Jean Pierre Reff

1790 - 1866  (75 years)

• Name	Jean Pierre Reff  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Alt. Birth	1787	Strasbourg, France   [8, 9, 10, 11]
  	General location of Berthelming, France
  	General info on Berthelming
  	General info for Strasbourg, France
  Born	8 Oct 1790	Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France   [12, 13, 14, 15]
  Christened	9 Oct 1790	Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France   [16, 17, 18]
  Gender	Male
  Immigration	17 Jun 1830	New York, New York, New York, USA   [19, 20]
  		Brig Hyperion Brig 'Hyperion' by Joseph Heard Date painted: 1845 Oil on canvas, 66 x 92 cm Collection: The Beacon Museum This painting features the brig 'Hyperian' built by Robert Hardy in 1845.
  Alt. Immigration	4 May 1834	Turin, Lewis County, New York   [21]
  Census	1835	Turin, Lewis County, New York   [22]
  Census	1840	Lyme, Jefferson County, New York   [23]
  Naturalization	1 Mar 1842	Watertown, Jefferson County, New York   [24, 25]
  Census	1850	Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York   [26]
  Census	1855	Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York   [27]
  Will Filed	20 Sep 1862	Watertown, Jefferson County, New York   [28]
  Census	23 Jun 1865	Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York   [29]
  Died	18 Feb 1866	Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York   [30, 31, 32]
  Buried	20 Feb 1866	Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York   [33, 34]
  	Address: St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery Cape Vincent (Old) Village of Cape Vincent, New York
  		Tombstone of Peter Reff I - St. Vincent De Paul, Old Rosiere Cemetery Old Rosiere Cemetery Peter Reff DIED Feb 25, 1866 78 Years Source: http://www.familyseekers.com/reff/rosierecemeterystones.html#peter%20reff
  Alt. Death	25 Feb 1866	Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York   [35, 36]
  Name	Peter Reff  [37, 38, 39]
  Reference Number	78
  Residence	Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York   [40]
  		Former home of Peter Reff (Sr. and Jr.)
  		rear of Peter Reff house
  		Email from Brett A. DeMott Brett sent me this information on Peter Reff.
  		Reff House, Cape Vincent, New York Source: http://www.familyseekers.com/reff/photoalbumpeterrefffhouse.html#peter's%20house
  _TODO	Completed
  	Order FHL microfilm no: 900774 New York State Census 1835, Town of Turin, Lewis County for Peter Reff and family.
  _UID	8AA806D96AC140B9BD0FC7D3DA6772C71577
  Person ID	I77	Paul's Genealogy Tree
  Last Modified	15 Nov 2016

  
  

  Father	Antonius Reff,   c. 17 Jun 1757, Berthelming, Berthelming, , Lorraine, France ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Mother	Catherine Hau,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	5 Jun 1787	Berthelming, Berthelming, , Lorraine, France   [41, 42]
  Children	3 children
  1. Jean Reff,   b. 24 Mar 1788, Berthelming, Berthelming, , Lorraine, France ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Jean Pierre Reff,   b. 8 Oct 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France ,   d. 18 Feb 1866, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York  (Age 75 years)   3. Catherine Reff,   b. 3 Mar 1793, Berthelming, Berthelming, , Lorraine, France ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F298	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Marie Anne Mathis,   b. Cal 1792, France ,   d. 3 May 1869, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York  (Age ~ 77 years)
  Married	29 Mar 1815	Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France   [44, 45]
  	Pierre Reff married at age 24 and Marie Anne Mathis married at age 22 [43]
  		Letter from Mary Kergall Transcription and partial translation of marriage record of Pierre Reff and Marie Anne Mathis, March 29, 1815.
  Children	1. Michel Reff,   b. 10 May 1816, Berthelming, , Moselle, France ,   d. 4 Feb 1817, Berthelming, Berthelming, , Lorraine, France  (Age 0 years)   2. Jean Christophe Reff,   b. 28 Dec 1817, Berthelming, , Moselle, France ,   d. 5 Aug 1818, Berthelming, Berthelming, , Lorraine, France  (Age 0 years)   3. Pierre Reff,   b. 10 Sep 1819, Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France ,   d. 1852, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York  (Age 32 years)   4. Jean Reff,   b. 6 Oct 1821, Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France ,   d. 14 Sep 1902, Otter Trail, Minnesota  (Age 80 years)   5. Michel Reff,   b. 19 Aug 1824, Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France ,   d. 26 Jul 1889  (Age 64 years)   6. Marie Barbe Reff,   b. 10 Mar 1827, Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France ,   d. 13 Jan 1887, Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan  (Age 59 years)   7. Marguerite Reff,   b. 18 Aug 1829, Berthelming, Berthelming, , Lorraine, France ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	26 Jan 2015
  Family ID	F46	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Alt. Birth - 1787 - Strasbourg, France Born - 8 Oct 1790 - Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France Christened - 9 Oct 1790 - Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France Married - 29 Mar 1815 - Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France Immigration - 17 Jun 1830 - New York, New York, New York, USA Alt. Immigration - 4 May 1834 - Turin, Lewis County, New York Census - 1835 - Turin, Lewis County, New York Census - 1840 - Lyme, Jefferson County, New York Naturalization - 1 Mar 1842 - Watertown, Jefferson County, New York Census - 1850 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Census - 1855 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Will Filed - 20 Sep 1862 - Watertown, Jefferson County, New York Census - 23 Jun 1865 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Died - 18 Feb 1866 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Buried - Address: St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery Cape Vincent (Old) Village of Cape Vincent, New York - 20 Feb 1866 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Alt. Death - 25 Feb 1866 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Residence - - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  (Research):Property https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99WG-MVR6?i=562&wc=M7HY-4Z9%3A358135401%2C358704501&cc=2078654 https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36105-50?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 -- DD21a: June 19, 1830, Brig "Hyperion" Senior Dn Pedro del Campo, please to pay to Meddleton, Still, & Co. one thousand hard dollars and deliver them one hundred and fifteen Spanish quintals (about 46 kilograms or 101 pounds). and sixty pounds of coffee for account of Brig. Hyperion and in payment of an obligation from Capt. Ezekiel Bonney to P. W. Lovie of Gibralter, for the total sum of one thousand nine hundred and twenty five hard dollars said obligation bearing date in Gibralter 19th day of June 1830. Size 4 3/4" x 8". Left upper corner is missing but nice old document anyway.--$32 http://www.globe-treasures.com/ship2.html [46, 47]

