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Family HistoryFamily History - Ellen W. Wood


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Ellen W. Wood and six of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Ellen W. Wood,1 born ca. 1844 in Ulster County, New York, the daughter of James Wood and Elizabeth Van Etten.1, 2, 3, 4 Ellen married, 10 November 1870 in Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, Peter V. Osterhoudt8 (born 12 April 1828 in New York, parents not determined;5, 6, 7 Peter died 9 November 19065). Peter is buried in Osterhoudt Family Cemetery, Mettacahonts, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York.5

Children of Ellen W. Wood and Peter V. Osterhoudt:

+2i. Benjamin Wood Osterhoudt, born 12 June 1872 in Mettacahonts, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York; died 5 December 1956 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York. Married Phebe Jane Atkins.
+3ii. Lucy M. Osterhoudt, born 19 April 1878 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York; died 24 March 1951. Married John Floyd Bush.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page 366, John Wood, 58, New York, carpenter; Elizabeth Wood, 48, New York; Lydia Wood, 20, New York; Linda Wood, 15, New York; Catharine A. Wood, 12, New York; Ellen Wood, 6, New York.
  2. New York State Census, 1855, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, First Election District, Image 9 of 520, James Wood, 63, West Chester [County], carpenter; wife Elizabeth Wood, 52, Ulster; daughter Effie Wood, 22, Ulster; daughter Catherine Ann Wood, 17, Ulster; daughter Ellen W. Wood, 9, Ulster.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 79, James Wood, 77, New York, carpenter; Elizabeth Wood, 56, New York; Effie Wood, 27, New York, seamstress; Catharine A. Wood, 22, New York; Ellen W. Wood, 15, New York.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page 34, James Wood, 78, N.Y.; Ellen Wood, 21, N.Y.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Osterhoudt Family Cemetery, Mettacahonts, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York Peter Osterhoudt, born: 1828; died: 9 November 1906 (from record, which includes a note: ae 78-6-28, and Transcribed from “Old Gravestones of Ulster County”, 1931, by Dr J Wilson Poucher and Byron Terwilliger. Birth year calculatedprovides the names and links for his wife and two children). [Calculated birth date from age and death date is 12 April 1828].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 125, Sheet No. 15A, Peter Osterhoudt, 72, New York, April 1828, farmer; wife of 15 years Hannah M. Osterhoudt, 45, New York, Oct. 1844 [sic, her age and date here are believed to be incorrect by 10 years], 2 children, 2 living; daughter Daisy Osterhoudt, 14, New York, Oct. 1885; border John Quick, 40, New York, Jan. 1860, farm laborer.
  7. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 1st Election District, Page 2, Peter Osterhoudt, 77, New York, farmer; wife Hannah Osterhoudt, 50, New York; daughter Daisy Osterhoudt, 18, New York.
  8. U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989 (available at ancestry.com), New York, Marbletown, Marbletown Reformed Church, Records, Consistory Minutes, 1746-1888, Peter V. Osterhoudt and Ellen Wood, both of Rochester [i.e., Town of Rochester], New York; married on 10 November 1870.
Second and Third Generations
2. Benjamin Wood Osterhoudt2 (Ellen1), born 12 June 1872 in Mettacahonts, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 5 December 1956 in Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York.7 Benjamin married, 2 December 1897 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, Phebe Jane Atkins9 (born 20 July 1875 in New York, the daughter of Levi Atkins and Lucinda Ostrom;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 Phebe died 22 May 19618). Benjamin is buried in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York.7 Phebe is buried in Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York.8

Children of Benjamin Wood Osterhoudt and Phebe Jane Atkins:

 4i. Helena M. ‘Lena’ Osterhoudt, born ca. 1902 in New York.3, 4, 5, 6
 5ii. Florence L. Osterhoudt, born ca. 1904 in New York.3, 4, 5, 6
 6iii. Pearl C. Osterhoudt, born ca. 1909 in New York.4, 5, 6
 7iv. Fred Osterhoudt, born ca. 1912 in New York.5, 6

3. Lucy M. Osterhoudt2 (Ellen1), born 19 April 1878 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York;4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 died 24 March 1951.10 Lucy married, 28 August 1915 in Accord, Town of Rochester, Ulster County, New York, John Floyd Bush11 (born 23 June 1880 in Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, New York, the son of Joseph Bush and Helen Baker;11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 John died 15 October 1955 in Kingston, Ulster County, New York21). Lucy and John are buried in Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York.10, 21

