James Trumbull
Summary
- b. abt. 1792, Litchfield, Connecticut.
- son of Jonathan Trumbull possibly
- m. Harriet Hart (d. 12 Jun 1862, buried at Cherry Hill Cemetery; 19th cen. stone reads "71 years 11 mos 17 days".)
- children
- Ginett (Janet), b. abt. 1817
- Maria V., 1821–6 Feb 1885
- Aveline, 1824–31 Jul 1901
- Orsemus, b. abt. 1824
- Jonathan Trumbull, 1825 (m. Cynthia Cook)
- Harvey, 15 Mar 1826–26 Jan 1911
- Alma A., 20 Dec 1829–6 Nov 1877
- Alva, b. abt. 1831
- Andrew Trumbull, b. abt. 1832; d. 1907.
- Owen Trumbull, b. abt. 1833; d. 1862.
- Caroline, 1859
- d. 14 Aug 1870, Vernon Township, Shiawasee County, Mich.
Sources
- Gravestone in Cherry Hill Cemetery, Superior Township, Michigan, erected 1983 by Ypsilanti veterans' organization reads "James Trumbull, 1792-1871, 19 NY Militia". James served in the War of 1812 in Getman's 19th New York Militia
- The U.S. Census 1850 for Superior Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, shows
- James Trumbull, male, aged 58, ,with real estate worth $1,800, born in Connecticut
- Harriet Trumbull, female, aged 58, born in Connecticut
- Aveline Trumbull, female, aged 56, born in Michigan
- Harvey Trumbull, male, aged 22, born in New York
- Alam Trumbull, female, aged 19, born in Michigan
- Andrew Trumbull, male, aged 18, born in Michigan
- Owen Trumbull, male, aged 17, born in Michigan
- Caroline Trumbull, aged 1, born in Michigan
- The U.S. Census 1840 for Superior Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, shows
- James Trumbull with household of
- 2 males older than 5 but younger than 10
- 3 males older than 10 but younger than 15
- 2 males older than 15 but younger than 20
- 1 male older than 20 but younger than 30
- 1 male older than 50 but younger than 60
- 1 female older than 10 but younger than 15
- 1 female older than 15 but younger than 20
- 1 female older than 40 but younger than 50
- The U.S. Census 1830 for Panama Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, shows
- James Trumbull with household of
- 2 males younger than 5
- 2 males older than 5 but younger than 10
- 1 male older than 10 but younger than 15
- 1 male older than 30 but younger than 40
- 2 females older younger than 5
- 2 female older than 5 but younger than 10
- 1 female older than 10 but younger than 15
- 1 female older than 30 but younger than 40
- The U.S. Census 1820 for Murray, Genesee County, N.Y., shows,
listed before Harvey Hart,
- James Trumbull with household of
- 1 male younger than 10
- 1 male older than 26 but younger than 45
- 1 females younger than 10
- 1 male older than 26 but younger than 45
- James Trumbull served in the War of 1812 in Getman's 19th New York Militia
- The Index of Award on Claims of the Soldiers of the War of 1812 from the State of New York,
published in 1860, shows James Trumbull claim number 13804, of Superior, Michigan, awarded $90.00.
As with nearly all early state militias, volunteers in the New York state militia during the War of 1812 provided their own arms and clothing. Claims were presented to the State of New York for payment of expenses for military clothing and equipment provided by volunteers during the war. These claims were for clothing and equipment "which were depreciated, worn out, lost and destroyed in said service for which he had not received payment." Only the claims of those who performed duty "in the service of the State" were paid.
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Notes
- Sketch of his life written in 1985
Alta Trumbull and Irene Turk found at the State Library that James and Harriet Trumbull were buried at Cherry Hill cemetery, Canton, Wayne County, Mich. The sexton of the cemetery looked at the map-stated they were not in the cemetery nor were there any Trumbulls buried there.
We revisited the state library, the cemetery, finding Harriet had a marker but James did not. The Ypsilanti post of V.F.W. furnished an application, two months later Alta and Irene returned to check out the 270 PD white Vermont marble slab monument before it was set.
