Biographies from Various Sources
Daughters of the
American Revolution
Lineage Books (152 Vols.)
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Volume 63
page 156
Mrs. Isabel Thurston Swan.
DAR ID Number: 62466
Born in Nassau County, N. Y.
Wife of William L. Swan.
Descendant of William Thurston.
Daughter of William Thurston and Mary Ann Weeks, his wife.
Granddaughter of Thomas Thurston and Amy Burr, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of William Thurston and Phœbe Rhodes, his
wife, m. 1772.
William Thurston (1742-1833) enlisted in the Ulster County, New
York militia, 4th regiment, Capt. Uriah Drake's company. He was
born and died in Hempstead, L. I.
The National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Volume 117 page
242
Mrs. Etta Tuthill Jones.
DAR ID Number: 116773
Born in Nassau County, N. Y.
Wife of David S. Jones.
Descendant of Elijah Leggett, as follows:
1. Samuel Horton Tuthill (1818-93) m. 1845 Henrietta Oswald
Leggett (1823-66).
2. Isaac Leggett (1769-1832) m. 1798 Barbara Keiler (1783-1841).
3. Elijah Leggett m. Sarah Angevine (b. 1741).
Elijah Leggett (1737-84) served as a private in Colonel Hammond's
regiment, Westchester County, N. Y. He was born and died in
Westchester County, N. Y.
The National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Volume 158 p. 267
Mrs. Margaret Chapin Vurgason.157875
Born in Nassau County, N. Y.
Descendant of Capt. Israel Harris, as follows:
1. Henry Sterling Chapin (b. 1871) m. 1894 S. Belle Crinkshank
(b. 1870).
2. Elisha S. Chapin (1848-1917) m. 1870 Laura C. Shaw
(1848-1915).
3. John Bliss Shaw (d. 1865) m. Laura Maynard Harris (1812-92).
4. Joseph Harris (1779-1830) m. Lucretia Lord.
5. Israel Harris m. Sarah Morse.
Israel Harris (1747-1836) received a pension for service as
sergeant, lieutenant and captain in the Massachusetts and Vermont
troops. He was born in Cornwall, Conn.; died in South Hartford,
N. Y.
Colonial Families in the U.S.
Frances Gardiner, historian; b. Stamford, Connecticut, 30th
April, 1870; Barnard College, New York, 1890-1891; A.B.,
Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1894; A.M., 1896;
London (England) School of Economics, 1897; Association of
Collegiate Alumnae, European fellowship, 1902-1903; studied at
Cambridge, England; Fellow of University of Chicago, 1903-1904;
Ph.D., 1904; Instructor in History, Erasmus Hall High School,
Brooklyn, 1898-1901; Vassar College, 1904-1905; Assistant in
Department of History Research, Carnegie Institute, 1905—.
Member of American Historical Association, ‘Lyceum Club’
London. Author: “The Economic Development of a Norfolk
Manor,” 1906; compiler of List of Printed Original Materials
for English Manorial and Agrarian History,” 1894; (joint)
Guide to the Manuscript Materials for the History of the United
States to 1873, in the British Museum, etc.,” 1908; Editor
of a collection of European [p.177] treaties bearing on the early
history of the United States; articles on English agrarian
history, etc.
Arms.—Argent, a chevron sable, between three cross-crooslets
fitchee of the second.
Crest.—A felon's head couped at the neck ppr. haltered or.
Motto.—Audaces fortuna juvat.
Residence.—Cold Spring Harbor P. O., Town of Oyster Bay,
Long Island, New York.
Clubs.—Huntington Country and Harvard of New York
Societies.—National Academy of Sciences, American
Philosophical Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, New
York Academy of Medicine, American Zoological Society, National
Institute of Social Sciences, Nassau County Association.
American Biographical Library
The Biographical Cyclopędia of
American Women
Volume I
Daughters of America; or Women of the Century
Davison, Kate Trubee
National League of Women Voters
page 60
Mrs. Davison's tact and judgment have perhaps never been more
strikingly evidenced than in connection with her Red Cross
activities. In her own home county (Nassau County, Long Island,
New York), there were so many community chapters and auxiliaries
that the work was lacking in efficiency. As County Chairman, Mrs.
