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This spot is still devoted to purposes of burial, though not in general use.
HIAINESVILLE CEMETERY.
This burial-place is located about half a mile from Hainesville, and, although but lately enlarged and improved, is the site of a very old place of interment. One portion of it has been in use for a period of at least half a century, and is the last resting-place of members of many of the prominent families of the township. It has recently passed into the hands of a board of trustees, who purchased additional land, which was divided into lots and inclosed.
The board of trustees at present holding office are Theodore Shay, John Kyte, Joshua Shay, Obadiah Bevans, Peter Kyte, and George D. Shay. The offi- cers are John Kyte, President ; Theodore Shay, Treas- urer ; George D. Shay, Secretary.
PETERS' VALLEY CEMETERY.
A cemetery used by the inhabitants of the southern portion of the township lies adjacent to the Reformed (Dutch) church at Peters' Valley. It was purchased and devoted to purposes of burial in 1838, at the time of the crection of the church, and has been used eon- stantly since that date.
* The edifice at the latter point, though belonging to the Reformed (Dutch) Church, is occupied by tho Methodist Episcopal Church under a clause in the deed bestowing the land, by which all orthodox denomi- nations shall worship on the ground donated.
+ Present pastor of both congregations.
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IX .- VILLAGES AND HAMLETS. HAINESVILLE.
The hamlet of Hainesville is located in the northern portion of the township, on the Little Flatbrook, and has but recently received the cognomen of ." Haines- ville," in honor of ex-Governor Daniel Haines, of Sussex County. It stretches over a vast extent of territory, having been built at intervals along the stage road which runs to Port Jervis, N. Y.
The land, which is embraced in a portion of what was known as the Gardner traet, of 1000 acres, was purchased by Simon Cortright before the Revolu- tionary war, and devoted to agricultural purposes. It was by him sold to Peter Hotalen, who also rendered it productive by cultivation, and owned it during the early part of the present century. The Hotalen family, aside from their skill in farming pursuits, were successful hunters and fishermen, and attained considerable renown in the pursuit of their favorite sports. From the Hotalens it passed into the posses- sion of John Shay, and was by him transferred to Parshall Howell, who in 1824 erected a dwelling and a store, the former of which was for a while conducted by him, and in 1825 converted into a hotel. The same year the hamlet was made a post-village, the mail being brought twice a week, on a four-horse stage running from Newark to Montrose.
Mr. Howell was the popular landlord and merchant of the place for many years, and was succeeded by John D. Everitt, better known as "Squire" Everitt, and judge of the Court of Common Pleas, He was also a surveyor, and found his services greatly in de- mand in the survey and transfer of much of the property of the township.
John A. Westbrook became the next proprietor, and, in addition to his duties as landlord, managed a blacksmith- and wheelwright-shop. He also held the commission of postmaster in 1846. Horatio N. Gus- tin was his successor, after which Amos Van Etten controlled the property. William A. Drake followed as owner, after which a division occurred, by which the hotel and farm passed into the hands of John Y. Clark, and James MI. Stoll became proprietor of the store.
The church edifice which is now used by the Meth- odist Episcopal denomination was erected as a Re- formed (Dutch) church in 1856, at a cost of $1000, the pulpit having first been filled by Rev. Mr. Jones. Services are still conducted by both denominations.
Hainesville now has two stores, kept by James M. Stoll and Washington Depne; two blacksmith-shops, by Peter V. Rundle and Charles McManus; one wheelwright-shop ; a grist-mill, owned by Washing- ton Lantz; a hotel, kept by J. Y. Clark; and a school building.
The physician of the place is Dr. Martin Cole.
CENTREVILLE.
The earliest settlement at Centreville was made by John Layton, from whom the hamlet derived its name
of " Layton's," which is still the designation retained by the Postal Department, at Washington.
Mr. Layton made his advent in 1800, and located on 150 acres of land, which embraced the present village. He purchased it for purposes of agriculture, and during his lifetime followed farming pursuit -.
