Family History - Purlea E. Stever

1. Purlea E. Stever,¹ born March 1863 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York (parents not determined);^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5} died 30 March 1919 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York.¹ Purlea married, ca. 1878, Nathan M. Tefft³ (born June 1844 in Chenango County, New York, the son of Samuel Tefft and Julia Ann Brown;^{2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12} Nathan died 26 September 1929 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York^{6, 13}). Purlea and Nathan are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.^{1, 6}

+	2	i.	LaDelbert ‘Bert’ Tefft, born 29 September 1880 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 3 March 1959 in Utica, Oneida County, New York. Married (1) Sarah A. Brown Married (2) Lillian Quinn (née Wilson) .
+	3	ii.	Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr., born 9 June 1882 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 29 June 1952 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. Married Inez L. Hayes.
	4	iii.	Della Tefft, born 14 August 1883;14 died 7 September 1883 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York.14
+	5	iv.	Wesley Lamott ‘Mott’ Tefft, born 17 August 1884 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 7 September 1950 in Stamford, Delaware County, New York. Married Ida Christianson.
+	6	v.	William Laverne ‘Willey’ Tefft, born 18 November 1886 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died 26 March 1963 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York. Married Maude Elizabeth Ward.
+	7	vi.	Lewis L. Tefft, born 5 September 1893 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died 11 June 1944 in Canadaroga Lake, Otsego County, New York. Married Hannah M. Williams (born Rosser).

1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Purlea E. Stevens Tefft, born: 1863 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died: 30 March 1919 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York (from record, which includes a note naming her parents; and provides the names and links for her spouse and two children).
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, E.D. 116, Page No. 33B, Samuel Tefft, 76, R.I., laborer; wife Julia A. Tefft, 74, NY; son Nathan Tefft, 36, NY, laborer; daughter-in-law Purlia Tefft, 19, New York.
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 8B, Nathan Tefft, 55, New York, June 1844, blacksmith; wife of 22 years Pearl E. Tefft, 37, New York, Mch. 1863, 6 children, 5 living; son Ladelbut Tefft, 19, New York, Sept. 1880, day laborer; son Wesley L. Tefft, 15, New York, Aug. 1884; son Willey L. Tefft, 12, New York, Nov. 1887; son Lewis L. Tefft, 6, New York, Sept. 1893.
4. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 3, Nathan M. Tefft, 60; wife Pearl E. Tefft, 40; son Ladelburt Tefft, 24; daughter-in-law Sarah A. Tefft, 25; son La Mott Tefft, 20; son Wm. L. Tefft, 21; son Lewis L. Tefft, 11.
5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 86, Sheet No. 4B, Nathan Tefft, 65, New York, crossing tender for railroad; wife of 32 years Purla C. Tefft, 47, New York, 6 children, 5 living; son Lewis L. Tefft, 16, New York, tablet maker in pharmacy; brother Larenso P. Tefft, 69, New York, widow.
6. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Nathan Tefft, born: 1844; died: 1928 (from record, which includes his family details in the 1905 New York State Census; and provides the names and links for his spouse and three children).
7. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Sherburne, Image 39 of 63, Samuel Tiff, 46, RI, boatman; Julia Ann Tiff, 44, NY; Valentine Tiff, 24, NY, boatman; Flora Tiff, 18, NY; Cornelia Tiff, 16, NY; Lorenzo Tiff, 9, NY; Nathan Tiff, 6, NY.
8. New York State Census, 1855, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 4 of 41 (right side), Samuel Tefft, 51, Rhode Island, teamster; wife Julia Ann Tefft, 49, Renselaer; daughter Flora Tefft, 23, Chenango; son Lorenzo Tefft, 14, Chenango; son Nathan Tefft, 10, Chenango.
9. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 109, Samuel Teft [indexed as Feft], 56, RI, mail carrier; Julia Ann Teft, 54, New York; Lorenzo Teft, 19, New York, painter; Nathaniel Teft, 16, New York, day laborer.
10. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, Smyrna, Image 32 of 80, Samuel Tefft, 61, R.I., stage driver; wife Julia A. Tefft, 59, Rensselaer, 6 children; child Lorenzo P. Tefft, 23, Chenango, harness maker, Army; child Nathan Tefft, 21, Chenango, blacksmith, Army; border Lucia Stewart, 60, Chenango, widowed; grand child Elwin Crumb, 12, Chenango.
11. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, Page 39, Lorenco [sic] Tefft, 29, New York, waiter; Jane Tefft, 35, New York, cook. On the same page: Nathan Tefft, 26, New York, blacksmith; Brunette Tefft, 20, New York. Living next door: Samuel Tefft, 66, Rhode Island, farm hand; Julia Tefft, 64, New York. Living next door: Valentine Tefft, 44, New York, laborer; Ladell Tefft, 16, New York.
12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion, E.D. 10, Sheet No. 4A, Lewis Tefft, 26, New York, motion p. operator; wife Hannah Tefft, 26, Pennsylvania; father Nathan Tefft, 75, New York, widow; daughter Marion Tefft, 3, New York.
13. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1929, Nathan N. Teffta [sic], died: 26 September 1929 in Ilion.
14. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Della Tefft, born: 1883; died: 7 September 1883 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary indicating she died in Smyrna at age 3 weeks and 3 days [so constructed birth date is 14 August 1883]; and provides the names and links for her father and two siblings).

