Richard Allison Elmer (1842 - 1888)

• United States Census, 1850, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC1M-LYC : 23 December 2020), Richd A Elmer in household of Richd A Elmer, Minisink, Orange, New York, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Home in 1850, Wawayanda, Orange, New York, USA; Real Estate, 3,000; Line Number, 10; Dwelling Number, 221; Family Number, 222.

Richd A Elmer; Gender, Male; Race, White; Age, 42; Birth Year, abt 1808; Birthplace, New York; Occupation, Farmer; Industry, Agriculture.

Charlotte Elmer; Gender, Female; Race, White; Age, 41; Birth Year, abt 1809; Birthplace, New York.

Charlotte H Elmer; Gender, Female; Race, White; Age, 16; Birth Year, abt 1834; Birthplace, New York.

Mary Elmer; Gender, Female; Race, White; Age, 15; Birth Year, abt 1835; Birthplace, New York; Attended School, Yes.

Rich A Elmer; Gender, Male; Race, White; Age, 8; Birth Year, abt 1842; Birthplace, New York; Attended School, Yes.

Sarah Elmer; Gender, Female; Race, White; Age, 5; Birth Year, abt 1845; Birthplace, New York; Attended School, Yes.

• New York State Census, 1855, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K63K-2PG : 3 March 2021), Ellison Elmor in household of Richard Elmor, E.D. 1, Barton, Tioga, New York, United States; citing p. , line #42, family #88, county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 816,364.
• United States Census, 1860, United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCHC-BZY : 18 February 2021), R A Elmer in entry for Richard A Elmer, 1860.

Household Members: Home in 1860, Barton, Tioga, New York; Post Office, Waverly; Dwelling Number, 787; Family Number, 776; Real Estate Value, 12000; Personal Estate Value, 6000.

Richard A Elmer; Age, 51; Birth Year, abt 1809; Gender, Male; Race, White; Birth Place, New Jersey; Occupation, Insurance Agt.

Charlotte Elmer; Age, 51; Birth Year, abt 1809; Gender, Female; Race, White; Birth Place, New York.

Charles H Elmer; Age, 26; Birth Year, abt 1834; Gender, Male; Race, White; Birth Place, New York; Occupation, Clerk.

Mary Elmer; Age, 24; Birth Year, abt 1836; Gender, Female; Race, White; Birth Place, New York.

R A Elmer; Age, 17; Birth Year, abt 1843; Gender, Male; Race, White; Birth Place, New York; Attended School, Y.

Antinette Elmer; Age, 14; Birth Year, abt 1846; Gender, Female; Race, White; Birth Place, New York; Attended School, Y.

• New York State Census, 1865, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNN-NDT7 : 8 March 2021), Allison Elmer in household of Richard A Elmer, District 01, Barton, Tioga, New York, United States; citing Census, p. 49, citing multiple county Clerks; Warren and Lewis County Board of Supervisors; multiple counties in New York; Utica and East Hampton Public Libraries, New York.
• United States Census, 1870, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8KP-4DL : 29 May 2021), R Alison Elmer in entry for Charlotte Elmer, 1870.

Household Members: Dwelling Number, 90; Home in 1870, Barton District 4, Tioga, New York; Post Office, Waverly; Personal Estate Value, 15000; Real Estate Value, 15000.

Charlotte Elmer; Age in 1870, 61; Birth Date, abt 1809; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Female; Occupation, Keeping House.

Howard Elmer; Age in 1870, 36; Birth Date, abt 1834; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Male; Occupation, Banker; Male Citizen Over 21, Yes.

Sarah P Elmer; Age in 1870, 32; Birth Date, abt 1838; Birthplace, Pennsylvania; Race, White; Gender, Female; Occupation, At Home.

Mary Elmer; Age in 1870, 35; Birth Date, abt 1835; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Female; Occupation, At Home.

R Alison Elmer; Age in 1870, 27; Birth Date, abt 1843; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Male; Occupation, Ins&Real Estate Agt; Male Citizen Over 21, Yes.

Antonette Elmer; Age in 1870, 25; Birth Date, abt 1845; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Female; Occupation, At Home.

• New York State Census, 1875, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNV5-GYJ : 18 February 2021), R A Elmer, Barton, Tioga, New York, United States; citing p. 64, line 21, State Library, Albany; FHL microfilm 816,367.
• United States Census, 1880, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZNS-TCK : 14 January 2022), Richard A. Elmer, Barton, Tioga, New York, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .

Household Members: Home in 1880, Barton, Tioga, New York, USA; Street, Chemung Street; House Number, 86; Dwelling Number, 604.

Richard A. Elmer; Age, 38; Birth Date, Abt 1842; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Male; Relation to Head of House, Self (Head); Marital Status, Married; Father's Birthplace, New York; Mother's Birthplace, New York; Occupation, Banker.

Sarah F. Elmer; Age, 35; Birth Date, Abt 1845; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Female; Relation to Head of House, Wife; Marital Status, Married; Father's Birthplace, New York; Mother's Birthplace, New York; Occupation, Keeping House.

Robert F. Elmer; Age, 8; Birth Date, Abt 1872; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Male; Relation to Head of House, Son; Marital Status, Single; Father's Birthplace, New York; Mother's Birthplace, New York.

Richard A. Elmer; Age, 4; Birth Date, Abt 1876; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Male; Relation to Head of House, Son; Marital Status, Single; Father's Birthplace, New York; Mother's Birthplace, New York.

