Appendix A.. Vanderburg Genealogy

Appendix A. Vanderburg Genealogy

Maternal Ancestry

The following genealogy of Neil Vanderburg's maternal ancestry, compiled by his daughter, Mary Stone, traces the family's migration from Massachusetts to Oregon over a 200-year period. Neil's direct ancestors are given in italics in order to better clarify the family's history.

THE WILSON FAMILY

Thomas Wilson

Thomas Wilson came to this country from Scotland in June, 1633 with his wife, Ann and three sons; Humphrey, Samuel and Joshua. He also had children born here: Deborah in August 1634 and Lydia in November 1636. His home was in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and he had the misfortune to lose his house and goods by fire. He left the Boston area on account of the Armenian controversy, and began a plantation at Squamset Falls in New Hampshire, which they later called Exeter. He occupied the island at the foot of the falls and some land on the eastern side of the Piscataqua River. There he built his house and the first mill in town for grinding grain. That part of the stream which runs in the channel on the eastern side of the island was known as Wilson's Creek. He died in the summer of 1643.

Humphrey Wilson

Thomas Wilson's son, Humphrey, continued to operate the grist mill and was probably an inhabitant of Exeter the rest of his life. Humphrey married Judith Hersey 21 December 1663 in Exeter. They had children: Judith, Elizabeth, John, Hannah, Thomas, James, Ann, Martha, and Mary.

Thomas Wilson

Thomas Wilson, son of Humphrey was born 30 May 1672 and married Mary Light on 16 October 1698. They had 14 children: Humphrey, Rebecca, Anna, twins John (probably died soon) and Thomas, a second John, Sarah (probably died soon), a second Sarah, Joshua, Mary, Jabez, Jonathan, Moses and Judith.

Humphrey Wilson

Humphrey, son of Thomas, was born 9 December 1699. He married Mary Leavitt in 1727 in Brentwood, NI-I and had Captain Nathaniel and others. Humphrey was a first settler

of Gilmanton, New Hampshire.

Captain Nathaniel Wilson

Captain Nathaniel, son of Humphrey, was born 24 June 1739 in Exeter. He married Elizabeth Barber on 15 March 1762 in Exeter, NH. She was born 24 March, 1739, a daughter of Robert Barber who was killed by the Indians. Captain Nathaniel moved to Gilmanton, New Hampshire the first week of March, 1769. Their children were eight sons: Warren, Robert, John, Nathaniel, John, Job, Levi, and Jeremiah. Captain Nathaniel was active and useful in promoting the settlement of the town, and did much to promote its civil and religious interest. He was also a spirited officer in the Revolutionary service, and was one of the five members organized into a Congregational church November 30, 1774. He was a ugood farmer and mechanic, an energetic and industrious man, a very worthy citizen and an exemplary Christian.0 He was a merchant in Lower Gilmanton from 1795 to 1800. He died 16 February 1819, aged 80. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson died 12 March 1824, aged 85. In Gilmanton there is a small cemetery located on what used to be called Wilson Hill. In that place are stones for Captain Nathaniel and Elizabeth upon which is written "The death that cuts the sevard that binds man in his earth, but Christ has said, I go before him to heaven a mansion to prepare."

Elder Nathaniel Wilson

Elder Nathaniel Wilson, son of Captain Nathaniel, was born in Gilmanton, New Hampshire on 8 August 1769. He was an early settler of Barnstead, New Hampshire and lived on the "Sinkler Place" on Route 107 in 1800. He was a free will Baptist and preached in his barn for over 30 years. He was a farmer. He married (1) Elizabeth True, a schoolteacher in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. Their children were: Betsy (married John Page), and Nathaniel Jr. He married (2) Fanny Proctor September 1801 in Barnstead, NH and they had children: Fanny (Married William Demerett), Samuel T., and Abigail P. (married James Woods). Panthea, wife of James Woodhouse, is also listed as daughter of Elder Nathaniel in some reference works and among her children were Betsy, Fanny and Nathaniel, suggesting they were named for this family. She is not, however, mentioned in Elder Nathaniel's will. Elder Nathaniel died in Barnsted 17 December 1844 and his wife Fanny died in 1857.

Nathaniel Wilson, Jr.

Nathaniel Wilson, son of Elder Nathaniel, was born June 1797 in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. He married Mary J. Roberts on 15 November 1816. Mary was born 28 February 1795 in Strafford, New Hampshire. Their known children are Thomas, Jonathan and Elizabeth. The famijly moved to Meramera, illinois in 1835. Nathaniel Wilson died 26 June 1845, just several months after his father's death. Apparently Nathaniel had been sick for some time as Elder Nathaniel Wilson's will, dated 17 May 1844, provides for him to receive ten dollars and the property that Elder Nathaniel owned in illinois to be held in trust for

Nathaniel Jr.'s children. None of his other grandchildren were mentioned in the will. Mary died 2 March 1885.

