Notes:

Minnie, George, and Elmer Dexter attended Atco School. Class photo in possession of Jon T. Case.

Baptised the same day as John W. Case.

Minnie lived many years at 403 W.22nd St., Manhattan, in New York before moving to Scranton PA and then to Huntington, WV to live with her sons. She resided with Max Jacoby in both NY and Scranton.

Her delayed birth certificate issued June 15, 1948 was interestingly signed by Sydney Dexter, Notary Public, Narrowsburg, NY. The midwife at her birth was Sarah Bordine, deceased (in 1948).
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Minnie's downstairs neighbor and good friend in NY was Trudy Rosario, 345 8th Ave., Apt. 1B NY 10017.

Indian Orchard School House, Wayne Co., PA by Albert L. Whittaker, Rector, Grace Church, Honesdale, PA

Minnie married John William Case on 4 Mar 1909 in Atco, Wayne Co., PA. John (son of Amza M. Case and Louise Frances Buddenhagen) was born on 27 May 1890 in Welcome Lake, Pike Co., PA; was christened on 28 Apr 1910; died on 7 Jul 1914 in Prompton, Wayne Co., PA; was buried on 10 Jul 1914 in Darling Cemetery, Indian Orchard, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Emily Hallock found in the Methodist Church Records: John W. Case a resident of Eldred, NY married Minnie Dexter also of Eldred, NY on March 3, 1909 by Rev. Walter Walker. This would be in Tustin VR.

1. William Kenneth Case was born on 17 Apr 1908 in Indian Orchard, Wayne Co., PA; died on 24 Mar 1979 in Huntington, Cabell Co., WV; was buried in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.
2. Everett S. Case was born on 13 Dec 1909 in Indian Orchard, Wayne Co., PA; died in 1910 in Indian Orchard, Wayne Co., PA.
3. Harold Laverne Case was born on 1 Apr 1911 in Indian Orchard School House, Wayne Co., PA; died in Nov 1977 in Olyphant, Lackawanna Co., PA.

Minnie married John Lapsansky on 9 Oct 1917 in Grace Church, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA Bethlehem Diocese By Rev. R.H.Kline. John was born about 11 Sep 1889 in Prob. Scranton, PA; died in 1948 in Bronx, NY City, NY; was buried in 1948 in Glen Cove Cemetery, Narrowsburg, Sullivan Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Max Jacoby about 1970 in New York, NY. Max (son of Solomon Jacoby and Johanna Taskus) was born on 30 May 1897 in Hungary; died on 4 Jan 1979 in Balch Springs, Dallas Co., TX, 75180; was buried on 5 Jan 1979 in Chesede Shel Emeth Cemetery, University City, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
There were no children from this marriage (JTC).

Notes:

Moses worked for the Erie Railroad for 48 years and retired on a pension.
He may have lived in Honesdale, Wayne Co., PA

In the latter years of his life, Moses lived in Narrowsburg, Sullivan Co., NY. Marie Case recalls visiting there about 1931. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Lapsansky (Minnie Dexter), following a long illness (cancer). The body was brought to the Dexter home in Scranton for viewing. Funeral services were at the Providence Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Mack Bain officiating. Source: newspaper obituary for Moses Dexter aquired from Minnie Dexter by Jon Case.

Jon Case has a photo taken at the Fireman's Picnic at Narrowsburg, Sullivan Co., NY. Reverse is stamped "for sale by E.H.Decker, View Artist, Narrowsburg, NY."
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Moses is listed as living with his father and mother in the 1870 census for Damascus, Wayne Co., NY 2 doors from Warren Case.

Moses married Lenna Esther Randtel on 8 Jun 1883 in Atco, Wayne Co., PA. Lenna (daughter of Charles G. Randtel and Charlotte S.) was born on 16 Sep 1866 in Atco (Branningville), Wayne Co., PA; died on 25 Sep 1940 in Home Of Minnie Dexter Case/Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA; was buried in 1940 in Glen Cove Cemetery, Narrowsburg, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lenna's mother came to the US from Germany after Lenna arrived, and is believed to have resided in Buffalo, NY with relatives.
She survived Moses. The Randtel name was changed to Randall possibly later.

Lenna is thought to have lived in Narrowsburg, NY.
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Obituary (prob. Scranton newspaper):

"Mrs. Lenna E. Dexter, age 74 years, widow of Moses H. Dexter of Narrowsburg, passed away very suddenly on Wednesday, September 25, 1940 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lapsansky, 632 North Washington Ave., Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Dexter recently sold her home in the village and had gone to live with her daughter, she was living with her daughter but a short while when death claimed her.

The deceased was born at Atco, Wayne Co., PA., on September 16, 1866. Surviving are two sons Elmer of Dalton, Pa. and George R. of Long Island City, N.Y., the above named daughter, Mrs. Minnie Lapsansky and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hawker of Atco. Five grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive. The funeral service was held on Saturday, September 28th at two o'clock at the Methodist Church; Rev. Harold Davies officiating, interment in the Glen Cove Cemetery."

Notes:

Married:
"After their marriage the couple worked for four months for W.D.Guinnip in his store at Atco. They then moved to Barkely Lake until about 1886 when they moved to Port Jervis, NY, for eight years... About 1923 they purchased a home in Narrowsburg, NY (DVN 6/9/1933).
Poplierz, p.63)

Notes:

According to Dexters of the Delaware Valley by Eldred and Popliarz George was the son of Jonathan and Jennett (Seymour) Dexter born 9/30/1832 d. 4/22/1908. He was called "Maumee" after a river in Ohio.

1870 census shows George Dexter in Damascus at age 37 Roll 1464, p.108. It also shows a George Dexter m. to "Mercy" (I have seen the name Mercy Skinner in genealogy lists several times.)

Dexter name meant a dyer in Old English.

Marie Case's notes showed George possibly married to Emma Skinner. It is thought she may have been related to the Canfields - could they have meant the Calkins? She recalled the name Ida Blake Calkins as being in the family tree somewhere.

The 1860 census shows a George Dexter, age 25, living in Damascus next door to Moses Calkins.

LDS Ancestral file 4.17 lists a George W. Dexter b. 1839 Wayne Co., PA m. Helen Skinner b. 8/23/1843 in Wayne Co., PA. Helen was the daughter of Albro Skinner, son of Nathan Skinner and Sarah Calkins. Sarah d. 1854 in Cochecton, Sullivan Co., NY. Many notes on the Skinner family who were early pioneers of the Delaware valley.

Dave Skinner of Tallahassee, FL, skinnerd@gossimer.nettally.com, is researching Helen above. Their children were Albro, Richard R., Mary Celestia, and Georgia Dexter. From "The Skinner Kinsmen" by Mrs. Gordon Wahl. She lists as a reference Mrs. R.R.Beegle of Middletown, NY. This line is carried down to George and Helen's son Albro, to Melvin L. Dexter and Robert M. Dexter.

There is likely a relationship of George to Warren Case's wife, Lura Dexter from Damascus, Wayne Co., PA but not yet proven. Warren and George appear on the same 1870 census page.

1850 Census shows Jonathan Dexter with a son, George age 19. Jonathan was 49 at the time.

The Glen Cove Cemetery listing shows:
George Dexter 9/30/1832 - 4/22/1908
his wife Augusta 8/21/1841 - June 4, 1915
their son Fred O. Dexter 1/23/1880 - Mar 18, 1904

George married Mercy (Emma) Skinner on 8 Jan 1859. Mercy was born about 1843; died before 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to Minnie Dexter, Emma was related to the Canfields.

Notes:

The Glen Cove listing also shows possible other children:
William Randtel 1868 - 1882
Charles A Randtel 1870 - 1882
Gertie M Randtel 1873 - 1882

Charles + Charlotte S.. Charlotte was born about 13 Apr 1836; died on 22 Aug 1902; was buried in 1902 in Glen Cove Cemetery, Narrowsburg, Sullivan Co., NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From an old photo in posession of Todd Case: "This is Lenna Dexter Grandmother Randtel who came from Germany after my father died."
It is assumed Minnie Dexter wrote this note. "She lived in Buffalo, NY with cousins." I don't know whether this was Charlotte or her Mother-in-law. The photo is stamped on the reverse: "From People's Gallery, 191 E. Seneca Street, Same side as Southern Hotel, Buffalo, NY."

Birthdate and Death based on In Memoriam cards printed when she died. (Is this Lenna or Charlotte?) One card to Mrs. Charles Randall died 8/28/1902, the other to Mrs. Charlotte S. Randtel d. 8/22/1902. Don't know why this discrepancy.

Charlotte S. came to the US from Germany after Lenna.