Charles H. Elmer; Age, 2; Birth Date, Abt 1878; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Male; Relation to Head of House, Son; Marital Status, Single; Father's Birthplace, New York; Mother's Birthplace, New York.

Isabell B. France; Age, 53; Birth Date, Abt 1827; Birthplace, New York; Race, White; Gender, Female; Relation to Head of House, Mother-in-law; Marital Status, Widowed; Father's Birthplace, New York; Mother's Birthplace, New York; Occupation, Lady.

• Genealogical and Family History of Central New York, A RECORD OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HER PEOPLE IN THE MAKING OF A COMMONWEALTH AND THE BUILDING OF A NATION, COMPILED UNDER THE EDITORIAL SUPERVISION OF WILLIAM RICHARD CUTTER, A. M.:

Page 409: RICHARD ALLISON ELMER (2), junior son of Richard Allison (1) and Charlotte (Bailey) Elmer, was born June 16, 1842. in Wawayanda and died October 1, 1888. in New York City. He was eight years of age when his father removed to Waverly, and his primary education was supplied by the public schools of that town, including the high school. Entering Hamilton College at Clinton, New York, he was graduated in 1864; he subsequently pursued the study of law and was admitted to the bar, but the death of his father changed his plans and he launched into what proved an extraordinarily successful business career. In 1868 he became cashier of the First National Bank of Waverly, succeeding his brother, who at that time became president, and to his farsighted business capacity must be attributed much of the successful business which that institution handled. Beside being director of the bank, he was interested in many of the industries of Sayre, being a director of the Sayre Land Company, the Sayre Water Company and the Cayuta Wheel & Foundry Company. While busily engaged in caring for his extensive business interests, he was also active in the social, charitable and political interests of the community, but never himself sought office.

In 1879 he was prominently mentioned as a candidate before the Republican state convention for the nomination for state treasurer, but did not seek or foster this movement. His exceptional executive capacity was, however, known to many people of the state, and upon the accession to the presidency of James A. Garfield, in 1881, many friends of Mr. Elmer suggested to the president his employment in some official capacity. Accordingly he was appointed second assistant postmaster general, and confirmed by the senate May 5, 1881. The star route and steamboat service came under his jurisdiction, and he immediately set about the reformation of many abuses which had grown up in this department of the public service. To the neglect of his own affairs he gave his time, energy and business talent to this work, and after accomplishing the desired end he resigned in February, 1884, in order to give more attention to his own business affairs, and retired with the thanks of President Arthur and the postmaster general. During the first year of his service in the postoffice department he accomplished a saving of 1,778,000 to the government, and in each of the succeeding years while he served this retrenchment exceeded 2,000,000 in amount. As a result of this and other progressive movements of the administration, the postoffice department became self-supporting for the first time in thirty years. At the same time, largely through the labors of Mr. Elmer, the rate of postage was reduced from three to two cents. For two years succeeding his resignation Mr. Elmer suffered greatly in health as the result of his close application and tireless labors. About this time he organized the American Surety Company of New York, and became its president, in which capacity he continued to serve until his death, After a rigid examination by the authorities, the plan of this institution was found to be sound and stable, and is has grown to be the leading organization of this class in America and probably in the world. Mr. Elmer became a director of the Wabash, Atlantic & Danville railroad, the Phoenix Insurance Company and various other New York and New England corporations.

He married, June 16, 1870, Sarah Foster France, daughter of J. Foster and Isabella (Sears) France, of Middletown, New York. Children: 1. Robert France, born July 3, 1871 ; married, October 17, 1911, Rachel Robinson, of Ferrisburg. Vermont. daughter of Rowland E. and Anna (Stevens) Robinson; he resides in New York City. 2. Richard Allison, born November 10, 1875. 3. Charles Howard, born January 29, 1878; the two last named reside with their mother in New York.

• <span id='NYVR'</span>New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2W8V-YLR : 3 June 2020), Richard Allison Elmer, 2 Oct 1888; citing Death, Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,652.

Name: Richard Allison Elmer

Event Type: Death

Event Date: 2 Oct 1888

Event Place: Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States

Event Place (Original): Manhattan, New York, New York, United States

Residence Place: New York, New York, New York

Sex: Male

Age: 45

Marital Status: Married

Race: White

Birth Year (Estimated): 1843

Birthplace: New York, New York, New York

Burial Date: 4 Oct 1888

Burial Place: New York, New York, New York

Father's Name: Richard Allison Elmer

Father's Birthplace: New York

Mother's Name: Charlotte Bailey

Mother's Birthplace: New York

Certificate Number: cn 31484

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174102780/richard-allison-elmer : accessed 04 July 2022), memorial page for Richard Allison Elmer (16 Jun 1842–2 Oct 1888), Find a Grave Memorial ID 174102780, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Ginny M (contributor 253).

Name: Richard Allison Elmer

Gender: Male

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1842

Birth Place: New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America

Death Date: 2 Oct 1888

Death Place: New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States of America

Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery

Burial or Cremation Place: Bronx, Bronx County, New York, United States of America

Has Bio?: N

Acknowledgments

8 January 2015 • Elmer-459 was created by Robert Elmore through the import of Elmore.ged.

See Also

• Place sources here.

Footnotes

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} 1850 US Census
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} 1855 NY Census
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} 1860 US Census
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2} 1865 NY Census
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} 1870 US Census
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3} 1875 NY Census
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3} 1880 US Census
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5} Genealogical and Family History of Central New York
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4} New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4} FindAGrave.com