Conkey, John
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1. Conkey, John was born on 1 Dec 1778 in Pelham, MA, USA; died on 18 May 1853 in Troy, New York, USA; was buried after 18 May 1853 in Oakwood Cemetery. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: John Conkey
Notes:
Maybe died in 1859
Buried:
Plot J26
Find-a-grave memorial 117223702.
Lists cause of death: Cancer in Neck.John married Beeman, Eunice on 24 May 1812 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA. Eunice was born on 5 May 1792; died on 6 Mar 1834. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Conkey, John Beeman
was born on 23 Oct 1813 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA.
- 3. Conkey, Ithamar
was born on 15 May 1815 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA; died on 30 Apr 1867 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA.
- 4. Conkey, Eunice E
was born on 19 Apr 1817.
- 5. Conkey, Maria L
was born on 25 Oct 1818 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA.
- 6. Conkey, Charles F
was born on 4 May 1820 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA.
- 7. Conkey, Adaline
was born on 17 Aug 1822.
- 8. Conkey, Boy
was born on 17 Aug 1822; died on 6 Sep 1822.
Generation: 2
2. Conkey, John Beeman (1.John1) was born on 23 Oct 1813 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA.
3. Conkey, Ithamar
(1.John1) was born on 15 May 1815 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA; died on 30 Apr 1867 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Musician, organise, singer (bass)
- Census: 2 Oct 1850, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; : 35y
- Census: 2 Oct 1850, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; : 48y
- Occupation: 2 Oct 1850, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; Wool Merchant
Notes:
Composer of tune "Rathbun." Today sung as "In the cross of Christ I glory," 1849
From Cyber Hymnal (on-line) [http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/c/o/n/conkey_i.htm]
Conkey played the organ for a while at the Central Baptist Church in Norwich, Connecticut. In 1850, he moved to New York City and sang as a bass soloist in choirs at Calvary Episcopal Church and Grace Church. Beginning in 1861, he was the bass soloist and quarter choir director at the Madison Avenue Baptist Church, where he served until his death.
From the National Register of Historic Places (http://nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/MA/Hampshire/state.html)
Conkey-Stevens House (added 1979 - Building - #79000352)
664 Main St., Amherst
Historic Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Cutler,Robert
Architectural Style: Second Empire
Historic Person: Conkey, Ithamar
Significant Year: 1879, 1889, 1840
Area of Significance: Architecture, Politics/Government, Law
Period of Significance: 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use
Central Baptist Church - Ithamar Conkey was Its First Organist
1891-1925
Plaque was sponsored by members of Central Baptist Church. Church is Located on Union Square. Central Baptist Church was founded in 1840 and under the zeal and energy of Rev. Miner G. Clarke grew rapidly to over 400 members. The church's first organist, Ithamar Conkey, composed the music to "In the Cross of Christ I Glory" in 1849. William Howard Doane, the prominent hymn writer, was baptized in the church in 1851. The present edifice was constructed on this site in 1891 at a cost of $68,300 and in 1899, Bushnell Chapel, since replaced in 1978, was erected. The present Sunday school, known originally as the "Gilbert Property," was purchased in 1925 and subsequently joined to the church by an office wing, largely through the efforts of Charles D. and Charles F. Noyes. The cornerstone of the present building was laid in 1891, "that upon it may stand for years to come a temple that shall be open to all who desire to worship the God of our Fathers, whether they be rich or poor, high or low, home or foreign born, and without respect to races or conditions, all shall be alike, welcome." source: http://wp.theforgottenfounders.com/tag/church-norwich-ct/
Occupation:
Conkey played the organ for a while at the Central Baptist Church in Norwich, Connecticut. In 1850, he moved to New York City and was a bass soloist in choirs at Calvary Episcopal Church and Grace Church. Beginning in 1861, he was the bass soloist and quarter choir director at the Madison Avenue Baptist Church, where he served until his death.
From: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/c/o/n/conkey_i.htmIthamar married Billings, Elizabeth before 1844. Elizabeth was born about 1810 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Conkey, Mary
was born about 1844 in New York, USA.
- 10. Conkey, Charles
was born about 1849 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.
- 11. Conkey, John Franklin
was born on 17 Apr 1852 in New York, New York, USA; died on 22 Aug 1937 in Fullerton, Orange, California; was buried on 22 Aug 1937 in Fullerton, Orange, California.
