David
SALISBURY
(b.
17 January 1799
,
Ballston Spa, New York, USA
d.
16 October 1892
,
Auburn, New York, USA
)
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David SALISBURY was born 17 January 1799 in Ballston Spa, New York, USA
David SALISBURY was the child of Cummings (Cummins) (Cumins) (Benjamin) SALISBURY and Elizabeth MOSHER and the grandchild of: (paternal) Unknown SALISBURY and Unknown UNKNOWN (maternal) David MOSHER and Mary MOSHERDavid was a soldier in the U.S. Civil War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
David married Maria WOOD 10 November 1819 in New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Maria WOOD was born 9 June 1800 in Massachusetts, USA. Maria died 4 April 1874 in Auburn, New York, USA.
David SALISBURY died 16 October 1892 in Auburn, New York, USA.
According to Army of the United States Certificate of Disability Discharge found at National Archives (Cert. 134373), David Salisbury was 5' 5", light complexion, blue eyes, black hair. His occupation was a cooper.
Buried in Section 1, Lot 345 of Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Plot is owned by David Salisbury and George Redman. What is the connection between these two men?
See 1824 Mortgage below. Here are some notes pertaining to it:
Sylvester's 1878 "History of Saratoga County, New York"
Direct confirmation of your document
The book's official legal description of Greenfield's boundaries opens with: the town of Greenfield begins "at the southeast corner of lot number seven, in the seventeenth allotment of the patent of Kayadrossera," running along the bounds of the sixteenth allotment — this is the exact same 17th allotment cited in your 1824 mortgage. Confirms you're reading the tract description correctly and that Greenfield sits entirely within that allotment system.
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A strong lead on James Vail (the mortgage assignee)
James Vail came to Greenfield in 1787 and settled at Porter's Corners, where he was an early merchant. He later moved to St. John's Corners, then to Saratoga Springs, where he died in 1832. Your mortgage shows a James Vail as assignee who certified the Salisbury mortgage paid off in 1828 — four years before this man's death in 1832. Given the small population and tight social-business network of Greenfield at the time, this is very likely the same person, and worth treating as a probable match unless later chapters name a distinct second James Vail.
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No "Salisbury" in this chapter — but a rich Wood family thread
Lewis and David Salisbury aren't named in this part of the chapter. However, there's a substantial Wood family presence in early Greenfield worth pursuing given your Maria Wood research:
Jonathan Wood settled about one mile east of the Congregational church before 1790, and had two sons, James and Jeremiah, who graduated from Union College and became ministers
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Among the original 1790 signers of the Congregational church covenant were Jonathan Wood, Joseph Wood, and Martha Wood
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Joseph Wood served as town supervisor in 1843, and Joseph Wood and Samuel Wood both later served as deacons of the Congregational church, along with Jonathan Wood
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Daniel Wood was one of the first deacons of the First Baptist Church of Greenfield, formed in 1791
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Later generations: Norton Wood attended an 1839 meeting to organize the Methodist church, and Lewis Wood served as town supervisor in 1857 and 1858, with a Henry C. Wood serving as collector in 1869
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This is a dense cluster of Wood men in exactly the right place and time — but Reuben Wood specifically isn't named in this chapter. He may appear in Part 2 (burial records, cemetery lists) or in a different Sylvester chapter (Ballston, since your mortgage's neighboring landowner George Benton also appears here as a Jamesville Baptist deacon in 1846).
Details of the family tree of David appear below.
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Occupation
David SALISBURY was a cooper.
The tonnelier, or cooper, manufactured barrels (large wooden receptacles generally used for storing liquids) from timber that was usually heated or steamed to make it pliable. Barrels had to be made of quality wood, free of defects and vermin. They also had to respect official gauges and be able to contain the quantity of wine, beer or brandy expected. Coopers were frequently linked, by blood or marriage, with brewers, taverns and wine merchants.
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Source: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
David SALISBURY was a cooper.
The tonnelier, or cooper, manufactured barrels (large wooden receptacles generally used for storing liquids) from timber that was usually heated or steamed to make it pliable. Barrels had to be made of quality wood, free of defects and vermin. They also had to respect official gauges and be able to contain the quantity of wine, beer or brandy expected. Coopers were frequently linked, by blood or marriage, with brewers, taverns and wine merchants.
Source: tfcq.ca
Source: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Family and Children of David SALISBURY
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Maria WOOD-- Date: 10 November 1819 Place: , New York, USA
Children of David SALISBURY and Maria WOOD:
William H SALISBURY (b.abt. 1820, Saratoga County, New York, USA d. abt. 1868, , New York, USA)
m. Martha CORN 1855
John SALISBURY (b.abt. 1820, Saratoga County, New York, USA d. , )
Harriet SALISBURY (b.abt. 1826, Saratoga County, New York, USA d. December 1889, , New York, USA)
m. James T MANCHESTER 1870
George Washington SALISBURY (b.11 July 1836, Ledyard, New York, USA d. 18 September 1915, Auburn, New York, USA)
m. Caroline Matilda (Carrie) SMITH 20 August 1862 in Auburn, New York, USA
Maria WOOD-- Date: 10 November 1819 Place: , New York, USAChildren of David SALISBURY and Maria WOOD:
William H SALISBURY (b.abt. 1820, Saratoga County, New York, USA d. abt. 1868, , New York, USA)m. Martha CORN 1855
John SALISBURY (b.abt. 1820, Saratoga County, New York, USA d. , ) Harriet SALISBURY (b.abt. 1826, Saratoga County, New York, USA d. December 1889, , New York, USA)m. James T MANCHESTER 1870
George Washington SALISBURY (b.11 July 1836, Ledyard, New York, USA d. 18 September 1915, Auburn, New York, USA)m. Caroline Matilda (Carrie) SMITH 20 August 1862 in Auburn, New York, USA
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1799 Birth 17 January 1799
Ballston Spa, New York, USA
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1819 Marriage / PartnerDavid SALISBURY and Maria WOOD 10 November 1819, , New York, USA
He was 20 years old.
1820
David Salisbury is living in Milton, Saratoga County, NY. Not positive that this is the right David Salisbury. In his household are: 1 male under 10 (John?), 1 male age 16-26 (David), 1 female age 16-26 (Maria).
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David Salisbury is living in Milton, Saratoga County, NY. Not positive that this is the right David Salisbury. In his household are: 1 male under 10 (John?), 1 male age 16-26 (David), 1 female age 16-26 (Maria).
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1824 - 1828 --Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
David and Lewis Salisbury bought property in Greenfield, Saratoga, NY in 1824. This was property on which they were already living. David's wife was listed as Maria. They sold the property 4 years later.
Research conducted in 2008 by Virginia Humphrey, retired librarian, Ballston Spa, Saratoga, New York
David and Lewis Salisbury bought property in Greenfield, Saratoga, NY in 1824. This was property on which they were already living. David's wife was listed as Maria. They sold the property 4 years later.
Research conducted in 2008 by Virginia Humphrey, retired librarian, Ballston Spa, Saratoga, New York
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The document itself
Date: June 10, 1824 (indenture drawn "the tenth day of June" 1824; acknowledged same day)
Parties:
First part: Lewis Salisbury, David Salisbury, and Mariah (Maria) Salisbury, David's wife — all "of Greenfield in the County of Saratoga"
Second part: Samuel M. Plumb of Corinth, same county
Transaction: Lewis and David Salisbury mortgaged a 10-acre parcel in Greenfield to Plumb for $250, secured by a bond, payable in three installments with interest: $100 in one year, $100 in two years, $50 in three years — all from June 1824.
The land: Part of Lot C among the smaller lots into which Lot No. 2 (subdivision of Lot No. 1, 17th allotment of the general partition) of the Kayaderosseras Patent was divided. The boundary description starts at the northeast corner of land formerly owned by the late Reuben Wood, "now owned by George Benton" — runs north along a highway, west 34 rods, south 50 rods to Benton's northwest corner, then east back to the beginning.
Acknowledgment: Taken before Salmon Child, commissioner of deeds for Saratoga County. Notably, Maria was examined separately and apart from her husband, and confirmed she signed freely and without compulsion from David — the standard dower-release procedure for a wife relinquishing her interest in mortgaged land. All three signed by mark.
What happened after: The mortgage was later assigned to James Vail, who certified it was paid off/cancelled in full on June 25, 1828, with the discharge registered January 9, 1829.
Why this matters for your research
Confirms David + Maria as a couple in Greenfield, Saratoga County in 1824 — consistent with the 1819 marriage you've already been tracing.
