Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y. 1684-1890, Part 56

Author: Child, Hamilton, 1836- [from old catalog] comp; Horton, William H., [from old catalog] ed
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., The Syracuse journal company, printers and binders
Number of Pages: 1384

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Stephen Hale, a native of Massachusetts, was one of the early settlers of Brownville, where he died in 1818, aged 33 years. He was a cooper by trade, and served in the War of 1812. He married Lucy, daughter of Samuel Macomber, and they had two children, Dennis and Stephen. The latter removed from Brownville to Clayton in 1835, and was engaged in mercantile busi- ness here until 1873, when he retired. He married Betsey D., daughter of Seabury and Han- nah Allen, of Galway, N. Y., and their children are Carrie, Lucy, John, and George. The lat- ter is a clerk in the Michigan Central Railroad office at Detroit.

Samuel Garnsey, who served in the Revolutionary war, was born in Burlington, Vermont, whence he removed to Lowville, N. Y., and in 1839 located in Clayton, where he died in 1843, aged 84 years. His wife, Jernsha Darling, died in 1840, aged about 75 years. Their children were Samuel, John, Levi, Darling, Joseph, Jerusha, Lydia, and Esther. John Garnsey was born in Vermont, and in 1836 came to Clayton and located on road 28, on what is known as the the Garnsey farm, where he died in 1873, aged 84 years. He served at Sackets Harbor in the War of 1812. He married Charlotte, daughter of Moses and Anna (Cooper) Coffin, of Low-

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ville, and they had children as follows: Russel, Francello, Othniel, Moses, Hubbard, Zaleyette, Marisa, and Francis D. The latter, who was born in Lowville, located in Clayton in 1836. He married Mary, daughter of Dennis and Jerusha (Garnsey) Leonard, of Lowville, and they have two children, Charlotte and John L. Mr. Garnsey is a farmer in Clayton, on road 28.

Moses C. Garnsey, son of John and Charlotte Garnsey, was born in Lowville, N. Y., July 28, -1823, and with his parents removed to Clayton. He married Louisa, daughter of Samuel and Lavina (Adams) Mitchell, of this town, and their children were Francello, Merritt A., Emma H., Willard, Emmett, Edgar J., Hubbard, Emma J., and George F. He is now a farmer on Grindstone Island. George F. Garnsey married Amorette, daughter of Jolin and Roselle (Howe) Chase, of Clayton, and their children are Carrie E., Celia L., Fred, John, Gladys, George, Eva, and Lulu. He is also engaged in farming on Grindstone Island. Edgar J. Garn- sey was born in Clayton, where he married Esther, daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Clark) Cal- hoon, by whom he has four children, Gracie L., Amie B., Benjamin F., and Laura E. He now resides on road 4, Grindstone Island, where he is engaged in farming.

Hubbard Garnsey was born in Lowville, whence he removed to Clayton in 1836, locating on a farm on the St. Lawrence River. He married Phebe J., daughter of Daniel and Malinda (McMillan) Livingston, of Canada, and their children are Sarah M., Esther J., Ella M., Ward S., Nora R., Emma A., Hubbard L., Jennie E., Frank B., and Jessie. Mr. Garnsey is a farmer on road 2, Grindstone Island. Charles A. and Matthew Livingston, brothers of Mrs. Garnsey, served in the late war and were honorably discharged. Emma Garnsey married George Clark, a native of Scotland, and they have a son, Floyd B. Mr. Clark is a farmer on Grindstone Island.

Marisa Garnsey married, first, Sherman, son of Peter B. and Catharine (Bersie) Beadle, of Clayton, and their children are Hiram, Cora C., Kittie, Willard, Frank, and Charlotte. Upon the death of her husband Mrs. Beadle married Philo R. Clark, of Clayton. She built and now owns the new block on James street known as the Clark block. Her daughter, Kittie Beadle, married Willis Hawes, by whom she has three children, Ruth H., Sherman B., and Neddie.

