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NEW BERLIN-was formed from Norwich, April 3, 1807, changed to " Lancaster" May 9, 1821, and original name restored March 22, 1822. A part of Sherburne was taken off in 1852. It lies upon the E. border of the co., N. of the center. Its surface is a rolling and hilly upland, the ridges extending N. and s. Unadilla River forms its E. boundary; and Great Brook flows s.
1 This stream has a fall of 140 feet in passing through Guilford | Village, affording a fine and very valuable water-power.
2 Joshua Mercerean and his brother (Frenchmen) settled at the mouth of Guilford Creek, and erected the first mill in town, in 1789. James Phelps and - Button settled near Rockdale iu 1790; Robert McLeod, on Lot 1, and Isaac Fuller, from Guil- ford, Conn., in 1791; Dan'l Savage, John Nash, and Nelson Rob- hins, from Ballston Spa, in 1792, at and near the old Four Cor- ners; John Secor, from Haverstraw, on Lot 2; Gurdon and Wyatt Chamberlin, at Mount Upton; Wm. and Nathaniel HIyer, -all in 1793. Major Richmond and his sons Joseph and Setli, Asa Ilaven, father of Hon. Solomon G. Haven, of Buffalo, Dan'i T. Dickinson, father of Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson, of Bingham- ton, Caleb Burdick, Sam'l Smith, and Paris Windsor were also among the pioneer settlers of the town. The first child boru was l'rudence Fuller, in April, 1791; the first marriage, that of --- Powell and the widow of Isaac Fuller, In 1793; and the first death, that of Isaac Fuller, in 1793. Ezekiel Wheeler kept the first inn, in 1796; and Sullivan Reynoldy kept the first store and erected the first mill on the Unadilla, in 1790. The first school was taught by Nathan Bennett, in 1794.
8 The census reports 12 churches ; 5 M. E., 2 Bap., 2 Cong., Presb., Prot. E., and Union.
{ Named from John Lincklaen, former proprietor of the town- ship and several adjacent tracta. Among the early settlers were
Guerdon Wells, Ahel Fairchild, Elisha Catlin, Joseph Pulford, Backus, Nathaniel Gray, Wolcott Bennett, Joseph Dar- ling, Jesse Catlin, Aaron Peet, John Wilson, Elisha Blount, Christopher Shipman, and -- Walters. The first child born was Matilda Wells, abont 1800; and the first death, that of a child of Christopher Shipman. Wm. Bly taught the first school ; Elisha Catlin kept the first inn; Fairchild Brothers, the first store; Catlin & Shipman huilt the first sawmill, and J. Pulford the first gristmill.
6 Bap., Seventh Day Bap., Cong., and M. E.
6 Named in honor of Commodore Macdonough.
7 Edward Colburn, Benj. Ketchum, Benj. Kenyon, Ephraim Fish, John Anderson, Nehemiah Dunhar, Jonah and Sylvanus Moore, Joseph and Ransom Cook, Wm. Mead, Wm. Norton, Danl. Wainwright, Adam Oyshlenhank, and M. Turner settled in town from 1795 to 1808. The first marriage was that of Sylva- nua Moore and wife; and the first death, that of Mrs. Benj. Ketchum. The first school was taught by Capt. Joshua A. Burke. Sylvanus Moore kept the first inn, in 1799, and Henry Ludlow the first store. in 1802. Gates Wilcox erected the first gristmill, in 1808; Jolin Nevins, the first paper mill, in 1828, at Macdonough Village. Henry Ludlow huilt the first sawmill, on the ontlet of Genegantelet Lake, in 1798.
8 The census reports 4 churches; Bap., M. E., Presb., and Unlon.
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CHENANGO COUNTY.
through near the center. Mathewson Pond is near the w. border. The soil is a shaly loam, occa- sionally intermixed with clay. New Berlin, (p. v.,) upon the Unadilla, in the N. E. part of the town, was incorp. April 17, 1816. It contains 4 churches, the New Berlin Academy, a news- paper office, paper mill, cotton factory, tannery, and several minor manufactories. Pop. 740. South New Berlin, (p. v.,) upon the Unadilla, in the s. E. part, contains 2 churches, a large tannery, and 285 inhabitants. A portion of the village is in Otsego co. Holmesville, in the extreme s. E. corner, contains a tannery, gristmill, and about 20 houses. New Berlin Center is a p. o. Ambler Settlement is a hamlet in the s. part. Daniel Scribner settled upon the Unadilla in 1790.1 The census reports 8 churches.2 IIon. Henry Bennett, who has been elected to Congress five successive terms from this district, resides at New Berlin Village.