Introduces Lewis Salisbury as a co-mortgagor with David — worth investigating whether he's a brother, father, or other relative. Joint mortgages like this were common between siblings or father/son pairs holding land together.
Names two other landholders worth cross-referencing: Reuben Wood (deceased by 1824, prior owner of adjoining land) and George Benton (current owner of the adjoining parcel, also a witness to the deed). Given you're also tracking a Maria Wood, the presence of a "Reuben Wood" as a neighboring landowner in the same Greenfield neighborhood is intriguing — it may be coincidental, or it may be a lead worth checking against Wood family probate/land records in Saratoga County.
The Kayaderosseras Patent reference is useful — it tells you exactly which survey/allotment system to search in the Saratoga County land records for related deeds (siblings, parents, or heirs often show up in adjoining-lot transactions within the same allotment).
The 1828 discharge to James Vail gives you a clean end-date for this particular parcel — useful for building a timeline of David's landholding activity between 1819 and his later sheriff's sale entanglements you've been tracing.){kind=small}
1824 Deed
The document itself
Date: June 10, 1824 (indenture drawn "the tenth day of June" 1824; acknowledged same day)
Parties:
First part: Lewis Salisbury, David Salisbury, and Mariah (Maria) Salisbury, David's wife — all "of Greenfield in the County of Saratoga"
Second part: Samuel M. Plumb of Corinth, same county
Transaction: Lewis and David Salisbury mortgaged a 10-acre parcel in Greenfield to Plumb for $250, secured by a bond, payable in three installments with interest: $100 in one year, $100 in two years, $50 in three years — all from June 1824.
The land: Part of Lot C among the smaller lots into which Lot No. 2 (subdivision of Lot No. 1, 17th allotment of the general partition) of the Kayaderosseras Patent was divided. The boundary description starts at the northeast corner of land formerly owned by the late Reuben Wood, "now owned by George Benton" — runs north along a highway, west 34 rods, south 50 rods to Benton's northwest corner, then east back to the beginning.
Acknowledgment: Taken before Salmon Child, commissioner of deeds for Saratoga County. Notably, Maria was examined separately and apart from her husband, and confirmed she signed freely and without compulsion from David — the standard dower-release procedure for a wife relinquishing her interest in mortgaged land. All three signed by mark.
What happened after: The mortgage was later assigned to James Vail, who certified it was paid off/ cancelled in full on June 25, 1828, with the discharge registered January 9, 1829.
Why this matters for your research
Confirms David + Maria as a couple in Greenfield, Saratoga County in 1824 — consistent with the 1819 marriage you've already been tracing.
Introduces Lewis Salisbury as a co-mortgagor with David — worth investigating whether he's a brother, father, or other relative. Joint mortgages like this were common between siblings or father/ son pairs holding land together.
Names two other landholders worth cross-referencing: Reuben Wood (deceased by 1824, prior owner of adjoining land) and George Benton (current owner of the adjoining parcel, also a witness to the deed). Given you're also tracking a Maria Wood, the presence of a "Reuben Wood" as a neighboring landowner in the same Greenfield neighborhood is intriguing — it may be coincidental, or it may be a lead worth checking against Wood family probate/ land records in Saratoga County.
The Kayaderosseras Patent reference is useful — it tells you exactly which survey/ allotment system to search in the Saratoga County land records for related deeds (siblings, parents, or heirs often show up in adjoining-lot transactions within the same allotment).
The 1828 discharge to James Vail gives you a clean end-date for this particular parcel — useful for building a timeline of David's landholding activity between 1819 and his later sheriff's sale entanglements you've been tracing.
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10 June 1824
David and Lewis Salisbury bought property in Greenfield from Samuel M. Plumb, and his wife, Lois.
Purchase price: $444
Parcel of land in Greenfield, located next to George Benton's property
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Grantee index 1791-1899 vol 1-2, S-T
Grantee, Grantor, Book, Page
David & Lewis Salisbury, Samuel M. Plumb, et al. N, 221
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Deeds 1825-1826 vol M-N Image 419 of 592
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1824 Deed (continued)
10 June 1824
David and Lewis Salisbury bought property in Greenfield from Samuel M. Plumb, and his wife, Lois.
Purchase price: $444
Parcel of land in Greenfield, located next to George Benton's property
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Grantee index 1791-1899 vol 1-2, S-T
Grantee, Grantor, Book, Page
David & Lewis Salisbury, Samuel M. Plumb, et al. N, 221
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Deeds 1825-1826 vol M-N Image 419 of 592
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1824 Purchase of Property
10 June 1824
David and Lewis Salisbury bought property in Greenfield from Samuel M. Plumb, and his wife, Lois.
Purchase price: $444
Parcel of land in Greenfield, located next to George Benton's property
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Grantee index 1791-1899 vol 1-2, S-T
Grantee, Grantor, Book, Page
David & Lewis Salisbury, Samuel M. Plumb, et al. N, 221
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Deeds 1825-1826 vol M-N Image 419 of 592
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10 June 1824
David and Lewis Salisbury bought property in Greenfield from Samuel M. Plumb, and his wife, Lois.
Purchase price: $444
Parcel of land in Greenfield, located next to George Benton's property
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Grantee index 1791-1899 vol 1-2, S-T
Grantee, Grantor, Book, Page
David & Lewis Salisbury, Samuel M. Plumb, et al. N, 221
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Deeds 1825-1826 vol M-N Image 419 of 592
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1826 listed as a Subscriber for this book - much of it is about religion
NOTE: David and Silas Salisbury are both listed as subscribers from Greenfield, NY
Title Memoirs
Author Ammi Rogers
Edition 2
Published 1826
Original from Oxford University
Digitized Jun 21, 2006
NOTE: David and Silas Salisbury are both listed as subscribers from Greenfield, NY
Title Memoirs
Author Ammi Rogers
Edition 2
Published 1826
Original from Oxford University
Digitized Jun 21, 2006
1828 Sale of Property - Greenfield, Saratoga, New York
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1828 Sale of Property in Greenfield
16 June 1828
Sold by: David Salisbury, his wife Maria, and Lewis Salisbury
Sold to: Joel B. Gardner
Price: $400
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Grantor index 1791-1899 vol 1-2, S-T
Grantor Grantee Book Page
David, Lewis & Maria, Joel B. Gardner, O, 728, Greenfield
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Deeds 1826-1828 vol O-P Image 271 of 588
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16 June 1828
Sold by: David Salisbury, his wife Maria, and Lewis Salisbury
Sold to: Joel B. Gardner
Price: $400
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Grantor index 1791-1899 vol 1-2, S-T
Grantor Grantee Book Page
David, Lewis & Maria, Joel B. Gardner, O, 728, Greenfield
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Deeds 1826-1828 vol O-P Image 271 of 588
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1828 Sale of Property (continued)
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1830
David Salisbury is living in Scipio, Cayuga, New York. His family consists of 1 male 5-10 (William), 1 male 30-40 (David), 1 female under 5 (Harriet), 1 female 20-30 (Maria).
Others living nearby:
Salisbury, Thomas Genoa, Cayuga, NY
Salisbury, Benanual Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
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David Salisbury is living in Scipio, Cayuga, New York. His family consists of 1 male 5-10 (William), 1 male 30-40 (David), 1 female under 5 (Harriet), 1 female 20-30 (Maria).
Others living nearby:
Salisbury, Thomas Genoa, Cayuga, NY
Salisbury, Benanual Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
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1828 Sale of Property (continued)
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16 June 1828
Sold by: David Salisbury, his wife Maria, and Lewis Salisbury
Sold to: Joel B. Gardner
Price: $400
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Grantor index 1791-1899 vol 1-2, S-T
Grantor Grantee Book Page
David, Lewis & Maria, Joel B. Gardner, O, 728, Greenfield
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Deeds 1826-1828 vol O-P Image 271 of 588){kind=small}
1828 Sale of Property (continued)
16 June 1828
Sold by: David Salisbury, his wife Maria, and Lewis Salisbury
Sold to: Joel B. Gardner
Price: $400
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Grantor index 1791-1899 vol 1-2, S-T
Grantor Grantee Book Page
David, Lewis & Maria, Joel B. Gardner, O, 728, Greenfield
New York, Land Records, 1630-1975
Saratoga Deeds 1826-1828 vol O-P Image 271 of 588
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1836 Birth of ChildGeorge Washington SALISBURY was born 11 July 1836, Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
David was 37 years old.
