Mary Choate1
F, #1048, b. 3 October 1792, d. 28 March 1855
Mary Choate was born on 3 October 1792 in Chebacco, Ipswich, Massachusetts.2 She was the daughter of Capt. David Choate and Miriam Foster.1 Mary Choate married Dr. Thomas Sewall, son of Thomas Sewall and Priscilla Coney, on 28 November 1813 in Ipswich, Massachusetts.3,4 Mary Choate died on 28 March 1855 in Rockville, Maryland, at the residence of her son and was buried in the Wesley Chapel burying ground near Columbia College. Apparently she is commemorated on her husband's gravestone in Oakhill Cemetery, Washington, D.C. where the date of her death is given as 8 April 1855 at the age of 62.5,6,7
Child of Mary Choate and Dr. Thomas Sewall
- Rev. Thomas Sewall+1 b. 28 Apr 1818, d. 11 Aug 1870
Citations
- [S5] William Darcy McKeough, McKeough Family Tree.
- [S268] Ephraim Orcutt Jameson, The Choates in America, p. 195.
- [S130] Massachusetts Vital Records.
- [S205] Newspaper, New-York Gazette & General Advertiser, 18 December 1813.
- [S205] Newspaper, The Washington Star, March 29, 1855.
- [S205] Newspaper, Daily National Intelligencer, (Washington, DC) Saturday, March 31, 1855.
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "# 55405922."
Rufus Choate1
M, #1051, b. 1 October 1799, d. 13 July 1859
Rufus Choate was born on 1 October 1799 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.2 He was the son of Capt. David Choate and Miriam Foster.1 Rufus Choate married Helen Olcott on 29 March 1825.3 Rufus Choate died on 13 July 1859 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the age of 592 and is buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.4
His father's sterling integrity and unusual intellectual endowment marked him as a superior man, and his mother's keen perceptions, ready wit, and native dignity of bearing were remarkable. Rufus was early noted for his insatiable thirst for knowledge, for his tenacious memory, and his extraordinary precocity. He could recite whole pages of Pilgrim's Progress when he was but six years old, and he had perused the greater part of the village library before he was ten.
He entered Dartmouth College at the age of sixteen, after attending the academy at New Hampton, N.H., for a term, and was graduated with the valedictory in 1819. The famous Dartmouth College case was on trial during his undergraduate days, and it was Webster's great speech in connection therewith that so inspired Choate as to lead to his final choice of the law as his profession. After tutoring at Dartmouth for a year, he spent three years in Washington, D. C., studying law under William Wirt, attorney-general of the United States in 1823 was admitted to the bar, and for five years practised at Danvers, Mass. In 1825 he was sent to the state legislature as a representative, and in 1827 as a senator. He was chosen as a representative in Congress in 1830, and distinguished himself by a brilliant speech in the 22nd Congress on the tariff.
