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Daniel Gerry of Wisconsin

krazyjan_1 — 2012-05-22 23:59:48Z

I have tracked my Gerry Family back to Daniel Gerry of Wisconsin. One of his children was Daniel Gerry that married Minnie Summers in Tecumsah, Nebraska, they had two children Carlton B Gerry born in Nebraska in 1880s and Gladys born in Illinois in the late 1880's. I cannot find out what happened to Daniel. His father Daniel of Wisconsin was in the Civil War in Wisconsin. I have some information but not real sure how this relates.

Jan

John Gerry Family

krazyjan_1 — 2012-05-22 23:35:45Z

I am from the Gerry Clan who were born in either England or Pennsylvania. Daniel Gerry (Geary) was born in England and I believe his son Daniel Gerry born in Pennsylvania, ? Cannada I think Married Minnie Summers and had two children, Carl and Gladys. Carl was born in Nebraska in 188? His sister Gladys was born in Illinois around 3 years later. Cannot locate Carl and Gladys's father which could have been in the 1890 US Census. Not in the 1900 Census for Nebraska. Carl & Gladys were step children to T. Jackson in Riverton, NE. If you have and leads please contact me.

Jan

GERRY Ronald L - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-05 12:26:20Z

GERRY Ronald L - Vietnam Wall section 4E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Re: Gerry Family from Cornwall (Marie Gerry)

ranald_macgregor — 2012-02-27 17:03:11Z

Hi,

I live in Barnstaple North Devon and recently while re-framing a picture I discovered a Prayer Book Prize certificate dated 1895 for a Marie Gerry of Kilkhampton. The examination was held on Dec 7th 1895 in the Diocese of Truro. If you are interested in this let me know and I can e mail you a picture with a view to sending you the original if wanted.

Regards Ranald and Rachel Macgregor.

Re: Gerry family in Illinois

1_ronaldgerry — 2012-02-16 22:10:29Z

MY FAMILY IS RELATED TO ELBRIDGE GERRY. OUR BRANCH MIGRATED FROM MASSACHUTTES SOMETIME IN THE MIDDLE 1800S. THERE IS A TOWM IN UPSTATE NEW YORK NAMED GERRY. I BELIEVE IN MY FAMILIES TRAVELS SOME OF THE FAMILY REMAINED HERE AND STARTED THE TOWN. THR REST WENT ON TO ILLINOIS. THE GERRY FAMILY WAS INSRTEMENTAL IN STARTING THE ELGIN WATCH CO. I AM SEEKING TO VERIFY MY ASSUMPTIONS AS WELL AS FILL IN THE BLANKS IN MY TRAIL BACK TO ELBRIDGE.
CAN YOU HELP? MY PHONE IS 631-689-7599.

Re: John Gerry (Gare, Garey, Gary)

mtnfamilyhunt — 2011-12-10 05:27:56Z

GOOD DAY, JUST CAME ACROSS YOUR INQUIREY ON FINDING INFORMATION ON JOHN GERRY AND MEHITABLE CARR. I AM HAPPY TO SAY THEY ARE PART OF MY GERRY FAMILY. wHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AT THIS TIME. I WAS BACK IN MAINE THIS PAST SUMMER AND FOUND FAMILY RECORD OF THE BIRTH OF THE CHILDREN. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU NEED AND I WILL SEE WHAT I HAVE IN MY FILE.
BARBARA

Re: Elbridge Gerry, Jr.

davidhjolly — 2011-09-07 23:11:59Z

I have three books on the subject.
Elbridge Gerry
Founding Father and Republican Statesman
by George Athan Billian
McGraw-Hill Book Co. Out of print and hard to get but has the most information.
I have a dairy of Elbridge Gerry Jr. Its about a horse back trip he took, not much info.
I have The LIfe of Elbridge Gerry with Contemporary Letters: to the close of the American Revolution. by James Trecothick Austin. I am sorry for this very late reply but I'm not good with computers and just found your message.\
davidjolly@cox.net

Elizabeth Gerry

gregsmith157 — 2011-06-24 17:30:18Z

I've been told that my great great grandmother was Elbridge Gerry's sister. All I know is that my grandmother was married to Henry Smith then remarried to a guy named Whittaker.

