John M Tremper

Citations

1. [S208] Richard Hayman Tremper, A History of the Tremper and Jeffries Families (privately published, 1971).
2. [S237] William H. Horton, editor, Geographical Gazetteer of Jefferson County, N.Y 1684–1890 (Syracuse, N.Y.: Syracuse Journal Company, 1890), p. 557: "In 1805 James Horton moved the families of Daniel and John Tremper to the Chaumont settlement, and the next year came with his own family from Colchester, Delaware County, and located on Point Salubrious, where he was the first permanent settler. The Tremper's were tanners, in which business they engaged soon after locating here."
3. [S237] William H. Horton, Geographical Gazetteer of Jefferson Co., John M. was born at Fishkill, N. Y., removed to Lyme in 1805, and here remained until his death in 1873, aged 90 years. Mr. Tremper served in the War of 1812. He married Blandena, daughter of John Hermance, of Kingston, Ulster County, by whom he had children as follows: Nancy, Leah, Arietta, Michael, Mary, and John. The latter was born in this town, where he now resides, in Chaumont, with his sisters Arietta and Mary.
4. [S368] Frank Munsell and Thomas P. Hughes, compilers, American Ancestry, twelve volumes (Albany, NY: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1887-1899), XI:61, "John, b. June 23. 1782."
5. [S1293] 1865 New York State Census. John (82), wid., b. Dutchess Co., farmer.
6. [S2615] David Franks and Noah Webster, The New York Directory 1786 (New York: The Trow City Directory Co., 1886), Annals, p. 89. "Michael Tremper peruke maker and hair dresser 26 Little Dock St. returns thanks for custom since his return to the city, and has for sale the most fashionable Wigs for gentlemen."
7. [S214] Town of Lyme, Jefferson County N. Y., Cemetery Inscriptions, online jefferson.nygenweb.net, Tremper, Blandena: (Hermance) wife of John M, died 1 April 1862, 75 yrs.
8. [S209] John A. Haddock, The Growth of a Century: as illustrated in the history of Jefferson County, New York, from 1793 to 1894 (Philadelphia: Sherman and Co., 1894),
   Jonas Smith and Henry A. Delemater were the first settlers in the town. They came from Ulster county. New York, as agents for LeRay, with several others, among whom were Timothy Soper, with his brothers James and David R., M. Esselstyu and Peter Pratt. They came in a boat by way of Oswego, in 1801. sailing into Chaumont Bay, named on old maps "Nivernois" bay, after the Duke de Nivernois, a French nobleman. It was also called " Hungry Bay." They ascended Chaumont Bay about two and a half miles and began a settlement on the north bank of the stream, at what is now known as "Old Town Spring." They built a double log house for a store and dwelling, and also a frame building, but the location was found to be inconvenient and unhealthy, and it was abandoned. In 1808 they established themselves where the present village of Chaumont stands, which was surveyed into a town-plot the same season. During that year Smith & Delemater erected a saw-mill on the site of the Copely mill ; a warehouse was built, and Luther Britton opened the first tavern where the Elliott House stood, and later occupied the old Coffeen House, a stone structure which is yet standing on the north side of the bay, in a good state of preservation. Afterward Samuel Britton opened a tavern, but finally removed to the shore of the St. Lawrence river, opposite Linda's island. Before settling in Chaumont he traded the lot on which the court-house in Watertown now stands for a barrel of whisky.
   