1838
[Cayuga; Auburn; Assemble] (News Article)
Date: 1838-03-14; Paper: Auburn Journal and Advertiser
The following is the Call for the above Meeting, to which the accompanying names have been fixed : -
'THE WHIGS of the County of Cayuga, and all others opposed to the Law of 1835 prohibiting the circulation of Small Bills; and all opposed to the Sub Treasury Scheme, are requested to assemble at the Court House in the village of Auburn, on Friday the ninth day of March, 1838, at 12 o'clock noon.'
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[Cayuga; Auburn; Assemble] (News Article)
Date: 1838-03-14; Paper: Auburn Journal and Advertiser
The following is the Call for the above Meeting, to which the accompanying names have been fixed : -
'THE WHIGS of the County of Cayuga, and all others opposed to the Law of 1835 prohibiting the circulation of Small Bills; and all opposed to the Sub Treasury Scheme, are requested to assemble at the Court House in the village of Auburn, on Friday the ninth day of March, 1838, at 12 o'clock noon.'
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David Salisbury family: 1 male age 5-9 (George?), 1 male age 15-19 (William H.?), 1 male age 40-49 (David?), 1 female age 15-19 (Harriet?), 1 female age 30-39 (Maria?)
NOTE: Lewis Salisbury and family lives next door. There is also a Smith Wood family. Are they related to Maria?
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David Salisbury family: 1 male age 5-9 (George?), 1 male age 15-19 (William H.?), 1 male age 40-49 (David?), 1 female age 15-19 (Harriet?), 1 female age 30-39 (Maria?)
NOTE: Lewis Salisbury and family lives next door. There is also a Smith Wood family. Are they related to Maria?
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1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
Wednesday, December 4, 1844
We the undersigned Whigs of the town of Ledyard, deeply regretting that… Statesman, Henry Clay, has been defeated in the recent election for the Presidency, feel the duty on them now more incumbent than ever before, to declare themselves in favor of
The Tariff of 1842 as it is
Distribution of the Proceeds of the Public Lands
and in opposition to
Slavery and the Annexation of Texas…
Dated Ledyard December 2, 1844
Asa Burnham…David Salisbury…L. Salisbury…Sherman Smith...
Auburn Journal
Auburn, New York
Wednesday, December 4, 1844
We the undersigned Whigs of the town of Ledyard, deeply regretting that… Statesman, Henry Clay, has been defeated in the recent election for the Presidency, feel the duty on them now more incumbent than ever before, to declare themselves in favor of
The Tariff of 1842 as it is
Distribution of the Proceeds of the Public Lands
and in opposition to
Slavery and the Annexation of Texas…
Dated Ledyard December 2, 1844
Asa Burnham…David Salisbury…L. Salisbury…Sherman Smith...
Auburn Journal
Auburn, New York
Wednesday, December 4, 1844
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1850 Ledyard, Cayuga, New York
David Salisbury is age of 50 living in Ledyard, Cayuga, New York. He is a cooper, b. NY. He is living with his wife, Maria, age 48, b. abt 1801 in Mass. Their son, George lives with them. He is 14 years old, b. NY. Harriet is 23, b. NY. William H. is 30. He is a sailor, b. NY in 1819. Also living with them are: Elias Manchester, age 55, grain dealer, b. NY; Cyrina Manchester, age 52, b. NY, listed as insane.
David Salisbury 50 1799 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY Page: 237 Roll: M432_483
Maria Salisbury 48 1801 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Harriett Salisbury 23 1826 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Geo Salisbury 14 1835 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Wm H Salisbury 30 1819 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Elias Manchester 55 1795 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Cyrena Manchester 53 1797 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
NOTE: Elias Manchester appears in Ledyard in the 1860 Census without Cyrena. Elias and Cyrene are buried in Oak Glen Cemetery in Ledyard. Elias died 7 Feb 1870. Cyrene died 22 Nov 1856.
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David Salisbury is age of 50 living in Ledyard, Cayuga, New York. He is a cooper, b. NY. He is living with his wife, Maria, age 48, b. abt 1801 in Mass. Their son, George lives with them. He is 14 years old, b. NY. Harriet is 23, b. NY. William H. is 30. He is a sailor, b. NY in 1819. Also living with them are: Elias Manchester, age 55, grain dealer, b. NY; Cyrina Manchester, age 52, b. NY, listed as insane.
David Salisbury 50 1799 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY Page: 237 Roll: M432_483
Maria Salisbury 48 1801 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Harriett Salisbury 23 1826 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Geo Salisbury 14 1835 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Wm H Salisbury 30 1819 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Elias Manchester 55 1795 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
Cyrena Manchester 53 1797 Ledyard, Cayuga, NY
NOTE: Elias Manchester appears in Ledyard in the 1860 Census without Cyrena. Elias and Cyrene are buried in Oak Glen Cemetery in Ledyard. Elias died 7 Feb 1870. Cyrene died 22 Nov 1856.
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1850
David Salisbury
Manufacture or Product: Coopering
Capital Invested in Real and Personal Estate in the Business: 700
Raw Materials used, including Fuel (Quantities, Kinds, Values): 15,000 Staves?, 8,000 Thoops?, 6,000 Handing?
Kind of motive power, machinery, structure or resource: Hand?
Average number of hands employed: 2 male
Wages - Average monthly cost of male labour: 52
Annual product: 1,100 barrels worth 500
Name: David Salisbury
Location: Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA
Enumeration Date: 1 Jun 1850
Schedule Type: Industry
OS Page: 188
Line Number: 01
Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Ledyard, Cayuga, New York; Archive Collection Number: I1; Roll: 76; Page: 188; Line: 01; Schedule Type: Industry.
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David Salisbury
Manufacture or Product: Coopering
Capital Invested in Real and Personal Estate in the Business: 700
Raw Materials used, including Fuel (Quantities, Kinds, Values): 15,000 Staves?, 8,000 Thoops?, 6,000 Handing?
Kind of motive power, machinery, structure or resource: Hand?
Average number of hands employed: 2 male
Wages - Average monthly cost of male labour: 52
Annual product: 1,100 barrels worth 500
Name: David Salisbury
Location: Ledyard, Cayuga, New York, USA
Enumeration Date: 1 Jun 1850
Schedule Type: Industry
OS Page: 188
Line Number: 01
Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Ledyard, Cayuga, New York; Archive Collection Number: I1; Roll: 76; Page: 188; Line: 01; Schedule Type: Industry.
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1855 Springport, Cayuga, New York
name: David Salsbury
event: Census
event date: 1855
event place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
gender: Male
age: 56
relationship to head of household: Father
estimated birth year: 1799
family number: 143
line number: 15
page:
film number: 1435219
digital folder number: 004296305
image number: 00337
Household Gender Age Birthplace
father David Salsbury M 56
wife Mariah Salsbury F 55
child Hariett Salsbury U 30
child George D Salsbury U 20
boarder Henry Alvery U 22
'New York, State Census, 1855,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ K6SX-99B : accessed 09 Feb 2013), David Salsbury in entry for David Salsbury, 1855.
1855 New York State Census
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name: David Salsbury
event: Census
event date: 1855
event place: Springport, Cayuga, New York, United States
gender: Male
age: 56
relationship to head of household: Father
estimated birth year: 1799
family number: 143
line number: 15
page:
film number: 1435219
digital folder number: 004296305
image number: 00337
Household Gender Age Birthplace
father David Salsbury M 56
wife Mariah Salsbury F 55
child Hariett Salsbury U 30
child George D Salsbury U 20
boarder Henry Alvery U 22
'New York, State Census, 1855,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ K6SX-99B : accessed 09 Feb 2013), David Salsbury in entry for David Salsbury, 1855.
1855 New York State Census
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1855 Springport, New York Assessment Roll
David appears in this document (see image on left).
David appears in this document (see image on left).
1859 Map of Springport
David is living on Cayuga St. in Springport, NY. He lives on the side of the street near Cayuga Lake,
5 houses after the intersection of Homer St. Homer St. is on left. Salisbury house is on right.
NOTE: Living next to David Salisbury are the 'Wood Brothers'. Are they related to Maria?
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David is living on Cayuga St. in Springport, NY. He lives on the side of the street near Cayuga Lake,
5 houses after the intersection of Homer St. Homer St. is on left. Salisbury house is on right.
NOTE: Living next to David Salisbury are the 'Wood Brothers'. Are they related to Maria?
