Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y. 1684-1890, Part 57

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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Xaviar Colon, a native of France, emigrated to Cape Vincent in 1828, and now resides in the town of Clayton, on road 15. He married Julia, daughter of Henry Orey, of Rosiere, who bore him children as follows: Marslin, Maryette, Henry, Justice, Julia, Victor, John, Catha- rine, Virginia, Mary A., 1st, Mary A., 2d, Desire, Oren, Adaline, Napoleon, and Xaviar, Jr. The latter was born in Oswego, N. Y., and came to Clayton in 1850. He married Margaret, daughter of Francis and Mary (Bennett) Miron, of this town, by whom he has had children as follows: Mary A., Desire, Henry, Elizabeth, Mary Jane, Moses, George L., Helen, Josephine, Gertrude, and George. Justice, Oren, and Desire Colon served in the late war.

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Michael Fitzgerald, a native of Ireland, emigrated to Montreal, Canada, and finally lo- cated in New York city. He served in the War of 1812, and died in Clayton in 1857, aged 74 years. He married Hannah Swaim, of Staten Island, and their children were John, Daniel. Peter, Margaret, and Barrington. The latter was born on Staten Island and came to Clayton with his father. He married Nancy, daughter of Michael and Nora (Ryan) Hayes, of this town, and their children are Michael, Johanna, Nora, Peter, Nancy, Ella, Isabella, and Martha. Mr. Fitzgerald is a farmer and resides on State street, in Clayton village.

Jeremiah Flander, a native of Herkimer County, died at Three Mile Bay at the age of 73. years. His wife, Margaret, bore him six children, viz .: Mary, Louisa, Nancy, Minerva, Ann, and John H. The latter was born in Lyme, where he married Sarah, daughter of Robert. Baird, by whom he has two children, Willie and Irvin D. Irvin D. is a member of the firm of James Hayes & Flander, hardware merchants, of Clayton.

Isaac lInrd, of Vermont, located in Watertown in 1850, where he died in 1860, aged 90 years. He served in the Revolutionary war and drew a pension. He married Sarah Ward, in Vermont, and they had nine children. Their son, Benjamin Hurd, was born in Bennington, Vt., whence he removed to Champion, N. Y., in 1810, and in 1820 located in Orleans. He died in Clayton in 1863, aged 73 years, and was buried in La Fargeville. His wife, Nancy Oliver, died at the age of 70 years. Of their 10 children, Norman Q. was born in Champion, and in. 1850 came to Clayton. He married Mary Ann, daughter of John H. and Phebe (Morse) Hawn, of Orleans, who bore him four children, viz .: M. Elizabeth, G. Malcomb, W. Ellsworth, and Minnie R. George Hawn, a native of Poland, served in the Revolutionary war. John H. Hawn was born in Johnstown, N. Y., and served in the War of 1812. Norman Q. Hurd served in the Patriot war. W. Ellsworth Hurd married Emma C. Hildreth, by whom he has a daugh- ter, Ethel May.

Charles Farrell was born and died in Westmeath, Ireland. His wife, Ann Quigley, also a native of Westmeath, bore him two children, Sarah and Charles. In 1851 the latter emigrated to this country and located in Clayton. He married, first, Bridget, danghter of Michael and Mary (Ryan> Mullen, of Clayton, who bore him children as follows: Charles, Mary A., Daniel. Edward, Sarah, John, Barney, Eugene, Ann, and Michael. He married, second, Mrs. Sarah McDougal, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Thompson) MeDonald, by whom he has a dangliter, Bridget A. He is a farmer in this town, where he has been located for 27 years. His first wife died in Clayton in 1887, aged 52 years. Daniel Farrell, son of Charles, was born in Clayton, where he married Mary, daughter of John and Mary (Finn) Payne, by whom he has one son, John. Daniel Farrell is engineer on the steamboat Lotus Seeker, owned by E. R. Holden, of New York city.

Albert E. Potter, son of Augustus and Mary H. Potter, was born on Grindstone Island. He married Mary A. McCombs, of Clayton, by whom he has a daughter, Elcena. He is a farmer.

