The Family of Joseph VanVleck and Hester Francisco
I am working from Yates Co., NY Surrogate Court records for the estate of Michael A. FRANCISCO who died 14 December, 1864 at the Town of Potter. His will went through the probate process early in 1865. Named as an heir was his sister, Hester Francisco VAN VLECK, deceased, late wife of Joseph VanVleck. Their children were Abigail VanVleck (circa 1806-circa 1880, married Perry CHASE, two known children), James H. VanVleck, Michael F. VanVleck, Joseph VanVleck and Abraham "Abram" VanVleck (circa 1825-before 1865, married Emily ?, their children were Marvin G., Trucilla W. and Edwin).
Hester Francisco was born 16 May, 1789 at the Town of Schagticoke, Rensselaer Co., NY, the seventh of the ten children of Abraham and Hester (VAN DER COOK) Francisco. She died 6 March, 1837 at the Town of Gorham, Ontario Co., NY and lies buried in Lord Cemetery, Town of Gorham.
According to inquiries made by the Yates Co. Surrogate Court pursuant to the disposal of this estate, Perry and Abigail (VanVleck) Chase were found to be living in Gorham in February of 1865; James H. VanVleck resided in Indiana, Michael F. VanVleck was located in Manitowoc, WI, Joseph VanVleck was living in Illinois and Abram VanVleck was deceased. Abram VanVleck's share of the estate went to his children, all three of whom are listed as minors residing in the Town of Gorham, Ontario Co., NY.
I have no vital data whatsoever for the senior Joseph VanVleck or for the middle three of his children by Hester. (I would also like to have any additional information that might be available on the other two if possible.) Does anyone have a clue? Any assistance would be gratefully appreciated!