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| _Garfield Arthur ROOSA _+
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|_Dorothy Josephine ROOSA _|
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|_Julia Mary REGAN ______
(1873 - 1957) m 1905
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_Joseph FAIRCHILD Jr_+
| (1757 - 1842) m 1780
_Bille FAIRCHILD ____|
| (1781 - 1860) |
| |_Hannah WHEELER _____+
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|--Hannah FAIRCHILD
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|_Anna STILES ________|
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_Caleb GATES ________+
| (1695 - 1774) m 1716
_Simeon GATES _______|
| (1724 - 1795) m 1753|
| |_Mary FOBES _________+
| (1694 - 1774) m 1716
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|--Elizabeth GATES
| (1768 - 1877)
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|_Prudence BILLINGS __|
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[31165] Family was one of the 13 families Wm Penn brought to Philadelphis in 1684
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!BIRTH:FHC film #842647, (45 in 1855) 1855 Township of Rochester, Ulster, NY
census, is 1809
BIRTH:exact date from film # 0017885, Rochester, Ulster, NY, 1st Dutch Reformed
Ch.
CHRISTENING:listed with birthdate, but no christening date, in film # 0017885
MARRIAGE:calculated from birth of 1st child
Maiden name from film # 0017885, Rochester, Ulster, NY, 1st Dutch Reformed Ch.
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_Robert REYNOLDS ________+
| (1791 - 1856)
_Robert Leroy REYNOLDS _|
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| |_Susannah Helen CAPWELL _
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|--Dora Delphine REYNOLDS
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|_Sarah E. SPRAGUE ______|
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_Andries J. ROOSA ___+
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_Jacob Delamater ROOSA ____|
| (1800 - 1882) m 1834 |
| |_Maria SUYLAND ______
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|--William Martin ROOSA
| (1840 - 1921)
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|_Elizabeth VAN BENSCHOTEN _|
(1801 - 1887) m 1834 |
|_____________________
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As far as I can gather, the Jacob Roosa family lived in the Liberty or Neversink area to around 1858. William's death certificate states he was born in Liberty and his younger brother Garrett's states he was born in Neversink. It was then, as stated in William's Civil War pension records that his William's moved to an "area now called Livingston Manor", Sullivan Co., NY. There he was involved in the lumbering business as a laborer.
William Roosa served with Company H, 143rd Regiment, New York Vol. Infantry during the Civil War. At age of 24 years, he enlisted at Goshen, Orange Co., NY to serve one year and was mustered in as private on October 13, 1864 under Captain George H. Decker. Records indicate he was 5' 10 1/2", 180 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes and fair complexion. He marched with General W.T. Sherman on his "March to the Sea" from Atlanta, GA to Goldsboro, NC. Near Savannah, GA, on December 10, 1864, "while on the march and greatly fatigued he with his company were sent out as skirmishers upon the appearance of the enemy and while hurriedly crossing a field in which were several ditches [he] in jumping said ditches with heavily loaded knapsack and cartridge box fell [on the opposite bank] and ruptured himself." The resulting scrotal hernia he suffered impacted his health for the remainder of the war as well as his life. His company saw action in the Battle of Bentonville, NC, March 19-21, 1865 but it doubtful he participated since he was less than full strength. He served to the war's end and mustered out with company on July 20, 1865 at Washington, D.C. On July 22, 1865, William spent a night in a hospital in New York City suffering from "pleurisy in the right side." He recovered from this and returned to his parents home in Livingston Manor.
War department records and newspaper accounts state William and Roxy Ann purchased and started living on the farm in March, 1866 after marrying on February 11, 1866 at the home of the bride in Parksville, NY by Justice of the Peace George W. Bush. . The only records located so far indicate the farm consisting two pieces of property of 48 and 53 1/4 acres respectively were bought on January 11, 1888 for $1,500.00 from George F. And Louisa Sutherland of Liberty, NY by William M. Roosa.