Re: Elbridge Gerry

schaller61 — 2011-06-12 16:02:23Z

My mother's cousin was also called Merlene. Her given name was Carol Merlene Kerr. Daughter of Franklin and (Fannie) Irene Kerr. Their other children were Donald, Harriet, Virginia, and Franklin Dorsey. I remember one being called Sonny. I think it was Frank.

Someone called me a couple of years ago. We talked about Uncle John who was killed watering a round-a-bout in Spokane. Was that you?

I would love to share information with you. Do you know anything about Louisa Gerry?

My email is schaller6@yahoo.com

Doris

Re: Elbridge Gerry

tomandjoanne — 2011-06-12 04:08:18Z

My mother, Dorothy Smith, was the daughter of Fred Smith, the son of Dorsey and Hattie Smith. Fred had many brothers and sisters - including Ida and Irene. My cousin Emily, daughter of Merlene Smith (my mothers sister) just happened to be visiting today when I got your note. We had been downtown Spokane for the afternoon. Love to hear from you again. Joanne

Re: Elbridge Gerry

schaller61 — 2011-06-11 22:09:39Z

We have to be related. My mother is Irene Kerr, her mother Ida Janet Smith, her father and mother were Dorsey Smith and Harriet (Hattie) Moffatt. Dorsey Smith's father was Charles Smith who married twice Julia Ewer and Irena Arthusa Ewer. I have found were this Charles Smith's father was also named Charles Smith who was married to Louisa Gerry. My mother's family notes state that Charles Smith changed his name to Messinger after his father died and his mother remarried.

I sent a email to tomandjoanne also in the message string. I believe we are all related somehow.

I would really like to find out how I am related to Elbridge Gerry and would love to share my info in hopes of making that connection.
Doris

Re: Elbridge Gerry

schaller61 — 2011-06-11 22:01:08Z

I have also been told I am a relative of Elbridge Gerry. My mother was Irene Kerr, her mother was Ida Janet Smith, her father was Doresy Smith, his father was Charles Smith who was married to Julia Ewer and she passed away and he married her sister Irena Arthusa Ewer. My mother's family notes say that Charles Smith was born Charles Messinger and changed his name to Charles Smith when his mother remarried after his father's death. I have recently found where Charles (who married Julia) father was also Charles Smith and his mother was Lousia Gerry.

I would be interested in knowing how we are related and would like to share my family info with you.

Re: Elbridge Gerry

tomandjoanne — 2011-04-15 03:45:53Z

Here it is 2011 and I am just reading your note. My ancestry includes Messinger, Kerr, Smith and several other names you have mentioned. I am new at this. We were always told that we were related to Elbridge Gerry. What type of info do you have?

Elbridge GERRY; b. July 17, 1744 at Marblehead, Massachusetts

lornaf3 — 2011-03-28 20:00:34Z

GENEALOGICAL and PERSONAL MEMOIRS
Relating to the Families of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts
Prepared under the editorial supervision of William Richard CUTTER, A. M.
Historian of the New England Historic Genealogical Society; Librarian of Woburn Public Library; Author of “The Cutter Family,” “History of Arlington,” “Bibliography of Woburn,” etc., etc.
Volume I.; Illustrated
New York; Lewis Historical Publishing Company; 1908
Page 47

ELBRIDGE GERRY.

Elbridge Gerry, who was governor of Massachusetts from May, 1810, to May, 1812, and vice-president of the United States from March 4, 1813, until November 23, 1814, when he suddenly expired, as he was about to enter the senate chamber at Washington for the performance of his official duties, was a native of Marblehead, where his birth is recorded as occurring on the 17th of July, 1744, son of Thomas and Elizabeth. The son, Elbridge Gerry, was graduated at Harvard College in 1762, and later was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

For many years he was a resident of the town of Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he was respected as one of the most eminent citizens, in spite of differences of political opinion between himself and the majority of his fellow citizens. The embargo of 1809, followed by an open declaration of war against Great Britain in June, 1812, caused Cambridge to suffer during the next two or three years its full proportion in the general stagnation of business; as a new port it did not recover from the blight which had fallen upon it - the name of Cambridgeport (now anything but a port) coming as a relic of this period. Hence grass grew in the streets of the seaports, and ships rotted at the wharves. A very decided majority of the voters of Cambridge (if not elsewhere in New England) were politically opposed to the war and smarted under the losses and inconveniences resulting from it, but notwithstanding the lack of enthusiasm for its support, companies when called into service for the defence of the State responded punctually to the call. Thus, in the case of Mr. Gerry, it is said, that neither their affection for the man, nor their regard for his high political position, could overcome their detestation of the war, of which he was an advocate and defender, nor induce them to volunteer their persons or their property in its behalf. (See Paige's "History of Cambridge," pp. 192-193).

