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     Matilda A. Woodin was born in April 1843 in New York.^3,4 She married William Henry Wright in 1864.^5,1 She died at her home in White Plains, Westchester Co., New York, on 22 March 1931 at age 87 from "an attack of indigestion."⁶
     She and her husband William lived in Dutchess Co., New York, in Beekman in 1870, Dover Plains in 1880, and back in Beekman in 1892.^2,7,8 In 1900, after her husband's death, she was listed in the census as "niece-in-l" in the household of Julia Corbin in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.³ She worked as a weaver.^8,3
     She and William had six children: Egbert W. (b abt 1865, probably d bef 1880), Walter G. (b abt 1868), Herbert E. (b abt 1873), Elizabeth (b abt 1875, probably d bef 1882), Clara M. (b abt 1880), Mary E., Robert M.^2,7,8,3,5,6

     William Henry Wright was born in 1843 in Dutchess Co., New York.¹ He married Matilda A. Woodin, daughter of Egbert N. Woodin and Mary Millard, in 1864.^1,2 He died between 1892 and 1897.^3,2
     He and his wife Matilda lived in Dutchess Co., New York, in Beekman in 1870, Dover Plains in 1880, and back in Beekman in 1892.^4,5,3 He was apprenticed to a wagon maker in 1870, working as a carriage maker in 1880, and as a clerk in 1892.^4,5,3
     He and Matilda had six children: Egbert W. (b abt 1865, probably d bef 1880), Walter G. (b abt 1868), Herbert E. (b abt 1873), Elizabeth (b abt 1875, probably d bef 1882), Clara M. (b abt 1880), Mary E., Robert M.^4,5,3,6,1,7

     Robert M. Woodin was born in November 1852 in New York.³ He married Mary B. (?) about 1876.³
     He and his wife Mary were living in Beekman, Dutchess Co., New York, in 1880. They are listed in the census in the same building as Robert's parents, but as a separate family. A 15-year-old servant, Ann Wyble, was living with them.⁴ They moved to Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, sometime before 1886, when their son Egbert died there as an infant.⁵ They are listed in the 1894 Michigan state census and the 1900-1930 federal censuses in Washtenaw Co., Michigan, in Ann Arbor in 1894 and 1900, in Ann Arbor Twp. in 1910 and 1920, and back in Ann Arbor in 1930. In 1894 a servant, Ella Miller, was living with them, and in 1900 Jeffery Colling, Harry Quackenbush, and Arthur Haare, all students (presumably at the University of Michigan) were boarding with them.^6,3,2,7,8
     He was working as a laborer in 1880, farmer in 1900, and poultry farmer in 1910 and 1920.^4,3,2,7
     He and Mary had three children: Bertha (b July 1878), Jennie (b abt March 1880, d bef 1900), Egbert A. (b abt 1885, d 24 March 1886).^4,3,5

     Charlotte Brasted was married by Gardner Converse, Justice of the Peace, to Ransom V. Woodin, son of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, on 8 March 1827 in Bridport, Addison Co., Vermont.^1,2
     The Commemorative Biographical Record of Dutchess County, New York gives her surname as Brairtain.²

     Jervis T. Sweet was born on 15 July 1799 in Beekman, Dutchess Co., New York.^3,1 He married Esther M. Woodin, daughter of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, on 15 October 1822.^3,4 He died on 23 December 1887 at his home in Waterloo, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, at age 88.^5,1 He was buried on 26 December 1887 at the City of Waterloo Cemetery in Jefferson Co., Wisconsin. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Waterloo, conducted by Rev. H. F. Knight.^6,3
     The Commemorative Biographical Record of Dutchess County, New York, lists his given name as Jarvis.⁴
     Based on the birth dates and locations of their children Lydia and Harriet, he and his wife Esther moved to Pennsylvania from New York about 1832, probably settling in Erie Co., since their son Oscar's marriage record lists that as his birth place.^7,8 They moved to Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, in 1844, possibly after living for a time in Ohio⁹, then to Elba Twp., Dodge Co., Wisconsin, about 1846.⁹
     On 8 January 1846 he bought from the government the west half of the northeast quarter, and the adjoining east half of the northwest quarter, of Section 35 in Elba Twp.¹⁰ He bought the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of the same section on 30 October 1854.¹⁰ He and Esther are listed in Elba Twp. in the 1850 and 1860 censuses^7,11, where he served as Justice for over twenty years.³
     They then moved to Columbus, Columbia Co., Wisconsin,¹² where they are listed in the 1870 and 1880 censuses.^12,13 Living with them in 1880 were Emma McConnell (age 34, widowed or divorced) and her children Clarence (14), Minnie J. (12), and Nellie E. (10).¹⁴
     His eyesight failed several years before his death.³

