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Edwin G. Cottam

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edwin G. Cottam was born in Abt. 1917 in Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA (son of George William Cottam and Virginia Daisy Ryer).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 14 Jan 1920, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA; Siwanoy Park
    • Census: 5 Apr 1930, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 5 Apr 1930, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA; Crawford Road


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George William Cottam was born on 11 Oct 1873 in Bronxville, Westchester, New York, USA; died on 9 Mar 1944 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Florida, USA; was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 15 May 1910, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 15 May 1910; landscape architect
    • Property: 15 May 1910; rented his home at this time
    • Residence: 15 May 1910, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA; White Plains Road
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 14 Jan 1920; building architect
    • Property: 14 Jan 1920; owned his home at this time
    • Residence: 14 Jan 1920, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA; Siwanoy Park
    • Census: 5 Apr 1930, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 5 Apr 1930; landscape architect
    • Residence: 5 Apr 1930, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA; Crawford Road

    George married Virginia Daisy Ryer. Virginia (daughter of Cornelius Wheeler Ryer and Ida Elizabeth Archer) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Virginia Daisy Ryer was born on 15 Jan 1879 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA (daughter of Cornelius Wheeler Ryer and Ida Elizabeth Archer); died on 6 Jun 1962 in Mosholu, Westchester, Westchester, New York, USA; was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Daisy
    • Census: 17 Jun 1880, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Census: 8 Jun 1900, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 8 Jun 1900; hat trimmer
    • 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
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; School Street
    • Census: 15 May 1910, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 15 May 1910, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA; White Plains Road
    • Census: 14 Jan 1920, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 14 Jan 1920, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA; Siwanoy Park
    • Census: 5 Apr 1930, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 5 Apr 1930, Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA; Crawford Road
    • Census: 6 Apr 1950, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA
    • Residence: 6 Apr 1950, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, USA; 39 Rossmore Avenue

    Children:
    1. 1. Edwin G. Cottam was born in Abt. 1917 in Eastchester, Westchester, New York, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  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. 7.  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. 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. 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: 4

  1. 12.  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. 13.  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. 6. 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.



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