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The storm is past, but it hath left behind it Ruin and desolation. -LONGFELLOW.
Severe Storms.
On Saturday evening, September 17, 1853, a thunder- storm broke upon this part of the Chenango valley. The rain commenced falling at 10 o'clock and poured without cessation until 3 A. M. Sunday morning the river was raised over its banks and swept along, a turbid flood at average high water mark. A good many crops of corn on the low flats were flooded or carried off. Clarke's creek overflowed its banks, filling the Chenango house cellar, and discharged its surplus over LaFayette square into the canal. It put the Maine law in force in Landlord Hamil- ton's cellar, emptying sundry barrels of liquor and mixing it with rather dirty water. The canal bank gave way near the aqueduct above the village. The Fly Meadow brook, running into the river from the west, near Clarence Miner's, was so high and rapid as to carry off all the bridges above the plank road, and the plank road bridge was so much undermined as to be impassable. All the dams on this creek, except Sheldon's, were swept out as far up as Lewis's in Preston. The shop at Wait & Guern- sey's upper dam was carried away, and the dye house at their factory. The Lyon brook carried away all the bridges above the river road, and cut out Bemis's dam. His mill was also injured, and logs and lumber floated off. The Padgett brook swept off Charles Padgett's dam and saw- mill, and four bridges, as well as crops and fences.
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And him who, with the steady sledge, Smites the shrill anvil all day long.
-BRYANT.
William Dunne.
William Dunne, born November 2, 1815, in Kings county, Ireland; died March 6, 1895, in Oxford; married (1), in Ireland, Catherine Pierce, who died February 15, 1850, in Oxford; married (2), in Oxford, Sarah Flanagan, sister of James Flanagan, born March 15, 1822, in Kings county, Ireland ; died in 1890, in Oxford.
Mr. Dunne came to New York city in 1847, and the fol- lowing year to Oxford. Having perfectly learned the trade of a blacksmith, he had no difficulty in finding a position open in the shop of Charles and Fred B. McNeil, where, by honest toil and strict integrity, he remained a number of years. Then desiring a shop of his own he, with his family, moved to South Oxford, where, having hired a shop of Powers & Smith, carriage makers, he did their work and a general blacksmith business besides. In 1857 he pur- chased a farm in the McNeil neighborhood, where he passed the remainder of his days. Mr. Dunne was a man of in- domitable industry and perseverance; a man of thrift, whatever he did was well done. Children by first wife:
MARY, born in Kings county, Ireland; married James Bolger and resides in Norwich. Children: Catherine, William J., James, Henry.
MICHAEL P., born in Kings county, Ireland; married Mary A. Moore in Oxford, whose death occurred February 25, 1906. Followed the trade of his father and success- fully conducted business in Tyner and later in Oxford. Now retired and living in the village. In 1903 visited his
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birthplace in Ireland and returned with many a rare curio, which, added to the relics and collection of coins already in his possession, makes an interesting exhibit. Children : Sarah E., teaching in New York city; William H., a prom- inent business man of Norwich; James E., married Alice Flanagan of Smithville Flats and has two children, Dr. Charles M., successfully practicing dentistry in Norwich, and Mary A., engaged for a number of years teaching in Brooklyn, married January 1, 1906, Benjamin W. Moore of Brooklyn.
PATRICK H., born in Kings county, Ireland; married Miss Callahan in Detroit, Mich., where he now resides. Has five children.
Children by second wife, all born in Oxford :
MARTIN J., married in Detroit, where his family resides. Now veterinary surgeon in the Philippines in the employ of the U. S. government. Has three children.
MARGARET, married Michael Powers and resides in Ox- ford. Children : William, married Helen Hogan and has two children; John, Sarah, Martin, Clara, Clarence, Ed- ward, and Nellie.
AGNES, married in Oxford Robert Kahl; born in Ger- many; died September 29, 1889, in Oxford. Children : Robert and Martin.
NELLIE, resides in Oxford. Unmarried.
CATHERINE, married in Oxford, Joseph Gallagher. Chil- dren : William, Thomas Duane, died February 12, 1906, aged 20, Nellie, Theresa, Joseph, and Catherine.
