Columbia etnitiei^ftp mtljeCttpuflUfttigork THE LIBRARIES GIVEN BY CUa ^eetr Hibrarp ^arnarl) College f' » THE HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE GURLEY FAMILY mm GUKl.KV COAT OF ARM=; MOTTO profunda Ccrnit May it be realized in whatever clime, in seeing clearly our cUiiy to (lod, and to avoid danger By ALBERT E. GURLEY Wii.LiMANTic, Conn. 1897 ^ HAin FoklV, COnT'nI. . ', press of Ube Case, Xoeluvoob 4 4 t C c * 4 » t i 1 t< 4 t. L < « * 4 ' 4 4 4 • 4 4 c :'' 4 4 .' 4 * t t C 1 t « 4 » 4 t.4 f- «. * 4 4 4 • •■ «. «. •■ * 4 4 4 4 ^^ I t * ^- PART FIRST QVlemonaf^ OF THE Scottish House of Gourlay BY THE Rev. CHARLES ROGERS, D.D., LL.D. Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland ; of the Royal Society of North- ern Antiquaries, Copenha,i;en ; of the Royal Society of Bohemia, and of the Royal Heraldic Society of Italy; Associate of the Imperial Archaeological Society of Russia; and Corresponding- Member of the Historical Society of Berlin ; of the Royal Society of Tasmania, and of the Historical and Genealogical Society of New England. JEDlnburgb Privately Printed mdccclxxxviii Given ty Ella Weed LiTDrar^^ Barnard CollegB CONTENTS PACK Families in the Southern Counties, . . . . . it Families in Fifeshire : Gourlay of Kincraig, ■ . 15 Families at Largo, Falkland, and King's Kettle, . 22 Families at Dysart, Wemyss, Scoonie, Elie, and Ans- truther, 23 Family at Dv:nfermline, 24 Family at Kingshorn, 24 Families in Ceres, 25 Families at St. Andrews, 27 Families in Lanarkshire, Stirlingshire, and Perthshire: Families in Lanarkshire, 30 Families in Stirlingshire 31 Families in Perthshire, 32 Families in the Northern Counties, 33 Index, . • 265 AI.IiKRT K. (irULEY. (I'nge 144.) PREFACE. In publishing this " History and Genealogy of the Gur- ley P'^aniily," the author has attempted to gather together all the records of those who made an attempt to write and pub- lish a work of this kind, and embody them in one book, also to search all town, church, and historical records, where any- thing was to found relating to the Gurley name. In writing a work of this kind it requires a great deal of patience and perseverance to ever make such a work a success, as several made the attempt, but gave it up and died without ever completing it. No one need ever think of writing a history and genealogy of their name, and think of doing or carrying on any other business at the same time, and whoever does will fail of ever making much progress with the work, and will soon give it up and leave it for some one else to do. The author of this book has had great pleasure in finding so many Gurleys who have lived an honorable and religious life; they have filled many high and important offices, and are doing the same to-day with honor and credit, although they are not seekers of office, but prefer to live an honest, humble life in quietude and peace. Part First contains a very interesting account of our first ancestor of which the author of this history has been able to find any record of is Ingelram de Gurley, who accom- panied " William the Lion " from Normandy, France, to Scotland, in the year 1174, and for his sage counsels and good advice King William gave him a tract of land in Kin- craig, in Fifeshire, which, I believe, is possessed by the name to this day. Part Second contains the history and genealogy of Wil- liam Gurley, who was born in Inverness, Scotland, in the year 1665. and came to this country at the age of fourteen years, with Rev. Solomon Stoddard, to Northampton, Mass. Part Third contains the history and genealogy of a Wil- 8 PREFACE. liam Gurley, who was born in the city of Wexford, Ireland, March 12, 1757, and was a descendant of James Giirley o*' Scotland. Part Fourth contains the history and genealogy of Capt. Benjamin Gurley of Marblehead, Boston, Mass. Part Fifth, contains the history and genealogy of Rev. Joseph Gurle\' and Rev. John Gurley, two brothers (Episco- pal clergymen), who settled in Virginia about 1760. PREFATORY NOTE. These " Memorials of the Scottish House of Gourlay " I have been enabled to produce, consequent on the cost of research having been defrayed by an honored member of the sept. The inquiry has been conducted amply, and it is to be hoped that the result will prove interesting not only to the members of the family, but also to those concerned in genealogical studies. CHARLES ROGERS. Edinburgh, 6 Barnton Terrace, July, 1888. MEMORIALS OF THE SCOTTISH HOUSE OF GOURLAY. FAMILIES IN THE SOUTHERN COUNTIES. During- the sixteenth century the family of Gourlay held the lands of Sutton Grange in Yorkshire ; they also had pos- sessions in Cumberland. William Gourlay of Sutton Grange, who was living about 1588, is described as a valiant captain in sundry martial services both at home and abroad."' During the twelfth century the family effected a settle- ment in Scotland. Ingelram de Gurley is described as having accompanied William the Lion when that king, in 1 1 74, returned from his captivity in England. From King William he received lands in Lothian and Clydesdale.- He had a son Hugh, who, in 1180, is a wit- ness to a grant by Ingelram de Baliol to the Abbey of Ar- broath.3 Hugh de Gurley possessed lands in the Lothians, also in Fife.-* Ingelram de Gurley witnessed various charters during the reign of Alexander II. (1214-1249.) He is one of four witnesses to a charter by which Sybald, son of Walter, grants to the monks of Cupar certain rents of the Mill of Lundyn; the charter is undated, but is in the register followed by another dated in 1220.S As " Ingeram de Gurle " he is witness to a charter by which Alan, constable of Lammermoor, grants to the church of Melrose a right of pasture.^ 1 Foster's Visitations of Yorkshire, r68. - Howe's History of England, p. 153. 3 Register of Aberbrothoc, 39. ■1 Chartulary of Newbottle. 5 Rental Book of Abbey of Cupar, I., 342. « Chartulary of Melrose. 12 THE GURLEY FAMILY GEiNEALOGY. In 1245 Ingclrani dc Gurley witnesses a grant by Hew of Malhewc to Thomas de Ross of the lands of Ross of Mihie- tor, Halhngshaw, and Bathstruth in Angus.' Among those who, in 1296, did homage to Edward I were Matthew de Gurle, whose locahty is not given; Roger Gourlay and WilHam de Gourlay, of tlic connty of Edin- burgh; WiUiam de Gourlay of Balgally in Forfarshire; and Adam de Gourlay, of the county of Roxburgh.^ On the 2d January, 1303-4, Adam de Gourlay, the homager, also Alan dc Gourlay, were members of a jury appointed by Edward I to determine as to the succession to Sir Thomas dc Char- tres, who owned lands in the barony of Wilton, and had died in the year preceding at enmity with the king.^ In a mandate, dated 2d September, 1296, whereby lands and goods are restored to certain ecclesiastical persons, is named Patrick of Gurleghe, parson of the church of Log- horward, in the shire of Edinburgh.^ On the 23d December, 1292, Edward I, as overlord of the Kingdom of Scotland, intimated to William de Soulis. en- voy from Scotland, his remission to William de Lamberton of a fine of ten merks, in which he was amerced by an as- size, at the instance of Hugh de Gurlay, in reference to a tenement in Linton. s Hugh de Gurlay was, on the 24th May, 1297, invited by Edward I. along with the young Earl of Carrick, afterwards King Robert I, and James the Stew- ard of Scotland, and many others, to accompany him in his proposed expedition to Flanders.^ In the account rendered by Robert Peebles, Chamberlain of Scotland, in 1328, there is included a payment of one hundred shillings to Hugh de Gurlay, by the king's mandate, for a certain old debt.7 On the 24th July, 1314, Edward II granted at York, under his own Privy Seal, protections and safe conducts to John de Gourlay and Symon de Gourlay, who w^ere about to proceed to France, along with William de Unifravillc. in • Register of Aberbrothoc, 338. 2 Ragmara Roll. 3 Exchequer Q, R. Miscellanea, placita, etc., No. JJl. * Rotuli Scotiae, Vol. i., 25. 26. * Rotuli .Scotiae, Vol. i., 25, 26. • Close Roll, 2s Edward I, m. 27. ' Exchequer Rolls, Vol. i., 216. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 13 quest of money for the ransom of Sir Ingelram de Umfra- ville, a prisoner with the Scotts.' Sir Ingeh-am was probably made captive at the battle of Bannockburn. On the 30th March, 1359, Patrick Gourlay, bailie of Had- dington, rendered to the Chamberlain at Dundee his ac- count for that burgh.- On the 26th October, 1365, " John Gourlay, merchant of Scotland," received permission to enter England with four companions; and at the same date William Gourlay, " mer- chant of Scotland," with four companions, had a similar license.^ In August, 1534, Mr. Norman Gourlay, apparently a native of the Lothians, was, along with David Stratoun, of the house of Lauriston, charged with heresy in the Abbey Church of Holyrood. At the trial, James V, then in his twenty-second year, was present, clothed in red. Condemned to perish at the stake, the prisoners were, on the 27th August, borne to Greenside Well, and there burned. The spot of execution was selected so that the flames might be witnessed by and strike terror among the people of Fifeshire. Norman Gourlay had denied the existence of purgatory, and affirmed that the Pope was Antichrist.^ On the site of Melbourne Place, at Edinburgh, stood a large mansion, known as Robert Gourlay's house, and hav- ing over the principal entrance the legend: " O Lord in the is al my traist, 1569." Robert Gourlay, the original owner, was a messenger-at-arms connected with Holyrood Abbey, an office bestowed upon him by the commendator, Adam Bothwell, Bishop of Ortney. An elder of the church, he was, in May, 1574, ordained to profess his repentance in St. Giles' Church, " for transporting wheat out of the countrie."5 When, in 1581, about to suffer death, the Re- gent Morton was for two days detained in Robert Gour- lay's house under a strong guard f and there ensued those 1 Privy Seals (Tower), 8 Edward II, file 4. 2 Exchequer Rolls, Vol. i., 620. 3 Rotuli Scotiae, Vol. i., 897, a/b. * Calderwood's History of the Church, i., 104-107. 5 Calderwood's History of the Church, ii., 328. « Calderwood's History of the Church, iii., 556. 14 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. remarkable conferences between him and certain ministers, in which, while protesting his innocence of Darnley's mur- der, he admitted his foreknowledge of it. John, the eldest son of Robert Gourlay, erected a house at the foot of the alley which conducted to his father's mansion, and in this structure was the Bank of Scotland, acconnnodated from its establishment in 1695 till the year 1805. On the 8th August, 1588, David Gourlay, described as a son of Robert Gourlay, merchant-burgess of Edinburgh, entered into a contract of marriage with Marion, daughter of Robert Primrose, chirurgeon-burgess of Edinburgh. To this contract are named as approvers, on the part of David, his father and mother, Robert Gourlay and Helen Cuik, also his brother John. And he becomes bound to infeft his future wife in an annual rent of i8o out of the lands of Elyrk My rick, in Balnagowan, Wigtonshire.' On the 2d December, 1627, David Gourlay, son of the deceased David Gourlay, merchant-burgess of Edinburgh, granted an obligation to Allan Lockhart, brother-german to the laird of Cleghorn, for the sum of £1,000.^ At Linlithgow, on the 17th May, 1606, Gilbert Gourlay, in Redheuch, entered into a contract for the marriage of Jean Gourlay, daughter of his late brother, Michael Gour- lay, with Alexander Glen, son of the late John Glen of In- neraven, in Fife. A witness to the contract is Patrick Gourlay, portioner of Redheuch. 3 James Gourlay, portioner of Dalkeith, granted, in Octo- ber, 1638, an obligation to Mr. John Oswald, minister at Pencaitland, for 100 merks.^ John Gourlay of Rowlwood, in Roxburgshire, is named upon an inquest, expede on the 15th February, 1497-8.5 At Jedburgh, on the 20th June, 1640, John Gourlay of Rowl- wood engaged in a contract with William Turnbull, in Hassendenebank, as to the payment of an annual rent out of his lands of Rowlwood.^ 1 Register of Deeds, Vol. XXX., fol. 348. » Register of Deeds, Vol. XXX., fol. 348. 3 Register of Deeds, Vol. XXX., fol. 348. 4 Regi.stcr of Deeds, Vol. XXX., fol. 348. ^ Historical Commissioners' Report, vii.. Appendix, 729. ' Fife Register of Sasines, Vol. 84. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 15 FAMILIES IN FIFESHIRE. G our lay of Kincraig. Hugh de Gourlay, grandson of Ingelram de Gurley, the original settleifin Scotland, held lands in the Lothians, and in Fifeshire.' Dying early in the reign of Alexander II, he was in his lands succeeded by his son Hugh. This gentleman made a donation to the Monastery of Nevvbottle. In the charter or gift, he is designed " Hugo de Gourlay, filius Hugonis."- In 1272 he is witness to a confirmation by Bishop William Wishart of St. Andrews of the churches of Innerwyc and Lygervvod.^ He died early in the reign of Alexander HI, leaving two sons, William and Hugh. Hugh de Gourlay, the second son, became steward to the Earl of Dunbar. As witness to a donation to the monks of Goldingham in 1261, he is designed " Flugh de Gourlay, senescallus comitis de Dunbar."-* William de Gourlay, elder son of Hugh, succeeded to the family estates. He is named in a donation to the Monastery of Newbottle. He died prior to 1290, leaving a son William. William acquired lands in different localities. To the Monastery of Newbottle he granted certain lands lying near Arthur's Oon, in the county of Stirling. In the charter which is dated 2d July, 1293, he is designed " Willielmus de Gourlay, filius et haeres Willielmi de Gourlay. "^ He died in the reign of King Robert the Bruce, and was in his lands succeeded by his son Simon de Gourlay, who became coroner of Fife. Simon de Gourlay of Kincraig married Elizabeth, daugh- ter and heiress of John Alderston of that ilk. In the year 1345 she conveyed the barony of Alderston to her husband, reserving her life rent. Simon de Gourlay annexed the estate of Alderston to his barony of Kincraig. He had two sons, John and William. John, the elder son. died young and unmarried. William, the second son, succeeded to the family estate. He died towards the close of the reign of David IT, leaving two sons, John and William. ' See svpra. - Chartnlary of Newbottle, p. 94. ' Chartulary of Paisley. ■> Writs of Coldingham, p. 58. " Chartulary of Newbottle, p. 96. l6 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. ' John of Kincraig", the elder son, married a daughter of Sir Walter Bickerton of Lulfness or Aberlady, a notable baron in the reign of Robert III.' Dying without surviving issue, he was succeeded by his brother William, who, being of extravagant habits, alienated a portion of the family es- tate. He was father of Alexander Gourlay, who, in 1394, obtained a warrant from Robert III " for recognoscing in his Majesty's hands, some acres of land in the barony of Kincraig, which his father had mortified to the church of St. Monance, without the consent of the Superior."- Alex- ander Gourlay married a daughter of Lauder of Balcomie,3 by whom he had a son, John, who, on the 30th July, 143 1, was served heir to his father in the lands of Alderston, Plewlands, Caponflat, and others, in the con- stabulary of Haddington.'* In 1457, John Gourlay of Kincraig witnesses the rectifi- cation of the boundaries of Kinghorn, W'ester, and Easter; also in 1466, the rectification of the lands of Gaytmilk (Goat- milk), in the parish of Kinglassie. He died in the reign of James II, and was succeeded by his son, John Gourlay, who, in 1443, married Elizabeth, daughter of James Aber- crombie of Balcormo.s Upon his father's resignation, John Gourlay, on the 28th April, 1444, received from James, Bishop of St. Andrews, a charter of.the lands of Innergelly and others. He had two sons, John and Alexander. Alexander, the second son, was, by his brother John, on the 7th January, 1467, appointed bailie of his barony of Alderston.^ John, the elder son, succeeded to Kincraig. As " John Gourlay of Kincraig," he is named on an inciuest which, on the 19th May, 1489, found that Sir Norman Leslie was heir of the late Sir David of Leslie, in the barony of Balin- breck.7 He married Margaret, daughter of Mony- penny of Pitmilly, and by her had a son Alexander. 1 Nisbet's Heraldry, Vol. i., p. 349. 2 Warrant in possession of Uie family. 3 Wood's East Neuk of Fife, pp. 37, 258. * Retour in possession of the family. ^ Marriage Contract in possession of the family. " Family Papers. " Fourth Report of Historical Commissioners : Rothe's Family Papers, app. 503. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 17 On the 14th May, 1491, Alexander Gourlay had con- firmed to him a charter, whereby his grandfather, John Gourlay of Kincraig, conveyed to him the lands of Alders- ton and others.' On the 14th May, 1492, he had a charter under the Great Seal of the lands of Alderston, Reddercraig, and others; and in 1495 he had sasine of the lands of Kin- craig.- On the 7th July, 151 1, James IV granted to xA.lex- ander Gourlay of Kincraig and his heirs, three-eighth parts of Uchtirmairnie, in the territory of Kennochy (Kenno- way), which lands were lately adjudged to be in the King's hands. 3 Alexander Gourlay of Kincraig married Helen, daughter of John Cockburn of Ormiston, by whom he had a son, William, also a daughter, Margaret. Margaret Gourley married Patrick Blackadder of Dun- dafT; they had, on the 13th April, 1542, a charter of the lands of DundafY. William Gourlay had, on the 26th August. 1 538, a charter of half the lands of Kincraig, and of Auchtermairnie and others, which he had resigned into the King's hands.^ By another charter under the Great Seal, dated the 12th June, 1540, he and his wife, Janet Forman, received half the lands of Kincraig; also the lands of Alderston, Caponflat. Plew- lands, Pethdales, and others, in the constabulary of Had- dington, which the King incorporated into the free barony of Kincraig.s William Gourley of Kincraig married, secondly, Janet Kellie; he died in or prior to 1560.^ In the barony of Kincraig, William Gourlay was suc- ceeded by his son, Alexander. On the 6th August. 1579, James VI confirmed a charter whereby William Lundy of that ilk granted to Alexander Gourlay half the lands of Kincraig.''. Alexander Gourlay of Kincraig married Janet, daughter of Thomas Scott of Abbotshall, who survived him, and 1 Register of the Great .Seal, book xii.. No. 370. 2 Exchequer Rolls, Vol. X. 3 Reg-ister of the Great Seal, book xvii., No. 58. * Register of the Great Seal, book xxvi.. No. m. 5 Register of the Great Seal, book xxviii., No. 17. « Wood's East Neuk of Fife, p. 258. ' Reg. Great Seal, book xxxv., No. 80. l8 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. died before 1607. Of the marriage were born two sons, Thomas and William. William, the second son, married Elizabeth Balfour.' Dying about the year 1600, Alexander Gourlay was suc- ceeded by Thomas, his eldest son. On the 17th July, 1600, Thomas Gourlay had under the Great Seal confirmed to him the lands of Gordonshall, which he had purchased from John Borthwick of Balhoufifie.^ Thomas Gourlay married Barbara, daughter of Robert Paterson of Dunmure. Under the Great Seal, he and liis wife had, on the 15th February, 1587, a charter of the lands and barony of Kincraig. Thomas Gourlay of Kincraig died in February, 1627; and his testament dative was, on the 14th of the following March, given up by David Brown of Finmonth as a creditor. 3 By his wife, Barbara Paterson, Thomas Gourlay had a son, William. William Gourlay, son of Thomas Gourlay, married Jean, daughter of James Macgill of Nether Rankeillor; their mar- riage contract is dated ist April, 1609. William predeceased his father, leaving a son, Thomas; also a daughter, Janet, who married William Duddingston of Sandford.4 From his grandfather, Thomas Gourlay of Kincraig, Thomas, son of William, had. on the 29tli May, 161 2, a charter of " the sunny half of Kincraig.'"s In 1631 Thomas succeeded to the barony. He was, as one of the Committee of Parliament in 1644, ardently attached to the cause of Charles L At the Restoration, he, in reward of service, received the honor of knighthood. A member of the Archery Company of St. Andrews, he was winner at the competition in 1642, and conseqently had the privilege of attaching a silver medal, inscribed with his name and arms, to one of the Company's silver arrows. The arrow, with two others, bearing seventy-nine medals. ' Wood's East Neiik of Fife, p. 258. 2 Register of the (Ireat Seal, book xlii., No. 70. 3 St. Andrew's Com. ReR. * Wood's East Neuk of Fife, p. 258. ' Register of the Great Seal, book xlvii.. No. 104. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. jq is preserved at St. Andrews in the Museum of the United College. As " Sir Thomas Gourley of Kincraig, Knight," he had, on the 19th September, 1653, sasine of a mansion and por- tion of ground at Elie.^ He was a commissioner of Supply for Fife and Kinross in 1655, 1656, and 1659.' He died about 1670. Sir Thomas Gourlay married Janet, daughter of Robert Bruce of Pitlogie,-5 by whom he had two sons, Thomas and John; also two daughters, Jane and Margaret. Jane, elder daughter, married, 26tli June, 1656, Robert Lentrone, Provost of St. Andrews, with issue a son, James, baptized 23d April, 1657.^ Margaret, second daughter, was baptized on the 12th March, 1642. s She married, 28th December, 1665, Na- thaniel Spens of Lathallan;^ a sasine proceeding on their marriage contract is dated 3d November, 1665.7 On the 3d March, 1670, she received in liferent, a charter of the east half of the lands of Lathallan, on her husband's resignation.^ She had a son, Thomas. ^ John, younger son of Sir Thomas Gourlay, studied medi- cine, first at Edinl:)urgh, and afterwards in Paris; he, there- after, practiced as a physician at Elie, in Fife. In 1660 he married Margaret, daughter of Dr. Sharp, physician in Edinburs:h.^° On the occasion of his marriage, he received from his father a small portion of the Alderston estate." He died in 1667, leaving two daughters, Margaret and Helen." Thomas, the elder son, died in 1661, predeceasing his father. He married, 24th July, 1657, Margaret, daughter of William Forbes, younger of Rires. by whom he had three 1 Fife Reg'ister of Sasines, Vol. xviii., fol. 361. 2 Acta Pari. Scot, VI., Part ii., 847. 3 Fife Register of Sasines, Vol. ix., fol. 168, 169. < Kilconquhar Parish Register. << Kilconquhar Parish Register. 8 Kilconquhar Parish Register. ' Fife Register of Sasines, new series, Vol. iii. « Register of the Great Seal, book Ixv., No. SB. » Register of the Great Seal, book Ixv., No. 88. 1° Wood's East Neuk of Fife, pp. 173, 258. 11 Fife Reg. of Sasines, new series. Vol. i. 12 Wood's East Neuk of Fife, p. 528. 20 THE GURLEY FAMILY GEiNEALOGY. sons; also a daughter Margaret, who married first, her cousin, Thomas Spens of Lathallan; and secondly, the Rev. Hew Kemp, minister at Dunfermline. Of the three sons of Thomas Gourlay and Margaret Forbes, Arthur, born posthumously, and baptized ist March, 1662,' died young. Thomas, the eldest son, baptized 8th October, 1658,- suc- ceeded his grandfather in the barony of Kincraig. Of remarkable strength, no one might venture to wrestle with him; and when the mansion of Kincraig was being erected, and a lintel gave way, he sustained the weight on his shoulders till a support was provided. -^ He died in April, 1683, unmarried.^ William Gourlay, second son of Thomas Gourlay and Margaret Forbes, was baptized 17th- January, 1660.5 In 1683 he succeeded his brother in the barony of Kin- craig, and died in December, 1718.'^ He married Jean, only child of John Lessells, Provost of Haddington. He had three sons, Thomas, William, and John; also three daughters. Janet, the eldest daughter, married Captain Reid of the Dragoons, with issue a daughter, who married Ker of Cavers. Helen, second daughter, died j^mmarricd. Jean, third daughter, married Dr. John Scott of Coats. Of his sons, Thomas, the eldest, predeceased his father. William, second son, succeeded to Kincraig, and died in 1776.7. He married a daughter of George Seton of Pitmed- den (who died in 1792), with issue a son, George, and a daughter, Mary Anne. Mary Anne Gourlay married Dr. Tait, surgeon in Elie, and died in 1776, without issue.^ George Gourlay, younger, of Kincraig, married, in 1757, Margaret, only child of William Robertson, of the family of Bedlay, Writer to the Signet. 1 Kilconquhar Parish Register. 2 Kilconquhar Parish Register. 3 Wood's East Neuk of Fife, p. 258. ■•Fife Register of Sasines, 27th May, 1685. * Kilconquhar Parish Register. * St. Andrews' Com. Reg., 14th November, 1719. "< St. Andrews' Com. Reg., 24th May, 1777. * Wood's East Neuk of Fife, p. 259. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 2 1 He predeceased his father, dying prior to the 14th Janu- ary, 1774, when his testament dative was given up by his son Wilham, and his daughters, Margaret and Mary/ WiUiam, only son of George Gourlay, succeeded to the barony of Kincraig on the death of his grandfather in 1776.^ In 1792 he died unmarried. John, third son of WilHam Gourlay and Jean Lessells, settled in Haddington as a wine merchant. He married Elizabeth, daughter of David Plenderleath of Kailzie, by whom he had a son, William. This gentleman some time practiced as a physician in Madeira, and in 1792 succeeded his cousin, William, in the barony of Kincraig. He died on the 1 8th November, 1827, aged sixty-six. He is com- memorated on a mural tabulet at the family burying-place in Kilconquhar churchyard. William Gourlay of Kincraig married first, in 1787, Cath- erine, daughter of Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt, of Amer- ica, by whom he had a son, John; also four daughters. John Gourlay, who succeeded his father in the barony of Kincraig, died in December, 1833, unmarried, and was in the lands succeeded by his cousin, Margaret Gourlay, daughter of George, and granddaughter of William of Kin- craig. She died in 1846, unmarried, and was succeeded by her cousin, Catherine, eldest daughter of William Gour- lay of Kincraig. Catherine Gourlay, latterly of Kincraig, married first. Captain Roden Douglas, Royal Navy, and secondly, James Bean of Madeira. She died in December, 1864. Elizabeth, second daughter of William Gourlay of Kin- craig, died unmarried. Gertrude, fourth daughter, died unmarried. Jean Plenderleath, third daughter, married John Austin, general in the Portuguese service, and settled in Madeira. She died in 1823, leaving a son and three daughters. William Edmund Craufurd Austin, only son of General Austin and Jean Plenderleath Gourlay, born in 1821. suc- ceeded his aunt Catherine Gourlav as proprietor of Kin- craig, when he assumed the additional name of Gourlay. He is M. A., and rector of Stanton St. John, Oxfordshire. 1 .St. Andrews' Com. Re.sr.. t4th January. 1774- ''St. Andrews' Com. Reg., 24th May, 1777. 22 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. He married, in 1863, Emily, daughter of Captain Frederick Blair, R. N., without issue. Elizabeth Page, eldest daughter of General Austin by his wife, Jean Plenderleath Gourlay, died in 1879, unmarried. Susan Arbuthnot Craufurd, second daughter, married the Rev. William Gorst Harrison, rector of Easington, in the county of Durham, with issue a son, Gilbert Eliot, Lieuten- ant Royal Navy; also nine daughters, Gertrude, Susan, Kathleen, Emily, Julia, Winifred, Rachel, Decima, and Beatrice. Anna Maria Margaret Catherine, third daughter, mar- ried Lieutenant William Charles Callow, who died in 1853. William Gourlay of Kincraig married secondly, in 1822, Mary, only daughter of James Mackintosh (who died in 1879); she had two daughters. Marion Bean, the elder daughter, died unmarried, on the 27th February. 1888. Helen, younger daughter, died unmarried on the 30th De- cember, 1845. The family arms, sable; an eagle displayed argent armed and beaked gules. Crest: such another eagle issuing out of the torss. Motto: Profunda cern'it. FAMILIES AT LARGO, FALKLAND, AND KING'S KETTLE. In the Revenue Returns for i486- 1492, Thomas Gourlay is, under the " Quarter of P'alkland," entered as tenant of the Mill of AldlTalL' In the rental of 1492-1500 of the "Quarter of Largo," James Gourlay appears as tenant of an eighth of Newton Rires.- Patrick Gourlay was subsequently tenant at New- ton Rires.3 In the rental of 1492-1500, John Gourlay is named as tenant of "a fourth of Kettle."4 At Perth, on the 29th September, 1541. James V granted in feu ferme to John Gourlay. son and heir of the late John Gourlay, a quarter of the land of Katill (Kettle). s 1 Exchequer Rolls, Vol. x. 2 Exchequer Rolls. Vol. x. 3 Wood's East Neuk of Fife, p. 63. Newton Hires is now included in the estate of Charleton. * Exchequer Rolls, Vol. x. * Register of the Great Seal, xxviii., 548. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 23 On the 23d January, 1589, Walter Goiirlay, portioner of King's Kettle, executed his will. He appointed his wife, Isobel Lummisdain, as his executrix, and provided that in the event of her second marriage, Walter Heriot of Ramor- gany (Ramornie), and Mr. Thomas Lummisdain, " persoun of Kinkell," should become tutors to his eldest son.' On the 26th December, 1605, Walter Gourlay, son and heir of the deceased WaUer Gourlay, portioner of King's Kettle, obtained sasine of the fourth part of the lands of King's Kettle.^ FAMILIES AT DYSART, WEMYSS, SCOONIE, ELIE, AND ANSTRUTHER. At Edinburgh, on the 14th April, 15 13, Robert Gourlay, burgess of Dysart, and Grissel Wemyss, his spouse, had a charter of the lands of Hauch, on the resignation of An- drew Kynnynmonth.