Family of Jacob J. Schermerhorn

1. JACOB J.⁷ SCHERMERHORN (JOHANNES J.⁶, JACOB JACOBSZ⁵, JACOB JACOBSE⁴, JACOB JANSE³, JAN JACOBS², JACOB RYER¹) was born Abt. 1767, and died 5 May 1838. He married RACHEL GARDENIER 6 Mar 1786 in Albany Reformed Church, daughter of ABRAHAM GARDENIER and ARIANTJE VER PLANCK. She was born Bef. 17 Dec 1769, and died 9 May 1834.

Notes for JACOB J. SCHERMERHORN:

Extracted from volume 2 of Ella M Schermerhorn's research papers at the Oneonta Library:

The family of Jacob J. Schermerhorn is listed in the census of 1790 as follows:

Residence- Watervliet; 1male>16, 3 females, 3 slaves.

He apparently lived in Coeymans, Albany Co. (in 1790, Watervliet included Coeymans)

See deeds Rensselaer Co. Clk 1793; Catskill C. C., Albany C. C. 1790-1814.

Jacob J. Schermerhorn was a Captain in Lt. Col. Daniel McCarty's Regt. (Coeymans) Sept 25, 1793, and in March 10, 1803 he is listed as Capt. in 1st Lt Copl. James Bennet's Albany Co. Regt. noted as "moved".

Indenture Jan 2, 1791-

Jacob J. Schermerhorn and wife Rachel, Stephen Hanes & Catherine his wife, which Rachel and Catherine the only legatees of the late Abraham Gardineir of Coeymans & Aryantie, his wife, which Aryantie and devisees of the late David Verplanck, deceased, of the first part- and David McCarty of Coeymans of the second part- land in Coeymans for xx shillings - (N. Y. Hist Soc Mss.)

Indenture, Oct 7, 1815

Jacob J. Schermerhorn and Rachel, his wife to Cornelius J. Schermerhorn, John J. Schermerhorn and John J. Van Alstyne land in Coeymans now occupied by Jacob J. Schermerhorn for $1,632.32 (N. Y. Hist. Mss).

"Jacob J. Schermerhorn is assumed to be the son of John Schermerhorn and Margrieta Folmsbee as the latter were witnesses to the baptism of their first child, and the names of the children of Jacob and wife correspond with other family names" Richard Schermerhorn, author of Schermerhorn Gen.

Note- Jacob J. Schermerhorn married Rachel Gardenier, dau of Abraham Gardenier (son of Hendrick Gardenier of Schodack)? Rachel had a sister Caty who married Stephen Haines (see Book 2 of Deeds, Ren. Co., N.Y., p 144).

More About RACHEL GARDENIER:

Baptism: 17 Dec 1767, Reformed Dutch Church, Kinderhook, Columbia Co., NY

More About JACOB SCHERMERHORN and RACHEL GARDENIER:

Marriage: 06 Mar 1786, Albany Reformed Church

Children of JACOB SCHERMERHORN and RACHEL GARDENIER are:

i. MARGARET (MARGARETHA)⁸ SCHERMERHORN, b. 08 Nov 1786, New York; d. 20 Jan 1867, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY; m. DR. TULLY CHURCH JARVIS, 09 Feb 1806; b. 02 Oct 1783, Lanesborough, Berkshire Co., MA; d. Oct 1859, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY.

Notes for MARGARET (MARGARETHA) SCHERMERHORN:

I believe Margaret (Schermerhorn) Jarvis is the daughter of Jacob J. and Rachel (Gardenier) Schermerhorn. Tully and Margaret named their children in a manner that clearly indicates this relationship. Specifically, their first son was named "Jacob Schermerhorn", and their first daughter was named "Abigail C." (Tully's mother was "Abigail Church"). This naming pattern continues with their third and fourth child, the third was named "Rachel B.", and Magaretha's mother was "Rachel Gardenier" (Rachel's "B" may actually have been "G"). And the fourth child was named "Joseph Alvah" (Tully's father was "Joseph" and Tully's brother was "Alvah").

There have been three different birthdates, varying by as much as ten months, that have been found for Tully's wife, Margaret (see below for specifics), none of which are the well documented birthdate of 11/8/1786 for Margaretha. Even the church record of 1/7/1787 for Margartha's baptism is earlier than the birthdates found for Margaret.

Only having reviewed the 1860 and 1865 census records for Margaret, I believe they too are inconsistant with one another. The 1860 census enumerated on July 17th has her age as 63, which is consistant with the age of Jacob and Rachel's daughter (also consistant with her age according to her headstone). However, the 1865 census enumerated on June 19th has her age as 67, which is consistant with Margaret's age as reported in the newspaper. At least one of the ages for Margaret that is wrong on those census reports, unless she was born at another date (between June 20 - July 16, 1787).

