Other Events:

• Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
• Group: Mayflower - Dr. Samuel Fuller
• FamilySearch ID: LRXT-N8V

Notes:

Group:
Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

Group:
Descendant of Dr. Samuel Fuller of the Mayflower

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LRXT-N8V

Mary married Jehiel Murray on 12 Nov 1733. Jehiel (son of Jonathan Murray and Anna Bradley) was born on 28 Mar 1708 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 17 Jun 1798 in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
• Group: Mayflower - Dr. Samuel Fuller
• FamilySearch ID: 2WNV-4HR
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 25505124

Notes:

From FindaGrave:

Taken from the book "The Descendants of Jonathan Murray of East Guilford, Connecticut" by William B Murray.

Reuben[3] Murray (Jehiel[2], Jonathan[1]) was born 17 Feb 1742/43 in East Guilford, Connecticut, and died 26 Nov 1810 in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York.

He married (1) Sarah Knickerbocker, daughter of John Knickerbocker and Jemima. She was born 01 Mar 1751/52 in Salisbury, Connecticut.

Child of Reuben Murray and Sarah Knickerbocker is:
+ 167 i. Harriet[4] Murray, born 15 Jul 1794 in Florida, Montgomery County, New York; died Aft. 1828 in West Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York.

He married (2) Sarah Guthrie Abt. 1766, daughter of John Guthrie and Abigail Coe. She was born 30 Apr 1744 in Woodbury, Ct., and died Abt. 1792.

Children of Reuben Murray and Sarah Guthrie are:
+ 168 i. Lucinda[4] Murray, born 10 May 1768 in Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died 23 Jan 1834 in Renssalaerville, Albany County, New York.
+ 169 ii. Mary Murray, born Abt. 1770; died 14 May 1817 in Pompey Hill, Onondaga County, New York.
+ 170 iii. Philo Murray, born 26 Nov 1771 in Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died 26 Jul 1826 in Otisco, Onondaga County, New York.
+ 171 iv. Sarah Murray, born Abt. 1773 in Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died in Cato, Oswego County, New York.
+ 172 v. Reuben Murray, Jr., born Abt. 1776 in Canaan, Columbia County, New York; died 27 Sep 1867 in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York.
+ 173 vi. Heman Murray, born Abt. 1778 in Chatham, Columbia County, New York; died 13 Mar 1848 in Clinton, Rock County, Wisconsin.
+ 174 vii. Allen Swift Murray, born 17 Dec 1783 in Chatham, Columbia County, New York; died 18 Jan 1876 in Clinton, Rock County, Wisconsin.
+ 175 viii. Aurora Murray, born 18 Jan 1785 in Chatham, Columbia County, New York; died 06 Apr 1867 in New York City, New York.

Group:
Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

Group:
Descendant of Dr. Samuel Fuller of the Mayflower

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/2WNV-4HR

FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25505124

Reuben married Sarah Guthrie about 1766. Sarah (daughter of John Guthrie and Abigail Alice Coe) was born on 30 Apr 1744 in Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died about 1792. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
• Group: Mayflower - Dr. Samuel Fuller
• FamilySearch ID: LCPT-KP6

Notes:

Birth:
Also said to be Merryall, Milford, Connecticut.

Group:
Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

Group:
Descendant of Dr. Samuel Fuller of the Mayflower

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LCPT-KP6

Solomon married Martha "Patty" Averill on 14 Aug 1782 in Washington, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Martha (daughter of Moses Averill and Martha Cogswell) was born in 1763 in Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut; died on 14 Jan 1806 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
• Group: Mayflower - Dr. Samuel Fuller
• FamilySearch ID: KLYL-XQ5
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 85659074

Notes:

From FindaGrave:

Marriage 18 Mar 1807 Pompey, Onondaga, New York, United States to Isaac Jerome, Sr

Daughter of Reuben Murray & Sarah Guthrie

Information provided by Neal Gardner

Great Grandmother of Sir Winston Churchill through son Leonard.

Group:
Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

Group:
Descendant of Dr. Samuel Fuller of the Mayflower

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KLYL-XQ5

FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85659074

Aurora married Isaac Jerome, Sr. on 18 Mar 1807 in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York. Isaac (son of Aaron Jerome and Elizabeth "Betsey" Ball) was born on 26 Oct 1786 in Charlton, Saratoga County, New York; died on 20 Jul 1866 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; was buried after 20 Jul 1866 in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
• Group: Mayflower - Dr. Samuel Fuller
• FamilySearch ID: GSJL-ZD5

Notes:

Group:
Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

Group:
Descendant of Dr. Samuel Fuller of the Mayflower

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GSJL-ZD5

Family/Spouse: Samuel Chase. Samuel (son of Berry Chase and Mercy Baker) was born on 18 Dec 1783 in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died in Aug 1873 in Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
• Group: Famous Historical Figure
• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Middletown - DNA Family 006
• Group: Mayflower - Dr. Samuel Fuller
• FamilySearch ID: LVVN-LNK
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 3333
• 1850 Census: 6 Aug 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
• Death Registration: Between 1 Jan 1891 and 31 Mar 1891, Brighton Registration District, Sussex, England; Vol. 2b, p. 218

Notes:

From FindaGrave:

Lawyer, Stockbroker, Thoroughbred Racing Enthusiast. Winston Churchill's maternal Grandfather.

