U.S. Freedman's Bank Records, Registers of Signatures of Depositors, New York (1870)
No. 1422 Record for Jane Maria Chase
Date: Feby 20, 1871
Where born: New York
Where brought up:
Residence: 258 15th St.
Age: 24
Complexion: Brown
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband: James (Grocery Store)
Children: Sarah (2) & James (3 mos)
Father: John Cisco died on Thompson St 11 years ago
Mother: Harried died here 5 ys ago
Brothers and Sisters: Henry in city[?] & George in Africa & John out West & Julia in Boston & Susan wife of Chs Olmsted in N.Y.
Remarks:
Signature:
No. 1426 Record for Maria Sherman
Date: Oct. 24, 1870
Where born: City
Where brought up:
Residence: 3 Jersey St with Parents.
Age: 21
Complexion:
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: William
Mother: Margaret
Brothers and Sisters: William & George, Crissy
Remarks: Deposit made by Mr Rangan[?] without her knowledge.
Signature:
No. 1427 Record for Charles Rand
Date: Oct. 24, 1870
Where born: Boston
Where brought up: In New York 9 years
Residence: 41 Downing St
Age: 14
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends 13th St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Charles (is a driver)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: George (17) & Jane (21), Doll (11)
Remarks: See Sister's a/c #1429
Signature: Charles Rand
No. 1428 Record for Walter Willy Burrell
Date: Oct. 25, 1870
Where born: Harrisburg, Pa.
Where brought up: Philadelphia, Pa.
Residence: 213 Sullivan
Age: 24
Complexion: Dark Brown
Occupation: Caterer
Works for:
Wife or Husband: Maggie C.
Children:
Father: Solomon died in Harrisburg 15 ys ago
Mother: Alinda died same place 12 ys ago
Brothers and Sisters: George (dead)
Remarks:
Signature: Walter Willy Burrell
No. 1429 Record for Augusta Rand
Date: Oct. 25, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 41 Downing St
Age: 10
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Grove St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Charles (Driver)
Mother: Sarah
Brothers and Sisters: Sam & George & Frank, Sarah wife of George Richards, Baby George (dead), All in city.
Remarks: See Brother's a/c #1427
Signature: Augusta Rand
No. 1430 Record for William Thomas Liken
Date: Oct. 25, 1870
Where born: Pennsylvania, Point Clinton
Where brought up: Philadelphia
Residence: 41 Downing St
Age: 12
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Grove St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: William
Mother: Bella
Brothers and Sisters: Moses & Abraham Lincoln (dead), Titia (14) & Mary (2) & Bella (4), 2 sisters "Mary" (dead)
Remarks: See Sister's a/c #1432
Signature:
No. 1431 Record for Charles Bassett
Date: Oct. 25, 1870
Where born: Mauritius, L.I.
Where brought up: New York last 7 years
Residence: 36 Downing St
Age: 10
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Clark St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: William H. (Porter)
Mother: Mary A.
Brothers and Sisters: Daniel F. & William H. & John C. & Edward E. all in N.Y., Mary E. in city
Remarks: Geo. Washington & Alexander F. & Louis & Emma Jane are dead.
Signature: Charles Bassett
No. 1432 Record for Letitia Hill Liken
Date: Oct. 25, 1870
Where born: Philadelphia
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 41 Downing St
Age: 14
Complexion: White
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: William (Baker)
Mother: Isabella
Brothers and Sisters: William Thomas (12), Isabella (8), Mary (27 mos), Moses & Abraham Lincoln & Mary are dead.
Remarks: See Brother's a/c #1430
Signature: Letitia Hill Liken
No. 1433 Record for Charles Friday Roberson
Date: Oct. 25, 1870
Where born: Alexandria, Va.
Where brought up: In N.Y. only 17 or 18 weeks
Residence: 83 McDougal St
Age: 16
Complexion: Dark Brown
Occupation: Waiter
Works for: George V. Meade, 83 McDougal St
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Peter in Alexandria
Mother: Martha
Brothers and Sisters: Mary (22) & Lucy (13) & Lorinda (12) all in Alexandria. James & John & Willy are dead. Roberta and other sisters are dead.
