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Simon Westfall
Simon Westfall was born 02 Dec. 1734 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. He died abt. 1778 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. He was the son of Gysbert Westfall born abt. 1698 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York and Annetjen Van Etten born Jan. 1710/11 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. He married Anna Van Steenburg born 1736 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York.
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Simon Westfall was the son of Gysbert and Annetjen (Van Etten) Westfall Westfall. His grandparents were Symen and Neeltje (Quackenbosch) Westfall, and Simon's great grandfather was the original Westfall immigrant to America who came to America in 1642 from Holland, Jurian Westfall who married Maritje Hansen.
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Children of Simon and Anna (Van Steenburg) Westfall were-Benjamin Westfall born 29 May 1763 in Rhinebeck, New York; Hannah Westfall born 18 Sept. 1759 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Simon Westfall born 31 Mar. 1765; Peter Westfall born Abt. 1768; John Westfall born abt. 1771; and Catherine Westfall born abt. 1775 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York.
(1) Simon and Anna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's son Benjamin Westfall was born 29 May 1763 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 19 May 1838 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. His burial: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York. His burial was in the churchyard of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, village of Rhinebeck. Benjamin was a farmer and a man of some means, with large land holdings in the county where he lived. He married Susan Snyder born 17 June 1766 in New York. They were married 30 Mar. 1784 in Rhinebeck Reformed Church, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. Benjamin Westfall and Susan Snyder had 13 children. I only know the names of 8 of their children. Children of Benjamin Westfall and Susan Snyder were-Simon Westfall born 10 June 1785 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Manassas Westfall born 25 Dec. 1794 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Benjamin Westfall born 24 Jan. 1796; William M. Westfall born 31 May 1799 in Rock City, New York; Hannah Westfall born 24 July 1802 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Eli Westfall born 22 May 1805 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Susan Elenor Westfall born 25 Feb. 1808 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; and Jesse Westfall born 08 Feb. 1810.
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(1a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son Simon Westfall was born 10 June 1785 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 26 Aug. 1807 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. New York.
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(2a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's daughter Manassas Westfall was born 25 Dec. 1784 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York.
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(3a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son Benjamin Westfall was born 24 Jan. 1796 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York. He married Laura Parsons.
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(4a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son William M. Westfall was born 31 May 1799 in Rock City, New York, and died 25 May 1883 in Red Hook, Dutchess Co., New York. Burial: Red Hook, Dutchess, New York. He married Margaret Hicks 15 Jan. 1818 in New York. She was born 27 Oct. 1800 in New York. William Westfall and Margaret Hicks had six children. In writing of his children, William said "If there was a child in this world I thought most of it is Alfred. He is my pet boy." Children of William Westfall and Margaret Hicks were-Simon Westfall born 24 Mar. 1820; Alfred Rensselaer Westfall born 01 Nov. 1821 in Rock City, New York; Rosilla Westfall born 08 July 1824; Eliza Ann Westfall born 16 May 1827; Hiram Vespasian Washington Westfall born 09 May 1829; Amanda Walter Westfall born 21 Mar. 1835, married Catherine E. Tipple born 18 Aug. 1816. They were married 30 Nov. 1862 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York.
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(1aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's son Simon Westfall was born 24 Mar. 1820, and died 04 May 1894. He married Ann Story and the had a daughter Ester Westfall.
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(2aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's son Alfred Rensselaer Westfall was born 01 Nov. 1821 in Rock City, New York, and died 29 Apr. 1904 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. He lived in Red Hook, Dutchess Co., New York. His occupation was a Farmer Between 1840 And 1900 in Dutchess Co., New York. His religion: Dutch Reformed Church. He also lived in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. He married Mary Feller born 23 Mar. 1827 in Clermont, Columbia Co., New York. They were married 19 Oct. 1842 in New York. Note: Mary and Alfred had had six children. The fourth child and third son was named George Rensselaer Westfall. Census: 25 Aug. 1860 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. Note: Alfred R. Westfall's real estate was valued at $15,500, and his personal property was valued at $1,200. Children of Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary Feller were-William F. Westfall born 16 Sept. 1844; Catherine Ann Westfall born 23 Mar. 1846; Oliver Alfred Westfall born 19 Mar. 1848 in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., New York; George Rensselaer Westfall born 27 Sept. 1849 in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., New York; Eliza M. Westfall born 10 Oct. 1861 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; Frank L. Westfall born 04 Oct. 1864 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York.