Leonard Jerome was the son of Aurora Murray and Isaac Jerome. Leonard was born November 3, 1817, on a farm in upstate Pompey Hills, New York, (near Syracuse), and went on to study law, graduating from Union College in Schenectady, New York.

As a young man, he and his brother Lawrence moved to Palmyra, New York, to work in their uncle Hiram's law office, before Leonard set up practice in Rochester, New York. While living in Rochester, Jerome became involved in local politics and the newspaper business. founding the Rochester Daily American. He later sold his interest in the paper and moved to New York City, where he became a notable and flamboyant stock market speculator and promoter, becoming known as "The King of Wall Street". In the process, over his career, Jerome made— and lost— at least three fortunes.

A patron of the arts, he was the founder of Manhattan's Academy of Music. It has also been alleged that Jerome had an affair with the famous Swedish soprano, Jenny Lind— for whom his eldest and most famous daughter, Jennie, was named.

Leonard Jerome was also an avid sportsman and enjoyed yachting with his friend, William K. Vanderbilt. They, along with their friends and partners August Belmont and William Travers, had a special passion for thoroughbred horse racing, and helped found the American Jockey Club.

In purchasing The Bathgate estate and mansion near Old Fordham Village in Westchester County, Jerome was instrumental in building the Jerome Park Racetrack in what is now The Bronx, in conjunction with fellow financier August Belmont, Sr., where the first Belmont Stakes was held in 1867. A resident of Brooklyn, along with William K. Vanderbilt and other investors, he founded the Coney Island Jockey Club, which in 1884 built the Sheepshead Bay Race Track.

In 1849, he married Clarissa Hall (1825-1895) with whom he had three lovely daughters who were acclaimed wherever they went, becoming known as 'the Good, the Witty and the Beautiful.' The eldest, Jennie ('the beautiful'), married Lord Randolph Henry Spencer-Churchill, the younger son of the Duke of Marlborough, and gave Leonard Jerome two grandsons: Winston Churchill, later Prime Minister of Great Britain, and a second son, John (known as "Jack" in the family).

The second daughter, Clara— also known as Clarita-- ('the good') married Moreton Frewen (1853-1924), who had squandered his capital on gambling, sports and a series of failed money-making schemes.

The youngest, Leonie ('the witty') married Irish Baronet Sir John Leslie, 2nd Bt. (1857-1944). They had 4 sons, including Shane Leslie, who later converted to Catholicism and became a well-known writer. In later life. Leonie became a good friend to Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught –  a younger brother of Edward, the Prince of Wales (who became a great friend, in turn, to Leonie's sister Jennie).

Leonard Jerome's wealth afforded his daughters the opportunity to spend much time in Europe, particularly in Napoleon III's France, where they associated with the aristocratic elite of the day.

Some interesting historical footnotes: The Jerome Mansion, on the corner of Madison Avenue and 26th Street, had a full theatre and even horse stables, as well as a beautiful view of Madison Square Park. It was later sold and housed a series of private clubs. Some of the funds from the sale helped support the country lifestyle of Winston Churchill, prior to his rise to political power. The mansion was torn down in 1967.

Jerome Avenue in Brooklyn is named in Leonard Jerome's memory, as is Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. In the Bronx,

The Old Bathgate mansion served as a summer home for the Jerome family and their friends. Jerome Park, which was built on the estate, was once the site of a horse racing track, which was replaced by the Jerome Park Reservoir. In the early 1900's, The Old Bathgate mansion would later be razed and replaced by The Kingsbridge Armory.

Leonard Jerome died on March 3, 1891, at the age of 73 in Brighton, England. His body was brought home for interment in the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.

Group:
Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

Group:
Famous People

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of John Hall and Esther Willicke of Middletown, Connecticut

Group:
Descendant of Dr. Samuel Fuller of the Mayflower

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LVVN-LNK

FindaGrave Memorial ID:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3333

1850 Census:
Ward 6, p. 224a
Lenard Jerome    34  M   Secretary of Telegraph Line  ---   New York
Clara       "          25   F                                                          "

Death Registration:
Leonard Walter Jerome, age 73, died.

Leonard married Clarissa "Clara" Hall on 5 Apr 1849 in Palmyra, Wayne County, New York. Clarissa (daughter of Ambrose Hall, Jr. and Clarissa Wilcox) was born on 16 Jul 1825 in Palmyra, Wayne County, New York; died on 2 Apr 1895 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England; was buried after 2 Apr 1895 in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
• Group: Mayflower - Dr. Samuel Fuller
• FamilySearch ID: M9DF-2VS

Notes:

Group:
Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

Group:
Descendant of Dr. Samuel Fuller of the Mayflower

FamilySearch ID:
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/M9DF-2VS

William married Emilie Frances "Emily" Walters before 1845. Emilie was born on 8 Aug 1820 in Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 12 May 1887 in Bureau County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]