Person Page 8

M, #177, b. 12 April 1797

Relationships

2nd great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	John Hobbs Adams Jr (b. 1747, d. August 1815)
Mother	Lydia Simpson (b. circa 1773, d. 1845)

Family: Susannah Bowman (b. circa 1801)

Soloman Adams (b. 17 May 1839)

Personal Information

1797
Birth
12 April 1797 | Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Citation: 1
Marriage | Susannah Bowman
Susannah Bowman
Birth: circa 1801

Last Edited

21 August 2019

Citations

[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.35.

Robert Bullock van Petten¹

M, #178, b. 17 March 1825, d. 10 June 1911

Ethnicity

50.00% English
21.88% Dutch
5.47% French
2.34% Walloon
1.56% Norwegian
18.75% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	Dr. Peter van Petten (b. 9 November 1777, d. 1 June 1829)
Mother	Lydia Bullock (b. 24 February 1785, d. 18 January 1846)

Family 1: Sarah Ann Nipper (b. 29 July 1826, d. 11 November 1868)

Sarah Theresa van Petten (b. 18 September 1852, d. 12 September 1912)
William Johnson van Petten+ (b. 6 April 1854, d. 22 July 1937)
John Bullock van Petten (b. 29 April 1856, d. 28 September 1856)
Robert Marshman van Petten+ (b. 23 November 1861, d. 22 December 1933)
Howard van Petten (b. 7 June 1866, d. 3 September 1866)
George Milton van Patten+ (b. 14 February 1868, d. 8 April 1951)

Family 2: Mathilda A Schultz (b. 23 February 1843, d. 15 March 1886)

Minnie Amelia van Petten (b. 17 August 1872, d. 23 November 1959)
Ellen Eliza van Petten+ (b. 24 August 1874, d. 17 July 1949)
Centa Gertrude van Petten (b. 24 May 1876, d. 21 October 1909)
Albert Bullock van Patten (b. 26 September 1878, d. 12 September 1965)
Margaret Matilda van Petten (b. 18 September 1880, d. 15 June 1972)
Eva May van Petten (b. 29 November 1882, d. 14 February 1974)

4 Genrations of van Pettens
Robert Bullock, William Johnson,
Albert Alexander, William Douglas

Personal Information

1825
Birth
17 March 1825 | Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USAG
Citations: 1,2
185125
Marriage | Sarah Ann Nipper
25 January 1851 | Oswego County, New York, USA
Sarah Ann Nipper
Age: 24
Birth: 29 July 1826 | Somerset, England
Death: 11 November 1868 | Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Citations: 3,4
1852~27
Education
1852 | Wesleyan University, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Citation: 3
1855~30
Education
1855 | Wesleyan University, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Citation: 3
186338
Residence
June 1863 | Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
In June 1863 Robert Bullock van Petten lived, Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA. He is listed as principal of the 3rd district grammar school in the Peoria City Directory of 1863.
Citations: 5,6
186944
Marriage | Mathilda A Schultz
4 July 1869 | Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Mathilda A Schultz
Age: 26
Birth: 23 February 1843 | Navarre, Stark, Ohio, USA
Death: 15 March 1886 | Washington Twp, Clarke, Iowa, USA
Citations: 3,4
1885~60
Residence | Mathilda A Schultz
1885 | Washington Twp, Clarke, Iowa, USA
Citation: 7
188863
Marriage | Margaret L Hilton
31 October 1888 | Winterset, Madison, Iowa, USA
Margaret L Hilton
Age: 40
Birth: August 1848 | Indiana, USA
Death: 11 July 1918 | Becker County, Minnesota, USA
Citations: 8,4
1901~76
Note
1901
Robert was a prominent educator, a graduate of Brick Academy and Weslayan Univ. The Fair Haven Register reported that in 1901, 41 years after leaving the Sterling area, he returned to attend the chruch of his boyhood. in 1901.
Citation: 9
191186
Death
10 June 1911 | Squaw Twp, Warren, Iowa, USA
Citations: 10,2,1
1911
Burial
After 10 June 1911 | Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USAG
Citation: 11

Census Data

187045
1870 US Census | Mathilda A Schultz
7 July 1870 | Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Robert Bullock van Petten and Mathilda A Schultz appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA, enumerated 7 July 1870. Their children Sarah, William, Robert, and George were listed as living with them.
Citation: 12
188055
1880 US Census | Mathilda A Schultz
15 June 1880 | Radnor, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Robert Bullock van Petten and Mathilda A Schultz appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Radnor, Peoria, Illinois, enumerated 15 June 1880. Their children Robert, George, Minnie, Ellen, Centa, and Albert were listed as living with them.
Citation: 13
1885~60
Cens Iowa 1885 | Mathilda A Schultz
1885 | Washington, Clarke, Iowa, USA
Robert Bullock van Petten and Mathilda A Schultz appeared on the 1885 Iowa State Census of Washington, Clarke, Iowa, USA, enumerated 1885. Their children George, Minnie, Ellen, Centa, Albert, Margaret, and Eva were listed as living with them.
Citation: 14
190075
1900 US Census | Margaret L Hilton
1 June 1900 | Washington, Clarke, Iowa, USA
Citation: 15
191085
1910 US Census | George Milton van Patten and Annie Holden
2 May 1910 | Squaw Twp, Warren, Iowa, USA
Robert Bullock van Petten appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Squaw Twp, Warren, Iowa, in the household of George Milton van Patten and Annie Holden.
Citation: 16

