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Michel Reff

Male 1824 - 1889  (64 years)


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  • Name Michel Reff  [1, 2] 
    Born 19 Aug 1824  Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 17 Jun 1830  New York, New York, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9, 10, 11, 12] 
    Census 1850  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Property 1850  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [14, 15] 
    • Role: Witness
    Census 1860  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [16] 
    Census 1870  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [17] 
    Census 1880  Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [18] 
    Name Michael Reff  [19, 20, 21, 22, 23] 
    Reference Number 94 
    _UID A82A21FCF5254A5C87A2C4B6596A80B54AE6 
    Buried 1889  Rosiere, Jefferson, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [24] 
    Address:
    Route 4
    Rosiere, New York 
    Died 26 Jul 1889  [24] 
    Person ID I93  Paul's Genealogy Tree
    Last Modified 2 Jun 2016 

    Father Jean Pierre Reff,   b. 8 Oct 1790, Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1866, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Marie Anne Mathis,   b. Cal 1792, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1869, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 77 years) 
    Married 29 Mar 1815  Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [26, 27] 
    • Pierre Reff married at age 24 and Marie Anne Mathis married at age 22 [25]
    Letter from Mary Kergall, page 5    		 Letter from Mary Kergall
    Transcription and partial translation of marriage record of Pierre Reff and Marie Anne Mathis, March 29, 1815.
    Children 7 children 
    Family ID F46  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Catherine Constance,   b. Cal 1828, Wertemberg Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 1894, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 66 years) 
    Married Y  [28, 29] 
    Children 
     1. Mary Ann Reff,   b. Mar 1850,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. John Reff,   b. 1851,   d. 28 May 1883  (Age 32 years)
     3. Magdaline Reff,   b. 1853, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Michael Reff,   b. 22 Jun 1857, Rosiere, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Aug 1938, Rosiere, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     5. Joseph Reff,   b. Cal 1859,   d. 1937  (Age ~ 78 years)
    Last Modified 6 Nov 2005 
    Family ID F301  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Emily Cornair,   b. 1851, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jan 1889  (Age 38 years) 
    Married Y  [30] 
    Last Modified 8 Jan 2006 
    Family ID F328  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Aug 1824 - Berthelming, Moselle, Lorraine, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 17 Jun 1830 - New York, New York, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProperty - 1850 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1860 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1870 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Address:
    Route 4
    Rosiere, New York - 1889 - Rosiere, Jefferson, New York    		 Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Sources 
    1. [S1264] Berthelming (Berthelmingen) Tables d, Moselle. Service d, (http://www.archives57.com/archives/frontSite?controller=ViewPage&id=archives :2015.), Berthelming, Tables Tables d (Reliability: 3), 27 Jan 2015.
      Reff, Michel, fils de Pierre et de Marie Anne Mathis 19 aout 1824
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      Birth record of Marguerite Reff, August 18, 1829, Berthelming, Moselle, France      		 Birth record of Michel Reff, August 19, 1824, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Birth record of Michel Reff, August 19, 1824, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/38/N
      Frank Weibert      		 Frank Weibert


    2. [S662] 1880 US Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, June 29, 2010), T9, roll 0838, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 110, p. 176D, dwelling 70, family 74, Joseph Reff, accessed Feb 1, 2015 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
      Name:
      Letter from Mary Kergall, page 6      		 Letter from Mary Kergall
      See item 5, "Naissance de Pierre Reff"
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/10thcensus0838unit#page/n649/mode/1up


    3. [S365] Civil Records of Berthelming, France, Archives de la Moselle, (Archives departmentales de la Moselle, France), Civil records of Berthelming (serie 7 E 69) (Reliability: 3), 16 Nov 2005.
      Actes d'etat civil de Berthelming (Serie 7 E 69) Archives d
      Frank Weibert      		 Frank Weibert
      Letter from Mary Kergall, page 6      		 Letter from Mary Kergall
      See item 5, "Naissance de Pierre Reff"


    4. [S1264] Berthelming (Berthelmingen) Tables d, Moselle. Service d, (http://www.archives57.com/archives/frontSite?controller=ViewPage&id=archives :2015.), Berthelming, Tables Tables d (Reliability: 3), 27 Jan 2015.
      Reff, Michel, fils de Pierre et de Marie Anne Mathis 19 aout 1824
      Birth record of Marguerite Reff, August 18, 1829, Berthelming, Moselle, France      		 Birth record of Michel Reff, August 19, 1824, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Birth record of Michel Reff, August 19, 1824, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/38/N
      Frank A. Webert      		 Frank A. Webert


