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Nina Bryan Jessup1,2,3,4

ID# 15916, (1867 - 1939)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherHunting Cooper Jessup (18 Feb 1843 - 6 Dec 1897)
MotherMarina Modena Cobb (12 Mar 1846 - 12 Nov 1898)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 16 Jan 1867, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania,5,6,7
Death: 21 Jun 1939, Cherry St., Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania,5,8,9
Burial: 23 Jun 1939, Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania,10,1,11
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Narrative:

Nina Bryan Jessup was born on 16 Jan 1867 in Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG.5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, Hunting Cooper Jessup and Marina Modena Cobb.12 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her parents.13
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of Sallie West Cobb, her late mother's sister.14 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of her aunt Sallie.15
     Nina appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, at 13 Cherry St. G, enumerated 29 Apr 1930, reporting that she rented her home, for $25 per month. Her brother Samuel was listed as living with her.16
     Nina died on 21 Jun 1939 at her home on Cherry St., Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 72.5,8,9 She was buried on 23 Jun 1939 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, next to her parents.10,1,11

Citations

  1. [S3291] Nina Bryan and Samuel M. Jessup tombstone, Montrose Cemetery.
  2. [S967] Hunting C. Jessup household, 1870 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Nina B. Jessup.
  3. [S73] "DAR Lineage Books," Ancestry.com, vol 84, pg 335, record for Miss Nina Bryan Jessup, DAR ID no. 83944.
  4. [S2675] Presidents, Soldiers, Statesmen, shows name as Nina B.
  5. [S5366] Nina B. Jessup, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  6. [S1639] Sallie Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 33 and state.
  7. [S967] Hunting C. Jessup household, 1870 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 8 and state. Given the parent's marriage in 1865, and age 13 shown in the 1880 census, it appears that the correct age was 3, and perhaps an error was made in transcription from the enumerator's notes.
  8. [S9983] Nina Jessup obituary, The Times-Tribune, shows Wednesday, at her home, and street.
  9. [S3291] Nina Bryan and Samuel M. Jessup tombstone, Montrose Cemetery, shows year.
  10. [S5366] Nina B. Jessup, Certificate of Death, shows date, cemetery, city, county, and state.
  11. [S9983] Nina Jessup obituary, The Times-Tribune, shows cemetery.
  12. [S967] Hunting C. Jessup household, 1870 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  13. [S968] Hunting C. Jessup household, 1880 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S1639] Sallie Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S3321] Sally W. Stewart household, 1910 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S3340] Nina B. Jessup household, 1930 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.

Robert Huntting Jessup1,2,3

ID# 15917, (1872 - 1954)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherHunting Cooper Jessup (18 Feb 1843 - 6 Dec 1897)
MotherMarina Modena Cobb (12 Mar 1846 - 12 Nov 1898)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 29 Aug 1872, Montrose, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 27 Apr 1898, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, Rosaline Agnes Scott (b. 13 Feb 1872, d. 5 Oct 1954)7,8,9
Death: 17 Sep 1954, Manhattan, New York Co., New York,10,11,12
Burial: 20 Sep 1954, Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania,13,14
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Narrative:

Robert Huntting Jessup was born on 29 Aug 1872 in Montrose, PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents, Hunting Cooper Jessup and Marina Modena Cobb.1
     Robert moved to Scranton by 1891, when he was working as a bookkeeper for Lackawanna Store Association, Ltd. He was boarding at 614 Adams Ave. G.15
     He was an insurance agent for Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey by 1898 in ScrantonG, and a real estate agent with his own agency in ScrantonG by 1910.16,17,18,19
     Robert married Rosaline Agnes Scott, daughter of Rufus G. Scott and Mary Jane Farout, on 27 Apr 1898 in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. E. A. Warrner officiating, before family and a large congregation.7,8,9
     Robert and Agnes appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Scranton, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, at 1119 Mulberry St. G, enumerated 11 Jun 1900, reporting that they rented their home.20
     Robert and Agnes appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Scranton, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, at 830 Webster Ave. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Josephine Luks, an 18-year-old servant is listed as living with them.21
     Robert and Agnes moved to DetroitG between 1910 and 1920. They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan G, at 44 Ferry Ave. West, enumerated 8 Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home.22
     He was manager of an insurance department in DetroitG.23,24
     Robert and Rosaline moved to New YorkG before 1930. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Livingston, Richmond Co., New York, at 100 Bard Ave. G, enumerated 15 Apr 1930, boarding with Emma C. Woolverton, with her four adult children, two servants and a handyman, and 14 other boarders.25
     Robert and Agnes appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of New York, New York Co., New York, at 611 West 112 St. G, enumerated 20 Apr 1940, as lodgers in the apartment of Sara Barrish. Also lodging there were a 60-year-old widow and 34-year-old statistician for a stock broker. Sara was renting her apartment, in a large building, for $150 per month. Robert and Agnes reported that they had lived in the same city in 1935.26
     Robert was an assistant manager for Prudential Insurance Company in New York. In that position in 1940 he reported that he had worked 40 hours the last week of March, and 50 weeks the prior year, earning $3,000.27,28,29
     Robert died on 17 Sep 1954 in Manhattan, New York Co., New YorkG, at age 82.10,11,12 He was buried on 20 Sep 1954 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the family plot with his wife.13,14

Children:
     There were no children with Rosaline Agnes Scott

Citations

  1. [S968] Hunting C. Jessup household, 1880 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  2. [S5363] Robert H. Jessup and R. Agnes Scott, marriage register, St. Paul´s Episcopal Church.
  3. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Robert Huntting Jessup, Soc. Sec. No. 063-10-9507.
  4. [S2674] Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania, pg 1824, shows date.
  5. [S968] Hunting C. Jessup household, 1880 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 7 and state.
  6. [S9984] Robert Jessup obituary, The Scranton Tribune, shows town.
  7. [S5363] Robert H. Jessup and R. Agnes Scott, marriage register, St. Paul´s Episcopal Church, shows date, place, officiant, and remarks.
  8. [S3341] Robert H. Jessup household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 2 years.
  9. [S3292] Robert H. Jessup and Agnes Scott tombstone, Montrose Cemetery, shows married.
  10. [S8146] "New York, New York, Death Index, 1949-1965," Ancestry.com, record for Robert Jessup, citing cert. no. 19207, shows date, city, county, and state.
  11. [S9984] Robert Jessup obituary, The Scranton Tribune, shows died Friday, and New York City.
  12. [S3292] Robert H. Jessup and Agnes Scott tombstone, Montrose Cemetery, shows year.
  13. [S3292] Robert H. Jessup and Agnes Scott tombstone, Montrose Cemetery.
  14. [S9984] Robert Jessup obituary, The Scranton Tribune, shows services in Montrose this afternoon, and cemetery.
  15. [S9985] Williams' Scranton Directory, 1891, pg 286, 325.
  16. [S9986] Taylor's Scranton City Directory, 1898, pg 302.
  17. [S3341] Robert H. Jessup household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as insurance agent.
  18. [S3342] R. H. Jessup household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as agent, industry as real estate, and that he was an employer.
  19. [S9984] Robert Jessup obituary, The Scranton Tribune, shows he conducted an insurance business in Scranton.
  20. [S3341] Robert H. Jessup household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  21. [S3342] R. H. Jessup household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  22. [S3343] Robert H. Jessup household, 1920 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Michigan.
  23. [S3343] Robert H. Jessup household, 1920 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Michigan, shows occupation as manager, industry as insurance department.
  24. [S9984] Robert Jessup obituary, The Scranton Tribune, shows he conducted an insurance business in Detroit.
  25. [S3344] Emma C. Woolverton household, 1930 U.S. Census, Richmond Co., New York.
  26. [S5362] Sara Barrish household, 1940 U.S. Census, New York Co., New York.
  27. [S3344] Emma C. Woolverton household, 1930 U.S. Census, Richmond Co., New York, shows occupation as asst mgr, and industry as insurance co.
  28. [S5362] Sara Barrish household, 1940 U.S. Census, New York Co., New York, shows occupation as asst. manager, industry as insurance office.
  29. [S9984] Robert Jessup obituary, The Scranton Tribune, shows he was employed by Prudentail at the time of his death.

Samuel Mulford Jessup1,2,3

ID# 15918, (1879 - 1950)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherHunting Cooper Jessup (18 Feb 1843 - 6 Dec 1897)
MotherMarina Modena Cobb (12 Mar 1846 - 12 Nov 1898)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 12 Aug 1879, Montrose, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Death: 17 Jun 1950, 4 Maple St., Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania,7,8
Burial: 22 Jun 1950, Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania,9,2
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Narrative:

Samuel Mulford Jessup was born on 12 Aug 1879 in Montrose, PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents, Hunting Cooper Jessup and Marina Modena Cobb.10
     His father died on 6 Dec 1897, when Samuel was 18 years old.11,12 His mother died on 12 Nov 1898, when Samuel was 19 years old.13,14
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of Sallie West Cobb, his late mother's sister.15 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of his aunt Sallie.16
     In 1900, at age 20, and in 1910, at age 30, Samuel is shown as having no occupation.17,18 He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at 59 So. Main, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, reporting he was employed as a laborer, by Mrs. S. W. Stewart, his aunt, at the same address.3
     Samuel moved to New York about 1919. He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York G, in the household of Edwin Cobb Williams and Amy Bates Matthews, his cousin and his wife.19
     He was a landscape gardener while living in BrooklynG.20
     Samuel returned to Pennsylvania before 1930. He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of his sister Nina.21
     Samuel appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, at 4 Maple St. G, enumerated 10 May 1940, listed as one of six lodgers in a lodging house operated by Matilda Tyler.22
     He was a clerk at a service station in 1930. In 1940 he was a caretaker for a private home, reporting he had worked 12 weeks the prior year, earning $120. At his death his occupation was listed as laborer, doing lawn mowing and the like in MontroseG.23,24,25
     Samuel registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 4 Maple St., Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, reporting he was self-employed.26
     Samuel died on 17 Jun 1950 in 4 Maple St., Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 70, at his home.7,8 He was buried on 22 Jun 1950 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, next to his parents.9,2

Citations

  1. [S2674] Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania, pg 1824, shows name as Samuel M.
  2. [S3291] Nina Bryan and Samuel M. Jessup tombstone, Montrose Cemetery.
  3. [S9991] Samuel Mulford Jessup, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S9990] Samuel Mulford Jessup, World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania, shows date, town, and state.
  5. [S968] Hunting C. Jessup household, 1880 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 10/12, month, and state.
  6. [S1639] Sallie Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 20 and state.
  7. [S5367] Samuel M. Jessup, Certificate of Death, shows date, address, city, and county.
  8. [S3291] Nina Bryan and Samuel M. Jessup tombstone, Montrose Cemetery, shows year.
  9. [S5367] Samuel M. Jessup, Certificate of Death, shows date, cemetery, city, county, and state.
  10. [S968] Hunting C. Jessup household, 1880 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  11. [S2687] "H. C. Jessup," Montrose Democrat, 6 Dec 1897, shows date and "at his home in this borough."
  12. [S2674] Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania, pg 1823, shows date.
  13. [S2686] "Death's Doings," Montrose Democrat, 17 Nov 1898, shows date and at her home on Maple St.
  14. [S2674] Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania, pg 1824, shows date.
  15. [S1639] Sallie Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S3321] Sally W. Stewart household, 1910 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S1639] Sallie Stewart household, 1900 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, occupation field was left empty.
  18. [S3321] Sally W. Stewart household, 1910 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as none.
  19. [S3333] Edwin C. Williams household, 1920 U.S. Census, Kings Co., New York.
  20. [S3333] Edwin C. Williams household, 1920 U.S. Census, Kings Co., New York, shows occupation as landscape gardiner, industry is unreadable, working on his own account.
  21. [S3340] Nina B. Jessup household, 1930 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  22. [S5373] Matilda Tyler household, 1940 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  23. [S3340] Nina B. Jessup household, 1930 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as clerk, industry as service station.
  24. [S5373] Matilda Tyler household, 1940 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as caretaker, industry as private home.
  25. [S5367] Samuel M. Jessup, Certificate of Death, shows occupation as laborer, business as lawnmowing, etc.
  26. [S9990] Samuel Mulford Jessup, World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania.

 

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