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View Tree for Abijah TerwilligerAbijah Terwilliger (b. 09 Dec 1801, d. 09 Mar 1859)

Abijah Terwilliger175 was born 09 Dec 1801 in Wawarsing (Ellenville), NY, and died 09 Mar 1859. He married Rachel Mansfield.

 Includes NotesNotes for Abijah Terwilliger:
Was mule driver for the barge canal. Terwilligers were mule driverson the barge canal, said to have been small men in height, about 5' ora little more, but very hefty, to 200 lbs.

According to the 1850 census, Abijah (Abiga) Terwilliger lived inWawarsing and was a canal worker.

Abijah's name is spelled Abiah, Abijah, Abyah, or Abiga.

Was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church, but the funeral of one ofhis sons was performed by the Episcopalian Rector in Ellenville.

Parents of Abijah Terwilliger are officially listed as unknown by theTerwilliger Family Association. Beginnings of the family are inVianen, Holland on the Lek River. First Terwilliger arrived at NewNethland, NY March 15, 1663.
Abijah & Rachel burried in Old Ellenville Cemetery on Nevele orCountry Club Rd., south of Ellenville

More About Abijah Terwilliger:
Burial: Unknown, Ellenville, Ulster Co., NY.

Children of Abijah Terwilliger and Rachel Mansfield are:
  1. +Charles Abijah Terwilliger, b. 31 Jan 1831, Wawarsing, NY, d. 11 Apr 1900.
  2. Sarah Terwilliger, b. 15 Mar 1832, d. 26 Jul 1832.
  3. James H. Terwilliger, b. 03 Sep 1833, d. 11 Mar 1904.
  4. Jonathan A Terwilliger, b. 16 Nov 1834, d. 16 May 1901.
  5. Thomas Terwilliger, b. 02 Apr 1837, d. 27 Jan 1930.
  6. William H. Terwilliger, b. 05 Mar 1839, d. 11 Dec 1901.
  7. David Terwilliger, b. 07 Dec 1840, d. 25 Feb 1919.
  8. Rachel Ann Terwilliger, b. 30 Sep 1842, d. 30 Mar 1877.
  9. Samule Terwilliger, b. 10 Oct 1844, d. 13 Aug 1845.
  10. Martha E. Terwilliger, b. 09 Sep 1846, d. 07 Apr 1875.
  11. Isaiah Terwilliger, b. 15 Mar 1849, d. 15 Sep 1849.
  12. Levi Terwilliger, b. 15 Mar 1851, d. 03 Nov 1917.
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