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     Anna was born at Little Falls, Herkimer Co, NY, on 1 December 1794.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell. She married John Eaton in 1815.¹ Anna died in 1883.¹
     Her married name was Eaton.

     Lucy was born at Fairfield, Ny. She was the daughter of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell.
     Her married name was Cole. She resided at Cattaraugus Co., Ny, in 1891.

     Amanda was born at Fairfield, Ny. She was the daughter of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell. She married Jacob Phillip Nellis on 14 October 1823. Amanda died on 29 August 1844 at Fairfield, Ny.
     As of 14 October 1823,her married name was Nellis. For a period of time after his daughter Amanda's death, he had custody of her children.

     Lydia was born at Fairfield, Ny. She was the daughter of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell.
     Her married name was Smith.

     Matilda was born at Fairfield, Ny. She was the daughter of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell. She married Alonzo Cady Wilcox at Fairfield, Ny, on 24 November 1836.
     As of 24 November 1836,her married name was Wilcox.

     Elijah was born at Fairfield, NY, on 11 April 1805.¹ He was the son of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell. He married Anna Feeter on 14 January 1829.¹ Elijah died on 19 April 1890.¹
     He resided at Fairfield, Ny, before 1866. He resided at Preble, Cortland Co., NY, after March 1866. He resided at Manheim, Ny, before 1891.

     Daniel was born at Fairfield, Ny. He was the son of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell. He married Margaret Failing. Daniel died on 8 March 1871 at Litchfield, Ill.

     Samantha was born at Fairfield, Ny. She was the daughter of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell. Conflicting evidence states that Samantha was born at Eaton's Bush, Herkimer Co., NY, on 5 January 1810.¹ She married John Dietz Nellis on 29 September 1829. Married by Rev. Calvin Carpenter. Other sources have given the marriage dates as 17 Sep, 10 Nov, and 11 Nov.. Samantha died on 17 August 1919 At age 109 years, 8 months, and 11 days. at New York. At age 109 years, 8 months, and 11 days..¹
     As of 29 September 1829,her married name was Nellis. She resided at Naples, Ontario Co., NY, in 1900.¹ She resided at Naples, Ontario Co., NY, in 1911.¹ She resided at Cacadaigua, Ontario Co., NY, in 1913.¹ According to Kathleen McLaughlin (kmclaugh@wcnet.org) Samantha was a member of the DAR through the service of Elijah Stanton 1754-1841. She was proud that she could trace her family back to Lord Byrain of Stanton Castile.

She forwarded copies of two newspaper articles, one appeared on her 99th birthday and the other on her 103rd birthday. The newspapers are not identified.

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#1 MORE THAN 99 YEARS OF AGE
Father of Mrs. Samantha Nellis of Naples, Was One of George Washington's Body Guard
Naples, Jan 12. - Mrs. Samantha Stnaton Nellis, of Naples, whjo reached a noteworthy mile stone in a long and useful life on January 5th, in the celebration of her 99th birthday, has had an experience shared by few.

At this advanced age she is still able to read, do fine sewing, enjoy conversation with her friends, attend church services, and help about the house. In short she is as active3 in mind and body as the majority of persons many years younger.

As a member of Astenovgen Chapter, D.A.R., and as one of the few real daughters, she is much interested in and very proud of the honor pertaining to such membership.

Mrs. Nellis has the enviable distinction of a lineage traced back ot the direct paternal line of the Stantons for twenty-four generations, to Bryan,, Lord of Stanton Castle, a contemporary of Edward the Confessor in 1048. A.D. The ninth gneeration brings her to Robert Washington, ancester of George Washington.

Her father was Elijah Stanton, one of Washington's body guards, and the family home was at Fairfield, N.Y. where she was born in 1810.. In 1829 she was married to John W. Nellis, and in 1843 they came to Naples, making this their home from that time. Her husband died many years ago, and one son remains of her family of four children, J. Vanen Nellis, with whom she lives. For sixty-three years she lived on the large farm --(torn) from the village, whjich is still (in...torn) the possession of the family.

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#2 Age Rests lightly on Woman 103 Years Old [note the spelling of Sumantha rather than the correct Samantha throughout the article]

Mrs. Sumantha Nellis of Naples, N.Y., Does Farm Work Daily, Indoors and Out - is Real D.A.R.

Canandaigua, Jan. 27 - (Special). -- Ontario county has a real Daughter of the American Revoilution, and she has just celebrated her 103d birthday.

She is Mrs. Sumantha Stanton Nellis of Naples. Mrs. Nellis is old in years only, and aside from a slight deafness, her faculties are normal. At the celebration of her 103d birthday, a few days ago, she was the leading spirit of the affair, and remarked that she felt as though she could climb a tree.

