220. Mary Conger
Mary CongerPARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington
AKA: Polly (Mary) Conger by Charles G.B. Conger
Robert EarlNAME-CONFLICT: Ben Earl by Charles G.B. Conger
G. FullerSPOUSE: Second spouse of Polly (Mary) Conger according to Charles G.B. Conger.
221. Reuben Conger
Reuben CongerPARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington
MILITARY: Served as a Sgt. in Capt. John Van Weis' 3rd Rensselier Company of Gen. Schuyler's 1st Albany Regt., New York, 1776
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)Problem: Was the date of death 7 Apr 1829 or 4 Jul 1820? Both dates listed, in CFA I. Ancestral File lists, 7 Apr 1828. Charles G.B. Conger lists, 7 Apr 1829.
MILITARY: Sergeant of Van Wie's Company (5th Rensselaerwyk) of Schuyler's (3d Albany Co.) Regiment, New York Troops. Revolutionary War. See p. 347, Vol. 1, Archives of New York. Per Charles G.B. Conger and CFA I, p. 433.
Magdaline DeVoeNAME-CONFLICT: Magdalen DeVoe, p. 433 and 705, CFA I. Magdaline Devoe on page 783; Magdalen (Devoe) De Voe in Ancestral File. Magdalen Devoe by Charles G.B. Conger.
636. Jotham Conger
Jotham CongerNO_ISSUE: Jotham Conger had no issue.
222. Uzziah Conger
Uzziah CongerPARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington
MILITARY: Served as a Corporal in Capt. Van Weis' 3rd & 5th Rensselier Company of Gen. Schuyler's 1st Albany Regt., New York, 1776-1783
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. II, Mar 1996 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)
BIOGRAPHY: Uzziah Conger was born in Woodbridge, N.J., and with his father's family removed before the Revolution to New York, finally settling in Albany County. He served in the Revolution for some seven years, part of said service being as Corporal of 5th (Rensselaerwyck) Company (Vanwies) of the 3rd Albany County (Col. Philip Schuyler's) Regiment, New York Troops. See p. 347, Vol. 1, Archives of New York. He removed with his family after the Revolution to Cayuga County, New York, where he died at Cato. He was a Revolutionary pensioner.
(Source: Book of Charles G.B. Conger, p. 45)
BIOGRAPHY:
Uzziah Conger removed with his father's family from Rahway, NJ to Dutchess Co., New York about 1770, and finally settled in Albany county, NY.He served in the Revolution for seven years, a part of said service being as corporal of Van Wie's Co. of 3rd Albany Co., Regiment Troops. He also served in the 5th Resselaerwyck Regt (Page 347, Vol. I., Archives of New York).
He removed with his family after the Revolution to Cayuga county, New York, where he died at Cato. He was a Revolutionary Pensioner.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 493 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
CHURCH_AFFILIATION-CHILDREN:
He was known as, Deacon Uzziah Conger, due to being a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church.A Presbyterian Church founded in 1836 at Meridan, NY was a branch of the Ira Hill Church founded in 1807.
In 1836, Nancy Ann Conger Bradt, Sabrina Conger Cogswell, Mary Conger Elwell and Lydia Conger Van Wie brought their certificates to the Meridan Church. They were daughters of Uzziah and Mary (Hungerford) [Conger].
Nancy was dismissed 17 Mar 1845; Mary dismissed 9 Jul 1837; Sabrina d. 1 Apr 1848. [What does the "d." abbreviation mean? REH] They are buried in the Meridan Cemetery.
The Ira Church ceased to function sometime about 1876. No records of that church have been found, but that Ira Church must have been the Presbyterian Church where the two Job Congers were deacons. There were two Job Congers living there in 1820, along with Uzziah, John, Benjamin, Hugh and William Conger. They all had families in the 1820 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 221 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
DEATH-CEMETERY: Date of death, 12 Jul 1834, from the tombstone inscription at Ira Hill Cemetery, Cayuga Co., NY. (CFA II, p. 723)
Mary HungerfordBIRTH: 1762, not 1764, CFA II, p. 723
Problem: Charles G.B. Conger lists, b. 24 Nov 1764, d. 22 Feb 1847.