  
  

• Sources	[S1265] Berthelming, Registres paroissiaux, 1777-1792, Bapt, Moselle. Berthelming. Service d, (http://www.archives57.com/archives/frontSite?controller=ViewPage&id=archives :2015.), "Berthelming, 1777-1792, Bapt (Reliability: 3), 27 Jan 2015. Batisme Jean Pierre Reff Lan mil sept cent quatre vingt dix, est ne a onze heures du soiz, le huit octobre, jean pierre, fils legitme de Antoin Reff, macon de Bertelming, originaire de meime lieu, et de Catherine Hey, originaire de Rumelfing, Baptize le neuf dudit mois a cinq heures du soir par nous pretre sousigne; il a ue pour parain Jean Pierre Remi Tiperand de Bertelming, pour Mariane Helene Duplessi femme de Bastien Abel Tiperand de Bertelming; a present ante re'dzge a l'instant du Baptime, le parain l'aynt signe avec nous; le pere present et la maraine ont declare de ne savoir ecrire de ce interpelles, et ont fait leur marque, lecture faite. Birth record of Jean Pierre Reff, October 8 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, France Birth record of Jean Pierre Reff, October 8 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, France Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/154/N 1880 Census - Penwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Christopher Adams and Mary B Adams (Reff) living with Peter H. Adams, their son and his family. Adams family in Penwater, Michigan 1880 Census, Penwater, Michigan [S365] Civil Records of Berthelming, France, Archives de la Moselle, (Archives departmentales de la Moselle, France), Microfilmed civil records of Berthelming (Serie 7 E 69) (Reliability: 3), 16 Nov 2005. Civil records of Bertelming - Archives d Christopher A Adams Letter from Mary Kergall Transcription of marriage record of Pierre Reff and Marie Anne Mathis, March 29, 1815. 1835 Census, Turin, Lewis Co., NY [S365] Civil Records of Berthelming, France, Archives de la Moselle, (Archives departmentales de la Moselle, France) (Reliability: 3), 16 Nov 2005. Actes d'etat civil de Berthelming (7 E 69) Archives d Misc. newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center Lettter from Mary Kergall Transcription of birth record from civil records of Berthelming [S360] US Census 1840 - Jefferson County, New York, National Archives And Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1840 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixth Census of the United States, 1840. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1840. M704, 580 rolls.), M704, Roll 291, New York, Vol. 15 (1-359)., M704, Roll 292, Volume 15, page 600 (Reliability: 3), 2 Nov 2005. Head of household: Peter Reff 1 male, age 0-4 1 male, age 10-14 2 males, age 15-19 1 male, age 50-59 2 females, age 10-14 1 female, age 40-49 Chris Adams page 209, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY Peter Reff 1840 US Census, Lyme, JeffersonCounty, NY, pg. 600 Reff census data [S843] 1855 New York State Census Abstracts, The Genealogy Group, ((http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~aliecor/1855_NYS_census/1855_new_york_state_census_index.htm : 2003 - 2005)), accessed Nov 7, 2012), Dwelling 142, Family 154, Chris Adam(s); Citing page 19, line 12, FHL 0895241. (Reliability: 3), 7 Nov 2012. 19 10 142 Stone 400 153 Reff Peter 68 M Germany X 16 Farmer X X 19 11 Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890 page 325 Chris Adams Naturalization records index page, files 5476 to 5525, Jefferson County Clerk, Jefferson County, New York Naturalization records index page, files 5476 to 5525, Jefferson County Clerk, Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WSXL-Z?i=65&cat=321906 Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York. This is a TRANSCRIPTION of the original naturalization petition for Peter Reff which was filed in Lewis County, New York. Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WSXC-8?i=163 Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York. This is a TRANSCRIPTION of the original naturalization petition for Peter Reff which was filed in Lewis County, New York. Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WS8J-6?i=164 Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WS8W-2?i=165 Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WS86-S?i=166 [S983] 1865 New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2015), Cape Vincent, p. 50, dwelling 317, family 318, line 30, Peter Reff; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Feb 2, 2015) (Reliability: 3), 2 Feb 2015. Name: Christopher A Adams Naturalization index card for Peter Reff, file No. 5522 Naturalization index card for Peter Reff, file No. 5522 Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFF9-1VQ Naturalization index card for Peter Reff, file No. 5522 Naturalization index card for Peter Reff, file No. 5522 Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFF9-1VQ Jean Pierre Reff and Marion [Marie Anne] Mathis, 1865, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Jean Pierre Reff and Marion [Marie Anne] Mathis, 1865, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-93440-12?cc=1491284 [S775] Geographical Gazeteer of Jefferson County 1890, Hamilton Child, (Syracuse, New York: The Syracuse journal company, printers and binder, 1890.), 1: 325. (Reliability: 3), 9 Apr 2012. Peter Reff was a native of France and served under Napoleon. He came to America at the age of 40 years, and died in Cape Vincent, aged 86 years. His wife, Mary, a native of Germany, bore him four children, viz: Peter, John, Michael, and Barbara. Peter, who was born in France, came to America with his father and located in this town, where he died in 1852, aged 35 years. He married Delia, daughter of Joseph Wiley, of Cape Vincent, who was a native of Germany, and their children were Peter, John, Michael, Mary, Delia, Mary A., Eugens, Christopher, Julia, and Margaret. John Reff married Kate, daughter of Peter and Mary (Turney) Delmarsh, of Clayton, and their children are May L., Frances H., Carrie E., Lettie L., and Winfred E. He served in Co. B, 20th N.Y. Cav., three years, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now a resident of St. Lawrence village. Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890 page 325 Geographical gazeteer of Jefferson Couty page 326 Peter Reff and family, 1850 census, Jefferson County, New York Peter Reff and family, 1850 census, Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DYQS-JLM?i=30&cc=1401638 Mary Ann Reff, 1850 census, Jefferson County, New York Mary Ann Reff, 1850 census, Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DYQS-JWM?i=31&cc=1401638 [S255] US Census 1850 - Jefferson County, New York - Roll 514, National Archives and Records Administration, (The National Archives, The National Archives And Records Service, General Services Administration, Washington: 1963), M432, Roll 514., M432, Roll 514, Page 400 (Reliability: 4), 6 Nov 2005. Name: Peter Reff Age: 63 Sex: male Occupation: farmer Value of land: 2500 Place of birth: France Name: Mary Ann Reff Age: 60 Sex: female Place of birth: France Name: Michael Reff Age: 26 Sex: male Place of birth: France Name: Catharine " Age: 22 Sex: female Place of birth: Germany page 401: Name: Mary Ann Reff Age: 5/12 (5 months) Sex: female Place of birth: NY Christopher Adams 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY Christopher Adams - cont. (cont.) Christopher Adams family, 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Peter Reff Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York [S843] 1855 New York State Census Abstracts, The Genealogy Group, ((http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~aliecor/1855_NYS_census/1855_new_york_state_census_index.htm : 2003 - 2005)), accessed Nov 7, 2012), Dwelling 142, Family 154, Chris Adam(s); Citing page 19, line 12, FHL 0895241. (Reliability: 3), 7 Nov 2012. 19 10 142 Stone 400 153 Reff Peter 68 M Germany X 16 Farmer X X 19 11 Chris Adams Chris Adams page 209, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY Christopher Adams US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004. NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY REFF,PETER 25FEB1866 78YRS OLDROSIERE Christopher Adams 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY Christopher Adams - cont. (cont.) Christopher Adams family, 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York [S213] Child's Gazetteer, Town of Cape Vincent, Hamilton Child, (1890, N.Y. Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/childcap.htm) (Reliability: 3), 30 Nov 2004. Peter Reff, was a native of France and served under Napoleon. He came to America at the age of 40 years and died in Cape Vincent aged 86 years. His wife, Mary, a native of Germany, bore him four children, viz.: Peter, John, Michael, and Barbara. Peter, who was born in France, came to America with his father and located in this town, where he died in 1852 aged 35 yrs. He married Delia, daughter of Joseph Wiley, of Cape Vincent who was a native of Germany, and their children were Peter, John, Michael, Mary, Delia, Mary A., Eugens, Christopher, Julia, and Margaret. John Reff married Kate, daughter of Peter and Mary (Turney) Delmarsh, of Clayton, and their children are May L., Frances H., Carrie E., Lettie L, and Winfred E. He served in Co. B, 20th N.Y. Cav. three years and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now a resident of St. Lawrence village. Christopher Adams 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY Christopher Adams - cont. (cont.) Christopher Adams family, 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Chris Adams page 209, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY [S1265] Berthelming, Registres paroissiaux, 1777-1792, Bapt, Moselle. Berthelming. Service d, (http://www.archives57.com/archives/frontSite?controller=ViewPage&id=archives :2015.), "Berthelming, 1777-1792, Bapt (Reliability: 3), 27 Jan 2015. Batisme Jean Pierre Reff Lan mil sept cent quatre vingt dix, est ne a onze heures du soiz, le huit octobre, jean pierre, fils legitme de Antoin Reff, macon de Bertelming, originaire de meime lieu, et de Catherine Hey, originaire de Rumelfing, Baptize le neuf dudit mois a cinq heures du soir par nous pretre sousigne; il a ue pour parain Jean Pierre Remi Tiperand de Bertelming, pour Mariane Helene Duplessi femme de Bastien Abel Tiperand de Bertelming; a present ante re'dzge a l'instant du Baptime, le parain l'aynt signe avec nous; le pere present et la maraine ont declare de ne savoir ecrire de ce interpelles, et ont fait leur marque, lecture faite. Chris Adams Birth record of Jean Pierre Reff, October 8 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, France Birth record of Jean Pierre Reff, October 8 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, France Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/154/N [S364] Parish Records of Berthelming (Moselle) France, Archives de la Moselle, (Archives de la Moselle, France), 1 Mi E 69/2, Serie 7 E 69., Microfilmed parish registers of Berthelming, 1763-1788 (1 Mi E 69/2) (Reliability: 3), 16 Nov 2005. 3.
  	Chris Adams page 209, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
  	Letter from Mary Kergall See paragraph 5 of this page.
  	Letter from Mary Kergall, page 2
  	Letter from Mary Kergall page 4 of the letter
  	Letter from Mary Kergall, page 4a Peter Reff - baptism record, page 1
  	Letter from Mary Kergall, page 4b Peter Reff - baptism record, page 1