His early Revolutionary experience with Cambridge appears to have been on the night of the eighteenth of April, 1775, when as a member of the different committees of safety and supplies in session at Wetherby's tavern, in what was later West Cambridge or now is Arlington, he, with two others of the members, Orne and Lee, remained to pass the night. As the British in perfect stillness, passed the tavern where he was lodging, on their midnight march to Concord, Gerry, Orne and Lee rose from their beds to gaze on the unwonted spectacle; the three were discovered by the British, and when a party of the latter was detached to surround the tavern, and make prisoners of the distinguished inmates, the three members of the committee of safety hastily escaped to an adjoining field.

As early as 1775 Gerry was actively interested in fitting out a provincial naval armament and by November 13, a law was passed by the assembly of Massachusetts - and draughted by Gerry - which authorized the employment of privateers and established a court for the trial and condemnation of prizes. He was then a resident of Marblehead, and was emphatically at the bottom of this movement.

He was a great political organizer. It was he who after the New England colonies had borne the contest for several months, almost alone, sought to reconcile the conflicting jealousies of the north and the south, and to aid Washington to supplant local jealousy by a union of spirit. His letters show this. In one of them he says (under date of October 9, 1775), "Let it be remembered that the first attack was made on this colony; that we had to keep a regular force without the advantage of a regular government; that we had to support in the field from 12,000 to 14,000 men, when the whole forces voted by the other New England governments amounted to 8,500 only."

In political ability Gerry was classed with such men as Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Morris, and others, and he was a delegate from Massachusetts, with others, in 1787, to the convention at Philadelphia on the adoption of the Federal constitution. By the adoption of the constitution of the United States, the citizens of Massachusetts, as well as of the rest of the Union, were divided into two parties, known at that time as federalists and anti-federalists. The former were the friends of the new constitution, and Gerry's sympathies were with the latter. The federalists were inclined to the establishment of a privileged order, while the anti-federalists were more republican in their tendencies; or, in other words, more democratic, or nearer to the lower class of the people.

He was a commissioner to the court of France in 1797. He was appointed by President Adams, a federalist, contrary to the opinion of a portion of his cabinet, because Gerry was a gentleman distinguished throughout the country for his intellectual ability, even though he was attached to the opposition, or, as it was then called, the republican party. His associates on this mission were Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, the head of the federal party, and John Marshall, of Virginia, the later biographer of Washington.

In May, 1800, he was the candidate of the republican party for governor of Massachusetts, and the people had confidence in his integrity, and gave him a large vote, but not enough to elect him. In May, 1810, he was elected, and the democratic party was triumphant in the state. It was considered a critical period. In public Governor Gerry approved the course of the national administration, which was republican or democratic, and, confined his favors to such as were its supporters. For this he received several threats of assassination from anonymous correspondents. He was reflected upon severely in the federal press, and he made an attempt to declare them libelous. In the midst of this excitement a new election occurred and Caleb Strong was elected governor. Both parties were active, but his friends could not overcome the prejudices against Gerry. It is said that his conduct in districting the State for the election of senators had some influence in defeating him. From the peculiar manner in which he did this, was acquired the term "Gerrymandering;" a term now familiar to all who have dealings with that particular way of engineering elections to the advantage of the party in power. A defence of his policy in this respect was published at the time, to the effect that the constitution did not restrict to county lines in forming districts. His last districting was conformable to the rule of taxes. Previous legislatures had districted the State regardless of counties, as Gerry had done, etc. A convention was called at this time which approved of the governor's course. Finally, he was elected to the vice-presidency, as the candidate of his party.

