832. Jacob Conger
Jacob CongerPARENTS: Jacob Conger and Phoebe Johnson
Problem: Where was he born? CFA I, lists Morristown, NY and Binghampton, NY on page 249.
OCCUPATION: Farmer
833. Jonathan Conger
Jonathan CongerPARENTS: Jacob Conger and Phoebe Johnson
2210. Saphronia Conger
Saphronia CongerPARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Thankful Guthrie
2211. Alson J. Conger
Alson J. CongerPARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Thankful Guthrie
835. David Conger Guerin
David Conger GuerinNAME-CONFLICT: David Conger Guerin (Geurin) in CFA II, p. 316.
CHRISTENING: near Morristown, NJ on 24 Dec 1776
CENSUS: He and wife, Polly, counted in the 1850 census. No place name given. She is listed as, age 56, born in VA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 316 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
2215. Nathan Guerin
Nathan GuerinDEATH-CENSUS: After the 1870 census of Perry Co., AR.
2216. R. Guerin
R. GuerinNAME-CONFLICT: R (per. Robert) Guerin, CFA II, p. 316
2218. William Guerin
William GuerinDEATH-CENSUS: Before the 1870 census of Perry Co., AR. CFA II, p. 316
Elizabeth SimpsonAKA: Eliz. "Addie" (Simpson) Spencer, CFA II, p. 316
843. Jane Guerin
Jane GuerinCONFLICT-BIRTH: Was she born in Rowan Co., NC, as listed in CFA or as listed by Ginny Manning, Rockingham Co., NC? Can anyone cite a source for the place of birth?
845. Peter B. Conger
Peter B. CongerOCCUPATION: Mason
QUESTION: Who was the mother of the children of Peter B. Conger.
Problem: Was the date of marriage, to Abigail Mitchell, 5 Nov 1815 as listed in Ancestral File or 15 Nov 1815 as listed elsewhere? CFA II, p. 183 lists, 5 Nov 1815. Was she first or second wife of Peter B. Conger?
BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Peter Conger, born about 1790, was 6' tall, weighted 190 pounds. He was born in Morris county, NJ. He was an officer in the War of 1812; a first lieutenant and served as Aide-de-Camp under Gen. Jackson in the battle of New Orleans. About the close of the war he went to Canada and married a Miss Williams. He lived to be old and died of cancer. He was said to be one of the finest looking of men, having a magnificient physique. Peter witnessed a deed executed by his grandfather, Enoch, to his father, David, on 4 Nov 1801.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
PROBATE:
I, Peter B. Conger of the township of Richmond in the Midland District and Canada West, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind, blessed be Almighty God, for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, (that is to say),First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Deborah, the northwest room of my dwelling, now standing on part of the broken front on Lot No. 17 in the first concession of the aforesaid township, while she remains my widow, likewise the use of a cow. I also give her the furniture which is now in said room, to be at her disposal.
I also give to my eldest son Belyat, a Bible, worth one pound.
I also give to my second son John a Bible worth one pound, which gifts will and order shall be paid within six months after my decease.
I further give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Anarchy the feather bed she now claims and bedding, and also a fall leaf table now standing in the southwest room, with a Bible worth ten shillings.
I also give and bequeath to my third son Peter W. my house and the lot situated lying and being in the above mentioned place, together with all the stock on said premises. I further request that he shall support his mother in sickness and in health, so long as she shall remain my widow, likewise all my children that as yet under age shall be under his control and have support until they become of age. And that he shall pay all legacies.
I also give and bequeath to my two youngest sons Harris and Enoch, on Bible each worth one pound each, when they become of age.
I also bequeath to my youngest daughter Elisabeth Annah, a Bible worth ten shillings when she becomes of age.
I further give and bequeath my claim on the American Government for military services, to my children, to be equally divided.
I appoint my son Peter W., my wife Deborah, and the Rev. Saltern Giverns, to be executors of this my last will and testament, hereby working all former wills by me made, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty second day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
WIT: Phillip Embony & John B. Dunham /s/ Peter B. Conger
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 183 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Deborah C. WilliamsSPOUSE: Deborah C. Williams was the 2nd spouse of Peter B. Conger.
2231. Peter Washington Conger
Peter Washington CongerOCCUPATION: Bricklayer
RESIDENCES: Resided at his father's farm.
2235. Henrietta Conger
Henrietta CongerBAPTISM: 17 Feb 1827
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 183 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
846. Zacharia S. Conger
Zacharia S. CongerPARENTS: David Conger and Elizabeth Blue
NAME-CONFLICT: Zacharia in CFA I, p. 99, Zachariah in CFA II, p. 238.
BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Zacharia Conger was born about 1794 in Morris county, NJ. He was 5'11" and weighed 200 pounds. He was a lieutenant in the War of 1812; was wounded and pensioned. He married Tacy Barr at Philadelphia, PA. They lived in Dearborn county, IN until about 1840 and then settled in Iowa, south of Ottumwa, where he died of fever about the age of 60. He was a man of splendid and powerful physique, tall and strong.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
MILITARY: Zacharia Conger enlisted in the 15th Regt. of Inf; was promoted to Ensign on 17 Mar 1814, and was promoted to 3rd Lt. of Capt. Joseph L. Barton's company. He was discharged 15 Jun 1815 at the close of the war.This 15th Regt. was known as the "New Jersey Regiment," and was organized under an Act of Congress on 23 Jun 1815. Its officers and privates were almost entirely New Jerseymen. This is the same regiment in which Moses Conger of Woodbridge or Elizabeth enlisted.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 555 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
RELATIONSHIP: In 1856 a Thomas Sage, 18, and William Sage, 13, were living in the household. Zacharia Conger, age 34, was a cripple. It would seem that Henry, Frances, and John may have been sons of Benjamin Conger, for whom there is no record. (CFA I, p. 555)
DEATH-CONFLICT: CFA II, p. 238 states that, he died of wounds sustained from the War of 1812. This is in conflict with the information supplied by Omer T. Conger.BURIAL:
The funeral of Tacy (Barr) Conger occurred December 26th, when her husband's remains were disinterred from the pioneer's grave where they had rested for thirty-six years, and the remains of both were interred in the Dunn graveyard, in Des Moines township, where lie their sons and other members of the family.
[Note: It is not clear if Des Moines Twp. is in Wapello Co., or Jefferson Co., IA. REH]
Tacy BarrBIRTH-DEATH: She died on 25 Dec 1881 at the age of 84 years, 4 months, 14 days according to her obituary. Birth date calculated, Abt. 11 Aug 1797.
CENSUS: Head of household in the 1856 census of Wapello Co., IA.
PENSION-CHILDREN: When Tacy Conger applied for her widow's pension in 1857 she claimed that her children were: Benjamin P., Enoch, John B., Zachariah S., and Samuel M. However, in the 1845 cenus there were 3 other Conger children, relationship not given. They may have been Benjamin's. He was 55 when he married Rebecca Blanchard in 1872.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)AKA: Tacey in her obituary
OBITUARY: Death of Mrs. Conger.
At her home near County Line, Dec. 25th, 1881, of paralysis, occurred the death of Mrs. Tacey Conger, aged eighty-four years, four months, and fourteen days. In the death of the subject of this sketch Jefferson County, [IA] loses another of its pioneers, so many of whom have departed within the past few years.Mrs. Conger's maiden name was Tacey Barr. She was born in Philadelphia in 1797 and lived there until 1816, when she was married to Zacharia S. Conger, a young man of Morristown, NJ, who had been honorably discharged at Philadelphia after service in the recent War of 1812. Mr. Conger was five years her senior. The young couple married on the 3rd of July, and the following day they turned their faces westward.
They journeyed until they reached Indiana. Here they stopped in what is now Dearborn County, until 1842, when they removed to this state arriving soon after the Indian treaty was made permitting white settlers in this part of the country.
The fall of 1845 brought a sad bereavement to Mrs. Conger in the death of her husband. This event occurring before the land sales, it devolved upon Mrs. Conger to make the purchase of a claim, which she did with the means at her disposal, securing a tract of land in the eastern edge of Wapello County. In the fall of 1860 she met with another breavement in the death of three sons, all occuring within a period of three months.
During the latter years of Mrs. Conger's life she was much afflicted with ill health.
She is survived by two sons, one Benjamin, living here, the other Enoch, living in Oregon.
The funeral occurred December 26th, when her husband's remains were disinterred from the pioneers grave where they had rested for thirty-six years, and the remains of both were interred in the Dunn graveyard, in Des Moines township, where lie their sons and other members of the family. in Des Moines township, where lie their sons and other members of the family.
[Note: It is not clear if Des Moines Twp. is in Wapello Co., or Jefferson Co., IA. REH]
(Source: The Fairfield Tribune, Fairfield, IA, Jan. 12, 1882, page 3, col. 4 - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
PROBATE: Tacey's heirs were: Benjamin P., 64; Enoch, 61; and children of her son John B.: Joseph A., 1851, Sarah Graves, 1853, James Marshall, 1854, Louisa, 1858, John Isaac, 1861 and a Sarah Carver. Tacey, 1856, [daughter of John B.] had drowned at the age of 14 on 17 Jul 1870.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 238 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
PROBLEM: According to the obituary of Tacy (Barr) Conger she lost 3 sons within three months in the fall of 1860. CFA II, p,. 238 lists them as: Henry, 1841; Francis, 1845; John, 1847. Was Frances (Francis) a son of Zacharia Conger who died in Sep 1845? Who was the father of John Conger?
QUESTION: Where did Tacy Barr die? From the obituary it is not clear whether she died in Jefferson Co., IA where Fairfield lies or in Wapello Co., IA, to the west, where the Ottumwa lies. CFA II, p. 238 lists the death place as, Wapello Co., IA.