  
  
  
• [S367] Letter from Mary Kergall - July 20, 1996, Mary Kergall, (Mme Herve Kergall, 4 rue du Petit Pont, 75005 Paris, France, July 20, 1996) (Reliability: 2), 16 Nov 2005.
  
  
  3. < Baptism of Jean-Pierre Reft > >
  the year millet seven hundred and four twenty ten, was born has eleven hours of the evening, October eight, Jean Pierre, wire legitimate of Atoin Reft mason of Berthelming originating in the same place, and of Catherine Hey originating in Romelfing, baptized the nine of the aforesaid month has five hours of the evening by us undersigned priest; he has Cu for godfather Jean Pierre Remi Tisserand de Berthelming, for godmother Helene Daple... woman of Sebastien Abel Tisserand de Berthelming; this present act redige has the moment of the baptism the godfather having it monkey with me; the father present and the godmother declar

  	1880 Census - Penwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Christopher Adams and Mary B Adams (Reff) living with Peter H. Adams, their son and his family.
  	Jean Pierre Reff and Marion [Marie Anne] Mathis, 1865, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Jean Pierre Reff and Marion [Marie Anne] Mathis, 1865, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-93440-12?cc=1491284
  	Baptism record - Peter Reff Transcription and partial translation of 1. baptism record of Jean Reff 2. baptism record of Jean-Pierre Reff (Peter)
  	Adams family in Penwater, Michigan 1880 Census, Penwater, Michigan

  
  
  
• [S775] Geographical Gazeteer of Jefferson County 1890, Hamilton Child, (Syracuse, New York: The Syracuse journal company, printers and binder, 1890.), 1: 325. (Reliability: 3), 9 Apr 2012.
  Peter Reff was a native of France and served under Napoleon. He came to America at the age of 40 years, and died in Cape Vincent, aged 86 years. His wife, Mary, a native of Germany, bore him four children, viz: Peter, John, Michael, and Barbara. Peter, who was born in France, came to America with his father and located in this town, where he died in 1852, aged 35 years. He married Delia, daughter of Joseph Wiley, of Cape Vincent, who was a native of Germany, and their children were Peter, John, Michael, Mary, Delia, Mary A., Eugens, Christopher, Julia, and Margaret. John Reff married Kate, daughter of Peter and Mary (Turney) Delmarsh, of Clayton, and their children are May L., Frances H., Carrie E., Lettie L., and Winfred E. He served in Co. B, 20th N.Y. Cav., three years, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now a resident of St. Lawrence village.

  	George Adams and Maggie Schick
  	Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890 page 325
  	George Adams and Maggie Schick

  
  
  
• [S1265] Berthelming, Registres paroissiaux, 1777-1792, Bapt, Moselle. Berthelming. Service d, (http://www.archives57.com/archives/frontSite?controller=ViewPage&id=archives :2015.), "Berthelming, 1777-1792, Bapt (Reliability: 3), 27 Jan 2015.
  Batisme
  Jean Pierre
  Reff
  
  Lan mil sept cent quatre vingt dix, est ne a onze heures du soiz, le huit octobre, jean pierre, fils legitme de Antoin Reff, macon de Bertelming, originaire de meime lieu, et de Catherine Hey, originaire de Rumelfing, Baptize le neuf dudit mois a cinq heures du soir par nous pretre sousigne; il a ue pour parain Jean Pierre Remi Tiperand de Bertelming, pour Mariane Helene Duplessi femme de Bastien Abel Tiperand de Bertelming; a present ante re'dzge a l'instant du Baptime, le parain l'aynt signe avec nous; le pere present et la maraine ont declare de ne savoir ecrire de ce interpelles, et ont fait leur marque, lecture faite.

  Birth record of Jean Pierre Reff, October 8 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, France Birth record of Jean Pierre Reff, October 8 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, France Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/154/N

  George Adams and Margaret Stuck/Schick? George Adams and Margaret Stuck/Schick? "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GRHF-SKD?cc=1810731&wc=QZF3-Y4D%3A648805801%2C649423601%2C650970501%2C1589282378 : 8 December 2015), Michigan > Mason > Ludington > ED 15 > image 7 of 32; citing NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002).

  
  
  
• [S364] Parish Records of Berthelming (Moselle) France, Archives de la Moselle, (Archives de la Moselle, France), 1 Mi E 69/2, Serie 7 E 69., Microfilmed parish registers of Berthelming, 1763-1788 (1 Mi E 69/2) (Reliability: 3), 16 Nov 2005.
  3.
  Christopher A Adams
  
  Letter from Mary Kergall
  See paragraph 5 of this page.
  Letter from Mary Kergall, page 2
  
  Letter from Mary Kergall
  page 4 of the letter
  Letter from Mary Kergall, page 4a
  Peter Reff - baptism record, page 1
  Letter from Mary Kergall, page 4b
  Peter Reff - baptism record, page 1
  
  
• [S367] Letter from Mary Kergall - July 20, 1996, Mary Kergall, (Mme Herve Kergall, 4 rue du Petit Pont, 75005 Paris, France, July 20, 1996) (Reliability: 2), 16 Nov 2005.
  
  
  3. < Baptism of Jean-Pierre Reft > >
  the year millet seven hundred and four twenty ten, was born has eleven hours of the evening, October eight, Jean Pierre, wire legitimate of Atoin Reft mason of Berthelming originating in the same place, and of Catherine Hey originating in Romelfing, baptized the nine of the aforesaid month has five hours of the evening by us undersigned priest; he has Cu for godfather Jean Pierre Remi Tisserand de Berthelming, for godmother Helene Daple... woman of Sebastien Abel Tisserand de Berthelming; this present act redige has the moment of the baptism the godfather having it monkey with me; the father present and the godmother declar

  	Misc. newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center
  	Baptism record - Peter Reff Transcription and partial translation of 1. baptism record of Jean Reff 2. baptism record of Jean-Pierre Reff (Peter)

  
  
  
• [S1165] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891, (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891 [Reel 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831]" (http://familysearch.org : accessed Feb 2, 2015), manifest, \i Brig Hyperion\i0, June 17, 1830, Reff family; images 359 and 361 of 1011; (Reliability: 3), 2 Feb 2015.
  Name: Peter Raff
  Sex: male
  Age: 41
  Occupation: carpenter
  Country to which they severally belong: France
  Country in which they intend to become inhabitants: United States
  
  Name: Maria Raff
  Sex: female
  Age: 36
  Occupation: none
  Country to which they severally belong: France
  Country in which they intend to become inhabitants: United States
  
  Name: Peter Raff
  Sex: male
  Age: 9
  Occupation: none
  Country to which they severally belong: France
  Country in which they intend to become inhabitants: United States
  
  Name: John Raff
  Sex: male
  Age: 7
  Occupation: none
  Country to which they severally belong: France
  Country in which they intend to become inhabitants: United States
  
  Name: Michel Raff
  Sex: male
  Age: 5
  Occupation: none
  Country to which they severally belong: France
  Country in which they intend to become inhabitants: United States
  
  Name: Margaret Raff
  Sex: female
  Age: 1
  Occupation: none
  Country to which they severally belong: France
  Country in which they intend to become inhabitants: United States
  
  Name: Barbara Raff
  Sex: female
  Age: 2
  Occupation: none
  Country to which they severally belong: France
  Country in which they intend to become inhabitants: United States
  Enumerator wrote a second copy of the entire manifest.
  He spelled the surname as Roff on this copy.