The earliest advance towards business enterprise was made by Simeon Fisher, who opened a black- smith-shop. He was soon after followed by Abram Bell, who built a carpenter-shop ; he was also the host of the hamlet, having kept a small tavern, in which liquor was dispensed with a liberal band. Squire Layton, in 1835, erected a store, which contained a general assortment of goods adapted to the wants of the surrounding country and enjoyed an extensive patronage. John B. Layton for a time occupied this store, and in 1860 erected one of more commodious proportions, and George Latimore opened a hotel in 1859.
Centreville has at present one store, kept by R. S. Youngs ; a wheelwright-shop, by D. B. Latimore ; a blacksmith-shop, by D. Winans; a shoe-shop, by HI. Westbrook ; a cabinet-shop, by James Hoffman ; a saw-mill, by Allen Bevans; and a hotel, by Daniel B. Latimore.
R. S. Youngs is the postmaster, and has the office in his store.
PETERS' VALLEY.
The traditions regarding this point in the township are very meagre. The land was purchased at least a century since by Peter Van Ness, and was in his honor christened "Peters' Valley," though more fa- miliarly known as " The Corners." An early build- ing was erected for the uses of a school, in which were also held the first religious services of the place. It was a structure one and a half stories high, and was later remodeled, a half story added, and a hotel opened on the site.
Most of the enterprise of the place is confined to the general store of J. J. Van Sickle. There are also a blacksmith-shop and wheelwright-shop, kept by James T. Brown; a cooper-shop, by John Quince; a shoe-shop, by Benjamin Aber; two churches, and a school-house. The hotel is kept by J. W. Bunnell.
TUTTLE'S CORNERS.
Tuttle's Corners, as its name designates, is simply a " corners," It is located in the southwest portion of the township, and derives its name from its first post- master.
X .- INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE.
FLOURING-MILL OF ABRAM R. WILLIAMS.
The manufacturing enterprise of Sandyston is prin- cipally confined to tlouring-mills.
The oldest mill-site is that now occupied by Mr. Williams, a small hand-mill having been established here as early as the beginning of the present century. This gave place, in 1808, to a mill erected by John Youngs, Sr., depending for its power upon water fur-
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nished by the Little Flatbrook, which moved two run of stone with which it was equipped.
Jesse Youngs, son of John, above mentioned, suc- ceeded to the business, after which it passed into the hands of William Tuttle, and was later purchased by James and Benjamin Clark and consumed by fire while in their possession. It was by them rebuilt and sold to Amzi Durlan, and in the succession of changes which occurred William Tuttle again became owner. David R. and Joseph Warbasse next became pos- sessors of the property, when it was a second time burned. It was this time rebuilt by Messrs. Williams & Wright, and for a time successfully managed, when it became a third time a victim to the devouring flames. The present owner erected a new structure on the ashes of the old one. It is equipped with three run of stone, and has a capacity of 200 bushels per day. The demand for its products is found in the immediate neighborhood.
FLOURING-MILL OF WASHINGTON LANTZ.
This mill is located on Little Flatbrook, and was erected at a very early day (probably one hundred years since) by Ephraim Drake and Julius Foster. In connection with it was a saw-mill, built at nearly as early a date. It passed later into the hands of James Britton Armstrong, after which his son, Robert Armstrong, became owner. Peter Myers purchased the property, and conducted the mill until it came into possession of the present owner, Washington Lantz. It is run by water from the Little Flatbrook, which drives an overshot-wheel, and has two run of stone with a capacity of 300 bushels per day. The product of the mill finds a home demand, though some flour is shipped to New York.
PETERS' VALLEY FLOURING-MILL.
This mill, which is also situated on the Little Flat- brook (the two streams already referred to having united above), was originally built by John Learch, but was destroyed by fire during 1856. The present structure was erected by him in 1858, after which it was sold and passed through a succession of owner- ships. Jacob Smith, in 1880, conveyed to the present proprietor, John Keen. It has two run of stone, does custom-work, and enjoys a large patronage from farmers in the vicinity.
XI .- THE LAST CENSUS.
