TOMPKINS family papers
(1)DESCRIPTION: From Eleanor Tompkins' (1904 - 1998) strongbox. She is daughter of Harry LaVergne Tompkins and Harriette Woods Baker. This paper hands down a spoon from generation to generation. The spoon belonged to Thomas Tompkins. It is typewritten on 8 1/2 by 11 inch white (yellowed) paper. Signed and dated in pen. Ada C. Haight wrote 'The Richard Washburn Family Genealogy.' Item (8) on this page is a letter from Ada C. Haight to Harriette Woods Baker Tompkins about family and the making of the book.
THIS SPOON MARKED
T.T.
I present to
Jean Leslie Berryman, born April 29, 1936, daughter of Eleanor Margaret Tompkins born August 22, 1904, and Harold Edwin Berryman,
and
Granddaughter of Harriette W. Baker and Harry L. Tompkins, born April 5, 1879,
and
Great, granddaughter of Harriet Coons and Uriah Washburn Tompkins born December 12, 1840,
and
Great, great, granddaughter of Jane Merritt and William Tompkins born March 9, 1810,
and
Great, great, great granddaughter of Judith Acker and Thomas Tompkins born December 19, 1779.
This spoon was the property of Thomas Tompkins and was used by him, nearly one hundred and fifty years ago. Jean Leslie, it is my fervent wish to you, that you may live to have grandchildren to pass this token to.
From Ada C. Haight
[ signed Ada C. Haight. ]
Great, granddaughter of Thomas Tompkins. May 24, 1936.
"Moorehaven" Brayton Park, Ossining, New York.
[NOTE: Ada C. Haight is grandaughter of Smith K Acker and Jemima Tompkins and g grandaughter of Thomas Tompkins and Judith Acker.]
2) DESCRIPTION: From Eleanor Tompkins' strongbox . A typewritten list of Tompkins generations. This page is typewritten on a page of 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inch white notepaper until Harry LaVergne Tompkins death date. That is written in pen. And Harriette Woods Baker Tompkins and her birth and death dates are written in pen.
3) DESCRIPTION: Typewritten Tompkins genealogy found in the scrapbook of Winifred Tompkins (Mrs. Irving Troemel) after her death Nov 24, 1999.
(4) Description: Handwritten notes in an envelope. Belonged to Frank W. Tompkins (Oct 3, 1885-Oct 26, 1979). Envelope contains 2 Tompkins genealogy note papers, 1 Coons genealogy note, a hand drawn cemetary plot naming burial placements of the Battle family (looks like parents of his wife, Eleanor Battle, but not including her) as well as letters from Salt Point, NY from Catharine Coons, his aunt. These articles, envelope and notes, were found in Frank's niece,Winifred Tompkins' (Mrs. Irving Troemel) scrapbook after her death Nov 24, 1999. The envelope itself, addressed to Mr. Frank W. Tompkins, Deer Island Granite Co, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, looks to have originally contained the letters from Catharine Coons postmarked Salt Point, NY, Sept 10, 1934.
5)Description: Handwritten notes in an envelope. Belonged to Frank W. Tompkins (Oct 3, 1885-Oct 26, 1979). Envelope contains 2 Tompkins genealogy note papers, 1 Coons genealogy note, a hand drawn cemetary plot naming burial placements of the Battle family (looks like parents of his wife, Eleanor Battle, but not including her) as well as letters from Salt Point, NY from Catharine Coons, his aunt. These articles, envelope and notes, were found in Frank's niece,Winifred Tompkins' (Troemel) scrapbook after her death Nov 24, 1999. The envelope itself, addressed to Mr. Frank W. Tompkins, Deer Island Granite Co, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, looks to have originally contained the letters from Catharine Coons postmarked Salt Point, NY, Sept 10, 1934.
6)Description: Handwritten notes in an envelope. Belonged to Frank W. Tompkins (Oct 3, 1885-Oct 26, 1979). Envelope contains 2 Tompkins genealogy note papers, 1 Coons genealogy note, a hand drawn cemetary plot naming burial placements of the Battle family (looks like parents of his wife, Eleanor Battle, but not including her) as well as letters from Salt Point, NY from Catharine Coons, his aunt. These articles, envelope and notes, were found in Frank's niece,Winifred Tompkins' (Troemel) scrapbook after her death Nov 24, 1999. The envelope itself, addressed to Mr. Frank W. Tompkins, Deer Island Granite Co, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, looks to have originally contained the letters from Catharine Coons postmarked Salt Point, NY, Sept 10, 1934.
