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Family HistoryFamily History - Philena Cutler


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 Philena Cutler and 28 of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Philena Cutler,1 born 6 June 1799 in Madison County, New York, the daughter of Joel Cutler and Lydia Boyden;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 19 May 1882 in Richfield, Otsego County, New York.1, 8 Philena married, 5 November 1829, Stephen Fenton7, 8 (born 29 June 1791 in New York, parents not determined;2, 3, 4, 7, 8 Stephen died 11 May 1870 in Otsego County, New York7, 8). Philena and Stephen are buried in Burlington Flats Cemetery, Burlington Flats, Otsego County, New York.1, 9

Children of Philena Cutler and Stephen Fenton:

+2i. Joel C. Fenton, born 2 January 1831 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York; died 27 May 1915 in Utica, Oneida County, New York. Married Cordelia H. Darling.
+3ii. Charles Fenton, born 8 July 1832 in Chenango County, New York; died 3 August 1864 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Married Maria Furman.
+4iii. Gilbert Morgan Fenton, born 7 October 1834 in Madison County, New York. Married Mary Jane Summers.
+5iv. Betsey Maria Fenton, born 8 March 1840 in Madison County, New York. Married Henry Leonard Lottridge.
+6v. George Washington Fenton, born 20 July 1843 in Chenango County, New York. Married Emma Clarissa Loomis.
+7vi. Miles Alexander Fenton, born 7 August 1844 in Madison County, New York. Married Maria Furman.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Burlington Flats Cemetery, Burlington Flats, Otsego County, New York; Philena Fenton; born June 1798; died 19 May 1882 [from record, which indicates she was the wife of Stephen Fenton and she died age 83 years 11 months].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Otsego County, Town of Richfield, Page 83, family of Stephen Fenton (58, NY, farmer); Philena Fenton (51, NY); Joel Fenton (19, NY, farmer); Melissa Fenton (22, NY); Charles Fenton (18, NY, farmer); Gilbert Fenton (16, NY, farmer); Betsey Fenton (10, NY); George Fenton (7, NY); Miles Fenton (6, NY).
  3. New York State Census, 1855, Otsego County, Richfield, family of Stephen Fenton (62, Rensselaer, farmer); wife Philena Fenton (55, Chenango); son Joel Fenton (24, Chenango, farmer); daughter Malissa Fenton (26, Chenango); son Charles Fenton (22, Chenango, farmer); son Guilford [sic, Gilbert] Fenton (20, Madison, farmer); daughter Maria Fenton (15, Madison); son George Fenton (11, Madison); son Miles Fenton (10, Madison).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Otsego County, Richfield, family of Stephen Fenton (68, NY, farmer); Philena Fenton (61, NY); Miles Fenton (15, NY, farmer); George Fenton (16, NY). [They are living next door to Stephen’s son Milo, his wife, and two other sons, Joel and Gilbert.]
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Otsego County, Burlington, Enumeration District 92, Page No. 17A and B; family of George W. Fenton (35, New York, farmer); wife Emma C. Fenton (36, New York); son Frankie G. Fenton (13, New York); son Charles S. Fenton (10, New York); son Arthello L. Fenton (7, New York); daughter Aouda E. Fenton (2, New York); border Philena Fenton (82, New York).
  6. New York State Census, 1875, Otsego County, Town of Burlington, Page 16, family of George Fenton (32, Chenango, farmer); wife Emma Fenton (33, Otsego); son Franky Fenton (8, Otsego); son Charles Fenton (5, Otsego); son Arthur L. Fenton (1 11/12, Otsego); mother Filena Fenton (75, Madison, widow).
  7. Illustrated History and Biographical Record of Lenawee County, Michigan, by John I. Knapp and R. I. Bonner. Times Printing Company, Adrian, Michigan, 1903. Available at Google Books. Biographical sketch of Charles F. Gustin.
  8. Barber Genealogy (in Two Sections), Published by John Barber White, Edited by Lillian May Wilson, Haverhill, Mass., Press of the Nichols Print, 1909. Available at archive.com; Pages 611, 620-621, 637-639.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Burlington Flats Cemetery, Burlington Flats, Otsego County, New York; Stephen Fenton: born 1792; died May 17, 1870 [from record; the death date differs from at least one other record that indicates 11 May 1870; the record also indicates he was the husband of Philena Fenton, and that he died age 78 years].
Second Generation
2. Joel C. Fenton2 (Philena1), born 2 January 1831 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 27 May 1915 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.6, 8 Joel married, ca. 1868, Cordelia H. Darling5, 7 (born November 1839 in New York, parents not determined;4, 5, 9 Cordelia died 19099). Joel and Cordelia are buried in West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York.8, 9

