Theophilus Ivory

GEDCOM Note

1820 Census Theophilus was still part of his father, John Ivory's household in Jefferson County. 1850 U.S. Census, Henderson, Jefferson County New York. Theophilus has $2500 worth of real estate. 1860 Census Smithville, Henderson, Jefferson County New York. He is a farmer with $8000 worth of real-estate and $1000 of personal property.

Child's "Gazetteer of Jefferson County, New York 1684-1890" page 456 Town of Henderson- Theophilus m. Julia, dau. of Henry and Tamson Rogers Kapp in 1834. The had 7 children: Emeline (Mrs. Christopher C. Wilder), Stratton, Franklin H. (of Nuch, his dau. Ella m. Miles Van Alstine of Sacketts Harbor), John W., Theodore H., DeWitt C. and Harrison H. born 1849.

The Cemetery Records give Theophilus' age at death as 55.

Theophilus died intestate. The letters of adminisration filed 16 Dec. 1863 show Emeline Wilder, wife of Christopher C. Wilder and Stratton Ivory of Henderson, and Franklin H. Ivory of Adams and John W. Ivory of Henderson of full age and Theodore H. Ivory, Dewitt C. Ivory and Harrison Ivory of Henderson as minors. The laws of New York provided his wife Julia Knapp with the houshold goods and ten sheep, one cow, two swine and the meat of two swine. His inventory which included all the farm equipment and some of the livestock was valued at $5911.85 from which debts including the mortgage were paid, with a balance of $229.07 left to distribute to the heirs.

Ross Scot was appointed guardian of Harrison Ivory, minor child dated 24 April, 1868.