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Martha Stephens

Female Abt 1815 - 1860  (~ 45 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martha Stephens was born about 1815 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 30 Nov 1860 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

    Martha married Jonathan Fletcher Nicholson on 22 May 1836 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Jonathan (son of Jonathan Loveland Nicholson and Elizabeth Swingle) was born on 12 Jun 1816 in Canaan, Wayne County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Feb 1854 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. George David Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1838 in Howard, Steuben County, New York.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Lucinda Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1840 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.
    3. 4. Jonathan William Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1842 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Dec 1934 in Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York.
    4. 5. Samantha Elmira Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1844.
    5. 6. Maryetta Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1846 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.
    6. 7. Leander Elijah Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1848 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.
    7. 8. Calvin Perry Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1850 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 5 Sep 1914.
    8. 9. Wilson Bradner Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1852.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George David Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 15 Apr 1838 in Howard, Steuben County, New York.

  2. 3.  Elizabeth Lucinda Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 25 Jun 1840 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

    Elizabeth married Joshua Fitch on 15 Oct 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Herbert G. Fitch  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Anna Fitch  Descendancy chart to this point died in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 12. Clifford Fitch  Descendancy chart to this point died in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  3. 4.  Jonathan William Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 10 Sep 1842 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Dec 1934 in Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York.

    Notes:

    J. W. Nicholson Passes at 92; Cast 71 Votes
    Former Hornell Fire Chief Was Oldest Steuben Democrat

    Hornell, Dec. 20.—(Special Dispatch)—Jonathan W. Nicholson, 92, former Hornell fire chief and alderman and said to be the oldest Democrat in Steuben County, died in his home at 109 Genesee Street here today.

    Mr. Nicholson had voted for 71 consecutive years, casting his first ballot in 1863 and his last at this year’s November election. He was one of the founders and served 21 years as president of the Hornellsville Co-operative and Loan Association, and was a teller and director of the Citizens National Bank until his retirement in 1924.

    One of Mr. Nicholson’s first employers, Charles Cadogan, still is living, at 98 years of age, three doors from the Nicholson residence. Before going to work for Mr. Cadogan, Mr. Nicholson was employed by Ell & Brown as a grocery clerk in 1859. Later he was engaged in the retail shoe business.

    He was president of Hope Cemetery Association, a life member of Hornellsville Lodge, F. and A.M., and of Steuben Chapter, R.A.M. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George L. Moore of Owego; a son, J. Arthur Nicholson of Hornell; two grandchildren, Mrs. Lewis H. Davenport of Erie, Pa., and J. Wilton Nicholson of Rochester; a great-grandson, Henry Davenport of Erie; two sisters, Mrs. Samantha Emery of Winthrop, Mass., and Mrs. Mary Newman of Canandaigua.

    Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the home, with burial in Hope Cemetery.

    (Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, Friday, December 21, 1934)

    Jonathan married Elizabeth Matilda Walbridge on 8 Feb 1869. Elizabeth (daughter of James W. Walbridge and Martha Ball) was born on 8 Dec 1846 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died in 1942; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Martha Edith Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1871.
    2. 14. Jonathan Arthur Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1873 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York.

  4. 5.  Samantha Elmira Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 13 Jan 1844.

    Family/Spouse: Christopher Emery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Margaret Emery  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Rev. Charles Emery  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Maryetta Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 20 Apr 1846 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Newman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Leander Elijah Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 14 Jul 1848 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Rosina Burch. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Ray O. Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1875.
    2. 18. George A. Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1876 in Potter, Yates County, New York; died on 25 Jun 1930 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York.

  7. 8.  Calvin Perry Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 19 Aug 1850 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 5 Sep 1914.

    Calvin married Frances Jennetta Nicholson on 25 Jan 1879. Frances (daughter of Wesley Nicholson and Jane Leonard) was born on 21 Jan 1860 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Clarence W. Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1879 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.
    2. 20. Jonathan Merlin Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1882 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 18 Dec 1960 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.

  8. 9.  Wilson Bradner Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born on 17 Oct 1852.

