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Nathaniel Filkins

Nathaniel Filkins

Male Abt 1771 -

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nathaniel FilkinsNathaniel Filkins was born about 1771 in New York.

    Nathaniel married AvisNew York. Avis was born in 1771 in New York; died in Bronson, Branch County, MI; was buried in Branch County, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elenor Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1808 in Cayuga County, NY.
    2. 3. Samuel R. Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1812 in New York.
    3. 4. Nathaniel P. Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1804 in Saratoga County, NY; died in Nov 1868 in Bronson, Branch County, MI.
    4. 5. George W. Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1810 in New York; died on 24 Oct 1849 in Mentz, Cayuga County, NY.
    5. 6. Almira Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1801 in New York.
    6. 7. Polly Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1806 in Cayuga County, NY; died in 1852 in Bronson, Branch County, MI.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elenor FilkinsElenor Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1808 in Cayuga County, NY.

    Notes:

    Name taken from her brother George W Filkins' will. Age estimated from 1850 census Matteson twp. Branch co. Michigan

    Elenor married Benoni Burch in 1835 in New York. Benoni was born in 1810 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. George W. Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847/1848 in Michigan.
    2. 9. Nathaniel Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1836 in New York.
    3. 10. Armilla Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in New York.
    4. 11. Mary A. Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1839 in New York.
    5. 12. Lucina Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841 in Michigan.
    6. 13. Benoni Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Michigan.
    7. 14. Zebulon Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845 in Michigan.

  2. 3.  Samuel R. FilkinsSamuel R. Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1812 in New York.

    Notes:

    Found this child of Nathaniel and Avis Filkins in land records of Branch co. in Coldwater, Michigan. Book C, page 360--his father deeded land to him-- in return he was to provide half of his parents' living for them for the rest of their lives.

    Samuel married Roxanna in 1849 in Michigan. Roxanna was born in 1827 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Alvin Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Michigan.
    2. 16. Alice Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852 in Michigan.
    3. 17. Ancil Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1854 in Michigan.
    4. 18. Austin Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in Michigan.
    5. 19. Chester Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859 in Michigan.

  3. 4.  Nathaniel P. FilkinsNathaniel P. Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1804 in Saratoga County, NY; died in Nov 1868 in Bronson, Branch County, MI.

    Notes:

    Death date estimated from date on warranty of land sale to settle his estate--November 25, 1868.

    Nathaniel married Melinda Carter in 1831 in New York. Melinda was born in 1808 in New York; died on 28 Oct 1885 in Waterloo, Blackhawk County, IA; was buried on 31 Oct 1885 in Jonesville, Blackhawk County, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Avisa (Avice) Louisa Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1839 in Bronson, Branch County, MI; died on 4 Mar 1925 in Bronson, Branch County, MI; was buried in Matteson Cem., Matteson, Branch County, MI.
    2. 21. Minerva Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in New York.
    3. 22. Charles W. Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837 in Michigan; died on 17 Feb 1914 in Coldwater Twp., Branch County, MI; was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Branch County, MI.
    4. 23. Malisa Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1835 in New York.
    5. 24. Almina Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Michigan.
    6. 25. James Ruggles Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844 in Branch County, MI.
    7. 26. Helen Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847 in Branch County, MI.
    8. 27. Adeline Filkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Branch County, MI.

  4. 5.  George W. FilkinsGeorge W. Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1810 in New York; died on 24 Oct 1849 in Mentz, Cayuga County, NY.

    Notes:

    Everything known about him was taken from his will and land records. It appears that he moved to Michigan with the rest of the family in 1836, bought land then later sold it and went back to New York. He had a wife but no children were mentioned. In his will he left money to his sisters.

    George married SallyNew York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Almira FilkinsAlmira Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1801 in New York.

    Notes:

    First name and birthdate taken from the 1850 census of Hamilton, van Buren co. Michigan. She was named in her brother's (George W. Filkins) will and her husband was given as Thomas Harris of van Buren co.

    Almira married Thomas Harris in 1827 in New York. Thomas was born in 1796 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. George Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828 in New York.
    2. 29. Millard Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in New York.
    3. 30. Polly Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837 in Michigan.
    4. 31. William Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843 in Michigan.
    5. 32. Rollin Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844 in Michigan.
    6. 33. Sarah Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847 in Michigan.

  6. 7.  Polly FilkinsPolly Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1806 in Cayuga County, NY; died in 1852 in Bronson, Branch County, MI.

    Notes:

    Named as a sister in the will of George W. Filkins, son of Nathaniel and Avis Filkins.

    Birthdate figured from 1850 census Bronson, Branch co., Michigan.
    Death date figured from 1860 census Bronson, Branch co., Michigan. Took age of first child of second wife and estimated when first wife died.

    Polly married Zebulon Burch in 1828 in New York. Zebulon was born in 1799 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Cordelia Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1829 in New York.
    2. 35. Benoni Burch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in New York.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  George W. BurchGeorge W. Burch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elenor2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1847/1848 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !Name and birth year taken from 1850 census Matteson twp, Branch co, Michigan born 1847 according to Pam Navrat of Kansas, she also said that W stood for Wesley


  2. 9.  Nathaniel BurchNathaniel Burch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elenor2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1836 in New York.