640. James Conger
James CongerDEATH: Died in childhood
223. James Conger
James CongerPARENTS: Job Conger & Lydia Coddington
MILITARY: James Conger served as a Private with Capt. John Van Wies (3d Rensselier) Co., Schuyler's 1st Albany Reg. N-Yr Troops, Rev. War.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 251 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)MILITARY: Van Wie's (3d Rensselaerwyk) Company, Schuyler's (1st Albany Co.) Regiment New York Troops, Revolutionary War. See p. 347, Vol. I, Archives of New York. Per Charles G.B. Conger.
CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Albany.
Elizabeth McNabAKA: Betsey
Sally DalySPOUSE: Sally Daly was the 2nd spouse of James Conger.
655. Betsey Conger
Betsey CongerNAME-CONFLICT: Betsy Conger by Charles G.B. Conger
224. Nancy Conger
Nancy CongerPARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington
BIRTH: 1763 by Charles G.B. Conger
225. William Conger
William CongerPARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington
NO_ISSUE: There was no issue.
226. Elizabeth Conger
Elizabeth CongerPARENTS: Job Conger and Lydia Coddington
Unknown BlakemanAKA: Blademar, probably in CFA; Blakeman by Charles G.B. Conger
227. Job Conger
Job CongerPARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1794, Hinesburg, VT
CENSUS: 1800, in St. Albans, VT
CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Some time around 1811, Job Conger became a Methodist class leader in the St. Albans, VT area and held the position for many years.
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde)Problem: Was the date of death 3 Nov 1827 or 8 Nov 1827? Both dates listed in CFA I. Harold Murton Hyde lists, 2 Nov 1827 at St. Albans, VT, buried at Milton, VT.
RECOLLECTIONS:
Job Conger was named as one of the executors of his father's will, dated 19 Feb 1777. In 1778 a roll of the Freemen of Danby was placed on the Town Records and in this list we find the name of Job Conger and his brother Enoch Conger.Wiliams' "History and Map of Danby", page 129, states that Job Conger, whose name appears on the roll of 1778, settled on a farm in Danby, and that he was a brother of Enoch and Gershom Conger, but the latter is not listed as a son of Job.
An old land lease, now in the possession of William Pierce Conger of Burlington VT, is a rather interesting document. This lease was from Len Allen to Asa Weyman of Georgia, Vt., for lot 50 in the town of St. Albans, Chittenden County, VT, dated 15 Nov 1788 at "One Barleycorn for each acre the first four years; then three pence per acre per year, increasing one penny per acre per year until the amount was 9 pence per acre; then 9 pence per acre in perpetuity. All taxes to be paid by lessee."
This lease was transferred to Joseph Kellogg, no date. And transferred by him to John Kellogg, 20 Apr 1791, who in turn transferred it to Job Conger and Samuel Niles, no date. On 8 Feb 1796 Samuel Niles sold his interest in the lease to Job Conger for 60 pounds lawful money. This sale and transfer was witnessed by Potter and Noel Conger sons of Job Conger.
On 13 Dec 1821 Job Conger transferred this lease to his son Reuben Conger for one dollar love and affection, reserving the right of firewood and pasture, to himself and wife.
Abel and Oliver Conger signed quit claim deeds for 1/2 of property inheritance after Job's death. Abel's was dated 14 Feb 1829 at St. Albans, Vt, stating his residence as Bangor, Franklin County, NY Oliver's was dated 24 Dec 1828 in St. Albans, residence Bangor, also.
Achsah Conger and husband, Jacob Beeman are buried at Hinsdillville Cemetery in Bennington, VT. Jacob died 15 Feb 1868, age 88.
Robah Potter was the daughter of Capt Oliver Potter of Danby who commanded a company in Col Seth Warner's Regiment in an expedition sent by the Colonies against Canada in 1775.
The following story was compiled by Marion Conger Barton:
All three brothers, Job (1751-1827), Gershom (1767-1837) and Asher (1761-1813) Conger took part in the Revolutionary War. They served in Captain Stephen Calkin's Co. in Col Ira Allen's Regiment in Oct 1780, with Gershom and Asher serving in Captain Ebenezer White's Co in Col Ira Allen's Regiment of Milita at Castleton in Oct 1771. Most of the service seen by Vermonters in the Revolutionary War was for short periods of time - when there was a definite task to be performed or when danger threatened. Then they were discharged so they could go home and look after their families and work their farms. By law the militia could be called into service at any time.