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1860 Cayuga County Business Directory - David Salisbury listed as cooper in Union Springs
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1862 - Civil War - October - Thibodeaux, LA
In October 1862, following the Battle of Georgia Landing (Labadieville), Thibodaux was occupied by the Union Army under Godfrey Weitzel. Before they left the city, the Confederates under General Alfred Mouton (later killed in the Battle of Mansfield in De Soto Parish), burned the depot, the bridges, sugar, and supplies that they could not otherwise carry with them.
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In October 1862, following the Battle of Georgia Landing (Labadieville), Thibodaux was occupied by the Union Army under Godfrey Weitzel. Before they left the city, the Confederates under General Alfred Mouton (later killed in the Battle of Mansfield in De Soto Parish), burned the depot, the bridges, sugar, and supplies that they could not otherwise carry with them.
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New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900
SALISBURY , DAVID.—Age, 42 years. Enlisted, September 6, 1862, at Springport, to serve three years; mustered in as private, Co. F, November 21, 1862; discharged for disability, July
8, 1863; also borne as Daniel.
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One Hundred and Sixtieth Infantry
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Infantry/ 160th_Infantry_CW_Roster.pdf
1862 Marriage of ChildGeorge Washington SALISBURY married 20 August 1862, Auburn, New York, USA to Caroline Matilda (Carrie) SMITH
David Salisbury in the Civil War - enlisted September 6, 1862
soldier's rank in: Private, rank out: Private -- sometimes spelled David Salsberry in records
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160th Regiment, New York Infantry
David Salisbury
Enlistment Date:06 September 1862
Distinguished Service
Side Served: Union
State Served:New York
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 06 September 1862 at the age of 42
Enlisted in Company F, 160th Infantry Regiment New York on 21 November 1862.
Received a disability discharge on 08 July 1863
Regiment:160th Infantry Regiment NY
Date Mustered: 01 November 1865
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regimental Soldiers and History:
One Hundred and Sixtieth Infantry.-Cols., Charles C. Dwight, Henry P. Underhill; Lieut.-Cols., John B. Van Petten, Henry P. Underhill, John B. Burreed; Majs., William M. Sentell, Daniel L. Vaughan.
This regiment was recruited by Col. Dwight in the counties of Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Ontario, Allegany, Erie and Wyoming. It rendezvoused at Auburn, and was...Read MORE...
soldier's rank in: Private, rank out: Private -- sometimes spelled David Salsberry in records
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160th Regiment, New York Infantry
David Salisbury
Enlistment Date:06 September 1862
Distinguished Service
Side Served: Union
State Served:New York
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 06 September 1862 at the age of 42
Enlisted in Company F, 160th Infantry Regiment New York on 21 November 1862.
Received a disability discharge on 08 July 1863
Regiment:160th Infantry Regiment NY
Date Mustered: 01 November 1865
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regimental Soldiers and History:
One Hundred and Sixtieth Infantry.-Cols., Charles C. Dwight, Henry P. Underhill; Lieut.-Cols., John B. Van Petten, Henry P. Underhill, John B. Burreed; Majs., William M. Sentell, Daniel L. Vaughan.
This regiment was recruited by Col. Dwight in the counties of Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Ontario, Allegany, Erie and Wyoming. It rendezvoused at Auburn, and was...Read MORE...
Names of volunteers who have been paid the bounty of $100 authorized by the Resolutions of the Board of Supervisors passed September 3, 1862.
Index # 71 SALISBURY DAVID SPRINGPORT 09/ 06/ 1862
Index # 71 SALISBURY DAVID SPRINGPORT 09/ 06/ 1862
160th Regiment Infantry
Organized at Auburn, N.Y., and mustered in November 21, 1862. Left State for New Orleans, La., December 4, 1862. Attached to Sherman's Division, Dept. of the Gulf, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to February, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to June, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Army of the Gulf, to July, 1864, and Army of the Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 1st Provisional Division, Army of the Shenandoah, to April, 1865. 3rd Brigade, Dwight's Division, Dept. of Washington, to June, 1865. 3rd Brigade, Dwight's Division, Dept. of the South, to November, 1865.
SERVICE.--Expedition to Bayou Teche January 12-15, 1863. Steamer 'Cotton' January 14. Operations on Bayou Plaquemine February 12-28. Duty at Brashear City until March 20. Berwick City March 13. Duty at Bayou Boeuf and Pattersonville until April...Read MORE...
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Organized at Auburn, N.Y., and mustered in November 21, 1862. Left State for New Orleans, La., December 4, 1862. Attached to Sherman's Division, Dept. of the Gulf, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Dept. of the Gulf, to July, 1863. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to February, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, to June, 1864. 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, 19th Army Corps, Army of the Gulf, to July, 1864, and Army of the Shenandoah, Middle Military Division, to February, 1865. 3rd Brigade, 1st Provisional Division, Army of the Shenandoah, to April, 1865. 3rd Brigade, Dwight's Division, Dept. of Washington, to June, 1865. 3rd Brigade, Dwight's Division, Dept. of the South, to November, 1865.
SERVICE.--Expedition to Bayou Teche January 12-15, 1863. Steamer 'Cotton' January 14. Operations on Bayou Plaquemine February 12-28. Duty at Brashear City until March 20. Berwick City March 13. Duty at Bayou Boeuf and Pattersonville until April...Read MORE...
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1863 Union Springs Poll Book
David is listed here.
David is listed here.
1863
David Salisbury, cooper, h Factory nr Basin. William Salisbury also lives there, lab, h Mill W Cayuga
1863-64 Union Springs Directory (Brigham's General Directory of Auburn). freepages.books.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ~cayuga/1864/
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County
David Salisbury, cooper, h Factory nr Basin. William Salisbury also lives there, lab, h Mill W Cayuga
1863-64 Union Springs Directory (Brigham's General Directory of Auburn). freepages.books.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ~cayuga/1864/
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County
Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1863
Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1863
Street Address: Factory nr Basin, Union Springs
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Cooper
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1863
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Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1863
Street Address: Factory nr Basin, Union Springs
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Cooper
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1863
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Civil War Registry for Springport, NY
Civil War Registry for Springport, NY lists David Salisbury as born in 1809 in Saratoga County, NY. Regiment 160F - Enlisted Sept 6, 1862 in Springport, NY for 3 years – Private
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Civil War Registry for Springport, NY lists David Salisbury as born in 1809 in Saratoga County, NY. Regiment 160F - Enlisted Sept 6, 1862 in Springport, NY for 3 years – Private
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1863-64 Union Springs Directory (Brigham's General Directory of Auburn). freepages.books.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ~cayuga/1864/
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County
1863 - Civil War - Pattersonville, LA - January 14
1863 - Civil War - Pattersonville, LA - March 28
The river war continued in the Western Theater at Pattersonville, LA. Southern land forces battled Union gunboats out in the river. The U.S.S. Diana was captured in the engagement.
...at Pattersonville in March, where Co. F, Capt. Josiah P. Jewett, was on board the gunboat Diana during the action with the Confederate batteries, it lost 6 killed and 16 wounded, Capt. Jewett being mortally wounded.
dmna.ny.gov/ historic/ reghist/ civil/ infantry/ 160thInf/ 160thInfMain.htm
www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday0328.htm
The river war continued in the Western Theater at Pattersonville, LA. Southern land forces battled Union gunboats out in the river. The U.S.S. Diana was captured in the engagement.
...at Pattersonville in March, where Co. F, Capt. Josiah P. Jewett, was on board the gunboat Diana during the action with the Confederate batteries, it lost 6 killed and 16 wounded, Capt. Jewett being mortally wounded.
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1863 - Civil War - Fort Bisland, Louisiana - April 13
At Fort Bisland its loss was 7 killed and wounded.
dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/civil/infantry/160thInf/160thInfMain.htm
At Fort Bisland its loss was 7 killed and wounded.
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1863 - July 7 - Disability Discharge
Army of the United States Certificate of Disability for Discharge -- 'David Salisbury a Private of Captain Josiah P. Jewett's Company F of the 160th Regiment of United Sates Volunteers was enlisted by Josiah P. Jewett of the 160th Regiment of NYS Vols at Auburn on the Sixth day of September 1862, to serve 3 years; he was born in Saratoga in the State of New York is Forty Two years of age, Five feet Five inches high, Light complexion, Blue eyes, Black hair, and by occupation when listed a cooper. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 60 days. He has been for the last three months been debilitated and he is also troubled with deafness that renders him unfit to perform Military Duty and in my opinion he never will be able to perform Miliatry Duty again. Station: New Orleans, Date: June 20, 1863, A._ _ Edwards'
'I certify that I have carefully examined the said David Salsbury of Captain J. P. Jewetts Company and find him incapable of performing the duties of a ...Read MORE...
