BROKEN BRANCHES

BROKEN BRANCHES

These are some (but not all) of the major 'Unplaced' Truax and Truex groups which we have been unable to connect to the rest of the family. Most have living descendants who would dearly love to trace their ancestry all the way back to Philippe du Trieux. If you think you can identify or provide further clues concerning these individuals, please contact Jennifer Smith at [email protected]. For smaller unplaced groups and queries from individual Association members, please see our Queries page.

Names are arranged alphabetically by first name, with groups of known siblings with an unknown father listed first.

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? TRUAX; born between 1755 and 1794. Possibly John Truax b. 1780 who married Eliza Van Ness. They were both buried in Day, Saratoga Co. along with a 13 year-old Sophia Truax, probably their daughter (dates illegible). Also, the 1830 census for Day indicates that John (if it is the same John) had at least two more sons than had been thought, both born between 1820 and 1830. These could be Abraham and Cornelius, and Jonathan could be John Van Ness Truax.

Known children of ? Truax and an unknown spouse were as follows:

1. Jonathan TRUAX; born 1812 at Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., NY; married Kesiah ? before 1841; died Jun 1880. He was also known as John TRUAX. He was a shoemaker. He lived at Ballston, Saratoga Co., NY. He became blind. Known children of Jonathan Truax and Kesiah ? were as follows:

  1. Beecher TRUAX; born at Saratoga Co., NY; married Adolphine L. LaPrieur, daughter of Adolphe LaPrieur and Leocadie Levoeur, 2 Nov 1880 at Jonesville, NY. He served in Co. C, 2nd Vol. Cav., Civil War.
  2. Henry TRUAX; born 22 Feb 1840 at Huntsville, Saratoga Co., NY; married Betsey St. John 29 Mar 1869 at Day Center, Saratoga Co., NY; died Aug 1922 at Glen Falls, NY, at age 82. He served in the Civil War as Pvt., Co. C, 2nd NY Vol. Cav.
  3. Adelbert TRUAX.
  4. Richard TRUAX. (is this the Richard Truax, age 27, found in the County Poorhouse in 1880 in Warrensburgh, Warren Co., NY?)
  5. Jonathan TRUAX; born circa 1846.
  6. Clarinda TRUAX; born circa 1849.


2. Aaron TRUAX; born 1813; married Elizabeth Yates between 1830 and 1842; married Emily T. after 1853; died 1894. He lived at Day, Saratoga Co., NY, in 1850.
Known children of Aaron Truax and Elizabeth Yates were as follows:

  1. Frances TRUAX; born circa 1842.
  2. Andrew Yates TRUAX; born 1845 at Day, Saratoga Co., NY; married Mary Elizabeth Combs, daughter of Jesse Combs and Elizabeth Ann Steel, 1879; died 11 Apr 1924 at Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA.
  3. John B. TRUAX; born circa 1850; married Lavina Seeley. He lived at Galway, Saratoga Co., NY.
  4. Juliet TRUAX; born 1853; died 1854.

3. Abraham TRUAX; born circa 1820; married Eunice ?
(Not sure this is the same Abraham as is listed in the 1850 census, but probably).
Known children of Abraham Truax and Eunice ? were as follows:

  1. Mary TRUAX; born circa 1846.
  2. David TRUAX; born circa 1848.
  3. Jane TRUAX; born circa 1853.
  4. Philip TRUAX; born May 1858.
  5. Marcelia TRUAX; born circa 1861; married Charles H. Tomlinson.

4. Cornelius TRUAX; born 27 Feb 1825 at New York; married Eunice Cornelia Denning before 1848; died 1 May 1887 at age 62. (No direct evidence that Cornelius is the brother of Aaron and his brothers, but they all lived very close to one another in Day). He lived at Edinburgh Twp., Saratoga Co., NY, in 1850.
Known children of Cornelius Truax and Eunice Cornelia Denning were as follows:

  1. Elizabeth L. TRUAX; born 7 Oct 1848; died circa 1855.
  2. Malona Claire TRUAX; born 6 Apr 1851; married George H. Denning; died 1917.
  3. Maria TRUAX; born circa 1853 at New York.
  4. Utita TRUAX; born 9 Sep 1853. He/she was also known as Lale TRUAX.
  5. Roseltha Angelia TRUAX; born 16 Apr 1854 at New York; (she may have been born 10 Apr 1855 ); married Warren Edwin Field 9 Jul 1874 at Eggleston, MI. She was also known as Athie TRUAX.
  6. Elwin D. TRUAX; born 7 Jan 1858 at New York; married Sarah Alice Dixon; died 1932 at Louisiana; buried at Old Cemetery, Crowley, Acadia Parish, LA. He was also known as Eleazer TRUAX.
  7. Emma Francis TRUAX; born 7 Jan 1861; married ? Bolts.
  8. Joseph Dudley TRUAX; born 7 Apr 1863 at New York; married Eva Comeaux; died 1 Jun 1917 at Egan, Acadia Parish, LA, at age 54; buried at McCain Cemetery, Acadia Parish, LA.
  9. Evadeuce TRUAX; born circa 1865 at New York.
  10. George Emmitt TRUAX; born 7 Jul 1867 at New York; married Amelia Josephine Harrison 6 Feb 1898 at Crowley, Acadia Parish, LA; died 23 Aug 1940 at Egan, Acadia Parish, LA, at age 73; buried at Old Cemetery, Crowley, Acadia Parish, LA. He was also known as Emmet TRUAX.
  11. Libbie TRUAX; born 11 Feb 1869; married Melvin Stamp.
  12. Frank Edward TRUAX; born 29 Jan 1874; married Lelia Thompson.



? TRUAX; married an unknown person.

Known children of ? Truax and an unknown spouse were as follows:

1. Abraham TRUAX; born 21 Oct 1821; married Sarah Ann Manlove; died 16 Apr 1853 at Leipsic, DE, at age 31. (Said to have a cousin James Truax near Smyrna, DE - possibly James Severson Truax?).
Known children of Abraham Truax and Sarah Ann Manlove were as follows:

  1. Ebenezer E. TRUAX; born 24 Sep 1842 at Leipsic, DE; married Anna Barcus.
  2. John TRUAX; born 6 Sep 1844; died 8 Jul 1846 at age 1.
  3. Morgan Manlove TRUAX; born 23 Jun 1846 at Delaware; married Lorana Holt, daughter of Daniel Holt; married Martha Ann Farrow, daughter of Jacob Farrow.
  4. William George TRUAX; born 10 Apr 1849 at Delaware; married Ella May Stipple 21 Mar 1871; died 31 Jan 1926 at age 76.
  5. Sarah Elizabeth TRUAX; born 2 Apr 1852; married George Buchanan Quinn, son of James Quinn, 18 Jan 1876 at Philadelphia, PA.

2. John TRUAX; (possibly the John Truax b. circa 1822 who married Alice Nagle).



? TRUAX; born at Canada; married (--?--) ?. This group is probably connected to Johannes Isaacse Truax and Annatje Vander Hayden. There may be another brother Jacob, born c. 1825, who appears near George in 1850 and 1860.

(--?--) ? was born at Scotland.
Known children of ? Truax and (--?--) ? were as follows:

1. George A. TRUAX; born 21 Mar 1828 at St. Lawrence Co., NY; married Betsy Walkup 1 Jan 1850; married Laura (Cleveland?) 18 Jan 1893 at Montrose, CO; died 8 Jul 1901 at Seattle, WA, at age 73; buried at GAR Cemetery, Seattle, WA. He served between 10 Jan 1862 and 2 Feb 1863 as Corp., Co. D, Ind. Wisconsin Vol. Cav. under Capt. Bushnell. He moved to LaCrosse, WI, before 1865. He lived at Caledonia, MN, between 1865 and 1873. He lived at Iowa after 1873. He was a miner after 1873 at Montrose, CO.
Known children of George A. Truax and Betsy Walkup were:

  1. George A. TRUAX; born c. 1851 at New York.
  2. Willard R. TRUAX; born Sep 1854 at Wisconsin.
  3. Helen Clarice TRUAX; born 26 Sep 1855 at Racine Co., WI; married Ethermer Foster.