Last Edited

25 August 2025

Citations

[S15] Hindmarsh, Francis I;Wilson, Jerry, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, January 2000), p.148. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Claas Van Petten.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 16 November 2020, memorial page for Robert Bullock Van Patten (17 Mar 1825–10 Jun 1911), Find a Grave Memorial no. 111362990, citing Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Greg Volk (contributor 48138686).
[S4044] "U.S., College Student Lists, 1763-1924." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2207/: Accessed 11 November 2023, Robert Bullock Van Petten, No. 448; citing College Student Lists. Worcester, Massachusetts: American Antiquarian Society.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.)
[S382] "US, Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1666/: Accessed 28 August 2021, Robert Van Patten; citing Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865. NM-65, entry 172, 620 volumes. NAI: 4213514. Records of the Provost Marshal General’s Bureau (Civil War), Record Group 110. National Archives at Washington D.C.
[S156] "U.S. City Dirctories, 1822-1995." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/. Directory name: Peoria, Illinois, City Directory, 1863 Accessed 28 May 2025.
[S1995] "Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1084/: Accessed 3 September 2023, head of household Robert B Van Patten; citing Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest.
[S1474] "Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/: Accessed December 2016, R B Van Patten & Maggie L Shippey; citing Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1951. Textual Records and Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–37. Record Group 048. Microfilm. Record Group 048. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
[S15] Hindmarsh, Descendants of Claas Van Petten, P.148
Robert was a prominent educator, a graduate of Brick Academy and Weslayan Univ. The Fair Haven Register reported that in 1901, 41 years after leaving the Sterling area, he returned to attend the chruch of his boyhood.
[S4162] Robert Bullock van Patten, Death Certificate 91-00108 (14 June 1911), Home Library, 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111362990/robert-bullock-van_patten accessed 23 December 2020, memorial page for Robert Bullock Van Patten (17 March 1825-10 June 1911), Find a Grave memorial number 111362990, citing Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Greg Volk (Contributor 48138686.)
[S4600] Robert V Vanpaten household, 1870 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Peoria Ward 7, sheet 502B, dwelling 312, family 305, National Archives micropublication M593-267, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 28 May 2025.
[S1938] Robert B Van Patten household, 1880 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Radnor, Enumeration District 225, sheet 22-23, dwelling 177, family 177, National Archives micropublication T9-241.
[S2206] "Iowa State Census 1885." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HCS1-QZM. Entry for Robert B Van Patten and Matilda A Van Patten, George M Van Patten, Minnie A Van Patten, Ellen E Van Patten, Centa G Van Patten, Albert B Van Patten, Margaret A Van Patten, Eva M Van Patten.
[S3952] Robert B Van Patten household, 1900 US Census, Clarke, Iowa, population schedule, Washington, Enumeration District 38, sheet 4, dwelling 57, family 59, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 28 July 2023.
[S2142] George M Van Patten household, 1910 US Census, Warren, Iowa, population schedule, Squaw, Enumeration District 216, sheet 8B, dwelling 121, family 121, National Archives micropublication T624-426.

Susannah Bowman

F, #179, b. circa 1801

Family: Spencer Adams (b. 12 April 1797)

Soloman Adams (b. 17 May 1839)

Personal Information

1801
Birth
Circa 1801
Marriage | Spencer Adams
Spencer Adams
Birth: 12 April 1797 | Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Last Edited

3 February 2023

Randolph Adams

M, #180, b. circa 1802, d. December 1876

Relationships

2nd great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	John Hobbs Adams Jr (b. 1747, d. August 1815)
Mother	Lydia Simpson (b. circa 1773, d. 1845)

Family: Nancy Caudill (b. circa 1804, d. circa 1863)

Stephen Adams+ (b. circa 1830, d. 1862)
Elizabeth Adams (b. circa 1833)
Lydia Adams (b. circa 1833)
Watson E Adams+ (b. 6 April 1837, d. 6 January 1919)
Jesse Adams (b. circa 1838)
Randolph J Adams (b. circa 1840)
Andrew Absolom Adams+ (b. 17 May 1843, d. 17 September 1897)
Nancy Adams (b. circa 1846)

Personal Information

1802
Birth
Circa 1802
Citations: 1,2
1823~21
Marriage | Nancy Caudill
25 December 1823 | Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Nancy Caudill
Age: ~19
Birth: circa 1804 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Death: circa 1863 | Cowan, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
Citations: 1,3
1876~74
Death
December 1876 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 1

Census Data

1850~48
1850 US Census | Nancy Caudill
24 August 1850 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Randolph Adams and Nancy Caudill appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Letcher County, Kentucky, USA, enumerated 24 August 1850. Their children Stephen, Elizabeth, Lydia, Watson, Jesse, Randolph, Andrew, and Nancy were listed as living with them.
Citation: 4
1860~58
1860 US Census | Nancy Caudill
1860 | District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Randolph Adams and Nancy Caudill appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, enumerated 1860. Their children Watson, Randolph, and Andrew were listed as living with them.
Citation: 5
1870~68
1870 US Census | Andrew Absolom Adams and Suffrona Dotson
1 July 1870 | Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Randolph Adams appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, in the household of Andrew Absolom Adams and Suffrona Dotson.
Citation: 6

Last Edited

29 August 2024

Citations

[S173] "Kentucky, Death Records, 1852 - 1965." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1222/: Accessed August 9, 2009, record for Randolph Adams; citing Various soures on microfilm. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.
[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.35. There is a question of his name, he is referred to as Benjamin in the text but it seems unusual that they would name two living children by the same name.
[S1613] Griffith and Park, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky, p.35.
[S501] Randolph Adams household, 1850 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, District 2, sheet 251/126A, dwelling 21, family 21, National Archives micropublication M432-209, Downloaded from Ancestry.com May 2012.
[S2984] Andrew Adams household, 1860 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, District, sheet 667, dwelling 13, family 13, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 24 October 2020.
[S2985] Drew Adams household, 1870 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Precinct 1, sheet 354B, dwelling 102, family XXX, National Archives micropublication M593-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 24 October 2020.

John Micajah Adams¹

M, #181, b. 1804, d. 1893

Relationships

2nd great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	John Hobbs Adams Jr (b. 1747, d. August 1815)
Mother	Lydia Simpson (b. circa 1773, d. 1845)

Family: Elizabeth Mullins (d. 1893)

Nancy Adams (b. circa 1832)
Letta Adams (b. circa 1836)
Nelson Adams (b. circa 1837)
Benjamin Adams (b. circa 1840)
John Adams (b. circa 1842)
Solomon Adams (b. circa 1846)
Elizabeth Adams (b. circa 1847)

Personal Information

1804
Birth
1804 | Roaring River, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Citation: 2
1828~24
Marriage | Elizabeth Mullins
18 September 1828 | Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Mullins
Death: 1893
Citations: 3,1
1893~89
Death
1893 | Perry County, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 1
1893~89
Burial
1893 | Adams and Lewis Cemetery, Viper, Perry, Kentucky, USAG
Citation: 4

Census Data

1850~46
1850 US Census | Elizabeth Mullins
1850 | Letcher, Kentucky, USA
John Micajah Adams and Elizabeth Mullins appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Letcher, Kentucky, USA, enumerated 1850. Their children Nancy, Letta, Nelson, Benjamin, John, Solomon, and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.
Citation: 5

Last Edited

21 January 2025

Citations

[S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed May 2014, John Micajah Cager Adams; citing Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.31.
[S3965] "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954" database and images, available online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJ9-N9GR entry for John Adams & UNKNOWN. Accessed 18 December 2024.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198488606/ :accessed 18 December 2024, memorial page for John Micajah “Cager” Adams (1804-1893), Find a Grave memorial number 198488606, citing Adams and Lewis Cemetery, Viper, Perry County, Kentucky, USA; maintained by SWF (Contributor 47602327.)
[S4452] John C Adams household, 1850 US Census, Letcher County, Kentucky, population schedule, sheet 131a, dwelling 90, family 90, National Archives micropublication M432-209, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 18 December 2024.