  	Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890 page 325
  	1880 Census - Penwater, Oceana Co. Michigan Christopher Adams and Mary B Adams (Reff) living with Peter H. Adams, their son and his family.
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Title Page] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Title Page] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36105-50?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 356 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 1] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 1] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36312-15?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 357 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 2] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 2] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-35551-4?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 358 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 3] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 3] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-35771-18?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 359 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 4] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 4] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-34861-13?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 360 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 5] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 5] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36361-4?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 361 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Adams family in Penwater, Michigan 1880 Census, Penwater, Michigan

  
  
  
• [S1014] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, (Ancestry.com. \i Ancestry.com\i0 . http://ancestry.com : 2014), "Passenger Lists, 1820-1957" (http://ancestry.com : accessed 8 Feb 2014), manifest, \i Brig Hyperion\i0, June 17 1830, Entry for Peter Roff, et. al. (Reliability: 3), 8 Feb 2014.
  Roll: 014
  Passenger list number: 304

  	Birth record of Marie Barbe Reff, March 10, 1827, Berthelming, Moselle, France Birth record of Marie Barbe Reff, March 10, 1827, Berthelming, Moselle, France Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/38/N
  	Passenger list of Brig Hyperion
  	Title page for ship Hyperion, list 304
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyerion
  	The Brig Hyperion

  
  
  
• [S213] Child's Gazetteer, Town of Cape Vincent, Hamilton Child, (1890, N.Y. Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/childcap.htm) (Reliability: 3), 3 Dec 2004.
  Peter Reff, was a native of France and served under Napoleon. He came to America at the age of 40 years and died in Cape Vincent aged 86 years. His wife, Mary, a native of Germany, bore him four children, viz.: Peter, John, Michael, and Barbara. Peter, who was born in France, came to America with his father and located in this town, where he died in 1852 aged 35 yrs. He married Delia, daughter of Joseph Wiley, of Cape Vincent who was a native of Germany, and their children were Peter, John, Michael, Mary, Delia, Mary A., Eugens, Christopher, Julia, and Margaret. John Reff married Kate, daughter of Peter and Mary (Turney) Delmarsh, of Clayton, and their children are May L., Frances H., Carrie E., Lettie L, and Winfred E. He served in Co. B, 20th N.Y. Cav. three years and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now a resident of St. Lawrence village.

  	Birth record of Marie Barbe Reff, March 10, 1827, Berthelming, Moselle, France Birth record of Marie Barbe Reff, March 10, 1827, Berthelming, Moselle, France Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/38/N
  	Christopher Adams 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
  	Christopher Adams - cont. (cont.) Christopher Adams family, 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York

  
  
  
• [S372] New York State Census: Lewis Co. 1835, Secreatary of State, (FHL US/CAN Film: 0900774), FHN 0900774, Town of Turin, page 5 (Reliability: 3), 11 Dec 2005.
  Name: Peter Reff
  Males: 5
  Females: 3
  Males qualified to vote: 1
  Married females under 45: 1
  Unmarried females under 16: 2

  	Letter from Mary Kergall, page 7 See first paragraph, "Naissance de Marie Barbe Reff"
  	1835 Census, Turin, Lewis Co., NY

  
  
  
• [S360] US Census 1840 - Jefferson County, New York, National Archives And Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1840 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixth Census of the United States, 1840. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1840. M704, 580 rolls.), M704, Roll 291, New York, Vol. 15 (1-359)., M704, Roll 292, Volume 15, page 600 (Reliability: 3), 2 Nov 2005.
  Head of household: Peter Reff
  1 male, age 0-4
  1 male, age 10-14
  2 males, age 15-19
  1 male, age 50-59
  2 females, age 10-14
  1 female, age 40-49

  	Christopher Adams 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
  	Christopher Adams - cont. (cont.) Christopher Adams family, 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
  	Certified copy of death record This is a certified copy of a record of death for Mary B. Adams (Reff). It is not what I was hoping for. I may write again to request a photo copy.
  	Flip side of certified record of death Flip side of certified record of death - Mary B. Adams (Reff)
  	Peter Reff 1840 US Census, Lyme, JeffersonCounty, NY, pg. 600
  	Reff census data

  
  
  
• [S1483] New York, Naturalization records, 1819-1906, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, ((http://familysearch.org : 2016)), accessed Nov 12, 2016), Declaration of Intent and Naturalization record of Peter Reff; Jefferson County Courthouse, Watertown, New York, FHL Film # 007780921; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WSXC-8?i=163&cat=321906. (Reliability: 3), 12 Nov 2016.
  Copy Peter Reff
  Declaration
  
  Filed March 1, 1842
  
  Clerks Office
  Lewis County, NY
  
  I Charles Orvis, Clerk of said county do hereby certify that I have composed the within copy of an affidavit with the original now on file in this office; and that the said copy is a correct transcript of the said original affidavit, and of the whole of said original.
  