Joel’s obituary provides brief biographical details:6

Joel C. Fenton, a well known and highly respected farmer of Barstow’s Corners, near West Winfield, died in his home last evening, following an illness which had confined him to his bed since Wednesday, although he had been in poor health for some time. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. Fenton was born in Brookfield, January 2, 1831. He attended the Old Winfield Academy, and resided in that section practically all his life. He was a member of the Methodist Church at West Winfield, and had a wide circle of acquaintances. He was a man of sterling qualities and kindly, charitable nature, and the news of his death will cause deep sorrow among those who knew him. He is survived by four sons, three daughters, two brothers, George Fenton of East Winfield and Milo Fenton of Leonardsville. His wife died about five years ago.


Children of Joel C. Fenton and Cordelia H. Darling:

 8i. Kitty M. Fenton, born March 1865 in New York.4, 5
 9ii. Mary Fenton, born ca. 1868 in New York.4
 10iii. Joel Herbert Fenton, born January 1869 in New York.4, 5
 11iv. Luella M. Fenton, born February 1870 in New York.4, 5
 12v. Arthur D. Fenton, born 8 October 1874 in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, New York;5, 10 died December 1957 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.10 Arthur is buried in West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York.10
 13vi. Charles H. Fenton, born February 1876 in New York.5
 14vii. Fred L. Fenton, born August 1878 in New York.5

3. Charles Fenton2 (Philena1), born 8 July 1832 in Chenango County, New York;1, 2, 7 died 3 August 1864 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.7 Charles married, 1857, Maria Furman7 (born ____, the daughter of Daniel Furman and Melinda Thayer).

Child of Charles Fenton and Maria Furman:

+15i. Ray Eugene Fenton, born 31 March 1858. Married Alice Stickles.

4. Gilbert Morgan Fenton2 (Philena1), born 7 October 1834 in Madison County, New York.1, 2, 3, 7 Gilbert married, 27 August 1861, Mary Jane Summers7 (born 24 February 1843, parents not determined7).

Child of Gilbert Morgan Fenton and Mary Jane Summers:

+16i. Flora May Fenton, born 10 July 1865. Married Frank Snyder.

5. Betsey Maria Fenton2 (Philena1), born 8 March 1840 in Madison County, New York.1, 2, 7 Betsey married, 6 February 1861, Henry Leonard Lottridge7 (born 30 April 1841, the son of Bennett Lottridge and Phebe Simmons7).

Children of Betsey Maria Fenton and Henry Leonard Lottridge:

+17i. Silas Alpha Lottridge, born 17 October 1863. Married Alice De Francia Myers.
+18ii. Lily May Lottridge, born 26 May 1869. Married George Harvey Willard.
+19iii. William Henry Lottridge, born 18 February 1872. Married Maude Griffiths.

6. George Washington Fenton2 (Philena1), born 20 July 1843 in Chenango County, New York.1, 2, 7, 11, 12, 13 George married, 1 January 1866, Emma Clarissa Loomis7, 13 (born 26 January 1842 in Otsego County, New York, parents not determined7, 12, 13).