     Duncan C. Mead was born in 1811 in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.^3,4,5,6 He married Sarah Ann Woodin, daughter of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, about 1838 (based on the birth date of their daughter Jane).^1,2 He died on 1 June 1874 in Greenwich Twp., Huron Co., Ohio.⁴ He was buried at Ninevah Cemetery (Row 10) in Huron Co., Ohio.⁷
     He and his wife Sarah were living in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York, in 1850², where he was working as a laborer.² They moved to Greenwich Twp., Huron Co., Ohio, probably before 1860⁸, and he was working there as a farmer.⁹ Living with them there in 1870 were Catharine Strimple, age 30, born in New York and working as a domestic, and Armina Strimple, age 9, born in Ohio. This is probably their daughter Jane C. (perhaps her name was Jane Catharine), whose husband Samuel Strimple had died in 1863, and Jane's daughter Ermina.^9,10,11

     Caroline Woodin was born in 1815 in New York.^3,2 She married Ira P. Woodin, son of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin.¹ She died on 2 February 1903 in Hartland, Livingston Co., Michigan.² She was buried at Mount Avon Cemetery in Oakland Co., Michigan.⁴
     The transcription of her death record gives her parents names as David Wooden and Mary Pearce. It's assumed that these are either spelling errors in the original or errors in the transcription.²
     She and her husband Ira lived in Dutchess Co., New York, where they were enumerated in the census in Union Vale in 1860 and Fishkill in 1870. In 1860 their son Theodore, his wife Sarah, and their daughter Carrie (listed as Cora) were living with them.^5,6 In 1880, after her husband Ira's death, she was living next to her daughter Celia Hammond's family in Keya Paha Precinct, Holt Co., Nebraska.⁷ In 1885 she was living with Celia's family in Beaver Creek, Holt Co., Nebraska.⁸ And in 1900, after Celia's death, she was living with her son Theodore's family in Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan.⁹

     Anna Melona Lawrence was born about 1805 (based on her age at death of 46) or about 1810 (based on her age listed in the 1850 census) in Vermont.^3,4 She was married by Gardner Converse, Justice of the Peace, to Milton D. Woodin, son of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, on 15 December 1825 in Bridport, Addison Co., Vermont.^1,2,5,3 She died on 5 December 1851 in Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,5 She was buried at Boyer Cemetery in Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,5
     The book Pioneers Then - And Now gives her name as Anna Catherine Lawrence.⁵
     After their marriage, she and her husband Milton lived for a time in Vermont, where their son Washington was born about 1826.⁴ By 1829, when their daughter Ann was born, they had moved to Dutchess Co., New York.^5,6,4 They moved soon afterwards to Trumbull Co., Ohio.^5,4,7 They moved again, to Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, sometime before 1843, where their daughter Helen was born (and "by the time [Ira] was ten years old").^5,8 They are listed in Aztalan, Jefferson Co., in the 1850 census, with their children Washington, Ira, Dustin, Wayne, Albert, and Helen.⁴ They next moved to Berrien Co., Michigan, sometime between 1850 and 5 December 1851, when she died there.^4,5,3

     Esther Brownell was born on 27 June 1824 in New York.^2,3 She married Benjamin Franklin Woodin, son of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, about 1841 (based on the birth date of their son Edward).^1,3 She died on 10 November 1903 in Armada Twp., Macomb Co., Michigan, at age 79 from heart disease.² She was buried on 13 November 1903 at Bruce Armada Cemetery in Macomb Co., Michigan.²
     She and her husband Benjamin were living in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York, in 1850.³ They moved to Oakland, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, sometime before 1870, when they were listed there in the census. Living with them was Josephine Woodin, age 25, born in Pennsylvania, and working as a house keeper. The family relationship between Josephine and Benjamin is unknown.⁴ They moved again, sometime between 1870 and 1880, to Armada Twp., Macomb Co., Michigan, where they lived the rest of their lives.^5,6 They were living there with their widowed daughter Anna (Hannah) in 1900.⁶

