DeGroff, Emma b. 1871 Pennsylvania, USA: WETZEL Extended Family & More

DeGroff, Emma

1871 -

Name	DeGroff, Emma [1]
Birth	1871	Pennsylvania, USA [1]
Gender	Female
census 1880	12 Jun 1880	Genesee Twp, Allegany, New York, USA [1]
	Age: 9; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 017; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter
	20240223GHLn- Harrison Degroff in the 1880 United States Federal Census date 12th June 1880 John H. Crandall Name Harrison Degroff Age 38 Birth Abt 1842 New York Home Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Dwelling 151 Race White Gender Male Relation Self (Head) Status Married Spouse Mary Degroff Father's Birth New York Mother's Birth New York Occ Farmer Neighbors View others on page Household Joel C. Maxson Ida E. Maxson 150 John DeGroff 78 Sarah DeGroff 72 151 Harrison Degroff 38 Self (Head) Mary Degroff 36 Wife Alice Degroff 15 Daughter Lucy Degroff 13 Daughter Aaron Degroff 11 Son Emma Degroff 9 Daughter Harriet Degroff 7 Daughter Lawrence Degroff 5 Son Harrison Degroff 1 Son Year: 1880; Census Place: Genesee, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Page: 257B; Enumeration District: 017 257B Name Birth Residence Michael Chrislie Abt 1845 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA James Taylor Abt 1850 Pennsylvania 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Lyman Hoxie Abt 1851 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Wait S. Burdick Abt 1815 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Almeda L. Burdick Abt 1823 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Jesse G. Burdick Abt 1860 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Alonso H. Langworthy Abt 1860 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Joel C. Maxson Abt 1816 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Ida E. Maxson Abt 1867 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA George G. Green Abt 1831 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Lucy S. Green Abt 1825 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Norman N. Green Abt 1877 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Rodolphus Burdick Abt 1849 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Ellen M. Burdick Abt 1860 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Almond Fairbank Abt 1822 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Elinor Fairbank Abt 1829 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Charles W. Fairbank Abt 1863 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Betsey Fairbank Abt 1787 Connecticut 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Milton P. Wilber Abt 1850 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Sylvanette Wilber Abt 1853 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Milton B. Wilber Abt 1873 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Fred Wilber Abt 1876 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Charles W. Wilber Abt 1878 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Henry C. Crandall Abt 1811 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Lucinda Crandall Abt 1813 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Ann F. Crandall Abt 1838 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Elisa B. Crandall Abt 1848 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Frank H. Colegrove Abt 1863 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA George H. Case Abt 1836 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Amanda O. Case Abt 1837 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Arthur L. Case Abt 1865 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Ira H. Case Abt 1868 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA John C. Case Abt 1870 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Irving Case Abt 1874 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Mary Case Abt 1877 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Harriet Edwards Abt 1803 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Lineas Cleveland Abt 1858 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Perlermo Lackey Abt 1806 Vermont 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Eunice Lackey Abt 1805 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Harriet E. Lackey Abt 1841 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Mary A. Lackey Abt 1848 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Katie A. Green Abt 1855 Vermont 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA John Degroff Abt 1802 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Sarah Degroff Abt 1808 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Harrison Degroff Abt 1842 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Mary Degroff Abt 1844 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Alice Degroff Abt 1865 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Lucy Degroff Abt 1867 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Aaron Degroff Abt 1869 Ohio 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Emma Degroff Abt 1871 Pennsylvania 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA 258A Harriet Degroff Abt 1873 Pennsylvania 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Lawrence Degroff Abt 1875 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Harrison Degroff Abt 1879 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA William L. Bowler Abt 1819 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Elisa F. Bowler Abt 1822 Connecticut 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Mary E. Bowler Abt 1847 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Thomas H. Green Abt 1827 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Lucy C. Green Abt 1831 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA I. Elaton Green Abt 1854 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Minnie J. Green Abt 1861 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA O. Judd Green Abt 1865 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA F. Grace Green Abt 1868 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Race	White [1]
