VESSEY, Frank
Abt 1897 - Abt 1897 (~ 0 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. VESSEY, Frank was born about 1897 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA (son of VESSEY, Robert Scadden and ALBERT, Florence); died about 1897 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA. Notes:
Birth:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.
Died:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.
2. VESSEY, Robert Scadden was born on 16 May 1858 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA (son of VESSEY, Rev. Charles and KIRKPATRICK, Jane Elizabeth); died on 21 Dec 1929 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried est 30 Dec 1929 in Hope Cemetery, Wessington Springs, Wisconsin, USA. Notes:
Vessey, Robert Scadden (1858-1929) ? also known as Robert S. Vessey ? of Wessington Springs, Jerauld County, S.Dak.; Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wis., May 16, 1858. Son of Charles Vessey and Jane Elizabeth (Kirkpatrick) Vessey; married 1882 to Florence Albert. Republican. Merchant; banker; member of South Dakota state senate 19th District, 1905-08; Governor of South Dakota, 1909-13. Methodist. Died October 18, 1929 (age 71 years, 155 days). Burial location unknown. See also National Governors Association biography. Jan 2012.
R. S. Vessey Biography
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R. S. VESSEY. Few men are more prominent or more widely known in the
enterprising village of Wessington Springs, South Dakota, than R. S.
Vessey, the junior member of the mercantile firm of Albert & Vessey. He
is a prominent factor in business circles and his popularity is well
deserved. as in him are embraced the characteristics of an unbending
integrity, unabated energy and industry that never flags.
Mr. Vessey is a native of Wisconsin, born on a farm in Winnebago
county, in 1858, and is a son of Charles and Jane Vessey, natives of
England and Ireland, respectively. The father was engaged in business
in Liverpool up to the time of his emigration to America. The mother
was reared on the Isle of Man, and about 1850 came to America with her
parents to locate at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Her father, who was a minister
of the Methodist Episcopal church, took an active part in the early
revolution in Ireland.
The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm four miles from
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and attended the common schools of the locality
until thirteen years of age, after which he was a student in a
commercial college at Oshkosh. Leaving home at the age of sixteen years
he went to the pineries of Northern Wisconsin. After attaining his
majority he spent a year in Texas, Kansas and other southern states,
and then returned to the pineries of Wisconsin, being employed as
foreman of a camp during the last year he was there. In 1882, he
married Miss Florence Albert, who was born near Oshkosh, in 1861, her
father being engaged in the lumber business at that place.
In 1883, Mr. Vessey came to Jerauld county, South Dakota, and located
in Pleasant township before it was surveyed, living in a claim shanty
there for two months, or until a house could be built. That year he put
up two hundred and eighty feet of sod wall. The only thing that then
marked the site of Wessington Springs was a pile of lumber where his
store now stands. He embarked in the sheep business and continued to
reside upon his farm until his wife's failing health compelled him to
remove to the village of Wessington Springs. As a member of the firm of
Vessey Brothers, Ransom & Company, he was interested
in the general store in the Hansel building, now occupied by Jewel &
Shaefer. In 1885 the firm built a corner store on lot 1, block 12, and
two years later Albert & Vessey succeeded to the business. Under the
present style business has since been conducted. In 1888 their
buildings and nearly all of the stock was destroyed by fire, after
which they were located temporarily in the east end of town, and in
1891 moved to their present location, where they have a good store
building 24 x 80 feet. The first store occupied by the firm was only 16
x 30 feet, but as their trade has gradually increased they have been
forced to enlarge their stock, and now have the largest store in
Wessington Springs. They also do the largest amount of business in the
place, having by fair and honorable dealing gained the confidence and
support of the entire community. Mr. Vessey still owns the farm taken
up from the government in early days, but disposed of his sheep
business in 1888. He is, however, interested in the cattle business as
a member of the R. S. Vessey Cattle Company, which during the summer
expects to handle four hundred head of cattle. They have a pasture
covering two thousand two hundred acres, the largest in the county. Our
subject was also one of the three incorporators of the Dakota Southern
Telephone Company. He is public-spirited and thoroughly interested in
whatever tends to promote the moral, social and material welfare of his
town and county. As a Republican, he takes an active part in politics
and was a member of the last territorial convention of his party.
Religiously, he holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal church.
Birth:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.
Died:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.
Buried:
findagrave. Jan 2012.Robert married ALBERT, Florence on 30 Aug 1882 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Florence was born in Oct 1861 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died on 14 Jun 1933 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. ALBERT, Florence was born in Oct 1861 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died on 14 Jun 1933 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Florence Vessey
Notes:
Birth:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.
Died:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.Notes:
Married:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.Children:
- VESSEY, Harry Albert was born on 27 Mar 1886 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; died on 08 Apr 1927 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- VESSEY, Verna Beryl was born in Apr 1888 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; died est 1960 in USA.
- VESSEY, Florence was born on 28 Aug 1891 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; died on 01 Jan 1893 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA.
- VESSEY, Bernice was born on 15 Nov 1894 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; died on 11 Jan 1946 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- 1. VESSEY, Frank was born about 1897 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; died about 1897 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA.
- VESSEY, Robert Scadden Jr. was born on 05 Sep 1900 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; died on 07 Mar 1981 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried est 08 Mar 1981 in LiveOak Mem Park, Monrovia, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Generation: 3
4. VESSEY, Rev. Charles was born on 12 Feb 1826 in Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England (son of VESSEY, Benjamin and DAWSON, Sarah); died on 25 Sep 1894 in Crow Lake, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; was buried on 25 Sep 1894 in Prospect Hill, Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA. Notes:
Birth:
Wilson book
Died:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.
