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Chester Burdick Pearsall

Chet and Mason, 5 months, 1921

• Father: Edgar Randolph Pearsall b. 3 Nov 1854, d. 1 May 1913
• Mother: Mary Palmer Ferris b. 20 Jun 1856, d. 8 Feb 1949

• Photo Link: RELATED PHOTO(S): Chet and Roxana.
  
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• Note*: To My Sisters - Katharine, Helen, Virginia, Eleanor
  
  At the turn of the century, 1900, I was twelve years of age and aware of responsibilities as becomes the 5th child in a family of 9. Our home was unpretentious, yet adequate for our needs. My daily chores included cleaning of lamp chimneys, trimming the wicks, and keeping kerosene in the several lamps. We had no gas or electricity. I also was expected to scuttle coal from the lean-to in back of the kitchen to the sizable kitchen range , which used "pea" coal, and the upstairs hall stove, a "nut" burning Frank-lin, which would supply some heat upstairs for winter days when the hall was dressing room for most of us. 'There was no central heating, but we had a fireplace in the living room, put to good use; also a fireplace in the dining room, but it was more or less blocked off and was rarely used. The kitchen coal range provided heat for the adjacent dining room.
  We three boys, Ferris, James and I, occupied a largish bed-room above the dining-room. Jim and I had the double bed with a mattress that sagged and gave us considerable trouble at night keeping one another on side. Older brother Ferris had his own iron frame bed.
  Water for bathing had to be brought up from the kitchen; hot water from the big range. We all kept decently clean, using up-stairs pans or the washtub. Saturday was bath day. We took turns of course, and there was naturally considerable to-do about it, to cleanse us all.
  Much later a bathroom was installed; also a central heating plant supplying heat as needed throughout and wonderful hot water from the spigot.
  A contribution to the improvement in the homestead occurred in 1906 or 1907 for which I take credit. Mother sorely needed better kitchen facilities. The kitchen was two or three steps down from dining-room and the floor was old and difficult if not impossible to keep clean. Also, the lean-to shed which housed the coal bins was ram-shackle. I drew up a plan for remodeling the kitchen and dispensing with the out-shed. In due time it was com-pleted, including town water. I don't recall whether the old kitchen coal range was abandoned at that time in favor of an electric range, but I believe so.
  The above recollections are of 112 Ferris Place, formerly Union Place, Westfield. Now that I, Chester, am the oldest of the Edgar Pearsall tribe, events I may recall before 1900 antedate my sisters. I hope to have pep enough to recount events prior to 1900, when our home was with Grandmother and Grandfather Ferris on Broad Street.
  But that's another story. I'm sending this recollection to Helen to peruse and perhaps amend. Helen, please pass it on to Katherine, and then to Virginia, and to Eleanor.
  
  Whether the younger generation is interested in "olden times" is a question. We know a great deal about our ancestors, back many generations, but our own Grandmother Pearsall whom I so well remem-ber, has left no trace of her parentage. Presumably she was a "Morgan", yet if not mistaken, I hazily recall someone telling me that she was a VanDerhoeft, or some such dutch ancestry. In any event, I recall her as one of the finest of Christian characters, on a par with our own Mother.
  
  Whatever betides us, we can and will be proud of our ancestry, both Ferris and Pearsall lineage.
  I have not attempted to recount the many incidents that all five of us will recall more or less vividly. Perhaps one of my sisters will do this. One reason for this recording is to im-press upon me, and all four of my sisters, plus their children, the change, for better or worse, after seventy-odd years in way of life. And it roils me to hear and read about the critical attitude of much of our citizenry, complaining about this and that, from our President and on down to the garbage collection. This generation is just spoiled-rotten spoiled-myself not excluded. Folks have been rudely awakened to the fact that other countries than dear old U.S.A. have their "druthers" - and money, even the dollar, won't buy everything.
  It's just as well that "Americans" must come to accept the inevitable. If we're sound in mind we will profit by it
  
  As a 6 to 8 year old, I recall that men and. women, mostly from Europe, came to America with precious little except willing-ness and ability to work for wages; all to their credit. It paid off - after a generation or two, and for the most part they have become our esteemed citizens and neighbors. Our democracy has made this possible. I think all should realize and acknowledge it with-out 'beefing", especially those who have been aided so magnificently by opportunities America has offered.
  
