Warren Family
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A special thank you to Dale Campbell, descendant of the Warren Family for sharing the history and wonderful old photos!
A special thank you to Dale Campbell, descendant of the Warren Family for sharing the history and wonderful old photos!
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(The following excerpts are taken from the publication: History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins and Schuyler Counties New York 1879 written by: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) Peirce, H. B. (Henry B.)
Please note: The Warren Family tends to lean more on this publication than the Ausburn Towner publication listed below, as the event dates and ages of family members seem to line up more accurately with their family records.
The first permanent settlement effected by white men in the territory now included in the limits of Chemung County was that of William Wynkoop, William Buck, and his son, Elijah, Daniel McDowell, Joseph Bennett, Thomas Burt, Enoch Warren, and his son, Enoch, Jr., who, in the spring of 1786, came up the Susquehanna and Chemung Rivers in canoes and Durham boats, and located from Wynkoop's Creek westward to the second narrows.
Among the prominent citizens who settled here in the earliest days we should not forget to mention the names of Thomas Burt, who came from Connecticut, and located on lot No. 7, containing about 700 acres. He lived to be nearly one hundred years of age. Of Enoch Warren and his son Enoch Warren, Jr., who came from Connecticut, and settled just west of the Second Narrows. Sands Warren (a grandson of Enoch Warren, Jr.), now nearly ninety years of age, resides in the central part of the town.
Enoch Warren held the office of Town Supervisor from 1797 to 1803.
Taken from the assessment-roll of the real and personal estate in the town of Chemung and County of Tioga, made the 10th day of December, 1799, according to the directions of the statute entitles "An Act for the Assessment and Collection of Taxes." Assessment made by John Kress, Thomas Keeney and Elijah Buck, assessors of the town of Chemung:
Enoch Warren, house and farm. Value of Real Estate: $895.00. Value of Personal Estate: $150.00.
Enoch Warren, Jr., house and farm. Value of Real Estate $1,542.00. Value of Personal Estate: $146.00
Biographical Sketch - Nelson Warren
was born August 26, 1806, in the town of Chemung being the fifth son of Enoch and Betsey Warren, both natives of Connecticut, who emigrated to New York in the year 1791,locating one year at Nanticoke, and from thence moved to Chemung County, then Tioga. Here the worthy couple lived to a good old age, rearing a family of ten children, three of whom are now living. Enoch Warren died in the year 1834, aged seventy years. His wife died in 1859. aged eighty-nine years.
Nelson began life as a farmer, working on his father's farm until he was sixteen years of age. He then started out for himself, turning his hand to whatever presented itself to earn an honest dollar. He purchased his first land in the year 1832 and the following year purchased the farm on which he now resides, which at the time was heavily timbered; and having from time to time added to the first purchase, his broad acres now reach the high figure of 1300.
July 19, 1832, he married Jerusha, a daughter of Gideon and Azuba Griswold, of Chemung, formerly of Connecticut. The first years of their married life were passed in a log house, near the site of their present residence.
Six children were born to them, two of whom are now living. Tabitha S., wife of Miles Decker, now living at Addison, Steuben Co; Ray married Charlotte L., daughter of William and Agnes Cooper, of Chemung; Polly A., now deceased, married Miles Cooper, two children survive her. The following are also deceased: Nile, Isabell, and Zachary. Mr. Warren endured all the privations and hardships of pioneer life, but being possessed of industry and energy, coupled with an indomitable will, has succeeded in accumulating a goodly portion of this world's goods.
Politically Mr. Warren was a Whig, subsequently a Republican, and now is identified with the Greenback movement.
In addition to agricultural pursuits he has been largely engaged in lumbering and in partnership with John Johnson erected a steam saw-mill. Although on the down-hill of life, past the Scriptural age of three score and ten, he retains in a remarkable degree the vigor and elasticity of youth. May the remainder of his life be passed pleasantly, enjoying the fruits of his toil!
Please note: The Warren Family tends to lean more on this publication than the Ausburn Towner publication listed below, as the event dates and ages of family members seem to line up more accurately with their family records.