The following list embraces the names of the older residents of the township and the ages attained by them :
Catharine Ayers, 89; Israel Ayors, 92; Sidney Bevans, 71; Sarah Bevans, 67; Margaret Bevans, G6; James C. Bevans, 80; Sarah Bevans, 72; Elizabeth Bell, 75; Lydia Bell, 75; Sarah A. Clark, 71; Jacob Car- mer, 67 ; James Clark, 72 ; Eleanor Clark, 66; Elias Coss, 74; Aaron W. Clark, 68; Henry Creveling, 73; Mary A. Creveling, 71; John Carmer, 66; Martha Coss, 71; Samuel Coss, 69; John Cooklia, 70; Peter Conklin, 80; Effa Conkling, 69; Peter Drake, 75; John Drake, 80; Rthoda Drake, 77; Laney Drake, 82; Hannah Depue, 73; Sasanda Dusenberry, 76; Hester Decker, 75; Jane Eaton, 82; Joseph Flemming, 80; George Gumaer, 71 ; Henry Graw, 65; John Headley,
67; Margaret Headley, 65 ; Benjamin Hornbeck, 75; Rebecca Horn- beck, 68; John Hotalen, 80; John S. Jagger, 72; Mary Jagger, 68; Peter Kyte, 70; Laney Kyte, 69; Thomas Kyte, 67; Jesse Lundy, G8; Jacob Litts, 65; John Lanterman, 73; Sally Ann Lanterman, GS; Ellen C. Metler, 65; Geratus Major, 65; Eliza Myers, 66; George Merring, 80; John Merring, 75; Catharine Merring, 76; Adaline Myers, 76; Hannah Owen, 77; Anna C. Powell, 77 ; John Pagan, 68; Bosa Pagan, 65; John Quick, 80; Huldah Quick, 74; Susanna Roe, 76; Elmina Roseakrans, 67; John L. Rutan, 68; Elizabeth Rutan, 68; Ileary Hubert, 71; Henry Richenbeck, 74; Dorothy Richeabeck, 65; Elias H. Smith, 67; Elizabeth Snover, 69; John Snyder, 77; Lydia Snyder, 67; Reuben Shupe, 69; Lydia Shupe, 65; Samuel D. Smith, 67; Rebecca M. Schumo, 75; Theodore Shay, 68; Jephtha C. Shay, 65; Lucinda Shay, 65; Joseph Sylcox, 71 ; Hannah Silsby, 70; Timothy E. Shay, 72 ; Catharine Shay, 68; Thomas Spang- enberg, 71 ; Nicholas Tillman, 76; Rebecca Tillman, 74; Benjamin P. Vansickle, 76; Rachael Vansickle, 66 ; Eliza Westbrook, 71; Mar- garet Westbrook, 72; Wilhelmns Westbrook, 72; Andrew K. West- brook, 72; Ilester Westbrook, 68; Susan Warner, 65; Reuben West- brook, 75. Namber between the ages of 60 and 65, 25.
XII .- HISTORICAL NOTES AND INCIDENTS.
The following notes are of interest as appertaining to the archives of the old Walpack Church, of which the Peters' Valley Church is a part.
" WHEREAS, some among us are unwilling to rennerate the minister who is coming to officiate among us, and yet wish to avail themselves of his services, it was approved and resolved by the Consistory that every one dwelling among us requiring the services of the minister shall pay for the baptism of a child six shillings, and those who live withont our bounds shall pay for the baptism of a child three shillings.
"Signed in behalf of others.
" GEORG WILHELM MANCIUS. " Done in Coasistory, August 23, 1737."
"It was approved and resolved by the Coasistory that persoas who de- sire to have their marriage recorded pay three shillings to the Clerk and three shillings to the Church.
" This I testify in behalf of the Consistory.
"JOU. CASPARUS FRYENMUTII. " Done at a meeting of Consistory at Machackemeck, Decr 6th, 1741."
" It was approved and resolved that persons who are desirous of enter- ing into the state of marriage should have their purpose published by the minister, and be married by him, or, with the consent of the minis- ter, by one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace.
" This I testify in behalf of the Consistory.
"JOH. CASPERUS FRYENMUTH. " Done at a meeting of Consistory at Machackemeck, Decr 6th, 1741."