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Army of the United States Certificate of Disability for Discharge -- 'David Salisbury a Private of Captain Josiah P. Jewett's Company F of the 160th Regiment of United Sates Volunteers was enlisted by Josiah P. Jewett of the 160th Regiment of NYS Vols at Auburn on the Sixth day of September 1862, to serve 3 years; he was born in Saratoga in the State of New York is Forty Two years of age, Five feet Five inches high, Light complexion, Blue eyes, Black hair, and by occupation when listed a cooper. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 60 days. He has been for the last three months been debilitated and he is also troubled with deafness that renders him unfit to perform Military Duty and in my opinion he never will be able to perform Miliatry Duty again. Station: New Orleans, Date: June 20, 1863, A._ _ Edwards'
'I certify that I have carefully examined the said David Salsbury of Captain J. P. Jewetts Company and find him incapable of performing the duties of a ...Read MORE...
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1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.1864
'Application for Invalid Pension…David Salisbury, aged fifty years, a resident of Union Springs, county of Cayuga, in the State of New York…was honorably discharged on the seventeenth day of July in the year A.D. 1863; that while in the service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, he was disabled as follows, to wit: On account of chronic rheumatism occasioned by explosions and on our marches while on duty was placed at St. James Hospital, New Orleans, La. By reason of general dibility and by reason of the Surgeon Certificate of Disability was discharged from service that before entering the service he was by occupation a cooper, and since his dischard has resided in Union Springs…and that his occupation has been since his discharge - no occupation…'
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'Application for Invalid Pension…David Salisbury, aged fifty years, a resident of Union Springs, county of Cayuga, in the State of New York…was honorably discharged on the seventeenth day of July in the year A.D. 1863; that while in the service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, he was disabled as follows, to wit: On account of chronic rheumatism occasioned by explosions and on our marches while on duty was placed at St. James Hospital, New Orleans, La. By reason of general dibility and by reason of the Surgeon Certificate of Disability was discharged from service that before entering the service he was by occupation a cooper, and since his dischard has resided in Union Springs…and that his occupation has been since his discharge - no occupation…'
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1864
Examining Surgeon's Certificate states that David Salisbury was discharged from the United States Army at New Orleans on the 17th day of July, 1863. 'The applicant (is about fifty years of age, enlisted for forty two years of age) was in hospital for long time…his general dibility is so great as to render him unfit…' ___ Hall, Examining Surgeon
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Examining Surgeon's Certificate states that David Salisbury was discharged from the United States Army at New Orleans on the 17th day of July, 1863. 'The applicant (is about fifty years of age, enlisted for forty two years of age) was in hospital for long time…his general dibility is so great as to render him unfit…' ___ Hall, Examining Surgeon
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1865 Union Springs, Cayuga, New York
David Salisbury, 66, m, b. Saratoga, married 1 time, now married, cooper
Maria Salisbury, 64, f, wife, b. Mass., mother of 4 children, married 1 time, now married
Harriet Salisbury, 28, f, daughter, b. Saratoga, single
1865 New York State Census
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1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.1871
Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1871
Residence Place: Union Springs, New York
Occupation: Cooper, Factory near the Pond
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1871
Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
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Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1871
Residence Place: Union Springs, New York
Occupation: Cooper, Factory near the Pond
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1871
Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
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Engine and Hose Co. No. 5, Truck A, Fire Department, Auburn, N.Y.
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Common Council Proceedings - David and George Salisbury appointed to fire department
Auburn Daily Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Tues., May 7, 1872
Tuesday, May 7, 1872
David [and his son] George W. Salisbury are members of the Auburn Fire Department Hose Company No. 5.
Auburn Daily Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Tuesday, May 7, 1872
David [and his son] George W. Salisbury are members of the Auburn Fire Department Hose Company No. 5.
Auburn Daily Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Tuesday, May 7, 1872
Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1874
Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1874
Street Address: 86 Wall
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Cooper
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1874
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Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1874
Street Address: 86 Wall
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Cooper
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1874
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1874 Death of Spouse/PartnerMaria WOOD died 4 April 1874, Auburn, New York, USA
1875 Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Name: David Salisbury
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1875
Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 76
Relationship to Head of Household: Father
Birth Year (Estimated): 1799
Family Number: 100
Page: 10
Line Number: 34
GS Film number: 853206
Digital Folder Number: 004858094
Image Number: 00193
Household Gender Age Birthplace
George Salisbury M 39
Wife Carotine M Salisbury F 32
Daughter Helena E Salisbury F 9
Daughter Charlotte Mary Salisbury F 7
Son Sherman S Salisbury M 5
Father David Salisbury M 76
'New York, State Census, 1875,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ VTDW-493 : accessed 29 Mar 2013), David Salisbury in entry for George Salisbury, 1875.
1875 New York State Census
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Name: David Salisbury
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1875
Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 76
Relationship to Head of Household: Father
Birth Year (Estimated): 1799
Family Number: 100
Page: 10
Line Number: 34
GS Film number: 853206
Digital Folder Number: 004858094
Image Number: 00193
Household Gender Age Birthplace
George Salisbury M 39
Wife Carotine M Salisbury F 32
Daughter Helena E Salisbury F 9
Daughter Charlotte Mary Salisbury F 7
Son Sherman S Salisbury M 5
Father David Salisbury M 76
'New York, State Census, 1875,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ VTDW-493 : accessed 29 Mar 2013), David Salisbury in entry for George Salisbury, 1875.
1875 New York State Census
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David Salsbury. February 18, 1875. -- Ordered to be printed.
Date: 1875-02-18
Serial Set Vol. No. 1659, Session Vol. No.4
43rd Congress, 2nd Session
H.Rpt. 218
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1875
Declaration for Original Invalid Pension
State of New York
County of Cayuga
'On this 8th day of May, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the County Court and court of record within and for the county and state aforesaid, David Salisbury, aged 76 years, a resident of the City of Auburn, county of Cayuga, State of New York, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical David Salisbury who was enrolled on the 6th day of Sept, 1862, in company F or the 160th regiment of NYVols commanded by Col Chas C. Dwight, and was honorably discharged…he contracted disease by which he was greatly disabled…that his present condition is such that he cannot…since leaving the service this applicant has resided in the City of Auburn in the State of New York, and his occupation has been that of a no occupation. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound, physical health, being when...Read MORE...
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Declaration for Original Invalid Pension
State of New York
County of Cayuga
'On this 8th day of May, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, personally appeared before me, Clerk of the County Court and court of record within and for the county and state aforesaid, David Salisbury, aged 76 years, a resident of the City of Auburn, county of Cayuga, State of New York, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical David Salisbury who was enrolled on the 6th day of Sept, 1862, in company F or the 160th regiment of NYVols commanded by Col Chas C. Dwight, and was honorably discharged…he contracted disease by which he was greatly disabled…that his present condition is such that he cannot…since leaving the service this applicant has resided in the City of Auburn in the State of New York, and his occupation has been that of a no occupation. That prior to his entry into the service above named he was a man of good, sound, physical health, being when...Read MORE...
