Husband Thomas Stafford
Born: Abt 1763
Christened:
Died: 23 May 1800
Buried:
Father: Joshua Stafford
Mother:
Marriage: Abt 1789
Wife Lucy Thomas
Born: 1766 - Groton, New London County, CT
Christened:
Died: 15 Aug 1836 - Cumberland Island, Camden County, Georgia 656
Buried: - Stafford Cemetery, Cumberland Island, Camden County, Georgia
Children
1 M Robert T. Stafford
Born: 8 Dec 1790 - Cumberland Island, Camden County, Georgia
Christened:
Died: 1 Aug 1877 - Cumberland Island, Camden County, Georgia
Buried: - Stafford Cemetery, Cumberland Island, Camden County, Georgia
2 F Elizabeth Stafford 40
Born: Abt 1791
Christened:
Died: After 1831
Buried:
Spouse: John Crews
Marr: 15 Jul 1830 - Camden Co., GA
Spouse: Jacob Johns
Marr: 21 Dec 1826 - Camden Co., GA 40. (Death of Spouse)
3 F Clarrisa Stafford
Born: Abt 1793
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
4 M Thomas Stafford
Born: Abt 1796
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
5 F Mary Stafford
Born: Abt 1797
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
6 F Harriet Stafford
Born: Abt 1799
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Thomas Stafford
Camden County Deed Abtracts - Book A & B
(A/33) James CASHAN, an lien, makes his affidavit and has it recorded in
connection with gaining his citzenship in Georgia; it being stated "Agreeably
to an Act of the Assembly passed for the admission of aliens in the State of
Georgia, personally appeared James CASHAN and desired his name to be enrolled
in this office; this 26 day of March, 1788."
(A/33) Robert STAFFORD, An Alien, same affidavit as above, made August 4,
1788.
(A/33) Thomas STAFFORD, an alien, same affidavit and date as Robert STAFFORD. Note: these two
men were brothers and had been residing in East Florida and had been Loyalists during the
Revolution (auth: Mrs. Margaret Davis CATE, well-known Coastal area historian).
Page 140 - (pp. 16 and 17) Oath of Office for Justice of
Peace - September 12, l789 - Thomas Stafford.
No. 5 - July, 1962 - Legal Advertising in Old Georgia Newspapers-
Page 245 - from issue of Nov. 14, 1797 - Thomas Stafford was
elected Representative from Camden County.
General Notes: Wife - Lucy Thomas
Lucy Thomas Stafford Spaulding wife of Thomas Stafford STALVEY, BENJAMIN STATEN, Barzilla Name: William Henry Vanduzer Carolyn Sue Van Duzer Obituary WALDRON, GEORGE W. S. Name: Bennett H Van Duzer "Find a Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGV-5JQ7 : 14 April 2023), Rebecca Putnam Stewart VanDuzer, ; Burial, Sanford, Seminole, Florida, United States of America, Holy Cross Episcopal Church Memorial Garden; citing record ID 127948126, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
Birth:
Groton
New London County
Connecticut, USA
Death:
Stafford
Camden County
Georgia, USA
Mrs. Lucy Spaulding who died August 15, 1836 at the age of 70.
On Cumberland Island, GA there is a cemetery at the community called Stafford, off the main road, before Stafford House. There is a coquina wall around 4 marked old graves.
Burial:
Stafford Cemetery
Camden County
Georgia, USA
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GScid=37138&GRid=51840170&
Husband Benjamin Stalvey
Born: 1810 - Orangeburg District, South Carolina 23
Christened:
Died: 18 Jan 1890 - Ware County, GA 23
Buried:
Marriage: 25 May 1830 - Hamilton Co., FL 23
Wife Susan Turner
Born: 1810 - South Carolina 23
Christened:
Died: 1853 23
Buried:
Children
General Notes: Husband - Benjamin Stalvey
1810-1890
CLINCH.