Buried:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.Charles married KIRKPATRICK, Jane Elizabeth on 30 Apr 1850 in Wirral, Cheshire, England. Jane was born in 1825 in Isle Of Man, England; died on 16 Mar 1862 in Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried est 20 Mar 1862 in Ellenwood Cemetery, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. KIRKPATRICK, Jane Elizabeth was born in 1825 in Isle Of Man, England; died on 16 Mar 1862 in Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried est 20 Mar 1862 in Ellenwood Cemetery, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Jane Elizabeth Vessey
Notes:
Name:
from IGI search on LDS site. Feb 2011.
Birth:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.
Died:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.
Buried:
Source: web site, http://www.jansdigs.com/winnebago/ellenwood-b.html .Vessey, Jane E. wife of Rev C. Vessey 1825 - 1862. Nov 2011. Originally from Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.Notes:
Married:
Submitter: Macy BURGIN, 3051 W. Crestview Santa Clara, Utah 84765. LDS Patron Submission. FamilySearch online. Mar. 2011.Children:
- VESSEY, Isabella Scadden was born in 1851 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, USA; died est 1852 in USA; was buried est 1852 in Ellenwood Cemetery, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA.
- VESSEY, Benjamin Dawson was born on 23 Jan 1853 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, USA; died on 26 Dec 1932 in Kensington, Smith, Kansas, USA; was buried est 28 Dec 1932 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Kensington, Smith, Kansas, USA.
- VESSEY, James Scadden was born in 1855 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died est 1856 in Wisconsin, USA; was buried est 1856 in Ellenwood Cemetery, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA.
- VESSEY, Charles Wesley was born on 16 Feb 1856 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died in 1905 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; was buried in 1905 in Prospect Hill, Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA.
- VESSEY, Jane Elizabeth was born on 16 May 1858 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died on 21 Dec 1953 in Glendale, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried est 22 Dec 1953 in Mt.View Cemetery, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- 2. VESSEY, Robert Scadden was born on 16 May 1858 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died on 21 Dec 1929 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried est 30 Dec 1929 in Hope Cemetery, Wessington Springs, Wisconsin, USA.
- VESSEY, John Henry was born on 16 Mar 1860 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died on 30 Nov 1928 in Silverton, Marion, Oregon, USA.
- VESSEY, Mehitable Scott was born on 23 Jan 1862 in Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died on 18 Sep 1892 in Central City, Linn, Iowa, USA.
Generation: 4
8. VESSEY, Benjamin (son of VESSEY, Benjamin and BOWKER, Elizabeth); died on 06 Sep 1860 in Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried est 08 Sep 1860 in Ellenwood Cemetery, Algoma, Wisconsin, USA. Notes:
Died:
Wilson book.
Buried:
Source: web site, Town of Algoma, Location: SW corner of the intersection of US Hwy 41 and Cty Tk K (20th St.) http://www.jansdigs.com/winnebago/ellenwood-b.html . Benjamin Vessey, died Sept 6, 1860 in the 74th year of his age. Nov 2011.Benjamin married DAWSON, Sarah on 11 Nov 1810 in Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England. Sarah (daughter of DAWSON, Robert and DAVY, Ann) died on 02 Oct 1860 in Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried est 03 Oct 1860 in Ellenwood Cemetery, Algoma, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. DAWSON, Sarah (daughter of DAWSON, Robert and DAVY, Ann); died on 02 Oct 1860 in Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; was buried est 03 Oct 1860 in Ellenwood Cemetery, Algoma, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Sarah Vessey
Notes:
Name:
Wilson book
Died:
from web site of user pbabst 'Penelope's Tree' on Ancestry.com. Feb 2011.
Buried:
Source: web site, http://www.jansdigs.com/winnebago/ellenwood-b.html . Sarah died Oct 2, 1860 (his wife) in the 75th year of her age . Nov 2011.Notes:
Married:
Benjamin Vessey, 21, single, from elsewhere, marriage to Sarah Dawson, 21, single, from Candlesby. In MB 1810 /845 & 846 [Marriage Licenses & Bonds at FindMyPast. Used at LDS Church, Oct 2011]Children:
- VESSEY, Elizabeth died on 15 Jan 1894 in Seaforth, Lancashire, England; was buried est 16 Jan 1894 in Ford Cemetery, Lancashire, England.
- VESSEY, John died est 1880 in England.
- VESSEY, Robert died on 14 Apr 1888 in Clayton, Decatur, Kansas, USA.
- VESSEY, Ann died on 13 Jun 1900 in Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA.
- VESSEY, Sarah died est 1890 in England.
- VESSEY, Benjamin died est 1890.
- VESSEY, Mehitable was born on 20 Mar 1812 in Willoughby, Lincolnshire, England; died in Dec 1812 in Lincolnshire, England.
- VESSEY, Eleanor was born about 1820 in Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England; died on 02 Nov 1901 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; was buried on 06 Nov 1901 in Municipal Cemetery, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.
- 4. VESSEY, Rev. Charles was born on 12 Feb 1826 in Candlesby, Lincolnshire, England; died on 25 Sep 1894 in Crow Lake, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA; was buried on 25 Sep 1894 in Prospect Hill, Wessington Springs, Jerauld, South Dakota, USA.