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Ebenezer Smith was born in Galway, Saratoga County, N. Y., in 1739. He married Rhoda Beebe in 1763, and their son Abira, born in 1764, married Sarah Gates, in 1783, who bore him three children-Rhoda, Beebe, and Ansel. Ahira married. second, Rebecca Cahoon, in 1796, and their children were Ebenezer, Sally G., Lyman, and Sabrina. Lyman Smith, born July 12, 1804, married Charlotte, daughter of Moses and Cynthia (Thomas) Barrett, February 15, 1833, and they had children as follows: Cynthia A., born in 1835, who married Elmon Tyler, by whom she had four children-Bert, Etta L., George E., and Lottie; Newton, of Hender- son, born in 1837, who married Mrs. White, a widow, who bore him two sons-George, who was killed at the second battle of Bull Run, and Charles; and Asa, born in 1840, who married Mary J. Barrett and lives in Henderson. Lyman Smith was accidentally drowned while attempting to eross Six Town Pond, December 2, 1857. His widow, Charlotte Smith, resides with her daughter, Mrs. Elmon Tyler, in Hillside cottage at Henderson Harbor.
Luman Peck married Eunice Bell and located in Henderson about 1805. Their children were Elisha, Sally, Royal, Daniel, Chester, David, Alanson, Diadama, and Harriet. David married Alzina Joslin, and their son George is the well-known editor of Peck's Sun and author of Peck's Bad Boy.
Harvey Smith, son of Asa, was born in Saratoga County, N. Y., in 1797, and in February, 1805, eame to Henderson with. his parents. He married Sarah Bell, February 2, 1824, and they had three sons and six daughters, viz. : Whitman, who married Lucinda Scott and was drowned by the sinking of the steamer Lac La Belle, in Lake Michigan: Cornelia E., who married George A. Barney and lives in Michigan; Adelia, who married A. K. Davis and also lives in Michigan; Ermina E. and Eliza E. (twins), the former of whom married William Pitt Davis, in 1856, and died in 1881, and the latter married Lester Muzzy and lives in Henderson; E. Kinsley, who married Annetta Bull and resides in Denver, Col .; Lueinda B., who married M. M. Rice, a Methodist clergyman: Ellen A., who married Col. L. K. Bishop, of Grand Rapids, Mich .; and Albert O., born in 1847, who married Lucy Ann, daughter of Jacob and Lucy A. (Wakefield) Van Winkle, in 1871, by whom he has two daughters, Lulu Edna, born in 1876, and Myrtie Ione, born in 1880. Harvey Smith was a liberal supporter of the Methodist Church. and died in 1883. His first wife having died in 1868, he married Mrs. Naney Clark, who died in 1880. Albert O. Smith is postmaster and a farmer at Bishop Street.
Anthony Sprague, son of Harvey, came from Walbridge, Coun., to Henderson about 1805. He married Esther Jones, and they had four sons and three daughters. Emory, son of Anthony, was born in 1794, served in the War of 1812, and assisted in carrying the cable to Sackets Harbor. He married Marcia R., daughter of William and Eleanor (Green) Johnson, by whom he had 11 children, viz .: Morrison E., Lewis G., William, Marion J. (Mrs. Leonard Seaton), Alphonzo, Fardon A., Daniel J., Frances A., Charles H., Maria H., and Almont A. Charles H. Sprague was born June 28, 1841, and was reared upon a farm. He sailed on the lakes for two years, and clerked in a store at Belleville for a time. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. K, 94th Regt., was promoted to corporal in 1862, and to sergeant in 1863; reƫnlisted in the same company, was commissioned second lieutenant, in the August following became first lieutenant, and in the winter of 1865 became adjutant. He was in the battles of Cedar Mount- ain, second Bull Run. Chantilly, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Wilderness, and others, and was brevetted captain for meritorious conduct in the battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865. He was also at Appomattox at the time of Lee's surrender. After he returned from the war he engaged in the grocery business, was postmaster from 1866 to 1869, and again from 1874 to 1885. He has been a justice of the peace about 10 years. In 1873 he bonght the Seaton store, and in 1877 built the block he now owns. February 17, 1884, he mar- ried Martha A., daughter of James and Sophia (Oatman) Green, and now resides at Henderson. His father, Emory Sprague, died in 1869.
