Captain Joseph Dyckman

   Joseph Dyckman (also spelled Dikeman and Dykeman) is the ancestor that solved the mystery that started my quest into my family tree.  Quite young, I was fascinated that my Grandmother on one side of the family and my Grandfather on the other had the same last name.   I wanted to know just how they were related, and it took some time to find the answer- they are distant cousins.   

  Joseph Dyckman was born about 1737 in Fairfield County, Connecticut, to Frederick Dyckman and his wife Ann, being the oldest child. His known siblings are Thaddeus, Levi, Mary, and Ann. Unfortunately the records for this time period are very sparse so we don’t know for sure how many siblings Joseph may have had nor much of his early life.

  We do know from the records in Redding, Fairfield County, CT that he was married to Eunice Darling on My 25 1757 by Reverend Nathaniel Bartlett. Their Children included Hezekiah, Benjamin, Joseph, Sally, Arron, Peter, Ezra, and Eunice, who were baptized in Redding, Connecticut.  He also married Elizabeth Smith and Miss Judd. His other known children were Elizabeth, Daniel, Abigail, Ruhama, Phebe, and Ann, but their mother is unidentified.

Joseph and at least three of his sons (Joseph, Hezekiah, and Benjamin) served in the American Revolution.  As Lieutenant  he brought in three conspirators, and as Captain he collected seven pounds eight shillings for bringing prisoners.  Joseph is a recognized Patriot for the DAR, so anyone who descendants from him qualifies for the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Daughters of the American Revolution. 

Here is a list of some of the men in Col. Field’s Regiment, including Captain Joseph at the bottom.

Benjamin Dikeman - Dyckman - Dykeman - Dykman

Benjamin Dikeman is one of my Revolutionary War ancestors, and since names and dates don't tell half the story, I thought I'd tell you a little bit about him.

Benjamin was one of 14 children born to Joseph Dikeman (abt 1737 - 1822)  and Eunice Darling (Jan 25 1736 - death unknown). The others were Ann, Phebe, Hezekiah, Joseph, Sally, Aaron, Peter, Ezra, Eunice, Elizabeth, Daniel, Abigail, and Ruhama.  Benjamin was born the 24th of May in 1761, in Redding, Connecticut and died 8 April 1845. Three of those sons were ancestors of mine, of them, Benjamin was the second son and fourth child in the family.
   
Benjamin enlisted 1781 in the Dutchess County Militia, and is listed as belonging to the company commanded by Captains Williams & Dykeman (his father) In his pension application, he mentions his three sons, 2 which are wealthy farmers and the other a cattle dealer and butcher.

Benjamin Dyckman Married Huldah Kelly in Patterson, Putnam County, NY, daughter of Jonathan Kelly and Priscilla King. Benjamin & Huldah had four children that we know of, some sources say there were more children that died young:

 Isaac Dykman was born 29 Dec 1788 in Dutchess County, NY and died Jan 16 1872 in Putnam County, NY. (note: Putnam County was created from southern Dutchess County in 1812) Isaac married Polly Wood on 18 Sept 1808, and they had a family of six children - Jane, James, Eunice, Mary, George, and Emma.  Polly was Born Nov 19 1778 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT and died Sept 14, 1867 in Patterson, Putnam County, NY. In 1850 he is listed as a farmer.

  Ezra Dykeman was born Dec 13, 1771 in Dutchess County, NY and died Sept 29, 1857. He married Keturah Ellis who was born June 27, 1797and died Dec 9 1878. According to His  brother Isaac's will, he had three daughters Martha, Emily, and Eliza. He was a farmer. He was most likely named after his uncle Ezra Dyckman, Joseph's Brother, who died in 1771.

 Priscilla Dykeman was born about 1792. She was most likely named after her grandmother, Priscilla King Kelly.She married James Baker.

 Benjamin Dykeman, (the younger) was born 1796 in Dutchess County, NY and died July 28, 1860. Benjamin married a woman named Asenath who was born 21 July 1790 and died 9 Dec 1873. They had a family of seven children - Beulah, Mary Elizabeth, Albert, Huldah, Sarah, Isaac, & Charles. In the 1850 census Benjamin was listed as a butcher.

Benjamin's son Isaac had a daughter, Emma C. Dykeman. That daughter married her second cousin, Daniel W. Dykeman. But then, thats another story for another day...

Sources Include:
Johannes Dyckman of Fort Orange, Volumes 1& 2
Barbour Records of Redding, Connecticut
Barbour Records of Norwalk, Connecticut
Censuses from 1800 to 1870
History of Redding CT
Revolutionary War Pension of Benjamin Dyckman
Records of Robert H Dykeman Sr.

Thomas Trowbridge, 10th Great Grandfather

Today's Genealogy find... I'm the 10th great granddaughter of Thomas Trowbridge of Taunton, England. If you watch Who do you think you are? on TLC Season 4, Episode 6 (Cindy Crawford), it tells all about him and his heritage. Fought in the English Civil War and a descendant of Charlemagne! 