    5. [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: 3), 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
      Peter Reff      		 Michael Reff & wife Catherine Constance
      Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York


    6. [S662] 1880 US Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, June 29, 2010), T9, roll 0838, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 110, p. 176D, dwelling 70, family 74, Joseph Reff, accessed Feb 1, 2015 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
      Name:
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/10thcensus0838unit#page/n649/mode/1up


    7. [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: 3), 16 Nov 2005.
      Actes d'etat civil de Berthelming (Serie 7 E 69) Archives d
      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]
      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]
      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]
      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]
      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]
      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]
      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.).
      Letter from Mary Kergall, page 6      		 July20_1996_6.tif
      Transcription and partial translation of
      1. birth record of Peter Reff (Jr.) September 10, 1819
      2. birth record of Michael Reff August, 19 1824
      Watertown Daily Times      		 Watertown Daily Times


    8. [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,MICHAEL 26JUL1889 65YRS SVPROSIERE
      Passenger list of Brig Hyperion      		 Passenger list of Brig Hyperion
      Title page for ship Hyperion, list 304      		 Title page for ship Hyperion, list 304
      The Brig Hyperion      		 The Brig Hyperion
      The Brig Hyperion      		 The Brig Hyperion
      The Brig Hyperion      		 The Brig Hyperion
      The Brig Hyerion      		 The Brig Hyerion
      The Brig Hyperion      		 The Brig Hyperion


    9. [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.
      Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family      		 Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family
      Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family, Pamelia, Jefferson County, NY
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n772/mode/1up
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-92350-17?cc=1491284
      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]
      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]
      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]
      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]
      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]
      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]
      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.).


    10. [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
      Passenger list of Brig Hyperion      		 Passenger list of Brig Hyperion
      Frank Weibert      		 Frank Weibert
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      page 186, US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      Title page for ship Hyperion, list 304      		 Title page for ship Hyperion, list 304
      The Brig Hyperion      		 The Brig Hyperion
      The Brig Hyperion      		 The Brig Hyperion
      The Brig Hyperion      		 The Brig Hyperion
      The Brig Hyerion      		 The Brig Hyerion
      The Brig Hyperion      		 The Brig Hyperion


    11. [S224] Naturalization Declaration for Peter Reff, Daniel Lee, Clerk, (March 1, 1842, Jefferson County Clerk's Office, Watertown, New York, Register No. 5522) (Reliability: 3), 3 Dec 2004.
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma
      Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family      		 Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family
      Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family, 1910 census, Pamelia, Jefferson County, NY
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/13thcensus1910po954unit#page/n294/mode/1up
      John Reff and Emma      		 John Reff and Emma


    12. [S223] Transcript of an original Naturalization declaration of Peter Reff, Charles Orvis, Clerk of Lewis County, NY, (Filed March 1, 1842, Jefferson County Court, Watertown, New York) (Reliability: 3), 3 Dec 2004.
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      Julia Reff      		 Julia Reff
      Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family      		 Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family
      Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family, Pamelia, Jefferson County, NY
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n772/mode/1up
      John Reff and Julia Reff      		 John Reff and Julia Reff


    13. [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 Reff, John Reff      		 Christopher Reff, John Reff
      Smithling-Reff      		 Smithling-Reff
      Christopher Reff, John Reff      		 Christopher Reff, John Reff
      George Reff, Mary Reff (Smithling)      		 George Reff, Mary Reff (Smithling)
      Michael Reff      		 Michael Reff
      Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York


    14. [S1418] New York Land Records, 1630-1975, New York. Jefferson., (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2016), Grantee Index N-S: image 222 of 483, Entry fro John and Michael Reff, "New York Land Records, 1630-1975," \i FamilySearch\i0 (Reliability: 3), 14 Nov 2016.
      Grantee index entries for Reff surname, 1805-1885, N-S, Jefferson County, New York