The first permanent settlement effected by white men in the territory now included in the limits of Chemung County was that of William Wynkoop, William Buck, and his son, Elijah, Daniel McDowell, Joseph Bennett, Thomas Burt, Enoch Warren, and his son, Enoch, Jr., who, in the spring of 1786, came up the Susquehanna and Chemung Rivers in canoes and Durham boats, and located from Wynkoop's Creek westward to the second narrows.
Among the prominent citizens who settled here in the earliest days we should not forget to mention the names of Thomas Burt, who came from Connecticut, and located on lot No. 7, containing about 700 acres. He lived to be nearly one hundred years of age. Of Enoch Warren and his son Enoch Warren, Jr., who came from Connecticut, and settled just west of the Second Narrows. Sands Warren (a grandson of Enoch Warren, Jr.), now nearly ninety years of age, resides in the central part of the town.
Enoch Warren held the office of Town Supervisor from 1797 to 1803.
Taken from the assessment-roll of the real and personal estate in the town of Chemung and County of Tioga, made the 10th day of December, 1799, according to the directions of the statute entitles "An Act for the Assessment and Collection of Taxes." Assessment made by John Kress, Thomas Keeney and Elijah Buck, assessors of the town of Chemung:
Enoch Warren, house and farm. Value of Real Estate: $895.00. Value of Personal Estate: $150.00.
Enoch Warren, Jr., house and farm. Value of Real Estate $1,542.00. Value of Personal Estate: $146.00
Biographical Sketch - Nelson Warren
was born August 26, 1806, in the town of Chemung being the fifth son of Enoch and Betsey Warren, both natives of Connecticut, who emigrated to New York in the year 1791,locating one year at Nanticoke, and from thence moved to Chemung County, then Tioga. Here the worthy couple lived to a good old age, rearing a family of ten children, three of whom are now living. Enoch Warren died in the year 1834, aged seventy years. His wife died in 1859. aged eighty-nine years.
Nelson began life as a farmer, working on his father's farm until he was sixteen years of age. He then started out for himself, turning his hand to whatever presented itself to earn an honest dollar. He purchased his first land in the year 1832 and the following year purchased the farm on which he now resides, which at the time was heavily timbered; and having from time to time added to the first purchase, his broad acres now reach the high figure of 1300.
July 19, 1832, he married Jerusha, a daughter of Gideon and Azuba Griswold, of Chemung, formerly of Connecticut. The first years of their married life were passed in a log house, near the site of their present residence.
Six children were born to them, two of whom are now living. Tabitha S., wife of Miles Decker, now living at Addison, Steuben Co; Ray married Charlotte L., daughter of William and Agnes Cooper, of Chemung; Polly A., now deceased, married Miles Cooper, two children survive her. The following are also deceased: Nile, Isabell, and Zachary. Mr. Warren endured all the privations and hardships of pioneer life, but being possessed of industry and energy, coupled with an indomitable will, has succeeded in accumulating a goodly portion of this world's goods.
Politically Mr. Warren was a Whig, subsequently a Republican, and now is identified with the Greenback movement.
In addition to agricultural pursuits he has been largely engaged in lumbering and in partnership with John Johnson erected a steam saw-mill. Although on the down-hill of life, past the Scriptural age of three score and ten, he retains in a remarkable degree the vigor and elasticity of youth. May the remainder of his life be passed pleasantly, enjoying the fruits of his toil!
(Excerpts taken from the publication: A History of Chemung Valley and Its People 1836 - 1892,
by Ausburn Towner.
by Ausburn Towner.
Enoch Warren, born in Connecticut in 1790, came to Chemung among the earliest settlers and bought 1,500 acres of land (now known as Warren Flats). Here he remained until his death at the age of seventy-five years. He was a prominent businessman, served his town as supervisor many years, and held other offices of trust. He married Betsey Selleck, who died in Chemung at the age of ninety-nine years. Their children were Sylvanus, John G., Molly, Sands, Ray, Betsey, Nelson, Guy, George and Nile.
The Geneva Gazette, Geneva, New York, September 22, 1813
Whereas by wife Betsey has eloped from my bed and board without any reasonable cause whatsoever – this is therefore to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting.
