Riverside Cemetery is running out of funds that are used to maintain the grounds. They have cut worker's hours and have limited maintenance to the grounds. Please consider supporting your ancestor's memory by making a financial contribution to Riverside Cemetery. If you would like more information please call Lewis Alexander, President of Riverside Cemetery Association at 315-688-2621.
Kindly send contributions to:
Riverside Cemetery Association
Attn.: Lewis Alexander
Cataract Street, PO Box 573
Copenhagen, NY 13626
Grave photo credit: Lillian Alexander
____________________________________________________________
(???In 1776, Peter lived in Brinkerhoff NY. In 1790, he was in Dutchess Co., NY. In 1800 he was in Columbia Co., NY. In 1811, he lived in Lewis Co., NY. In 1832, he lived in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY and his family moved to Black River Country in Lewis Co, NY.???)
M: 13 May, 1782, Phillipstown, Duchess Co., New York
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Genealogical & Family History of Northern, NY, Page 244
William Richard Cutter, A. M., Editorial Supervisor
Online Edition by Holice, Deb & Pam
RYEL. A diligent research of the early New York records fails to discover the immigrant ancestor of the Ryel mentioned in this article. They were of Dutchess County in the Revolutionary War period and at least one of them was a participant in the struggle for national independence. Speaking of the Ryels and Ryals in general it has been suggested that the original spelling of their surnames may have been Royal, and considering the fact that the orthography of so many of our family names has been changed through incorrect spelling it must be admitted that there is some credence to be placed in that suggestion.
I. Peter Ryel was born in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, July 25, 1759; settled in Hillsdale, Columbia County, prior to 1796; and died December 29, 1843. He was undoubtedly the Peter Ryel or Ryal mentioned in the new York Revolutionary war rolls as having served in Colonel Brinkerhoff's New York Regiment, Dutchess County Militia, during the years 1779-1780. Information at hand states that he participated in the battle of Monmouth, and as that engagement took place June 18, 1778, it would appear that he was enrolled in the Continental Army previous to 1779. There is another record in the same rolls showing that one Peter Royal served as a private in Captain Abraham Ricker's company; also designated the Colonel's Company, Second new York Regiment, commanded by Colonel Philip Cortlandt. He enlisted August 5, 1778, to serve nine months, and was discharged February 17, 1779. Peter Ryel married Mehitable Washburn, born in Sing Sing, New York, December 2, 1761, died August 26, 1857; daughter of Isaac and Hannah (Lovejoy) Washburn. Isaac Washburn was a member of the Society of Friends. Hannah Lovejoy, his wife, was either born in England, or of English parentage. The Washburns resided in Tarrytown and their house was among those visited by the Continental soldiers in their search for Major Andre, the British spy.
Peter was among the earliest settlers of Lewis county, coming here from Columbia county in 1811 and purchasing a large tract of land about two miles from Copenhagen, and for many years was known as the Ryel settlement, the first school district also being known as the Ryel district.
Kindly send contributions to:
Riverside Cemetery Association
Attn.: Lewis Alexander
Cataract Street, PO Box 573
Copenhagen, NY 13626
Grave photo credit: Lillian Alexander
____________________________________________________________
(???In 1776, Peter lived in Brinkerhoff NY. In 1790, he was in Dutchess Co., NY. In 1800 he was in Columbia Co., NY. In 1811, he lived in Lewis Co., NY. In 1832, he lived in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY and his family moved to Black River Country in Lewis Co, NY.???)
M: 13 May, 1782, Phillipstown, Duchess Co., New York
Below:
Genealogical & Family History of Northern, NY, Page 244
William Richard Cutter, A. M., Editorial Supervisor
Online Edition by Holice, Deb & Pam
RYEL. A diligent research of the early New York records fails to discover the immigrant ancestor of the Ryel mentioned in this article. They were of Dutchess County in the Revolutionary War period and at least one of them was a participant in the struggle for national independence. Speaking of the Ryels and Ryals in general it has been suggested that the original spelling of their surnames may have been Royal, and considering the fact that the orthography of so many of our family names has been changed through incorrect spelling it must be admitted that there is some credence to be placed in that suggestion.
I. Peter Ryel was born in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, July 25, 1759; settled in Hillsdale, Columbia County, prior to 1796; and died December 29, 1843. He was undoubtedly the Peter Ryel or Ryal mentioned in the new York Revolutionary war rolls as having served in Colonel Brinkerhoff's New York Regiment, Dutchess County Militia, during the years 1779-1780. Information at hand states that he participated in the battle of Monmouth, and as that engagement took place June 18, 1778, it would appear that he was enrolled in the Continental Army previous to 1779. There is another record in the same rolls showing that one Peter Royal served as a private in Captain Abraham Ricker's company; also designated the Colonel's Company, Second new York Regiment, commanded by Colonel Philip Cortlandt. He enlisted August 5, 1778, to serve nine months, and was discharged February 17, 1779. Peter Ryel married Mehitable Washburn, born in Sing Sing, New York, December 2, 1761, died August 26, 1857; daughter of Isaac and Hannah (Lovejoy) Washburn. Isaac Washburn was a member of the Society of Friends. Hannah Lovejoy, his wife, was either born in England, or of English parentage. The Washburns resided in Tarrytown and their house was among those visited by the Continental soldiers in their search for Major Andre, the British spy.
Peter was among the earliest settlers of Lewis county, coming here from Columbia county in 1811 and purchasing a large tract of land about two miles from Copenhagen, and for many years was known as the Ryel settlement, the first school district also being known as the Ryel district.
Riverside Cemetery is running out of funds that are used to maintain the grounds. They have cut worker's hours and have limited maintenance to the grounds. Please consider supporting your ancestor's memory by making a financial contribution to Riverside Cemetery. If you would like more information please call Lewis Alexander, President of Riverside Cemetery Association at 315-688-2621.
Kindly send contributions to:
Riverside Cemetery Association
Attn.: Lewis Alexander
Cataract Street, PO Box 573
Copenhagen, NY 13626
Grave photo credit: Lillian Alexander
____________________________________________________________
(???In 1776, Peter lived in Brinkerhoff NY. In 1790, he was in Dutchess Co., NY. In 1800 he was in Columbia Co., NY. In 1811, he lived in Lewis Co., NY. In 1832, he lived in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY and his family moved to Black River Country in Lewis Co, NY.???)
M: 13 May, 1782, Phillipstown, Duchess Co., New York
Below:
Genealogical & Family History of Northern, NY, Page 244
William Richard Cutter, A. M., Editorial Supervisor
Online Edition by Holice, Deb & Pam
RYEL. A diligent research of the early New York records fails to discover the immigrant ancestor of the Ryel mentioned in this article. They were of Dutchess County in the Revolutionary War period and at least one of them was a participant in the struggle for national independence. Speaking of the Ryels and Ryals in general it has been suggested that the original spelling of their surnames may have been Royal, and considering the fact that the orthography of so many of our family names has been changed through incorrect spelling it must be admitted that there is some credence to be placed in that suggestion.
I. Peter Ryel was born in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, July 25, 1759; settled in Hillsdale, Columbia County, prior to 1796; and died December 29, 1843. He was undoubtedly the Peter Ryel or Ryal mentioned in the new York Revolutionary war rolls as having served in Colonel Brinkerhoff's New York Regiment, Dutchess County Militia, during the years 1779-1780. Information at hand states that he participated in the battle of Monmouth, and as that engagement took place June 18, 1778, it would appear that he was enrolled in the Continental Army previous to 1779. There is another record in the same rolls showing that one Peter Royal served as a private in Captain Abraham Ricker's company; also designated the Colonel's Company, Second new York Regiment, commanded by Colonel Philip Cortlandt. He enlisted August 5, 1778, to serve nine months, and was discharged February 17, 1779. Peter Ryel married Mehitable Washburn, born in Sing Sing, New York, December 2, 1761, died August 26, 1857; daughter of Isaac and Hannah (Lovejoy) Washburn. Isaac Washburn was a member of the Society of Friends. Hannah Lovejoy, his wife, was either born in England, or of English parentage. The Washburns resided in Tarrytown and their house was among those visited by the Continental soldiers in their search for Major Andre, the British spy.
Peter was among the earliest settlers of Lewis county, coming here from Columbia county in 1811 and purchasing a large tract of land about two miles from Copenhagen, and for many years was known as the Ryel settlement, the first school district also being known as the Ryel district.
Kindly send contributions to:
Riverside Cemetery Association
Attn.: Lewis Alexander
Cataract Street, PO Box 573
Copenhagen, NY 13626
Grave photo credit: Lillian Alexander
____________________________________________________________
(???In 1776, Peter lived in Brinkerhoff NY. In 1790, he was in Dutchess Co., NY. In 1800 he was in Columbia Co., NY. In 1811, he lived in Lewis Co., NY. In 1832, he lived in Denmark, Lewis Co., NY and his family moved to Black River Country in Lewis Co, NY.???)
M: 13 May, 1782, Phillipstown, Duchess Co., New York
Below:
Genealogical & Family History of Northern, NY, Page 244
William Richard Cutter, A. M., Editorial Supervisor
Online Edition by Holice, Deb & Pam
RYEL. A diligent research of the early New York records fails to discover the immigrant ancestor of the Ryel mentioned in this article. They were of Dutchess County in the Revolutionary War period and at least one of them was a participant in the struggle for national independence. Speaking of the Ryels and Ryals in general it has been suggested that the original spelling of their surnames may have been Royal, and considering the fact that the orthography of so many of our family names has been changed through incorrect spelling it must be admitted that there is some credence to be placed in that suggestion.
I. Peter Ryel was born in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, July 25, 1759; settled in Hillsdale, Columbia County, prior to 1796; and died December 29, 1843. He was undoubtedly the Peter Ryel or Ryal mentioned in the new York Revolutionary war rolls as having served in Colonel Brinkerhoff's New York Regiment, Dutchess County Militia, during the years 1779-1780. Information at hand states that he participated in the battle of Monmouth, and as that engagement took place June 18, 1778, it would appear that he was enrolled in the Continental Army previous to 1779. There is another record in the same rolls showing that one Peter Royal served as a private in Captain Abraham Ricker's company; also designated the Colonel's Company, Second new York Regiment, commanded by Colonel Philip Cortlandt. He enlisted August 5, 1778, to serve nine months, and was discharged February 17, 1779. Peter Ryel married Mehitable Washburn, born in Sing Sing, New York, December 2, 1761, died August 26, 1857; daughter of Isaac and Hannah (Lovejoy) Washburn. Isaac Washburn was a member of the Society of Friends. Hannah Lovejoy, his wife, was either born in England, or of English parentage. The Washburns resided in Tarrytown and their house was among those visited by the Continental soldiers in their search for Major Andre, the British spy.
Peter was among the earliest settlers of Lewis county, coming here from Columbia county in 1811 and purchasing a large tract of land about two miles from Copenhagen, and for many years was known as the Ryel settlement, the first school district also being known as the Ryel district.
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