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WILLIAM H. TABER.
Thomas Taber was a native of Rhode Island and settled in the town of Dover in 1760, on a
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(WILLIAM H. TABER.)
tract of land which has been occupied by his de- scendants to the present time.
William, the son of Jeremiah, and grandson of Thomas Taber, was born December 10, 1796, and died in January 1863. In October, 1822, he was united in narriage with Eliza Sherman, who died February 5, 1841. To them were born four children of whom two are now living, viz .:- Wm. Henry, born May 4, 1825, and Walter F., born October 29, 1830.
William H. was raised upon the old homestead where he followed the occupation of farming and stock raising and was a dealer in merchandise at Pawling nine years. In 1852 he was united in marriage with Catharine, daughter of Benjamin F. Flagler, of Beekman, by whom he had two children, Harriet Eliza, born Sept. 26, 1853, and Amelia, born Feb. 10, 1855. Mrs. Taber died September 26, 1855, and in 1858 Mr. Taber was married to Elizabeth Thomas, of Dover, who also
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died, April 6, 1874, leaving three children, as fol- lows :- George A., born March 21, 1860 ; Nellie F., born June 6, 1861; and Charles W., born Feb- ruary 21, 1864.
Mr. Taber is one of the leading representative men of the day. In politics he is a Democrat. He has been Justice of the Peace, Supervisor and Assessor of his town. His farm, which consists of 260 acres, borders on the State of Connecticut, the northeast corner of the town of Pawling and Quaker Hill. The residence was erected in 1790, but has been changed and greatly improved by Mr. Taber. Harriet Eliza Taber is now the wife of William H. Osborne, of Pawling.
" HOMESTEAD," the residence of William H. Taber that appears in this work was purchased by
the great-grandfather of the present owner in 1760. Mr. Taber is the fourth owner of the property since that time; it having remained continually in the family. The name "Homestead" was given it by Mr. Taber, as decidedly appropriate, it being the oldest possessioned piece of property in this County, and we may say in this part of the State; remaining in one family 122 years. There is a family burying ground on the place in which the great- grandfather and father of Mr. Taber are buried. The farm contains 260 acres, and is used by Mr. Taber for stock purposes; he carries on the butcher business and is an extensive dealer in stock. The place is located in the north-east corner of the town of Pawling, six miles from Pawling station.
NAMES OF CITIZENS
WHO ASSISTED AND CONTRIBUTED TOWARD THE PUBLICATION OF THE HISTORY OF DUCHESS
COUNTY, WITH PERSONAL STATISTICS.
AMENIA.
Bartin Mary C., p o City. Barton Lewis B., p o Amenia.
Bartholomew George, po Amenia, retired gentleman, owns homestead. born in Litchfield county, Conn., settled in county in 1873 ; wife Sarah Wheeler, born in Duchess county, married in 1871.
Baylis Frank, p o Amenia, farmer and cream dealer, 232 acres, born in Amenia, Sept. 14, 1816 ; wife Hattie A. Cline, born Jan. 13, 1854 ; married May 16, 1878 ; one child, Albert A. Baylis, born June 10, 1879; was the first to bottle and ship cream to the New York market. Abiah P. Baylis born in Amenia, Jan. 1, 1805, died in 1873 ; married Jane Case, who died leaving two children. He then married Mary Jane Gregory, of Rensselaer county, four children now living. William Baylis was one of the oldest settlers.
Benjamin C. M. . general merchant, born in county in 1832, has been supervisor two terms, town clerk many years and held several other town offices. Daniel Benjamin, hora in Conn., in 1793; came to Duchess county in 1820 ; died in 1857 ; was a prominent member of the firm " Benjamin & Canlkins." C M. Benjamin commenced business in 1866, purchased store in 1861.
Benson
Joseph H., po Wassaic, farmer, 900 acres, born in Dover, in 1815; wife Helen Hall, born in Duchess county in 1820, married in 1845; five children-Mary E., Platt J., Angusta E .. Franklin D, aud Ella E. Samuel Benson, born in Duchess county in 1779, died in 1862.
