Fourth Generation

64. Sirvillian S. Neil appeared in the census 1865 NY State in Antwerp, Jefferson, NY. E.D. 1, p. 19. "Neald, Civillian", 15, in home of Elijah Jr. and Phebe Houghton. He was born on 8 Jul 1850 in Antwerp, Jefferson, NY. Birthplace also seen as Theresa. He appeared in the census in 1905 in Macomb, St. Lawrence, NY. 2nd District, Page 4, line 21, apparently on the California road: Neil, Sivillian, servant, white, male, age 57, born U.S., citizen, sawmill laborer, in the household of Hobert D. Tann, merchant and sawmill. Son Chester Neil in the same household. See separate listing for Elva. He lived at death of his mother in Rossie, St. Lawrence, NY in 1908. He died on 1 Dec 1926 in Edwards, St. Lawrence, NY. Book 5, Page 19.Death place also seen as Carthage? He was buried in S. Colton cemetery, S. Colton, St. Lawrence, NY. Headstone has birth year as 1851. His obituary appeared 1/2 Dec 1926 in the Watertwon Daily Times of Watertown, Jefferson, NY, as follows: "Macomb Farmer, Long Ill, Dies. Edwards, Dec. 1.--Sirvillian A. Neil, 76, well known farmer of Macomb, died this morning at 11:20 at the home of his son, Chester Neil, near Edwards, following a long illness of Bright's disease.
"He was born in Jefferson county, July 8, 1850, and came to St. Lawrence county early in life, where he had since resided. Mr. Neil operated a farm for a number of years in the town of Macomb, where he became well known.
"Besides the son at whose home he died he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Anna Dodds and Mrs. Alice Mason of Midland City, Ohio; two other sons, Robert of Copenhagen and Wilbur Neil of Antwerp.
"Funeral arrangements have not been completed."
"Neil Funeral Sunday. Edwards, Dec. 2.--Funeral services for Sirvillian Neil, 76, who died Wednesday morning near this village, will be held Sunday at 12:30 from the home of his son, with Rev. A. R. Myers of Edwards officiating. Burial will be at South Colton." He appeared in the census 1865 NY State in Antwerp, Jefferson, NY. E.D. 1, p. 19. "Neald, Civillian", 15, in home of Elijah Jr. and Phebe Houghton. Also seen as Survillian. Some in family say middle name was Sylvester; others that there was another brother, named Sylvester. Survillian's obituary gives his middle initial as A; gravestone has Sirvillian S.

Sirvillian S. Neil and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Love were married between 1871 and 1873. They appeared in the census in 1880 in Parishville, St. Lawrence, NY. Page 453C. "Seivilian" Neil, farmer, 30, b. NY, par. b. NY; Lizzie, wife, 31, keeping house, b. NY, par. b. Ireland; John W., son, 6, b. NY, par. b. NY; Alice A., dau., 5, b. NY, par. b. NY; Robert, son, 3, b. NY, par. b. NY; Wilbur, son, 9 mos., b. NY, par. b. NY. [LDS transcription] Elizabeth "Lizzie" Love (daughter of John Love and Margaret "Maggie" Tulley) was born in 1848/49 in Rossie, St. Lawrence, NY. There is a family tradition that Elizabeth was born in mid-voyage, crossing the Atlantic. However, it appears older siblings were born in Canada, making the story unlikely. She died 3 sep1891 in Parishville, St Lawrence, NY. Died in childbirth; baby died also. She was buried in S. Colton cemetery, S. Colton, St. Lawrence, NY. She died 3 sep1891 in Parishville, St. Lawrence, NY. Died in childbirth; baby died also. Sirvillian S. Neil and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Love had the following children:

+146	i.	John W. Neil.
+147	ii.	Alice A. Neil.
+148	iii.	Robert Clarence Neil.
+149	iv.	Wilbur Albert Neil.
+150	v.	Anna May Neil.
+151	vi.	Florence Amelia Neil.
+152	vii.	Chester Arthur Neil.

Sirvillian S. Neil and Lydia L. "Liddie" Parker were married on 10 May 1892 in Macomb, St. Lawrence, NY. Lydia L. "Liddie" Parker (daughter of N. Hubbard Parker and Sophronia Partridge) was born about Jan 1849 in Macomb, St. Lawrence, NY. She died on 29 Dec 1897 in Macomb, St. Lawrence, NY. Gravestone says 1895? Macomb deaths, as transcribed by Sandy Wyman show Lydia L. Neil, b. Macomb, d. 29 Dec 1897, age 48 yr., 11 Mo., dau. of N.H. and Sophronia Partridge Parker, buried Woodworth cemetery. She was buried in Woodworth Cemetery, Pope Mills, St. Lawrence, NY.

Sirvillian S. Neil and Elva A. ___ were married about 1899. They appeared in the census in 1900 in Macomb, St. Lawrence, NY. #19/20. Neil, Sirvillan, born Jul 1850, age 49, married 1 yr., day laborer; Elva, wife, born Sep 1853, age 46, marired 1 yr. 2 children, 1 living; Chester, son, born Jun 1887, age 13; All, incl. parents, born NY. [LaVerne Freeman transcription] Elva A. ___ was born in Sep 1853. She appeared in the census in 1905 in Macomb, St. Lawrence, NY. 2nd District, Page14, line 17, on the Gouverneur-Black Lake road: Neil, Elva A., servant, white, female, age 52, born U.S., citizen, housework, in the household of McLelan Ward, farmer. See separate listing for Sirvillian. I believe Elva may be Elva Eliza [or Elva Anna] Stark Eustis, widow of James Eustis [who died in 1885]. She was born in 1853, according to her gravestone, which matches up with Elva's age in the census listings with Sirvillian. She died in 1908, which doesn't quite match up with Sirvillian's marriage to Laura Moore in 1907. However, it would not be the first time that the death date on a gravestone was off by a year. It would help to get an exact death date for Elva Eustis. Also, the possibility exists that Elva and Sirvillian never married, though the 1900 census says they had been married within the year.

Sirvillian S. Neil and Laura E. Moore were married on 26 Feb 1907. Laura is not mentioned in Sirvillian's obit, though she survived him. Likewise, Sirvillian's name is not mentioned in Laura's obit, though she is called Mrs. Neil. Laura E. Moore (daughter of Edward Moore and Sarah Ann ___) was born on 9 Dec 1850/51 in Ontario, Canada. She died on 5 Apr 1935. Her obituary appeared on 9 Apr 1935 in an unknown newspaper, as follows: "Last Rites Held For Mrs. Moore. Pope Mills, Apr. 9--Services for Mrs. Laura Moore Neil, 84, were held at her home, Sunday afternoon, Apr 7 at 2 o'clock.
"Reverend Mang officiated and burial was made at Edwardsville. Bearers were W. D. Hutchinson, McKinley Fishel, Carle C. Brown and Robert Salisbury. The floral tributes were beautiful.
"Mrs. Neil's death occurred Friday morning, Apr. 5 after a lingering illness. She spent nearly all her life in this vicinity and had many friends and acquaintances who regret her passing. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude TenEyck and Mrs. Clarence Worden both of Seneca Falls and Mrs. Ethel Mitchell who cared for her mother during her illness; three sons, Earnest Kelley, with whom she lived; Delbert Kelley of Morristown and Loren of Seneca Falls; besides several grandchildren.
"Mrs. Neil was twice married. Her first husband was Michael Kelley.
"She also leaves three sisters and a brother." She was buried in Edwardsville cemetery, Edwardsville, St. Lawrence, NY.