Hi,
I would like to post my own Canfield connections to the list.
My oldest known Canfield is Jeremiah Canfield, b 1807 in New York,
supposedly Cattaraugus Co. Parents and siblings are unknown. He married
Fidelia Chloe Blighton June 1842, again supposed in Cattaraugus Co. She was
the daughter of Hiram Blighton and Jemima McWithy.
Known children of Jeremiah and Fidelia:
Armina Canfield b abt 1844
Marion Matilda Canfield b 1846 in Dane co WI (my gggrandmother)
Frank Willard Canfield b 1848, WI
Hattie Augusta Canfield b 1857 Monroe Co WI
A family story handed down through generations is that supposedly Jeremiah
went out hunting the winter of 1857 and never came back. I have not been
able to confirm any of the vital record information of this family.
I find several odd things as well about this family as well - ie it appears
that Jeremiah was 35 years old when he married Fidelia. Could he have been
previously married? Haven't found any records. There is a large gap in age
between Frank and Hattie - were other children born and died in between?
Again - no records. Frank's middle name is Willard - could that be his
mother's maiden name?
The only records that I've been able to turn up are a few census records:
1846 - Buttet, Dodge Co WI - JA Canfield 1 wh male, 2 wh females. Don't
know for sure this is my guy, however data matches up with the family.
1850 Bristol, Dane Co WI, dist #44.
1855 York Twp, Dane Co WI,
Oddly enough, I have found records of an Aaron Canfield, living somewhat in
the same general areas Jeremiah in WI. I have researched Aaron and found
that he is likely not a brother. However I have wondered if he isn't
connected somehow - census records indicate they both came from NY and I
find it a coincidence that 2 families of the same surname living somewhat
close to each other.
I have researched Cattaraugus Co records and although there are Canfield
families, I have never found mention of Jeremiah Canfield. Nor have I found
any mention of Willard records in the same area as Canfield records in Catt
Co NY.
If anyone has information or suggestions, I would love to hear them! This
Canfield family has been a thorn in my side for years!
regards,
Colleen Lill
Alberta, Canada
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