Benton Ezra R., born in Amenia, in 1839, owns the old estate of 380 acres ; wife Rebecca L. Hitchcock, born in Amenia in 1811, married in 1865 ;- one child, Lillian M .. boru in 1866. William A. Benton, horn in Guilford, Conn., in 1788 and died in 1865. Homer Hitchcock, born in Sbaron, Conn., in 1805, died in 1875; two children- Saralı Hitchcock Chapman, born in 1813, and Steven Hitchcock horn in Conn., purchased the farm in 1810 afterward died.
Bertine Robert, p o City, owns homestead, born in New York or Westchester, in 1804, died in 1877 ; wife Mary C. Barnes, born in New York, married in 1835; tive children-Ann Eliza, Gertrude R., M. Fannie, Jose- phene M . Robert D.
Bird Mary C., po Amenia Union.
Bird Edwin, p o Amenia Union. owned the homestead, born in Amenia, in 1820, died in 1852 ; wife Hannah Maria Paine, born in Mass., in 1823, married Oct. 26, 1841 ; four children, three living-Helen M., born in 1816, George H., horn in 1848, Mary C., born in 1852, Helen married Henry V. D. Reed, born in Amenia and mar- ried in 1866.
Bird Henry, p o Amenia, farmer 260 acres, born in Amenia in 1799, died in 1860 ; wife Parnell Parsons, boru in Amenia 1803, married in 1820; children one-Milo, born 1828. Joseph Parsons, born in Duchess county, in 1783, died in 1813
Case Warren. p o Amenia, retired snddler, born in Newark, N. J .. in 1803, settled in connty in 1856 ; wife Abbey A. Reyuolds, born in Duchess county in 1813, married in 1833. Jonathan P. Reynolds, horn in Rhode Island, i 1786, died Feb. 2, 1870, married Sarah Jarvis, of Conn., born in 1791, married in 1819, died May 12, 1880 ; two children now living, Abbie A., and Jane Eliza Bartlett, born 1811.
Caulkins E. G., general mercbant in firm of Benjamin & C., born in North East, Duchess county, in 1821 ; wife Louisa Benjamin. born in Duchess county, married in 1846 ;-- two children, Platt B., and Henry M.
Caulkins Platt B., p o Amenia, general merchant, born in Duchess county, in 1853, commenced business in 1880. Euoch G. Canlkins, born in Amenia, Duchess county. Chaffee Jerome S., po Leedsville. farmer 290 acres ; born in Sharon, Conn., Dec. 14, 1814 settled in county in 1855, assessor for two terms: wife Aritta Stuart, born in Kent, in 1812, married in 1839, died in 1823, leaving one son-James, born in 1847. Jerome theu married Adelia Fuller, of Sharon. Conn., in 1876.
Chaffee James S., p o Amenia Union, farmer, born in 1846, has been highway commissioner of town ; wife Lydia Judd of Conn., born in 1851, married in 1872 ;- four children, Jerome S., Edward J., Aritta, Everett S.
Cline Albert, po South Amenia, farmer 265 acres, born in Amenia, in 1828 ; wife Eliza Spinks, born in New Haven, Conn. ; married iu 1854, died in 1872 :- four children. Albert then married Rebecca Wilson, of Duchess county, born in 1843, and married in 1873 ; children- Harriett A., Philo R .. Chas A., and Maria E. Philo Cliue horn in Amenia, and died in about 1862, married Harriett Swift, of Duchess county in 1830 wbo died In 160.
Chamberlain O., general mercantile business.
born in Amenia in 1818 : wife Charlottte A. Wakeman, born in 1824, died in Sept. 1861, married in 1953 ;- one child, Charlotte M., born in 1861 ; married Mary E. Wicks, of Monroe county, in 1863, sbe was born in 1834 ;- two children, Alexander M., and Chas. W. Commenced business in 1855.
