Phebe Ann Simonson Dustan
August 12, 1809 - April 27, 1893.
Tribute written by Phebe's daughters (transcribed by Michael Fairchild, great-great-grandson):
Phebe's young life was spent at the family homestead, which consisted of about 40 acres at the foot of Simonson Ave., Clifton, Staten Island. As there was no open highway or road along the shore, but only a wagon track which at high tide was often impossible, she had to walk nearly two miles along the old path across the fields to the nearest school which was located in old town below the fort grounds.
She used to relate, with much amusement, her early experiences when the mode of life was so much more primitive and simple than now and compare those old times to the new, but unlike most old people she regarded the changed conditions of modern life as an improvement on the old, and always welcomed and was fully alive to the spirit of any enterprise and invention which promised to add to the comfort enjoyment of life. As a girl she was of a very lively disposition full of vivacity and animation and many an amusing practical joke. Even in her later years she always retained a keen appreciation of fun, and the humor in life which rendered her companionship alike attractive to young and old – indeed she rather preferred the society of those younger to herself, which was most fortunate for her own happiness as her old friends and the companions of her youth had all gone to their rest before her.
From her father's Scottish ancestry she derived the noble qualities of that hardy race, and from her grandmother Vanderbilt (for whom she was named) came the energy, self-reliance and indomitable courage that characterized her descendants. Like the other women of the family, she was found wherever sympathy was needed in sickness or in sorrow.
She was married to Isaac Kip Dustan at the Ascension Church by Dr. David Moore on April 21, 1833. She was 23 years old. They were very happy in their married life for thirteen years, although their income was limited and his duties as captain of a Sound Steamer compelled him to be much away from her. By her prudence and efficiency, she made her home always attractive. After the tragic end of her husband who died at his post in the ill-fated Atlantic, her life was entirely changed, the happy home was desolate. She died one year after her son Charles William Dustan who passed away on June 12, 1892.
Contributor: Burton Hoyt Lee (50223736)
August 12, 1809 - April 27, 1893.
Tribute written by Phebe's daughters (transcribed by Michael Fairchild, great-great-grandson):
Phebe's young life was spent at the family homestead, which consisted of about 40 acres at the foot of Simonson Ave., Clifton, Staten Island. As there was no open highway or road along the shore, but only a wagon track which at high tide was often impossible, she had to walk nearly two miles along the old path across the fields to the nearest school which was located in old town below the fort grounds.
She used to relate, with much amusement, her early experiences when the mode of life was so much more primitive and simple than now and compare those old times to the new, but unlike most old people she regarded the changed conditions of modern life as an improvement on the old, and always welcomed and was fully alive to the spirit of any enterprise and invention which promised to add to the comfort enjoyment of life. As a girl she was of a very lively disposition full of vivacity and animation and many an amusing practical joke. Even in her later years she always retained a keen appreciation of fun, and the humor in life which rendered her companionship alike attractive to young and old – indeed she rather preferred the society of those younger to herself, which was most fortunate for her own happiness as her old friends and the companions of her youth had all gone to their rest before her.
From her father's Scottish ancestry she derived the noble qualities of that hardy race, and from her grandmother Vanderbilt (for whom she was named) came the energy, self-reliance and indomitable courage that characterized her descendants. Like the other women of the family, she was found wherever sympathy was needed in sickness or in sorrow.
She was married to Isaac Kip Dustan at the Ascension Church by Dr. David Moore on April 21, 1833. She was 23 years old. They were very happy in their married life for thirteen years, although their income was limited and his duties as captain of a Sound Steamer compelled him to be much away from her. By her prudence and efficiency, she made her home always attractive. After the tragic end of her husband who died at his post in the ill-fated Atlantic, her life was entirely changed, the happy home was desolate. She died one year after her son Charles William Dustan who passed away on June 12, 1892.