John Mallet was born near Montreal and died at Brockville, Canada. in 1849, aged 35 years. He married Melissa Proville, and their children were Julia, Edward, John, Sarah, and Frank. The latter was born in Ogdensburg, N. Y., and married Mary A., danghter of Edward and Eliza (Bolger) Cavana, of Broekville, by whom he has four children, namely: Margaret, John, Frank, and Elizabeth. Mr. Mallet served in the late war in Co. F, 10th N. Y. H. A .. partici- pated in the battles of Cold Harbor and Petersburg, and was honorably discharged in 1865, after three years' service.

Chris. John Garlock was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., and died at German Flats, in that county, in 1856, aged 74 years. His wife, Elizabeth Fetterly, bore him one son, John. who married Nancy, daughter of Charles and Charity (Zulle) Garlock, by whom he had nine children, viz .: Bernard, Nancy, Charity, John. Mary, Lucinda, Levi, Hezekiah, and Daniel. Daniel Garlock was born in Dannbe, N. Y., and came to Clayton in 1851. He married Ahnira. Zoller, of Pamelia, daughter of Jacob and Naney (Rider) Zoller, and their children are Lu- einda, Hattie, Rhoda, Nancy, Ella, Emma, and Alvin. The latter was born in Danube, N. Y., and came to Clayton with his father. He married Addie, daughter of Ephraim and Alvira (Osborn) Halleday, of Clayton, and his children are Lester, Hattie, Charles, George, Jay, and Addie. His wife died in February, 1885, aged 37 years. He is a farmer on road 6, in this town. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Garlock still occupy the farm on road 8, where they have resided 31 years., They are aged respectively 66 and 63 years.

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Richard Hill, a ship builder, was born in Ipswich, England, where he died at the age of 68 years. He married Sarah Channing, and they had three children, George F., Sarah, and Mary. George F. Hill was born in London, England, and in 1852 located in Clayton, where he now resides. He married Mrs. Elizabeth Girard, of Clayton, daughter of George Wilson, and his children are Hattie, George F.,Jr., Robert, and Sadie. Mrs. Hill died at Clayton in 1889, aged 66 years. Mr. Hill has served as sailor, mate, and captain on the lakes for 30 years. George F., Jr., married Mary, daughter of William N. and Annie C. (McCarn) Martin, of Clayton, by whom he has three children, viz .: Clay M., Florence E., and Mary N. He is a manufacturer of spoon fish-bait, and resides in Clayton village.

Wilber Easton, a native of England, emigrated to America, locating in the town of Clay- ton, where he married Lois, daughter of Ira W. and Charlotte (Hubbard) Patchin, by whom he had seven children, viz .: Nathan H., James B., Charles, Nelson O., Hollis G., Ella M., and William J. The latter married Lucena H., daughter of John O. and Elvira (Hall) Spencer, by whom he had a daughter, Mabel, deceased. He has an adopted son, Frank E. Mr. Easton served in Co. G, 10th N. Y. H. A., participated in the battle of Cedar Creek and before Peters- burg, and was honorably discharged.

Philip Heyl was born in Grosszimern, Germany, whence he immigrated to America, first locating in the town of Orleans, and subsequently at Evans Mills, where he died, aged about 75 years. His wife died in Germany. Their children were Henry, Peter, George, Wendle, Mary, and Catherine. Henry Heyl was born in Germany, and when 28 years of age located in Or- leans, subsequently removing to Clayton, where he died in 1879, aged 74 years. He married Catharine Heldt, of Orleans, and their children were Philip, George, Wendle, Catharine, Hen- riette, Maria, and Henry. The latter was born in Orleans and now occupies the homestead farm on road 77 in this town. He has served the town as justice of the peace and highway commissioner.

Samuel G. Mitchell (whose father was a native of Germany) was born in Alburgh, Vt., and served in the War of 1812. He lived in Franklin County, N. Y., several years, and subse- quently located in Clayton, where he died in 1875. His wife, Lavinia Adams, died in 1861, aged 77 years. Their children were Alvira, Lavinia, Louisa, Harriet, Sarah A., Betsey, Lucretia, Tira A., and Laura. The latter was born in Chateaugay, N. Y., and now resides in Clayton village.

William Layare was born in Canada in 1850, and came to Clayton when three years of age. He married Mary, daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Bertrean) Charlebois, of this town, and they have a son, Andrew. Mr. Layare is a boat builder and resides in Clayton village.