THERESA, married in Oxford, Francis Cullen; died in Preston.
ANNA, resided a number of years in New York, now liv- ing in Oxford. Unmarried.
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The life given us by nature is short ; but the memory of a well- spent life is eternal.
-CICERO.
Myron Powers.
Myron Powers, a native of Dutchess county, was a miller in Norwich for several years, until 1843, when he moved to Greene and purchased a farm of 125 acres. After remaining there a term of years he bought a farm in South Oxford, upon which he passed the remainder of his days. Early in life he married Gertrude Willson, and of their nine children six grew to maturity, among whom was Alanson W., a resident of South Oxford.
Alanson W. Powers obtained his mental training in the public schools of Greene and Norwich, and then learned the trade of a wagon maker, and has followed it since. In 1849 he located in South Oxford and began the manu- facture of wagons, sleighs and carriages, and in the ex- cellency of his work he soon became well known through- out a large territory of the surrounding country. Mr. Powers has served in official capacities as postmaster, ex- cise commissioner and inspector of election, and advocates the Republican principles of government. In religious be- lief he is a member of the Baptist church, and is also a member of Oxford Lodge, No. 176, F. & A. M. He mar- ried in 1850, Miss Emily Bartoo, daughter of Hiram Bar- too of Greene. Children :
MYRON E., born February 1, 1861, in South Oxford ; died November 15, 1900, in Oxford; married Jessie Shel- don of Oxford. Children: Percival S., Kathryn A., Ken- neth W. Two children died in infancy.
MINNIE M., resides at Richmond Hill, N. Y. Unmarried.
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Method is the hinge of business and there is no method without order and punctuality.
-HANNAH MOORE.
Robinson Family.
William Robinson came to this country about 1636 and settled at Dorchester, Mass.
His son, Samuel Robinson, married Mary Baker. His son, Rev. John Robinson, graduated at Harvard College in 1695, and was a minister of the church at Duxbury, Mass. He removed to Lebanon, Conn., where he died Nov- ember 14, 1745. His wife was Hannah Wiswell. Their son, John Robinson, was born April 16, 1715. Died at Bozrah, Ct., August 21, 1784. His wife was Thankful Hinkley. Their son, Samuel Robinson, born June 7, 1752, in Lebanon, Ct., died March 2, 1815, in South Oxford; married * Priscilla Metcalf of Lebanon, Ct., born July 29, 1759; died May 20, 1850, in South Oxford. They first settled at Bozrah, Ct., and removed to Oxford in 1800. Mr. Robinson was a direct descendant of one of the Pil- grim Fathers. On his arrival in Oxford he engaged in farming and milling and became known as a most pros- perous farmer. Their children, all born in Lebanon, Ct .:
JOHN WALLACE, born April 5, 1779; lived at Wilkes- barre, Pa.
FAITH, born July 23, 1781; died March 1, 1863, in Ox- ford. Unmarried.
JABEZ, born April 9, 1783.
ANDREW, born January 20, 1788; probably died in Texas. DAN HYDE, born October 11, 1795.
* Ancestors of Priscilla Metcalf, who was the wife of Samuel Robin- son of Oxford, N. Y.
Michael Metcalf, born in Tatterford, County of Norfolk, England,
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Jabez Robinson, son of Samuel and Priscilla ( Metcalf) Robinson, removed to South Oxford in 1808. Born of Revolutionary ancestors and in the same year in which was consummated the independence of his country and which saw her take her place among the nations of the earth a recognized power; bred in the stern school of economy which the great struggle had necessitated, and his youthful mind filled with those sterling tales of pa- triotism which fell from the lips of the heroes who had so lately offered their all upon the altar of their country, he was well prepared for the subsequent scenes and trials of life, as a pioneer in a new and sparsely settled country. In the second great struggle of the then infant country to preserve and to perpetuate the liberties won in the Revo- lution, he entered the service of his country in the forces raised by his adopted State, was promoted to the rank of brevet Major, and remained until the close of the war.