(1aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's son William F. Westfall was born 16 Sept. 1844, and died 31 Aug. 1863 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York.
(2aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's daughter Catherine Ann Westfall was born 23 Mar. 1846, and died 16 Mar. 1937. She married Frank Philips 22 June 1892.
(3aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's son Oliver Alfred Westfall was born 19 Mar. 1848 in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., New York. He died 01 June 1899 in Mt. Vernon, Westchester Co., New York. He married Josephine Vail Barringer born 12 Aug. 1847 in Hudson, Columbia Co., New York. They were married 21 Dec. 1870 in Green St., Hudson, Columbia Co., New York. Children of Oliver Alfred Westfall and Josephine Vail Barringer were-Floyd Westfall born 28 Nov. 1871 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; George Westfall born 06 Jan. 1874 in New York City, New York; William Feller Westfall born 06 Jan. 1874 in New York City, New York; Louisa Westfall born 06 June 1875; Oliver Alfred Westfall II born 13 Aug. 1877 in New York City, New York; John L. Westfall born 01 Oct. 1879 in New York City, New York; Mabel Josephine Westfall born 10 Oct. 1881 in New York City, New York; Blanche Amy Westfall born 29 Sept. 1885; and Florence Westfall born 09 July 1889 in Mt. Vernon, Westchester Co., New York.
(4aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's son Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall was born 27 Sept. 1849 in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., New York. He died 02 Feb. 1907 in El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma. Note: Cause of death: Pernicious Anemia. The vigorous life of the resident physician took a heavy tool of his health and the doctor resigned because of ill health in August of 1906. The family moved to El Reno where a house was built on a downtown street . Dr. Westfall probably hoped to maintain his practice because there was space for an office. Burial: Aft. 02 Feb. 1907 El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma Occupation: Medical Doctor. He worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Cheyenne-Arapahoe indian reservation near El Reno, Oklahoma. When making his rounds, he communicated with his indian patients in plains indian sign language. They understood little English and he was equally versed in their language. Bet. 1880 and 1907. He graduated 1880 from New York College of Physician and Surgeons (Columbia U.), New York, New York. Note: Degree in Medicine. Religion: Dutch Reform, Presbyterian. He married Albertine Melissa Maxwell born 01 Mar. 1858 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois. Note: Event: Anecdote Bet. 1888 and 1906 in Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency, El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma - Note: Many writers and artists visited the Indian School as well as the Army Post, and in writing of their visits, they spoke of the young doctor and his wife, and of her discomfiture at living on the Indian Reservation. As is usually the case near an Army Post, there was a very active social life, with dances, cards, and other social activities. The doctor was an avid hunter and his skill provided bountiful food for the table. Albertine was a special cook and plump quail and other denizens of the prairie were often served. Each fall several barrels of apples arrived from the Westfall farm in New York State. Albertine was a beautiful seamstress and her needlework made the home attractive. There were many books and a piano in the home, though lacking in electricity, refrigeration, and in-door plumbing. A loving home life was provided with children gathered around the dining room table studying by the coal-oil lamp, the mother sewing, and the father reciting his favorite poetry, "Abou Ben Adhem, may his tribe increase." -------- Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa Maxwell were married 17 Jan. 1885 in Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kansas Note: Wedding certificate is in the posession of Phyllis S. Turner, 6005 Morni ngmist Dr., Richmond, VA 23234. It reads as follows: This certifies that George R. Westfall and Albertine Maxwell were by me united in marriage According to the Ordinance of God and the Laws of the State of Kansas at Arkansas City on the 17th day of January in the Year of our Lord On e Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Five. S. B. Fleming Clergyman. --------- Children of Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa Maxwell were-Willard Parker Westfall born 13 Oct. 1885 in Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kansas; Alfred Rensselaer Westfall born 25 June 1889 in Darlington, Oklahoma; Fessenden Otis Westfall born 09 Mar. 1894 in Darlington, Oklahoma; Mary Albertine Westfall born 12 Oct. 1896 in Ft Reno, Oklahoma; Frank Philip Westfall born 15 Oct 1903 in Darlington, Oklahoma.----(1aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's son Willard Parker Westfall was born 13 Oct. 1885 in Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kansas. He died in 1963 in Hayward, California. Occupation: After the birth of his first child, Willard worked for the Southern Pacific R.R. Company. His special task was to provide cars to move the fruit from the valley farms to the eastern markets. In 1912 he lived in Sacramento, California. His residence after 1923 was Hayward, California. Note: After the birth of Thomas and Willard, Jr., the family settled in Hayward, CA. He married Genevieve Goos in 1911 in Willows, Glenn Co., California. She was born in Canadian Co., Oklahoma Children of Willard Parker Westfall and Genevieve Goos were-Ruth Mary Westfall born 26 Aug. 1912 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California; Thomas Marion Westfall born 13 Aug. 1915 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California; and Willard Parker Westfall Jr. born 11 Feb. 1923 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.