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1875
Examining Surgeon's Certificate 'David Salisbury…suffering from chronic rheumatism and its effects. In our opinion the said David Salisbury is totally incapacited for obtaining his subsistence…The disability is permanent…Height 5' 6'; weight 116; complexion pale; age 76; pulse 66; respiration 15. He is pale, feeble, emaciated; joints of fingers of both hands enlarged and stiffened; has general loss of muscular power and motion of both arms and legs. Rate of disability total, amount eight dollars ($8)' Auburn Board of Examining Surgeons
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Examining Surgeon's Certificate 'David Salisbury…suffering from chronic rheumatism and its effects. In our opinion the said David Salisbury is totally incapacited for obtaining his subsistence…The disability is permanent…Height 5' 6'; weight 116; complexion pale; age 76; pulse 66; respiration 15. He is pale, feeble, emaciated; joints of fingers of both hands enlarged and stiffened; has general loss of muscular power and motion of both arms and legs. Rate of disability total, amount eight dollars ($8)' Auburn Board of Examining Surgeons
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1876
'Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension…David Salisbury, aged 76 years…is a pensioner of the United States…at the rate of $8 per month…He further declares that he is disabled in the folling manner…by chronic rheumatism ant tis effects…that his disability from said disease and its effects is in degree equal to the loss of a hand or a foot…that his residence is at No. 3 Van Anden Street in the City of Auburn County of Cayuga and State of New York…also appeared George W. Salisbury, residing at No. 3 in E. Van Anden Street, in the City of Auburn in the County of Cayuga and Stae of New York…'
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'Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension…David Salisbury, aged 76 years…is a pensioner of the United States…at the rate of $8 per month…He further declares that he is disabled in the folling manner…by chronic rheumatism ant tis effects…that his disability from said disease and its effects is in degree equal to the loss of a hand or a foot…that his residence is at No. 3 Van Anden Street in the City of Auburn County of Cayuga and State of New York…also appeared George W. Salisbury, residing at No. 3 in E. Van Anden Street, in the City of Auburn in the County of Cayuga and Stae of New York…'
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1876
Examining Surgeon's Certificate '…David Salisbury…now paid at the rate of 8 dollars per month, on account, as he states, of chronic rheumatism and chronic diarrhea…height 5' 5'; weight 118; complexion light; age 77; respiration 14; pulse 66. We find his abdomen flat and…hernia on both sides. The heart sounds are natural…we do not discover any increase in his disability…'
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Examining Surgeon's Certificate '…David Salisbury…now paid at the rate of 8 dollars per month, on account, as he states, of chronic rheumatism and chronic diarrhea…height 5' 5'; weight 118; complexion light; age 77; respiration 14; pulse 66. We find his abdomen flat and…hernia on both sides. The heart sounds are natural…we do not discover any increase in his disability…'
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Tuesday, July 25, 1876
Board of Education
…The Secretary presented the following petition:
Auburn, N.Y., July 1876
The undersigned taxpayers and patrons of the Common Schools of the city request the Board of Education to reconsider their action in the reduction of salaries of the music teacher and other teachers in our schools, and respectfully recommend fixing the same at the former rates:
…David Salisbury
Geo. W. Salisbury
(many others)
Auburn Daily Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Tuesday, July 25, 1876
Board of Education
…The Secretary presented the following petition:
Auburn, N.Y., July 1876
The undersigned taxpayers and patrons of the Common Schools of the city request the Board of Education to reconsider their action in the reduction of salaries of the music teacher and other teachers in our schools, and respectfully recommend fixing the same at the former rates:
…David Salisbury
Geo. W. Salisbury
(many others)
Auburn Daily Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Tuesday, July 25, 1876
abt 1877
Salisbury, David, cooper, bds. 3 Van Anden
Salisbury, George W., cooper, h. 3 Van Anden
Auburn NY City Directory 1862 - 1877
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County
Salisbury, David, cooper, bds. 3 Van Anden
Salisbury, George W., cooper, h. 3 Van Anden
Auburn NY City Directory 1862 - 1877
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County
Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1879
Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1879
Street Address: Underwood n Division
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Gardener
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1879
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Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1879
Street Address: Underwood n Division
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Gardener
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1879
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1880 Auburn, Cayuga, New York
David is living at 15 West Street in Auburn, NY at age 81 listed as a Laborer.
He is living with George and Caroline and family (see below).
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George SAULSBURY Self M Male W 43 NY Cooper NY MA
Caroline M. SAULSBURY Wife M Female W 37 NY Keeping House CT VT
Helen E. SAULSBURY Dau S Female W 14 NY At School NY NY
Charlotte M. SAULSBURY Dau S Female W 12 NY At School NY NY
Sherman S. SAULSBURY Dau S Female W 10 NY At School NY NY
Harriett E. SAULSBURY Dau S Female W 2 NY NY NY
David SAULSBURY Father W Male W 81 NY Laborer NY NY
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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David is living at 15 West Street in Auburn, NY at age 81 listed as a Laborer.
He is living with George and Caroline and family (see below).
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George SAULSBURY Self M Male W 43 NY Cooper NY MA
Caroline M. SAULSBURY Wife M Female W 37 NY Keeping House CT VT
Helen E. SAULSBURY Dau S Female W 14 NY At School NY NY
Charlotte M. SAULSBURY Dau S Female W 12 NY At School NY NY
Sherman S. SAULSBURY Dau S Female W 10 NY At School NY NY
Harriett E. SAULSBURY Dau S Female W 2 NY NY NY
David SAULSBURY Father W Male W 81 NY Laborer NY NY
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Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1880
Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1880
Street Address: 15 West
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Cooper
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1880
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Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1880
Street Address: 15 West
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Cooper
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1880
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Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1882
Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1882
Street Address: 143 Van Anden
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Cooper
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1882
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Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1882
Street Address: 143 Van Anden
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Occupation: Cooper
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1882
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1883 Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Salisbury, David, retd, bds 9 Chestnut Place
Salisbury, George W., shipping clerk, Aub MTg Co, h 9 Chestnut Place
1883-1884 Auburn NY City Directory
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Salisbury, David, retd, bds 9 Chestnut Place
Salisbury, George W., shipping clerk, Aub MTg Co, h 9 Chestnut Place
1883-1884 Auburn NY City Directory
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 Auburn, Cayuga New York
The Auburn City Directory 1885 - Ancestry.com, page 259
Salisbury Charlotte M., compositor, Daily Advr, bds 127 Owasco
Salisbury David, bds 127 Owasco
Salisbury George W., cooper, h 127 Owasco
Salisbury Helen E., bds 127 Owasco
Salisbury Sherman S., printer, Daily Advr, h 127 Owasco
The Auburn City Directory 1885 - Ancestry.com, page 259
Salisbury Charlotte M., compositor, Daily Advr, bds 127 Owasco
Salisbury David, bds 127 Owasco
Salisbury George W., cooper, h 127 Owasco
Salisbury Helen E., bds 127 Owasco
Salisbury Sherman S., printer, Daily Advr, h 127 Owasco
1885
'…David Salisbury, aged 86 years, a resident of the City of Auburn…declares that he is a pensioner or the United States, enrolled at the Syracuse, N.Y. Pension Agency at the rate of 8 dollars per month, by reason of disability from rheumatism incurred in the Military servied of the United States…That he believes himself to be entitled to an Increase of Pension on account of an Increase of disability…'
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'…David Salisbury, aged 86 years, a resident of the City of Auburn…declares that he is a pensioner or the United States, enrolled at the Syracuse, N.Y. Pension Agency at the rate of 8 dollars per month, by reason of disability from rheumatism incurred in the Military servied of the United States…That he believes himself to be entitled to an Increase of Pension on account of an Increase of disability…'
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1885
Invalid Pension - rate increase from $8 to $10 month commencing March 25, 1885, disabled by chronic rheumatism, approved for chronic rheumatism 10/ 18 from March 25, 1885. Original application filed Feb 1, 1864. Increase application filed Feb 16, 1885…'Special Act'.
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Invalid Pension - rate increase from $8 to $10 month commencing March 25, 1885, disabled by chronic rheumatism, approved for chronic rheumatism 10/ 18 from March 25, 1885. Original application filed Feb 1, 1864. Increase application filed Feb 16, 1885…'Special Act'.
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1885
'Increase of Pension…David Salisbury…Auburn, NY…states that he is now pensioned at a total disability on account of rheumatism and that he claims an increased rating for the reason that disability has increased ant that he is now disabled to 16/ 18ths degree for earning his subsistence by manual labor. His pulse-rate per minute is 84; his respiration 16; his temperature 98 1/ 2 degrees; his height is 5 feet and 3 inches; he weighs 115 pounds, and hes states that he is 86 years of age…suffers from pain in right shoulder and arm and back part of neck and in right hip and leg, joints ache but are not swollen, those of fingers of left hand are tender, muscles of left arm, fore arm, left thigh and leg are tender, some nights sleepless from pain. Appetite good, bowels regular…that he has deafness commencing in the service and increasing, till now he hears only with great difficulty…upon examining this applicant…he is severely deaf in both ears, cannot hear watch tick when pressed against...Read MORE...
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'Increase of Pension…David Salisbury…Auburn, NY…states that he is now pensioned at a total disability on account of rheumatism and that he claims an increased rating for the reason that disability has increased ant that he is now disabled to 16/ 18ths degree for earning his subsistence by manual labor. His pulse-rate per minute is 84; his respiration 16; his temperature 98 1/ 2 degrees; his height is 5 feet and 3 inches; he weighs 115 pounds, and hes states that he is 86 years of age…suffers from pain in right shoulder and arm and back part of neck and in right hip and leg, joints ache but are not swollen, those of fingers of left hand are tender, muscles of left arm, fore arm, left thigh and leg are tender, some nights sleepless from pain. Appetite good, bowels regular…that he has deafness commencing in the service and increasing, till now he hears only with great difficulty…upon examining this applicant…he is severely deaf in both ears, cannot hear watch tick when pressed against...Read MORE...