2240. Samuel S. Conger
Samuel S. CongerBIRTH: 1835; 9 Mar 1831 in CFA II, p. 238
2242. Frances A. Conger
Frances A. CongerNAME-CONFLICT: Francis in CFA II, p. 238
850. Enoch Conger
Enoch CongerBIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Enoch Conger was 6' and weighed 175 pounds. He was very straight and had black hair. He was 14 years old when his father moved to Indiana. He was a famous wood chopper and a desparate worker. He was said to have been his parent's favorite. They lived with him until the father died of old age. He was a farmer, a trader, and owned a mill. He moved to Illinois in 1844 and became a hotel keeper at Oquawka, where he died at 52 years of age, worn out.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
APPEARANCE-TRAITS: According to Omer T. Conger, Enoch Conger was six feet tall, weight 175 pounds, born in Morris county, New Jersey in 1799. When he was 14 years old his father moved to Indiana. He was very straight, with black hair, weighing at best 199 pounds [not clear why two weights are listed]. He grew thinner as he grew older. He was a famous wood-chopper and a very hard worker. It was said he was his parent's favorite. They lived with him until his father died of old age and debility. He was a farmer and trader and owned a mill. He moved to Illinois in 1844, became a hotel keeper at Oquawka, where he died at 52 years of age, worn out.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 163 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
2246. Elizabeth Conger
Elizabeth CongerCHILDREN: 2 daughters, six sons
BIOGRAPHY: Elizabeth Conger, born 30 Mar 1828, was tall. She married Capt. R.T. Pence, raised two daughters and six sons, three of which were lawyers, one a banker and deacon, one a merchant. Elizabeth died in 1893 in her 75th year at Ault, Colo., a devout and life-long Christian. Her two daughters, husband and two sons all died of consumption.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 163 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
2249. Frances E. Conger
Frances E. CongerRESIDENCES: Indianapolis, IN
BIOGRAPHY: Frances E. Conger was the tallest member of her family. As a widow of John Kelly she was a business woman of considerable property and capital, all made by her own sagacity and industry. She lived in Indianapolis; was a WCTU worker and zealous in the temperance cause. She had no children.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 163 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
NO_ISSUE: There was no issue. (CFA I, p. 163)
2250. Martha Conger
Martha CongerBIOGRAPHY: Martha Conger was of medium height. She was a very lady-like girl with blue eyes and tidy nature. She died at Oquawka, IL in 1857 of consumption at the age of 17 years.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 163 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Cyrus MillsAKA: Cyrus Mills in Ancestral File and elsewhere
NAME-CONFLICT: Cyrus (Silas?) Mills in CFA II, p. 377
Problem: Was the date of marriage, 26 Jun 1810 as listed in Ancestral File or 26 Jun 1820 as listed in CFA?
RESIDENCES: Dearborn County, IN
OCCUPATION: Justice of the Peace and clerk
CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Chorister in the Baptist Church
BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
After marrying Cyrus Mills, Nancy Conger lived in Dearborn county, Indiana. He was a Justice of the Peace, clerk and chorister in the Baptist Church. Their only son, Henry, died with cancer. They had daughters: Mary, Susan, Carolina, Nancy, Ann, Martha and Hariet.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
2254. William Henry Mills
William Henry MillsAKA: Might have been called, Henry.
HEALTH_HISTORY: Died of cancer
852. Elizabeth Conger
Elizabeth CongerAKA: Eliza Conger
BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Eliza Conger was a very pretty woman of medium size. She married Benjamin Powell. They lived and died near Winterset, Iowa. Her children were: David, Elihu and others -- all farmers.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
853. Lewis B. Conger
Lewis B. CongerRECOLLECTIONS: Omer T. Conger reportedly made the following statement about Lewis Conger: "He was five feet five inches tall, weighing 135 pounds, born in 1803. He was the shortest man in the family. He was the family hunter, was a farmer, a business man, politician and school teacher. He was once the assessor for the county. In 1845, he moved to Rochester, Indiana, where he lived until his death." Lewis was elected in 1841 assessor of real estate for the entire county under the new law.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 362 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Lewis Conger was the shortest of the family, only 5'5" and weighed 135. He was the family hunter, farmer, business man, politician and school teacher; also a county assessor. He moved to Rochester, Fulton, IN in 1845 and died there an old man.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Hannah MorrisREFERENCE: For more about Hannah Morris and her siblings and ancestors see The Tenmile Country, p. 596-597.
Samuel Whitehead CongerBIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Samuel Conger was 5'10" and weighed 145 pounds. He became a tanner and worked at Elizabethtown, near Cincinnati, Ohio. By honesty, industry, economy and careful management he became a man of wealth. He died at Manchester, Dearborn county, IN at age 78 years. The last half of his life he was a Methodist.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
Ann HaynesNAME-CONFLICT: Ann Hayes in Ancestral File.
2268. Samuel Henry Conger
Samuel Henry CongerAKA: Probably called, Henry
Mabel Gregory GarrigusNAME-CONFLICT: Mabel Gregory Garriguer; Mabel Gregory Garrigus on Garrigues/Garrigus family webpages.
SPOUSE: Mabel Gregory Garrigus was the 2nd wife of Samuel Conger. She was first married to John Jackson and had seven children.
2270. Sarah May (Mary) Conger
Sarah May (Mary) CongerDEATH-CONFLICT: 25 Oct 1891 or 26 Oct 1891?
Girtrude OliverFATHER: In Rev War, per CFA II, p. 306 [Note: No source citation. REH]