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Levi M. FIle --- Rensselaer County, New York

BettyRowland45 — 2011-12-31 22:52:59Z

Have located the following information on Lillian E. File and her parents.

1870 Town of Brunswick, Rensselaer County, New York, Pittstown post office, 478/558, p. 68. Levi M. File 26 farmer born New York, wife Lucy A. 21 keeping house, Lillian E. 2 at home and Nancy J. 11/12.

1880 Brunswick District no. 1, Rensselaer County, New York, ED 163, p. 23/297C. Levi M. File 36 farmer born New York, wife Edna C. 24 keeping house, Lillian E. 12 daughter at home, Nancy J daughter 10 at school and Matilda E 8 daughter at school, all born New York.

Did this Lillian E. File marry John C. Rowland? Is she the mother of Minnie M. Rowland (1885-1945)?

Any assistance in identifying this family will be most welcome.

Lillian File --- Rensselaer County, NY --wife of John C. Rowland

BettyRowland45 — 2011-12-31 22:16:12Z

Am looking for parents of Minnie M. Rowland, born 1885-1886 in Rensselaer County, New York, most likely in Pittstown.

The cemetery records for Warren Cemetery, Pittstown, NY shows the following:
Minnie Rowland b 11 May 1885, died 4 Dec 1945, wife of Walter Brainard and Cecil LeBarron; her mother as Lillian File and father as John C. Rowland. The transcription notes Minnie was buried on 7 Dec 1945 and source of this information was "Mable Wallace Hewitt, her records"

Buried in the same Warren Cemetery is John C. Rowland (1856-1932), wife Libby (Elizabeth) Stearns and Libby Stearns (1882-1932). The 1900 census indicates that John and Elizabeth Stearns have been married about one year (married about 1899); they are known to have one child, Mabel J. Rowland, born ca 1901.

Minnie M. Rowland is enumerated in the 1900 Rensselaer Co New York census at Pittstown with William H. Rowland and wife, Mary F. Tilley, as their "niece". She is also as "niece" in their household in the 1905 New York State Census, Pittstown, Rensselaer County, NY.

Would like to exchange information to confirm that this John C. Rowland was married first to Lillian File and that they were the parents of Minnie M. Rowland (1885-1945). Would like to identify Lillian File's birth/death and parentage.

Any help on this family will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Could anyone be looking for Phile???

rebeckaphile — 2011-04-30 20:00:38Z

I am also looking for Phile's in the US. My father Richard Phile was born in Illinois in 1932 and came to the UK where he met my Mum and stayed until his passing in 1989.

I know he had a sister called Mary Jane and I would love to know what happened to her and any family she may have had as we lost contact when he passed.

Re: Cabarrus Co, NC - Robinson File/Foil

1cvz1 — 2011-04-13 20:17:18Z

Thank you! Any hint is a help!

When I started this, I was told that the Foils and Files were definitely different families. As I go on, I've been told that it isn't true, that the ones in this area descend from the same ancestor. Very curious.

I agree with names/dates not making sense. I can only prove the way back to Robinson Foil/File. Beyond him is confusion.

Maybe the true story is already known and available in local historical societies. I'm too far to go check this out myself.

Thank you again!

Re: Cabarrus Co, NC - Robinson File/Foil

emkennedy79 — 2011-04-13 19:34:48Z

Hello,
I'm also looking into the Foil surname in NC. I found the same Robinson/Robberson File/Foil that you found and, based on public trees, it looks like he may be related, ultimately to a Johannes P. Pfeil. My mother's mother is a Foil and my mom is convinced this is not accurate, and some of the trees don't make sense (birth years, etc). So, I'm not much of a help to you, but I just thought I'd mention what I saw on other trees.

FILE Louise and Wiliam P

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-07 16:56:18Z

FILE Louise and Wiliam P

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 214,557 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Martha Ellen File of Illinois

10butterflywings — 2010-03-17 05:31:40Z

I am looking for information about Martha Ellen File, who married Irving Earl Sichling. She was born 23 Nov 1891 in Ullin, Pulaski, Illinois. Thank you so much!

