Random Notes Made by Ida Moses (53)

From Conversations with Thomas Moses, Jr. (3)

In England, Grandfather and Grandmother (Thomas and Jane) lived on Dansome Lane and on Starchhouse Lane, Patterton Haven, and Yorkshire County.

Grandfather and a half-brother- never heard from him. His parents died when he was very young. Grandmother’s parents died when she was 12.

The family crossed the river Humber, then took the train to London. They considered going to Australia but for the 4 month trip. Grandmother had a sister who went to Canada (?). (This should have been Australia see note A.) Another sister and brother died, leaving some nieces.

They left London March 22, and landed in the U.S.A. April 30 or May 1- 5 weeks and 2 days.

Grandmother, Martha and Jennie came 1^st class: Grandfather, John, Thomas, William and Andrew in steerage. John was 15 years old and Andrew was 2.

The first ten days of the Atlantic trip the weather was fine, then the storms came.

They went by boat to Troy and on the Erie Canal to near Utica. Lucy was born there.

When Grandfather looked down and saw just a glimpse of the lake, he said that would be his farm. He bought the farm and stock from Daniel Hoag for $1200.00

Grandmother carried the baby Lucy to Binghamton when 3 months old, to have her baptized.

Grandfather worked in a brick yard in Binghamton. He walked home and carried a stone of flour (14pounds) on his back.

One day when Uncle Tom and I were walking near Rockbottom Bridge in Binghamton, he pointed to the place where the bath house now stands (1958) and said, “That is where I drilled my troops”.

Note A Re: Jane Moses’ sister

According to Charles and Etta, Jane’s sister, her husband and 6 children sailed from England to Australia in December 1848. They changed ships in Spain and again in North Africa, and as told to me (Everett), no word was received from them after that. It was Charles opinion that the ship was lost with all aboard. Letters sent to Australia were never answered