Sarah Craft

F, #182, b. circa 1821, d. 27 March 1863

Family: John B Adams (b. 10 January 1818, d. 10 March 1863)

Benjamin Buford Adams (b. 26 September 1840, d. 2 February 1913)
James Wealth Adams (b. 17 September 1842, d. 14 March 1934)
Nancy Jane Adams (b. 9 August 1845, d. 20 January 1929)
Jesse Pharoah Adams (b. 5 November 1847, d. 5 March 1883)
Joseph Simpson Adams (b. 18 December 1852, d. 18 April 1923)
Randolph Nehemiah Adams (b. 1 September 1854, d. circa 1925)
Archealous Calhoun Adams (b. 8 September 1858, d. 12 November 1931)
John Washington Adams+ (b. 8 September 1858, d. 14 December 1946)

Personal Information

Name-Nick Sally
1821
Birth
Circa 1821 | Kentucky, USA
Sarah Craft was born circa 1821 in Kentucky, USA. She was age 17 at marriage.
Citations: 1,2
1838~17
Marriage | John B Adams
16 August 1838 | Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
John B Adams
Age: 20
Birth: 10 January 1818 | Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Death: 10 March 1863 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Citations: 3,4
1863~42
Death
27 March 1863 | Kentucky, USA
Citation: 3
1863
Burial
After 28 March 1863 | Webb Cemetery, Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USAG
She was buried after 28 March 1863 in Webb Cemetery, Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USAG. Sarah's plot was located in 373.
Citation: 5

Census Data

1860~39
1860 US Census | John B Adams
13 June 1860 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah Craft and John B Adams appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Letcher County, Kentucky, USA, enumerated 13 June 1860. Their children John, James, Nancy, Jesse, Joseph, and Archealous were listed as living with them.
Citation: 6

Last Edited

19 October 2024

Citations

[S1415] John Wash Adams household, 1920 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Lower Rockhouse, Enumeration District 64, sheet 3A, dwelling 52, family 52, National Archives micropublication T625-587.
[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.35. She was age 17 at marriage.
[S1613] Griffith and Park, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky, p.35.
[S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed May 2014, John B Adams; citing Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106079515/ :accessed 30 August 2024, memorial page for Sarah Adams (1821-28 March 1863), Find a Grave memorial number 106079515, citing Webb Cemetery, Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA; maintained by Michael Holbrook (Contributor 47846706.)
[S1412] John Adams Bron household, 1860 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, sheet 13, dwelling 80, family 80, National Archives micropublication M653-381.

Archealous Calhoun Adams

M, #183, b. 8 September 1858, d. 12 November 1931

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	John B Adams (b. 10 January 1818, d. 10 March 1863)
Mother	Sarah Craft (b. circa 1821, d. 27 March 1863)

Personal Information

1858
Birth
8 September 1858 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 1
193173
Death
12 November 1931 | Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 2

Census Data

18601
1860 US Census | John B Adams and Sarah Craft
13 June 1860 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Letcher County, Kentucky, USA, in the household of his parents, John B Adams and Sarah Craft.
Citation: 3

Last Edited

5 March 2015

Citations

[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.35.
[S1613] Griffith and Park, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky, p.37.
[S1412] John Adams Bron household, 1860 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, sheet 13, dwelling 80, family 80, National Archives micropublication M653-381.

John Washington Adams¹

M, #184, b. 8 September 1858, d. 14 December 1946

Relationships

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	John B Adams (b. 10 January 1818, d. 10 March 1863)
Mother	Sarah Craft (b. circa 1821, d. 27 March 1863)

Family: Cornelia Webb (b. 11 May 1867, d. 11 March 1951)

Ida W Adams (b. July 1887)
Townsel C Adams+ (b. 2 February 1890, d. 12 August 1952)
Carrie F Adams (b. 28 September 1892, d. 4 March 1962)
Wiley John Adams (b. 24 May 1895, d. 11 November 1974)
Betsy M Adams (b. April 1898)
Edward Nolan Adams MD (b. 16 July 1902, d. 5 April 1952)
Gladys K Adams (b. circa 1908)
Marcus Webb Adams (b. 18 February 1911)

Personal Information

1858
Birth
8 September 1858 | Kentucky, USA
Citations: 2,1
188627
Marriage | Cornelia Webb
14 April 1886 | Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Cornelia Webb
Age: 18
Birth: 11 May 1867 | Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Death: 11 March 1951 | Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Citations: 3,4
1889~31
Marriage | Cornelia Webb
1889 | Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Cornelia Webb
Age: ~22
Birth: 11 May 1867 | Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Death: 11 March 1951 | Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 5
194688
Death
14 December 1946 | Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Citations: 2,4
1946
Burial
After 14 December 1946 | Webb Cemetery, Mayking, Letcher, Kentucky, USAG
Citation: 6

Census Data

18601
1860 US Census | John B Adams and Sarah Craft
13 June 1860 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Letcher County, Kentucky, USA, in the household of his parents, John B Adams and Sarah Craft.
Citation: 7
190041
1900 US Census | Cornelia Webb
4 June 1900 | Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
John Washington Adams and Cornelia Webb appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, enumerated 4 June 1900. Their children Ida, Townsel, Carrie, Wiley, and Betsy were listed as living with them.
Citation: 3
192061
1920 US Census | Cornelia Webb
5 June 1920 | Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
John Washington Adams and Cornelia Webb appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lower Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, enumerated 5 June 1920. Their children Townsel, Wiley, Edward, Gladys, and Marcus were listed as living with them.
Citation: 8