  In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my hand and affixed my seal of office this 8th day of September, 1841.
  C. Orvis, Clerk
  
  State of New York
  Lewis County
  
  I, Peter Reff, being sworn before Carlos P. Scovil, Clerk of the Court of common pleas of said County; saith that he was born in France, that he is of the age of forty eight years, that he owes allegiance to the King of France, that he emigrated from the Port of Havre de Grace to the town of Turin in the State of New York on or about the 4th May 1834, that he now resides in said town where he has settled and intends to reside, & that it is bona fide this intention of this deponent to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce forever all allegiance & fidelity to any and every foreign power, potentate state & sovereignty whatsoever, and particularly to the King of France.
  his
  Peter X Reff
  mark
  
  Subscribed and sworn
  this 22 day of September
  1834. before me
  Carlos P. Scovil, Clerk
  (Filed September 22, 1834)
  
  ------------
  
  5522
  
  Peter Reff
  Naturalization Papers
  1842
  
  Filed March 1, 1842
  
  
  State of New York,
  Jefferson County,
  
  Peter Reff being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is a native of France of the Kingdom of France; and lately owing allegiance to the King of the French; that he is the age of fifty six years; that he came to the United States in the year eighteen hundred and thirty four and has continued to reside within the juristiction of the United States for more than five years last past, without permanently departing the same during the said term; and that it has been his bona fide intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Power, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, for more than five years past; and especially that of the King of the French, and become a citizen of the United States of America.
  
  his
  Peter X Reff
  mark
  
  Sworn in open Court, this 1st day
  of March 1842
  Daniel Lee, Clerk
  
  
  
  
  State of New York, Jefferson County, ss:
  
  I, Peter Reff, do swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America, and that I do absolutely and entirely renounce and adjure all allegiance and fidelity to every Foreign Prince, Power, Potentate and Sovereignty whatsoever, and particularly to the King of the French whose subject I was. And further, that I have never borne any hereditary title, or been of any of the degrees of nobility.
  his
  Peter X Reff
  mark
  
  Sworn in open Court, this 1st day
  of March 1842
  Daniel Lee, Clerk
  
  
  
  State of New York, Jefferson County, ss:
  
  Warner Failing and John Schmidling of the county aforesaid, being severally sworn, depose and say that they are citizens of the United States and have been acquainted with Peter Reff for more than five years, last past; that said Peter Reff has resided wihin the United States for more than five years, last past; and within the State of New York five years; that he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same.
  Warner Failing
  John Schmidling
  
  Sworn in open Court, this 1st day
  of March 1842
  Daniel Lee, Clerk

  	1880 Census - Penwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Christopher Adams and Mary B Adams (Reff) living with Peter H. Adams, their son and his family.
  	Naturalization records index page, files 5476 to 5525, Jefferson County Clerk, Jefferson County, New York Naturalization records index page, files 5476 to 5525, Jefferson County Clerk, Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WSXL-Z?i=65&cat=321906
  	Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York. This is a TRANSCRIPTION of the original naturalization petition for Peter Reff which was filed in Lewis County, New York. Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WSXC-8?i=163
  	Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York. This is a TRANSCRIPTION of the original naturalization petition for Peter Reff which was filed in Lewis County, New York. Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WS8J-6?i=164
  	Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WS8W-2?i=165
  	Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Naturalization record of Peter Reff, filed in Lewis County, New York and in Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSMP-WS86-S?i=166
  	Adams family in Penwater, Michigan 1880 Census, Penwater, Michigan

  
  
  
• [S1125] New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980, New York. Jefferson., (FamilySearch. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2014), 5522, Entry for Peter Reff; File No. 5522; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFF9-1VQ; digital images (http://familysearch.org : accessed Nov 12, 2016) (Reliability: 3), 12 Nov 2016.
  Name:

  	Chris Adams page 209, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
  	Peter Reff Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
  	Naturalization index card for Peter Reff, file No. 5522 Naturalization index card for Peter Reff, file No. 5522 Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFF9-1VQ
  	Naturalization index card for Peter Reff, file No. 5522 Naturalization index card for Peter Reff, file No. 5522 Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFF9-1VQ

  
  
  
• [S255] US Census 1850 - Jefferson County, New York - Roll 514, National Archives and Records Administration, (The National Archives, The National Archives And Records Service, General Services Administration, Washington: 1963), M432, Roll 514., M432, Roll 514, Page 400 (Reliability: 4), 6 Nov 2005.
  Name:

  	G. F. Cady and Cate (Adams) G. F. Cady and Cate (Adams), Penwater, Oceana County, Michigan, 1930 Image source: https://archive.org/stream/michigancensus00reel1020#page/n230/mode/1up
  	Peter Reff and family, 1850 census, Jefferson County, New York Peter Reff and family, 1850 census, Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DYQS-JLM?i=30&cc=1401638
  	Mary Ann Reff, 1850 census, Jefferson County, New York Mary Ann Reff, 1850 census, Jefferson County, New York Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DYQS-JWM?i=31&cc=1401638

  
  
  
• [S843] 1855 New York State Census Abstracts, The Genealogy Group, ((http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~aliecor/1855_NYS_census/1855_new_york_state_census_index.htm : 2003 - 2005)), accessed Nov 7, 2012), Dwelling 142, Family 154, Chris Adam(s); Citing page 19, line 12, FHL 0895241. (Reliability: 3), 7 Nov 2012.
  19 10 142 Stone 400 153 Reff Peter 68 M Germany X 16 Farmer X X
  19 11

  	Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890 page 325
  	Chris Adams

  
  
  
• [S201] Will for Peter Reff, B.D.M. Bennett, Surrogate, (Jefferson County Surrogate's Court, Book 11, Page 130) (Reliability: 3), 28 Nov 2004.