As an example of his style of writing, the following extract is given from one of Mr. Gerry's letters. The subject is the British evacuation of Boston in March, 1776. He writes on March 26. "What an occurrence is this to be known in Europe! How are parliamentary pretensions to be reconciled? Eight or ten thousand British troops, it has been said, are sufficient to overrun America; and yet that number of their veterans, posted in Boston (a peninsula fortified by nature, defended by works the product of two years' industry, surrounded by navigable waters, supported by ships of war, and commanded by their best generals), are driven off by about one-thirtieth of the power of America. Surely the invincible veterans labored under some great disadvantage from want of provisions or military stores, which the Americans were amply provided with. Directly the reverse. They had provisions enough; ammunition, muskets and accoutrements, for every man, and a piece of ordinance for every fifteen; while the Americans were almost destitute of all these, and after twelve months' collection had only a sufficiency of powder to tune their cannon for six or eight day. I am at a loss to know how Great Britain will reconcile all this to her military glory."

As thus ably predicted by this keen observer, the news did excite great astonishment in England, and the reigning ministry were deeply mortified.

ANCESTRY. ― Captain Thomas Gerry ( I ), of Newton Bushel, Great Britain, born at Newton Abbot, Devonshire, England, March 15, 1702, died at Marblehead, Massachusetts, July 13, 1774, aged seventy-two years four months; married first, December 16, 1734, Elizabeth Greenleaf, born at Marblehead, June 1, 1716, died there, September 2, 1771, aged fifty-five years, daughter of Enoch and Rebecca (Russell) Greenleaf; married second, May 6, 1773, Mrs. Elizabeth Lemmon, presumably widow of Dr. Joseph Lemmon, of Marblehead, who died in 1772. Thomas Gerry came to America in 1730 as captain of a trading vessel from London. After marriage he relinquished the sea and became a merchant at Marblehead. His father was Daniel Gerry of Newton Abbot, Devonshire, England, who married a wife named Lydia, by whom he had three children ― Daniel and John who remained in England, and the above Thomas, who emigrated to America. Children: 1. Thomas, born September 19, 1735; married September 27, 1759, Tabitha Skinner. 2. Samuel, born July 3, 1737, died August 26, 1738. 3. Elizabeth, born May 24, 1740, died September 3, 1740. 4. John, born October 8, 1741, buried January 12, 1786; married November 8, 1763, Sarah Wendell, who married second, June 18, 1786, John Fisk, Esq., of Salem. 5. Elbridge, born July 17, 1744, see forward. 6. Samuel, born May 30, 1746, died May 14, 1750. 7. Elizabeth, born May 17, 1748, married April 22, 1775, Burrell Devereux. 8. Samuel Russell, born July 27, 1750, died February 1, or 22, 1807, aged fifty-six years; married first, July 22, 1773, Hannah Glover, who died May 30, 1785; married second, July 31, 1783, Sarah Thompson, who died his widow, July 22, 1830, aged seventy years. 9. Daniel, born February 4, 1754, died May 29, 1754. 10. Daniel, born June 22, 1758, died May 17, 1759.

( II ) Hon. Elbridge Gerry, son of Captain Thomas Gerry ( I ), born at Marblehead, Massachusetts, July 17, 1744, died at Washington, District of Columbia, November 23, 1814; married Ann Thompson, daughter of James Thompson, of New York, who died his widow, at New Haven, Connecticut, March 17, 1849, aged eighty-five years. He was survived, besides his widow, by three sons and six daughters. One daughter, Catherine, married, October 2, 1806, James Trecothick Austin, Esq., of Cambridge; her husband was a graduate of Harvard College, 1802, received the degree of LL.D., and was attorney-general of Massachusetts. The eldest son, Elbridge Gerry. (H. C. 1813) died in New York, May 18, 1867; he was at one period surveyor of the port of Boston. Thomas Russell Gerry, another son, (H. C. 1814) born in Cambridge, December 8, 1794, died at New Rochelle, New York, October 6, 1845; midshipman in United States Navy, appointed December 6, 1814, and resigned August 27, 1833. James T. Gerry, another son, was appointed midshipman, U. S. N., December 20, 1815, lieutenant, April 28, 1826, commander, April 17, 1842, and was lost on the "Albany," September 28, 1854.

The name of Elbridge Gerry was obtained from a relative in this way. His great-grandmother, Elizabeth Elbridge, married Samuel Russell, who was born in 1645, she being born June 19, 1653. This Rebecca Russell married Enoch Greenleaf, and their daughter Elizabeth married Thomas Gerry. The Elbridge family belonged in Bristol, England, where an uncle, John Elbridge, a merchant of that place, died and left them a large property, and in memory of this family Elbridge Gerry derived his name. (See N. E. H. & G. Register, vol. 12, p. 112, further).