  I trust you will accept this memorabilia in the spirit written, and add a contribution.
  
  
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• Birth*: Chester was born on 26 August 1888, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey.^1,2
• He was the son of Edgar Randolph Pearsall and Mary Palmer Ferris.
• Graduation*: Chester graduated in 1910 from Lehigh University, M.E., Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania.
• Marriage*: Chester married Roxana Mabel Pratt, daughter of Mason Delano Pratt and Mabel Crane, on 17 May 1919.
• Census*: Chester appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at 33 Pinnacle Road, 14th Ward, ED 156, Rochester, Monroe, New York, as Head, married to Roxanna, Renter, Mechanical Engineer.³
• Census: Chester appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at 26 Homer Street, Ward 21, ED 28-181, Rochester, Monroe, New York, as as Head, with Roxana P., wife, Mason P., son, Mary F. and Alice, daughters, and Esther Schilstra, age 15, servant. Esther's sister Gladys appears to be the servant next door at #30, the Vincent Palmer residence.⁴
• Death*: Chester died on 21 January 1983, Home of David B. Tilley, Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, at age 94.

• Last Edited: 15 Oct 2007

Roxana Mabel Pratt

Roxana and Mason

• Father: Mason Delano Pratt b. 23 Jan 1865, d. 14 Oct 1947
• Mother: Mabel Crane b. 13 Jan 1866, d. 23 Mar 1941

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• Birth*: Roxana was born on 18 January 1893, Steelton, Pennsylvania.
• She was the daughter of Mason Delano Pratt and Mabel Crane.
• (Witness) Census: Roxana Mabel Pratt appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of Mason Delano Pratt at 330 Spruce St, Steelton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, (See record of Mason Delano Pratt for details.).¹
• Marriage*: Roxana married Chester Burdick Pearsall, son of Edgar Randolph Pearsall and Mary Palmer Ferris, on 17 May 1919.
• Married Name: As of 17 May 1919,her married name was Pearsall.
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• Death*: Roxana died on 19 January 1985, Litchfield, Connecticut, at age 92.

• Last Edited: 18 Oct 2007

Edgar Randolph Pearsall¹

• Father: Phineas Carman Pearsall b. 6 Sep 1817, d. 28 May 1896
• Mother: Catherine Ann Morgan b. 6 Sep 1821, d. 24 May 1908