      1849 Grantee: Reff, John & Michael; Grantor: P. Rector; Liber: 94, Page: 647

      1851 Grantee: Reff, John & al.; Grantor: S. D. Peugnet; Liber: 102, Page: 513

      1856 Grantee: Reff, Michael; Grantor: J. H. Vanderwalker; Liber: 125, Page: 480

      1860 Grantee: Reff, John; Grantor: P. Reff; Liber: 143, Page: 70

      1861 Grantee: Reff, John; Grantor: G. A. Ainsworth; Liber: 149, Page: 453

      1865 Grantee: Reff, Catherine; Grantor: C. Adams; Liber: 161, Page: 68

      1866 Grantee: Reff, Michael; Grantor: V. LeRay; Liber: 164, Page: 157

      1877 Grantee: Reff, Peter; Grantor: H. Huck: Liber: 215, Page: 62

      1879 Grantee: Reff, Peter; Grantor: J. Reff: Liber: 219, Page: 73

      1879 Grantee: Reff, Michael Jr.; Grantor: M. Reff: Liber: 219, Page: 228

      1879 Grantee: Reff, Catherine; Grantor: M. Reff Jr.; Liber: 219, Page: 229

      1879 Grantee: Reff, Michael; Grantor: P. Reff; Liber: 220, Page: 57

      1879 Grantee: Reff, Michael; Grantor: J. Reff; Liber: 221, Page: 170

      "New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-33144-9750-8?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Jefferson > Grantee index 1805-1885 N-S > image 222 of 483; county courthouses, New York.
      Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890      		 Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890
      page 325
      Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890      		 Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890
      page 326
      Grantee index entries for Reff surname, 1805-1885, N-S, Jefferson County, New York      		 Grantee index entries for Reff surname, 1805-1885, N-S, Jefferson County, New York
      Grantee index entries for Reff surname, 1805-1885, N-S, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99W5-5ZRM?i=221&wc=M7C4-GNL%3A358135401%2C359786001&cc=2078654


    15. [S1418] New York Land Records, 1630-1975, New York. Jefferson., (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. \i FamilySearch\i0 . http://familysearch.org : 2016), 94: 647, 648, Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WL-JB6D?i=681&cc=2078654, February 18, 1850, "New York Land Records, 1630-1975," \i FamilySearch\i0 (Reliability: 3), 14 Nov 2016.
      This indenture made the eighteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty between Peter Rector of the Town of Cape Vincent Jefferson County & State of New York of the first part, and John Reff of the same place & Michael Reff of the second part witnesseth that the said party of the first part in consideration of the sum of Ten Hundred & fifty dollars lawful money of the United States of America paid to him by the said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold released and confirmed and by these presents does grant bargain sell release and confirm to the said part of the second part heirs and assigns all that certain piece of land situated in the town of Lyme formerly now Cape Vincent County of Jefferson and State of New York being part of Lot Nos. Three Hundred Eighty eight & Three Hundred ninety six of the subdivisions of Great Lot No. four of Macombs Purchase and bounded as follows viz.
      Beginning in the centre of the Cape Vincent Turnpike on the Bridge at the point of intersection where Kent Creek and the Bridge cross each other, thence northwesterly thirty chains along land formerly conveyed to Elisha P. Dodge to a point forty links South thirty six & three fourths degrees west from a post standing in the fence cornered and marked P. B., thence north thirty six & three fourths degrees east nineteen chains & fifty three links to a post twelve links north from a Baswood tree cornered & marked P. B., thence along the northerly line of the lot south fifty three & a fourth degrees east twenty five chains thirty three links on a parallel with the Turnpike to the centre of Kents Creek south fifty three and a forth degrees east thirty links from a post cornered & marked P. B. standing on the bank of the creek; thence down the creek as it winds and turns to the place of beginning, containing fifty acres more or less.
      Together with the hereditaments and appurtenances and all the estate right title and interest of him the said party of the first part of in or to the same and the reversions and remainders thereof. To have and to hold all and singular the said premises hereby granted to the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns to the proper use of the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever, subject to the conditions and stipulations contained in the letters patent whereby the lands were originally granted. And the said party of the first part doth hereby for himself his heirs executors and administrators covenant with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that he the said party of the first part immediately before the ensealing and delivering hereof was seized of the said premises of an estate in fee simple therein also that he has power to sell and convey the same as hereby intended. Also that the said party of the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns shall quietly and peaceably hold and enjoy the same. Also that the premises is free from encumbrances, and he the said party of the first part and his heirs the said premises to the said party of the second part and his heirs against all persons does and will warrant and defend forever by these presents. In witness ehreof the said party of the first part hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
      Peter Rector. L.S. Signed sealed and delvered in the presence of " Jefferson County S.S. On this 18th day of February 1850, personally came before me Peter Rector to me personally known to be the individual described in & who executed the within Deed & acknowledged that he had executed the said Deed. L. H. Ainsworth, Justice of the Peace.
      Recorded February 21, 1850 at 10 1/4 h. a.m.
      Isaac Munson, Clerk.