In September 1778 the New York Congress had ordered the purchase of coarse green cloth in order to provide a coat for each member of the regiment of Green Mountain Boys with red cloth for facings, and to procure two hundred twenty-five coats of a large size. (From Crockett's History of Vermont Vol 1).
Their rate of pay was 2 pounds per month with travel rate at four pence per mile. In 1785 or 1786 American money was based on the decimal system but everyone was so accustomed to thinking in terms of pounds, shillings, and pence it couldn't be changed over-night. Vermont coined her own money from 1785 to 1788.
Job and Robah moved to St. Albans in 1800 via Plattsburg, NY. They and their children were in the St. Albans census in 1800. Job was on the Grand List for $248.75 - improved land being assessed at $1.75 an acre and polls at $20. Militia and calvary horses were exempt. A military troop of horses came into being soon after 1800 and was kept up until 1828, the year after Job died.
Only the officers wore uniforms. They cut dashing figures in a yellow cap with gold band and red feather, red flannel jacket, and yellow breeches. Captain Jason Kellog Conger, Potter's son, was one of these officers. Later on he served on the Northern Frontier in Jan and Feb of 1838. By 1828 with a population of 2400, three companies were maintained. Every man 18 years of age had to obey the warning by being present and armed in some way - guns, poles, whip stocks or ax-halves. Many brought codfish bound to their knapsacks for lunch. They engaged in sham fights to be prepared in case of the real thing.
(From "A Centennial History of St. Albans," by H.K. Adams)When Job died 3 Nov 1827 age 73, he was probably taken to the cemetery in a lumber wagon since there were no hearses until 1840. I wonder if the early custom of the 'tolling bell' was followed: three times three for a man, two times three for a woman and two times two for a child. The bell afterwards would toll the age, with the belfry window opened toward that part of the town from which the death came. (H.K. Adams)
Soon after Job's death, Robah went to live with her daughter, Sophia Webb, in Montana, where she died 2 Dec 1834.
The friendly relations that characterized the lives and dealings of the people in Northern Vermont and above the border in Canada didn't extend to or exist between the two governments. Great Britain was jealous of the rapid growth of strength and power in the US and committed many offensive acts-among which was searching American vessels and under the guise of claiming the personnel on board to be subjects of the King, forced them into service of Great Britain, even against well established proof of their identity. This resulted in an Embargo Act March 12, 1808, prohibiting commercial intercourse with Great Britain and her dependencies. This worked a particular hardship on Northern Vermonters who depended largely on this trade. As a result there was extensive smuggling carried on. Georgia became known as "Hell's Gate" among the smugglers. On one occasion intelligence reached customs officers in Georgia that a gang of smugglers would attempt to pass through during the night, A group including Potter and Reuben Conger, had assembled at a Mr. Blodgett's house about one half mile south of the town line on the main road from St. Alabans to Georgia to intercept and overhaul them.
A large party of "diversionists" gathered at the tavern about one mile south of St. Albans to distract government officers so the smugglers could get by on the other route. The government party, seeing themselves badly outnumbered, kept quiet but that didn't satisfy the raiders. They beat Blodgett up badly, bound the Congers hand and foot, piled them into a wagon and started on their way. After a few anxious hours when they were taken across the river at Hyde's Ferry they were finally rescued by the Post party.
The Conger family was destined to become inter-related to the Post family by marriage at a little later date.
(From "History of Franklin & Grand Isle Counties," by Aldrich and Hemenway's "Gazetteer")Some time around 1811, Job Conger became the Methodist class leader in the St. Albans area, an appointment held for many years, holding the meetings in the home in the winter and the barn in summer. This was about a mile west of the town.
Two of his sons-in-law were prominent Methodist preachers in Vermont - John B. Stratton, Lorinda's husband, traveled the St. Albans circuit in 1812. He served many areas since, at that time, rules governing Methodist itinerancy required, "That the minister be appointed but one year at a time and in no case to exceed two years in succession at the same place." He was presiding elder of the Burlington district, and appointment on the St. Albans circuit in 1818, and became presiding elder of what was then called the Champlain district embracing all western Vermont and much more in 1823. The residence of the presiding elder of the Champlain District became Charlotte in 1819 and Rev. Stratton resided there at some time between 1819 and when the parsonage burned in 1830.