William was a farmer and operated a saw mill. His war injuries prevented him from strenuous work because afterward he was "laid up for up to three to four days." He participated in light farm work and earned income as a salesman of sewing machines and books, selling goods on commission and his farmhouse on Aden Road Liberty, NY also doubled as a boarding house which was called "The Shady Grove House". From that he received his nickname "Shady Bill".
William's Civil War records are numerous, consisting mostly of applications for increases in pension amounts for disabilities incurred on the battlefield. In October, 1903 his listed disabilities on his pension application included chronic diarrhea, piles, rheumatism and resulting heart disease, all of which supposedly were a result of the rupture suffered near Savannah, GA. His original application for a disability of a hernia was on September 14, 1883 for which he received $4.00 per month. Thereafter, the pension increased as follows: $8.00 on December 2, 1896; $12.00 on November 6, 1901; $14.00 on October 21, 1903; $17.00 on June 17, 1907; $24.00 on December 13, 1911; $30.00 on May 21, 1912 resulting from the Act of May 11, 1912; $32.00 on June 10, 1918; and $50.00 as a result of the Act of May 1, 1920. Affidavits from many of William's fellow soldiers had to be taken because no medical records or official documentation existed of his injury. William sought little help from the company physicians and attempted to cope with the injury the best he could in the field. Besides obtaining the affidavits, William had to endure many physical exams also to prove his disabilities. The following helped by suppling eyewitness accounts to verify how and when the injury occurred and its effects on William and his ability to perform his duties and work: William D. Annis, Edward Barker, William Gordon, John Calkins, Joseph Ward, Matthew Decker, close friend and tent mate James D. Lare, Chauncey S. Fisk, 2nd Lieutenant Alexander H. Brown, John Lamoneax, brother and tent mate Garrett S. Rose, Joseph Taylor, brother-in-law George A. Barnhart, brother-in-laws and tent mates Joseph P. and Samuel Andrus Lewis. Upon William's death, Roxy Ann received a pension of $30.00 per month on June 7, 1921 resulting from the Original widows Pension Act of April 19, 1906. This also had to be supported by affidavits by her surviving brother and sisters who were present when she was married because there existed no public record of their marriage, no church record existed since they were married by a justice of the peace and fire destroyed the certificate they did have. Samuel A. Lewis, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wordon, Matilda "Tillie" Barnhart and friend James D. Lare all provided written proof of the marriage. Unfortunately she received only five months worth before her own death in November of the same year.
The following advertisements were found in 'The Liberty Register' February 7, 1896 Pg. 3 Col. 4 and April 17, 1896 Pg. 3 Col. 5:
"Have you seen the new model Davis Machine, 1894, entirely new?
If you wish to purchase or exchange a sewing machine, address W.M. Roosa, Liberty, N.Y. - 1245
Genuine needles and parts furnished for all sewing machines by W.M. Roosa, Liberty, N.Y. - 1245
All kinds of sewing machines cleaned and repaired. I make them work, or no pay. W.M. Roosa, Liberty, N.Y. - 1245"
The boarding house was named The Shady Grove House. Reference made to it as the Shady Nook House may have arisen from the fact that Cold Spring which was located just up the road from the farmhouse was also called Shady Nook. Fire destroyed most of William and Roxy Ann's possessions shortly before William's death in May, 1921. Among the items destroyed was their marriage certificate and William's Civil War Pension certificate.
Following is from the 1907 edition of "Summer Homes", published by the O&W Railroad, page 88, - "Liberty, Sullivan County, N.Y. - 120 Miles from New York. Fare, $2.40 .... Liberty Station - Liberty Post-Office .... W.M. Roosa - Shady Grove House; 1 1/2 miles; open all year. Accommodates 50: terms $6 and $7, children $3 and $4; free transportation; the house is situated on an elevation among the mountains; lighted with gas; spring water; bath; liberal table; plenty of fresh milk, maple syrup, vegetables, eggs, etc.; heated rooms for winter guests; large, airy rooms suitable for families; short distance from Lake Ophelia and the race track. Write for further particulars, Lock Box No. 617."