William F. Lowe, son of Abram, was born in Clayton, and was reared upon a farm. He married Frances, daughter of Erastus Wright, and they had three sons and four daughters, viz .: William W., a farmer, who resides in Clayton; Clara (Mrs. Frank W. Wright), who resides in Monroe County; Mary (Mrs. Alexander D. Schall). of Clayton; Nellie S., who resides at home; George A., born in 1861, who is proprietor of Spring Side cheese factory, in Worth; Charles M., a school teacher, who resides at home; and Effie, (Mrs. Edward Herkimer), who resides in the town of Lyme.

Adam Walrath was born at St. Johnsville, N. Y., where he died at the advanced age of 80 years. His wife, Mary, bore him seven children, of whom Henry, who was born in St. Johns- ville, located in Orleans in 1836. He died in Cape Vincent in 1867, aged 75 years. He mar- ried Clara, daughter of Joseph Loveless, of St. Johnsville. and their children were Rosina, Sylvester, Alonzo, and Leander. Sylvester Walrath was born in St. Johnsville, and in 1855 located in Clayton. He married, first, Laney Gray, second, Grace Perry, and third, Eliza Osborn, and his children were George H., Maryette, Lutheria, Ella, Rose, Merrett S., Fred, Ambrose, and Grace. He resides in the village of Depauville. George H. Walratlı served in the late war, attained the rank of second lieutenant, and died of typhoid fever at Fortress Monroe. Rose Walrath married Frank C. Fox, who died in Idaho in 1887, aged 35 years. She has two children, Hattie and Winfield H., and resides in Watertown.

Henry Dorr was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, where he died at the age of 52 years. His wife, Elizabeth, bore him five children, viz .: Valentine, Henry, George, Elizabeth, and Mary. Valentine Dorr was born in Germany in 1806, and in 1855 came to Clayton, where he died January 22, 1888, aged 81 years. He married Elizabeth, daughter of William Lutz, of Germany, by whom he had five children, viz .: Elizabeth, Mary, Charles, Janette, and Irene.

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Charles Dorr married Mary, daughter of John and Lucy Dewire, of Clayton, and they have a son, Fred. Mr. Dorr is a farmer in this town on road 86. Elizabeth Dorr survives her lins- band at the age of 65 years.

Arthur Sholett, son of Joseph, was born in St. Andrews, Canada, and in 1855 located in Clayton. He married Lonisa, daughter of Joseph and Louisa Russhell, of Canada, and their children are Catharine, Julia, Augustus, and John. The latter was born in Clayton, where he married, first. Bertha, daughter of Edward Bertrand, who bore him four children-John, Clarence, Napoleon, and Louisa. He married, second, Mrs. Susan Thibault, of Clayton, widow of Anthony, and daughter of Israel and Mary A. Hazelett. Mrs. Sholett had by her first huis- band three children, viz .: Eleanor, Clara, and Philip. Anthony Thibault died June 27, 1884, aged 32 years.

Peter Bouchard was born near Quebec, Canada, where he died, aged 82 years. His son Peter married Estelle Langlois, of Canada, and their children are Louise, Adelle, Fred, Deniege, Fil- man, Remi, and John. John Bouchard was born in Canada, whenee he removed to Clayton in 1865, where he now resides. He married Selma, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Lalonge) Layare, of Clayton, and their children are Emma, Georgianna and Georgia (twins), Grover C., and Paul W.

Jaines Wood, a Revolutionary soldier, was a native of Massachusetts. He resided in Leo- minster many years, and died there, aged about 70 years. Of his seven children, Philip F. was born in Leominster, Mass., and in August, 1810, located in Watertown, whenee he subsequently removed to Brownville, and was one of the pioneers of that town. He served in the War of 1812, and afterwards removed to Poland, Herkimer County, where he died in 1822, aged about 36 years. He married Lucy, daughter of Jonathan Nelson, of Newport, N. Y., who bore him children as follows: James, Burton, Isabella, Arrabella, Sarah, and Philip F. The latter was born in Fitchburg, Mass., and in 1856 removed to Clayton, where he now resides. He married Mary A. Hubbard, of Brownville, daughter of Thomas J. and Naney (Brown) Hubbard, and their children are Eliza M., Luey E., and Alonzo E. Thomas J. Hubbard died in 1868, aged 78 years, and his widow, Nancy, in 1878, aged 71 years.