He was re-elected in 1832 to the 23rd Congress, but resigned his seat at the close of the first session and removed to Boston, where he devoted himself to his profession, and acquired a reputation as an eloquent, powerful and successful advocate. When in 1841 Daniel Webster accepted the portfolio of state in President Harrison's cabinet, Mr. Choate was elected to fill the seat he had vacated in the senate, and he made several brilliant speeches, notably those on the tariff, the Oregon boundary, the fiscal bank-bill, the Smithsonian institution, and the annexation of Texas. At the close of the term Mr. Webster was returned to the senate, and Mr. Choate once more resumed the practice of his profession. He went to Europe in 1850, and during his brief tour in England and on the continent a most forcible impression was made upon his mind by his observation of the characteristics of the older civilizations of the world, and, in his comparison of these with those of the newer, he saw the perils that were likely to follow a disruption of the union existing between the states. In his earnest desire to avoid such disruption will be found the key to his whole later life, and his last public utterance was an oration in behalf of an undivided nation. In 1852 he was a delegate to the Whig national convention at Baltimore, and there urged the nomination of Daniel Webster for the presidency. He was a delegate to the state convention of 1853, and took an important part in revising the constitution of Massachusetts. In 1856 he supported the Democratic national ticket, and made some speeches in the interest of Buchanan and Breckinridge. Busy as was his life he yet devoted a portion of each day to the study of literature, history, and philosophy, and it was this habit, together with his tenacious memory, which made him one of the most scholarly of public men. He was especially fond of Greek literature, and was only restrained from writing a history of Greece by seeing the early volume of Grote's great work. He contemplated a visit to Europe in 1859, and had proceeded as far as Halifax when his health failed so utterly that his son, who accompanied him, decided to return home, and while resting at the lodgings he had temporarily taken he died suddenly. Among his most famous speeches will always be named: the eulogy on President Harrison (1841); an address upon the anniversary of the landing of the pilgrims (1843); a eulogy on Daniel Webster (1853); an address at the dedication of the Peabody institution in Danvers (1854); an oration before the young men's Democratic club of Boston (1858); two addresses before the law-school at Cambridge, Mass., and two lectures before the Mercantile library association of Boston; but no adequate idea of his wonderful oratory can be obtained from reading his speeches. His works, with a memoir, published in two volumes, was prepared by Samuel Gilman Brown (1862.)2
His father's sterling integrity and unusual intellectual endowment marked him as a superior man, and his mother's keen perceptions, ready wit, and native dignity of bearing were remarkable. Rufus was early noted for his insatiable thirst for knowledge, for his tenacious memory, and his extraordinary precocity. He could recite whole pages of Pilgrim's Progress when he was but six years old, and he had perused the greater part of the village library before he was ten.
He entered Dartmouth College at the age of sixteen, after attending the academy at New Hampton, N.H., for a term, and was graduated with the valedictory in 1819. The famous Dartmouth College case was on trial during his undergraduate days, and it was Webster's great speech in connection therewith that so inspired Choate as to lead to his final choice of the law as his profession. After tutoring at Dartmouth for a year, he spent three years in Washington, D. C., studying law under William Wirt, attorney-general of the United States in 1823 was admitted to the bar, and for five years practised at Danvers, Mass. In 1825 he was sent to the state legislature as a representative, and in 1827 as a senator. He was chosen as a representative in Congress in 1830, and distinguished himself by a brilliant speech in the 22nd Congress on the tariff.
He was re-elected in 1832 to the 23rd Congress, but resigned his seat at the close of the first session and removed to Boston, where he devoted himself to his profession, and acquired a reputation as an eloquent, powerful and successful advocate. When in 1841 Daniel Webster accepted the portfolio of state in President Harrison's cabinet, Mr. Choate was elected to fill the seat he had vacated in the senate, and he made several brilliant speeches, notably those on the tariff, the Oregon boundary, the fiscal bank-bill, the Smithsonian institution, and the annexation of Texas. At the close of the term Mr. Webster was returned to the senate, and Mr. Choate once more resumed the practice of his profession. He went to Europe in 1850, and during his brief tour in England and on the continent a most forcible impression was made upon his mind by his observation of the characteristics of the older civilizations of the world, and, in his comparison of these with those of the newer, he saw the perils that were likely to follow a disruption of the union existing between the states. In his earnest desire to avoid such disruption will be found the key to his whole later life, and his last public utterance was an oration in behalf of an undivided nation. In 1852 he was a delegate to the Whig national convention at Baltimore, and there urged the nomination of Daniel Webster for the presidency. He was a delegate to the state convention of 1853, and took an important part in revising the constitution of Massachusetts. In 1856 he supported the Democratic national ticket, and made some speeches in the interest of Buchanan and Breckinridge. Busy as was his life he yet devoted a portion of each day to the study of literature, history, and philosophy, and it was this habit, together with his tenacious memory, which made him one of the most scholarly of public men. He was especially fond of Greek literature, and was only restrained from writing a history of Greece by seeing the early volume of Grote's great work. He contemplated a visit to Europe in 1859, and had proceeded as far as Halifax when his health failed so utterly that his son, who accompanied him, decided to return home, and while resting at the lodgings he had temporarily taken he died suddenly. Among his most famous speeches will always be named: the eulogy on President Harrison (1841); an address upon the anniversary of the landing of the pilgrims (1843); a eulogy on Daniel Webster (1853); an address at the dedication of the Peabody institution in Danvers (1854); an oration before the young men's Democratic club of Boston (1858); two addresses before the law-school at Cambridge, Mass., and two lectures before the Mercantile library association of Boston; but no adequate idea of his wonderful oratory can be obtained from reading his speeches. His works, with a memoir, published in two volumes, was prepared by Samuel Gilman Brown (1862.)2
Citations
- [S5] William Darcy McKeough, McKeough Family Tree.