Benjamin Stalvey was born in 1810 in Orangeburg District, South Carolina, a son of John and Elizabeth Stalvey and grandson of Peter Stalvey, R.S. John and Elizabeth Stalvey moved to Georgia about 1815-1820, and settled in Ware County in the portion now Brantley County. Benjamin, the subject, grew up in Ware county and in Hamilton County, Florida, his parents moving to the latter county about 1828-1829. It was there that Benjamin was married on May 25, 1830 to Susan Turner, born 1810 in South Carolina, daughter of Moses Turner of Hamilton County. She died about 1853, and he then married on April 30, 1855 Mrs. Rhoda Skinner, widow of David Skinner and daughter of Abraham Register of Hamilton County, Florida. She was born in 1828 in Georgia and died in Clinch County, Georgia April 11, 1901. By his first marriage Mr. Stalvey had eight children, and by the last wife he had six children. The fourteen children in their order were:
1. Benjamin S.
2. Caroline
3. Martha
4. George W.
5. Moses
6. Mary
7. Aaron
8. Sarah
9. Elizabeth
10. Harriet
11. Bryant
12. Matthew
13. Eliza
14. Wiley
Mr. Stalvey moved to Ware County in 1837 and located in the 719th militia district on lot of land 160, 12th land district. He lived there until his death January 18, 1890. He was buried in a family burying ground near his residence.
Benjamin Stalvey and his wife, Rhoda, united with Prospect Primitive Baptist Church August 28, 1875 and were baptized by Rev. ^1.^ D. Hutto. On August 5, 1882, they were granted letters of dismission and united by letter on the 22nd of the same month with Ramah Church, Clinch County. They were members there until their respective deaths.
Census References: 1830, Hamilton Co. Florida; 1840, 1850, Ware; 1860, 1870, Clinch.
Husband John Stanley 369
Born:
Christened: 11 Oct 1691 - Hanover County, Virginia 657
Died:
Buried:
Marriage:
Wife
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 F Mary Stanley
Born: Abt 1712 - Hanover or New Kent County, Virginia 375
Christened:
Died: Bef 1752 - Hanover or New Kent County, Virginia 375
Buried:
Spouse: David Crews
Marr: 9 Nov 1734 - Hanover Co., Virginia 239,369. (Death of Spouse)
General Notes: Husband - John Stanley
Husband Barzilla Staten
Born: 1795 - Effingham Co., GA 24,655
Christened:
Died: 7 Aug 1843 24,655
Buried:
Father: John Staten 24
Mother: Penelope Sellers 24
Marriage: Abt 1817 24
Wife Catherine Watson
Born: 1801 - Robeson County, North Carolina 24
Christened:
Died: 1883 658
Buried:
Father: James Watson
Mother:
Children
1 F Frances Staten
Born: 1818 4
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Jonathan Knight
2 F Penelope Staten
Born: 1820 - Georgia 24
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Jesse W. Carter 24
3 F Dicy Staten
Born: 29 Sep 1826 613
Christened:
Died: 10 Nov 1907 613
Buried:
Spouse: John Knight 24
4 M Quarterman Staten
Born: 18 Aug 1831 659
Christened:
Died: 15 Sep 1872 660
Buried:
5 M Samuel Staten
Born: 1834 - Georgia 24
Christened:
Died: 11 May 1906 24
Buried:
6 F Elizabeth Staten
Born: 12 Feb 1840 - Lowndes Co., GA 135
Christened:
Died: 16 Dec 1894 135
Buried:
Spouse: William A. Carter
General Notes: Husband - Barzilla Staten
1791-1846
Lanier
Barzilla Staten, one of the first settlers of Appling County, was born in Georgia about 1791, a son of John and Penelope Staten and only grandson of Solomon and Elender Staten. The family moved to Georgia and first settled in Effingham County where Solomon granted 365 acres of land in 1792. They later moved to Tattnall County where the subject's father and grandparents died. Solomon Staten died in 1815, leaving a will dated November 2, 1807, probated March 6, 1.815, bequeathing his estate to his wife, Elender, and his grandson, Barzilla Staten. Mrs. Elender Staten died in 1817, leaving a will dated March 6, 1815, probated May 15, 1817, bequeathing her estate to her grandson, Barzilla Staten, and "to the heirs of my son, John Staten, deceased." A deed of record in Tattnall County, dated 1819, conveys the home place lands of John Staten, deceased, consisting of 975 acres "in the fork of Collins Creek where John Staten lived." This deed was signed by Mrs. Penelope (Penny) Staten, the widow, Mrs. Penelope Branch (daughter) and Barzilla Staten (son), and was made to John Johnson (who later signed his name as John J. Johnson) and who married Elizabeth Staten, one of the heirs also. The widow and her son, Barzilla, then moved across the Altamaha River into the new County of Appling. They appear in the 1820 Census of Appling as "Zilar Staten" and "Penny Staten", heads of families.