reunion	24 Aug 1907	Bolivar, Allegany, New York, USA [2]
	The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres road. Fifty five people were in attendance and a most enjoyable time was had. A fine dinner was served at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon, there was speaking by the Misses Alice and Eliza Reed of Bliss, James Reed and Mr. Metcalf of Wethersfield, and Harrison DeGroff. Following this, a group picture was taken of those present, and also a separate one of Mr. and Mrs. DeGroff and their children.
	20240223GHLn- https://www.paintedhills.org/MCKEAN/CERES/degroff/DeGrofffamily.htm DeGroff Family Reunion Photos Submitted By PHGS Member Ron DeGroff from the BOLIVAR BREEZE, August 29, 1907, Page 7, Column 1; "The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres road. Fifty five people were in attendance and a most enjoyable time was had. A fine dinner was served at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon, there was speaking by the Misses Alice and Eliza Reed of Bliss, James Reed and Mr. Metcalf of Wethersfield, and Harrison DeGroff. Following this, a group picture was taken of those present, and also a separate one of Mr. and Mrs. DeGroff and their children." Photo #1 Full Reunion Photo Front row, L to R: Frank DeGroff, Ione Perkins, Miriam Holmes, Kathryn Willson, Ethel DeGroff, Bernice Holmes, ____Nichols, Ella DeGroff, Clarence DeGroff * , Sarah DeGroff. 2nd Row, L to R: LeRoy Willson, Mary Strang DeGroff & Andrew Harrison DeGroff *, Clestia DeGroff, Aaron DeGroff, Mary Eliza Reid, Abram DeGroff, Lillie Nichols, N. Henry Holmes, Beatrice Holmes (at knee), Millard Medcalf, Effie Medcalf, Alice Reid (daughter of Isaac Reid) . 3rd Row, L to R: Alice Willson, Lawrence DeGroff--holding baby (J. Howard DeGroff), Gertrude Eliza Reid DeGroff, Gertrude May Millard DeGroff, Elinor DeGroff -holding baby (Karl DeGroff), Edith Reed, Myrtle Holmes, Anna Green, Clara Patterson, Henry Harris, Rello Harris, Mary Harris, Ida Brown, Zania DeGroff, John DeGroff. 4th Row, L to R: Volney Willson, Ray DeGroff, Andrew H. DeGroff II, Aaron DeGroff*, Clifford Reed, Hattie Perkins, Emma Holmes, Lucy Green, Benjamin Green, Grace Wetmore, Allen Patterson, Sara Slayton,Ethel Colburn, Ina Reid, James Reid. my father (age 5) my grandparents *my great-grandparents from the BOLIVAR BREEZE, August 29, 1907, Page 7, Column 1; "The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres road. Fifty five people were in attendance and a most enjoyable time was had. A fine dinner was served at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon, there was speaking by the Misses Alice and Eliza Reed of Bliss, James Reed and Mr. Metcalf of Wethersfield, and Harrison DeGroff. Following this, a group picture was taken of those present, and also a separate one of Mr. and Mrs. DeGroff and their children." Photo #2 Seated, L to R: Andrew Harrison DeGroff, Mary Strang DeGroff Standing, L to R: Their children, Alice (Willson), Lucy (Green), Aaron, Emma (Holmes), Harriet/Hattie (Perkins), Lawrence, Edith (Reed), Andrew Harrison II. Andrew Harrison DeGroff , the 5th son and 8th child of John Walker and Sarah Ann (Groat) DeGroff, was born in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, NY, on February 8, 1841. On February 9, 1963, at the age of 21, in Jamestown, Chuatauqua County, NY, he married Mary Strang, daughter of David and Priscilla (Stanley) Strang. Sometime between the birth of their second and third child, the couple went to Iowa by covered wagon. The reason for their going there is not clear, except that it is known that Mary owned some property there. Their third child, Aaron, was born in Ohio on the return trip. After a stay in Eldred, PA, they made their home in Genesee Township, NY where they were lived for the rest of their lives, Andrew passing away on April 22, 1917, and Mary on February 2,1928. Both are buried in the Ceres cemetery. Photo #3 John Walker and Sarah Ann (Groat) DeGroff, This is a photo of my great-great grandparents, John Walker and Sarah Ann (Groat) DeGroff, who built the frame house that appears in the family reunion photos. This photo is a copy of a tin-type taken about1860. John Walker DeGroff, son of Abraham J. (1759-1852) and Asenath (____) DeGroff, was born in Clifton Park, Saratoga County, NY, on June 28, 1802. Sarah Ann, born on August 25, 1807 in Fishkill, NY, was a daughter of Isaac and Mary (Chase) Groat. They were married in Clifton Park, NY on September 13, 1823. Within a few years, the couple moved to Wyoming County, NY, settling in China (now Arcade) and then Wethersfield. In 1874, they moved to Genesee Township, NY where they built the farm house that became the family homestead. (The house still exists although somewhat altered.) John Walker DeGroff died on December 12, 1884, and Sara Ann passed away on January 2, 1902. Both are buried in the Ceres Cemetery. If you have anything of genealogical or historical interest to add to this site, or if you are interested in becoming a member of the Painted Hills Genealogy Society, please contact us at: Painted Hills This page is maintained by the PHGS Last Update January 30, 2020
Person ID	I96173	WETZEL-SPRING