2. Daniel R. TRUAX; born 16 Oct 1834 at Quebec; married Martha ?; died circa 15 May 1906.
He served as a saddler, Co. D, 22nd Reg't, Wisconsin Vol. Cav.
Known children of Daniel R. Truax and Martha ? were:

  1. Dell TRUAX; born Jun 1852 at New York; married Dellia L. ?.


? TRUEX; (The three children shown here are PROBABLY siblings, but this is based mainly on circumstantial evidence, principally wills and land records. See 'The Truax/Truex Family of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ' by Barbara Carver Smith for more details on the evidence).

Known children of ? Truex and an unknown spouse were as follows:

  1. Thomas TRUEX; born circa 1760; married Hannah ?; died before 5 Oct 1852.
  2. Jacob TRUEX; born 1761 at Howell Twp., Monmouth Co., NJ; married Content Bills, daughter of Silvanus Bills and Rachel Lippincott, 13 Aug 1784; died 13 Jul 1837. He served in the Monmouth Co. Militia, Amer. Revolution.
  3. Ann TRUEX; born 1762.



Aaron TRUAX



Aaron TRUEX; born before 1811; married Catharine Eleanor Sipe 29 Dec 1836 at Belmont Co., OH; died between 1843 and 1847.

Catharine Eleanor SIPE was born before 1811. She married Benjamin W. Cook on 19 Sep 1847 at Belmont Co., OH.
Known children of Aaron Truex and Catharine Eleanor Sipe both born at Ohio were as follows:

  1. Joseph TRUEX; born May 1839; married Melissa Emma Cooper, daughter of Josiah Fenton Cooper and Rebecca ?, 7 Sep 1861 at Bartholomew Co., IN; married Amanda Witcher Reed 30 Nov 1890 at Bartholomew Co., IN; died between 1900 and 1910 at Indiana.
  2. Julia Ann TRUEX; born 12 Aug 1843; married William Henry Harrison, son of Carter J. Harrison and Julianna Sinclair, 26 Sep 1861 at Brown Co., IN; died 4 Jan 1923 at Brown Co., IN, at age 79; buried at Sprunica Cemetery, Brown Co., IN.



Abraham TRUAX (1)



Abraham TRUAX (2)



Andrew TRUAX; born circa 1828 at New York; married Mary Jane Ormsby 28 Jan 1853 at McHenry Co., IL; TTH says Gurnee, Lake Co. He was also known as Abram P. Truax. (possibly a brother of Dayton B. Truax, son of Isaac Truax and Sophia Short, since both ended up in McHenry Co).

Mary Jane ORMSBY was born circa 1834 at Michigan. She married John A. Bascheider on 28 Mar 1865 at Kankakee Co., IL. She died at Gurnee, Lake Co., IL.
Known children of Andrew Truax and Mary Jane Ormsby were:

  1. Andrew Nelson TRUAX; born circa 1852 at McHenry Co., IL; (he may have been born Nov 1854 ); married ? Harwood; married Sophie Jacobs 31 Dec 1882 at Cook Co., IL; married Anna Prohaska circa 1890; died at Matoon, IL.
  2. Alvo E. TRUAX; born circa 1856 at Illinois. He was also known as Aldo TRUAX.
  3. Emily Adella TRUAX; born circa 1858 at Illinois.
  4. William TRUAX; born circa 1861 at Michigan.


Andrew Harry TRUAX; born 2 Feb 1862 at Indiana; married Delina J. Brandenburg 20 Nov 1882 at Lawrence Co., IL; (he may have married Delina J. Brandenburg circa 1884 ); died 23 Mar 1950 at Lowell, AR. He was a railroad laborer. He lived at Exeter, Barry Co., MO, in 1900.

Delina J. BRANDENBURG was born in Jul 1863 at Kentucky. She died in 1904.
Known children of Andrew Harry Truax and Delina J. Brandenburg were as follows:

  1. Willie TRUAX; born circa 1882.
  2. Carman Roxie TRUAX; born Mar 1885 at Arkansas; (she may have been born 17 Nov 1885 at Missouri ); married Patrick Henry Smith.
  3. Charles Oliver TRUAX; born Aug 1887 at Missouri; (he may have been born 29 Aug 1888 ); married Anna Perry.
  4. Margaret May TRUAX; born May 1889 at Missouri; (she may have been born 9 Mar 1889 ); married Pleasant Cheek.
  5. Orpha Beatrice TRUAX; born 3 Oct 1893 at Missouri; married Percy Williams.
  6. James Lee TRUAX; born Sep 1897 at Missouri.
  7. Virna Ray TRUAX; born 23 Mar 1901 at Missouri.


Benjamin TRUAX; born circa 1826 at Delaware; married Melvina Brown circa 1852. He lived at Blackbird, New Castle Co., DE, in 1880.

Melvina BROWN was born in Apr 1837 at Delaware. (she may have been born circa 1833 ).
Known children of Benjamin Truax and Melvina Brown all born at Delaware were as follows:

  1. Jonathan J. TRUAX; born circa 1854; (he may have been born at Maryland ).
  2. James F. TRUAX; born circa 1858.
  3. Benjamin C. TRUAX; born circa 1860.
  4. Martha W. TRUAX; born circa 1864.


Catherine J. TRUAX


Charity TRUAX; born circa 1728 at New Jersey; married Richard Pittman, son of Richard Pittman and Charity Danford; died 10 Oct 1805 at Bedford Co., PA.

Richard PITTMAN was born circa 1727 at New Jersey. He died on 11 May 1827 at Bedford Co., PA.
Known children of Charity Truax and Richard Pittman were as follows:

  1. Ruth PITTMAN; born circa 1740 at New Jersey; married Jacob Truax, son of LaRue Jacob Truax and Rebecca Abigail Stillwell, 3 Nov 1769; died 6 Dec 1819 at Fulton Co., PA.
  2. Jane PITTMAN; born circa 1745 at Woodbridge, NJ; married John J. Truax, son of LaRue Jacob Truax and Rebecca Abigail Stillwell, 1765; died 17 Apr 1819 at Bedford Co., PA; buried at Sideling Hill PBCC, Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.
  3. Joseph PITTMAN; born circa 1753 at New Jersey; married Rebecca Graham circa 1775; married Meriam Coombs between 1784 and 1794; died 11 Jun 1829 at Nelson Co., KY.
  4. Richard PITTMAN; married Elizabeth Truax; died circa 1830.
  5. Joshua PITTMAN; married Mary Stanley; died circa 1823.
  6. Benjamin PITTMAN; born 13 Mar 1765 at New Jersey; married Elizabeth Smart; died 18 Dec 1852 at Fulton Co., PA.


Charles W. TRUAX; born Mar 1838 at Delaware; married Annie ? circa 1870. He was also known as Wesley Truax.

Annie ? was born in Jun 1853 at Germany. (she may have been born circa 1855 at Prussia ). (probably Annie Miller - living with William & Catharine Miller of Prussia in 1870).
Known children of Charles W. Truax and Annie ? all born at Delaware were as follows:

  1. Charles W. TRUAX; born circa 1871.
  2. Harry TRUAX; born circa 1873.
  3. William M. TRUAX; born Dec 1875; married Nellie (--?--) circa 1896.


Charles TRUEX; born circa 1861; married Martha Matilda A. Brown, daughter of Daniel Brown and Sarah Poland, 31 Oct 1886; died 1929.