Thomas Wilson

Thomas Wilson, son of Nathaniel Wilson, was born 4 March 1825 in Giln-ianton, New Hampshire. He was married to Josephine Sager on 8 September 1849. A family Bible records that they had children David A., Charles Milo, Alonzo (Lonnie) and Lorenzo (Lennie) who were twins, Mary, John T., Thomas Goodwin, Gertrude, Ben Sager, and Eliza Ellen (Nellie). Thomas was a farmer in illinois and all children were born either in Meramera, Wayne, or Mackinara counties. While in Illinois he became a good friend of Abraham Lincoln. Together, they made a table which was kept in the family for many years and was known as "the Lincoln table." Wife, Josephine died 20 December 1879. Thomas later married Malvina. Thomas died 1. February 1903.

Nellie (Eliza E.) Wilson Rose

Nellie Wilson was born 5 March 1870 in Mackinaw, Illinois. Her mother died when she was 9 years old. She tried to maintain the household for a time, then moved to Olympia, Washington to live with her sister and brother-in-law, May (Mary) and Henry Hannah. Her brother Milo also moved west to British Columbia and worked in coal mines. There he met William de Ruchie Rose. de Ruchie, as he was known, was born 1 August 1864 in Portland, Maine. When he was in his early teens, his parents, James and Myra, died. His mother was a devout Catholic. After her death he moved to Quebec to live with "Aunt Francine." de Ruchie finished his schooling there and his Aunt offered him a small fortune to marry Daisy." He declined because of her reportedly tarnished reputation and then was disinherited by his Aunt. He then moved from her home. At least ten years later we find evidence of him in British Columbia. Milo brought de Ruchie to the church where his sister Nellie was practicing the organ for church services. He had a lovely tenor voice and he came down the aisle and sang with her. After this meeting and a period of courting, they were married 13 July 1897. They had five children:

Clarence de Ruchie

Clarence de Ruchie, born 8 April 1898, Ontario, CA; married Gertrude Swenson l931; died 23 August 1864, Whittier, CA. Dorothy Louise, born 25 December 1899, New Denver, British Columbia; married Elton Don Vanderburg 1 May 1918, Fullerton CA; died 28 February 1966, Lebanon, OR. Margery Mae, born 4 July 1903, Tumwater, WA; married l-J.B. Eastland, 2-Herb Curtis. Esther Myra, born 14 June 1906, Seattle, WA; married Douglass Grandy, 1 September 1927. Helen Lillian, born 28 October 1908, Santa Ana, CA; married Burnell Obernolte, 25 December 1929.

Nellie was ill for many years and died 28 February 1917. de Ruchie subsequently married second Leila Lockwood who died 20 November 1917 and third Mae Pierce. He died 11 February 1930 in Compton, CA.

Paternal Ancestry

The following genealogy of Neil Vanderburg ' s paternal ancestry, compiled by his daughter, Mary Stone, traces the family's migration from New Amsterdam, (New York) to Oregon over a 240-year period.

The Vanderburg Family

1. LUCAS DIRCKSEN VANDERBURGH (also known as Luycas Diricksen or Dircksen)

Lucas Dirchson Vanderburgh was the first American ancestor of the Vanderburgh family. Some records find him referred to as "Luycas Dircksen, known also as Vanderburgh". He was born about 1620 and married to Annete Cornelise, date unknown. Their children were:

Cornelis baptized May 11, 1653 Hendrick baptized April 18, 1655 Arent baptized March 26, 1656 Johannes baptized February 28, 1657 Margarite baptized May 26, 1658 Dirck baptized March 13, 1661 Elsie baptized November 22, 1662

The earliest records of Lucas (from 1658) identify him as a sergeant in the service of the Dutch West Indies Company. This may have been the motivation and the means of his immigration to the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam. Through the next years he acquired several pieces of land along the North, or Hudson River as well as along the South, or Delaware River.

On February 16, 1654 he petitioned for and received a license as tavern keeper, and two years later Sergeant Dircksen asked for and was granted his discharge from the Dutch West Indies Company and given leave to settle at the South River (documents show that Lucas owned extensive property in what is now the state of Delaware).

There are ten documents preserved in the J. Pierpont Morgan Library in NY, NY regarding Lucas Dircksen. One of these is his naturalization paper, dated in 1659, written in Dutch. This may lend credence to the recorded tradition that the VanDerBurgh family lived in England for several generations prior to immigrating the New Amsterdam. Another document lists him as one of the residents of New Amsterdam entitled to the burgher right,

that is the right to hold office and the privilege of full citizenship. Other documents record agreements and various transference of deeds.