A note from Mt. Holly in 1824 states "the church has been favored with the labor of many able and talented preachers, among whom may be named such men as John B. Stratton-". Rev. Jacob Beeman, Achsah's husband, is mentioned frequently and favorably in the reports of circuit preachers. A class in Bristol united with a class in Monkton and in 1813 a class was formed at the village of Bristol with Jacob Beeman holding the first quarterly meeting when in charge of the Charlotte Circuit in 1816. A temperance meeting in Feb 21, 1842, addressed by Rev. Beeman resulted in 20 names obtained, pledging abstinence.
No doubt it was through visiting her sisters' families when they lived in the parsonage at Charlotte that Sophia met her future husband, Daniel Webb.
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In the cold year of 1816 (frost every month) a number of inhabitants of St. Albans clubbed together and sent Pierpont Brigham to Chambly in Canada to purchase a sloop load of wheat. This was delivered to St. Albans Bay at a cost of $2.50 per bushel. In 1817 seed corn sold in St. Albans at $4.00 a bushel; flour imported from Troy and Montreal sold at $15.00 to $17.00 a barrel.
The cold season gave a great impetus to the spirit of emigration to the milder climate of the west, and a number removed to the "new" state of Ohio. Emigration progressed to such an extent that during the decade ending in 1820 the population increased by 27.
Pierpont Brigham, Louisa Conger's husband, and Richard Sackett, Keziah Conger's husband, both privates, saw action at the battle of Plattsburgh Sep 11, 1814. The battle could be seen from Aldis Hill in St. Albans.
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Recorded in St. Albans are quit-claims deeds - one dated 2 Feb 1829, from the widow Robah (Potter) Conger, to Potter's son John, for her widow's third of Job's estate in the amount of $200.00 in four notes of $50.00 each. The other two are for one twelfth of the remainder of the estate at $33.00 and the relinquishment of any share in Robah's third. Signed by son, Abel Conger, of Bangor, 24 Dec 1828, recorded at St. Albans, VT.
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde - also in CFA I, p. 276-278)
Robah PotterAKA: Roby
FATHER: Capt. Oliver Potter of Danby, [VT] who commanded a company in Col. Seth Warner's Regiment in an expedition sent by the Colonies against Canada in 1775.
DEATH: Soon after Job's death, Robah went to live with her daughter, Sophia Webb, in Montana, where she died 2 Dec 1834.
[Can anyone cite a source that would prove this statement? REH]
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde)
Jacob BeemanOCCUPATION-CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist minister Rev. Jacob Beeman, Achsah Conger's husband, is mentioned frequently and favorably in the reports of circuit preachers. A class in Bristol united with a class in Monkton and in 1813 a class was formed at the village of Bristol with Jacob Beeman holding the first quarterly meeting when in charge of the Charlotte Circuit in 1816. A temperance meeting in Feb 21, 1842, addressed by Rev. Beeman resulted in 20 names obtained, pledging abstinence.
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde)
John B. StrattonMARRIAGE-CONFLICT: 13 Mar 1814 by Harold Murton Hyde.
CHURCH_AFFILIATION:
Two of Job Conger's sons-in-law were prominent Methodist preachers in Vermont - John B. Stratton, Lorinda's husband, traveled the St. Albans circuit in 1812. He served many areas since, at that time, rules governing Methodist itinerancy required, "That the minister be appointed but one year at a time and in no case to exceed two years in succession at the same place." He was presiding elder of the Burlington district, and appointment on the St. Albans circuit in 1818, and became presiding elder of what was then called the Champlain district embracing all western Vermont and much more in 1823. The residence of the presiding elder of the Champlain District became Charlotte in 1819 and Rev. Stratton resided there at some time between 1819 and when the parsonage burned in 1830.A note from Mt. Holly in 1824 states "the church has been favored with the labor of many able and talented preachers, among whom may be named such men as John B. Stratton-."
