Carrie Knickerbocker (1861 - 1906)

Born 17 Feb 1861 in Rochester, New York, USA

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Died Jun 1906 at age 45 in New York State

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Biography

Carrie Knickerbocker is born on February 17, 1861 in Rochester, New York [1][3]. Her father, Judson Knickerbocker (1833-1914), served as a First Lietenant in the Union Army during the civil war [2]. He worked for a dry goods company in Rochester. Carrie’s mother, Helen Mar Howes (1838-?), was also born in Rochester.

Carrie is nine years old in the 1870 census records, living with her parents and two siblings in Rochester, New York [4]. And she is still with the family in Rochester at the age of 19 in the 1880 census records [5].

In 1882 Carrie marries Thomas Hugh Paterson (1858-1937) [1][6]. Thomas was born near the town of Ingersoll in Canada West (Canada West became the province of Ontario in 1867). He came to the United States sometime in the 1870s and, by the time of the US 1880 census, was living in the town of Sweden, just west of Rochester. He was working as clerk in a store.

Carrie and Thomas have two children:

• Charles Judson Paterson 1883-1962 + (1912) Marion E. Ewer 1887-1959

• Bessie P. Paterson 1886-1946 + (1) (1912) Harlow White 1882-1912 + (2) Wyatt D. Hull c1889-1963

In the 1900 census, Carrie and Thomas are living in Niagara Falls, New York [6]. They have three children: their 17-year old son, Charles Judson, their 14-year old daughter Bessie E. and a 17-year old nephew from Canada, Percy R. Paterson.

By 1905 Carrie, Thomas and the children have moved to the town of Parma – this is between Rochester and Brockport [7]. They are living on a farm with Carrie’s parents, Judson and Helen. It is assumed they are living on a farm as the New York State census of 1905 shows them all living in Parma and describes Judson’s occupation as a farmer. Thomas is working as a salesman for a hardware company.

In June 1906, Carrie dies after a short illness [7]. She is buried in the Brockport Cemetery [8] Thomas re-marries and dies in 1937. He, t oo, is buried in Brockport Cemetery.

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[1] The 1968 Paterson family tree by Marjorie Paterson shows Carrie Knickerbocker as the 1st wife of Thomas Paterson; it shows 2 children: : (1) Charles + Marion Ewer; and (2) Bessie + [1] Harlow Weight + [2] Wyatt Hull.

[2] "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FSM9-J3P : accessed 4 March 2015), Judson Knickerbocker, 1861-1865; citing Union soldier, military unit 14th Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery, company B, Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of New York., NARA microfilm publication M551 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 78; FHL microfilm 882,134. Judson Knickerbocker was a First Lieutenant in the Union Army during the civil war, serving from Sept 1863 until Aug 1864.

[3] Knickerbocker family: information on the family, including the birth date for Carrie, is from http://ourberryfamily.com/berry/45162.htm “Judson Knickerbocker was born 12 June 1833. He was brought up to the mercantile business, and for thirty years was connected with a large dry goods house in Rochester, and occupied a like position in New York City [?for] eighteen years. In 1891 Judson became a resident of Parma . . .. He married Helen M. Howes, by whom he had three children: James H., an artist of the American Press Association of New York City; Carrie, wife of T. H. Patterson, of Austin, Pa.; and Frank, an employee of the Blue Line office in Rochester. (Source: Landmarks of Monroe County, New York by William F. Peck 1895) Judson married Helen Mar Howes, daughter of James Howes and Olive Wilcox, on 23 Mar 1858.1 (Helen Mar Howes was born on 18 Jun 1838 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA.)

[4] "United States Census, 1870," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M8J8-MDR : accessed 3 March 2015), Carrie Knickobocker in household of Judson Knickobocker, New York, United States; citing p. 85, family 690, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,469. The record shows a 37-yr old Judson Knickobocker (sic) and his wife, Helen (32) living in Rochester, New York. They have 3 children: James (11), Carrie (9) & Frank (7). Judson is a dry goods clerk and the value of his personal estate is shown as $300.

[5] "United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MZDV-M9B : accessed 3 March 2015), Carrie Knickerbocker in household of Justen Knickerbocker, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; citing enumeration district 100, sheet 181D, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0864; FHL microfilm 1,254,864. The record shows a 47-yr old Justen [Judson] Knickerbocker and his wife, Helen (42) living in Rochester, New York. Justen [Judson] is a clerk in a store. Living with them are 3 children: Carrie (19), Frank (17) & Mary (14). All members of the household were born in New York State.

[6] United States Census, 1900, index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MS2X-5MS : accessed 08 Dec 2013), Thomas H Paterson, Election District 1 Niagara Falls city Ward 3, Niagara, New York, United States; citing sheet , family 75, NARA microfilm publication T623, FHL microfilm 1241129. The record shows a 42-yr old Thomas H Paterson with his wife, Carey [Carrie] who he married in 1882; his 17-yr old son, Charles J. Paterson; his 14-yr old daughter, Bessie E. Paterson; and the nephew, Percy R. Paterson from Canada. The record shows that Thomas was born in Canada in April 1858 and that his father was born in Scotland his mother was born in Canada. [Both parents were born in Canada.] The record also shows that Thomas immigrated to the US in 1884. [It is pretty certain he entered the USA before 1884 and the fact that he was married Carrie in 1882 – she was born in New York state – and the fact that he has a 17-year old son who was born in New York support this view.]

[6] New York, State Census, 1905, index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MKM8-PD4 : accessed 1 March 2015), Charles J Paterson, Parma, A.D. 04, E.D. 01, Monroe, New York; citing p. , line , county offices, New York.; FHL microfilm . The record shows Judson Knickerbocker (73) and his wife, Helen (67) living on a farm in Parma County, New York. Judson is a farmer. Both Judson & his wife were born in the USA. Living with them is Thomas H. Paterson (46), the son-in-law. The record shows that he was born in the USA [he was born in Canada]. His occupation is shown as “salesman (hardware)”. His wife, the daughter of Mrs & Mrs Knickerbocker, is Carrie (43). Thomas & Carrie have 2 children living with them: Charles J. (21) who is in school; and Bessie (?) E. (18) who is also in school.

[7] The Brockport Republic, June 28, 1906: “Sunday night, at her home in Brockport, there past into rest and life everlasting, Carrie Knickerbocker. Beloved wife of Thomas H. Paterson and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Knickerbocker.” [paraphrase]: Had been ill but 6 days . . . born in Rochester 44 years ago. . . at the age of 20 she married Thomas H. Paterson . . . she leaves a son, Charles, at Cornell University, and a daughter Miss Bessie, a student at the Brockport Normal . . . Buffalo Hardware Co sent a large floral offering . . . . . burial was in the High Street Cemetery . . .attending was Mr and Mrs James Paterson of Niagara Falls, A. C. Paterson of Detroit, Mrs Hoagg of Brantford, Canada, . . .

[8] Brockport Cemetery, Brockport, New York, Town of Sweden. “PATERSON Carrie Knickerbocker; 1862 – 1906; Mary Hall; b 1862; Thomas Hugh; 1858 – 1937”

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Acknowledgments

Thank you to Fred Nix for creating Knickerbocker-83 on 29 Sep 13. Click the Changes tab for the details on contributions by Fred and others.

This biography was written by Fred Paterson Nix in March, 2015. (and revised in July 2022)