Stephen Whitney, son of Samuel and Mary (St. John) Whitney, was born in New York in 1778, and became a farmer. He married Sally, daughter of Sylvester and Rebecca (Riee) Finney, and sister of Charles G. Finney, the evangelist, in 1806, and located in Henderson. Their children were Sabra, Emeline, William, Naney M., Warner, Mareus, George G., Harriet A., and Helen M. Mr. Whitney was a prosperous farmer, and after spending nearly half a century in Henderson died in 1854, respected by all. His wife, Sally, died in 1852.
George Gale Whitney, mentioned in the preceding sketch, was born October 23, 1817, and was reared upon a farm. He married Sally M., daughter of Joseph and Pamelia (Penney)
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Hawkins, in 1845, and they had seven sons and four daughters, viz .: Cassius, born in 1846, who married Adelia Gleason in 1873; Franklin A., born in 1847, who married Hattie Robbins, and resides in Wisconsin; Ella V., born in 1849, who married C. J. Jenks, of Michigan; Worthley, born in 1851, who married Catharine Barney, of Henderson; Lucy, born in 1853, who married Q. M. Searle and died in Lowville in 1886; Fred, who was born in 1855; Gilbert W., born in 1856, who married Mary Ross, of Wisconsin; Harley, born in 1858, who died in 1860; Minnie, born in 1862, who is a teacher; Nettie, born in 1864, who married Arthur Snow and lives in Henderson; and Harley O., born in 1866, who married Bessie A., danghter of Abel and Mary J. (Miller) Dare, in 1888. George G. Whitney and sons Fred and Harley O. reside on the homestead, which has, never been owned out of the Whitney family.
George Penney, a farmer, was born in Connecticut, and also died there. Of his family of 11 children, Amial, born in 1787, came with his mother and brothers and sisters to Hen- derson in 1806. Amial married Polly, daughter of William White, and their children were Temperance (Mrs. William Hawkins), deceased; James, who died while serving in the navy during the late war; Foster J .; Noah T .; Lncelia, who married John Simson; Burton, of Hen- derson; Cornelia, who married Washington Kelby; and Amial, Jr. Amial, Sr., died in 1851, and his wife, Polly, in 1854. Capt. Burton Penney was born March 28, 1828. At the age of 15 years he shipped as cook on board the schooner Dexter, with his brother F. J. He worked on sailing vessels until 1851, and from that time until 1861 was engaged on steam craft. In 1861 he became master of the passenger steamer Buffalo, and later was captain of the passen- ger boat Idaho for 15 years. He continued on the lakes until 1883, during which time he ran passenger steamers, about 22 years, without loss or damage to the company. He married Mary F., daughter of Captain Clark and Emeline (Youngs) Stevens, in 1854. Mr. Penney is now engaged in farming in Henderson.
Amos Lawrence, son of Amos, was born in Vermont in 1786, and was a mason by trade. He came to Henderson about 1807. He married Harrespa Harris, and their children were Minerva A., Betsey R., Almira B., Amasa F., Laura L., Amanda R., Angeline, Clarissa, John D., Newcomb, and Albert G. The latter was born in Henderson in 1832, learned the car- penters' trade, taught school many terms, and has been a justice of the peace and census mar- shal. In August, 1862, be enlisted in Co. E, 10th N. Y. H. A., and served to the close of the war. He married Sarah, daughter of Clark and Emeline (Youngs) Stevens, December 30, 1855, and they have had four children, viz .: Milton C., born in 1858; Mary Louisa, born in 1862, who married Wallace G. Rogers in 1887, and has a danghter, M. Bessie, born in 1888; Clifton, born in 1873, who died in infancy; and Carl A. R., born in 1878. Mr. Lawrence resides in Hender- son village.
