1760 - 1848 (88 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Onesimus Risdon was born on 18 Feb 1760 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 1 Mar 1848 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1790, Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA
- Residence: 1810, Honeoye, Ontario, New York, USA
- Residence: 1835, , Livingston, New York, USA
- Residence: 1831-1850, , , New York, USA
Notes:
Onesimus Risdon (Risden) was born February 18, 1760 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
At Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont in the spring of 1777, Onesimus volunteered for 3 months in Captain Samuel Robinson's Company of Militia. Robinson's Company marched to Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont and did duty there and on that frontier. While in Manchester on July 21, 1777, Onesimus enlisted as a Private in Captain John Warner's Company of Green Mountain Rangers, and served until December 3, 1777, when he was mustered out.
In March 1778, Onesimus enlisted in Captain Isaac Clark's Company of Colonel Samuel Herrick's Regiment of Rangers then being raised and rendezvoused at “Meshowby” (now Brandon) Rutland County, Vermont for Major General De la Fayette's secret incursion into Canada. When that mission was aborted, the Company remained in service for about 2 months defending the frontiers and scouting on the shores of Otter Creek and Lake Champlain.
In the fall of 1778, Onesimus enlisted in a Company of Militia raised from the various Companies in Colonel Samuel Herrick's 2nd Vermont Militia Regiment. Captain Joseph Briggs of Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont commanded the Company. They served at Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont scouting the frontier the whole term. Onesimus' service commenced on the 1st day of October and ended on the November 24th when he was sent home.
On August 15, 1779, Onesimus enlisted at Bennington and served as a Sergeant in Captain Thomas Sawyer's Company then garrisoned at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont. He was honorably discharged from this service on October 15, 1779.
During the remainder of the War, Onesimus was often called out on alarms, and continued to serve when called. In mid-October 1780, he served for 7 days in Captain John Stark's Pawlet Company in Colonel Ira Allen's 6th Regiment of Vermont Militia when called out in defence of Vermont's Northern Frontier. Later in the same month or November 1780, he served 5 days in Captain Nathaniel Smith's Company of the same Regiment.
At the close of the war, Onesimus resided in Rupert, Bennington County, Vermont. He married his wife Sarah on May 11, 1780. Onesimus and Sarah had at least one child: Hannah (Risden) Reed born September 16, 1797.
Onesimus moved to Pittstown (now Richmond), Ontario County, New York before the year 1800. He resided in Richmond until he died on March 1, 1848. He is buried in the Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
From: http://www.greenmountainrangers.com/BioRisdon.html
Onesimus Risdon (Risden) was born February 18, 1760 in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
At Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont in the spring of 1777, Onesimus volunteered for 3 months in Captain Samuel Robinson's Company of Militia. Robinson's Company marched to Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont and did duty there and on that frontier. While in Manchester on July 21, 1777, Onesimus enlisted as a Private in Captain John Warner's Company of Green Mountain Rangers, and served until December 3, 1777, when he was mustered out.
In March 1778, Onesimus enlisted in Captain Isaac Clark's Company of Colonel Samuel Herrick's Regiment of Rangers then being raised and rendezvoused at “Meshowby” (now Brandon) Rutland County, Vermont for Major General De la Fayette's secret incursion into Canada. When that mission was aborted, the Company remained in service for about 2 months defending the frontiers and scouting on the shores of Otter Creek and Lake Champlain.
In the fall of 1778, Onesimus enlisted in a Company of Militia raised from the various Companies in Colonel Samuel Herrick's 2nd Vermont Militia Regiment. Captain Joseph Briggs of Pownal, Bennington County, Vermont commanded the Company. They served at Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont scouting the frontier the whole term. Onesimus' service commenced on the 1st day of October and ended on the November 24th when he was sent home.
On August 15, 1779, Onesimus enlisted at Bennington and served as a Sergeant in Captain Thomas Sawyer's Company then garrisoned at Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont. He was honorably discharged from this service on October 15, 1779.
During the remainder of the War, Onesimus was often called out on alarms, and continued to serve when called. In mid-October 1780, he served for 7 days in Captain John Stark's Pawlet Company in Colonel Ira Allen's 6th Regiment of Vermont Militia when called out in defence of Vermont's Northern Frontier. Later in the same month or November 1780, he served 5 days in Captain Nathaniel Smith's Company of the same Regiment.