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde)
228. Enoch Conger
Enoch CongerPARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1794, Danby, VT
PROBATE: Enoch Conger was named as one of the executors of his father's will, dated 19 Feb 1777. He sold his interest in his father and mother's estate to his brother, Coddington Conger, on 5 Jul 1794. (CFA I, p. 160)
BIOGRAPHY: William's "History and Map of Danby," mentions Enoch Conger as follows (page 129):
"Enoch Conger settled on the farm now occupied by Isaac Kelley. He built the present dwelling house in 1812. He was twice married, first to Ruth, daughter of David Irish, and second to Hannah Kelley. Although obliged to overcom the hardships and privation incident to all new settlements, by great industry and personal endurance he succeeded in establishing a pleasant home here, and became a man of considerable influence. He joined the Quaker Church, then quite numerous, and in 1820 removed to the north part of the state.His children were: David, Noah, Hiram, and Lydia. David married Rachel, daughter of Isaac Wilbur and removed to Collins, New York.
The Quaker Church was organized by the first settlers, at an early date. And for some time, the meetings were held in a log house 'which stood on a hill.' In 1785, the first Quaker Church was erected. And among the list of early members of the society is the name of Enoch Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 160 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
CHILDREN: It is thought that Enoch Conger had other children, as a Freelove Conger witnessed a deed. (CFA I, p. 160)MARRIAGE: His second wife was Hannah Kelley of Danby, of whom we have no record, and apparently there was no issue from this marriage. (CFA I, p. 160)
EMIGRATION: About 1820, Enoch removed to Hinesburg, Chittenden, Vermont, where he died 5 Dec 1826. It is thought that he went there to live with his daughter, Lydia, wife of Caleb Randall. (CFA I, p. 160)
PROBATE: The will of Enoch Conger disposed of land at Hinesburg, [VT] as well as the home farm at Danby, VT. The will dated 2 Nov 1825 reads as follows:Know all men by these presents, that Enoch Conger of Danby, County of Rutland, and state of Vermont, being of a sound disposing mind and memory, do make this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking all others.
FIRSTLY, my eldest son David Conger, being deceased, and I having given him, in his lifetime all that I had allotted for him, I now give to each and every one of his surviving children, that shall survive me, five dollars each, out of my estate, as a full portion. Said legacies to be paid out of my personal property.
SECONDLY, I will that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid.
THIRDLY, I give to my daughter Lydia Randal, wife of Caleb Randal, all of my right and title in and to, 64 acres of land in Hinesburg, to her own proper use during her life, and after to her children, the heirs of her body. Also to her, the said Lydia, during her life all of my title to the farm, I say to her during her life, and afterwards to the heirs of her body, to be equally divided with other parcels above named, among them.
FOURTHLY, I give to my son Noah, all the land buildings and other appertances west of a line to be designated on my home farm, except five acres of wood land, at the south west part thereof. The said line of division begins at a large maple tree standing in the north west corner of Asa Smith's woodland, running from there northerly, so as to go between by cider barn and barn, so on to the north line, in a direct course.
FIFTHLY, I give to my son Hiram Conger, all the remainder of my home farm east of the above described line, with the buildings and appertances, and also the five acres of woodland that was excepted and reserved in the south west part of the eastside, and also fifty acres of land lying north of the farm he now lives on, which adjoins the farm of said Hiram Conger.
SIXTHLY, all of my personall property of every kind, not disposed of above, I give to be equally divided between my daughter Lydia Randall, and my two sons Noah and Hiram Conger, in equal proportions.
SEVENTHLY AND LASTLY, I make and constitute Hiram Otis and James Nichols executors to this my last will and testament. Desiring them in love to have the same will and truly done, as above specified. Witness, whereof I put my hand and seal, this 11th day of February 1825. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us, Melinda White, Elizabeth Otis, Lydia Reese.
