Descendants of Richard Sears

Eighth Generation

(Continued)

7084. James Sears (Arza , Daniel , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 26 Dec 1822 in Van Buren, Onondaga, NY. He died 31 May 1923 in Van Buren, NY and was buried in Van Buren, NY, 2934.

S.P. May p.527 Lives in Van Buren, Onondaga co, NY PO Baldwinsville.
!FRS Mr Sears spent his entire life in Van Buren. At the age of 21 he bought
the farm on Sorrell Hill from Browning Nichols and a year later married Hannah,
his daughter. Browning Nichols bought the uncleared tract from a Revolutionary
War grantee in 1826. It contained 125 acres. Between them they cut the tres,
pulled the stumps and cleared the land, it proved to be a very productive farm
that stayed in the family about 130 years. He built a fourteen room brick
house on it in 1867. It still stands and is in excellent condition even now in
1976.
BURIED:Sorrell Hill Cemetery

James married Hannah Nichols, daughter of Browning Nichols Rev. and Persis Howe, on 28 Feb 1844. Hannah was born in Van Buren, NY. She died 2 Mar 1878 in Van Buren, NY.

They had the following children:

  9690 F i Viola Sears was born 22 Sep 1848 in Van Buren, NY. She died 12 May 1849 and was buried in Sorrell Hill Cem, 3897.
  9691 M ii Fred L Sears was born 21 Sep 1850 in Van Buren, NY. He died 8 Mar 1889.

S.P. May p.526 Mr Sears took great interest in the family history, and in May 1887, and a pilgrimage to the homes of his forefathers in Connecticut and
Massachusetts, and photographed many objects of interest. His widow resides in Warners. They had no children


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SEARS, Fred L.

Posted by Kathy Crowell on Fri, 10 Jul 1998

Surnames:

Fred L. Sears, "Van Buren, was born in the town of Van Buren, Sept. 21, 1850. His father, James Sears, was born in the town of Van Buren, Dec. 26, 1822. His mother was Hannah (Nichols) Sears, daughter of Rev. Browning Nichols. The Sears family trace their descent back to Richard Sears, of Yarmouth, Mass., who landed there in 1638. They have a full genealogical tree, tracing their history for nine generations to English ancestry in the year 1500, and were prominent in the early history of Van Buren. Fred L. was married Aug. 29, 1878, to Eunice A., daughter of Daniel P. Peck, a man of purity and uprightness, who died June 19, 1879, at the age of 52 years, and Betsey Foster Peck. She was a granddaughter of Peter Peck, who by his genial and sympathetic manner was uncle to all. He came to this town from Sturdy, Vt., by way of Pompey where the family lived for a few years, and at an early age surrounded his home with over 400 acres of valuable land, uniting in marriage with Eunice Beckwith. On the maternal side the grandfather of Mrs. Sears, Delanson Foster, who by reason of his military relations was called captain, was one of the early settlers who helped make the town. Two little girls, Flora and Fanny, are in the home at Warners; Mrs. Peck also resides there. Mrs. Sears was graduated from Cazenovia Seminary in the class of 1876, taking with her a pleasant souvenir for literary work done in that institution. Mr. Sears was a deep thinker and a fine scholar, for while debarred by reason of ill health from active pursuits, he used thoroughly the means at hand for heart and mind culture. His temperance principles were very pronounced and his Christian principles had an every day using. He died March 8, 1889, aged 39 years." Source: Bruce, Dwight H. (Ed.), Onondaga's Centennial. Boston History Co., 1896, Vol. II, pp. 260-261.
        Fred married Eunice A Peck, daughter of Daniel P Peck and Betsy Foster, on 29 Aug 1878 in Warners, NY. Eunice was born 30 Aug 1854 in Van Buren, NY. She died 12 May 1939 in Syracuse, NY and was buried in Warners Village.
  9692 M iii Grant Sears was born 24 May 1853 in Van Buren, NY. He died 15 Feb 1854 and was buried in Sorrell Hill Cem, 3899.
  9693 F iv Mary Sears was born 21 Apr 1855 in Van Buren, NY. She died 6 Nov 1927 in Unm. and was buried in Sorrell Hill Cem, 3900.
  9694 F v Lizzie Sears was born 4 Jun 1861 in Van Buren, NY. She died 1909 in Van Buren, Unm., NY and was buried in , 3901.
+ 9695 M vi Louis J Sears

7086. Louisa Sears (Ambrose , Daniel , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 1824 in <, NY>. She died 6 Feb 1894 in , Republic Co, KS and was buried in White Rock Cem.

