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William Truax
b. 15 Sep 1852, d. 1920
Pedigree

     William Truax was the son of Abram Truax and Rebecca Gowman. He was born on 15 September 1852 at Ontario.1 He married Mandaney Stockwell. He died in 1920 at Ruthven, ON.

     Reference=TH257

  1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

Samuel Truax
b. 10 Oct 1854, d. c 1871
Pedigree

     Samuel Truax was the son of Abram Truax and Rebecca Gowman. He was born on 10 October 1854 at Ontario.1 He died circa 1871 killed while working on the railroad (see Albert).

  1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

Arthur Truax
b. 13 Mar 1858
Pedigree

     Arthur Truax was the son of Abram Truax and Rebecca Gowman. He was born on 13 March 1858 at Ontario.1 He was baptized on 10 February 1876 at Ruthven, ON. He died at disappeared.
     Lived in North Dakota with sister Adda.

  1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

Adaline Truax
b. 08 Jun 1860, d. 31 Oct 1937
Pedigree

     Adaline Truax was the daughter of Abram Truax and Rebecca Gowman. She was born on 8 June 1860 at Ontario.1 She was baptized on 10 February 1876 at Ruthven, ON, by Rev. Watson. She married Thomas Cascadden on 2 June 1878. She died on 31 October 1937.
      Adaline Truax was also known as Adda Truax.

  1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

Rev. Judson Truax
b. 25 Nov 1862
Pedigree

     Rev. Judson Truax was the son of Abram Truax and Rebecca Gowman. He was born on 25 November 1862 at Ontario.1 He was baptized on 10 February 1876 at Ruthven, ON, by Rev. Watson. He married Mary Purdy on 24 August 1891. He married Alice Brown after 1900.2

     Reference=TH262

  1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.
  2. [S5797] Ontario Marriage Registration #001833.

Esther Kenyon
b. 05 Oct 1811, d. 03 Jan 1887

     Esther Kenyon was born on 5 October 1811 at New York, NY.1,2 She married Morris Peterson before 1829. She married Abram Truax, son of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott, on 15 September 1863. She died on 3 January 1887 at Leamington, ON.
     1871 census says she was 60, making D.O.B. 1810 or 11.

     Children of Esther Kenyon and Morris Peterson:
Julia Ann Peterson
Grace Peterson
Daniel Peterson
Thomas Peterson
Mary Peterson
Henry Peterson
John W. Peterson   (24 Apr 1829)

  1. [S391] Gravestone - Lakeview Cemetary, Leamington.
  2. [S427] Ivah.

Abraham Truax
b. c 16 Jun 1782, d. 28 Mar 1849
Pedigree

     Abraham Truax was the son of Abraham Jacobse Truax and Elizabeth Van Antwerp. He was born circa 16 June 1782 at Schenectady, NY. He married Jane Scott, daughter of John Scott and Dorcas Freeman, before 1806 at Quebec. He died on 28 March 1849 at Essex Co., Mersea Twp., ON.1
      Abraham Truax was also known as Abram Truax. Moved to Ontario in Sept., 1834. From Upper Canada Land Petitions "T" Bundle 18, 1833-1835 (RG 1, L3, Vol. 502 (a)):

"That your Petitioner with a wife and 13 children have been compelled to emmigrate from the Lower Province, in consequence of the death of his son aged 24, who was killed or rather murdered by one, who was tried for the offence and sentenced to a long imprisonment, but which sentence was mitigated, and the offender was at large to the great inquietude of your Petitioner and his family - who in consequence have been compelled to abandon their former residence and seek Asylum in this province, should your Petitioner be fortunate enough in succeeding in the prayer of his Petition."


Cemeteries to check for Abraham, Jane and Martin:

Central Grove, AME
Colchester Memorial
#Fairview - Ruthven
Ferriss
Gilgal, BME
#Graceland Univerlist Cemetery - Gosfield South
Harrow United - Harrow, Colchester S.
Harrow, BME
Hoffman/Huffman
Hutchinson
#Kenyon Point - Gosfield South
Maple Leaf Cemetery - Tilbury
McCormick
McDowell Cemetery - Tilbury West
Methodist
Quick
St William's - Emeryville
St. Francis Xavier - Tilbury
St. George’s Anglican - Tilbury North
St. John's - Woodslee, Rochester Twp.
St. Mark's, AME Zion
St. Philippe - Grand Point
St. Simon and Jude - Belle River, Rochester Twp.
#Sun Parlor Home for Seniors - Leamington, Mersea Township
Tofflemire/Snider
#Monuments and Graveyards in Essex Co. made up of:
Abandoned Methodist, Maidstone, African Methodist Episcopalian, A.M.E., Gesto, Chippawa Indian, Jack Miner's, Point Pelee, Smith Black, Negro Lot 143, Wesley United, Talbot Road.

     Reference=391

     Children of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott:
Julia Truax
Mary Truax   (12 Jul 1807 - 17 Mar 1896)
John Truax   (04 Nov 1808 - 1888)
William Archer Truax   (13 Mar 1810 - Jan 1834)
Richard Truax   (27 Jan 1812 - 19 Mar 1892)
Abram Truax+   (14 Sep 1814 - 30 Oct 1896)
Jane Truax   (20 Jul 1816)
Dorcas Truax   (18 May 1818)
Almira Truax   (15 Jun 1820)
Freeman Truax   (14 Apr 1822 - 09 Nov 1898)
Emily Truax   (17 Jul 1825)
Eliza Truax   (23 Mar 1827 - 25 May 1905)
Martin Truax   (07 Jul 1828 - Apr 1913)
Rebecca Truax   (c 07 Jan 1830 - 30 Dec 1912)
Caroline Truax   (04 Nov 1831 - 29 Oct 1903)
Susan Truax   (1837 - 28 Feb 1915)

  1. [S5767] Unknown author, Will of William F. Holding Sr..

Jane Scott1
b. 15 Dec 1787, d. 12 Sep 1880
Pedigree

Jane Scott
Jane Scott
     Jane Scott was the daughter of John Scott and Dorcas Freeman. She was born on 15 December 1787 at Quebec.2 She married Abraham Truax, son of Abraham Jacobse Truax and Elizabeth Van Antwerp, before 1806 at Quebec. She died on 12 September 1880 at Essex Co., Mersea Twp., ON.3,4

     Children of Jane Scott and Abraham Truax:
Julia Truax
Mary Truax   (12 Jul 1807 - 17 Mar 1896)
John Truax   (04 Nov 1808 - 1888)
William Archer Truax   (13 Mar 1810 - Jan 1834)
Richard Truax   (27 Jan 1812 - 19 Mar 1892)
Abram Truax+   (14 Sep 1814 - 30 Oct 1896)
Jane Truax   (20 Jul 1816)
Dorcas Truax   (18 May 1818)
Almira Truax   (15 Jun 1820)
Freeman Truax   (14 Apr 1822 - 09 Nov 1898)
Emily Truax   (17 Jul 1825)
Eliza Truax   (23 Mar 1827 - 25 May 1905)
Martin Truax   (07 Jul 1828 - Apr 1913)
Rebecca Truax   (c 07 Jan 1830 - 30 Dec 1912)
Caroline Truax   (04 Nov 1831 - 29 Oct 1903)
Susan Truax   (1837 - 28 Feb 1915)

  1. [S5683] Notary Peter Lukin, Tutelles (tutorship).
  2. [S5435] Ontario Death Registration, died Sept. 12, 1880, age 92 years, 8 mos., 27 days.
  3. [S90] Amherstburg Echo Obituary, Sept. 17, 1880.
  4. [S5435] Ontario Death Registration, 003629, MS935, Reel 24, Vol. A.

Elizabeth Van Antwerp
b. 03 May 1741
Pedigree

     Elizabeth Van Antwerp was the daughter of Harmanus Janse Van Antwerp and Neeltje Van Antwerp. She was born on 3 May 1741 at Schenectady, NY. She married Abraham Jacobse Truax, son of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange, on 27 March 1761 at Schenectady, NY.
      Elizabeth Van Antwerp was also known as Elizabeth van Antwerpen.

     Children of Elizabeth Van Antwerp and Abraham Jacobse Truax:
Jacob Truax   (10 Apr 1762)
Harmanus Truax   (c 19 Aug 1764 - 10 May 1841)
Isaac Truax   (01 Dec 1765)
Neeltje Truax   (c 14 May 1769)
Johannes Truax   (c 13 Sep 1772 - 01 Apr 1832)
Elizabeth Truax   (c 29 Jan 1775)
Rebecca Truax   (c 21 Sep 1777)
Abraham Truax+   (c 16 Jun 1782 - 28 Mar 1849)


    Mary Truax
    b. 12 Jul 1807, d. 17 Mar 1896
    Pedigree

         Mary Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born on 12 July 1807.1 She married Henry Healy on 15 February 1825 at Farnham, QC.2 She died on 17 March 1896 at Romney Twp., ON.

         Reference=TH77

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.
    2. [S285] Dunham Anglican.

    John Truax
    b. 04 Nov 1808, d. 1888
    Pedigree

         John Truax was the son of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. He was born on 4 November 1808 at Dunham, QC.1 He was born circa 1866 at moved to Hilliards, MI. He married Catherine Truax on 30 December 1830 at Farnham, QC. He married Louisa Schoolcraft after 1846. He died in 1888.

         Reference=TH78

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    William Archer Truax
    b. 13 Mar 1810, d. Jan 1834
    Pedigree

         William Archer Truax was the son of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. He was born on 13 March 1810.1 He died in January 1834 at Quebec, killed in a bar brawl by Archelaus Welch.2
         From Barry Truax:

    The story I told you about William Archer being murdered at age 24 (I
    agree it must have been him, though he wasn't identified by name) was
    found in the Upper Canada Land Petitions (RG 1, L 3), dated 1834 (by
    Abraham Truax) in Toronto, Vol. 502A, Reference T 18/81, Microfilm Reel
    C-2836, a copy of which I got in 1981 from the Public Archives of Canada.

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.
    2. [S99] Barry Truax.

    Jane Truax
    b. 20 Jul 1816
    Pedigree

         Jane Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born on 20 July 1816 at Dunham, QC.1

         Reference=TH82

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    Dorcas Truax
    b. 18 May 1818
    Pedigree

         Dorcas Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born on 18 May 1818 at Dunham, QC.1 She married ? Sticklesteel.
         Moved to the U.S.

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    Almira Truax
    b. 15 Jun 1820
    Pedigree

         Almira Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born on 15 June 1820 at Dunham, QC.1 She married Michael James Fox? in 1839.

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    Freeman Truax
    b. 14 Apr 1822, d. 09 Nov 1898
    Pedigree

         Freeman Truax was the son of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. He was born on 14 April 1822 at Dunham, QC.1 He married Sally Lowes. He died on 9 November 1898.

         Reference=TH85

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    Emily Truax
    b. 17 Jul 1825
    Pedigree

         Emily Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born on 17 July 1825 at Dunham, QC.1

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    Eliza Truax
    b. 23 Mar 1827, d. 25 May 1905
    Pedigree

         Eliza Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born on 23 March 1827.1 She married John Taylor on 6 July 1844. She died on 25 May 1905 at Ruthven, ON.

         Reference=TH87

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    Rebecca Truax
    b. c 07 Jan 1830, d. 30 Dec 1912
    Pedigree

         Rebecca Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born circa 7 January 1830.1 She married John Wilkinson on 3 March 1858. She died on 30 December 1912.

         Reference=TH88

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    Martin Truax
    b. 07 Jul 1828, d. Apr 1913
    Pedigree

         Martin Truax was the son of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. He was born on 7 July 1828 at near Granby, Quebec.1,2,3 He married Catherine Gowman, daughter of George Gowman and Ann Petherick, in 1849 Baptist.2 He died in April 1913 at Essex Co., Mersea Twp., ON.4
         Fire destroyed his store in Leamington, went back to farming in 1883.

         Reference=TH89

    1. [S5651] Unknown author, Thura Truax Hires Manuscript, Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.
    2. [S90] Amherstburg Echo Obituary.
    3. [S90] Amherstburg Echo Obituary, Apr. 10, 1913, (says he was born Jan. 1st near Granby, Que.).
    4. [S498] Unknown author, Leamington Post and News.

    Caroline Truax
    b. 04 Nov 1831, d. 29 Oct 1903
    Pedigree

         Caroline Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born on 4 November 1831.1 She married Richard Pearsall Lee. She died on 29 October 1903.

    1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

    Julia Truax
    Pedigree

         Julia Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She married ? Knight.
         Moved to the U.S.


      Susan Truax
      b. 1837, d. 28 Feb 1915
      Pedigree

           Susan Truax was the daughter of Abraham Truax and Jane Scott. She was born in 1837.1 She married Celah Lee. She died on 28 February 1915.

           Reference=TH92

      1. [S5794] Theira Colby Truax Hires manuscript.

      Jacob Truax
      b. c 09 Oct 1694, d. 16 Mar 1770
      Pedigree

           Jacob Truax was the son of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. He was born circa 9 October 1694 at Schenectady, NY. He married Lysbet de la Grange, daughter of Gillis de la Grange and Jannetje Adrians Molenaar, on 11 July 1724. He died on 16 March 1770.
           Sons and grandsons of Jacob Truax who made land claims in Quebec:

      Reel#, Vol#, Page#s : Name : Year : Type
      C-2493, V.2, 735-747 : Truax, Andrew : 1800 : Lists of applicants who had taken the oath of allegiance
      C-2493, V.2, 735-747 : Truax, Elias : 1800 : "
      C-2493, V.3, 867-882 : Trewax, Isaac : 1801-1802 : Schedule of Applicants for Crown and Clergy Reserves
      C-2493, V.3, 867-882 : Trewax, Jacob : 1801-1802 : "
      C-2494, V.4, 1217-1264 : Truax, Andrew : 1802 : List of Patentees in the Townships for which Patents have been issued...
      C-2494, V.4, 1217-1264 : Truax, Elias : 1802 : "
      C-2494, V.4, 1363 : Truax, Andrew : 1800 : "
      C-2494, V.4, 1363 : Truax, Elias : 1800 : "
      C-2494, V.4, 1454 : Truax, Andrew : 1802-1825 : "
      C-2494, V.4, 1454 : Truax, Elias : 1802-1825 : "
      C-2494, V.7, 1986 : Truax, Andrew : 1797 : 'Scrip Book' listing grants
      C-2494, V.7, 1986 : Truax, Elias : 1797 : "
      C-2506, V.35, 17978-17984 : Truax, Andrew : 1790-1795 : Petitions for Land Grants - Auldjo-Ayr
      C-2513, V.52, 26590-26708 : Trueax, Hermanus : 1792-1806 : " - By-Caldwell
      C-2516, V.59, 29826-29830 : Truax, Elias : 1795-1802 : " - Chatelle-Christie
      C-2516, V.60, 30310-30318 : Truax, Peter : 1811-1812 : " - Christie-Clarke
      C-2518, V.65, 32486-32489 : Truax, Isaac : 1807 : " - Cooper-Cote
      C-2518, V.65, 32486-32489 : Truax, Jacob : 1807 : "
      C-2525, V.83, 41423-41444 : Truax, Abraham : 1795-1799 : " - Fabre-Fenris
      C-2525, V.83, 41423-41444 : Truax, Abraham Jr. : 1795-1799 : "
      C-2525, V.83, 41423-41444 : Truax, Hermanus : 1795-1799 : "
      C-2549, V.146, 71460-71463 : Truax, Isaac : 1807 : " - Moore-Morris
      C-2554, V.159, 780005-78124 : Truax, Andrew : 1792-1797 : " - Plenderleath-Poutre
      C-2554, V.159, 78005-78124 : Truax, Elias : 1792-1797 : "
      C-2558, V.169, 82388-82393 : Truax, Elias : 1795 : " - Roi-Ross
      C-2560, V.176, 85445-85507 : Truax, Jacob : Apr.18, 1807 : " - Scott-Scott
      C-2561, V.176, 85591-85612 : Truax, Jacob : 1810-1820 : "
      C-2562, V.182, 87774-87777 : Truax, Jacob : 1809-1810 : " - Shoemaker-Sixbie
      C-2564, V.186, 89473-89486 : Trewax, Isaac : 1802 : " - Spencer-Stevens
      C-2564, V.186, 89473-89486 : Trewax, Isaac : 1802 : "
      C-2565, V.190, 90985-90995 : Truax, Elias : 1783 : " - Tache-Taylor
      C-2566, V.194, 92515-92522 : Truax, Abraham : 1795 : " - Tonnencour-Traverce
      C-2566, V.195, 92797-92798 : Truax, Cornelius : 1828 : " - Tremblay-Tully
      C-2566, V.195, 92799-92800 : Truax, Jacob : 1810 : "
      C-2569, V.206, 96333-96337 : : Truan, Abraham Jr. : 1797 : " - Wilson-Wood.

           Reference=68

           Children of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange:
      Isaac J. Truax+   (08 May 1726 - 17 Apr 1808)
      Gillis Truax   (Nov 1727 - 26 Dec 1820)
      Maria Truax   (15 Jun 1729)
      Christian de la Grange Truax   (10 Feb 1730/31)
      Willem Truax   (15 Sep 1732)
      Johannes Truax   (01 Nov 1734)
      Jacob Truax   (04 Apr 1737)
      Abraham Jacobse Truax+   (04 Apr 1737)
      Andries Bratt Truax   (04 Apr 1739)


        Lysbet de la Grange
        b. c 06 Oct 1695, d. 10 May 1788
        Pedigree

             Lysbet de la Grange was the daughter of Gillis de la Grange and Jannetje Adrians Molenaar. She was born circa 6 October 1695 at Albany, NY. She married Jacob Truax, son of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer, on 11 July 1724. She died on 10 May 1788.
              Lysbet de la Grange was also known as Elizabeth de la Grange.

             Children of Lysbet de la Grange and Jacob Truax:
        Isaac J. Truax+   (08 May 1726 - 17 Apr 1808)
        Gillis Truax   (Nov 1727 - 26 Dec 1820)
        Maria Truax   (15 Jun 1729)
        Christian de la Grange Truax   (10 Feb 1730/31)
        Willem Truax   (15 Sep 1732)
        Johannes Truax   (01 Nov 1734)
        Jacob Truax   (04 Apr 1737)
        Abraham Jacobse Truax+   (04 Apr 1737)
        Andries Bratt Truax   (04 Apr 1739)


          Harmanus Janse Van Antwerp
          b. 17 Jan 1702/3
          Pedigree

               Harmanus Janse Van Antwerp was the son of Jan Danielse Van Antwerp and Agnieta Vedder. He was born on 17 January 1702/3 at Schenectady, NY. He married Neeltje Van Antwerp, daughter of Arent Danielse Van Antwerp and Sara Van Eps, on 5 December 1730.

               Children of Harmanus Janse Van Antwerp and Neeltje Van Antwerp:
          Johannes Van Antwerp   (06 Feb 1731/32 - 15 Jan 1812)
          Daniel Van Antwerp   (22 Dec 1733)
          Arent Van Antwerp   (15 Aug 1736)
          Abraham H. Van Antwerp   (14 Feb 1738/39)
          Elizabeth Van Antwerp+   (03 May 1741)
          Anietje Van Antwerp   (13 Nov 1743)
          Anietje Van Antwerp   (02 Aug 1747)
          Harmanus Van Antwerp   (01 Jan 1748/49)


            Abraham Truax
            b. 1683, d. 16 Mar 1770
            Pedigree

                 Abraham Truax was the son of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. He was born in 1683. He married Christina de la Grange, daughter of Gillis de la Grange and Jannetje Adrians Molenaar, circa 1711. He died on 16 March 1770.

                 Reference=64

                 Child of Abraham Truax and Christina de la Grange:
            Jellis Truax   (07 Jul 1719)


              William Truax
              b. c 23 May 1686
              Pedigree

                   William Truax was the son of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. He was born circa 23 May 1686 at Albany, NY.

                   Reference=65


                Isaac Truax
                b. c 02 Mar 1690
                Pedigree

                     Isaac Truax was the son of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. He was born circa 2 March 1690 at Albany, NY. He married Catalina van Benthuysen on 23 October 1719.
                     Simms, History of Schoharie County:
                A dinner was given to George Washington at Schenectady on June 30, 1782, and that among those who attended were Captain Peter Truax and Isaac Truax, "then the oldest man in the place".

                     Reference=66


                  Lysbeth Truax
                  b. c 03 Jul 1692
                  Pedigree

                       Lysbeth Truax was the daughter of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. She was born circa 3 July 1692 at Albany, NY. She married Evert van Eps.


                    Johannes Truax
                    b. c 16 Dec 1696
                    Pedigree

                         Johannes Truax was the son of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. He was born circa 16 December 1696 at Albany, NY.


                      Eva Truax
                      Pedigree

                           Eva Truax was the daughter of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. She married Richard Stout.

                           Reference=70


                        Sarah Truax
                        Pedigree

                             Sarah Truax was the daughter of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. She married Jellis Truax, son of Abraham Truax and Christina de la Grange, on 26 February 1748/49.


                          Maria Truax
                          Pedigree

                               Maria Truax was the daughter of Isaac du Trieux and Maria Wilemse Brouwer. She married Simon Groot. She married Simon Vedder.

                               Reference=72


                            Isaac J. Truax
                            b. 08 May 1726, d. 17 Apr 1808
                            Pedigree

                                 Isaac J. Truax was the son of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange. He was born on 8 May 1726. He married Maria Wyngaard on 16 June 1750 at Albany, NY. He died on 17 April 1808 at Schenectady, NY.
                                 He served served in 3rd. Reg., Albany Co. Militia. He was a tavern keeper, south of Schenectady.

                                 Reference=243

                                 Children of Isaac J. Truax and Maria Wyngaard:
                            Lena Truax
                            David Truax
                            Jacob Truax   (16 Apr 1751)
                            Johannes Wyngaard Truax   (07 Oct 1752 - 29 Sep 1808)
                            Elizabeth Truax   (28 Oct 1754)
                            Isaac Truax   (28 Dec 1756 - b 1758)
                            Peter Truax   (28 Dec 1756 - b 1758)
                            Isaac Truax   (26 Oct 1759 - 09 Oct 1814)
                            Petrus Truax   (19 Mar 1762)
                            Abraham Truax   (c 01 Jul 1764)
                            Maria Truax   (08 Oct 1766)
                            Catalyntje Truax   (04 Nov 1768)
                            Machtelt Truax   (26 Apr 1771)


                              Gillis Truax
                              b. Nov 1727, d. 26 Dec 1820
                              Pedigree

                                   Gillis Truax was the son of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange. He was born in November 1727 at Normans Kill, NY. He married Ariaantje Jansen on 29 January 1754 at Schenectady, NY. He married Engeltje Evertsen circa 1758. He married Nancy McKinney on 12 November 1775.1 He died on 26 December 1820 at Franklin, VT.
                                    Gillis Truax was also known as Elias Truax. Moved to Canada in 1783. Settled in St. Armand at Lagrange in 1792. Was on grantee list for Brome in 1797. Said to be "the first who felled trees in the Township of Dunham." U.E.L. (Sir John Johnson Branch, QC). The Genealogy of the Truax family in the New York G.B.R Society of New York has only two wives listed for Jellis Truax. First is Ariaantje Jensen and there son Jacob. SECOND wife is Engeltje Evertson also with a son Jacob. ( see note below)

                              PROOF OF THIRD MARRIAGE
                              Year Book of The Holland Society of New York 1922 and 1923
                              RECORDS OF THE REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH OF ALBANY, N.Y. MARRIAGES 1772 TO 1779
                              Nov 12 1775 Andries of Jelles Trouex and Nency McKinsy wit. Andries Trouex, Catharine Wyngert

                              In letter to Wilcocxson from A.E. Edwards says the register of the Episcopal Church at St. Armand East Yielded the burial record of your Gilles Truax but the burial record for his wife could not be found there or anywhere else. The one record found read: Elias (sic) Truax of this Seigneury died on the 26th day of December 1820, in the 94th year of his age and was buried on the 28th day of the same.

                                   Reference=244

                              1. [S182] Unknown author, Chris Lester (email).

                              Maria Truax
                              b. 15 Jun 1729
                              Pedigree

                                   Maria Truax was the daughter of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange. She was born on 15 June 1729. She married Emanuel Adams in 1747 at Schenectady, NY.

                                   Reference=245


                                Christian de la Grange Truax
                                b. 10 Feb 1730/31
                                Pedigree

                                     Christian de la Grange Truax was the son of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange. He was born on 10 February 1730/31. He married Elizabeth Quackenbos on 18 July 1761.

                                     Reference=246


                                  Willem Truax
                                  b. 15 Sep 1732
                                  Pedigree

                                       Willem Truax was the son of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange. He was born on 15 September 1732. He married Elizabeth Zeybel on 17 April 1758 at Schoharie, NY.

                                       Reference=247


                                    Johannes Truax
                                    b. 01 Nov 1734
                                    Pedigree

                                         Johannes Truax was the son of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange. He was born on 1 November 1734.

                                         Reference=248


                                      Jacob Truax
                                      b. 04 Apr 1737
                                      Pedigree

                                           Jacob Truax was the son of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange. He was born on 4 April 1737. He married Catherine Dochsteder.
                                           He served served as Pvt. in Col. Jacob Lansing's Regiment.

                                           Reference=249


                                        Andries Bratt Truax
                                        b. 04 Apr 1739
                                        Pedigree

                                             Andries Bratt Truax was the son of Jacob Truax and Lysbet de la Grange. He was born on 4 April 1739. He married Sophia Truax. He married Catalyntje Wyngaard.

                                             Reference=251


                                          Neeltje Van Antwerp
                                          b. 28 Apr 1710
                                          Pedigree

                                               Neeltje Van Antwerp was the daughter of Arent Danielse Van Antwerp and Sara Van Eps. She was born on 28 April 1710. She married Harmanus Janse Van Antwerp, son of Jan Danielse Van Antwerp and Agnieta Vedder, on 5 December 1730.