-? Magnus Gourlay, burgess of Wester Wemyss, granted, on the 31st August, 1622, an obligation to Thomas Alex- ander of Drumeldrie, for £215.4 On the 3d February, 1659, Thomas Gourlay, in Scoonie, and Christian Pittillok, his wife, had sasine in a tenement in the sea town of Largo.s Scions of the House of Gourlay of Kincraig had settled at Elie, in or prior to the seventeenth century. At the baptism of a child of George Gourlay, in Elie, on the 1 2th June, 1672, the laird of Kincraig was a witness.^ George Gourlay was captain of a coasting vessel, and owner of the eighth of " The Hopewell of Anstruther," and tenth of " The Margaret of Elie." He died in March, 1776, when his "free gear" was valued at £2,467, 6s, 8d. He be- queathed £100 for " a handsome burial stane to be placed abune his corps "; and made provision that in the failure of his own children, his substance should be inherited by the > St. Andrews' Com. Regfister. 2 Fifeshire Register of Sasines. 3 Reg-ister of Great Seal, xviii., 152. * Register of Deeds, Vol. 350. s Fifeshire Register of Sasines, Vol. xxi., fol. 23. « Elie Parish Register. 24 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. children of his brother, John, skipper or ship-captain in Anstruther/ At Elie, on the west of Aiichnuity's Wynd, and close to the sea, a large house of castellated form, and evidently built in the sixteenth century, was the property of the Kin- craig- family. It was probably used as a marine residence. - FAMILY OF DUNFERMLINE. To a Precept by Archbishop James Beaton of St. An- drews, for the induction of Sir Walter Stewart to the parish cliurch of St. Ninian's of Kirktown, dated at the Abbey of Dunfermline, loth November, 1527, Alexander Gourlay is a witness.^ At Torry, on the 7th April, 1542, a charter of sale was granted by Henry Stewart of Rossyth to Margaret Gourlay, lady of Torry, in liferent, and to Patrick Blacater, her son, in fee, of the lands of Dundufif, in the barony of Rossyth. One of the witnesses is James Gourlay .4 To a Precept of Sasine, dated at Dunfermline, 3d March, 1544, Thomas Gourlay is a witness. Thomas Gourlay and his wife had, about the year 1555, a charter of feu ferme of the seventeenth part of Over Grange of South Ferry.s Between the years 1555 and 1583, William Dvirie and Jeanne Gourlay, his wife, had a charter of feu ferme of a fourth part of the lands of Newlands; they had also a charter of the lands of Kelty.^ On the 7th June, 1566. Robert, Arch- dean of St. Andrews, granted to William Durie and Jean Gourlay, his wife, in free tenement, a charter of the lands of Medo-end, in the regality of Dunfermline.7 FAMILY AT KINGHORN. About the year 1555 John Gourlay of Kincraig received " an assedation " of the eighteenth part of Over Grange of Kinghorn Wester.^ 1 St. Andrews' Com. Reg., May 2, 1676. 2 Wood's East Neuk of Fife, p. 66. 3 Chartulary of Cambuskenneth, p. 157. ■• Register of Great Seal, xxviii., 178. s Register of Dunfermline. « Register of Dunfermline. ' Register of Great Seal, xxxiii., 13. ** Register of Dunfermline. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 35 On the 16th November, 16 19, Archibald Gourlay, bur- gess of Kinghorn, executed his will; he appointed, as his executrix, his wife, Elspeth Glen.' George Gourlay, skipper-burgess of Kinghorn, and his wife, Marion Cunningham, had, in December, 1646, sasine of eighty merks out of tenements of land called Killeraik of Kinghorn.^ On the 18th June. 1706, William Gourlay, burgess of Kinghorn, received from William Edmond an obligation for £70.3 FAMILIES IN CERES. A branch of the family of Kincraig settled in the parish of Ceres early in the seventeenth century. On the i8th May, 1629, Thomas Mortoun at Pitscottie, a deacon of the parish church of Ceres, and his wife, Margaret Gourlay, had a child baptized, one of the witnesses being Sir John Hope of Craighall.-t On the 7th October, 1674, Thomas Gourlay, tenant in Baldirran, parish of Ceres, received sasine of an annual rent of iSo out of the lands of BaltuUie and the lands of Kirkland.5 His testament dative was on the 19th Febru- ary, 1683, given up by his widow, on behalf of Thomas Gourlay, their only son, his free gear being valued at £959, IS, 8d.6 John Gourlay, farmer in Kinninmonth, parish of Ceres, died in December, 1695. In his inventory, given up by his widow, his " free gear " is valued at £369.7 John Gourlay married, in June, 1674, Elizabeth Cars- tares, of the parish of Kilconquhar.^ His son, John, farmer, at Denhead in the parish of Ceres, died prior to the loth November, 1723.9 John Gourlay, farmer at Denhead, had by his wife, Helen 1 St. Andrews' Commissariat Register. 2 Fifeshire Register of Sasines. 5 Register of Deeds, Vol. cxxxii, May 11, 1707. < Ceres Parish Register. 5 Fifeshire Register of Sasines. ' St. Andrews' Com. Register. ' St. Andrews' Com. Register. 8 Ceres Parish Register. Elizabeth Carstares was a member of the landed fam- ily of Carstares of Kilconquhar, to which belonged the celebrated Principal Cars- tares of Edinburgh. " Ceres Parish Register. 26 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Black, an eldest son, Robert, who was born 27th October, 1704.^ He succeeded to his father's lease of Denhead farm, and on the 14th November, 1737, received in feu the mill lands of Craigrothie.^ He married Barbara, daughter of William Beath, residing at Kilmuck, parish of Scoonie, and by her had four sons, William, John, Oliver, and David.^ Oliver, the third son, was baptized on the i8th August, 1740. Having some years engaged in legal pursuits at Edinburgh, he returned to his native county. In April, 1774, he had sasine of the lands of Newton Leys, Bonnybanks, Newbigging, and others, in the parish of Ceres, and in April, 1779, he obtained the lands of Balhilly, Craigrothie Mill, and the Mains of Scotstarvet."* In acquiring these and other lands, Oliver Gourlay was led to believe that by a course of high farming he would attain opulence. Ardent in his enterprises, he, in 1780, in- vited the Town Council of St. Andrews to construct a su- perior road between their city and his estate, assuring them tliat thereby they " would eternize their names. "s Im- pressed by his agricultural activities, capitalists extended to him a large credit, so that prior to 1803 he was enabled to purchase the estate of Kilmaron, near Cupar-Fife, of which the modern rental was upwards of £3,000.^ But Mr. Gour- lay failed in his agricultural adventures, and. disposing of his lands, he retired from public concerns. He died on the loth October, 1819, in his eightieth year.7 Oliver Gourlay married, in 1774, Janet, only daughter of Thomas Fleming, tenant in Nether Friarton; she died loth October. 1827, at the age of seventy-three.^ Of the marriage w^ere born two sons, Robert Fleming and Thomas; also five daughters, Catherine, Barbara, Janet, Helen, and Margaret.9 Robert Fleming Gourlay, the elder son. was born on the 24th March, 1778.'° After studying for several sessions at ' Ceres Parish Register. ^ Fifeshire Register of Sasines. 3 Ceres Parish Register. * Fifeshire Register of Sasines. 6 St. Andrews' Town Council Records. " Parlimentary Returns — Lands and Heritages, 1874. ' Tombstone inscription in Ceres churchyard. 8 Tombstone inscription in Ceres churchyard. » Tombstone inscription in Ceres churchyard. 1° Ceres Parish Register. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 27 the University of St. Andrews, he began a poHtical career by printing a pamphlet on Reform, and covertly distribut- ing copies throughout the county. As his opinions were extreme, and his mode of propagating them obnoxious, it was determined to charge him with sedition. From this difficulty Mr. Gourlay made an escape by removing to Eng- land, and there renting a small farm at Deptford in Kent. Subsequently emigrating to Canada, he there acquired a large tract of land, on which he endeavored to induce his countrymen to make settlements. On the resources of Canada he published a work in three volumes; also a num- ber of pamphlets. Returning from America, he made a progress throughout Great Britain, setting forth his views on public affairs, more especially on emigration. Having experienced some inattention at the hands of Henry, after- wards Lord Brougham, he, in the lobby of the House of Commons, attacked him with a horsewhip, an escapade which led to his being sent to prison. During a long career he committed many other extrava- gances; but in private life he was generous, humane, and circumspect. He died on the 1st August, 1863, at the age of eighty- five. In the family burying-ground at Ceres, he has been careful to denote his descent from " Ingelramus Gourlay, who came from England with Prince William about the year 1174." Robert Fleming Gourlay was twice married, but his race is extinct in the male line. FAMILIES AT ST. ANDREWS. William Gourlay, one of the collectors of customs at St. Andrews, rendered his account on the T4th June, 1403, also on the 8th July, 1404, and on the 22d March, 1405-6.^ David Gourlay of Southfield, parish of Largo, died on the 8th October, 1627.- By his second wife, Christian Ram- say, he had two sons, Alexander and Robert. Alexander, the elder son, succeeded his father in the lands of Southfield, which, on the 29th July, 1630, he sold to his 1 Exchequer Rolls, Vol. iii., p. 571. 2 St. Andrews' Com. Register. 28 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. brother, Robert.' On the 13th June, 1628, he, on a charter from Archbishop John Spottisvvood of St. Andrews, had sasine of half the lands of Poldiif^, otherwise called Smid- diegreen, in the lordship of Byrehills (Boarhills).- From Smiddiegreen he, prior to 1636, removed to the farm of Lamboletham, which he took on lease. ^ On the loth June, 1645, he had sasine of a tenement of land at Anstruther.^ Alexander Gourlay married Susannah Jardine, by whom he had three sons, Alexander, James, and David; also three daughters, Margaret, Marjory, and Janet. At the baptism of Alexander, the eldest son, on the 27th September, 1629, the Archdean of St. Andrews was a wit- ness. s To Thomas Gourlay, advocate in St. Andrews, and his ' wife, Margaret Clephane, Sir Alexander Drummond of Gib- liston granted a bond for 500 merks ; it is dated at St. An- drews, 5th November, 1629.^ On the 29th June, 1649. David Gourlay, son and heir of the late David Gourlay, citizen of St. Andrews, obtained sasine on a precept from Chancery, as heir to his father, in nine acres and two roods of arable land in the neighborhood of the burgh. 7 To Walter Gourlay and his wife, Bessie Watson, at St. Andrews, was baptized, on the i8th April, 1628, a son, Robert.^ Robert settled as a trader in his native city. He married Margaret Dishart, by whom he had three sons, William, James, and John.^ John, the third and youngest son, was baptized on the 27th August, 1667.'" Conducting business as a manufact- urer in St. Andrews, he attained a measure of opulence. By his wife, Agnes Miller, he had a son, Robert. Robert Gourlay, son of John Gourlay and Agnes Miller, was born on the 28th September, 1707. Obtaining a share 1 Register of Deeds, Vol. 470. 2 Fifeshire Reeister of Sasines, Vol vii., fol. 257. " St. Andrews' Parish Reg-ister. * Fifeshire Register of Sasines, Vol. xv. ^ St. Andrews' Parish Regcister. * Register of Deeds, Vol. 498. ' Fifeshire Register of Sasines, Vol. xi., fol. 122. « St. Andrews' Parish Register. * St. Andrews' Parish Register. I" St. Andrews' Parish Register. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 29 of, and ultimately succeeding to, his father's business, he was, prior to 1748, elected deacon of his craft. He also became clerk of the Kirk Session of St. Leonard's parish.' He died on the i8th February, 1791, at the age of eighty- four. - Robert Gourlay married Anna Brown, by whom he had three sons, John, Robert, and Charles.^ Robert, second son, born 30th May, 1751, settled in St. Andrews as a mer- chant, and was, in 1792, elected Convener of the Incor- porated Trades.-' He died at St. Andrews on the ist Sep- tember, 181 1, at the age of sixty.s By his wife, Agnes Lid- dell, he had six sons, Robert, John, Charles, John Brown, Thomas, and James; also two daughters.^ Agnes Cree, elder daughter, born 29th November, 1786, married, in 1807, Alexander Kay, with issue. Anne, younger daughter, born 4th March, 1796, mar- ried Francis Hamilton, with issue. Of the sons, Robert, born i8th January, 1789, married Janet Marshall, of Chapelton, Lanarkshire; he died in 1852, without issue. John died in infancy. Charles, born ist December, 1792, died in 1863, unmarried. John Brown, born 1 2th September, 1799, settled in Glasgow, and there died in 1878. By his wife,- Sarah Langlands, who died in 1887, he had three sons and four daughters, (i) Robert, eldest son, born in 1825, is a merchant in Glasgow; he mar- ried his cousin, Agnes Gourlay, with issue two sons: John, born 27th May, 1867, and Robert James, born 26th Febru- ary, 1873; also four daughters, Jane, Sarah, Agnes (de- ceased), and Annie. (2) William, second son, born in 1827, settled in London, married Margaret Finlay, without issue. (3) John, third son, born in 1836, is a chartered ac- countant in Glasgow; he married Elizabeth Nash, only daughter of the Rev. Andrew Murray, with issue seven sons: John George, born in 1870, died in infancy; Andrew Mur- ray, born in 1871; William Robert, born in 1874; Charles Aikman, born in 1877; Henry, born in' 1880; James Nash, 1 St. Andrews' Parish Register. 2 St. Andrews' Deaths' Register. On his tombstone in St. Andrews' church- yard, the sculptor has erroneously described his age as fifty-four. 3 St. Andrews' Parish Register. * St. Andrews' Parish Register. 6 St. Andrews' Deaths' Register. Tombstone inscription. « St. Andrews' Parish Register. 30 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. born in i88i; John Brown, born in 1884, died in infancy; also two daugliters; Elizabeth Nash, born in 1872, died in infancy; and Sarah Langlands, born in 1876. Of the four daughters of John Brown Govirlay, Margaret, born in 1829, and Sarah, born in 1834, are unmarried. Ag- nes, third daughter, born in 1838, married Charles B. Aik- man, solicitor in Glasgow, without issue. Isabella, fourth daughter, born in 1842, married Thomas Clark, Largs, with issue, a son. Thomas, fifth son of Robert Gourlay and Agnes Liddell, born 16th October, 1802, died young and unmarried. James, youngest son of Robert Gourlay, born at St. An- drews on the 3d June, 1804, was one of the leading account- ants in Glasgow. After retiring from business, he, in 1855, accepted an agency for the Bank of Scotland at Laurieston in the same city. A magistrate of Glasgow, he w^as a chief promoter of the Lock Katrine Water Scheme. He died in May, 1872. In 1830 he married Jeanie Cleland (who died in September, 1870), with issue, one son and four daughters. Agnes, the eldest daughter, born 15th December, 1833, married, in 1858, her cousin, Robert Gourlay, with issue. Jane, second daughter, born in February, 1836, died in 1886, unmarried. Annie, third daughter, born 26th April, 1838, married, in 1861, Henry Shaw Macpherson, merchant in Glasgow, with isstie. Helen, fourth and youngest daughter, born 6th April, 1843, is unmarried. Robert, only son of James Gourlay and Jeanie Cleland, born 13th July, 1840, is manager of the Bank of Scotland, Glasgow, and a magistrate of the County of Lanark. He married, in March, 1868, Mary Brown Hastings Mof- fat, Gateside, Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire, who died 17th December, 1877. Of the marriage were born three sons: James, born 1869; Robert Cleland, born 1871 ; Francis Nicholson Mofifat, born 1872; also two daughters, Agnes Jessie and Mary MoiTat, both of whom died in infancy. FAMILIES IN LANARKSHIRE. On the 19th July, 1576, James VI confirmed a charter whereby, on the 3d May, 1561, Mr. Arthur Hamilton, pro- vost of the Collegiate Church of Hamilton, granted to THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 31 Robert Gotirlaw, familiar servitor of James, Duke of Cha- telherault, a tenement of land, with houses, hedges, and fruit-trees, etc., in the town of Hamilton, — also ten acres of land in Hamilton-hauch, in the barony of Hamilton.' William Gourlie, the eminent botanist, was born at Glas- gow in March, 181 5, and died on the 24th June, 1856. Robert Gourlaw, a native of Lanarkshire, was, on the 31st March, 1692, ordained minister of Tillicoultry; he died in 1713.^ FAMILIES IN STIRLINGSHIRE. At Clarkmannan, on the 13th June, 1330, Robert Gour- lay, provost of Stirling, rendered to the chamberlain his ac- counts for that burgh. 3 John Gourlay is, on the 28th February, 1388-9, named as a land-owner at Stirling.^ At Perth, on the 20th March, 1465-6, John Gourlay, one of the bailies of Stirling, rendered his account for that burgh.s On the 25th September, 1479, John Gomday is named as possessing lands at Stirling.^ The late David Gourlay, owner of " two riggis," is named in a charter subscribed at Stirling on the 7th February, 1525-6.7 On the 3d March, 1642, a charter under the Great Seal was granted to Robert Gourlay in Patrickstown of Lecky, in liferent, and to Robert Gourlay, younger, his son, of the lands of Of^erance of Lecky, commonly called Schyrgar- toun, in the Stewartry of Menteith, on the resignation of Alexander Lecky of that ilk.^ In the year 1666, Robert Gourlay of Little Kerse is named; also his wife Bethia, daughter of Walter Graham of Meikewood.' On the 2d July, 1670, Robert Gourlay, eldest son of Rob- ' Register of Great Seal, xxxiv., 636. 2 Fasti Eccl. Scot., ii., 740. 3 Exchequer Rolls, i., 266. '' Stirling' Burgh Charters, p. 23. ^ Exchequer Rolls, iii., 637. • Stirling Burgh Records. ' Stirling Burgh Charters, pp. 193, 1Q4. s Register of the Great Seal, Ivii., 13. 9 Stirlingshire Com. Reg., Vol. vii. 32 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. ert Gourlay of Little Kerse, called Shirgarton, is named in a sasine, with reference to the lands of Kipdarroch in the parish of Gargunnock/ On the i6th and 21st November, 1768, David Gourlay of Kipdarroch received a disposition of the lands of Easter and Wester Callichat.- On the 9th May, 1761, Mr. James Gourlay, preacher of the Gospel, son of Archibald Gourlay of Birkhill, near Stir- ling, granted a disposition of these lands in favor of George Muschet, merchant, Stirling.-? Licensed by the Presbytery of Glasgow on the 2d August, 1758, he was ordained minis- ter of TillicouUry on the 25th September, 1765. In 1772 he demitted his charge, and went to America.^ Hugh Gourlay, licensed by the Presbytery of Stirling on the 26th April, 1760, was ordained minister of Balfron on the 25th September of the same year. He died on the nth January, 1787, aged fifty-five. He married, first, Margaret Lauder; secondly, 30th July, 1782, Elizabeth Colquhoun, with issue. FAMILIES IN PERTHSHIRE. On the 19th December, 1521, John Blackadder, friar of Tulliallan, and Mr. Patrick Blackadder, Archdeacon of Glasgow, granted a charter to Alexander Livingston of Dunipace, and Alison Gourlay, his spouse in life-rent, and to Mr. Alexander Livingston, their son, heritably, of the lands of the Overtoun of Tulliallan. s To a charter, granted on the ist October, 1527, by Sir Andrew Murray of Balvaird, to the Abbey of Cambusken- neth, of an annual rent of fourteen merks, from the lands of Arngrosk (Arngask), Alexander Gourlay is a witness.^ By the Regent Mary of Guise was, on the 7th August, 1546, confirmed a charter, whereby William, Lord Crichton of Sanquhar, granted to Thomas Gourlaw of Ballendene, the fourth part of Ballendene. in the barony of Balledgarno, and shire of Perth.7 On the 8th June, 1556, the Queen Re- 1 Stirlingshire Register of Sasines, zd series, Vol. iv., fol. i86. ^ Stirlingshire Register of Sasines, 2d series. Vol. xxiii., fol. 175. 3 Stirlingshire Register of Sasines, 2d series, Vol. xxiv., fol. 465. ^ Fasti Eccl. Scot., ii., 741. ^Register of the Great Seal, xxii., 42. "Register of Cambuskenneth, p. 38. ^ Register of the Great Seal, xxix., 370. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 33 g'ent confirmed a charter, in which Thomas Gourlaw of Ballendene grants to Alexander Gourlaw, his son, the fourth part of Ballendene.' At Culross, on the i8th June, 1620, Gilbert Gourlay of Wester Grange, in the Lordship of Culross, gave in loan to John Gaw of Maw the sum of 3,000 merks, for which he re- ceived an annual rent out of the lands of Wester Rothe Wallis.^ On the 31st May, 1637, Gilbert Gourlay of Wester Grange received from Andrew Brand, maltster-burgess of Culross, a bond for two hundred merks.^ In 1646 Gilbert Gourlay of Wester Grange was placed on the committee of War for Perthshire. 4 On the 28th April, 1724, Archibald Gourlay received a disposition from William Govan, of the lands of Wester Carse of Boquhaple, in the parish of Kincardine-in-Men- teith.s Robert Gourlay of Wester Boquhaple had, on the 12th February, 1743, a charter of the lands of Brae in Menteith.^ FAMILIES IN THE NORTHERN COUNTIES. Henry de Gorlay was, on the 25th September, 1286, ap- pointed on an inquest to inquire into the boundaries of cer- tain pasture lands in the barony of Panmur.7 And as Henry de Gorlay, Knight, he is put on a commission, appointed on the 14th October, 1286.^ William de Gourlay de Balgally did homage to Edward I at Berwick in 1296.9 In 1328, William Gourlay is one of the witnesses to a charter, whereby Walter de Schaklock granted to Henry de Ross a third part of the lands of Inieney, near Montrose. '° 1 Register of the Great Seal, xxx., 491. 2 Register of Deeds, Vol. 310. 3 Register of Deeds, Vol. 506. * Acta Pari. Scot, Vol. vi., Pt. I., p. 622. » Register of the Great Seal, xc, 122. * Register of the Great Seal, xcvii., 286. ' Harleian Charter, 43, B. g. * Register of Aberbrothock, 383. "Ragman Roll, 126; Prynne, 654; Palgrave, ig6. There are two considerable estates called Balgally, Balgillie, or Balgillo, in the County of Forfar, one of which is situated within the parish and thanedom of Tannadice, the other in the parish of Monifieth (Jervise's "Angus and Mearns," p. 313). '" Register of Aberbrothock, 339. 34 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Sir John Gourlay, monk of Aberbrotliock, is witness to a citation by John of Eglyntoun, Prior of Blantyre, dated at St. Andrews, 28th January, 1392; he is also witness to a sentence of excommunication against Robert, Bishop of Dunkeld, on the 25th February of the same year.' On the 6th November, 15 16, James Gurlay (Gourlay)' rented from the Abbot of Cupar three acres and three roods of land.- In 1558 William Gourlay was tenant of Cause- yend, on the lands of the Abbey. ^ On the 26th January, 1600, William Gourlay, described as portioner of Calseyend of Cupar, sold to Charles Bell for £2,000, four acres of land at Keithock.^ At Dundee, on the 12th November, 1602, Thomas Gour- lay of Dargo granted to Patrick Cadzow, portioner at Lifif, a bond for fifty-five merks.s Thomas Gourlay is, in No- vember, 1613, named as meal-maker at Invergowrie, in a bond granted by him for 500 merks.^ In May, 1628, Walter Gourlay, maltster-burgess of Dun- dee, executed his will. To his elder son, James, he be- queathed a third part of his estate; and he provided legacies to his son, John, and his daughters, Margaret, Jean, and Catherine. His will was confirmed at Brechin in June, 1628, when his " free gear " was estimated at £2886, 13s, 4d.7 James Gourlay, brother of Walter, died at Dundee in February, 1631; his testament-dative was given up by Katherine Alexander, his relict, in name of Walter Gourlay, their son.^ Patrick Gourlay, in Bervie, died in May, 1640, leaving a son, Thomas.9 In fortifying the place against the approach of Cromwell, the Magistrates of Dundee removed a tenement belonging to David Gourlay, a burgess, who, failing to obtain compen- sation, presented a complaint to Parliament. On the 23d 1 Register of Cambuskenneth, pp. oo, loo, 105. * Rental Book of Abbey of Cupar, Vol. i., pp. zgi, sqa, 312. s Rental Book of Abbey of Cupar, Vol. ii., pp. 74. 75< 1701 183, 213. * Register of Deeds. * Register of Deeds. 8 Register of Deeds. ' Brechin Com. Register. * Brechin Com. Register. Brechin Com. Register. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 35 June, 1649, the Estates ordained the Magistrates to pay to their petitioner the sum of a thousand merks.' Patrick Gourlay, Town Clerk of Dundee, died in January, 1667, at the age of forty-seven. To his memory was reared in the burying-ground a monument, bearing a commenda- tory inscription, partly in Latin verse. ^ James Gourlay, glover in Dundee, had a son, William, who, graduating at the University of St. Andrews in 1736, was, in October, 1742, licensed to preach. On the 6th March, 1752, he was ordained minister of Flisk, Fifeshire. He died on the i6th October, 1780, at the age of seventy. In the living of Flisk he was succeeded by his son, William, who died on the 2d March, 18 10, at the age of sixty-one.^ John Gourlay, a native of Brechin, studied at King's Col- lege, Aberdeen, and, in July, 1799, was ordained assistant minister of Arbuthnot. He was translated to the parish of Lintrathen in 1813, and from thence, in 1819, to that of Cortachy. He died on the 27th March. 1826. By his wife, Sarah Anne Hunter, he had a son, William.4 On the 5th May, 1540, in an account of money belonging to the Cathedral of Aberdeen, there appears a balance of 6s, 8d, resting in the hands of Sir John Gurla.s 1 Acta Pari. Scot., vi., Part, ii., 483. 2 Monuments and Monumental Inscriptions in Scotland, Vol. ii., p. 215. 3 Fasti Eccl. Scot., ii., 494. < Fasti Eccl. Scot., iii., 756, 767. ^ Chartulary of Aberdeen. PART SECOND. &)ctvcid FROM THE Porter Genealogy, COMPILED BY HENRY PORTER ANDREWS. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y., 1893. Vol. I, pp. 371-2. WILLLIAM GURLEY came from Inverness, Scotland, with the family of Rev. Soloman Stoddard, to Northampton, Mass. He mar- ried Hester IngersoU, born August 3, 1663, daughter of John Inger- soU, of Northampton, who married, September 12, 1637, Abigail Bas- com, daughter of Thomas Bascom, from England. WILLIAM GURLEY was drowned. May i, 1687. She married (second husband) Benoni Jones, who was killed by Indians, May 13, 1704, she being taken to Canada, where she died in captivity. WILLIAM GURLEY, OxNE OF THE FIRST SETTLERS OF NORTHAMPTON, MASS. WILLIAM GURLEY, of Northampton, Mass., after- wards of Coventry and Mansfield, Conn., was born in Inver- ness, Scotland, in 1665, and came with the family of Rev. Solomon Stoddard from England to Northampton, Mass., in 1679, at the age of 14 years; in whose family he was brought up and educated. William Gurley married Hester Ingersoll • 1684, daughter of John and Abigail (Bascom) Ingersoll. Abigail Bascom was daughter of Thomas Bascom from England. Hester Ingersoll was born Aug. 3, 1663. Mr. William Gurley was accidentally drowned in the Con- necticut River May i, 1687, at the age of 22 years. He is reputed to have been truly pious and a sincere fol- lower of Jesus Christ. Children of William Gurley and Hester Ingersoll, his wife, one only: I. Samuel, born May 17, 1687. After his death his widow married Benoni Jones of Northampton, Mass., January 23, 1689, by whom she had four children, viz. : Jonathan, born Jan. 4, 1695 > ^^'^ <^'^^ young. Benjamin, " 1696 ; and settled in Coventry, Conn. Ebenezer, " Nov. 12, 169S. Jonathan, " Mar. 3, 1703. The two last, together with their father, were slain by the enemy at Poscummuck, north end of Mount Tom, North- ampton. Mass.. May 13, 1704. The following is taken from the History of Rev. John Williams, who was also a captive in Canada at the time of 40 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Mrs. Gurley's (alias Jones) death, etc., and conversed with her daily: " At the time of the massacre at Poscummock, north end of Mount Tom, Mass., there were three families dwelling there, the enemy (Indians) beat down and killed the men and children like brutes, and after ransacking the houses they set them on fire, and took the three women and what plunder they desired to Canada, where one of the women soon died; on the arrival of the women in Canada the Catholic priests soon went to work trying to convert them to their religion. One of the women, says Rev. Mr. Williams, they got to con- fess their religion without much difficulty, but the Jones woman was very reluctant and obstinate, but, finally, was taken sick, and the priests constantly annoying and tor- menting her night and day, got her to say she confessed their religion, and tried to make her promise that if she ever got well and returned to Connecticut, that she would try to convert her friends and relatives to become Catholics, and when her tongue had become so dry that she could not speak, the priest anointed her with his holy oil, and she departed this life Nov. Q.y, 1705. " Rev. Mr. Williams." Taken from the History of Deerfield, Mass.: " Those carried to Canada were Esther, wife of Benoni Jones; her niece, Margaret Huggins, eighteen years old; and Elisha, son of John Searls, eight years old. (Margaret Huggins afterwards returned to Conn.) " The slain were Samuel Janes, forty years old, with his wife, Sarah, and children, Obadiah, five years old; Ebenezer, three years old ; and Sarah, one year old. Also four children of Benjamin Janes: Hannah, eight years old; Marion, four years old; Nathan, one year old; and one of unknown name and age. " Benoni Jones, about thirty years old, with his children: Ebenezer, six years old; and Jonathan, one year old. " Also John Searls, about fifty-eight years old, and three children." Another account, as follows, viz.: " May I2th. Pascomock Fort taken by y'= French & Indians, being about seventy-two. " They took and captivated y« whole Garison, being about thirty-seven persons. 