- [S18] Various editors, Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, vol. 2, p. 194.
- [S268] Ephraim Orcutt Jameson, The Choates in America, p. 109.
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "Memorial # 6653467, Rufus Choate, showing gravestone photograph."
Washington Choate1
M, #16464, b. 17 January 1803, d. 27 February 1822
Washington Choate was born on 17 January 1803.1 He was the son of Capt. David Choate and Miriam Foster.1 Washington Choate died on 27 February 1822 in Essex County, Massachusetts, at the age of 191 and is buried in Spring Street Cemetery, Essex, Essex County, Massachusetts.2
Citations
- [S268] Ephraim Orcutt Jameson, The Choates in America, p. 109.
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "Memorial # 93213869, Washington Choate, showing gravestone photograph."
Henry Cholmeley1
M, #18490
Henry Cholmeley married Maude or Matilda Westcote of Handsacre on 23 November 1557 in St. Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire,1 and is buried on 21 May 1577 in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire.2
Elizabeth Chrichton1
F, #13519, d. 9 June 1479
Elizabeth Chrichton was the daughter of Lord Chancellor William Chrichton, 1st Lord Chrichton.1 Elizabeth Chrichton married Alexander Seton, Master of Gordon, 1st Earl of Huntly, son of Alexander Seton 1st Lord Gordon and Elizabeth Gordon, before 18 March 1439. Elizabeth Chrichton died on 9 June 1479 in Strathbogie.1
Child of Elizabeth Chrichton and Alexander Seton, Master of Gordon, 1st Earl of Huntly
- George Gordon, 2nd Earl of Huntley+1 d. c 8 Jun 1501
Citations
- [S135] George Edward Cokayne, Complete peerage, VI p. 676.
Janet Chrichton1
F, #13527
Janet Chrichton was the daughter of Patrick Chrichton of Cranston-Riddel.1 Janet Chrichton married John Douglas, 2nd Earl of Morton before 1493.
Children of Janet Chrichton and John Douglas, 2nd Earl of Morton
- James Douglas, 3rd Earl of Morton+1 d. Dec 1548
- Agnes Douglas
- Elizabeth Douglas+
Citations
- [S135] George Edward Cokayne, Complete peerage, IX p. 288.
Patrick Chrichton of Cranston-Riddel1
M, #13528
Child of Patrick Chrichton of Cranston-Riddel
Citations
- [S135] George Edward Cokayne, Complete peerage, IX p. 288.
Lord Chancellor William Chrichton, 1st Lord Chrichton1
M, #13520
Child of Lord Chancellor William Chrichton, 1st Lord Chrichton
- Elizabeth Chrichton+1 d. 9 Jun 1479
Citations
- [S135] George Edward Cokayne, Complete peerage, VI p. 676.
Gertrude Avis Christensen1
F, #25976, b. 10 March 1911, d. 1993
Gertrude Avis Christensen was born on 10 March 1911 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa.1,2 She was the daughter of Niels Peter Christensen and Gertrude Bell Basham. Gertrude Avis Christensen married James Welch Andrews, son of James Budd Andrews and Louise Augusta Welch, on 29 March 1939 in Los Angeles County, California.1 Gertrude Avis Christensen died in 1993 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa.2
Citations
- [S89] Family Search, California, County Marriages, 1850-1952.
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "#43027027."