Remarks:
Signature: Charles Roberson
No. 1434 Record for Charles H. Day
Date: Oct. 26, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up:
Residence: 217 East 34th St
Age:
Complexion:
Occupation: Attends 41st Street School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Francis
Mother: Sarah
Brothers and Sisters:
Remarks: Deposit made by Mr. Reason. Draft can only be made upon identification by Mr. Reason, until we have the signature of Day.
Signature:
No. 1435 Record for Maria Tasheira
Date: Oct. 26, 1870
Where born: City
Where brought up: City
Residence: 34 Downing St
Age: 11
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Charles (Brass Moulder)
Mother: Emily
Brothers and Sisters:
Remarks: Father works at 4th corner Mercer St
Signature: Maria Tasheira
No. 1436 Record for Robert Jackson Holman
Date: Oct. 27, 1870
Where born: Charleston, S.C.
Where brought up: Same place
Residence: 70 Sullivan St
Age: 19
Complexion: Black
Occupation: Waiter
Works for: Nash & Fuller, park Row & Nassau
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: William in Charleston
Mother: Sarah
Brothers and Sisters: William & Edward & Sarah in Charleston, Susan & Alice in Chston. Henry & Charles are dead.
Remarks:
Signature: R J Holman
No. 1437 Record for John J. Johnson
Date: Oct. 27, 1870
Where born: Buckingham Co., Va.
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 61 Prince St
Age: 39
Complexion: Black
Occupation: Sexton
Works for: Shiloh Presby. Church
Wife or Husband: Henrietta
Children: James (6) & Sarah (4) & Walter (5 mos), John (dead)
Father: William, died before John knew him
Mother: Edna died in Albemarle Co. during war
Brothers and Sisters: Cooper & William & Shadrack & Peter & one can't remember, all in Va. Nancy & Elizabeth (dead). Maria & Sarah.
Remarks:
Signature: John J. Johnson
No. 1438 Record for George Smith
Date: Oct. 28, 1870
Where born: Philadelphia
Where brought up: Same place
Residence: 48 Brown St
Age: 36 "Christmas 9 o'clk"
Complexion: Brown
Occupation: Cook
Works for: J. S. Jones
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: William in Phila
Mother: Eliza
Brothers and Sisters: Henrietta wife of Geo. Roberson & Martha & Sally in Phila
Remarks:
Signature: George Smith
No. 1439 Record for John Chabau
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: In city
Residence: 142 Lawrence St
Age: 11
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Grand St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: George (Carman)
Mother: Eliza
Brothers and Sisters: William (12) & Joseph (13) & George (18) & Margaret (19) & Eliza (16) & Mary Ann (9). Sarah (dead)
Remarks:
Signature: John Chabau
No. 1440 Record for Francis Frey
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 140 Lawrence St
Age: 7
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Mother calls him Alexander
Mother:
Brothers and Sisters: Alexander (12) & Josephine (16). Brother, dead, can't remember name.
Remarks: Came in with John Chabau
Signature:
No. 1441 Record for John William Diggs
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: Richmond, Va.
Where brought up: New York
Residence: 192 Greene St
Age: 13
Complexion: Brown
Occupation: Attends Mulberry St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Samuel Madison Diggs (Loads sugar, Stewarts Sugar Refinery)
Mother: Sarah Ann
Brothers and Sisters: Jenkins Samuel (3)
Remarks:
Signature: John Wm Diggs
No. 1442 Record for Martin Pinder
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: 53 Greene St, New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 146 Lawrence
Age: 9
Complexion: White
Occupation: attends Brothers School, Mulberry St
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Patrick
Mother: Catherine
Brothers and Sisters: Katy (5). Johnny & Mary Ann are dead.
Remarks:
Signature:
No. 1443 Record for Ida Elizabeth Richards
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: Brooklyn
Where brought up: Brooklyn
Residence: 20 Downing
Age: 6
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Downing St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: George E. (Pop corn Manufacturer)
Mother: Sarah
Brothers and Sisters:
Remarks: Alfred Hafely came with her.
Signature:
No. 1444 Record for James Campbell
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: Alexandria, Va.