Last Edited

6 September 2024

Citations

[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.35.
[S173] "Kentucky, Death Records, 1852 - 1965." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1222/: Accessed May 2014, record for J Wash Adams; citing Various soures on microfilm. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.
[S1413] John W Adams household, 1900 US Census, Magofin, Kentucky, population schedule, Salyerville, Enumeration District 53, sheet 4A, dwelling 59, family 59, National Archives micropublication T623-541.
[S1613] Griffith and Park, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky, p.37.
[S375] "US, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Appications, 1889 - 1970," membership No. 83150/575 Oklahoma. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2204/, downloaded May 2014,application for Wiley John Adams citing Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133739963/ :accessed 6 September 2024, memorial page for John Washington “Wash” Adams (8 September 1858-14 December 1946), Find a Grave memorial number 133739963, citing Webb Cemetery, Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA; maintained by Brian K. Caudill (Contributor 48482664.)
[S1412] John Adams Bron household, 1860 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, sheet 13, dwelling 80, family 80, National Archives micropublication M653-381.
[S1415] John Wash Adams household, 1920 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Lower Rockhouse, Enumeration District 64, sheet 3A, dwelling 52, family 52, National Archives micropublication T625-587.

Lydia Adams

F, #185, b. 1805, d. 1842

Relationships

2nd great-grandaunt of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	John Hobbs Adams Jr (b. 1747, d. August 1815)
Mother	Lydia Simpson (b. circa 1773, d. 1845)

Personal Information

1805
Birth
1805 | Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Lydia Adams was born in 1805 in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA. Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky indicates that John Adams Jr lived opposite the mouth of Pine Creek where it joined Bottom Fork.
Citation: 1
1822~17
Marriage | Ephraim Hammons
10 October 1822
Ephraim Hammons
Age: ~20
Birth: circa 1802 | Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Citation: 2
1842~37
Death
1842 | Kentucky, USA
Citation: 2

Last Edited

31 January 2015

Citations

[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.31.
[S1613] Griffith and Park, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky, p.34.

Agnes Adams

F, #186, b. 1807

Relationships

2nd great-grandaunt of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	John Hobbs Adams Jr (b. 1747, d. August 1815)
Mother	Lydia Simpson (b. circa 1773, d. 1845)

Personal Information

1807
Birth
1807 | Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 1
1807
Marriage | Alexander Smith
After 1807
Alexander Smith
Citation: 2

Last Edited

25 June 2023

Citations

[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.31.
[S3157] The Mountain Eagle, Whitesburg, KY Adams Genealogy, 30 October 1952.

Absolum Drury Adams¹

M, #187, b. 1809, d. after 1870

Relationships

2nd great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	John Hobbs Adams Jr (b. 1747, d. August 1815)
Mother	Lydia Simpson (b. circa 1773, d. 1845)

Family: Nancy Frazier (b. circa 1812)

Sarah Adams (b. circa 1836)
Frazier Adams (b. 1 March 1841, d. 14 July 1917)
Soloman Adams+ (b. circa 1842)
Randolph Adams (b. 3 October 1845, d. 19 January 1930)
Daniel Adams (b. 6 May 1847, d. 10 June 1937)
Elizabeth Adams (b. circa 1852, d. after 1870)

Personal Information

1809
Birth
1809 | Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Citations: 2,1
1832~23
Marriage | Nancy Frazier
15 November 1832 | Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Nancy Frazier
Age: ~20
Birth: circa 1812 | Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Citations: 3,1
1870
Death
After 1870
Absolum Drury Adams died after 1870. Family Data Collection lists his death date as 1854 but he is living in the 1860 and 1870 US Census so it must be in error.
Citation: 1

Census Data

1850~41
1850 US Census | Nancy Frazier
10 September 1850 | District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, enumerated 10 September 1850. Their children Sarah, Soloman, Frazier, and Randolph were listed as living with them.
Citation: 3
1870~61
1870 US Census | Nancy Frazier
16 July 1870 | Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, enumerated 16 July 1870. Their children Soloman, Randolph, Daniel, and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.
Citation: 4

Last Edited

5 February 2018

Citations

[S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed March 2016, Absalom Drury Adams; citing Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
[S1613] Griffith, Dorothy A and Park, Robert E, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.31.
[S502] Absolum D Adams household, 1850 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, District 2, sheet 274/137B, dwelling 184, family 184, National Archives micropublication M432-209, Downloaded from Ancestry.com May 2012.
[S1792] Absba (Abolum) Adams household, 1870 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Precinct 1, sheet 24, dwelling 166, family 166, National Archives micropublication M593-481.

Nancy Frazier

F, #188, b. circa 1812

Family: Absolum Drury Adams (b. 1809, d. after 1870)

Sarah Adams (b. circa 1836)
Frazier Adams (b. 1 March 1841, d. 14 July 1917)
Soloman Adams+ (b. circa 1842)
Randolph Adams (b. 3 October 1845, d. 19 January 1930)
Daniel Adams (b. 6 May 1847, d. 10 June 1937)
Elizabeth Adams (b. circa 1852, d. after 1870)

Personal Information

1812
Birth
Circa 1812 | Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 1
1832~20
Marriage | Absolum Drury Adams
15 November 1832 | Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Absolum Drury Adams
Age: ~23
Birth: 1809 | Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Death: after 1870
Citations: 2,3

Census Data

1850~38
1850 US Census | Absolum Drury Adams
10 September 1850 | District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Nancy Frazier and Absolum Drury Adams appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, enumerated 10 September 1850. Their children Sarah, Soloman, Frazier, and Randolph were listed as living with them.
Citation: 2
1870~58
1870 US Census | Absolum Drury Adams
16 July 1870 | Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Nancy Frazier and Absolum Drury Adams appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, enumerated 16 July 1870. Their children Soloman, Randolph, Daniel, and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.
Citation: 4

Last Edited

5 February 2018

Citations

[S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed February 2018, Nancy Frazier; citing Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Individual Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
[S502] Absolum D Adams household, 1850 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, District 2, sheet 274/137B, dwelling 184, family 184, National Archives micropublication M432-209, Downloaded from Ancestry.com May 2012.
[S7] "Family Data Collection - Individual Records", Absalom Drury Adams.
[S1792] Absba (Abolum) Adams household, 1870 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Precinct 1, sheet 24, dwelling 166, family 166, National Archives micropublication M593-481.

