Hi folks! I'm new to the Montgomery County list and seeking information about the THORP family of Charleston & Root. Ebenezer THORP, was born about 1792 and is listed in a History of Herkimer County as a pioneer settler of Root, Montgomery County. I suspect he may be related to Abner THORP who died at age 105 in Charleston. Ebenezer moved in tandem with a John THORP in early census records. On 24 October 1824, Ebenezer was married to Martha Ann YOUNG (record says "N.," census says "Ann") by the Rev. Elijah Herrick of the Baptist Church of Charleston. I don't know who her parents were. In 1850, Ebenezer and Martha were enumerated in the town of Root, near their son Joshua's home. Ebenezer, died 9 August 1860 age 68, and wife Martha, 4 January 1858 age 60, are both buried with their daughter Mary in Rural Grove Cemetery, town of Root, Montgomery Co., New York. Their children were: 1.Joshua, born about 1825; married Catherine SHULL and was supposedly in the Civil War, and a successful teacher/lecturer. She died in 1850 and was buried in Rockwood Cem., Ephratah, Fulton County. Their descendants lived in Little Falls, Herkimer County until a few years ago. 2.Hannah, born about 1826 in New York 3.Hope A., born about 1826 in New York 4.Mary (C.?), born about 1834 in New York, died 1853, buried with her parents in Rural Grove Cemetery, town of Root, Montgomery Co., New York. I'd appreciate ANY leads! If interested, please visit my website and learn more about the Thorps of Montgomery & Herkimer Counties at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~legends/welcome.html Thanks! Mark A. Wentling