Person:James Olmstead (24)

Watchers
m. 5 Nov 1852
  1. William DeForest OlmsteadAbt 1854 -
  2. Theodorus D Olmstead1856 - Aft 1942
  3. James G Olmstead1856 - 1932
  4. George W Olmstead1861 - 1926
  5. Gertrude A OlmsteadAbt 1869 - Abt 1875
  6. H Mary Olmstead1875 - 1930
m. Abt 1897
Facts and Events
Name James G Olmstead
Gender Male
Birth? Jul 1856 New York City, New York, United States
Census[2] 1860 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United Statesage 4 - lives with parents
Census[3] 1870 Staten Island, Richmond, New York, United Statesage 14 - lives with parents
Census[4] 1880 Staten Island, Richmond, New York, United Statesage 24 - single, lives at home with parents
Marriage Abt 1897 New York, United Statesto Sarah Matilda _____
Census[5] 1900 Port Richmond, Richmond, New York, United Statesage 44 - Willowbrook Rd., Engineer, Printing Office
Will[10] 15 Aug 1901 Richmond, New York, United Stateswife Sarah Matilda Olmstead is sole heir and executress
Census[6] 1910 Staten Island, Richmond, New York, United Statesage 54 - Willowbrook Rd., Engineer, Stationery
Census[7] 1920 Richmond, New York, United Statesage 64 - elevator operator, printing house
Census[8] 1930 Staten Island, Richmond, New York, United Statesage 74 - Graniteville township, 22 Willowbrook Rd, door tender, office building
Death[9] 15 Aug 1932 Richmond, New York, United Statesage 76 -
Probate[10] 14 Oct 1932 Richmond, New York, United States

Research Notes

  • James was married abt 1897 to "Sarah M". His will reveals that she is "Sarah Matilda". Some OLTs have given her maiden name as Miller. Needs proof.
  • The 1900 census indicates that James and Sarah had one child that did not survive. No further issue has been found.
References
  1.   9976 , in Olmsted, Henry King (1824-1896), and George Kemp Ward (1848-1937). Genealogy of the Olmsted Family in America: Embracing the Descendants of James and Richard Olmstead and Covering a Period of Nearly Three Centuries, 1632-1912. (New York: A. T. DeLaMare, 1912)
    424.

    (9968) JOHN ADAMS OLMSTED. b. Dec. 21, 1826; m. Nov. 1, 1852 Catherine Elizabeth De Forest. 9976, JAMES.
    9977, THEODORE.
    9978, GEORGE.
    9979, MARY.

  2. Kings, New York, United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1860; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 11 District 2, Kings, New York; Roll: M653_770; Page: 382; Image: 382; Family History Library Film: 803770.
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    Name: James Olmstead Age in 1860: 3 Birth Year: abt 1857 Birthplace: New York Home in 1860: Brooklyn Ward 11 District 2, Kings, New York Gender: Male Post Office: Brooklyn

  3. Richmond, New York, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1870; Census Place: Northfield, Richmond, New York; Roll: M593_1086; Page: 225A; Image: 459; Family History Library Film: 552585.
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    Name: James G Olmstead Age in 1870: 10 Birth Year: abt 1860 Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Northfield, Richmond, New York Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: New Springville

  4. Richmond, New York, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1880; Census Place: Staten Island, Richmond, New York; Roll: 923; Family History Film: 1254923; Page: 230C; Enumeration District: 304; Image: 0465.
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    Name: James G. Olmsted Age: 21 Birth Year: abt 1859 Birthplace: New York Home in 1880: Staten Island, Richmond, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son Marital Status: Single Father's Name: I. A. Olmsted Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Cathrine E. Olmsted Mother's Birthplace: New York

  5. Richmond, New York, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond Ward 3, Richmond, New York; Roll: 1154; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 606; FHL microfilm: 1241154.
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    Name: James Olmstead Age: 43 Birth Date: Jul 1856 Birthplace: New York Home in 1900: Richmond Ward 3, Richmond, New York
    [Richmond] Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Sarah M Olmstead Marriage Year: 1883 Years Married: 17 Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York
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    [Note: James' wife, Sarah is the mother of 1 child/0 living.]

  6. Richmond, New York, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Ward 3, Richmond, New York; Roll: T624_1073; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 1334; Image: 599; FHL microfilm: 1375086.
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    Name: James Olmstead Age in 1910: 52 Birth Year: 1858 Birthplace: New York Home in 1910: Richmond Ward 3, Richmond, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head [Self (Head)] Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Sarah Olmatead Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York
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    [Note: Northfield township is a neighborhood in Richmond county in Staten Island]

  7. Richmond, New York, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Assembly District 2, Richmond, New York; Roll: T625_1239; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1602; Image: 481.
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    Name: James Olmstead Age: 61 Birth Year: abt 1859 Birthplace: New York Home in 1920: Richmond Assembly District 2, Richmond, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Sarah Olmstead Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes

  8. Richmond, New York, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond, New York; Roll: 1616; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 314.0; FHL microfilm: 2341350
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    Name: James Olmstead Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1857 Birthplace: New York Race: White Home in 1930: Richmond, Richmond, New York
    View Map Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Sarah M Olmstead Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York

  9. New York, New York, United States. Death Index, 1862-1948.

    Name: James G Olmstead
    Birth Year: abt 1856
    Age: 76
    Death Date: 15 Aug 1932
    Death Place: Richmond, New York, USA
    Certificate Number: 1481

  10. 10.0 10.1 Richmond County, NY Will Book
    32 (1932-1933): 279-280.

    On 14 Oct 1932, widow Sarah Matilda Olmstead appears in court to prove the will of James G. Olmstead, dated 15 Aug 1901. Witnesses: Frank I. Smith and Edith M.R. Smith of Port Richmond. Wife is sole heir and executress.