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Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1887
Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1887
Street Address: 130 Owasco
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1887
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Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1887
Street Address: 130 Owasco
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1887
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1887
David Salisbury, suffering from chronic rheumatism, currently receives a pension of $10 per month. Dr. examiniation pulse 80; respiration 16; temperature 96 1/ 2; height 5 feet 3 1/ 2 inches; weight 109 1/ 2 pounds; age 88 years…'He is, in our opinion, entitled to a 12/ 18 rating for disability caused by rheumatism and 12/ 18 for that caused by double hernia…'
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David Salisbury, suffering from chronic rheumatism, currently receives a pension of $10 per month. Dr. examiniation pulse 80; respiration 16; temperature 96 1/ 2; height 5 feet 3 1/ 2 inches; weight 109 1/ 2 pounds; age 88 years…'He is, in our opinion, entitled to a 12/ 18 rating for disability caused by rheumatism and 12/ 18 for that caused by double hernia…'
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Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1888
Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1888
Street Address: 130 Owasco
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1888
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Name: David Salisbury
Residence Year: 1888
Street Address: 130 Owasco
Residence Place: Auburn, New York
Publication Title: Auburn, New York, City Directory, 1888
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1889 Signature from Military Pension papers in National Archives
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1889
'Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension…David Salisbury, aged 91 years, a resident of Auburn…declares that he is a pensioner of the United Staes…at the rate of $10 dollars per month…by reason of disability from chronic rheumatism…that he believes himself to be entitled to an increase in pension on account of increased disability. He also asks that his pension be re-rated as he thinks the rates allowed have been unreasonably low and disproportionate to those allowed for similar disabilities…'
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'Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension…David Salisbury, aged 91 years, a resident of Auburn…declares that he is a pensioner of the United Staes…at the rate of $10 dollars per month…by reason of disability from chronic rheumatism…that he believes himself to be entitled to an increase in pension on account of increased disability. He also asks that his pension be re-rated as he thinks the rates allowed have been unreasonably low and disproportionate to those allowed for similar disabilities…'
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1889 Death of ChildHarriet SALISBURY died December 1889, , New York, USA
David was 90 years old.
1890
David is living in Auburn, NY enlisted in 1862, discharged in 1863, Private.
1890 Veterans Schedule
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David is living in Auburn, NY enlisted in 1862, discharged in 1863, Private.
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January 1890 - Union Springs, NY Advertiser
A PLEASANT CALL - Last evening a number of the members of the class of which David Salisbury is a member, of Wall street M. E. church, called at his residence to congratulate him on the 91st anniversary of this birth. A pleasant hour was passed in social converse, and several tokens of remembrance were left by Mr. Salisbury's friends, with which he is highly gratified. Mr. Salisbury is remarkable smart for one his age. He is also a member of Victorious Lodge of Good Templars, and is probably the oldest member of the order in the world. The above appeared in the Auburn Daily Advertiser. Mr. Salisbury has resided many years of his long and useful life in Union Springs, enlisting while here, in the late war, he served his time faithfully and now receives a pension from the government. Mr. Salisbury's wife died sever years since and an only daughter, Mrs. James Manchester, followed her about a month ago. A son, George, and his family are all that the old man has left this side the river...Read MORE...
A PLEASANT CALL - Last evening a number of the members of the class of which David Salisbury is a member, of Wall street M. E. church, called at his residence to congratulate him on the 91st anniversary of this birth. A pleasant hour was passed in social converse, and several tokens of remembrance were left by Mr. Salisbury's friends, with which he is highly gratified. Mr. Salisbury is remarkable smart for one his age. He is also a member of Victorious Lodge of Good Templars, and is probably the oldest member of the order in the world. The above appeared in the Auburn Daily Advertiser. Mr. Salisbury has resided many years of his long and useful life in Union Springs, enlisting while here, in the late war, he served his time faithfully and now receives a pension from the government. Mr. Salisbury's wife died sever years since and an only daughter, Mrs. James Manchester, followed her about a month ago. A son, George, and his family are all that the old man has left this side the river...Read MORE...
Recent photo of 8 Steel St., Auburn, NY - George W. Salisbury and family lived there in 1890. His father, David Salisbury, lived with him until his death in 1892. According to Auburn, NY assessor's records, the house was built in 1890. Deed Book: 1200 Deed Page: 142 Tax Map ID: 116.54-1-27
Cayuga County, New York Office Of Real Property Services
1890 Special Schedule - Surviving Soliders, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc. Auburn, NY.
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1890
Pension Rate $24 per month commencing May 7, 1890. 'Approved for chronic rheumatism and resulting disease of the heart 3d grade from May 7 1890. Disability in part due to age and career for which he is not pensioned.' 'Special Act'
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Pension Rate $24 per month commencing May 7, 1890. 'Approved for chronic rheumatism and resulting disease of the heart 3d grade from May 7 1890. Disability in part due to age and career for which he is not pensioned.' 'Special Act'
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1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1891
David is living at 8 Steel St. in Auburn in 1891 and 1892.
Auburn, New York Directories, 1889-92
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County
David is living at 8 Steel St. in Auburn in 1891 and 1892.
Auburn, New York Directories, 1889-92
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County
1891
Pension Rate $30 per month commencing February 4, 1891. 'Approved for chronic rheumatism and resulting disease of the heart, 2d grade from Feb 4 1891.'
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Pension Rate $30 per month commencing February 4, 1891. 'Approved for chronic rheumatism and resulting disease of the heart, 2d grade from Feb 4 1891.'
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1892 Auburn, Cayuga New York
The Auburn City Directory, For 1892 - Ancestry.com page 288
Salisbury David, res 8 Steel
Salisbury George W., shoemaker h 8 Steel
Salisbury Ellen E., shoe op, res 8 Steel
Salisbury Sherman S., printer, Daily Advertiser, bds 8 Steel
The Auburn City Directory, For 1892 - Ancestry.com page 288
Salisbury David, res 8 Steel
Salisbury George W., shoemaker h 8 Steel
Salisbury Ellen E., shoe op, res 8 Steel
Salisbury Sherman S., printer, Daily Advertiser, bds 8 Steel
1892 Auburn, Ward 2, E.D. 1, Cayuga, New York
George W Salsbury, m, 55, US Citizen, shipping clerk
David Salsbury, m, 92, US Citizen
Frank C. Powell, m, 28, US Citizen, shipping clerk
Caroline M. Salsbury, f, 49, US Citizen
Helen E Salsbury, f, 26, US Citizen, shoe fitter
1892 New York State Census
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George W Salsbury, m, 55, US Citizen, shipping clerk
David Salsbury, m, 92, US Citizen
Frank C. Powell, m, 28, US Citizen, shipping clerk
Caroline M. Salsbury, f, 49, US Citizen
Helen E Salsbury, f, 26, US Citizen, shoe fitter
1892 New York State Census
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Thursday, October 20, 1892 - article reporting the death of David Salisbury
Union Springs Advertiser, Union Springs, NY -- Thanks to: Norma Bilak, Frontenac Historical Society
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Grave of David Salisbury, Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, New York
Chestnut Hill Cemetery
Springport, New York, USA (Union Springs)
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Northern Christian Advocate, Syracuse, New York, November 2, 1892
Friday, May 20, 1892
David Salisbury, 93 years of age resides at 8 Steel Street. Sept. 6, 1862, he enlisted in the 160th N.Y. Volunteers, Col. Dwight, commander. On Tuesday evening, the aged man and veteran soldier was received into C. W. Crocker Post.
The Auburn Argus
Auburn, New York
Friday, May 20, 1892
David Salisbury, 93 years of age resides at 8 Steel Street. Sept. 6, 1862, he enlisted in the 160th N.Y. Volunteers, Col. Dwight, commander. On Tuesday evening, the aged man and veteran soldier was received into C. W. Crocker Post.
The Auburn Argus
Auburn, New York
Friday, May 20, 1892
Thursday, June 9, 1892?
David Salisbury, aged 93, of Auburn, is said to be the oldest member of the G.A.R. in the United States. Mr. Salisbury was a resident of this village when he enlisted in the 160th regiment, New York volunteers, Sept. 6, 1862.