Conklin Nathan, p o Amenia, farmer 20 acres, born in Duchess county in 1829; wife Margaret V. Thompson of Duch- ess county, married in 1859; children two-Anna and Amy. Jolin H. Conklin born in Duchess county in 1790, died in 1870; married Eliza Huntington, born in Duchess county in 1800, married in 1818, died in 1863 leaving five children, Mumford, Isaac H .. Elizabeth, John and Nathan. The grandfatber. Nathan Couklin, born in Long Island, settled in county about 1781. and died in 1827.
Culver Walter B., p c Amenia, farmer and dairyman, born in Pine Plains in 1837; wife Hattie Mygatt of Duchess county, married in 1863; children five, Mary E., Laura, Ambrose M., Dudley D , and Harry W. Backus Culver born in Pine Plains in 1806, died in 1870; wife Abbie Drew of Connecticut, born in 1809, married in 1830 and died in 1870; children four, Laura B .. Vinnie B., Dud- ley G., and Walter B.
Fliut Augustus, po Amenia, farmer and dairyman, 280 acres, born in Amenia, Duchess county in 1802: first wife Catherine J. Bockee of Duchess county, born in 1811, married in 1835. and died April 9, 1×13: children three, George, born in 1826, died in 1862. Jacob, born in 1838, died in 1811, and Marthe B., born in 1841: second wife Julia Lord of Litchfield county, Conn., born in 1814, married in 1847; children one, Chas. A. Flint, born 1817. Jahez Flint, born in Windham county, Conn .. in 1736, canie to Duchess county in 1782, and died in 1814. fariner: married Elizabeth Merritt, born in West Chester, and died about 1792; second wife Mary Payne, born in Duchess county in 1770, married in 1793, died in 1842 leaving six children, of whom two are now liv- ing; Jabez Flint was engaged in the Revolution.
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Frost Hyatt, p o Amenia, importer of wild animals and farmer, 186 acres, horn in South East, Putnam county, March 4, 1827, settled in Duchess couuty May 12, 1867; wife Sarah Halstead, born in Ancram, Columbia county, married Jan. 19, 1864: children two.
Gould H. J., general carriage and wagon manuf'r, born in Amenia in 1856; father John Gould, born iu Germany in 1814, came to Duchess county in 1848, died in 1864; wife Mary Ring, born in Germany in 1830, and married in 1848.
Guernsey D., M. D., p o Amenia, physician, 500 acres, horn in Milan, Duchess connty in 1830, surgeon of U. S. V. and President Duchess County Medical Society; wife Lydia A. Reynolds, horn in Amenia, married in Octo- her, 1861; children one.
Hebard Newton, p o Ameuia, cashier of bank, owns 280 acres, born Poughkeepsie October 14, 1837; wife Hattie E. Per Lee, married Octoher 5, 1865.
Ingraham Geo. W., p o Amenia, farmer and lawyer, 120 acres. horn in Duchess county in 1811; wife Electa Hunt of Connecticut, married iu 1834: children four, three liv- ing-Sarah J., Aaron H., Phehe, aud George I. Hunt: Aaron H. was First Lieutenant, and was killed at Cold Harbor, Va.
James Geo. D., p o Amenia, farmer, 265 acres, born in Amenia in 1827; wife May B. Hall, of Chautauqua couuty, born in 1833, married in 1858; children four-Charles A., Lina V., Richard H., and Carrie H. Samuel R. James, born in Duchess county in 1802, died about 1870, farmer; wife Margaret Force, horn in New Jersey in 1800, died in 1856.
Kirby John B., p o Amenia, farmer, 210 acres, born in Pawling in 1833, was town commissiouer in 1880: wife Emma J. Barton, born iu Duchess county in 1844, married in 1863; children two-Georgia B .. born in 1865. and Nel- lie M., born in 1873. Uriah Kirby, born in Pawling in 1789, died iu 1852. Luther Barton, born in Duchess county 1841; wite Heleu Chamherlin, born in Duchess county, married in 1867. died in 1870.