2. LaDelbert ‘Bert’ Tefft² (Purlea¹), born 29 September 1880 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8} died 3 March 1959 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.² Bert married, first, Sarah A. Brown (born ca. 1880, parents not determined⁴). Bert married, second, 24 December 1909 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Lillian Quinn (née Wilson) ¹ (born 6 November 1873 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frederick L. Wilson and Mary Brink;^{1, 5, 9, 10} Lillian died 13 March 1951 in Chenango County, New York⁹). Their marriage ended in divorce in January 1916.¹¹ Bert is buried in Carr Cemetery, Marcy, Oneida County, New York.² Lillian is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.⁹

3. Charles Wesley Tefft, Sr.² (Purlea¹), born 9 June 1882 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;^{12, 13, 14} died 29 June 1952 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.¹² Charles married Inez L. Hayes (born 11 November 1881 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, parents not determined;^{13, 14, 15} Inez died 24 March 1974 in Earlville, Madison County, New York¹⁵). Charles and Inez are buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York.^{12, 15}

+	8	i.	Harry Ward Tefft, born 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 2 August 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York. Married (1) Evelyn C. Lomber Married (2) Mary Helen Laughlin Married (3) Fannie Rahrle (née Hull) .
	9	ii.	Harold N. Tefft, born 13 April 1903 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;13, 16 died 26 September 1968 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York.16 Harold is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York.16
	10	iii.	Charles W. Tefft, Jr., born 17 March 1914 in New York;13, 14, 17 died 16 May 1977 in Fresno, Fresno County, California.17

5. Wesley Lamott ‘Mott’ Tefft² (Purlea¹), born 17 August 1884 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;^{3, 4, 18, 19} died 7 September 1950 in Stamford, Delaware County, New York.¹⁸ Mott married, 15 April 1916, Ida Christianson¹⁸ (born 12 February 1897 in Ringgold, Montague County, Texas, the daughter of Peter Christianson and Anna Petersen;^{19, 20, 21} Ida died 1 February 1984 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California^{20, 21}). Mott and Ida are buried in Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York.^{18, 20}

	11	i.	Alfred Tefft, born ca. 1917 in New York.19
+	12	ii.	Donald W. Tefft, born 15 July 1919 in Rome, Oneida County, New York; died 6 September 1953 in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California. Married Faith Hatwig.

6. William Laverne ‘Willey’ Tefft² (Purlea¹), born 18 November 1886 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York;^{3, 4, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28} died 26 March 1963 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.^{23, 28} Willey married, 31 March 1906 in South New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, Maude Elizabeth Ward^{26, 31} (born 30 August 1888 in Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York, the daughter of Charles Ward and Sarah Shaver;^{24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30} Maude died 30 March 1972 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York^{29, 30}). Willey and Maude are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.^{23, 29}

+	13	i.	William Raymond Laverne Tefft, born 1911 in New York; died 20 July 1973. Married Norma Louise Terk.
+	14	ii.	Frances Ellen Tefft, born 15 April 1922 in New York; died 16 July 2000. Married Leonard Ward Baker.

7. Lewis L. Tefft² (Purlea¹), born 5 September 1893 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York;^{3, 4, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37} died 11 June 1944 in Canadaroga Lake, Otsego County, New York.^{33, 37} Lewis married, 4 November 1914 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Hannah M. Williams (born Rosser)^{32, 37} (born September 1892 in Mayfield, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James Bevan Rosser and Hattie Riley;^{32, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41} Hannah died 27 January 1980 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York³⁸). Lewis and Hannah are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.^{33, 38}

	15	i.	Mary Ellen Tefft, born 1915;42 died 14 March 1916.42 Mary is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.42
+	16	ii.	Marion M. Tefft, born 2 November 1916 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; died 23 December 1973 in Rome, Oneida County, New York. Married Charles Thompson Mundy.
	17	iii.	Agnes G. Tefft, born 1921 in New York;36, 43 died 1984.43 Agnes is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York.43

1. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Affidavit for License to Marry No. 139 (17 December 1909), and Certificate of Marriage (24 December 1909), Images 310-313, LaDelbert Tefft, 29, born in Smyrna, NY; father: Nathan M. Tefft, born in Smyrna, NY; mother: Pearl M. Steven, born in Binghamton, NY; second marriage, former wife dead; Lillian Quinn, 36, born in Scranton, PA; father: F. L. Wilson, born in State of Pennsylvania; mother: Mary Brink, born in Jackson, PA; third marriage, one husband living and divorced; one husband dead; divorce granted January 1900 in Scranton, Pa. Married on 24 December 1909 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.
2. Find a Grave (website). Carr Cemetery, Marcy, Oneida County, New York, Adelbert Tefft, born: 29 September 1880 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 3 March 1959 in Utica, Oneida County, New York (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, two spouses, and a brother).
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, Smyrna, E.D. 83, Sheet No. 8B, Nathan Tefft, 55, New York, June 1844, blacksmith; wife of 22 years Pearl E. Tefft, 37, New York, Mch. 1863, 6 children, 5 living; son Ladelbut Tefft, 19, New York, Sept. 1880, day laborer; son Wesley L. Tefft, 15, New York, Aug. 1884; son Willey L. Tefft, 12, New York, Nov. 1887; son Lewis L. Tefft, 6, New York, Sept. 1893.
4. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 3, Nathan M. Tefft, 60; wife Pearl E. Tefft, 40; son Ladelburt Tefft, 24; daughter-in-law Sarah A. Tefft, 25; son La Mott Tefft, 20; son Wm. L. Tefft, 21; son Lewis L. Tefft, 11.
5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 85, Sheet No. 5B, Adelbert Tefft, 29, New York, chemist, pharmacy; wife of 4/12 years Lilian Tefft, 36, New York.
6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Chenango County, Plymouth Township, E.D. 137, Sheet No. 6B, hired man Ladelbert Tefft, 39, New York, farmer, working out. [He is listed in the household of Adelbert Mathews and family. No known relationship.]
7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Oneida County, Marcy, E.D. 33-24, Sheet No. 4B, hired man Burt Tefft, 50 [crossed out, replaced with 55], New York, laborer, farm [he is listed in the household of George R. Gregory, his wife, and son, no known relation].
8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Oneida County, Marcy, E.D. 33-28, Sheet No. 61B, hired man Adelbert Tefft, 60, New York, farm laborer [he is listed in the household of George Gregory, his wife and two sons, no known relation].
9. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Lillian Wilson Arnold, born: 1874 [sic, other records, including her gravestone, indicate she was born in 1873]; died: 13 March 1951 in Chenango County, New York (from record, which includes the inscription: AE 77y 4m 7d [which corresponds to a birth date of 6 November 1873], and a note naming her parents; place of birth as Susquehanna, PA; and place of death as Binghamton, NY; and provides the name and link for her husband.
10. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County, Harmony, E.D. 128, Page No. 11C, Fred Wilson, 28, Penna., farmer; wife Mary Wilson, 26, Penna.; daughter Lillia Wilson, 6, Penna.; daughter Nellie Wilson, 4, Penna.
11. Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950; Application for Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage; License No. 35, James H. Arnold, 66, born in Albany, NY; resides at Smyrna, NY; farmer; married once, dissolved by death, 15 September 1914; Lillian H. Wilson, 51, born in Scranton, PA; resides at Susquehanna, PA; housekeeping; married twice, dissolved by death, 1907 - divorced Jan’y 1916; married on 23 March 1925 in Susquehanna, PA.
12. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Charles Wesley Tefft Sr., born: 9 June 1882 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York; died: 29 June 1952 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which includes the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, three sons, and two brothers; and provides the names and links for his wife and one son).
13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, E.D. 169, Sheet No. 2A, Charles W. Tefft, 40, New York, agent, real estate office; wife Inez L. Tefft, 38, New York; son Harry W. Tefft, 18, New York, draftsman, gear co.; son Harold M. Tefft, 16, New York, chauffeur, delivery car; son Charles W. Tefft, Jr., 5, New York; mother-in-law Carrie Wilkins, 58, New York, Widow.
14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Madison County, Oneida, E.D. 27-43, Sheet No. 5B, Charles W. Tefft, 56, New York, engineer, heating; wife Inez L. Tefft, 51, New York; son Charles W. Tefft, 26, New York; residence on 1 April 1935 for all: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.
15. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Inez L. Hayes Tefft, born: 11 November 1881 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 24 March 1974 in Earlville, Madison County, New York (from record, which includes the text from her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her husband and two sons; and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
16. Find a Grave (website). Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, Onondaga County, New York, Harold N. Tefft, born: 13 April 1903 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 26 September 1968 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York (from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his mother and two brothers; and provides the names and links for his parents).
17. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Charles W. Tefft, died: 16 May 1977 in Fresno, California; born: 17 March 1914 in New York.
18. Find a Grave (website). Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York, Wesley L. “Mott” Tefft, born: 17 August 1884; died: 7 September 1950 in Stamford, Delaware County, New York (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary giving vital and biographical details; and provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, two siblings, and son).
19. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Oneida County, Rome, E.D. 98, Sheet No. 9B, Wesley Tefft, 35, New York, chauffeur, brass mill; wife Ida Tefft, 22, New York [sic, she was born in Texas]; son Donald Tefft, 3, New York; son Alfred Tefft, 6/12, New York [It appears that the ages for the two sons are reversed. Other records show Donald as born 15 July 1919. Alfred does not appear in any other records and probably died young.]