Where brought up: Same place. Here 2 mos.
Residence: 13 Minetta St
Age: 12
Complexion: Brown
Occupation: Attends Mulberry St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Mr. English (dead)
Mother: Mary Campbell died in Alexandria 8 ys ago
Brothers and Sisters: Oliver Warren Concklin
Remarks: James lives with Aunt Louisa Harris.
Signature:
No. 1445 Record for Francis Edward Hicks
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: 58 Thompson St
Where brought up: City
Residence: 58 Thompson St
Age: 15
Complexion: Black
Occupation: Attends Mulberry St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Francis (cook on "J. B. Schuyler")
Mother: Sarah Ann
Brothers and Sisters: William Walter (13). Martha Ann (dead)
Remarks:
Signature: Francis E Hicks
No. 1446 Record for Annie Elizabeth Patterson
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: Washington D.C.
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 114 22d Street
Age: 19
Complexion: Dark Brown
Occupation: Chamber maid
Works for: Mrs. Bartholomew
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: William died in Virginia when she was a babe. Step Father Anthony Selvy.
Mother: Valinda Selvy in Washington
Brothers and Sisters: James Edward in Washington. Betty & Rueben (twins) are dead, Annie never saw them.
Remarks:
Signature: Annie Elizabeth Patterson, her x mark
No. 1447 Record for Margaret Ann Franklin
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: Alexandria, Va.
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 13 Minetta Street
Age: 13
Complexion: Light Brown
Occupation: Attends 41st School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Benjamin (Seaman)
Mother: Cornelia
Brothers and Sisters: Ida (14[?]) & Minny (4) & Addy (10 mos)
Remarks:
Signature: Margaret Ann Franklin, her x mark
No. 1448 Record for Harriet Cecilia Thompson
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: Galena, Ill.
Where brought up: Utica, N.Y.
Residence: 13 Dominick St
Age: 19
Complexion: Light Brown
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Jeremiah died in Omaha when she was 2 years old.
Mother: Mary Ann
Brothers and Sisters: Walter (17). Dora is dead.
Remarks:
Signature: Harriet C. Thompson
No. 1449 Record for William Walter Hicks
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: 58 Thompson St
Where brought up: City
Residence: 58 Thompson St
Age: 13
Complexion: Black
Occupation: Attends Mulberry St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Frances (cook on "J. B. Schuyler")
Mother: Sarah Ann
Brothers and Sisters: Francis Edward (15). Martha Ann is dead.
Remarks:
Signature: William W Hicks
No. 1450 Record for Harry Legare
Date: Oct. 29, 1870
Where born: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Where brought up: Brooklyn
Residence: 49 Leroy St
Age: 14
Complexion: White
Occupation: with Gold Broker
Works for: R. L. Edwards, 33 Wall St
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John Legare (Furrier)
Mother: ______ Legare (dead)
Brothers and Sisters: John (30), David (25), Joseph (19), Edward (18), George (16)
Remarks:
Signature: Harry Legare
No. 1451 Record for (1) Christopher Clow & (2) Helen Maria Clow
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: (1) Kinderhook, N.Y. (2) Chatham, N.Y.
Where brought up: (1) Chatham, N.Y. (2) New York City
Residence: 66 Sullivan St
Age: (1) 54 & 29
Complexion: (1) Black & Black
Occupation: (1) Porter
Works for: (1) Root Anthony & Co.
Wife or Husband: (1) Zilphia (dead)
Children: Helen Maria (29)
Father: (1) Thomas died in Kinderhook when son was baby. (2) Christopher
Mother: (1) Venus died in 1837 in Chatham. (2) Zilphia
Brothers and Sisters: (1) Hlf Bro Chs Gidney in Troy. Hlf Sister Mary Richmond with brother Christopher & Betsey, Sandford, Western N.Y.
Remarks: (1) Jane & Sarah & Jacob & Peter & John & Phoebe & Julia all Hlf Bros or Sisters are dead. Hlf sister Peggy went to England 9 or 10 years ago.
