Amelia M (Mead) Wood (1803 - 1895)

Born 2 Aug 1803 in Dutchess, New York, United States

Ancestors

Died 30 Sep 1895 at age 92 in Albion, Orleans, New York, United States

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Biography

Early Life Amelia M Mead ^{[1] [2]} was a daughter of Joshua Mead ^{[1] [2] [3]} and Sybil (Benjamin) Mead. ^{[1] [2]}

Amelia was born on 2 Aug 1803, ^[1] in Dutchess County, New York, ^{[4] [5] [6]} probably Amenia. These sources give dob as 1803. ^{[3] [7]}

Family Amelia and Jonathan I S Wood ^{[1] [3]} were married on 19 Jan 1843, at location unknown. No record of children has yet been found for Jonathan and Amelia. ^[5] Jonathan's marriage to Amelia was his second, the first to Delia Cole ended at her death in 1842.

Death and Legacy Amelia died on 30 Sep 1895, ^{[3] [7]} at age 92, in Albion, Orleans, New York. ^[3]

Amelia was buried in Mount Albion Cemetery in Albion, Orleans, New York. ^[7] Also buried in Mount Albion: her husband, Jonathan. ^[8] Jonathan's first wife, Delia, was buried in High Street Cemetery in Brockport, Monroe, New York. ^[9]

New York Wills Dutchess Co., Vol 1E-F pg 505 I, Joshua Mead of Amenia, Dutchess Co., NY do make my will. To my children, Isaac N. Mead, William H. Mead, Charles H. Mead, Amelia M. Mead, Rebecca Mead all my lands in the town of Amenia. Also, 1 other piece of land in Cicero, Onondaga Co., NY. Also give to my wife Sybil my household furniture. Signed 12 Aug 1823. Proved 14 Oct 1823. ^[2]

Census Data

1850 Census: Albion, Orleans, New York; J J S Wood (47/m, none) and Ann M Wood (46/f) with children Lorette Wood (22/f), Anna Wood (20/f). Other household members: Malinda Spicer (21/f), Jane Dewitt (17/f), Elizabeth Spring (16/f). ^[10]

1855 NY Census: Barre, Orleans, New York; J I S Wood (53/m, Head) and A M (52/f, wife) with child L W (26/f). Other household members: Lucy M Church (18/f, boarder), Annalea Andrews (15/f, other), Consuelia Price (14/f, other), Catharin Clarke (18/f, help), Sarah E Durkee (14/f, help), Loeza Mird (40/f, help), L A Baker (22/f, help). ^[4]

1860 Census: Town of Parma, Monroe, New York; J J S Wood (57/m, Farmer, Real Estate value 6000, Personal Estate value 1000) and Ann M (57/f) with child Loretta (30/f). Other household members: Sophronia Role (12/f), Michael Burns (25/m, Farm Laborer). ^[11]

1865 NY Census: Ogden, Monroe, New York; Jonithan Wood (62/m, Farmer) and Amelia M (61/f, wife). ^[5]

1870 Census: Gaines, Orleans, New York; Jonathan I S Wood (67/m, at leisure, Real Estate value 3000, Personal Estate value 500) and Amelia M (65/f, keeps house). Other household members: Lorette W Burns (42/f, at home, Real Estate value 4000, Personal Estate value 3000), Anna L Burns (10/f), Henrietta Goodsell (35/f, boarder), Addda Goodsell (14/f, at school). ^[12]

1875 NY Census: Kendall, Orleans, New York; JIS Wood (73/m, head, Farmer) and Amelia (72/f, wife). Other household member: Edward N Burns (2/m, grandson). ^[6]

1892 NY Census: Gaines, Orleans, New York; J I S Wood (89/m, shoe maker) and A M (88/f, milliner). Other household member: A W Burns (60/f, milliner). ^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} Mead, Spencer P., History and Genealogy of the Mead Family of Fairfield County, Connecticut, Eastern New York, Western Vermont and Western Pennsylvania, from 1180 to 1900. Knickerbocker Press NY 1901. Pages 214-218.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} "New York Probate Records, 1629-1971," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-899B-L9Q6-K?cc=1920234&wc=Q7RQ-N38%3A213305701%2C225078901 : 28 May 2014), Dutchess > Wills 1814-1824 vol E-F > image 634 of 663; county courthouses, New York.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4} Mount Albion Cemetery records are online at http://orleans.nygenweb.net/cemeteries/cemmtalbn.htm
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "New York State Census, 1855," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K63N-ZJX : 3 March 2021), J I S Wood, E.D. 1, Barre, Orleans, New York, United States; citing p. , line #31, family #129, county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 592,746.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} "New York State Census, 1865," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNN-YBRC : 8 March 2021), Jonithan Wood, , Ogden, Monroe, New York, United States; citing Census, p. 34, citing multiple county Clerks; Warren and Lewis County Board of Supervisors; multiple counties in New York; Utica and East Hampton Public Libraries, New York.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} "New York State Census, 1875," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNVL-YJJ : 18 February 2021), Jis Wood, Kendall, Orleans, New York, United States; citing p. 9, line 43, State Library, Albany; FHL microfilm 592,749.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2} The Find-A-Grave entry for Amelia specifies her dod as 30 Sep 1895, and her husband as Jonathan Wood. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111029355/aurilia-wood : accessed 16 March 2022), memorial page for Aurilia Mead Wood (1803–30 Sep 1895), Find a Grave Memorial ID 111029355, citing Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, New York, USA ; Maintained by RobMinteer57 (contributor 47389024) .
8. ↑ The Find-A-Grave entry for Jonathan specifies his dod as 15 May 1896, and his age at death as 93. (accessed 16 March 2022), memorial page for J D S Wood (Dec 1802–15 May 1896), Find A Grave: Memorial #111037425, citing Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, New York, USA ; Maintained by RobMinteer57 (contributor 47389024) .
9. ↑ The memorial stone for Delia was engraved with her dod as 25 Apr 1842, her age at death as 37y 10m, and her husband as Jonathan Wood. (accessed 16 March 2022), memorial page for Delia Cole Wood (1804–25 Apr 1842), Find A Grave: Memorial #70208869, citing High Street Cemetery, Brockport, Monroe County, New York, USA ; Maintained by laward (contributor 47453871) .
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC1S-4X7 : 23 December 2020), J J S Wood, Albion, Orleans, New York, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCWR-DYT : 18 February 2021), J J S Wood, 1860.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8V2-QYS : 29 May 2021), Jonathan I S Wood, 1870.
13. ↑ "New York State Census, 1892", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ99-CLW : 20 October 2021), J I S Wood, 1892.