Each year for several years past she has received her friends on her birthday anniversary, preparing with her own hands luncheon, and entertaining her guests most delightfully. Last summer, Mrs. Nellis packed 800 bushels of grapes, and engaged in other active work indoors and out, upon the fine farm upon which she resides. She busies herself daily with actual farm duties, is fond of company, attends church, and is no more lost to the busy world about her than she was 50 years ago.

Mrs. Nellis was born at Eaton's Rush, a settlement in the town of Little Falls, this state. She was the youngest of eight girls and three boys born to Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell. At the age of 19 she was married to John D. Nellis, and the young couple settled at Belfast, Allegany county, where they resided until 1844, when they went to Naples. Mr. Nellis died 27 years aqgo, and since then the sturdy mother had buried three sons and one daughter, her entire family.

Mrs. Nellis' father, Elijah Stanton, was born at Preston, Conn, in 1754. When a young man he enlisted in the Revolutionary army in which he rendered conspicuous service. He was wounded severely in one of the battles in New Jersey, and as sonn as he was able to walk he was back with his regiment. Soon afterward he was taken prisoner and confined in a filthy prison where they had smallpox. He was later exchanged and served to the end of the war, receiving honorable discharge. For a time he served as one of General Washington's bodyguard.

Mrs. Nellis has been for several years a member of Astenrogan chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, of Little Falls, her distinction as a real daughter having been shared at that time by only eight others in the United States. Mrs. Nellis is very proud of her certificate of membership, which reads as follows:

"This ceritfies that Sumantha Stanton Nellis is a regularly approved member of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in connections with the Astenrogen chapter, having been admitted by virtue of descent from Elijah Stanton, who with unfailing loyalty, rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier during the Revolutionary war."

Mrs. Nellis boasts a sturdy lineage back to the 11th century, tracing her family for 24 generations, to Byron, Lord of Stanton Castle.

     John Warren Stanton was the son of Elijah Stanton and Lucy Goodell. John died circa 1840 Unmarried.. Unmarried..

     John was born at Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY, on 4 November 1807. On the Philip Nellis homestead..¹ He was the son of Peter Philip Nellis and Margaret Spraker. He married Samantha Stanton on 29 September 1829. Married by Rev. Calvin Carpenter. Other sources have given the marriage dates as 17 Sep, 10 Nov, and 11 Nov.. John died on 19 January 1884 at Naples, Ontario Co., NY.¹
     A census listed John as head of household at Naples, Ontario Co., NY, in 1850.¹ A census listed John as head of household at Naples, Ontario Co., NY, in 1860.¹ A census listed John as head of household at Italy, Yates Co., NY, in 1880.¹ A census listed John as head of household at Naples, Ontario Co., NY, in 1887.¹ According to Kathleen McLaughlin (kmclaugh@wcnet.org) he was a dairy farmer. Lived in Herkimer Co., said to have moved to Belfast, Allegeny Co., NY and by 1836 was in Naples, Ontario Co., NY after having traded farms with Justus Neeley.

     She married Daniel Stanton. Margaret died on 31 May 1863 at Belfast, Allegany Co., Ny.
     Her married name was Stanton.

     Anna was born at Manheim, Ny, on 9 January 1808.¹ She was the daughter of William Feeter. She married Elijah Stanton on 14 January 1829.¹ Anna died on 20 April 1885 at Preble, Cortland Co., NY.¹
     As of 14 January 1828,her married name was Stanton.

     Alonzo was born on 27 November 180. He was the son of Thomas Wilcox and Margaret Crippen. He married Matilda Stanton at Fairfield, Ny, on 24 November 1836.
     He resided at Springfield, WI, in 1891.

     Jacob was born on 24 June 1795. He was the son of Phillip Nellis. He married Amanda Stanton on 14 October 1823. Jacob died on 14 June 1883 at Rome, Ny.
     Of Palatine, Montgomery Co., NY. He was married once before his marriage to Amanda and twice after her death.

     John Eaton was born on 25 December 1791..¹ He was the son of John Eaton Jr. and Mehitable Richardson.¹ He married Anna Stanton in 1815.¹ John Eaton died on 5 October 1863 at Eatonville, Herkimer Co, NY.¹ He was buried on 6 October 1863 at Eatonville, Herkimer Co, NY.¹

     John Tracy was the son of Nathan Tracy and Mary Arnold. He married Polly Stanton.
     He resided at Charlestown, Ny. He resided at Hamilton, Ny. The order of birth in the William Stanton book does not agree with the birthdates. He lists Lucy as the youngest of all the children yet gives her birthdate as 1817 putting her closer to the oldest Mary born in 1815.