In 1834 Mr. Robinson was elected sheriff of this county, and in all the various stations which he was called upon to fill from time to time, was faithful, deserving and fully adhering to the tenents of his early education. His farm lay on both sides of the Chenango river, and in the course of time he erected a grist and saw mill. He furnished
being persecuted by Bishop Wren, on account of his religion, emigrated with his wife and nine children, in April, 1637, and settled at Dedham, Mass., in July of that year.
His eldest son, Michael Metcalf, 2d, married Mary Fairbanks of Dedham.
Their second son, Jonathan Metcalf, married Hannah Kenris of Dedham.
Their third son, Ebenezer Metcalf, of Lebanon, Conn., married Han- nah Able.
Their second son, Benjamin Metcalf, married Sarah Able.
Their fourth son, Dr. Andrew Metcalf, was born at Lebanon, Decem- ber 5, 1736. He married Zerviah Hyde, September 20, 1758.
Three of their children became residents of Oxford; namely : Pris- cilla, the wife of Samuel Robinson. Jabez H., born at Lebanon, August 26, 1761. Married Violata Thomas and died at Oxford. Luke, born at Lebanon, May 4, 1764, married
Frink and died November 26, 1856, in Oxford.
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employment for the poor, took honest toll, and left a record that was unblemished. His death occurred Feb- ruary 25, 1864, at the age of 81 years. Mr. Robinson mar- ried (1) July 10, 1810, Maria Ten Broeck of South Oxford, died April 4, 1818; aged 29 years. Married (2) February 7, 1819, Ann Ten Broeck, sister of first wife; died June 8, 1873, aged 75 years. Children by first wife :
FRANCES, born October 28, 1812, in South Oxford; died October 19, 1859, in Houston, Texas; married Alvin S. Perkins. Child: Sarah Maria, married Rev. I. W. Tays of El Paso, Texas.
SARAH, born June 15, 1814, in South Oxford; died Au- gust 9, 1836, in Norwich. Unmarried.
MARY, born April 28, 1816, in South Oxford; died March 4, 1895, in Salida, Colo .; married June 16, 1832, Calvin Wheelock of New York city. Child: Anna J., married October 18, 1882, Eli W. Ten Broeck, and resides at Salida, Col. Children by second wife:
SAMUEL M.,born April 25, 1821, in South Oxford.
JOHN W., born March 12, 1823, in South Oxford; died April 27, 1881, in Jackson, Mich .; married Mary Jane Bradford of Huntsville, Ala.
MARIA A., born January 14, 1825, in South Oxford; married George Stratton, and resides in South Oxford.
REV. JAMES A., born March 26, 1827, in South Oxford; died December 17, 1897, in Cortland, N. Y., where he had been for ten years rector of Grace Episcopal church. Was also chaplain of 32d N. Y. S. V. regiment during Civil war. Married Sarah T. Hale of Hornellsville, N. Y.
PEREZ PACKER, born August 5, 1832, in South Oxford ; died June 2, 1854, in Jackson, Miss. Unmarried.
JENNIE A., born December 13, 1834, in South Oxford; died November 26, 1896, in Tuscaloosa, Ala .; married Tip- ton Bradford.
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CHARLES L., born May 6, 1837, in Norwich; married Virginia Watkins of Huntsville, Ala. Resides in Louis- ville, Ky.
Dan Hyde Robinson, son of Samuel and Priscilla (Met- calf) Robinson, born October 11, 1798, in Lebanon, Conn., died May 24, 1871, in South Oxford; married Alvira Loomis of Oxford, who died March 21, 1864, in South Oxford. Children :
MARYETTE, died April 6, 1865, in South Oxford ; married January 8, 1845, George Stratton of South Oxford.
HARRIET, born December 4, 1825; died March 9, 1893. Married May 16, 1855, Erastus Hill, born January 2, 1826, in Smithville; died February 24, 1885, in South Oxford. Children : Chauncey, married Elizabeth Smith; Nancy, married William Mason; Alvin, married Mary Murdock; Hattie L., died December 4, 1876, aged 15.
