Florence I. Ryer

Florence I. Ryer

Female 1883 - 1950  (~ 67 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Florence I. Ryer was born in Sep 1883 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA (daughter of Cornelius Wheeler Ryer and Ida Elizabeth Archer); died on 26 Sep 1950 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; School Street
    • Census: 8 Jun 1900, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 8 Jun 1900; wool spinner
    • Residence: 8 Jun 1900, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; 39 North Broadway
    • Census: 1 Jun 1905, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 1 Jun 1905; hat shop worker
    • Occupation: 8 Sep 1909; hat trimmer
    • Residence: 8 Sep 1909, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; 127 Herriot Street
    • Census: 1 Jun 1915, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1915, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; Buena Vista Avenue

    Florence married Samuel Robert Worthington on 8 Sep 1909 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA. Samuel (son of John Worthington and Mary Anderson) was born on 9 Apr 1876 in New York, USA; died on 17 Jun 1916; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: John W. Coffey. John was born in Aug 1865 in New York, USA; died on 22 Dec 1950 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Cornelius Wheeler Ryer was born in Mar 1845 in Mosholu, Westchester, New York, USA (son of Abraham B. Ryer and Elizabeth Ann Majory); died on 6 Jan 1911 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried on 10 Jan 1911 in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Sep 1850, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 9 Jul 1870, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 9 Jul 1870; machinist
    • Census: 17 Jun 1880, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 17 Jun 1880; machinist
    • Census: 8 Jun 1900, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 8 Jun 1900; machinist
    • Property: 8 Jun 1900; rented his home at this time
    • Residence: 8 Jun 1900, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; 39 North Broadway
    • Census: 1 Jun 1905, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 1 Jun 1905; machinist
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; School Street
    • Census: 19 Apr 1910, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 19 Apr 1910; machinist at a machine shop
    • Residence: 19 Apr 1910, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; 170 Buena Vista Avenue

    Notes:

    Cornelius W. Ryer

    Cornelius Wheeler Ryer died at his home, 170 Buena Vista avenue, Friday night from oedema of the lungs. He was born in Mosholu, 65 years ago, but had resided in Yonkers since he was a small boy. After leaving school he learned the trade of machinist with Osterheld & Eickemeyer, and was employed by them for forty-two years and also worked for the Otis Elevator Company, and the Waring Hat Company. On March 6, 1872, he married Miss Ida Archer of this city. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and organized the Young People’s Society, at that church, many years ago. He also was affiliated with the Otis Mutual Aid Association, and a veteran of the Fourth Separate Company. He is survived by his wife, a son, Patrolman Frank E. Ryer, and four daughters; Mrs. Charles F. Nugent, of New York; Mrs. Geo. W. Cottam, of Tuckahoe, and Mrs. Samuel Worthington; and Mrs. Henry M. Lewis, of this city. He also leaves an adopted son, William Archer Ryer; two sisters, Mrs. George Parry; and Mrs. John Bagley, and a brother, John G. Ryer. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon, at 2.30. The services at the house, will be conducted by the Rev. A. C. McMillan, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. The burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

    source: Obituary of Cornelius Wheeler Ryer. Yonkers, NY: The Herald Statesman, 9 Jan 1911, p. 4.

    Cornelius married Ida Elizabeth Archer on 6 Mar 1872 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA. Ida was born on 24 Jun 1853 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 14 Jan 1932 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ida Elizabeth Archer was born on 24 Jun 1853 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 14 Jan 1932 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 17 Jun 1880, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 8 Jun 1900, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 8 Jun 1900, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; 39 North Broadway
    • Census: 1 Jun 1905, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; School Street
    • Census: 19 Apr 1910, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 19 Apr 1910, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; 170 Buena Vista Avenue
    • Census: 1 Jun 1915, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1915, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; Buena Vista Avenue

    Children:
    1. Ida May Ryer was born in 1872 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 5 Jan 1926 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    2. Francis Edward Ryer was born on 1 Feb 1877 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 23 Nov 1946 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    3. Virginia Daisy Ryer was born on 15 Jan 1879 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 6 Jun 1962 in Mosholu, Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester, New York, USA.
    4. 1. Florence I. Ryer was born in Sep 1883 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 26 Sep 1950 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    5. Jennie I. Ryer was born in Oct 1888 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 28 May 1963 in Temple City, Los Angeles, California, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Abraham B. Ryer was born on 2 Apr 1817 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; was christened on 17 Dec 1821 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fordham Manor, Westchester, New York, USA (son of James Ryer and Sarah Williams); died on 17 Sep 1854 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Abram
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 1 Jun 1840, New York Ward 9, New York, New York, USA
    • Census: 25 Sep 1850, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 25 Sep 1850; farmer

    Abraham married Elizabeth Ann Majory on 30 May 1841 in Methodist Episcopal Church, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Dennis G. Majory and Margaret Wood) was born on 10 Aug 1823 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 6 Aug 1885 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried on 8 Aug 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Ann Majory was born on 10 Aug 1823 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA (daughter of Dennis G. Majory and Margaret Wood); died on 6 Aug 1885 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried on 8 Aug 1885.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Eliza
    • Census: 25 Sep 1850, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1866, Peekskill, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 9 Jul 1870, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 9 Jul 1870; hat shop worker

    Notes:

    Obituary.