"The Consistory resolved that those whose intentions of marriage should be published, and who would wish their marriage recorded, if such contribute to the support of the minister, shall pay to the Clerk three shillings, and two shillings to the Church ; but those who do not contribute to his support shall pay six chillings, three to the Clerk and three to the Church.
" This I testify in the name and by the consent of the General Consis- tory.
"J. C. FAYENMUTII, " President & Scribe.
"Done in a meeting of Consistory in Nomineck, Feby 4th & 5th, 1745.">
" November 5th 1748, in a eclesiastical and lawful assembly of the four Churches, the following resolution was passed : That Domiaie Fryenmoet shall keep the deed of his house and lot, and shall lend it to nobody, nor let any one read it, or hear it read, except to some church officer at his own discretion. For the establishment of the above we apead our sig- natures.
" J. C. FRYENMOET, President. " LAMBERT BRYNCK,
" ANDRIES DINGEMAN, " CORNELIS WESTHROEK, "J. SWARTWOUDT."
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
During 1755, Col. Abram Van Campen, whose name figures conspicuously in the history of the early set-
Jacob
THE name of Westbrook has heen long recognized as one of the rep- resentative pioncer names of this country. It is of pure Anglo-Saxon origin, and the representatives of the family, though early associated with the Dutch in emigration and settlement, have continued to mani- fest the Saxon characteristics of their race. As early as 1630 those bearing the name were at Albany, having come over from Holland, where they had fled for the sake of religious freedom, with the Dutch, to settle on the manor-land- of the patron Van Rensselaer at that point. In 1721, Col. Thomas Westbrook was a large landholder and ship-bnilder in the State of Maine, previously residing at Portsmouth, N. II. In Ulster Co., N. Y., the family is one of the leading and controlling ones, and represented among the public men of that county and State. Among those who took the oath of allegiance in Ulster County in 1689 were Dirrick and Johannes Westbrook, and Peter and Jan Westbrook were among the voters in the township of Rochester, Ulster Co., in 1740. The Revolutionary "roll of honor," 1775, in Ulster County, was signed by Tjerck Van Keuren Westbrook, of Mamakating (now Sullivan County ), and by Frederick, Jonathan, and Dirck Westbrook, of Rochester, in that county.
The family early joined the train of emigration through the Muma- kating valley to the rich flat-lands of the Minisink region, andl its repre- Bentatives were among the first settlers on both sides of the Delaware River. Among those bearing the name who are mentioned in early papers as being among the early residents of Sussex County are Johan- nes, 1726; Cornelis and Cornelis, Jr., 1748; Dirck, 1735; John I., 1734; Martynns, 1775; Johannes, J., and Severyne, 1794. The will of Johan- nes, who, as well as the others, was a large landowner along the Dela- ware, telle ne that his children were Benjamin, Cornelis Johannes, Abra- ham, Magdelin (wife of Capt. Johannes Westbrook), Helletie (wife of Cornelis Van Etten), and Mary (wife of Jacobns Quick). John I. and Severyne are declared in a deed to Martynue Westbrook, dated June 24, 1796, to be brothers. Cornelis Westbrook died about 1755, leaving two daughters.
Capt. Martynus Westbrook was the great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, and is enpposed to have been a son of Abraham (son of Johannes), who lost his life in the Indian war of 1755. Besides Capt. Martynus, there was a son by another wife, named Abraham, who settled and founded a family in the neighborhood of Westbrookville, N. Y. Capt. Martynus located before the Revolution near where Mise Eliza Westbrook I'ves in Sandyston township. Prior to his coming of nge certain property was held in trust for him by Tjerck Van Keuren West- brook, of Mamakating, Ulster Co. The family-sent of this branch has continued to romain in the neighborhood of the Eliza Westbrook home- stead, where its representatives have engaged in agricultural pursuits. Some of the family served with distinction in the Indian wars and that of the Revolution, and history records the death of several of them in connection with the trying scenes that were enacted on the ensangninod Boil of the Minisink region. The wife of Capt. Martynus Westbrook way Margaret Lowe, of whom were born two children, -namely. Abra- ham and Mary, who married Judge Daniel W. Dingman, of Pike Co., Pa.