20. Find a Grave (website). Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York, Ida Christianson Tefft, born: 1897; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the names and links for her spouse and child).
21. Obituary, Mirror Recorder, Rome, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 7 February 1984, Ida C. Tefft, died 1 February 1984 in Sunnyvale, California. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents and husband.
22. Draft Registration Card, World War I, William Tefft, No. 94, born: 18 November 1886 in Binghamton, NY; dependents: wife, grandmother, child 6 years old; married.
23. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, William Lamontt Tefft, born: 18 November 1886 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died: 26 March 1963 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York (from record, which includes note: aged 76 years, son of Nathan and Perley Tefft; and provides the names and links for his spouse and one child).
24. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 84, Sheet No. 8A, William Teft, 25, New York, farm laborer, working out; wife Maude Teft, 22, New York.
25. New York State Census, 1925, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 01, William L. Tefft, 39; Maude E. Tefft, 37; Raymond Tefft, 26; Francis Tefft, 3.
26. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 9B-10A, William L. Tefft [indexed as Gefft], 43, New York, first married age 18, painter, contractor; wife Maude E. Tefft, 41, New York, first married age 16; daughter Frances S. Tefft, 7, New York; grandson Charles W. Tefft, 11/12, New York; father-in-law Charles J. Ward, 61, New York, widow, stock clerk, novelty co.
27. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-24, Sheet No. 9A, William Tefft, 52, New York, labor, sewer project; wife Maud Tefft, 52, New York, laundress, at home; daughter Francis Baker, 18, New York.
28. Obituary, Post-Standard, Syracuse, New York; 28 March 1963, William Laverne Tefft, died: 26 March 1963 in Norwich, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife and two children.
29. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Maude Ward Tefft, born: 1888 in Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York; died: 30 March 1972 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York (from record, which includes a note: Aged 83 years, Dau. of Charles and Sarah Shaver Ward; and provides the names and links for her spouse and child).
30. Obituary, Cortland Standard, Cortland, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 30 March 1972, Maude Elizabeth Tefft, died: 30 March 1972 in Norwich. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, spouse, two children, and three sisters.
31. Marriage Announcement, South New Berlin Bee, New York, 6 April 1906, William L. Tefft and Maude E. Ward, married on 31 March 1906 in South New Berlin.
32. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Affidavit for License to Marry, No. 555 (3 November 1914), and Certificate of Marriage, Images 683-686. Lewis L. Tefft, 21, born in Smyrna, NY, motion picture operator; father: Nathan Tefft; mother: Purla E. Steven; first marriage; Hannah Rosser, 21, born in Mayfield, PA; father: James Rosser, born in Wales, England; mother: Hattie Riley. Married on 4 November 1914 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York.
33. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Lewis L. Tefft, born: 1893; died: 1944 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, spouse, and one child).
34. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 86, Sheet No. 4B, Nathan Tefft, 65, New York, crossing tender for railroad; wife of 32 years Purla C. Tefft, 47, New York, 6 children, 5 living; son Lewis L. Tefft, 16, New York, tablet maker in pharmacy; brother Larenso P. Tefft, 69, New York, widow.
35. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion, E.D. 10, Sheet No. 4A, Lewis Tefft, 26, New York, motion p. operator; wife Hannah Tefft, 26, Pennsylvania; father Nathan Tefft, 75, New York, widow; daughter Marion Tefft, 3, New York.
36. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion Village, E.D. 22-11, Sheet No. 11B, Lewis L. Tefft, 36, New York, vitaphone operator, theater; wife of 21 years Hannah M. Tefft, 36, Pennsylvania; daughter Marion M. Tefft, 13, New York; daughter Agnes G. Tefft, 8, New York.
37. Obituary, Daily Sentinel, Rome, New York, (available at fultonhistory.com), 12 June 1944, Lewis Tefft, died: 11 June 1944 at Canadaroga Lake, New York; born: 5 September 1893 in Smyrna, New York. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, spouse, and daughters.
38. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Hanna M. William Tefft, born: 1893 in Mayfield, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania [sic, she was born in Mayfield, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania]; died: 27 January 1980 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
39. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, Mayfield, E.D. 14, Sheet No. 10A, James Rosser, 33, Wales, Jan. 1867, locomotive fireman; wife of 7 years Hattie Rosser, 24, Penna., Apr. 1876; daughter Anna Rosser, 7, Penna., Sept. 1892; daughter Stella Rosser, 6, Penna., Oct. 1893; son Bertran Rosser, 3, Penna., July 1896; son Hayden Rosser, 1, Penna., July 1898.
40. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 7, James B. R. Williams, 38; wife Hattie Williams, 28; daughter Hannah Williams, 10; daughter Stella Williams, 9; son Bertran Williams, 8; son Hayden Williams, 6.
41. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 93, Sheet No. 3B-4A, James Williams, 44, Wales, fireman, railroad; wife of 18 years Hattie Williams, 34, Pennsylvania, 6 children, 6 living; daughter Hannah Williams, 16, Pennsylvania, hemmer, knitting mill; daughter Stella Williams, 15, Pennsylvania, hemmer, silk mill; son Bertram Williams, 14, Pennsylvania; son Hayden Williams, 12, Pennsylvania; son James Williams, 1 8/12, New York; son Kenneth Williams, 9/12, New York.
42. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Mary Ellen Tefft, born: unknown; died: 14 March 1916 (from record, which includes a note Aged 8 Months; and provides the names and links for her parents). Duplicate entry: Mary E. Tefft, born: 1915; died: 1916.
43. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Agnes Yates Tefft [sic, maiden and married names are reversed in the record], born: 1921; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the name and link for one child).