    MRS. ELIZA A. RYER died yesterday, of consumption, at 247 New Main street, in the 62d year of her age. She was born in Mosholu, and has lived all her days in Yonkers. She leaves two sons and two daughters, one of the daughters living in Poughkeepsie. Her mother, the widow of the late Dennis Majory, still survives, and is 83 years of age.

    The funeral services will be held at the residence, on Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Mrs. Ryer was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

    source: Obituary of Eliza A. Ryer. Yonkers, NY: The Yonkers Statesman, 7 Aug 1885, p. 3.

    Children:
    1. William Casper Ryer was born on 7 Jun 1842 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 27 Jun 1862 in Gaines Mill, Hanover, Virginia, USA.
    2. 2. Cornelius Wheeler Ryer was born in Mar 1845 in Mosholu, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 6 Jan 1911 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried on 10 Jan 1911 in Oakland Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    3. Sarah A Wheeler Ryer was born in Sep 1848 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 13 Feb 1929 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA.
    4. John Garrison Ryer was born on 28 Aug 1851 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 29 Aug 1921 in Valhalla, Westchester, New York, USA.
    5. Jane E. Ryer was born in Mar 1854 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 6 Apr 1929 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Ryer was born in Abt. 1782 in Fordham Manor, Westchester, New York, USA; was christened on 23 Jun 1793 in Christ's Church, Rye, Westchester, New York, USA (son of John Ryer and Margaret Wood); died on 15 Nov 1856 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; was buried in Ward's Island, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Education: Bet. 19 Mar 1796–19 Mar 1797, Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; Gilmore's School
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 28 May 1832, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 1 Jun 1840, New York Ward 9, New York, New York, USA
    • Census: 28 Aug 1850, New York Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
    • Residence: 28 Aug 1850, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; Randall's Island
    • Occupation: 15 Feb 1854; laborer
    • Residence: 15 Feb 1854, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; Alms House, Randall's Island

    James married Sarah Williams on 31 Dec 1814 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fordham Manor, Westchester, New York, USA. Sarah (daughter of Stephen Williams and Hannah) was born on 28 Dec 1798 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; died in 1820-1840 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah Williams was born on 28 Dec 1798 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA (daughter of Stephen Williams and Hannah); died in 1820-1840 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA

    Children:
    1. Margaret Ryer was born on 4 Sep 1815 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; was christened on 17 Dec 1821 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fordham Manor, Westchester, New York, USA.
    2. 4. Abraham B. Ryer was born on 2 Apr 1817 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; was christened on 17 Dec 1821 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fordham Manor, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 17 Sep 1854 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    3. William Ryer was born on 21 Jun 1819 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; was christened on 17 Dec 1821 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fordham Manor, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 7 Mar 1870 in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
    4. Rachel Eliza Ryer was born on 9 Dec 1821 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; was christened on 17 Dec 1821 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fordham Manor, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 16 Feb 1877 in Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Methodist Church Cemetery, Westchester Square, Bronx, New York, USA.

  3. 10.  Dennis G. Majory was born on 18 Jan 1799 in Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, USA (son of John Majory and Elizabeth Garrison); died on 7 Oct 1872 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 1 Jun 1830, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 1 Jun 1840, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 25 Sep 1850; laborer
    • Census: 7 Jun 1860, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 7 Jun 1860; stonemason
    • Occupation: 1866; stonemason
    • Residence: 1866, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; Spring Road
    • Residence: 6 Mar 1870, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 18 Jul 1870, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 18 Jul 1870; stonemason

    Dennis married Margaret Wood on 21 Aug 1819 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fordham Manor, Westchester, New York, USA. Margaret was born on 5 Aug 1802 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 16 Sep 1888 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Margaret Wood was born on 5 Aug 1802 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 16 Sep 1888 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 1 Jun 1830, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 1 Jun 1840, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 25 Sep 1850, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 7 Jun 1860, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 18 Jul 1870, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 17 Jun 1880, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA

    Notes:

    DIED.

    MAJORY. – At Yonkers, September 16, Margaret, widow of the late Dennis G. Majory, in her 87th year.

    source: Death notice of Margaret Majory. Yonkers, NY: The Yonkers Gazette, 22 Sep 1888, p. 3.

    Children:
    1. Dennis E. Majory was born on 5 Aug 1820 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died in 1872; was buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    2. Nathaniel Lewis Majory was born on 29 Oct 1821 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 5 Jun 1891 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; was buried on 9 Jun 1891.
    3. 5. Elizabeth Ann Majory was born on 10 Aug 1823 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 6 Aug 1885 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried on 8 Aug 1885.
    4. George Washington Majory was born on 8 Oct 1825 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 28 Aug 1889 in Coos, Oregon, USA.
    5. Henrietta Majory was born on 29 Sep 1827 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 10 Feb 1861 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    6. John H. Majory was born in Abt. 1831 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 23 Aug 1893 in Albany, Albany, New York, USA.
    7. William Majory was born on 27 Oct 1835 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 9 Jan 1859 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    8. Mary Jane Majory was born on 4 Apr 1838 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 1 Jul 1883 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.
    9. Garret G. Majory was born in Abt. 1842 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 29 Mar 1895 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Saint Johns Cemetery, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA.




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