1 Thomas Trowbridge b: 1598, d: Bef. 07 Feb 1672
+ Elizabeth Marshall b: 24 Mar 1602, d: 1641
...2 Elizabeth Trowbridge b: 06 Mar 1627, d: 10 May 1630
...2 John Trowbridge b: 05 Nov 1629, d: 16 Feb 1653
...2 Thomas Trowbridge b: 11 Dec 1631
...2 William Trowbridge b: 03 Sep 1633, d: Nov 1688
     + Elizabeth Lamberton b: Abt. 1632, d: Abt. 1716
......3 James Trowbridge b: 26 Mar 1664, d: May 1732
        + Mary Belden b: 17 Nov 1677, d: Aft. 1737
.........4 Daniel Trowbridge b: 13 Aug 1701
           + Sarah Seymour
............5 Daniel Trowbridge b: 25 Aug 1726
............5 Stephen Trowbridge b: 16 Sep 1727
............5 James Trowbridge b: 14 Dec 1729
............5 Sarah Trowbridge b: Abt. 1732, d: 14 Jan 1788
               + James Olmstead b: 17 May 1730, d: 29 Sep 1807
...............6 James Olmstead b: 04 Apr 1755, d: 04 Jan 1841
...............6 Seth Olmstead b: 1756, d: 22 Jul 1763
...............6 Isaac Olmstead b: 22 Jan 1759, d: 30 Dec 1795
                 + Sarah Lyon d: 18 Nov 1852
                 + Mary Parsons d: 26 Sep 1793
..................7 Alden Olmstead b: 23 Aug 1784, d: 06 Mar 1815
                    + Sarah Sally Smith b: 1784, d: 1870
.....................8 Lorenzo D. Olmstead b: 29 Feb 1808, d: 17 Aug 1895
                       + Julia A. Olmstead b: Abt. 1813
........................9 Artemesia Olmstead b: 30 Mar 1834, d: 04 Aug 1864
                          + Samuel Middlebrook b: 1822, d: 1908
...........................10 Charles O Middlebrook b: 10 Aug 1852
...........................10 Samuel Middlebrook b: 21 Sep 1854, d: 28 Apr 1906
...........................10 Belle (Minnie) Middlebrook b: 13 Nov 1858, d: 05 Dec 1887
                               + Frank Eugene Williams b: 06 Nov 1858, d: 07 Aug 1910
........................9 Lorenzo Vail Olmstead b: 01 Feb 1849, d: 08 Jun 1924
                          + Lavinia Bennett b: 25 Dec 1845, d: 26 Aug 1889
...........................10 Grace L.(Daisy) Olmstead b: 10 Aug 1883, d: 09 Jan 1974
                           + Jesse Belmont Williams b: 01 Aug 1878, d: 08 Mar 1941
...............6 Azor Olmstead b: 05 Mar 1763, d: Sep 1777
...............6 Seth Olmstead b: 29 Mar 1765, d: 05 Sep 1844
...............6 Sarah Olmstead b: 14 Nov 1767
               + Jared Morehouse b: Abt. 1769, d: 17 Feb 1841
..................7 Sarah Morehouse b: 20 Jul 1791, d: 02 Apr 1870
                  + Junia Warren Dykeman b: 22 Nov 1785, d: 06 Mar 1875
.....................8 Daniel Warren Dykeman b: 06 Aug 1814, d: 12 Sep 1875
                      + Sarah E. Crosby b: 27 May 1822, d: 02 Oct 1851
........................9 Edwin C. Dykeman b: Abt. Sep 1847, d: 12 Oct 1854
........................9 William Henry Dykeman b: Sep 1848, d: 09 Jun 1849
                     + Emma C. Dykeman b: 27 Sep 1819, d: 07 May 1880
........................9 Junia Warren Dykeman b: 09 Jul 1856, d: 22 Apr 1934
                         + Helen Amelia Beattys b: 02 Sep 1861, d: 30 May 1920
...........................10 Junia Warren Dykeman b: 23 Jul 1878, d: 17 Jun 1962
                              + Bessie A. Nichols b: 11 Jun 1879, d: 07 Jan 1968
...........................10 Emma Beatty Dykeman b: 20 Jul 1880, d: 03 Nov 1948
                              + Henry James Dykeman b: 22 Feb 1873, d: 27 Nov 1918
...........................10 Charles Roof Dykeman b: 23 Sep 1881, d: 11 Jan 1920
                              + Lillian C Akin b: Jan 1878, d: 22 Mar 1951
...........................10 Lewis Howes Dykeman b: 17 Dec 1885, d: 18 Jan 1951
                              + Alice Marion Schillits b: 11 Jan 1886, d: 29 Feb 1968
...........................10 William George Dykeman b: 14 Oct 1887, d: 02 Oct 1956
                              + Catherine Penny (Kate) Nichols b: 15 Aug 1887, d: 1972
...........................10 Frederick Seth Dykeman b: 25 Apr 1890, d: 26 Apr 1956
                              + Bertha Louise Parker b: 19 Nov 1894
...........................10 Bessie Arlene Dykeman b: 13 May 1892, d: 25 Apr 1976
                              + Charles Hilding Swanson b: 10 Jun 1888, d: 19 Dec 1969
...........................10 Helen Lucille Dykeman b: 29 Sep 1894, d: 04 Apr 1972
                              + Charles Peter Jagemann b: 13 Mar 1892, d: Apr 1987
...........................10 Elbert Leslie Dykeman b: 02 Dec 1897, d: 14 Feb 1899
...........................10 Harold Horton Dykeman b: 05 Jul 1900, d: 19 Jun 1964
                              + Helen Jessamine Ballard b: 28 Sep 1905, d: 25 Mar 1966
...........................10 Ralph Irving Dykeman b: 25 Mar 1903, d: 27 Apr 1927
                              + Violet Leslie Birch b: Abt. 1906
.....................8 Sally B. Dykeman b: 1816, d: 16 Mar 1866
.....................8 Belinda M. Dykeman b: Abt. Jun 1818, d: 30 Aug 1882
..................7 Seth O. Morehouse b: 08 Jun 1800, d: 25 Apr 1852
                   + Adaline Ford b: 23 Jan 1805, d: 12 Aug 1864
.....................8 Henry Mortimer Morehouse b: 13 Jun 1828, d: 05 Dec 1885
..................7 Belinda Morehouse d: 06 Oct 1873
                   + Albro Cook
..................7 Caroline Morehouse
                   +              Deyo
...............6 Aaron Olmstead b: 04 Mar 1770, d: 30 Aug 1820
............5 Abigail Trowbridge b: 1735
............5 Elizabeth Trowbridge b: 1739
............5 Joseph Trowbridge b: Abt. 1741
............5 Samuel Trowbridge b: Abt. 1743
............5 Lydia Trowbridge b: Abt. 1745
............5 William Trowbridge b: Abt. 1747
.........4 Elizabeth Trowbridge (Gregory) b: 01 Mar 1703, d: 1786
.........4 Caleb Trowbridge b: 08 Apr 1706, d: 02 Jan 1759
.........4 John Trowbridge b: 22 May 1709, d: May 1777
.........4 Abigail Trowbridge b: 01 Sep 1712
.........4 Lydia Trowbridge b: 08 May 1718
.........4 Sarah Trowbridge b: 29 Jul 1719
     + Lydia Alsop b: 26 Jul 1665, d: Abt. 1689
.........4 James Trowbridge b: 13 Sep 1689, d: 1730
          + Hester Howe d: Abt. 1697
.........4 Isaac Trowbridge b: Abt. 1694, d: 1770
.........4 Esther Trowbridge b: Abt. 1695
          + James Leavenworth
.........4 Mary Trowbridge b: Abt. 1697
          +            Brown
...2 James Trowbridge b: 1636, d: May 1717