(The will was proved 5 Feb 1827)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 160-161 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
691. Lydia Conger
Lydia CongerPARENTS: Enoch Conger and Ruth Irish
RESIDENCES: Hinesburg, VT (CFA I, p. 160)
Hannah KelleySPOUSE: Hannah Kelley was the 2nd spouse of Enoch Conger. (CFA I, p. 160)
RESIDENCES: "of Danby" (CFA I, p. 160)
NO_ISSUE: Apparently there was no issue. (CFA I, p. 160)
229. Samuel Conger
Samuel CongerPARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington
RESIDENCES:
Samuel Conger removed, with his parents, from Rahway, NY to Nine Partners, Dutchess county, NY. It is not known if he went with them later to Danby, VT. If he and his brother, Benjamin, did go they both returned to Dutchess county. Enoch, their father, purchased land and settled at Danby, [VT] in 1771 and described himself in the deed of purchase at being of Danby, Vermont.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 454-455 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Mary UnknownMARRIAGE: After the death of Samuel Conger, his widow Mary, married Timothy Andrews and had a sone, Samuel Andrews.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 455 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
230. Asher Conger
Asher CongerPARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington
COMMENT: There are two places named Hinesburg, VT. Based on the fact that this Asher Conger is buried at Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT it is likely that he lived in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT which is adjacent to Addison county. For this Asher Conger, CFA I, did not specify which Hinesburg was involved and spelled the name with an "h" on the end. Records of other Congers in CFA I do indicate that the family lived in Chittenden county, VT.
RESIDENCES: As of Jul 1794, Hinesburg, VT
MILITARY: The first mention of Asher Conger at Danby, VT is in October 1780, when he served in Captain Stephen Calkin's Company of Col. Ira Allen's Regiment of Militia. And he also served in Capt. Ebeneezer Wilson's Company. (Goodrich: Vermont Revolutionary Rolls, p. 372). (CFA I, p. 31)
LAND: On 27 Oct 1787, Asher Conger of Hinesburg, Addison, VT, deeded to Henry Wilbur of Danby, VT, 24 acres in Danby, being the Southwest corner of 50 acres of land laid out to Enoch Conger as fourth division in the right of William Barton (Right No. 35). On the same date, 27 Oct 1787, Asher Conger deeded to Abel Irish, his brother-in-law, of Danby, 11 acres of land in Danby, being part of the same lots as the preceding item. These deeds indicate that between 1782 and 1787 Asher Conger had moved to Hinesburg, VT.
One of the descendants writes that at the time of moving to Hinesburg the country was a wilderness, and he had to make his own road as he went. There were but three families in that vicinity when this removal was made.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 31 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)PROBATE: Asher Conger was mentioned at the division of his father and mother's estate on 5 Jul 1794 as being of Hinesburg, VT, on which day he sold his interest in his parent's estates to his brother, Coddington Conger. (CFA I, p. 31)
Mary Ann StaffordAPPEARANCE-TRAITS: Mary Ann Stafford Conger was said to have been a very powerful woman. She could stand in a half bushel measure and shoulder a two bushel sack of wheat. (CFA I, p. 31)
232. Benjamin Conger
Benjamin CongerPARENTS: Enoch Conger and Berzillah Coddington
RESIDENCES: Milan, Dutchess Co., NY
BIRTH-DEATH: Abt. 1764, d. 1822, per Harold Murton Hyde
PROBATE:
Benjamin Conger is mentioned in the division of the estates of his father's and mother's wills. Both he and the heirs of his brother, Samuel, were provided for.On 27 Jan 1795, Benjamin Conger of the Town of North East, Dutchess county, New York, deeded to Gershom Conger of Danby (his brother) "all lands which fell to me, by will of Enoch Conger (father), late of Danby, deceased, and all my right to lands of Zillah Conger (mother) deceased." (signed) Benjamin Conger -- witnessed by Coddington Conger (youngest brother).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 34 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
PROBATE: Will of Benjamin Conger, Dutchess County, New York
I, Benjamin Conger, of the town of Milan, in Dutchess County, in the state of New York, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind, and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, viz:First that my body is to be decently buried, and the charges of the same is to be paid out of my personal property.