  	Christopher A Adams
  	Peter Reff Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York

  
  
  
• [S983] 1865 New York State Census, New York, Jefferson, (Digital images. Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch.org\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2015), Cape Vincent, p. 50, dwelling 317, family 318, line 30, Peter Reff; (http://familysearch.org : accessed Feb 2, 2015) (Reliability: 3), 2 Feb 2015.
  Name:

  	Chris Adams
  	G. F. Cady and Cate (Adams) G. F. Cady and Cate (Adams), Penwater, Oceana County, Michigan, 1930 Image source: https://archive.org/stream/michigancensus00reel1020#page/n230/mode/1up
  	Jean Pierre Reff and Marion [Marie Anne] Mathis, 1865, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Jean Pierre Reff and Marion [Marie Anne] Mathis, 1865, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-93440-12?cc=1491284

  
  
  
• [S373] Parish Records of St. Vincent de Paul Church, L. Lapie? (Reliability: 4), 19 Nov 2005.
  Le 20 fevrier 1866, a ete inhumie
  Rosiere dans de cimitiere de Rosiere le corp de
  Pierre Reff, decede le 18, al age de 80
  ans environ en presence de eloi Bourcy
  et Michel renogle termoiner?
  L. Lapie H. pretre
  
  
  ------------------------------------------
  Translation:
  The 20th of February, 1866, has this buried
  Rosiere in the cemetery of Rosiere, the corpse of
  Pierre Reff, deceased of 18th, approximate age of 80 years
  in the presence of Eloy Bourcy and Michel Renogle terminor?

  	Birth record of Jean Pierre Reff, October 8 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, France Birth record of Jean Pierre Reff, October 8 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, France Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/154/N
  	Peter Refff, Find-A-Grave Memorial
  	Misc. newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center
  	Letter & response Beverly Hennigan replied with a hand-written note and a partial copy of the page of the book in which the death/burial record appeared for Pierre Reff. (next picture)
  	death/burial record for Pierre Reff
  	Headstone for Peter Reff St. Vincent DePaul old cemetery, Rosiere, NY Photo: courtesy Bruce Coyne, 2012

  
  
  
• [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
  NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
  REFF,PETER 25FEB1866 78YRS OLDROSIERE

  Letter from Mary Kergall Transcription of marriage record of Pierre Reff and Marie Anne Mathis, March 29, 1815.

  
  
  
• [S775] Geographical Gazeteer of Jefferson County 1890, Hamilton Child, (Syracuse, New York: The Syracuse journal company, printers and binder, 1890.), 1: 325. (Reliability: 3), 9 Apr 2012.
  Peter Reff was a native of France and served under Napoleon. He came to America at the age of 40 years, and died in Cape Vincent, aged 86 years. His wife, Mary, a native of Germany, bore him four children, viz: Peter, John, Michael, and Barbara. Peter, who was born in France, came to America with his father and located in this town, where he died in 1852, aged 35 years. He married Delia, daughter of Joseph Wiley, of Cape Vincent, who was a native of Germany, and their children were Peter, John, Michael, Mary, Delia, Mary A., Eugens, Christopher, Julia, and Margaret. John Reff married Kate, daughter of Peter and Mary (Turney) Delmarsh, of Clayton, and their children are May L., Frances H., Carrie E., Lettie L., and Winfred E. He served in Co. B, 20th N.Y. Cav., three years, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now a resident of St. Lawrence village.

  	Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890 page 325
  	Headstone for George and Margaret Adams Headstone for George and Margaret Adams Photo courtesy Ron "Ozzie" Oswalt
  	Lettter from Mary Kergall Transcription of birth record from civil records of Berthelming

  
  
  
• [S373] Parish Records of St. Vincent de Paul Church, L. Lapie? (Reliability: 4), 19 Nov 2005.
  Le 20 fevrier 1866, a ete inhumie
  Rosiere dans de cimitiere de Rosiere le corp de
  Pierre Reff, decede le 18, al age de 80
  ans environ en presence de eloi Bourcy
  et Michel renogle termoiner?
  L. Lapie H. pretre
  
  
  ------------------------------------------
  Translation:
  The 20th of February, 1866, has this unburied
  Rosiere in the cemetery of Rosiere, the corpse of
  Pierre Reff, deceased of 18th, approximate age of 80 years
  in the presence of Eloy Bourcy and Michel Renogle terminor?

  	Headstone for George and Margaret Adams Headstone for George and Margaret Adams Photo courtesy Ron "Ozzie" Oswalt
  	Peter Reff 1840 US Census, Lyme, JeffersonCounty, NY, pg. 600
  	Letter & response Beverly Hennigan replied with a hand-written note and a partial copy of the page of the book in which the death/burial record appeared for Pierre Reff. (next picture)
  	death/burial record for Pierre Reff
  	Reff census data

  
  
  
• [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
  NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
  REFF,PETER 25FEB1866 78YRS OLDROSIERE

  	Chris Adams
  	1880 Census - Penwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Christopher Adams and Mary B Adams (Reff) living with Peter H. Adams, their son and his family.
  	Adams family in Penwater, Michigan 1880 Census, Penwater, Michigan

  
  
  
• [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
  NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
  REFF,PETER 25FEB1866 78YRS OLDROSIERE

  	Christopher Adams 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
  	Christopher Adams - cont. (cont.) Christopher Adams family, 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York

  
  
  
• [S213] Child's Gazetteer, Town of Cape Vincent, Hamilton Child, (1890, N.Y. Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/childcap.htm) (Reliability: 3), 30 Nov 2004.
  Peter Reff, was a native of France and served under Napoleon. He came to America at the age of 40 years and died in Cape Vincent aged 86 years. His wife, Mary, a native of Germany, bore him four children, viz.: Peter, John, Michael, and Barbara. Peter, who was born in France, came to America with his father and located in this town, where he died in 1852 aged 35 yrs. He married Delia, daughter of Joseph Wiley, of Cape Vincent who was a native of Germany, and their children were Peter, John, Michael, Mary, Delia, Mary A., Eugens, Christopher, Julia, and Margaret. John Reff married Kate, daughter of Peter and Mary (Turney) Delmarsh, of Clayton, and their children are May L., Frances H., Carrie E., Lettie L, and Winfred E. He served in Co. B, 20th N.Y. Cav. three years and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now a resident of St. Lawrence village.