Davison recognized the seriousness of the situation and she
eventually brought about a harmonious merging of these units into
the one County Chapter. Having done this, she spared no effort to
promote the utmost solidarity and effectiveness within that
chapter. The result has been that the Nassau County Chapter has
won a well-deserved reputation for achievement. One of the most
conspicuous accomplishments, under Mrs. Davison's leadership, has
been the centralization of all Red Cross county funds in the
treasury of the Nassau County Chapter, where they are readily
available to meet the most pressing needs. This arrangement made
it possible to carry out, in the public schools, dental service
demonstration and public health nursing programs which have set a
standard. They have received wide and favorable comment both here
and abroad. Mr. and Mrs. Davison's children, during the World
War, exhibited the same patriotic spirit as their parents, and
served their country well. The elder daughter, Alice, seventeen
years old when the United States entered the War, passed
government examinations and became an instructor in wireless
operation. She was stationed at Huntington, Long Island, New
York, where she gave instruction to Navy men, as well as to women
who, like herself, wished to serve the Country in this capacity.
They were the first women employed by the government in this kind
of work. Later, the first group was assigned to government duty
with the Western Electric Company, the General Electric Company,
and the Detroit Telephone and Telegraph Company. Mrs. Davison may
well feel that her consistent efforts to make real the ideals of
home and family have been amply awarded, as evidenced both in the
splendid record of the children, who reflect her influence, and
in her own remarkable accomplishments along philanthropic and
humanitarian lines.[p.60]
Important Men of 1913
MEN OF NINETEEN-THIRTEEN
page 125
Cooley, James Seth, physician and surgeon, born June 29, 1845, in
South Hartford, Washington County, N.Y.; son of Seth and Mary
(In-galsbe) Cooley; educated at North Granville Academy, 1858-62;
Fort Edward Institute, 1864-65; Williams College, A.B.
(salutatorian), 1869, A.M., 1872; Med. Dept. Univ. Vermont, 1876;
Med. Dept. Univ. City of New York, M.D., 1877; married, at
Willsboro Point, Essex County, New York, June 20, 1872, M. Reba
Clark; children: Mary Hope, born July 25, 1872; Earnest
Grenville, born July 17, 1875; instructor Fort Edward Institute,
1869-73; principal Glens Falls, N.Y., Academy, 1873-76; medical
practice, Hudson Falls, N.Y., 1877-80; Luzerne, N.Y., 1889-96;
Glen Cove, N.Y., 1886-94; coroner, Warren County, N.Y., 1883-86;
Queens County, N.Y., 1890-92; school commissioner, Queens County,
1894-1900; Nassau County, 1900-11; district superintendent of
schools, First District, Nassau County, 1912. Republican;
Presbyterian. Mem. Queens-Nassau Medical Society
(secretary-treasurer); Medical Society State of New York;
Associated Physicians of Long Island; Nassau Hospital Ass'n
(secretary); State Ass'n School Supt's; National Ed. Ass'n, etc.
LDS Biographical Encyclopedia
Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia
Volume 3
Biographies
Howard, John Shelton
Horsfall, Ira Owen, Bishop of the 9th Ward (Liberty Stake), Salt
Lake City, Utah, was born May 20, 1885, at Oceanside, Nassau
county, New York, the son of Charles G. Horsfall and Mary B.
Pettit. He emigrated with his parents to Utah in 1892 and was
baptized in 1896 by William H. Ingram; ordained a Deacon in 1900
by Samuel A. Woolley; ordained a Teacher in 1903 by Martin
Ankarstrand and ordained an Elder in 1905 by Fred M. Mickelsen.
After receiving a common school education he studied in the L. D.
S. University, Salt Lake City, graduated in 1905 and three years
later (1908) graduated from the University of Utah. In the fall
of 1911 he commenced teaching mathematics in the L. D. S.
University and in 1914 was appointed head of the mathematical
department, a position which he still holds. In 1908 he left home
for a mission to Turkey, where, after laboring as president of
the branch at Aleppo, Asia Minor, the Turkish mission was closed,
and he was transferred to Athens, Greece, where he labored six
months, after which he travelled, by appointment, for three
months in Palestine and Egypt. In June, 1910, he arrived in
England, where he labored a few months as secretary of the London
conference and as superintendent of the North London Branch
Sunday School. After his return to Utah in 1911 he was set apart
as assistant superintendent of the 9th Ward Sunday school and
appointed supervisor of the lesser Priesthood. In December, 1911,
he was ordained a High Priest by James E. Talmage and set apart
as first counselor to Bishop Albaroni H. Woolley. He held that
position until March 9, 1913, when he was ordained a Bishop by
Francis M. Lyman and set apart to preside over the 9th Ward. This
position he still holds. In 1913 (July 31st) he married Nora
Pendleton (daughter of Andrew J. Pendleton junior and Elizabeth
Cooper), who was born July 19, 1890. Two children have blessed
this union, namely, Chester Owen and Warren Pendleton.
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