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The Rural Budget was commenced at Wellsville in Oct. 1856, by Richard O. Shant, by whom the publication is continued.
3 The academic part of this institution was incorp. in 1842, and the university in 1857. The erection of the university building has been commenced. It is under the charge of the Seventh Day Baptists, The building occupied by the female department was burned Feb. 14, IS5S.
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1807, by Clark Crandall, from Rensselaer eo.1 The first church (Seventh Day Bap.) was formed iu 1816. There are now 2 churches in town ; both Seventh Day Bap.
ALLEN-was formed from Angelica, Jan. 31, 1823. A part of Birdsall was taken off in 1829. It is an interior town, situated north of the center of the co. Its surface is a hilly upland, divided into ridges by the valleys of the streams. The highest summits are 500 to 700 feet above the valleys. The principal streams are Wignam, Plum, and Baker Creeks. The soil upou the uplands is elay underlaid by hardpan, and in the valleys a gravelly loam and alluvium. Allen, (p. o.,) in the E. part, and Allen Center (p. o.) are hamlets. There are uo stores, taverns, doctors, or lawyers in the town. A few small settlements were made about the eom- mencement of the century, but the principal settlements, were made subsequent to 1820.2 The first religious services were conducted by Rev. Robert Hunter, (Presb.,) in 1821; and the first church (Presb.) was formed in 1830.3
ALMA-was formed from Willing, Nov. 23, 1854. It is the central town on the s. border of the co. The surface is broken and mountainous. HIoneoye Creek and its branches, flowing in deep, narrow ravines, form the drainage. The greater part of the surface is yet covered with forests. The soil upon the uplands is a clayey and sandy loam, and in the valleys a gravelly loam and alluvium. Lumbering is the principal pursuit; and large quantities of pine lumber are annually manufactured. Alma, (p. v.,) in the w. part of the town, contains a steam sawmill and 15 houses. The first settlement was made in 1833, by Warren luff, from Quebec, Canada.4 The first religious services were performed by Rev. Reuben Kent, in 1838; and the first and only religious association (M. E.) in town was formed in 1850. There is no church edifice in town.
ALMOND-was formed from Alfred, March 16, 1821. A part of Birdsall was taken off in 1829, and a part of West Almond in 1833. It lies upon the E. border of the eo., a little N. of the center. Its surface is mostly an upland, separated into several distinct ridges by the deep valleys of Canisteo River and the Karr Valley, Mellenry Valley, and Whitney Valley Creeks. The highest summits are 500 to 800 ft. above the valleys. The soil is a gravelly and clay loam. Quar- ries of good building stone, and sulphur springs, are found in various localities. Almond, (p. v., ) near the E. line, contains 2 churches, 2 flouring mills, several manufactories, and about 1,000 inhabitants. Center Almond, in Karr Valley, and North Almond are p. offices. The first settlement was made at Karr Valley, by Rev. Andrew Gray, Wm. Gray, Jos. Rathbun, and - Vandemark, all from Penn., in the spring of 1796.5 The first religious meeting was held at Karr Valley, by Rev. Andrew Gray, (Presb.,) in his own house, May 1, 1797; and the first church was formed, the same year, by Mr. Gray.6
AMITY-was formed from Angelica and Scio, Feb. 22, 1830. A part of Ward was taken off in 1856. It is an interior town, lying a little s. of the center of the co. The surface is hilly and broken, the summits rising 500 to 800 feet above the valleys. Genesee River flows N. W. through the w. part and receives as tributaries Van Campens and Philips Creeks. The valleys of these streams are narrow and are bordered by steep hillsides. The soil is principally a clayey and sandy loam. Philipsville, (p. v.,) on the Genesee, was incorp. Feb. 21, 1853. It con- tains 3 churches, 2 sawmills, a flouring mill, and about 1,000 inhabitants. It is a station upon the rail road. Belvidere, (p. v., ) on the Genesce, at the mouth of Van Campens Creek, in the N. w. corner of the town, contains 3 sawmills and 181 inhabitants. It is als, a rail road station. The first settlement was made in 1804, near Belvidere, by John T. Hyde.7 The first religious
1 Nathan Green, from Madison co .. settled at Bakers Bridge in | Matthew McHenry, Jos. Coleman, and Geo. Lockhart, all from 1807. The first child born was Rebecca Stillman. in 1808; the first marriage, that of Luke Maxson and Susan Green; and the first death, that of Chas. II. Clark, who accidentally shot bim- self. Nancy Teater taught the first school, in IS15 : John Texter kept the first inn. in 1818; and E. S. Davis built the first saw- mill. in 1821, and the first gristmill, in 1824.