Father	DeGroff, Andrew 'Harrison', b. 8 Feb 1841, Wethersfield, Wyoming, New York, USA d. 22 Apr 1917, Little Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA (Age 76 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Strang, Mary A., b. 1 Aug 1843, Randolph, Cattaraugus, New York, USA d. 3 Feb 1928, Little Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA (Age 84 years)
Relationship	natural
Marriage	9 Feb 1863	Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Family ID	F52748	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family	Holmes, mr
Family ID	F56342	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

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	Birth - 1871 - Pennsylvania, USA
	census 1880 - Age: 9; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 017; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter - 12 Jun 1880 - Genesee Twp, Allegany, New York, USA
	reunion - The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres road. Fifty five people were in attendance and a most enjoyable time was had. A fine dinner was served at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon, there was speaking by the Misses Alice and Eliza Reed of Bliss, James Reed and Mr. Metcalf of Wethersfield, and Harrison DeGroff. Following this, a group picture was taken of those present, and also a separate one of Mr. and Mrs. DeGroff and their children. - 24 Aug 1907 - Bolivar, Allegany, New York, USA

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Photos » Slide Show		DeGroff, Andrew Harrison & Mary Strang fam fr reunion 1907 paintedhills 20240223GHLn- https://www.paintedhills.org/MCKEAN/CERES/degroff/DeGrofffamily.htm DeGroff Family Reunion Photos Submitted By PHGS Member Ron DeGroff from the BOLIVAR BREEZE, August 29, 1907, Page 7, Column 1; "The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres…
		reunion DeGroff 1907 paintedhills 20240223GHLn- https://www.paintedhills.org/MCKEAN/CERES/degroff/DeGrofffamily.htm DeGroff Family Reunion Photos Submitted By PHGS Member Ron DeGroff from the BOLIVAR BREEZE, August 29, 1907, Page 7, Column 1; "The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres…
		census 1880 USA NY Allegany Genesee 17_257B Harrison DeGroff.jpg 20240223GHLn- Harrison Degroff in the 1880 United States Federal Census date 12th June 1880 John H. Crandall Name Harrison Degroff Age 38 Birth Abt 1842 New York Home Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Dwelling 151 Race White Gender Male Relation Self (Head) Status Married Spouse Mary Degroff Father's Birth New York Mother's Birth New…
		census 1880 USA NY Allegany Genesee 17_258A DeGroff 20240223GHLn- Harrison Degroff in the 1880 United States Federal Census date 12th June 1880 John H. Crandall Name Harrison Degroff Age 38 Birth Abt 1842 New York Home Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA Dwelling 151 Race White Gender Male Relation Self (Head) Status Married Spouse Mary Degroff Father's Birth New York Mother's Birth New…

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[S507] census 1880 USA NY Allegany, (Name: www.ancestry.com;), Year: 1880; Census Place: Genesee, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Page: 257B; Enumeration District: 017.
Record for Harrison Degroff (47) facts
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Record for Amanda O. Case (41) facts ..... (98)
Record for Joel C. Maxson (12) facts ...... (110)

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Harrison Degroff in the 1880 United States Federal Census
date 12th June 1880
John H. Crandall
Name Harrison Degroff
Age 38
Birth Abt 1842 New York
Home Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Dwelling 151
Race White
Gender Male
Relation Self (Head)
Status Married
Spouse Mary Degroff
Father's Birth New York
Mother's Birth New York
Occ Farmer
Neighbors View others on page
Household
Joel C. Maxson
Ida E. Maxson
150
John DeGroff 78
Sarah DeGroff 72
151
Harrison Degroff 38 Self (Head)
Mary Degroff 36 Wife
Alice Degroff 15 Daughter
Lucy Degroff 13 Daughter
Aaron Degroff 11 Son
Emma Degroff 9 Daughter
Harriet Degroff 7 Daughter
Lawrence Degroff 5 Son
Harrison Degroff 1 Son

Year: 1880; Census Place: Genesee, Allegany, New York; Roll: 809; Page: 257B; Enumeration District: 017

