Descendants of Josiah House
Generation No. 1
1. Josiah7 House (Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born January 09, 1814 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut (assumed), and died January 04, 1905 in Red Hook, New York at Rokeby Estate, buried at Ascension Church Cemetery, Esopus. He married Julia Haines 1834 in Red Hook, New York (assumed).
Notes for Josiah House:
At some point in the history of our House family, a photograph of Josiah House and who we now know as his wife Julia (Haines) House was most likely sent to one of his realitives. The photo, probably taken around 1890, shows an aged couple sitting in front of a stone wall that was built by Josiah between 1880-1888 on the Astor - Chanler estate in Red Hook (Barrytown), New York.
Nothing is known about the ancestory of Josiah. But I have at this point made some logical (though unproven) assumptions. The first record of Josiah is in the 1840 Ulster County census of New York. It shows him as married, and living in Esopus, New York. It also shows that he was born in Connecticut, the birth state of my House ancestors. Since this photograph was somehow passed down through my family, I think it is a "safe" assumption that Josiah was somehow related to one of my ancestors. The 1880 Ulster County census also shows that both his parents were born in Connecticut.
This assumption lead to my researching the census records of Hartford County, Glastonbury,
Connecticut in the time period shortly after Josiahs birth in 1814. In the 1820 census, I discovered a missing (and previosly unknown) male child in the family of Jeremiah and Ruth (Purple) House. This male child fits the age for Josiah, however there is no record of birth or baptism that links his name with that family.
Now, back to the photo, and how did it end up in my family? Let's assume that Josiah, as the youngest brother of both my ancestors, Benajah and Jeremiah II, sent one of his brothers out in Iowa this photo. That would explain how it ended up with our House family as Josiah is probably a member of that it.
However, once again as in the case of George F. House, we need that proof. Though I am willing to place Josiah within our family (and in doing this much I already have), a good genealogist requires that definitive proof. So, back to the 1820 Connecticut census - looking for all House families that have a male child of sixteen or less. Somewhere within that group must be Josiah since he was born in 1814. Found were sixteen House families that fit the search criteria with three males or less of that age group. By researching all the known genealogies of those families, I found names that matched the numbers for all familes except the family of Jeremiah and Ruth (Purple) House. By process of elimination, all points back to this family as the parents of Josiah.
Though it would be more genealogicaly accurate to substantiate this claim with a proof, I have yet to find one that exists. Birth records for the time of Josiahs' birth don't exist, the same for marriage records. I have his record of death - also no parents. Baptism records also can't be found - most likely if Josiah were baptised, it would have been at Eastbury Church in Glastonbury.
Josiah spent most of his life in the employ of the Astor - Chanler family in Red Hook, New York. He was their caretaker, and was very well liked and respected by both families. He lived on the estate with Julia until his death, and also owned property bought from the Pell family in Esopus, New York.
Sometime near his 75th year, he contracted with the Astors and Chanlers to erect a stone wall
on their estate. Between 1880 - 88, he quarried and hand cut each stone that was to comprise a 3000-ft.
long stone wall. This wall still stands at Rokeby, the Astor Chanler Estate, in Red Hook, New York.
On a stone inscribed by Josiah it is written:
Hunc Murum
Josiah House
Ex Fundamentis Erexit
Quem Sibi Monumentum Posuit.
Translated:
Just as it stands, with his own his own hands,
He quarried and he cut 'em.
When he is gone may every stone
Stay where Josiah put 'em.
The inscription given above was composed by Winthrop Astor Chanler in 1888, three years
after his graduation from Harvard College where he studied the Latin language, and was chiseled into a slab of bluestone by Josiah House himself, which surmounts his great ornamental wall immediately south of the southerly pillar at the front entrance to Rokeby. During the last 25 years of his life, Josiah House and his wife Julia occupied the adjoining gatehouse.
In part because of this wall, River Road has been designated a Scenic Road by the State of New York and an historic tourway by Dutchess County. The Federal Government has declared the wall to be a contributing feature to the Hudson River Historic Landmark District, established by the Secretary of the Interior in 1990.
Children of Josiah House and Julia Haines are:
2 i. Julia8 House, born 1836.
3 ii. Sarah House, born 1839.
+ 4 iii. Henry Josiah House, born 1840 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook.
+ 5 iv. Charles Elmore House, born 1846 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook; died November 27, 1928 in buried in Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck, New York.
6 v. Helen J. House, born 1847.
7 vi. Eliza A. House, born 1851.
+ 8 vii. George E. House, born 1854 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook.
Generation No. 2
4. Henry Josiah8 House (Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born 1840 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook. He married Lucy Mooney in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook.