LUKE M., born October 10, 1830; died February 9, 1895, in Neenah, Wis .; married September 30, 1858, Maria L. Fish of Oxford. Children: Amy E., born July 30, 1864 in South Oxford; died October 2, 1900, in Neenah, Wis .; Dan A., born April 15, 1866. Residence Menasha, Wis.
ALVIN P., died November 16, 1859, of yellow fever in Houston, Texas, aged 22, unmarried.
FRANCES, born February 15, 1844; died March 4, 1896, in Homer, N. Y .; married September 16, 1868, John A. Flagg. Children : Mary A., married Manley H. Daniels of Homer; Nettie, married Fred Newcomb, of Homer.
Samuel M. Robinson, son of Jabez and Ann (Ten Broeck) Robinson, born April 25, 1821, in South Oxford; died December 15, 1896, in South Oxford; married Feb- ruary 22, 1848, Sarah A. Brown of New Berlin, who died December 7, 1904, in South Oxford. Mr. Robinson re- ceived his education in Oxford Academy, and after leaving that institution returned to the home farm where he spent
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his entire life. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and also conducted a saw and grist mill. He was an honest man of sterling integrity, highly respected by his towns- men, and had held many public offices of trust, among which were supervisor, Justice of the Peace, and highway commissioner. Children :
EMOGENE, married Dr. Warren Scott of Cromwell, Ind .; died August 7, 1891, in South Oxford.
MARGARET W., died December 25, 1862, aged 12.
MARY J., married Albert Tremaine, resides in Greene.
SARAH L., twin to above, married Dr. DeWitt Hitch- cock; died February 11, 1897, in Long Island City, N. Y.
FRANCES A., married Edward Robinson of Greene; died September 13, 1880.
ARCHER, adopted son, married Clara Ives of Afton. Re- sides on the old homestead.
C ENSUS 1834 .- We copy from a sheet, soiled by age, upon which was taken the " Census of the village of Oxford, on the first day of January, 1834," by Henry R. Mygatt, Esq., and Judge Samuel McKoon :
Forty-four families on the East side of the river containing 469 in- habitants, 221 males, 248 females.
Sixty-six families on the West side of the river containing 441 in- habitants, 234 males, 207 females.
One hundred and ten families, 910 inhabitants, 455 males, 455 females.
Twenty-eight more inhabitants on the East than on the West side of the river.
Statistics of the town of Oxford .- Five ministers of the gospel : Rev. Leverett Bush, Episcopalian ; Rev. James Abell, Presbyterian; Revs. Washington Kingsley and Elisha B. Spaarks, Baptist ; Rev. Henry Hal- stead, Methodist.
Att'ys at Law .- Henry VanDerLyn, Henry Mygatt, James Clapp, Samuel McKoon.
M. G. McKoon, Principal of Oxford Academy, Elizabeth C. Merwin, Preceptress.
One oil mill, 1 woolen factory, 12 saw-mills, 3 grist-mills, 1 iron foundry, 3 tanneries.
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He strove among God's suffering poor One gleam of brotherhood to send.
-LOWELL.
James Flanagan.
James Flanagan was born in the year 1816 in Armath, Ireland, and came to Oxford in 1848 with his young wife, Anne Troy, and infant daughter, Mary. He soon found employment in the blacksmith shop of Wilmot Roberts, where he remained several years, and then entered into business for himself, having a shop near his residence on Greene street. Mr. Flanagan was the first Irishman who came to Oxford to reside, and Father James Hourigan, of Binghamton, once said of him that he was the corner stone of Catholicism in Chenango county. Previous to the erection of St. Joseph's church services were held at his residence, where the first mass in town was celebrated. Mr. Flanagan was a friend in need to many of his country- men on their arrival in town, who usually came in by canal and landed here perfect strangers. Often he took them, sometimes an entire family, to his home where they remained until he found employment for them in the com- munity. In 1871 Mr. Flanagan became a contractor at the time of the construction of the O. & W. railroad, then called the Midland, but the venture proved disastrous and he lost heavily. About twenty years previous to his death Mr. Flanagan lost his eyesight, but his cheerful heart and disposition were unchanged, and uncomplaining he groped his way about the streets of the village having a pleasant greeting for all. Mr. Flanagan died June 11, 1891, and his faithful and loving wife followed him to the better
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land six months later, her death occurring January 2, 1892. Children :
MARY, married Daniel Duggan, and resides in Newark, N. J.