Notes:

Was the 3rd Justice of the Peace at Big Eddy.
Tombstone under a large tree at Glen Cove Cemetery.
The Glen Cove Cemetery Listing at the Delaware Co. web site has his death year as 1868.
The 1850 census listed a second Thomas as living in the Jonathan Dexter home, no age given.
All children but Phebe (NY) were born in PA.
Another Moses Dexter family lived in the next house. A Daniel Dexter family also lived in the next home. Probably all brothers.

There is an Elam Dexter buried near Jonathan and Phebe d. 2/27/1864 age 43y, 11m, 17d (from Glen Cove listing).

From August 29, 1850 Census, Damascus Twp., Wayne Co., PA, dwelling #231, family #232, Henry Welsh, Enumerator:
Value of Attended Can read &
Name: Age: Sex: Occupation: Real Estate: Born: School: Write:
Jonathon Dexter 49 M Farmer $1,000 NY No
Phebe 30 F NY
David 23 M Farmer PA
Moses 21 M PA
George 19 M PA Yes
Louisa 16 F PA
Elias 13 M PA Yes
Sarah 10 F PA Yes
Jonathon 7 M PA Yes
Thomas 4 M PA
Octavia 7/12 F PA
Thomas M PA
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Will of Jonathan DEXTER

Surrogate Court, Wills, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, DEXTER, Jonathan, Damascus 2-291-292:

Wayne Co. Will Book 2:291, No. 1156 Last Will and Testament of Jonathan Dexter

In the name of God amen I Jonathon DEXTER of the Township of Damascus County of Wayne and state of Pennsylvania being sick in body but of sound mind memory and understanding. (Praised be God for it.) Considering the certainty of Death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and to the end that I may be better prepaired to leave this world whenever it Should please God to call me hence do therefore make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say first and principally I commited my soul into the hands of Almighty God my Creator and as to my affairs here my desire is to be Buried decently and that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently may be. I give and bequeath the farm situate in the Township of Damascus County and State aforesaid known as the Homestead or Residence to my two sons Thomas and Silas Reserving for my dear wife Phebe Ann Her maintenance from the same during her life or as long as she remains my widow also to use and occupy the Dwelling house as long as she
remains a widow as aforesaid and to have and to hold the household goods Beds and Bedding Chairs tables Stoves Spinning wheels and all thing belonging to the household for her benefit and to bring up the minor Children I give and bequeath to my two minor Children Daughters Victoria and Harriet one hundred dollars each on their becoming twenty one years of age. And to my daughter Octavia I give and bequeath ten dollars to Amanda Canfield I give and bequeath fifty dollars to my grand son Marion Thomas I give and bequeath ten dollars.

And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint Jonathan Stanton of Damascus aforesaid Sole executor and my Wife Ann Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament declaring all former Wills void and further Request the Executor and Executrix to see to and give the four minor Children a good Common English Education as circumstances will permit - and the outstanding dues and demands I recommend to be collected and applied on my just debts which I think will satisfy the same if not to sell some of the stock on the farm to discharge the same and I bequest the personal property after paying as aforesaid to my wife to keep and bring up the minor Children the two boys and girls above cited.. In Testimony whereof I the Testator have to this My last Will and Testament set my hand and seal the fourth day of April AD 1867.

Jonathan Dexter (LS)

Signed sealed and declared by said Testator as and for his last will and Testament in presence of us who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other hast subscribed our names as witnesses.

Wayne County, PA
T W [illegible]
John [illegible -- Huber or Haber?]
Stephen C. Wright

This day before me Thomas Hawley Register for the Probate of Wills and granting Letters of Administration personally came John [illegible -- Huber or Haber?] and Stephen C. Wright the subscribing witnesses to the above Will who being duly sworn according to law do say that they were present and saw and heard Johnathan Dexter the Testator sign seal publish pronounce and declare the foregoing instrument of writing as and for his last Will and Testament and that at the time of so doing he was of sound mind memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge and belief. Witness my hand and seal at the Registers Office in Honesdale this 10th day of February 1868. {Reg. Seal} Thomas Hawkey Register

And now to wit in the same day Letters Testamentary were granted to the above name Executor and Executrix. (See files) Thomas Hawkey Register
Probated 2/10/1868 (Popielarz).

Jonathan married Jennette Seymour on 4 Jan 1825 in Cochecton, NY. Jennette was born in 1805; died on 8 Apr 1834. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Popliearz book:
"He married at Cochecton, NY, on 4 Jan. 1825, for his first wife, Jennette Seymour (SD Bible Record), although an obituary of Moses Y. Dexter gives her last name as "Young" (TWI 3 May 1899). She was born in 1805 and died 8 April 1834 (SD Bible Record)."