NORTH NORWICH-was formed from Norwich, April 7, 1849. It is an interior town, lying N. E. of the center of the co. Its surface consists of the valley of Chenango River and the high rolling uplands which rise upon either side. The summits of the hills are 200 to 600 feet above the valley. It is drained by Chenango River, Cold and Fly Brooks, and several other small streams. The soil is a gravelly and slaty loam, in some places mixed with clay. North Nor- wich, (p. v.,) upon the Chenango, contains 2 churches, several mills, and about 150 inhabitants. It is an important village upon the Chenango Canal. Kings Settlement is a p. o. in the E. part; and Plasterville, a hamlet in the s. w. Jos. Lothrop and A. Mead located on Lot 1, in 1794.3 The first church (Bap.) was formed in 1796; Elder Eleany IIolmes was the first preacher.4
NORWICH-was formed from Union (Broome co.) and "Jericho," (now Bainbridge,) Jan. 19, 1793. Pharsalia, Plymouth, and Preston were taken off in 1806, New Berlin, and a part of Columbus, in 1807, and North Norwich in 1849. A part of Preston was annexed in 1808, and a part taken off in 1820. It is the central town upon the E. border of the co. Its surface consists of two high, rolling ridges, separated by the valley of the Chenango. The highest summits are about 500 ft. above the valleys. Chenango River flows s. through the w. part. It receives the Canasa- wacta and several other streams as tributaries. Unadilla River forms the E. boundary. The soil upon the uplands is a shaly and gravelly loam, and in the valleys a gravelly loam and alluvium. Norwich, (p. v.,) upon Chenango River, in the N. part, was incorp. April 16, 1816. It contains the co. buildings, 4 churches, the Norwich Academy, 2 banks, 2 newspaper offices, a piano forte factory, 3 carriage factories, 2 tanneries, 2 blast furnaces, a hammer factory, planing mill, foundery and machine shop, sash and door factory, and plaster mill. Pop. 2,430. White Store, (p. o.,) on the Unadilla, contains a church, gristmill, and 10 houses. The first settlement was made in 1788, by Avery Power.5 The first religious services were held by Rev. Manasseh French, in 1793 or '94.6
OTSELIC-was formed from German, March 28, 1817. It lies on the N. border of the co., w. of the center. Its surface is hilly, consisting of high ridges 500 to 800 ft. above the valley of Otselic Creek, which are broken by the ravines of the streams. Otselic Creek is the principal stream, and flows s. w. through the center of the town. Several small streams are tributaries of the Otselic. The soil on the hills is a shaly loam, and in the valleys alluvium. Otselic, (p. v.,) in the N. part, contains 100 inhabitants; South Otselic, (p. v.,) in the s. w. corner, 1 church and 225 inhabitants. Settlement was commenced about 1800, by Ebenezer IIill.8 The first preacher was Stephen C. Nicholas. There are 4 churches in town; 2 Bap., F. W. Bap., and Christian.
OXFORD-was formed from Union (Broome co.) and "Jericho," (now Bainbridge, ) Jan. 19,
1 Among the other carly settlers who came abont the same | Cole, Wm. Smiley, Nicholas Pickett, Maj. Thomas Brooks, Israel, time were Nathl. and Joseph Medhery, who located upon Great Charles, and Matt. Graves, Josiah Brown, John Wait, Wm. Rans- Brook ; Saml. Anderson, Silas Burlingame, Jeremy Goodrich, ford and sons Hascall and William, jr., John Harris, Manasseh French. Joah Enos, Josiah Brown, Elisha Smith, Win. aud Chaun- cey Gibson, Mark, Wm., and Stephen Steere, Stephen Collins. Jas. Levi Blakesleo, Charles Knapp, and Joseph Moss, who located upon the present site of the village. The first child born was Louisa Bancroft, in 1797; and the first marriage, that of Daul. Gilmore, Moses Snow, Jobu Randall, John McNitt, and David and Williams and Phila Packer, in 1794. Josiah Burlingame taught the first school; Danl. Scribner kept the first iun : Levi Blakes- les the first store ; and Job Vail built the first mill. 2 2 Bap., 2 Cong., 2 M. E., F. W. Bap., and Prot. E. Jolin Shattuck. The first child born was Lucy Power; the first inale child, Marcus Cole; the first marriage in the town and co. was that of Iluscall Ransford and Fanny Graves, July 12, 1792. Benj. Edmunds kept the brst ion; Jonathan Johnson was the first physician; and Elisha Smith built the first saw and grist mill. 6 There are 6 churches in town; Bap., M. E., Cong., Prot. E., Union, and R. C.
