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Doughty Charles, p o Green Haven, farmer, 96 acres, born in town in 1841, has heen justice of peace and assistant revenue assessor; wife Mary E. Brown, horn in Beek- man, married May 23, 1865; children two-Morton B. and Christopher B. Parents, William and Jane (Brock) Doughty; grandfather William Doughty, son of Joseph Doughty.
Doughty George T., p o Green Haven, farmer, 80 acres, born in Beekman Oct. 16, 1816, has heen assessor and super- visor three successive years; wife Elizabeth Van Benschoten, 2d wife Hester Kelley; children six; parents William and Sarah (Van Wyck) Doughty.
Flagler Edwin, po Poughquag, farmer, 140 acres, horn on farm July 29, 1835, has been assessor three years; wife Madeline Birdsill of Putnam county, married May 9, 1859; children four-Benjamin F., Mary C., Annie C. and Lillie L. Father, Benjamin Flagler, son of Zach- ariah, son of Philip, son of Zachariah.
Flagler Theodore, p o Green Haven, farmer, 150 acres, horn in Beekmau July 31, 1839, was assessor twelve years in succession ; wife Helen Jones of East Fishkill, married in September, 1859; one ehild-Helen J .: father Gilbert Flagler, son of Zachariah Flagler.
Haxton William W., p o Ponghquag, farmer, 480 acres, born in Beekman March 19, 1829, has been supervisor and treasurer and president of the agricultural society twelve years; wife Maria Delong of Beckman, married October 14, 1858; children two-Benjamin and William. Father Benjamin Haxton. was son of Jeremiah Haxtou, whose family occupied home- stead for 120 years.
Jones Jchu, po Poughquag. farmer, 126 acres, born in Beekman Sept. 19, 1835, settled on present farm iu 1871, has been highway commissioner, justice of peace and assessor; wife Charlotte Stedwell of Pawling. married Feb. 21, 1855: children two-Oscar and Fred B .; father John R. Jones was son of Isaac R.
LaDue George R., po Stormville, farmer, 170 acres, born East Fishkill, Jan. 25, 1828, settled in Beekman in 1862, has been school collector ; wife Charity Horton, married Nov. 29, 1852, died May 11, 1876, children two-Dewitt C .. and Georgie. Father, Daniel was son of Johu La- Due, of Conn.
Lawrence George W., p o Green IIaven, merchant and post- master, one acre, born in Washington, settled in Beek- man in 1875, dealer in dry goods, groceries and hard- ware. Parents William and Maria Lawrence.
Ludington Daniel, p o Poughquag, farmer and dairyman 437 acres, boru in Pawling. Aug. 28. 1828, settled in town in 1873, was supervisor in 1875, wife Elizabeth Corhin of Penn., married Sept. 13, 1847, children four-Susie E. Thomas, Emma L. Gardiner, Annie L. Rogers, and Henry S. Ludington. Parents Joseph and Susan (Sal- mon) Ludingtou.
McCord Garrison C., p o. Beekman, farmer, 82 acres, born in LaGrange, Oct. 27, 1821, settled in Beekman in 1864, has been justice of peace and inspector of schools: 1st wife Mary Townsend, 2d wife, Elizabeth Monfort, married March 30, 1853, children three- William F., Ellen Eugene, and Sarah Emma. Father, John I. Mc- Cord was son of William, the son of Samuel MeCord, a resident of LaGrange.
Miller Elnathan, p o Poughquag, farmer, 98 acres. boru in Beek- man, March 6, 1817, settled on present farm iu 1860, has been highway commissioner; wite Olive Cornell, of this town, married March 14, 1860. Father, Nathan Miller, son of Nathan, a former resident of this town. Mulligan Owen, p o Beekman, engineer and foreman, one acre, horn iu Ireland, April 27, 1838, settled in county, in 1866, has been foreman of Beekman Ore Mines siuce 1869; wife Jane McCully, of Ireland, married June 12, 1868; children three-Margaret B., Peter and Thomas Joseph. Father Peter Mulligan, of Ireland, son of Peter Mulligan.
