Family History - David G. Heacock

1. David G. Heacock,¹ born 14 January 1827 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York, the son of Lemuel Heacock and Sophia Leavenworth;¹ died 25 January 1878 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York.¹ David married, 2 February 1853, Jane Ann Van Wyck^{2, 6} (born 5 May 1825 in Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, the daughter of Stephen Duryea Van Wyck and Esther Mehitable ‘Hetty’ Purdy;^{2, 3, 4} Jane died 12 August 1898 in Caroga, Fulton County, New York^{2, 4, 5}). David and Jane are buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.^{1, 2}

+	2	i.	Helena Van Wyck Heacock, born 2 December 1857; died 25 March 1898. Married John D. Knight.
+	3	ii.	Eugene D. Heacock, born 27 August 1861 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; died 2 February 1937. Married (1) Lydia Ella Cary Married (2) Jennie Parsons.

1. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, David G. Heacock, born: 14 January 1827 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York; died: 25 January 1878 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, wife, and children, and the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and wife).
2. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Jane Ann Van Wyck Heacock, born: 5 May 1825 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York [sic, her obituary indicates she was born in Hobel Junction (sic, Hopewell Junction), Dutchess County, New York]; died: 12 August 1898 (from record, which names her parents, husband, and two children, and details of her marriage; and provides the names and links for her mother, husband, and one sibling).
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Image 14 of 67, Stephen D. Van Wyck, 56, NY, farmer; Jane A. Van Wyck, 25, NY; Helen M. Van Wyck, 18, NY; Barbara Van Wyck, 50, NY.
4. Obituary, The Johnstown Daily Republican, Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 13 August 1898, Jane Ann Heacock, died 12 August 1898 at the Auskerada Hotel, Canada Lake [in the town of Caroga, Fulton County], New York, aged 74 years; born in Hobel Junction [sic, Hopewell Junction], Dutchess County; maiden name: Jane Ann Van Wyck. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, son, and one brother.
5. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. Jane A. Heacock, died: 12 August 1898 in Caroga, New York.
6. Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs, edited by Cuyler Reynolds. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1911. Volume III [Available at schenectadyhistory.org], Page 1372, David G. Heacock, including vital and biographical details, including his [first] wife and three children: Helen V. W., and twins David C. and Cary D. Heacock, who died in infancy.

2. Helena Van Wyck Heacock² (David¹), born 2 December 1857;^{1, 2} died 25 March 1898.² Helena married John D. Knight (born ca. 1857, parents not determined;³ John died 13 November 1906 in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida³). Helena is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.²

3. Eugene D. Heacock² (David¹), born 27 August 1861 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York;^{4, 5, 6} died 2 February 1937.⁴ Eugene married, first, 10 September 1884 in Albion, Orleans County, New York, Lydia Ella Cary^{8, 9} (born November 1861 in Kendall, Orleans County, New York, the daughter of Alexander Cary and Sarah Potter;^{5, 7} Lydia died 22 March 1935 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York⁷). Eugene married, second, 26 February 1936 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Jennie Parsons¹¹ (born 20 April 1879, parents not determined;¹⁰ Jennie died 26 May 1961¹⁰). Eugene is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.⁴

	4	i.	Helen Van Wyck Heacock, born 20 November 1885 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York;5, 12 died 18 April 1906 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.12 Helen is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.12
	5	ii.	David C. Heacock, born ca. 1891; twin;6 died ca. 1891.6
	6	iii.	Cary D. Heacock, born ca. 1891; twin;6 died 7 April 1891 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.13, 14

1. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, David G. Heacock, born: 14 January 1827 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York; died: 25 January 1878 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, wife, and children, and the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and wife).
2. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Helen V W Knight, born: 2 December 1857; died: 25 March 1898 (from record; which indicates wife of John D. Knight).
3. Florida Deaths, 1877-1939, Certificate of Death, Jno D. Knight, died: 13 November 1906 in Daytona, Volucia County, Florida; age 49; born in New York State; widower; place of burial: Maysfield, NY [sic, undoubtedly referring to Mayfield, Fulton County, New York].
4. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Eugene D. Heacock, born: 27 August 1861; died: 2 February 1937 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife).
5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Fulton County, Gloversville, E.D. 15, Sheet No. 6A, Eugene D. Heacock, 38, New York, Aug. 1861, capitalist; wife of 15 years Lydia Ella Heacock, 38, New York, Nov. 1861, 3 children, 1 living; daughter Helen Van W. Heacock, 14, New York, Nov. 1885; servant Cora Miller, 19, New York, May 1881, housekeeper.
6. Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs, edited by Cuyler Reynolds. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1911. Volume III [Available at schenectadyhistory.org], Page 1372, David G. Heacock, including vital and biographical details, including his [first] wife and three children: Helen V. W., and twins David C. and Cary D. Heacock, who died in infancy.
7. Obituary, The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 23 March 1935, Mrs. Eugene Heacock, Lydia E. Heacock, died 22 March 1935. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, sisters, nieces, nephews and one cousin.
8. Anniversary, The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 12 September 1934, GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY--Mr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Heacock of 240 Kingsboro avenue quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Monday...[they] were united in marriage at Albion, N.Y., 50 years ago Monday at the latter’s home. [The article provides additional biographical information.]
9. Marriage Announcement, The Fulton County Republican, Fulton County, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), HEACOCK-CARY. At the residence of the bride’s parents, Albany, N.Y. [sic, they were married in Albion, N.Y.], Sept. 10th, 1884, Eugene D. Heacock, of Kingshorn, N.Y., to Miss Lydia E. Cary.
10. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Jennie Parsons Heacock, born: 20 April 1879; died: 26 May 1961 (from record, which provides the names and link for her husband).
11. Marriage Announcement, The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 27 February 1936, Jennie Parson and Eugene D. Heacock, married on 26 February 1936 in Gloversville, New York.
12. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Helen Van Wyck Heacock, born: 20 November 1885 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York; died: 18 April 1906 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York (from record, which includes a note: dau. of E.D. and L.E. Heacock).
13. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1891, Cary Heacock, died: 7 April 1891 in G’ville [undoubtedly meaning Gloversville].
14. Deaths, The Daily Leader, Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 8 April 1891. An infant son of Eugene Heacock of Kingsboro avenue, died this morning. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow.