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• FamilySearch ID: LYN2-V77

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Family/Spouse: Samuel Jerome, Sr.. Samuel (son of Timothy Chauncey Jerome, Sr. and Abigail Rich) was born on 3 Nov 1728 in Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 9 Apr 1796 in Salina, Onondaga County, New York; was buried after 9 Apr 1796 in Pompey Hill Cemetery, Pompey, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: 2Z1L-VDH

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Family/Spouse: Mary Isaacs. Mary was born in 1754 in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died on 26 Nov 1834 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; was buried after 26 Nov 1834 in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LTM2-S29
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 25504523

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25504523

Aaron married Elizabeth "Betsey" Ball before 1786. Elizabeth (daughter of Maj. Lebbeus Ball, Sr. and Thankful Stow) was born in 1765 in Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Aug 1840; was buried after 16 Aug 1840 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: L6KT-BPF

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Family/Spouse: Sarah Maria Belding. Sarah was born on 5 May 1797 in Guilford, Windham County, Vermont; died on 17 Sep 1867 in Onondaga, Onondaga County, New York; was buried after 17 Sep 1867 in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Westvale, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LBTT-TT3
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 85659075
• Group: Descendant of Revolutionary War Veteran
• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Middletown - DNA Family 006

Notes:

From FindaGrave:

Parents Aaron & Elizabeth "Betsy" Ball Jerome. Betsy is the cousin of George Washington.

Married Mar 18 1807 in Pompey, NY to Aurora Murray

Information provided by Neal Gardner

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https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LBTT-TT3

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85659075

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DAR or SAR Eligible Descendant of a Revolutionary War Veteran

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

Isaac married Aurora Murray on 18 Mar 1807 in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York. Aurora (daughter of Reuben Murray and Sarah Guthrie) was born on 18 Jan 1785 in Canaan, Columbia County, New York; died on 6 Apr 1867 in New York, New York County, New York; was buried after 6 Apr 1867 in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LB9X-VXW
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 57967139

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From FindaGrave:

The death of Henry Jerome of Fairmount occurred at Canandaigua yesterday. Mr. Jerome was 78 years of age.

Syracuse Standard, Oct 19, 1898, page 10
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Henry Jerome died at his late residence yesterday in the seventy-ninth year. He was born in Fabius and moved to Camillus in 1824 whence he came to Fairmount five years later. He is survived by his widow, one son and three daughters. The funeral will be held Thursday.

Syracuse Standard, Sept 21, 1898, page 9

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57967139

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Schuyler. Elizabeth was born on 16 Dec 1822 in Charleston, Montgomery County, New York; died on 6 Nov 1908 in Geddes, Onondaga County, New York; was buried after 6 Nov 1908 in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Westvale, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LVVN-LNK
• FindaGrave Memorial ID: 3333
• 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
• 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.

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

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

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]