Signature: Christopher Clow, Helen Maria Clow
No. 1452 Record for John Tenney
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 28 Downing
Age: 11
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends 13th St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Henry F. (Truckman)
Mother: Does not know first name
Brothers and Sisters: Fanny (15). Willy & Charley are dead.
Remarks: Jesse Randolph Clark, his cousin, came with him and signed his name, by mistake. John having requested him and Mr. Harris not noticing that it was Jesse. See Record #1490.
Signature: John Tenney
No. 1453 Record for Simon Small
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: Georgetown, S.C.
Where brought up: Charleston, S.C.
Residence: Grand Street
Age: 35
Complexion: Dark Brown
Occupation: Cook and Steward
Works for: out of work at present
Wife or Husband: Priscilla
Children: No children
Father: Josey died at Georgetown 1869
Mother: Diana Small living in Georgetown
Brothers and Sisters: Sie (40), Footy (38), Solomon (30), Flora (43), Catherine (39), Linda (25)
Remarks: Boards with Mr. Clark in Grand St near Sullivan St # "76" on door. (Between Wooster & Green)
Signature: Simon Small
No. 1454 Record for Grand Royal Executive Council of the Order of Light and Truth. (1) Joseph Simmons & (2) Sarah Freeman
Date: (1) Oct. 31, 1870 (2) May 31, 1872
Where born: (1) Gates C. H., N.C. (2) Georgetown, Del.
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 136 30th St. (Simmons) 28 30th St. (Freeman)
Age: (1) 48 (2) 46
Complexion: (1) Black (2) Black
Occupation: (1) Kalsominer
Works for:
Wife or Husband: (1) Harriet (2) Mahlon, decd
Children: (2) Josephine, wife of Wm Thomas
Father: (1) Tom (left him 23 ys ago) (2) Robert Connor[?], decd
Mother: (1) Maria (left her 23 ys ago) (2) Sarah, decd
Brothers and Sisters: (1) Elijah & Elisha & Albert. Avey & Leah. (2) Elizabeth & Harry[?] & Wm & Mary & Elizabeth & Mahala & Clara are dead
Remarks: First deposit made by Joseph Simmons and Lydia Peterson
Signature:
No. 1455 Record for Joseph Simmons & Harriet Simmons
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: See Record #1454
Where brought up:
Residence:
Age: Complexion:
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father:
Mother:
Brothers and Sisters:
Remarks:
Signature: Joseph Simmons, his x mark
No. 1456 Record for Isabella Catherine Lippincott
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 52 Leroy St
Age: 13
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Grove St
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Edward (died in city 2 ys ago)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Charles (5). Eddy & Mary are dead
Remarks:
Signature: Isabella Lippincott
No. 1457 Record for Sarah Lizaleer McPherson
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 52 Leroy
Age: 40
Complexion: White
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband: John (Policeman)
Children: Harmon (18) & (Sarah Jane & Mary Elizabeth & Laura Clifton are dead)
Father: Harmon in city
Mother: Sarah E. died in 1857
Brothers and Sisters: Harmon & Jane Clifton & Cornelia Crave & Rachel Fuller & Mary Stewart & Annie Mathews.
Remarks:
Signature: Sarah L McPherson
No. 1458 Record for Alfred Christian Hafely
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: New York
Residence: 20 Downing St
Age: 12
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Grove St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Fred (Manufactures Musical Instruments)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Frederick E. (22). Alford is dead.
Remarks:
Signature: Alfred C. Hafely
No. 1459 Record for Lewis Ellsworth Stager
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 16 Downing St
Age: 9
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Downing St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Lewis Barker died 5 years ago. Step Father Martin Stager (Shoemaker)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Joseph (2)
Remarks: Maria Tasheira came with him.
Signature:
No. 1460 Record for James Nolan
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: Elizabeth St, N.Y.
Where brought up: City
Residence: 44 Marion St
Age: 8
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Marion St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Patrick (Seaman)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Patrick (1) & Sarah (3). Some dead.
Remarks: Alexander James Harrington came with him.
Signature: James Nolan
No. 1461 Record for Frank Greens[?]
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: Thompson St, New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 44 Marion St
Age: 7
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Marion St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Charles (died in city 2 or 3 ys ago)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Herman & Gussy (3) & Augusta (9)
Remarks: James Nolan came with him.