James Swart, a blacksmith, and a native of Montgomery County, located in the town of Lyme about 1845. He died in Montgomery County, aged about 60 years. He married Ger- trude Mount, of Florida, N. Y., a daughter of James Mount, and they had four children- Elizabeth, Louis, Julia, and John. The latter was born in the town of Florida and came to Clayton in 1856, where he now resides. He married Emily, daughter of Benjamin and Emily (Stephens) Kent, of Clayton, by whom he has two daughters, Gertrude and Mamie. Gertrude married Edgar A. Burlingame, who is one of the firm of J. Swart & Co., merchants, of Clay- ton village.

Alphonzo Franeis, a native of Depauville, married Jennie, daughter of Anthony and Ida (La Fay) Bellville, of Clayton, and they have a son, Anthony, who resides on Alexander street. Edmond Franeis married Cornelia Steele, of Clayton, daughter of Sell Steel, and now resides in this town. Harvey Cole, a half-brother of Alphonzo Francis, served in the late war. Anthony Bellville's children are Leander, Archer, Charles, Anthony, Augustus, Joseph, Mary, Matilda, Ida, and Jennie (Mrs. Alphonzo Francis).

Jacob Shire, a native of County Limerick, Ireland, emigrated to Canada when 28 years of age, and died there in 1880, aged 76 years. He married Mary Wheeler, of Canada, daughter of Calvin and Elizabeth (Carscallen) Wheeler, by whom he had children as follows, viz .: Luke, Alicia, George, Matilda, Henrietta, William R., Caroline, and John C. John C. Shire was born in Sheffield, Canada, and in 1857 located in Clayton, where he now resides. He married Al- mira, daughter of Alonzo and Caroline (Neely) Wheeler, of Kingston, Canada, by whom he has a daughter, Ida M., who married Horace G. Gould, of Clayton.

John Henry Green, son of Charles, was a native of Canada, whence he removed to Clay- ton early in life, where he died in 1888, aged 63 years. He served in the late war in Co. E, 35th N. Y. H. A., reenlisted, was wounded in the leg, and received a pension. He married Margaret E., daughter of Jacob and Margaret Saulsman, of Somerville, N. Y., and their chil- dren were Ellen O., Melissa A., Stephen A., Eliza A., Mary A., John M., James W., and Will- iam H. The latter was born in Somerville, N. Y., and came to Clayton in 1882. He mar- ried Mary A., daughter of Charles H. and Jane M. (Cavewell) Delano, of Hammond, N. Y., and now occupies the homestead in Clayton.

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John Ferguson, a native of Ireland, died in Montreal. His children were John, Marga- ret, Thomas, and Sandy. John was born in Montreal and died in London, Canada, in 1858, aged 48 years. He married Henrietta Cook, of La Fargeville, and their children were Caroline,. Almira, Sarah, and John H. The latter was born at Niagara Falls, Canada, in 1850, and in 1858 he came to Clayton, where he now resides. He is a farmer. He married Candace L.,. daughter of William C. and Mary (Cole) Pierce, of Orleans, and their children are Nellie M., William J., Clayton J., Candace E., and Pierce.

John Allen served in the Revolutionary war and was twice wounded, first in New Jersey, and the second time when the British took possession of New York city. He died in Stephen- town, N. Y., in 1829, aged 76 years. His wife, Sarah Kendall, was born in 1757, and died in Stephentown in 1812. Their children were Daniel, John, Jr., Zuba, and Polly. John Allen, Jr., was born in Stephentown, where he died in 1829, aged 40 years. He was a Freewill Baptist min- ister. He married, first, a Miss Sheldon, who bore him two children, Joseph and Sally A., and second, Judith, daughter of Joshua Palmer (who lived to the great age of 94 years), by whom he had the following children: Daniel, of Schenectady, N. Y .; Hannah L. (Mrs. Carr) and Su- san A. (Mrs. MeDowell) of Santa Rosa, Cal .; and John J. John Henry, son of Mrs. Susan MeDowell, is a teacher in Cornell University. John J. Allen was born in Stephentown, and in, 1859 came to Clayton. He married Alma J. Wheeler, of Clinton, N. Y., daughter of Arnold and Hannah (Dilley) Wheeler, and their children are Sarah J. Smith, of Le Raysville, Ida May, and John J., Jr. John J. Allen served in the late war in the Christian and Sanitary commis- sion, is a Freewill Baptist elergyman, and resides in Depauville, where he has preached several years. He was located in Philadelphia four years; Byron, N. Y., two years; Three Mile Bay, four years: Scriba, N. Y., four years; Addison, N. Y., two years; German Flats, N. Y., three. years; Middleville, N. Y., one year; and Newville, two years.