Arthur M Ballard

When Arthur Mortimer Ballard was born on February 13, 1873, in Danbury, Connecticut, his father, Cyrus B. Ballard, was 27 and his mother, Sarah Lewis, was 25. Arthur had an older sister, Fanny Deroselle Ballard. His Father Cyrus was listed as Store clerk in the census just three years before and his mother as Keeping House. They lived in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

In 1880, Arthur and his family are still living in Danbury, Connecticut. His father Cyrus is a Dry goods Clerk, born in Connecticut just like Arthur and Fanny. Sarah is listed as born in NY.  His sister Fanny Marries Ferris Morehouse in 1888 in Connecticut and has a daughter Mildred in 1898.

On the 11^th of October 1899, Arthur is married to Carrie E Harrison by the Methodist minister, Rev Stratton in Brewster, Putnam County, New York where Carrie lives with her parents Josephine Hoyt and Henry F Harrison.  In 1900, Carrie and Arthur are living on east 136^th street in the Bronx. Arthur is listed as a Bookkeeper.

In 1905, Carrie and Arthur have a daughter, Helen Jessamine Ballard, Born 28^th of September in Williamsbridge, Bronx, New York. Arthurs sister Fanny marries for the second time to Arthur Borden who lives in Washington D.C. and has a daughter Laura in April of 1909.

 In 1910, the census finds Arthur, His wife Carolyn, and daughter Helen all living in Manhattan, New York. Arthur is working as a cashier in a hotel. In 1915 Arthur, Caroline and Helen are living at 151^st street west in Manhattan.

Arthur registers for the draft on Sept 12, 1918 describing himself as Medium height and build, with brown eyes and black hair. He is a bookkeeper and cashier at the Hotel Endicott and lists his wife Caroline Ballard as his nearest relative, living with him at 122 West 88^th street in NY.

In 1920, Arthur and Caroline are still living at west 88^th street and they have a houseful. Arthur (46), Carolyne (41) and Helen (14) are all living together along with Carolyne’s parents Josephine (63) and Henry F Harrison (65). Also living with them is Arthur’s cousin, Robert Bennett (63).

In Jan 1923, Arthur’s Father Cyrus Passes away in Washington D.C. Arthur and Carrie’s Daughter Helen marries Harold H Dykeman on 9 May 1924 in New York city and has a son Robert in April of 1925. In August of 1927, Arthurs Mother Sarah Lewis Ballard dies in Washington D.C. where his sister Fanny is living.

Arthur and Carrie Get divorced, and Arthur remarries on the 14th of April, 1928 to Mary Lewis Lee as her second husband. Arthurs daughter Helen has a daughter Lois in 1929.  Shortly afterwards, his first wife Carrie remarries to Arthur’s cousin Robert Bennet. In 1930 Carrie and Robert are living in New Jersey.

In 1930, Arthur and his new wife, Mary are living at 25 Prospect street in New Richelle, Westchester county, NY. Arthur is working as an undertaker. In 1938, Arthur is the undertaker at the Ballard Funeral Home which has moved to 2 Maple Avenue in White Plains, NY.