Since none of the birthdates that have been found for Margaret match that of Margaretha's birth, one may conclude that Tully's wife could not be Jacob and Rachel's daughter. However, I would argue that since all three birthdates found for Margaret are different, it could as well indicate that none of these are correct. In fact, one may even make an argument that the birthdate of 12/8/1787 that was found for Margaret is a typographical error for the correct birthdate of 11/8/1786. In any case, I discount the dates found of Margaret's birth because of their inconsistancies.

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Found on pg 269 of "Marriage & Death Notices from Tompkins County, New York Newspapers", by Mary Smith Jackson:

"JARVIS Margaret 79y 1m 2d in Ithaca, NY January 20, 1867" ==> b 12/18/1787

Death notice for Margaret found in the Ithaca Citizen & Democrat dated Friday, January 25, 1867

"In Ithaca Sunday morning, the 20th inst., Mrs. Margaret Jarvis, mother of J. A. Jarvis, aged 79 years, 1 month and 12 days. ==> b 12/08/1787

Margaret's headstone reads ... Feb 1787 - Jan 1867 ==> b 2/1787

The correct date of birth for Margaretha, dau of Jacob & Rachel Schemerhorn is 11/8/1786.

To summarize the above, it seems very likely that Mary Smith Jackson may have made a typo and showed "2d", rather than "12d" that appeared in the Ithaca Citizen & Democrat. Given that this seems reasonable, might it be reasonable that the reporter who obtained Margaret's date of birth (presumably from family member) mistakenly wrote down 12/8/1787 instead of 11/8/1786? Of course it is equally possible that the person provided this date incorrectly to the reporter. The fact that on her headstone is carved "Feb 1787" for her birth, it's clear her birth date was being incorrectly communicated.

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More About MARGARET (MARGARETHA) SCHERMERHORN:

Baptism: 07 Jan 1787, Albany Lutheran Church, Albany, Albany Co., NY

Burial: Ithaca City Cemetery, Tompkins Co., NY

Census 1: 17 Jul 1860, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY (age 63)

Census 2: 19 Jun 1865, Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY (age 67)

Notes for DR. TULLY CHURCH JARVIS:

1820 Census - Westerlo, Albany Co., NY

1m<10,1m10-15,2m18-25,1m26-44,2f<10,1f16-25,1f26-44

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Researching this line is Joann McAllister Hawkins (801) 544-4090

She's currently not active, but a relation, Charles McAllister Hall (whom I've talked to) & his wife Frankie T. Hall are both genealogists. Their address is:

4874 S 1710 E

Salt Lake, Utah 84117

(801) 278-4586

However, he doesn't have Jarvis data that goes back to Tully.

More About DR. TULLY CHURCH JARVIS:

Baptism: 06 Mar 1785, Reverend Gideon Bostwick's Records from the Congregational Church of Great Barrington

Burial: Ithaca City Cemetery, Tompkins Co., NY

Census 1: 1820, Westerlo, Albany Co., NY

Census 2: 1850, Groton, Tompkins Co., NY

MILI: Military: War of 1812 (Claim #10,810 shows an award of $65 for service)

Occupation: 1805, Surgeon

More About TULLY JARVIS and MARGARET SCHERMERHORN:

Marriage: 09 Feb 1806

ii. ARIANTJE SCHERMERHORN, b. 30 Aug 1788.

iii. ABRAHAM SCHERMERHORN, b. Bef. 11 Nov 1790.

More About ABRAHAM SCHERMERHORN:

Baptism: 11 Nov 1790, First Reformed Church of Coxsackie, Albany Co., NY

iv. JOHN SCHERMERHORN, b. Bef. 06 Nov 1794.

More About JOHN SCHERMERHORN:

Baptism: 06 Nov 1794, Reformed Church, Coeymans, Albany Co., NY

v. CATALINA SCHERMERHORN, b. 15 Sep 1796, Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY.

More About CATALINA SCHERMERHORN:

Baptism: 15 Jan 1797, Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY

vi. ISAAC VERPLANCK SCHERMERHORN, b. 28 Mar 1800.

More About ISAAC VERPLANCK SCHERMERHORN:

Baptism: 20 Apr 1800, Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY

vii. JANE SCHERMERHORN, b. 11 May 1802.

More About JANE SCHERMERHORN:

Baptism: 13 Jun 1802, Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY

viii. ANN MARIA SCHERMERHORN, b. 09 Oct 1809.

More About ANN MARIA SCHERMERHORN:

Baptism: 17 Feb 1810, Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY

ix. RACHEL SCHERMERHORN, b. 28 Jun 1811.

More About RACHEL SCHERMERHORN:

Baptism: Schoharie Kill (Prattsville)