Seventh Generation

2846. Sgt William Pitt ACKLEY Enlisted in the military 18 August 1862 as a Pvt in Worth, Jefferson , New York^544,545 age at enlistment 22
Promoted to Full Corpl on 11 September 1862
Promoted to Full Sergt on 27 March 1865
He was born on 18 Aug 1840 in Worth, Jefferson , New York.^{5,26,374,479,480,551,573,574,1230} LDS states of Rodman, Jefferson Co., NY
LDS also lists as Pitt He was dicharged from the military on 23 Jun 1865 in Petersburg, Petersburg (city), Virginia^544,545 He was living in 1870 in Rodman, Jefferson, New York.⁴⁸⁰ On 8 Aug 1870 he was a farmer at Rodman, Jefferson, New York.⁴⁸⁰ On 7 Jun 1880 he was a farmer at Worth, Jefferson , New York.⁵⁷³ He was living between 1880 and 1900 in Worth, Jefferson , New York.^551,573 On 6 Apr 1910 he was at Ellisburg, Jefferson , New York.⁵⁷⁴ He was living in 1910 in Ellisburg, Jefferson , New York.⁵⁷⁴ He died in Feb 1912 in Watertown, Jefferson , New York.^1100,2365 He was buried in Worth, Jefferson , New York.²³¹ He appeared in the census 1850,1860,1870, 1880, 1900 & 1910 in New York. He served in the military Civil War in B Co. 10th HA Reg. NY.^544,545 age at enlistment 22

Sgt William Pitt ACKLEY and Helen Louise KELLOGG were married.^5,959 Helen Louise KELLOGG (daughter of Solomon Washington KELLOGG and Ruth Louisa BROWN) was born on 12 Mar 1845.⁹⁵⁹ She died on 1 May 1870.⁹⁵⁹ Sgt William Pitt ACKLEY and Helen Louise KELLOGG had the following children:

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Charles S ACKLEY was born in Oct 1869 in New York.5,480,551,573,574,1012,1100 He was living in 1900 in Adams, Jefferson , New York.551 On 22 Apr 1910 he was a farmer at Worth, Jefferson , New York.574 He was living between 1920 and 1930 in Lorraine, Jefferson, New York.1012,1100 He appeared in the census 1870,1880,1900,1910, 1920 & 1930 in New York. 6 Jan 1920 to 7 Apr 1930 he was Farmer at Lorraine, Jefferson, New York.1100 He was living 1870 & 1910 in Worth, Jefferson , New York.480 living with paternal grand parents

Sgt William Pitt ACKLEY and Mary HOLLIS were married about 1871.^{551,573,574,683,2366} M Richards has 4 sons and one daughter from this union Mary HOLLIS (daughter of Living and Lucy A CROCKER) was living 1920 & 1930 in Watertown, Jefferson , New York.^1012,1100 living with son Mervin 1930 She was born on 21 Aug 1847 in Richland, Oswego, New York.^{551,573,574,1012,1100,1453,2366} She appeared in the following News Article from the Syracuse Herald Journal on 21 Aug 1947 in Syracuse, Onondaga , New York WATERTOWN - Mrs. Mary Hollis Ackley of 603 Bradley -St- today observed her 100th birthday quietly at her home. She is in fairly good health despite the fact that she has reached the century mark and is stilt able to do her own housework. She cares for her small apartment the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.. Mervin D. Ackley. Mrs. Ackley was born in the town of Richland and moved to Orwell at an early age. She later lived for years in the town of Worth and came to this city following the death of her husband, William P. Ackley. Her son operates a grocery store at 603 Bradleyt. He is the only one of Mrs. Ackley's four children
living. She appeared in the following News Article from the Dixon Evening Telegraph on 22 Aug 1949 in Dixon, Lee, Illinois At 102 She Would Tell Off Congress

Watertown, N. Y., Aug.22- (AP)-Mrs. Mary Hollis Ackley is 102 but she would like to get down to Washington where, she says she “could straighten out a few things.”
She expressed that wish in celebrating her birthday yesterday.
Mrs. Ackley is the widow of a civil war veteran. She appeared in the following News Article from the Syracuse Herald Journal on 20 Aug 1950 in Syracuse, Onondaga , New York
MRS ACKLEY IS 103 YEARS OLD TOMORROW