Louisa married Albert Ocobock. Albert was born 1815 in , NY. He died 1882/1883 in , Republic Co, KS and was buried in White Rock Cem, Republic Co.

Mrs Glenn Loring

Albert and Louisa had the following children:

+ 9696 M i James Monroe Ocobock
  9697 M ii George A Ocobock was born 1843 in , Chautauqua Co, NY. He died 4 Oct 1864.
  9698 F iii Juliette (Julia) Ocobock was born 1845 in , Chautauqua Co, NY.
  9699 F iv Maria Ocobock was born 1847 in , Chautauqua Co, NY.
        Maria married Wilmont P Fuller. Wilmont was born 1843 in <, Chautauqua Co, NY>.
  9700 M v Alonzo Ocobock was born 1849 in <, Chautauqua Co, NY>.
  9701 M vi Willie Ocobock was born 1851 in <, Chautauqua Co, NY>.

7088. Daniel Deliance Sears (Ahiram , Daniel , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 1821 in Baldwinsville, NY. was buried in , 2935.

Dirje Childs Garrett, White Oak, TX

Daniel married (1) Emily Hopkins Wilcox. Emily was born 1830 in .

They had the following children:

  9702 F i Anna Belle Sears was born 1852 in Baldwinsville, NY. was buried in , 3903.
+ 9703 M ii Fred. Allison Sears
  9704 M iii Arthur Sears was born 1856 in Baldwinsville, NY. was buried in , 3905.

Daniel also married (2) Living

7103. Susan Lamerson (Tamma Sears , John , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 18 Dec 1814 in .

Susan married Brinkerhoff Ladu, son of Tompkins Ladu and Mercy Gilbert, on 17 Oct 1833 in , NY. Brinkerhoff was born 15 Jul 1808 in , Dutchess co, NY. He died 1 Nov 1883 in Van Buren, NY.

S.P. May shows La Duc. VLT Occup: farmer

Brinkerhoff and Susan had the following children:

  9705 F i Annis Ladu was born 15 Aug 1834 in <, NY>. She died 28 Nov 1875 in , NY.
  9706 M ii Willet Ladu was born 1838 in .
  9707 M iii Ladu was born May 1840 in . He died in d. inf. and was buried in Rosehill Cem, Syracuse, NY.

lived 10 days
  9708 M iv John T Ladu was born 1842 in Lysander, NY. He died 15 Dec 1913 in , CA.
        John married Carrie Lockwood on 4 Apr 1872.
  9709 M v Duane Ladu was born 12 Feb 1845 in Van Buren, NY. He died 9 Dec 1915 in Camillus, NY and was buried in Warner's Rd Cem, NY.
        Duane married Alice A Kellogg on 26 Dec 1877.
+ 9710 M vi Gilbert Ladu
  9711 F vii Elva Ladu was born 8 Nov 1849 in . She died 20 Oct 1900.
  9712 M viii Sears Ladu was born 1854 in .
        Sears married Living
  9713 M ix Oscar Ladu was born after 1856 in .
  9714 F x Susan Ladu was born 27 Oct 1856 in . She died 29 Jul 1874.

7121. Mary E Sears (John , John , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 29 Aug 1844 in Red Creek, NY. She died 7 Dec 1875 and was buried in , 2935ai.

S.P. May handnotes

Mary married Mills St. Douglass, son of Harvey Douglass and Susan Lester. Mills was born 12 Nov 1834 in Sterling, NY.

They had the following children:

  9715 F i Luella Douglass was born 3 May 1863 in Victory, NY. She died 10 Apr 1883.
  9716 M ii Harvey Sears Douglass was born 5 Aug 1864 in Victory, NY. He died 23 Oct 1876.
  9717 M iii Frank M Doughton Douglass was born 6 Jul 1871 in Red Creek, NY.

7122. Spencer L Sears (John , John , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 13 Apr 1847 in Red Creek, NY. was buried in , 2935aii.

Spencer married Carrie H Coleman, daughter of Lauren Coleman and Ann M Cosgrove. Carrie was born 7 Aug 1847 in Conquest, NY.

They had the following children:

  9718 M i Sears was born 4 Nov 1869 in Victory, NY. He died 4 Nov 1869.
  9719 F ii Edna Ona Sears was born 5 Sep 1874 in Wolcott, Wayne, NY. was buried in , 3905aii.