   Several families from Ulster county located here at this time, and for a year or two the settlement flourished ; but in 1806 Smith & Delemater failed, lake fevers were prevalent, several deaths took place, and the growth of the village received a check. The first death was that of Timothy Soper, who was drowned in 1803. In 1805 a vessel was begun by a New Yorker by the name of Jones, who died before it was finished. Nancy Smith opened a school that year, being the first teacher in Chaumont. Delemater cleared the first land on Point Salubrious, so named by LeRay because of its freedom from malaria, in 1803, on a farm afterward owned by Harry Horton, who settled there in 1810. The first actual settler on the Point was James Horton, in 1806. Its freedom from sickness and the importance of its fishing interests, promoted its rapid settlement.
   By 1805 Daniel and John Tremper had settled on the Point and Henry Thomas had opened a store of goods at Chaumont. Other early settlers on the Point were Silas Taft, Stephen Fisher, David and Joseph Rider.
9. [S237] William H. Horton, Geographical Gazetteer of Jefferson Co., "In 1805 James Horton moved the families of Daniel and John Tremper to the Chaumont settlement, and the next year came with his own family from Colchester, Delaware County, and located on Point Salubrious, where he was the first permanent settler. The Tremper's were tanners, in which business they engaged soon after locating here."
10. [S581] Jere. Coughlin, compiler, Jefferson County Centennial 1905 (Watertown, N.Y.: Hungerford-Holbrook Co., 1905), "In 1805 [James] LeRay made very liberal offers to mechanics to settle in Chaumont and in Feb. of the same year John M. Tremper and Daniel Tremper, brothers, tanners by trade came here led by these inducements. James Horton, who was relied upon as a wagoner in going to and from distant markets, brought the Tremper families with his ox team from Kingston N.Y. to their new home."
11. [S430] U.S. War of 1812 Pension Applications; Publication M313, Record Group RG 15, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, online Ancestry.com, "Soldier: Tremper, John M.; SO 11489; Service: Pvt., Capt. Luther Britton, N.Y. Mil."
    Note on Luther Britton: "Children of Ebenezer Britton and Sarah Bullock:...
    5. Samuel, born 31 March 1761 in Westmoreland, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, died 19 April 1835, buried in Sand Bay Cemetery, very near the main highway between Cape Vincent and Clayton, Jefferson Co., New York; married 31 March 1784 in Westmoreland, Mindwell Butterfield. He was a Revolutionary War veteran. He attempted to remain neutral during the War of 1812, to the scorn of his neighbors....
    10. Calvin, born 1771, a brigadier-general in the War of 1812, accompanied his brothers in the settlement of Jefferson Co., New York; married Mary Cole. He built a limestone mansion outside of Brownville on the Perch River Road, which stands today. He was involved in clearing timber from the Brownville area during its early settlement, and ran a business shipping timber by raft up to Montreal with his great-nephew, Lyman Britton. Calvin succeeded Gen. Jacob Brown in command of the local militia.
    11. Luther, born 1773, settled in Chaumont, Jefferson Co., New York. He built a stone tavern in Chaumont, which was used as a gathering place for troops during the War of 1812, and is still standing."
    Source: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~legends/…
12. [S508] New York Military Equipment Claims, War of 1812, online Ancestry.com, No.: 3,113
    Name of Applicant: Tremper, John M.,
    Residence of Applicant: Lyme, Jefferson County, N. Y.,
    Amount Allowed: 45 00.
13. [S211] Edgar C. Emerson, editor, Our County and its People: A descriptive work on Jefferson County, New York (Boston: Boston History Co., 1898), 707: "As provided in the creating act, the first town meeting was held at the house (tavern) kept by Luther Britton, (where Chaumont now stands) March 3, 1818, at which time othcers were elected as follows; Supervisor, Richard M. Esselstyn ; town clerk, John Dayan ; assessors, John B. Esselstyn, Luther Britton, Benj. Estis; school commissioners, Richard M. Esselstyn, James M. Craw, Benj. T. Bliss; overseers of the poor, J. B. Esselstyn, Luther Britton ; fence viewers and poundmasters, John M. Tremper, Eber Kelsey, Thaddeus Smith ; highway commissioners, Elnathan Judd, John Dayan. Joseph Ryder; constables, Alexander Gage, Daniel Robbins."
14. [S209] John A. Haddock, Growth of a Century, p. 633.
15. [S115] 1820 U.S. Federal Census. John M Trumpeter (26-44); F (26-44) [Blandena]; m (<10) [Michael]; f (10-15) [Nancy], 3 f (<10) [Leah, Arietta, Mary].
16. [S116] 1830 U.S. Federal Census. John (40-49); Blandena (40-49); m (5-9) [John], m (10-14) [Michael]; f (10-14) [Mary], 2 f (15-19) [Leah, Ariella], F (20-29) [Nancy].
17. [S54] 1840 U.S. Federal Census. John (50-59); F [Blandina] (50-59); M (20-29) [Michael]; F (20-29) [Arietta]; m (15-19) [John M Jr]; f (15-19) [Mary].
18. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. John (64), farmer; Blandina (60); both b. NY; on Sch 4 Production of Agriculture, p 1: 85 acres improved, 44 acres unimproved, cash value of farm $3100, value of machinery and implements $ 121; 2 horses, 6 milch cows, 18 other livestock, 25 sheep, 5 swine, value of livestock $357; produce 75 bushels of wheat, 15 bushels of oats.
19. [S616] 1855 New York State Census. John M (71), b. Dutchess Co., farmer; Blandena (68), b. Jefferson Co.; res. in co. 49 yrs. Sch. 2, img. 11/17, 75 acres improved, 51 acres unimproved, crop spring wheat, oats, barley.
20. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. John (75), b. NY, farmer; Blandena (71), b. NY.
21. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census. John M. (88), farmer.
22. [S214] Town of Lyme, Jefferson County N. Y., Cemetery Inscriptions, online jefferson.nygenweb.net, Tremper, John M.: Died 12 March 1873, aged 90 yrs 8 mos, 7 dys, War of 1812.
23. [S214] Town of Lyme, Jefferson County N. Y., Cemetery Inscriptions, online jefferson.nygenweb.net, old standing marker. John M. Tremper, d. 12 March 1873, aged 90 yrs 8 mos, 7 dys, War of 1812. Memorial 89895758, created bt lulu, photo added by Bruce Coyne, who has generously said on his web site (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi) "Please feel free to use any photos I have added to Findagrave."
24. [S1527] New York Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, online Ancestry.com, Jefferson > Letters Testamentary, Vol 003, 1868-1872, img. 393/435.
25. [S213] Bartlett Family Tree, bart513, owner, online Ancestry.com.
26. [S209] John A. Haddock, Growth of a Century, "John Tremper is the son of John M. Tremper, who was born at Fishkill, N. Y. He was a soldier of the War of 1813. John was born in Chaumont, where he now resides. He is one of its oldest citizens, and was never married."