John Bullock van Petten¹

Civil War Union
Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Notable People
Recent Changes

M, #189, b. 19 June 1827, d. 31 October 1908

Ethnicity

50.00% English
21.88% Dutch
5.47% French
2.34% Walloon
1.56% Norwegian
18.75% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

Peter⁴, Nicholas³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

2nd great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	Dr. Peter van Petten (b. 9 November 1777, d. 1 June 1829)
Mother	Lydia Bullock (b. 24 February 1785, d. 18 January 1846)

John Bullock van Petten
1827 - 1908

Personal Information

Note
John Bullock van Petten was known as the 'Reverend General'. After the war, he taught history and Latin at Claverack College. One Student, Steven Crane, apparently based his story 'The Red Badge of Courage' on stories told to him by Col. Van Petten.
John Van Petten was state senator from New York 1868-69 where he was instrumental in steering legislation authorizing the establishment of Syracuse University.
Citations: 2,3
1827
Birth
19 June 1827 | Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USAG
Citations: 4,5,1
1850~23
Education
1850 | Wesleyan University, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Citation: 5
185023
Marriage | Mary B Mason
10 August 1850 | New York, USA
Mary B Mason
Age: 17
Birth: 27 March 1833 | Red Creek, Wayne, New York, USA
Death: 29 October 1933 | Lexington, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Citation: 2
1853~26
Education
1853 | Wesleyan University, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Citation: 5
1889~62
Education
1889 | Syracuse University, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA
Citation: 5
1905~78
Residence | Mary B Mason
1905 | Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA
Citation: 6
190881
Death
31 October 1908 | Cazenovia, Madison, New York, USA
Citations: 7,4,1
1908
Burial
After 31 October 1908 | Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USAG
Citation: 8

Census Data

188052
1880 US Census | Mary B Mason
5 June 1880 | Sedalia, Pettis, Missouri, USA
Citation: 9

MIlitary Service

John Bullock van Petten served as a chaplain during the Civil War from 15 June 1861 to 18 January 1866 in Albany, Albany, New York, USA, He was an officer in Company S of the 34th NY Infantry. He was promoted to Lt. Col. in Company S of the NY 160th Infantry on Sept. 20, 1862. He was then promoted to Brevet Brig-General on 13 Mar 1865.¹⁰

Last Edited

3 February 2026

Citations

[S15] Hindmarsh, Francis I;Wilson, Jerry, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, January 2000), p.151. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Claas Van Petten.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.)
[S342] Thomas F O'Donnell, "John B Van Petten: Stephen Crane's History Teacher", American Literature Vol. 27 No. 2 (May 1955): pp 196-202. Hereinafter cited as "JB Van Petten: Stephen Crane's History Teacher."
[S2022] Anon, "Obituary Record," The Wesleyan University Bulletin, Bulletin 44 (Old Series) (May 1909). Hereinafter cited as "Wesleyan University Bulletin."
[S4044] "U.S., College Student Lists, 1763-1924." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2207/: Accessed 11 November 2023, John Bullock Van Petten No. 405; citing College Student Lists. Worcester, Massachusetts: American Antiquarian Society.
[S3961] "New York, U.S., State Census, 1905." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7364/. Accessed 11 November 2023, entry for John B Vanpetten Citing New York, State Census, 1905. Population Schedules . Various County Clerk Offices, New York.
[S2347] "New York, Death Index, 1852 - 1956." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61535/: Accessed 11 November 2023, John B Van Petten; citing NY State Death Index, New York Department of Health, Albany, NY.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107243344/gen-john-bullock-van_petten : accessed 7 August 2022, memorial page for Gen John Bullock Van Petten (19 June 1827-31 October 1908), Find a Grave memorial number 107243344, citing Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140.)
[S4043] John B. Van Petten household, 1880 US Census, Pettis, Missouri, population schedule, Sedalia, Enumeration District 127, sheet 238D, dwelling 178, family 220, National Archives micropublication T9-708, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 November 2023.
[S341] "US Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1555/: Accessed April 2016, John Bullock VanPetten; citing Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA. List of works may be found on Ancestry.

Sarah Adams

F, #190, b. circa 1836

Relationships

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	Absolum Drury Adams (b. 1809, d. after 1870)
Mother	Nancy Frazier (b. circa 1812)

Personal Information

1836
Birth
Circa 1836
Citation: 1

Census Data

1850~14
1850 US Census | Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier
10 September 1850 | District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, in the household of her parents, Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier.
Citation: 1

Last Edited

30 August 2024

Citations

[S502] Absolum D Adams household, 1850 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, District 2, sheet 274/137B, dwelling 184, family 184, National Archives micropublication M432-209, Downloaded from Ancestry.com May 2012.

Soloman Adams

M, #191, b. circa 1842

Relationships

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	Absolum Drury Adams (b. 1809, d. after 1870)
Mother	Nancy Frazier (b. circa 1812)

Family: Ellen Taylor (b. March 1855, d. 8 December 1916)

Flora Adams (b. 22 February 1874, d. circa 1902)
Martha Adams (b. 10 October 1876, d. 16 March 1962)
Clinton Adams (b. 23 March 1881, d. 24 September 1965)
Nancy Jane Adams (b. 1 January 1884, d. 24 June 1966)
Cornelia Adams+ (b. September 1886)
Rufus Adams (b. 12 April 1890, d. 25 August 1963)
Guss Adams (b. December 1892, d. 24 December 1937)
Maggie Adams (b. December 1894)

Personal Information

1842
Birth
Circa 1842
1876~34
Marriage | Ellen Taylor
Circa 1876
Ellen Taylor
Age: ~21
Birth: March 1855 | Kentucky, USA
Death: 8 December 1916 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Soloman Adams married Ellen Taylor circa 1876.
Citation: 1

Census Data

1850~8
1850 US Census | Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier
10 September 1850 | District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, in the household of his parents, Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier.
Citation: 2
1870~28
1870 US Census | Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier
16 July 1870 | Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, in the household of his parents, Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier.
Citation: 3
1880~38
1880 US Census | Ellen Taylor
4 June 1880 | Cumberland, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 4
1900~58
1900 US Census | Ellen Taylor
14 June 1900 | Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Soloman Adams and Ellen Taylor appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Rock House, Letcher, Kentucky, enumerated 14 June 1900. Their children Clinton, Nancy, Cornelia, Rufus, Guss, and Maggie were listed as living with them.
Citation: 1
1910~68
1910 US Census | Ellen Taylor
3 May 1910 | Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Soloman Adams and Ellen Taylor appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky, enumerated 3 May 1910. Their children Rufus, Guss, and Maggie were listed as living with them, their grandson Shelby was also living with them.
Citation: 5

Last Edited

10 January 2022

Citations

[S2448] Solomen Adams household, 1900 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Rock House, Enumeration District 76, sheet 15B, dwelling 250, family 252, National Archives micropublication T623-(Not Satated.)
[S502] Absolum D Adams household, 1850 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, District 2, sheet 274/137B, dwelling 184, family 184, National Archives micropublication M432-209, Downloaded from Ancestry.com May 2012.
[S1792] Absba (Abolum) Adams household, 1870 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Precinct 1, sheet 24, dwelling 166, family 166, National Archives micropublication M593-481.
[S3392] Solomon Adams household, 1880 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Cumberland, Enumeration District 63, sheet 545D, dwelling 73, family 77, National Archives micropublication T9-428, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 9 January 2022.
[S3391] Solomon Adams household, 1910 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Precinct 3, Enumeration District 147, sheet 16A, dwelling 235, family 235, National Archives micropublication T624-491, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 9 January 2022.