Barzilla Staten, the subject, was married about 1817 to Miss Catherine Watson, born 1801 in Robeson County, North Carolina. Her father, James Watson, was a native of Scotland, and removed to Tattnall County, Georgia in 1816. Her mother, Mrs. Catherine Watson, was born 1780 in North Carolina, and spent her last years with her daughter and only child, Mrs. Staten, dying about 1858 in Clinch County, Georgia. Mrs. Staten died October 23, 1885; spent her last years in Echols County. She was buried at Union Church on the Alapaha River. To Barzilla and Catherine Staten were born:
1. Frances
2. Penelope
3. Catherine
4. James Watson
5. Dicy
6. Margaret
7. Cinderella
8. Quarterman B.
9. Samuel
10. Sarah
11. Barzilla, Jr.
12. Elizabeth
Barzilla Staten in Appling County came to be the owner of a fine plantation, but about 1830 he decided to move to Lowndes County. He sold out in Appling and moved to Lowndes and settled on the east side of the Alapaha River, on Lot of Land No. 504, 11th District of original Irwin but at that time in Lowndes County. He afterwards acquired nearby Lots 503 and 508 (granted from the State February 3, 1842) and Lot 505 by purchase. On these four lots he had three or four farms. A large two-story frame residence was his home on Lot 504. At his death Mr. Staten owned fourteen slaves, or perhaps even more, the fourteen being the number sold at administrator's sale in February, 1847. The Staten lands were cut into Clinch County out of Lowndes in February, 1850, and in 1920 were placed in the new County of Lanier.
Mr. Staten was an ensign in the Tattnall County militia, 42nd District, G.M. 1817-1819. He was Captain of the militia in the 443rd district of Appling County, 1821-1822. In the Indian War of 1836-1838 he served in Capt. Levi J. Knight's Company of Lowndes County Militia and was badly wounded in a skirmish with the Indians at Cow Creek a few miles south of where he, Mr. Staten, was living at the time. This was on August 27, 1836. In the 1838 campaign he served in the same company as First Lieutenant. The wound he received in 1836 left him crippled and shortened his life. He died in 1846.
Jesse W. Carter, William S. Roberts and Jonathan Knight were the administrators of the Staten estate. They sold Lots 505 and 508 February 4, 1847 at public sale to James W. Staten, Lots 503 and 504 to Quarterman B. Staten, January 4, 1853, according to deeds on record. Barzilla Staten, Jr., later came to own the home place, and gave it to his only child, Mattie (b. 1867) the wife of David C. Fender.
Census References: 1820, 1830, Appling; 1840, Lowndes; 1850, 1860, Clinch (widow only); 1880, Echols, widow only.
Husband James Walker
Born: 3 Feb 1800 - Colleton District, South Carolina 4
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Littleberry Walker
Mother: Mary Ann Carter
Marriage: 1824 - Colleton District, South Carolina 4
Wife Rebecca Stephens
Born: 1 Mar 1806 4
Christened:
Died: 2 Jul 1885 4
Buried:
Children
Husband James Stevens
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Marriage:
Wife
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 F Catherine Stevens
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Joseph Carter
Marr: Abt 1718
Husband William Henry Van Duzer
Born: 24 Dec 1937 - Elmira, New Youk
Christened:
Died: 22 Jan 2023
Buried:
Father: Henry Bennitt Van Duzer
Mother: Rebecca Putnam Stewart
Marriage: 28 Mar 1979 - Ft Myers, Lee County, FL
Wife Carolyn Sue Stewart
Born: 1 May 1948 - Bushnell, Florida
Christened:
Died: 12 Jun 2020 - Ft Myers, Lee County, Florida
Buried:
Children
General Notes: Husband - William Henry Van Duzer
Sex: Male
Spouse's Name: Marilena
Spouse's Sex: Female
Event Type: Divorce
Event Date: 01 May 1978
Event Place: Lee, Florida
Event Place (Original): Lee, Florida
Certificate Number: 024182
Volume: 2335
Household
Marilena
Citing this Record
"Florida, Divorce Index, 1927-2001", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VKCT-XV9 : Tue Feb 25 13:39:15 UTC 2025), Entry for William Henry Vanduzer and Marilena, 01 May 1978.