Inzerne co., Penn., settled in the town in 1797. The first child born was Win. Mellenry, in 1799; the first marriage, that of Peter Putnam and Polly Waters, in 1804; and the first death, that of Matthew McHenry, in 1801. The first school was taught at Karr Valley, by Jos. A. Rathbun, in Dec. 1802. Bonj. Van Campen kept the first inn. at Karr Valley; in 1805; and Phineas " The first school was tanght near the s. line, in 1820. The Stevens Imilt the first sawmill, in 1808, at Almond Village, aud first inn was kept by Mrs. Armstrong, near the s. line, in 1827. Asa Clark the first gristmill, in 1818. The first sawinili was erected by Asher Miner, on Wigwam Creek. in 1825.
6 The census reports 3 churches; Prosb., Bap., and Wes. Meth.
3 The census reports 3 churches; Cong .. Bap .. and M. E.
7 Harry Davis, from Hampshire co., Mass., settled near Philips- ville in 1805. The first child born was Hannah Hyde, Nov. 4, 1804: the first marriage, that of Loammi Asthley and Rachel 4 The first child born was Emeline. daughter of Azor Hurl- but, Sept. 1, 1\36; and the first death, that of John Bagley. in 1838. The first school was taught by Clarinda Kent, in 1839. | Baker, in 1807; and the first death, that of Harvey Manning, in Azor Hurlbut kept the first inn, in 1837. Sam'l J. Peet the first Atore, in 1844; and Jolin W. Post erected the first sawmill, in 1843.
1806. Polly Baker taught the first school, in ESJo: Ebenezer Hyde kept the first inn, at Bel idere, in 1809: Alvin E. Parker the first store. at Philipsville. in 1830; and Philip Church built the first sawinill, ou Genesee River, in 1800, and the first grist-
5 Maj. Moses Van Campen, Capt. Henry Mellenry, Walter, Jos .. end Sain'l Karr, Silas Ferry, Stephen Major, Benj. Van Campen, mill. in 1808.
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meeting was held at the house of Samuel Van Campen, by Rev. Robert Hubbard, (Presb., ) in 1814; and the first church (Bap.) was formed by Rev. Jonathan Post, in 1816.1
ANDOVER-was formed from Independenee, Jan. 28, 1824. A part of Independence was taken off in 1824, and a part of Wellsville in 1855. It lies upon the E. border of the co., s. of the center. The surface is very hilly and still retains some of the original pine forests. Dyke Creek flows s. w., receiving several small tributaries. The soil is chiefly a heavy loam resting on hard- pan. The primitive forests had a large proportion of pine ; and the manufacture of pine lumber -for many years a leading pursuit-is still carried on to some extent. Andover, (p. v.,) near the center of the town, contains 4 churches, a grist and saw mill, and 374 inhabitants. It is a R. R. station. Shoemakers Corners (Elm Valley p. o.) is a hamlet on the w. line of the town. The first settlement was made in the spring of 1795, by Nathaniel Dyke, from Tioga Point, Penn.,-originally from Conn.2 The first religious meeting was held at the house of Mr. Dyke, by Rev. Silas Hubbard, in 1808; and the first church (Cong.) was formed by Rev. Robert Hub- bard, July 4, 1824.3
ANGELICA'-was formed from Leicester, ( Livingston co.,) Feb. 25, 1805. Alfred and Cane- adea were taken off in 1808, Allen and Scio in 1823, a part of Amity in 1830, and a part of West Almond in 1833 ; and a part was annexed to Alfred in 1816. It lies a little N. of the center of the eo. Its surface is a hilly upland, broken by the deep ravines of the streams. Genesee River flows across the s. w. corner, and its tributary, Knights Creek, through the eenter. The soil is a elayey loam upon the uplands, and a gravelly loam in the valleys. Angelica, (p. v.,) on Knights Creek, a little N. of the center of the town, was incorp. May 2, 1835. Besides the co. buildings, it contains the Angelica Academy, 5 churches, 1 bank, 2 newspaper offices, and several mills and manufactories. Pop. 846. The first settlement was made on the site of the village, in 1802, by Philip Church.5 The first church ( Presb.) was formed by Rev. Robt. Hubbard, in 1811.6