  	1880 Census - Penwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Christopher Adams and Mary B Adams (Reff) living with Peter H. Adams, their son and his family.
  	Adams family in Penwater, Michigan 1880 Census, Penwater, Michigan

  
  
  
• [S255] US Census 1850 - Jefferson County, New York - Roll 514, National Archives and Records Administration, (The National Archives, The National Archives And Records Service, General Services Administration, Washington: 1963), M432, Roll 514., M432, Roll 514, Page 400 (Reliability: 4), 6 Nov 2005.
  Name: Peter Reff
  Age: 63
  Sex: male
  Occupation: farmer
  Value of land: 2500
  Place of birth: France
  
  Name: Mary Ann Reff
  Age: 60
  Sex: female
  Place of birth: France
  
  Name: Michael Reff
  Age: 26
  Sex: male
  Place of birth: France
  
  Name: Catharine "
  Age: 22
  Sex: female
  Place of birth: Germany
  
  page 401:
  Name: Mary Ann Reff
  Age: 5/12 (5 months)
  Sex: female
  Place of birth: NY

  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Title Page] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Title Page] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36105-50?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 356 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 1] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 1] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36312-15?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 357 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 2] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 2] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-35551-4?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 358 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 3] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 3] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-35771-18?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 359 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 4] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 4] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-34861-13?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 360 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 5] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 5] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36361-4?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 361 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Peter Reff Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York

  
  
  
• [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 22 Nov 2004.
  NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
  REFF,PETER 25FEB1866 78YRS OLDROSIERE

  	Passenger list of Brig Hyperion
  	Christopher Adams 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
  	Christopher Adams - cont. (cont.) Christopher Adams family, 1850 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
  	Title page for ship Hyperion, list 304
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyerion
  	The Brig Hyperion

  
  
  
• [S213] Child's Gazetteer, Town of Cape Vincent, Hamilton Child, (1890, N.Y. Source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/childcap.htm) (Reliability: 3), 30 Nov 2004.
  Peter Reff, was a native of France and served under Napoleon. He came to America at the age of 40 years and died in Cape Vincent aged 86 years. His wife, Mary, a native of Germany, bore him four children, viz.: Peter, John, Michael, and Barbara. Peter, who was born in France, came to America with his father and located in this town, where he died in 1852 aged 35 yrs. He married Delia, daughter of Joseph Wiley, of Cape Vincent who was a native of Germany, and their children were Peter, John, Michael, Mary, Delia, Mary A., Eugens, Christopher, Julia, and Margaret. John Reff married Kate, daughter of Peter and Mary (Turney) Delmarsh, of Clayton, and their children are May L., Frances H., Carrie E., Lettie L, and Winfred E. He served in Co. B, 20th N.Y. Cav. three years and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He is now a resident of St. Lawrence village.

  Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890 page 325

  
  
  
• [S209] Brett A. DeMott, Brett A. DeMott, (November 29, 2004) (Reliability: 3), 30 Nov 2004.

  July20_1996_7.tif Transcription and partial translation of birth records of: 1. Marie Barbe Reff, March 10, 1827 2. Jean Reff, May 17, 1820

  
  
  
• [S1265] Berthelming, Registres paroissiaux, 1777-1792, Bapt, Moselle. Berthelming. Service d, (http://www.archives57.com/archives/frontSite?controller=ViewPage&id=archives :2015.), "Berthelming, Registres paroissiaux 1777-1792, Bapt (Reliability: 3), 27 Jan 2015.

  	Marriage record of Antoine Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France Marriage record of Antoine Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/126/N
  	Transcription of marriage record of Antoin Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France Transcription of marriage record of Antoin Reff and Catherine Hau, June 5, 1787, Berthelming, Moselle, France Document source: M-Francois Delphine, FranceGenWeb Volunteer Transcriptionist. Merci, Francois!

  
  
  
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  Report on a search in the Parish and civil records of Berthelming (Moselle) France
  for the family of Peter Reff
  
  
  Microtilmed Parish records of Berthelming (1 Mi E 69/2)
  
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  July20_1996_3.tif Transcription and partial translation of marriage record of Antoine Reff and Catherine Hau. Parents are Philippe Reff and Odile Tanger; Chritian Hau and Christine Traittner.

  
  
  
• [S365] Civil Records of Berthelming, France, Archives de la Moselle, (Archives departmentales de la Moselle, France), Microfilmed records of Berthelming (Serie 7 E 69) (Reliability: 3), 16 Nov 2005.
  Civil records of Bertelming - Archives d

  William Webert and Birdie Cole, 1900 Census, Orleans Town, Jefferson County, New York, June 7, 1900 William Webert and Birdie Cole, 1900 Census, Orleans Town, Jefferson County, New York, June 7, 1900 Image source: https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1042unit#page/n31/mode/1up

  
  
  
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  Civil records of Bertelming - Archives d

  Letter from Mary Kergall Transcription of marriage record of Pierre Reff and Marie Anne Mathis, March 29, 1815.

  
  
  
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  Reff, Pierre marie

  	Marriage record entry of Pierre Reff and Marie Anne Mathis, March 29, 1815, Berthelming, Moselle, France Marriage record entry of Pierre Reff and Marie Anne Mathis, March 29, 1815, Berthelming, Moselle, France Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/29/N
  	John F. Schaer and Webert family, 1900 Census, Oneida County, NY John F. Schaer and Webert family, 1900 Census, Oneida County, NY Image source: https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu1133unit#page/n371/mode/1up and https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11932-123974-57?cc=1325221

  
  
  
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  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Title Page] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Title Page] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36105-50?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 356 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 1] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 1] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36312-15?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 357 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 2] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 2] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-35551-4?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 358 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 3] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 3] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-35771-18?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 359 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 4] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 4] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-34861-13?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 360 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  	Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 5] Passenger manifest: Brig Hyperion, June 17, 1830, New York, New York [Page 5] Image source: "New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16891-36361-4?cc=1849782&wc=MX62-JNL:165725101 : accessed 3 February 2015), 014 - 1 May 1830-30 Jun 1831 > image 361 of 1011; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

  
  
  
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  	Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890 page 325
  	Passenger list of Brig Hyperion
  	Title page for ship Hyperion, list 304
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyperion
  	The Brig Hyerion
  	The Brig Hyperion