Home / News / Fort Myers Beach News / Former Fort Myers Beach Mayor Bill Van Duzer remembered
ort Myers Beach lost a significant figure in its young history as an incorporated town last week when former mayor Bill Van Duzer died Jan. 22 at the age of 85.
Van Duzer, who was given the key to the town when he moved to Marathon in 2011, was on the town council from 2001 to 2005. He served as mayor in his final year on the council, in the wake of Hurricane Ian. He was a longtime member of the town's Local Planning Agency, serving before his time on the council and after his term on the council.
Van Duzer was a contractor who is credited with building many of the homes on Fort Myers Beach. On the Local Planning Agency and town council, he was a major contributor to dealing with planning matters.
According to an obituary provided by the family, Van Duzer was with his daughter Beth and son Stewart at the time of his death. He had been living in an assisted living facility in Naples.
Van Duzer's wife Carolyn predeceased him in 2020.
Longtime friend Fran Myers called Van Duzer an "icon" of Fort Myers Beach. "He was a giant of a man. He spent many, many years on Fort Myers Beach as a contractor and built our cottages on the island. He built many of our homes. He believed in the island," Myers said.
His daughter Beth Coon, who now resides in Lehigh Acres, said Van Duzer "died peacefully." He had been diagnosed with dementia.
"He either built or remodeled most of the homes that are down there," Coon said. Coon, who grew up on Fort Myers Beach, said "he was a wonderful man. He loved Fort Myers Beach. We're going to miss him."
Joellyn Reckwerdt, who was a close friend of Van Duzer along with her husband Ted, said Van Duzer was instrumental in elevating the Fort Myers Beach Lion's Club Shrimp Festival. Carolyn was a former Shrimp Festival Queen.
"He liked the people and the atmosphere of Fort Myers Beach," Ms. Reckwerdt said. "He certainly enjoyed going down to the Keys and going diving and fishing."
Born in the upstate New York city of Elmira, he moved to Fort Myers as a child. He moved to Jacksonville with his first wife Marilena before relocating to Fort Myers Beach in 1962. After working in the roofing business for a number of years, he went to work for Midgley Inc. and secured his Class A General Contractors license. He bought the construction business from Midgley and renamed it Van Care Construction.
He married Carolyn in 1979. She had two daughters from a previous marriage whom Bill adopted. He was active with the Fort Myers Little League and Babe Ruth League. He was a coach, umpire, concession stand volunteer and batting cage builder. He was an avid photographer, capturing his children's sporting events and band performances.
Bill was active with the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club and Lions International. He was always very involved in the annual Shrimp Festival. He was a District Governor with the Lions and an International Director. He belonged to the Estero Island Historical Society and St. Raphael's Episcopal Church.
Bill and Carolyn retired in Marathon for a short time before health issues forced them to move back to the mainland where they bought a place in North Fort Myers.
Upon stepping down from the Town of Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency in 2011, the committee issued the following proclamation:
"Bill Van Duzer is recognized for his hard work and dedicated service to the Town of Fort Myers Beach. He contributed his expertise in land planning to benefit the Local Planning Agency of the Town, providing insight and recommendations to address issues of concern to the welfare of the residents and visitors, and to support the local commercial interests. He created a positive environment for the Local Planning Agency while maintaining an attitude of courtesy toward colleagues, citizens and staff during discussions and deliberations. He discharged his duties without favor or prejudice while respecting all laws, rules and regulations. His contributions worked to insure that the unique and natural characteristics of the Town of Fort Myers Beach will be preserved."
