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     Minerva C. Dimm was born in 1873 at Pennsylvania. She was listed as the daughter of Thomas P. Dimm (given age 39) on the 1880 Census recorded 5 June 1880 at Dimmsville, Juniata County, Pennsylvania.^1,2

     Rosa B. Dimm was born in 1875 at Pennsylvania. She was listed as the daughter of Thomas P. Dimm (given age 39) on the 1880 Census recorded 5 June 1880 at Dimmsville, Juniata County, Pennsylvania.^1,2

     John Bigelow was born on Thursday, 9 May 1675 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2
     At age 20, John Bigelow married Jerusha Garfield, age 18, daughter of Joseph Garfield and Sarah Gale, on Monday, 2 January 1695/96 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).^3,4,2
     John Bigelow and Thomas Sawyer and Elias Sawyer were surprised by the Indians, made prisoners and taken captive to Canada on 5 October 1705. In a token of his gratitude on his release from captivity, he called his daughter, born after his return, Comfort, and a second daughter Freedom.²
     John died on 8 September 1769 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts), at age 94.^1,2

     Jerusha Garfield was born on Sunday, 6 June 1677 possibly at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2,3
     At age 18, Jerusha Garfield married John Bigelow, age 20, son of Samuel Bigelow and Mary Flagg, on Monday, 2 January 1695/96 at Watertown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2,3
     Jerusha died on 16 January 1758 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts), at age 80.^4,3

     Gershum Brigham Jr. was born on Friday, 4 November 1712 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).¹
     At age 28, Gershum Brigham Jr. married Mary Lee on Sunday, 26 March 1741 at Westborough, Worcester County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).²

     Abigail Brigham was born on Sunday, 25 November 1708 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2 She was christened on 3 July 1720 Marlborough, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.²
     At age 20, Abigail Brigham married John Snow on Friday, 25 March 1729 Marlborough, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.²
     Abigail died on 6 March 1790 at Chesterfield, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, at age 81.²

     Benjamin Brigham was born on Tuesday, 19 February 1714/15 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2
     At age 26, Benjamin Brigham married Hannah Merrill on Thursday, 9 March 1740/41 at Southborough, Worcester County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).²
     Benjamin died in 1781.

     
     Thomas Stacy married Sarah Jarsey, daughter of John Jarsey, on Tuesday, 22 October 1765 at Newport, Newport County, Colony of Rhode Island, British America, (now Rhode Island).¹

     John Jarsey was born circa 1730.

     Minnie Buck was born in 1868 at Pennsylvania. Minnie Dimm (given age 2) was listed as a household member living with Ellis Buck (given age 24) on the 1870 Census on 2 August 1870 at Bradford Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.¹

     James Taylor Jr. was born in 1674.¹
     James Taylor Jr. married Emma (?) before 1683 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).²

     Emma (?) was born circa 1667 possibly at Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).
     Emma (?) married James Taylor Jr., son of James Taylor Sr., before 1683 at Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).¹

     Abiell Wheelock was born on Wednesday, 30 September 1676 at Medfield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2
     Abiell Wheelock married Benjamin Albee, son of James Albee and Hannah Cook, in 1692 at Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).^3,4

     Elizabeth Wheelock was born on Monday, 25 January 1671/72 at Medfield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2

     Benjamin Wheelock was born on Monday, 12 December 1678 at Medfield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2
     At age 21, Benjamin Wheelock married Huldah Thayer, age 18, daughter of Jonathan Thayer and Elizabeth French, on Thursday, 9 December 1700 at Mendon, Worcester County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America, (now Massachusetts).^3,4,2
     Benjamin died on 13 September 1746 Mendon, Worcester County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 67.¹

     Marie Wheelock was born on Monday, 11 June 1674 at Medfield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British America, (now Massachusetts).^1,2

     Edward H. VanValkenberg was born on Friday, 24 January 1868 at Ohio.
     At age 34, Edward H. VanValkenberg married Elizabeth Matilda Dimm, age 24, daughter of George Thomas Dimm and Mary A Wagner, on Wednesday, 25 June 1902 at Seneca County, Ohio.¹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Edward VanVolkenburg (given age 40), the head of household at Jackson Township, Seneca County, Ohio, on 21 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Bessie VanVolkenburg (given age 32) . Edward was employed as a Laborer.²
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Edward VanValkenberg (given age 50), the head of household at Race Street, Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, on 6 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Bessie VanValkenberg (given age 41), his mother-in-law, Addie Dimm (given age 76) . Edward was employed as a Riveter in a Motor Truck Factory.³
     Edward H. VanValkenberg lived in 1923 at Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio.
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Eddie B. VanVolkenburg (given age 60), the head of household at Ridge Road, Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, on 19 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Bessie VanVolkenburg (given age 51) . Eddie was a Farmer on a Truck Farm.⁴
     Edward H. VanValkenberg was a an Airplane Designer on 6 April 1931 in the Fremont Daily Messenger, published at Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio.⁵
     Edward H. died in March 1971 at age 103.⁶