Nicholson Dr. Clark A., p o Beekman, physician, surgeon and farmer, 400 acres, born in South East, Putnam county, settled iu couuty, July 2, 1847, has been post-master, several years; wife Caroline Bryant, of Beekman, married Jan. 1, 1819, one son-William A., who is civil engineer and assayer and Supt. of a gold mine. Dr. Nicholson graduated iu 1847 from the medieal depart- ment of the University of New York, has been a mem- ber of the State Medical Society siuce 1868, commenced the practice of medicine in Beekman, in 1847. and has been largely interested in the development aud sale of iron miues in his and adjoining towus.
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HISTORY OF DUCHESS COUNTY.
Peters Thomas E., p o Pougbquag, farmer, 103 acres, born in Beekman, July 22, 1846, settled on farm in 1876; wife Emma E. Williams, of Beekmau, married Oct. 6, 1869; one child-Carrie. Fatber, Theodore, son of Hewlett Poters, resident of this town.
Plass Jobn T., p o Clove Valley, clerk in Clove Spring Iron Works, born in New York city, May 16, 1852, settled in county, August 1, 1873. Parents, Jobn T., and Mary E. Plass, bothi natives of Hudson, Columbia county. Plass Norman T., p o Clove Valley, assistant and president of Clove Spring Iron Works, born in Hudson, Columbia county, settled in Duchess county May 1, 1878; wife Julia Plass, of Gbent, Columbia county, married June 13, 1866; children one-George D. Parents John T. and Mary E. Plass.
Pray Albert, p o Poughquag, farmer, 125 acres, born in Dover August 18, 1815, settled on farm ic 1870, has been asses- sor; wife Margaret B. Wyman, of Clinton, married October 30, 1842; children four -- Hamilton, Blancb, Andrew and Albertine. Father, Andrew, was son of Epliraim Pray, a resident of Dover.
Redevat Charles, p o Green Haven, trainer of horses, 12 acres, born in Green Haven in 1834; wife Mary Jane Griffin, of this towu. married in August, 1856; children five- William, Frank, Clara G., Jennie and Theodore W. Father, John J. Redevat. Mother, Ann Clarkson, daughter of Charles Clarkson of this towu.
Reynolds Nathan B., p o Poughquag, farmer, 193 acres, born in Beekman October 25, 1814, has been assessor fifteen years, and overseer of the poor; wife Julia Gleason, of Fulton county, married January 27, 1844; children one-Helen Altana, wbo died April 21, 1867, aged 19; Father, James, son of Griffin, son of Benjamin, who was one of tbe first settlers of Gardner Hollow.
Skidmore Andrew I , p o Clove Valley. farmer, 108 acres, born in Beekman August 17, 1835, settled ou present farm in 1859; wife Fannie Wing, born May 31, 1838, married November 17, 1868. Mother Sarah (Akins) Skidmore, father, Jesse. son of Andrew, sou of Andrew Skidmore, of Union Vale.
Skidmore James C., p o Beekman, farmer, 108 acres, born in Beekman October 27, 1803 settled on present farm in 1810; first wife, Mary Cornell, of Clinton; secoud wife Lauretta Havelin, of Milan. Father, Andrew Skidmore. Mother, Elizabetb Clapp, daughter of Thomas Clapp. Skidmore Peter A., p o Beekman, farmer, 138 acres, born in Beekman April 15, 1831, settled on present farm in 1833, has been assessor and highway commissioner; wife Ruth N. Moore, of Moore's Mills, married Decem- ber 26, 1856; children one -Alfred M. Father, Jesse Skidmore.
Slade C. Aretas. p o Clove Valley, weighmaster iu Clove Spring Iron Works, born in Albany county June 26, 1837, set- tled in Duchess county in February, 1869, has been justice of peace. Parents, S. V. R. and Maryette Slade, residents of Westerlo, Albany county.