Re: Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

ckane165 — 2011-03-23 17:14:59Z

You are always welcome to ask anything about the "family", so do not hesitate. Thanks for the info on the book by David Book. I went into the Vermont civil war website and found the book that is offered by Tony O'Connor. Will contact him to purchase it. Thanks again.

Re: Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

cabot_blue — 2011-03-21 22:42:37Z

Thanks for book info on Weldon Railroad and the other children's names. I sent a message to your account with the book contact info, the title is "It is Sweet and Honorable to Die for the Fatherland" by J. David Book. The passage on Eli Gerry is brief but interesting.

Re: Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

ckane165 — 2011-03-21 17:51:41Z

Well, now that we are surely some kind of cousins......
I will fill you in on Seth and Zilpah's other children. You had found Solomon (their youngest) and Rufus (the oldest). There is also Seth II, Charlotte, Elbridge, Zilpah, Elsie, Martha and Backus Pierce. Have not found out very much on the others (excluding Solomon), except for Backus Pierce.

Regarding the book you say that details Eli's war experiences, could you give me the name and author so that I can try to get a copy? I do have a book called "A Melancholy Affair at Weldon Railroad, The Vermont Brigade June 23, 1864" by David Faris Cross. It outlines in great detail what went wrong that day (on both sides - the Blue and the Gray) when the whole Vermont brigade was captured without a shot fired. It took Mr. Cross about 10 years to research and write it. Definitely worth a read if you are interested.

Re: Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

cabot_blue — 2011-03-16 03:01:58Z

Eli's sister, Zilpha Cleora was my great-great-great grandmother - we're some sort of cousins!
I only have gone back as far as Seth Gerry and Zilpah Pierce, with two children, Solomon and Rufus. I did have Eli's children and wife's names, from a book on Cabot, Vt. Civil War soldiers, which details some of Eli's experiences during his service.

Re: Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

ckane165 — 2011-03-15 17:38:35Z

Just saw your message.

The last reply to your query of Eli's parents is correct. I am related as follows: Eli was my great-great grandfather, my great-grandfather was his son Clarence Albert, then my grandfather Bert Clark.

If you are looking for any more info on Eli going farther back. Let me know.

Re: Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

WinterBrook2007 — 2011-02-23 13:47:41Z

Many thanks David F. Cross

Re: Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

cabot_blue — 2011-02-23 13:34:29Z

Eli Palmer Gerry, son of Solomon Gerry/Gary (b. 1802, Taunton, Ma., d. Nov. 1, 1886 Cabot, Vt) and Polly (b. 1803)
Also have Solomon's parents names, and one sister, Zilpha Cleora - who was my great, great, great grandmother. She married Bradley J. Norris, who also died in the war.

Re: Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

WinterBrook2007 — 2011-02-23 12:53:52Z

Can't help with his parents names--he was from Cabot, VT. Might check there for his parents burial site. Can you tell me what the middle initial "P" stands for? Thanks

GERRY Peter J - Vietnam Wall section 20W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-02 21:03:27Z

GERRY Peter J - Vietnam Wall section 20W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,138 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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

Re: Elbridge Gerry, Jr.

jamesmcd16 — 2010-06-07 21:00:48Z

Hello,
My name is James Ryan McDonough and I am Elbridge Gerry, Jr.'s fourth cousin eight times removed. I would love to have this book. If there are any other people who now their relation to him please let me know.
You can contact me a jamesmcd16@comcast.net.

Sincerely,
JR McDonough

english antecedents of Elbridge Gerry

mattdiebel — 2010-05-28 13:52:08Z

Hello. I am interested in information about the forbears of Elbridge Gerry, vice president, governor of Massachusetts and signer of the Declaration of Independence. I come from England. My grandmother was a Gerry and came from Devon, from which Gerry's father immigrated to the United States. Thank you in advance for any information you may have.

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

SharonSullivan524 — 2010-03-13 17:56:29Z

Hi

I don't know whether you checked the message on April 23/09, but that is all the info. I have on the Gerry family. I received the info. from linfroom, so if you get in touch with her, she may be able to help you.

Good Luck
Sharon

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

Goldberry2 — 2010-02-16 10:09:55Z

Hi
My great grandfather was Albert, son of Thomas and Catherine. I only started researching my family history this year, and although I've managed to find a lot of information in general, I'm struggling with parts of the Gerry lineage.