BELFAST-was formed from Caneadea, March 24, 1824, as "Orrinsburgh." Its name was changed April 21, 1825. A part of Caneadea was annexed in 1831. It lies a little N. w. of the center of the eo. Its surface is a hilly upland, separated into distinct ridges. Genesee River flows across the N. E. corner. Black and White Creeks, the other principal streams, flow through narrow, irregular valleys bordered by abrupt hillsides. The highest summits are 600 to 800 feet above the streams. The soil is a elayey loam upon the hills, and a gravelly loam in the valleys. Belfast, (p.v.,) on the Genesee, near the mouth of Black Creek, contains 3 churches, the Genesee Valley Seminary,7 and several mills. Pop. 801. . At this place considerable commerce is carried on by means of the Genesee Valley Canal. Rockville,6 (p.o.,) in thic w. part, and Transit Bridge, (p.o.,) in the E., are hamlets. The first settlement was made on Genesee River, in 1803, by Benjamin, Elisha, Calvin, and David Chamberlin, brothers, from Penn.9 Rev. Ephraim Sanford (Bap.) held the first religious meeting, at the house of Nath'l Reynolds, in 1806, and formed the first church, in 1807-08.10
BIRDSALL"_was formed from Allen and Almond, May 4, 1829. It is an interior town, lying N. E. of the center of the co. Its surface is principally a hilly upland, separated into several distinct ridges. The deelivities are usually very abrupt, and the highest summits are 500 to 800 feet above the valleys. Black Creek and its branches form the principal drainage. The soil is
1 The census reports 4 churches: Bap .. Cong., M. E., and Univ. | Taylor kept the first inn, in 1804. Hyde de Neuville-an exilo 2 Mr. Dyke was educated at Yale College, served as an officer during the Government of the Empire, and minister to the U. S. upon the restoration of the Freuch monarchy from 1816 to 1822 -resided at Angelica in 1807-08. Victor Dupout, also a distin- guished Freuch exile, was an early settler at Angelica. during the Revolutionary War, was attached to the staff of Gen. Warren at Boston, and subsequently to that of Gen. Washing- ton. Stephen Cole settled on lot adjoining Dyke, in 1796, and Benj. Brookings and John T. Hyde, from Vt., near the same 6 The census reports 6 churches; Presb, Prot. E., Bap., M. E., Ref. Prot. D., and R. C. place, soon after. The first child born was Daniel Cole. Feb. Is, 1797; the first marriage, that of Isaac Dyke and Pamelia Git- 7 This institution was chartered in 1856 and opened Dec. 2, 1857. It will accommodate 300 students, and is under the charge of the M. E. Church. son, in 1502; and the first death, that of Zeriah, daughter of Jaines Dyke, Jan. 21, 1798. Robert Reed taught the first school, in 1820; Luthier Strong built the first saw and grist mill, in 8 Named from a grindstone quarry in the vicinity. This quarry is not now worked. 1819, and kept the first inn, in 1820; and Asa S. Allen kept the first store, in 1823.
8 The census reports 4 churches; Bap., Cong., M. E .. and R. C. 4 Named from Angelica, wife of John B. Church and eldest daughter of Gen. Philip Schuyler.
6 Mr. Church was son of John B. Church and grandson of Gen. Schuyler. Evert Van Wickle, John Gibson, and John Lewis settled in the town in 1802, and John Ayers in 1803. The first child born was Catharine 8. Mulender; the first marriage. that of Sylvanus Russel and Esthier Van Wickle, in 1805; and the first death, that of Ira Stephens, Sept. 20. 1803. Widow S. Smith taught the first school, in 1804-05: Philip Church built the first saw and grist mill, in 1802-03, and kept the first store, in 1803; and Jos. | Judicial District iu 1825-29.
9 Jedediah Nobles, from Elmira, settled on the river, and Benj. Littleton, from the same place, on Wigwamn Creek, in 1805. The first child born was Moses V. Chamberlin ; and the first mar- . riage, that of John Sanford and Mary Collar, in 1806. Elijah Reynolds taught the first school. in 1907 : Jos. S. Raymond kept the first inn, bear the village, in 1821, and Sam't King the first store, in 1824. David Sanford erected the first saw and grist mill, on the river, near the village, iu 1809.