Bill is survived by his son Stewart and three daughters Beth, Shelley, and Suzie. He has 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren to date.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Myers.
Obituary
William (Bill) H. Van Duzer
12/24/1937 \endash 1/22/2023
Bill Van Duzer passed away peacefully on 1/22/23 with his daughter Beth and son Stewart by his side. The family is comforted in knowing that he is now in a better place in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and is also reunited with his wife of 42 years Carolyn who predeceased him on 6/12/2020.
Bill was born in Elmira, NY but moved with his family as a child to Ft Myers. He graduated from Ft. Myers high school. After graduating HS Bill started working with a large roofing contractor Giffen Industries. He and his first wife, Marilena, lived for a short time in Jacksonville before moving to Ft. Myers Beach in 1962. Stewart was born in Jacksonville before they moved and Beth was born in Ft. Myers after they settled on Ft. Myers Beach. After working in the roofing business for a number of years Bill met Jim Midgley who was a builder on Ft. Myers Beach. He went to work for Midgley Inc. and ultimately secured his Class A General Contractors license. After a divorce from his wife Marilena, Bill bought the construction business from Jim Midgley. It would later be renamed Van Care Construction.
Bill met Carolyn, the love of his life, while getting some periodontal work done. It was love at first sight. They married in March of 1979. She was everything to him. She had 2 daughters from a previous marriage. Shelley and Suzie moved to the beach with their Mom. Later on Bill adopted Shelley and Suzie so they became Van Duzer's as well.
Over the years Bill would build or renovate more homes on Ft. Myers Beach than any other single builder. He also completed many commercial projects. But besides work he was also a devoted father. He was very active with the Ft. Myers Little League and Babe Ruth League. He was a coach, umpire, concession stand volunteer, batting cage builder, etc, etc. He was an avid photographer capturing his son's athletic endeavours and his daughters band performances with his camera.
Bill was also very active with the Ft. Myers Beach Lions Club and Lions International. He was always very involved in the annual Shrimp Festival. He was a District Governor with the Lions and an International Director. He and Carolyn traveled extensively with the Lions. Carolyn also became a member. Ultimately Bill became a lifetime member of Lions International.
After Ft. Myers Beach incorporated and became a city Bill became very involved with the city council and actually served a term as Mayor of Ft. Myers Beach.
Bill and Carolyn retired in Marathon, FL for a short time before health issues forced them to move back to the mainland where they bought a place in North Ft Myers. Altzheimers struck Carolyn shortly thereafter. After her passing Bill's health quickly declined and Dementia took its toll on him.
Bill is survived by his son Stewart and 3 daughters Beth, Shelley, and Suzie. He has 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren to date.
A "celebration of life service" will be held at 1:30 PM on 2/11/23 at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home 4320 Colonial Blvd Ft. Myers, FL.
Family and friends may sign the guest register by visiting www.baldwincremation.com.
General Notes: Wife - Carolyn Sue Stewart
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carolyn Sue Van Duzer in Fort Myers, Florida, born in Bushnell, Florida, who passed away on June 12, 2020 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn Sue Van Duzer to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Stewart and Agnes Stewart. She is survived by: her husband William H. Van Duzer; her daughter Michelle Conner (Rodney Conner) of Bon Aqua, TN; her grandchildren, Caitlin Conner of Greenville, NC and Jerrod Conner of Greenville, NC; her daughter Suzie Ramirez (Eddie Ramirez); her grandchildren, Nate Ramirez, Elliana Ramirez, Ava Ramirez and Isabella Ramirez of Nashville, TN; her great grandchild Stewart Van Duzer (Gloria Van Duzer) of Chattanooga, TN; her grandchildren, Carlee Van Duzer of Augusta, GA and Will Van Duzer (Shanna Van Duzer) of Woodbury, MN; her daughter Elizabeth Coon of Lehigh Acres, FL; her granddaughter Sarah Hornby (Justin Hornby); her great grandchildren, Margaret Hornby and Noelle Hornby of Pauline, SC; her grandson Jon Coon of Pauline, SC; her great grandchild Liliana Coon of Fort Myers, FL; her grandson Aaron Coon of Pauline, SC; and her siblings, Donna O'Neill (Bob O'Neill), Peggy Holt (Lyndell Holt) of Sweetwater, NC and Gordon Stewart (Nickie Stewart).