3 O o THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 41 " The English pursuing of them caused them to knock all the Captives on the head, save five or six. " Three were carried to Canada with them ; the others es- caped, and about seven of those knocked on the head re- covered. Y«= rest died. Capt. John Taylor was killed in the fight, and Samuel Bartlette wounded." The author of this history hopes its readers will ever think how Mrs. Esther Jones must have felt at the time of the slaying of her husband and two children, and what must have been the thoughts of that Christian woman dur- ing her captivity before her death in Canada. What must have been her thoughts of her two small children she had left in Connecticut, and by being tormented day and night by those Catholic priests, who were trying to convert her to their religion? Those must have been long days and wearisome nights. These are thoughts that the reader will do well to ponder, and also the history of the Irish Re- bellion of 1798. DESCENDANTS IN THE LINE OF SAMUEL GUR- LEY, SON OF WILLIAM GURLEY. I. SAMUEL GURLEY, of North Coventry, Conn., after- w^ards of Mansfield, in the same state, was married to Ex- perience Rust, daughter of Nathaniel Rust of North Coventry, formerly of Northampton, Alass., and Mary, his wife, who was Mary Atchison of Hatfield, Mass., about 1712; she was born in November, 1693. Nathaniel Rust was son of Israel Rust of Northampton, Mass., and Rebecca, his wife, daughter of William Clark of the same town. Mr. Samuel Gurley died February 23, 1760, in the 74th year of his age. " He was distinguished for piety, and was eminently use- ful in the cause of religion and humanity." His widow, Mrs. Experience Gurley, died July 10, 1768, in the 74th year of her age. Children of Samuel Gurley and Experience Rust, his wnfe : 42 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 2. Esther, born Feb. 24, 1 713, 3- Jonathan, (1 Apr. 2, 1715. 4- Samuel, <( June 30, 1 71 7. 5- Lois, (( Jan. 17, 1720. 6. Eunice, It June 14, 1722. 7- Experience, K Jan. 16, 1725. S. Margaret, (( May 4, 1727; died Apr. 12, 1737, aged 10 years. 9- Mary, ) j' t( Mar. 7, 1729; died Jan. i, 1746, in her 17th year. 10. Daughter, j r^ II ic it J died soon after birth. II. Abigail, « Samuel Gurley was a farmer, and lived near the old Gur- ley burying-ground. He was a prominent man of the town, and done well his part in its management in political affairs. 2. ESTHER GURLEY, daughter of Samuel Gurley and Experience Rust, of Mansfield, Conn., married John Storrs of the same town, January 2, 1735. Mrs. Esther Storrs died March 15, 1746, in her 33d year. [After her death he married Mary Chaplin of Pomfret, Conn.] John Storrs. Esq., died Oct. 6, 1753, age 51 years. Children of John Storrs, Esq., and Esther Gurley, his wife: John, born Dec. i, 1735. Son, " Aug. 2, 173S; died Aug. 17, 1S3S. Lydia, " Aug. 18, 1742. Nathaniel, " »i75i- 3. JONyVTHAN GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was mar- ried to Hannah Baker, daughter of Joseph and Abigail (Bissell) Baker of Tolland, in the same state, Aug. 4, 1737. Hannah Baker was born at Windsor, April 9, 1709. Abi- gail Bissell (wife of Joseph Baker) was the daughter of John and Abigail (Filley) Bissell. She was born Aug. 3, 1681. She died at Mansfield Feb. 13, 1767, and was buried near her daughter, Hannah Gurley, in the old Gurley burying- ground. Dea. Jonathan Gurley died Nov. i, 1778, in the 64th year of his age. His widow, Mrs. Hannah Gurley, died May 16, 1796, in the 88th year of her age. Children of Jonathan Gurley and Hannah Baker, his wife: o > ^ > X O a THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 43 12. William, born June 4. 1738. 13- Hannah, (t Aug. 9. 1740. 14. Jacob Baker, a May I, 1770; 75- Hannah, It Dec. 22, 1771. 76. Eunice, u Oct. 25, 1773- 77- Israel, n Jan. 18, 1776. /S. Samuel, a April 20, 177S. 79- Matilda, 1775- He died while sustaining said pastoral relation Feb. 27, 181 2. Mr. Gurley was a faithful and successful minister. His disposition was amiable. His native talents were good. His rank as a scholar in college was high, as was also his standing among his brethren in the ministry. His piety was eminent, yet doubts as to his final accept- ance with God occasionally clouded his mind. A season of this kind occurred within a few years of the close of his life. But, as death drew near, he saw the approach of dis- solution with a good degree of Christian fortitude possess- ing his soul in patience, and in the valley of the shadow of death was calm and serene as a summer evening. " His end was peace. To this day his memory is cherished by many persons in this place in middle and advanced life with very affectionate regard." (By Rev. John Avery, Pastor, 1848.) Memorium on the life of Mrs. Mary Peters, wife of Gen. Absalom Peters, formerly wife of Rev. John Gurley of Leba- non, Exeter Society, Conn.: At Lebanon, Conn., April 27, aged 80 years, Mrs. Mary THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 53 Peters, wife of Gen. Absalom Peters of that town, who, by this l:)ereavement, is left the second time a widow at the advanced age of 83 years. Mrs. Peters was a sister of the Rev. Dr. Porter of Catskill, New York, was for many years the wife of the Rev. John Gurley, deceased, pastor of a church in Lebanon, and mother of the Rev. Ralph Randolph Gurley, Secretary of the American Colonization Society. She was married to her surviving husband in 1820, and by her amiable, dignified, and Christian deportment quality, en- deared herself to his numerous family and friends. Her character in all the relations of life was peculiarly excellent and her humble, consistent, and confiding piety, as it was her adornment while living, prepared her for a calm and peace- ful death. The remembrance of her name and example is precious. — Communication. 25- PHINEAS GURLEY, of Parishville, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., formerly of Mansfield, Conn., was married to Susan- nah Swift, daughter of John and Jerusha Swift of Mansfield, Conn., Nov. i, 1779. Mr. Phineas Gurley died Mrs. Susannah Gurley died Children of Phineas Gurley and Susannah Swift, his wife : 93. Jemima, born 94. Phineas, " 95. Shubael, " 1787. 96. Susannah, " 97. John Swift, " 1790. 98. Clark, " 99. Joshua, " i795- 100. Lucinda, ) c " loi. Clarinda, j ^ " 102. Desire, " Mr. Phineas Gurley was a farmer, and, when living in Mansfield, resided about one mile northwesterly of the old Gurley burying-ground. Mr. Phineas Gurley's name is among the soldiers who served in the war of the American Independence, 1775- 1782, credited to Mansfield, Conn. Phineas Gurley (and Jacob B. Gurley, No. 14) marched for Boston, Mass., in the Lexington Alarm, April, 1775. CA THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Phineas Gurley served eight clays and Jacob B. Gurley served three days. About the year 1800 Mr. Phineas Gurley moved with his family to St. Lawrence Co., New York, where he resided the remainder of his life. 29. HANNAH GURLEY, daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Walker) Gurley (his 2d wife), married Nathan Dexter of Mansfield, Conn., June 6, 1785. Mrs. Hannah Dexter died Feb. 16, 1803, age 45 years. Children of Nathan Dexter and Hannah Gurley, his wife: Minerva, born Dorcas, " Ward, " 30. LOIS GURLEY, daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Walker) Gurley of Mansfield, Conn., married Abraham Cakes of Winchendon, Mass., afterwards of Whitestown and Bridgewater, Oneida Co., N. Y., Jan. 31, 1793. Mrs. Lois Oakes died of consumption July 17, 1809, in the 47th year of her age. After her death Mr. Abraham Oakes married Mrs. Rhoda (Parsons) Luce, widow of Reuben Luce, deceased. Mr. Abraham Oakes died May 8, 1844, aged 74 years. Mrs. Rhoda Parsons (alias Luce, alias Oakes) died July I, 1870. Children of Abraham Oakes and Lois Gurley, his ist wife: Mary, born Aug. 31, 1793. Relief Whitcomb, " April 6, 1795. Lucinda, " June 6, 1797. Gurley, " Jan. I, 1800. Laura, " 1803. Mr. Abraham Oakes, occupation, farming. He was a prominent man in the town and in the Congregational Cliurch. He filled at various times nearly every office in the town. 31. ZENAS GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., afterwards of Bridgewater, N. Y., was twice married: ist. To Lavinia Dimock of the same town, April 9, 1789. She died Dec. 7, 1791, age 22 years. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 55 2d marriage, to Experience Hovey, daughter of Joseph Hovey of Mansfiekl, Conn. Mr' Zenas Gurley died Dec. 18, 1800, age 35 years. Children of Zenas Gurley and Laviana Dimock, his ist wife, one only: 103. Samuel, born June 30, 1790; died in infancy. Children of Zenas Gurley and Experience Hovey, his 2d wife: 104. Henry, born Oct., i794- 105. Eunice, " 1796- 106. Lavinia, " April 3, 1799. 107. Zenas Hovey, " May 15, 1801. 32. MARGARET GURLEY, daughter of Samuel and Han- nah (Walker) Gurley (his 2d wife), of Mansfield, Conn., was thrice married: ist. To Timothy White of Coventry, Conn., Nov. 11, 1790. Timothy White died After his death she married Mr. Carey. And after his death she married Dea. Mrs. Margaret White (alias Carey, alias ), died in Oswego, N. Y. Children of Timothy White and Margaet Gurley, his wife: Ulysis Gurley, born Marilla, " Harriet, " Betsey, " Children of Mr. ■ Carey and Mrs. Margaret (Gur- ley) White, his wife: Horatio F., born Susan, " Amanda, " Children by 3d husband, none. 34. BENNETT GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was mar- ried to Hadassah King (Kidder) Nov. 12, 1807, daughter of King of the same town. Mr. Bennet Gurley died Aug. 14, 1825, age 58 years. [After his death his widow married Erastus Edwards, March 12, 1832.] 56 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Children of jjcnnet Gurlcy and liadassah King Kidder, his wife: io8. William F., born Dec. 19, 1809. 109. Eunice, " Feb. 12, 1812. no. Experience, " Nov. 12, 1814. 111. Olive, " Jan. 22, 1817; died Jan. 3, 1894, aged 77, unmarried. 112. Elizabeth, " Jan. 15, 1819; died young. Mr. Bennet Gtirley, occupation, farming. 35. WILLIAM GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was twice married: ist. To Ann Delphia, daughter of Capt. John Delphia of Newport, R. I., April 14, 1822. She died Sept. 19, 183 1, age 33 years. 2d. To Precinda Reade, Oct. 18, 1831. Mr. William Gurley died May 8, 1844, aged 75 years. His widow, Mrs. Precinda Gurley, died Jan. 23, 1881, aged 95 years, 6 mo. Children of William Gurley and xA.nn Delphia, his ist wife : 113. William Chauncey, born June 19, 1823. Note below. 114. Christopher Allen, " July 17, 1828. " " 115. Eliza Weed, " Sept. 9, 1830. Children by 2d marriage: None. William Gurley, occupation, farmer. William C. Gur- ley died Dec. 2, 185 1, age 28 years, unmarried. Christopher A. Gurley died Aug. , 1829, age i year. 36. BETTY GURLEY, daughter of William Gurley and Betty Field (his ist wife), of Mansfield, Conn., married Mr. . Plowland of Bridgewater, N. Y. 37. EXPERIENCE GURLEY, daughter of William Gur- ley and Betty Field (his ist wife), of Mansfield, Conn., mar- ried Mr. Blakeman of Bridgewater, N. Y. 38. ICHABOD GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was mar- ried to Hannah Woodward of Coventry, in the same state, April 30, 1807. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 57 Mr. Ichabod Gurley died March 26, 1814, age 34 years. His widow, Mrs. Hannah Gurley, died Children of Ichabod Gurley and Hannah Woodward, his wife: 116. Caroline, born April 14, 1809. 117. Ichabod Strong, " Feb. 20, 181 1. 118. Anna Melissa, " Aug. — , 1S13; died in infancy. 40. JESSE GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was married to Parthena Wright July , 1805, daughter of Elisha Wright of the same town. Dea. Jesse Gurley died Dec. 24, 1853, age 68 years. His widow, Mrs. Parthena Gurley, died Oct. 8, i860, aged 76 years. Children of Jesse Gurley and Parthena Wright, his wife: iig. SiBBiL Sophia, born April 16, 1806. 120. Saphrona Spafford, " Jan. 26,1808. • 121. Mary, " June 19, 1S13. Jesse Gurley having been born and reared in Mansfield, and having resided in the same general neighborhood until middle life, his character and reputation which he main- tained were fully established. No stain or reproach were ever attached to his name. An intelligent, broad-minded, just man, he won the respect and confidence of all who knew him. In early manhood he became a member of the Baptist Church in Mansfield, and his daily life was an illustration of the true man and active Christian. That church, then, was a strong, influential body, and manifested its appreciation of his abilities by early appoint- ing him as clerk of the church, and, later, chose him a deacon, which ofifice he held until bodily infirmities laid him aside from active duties, and necessitated his removal to an- other locality. The Rev. Dr. Cherry, who officiated at his funeral in Philadelphia, who had known him intimately for years, said of him: " While in the church at Mansfield he was one of the first to engage in the work of modern missions. Sabbath- school, and other kindred benevolent enterprises. And in these respects he left behind him in that town, as I had the means of knowing as a subsequent pastor of that church, 58 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. the savor of that name. Before I had ever seen his form, I often heard the name of Deacon Gurley spoken as if cher- ished with grateful remembrance. He was known there in the midst of his days and in the full vigor of his early man- hood, as a man of correct principles, and of high and con- scientious regard for Christian obligation. The reputation he left behind him in that town approaches near the descrip- tion given in that familiar line, ' An honest man the noblest work of God.' " Since leaving Mansfield he has been connected with the churches in Marlborough, Colchester borough, Central Nor- wich in Connecticut, the First Church, Springfield, Mass., and the Tabernacle in Philadelphia, Pa. A daughter, who still survives him, says that not one un- pleasant thought is connected with the memory of her father, no disagreeable habit or manner, no outburst of temper, no hasty, unreasonable requirement or rebuke, no moody gloom, forebodings, or complaint, yet, ever firm and resolute with cheerful alacrity, putting his hand to whatever duty or labor was presented before him. His physical sufferings were great for more than twenty years, but he patiently endured to the end, when, wathout a groan or struggle, he fell asleep. "Asleep in Jesus. Oh, how sweet, To be for such a shimber meet ! " 42. LYDIA GURLEY, daughter of Jacob Baker Gurley and Hannah Brigham of Mansfield, Conn., married Benjamin Pierce of Brooklyn, Conn., Dec. 24, 1786. Mrs. Lydia Pierce died Aug. 12, 1787, age 20 years. 43. ARTEMAS GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was twice married: ist. To Sarah Steele, daughter of John Steele of Tolland, Conn., March 29, 1792. She died January 16, 1804, age 35 years. 2d. To Martha (Shepard) Hovey, widow of Elisha Hovey, deceased, of Mansfield, and daughter of Jesse Shep- ard of Plainfield, Conn., March 24. 1805. Artemas Gurley, Esq., died suddenly May 18, 1822, in the 53d year of his age. > H PI > > O G w C-T THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 59 His widow, Mrs. Martha Gurley, died at Pulaski, N. Y., Jan. 4, 1848, in the 72d year of her age. Children of Artemas Gnrley and Sarah Steele, his ist wife: 122. LoviNiA, born Oct. 2, 1794. 123. Sarah Steele, " Nov. 7, 1796; died Jan. 4, 1870, aged 73 years, unmarried. 124. Abigail, " Mar. 21, 1799. 125. Uriah Brigham, " Sept. 27, 1801. Children of Artemas Gurley and Mrs. Martha Hovey (alias Shepard), his 2d wife: 126. Artemas Shepard, born July 31, 1807; d. Feb. 28, 1808. 127. George, " April 6, 1809. 128. Charles Artemas, " May 8, 181 1. 129. Mary, " June 24, 1813; d. Oct. 16, 1S15. Mr. Artemas Gurley was a farmer. He was a man highly respected, and held many of^ces of trust. He represented his town in the Legislature in the years 1804, 1807, and 1819. Epitaph. " A kind husband, affectionate parent, and a worthy, up- right magistrate; and died in the midst of usefulness, uni- versally regretted." [Monument, old Gurley burying-ground.] Mrs. Martha S. Gurley lived the last fourteen years of her life with her son, Mr. George Gurley of Pulaski, N. Y., where she died, and is buried there. 44. JACOB BAKER GURLEY, Esq., of New London, Conn., formerly of Mansfield, in the same state, was mar- ried to Elizabeth Griswold, daughter of Dea. John Griswold of Blackball, Lyme, Conn., March 28, 1802. Jacob Baker Gurley, Esq., died Sept. 24, 1856, at the age of 85 years. His widow, Mrs. Ehzabeth Gurley, died June 22, 1857, aged 78 years. [Burial, New London, Conn.] Children of Jacob Baker Gurley, Esq., and Elizabeth Griswold, his wife: 130. Charles, born April 19, 1803; died Oct. i, 1805. 13T. Sarah Griswold, " Nov. 26, 1804. 132. Mary Brainard, " Sept. 11, 1806 ; died May 9, 1849. 133. Charles Griswold, " June 4, 1808 ; died July 4, 1828. 134. Elizabeth, " May 20, 1810; died Dec. 19, 1829. 6o THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 135. Ursula Wolcott, born May 13, 1812 ; died Aug. 28, 1S2S. 136. Hannah Brkjham, " April 10, 1S14; died Feb. 2, 1831. 137. John Griswold, " Jan. 17, 1S16; died July i, 1830. 13S. Ellen, " Dec. 25, 1817 ; married C. A. Gurley. 139. Lydia Ann, " Mar. 31, 1S18 ; died Nov. 5, 1820. 140. Ann, " Nov. 27, 1823; died Nov. i, 1846, unmarried. Jacob B. Gurley, Esq., pf New London, Conn., w'as born in the town of Mansfield, Tolland Co., Conn., Aug. 2, 1771 (house shows by photo.). He attended the common schools of the town, and graduated at Dartmouth College in 1793. He was principal or preceptor of the Union School at New London, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1797, and became one of the ablest lawyers in New London County. Mr. Gurley was one of the incorporators of the Savings Bank at New London, 1827. He was a public spirited man, and did much for the advancement of the town and city. Soon after the death of his father, he became the owner of the homestead, which he owned the remainder of his life, and rented it during these years to his son-in-law, Mr. An- son Turner. After the death of Mr. Gurley this farm came into the pos- session of his son-in-law, Mr. Charles A. Gurley, who kept it but a few years, and then sold it. This farm had been in the possession of the Gurleys for over a century, and is situated a little south of the old Gurley burying-ground. Charles Griswold Gurley, son of Jacob B. Gurley, Esq., graduated at Yale College, 1827, and died July 4, 1828. 46. EBENEZER GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was mar- ried to Sally Balcom, daughter of Joseph Balcom. of the same town, Jan. i, 1800. Mrs. Sally Gurley died April 21, 1864, at the age of 89 years. Mr. Ebenezer Gurley died July 3, 1864, at the age of 87 years. [Gravestones Gurley burying-ground.] Children of Ebenezer Gurley and Sally Balcom, his wife: 141. Jacob Baker, born Sept. 26, 1803. 142. Emily, " May 26, 1806. 143. Ehenezer R., " Oct. 17, 1808. 144. Joseph Balcom, " April 9,1811; died , aged 14 years. 145. Sarah, " Aug. 17, 1815. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. gj Mr. Ebenezer Gurley always resided in the town where he was born; he received his education at the common school, and for a time was engaged as clerk in some of the stores of the town, but the larger part of his life was occupied in farming. He became totally blind quite a number of years before his death, and during all the latter part of his life, he and his wife were supported by their son, E. R. Gurley. Mrs. Sally Gurley was a woman w^ho took great delight in having her grandchildren visit her, to which the writer of this l)0()k can testify. She was remarkably kind, and through all her troubles and trials of life she showed a great degree of patience and christian fortitude. She was a member of the North Parish Congregational Church, where she used to attend in her earlier married life. Mr. Ebenezer Gurley was the last Gurley to live on the old Jonathan Gurley homestead, now (1896) owned and im- proved by the Costellos, and is situated about one-half mile west of the North Parish Congregational Church. This house is shown with Jonathan Gurley's record. 47. ABIGAIL GURLEY, daughter of Jacob Baker Gurley and Hannah Brigham of Mansfield, Conn., married Elijah Hinckley of Cambridge, Vermont, January 29, 1799. Mrs. Abigail Hinckley died Jan. 29, 1855, aged y^ years. Children of Elijah Hinckley and Abigail Gurley, his wife : Chauncey, born ; died July 13, 1866. 51- HANNAH GURLEY, daughter of Jacob Baker Gurley and Hannah Brigham of Mansfield, Conn., married Anson Turner of the same town, April 22, 1814. Mr. Anson Turner died June 26, 1871, aged 85 years. His widow, Mrs. Hannah Turner, died March 18, 1884, aged 92 years, 10 months. Children of Anson Turner and Hannah Gurley, his wife: Ursula Jane, born Aug. 15, 1815; died Dec. 14, 1S43. Mary Abigail, " April 30, 181 7; died Nov. i, 1824. Phineas Ward, " Nov. 24, 1819. Hannah Brigham, " Oct. 23, 1821 ; d. Oct. 3, 1874, aged 53 yrs., unmar'd. Henry Fayette, " July 24, 1824. 62 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Daughter, ) c born Dec. 14,1826; died in infancy. Jacob Gurley, " May 4, 1S2S ; died July 11, 1S34. Mr. Anson Turner was a farmer all his life, was honest and upright in all his dealings with his fellowman (and knciu well hotv to give and take a joke ivhen the occasion required). 52. EPHRAIM GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was twice married: ist. To Bethia Brooks, daughter of Brooks of , March 20, 1788. She died May 23, 1844, aged yy years. 2d. To Widow Hannah Cross, May 22, 1845. Mr. Ephraim Gurley died Sept. 2, 1845, aged 80 years. Children of Ephraim Gurley and Bethia Brooks, his ist wife : 146 Ephraim, born Mar. 4> 17S9. 147 Clarissa, a Jan. 15, 1791. 148. Marcia, (( Dec. 21, 1792. 149 Olive, II Sept. 20, 1794; married John Winchester 150 Lucius, II Nov. 8, 1796. 151 Chauncey II Oct. 15, 1798. 152 Sophia, II Oct. 5. iSoo; married John Winchester 153 Esther, II Mar. '3. 1805. 154 Maria, II Jan. 21, 1807. Children by 2d marriage: None. Mr. Ephraim Gurley was one of Mansfield's most ingen- ious and business men, he resided in the village of Gurley- ville, which was named after him. He commenced in his early manhood the manufacture of screw-augers and steel- yards, which he manufactured in large quantities and sup- plied nearly the whole of New England with them. They were made by means of a trip-hammer to draw out the steel from large bars to nearly their proper shape, and then finished by himself and his workmen. He was an honest, upright man, and had the respect of all who knew him; for many years he was a member of the North Parish Congregational Church, l)ut. in 1826. he left that church and united with the Methodist Church at Gur- leyville. (His house shows by photo.) o ^ ? ^ « ^ K .^ ^ ■a iZ Si S 1^ 1^ v^ r K\ ^ M T. w L « D o ~ c - w ^ m S?^ THE GURLEV FAMILY GENEALOGY. 63 CAPT. ROGER GURLEY, of WiUimantic, Conn., form- erly of Mansfield, in the same state, was married to Pamela Bicknell, daughter of Moses Bicknell of Mansfield, Conn., March 22, 1792. Capt. Roger Gurley died Oct. 27, 1836, aged 70 years. His widow, Mrs. Pamela Gurley, died Feb. 9, 1842, aged 69 years. Children of Capt. Roger Gurley and Pamela Bicknell, his wife: 155 Jonathan, born Mar. I, 1793- 156. Pamela, u July 3I1 1794- 157- JOSEPHAS, u Mar. 26, 1796. 15S. Almira, a Oct. 10, 1797. 159 Orvilla, tt Aug. 19, 1800 ; died July 22, 1S02. 160. Sally, (f May 28, 1802. 161 Harriet, (( Aug. 11, 1804. 162 Julia, a Jan. 20, 1S07. 163. Moses Bicknell, a Dec. ij> I 809 ; died, by drowning, J 164 Daughter, it June 22, 1811 ; died in infancy. 165 Louisa, ii Oct. I, 1812; died Oct. 28, 1822. 166 Harrison, u Jan. 14, 1815. July I, 1830. Capt. Roger Gurley lived nearly all his life in the town of Mansfield, Conn; for a number of years he lived at Mans- field, Four-Corners (so called), where he built a tavern, which he kept, and was postmaster of that office for a num- ber of years. Capt. Gurley, for quite a number of years, was engaged in farming, and owned the farm afterwards known as the James Chapman Farm, situated about one- fourth mile north of the North Parish Congregational Church, on the west side of the highway. He was a man who took an active part in the political affairs of the town, and represented it in the Legislature in the year 1823. In the year 1835 Capt. Roger Gurley bought a building lot on Union Street, WiUimantic, Conn., where he and his son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Woodward, built a two-story frame house, each owning one-half of said house, where Capt. Gurley lived the remainder of his life. Among papers left by Capt. Roger Gurley is a warrant signed by Lieut. -Col. Lebeus Larrabce of the 5th Reg. Conn. Militia. He also had a commission as Lieut, of the 6th Company in the 5th Reg. of Militia in the State of Con- necticut, April 12, 1803, by Jonathan Trumbull, signed May 19, 1803. 64 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEAI,OGY. Capt. Roger Giirley was for many years a member of the North P'arish Cong-regational Church, from which he took a letter, Nov. 7, 1830, to the Congregational Church at Willimantic, Conn. 54- JONATHAN GURLEY, of Coventry, Conn., formerly of Mansfield, in the same state, was married to Abigail Rose of Coventry, Conn., Feb. 17, 1791. Mr. Jonathan Gurley died Dec. 5, 1791, age 23 years. After his death his widow married Josiah Talcott, Nov. 24- 1793- Children of Jonathan Gurley and Abigail Rose, his wife, one only: 167. Electa, born , 1791 ; died, aged 20 months. ANNA GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan Gurley and Jerusha Bennet of Mansfield, Conn., married Abner Abbott of West Stock-bridge, Mass., Nov. 24, 1791. Mrs. Anna Abbott died Sept. , 1822, age 52 years. Children of Abner Abbott and Anna Gurley, his wife: Joseph, born Reuben, " Anna, " Jonathan Gurley, " Flavel, Sylvester, " William, " Jerusha, " JERUSHA GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan Gurley and Jerusha Bennet of Mansfield, Conn., married Ichabod Griggs of Tolland, in the same state, 1792. Children of Ichabod Griggs and Jerusha Gurley, his wife: Girl, born Ichabod, " David, Harriet, " Anna, " ESTHER GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan Gurley and Jerusha Bennet of Mansfield. Conn., married Jesse Hall of Bridgewater, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1798. Mrs. Esther Hall died Oct. 25, 1803, age 28 years. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 65 58. OLIVE GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan Gnrley and Jerusha Bennet of Mansfield, Conn., married Levi Good- ell of the same town. Children of Levi Goodell and Olive Gurley, his wife: Harriet, born Horace, " Jeruslia, " Clarisa, " Levi, '■ Mary, " Orrilla, '• 59- REBECCA GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan Gurley and Jerusha Bennet of Mansfield, Conn., married Allen Stewart of Hartford, Conn., April 18, 1797. Capt. Allen Stewart died Sept. 12, 1849, aged 73 years. Children of Capt. Allen Stewart and Rebecca Gurley, his wife : Harriet. born ; died in infancy. Levi. '• James Gurley, " Julia, '• Louisa, " 60. FLAVEL GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was married to Polly Sargent. Children of Flavel Gurley and Polly Sargent, his wife: 168. Mary Ann, born 169. Emilus, ) S " T70. Emily. (^ 62. HARRIET GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan Gurley and Jerusha Bennet of Mansfield, Conn., married Jacob Dun- ham of the same town, afterwards of Portland, Maine. Children of Jacob Dunham and Harriet Gurley, his wife: Louisa, I c born Sister, ( ^ Armina, Arvilla, ) S Orrilla, ) ^ Edwin, \Vallace, 5 66 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 63. ALICE ELIZABETH GURLEY, daughter of Daniel Gurley and Elizabeth Ellis (his first wife), of Mansfield, Conn., married "Elnathan Phelps of Andover, in the same state, Aug. 13, 1795. Children of Elnathan Phelps and Alice Gurley, his wife: Millie, born July 14, 1796. Daniel, '• Aug. 30, 1798. Olive, " Aug. 29, 1800. Asher Gurley, " Dec. 18, 1807. 66. NAHUM GURLEY of Sand Bank, Oswego Co., N. Y., formerly of Hartford, Conn., was married to Nellie Eliza- beth Goodrich of Glastonbury, Conn. Mrs. Nellie E. Gurley died Aug. 8, 1849, ^.ged 65 years. Mr. Nahum Gurley died April 30, 1858, aged 81 years. [Burial Sand Bank, N. Y.] Children of Nahum Gurley and Nellie E. Goodrich, his wife : 171. Keziah, 172. Asher, 173- Emily, 174. Daniel, 175- Edwin, 176. David L., ^77- Maria E., ) g 178. Nahum, j ^^ 179. Isaac Newton born ■1 May 31, 1785. u u Mar. -> 1808. a Feb. 23> 1813. li Apr. 18, .815. (1 ti a 7 died in infancy. i( Dec. 18, 1807. 67. TITUS GURLEY, of Coventry, Conn., was married to Martha (called Patty). Children of Titus Gurley and Patty , his wife, one only: 180. Royal Oladine, born June 30. iSio. Titus Gurley left Coventry, Conn., and went to Havre De Grace, Harford Co., Md., when his son, Royal Oladine Gur- ley was a very small boy, which is the last known of him. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 67 68. JASON GURLEY, of Troy Grove, La Salle Co., TIL, formerly of East Hartford and Mansfield, Conn., was mar- ried to Susan Bryant. Mr. Jason Gurley died , 1873, age 64 years. His widow, Mrs. Susan Gurley, died , 1875, age 64 years. Children of Jason Gurley and Susan Bryant, his wife: iSi. Joel, born 182. Julius, " died, unmarried. 183. Jason, " 184. Susan, ■' 185. John Addison, " Dec. 9, 1S13. 186. Delia, " Mar. 14, 1S19. 