Niels Peter Christensen
M, #25977
Niels Peter Christensen married Gertrude Bell Basham.
Child of Niels Peter Christensen and Gertrude Bell Basham
- Gertrude Avis Christensen b. 10 Mar 1911, d. 1993
Jean Dolores Christiansen1
F, #24039, b. 20 October 1931, d. 26 October 2005
Jean Dolores Christiansen was born on 20 October 1931 in Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin.2,3 She was the daughter of Sophus Benjamin Christiansen and Ida H. Pearson. Jean Dolores Christiansen married secondly David Patrick Sewall, son of Frank Lincoln Sewall and Catherine Vlcek, on 25 August 1982 in Wisconsin (as Jean Dolores Kroeger.)1 Jean Dolores Christiansen died on 26 October 2005 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, at the age of 742 and is buried on 8 November 2005 in Riverside Cemetery, Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin.4
Jean Christiansen (Kroeger) Sewall passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, in Madison, Wisc., where she had resided in the Meriter Retirement Community since March 2004.
The daughter of Ida and Sophus Christiansen, Jean was born in Superior in 1931.
She graduated from Superior East High School in 1949, and earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education from, respectively, the Superior State Teachers College and Superior State University (both now known as the University of Wisconsin-Superior). Jean enjoyed teaching children for more than 30 years, including several years in the Beloit, Wisc., and Morgan Park, Minn., school districts. The majority of Jean's teaching career was in Superior; first at Howe Elementary and later at Martin Pattison Elementary School. She was a member of the Superior Retired Educators' Association and was a past member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Jean's happiness with her marriage to David Sewall in 1982 was shared by her family and friends.
Dave preceded her in death in 2003.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Megan (Kroeger) Christiansen, Madison; sister, Roberta Kroeger, Beloit; aunt, June Birch, Superior and Woodbury, Minn; three nieces and many cousins.2
Jean Christiansen (Kroeger) Sewall passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, in Madison, Wisc., where she had resided in the Meriter Retirement Community since March 2004.
The daughter of Ida and Sophus Christiansen, Jean was born in Superior in 1931.
She graduated from Superior East High School in 1949, and earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education from, respectively, the Superior State Teachers College and Superior State University (both now known as the University of Wisconsin-Superior). Jean enjoyed teaching children for more than 30 years, including several years in the Beloit, Wisc., and Morgan Park, Minn., school districts. The majority of Jean's teaching career was in Superior; first at Howe Elementary and later at Martin Pattison Elementary School. She was a member of the Superior Retired Educators' Association and was a past member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Jean's happiness with her marriage to David Sewall in 1982 was shared by her family and friends.
Dave preceded her in death in 2003.
Jean is survived by her daughter, Megan (Kroeger) Christiansen, Madison; sister, Roberta Kroeger, Beloit; aunt, June Birch, Superior and Woodbury, Minn; three nieces and many cousins.2
Child of Jean Dolores Christiansen
- Megan Elizabeth Christiansen b. 12 Jun 1955, d. 15 Oct 2015
Citations
- [S232] Ancestry.com, Wisconsin Marriages, 1973-1997.
- [S205] Newspaper, Duluth News-Tribune (MN), 1 November 2005.
- [S232] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "Memorial # 232403610, Jean Delores Kroeger Christiansen Sewall, showing gravestone photograph."
Megan Elizabeth Christiansen1
F, #26076, b. 12 June 1955, d. 15 October 2015
Megan Elizabeth Christiansen was born on 12 June 1955.1 She was the daughter of Jean Dolores Christiansen.2 Megan Elizabeth Christiansen died on 15 October 2015 in Madison at the age of 60.
MADISON - Megan E. Christiansen, age 60, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital, in Madison, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 12, 1955, in Superior. Megan graduated from Superior High School and UW-Madison. She enjoyed traveling, reading, knitting and sewing, weaving and spending time with the basket campers. Megan worked for the State of Wisconsin for over 25 years before retiring, but continued to volunteer in the downtown Madison area.