Dr. Daniel Barney, who was born in Swansea, Mass., in 1768, came to Henderson about 1807 and began the practice of medicine. He married Sarah Bucklin in 1792, and they had four sons and two daughters. His son, Lowrey Barney, was born in 1793. He studied medi- cine with his father, graduated at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Western New York in 1820, and at Fairfield Medical School in 1823. He married Almira Spencer, and they had three sons and one daughter, viz .: Fromandus, La Mort M., Daniel P., and Maria L. (Mrs. Dr. Houghton). For his second wife he married Pamelia, widow of Wallace Farrell, and their children were George M. D., who died in 1879, and Elva P., who occupies the home- stead. La Mort M., who was born in 1825, married Laura, daughter of Heman L. Reed, in 1857, and their children are Heman L., born in 1858; Myron R., born in 1860, now of Dakota; Eugene, who married Carrie, daughter of A. L. and Pamelia (Nutting) Nutting, in 1883, and resides in this town; and Clara L., Almira, and Grace S., who reside with their parents. Heman L. Barney resides with his father on Water street.
Jason Crittenton, of Welsh ancestry, came to Henderson about 1808. He married a Miss Brown, and they had seven sons and two danghters, of whom Stephen, born in 1799, came to Henderson with his parents. He married Charlotte Dunham, and they had two sons and one daughter, viz .: Isaac D., born in 1823, married Nancy Gridley, who bore him a son and two danghters; James A., of Henderson; and Orcelia M., who married Austin Babcock, of Ogdens- burg. Stephen Crittenton died in 1870 and his wife, Charlotte, in 1871. James A. Critten- ton was born November 25, 1825. He was reared upon a farm, educated at Union Academy, and was a sailor on the lakes for six years. He married Martha M., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Smith) Harris, in 1856, and located on the farm he now owns, where he is engaged
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in breeding fine road and trotting horses. Of his children, William J. died in 1865, aged six years; Harley J. died in 1865, aged two years; Elizabeth Charlotte, born in 1866, married Dr. W. K. Walrath, in 1886, and they have a daughter, Florence C., born December 23, 1888; and Gertrude Alice, born in 1870, is a student in Adams Collegiate Institute.
Harvey Crittenton, son of Jason mentioned in the preceding sketch, married Phebe Matteson, and they had seven children-Levi, William M., Charles N., Almond, Mariah, Calista. and Oleda. Levi, born in 1823, was reared upon the farm and became a prominent man in the town, having been justice of the peace and held other offices of trust. In 1843 he mar- ried Charlotte A .. daughter of J. H. and Lois (Whittier) Farman, and they had three children, viz .: John and Manfred L., who died young, and William B. The latter was born in 1852, and was reared upon a farm. He married Henrietta, daughter of Jacob and Harriet (Sill) Marsh, in December, 1880, and they have had three children as follows: Fred L., born in 1881, who died in 1884; Lottie H., born in 1883; and Charles N., born in 1886. W. B. Crittenton was educated at Union Academy, was a clerk for several years, and subsequently learned and engaged in the jewelry business. He resides in Henderson village. His father, Levi, died in 1888, and his mother, Charlotte, resides on the homestead.
Elisha Brown, son of John, was born in Madison County, and at an early day came to Henderson, where he reared a large family of children. His son Wallace was born in Hender- son and learned the wagonmakers' trade. Wallace married Harriet, danghter of Jonathan Stevens, and they had a son, Henry, born in 1854. Henry, now of Henderson Harbor, at the early age of 14 engaged as a sailor on the lakes, and served in this capacity until he attained his majority, when he learned the carpenters' trade. He married, first, Addie C., daughter of Lester and Elizabeth (Spicer) Rickerson, in 1875, and they had a son, Reuben W .. born in 1876. Mrs. Brown died, and for his second wife Mr. Brown married, in 1886, Matie, daughter of Ephraim and Eliza (Spencer) Ramsey, by whom he has a daughter, Ethel, born in 1888.