John File household of Bond Co. Illinois in 1860

deanhalleman — 2010-01-03 00:33:34Z

I am looking to make a connection to a William Riggins that is living in the household of John File, wife Julia.
My family line is located in Montgomery Co, next to Bond Co, my Jefferson Riggins was born about 1851 in N.C.
This William Riggins would have been born about 1840-ish also in N.C. and I am wondering if they could be brothers.
Does anyone connected to John File know the relationship between William Riggins and the File family?
please contact me at cotskid5@consolidated.net
Thanks everyone!
Dean

Elizabeth File- 1860 Indiana Census

JordanSpeer — 2009-11-10 15:37:59Z

I am looking for information concerning a "Elizabeth File" living in the household of Sophia Jordan (Joshua Jordan) in the 1860 Indiana census, Vernon twp. Jennings co. She is 3 years old. It doesn't say where she was born and she appears to be dead by 1870.

Seeking Jacob File - 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-09-14 21:37:29Z

I am seeking information about Jacob File who served with the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry/64th Volunteers, Company A (Civil War).

I am interested in any information about anyone who served with Company A.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Death Notice - File, Duane E. (1924 - 2009)

tcoup1 — 2009-07-07 13:54:28Z

Duane E. File was born February 26, 1924 to Joe and Mabel Stilley File on the same section where he lived his entire life. He departed this life of 85 years on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas.
On September 8, 1946 he married Bonnie J. Eldringhoff at the home of her parents in Beloit. Three children, Dan, Dee Ann and Judy, were born to this union.

Bud and Bonnie were fortunate to spend nearly sixty-three years of life together, always working and enjoying their lives together. Together, they grieved over the deaths of their two lovely daughters Dee Ann Meschke and Judy Baird.
He loved farming; it was his life. He was very successful in his livestock and farming operations and always provided well for his family and he was very proud of their accomplishments.

In addition to his daughters, Bud was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors are his wife Bonnie of the home; one son Dan File and wife Marcia of Beloit; sons-in-law Larry Meschke of Garden City, Ken Baird of Downs; one sister Josephine Hartman and husband Charles of Beloit; one brother Miles File of Beloit; grandchildren Joe File, Julie Carson, Jennie File, Molly Meschke, Jeb Meschke, Kaleb Baird and Addie Baird; great grandchildren Caleb Carson, Samantha Carson, Dani Carson, Maddison File, and Marley File.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Glenn Fogo officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. File died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Mitchell County Hospital. Survivors are his wife Bonnie of the home, one son Dan File of Beloit, one sister Josephine Hartman of rural Beloit, one brother Miles File of Beloit; sons-in-law Larry Meschke of Garden City, Ken Baird of Downs; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church, Mitchell County Historical Society or the Mitchell County Hospital Renovation Fund. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the McDonald Funeral Home.

Re: SARAH C. FILES

lorik200 — 2009-05-29 13:32:45Z

sarah. c born 3-24-1860 and married 2-18-1877 in Union-
she was the daughter of Caleb and Nancy File.
Caleb who died while a prisoner of Andersonville and is burried there. his children received $96. annually until youngest turned 16

Tis line falls under John File the eldest son of george and Margareta File

Re: Thomas FILE - b. 1860 - Bond, Illinois

lorik200 — 2009-05-29 13:17:32Z

He is off of the Henry O. File family of Old Ripley-
might be a grandson to moses File - Moses had a son Thomas brook file

FILE Kathryn M and George W

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-28 02:04:38Z

FILE Kathryn M and George W

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,767 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Cabarrus Co, NC - Robinson File/Foil

PATreePeeper — 2009-03-23 16:05:58Z

Hello! Does anyone know where Robinson File might fit into the File/Foil ancestral lines of North Carolina?

I'm stuck at Robinson Foil, abt 1820 to Aug 2, 1862 (died of disease in the Civil War). He was married to an Ellen or Eleanor (possibly Fink?), and sired at least 3 children (Martha, John, Caleb). Martha married Anthony Graeber Bost, and is the ancestor who inspired this search.

Any more info about Martha's family and ancestors would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Re: File Photos

MarieIppolito533 — 2009-02-10 02:26:09Z

If your photo of Elmer File is the man who married Ruth Edna/Edith Dietrich, there is connection to my husband's family tree. Please visit http://Witting.TribalPages.com to check if out. If there is a connection, I'd love a scan of the picture

Re: John E. Trushel

earthangelsbuckeye — 2008-10-12 04:18:58Z

Yes Leeanne this is Penny hope this finds you doing great. Yes John Edward Trushel is both of our Maternal Grandfather. He was married to Nettie Nickolas Trushel before Viola and he had 6 sons with Nettie * Marrion, Robert, Raymond, Eugene,Jack and John Jr. Then he married Viola and had 2 daughters and a son with her. Yes he lived in Greenwich when he died and is now buried at the Greenwood Cemetary. Penny L. Trushel Vidal can be reached at earthangelsbuckeye@yahoo.com at anytime.