     Naomi D. Griffin was born about 1809 in New York.³ She married Amos M. Woodin, son of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, about 1833 (based on the birth date of their daughter Catharine).^1,3
     She and her husband Amos lived in Beekman, Dutchess Co., New York. Living next to them in 1850 was Patience Griffin, age 64, possibly Naomi's mother.^3,4 In 1870 she was living with her daughter Phebe's family in Beekman.²

     Laura Armstrong was born about 1817 (based on her age at death of 78).² She married Henry L. Woodin, son of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, about 1836 (based on the birth date of their first child).^1,2,3 She died on 21 February 1895.² She was buried at the Haynes Ground in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.²
     She and her husband Henry lived in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York, from at least 1850 to 1892. In 1870 their son Coleman and his wife Elizabeth, and Colemand and Elizabeth's son Earnest, were living with them. In 1880 Earnest was still with them, but not Colmean or Elizabeth. Also living with them in 1880 was their son Solomon and his wife Alice, and their children Henry and John.^4,5,6,7,8 She was unable to read or write.^5,6,7

     John Millard was born on 21 March 1818.² He married Ruth A. Woodin, daughter of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, on 17 October 1843.^2,1
     The Commemorative Biographical Record of Dutchess County, New York, lists his last name as Willard, but given the information in the Millard Family Bible record, this is likely a typographical error.¹
     He and his wife Ruth lived in Dutchess Co., New York. They were in Beekman in 1850, in nearby Union Vale in 1860, and back in Beekman in 1870 and 1880. In 1860 Emma Geddings, age 13, was living with them, and in 1870 a farm laborer named John Ette, age 17, was living with them.^3,4,5,6
     He worked as a collier (charcoal maker or coal miner) in 1850 and 1860, and farmer in 1870 and 1880.^3,4,5,6

     Peter Brazee was born in 1810 in Connecticut.^4,5 He married Lucretia Woodin, daughter of Solomon Woodin and Annie Franklin, about 1834 (based on the birth date of their daughter Olive).^1,5 He died in 1897.⁴ He was buried at Gould Cemetery in Ashtabula Co., Ohio.⁶
     He was a farmer.^5,7,8,9 Based on the birth locations of their children, after their marriage he and his wife Lucretia lived in Ohio for several years.^5,7 They moved to Pennsylvania sometime between 1846 and 1850, probably to West Salem Twp., Mercer Co., where they are listed in the 1850 census.^5,7 They then moved back to Ohio sometime between 1850 and 1853, probably to Pierpont Twp., Ashtabula Co., where they are listed in the 1860-1880 censuses.^7,8,9 Living with them in 1860 and 1870 was Mary Brazee, probably Peter's mother, born about 1789 in Connecticut. And in 1880 their grandson Charles Mathews, age 9 and born in Michigan, was living with them.^7,8,9

     Ransom Woodin was born on 9 November 1837 (based on his age at death of "55-3-19") in New York.^2,3 He married Marinda L. Beers about 1863.^1,4 He died on 28 February 1893 at age 55.² He was buried at the Haynes Ground in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.²
     He and his wife Marinda were living in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York, in 1880 and 1892.^4,5 They are also probably the family listed in Pawling in the 1870 census, as Wooden Brant (age 37), Marinda (age 24), Cora (age 6), and Charles (age 4). Although Ransom would have been 32 at the time of the 1870 census, the location and the ages of Marinda, Cora, and Charles are consistent with the information in other censuses. It seems possible that the census taker (or a clerk making one of the two required copies), mistook "Ransom" for "Brant," transposed the given name and surname, and perhaps misread Ransom's age of 32 as 37.⁶
     He was working as a laborer in 1870, and later became a stone mason.^6,4,5
     He and Marinda had the following known children: Cora (b abt 1864), Charles (b abt 1867), Ira (b abt 1875), Grace (b August 1881).^7,5

