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Caroline Croft 1821–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 July 1821

Birth Location: Cold Spring, Putnam, New York

Death Date: 30 Nov 1904

Death Location: Garrison, Putnam County, New York, United States of America

Father: Henry Croft

Mother: Mary Nelson

Spouse(s): Joshua Nelson

Children(s): William Nelson, Charles Nelson, Mary Nelson, Caroline Nelson

The story of Caroline Croft began in 1821 in Cold Spring, Putnam, New York. In 1850, Caroline Croft resided in Phillipstown District 1, Putnam, New York, USA. In 1870, Caroline Croft resided in Phillipstown, Mahopac Falls, Putnam, New York, USA. Caroline Croft married Joshua Nelson, and had children including Caroline Nelson, Charles Joshua Nelson, Mary Francis Nelson, William Henry Nelson. Caroline Croft passed away in 1904 in Garrison, Putnam County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Caroline Croft began in 1821 in Cold Spring, Putnam, New York.
  • In 1850, Caroline Croft resided in Phillipstown District 1, Putnam, New York, USA.
  • In 1870, Caroline Croft resided in Phillipstown, Mahopac Falls, Putnam, New York, USA.
  • Caroline Croft married Joshua Nelson, and had children including Caroline Nelson, Charles Joshua Nelson, Mary Francis Nelson, William Henry Nelson.
  • Caroline Croft passed away in 1904 in Garrison, Putnam County, New York, United States of America.

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Children(s)

Caroline Croft's Ancestors

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Caroline Croft
1821–1904
Birth Place: Cold Spring, Putnam, New York
Parents
Henry Croft
1793–1857
Cortlandt, Westchester, New York
Mary (A) Nelson
1801–1870
Philipstown, Putnam, New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Caroline Croft's Descendants

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Caroline Croft (25 July 1821–30 Nov 1904) m. Joshua Nelson (14 October 1818–14 September 1879)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Nelson 1846–1907 m. Julia (M.) Schouten 1850–1890
    1. 1. Grace (Deere) Nelson 1882–1902
    2. 2. Guy (Lockwood) Nelson 1870–1943
  2. 2. Charles (Joshua) Nelson 1855–1944
  3. 3. Mary (Francis) Nelson 1859–1932 m. James (Edward) Odell 1853–1935
    1. 1. Carrie (M) Odell 1888–
    2. 2. Gladys (E) Odell 1890–
    3. 3. Martha Odell 1892–1980 m. James (Fred) Gillen 1883–1960
      1. 1. Clifford (Louis) Gillen 1926–2006 m. Mildred Fetzer 1927–1999
        1. 1. Robert Gillen 1947–1968
      2. 2. Arthur (J) Gillen 1917–
      3. 3. Earl (Edgar) Gillen 1927–2004
      4. 4. Virginia Gillen 1921–2013 m. Francis Smith 1910–1998
  4. 4. Caroline Nelson 1860–

Caroline Croft's Timeline

5 Records

1821
25 July 1821
Birth of Caroline Croft in Cold Spring, Putnam, New York
Cold Spring, Putnam, New York
1850
1850
Age 29
Caroline Croft resided here in Phillipstown District 1, Putnam, New York, USA
Phillipstown District 1, Putnam, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 49
Caroline Croft resided here in Phillipstown, Mahopac Falls, Putnam, New York, USA
Phillipstown, Mahopac Falls, Putnam, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 59
Caroline Croft resided here in Philipstown, Putnam, New York, USA
Philipstown, Putnam, New York, USA
1904
30 Nov 1904
Age 83
Death of Caroline Croft in Phillipstown, New York, USA
Phillipstown, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 July 1821
    Event Place: Cold Spring, Putnam, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philipstown, Putnam, New York; Roll: 917; Page: 70c; Enumeration District: 079
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Phillipstown, Putnam, New York; Roll: M593_1077; Page: 131A
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Phillipstown District 1, Putnam, New York; Roll: 581; Page: 64b
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Phillipstown District 1, Putnam, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Phillipstown District 1, Putnam, New York; Roll: 581; Page: 64b
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Phillipstown, Mahopac Falls, Putnam, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Phillipstown, Putnam, New York; Roll: M593_1077; Page: 131A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philipstown, Putnam, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philipstown, Putnam, New York; Roll: 917; Page: 70c; Enumeration District: 079

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1904
    Event Place: Phillipstown, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Garrison, Putnam County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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