4. Conkey, Eunice E (1.John1) was born on 19 Apr 1817.
5. Conkey, Maria L (1.John1) was born on 25 Oct 1818 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA.
6. Conkey, Charles F (1.John1) was born on 4 May 1820 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co. MA.
7. Conkey, Adaline (1.John1) was born on 17 Aug 1822.
8. Conkey, Boy (1.John1) was born on 17 Aug 1822; died on 6 Sep 1822.
Generation: 3
9. Conkey, Mary (3.Ithamar2, 1.John1) was born about 1844 in New York, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 2 Oct 1850, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; : 6y
- Census: 2 Oct 1850, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; : 6y
10. Conkey, Charles (3.Ithamar2, 1.John1) was born about 1849 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Insurance
- Census: 2 Oct 1850, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; : 1y
- Census: 2 Oct 1850, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA; : 1y
- Residence: 1872, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA; Address:
62 Catherine
11. Conkey, John Franklin
(3.Ithamar2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Apr 1852 in New York, New York, USA; died on 22 Aug 1937 in Fullerton, Orange, California; was buried on 22 Aug 1937 in Fullerton, Orange, California.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Attorney at law
- Census: 11 Jul 1870, South Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; : 18y; Address:
Kingston - Census: 22 Jun 1875, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York
- Census: 3 Jun 1880, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York; : 28y
- Occupation: 3 Jun 1880, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York; Law Student
- Census: 7 Jun 1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; : 48y; Address:
262 Seventh St. - Occupation: 7 Jun 1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; Lawyer
- Census: 16 Apr 1910, 1910 US Census, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; : 58y
- Occupation: 16 Apr 1910, 1910 US Census, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; Editor
- Census: 9 Jan 1920, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; : 67y; Address:
217 W. Chapel - Occupation: 9 Jan 1920, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; Postmaster
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Fullerton, Orange, California; : 77y; Address:
127 E. Whiting, Fullerton - Occupation: 1 Apr 1930, Fullerton, Orange, California; Attorney at law
Notes:
Came to California in 1892 for Blanch's health
Lived in Sarasota Springs, NY; San Jose, CA; Santa Maria, CA; Fullerton, CA.
Kept a family history. Three McConkey brothers immigrated to Worchester, MA, then to Pelham MA. Supposedly, there is a history of Pelham and Amherst that details this lineage
Occupation:
Appears in California History of the Bench and Bar of Southern California, 1909, p 144,
"John F. Conkey
Santa Maria. Born April 17, 1852, in New York City, son of Ithamar and Elizabeth (Belling) Conkey. Received his education in the public schools of New York City. Admitted to the bar at Saratoga Sprints, NY, in September 1880; Moved to California in 1890, and has since been engaged in the practice of his profession in Santa Maria. Served eight years as a member of 22nd Separate Company of Native Sons of the Golden West. Democrat.
Source Ancestry.com
Occupation:
General nature of industry, business or establishment: Own Paper
Whether employer, employee, or working on own account: Employer
Occupation:
Industry, business or establishment: US Govt. P.O.
Employer, salary or wage worker, or working on own account: Wage earner
Occupation:
Industry: Professional
Class of worker: Own AccountJohn married Moscrip, Blanch Agusta on 17 Sep 1874 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York. Blanch (daughter of Moscrip, Robert Stevens and Weaver, Mary Abbie) was born on 2 Jun 1853 in New York, USA; died on 26 Jan 1932 in Fullerton, Orange, California; was buried on 26 Jan 1932 in Fullerton, Orange, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Conkey, Robert Moscrip
was born on 3 Aug 1875 in New York, USA; died on 28 Aug 1962 in Newport Beach, California; was buried on 28 Aug 1962 in Fullerton, Orange, California.
- 13. Conkey, Mary Elizabeth
was born on 16 Apr 1884 in New York, USA; died on 23 Jan 1979 in Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California, USA.
- 14. Conkey, Marie Louise
was born on 3 Jan 1888 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York; died in Jan 1976.