Contributor: Burton Hoyt Lee (50223736)
Phebe Ann Simonson Dustan
August 12, 1809 - April 27, 1893.
Tribute written by Phebe's daughters (transcribed by Michael Fairchild, great-great-grandson):
Phebe's young life was spent at the family homestead, which consisted of about 40 acres at the foot of Simonson Ave., Clifton, Staten Island. As there was no open highway or road along the shore, but only a wagon track which at high tide was often impossible, she had to walk nearly two miles along the old path across the fields to the nearest school which was located in old town below the fort grounds.
She used to relate, with much amusement, her early experiences when the mode of life was so much more primitive and simple than now and compare those old times to the new, but unlike most old people she regarded the changed conditions of modern life as an improvement on the old, and always welcomed and was fully alive to the spirit of any enterprise and invention which promised to add to the comfort enjoyment of life. As a girl she was of a very lively disposition full of vivacity and animation and many an amusing practical joke. Even in her later years she always retained a keen appreciation of fun, and the humor in life which rendered her companionship alike attractive to young and old – indeed she rather preferred the society of those younger to herself, which was most fortunate for her own happiness as her old friends and the companions of her youth had all gone to their rest before her.
From her father's Scottish ancestry she derived the noble qualities of that hardy race, and from her grandmother Vanderbilt (for whom she was named) came the energy, self-reliance and indomitable courage that characterized her descendants. Like the other women of the family, she was found wherever sympathy was needed in sickness or in sorrow.
She was married to Isaac Kip Dustan at the Ascension Church by Dr. David Moore on April 21, 1833. She was 23 years old. They were very happy in their married life for thirteen years, although their income was limited and his duties as captain of a Sound Steamer compelled him to be much away from her. By her prudence and efficiency, she made her home always attractive. After the tragic end of her husband who died at his post in the ill-fated Atlantic, her life was entirely changed, the happy home was desolate. She died one year after her son Charles William Dustan who passed away on June 12, 1892.
Contributor: Burton Hoyt Lee (50223736)
August 12, 1809 - April 27, 1893.
Tribute written by Phebe's daughters (transcribed by Michael Fairchild, great-great-grandson):
Phebe's young life was spent at the family homestead, which consisted of about 40 acres at the foot of Simonson Ave., Clifton, Staten Island. As there was no open highway or road along the shore, but only a wagon track which at high tide was often impossible, she had to walk nearly two miles along the old path across the fields to the nearest school which was located in old town below the fort grounds.
She used to relate, with much amusement, her early experiences when the mode of life was so much more primitive and simple than now and compare those old times to the new, but unlike most old people she regarded the changed conditions of modern life as an improvement on the old, and always welcomed and was fully alive to the spirit of any enterprise and invention which promised to add to the comfort enjoyment of life. As a girl she was of a very lively disposition full of vivacity and animation and many an amusing practical joke. Even in her later years she always retained a keen appreciation of fun, and the humor in life which rendered her companionship alike attractive to young and old – indeed she rather preferred the society of those younger to herself, which was most fortunate for her own happiness as her old friends and the companions of her youth had all gone to their rest before her.
From her father's Scottish ancestry she derived the noble qualities of that hardy race, and from her grandmother Vanderbilt (for whom she was named) came the energy, self-reliance and indomitable courage that characterized her descendants. Like the other women of the family, she was found wherever sympathy was needed in sickness or in sorrow.
She was married to Isaac Kip Dustan at the Ascension Church by Dr. David Moore on April 21, 1833. She was 23 years old. They were very happy in their married life for thirteen years, although their income was limited and his duties as captain of a Sound Steamer compelled him to be much away from her. By her prudence and efficiency, she made her home always attractive. After the tragic end of her husband who died at his post in the ill-fated Atlantic, her life was entirely changed, the happy home was desolate. She died one year after her son Charles William Dustan who passed away on June 12, 1892.
Contributor: Burton Hoyt Lee (50223736)
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