Category Archives: LOCATION

Joseph Rikert

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Descent by Sea

Joseph Rikert (c. 1670-c. 1742) was born about 1670 in Kirchberg, Wurtemberg, Germany. He was a Palantine immigrant who became a founder of Rhinebeck and active in the establishment of three churches. His father was Hans (John) Reichard of Kirchberg, … Continue reading →

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William Hammond

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Descent by Sea

William Hammond was born about 1815 in Tipperary County, Ireland. Very little is known about his life as no documented records can be found.  What exists are a few online queries by an untraceable great grandson posted in the 1990s.   … Continue reading →

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Richard Hammond

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Descent by Sea

Richard Hammond (1849-1919) was born January 27, 1849 in Thurles, Tipperary County, Ireland.   It was a time of the Great Famine with mass starvation and immigration.  Richard came by sea to America with his mother, twin brother, and two other … Continue reading →

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Johannes Runkle

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Descent by Sea

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 →

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Clement Ducas

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Descent by Sea

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 →

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Frederick Roff

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Descent by Sea

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 →

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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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