*Genealogy of the Coons family. John P. Coons who married Catharine Piester and their children. Their daughter Harriet Coons married Uriah Washburn Tompkins. John P. Coons was son of Philip A. Coons and Ruamy. Says here her name was Ruama Washburn. LDS records call her Ruamy, Rue, Ruy with no mention of last name. Philip A. Coons may be son of Andreas Coons who is descended from Mathias Coons (Kuntz). Needs further research.
John Coons Oct 12, 1814-Aug 28, 1882
Catharine [Piester] June 11, 1819- Nov 13, 1901
Peter June 19, 1833-April 18, 1899
Philip Jan 24 1842-Nov 23 1921
Calvin Oct 5, 1846-Feb 23, 1929
Harriet Nov 24, 1851-Feb 26, 1887
Abigail March 14, 1857-May 20, 1938
Rugenia March 14, 1859-Jan 5, 1863
Catharine June 8, 1861-May 20, 1935
Ruama Washburn Wife of Philip A. Coons Died June 16, 1878 Aged 84 years 10 months and 28 days
(7) DESCRIPTION: List of Tompkins genealogy on a letter from Marjory A. Rice, 37 Rockledge Road, Bronxville, NY, 10708 to Mrs. Irivng Troemel (Winifred Tompkins) 207 Walton St., Ridgewood, NJ, 07450. Postmarked July 23, 1972. Letter dated July 22, 1972. The two women were friends who found they shared Tompkins ancestry. Marjory Rice's grandmother is Alice Tompkins (1852-1927).
"Thank you for the listing of your Tompkins "direct line". I have copied Mother's notes, which are only her direct line too, but she did copy a bit farther back. It is rather fun to see the changes in the spelling of the name......I can't quite tie in your line with Mother's line. Guess we'd have to go to the big book to put them together. I had rather assumed that the John Tomkins on this list was the first one to come to America but perhaps there were others - either earlier, or who followed. At any rate, we probably all go back to Thom the Saxon, if that matters!"
TOMPKINS GENEALOGY*
Thom the Saxon came to England with William the Conqueror
* M. Rice's direct line
(8) DESCRIPTION: Letter from Ada C. Haight (Mrs. H. Augustus Haight), author of 'The Richard Washburn Family Genealogy', to Harriette Woods Baker Tompkins. Found in a scrapbook of Winifred Tompkins (1907-1999), daughter of Harry LaVergne Tompkins and Harriette Woods Baker. Letter dated Nov 30, 1934.
No envelope.
Dear Mrs. Tompkins,
Some weeks ago my husband and I spent a few days in Dutchess Co. looking up some relations and called on Miss Coons of Salt Point and she very kindly gave me your address. Cousin Uriah Tompkins and my father were own cousins and was best man at Father's wedding. I never knew him till he came to attend Father's funeral and I deplore the fact that even at that late date I didn't get to know him better. So, your husband and I are second cousins. For many years I have been interested in the Washburn family as our gr g grandmother was Philena Washburn (b 1749) and married Richard Tompkins. She was one of nine children and I am getting all of those descendants from nine children down to that last child. I thought it would be a wonderful satisfaction to do it for our own immediate family but soon many became involved and interested and want me to have it put in print so am working with that end in view. After my work is completed I want to have a Washburn Reunion here at our home. I realize the magnitude of the family and know it would necessitate a summer gathering where we could be on the lawn as our house while large would not be adequate. I want to establish an annual custom of such a gathering probably in different localities so everyone could attend at some time if not always. Our family is spread well over these United States of ours but seem very enthusiastic about attending an affair of this nature so hope my dream will come true.
I have enclosed yellow slip showing where I need assistance. Will you please fill in on dotted lines the dates I am so desirous of obtaining and return to me in envelope enclosed. It would give us great pleasure if we might entertain you, your husband and any of the family who would enjoy knowing us. Our home is a bit historic as the "Night Before Christmas" was written here in front of our old fireplace which was built about two hundred years ago with the blue Dutch tile to flank it on either side. Quite unusual unless one visits the old Manor Houses.
It is really difficult for me to express in words my great appreciation of assistance such as you can give me as you can readily see I cannot go on without.
Hoping we may get to know each other real well and enjoy each other as I know it would please our gr parents if they were here.
Love a very interested relative,
Ada C. Acker Haight
[NOTE: Ada C. Haight is grandaughter of Smith K Acker and Jemima Tompkins and g grandaughter of Thomas Tompkins and Judith Acker.]
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