Thomas Elliott, son of Abram, was born at Cherry Valley, N. Y., whence he removed with his father to Brockville, Canada, where he died, aged about 45 years. He married Mary Dean, of Cherry Valley. Their son Henry was born in Brockville in 1814, and in 1836 located in Clayton. He married Catharine Carkey, of Potsdam, N. Y., daughter of Joseph and Catha- rine (Dubois) Carkey, who were natives of France. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott reside in this town, aged respectively 75 and 73 years. Their children are Lewis, of Detroit, Mich., Chauncey, Joseph, Henry J., Hannah, Emeline, Ellanora, Lina, Mary, and William. The latter, who was born in Clayton, married Helen, daughter of James and Sally (Lamphear) Carey, of Port Huron, Mich., and is now a captain on the lakes, where he has been sailing for 30 years. He resides in Clayton village. The Elliott family is of English origin, and came from Dover, Eng. Their coat of arms, from William the Conqueror, is a crest, with arm and sword, with the motto, "Over rocks, through fires, bravely and honorably." Henry J. Elliott married Ella, daughter of Jacob and Jane Hubbard, of Clayton, who bore him three children, Jacob (de- ceased), Lawrence, and Frederick. He has been a sailor on the lakes since 1868, and mate of a vessel since 1871. He resides in Clayton village. James Carey, mentioned above, a native of Deerfield, N. Y., was one of the early settlers of Clayton, and resided here many years. In 1863 he removed to Port Huron, Mich., where he now resides, aged 75 years. His wife, Sally, is 72 years old.

Peter Fetterly, a Revolutionary soldier, died in Clayton at the advanced age of 87 years. His wife, Margaret, bore him three children, Laney S., Hannah, and Lawrence. The latter was born in Little Falls, N. Y., and in 1837 removed to Clayton, where he now resides. He married Margaret Fox, of Lewis County, and their children are Reuben, Mary, Elizabeth, Mar- garet, Frances, Franklin, Martin, and Willard. The latter, who was born in Clayton, married Ida R., daughter of Henry L. and Helen (Wesp) Krebs, of Orleans, by whom he has a son. Mr. Fetterly is a farmer.

Joseph Leyare, or Layare, a native of Canada, died in Clayton in 1888, aged 70 years. His children were Stephen, William, George, Selma, Delia, Mary, and Joseph. The latter was born in Canada, and located in Clayton, his present residence, with his father. He married Eliza- beth Mercier, of Canada, and their children are Nellie, Lizzie, Leona, Henry, Joseph L., and Mary. Joseph L. married Maggie, daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Williams) Davis, of Here-

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fordshire, Eng., and their children are Lillie M. and Grace M. Mr. Leyare is a carpenter, and resides in Clayton village.

Michael Lingenfelter was a native of Germany. He came to America before the Revolu- tionary war, and located in Montgomery County, N. Y., where he died. He had nine children of whom John was born in Montgomery County, and in 1838 located in Clayton, where he died the same year, aged 58 years. He married Elida, daughter of Conrad Winnie, of Montgomery County, and their children were John, Jr., Jane A., Conrad, Catharine, Obediah, Daniel H., Susan, and William H. William H. Lingenfelter was born in Montgomery County, and in 1837 located in Clayton and engaged in blacksmithing. He married Mary E., daughter of John and Mary (Smith) Wilson, of this town, and their children are Susan E., Jemima M., John W., Emma L., Merritt E., Ella A., Jennie E., Minnie M., Kate E., Nellie C., Elma S., and Maggie M. He occupies a farm on road 35, in this town, where he has resided 26 years. Mr. and Mrs. Lingenfelter are aged respectively 66 and 61 years. He served as supervisor two years, and has been assessor nine years. His daughter Susan E. married Warren T. Sampson, and Jemima married Jay Morse and resides in Michigan. His son Merritt E. married Frankie A., daughter of Almond and Jane (Saulsbury) Barney, of Clayton, January 10, 1877, by whom he has a son, A. Lee. He is also a farmer.

Henry Fetterly, of German descent, was born in Montgomery County. He served in the Revolutionary war, and was wounded by the Indians at Oriskany. He died August 5, 1777, aged 40 years. He married Eve Davis, a native of Montgomery County, and they had seven children. His son Peter came to Clayton from Montgomery County in 1838, and died here in August, 1856, aged 85 years. He was the first permanent settler on the farm where he died. He married Elizabeth, daughter of John and Annie Fox, of German Flats, N. Y., and their children were John, Annie, David, Elizabeth, Catharine M., Laney, and Lawrence. The lat- ter was born in Little Falls, and in 1838 located in Clayton. He married Margaret, daughter of Christopher and Margaret (Crimm) Fox, of German Flats, and their children are Reuben, Mary, Levi, Melissa, Elizabeth, Margaret, Martha A., Frances, Franklin, Martin, Amelia, and Willard. He now occupies the homestead farm on road 10.