Leroy Josiah, p o City, farmer, 201 acres, born in Ulster county in 1800, settled in Duchess couuty in 1:35; wife Julia Mackey, born in Ulster county iu 1803, died in 1869, married iu 1821; children seven-Leroy, Jeremiah, Daniel, VanAllen, Henry, James, and Aurena L.
Mabbett R., p o Amenia.
Mead John F., p o Amenia, owns 300 acres, born in Amenia in 1834; wife Mary Mygatt, born in Amenia in 1838, mar- ried in 1858; children three-Emma M., born in 1861, Edward C., boru in 1863, Franklin P., horn in 1870. John K. Mead, born in Amenia in 1799, died in 1873; wife Jane A. Sutherland, horn in Amenia in 1808, and married in 1828; children six. His father John Mead, Jr., horn in Amenia in 1761, died in 1838; the grandfath- er, Capt. Joh Mead, served in the Revolution, was born in Connecticut. and came with his father to Duchess county in 1740.
Murdock H. B., p o Amenia, superintendent of Manhattan Miu- ing Company, born in Massachusetts in 1840, settled in Duchess county in 1867.
Mygatt Abram P., p o Amenia, farmer 180 acres, born in Amenia in 1811; wife Louisa Rundle, born in Duchess county in 1817, married iu 1840; children four-Julia, 37 years old, Anna, 35, Henry, 33, and Laura, 30. Thomas My- gatt, born in Duchess county, and died in 1814.
Mygatt Ambrose, p o Amuenia, retired farmer, 400 acres, born in Amenia in September, 1809, has been supervisor; wife Mary E. Clark, born in North East in 1811, married in 1834; children three-Emily C., born in 1887, Mary M., in 1839, and Harriet J., in 1836; the mother died in 1865, and the father married May Drew of Connecti- ent; she was born in 1812, and married in 1867.
Palmer Abiah W., born in Duchess county in 1835; wife Jeanette Yeamans, married in 1872; children two-Rowland S., and an infant.
Parsons Warreu, p o Amenia, farmer and stock raiser, 210 acres, horn in Duchess county in 1805; wife Caroline Rowe, horn in Duchess county in 1813, married in 1834; chil- dren four-Theron W., Chas. A., and Fannie and Frank (twins) Andrews Rowe, born in Duchess county in 1780, and died in 1850.
Per Lee Walter P., p o Amcnia, farmer and dairyman, born in Chenango county in 1812, settled in Duchess county in 1813, supervisor two terms, assessor and other towu offices; wife Hanuah E. Sutherland of Duchess county, born in 1813, married in 1832; children six-Harriet E., Henry P., Sarah S., George B., Julia E., and Helen C. Walter Per Lee, born in Duchess county in 1800, and died in 1860, farmer; five children now living; his father, Edmond Per Lee, born in Duchess county in 1750, died about 1820; his father, born in France and an early settler of this town.
Peters H. W., p o Amenia, farmer, born in Duchess county in 1816; wife Caroline Flint of Duchess county.
Powers Peter B., p o Amenia, farmer, 250 acres, born in Duch- ess county December 22, 1822; wife Elizabeth Wheeler of Duchess county, horn in 1837, married in 1871. Chas. W. Powers, born in Duchess county in 1802, died in 1869, married Jane A. Benjamin of Duchess county; children eight-five now living; his father, Peter Powers, horn in Duchess county in 1768, died in 1848; his father, horn in Germany, settled in Duchess county at an early day,
Putnam J. W., p o Amenia, farmer and stock dealer, 400 acres, born in New Hampshire in 1827, settled in Duchess county in 1866. has heen supervisor and assessor sev- eral terms; wife Laura Hall, horn in New Hampshire in 1831, married in 1858; children three-Minnie, aged 25, Katy V., 23, and Drury W., 21.