Children of George Washington Fenton and Emma Clarissa Loomis:

+20i. Frank George Fenton, born 13 March 1867 in Otsego County, New York. Married Sarah Bertha McLaughlin (née Thomas) .
+21ii. Charles L. Fenton, born 14 April 1870 in Otsego County, New York. Married Anna Davis.
 22iii. Arthur L. Fenton, born 18 July 1873 in Otsego County, New York.7, 12, 13
+23iv. Aouda E. Fenton, born 3 July 1878 in New York. Married Harry Hibbard.
 24v. Lena M. Fenton, born 28 August 1880;7 died 26 March 1881.7

7. Miles Alexander Fenton2 (Philena1), born 7 August 1844 in Madison County, New York.1, 2, 7, 11 Miles married, 21 August 1866, Maria Furman7 (born ____, the daughter of Daniel Furman and Melinda Thayer).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Otsego County, Town of Richfield, Page 83, family of Stephen Fenton (58, NY, farmer); Philena Fenton (51, NY); Joel Fenton (19, NY, farmer); Melissa Fenton (22, NY); Charles Fenton (18, NY, farmer); Gilbert Fenton (16, NY, farmer); Betsey Fenton (10, NY); George Fenton (7, NY); Miles Fenton (6, NY).
  2. New York State Census, 1855, Otsego County, Richfield, family of Stephen Fenton (62, Rensselaer, farmer); wife Philena Fenton (55, Chenango); son Joel Fenton (24, Chenango, farmer); daughter Malissa Fenton (26, Chenango); son Charles Fenton (22, Chenango, farmer); son Guilford [sic, Gilbert] Fenton (20, Madison, farmer); daughter Maria Fenton (15, Madison); son George Fenton (11, Madison); son Miles Fenton (10, Madison).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Otsego County, Richfield, family of Milo B. Fenton (32, NY, farmer); Mary A. Fenton (25, NY); Joel C. Fenton (28, NY, farmer); Gilbert Fenton (25, NY). [They are living next door to their father Stephen Fenton and his family.]
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Otsego County, Richfield, Page No. 11, family of Joel C. Fenton (39, New York, farmer); Cordelia Fenton (30, New York); Kitty M. Fenton (5, New York); Mary Fenton (2, New York); Joel H. Fenton (1, New York); Luella M. Fenton (3/12, New York, Feb.); Charles Darling (24, New York, farm laborer); George Kaatzenberg (18, New York, farm laborer).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Otsego County, Town of Richfield, Enumeration District 137, Sheet No. 2B and 3A; family of Joel C. Fenton (67, New York, Jan 1831, farmer); wife of 34 years Cordelia H. Fenton (60, New York, Nov 1839, 7 children, 7 years); daughter Kattie Fenton (35, New York, Mar 1865, school teacher); son Joel H. Fenton (31, Jan 1869, farm laborer); daughter Luela M. Fenton (30, New York, Feb 1870, school teacher); son Arther D. Fenton (25, New York, Oct 1874, school teacher); son Charley H. Fenton (24, New York, Feb 1876, farm laborer); son Fread L. Fenton (21, New York, Aug 1878).
  6. Obituary, Utica Herald-Dispatch, Utica, New York, available at www.fultonhistory.com. 28 May 1915, Joel C. Fenton, died 27 May 1915. The article provides a brief biography and indicates several survivors.
  7. Barber Genealogy (in Two Sections), Published by John Barber White, Edited by Lillian May Wilson, Haverhill, Mass., Press of the Nichols Print, 1909. Available at archive.com; Pages 611, 620-621, 637-639.
  8. Find a Grave (website). West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York; Joel C. Fenton: born: 1831; died: 1915; spouse: Delia Darling Fenton (1839-1909) [from record].
  9. Find a Grave (website). West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York; Delia Darling Fenton: born: 1839; died: 1909; spouse: Joel C. Fenton (1831-1915) [from record].
  10. Find a Grave (website). West Winfield Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York; Arthur Darling Fenton, born: 8 October 1874 in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, New York; died: December 1957 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York [from record, which provides his obituary and the names and links for his parents].
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Otsego County, Richfield, family of Stephen Fenton (68, NY, farmer); Philena Fenton (61, NY); Miles Fenton (15, NY, farmer); George Fenton (16, NY). [They are living next door to Stephen’s son Milo, his wife, and two other sons, Joel and Gilbert.]
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Otsego County, Burlington, Enumeration District 92, Page No. 17A and B; family of George W. Fenton (35, New York, farmer); wife Emma C. Fenton (36, New York); son Frankie G. Fenton (13, New York); son Charles S. Fenton (10, New York); son Arthello L. Fenton (7, New York); daughter Aouda E. Fenton (2, New York); border Philena Fenton (82, New York).
  13. New York State Census, 1875, Otsego County, Town of Burlington, Page 16, family of George Fenton (32, Chenango, farmer); wife Emma Fenton (33, Otsego); son Franky Fenton (8, Otsego); son Charles Fenton (5, Otsego); son Arthur L. Fenton (1 11/12, Otsego); mother Filena Fenton (75, Madison, widow).
Third and Fourth Generations
15. Ray Eugene Fenton3 (Charles,2 Philena1), born 31 March 1858.1 Ray married, 25 January 1882, Alice Stickles1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Ray Eugene Fenton and Alice Stickles:

