In 1855, the Lancaster family lived in Cornwall, Orange, New York. All were born in Orange County, New York. The family included William Lancaster, 46, a land owner; his wife, Anne, 36; their children, John, 14, who was born blind; Sarah, 11; Martha, 8; and Ruthaphine, 2. Also, William’s uncle, William Cronke, 67. [1]
In 1860, the Lancasters lived in the town of Cornwall Canterbury, Orange, New York. All were born in New York. The household included William Lancaster, 50, a farm laborer, with $300 in real estate; his wife, Ann, 40; their children, Martha, 13, in school; Ruth, 7; and Charles, 2. [2]
In 1865, the Lancasters lived in Cornwall, Orange, New York. All were born in Orange County. The household included William Lancaster, 56, a land owner; his wife (first marriage for both), Ann, 41, who had had six children; their children, Martha, 17; Ruthenea, 12; and Charles, 7. They lived in a wood frame house, valued at $400. [3]
In 1870, the Lancaster family lived in Cornwall, New York. Their real estate was valued at $400. The household included William Lancaster, 60, a laborer; his wife, Ann, 51; their children, Ruth, 17; and Charles, 12. [4]
In 1875, the Lancaster family lived in Cornwall, Orange, New York. All were born in Orange County, NY. The household included Ann Lancaster, 57, a widow; her children, Benjamin, 40, a boatman; Ruth J., 22; and Charles, 17. [5]
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