Pratt Peter, p o Amenia, proprietor Pratt's Hotel, born in Kent, Conn., in 1844, settled in county in 1867 ; wife Julia A. Stone, born in Conn., married in 1865; one child- Minnie S. Purchased the old Putnam House;in 1867, erected this house in 1875. Father John M. Pratt horn in Conn., in 1809, came to county in 1867 ; wife Charlotte Mills, of Conn. She died in 1846.
Rundall Henry, po Amenia, farmer 200 acres, born in Amenia in Duchess county. in 1831 ; wife Locinda A. Ranson, of Ulster county, born in 1831, married in 1853; six chil- dren-Herhert R , Clarence A., Arthur, Frank D., Mar- tiu K., and Laura J. Henry Rundall borr in Duchess county, in 1799, died in 1871, married Nancy T. Suther- land, of Amenia, horn in 1820, died in 1869, leaving six children, Sarah, Elizabeth, David, Henry, Mary and Katy. Grandfather born in Long Island. settled in county at opening of Revolution, and enlisted as Aide to Col. Barker. Died about 1845.
Sherman S. W .. general stock-dealer, 250 acres of land, born in Amenia in 1844 ; wife Dora E.Chadwick, of Wayne coun- ty, married in 1866, two children - Cornelia T., born iu 1869 and David H. Jr., born in 1878. Father, Walter Sherman, born in Dover, in 1806, died March 12, 1880 ; wife Cornelia Allerton, born in 1807, married in 1830; two sons.
Sherman D. H., stock-raiser and farmer, 378 acres; born in Amenia in 1837 ; wife Secelia Mayer, of Wayne county, married in1 858; two children-Walter A., and Mary C.
Smith Albert C., p o Amenia, farmer, 800 acres, born in Colum- bia county, in 1820, settled in county in 1827. Mr. L. Smith, born in Litchfield, Conn., iu 1789, came to coun- ty in 1812, died in 1864, farmer ; wife Sally Field, born in Duchess county, in 1789, married in 1816; children three-Alhert, George G., horn in 1823, and Louisa, born in 1829, she married Nathaniel Hewitt, horn in Essex county, in 1819; died in 1866, married in 1851 ; children two-May twenty-one years of age, and Al- bertine, now fifteen.
Smith Nathan, p o South Amenia, farmer, born in Amenia, in 1848 ; wife Josephene Hufcut, married in March, 1872, died in 1875, leaving one child, Josephene born in 1875. He then married Sarah C. Barrett, born in Duchess county, in 1847, married in 1877-one child.
Smith Nathan W., p o South Amenia, farmer, 275 acres, born in Conn., in 1817, settled in county, in 1837 ; wife Ada- line E. Holly, of Columbia county, married in 1846, died in 1848, leaving one child-John H. Second wife Esther Odell, of Jefferson county, horn in 1828, mar- ried in 1850.
Smith John H., general carriage and wagon manufacturer, owns 75 acres of land and the homestead, born in Conn., in 1821, settled in county, 1840, has held several town offices, Justice of Peace in 1879; wife Marie Reed, born in Amenia, in 1827, married in 1847: chil- dren seven-Nathan, Sarah M., Myron, Belinda, Esther M., Edwin D., and John H.
Swift John M., p o South Amenia, farmer, born in Washington iu 1816; wife Rehecca G. Cochran, born in Duchess county, in 1816, married in 1841. Father Henry Swift horn in Amenia, in 1784, died in 1868 ; wife Rebecca Warner, of Duchess county, died in 1858, leaving five children.
Tanner Dr. W. H., physician and surgeon in army, owns 250 acres of land; wife Achsa M. York, horn in Oxford, Chenango county, married in 1867; childreu two- James E., horn in 1869, and Mary M., born in 1874. Doctor Tanner was appointed physician and surgeon in the 47th regiment in 1861, and served four years.