Martha Matilda A. BROWN was born in 1862 at Wall Twp., NJ. She died on 15 Feb 1894.
Known children of Charles Truex and Martha Matilda A. Brown were as follows:

  1. Milton C. TRUAX; born Jul 1882 at Wall Twp., NJ; married Della Gavin; died 19 May 1962 at Neptune, NJ, at age 79.
  2. John W. TRUAX; born circa 1887; married Caroline ? circa 1899.
  3. Sarah TRUAX; born circa 1889; married William Adcock; died 1934.
  4. Phoebe TRUEX; born circa 1891; married Benjamin Cash; married Hezekiah Hulse; married Milo Morton; died 1972.



Chauncey G. TRUAX


1. Christopher TRUAX; b. circa 1798 at New York; m. Nancy ?
The coincidence of names and places would seem to make it likely that this group is closely related to Jacob Truax and Martha Oliver. The 1850 census shows Martin, Lorenzo and Henry with Christopher & Nancy Truax in Chenango Co. This may also be the Christopher & Hannah who were the parents of Hiram Truax (supposedly born in Oklahoma), so Hiram may be another son here. This Christopher may well be Jacob & Martha's son Christian.

Nancy ? was born circa 1798 at New York.

Known children of Christopher Truax and Nancy ? were as follows:

  1. Josiah TRUAX; b. 19 Apr 1819 at Martinsburg, Lewis Co., NY; (he may have been born circa 1817 Otsego Co., NY ); m. Prudence Gallup; m. Anna E. Barnett 26 Dec 1865 at Victor, Monroe Co., NY; d. 21 Jan 1912 at Elbridge, Onondaga Co., NY. He was also known as Elmer Josiah TRUAX. He was a blacksmith. He served between 19 Aug 1861 and 30 Apr 1862 in Civil War as Pvt., Co. D, 23rd NY and 266 V.R.C. Vol. Inf.
  2. Martin TRUAX; b. circa 1823 at New York; m. Harriet Culver? 11 Nov 1847 at Cohoes, Saratoga Co., NY; d. 30 Oct 1864 at Rome, GA. He lived at Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., MI. He served in 1864 as Pvt., Co. H, 14th Reg't, Mich. Vol.
  3. Martha TRUAX; b. circa 1828 at New York; m. Winge Stark.
  4. Harriet TRUAX; b. circa 1829 at New York.
  5. Lorenzo D. TRUAX; b. circa 1835 at New York; d. after 24 Oct 1887. He lived at York Twp., Washtenaw Co., MI, in 1870. He lived at Brookfield, Madison Co., NY, in 1887.
  6. Henry TRUAX; b. circa 1840 at New York.
  7. May E. TRUAX; b. circa 1848 at New York.


Christopher TRUAX; born circa 1799 at Muskogee, OK; married Hannah ?

Known children of Christopher Truax and Hannah ? were:

  1. Hiram TRUAX; born 23 Apr 1825 at Muskogee, OK; (he may have been born circa 1827 at New York ); married Eliza Ann Howell 23 Jun 1848 at New York Co., NY.


Christopher TRUAX; born circa 1815 at New York; married Elizabeth ? He lived at Hartford, Washington Co., WI, in 1850. He was a butcher.

Elizabeth ? was born circa 1826 at New York.
Known children of Christopher Truax and Elizabeth ? were as follows:

  1. Elisa TRUAX; born circa 1840 at New York.
  2. Mariah TRUAX; born circa 1841 at New York.
  3. Lucian TRUAX; born circa 1844 at Wisconsin.
  4. Edward TRUAX; born circa 1846 at Wisconsin. (Where was he in 1850? Could be the same as Lucian).
  5. Christopher TRUAX; born circa 1849 at Wisconsin; died before 1860?
  6. Lettice TRUAX; born circa 1856 at Wisconsin.
  7. Christopher TRUAX; born circa 1859 at Wisconsin.


Christopher TRUAX; born circa 1831 at Detroit, MI; married Maria van der Heyden, daughter of Peter van der Heyden and Anna ?, 15 Dec 1850 at Schenectady, NY. He lived at Glenville, NY during Civil War. He was said to have disappeared. (A Christian Truax (unplaced) married Catherine Kittle 15 Aug 1822 in Schenectady, and had a son Christopher, born 22 Jan 1831 at Princetown. It's possible that this is that Christopher, and that he wasn't born in Detroit after all. In any case, there is most likely a connection with Christiaan Truax and Catrien Bell, since the name Christian / Christopher was common in their family.)

Maria VAN DER HEYDEN was born on 18 Sep 1835 at Glenville, NY. She was also known as Maria Van Huyder.
Known children of Christopher Truax and Maria van der Heyden were as follows:

  1. John Henry TRUAX; born 9 Mar 1852; married Anna ? c. 1880.
    He was married five times.
  2. Nancy Jane TRUAX; born 4 Feb 1855; married William van der Veer; died 1917.
    She was also known as Jennie TRUAX.
  3. Charles E. TRUAX; born 5 Mar 1857 at Gloverville, NY; married Mary Morse 1 Apr 1923; married Mary Veeder.
  4. Catherine Louise TRUAX; born 14 Dec 1859; died 22 Feb 1874 at Glenville, NY, at age 14.
  5. Aaron Joseph TRUAX; born 22 Dec 1861 at Glenville, Schenectady Co., NY; married Katherine Rohan, daughter of Michael Rohan and Katherine Jones, 9 Feb 1882 at Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY.
  6. William Christopher TRUAX; born 31 Jan 1863.
  7. Grant TRUAX; born 30 Sep 1865; died 16 Oct 1867 at Glenville, NY, at age 2.
  8. Sherman TRUAX; born 30 Sep 1865; died 21 May 1868 at Glenville, NY, at age 2.
  9. Anna TRUAX; born 13 Oct 1868; married Robert Dent.



Cornelius TRUAX



Cornelius TRUAX; born before 1824; married ? Rice before 1840; married ? ? after 1840. (possibly same as son of Joseph Truax, unplaced).

Known children of Cornelius Truax and an unknown spouse were:

  1. Joel TRUAX; died; in infancy.

? RICE died in 1840.
Known children of Cornelius Truax and ? Rice were:

  1. Charles TRUAX; born 1 Apr 1840 at Canandagua, Ontario Co., NY; married Margaret McCormic 28 Aug 1876 at St. Louis, MI; married Mary D. Nichols Feb 1895 at Omaha, NE; (he may have married Mary D. Nichols 20 Dec 1899 ); married Nellie Crigler, daughter of Wesley Crigler and Mary Wilcox, 15 Jun 1901 at Omaha, NE; died 23 Jul 1919 at Los Angeles, CA, at age 79; buried at National Cemetery. He served as Pvt., Co. B, 10th Mich. Inf. He lived at Wheeler, Gratiot Co., MI, in 1881.



Daniel R. TRUAX



David TRUEX; born before 1795; married Sarah ? before 1809.

Sarah ? was born before 1795.
Known children of David Truex and Sarah ? were:

  1. Corlis Stephen TRUEX; born 1809 at Squan Village, NJ; married Christian Johnson 19 Mar 1835 at Howell Twp., NJ; died 16 Jul 1864 at Wall Twp., NJ.


David TRUEX; born circa 1830 at New York; married Betsey C. Hoyt, daughter of Henry Hoyt, 28 Mar 1854 at Haverstraw, Rockland Co., NY; died 18 Sep 1863 at Beauford, SC; of fever. He was a blacksmith. He lived at Cortlandt, Westchester Co., NY, in 1860. He enlisted on 8 Jul 1861 at Middletown, NY, as Pvt. in 56th N.Y. Vol., Co. E.