    Notes:

    !Name and birth year taken from census Matteson twp.Branch co., Michigan 1850
    used name "Billings"--note from Pam Navrat of Kansas


  3. 10.  Armilla BurchArmilla Burch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elenor2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1838 in New York.

    Notes:

    !Name and birth year taken from 1850 census Matteson twp. Branch co. Michigan


  4. 11.  Mary A. BurchMary A. Burch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elenor2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1839 in New York.

    Notes:

    !Name and birth year taken from 1850 census Matteson twp, Branch co, Michigan


  5. 12.  Lucina BurchLucina Burch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elenor2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1841 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !Name and birth year taken from 1850 census Matteson twp, Branch co, Michigan


  6. 13.  Benoni BurchBenoni Burch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elenor2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1842 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !Name and birth year taken from 1850 census Matteson twp, Branch co, Michigan


  7. 14.  Zebulon BurchZebulon Burch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elenor2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1845 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !Name and birth year taken from 1850 census Matteson twp, Branch co, Michigan


  8. 15.  Alvin FilkinsAlvin Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1850 in Michigan.

  9. 16.  Alice FilkinsAlice Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1852 in Michigan.

  10. 17.  Ancil FilkinsAncil Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1854 in Michigan.

  11. 18.  Austin FilkinsAustin Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1856 in Michigan.

  12. 19.  Chester FilkinsChester Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1859 in Michigan.

  13. 20.  Avisa (Avice) Louisa FilkinsAvisa (Avice) Louisa Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nathaniel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born on 14 Mar 1839 in Bronson, Branch County, MI; died on 4 Mar 1925 in Bronson, Branch County, MI; was buried in Matteson Cem., Matteson, Branch County, MI.

    Avisa married Elijah R. Smith on 9 May 1863 in Branch County, MI. Elijah was born on 17 Sep 1835 in New York; died on 5 Dec 1906 in Matteson, Branch County, MI; was buried in Matteson Cem., Matteson, Branch County, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 21.  Minerva FilkinsMinerva Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nathaniel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1832 in New York.

    Notes:

    !Record from county clerk's office Branch co, MI. witnesses: A.B. Dickinson of Coldwater and A.P. Baldwin of Coldwater. Justice of the Peace: Louis L.N. Wilson.

    Minerva married Jr. Joseph H. Smith on 4 Jul 1853 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan. Joseph was born in 1833 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 22.  Charles W. FilkinsCharles W. Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nathaniel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1837 in Michigan; died on 17 Feb 1914 in Coldwater Twp., Branch County, MI; was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Branch County, MI.

    Notes:

    !death found in Coldwater, Michigan, Branch county clerk--death records. Cause of death cancer.
    Employed by the railroad.

    Family/Spouse: Sarah A.. Sarah was born about 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 23.  Malisa FilkinsMalisa Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nathaniel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1835 in New York.

  17. 24.  Almina FilkinsAlmina Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nathaniel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1842 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !In warranty for sale of property to settle her father's (Nathaniel P. Filkins) estate her name appears as both Almina and Mary E.

    Family/Spouse: Patton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 25.  James Ruggles FilkinsJames Ruggles Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nathaniel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1844 in Branch County, MI.

    Notes:

    !Middle name from Brian Filkins, a direct descendant.

    James married Irene Inez Riggs in 1875 in Harrison County, IA. Irene was born in 1857 in Harrison County, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 26.  Helen FilkinsHelen Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nathaniel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1847 in Branch County, MI.

    Helen married Charles E. Teller on 14 Dec 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 27.  Adeline FilkinsAdeline Filkins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Nathaniel2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1850 in Branch County, MI.

  21. 28.  George HarrisGeorge Harris Descendancy chart to this point (6.Almira2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1828 in New York.

    Notes:

    !Name and birthdate taken from census of Hamilton, van Buren co., Michigan 1850.


  22. 29.  Millard HarrisMillard Harris Descendancy chart to this point (6.Almira2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1832 in New York.

    Notes:

    !Name and birthdate taken from 1850 census of Hamilton, van Buren co., Michigan


  23. 30.  Polly HarrisPolly Harris Descendancy chart to this point (6.Almira2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1837 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !Name and birthdate taken from 1850 census of Hamilton, van Buren co., Michigan


  24. 31.  William HarrisWilliam Harris Descendancy chart to this point (6.Almira2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1843 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !Name and birthdate taken from1850 census of Hamilton, van Buren co., Michigan


  25. 32.  Rollin HarrisRollin Harris Descendancy chart to this point (6.Almira2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1844 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !Name and birthdate taken from 1850 census of Hamilton, van Buren co., Michigan


  26. 33.  Sarah HarrisSarah Harris Descendancy chart to this point (6.Almira2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1847 in Michigan.

    Notes:

    !Name and birthdate taken from 1850 census of Hamilton, van Buren co., Michigan


  27. 34.  Cordelia BurchCordelia Burch Descendancy chart to this point (7.Polly2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1829 in New York.

    Notes:

    !Birthdate and name taken from 1850 census of Bronson, Branch co., Michigan


  28. 35.  Benoni BurchBenoni Burch Descendancy chart to this point (7.Polly2, 1.Nathaniel1) was born in 1832 in New York.

    Notes:

    !Birthdate and name taken from census 1850 Bronson, Branch co., Michigan



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