I've now managed to trace Thomas's father's baptism as Thomas Gerry ADAMS baptised 21 Jan 1799, St Agnes (son of Jane ADAMS), so probably born end 1798. It seems a high likelihood that he was the son of the only adult Thomas GERRY in St Agnes at the time (son of John and Jane PENGILLY) who, coincidentally, was born in the same year and parish as Jane ADAMS.

I've found the baptism records for Maria, Thomas and Henry, but have been unable to find anything regarding Mary Ann. It seems strange that they would baptise three out of the four children, so I wondered whether Mary Ann could be the daughter of Thomas but not Catherine, and whether she might have adopted the Gerry name later in life. It's a pity the family are not mentioned in the 1841 census as this might have clarified whether or not she was living with them at the time. Her marriage to Robert RAWLE is recorded in the West Briton Advertiser .....Marriages September 1853:

9th September 1853, Friday

At St. Columb Minor, Mr. Robert RAWLE, to Miss Mary Ann TREGERRY, both of Newquay
(although the Civil registration lists Mary Ann as GERRY)

Also I've been able to follow through Maria's marriage to Peter Nicholl(s) and Thomas's to Catherine, but with regards to Henry's marriage to Mary (May), I understand that the family split (according to the 1871 census, where Mary and the family are listed as Tregerry, whilst Henry is boarding elsewhere under the name of Gerry)

I can’t find either Henry or Mary after the 1871 census, or anything relating to their deaths. I have found an 1881 census result for a 'Henry Gerry' (born abt 1837) who was in Midlothian, Scotland, at the time, but I'm unable to access the record to see whether or not it is this Henry.

I’m finding all of this really fascinating. I’d be really interested to know whether anybody can fill in any of the missing gaps and I would love to hear of any additional information about the family.

Re: Elbridge Gerry, Jr.

gdavis99 — 2009-11-18 20:21:54Z

I have already sent the book to another descendant who contacted me earlier. Sorry.

Re: Elbridge Gerry, Jr.

hdrugge — 2009-11-18 13:16:45Z

Hi! I am related to Elbridge Gerry through my maternal side and would love to add your book to our collection.
Thanks!

Re: Elbridge Gerry

LornaGilbert — 2009-11-15 19:20:21Z

Elbridge Gerry is supposedly in my son's direct line, but to date I have not been able to verify. His great-grandfather is Edwin Gerry Swanton, whose parents are George H. and Catherine V. Melendy Swanton. Catherine Melendy's father's name is Elbridge Gerry Melendy. If there is a direct line from my son, it appears it is somehow through the Melendy line. Is this familiar at all?

Elbridge Gerry

lnlaycook — 2009-07-14 16:18:56Z

Again, this is an old thread...anyway, my father's name is Elbridge Gerry Chickering...his father was from Mass and family lore had it that he was a decendant of Elbridge Gerry. I haven't found the link as yet, but hoped that any reader out there might know of a Gerry/Chickering connection. Thanks, Nina Laycook

obit for son of Elbredge Gerry 1902 Weld Co, CO

annageis76 — 2009-06-25 00:40:30Z

Publication: Greeley Tribune (Greeley, Weld County) Date: Nov 27, 1902 Page 3

Paul E. Gerry
After a brief illness, Paul E., aged 3 years, 10 months and 1 day old, son of Mr. And Mrs. Elbredge Gerry, fell a victim to typhoid fever Friday. The funeral was held from the parents home in Lucerne, Sunday; the Rev. C. Rupe of the Greeley Baptist church officiating, and the baby body was interred in Linn Grove.

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

SharonSullivan524 — 2009-04-26 17:32:56Z

Lin
Here is the info. I have on the Pollard family
Edward Pollard b 1745 , d. Feb. 28,1825 . Married July 30.1791 to Mary Andrew. b. Nov. 23, 1766 Crantock, d. June 22, 1832. her parents were Thomas & Mary Andrew
Their Children. Henry, Bap. Aug. 16,1795, Elizabeth Bap. June 11,1798, Edward bap. June 28,1801, William bap. Jan. 15,1803, Mary Ann bap. April 12,1805 Ann bap. June 17,1810.
I got this info. from family search IGI & the online parish clerk for Crantock.
My connection is through Edward (1801) who married Phoebe Osborne.
On family search IGI there was a William Pollard who married Dec. 5, 1795 to Joan Andrew. I assume that William & Edward were Brothers, who married Sisters.
I am still looking to see who Edward (1745) parents were & his exact date of birth.
Hope that this is helpful.
Sharon

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

SharonSullivan524 — 2009-04-24 23:09:11Z

Lin

Thanks for the info. I will get back to you when I have looked over it & what I already have.