BY 1940, Arthur, Mary and their maid Prudence Shepp are living in White Plains. About this time, Arthur acquires a partner in the funeral Home, George Durand.  In July of 1943, Arthur’s last Grandchild is born, Ralph Dykeman.  In 1948, Arthur’s grandson Robert marries Lucy Ryea and in 1949, his granddaughter Lois marries Clifford Ryea Jr.

On 5 June 1951, Arthur Mortimer Ballard dies of a heart attack. Arthurs second wife Mary dies in 1961, and his first wife Carrie dies in 1965. Arthur’s business, the Ballard – Durand Funeral Home in White Plains, NY is still active today in 2020.

Reverend Judson Dykeman and his desk

This Desk is a family heirloom, now residing in the home of the 3^rd Great-granddaughter of Rev Judson Dykeman. According to Family information, this is the desk Rev Judson Dykeman write his sermons at, and it predates 1867. As you can see, one of the legs must have broken over the years and been replaced by a plain leg, unlike the other three. Inside the desk has cubbyholes of ledgers and papers. We don’t know who made the desk,  but we do know more about the life of Judson Dykeman.

Reverend Judson Dykeman was born July 10, 1805 to Peter Dykeman (1769-1840) and his first wife, Ruth Carle (1776-1815)  in the Fredericksburg area of Dutchess County NY (now known as Patterson, Putnam County.) 

He was the third son, and fourth child of Peter and Ruth. In March 1829, he married Corinda  (Or Clorinda) Lee Smith, a widow with six children. (Abby Smith, Eunice Smith, Arvilla Smith, Joseph Smith,  and the twins, Jacob Smith and Isaac Smith.) Judson and Corinda would have four children of their own: Charles Dykeman, Louisa Dykeman, Oscar Augustus Dykeman, and Ruth Ann Dykeman.

On Feb 13 1836, Judson Dykeman joined the Kent – Fishkill Baptist Church by letter. He was listed as living in Kent, Putnam County NY In the 1840 Census. In His home there were 2 males under the age of 9, 1 boy between the age of 10 and 14, and one man aged 30-39. There was one little girl under 5, one teen girl between the ages of 15-19, and one woman between the ages of 30-39.  7 people in all, with 2 of them engaged in the occupation of agriculture.

 In 1843 the Baptistchurch of Christ at Kent and Fishkill (At Farmers Mills, Carmel, NY) gaveBrother Judson Dykeman license to preach the word. June 4, 1845 he was ordainedby request of the first Baptist Church of Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY.  By 1850, only Judson, Clarinda, Charles, Oscar, Louisa, Ruth and Isaac were living in the house in Kent, Putnam County, NY.

In 1860  Judson is listed as a Baptist Clergyman in Kent, Putnam County, NY and Clorinda, Ruth, and Joseph Smith are living all in the home. By 1870, Ruth has moved out and just Joseph remains at home with his mother Clorinda and Stepfather Judson Dykeman.

In  October of 1872 Clorinda Lee Smith Dykeman passes away at the age of 73. Her will is a lengthy document, setting aside money especially for Joseph Smith’s care, maintenance and support. From the will it seems he is simple minded, and will need someone to be a guardian for him for the whole of his life.  Clorinda writes of all her children, alive and deceased, and her will is very emotional for a legal document. (Putnam County Wills, 1869-1876 Vol J-K, pg 515; Image 285 of 603 on film 837269 from Familysearch.org)

In 1873, Judson remarries to 45 year old Armilla White, daughter of Leman White.  He passes away at the age of 70 in October 1875. Both Judson and Corinda are buried in the cemetery at the Kent - Baptist Church in Putnam County, NY.

The Children of Judson Dykeman & Clorinda Lee Smith:

Charles Dykeman, 1830-1856.

Louisa Dykeman, 1831-1852.

Oscar Augustus Dykeman, 1834-1932. Married Louisa Denton.

Ruth Ann Dykeman, 1840-1917. Married John H Spencer.

The children of Clorinda Lee and Ray Smith:

Abby Mariah Smith, 1818-1893. Married to Robert Mead, and then Bennet Spencer.

Eunice Minerva Smith, 1820-1853. Married to Putnam Light.

Arvilla C Smith, 1823-1895. Married to Samuel T Barrett.

Joseph L. Smith, B 1825-1895. Married to Johanna Lee.

Isaac Smith, 1828-1853.

Jacob Smith, 1828-1834.

Dykeman - Ellis Marriage

95 years ago today, my Great Grandparents, Velma Ellis and Henry Dykeman got married in Catskill, Greene County, NY.

For descendants:

2 Children

6 Grandchildren

12 Great Grand-Children

21 Great-Great Grand-Children.

Dykeman - Beattys Marriage

A note or two of interest in the Brewster Standard, July 6 1877:

142 years ago, this was the wedding notice for 

Junia Dykeman 1856-1934 and Helen "Nellie" Beattys  1861-1920. 

And then on Monday a gathering was held:

Santa Clara Tree

The first year Henry and Velma were married, they took a honeymoon trip to California.  After they were gone we found Velma's diary of the trip.  Much later we found pictures. 