Adonijah Montague, son of Samnel, was born in Sunderland, Mass., in 1757. He re- moved with his parents to Bennington, Vt. In 1776 he enlisted in the Revolutionary army, and participated in the battle of Bennington. He married Mary Simonds, and they had three sons and two daughters, viz .: Mary, Joel, Hannah, Joseph A., and David (born in Pawlet, Vt., in 1795). The latter came with his parents to Henderson when quite young, was reared upon a farm, and afterwards became a successful school teacher, in which laudable profession he was engaged during the winters of 40 years. He located upon the farm now occupied by Justus A. Montagne. He was a man of affairs, served as supervisor, superintendent of schools, and sn- perintendent of the poor, and was a member of the legislature in 1861. In 1866 he located in Henderson village and purchased the place now occupied by Murray Scott, where he passed the remainder of his long and well-spent life, dying in 1880. He married Elizabeth Hunger- ford in 1821, and the following children were born to them, viz .: Joel S., born in 1823, who died in 1878; Justus A., born in 1825; Benjamin H .. born in 1827, who died in California in 1863; and Lucy M., who married Emory Fales. Upon the death of his first wife David Mon- tagne married Mary Phelps, in 1835, who bore him two children, Harrison and David. His second wife died in 1847, and in 1848 he married Jane, daughter of Noah and Emily (Sechtner) Damon, in 1848, and their children were Adonijah, of Henderson, born in 1849; Laura M., born June 22, 1856, who married Murray B. Scott; Lydia, who married Robert Hollis, and died in 1879, aged 21 years; and Fred M .. who died in 1883, aged 18 years. The mother, Jane, mar- ried David J. Hunter and resides in Henderson.
Murray B. Scott, son of Eastman J. and Lydia (Howe) Scott, was born in Ellisburgh in 1840, and was reared upon a farm. He was subsequently engaged as clerk in a general store for several years. In 1873 he married Lanra M. Montagne, and they have a son, Harley M., born in 1876. Mr. Scott resides on Main street, in Henderson village.
James S. White, son of Bernard, was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1792, and was edneated for the priesthood at the University of Dublin. He became a sailor, and about 1812 came to America and enlisted in the American navy, serving to the close of the war in 1815. He was employed as a clerk in a general store in Henderson for several years, when he engaged in sailing on the lakes in the employ of Jesse Hopkins. He married Phebe, daughter of Israel and Mehitable (Johnson) Everden, and they had five children, viz .: James M., Julia (Mrs. Washington Hungerford), and Edward, who reside in Henderson, and Angeline (Mrs. Sehny- ler P. Boyce) and Jane, who are deceased. James M. White was born April 17, 1819. and at.
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the age of 11 years commenced sailing on the lakes. In 1842 he became captain of the boat Sir William Wallace. He subsequently sailed the Neptune, O. V. Brainard. Daniel Webster, Lucy Auchard, Volunteer, S. D. Hungerford, C. G. Mixer, Dashing Wave, Alagan, Trade Wind, Jennie White, and Mohegan. Mr. White began ship building in 1853, and subsequently built the boats Trade Wind, Lucy Auchard, Volunteer, S. D. Hungerford, C. G. Mirer, Phoenix, Seaton, James Wade, and the Jennie White. In 1851 he bought the farm where he now resides, to which he has since added other lands, until he now owns 222 acres. He married Hannah, daughter of Seele and Dorcas (Mallory) Hungerford, March 12, 1843, who bore hin six children, viz .: Julia A. (Mrs. Almont Sprague), Phebe (Mrs. Charles Patridge), Albert E., Elwin (deceased), Adelaide (deceased), and Everett E. The latter was born in 1859, and was reared upon the farm. He married Annis P., daughter of Peter and Pauline ( Boyce) Howard, in 1882, and they have a son, Rossie E., born September 7. 1885. James M. White has served his town as justice of the peace.
Leonard Nutting, son of Simeon, married Betsey Stevens, and they were among the early settlers of Henderson, locating on the farm now occupied by the widow of William R. Nutting. Their children were Clara, Russell, Olive, Polly P., William R., George, Royal, Artimissa, Pamelia, Merilda, Jane, Fenton, and Orville, the latter of whom served in the late war and died in 1865
William Nutting, son of Simeon, was born in Columbus, Chenango County, in 1789, and (lied in Henderson in 1865. He married Mary, daughter of Jonathan Matteson, and their children were Sally, who married Lyman Hungerford; Eliza, who married Elisha Brown; Phebe, who was the second wife of Elisha Brown: Samuel H., who was born in 1821, married Betsey A. Stevens, and their children were Sally, Simeon C., Mary, Alvero C., and William E .; Nelson, who resides in Michigan: Charles C., who resides in Henderson on the homestead on Nutting street; Harvey, who died while serving in the late war; and Martha, who married Munroe Molyneux and died in Michigan. Charles C. Nutting was born in 1828, and was reared upon a farm. He married Angeline Jennette, daughter of the late Rev. Leander and Dorcas (Tifft) Cowles, December 31, 1845.