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 16, 2020, at Baldwin Brother's Funeral & Crematorium by invitation only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The family wishes in lieu of flowers to please donate to Alzheimer's Association (Alz.org) or the Fort Myers Beach Lion's Club (fmblions.com).
Husband George Washington Sylvester Waldron
Born: 13 Jan 1813 - Bryan Co., GA 615
Christened:
Died: 24 May 1895 - Suwanee Shoals, Columbia County, FL 615
Buried: - Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia Co., Florida, USA
Father: Oliver Waldron
Mother: Ann Sylvester
Marriage: Cir 1839-1840
Wife Catherine Keightly Stewart
Born: 18 May 1820 133
Christened:
Died: 10 Jun 1874 133
Buried:
Children
1 M Elias Waldron
Born: 1840
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
2 M Keightey S. Waldron
Born: 18 May 1845 - Florida
Christened:
Died: 27 Dec 1915 - Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Buried: - Oak Cliff Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
3 M George W. S. Waldron Jr.
Born: 18 Feb 1847
Christened:
Died: 11 Oct 1910
Buried: - Oaklawn Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia County, Florida
4 M Newton Oliver Waldron
Born: 1 Mar 1849
Christened:
Died: 20 May 1925
Buried: - Riverside Cemetery, White Springs, Hamilton County, Florida
5 M Franklin Pierce Waldron
Born: 1854 - Suwannee Shoals, Columbia County, Florida, USA
Christened:
Died: 23 Jan 1931 - Lake City, Columbia County, Florida, USA
Buried: - Oaklawn Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia County, Florida
General Notes: Husband - George Washington Sylvester Waldron
1813-1895
PIERCE
George W. S. Waldron was an early resident of that portion of Ware now Pierce County, but moved from there to Florida in the early 1840s. He was born Jan. 13, 1813, in Bryan County, son of Oliver Waldron (Vol.17). He was thrice married. His first wife was Henrietta Raulerson, born March 12, 1818, daughter of Jacob Raulerson (Vol.I). They were married Sept. 5, 1833 in Wayne County, Ga. and she died 1838. By her two children were born. The second wife was Catherine Stewart, born May 18, 1820, in Wayne County, daughter of James B. Stewart (Vol.I). Five children were born by her. She died at her home in Columbia Co. Fla., June 10, 1874. The third wife was Mrs. Rebecca Lane-Raulerson of Columbia Co. Fla., born Jan. 9, 1845. By her six children were born. These thirteen children were:
1. Mical M.
2. James Carroll
3. Elias
4. Keightly S.
5. George W.
6. Newton Oliver
7. Franklin Pierce b. 1854, m. Charity C. Green.
8. John C. C.
9. Arizona
10. Minnesota
11. Oregon
12. George W. S. b. 1874, never married.
13. Lemuel Sebastian
Mr. Waldron lived in the 584th militia district of old Ware County, in the portion made into Pierce County in 1858. He served in the Indian War in two enlistments. He was. lieutenant in Capt. Simon Howard's company of Georgia militia, Sept. 10, 1836, and 2nd Corporal in Capt. James A. Sweat's company of Ware County militia, in 1838. He removed to Columbia County, Fla., in 1844, and settled near Suwannee Shoals, where he lived until his death May 24, 1895. He and his wife Catherine were buried at Corinth Methodist Church in Columbia county.
He applied for an Indian War pension Aug. 22, 1892, and stated that he was first married as above stated, and that his first wifeHenrietta died in 1838, and that he then married Catherine Stewart, and that she died as above stated. The pension was granted. His widow, Rebecca, applied May 8, 1911, for an Indian War widow's pension, and stated she was first married to ( ------ ) Raulerson, and then in 1861 to Geo. W. S. Waldron. Her pension was granted.