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• Birth*: Edgar was born on 3 November 1854.¹
• He was the son of Phineas Carman Pearsall and Catherine Ann Morgan.
• Marriage*: Edgar married Mary Palmer Ferris, daughter of James Royce Ferris and Harriet Eliza Hawkins, on 27 October 1881.
• Death*: Edgar died on 1 May 1913 at age 58.
• Burial*: Edgar was buried in on 3 May 1913, Fairview Cemetery, Ferris Plots, Westfield, New Jersey.
• Obituary*: Obituary: "NEWSPAPER MAN PASSES AWAY
  Edgar R. Pearsall, Old Time Resident Succumbs After a Short Illness
  Large Church Funeral
  Edgar Randolph Pearsall passed away at his home on Ferris Place last Thursday morning, after an illness of three weeks' duration. Mr. Pearsall had been a resident of this town for the past thirty-two years, and was well known as a journalist and military man. He was the founder of the Union County Standard, and all his life had been identified with newspaper work.
  Mr. Pearsall was born in Brooklyn on November 3, 1854, he spent his early life in that city until he moved to Westfield.
  Mr. Pearsall served as bill clerk in the Assembly when Charles N. Coddling was one of the representatives from Union county. He was an exempt fireman, being one of the original members of the Westfield Hook and Ladder Company. He was also a member of Fireside Council, Royal Arcanum, and of the Immediate Aid.
  For many years the deceased was prominent in military affairs. He was connected with the National Guard for eighteen years, enlisting in Company C, of Elizabeth, when that organization was known as the Phil Kearny Guard, under command of Major DeHart. Later Mr. Pearsall joined Company K, of Plainfield, and after serving as a private, was promoted to the rank of corporal. Later he became sergeant, and three years ago was commissioned second lieutenant. He held this rank until his commission expired last February. For several years he had charge of the Boys' Brigade of Westfield.
  Mr. Pearsall leaves a widow, three sons, Ferris R. and Chester B. Pearsall of Westfield, and James F. Pearsall of Melrose, Fla. He also leaves six daughters, the Misses Harriet, Helen, Virginia, Eleanor and Catherine Pearsall of Westfield, and Miss Ethel Pearsall, of Jacksonville, Fla.
  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the First M.E. church, the Rev. A.W. Hayes, of Madison, and the Rev. Dr. C.M. Anderson, of Plainfield, former pastors of the church, officiating. The service was largely attended, and included delegations from the fire department, Royal Arcanum and State militia, with which the deceased was closely identified for many years. The bearers were Ferris and Chester Pearsall, sons of Mr. Pearsall, and C.E. Pearsall, L.M. Pearsall, J.H. Pearsall, and R.C. Pearsall, nephews of Mr. Pearsall. Interment took place in the family plot in Fairview Cemetery."

• Last Edited: 20 May 2007

Mary Palmer Ferris

• Father: James Royce Ferris b. 19 Feb 1818, d. 26 Oct 1908
• Mother: Harriet Eliza Hawkins b. 31 Aug 1824, d. 26 Aug 1914

• Note*: [Pearsall-11.FTW]
  
  phone conversation with Mason C. Deaver on 26 Sept, 2000 He recalls grandmother pearsall telling how she was in Nashville, TN in 1864 at age 8 seeing the "defeated confederate soldiers straggling into town". Her father ran a Union army store in Nashville. At the time of Grandmother's tale telling Mason, she was in Lexington visiting Uncle Mason and Ethel. She probably had taken the train to Lexington or Beuna Vista. Mason remembers Grandmother telling stories about her grandfather telling stories about George Washington.
  
  
• Birth*: Mary was born on 20 June 1856.
• She was the daughter of James Royce Ferris and Harriet Eliza Hawkins.
• Marriage*: Mary married Edgar Randolph Pearsall, son of Phineas Carman Pearsall and Catherine Ann Morgan, on 27 October 1881.
• Married Name: As of 27 October 1881,her married name was Pearsall.
• Death*: Mary died on 8 February 1949 at age 92.
• Burial*: Mary was buried in in February 1949, Fairview Cemetery, Ferris Plots, Westfield, New Jersey.

• Last Edited: 15 Nov 2005

Phineas Carman Pearsall

Phineas Carman Pearsall

• Father: Peter Roebuck Pearsall b. 1 May 1790, d. 28 Mar 1878
• Mother: Abigail Carman b. 1 Sep 1794, d. b 1829

• Birth*: Phineas was born on 6 September 1817.
• He was the son of Peter Roebuck Pearsall and Abigail Carman.
• Marriage*: Phineas married Catherine Ann Morgan on 15 May 1839.¹
• Census*: Phineas appeared on the census of 1870 at Ward 21, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as age 52, Real Estate Agt, no real estate, $500 personal estate, b. New Jersey, with Catharine, age 48, b. New Jersey, Carrie, 27, At home, Lavina, 19, At home, Matilda, 17, At home, Edgar, 15, Clerk in Store, Charles 9. All children b. New York.²
• Death*: Phineas died on 28 May 1896 at age 78.
• Obituary*: Union County Standard 30 May 1897 Obituary: A GOOD MAN AT REST
  SQUIRE PEARSALL PASSES AWAY- Stricken with Paralysis at Rockville Centre, L.I.
  