10 There are 5 churches in town; Bap., Cong., M. E., Univ., and R. C.
11 Named from Judge John Birdsall, Circuit Judge of the Eighth
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a clay loam underlaid by hardpan. Birdsall, (p. o.,) in the N. w. part, and Birdsall Cen- ter, (p.o.,) are hamlets. The first settlement was made by Josiah Whitman, on Lot 24, in 1816. The first religious meeting was held at the house of Win. Day, in 1823,1 by Rev. Robert Ilub- bard; and the first church (M. E.) was formed by Rev. Eleazur Day, in 1825.2
BOLIVAR-was formed from Friendship, Feb. 15, 1825; and a part of Wirt was taken off in 1838. It lies upon the s. border of the co., w. of the center. Its surface is a broken, moun- tainous upland, in some parts too steep for profitable cultivation. The streams are Little Genesec, Iloneoye, and Iforse Crecks. The soil upon the hills is a reddish clay loam, and in the valleys a gravelly loam. Bolivar, (p. v.,) N. of the center, contains a church, flouring mill, and 157 inhabitants. Honeoye Corners (S. Bolivar p. o.) is a hamlet near the s. border. Timothy Cowles, from Otsego co., settled in the w. part of the town in 1819.3 The first religious services were held by Austin Cowles, (M. E., ) in 1820; and the first church (M. E.) was organized in 1828.4
BURNS-was formed from Ossian, (Livingston co.,) March 17, 1826. It lies upon the E. border of the co., N. of the eenter. Its surface is very hilly and broken, the highest summits being 400 to 700 fect above the valleys. The principal streams are Canaseraga, South Valley, and Slader Creeks. Canaseraga,5 (p. v.,) in the N. part, contains 2 churches, the Canaseraga Academy,6 several mills, and about 200 inhabitants. It is a station on the B. & N. Y. City R. R. Burns, (p. v., ) on the E. line of the town, contains 1 ehureh and 20 dwellings. It is also a R. R. station. Whitneys Crossing is a p. o. in the w. part. The first settlement was made at Whitney Valley, in 1805, by Moses and Jeremiah Gregory, John Gaddis, and Samuel Rodman.7 The first religious meeting (M. E.) was held at the house of Moses Gregory, by Robert Parker, in 1806; and the first church (Bap.) was formed at Whitney Valley, by Rev. Jesse Braman, in 1817.8
CANEADEA-was formed from Angelica, March 11, 1808. Friendship was taken off in 1815, Rushford in 1816, " Orrinsburgh" (now Belfast) in 1824, and a part of Belfast in 1831. It is an interior town, lying N. w. of the center of the co. Its surface is divided into two ridges by Genesee River, which flows in a northerly direction through the center. The soil upon the highlands is a gravelly and clayey loam, and in the valleys a gravelly loam and alluvium. Upon Caneadea Creek is a valuable stone quarry. Oramel, (p. v.,) upon the Genesee, in the s. part, was incorp. June 9, 1856. It is an important canal village, and contains 2 churches, several mills, and 733 inhabitants. Caneadea, (p. v.,) at the mouth of Caneadea Creek, eon- tains 1 church, 3 mills, and about 400 inhabitants. Houghton Creek is a p. o. in the N. part. The first settlement was made about the commencement of the eentury, by a Mr. Schoon- over, from Penn.9 The first religious meeting (Bap. ) was held by Elder Ephraim Sanford, in his own house, at Oramel Village, in 1804.10
CENTERVILLE-was formed from Pike, (Wyoming co., ) Jan. 15, 1819. It is the N. W. corner town of the eo. Its surface is a moderately hilly upland. Six Town Creek and its branches form the principal drainage. The soil is a heavy clay loam. Centerville (p. v.) contains 2 churches and about 150 inhabitants. The first settlements were made by Jos. Maxson, of R. I., in April, 1808, and by James Ward, in the fall of the same year.11 The first religious meeting
1 James Mathews, from N. J .. settled on Section 21. near The Penn., at De Witts Valley, and Sam'l Boylan, at Whitney Val- center, in 1818. Previous to this, - Vance, Win. P. Schaanck, ley, in 1806. The first child born was Lewis W. Carroll, Ang. 1, from N. J., Jeremiah Van Warmer, And Wit. Day. from Cayuga co., had located in town. The first child born was James K. Mathews, March 7, 1820; and the first marriage, that of Sand'l Van Wickle and Harriet Freeman, in 1821 Hannah Scott taught the first school, in 1822. Josiah Whitman kept the first inn, in 1820, and Joseph B. Welch the first store. in 1828. The first sawmill was erected on Black Creek, by Elias full and David Peterson, in 1823.
2 There are 3 churches in town ; M. E., F. W. Rap., and R. C. 3 Christopher Tyler settled in 1819, Austin and Asa Cowles in 1820, in the w. part of the town,-all from Otsego co. The first birth was that of Almond W. Cowles, in 1820: the first inar. riage, that of Daniel Kellogg and Sophia Hitchcock. in 1825; and the first death, that of a child of Luther Anstin. in 1823. The first school was taught by Austin Cowles, in 1820-21. Holhs
9 Ephraim Sanford, jr., Zephaniah Huff, David Sanford, and Nehemiah Sears settled in 1803, and Ezra Sanford and others soon after. The first children born were Moses V. Chamberlain and Betsey Sanford, both in 1806. The first school was taught, B. Newton kept the first inn. in 1831. and Newton & Cowles the ; near the center, by Asa Harris, in 1811. The first inn was kept first store, in 1:25. The first sawmill was built by Asa and by Widow Bradley, from Penn., at the center, in 1810: and the Auslin Cowles, near the village. on Genesee Creek. in 1822, and i first store, at the same place, by --- Hunt, in 1812. John Hoyt
the first gristinill by Asa Com les, at the village. in 1824.
4 The census reports 3 churelies: 2 M. E. and Bap.
6 Formerly called " Whitney Valley."
6 This institution was formed in 1856, and is in charge of the Bap. denomination.
7 Wm. Carroll and Win. Hopkins settled at South Valley, Elijah and Daniel Abbott, Elias Van Souter, and Thes. Quick, all from
1807; the first marriage, that of Joh . Gregory and Betsey Doty ; and the first deaths, those of Jeremiah Gregory, who was killed by the fall of a tree, April 4, 1812, and his twin-brother, killed in the same manner, Sept. 17 of the same year. The first school was taught at Canaseraga, by Win. Crooks, in 1810. S. De Witt Brown kept the first inn, at "De Witts Valley," (now Burns Vil- lage, ) in 1826, and Isaac N. Town the first store, at Canaseraga, in 1828. Daniel Schull erected the first gristmill, in 1810, and David McCardy the first sawmill, in 1813.
8 There are 5 churches in town; Bap., F. W. Bap., Presb., Prot. E., and M. E.
erected the first sawmill, at the mouth of Caneadoa Crock, in 1816. and David Hitchcock pil the first carding machine in operation, in 1810. on Cancadea Creek.
10 The census reports 2 churches; Cong. and M. E.
11 Calvin P. Perry, from Berkshire co., Mass., seltled near Mr. Maxson in 1809. Abraham and David Jolatt, brothers, were the next settlers in the order of time ; and next were Zacchens, Thos.,
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(Bap.) was held by Rev. John Griffith. The first church (Presb.) was formed in July, 1824, by Rev. Silas Hubbard.1
CLARKSVILLE-was formed from Cuba, May 1I, 1835. It lics upon the w. border of the co., s. of the center. Its surface is a mountainous upland, divided into several steep ridges by the narrow valleys of the streams. The highest summits are 700 to 1,000 ft. above the canal at Cuba. Dodges Creek and its branches form the principal drainage. The soil is principally a heavy clay loam. Considerable pine lumber is still made in town. Clarksville Corners, ( West Clarksville p. o.,) near the center, contains a church, sawmill, and 12 dwellings. The first settlement was made a little s. of the center, in 1822, by John and IIoratio Slayton, from War- saw, Wyoming co.2 The first religious meeting (M. E.) was held at the house of Nelson Iloyt, in 1828, by Rev. Mr. Cole, from Friendship; and the first church (Bap.) was organized by Rev. IIolden E. Prosser, in 1842, and is still the only church in town.