NOTE: (1) Some discrepancies appear in the record as to the marriages. Geo. W. S. Waldron is referred to in Jacob Raulerson's will as his son-in-law, and was given a legacy of $10.00. In the record as printed in the sketch of Jacob Raulerson his daughter Henrietta is shown as the wife of Abraham N. Knight. The latter was referred to in the Raulerson will as an "heir" along with others of his sons-in-law and children. In the Census of 1850 Knight's wife's name is shown as Harriet and by that name administered his estate in 1866. The Census indicates she was born in 1832 instead of 1818. Descendants say that she was Jacob Raulerson's daughter. Waldron in his pension application, testified that Henrietta (by which name she is shown in the old Jacob Raulerson Bible record) died in 1838.
(2) In her pension papers the third wife testified she and Geo. W. S. Waldron were married in 1861 by Peter Hays. However, the second wife did not die until June 10, 1874, according to his pension application. The 1870 Census shows that he and his wife Katie (Catherine) were living together.
Corinth Methodist Church, Columbia Co., FL records indicate that he was buried here, but no stone has been found.
Husband Henry Bennitt Van Duzer
Born: 6 Mar 1911 - Horseheads, New York 181
Christened:
Died: 12 Jan 1975 - Dunedin (Pinellas) FL 181
Buried:
Father: Jonas Sayre Van Duzer
Mother: Inez Dorothy Bennitt
Marriage: 21 Mar 1933 - Sullivan, NY
Wife Rebecca Putnam Stewart
Born: 6 May 1906 - Oil City, PA 182
Christened:
Died: 2 Jan 2001 - Sanford (Seminole) FL 182
Buried: - Holy Cross Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, Sanford, Seminole, Florida
Father: Robert William Stewart
Mother: Ida Rebecca Putnam
Children
1 F Gretchen Rebecca Van Duzer
Born: 6 Dec 1935 - Elmira, New York 433
Christened:
Died: 2 Sep 2010 - Orlando, Florida 433
Buried: 29 Sep 2010 - Holy Cross Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, Sanford, Seminole, Florida 433
Spouse: David Kunzer
Spouse: Harry Lee Crews 224
Marr: 1954 - Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida 432. (Divorced on 2 Feb 1971)
Spouse: Richard Harry Lewis
Marr: 11 May 1972 - Clay County, Florida. (Death of Spouse)
2 M William Henry Van Duzer
Born: 24 Dec 1937 - Elmira, New Youk
Christened:
Died: 22 Jan 2023
Buried:
Spouse: Marilena Muller
Marr: (Divorced on 1 May 1978)
Spouse: Carolyn Sue Stewart
Marr: 28 Mar 1979 - Ft Myers, Lee County, FL
General Notes: Husband - Henry Bennitt Van Duzer
Sex: Male
Age: 4
Birth Year (Estimated): 1911
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1915
Event Place: Horseheads, Chemung, New York, United States
Event Place (Original): Horseheads, A.D. 01, E.D. 03, Chemung, New York, United States
House Number: 15
Line Number: 18
Page: 26
Household
J Henry Van Duzer
Inez B Van Duzer
Lewis D Van Duzer
Citing this Record
"New York, State Census, 1915", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9FT-7LB : 4 June 2022), Bennett H Van Duzer in entry for J Henry Van Duzer, 1915.
Name: Henry B Vanduzer
Sex: Male
Age: 8
Birth Year (Estimated): 1912
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Horseheads, Chemung, New York, United States
Event Place (Original): Horseheads, ED 54, Chemung, New York, United States
Household Identifier: 128
Line Number: 63
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 6
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Household
J Sayre Vanduzer
Inez Vanduzer
Lewis Sayre Vanduzer Brother
Emily E Vanduzer
Jonas S Vanduzer
Digital Folder Number: 004966466
Microfilm Number: 1821093
Image Number: 654
Indexing Batch: N02074-4
Citing this Record
"United States, Census, 1920", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJ29-Z5M : Mon Jan 20 02:11:48 UTC 2025), Entry for J Sayre Vanduzer and Inez Vanduzer, 1920.