3 Among the other early settlers were Judge Joel Thompson, Jeremiah and Ahuer l'urdy, and Benj. Ferris, from Dutchess co., in 1795; and Jesse Rondell, Jacob Grow, Gen. Obadiah German, Ebenezer Ilartwell, and James Purdy, in 1796,-all of whom settled at the village and along the valley of the Chenango. The first child boru was Amos Mead, jr., Sept. 12, 1794; the first inarriage, that of Ebenezer laitwell and Rachel Mead, in 1793; and the first death, that of Mrs. Aber Purdy, in 1796. Thomas Brooke taught the first school ; Amos Mead kept the first inn, in 1803, and Gen. Obadiah German the first store. Benj. Hart- well built the first gristmill, ib 1803.
+ The census reports 4 churches ; 2 M. E., Bap., and Univ.
$ Among the other early settiers were David Fairchild, Silas
7 Au Indian name, signifying Plum Creek.
8 Among the early settlers were Reuben Buckingham, David Steadman. Win. Fish, Jousb Wolcott, Win. Cross, Wm. Hurl- but, and Win. Smith, in the x. part ; Elias Benjamin. Buell Warner and his sons Oliver, Abner, and Buell, jr., Benoni Parce, Lewis Cook, JEneas Thompson, John and James Warner, Abra- ham Fairchild, and Win. Greene, in the s. part. Hannah War. per taught the first school. Ebenezer Hill kept the first inn, in 1810, and built the first gristmill, in 1820. Geo. Coles kept the first store, iu 1812. Jas. Rush built the first sawmill.
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CHENANGO COUNTY.
1793. Guilford was taken off in 1813, and a part of Coventry in 1843. It is an interior town, lying a little s. of the center of the co. Its surface is divided into two parts by the valley of the Chenango. The hills bordering upon the river are 500 to 800 fect above the valleys. Clicnango River flows s. w. through the w. part in a valley having an average width of about 1 mi. It receives Eddy Brook from the E., and Fly-Meadow, Mill, and Ludlow Brooks from the w. The soil is a shaly loam upon the hills, and a gravelly loam and alluvium in the valleys. Oxford, (p. v., ) upon the Chenango, in the N. part of the town, incorporated April 6, 1806, contains 6 churches. the Oxford Academy,1 a hoe factory, sash and blind factory, carriage shop, grist and saw mill, and plaster mill. Pop. 1,218. South Oxford is a p. o. in the s. w. corner ; and Cheshireville a p. o. near the s. line. The first settlements were made in 1790, by Benjamin Hovey.2 The first preacher was Rev. Uri Tracy, (Presb., ) in 1792.3
PHARSALIA-was formed from Norwich, as " Stonington," April 7, 1806. Its name was changed April 6, 1808. It is an interior town, lying N. w. of the center of the co. Its surface is a rolling and hilly upland, occupying a portion of the watershed between Chenango and Otselie Rivers. The latter flows through the extreme N. w. corner. Canasawaeta, Genegantslet, and Braekel Crecks take their rise near the center. The soil is a shaly loam. Pharsalia, (p. v.,) in the w. part, contains 12 houses ; East Pharsalia, (p. v., ) in the s., 1 church, 2 gristmills, a sawmill, and 15 houses. North Pharsalia is a p. o. The first settlement was commenced in 1797, by John Randall, on Lot 48.' John Peck was the first settled minister. There are three churches in town; Bap., F. W. Bap., and Presb.
PITCHERS-was formed from German and Lincklaen, Feb. 13, 1827. A part of Lincklaen was annexed in 1833. It lies upon the w. border of the co., N. of the center. Its surface consists principally of two high ridges 500 to 800 ft. above the valleys. Otselic River flows s. E. through the center. Brackel Creek flows s. E. through the s. part. The ravines of the streams are narrow and are bordered by stcep hillsides. The soil is a shaly and gravelly loam. Pitcher, (p. v.,) upon the Otselic, s. w. of the center, contains 3 churches, a woolen factory, and 25 dwellings. North Pitcher, (p. v.,) upon the Otselic, N. E. of the center, contains 2 churches, 2 sawmills, a haine factory, fork factory, and about 20 dwellings. Pitcher Springs (p. o.) is a hamlet E. of the center.6 South Pitcher is a p. o. John Wilson and - Schuyler settled in 1794 or '95.7 The first religious services were held by Rev. Seth Williston, in 1797.8
PLYMOUTHI-was formed from Norwich, April 7, 1806. It is an interior town, lying N. of the center of the co. Its surface is a hilly upland, broken by deep ravines. Canasawacta Creek, and its E. and w. branches, flow s. E. through deep and narrow valleys and form a junction near the center of the town. Southwest of the center are 2 small ponds, covering an area of 100 to 150 acres each. The soil is a gravelly and claycy loam. Plymouth,9 (p. v., ) N. of the center, contains 2 churches and 150 inhabitants ; Sonth Plymouth, (p.o.,) in the s. E., a gristmill and 10 houses. The first settlement was commenced about 1794, by some French families.10 The first church (M. E.) was organized about 1806 ; and the Rev. - White was the first preacher.11
PRESTON-was formed from Norwich, April 2, 1806. Macdonough was taken off in 1816. A part of Norwich was taken off in 1808, and a part of the same town was annexed in 1820.
1 This Institution for many years bore the highest reputation of any academy w. of the Iludson. Many distinguished citizens of the central portions of the State received their academic edu- cation at this place.
2 Among the other early settlers were Elijah Blackman. Eben Enos, John Bartle and 6 sons, Peter Burgot, John Church, Theodore Burr, Benj. Loomis, Samuel Farnham, Chas. Hurst, and John Holmes. The first child born was Ellis Loomis. in May, 1792; the first marriage was that of Peter Bartle and Tabitha Loomis, in May, 1795; the first death was that of a child of Peter Burgot, and the first death of an adult. that of Andrew Loomis, in 1793. Mrs. Philip Bartle taught the first school. in 1793. Philip Bartle built the first schoolhouse, indi- vidually, on "Panther Hill," in 1793; John Bartle kept the first inn. on Bowmans Creek; Samuel Farnham kept the first store, and Peter Burgot built the first mill, on Mill Brook.
8 The census reports 7 churches in town; Bap., F. W. Bap., M. E., Presb .. Prot. E., R. C., and Univ.
+ Among the other early settlers were Joseph Brud. on Lot 49, Sanford Morgan, on Lot 36, John Weaver, on Lot 28, Paniel Denison, on Lot 70, Lodowick Weaver, on Lot 32, Joslina Weaver and David Davis, on Lot 69,-all from Conun. The first birth was that of Denison R. Weaver ; the first marriage, that of Jabish Brown and Ketura Brown: and the first death, that of Mrs. Nehemiah Lewis. Aruna Wait taught the first school. The first tavern and store were kept by Sanford Morgan. on Lot 36; the first mill was built by Asa Weaver, on Lot 27, on Canasawacta Creek.
6 Named from Nathaniel Pitcher, Lieutenant Governor of the State.
6 Pitcher Springs, formerly quite a watering place. was named from the sulphur springs located there. It is now almost de- serted.
7 Among the other early settlers were Ebenezer Wakely, Benj. Fairchild, Jonathan Chandler, George Taylor, Silas Beebe, Jonas Ilinman, Abijah Rhines, Simon Peet, --- Millard, and Elijah Fenton. The first child born was a son of Silas Beebe, in Nov. 1796; and the first marriage, that of John Wilson and Polly Hinman, May 16, 1799. Ebenezer Wakely taught the first school; Benj. Fairchild kept the first inn, Reuben Root the first store. and John Lincklaen built the first mills.
8 The census reports 6 churches in town; 2 Cong .. 2 M. E .. Bap., and Union.
9 Formerly called "Frankville."
10 Among the early settlers were John Raynor and G. D. Jeffrey. (Frenchmen,) James Bunford. Nathan Wales. John Miller. Coi. Wm. Munroe, Silas Holines, Dan'l Prentiss. Jas. Purdy. Judak Bement, and R. D. Dillaye. The first death was that of Blowers; Elizabeth Bowdish died about the same time. Clarissa Brooks taught the first school. in 1800 or '01 : Charles Babcock kept the first inn, and John Raynor the first store. Nathaniel Prentiss built the first mill, and John Thorp the first woolen factory, at an early day.
11 There are 4 churches in town; M. E., Bap., F. W. Bup., and Cong.
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CHENANGO COUNTY.
It is the central town of the co. Its surface is a high, rolling upland, divided into two distinct ridges. The summits of the hills are 200 to 800 feet above the Chenango Valley at Norwich. The principal streams are Fly-Meadow Creek and Mill Brook, flowing s. into the Chenango. The soil is a gravelly and slaty loam,-in many places stony and hard to cultivate. It is generally well adapted to grazing. Preston Corners, (Preston p. o.,) in the N. part, contains 2 churches and 105 inhabitants. The first settlement was made on Fly-Meadow Creek, in 1787, by James Glover, who erected the first gristmill, in 1788-89.1 The first church (Bap.) was formed in 1806, by Elder Haskall, the first preacher.2
SHERBURNE-was formed from Paris, (Oneida co.,) March 5, 1795. Smyrna was taken off in 1808, and a part of New Berlin was annexed in 1852. It lies on the N. border of the co., E. of the center. The highest summits are 200 to 500 feet above the valleys of the strcams. Chenango River enters the co. from Madison and flows in a s. E. direction through the town, receiving Handsome and Mad Brooks and several other tributarics. The soil is chiefly a gravelly and slaty loam, but some portions of the valley lands are a sandy loam. The Che- nango Canal passes through the valley parallel to the river. On the bottom lands of the river hops are extensively grown. Sherburne, (p. v.,) on the Chenango, s. of the center, was incorp. April 16, 1830. It contains 6 churches, the Sherburne Academy, and several manufactories. Pop. about 1200. Earlville, (p.v.,) on the line of Madison co., contains 441 inhabitants, of whom 208 are in this town. Joseph Gutherie settled in the valley of the Chenango, near Sherburne Village, in 1792. Major Brooks, one of the " Shay's men," is supposed to have been there a year or two carlier.3 The first religious services were held by a number of families from New England, who purchased the s. w. quarter of the 9th township, (Sherburne,) and settled on it in March, 1793.4
SMITHIVILLE-was formed from Grecne, April 1, 1808. It lies on the w. line of the co., s. of the center. The surface consists of high ranges of hills, with narrow valleys extending N. and s. It is drained s. by Genegantslet and Ludlow Creeks and their tributaries, and several other streams flowing into the Chenango. The soil is a gravelly and clay loam in the valleys, and a clay aud slaty loam on the hills. Smithville Flats, (p. v.,) on Genegantslet Creek, in the s. w. corner, contains 4 churches, 3 sawmills, a gristmill, and 315 inhabitants. East Smith- ville, on Ludlow Creek, near the E. line, contains 2 churches and 18 dwellings. The first settle- ment was made in the valley of the Genegantslet, iu 1797, by Robert Lytle, from Ireland.5 The first church (Bap.) was formed in 1805, by Elder Gray, the first preacher.6
SMYRNA-was taken from Sherburne, March 25, 1808, as " Stafford." Its name was changed April 6 of the same year. It is the central town upon the N. border of the co. Its sur- face is a broken and hilly upland, the highest summits being 500 to 800 feet above the valleys. The principal stream is Pleasant Brook, flowing s. E. through near the center. Cold Brook and several other small streams flow through portions of the town. These streams mostly flow through narrow valleys bordered by hillsides, a considerable portion of which are too steep for cultivation. The soil is a gravelly and shaly loam. Smyrna, (p. v., ) upon Pleasant Brook, near the E. line, was incorp. April 20, 1829. It contains 3 churches, a gristmill, a tannery, and 320 inhabitants. The first settlement was made by Joseph Porter, in 1792.7 The first religious society ( Friends) was formed at an early period.ª
1 David Fairchild and his sons John and Amos settled at P'res- ton Corners in 1795; Randall Billings and Silas Champlain, from Conn., at Preston Center. in 1796; Jonas Marsh, from Mass., Col. Gurdon, and Dudley Hewitt, in 1799. Among the other early set- tlers were Sam'l and Clark Lewis, Rev. Hazard Burdick, David Eccleston, Jonas Marsh, - Champlain, Win. Packer, Abra- ham Avery, and Wm. Walworth. The hrst child born was Fanny Billings. July 16, 1796; the first marriage, that of Capt. Lyon and Widow Crandall, in 1798; and the first death, that of an infant child of Geo. Crary. The first school was taught by Win. McAlpine. who surveyed the Livingston Patent in 1795 and sub- sequently the Morris Tract. Jonas Marsh kept the first inn. in 1800 : Jas. Glover kept the first store and erected the first mill. 2 The census reports 5 churches ; Bap., F. W. Bap., Seventh Day Rap .. Presh., and Univ.
& A company from New England, consisting of Nathil Gray. Joel Hatch. Abraham, Jimnes, and Newcomb Raymond. Joseph, John. and Elrazur Lothrop. Cornelius Clark, and Joel Northrop, with their families, settled in 1793. The deed of their purchase is dated in June of that year.
4 During the first week after their arrival they erected a log meetinghouse, and on the succeeding Sabbath met in it, nfter the example of the Pilgrim Fathers, to make public and united acknowledgments for the protection und guidance of an over-
ruling Power while on a perilons and tedious journey through the wilderness to their new homes. The census reporte 9 churches; 2 Bap., 2 M. E., F. W. Bap., Cong., Prot. E., Univ., and Union.
5 Jos. Agard and Eppaphes Sheldon, from Litchfield, Conn., bought out the log house and improvement of Mr. Lytle in Frb. 1798, moved in their families, and became the sole residents of the town. They were joined in 1798-99 by Edward Loomis, who settled on Ludlow Creek, Simeon Neal, Robt. Williams, Ans Straight. Dan'l Phillips, Capt. Samuel A. Skeet. John Young, and John Palmer. The first child born was dane Loomis, May 2, 1800; the first marriage, that of Jason Smith and Hannah Rora- paugh, in 1807; and the first death, that of a son of Gomgo Shaddock. in 1799. Capt. Jomm Palmer kept the first inn aind store and erected the first distillery. Timothy Scoville buitt the first sawmill, in 1805, and Nicholas Powell the first gristinill, in 1509.
6 The census reports 4 churches; 2 M. E .. Bap .. and Univ.
" Among the other early settlers were dos. Collius. Jos. Bil- lings, Joshua Talcott. David Wilbur, and John Parker. The first gristmill and clothing works were erected by Collins & Bil- lings, in 1795,
8 The census reports 5 churches in town: Bap., F. W. Bap- Cong., MI. E., and Friends.
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CHENANGO COUNTY.
Acres of Land, Valuation, Population, Dwellings, Families, Freeholders, Schools, Live Stock, Agricultural Products, and Domestic Manufactures, of Chenango County.
ACRES OF LAND.
VALUATION OF 1858.
POPULATION.
SCHOOLS.
NAMES OF TOWNS.
Improved.
Unimproved.
Real Estate.
Personal
Property.
Total.
Males.
Females.
No. of Dwellings.
No. of Families.
Freeholders.
No. of
Children
taught.
Afton1
27,680}
20,092
385.550
23,700
409,250
1,688
1,689
618
643
555
14
668
Columbus.
14,319
7,393
382,312
54,343
436,655
670
661
253
292
238
0
446
Coveutry
21,447
10,605
454.715
43,450
498,165
842
842
333
357
214
12
640
German
10,6634
6.0354
157,990
3,675
161,665
406
400
146
146
183
8
360
Greene ..
28,175₺
14,082}
1,031,905
332,565
1,364,470
1,880
1,837
697
743
528
22
1,283
Guilford
23,533
10,953
640,220
82,900
723,120
1,272
1,280
492
524
443
19
Lincklaen.
10,5444
6,2014
149,740
8,700
158,440
549
582
214
219
194
9
415
Macdonough
13,181}
8,619
232,900
19,340
252,240
701
716
279
282
252
9
521
New Berlin ...
19,942
10,046
1,223,675
510,436
1,734,111
1,224
1,283
479
524
354
20
890
North Norwich ...
10.1064
6,591
362,341
27,850
390,191
585
541
210
235
194
444
Norwich
19,5284
6,477}
546,761
56,945
603,706
2,005
2,104
761
822
583
19
1,401
Otselic.
14,352
9,871
292,760
15,250
308,010
887
834
339
360
277
13
729
Oxford
19,159
12,101
627,600
162.725
790,325
1,519
1,597
629
636
521
19
1,219
Pharsalia
12,794
12,248
234,380
13,000
247.380
594
558
210
218
209
10
462
Pitcher
13,354៛
4,395}
241,090
22,7 40
263,830
652
629
250
315
260
11
496
Plymouth
15,166
9,671
376,645
39,300
415.945
769
772
299
577
503
15
620
Preston
15,935₺
5,361
277,010
26,040
303,050
512
532
180
483
279
8
362
Sherburne
20,702
5,544}
776,686
115,100
891,786
1,367
1,409
532
392
297
17
1,029
Smitbville ..
20,341
9,366
400,565
29,100
429,665
837
824
311
198
175
10
581
Smyrna
16,903}
7,281}
442,428
68,364
510,792
920
946
370
270
236
14
698
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