Chemung, Sept. 13, 1813
Enoch Warren
George Warren was born in Chemung, NY, where he remained until his death in 1890, at the age of seventy-nine years. He was a farmer, and married Celestia daughter of Abraham and Betsey Middaugh, of Chemung. Their children were Arminda, Sylvanus, Sally Ann, George H., Emeline, Ursula, Birdie, Susan, Elmer E. , and James. The latter was born in Chemung, Aug. 4, 1833 of which place he has been a lifelong resident. He married, July 23, 1853, Julia A. Cooper, who was born Oct 30, 1833, a daughter of Wm and Agnes (Longcoy) Cooper, and by her he had two children, George N. born Sept 28, 1854 and Josephine, born Nov. 19, 1856. He is proprietor and owner of the Warren Hotel at Chemung and is also a farmer, tobacco grower, and cigar manufacturer. His son, George N. Warren, married Susan, daughter of Joseph H. Harris of Bradford, PA She died in Oct 1879, aged thirty three, leaving one daughter, Sarah, born Nov 11, 1877. George N. is a resident of St. Paul, Minn. and a builder and dealer in real estate. He has served as representative two terms. Josephine Warren married in 1881, Henry Cornell of Chemung, who died in 1882 at the age of twenty eight.
Nelson Warren, born Aug. 26, 1806 married Aug. 19, 1832, Gerucia, daughter of Gideon and Zuba (Scott) Griswold, of Chemung, by whom he had the following children: Tabatha S. born Oct 9, 1832, Ray born July 5, 1834, Sally A., born July 17, 1836, Nile, born Oct 20, 1837, Isabella born April 22, 1846, and Zacharias born December 27, 1847. Ray Warren married Charlotte, daughter of Wm and Agnes (Longcoy) Cooper, by whom he has three children: Calista I., Nelson W., and Sands G. Mr Warren resides on the homestead farm. Nelson Warren built the sawmill located in the north part of the town of Chemung on the Warren farm and is living at the age of eighty two, his wife being seventy eight. Sands Wheeler was born in Chemung, where all his children were born and died in 1878, aged eighty two. His wife Electa (Griswold) Warren, died in 1872 aged sixty two. She was a daughter of Gideon Griswold. Their children were Theodore M., Rulandus B., Frances and Betsey. Rulandus B, born May 25, 1824 married Lucy Treatsinger by whom he had four children: Sands, of Texas, George and Frank of Wayne and Martha (Mrs. Tuttle). She was a daughter of his first wife. Emily (Mitchell) Warren. Mr. Warren resides on the home farm, which comprises 500 acres. He was named after the first physician in Elmira - Dr. R. Bancroft.
The Geneva Gazette, Geneva, New York, September 22, 1813
Whereas by wife Betsey has eloped from my bed and board without any reasonable cause whatsoever – this is therefore to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting.
Chemung, Sept. 13, 1813
Enoch Warren
George Warren was born in Chemung, NY, where he remained until his death in 1890, at the age of seventy-nine years. He was a farmer, and married Celestia daughter of Abraham and Betsey Middaugh, of Chemung. Their children were Arminda, Sylvanus, Sally Ann, George H., Emeline, Ursula, Birdie, Susan, Elmer E. , and James. The latter was born in Chemung, Aug. 4, 1833 of which place he has been a lifelong resident. He married, July 23, 1853, Julia A. Cooper, who was born Oct 30, 1833, a daughter of Wm and Agnes (Longcoy) Cooper, and by her he had two children, George N. born Sept 28, 1854 and Josephine, born Nov. 19, 1856. He is proprietor and owner of the Warren Hotel at Chemung and is also a farmer, tobacco grower, and cigar manufacturer. His son, George N. Warren, married Susan, daughter of Joseph H. Harris of Bradford, PA She died in Oct 1879, aged thirty three, leaving one daughter, Sarah, born Nov 11, 1877. George N. is a resident of St. Paul, Minn. and a builder and dealer in real estate. He has served as representative two terms. Josephine Warren married in 1881, Henry Cornell of Chemung, who died in 1882 at the age of twenty eight.