187. Benjamin Franklin. ■' died, unmarried, aged 24 years. 1S8. Sarah Bryant, " May 27, 1S23. Mr. Jason Gurley was born in Mansfield, Conn., Nov. 4, 1779. After he was married, he kept the tavern at Bolton Notch, Conn., for a number of years, and then removed with his family to East Hartford, Conn., where he resided until 1834; then he removed with his family to Troy Grove. La Salle Co., 111., where he lived the remainder of his life. Mr. Gurley, when living in Connecticut, took great pride in keeping a fine horse, of which he was a great lover, but after moving to Illinois he became a great hunter, and, as the deer and prairie chicken were plenty there in those days, he devoted much of his time in hunting, and usually met with good success, for he was a noted marksman, as well as a noted hunter. Mr. Gurley was postmaster for many years at Troy Grove. and was a man well liked by those who gained his acquaint- ance. He never sought for political honors or for notoriety of any kind, and preferred to attend only to his own business affairs. 69. ASHER GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., afterwards of Rootstown, Ohio, was married to Laura Maria Dunham, daughter of Jonathan Dunham. May . t8o8. Mr. Asher Gurley died Oct. 12, 1855. aged 70 years, 6 mo., and 11 days. 68 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. His widow, Mrs. Laura M. Gurley, died May 12, 1868, aged 82 years. 6 mo., 9 days. Children of Asher Gurley and Laura M. Dunham, his wife : 189 JOSIAH LOREN, born May 15^ 1809. 190 Caroline Belinda, •■ Jan. 12, 1812. 191 Asher Dunham, (( Oct. 20, 1813. 192 Parmelja Jane, ii Jan. 4, 1816. 193 James Osmond, a Feb. 20, 1820. 194 Eber Orville, li Aug. II, 1821 ; died, single. J95 Orrin Verus, ii May II, 1S26. Mr. Asher Gurley, occupation, cabinet-maker and farmer. 71- ROYAL GURLEY, of Portland, Maine, was married to Nancy Ann Hull, daughter of Lieut. Samuel Hull of the Revolutionary Army, 1804, at the home of her uncle, George William Hull, Newton. Mass., who was a Lieut, in the U. S. Navy, and was with Decatur at the bom- bardment of Tripoli. Mr. Royal Gurley died Aug. 24, 1824. age 49 years. His widow, Mrs. Nancy Ann Gurley, died Children of Roval Gurlev and Nancv Ann Hull, his wife: 196. Royal, 197. Charlotte Hull, 198. Ann Maria, 199. George Hull, 200. Eliza McLellen, 201. Caroline Rose, 202. Harriet Hull, 203. Mary Louisa, 204. Julia Hull, 205. Helen Gillette, 206. William Henry Hull, born Mar. 12, 1S05. '• Oct. 16, 1808. " died, unmarried, 1853. " died Dec. 6, 1S8S, unmarried. •' Oct. 29, 1812 ; mar. Ralph Randolph Gurley. " Jan. 10, iSifi; died Nov. 8, 1886, aged 80 yrs., " Feb. —,1817. [unmarried. " May — , 1820 ; died , unmarried. " May — , iS2[; died May, 1835, aged 14 years. " April 2, 1822. " Jan. 20, 1824. SARAH GURLEY. daughter of Zebulon and Sarah (Field) Gurley (his Lst wife), of Mansfield, Conn., married Phineas Williams of Bridgewater, N. Y., Aug. 4, 1801. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 69 75- HANNAH GURLEY, daughter of Zebulon and Sarah (Field) Gurley (his rst wife), of Mansfield, Conn., married Anson Dunham. 76. EUNICE GURLEY, daughter of Zebulon and Sarah (Field) Gurley (his ist wife), of Mansfield, Conn., married Samuel Babcock of Bridgewater, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1793. Mrs. Eunice Babcock died Aug. i, 1801, age 29 years. 77. ISRAEL GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was married to Roxalana Fitch, June 26, 1803. Mr. Israel Gurley died Dec. 4. 1825, age 48 years. His widow, Mrs. Roxalana Gurley, died May 14. 1866, aged 88 years. Children of Israel Gurley and Roxalana Fitch, his wife: 207. Orson Fitch, born Mar. 25, 1804. 20S. Ashley Warii. •' June 12, 1S06. 78. SAMUEL GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was married to Eunice Dimock of the same town, Oct. 17, 1802. 83. TIMOTHY GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was mar- ried to Eunice Rose of Coventry, in the same state, Feb. 4, 1796. Eunice Rose was daughter of Widow Deziah Rose, who, for her 2d husband, married Rev. Ebenezer Gurley, and was granddaughter of Capt. Timothy Dimock of Coventry, who brought her up. 70 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Mr. Timothy Gurley died Oct. 19, 1801, age 28 years. His widow, Mrs. Eunice Gurley, died Sept. 18, 1845, aged 75 years. Children of Timothy Gurley and Eunice Rose, his wife, one only: 209. Polly, born , 179S ; died Nov. i, 1846, unmarried. Timothy Gurley was a farmer. 84. EUNICE GURLEY, daughter of Israel and Emiice (Dimmick) Gurley, married Joseph Fairbanks, March 20, 1814. 85. DESIRE GURLEY, daughter of Israel and Eunice (Dimmick) Gurley of Mansfield, Conn., married John Rose of Coventry, in the same state, April 26, 1798. 86. JOHN WARD GURLEY, of Lebanon, Conn., after- wards of Boston, Mass., and New Orleans, La., was married to Grace Stackpole, daughter of William Stackpole of Bos- ton, Mass., 1800. Mrs. Grace Gurley died of fever in New Orleans, La., , 1804, age Mr. John Ward Gurley was killed in a duel March 3, 1808, age 29 years. Children of John Ward Gurley and Grace Stackpole, his wife, one only: 210. Anna Maria, born , iSoo. The Hon. John Ward Gurley (son of Rev. John Gurley, graduate of Yale College, 1773, and Mary, his wife) was born in [778, having entered Yale College, he received the THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 71 degree of Master of Arts, in 1799, two years earlier than generally conferred. His name will be foinid in the trien- nial catalogue of Yale College in the list for 1799, of the " Honorarie es Alibi Institute." Mr. Gurley was appointed by President Jefiferson Attor- ney-General for the district of Louisiana (of which the pres- ent state of Louisiana is only a small portion), with his place of residence at New Orleans. 87. MARY GURLEY, daughter of Rev. John Gurley of Leb- anon, Conn., married Rev. Dr. Eliphalet Gillette of Hallo- well, Maine, 1805. 88. HENRY HOSFORD GURLEY, of New Orleans, La, formerly of Lebanon, Conn., was married to Lucy Goodwin of Boston, Mass., July i, 1810. Mrs. Lucy Gurley died at Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 1830, age }^^ years. Children of Henry Hosford Gurley and Lucy Goodwin, his wife: 211. Mary Elizabeth, born Nov. 3,1811. 212. Harriet Maria W., " Nov. 21, 1817. 213. John Ward, " April 29, 1819. 214. Henry Hosford, " Jan. 11, 1821 ; died 1839. 215. Francis Le Baron Goodwin, " Jan. 14, 1823. 216. Lelia Robertson, '' May 4, 1825. 217. Revere Williams, '■ Feb. 4, 1828. 218. Lucy Eliza, " Jan. 30, 1830. Hon. Henry Hosford Gurley was a member of Congress, and a judge in Louisania. (Carried to page .) 90. REV. RALPH RANDOLPH GURLEY, of Washing- ton, D. C, formerly of Lebanon, Conn., was married to 72 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Eliza McLellan Gurley, daughter of Royal and Nancy Ann (Hull) Gurley of Portland, Me., May 25, 1827. Mrs. Eliza McLellan Gurley died April 27, 1872, age 59 years. Rev. Ralph Randolph Gurley died July 30, 1872, aged 75 years. Children of Rev. Ralph Randolph Gurley and Eliza Mc- Lellan Gurley. his wife: 219. Felicia Liberia Heneaus, born Sept. 15, 1S29; died in infancy. 220. William Henry Fitzhugh, " July 30, 1830. 221. Ralph Randolph, " Aug. 25, 1832 ; died in infancy. 222. Eliza, " Sept. — , 1S34 ; died in infancy. 223. Julia, " Dec. 10, 1835 ; died in infancy. 224. Mary CusTis, " June 28, 1S36 ; married R. W. Gurley. 225. Ralph Randolph, " Jan. 2, 1841 ; died in infancy. 226. Archibald Alexander, " ; died in infancy. 227. Marion Ann Muirhead, " Nov. 15, 1S44 ; died July 17, 1851. 228. John McDonough, " Jan. 11,1846; living, unmarried (1S96). 229. Caroline Rose, " Mar. 26, 1847; died in infancy. [Appleton's Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Vol. Ill, Grin-Loc] Ralph Randolph Gurley, clergyman, born in Lebanon, Conn., May 26, 1797, and died in Washington, D. C, July 30, 1872. He was a graduate of Yale in 1818, removed to Washing- ton, D. C, and was licensed to preach as a Presbyterian, but was never ordained. From 1822 till 1872, he acted as the agent and secretary of the American Colonization Society, visited Africa three times in its interests, and was one of the founders of Liberia. He also went to England to solicit aid in the work of colonization. During the first ten years of his agency the annual income of the society increased from $778 to $40,000. He delivered addresses in its behalf in all parts of the country; edited " The African Repository," and, besides many reports, wrote the " Life of Jehudi Ashmun " (New York, 1839) ; " Mission to England for the American Colonization Society" (1841); and " Life and Eloquence of Rev. Sylvester Earned " (New York, 1844). THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 73 91. ABBY PORTER GURLEY, daughter of Rev. John Gurley of Lebanon, Conn., married Rev. Orramel S. Hinck- ley, late Professor in Oakland College, Miss., Sept. 30, 1824. Rev. Orramel Plinckley died of yellow fever at Natchez, Sept. 13, 1837. His widow, Mrs. Abby P. Hinckley, died 1857, age 57 years. They had no children. 92. JOHN ADISON GURLEY, of Hallowell, Maine, for- merly of Lebanon, Conn., was married to Margaret Law- rence Hallett, daughter of Jonah Hallet of Whitestown, Long Island, N. Y. Mr. John A. Gurley died at Hallowell, Me., Aug. 2^, 1846. His widow, Mrs. Margaret L. Gurley, died in New York city, Aug. 9, 1873, aged 73 years. Children of John Adison Gurley and Margaret L. Hal- lett, his wife: 230. William Wallace, born , 1829; single. 231. Henry, " Sept. 26, 1S39. JEMIMA GURLEY, daughter of Phineas Gurley and Susan Swift of St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., married John Mills. 94. PHINEAS GURLEY, of Parishville, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., was married to Betsey Fox, Jan. 15, 1810. Mrs. Betsey Gurley died July 3, 1834. Mr. Phineas Gurley died Aug. 28, 1843. Children of Phineas Gurley and Betsey Fox, his wife: THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALO(,V 74 232. 233. Phineas Densmore, " Nov. 12, 1816. 232. William Fox, born SHUBAEL GURLEY, of Parishville, St. Lawrence Co. N. Y., was married to Achsah Reeves. Mrs. Achsah Gnrley died Nov. 16, 1855, aged 72 years. Mr. Shubael Gurley died Oct. 10, i860, aged 74 years. Children of Shubael Gurley and Achsah Reeves, his wife: 234. Frederick, born Jan. 21,1817; died, unmarried. 235. Shubael Reeves, " July 19, 1S20. 236. Horatio Nelson. '• Aug. 4, 1S25. Mr. Shul)ael Gurley, occupation, farming. 96. SUSANNAH GURLEY, daughter of Phineas and Su- sannah (Swift) Gurley of St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., married Ezra Wright. 97. JOHN SWIFT GURLEY, of Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., was married to Nancy Spink, daughter of Nicholas and Susan Spink, , 1816. Mr. John S. Gurley died May 24, 1873. aged 88 years. His widow, Mrs. Nancy Gurley, died March 19, 1880, aged 88 years. Children of John S. Gurley and Nancy Spink, his wife: 237. Jane Eliza, born Oct. 18, 1817; died Feb. — , 1847, unmarried. 238. John J., " Auc;. 6, [819. 239. William Reuington, " Dec. 15, 1821. 240. George Grant, " Aug. 19, 1825. Mr. John S. Gurley, occupation, farming. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 75 99. JOSHUA GURLEY, of Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., was married to Lydia Merrick, Sept. 15, 1824. Mr. Joshua Gurley died April 19, 1870, aged 75 years. His widow, Mrs. Lydia Gurley, died May 24, 1870, aged 70 years. Children of Joshua Gurley and Lydia Merrick, his wife: 241. LuciNDA, born May 18, 1825. 242. Emily Clarinda, " May 29, 1S28. 243. Eliza Marion, " Feb. 13, 1831. 244. Jane Caroline, " Jan. 30, 1836. 245. Esther Amanda, " Dec. 28, 1838. Mr. Joshua Gurley, occupation, farming. 100. LUCINDA GURLEY, daughter of Phineas and Susan- nah (Swift) Gurley of Parishville, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., married Joab Willis of Oswego, in the same state, Nov. 29, 1810. Mrs. Lucinda Wilhs died Sept. 16, 1853, aged 65 years. Mr. Joab Willis died Nov. 16, 1871, aged 90 years. Children of Joab Willis and Lucinda Gurley, his wife: Alfred Grant, born July 7, 181 7 ; died Jan. 13, 1894, aged 76 years. Clarinda Emeline, " May 16, 1819 ; died April 25, 1835, aged 16 years. Lucinda Caroline, " May 11, 1821 ; died Dec. 16, 1854, aged 33 years. Charles Gurley, " June 5, 1824; died Nov. , aged 72 years. John Granville, " June 6, 1826. Susan Julia, " Aug. 3, 1828. lOI. CLARINDA GURLEY, daughter of Phineas and Susannah (Swift) Gurley of Parishville, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., married Elisha Fox. 76 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 102. DEZIAH GURLEY. dauijhter of Phineas and Susan- nah (Swift) Gurley, of Parishville, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., married Aaron Gould. 104. HENRY GURLEY, of Bridgewater, N. Y., was twice married: ist. To Electa Ward. She died May 7, 1823, age 2^] years. 2d marriage, to Julia Lester of Chatham. Mr. Henry Gurley died May 16, 1838, age 43 years. Mrs. Julia Gurley died about 1866. Children of Henry Gurley and Electa Ward, his ist wife: 246. Daughter, born ; died in infancy, Jan. 22, 1S1-. 247. Eunice, " Aug. 20, iSig; died Feb. 4, 1820. Children of Henry Gurley and Julia Lester, his 2d wife: 24S. Electa, born 249. Mary, " , 1835. 106. LAVINIA GURLEY, daughter of Zenas and Expe- rience (Hovey) Gurley (his second wife), of Bridgewater, Oneida Co., N. Y., formerly of Mansfield, Conn., married Harvey Morris of Morrisville, N. Y., Jan. 8, 1823. Mr. Harvey Morris died at New Woodstock, N. Y., April 25, 1842, age 47 years. His widow, Mrs. Lavinia Morris, died at Dixon, 111., Feb. 10. 1879, aged 80 years. Children of Harvey Morris and Lavinia Gurley, his wife: Thomas Gurley, bom Dec. 8, 1823. Margaret Experience, " Oct. 19, 1825. James Harvey, " Mar. 8, 1S29. Mr. Harvey Morris, born at Dudley, Mass., died at New Woodstock, N. Y., was a merchant, a member of the Pres- byterian Church, and a Democrat. f-ss^F r» ifsn^sf- '^55. Julia, " Sept. 5, 185S. Ida Arabelle, " Sept. 22, i860; died May 14, 1883. Mr. James E. Eaton, occupation, wholesale dealer in mineral waters. 254. JULIA MARLA. GURLEY, daughter of Zenas H. and Margaret (" Bell " Hickey) Gurley of Sandwich, 111., mar- ried Horace S. Bradley, Dec. 10, 1856. Mrs. Julia M. Bradley died March 12, 1877, age 41 years. Mr. Horace S. Bradley died Sept. 18, 1892, age 59 years. Children of Horace S. Bradley and Julia M. Gurley, his wife: Lillian Louisa, born Oct. 27, 1857; died Sept. 12, 1880. Clayton Gurley, }; born Oct. 27, 1857; u Sept. 12, 1859. t( (I (1 a t/5 C « Aug. 14, 1862. (1 11 (I u w • (1 April 17, I87I. 11 May 26, 1873. Clarence Edwin, Alice Jane, Horace Seldon, Margaret Alma, John Hovey, Mr. Horace S. Bradley was attorney, circuit, and county clerk at Mt. Carroll, Illinois, for a number of years, and afterwards engaged in the furniture business at Spickards- ville, Missouri. Mr. H. S. Bradley was in the war of the late rebellion; he was 1st Lieutenant, then Adjutant of the T35th Infantry of Illinois. 255. JOHN EDGAR GURLEY, son of Zenas H. and Mar- garet (" Bell " Hickey) Gurley, was born April 24, 1838. He received his early education at Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 133 III, and in district schools in Wisconsin, finishing at Lom- bard University, Galesburg, lU. Mr. Gurley conmienced the study of law at once, after leaving college, in the office of M. HoUister, ShuUsburgh, Wis., and was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1862, in that state. In August, 1862, he enlisted a company of men, who were mustered into the United States service Oct. 18, 1862, as Company C. 33d Reg., W. V., and left the state for the field of action the following month on the 12th instant, reaching Memphis, Tenn., the i6th, and assigned to a brigade in General Laumon's division, of General Sher- man's wing of the " Army of the Tennessee," took part in the movement of General Grant towards Jackson, Miss., in the fall of 1862, fighting at Coldwater and other places. On the night of the 4th of June, 1863, before Vicksburg, an attack was made upon the enemy's rifle pits near Hall's Ferry road. Company C, under Captain Gurley, and K, under Lieut. Shea, with an impetuous charge, carried the rifle pits, and the enemy fled into his main works. Capt. Gurley. with his command, was some forty days before \lcksburg, sharing in the various encounters, and was honored with the lead of a number of charges. After the fall of Vicksburg he was placed on the staff of the 4th divis- ion, commanded by Gen. Laumon. and took part in that terrible, but unfortunate, charge in the second attack of Jackson. Miss. For giving this order to charge Gen. Lau- mon was relieved of the command of the division, but, in fairness, it should be said that Gen. Laumon evidently had been directed by his superior. Some writers who were offi- cers in the army compared this charge to that of the " Light Brigade," at Balaklava. Capt. Gurley continued an active member of the stafY of the 4th division, 17th army corps; was with him when Gen. Gresham was wounded the 21st of July, 1864, and also the day when they fought the battle of July 22d, before Atlanta, occupying the ground known as Bald Hill. Upon this oc- casion he won his " eagles," as follows: During the night and forenoon of the 22d reports came in of noises, as of marching armies, heard in the woods and brush to the south and east. Gen. Giles A. Smith, who commanded, did not believe it could be infantry, and that officer was con- 134 '^'^^^ GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. siderably nettled over these reports. Finally, he sent Capt. Gurley to make examination and report. That officer did so; and, hearing the infantry marching in the woods, yet not seeing them, he mounted his horse, and, riding back to his command, ordered two regiments who lay to the east of the main body of the division into line of battle, ready to receive the enemy. He did this upon his own motion, without orders from the general commanding. When he reached headquarters, the General and residue of the stafif were mounted. He reported, " infantry in large numbers, and will be upon you in a few minutes." This the General did not then believe, but felt sure it must be cavalry, and was quite angry when his attention was called to the fact that two of his regiments were falling into line of battle in obedience to a command from his subordinate officer, not directed by himself, and, turning to Capt. Gurley, he said, " Captain, if they are infantry you are all right, if not. you are a ruined man." The General was afraid his military record might be in- jured by showing so much concern over cavalry, but the question was soon settled, as the enemy emerged from the brush and charged in the rear of the division, coming on double quick, several columns deep, filling the air wnth deadly missiles and that rebel yell. Turning to the General. Capt. Gurley said. " Are they infantry? " To which he re- plied, " Yes, Captain, and lots of them; go take command of those two regiments, lead them into the fight, check the enemy for a few minutes, till I get our men in line, then fall back to the main body." Captain Gurley executed this order in the face of an overpowering foe and galling fire, then fell back as directed and fought with his comrades till night, maintaining their ground. He lost one or two horses, shot from under him during the battle. For this act of ordering those regiments into line of battle, he, of course, was court-martialed, but. as it was the means which saved the division from surprise and. doubt- less, great loss of life, he was promoted to the rank of colonel as a reward of merit, in which capacity he served till the close of the war, marching from Atlanta to the sea, then to Washington, and back to Louisville, Ky., where he was mustered out October, 1865. Colonel John E. Guriey. at the close of the war, returned THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 135 to the practice of law at Platteville, Grant Co., Wis., form- ing a co-partnership with Paine & Carter, an estabHshed law firm of that town. Col. Gurley was especially gifted as an advocate and orator, a man of great generosity, and had many admirers. In the summer of 1868 he took a severe cold, and the effects of his army life consummated his de- mise, which occurred April 2, 1869, aged 31 years, unmar- ried. He died in full hope of life through Christ, and is buried in the familv lot near Sandwich, 111. 257. ZENAS HOVEY GURLEY, of Lamoni, Iowa, for- merly of Sandwich, 111., was married to Grace Robinson, April 2, 1872, daughter of Ebenezer and Angeline E. (Works) Robinson of Pleasanton, Iowa. Children of Zenas H. Gurley and Grace Robinson, his wife : 449. Angie Marguerite, born Dec. 25, 1872. 450. Evelyn Gertrude, " July 23, 1S74. 451. Julia Louisa, 11 April 26, , 1877- 452. Ida Ethel, t^ Feb. 27, 1S79; died Mar. 11, 1880. 453- Zenas Robinson, (t Feb. 2, i88x. 454- Edith Lucretia, If Mar. 26, 1883; died April 27, 1883, 455- Lloyd Leonidas, u Aug. 24, 1884; died Aug. 30, 18S5. 456. Gladstone Eusebius, 1( June 4, 1886. 457- Zelma Hope, X Feb. 2, 1888. 45S. Grace Wilmer, " Dec. i, 1890. Zenas liovey Gurley of Lamoni, Iowa, was born in Han- cock Co., 111., Feb. 24, 1842. He received his education in the common schools, and by his close attention to his stud- ies he was enabled to teach school at the age of 19 years. After he became to manhood he married Miss Grace Robinson, and has since resided in the town where he now lives. He was instrumental in breaking up the Mormons at Salt Lake City, Utah, going to Washington, D. C, where he appeared before President Arthur, the House of Repre- sentatives, and the Senate, for the passage of the " Edmonds anti-Polygamy Bill," which passed, and Utah became a state. 136 filt; GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. In 1880 he denounced his Democratic poHcy of state rights and free trade, and became a staunch RepubHcan, and supported Garfield for tlie presidency. In 1893 he was elected by the Republican party of De- catur Co., Iowa, to the 25th General Assembly, and in 1895 was re-elected to fill the same ofBce in the 26th General As- sembly. He was chairman of the committee on Claims, and a member on several other committees, all of which he filled with honor. He was an able debater on the floor of the House, commanding the attention of his fellow members. Mr. Gurley is a strong advocate for temperance, and a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Gurley's general business is insurance and real estate agency. .259- GEORGE WASHINGTON GURLEY, of Sandwich, 111., was married to Mary Virginia Griswold, June 10, 1875, daughter of Norman R. and Endora Arvilla Griswold, of Sheridan, 111. Children of George W. Gurley and Mary V. Griswold, his wife : 459. Mabel, born Feb. 27, 1S76; died Feb. 14, 1S77. 460. Edna May, " Mar. 27, 1S79. George Washington Gurley of Sandwich, De Kalb Co., 111., was born near Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., in the same state, Dec. i, 1847. His early life was spent in Lafayette Co., Mo., and at Galesburg, 111. He attended school at Mount Carroll, 111., earning his board and books, etc. Commenced teaching school at the age of seventeen years, and taught two years, then entered a store in Sandwich, and after clerk- ing several years at Sandwich, 111., Mexico, Missouri, and Blanchardsville, Wis., he located at Sandwich, 111., and en- tered the mercantile business under the firm name of Pratt, Goodman & Gurley. In 1882 sold out his interest in the business, and entered the employ of the Sandwich Manu- facturing Company, traveling for two years as collector, and then entered the office of said company, and took charge of their collection department, which position he now oc- cupies (1896). THE GURLEY EAMILY GENEALOGY. i oy lie is a member of the Congregational Church of Sand- wich, is connected with the Masonic fraternity, and an American citizen, which he considers a greater " honor than to have been a Roman." He has a photo of the Gurley " Coat of Arms," which was presented to him by one of the Gurleys while on a business trip to Caliope, Iowa, which he prizes very highly. He is a strong advocate for Proliibi- tion, and that the only way to solve the great social question of the day is to grant unto women equal rights in the eyes of the law. 260. EDWIN HICKEY GURLEY, of Calpella, Cal., for- merly of Lamoni, Iowa, and Sandwich, 111., was married to Almira Marietta Sloat, April 3, 1878, daughter of Jonas W. and Lois Elvira (Bissell) Sloat of Alvan, 111, formerly of Mantua, Portage Co., Ohio. Children of Edwin H. Gurley and Almira M. Sloat, his wife: 461. Lois Margaret, born May 31, 1S79; died June 17, 18S0. 462. John Edwin, " Jan. 21, 1S82. 463. Samuel Harley, " Nov. 2S, 1883. 464. GoLDiE, " Dec. II, 18S6. 465. Paul Sloat, " Sept. 21, 1888. Mr. Edwin Hickey Gurley was born in the township of Walwick, Lafayette Co., Wisconsin, April 10, 1852. When at the age of six years, his parents moved to Illionois, near Galesburg, and afterwards to Sandwich, in the same state, where he attended the common school, completing his edu- cation at the high school at Galesburg, 111. In 1873 lie went to Nevada, and returned in 1875 to his home in Sandwich, 111., but soon went to Decatur Co., Iowa, where he made a profession of religion. Here he followed school teaching winters and worked at farming summers. Mr. Gurley was ordained a minister for Christ in 1878, and preached Sundays. In 1881 he was ordained an elder, and went to Ontario, and afterwards labored in Michigan, Chatham, London, and Corinth. Mr. Gurley has been employed by several different firms as salesman in Lamoni, Iowa, and King City, Missouri, all of whom he served with much credit. 15^ THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Mr. Gurley made Decatur Co., Iowa, his home from 1875 to 1889. He then moved with his family to Calpeha, Men- docino Co., CaHfornia, and soon engaged in the mercantile business for himself, where he now resides (1896), carrying on a good business, and, in connection with his mercantile business, he also preaches the " Gospel of Christ " Sun- days, for which he does without any stipulated price, be- lievine it to be his duty to Christ and to mankind. 262. SARAH STEELE GURLEY, daughter of Uriah B. and Phila P. (Barrows) Gurley of Deansville, N. Y. She taught school when quite young, and by too close atten- tion to her studies and poor health, she became insane at the age of seventeen years, of which she never recovered. She was taken care of in her father's family until she died, Dec. 14, 1870, age 43 years. CLARISSA A. GURLEY, daughter of Uriah B. and Phila P. (Barrows) Gurley of Deansville, N. Y., married Jabez Edgerton Buell of Lee, afterwards of Clyde, in the same state, Feb. 2, 1853. Mr. Jabez E. Buell died Feb. 13, 1894, aged 71 years. (His widow. Mrs. C. A. Buell, is still living, 1896.) Children of Jabez E. Buell and Clarissa A. Gurley, his wife: Charles, born Nov. 14, 1853; died Feb. 3, 1S54. Frank Herbert, " Feb. 20, 1855 ; died Aug. 23, 1S62. Carrie Annette, " May 23, 1857. Mary Etta, " Sept. 19, 1S59. George Frederick, " July 18, 1S63. Mr. Jabez E. Buell, occupation, farming. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. i^q 265. HENRY C. GURLEY, of DeansviUe, N. Y., formerly of Lee, Oneida Co., in the same State, was married to Amy Pearce Hurd, Oct. 27, 1858, daughter of Jairus and Eunice E. (Dodge) Hurd of Paris, N. Y. Children of Henry C. Gurley and Amy P. Hurd, his wife: 466. Ada Phila, born July 4, 1S60. 467. Hattie Eunice, " Sept. 13, 1862; died Oct. 12, 1S65. 468. Jairus Farington, " Mar. 17, 1864. 469. Harvey Henry, " Aug. 21, 1870; died Jan. 22, 1872. 470. Lena May, " Oct. iS, 1873; died Jan. 26, 1S76. Mr. Henry C. Gurley, occupation, fruit-growing, hop- raising, and general farming. 267. GEORGE GURLEY, of Hamilton, Missouri, formerly of Lee, OiTeida Co., N. Y., was married to Sarah E. Raymer, daughter of Henry L. Raymer of Lyons, N. Y., Jan. 29, 1868. Mr. George Gurley died Feb. 28, 1887, age 47 years. (His widow, Mrs. Sarah E. Gurley, is still living, 1896.) Children of George Gurley and Sarah E. Raymer, his wife: 471. Charles Artemas, born July lo, 1869; single (1893). 472. Edwin Forest, " Aug. 5, 1S76; " " 473. Willie Raymer, " Mar. 19, 1880. 474. Clarence Judson, " Oct. 15, 1883. Mr. George Gurley, occupation, farming and stock-rais- ing. 268. ELLEN GURLEY, daughter of Uriah B. and Phila P. (Barrows) Gurley of DeansviUe, N. Y., married Franklin Vroman of Lee, Oneida Co., in the same state, Oct. 26, 1864. Mrs. Ellen Vroman died June 24, 1866, age 23 years. Children of Franklin Vroman and Ellen Gurley, his wife, one only: Ellen, born April 12, 1866, in the town of Marshall, N. Y. I40 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Ellen Vroman was brought up and educated by her aunt, Clarissa A. Buell, by request of her mother the day before she died, which was a great deed of kindness on the part of Mrs. Buell. " Blessed. are they who do such deeds of kind- ness." 269. ANNA ELIZA GURLEY, daughter of Uriah B. and Phila P. (Barrows) Gurley of Deansville, N. Y., married Benedict Saleman of Rome, afterwards of Lyons, in the same state, Nov. 7, 1866. Children of Benedict Saleman and Anna E. Gurley, his wife: Charles Edwin, born Dec. 8, i86S ; died Sept. 24, 1890. Frank Benedict, " July 20, 1871. George Henry, " Feb. 27, 1876. Mr. Benedict Saleman, occupation, farming. Mr. Benedict Saleman was a volunteer in the late rebellion. He was in the 15th Reg. of N. Y. Eng. Vol., and was en- roUed on the 15th day of September, 1864, to serve one year or during the war; he was discharged from service at the close of the war in July, 1865. From the time of enlistment they were stationed between City Point and Petersburg, Va. He was in the front at the evacuation of Petersburg, Va., and helped to build two bridges across the Appomattox River for the army to follow Gen. Lee, and at that time got disabled, whereby he now draws a pension of $24 per month for his disability and his faithful services for his countrv. ' 271. MARTPIA MELISSA GURLEY, daughter of George and Sarah M. (Dimock) Gurley (his first wife) of Pulaski, N. Y., married Hendrich H. Read of Philadelphia, Pa., for- merly of Pulaski, N. Y.. Nov. 12, 1867. No children. Mr. Hendrich H. Read is engaged in paper manufactur- ing. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 141 272. MARY ROSE GURLEY, daughter of George and So- phia A. (Dimock) Gurley (his 2d wife) of Pulaski, N. Y., married Reuben Johnson of the same town, May 28, 1862. Mr. Reuben Johnson died Children of Reuben Johnson and Mary R. Gurley, his wife : Charles Edward, born Nov. 21, 1863. Frank Dimock, " Mar. 31, 1866. Mr. Reuben Johnson was a miller, and died by an acci- dent in a mill at Minneapolis, Minn. 273- CHARLES DIMOCK GURLEY, of Denver, Col., for- merly of Pulaski, N. Y., was married to Harriet Bowers of Chicago, 111., April 11, 1871. No children. 27^. RODERICK. ARTEMAS GURLEY, of Denver, Col., formerly of Pulaski, N. Y., was married to Leann O. King of Denver, Col., March 17, 1882. She cHed in New York city Jan. 21, 1883. Subsequently married Lenon A. Truitt of Denver, Col., Jan. 7, T892. Children of Roderick A. Gurley and Lenon A. Truitt, his — • wife: 475. Roderick Truitt, born , 1S92. 476. DoRRis, " Nov. 17, 1S94. 281. ELIZABETH GRISWOLD GURLEY, daughter of Charles Artcmas and Ellen (Gurley) Gurley of Pulaski, N. Y., married George Woodbridge Merrow of Mansfield, Conn., Feb. i, 1883. 142 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Children of George W. Merrow and Elizabeth G. Giirley, his wife: Pauline, born Nov. 5, 18S3. Paul Gurley, " Dec. 30, 18S4. John Griswold Gurley, " Aug. 2, 1886. Joseph Batten, |S " July 20, 1887. Charles Artemas Gurley, j ^ " " " " ; died in infancy. Ellen Elizabeth, " Feb. 11, 18S9. George Woodbridge, " Oct. 16, 1891. Oliver Wolcott, " Sept. 17, 1894. Harriet, " Sept. 28, 1896. Mr. George W. Merrow resides in Hartford, Conn. (1897), and is in company with his brother, Mr. Joseph Merrow, in manufacturing business. 282. ELIZABETH ANN GURLEY, daughter of Jacob B. Gurley and Ann Clark (his 1st wife), of Mansfield, Conn., married Ebenezer Storrs Capen of the same town, Oct. 18, 1854, afterwards of Worcester, Mass. Children of E. Storrs Capen and Elizabeth Ann Gurley, his wife, one onlv: Laura Elizabeth, born Feb. 15, 1867 ; single (1895). Mr. E. Storrs Capen is a machinist by trade, and resides in Worcester, Mass. 284. HARRIET JENNETTE GURLEY, daughter of Jacob B. Gurley and Ann Clark (his ist wife) of Mansfield, Conn., married Levi Augustus Hall of the same town, March 22, 1854. They have no children. Mr. and Mrs. Hall reside at Spring Hill, town of Mans- field, Conn., 1895. Mr. Levi A. Hall was formerly a merchant of Mansfield and Coventry, Conn. THE GURLEY FAiMILY GENEALOGY. 140 285. JACOB BAKER GURLEY, JR. We have no reliable information of him, but said to be married, has children, and lived in Massachusetts. 288. JOHN BLAKE GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., enlisted in the ist Conn. Cavalry at Hartford, Aug. 12, 1862, for three years, and was discharged by General Order No. 83 of the War Department at Alexandria, Va., June 3, 1865. He afterwards enlisted in the United States Cavalry for five years, and was discharged Nov. 25, 1875 (cause of dis- charge, expiration of the five years), at Cheyenne, W. T. In these two enlistments he served as a private. He then enlisted Feb. 9, 1876, to serve five years. He was Sergeant-Major of the ist Reg. of U. S. Cavalry, and was discharged at expiration of service at Walla Walla, Washington Territory, Feb. 8, 1881. Maj. John B. Gurley died at Pitkin, Colorado,' June i, 1887, age 45 years, unmarried. He was buried by the Grand Army of the Republic, to which he belonged. " He served his country well." 29a. JULIA ANN GURLEY, daughter of Ebenezer R. Gur- ley of Mansfield, Conn., was twice married : ist. To Joshua Bradley Bosworth of Mansfield, Conn., March 12, 1848. He met his death Aug. 6, 1851, at the age of 29 years, by the seat of his wagon tipping over backwards, and his strik- ing on the back of his head and breaking the spine of his neck, on going up the long hill between Rockville and Tol- land, Conn. 2d marriage, to George W. Nason of Mansfield, Conn., Sept. 23, 1853. Mr. George W. Nason died of consumption, Feb. 16. 1880, age 55 years. His widow, Mrs. Julia Ann Nason (alias Bosworth), died Jan. 10, t88t, of consumption, age 51 years. 144 ^^^ GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Children by ist husband: None. Children of George W. Nason and Julia Ann (Gurley) Bosworth, his wife: Agnes Lillian, born Oct. 23, 1S54; died Sept. 2, 1859. Orian Bradley, " Mar. 14, i860. Frank Gurley, " Sept. 3, 1862; died Mar. 30, 1884. 291. ANDREW JACKSON GURLEY, of Mansfield, Conn., was married to Rachel Tifift, daughter of Sanford B. TifTt of the same town, Jan. 5, 1866. Children of Andrew J. Gurley and Rachel Tifft, his wife: 477. Ella Jennette, born Jan. 21, 1873. 478. Emma Tifft, " June 6, 1875. Mr. Andrew J. Gurley, occupation, bookkeeping and street light contractor. He retired from business about 1890. 293. ALBERT EBENEZER GURLEY, of Willimantic, Conn., formerly of Mansfield, in the same state, was twice married: ist. To Adaline L. Y. Abell, daughter of Wil- liam E. Abell of Lebanon, Conn., March 6. i860. She died of consumption June 15, 1876, age 33 years. 2d marriage, to Charlotte Elizabeth Barrows, daughter of Reuben P. Barrows of Mansfield, Conn., Aug. 9, 1876. Children of Albert E. Gurley and Adaline L. Y. Abell, his 1st wife: 479. Mary Ella, born Oct. 26, i860. 480. Orville William, " July 22, 1862. Children of Albert E. Gurley and Charlotte E. Barrows, his 2d wife: 481. Gracie Barrows, born Feb. 28, 1878. 4S2. Flora Belle, " Sept. 15, 1882. 483. Nellie May, " July 13, 1884. 4S4. George Harrison, " Feb. 26, i88g. CO w ? '^ i o j^ r ? K — O ci en W THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 145 Albert Ebenezer Gurley was born in Mansfield, Tolland Co., Conn., April 15, 1838, received his education in the common schools oi the town, and Wilbraham Academy, at Wilbraham, Mass., and when not attending school in early life, was engaged most of the time in the silk mill of P. W. Turner & Co., where the manufacturing of sewing silk, twist, etc., was extensively carried on. At the age of 18 years I took a trip West, stopping a few months in Wyom- ing and Genesee Counties, N. Y., then going to Wiscon- sin, where I was engaged on a railroad starting at Warren, 111., and terminating at that time at Mineral Point City, Wis., working at laying track and civil engineering for one year, then going to Iowa, where I worked at railroading a few months, at that time running from Keokuk to Bentons- port (1858), and during the winter of 1858-9 worked in a hotel at Lawrence, near Farmington. In the spring of 1859 I went down into Missouri, and during the summer was bookkeeper for a steam saw-mill on the Missouri River, near Waverly, and returned home to Mansfield, Conn., in the fall, and soon after went to work for P. W. Turner as overseer in his silk mill at Turnerville (Hebron), Conn., where I remained for eighteen months. During this time I was married. I then moved (in the spring of 1861), with my family, to the town of Harrison, Calumet Co., Wis., where I tried farming. After living there about two and one-half years, I gave up farming there and moved with my family to Den- mark, Lee Co., Iowa, taught school during the winter, then moved with my family back to Connecticut, and purchased a farm in Lebanon, where I carried on farming for about eighteen months, then sold it and moved to Mansfield, where I started a silk mill at Mansfield (Hollow) for Mr. Morton of Boston; he soon sold out to Bottom, Swift & Co.. After remaining in their employ for about 18 months I moved witli my family back to Lebanon, where I engaged in farm- ing for 14 years, then I sold out, and moved with my family back to Mansfield (Spring Hill), where I purchased prop- erty and ran a grocery store and post-office a few years. In the winter of 1887-8 I took a trip to southern California, stopping at San Diego, Colton, Riverside, and other places, returning in the spring of 1888. In the year 1889 I purchased a building lot in Willimantic, 10 146 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Conn., and built the residence where I now reside, retiring from all public business, except this g-enealogy work, which I am now engaged in (1897). 294. MARY ADELAIDE GURLEY, daughter of Ebenezer R. and Julia Ann (Gardiner) Gurley of Mansfield, Conn., married Ralph Wright Storrs of the same town, Nov. 26, 1861. Mrs. Mary A. Storrs died of consumption, Nov. 19, 1896, age 55 years. Children of Ralph W. Storrs and Mary A. Gurley, his wife : Eckley Raynor, born Oct. 19, 1866. Lewellyn Jennings, " May 22, 1S6S. Marion, " Aug. 3, 1874. Judge Ralph W. Storrs, son of Edwin and Laura (Wright) Storrs of Mansfield, Conn., was born July 14, 1839. He received his education in the common schools of the town. He was a nine-months volunteer in the 22d Conn., in the late rebellion; since that time he has been extensively en- gaged in farming, until within a few years, he gave it into the management of his son, Lewellyn J. Storrs. Judge Storrs has represented his town in the Legislature, and has held every important oi^ce within the gift of tlie town, holding the ofifice of town clerk for sixteen years, and the ofifice of judge of probate for nearly the same length of time, which ofifice he now holds (1896), and is re-elected for another term. 300. WILLIAM GURLEY, of Troy, N. Y., was married to Maria Ruth Kenney, daughter of Cyrus and Lydia (Thomp- son) Kenney of the same town, June 24, 1847. Mr. William Gurley died Jan. 10, 1887, age 65 years. His widow, Mrs. Maria R. Gurley, died Feb. 17. 1894, age 67 years. W ILIJA.M (lURLEY. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. . 147 Children of William Gurley and Maria R. Kcnncy, his wife: 485. Claka Augusta, born June 2, 1849. 486. Esther Makia, " Feb. S, 1853. 487. William, " May 20, 1855 ; died in infancy. 488. Lewls Warren, " Sept. 16,1857; single. 489. Mary Miller, " Jan. 4, i860. William Gurley was born in the city of Troy, N. Y., March 16, 1821, and was educated in the private schools until he entered the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, then, as now, an excellent scientific school, from which he graduated with high credit in 1839. After following the business of a surveyor for some years he turned his attention to the manufacture of the instru- ments, with whose use he was familiar, learning the business in the shop of Mr. Oscar Hanks in the city of Troy, and soon became master of the business. After five years' preparation he entered into partnership with Mr. Jonas H. Phelps, in the year 1845, conducting the same business in a larger way for the next seven years, when the firm was changed l)y the withdrawal of Mr. Phelps, and the accession of his younger brother, Lewis E. Gurley. The new firm, W. & L. E. Gurley, were for nearly thirty- five years actively engaged in the same line, finding an ever- widening circle of customers in almost every part of the world, and the same name is still maintained, though the senior partner has long since passed away. Mr. Gurley was ever active in all enterprises which tended in his opinion to increase the welfare and prosperity of his native place, and a few years of his mature life passed free from the cares of public office in educational and religious institutions. His views of political questions were clear and positive, and yet he always refused to seek any of^ce until constrained by the wishes of his best friends and the conviction of his duty as a citizen. He served as alderman of his native ward for four years, and as fire commissioner for twice as long, inaugurating the greatly improved system, now so gencrallv approved in all our larger cities. In November, 1866, after a spirited canvass, he was elected member of Assembly for the city of Troy, and gave to his 148 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. position the same devotion as to other places of pnbHc trust, Init gladly retiring at the end of his term to the sweets of domestic life. He served on commissions appointed by the United States Government on the selection of meters, and for securing a site for the public building in Troy. His warm interest in education led him to take an active part in the preservation and prosperity of the Troy Female Seminary School, in the cause of the higher education of American women, and probably no single achievement of his life gave him greater satisfaction than the successful accomplishment of this great work. He was also warmly interested in the success and progress of the Rensselaer Polytechnic School, being long a mem- ber of its board of trustees, and vice-president at the time of his decease. A member of the Baptist Church, he gave freely of his time and means to not only his own church, but to eveiy religious and charitable enterprise. His domestic life was an ideal one; his home was always the center of his highest enjoyment, and happy were they who were permitted to enjoy its hospitalities. Mr. Gurley had to an unusual degree the confidence and respect of the whole community, and was ever ready to aid by his wise counsel and substantial aid those whom he deemed worthy his encouragement. The first impairment of his general health was caused by his being thrown from a sleigh in February. 1884. when he wvis dragged some distance on the icy ground, sustaining severe injuries in his head, from which he never recovered. In T885 he had a dangerous attack of pneumonia, and, l^arely rallying from it, spent the rest of the year in g-reatcr quiet, making a journey to Nassau and Cuba in the spring of 1886, from which he greatly profited. Notwithstanding his apparent restoration to health, he was taken seriously ill on Dec. i6th. and though attended by the most skillful i^hysi- cians, gradually failed in strength until, at midnight, Mon- day, Jan. TO, T887, he quietly and painlessly passed away. LEWIS E. GURLEY. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. i^r 302. LEWIS EPHRAIM GURLEY, of Troy, N. Y., was twice married: ist. To Olive E. Barnes, daughter of Je- dediah P. and Betsey (Eldridge) Barnes of Brunswick, in the same state, Oct. 28, 1858. She died July 30, 1874, age 39 years. 2d marriage, to Anna Louisa Brown, daughter of Rev. WilHam and Louisa E. (Wright) Brown of Newport, N. Y., Aug. 21, 1878. Mr. Lewis E. Gurley died May 18. 1897, aged 70 years. Children of Lewis E. Gurley and Olive E. Barnes, his ist wife : 490. William Frank, born June ii, iS6o. 491- Grace Emma, " Oct. 31, 1S62. 492- Alice, " June lo, 1865; died Aug. i, 1867. 493- Robert, " July 31, 1S71 ; died July 25, 1872. Children of Lewis E. Gurley and A. Louisa Brown, his 2d wife: 494. Mary Louisa, born Jan. 19, 1880. 495- Edith Brown, " July 3, 1883. LEWIS E. GURLEY. The subject of this sketch was born in Troy, N. Y., Dec. 30, 1826, and received his early education in the best private schools of the city. He was a diligent student and ardently desiring a thor- ough intellectual training, pursued the course of "scientific study in the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and in 1847 entered Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., where he graduated with credit in 185 1. He had previously learned the business of an instrument- maker in the shop of Jonas H. Phelps, later of Phelps and Gurley, and largely supported himself while in college by working at his trade on Saturdays and during the vacations. In February, 1852, on the retirement of Mr. Phelps, with his elder brother, William, he formed a copartnership for the manufacture of surveyors' instruments, and thus be- gan a delightful association not only in business, but in all benevolent work in which the brothers were most happily united, until the death of William Gurley, in January. 1887. Mr. Gurley was elected a school commissioner in 1855, ISO THE GURLliV 1-AMiLY GENEALOGY. and gave nuicli time and thought to the improvement of the pubhc schools ot his native city, for twelve successive years, being also president of the board in his last term of service. Subsequently he became deeply interested in the eftort his brother and others were making to save and per- petuate the Emma Willard Seminary, a pioneer school in the education of American girls, and especially endeared to the brothers as the institution in which their own sister, Clarissa, had received her education, and which they felt to be an essential element in the culture of other girls in the city of their love and home. After the purchase of the Seminary it was continued for twentv vears as a successful dav school, but labored under the disadvantage of being located in an old and decayed building, forbidding a further growth. Mr. Gurley, therefore, conceived the design of a modern structure, which should not only serve as a house for the school, but also for a memorial of his deceased sister and brother. The result was the erection of a beautiful building of granite, with brown stone trimmings, completed in 1890, and ai)propriately inscribed as the Gurley Memorial Hall. To the dedication, on June 5, 1891, came the old graduates of the school to rejoice over the new life upon which it was entering, and to share with many citizens in the joy of the bright prospects of the future. So great was the effect of this good example that in less than two years afterwards the same alumni and citizens were again gathered to celebrate the addition of two noble and costly buildings to the rapidly growing facilities of the school, making an equipment ahnost unequaled in any other part of the country. Mr. Gurley, besides being president of the Seminarv, is also a trustee of Colgate University, and other institutions as well, in different ]~)arts of the country. He has been for more than forty years superintendent of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Sunday-school, and for about half that period president of the Rensselaer County Sunday- school Union. Passionately fond of rural life, he has long cultivated a farm a few miles out of the city, and has regularlv resided with his family at Sunnyhilh his country home, during the summer and earlv autumn, for over thirtv vears. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. jei For several years also he was president of the County Agricultural Society, and thus has a large and happy circle of friends among the farmers of his vicinity. At the death of his brother, he was elected to the presi- dency of the Union National Bank of Troy, which office he still retains. Though ever enthusiastic in the conduct of his own chosen business, Mr. Gurley has always retained his love for the natural sciences, astronomy, etc., and finds his best relaxa- tion in literature, history, and the companionship of the best authors in all branches of learning. He has been active in all public enterprises and interests relating to the welfare of his native city, and is ever ready to give his time and means to every work which serves to elevate his fellow men. Warmly attached to his own church, he has cheerfully assisted others of every name in his vicinity, and has been active and earnest in the work of the Young Men's Christian Association. For over fifty years he has been devoted to his business, and loves daily to take his place among his workmen at the bench, with whom, his relations have always been most inti- mate and cordial. Always enjoying social life and the sweet companionship of intimate friends, Mr. Gurley has yet ever found his home the happiest place in all the world, and there we now take our leave of him with the wish that he may long be permitted to enjoy the closing days of a well-spent and busy life. 303. HARRIET MARIA GURLEY, daughter of Lucius Gurley of Mansfield, Conn., married Samuel Cross of the same town, Feb. i, 1848. Mr. Samuel Cross died suddenly while going from his grist-mill to his home, Nov. 16, 1876, age 53 years. Children of Samuel Cross and Harriet M. Gurley, his wife: Adelaide, born Sept. 23, 1S49. George Gurley, " Aug. 30, iS^x. John F., " Mar. 23, 1855. Wilber L., " April to, 1862. Agnes'M., " May 5, 1864. 152 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Mr. Cross, in his earl}' life, took a whaling voyage, but, on his return to Mansfiekl, his native town, he soon married, and he, in company with his father-in-law, Mr. Lucius Gur- ley, bought the grist, saw, and shingle mill property of Mr. E. R. Gurley at Gurleyville (Mansfield), which they run for many years. Mr. Cross, although cross by name, was directly the op- posite by nature, for no pleasanter s]ioken man resided within the town. His reputation for honesty as a miller was never questioned or doubted by any one, and his patrons came for many miles arountl. Mr. Cross died suddenly while carrying a small quantity of meal from the mill to his home on November i6, 1876. His funeral was largely attended, for his friends were many; and the universal saying was a good and honest man had gone. 304- HENRY CHAUNCEY GURLEY. of Willington, Conn., formerly of Eastford, in the same state, was married to Sophia H. Peck, daughter of James Peck of Willington, Conn., Feb. 23, 1853. Children of Henry C. Gurley and Sophia H. Peck, his wife, one only: 496. Carlos James, born Sept. 12, 1S61. Mr. Henry C. Gurley, occupation, farming. 305. JULIA MARIA GURLEY, daughter of Chauncey and Julia (Dunham) Gurley of Chaplin, Conn., married Warren Allen of Scotland, in the same state, January 24, 1856. Mrs. Julia Allen died Dec. 13, 18 — . Children of Warren Allen and Julia Gurley, his wife: one only: William, born THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. jr^ • 306. OLIVE GURLEY, daughter of Chauncey and Julia (Dunham) Gurley of ChapHn, Conn., was twice married: 1st. To Henry M. Dean of the same town, May 3, 1852. Mr. Henry M. Dean died July 23, 1858. 2d marriage, to Charles T. Sanford of Bloomingdale, N. J-. , 1859. Mrs. Olive Sanford (alias Dean) died Nov. 25, 1874, age 42 years. Children of Henry M. Dean and Olive Gurley, his wife, one only: Ella, born , 1853 ; died Oct. 9, 1S65, aged 12 years. Children of Charles T. Sanford and Mrs. Olive Gurley Dean, his wife: Charles Henry, born Nov. 22, 1S59. William Madison, " Dec. 10, i860 ; died April 10, 1861. William Burton, " Nov. 2, 1869. Mary Ella, " Sept. 5, 1S71. 307. ASHER GURLEY, of Eastford, Conn., formerly of Chaplin, in the same state, was twice married: ist. To Delia M. Bennett, May i, 1859. Divorced 2d marriage, to Eliza A. Edwards, Oct. 19, 1872. Mrs. Eliza A. Gurley died , age 42 years. Children of Asher Gurley and Delia M. Bennett, his ist wife: 497. Almyr Asher, born April 6, 1859; died July 8, 1859. 498. Elmer .\sHER, " Aug. 11, 1S61 ; died Mar. 22, 1862. 499. Hattie Maria, " Nov. 22, 1864. 500. Orvilla M., " June 30, 1866. Children of Asher Gurley and Eliza A. Edwards, his 2d wife: 501. Frank H., born Jan. 10, 1872; died Mar. 17, 1S72. 502. George N., " July 14, 1875. a. Florence, " . b. Fannie, " . 503. Charles, " Feb. 25, 1884. 504. James A., " June 4, 1886. c. Louisa Jennett, " . 154 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Mr. Asher Gurley of Chaplin, Conn., enlisted in the war oi the rebellion, Jan. 4, 1862, was mustered into service Jan. 8, 1862; re-enlisted as a veteran Jan. i, 1864; transferred to Co. F, I2th Batt. C. V., Nov. 26, 1864; discharged July 4, 1865. His war record is said to be good. 308. MARILLA GURLEY, daughter of Chauncey and Julia (Dunham) Gurley of Chaplin, Conn., married Ellsworth Bingham of South Coventry, in the same state, Nov. 23, 1865. Mr. Elsworth Bingham died March 10. 1890, age 51 years. Children of Elsworth Bingham and Marilla Gurley, his wife: Lottie Estella, born Dec. 22, 1865. Franklin Elsworth, " Aug. 4, . Clarence Ellsworth, " Feb. 8, 1870. Mr. Elsworth Bingham, occupation, farming. 309. ALVIRA JERUSHA GURLEY, daughter of Chauncey and Julia (Dunham) Gurley of Chaplin, Conn., was twice married: ist. To Silas E. Rindge of Chaplin, Conn., after- wards of Florence, Mass., Oct. 8, 1859. He died May 11, 1880, age 44 years. 2d marriage, to James Hemenway of Williamsburg. Mass., afterwards of Leeds, Mass., May 13, 1881. No children. Mr. Silas E. Rindge, occupation, machinist, making sew- ing-machines. Mr. James Hemenway. occupation, farming. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 155. 311. FRANKLIN EPHRAIM GURLEY, of Chaplin, Conn., enlisted as a private, Co. H, 18th Reg-., Conn. Vol., for three years, Aug. 18, 1862. He was in the battle of Winchester, Va., where he was taken prisoner and sent to Libby Prison, and was afterwards exchanged. He was also in Hunter's raid, and while in Lynchburgh, Va.. he was taken sick, and was removed to Clarryville Hos- pital, Cumberland, Md., where he died, Oct. 8, 1864, age 21 years. " He served well his country." (Burial, Chaplin, Conn.) 312. PHILA GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan and Phila (Allen) Gurley (his ist wife) of Morrisville, N. Y., married Rev. Alfred Wells of Hamilton, N. Y., April 12, 1837. Rev. Alfred Wells died Feb. 13, 1875, aged 62 years. (His widow, Mrs. Phila Gurley, still living, 1895.) Children of Rev. Alfred Wells and Phila Gurley, his wife, 'one only: George, born Feb. 17, 1838. Rev. Alfred Wells, occupation. Baptist preacher. 315- MARY LOUISA GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan and Mary P. (Dunham) Gurley, his second wife, of Morrisville, N. Y., married William B. Kellogg of the same town, Sept. f;> 1847- Mr. William B. Kellogg died Nov. 22, 1872, of consump- tion, age 47 years. His widow, Mrs. Mary L. Kellogg, died Sept. 28, 1884, age 56 years. Children of William B. Kelloog and Mary Louisa Gurley, his wife: 1^6 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Ella Louisa, born Florence, " Feb. 9, 1852. Mr. William B. Kellogg, occupation, merchant tailor. 316. GEORGE BICKNELL GURLEY, of Brooklyn, N. Y., formerly of Morrisville, in the same state, was married to Emily Hester Cokefair, Dec. 2, 1856, daughter of Isaac and Amanda (La Coste) Cokefair of New York city. Mrs. Emily H. Gurley died Nov. 26, 1892, age 61 years. Children of George B. Gurley and Emily H. Cokefair, his wife: 505. George Bicknell, born May 7, 1S57 ; died May 20, 1859. 506. Josephine, " Mar. 21, 1S61. Mr. George B. Gurley of Brooklyn, N. Y., was born June 22, 1830. In his early life he attended the schools at Morris- ville, N. Y., and when not attending school assisted his father in making combs. At the age of 21 years he took a situation as clerk in a general merchandise store in Morris- ville, where he acted as clerk and deputy post-master. In 1853 Mr. Ckirley left Morrisville and went to New York city, where he engaged as clerk for F. Curtis & Co., on Cedar Street, managed by Charles and Augustus Storrs, who soon succeeded to the business. In the breaking out of the late Civil War Mr. Gurley en- gaged in a general commission and importing business of fancy dry goods, under the firm name of Gurley & Currie, at 83 Chamber Street, doing a large and successful business, which they continued till 1867, when the copartnership was dissolved. Then Mr. Gurley engaged in a general com- mission business at 107 Franklin Street, doing a large and profitable l)usiness up to Jan. i, 1896, when by poor health he was obliged to give up his business, selling it out to his son-in-law, Mr. W. H. Townsend, Jr., and W. G. Longmire. Mr. Gurley is endowed with good business qualifications, and had the confidence of those who were his patrons in trade. He is a staunch Republican, and believes in sup- porting the government. GEORGE l;. GURLEY. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 157 318. HARRIET MARIA GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan and Mary P. (Dunham) Gurley (his second wife) of Morris- ville, N. Y., was twice married: ist. To Wilhs Shepard of Smyrna, Chenango Co., N. Y. ; were married in Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri, Oct. it, 1856. Mrs. Harriet M. Shepard was divorced from Wilhs Shep- ard in i860. 2d marriage, to Oscar King of lUififalo, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1868. Children of Willis Shepard and Harriet M. Gurley, his wife, one only : Mary Blanch, born May 13, i860; died April 6, 1866. Mr. Willis Shepard, occupation, harness-maker. Mr. Oscar King, occupation, railroad engineer. 319 AGNES ELIZA GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan and Mary P. (Dunham) Gurley (his 2d wife) of Morrisville, N. Y., married Ambrose Mosely of Eaton, in the same state, March 3, 1858. Mrs. Agnes E. Mosely died of facial erysipelas, March 14, 1887, age 48 years. Children of Ambrose Mosely and Agnes Eliza Gurley, his wife, one only: Ella Florence, born Mar. 2, 1871. Mr. Ambrose Mosely's occupation, farmer and cheese- maker. 320. ELLEN JENNETTE GURLEY, daughter of Jonathan and Mary P. (Dunham) Gurley (his 2d wife) of Morrisville, N. Y., married Prof. Lucius H. Birdsey of Rome, in the same state, afterwards of Oneida, N. Y., Dec. 26, 1867. 158 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Children of Prof. Lucius H. Birdsey and Ellen J. Gurley, his wife: Ellen Eva, born Jan. 2, 1S71 ; died Jan. 2, 1S71. .