----(2aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's son Alfred Rensselaer Westfall was born 25 June 1889 in Darlington, Oklahoma. He died 12 Apr. 1953 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He graduated 1930 from University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Note: Ph.D. in English. His doctoral thesis was on "American Shakespearean Criticism." Occupation: Professor of English, Colorado State University Chairman of the English Department from 1926-1953. Alfred served on the University first as an instructor in the English Department. After 1926, he was the head of the department. Bet. 1926 and 1953 Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado. He married Dollie Mae Towne born 25 Apr. 1888. They were married 18 Aug. 1914 in Parkville, Missouri. Children of Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Dollie Mae Towne were-Alfred Rensselaer Westfall Jr. born 26 Oct. 1915 in Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado; Ralph Libby Westfall; Eleanor Wardwell Westfall born 19 Jan. 1922 in Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado; and Richard Samuel Westfall born 22 Apr. 1924 in Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado.----(3aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's son Dr. Fessenden "Fess" Otis Westfall was born 09 Mar. 1894 in Darlington, Oklahoma. He died 29 Apr. 1964 in Madrid, Spain. Note: He died while on a post-retirement year of travel with his wife. He graduated 1924 from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois as Doctor of Medicine. He was a Medical Doctor Bet. 1924 and 1960 in Los Angeles, California. He was a WWI Veteran and served in the US Army, 1917-1920. Fess was a medic stationed on board a troop ship that traveled between New York and Le Harve, France. He married Fairy Cunningham born 25 Jan. 1897 in Carroll Co., Arkansas. They were married June 1923 in Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., Idaho. Children of Dr. Fessenden Otis Westfall and Fairy Cunningham were-George Rensselaer Westfall born 13 Jan. 1927 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California; and Fessenden Otis Westfall born 29 Mar. 1928 in San Pedro, California.----(4aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's daughter Mary Albertine Westfall was born 12 Oct. 1896 at Ft. Reno, Oklahoma. She died 08 Aug. 1991 Bethesda, Montgomery, Maryland. Her burial was 13 Aug. 1991 at National Cemetery, Arlington, Maryland. She married Forrest Thomas Turner born 29 Aug. 1898 Carrollton, Carroll Co., Kentucky. Child of Forrest Thomas Turner and Mary Albertine Westfall was George Turner born abt. 1930.----(5aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's son Frank Philip Westfall was born 15 Oct. 1903 in Darlington, Oklahoma. He died 12 May 1989 in Carson City, Nevada. His residence Bet. 1966 and 1989 was South Lake Tahoe, California. He graduated 1921 from Bartlesville High School, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1925 from Park College, Kansas City, Missouri. Note: A memorial service will be conducted for longtime South Lake Tahoe resident Frank Phillip Westfall, who died Friday at Carson-Tahoe Hospital in Carson City. He was 85. Westfall was born in Darlington, Okla., on Oct. 15, 1903. He was a 23-year resident of South Lake Tahoe. He retired as an executive from Pacific Telephone, where he had also been a founder, director and trustee of the company's credit union. He was a distinguished alumnus of Park College in Missouri, a volunteer for the local Meals on Wheels program and a budget committee member of Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. He was described as an avid fisherman and backpacker. Survivors include his wife, Anne Westfall, of Gardnerville; two daughters, Jane Westfall of Manhatten, Kan., and Mary Westfall Rosen of Bethesda, Md.; and sister Mary Westfall Turner, of Bethesda. The memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. Inurment will be at Happy Homestead Cemetery under the direction of McFarlane Mortuary. The family suggests donations in Westfall's name to Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. His burial was 16 May 1989 South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado, California Note: Obituary Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church May 16, 1989 Frank P. Westfall was born October 15, 1903 in Darlington, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Park College, Parkville, Missouri, where he receive d a Distinguished Alumnus Award. He was a Teaching Fellow in physics for the University of California for two years, then served Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for thirty-nine years, before retiring and moving to Lake Tahoe. He has been a member of this church for over 20 years, durin g which time he served as an Elder for three years, and was active on th e budget committee. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. A reception is being held in the church Fireside Room after the services. His residence Bet. 1927 and 1966 was Lafayette, California. He married Anne Newman born 13 Sept. 1898. They were married 13 June 1927 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California. Chlid of Frank Philip Westfall and Anne Newman was-Jane Anne Westfall.