Frazier Adams

M, #192, b. 1 March 1841, d. 14 July 1917

Relationships

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	Absolum Drury Adams (b. 1809, d. after 1870)
Mother	Nancy Frazier (b. circa 1812)

Personal Information

1841
Birth
1 March 1841 | Perry County, Kentucky, USA
Citations: 1,2
191776
Death
14 July 1917 | Knott County, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 1

Census Data

18509
1850 US Census | Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier
10 September 1850 | District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, in the household of his parents, Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier.
Citation: 2

Last Edited

20 May 2012

Citations

[S173] "Kentucky, Death Records, 1852 - 1965." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1222/: Accessed Jan 23, 2010, record for Frazier Adams; citing Various soures on microfilm. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.
[S502] Absolum D Adams household, 1850 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, District 2, sheet 274/137B, dwelling 184, family 184, National Archives micropublication M432-209, Downloaded from Ancestry.com May 2012.

Randolph Adams

M, #193, b. 3 October 1845, d. 19 January 1930

Relationships

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Parents

Father	Absolum Drury Adams (b. 1809, d. after 1870)
Mother	Nancy Frazier (b. circa 1812)

Personal Information

1845
Birth
3 October 1845 | Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Citations: 1,2
193084
Death
19 January 1930 | Perry County, Kentucky, USA
Citation: 1

Census Data

18504
1850 US Census | Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier
10 September 1850 | District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District 12, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, in the household of his parents, Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier.
Citation: 2
187024
1870 US Census | Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier
16 July 1870 | Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Precinct 1, Letcher, Kentucky, USA, in the household of his parents, Absolum Drury Adams and Nancy Frazier.
Citation: 3

Last Edited

20 May 2012

Citations

[S173] "Kentucky, Death Records, 1852 - 1965." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1222/: Accessed Jan 23, 2010, record for Randolph Adams; citing Various soures on microfilm. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.
[S502] Absolum D Adams household, 1850 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, District 2, sheet 274/137B, dwelling 184, family 184, National Archives micropublication M432-209, Downloaded from Ancestry.com May 2012.
[S1792] Absba (Abolum) Adams household, 1870 US Census, Letcher, Kentucky, population schedule, Precinct 1, sheet 24, dwelling 166, family 166, National Archives micropublication M593-481.

Nicholas van Petten^1,2

Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Pedigree Chart - Ralph Page
Recent Changes

M, #195, b. 23 September 1744, d. 30 December 1816

Ethnicity

68.75% Dutch
6.25% Norwegian
6.25% Walloon
6.25% French
12.50% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

4th great-grandfather of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	Nicholas A van Petten (b. 16 December 1716, d. 27 January 1790)
Mother	Sarah Clement (b. 26 July 1724, d. after 1801)

Family: Margarita Ecker (b. 9 February 1751/52, d. 8 March 1809)

Sarah van Patten+ (b. 12 March 1769)
Jacob van Patten+ (b. 27 January 1771, d. 1827)
Nicholas N van Petten+ (b. 6 April 1774, d. 4 March 1858)
Ellen Susanna van Patten+ (b. 16 August 1775, d. 14 April 1869)
Dr. Peter van Petten+ (b. 9 November 1777, d. 1 June 1829)

Personal Information

1744
Baptism
23 September 1744 | Schenectady County, New York, USA
Citations: 3,4
176723
Marriage | Margarita Ecker
19 December 1767 | Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA
Margarita Ecker
Age: 15
Birth: 9 February 1751/52 | Schoharie, Schoharie, New York, USA
Death: 8 March 1809 | Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA
Citations: 5,6,4
181672
Death
30 December 1816 | Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA

MIlitary Service

Nicholas van Petten served in the American Revolution circa 1784 in New York, USA. He was listed as serving in Col. Wemple's Regt. of the Albany Militia in Revolutionary War. Sons of the American Revolution applications indicate he served in Capt. John Van Petten's company.^7,8,1,9,10

Last Edited

20 March 2026

Citations

[S15] Hindmarsh, Francis I;Wilson, Jerry, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, January 2000), P.115. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Claas Van Petten.
Nicholas is listed as a Revolutionary War veterern in Col. Wemple's Regt.
[S2566] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639 - 1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed March 2020, Nicolaas van Petten; citing Dutch Reformed Church Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York, New York. Dutch Reformed Church Records from New Jersey. The Archives of the Reformed Church in America, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
[S15] Hindmarsh, Descendants of Claas Van Petten, P. 115.
[S72] "New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7854/.
[S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed August 2017, Nicholaas N Van Petten & Margarita Ecker; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
[S87] New York Comptroller, New York in the Revolution as Colony and State (Albany, NY: Weed-Parsons Printing Company, 1897), p. 84.
[S375] "US, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Appications, 1889 - 1970," membership No. 97882/5239 Illinois. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2204/, downloaded May 2016,application for Jules Michelat Traxler citing Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
[S3345] "A history of Schenectady during the Revolution." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20693/: Accessed 2 March 2023, Image 255 of 317; citing Hanson, Willis T.. A history of Schenectady during the Revolution : to which is appended a contribution to the individual records of the inhabitants of the Schenectady district during that period. Interlaken, N.Y.: Heart of the Lakes Pub., 1.
[S4865] "U.S., Compiled Revolutionary War Military Service Records, 1775-1783." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1309/: Accessed 3 February 2026, Nicholas A Vanpetten, on 1784, at New York, USA, in Second Battalion (Col. Wempell), Militia; citing Multiple sources, see Ancestry for details.

