Keech/Ketch/Keich/Keitch and Sherwood in Dutches/Ulster Counties, NY
Looking for information from anyone regarding known connections between Sherwood's and Keech's in Dutchess/Ulster Counties in New York. In 1850 Mercy Sheed (Sher'd, Sherwood) appears with John, Catherine and Julia A. Keech (Ketch) in Poughkeepsie along with another John Ketch. Then in 1860 in Poughkeepsie there is Charles and Mercy J. Sherwood with children Adelia A., Mary J. and Edward Sherwood. Edward is 2 months old at time of census -- The correct age for my great grandfather Edward Lemuel Keech. He was born April 1860 in New York. In 1870, in Lloyd, NY, there is Stephen Keich with Mercy J. Keich and Evangeline Sherwood and Mary Sherwood, and Edward Keitch, 10 yrs. old. Was Mercy J. married to Charles Sherwood, then to Stephen Keich? I believe this Stephen Keich/Keech may have been the youngest son of David C. and Phoebe Hyde Keech. Stephen Keech next appears in 1880 (is a widower and a blacksmith) in Poughkeepsie living with his sister Deborah Keech Filkins. I lose track of Charles Sherwood after 1860. Maybe killed in war? I also lose track of Evangeline/Adelia Sherwood and Mary J. Sherwood. I would guess Mercy J. Sherwood Keech has passed on since Stephen is listed as a widower. I can't find any other trace of my great grandfather on any census prior to 1900 in Arkansas. I know he married Sarah Jane Sickels in Iowa and their first child Ida Elvina Keech was born in Adair Co., Iowa in 1883. The earliest date I can confirm is Ida's birth. I have a copy of the Family Bible page listing her birthday and place of birth. Was Edward Lemuel Keech really a Sherwood and was adopted by Stephen Keech as a young boy? There are several names that are common in that area during the time and seem to be intermingled repeatedly. Surnames: Sherwood, Keech, Deyo, DuBois, Hasbrouck, Lefever, Ayers, Palmatier. Many English and Irish immigrants in this area. Hoping to learn more about any possible connections. Thanks!
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Re: Keech/Ketch/Keich/Keitch and Sherwood in Dutches/Ulster Counties, NY
Dana Dean 3/05/11
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Re: Keech/Ketch/Keich/Keitch and Sherwood in Dutches/Ulster Counties, NY
Robert Keech 7/31/10
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Re: Keech/Ketch/Keich/Keitch and Sherwood in Dutches/Ulster Counties, NY
Dana Dean 8/01/10
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Re: Keech/Ketch/Keich/Keitch and Sherwood in Dutches/Ulster Counties, NY