Children of Henry House and Lucy Mooney are:
9 i. Oscar Henry9 House, born 1864.
+ 10 ii. John Josiah House, born 1866 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook.
11 iii. Mary A. House, born 1867.
12 iv. Grace " LuLu" House, born 1868.
13 v. Charles House, born 1870.
14 vi. Samuel House, born June 30, 1871.
+ 15 vii. Vincent House, born 1875 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook; died January 13, 1920 in West Hartford, Connecticut buried in Hartford Roman Catholic Cemetery.
16 viii. Winthrop House, born 1876.
17 ix. Frederick House, born 1877.
5. Charles Elmore8 House (Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born 1846 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook, and died November 27, 1928 in buried in Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck, New York. He married Katherine Adeline Grubb August 11, 1870 in Christ Church, Red Hook, New York.
Notes for Charles Elmore House:
A December 8, 1928 Rhinebeck Gazette clipping:
Charles House died Tuesday at age 83. Resident of Red Hook, Dutchess County for many years and having been in the employ of members of the Astor family for over 50 years. Four years ago he moved to Southbury, Connecticut, to live with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Williams. Burial in Rhinebeck Cemetery, Dutchess County, NY.
Children of Charles House and Katherine Grubb are:
+ 18 i. Ruth Elise9 House, born October 22, 1872 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook.
+ 19 ii. William Edward House, born April 29, 1874 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook; died September 14, 1923 in Otisville, New York.
20 iii. Aida Gertrude House, born December 31, 1875.
+ 21 iv. Warren Josiah House, born January 17, 1879 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook.
8. George E.8 House (Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born 1854 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook. He married Etta Stickle.
Children of George House and Etta Stickle are:
22 i. Julia Nelly9 House, born April 24, 1878.
23 ii. Josiah Stickel House, born January 30, 1880.
Generation No. 3
10. John Josiah9 House (Henry Josiah8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born 1866 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook. He married Mary Ellen O'Connor in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook.
Children of John House and Mary O'Connor are:
24 i. Mary Estelle10 House, born May 1896.
25 ii. Robert Augustus House, born April 1898.
26 iii. Alice M. House, born June 1899.
15. Vincent9 House (Henry Josiah8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born 1875 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook, and died January 13, 1920 in West Hartford, Connecticut buried in Hartford Roman Catholic Cemetery. He married Helen Shannahan August 23, 1911 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Children of Vincent House and Helen Shannahan are:
27 i. Ruth Catherine10 House, born July 04, 1912 in Hartford, Connecticut.
+ 28 ii. George Vincent House, born January 27, 1915 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
18. Ruth Elise9 House (Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born October 22, 1872 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook. She married Mervine J. Coons February 14, 1899 in Rokeby Farm House, Red Hook, New York.
Children of Ruth House and Mervine Coons are:
29 i. Ruth Elise10 Coons.
30 ii. Merrick Coons.
19. William Edward9 House (Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born April 29, 1874 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook, and died September 14, 1923 in Otisville, New York. He married Maude Staley September 14, 1896 in Barrytown, New York.
Children of William House and Maude Staley are:
+ 31 i. Archibald Barringer10 House, born September 02, 1900 in Barrytown, New York; died October 18, 1993 in Middletown, New York.
+ 32 ii. Elmore Staley House, born October 31, 1908 in Barrytown, New York; died February 26, 1999 in Baldwinsville, New York.
+ 33 iii. Robert Carlton House, born April 25, 1910 in Barrytown, New York; died May 23, 1955 in Venice, Florida.
21. Warren Josiah9 House (Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born January 17, 1879 in Esopus, New York, town of Red Hook. He married Lena Tompkins.
Children of Warren House and Lena Tompkins are:
34 i. Lewis Tompkins10 House, born November 23, 1900.
35 ii. Ralph Francis House, born January 04, 1902.
Generation No. 4
28. George Vincent10 House (Vincent9, Henry Josiah8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born January 27, 1915 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He married Siri Rahela.
Children of George House and Siri Rahela are:
36 i. Sandra Elina11 House, born August 1945 in Hartford, Connecticut.
+ 37 ii. George Stewart House, born December 13, 1946 in Hartford, Connecticut.
31. Archibald Barringer10 House (William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born September 02, 1900 in Barrytown, New York, and died October 18, 1993 in Middletown, New York. He married Grace Alida Newkirk October 10, 1926.
Children of Archibald House and Grace Newkirk are:
+ 38 i. Alice Shirley11 House, born November 04, 1927.
+ 39 ii. Grace Eileen House, born October 02, 1931.
+ 40 iii. Ralph Barringer House, born September 03, 1938; died September 2002.