Tanner James W., p o Wassaic, retired farmer, 250 acres, born in Amenia April 22, 1807; wife Rhoda A. Huhhard, born in Connecticut in 1814, married in 1832; children two-William H., born in 1836, and Anna M., born in 1841. William Tanuer, born in Duchess county in 1790, died in 1856, farmer. James Tanner died about 1818 aged 63 years, one of the early settlers, born in Duchess county.
Thomas Walter B., p o Lithgow, farmer and general wagon manufacturer, born in Duchess county in 1819, owns 115 acres of land; wife Jane McFarlin, horn in Duchess county in 1822, married in 1843, died in 1872, leaving three children-John D., born in 1853, Anna E., born in 1855, and Henry J., born iu 1857. Charles E. Thomas, horn in Duchess county in 1792, died in 1864, a farmer.
Thompson John R., p o Amenia, farm and windmills, 60 acres, born in city July 8, 1851, has heen justice of the peace and assessor; wife Mary F. Thompson, New York city, married Octoher 11, 1877; children two.
Thompson Robert R., p o City, farmer and insurance agent, 180 acres, horn in Duchess county in 1816, postmaster ten years; wife Catherine S. Thompson of Duchess county, born in 1824, married in 1841; children four-Ellen C., George S., John R., Edward B.
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Tieman Geo. H., farmer, born in Germany in 1856, settled in Duchess county in 1858; wife Nellie Walker, horn in England in 1853, married May 8, 1880. John Tieman, horn in Germany in 1820, came to Duchess couuty in 1858.
Underhill E. B, farmer, 265 acres, born in Putnam county in 1836, settled in Duchess county in February, 1874; wife Sarah E. Miller, of Columbia county, married in 1864; children two-Carrie M., and Charles B. Charles H. Underhill, born in Greene county, died in Genesee county in 1856, aged 45; wife Caroline M. Wager, of Columbia county, died in 1878, aged 64 years.
Van Hovenburg Frank P., p o City, farmer, 165 acres, horn in Duchess county in 1853. John Van Hovenburg, born October 5, 1798, died July 17, 1859, wife Catherine Tompkins, born in Duchess county April 10, 1818, mar- ried March 28, 1839; children six-Jennie, born August 29, 184 -- , Chas. B., horn July 9, 1843, John C., horn March 23, 1845, Hester, born January 21, 1847, Cora, born March 17, 1850, and Frank P., born November 15, 1853.
Vincent Eghert, p o Amenia, farmer and lumher dealer, born in Duchess county in 1813; wife Caroline M. Vail, born in Duchess county in 1822, married in 1839; children two -Georgiana, born in 1840, and Albert E., horn in 1862. Hiram Vail, horn in Union Vale, Duchess coun- ty, iu 1797, died iu 1869; wife Matilda Doughty, born in Beekman, Duchess county, in 1802, married in 1821; children two. Hiram was a carpenter and afterwards a banker.
Wheeler B. H., p o Amenia, farmer. 200 acres, born in North East in 1813, has held the office of assessor and others; wife Emeline Clark, born in Duchess county in 1816, married in 1849; children four-Mulford, Sarah, Clark D., and Elizabeth. Father, Ehen Wheeler, born in Duchess county in 1780. died in 1869. Noah Wheeler was one of the early settlers
Wheeler Edmund E., p o Amenia, owns 185 acres of land, born in North East in 1820, has been poormaster; wife Laura Rundall, boru in Amenia in 1825, died in 1876, married in 1849; children four-Alice R., aged 30 years, Annie E. 28, Fannie 24, Edmund J. aged 12: Jacob Ruudall born in Columbia county May 26, 1785, died October 8, 1833, wife Eliza Mills of North East, born in 1798; married in 1824; two children now living-Sarah I., porn in 1827 and Alice horn in 1834.
Wheeler C. D., p o Amenia, farmer, 309 acres, born in Amenia, Duchess county, in 1818.