She is survived by her Aunt Roberta "Bobby" Kroeger; and cousins, Mary Sellon (Tom), Laura (Paul) Lengeling and their daughter, Ashley (Luke) Reel; cousin, Andrea (Troy) Shear and their children, Troy Jr. (Amanda) and Kyle; her committed partner, Mark Aeschlimann; and relatives living in the Superior, Wis., area. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean (Christiansen) Sewall.3
MADISON - Megan E. Christiansen, age 60, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital, in Madison, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 12, 1955, in Superior. Megan graduated from Superior High School and UW-Madison. She enjoyed traveling, reading, knitting and sewing, weaving and spending time with the basket campers. Megan worked for the State of Wisconsin for over 25 years before retiring, but continued to volunteer in the downtown Madison area.
She is survived by her Aunt Roberta "Bobby" Kroeger; and cousins, Mary Sellon (Tom), Laura (Paul) Lengeling and their daughter, Ashley (Luke) Reel; cousin, Andrea (Troy) Shear and their children, Troy Jr. (Amanda) and Kyle; her committed partner, Mark Aeschlimann; and relatives living in the Superior, Wis., area. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean (Christiansen) Sewall.3
Citations
- [S89] Family Search, Wisconsin Marriage Index, 1973-1997.
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "Memorial # 232403610."
- [S34] Unverified internet information, https://madison.com/news/local/obituaries/…
Sophus Benjamin Christiansen
M, #26075
Sophus Benjamin Christiansen married Ida H. Pearson.
Child of Sophus Benjamin Christiansen and Ida H. Pearson
- Jean Dolores Christiansen+ b. 20 Oct 1931, d. 26 Oct 2005
Jean Christie
F, #4239, b. circa 1770, d. 27 July 1824
Jean Christie was born circa 1770.1 She was the daughter of Mrs. Susan Roberstson. Jean Christie married Alexander Gordon 4th Duke of Gordon, 7th Marquess, 1st Earl of Norwich, son of Cosmo George Gordon 3rd Duke of Gordon, 6th Marquess and Lady Katharine Gordon, on 30 July 1820 in Kirk of Fochabers, Bellie, by the Rev. William Rennie.2 Jean Christie died on 27 July 1824 after a severe illness of about twelve months.
s.p. legit.3 and is buried on 2 August 1824 in Bellie Churchyard.2
s.p. legit.3 and is buried on 2 August 1824 in Bellie Churchyard.2
Children of Jean Christie and Alexander Gordon 4th Duke of Gordon, 7th Marquess, 1st Earl of Norwich
- Catharine Gordon b. 7 Jun 1791
- Adam Gordon+4 b. 23 Aug 1797, d. 14 Aug 1834
- Jean Gordon+4 b. 21 Feb 1801
- Susan Gordon+4 b. 7 Jun 1804
- Charlotte Gordon4 b. 1 Nov 1810, d. 10 Dec 1810
Citations
- [S17] John Gask, Les Jumelles and their families, p.18.
- [S380] James Frederick Skinner Gordon Lachlan Shaw, The History of the Province of Moray, p. 58.
- [S469] Jean Christie and her children, Manuscript notebook, say 1920's unknown repository.
- [S91] Www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Parish Records Index (1553-1854).
Margaretta Christie
F, #13786, b. August 1849, d. 1930
Margaretta Christie was born in August 1849 in New York.1 She married George Randolf Cony, son of John Randolph Cony and Mary Margaret Sewall.2 Margaretta Christie appears on the census of 1920 at Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, living with her daughter and son-in-law.3 She died in 19304 and is buried in Ramapo Reformed Church Cemetery, Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey.5
Child of Margaretta Christie and George Randolf Cony
- Helen Sewall Cony+1 b. Sep 1873, d. 1936
Citations
- [S208] 1900 US Census, Hohokus, Bergen, New Jersey.
- [S195] Mary Lovering Holman, John Coney of Boston, p. 212 c.f.
- [S206] 1920 US Census, Ho-Ho-Kus District 54.
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "# 5719939."
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "#5719939."