Abraham, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born on Nov. 15, 1775. His wife was Ann, daughter of Renbon Buckley, born Oct. 11, 177«, and the children were Mary, born Jan. 19, 1800, married, first, Matthias Clark, and second, Isaac Carmer; Martin, born June 19, 1801,
died Oct. 15, 1814; Hugh B., horn March 26, 1804; Renben B., born Feh. 26, 1806 ; Eliza, burn Ang. 29, 1808, living on the old homestead in 1881; Daniel D, born Feb. 17, 1809, died Ang. 13, 1822; and Abraham, born April 3, 1811, died Sept. 8, 1847. Abraham, Sr., died Ang. 7, 1811.
HIngh B. Westbrook, was born on the family homestead on the date indicated above, and passed his early life nt work upon the farm and in attendance upon the district schools of his locality. In 1836 he pur- chased the Capt. John I. Westbrook farin, in connection with his brother Abraham, and lived thereon six years. In 1842 himself and brotber bought the Dr. Jacob Hornbeck place, where he continued to reside in- til his demise, on Feb. 16, 1849. He was a man of plain habits and a retiring nature, an industrions and successful farmer, and one who passed his days in the inner circles of life, being fondly attached to his home and its surroundings. He was a supporter of the Reformed Church of Montague, and was in politics n Democrat. His wife, who survives him, is Margaret, danghter of Jacob and Hannah (Van Aken) Westbrook, to whom he was united on March 9, 1830; she was born May 21, 1808. The issue of the union were Auna Marin, born March 22, 1831, married Wade Buckley, of Port Jervis, died March 22, 1856; Jacob, born Nov. 17, 1833; and Eliza June, born Nov. 7, 1-36, died in infancy.
Jacob Westbrook was born on the old homestead of his forefathers on the date above mentionedl. Ilis carlier years were passed upon bis father's farm, where he enjoyed the benefits of such an education as the district school of the neighborhood afforded. He subsequently received an academic education at the excellent institution of E. A. Stilce, at Deckertown. After the death of his father he worked the home-farm with his mother until he attained his majority, since which time he has carried it on on his individual account. Ho partakes largely of the characteristics of his father, and is recognized ns one of the industrious, clear-headed, and successful farmers of his section, of strict integrity, and held in high esteem for his manly course of life, He is n Democrat in politics, but no seeker after position. He was chosen freeholder of Sandyston township in 1860, 18Gt, and 1862. On Feb. 28, 1861, he was united in marriage to Ellen, daughter of Simon and Margaret (Van Etten ) Westfall, of Orange Co., N. Y .; she was born Sept. 29, 1840. The children havo been Anna Marin, born Jan. 3, 1862, died Jan. 27. 1862 ; Isabella, born Jan. 16, 1863; an infant, born April 15, 1865, died April 30, 1805; Anna B., born Feb, 9, 1868; IIugh B., born Feb. 22, 1870; Mag- gie Luella, born March 28, 1874; and Levi, born April 1, 1876.
It is not definitely known at this writing whether the two branches of the family represented by Mr. Westbrook were connected by any blood-relationship in years gune by. It is probable, however, that they originally sprang from the same stock. His maternal grandfather was Jacob, the father of Jacob was Solomon, and the father of Solomon, Jacob. This branch of the family has also contained many successful and prominent men. Col. John Westbrook, brother of Jacob, repre- Bented Pike Co., Pa., in Congress in 1840-41; John C, Westbrook, pro- thonotary of Pike County, and Hon. Lafayette Westbrook, of that county, are sons of Solomon, brother of Col. John Westbrook ; and John I West- brook, a leading merchant at Port Jervis, N. Y., je a son of Jacob, above mentioned. Col. John Westbrook married Sarah Brodhead, A sister of Richard Brodhend, United States senator from Pennsylvania, and the mother of Richard Brodhead Westbrook, of Philadelphia, and grand- mother of Charles K. Westbrook, a practicing lawyer at Newnrk, N. J.