Betsey C. HOYT was born circa 1834 at NY. She died on 7 Dec 1860.
Known children of David Truex and Betsey C. Hoyt were:

  1. David B. TRUEX; born 2 Jul 1857 at New York; (he may have been born at Connecticut); married Mary F. ? circa 1885. He lived at Berlin, Hartford Co., CT, in 1880. He was a machinist. He lived at Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT, in 1900.



Elias TRUAX; born circa 1735 at Stafford Twp., Monmouth Co., NJ; married Jemima Seaman, daughter of Joseph Seaman and Sarah Burlow, 26 Jan 1760 at Monmouth Co., NJ; died between 1796 and 1802 at Cedar Run, NJ. He was also known as Elias Trueaxe. He left a will on 4 Apr 1796.

Jemima SEAMAN was also known as Jemima Simons.
Known children of Elias Truax and Jemima Seaman were as follows:

  1. Joseph TRUAX; born circa 1760 at New Jersey; married Ellen Allen, daughter of George Allen and Abigail French; married Hannah Collins?; died before 1802 at New Jersey. (not sure who the mother of these children are - guessing they are Ellen Allen's, although Collin may be named after Hanna Collins).
  2. Mary TRUAX; born 1775; married ? Burr.


Elias TRUAX; born 1819 at Princetown, Schenectady Co., NY; married Mary Hollon 22 Jul 1849 at Bath, Sagadahoc Co., Maine; died 18 Jun 1864 at Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY. He served in Civil War as Pvt., Co. F, 134th Reg't, NY State Vol., Capt. Kenedy's Co. (possibly son of John Ouderkirk Truax?).

Mary HOLLON was born between 1825 and 1830 at Ireland. She died circa 1904. She was also known as Mary Holton.
Known children of Elias Truax and Mary Hollon were as follows:

  1. Rachel E. TRUAX; born circa 1851; married John Crouch.
  2. Elias TRUAX; born 31 Jul 1853 at Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY; married Frances Van Patten, daughter of Peter Van Patten and Mary Showers, at Schenectady, NY; died 21 Dec 1908 at age 55.
  3. Mary Jane TRUAX; born 15 Nov 1857 at Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY; married Philip King.
  4. William TRUAX; born circa 1869.


Elias TRUAX; born 28 Feb 1789 at New York; married Jane ?; died 13 Mar 1874 at age 85; buried at Palmyra Vienna St. Cem., Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY. (Presumably related to Jacob Truex and Elizabeth Johnson of New Jersey and Wayne Co., NY - possibly an unknown brother or cousin of Jacob. The 1850 census lists Elias as born in New York, but this may not be correct).

Jane ? was born on 4 Apr 1800 at NY. She died on 13 Dec 1857 at age 57. She was buried at Palmyra Vienna St. Cem., Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY.
Known children of Elias Truax and Jane ? were as follows:

  1. Eliza TRUAX; born circa 1829 at New York.
  2. Elias TRUAX; born 22 May 1830; married Mary Jane ?; died 20 Jun 1877 at age 47; buried at Palmyra Vienna St. Cem., Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY.
  3. Clara TRUAX; born 1836; died 21 May 1837; buried at Palmyra Vienna St. Cem., Wayne Co., NY.
  4. Catharine TRUAX; born circa 1838 at New York.


Elizabeth TRUAX; born between 1650 and 1675; married James Stout, son of Richard Stout and Penelope Van Princes; married Daniel Howland; died 5 Nov 1718 at New Castle Co., DE.

James STOUT was born in 1648 at Gravesend, NY. He died after 1714 at New Jersey.
Known children of Elizabeth Truax and James Stout were as follows:

  1. Elizabeth STOUT; born circa 1690; married John Warford circa 1708 at Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ.
  2. Penelope STOUT; born circa 1700 at Hopewell, NJ; married William Merrell; died 11 Jul 1776 at Hopewell, NJ.
There were no known children of Elizabeth Truax and Daniel Howland.


George M. TRUEX; born between 1806 and 1807 at New Jersey; married Hannah ?; died 19 Feb 1876. He lived at Dover, Morris Co., NJ, between 1846 and 1852. He lived at Beemersville, Sussex Co., NJ. He lived at Wellsville, Allegany Co., NY, between 1868 and 1875. He was paralyzed as of 1875. (George was living very close to Gabriel C. Truex in Sussex Co. in 1860, and may well be the brother of John Truex who mar. Anna Stanabeck. Son Herman claimed that his father had served in the War of 1812 and received a land warrent in Howard Co., Iowa. However, George would only have been about 6 years old at the time, which makes no sense. Possibly George's father served?).

Known children of George M. Truex and Hannah ? were as follows:

  1. Herman TRUEX; born circa 1833; died 6 Dec 1862 at Vernon Springs, Iowa; of typhoid. He served as Pvt., Iowa Vol.
  2. Adelia C. TRUEX; born circa 1846 at New Jersey; married Adam Clark? Millard; died 1 Feb 1907.
  3. Samuel TRUEX.
  4. George Erastus TRUEX; born May 1848 at New Jersey; married Matilda Allerton, daughter of Horace Allerton and Anna Eliza Otter, 23 Jun 1875 at Deer Park Twp., Orange Co., NY. He lived at Philmore, Canandaqua Co., NY. He was a locomotive engineer.
  5. Hannah J. TRUEX; born circa 1853 at New Jersey.


George W. TRUAX; born circa 1821 at Pennsylvania; married Mary Richardson; died before 1860.

Mary RICHARDSON was born circa 1819 at Indiana. She lived at French Lick, Orange Co., IN, in 1860.
Known children of George W. Truax and Mary Richardson all born at Indiana were as follows:

  1. Edith TRUAX; born circa 1841.
  2. Thomas N. TRUAX; born circa 1842; married Elizabeth Fite 27 Mar 1861 at Orange Co., IN.
  3. Leander F. TRUAX; born circa 1844; probably died before 1860 - doesn't appear in 1860 census.
  4. Oliver M. TRUAX; born circa 1851.


Henry TRUAX; born circa 1818 at Delaware; (he may have been born circa 1820 ); married Mary Jane ? (In the 1850 census was living with Elizabeth Cahou? age 48 of Delaware - mother-in-law?). He lived at Eversham, Burlington Co., NJ, in 1850. He lived at Fairfax Co., VA, in 1860.

Mary Jane ? was born circa 1823 at Delaware.
Known children of Henry Truax and Mary Jane ? both born at New Jersey were as follows:

  1. John B. TRUAX; born circa 1843; married Annie R. ?
  2. Hannah L. TRUAX; born circa 1846; (she may have married ? Hullings ).



Isaac TRUAX; born before 1771; married Susannah Severson, daughter of James Severson and Elizabeth ?; died before 1828. (some other names associated with Kent Co., Delaware are: Hennery H. Truax, who had a brother named Isaac and made a will 1798; Rebecca Strickland who married a Truax; and Ebenezer, Isaac, Jesse, John and Jasper Truax, all of whom appear on the 1820-1830 census for Kent Co. All are probably closely related somehow - more information is needed).

Susannah SEVERSON was born on 16 Jul 1770. She died on 9 May 1848 at age 77.
Known children of Isaac Truax and Susannah Severson were as follows:

  1. Mary TRUAX; married Benjamin Abbott.
  2. Sally TRUAX; married John Jester.
  3. Abraham TRUAX; died young.
  4. Abraham TRUAX; died young.
  5. Susan TRUAX; married Isaac Green.
  6. James Severson TRUAX; born 22 Sep 1811 at Smyrna, DE; married Mary Patterson 13 Aug 1839 at Smyrna, DE; died 23 May 1887 at age 75.



Isaac TRUAX; born before 1801; married Mary ?; died circa 26 Jun 1856 at Homer, Cortland Co., NY. (possibly son of Isaac Truax and Jannetje Bleecker).

Known children of Isaac Truax and Mary ? were:

  1. Isaac TRUAX; born before 1817; married Sophia Short.



Isaac TRUAX; born circa 1824 at New York; married Sarah A. ? He was a lumberman in 1870.

Sarah A. ? was born on 19 Dec 1833. She died on 5 Mar 1867 at age 33.
Known children of Isaac Truax and Sarah A. ? were as follows:

  1. Charles TRUAX; born circa 1849 at New York.
  2. Lise J. TRUAX; born circa 1852 at New York.
  3. George TRUAX; born 14 Feb 1857 at Rome, Oneida Co., NY; married Addie Bell 2 Apr 1881 at Knowlton, Marathon Co., WI; died 29 Feb 1936 at Knowlton, Marathon Co., WI, at age 79.
  4. Affa TRUAX; born circa 1859 at Wisconsin.
  5. William TRUAX; born circa 1861 at Wisconsin.


Jacob TRUAX; born 20 Dec 1809 at Bedford Co., PA; married Margaret Amick, daughter of John Amick and Catherine Brill; died 17 Aug 1884 at Bedford Co., PA, at age 74.

Margaret AMICK was born on 9 Aug 1805 at Bedford Co., PA. She died on 6 Dec 1878 at Bedford Co., PA, at age 73.
Known children of Jacob Truax and Margaret Amick all born at Bedford Co., PA, were as follows:

  1. Marian TRUAX; born circa 1834.
  2. Jacob TRUAX; born 1836.
  3. George TRUAX; born 1843.



Jacob TRUAX; born circa 1803 at New York; married Lucretia ? before 1832; died before 1860.

Lucretia ? was born circa 1810 at New York.
Known children of Jacob Truax and Lucretia ? were as follows:

  1. Catharine TRUAX; born circa 1832 at New York.
  2. Malinda TRUAX; born circa 1834 at New York.
  3. Silas J. TRUAX; born circa 1840; married Elizabeth M. Johns 1 Oct 1861 at Utica, Oneida Co., NY; died 2 Nov 1884 at Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY. He was a Marble cutter. He lived at Utica, Oneida Co., NY, in 1860. He served between 11 Oct 1863 and 21 Aug 1865 in Co. C, 16th N.Y. Heavy Artillery. He lived at Herkimer, NY, between 1866 and 1869. He lived at Butternuts, Otsego Co., NY, between 1872 and 1873.


Jacob TRUEX; born May 1832 at New Jersey; married Lenora ? before 1855; married Catherine ? circa 1881. He lived at Matawan, Monmouth Co., NJ, in 1860. He lived at Minden, Montgomery Co., NY, in 1880. He lived at Orangetown (Nyack?), Rockland Co., NY, in 1900. He was a blacksmith. (possibly related to Jacob Truax & Arintha Willet of Middletown?).

Lenora ? was born circa 1837 at New Jersey. She died before 1880.
Known children of Jacob Truex and Lenora ? all born at New Jersey were as follows:

  1. William TRUEX; born circa 1855.
  2. Emma L. TRUEX; born circa 1857.
  3. Laura TRUEX; born circa 1860.
  4. Garret TRUEX; born circa 1863.
  5. Minnie TRUEX; born Jul 1870.
Catherine ? was born in Dec 1847 at New Jersey.
Known children of Jacob Truex and Catherine ? were as follows:
  1. Lillian TRUEX; born Jun 1882 at New Jersey.
  2. Wilbert TRUEX; born Nov 1885 at New York.



Jacob TRUEX


James TRUAX; born before 1790; married Sarah Floyd 3 Aug 1808 at Adams Co., MS. (not entirely sure he and Sarah are the parents of these children, but most likely).

Known children of James Truax and Sarah Floyd were as follows:

  1. William James TRUAX; born circa 1811; married Elizabeth Perry 24 Oct 1839 at Wilkinson Co., MS; married Mary Frances Davis 22 Apr 1854 at Wilkinson, MS; died between 1862 and 1866; in the Civil War.
  2. Matilda TRUAX; born circa 1813 at Mississippi; married George Perry 24 Oct 1839 at Wilkinson, MS.
  3. Sarah TRUAX; born circa 1819 at Mississippi; married Henry Perry 3 Aug 1843 at Wilkinson, MS.


James TRUAX; born circa 1771 at New York.

Known children of James Truax and an unknown spouse were:

  1. Cornelius TRUAX; born circa 1798 at New York; married Caroline ?; died 1862.


James TRUAX; born circa 1800 at New Jersey; married Rachel ? (The relationships given here between all these black Truaxs in Morris Co., NJ is only a guess, as most were living in different households from each other and from James Sr., but I have made assumptions in the interests of grouping them together. Nelson Truax of Newark probably belongs here as well. In the 1840 census, James Truax is shown as a free colored person with three sons and three daughters, so it is possible that George W. is a brother rather than a son)

Known children of James Truax and Rachel ? were as follows:

  1. George W. TRUAX; born circa 1818 at New Jersey; married Harriet ?
  2. Mary TRUAX; born circa 1823 at New Jersey.
  3. James Theodore TRUAX; born 15 Oct 1826 at New Jersey. He lived at Mendham, Morris Co., NJ, in 1850 Later lived at the New Jersey Home for Disabled Soldiers in Kearney. He served Pvt., Co. H, 32nd Reg't, U.S. Colored Troops. He was listed as Colored.
  4. Rachel Felona TRUAX; born 15 Oct 1826.
  5. Jacob S. TRUEX; born May 1836 at New Jersey; married Margaret A. ? circa 1855. He was a carman, later a calsominer in 1900 in 1850.
  6. Stephen TRUAX; born circa 1837 at New Jersey.



John TRUAX



John TRUAX; born before 1794; married Rachael Henmore 1 Mar 1812 at Fort Plain Reformed Church, Minden, Mongomery Co., NY. He was a blacksmith. He lived at Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY. He moved to Antwerp, NY, circa 1826. Descendants say he disappeared.

Rachael HENMORE was born at England. She died at Antwerp, NY. She was also known as Sarah ?
Known children of John Truax and Rachael Henmore were as follows:

  1. Charles TRUAX.
  2. Catherine TRUAX; born 23 Jul 1814 at Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY; married Guy Oliver Stowell 25 Dec 1831 at Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY.
  3. Nelson H. TRUAX; born 23 Mar 1818 at Lowville, Lewis Co., NY; (he may have been born 23 Mar 1820 ); married Sarah Whitney 23 Feb 1847; died 25 Jan 1915 at Bay City, MI, at age 96. He served between 14 Oct 1861 and 9 Jul 1862 as Pvt., Co. D, 94th NY Inf.
  4. Martha TRUAX; born 1819 at Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY; married George W. Woodruff Sep 1837 at Jefferson Co., NY; died at Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY.
  5. Enoch TRUAX; born 23 May 1820 at Antwerp, NY; married Marietta Deming; died 20 May 1851 at Phelps, NY, at age 30.
  6. James TRUAX; born 23 May 1820 at Antwerp, NY; married Eliza Sweet; died 5 May 1884 at Macomb, NY, at age 63. He was adopted by or lived with Snell family of Antwerp, NY.



John TRUAX; born circa 1792 at U.S; married Jane ? between 1820 and 1832. He immigrated before 1829 to Ontario; settled in Northumberland Co. Living with family of George McDonald - probably working for them. (Another orphan Truax. Could he be a brother of George Truax, b. 1778, who settled in nearby Glengarry Co.? If so, could they both be sons of Jacob Truax (b. Apr. 16, 1751)? And is there any connection to the Isaac Truax who settled in Elizabethton after serving with the KRRNY? Also, could this be the John Truax of Chapter 29 (TTH) who lived in Watertown and Antwerp, NY and 'disappeared' after 1826? Watertown and Antwerp are near the crossing at the Thousand Islands, and Northumberland is not too far from there. Hmmm).

Jane ? was born circa 1805 at Canada. She died after 1861.
Known children of John Truax and Jane ? were as follows:

  1. Charity TRUAX; born circa 1832.
  2. Clarisa? TRUAX; born circa 1836; married Charles Moffitt? 14 Nov 1860 at Northumberland Co., ON.
  3. Wilbert TRUAX; born circa 1839.
  4. Minnie TRUAX; born circa 1850; married David Brown.



John TRUAX; born c. 1794 at New York. He was a shoemaker. He was living in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., NY in 1850.

Known children of John Truax and an unknown spouse were as follows:

1. Chauncey G. TRUAX; born 1822 at Albany Co., NY; married Lovisa A. Stafford, daughter of Thomas Stafford and Maria Truax, circa 1847; died 1859 at Albany Co., NY. He was a shoemaker. (Given as a son of Jacob Willem Truax and Barbara Bell, but given the age difference he's more likely a grandson. He is found living very close to William Truax and Elizabeth Barckley and their sons in Knox Twp. in the 1850 census - could he be one of theirs, or is the connection primarily through his wife, who was also Jacob & Barbara's granddaughter?).

Lovisa A. STAFFORD was born in Nov 1829 at Albany Co., NY. She married Robert Adams on 27 Nov 1865 at Guilderland, Albany Co., NY. She died in 1914 at Albany Co., NY. She was also known as Louisa Stafford.
Known children of Chauncey G. Truax and Lovisa A. Stafford were as follows:

  1. Zenora Ardelissa TRUAX; born 2 Oct 1848 at Albany Co., NY.
  2. Lydia TRUAX; born circa 1849 at New York. (or is she actually Zenora Ardelissa?).
  3. Alice Maria TRUAX; born 30 May 1852 at Albany Co., NY.
  4. Clarissa Cyrselle TRUAX; born 5 Apr 1855 at Albany Co., NY.
  5. Clarence TRUAX; born Feb 1857 at Berne or Guilderland, NY; married Rose Dorr? circa 1887. He was a paper-hanger. He lived at Meriden, CT, in 1889. (claimed parents were born in England on the census).

2. Catherine J. TRUAX; born abt. 1835 at New York.


John TRUAX; born circa 1800 at Delaware; married Nancy ?

Nancy ? was born circa 1802 at Delaware. (Nancy Merrill? from LDS IGI file).
Known children of John Truax and Nancy ? all born at Ohio were as follows:

  1. Esther A. TRUAX; born circa 1832; married John Minturn 20 Sep 1855 at Pickaway Co., OH. She was also known as Hester Ann TRUAX.
  2. John S. TRUAX; born circa 1834.
  3. Calvin TRUAX; born circa 1838.
  4. Nancy J. TRUAX; born circa 1840.
  5. Mariah? L. TRUAX; born circa 1849.



John TRUAX; married an unknown person (probably John Truax below).

Known children of John Truax and an unknown spouse were as follows:

  1. Sarah TRUAX; married Isaac Truax, son of James Severson Truax and Mary Patterson. She was also known as Sade TRUAX.
  2. Peter TRUAX.


John TRUAX; born circa 1822 at Delaware?; married Hannah Fox, daughter of Maria ?; married Alice B. V. Nagle 19 Aug 1880; died 23 Sep 1882. (possibly the brother of Abraham Truax, b. 1821, of Leipsic, Delaware). He served between 25 Oct 1862 and 22 Aug 1863 in Co. A, 6th Reg't, Delaware Vol. Inf. Isaac Truax attested to his service, saying that he served in the same Reg't - a brother? He lived at Smyrna, DE. He lived at Talbot Co., MD, in 1880. He lived at Talbot Co., MD, in 1880.

Hannah FOX was born circa 1826 at Delaware. She died circa 1880.
Known children of John Truax and Hannah Fox all born at Delaware were as follows:

  1. Marian TRUAX; born circa 1843; married John Finsthwaite Rash.
  2. Peter TRUAX; born Jan 1845; married Sallie A. ? circa 1877.
  3. Henry TRUAX; born Feb 1846; married Julia P. ? circa 1880.
  4. Sarah TRUAX; born circa 1849.

Alice B. V. NAGLE was born circa 1850.
There were no known children of John Truax and Alice B. V. Nagle.



John TRUEX; born circa 1889 at Ohio; married Celista Pittman; died before 1998.

Celista PITTMAN was born circa 1889 at Ohio. She died before 1998.
Known children of John Truex and Celista Pittman were as follows:

  1. Dessie TRUEX; married ? Powell.
  2. Ray TRUEX.
  3. Leland TRUEX.
  4. William TRUEX.
  5. Russell TRUEX; died before 1998.
  6. Glenn Floyd TRUEX; born 27 Jul 1910 at Cameron, OH; married Alta Reed; died 28 Nov 1998 at Loudonville, OH, at age 88.
  7. Viola TRUEX; married ? Varner.


John TRUEX; born 1795 at Monmouth Co., NJ; married Anna Stanabeck, daughter of Peter Stanabeck and Mary Barbara Hibler; died at Orange Co., NY. He lived at Sussex Co., NJ. He moved to Orange Co., NJ. He was a butcher in 1850.

Anna STANABECK was born in 1794 at New Jersey. She died in 1884 at New York.
Known children of John Truex and Anna Stanabeck were as follows:

  1. Thomas L. TRUEX; born circa 1824; died at Milford, PA. He lived at Milford, PA, in 1902.
  2. Jacob S. TRUEX; born 9 Nov 1824 at Sussex Co., NJ; married Eliza R. Loun 20 Jul 1854; died at Colorado; buried at Westcliffe, Custer Co., CO. He moved to La Porte, IN, in Mar 1859. He moved to Elgin, IL, in 1861. He moved to Silver Cliff, CO, in 1880. He was a mayor of West Cliff, CO in 1899.
  3. Levi H. TRUEX; born July 1827; married Mary Jane Christie?; died 6 Dec 1903.
  4. George A. TRUEX; born may 1830; married Catharine Snyder 7 Nov 1866 at Newton, NJ; died 27 Jun 1902 at Newton, NJ.
  5. Gabriel C. TRUEX; born circa 1832; married Lydia ?
  6. Catherine J. TRUEX; born 1837; married Elias Perry 10 Feb 1857 at Sussex Co., NJ.
  7. William TRUEX; born circa 1841.
  8. Parker S. TRUEX.



Jonathan TRUAX



Joseph TRUAX; born before 1803 at Mohawk Flats, NY; married Nancy ?

Nancy ? was born circa 1794 at New York. (she may have been born at Germany ).
Known children of Joseph Truax and Nancy ? were as follows:

  1. John TRUAX; born 9 Jul 1816 at Schoharie Co., NY; married Anna Wells, daughter of Benjamin Wells, 5 Jun 1837 at Cohocton, Steuben Co., NY; died 20 Feb 1881 at Homer, Calhoun Co., MI, at age 64. He moved to Hillsdale Co., MI, circa 1856. He served as Pvt., Co. D, Ind. Mich. Vol. Inf. He was said to have lived at Cleveland, OH, Chicago, IL, and White Pigeon, MI. (John is found living in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY in the 1850 census with Nancy Truax age 56 (presumably his mother) and very near to Cornelius Truax, age 30. I am assuming from this, and from the fact that they both later lived in Homer, MI, that the two men were brothers, and that Joseph and Nancy were their parents, but this is not conclusive).
  2. Cornelius TRUAX; born 1819; married Mary Jane Stark, daughter of Joseph Stark and Sally Osborn, 1850; married Harriet Ann Mudge 3 Mar 1866; died 1914 at Tekonsha, MI. He was also known as Charles Cornelius TRUAX. He was 'bound out' by parents to a farmer at age 7. He ran away from the farmer at age 9 and went to Vermont.


Nelson TRUAX; born Oct 1830 at New Jersey; listed as black; (he may have been born circa 1833 ); listed as 'mulatto' in 1880 census; married Adaline J. Morrison, daughter of Mary ? He served on 16 Feb 1865 Pvt., later Full Sgt., Co.D, 24th Inf. Reg't, U.S. Colored Troops. (possibly a brother of James Theodore Truax, who also served in the U.S. Colored Troops).

Adaline J. MORRISON was born circa 1840 at Pennsylvania.
Known children of Nelson Truax and Adaline J. Morrison were as follows:

  1. Robert TOWNSEND; born circa 1866 at Pennsylvania; (he may have been born circa 1864 ). (adopted).
  2. Mary E. TRUAX; born Jul 1874 at New Jersey.
  3. Isabel TRUAX; born circa 1877 at New Jersey.
  4. Charles J. TRUAX; born Mar 1878 at New Jersey; (he may have been born circa 1872 ); married Cecilia F. ? circa 1906.


Oddy TRUAX; born 3 Jan 1833 at Monroe Co., OH; married Mary Elizabeth Salmond 2 Jun 1859 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN; died 12 Jan 1913 at Sauk Center, MN, at age 80. Parents born in Pennsylvania, according to 1880 census. He served between 3 Aug 1864 and 12 Jun 1865 in Civil War as Pvt., Co. A, 4th Minn. Inf.

Mary Elizabeth SALMOND was born in 1838 at Ohio.
Known children of Oddy Truax and Mary Elizabeth Salmond were as follows:

  1. Emma TRUAX; born 21 Apr 1860 at Indianapolis, IN; died 21 Apr 1863 at age 3.
  2. Frank E. TRUAX; born 7 Feb 1862 at Indianapolis, IN.
  3. John Logan TRUAX; born 21 Apr 1865 at Indianapolis, IN; married Lilliam Grace Gillett 26 Nov 1886 at Sauk Center, MN; died 16 Jul 1936 at Sauk Center, MN, at age 71.
  4. George Elliott TRUAX; born 10 Oct 1866 at Indianapolis, IN; died 5 Aug 1905 at Sauk Center, MN, at age 38.
  5. Ella A. TRUAX; born 7 Sep 1869; died 27 Mar 1872 at age 2.
  6. Alfred Maywood TRUAX; born 7 Jun 1872 at Sauk Center, MN; married Emma A. Winnegee 20 May 1903 at Sauk Center, MN; died 27 Jan 1937 at age 64.



Peter TRUAX; born circa 1807 at Schenectady, NY; married Rachel BAKEMAN 1829 at Princetown, Schenectady Co., NY. He moved to Canadea, Allegany Co., NY, c. 1852.

Rachel BAKEMAN was born circa 1808 at New York.
Known children of Peter Truax and Rachel ? were as follows:

  1. Jacob H. TRUAX; born circa 1832 at New York; married Prudence Ann Livey, daughter of Cornelius Livey and Sarah Rynex, 22 Aug 1850 at Rotterdam or Princetown, Schenectady Co., NY; died 16 Sep 1864 at Brooklyn, NY; of tuberculosis. He served as a private in the 24th Reg of NY Cav. Volunteers, Civil War.
  2. Isaiah TRUAX; born circa 1830 at Princetown, Schenectady Co., NY.
  3. Mary TRUAX; married William Reed.
  4. Elias TRUAX; born circa 1833; married Mary K. McDermott 25 Apr 1856 at Franklin Co., NY; died c. 1868-69. He moved to Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, circa 1871. He burned to death saving children from a fire.
  5. Andrew James TRUAX; born 7 Jul 1840 at Princetown, Schenectady Co., NY; married (1) Arabel Elkins; married (2) Harriett Elkins; died 28 Nov 1904 at Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI.
  6. Eliza A. TRUAX; born circa 1843; married Goodland Clark.
  7. Effie Jane TRUAX; born circa 1845.
  8. Margaret M. TRUAX; born circa 1848.

Peter F. TRUAX; born 16 May 1799 at New York; married Mary ? 22 Mar 1821; died between 1838 and 1840; wife Mary appears alone in 1840 census, so I assume she was widowed. He was also known as Peter I. Truax. He lived at Chautauqua, Chautauqua Co., NY, in 1830.

Mary ? was born on 17 Jan 1800 at New York. She died on 1 Jan 1868.
Known children of Peter F. Truax and Mary ? were as follows:

  1. Anna TRUAX; born 1 Aug 1822; married ? ? 17 Nov 1847.
  2. Edwin D. TRUAX; born 5 Feb 1826; died 3 Nov 1843.
  3. James D. TRUAX; born Apr 1834 at Pennsylvania; (he may have been born 25 Nov 1834 ); (he may have been born at New York ); (he may have been born at Ohio ); married Mary L. Pierce 12 Sep 1868; (he may have married Mary L. Pierce circa 1870 ); died 26 Mar 1923. He was also known as James TRUEX. He lived at Summit Twp., Crawford Co., PA.
  4. Louisa M. TRUAX; born 5 Aug 1838 at Ohio?; married ? ? 9 Sep 1856; died 6 Jul 1916.

Richard TRUAX; born circa 1820 at New York; (he may have been born circa 1818 ); (he may have been born circa 1809 ); married Harriet ? before 1842; married Margaret Gerhart after 1850; died circa 1880. He was a railroad worker in 1850.

Harriet ? was born circa 1827 at New York.
Known children of Richard Truax and Harriet ? were:

  1. Harvey TRUAX; born circa 1842 at New York.

Margaret GERHART was born circa 1825 at New York.
Known children of Richard Truax and Margaret Gerhart were as follows:

  1. Libby TRUAX.
  2. Henry TRUAX; born circa 1851 at New York.
  3. Richard C. TRUAX; born Apr 1858 at New York; married Fannie L. ? circa 1880.
  4. Sarah J. TRUAX; born circa 1859 at New York. (she may be the same person as Jennie Truax).
  5. Jennie TRUAX; born circa 1860 at New York; married Arch White. She was also known as Jane TRUAX.
  6. George Washington TRUAX; born 5 Jun 1865 at Chittenango, Madison Co., NY; (he may have been born circa 1860 at New York ); (he may have been born circa 1863 ); married Eliza Feeney circa 1887 at Pennsylvania.


Richard TRUEX; born circa 1842 at Ohio; married Louisa Rush, daughter of Paul Rush and Dorcas Conger, 12 Dec 1861 at Brown Co., IN. (Living next door to Richard Truex & Rebecca Hesler in 1860. Not found in 1850, but may still be one of their sons or nephews).

Louisa RUSH was born in 1844.
Known children of Richard Truex and Louisa Rush were:

  1. Charles V. TRUEX; born Jun 1863 at Indiana; married Julia A. Morris, daughter of Elizabeth ?, circa 1882. He was also known as Charles TRUAX.


Robert R. TRUAX; born circa 1813 at Pennsylvania; married Lucinda Loy 28 Sep 1846 at Pulaski Co., IN; (he may have married Lucinda Loy 28 Sep 1843 ). (This may be the unnamed son of William Trueax b.1784 who had sons Charles and Harvey. He is found living very near to the family of William Trueax and Catherine Collins. Is he the same Robert Trueax who married Ruth Julin in 1838 in Miami Co.?).