Margarita Ecker¹

Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Pedigree Chart - Ralph Page
Recent Changes

F, #196, b. 9 February 1751/52, d. 8 March 1809

Ethnicity

18.75% Dutch
15.62% French
3.12% Walloon
62.50% Unknown

Relationships

4th great-grandmother of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	Jacob Ecker (b. circa 1726)
Mother	Neeltje Fort (b. 1730)

Family: Nicholas van Petten (b. 23 September 1744, d. 30 December 1816)

Sarah van Patten+ (b. 12 March 1769)
Jacob van Patten+ (b. 27 January 1771, d. 1827)
Nicholas N van Petten+ (b. 6 April 1774, d. 4 March 1858)
Ellen Susanna van Patten+ (b. 16 August 1775, d. 14 April 1869)
Dr. Peter van Petten+ (b. 9 November 1777, d. 1 June 1829)

Personal Information

1751/52
Baptism
9 February 1751/52 | Schoharie, Schoharie, New York, USA
Citations: 2,1
176715
Marriage | Nicholas van Petten
19 December 1767 | Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA
Nicholas van Petten
Age: 23
Birth: 23 September 1744 | Schenectady County, New York, USA
Death: 30 December 1816 | Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA
Citations: 3,4,5
180957
Death
8 March 1809 | Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA
Citation: 6

Last Edited

20 March 2026

Citations

[S15] Hindmarsh, Francis I;Wilson, Jerry, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, January 2000), p.115. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Claas Van Petten.
[S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 21 October 2024, Baptism of Margaretha Ecker, child of Jacob Ecker & Neeltje Fort; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
[S72] "New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7854/.
[S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989", Nicholaas N Van Petten & Margarita Ecker.
[S15] Hindmarsh, Descendants of Claas Van Petten, P. 115.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.) Database last updated July 5, 2017.

Thelma Louise Forrester¹

F, #197, b. 2 December 1912, d. 14 March 1964

Ethnicity

14.06% Irish
1.56% Scotish
84.38% Unknown

Lowrey Lineage

Charlotte Jane Lowrey⁵, Samuel⁴, John Milton Lowery³, Samuel Lowrey², John Lowery¹, John⁰

Relationships

Mother of Ralph Page

Charts

Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
Descendants of John Lowery
Descendants of John Page (#1)
Descendants of John Page (#2)
Descendants of John Page (#3)
Pedigree Chart - Ralph Page

Parents

Father	Ryland Hiram Forrester (b. 16 March 1885, d. 1 November 1966)
Mother	Charlotte Jane Lowrey (b. 26 June 1888, d. 22 August 1918)

Family: Walter DeRoy Page (b. 21 March 1912, d. 12 December 1974)

Raymond Page
Ralph Page

Thelma Louise (Forrester) Page
Photo taken in 1957
1912 - 1964

Personal Information

1912
Birth
2 December 1912 | Mantua, Lancaster, Virginia, USAG
Thelma Louise Forrester was born on 2 December 1912 in Mantua, Lancaster, Virginia, USAG. Birthplace also listed as Lancaster Courthouse.
Citations: 1,2
1913~1
Witness | Residence | Charlotte Jane Lowrey and Ryland Hiram Forrester
1913 | Atkinson, Holt, Nebraska, USA
Thelma Louise Forrester lived with her parents Charlotte Jane Lowrey and Ryland Hiram Forrester in 1913 in Atkinson, Holt, Nebraska, USA. The family moved back to Nebraska from Virginia soon after Thelma was born.
Citation: 3
1931~19
Residence
1931 | Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
Thelma Louise Forrester lived on 1820 Harrison Ave. with her father and step-mother in 1931 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.
Citation: 4
1931~19
Occupation
1931 | Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
She was a salesgirl at SS Kresge in 1931 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.
Citation: 4
193219
Residence
July 1932 | Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, USA
In July 1932 Thelma Louise Forrester lived in Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, USA. She was teaching school and registered as a freshman at the teacher's college.
Citation: 5
193825
Marriage | Walter DeRoy Page
16 July 1938 | San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California, USA
Walter DeRoy Page
Age: 26
Birth: 21 March 1912 | Myrtle Creek, Douglas, Oregon, USAG
Death: 12 December 1974 | La Puente, Los Angeles, California, USAG +
Citations: 6,7,8
196451
Death
14 March 1964 | Duarte, Los Angeles, California, USAG
Citation: 2
1964
Burial
After 14 March 1964 | Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USAG
She was buried after 14 March 1964 in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USAG. Thelma's plot was located in Gardenia Lawn Burial Section 4 Burial Lot 440 Grave 4 - Entrance Gate 11.
Citations: 9,10
Note
Her SSN was 562-05-2659.

Census Data

19207
1920 US Census | Samuel Oliver Lowrey and Priscilla Jane Whittaker
27 January 1920 | Third St, Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, USA
Thelma Louise Forrester appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, in the household of her grandparents Samuel Oliver Lowrey and Priscilla Jane Whittaker.
Citation: 11
193017
1930 US Census | Ryland Hiram Forrester and Marjorie Christiana Wenzel
12 April 1930 | Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, in the household of her parents, Ryland Hiram Forrester and Marjorie Christiana Wenzel.
Citation: 12
194027
1940 US Census | Walter DeRoy Page
2 April 1940 | 6159A Riverside Avenue, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Citation: 13
195037
1950 US Census | Walter DeRoy Page
3 April 1950 | Huntington Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Thelma Louise Forrester and Walter DeRoy Page appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Huntington Park, Los Angeles, California, enumerated 3 April 1950.
Citation: 14