On May 29 1925, (94 years ago) they were in the California State Redwood Park near Boulder Creek, CA. Velma writes "we walked down to the Santa Clara Tree which we were told was the only perfect tree in the park, the center not having been burnt.  It was certainly a very perfect redwood tree." 

I don't know what she had for a camera, but  she took a picture that day of her new husband, Henry Dykeman in front of that perfect redwood tree.

Someday I hope to stand at the foot of this very same tree.

Peter Dykeman & Effie K. Hooker



A very young Peter and Effie

Peter and Effie in Their Later Years

Here's just a bit about the Dykeman family.  In particular, this is the family that Henry comes from; as in The Henry Dykeman Farm in Pawling NY.

 Peter Dykeman was born 04 Jun 1858 in Kent, Putnam Co, NY, and died 04 Apr 1930 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co, NY.

 He married Effie Keziah Hooker 09 Sep 1885 in Wingdale, Dutchess Co, NY, daughter of William Hooker and Sarah Cutler. She was born 08 Sep 1867 in Wing Station, Dutchess Co, NY, and died 02 Apr 1936 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY.

  

William

 The  children of Peter Dykeman and Effie Hooker are: 



Nelle

 Nellie  Dykeman, born 26 May 1887; died 23 Nov 1968. Nellie had Polio as a child, so the family got her a pony so she could get around. 

 

William John Dykeman, born 01 Aug 1888; died 03 Mar 1962.  He married Marian E Babbitt 25 Jun 1929, daughter of Lucien Babbitt and Sarah Verry.  She was born 04 Jul 1896 in Oneonta, NY, and died 21 Apr 1974 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY.

   

Peter Augustus Dykeman, born 12 Jan 1890 in Wingdale, Dutchess Co, NY; died 17 Sep 1959 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY.

George

 He married Sophie Jane Hasler 23 Jun 1920 in Wingdale, Dutchess Co, NY; born 27 Dec 1895; died 12 Nov 1984 in Danbury, Fairfield Co, CT.  This is the "Uncle Gus" who always said "Life is short, eat dessert first"

Peter Augustus



 Calvin Dykeman, born Aug 1890; died 20 Dec 1890.



Alice C Dykeman, born 30 Nov 1892 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY; died 11 May 1988 in Palm Harbor, Pinellas Co, FL. She married Seymour Arthur Dutcher 28 Feb 1918 in NY, son of Martin Dutcher and Maria Whaley.  He was born 15 Aug 1887 in Millbrook, Dutchess Co, NY, and died 11 Apr 1976 in Clearwater, Pinellas Co, FL.



Henry & Velma



 George Raymond Dykeman, born 17 Oct 1894; died 11 Jun 1979 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY. He married Flossie Belle Ellis 09 Aug 1925 in NY, daughter of Albert Ellis and Mary Etta Dutcher.  She was born 22 Mar 1909, and died 15 Mar 1986 in St. Albans, Franklin Co, VT. (Mary Etta and Seymour Dutcher were brother and sister)

 

Henry Dykeman, born 06 Feb 1900; died 13 Dec 1984 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY.He married Velma Mary Ellis 03 Aug 1924 in Catskill, Greene Co, NY, daughter of Albert Ellis and Mary Etta Dutcher.  She was born 05 Nov 1903 in South Amenia, Dutchess Co, NY, and died 19 Apr 1992 in Pawling, Dutchess Co, NY.

We found the bible given to Peter and Effie by his Parents in 1882.

It has all the childrens dates in it.

The Veterans - George Dykeman

George Raymond Dykeman born 17 Oct 1894 in Pawling, Dutchess County, NY to Peter and Effie K. Hooker Dykeman. 

In the  4 Dec 1917 paper, The Poughkeepsie Enterprise has George on a list of  drafted men who were leaving tomorrow. 

He was Inducted Dec 5 1917 in Millbrook, NY and started at Camp Upton. He served Overseas from April 16, 1918 to April  18 1919. He was in  Company A 305 Infantry, then the Machine Gun company 305 Infantry until Discharge, which was May 9 1919. 

The 305th was Part of the 77th Division, which has also been called "New York's own" as the men it included were primarily from  NY city and the surrounding counties.The 77th Infantry Division was the first United States Army division to arrive in France in World War I.

The division began leaving Camp Upton on March 28, 1918, and sailed from Boston, Portland (Maine), via Halifax and New York City. With the exception of the artillery, all units proceeded through Liverpool, across England and landed at Calais, France. 

Campaigns George was known to be involved in were:
June 21 1918-August 18 1918 Baccarat Sector
August 18 1918 - Sept 6 1918 Vesle Sector
Meuse- Argonne Offensive September 26 1918-Nov 11 1918
.
George returned to  his home in 1919. In 09 Aug 1925  he married his brother's sister-in-law, Flossie B Ellis. He had four sons, Thomas, Robert, Calvin and Albert. He was a Farmer with Brother Henry. Also  a Truck Driver with the Coleman Lumber company. he was a member of  both the Pawling Baptist Church and the Pawling Grange. George died June 11 1979 in Pawling, NY


Sources include:
Poughkeepsie Eagle-News
Poughkeepsie Enterprise
NYS military abstracts
77th Division memorial poster
Debra Fraser Dykeman
Ginger Dykeman Sheldon
Henry Dykeman Jr.
Jean Wright Dykeman
History of the Victorious 77th booklet
Poughkeepsie Journal

Mary Etta Alley Dykeman

Today in the family tree:

Mary Etta Alley was born 24 April 1878  to J.W.  and Anna Alley in Iowa, one of two daughters.  In the 1880 census, her grandmother Elizabeth is also living with the family in Iowa.