Signature:
No. 1462 Record for Henrietta Peterson
Date: Oct. 31, 1870
Where born: Williamsburgh, L.I.
Where brought up: Newtown
Residence: 41 9th St, New York
Age: 25
Complexion: Brown
Occupation: Housekeeper
Works for: Dr. Atkinson
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: James, Columbusville, L.I.
Mother: Hester, died in Columbusville 16 ys ago
Brothers and Sisters: James in Newtown, Mary (wife of James Cook) in Columbusville & Martha (wife Saml Terhune) in Fairmount, N.J.
Remarks: Saml & one bro. not named & Eliza are dead.
Signature: Henrietta Peterson, her x mark
No. 1463 Record for Frederick Ward
Date: Nov. 1, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 226 Sullivan
Age: 12
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Frederick (Longshoreman)
Mother: Sarah
Brothers and Sisters: Step Bro. Richard Henry (17) & Bro. John (9) & Sister Rebecca (6)
Remarks:
Signature: Frederick Ward
No. 1464 Record for Nelly Hill
Date: Nov. 1, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 14 Bleecker
Age: 12
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Clark St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Henry (Club House)
Mother: Josephine
Brothers and Sisters: Henry (10). Bros & sisters died before she was born.
Remarks: Deposited 5¢ silver piece.
Signature: Nellie Hill
No. 1465 Record for William Henry Limas
Date: Nov. 1, 1870
Where born: West Hoboken, N.J.
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 220 Sullivan Street
Age: 16
Complexion: Light Brown
Occupation: Waiter
Works for: Mrs. Butler
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Don't know (Dead)
Mother: Sophia
Brothers and Sisters: Maria
Remarks:
Signature: William H. Limas
No. 1466 Record for Israel Sobel
Date: Nov. 1, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 465 Hudson St
Age: 12
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Grove St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Samuel
Mother: Cecilia
Brothers and Sisters: Elias (13) & Abraham (10) & Hyman (6) & Lazarus (6 mos) & Eda (7) & Theresa (2). Simon (dead)
Remarks:
Signature: Israel Sobel
No. 1467 Record for Violet Ann Shields
Date: Nov. 1, 1870
Where born: New York City
Where brought up: Round Hill, Conn.
Residence: 153 Baxter
Age: 41
Complexion: Dark Brown
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband: George (Seaman)
Children: John Henry Lodine[?], George & William, Henry Lodine. Others not named. (9 children)
Father: Walter Prince died in N.Y. when she was 8 ys old
Mother: Priscilla died in N.Y. when she was 9 or 10
Brothers and Sisters: Abram Henry & Sarah & Eliza are dead
Remarks: Has to have her spectacles to write.
Signature:
No. 1468 Record for James Joshua Reed
Date: Nov. 1, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 58 Thompson St
Age: 8
Complexion: Very light
Occupation: Attends Mulberry St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Shed Reed
Mother: Adalaide Boyer (?)
Brothers and Sisters:
Remarks: John Wesley Jackson came with him.
Signature:
No. 1469 Record for Joseph (Francis) Sylwere
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: Bermuda
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 56 East Houston
Age: 64
Complexion: Light Brown
Occupation: Tailor
Works for: Self
Wife or Husband: Mary Ann
Children:
Father: Don't know name. Never saw him.
Mother: Nancy died over 50 years ago in Bermuda
Brothers and Sisters: Hlf Sister Mary Ann Hancock in California. Sarah Cox (dead)
Remarks:
Signature: Joseph Sylwere
No. 1470 Record for Cornelius Fletcher
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: Richmond, Va.
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 818 Broadway
Age: 29
Complexion: Dark Brown
Occupation: Waiter
Works for: Mr. McCawber at 818 Broadway
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Phil sold when he was little boy.
Mother: Milly went to Miss. about New Years
Brothers and Sisters: Lizzie (wife of Henry Woolridge) in Amelia Co., Va. Bro. Gus dead.
Remarks:
Signature: Cornelius Fletcher, his x mark
No. 1471 Record for Jacob Stewart
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: Washington Co., Md.