•\gnes May, '■ June2o, 1S72. Bessie Emily, '' May 12, 1S76. Prof. Lucius Hawley Birdsey was born at New Hartford, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 14, 1822; was educated first in the common schools, then at Sauquoit Seminary, Delancy In- stitute, and Cazenovia Seminary, N. Y., and has l)cen en- gaged in teaching since 1841; was 13 years professor of mathematics and principal of Intermediate Department, Utica Advanced School, N. Y.; has been professor of mathematics and superintendent of the school at Saginaw City, Mich., City Rome, N. Y., Green Island, N. Y., etc. In 1869, at Hamilton, Cal., was conferred A. M. THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME OF BIRDSEYE. The name of Birdseye originated at the time he was knighted, during the reign of one of the Edwards, king of P'neland. The Birdseves are now widely scattered, in nearly all the northern states, and Florida, also England and China. The family have two or three different coats of arms; one of these was engraved on the silver plate owned by Lieut. Abel Birdseye and family to Stratford, al)out 1679 to about 1680. Dea. John Birdseye came from Reading, England, to Connecticut in 1636, and was accompanied by two sons. Joseph and Dea. John of Stratford, Conn. Joseph settled at Wethersfield, Conn; his daughter. Catherine, married Joseph Hawley of Stratford, Conn. Rev. Nathan Birdseye of Stratford died at the advanced age of 103 years, 5 months, and 20 days; he was the father of 12 children; 3 of his sons served in the Revolutionary War under Gen. Washington. His youngest child. Sarah, is ancestor of Prof. Whitney of Yale, and Prof. Whitney of Harvard. Colleges. Her son. Samuel Williston. founded Williston Seminary. Dinah, the daughter of Dea. John Birdseye. is ancestor of Gen. U. S. Grant. HENRY H. GURLEY. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. i^g 321. HENRY HARRISON GURLEY, of Syracuse, N. Y., formerly of Morrisville, in the same state, was married to Helen Louisa Runkle, Dec. 6, 1864, daughter of Henry Runkle of Morrisville, N. Y. Children of Henry H. Gurley and Helen L. Runkle, his wife: 507. Mary Blanche, born Sept. 13, 1865. 508. Harry R., " Aug. 14, 1S75. Henry Harrison Gurley of Syracuse, N. Y., the well- known and popular grand secretary of the R. T. of T. for New York state, was born at Morrisville, Madison Co., N. Y., July 22, 1841. His parents were Jonathan and Mary P. Gurley, earnest Christian people and members of the. Congregational Church. He was educated in the schools of his native town, and received an excellent early education. Lie learned the machinist trade, and followed it until elected to his present important position, since which he has de- voted himself entirely to the promotion of the temperance work. He joined the G. T. in boyhood, and took also a deep interest in the Blue Ribbon movement. In 1879, when the R. T. movement was yet in its infancy in New York state, he became a member, and has been one of its prominent and active supporters ever since. He has a well- earned reputation for correct business methods and thor- oughness of action. In 1885 he was elected to the import- ant position of grand secretary, and his services have been ever since retained. He is an official member of Centenary M. E. Church of Syracuse. He is a Third Party Prohibi- tionist, has been candidate for mayor of the city and county clerk of Onondaga Co., on that party ticket, receiving nearly 6,000 votes for the latter office. "The Templar" savs of him: "He stands among the advanced thinkers, firmly convinced that the great battle nnist be fought out on the line of legal prohibition." £6o 'i'HE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 323. JOSEPHUS CORNELIUS GURLEY, of Stamford, Conn., formerly of Morrisville, N. Y., was twice married: I St. To Mary C. Holt, daughter of Asa and Huldah Holt of Morrisville, N. Y., Sept. 7, 1853. She died Dec. 18, 1867, age 35 years. 2d marriage, to Mary Edietha Beard, daughter of John and Edietha A. (Shaw) Beard, formerly of Maidstone, Kent, England, June 16, 1869. Mr. Josephus C. Gurley died May 5, 1895, age 72 years. Children of Josephus C. Gurley and Mary C. Holt, his I St wife, one only: 509. Mary Jane, born May i, 1863. Children of Josephus C. Gurley and Mary E. Beard, his 2d wife: _ 510. John Cornelius, born Jan. 26, 1871 ; died Sept. 25, 1871. 511. Fred Josephus, " May 19, 1873. 512. Frank Beard, " July 23, 1876. Mr. Josephus C. Gurley was for many years engaged in the wholesale and retail mercantile business in Morrisville, N. Y., until he sold out and moved to Glenbrook, Conn., where he engaged in the florist and gardening business. 324. JONATHAN FIELDS GURLEY, of Hamilton, N. Y., formerly of Muscatine, Iowa, and Mansfield, Conn., was married to Eliza C. Kingman, Feb. 25, 1852, daughter of Charles and Nancy (Root) Kingman, who were among the pioneer settlers of Cortland and Shenango counties, N. Y. Mr. Jonathan F. Gurley died April 15, 1893, age 66 years. Children of Jonathan F. Gurley and Eliza C. Kingman, his wife: 513. Charles Kingman, born Oct. 21, 1857. 514. Ellen Cornelia, " Jan. 17, 1875. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. i6i LIFE OF JONATHAN F. GURLEY. Mr. Jonathan F. Gurley was one of the most valued and enterprising business men of Hamilton, N. Y., died of paralysis April 15, 1893, age 66 years. Mr. Gurley was formerly a native of Mansfield, Conn., and at an early age developed a superior business capacity. About the year 1850 he came to Hamilton, N. Y., and opened a store for the sale of a comprehensive line of mis- cellaneous goods, including almost everything in the line of foreign and domestic fancy goods, " Yankee Notions," cutlery, and silverware, books, stationery, etc., which he furnished to the merchants of this and adjoining counties by means of peddling vehicles which he kept on the road. In 1 85 1 he erected a large and commodious store, which he named " Gothic Hall," where he carried on a large and successful trade for some three years, when he disposed of the same to his brother, Josephus C. Gurley. In the meantime, in company with the late sheriff, F. F. Stevens, he built and equipped with fine machinery for a silk factory the large building on Union Street, where the man- ufacture of sewing silk was carried on extensively for two or three years, and until the failure of the raw material from China rendered the business unprofitable, when it was dis- continued. Subsequently Mr. Gurley removed to Muscatine. Iowa, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for several years. y\ few years ago he w-as stricken with paralvsis, which in- capacitated him for active life, and in 1891 he returned to Hamilton with his family, where he has since resided. He leaves surviving a widow, a son, and daughter, be- sides his mother, a brother, and two sisters. 325. FRANCES BICKNEL GURLEY, daughter of Jose- phus Gurley and Cornelia Royce (his 2d wife) of Mansfield, Conn., afterwards of Morrisville, N. Y., was twice married: 1st. To Joseph Arnold Wilber of Morrisville, N. Y., May 30, 1855. He died Dec. 21, 1859, age 33 years. 11 l62 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 2d marriag^e, to Elisha C. Topliff of Morrisville, N. Y., March 12, 1867. Mr. Elisha C. Tophff (Ucd Sept. 11, 1892, aged 85 years. Children of Joseph A. Wilber and Frances B. Gurley, his wife: Ella C, born July lo, 1857; died Feb. 24, 1S59. George C, " Aug. 21, 1S59. Children by 2d marriage: None. Mr. Joseph A. Wilber was a farmer by occupation. He met his death while living at Ripon, Wis., where they moved to in 1857, by his horses taking fright; he was thrown from a load of lumber on his way home and so badly injured that after nine days of intense suffering, he died, Dec. 21, 1859, age 33 years. Mr. Elisha C. ToplifT, occupation, furniture dealer and undertaker. He was a kind and affectionate husband, a member of the Methodist Church for over fifty years, and took a great interest in the church to which he belonged. He was highly honored and esteemed by all who knew him. He departed this life at the advanced age of 85 years. His widow is still living in Morrisville, N. Y., 1896. 326. JULIA MARANDA GURLEY, daughter of Josephus Gurley and Cornelia Royce (his 2d wife) of Mansfield, Conn., and Morrisville, N. Y., married Lathrop Stearns Pierce of Waterloo, Mich., afterwards of Morrisville, N. Y., May 6, 1852. Mr. Lathrop S. Pierce went to Baltimore, Md., with the 1 14th N. Y. Reg., as sutler's clerk, was taken sick there, and died in Fortress Monroe Nov. 27, 1862, age 38 years. Buried at Morrisville, N. Y. Children of Lathrop S. Pierce and Julia M. Gurley, his wife : George Earl, born , 1S53 ; died Aug. 12, 1853. Hattie Jane, " Sept. 27, 1858. Mr. Lathrop S. Pierce, occupation, school teaching. Mrs. Julia M. Pierce living, 1895. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 163 327- EUNICE ALMIRA GURLEY, daughter of Josephus Gnrley and Cornelia Royce (his 2d wife) of Mansfield, Conn., married George E. Conant of the same town April 3, 185 1. Mrs. Eunice A. Conant gave birth to a child, yvdiich died, and she soon had spasms and also died, Oct. 7, 1854, at the age of 20 years. Mr. George E. Conant, of Mansfield, Conn., was born March 20, 1820, and was one of Mansfield's most promising and enterprising young men, whose habits and principles were of the best. He started life in business in company with his brother, Albert, in the manufacturing of sewing silk in Gurleyvillc, in the town of Mansfield, where they car- ried on the business for a few years, and then moved their works to Atwoodville, in the same town, where they carried on the business for a few years more, until his health began to fail him, and he was obliged to suspend business for a time. He then went to Morrisville, N. Y., and started in the same business there. He had business which called him to New York city, and from there to Gurleyville, Conn., by which he took a cold and terminated in quick consump- tion, of which he died suddenly in Gurleyville, April 10, 1856, at the age of 36 years. He was a kbid and affectionate husband, a good neighbor, and a valuable citizen. (Gravestones Gurleyville burying-ground.) 331. MERRIT GURLEY, of Fulton, Oswego Co., N. Y., was married to . Mr. Mcrrit Gurley died about 1875, and is buried at Brownsville, Jefferson Co., N. Y. Mr. Merrit Gurley had one son; last known of him he lived in Chicago, 111. 332. CHARLOTTE GURLEY, daughter of Ashcr and Han- nah (Rounds) Gurley, married . T 164 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY Mrs. Charlotte died at Sand Bank, Oswego Qo., N. Y., about 1880. 333. FRANKLIN DANIEL GURLEY, of Chicago. 111., for- merly of Toledo, Ohio, and Sand Bank, Oswego Co., N. Y., was twice married: ist. To Sophia Keyes, daughter of John Keyes of Henderson, N. Y., Jan. 12, i860. She died Dec. 27, 1893, age 57 years. 2d marriage, to Mrs. Mary B. McCallam, May 10, 1896. Mr. Franklin D. Gurley died suddenly at his home, 1302 West Monroe Street, Chicago, 111., April 2'^, 1897, age 61 years. No children by either marriage. Mr. Franklin D. Gurley, oldest son of Daniel and Lydia (Rich) Gurley of Danville, 111., was born at Sand Bank, town of Albion, Oswego Co., N. Y., July 24, 1835; in 1856 he removed to Toledo, Ohio, where he became a merchant, dealing in hides, leather, etc., to 1874, then he removed to St. Louis, Mo., and from there to Texas, and in 1892 re- moved from Texas to Chicago, 111., and went into copartner- ship with his brother, Nahimi Gurley, as " broJritish America. Matilda Coul- son (wife of Tlioiuas Collier) was born in New Brunswick. Children of Franklin P. Gurley and Susan Collier, his wife: 62. Earl Walton, born May 7, 1880. 63. Jessie Matilda, " Dec. 21, 1884. Mr. Franklin P. Gurley, occupation, farming. 44. MARY ANNIE GURLEY, daughter of Perry W. and Matilda W. (Stowell) Gurley of Waupaca, Wis., married Flerman Leroy Bump, Sept. 6, 1882, of Merrill, Lincohi Co., Wis. He was formerly from Morris, Otsego Co., N. Y. 224 '^"^ GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. Children of Herman L. Bump and Mary Annie Gurley, his ^vife: Arthur Leroy, born July ii, 1890. Mr. Herman L. Bump, occupation, lumberman. 45. LILLIE ALMIRA GURLEY. dau£^hter of Perry W. and Matilda W. (Stowell) Gurley of Waupaca, Wis., mar- ried Elisha L. Bump of Morris, Otsej^o Co., N. Y., after- wards of Wausau, Wis., March 7. 1873. Children of Elisha L. Bump and Lillie A. Gurley, his wife : Franklin Elisha, born Nov. 9, 1873. Mary Evelyn, " Nov. 27, 1874. Florence Matilda, " Oct. 27, 1876. Elisha L. Bump, Esq., occupation, attorney-at-law. 46. ORVILLE CHESTER GURLEY, of Waupaca. Wis., was married to Louisa Izenia Cornwell of Dupont, Wau- paca Co., Wis., March 16, 1885. Mr. Orville C. Gurley died Feb. 16, 1895, ag^ed 40 years. Children of Orville C. Gurley and Louisa L Cornwell, his wife: 64. Waytie, born May 30, 1.S86. 65. Henrietta, " Oct. 21, 1888. 66. Hattie Louisa, " Feb. 17, 1S91. 67. Orville Udelle, " Feb. 18, 1893. [[68. Orville, " April 11, 1895. Mr. Orville C. Gurley, occupation, farmer and black- smith. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 225 47- BENJAMIN ALMON GURLEY of Dayton, Waupaca Co., Wis., was married to Adelia C. Frihart April 11, 1882, daughter of Martin T. and Clarissa A. Frihart of Waupaca, Wis. Children of Benjamin A. Gurley and Adelia Frihart, his wife: 69. Oscar Byron, born Feb. 27, 1885. 70. RuBA Teresia, " Aug. 19, 1888. 71. Paul Benjamin, " Mar. 23, 1890. Mr. Benjamin A. Gurley, occupation, farming. 48. ALMIRA GURLEY, daughter of Alfred C. and Juda (Ornisby) Gurley of Waupaca, Wis., was twice married. First to Jefferson Sheldon of Dayton, Waupaca Co., Wis., June 12, 1879. Second marriage to Jacob Andrew Chady of Waupaca, Wis., afterwards of Dayton, in the same county, Nov. 18, 1890. Children of Jefferson Sheldon and Almira Gurley, his wife : Roland Jacob, born Mar. 7, 1880. Carrie May, " May 29, 1883. Infant, " July — , 1884. Harlow Ralph, " April 7, 1886, Children of Jacob A. Chady and Mrs. Almira Gurley Sheldon, his wife: Delbert Lee, born Jan. 23, 1897. Mr. Jacob A. Chady, occupation, farming. 49. CLARA GURLEY, daughter of Alfred C. and Juda (Ormsby) Gurley of Waupaca, Wis., married John L. Krue- ger April 3^ 1886. 15 226 lTHE GURLEY family GENEALOGY. Children of John L. Krueger and Clara Gurley, his wife: Lee Darwin, born Jan. 31, 18S7. Fern Bell, " April 26, 1888. Mona Maud, " May 9, 1889. Jessie Ray, " June 9, 1S90. Silas Jacob, " Mar. 16, 1893; died Jan. 22, 1896. Nina Floreta, " May 22, 1894 ; died Jan. 12, 1896. Mark Twain, " Nov. 10, 1896. Mr. John Louis Krueger, occupation, carpenter and j'oiner. 50. MARGARET LILLL\N GURLEY, daughter of Al- fred C. and Juda (Ormsby) Gurley of Waupaca, Wis., mar- ried John Knox of the same town Aug. 26, 1890. Mrs. Margaret L. Knox died May 20, 1894, aged 23 years. Children of John Knox and Margaret L. Gurley, his wife — one only : Marion, born Feb. 20, 1893. Mr. John Knox, occupation, earns his living by the sweat of his brow, which must certainly be an honest living. 51- KATE MAY GURLEY, daughter of Alfred C. and Juda (Ormsby) Gurley of Waupaca, Wis., married Charles Jeffer- son Munsinger June 29, 1890. Children of Charles J. Munsinger and Kate M. Gurley, his wife: Laura May, born June 28, 1891 ; died Aug. 4, 1891. Ella Belle, " April 29, 1893. Eva Lovina, " Oct. 17,1894. Earl Charles, " Aug. 9, 1896. Mr. Charles J. Munsinger was born April 19, 1857, at Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio. His occupation, carpenter and joiner. PART FIFTH. REV. JOSEPH GURLEY AND REV. JOHN GURLEY. REV. JOSEPH GURLEY and REV. JOHN GUR- LEY were two brothers who came to this country with their famihes, and were both Episcopal clergymen. Of their early ancestry but little is known, except they belonged to an old Scotch family who settled in the north part of Ireland, and came to this country from England about 1760, and settled in Northampton Co., Va., and after- wards they or their descendants removed to Johnston Co., N. C. Children of Rev. Joseph Gurley and , his wife: I. Peterson, born I. PETERSON GURLEY, of Winton, Hertford Co., N. C, was married to Jane Montgomery about 1822. Mr. Peterson Gurley died , 1828. After his death his widow, Mrs. Jane Gurley, removed to Windsor, in the same state, and lived with her son, Wil- liam P. Gurley, until she died. Children of Peterson Gurley and Jane Montgomery, his wife : 2. William Peterson, born Dec. 25, 1824. 3. Annie Elizabeth, " ; died in infancy. 228 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 2. WILLIAM PETERSON GURLEY. of Windsor, Bertie Co., N. C, was married four times. First to Sarah Elizabeth Smallwood, daui^hter of John and Marv (Lock- hart) Small wood Feb. 15, 1846. She died June 20, 1863, aged T,y years. Second marriage to Agnes B. Simmons, daughter of Z. B. and Keziah Simmons, Jan. 6, 1865. She died June 20, 1866, aged 36 years. Third marriage to Annie Eliza McGlaughon. daughter of Frederick McGlaughon, Mar. 27, 1867. She died May 2, 1868. aged 27 years. Fourth marriage to Elizabeth Jane Hines, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Hines, Nov. i, 1868. Mr. William P. Gurley died Sept. 8, 1887, aged 62 years. Children of William P. Gurley and Sarah E. Smallwood, his first wife: 4. William Peterson, born Sept. 3, 1S49 ; died May 13, 1879, unmarried. 5. Whitmel Smallwood, " Sept. 23, 1851. 6. Robert John, " Aug. 6, 1853; died April 4, 1874. 7. Thomas Pogh, " Nov. 9, 1855. 8. Mary Jane, " Oct. 10, 1857. 9. Charles, " Feb. 24, 1861. 10. Sarah, " June i, 1S63 ; died June 20, 1S63. Children of William P. Gurley and Agnes B. Simmons, his second wife: 11. Lucy Frances, born Nov. 9, 1S65. Children of William P. Gurley and Annie Eliza Mc- Glaughon, his third wife: 12. Joseph, born Mar. 24, 1868. Children of William P. Gurley and Elizabeth J. Hines, his fourth wife: 13. George, born Sept. 14, 1869; died April 22, 1878. 14. Francis (Frank), " Nov. 29, 1870. 15. Henry, " May 8, 1872; died Sept. 24, 1873. 16. Elizabeth, " Mar. i, 1875, single. 17. Susan, " June 23, 1879. 18. Edward, " May 3, 1885. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 229 5. WHITMEL SMALLWOOD GURLEY, of Windsor, Bertie Co., N. C, was twice married. First to Parthcnia Standing Leary, daughter of James S. and Sarah (Nicholls) Leary, Aug. 2^, 1878. She died March 10, 1882, aged 27 years. Second marriage to EhzabethPugh Burden, daughter of James and Mary ElHnor Burden, Dec. 18, 1889. Children of Dr. W. S. Gurlcy and Parthenia S. Leary, his first wife — one only : 19. Sallie Joe, born May lo, iSSo; died May 20, 1883. Children of Dr. W. S. Gurley and Elizabeth P. Burden, his second wife: 20. Whittie Pugh, born April 3, 1893. 21. William Burden, " July" 3, 1S95. Dr. W. S. Gurley has always lived in the town of Wind- sor, N. C, where he now resides. He graduated in medicine at Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1873, and has practiced his profession in his native place ever since. 7. THOMAS PUGH GURLEY, of Windsor, Bertie Co.. N. C, was married to Albina Beasley, daughter of Thomas and Aseneth Beasley. Sept. 16, 1877. Children of Thomas P. Gurley and Albina Beasley, his wife : 22. Maude, born June 26, 187S. 23. James Capeheart, " Sept. 11,1880. 24. Sarah E.,j , ^^^ 25. Mary J., ) ' j Mr. Thomas P. Gurley resides in his native town, Wind- sor, N. C. ; is a merchant, and deals in drygoods, groceries, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc. 230 THE GURLEY FAMILY GEtlEALOGY. 8. MARY JANE GURLEY, daughter of William P. and Sarah E. (Smallwood) Gurley (his first wife) of Windsor, Bertie Co., N. C, married Wilbur F. Askew Feb. 14, 1877. Children of Capt. Wilbur F. Askew and Mary Jane Gur- ley, his wife — one only: . Maggie Peterson, bom Dec. 15, 1877. Capt. Wilbur F. Askew of Windsor, N. C, has been a steamboat captain ever since he came to manhood. He is also a photographer. 9- CHARLES GURLEY, of Norfolk, Va., formerly of Windsor, N. C, was married • to Sallie Robert Parker, daughter of Robert and Elma Parker of Gates Co., N. C, Nov. 26, 1880. Mr. Charles Gurley died April 3, 1895, aged 34 years. Children of Charles Gurley and Sallie R. Parker, his wife: 26. William Peterson, born Oct. 7, 1881 ; died in infancy. 27. Charles Whitmel, " July 15, 1884; died Feb. 24, 1895. 28. Mary Elma, " May 15, 1888. Mr. Charles Gurley of Norfolk, Va., lived a short but use- ful life. He was full of energy and a man of sterling qual- ities. He was a business man and an exemplary Christian gentleman, and a member of the Methodist Church at the time of his death. He died of consumption at Colorado Springs, Col., where he went for his health. His remains were brought to Norfolk, Va., where they were buried. II. LUCY FRANCES GURLEY, daughter of William P. and Agnes B. (Simmons) Gurley (his second wife) of Wind- sor, Bertie Co., N. C, married W. B. Cheek, formerly of Warrenton, N. C, Oct. 17, 1888. No children. Mr. W. B. Cheek resides at Norfolk, Va.. and is engaged in the storage business. (1897.) THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 23 1 12. JOSEPH GURLEY, of Norfolk, Va., was married to Lula Augusta Barrett Nov. 27, 1889. Mrs. Lula A. Gurley died Jan. 13, 1894, aged 26 years. Children of Joseph Gurley and Lula A. Barrett, his wife: 29. Joseph McGlaughon, born Jan. 25, 1891. 30. William Meridith, " Jan. 4, 1894 ; died Jan. 19, 1894. Mr. Joseph Gurley was l)orn at Windsor, Bertie Co., North Carolina, March 24, 1868. Left home at the age of twelve years for college, and after finishing his scholastic duties settled in Norfolk, Ya., in the year 1885, and was employed as a clerk in the transportation business, and re- mained as such until the year 1889, when he moved to Hert- ford Co., N. C, and engaged in the manufacture of shingles and lumber. Having lost his mills in the year 1893 by fire, and having no insurance on them, was unable to rebuild, so returned back to Norfolk, Va., where he has been en- gaged in the commission business ever since. (1897.) 14. FRANK GURLEY, of High Point, Guilford Co., N. C, formerly of Windsor, Bertie Co., in the same state, was mar- ried to Lillian Holmes, daughter of Rev. J. M. and H. Louisa (Brown) Holmes of Maryland, Sept. 4, 1893. No children. Mr. Frank Gurley lived at home with his parents until the death of his father. Soon after his death he accepted a position in Norfolk, Va., where he kept books and attended to other business for a commission house. He soon gave up this position, however, as he did not like to be away from home, consequently returned to Windsor, where a position as clerk was awaiting him in a general store. This position he held until the proprietors agreed to dissolve. He then accepted a position with another general store, but gave up this position when he became of age, and, after drawing his funds, which were bequeathed to him by his father, he invested it in a general mercantile business with one of his brothers, Thomas P. Guriey, as a partner. 232 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. In the fall of 1894 Mr. Gurley, on account of his wife's health, removed to High Point, Guilford Co., in the same state, where, in 1895, he succeeded J. E. Shell in the book and stationery business, and owned the entire business prior to March i, 1897, when he took as a partner. Rev. N. R. Richardson, who was appointed colportage agent for the Western North Carolina conference of the M. E. Church, south, in Nov. 1896. [Mr. Frank Gurley was named Francis, but is now known and called Frank.] REV. JOHN GURLEY. REV. JOHN GURLEY came to this country with his family (as previously stated) with his brother, Rev. Joseph Gurley, and also settled in Northampton Co., Va., and after- wards he or his descendants removed to Johnston Co., N. C. Children of Rev. John Gurley and , his wife : 1. Edwards, born . 2. Jeremiah, " . EDWARDS GURLEY, of Johnston Co., N. C, was married to Mary Davis (of Welch descent) Sept. 19. 1776. Air. Edwards Gurley died Children of Edwards Gurley and Mary Davis, his wife: 3- Elizabeth, born June i, 1777; died Oct. 26, 17S8 4- John, " Jan. 23, 1780; died Oct. 30, 1788 5- Keziah, " April 8, 17S3. 6. Jeremiah, " May 17, 1786. 7- Allie, " April 17, 1788. 8. Davis, " April 7, 1792. 9- Mary, " April 26, 1795. Mr. Edwards Gurley was a planter and slave-owner of Johnston Co., N. C. His will was probated in the Johnston County Court in 1795. His widow, Mrs. Mary (Davis) Gurley, married, secondly, her first husband's cousin (prob- ably), Thomas Edwards, and removed with her family, in 1805, to Maury Co., Tenn. They had one child, a daughter, Ann, who married a Mr. Olderson. Mr. Edwards Gurley is said to have been a soldier in the North Carolina troops dviring the Revolutionary War. The examination of the proper records for the verification of this tradition has never yet been made. 234 ^^^ GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 2. JEREMIAH GURLEY, of Johnston Co., N. C, after- wards of Madison Co., Ala., was married to Frances in North Carolina. Mr. Jeremiah Giirley died Oct. 28, 1843, aged 83 years, 10 months. Children of Jeremiah Gurley and Frances , his wife : 10. John, born Jan. 4,1788. 11. Elizabeth, " Mar. 28, 1789; died unmarried. 12. Mary, " Mar. 9, 1792 ; died unmarried. 13. Annie, " about 1795. 14. James, " Mar. 14, 1800. In a manuscript pocket-book, still extant, Mr. Jeremiah Gurley speaks of having- volunteered and served at three different periods in the Revolutionary Army. After the close of the war he removed to South Carolina, where he lived for ten years, then returned to Johnston Co., N. C, where he remained for a number of years, then removed to Maury Co., Tenn., and finally, in 1817, he settled in Madi- son Co., Alabama, where he acquired a large tract of land in that section, and lived there tlie remainder of his life as a successful cotton-planter. His estate was known as " Gur- lev," and the present village of Gurley in Alabama is on land which was once his plantation. 5. KEZIAH GURLEY, daughter of Edwards and Mary (Davis) Gurley of Johnston Co., N. C, married Henry Sharp of School Creek, Lawrence Co., Tenn. Children of Henry Sharp and Keziah Gurley, his wife: John, born Basil, " Starkey, " Graves, " William, " And several others, names unknown. Mr. Henry Sharp was a farmer, and of his family nothing more is known at this writing. (1897.) THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 235 6. ^ JEREMIAH GURLEY was born in Johnston Co., N. C, May 17, 1786. When a young man he taught school in Maury Co., Tenn. He fought under Gen. Jackson in the war of 1812, being successively elected captain and lieu- tenant-colonel of Tennessee militia from Maury Co. His commission as captain; 27th Regiment, Tennessee militia, is dated Nov. 14, 1810, and that as lieutenant-colonel, com- mandant of 5Tst Reg., Tenn. militia, Nov. 18, 1813, both being signed by Gov. Willie Blount of Tenn. Lieut. -Col. Jeremiah Gurley was killed at the head of his regiment at the battle of Tallahatchie, on Jan. 11, 1814, aged 27 years 8 months. His body was carried off the field by his younger brother, Davis Gurley. 7. ALLTE GURLEY, daughter of Edwards and Mar 'fe V (Davis) Gurley of Johnston Co., N. C, married Elisha Thomas, a planter of Mississippi, , 1809. Mrs. AUie Thomas died Oct. 16, 1827, aged 39 years. Children of Elisha Thomas and Allie Gurlev, his wife: Edwin Gurley, born July 31, 1810. Mary Lucy, " Mar. 12, 1813. William Davis, " May iS, 1S16; died Jan. 14, 1S54. Matilda Jane, " Feb. 25, 1S19. Elisha Massey, " July 21, 1821. John W., " Oct. 16, 1824; died April 18, 1848. Solomon J., " Jan. 21, 1827. 8. DAVIS GURLEY, of Waco, McLennan Co., Texas, formerly of Maury Co., Tenn., and Johnston Co., N. C, was married to Patience Bland Smith June 8, 1823, daughter of Joshua and Mary (Anderson) Smith of Chester District, South Carolina. Mr. Davis Gurley, Esq., died at his home in Waco, Texas, June 2, 1 86 1, aged 69 years. 236 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. His widow, Mrs. Patience B. Giirley, died June i, 1885, aged yj years. Children of Davis Giirley and Patience B. Smith, his wife: 15. Edwards Jeremiah, born June 7, 1824. 16. Mary Azalete, " Oct. 4, 1825. 17. Angelina, " May 28, 1827. 18. James Henry, " Jan. 17, 1829. 19. Agnes Keziah, " June 19, 1830. 20. Joshua Smith, " Feb. i, 1832 ; died April 21, 1S35. 21. Martha Davis, " Sept. S, 1834; died Sept. 21, 1S37. 22. Davis Robert, " Oct. 17, 1836. Davis Gurley, Esq., of Waco, Texas, was born in John- ston Co., N. C, April 7, 1792. When a boy he attended with his brother Jeremiah, a private school in Wayne Co., N. C, taught by Mr. John Phillips of the " Meadhill " School. His education was completed in the school of Maury Co., Tenn. He fought in the war of 1812 as a subaltern in his brother's regiment of Tennessee militia. He settled in Franklin (now Colbert) Co., Alabama, where he acquired a considerable landed property, in the vicinity of the town of Leighton. He was one of the earliest magistrates of Frank- lin Co. In 1853 he sold his property in Alabama and re- moved to McLennan Co., Texas, where he became a large land and slave owner. His children were all born in Frank- lin Co., Ala. Mrs. Patience Bland (Smith) Gurley, daughter of Joshua and Mary (Anderson) Smith of Chester District, South Carolina, was born Oct. 24, 1797. She was quite a domes- tic girl and woman. vShe, in her young days, managed, by her own industry, to keep herself decently clad. She was not ashamed to be seen with a homespun dress on. She manufactured with her own hands cloth, and bartered it for store goods, such as she needed, and she always ap- peared in company as neatly and tastefully dressed as any other young lady in the community, and. take her all in all, her equal as a model woman w^ould be hard to find. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 237 MARY GURLEY, daughter of Edwards and Mary (Davis) Gurley of Johnston Co., N. C, married Josiah Home Sept. , 1827 (for his first wife). Chiklren of Josiah ITome and Mary Gurley, his first wife: Virginia Elizabeth, born July 4, 1829 ; died unmarried. Mr. Josiah Home was a planter in North Carolina. 10. JOHN GURLEY, of Maury Co., Tenn., was married to Matilda Sharp Rutledg;e Apr. 25, 1816. Mrs. Matilda S. Gurley died Sept. 29, i860, aged 62 years. Mr. John Gurley died Apr. 15, 1868, aged 80 years. Children of John Gurley and Matilda S. Rutledge, his wife: 23. James Harvey, born May 30, 1817. 24. John King, " Mar. 19, i8i9;died ,1850. 25. William Rutledge, " Feb. 22, 1821. 26. Mahala Matilda, " Jan. 10, 1825. 27. Louisa Jane Elizabeth, " July 19,1832. 28. Frank Ballou, " Aug. 8, 1834 ; unmarried. 29. Thomas D. PiNCKNEY, " Feb. 20, 1840; unmarried. Mr. John Gurley inherited his father's plantation in Maury Co., Tenn., where he lived the remainder of his life. Mrs. Matilda S. Rutledge was the daughter of William Rutledge of Maury Co., Tenn. 13. ANNIE GURLEY, daughter of Jeremiah and Frances ( ) Gurley of Jackson Co., Ala., married Rev. Thomas M. King. Children of Rev. Thomas M. King and Annie Gurley, his wife: Thomas Benton, born , 238 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 15. EDWARDS JEREMIAH GURLEY, of Waco, Texas, formerly of Franklin Co., Ala., was twice married. First to Annie Elizabeth Blocker, Oct. 24, 1848, at Tuscumbia, Ala. She died at Waco, Texas, Nov. 21, 1864. Second marriage to Virginia Evalyn Alexander of Aus- tin, Texas, June i, 1868. Children of Col. Edwards J. Gurley and Annie E. Blocker, his wife: 30 31 32 33 34 35 Annie Blocker, ) ^ . , „ o j- j • • r ' \ Twins, born Dec. 2-?, 1849; died in infancy. Jane Cooper, ) ' ■" Elizabeth Rhea, " Mar. 17,1851. Edwards Jeremiah, " June 4, 1853 ; died July 13, 1870. Mary Agnes, " Oct. 17, 1S55. Sarah Francis, " Feb. 19, 1858. Children of Col. Edwards J. Gurley and Virginia Alex- ander, his second wife: 36. John Alexander, born Feb. 26, 1875 ; unmarried. Col. Edwards Jeremiah Gurley was born in Franklin Co., Ala., June 7, 1824. He was educated in the schools of Tus- caloosa, Ala. He is by profession a lawyer. He served throughout the war between the states as colonel of the 30th Texas Cavalry (Confederate) under Gen. Magruder (see official records of war, published by the U. S. Govern- ment). His residence in Waco (destroyed by fire some years since) was known as the " Concrete House." Col. Gurley is one of the largest landed proprietors of Texas, and owner of the " Zapatal " hacienda in Tuxpan, Mexico, comprising some 12,000 acres. 16. MARY AZELETE GURLEY, daughter of Davis and Patience B. (Smith) Gurley of Waco, Texas, married Rich- ard F. Blocker, Esq., of the same town, June 25, 1855. Richard F. Blocker, Esq., died Apr. 29, 1861. Children of Richard F. Blocker, Esq., and Mary Azelete Gurley, his wife: Edward Langton, born Feb. 22, 1857; died Feb. 23, 1857. Richard Firman, " Nov. 23, 1858; died Nov. 26, 185S. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 230 Richard F. Blocker, Esq., was senior partner in the law firm of " Blocker & Gurley " of Waco, Texas. His widow is still living (Jan., 1897) at Waco, Texas, and resides with her brother, Davis R. Gurley, Esq. 17. ANGELINA GURLEY, daughter of Davis and Patience B. (Smith) Gurley of Waco, Texas, was twice married. First to James Mortimer Downs, at Leighton, Ala., Nov. i, 1850. He died Sept. i, 185 1. Second marriage to Dr. John Henry Sears, Oct. 12, 1854, of Waco, Texas. No children by first marriage. Children of Dr. John H. Sears and Mrs. Angelina (Gur- ley) Downs, his wife: Sarah Mortimer, born Sept. 21, 1855. Mary Davis, " Nov. 15, 1S60. John Henry, « Aug. 27, 1S66. Dr. J. H. Sears is a physician in high standing in his profession, and resides in Waco, Texas. 18. JAMES HENRY GURLEY, of Waco, Texas, was mar- ried to Lucy Jane Barnard of Hartford, Conn., Dec. 6, 1854. Mr. James H. Gurley died June 17, 1865, aged 36 years. Mrs. Lucy J. Gurley died Jan. 16, 1869. Children of James H. Gurley and Lucy J. Barnard, his wife — one only: 37. George Barnard, born Sept. 20, 1855. Mr. James H. Gurley was a valued and highly respected citizen. He was a consecrated Christian gentleman, and a bright and honored Mason. J. H. Gurley Lodge No. 337, A. F. and A. M., at Waco, Texas, was named in his honor. 240 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 19. AGNES KEZIAH GURLEY, daughter of Davis and Patience B. (Smith) Gurley of Waco, Texas, married Howell Lewis Taylor of Hardeman Co., Tenn., Nov. 23, 1848. Mrs. Agnes K. Taylor died from the effects of severe burns Dec. 11, 1878, aged 48 years. Rev. H. L. Taylor died Jan. 3, 1886. Children of Rev. Hov^^ell L. Taylor and Agnes K. Gurley, his wife — one only : Joseph Willis, born Nov. 25, 1849. Rev. H. L. Taylor was a local preacher of the M. E. Church, South, and resided at Waco, Texas. 22. DAVIS ROBERT GURLEY, of Waco, Texas, formerly of Franklin (now Colbert) Co., Ala., was married to Louisa Wells Earle April 26. 1865, daughter of Dr. Baylis Ward and Ann Eliza (Harrison) Earle of Waco, Texas. Children of Davis R. Gurley and Louisa W. Earle, his wife : 838- Baylis Earle, born Feb. 18, 1866; died Nov. 8, 1866, 39- Hallie Louisa, " April 25. 1S67. 40. Mary Azelete, " Aug. 3. 1869. 41. Davis Robert, " Oct. 17, 1871. 42. Eliza Earle, " April 20, 1882. 43- SouLiE Earle, " June I, 1886. Gen. Davis R. Gurley was born in Franklin Co. (now Col- bert) Oct. 17. 1836; removed with his father to Texas in 1853. Educated at Wesleyan College, Florence, Alabama, where he graduated with first honors in 1857, delivering the valedictorv address. Among his classmates were Gen. L. S. Ross, C. S. A., and Gen. Daniel McCook, U. S. A. He fought as a ranger during the fifties in the Texan In- dian skirmishes. Studied law, and was prepared for admission to the bar in 1861, but the onset of the war changed his i^lans. He entered the Confederate Army in 1861 as a first lieutenant: subsequently captain on staff of Gen. L. S. Ross and Earl THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 24I Van Dorn, receiving his promotion as major and assistant adjutant-general during the last year of the war, while under the command of Gen. Stephen D. Lee. He fought in the battles of Elkhorn. Hatchie Bridge, Corinth, Keneson, Mt. Franklin, the battles around Atlanta, and otl^ers. At the conclusion of the war he settled on his estate of " Lib- erty Hall," near Waco. He is one of the most prominent of Texas Masons, being a past eminent grand commander of the State Commandery of Knights Templars. He was adjutant-general of the state of Texas during the administration of Gov. Throckmorton; brigadier-general and assistant adjutant-general on stafT of Gen. John B. Gor- don, Com'd'g United Confederate Veterans, and member of Post De'Hume Camp of Confederate Veterans, Waco; president board of trustees, Waco Female College, an en- thusiastic sportsman. There are many references to the Confederate services of Davis R. Gurley in the ofificial records of the war published by the U. S. Government; e. g., in Series I, Vol. XXH, pt. I, p. 124. Col. J- W. Whitfield, Texas Legion, commanding Sec- ond Brigade, in a report on the battle of " Spring Hill," Tenn., savs: " I cannot close this report without tendering mv sincere thanks to Capt. Davis R. Gurley, my assistant adjutant-general, for his distinguished bravery and the valu- able aid rendered me on the day of the battle, and T espe- cially recommend him to the favorable consideration of the commanding general." Louisa Weils Earle, wife of Capt. Davis R. Gurlev, was educated at the " Judson Institute," Marion, Ala. She is a lineal descendant of Samuel Earle, Esq. (3d), of Frederick- Co., Va.. son of Samuel Earle (2d), son of Samuel Earle (Tst), son of John Earle, the original cavalier emigrant to Virginia. He was of the family of six Walter Earle, one of the founders of Virginia. 23. JAMES HARVEY GURLEY, of Gurley, Madison Co., Ala., formerly of Maury and Jackson Counties, Tenn., was twice married. First to Eliza Bohannan. 16 242 THE GU-RLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. She died. Second marriage to Elizabeth AckHn. Mrs. EHzabeth A. Gurley died Dec. , 1866. Mr. James H. Gurley died Nov. 4, 1868, aged 51 years. Children of James H. Gurley and Eliza Bohannan, his first wife: 44. Unknown, born ; died in infancy. 45. Unknown, " ; died in infancy. Children of James H. Gurley and Elizabeth Acklin, his second wife: 46 47 48 49 50 51 John Frank, born Jan. 2, i8i;5. Mary Matilda, " Nov. 17, 1856. Anna Elizabeth, " Mar. 14, 1858. Cornelia Acklin, " Jan. 12, 1.S60. Edward Morgan, " Mar. 15, 1S63; died June iS, 1S64. Ida Thomas, " June 5, 1S65. 25. WILLIAM RUTLEDGE GURLEY, of married Criner. Mr. William R. Gurley died , 1895, aged 74 years. Children of William R. Gurley and Criner, his wife: 52 53 54 55 56, 57 John Williams, born James Richard, " Thomas Frank, " Joseph Criner, " Amelia Angelna, " Matilda Ellen, " 26. MAHALA MATILDA GURLEY, daughter of John and Matilda S. (Rutledge) Gurley of INIaury Co., Tenn., mar- ried Alford Hambrick of New Market, Madison Co., Ala. Children of Alford Hambrick and Mahala M. Gurley, his wife: Matilda, born . Angie, " £ . John Gurley, " . James C, " . THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 243 27. LOUISA JANE ELIZABETH GURLEY, daughter of John and Matilda Sharp (Rutledge) Gurley of Maury Co., Tenn., married Wilhani C. Vincent of Huntsvihc, Madi- son Co., Ala. Mr. William C. Vincent died Oct. 30, 1889, aged 61 years. Mrs. Louisa J. E. Vincent died March 2, 1893, aged 55 years. Children of William C. Vincent and Louisa J. E. Gurley, his wife: Mary Ellen, born Dec. 29, 1S59 ; died July 11, 1S93. William, " Dec. 15, 1870. Mr. William C. Vincent, occupation, farming and stock- raising. 32. ELIZABETH RHEA GURLEY, daughter of Edwards J. and Annie E. (Blocker) Gurley of Waco, Texas, was twice married. First to Samuel Wallis Woodland of Mary- land, afterwards of Waco, Texas, May 30, 1872. He died June 28, 1873. Second marriage to William Blocker Rhea (her cousin), Jan. 13. 1879. Mrs. Elizabeth R. Rhea (alias Woodland) died Feb. 23, 1883, aged 37 years. Children of Samuel W. Woodland and Elizabeth R. Gur- ley, his wife — one only: Edward Wallis, born Feb. 28, 1873 i unmarried (1S96). Children of William B. Rhea and Mrs. Elizabeth R. (Gur- ley) Woodland, his wife: John Sears, born April 14, 1S80; died Sept. 16, 18S3. Mr. William B. Rhea resides at Waco, Texas. 244 "^^^^ GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. MARY AGNES GURLEY, daughter of Edwards J. and Annie E. (Blocker) Gnrley of Waco, Texas, married RoId- ert J. Brooks Apr. 30, 1831. Children of Robert J. Brooks and Mary A. Gurley, his wife: Annie Blocker, born July 12, 1882. Mary Azelete, " Jan. 7, 1885. Bessie, " July 13, 1886; died April 21, 1887. SARAH FRANCES GURLEY, daughter of Edwards J. and Annie E. (Blocker) Gurley of Waco. Texas, mar- ried William B. Taft at Waco. Texas, Jan. 13. 1879. Children of William B. Taft and Sarah F. Gurley, his wife: Beulah May Gurley, bom July 18, 1881 Archibald Gurley, " Sept. 27,1885 William B., " April 24, 1888 Ada Gurley, " Jan. 3, 1893 Elizabeth Gurley, " June 18, 1895 Mr. William B. Taft resides at Seattle, state of Washing- ton. ""'"I 37. GEORGE BARNARD GURLEY. of Waco, Texas, was twice married. First to Mary Elgin Hill, niece of Col. Rob- ert Elgin of Austin and Houstin, Tex., Feb. 28, 1878. She died Sept. lo, 1882. aged years. Second marriage to Widow Lucy Edna Motz (a sister of his first wife) June 18, 1891. Children of George B. Gurley and Mary E. Hill, his first Wife : ' "^ - J 58. Lucy Edna, bom Dec. 17, 1878. « 59. Lillian Elgin, " July 12, 1881. Children of George B. Gurley and Mrs. Lucy E. Motz, his second wife: THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 245 60. Elizabeth Elgin, born July 4, 1S94. Col. George Barnard Gurley of Waco, Texas, was born at Waco Sept. 20, 1855, only child of James H. and Lucy J. (Barnard) Gurley. He attended private school in Waco until 16 years of age, then entered Marvin College at Waxahachie, Tex., Jan., 1872, where he remained until June in the same year. Jan. I, 1873, he entered Texas Military Institute, at Austin, Tex., where he spent the remainder of his school life. In 1876 Col. Gurley was elected captain of the Waco Grays, a local military company; in 1877 was sent as delegate to State Military Convention at Galveston; assisted in ar- ranging the First Brigade, Texas Vol. Guards, and was ap- pointed chief of ordnance as the guard increased ; occupied several staff positions, and to the position of assistant ad- jutant-general, stafT corps, with i-ank of lieut.-col. A CiVil Engineer:— In 1880, '81, '82, and '83 was engaged in the construction of the old Texas and St. Louis R. R., now the St. Louis Southwestern (Cotton Belt) while it was being constructed through Texas and Arkansas. In 1884 was in Mexico a short time, engaged in railroad work; also was assistant engineer on survey of a road from Waco, Tex., to Shreevesport, Ark. In 1885 was appointed city engineer of Waco, which office he resigned in 1890, to take a contract to grade 54 miles of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass R. R., in company with E. J. Gurley and W. H. Ross, under the firm name of Gurley, Ross & Gurley, where he lost heavily. In 1891 he was chief engineer on Gulf, Brazos Valley, and Pacific R. R. In 1892 moved to Rockport, Tex., during the boom; went down again with the boom. In 1893 went to Tuxpan, Mexico, state of Vera Cruz; surveyed a large body of land for a syndicate ; also made a survey of the mouth of the Tuxpan River and the bar, with view of obtaining deep water -and then returned to the U. S., and pursued private practice until 1895; then went to the Pacific coast, in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, to examine and report on a tract of 3,000,000 acres of land in the Sierra Madre Mount- ains; returned and continued private practice until the sum- mer of 1896. and was then appointed chief engineer of the Waco and Sabine Pass R. R., which office Col. Gurley now holds (1897). 246 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 47. MARY MATILDA GURLEY, daughter of James H. and Elizabeth (Acklin) Gnrley of Gurley, Madison Co., Ala., married Thomas Ripley Hall of Madison Co., Ala., Dec. 23, 1874. Children of Thomas R. Hall and Mary M. Gurley, his wife: i '. ' Ernestine Hampton, born Jan. 29,1876. Otho Thomas Morgan, " Aug. 26, 1S78. Allie Adams, " May i, 1S82. Theo Reta, " April 19, 1885. Annie Louise, " April 15, 1SS8. Thomie Gurley, " Nov. 30, 1S90. Frank Ballou, " Dec. 9, 1894. Mr. Thomas R. Hall, occupation, clerk and merchandise business, and, later, proprietor of Hotel Gurley, of Gurley, Ala. 49. CORNELIA ACKLIN GURLEY, daughter of James H. and Elizabeth (Acklin) Gurley of Gurley, Madison Co., y\la., married C. A. Bennett. Children of C. A. Bennett and Cornelia A. Gurley, his wife: C , born Oct. — ,1880; died . James Gordon, " Mar. 3, 1882. IDA THOMAS GURLEY, daughter of James H. and Elizabeth (Acklin) Gurley, married C. S. Bushnell of Ar- cadia, De Soto Co., Fla. Children of C. S. Bushnell and Ida T. Gurley, his wife: Charley Gurley, born Sept. 24, 1886; died , 1SS7. MISCELLANEOUS. DESCENDANTS OF REV. JOHN GURLEY OF PART V. (Received too late for classification.) A. HENRY GURLEY, of Prince George Co., Va., formerly of Southampton Co., in the same state, was married to Re- hecca Fenn. Mr. Henry Gurley died Dec. 26, 1825, aged years. (After his death his widow married Edward Butts of Southampton, Va., and they had five children.) Children of Henry Gurley and Rebecca Fenn, his wife: B. Mary Willis, born Mar. 5) 1S17; died April 29, 181 7. C. William Daniel, It Mar. 12. 1S19; died during and in the Texas D. Richard Henry, i( Sept. 29, 1820; war. died Dec. 26, 1836. E. George Thomas, a April 15, 1822; died Dec. 31, 1S32. F. Nathaniel Adison, II Sept. 17, 1S23; died Sept. 27, 1824. G. John Willis, (£ Dec. 10, 1824. JOHN WILLIS GURLEY, of Norfolk, Va., formerly of Southampton Co., in the same state, was married to Anna Eliza Little, Sept. 27, 1855, daughter of Jesse and Susan ( ) Little of Southampton Co., Va. Dr. John W. Gurley died Dec. 19, 1888, aged 64 years. (His widow, Mrs. Anna E. Gurley, living at Norfolk, Va., 1897.) Children of Dr. John W. Gurley and Aniia E. Little, his wife: 248 THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY H. Sallie Crowder, born June 19, 1858; single (1897). I. Georgie Willis, ti June 25. 1S59. J- Henry Little, 11 Oct. 14, 1861. K. Daniel Fenn, 11 Aug. 16, 1864. L. Annie Eliza, « Nov. 22, 1869. M. Carrie, t; Feb. 15. 1871 ; died Feb. 24, 1886. N. John W., tt May 14, 1872; died Nov. 14, 1872. Dr. John W. Gurley wa.s born in Sonthampton Co., Va., Dec. 10, 1824, and was the youngest son of Mr. Henry Gur- ley and Rebecca Fenn, his wife. Dr. John W. Gurley took his degree of M.D. at the University of Penn., at Philadelpliia, in 1845; practiced in his native county until 1855, when he was elected to the House of Delegates at Richmond, \'a., for the years of 1855 and 1856. In 1856 he removed to PVince George Co., Va., and lived on the place known as the old " Gurley Farm." which is lo- cated four miles from Petersburg, and during the war of the late rebellion this house was used as a hosjiital by the Union Army. In 1878 Dr. Gurley removed to Norfolk, Va., where he practiced his chosen profession the remainder of his life. Dr. Gurley was a man of unusual skill and ability as a pliysician. His practice extended to all the surrounding towns, and was very frequently called in council by other physicians to get his advice and diagnosis of the disease of their patient. Dr. Gurley had an amiable disposition, and was highly esteemed and respected by all his townspeople wherever he resided. I. GEORGIE WILLLS GURLEY, daughter of Dr. John VV. and Anna E. (Little) Gurley of Norfolk, Va., married Edward Marion Bell of Norfolk, \'a., April 19, 1882. Children of Edward M. Bell and Georgie W. Gurlev, his wife: Cecil Gurley, born Aug. 22, 1886. Marion Willis, " April 22, 18S8. Carrie Virginia, " Oct. 17, 1889. Ruth Cleveland, " Jan. i, 1891. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 249 Mr. Edward M. Bell was born in Norfolk, Va., Nov. 18, 1859, and was educated in the schools of his native town, where he now resides. He is engaged in the wholesale and retail meat business (1897). L. ANNIE ELIZA GURLEY, daughter of Dr. John W. and Anna E. (Little) Gurley of Norfolk, Va., married Charles Carroll of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Charlottesville and Danville, Va., and Raleigh, N. C, Dec. 25, 1890, in Norfolk, Va., by his brother. Rev. John W. Carroll, of the Methodist Conference. No children. Mr. Charles Carroll was born in Fiedford Co., Va., April 24, 1856. He spent his early days in Charlottesville and Dan- ville, Va., and Raleigh, N. C. His education was finished in Charlottesville, at the University of Va. Mr. Carroll is connected with a wholesale steam bakery and cracker house of Baltimore city, Md. (1897). KATO GURLEY. KATO GURLEY, of New York city, is a colored man, about 70 years of age, and is the father of several children — James, Theodore, John T., Charles, and others. Kato was formerly a slave, and owned by James Gurley of Florence, South Carolina, from whom he takes his name. Kato is a smart, intelligent-looking man, and says he got his free- dom by President Lincoln's emancipation proclamation. He said his master was a good man, and spoke of him in the highest terms. (New York city, Sept. 7, 1896.) GURLEYS OF WHOM THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND THE ANCESTRY. Congregational Church records, New London, Conn: JOHN GURLEY married Ruth Richards, March 19. 1738. Congregational Church records, South Parish, Mansfield, Conn. : FANNY GURLEY, adult, was baptized July 4, 1823. Congregational Church records, South Coventry, Conn.: TIMOTHY GURLEY married Mary Mead March 6, 1794. War records of 181 2 and 1862: CHARLES GURLEY, private; commander, Lynde Read; period of service, Aug. 15, 1814, to Aug. 25, 1814. JOHN GURLEY, JR., New London, Conn., enlisted Aug. 7, 1862; mustered in Aug. 23, 1862; died Nov. 15, 1862. REMARKS. In closing this first volume of the " History and Gene- alogy of the Gurley Family," it may be well enough for the author to make a few remarks in relation to what he 'finds regarding the name, etc., after years of searching records antl inquiries of those living all over the United States. All the CJurleys, Gourleys, and Gourlays, in Scotland, Ireland, England, and America, all descended from one Ingelram de Gurley, who accompanied " William the Lion " from Normandy, France, to Scotland in the year 1174, and for his sage counsels and good advice to King William he was given a grant of land in Kincraig, Fifcshire, Scotland, which, I believe, is possessed by the name to this day. All the descendants of this Ingelram de Gurley may feel proud of their name and ancestry, for the name implies bravery, honesty, and a religious character. I find one who defied (in Scotland) the power of the Pope of Rome — that he had any power over the soul — but for this and the pamphlets he had secretly printed and circu- lated he had to flee Scotland, and went to England, but the king l)eing a Catholic he soon had to leave England, and went to Canada, where he remained for three years, and then returned to England, where he thrashed a man one day in parliament for his abusive language to him, and for this thrashing he gave this member of parliament he was put in prison; but, nevertheless, he always denied the power of the Pope of Rome to save or condemn the soul of man. This is the only account of any Gurley that I find that was ever arrested on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, and only one in the U. S., and that an old soldier that was ar- rested for iml)ibing too much whisky, and placed in the lockup over night, and fined the next morning. I find no Gurley in the U. S. at the present time that is either engaged in the manufacture or the sale of any intoxi- cating drink of any kind, and but very few that use it in any form. THE GURLEY FAMILY GENEALOGY. 253 And, for one, I am proud of the name Gurley, and believe all should be. I have made special inquiry in relation to temperance, character, and religious qualifications relative to our name, and the same applies to the name Gourley and Gourlay. A. E. Gurley. Willimantic, Conn., April i, 1897. FAMILY RECORDS, MARRIAGES 257 17 258 MARRIAGES MARRIAGES 259 260 MARRIAGES BIRTHS 261 262 BIRTHS DEATHS 26: 264 DEATHS INDEX TO Part I A. Abercrombie, Elizabeth, i6. James, i6. Aikman, Charles B., 30. Alan, Constable of Lammermoor, 11. Alderston, bailie of the barony of, 16. barony of, 15. estate of, 15, 19. lands of, 15. Elizabeth, 15. John of that ilk, 15. Aldhall, mile of, 22. Alexander II, 15. Ill, 15. Katherine, 34. Thomas, 23. Anstruther, families at, 23. Arbroath, Abbey of , 11. Arngrosk (Arngast), lands of , 32. Arthur's Oon, lands of, 15. Austin, Wm. Edmund Craufurd, 21. B. Balfour, Elizabeth, 18. Balhilly, lands of, 26. Balinbreck, barony of, 16. Baliol, Ingelram de, 11. Balledgarno, barony of, 32. Ballendene, lands of, 33. Balltullie, lands of, 25. Bathstruth, lands of, 12. Bean, James, 21. Beaton, James, Archbishop of St. An- drews, 24. 19 Beath, Barbara, 26. William, 26. Bedlay, family of, 20. Bell, Charles, 34. Bickerton, Sir Walter, 16. Blacater, Patrick, 24. Black, Helen, 25, 26. Blackadder, John, 32. Patrick of Dundaff, 17. Mr. Patrick, Archdeacon of Glasgow, 32. Blair, Emily, 22. Captain Frederick, 22. Bonnybanks, lands of, 26. Boquhaple, lands of Wester Carse, 33. Borthwick, John, 18. Bothwell, Adam, Bishop of Orkney, 13. Brougham, Henry, Lord, 27. Brown, Anna, 29. David, 18. Bruce, Janet, 19. King Robert, the, 15. Robert, 19. c. Cadzow, Patrick, 34. Callichat, Easter and Wester, lands of, 32. Callow, Lieut. William Charles, 22. Cambusheneth, Abbey of, 32. Capronflatt (Caponflatt), 17. Carrick, Earl of, 12. Carstares, Elizabeth, 25. Cerese, families in, 25. 266 INDEX. Charles I, i8. Chartres, Sir Thomas de, 12. Chatelherault, James, Duke of, 31. Clark, Thomas, 30. Cleland, Jeanie, 30. Clephane, Margaret, 28. Cockburn, Helen, 17. John of Ormiston, 17. Coldingham, Monks of, 15. Colquhoun, Elizabeth, 32. Cortlandt, Catherine, 21. Colonel Philip Van, 21. Craigrothie, Mill lands of, 26. Crichton, William, Lord of San- quhar, 32. Cromwell (Oliver), 34. Cuik, Helen, 14. Culross, Lordship of, 33. Cunningham, Marion, 25. Cupar, Abbot of, 34. Monks of, II. D. David n, 15. Dishart, Margaret, 28. Douglas, Captain Roden, 21. Drummond, Sir Alexander, 28. Duddingston, William, 18. Dunbar, Earl of, 15. Dundaff (Dunduff), lands of, 17, 24. Dunfermline, Abbey of, 24. family at, 24. Dunkeld, Robert, Bishop of, 34. Dury (Durie), William, 24. Dysart, families at, 23. E. Edmond, William, 25. Edward I, 12, 33. H. 12. Eglyntoun, John of, 34. Elie, families at, 23. F. Falkland, families at, 22. Fifeshire, families in, 15. Findlay, Margaret, 29. Fleming, Janet, 26. Thomas, 26. Forbes, Margaret, 19. William, 19. Forman, Janet, 17. a Gaw, John, of Maw, 33. Gaytmilk (Goatmilk), lands of, 16. Glen, Alexander, 14. Elspeth, 25. John and Alexander, 13. Gordonshall, lands of, 18. Govan, William, 33. Gorlay. Henry de, 33, 65. Gourlay, Adam de, 12. Agnes Cree, 29. Agnes, 29, 30. Agnes Jessie, 30. Alan de, 12. Alexander, 16, 17, 18, 24, 27, 28, 32. Alison, 32. Andrew Murray, 29. Annie, 29, 30. Archibald, 25, 32. Arthur, 20. Barbara, 26. Catherine, 21, 26. Charles, 29. Charles Aikman, 29. David, 14, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32. Elizabeth, 21. Elizabeth Nash, 30. Francis Nicholson Moffat, 30. George, 20, 21, 23, 25. Gertrude, 21. Gilbert, 14, 33. Helen, 19, 20, 26, 30. Henry, 29. Hugh de, 15. Hugh, 15, 32. Ingelrames, 27. Isabella, 30. James, 22, 24, 28, 30, 32. INDEX. 267 Gourlay, James Nash, 29. Jane, 19, 29, 30. Janet, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28. Jean, 14, 20, 21, 24. Jean Plenderleath, 21. John tie, 12. John, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19,20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31. Sir John, 34. John Brown, 29, 30. John George, 29. Magnus, 23. Margaret, 19,21,24,26,28,30. Lady Margaret of Torry, 24. Marjory, 28. Mary, 21. Mary Anne, 20. Mary Bean (Marion Bean), 22. Mary Moffat, 30. Michael, 14. Norman, 13. Oliver, 26. Patrick, 13, 14, 22. Robert, 13, 14, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29. 30, 31. 32, 33. Robert Cleland, 30. Robert Fleming, 26, 27. Robert James, 29. Roger, 12. Sarah, 29, 30. Sarah Langlands, 30. Simon (Symon) de, 12, 15. Thomas, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30. Sir Thomas, Knight, 19. Walter, 23. William, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29. Willielmi de, 15. William de, 12, 13. WiUiam Robert, 29. Gourlaw, Robert, 31. Thomas and Alexander, 32, 33- Gourlie, WiUiam, 31. Graham, Bethia, 31. Walter, 31. Gurla, Sir John, 35. Gurlay, Hugh de, 12, 15. James, 34. Gurle, Ingeram de, 11. Mathew de, 12. Gurleghe, Patrick, 12. Gurley, Hugh de, 11, 15. Ingelram de, 11, 12, 15, 27. H. Hallingshaw, lands of, 12. Hamilton, Mr. Arthur, 30. Francis. 29. town and barony of, 30. Harrison, Anna Maria Margaret Cath- erine (Kathleen), 22. Beatrice, 22. Decima, 22. Emily, 22. Gertrude, 22. Lieut. Gilbert Eliot, 22. Julia, 22. Rachel, 22. Susan, 22. Rev. William Gorst, 22. Winifred, 22. Hassandenebank, lands of, 14. Hauch, lands of, 23. Heriot, Walter, 23. Holyrood Abbey, 13. Abbey, church of, 13. Abbey, Commendator of, 13. Hope, Sir John, 25. Hunter, Sarah Anne, 35. L Inieney, lands of, 33. Inneraven, in Fife, 14. Innergelly, lands of, 16. Innerwyc, church of, 15. J. James H, 16. IV, 17. 268 INDEX. James V, 13, 22. VI, 17, 30. the Stewart of Scotland, 12. Jardine, Susannah, 28. K. Katil (Kettle), lands of, 22. Kay, Alexander, 29. Kellie, Janet, 17. Kelty, Lands of, 24. Kemp, Rev. Hew, 20. Kennochy (Kennoway), territory of, 17. Ker , of Cavers, 20. Kilconquhar, churchyard of, 21. Kincraig, barony of, 15, 18, 20, 21. Gourlay of, 15. laird of, 23. lands of, 17, 23. Kinghorn, Wester and Easter, the boundaries of, 16. families at, 24. King's Kettle, families at, 22. lands of, 23. Kipdarroch, lands of, 32. Kirkland, lands of, 25. Kynnynmonth, Andrew, 23. L. Lamberton, William de, 12. Lanarkshire, families of, 30. Langlands, Sarah, 29. Largo, families at, 22. Lathallan, lands of, 20. Lauder, of Balcomie, 16. Margaret, 32. Lecky, Alexander, 31. Lentrome, James, 19. Robert, 19. Leslie, Sir Norman, 16. Sir David of, 16. Lessells, Jean, 20. John, 20. Liddell, Agnes, 29. Livingston, Alexander, 32. Lochart, Allan, 14. Luffness, 16. Lummisdain, Isobel, 23. Thomas, 23. Lundy, William, 17. Ltmdyn, mill of, 11. Lygerwod, church of, 15. M. Macgill, James, 18. Jean, 18. Mackintosh, James, 22. Mary, 22. Macpherson, Henry Shaw, 30. Malhewe, Hew of, 12. Marshall, Janet, 29. Medo-end, lands of, 24. Melrose, church of, 11. Menteith, lands of Brae of, 33. Stewartry of, 31. Miller, Agnes, 28. Moffat, Mary Brown Hastings, 30. Monypenny , of Pitmilly, 16. Margaret, 16. Mortoun, Thomas, 25. Murray, Rev. Andrew, 29. Sir Andrew, of Balvaird, 32. Elizabeth Nash, 30. Muschet, George, 32. Myrick, Elyrk, in Balnagowan, 14. N. Newbigging, lands of, 26. Newbottle, monastery of, 15. Newlands, lands of, 24. Newton-Leys, lands of, 26. Northern Counties, families in, 33. o. Offerance of Lecky or Schyrgartoun, lands of, 31. Oswald, John, 14. P. Panmure, barony of, 33. Patterson, Barbara, 18. Robert, 18. INDEX. 