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JOHN D. EVERITT was born in Montague township on March 23, 1798, and was the oldest of eleven children of Isaac and Mary (Davis) Everitt. Tha carlier history of the family has been given in the sketeh of his brother, Allen Everitt, on another page of this work.
The eduentional advnotages of Mr. Everitt were limited to sach instruction as he obtained at the district school of his lo- cality during the winter season. In the fall of 1814 he entered upon the active doties of life ns a clerk in the store of Jacob R. Eversoa, at Newburg, N. Y., where he remained nearly a year. Returning home, ho assisted his father in his farming operations, and the following winter taught school in n school- hoaso that stood near the present residenee of Jneob Westbrook, in Sandyslon township. Itis income from this avocation for the first three months amounted to one dollar per scholar, out of which he boarded himself, While cagaged in procuring subscribers for his scheel he met, nt the house of Alexander Ennes, Romana Decker, daughter of Daniel Decker, whom he married on May 7, 1820; she was bora May 6, 1799. In the spring of 1818, 1819, and 1820 he engaged in rafting on the Delaware River for George Nelden, and after three years of school-tenching he worked on his father's farmu l'or n time, and Then taught schoot in Pennsylvania. In the fall of 1821 he commenced keeping house at the present residence of George Cortright. In the spring of 1821 he took up his residence with his grandfather, Daniel Davis, where Benjamin Cole Dow lives, and, purchasing the farm the year following, taught school and tilled the soil until the spring of 1829, when he sold the farm to F'raneis MeCormack and bought the George Westbrook farm, where Murk Sigler now lives, in Sandyston. In June, 1829, he engaged in trade with Stoll & Hagerty, in Sandyston. After one year Mr. Hagerty was elected sheriff of the county, and the firm remained Stoll & Everitt for nine years, the business then passing to John A. Westbrook. In the spring of 1833 ho sold the Westbrook farin to Peter Myers, and purchased of Partial Howell the farm and tavern (since destroyed by fire) of John Y. Clark, nt Hininesville. For two years and a half he engaged in trade und kepl tavern at that point, and, selling out to John A. Westbrook, purchased the farm now occupied
by Hlenry Phillips. After six months he sold this property to Peter Myers, and bought of James Frout the family homestead now occupied by his son, Robert H. Everitt, in Sandyslon. Ilere he continued to reside until his demise, Nov. 15, 1876.
Mr. Everitt, during his lifetime, boro an important relation to the development of the scelion of country in which he was born, and was recognized as one of the lending men of his day. Possessed of great energy and force of charneter, an indomi- table will, and definiteness of purpose, he made a success of everything he undertook, and accumulated a valuable estate. He was a man of generous impulses, n liberal supporter of church and kindred interests, and in close sympathy with the progressive movements of his age. He was first a Whig and then a Republican in polities, nud a stnonch supporter of the principles of his party. Hle filled with soceess the various township offices of Montague and Sandyston, and rose to the rank of colonel in the militia of his day. For fifteen years be was a justice of the peace, a commissioner of deeds for four terms, and for ten years one of the lay-judges of the Court of Common Pleas. He served as n commissioner to divide Innds, and as executor and administrator in thirty-four enses, and en- joyed the respect and confidence of many friends. For more than thirty years he was a member of the board of directors of the Sussex National Bank of Newton, and during all that time never borrowed a dollar of the institution. He was postmaster nt lainesville for four years, commencing in 1833.
Mr. Everitt's first wife died on Feb. 28. 1859. For his second wife he married Diann, widow of Jacob Kittle, and daughter of Alexander Ennes, who sorvives bim. Hy the first innrringe were born six children,-namely, Catharine J., wife of John B. Layton, Jr., of Port Jervis, N. Y .; Daniel Davis, residing on the homestead of his grandfather, leane Everitt, in Monta- gae township, and a leading farmer; Isane J., died in 1875, ut Orange, N. J., a prominent merchant and valoable citizen for many years; Martin Cole, president of the First National Bank, Port Jervis, N. Y .; Robert II. Everitt, an influential farmer of Sondyston township, residing on his father's home- stend ; and James Allen, who died in 1551, while n student at Ynte College, New Haven. Conn.
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