Herkimer Family
Those descended from William H.H. Wilcox are also directly descended from George Herkimer, who served in the Revolutionary War and whose brother, General Nicholas Herkimer, also famously served in the Revolution and for whom Herkimer County, NY was named. Here are some stories and information about the Herkimer family.
To see where some of the Herkimers are buried, please go here.
To see where some of the Herkimers are buried, please go here.
Our line from George Herkimer
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Daughters of the American Revolution Certificate for Descendants (see it larger)
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The Battle of Oriskany
Gen. Nicholas Herkimer was a famous general of the Revolutionary War and considered a hero of the Battle of Oriskany, where he was fatally injured. Nicholas' brother, George Herkimer is listed as Georg Herchheimer on the roster of those who fought in the Battle of Oriskany, but there has been some debate on whether he was there. Their other brother, Johan Jost Herkimer, was initially a patriot but then joined with the Loyalist forces and was on the opposite side of his brother, Nicholas, at the Battle of Oriskany.
Other members of our family besides the Herkimers fought (and died) at the Battle of Oriskany, including those of the Loucks/Laux, Petrie, Bell, Bellinger and Timmerman families.
Private George Henry Bell - husband of Catharina Herkimer (sister of Gen. Nicholas and Capt. George Herkimer), was taken prisoner at the Battle of Oriskany.
Col. Peter P. Bellinger - husband of Delia Herkimer (another sister of Gen. Nicholas and Capt. George Herkimer), was killed at the Battle of Oriskany. However, some rosters don't list him as killed in the battle.
Marcus Petrie - brother of Catherine Petrie and uncle to Gen. Nicholas and George Herkimer, is mentioned as having died in the Battle of Oriskany but he is not listed on the roster, unless he is Dietrich M. Petrie. There are two others with the surname Petrie: Han Jost and Wilhelm Petrie
Another roster of those from the Battle of Oriskany is here.
Other members of our family besides the Herkimers fought (and died) at the Battle of Oriskany, including those of the Loucks/Laux, Petrie, Bell, Bellinger and Timmerman families.
Private George Henry Bell - husband of Catharina Herkimer (sister of Gen. Nicholas and Capt. George Herkimer), was taken prisoner at the Battle of Oriskany.
Col. Peter P. Bellinger - husband of Delia Herkimer (another sister of Gen. Nicholas and Capt. George Herkimer), was killed at the Battle of Oriskany. However, some rosters don't list him as killed in the battle.
Marcus Petrie - brother of Catherine Petrie and uncle to Gen. Nicholas and George Herkimer, is mentioned as having died in the Battle of Oriskany but he is not listed on the roster, unless he is Dietrich M. Petrie. There are two others with the surname Petrie: Han Jost and Wilhelm Petrie
Another roster of those from the Battle of Oriskany is here.
Ft Herkimer Church and Cemetery
This was the site of the original fort Herkimer and stone house built by Johan Jost Herkimer, father of Gen. Nicholas Herkimer. Nicholas Herkimer and his brother George (my direct ancestor) were born here. Several of our relatives including our ancestor Johan Jost Herkimer (father of general Nicholas Herkimer and George Herkimer etc.) are buried in the cemetery. The Observer-Dispatch took some great photos of the church in 2015, which can be seen here. I visited this site with my family on July 7, 2016. More of my photos can be viewed on the Herkimer Family Photos page.
Books and articles about the Herkimer Family (that you can view online)
Early Families of Herkimer County, NY by William V.H. Barker - you can search for various family surnames including Herkimer
The Book of Names, Especially Relating to the Early Palatines and the First Settlers in the Mohawk Valley by Lou D. MacWethy - references to the Herkimer family
The Book of Names, Especially Relating to the Early Palatines and the First Settlers in the Mohawk Valley by Lou D. MacWethy - references to the Herkimer family
Forts, Rum, Slaves, and the Herkimers' Rise to Power in the Mohawk Valley (by Cynthia G. Falk) - discusses Gen. Nicholas Herkimer, his role in the Revolution, his family and the Herkimer home
More Books about the Herkimer Family
These books you can see very small portions of online at this time so to see more of the books, you would have to buy them or find a library that carried them.
The Palatine Families of New York: a study of the German immigrants who arrived in colonial New York in 1710 by Henry Z. Jones - references to the Herkimer family
A History of Herkimer County; Including the Upper Mohawk Valley, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time by Nathaniel Soley Benton - references to Herkimer, including Gen. Nicholas Herkimer, his nephew, John Herkimer
The Palatine Families of New York: a study of the German immigrants who arrived in colonial New York in 1710 by Henry Z. Jones - references to the Herkimer family
A History of Herkimer County; Including the Upper Mohawk Valley, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time by Nathaniel Soley Benton - references to Herkimer, including Gen. Nicholas Herkimer, his nephew, John Herkimer
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