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Family HistoryFamily History - Melinda Wilkins


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 Melinda Wilkins and nine of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Melinda Wilkins,1 born July 1800 in New York (parents not determined);1, 2, 3 died 1 March 1851.1, 3 Melinda married, 23 December 1820, Robert Furman3, 7 (born 30 April 1797 in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, the son of Samuel Furman and Elizabeth Gazlay;2, 3, 4, 5 Robert died 5 May 1864 in New York, New York3, 4, 6). Melinda and Robert are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.1, 4

Robert served as an early trustee of the Syracuse Village and as one of the alderman of the newly incorporated city. He was wealthy and was a deeply religious man.3


Children of Melinda Wilkins and Robert Furman:

+2i. Ann Rebecca Furman, born 24 February 1822 in Saratoga County, New York; died 24 December 1892 in New York, New York. Married Dr. John Preston Mann.
+3ii. Jane Elizabeth Furman, born 6 June 1829 in New York; died 6 April 1905. Married Charles Edward Adams.
 4iii. Charles Furman, born ca. 1837.2

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Furman, Melinda B. Williams [sic, another source says Wilkins]: Melinda / Wife of / Robert Furman / Died / March 1, 1851 / Aged 50 Yrs [from gravestone]; Born: July 1800; Died 14 March 1851 [from record, which indicates her parents as J. & R. William].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Onondaga County, City of Syracuse, Page 521, family of Robert Furman (53, NY, P??); Masenda [?] Furman (50, NY); Ann Furman (28); Charles Furman (13); Moses Dickson (24, black); Chas. C. Adams (28, Massachu., teacher); Jane Adams (21); Robert Adams (2); Bartheen [?] Carners [?] (25, Canada).
  3. Baker Family History and Genealogy; The Descendants of Josias Furman, Generations 4, 5, and 6. Website.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Furman, Robert: Robert Furman / Born / In Pleasant Valley / Dutchess Co. N.Y. / APril 30, 1797, / Came to Syracuse, / 1823, / Died May 5, 1864. [from Furman gravestone]; the record repeats these dates and provides the names of his two spouses and three children. The record also avers he died in Syracuse, but he actually died in New York City at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Charles Adams, as indicated in several other records.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Onondaga County, City of Syracuse, Page 48, family of Robert (age 63) and Marie B. Furman (age 41), with Robert M. Furman (age 2), Catherine Angle (age 45), and Margaret Connolly (age 19), servant.
  6. Obituary, New York Tribune, 6 May 1864, Robert Furman, age 67, died 5 May 1864 at the residence of his sons-in-law, Dr. J. P. Mann and Mr. C. E. Adams.
  7. Email from Enid Mastrianni to Lee Gazlay, various dates in January, September, and December 2011, providing details primarily about Furman and Mann descendants.
Second Generation
2. Ann Rebecca Furman2 (Melinda1), born 24 February 1822 in Saratoga County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 24 December 1892 in New York, New York.1 Ann married, ca. 1855, Dr. John Preston Mann1, 7 (born 19 May 1821 in Whitesboro, Oneida County, New York, parents not determined;3, 4, 5, 6 John died 12 July 1893 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York6, 7). Ann and John are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.1, 6

John’s obituary provides a brief biography:7

JOHN PRESTON MANN.

John Preston Mann, M. D., of New York city, died at the Croly farm on East Genessee st., yesterday. Dr. Mann had been to the World’s fair with his daughter, and returned in June, he was compelled by illness to remain over in this city for rest and medical treatment. He appeared to improve, but a relapse ensued, and he passed away.