A glimpse of events that happened in 1878:
Rutherford B Hayes is President
Thomas Edison patents the Phonograph. 
Pope Pius IX dies after 32 years as Pope.
The first phone exchange is available in Connecticut.
California St Cable Car RR Co starts service.
Harley Procter introduces Ivory Soap.
Louis Pasteur tests a Cholera vaccine in chickens.
First Lady Lucy Hayes begins egg rolling contest on White House lawn. 
The Remington typewriter  is introduced allowing upper and lower letters to be used.
The United  States stops minting the 20 cent coin.
Sherwin and Williams introduces the first pre-mixed paint available in cans.

In 1896 Mary married Peter Baldwin Dykeman, son of James and Ruth Mabie Dykeman. They have a daughter, Ruth Dykeman in September of 1897 in Montana.  In 1907  they move to Riverton in Fremont County, Wyoming. In October 1908, the department of the interior publishes a notice in the Riverton review announcing Peter B Dykeman had filed their Homestead claim.

In 1917,  an article in the hometown paper  mentions Peter and his wife have gone to visit Ruth in Washington DC at school. however two years later I find she is attending dances and community activities in Riverton, so she must have returned to her parents after going to school.

 In 1920 they are found in the census in Los Angeles, California, where they had gone for a stay for a few months. I have yet to discover why they are there, but I do know Peter is the president of the local bank and a well established citizen of Riverton, helping to bring electricity and coal mining to the area. My guess at this point is he is in California for business.

.  Mary E Alley Dykeman died 13 Jul 1954, at the age of 76 and is buried in the Riverton Cemetery with Peter. Their daughter Ruth married Arthur Ward and had a son Phillip in 1925.

The four Junia Dykemans

The first Junia was the child of Hezekiah & Constant Doane Dykeman (also spelled Dyckman or Dikeman.) Born Nov 22 1785,  he married Sarah Morehouse. They had three children, Belinda, Sally and Daniel.  Junia served in the New York Militia in the War of 1812 in Capt. Ferris' company under Col. Carver. Junia died  March 6 1875. Junia & Sarah are buried in the Old Southeast Church Cemetery in the town of Southeast, Putnam County NY.

The second Junia, Junia Warren Dykeman is the grandson of the first Junia, the only child of Daniel W and Emma C Dykeman. He was born July 9 1856. This Junia marries Helen A Beattys and they have 11 children; Junia Jr, Emma, Charles, Lewis, Frederick, William, Arlene Bessie, Helen Lucille, Elbert, Harold Horton, and Ralph Irving Dykeman.  Junia Dies 22 April 1934, in Manhattan, New York City, New York. He is buried in the Milltown Cemetery in Brewster, Putnam County, New York.

The third Junia, Junia Warren Dykeman Jr was born 23 July 1878, in Dykemans, Putnam County, New York, just like the two generations before him. He married Bessie A Nichols and they had two daughters, Helen and Ruth Dykeman. This Junia was a Justice of the Peace and Town clerk in Patterson, NY. Junia died June 17 1962 in  Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. He is buried in the Maple Avenue Cemetery in Towners, Putnam County, NY.

The last Junia, Junia William Dykeman is the son of Helen Dykeman and the grandson of Junia Warren Dykeman Jr.  Junia William was born June 18 1942 in Danbury, CT.   In July 2 1964, a legal notice was filed by the Putnam County Court stating that Junia William Dykeman would be now known as Miles Rivers. Despite that notice, Junia died in 1973 and is buried under his birth name in the Maple Avenue Cemetery in Patterson, Putnam County, New York.

My Ancestor, Helen Amelia Beattys Dykeman.

There are many Helen Dykemans in my family, and this is the story of just one of them - my great-great-grandmother Helen Amelia Beattys Dykeman


The Civil War was a month old when Helen was born  on the second of September 1861 to Charles S Beattys  and Georgiana Howes in the town of Southeast in Putnam County, New York.  She was about a year old when her dad went off to join the union army. A baby brother Daniel soon joined their family. Home life is not easy as her father is injured in the war, and returns just before her three year old brother dies. Just 9 months later, in 1866, Charles dies in a work related accident.   Her mother Georgiana remarries  in 1871 to Oliver Gay, but Helen remains the only child in the home.

Just shy of her 16th birthday, Helen (called Nellie) marries Junia Dykeman on Jul 2 1877.  They reside in  in Southeast, Putnam County, NY where Junia's family had been settled for many years.  A small article was published in the Brewster Standard: announced “marriage of Junia W Dykeman and Nellie Bettis was very quietly celebrated on Sunday, July 1 1877 at the brides mother’s residence. The reception was held on evening following.” They have Junia Jr about a year  later, when Helen is almost 17 and Junia Sr is 22, giving a start to what will become a large family.

In the 1880 Census we find the family living in Southeast, Putnam County NY. Junia is 24, born in NY and a farmer. Helen is listed as Nellie H, 19, Born in NY and Keeping House. Also listed is Junia Jr, 2 years old born in NY and the newest member of the house, baby Emma, at 11 months.  Junia's mother Emma had died a few months before baby Emma's birth, which may be where the name comes from.

