Reuben James Germain (1807 - 1883)

Born 3 Oct 1807 in Plymouth, Chenango, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Henrietta Mary (Wallace) Germain — married 19 May 1837 in Burlington, New Jersey, United States

Descendants

Died 1 Feb 1883 at age 75 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States

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Biography

Engineer & Minister Episcopal Church Born 1807 Plymouth.NY to James Germain and Sally Parks Family moved To Burlington NJ 1823 As a civil engineer he helped determine the route of the Essex-Delaware Canal He may have been injured at this ,and had walking problems,much of his life.. He changed his mind and entered the General Theological Seminary of NY.Graduated form there in1836 ,was pastor of St Peters Morristown Nj for 2years.Thenfrom1838 to 1855 e was princpal of St Mary's Hall ,Burlington,NJ. His good friend Bishop Doane ,got him in hot water for atime. Doane was building a landmark new church.When funds ran short ,Doane asked for some money. Reuben had charge of a New Jersey Episcopal Trust Fund,He loaned Doane 's Church some without proper Paperwork. Forgiven in the long run Reuben moved to Buffalo.

An undated letter written by R. J. Germain (probably this profile) to a Charles B. Germain says that his grandfather Silas' children by his first wife, a Sutherland, were Silas, Peter, Reuben and Obadiah (b 1765). He labels this "conjecture" but it's unclear whether he's referring to her last name at birth or to the children.

This letter goes on to name Silas' children by his 2nd wife, a Vail, to be Isaac b.c. 1776, Morris(?) b.c. 1779, Sara b.c. 1771, James b. 1783 (he states that this is a fact), Stephen, and perhaps two other daughters. He also says he's uncertain about the birth order of Isaac and Morris(?).

He refers to his Uncle Obadiah, which would be German-524.

Sources

• Find a Grave #52473422

Buffalo Daily Courier obit Feb 3 1883The American Quartly Register Vol 10 Page 184

American Education Society 1838 Reuben J Germain (appointment) approved sept 12,Episcopal Inst Rect Morristown,NJ

THe Church Almanac by Protestant Episcopal Tract Soc. 1883 Page 101 Necrology

History of Buffalo pg 288-9 Grace Church

St Mary's Episcopal NJ web site