John Ivory, son of John, was born in Massachusetts. His children were Sally, born in 1803, Jonas, Horace, Theophilns, John, Norman, who died during the late war, Maria, who resides in the West, William, who resides in Michigan, and Louisa, who married Amasa Clark, of Michigan. Theophilus Ivory married Julia, daughter of Henry and Tamson (Rogers) Kapp, in 1834, and they had seven children, viz .: Emeline (Mrs. Christopher C. Wilder); Strat- ton, now a resident of Smithville; Franklin H., of Michigan, whose daughter Ella is the wife of Miles Van Alstine, of Sackets Harbor; John W., of Smithville; Theodore H. ; De Witt C .: and Harrison H., born in 1849. John Ivory, the progenitor of those of that name in Hender- son, was one of the earliest settlers in Henderson. He located on the farm now occupied by Mrs. C. C. Wilder, and was a blacksmith. His son Theophilus spent most of his life on this farm, dying here in 1863.
Ebenezer Sawyer, a native of Wales, came to America and located at Methuen, Mass., and afterwards served in the Revolutionary war. He married Hannah Whittier, and of their seven children, Charles was born in 1791, and came to Henderson previous to 1811, locating about half a mile west of the village. He served in the War of 1812, and after the war removed to Ver- mont. He married Sarah, daughter of James and Sarah (Richards) Shepard, of Danville, Vt., in 1821, and they had seven children, of whom Frederick and Sophia died young; Harriet N. married George A. Thompson, in 1850, and has a daughter, Kate E., who married George Ful- ford, of Dakota; James died in Wisconsin in 1880; Asa died in Henderson in 1886; Katie mar- ried Adelbert Kilby, of Henderson, in 1859, and has had three children-Harriet T., Charles A., and James G .; and Charles F. was born in October, 1837. Charles F. Sawyer learned the carpenters' trade, and at his country's call enlisted in the Union army, in the 35th N. Y. Regt. He married Christie A., daughter of Sylvester and Augusta (Bates) Kilby, November 27, 1860, who bore him a daughter, Flora Augusta, who died April 23, 1885, aged 21 years. Mr. Saw- yer's wife died September 29, 1887, and for his second wife he married Mrs. Fanny Eliza Kilby, widow of Edwin B. Kilby, and daughter of Nathaniel and Fanny (Smith) Gleason, June 10, 1888. Mr. Sawyer resides in Henderson village.
John Robbins, a native of England, located in Wethersfield, Conn., in 1638, where he died in 1660. Joshua, his youngest son, was born in 1651. Jonathan, son of Joshua, was born in
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1694. Solomon, son of Jonathan, was born in 1743. Austin, son of Solomon, was born in 1786. Willis, son of Austin, was born in 1814. Anstin Robbins located in the town of Houns- field about 1807, and took up land in the southern part of the town, where he built a log house. He was a wheelwright by trade. He married Eunice Morton, and their children were Apple- ton W., of Henderson, Willis, Austin, Camille, Albert C., and Elizabeth J. Austin Robbins bought the Seymour farm, and added other lands until he owned 250 acres of choice farming lands, where he died in 1868. Appleton W. Robbins was born on the homestead in 1812. He married Melissa S., daughter of Elijah and Naney (Green) Gove, in 1846, who bore him two children, viz .: Alice N., born in 1847, who died in 1873, and Albert A., born April 26. 1849. The latter was reared upon a farm, and was educated at Union Academy. He married Lucy Evangeline, daughter of Fayette and Caroline (Hunting) Stanley, in 1872, and their children are Glenn S., Lawrence J .. May Alice, and Lena Melissa. Mr. Robbins and son Albert A. are extensively engaged in farming, and occupy the homestead one mile south of Smithville.