     Ike C. Pierce was born say 1856 at Michigan. Ike C. Pierce (given age 4) was listed as a household member living with George L. Pierce (given age 37) on the 1860 Census on 9 July 1860 at Concord Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.¹ Ike C. Pierce (given age 14) was listed as a household member living with Mary L. Pierce (given age 39) on the 1870 Census on 1 July 1870 at the Hotel, serving Green Creek Township, Sandusky County, Ohio. Ike was the Land Lord.² Ike C. Pierce (given age 24) was listed as the son of Mary L. Pierce (given age 48) on the 1880 Census recorded 5 June 1880 at Maple Street, Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio. Ike was a Hotel Keeper.³
     Ike C. Pierce married Ella B. Waggoner, age 26, daughter of Ralph Waggoner and Isabella M. K. Hunter, on Saturday, 31 March 1883 at Sandusky County, Ohio.⁴
     Ike C. died leaving Ella B. as a widow.

     Dr. Benjamin Jennings Seward was born on Friday, 16 January 1846 at Port Jervis, Orange County, New York.¹ Beny J. Seward (given age 4) was listed as a household member living with Augustus Seward (given age 30) on the 1850 Census on 14 August 1850 at Wawayanda, Orange County, New York.² B. Jennings Seward (given age 13) was listed as a household member living with Augustus Seward (given age 40) on the 1860 Census on 15 June 1860 at Wallkill, Orange County, New York.³
     Dr. Benjamin Jennings Seward married Caroline Waggoner, daughter of Clark Waggoner and Sylvia B. Roberts, in 1868 at Manhattan, New York County, New York.⁴
     The 1870 US Census enumerated him as B. J. Seward (given age 24), the head of household at Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio, on 25 July 1870. Carrie Seward (given age 24) and Augustus Seward (given age 5 months) were listed as household members. B. was employed as a Physician.⁵
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Benj. J. Seward (given age 35), the head of household at Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey, on 8 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Carrie Seward (given age 35), his daughter, Fannie Seward (given age 8) , a servant, Vina Davenport (given age 28). Augustus Seward (given age 60) was listed as his neighbor. Benj. was employed as a Physician.^6,7
     Benjamin Seward (given age 30-60) was listed living alone on the 1895 Census at South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey.⁸ He was listed as the step son of Cornelia F. Seward (given age 78) on the 1900 Census recorded 25 June 1900 at Landis Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey. He was a retired physician.⁹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Benjamin J. Seward (given age 65), the head of household at East Avenue, Landis Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, on 4 May 1910, living alone.¹⁰
     Benjamin Jennings died on 27 May 1910 at age 64 leaving Caroline as a widow.¹

     Gertrude Fraser was born in July 1845 at Pennsylvania.
     Gertrude Fraser married Ralph H. Waggoner, son of Clark Waggoner and Sylvia B. Roberts, say 1868. Gertrude Waggoner (given age 36) was listed as the wife of Ralph Waggoner (given age 38) on the 1880 Census recorded 8 June 1880 at 259 Macon Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.^1,2 Gertrude Waggoner (given age 44) was listed as the wife of Ralph H. Waggoner (given age 56) on the 1900 Census recorded 6 June 1900 at 57 McDonough Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.³ Gertrude F. Waggoner (given age 65) was listed as the wife of Ralph H. Waggoner (given age 67) on the 1910 Census recorded 24 April 1910 at 126 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁴ Gertrude Waggoner (given age 74) was listed as the wife of Rhalph H. Waggoner (given age 76) on the 1920 Census recorded 3 January 1920 at 27 McDonough Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁵
     Her husband, Ralph, died, leaving Gertrude as a widow. She filed for a Civil War widow's pension on 23 April 1927 at Illinois. She was listed as the mother of Frank H. Wagoner (given age 56) on the 1930 Census recorded 2 April 1930 at White Plains, Westchester County, New York.⁶