At the close of the war, Onesimus resided in Rupert, Bennington County, Vermont. He married his wife Sarah on May 11, 1780. Onesimus and Sarah had at least one child: Hannah (Risden) Reed born September 16, 1797.
Onesimus moved to Pittstown (now Richmond), Ontario County, New York before the year 1800. He resided in Richmond until he died on March 1, 1848. He is buried in the Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
- Biographical information courtesy of Herman C. Brown
Onesimus married Sarah Wheeler on 11 May 1780 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, USA. Sarah was born on 7 Jul 1758 in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 10 Sep 1820 in Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Sarah Risdon
was born on 22 Dec 1780 in Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 24 Aug 1820 in , , New York, USA.
- 3. Elisha Risdon
was born on 15 Mar 1782 in Dorsett, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 19 Oct 1851 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA.
- 4. Onesimus Risdon, II
was born on 6 Jan 1784 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 14 Feb 1804 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA.
- 5. Moses Risdon
was born on 30 Sep 1785 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 25 Apr 1819.
- 6. Joel Risdon
was born on 8 Feb 1787 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died in 1878.
- 7. Charlotte Risdon
was born on 11 Sep 1788 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 18 Nov 1850 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA.
- 8. Olive Risdon
was born on 11 May 1790 in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA; died on 11 May 1816 in Richmond, Ontario, New York, USA.
- 9. Polly Risdon
was born on 11 May 1790 in Addison, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1802.
- 10. Samuel Wheeler Risdon
was born on 7 Dec 1791 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died in Oct 1851.
- 11. Elijah Risdon
was born on 7 Nov 1793 in Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died in Oct 1851.
- 12. Rhoda Risdon
was born on 22 Sep 1795 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 3 Nov 1833 in , Scioto, Ohio, USA .
- 13. Hannah Risdon
was born on 15 Sep 1797 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 2 Feb 1877 in Richmond, Ontario, New York, USA.
- 14. Polly Risdon
was born on 19 Jul 1801 in Richmond, Ontario, New York, USA; died in 1802.
- 15. Rhoda Risdon
was born in 1819 in , , New York, USA; died on 14 Nov 1857 in , Scioto, Ohio, USA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Sarah Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 22 Dec 1780 in Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 24 Aug 1820 in , , New York, USA. |
3. | Elisha Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 15 Mar 1782 in Dorsett, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 19 Oct 1851 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA. Elisha married Amanda Post on 11 Aug 1811 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA. Amanda was born on 12 Apr 1792 in Dorset, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died on 10 Feb 1845 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Elijah Harmon Risdon
was born on 3 Oct 1812 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA; died on 3 Nov 1892 in Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa, USA.
- 17. Mary H Risdon
was born on 7 Oct 1815 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA; died on 4 Mar 1875 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA.
- 18. Clarinda Risdon
was born on 23 Jun 1822 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA; died on 19 Oct 1892 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA.
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4. | Onesimus Risdon, II (1.Onesimus1) was born on 6 Jan 1784 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 14 Feb 1804 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA. |
5. | Moses Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 30 Sep 1785 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 25 Apr 1819. |
6. | Joel Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 8 Feb 1787 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died in 1878. |
7. | Charlotte Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 11 Sep 1788 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 18 Nov 1850 in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA. |
8. | Olive Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 11 May 1790 in Pawlet, Rutland, Vermont, USA; died on 11 May 1816 in Richmond, Ontario, New York, USA. |
9. | Polly Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 11 May 1790 in Addison, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1802. |
10. | Samuel Wheeler Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 7 Dec 1791 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died in Oct 1851. Other Events and Attributes:
- Married: 27 Nov 1817, , Harford, Maryland, USA
- Residence: 1830, Goshen, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
- Residence: 1840, Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Family/Spouse: Rebecca Martin. Rebecca was born in 1805. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Moses L Risdon
was born in 1821 in , , Ohio, USA; died on 2 Feb 1894 in Yorkville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA.
- 20. John Wheeler Risden
was born in May 1829 in Homeworth, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died in 1900.
- 21. Joseph J Risdon
was born in 1831 in , , Ohio, USA.
- 22. Lorenzo Dow Risdon
was born on 3 Sep 1832 in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA ; died on 18 Jul 1895.