(5aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's daughter Eliza M. "Lida" Westfall was born 10 Oct. 1861 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, and died 05 Sept. 1943.
(6aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's son Frank L. Westfall was born 04 Oct. 1864 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, and died 13 Jan. 1956.
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(3aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's daughter Rosilla Westfall was born 08 July 1824, and died 14 Dec. 1846. She married Launt Lattin and the had a daughter Rosilla Lattin.
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(4aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's daughter Eliza Ann Westfall was born 16 May 1827, and died 05 Aug. 1898. She married Jeremiah Sherrill.
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(5aa) Hiram Vespasian Washington Westfall was born 09 May 1829. He married Hannah M. (maiden name unknown) born 1832. Children of Hiram Vespasian Washington Westfall and Hannah M. were-A. B. Westfall born 1857; Ida Westfall born 1862; William Westfall born 1864; Carrie Westfall born 1866; Mary E. Westfall born 1869; Oliver H. Westfall born 1871; and Estella Westfall born 1871.
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(6aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's son Amanda Walter Westfall was born 21 Mar. 1835 He married Catherine E. Tipple born 18 Aug. 1816. They were married 30 Nov. 1862 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York.
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(5a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's daughter Hannah Westfall was born 24 July 1802 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York. She married Henry Cotting.
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(6a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son Eli Westfall was born 22 May 1805 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 29 Aug. 1856 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. New York. He married Eliza Ann Cookingham 24 Nov. 1824 at St. Peters Luthern Church, Rhineland, Duchess Co., NY. She was born 15 Nov. 1806. Eli Westfall and Eliza Ann Cookingham had a son Peter B. G. Westfall.
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(7a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's daughter Susan Elenor Westfall was born 25 Feb. 1808 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 16 Feb. 1809 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. New York.
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(8a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son Jesse Westfall was born 8 Feb. 1810 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 08 Sept. 1863 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. New York. He married Louisa Travers 23 July 1829 at St. Paul's Luthern Church in Rhinrbeck, Duchess Co., NY. Jesse Westfall and Louisa Travers had a daughter Almira Westfall born 19 July 1830.
(2) Simon and Anna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's daughter Hannah Westfall was born 18 Sept. 1759 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY. She died in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY.
(3) Simon and Anna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's son Simon Westfall was born 31 Mar. 1765. Simon married 03 June 1787 Elanor Weaver. She Was Born the Seventh of November 1767. Children of Simon Westfall and Elanor Weaver were-Cornelia Westfall born 08 Mar. 1794, baptised by Sebriska at Wynantskill, Greenbush, Rensselaer Co., NY, and Cornelia Westfall died September 11, 1871 age 77 years six month and three days; Lydia Westfall was born 1790 August the thirteenth and baptised by Devitt at Rhinebeck flats, NY; Adam Westfall was born June 12th 1795, baptised by minister Romaine at Wynantskill, Greenbush, Rensselaer Co,, NY, and Adam Westfall died Nov 20th 1882 aged 88 years 3 months; John Westfall was born 13 Aug. 1797 and baptised by Romaine at Wynantskill, NY; Anna Westfall was born 17 Mar. 1800 and baptised by Wigtaman in Greenbush, NY; and Elizabeth Westfall was born 02 Oct. 1802 and baptised of Sobrisky at Wynantskill, NY.
(4) Simon and Anna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's son Peter Westfall was born abt. 1768 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY.
(5) Simon and Anna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's son John Westfall was born abt. 1771 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY. He married Catherine Pink 24 Feb. 1789 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY.
(6) Simon and Anna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's daughter Catherine Westfall was born abt. 1775 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY.