From The Vital records of Theresa, NY : Marriage
Kelsey, Derias, 35 Cheeseman, Mary, 28 A.M. Smith Sept 28 1847
Alonzo and his family must have moved to Michigan from Theresa, NY between 1846 and 1848 based upon the 1850 Census and when his children were born. Some of his children were born in NY while others were born in Michigan. Also, Moran, Mackinac, Michigan is the residence in the 1860 and 1870 censuses.
Dave Cheesman's information: "According to legend Alonzo Cheeseman moved to MI and joined the Mormon Church at Beaver Island near the Straits of Mackinac in 1848. Alonzo Cheeseman, a descendent of immigrant George Cheeseman 1687, then settled in Mackinac county, MI where he lives out his life. He patented 40 acres of land on Sept 10, 1870.
Death Notices Jan - Dec 1890 from "The Democrat" newspaper (later known as "The Sault Ste. Marie News": February 1, 1890 (Page 4) Alonzo Cheeseman, a Mackinaw county farmer aged 78, fell and broke his neck last week, says the St. Ignace News. He was a King Strong Morman, once had six wives and had two when he met his death. Notwithstanding this he was an honest, frugal and respected man.
"David W. Pattern left Kirtland to go back to New York. He coverted his family, or some of them, including his mother, his two brothers, Archibald and Ira, his sister Polly, and two brothers-in-law, Warren Parrish and a Mr. Cheeseman, all of whom still lived around his old home at Indian River Falls (later known as Theresa, NY). Their baptisms by Brigham Young took place on the 20th of May, 1833." - from The Story of the Church by Inez Smith Davis. (Chapter: Missions to Canada and the East)
Alonzo was married to both Minerva and Amy Ann in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Michigan Censuses.
Mormon History Gazetteer for New York (1831–1839)-
Theresa-Indian River Falls / Jefferson:
(May 20, 1833) Brigham Young, David W. Patten - Brigham baptizes David's brothers, "Archibald and Ira Patten, Warren Parrish, Cheeseman and my mother and my sister, Polly."According to an unspecified source in the St. Ignace Public Library, Michigan Alonzo "came to Michigan via Beaver Island where the Mormoms had settled. They were forced to flee from Beaver Island, came to St. Helena Island where Alonzo worked as a ship carpenter. St. Helene was a thriving community at that time shipping out fish and wood. Later he bought the hilltop property on Cheeseman Road where he farmed and raised a family and died. He sold his farm acreage to his son Don. Later Don sold to Silas J. Smith."
In the 1840 US Federal Census for Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY Alonzo was between the age of 20 and 30. He had one daughter under the age of 5. A wife was not indicated on the census.
Jeremiah was 21 years old when he enlisted in the military to serve in the Civil War. His home at the time of enlistment was Mackinac, Michigan.
Michael came to America with his wife, Mary Doyle Kinsella, and his brother-in-law, Michael Doyle, aboard the Oceanic on May 20, 1872. The port of Deaparture was Liverpool, England and Queenstown (Co. Cork), Ireland. The port of arrival was New York. Michael's name is listed as Michl Kinsella on the passenger list.
Mary came to America with his brother, Michael Doyle, and her husband, Michael Kinsella, aboard the Oceanic on May 20, 1872. The port of Deaparture was Liverpool, England and Queenstown (Co. Cork), Ireland. The port of arrival was New York.
John's godparents were: Elizabeth Redmond and Patrick Bulgar.
Lawrence is buried in Section B Lot 155 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, NY.
Michael came to America with his sister, Mary Doyle Kinsella, and his brother-in-law, Michael Kinsella, aboard the Oceanic on May 20, 1872. The port of Deaparture was Liverpool, England and Queenstown (Co. Cork), Ireland. The port of arrival was New York.
Lawrence Jr. is buried in Section B, Lot 155 in Holy SEpulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, NY.
According to the 1860 Federal Census for Huron, Wayne, NY - John Farrow could not read or write.
Died of diptheria according to family notes.