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Author Archives: Descent by Sea
Johannes Runkle
Johannes (Johan – Hance) Runkle (c. 1735-1803) was born about 1735, probably in the Runkle region of Germany. He was the progenitor of Runkles in New York State, a farmer who fought in the Revolutionary War, as well as the … Continue reading
John Runkle
John Runkle (1756-1813) was born March 28, 1756 in the Boght (Watervliet), NY. He was my third great grandfather. His parents were Johan Runkle (1730-1803) and Anna Barbara Neher (1728-1793). John’s father purchased a 246 acre farm in October 1769 … Continue reading
Posted in -6th Generation, Line - ROFF, Runkle Ancestry, Served in War, Van Woert Ancestry
Tagged Rest together RIP
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Clement Ducas
Clement Ducas (c. 1780-?) of French heritage and born in France before the time of the French Revolution. His parents are unknown. According to multiple family sources, the Clement family resided on a plantation in French-ruled Haiti. The story goes … Continue reading
Frederick Roff
Frederick ROFF (about 1728-1825) was born in 1728, probably in Germany although some believe he was of Dutch origin. How and when he immigrated by sea remains unknown. He served in the Revolutionary War, owned a farm, had a son … Continue reading
Posted in -7th Generation, ARRIVED BY SEA, Colonie/Watervliet, NY, Line - ROFF, Roff Ancestry, Served in War, Tollhamer Ancestry
Tagged Economic political trauma, Parents' loss of adult child
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William Roff
William Roff (1769-1862) was born July 24, 1769 in Watervliet, NY. William’s life was marked by loss: his brother was murdered over real estate, his wife died early leaving two young children to be raised by William. His simple gravestone … Continue reading
Posted in -6th Generation, Colonie/Watervliet, NY, Line - ROFF, Roff Ancestry, Sicker Ancestry
Tagged Early loss of spouse, Family dispute over will
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Frederick Roff
Frederick Roff (1795-1890), a veteran of the War of 1812, was widowed early and raised five children on his own. He owned a number of farms and lived until age 95. Frederick, my great-great grandfather, was born January 3, 1795 … Continue reading
Posted in -5th Generation, Colonie/Watervliet, NY, Line - ROFF, Roff Ancestry, Runkle Ancestry, Served in War
Tagged Early loss of spouse, Owned significant real estate, Parents' loss of adult child
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Isaac Roff
Isaac Roff (1846-1927) was born on December 10, 1846 in Colonie, NY, the youngest of five children. He was motherless by age 2. Isaac was raised with his father and grandfather, both farmers since the late 1700s. Isaac eventually owned … Continue reading
Jacob Fratt
Jacob Fratts (c. 1725-1777) was most likely born in Germany — possibly in Wurtemberg. He probably was a Palatine. It appears that Jacob Fratts arrived by sea before 1758 because a record in the Colonial Laws of New York of … Continue reading
Posted in -8th Generation, ARRIVED BY SEA, Colonie/Watervliet, NY, Fratt Ancestry, Line - ROFF, Palatine Immigrant
Tagged Owned significant real estate
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John Thomas Norton
John Thomas Norton (1865-1942) was born in Troy, New York, on February 4, 1865 during the civil war. His parents Thomas Norton (about 1822-1888) and Rose Shattuck (about 1825-1898) came by sea from Ireland. John Thomas became a well respected … Continue reading
Posted in -4th Generation, Hammond Ancestry, Line - NORTON, Norton Ancestry, Troy, NY
Tagged Rest together RIP
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Thomas Norton
Thomas NORTON (1822-1888) was born in Tipperary County, Ireland (probably Thurles Town) in 1822. As an immigrant, he worked hard, became active in politics and provided his son John Thomas with an Ivy League education. Thomas arrived to New York … Continue reading
Posted in -5th Generation, ARRIVED BY SEA, Line - NORTON, Norton Ancestry, Troy, NY
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