    Wilson married Minnie Staples on 1 Jul 1879. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Carolyn Elizabeth Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1879.
    2. 22. Lewellyn Charles Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1884.
    3. 23. Herbert Eugene Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 24. Roy Edward Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Herbert G. Fitch Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Martha1)

  2. 11.  Anna Fitch Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Martha1) died in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  3. 12.  Clifford Fitch Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Martha1) died in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  4. 13.  Martha Edith Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.Martha1) was born on 6 Jul 1871.

    Martha married George Loop Moore on 24 Jun 1896. George was born on 21 Sep 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 14.  Jonathan Arthur Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (4.Jonathan2, 1.Martha1) was born on 1 Feb 1873 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York.

    Jonathan married Helena A. Haskin on 30 Jun 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Robert William Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1899.
    2. 26. Jonathan Wilton Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jan 1902.
    3. 27. Jane Elizabeth Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1905.

  6. 15.  Margaret Emery Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samantha2, 1.Martha1)

  7. 16.  Rev. Charles Emery Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samantha2, 1.Martha1)

  8. 17.  Ray O. Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leander2, 1.Martha1) was born about 1875.

  9. 18.  George A. Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Leander2, 1.Martha1) was born on 23 Apr 1876 in Potter, Yates County, New York; died on 25 Jun 1930 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York.

    George married Maude Mae Glover on 27 Apr 1904 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. Maude was born on 30 Apr 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Kenneth Ray Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1905.
    2. 29. Henry Reese Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1908.

  10. 19.  Clarence W. Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born on 31 Oct 1879 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

    Clarence married Eliza Ballou on 3 Dec 1903. Eliza was born in 1885; died on 6 Mar 1961; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Frances Isabelle Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1904; died on 18 Jul 1999; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York.
    2. 31. Robert W. Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1906; died in 1968; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, Allegany County, New York.
    3. 32. Calvin C. Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911; died in 1995; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.
    4. 33. Clifford H. Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1914; died on 4 Feb 1987; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.
    5. 34. Paul Milton Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1916 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Jan 1971 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Robertson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

  11. 20.  Jonathan Merlin Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born on 30 Apr 1882 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 18 Dec 1960 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.

    Jonathan married Nettie A, Burns on 25 Feb 1904. Nettie (daughter of James Burns and Susan Jane Stewart) was born in Aug 1882 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 2 Aug 1959 in Buena Vista, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Jennie Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1905 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died in Mar 1987 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.

  12. 21.  Carolyn Elizabeth Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1) was born on 1 Oct 1879.

  13. 22.  Lewellyn Charles Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1) was born on 1 Mar 1884.

    Family/Spouse: Nita Valmore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. George Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Helen Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 38. Inez Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 39. Valmore Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 23.  Herbert Eugene Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1)

    Family/Spouse: Frances. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Mae Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York.

  15. 24.  Roy Edward Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1)

    Family/Spouse: Mabel Fultz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Virginia Nicholson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 25.  Robert William Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jonathan3, 4.Jonathan2, 1.Martha1) was born on 30 Dec 1899.

  2. 26.  Jonathan Wilton Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jonathan3, 4.Jonathan2, 1.Martha1) was born on 10 Jan 1902.

  3. 27.  Jane Elizabeth Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (14.Jonathan3, 4.Jonathan2, 1.Martha1) was born on 4 Aug 1905.

    Family/Spouse: Lewis Davenport. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Henry Davenport  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1926.

  4. 28.  Kenneth Ray Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (18.George3, 7.Leander2, 1.Martha1) was born on 18 Mar 1905.

  5. 29.  Henry Reese Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (18.George3, 7.Leander2, 1.Martha1) was born on 7 Nov 1908.

  6. 30.  Frances Isabelle Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Clarence3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born on 27 Jul 1904; died on 18 Jul 1999; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York.

    Frances married George Allen Woodruff on 6 Mar 1929 in Steuben County, New York. George was born on 14 Jan 1898 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died in 1981; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 31.  Robert W. Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Clarence3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born on 7 May 1906; died in 1968; was buried in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Bolivar, Allegany County, New York.