DISASTROUS BLAZE - Barn And Contents Destroyed. Believed To Be Of Incendiary Origin (From our Liberty Correspondent.) - Early on Friday morning the large barn owned by Wm M. Roosa, situated about one and a half miles from Liberty, was completely destroyed by fire together with sixteen head of cattle and several outbuildings. The flames had gained sufficient headway before being discovered by [unreadable] Smith, a neighboring farmer, that an attempt to extinguish the flames proved futile. Mr. Roosa is unable to account for the cause of the conflagration, but expressed his belief that it may have been of incendiary origin, as he noticed the blaze raging furiously at several parts of the building at the same time, and a hay stack outside the barn showed evidence of having been started in several places. As there have been numerous fires of unknown origin in this vicinity of late his theory is plausible. The building, with cattle and all farm equipment, were a total loss and only partly covered by insurance. ("Sullivan County Review" Roscoe, NY, (Vol XXI, No. 31)October 22, 1914, pg. 1 col. 4)
FIFTY YEARS MARRIED AND FIFTY YEARS ON SAME FARM
On Thursday, February 11, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Roosa celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding at their home, The Shady Grove House, about two miles east of Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Roosa have lived on the same place since their marriage fifty years ago. There were about seventy-five relatives and friends who gathered to make the fiftieth anniversary a pleasant joyous event. Although Mr. Roosa is now in his 75th year he dances a square set along with his neighbor, Thomas Kane, as cleverly as a youth of twenty. A most pleasing time was had by all who attended.1
The following obituaries appeared in the two local papers "The Liberty Register" and "The Monticello Watchman". The second obituary contains numerous errors. The corrections are in parenthesis following the erroneous information
Obituary of William M. Roosa - William M. Roosa, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home known as Shady Nook Farm near Liberty village Wednesday morning, May 25, following an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Roosa was nearly eighty-one years of age, being born August 11, 1840. He was a member of the 143rd Regiment. Deceased is survived by his wife, who was Ann Lewis, three sons Schuyler, David and Garfield all of Liberty and two daughters Mrs. Henry Green at home and Mrs. William Scharff of Brooklyn. The funeral services are to be held tomorrow, Saturday, at the late residence, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. S.F. Franklin officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Cemetery.2
Death of an Old Civil War Veteran - William M. Roosa died at the home of his sister (daughter), Mrs. Henry Green, in the town of Liberty, on Wednesday morning, May 25th, aged 80 years, 9 months and 14 days. Cause of death was pneumonia. Deceased was born in the town of Bethel (Liberty), August 11th, 1840. In early life he went with his parents to Liberty (Livingston Manor), which was his home when the Civil War broke out 60 years ago. He enlisted in the 143rd Regiment at the age of 21 (24) years; served through that conflict, was honorably discharged in 1865. Soon after he married Ann Lewis, of Liberty, who survived him, after a marriage of more than 50 years, also three sons, Schuyler Duryea (Schuyler C.), David S. (David F.) and James Garfield (Garfield Arthur), all residing in the township of Liberty; also two daughters, Mrs. William Scharff, residing in the city of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Henry Green, residing at the Shady Nook (Grove) Farm Boarding House in the town of Liberty. His funeral was held there last Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Samuel F. Franklin, of the Presbyterian Church of Liberty, officiating. Interment at Liberty.3
The 1870 Census, Town of Liberty, Sullivan County, New York
William M. Rosa, age 27, farmer, value of real estate is $1,500.00, value of personal estate is $775.00, born in New York, both father and mother born domestically, can read and write.
Roxey Ann Rosa, age 26, keeps house, born in New York, both father and mother born domestically, can read and write.
Betsey Rosa, age 1, born in New York, both father and mother born domestically
Jane Egan, age 11, domestic servant, born in New York, both father and mother born domestically, attended school within past year, can read and write
James Wentworth, age 18, farm laborer, born in New York, both father and mother born domestically, can read and write.