Wilbur Rutledge, p o Amenia, superintendent, owns the home- stead; wife Betsey Merchant, born in Litchfield, Conn., married in 1833, died November 2, 1879; children four-Alhert B., born in 1834, Sarah B, born in 1840, and Ira E. and Ida E. (twins) born in 1846. David Wil- ber, horn in Rhode Island in 1770, came to county in 1771, died iu 1852; shoemaker.
Winchester Milo F, p o South Amenia, general merchant and postmaster since 1849, owns 75 acres, born in Amenia in 1823, was justice of peace twenty-six years, super- visor four years; wife Mary Nase, horu in Amenia in 1826, married in 1847; children two-Henry N., born in 1850. Sidney, horn in 1857. Father Milo Winchester, born in Duchess county Nov. 30, 1789, died February, 1860, was a liatter; his father Amariah Winchester, was one of the first settlers, served iu the revolution- ary war.
BEEKMAN.
Brill Rowland, po Green Haven, farmer, 320 acres, born in Beekman November 3, 1821; wife Ann R. Johnson, of Union Vale, married Feb. 19, 1846; children three- George, Caroline and Rowland R .; father Cornell Brill, son of John Brill, a native of county.
Brill John, p o Green Haven, farmer and miner, 2.300 acres, born In town Sept. 16, 1818; wife Elizabeth Williams of Union Vale, married Jan. 26, 1853; children three- Carrie L., B. Allie, and William V .; father Daniel Brill, son of John Brill.
Brill Thomas D., p o Poughquag, farmer, 266 acres, born in town Aug. 1. 1823: wife Mary Jane Hurd of Pawliug, married Oct. 3. 1861; children five-Stacy C., Geroe D., George, Mary I and Thomas J .; father Dauiel Brill. Brill Daniel F., po Poughquag, farmer and distiller, 20 acres, born in town Jan. 7, 1809, settled on farm in 1854, has beeu postmaster aud justice of peace; wife Maria Sill of Putnam county, married Dec. 21, 1842; father Henry Brill; mother Elizabeth Dennis.
Brown Geo. W., p o Clove Valley, farmer and coal dealer, 142 acres, born in Pennsylvania Jau. 1, 1845, settled in county in 1872, has been assistant superintendent of iron works: wife Amauda Lewis of Pennsylvania, married Feb. 28, 1878; child one-Sarah. Father Samuel Brown, was superintendent of iron works uine years, died in county March 7, 1881; mother Sarah Britten of Pennsylvania.
Cooper Ephraim, p o Poughquag, farmer 130 acres, born in Con- necticut Aug. 24, 1806, settled in county iu 1848, has heen overseer of poor three years; wife Sarah Ann Roraback of Columbia county, married July 4, 18-10; childreu two -- Andrew J. and Frances G .; father William Cooper, sou of William, a resident of Dover.
Cook J. H., p o Ponghquag, farmer, 100 acres, born in Pawling Nov. 20, 1820, settled in town in 1857; wife Lydia P. Dodge, married Dec. 14, 1855, died Nov. 22, 1876; lost one child-Joseph; father B. Cook, son of Darius Cook. Dodge Henry, p o Beekman.
Dodge Joseph, p o Poughquag, farmer and surveyor, 78 acres, born in Pawling Jan. 13, 1830, settled in town iu 1834, has been town clerk eight years; wife Emily Benjamin of East Fishkill, married Dec. 15, 1869; children two- John and Amy. Father Waymau Dodge, was son of Joseph, who was son of Newell Dodge, one of the early settlers of county.
Dodge Wayman, p o Beekman, farmer, 195 acres, horn in Paw- ling Jan. 20, 1805, settled in town in 1834, died April 4, 1880, was magistrate twelve years; wife Jane Stark of Pawling, married Nov. 9, 1828; children four-Joseph, John, Ransom H. and Henry.
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