Charles W. Church1
M, #26270, b. circa 1849
Charles W. Church was born circa 1849 in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana.1 He was the son of William B. Church and Sarah Armstrong.1
Citations
- [S109] 1850 United States Census, United States Census, 1850.
John Barker Church1
M, #13917, b. 30 October 1748, d. 27 April 1818
John Barker Church was born on 30 October 1748 in Lowestoft, Suffolk.2 He was the son of Richard Church and Elizabeth Barker. John Barker Church was christened on 9 November 1748 at Lowestoft, Suffolk.3 He married Engeltje [Angelica] Schuyler, daughter of General Philip John Schuyler and Catherine Van Rensselaer, in 1777. John Barker Church died on 27 April 1818 in London at the age of 694 and is buried in St. James, Picacadilly.2
Citations
- [S176] Cuyler Reynolds, Hudson-Mohawk memoirs.
- [S468] Wikipedia, online http://en.wikipedia.org, John Barker Church.
- [S89] Family Search, England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
- [S205] Newspaper, New York Evening Post, 19 June 1818.
Richard Church
M, #27238
Richard Church married Elizabeth Barker.
Child of Richard Church and Elizabeth Barker
- John Barker Church b. 30 Oct 1748, d. 27 Apr 1818
William B. Church1
M, #26269, b. circa 1823
William B. Church was born circa 1823 in Pennsylvania.1 He married Sarah Armstrong on 9 April 1848 in LaPorte, LaPorte County, Indiana.1,2
Child of William B. Church and Sarah Armstrong
- Charles W. Church1 b. c 1849
Rev. Cameron Churchill B.A., S.C.L.1
M, #21996
Rev. Cameron Churchill B.A., S.C.L. was the son of Rev. William Churchill and Julia Charlotte Mackenzie Gordon.1 Rev. Cameron Churchill B.A., S.C.L. married Eliza Blanche Hodge on 19 November 1874.1
Citations
- [S205] Newspaper, Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 25 November 1874.
Constance Churchill1
F, #25492
Constance Churchill was the daughter of Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N. and Edith Maria Preston.1
Citations
- [S205] Newspaper, Portsmouth Evening News, 28 December 1910.
Edith Mary Preston (May) Churchill1,2
F, #188, b. December 1873, d. 15 February 1967
Edith Mary Preston (May) Churchill's birth was registered in the quarter ending December 1873 in the New Forest, Hampshire, registration district; (the 1881 Census gives her birth place as Woodlands, Hants.)1,3 She was the daughter of Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N. and Edith Maria Preston. Edith Mary Preston (May) Churchill married Brigadier General Jonathan William Shirley Sewell C.B., C.M.G., son of Rev. Henry Doyle Sewell M.A. and Edith Pierce Morgan, on 29 January 1896 in St. Mary's, Alverstoke, Hampshire.2 Edith Mary Preston (May) Churchill died on 15 February 1967 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, at the age of 93 Obituary notice reads: Sewell - On Feb 15, 1967, at Tunbridge Wells, Edith Mary Preston, in her 93rd year, widow of Brig.-General J.W.S. Sewell, CB., CMG., and mother of Stephen Sewell.
Child of Edith Mary Preston (May) Churchill and Brigadier General Jonathan William Shirley Sewell C.B., C.M.G.