Re: John E. Trushel

LEEANNETHIEN — 2008-09-18 18:28:36Z

I FELL UPON THIS WEB SITE BY COMPLETE ACCIDENT BUT READ THE INFO REGUARDING JOHN E TRUSHEL AND ACCORDING TO WHAT I READ THIS WAS MY MATERNAL GRANDFATHER. HE WAS MARRIED TO VIOLA AND THEY HAD 2 DAUGHTERS AND 1 SON. I AM THE DAUGHTER OF HIS 1ST DAUGHTER. I ALSO RECOGNIZED THE NAME PENNY AS A COUSIN. MOST OF THE FAMILY IS NOW GONE BUT IF I CAN HELP PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME

Re: FILE

sue saathoff — 2008-01-22 16:32:38Z

looking for james herdon thacker who married ruth lurinda file bond county ill he was the son on hezekiah thacker
they moved to jasper county missouri.who were her parents
and when did they die . children ???
sue thaccker saathoff

Malchi File (1792-1876) & their descendants

gerryclements1 — 2007-10-21 19:36:27Z

Malchi File (1792-1879)Buried in the Mohawk Cem., Brantford, Ont. married, Eloped in 1819 to Elizabeth Weir(spelled Wyer on Marriage cert.) born 1792 & died 1852) Malchi was apparently remarried after Elizabeths' death to Ester Hawley but I'm only interested in their children, Augustus File(1821-Mar.1878)she was not married though., Amelia File (1822-?)no more info Eliza Marie File(1827-?)no more info and then Malchis' son Robert File (1826-Oct.1876)married on Jan.20,1858 to Rhonda Fonger(1839-July 1,1904)buried at Brantford, they had 8 children, David File married Ida Smithson,4 kids;,Mary File who married William Shaw, 4 kids;, Janie/or Carrie (finding her under both names in things)A. File married Feb. 24, 1886 to John Whiting Derereux,6 kids;, Herb File married Sopia King,3 kids;, Maggie File married Edward Waters,2 kids;, Hester File married Hartnol Cole,1 kid;, Arthur File married Minnie Rush,4 kids for sure but maybe 6 though;, Annie File married Wesley Timmins,3 kids;, Robert File jr. (born and died at 3yrs.)ARTHUR FILE & SISTER, ANNIE FILE moved to British Columbia and were married there in BC and had their families. I have quite a bit of dates for these families but it is the newer generation of grandchildren with dates I need. The names associated with these families are, BLATHWAYT,MUIR,THOMAS,TAYLOR,SUMMERHAYES,WATSON,CARROLL, HARTMAN,MORAND,YULE,PERRY,DOWNY,ROTH,MULLIGAN. Thanks Geraldine

Death Notice

plendsk — 2006-08-12 04:07:27Z

Sarah C File

2006-05-21 00:35:46Z

Sorry, my family line was File. Whitson File was my
ggggrandmother's brother, I have no last name Whitson's in my line.

Re: SARAH C. FILES

mildredwhitson1 — 2006-05-20 15:58:35Z

Were was jacob and james whitson from. I'm looking for a jacob whitson who war born in tennessee, but some of his sons were born in illinois. Jacob and james were brothers who came into arkansas in 18819.Are these the same whitson's. Jacob was my husbands ggggrandfather born around 1782.

Re: Looking for Gary File of Mo

wombat40 — 2006-02-04 18:18:13Z

Contact me directly with some dates. I might be able to help you.

Re: C.A.File

KarenTravis62 — 2005-12-14 16:14:16Z

Last thing I know about Rosa is that she was living in Longview Texas .I was told she died about 1960 can anyone tell me anything else?

C.A.File

KarenTravis62 — 2005-12-14 16:09:41Z

I am searching for Charles File. I don't know anything about him other than the fact that he married my grandma Rosalie Tatham Archer after she left her family. I would love to know what happened to her. Thank you Kare Travis

John J. & Ellen FIle of Rensselaer County, NY

joanhowe — 2005-11-13 16:04:51Z

I am researching John J. FILE, b. abt 1880, Rensselaer County, NY, appears in 1910 census at 1 Warren Avenue, Troy, living with wife Ellen (McAuliffe) and wife's sister Bridget McGivern, husband John, and 3 children Michael, Frank, & Joseph.

