Catherine Allen

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.

Catherine married Simon Wightman 29 Sep 1805. Simon (son of Allen Wightman and Rhoda Lathrop) was born 11 Aug 1784, CT; died 29 Oct 1871, Allegany Co., NY; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [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:

I have made an assumption that Maria is a daughter of Simon & Catherine because she is with them in the 1850 Federal Census at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY.

One online family tree has Maria's first name as Rhoda. The church membership list has a Rhoda Wightman (see notes for her father Simon), but Maria is listed in the census records and cemetery records. I am making an assumption that she is the same individual, as noted on Gary Wightman's family tree at Rootsweb's Worldconnect.

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In the Federal Census of 1870, Lathrop & Jane, ages 49 & 45, are living at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY. With them are Harriet V. 20 and Elbert E. 13; also Oliver Hazzard 22 who works on the farm.

Lathrop married Jane Pierce Abt 1848. Jane was born 13 May 1825, NY; died 18 Oct 1889, Allegany Co., NY; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

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In the Federal Census of 1850, Wm & Melissa are at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY. They have a daughter Francelia, 5 mos. Also with them is William's brother Simon, 23.

In the Federal Census of 1860, Wm & Malissa Whitman, ages 35 & 32, are at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY. They have four children in the household: F. R. 10, Phebe 7, Wm M. 2, & Emma O. 1. (William M. & Emma both died young.)

In the Federal Census of 1870, William & Melissa, ages 46 & 42, are still living at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY. They have four children in the household: Celia 20, Phebe M. 17, Mary E. 7, & Sidney E. 4.

According to the book "Allegany County and its people: a centennial memorial history of Allegany County, New York" (Alfred, N.Y.: W.A. Fergusson & Co., 1896), William, son of Simon & Catherine, lived at Turtle Point, PA, when the book was written. Consequently, I have made an assumption that this William in the 1900 Federal Census is the same individual; he and his wife Melissa are living at Annin Township, McKean Co., PA. Turtle Point is also in McKean Co.

Census data says they have been married 53 years, and have had 7 children, of whom 4 are still living.

The may have had another daughter Elizabeth R., born and died in 1861 (source: online cemetery data).

William married Melissa M. Unknown Abt 1847. Melissa was born Feb 1828, NY; died 1901; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Morton married Calista Knapp 1850. Calista (daughter of Israel Knapp and Sally Stanton) was born 1829; died Bef 1 Jun 1900; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

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In the Federal Census of 1850, Simon is age 23, living with his married brother William and family at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY.

In the 1880 Federal Census, the family is at Wirt: Simon 53, Malissa 48, Rosa 22, Frank 19, Bennie 4; and Sally Gilbert 78, "mother."

Simon married Melissa S. Gilbert 25 Sep 1853. Melissa (daughter of John Gilbert and Sally Unknown) was born 1832, NY; died 1914; was buried , Richburg Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

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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]

Harriet — T. H. Carryer. [Group Sheet]

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In the Federal Census of 1900, Elbert & Ella are at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY. Their three sons are with them.

Online grave information has his dob as 2 Dec 1857.

Elbert married Ella I. Davie 1877. Ella was born 1854, NY; died 27 Oct 1931; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1850 census she is Francelia A.; in 1860 she is F. R.; in 1870 she is Celia.

Sidney — Susie Unknown. Susie was born 18 Apr 1871; died 1962; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1900, Lee L. Wightman is a widower age 38, living at Wirt, NY, with his widowed father Morton, 75, and his two sons, Max A. 9 & Glen T. 7; Eva M. Thomson 20 is boarding with them.

Luther — Lenora Unknown. Lenora was born 18 Oct 1861; died 6 Nov 1893; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the Federal Census of 1900, the family is at Wirt, Allegany Co., NY. Frank & Hattie have three sons in the household.

In the Federal Census of 1910, the family is still at Wirt. They are next to brother Benjamin Wightman, his wife Myrtle, and their mother Melissa, 78.

Frank married Harriet L. "Hattie" Unknown Abt 1887. Harriet was born Between Oct 1866 and 1867, NY; died 1951; was buried , Richburg Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Benjamin — Myrtle P. Unknown. Myrtle was born 1877; died 1965; was buried , Richburg Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Marvin married Nellie J. Unknown Abt 1898. Nellie was born 13 Oct 1872; died 12 Oct 1943; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Lavern — Jennie M. Unknown. Jennie was born 31 Jul 1888; died 30 Apr 1949; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

Herbert — Gertrude Unknown. Gertrude was born 30 Jun 1886; died 29 Aug 1966; was buried , Dimick-Wirt Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]

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In the Federal Census of 1920, Glen T. & Edna are living at Fair Hill, Cecil Co., MD. They have one son, Willard, age 3 mo.

In the Federal Census of 1930, they are living at Landis, Cumberland Co., NJ. There are now four children in the household.

Glen married Edna Unknown Abt 1918. Edna was born Abt 1892, Co. [Group Sheet]

Stanley — Lillie Unknown. Lillie was born 1888; was buried , Richburg Cemetery, Allegany Co., NY. [Group Sheet]