Genealogy Timeline1850 - 1874This quarter century saw the nation pulled apart of held together at the point of a gun. even 150 years later there are still strong feelings about the States Rights issue (though not about slavery). 1850 The Little Ice Age, which began in the 16th century (c1550), has ended and the world begins to warm again. [Source: NASA Earth Observatory] Sometime before 1850 Nelson DUNN and Julia Ann JENNINGS were married and moved to Standing Stone Township, Bradford Co, PA from Walpack Township, Sussex Co, NJ. They lived in Standing Stone for a time before moving to Burlington Township, Bradford Co, PA sometime before their daughter married Henry Clay SPENCER. Amanda Jane DUNN (Nelson, William, Joseph) was born 16 Feb 1850, the only child of Nelson DUNN and Julia Ann JENNINGS, at Standing Stone Township, Bradford Co, PA. The DUNNs were originally from Walpack Township, Sussex Co, NJ. Amanda married Henry Clay SPENCER in 1867. James Martin DALY (Michael-A) was born in Jun 1850 and baptized on the 18th of that month at St. Michael's [RC] Parish on Denmark Street in Limerick town, Co Limerick, Ireland. The family name is spelled DEELY in the parish register. His godparents were Jeremiah DEELY and Mary GRANY and the Reverend James Synan presided. 1851 John MINGUS [sic] bought land from W. Wards EARL in Monroe Twp, Bradford Co, PA Dec 1851 [Grantee Index L-Q 1812-1876; Page 525, Line 39; See Book 35, Page 512]. 1852 Benjamin SHAVER died 4 Oct 1852. 1853 Sarah MINGOS nee _____ w/o Conrad-3 died 19 Oct 1853 and was buried at Liberty Corners Cemetery in Monroe Township, Bradford Co, PA. She was born about 1779 in PA. Alonzo MINGOS bought land from Conrad MINGOS in Monroe Twp, Bradford Co, PA Nov 1853 [Grantee Index L-Q 1812-1876; Page 525, Line 42; See Book 40, Page 46]. John MINGOS bought land from Conrad MINGOS in Nov 1853 [Grantee Index L-Q 1812-1876; Page 525, Line 44; See Book 40, Page 65]. He also bought additional land found in Book 40, Page 188 from Conrad MINGOS. 1855 Conrad MINGOS (Conrad-2, Conrad-1) applied for Bounty Land due him for service during the War of 1812 [Application #249433 & #2094-120-55 found at NARA]. His application indicated he was entitled to 120 acres. 1857 Influenza Strikes Worldwide -- One of the greatest outbreaks of the disease hit the entire world hard from 1857 to 1859. David S MINGOS (John-4, Conrad-3, Conrad-2, Conrad-1) married Martha BENJAMIN (...) 19 Mar 1857 on his 22nd birthday. They had three children: Mary E (1857-1942), John S (1859-1921), and the surprise Minnie A (1879-1952) almost twenty years later. Jeremiah Michael SHAY (1) was born 13 Jul 1857 in either Co Kerry or Cork, Ireland. He emigrated at a young age with a brother. 1859 Jane A GRADY (Patrick-1) was born 27 Dec 1859 in the village of Millport, Town of Veteran, Chemung Co, NY. She had a twin brother who died before the 1860 US Census was taken in Jun 1860. 1860 Smallpox in Pennsylvania -- Smallpox, a dreaded disease for centuries, afflicted Pennsylvania during 1860 and 1861. 1861 1861-1865 War of the Rebellion -- The war was initially originally fought over states' rights versus the federal authority defined in the Constitution. Essentially the argument goes that what power the Constitution does not explicitly give to the federal government belongs to the states. The issue of slavery in southern states then came into play as various activists joined together to fight as one against slavery, for women's suffrage, etc. While the northern economy was supported by immigrant labor in the factories, the southern economy was supported by the cheap labor provided by slaves. To eliminate slavery, its supporters said, would do significant damage to the economy. The Lincoln administration only expanded the reasons for the war later to include slavery in a move to block European countries from recognizing the Confederate States of America. The war put millions of men in uniform and in crowded camps. Disease spread fast since medicine was barely a profession by today's standards. The advent of rifled guns and the minnié ball, which usually resulted in bone fractures and infection, contributed to the death toll. Field hospitals were dirty and were more feared by soldiers than the battle itself. Dysentery and other like diseases were rampant. The war also destroyed many civilian homes, roadways, and left many water sources contaminated. The destruction of crops also had a significant impact on the quality and quantity of food available to soldiers and civilians in and near the war zones. Albert L WILLIAMS (John-3, Alexander-2, Matthew-1) married Harriet C RUTAN d/o Samuel RUTAN sometime between 1860 and 1865 in Sussex Co, NJ. Most probably in Branchville. They had four known children, including: Edward R (1865-1886) died in a train wreck; Joseph Franklin (1872-1908); Grace A (1883-1939); and John E (1886-1959). John O HUFF (William-3, Peter-2, Jacobus-1) enlisted with the 9th New Jersey Volunteers (Infantry) on 20 Sep 1861 at Camp Olden, Newark, NJ. He was assigned to Company E of this regiment of sharpshooters. 