Elijah Risley died 11 Jan 1839 in town of Pomfret
Petitioner: Hanson A. Risley of Pomfret, grandson
Court 7 Dec 1846, value of estate $250, appointed administrator Hanson A. Risley
Heirs and next of kin: No widow. Children: Elijah Risley, William Risley, Levi Risley, Fanny Brigham wife of James Brigham, all of Chautauqua County, all over age 21
Appraisers: None named
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RISLEY, ELIJAH--Born in Connecticut, Dec. 1, 1757. Died in Fredonia, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1839. Grave in Fredonia Cemetery. No record of his military service has been obtained, but family records show he was granted pension for service as Revolutionary soldier. His wife was Phoebe Bill, born 1761. They moved from Cazenovia, N. Y., to Fredonia in April, 1807, and settled on the west side of Canadaway Creek where he built a grist mill. They had 12 children, of whom 9 attained majority, some of the descendants now living in Pomfret
Soldiers of the Revolution ;
Pioneer & General History of Geauga Co. Ohio
Another settler, in 1806, was Elijah Risley, who was the first person who held the office of justice of the peace. He built a log house west of the village, on the lot now owned by David Grey, and set out the second apple orchard in the township. A few of these trees are still standing on the place, but the greater part of them were transferred by John P. Converse, in 1819, to his homestead, where the most of them are still standing, and are in good bearing condition. In 1816, Mr. Risley removed to Fredonia,Chautauqua Co. New York, where his sons became the head of the once famous Risley seed establishment. He was the grandfather of Olive Risley Seward, the adopted daughter of Hon. William H. Seward, who accompanied him in his journey around the world in 1870. The Risley log house was destroyed by fire in 1828.
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Petitioner: Hanson A. Risley of Pomfret, grandson
Court 7 Dec 1846, value of estate $250, appointed administrator Hanson A. Risley
Heirs and next of kin: No widow. Children: Elijah Risley, William Risley, Levi Risley, Fanny Brigham wife of James Brigham, all of Chautauqua County, all over age 21
Appraisers: None named
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RISLEY, ELIJAH--Born in Connecticut, Dec. 1, 1757. Died in Fredonia, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1839. Grave in Fredonia Cemetery. No record of his military service has been obtained, but family records show he was granted pension for service as Revolutionary soldier. His wife was Phoebe Bill, born 1761. They moved from Cazenovia, N. Y., to Fredonia in April, 1807, and settled on the west side of Canadaway Creek where he built a grist mill. They had 12 children, of whom 9 attained majority, some of the descendants now living in Pomfret
Soldiers of the Revolution ;
Pioneer & General History of Geauga Co. Ohio
Another settler, in 1806, was Elijah Risley, who was the first person who held the office of justice of the peace. He built a log house west of the village, on the lot now owned by David Grey, and set out the second apple orchard in the township. A few of these trees are still standing on the place, but the greater part of them were transferred by John P. Converse, in 1819, to his homestead, where the most of them are still standing, and are in good bearing condition. In 1816, Mr. Risley removed to Fredonia,Chautauqua Co. New York, where his sons became the head of the once famous Risley seed establishment. He was the grandfather of Olive Risley Seward, the adopted daughter of Hon. William H. Seward, who accompanied him in his journey around the world in 1870. The Risley log house was destroyed by fire in 1828.
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Elijah Risley died 11 Jan 1839 in town of Pomfret
Petitioner: Hanson A. Risley of Pomfret, grandson
Court 7 Dec 1846, value of estate $250, appointed administrator Hanson A. Risley
Heirs and next of kin: No widow. Children: Elijah Risley, William Risley, Levi Risley, Fanny Brigham wife of James Brigham, all of Chautauqua County, all over age 21
Appraisers: None named
added notes;
RISLEY, ELIJAH--Born in Connecticut, Dec. 1, 1757. Died in Fredonia, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1839. Grave in Fredonia Cemetery. No record of his military service has been obtained, but family records show he was granted pension for service as Revolutionary soldier. His wife was Phoebe Bill, born 1761. They moved from Cazenovia, N. Y., to Fredonia in April, 1807, and settled on the west side of Canadaway Creek where he built a grist mill. They had 12 children, of whom 9 attained majority, some of the descendants now living in Pomfret
Soldiers of the Revolution ;
Pioneer & General History of Geauga Co. Ohio
Another settler, in 1806, was Elijah Risley, who was the first person who held the office of justice of the peace. He built a log house west of the village, on the lot now owned by David Grey, and set out the second apple orchard in the township. A few of these trees are still standing on the place, but the greater part of them were transferred by John P. Converse, in 1819, to his homestead, where the most of them are still standing, and are in good bearing condition. In 1816, Mr. Risley removed to Fredonia,Chautauqua Co. New York, where his sons became the head of the once famous Risley seed establishment. He was the grandfather of Olive Risley Seward, the adopted daughter of Hon. William H. Seward, who accompanied him in his journey around the world in 1870. The Risley log house was destroyed by fire in 1828.
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Petitioner: Hanson A. Risley of Pomfret, grandson
Court 7 Dec 1846, value of estate $250, appointed administrator Hanson A. Risley
Heirs and next of kin: No widow. Children: Elijah Risley, William Risley, Levi Risley, Fanny Brigham wife of James Brigham, all of Chautauqua County, all over age 21
Appraisers: None named
added notes;
RISLEY, ELIJAH--Born in Connecticut, Dec. 1, 1757. Died in Fredonia, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1839. Grave in Fredonia Cemetery. No record of his military service has been obtained, but family records show he was granted pension for service as Revolutionary soldier. His wife was Phoebe Bill, born 1761. They moved from Cazenovia, N. Y., to Fredonia in April, 1807, and settled on the west side of Canadaway Creek where he built a grist mill. They had 12 children, of whom 9 attained majority, some of the descendants now living in Pomfret
Soldiers of the Revolution ;
Pioneer & General History of Geauga Co. Ohio
Another settler, in 1806, was Elijah Risley, who was the first person who held the office of justice of the peace. He built a log house west of the village, on the lot now owned by David Grey, and set out the second apple orchard in the township. A few of these trees are still standing on the place, but the greater part of them were transferred by John P. Converse, in 1819, to his homestead, where the most of them are still standing, and are in good bearing condition. In 1816, Mr. Risley removed to Fredonia,Chautauqua Co. New York, where his sons became the head of the once famous Risley seed establishment. He was the grandfather of Olive Risley Seward, the adopted daughter of Hon. William H. Seward, who accompanied him in his journey around the world in 1870. The Risley log house was destroyed by fire in 1828.
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Gravesite Details
Esq. / Sr.; There are two entries in the record books for Mr. Risley; a second is at lot 1490A.
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