  8. 32.  Calvin C. Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Clarence3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born in 1911; died in 1995; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

  9. 33.  Clifford H. Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Clarence3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born on 7 Jul 1914; died on 4 Feb 1987; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

    Family/Spouse: Marguerite Prior. Marguerite (daughter of Grover Cleveland Prior and Anna Walsh) was born on 19 Dec 1918; died on 25 Feb 2010; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 34.  Paul Milton Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Clarence3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born on 25 Dec 1916 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Jan 1971 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Robertson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: Abt 1941; World War II US Army 1st Lt

    Family/Spouse: Virginia M. Prior. Virginia (daughter of Grover Cleveland Prior and Anna Walsh) was born on 17 Oct 1922 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Nov 2015 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 35.  Jennie Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (20.Jonathan3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born on 24 Jul 1905 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died in Mar 1987 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.

    Jennie married Harold Francis Stewart on 22 Mar 1924 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. Harold (son of George Robert Stewart and Lydia McKibben) was born on 5 Sep 1897 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died in 1982; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Norma J. Stewart  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1924 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Feb 2003 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.
    2. 44. Wilbur Stewart  Descendancy chart to this point was born in ca 1927 in Howard, Steuben County, New York.
    3. 45. Warren Dean Stewart  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1928 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died in 1998; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.
    4. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 36.  George Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (22.Lewellyn3, 9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1)

  13. 37.  Helen Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (22.Lewellyn3, 9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1)

  14. 38.  Inez Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (22.Lewellyn3, 9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1)

  15. 39.  Valmore Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (22.Lewellyn3, 9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1)

  16. 40.  Mae Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (23.Herbert3, 9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1) was born in Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York.

  17. 41.  Virginia Nicholson Descendancy chart to this point (24.Roy3, 9.Wilson2, 1.Martha1) was born in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York.


Generation: 5

  1. 42.  Henry Davenport Descendancy chart to this point (27.Jane4, 14.Jonathan3, 4.Jonathan2, 1.Martha1) was born on 22 Aug 1926.

  2. 43.  Norma J. Stewart Descendancy chart to this point (35.Jennie4, 20.Jonathan3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born on 22 Jun 1924 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 27 Feb 2003 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.

    Notes:

    Norma J. Button, 78, of County Route 13, entered into rest Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Norma was born June 22, 1924 in the Town of Howard to Harold and Jennie Nicholson Stewart. She married Gerald A. Button on Oct. 20, 1944 in the Town of Howard, who survives. She was predeceased by a brother, Dean Stewart. She was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, the former Hornell Business School, and was a secretary for the Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Service in Bath for many years. She was also a member of the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church for over 60 years. In addition to her husband of 58 years, Gerald, she is survived by two sons, Arlan (Carol) Button of Cohocton and Merlin (Debbie) Button of Campbell; three daughters, Linda (Larry) Stewart of Jasper, Loreen (Lynn) Karr of Howard and Carleen (Larry) Guild of Jasper; two sisters, Marilyn Egresi of Prattsburgh and Donna (Jack) Gross of Avoca; one brother, Wilbur (Charlene) Stewart of Willow, Alaska; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Norma's life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church, County Route 69, in the Town of Howard, with the Rev. Daniel Pickering officiating. Burial will be in the Towelsville Cemetery, Towelsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of Norma Button may be made to the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church Memorial Fund, 6034 County Route 69, Canisteo, N.Y. 14823. Arrangements are in care of the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo.

    Norma married Gerald A. Button on 20 Oct 1944 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Gerald was born in 1922; died in 2007; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 44.  Wilbur Stewart Descendancy chart to this point (35.Jennie4, 20.Jonathan3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born in ca 1927 in Howard, Steuben County, New York.

    Notes:

    of Alaska


  4. 45.  Warren Dean Stewart Descendancy chart to this point (35.Jennie4, 20.Jonathan3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1) was born in 1928 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died in 1998; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.

  5. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (35.Jennie4, 20.Jonathan3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1)

  6. 47.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (35.Jennie4, 20.Jonathan3, 8.Calvin2, 1.Martha1)


 

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