7133. Charles Williams Sears (Charles , Abijah , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 13 Jun 1830 in Newark Valley, NY. He died 8 Dec 1915 and was buried in , 2943.

S.P. May p.527 Is a bookseller in Binghamton, NY
!John W Sears Archive: Became Commodore WWW, Vol 1, 1099, m. 4 Feb 1885, Rosa
Helen Ranlett - no mention of children.

Charles married Augusta R Howe. Augusta was born 1833 in Delhi, NY. She died 26 Jul 1880.

They had the following children:

  9720 M i James Hamilton Sears was born 6 Jan 1855 in Binghamton, NY. He died 1915 and was buried in , 3906.

S.P. May handnotes Lt James Hamilton Sears, was born and educated in
Binghamton, NY; entered Annapolis Naval School, 20 Sep 1871, and graduated
with the rank of Ensign, 20 Jun 1876. For three years he was a "Middy" or
as now called, Ensign on the Tennessee, which guarded American interests at
China, Japan and Siam. Retunrning from the three years cruise he entered the
Naval Observatory at Washington, where he spent a year or more. He was
subsequntly attached to the Kearsarge as Ensign. His next detachment was at
the navy yard at Charleston, from where he secured an appointment under Capt
Schley at that time in command of the Baltimore. This latter detachment
brought Lt Sears into the midst of events that have a place in the history of
the United States. The Baltimore conveyed the remains of Ericson, the famous
inventor, to his birthplace, Sweden. This service performed, the Baltimore
sailed to the Mediterranean where after a short stay, the cruiser was ordered
to Chili, where hostilities had broken out. The attack made on a party of
sailors from the Baltimore, and the tragic death of a number of American naval
men is a matter of history. Some of the sailors from the Baltimore were taken
prisoners and Lt Sears was sent on shore to secure their release. This
dangerous errand was successfully performed, by him and his men, although he
was compelled to spend several days in jial. The Chilian incident closed, the
Baltimore returned to the United States. Lt Sears was ordered to Alaska to
make a government survey. After interesting and adventurous experiences in
Alaska, he was placed in command of the survey boat McArthur, which patrolled
the Pacific coast in the vicinity of the bay of San Francisco. Lt Sears
prepared a complete history of the Chilian incident which was published by the
givernment. His thorough knowledge of naval matters as well as his
intelligence and ability to express himself, brought him in to demand by the
government, as a lecturer on naval craft defense in the Naval COllege at
Newport. From there he went to the Naval Home at Philadelphia, where his stay
was abruptly terminated by the trouble with Spain. While at Philadelphia Lt
Sears was honored by Capt Schley, who had been given command of the Flying
Squadron. In selecting his officers, Capt Schley did not forget his
associates on the Baltimore, men he knew to be brave, fearless and
trustqworthy. Lt Sears was one of these, and to him fell the position of Flag
lieutenant. It has been proven an important position, but Lt Sears has been
equal to it, and has brought honor to himself and his country.
!S.P. May p.527 app. Mid. US Navy, 20 Sep 1871; grad 20 Jun The 1876, Ensign

Who's Who in New York City and State, 1904, LR Hamersly Co, NYC, p.526
Lieutenant-commander, US Navy; appointed from NY; entered Naval Academy, 20 Sep
1871; graduated 20 Jun 1876. Ensign, 1 Dec 1877; lieutenant (junioe grade) 2
Dec 1884; Asiatic Station, 1875; Kearsarge, North Atlantic Station, 1879-80;
Naval Academy, 1881; training ship PORTSMOUTH, 1882-4; Naval Observatory, 1885;
Nautical School-ship, St Mary's, 1886-8; steamer BALTIMORE, 1889 to Aug 1892.
Promoted lieutenant 20 Sep 1890; War College, OCt 1892 to Nov 1893; leave of
absence Nov 1893-4; C.S.S. Pattterson, Mar 1894; C.S.S. McArthur Apr 1894-97;
Naval Home, May 1897 to Apr 1898; USS Brooklyn, Apr 1898 to 1899; Torpedo
Station, 18 May 1899; Chicago, 18 Nov 1899. Was promoted to
lieutenant-commander, 29 Mar 1899; Bureau Hydrographic Office, NY, 1 Jun 1901
to 1903; USS Brooklyn, 1903. Address care Navy Dept, Wash DC.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index, 2d ed, Gale Research, ISBN 0-8103-1094-5,
p140; WhAm 1
  9721 M ii Frank W Sears was born 1858 in Binghamton, NY. was buried in , 3907.