WATERTOWN- Northern New York's oldest woman resident will celebrate her 103rd birthday tomorrow. She is Mrs Mary Hollis Ackley of 603 Bradley St., who is in fairly good health despite the fact she has passed the century mark. She resides at the home of her son, Mervin D Ackley who is 76. She does her own light housework, her washing and prepares her own meals. Early last spring she suffered to fractured ribs which resulted in her hospitalization for a few weeks. She fully recovered and returned to her home.
Mrs Ackley, who is the widow of William Pitt Ackley, a Civil War veteran, is unable to go out of doors, but has callers daily. Her eyesight is poor and she is not able to read, but enjoys listening to the radio.
She has one brother, Robert Wood Hollis of Huntington Park, Calf., who will be 98 in October. Their father Samuel died at an early age of 46, while her mother Lucy Ann Crocker Hollis died at the age of 70 years.
Mrs Ackley's husband died in 1911 and since then she has lived with her son. She had three other children but all of them are dead.
Mrs Ackley was born on Aug 21, 1847 in the town of Richland. Her parents were pioneers of Oswego County and when she was young they moved to Orwell. For many years after that she and her husband lived un the town of Worth. She has lived here since 1911. Her marriage to Mr Ackley took place in 1871.
Mrs Ackley has been a member of the Methodist Church for years. She died on 31 Oct 1950 in Watertown, Jefferson , New York.^1453,2367 Her Obituary appeared in the Syracuse Herald Journal on 1 Nov 1950 in Syracuse, Onondaga , New York MRS ACKLEY, WATERTOWN, DIES AT 103
WATERTOWN- Mrs Mary Hollis Ackley, 103, oldest resident of Northern New York, died yesterday at the family home, 603 Bradley St. after a short illness. She had been in failing health since she fell at her home last May. Until recently she was able to aid in the housework.
Mrs Ackley, widow of William P Ackley, a Civil War veteran was born in the town of Richland on Aug 21 1847, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Hollis. At an early age she moved with the Hollis Family to Orwell and in 1871 she was married to Mr Ackley.
The couple resided in the town of Worth for a time and later moved to a farm near Belleville. They came to this city in the fall of 1911 and Mr Ackley died in February, 1912.
She is survived by a son, Mervin D Ackley, 77, of 603 Bradley st., with whom she lived.
Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 P M from the Northam & Fox funeral home. The Rev Barber L Waters, pastor of First Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be at Worth. She appeared in the census 1880, 1900, 1910 & 1920 in New York. Sgt William Pitt ACKLEY and Mary HOLLIS had the following children:

+4360	i.	Mervin Delano ACKLEY was born on 24 Jan 1873 in Rodman, Jefferson, New York.551,573,1012,1100,1182,2368 He was living between 1918 and 1947 in Watertown, Jefferson , New York.1012,1100,1182,1453 He registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 in Watertown, Jefferson , New York1182 He appeared in the following News Article from the Syracuse Herald Journal on 11 Jun 1951 in Syracuse, Onondaga , New York Couple-Notes Fiftieth Anniversary WATERTOWN -Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Ackley, of 603 Bradley st, observed their 50th wedding anniversary by entertaining friends at luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Ackley were married in 1901 at Lorraine by the Rev. ,J. W. Higby, pastor of the Lorraine and Worthville Methodist churches. MR. ACKLEY was born in the town of Rodman on Jan. 24, 1873, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Pitt Ackley. He came to the town of Worth with his father where they worked together on the farm until his marriage. After leaving the farm he and his wife moved to Watertown where he entered the D. S. Brown harness factory. Later he entered into partnership with J. E. Petrie in a harness store and shop. In 1912 he bought the Chase grocery store at 720 W. Main st. which he operated for 27 years at that location. In 1939 he moved his business to his home, 603 Bradley st. where he still operates a parlor grocery. Mrs. Ackley was born in the town of Worth, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Grant. She taught school in the towns of Rodman and Worth. She was organist in Worthville Methodist church for twelve years. Later she was organist at Bethany Methodist church. Mr. Ackley was formerly a member Of the Harmony club chorus and orchestra, playing the snare drum He died on 26 Jan 1957.2369 He appeared in the census 1880, 1900, 1920 & 1930 in New York. 10 Jan 1920 to 21 Aug 1947 he was Grocery Store Owner at Watertown, Jefferson , New York.1012,1100,1453
4361	ii.	Judson M ACKLEY was born about 1875 in New York.573 He appeared in the census in 1880 in New York.