                                               Children of Neeltje Van Antwerp and Harmanus Janse Van Antwerp:
                                          Johannes Van Antwerp   (06 Feb 1731/32 - 15 Jan 1812)
                                          Daniel Van Antwerp   (22 Dec 1733)
                                          Arent Van Antwerp   (15 Aug 1736)
                                          Abraham H. Van Antwerp   (14 Feb 1738/39)
                                          Elizabeth Van Antwerp+   (03 May 1741)
                                          Anietje Van Antwerp   (13 Nov 1743)
                                          Anietje Van Antwerp   (02 Aug 1747)
                                          Harmanus Van Antwerp   (01 Jan 1748/49)


                                            Harmanus Truax
                                            b. c 19 Aug 1764, d. 10 May 1841
                                            Pedigree

                                                 Harmanus Truax was the son of Abraham Jacobse Truax and Elizabeth Van Antwerp. He was born circa 19 August 1764 at Schenectady, NY. He married Dorothea Larroway on 16 February 1785 at Schenectady, NY. He died on 10 May 1841 at Schenectady, NY.1
                                                 Made his mark on oath of allegiance to the British Crown in 1793.1 He immigrated circa 1795 to Canada.

                                                 Reference=385

                                            1. [S300] Everett Truax (email).

                                            Isaac Truax
                                            b. 01 Dec 1765
                                            Pedigree

                                                 Isaac Truax was the son of Abraham Jacobse Truax and Elizabeth Van Antwerp. He was born on 1 December 1765 at Schenectady, NY. He married Helena Marselis on 11 February 1793 at Schenectady, NY. He married Magdalen Williams.
                                                 He immigrated circa 1805; moved to Dunham Flats, QC.

                                                 Reference=386


                                              Neeltje Truax
                                              b. c 14 May 1769
                                              Pedigree

                                                   Neeltje Truax was the daughter of Abraham Jacobse Truax and Elizabeth Van Antwerp. She was born circa 14 May 1769. She married Nicholas Larroway on 17 May 1786.

                                                   Reference=387


                                                Johannes Truax
                                                b. c 13 Sep 1772, d. 01 Apr 1832
                                                Pedigree

                                                     Johannes Truax was the son of Abraham Jacobse Truax and Elizabeth Van Antwerp. He was born circa 13 September 1772. He married Althea Snyder on 13 June 1803. He died on 1 April 1832 at Middletown, NJ.

                                                     Reference=388


                                                  Elizabeth Truax
                                                  b. c 29 Jan 1775
                                                  Pedigree

                                                       Elizabeth Truax was the daughter of Abraham Jacobse Truax and Elizabeth Van Antwerp. She was born circa 29 January 1775. She married Johannes Marselis.

                                                       Reference=389


                                                    Rebecca Truax
                                                    b. c 21 Sep 1777
                                                    Pedigree

                                                         Rebecca Truax was the daughter of Abraham Jacobse Truax and Elizabeth Van Antwerp. She was born circa 21 September 1777.


                                                      Jan Danielse Van Antwerp
                                                      b. 24 Nov 1670, d. 26 Jan 1756
                                                      Pedigree

                                                           Jan Danielse Van Antwerp was the son of Daniel Janse Van Antwerpen and Maria Groot. He was born on 24 November 1670 at Schenectady, NY. He married Jannette Post on 9 March 1691/92 at Schenectady, NY. He married Agnieta Vedder on 24 November 1700 at Schenectady, NY. He died on 26 January 1756 at Schenectady, NY.

                                                           Children of Jan Danielse Van Antwerp and Agnieta Vedder:
                                                      Maria Van Antwerp   (02 Mar 1700/1)
                                                      Harmanus Janse Van Antwerp+   (17 Jan 1702/3)
                                                      Anna Janse Van Antwerp   (29 Apr 1705)
                                                      Daniel Janse Van Antwerp   (16 Oct 1707)
                                                      Neeltje Janse Van Antwerp   (28 Mar 1710)
                                                      Sara Janse Van Antwerp   (21 Jun 1712)
                                                      Rebecca Janse Van Antwerp   (02 Mar 1714/15)
                                                      Abraham Janse Van Antwerp   (10 Apr 1717 - 07 Mar 1792)
                                                      Arent Janse Van Antwerp   (07 May 1719)
                                                      Arent Janse Van Antwerp   (09 Jun 1722)
                                                      Anna Van Antwerp   (20 Dec 1724)



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