     Marinda L. Beers was born in January 1845 in Connecticut.² She married first Ransom Woodin, son of Henry L. Woodin and Laura Armstrong, about 1863.^1,3 She married second William Waite between 1893 and 1900.^4,5
     She and her husband Ransom were living in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York, in 1880 and 1892.^3,6 They are also probably the family listed in Pawling in the 1870 census, as Wooden Brant (age 37), Marinda (age 24), Cora (age 6), and Charles (age 4). Although Ransom would have been 32 at the time of the 1870 census, the location and the ages of Marinda, Cora, and Charles are consistent with the information in other censuses. It seems possible that the census taker (or a clerk making one of the two required copies), mistook "Ransom" for "Brant," transposed the given name and surname, and perhaps misread Ransom's age of 32 as 37.⁷
     She and her first husband Ransom had the following known children: Cora (b abt 1864), Charles (b abt 1867), Ira (b abt 1875), Grace (b August 1881).^2,6

     Emily Amelia Woodin was born about 1839 in New York.³ She married George M. Squires, son of Cyrus Squires and Sarah Wilcox, about 1866 (based on the birth date of their daughter Georgiana).¹
     In 1860 she was living and working as a domestic in the household of Charles Gardiner in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.⁴ She and her husband George were living in Pawling when their daughter Georgiana was born in 1867.⁵ They are listed there in the 1870 and 1880 censuses, living with George's parents.^6,7 In 1892, however, they were living back in Pawling, next to, or with, Emily's parents.⁸
     She and George had two known children, Georgiana (b 6 August 1867), and an adopted son Origen G. Seymour (b 4 April 1876, d abt 1891).^5,7

     George M. Squires was born on 13 September 1839 in Roxbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.² He married Emily Amelia Woodin, daughter of Henry L. Woodin and Laura Armstrong, about 1866 (based on the birth date of their daughter Georgiana).¹ He died on 9 May 1897 at age 57.²
     He and his wife Emily were living in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York, when their daughter Georgiana was born in 1867², but soon afterwards moved to the Squires family homestead in Roxbury, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.² They are listed there in the 1870 and 1880 censuses, living with George's parents.^3,4 In 1892, however, they were living back in Pawling, next to, or with, Emily's parents.⁵
     He and Emily had two known children, Georgiana (b 6 August 1867), and an adopted son Origen G. Seymour (b 4 April 1876, d abt 1891).^2,4

     Solomon M. Woodin was born on 29 January 1843 in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.^3,4,5 He married Alice J. Wilcox about 1862.^2,5,6 He died on 23 February 1919 at age 76.⁴ He was buried at Pawling Cemetery in Dutchess Co., New York.⁷
     He served during the Civil War in Company B of the 128th. New York Infantry Regiment. He enlisted on 15 August 1862, but was discharged due to disability on 19 February 1863 in Baltimore, Maryland, before seeing any action.^3,1,8,9
     After the war he and his wife Alice lived in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York. In 1880 they were living with Solomon's parents. In 1892 Rebeca Wilcox (probably Alice's mother) and Almira Allen, Alice's widowed sister, were living with (or next door to) them. Almira was still with them in 1900, as was Solomon's father, their grandson William, and Nellie S. Woodin, a servant/boarder. Their grandson William was still with them in 1910.^10,11,12,5,6
     He was a farm laborer or farmer most of his life, but was working as a mail carrier in 1910.^10,11,12,5,6
     He and Alice had three children, according to the 1900 and 1910 censuses, with two living in 1900. Two of these were probably Henry A. (b abt 1866) and John M. (or Joseph, b abt 1869). The book Old Gravestones of Dutchess County New York compiled by Poucher and Reynolds includes a burial at the Haynes Ground for "Woodin, Henry A; infant s/o Solomon M. & Alice J. (no dates)." But their son Henry lived until at least 1880, and possibly until 1958. Thus, either the listing in Old Gravestones ... is wrong, or they had two sons named Henry A., with the first dying as an infant.^{5,6,13,14,15,16}