  While visiting members of his family at Rockville Centre, L. I., Squire Pearsall received a paralytic stroke early Thursday morning of last week. He rallied sufficiently to recognize his family, including his wife and eldest daughter, who had been summoned to his bedside from Virginia and Kansas; and for several days he remained happily conscious of the presence of his kindred. For twenty-four hours before his death, however, he lay in a state of coma out of which he passed peacefully into the Great Beyond.
  
  For some time the Squire, as everybody called him, had not been well. He complained of dizziness and nausea; but his inherent good cheer never left him, even under the most trying circumstances. He had commenced a tour of last good byes to relatives and old friends. The angel of death overtook him in the beautiful home of his favorite nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander A. Pearsall at Rockville Centre. He had the best medical skill and a trained nurse to supplement the tender care of his devoted people; but in his seventy-ninth year, his time had come -- and he was ready!
  
  Why should he not fall asleep in the utmost peace? For his life was a life of "Good will to men!"
  
  Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church.
  
  Phineas Carman Pearsall was a direct descendant of John Carman, who in 1634 came to America and was one of the nine original joint purchasers of land from the Indians on Long Island, and gave the name of Hemstead (Homestead) to their settlement. John Carman's third son was the first white child born on Long Island. The Carmans and Pearsalls and Randolphs, through marriages in these early days, became allied. The late governor Randolph, of New Jersey, and the late Chancellor Theo Runyon were cousins of deceased. "Old Squire Pearsall" lived to be a great grand-sire and was always fond of talking revolutionary lore to his grand children; how their ancestors made it hot for the Tories and Hessians and how they made the red coats run.
  
  Born in New York city, Sept. 6, 1817, he was the son of Peter Roebeck and Abigail Carman Pearsall; was educated in New Brunswick, N.J. where he was afterwards employed on the New Brunswick Fredonian, then owned by his uncle James F. Randolph. On May 15, 1838, he married Catherine Morgan Vanderhoef. Subsequently he engaged prosperously in business in New York City; endorsed other men's notes; paid dollar for dollar; passed through the crisis of '37; failed in '57; but subsequently met all claims, sustaining his reputation for the highest business integrity to the last. It was at that time that he went into his home and said: "Not everything is gone. I thank God that I have left me an honest reputation and my wife and children."
  
  They reared seven children: Julia A..who became the wife of Rev. C. F Burdick: Carrie J., wife of James E. White; Lavinia W., the wife of Allen C. Fitch; [Matilda L., the wife of E. L. Embree -- the version this compiler copied from the Union Standard microfilm did not list Matilda. However, it has been added into the wording in the Clarence Pearsall book. The books also calls Rev. Burdick and James E. White 'the late.']; Alfred E., Edgar R., and the late Rollin B.-- all living excepting the latter, whose death occurred in 1879.
  
  For years the deceased was chorister of The Old John street church, New York. He was one of the organizers of the Hansen Place M. E. Church, Brooklyn. He came to Westfield with his family in 1879 and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. For many years he was a Justice of the Peace. He dies revered by his family. beloved by his friends and respected by his fellow citizens. Many a richer man, measured by the dollar sign, will die and be forgotten before the sweet memory of the "old Squire" dies out or the record of his goodness ceases to affect his mankind.
  
  Alfred E. Pearsall.¹
  
  

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2007

Catherine Ann Morgan¹

• Birth*: Catherine was born on 6 September 1821.²
• Marriage*: Catherine married Phineas Carman Pearsall, son of Peter Roebuck Pearsall and Abigail Carman, on 15 May 1839.²
• Married Name: As of 15 May 1839,her married name was Pearsall.
• Death*: Catherine died on 24 May 1908, Buena Vista, VA, at age 86.

• Last Edited: 30 Jun 2005

James Royce Ferris

• Father: Josiah Seymour Ferris b. 19 Aug 1788, d. 17 Feb 1882
• Mother: Elizabeth Royce b. 13 Feb 1793, d. 18 Feb 1865

• Birth*: James was born on 19 February 1818.
• He was the son of Josiah Seymour Ferris and Elizabeth Royce.
• Marriage*: James married Harriet Eliza Hawkins, daughter of Charles Hawkins and Elizabeth Gardiner, in 1850, New York, New York.¹
• Death*: James died on 26 October 1908, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, at age 90.
• Obituary*: Union County Standard 30 October 1908 Obituary: JAMES R. FERRIS DEAD.
  One of Westfield’s Oldest and Best Loved Citizens Passes Peacefully Away.
  IN HIS NINETY-FIRST YEAR.
  Came to Westfield Fifty Years Ago – A Life Long Republican and Devout Christian – Built First Town Hall.
  James Randolph Ferris, one of Westfield’s oldest and most respected citizens, died at his home on Prospect street, Monday afternoon. Mr. Ferris had been confined to his bed since last April. Ten years ago he had had a stroke of apoplexy from which he never fully recovered, and since that time he has taken but little part in active work. He died very peacefully. The members of his family were at his bedside when the end came.
  James Randolph Ferris was born at Peekskill, New York, February 19, 1818, at what is known as the old Henry Ward Beecher farm, which was also the homestead of his father and grandfather. He received his education in the schools of his native town, and early in life entered the mercantile business. During the war he engaged in the men’s furnishing business in Nashville, Tennessee, with great success. Returning North he established himself in business in New York City, where he gained the reputation of being one of the most accurate and capable rating agency experts in the business. Fifty years ago, Mr. Ferris came to Westfield to spend his summers, and he liked the country so well that he bought property on Broad street, east of the present site of the First M.E. Church. The land comprised a large farm and extended north to Dudley avenue. Here Mr. Ferris built a handsome home, which has since been removed to face Prospect street.
  Mr. Ferris was always one of Westfield’s most active and patriotic citizens. He was a life long Republican, and although he never held office, he took a leading part in the councils of his party and was a liberal contributor to the party cause.
  In the early days of Westfield there was no public meeting place, and Mr. Ferris lead the enterprise which resulted in the building of Aeolian Hall, afterwards known as Arcanum Hall, which was located at the corner of Broad and Prospect streets, and was totally destroyed by fire many years ago. He was also one of the prime movers in the organization of Fairview Cemetery Association, and one of the first members of the Board of trustees of that association. He likewise took an active part in the development of the Westfield public schools.
  Mr. Ferris was a devoutly religious man, and it was to this work that he gave his best efforts. Born in the Methodist faith, he became actively identified with the local denomination upon his coming to Westfield. He was a trustee of the church for fifty years, and superintendent of the Sunday school for a number of years being succeeded in that office by the late Robert Rutherford Sinclair, his personal friend. Mr. Ferris was a liberal contributor to all religious enterprises particularly those promoted by his own denomination. The Methodist Church still has the record of the services he rendered, and his name is to be found on the roll of honorary trustees. Mr. Ferris represented the best in our American citizenship, and will long be remembered as one of the town’s exemplary citizens.
  He is survived by a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Edgar R. Pearsall, of Union Place, and Miss Ella Ferris. His children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren live to pay tribute to the ideals of citizenship and fatherhood which he exemplified in his home.
  At the special request of Mr. Ferris, the funeral services were private from his late residence, Wednesday evening, at 8 o’clock, the Rev. Dr. Addison W. Hayes, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating. The pall bearers were his three grandsons, Ferris, James and Chester Pearsall; his son-in-law Edgar Pearsall, his nephew Joseph Ferris, and William S. Hurst. The interment was at Fairview, yesterday morning.
  