Sharon

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

linfroom — 2009-04-23 21:43:35Z

Hi Sharon,
I'm so sorry I didn't reply sooner. I knew I had promised someone I would send some information, but just could not remember where to find you.
Anyway, here goes:
Thomas Gerry and Elizabeth Pollard married in Crantock on 20 May 1822. It seems that for a while at least they called themselves Tregerry, as the only likely death records I could find were for a Thomas Tregerry d. St Columb 1872 and Elizabeth Tregerry d. St Columb 1867. Thomas was probably born in St Agnes in 1798, Elizabeth was born in Crantock c.1799 and was probably the daughter of William Pollard and Joan Andrews who married in Crantock on 30.7.1791. Her siblings were Edward, born Crantock 1801, who married Phoebe Osborne, and Anne born Crantock c. 1810, who married Sam Glanvil. I imagine there were others as well.
Thomas and Elizabeth's children were: Maria b. Crantock 9.11.1822, Thomas b. Crantock 1825, ?Mary Ann b. Crantock c. 1833 and Henry b. Crantock 23.6.1836.
Maria married Peter Nicholls and died in Gerrans in 1896, Mary Ann prob married Robert Rawle, and Henry married Mary Pascoe.
Thomas, my ancestor, married Catherine James in 1851. Their children were:Thomas, Catherine, John Henry, Emma, William (my gggrandfather), Evelyn Mary and Albert.
I don't know how you're related to the family, but if you're interested I can let you have more information about WIlliam and his siblings.
Look forward to hearing from you
Lin

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

SharonSullivan524 — 2009-04-23 18:26:17Z

Lin
I was just wondering if you would have time soon, to send me the info. on Thomas Gerry & Elizabeth Pollard .

Thanks Sharon

Gerry Family from Cornwall (Marie Gerry)

dropthedeaddonkeys — 2009-03-20 12:13:59Z

Hi
I am trying to find out about my Grandfather's mother's family the Gerry Family. I know his mum was from Kilkhampton in Cornwall and was called Marie Gerry. I would love to know who her parents were.
She was born in 1885 and Married a George Ernest Squire in 1925.
She had two brothers:
Arthur Gerry 1888
Thomas Gerry 1895.
I think her mum was called Emily, but not entirely sure on that.
If anyone could help me I would be really grateful, as I have some photos of her family and would really love to know who they all are.
Thanks
Carrie-Anne

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

SharonSullivan524 — 2009-02-06 20:53:45Z

Lin

That would be great. Looking forward to the info.

Thanks
Sharon

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

linfroom — 2009-02-06 20:11:45Z

Hi Sharon
I'll get in touch with you in a week or so. I've no time at the moment but I do have more information that I can let you have.
Lin

Re: st columb minor cornwall gerry's

SharonSullivan524 — 2009-02-06 19:24:28Z

Lin
I just came across your info. Re; Thomas Gerry & Elizabeth Pollard.

I just found out that Elizabeth Pollard born 1798 Crantock, married Thomas Gerry 1822 Crantock. Do you have any more info. on this family that you would be willing to share.

Sharon

Re: Melissa M. Gerry born NY, 1822

kthompsn — 2009-01-01 16:35:17Z

Phil,
I'm also a gg-grandchild of Melissa Gerry -- 3rd cousin to Shanti.
Here's our gg-gaffer's obit, which contains most of what we know of Melissa.
...................................
Wahoo Wasp, Thursday, June 1, 1899, page 4, col 1