     Alice J. Wilcox was born on 31 March 1845 (the 1900 census says March 1846) in New York.^3,4 She married Solomon M. Woodin, son of Henry L. Woodin and Laura Armstrong, about 1862.^1,4,5 She died on 4 April 1930 at age 85.³ She was buried at Pawling Cemetery in Dutchess Co., New York.⁶
     She and her husband Solomon lived in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York. In 1880 they were living with Solomon's parents. In 1892 Rebeca Wilcox (probably Alice's mother) and Almira Allen, Alice's widowed sister, were living with (or next door to) them. Almira was still with them in 1900, as was Solomon's father, their grandson William, and Nellie S. Woodin, a servant/boarder. Their grandson William was still with them in 1910.^7,8,9,4,5 In 1920, after her husband's death, she was living with William's family in Pawling.¹⁰
     She and Solomon had three children, according to the 1900 and 1910 censuses, with two living in 1900. Two of these were probably Henry A. (b abt 1866) and John M. (or Joseph, b abt 1869). The book Old Gravestones of Dutchess County New York compiled by Poucher and Reynolds includes a burial at the Haynes Ground for "Woodin, Henry A; infant s/o Solomon M. & Alice J. (no dates)." But their son Henry lived until at least 1880, and possibly until 1958. Thus, either the listing in Old Gravestones ... is wrong, or they had two sons named Henry A., with the first dying as an infant.^{4,5,11,12,2,13}

     Coleman D. Woodin was born about 1846 in New York.³ He married first Elizabeth M. Sprague about 1869 (based on the birth date of their son Earnest).^1,2,4 He married second Ida Ett about 1877 (based on the birth date of their son Gerald).^1,5
     In 1870 Coleman D. Woodin and his first wife Elizabeth, and their son Earnest, were living with Coleman's parents in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.⁴ He and his second wife Ida also lived in Pawling.^5,6
     He was working as a laborer in 1870, for a stone mason in 1880, and as a teamster in 1892.^4,5,6
     He and his first wife Elizabeth had one known child, Earnest (b February 1870).⁴
     He and his second wife Ida had the following known children: Gerald D. (b abt 1878), Coleman (b July 1879, listed as Gettus in the 1892 New York state census), Edith (b abt 1888), Roy (b abt 1890).^5,6

     Elizabeth M. Sprague was born on 18 August 1849 (based on her age at death of "25-8-10").² She married Coleman D. Woodin, son of Henry L. Woodin and Laura Armstrong, about 1869.^1,2,3 She died on 28 April 1875 at age 25.² She was buried at Haynes Ground in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.⁴
     In 1870 she and her husband Coleman, and their son Earnest, were living with Coleman's parents in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.³ They had one known child, Earnest (b February 1870).³

     Ida Ett married Coleman D. Woodin, son of Henry L. Woodin and Laura Armstrong, about 1877 (based on the birth date of their son Gerald).^1,2
     She and her husband Coleman lived in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.^2,3 They had the following known children: Gerald D. (b abt 1878), Coleman (b July 1879, listed as Gettus in the 1892 New York state census), Edith (b abt 1888), Roy (b abt 1890).^2,3

     Daniel T. Woodin was born in 1812 in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.¹ He married Mary Jane Clump, daughter of Cornelius Clump and Jane Lucky, on 12 May 1846 in First Presbyterian or Wappingers Creek Presbyterian Church, New Hamburg, Dutchess Co., New York.^1,2
     He was first a cooper, and later a farmer. He also practiced law for a time.¹ He and Mary had the following known children: Isabelle, Daniel W., Arvine (b 1855), Gertrude B. (d young).¹

     Mary Jane Clump married Daniel T. Woodin, son of Daniel Woodin and Mary Pierce, on 12 May 1846 in First Presbyterian or Wappingers Creek Presbyterian Church, New Hamburg, Dutchess Co., New York.^1,2
     She and Daniel had the following known children: Isabelle, Daniel W., Arvine (b 1855), Gertrude B. (d young).¹

     Amos Woodin Jr. was born on 28 December 1779 in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.¹ He died on 2 April 1842 at age 62.¹

     Betsy Ferris was born on 14 November 1783 in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.¹ She married Hyal Woodin, son of Amos Woodin and Lucretia Millard, on 3 December 1810 in Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.¹ She died on 2 January 1831 at age 47.¹
     The Commemorative Biographical Record of Dutchess County, New York, lists her name as Betsy Turner.² She and her husband Hyal were living in Catlin, Tioga Co., New York, in 1830.³