John J. Rattray was born near Aberdeen, Scotland, whence he removed to Lower Canada, and subsequently to Oswego, finally locating in Clayton, where he is now engaged in farming. He married Elizabeth, daughter of James and Mary A. (Pearson) Lackerbie, of Spencerville, Ont., and their children are Elton T., George S., Wallace W., Elizabeth, Annie A., and James W. The latter was born in Oswego, N. Y., and when young came to this town with his parents. In 1873 he married Ella M. Garnsey, of Clayton, and their children are Elizabeth, Nettie E., and Bertha. Mr. Rattray is owner and captain of the steamer Junita, plying on the St. Lawrence River. He resides on Grindstone Island. Wallace W. Rattray married Albertie, daughter of Albert and Mary A. (Livingston) De Lancette, of Marine City, Mich., in 1882, and. their children are Roy, Georgianna, and Gordon H. He occupies the home farm on Grind- stone Island.

John G. Tilton emigrated from England to Massachusetts, and finally located in New Hampshire, where he died in 1827. His wife, Elizabeth, born in 1794, died in 1869. Their children were James, Henrietta, and John G. The latter was born in Charlestown, Mass.,. December 22, 1816, and in 1860 located in Clayton. He married Hattie, daughter of Samuel and Catherine (Markle) Markle, of Hamilton, Canada, and their children are Warren G., George N., Nettie B., Frank J., Henry O., Will M., and Ruby. Mr. Tilton resides in Clayton village.

Samuel Calhoon, a native of Massachusetts, located on Grindstone Island in 1860, where he died in 1880, aged 63 years. He married Nancy Clark, who bore him 15 children, viz .: Mary E., Sarah A., Joshua, Rosina and Benjamin (twins), Jolmn C., Esther, Elmer, Melvin, Martha, Emmett, and four who died young. Elmer, son of Samuel, married Emma J., daugh- ter of Moses and Louisa (Mitchell) Garnsey, of Clayton, and their children are Wellington E., Moses L., Edgar L., and Evelena. He is mate on the sailing vessel Montana, and resides on Grindstone Island.

John Herse, a native of Ireland, and son of Lewis, died in Canada in 1867, aged 73 years. His wife, Mary Delap, bore him six children, viz .: Frank, Eliza, Belle, Moses, William, and Robert. Moses Herse was born in Ireland, and in 1877 located in Clayton. He married Ann E.,, daughter of Samuel and Annie (Ford) Bridgen, and their children are William, Samuel, Robert, George, Mary, Adaline, Emma, and Minnie. Hr. Herse is a farmer on Grindstone Island.

Augustus Potter, son of Samuel, was born in Coventry, near Providence, R. I., and died, in Floyd, N. Y., aged 84 years. He married Achsah Wilcox, who also died in Floyd in 1849.,

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Of their 10 children, William E, was born in Floyd, N. Y., whence he removed to Canada in 1829, and in 1860 located in Clayton, where he died in 1888, aged 84 years. He married Eliza- beth Bushnell, of Fairfield, N. Y., daughter of Joshua and Azuba (Willard) Bushnell, who bore him children as follows: William, Augustus, Julia, Handley B., Albert C., and Orlando L. The latter was born in Gananoque, Canada, in 1830, and at the age of 25 years removed to Clayton. He married Mary E., daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Burke) Miller, of Conse- con, Canada, and their children are Elizabeth A., Sarah J., and William. They reside on Grindstone Island. Albert C. Potter was born in Gananoque, Canada, and in 1865 came to Clayton, where he now resides. He married, first, Amie Stotler, of Theresa, and they had two children, Frank and Mabel. He married, second, Hattie, daughter of David and Charlotte Kittle, by whom he has two children, Walter E. and Charlotte H. They occupy a farm off road 2, Grindstone Island.