32. Elmore Staley10 House (William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born October 31, 1908 in Barrytown, New York, and died February 26, 1999 in Baldwinsville, New York. He married Helen E. Wilson October 09, 1936.
Children of Elmore House and Helen Wilson are:
+ 41 i. Carolyn Erma11 House, born June 23, 1943.
+ 42 ii. Thomas Edward House, born May 03, 1946 in Endicott, New york.
33. Robert Carlton10 House (William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born April 25, 1910 in Barrytown, New York, and died May 23, 1955 in Venice, Florida. He married Florence Marion Hyde.
Children of Robert House and Florence Hyde are:
43 i. Robert Kingsley11 House, born September 01, 1938.
44 ii. Sharon Hyde House, born October 21, 1942.
Generation No. 5
37. George Stewart11 House (George Vincent10, Vincent9, Henry Josiah8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born December 13, 1946 in Hartford, Connecticut. He married Linda Devine 1984 in Norwich, Connecticut.
Children of George House and Linda Devine are:
45 i. Emily12 House, born 1984 in Norwich, Connecticut.
46 ii. Elizabeth House, born 1986 in Norwich, Connecticut.
38. Alice Shirley11 House (Archibald Barringer10, William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born November 04, 1927. She married Arthur Grebeldinger August 20, 1950.
Children of Alice House and Arthur Grebeldinger are:
47 i. Randall12 Grebeldinger, born September 06, 1951.
48 ii. Mark Grebeldinger, born March 15, 1954.
49 iii. Jeffery Grebeldinger, born March 01, 1957.
39. Grace Eileen11 House (Archibald Barringer10, William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born October 02, 1931. She married Lowell Wesley Little.
Children of Grace House and Lowell Little are:
50 i. Marjorie Ann12 Little, born May 09, 1953.
51 ii. Dawn Louise Little, born May 17, 1955.
52 iii. Judy Darlene Little, born April 28, 1957.
53 iv. Lois Janine Little, born April 05, 1962.
40. Ralph Barringer11 House (Archibald Barringer10, William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born September 03, 1938, and died September 2002. He married Mildred Corinne Horton.
Notes for Ralph Barringer House:
Before his death in September of 2002, I spoke to Ralph in Arizona about Josiah House. He had no idea that I had a photograph of his Great - Great Grandfather, and I had no idea that he had a painting of Josiah House and Julia done by Robert Chanler. This contact with Ralph is what prompted my search for Josiahs' parents. I am sorry that he isn't here to find out - though I imagine where he is now, he beat me to the punch.
This is for you Ralph, and our wonderful House family -
Children of Ralph House and Mildred Horton are:
+ 54 i. Kenneth Wayne12 House, born July 16, 1959.
55 ii. Lori Jeanne House, born February 20, 1962.
56 iii. Joni Lynne House, born February 22, 1963.
41. Carolyn Erma11 House (Elmore Staley10, William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born June 23, 1943. She married Thomas Montgomery Antrim January 30, 1965.
Children of Carolyn House and Thomas Antrim are:
57 i. Adrienne Elizabeth12 Antrim, born July 28, 1966 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
58 ii. Ingrid Carolyn Antrim, born December 18, 1968 in Keene, New Hampshire.
59 iii. Samuel Edward Antrim, born September 21, 1971 in Brattleborro, Vermont.
60 iv. Benjamin Thomas Antrim, born December 26, 1973 in Brattleborro, Vermont. He married Renee Rachel DeGraw September 29, 2001 in Westminster, Vermont.
42. Thomas Edward11 House (Elmore Staley10, William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born May 03, 1946 in Endicott, New york. He married Patricia Patterson Hazelton June 21, 1969 in United Methodist Church, Port Jervis, New York.
Children of Thomas House and Patricia Hazelton are:
+ 61 i. Rebecca Irene12 House, born October 22, 1972 in New Hartford, New York.
62 ii. Jeffery Thomas House, born July 15, 1975. He married April Kyper July 21, 2001 in Webster, New York.
Generation No. 6
54. Kenneth Wayne12 House (Ralph Barringer11, Archibald Barringer10, William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born July 16, 1959. He married Belina Marie Darbandi.
Child of Kenneth House and Belina Darbandi is:
63 i. Christina Marie13 House.
61. Rebecca Irene12 House (Thomas Edward11, Elmore Staley10, William Edward9, Charles Elmore8, Josiah7, Jeremiah6, Lazarus5, William4, William3, William2, John1) was born October 22, 1972 in New Hartford, New York. She married Bruce Allen Mellick December 13, 2000.
Child of Rebecca House and Bruce Mellick is:
64 i. Jacob Bruce13 Mellick, born May 04, 2002.