Where brought up: same place till 25
Residence: 212 Sullivan
Age: 35
Complexion: Brown
Occupation: Carpet Renovator
Works for: 76th 4th Avenue
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father:
Mother:
Brothers and Sisters:
Remarks:
Signature: J. Stewart
No. 1472 Record for Henry Highland Garnet
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: Kent Co., Md.
Where brought up: New York
Residence: 185 Bleecker St
Age: 54
Complexion: Black
Occupation: Minister
Works for: Pastor Shiloh Presbyterian Church
Wife or Husband: Julia W. (dead)
Children: Mary H. wife of A. J. Barboza in Alleghany City, Pa., & Henry S. in New York.
Father: George (dead)
Mother: Elizabeth (dead)
Brothers and Sisters:
Remarks:
Signature: Henry H Garnet
No. 1473 Record for James William Wall
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: Patterson, N.J.
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 227 Sullivan St
Age: 14
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Benj. died 8 or 9 ys ago in Cuba
Mother: Ann
Brothers and Sisters: Sister died when about 18 mos old.
Remarks:
Signature: James William Wall
No. 1474 Record for William McBride
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 233 Thompson St
Age: 14
Complexion: White
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Johnson (Marble worker)
Mother: Eliza
Brothers and Sisters: William, Matthew & Sam & Eliza are dead.
Remarks:
Signature: W McBride
No. 1475 Record for (1) Henry H. Butler & Lucinda Butler
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: (1) Port Tobacco, Md.
Where brought up: (1) Washington
Residence: (1) 207 Wooster
Age: (1) 55
Complexion: (1) Dark Brown
Occupation: (1) Public Waiter
Works for: (1) Self
Wife or Husband: (1) Lucinda
Children:
Father: (1) Lewis died in Port Tobacco 45 years ago
Mother: (1) Nelly at Fort Stevens near Washington
Brothers and Sisters: (1) Sarah wife of ______ & Lizzie all at Fort Stevens. James & Romandeus are dead.
Remarks:
Signature: Henry H. Butler, his x mark
No. 1476 Record for William Topp Lattimore
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: Albany, N.Y.
Where brought up: Morcau[?], N.Y.
Residence: 24 East 19th
Age: 27
Complexion: Very Light
Occupation: Waiter
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Benjamin at Morcau
Mother: Maria
Brothers and Sisters: Charles at Saratoga & Benjamin in New Orleans & Thomas in Morcau. Sarah (wife of J. Sella). Martin, Mobile, Ala., & Julia at home & Francis (wife of Wm Lloyd) in Cheshire, Mass., & Emmy (wife of Robert Dorsey) in Florence, Mass., & Alice at home & Ellen & Bertha at home. One sister dead.
Remarks:
Signature: William T. Lattimore
No. 1477 Record for Mary Catherine Gallagher
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 34 Downing St
Age: 9
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Downing St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Patrick died here 8 ys ago.
Mother: Hannah
Brothers and Sisters: James (10) & Tom (13) & Patrick Henry (16)
Remarks: Sarah Rider & Annie Broadfoot came with her
Signature:
No. 1478 Record for Henry Valentine Hill
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 153 Bleecker St
Age: 10
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Clark St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Henry (Club House)
Mother: Josephine
Brothers and Sisters: Nelly (12)
Remarks: Nelly came with him.
Signature: Henry V. Hill
No. 1479 Record for Mary Nooning
Date: Nov. 2, 1870
Where born:
Where brought up:
Residence: 16 Downing St
Age: 11
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Cottage Place School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Dan (Coach Driver)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Michael & David & Patrick (dead) & John & Joseph. Katy & Lizzie is dead.
Remarks:
Signature:
No. 1480 Record for William Spellman In Trust for Joanna Jacob Spellman
Date: Nov. 3, 1870
Where born: Staten Island
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 134 Greene St
Age: 13
Complexion: Dark Brown
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John Henry Smith in Woodwan Store
Mother: Francis Devania
Brothers and Sisters: Timothy & Rachel & Jane Amanda all with Mother. Walter dead.
