The Humphreys family in America - citizen hylbom blog

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9- Evans' Humphrey [4 (Hugh,- John') was married in Albany, N. Y., where he
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settled. A letter from Mr. William R. Humphrey, of Ithaca, N. Y., gives the following: "Many
of the descendants of Evans are in Albany. I was personally acquainted with but two of his sons,
Hugh and William; both are dead. Hugh died a batchelor. William died at Kasoag, Oswego
County, N. Y. Not certain that any of his sons are living; one, George, was captain, at one
time, of the Burgesses Corps, Albany. You will find in the New York Civil List, published
by W'eed, Parsons & Co., Albany, the names of many of our family that have figured in public
from the organization of the State down; also, in Colonial History of New York, published by the
State, you will find many Humphreys in lists of inhabitants and soldiers, of Orange, Dutchess and
Ulster Counties. The ancestors of the De Witt Clinton family came from the North of Ireland
with a large party of emigrants, and settled at Little Britain. I am inclined to think that some
of our name came over with the Clintons.
Children:
10. I. Hugh'*; died a batchelor.
11. H. William,'' b. in 1786; m. ; d. at Kasoag, Oswego Co., N. Y., 26 Mch., 1866,
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a?. 80 yrs. During his residence at Albany, N. Y., he was a partner of Erastus
Corning and John Spencer, in the hardware business; retired from partnership with
Corning in 181 8. He left two sons, George and James Humphrey, who continued
the business. George was captain of the well known Burgesses Corps, of Albany.
Gilbert C. Davidson, late of Albany, was a son-in-law of William Humphrey.
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12. Captain JameS' Humphrey [5] (Hugh,'' John') was born in Little Britain, Orange
Co., N. Y., in 1755, where he remained till the breaking out of the Revolutionary war. He was
a captain in our army, and was captured and held a prisoner by the British some ten months.
After the war he spent several years traveling in the Southern States. After his return he was, in
1790, married to Phebe Howell, of South Hampton, Long Island, who died in 1817. After the
death of his father he removed to Newburgh, N. Y., and engaged in the mercantile business, in
company with Edward Howell, in which he was successful. He finally removed to Phelps, Ontario
County, N. Y., where he resided till his death, 15 Sept., 1834, aged 79 years.
Children:
13. I. Eliza, • b. at Little Britain, N. Y.; d. at Monticello, N. Y., se. 22; unmarried.
14. H. Charles'' (Hon.), b. 14 Feb., 1792; m. Ann Eliza Belknap. Family 7.
15. III. Isaac, < b. at Litrle Britain, N. Y., and there died, in infancy.
16. IV. Evans 4 (Lieut.), b. at Newburgh, N. Y., in 1798; was educated at West Point, and
entered the army as a Lieutenant; was stationed at Fort Columbus, New York
Harbor, and at Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, in Charleston Harbor. About 1820
he left the army, and was engaged in the transportation business at New York,
• Hugh Humphrey [probably the same) died at Albany, N. Y., 20 July, 1859, aged 75. During his long and useful life he maintained
the character of an enterprising man of business, and enjoyed the confidence and affection of all who knew him. He was bom in
Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co., N. Y., and went to Albany about iSoi: soon became very prominent among the active business men of
that city: erected several of the public buildings of that period; superintended the construction of the corporation docks; was supenntendent
of the Water Works Co. for over twenty-six years, resigning April 25, 1844: and for the last fifteen years ot his Hie was a
director of the Mech.wics' and Farmers' Bank. He was for nearly fifty years a member ol the Third Presbyterian Church, of which he
held the office of trusiee from 1817 till his death; was a liberal contributor to every good object; and by his tmostent.itious devotion to the
fundamental principles of Christianity, he secured the love and confidence of all who could appreciate and admire the beauty of a symmetrical
Christian life.