257B Name Birth Residence
Michael Chrislie Abt 1845 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
James Taylor Abt 1850 Pennsylvania 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Lyman Hoxie Abt 1851 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Wait S. Burdick Abt 1815 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Almeda L. Burdick Abt 1823 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Jesse G. Burdick Abt 1860 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Alonso H. Langworthy Abt 1860 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Joel C. Maxson Abt 1816 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Ida E. Maxson Abt 1867 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
George G. Green Abt 1831 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Lucy S. Green Abt 1825 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Norman N. Green Abt 1877 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Rodolphus Burdick Abt 1849 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Ellen M. Burdick Abt 1860 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Almond Fairbank Abt 1822 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Elinor Fairbank Abt 1829 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Charles W. Fairbank Abt 1863 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Betsey Fairbank Abt 1787 Connecticut 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Milton P. Wilber Abt 1850 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Sylvanette Wilber Abt 1853 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Milton B. Wilber Abt 1873 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Fred Wilber Abt 1876 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Charles W. Wilber Abt 1878 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Henry C. Crandall Abt 1811 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Lucinda Crandall Abt 1813 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Ann F. Crandall Abt 1838 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Elisa B. Crandall Abt 1848 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Frank H. Colegrove Abt 1863 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
George H. Case Abt 1836 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Amanda O. Case Abt 1837 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Arthur L. Case Abt 1865 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Ira H. Case Abt 1868 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
John C. Case Abt 1870 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Irving Case Abt 1874 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Mary Case Abt 1877 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Harriet Edwards Abt 1803 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Lineas Cleveland Abt 1858 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Perlermo Lackey Abt 1806 Vermont 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Eunice Lackey Abt 1805 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Harriet E. Lackey Abt 1841 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Mary A. Lackey Abt 1848 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Katie A. Green Abt 1855 Vermont 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
John Degroff Abt 1802 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Sarah Degroff Abt 1808 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Harrison Degroff Abt 1842 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Mary Degroff Abt 1844 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Alice Degroff Abt 1865 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Lucy Degroff Abt 1867 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Aaron Degroff Abt 1869 Ohio 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Emma Degroff Abt 1871 Pennsylvania 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
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Harriet Degroff Abt 1873 Pennsylvania 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Lawrence Degroff Abt 1875 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Harrison Degroff Abt 1879 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
William L. Bowler Abt 1819 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Elisa F. Bowler Abt 1822 Connecticut 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Mary E. Bowler Abt 1847 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Thomas H. Green Abt 1827 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Lucy C. Green Abt 1831 Rhode Island 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
I. Elaton Green Abt 1854 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Minnie J. Green Abt 1861 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
O. Judd Green Abt 1865 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
F. Grace Green Abt 1868 New York 1880 Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA

census 1880 USA NY Allegany Genesee 17_257B Harrison DeGroff.jpg
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Harrison Degroff in the 1880 United States Federal Census
date 12th June 1880
John H. Crandall
Name Harrison Degroff
Age 38
Birth Abt 1842 New York
Home Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Dwelling 151
Race White
Gender Male
Relation Self (Head)
Status Married
Spouse Mary Degroff
Father's Birth New York
Mother's Birth New…

census 1880 USA NY Allegany Genesee 17_258A DeGroff
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Harrison Degroff in the 1880 United States Federal Census
date 12th June 1880
John H. Crandall
Name Harrison Degroff
Age 38
Birth Abt 1842 New York
Home Genesee, Allegany, New York, USA
Dwelling 151
Race White
Gender Male
Relation Self (Head)
Status Married
Spouse Mary Degroff
Father's Birth New York
Mother's Birth New…

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DeGroff Family Reunion Photos
Submitted By PHGS Member Ron DeGroff

from the BOLIVAR BREEZE, August 29, 1907, Page 7, Column 1;

"The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres road. Fifty five people were in attendance and a most enjoyable time was had. A fine dinner was served at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon, there was speaking by the Misses Alice and Eliza Reed of Bliss, James Reed and Mr. Metcalf of Wethersfield, and Harrison DeGroff. Following this, a group picture was taken of those present, and also a separate one of Mr. and Mrs. DeGroff and their children."

Photo #1 Full Reunion Photo

Front row, L to R: Frank DeGroff, Ione Perkins, Miriam Holmes, Kathryn Willson, Ethel DeGroff,
Bernice Holmes, ____Nichols, Ella DeGroff, Clarence DeGroff * , Sarah DeGroff.
2nd Row, L to R: LeRoy Willson, Mary Strang DeGroff & Andrew Harrison DeGroff ***, Clestia DeGroff, Aaron DeGroff, Mary Eliza Reid, Abram DeGroff, Lillie Nichols, N. Henry Holmes, Beatrice Holmes (at knee), Millard Medcalf, Effie Medcalf, Alice Reid (daughter of Isaac Reid) .