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2006

Harriet Eliza Hawkins

• Father: Charles Hawkins d. b 1850
• Mother: Elizabeth Gardiner b. 6 Sep 1801, d. 18 Jul 1874

• Birth*: Harriet was born on 31 August 1824.
• She was the daughter of Charles Hawkins and Elizabeth Gardiner.
• Marriage*: Harriet married James Royce Ferris, son of Josiah Seymour Ferris and Elizabeth Royce, in 1850, New York, New York.¹
• Married Name: As of 1850,her married name was Ferris.
• Death*: Harriet died on 26 August 1914, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, at age 89.
• Obituary*: Union County Standard 28 August 1914 Obituary: MRS. H.E. FERRIS DIED SUDDENLY
  Was In Her 90^th Year and For Many Years Prominent in Methodist Church Work
  Mrs. Harriet E. Ferris, widow of James R. Ferris, died suddenly at her home, 129 Prospect street, on Tuesday morning at 5:30, after a severe attack of acute indigestion which she endured for an hour and a half. Mrs. Ferris would have been 90 years old next Monday if she had lived. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. M.F. Pearsall and Miss Ella Ferris, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
  Mrs. Ferris was born in New York, August 31, 1824 and had been a resident of this town for fifty-six years. Her husband died about six years ago. Mrs. Ferris had resided here since the town was a farming district, the Ferris family owning much of the land along what is now known as Prospect street, from Broad street to Dudley avenue, the upper part of Prospect street and Ferris place, having been opened by them.
  For many years Mrs. Ferris was a member of the First Methodist church and was one of its most prominent workers. She was for over forty years president of the Ladies Aid Society of that church. She was also active in missionary and charitable lines and her effective work in the organizations with which she was affiliated is well remembered by the older residents of the town. She was one of the charter members of the older circulating library and was later a trustee of the Westfield Public Library.
  Mrs. Ferris was always active in movements for the welfare of the town and only relinquished her work when rheumatism affected her activity. She had all her faculties until the last, was a diligent reader and bright conversationalist, keeping in close touch with National and State and local events and was deeply interested in the European war. Her death removes one of the oldest residents of the town and a noted figure from church and literary work.
  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30 and will be conducted by Rev. G. Franklin Ream, of the First Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Dr. C.M. Anderson, of Plainfield, a former pastor of Mrs. Ferris. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery.
  

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2006

Josiah Seymour Ferris

• Father: Joseph Ferris b. 15 Nov 1757, d. 23 Nov 1841
• Mother: Lydia Seymour b. 27 Feb 1763, d. 25 Sep 1837

• Birth*: Josiah was born on 19 August 1788, St John, New Brunswick, Canada.
• He was the son of Joseph Ferris and Lydia Seymour.
• Marriage*: Josiah married Elizabeth Royce, Peekskill, Westchester, New York.¹
• Death*: Josiah died on 17 February 1882, Westfield, New Jersey, at age 93.
• Obituary*: New York Herald 18 February 1882 Obituary: "Ferris - On Friday, Feb. 17, Josiah S. Ferris, in his 94th year. Funeral services on Monday 20th at 2 p.m. at the residence of his son, James R. Ferris, Westfield, NJ. Trains leave foot of Roberts Street at 1 pm."

• Last Edited: 21 May 2006

Elizabeth Royce

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 13 February 1793.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth married Josiah Seymour Ferris, son of Joseph Ferris and Lydia Seymour, Peekskill, Westchester, New York.¹
• Married Name: Her married name was Ferris.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 18 February 1865, Westfield, New Jersey, at age 72.

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2006

Joseph Ferris

• Father: Jonathan Ferris b. 15 Jul 1732, d. 26 Aug 1798
• Mother: Rachel Dean b. 21 Jul 1735, d. 6 May 1779

• Birth*: Joseph was born on 15 November 1757, Peekskill, New York.
• He was the son of Jonathan Ferris and Rachel Dean.
• Marriage*: Joseph married Lydia Seymour, daughter of Lt. William Seymour and Lydia St. John, on 25 December 1786.
• Address*: About 1787, Joseph Ferris moved to St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.
• Address: About 1801, Joseph Ferris returned to Peekskill, Westchester, New York.
• Death*: Joseph died on 23 November 1841, Peekskill, New York, at age 84.

