Thirteenth Generation

1736. Emily C Chatfield was born on 23 April 1833 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died on 27 March 1924 at the age of 90 in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Emily was buried in Evergreen Cmtry., New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Have letter she wrote: Cheryl (Chatfield) Thompson.

Letter from Emily (Chatfield) Sperry, New Haven, CT, sister of Enos Beecher Chatfield, to Nellie Chatfield, Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of Enos Beecher and Mary Elizabeth (Seymour) Chatfield.

New Haven Feb. 17th, 1899
My dear niece Nellie
Your letter of Jan. 20th did not reach me until Feb. 15th. Someone must have taken it from the post office by mistake and carried it in their pocket ever since. It had been opened. We found it at our front door before the postman had been around that morning. I will make inquiry and find out if there is another Emily C. Sperry in New Haven. I notice by the envelope it was received in New Haven Jan. 27th.
Well, dear Nellie we were very glad to hear once more from your family. The last letter we had received from anyone was from Emma, June 3rd, 1894. I was negligent in answering but finally sent her a letter, guess it might have been months afterwards. In that letter I requested her to send me a copy of the names of my father's family recorded in the family Bible of Enos Chatfield. Your father being the eldest son felt he should have the family Bible, so we gave it to him.

(NOTE FROM CHERYL: Who has it now?)

I had a letter from a lawyer in Minneapolis, Minn. asking for data of our family, very likely your family have received letters from him, as I referred him to you. I will enclose the envelope so you can have his address.
Dear Nellie, we are all so sorry for you, and all the dear children. Your loss is a severe one. I can sympathize with you in the great affliction. Home is desolate without a mother. You did have a good mother. I visited your home twice, once while living in Dubuque and remember how everything was at that time. I shall never forget the faithfulness of your sister Lucy, while you folks lived in the cabin on "Cedar Bottoms". I thought she was so kind and competent to go ahead with the care of the house and relieve her mother. Then again in 1884 we found her the same helpful daughter in the home. My mother always said that there was a blessing to follow the child that was kind and obedient to their parents. Certainly, Lucy will have God's blessing. Cheer up, dear niece, God will reward you.
Cousin Fannie Neal visited us last fall and informed us of your dear mother's death. She heard it through Eliza Pomeroy, of Janesville, Wisconsin. Some of you wrote to Mr. Handy. We did not hear the cause.
Your brothers and sisters are quite scattered. How many children has Augusta. How could she stay so long from home and from May until Sept.? Lucy should be well paid for all her years of care and watchfulness over the family. Did your mother make a will? Seems to me she should have done so. Am glad Emma has a kind husband and a comfortable home. What is your brother Edward doing?
How well I remember Charley.
Have never seen Fred, since your folks lived in Wilton, Iowa, 1856. Well, hope all are doing well. Like to hear good reports.
Now I must give you news of your relations here. Aunt Hattie Warner lives at number 10 University Place, New Haven. Arthur Warner, their son, and family live in the same house with them. Mary their daughter, teaches in the kindergarten, public school, boards home. Uncle Egbert Warner, is losing his mind. He had to give up business. His general health is good, may live several years. Auntie does the work for the three in family and looks after Uncle Egbert. She seems very well. Aunt Julia is a great worker in the church (does sewing for Mary Warner), and her mother, sister Hattie, beside.) Uncle William has rheumatism which troubles him. Manages to get about and use his pair of horses. He does a great deal of riding during the summer. Is very good to take different people to ride. He likes to take a drive up to Oxford when the traveling is fine. We get a treat once or twice during the summer. Wales Chatfield your only own uncle living, on your father's side, lives on the old homestead in Oxford. They have only two children. William Everett is 22 years old, works on the farm with his father, unmarried. Mary the daughter is 17. She has been attending school for 2 years in N.H. and boarded with us. The first year, 1897, she attended a young ladies school, stayed there one year. Her health would not permit of her graduation. This year she is home. She may teach next season if her mother can spare her help.
Your Uncle Heibus (Heber's) widow and family are living in Ansonia, Connecticut. Carrie, the eldest daughter is married, has one little girl, they live with the mother. Edward, died when he was 24. The twins, (Ruth Wooster & Charles Heber), are now 20 years old.
Charles Heber is in the clothing store, boards home. Ruth has learned dressmaking. She also lives at home.
They are very nice to their mother. All are doing well. Jennie (Heber's wife), & Jennie (Wales' wife), were here about two weeks ago, and spent the night. Wales' wife (Jennie) was visiting Heber's wife (Jennie), for a week in Ansonia, so they surprised us with a short visit. Our family are well. Julia, is with her parents still. She is a very kind, helpful daughter. She is not married. We are glad to keep her with us. Lonie, (probably Lucius Bruton), and family live nearby on the same street. They have two children. Ruth will be five the 24th of next May. Everett will be three the 27th of June.
Our son Frederick Alfred, lives in Chicago, our business is there, residence is in Oak Park, Illinoia., one of the suburbs. They have two boys, Donald Draper, and Frederick Lewis. Donald will be five in April. Frederick was three the 16th of this month. He lost his wife year ago last August. She was a beautiful woman, and we all loved her, and it was very hard to have her called away so early in life.
I will send you a memorial, so you can judge something of her loveliness of life and character. You may keep it as we have another. The picture is excellent of her. Fred has just married another sister, Grace Draper. They were married the 7th of this month.
Grace is another very sweet and lovable girl. She has lived with our son ever since Fannydied. She will be a good mama for those children. (Fred), is connected with the Frank B. White Company, Agricultural Advertising, 17th floor of the Fisher Building, Chicago.) He is doing very nicely, has a good business. I was out there in Nov. after Fanny died. Julia, went home cousin Fannie Neal last Oct. and stayed a month with them.
Fred has two beautiful children.
Your Uncle Lucius and Aunt Emily, had some pictures taken three years ago. (When we had been married 40 years) We have a few left, will send one of each to you, and if any of the other members of your family desire one, just write to us and we will remember them also.
Now dear Nellie, I must stop. Thanking you for such a nice letter. I shall send the photos and memorial together in a day or two and direct to you. When you write again address me Mrs. L. P. Sperry, 96 Lyon St. and it will reach me all right. Give our love, and sympathy to each member of the family. Uncle Lucius and Cousin Julia send love to all.
Be sure and tell me who has the Family Bible. Fred being the eldest son, should have it. Do write soon to your loving aunt.
Emily C. Sperry
96 Lyon St.

Lived at 257 Sherman Avenue, New Haven., CT.

Emily C Chatfield and Lucius Perkins Sperry were married 29 Jan/Jun 1856 in St Peters Church, Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Lucius Perkins Sperry, son of Burton Sperry and Elizabeth Perkins, was born on 18 December 1827 in Bethany [now Beacon Falls], New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He died on 26 August 1904 at the age of 76 in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He lived in Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa, USA. Lucius lived in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. He lived in Woodbridge, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. CENSUS 1880:
Event Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut.
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age BPL Occupation Fath's BPL Moth's BPL
Lucius P. SPERRY Self M Male W 51 CT Mason Builder CT CT
Emily C. SPERRY Wife M Fem W 47 CT Keeping House CT CT
Fred'k A. SPERRY Son S Male W 16 CT At Scho
Julia E. SPERRY Dau S Fem W 10 CT At Scho
Lucius B. SPERRY Son S Male W 8 CT At Scho
John DURRIE Other S Male W 60 CT Artist CT CT
RESIDENCE: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut
LDS FHL Film # 1254106; NA Film # T9-0106; Page # 178B.

Emily C Chatfield and Lucius Perkins Sperry had the following children:

3106	i.	Delia Frances Sperry was born on 13 June 1858 in Florence, Douglas Co., Nebraska, USA. She was christened on 3 September 1859 in Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska, USA. She died on 7 May 1864 at the age of 5 in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Delia was buried in Evergreen Cmtry., New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Births and Christenings name: Della Frances Sperry gender: Female baptism/christening date: 03 Sep 1859 baptism/christening place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska birth date: 13 Jun 1858 birthplace: Florence, N. T. father's name: Lucuis Sperry mother's name: Emily Chatfield indexing project (batch) number: C71457-1 system origin: Nebraska-EASy source film number: 869274
+3107	ii.	Frederick Alfred Sperry.
3108	iii.	Julia Evaline Sperry was born on 22 August 1869 in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She died on 9 January 1957 at the age of 87 in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. She was buried in Evergreen Cmtry., New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut, USA. Prob. never married.
+3109	iv.	Lucius Burton Sperry.