269 Peebles, Robert, Chamberlain of Scot- land, 12. Perthshire, families in, 32. Pethdales, lands of, 17. Pittillok, Christian, 23. Plenderleath, David. 21. Elizabeth, 21. Plewlands, lands of, 16, 17. Poldutf , lands of, 28. Primrose, Marion, 14. Robert, 14. R. Ramsay, Christian, 27. Reddercraig, lands of, 17. Redheuch, 14. Reid, Captain, 20. Rires, Newton, 22. Robert I, 12. Ill, 16. Robertson, Margaret, 20. William, 20 Ross, of Milnetor, lands of, 12. Henry de, 33. Thomas de, 12. Rossyth, barony of, 24. Rowlwood, lands of, 14. s. St. Andrews, Archbishop of (John Spottiswood), 28. Archdean of (Robert)^ 24. Archdean of, 28. Bishop of (James), 16. (William), 15- ■ families at, 27. Schaklock, Walter de, 33. Scoonie, families at, 23. Scotstarvct, the Mains of, 26. Scott, Janet, 17. Scott, Dr. John, 20. Thomas, 17. Seton, George, 20. Sharp, Dr., 19. Margaret, 19. Smiddiegreen, lands of, 28. Soulis, William de, 12. South Ferry, lands of Over Grange of, 24. Southtield, lands of, 27. Spens, Nathaniel, 19. Thomas, 20. Stanton, Rector of, 21. Stewart, Henry, 24. Sir Walter, 24. Stirlingshire, families in, 31. Striitoun, David, 13. Sutton Grange in Yorkshire, 11. Sybald, son of Walter, 11. T. Tait, Dr. , 20. Tulliallan, lands of Overtourn of, 32. Turnbull, William, 14. Uchtirmairnie, lands of, 17. Umfraville, Sir Ingelram de, 13. William de, 12. Wallis, lands of Wester Rothe, 33. Watson, Bessie, 28. Wemy.ss, families at, 23. Grissel, 23. William the Lion, 11. Wilton, the barony of, 12. INDEX TO PARTS II, III, IV, V. A. Abbott, Abner, 64. Abell, Adaline L. Y., 144, 189. Ira E , 207. William E., 144. Acklin, Elizabeth, 242, 246. Adams, John O., 117. James O., 185. Allen, Phila, 95, 155. Simeon, 95, Warren, 152. Alexander, Virginia E., 238. Andrews, Elizabeth, 49. Henry P., 37. Anderson, Mary, 235, 236. Armentrout, Anseville C, 126. Askew, Wilbur P., 230 Atchison, Mary, 41. Austin, Lucy, 170. Avery, John, 52. Arbuckle, W., 164. B. Bacon, Milo B., 182. Bachelor, Ellen B., 220. Babcock, Samuel, 69. Balcom, Joseph, 60. Sally, 60. Baldwin, Ann E., 110, iii, 173 George B., no. Baker, Hannah, 42, 49, 50. Joseph, 42. Bancroft, David, 178. Banks, Christinia, 203. Barbour, Orange L., 173. Barnes, Anna S , 166. Edward G. , 166. Jedediah P., 149. Olive E., 149, 192. Barnhart, Sarah, 209. Barnard, Lucy J., 239. Harrows, Albert, 190. Charlotte E., 144. Fanny B., 190. Marcus, 95. Phila P., 82, 138, 139, 140. Reuben P., 144. Robert, 82. Barrett, Betsey, 212. Lula A., 231. Bascom, Abigail, 37, 39. Thomas, 37, 39. Bartholow, Frank La Motte, 170. Bartlette, Perry, 218, 219. Samuel, 41. Beasley, Albina, 229. Thomas, 229. Beard, John, 160. Mary E., 160. Beatty, James, 198, 199, 201. John, 201. Susannah, 198, 200, 202, 204. Bebbington, W. John, 78. Beck, Catherine, 195. Bcckwith, J. R., iiS. Beecher, Henry Ward, 121. Beers, Julia A., 177. P>ell, Edward M., 248, 249. John, 77. Margarett, 219. Bennett, C. A., 246. INDEX. 271 Bennett, Delia M., 153. 192. Augustus A., 170. Euthansia, 221. Jerusha, 47, 64, 65. Joseph, 47. Oliver, 221. Beveridge, Henry L., 191. Bicknell, Pamelia, 63, 96. Moses, 63. Bingham, Elsworth, 154. Birdseye, John, 158. Lucius H., 157, 158. Nathan, 15S. Bissell, Abigail, 42. John, 42. Lois E., 137. Bliss, William, 217. . Blocker, Annie E., 238, 243, 244. Richard P., 238, 239. 'Blount, Gov. Willie, 235. Borden, Sarah L., 105, 106, 170. Samuel, 105. Bostwick, Ashabel, no. Rev. Mr., 105. Lucy M., no, 173. Bosworth, J. Bradley, 143. Bowers, Harriet, 141. Bohannan, EHza, 241, 242. Bradley, Horace S., 132. Branded, John, 200. Brent, Gen. J. L., ii7- Brigham, Hannah, 46, 58, 61. Uriah, 46. Briggs, Edward, 117. Bristol, Clara M., no. Brooks, Emma E., 121, 183, 184. Bethia, 62, 92. Mildred C, 167. Robert J., 244. Brown, Anna L., 149. H. Louisa, 231. William, 149. Bryant, Susan, 67, 104, 107. Buckey, Charles A., 182. Elizabeth S., 182. Buell, Clarrissa A., 140. Jabez E., 138. Bump, Elisha L., 224. Hermon L., 223, 224. Burden, Elizabeth P., 229. James, 229. Burlingame, John B , 112. Rufus P., n3. Bushnell, C. S., 246. Burk, Mary A., 189. Burke, Ellen, 172. Burt, Fanny, 104, 168, 169. Butler, Henrietta M., 171, i95- Wilham M., 171. Butts, Edward, 247. c Cain, Emma, 172. Campbell, John A., it 7. Capen, E. Storrs, 142. Carpenter, Asa, 215. Eliphalet, 49. Sibyl, 215. Ona, 98. Carroll, Charles, 249. John W., 249. Cartwright, Peter, 165. Chady, Jacob A., 225. Chalfant, F. D., 164. ChamberHn, Nancy A., n3. Lawrence, n3. Chapin, Sybbil, 45. Chaplin, Mary, 142. Chapman, Mary, 194. James, 63. Cheek, W. B., 230. Cherry, Rev. Dr., 57. Clark, Albert, 216. Ann, 85, 86, 142. Allen L, 109. Laura, 113. Miner G., 80. Timothy, 49. WiUiam, 41. William C, 80. Cline, Catherine, 131. William, 131. Cochrane, Thomas, 204, 205. 2/2 INDEX. Cokefair, Emily H., 156, 192. Isaac, 156. Collier, Susan, 223. Thomas, 223. Colwell, Austin, 167. Doris J., 167. Conant, Albert, 163. George E., 163. Cook, John, 206. Paul, 191. Coonley, Laura S., 1S6. Daniel S., 1S6. Corning, Harriet, 124. Cornwall, Louisa I., 224. Cossett, Marcus, 99. Coulson, Matilda, 223. Covey, Dana R., 183. Larkin, 1S3. Cox, Samuel, 202. Crane, Ameha, 175, 176, 196. Charles, 175. Cross, Samuel, 8S, 94, 151. Hannah, 62. Curtis, Samuel, 43. • Susan, 43. Cyphers, A. K., 114, 177. a Davis, Mary, 233, 234, 235, 237. Dean, Henry M., 153. Delphia, Ann, 56, 79. John, 56. Deming, Henry T., 129. Denis, Alphonse D., iSi. Dexter, Nathan, 54. Dimock, Anne, 49. Eunice, 51, 69, 70. Lavinia, 54, 55. Lucy, 50. Lot, 46. Melissa, 82. Oliver, 50. Oliver W., 82. Roderick, 82. Samuel S., 97. Sarah M., 82, 140. Sophia, 82, 141. Dimock, Timothy, 48, 49, 69. Dodge, Eunice E., 139. Dolbeare, Samuel P., 79, So. Dolph, Joseph H., 178. Doolittle, , 79. Downs, James M., 239. Dunham, Anson, 69. Jacob, 65, 94. Jesse, 92. Jonathan, 67. Juha, 94, 152, 153, 154. Laura M., 67, 68, 109, no. Mary P., 96, 155, 157- Seth, 96. E. Earl, Ba^'lis W., 240. John, 241. Louisa W., 240, 241. Samuel, 241. Walter, 241. Eastman, W. Irving, 166. Eaton, James E., 131, 132. Edgar, Carrie J., 167. David O., 167. Edwards, Erastus, 55. Wads worth, 78. Eliza A., 153. Thomas, 233. Elderkin, William A., 183 184. Eldridge, Betsey, 149. Elgin, Robert, 244. EUis, Elizabeth, 47, 66. Emery, Francis A., 130. Oliver M., 129. K Fairbanks, Joseph, 70. P'arewell, Alonzo, 188. Ellen C, 188. Dorathy, 97. Thomas, 97. Farmer, Jessie A., 174. Joseph, 174. Farrill, Sarah L., 104. Fenn, Rebecca, 247, 248. William, 216. INDEX. 273 Field, Betty, 45, 56- Bennett, 45, 50. Sarah, 50, 68, 69. Filley, Abigail, 42. Fitch, Roxalana, 69. Flower, Samnel, 117. Floyd, Sarah, 188. Flynn, Charles D., 185. Lizzie B., 185. Fox, Betsey, 73. Elisha, 75. Frary, Rebecca, 83. Frasier, Sally, 214, 220. Frederick, William H., 176. Freeman, Azariah, 85. Frihart, Adelia C, 225. Martin T., 225. Fuller, Philander L., 86. Lester H., 112. Samuel, 112. Fury, Sarah A., 125. G. Gardiner, Julia A., 87, 146. William, 87, 88. Garrison, William L., 102. Gibbon, Ella J.. 181. Robert Q., iSi. Gilbert, Annie F., 190. Henry E. H., 190. Gillette, Eliphalet, 71. Simeon L., 1S2. Gilman, Helen P., 184. Z. D., 184. Glass, Jacob, 125. Mary E., 125. Gleason, Charles, 78. Goldsborough, Henry, 196. Goodall, WilUam H., 130. Levi, 65. Goodrich, Nellie E., 66, loi. Stephen, 89. Goodwin, Lucy, 71, 116, 118, 119. Gordon, JohnB., 241. Gore, Elma A., 1S9. Gould, Aaron, 76. Charlotte E., 168, 194. Worthy L., 168. Grafton, Joseph, 115, 116. Grant. U. S., 158. William, iiS. Gray, Milton E., 193. Greene, Ann A., 166. Charles, 103. Spicer, 166. Roseanna, 103. Whipple, 192. Phoebe, 192. Gurley, Abby A., no, 173. Abby P., 52, 73. Abigail, 42, 45, 46, 59, 61, 81. Ada M., 103, 167. Ada P., 139, 188, 189. Adelmer, 220. Adelaide G., in, 175. Agnes E., 96, 157. Agnes K., 236, 240. Albert, 219. Albert E., 87, 89, 144, 145, 189. Alfred A., 213. Alfred C.', no, 2n, 212, 213, 219, 225, 226. Alfred J., 219. Alice, 149, 203. Alice E., 48, 66, 103, 166. Allie, 233, 235. Almira, 63, 98, 219, 225. Almyr A., 153. Alvin B., 184. Alvira J., 94, i';4. Amelia A., 242. Andrew J., 87, 89, 144, 189. Angenette, 214, 220. Angelina, 236, 239. Angle M., 135, 18S. Ann, 60. Ann C, 198, 200. Ann E., 203, 207, 208. Ann M., 68. Anna, 47, 64. Anna B., 83. Anna E., 82, 140, 242. Anna M., 57, 70, 115. "6. Annie, 234, 237. Annie B., 238. Annie E., 227, 248, 249. 274 INDEX. Gurley, Annie M., 194. Anson, 50. Arabella V., iii. Archibald A., 72. Artemas, 46, 5S, 59, 80, 81, 88. Artemas S. , 59. Arthur, 220. Arthur L., 206. Asa C, 215. Asher, 48, 66, 67, 68, 94, 100, 109, no, 153, 154, 163, 192. Asher D., 68, 109, 171. Ashley K., 114, 176, 177. Ashley W., 69, 114, 177, 178, 179, 180. Aurora W., 180. Austin H., 52. Baylis E., 240. Benjamin, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220. Benjamin A., 219, 225. Benjamin B., 201, 206. Benjamin P., 67. Bennett, 45, 55, 56, 78. Bertha U., 180, 196. Betsey, 211, 212, 213, 215. Betsey O., 120, 1S2. Betty, 45, 56, 210. Boyd F., 208. Caroline, 57, 79, 119. Caroline A., 115, 177, 178, 180, 196. Caroline B., 68, 109. Caroline E., 109, 171. Caroline R., 68, 72, 119. Carrie, 24S. Carlos J., 152, 192. Catherine M., 185. 'Celinda, 218, 223. Charles, 59, 104, 153, 228, 230, 251. Charles A., 59, 60, 84, 104, 139, 168. Charles C, 86. Charles D., 83, 141. Charles E., 125, 169, 184, 195. Charles G. , 59, 60. Gurley, Charles K., 160, 193. Charles L., t2i. Charles N., 103, 124, 166, 167, 186. Charles S., 185. Charles W., 230. Charlotte, 100, 163. Charlotte H., 68, 112. Chauncey, 62, 94, 152, 153. 154. Chester W., 168. Christopher A., 56. Clara, 106, 170, 219, 225, 226. Clara A., 147, 190. Clara L., 206. Clara M., 223. Clara V., 201, 207. Clarence, 220. Clarence A., 168. Clarence E., 185. Clarence J., 139. Clarinda, 53, 75. 213, 218. Clarrissa, 62, 92, 212, 216. Clarrissa A., 82, 91, 13S. Clark, 53. Cora M., 124, 187. Cornelia A., 242, 246. Daniel, 43, 47, 48, 66, loi, 164, 166. Daniel F., 248. David O., 167. David L., 66, 102, 103. David S., 166, 194. Davis, 233, 235, 236, 238, 239, 240. Davis R., 236, 240, 241. Delevan L., 165. Delia, 67, 107. Delia S., 106, 170. Dempster B., 198. Desire, 51, 53, 70, 76. Dorothy, 170. Dorathy C, 97. Dorris, 141. Dwight, 114, 175, 176, 196. Earl W., 223. Ebenezer, 43. 46, 48, 49, 51, 60, 61, 69, 86. INDEX. 275 Gurley, Ebenezer R., 60, 87, 89, 90, 94, 146, 152, 190. Eber, 215. Eber A., no, 172. Eber G., 172. Eber O., 68. Edith B. , 149. Edith L., 135. Edith S., 205. Edmund R., 116. Edna F., 179. Edna May, 136. Edwin, 66, 102. Edwin A., 168. Edwin H., 77, 137. Edwin L., 175. Edwin F., 139. Edward, in. Edward M., 242. Edwards, 233, 234, 235, 237. Edwards E., 240. Edwards J., 236, 238, 243, 244, 245- Edwards M., 68, 72, 75, 118, 119, 129. Electa, 64, 76, 130. Ehza W., 56, 79. .Elizabeth, 50, 56, 59, 201, 205, 228, 233, 234. Elizabeth A., 86, 142. Elizabeth B., 184. Elizabeth E., 245. Elizabeth G., 84, 141, 142. Elizabeth J., 198. Elizabeth R., 238, 243. Elkanah W., 201, 206. Ella A., 176, 196. Ella J., 144. Ellen, 60, 82, 84, 87, 104, 139, 168. Ellen B., 172. Ellen C, 160, 194. Ellen F., 193. Ellen J., 96, 157, 158. Ellen M., no, 173, 222. Elmer A., 153. Elvira, 213, 218. Gurley, Emily, 60, 65, 66, 86, loi, ng, 213, 220. Emily A., 78. Emily C, 75, 129. Emilus, 65. Emma, 106. Emma A., 124, 1S5, 186. Emma F., 206. Emma H., 121, 184, 185. EmmaL., in, 171, 172, 195. Emma S., 114. Emma T., 144, 189, 205. Ephraim, 47, 62,91.92,93,95. Esther, 42, 43, 47, 49, 62, 64, 95. Esther A., 75, 130. Esther M., 147, 191. Eugene O., 87. Eunice, 42, 43, 50, 51, 55, 56, 69, 70, 76, 78. Eunice A., 97, 163. Eva R., 194. Evelyn, 190. Evelyn G., 135. Experience, 42, 44, 45, 56, 78. Fannie, 153. Fanny, 251. Felicia L. H., 72. Ferdinand, 102, 119. Flavel, 47, 65. Flora B., 144. Florence, 153. Florence A., 106. Florence P., 181. Frances B., 97, 161, 162, 1S5. Frances M., 121, 183, 184. Frances S., 104, 169. Francis (Frank), 228, 231, 232. Francis L. B. G., 71. Francis O., 125. Frank B., 160, 237, Frank E., 167, 223. Frank H., 153. Franklin C, 192. Franklin D., loi, 164, 165. Franklin E., 94, 155. Franklin P., 218, 223. Franklin R., 119. 276 INDEX. Gurley, Franklin W., 115, 178, 179. Fred J., 160. FredT., 205. Frederick, 74. Frederick G., 185. Freddie, 125. George, 59, 82, 83, 139, 140. 141, 228. George A., iii, 174. George B., 86, 96, 156, 185, 192, 239, 244, 245. George C, 77. George G., 74, 126, 127, 128. George H., 68, 119, 126, 144, 187. George N., 153. George P., 84, 187, 215, 221. George S. , 124, 185. George T., 247. George W., 77, 104, 136, 167' 168, 194. Georgie W., 248. Gertrude C, 193. Gideon C, 46. Gladys, 193. Gladstone E., 135. Goldie, 137. Grace E., 149, 192. Grace G., 184. Grace W., 135. Gracie B., 144. Hallie L., 240. Hannah, 42, 43, 44, 46, 50, 54, 61, 69. Hannah B., 60. Hannah J., 203. Harriet, 47, 63, 65, 99. Harriet A., 115, 180. Harriet C, 176. Harriet H., 68, 112. Harriet J., 86, 142. Harriet M., 94, 96, 151, 153, 157- Harriet M. W., 71, 116. Harrison, 63, 99. Harrison D., 103, 166. Harry B., 106, 170, 171. Gurley, Harry L., 209. Harry R., 159. Harvey H., 139. Hattie E., 139. Hattie L., 224. Hattie M., 153, 192. Hays N., 125. Helen G., 68, iii, 113, 184. Helen J., 126. Helen K., 187. Helen M., 185. Helen R., 191. Helen T., 180. Henrietta, 119, 224. Henrietta E., 109, 171, 172. Henry, 55, 73, 76. 120, 130, 131, 228, 247, 248. Henry A., 104. Henry C, 82, 94, 139, 152, 188. Henry F., 124, 185. Henry H., 51, 71, 96, 116, 117, 118, 119, 159, 193- Henry L., 248. Henry S., 83, 185. HewsT., 116. Horatio N., 74, 125. Hosea M., 121. Huitt D., loi, 165. Ichabod, 56, 57, 79. Ichabod S., 57, 79. IdaB., 169. Ida E., 135. Ida R., 116, 181. Ida T., 242, 246. Ingelram de, 197, 252. Isaac N., 66, 103, 104, 166, 167. Isaac P., 120, 183. Isabel, 102. Israel, 43, 50, 51, 69, 70. Israel O., 115, i79- Ivanora, 125. Jabez, 214. Jacob B., 43, 46, 53, 54. 58, 59. 60, 61, 85, 86, 142, 143. James, 197, 198, 201, 205, 206, 207, 234, 250. INDEX. 277 Gurley, James A., 153. James C, 229. James H., 236, 237, 239, 241, 242, 245, 246. James O., 68, no, 172, 173, 174. James R., 125, 242. James W., 208. Jane C, 75, 130, 238. Jane E. , 74. Jane S., 203. Jarius F., 139, 189. Jason, 48, 67, 104, 105, 107. Jason A., 213. Jason S., 218. Jenny W., 165. Jemima, 53, 73. Jeremiah, 233, 234, 235, 237. Jeremiah D., 204. Jerome, loi. Jerusha, 47, 64. Jesse, 46, 57, 79, So. Jessie L., 168. Jessie M., 223. Joanna, 213, 219. Joel, 48, 67, 104, 168, 169. John, 43, 51, 52. 53, 70, 71, 73, 227, 233, 234, 237, 242, 243,' 247. 251. John A., 52, 67, 73, 105, 106, 169, 170, 238. John B., 86, 143, 198, 201, 204, 205. John C, 160. John E., 77, 132, 134, 137. John P., 126, 188, 242. John G., 60, 84. John J., 74, 126. John K., 237. John M., 72. John R., 87. John S., 53. 74. John T., 187. John W., 51, 70, 71, 115, 116, 117, 180, 181, 242, 247, 248, 249. Gurley, Jonathan, 42, 43, 46, 47, 49, 63, 64, 65, 88, 95, 96, 155, 157. 194- Jonathan F., 97, 160, 161. Josaphine, 156, 192. Josaphine S., 86. Joseph, 227, 228, 231, 233. Joseph B., 60. Joseph C, 242. Joseph D., 174. Joseph G., 119. Joseph M., 231. Josephus, 63, 97, 161, 162, 163. Josephus C, 97, 160, 161, 193. Joshua, 53, 75, 129, 130. - Joshua S., 236. Josiah L., 68, 108. JuHa, 63, 72, 99, III. Juha A., 87, 143, 144. Julia H., 68. Julia I., 99. Julia L.. 135. Julia M., 77, 94, 97, 132, 152, 162. Julia S., 96. Julius, 67. Kate E., 205, 206. Kate M., 219, 226. Kato, 250. Kellogg, William B., 155. Keziah, 66, 100, 233, 234. Laura, 106. Laura C, 175. Laura T., 185. Lavinia, 55, 59, 76, 80, 82. Lelia R., 71, 118. Leila E., 193. Lena M., 139. Leonora, 170. Leonard, 201. Leonard B., 198, 203, 204, 209. Leslie, 170. Lewis, 91. Lewis E., 91, 147, 149, 192. Lewis S., 104. Lewis W., 147. 278 INDEX. Gurley, Lillian E., 244. Lillie A., 218, 224. Lloyd L., 135. Lois, 42, 44, 54. Lois M., 137. Louisa, 63, 94. Louisa J., 153. Louisa J. E., 237, 243. Louisa M., 77, 131, 132. Lovinia A., 77. Luby E. , 244. Lucia, 46. Lucinda, 53, 75, 129. Lucius, 62, 91, 93, 94, 151, 152. Lucius W. , 218. Lucy A., 212, 217. Lucy E., 71, 119. Lucy F., 228, 230. Luzette E., iii, 173. Lydia, 46, 58. Lydia Ann, 60. Mabel, 136. Mabel E., 179. Mahala M., 237, 242. Margaret, 42, 44, 55. Margaret L. , 77, 219, 226. Margaret M., 185. Marguerite L., 186. Marcia, 62, 91, 92, 93. Maria, 62, 95. Maria E., 66, 103. Marion, 84, 119. Marion A. M., 72. Marilla, 94, 154. Martha, 50. Martha D., 236. Martha J., 86. Martha M., 83, 140. Mary, 42, 43, 51, 57, 59, 71, 76, 80, 82, 131, 212, 216, 233. 234. 237- Mary A., 65, 87, 89, 146, 167, 218, 223, 236, 238, 240, 244. Mary B., 59, 159, 193. Mary C, 72, 118, 119. Mary E., 71, 114, 116, 125, 144, 176, 189, 201, 207, 230. Gurley, Mary F., 104, 115, 178. Mary H., 185. Mary J., iii, 193, 228, 229, 230. Mary L., 68, 96, 149, 155, 203. Mary M., 147, 172, 191, 242, 246. Mary R., 83, 141. Mary W. , 247. Matilda, 50. Matilda A., 120, 182. Matilda E., 242. Maude, 229. Melissa, 212, 217. Melvin A., 214, 220. Melville B., 184. Mercia, 46. Merritt, 100, 163. Michael T., 77. Miland, 212, 214, 220. Mildred, 196. Moses B., 63. Nahum, 44, 48, 66, 100, loi, 103, 164, 165. Nathaniel A., 247. Nellie M., 144. Nelson R., 168. Neva, 220. Nicholas, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 217, 221, 222. Nicholas P., 212, 215, 216. Nora E., 206. Norman B., 175. Olive, 47, 56, 62, 65, 93, 94, 153. Ollie E., 209. Orson F., 69, 113, 114, 176, 177. Orrin V., 68, 110, iii, 173. Orvilla, 63. OrvillaM., 153. Orville, 212, 215, 224. Orville A., no, 172, 173. Orville C, 219, 224. Orville H., 215, 222. Orville N., 218. Orville U., 224. Orville W., 144, 190. Oscar B., 225. INDEX. 279 Gurley, Pamelia, 63, 97. Parmelia J., 68, no. Paul B., 225. Paul S., 137. Perry, 213. Perry W., 213, 217, 218, 223, 224. Phila, 96, 155. Phineas, 43, 53, 54, 73, 74- PhineasD., 74, 121, 122, 123, 124, 183, 184. Polly, 50, 70. Ralph I., 183. Ralph R., 52, 53, 71, 72, 118, iig, 181. Raymond B., 221. Rebecca, 47, 65, 212, 216. Reuben S., 212, 214. Revere R., 119. Revere W., 71, 118, 119. Richard H., 184, 247. Rispah R., 115, 179. Robert, 149, 212. Robert J., 228. Robert W., 206. Roderick A., 83, 141. Roderick T., 141. Roger, 47, 63, 64, 96, 97, 98, 99. Royal, 48,68, 72, 108, III, 112. 113, 119, 171, 175. 195- Royal H., 99. Royal O. , 66, 104. Ruby T., 225. Ruth, 212. Sallie C, 248. Sallie J., 229. Sally, 63. Samuel, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. 50, 54. 55. 69. Samuel H., 77, 131. i37- Saphronia S., 57, 79. Sarah, 43, 50, 60, 68, 90, 98, 198, 202, 228. Sarah B., 67, 107, 108. Sarah E., 229. Sarah F., 238, 244. Gurley, Sarah G. , 59, 85. Sarah J., 114, 177. Sarah S., 59, 82, 138, 203, 208. Sewell, 212. Shubael, 53, 74. Shubael R., 74, 124, 125, 186, 187. SibbilS., 57.79- Sophia, 62, 93. Soulie E., 240. Stephen A. D. , iii, 174. Stephen C, 114, 177. Stephen M., 215, 222, 223. Susan, 67, 105, 198, 204, 228. Susan D., 184. Susannah, 53, 74. Susannah C, 201, 206. Thomas, 211, 212. Thomas D. P., 237. Thomas F. , 242. Thomas H., 185. Thomas P., 228, 229, 231. Tillinghast, Penelope, 81. Timothy, 48, 51, 69, 70, 251. Titus, 43, 48, 49, 66. Tracy C, 193. Uriah, 46. Uriah B., 46, 59, 82, 138, 139, 140. Ursula W. , 60. Walter M., 116, 181. Warren B., 171, 196. Wayne E., 174. Waytie, 224. Whitmel S., 228, 229. Whittle P., 229. William, 37, 39. 41, 43, 45. 46, 56, 79, 91. i4(>. 147. 149. 190. 191, 197, 198, 200, 202, 203, 204. William A., 120. William B., 121, 184, 229. William C, 56, 113, 175. William D., 120, 183, 198, 203, 204, 207, 208, 247. William E., 124, 186, 209. 28o INDEX. Gurley, William F., 56, 74, 78, 119, 120, 121, 149, 181, 182, 183, 203, 208. William F. E., loi, 166. William H., 99. William H. H., 68. 113. William H. F., 72, 119, 120. William J., 168, 187, 195. William M., 204, 208, 231. William P., 227, 228, 230. William R., 74, 126, 237, 242. William S., 184. William T., 115, 180, 196. William W., 73, 126, 187. Willie R., 139. Willis H., 167. Zebulon, 43, 50, 68, 69. Zelma H., 135. Zenas, 44, 54, 55- 76- Zenas H., 55, 77, 131, 132, 135, 188. Zenas R., 135. Greenman, Augustus, 82. Griggs, Ichabod, 64. Griswold, Mary V., 136. Norman R., 136. Elizabeth, 59. John, 59. Groves, Frances, 125. Georgiana E. , 131. William A., 130. H. Hall, Jesse, 64. Joseph, 107, 108. Orin, 223. Rufus, 10 1. Levi A., 142. Leonora, 10 1. Thomas R., 246. Hallett, Jonah, 73. Margaret, 73. Hallock, Bruce, 196. Hambrick, Alford, 242. Hamilton, Isabella, 99. James, 99. Hanks, Oscar, 147. Uriah, 88. Alpheus, 91. Truman, 91. Harrison, Ann Eliza, 240. Hart, E. S., 169. Mary K., 169. Hartson, Joseph, 180. MahrciaV., 180, 196. Hawley, Joseph, iy8. Hawkins, John, 114, 176. Haynes, William, 196. Herbert, Henry, 220, 221. Hemenway, James, 154. Hibbard, Leonard, 47. Hicks, Bela, 80. Hickey, Margaret Bell, 77, 131, 132. Hinckley, Elijah, 61. Orramel S., 73. Hill, Mary E., 244. Hines, Benjamin, 228. Elizabeth J., 228. Hoard, Elijah W., 168. Hobart, Henry R., 178. Hodges, Hiram, 82. Hoit, Helen M., 126, 128. Jonathan, 126, 128. Hollis, William, 219. Hollister, William T., 92, 93. Holmes, Rev. J. M., 231. Lillian. 231. Holt, Asa, 160. Mary C, 160, 193. Home, Josiah, 237. Hosford, Dr. Joel, 51. Mary, 51. Hovey, Elisha, 58. Experience, 55, 76. Joseph, 55. Isaac, 81. Martha, 59. Huffstater, Mary, 221. Huggins, Margaret, 40. Hull, George W., 68. Nancy Ann, 68, 72, 112,1 13. Samuel, 68. Hurd, Amy P., 139, i88. INDEX. 281 Hurd, Jarius, 139. Hurlburt, Hannah, iii, 175. Hutchison, Rev. John R. , 116. Hydorn, Emma, 166. Philip, 166. L Ingersol, Hester, 37, 39. John, 37, 39. J. Jackson, Andrew, 114. Janes, Hannah, 40. Marion, 40. Nathan, 40. Samuel, 40. Jennings, Mary M., 87. John, Lizzie C, 209. Johnson, Reuben, 141. Jones, Benoni, 37, 39, 40. Ebenezer, 40. Jonathan, 40. Judson, Josiah, 109. Pamelia, 109, 171. K, Kane, Joseph F. , 188. Kelley, Frank, 173. Nelson, 173. Kellogg, William B., 155, 156. Kendall, Isaac N., 124. JuHa M., 124, 186, 187. Kennedy, Fred C, 195. Kenney, Cyrus, 146. Maria R., 146, 147, 190, igi. Kent, Harriet, 183. Keyes, John, 164. Sophia, 164. Kilburne, Betsey E., 222. Edward, 222. King, Haddassa, 55, 56. Helen E., 176. Leann Q., 141. Oscar, 157. Sally, 114, 177. Thomas M., 237. so Kingman, Charles, 160. Eliza C, 160, 194. Kline, John, 175. Serenda, 175, 176. Knapp, Reuben, 103. Knollin, John, 215. John R. , 222. Lorette E., 222. Knox, John, 226. Krueger, John L., 225, 226. L. Lacey, George S., 118. La Costa, Amanda, 156. Lannon, Mary A., 172. Patrick, 172. Larned, Sylvester, 72. Larrabee, Lebeus, 63. Leach, Lora, 108. Leary, James S., 229. Margaret, 185. Parthenia S., 229. Lee, Gen. Stephen D., 241. Leonard, A. H., 118. Lester, Charles, 86. E. Gurley, 86. Juha, 76, 130, 131. Lewis, John H., 205. Little, Anna E., 247, 248, 249. Jesse, 247. Livingston, Edward, 117. Lockhart, Mary, 228. Long, A. B., 118. Longmire, W. G., 156. Luce, Reuben, 54. Lyon, Charles, 99. M, Mack, Ola L., 174. William O., 174. ^aine, Lydia A., 177. Manley, Asa, 51. Marsh, Nancy, 183. Maxon, Harriet, 166. McCaleb, E. H., 117. McCallam, Mary B., 164. 282 INDEX. McCook, Gen. Daniel, 240. McGlaughan, Annie E., 228. Frederick, 228. McGowan, Etta M., 186. James W., 186. McKesson, Sybil A., 206. McKinley, John, 117. McNaughton, Mary, 186. Mead, Mary, 221, 251. Merrick, Lydia, 75, 129, 130. Merrow, George W., 141, 142. Joseph, 142. Mills, John, 73. Moise, E. Warren, 177. Monnett, Hannah, 204. Jeremiah, 204. Montgomery, Jane, 227. Moore, Mary, 167. Morgan, P. H., 117. Thomas G., 117. Morris, Harvey, 76. Moser, Christina, 175. Mosely, Ambrose, 157. Motz, Lucy E., 244. Munsinger, Charles J., 226. Nason, Dwight, 196. George W., 143, 144. Porter, 90. Neff, Caroline B., 170. William P., 170. Nichols, Sarah, 229. Noyce, Joseph, 85. Oakes, Abraham, 54. Olin, Benjamin, 103. Susan, 103, 166, 167. Ormsby, Juda, 219, 225, 226. Almond, 219. P. Parker, James D., 208 Robert, 230. Parker, Sallie R., 230. Parks, Uranie, 114, 115. Parlange, Charles, 118. Parsons, Rhoda, 54. Pauline, Amelia, 187. Pease, Lucy E., 193. Sherman, 193. Peck, James, 152. Sophia H., 152. Peek, Egbert, 178. Mary P., 178, 179. Perkins, Leonard, 120. Olive, 120, 1S2. Peters, Absalom, 51, 52, 53. John R., 51. Phelps, Elnathan, 66. Jonas H., 147, 149. Phillips, John, 236. Pierce, Benjamin, 58. Lathrop S. , 162. Levi, 117. Pomeroy, Oakley, 207. Popple, Mary L. , 177. Perry, 177. Porter, Pelatiah, 51. Rev. Dr., 53. William D., 131. Prindle, George W., 171. R. Randolph, Edmund, 117. Rankin, Nellie G., 191. Raymer, Henry L., 139. Sarah E., 139. Read, Henrich H., 140. Salinda, 98. Lynde, 251. Reade, Percinda, 56. Reed, Benjamin H., 166. Reeves, Achsah, 74. Reifsnider, Vincent, 169. Rhea, William B., 243. Rich, Lydia, loi, 164. Rich, Moses, loi. Dr. V. Ranslear, 100. Richards, Mary E., 208. INDEX. 283 Richards, Miles C, 208. Rosa, 116, 118, 181. Richard, 116. Ruth, 251. Richardson, Rev. N. R., 232. Ringe, Silas E., 154. Rittenhouse, Benjamin F., 119. Ehzabeth S., 119. Robinson, Ebenezer, 135. Grace, 135, 188. Root, Nancy, 160. Medad, 49. Rose, Abigail, 64. Adoniram, 183. Almira E., 183. Deziah, 48, 69. Eunice, 48, 69, 70. Ross, J. L.,88. W. H., 245. Gen. L. S., 240. Rounds, Hannah, 100, 163. Royce, Cornelia, 97, 161, 162, 163. James, 97. Runkle, Helen L., 159, 193. Henry, 159. Russell, Catherine, 175. Rust, Experience, 41, 42, 44, 45. Israel, 41. Nathaniel, 41. Rutledge, Matilda S., 237, 242, 243. William, 237. s. Sabin, Joel, 129. Saleman, Benedict, 140. Salladin, Henry L., 194, 195. Sanford, Charles T., 153. Sargent, Polly, 65. Scripture, Betsey, 212, 215, 216, 217. Horace, 216. Samuel, 212. Searles, John, 40. Sears, Dr. John H., 239. Seymour, George W., 177, 17S. Sharpe, Clarrisa, 91. Henry, 234. Sharpe, Solomon, 91. Shaw, EdiethaA., 160. Sheldon, Jefferson, 225. Shell, J. E., 232. Shepard, Jesse, 58. Martha, 58. WiUis, 157. Shields, Ehzabeth H., 184. Shumway, Abigail, 93, 94. Simmons, Agnes B., 228, 230. Z. B., 228. Skinner, L. T., 99. Slate, Angeline, 190. Slater, Rev. Leonard, 79. Sloat, Almira M., 137. Jonas W., 137. Smallwood, John, 228. Sarah E., 228, 230. Smith, Amasa, 79. Amelia, 186. Armina, 85. Garrett, 102. Giles A., 133. Harvey A., 131. Joshua, 235, 236. Kirby, 107. Patience B., 235, 236, 238, 239, 240. Perry, 105. Susan, 105. Snyder, Sophia A., 165. Southworth, Nathaniel, 44. Spink, Nancy, 74. Nicholas, 74. Springer, Bradford, 131. Mary, 131. Stackpole, (irace, 70. William, 70. Stanley, Caleb, 49. Starbuck, Charles, 91. Nathaniel, 91. Starkweather, Amy, 113, 114. Rispah, 114, 115. Steele, John, 58. Sarah, 58, 59, 80, 81. Sterrett, Florence W. , 196. John Q. A., 196. 284 INDEX. Stevenson, Nancy J., 203, 207, 208. Stewart, Allen, 65. Edwin G., 119. Stoddard, Rev. Solomon, 37, 39. Stover, Betsey, 126. Stockard, Elizabeth R., 201, 205, 206, 207. Storrs, Augustus, 88, 156. Charles, 156. Edgar P., 189, 190. Edwin, 146. Fred H., 193. Irad, 80. John, 42. Joseph, 44, 45. Lewellen J., 146. Ralph W., 89, 146. Stowell, Matilda W., 217, 223, 224. Marcus, 218. Nelson, 219. Sturbenranch, Jacob F., 195. Marie L., 195. Sturdevant, Salina, 105. Sullivan, Bridget, 185. John, 185. Sutton, Lizzie, 125. Swan, Robert, 210. Sweet, Betsey, 215. Swift, John, 53. Susannah, 53, 73, 74, 75, 76. T. Taft, Wilham B., 244. Talcott, Josiah, 64. Taylor, Cornelia G., 221, 222. Howell L., 240. Capt. John, 41. Philetus, 221. Thomas, Elisha, 235. Thompson, Lydia, 146. Thorne, Ehas D., 182. Thurston, Edwin R., 90,91. Tifft, Mary A., 78. ..^ Rachel, 144, 189. Sanford B., 144. Tillinghast, Penelope, 81. Tinny, Mary, 47. Topliff, Elisha C, 162. Torrey, Rosa, 180. Hiram, 180. Townsend, H., 192. W. H., 156. Tracy, William E., 180. Tranesa, Anne, 183. Alexander, 183. Trimble, Flora V., 206. William C, 206. Trotter, Hester R., 165. William D. R., 165. Truitt, Lenon A., 141. Trumbull, Jonathan, 63. Tucker, George W., no. Turner, Anson, 60, 61, 62. Henry L., 131. P. W., 89, 90, 145- Turney, Mary E. , 187. Tuttle, Allen T., 175. Underbill, Angle, 169. Mary K., 169. Upjohn, Sarah, 105. V. Van Dorn, Earl, 241. Van Natta, Philip S., 207, 208. Vincent, William C, 243. Vroman, Ellen, 140. Franklin, 139. w. Wait, Polly, loa. Walker, Hannah, 43, 54, 55. Wallace, Lois, 126. Thomas, 126. Walter, Gen. James, 201. Ward, Electa, 76. Sarah, 43. Warner, Elizabeth, 193. INDEX. 285 Warren, Nathan, 92. Watterman, John W., 188. Webb, EHzabeth, 205. Lyman, 220. Timothy, 205. Welleston, Samuel, 158. WelHngton, Isaac, 95. Wells, Rev. Alfred, 155. Wesley, Rev. John, 200. West, Melissa, 210, 211, 212. Nathan B., 217, 221. Ruby, 45. Whipple, Uriah C, 104. White, Alice M., 1S9. Edward, iSi. John O., 188, 189. Marie, 181. Timothy, 55. Whitfield, Col. J. W., 241. Whiting, Ethel, 170. George A., 170. Whitney, Mary P., 165. Whittier, B. P., 116. Wilber, Joseph A., 161, 162. Wilder, Clarinda, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220. George A., 172. Wilkins, Anna, 196. Williams, Elisha, 45. John, 39, 40, 194. Narcissa, 170. Williams, Phineas, 68. Susan A., 194. Williamson, Pr. Nicholas, 190. Willis, Charles G., 129. Joab, 75. Wilson, Horace, 179. Jesse, 101. Winchester, John, 93. Wolcott, Mary, 203. Wonders, Amanda M,, 179. Wood, Louisa, 215. Madison, 82. Mary Ann C, 82. Woodland, Samuel W., 243. Woodward, Hannah, 56, 57, 79. Joseph, 63, 98. Othniel, 98. Richard, 98. Works, Angeline E., 135. Wright, Clara, 82. Elisha, 57. Ezra, 74. Laura, 146. Louisa E., 149. Parthenia, 57, 79, 80. Y. Yonts, Lydia L., 109. Wilham, 109. Young, Josiah L., 192. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES This book is due on the date indicated below, or at the expiration of a definite period after the date of borrowing, as provided by the library rules or by special arrangement with the Librarian in charge. DATE BORROWED DATE DUE AUa2lZ0Q^ DATE BORROWED DATE DUE C2S I 251 ) lOOM COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES 0040261670 929.2 G96 ^wt/ • i G96 Gurley The history and genealogy of the Gurley family. [o^l\Q SQ iih II till r