CUBA-was formed from Friendship, Feb. 4, 1822. Genesee was taken off in 1830, and Clarksville in 1835. It lies upon the w. border of the co., s. of the center. Its surface is a broken and mountainous upland, divided into irregular ridges by steep and narrow valleys. Oil Creek and its branches form the principal drainage. The canal and R. R. both extend through the narrow valleys of this town.3 The highest summits are 600 to 800 ft. above the level of the canal. The soil is a elayey and gravelly loam." Cuba, (p. v.,) on Oil Creek, incorp. Nov. II, 1850, contains 5 churches, a newspaper office, and several mills and manufactories. Pop. 816. North Cuba, (Sey- mour p. o., ) in the N. part, contains 20 houses. Cuba Summit is a R. R. station. Settlement was commenced in 1817, by Salmon Abbott, - Freer, and - IIall, from Conn.5 The first religious meet- ing was held by Rev. Robt. Hubbard, in 1818; and the first church (Bap.) was formed in 1824.6
FRIENDSHIP-was formed from Caneadea, March 24, 1815. Cuba was taken off in 1822, Bolivar in 1825, and a part of Wirt in 1838. It is an interior town, lying a little s. w. of the center of the co. Its surface is broken by high, mountainous ridges, the summits of which are 600 to 800 feet above the valleys. It is drained by Van Campens Creek and its branches. The soil is a clay and gravelly loam. Friendship, (p. v., ) near the Center, contains 4 churches, the Friendship Academy, 2 flouring mills, 25 sawmills, and about 800 inhabitants ; Nile, (p. v.,) in the s. part of the town, contains a church, 3 mills, and 40 dwellings. The first settlement was made in Nov. 1806, by Richard Frair, from Kingston, Ulster co." The first religious service was held in a barn, by Samuel Vary, in July, 1810; and the first church ( Presb.) was formed by Rev. Robert Hubbard, in the spring of 1813.8
GENESEE-was formed from Cuba, April 16, 1830. It is the s. w. corner town in the co. Its surface is very broken and mountainous; and the highest summits arc 1,000 to 1,400 feet above the valleys.9 The streams are Little Genesee, Dodges, Deer, Windfall, and Oswaya Creeks,-all flowing through narrow, mountainous ravines. The soil is a sandy and clayey loam. A con- siderable portion of the surface is still covered with pine, and lumbering is extensively carried on. Little Genesee, (p. v.,) in the s. E. part of the town, contains a church, sawmill, and 30
and Strong Warner, Perkins B. Woodward, from Ashford, Conn., | situated upon the Indian Oil Spring Reservation. It is a dirty Bottled a little N. of the center, Sargent Morrell, from Vt., in the pool. 20 It. in diameter, and has no outlet. The water is mixed with bitumen, which collects upon the surface. There are several quarries of good building stone in town. 8. part of the town, in 1810, and Benj. Blanchard, from Vt., on Lot 25, in 1811. The first birth and the first death in town was that of a child of Calvin P. Perry, in June, 1809; and the first mar- 6 John Bennett, Andrew Hawley, and Stephen Cole came abont the same time. The first death was that of Andrew Inll. The first school was taught by David Row, in 1822. Stephen Cole kept the first inn, near the center, in 1814, and King & Graves the first store, in 1821 or '22. The first sawmill was built by W'm. Dovner, on Oil Creek, in 1815; and the first gristmill, by Cady & Baldwin, on the same stream, in 1822. riage, that of Wm. Foy and Ruth Morrill, in 1811. Perkins B. Woodward taught the first school, in the winter of 1813-14; Benj. and Mark Blanchard and Eber Hotchkiss erected the first saw- mill, on Six Mile Creek, In 1813, and Russell Higgins and Pack- ard Bruce the first gristmill, in 1817, on the same streamn. Thatcher kept the first inn, at the center, in 1810, and Sparrow Smith the first store, at the same place, in 1820.
1 The census reports 4 churelies ; 2 Presh., Cong .. and M. E.
2 James McDougal, from Steuben co., settled a little E. of the center, and Jabez Survey near the samo place, in 1827. The first child born was Jos. P. Slayton, in 1826 ; the first marriage, that of Van Rensselaer Delivan and Harriet Palmer, in 1827; and the first death, that of Mrs. Sally Olda. in 1831. The first school was taught by Maria McDougal, E. of the center, in 1827. Daniel S. Carpenter kept the first inn, near the center, in 1828 ; and Samuel King erected the first sawmill, on Dodge Creek, in 1832.
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