ELLEN, unmarried, resides in Cleveland, Ohio.
CATHERINE, married Edward Dockery, and resides in Orange, N. J.
THERESA, married John Porn, and is the only member of the family residing in Oxford.
ANNA, married Patrick Byrne of Norwich.
MARGARET, married Thomas Dugan, and resides in Orange, N. J.
JOHN J., married Anna Byrne, and resides in Norwich.
B USINESS FIRMS IN 1835 .- Among those who were doing business in this town during the year 1835 we find the following list in the " Chenango Whig, and Mis- cellaneous Journal," published in this village by Denison Smith Clark, dated March 6. It reads, "Synopsis of the Yearly Advertisers to the Whig ":
Elisha Bishop, Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Fort Hill Buildings.
Benjamin Butler, President of Agricultural Society. East side of the river.
J. S. & F. R. Clark, Variety Store. Fort Hill Buildings.
Clark and Balcom, Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Adjoining Clarke's Hotel.
Joel Chapin, Cabinet maker. East side of the River.
Horace Dresser, Law Office. 4 Fort Hill Buildings.
James Durham, Coach Maker. On the West side of the River.
A. A. Franklin & Co., Chenango Foundry. East side of the River.
Seth H. Fisk, W. I. Goods Store. Checkered Building west side of the River.
Dr. DeForest, Physician and Surgeon. Fort Hill Buildings.
William Gile, Clothing Emporium. East side of the River.
William Mygatt, Leather Store. East side of the River.
Newkirk & Miller, Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Exchange Buildings.
Perkins & VanWagenen, Dry Goods, Groceries, Drugs, &c. East side of the River.
Rouse & Perkins, Druggists, &c. Exchange Buildings.
Charles Perkins, Tailoring store. West side of the River. Gardner Stratton, Hat Store. Fort Hill Buildings.
J. Y. Washburn & Co., Chair manufacturers. East side of the River. Ira Wilcox, Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Fort Hill Buildings.
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Everyone is the son of his own works.
-CERVANTES.
Cyrus M. Gray.
Cyrus M. Gray, born in McDonough, June 7, 1826, re- moved to Oxford, April, 1828. Married November 22, 1850, Derinda Lincoln of Horseheads, N. Y., born Feb- ruary 6, 1829, and died April 7, 1896, in Oxford. Two children, Ella L., married Rev. Edwin J. Brownson Au- gust 7, 1879. Edward Cyrus, died October 20, 1896, mar- ried Maude Potter of Cooperstown.
Cyrus M. Gray attended school at Oxford Academy, and when 19 taught in what was known as the Stone school- house, receiving $10 a month and boarding around-two nights to a scholar. This was before the time of steel pens. Part of the work of the teacher was to make the quill pens for seventy scholars. On September 20, 1846, he began clerking for Cyrus Tuttle, remained with him for four years, when on April 1, 1850, with Derick Race, he went into the grocery business in the Corner Store, at that time owned by Joshua Root. After six months he sold out to Mr. Race and bought the Packer drug store. In 1851 he went into business at Cannonsville, N. Y., where he remained until 1855, and then returned to Oxford and bought what is known as the Tower farm, and farmed it for four years. In 1860, with William B. Race, he bought the Corner Store, now occupied by Baldwin & Mead, and opened a dry goods and grocery business. After one
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year John R. Wheeler bought out Mr. Race and for ten years the business was successfully carried on under the name of Gray & Wheeler. In 1871 they sold the goods and leased the store to Tower & Morley, and for two years carried on business across the street, in the store now occupied by Rector Youmans as a meat market; when Mr. Wheeler removed to Chicago and failing health led Mr. Gray to purchase and build what has been since 1874 the homestead. After a rest he clerked two years for Clarke Bros. and five years for Skinner Bros. in the Corner Store. In 1877 Mr. Gray bought out Skinner Bros. and again took up business at the old stand, where he continued until 1891, and then retired to his homestead. Politically Mr. Gray is a staunch Republican, and voted for the first time for Presi- dent in 1848 for Van Buren, and voted for the first Re- publican President when the party was started and at every presidential election until the last, when he was out of the State, making thirteen presidents. Religiously he is a Baptist, uniting with the church when fifteen years of age, and ever since has been identified with every depart- ment of the work. Mr. Gray is now residing with his daughter, Mrs. Brownson, in Centralia, Ill.