Nelson Warren, born Aug. 26, 1806 married Aug. 19, 1832, Gerucia, daughter of Gideon and Zuba (Scott) Griswold, of Chemung, by whom he had the following children: Tabatha S. born Oct 9, 1832, Ray born July 5, 1834, Sally A., born July 17, 1836, Nile, born Oct 20, 1837, Isabella born April 22, 1846, and Zacharias born December 27, 1847. Ray Warren married Charlotte, daughter of Wm and Agnes (Longcoy) Cooper, by whom he has three children: Calista I., Nelson W., and Sands G. Mr Warren resides on the homestead farm. Nelson Warren built the sawmill located in the north part of the town of Chemung on the Warren farm and is living at the age of eighty two, his wife being seventy eight. Sands Wheeler was born in Chemung, where all his children were born and died in 1878, aged eighty two. His wife Electa (Griswold) Warren, died in 1872 aged sixty two. She was a daughter of Gideon Griswold. Their children were Theodore M., Rulandus B., Frances and Betsey. Rulandus B, born May 25, 1824 married Lucy Treatsinger by whom he had four children: Sands, of Texas, George and Frank of Wayne and Martha (Mrs. Tuttle). She was a daughter of his first wife. Emily (Mitchell) Warren. Mr. Warren resides on the home farm, which comprises 500 acres. He was named after the first physician in Elmira - Dr. R. Bancroft.
In 1828 or '29 Sands Warren, an uncle of James Warren, built a saw-mill on Wynkoop Creek. On this site now stands a steam saw-mill operated by R.B. Warren. About half a mile above this a mill was built by a Mr. Weller, commonly known as the "brush mill". It afterward fell into Warren's hands and he conducted them both. In 1849 or possibly in 1850 Thomas Maxson built a saw-mill a few rods above the Warren mill, and still farther on, possibly a quarter of a mile, was a mill built by Hubbard Jackson, and yet farther another by Nelson Warren. The later still runs a mill on this site. It is a water-power mill.
James Warren,
(It was here (in the Town of Chemung) that Asahel Buck built a hotel early in the century, known as the "Great Western." From time to time it received additions to its structure until its architectural appearance was peculiar indeed. It covered nearly a quarter of an acre of ground and was afterward kept by George W. Buck for many years. The original building was burned in 1874.)
In the mid 1870's James Warren rebuilt the hotel, known as the Chemung House. He was proprietor and also a cigar manufacturer. He sold the hotel in 1905 to Walter D. Parks from Waverly with Milton Bodine being interim manager until William E. Howell bought it from Parks later in the same year. During this time, Warren built the structure across the street from the hotel. George W. Campbell operated a grocery store here from 1916 on. He sold to Elmer Weston at the end of 1926, inheriting the $800/yr postmaster job from Campbell as well. This building eventually became Elmer Weston's Serv-u Save-u. James Warren also erected a building on the same side of the road as the Erie Railroad station, up from the station along with a wooden sidewalk from the railroad station to his hotel in the 1900's.
James Warren,
(It was here (in the Town of Chemung) that Asahel Buck built a hotel early in the century, known as the "Great Western." From time to time it received additions to its structure until its architectural appearance was peculiar indeed. It covered nearly a quarter of an acre of ground and was afterward kept by George W. Buck for many years. The original building was burned in 1874.)
In the mid 1870's James Warren rebuilt the hotel, known as the Chemung House. He was proprietor and also a cigar manufacturer. He sold the hotel in 1905 to Walter D. Parks from Waverly with Milton Bodine being interim manager until William E. Howell bought it from Parks later in the same year. During this time, Warren built the structure across the street from the hotel. George W. Campbell operated a grocery store here from 1916 on. He sold to Elmer Weston at the end of 1926, inheriting the $800/yr postmaster job from Campbell as well. This building eventually became Elmer Weston's Serv-u Save-u. James Warren also erected a building on the same side of the road as the Erie Railroad station, up from the station along with a wooden sidewalk from the railroad station to his hotel in the 1900's.
A special thank you to contributor & Warren descendant, Dale Campbell for sharing these wonderful old photos and history of the Warren Family!!