Remarks: Deposited by Rev. Wm Spellman who states that the money was left by Joanna's grandmother to be retained by him until Joanna should be of age. See his Record #795.
Signature: Wm Spelman
No. 1481 Record for Eli McCormick
Date: Nov. 3rd, 1870
Where born: Philadelphia
Where brought up: same city
Residence: 206 Sullivan St
Age: 14
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Daniel (Tailor)
Mother: Silvy
Brothers and Sisters: Edward (23) & William Henry (21) & John (19) & George (dead) & Frank (dead). Sisters Annie (wife of Francis Petership[?] & Lillie (17) & Cornelia(9) & Aaron
Remarks:
Signature: Eli McCormick
No. 1482 Record for William Patrick Dunne
Date: Nov. 3, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: same place
Residence: 224 Sullivan St
Age: 14
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John died here 13 ys ago
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Mary Ellen (16) & Eliza (18)
Remarks:
Signature: William P. Dunne
No. 1483 Record for Francis Joseph McGuire
Date: Nov. 3, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 226 Sullivan St
Age: 13
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Thomas (Cooper)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Teressa[?] & Rodger & Mary & Lizzie. (5 dead) Thomas Pierce
Remarks:
Signature: F J McGuire
No. 1484 Record for Fanny Frances Trotter
Date: Nov. 3, 1870
Where born: Brooklyn
Where brought up: New York
Residence: 48 Downing St
Age: 8
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Downing St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Adam (Painter)
Mother: Ellen
Brothers and Sisters: John Thomas (11) & Henry (14)
Remarks:
Signature:
No. 1485 Record for John Ward
Date: Nov. 3, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 226 Sullivan
Age: 9
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Fred (Longshoreman)
Mother: Sarah
Brothers and Sisters: Henry & Fred (13) & Rebecca Hurlburt (7)
Remarks: William Parkhill came with him. See Record #1489.
Signature:
No. 1486 Record for James Brown
Date: Nov. 4, 1870
Where born: Eastern Shore, Md.
Where brought up: New York, here about 40 years
Residence: 100 36th St, in rear
Age: 57
Complexion: Black
Occupation: Waiter
Works for: William Townsend, 11 37th St
Wife or Husband: Emiline died in N.Y.
Children: John & Theodore & Charley. Don't know where they are. Emma in N.Y. Isaiah & 2 others & Charlotte dead. 10 children all together.
Father: Will Hodges Brown, died in Md. before Mother
Mother: Hannah died in Md. about 20 ys ago
Brothers and Sisters: George in N.Y. William & Fanny Wright & Charlotte Wright & Maria W. & Nanny Munson are dead. Mary was sold away, 40 years ago.
Remarks:
Signature: James Brown, his x mark
No. 1487 Record for Christopher Bradley
Date: Nov. 4, 1870
Where born: Ireland
Where brought up: Came to N.Y. less than year ago.
Residence: 210 Sullivan St
Age: 8
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John (Street Dept.)
Mother: Eliza
Brothers and Sisters: Some buried in Ireland. Cousins Jamesie Bradley in Laurens St, Mary Ann.
Remarks: John Ward came with him.
Signature:
No. 1488 Record for Peter Joseph Mulligan
Date: Nov. 4, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 219 Sullivan St
Age: 16
Complexion: White
Occupation:
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John (Laborer)
Mother: Eliza
Brothers and Sisters: John (18 mos) & Mary (9). John & Philip & Eliza are dead.
Remarks:
Signature: P J Mulligan
No. 1489 Record for Rebecca Hervert Ward
Date: Nov. 4, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 226 Sullivan
Age: 7
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Frederick (Longshoreman)
Mother: Sarah Elizabeth
Brothers and Sisters: Henry & John & Freddy (12)
Remarks: See Record #1485
Signature:
No. 1490 Record for Jesse Randolph Clark
Date: Nov. 4, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 105 McDougal St
Age: 11
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends 13th St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John (Baggage Master)
Mother: Phoebe
Brothers and Sisters: Susy (9). Willy Mitchell is dead.
Remarks: John Tenney his cousin. See Record #1452.