8. Harry Ward Tefft³ (Charles,² Purlea¹), born 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5} died 2 August 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York.^{2, 6} Harry married, first, ca. 1925, Evelyn C. Lomber^{4, 6} (born 10 March 1900 in Leeds, Yorkshire County, England, parents not determined;^{4, 7} Evelyn died 6 January 1990 in Radisson, Onondaga County, New York⁷). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 May 1939.⁸ Harry married, second, 23 May 1939 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Mary Helen Laughlin^{6, 8} (born 4 April 1913 in Seneca Falls, Seneca County, New York, the daughter of Thomas Laughlin and Evelyn McGrath;^{5, 6, 8} Mary died 27 April 1984⁶). Harry married, third, 24 November 1990, Fannie Rahrle (née Hull) ⁶ (born 25 February 1914 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, parents not determined;⁹ Fannie died 22 October 1999 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York^{6, 9}). Harry is buried in Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango County, New York.² Evelyn is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.⁷ Fannie is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan, Onondaga County, New York.⁹

	18	i.	Gary W. Tefft.
	19	ii.	Mary Ann Tefft.

12. Donald W. Tefft³ (Wesley ‘Mott’,² Purlea¹), born 15 July 1919 in Rome, Oneida County, New York;^{10, 11} died 6 September 1953 in Mountain View, Santa Clara, California.¹⁰ Donald married Faith Hatwig¹⁰ (born ____, parents not determined). Donald is buried in Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York.¹⁰

13. William Raymond Laverne Tefft³ (William ‘Willey’,² Purlea¹), born 1911 in New York;^{12, 13, 14, 15} died 20 July 1973.^{12, 16} William married, 2 March 1928 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, Norma Louise Terk^{14, 19} (born 21 January 1910 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, the daughter of Jesse S. Terk and May A. Springer;^{14, 15, 17, 18} Norma died 28 October 1996¹⁸). William is buried in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York.¹²

+	20	i.	Charles W. Tefft, born 6 April 1929 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York; died 3 May 2015. Married Shirley Marie Rudolph.
+	21	ii.	Betty Jean Tefft, born 18 April 1932 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died 29 May 2010. Married (1) Laurence Eugene Ellis Married (2) Donald John Williams.
	22	iii.	Edward Laverne Tefft, born 30 November 1939 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;15, 20, 21, 22 died 15 January 1994.20, 22 Edward was recognized for his heroism in saving his father’s life, as told in an article in the Norwich Sun:23 Local Scout Cited for Heroism; Saved His Father’s Life. For saving his father from a fiery death and also his home from possible destruction, Edward L. Tefft of 11 Court Street, second class scout of Norwich Troop 64, has been awarded the Certificate of Merit of the National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America. Young Tefft saved the life of his father, Deputy Sheriff William L. Tefft Jr., on February 21 of this year when the deputy fell asleep and a cigaret ignited his hair and clothing. The boy removed his father’s burning clothing, threw water on the blazing chair, and gave his father first aid while awaiting a doctor. Troop 64 scoutmaster Onslow Brown called Scout Tefft’s action “heroism, resourcefulness and skill commensurate with the highest ideals of scouting.” In a letter to the national boy scout court of honor, Dr. Martin H. Jacobi, who attended the injured deputy, said, “If it hadn’t been for his (Scout Tefft’s) courageous intervention, his father would have possibly died of more serious burns, suffocation or shock.” William Barone, local scout executive said it was the first time such an award has been given to a scout from this area. The certificate was presented to young Tefft on Saturday. Edward is buried in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York.20

14. Frances Ellen Tefft³ (William ‘Willey’,² Purlea¹), born 15 April 1922 in New York;^{13, 24, 25, 26} died 16 July 2000.²⁴ Frances married Leonard Ward Baker (born 30 September 1919, the son of Clayton J. Baker and Florence M. _____;²⁷ Leonard died 9 May 1986²⁷). Frances and Leonard are buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland County, New York.^{24, 27}

	23	i.	James D. Baker, born 1940.
	24	ii.	Judy Rae Baker, born 1943.