James Markwick, a native of England, died in Rossie, N. Y., aged 90 years. He was a farmer. His wife, Mary, who also died in Rossie, bore him six children, viz .: Samuel. William, James, John, Elizabeth, and Hannah. Samnel Markwick was born in England, and came to America with his father. He finally located in the town of Antwerp, where he now resides. He married Mary Shadwell, of England, and their children are James, William, Benjamin, Henry, Matilda, Mary, Sarah, and John. John Markwiek was born in England, and came to Clayton in 1861. He married Henrietta, daughter of Charles Overholdt, of German parent- age, and is now a farmer in Clayton, where he has resided 19 years.

Joseph Donner, a native of France, died in Canada. His son Joseph was born in Canada, whence he removed to Clayton, and was drowned at Dexter. He married Mary, daughter of Lewis and Mary Taylor, of Canada, and their children were Rosetta, George, Charles, Albert, Lewis, Marguretta, and Mary. The latter married George F., son of Lonson and Mary (Rich- ardson) Patchin, of Clayton, in 1861, and their children are George, Emma, Clara, Alice, Lon- son K., Willie B., and Alvaretta. Mr. Patchin is a farmer.

James Whitney, a Revolutionary soldier, was a native of Vermont. His wife, Abigail, bore him two children, Floyd and Ursula. Floyd Whitney was born in Clayton, where he married Catharine, daughter of Oliver Barrows, who bore him seven children, viz .: Luther, Lu- cian, William, Charles, Martin, Gilbert, and Burton G. The latter was also born in Clayton, where he married Helen, danghter of Joseph and Helen (Bertrand) Charlebois, by whom he has a son, Miles S. He is a farmer.

John Matthus was a native of Germany, where he died at the age of 74 years. He served in the Franco-German war. His wife, Catharine, bore him three children, Elizabeth, Catha- rine, and Conrad. The latter was born in Germany, whence he emigrated to the United States in 1861, locating in Cape Vincent, and the same year removing to Clayton, where he now resides. He married Julia, daughter of Conrad Matthus, of Germany, and they have five children, viz .: Margaret, John, Conrad, Eliza, and Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Matthus are aged respectively 70 and 58 years.

John McRae, a native of Inverness, Scotland, emigrated to America and located on Wolf Island, Canada, soon after his marriage, and here remained until his death. His wife, Belle McRae, died in Scotland at the age of 30 years. Their children were Margaret, Mary, Alex- ander, and Faquher. The latter was born in Inverness, whence he emigrated to Clayton in 1864, dying here December 21, 1888, aged 72 years. He was a farmer by ocenpation. He married, first, Belle McCloud, of Glengara, Canada, who bore him three children, Margaret, Flora, and John; and second, Mary, daughter of John and Mary (Hudson) McCurdey, of Wolf Island, by whom he had four children, Belle, Thomas, Mary, and Alexander. His widow, Mary, survives at the age of 58 years, and resides on a farm on Grindstone Island.

Richard Gray, a native of Edinburg, Scotland, came to Clyde, N. Y., in 1835, and in 1839 located in Clayton, where he died in 1881, aged 81 years. His occupation was farming. He married Elizabeth Ludsley, of Scotland, and their children were Margaret, Elizabeth, Will- iam, David, Jennie, and John. The latter was born in Clyde, N. Y., and in 1866 came to Clay- ton. He married Nancy, daughter of Lodowiek and Julia (Suits) Dillon, of Alexandria, and their children are Frederick, Nettie, George, Richard, Edith, and Burton. Mr. Gray is a farmer, on road 39, in Clayton, where he has resided 14 years. He served in the civil war in Co. K, 10th N. Y. H. A., three years, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war.

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Amos Reynolds married Laura Kellogg, and they had 12 children, viz .: George, Lucette, Franklin, Chancy, Sarah Ann, Waitey, Horace, Maurice, Amanda F .. Mary, Esther, and John M. The latter was born in Rodman, whence he removed to Clayton, where he died in 1888, aged 75 years. His second wife, Sarah Benedict, survives, aged 67 years. He married, first, Catha- rine Tobias, and their children were George W., Jesse T., Amos, Laura A., and John. The children by his second wife were Philo, Horace G., George W., Sarah C., and Elmer E. George W. Reynolds married Mary, daughter of Alex. and Deneise (Lavar) Lavack, of Gouv- erneur, and now resides on the homestead farm with his mother. Philo Reynolds, who died in 1882, married Estelle, daughter of Loren and Margaret (Saulsbury) Fox, of Brownville, and they had two children, Elmer D. and Clarence P.

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Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y. 1684-1890, Part 57

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