- Lt. Colonel Shirley Stephen Churchill Sewell b. 19 Apr 1910, d. 6 Dec 1971
Sub-Lt. John Preston Churchill1
M, #16729, b. 21 November 1883, d. 18 March 1904
Sub-Lt. John Preston Churchill was born on 21 November 1883 in Dorchester, Dorset.2 He was the son of Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N. and Edith Maria Preston.1 John Churchil became a midshipman on 15 January 1899, and was promoted to be a sub-lieutenant on 15 September 1902. He held first class certificates in seamanship, navigation, pilotage, gunnery, and torpedo and his commission in the Thames "for course of instruction in submarine boats bore date of 1 January [1904].3 Sub-Lt. John Preston Churchill drowned on 18 March 1904 off the Nab at the age of 20 taking part in fleet excercises with Submarine HMS/M A1 which was run down and sunk by the SS Berwick Castle at about 3 p.m., a total of eleven people lost their lives. He has the unenviable title of being the first of his rank to die in a submarine.1,3
Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N.1
M, #189, b. December 1842, d. 1 December 1909
Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N. was born in December 1842.2 He was the son of Rev. William Churchill and Julia Charlotte Mackenzie Gordon.2 The marriage of Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N. and Edith Maria Preston was registered in the quarter ending December 1872 in the New Forest registration district.3 Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N. died on 1 December 1909 whilst staying at The Rectory, Berrynarbor, Devon, he died from heart failure whilst being helped on with his coat at a shooting party.2
He entered the Navy in 1857. He was made a commander in 1879, a captain in 1887 and retired in 1897, attaining his flag rank on the Retired List. He was a nautical assessor for the hearing of Admiralty appeals in the House of Lords and a Justice of the Peace for Huntingdonshire.2
He entered the Navy in 1857. He was made a commander in 1879, a captain in 1887 and retired in 1897, attaining his flag rank on the Retired List. He was a nautical assessor for the hearing of Admiralty appeals in the House of Lords and a Justice of the Peace for Huntingdonshire.2
Children of Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N. and Edith Maria Preston
- Constance Churchill4
- Edith Mary Preston (May) Churchill+ b. Dec 1873, d. 15 Feb 1967
- Sub-Lt. John Preston Churchill3 b. 21 Nov 1883, d. 18 Mar 1904
Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill1
M, #9738
Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill married Jennie Jerome (Lady Randolph CHURCHILL), daughter of Leonard Jerome, on 15 April 1874 in British Embassy, Paris.1
Citations
- [S21] Various editors, Dictionary of National Biography.
Rev. William Churchill1
M, #15640
Rev. William Churchill was the son of Rev. W.R.H. Churchill. Rector of Strickland. Rev. William Churchill married Julia Charlotte Mackenzie Gordon, daughter of Sir Orford Gordon bart., on 5 December 1839 in Walcot Church, Bath.1,2
Children of Rev. William Churchill and Julia Charlotte Mackenzie Gordon
- Rev. Cameron Churchill B.A., S.C.L.3
- Vice-Admiral Orford Churchill R.N.+ b. Dec 1842, d. 1 Dec 1909
Roger Comte de Château-Porcien1
M, #18592
Child of Roger Comte de Château-Porcien and Ermengarde (Unknown)
Citations
- [S406] Charles Cawley, Medieval Lands, Namur (as at October 2007).
Elizabeth Ann Cilley1
F, #14855, b. 11 July 1804, d. 3 October 1876
Elizabeth Ann Cilley was born on 11 July 1804 in Nottingham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.1,2 She was the daughter of Major Greenleaf Cilley and Jennie Neally.1 Elizabeth Ann Cilley married Capt. Benjamin Burley in 1826.1 Elizabeth Ann Cilley died on 3 October 1876 in Epping, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, at the age of 72.1,3
Child of Elizabeth Ann Cilley and Capt. Benjamin Burley
- Joseph Cilley Burley+4 b. 13 Jan 1830, d. 4 Oct 1900
Citations
- [S189] Frederick A. Virkus, Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. 7 p. 514.
- [S89] Family Search, New Hampshire Births and Christenings, 1714-1904.
- [S392] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com/) "#25850009."
- [S189] Frederick A. Virkus, Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. 7 p. 515.
Major Greenleaf Cilley1
M, #14853, b. 1 March 1767, d. 1808
Major Greenleaf Cilley was born on 1 March 1767 in Nottingham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.1,2 He was the son of Gen. Joseph Cilley and Sarah Longfellow.1 Major Greenleaf Cilley married Jennie Neally on 22 May 1788 in New Hampshire.1,3 Major Greenleaf Cilley died in 1808.1
Child of Major Greenleaf Cilley and Jennie Neally
- Elizabeth Ann Cilley+1 b. 11 Jul 1804, d. 3 Oct 1876