Thomas Dobson, son of Thomas and Jane (Pierce) Dobson, was born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, England. in 1776. and when young emigrated to America. He married Fanny Whittier, a cousin of the famous poet, and soon after located in Redfield, Oswego County, where his son John was born in 1812. About 1813 Mr. Dobson removed to Hender- sou, loeating on the State road about one mile west of Henderson village, where he built a log house, which he occupied for a time. His children born in Henderson were William, Fanny (Mrs. Urbane Spencer), Eleanor (Mrs. Cephas Montagne), Thomas, and Elizabeth. William Dobson was born in 1815, and was reared upon the farm. He taught school several terms, and served his town as supervisor, school superintendent, and loan commissioner. He was pos- sessed of a kindly disposition, and died April 2, 1884. He married Mary Jane, daughter of Ranzo Moody, in 1849, and they had a daughter. Franees A., born in 1850, who married Pay- son F. Thompson, in 1869. John Dobson, son of Thomas, married Rhoda, danghter of Charles and Susanna (Montagne) Potter, in 1842, and resides in Henderson. Thomas Dobson, Jr .. married Julia Ann, daughter of Briggs and Maria (King) Alden, in 1856, who bore him a daughter, Mary Elizabeth. who married Melvin G. Weaver in 1882. Mr. Dobson's wife died in 1860, and for his second wife he married Mary M., daughter of George W. and Arinda .(McNitt) McCumber, and widow of George W. Enos, in 1873. Mr. Dobson now occupies the old homestead on the State road. George W. Enos died in 1864. His children were Ger- trude A. (Mrs. Russell Ellis) and William It.
David Fales, who was born in Holden, Mass., in 1791. came to Henderson about 1815. Hc was a cooper by trade. He married Rachel Wheeler, and they had a son and two daughters, viz .: Emory, who resides in this town; Sarah. A., born in 1823, who married John Wood and lives in Michigan; and Clarissa, born in 1827, who married a Mr. Chickering, and died in Michigan in 1883. Emory Fales was born April 7, 1825, and was brought up a farmer. Hc married Lucy M., daughter of David and Elizabeth (Hungerford) Montague, in 1851, and they have two children, viz .: Willis G., born in 1855, who is a farmer and resides at home. and Ella E., born in 1859, who married William E. Matteson in 1876.
Samuel Griggs, son of Daniel and Lydia (Naramore) Griggs, of Scotch descent, was born in Albany County, in 1796, and with his parents located in Salisbury, Herkimer County, in 1802, whence he removed to Jefferson County when 19 years of age, loeating in this town, where he purchased the land now occupied by Newell N. Griggs. He was of kindly disposi- tion and generous hospitality, and was known by the old and young as "Uncle Sam." By industry and integrity he accumulated a competency, and at the time of his death owned more than 400 acres of land. He died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. L. W. Abbott, in 1885, in his 90th year. He married Hepzibah, daughter of Culver and Hephzibah (Dagget) Vezey. in 1837, who died in 1873. They had two sons and two daughters, viz .: William S., of Hen- derson; Rosetta Adelia (Mrs. Lewis W. Abbott), who also resides in Henderson; Emily Ever- ette (Mrs. David Donce), who now resides in Toledo; and Newell N., born July 19, 1848. Newell N. Griggs married Ella May, adopted daughter of William H. and Mila (Leftingwell) Rice, August 22, 1877, and they have three sons and one daughter, viz .: N. Willis, Daniel F., Seward A., and Mila Grace. Mr. Griggs is a farmer, and owns and occupies the homestead where he was born, and which has never been owned out of the Griggs family. William S. Griggs, previously mentioned, was born February 13, 1838. He married Euniee Imogene, daughter of Job and Electa ( Halladay) Rathbone. October 19, 1870, and they have three sons
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and two daughters, viz .: Rosetta Alice, a student in Adams Collegiate Institute, class of 1890; Samuel J., a student in Union Academy; and David D., Mabel Lillian, and Jesse R. Mr. Griggs is a farmer in this town.
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