Alexander Robinson, an Irishman. emigrated to this country and died in Lisbon, N. Y. His wife, Mary, bore him one child, Alexander, Jr., who was born on the ocean. Alexander, Jr., located on Grindstone Island in 1838, and was drowned in St. Lawrence River, February, 15. 1872. He married Mary, daughter of Thomas and Mary Benson, who bore him four chil- dren, viz. : Willard J., Thomas, Carrie, and Alexander R. The latter married Isabella, daughter of Parker and Mary ( McCready ) McRae, of Clayton, and their children are Leatha B., Henry A., Thomas S., and Gordon B. He is captain of the sailing vessel James Couch, in the employ of the Mutual Transporting Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, and resides in Clayton village.

Rufus Parish was born in Washington County, N. Y., where he died at the age of 82 years. He had eight children. His son Rufus was born in Washington County, whence he removed to Brownville in 1811, and in 1838 located in Clayton, where he died in 1874, aged 79 years. He married Pattie, daughter of Earl Carter, of Brownville, and their children were Alzina, John, William R., Charles, Gilbert, George, Remos, and Westall. William R. Parish, who was born in Brownville, came to Clayton with his father, and liere married Celestine, daughter of Elias W. and Almira (Allen) Glass, and their children are Estella M., Elmira C., Martha E., Nellie M., and Mertia M. He is a farmer.

Joseph Pelow, a native of Coteau du Lac, Quebec, came to Clayton in 1839 and died here in 1864, aged 65 years. He married Elizabethi King, a native of Ireland, who bore him three children-Sipreon, Eliza J., and Edward. The latter was born in Prescott, Canada, and came with his parents to Clayton when he was an infant. He married Philemon Preville, of Gan- anoque, daughter of Joseph and Helen (Marshall) Preville, and their children are Joseph, Fred, Nellie, George, Evelene, and Lorena. He is a ship carpenter.

Jacob Seeber came from Little Falls, N. Y., to Brownville about 1830, where he purchased a farm and occupied it till about 1840, when he removed to the town of Clayton and settled near Depauville, where he died. His wife was Esther Pettit, by whom he had eight children, six now living, viz .: Eli J., Henry, Daniel, Sylvenus. Nancy (Mrs. Edward Weaver), and Eva (Mrs. E. Niles). Hon. Eli J. was born January 24. 1838. In 1860 he married Amanda Lewis, daughter of John and Mary, and settled at Depauville, where he now resides. He followed the business of milling until 10 years ago, when he engaged in farming. He was supervisor of

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the town in 1878, 1881, '82, and '83, and represented the second assembly district in the legis- lature in 1884 and '85. He has a family of three children, Mary (Mrs. Clarence Whittier), and Clara and Willis E. who live at home.

Solomon Slate was born in Vermont in 1775. In 1824 he located in Pamelia, where he died in 1833, aged 58 years. He married, in 1803, Sylvia, daughter of John Dean, of Galway, N. Y., and their children were Chester B., born in Galway, November 22, 1803; Joannah, born in Galway, June 29. 1806; Sylvia B., born in Galway, March 28, 1810; Permelia A., born in Edinburgh, N. Y., January 3, 1814; Peter E., born in Edinburgh, March 28, 1817; Frances S., born in Edinburgh, January 9, 1820; Solomon, born September 27, 1822, who died the same year; and Sylvester H., born in Pamelia, July 22, 18 -. Sylvester H. Slate married Charlotte, daughter of George and Arvilla (Nelson) Cronk, of Ontario, Canada, and their children are Solomon G., Sylvia A., Susanna T., Savannah H., Seralda A., Sophronia S., Josephine S., Stanley H., and Sheridan P. Mr. Slate is a farmer on Grindstone Island, where he has been located 46 years. He was the first trustee of the first school on the island, and assisted in building the first school-house here.

Francis Thibault was born in Sorel, Canada, where he died, aged 88 years. His wife, Louisa Dusang, bore him eight children, viz .: Joseph, Francis, George, Benjamin, Bruno, Louise, Emily, and Caroline. Joseph was born in Sorel, and in May, 1840, located in Clayton, where he now resides. He married Harriet, daughter of John and Ellen (Dufault) Bertrand, of this town, and their children are Joseph, Anthony, George, Louise, John, Philemon, Anna, and Bruno. Mr. Thibault has been a blacksmith in Clayton village for the past 35 years.

John McCarn, a native of Scotland, emigrated to Wayne County, N. Y., where he died. His wife, Catharine, bore him nine children, of whom Michael was born in Montgomery County, N. Y., where he died in 1812. He married Nancy, daughter of Henry and Catharine Failing, and they had two children, Sally and Elijah. The latter was born in Montgomery County and came to Clayton in 1842. He was the first permanent settler on the farm on road 22 now known as the McCarn farm. He married Susan, daughter of Adolph and Sally (Yates). Seeber, of Canajoharie, N. Y., and their children are Michael, Clinton, Anna, Secber, Georgi- anna, Yates, Sidney J., and Elizabeth. Mr. McCarn has retired from business and resides in Clayton village. Michael, son of Elijah, married Clara, daughter of Nelson McNitt, and they have three children, viz .: Nelson E., Florence, and William, of whom Nelson E. has been editor of the interesting and ably conducted weekly newspaper On the St. Lawrence, pub- lished in Clayton village. Seeber McCarn married Elsie C., daughter of Elias C. and Alzina (Parisch) Davis. He was appointed postmaster at Clayton by President Cleveland. Sidney J. McCarn married Abigail T., daughter of Selden Steele, of Clayton, and they have an adopted son, Bayard W. Mr. MeCarn is proprietor of a meat market on James street, Clayton.

William Hollenbeck, a native of Herkimer County, was one of the early settlers of Cape Vincent, where he died at the age of 80 years. Of his five children, Abram was born in Herki- mer County and came to Clayton in 1842, where he died in 1887, aged 78 years. He married Aurelia Andrus, of Cape Vincent, and the fruit of this union was seven children, viz .: Deloss, Albert, Gertrude, Jnlia, Stephen, Cornelia, and Ezra G. Ezra G. Hollenbeck married Barbara, daughter of George and Agnes (Happ) Baltz, of Orleans, who bore him two children, Edward B. and Henry L. (deceased). Mr. Hollenbeck resides in Clayton village.

Archibald Gilchrist. a native of Michigan, resided in Clayton several years, and died in New Orleans, La., in 1854. He married Ellen, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ternon, ot Clayton, and their children were George, Helen, and Chaney W. The latter, who was born in Clayton, married Julia, daughter of Benjamin and Julia (Sawyer) Carpenter, of this town, where they now reside.

John Loughlin lived and died in Kilkenny, Ireland. He married Margaret Lynch, also a native of Ireland, who died in Iowa in 1878. Their children were Patrick, Kate, John, Mary, Thomas, and James. The latter, who was born in Ireland, came to Clayton in 1842 and set- tled on a farm. He married Ellen, daughter of Michael and Bridget (Murphy) Mckinley, of Clayton, in 1848, and their children are Mary Jane, James J., Andrew, William J., and Frank H. The latter is now a resident of Syracuse, and a postal clerk between that city and New York. James Loughlin has retired from business and resides in the village of Clayton.

Michael McKinley was born in Armangh, Ireland, where he died at the age of 80 years. His wife, Rosa, bore him four children, viz .: Mary, Susan, Bernard, and Michael. The latter

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was born in Ireland, whence he emigrated to this country, locating in Brownville in 1842, and in Clayton in 1845, dying in the latter town in 1857, aged 62 years. He married Bridget, daughter of Patrick Murphy, in Ireland, and their children were John, Bridget, Ellen, Mary A., Ann, Arthur, Rosa, Bernard, and Patrick. Patrick Mckinley was born in Armaugh, Ireland, and came to Clayton with his father. He married, first, Margaret, daughter of Terrence and Catharine McLoughlin, and their children are Willie, Joseph B., John T., Michael C., Nellie, and Engene. He married, second, Mrs. Ellen Kelsey, of Theresa, daughter of Bartholomew and Mary (Welch) Kelsey, and they occupy a farm on road 13, where he has resided 28 years. He has been a captain on the lakes, and was pilot on the first schooner that ran through from Kingston, Canada, to Chicago. His present wife, Ellen, was the wife of Franklin D. Kelsey, whodied in Theresa. She had four children by Mr. Kelsey, namely : John F., Mary, Wealthy J., and Emma. Margaret Mckinley died in 1879, aged 30 years.

Elias Wright, a native of Vermont, served in the Revolutionary war. He had two children, Chloe and Elisha. The latter was born in Williamstown, Mass., September 19, 1784, and died in Oswego County, N. Y., March 5, 1852, aged 68 years. He served in the War of 1812, and was a farmer by occupation. His first wife, Sally Mattison, bore him seven children, who were born as follows: Elias, 1807; Elisha, Jr., 1809; Caleb, 1810; Ansil, 1812; Truman, 1813; William W., 1816; and Lucy, 1817. His second wife, Sally Brigham, who was born in Rich- land, Mass., in 1796, bore him 11 children, viz .: Lucy, 1820; Rachel, 1821; George B., 1823; Martin W., 1825; Josiah, 1827; Sarah B., 1828; Levancia, 1830; Sarah L., 1833; Elizabeth L., 1836; Menzo D., 1837; and Fanny A., 1841. Martin W. Wright was born in Oswego County. and in 1846 located in Clayton, where he married Mary, daughter of Amasa and Clarissa (Hub- bard) Smith, by whom he had five children, viz .: Mary E., Sarah L., Martin W., Annie V., and Beeri E. Mr. Wright is a farmer on road 56, where he has resided since 1870.

Patrick O'Toole was born in Ireland, where he died in 1848, aged about 65 years. His wife, Mary Butterfield, bore him five children, viz .: Peter, Patrick, William, Mary, and Ann. Peter O'Toole located in Lewis County, N. Y., in 1844, and two years later removed to Clayton. He died of yellow fever while visiting in the South, in 1864, aged 45 years. He married Sarah, daughter of Edward and Mary (Ford) MeCue, of Castlebar, Ireland, and they had four chil- dren-Mary A., Margaret, Sarah, and William. William O'Toole was born in Constableville, N. Y. He married Mary, daughter of Alexander and Eliza (Delany) Manson, of Macomb, N. Y., by whom he has three children-Edward W .. Anna, and Sarah E. Mr. O'Toole is captain of the schooner Hartford.

Sophronia Dodge, daughter of David and Louisa (Barrett) Dodge, was born at Millen's Bay, in the town of Cape Vincent. She married, first, George H. Gould, May 14, 1869, who died March 15, 1870, aged 43 years. She married, second, William A. Lee, of Clayton, April 6, 1881, who died August 24, 1885, aged 67 years. By her first husband she had a daughter, Georgeanna H. Mrs. Lee is 63 years of age, and resides at Clayton village.

Anthony Charlebois, a native of Canada, located in Clayton village in 1848, where he died in 1865, aged 84 years. He married Angelic Prue, of Bazor Island, Canada, and their children were Anthony, Louisa, Adelaide, Allen, Matthias, Zavia, Margaret, Matilda, Odeal, Dorcas, Adelle, and Eli. The latter was born in Canada, and came to Clayton in 1848. He married Elizabeth Bertrand, of Cape Vincent, daughter of John and Ellen (Defo) Bertrand, and their children are Eli E., John, Virginia, Anthony, Alphonzo, Elizabeth, Ellen, Mary, Edmond, Eli, Will- iam, George, and Joseph. Mr. Charlebois is a farmer in Clayton, on road 10.

John Henry Gernald, a native of Denmark, emigrated to Quebec, and subsequently to Gananoque, Canada, where he died at the age of 90 years. His wife, Annie Fountain, bore him eight children, viz .: Peter, Betsey, Polly, William, Phebe J., Lucinda, Esther, and Mary A. The latter married, first, David Lashley, of Clayton, who served in the Florida war, and was honorably discharged. Mr. Lashley was drowned in 1869, aged 50 years. Their children are Peter and Mary. Mrs. Lashley married, second, Michael Derosia, of Clayton, who enlisted in Co. G, 135th N. Y. Inf., served in three battles, and died February 10, 1862. His widow sur- vives, aged 68 years. Their children are Alexander and Edwin.

James Manson was born in Parish Halkirk, Scotland, where he died in 1826, at the ex- treme age of 103 years. He was a farmer and a sailor, and was taken prisoner by the Ameri- cans in the Revolutionary war. He married Janette Crearea, and their children were William, David, and John. The latter was also born in Halkirk, Scotland, where he died in 1879, at the

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advanced age of 98 years. He married Ann, daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Swanson). Alexander, and their children were Janette, Margaret, Ann, Elizabeth, Johanna, James, Jocan, Isabella, Willamina, Catharine, Donald, David, and Alexander. Alexander Manson was born in Halkirk, Scotland, emigrated to Quebec in 1840, and in 1848 located in Clayton, where he married Elizabeth, daughter of Michael and Mary (Fitzpatrick) Delaney. Their children are John W., Mary H., Ann, Ellen, James A., Elizabeth, Michael D., William P., Margaret J., and Jenette J. Mr. Manson has resided in Clayton village since 1860. He has been a sailor and farmer, and is now a merchant tailor.

Nicholas Staring, who served in the Revolutionary war, was one of the early settlers of Clayton. He died in German Flats, N. Y., at an advanced age. His wife, Mary, bore him five children, viz .: Nicholas, Jr., Henry, Hannah, Mary, and Gertrude. Nicholas Staring, Jr., was born in German Flats, where he died at the age of 63 years. He married Mary, daughter of William and Mary Cunningham, also of German Flats, and their children were William, John, Elizabetlı, Eve, Laney, Catharine, Delia, Jonas, and Daniel. The latter was born in German Flats, and in 1849 he came to Clayton. He married Laney Fetterly, of Little Falls, by whom he had nine children, viz .: Mary, Catharine, Matilda, Henry, Delia, Elizabeth, Melissa, Jonas, and Daniel W. Mrs. Staring died in 1889, aged 82 years. Jonas Staring enlisted in Co. B, N. Y. Lt. Art., and died in the service at Baltimore, aged 21 years.

Samuel Linnell, a native of Maine, came to Jefferson County when 20 years of age, and subsequently located on Grindstone Island, where he died in 1849, aged about 68 years. His wife, Eunice, died in Clayton in 1854, aged 71 years. Of their nine children, Charles R. married Harriet Dillon, of Watertown, who bore him the following children: Silas H., Emily L., Maryette, Ursula J., Betsey, Harriet, Clarles A., and George D. George D. Linnell was born in Watertown, whence he removed to Clayton in 1849. He married Elizabeth Gray, of Redwood, N. Y., daughter of Richard Gray, and their children are William J., John M., Merton G., and Elizabeth. He is a farmer, and has occupied his present farm in Clayton for 22 years.

Ebenezer Stevens, a native of Massachusetts, removed to Pamelia when seven years of age, and subsequently located in Evans Mills, where he died in 1864, aged 69 years. He served at Sackets Harbor in the War of 1812, and his father was a soldier of the Revolution. He mar- ried Lana, daughter of James Spaulsbury, of Alexandria, and their children were Maria, Mar- garet, Polly, Angeline, Betsey A., Lucy, Norman, and William H. The latter was born in Or- leans, and in 1850 located in Clayton, where he married Eliza A., daughter of William C. and Catharine (Timmerman) Hudson, who bore him two children, viz .: George R., who died in 1882, aged 24 years, and William H., who died in 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens reside in Clayton vil- lage, and are aged respectively 57 and 56 years.

Benjamin E. Failing, son of John, was born in Herkimer County, and in 1850 located in Clayton. He married Lucy Ann, daughter of Abram Augsbury, of Pamelia, and their chil- dren are Louisa, Spencer, Ida, and Demster. The latter married Almedia, daughter of Joseph and Sally (Matice) Tahash, of Clayton, and they have one son, Ernest. He has occupied his present residence in Clayton for 22 years.

Carloss Carter was born in Massachusetts, where he died in 1840, aged 73 years. His wife, Pattie, bore him six children. His son Carlos came to Clayton in 1850 and died here in 1865, aged 69 years. He married Susan Packard, of Orleans, and their children were Delilah, Martha, and Judson N. Judson N. Carter married Mary A., daughter of Albert and Susan (Deuprey) O'Neal, and their children are Susan M., William C., Judson N., Delbert W., and Wanton A. He enlisted in Co. E, J. Harris's Cavalry, for three years, and in 1863 reenlisted in the same company, serving in all four years. He was honorably discharged at the close of the war.

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Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y. 1684-1890, Part 56

Author: Child, Hamilton, 1836- [from old catalog] comp; Horton, William H., [from old catalog] ed Publication date: 1890 Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., The Syracuse journal company, printers and binders Number of Pages: 1384

Author: Child, Hamilton, 1836- [from old catalog] comp; Horton, William H., [from old catalog] ed
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., The Syracuse journal company, printers and binders
Number of Pages: 1384