Category Archives: Line – ROFF

William Roff

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Descent by Sea

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 →

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Frederick Roff

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Descent by Sea

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 →

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Isaac Roff

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Descent by Sea

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 →

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Jacob Fratt

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Descent by Sea

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 →

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Lewis Sicker

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Descent by Sea

Lewis Sicker aka Lodewyk Sikker  (c. 1738-1809) was born in Germany about 1738.  He was my 4th Great Grandfather.  Lewis crossed the threshold leaving Europe and journeyed to the American Colonies by sea.  Nothing is known about Lewis’ parents or why … Continue reading →

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Barent Thalheimer

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Descent by Sea

Barent Thalheimer (Tollhamer) (circa 1720-?) was born in Dutchess County, NY as a first generation in the Colonies. His father was Henrig Bernt Thalheimer, a Palantine who immigrated to America in 1709. His mother remains unknown. Barent Thalheimer married Christina … Continue reading →

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