  1. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Benjamin Wood Osterhaudt, born: 12 June 1872 in Metta Houks [sic, Mettacahonts], New York; social program application date: December 1939; father: Peter V. Osterhaudt; mother: Ellen Wood.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Gardiner, E.D. 93, Sheet No. 8A, Benjm. Osterhoudt, 27, New York, June 1872, farm laborer; wife of 2 years Febie J. Osterhoudt, 24, New York, July 1875, no children.
  3. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 13, Benjamin Osterhoudt, 32, farmer; wife Phebe J. Osterhoudt, 29; daughter Lena M. Osterhoudt, 3; daughter Florence L. Osterhoudt, 8/12.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Enumeration District 159, Sheet 19A, Benjamin Osterhoudt, 38, New York, farmer, general farm; wife of 12 years Phebe Osterhoudt, 34, New York, 4 children, 3 living; daughter Helena M. Osterhoudt, 8, New York; daughter Florena Osterhoudt, 5, New York; daughter Pearl C. Osterhoudt, 11/12, New York; sister Lucy Osterhoudt, 32, New York.
  5. New York State Census, 1915, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 15, Benjamin Osterhoudt, 42, carpenter; wife Phebe Osterhoudt, 39; daughter Lena Osterhoudt, 13; daughter Florence Osterhoudt, 10; daughter Pearl Osterhoudt, 5; son Fred Osterhoudt, 3.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 191, Sheet No. 6A, Benjamin Osterhoudt, 49, New York, farmer, general farm; wife Feabie J. Osterhoudt, 44, New York; daughter Leonie M. Osterhoudt, 18, New York; daughter Florence L. Osterhoudt, 15, New York; daughter Pearl C. Osterhoudt, 10, New York; son Fred G. Osterhoudt, 8, New York.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York, Benjamin Wood Osterhoudt, born: 12 June 1872; died: 5 December 1956 (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary, that names his wife, four children, and sister Daisy Mackey; and provides the names and links for his wife and four children). He shares his gravestone with his wife and sister Lucy.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York, Phebe Jane Atkins Osterhoudt, born: 20 July 1875; died: 22 May 1961 (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, husband, and four children).
  9. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967 (available at ancestry.com), 1897, Benjamin W. Osterhoudt and Phebe J. Atkins, married on 2 December 1897 in Accord, New York; cert. no. 23441 [two entries with marriage date and cert. no. in common].
  10. Find a Grave (website). Accord Cemetery, Accord, Ulster County, New York, Lucy Osterhoudt Bush, born: 19 April 1878; died: 24 March 1951 (from record). She shares her gravestone with her brother Benjamin Osterhoudt and his wife Phoebe.
  11. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Ulster [County], Marriage Records, 1908-1915, John T. Bush, age 34, born in Stone Ridge, farmer, residence: Leibhardt, father: Joseph Bush; mother: Helen Baker; 1st marriage; Lucy M. Osterhoudt, age 36, born in Accord, residence: Accord, father: Peter V. Osterhoudt; mother: Ellen Wood; 1st marriage; married on 28 August 1915 in Accord, New York.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Ulster County, Town of Esopus, E.D. 92, Sheet No. 11B, Lucy Osterhouth [sic], 22, New York, Apr. 1878, servant. She is a border in the household of Alton B. Parker.
  13. New York State Census, 1905, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, 2nd Election District, Page 7, Lucy Osterhoudt, 27, servant. She is a servant in the household of Andrew Van Wagenen.
  14. New York State Census, 1915, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, Page No. 15, Joseph Bush, 60, farmer; wife Sarah Bush, 59; son John Bush, 34, farm laborer; d in law Lucy Bush, 36.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 191, Sheet No. 4A, John F. Bush, 38, New York, farmer, general farm; wife Lucey Bush, 39, New York.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 56-46, Sheet No. 7B, John F. Bush, 49, New York, first married age 35, farmer, general farm; wife Lucy M. Bush, 52, New York, first married age 38; father Joseph Bush, 78, New York, widow.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 56-62, Sheet No. 3B, John Bush, 59, New York; Lucy Bush, 62, New York.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, New York, Ulster County, Town of Rochester, E.D. 56-81, Sheet No. 31, John Bush, 69, New York; Lucy M. Bush, 71, New York.
  19. Draft Registration Card, World War I, John Floyd Bush, born: 23 June 1880; occupation: farmer; nearest relative: Lucy M. Bush.
  20. Draft Registration Card, World War II, John Floid [sic, i overwritten with y] Bush, born: 23 June 1880 in Marbletown, N.Y., age 51; person who will always know your address: Mrs. John F. Bush.
  21. Obituary, The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. Tuesday 18 October 1955, John Bush, died Saturday [i.e., 15 October 1955] at Benedictine Hospital [Kingston, New York], age 75. Burial in Accord Rural Cemetery.