16. Marion M. Tefft³ (Lewis,² Purlea¹), born 2 November 1916 in Utica, Oneida County, New York;^{28, 29, 30, 31} died 23 December 1973 in Rome, Oneida County, New York.^{28, 31} Marion married, 14 July 1947 in Ilion, Herkimer County, New York, Charles Thompson Mundy³¹ (born 2 January 1916 in South Plymouth, Chenango County, New York, the son of Joseph R. Mundy and Henrietta Thompson;³² Charles died 1 June 1998 in Okaloosa County, Florida³²). Marion and Charles are buried in Holland Patent Cemetery, Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York.^{28, 31, 32}

1. Residents of Fayetteville, NY, Circa 1942; Surnames from Sutfin to Z. Compiled by Edward Hutchinson. Available at: ehutchison.homestead.com/FayettevilleRegistry5.html. Harry W. Tefft. The paragraph provides vital and biographical details and the names of three wives and two children.
2. Find a Grave (website). Sherburne West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, Harry W. Tefft, born: 31 August 1901 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 2 Auguste 1995 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which provides the name and links for his wife).
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Onondaga County, Syracuse, E.D. 169, Sheet No. 2A, Charles W. Tefft, 40, New York, agent, real estate office; wife Inez L. Tefft, 38, New York; son Harry W. Tefft, 18, New York, draftsman, gear co.; son Harold M. Tefft, 16, New York, chauffeur, delivery car; son Charles W. Tefft, Jr., 5, New York; mother-in-law Carrie Wilkins, 58, New York, Widow.
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, E.D. 34-203, Sheet No. 17B, Harry W. Tefft, 28, New York, salesman, shoes; first married age 24; wife Evelyn B. Tefft, 30, England, first married age 25, practical nurse, private family.
5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, E.D. 66-253, Sheet No. 12B, Harry Tefft, 38, New York, salesman; wife Mary Tefft, 27, New York.
6. Residents of Fayetteville, NY, Circa 1942; Surnames from Sutfin to Z. Compiled by Edward Hutchinson. Available at: ehutchison.homestead.com/FayettevilleRegistry5.html.
7. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, Evelyn C. Tefft, born: 10 March 1900; died: 6 January 1990 (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details).
8. Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950; Application for Marriage License, and Certificate of Marriage; License No. 940, Harry Ward Tefft, 37, born in Norwich, NY; previously married, divorced on 19 May 1939; father: Charles, born in Norwich, NY; mother: Ines Hay, born in Norwich, NY; and Mary Helen Laughlin, 26, born in Seneca Falls, NY; not previously married; father: Thomas, born in Seneca Falls, NY; mother: Gladys McGrath, born in Rochester, NY. Married on 23 May 1939 in Scranton, PA.
9. Find a Grave (website). Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan, Onondaga County, New York, Fannie Hull Tefft, born: 25 February 1914 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; died: 22 October 1999 in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York (from record, which includes a note detailing her two marriages and two children by her first marriage; and provides the names and links for her two husbands).
10. Find a Grave (website). Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Delaware County, New York, Donald W. Tefft, born: 15 July 1919 in Rome, Oneida County, New York; died: 6 September 1953 in California (from record, which provides a brief biography of Donald and his parents giving vital and biographical details including facts from census records and newspaper articles, and the names of his brother and spouse; and provides the names and links for his parents).
11. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Oneida County, Rome, E.D. 98, Sheet No. 9B, Wesley Tefft, 35, New York, chauffeur, brass mill; wife Ida Tefft, 22, New York [sic, she was born in Texas]; son Donald Tefft, 3, New York; son Alfred Tefft, 6/12, New York [It appears that the ages for the two sons are reversed. Other records show Donald as born 15 July 1919. Alfred does not appear in any other records and probably died young.]
12. Find a Grave (website). North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York, William Tefft, born: 1911; died: 23 July 1973 [sic, this is his date of burial; he died on 20 July 1973 based on other records] (from record, which provides the names and links for his three children).
13. New York State Census, 1925, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 01, William L. Tefft, 39; Maude E. Tefft, 37; Raymond Tefft, 26; Francis Tefft, 3.
14. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, E.D. 9-23, Sheet No. 2A, William L. Tefft, 19, New York, first married age 17, steam shovel, Chenango Co.; wife Norma L. Tefft, 20, New York, first married age 18, winding, knitting mill; son Charles H. Tefft, 11/12, New York.
15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-19, Sheet No. 6A, William Tefft, Jr., 29, New York, shovel runner, City of Norwich; wife Norma Tefft, 30, New York; son Charles W. Tefft, 11, New York; daughter Betty Jean Tefft, 7, New York; son Edward L. Tefft, 4/12, New York.
16. Deaths, Twin Valley Publications, Greene, New York, 1 August 1973, death of Raymond Tefft of Norwich on 20 July 1973. The article mentions that he was the son of Maude Tefft, who died a year ago March, and he was the nephew of Rev. and Mrs. M.R. Weaver. Mrs. Weaver was Maude Tefft’s sister.
17. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Norma Louise Tefft, born: 21 January 1910 in New Berlin, New York; father: Jesse S. Terk; mother: Mae Springer.
18. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Norma L. Tefft, born: 21 January 1910; died: 28 October 1996; residence zipcode: 89119 [corresponding to Las Vegas, Nevada].
19. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Marriage License and Certificate, Raymond La Verne Tefft, 23, born in Springville, N.Y.; father: William Tefft; mother: Maude Ward; Norma Louise Terk, 21, born in New Berlin, N.Y.; father: Jesse Terk; mother: May Springer; married on 2 March 1928 in Sherburne, Chenango County, N.Y. [Both of their ages are undoubtedly incorrect; he was 17 and she was 18 when they married, based on their birth dates from other records.]
20. Find a Grave (website). North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Edward Tefft, born: 1935 [sic, he was born in 1939; his gravestone has the correct date]; died: 1994 (from record, which provides the names and links for his father, siblings, and son).
21. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Edward Laverne Tefft, born: 30 November 1939 in Norwich, Chen[ango County], New York; father: William L. Tefft; mother: Norma L. Terk.
22. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, E. L. Tefft, born: 30 November 1939; died: 15 January 1994.
23. Norwich Sun, Norwich, New York (available at newspaperarchive.com), 17 August 1953, Local Scout Cited for Heroism; Saved His Father’s Life.
24. Find a Grave (website). Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland County, New York; Frances Ellen Tefft Baker, born: 15 April 1922; died: 16 July 2000 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and children).
25. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, E.D. 9-21, Sheet No. 9B-10A, William L. Tefft [indexed as Gefft], 43, New York, first married age 18, painter, contractor; wife Maude E. Tefft, 41, New York, first married age 16; daughter Frances S. Tefft, 7, New York; grandson Charles W. Tefft, 11/12, New York; father-in-law Charles J. Ward, 61, New York, widow, stock clerk, novelty co.
26. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-24, Sheet No. 9A, William Tefft, 52, New York, labor, sewer project; wife Maud Tefft, 52, New York, laundress, at home; daughter Francis Baker, 18, New York.
27. Find a Grave (website). Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland County, New York; Leonard Ward Baker, born: 30 September 1919; died: 9 May 1986 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse and children).
28. Find a Grave (website). Holland Patent Cemetery, Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York, Marion Tefft Mundy, born: 2 November 1916 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; died: 23 December 1973 in Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York [sic, she died in a Rome, New York, hospital] (from record, which provides excerpts of her obituary, and provides the name and link for her husband).
29. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion, E.D. 10, Sheet No. 4A, Lewis Tefft, 26, New York, motion p. operator; wife Hannah Tefft, 26, Pennsylvania; father Nathan Tefft, 75, New York, widow; daughter Marion Tefft, 3, New York.
30. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Herkimer County, Ilion Village, E.D. 22-11, Sheet No. 11B, Lewis L. Tefft, 36, New York, vitaphone operator, theater; wife of 21 years Hannah M. Tefft, 36, Pennsylvania; daughter Marion M. Tefft, 13, New York; daughter Agnes G. Tefft, 8, New York.
31. Obituary, Rome Daily Sentinel, Rome, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 24 December 1973, Mrs. Charles T. Mundy (the former Marion M. Tefft), died: 23 December 1973 in Rome; born: 2 November 1916 in Utica. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, three daughters and their husbands, and a sister.
32. Find a Grave (website). Holland Patent Cemetery, Holland Patent, Oneida County, New York, Charles Thompson Mundy, born: 2 January 1916 in South Plymouth, Chenango County, New York; died: 1 June 1998 in Okaloosa County, Florida (from record, which includes a note naming his parents; and provides the names and links for his parents and spouses).

20. Charles W. Tefft⁴ (William,³ William ‘Willey’,² Purlea¹), born 6 April 1929 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York;^{1, 2, 3, 4} died 3 May 2015.^{1, 4} Charles married Shirley Marie Rudolph (born 28 June 1931 in Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York, the daughter of Willard S. Rudolph and Dorothy Grace Van Pelt;⁵ Shirley died 31 August 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada⁵). Charles and Shirley are buried in Oneida Castle Cemetery, Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York.^{1, 5}

21. Betty Jean Tefft⁴ (William,³ William ‘Willey’,² Purlea¹), born 18 April 1932 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York;^{3, 6, 7} died 29 May 2010.^{6, 7} Betty married, first, 11 September 1954 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Laurence Eugene Ellis¹¹ (born 5 April 1929 in Pitcher, Chenango County, New York, the son of Charles L. Ellis and Addessia G. Carpenter;^{8, 9, 10} Laurence died 10 July 2005^{8, 10}). Betty married, second, 25 April 1964, Donald John Williams¹² (born 29 June 1935, parents not determined¹²). Betty is buried in North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York.⁶ Laurence is buried in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.⁸

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Donna Williams (born Ellis), born 27 January 1957. Married Bruce Edward Buck.