      "New York Land Records, 1630-1975," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-33047-25657-79?cc=2078654 : 22 May 2014), Jefferson > Deeds 1849-1850 vol 93-94 > image 681 of 689; county courthouses, New York.
      Location of John Reff and Michael Reff property in Google Earth      		 Location of John Reff and Michael Reff property in Google Earth
      Jacob Fraley      		 Jacob Fraley
      Peter Fraley      		 Peter Fraley
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      John Reff and family, 1865 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-18045-92350-17?cc=1491284
      Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 647, Jefferson County, New York      		 Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 647, Jefferson County, New York
      Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 647, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WL-JB6D?i=681&cc=2078654
      Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 648, Jefferson County, New York      		 Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 648, Jefferson County, New York
      Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 648, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WL-JBZS?i=682&cc=2078654


    16. [S320] US Census 1860 - Jefferson Co. NY, NARA Series M653, Roll 762; Page: 188; Image: 192 (Reliability: 3), 4 Oct 2006.
      Name: Michael Reff
      Age: 35
      Sex: m
      Occupation: farmer
      Real Estate: 2000
      Personal Property: 600
      Birthplace: France

      Name: Cath "
      Age: 31
      Sex: f
      Birthplace: Hessian

      Name: Mary "
      Age: 10
      Sex: f
      Birthplace: NY

      Name: Jno "
      Age: 9
      Sex: m
      Birthplace: NY

      Name: Magdaline "
      Age: 7
      Sex: f
      Birthplace: NY

      Name: Mike "
      Age: 3
      Sex: m
      Birthplace: NY

      Name: Joseph "
      Age: 1
      Sex: m
      Birthplace: NY
      John and Julia Reff      		 John and Julia Reff
      Hobart Township, Otter Tail County, Minn.
      John and Julia Reff      		 John and Julia Reff
      Hobart Township, Otter Tail County, Minn.
      Michael Reff      		 Michael Reff
      1860 US Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY
      1860 Census, Jefferson County, NY      		 1860 Census, Jefferson County, NY


    17. [S382] US Census 1870 - Jefferson County, NY, National Archives and Records Administration, (Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.), NARA Series: M593 Roll 944; Page: 173; Image: 349 (Reliability: 3), 27 Nov 2005.
      Birth record of Jean Christophe Reff, December 28, 1817, Berthelming, Moselle, France      		 Birth record of Jean Reff,
      Birth record of Jean Christophe Reff, December 28, 1817, Berthelming, Moselle, France
      Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/27/N
      Michael Reff      		 Michael Reff
      US Census 1870, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY


    18. [S662] 1880 US Census - Jefferson County, New York, New York, Jefferson, (http://familysearch.org: National Archives and Records Administration, June 29, 2010), T9, roll 0838, Cape Vincent, enumeration district (ED) 110, p. 176D, dwelling 70, family 74, Joseph Reff, accessed Feb 1, 2015 (Reliability: 3), 1 Feb 2015.
      Name:
      Birth record of Jean Christophe Reff, December 28, 1817, Berthelming, Moselle, France      		 Birth record of Jean Reff, October 6, 1821, Berthelming, Mosele, France
      Birth record of Jean Reff, October 6, 1821, Berthelming, Mosele, France
      Image source: http://www.archivesnumerisees57.com/mdr/index.php/docnumViewer/afficheDocnum/27/N
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York      		 Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Joseph Reff and family, 1880 census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/10thcensus0838unit#page/n649/mode/1up