Lucinda LOY was born circa 1826 at Ohio. She married Joseph Rans on 28 Apr 1859 at Pulaski Co., IN.
Known children of Robert R. Truax and Lucinda Loy were:

  1. Charles F. TRUAX; born circa 1840 at Indiana; married Harriet Cappis 24 Jul 1864; died between 1880 and 1900.


Robert or William TRUEX; born c. 1838 at Canada (may have been born at Indiana or New Jersey); (he may have been born 1840 at New York ); married Sarah E. Keltner 25 Dec 1864 at Macoupin Co., IL.

Sarah E. KELTNER; born c. 1841 at Illinois. She was also known as Sarah E. Kettner.
Known children of Robert or William Truex and Sarah E. Keltner were as follows:

  1. Mary Ellen TRUEX; born circa 1868 at Kansas.
  2. Blanche M. TRUEX; born circa 1871 at Kansas.
  3. William TRUEX; born circa 1874 at Kansas.
  4. Edwin TRUEX; born circa 1877 at Missouri. He was also known as Robert E. TRUEX.
  5. Maude Mae TRUEX; born 21 Jul 1880 at Webb City, Jasper Co., MO; married Charles Patrick Haggin 9 Dec 1899 at Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL; died Feb 1976 at St. Louis, MO, at age 95. Claimed her mother or grandmother was Indian and smoked a corn cob pipe.


Simon P. TRUAX; born circa 1843 at Indiana; married Sarah J. Souder 4 Aug 1867 at Pulaski Co., IN.

Sarah J. SOUDER was born circa 1845 at Ohio.
Known children of Simon P. Truax and Sarah J. Souder all born at Indiana were as follows:

  1. Huldah J. TRUAX; born circa 1862; married Charles W. Dunn 31 Dec 1882 at Pulaski Co., IN.
  2. Russell W. TRUAX; born circa 1868.
  3. Maggie M. TRUAX; born circa 1874.



Thomas TRUEX


William TRUAX; born 22 Feb 1785 at New York; married Abigail Boyd, daughter of John Boyd; died 5 May 1853.

Abigail BOYD was born on 24 May 1787. She was baptized on 17 Jun 1787 at Ballston, Saratoga Co., NY. She married ? Packer. She died on 19 Feb 1882.
Known children of William Truax and Abigail Boyd were as follows:

  1. Lydia A. TRUAX; born circa 1816 at New York.
  2. Sally Elizabeth TRUAX; born 21 Nov 1821 at Charlton Twp., Saratoga Co., NY; baptized 6 Jan 1822 at Charlton Twp., Saratoga Co., NY; married ? Barrett.
  3. Nancy Boyd TRUAX; born 28 Mar 1824 at Charlton Twp., Saratoga Co., NY; baptized 7 Apr 1824 at Charlton Twp., Saratoga Co., NY; died 14 Dec 1895.
  4. John Logan TRUAX; born 1825 at Charlton Twp., Saratoga Co., NY; baptized 19 Aug 1838 at Charlton Twp., Saratoga Co., NY.



William TRUEX; born circa 1810 at New Jersey; (he may have been born 1809 at Tennessee ); married Rhoda How 17 Mar 1842 at Pike Co., OH. He lived at Newton, Pike Co., OH, between 1870 and 1880.

Rhoda HOW was born circa 1816 at Tennessee. (she may have been born circa 1815 at Ohio ).
Known children of William Truex and Rhoda How both born at Ohio were as follows:

  1. Isaac R. TRUEX; born circa 1847; married Mary A. ?
  2. Martha W. TRUEX; born circa 1858; married James H. Fisher.



William Archibald TRUAX; born 16 Feb 1817 at New York; married Abigail Benn; died 18 May 1899; killed by a train. He lived at White Co., IN, in 1860.

Abigail BENN was born on 11 May 1822 at New York. She died on 27 Jul 1899. She was buried at Bedford Cemetery, IN?
Known children of William A. Truax and Abigail Benn were as follows:

  1. John B. TRUAX; born 23 Apr 1843 at New York; married Francis Beasey 11 Aug 1872 at White Co., IN; died 11 Mar 1908.
  2. Mary A. TRUAX; born circa 1847 at New York; married Abraham Kellenberger 9 May 1864 at White Co., IN.
  3. Elizabeth A. TRUAX; born circa 1849 at New York; married Thomas Beasey 6 Apr 1872 at White Co., IN.
  4. Lydia TRUAX; born circa 1851 at New York; married Joseph B. Kellenberger 10 Aug 1867 at White Co., IN.
  5. George W. TRUAX; born Jun 1853 at New York; married Nancy M. Eberhart 8 Mar 1881 at White Co., IN.
  6. Eliza Jane TRUAX; born 18 Nov 1855 at New York; married John David Anderson 9 Jan 1876 at White Co., IN; died 19 Mar 1938 at San Antonio, Socorro Co., NM.
  7. William Archibald TRUAX; born 15 Jan 1858 at Reynolds, White Co., IN; married Nancy Anna Robertson 27 Oct 1879 at White Co., IN; married Elva E. Albright 1 Jan 1890 at White Co., IN.
  8. Sarah L. TRUAX; born circa 1859 at Indiana.
  9. Lucinda S. TRUAX; born circa 1864 at Indiana.
  10. Charles TRUAX; born May 1866 at Illinois.



William G. TRUAX; married Sarah Jane Hutton 30 Jan 1834 at Preble Co., OH (possibly the son of John Truax & Lucy A. Gee of Preble Co.).
Known children of William G. Truax and Sarah Jane Hutton were as follows:
  1. Elizabeth TRUAX; born 19 Dec 1834 at Preble Co., OH.
  2. Amos M. TRUAX; born 1837 at Preble Co., OH; (he may have been born at Illinois ); married Susan Wilson 13 Feb 1859 at Camden, Preble Co., OH; died 15 Oct 1899 at Oxford, Butler Co., OH. He was a blacksmith. He served as a Pvt., Co. B, 54th Ohio Vol. Inf.
  3. Francis M. TRUAX; born 9 Apr 1841 at Eaton, Preble Co., OH; married America Sullivan 23 Jan 1873 at Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL; died 13 Jul 1918 at Hutchinson, KS, at age 77. He served as Pvt., Co. E, 13th Missouri Inf.



William TRUAX; born circa 1822 at Delaware; married Melvina ? He lived at Little Creek Hundred, Kent Co., DE. He was a sailor, later a 'dealer in oysters' in 1850.

Melvina ? was born circa 1835 at Delaware. (she may have been born circa 1825 ).
Known children of William Truax and Melvina ? all born at Delaware were as follows:

  1. Rebecca TRUAX; born circa 1852.
  2. Sarah A. TRUAX; born circa 1853. She was also known as Sallie TRUAX.
  3. Martha TRUAX; born circa 1858.
  4. John TRUAX; born circa 1859.
  5. James TRUAX; born circa 1864.
  6. Hannah TRUAX; born circa 1869.


William TRUEAX; born circa 1823 at Ohio; married Elleanor Thomas 7 Sep 1852 at Pickaway Co., OH; married Nancy Hoskins 22 Aug 1861 at Pickaway Co., OH. He lived at Monroe, Pickaway Co., OH, in 1880. (Probably the son of John & Nancy Truax (unplaced) of Pickaway Co., OH).

There were no known children of William Trueax and Elleanor Thomas.

Nancy HOSKINS was born circa 1829 at Ohio. She married Nelson P. Lewis on 19 Apr 1846 at Pickaway Co., OH.
Known children of William Trueax and Nancy Hoskins were as follows:

  1. Christena TRUEAX; born circa 1862 at Ohio.
  2. William N. TRUEAX; born Dec 1864 at Ohio; married Mary ? circa 1888.
  3. Nancy E. TRUEAX; born 30 Jul 1870 at Pickaway Co., OH.
  4. Charles W. TRUEAX; born Sep 1872 at Ohio; married Emma ? circa 1895.

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