• Last Edited: 5 Jun 2005

Lydia Seymour

• Father: Lt. William Seymour b. 10 Oct 1735, d. 1 May 1821
• Mother: Lydia St. John b. 8 Sep 1737, d. 21 Jan 1829

• Birth*: Lydia was born on 27 February 1763, Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• She was the daughter of Lt. William Seymour and Lydia St. John.
• Marriage*: Lydia married Joseph Ferris, son of Jonathan Ferris and Rachel Dean, on 25 December 1786.
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1786,her married name was Ferris.
• Death*: Lydia died on 25 September 1837, Peekskill, Westchester, New York, at age 74.

• Last Edited: 1 Jun 2005

Peter Roebuck Pearsall

• Father: Uriah Pearsall b. 1760, d. 22 Nov 1847
• Mother: Catherine Roebuck d. 2 Jul 1791

• Birth*: Peter was born on 1 May 1790, Long Island, New York.¹
• He was the son of Uriah Pearsall and Catherine Roebuck.
• Baptism: Peter was baptized on 6 July 1791 at St. George's Church, Hempstead, Long Island, New York.²
• Marriage*: Peter married Abigail Carman, daughter of Phineas Carman and Huldah Ayers, on 18 November 1813.
• Marriage*: Peter married Hannah Frost on 20 July 1829, Beardstown, Pennsylvania.
• Death*: Peter died on 28 March 1878 at age 87.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2005

Abigail Carman

• Father: Phineas Carman b. 9 Sep 1762, d. 25 Feb 1827
• Mother: Huldah Ayers b. 14 Jul 1763, d. 11 Oct 1849

• Birth*: Abigail was born on 1 September 1794.
• She was the daughter of Phineas Carman and Huldah Ayers.
• Marriage*: Abigail married Peter Roebuck Pearsall, son of Uriah Pearsall and Catherine Roebuck, on 18 November 1813.
• Married Name: As of 18 November 1813,her married name was Pearsall.
• Death*: Abigail died before 1829.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2005

Uriah Pearsall

• Father: Hezechiah Pearsall b. c 1740, d. b 15 Nov 1782
• Mother: Martha Bedell

• Research Note*: Copy of the census taken in 1698, Hempstead, LI: HK Downloaded the PDF from Internet Archive, www.archive.org, Book contributor Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, Digitizing sponsor, Internat Archive. Many Pearsalls.
• Birth*: Uriah was born in 1760.
• He was the son of Hezechiah Pearsall and Martha Bedell.
• Marriage*: Uriah married Catherine Roebuck, daughter of Jarvis Roebuck, on 8 August 1781, St. George's Church, Hempstead, Long Island, New York.
• Marriage*: Uriah married Ann Cornell, daughter of Elijah Cornell and Elizabeth A. Abrams, on 22 April 1792.
• Death*: Uriah died on 22 November 1847, Near Rockaway, Long Island, New York.
• Burial*: Uriah was buried in, Sand Hole Methodist Protestant Churchyard, near "Pearsalls", Lynbrook, Long Island, New York.

• Last Edited: 31 Jan 2009

Catherine Roebuck

• Father: Jarvis Roebuck

• She was the daughter of Jarvis Roebuck.
• Marriage*: Catherine married Uriah Pearsall, son of Hezechiah Pearsall and Martha Bedell, on 8 August 1781, St. George's Church, Hempstead, Long Island, New York.
• Married Name: As of 8 August 1781,her married name was Pearsall.
• Death*: Catherine died on 2 July 1791.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2003

Hezechiah Pearsall

• Father: Henry Pearsall b. c 1710
• Mother: (?) Martha

• Note*: Chap 42 sec 2 died before nov 15 1782.
  
