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This family history features LaDelbert ‘Bert’ Tefft and his immediate family.



First Generation
1. LaDelbert ‘Bert’ Tefft,1 born 29 September 1880 in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, the son of Nathan M. Tefft and Purlea E. Stever;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

  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.