Name: Bennitt Vanduzer
Sex: Male
Age: 19
Birth Year (Estimated): 1911
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Horseheads, Chemung, New York, United States (Horseheads, Chemung, New York, United States)
Event Place (Original): Horseheads, 51, Chemung, New York, United States
Line Number: 12
Sheet Letter: A
Sheet Number: 6
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Household
Jonas Vanduzer
Inez D Vanduzer
Jonas S Vanduzer
Lewis S Vanduzer
Emily E Vanduzer
Digital Folder Number: 004952003
Microfilm Number: 2341150
Image Number: 798
Indexing Batch: N03915-5
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"United States, Census, 1930", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7H5-B3G : Fri Jan 10 08:40:31 UTC 2025), Entry for Jonas Vanduzer and Inez D Vanduzer, 1930.
Name: Henry Van Duzer
Sex: Male
Age: 29
Birthplace: New York
Residence Date: 1935
Residence Place: Syracuse, New York
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Elmira Heights, Horseheads, Chemung, New York, United States
Event Place (Original): New York, Chemung, Elmira Town, Elmira Heights
Enumeration District Number: 8-61 Elmira Town, Elmira Heights Village bounded by (N) Town Line; (E) village limits; (S) village limits; (W) village limits
Line Number: 57
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 9
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Household
Gretchen Van Duzer
William Van Duzer
Rebecca Van Duzer
Digital Folder Number: 005458181
Image Number: 426
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"United States, Census, 1940", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ52-6VC : Mon Jan 20 09:56:39 UTC 2025), Entry for Henry Van Duzer and Rebecca Van Duzer, 1940.
Name: Henry B Van Duzer
Birth Date: 06 Mar 1911
Birthplace: Horseheads, New York
Military Unit: Co L 3rd Regt
Military Service Place: New York Guard
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 16 Mar 1943
Event Place: Elmira, , New York, United States
Event Place (Original): Elmira, , New York, United States
Digital Folder Number: 100629139
Image Number: 93
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"New York, Records of the State National Guard, 1906-1954", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJY-FFBY : Sun Jul 21 04:36:36 UTC 2024), Entry for Henry B Van Duzer, 16 Mar 1943.
Name: Henry Bennitt Vanduzer
Sex: Unknown
Birth Date: 06 Mar 1911
Race: White
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 12 Jan 1975
Event Place: Pinellas, Florida, United States
Event Place (Original): Pinellas, Florida, United States
Certificate Number: 7030
File Name: Fdi09.txt
Line Number: 201648
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"Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VV7K-XSR : Wed Feb 19 11:15:05 UTC 2025), Entry for Henry Bennitt Vanduzer, 12 Jan 1975.
General Notes: Wife - Rebecca Putnam Stewart
In 1920 United States Federal Census
Rebecca Stewart
Gender:
Birth:
Pennsylvania, United States
Residence:
Cayuga, New York, USA
Age:
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Father:
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Census
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Date
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Rebecca Putnam Van Duzer (born Stewart)
Adds: residence
Gender:
Birth:
Polk, Venango, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence:
Southampton, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence:
Locke, Cayuga, New York, USA
Residence:
Cayuga, New York, United States
Residence:
Locke, A.D. 01, E.D. 01, Cayuga, New York, United States
Residence:
Longwood, Florida, United States
Residence:
Altamonte Springs, FL
Residence:
Altamonte Springs, Seminole, Florida, United States
Death:
Seminole, Florida, United States
Burial:
Parents:
Ida Rebecca Putman
Husband:
Daughter:
Husband James Henry Stokes
Born: 1800 - Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
Christened:
Died: 1871 - Covington County, Alabama
Buried:
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Wife
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 F Rachel Adeline Stokes
Born: 1826 - Georgia
Christened:
Died:
Buried: - Boones Creek Cemetery, Charlton County, Georgia
Spouse: William Cone Crews
Marr: Dec 1849
2 F Rebecca Anne Stokes
Born: 1828 - Florida
Christened:
Died: 28 Aug 1910
Buried: - Traders Hill (Charlton County) Georgia
3 M Lewis Albert Stokes
Born: 1837 - Georgia
Christened:
Died: 1905 - Florida
Buried: - Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Nassau County, Florida