James Trumbull was drafted into service as Palatine, New York on July 20, 1812. He served 8 months in Captain George Getman's company of Col. Ferrington’s regiment of the 19th New York militia until his discharge at Sackett’s Harbor, New York. In August 1814, James re-enlisted for a second six months hitch with the same unit. He was directed to take charge and drive a team.
James and Harriet (Hart) Trumbull move to Michigan in 1828. James began farming in Panama Township (renamed Superior Township), Washtenaw County, east of Ann Arbor along Old Ridge Road. He also owned land in Ottowa County. (land that he received as bounty for service 1812–14) as his sons relocated there after 1850.
James farmed at Superior Township until 1862-until Harriet’s death-then he began living with his children. In 1870, James was living with son, Jonathan, at Vernon, Shiawasee County, Michigan.
James and Harriet’s children were:
- Ginett (m. Thomas Karr),
- Jerome,
- Maria (m. Lewis Townsend),
- Orsemus (m. Christina Noracong),
- Evaline (m. Steve R. Coleman),
- Jonathan (m. Cynthia Cook),
- Harvey (m. Cynthia Tubbs, 2nd m. Mary Jane Lyons),
- Alva (m. Addie Plant),
- Alma (m. Orson Sober),
- Andrew (m. Nancy Farine)
- Owen (1862 was in the Civil War).
Some relatives:
- Orsemus’ children: Monroe, Morton, grandson Delbert – ticket agent, bank cashier, mayor Durand, memorial rock near library in Durand.
- Harvey: lived near New Lothrop – Hiriam, Frank, Sylvester, Valletta (m. Ben Hess), Mina (m. Fred Viel), Milon (an inventor, refinement of oil), Alta (Sylvester’s daughter).
- Jonathan: lived near Vernon – 1874 moved to Kearney, Nebraska.
- Evaline (m. Stephen R. Coleman): children Alfred, Horace, Frank, Fred, Cinnie (m. John Allison) moved to Kearney, Nebraska, Mary (m. Wm. Crane) lived in Henderson – her children Glen, Blanchard, Grant and Nela Signs. Neva’s children Faye Lutz, Ray Signs, Gwen Bush and -------. Ruth (m. Joe Smith): her children Maud, Etha, Mae, Florence, Lulah, Stuart, Alva and Alma Turk. Alma’s children Iris Lott and Irene Turk. Lulah’s son Chas. Stuart has 2 sons Ernest and Wm. Stuart.
The house where James and Harriet lived burned 16 years ago – was a showplace. Alta and Irene each have a brick from the wall – there are a few bushes and trees around the site.
- More information on his land transactions.
On June 2, 1830 James purchased from John Eddy (original land grant owner) 40 acres for the sum of $1,000. This property was in Section 25 of Panana (Superior) Township and has a creek running through it. The creek is actually a portion of the Lower Rouge River. The Registrar was John Allen (Acting Registrar) and the witnesses were Nathan Andrew and Thomas H. Andrew (Liber B, Page 73 and Page 73)
A few days later, on June 8, 1830 at 10 a.m. James bought from Henry Kimmel and his wife Susanna, 40 acres for the sum of $62.50. Again, the Active Registrar was John Allen (Liber D, Page 139).
James and Harriett Trumbull bought from Mark Norris more acreage on October 23, 1832. The time was 6 p.m. and the transaction was recorded on February 15, 1833, Registrar of Deeds was Charles Morley.
Once again, on August 14, 1838 James made another land transaction. James sold to Lewis Townsend, his son-in-law, husband of Maria, and to Jerome Trumbull 80 acres for the sum of $1,600. Edward Clark was the Registrar. This land was in Section 25, Township 2. The witnesses were Walter Watson, George W. Townsend, Ezra Townsend, and William M. Clements.
In 1854, September 19, at 5-1/2 p.m. James sold 80 acres of his land to his son Jonathan Trumbull. To Lewis Morey, James sold 12-1/2 acres and to his son-in-law Lewis Townsend, husband of Maria, he sold 15 acres. The Deputy Registrar was C.M. Fox and the witnesses were James H. STid? and D.W. Greene. (Liber 37, Page 603)
- Last updated 6 January 2010 by D. Trumbull.