Dissatisfaction with Dutch rule increased and the power of the Company decreased in the next few years. When the British demanded the surrender of New Amsterdam, Lucas was one of those who swore allegiance to the Duke of York October 21-26, 1664.

In 1666 Lucas was operating an inn, or tavern, named, "Sign of the Fort Orange". Fort Orange was one of the first Dutch settlements on the Hudson River named for Holland's unselfish hero, William of Orange. Fort Orange was renamed "Albany" after English acquisition. The tavern was at the present site of 16 Stone Street and his home was at the present site of 21 Broadway in New York City. This property remained in the family until 1715.

Lucas died prior to April 13, 1670, as we find at that time his widow Annetje was remarried to Jacob Fabritius.

2. DIRCK VANDERBURGH (also known as Dircksen VanDerBurgh)

Dirck was baptised at the Dutch Church in New Amsterdam, New Netherland (now New York City, New York) on 13 March 1661.

He married Reymerig VanNostrand. (The VanNostrands were a founding family of Brooklyn.) His will, dated 1709, mentions two children:

Henry born about 1685, married Magdalena Knight Anna Marie born about 1690, married Thomas Lewis, October 24, 1714 Dirck added much to the properties inherited from his father, purchasing additional land on and near Broadway. Numerous references are made to Dirck in Colonial manuscripts regarding land acquisitions; work as tax collector (1692); obtaining a pardon for his negro slave Jack, who was convicted of burglary and sentenced to death (1698); as an alderman (1704-6), surveyor of city (1705), Justice of the Peace (1704).

Dirck was listed as a merchant during the time he was an alderman, but there are many records of his petitions for payment for building projects. Of note are his employment in building "His Majesty Chapel with several other buildings in and about His Majesty Fort William Henry" Ca. 1695 and work on Trinity Church for which he is credited with the exterior design Ca. 1699. In addition to monetary payment for his work on Trinity Church in Manhattan, Dirck received a silver tankard, "of ye value of 12 pounds".

Shortly after 1700 Dirck purchased several tracts of land in Dutchess County; One tract was just south of Poughkeepsie, another bought in partnership with Samuel Statts along the Hudson River between Hyde Park and Rhinebeck. The town of Staatsburgh is named for Dirck's partner and the cove along the river between Staatsburgh and Rhinebeck is known as VanDerBurghs' Cove. Dirck never came to Dutchess County to live, but died in New York

City in 1710 leaving his Poughkeepsie land to his son Henry.

3. HENRY VANDERBURGH

Henry was born about 1685 and married Magdalena Knight (b. Ca. 1694, d. Ca. 1752). (Knight is the English translation of Ritter - the original family name.) Magdalena at One time was a lady-in-waiting at Queen Anne's Court. Their children are as follows:

Hester bap. March 8, 1711, French Church, NY Anna Maria bap. April 12, 1713 Dutch Church Richard bap. May 18, 1715, Dutch Church, NY Henry bap. April 3, 1717, Poughkeepsie, NY John bap. February 11, 1721, Poughkeepsie, NY Pieter bap. September 11, 1723, Poughkeepsie, NY Susanna bap. June 11, 1725, Poughkeepsie, NY James bap. September 4, 1729 William bap. October 3, 1731 Stephen Magdalen

After inheriting his father's land, Henry settled in Poughkeepsie in 1712 and in a few years became a prominent and influential citizen. He was one of the assessors for 1717-1718, a supervisor 1719-1721, and then County Clerk. He served in the Colonial Militia. He was a warden in Christ Church. Two known documents also ascribe to him the title "Gentleman".

Henry's will is dated 12 January 1737/8. At that time he describes himself as being "weak in body', though he did not die until 1750.

4. COL. JAMES VANDERBURGH

James VanDerBurgh was born September 4, 1729. He married, September 29, 1753, Margaret, daughter of Bartholomew Noxon of Beekman, where he had recently moved from Poughkeepsie. Their children were:

Henry (Capt.) b. 28 February 1756 Bartholomew (Ensign) b. 8 November 1757 James b. 16 October 1759 Magdalenna b. 5 July 1761 Peter b. 5 March 1763 Elizabeth, b. 16 May 1764 Stephan b. 4 January 1765

Margaret Noxon died August 8, 1766. October 6, 1767 Col. James married Helena Clark who bore him eleven more children:

William b. 18 August 1768 Margaret b. 26 April 1770 Richard b. 26 May 1772 Gabriel Ludlow b. 20 August 1774 Egbert Benson b. 8 December 1776 Clarissa b. 25 March 1779 George Washington b. 24 May 1781 Paulina b. 5 December 1783 Almira b. 20 December 1785 Federal b. 11 May 1788 Caroline b. 21 February 1793

Col. James purchased a tract of land on the road leading from Poughquag to Gardiner Hollow and built the first substantial dwelling house in that vicinity. It was built of stone and wood with a broad, covered verandah across the front The basement contained quarters for slaves. This house remained standing over a century, having been torn down in 1860.