DEATH OF JAMES R. THOMPSON
Mr. James R. Thompson, familiarly known as Grandpa Thompson, died very suddenly at his home about 4 miles east of this city, Monday, May 29th, 1899, at 11 o'clock a.m. Mr. Thompson was born in Chenango County, New York, Dec. 26, 1818. He was united in marriage with Melissa M. Gerry,
Dec. 26, 1841. They moved to Milan, Ohio in 1844, and from there to Toledo in 1856. He came to Wahoo in 1880 and has made his home with his daughter since that time. The funeral services were held at the home of his daughter on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Dr. Campbell of the Presbyterian church officiating. Mr. Thompson served faithfully in the late civil war, enlisting in the 111th Ohio as sergeant in Co. K and for gallant services was promoted to 1st Lieutenant of Co. H same regiment. A number of old soldiers from Wahoo and Ithaca attended the funeral services and with a large concourse of friends and neighbors followed the remains to the Sunrise cemetery where they were tenderly laid away, and
the usual soldiers farewell salute was given. May he rest in peace.
.................
If you're interested, we also have Melissa's death notice, 29 Sep 1883, Wahoo NE.

First time i've heard of "James Thompson GERRY" -- makes me wonder just how & how far back the families are connected?

Ken Thompson
Moline Acres (north StLouis County) MO

Re: Elbridge Gerry

drewbi1480 — 2008-12-31 18:23:21Z

Hello Jean,
I realize your post is several years old but the Gerrys you wrote about are directly related to me and if you have more information about them I would love to hear it. My grandmother was Edith Brooks, her mother was Mary Gerry and her mother was Sophia Jones Gerry. Please contact me at drewbi1480@aol.com with any information. Thank you very much!
Nichole

Re: GERRY in PA

rgreene130 — 2008-11-04 00:12:33Z

Hello all... I'm almost afraid to post to this confusing thread. But I'm looking for recent Gerry information (this century) in PA -- specifically, I'm trying to find information about my grandmother, Natalie Inez Gerry, b: 18 Dec 1916 (PA), d: 9 Nov 1988 (Dearborn, MI).

Does anyone have any leads that might help here?

Thanks in advance!

Re: GERRY in PA

Daniel_Marr — 2008-10-13 20:27:09Z

LOL Seriously? Look at what thread we're replying to.

I hit reply to the thread that we're currently replying to. Why you were notified, I have no idea. Perhaps you were reading that thread at some point and flagged it to notify you when someone replied to it.

Re: GERRY in PA

madgalb — 2008-10-13 19:52:38Z

I don't know what happened, but you must have hit the 'reply' on one of madgalb's (my) posts, instead of the one from Ed reed.

Suggest you go back and re-open the above post (the one from Ed Reed about Gerry in PA), and hit THAT reply button and re-post your query there. You have to open that post, and hit the appropriate reply button at the bottom there in order to contact the right person. Try it again. With a little practice, you'll get it right. Good luck again. Madeline

Re: GERRY in PA

Daniel_Marr — 2008-10-13 18:07:29Z

..I'm responding to the first message in this thread. It looked like this:

GERRY in PA
Ed Reed (View posts) Posted: 16 May 2000 12:33AM

Classification:
Surnames:
My Greatgrandfather married a woman named Mamie Gerry. Please check your data to see if Mamie is there somewhere. If so, please, may we share information?

Mamie Gerry, b. August 26, 1860, m. August 16, 1892 to Richard Duane REED b. June 15, 1858 in Honesdale, Wayne county, PA., d. April 1940. Mamie died June 16, 1892.

Re: GERRY in PA

madgalb — 2008-10-13 17:14:50Z

I'm confused here. I've posted on some Gerrys before, but none with England or PA connections. You must have responded to the wrong post ... please re-check WHO you want to send it to. Good Luck.

Re: GERRY in PA

Daniel_Marr — 2008-10-12 20:47:59Z

It's been a long time since you posted this. Are you still looking for information about Mamie Gerry? Her Grandfather, John Gerry (b: abt 1802 in England, d: in Wayne PA) was my 4th Great Grandfather. I have some information about Mamie and her family, let me know if you'd like it.

Eli P. Gerry/Bartlett

cabot_blue — 2008-08-13 02:31:37Z

Seeking parents of Eli P. Gerry, born approximately 1828, in Westfield, Vt. Died 1865 in Andersonville prison. Married Sarah A. Bartlett May 19, 1850.

Joseph GERRY in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

madgalb — 2008-08-03 17:51:01Z

Am hoping to find a full-text obituary/death notice for JOSEPH GERRY, who lived and died in Plattsburgh, NY in May, 1967 (SSDI). Online historical newspapers did not yield the desired result. TUIA. Madeline