And the maize-field grew and ripened, Till it stood in all the splendor Of its garments green and yellow. -LONGFELLOW.
Benjamin Butler.
Benjamin Butler, who owned the farm on State street known as the Corn Hill farm, now the property of George B. Fletcher, was a son of Dr. Benjamin and Diadama (Hyde) Butler of Norwich, Conn., where he was born January 30, 1764. He married Hannah Avery of Groton.
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They settled at New London, Conn., and afterwards re- moved to New York city, where he carried on the business of a broker for many years. In 1806 they came to Oxford.
Mr. Butler was one of the founders of St. Paul's Epis- copal church in this village, and occupied a house on the site of the present church edifice in 1807-8. Later he occu- pied a residence on Merchant street, and then for a year or so the old mansion, later known as the McKoon house. From here he removed to the farm above mentioned, and became extensively engaged in sheep raising, and buying and selling land. At his death, which occurred January 15, 1839, the hills surrounding the village were covered with sheep owned by him and let out to various parties to keep. Having large landed possessions, a great many peo- ple were in his employ. Mr. Butler read medicine and practiced for a short time. He was called to see a man, but his treatment of the case was so unsuccessful that the patient nearly died, and Dr. Butler then and there gave up the profession. Hannah Avery Butler, his wife, died August 1, 1829, aged 58. Children :
BENJAMIN, who died in infancy.
JULIA H .. born at New London, Conn., June 13, 1794; married James Clapp; died November 17, 1832.
MARY D., born at New London, Conn., January 8, 1797; died December 12, 1881, in Utica; married Nicholas Dever- eaux of Utica. They had six children, the eldest daughter, Hannah, married Hon. Francis Kernan of that city.
ELIZABETH, third daughter, died in infancy.
CORNELIA ANN, born at New York, March 1, 1806; mar- ried William C. Pierpont of Pierpont Manor, N. Y. They had six children.
ELIZABETH HANNAH, youngest daughter, born at New York, February 19, 1813. She was unmarried, and lived
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many years, until her death, March 18, 1883, upon the old farm with Mr. Warren Eaton, as manager.
Mr. Butler was a very dark skinned man, though of a fine commanding presence. He owned a colored boy as a part of his personal property, as in those days New York was a slave state. One day he sent the boy to a store for a corn basket he had bought, and told him to have it marked with his initials, " B. B." The basket was brought home unmarked, the boy had played on the way and for- gotten that part of his errand, so he was sent back and cautioned not to return until he brought it duly marked with his master's initials. When in the course of an hour he returned there were seven Bs conspicuously displayed on the basket. His master discovering the surplus initials exclaimed :
" You black rascal, what did you have so many for?"
The boy, with a broad grin, answered: "Massa, it means 'Black Ben Butler's Black Boy's Bushel Basket!'"
No legacy is so rich as honesty. -SHAKESPEARE.
James Walker.
Among the heroic men who came to this town at an early date, and who witnessed its development, enduring toil and hardships without murmur or complaint, and suc- ceeding, were able to pass the sunset of life in peace and quiet, was James Walker. He was born May 30, 1788, and died January 17, 1864. He married April 3, 1806, Jane Padgett, whose parents came from England. She
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was born July 8, 1790, and died April 16, 1872. Children : JANE, born June 28, 1807; died May 21, 1881.
LOVISA, born August 6, 1809; died May 24, 1899; mar- ried (1) Porter Bingham; married (2) Nathan Bailey, a veteran of the Mexican war.
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