Obituary of Ellen McAuliffe File from Troy Record: In this city, July 21, 1943, Ellen McAuliffe, wife of the late John FILE; sister of Margaret Cronin of this city. Funeral from residence, 1 Warren Ave., Sycaway, Sat. 9 o'clock, Our Lady of Victory Church....burial at St. Joseph's cemetery.

THank you.
Joan Howe

Re: FILE FAMILY IN PULASKI COUNTY, ILLINOIS

@@SFarris@webtv.net — 2005-11-11 05:32:46Z

Could you please e-mail me at SFarris@webtv.net. I would like to e-mail you some info I have on Johnson Co, IL File's. Maybe they are connected to your Martha Ellen File. I can also explain about my File knowledge. Thanks

Re: File family Kent

2005-09-15 10:04:56Z

Lynne

I have emailed you as requested.

I met Monica relatively recently when Janet and I were staying with my brother in Lewes . . . . I think it was last year.

Steve

Re: File family Kent

thejohansens — 2005-09-15 09:46:24Z

Yes Steve we have met when I was in England in 1974 with my Gran visiting Auntie Doris how about you give me your email address and we can keep in touch. You must be doing some family research as well - I have gone back quite a bit on the File side so I can send you where I'm up to if you like.
I live in Brisbane Australia and have very fond memories of your Mum and Dad. I am still in contact with Miriam and Eunice and Monica (from Canada) now resides with Tom

Regards Lynne

My email address is thejohansens@trimaweigh.com

Re: File family Kent

2005-09-15 09:38:45Z

Yes, it's all familiar, literally . . . . My mother was commonly known as Nina. My father was born on October 15th 1900 in New Romney I think, his father (my grandfather) was a boot maker and at some point had a shop in Bexhill on Sea. As a child I visited Doris often, her adopted son Jeremy and her adopted daughter Zena. I remember Jessie and / or Elsie visiting us from Canada, her husband was Lionel?

I'm living and working in East Anglia, my brother, Matthew G File lives in Lewes and we have semi regular contact with my fathers daughters from his first marriage. They are, Miriam, Eunice and Stephanie (deceased).

Regards

Steve

Re: File family Kent

2005-09-15 09:24:27Z

Steve

Don't know whether we are connected but the William File I know who was born in 1900 had a sister Jessie (my grandmother), Doris and Elsie and I knew his wife as Nina

Is this familiar

Regards

Lynne

Re: File family Kent

2005-09-15 08:28:01Z

My mothers married name was Mrs L. E. G. File (Lillie Ellen Godman) and her maiden name was Higgins.

Regards

Steve

Re: File family Kent

2005-09-15 08:22:28Z

Steve

What was your mother's name?

Re: File family Kent

2005-09-14 11:13:06Z

I'm William Stephen File, know as "Steve" and my father was William Stephen File who was born in Liss, Hampshire in 1900.

Any connection?

Regards

Steve

File family Kent

thejohansens — 2005-07-13 09:38:59Z

I am related to William Stephen File born 1867 in Kent and his father was Stephen married Susanna Ovenden in 1866. Would be interested in hearing from from people in this line

Re: FILE FAMILY IN PULASKI COUNTY, ILLINOIS

jayson_sichling — 2005-07-03 07:15:54Z

This is jayson sichling grandson of Lloyd and Violet Sichling... Please email me back if you want any info..

Re: File family in Kent,England

maryhaydock1 — 2005-06-17 16:21:13Z

Thanks Ryan, I believe my gt granfdfather Charles married to Elizabeth Mary Bourne is the one you are searching for. Charles was born around 1821 and died in 1875. We visited Elham church and found his grave.
He had Charles 1857, Emma 1859 John 1862, Edward 1864( my grandfather) Mary 1866,Sophia 1870, George 1872, William 1874, Frederick 1875, Adelaide 1877 and Jessie 1879. Quite a busy chap!
Charles had a farm at Ottinge of 700 acres employing 20 men.
In 1891 he had a servant EmmaOliver born in 1869 in Stouting Kent She had a daughter Kate born in 1896. I believe you wanted to know about her.
I have information about some of Charles children. I wonder if one of them was Kate's father?
Do let me know if I can help. Mary (nee File)

Re: File family in Kent,England

2005-06-17 01:00:29Z

Sorry for the delayed respones. I am looking into a Charles File married to a Mary Elizabeth last name unkown. Charles would have been born around 1825. They had a several children.. Charles was born in hangham??
Maybe this is the same charles.