- 23. Susan Risdon
was born in 1834 in , , Ohio, USA.
- 24. Nathaniel S Risdon
was born in Nov 1843 in , Jefferson, Ohio, USA.
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11. | Elijah Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 7 Nov 1793 in Rupert, Bennington, Vermont, USA; died in Oct 1851. Notes:
Elisha Risdon, a soldier of the War of 1812, was one of the early settlers to Hopkinton, New York and for many years kept a diary which forms a graphic picture of the life and customs of the that time. Elisha came to Hopkinton town in 1804 and for more than forty years was a conspicuous figure in its affairs.
His writings can be found in "Early History of the Town of Hopkinton, New York, History of East Village and Vicinity;Diaries of Elisha Risdon: Soldiers of the Civil War; Genealogical Record of sixty pioneer families with maps and illustrations".
Carlton E. Sanford, Potsdam, New York. The Bartlett Press, Boston, Mass. 1903
His headstone reads, "Felled the primitive forest where he now lies in A. D. 1806.Though he slay me, yet will I trust in Him"
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12. | Rhoda Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 22 Sep 1795 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 3 Nov 1833 in , Scioto, Ohio, USA . |
13. | Hannah Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 15 Sep 1797 in Bristol, Addison, Vermont, USA; died on 2 Feb 1877 in Richmond, Ontario, New York, USA. |
14. | Polly Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born on 19 Jul 1801 in Richmond, Ontario, New York, USA; died in 1802. |
15. | Rhoda Risdon (1.Onesimus1) was born in 1819 in , , New York, USA; died on 14 Nov 1857 in , Scioto, Ohio, USA. |
Generation: 3
16. | Elijah Harmon Risdon (3.Elisha2, 1.Onesimus1) was born on 3 Oct 1812 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA; died on 3 Nov 1892 in Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa, USA. |
17. | Mary H Risdon (3.Elisha2, 1.Onesimus1) was born on 7 Oct 1815 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA; died on 4 Mar 1875 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA. |
18. | Clarinda Risdon (3.Elisha2, 1.Onesimus1) was born on 23 Jun 1822 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA; died on 19 Oct 1892 in Hopkinton, St Lawrence, New York, USA. |
20. | John Wheeler Risden (10.Samuel2, 1.Onesimus1) was born in May 1829 in Homeworth, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died in 1900. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1850, Washington, Stark, Ohio, USA
- Residence: 1860, Butler, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Salem
- Residence: 1 Jul 1863, Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
- Residence: 1870, Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Dungannon
- Residence: 1880, Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Self
- Residence: 1892, East Liverpool, Columbiana, Ohio, USA
- Residence: 1900, Franklin, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: WidowedRelation to Head: Father
John married Mary Ann Cameron on 12 Sep 1849 in , Columbiana, Ohio, USA. Mary (daughter of William Camron and Mary "Polly" Parsons) was born in 1824 in , Henrico, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Feb 1900 in , Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. John W Risden
was born in 1850 in , Stark, Ohio, USA; died on 11 Dec 1895 in , Antrim, Michigan, USA.
- 26. Rebecca J Risden
was born on 9 Jun 1851 in , , Ohio, USA; died on 5 Oct 1924 in Smith Township, Mahoning, Ohio, USA.
- 27. Joseph Risden
was born in 1854 in , , Ohio, USA; died on 26 Oct 1929 in , Wexford, Michigan, USA.
- 28. Josiah Cyrus Risden
was born on 12 Nov 1854 in Butler, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 15 Apr 1935 in Alliance, Stark, Ohio, USA.
- 29. William Risden
was born in 1856 in , , Ohio, USA; died on 9 Jul 1934 in , Vermilion, Illinois, USA.
- 30. James Franklin Risden
was born on 25 Jul 1859 in , , Ohio, USA; died on 26 Nov 1903 in Maximo, Stark, Ohio, USA.
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John married Isabel Elizabeth Bella Knepper on 25 Mar 1861 in , Columbiana, Ohio, USA. Isabel was born in 1831 in Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 16 Nov 1884 in Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Noah Elmer Risden
was born on 22 Jan 1861 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 30 Aug 1938 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; was buried in Hanoverton, Columbiana, Ohio, USA.
