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Abraham Travis 1770–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: Ohio, USA

Death Date: 1863

Death Location: Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States

Father: Joyer Trefus

Mother: Jannetje Duyster

Spouse(s): Sylvia Marsh

Children(s): Melancthon Travis, Washington Travis, Harriet Travis

Abraham Travis was born in 1770 in Ohio, USA, the child of Joyer Trefus And Jannetje Duyster. In 1790, Abraham Travis resided in Half Moon, Albany, New York, United States. In 1800, Abraham Travis resided in Platts Borough, Clinton, New York. Abraham Travis married Sylvia Marsh, and had children including Harriet Travis, Melancthon Woolsey Travis, Washington A Travis. Abraham Travis passed away in 1863 in Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • Abraham Travis was born in 1770 in Ohio, USA, the child of Joyer Trefus And Jannetje Duyster.
  • In 1790, Abraham Travis resided in Half Moon, Albany, New York, United States.
  • In 1800, Abraham Travis resided in Platts Borough, Clinton, New York.
  • Abraham Travis married Sylvia Marsh, and had children including Harriet Travis, Melancthon Woolsey Travis, Washington A Travis.
  • Abraham Travis passed away in 1863 in Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joyer Trefus
1705–
Birth Location: Philipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
JT
Jannetje Duyster
1719–
Birth Location: Philipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
JD

Spouses(s)

Sylvia Marsh
1763–1816
Birth Location: Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut
SM

Children(s)

Melancthon Travis
1798–1859
Birth Location: Cumberland, Clinton, New York, United States
MT
Washington Travis
1802–1867
Birth Location: Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York
WT
Harriet Travis
1806–
Birth Location: Clinton Co., New York
HT

Abraham Travis's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Travis
1770–1863
Birth Place: Ohio, USA
Parents
Joyer Trefus
1705–
Philipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
Jannetje Duyster
1719–
Philipsburg, Westchester, New York, United States
Grandparents
James Travis
1670–1767
Rye, Westchester, New York, United States
Hannah Galpin
1669–1763
Rye, Westchester, New York, United States
Bernard Dutcher
1675–1751
Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA
Dorothy Smith
1683–
Tappan, Rockland, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abraham Travis's Descendants

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Abraham Travis (1770–1863) m. Sylvia Marsh (2 Feb 1763–19 May 1816)
  1. 1. Melancthon (Woolsey) Travis 1798–1859 m. Elizabeth (B.) Beardsley 1801–1890
    1. 1. Charles (H.) Travis 1837–1896 m. Emily (Ostrander) Potter 1845–1929 m. Jane (C) Padgett 1844–1869
      1. 1. Edith (Maude) Travis 1880–1951 m. Richard (Lionel) Rowe 1872–1958
        1. 1. Robert (Loverage) Rowe 1923–1994 m. Laura (Elsie) Nibbe 1934–2006 m. Shirley (Ann) Ratliff 1944–2019
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Edith) Rowe 1917–1992 m. Paul (DeTroy) Downen 1918–1994 m. Morris (William) Robb 1910– m. Mister Clark –1988 m. Edward (Louis) Stoffel 1911–2000
        3. 3. Ewart (Alfred) Rowe 1919–1945
        4. 4. Lillias (Ellen) Rowe 1906–1968 m. Harmon (James) Garrett 1908–1989
        5. 5. Herbert (Reginald "Monte") Rowe 1911–1990
      2. 2. Laura (P.) Travis 1866–
      3. 3. Charles (E.) Travis 1869–
      4. 4. Grace (B.) Travis 1875–
      5. 5. Mabel (Jefferson) Travis 1878–1967
      6. 6. Laura (Pearl) Travis 1866–
      7. 7. Charles (Edward) Travis 1867–1931
      8. 8. Grace (Bell) Travis 1874–
      9. 9. Agnes (Blanche) Travis 1876–
      10. 10. Walter (Cornyaus) Travis 1881–1907
      11. 11. Arthur (Bethelem) Travis 1883–1949
      12. 12. Harold (Ferguson) Travis 1885–1887
      13. 13. Harry (Fulton) Travis 1887–1888
    2. 2. Harriet (Olive) Travis 1826–1869
    3. 3. Harry (Melancton) Travis 1828–1912
    4. 4. Rebecca (Jane) TRAVIS 1830–1911
    5. 5. Washington (Augustus) TRAVIS 1833–1907
    6. 6. Jehiel TRAVIS 1835–
    7. 7. Asher (Beardsley) TRAVIS 1841–1913
    8. 8. Emma (Maria) Travis 1844–1903
    9. 9. Emma (Maria) TRAVIS 1844–1903
  2. 2. Washington (A.) Travis 1802–1867
  3. 3. Harriet Travis 1806–

Abraham Travis's Timeline

6 Records

1770
1770
Birth of Abraham Travis in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1790
1790
Age 20
Abraham Travis resided here in Half Moon, Albany, New York, United States
Half Moon, Albany, New York, United States
1800
1800
Age 30
Abraham Travis resided here in Platts Borough, Clinton, New York
Platts Borough, Clinton, New York
1800
1800-1950
Age 30
Abraham Travis resided here in Saratoga, New York, USA
Saratoga, New York, USA
1810
1810
Age 40
Abraham Travis resided here in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York, United States
Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York, United States
1863
1863
Age 93
Death of Abraham Travis in Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States
Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Half Moon, Albany, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Half Moon, Albany, New York; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Platts Borough, Clinton, New York
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Platts Borough, Clinton, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800-1950
    Event Place: Saratoga, New York, USA
    Record Source: Town of Half Moon cemeteries

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York; Roll: 30; Page: 31; Family History Number: 0181384; Image: 00040.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, United States
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