S.P. May p.527 of firm Cox & Sears, cigars, Binghamton, NY
        Frank married Fannie Gordon Clark on 1878. Fannie was born 1857 in .
  9722 F iii Mary H Sears was born 1865 in Binghamton, NY. was buried in , 3908.

7134. Albert Edgar Sears (Charles , Abijah , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 10 Jan 1832 in Venice, NY. He died before 1903 and was buried in , 2944.

S.P. May p.528 Is a blacksmith in Duluth, MN; May's handnotes "not living in
1903"

Albert married Mary Ann Allison on 20 May 1857 in Grimsby, Canada. Mary was born 24 Oct 1833 in Nelson, Canada.

They had the following children:

  9723 F i Carrie M Sears was born 6 Aug 1867 in Sand Creek, MI. was buried in , 3912.
  9724 F ii Louisa A Sears was born 20 Feb 1858 in Newark Valley, NY. was buried in , 3909.
  9725 M iii Charles A Sears was born 13 Oct 1860 in Newark Valley, NY. was buried in , 3910.
  9726 M iv John W Sears was born 1 Nov 1864 in Grimsby, Canada. was buried in , 3911.
  9727 M v Frank W Sears was born 20 Sep 1870 in Grimsby, Canada. was buried in , 3913.

7136. Martin V B Sears (Charles , Abijah , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 1 Apr 1836 in Newark Valley, NY. He died before 1903 and was buried in , 2946.

S.P. May on p.528 he lists middle initial as W. (no second middle name?) Is an
upholsterer, carpenter and joiner in Newark Valley, Tioga co, NY; name
originally Martin Van Buren S.

Martin married Sophronia Moore, daughter of Daniel Moore and Electa Porter, on Mar 1861. Sophronia was born 12 Aug 1838 in .

They had the following children:

  9728 F i Elizabeth Moore Sears was born 18 Nov 1864 in Newark Valley, NY. was buried in , 3914.
  9729 M ii Frederic Jerome Sears was born 17 Feb 1870 in Newark Valley, NY. was buried in , 3915.

7138. Delphine Augusta Sears (Charles , Abijah , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 9 Apr 1842 in Newark Valley, NY. was buried in , 2948.

S.P. May p.421 was a music teacher, lives in New. Vall.

Delphine married (1) Charles Pyncheon Lyman, son of Henry D Lyman and Sophia Buckman, on 19 Feb 1867 in Muskegan, MI. Charles was born 12 Aug 1831 in . He died 4 Mar 1868 in Chicago, IL.

S.P. May p.421 was a lumber dealer in Chicago, IL where he died having been
thrown from his carriage.

Charles and Delphine had the following children:

  9730 M i Charles Pyncheon Lyman was born 10 May 1868 in .

Delphine also married (2) Lucius Wells Spalding, son of Moses Spalding and Eunice Johnson, on 6 Oct 1881. Lucius was born 9 Sep 1832 in .

S.P. May p.421 a farmer in New. Vall.

7140. Oliver Williams Sears (Charles , Abijah , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 13 Jun 1845 in Newark Valley, NY. He died after 1903 and was buried in , 2950.

S.P. May p. 528 Is a coal dealer in Binghamton, NY; May's handnotes show
living in 1903

Oliver married Georgianna Bartlett, daughter of Robert Bartlett and Bartlett. Georgianna was born 1853 in .

They had the following children:

  9731 F i Sarah Kingsland Sears was born 11 Nov 1875 in Binghamton, NY. was buried in , 3916.
  9732 M ii Robert Bartlett Sears was born May 1879 in Binghamton, NY. was buried in , 3917.

7141. Caroline Miranda Sears (Charles , Abijah , Knowles , James , Silas , Silas , Richard ) was born 3 Feb 1848 in Newark Valley, NY. was buried in , 2951.

S.P. May p.421 lives in New. Vall.

Caroline married Charles Gouder Estabrook, son of Thaddeus Estabrook and Eliza Buck, on 18 Nov 1875 in Binghamton, NY. Charles was born 6 Oct 1850 in Great Valley, Catt. Co., NY. He died 2 Aug 1880.

S.P. May p.421 grad Univ Penn, 1871; spent a year in European travel and study
and then settled in Binghamton, where he had a fine practice and took high rank
as a physician

Charles and Caroline had the following children:

  9733 M i William Sears Estabrook was born 12 Dec 1877 in .
  9734 M ii Charles Scott Estabrook was born 23 Jun 1879 in .

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