Dr. J. P. Mann was born at Whitesboro in this State, in 1821, and was thus 72 years of age. He studied medicine, graduating from the Geneva Medical college in 1842, and practiced his profession in Mannsville, Jefferson county, till 1857, when he came to this city. In 1855, Dr. Mann was married to Ann Rebecca, daughter of the late Robert Furman. Dr. Mann’s practice in Syracuse, extended over a period of several years, when he went to New York, where he acquired reputation and large wealth by his wonderful skill in the treatment of the crippled and deformed, his practice extending to all the large cities of the country. He had a luxurious home in Lexington ave., where Mrs. Mann died in December last, and was brought to this city for burial in Oakwood. Dr. Mann’s only child, a daughter, alone survives this double bereavement. Mr. Mann was recently elected president of the Alumni association of Syracuse Medical college.


Child of Ann Rebecca Furman and Dr. John Preston Mann:

+5i. Prestonia Mann, born ca. 1861 in New York; died 1 April 1945 in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida. Married Dr. John Martin.

3. Jane Elizabeth Furman2 (Melinda1), born 6 June 1829 in New York;2, 4, 8, 9, 10 died 6 April 1905.8 Jane married Charles Edward Adams4, 12 (born 15 January 1822 in Massachusetts, parents not determined;2, 9, 10, 11 Charles died 2 September 190211). Jane and Charles are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.11, 8

Children of Jane Elizabeth Furman and Charles Edward Adams:

 6i. Dr. Robert Furman Adams, born 23 December 1848 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York;2, 9, 13 died 18 April 1922 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.13 Robert is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York.13
 7ii. Annabell Adams, born ca. 1862 in New York.4, 10

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Mann, Ann Rebecca Furman: [Within the Mann grave plot:] Ann Rebecca Furman / His Wife / Feb. 24, 1822 / Dec. 24, 1892 [from grave marker]; born: 24 February 1822, Saratoga County, New York; died: 24 December 1892, New York, New York; spouse: John Preston Mann [from record].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Onondaga County, City of Syracuse, Page 521, family of Robert Furman (53, NY, P??); Masenda [?] Furman (50, NY); Ann Furman (28); Charles Furman (13); Moses Dickson (24, black); Chas. C. Adams (28, Massachu., teacher); Jane Adams (21); Robert Adams (2); Bartheen [?] Carners [?] (25, Canada).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, New York County, New York City, 6th Division 20 Ward, Page No. 32, family of John Broadman (50, N. York, comm. merchant); Lucy Broadman (45, N. York); Lucy Broadman (20, N. York); Mary Broadman (18, N. York); John Broadman (16, N. York); John P. Mann (39, N. York, doctor); Ann Mann (38, N. York) [They are living next door to Ann’s sister Jane and her husband Charles Adams.]
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, New York County, New York, 22d District 22d Ward; Page No. 5, family of Jas. P. Mann (49, New York, physician); Ann R. Mann (44, New York); Chs. E. Adams (48, New York); Jane F. Adams (42, New York); Julia d. Mann (76, New York); Prestonia Mann (9, New York); Annabel Adams (8, New York); plus 15 other adults, probably unrelated). [Note that Charles, Jane, and Annabel Adams are also shown at another New York City address in the same 1870 Census.]
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 567, Page No. 34; family of John P. Mann (56, New York, physician); wife Anna Mann (55, New York); daughter Prestonia Mann (18, New York, private lady).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Mann, John Preston: John Preston Mann / May 19, 1821 / July 12, 1893 [from grave marker]; born: 19 March 1821, Whitesboro, Oneida County, New York; died: 12 July 1893, New York.
  7. Obituary, Syracuse Daily Journal, Syracuse, New York (available at fultonhistory.com); 13 July 1893, John Prston Mann, died 12 July 1893. The article provides a brief biography.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Adams, Jane Furman: Jane E. Furman / Adams / June 6, 1829 / April 6, 1905 [from gravestone]; the record provides the names of her parents, husband Charles Edward Adams, and child Robert Furman Adams.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, New York County, New York City, 6th Division 20 Ward, Page No. 32, family of Chas. Adams (40, Mass., Clerk); Jane Adams (30, N York); Robt. Adams (12, N York); plus 15 borders and servants.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, New York County, New York, 1st Election District 22 Ward, Page No. 12, family of Charles Adams (49, Massachusetts); Jane Adams (41, New York); Annabell Adams (8, New York), plus at least 23 other people listed in the same household (apparently unrelated to this Adams family).
  11. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Adams, Charles Edward: Charles Edward / Adams / Jan. 15, 1822 / Sept. 2, 1902 [from gravestone]; the record indicates his parents were Gresham and Abigail Adams, and gives the name of his wife and their son Robert Furman Adams.
  12. Email from Enid Mastrianni to Lee Gazlay, various dates in January, September, and December 2011, providing details primarily about Furman and Mann descendants.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York, Adams, Robert Furman, Dr.: Robert Furman / Adams / 1848 - 1922 [from gravestone]; born: 23 December 1848, Syracuse, Onandaga County, New York; died: 18 April 1922, Syracuse, Onandaga, New York [from record].
Third and Fourth Generations
5. Prestonia Mann3 (Ann,2 Melinda1), born ca. 1861 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 1 April 1945 in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida.5 Prestonia married, 1 September 1900 in Keene Center, Essex County, New York, Dr. John Martin7 (born ca. 1865 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, parents not determined;3, 4, 6 John died 6 April 1956 in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida6).