Generation: 4
12. Conkey, Robert Moscrip
(11.John3, 3.Ithamar2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Aug 1875 in New York, USA; died on 28 Aug 1962 in Newport Beach, California; was buried on 28 Aug 1962 in Fullerton, Orange, California.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Printer
- Census: 16 Jun 1880, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York; : 4y
- Census: 7 Jun 1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; : 24y; Address:
262 Seventh St. - Occupation: 7 Jun 1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; Musician
- Census: 16 Apr 1910, 1910 US Census, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; : 34y
- Occupation: 16 Apr 1910, 1910 US Census, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; Editor
- Census: 9 Jan 1920, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; : 44y
- Occupation: 9 Jan 1920, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; Printer
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Fullerton, Orange, California; : 54y; Address:
127 E. Whiting, Fullerton - Occupation: 1 Apr 1930, Fullerton, Orange, California; Printer
- Census: 1 Apr 1940, Monterey, Monterey, California; : 64y; Address:
11 B, Monroe, Rear - Occupation: 1 Apr 1940, Monterey, Monterey, California; Printer
- Cremation: 28 Aug 1962, Fairhaven Mem. Park, Orange Co. CA
Notes:
Occupation:
General nature of industry, business or establishment: Own Paper
Whether employer, employee, or working on own account: Employer
Occupation:
Industry, business or establishment: Publishing H
Employer, salary or wage worker, or working on own account: Wage earner
Occupation:
Industry: ship
Class of worker: Wage earner
Occupation:
Industry: Shop or Newspaper
Class of worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Died:
Carcinoma of right upper lobe of lungFamily/Spouse: Coon, Georgia Prudence. Georgia was born on 24 Feb 1880 in Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin; died on 18 Feb 1938 in Orange County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Conkey, Mary Elizabeth
(11.John3, 3.Ithamar2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Apr 1884 in New York, USA; died on 23 Jan 1979 in Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California, USA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Mary Elizabeth Harris
- Census: 7 Jun 1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; : 16y; Address:
262 Seventh St. - Occupation: 7 Jun 1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; At School
- Census: 16 Apr 1910, 1910 US Census, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; : 25y
- Occupation: 16 Apr 1910, 1910 US Census, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; Musician
- Census: 1940, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; : 55y; Address:
415 Royal Hawaiian Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii
Notes:
Occupation:
General nature of industry, business or establishment: Picture ShowMary married Harris, Dan E. on 23 Sep 1909 in Redwood City, San Mateo, California, and was divorced on 30 Aug 1911. Dan was born in 1885 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Mary married McBride, Bruce on 2 Feb 1915 in Santa Ana, California. Bruce was born on 23 Feb 1879 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA; died on 26 Dec 1941 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Mary married Ropp, Roy in 1963 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada. Roy was born on 19 Jun 1888 in Kansas; died on 8 May 1974 in Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, California, USA; was buried on 13 May 1974 in Mountain Valley Mem. Park, Joshua Tree, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Conkey, Marie Louise
(11.John3, 3.Ithamar2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Jan 1888 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York; died in Jan 1976.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Carrie Louise Moscrip
- Census: 7 Jun 1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; : 12y; Address:
262 Seventh St. - Occupation: 7 Jun 1900, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA; At School
- Census: 15 Apr 1910, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; : 22y; Address:
North Lincoln - Occupation: 15 Apr 1910, Santa Maria, San Louis Obispo, California; None
- Census: 10 Jan 1920, Pismo Township, San Louis Obispo, CA; : 32y
- Census: 12 Jan 1920, Pismo Township, San Louis Obispo, CA; : 32y
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Watsonville, Monterey, California; : 40y; Address:
50 W. Fifth - Census: 1 Apr 1940, Monterey, Monterey, California; : 52y; Address:
11 B, Monroe, Rear - Occupation: 1 Apr 1940, Monterey, Monterey, California; None
Notes:
Birth:
Birth date verified by U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Claim date: 20 Jan 1953. (Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Also confirmed in Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 )
Died:
Last address listes: Australia and islands in the Pacific (
Source Citation: Number: 556-21-6437; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1973
Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. )Marie married Cutter, Winthrop Jackman on 6 May 1905 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, and was divorced in 1913. Winthrop (son of Cutter, Dr. Frederic Augustus and Ahern, Elizabeth T) was born on 30 Aug 1877 in Sutton Flatt, District of Bedford, Quebec, Canada; died on 3 Jul 1931 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; was buried on 6 Jul 1931 in Inglewood, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Cutter, Ronald Stuart
was born in Sep 1905; died on 10 Feb 1907; was buried on 10 Feb 1907 in Santa Maria Cemetery District.
- 16. Cutter, Robert Ahern
was born on 26 Jan 1907 in Santa Maria, Sannta Barbara, California; died on 4 Jan 1994 in Newport, NSW Australia.
Marie married Stephenson, Sylvester Sheets on 28 Jun 1915, and was divorced in 1938. Sylvester (son of Stephenson, Henry and Sheets, Rebecca) was born on 17 Jul 1883 in Kansas; died on 23 Sep 1938 in Santa Cruz, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Marie married Ringo, George Bert in 1938. George (son of Ringo, Herbert Cornelius and Todd, Martha A) was born on 25 May 1880 in Cuttings, Clackamas, Oregon; died on 2 May 1959 in Monterey, Monterey, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]