+	26	i.	John Donald Williams, born 10 November 1964. Married Sandra J. Lawrence.
+	27	ii.	Diane Elaine Williams, born 13 December 1965. Married Christopher R. Bruce.

1. Find a Grave (website). Oneida Castle Cemetery, Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York, Charles W. Tefft, born: 1929; died: 2015 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details; and provides the names and links for his father, siblings, spouse, and child).
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Chenango County, Norwich City, E.D. 9-23, Sheet No. 2A, William L. Tefft, 19, New York, first married age 17, steam shovel, Chenango Co.; wife Norma L. Tefft, 20, New York, first married age 18, winding, knitting mill; son Charles H. Tefft, 11/12, New York.
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Chenango County, Norwich, E.D. 9-19, Sheet No. 6A, William Tefft, Jr., 29, New York, shovel runner, City of Norwich; wife Norma Tefft, 30, New York; son Charles W. Tefft, 11, New York; daughter Betty Jean Tefft, 7, New York; son Edward L. Tefft, 4/12, New York.
4. Obituary, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas, Nevada (available at obits.reviewjournal.com). 6 May 2015, Charles W. Tefft, died: 6 May 2015. The article provides vital and biographical details.
5. Find a Grave (website). Oneida Castle Cemetery, Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York, Shirley Marie Rudolph Tefft, born: 28 June 1931 in Oneida Castle, Oneida County, New York; died: 31 August 2012 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada (from record, which includes the text from two obituaries, and provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and one child).
6. Find a Grave (website). North Norwich Cemetery, North Norwich, Chenango County, New York, Betty Jean Tefft Williams, born: 18 April 1932 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York; died: 29 May 2010 (from record, which includes selected text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her father and siblings).
7. Obituary, The Evening Sun, Norwich, New York (website: evesun.com/obituary). Betty T. Williams, died: 29 May 2010; born: 18 April 1932 in Norwich, NY, named Betty Jean Tefft. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, two brothers, three children, and long-time friend.
8. Find a Grave (website). Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, Laurence E. Ellis, born: 5 April 1929; died: 10 July 2005 (from record).
9. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Laurence Eugene Ellis, born: 5 April 1929 in Pitcher, Chen[ango County], New York; father: Charles L. Ellis; mother; Addessia G. Carpenter.
10. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Laurence E. Ellis, born: 5 April 1929; died: 10 July 2005; residence zip code: 75002 [corresponding to Lucas, Texas].
11. Marriage Announcement, The Chenango Union, Chenango County, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 21 September 1954, Betty Jean Tefft and Laurence Ellis, married on 11 September 1954 in Norwich, New York. The article gives biographical and wedding details and the names of their parents and other family members.
12. Genealogy.com, User Trees, James-H-Camp, Descendants of Alice Carpenter, Generation No. 13, Person No. 62, Donald John Williams, born 29 June 1935. The entries include the names and vital dates for his two wives, two children (Nos. 97 and 98) by his first wife Betty Tefft [misspelled as Teft], their spouses and children.

25. Donna Williams (born Ellis)⁵ (Betty,⁴ William,³ William ‘Willey’,² Purlea¹), born 27 January 1957.¹ Donna married, 31 March 1975, Bruce Edward Buck¹ (born 10 December 1954, parents not determined;¹ Bruce died 26 October 2019¹).

26. John Donald Williams⁵ (Betty,⁴ William,³ William ‘Willey’,² Purlea¹), born 10 November 1964.² John married, 26 August 1995, Sandra J. Lawrence² (born ca. 1960, parents not determined¹).

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Michaela Jean Williams, born 7 September 1998.2

27. Diane Elaine Williams⁵ (Betty,⁴ William,³ William ‘Willey’,² Purlea¹), born 13 December 1965.² Diane married, 24 March 1995 in Nevada, Christopher R. Bruce² (born 22 November 1964, parents not determined¹).

	29	i.	Kathryn Elizabeth Bruce, born 25 May 1992.2
	30	ii.	Christopher Bruce, born 23 May 1996.2

1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
2. Genealogy.com, User Trees, James-H-Camp, Descendants of Alice Carpenter, Generation No. 13, Person No. 62, Donald John Williams, born 29 June 1935. The entries include the names and vital dates for his two wives, two children (Nos. 97 and 98) by his first wife Betty Tefft [misspelled as Teft], their spouses and children.