Elizabeth S. Wightman

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, Henry & Theresa are living at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY. They have a daughter, Evangeline, age 1. Also in the household is Iona Woodard 16 NY, a domestic servant. They are living near other Wightman family members.

In 1880 they are still at Wirt. There are 6 children in the household: Eva 11, Edward 9, Marcus(or Marion or Marvin) 7, Elizabeth 5, Addie 4, & Lulu 2.

In the Federal Census of 1900, the family is still at Wirt: Henry, Theresa, Evangeline, Elizabeth S., Adalade A., Lulu T., Mabel, & Lavern A.

Henry married Theressa T. Unknown Abt 1868, NY. Theressa was born 13 Jan 1843, NY; died 28 Jun 1918. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Edward H. & Sarah A. Wightman, ages 44 & 40, are living at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY. With them in the household are: Anderson (sp?) 19, Henry 17, & Eliza M. 9. They are next door to other Wightman family members: Sally 70, Betsey 68, Julia 32, & Lucy 84 (all b NY).

In the Federal Census of 1870, Edward H. & Sarah A. are ages 65 & 62. They are still at Wirt. With them are the following individuals: Aaron H. Elliott 21 PA; Eliza M. Elliott (or Wightman?) 28 -- most likely their daughter; and Albertis Hazzard 21 NY, works on farm.

In the Federal Census of 1880, Edward & Sarah A., ages 74 & 72, are still at Wirt. Other family members are close by.

The following notes are from this source: "History of Allegany County, N.Y.: with illustrations descriptive of scenery, private residences, public buildings, fine blocks, and important manufactories, from original sketches by artists of the highest ability, and portraits of old pioneers and prominent residents" (New York: F.W. Beers, 1879) p 381: The First-Day Baptist Church of Richburg was set off from the Baptist Church of Friendship and constituted as a church 29 Feb 1828. Among its founding members were the following Wightmans: Simon, Catherine, Roona, Rhoda, & Edward. Also, on its list of deacons or clerks is E. H. Wightman (this is likely Edward Hubbard Wightman).

Edward H. Wightman was Town Supervisor of Wirt in 1866/67.

Edward married Sarah Ann Unknown Abt 1830, NY. Sarah was born 23 Oct 1809, NY; died Between 21 Jan 1894 and 1895, Allegany Co., NY; was buried Between 23 Jan 1894 and 1895, Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The 1830 Federal Census at Bolivar, Allegany Co., NY, lists the following Wightmans: Simon, Aaron, E.H.

The 1840 Federal Census at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY, list the following Wightmans: A., E.H., S., & L.

In the Federal Census of 1850 at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY, Simon (Simeon) Wightman is 66 CT and Catherine is 64 NY. With them is Maria Wightman 37 NY, presumably a daughter; also Samuel Cusses 8 NY and Caroline D. Cusses 4 MI.

In 1825, Simon Wightman was an Overseer of the Poor at Bolivar, appointed by the Town Council.

The following is excerpted from "Allegany County and its people: a centennial memorial history of Allegany County, New York" (Alfred, N.Y.: W.A. Fergusson & Co., 1896) p 865: "Simon Wightman came from Skaneateles, Onondaga Co., to this county about 1812, and took up a lot of 150 acres, whose timber he felled and hewed, made his house of logs, and raised a small crop for present sustenance. He married Catherine Allen. They had 10 children of whom 3 survive: William of Turtle Point, PA; Morton, and Simon. Morton was born Oct 11, 1824, married in 1850, Calista, daughter of Rev. I. Knapp of Wirt and Sally Stanton his wife. His children living are Mark A. and Luther L. Simon Wightman, son of Simon and Catherine (Allen) Wightman, born March 6, 1827, married Melissa S. Gilbert, Sept 25, 1853. Their children are Rosa E., Frank M. and Bennie A. Simon Wightman Sr. and his wife Catherine were among the constituent members of the Baptist Church of Richburg, organized in 1828."

The following notes are from this source: "History of Allegany County, N.Y.: with illustrations descriptive of scenery, private residences, public buildings, fine blocks, and important manufactories, from original sketches by artists of the highest ability, and portraits of old pioneers and prominent residents" (New York: F.W. Beers, 1879) p 381: The First-Day Baptist Church of Richburg was set off from the Baptist Church of Friendship and constituted as a church 29 Feb 1828. Among its founding members were the following Wightmans: Simon, Catherine, Roona (Roomy?), Rhoda, & Edward. Also, on its list of deacons or clerks is E. H. Wightman.

Simon married Catherine Allen 29 Sep 1805. Catherine was born 29 Sep 1786, NY; died 28 Nov 1871, Allegany Co., NY; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The gravestone does not have her maiden name. Catherine's maiden name is given in the following book: "Allegany County and its people: a centennial memorial history of Allegany County, New York" (Alfred, N.Y.: W.A. Fergusson & Co., 1896) p 865.