Thanks for your response,

Ryan

Re: File family in Kent,England

maryhaydock1 — 2005-06-15 11:42:50Z

My grandfather Edward File was born in Elham son of Charles File (farmer of Ottinge) and Elizabeth (Bourne) I have a fair amount of information if you are interested.

Re: File family in Kent,England

Burnettjackie — 2005-06-12 00:08:00Z

Hello

I have some info on the File family from Elham but I don't know if it is the same line of the family that you are looking for. There were a lot of Files in the village around 1900.

My great grandfather had a sister called Mildred Longhurst and she married Leo John File in 1898. He was a grocers assistant (I believe in his fathers shop). They had a daughter Edith born 1900 and they lived at 2 Vicarage Lane (1901 census). Frederick file lived next door.

Please let me know if this means anything to you.

Jackie

Re: File Photos

2005-03-16 15:11:41Z

They were in a photo album of my ancestors in Clinton Iowa. But I think the File's were maybe somewhere further down river. Not sure about that.

My email is: floyd@crlive.com

If you want to see some send me your email address.

Floyd Davie

Re: File Photos

lorik200 — 2005-03-16 03:04:39Z

where were these files from

Re: NC File's

2005-01-21 03:44:25Z

your George was the son of George File II and Catherine Guthman
George II was the son of George and Margareta File
George was born in Germany between 1735 and 1740 immigrated with his family to penn. Maria Margareta Ehret was the daughter of Johann Peter and Maria Christina Bechtold Ehret who had migrated to Penn. in 1749 from Mittelschefflenz, kreis Mosbach, Baden Germany.- Johan Peter was the son of Johann Martin Ehret and wife Barbara.
George and Margareta moved to N.C. mecklenburg County about 1768 or 1769 here their later children was born- one Henry was my gr-gr-gr-grgrandpa George and Margarete's children were catherine, Eva Rosina, John, John Philip , Jacob, George, Henry, Elizabeth, and Daniel
Barbara Longwell has the File Family book that is just great- has all the family info its $35.00 and is well worth it-email me if you would like her addy

Re: NC File's

mkrause116 — 2005-01-19 05:38:36Z

My wife is a File. We've gotten stuck with her GG gramps, George/Geo File, born in NC approx 1809 (according to 1860 census). He married Mary Ann/Polly Ann Troutman in Cabarrus County NC in 1838. They had a child or two while in NC.

They moved to Montgomery county IL around 1843.

I see lots of Files in Rowan and Cabarrus County NC but I can't see where Geo/George fits in with this group. Can anyone help out??

thanks

Re: Could anyone be looking for Phile???

lisaburger — 2004-11-18 20:25:50Z

I am looking for information on Phile, from Philadelphia, PA.

George B. Phile married a woman named Louise M. They had a son Harry S. (who could have gone by William) abt 1878. Harry married a woman named Mary (also went by Edna) Freeman. They had a son together, Harry Phile who was born abt 1919. Harry Sr. died 1-5-1920. Edna and Harry are buried in Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA. I'd like to know what happened to the son Harry.

File family in Kent,England

2004-09-24 13:55:15Z

Hello,
I was wondering if any one has researched or information on the File family in and around Elham, Kent, England. Please let me know if anyone has information on this family I would be interested in finding out more.
Thank you,
Ryan

File Photos

floyd187 — 2004-09-07 20:32:22Z

I have some File photos that may or
may not be of
interest to anyone..Their names are.....Urliss File, Francis Pearl Phillips File, Sidney File,
Elmer File, Bessie File.

They were somehow related to my ancestors, Davie

Floyd Davie
floyd@crlive.com

Re: looking for pictures of files from Bond County - Henry O- Tobias- Jacob

2004-08-19 00:05:41Z

Re: looking for pictures of files from Bond County - Henry O- Tobias- Jacob

rdennis46 — 2004-08-18 18:50:24Z

My grandfather was Arnold E. File who lived in Bond Co Illinois. Do you have anything that might pertain to him? I appreciate anything that you might be able to give to me. He was married to Hallie Marie Terry and was born in 1900.