He engaged in farming and also kept a general store. He was active in the civil and military life of the county, serving several terms as assessor and supervisor of Beekn-ian. When in 1775 the War of the Revolution was fast becoming inevitable he ardently espoused the cause of the Colony and was commissioned Lieut-Colonel of Col. William Humphrey's Fifth Regiment, Dutchess County Militia on 17 October 1775 and became a colonel on March 10, 1778. He was a deputy to the third Provincial Congress, 1776, which ratified the Declaration of Independence. He, with his regiment, took an active part in the building of fortifications and forts in the Highlands and in their defense. He was Justice of Peace for many years.

He held the friendship of Governor George Clinton and General George Washington. In his diary for May 1781, General Washington mentions the fact that he was the guest at the house of Col. VanDerBurgh May 18 while on a trip to New England and again on his return May 25 making note of the pleasure these visits gave him and of the fine hospitality of his host. Helena had given birth to a son the night before, and Washington named him, (George Washington VanDerBurgh) and gave him his silver knee buckles for his name. When Washington stayed there, at night they kept his horse in the basement in the slaves' quarters so that it would not be stolen by the Tories (This report from Old Deyon, a slave who refused to take her freedom when they were set free).

Also entertained in his home were Rochambeau and LaFayette. On one of LaFayette's visits, while out riding, LaFayette remarked that the country looked much like his farm in France (LaGrange), due to this the area became known as LaGrangeville, later shortened to LaGrange.

Once during the war when the Colonel was ill, the Tories attempted to capture him but Helena barricaded the door with a heavy bedstead and with the help of the slaves defended him so well that they gave up the fight. The Colonel furnished much of the equipment for the regiment. The muskets were stored in the attic of the old house for years and the younger children often played with them.

One interesting note, Col. James' brother Henry held important offices in Dutchess County under the Colonial Government and at the beginning of the Revolution was Justice of the Inferior court. His sympathies were strongly Loyalist and remained so. He used his "best endeavors to suppress the rebels in their evil designs." He was arrested, placed on board a prison ship lying in the Hudson River, from which he escaped after three months. He lived in the woods for some time but was forced to surrender due to "age and infirmities".

Colonel VanDerBurgh, like his father and brother, was a strong adherent to the Church of England.

Col. James died 4 April 1794. his gravestone bears a Masonic emblem which shows that he was a member of that order. His wife, Helena Clark, who survived him twenty-six years is buried beside him in the family burying ground at Poughquag.

5. JAMES VANDERBURGH, JR.

James Vanderburg, Jr. was born 26 Oct. 1759 in Beckman (now Beacon), Dutchess County, NY. He married first Jane Rosecrans. Their children were:

Polly (never married) Phoebe married Dr. House James ifi Henry born in Poukeepsie, Dutchess Co. NY

James married second Margaret (Polly) Jessup. Their children were:

Jane m. Sylvanus Caulkiins Lewis J. b.1 Aug 1806, d. 15 Sept 1863 Webbs Mills, Chemung Co., NY, m. (1) Salome Smith 10 Dec 1831, d. 25 June 1842, and (2) Desire Cady 7 Oct 1844. Caroline m. Jesse Maxfield Clarence Federal b. Nov 1813, m. Sarah Maxfield

James Jr. appeared in Columbia County court on 4 Feb 1834 (age 75 yrs) to make application for pension provided for by congress in 1832 for those who served in the Revolutionary War. At that time he was a resident of the town of Austerlitz, Columbia County, NY. He states that he enlisted for a period of nine months in the army at Beekman, Dutchess Co., NY, on April 1776, as a private in the company commanded by Capt.; John Durling. Shortly after he joined Col. Cornelius Humphrey's Regiment and George Clinton's Brigade at Fort Montgomery. His primary work there was in construction of the fort. He recollects returning home in January 1777, crossing the Hudson on ice.

On 15 Sept 1778 he enlisted for three months under Capt. Israel Vail. They were organized at his father's inn and marched to White Plains joining with either Col. Livingstone's or Col. VanRenscelaer's regiment, camping 8 or 9 miles from Fort Independence, then in possession of the enemy. On the offensive,, while climbing a steep

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