Signature: Jesse Randolph Clark
No. 1491 Record for Katie Sterling
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 186 Laurens St
Age: 11
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: George (Laborer)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Mary (15) & Lizzie (8) & Alice (12). George, dead.
Remarks:
Signature:
No. 1492 Record for James Dolan
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 186 Laurens St
Age: 9
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: James (Laborer)
Mother: Lizzie
Brothers and Sisters: Thomas (11) & John (6). Lizzie (4)
Remarks: See Record #1511
Signature: James Dolan
No. 1493 Record for Thomas Joseph Creggy
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 184 Laurens St
Age: 16
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Clark St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John (Truckman)
Mother: Mary
Brothers and Sisters: Willy (7) & Johnny (5) & Elizabeth (14) & Mary Ann (10) & Ronna[?] (9)
Remarks: Katie Sterling came with him.
Signature: Thomas J. Creggy
No. 1494 Record for George Edward Thompson
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 182 Laurens St
Age: 13
Complexion: Dark Brown
Occupation: Attends Mulberry St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Thomas Henry (at Jones Restaurant)
Mother: Sarah died here 3 ys ago
Brothers and Sisters: Thomas (15) & James (10) & Mary Jane (2) & Henrietta (7). David Henry (dead)
Remarks: See record #1502
Signature: George E Thompson
No. 1495 Record for Charles Edward Forrest
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 180 Laurens St
Age: 11
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John (Shoemaker)
Mother: Hannah
Brothers and Sisters: Jane (wife of Daniel Ross). Esther (19) & Elsie (15). John & Charles & another are dead.
Remarks:
Signature:
No. 1496 Record for Thomas Lewis Pflieger
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 210 Sullivan St
Age: 8
Complexion: White
Occupation: Attends Wooster St school
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: Frank (Laborer, works for Mr Brown[?])
Mother:
Brothers and Sisters: Frank (13), Mary (5)
Remarks: See Record #1503.
Signature:
No. 1497 Record for Sarah Parkhill
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 228 Sullivan St
Age: 8
Complexion: White
Occupation: White
Works for: attends Downing St School
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: James (N.Y. Hotel)
Mother: Eliza
Brothers and Sisters: Jimmy (7) & Willy (7), Emma (6). Kitty & Mary Jane are dead.
Remarks:
Signature:
No. 1498 Record for Eugene Hagan
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: Corner Mulberry & Spring
Age: 10
Complexion: White
Occupation: attends Marion St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: James (cutter in Devlin & Co's)
Mother: Mary Jane
Brothers and Sisters: James Henry (5). Mary Jane (6) & Catharine Elizabeth (1). Charles & Lawrence Joseph are dead.
Remarks:
Signature: Eugene Hagan
No. 1499 Record for John Otten
Date: Nov. 5, 1870
Where born: New York
Where brought up: City
Residence: 189 Bleecker
Age: 10
Complexion: White
Occupation: attends 13th St School
Works for:
Wife or Husband:
Children:
Father: John Martin (Grocer)
Mother: Henrietta
Brothers and Sisters: Lizzie (9) & Henrietta (6)
Remarks:
Signature: John Otten
- Title
- U.S. Freedman's Bank Records, Registers of Signatures of Depositors, New York (1870)
- Description
- Freedman's Bank records show both strivings toward stability as well as racialization and colorism post-emancipation due to the specific color-related information listed with deposits.
- Date
- 1870
- Legal Concept
- Civil Rights
- Document Type
- Government Record
- Document Category
- Primary Source
- Archival Source
- National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group Number 101, Records of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Registers of Signatures of Depositors in Branches of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company, 1865-1874, M816, Roll 17
- Title
- U.S. Freedman's Bank Records, Registers of Signatures of Depositors, New York (1870)
- Description
- Freedman's Bank records show both strivings toward stability as well as racialization and colorism post-emancipation due to the specific color-related information listed with deposits.
- Date
- 1870
- Legal Concept
- Civil Rights
- Document Type
- Government Record
- Document Category
- Primary Source
- Archival Source
- National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group Number 101, Records of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Registers of Signatures of Depositors in Branches of the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company, 1865-1874, M816, Roll 17