    19. [S365] Civil Records of Berthelming, France, Archives de la Moselle, (Archives departmentales de la Moselle, France), Civil records of Berthelming (serie 7 E 69) (Reliability: 3), 16 Nov 2005.
      Actes d'etat civil de Berthelming (Serie 7 E 69) Archives d
      Silas Hoover      		 Silas Hoover
      1855 State Census
      LeRay, Jefferson County, NY
      Grantee index entries for Reff surname, 1805-1885, N-S, Jefferson County, New York      		 Grantee index entries for Reff surname, 1805-1885, N-S, Jefferson County, New York
      Grantee index entries for Reff surname, 1805-1885, N-S, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99W5-5ZRM?i=221&wc=M7C4-GNL%3A358135401%2C359786001&cc=2078654
      Letter from Mary Kergall, page 6      		 Letter from Mary Kergall
      See item 5, "Naissance de Pierre Reff"


    20. [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: 3), 16 Nov 2005.
      Actes d'etat civil de Berthelming (Serie 7 E 69) Archives d
      Location of John Reff and Michael Reff property in Google Earth      		 Location of John Reff and Michael Reff property in Google Earth
      Frank Weibert      		 Frank Weibert
      Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 647, Jefferson County, New York      		 Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 647, Jefferson County, New York
      Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 647, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WL-JB6D?i=681&cc=2078654
      Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 648, Jefferson County, New York      		 Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 648, Jefferson County, New York
      Deed from Peter Rector to John Reff and Michael Reff, Liber 94, Page 648, Jefferson County, New York
      Source: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89WL-JBZS?i=682&cc=2078654
      Letter from Mary Kergall, page 6      		 July20_1996_6.tif
      Transcription and partial translation of
      1. birth record of Peter Reff (Jr.) September 10, 1819
      2. birth record of Michael Reff August, 19 1824


    21. [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,MICHAEL 26JUL1889 65YRS SVPROSIERE
      Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family      		 Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family
      Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family, 1910 census, Pamelia, Jefferson County, NY
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/13thcensus1910po954unit#page/n294/mode/1up
      Peter Reff      		 John Reff
      Page 400, 1850 Census, Jefferson County, New York


    22. [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: 3), 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
      Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family      		 Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family
      Henry Ganter and Louise A. Webert & family, Pamelia, Jefferson County, NY
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/14thcensusofpopu1116unit#page/n772/mode/1up
      John Reff      		 John Reff
      Peter Reff      		 Peter Reff
      Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York


    23. [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      		 Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890
      page 325
      Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890      		 Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y., 1685-1890
      page 326
      Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family      		 Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family
      Henry Ganter and Louise Webert & family, 1910 census, Pamelia, Jefferson County, NY
      Image source: https://archive.org/stream/13thcensus1910po954unit#page/n294/mode/1up


    24. [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,MICHAEL 26JUL1889 65YRS SVPROSIERE

    25. [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
      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


    26. [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
      Letter from Mary Kergall, page 5      		 Letter from Mary Kergall
      Transcription of marriage record of Pierre Reff and Marie Anne Mathis, March 29, 1815.


    27. [S1264] Berthelming (Berthelmingen) Tables d, Moselle. Service d, (http://www.archives57.com/archives/frontSite?controller=ViewPage&id=archives :2015.), Berthelming, Tables d (Reliability: 3), 26 Jan 2015.
      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
      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
      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


    28. [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: 3), 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
      Portrait and Biographical Album, DeKalb County, Ill., page 301, 302      		 Portrait and Biographical Album, DeKalb County, Ill., page 301, 302
      Portrait and Biographical Album, DeKalb County, Ill., page 301, 302
      Peter Reff      		 Peter Reff
      Page 400, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York
      Mary Ann Reff      		 Mary Ann Reff
      Page 401, 1850 Census, Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, NY


    29. [S362] Phylis Putnam, Phylis Putnam, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/consp.htm), http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/consp.htm (Reliability: 2), 6 Nov 2005.
      CATHERINE CONSTANCE b. 1828
      died Cape Vincent
      maried MICHAEL REFF
      had 5 children.

    30. [S196] Cemetery Inscriptions, Cape Vincent, - R, A.E. ROGERS, ELLEN & JOHN BARTLETT, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyjeffer/barcar.htm) (Reliability: 3), 21 Nov 2004.
      NAME EPITAPH CEMETERY
      REFF,EMILY (CORNAIR) WF MICHEAL 1851-1889 RIVERSIDE
      Misc. newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center      		 Misc. newspaper clippings - Lyme Heritage Center