     Daniel Palmer was the son of Adin Palmer and Lois Stanton.

     Allen Palmer was the son of Adin Palmer and Lois Stanton.

     Abel Palmer was the son of Adin Palmer and Lois Stanton.

     Isaac Palmer was the son of Adin Palmer and Lois Stanton.

     Adin Palmer Jr. was the son of Adin Palmer and Lois Stanton.

     Rowland Palmer was the son of Adin Palmer and Lois Stanton.

     Garner Palmer was the son of Adin Palmer and Lois Stanton.

     Lois Palmer was the daughter of Adin Palmer and Lois Stanton.

     James was born at Norwich, Conn. He was the son of Daniel Stanton and Sally Jackson. He married Rebecca Jones. James died in June 1865 at Pine Grove Township, Warren Co., Pa.
     He resided at Warren Co., Pa, in 1891.

     Rebecca was born on 17 December 1782. She married James G. Stanton. Rebecca died.
     Her married name was Stanton.

     Sally was born at NY on 25 December 1794. She was the daughter of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. She married Harris Coats on 24 January 1815. Sally died on 20 November 1865.
     As of 24 January 1815,her married name was Coats.

     Amos was born at Preston, New London, CT. Some of his children say he was born in Plymouth, NY.. He was the son of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. He married Lillas H. Johnson in 1820. Amos died on 20 February 1883.
     He resided. He resided. Amos was a Univeralist; a Democrat and a farmer.

     Lucinda Stanton was the daughter of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. Lucinda died on 17 May 1868 at New York State.
     Her married name was Beldin.

     Warren Stanton was the son of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. He married Irene Y. Lewis on 7 January 1827. Warren died on 20 April 1874 Whebn listed with his siblings, his death date is. Whebn listed with his siblings, his death date is.
     When listed with his siblings, his birth date is given as April 20, When listed as an individual, his birth date is Apr 21.

     Eunice Stanton was the daughter of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. She married Calvin W. French in 1820. Eunice died on 2 May 1877.
     As of 1820,her married name was French.

     Belinda Stanton was the daughter of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. Belinda died on 3 January 1885.
     Her married name was Pierce.

     Robert was born at Plymouth, Ny. He was the son of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. He married Ruhana Johnson in 1829. Robert died on 25 October 1865.
     He was a Methodist, a farmer, and a Democrat.

     Laura Stanton was the daughter of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. Laura died on 17 April 1872.
     Her married name was Lewis.

     Eliza was born at Plymouth, Ny, on 4 October 1814. She was the daughter of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. She married Alfred Allen at Pharsalia, Ny, on 2 June 1833. No issue..
     As of 2 June 1833,her married name was Allen. She resided at North Pitcher, Chenango Co., Ny, in 1891.

     Lavinia Stanton was the daughter of Daniel Stanton and Mehetable Morton. Lavinia died on 18 September 1877.
     Her married name was Clark.

     Dewitt Clark was the son of Lavinia Stanton.

     Prudence Clark was the daughter of Lavinia Stanton.
     Her married name was Crandall. She resided at New York, Ny, in 1891.

     He married Eliza Stanton at Pharsalia, Ny, on 2 June 1833. No issue.. Alfred died.
     He was a Methodist, a farmer, and a Republican.

     Cyrus V. Lewis was the son of Laura Stanton.
     He resided at North Pitcher, Ny, in 1891.

     She married Robert Stanton in 1829. Ruhana died.
     As of 1829,her married name was Stanton.

     Calvin was born on 22 June 1800. He was the son of Asher French and (?) (?). He married Eunice Stanton in 1820. Calvin died on 4 May 1881.
     He resided in 1821.

     Irene was born on 2 February 1807. She married Warren Stanton on 7 January 1827. Irene died on 30 September 1872.
     As of 7 January 1827,her married name was Stanton. The William Stanton book lists her both as Irena and Irene.

     She married Amos Stanton in 1820. Lillas died on 1 October 1877.
     As of 1820,her married name was Stanton.

     Harris Coats was born on 19 April 1795 at Conn.. He married Sally Stanton on 24 January 1815. Harris died on 26 December 1875 at Pharsalia, NY.
     He resided at Conn on 19 April 1795. He was a farmer and Democrat.

     Mary Stanton was the daughter of Joseph Stanton.

     Eunice Stanton was the daughter of Joseph Stanton.

     Sarah Stanton was the daughter of Joseph Stanton.

     Roswell Stanton was the son of Joseph Stanton.
     He resided at So. Westerlo, Ny, on 23 November 1790.

     Huldah Stanton was the daughter of Joseph Stanton.