Child of Prestonia Mann and Dr. John Martin:

 8i. Robin Martin, born ca. 1906 in New Jersey.4

Child adopted by Prestonia Mann and Dr. John Martin:

 9ii. Johnathan S. Martin, born 1909 in Rhode Island.3

Child of Prestonia Mann and Dr. John Martin:

 10iii. Charmain R. Martin, born ca. 1913 in New York.4

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, New York County, New York, 22d District 22d Ward; Page No. 5, family of Jas. P. Mann (49, New York, physician); Ann R. Mann (44, New York); Chs. E. Adams (48, New York); Jane F. Adams (42, New York); Julia d. Mann (76, New York); Prestonia Mann (9, New York); Annabel Adams (8, New York); plus 15 other adults, probably unrelated). [Note that Charles, Jane, and Annabel Adams are also shown at another New York City address in the same 1870 Census.]
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 567, Page No. 34; family of John P. Mann (56, New York, physician); wife Anna Mann (55, New York); daughter Prestonia Mann (18, New York, private lady).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Richmond County, Stapleton, New York City, Enumeration Distrct 1315, Sheet No. 15B; family of John Martin (45, England, printer); wife of 9 years Prestonia Martin (47, New York, no children); adopted son Johnathan S. Martin (1, Rhode Island); servant Mary Bonker (27, Ireland, servant, private family); servant Christine Young (34, Scotland, widow, servant, private family); lodger Katheryn Young (8, Scotland).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Richmond County, Stapleton, New York City, Enumeration District 1571, Sheet No. 1A; family of John Martin (55, England, publicist, immigrated in 1899); wife Prestonia M. Martin (58, New York); son Robin Martin (14, New Jersey ); daughter Charmain R. Martin (7, New York).
  5. Obituary, The New York Times, 3 April 1945, Mrs. John Martin, Prestonia Mann Martin, died 1 April 1945 in Winter Park, Florida. The article provides brief biographical details and lists her husband John and three adopted children, Robin, Jonathon, and Mrs. Charmane Duffany as survivors.
  6. Obituary, The New York Times, 7 April 1956, Dr. John Martin, died 6 April 1945 in Winter Park, Florida. The article provides brief biographical details.
  7. Marriage Announcement, The Holley Standard, Holley, New York, available at fultonhistory.com; 30 August 1900, article announcing that Mrs. J. H. French was traveling to a farm in the Adirondacks near Keene Center, Essex County, NY, for the marriage of Miss Prestonia Mann, of New York City, to Mr. John Martin, of London England, on 1 September 1900.