- 32. Mary Belle Risden
was born on 19 Oct 1864 in , Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 3 Sep 1942 in Franklin, Carroll, Ohio, USA.
- 33. Hannah Luella Risden
was born in 1866 in , , Ohio, USA; died in Nov 1892.
- 34. Elias Dearr Risden
was born in Oct 1870 in Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 28 Apr 1871 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA.
- 35. Louis Nathaniel Risden
was born on 2 Nov 1870 in Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 20 Dec 1870 in Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA.
- 36. Charles E Risden
was born on 31 Oct 1874 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 9 Jul 1911 in Lorain, Lorain, Ohio, USA.
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Generation: 4
25. | John W Risden (20.John3, 10.Samuel2, 1.Onesimus1) was born in 1850 in , Stark, Ohio, USA; died on 11 Dec 1895 in , Antrim, Michigan, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1850, Washington, Stark, Ohio, USA
- Residence: 1860, Butler, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Salem
- Residence: 1880, Chestonia, Antrim, Michigan, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Self
- Residence: 1895, , Antrim, Michigan, USA; Marital Status: Married
John married Elizabeth R Bricker on 10 Jan 1878 in , Columbiana, Ohio, USA. Elizabeth was born in Nov 1855 in , , Ohio, USA; died in 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Nora Ellen Risden
was born on 7 Aug 1879 in , Antrim, Michigan, USA; died on 9 Nov 1915 in Ludington, Mason, Michigan, USA.
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31. | Noah Elmer Risden (20.John3, 10.Samuel2, 1.Onesimus1) was born on 22 Jan 1861 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 30 Aug 1938 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; was buried in Hanoverton, Columbiana, Ohio, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Dungannon
- Residence: 1880, Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Son
- Residence: 1900, Franklin, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Head
- Residence: 1910, Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Head
- Residence: 1920, Franklin, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Relation to Head: HeadResidence Marital Status: Married
- Residence: 1930, Franklin, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Head
Noah married Sarah Luella Davis on 29 Sep 1887 in Millport, Columbiana, Ohio, USA. Sarah was born in 1860 in Franklin, Carroll, Ohio, USA; died on 23 Sep 1899 in , Columbiana, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. William Thomas Risden
was born on 15 Oct 1888 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 7 Jan 1967 in Alliance, Stark, Ohio, USA.
- 39. John Buell Risden
was born on 8 Sep 1891 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 15 Dec 1968 in Lisbon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA.
- 40. Belle Viola Risden
was born on 2 Sep 1893 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 13 Sep 1976 in Alliance, Stark, Ohio, USA.
- 41. Olive Jane Risden
was born on 28 Dec 1895 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 31 Dec 1976 in Alliance, Stark, Ohio, USA.
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Noah married Elizabeth Ann Lauver on 10 May 1900 in , Columbiana, Ohio, USA. Elizabeth was born on 18 Mar 1857 in , , Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Jan 1939 in , Columbiana, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | Mary Belle Risden (20.John3, 10.Samuel2, 1.Onesimus1) was born on 19 Oct 1864 in , Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 3 Sep 1942 in Franklin, Carroll, Ohio, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Dungannon
- Residence: 1880, Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Daughter
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33. | Hannah Luella Risden (20.John3, 10.Samuel2, 1.Onesimus1) was born in 1866 in , , Ohio, USA; died in Nov 1892. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1870, Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Residence Post Office: Dungannon
- Residence: 1880, Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Daughter
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36. | Charles E Risden (20.John3, 10.Samuel2, 1.Onesimus1) was born on 31 Oct 1874 in Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; died on 9 Jul 1911 in Lorain, Lorain, Ohio, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1880, Dungannon, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Son
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Generation: 5
37. | Nora Ellen Risden (25.John4, 20.John3, 10.Samuel2, 1.Onesimus1) was born on 7 Aug 1879 in , Antrim, Michigan, USA; died on 9 Nov 1915 in Ludington, Mason, Michigan, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1880, Chestonia, Antrim, Michigan, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Daughter
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42. | John B Risden (31.Noah4, 20.John3, 10.Samuel2, 1.Onesimus1) was born in 1892 in , , Ohio, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Hanover, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head of House: Son
- Residence: 1930, Franklin, Columbiana, Ohio, USA; Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head: Son
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