Last Edited

4 January 2025

Citations

[S43] Thelma Forrester, Birth Certificate 22709/18786 (5 December 1912), Home Library, 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
[S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ entry for Thelma L Page, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
[S2823] The Douglas Enterprise, Douglas, Nebraka Obituary, 29 August 1918, 1.
[S156] "U.S. City Dirctories, 1822-1995." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/. Directory name: Polk's lIncoln City Directory, dated 1931. Accessed March 2018.
[S3293] Palmyra Items, Palmyra, Nebraska Otoe County State University Students, 22 July 1932, 1.
[S831] San Bernadino, Certificate of Marriage, 16 July 1938 Home Library. Photocopy in home Library.
[S44] Ralph Page, Birth Certificate (5 August 1949), Home Library, 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
[S3292] The San Bernardino County Sun, San Bernardion, California Marriage Licenses Issued, 17 July 1938, 19.
[S10] Personal Recollection of Ralph Page.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 16 November 2020, memorial page for Thelma Louise Forrester Page (2 Dec 1912–14 Mar 1964), Find a Grave Memorial no. 114676943, citing Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Stuart Strout Woodside Skolfield (contributor 46954007).
[S498] Samuel O Lowrey household, 1920 US Census, Otoe, Nebraska, population schedule, Douglas, Enumeration District 122, sheet 7B, dwelling 27, family 27, National Archives micropublication T625-997, Viewed on Ancestry.com May 2012, Indexed as Saml A Lawrey.
[S2463] Ryland Forrester household, 1930 US Census, Lancaster, Nebraska, population schedule, LIncoln, Enumeration District 30, sheet 13A, dwelling 300, family 306, National Archives micropublication T626-?
[S1767] Walter Page household, 1940 US Census, Los Angeles, California, population schedule, Huntington Park, Enumeration District 19-555, sheet 1A, Address 6159A Riverside Ave, family 13, Reported by Thelma Page, National Archives micropublication T627-245.
[S3459] Walter D Page household, 1950 US Census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Huntington Park, Enumeration District 19-1313, sheet 71, family 70, National Archives micropublication Roll 1593, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 May 2022.

Ellen Susanna van Patten¹

F, #198, b. 16 August 1775, d. 14 April 1869

Ethnicity

43.75% Dutch
10.94% French
4.69% Walloon
3.12% Norwegian
37.50% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

Nicholas van Petten³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

3rd great-grandaunt of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	Nicholas van Petten (b. 23 September 1744, d. 30 December 1816)
Mother	Margarita Ecker (b. 9 February 1751/52, d. 8 March 1809)

Family: Thomas William Beebe (b. 7 October 1769, d. 18 June 1848)

Thomas T Beebe+ (b. 18 August 1793, d. 22 April 1876)
Nicholas T Beebe (b. 29 March 1796, d. 21 April 1879)
Elizabeth Beebe+ (b. 9 January 1798, d. 11 July 1874)
Sarah Beebe+ (b. 2 September 1800, d. 19 January 1896)
Margaret Beebe+ (b. 6 February 1803, d. 7 July 1849)
Peter T Beebe+ (b. 2 August 1805, d. 12 March 1890)
John T Beebe (b. 29 August 1807, d. 21 April 1886)
Hulda Beebe+ (b. 17 November 1809, d. 16 November 1902)
Jacob T Beebe (b. 9 November 1811, d. 23 March 1885)
William Thomas Beebe+ (b. 28 July 1814, d. 27 December 1907)
Ellen Susanna Beebe+ (b. 22 December 1816, d. 12 August 1905)
Joshua Hall Beebe+ (b. 4 February 1819, d. 15 May 1905)
Henry Thomas Beebe+ (b. 29 April 1820, d. 3 April 1910)

ELlen Susanna (van Patten) Beebe
1775 - 1869

Personal Information

Name-Nick Nellie
1775
Birth
16 August 1775 | Guilderland, Albany, New York, USAG
Ellen Susanna van Patten was born on 16 August 1775 in Guilderland, Albany, New York, USAG. Alternate Date 16 Aug.
Citations: 1,2
179317
Marriage | Thomas William Beebe
24 January 1793 | Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA
Thomas William Beebe
Age: 23
Birth: 7 October 1769 | Albany County, New York, USA
Death: 18 June 1848 | Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA
Citations: 3,1,4
186993
Death
14 April 1869 | Albany County, New York, USA
She died on 14 April 1869 in Albany County, New York, USA, at age 93. Alternate Date 4 Sep.
Citations: 3,1,5
1869
Burial
After 14 April 1869 | Guilderland Cemetery, Altamont, Albany, New York, USAG
Citation: 2

Last Edited

21 May 2025

Citations

[S15] Hindmarsh, Francis I;Wilson, Jerry, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, January 2000), P. 133. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Claas Van Petten.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 17 November 2020, memorial page for Ellen Susanna Van Patten Beebe (16 Aug 1775–14 Apr 1869), Find a Grave Memorial no. 14831063, citing Guilderland Cemetery, Altamont, Albany County, New York, USA; Maintained by Dave Peck (contributor 46966140).
[S3223] Reynolds, Cuyler, editor, Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs Vol 2 (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1911), p.597. Hereinafter cited as Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs Vol 2.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.)
[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 17 November 2020, memorial page for Ellen Susanna Van Patten Beebe (16 Aug 1775–14 Apr 1869), Find a Grave Memorial no. 14831063, citing Guilderland Cemetery, Altamont, Albany County, New York, USA; Maintained by Dave Peck (contributor 46966140).

Sarah van Patten¹

F, #199, b. 12 March 1769

Ethnicity

43.75% Dutch
10.94% French
4.69% Walloon
3.12% Norwegian
37.50% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

Nicholas van Petten³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

3rd great-grandaunt of Ralph Page

Charts

Parents

Father	Nicholas van Petten (b. 23 September 1744, d. 30 December 1816)
Mother	Margarita Ecker (b. 9 February 1751/52, d. 8 March 1809)

Family: Samuel Cowenhoven (b. 17 December 1758)

Cristyntje Conover (b. 31 March 1786)
Margrietje Conover (b. 4 April 1787)
Andrew Conover (b. 18 November 1789)
Neeltje Conover (b. 10 January 1793)
Nicholas Conover (b. 3 June 1795)
Jacob Conover (b. 10 March 1801)

Personal Information

1769
Birth
12 March 1769 | Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA
Citation: 2
178314
Marriage | Samuel Cowenhoven
17 December 1783
Samuel Cowenhoven
Age: 25
Birth: 17 December 1758 | Normanskill, Albany, New York, USAG
Citation: 2

Last Edited

4 February 2018

Citations

[S15] Hindmarsh, Francis I;Wilson, Jerry, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, January 2000), p.115. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Claas Van Petten.
[S15] Hindmarsh, Descendants of Claas Van Petten, P. 115.

Jacob van Patten¹

M, #200, b. 27 January 1771, d. 1827

Ethnicity

43.75% Dutch
10.94% French
4.69% Walloon
3.12% Norwegian
37.50% Unknown

van Petten Lineage

Nicholas van Petten³, Nicholas², Nicholas¹, Claas⁰

Relationships

3rd great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Charts