1862 Nancy MINGUS nee SHAVER died 14 Jan 1862 at Liberty Corners, Monroe Township, Bradford Co, PA. She was buried at Liberty Corners Cemetery. Peter LOSEY, brother of Mary Catharine HUFF nee LOSEY, and uncle to John O HUFF enlisted in the 15th New Jersey Volunteers Aug 1862. The 15th served at many battles including Gettysburg and The Wilderness. Peter was captured in May or Jun 1864 and sent to Andersonville. He was traded back in Nov 1864 and died 21 Dec 1864 of chronic diarrhea. He is buried at Annapolis MD. 1864 John O HUFF (William-3, Peter-2, Jacobus-1) was wounded during the Battle of the Crater on 30 Jul 1864 before Petersburg, VA. A minnié ball struck John's right hand, requiring the amputation of the thumb. He was transferred to the Field Hospital where his thumb was removed and, later, to the General Army Hospital at Newark, NJ. John O HUFF (William-3, Peter-2, Jacobus-1) married Mary Ann CRAWN (James) 24 Dec 1864 in Sussex Co, NJ. He must have been on leave from the army since he was stationed at the General Army Hospital at Newark, NJ. Their children included: Rosabelle (1868-?); Mahlon O (1870-1939); and Sarah Margaret (1874-1940). James Martin DALY (Michael-A) joined the Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade 27 Jun 1864 at Dublin, Ireland when he was but 14 years of age. Enlistment was for 21 years at that time in the British Army. The Rifle Brigade is known for its dark green uniform with black trim; an early form of camouflage when most regiments wore bright colors. Mary Teresa MORONEY (Patrick-1) was born 17 Oct 1850 in Co Clare, Ireland. Her sister, Bridget, was born in 1855 in NY so the family immigrated between 1850 and 1855. 1865 On 11 Feb 1865 John O HUFF (William) was discharged from the 9th New Jersey Veteran Volunteers for medical reasons. The Army had kept him on while he recuperated from his wound. 1867 Lyman SPENCER (Enoch-6, Theophilus-5, Michael-4, Robert-3, John-2, Michael-1, Gerard-A, Michael-B, John-C) moved much of his family from Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY to Burlington Township, Bradford Co, PA about 1867. It was during this time he purchased land in the area. Henry Clay SPENCER (Lyman-7, Enoch-6, Theophilus-5, Michael-4, Robert-3, John-2, Michael-1, Gerard-A, Michael-B, John-C) married Amanda Jane DUNN -- both of South Burlington -- on 23 Jun 1867 at Towanda, Bradford Co, PA by Rev. R. DUNLAP. [Bradford Reporter, 11 Jul 1867] They had 11 children, 10 of whom reached maturity. Their children were: Nelson Dunn (1868-1953); Augusta (1869-1876) died of scarlet fever; Lyman (1872-1969); Joseph Milan (1873-1952); Henry Homer (1875-1964); Bayard Emanuel (1879-1959); Nellie (1880-1978); Esther Bessie (1883-1842); Thomas Delano (1885-1947); Edward Augustus (1888-1983); and George Maxwell (1890-1964). 1868 John O HUFF (William-3, Peter-2, Jacobus-1) moved from Walpack Township, Sussex Co, NJ to Standing Stone Township, Bradford Co, PA by 1868. There were many other families from Sussex Co, NJ in Standing Stone at this time. 1869 Enoch SPENCER (Theophilus-5, Michael-4, Robert-3, John-2, Michael-1, Gerard-A, Michael-B, John-C) died 3 Jun 1869 at Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY where he lived his entire life. 1870 James Martin DALY (Michael-A) purchased his discharge from the Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade for £20 pounds sterling, quite a sum in 1870. On 7 Apr 1870 James DAILY [sic] was formally discharged from the regiment headquarters at Montreal, Canada. 1871 John MINGUS (Conrad-3, Conrad-2, Conrad-1) died 13 Dec 1871 at Liberty Corners, Monroe Township, Bradford Co, PA. He was buried at the Liberty Corners Cemetery. 1872 Joseph Franklin WILLIAMS (Albert-4, John-3, Alexander-2, Matthew-1) was born 5 Aug 1872 at Branchville, Sussex Co, NJ. 1874 Sarah WILLIAMS nee DUGAN died 2 Nov 1874 and was buried in the Branchville Cemetery in Branchville, Sussex Co, NJ. Sarah Margaret HUFF (John, William) was born 2 Jan 1874 in Standing Stone Township, Bradford Co, PA to John O HUFF and Mary Ann CRAWN. She later married Joseph Franklin WILLIAMS. 21 May 1874 - Jeremiah SHAY, age 17, and his brother John (24) arrive in New York harbor aboard SS Nevada. They would not have arrived through Ellis Island since that facility was not established until 1892.
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