  
• Birth*: Hezechiah was born circa 1740.
• He was the son of Henry Pearsall and (?) Martha.
• Marriage*: Hezechiah married Martha Bedell.
• Death*: Hezechiah died before 15 November 1782.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2005

Martha Bedell

• Marriage*: Martha married Hezechiah Pearsall, son of Henry Pearsall and (?) Martha.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2005

Henry Pearsall

• Father: George Pearsall b. late 1600's
• Mother: Elizabeth Williams

• Note*: Chap 42 sec 1.
  
  
• Marriage*: Henry married (?) Martha.
• Birth*: Henry was born circa 1710.
• He was the son of George Pearsall and Elizabeth Williams.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2005

(?) Martha

• Marriage*: (?) married Henry Pearsall, son of George Pearsall and Elizabeth Williams.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Jarvis Roebuck

• Marriage*: Jarvis married an unknown person .

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2003

Phineas Carman

• Father: Stephen Carman b. 1725
• Mother: Isabel Moores b. 1729, d. 6 Feb 1809

• Marriage*: Phineas married Huldah Ayers, daughter of James Ayers and Hope Bloomfield.
• Birth*: Phineas was born on 9 September 1762.
• He was the son of Stephen Carman and Isabel Moores.
• Death*: Phineas died on 25 February 1827 at age 64.

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2005

Huldah Ayers

• Father: James Ayers
• Mother: Hope Bloomfield

• Marriage*: Huldah married Phineas Carman, son of Stephen Carman and Isabel Moores.
• Married Name: Her married name was Carman.
• Birth*: Huldah was born on 14 July 1763.
• She was the daughter of James Ayers and Hope Bloomfield.
• Death*: Huldah died on 11 October 1849 at age 86.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2003

Stephen Carman

• Father: Richard Carman b. 1698, d. 22 Dec 1768
• Mother: Abigail Kent

• Birth*: Stephen was born in 1725.
• He was the son of Richard Carman and Abigail Kent.
• Marriage*: Stephen married Isabel Moores, daughter of Samuel Moores and Experience Fitz-Randolf, on 16 August 1748.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2005

Isabel Moores

• Father: Samuel Moores b. 29 Aug 1694, d. 31 May 1756
• Mother: Experience Fitz-Randolf b. 14 Jul 1696, d. 10 Apr 1758

• Birth*: Isabel was born in 1729, Woodbridge, New Jersey.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Moores and Experience Fitz-Randolf.
• Marriage*: Isabel married Stephen Carman, son of Richard Carman and Abigail Kent, on 16 August 1748.
• Married Name: As of 16 August 1748,her married name was Carman.
• Death*: Isabel died on 6 February 1809.

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2005

Richard Carman

• Father: Samuel Carman
• Mother: Sarah (?)

• Marriage*: Richard married Abigail Kent, daughter of Stephen Kent and Abigail (?).
• Birth*: Richard was born in 1698, Long Island, Hempstead, New York.
• He was the son of Samuel Carman and Sarah (?).
• Death*: Richard died on 22 December 1768.

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2005

Abigail Kent

• Father: Stephen Kent
• Mother: Abigail (?)

• She is the daughter of Stephen Kent and Abigail (?).
• Marriage*: Abigail married Richard Carman, son of Samuel Carman and Sarah (?).

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2003

Samuel Moores

• Father: Joseph Moores

• Birth*: Samuel was born on 29 August 1694.
• He was the son of Joseph Moores.
• Marriage*: Samuel married Experience Fitz-Randolf in April 1717.
• Death*: Samuel died on 31 May 1756 at age 61.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2003

Experience Fitz-Randolf

• Birth*: Experience was born on 14 July 1696.
• Marriage*: Experience married Samuel Moores, son of Joseph Moores, in April 1717.
• Married Name: As of April 1717,her married name was Moores.
• Death*: Experience died on 10 April 1758 at age 61.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2003

James Ayers

• Marriage*: James married Hope Bloomfield.

• Last Edited: 27 Aug 2003