Secondly, I do order and direct, that all my lawful debts be paid out of my personal property, if sufficient. If not then out of any monies that may come into the hands of my executors by any further order of the sales of any real estate that I have hereafter order and direct.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Millie Conger, in the place of her dower right, that is to say, she is to have her choice of a room either in the house I now live in, or the house that stands on the farm I purchased from James Dudley, also she is to have her choice of two cows, and one horse (the stud mare excepted) also, two good beds and sufficient bedding, for the same. Together with a sufficiency of household furniture, to make her comfortable, together with a girl to assist her, if she pleases. And for the services of the same girl, my sons Benjamin and Enoch Conger are hereby ordered to pay. Further she is to have five bushels of wheat, ten bushels of rye, five bushels of Indian corn, 300 pounds of pork, 100 pounds of beef, together with a sufficiency of firewood cut and drawn to the door by my sons Benjamin and Enoch Conger, yearly and every year, or so long as she remains my widow.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my two sons, Enoch Conger and Benjamin Conger all the Freehold estate, with the appertanances situate in town of Milan, Dutchess Co., New York, where I now live, together with all the tenements, or freehold property that I am now possessed of or may be, excepting what I may hereafter divise or order to be sold by my executors, in the county aforesaid.
And I do further order and direct that my son Enoch Conger, pay my son Benjamin Conger, or cause to be paid, the sum of $500.00 to make him equal to him all the aforesaid real estate, devised to them, to be paid to the said Benjamin Conger, one year after my decease.
And I do further give and bequeath unto my daughter Ruth Rider, one dollar, my daughrer Mary Connelly the sum of ten dollars, and I do further bequeath unto my daughter Mercy Turner the sum of $225, and my daughter Zillah Wildey, $100, and my daughter Nancy Peck the sum of $250, and my daughter Lydia Haight the sum of $100, and my daughter Millie Conger the sum of $225, and two cows, one good bed and bedding and also $25 to be used for our outset.
I do further give and bequeath unto my four grandsons, and one grand-daughter, by the names of Reuben Every, Conger Every, Coddington Every, Benjamin Every and Mercy Every, the sum of $225 to be divided equally between the four. And I do further give and bequeath unto my grandsons before named Benjamin Every 10 sheep to be put out by my executors for his benefit, until he shall arrive to the full age of 21 years. And I do further give and bequeath unto my son Samuel the sum of $600, all of which several legacies, before mentioned, to be paid within two years after my decease.
And I do further order and direct that the farm, or freehold estate with the appertances lying in the town of Milan, Dutchess County, adjoining the lands of Jepth Williams and Benjamin Mix, excepting four acres of wood land, purchased from John Mix, which four acres of wood land I give and bequeath to my two sons Benjamin and Enoch Conger. The residue of the farm, containing about one hundred acres, to be sold by my executors within two years after my decease, or if before if they might think proper.
And I do further order and direct, that all of my personal property be sold by my executors at public vendue, and applied to the payment of my lawful debts, that may be against me. And out of the sales of the personal, and real estate ordered to be sold, should there remain any overplus after paying all the aforesaid debts, and legacies, I order and direct, to be equally divided between all my sons and daughters, excepting Mary Connell and Ruth Rider. And I lastly hereby appoint Enoch Conger, Benjamin Conger, Henry Peck and William I. Stuart, my executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, by me made.
In witness whereby, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the sixth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-one.
Benjamin Conger SEAL Proved 7 September 1822.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 35-36 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Richard ConnellyNAME: Richard Connelly (CFA I, p. 163)
714. Berzillah Conger
Berzillah CongerAKA: Zillah Wildey in her father's will.
Benjamin E. WildeyNO_ISSUE: There was no issue. (CFA I, p. 163)
RELATIONSHIP: Raised his wife's nephew, Benjamin W. Everly. (CFA I, p. 163)
BIRTH-DEATH: Age 65, as of 1838. Died Feb 1831. (CFA I, p. 163)
720. Samuel Conger
Samuel CongerEMIGRATION-MILITARY:
It is believed that Benjamin Conger's son, Samuel, went west at an early date.
It is believed that he was the Samuel Conger who enlisted as a Private in Capt.
George McGlassin's Co., 15th Reg of Inf, U.S.A. (The New Jersey Regiment).If so, he enlisted at Elizabeth, New Jersey on 14 Feb 1814 for five years;
transferred to Capt. Armstrong Irvine's Co. H, Light Artillery, on 1 Oct 1815;
promoted to Corporal on 3 Nov 1815; Sergeant on 1 Mar 1816; discharged at Fort
Independence, Boston, Mass. on 1 Jan 1819. (N.J. Adj. Gen. Records, p. 187).If he is this Samuel, he was probably born in the 1790's instead of the
approximated, 1800.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 34-35 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)