Four boys are born to the family by 1890; Charles R in 1881, Lewis H in 1885, William G in 1887, and Frederick S in 1890.  There is no 1890 census, but all data points to Helen and Junia Sr still living in the family homestead in the town of Southeast, Putnam County NY.  No 1892 state census has been found yet for this community. The railroad is established shortly after, going closely by the Homestead. The railroad stop there leads to the establishment of the hamlet of Dykeman's Station  and in 1894 Dykemans gets a post office, putting it on the map.

Two more children are born, Arlene B in 1892, and Helen L in 1994.  Helen's daughter Emma B Dykeman marries a cousin, Henry J Dykeman in April of 1897, moving out of the house.  Helen and Junia have a son, Elbert Leslie Dykeman, born in late 1897  bringing their family to 9 children.  In January of 1898, Helen's first grandchild is born, a daughter, Florence, to Emma and her husband Henry.  In February of 1899, Helen's son Elbert dies. He is the only child they have that dies young, which is unusual for the times.

In the 1900 Census We find the family living in Dykemans Station, town of South east, Putnam County NY. Junia Sr is not listed.
Junia, Head,  b July 1878  a Farmer, B NY listed as single (this is Junia Jr)
Helen A, Mother,B Sept 1861, Married, 8 of 9 children living, B NY.  Father born in CT.
Lewis H, Brother, B Dec 1885, 14, Single B NY
William G, Brother, B Oct 1881 12, Single, B NY
Frederick S, Brother, B April 1890, 10, Single, B NY
Bessie A, Sister, B May 1892, 8, Single, B NY (Arlene Bessie)
Helen L, Sister, B Sept 1894, 5, Single, B NY
Georgiana A Gay, Grandmother (Helen's Mother) B Sept 1837, 62, Widowed, 1 of two children still living, B NY
also some servants and boarders are listed.

In August of 1900, Harold Horton Dykeman, my ancestor,  is born to Helen and Junia. In October, their son Junia marries and in 1902 has a daughter, Ruth.  At some point after Harold is born  Helen and Junia move to Manhattan. This was before their son Ralph is born in March of 1903,   There are records that Junia's father Daniel had lived part time in Manhattan, so they may have moved to a Family owned apartment, or they could have found a new location of their own. Between 1900 and 1910, Helen sees her sons Charles, and Lewis marry. They each have a daughter shortly thereafter, Doris and Alice,  Her mother Georgiana Howes Beatty Gay dies in 1909 in Schenectady.

In the 1910 Census, the family is living on West 96th street in  Manhattan.
Junia is 53, B in NY, on his first marriage of 31 years, Manager of a Milk Dairy.
Wife Helen is 48, B in NY, a housekeeper, married for 31 years.
William, Son, is 22 and single, B in NY, working as a bookkeeper in a Milk Dairy.
Daughter Arlene B is 17, B in NY, single and working as a bookkeeper in a Milk Dairy.
Daughter Helen L is 14, B in NY, single, no occupation.
Son Harold H. is 9, B in NY, Single, no occupation.
Son Ralph I is 7, Single,B in NY, no occupation.

Between 1910 and 1920, Frederick and William both get married. The grandchildren list grow to include Daniel, Helen, Frederick, Robert, Thelma, Kendall, Una, and Robert. World War one expands to include America, the Spanish Flu happens, and women in American gain the right to vote. Helen's son Charles, a state trooper, dies of Pleurisy in the beginning of 1920.

In the 1920 Census, we find the family still living on West 96th street in Manhattan, all born in USA with parents born in USA.
Junia (listed as Junius) Head of household, 63, Married, renting his home, a Manager in a Milk Company.
Helen (listed as Ellen) Wife, Married, 56, at home.
Son Harold,19 and Single, not working.
Son Ralph, 17 and Single, not working.
Son-in-law Charles Jagemann, 27 and Married, a Traffic Manager.
Daughter Helen Jagemann, 25 and Married, not working.
Kendon Jagemann (listed as Kenton), 3 months old.

 Helen and Junia are living at 166 West 96 Street in New York city when Helen goes to have an operation for a intestinal blockage. Unfortunately at the age of 59, in May of 1920, Helen Passes away from complications. In the Brewster Standard  June 4, 1920 her obituary is published: Sunday Morning 11 o’clock at St. Vincents Hospital, Helen Bettis, Wife of JW Dykeman died in her 59th year of age.  Her death followed an operation for relief of strangulated Hernia. Helen was born in South East Center Father Charles H Bettis Mother Georgianna Howes, Daughter of late JO Howes.

 Helen is buried in the Milltown Cemetery in Putnam county NY. Her husband Junia passes away in 1934. She is surrounded by the graves of many of her children and grandchildren.

Charles S Beattys

Charles Beattys was my great great great grandfather.

 It was the 15th of December in 1832 in Connecticut. Gustave Eiffel, the architect of the Eiffel tower was born on that day. Andrew Jackson had just been re-elected President. And Charles is the third child to be born to Daniel Beattys, a stagecoach driver and his wife Caroline Hubbell in Danbury, CT.

 Daniel Sturges Beattys and Caroline had a son Daniel Silliman Beattys born in 1828 who only lived a few days. His second son, George Frederick Beattys was born in 1830. George Died in September 1832, and Charles Sturges Beattys was born not long after in Dec of 1832. He was followed by a brother George Hubbell Beattys in October of 1834. Frederick Lacy Beattys was born in April 1839, followed by the only girl in the family, Caroline Amelia Beattys in February in 1841.

 In 1850 the Family is living in Danbury Connecticut. The land they live on is valued at $3,000. Charles' father drove the stage coach from Danbury Ct, to a village named Brewster in the town of Southeast in Putnam county, NY. Charles seems to be hiding from the 1860 census taker. I'm not sure if he's in Connecticut or New York at this point. It seems he and Georgiana Howes married in between 1860-1861.

Charles and Georgiana had two known children - A son, who lived for three years. I've been told his name was Charles Beatys... but in the Milltown Cemetery in Southeast, New York, there's a stone for Daniel H (Howes?) Beattys who died Jan 1866 at three years old. The other child Georgiana and Charles Beattys had was Helen Amelia Beattys, Born September 2, 1861 in Dykeman's station in Putnam County NY.

Charles S Beattys Joined the Union army on Sept 8 1862 in Norwalk, CT. He joined the 27th Connecticut Regiment of Volunteer Infantry. They mustered out on October 4 1862. This group saw action in the Battle of Fredericksburg, on December 13, 1862. Charles was promoted to full Sargent on April 16 1863. He was active at the Battle of Chancellorsville, From April 30th through May 6th 1863. His record states he was wounded and captured on May 3rd at Chancellorsville. He was paroled May 14th 1863. I don't know if he was with his unit at Battle of Gettysburg, on July 1, 2 and 3, 1863. He mustered out July 27 1863 with a Honorable discharge.

After the War, Charles became an Advance Man for the Amburgh Menagerie and Circus. He was with Seth Crosby on work related duties when he died on the 21st of October in 1866. 5 years later, his wife Georgianna remarried Oliver Gay, another Civil War veteran. In 1877 Helen's daughter would marry Junia Dykeman and they would go on to be my great great grandparents.

While I know a fair bit about Charles I know very little of his father Daniel Beattys and nothing of his grandparents. Please email me if you know more about their story.

William Nelson Dykman

William Nelson Dykman  was  born  October 11 1854 in Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY.  His Parents were Jackson O'Dell Dykman and Emily Lucille Trowbridge.

William was one of three children: his brother Henry Trowbridge Dykman was born in 1856 and his sister Elizabeth was born in 1859.

William went to West Point Academy starting on 1 Sept 1871 and graduated in 1875. He graduated a Second Lietenant in the 22nd Infantry, and served until October of 1876. One of his last posts was at Fort Porter, in Buffalo NY.  He is often listed in the Newspapers as Colonel William N Dykman, but that doesn't seem to be reflected in the military Records.

After William left the military he studied the law at Union University in NY and graduated in 1878.  The law firm (Cullen and Dykman) he had with Edgar Cullen  still exists today. William became a very well  known lawyer in Brooklyn, taking many high-profile cases. William also headed the NY BAR Association for a time.

William married Isabelle Annan in June of 1885, daughter to Edward Annan.  William and Belle had a son, Jackson Annan Dykman  on July 11 1887.  Jackson married Susan B Merrick on 3  Feb 1915 in New Orleans.

By 1897, William had applied for passports for himself, Belle, and Jackson so they could travel overseas.  They travel to Southampton, England and to France by boat many times over the next 25 years, despite the fact Belle's niece was on the Titanic when it went down.  William and Belle also were active in Horse club circles, attending shows and Polo games.

 "White Acre", a large estate in Glen Cove, NY was established as William and Belle's home around 1912, designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg of Lindeberg's Domestic Architecture. It still stands today at 1 Meadowspring Rd on Long Island.


William Dykman died July 20  in 1937, and his wife Belle died March 31 1941.

Sources include:

New York and Ohio Newspapers

Johannes Dyckman of Fort Orange, Vol 2

The Trowbridge Genealogy

West Point Military Records

Federal Census Records

NY & UK Passenger Lists

US Passport Applications

Union University Record

Cemetery Records

Dykeman Honeymoon Trip

Back in August of 1924, Henry Dykeman, son of Effie K. Hooker and Peter Dykeman, married Velma Ellis, daughter of Abert Ellis and Mary E Dutcher.  On the third of August, they eloped and got married in Catskill, NY. Family has told me they didn't tell anyone right away. They went on a honeymoon trip, leaving in in October, and returning the following August. Velma kept a diary during the trip which the family found after she and Henry had passed away.

They made the trip in the family car which Henry had converted into what was probably the first 'RV'. They camped in the car across the country, all the way to California and back. Velma was thoughful enough to include in her diary how many miles they had traveled, what the roads were like, and the many things and places they saw along away. Its amazing all they did that first year.

Spring cleaning is common this time of year, and this year some old, old newspapers (some back to 1888) were found in the family homestead attic. On opening the August, 1925 Sunday Courier from Poughkeepsie, NY, there was a surprise. There on page 12 was an article all about the trip, highlighting they had taken this 11,000 mile trip and only spent $325. Very exciting to the newspaper wrote about their trip.