Union Springs Advertiser
Union Springs, New York
David Salisbury, aged 93, of Auburn, is said to be the oldest member of the G.A.R. in the United States. Mr. Salisbury was a resident of this village when he enlisted in the 160th regiment, New York volunteers, Sept. 6, 1862.
Union Springs Advertiser
Union Springs, New York
1892
'Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension…David Salisbury, aged 94 years, a resident of Auburn, County of Cayuga, State of New York…is a pension of the United States…at the rate of 30 dollars per month…by reason of disability from rheumatism and heart disease…said rheumatism resulting heart disease which totally and wholly incapacitates him for the performance of any and all manual labor; and in addition thereto he requires the regular aid and attendance of another person to dress and undress him…his Post Office address is: #8 Steel St. Auburn New York'
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'Declaration for the Increase of an Invalid Pension…David Salisbury, aged 94 years, a resident of Auburn, County of Cayuga, State of New York…is a pension of the United States…at the rate of 30 dollars per month…by reason of disability from rheumatism and heart disease…said rheumatism resulting heart disease which totally and wholly incapacitates him for the performance of any and all manual labor; and in addition thereto he requires the regular aid and attendance of another person to dress and undress him…his Post Office address is: #8 Steel St. Auburn New York'
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1892
General Affidavit
'…In the matter of David Salisbury on this 30th day of September, A.D., 1892, personally appeared before me, Mary ? …to administer oaths Catherine F. Applegate aged 56 years, a resident of Auburn, in the County of Cayuga, and State of New York…also Mary A. Walker, aged 48 years, a resident of Auburn…That we are personally and well acquainted with the aboved named soldier David Salisbury late a private Co. F. 160th New York Vols. That we live near neighbor to him and see him frequently and often, that the soldier is nearly 94 years of age, that he is physically totally and wholly incapacitated for the performances of any and all labor, that in addition…he requires the regular aid and attendance of another person to take care of him. He cannot dress or undress himself. That he has constant care just like a child, that his condition is permanent and he will never be any better. We know these facts from personal knowledge and…aquaintance as neighbors and friends…...Read MORE...
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General Affidavit
'…In the matter of David Salisbury on this 30th day of September, A.D., 1892, personally appeared before me, Mary ? …to administer oaths Catherine F. Applegate aged 56 years, a resident of Auburn, in the County of Cayuga, and State of New York…also Mary A. Walker, aged 48 years, a resident of Auburn…That we are personally and well acquainted with the aboved named soldier David Salisbury late a private Co. F. 160th New York Vols. That we live near neighbor to him and see him frequently and often, that the soldier is nearly 94 years of age, that he is physically totally and wholly incapacitated for the performances of any and all labor, that in addition…he requires the regular aid and attendance of another person to take care of him. He cannot dress or undress himself. That he has constant care just like a child, that his condition is permanent and he will never be any better. We know these facts from personal knowledge and…aquaintance as neighbors and friends…...Read MORE...
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Death
Monday, October 17, 1892
The Auburn Bulletin
'SALISBURY – In this city, Oct. 16, 1892, David Salisbury aged 94 years. Funeral service at residence of his son, George W. Salisbury, 8 Steel St., on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 10 AM. Crocker Post invited to attend. Burial Union Springs.'
Monday, October 17, 1892
The Auburn Bulletin
'SALISBURY – In this city, Oct. 16, 1892, David Salisbury aged 94 years. Funeral service at residence of his son, George W. Salisbury, 8 Steel St., on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 10 AM. Crocker Post invited to attend. Burial Union Springs.'
Obituary - Death of a Veteran
Death of a Veteran
David Salisbury, supposed to have been the oldest living member of the G.A.R., died at the home of his only son, George W. Salisbury, No. 8 Steel street, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The claim of the aged veteran seems to have been correct, as no one has disputed it. He was born January 17, 1799 in Ballston Springs, Saratoga county.
In September 1862 he enlisted from Aurora in the 160th regiment and went to the front where he made a record in many of the fiercest battles of the rebellion.
In July last he joined C. W. Crocker post, G. A. R. - Auburn Journal. The Advertiser begs to correct the Journal as to the place of enlistment, it was at Union Springs where Mr. Salisbury then resided.
The Auburn Argus
Friday, October 28, 1892
$1 per year
'Remains of David Salisbury, who died in Auburn were removed to Union Springs for interment.'
Death of a Veteran
David Salisbury, supposed to have been the oldest living member of the G.A.R., died at the home of his only son, George W. Salisbury, No. 8 Steel street, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The claim of the aged veteran seems to have been correct, as no one has disputed it. He was born January 17, 1799 in Ballston Springs, Saratoga county.
In September 1862 he enlisted from Aurora in the 160th regiment and went to the front where he made a record in many of the fiercest battles of the rebellion.
In July last he joined C. W. Crocker post, G. A. R. - Auburn Journal. The Advertiser begs to correct the Journal as to the place of enlistment, it was at Union Springs where Mr. Salisbury then resided.
The Auburn Argus
Friday, October 28, 1892
$1 per year
'Remains of David Salisbury, who died in Auburn were removed to Union Springs for interment.'
1892 Death Notice
Date: November 02, 1892
Location: New York
Paper: Northern Christian Advocate
Article type: Mortuary Notice
'SALSBURY - David Salsbury died in Auburn, N. Y., at the residence of his son George Salsbury, Oct. 16, 1892, aged 93 years and 9 months. Brother Salsbury was born in Aurora, N. Y. - Jan. 17, 1799. He was converted in a meeting held in his native town many years ago and immediately united with the Presbyterian Church. He remained in that communion until his removal to Auburn, where he soon united with the Wall St. Methodist Episcopal church. While he was one of the most catholic-spirited men, he often expressed himself as more at home with the Methodists than he had been in his former relations. He loved the Wall St. church as a child loves its mother. He lived a full mile away and was quite feeble for years, and yet his seat in church was almost always filled on Sunday morning. For several years past he could not hear one word of the sermon, but he would say, 'I like to...Read MORE...
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Date: November 02, 1892
Location: New York
Paper: Northern Christian Advocate
Article type: Mortuary Notice
'SALSBURY - David Salsbury died in Auburn, N. Y., at the residence of his son George Salsbury, Oct. 16, 1892, aged 93 years and 9 months. Brother Salsbury was born in Aurora, N. Y. - Jan. 17, 1799. He was converted in a meeting held in his native town many years ago and immediately united with the Presbyterian Church. He remained in that communion until his removal to Auburn, where he soon united with the Wall St. Methodist Episcopal church. While he was one of the most catholic-spirited men, he often expressed himself as more at home with the Methodists than he had been in his former relations. He loved the Wall St. church as a child loves its mother. He lived a full mile away and was quite feeble for years, and yet his seat in church was almost always filled on Sunday morning. For several years past he could not hear one word of the sermon, but he would say, 'I like to...Read MORE...
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Auburn, Cayuga, New York - The National Archives Cert # 801352 -- 23 Feb 1907
NOTE: This was found in George W. Salisbury's (son of David) file.
Chauncey L. Hickock, Notary Public, states that he was presented with family bible showing record of David Salisbury, head of family, b. January 17, 1799, married March 10, 1819. Record of four children. George W. Salisbury is the 4th child, b. July 10, 1836.
NOTE: This was found in George W. Salisbury's (son of David) file.
Chauncey L. Hickock, Notary Public, states that he was presented with family bible showing record of David Salisbury, head of family, b. January 17, 1799, married March 10, 1819. Record of four children. George W. Salisbury is the 4th child, b. July 10, 1836.
1932 view of old cooper shop in Union Springs, Cayuga, NY. Is this where David Salisbury used to work?
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FIFTY YEARS AGO - Oldest Living Member of G.A.R.
The Citizen Advertiser
Auburn, NY
Saturday, October 17, 1942
FIFTY YEARS AGO
'David Salisbury, supposed to have been the oldest living member of the G.A.R., died at the home of his son, George W. Salisbury, 8 Steel Street, yesterday afternoon. He was born in Ballston Springs, Saratoga County, January 17, 1799. Interment was in Union Springs.'
The Citizen Advertiser
Auburn, NY
Saturday, October 17, 1942
FIFTY YEARS AGO
'David Salisbury, supposed to have been the oldest living member of the G.A.R., died at the home of his son, George W. Salisbury, 8 Steel Street, yesterday afternoon. He was born in Ballston Springs, Saratoga County, January 17, 1799. Interment was in Union Springs.'
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David is buried at: Chestnut Hill Cemetery
Grove Street and Center Street
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