The 1880 Census, Town of Liberty, Sullivan County, New York.
William M. Rose, age 39, married, farmer, was not unemployed during past year, can read and write, born in New York, both father and mother were born in New York.
Roxesy Ann Rose, age 34, wife, married, keeps house, can read and write, born in New York, both father and mother were born in New York.
Besie Rose, age 10, daughter, at home, attended school within the past year, can read and write, was born in New York, both father and mother were born in New York.
Scylar Rose, age 7, son, at home, attended school within the past year, can read and write, was born in New York, both father and mother were born in New York.
Delia Rose, age 5, daughter, at home, attended school within the past year, can read and write, was born in New York, both father and mother were born in New York.
Willie Rose, age 1, son, at home, born in New York, both father and mother were born in New York.
Jacob Rose, age 80, father, married, border, can not read or write, born in New York, both father and mother were born in New York.
Betsy E. Rose, age 75, mother, married, border, can read, can not write, born in New York, both father and mother were born in New York.
The 1892 Census, Town of Liberty, Sullivan County, New York
William Roosa, age 51
Roxy A. Roosa, age 49
Bessie Roosa, age 23
Schuyler Roosa, age 19
Delia Roosa, age 17
Willie M. Roosa, age 14
Garfield Roosa, age 12
David F. Roosa, age 10
Peter Roosa, age 5
Katie Roosa
1900 Census T/Liberty
William Roosa, born Aug. 1841, age 58, married for 34 yrs., born in NY, both parents born in NY
Roxy Ann, born Nov. 1843, age 56, married 34 yrs., had 10 children, 8 survive
born in NY, both parents born in NY
Schuyler, born June, 1873, 26, day labor
Delia May, born May, 1875, 25
William, born July, 1878, 21, farm labor
Garfield, born Aug., 1880, 19, farm labor
David, born Aug., 1882, 17, farm labor
Kate, born May, 1884, 16
Peter P., born Nov., 1887, 12, at school
1910 Census T/Liberty
William M. Roosa, age 70, first marriage, 44 yrs., #81 on farm schedule, all below born in New York as well as parents (that info is incorrect for Julia who's parents were born in Ireland), all speak English, farmer on dairy farm
Roxy A., wife, age 67, first marriage, 40 yrs., mother of 9 children - 5 survive, keeper of boarding house
David, son, age 26, single, farm hand on dairy farm
Schuyler, son, 36, first marriage, 7 yrs., farm hand on dairy farm
Millie, daughter-in-law, 32, first marriage, 7 yrs, mother of 2 children-1 survives
Hilda, granddaughter, age 2
Garfield, son, 28, first marriage, 5 yrs., teamster-does odd jobs
Julia, daughter-in-law, 29, first marriage, 5 yrs., mother of 5 children-4 survive
Florence, granddaughter, age 4
Gladys, granddaughter, age 2
William, grandson, age 1 4/12
Dorothy, granddaughter, age 5/12
A note of caution for a researcher that there was another William Roosa living in the Town of Neversink, Sullivan County area in the 1800's - early 1900's. He and his wife are buried in the Fallsburg/Neversink Cemetery Divine Corners Road Hurleyville, NY. Some of their children are buried in the Liberty Cemetery.
1. The Liberty Register. Liberty, NY. Friday, February 19, 1915. Pg. 1, Col. 4.
2. The Liberty Register Liberty, NY. Friday, May 27, 1921. Pg. 8.
3.The Monticello Watchman. Monticello, NY. June 03, 1921. Pg. 3, Col. 3.
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William and Roxy Ann were married at the home of the bride on Revonah Hill Parksville, NY by Justice of the Peace George W. Bush, Esq.
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Born August 11, 1840 at the Town of Liberty, New York
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_Cornelius VAN AKEN __+
| (1786 - ....) m 1806
_Conrad VAN AKEN ____|
| (1812 - ....) |
| |_Polly (Annatje) JOY _
| m 1806
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|--William VAN AKEN
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|_Mahetabel GOLF _____|
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