 25i. Mary Monroe Fenton, born 18 November 1888.1

16. Flora May Fenton3 (Gilbert,2 Philena1), born 10 July 1865.1 Flora married, 7 March 1889, Frank Snyder1 (born 9 July 1866, the son of Dr. Horace Snyder and Lucinda Casler1).

17. Silas Alpha Lottridge3 (Betsey,2 Philena1), born 17 October 1863.1 Silas married, 25 August 1886, Alice De Francia Myers1 (born 5 November 1867, parents not determined1).

Child of Silas Alpha Lottridge and Alice De Francia Myers:

 26i. Dorothy Lottridge, born 18 February 1900.1

18. Lily May Lottridge3 (Betsey,2 Philena1), born 26 May 1869.1 Lily married, 23 December 1893, George Harvey Willard1 (born 17 April 1866, parents not determined1).

Children of Lily May Lottridge and George Harvey Willard:

 27i. Henry Mily Willard, born 13 November 1894.1
 28ii. Ray Francis Willard, born 8 March 1897.1

19. William Henry Lottridge3 (Betsey,2 Philena1), born 18 February 1872.1 William married, 3 August 1898, Maude Griffiths1 (born 3 July 1877, parents not determined1).

20. Frank George Fenton3 (George,2 Philena1), born 13 March 1867 in Otsego County, New York.1, 2, 3 Frank married, 2 November 1892, Sarah Bertha McLaughlin (née Thomas) 1 (born 16 February 1861, the daughter of Sylvanus Ward Thomas and Sarah Ann Marcy1).

Child of Frank George Fenton and Sarah Bertha McLaughlin (née Thomas) :

 29i. Florence Fern Fenton, born 17 June 1895.1

21. Charles L. Fenton3 (George,2 Philena1), born 14 April 1870 in Otsego County, New York.1, 2, 3 Charles married Anna Davis1 (born ____, parents not determined).

23. Aouda E. Fenton3 (George,2 Philena1), born 3 July 1878 in New York.1, 2 Aouda married Harry Hibbard1 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Barber Genealogy (in Two Sections), Published by John Barber White, Edited by Lillian May Wilson, Haverhill, Mass., Press of the Nichols Print, 1909. Available at archive.com; Pages 611, 620-621, 637-639.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Otsego County, Burlington, Enumeration District 92, Page No. 17A and B; family of George W. Fenton (35, New York, farmer); wife Emma C. Fenton (36, New York); son Frankie G. Fenton (13, New York); son Charles S. Fenton (10, New York); son Arthello L. Fenton (7, New York); daughter Aouda E. Fenton (2, New York); border Philena Fenton (82, New York).
  3. New York State Census, 1875, Otsego County, Town of Burlington, Page 16, family of George Fenton (32, Chenango, farmer); wife Emma Fenton (33, Otsego); son Franky Fenton (8, Otsego); son Charles Fenton (5, Otsego); son Arthur L. Fenton (1 11/12, Otsego); mother Filena Fenton (75, Madison, widow).