3rd Row, L to R: Alice Willson, Lawrence DeGroff--holding baby (J. Howard DeGroff), Gertrude Eliza Reid DeGroff, Gertrude May Millard DeGroff, Elinor DeGroff ** -holding baby (Karl DeGroff), Edith Reed, Myrtle Holmes, Anna Green, Clara Patterson, Henry Harris, Rello Harris, Mary Harris, Ida Brown, Zania DeGroff, John DeGroff.

4th Row, L to R: Volney Willson, Ray DeGroff, Andrew H. DeGroff II, Aaron DeGroff**, Clifford Reed, Hattie Perkins, Emma Holmes, Lucy Green, Benjamin Green, Grace Wetmore, Allen Patterson, Sara Slayton,Ethel Colburn, Ina Reid, James Reid.

* my father (age 5)
** my grandparents
***my great-grandparents

from the BOLIVAR BREEZE, August 29, 1907, Page 7, Column 1;

"The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres road. Fifty five people were in attendance and a most enjoyable time was had. A fine dinner was served at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon, there was speaking by the Misses Alice and Eliza Reed of Bliss, James Reed and Mr. Metcalf of Wethersfield, and Harrison DeGroff. Following this, a group picture was taken of those present, and also a separate one of Mr. and Mrs. DeGroff and their children."

Photo #2

Seated, L to R: Andrew Harrison DeGroff, Mary Strang DeGroff
Standing, L to R: Their children, Alice (Willson), Lucy (Green), Aaron, Emma (Holmes), Harriet/Hattie (Perkins), Lawrence, Edith (Reed), Andrew Harrison II. Andrew Harrison DeGroff , the 5th son and 8th child of John Walker and Sarah Ann (Groat) DeGroff, was born in Wethersfield, Wyoming County, NY, on February 8, 1841. On February 9, 1963, at the age of 21, in Jamestown, Chuatauqua County, NY, he married Mary Strang, daughter of David and Priscilla (Stanley) Strang. Sometime between the birth of their second and third child, the couple went to Iowa by covered wagon. The reason for their going there is not clear, except that it is known that Mary owned some property there. Their third child, Aaron, was born in Ohio on the return trip. After a stay in Eldred, PA, they made their home in Genesee Township, NY where they were lived for the rest of their lives, Andrew passing away on April 22, 1917, and Mary on February 2,1928. Both are buried in the Ceres cemetery.

Photo #3 John Walker and Sarah Ann (Groat) DeGroff,

This is a photo of my great-great grandparents, John Walker and Sarah Ann (Groat) DeGroff, who built the frame house that appears in the family reunion photos. This photo is a copy of a tin-type taken about1860. John Walker DeGroff, son of Abraham J. (1759-1852) and Asenath (____) DeGroff, was born in Clifton Park, Saratoga County, NY, on June 28, 1802. Sarah Ann, born on August 25, 1807 in Fishkill, NY, was a daughter of Isaac and Mary (Chase) Groat. They were married in Clifton Park, NY on September 13, 1823. Within a few years, the couple moved to Wyoming County, NY, settling in China (now Arcade) and then Wethersfield. In 1874, they moved to Genesee Township, NY where they built the farm house that became the family homestead. (The house still exists although somewhat altered.)
John Walker DeGroff died on December 12, 1884, and Sara Ann passed away on January 2, 1902. Both are buried in the Ceres Cemetery.

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Last Update January 30, 2020

	reunion DeGroff 1907 paintedhills 20240223GHLn- https://www.paintedhills.org/MCKEAN/CERES/degroff/DeGrofffamily.htm DeGroff Family Reunion Photos Submitted By PHGS Member Ron DeGroff from the BOLIVAR BREEZE, August 29, 1907, Page 7, Column 1; "The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres…
	DeGroff, Andrew Harrison & Mary Strang fam fr reunion 1907 paintedhills 20240223GHLn- https://www.paintedhills.org/MCKEAN/CERES/degroff/DeGrofffamily.htm DeGroff Family Reunion Photos Submitted By PHGS Member Ron DeGroff from the BOLIVAR BREEZE, August 29, 1907, Page 7, Column 1; "The first annual reunion of the DeGroff family was held on Saturday, August 24, 1907 at the farm home of Harrison DeGroff on the Ceres…
	DeGroff, John Walker_Sarah Ann Groat paintedhills 20240223GHLn- https://www.paintedhills.org/MCKEAN/CERES/degroff/DeGrofffamily.htm DeGroff Family Reunion Photos Submitted By PHGS Member Ron DeGroff This is a photo of my great-great grandparents, John Walker and Sarah Ann (Groat) DeGroff, who built the frame house that appears in the family reunion photos. This photo is a copy of a tin-type…

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