Sterling Heury D, po Poughquag, farmer, 22 acres, born in Connecticut January 10, 1810, settled in Ducbess coun. ty iu 1829, bas been assessor three years, and school commissioner; wife Amelia Vanderburgh, of Beekman, married November 26. 1834; childreu two-Alma Green and George H. Father, Elisha Sterling. Mrs. Sterling is daughter of Geo. Vanderburgh, and grand-daughter of Col. James Vauderburgb, who was an officer of note iu the revolution.
Storm Joseph H .. p o Green Haven, farmer and stock raiser, 320 acres, born in Stormville March 25, 1842, settled in town iu 1868, has been supervisor in 1879 and 1880; wife Sophie D Sheldon, born in New York city, married September 4, 1867: children two-Wilsou B., and Jean- ette W .; father, John V., son of Abrabam, son of Isaac Storm.
Sheldon Wilson B., p > Beekman, farmer, 560 acres, born iu Dover August 3, 1810; wife Hannab M. Dougbty, of Beekman, married April 1, 1840; children three.
Williams Edwin L., p o Poughquag, farmer 117 acres, born in Beekman August 12, 1837, has been supervisor, asses- sor and highway commissioner; wife Sophia Emeigb, of Union Vale, married in 1862; children eight; father, Jobn Williams, son of Wm. D. Williams, natives of Duchess county.
Wright William M., p o Beekman, farmer, wagon manufacturer and undertaker, born in Warwick, Orange county, March 1, 1818, settled in Duchess county in 1839, has been justice of peace and town clerk; wife Eliza Beardsley, of Connecticut, married February 16, 1841; children seven; fatber, John Wright, son of David, who was a resident of Orange county.
CLINTON.
Badgley George, p o Salt Point, farmer, 155 acres, born in Duchess county, Feb. 8, 1791; wife Emma Seeley, born Washington county, in 1794, married Dec. 20, 1815; cbil- dren five.
Bentley Gilbert, p o Bull's Head, farmer, 195 acres, born Pine Plains, Jan. 22, 1810. Has been Member of Assembly in 1843, also supervisor and justice of peace; wife Catharine Stewart, of Cliuton, married Dec. 12, 1838; children three-Elizabetb, Emma, and Irving. Father was Henry Bentley and bis fatber, Wm. Bentley, came from Rhode Island, and his ancestors from England.
Barnes Edwin, M. D., p o Pleasant Plains, physician and sur- geon, born in Troy, July 28, 1844, settled in county, in 1847; wife Matilda Armstrong, born in Duchess county, married in 1866; two children living-Merta and Percy. Read medicine with Hall, of Burlington Ohio, attended lectures at Union University, Albany, and entered tbe regular army on the medical staff Feb. 11, 1864. He commenced civil practice Feb. 11, 1866.
Browning Ethan, p o Crum Elbow, farmer, 134 acres, born in Hancock, Mass., settled in county, in 1846, is elder of tbe Crum Elbow church; wife Anna P. Clapp, daughter of Thomas and Lydia Clapp, born in Pleasant Valley, married in 1845; children five-James C., Anna G., Charles P .. Theron M., and William J. Son of Jere. miah and Martha Browning, natives of Rhode Island. Brusie Dennis, po Bull's Head, farmer, 230 acres, born in Mass., Feb. 27, 1819, settled in county, in 1869; wife Pboebe Owen, daughter of Barnet and Betsey Owen, of Penn., married Sept. 30, 1813; one daughter-Ada L. Lost one named Carrie Waltermire. Father, Nicbolas I. Brusie who lived 50 years in Mass.
Butts Seneca, p o Clinton Hollow, farmer, 125 acres, born in Amenia, Sept. 24, 1809, post-master at Clinton Hollow; wife Hester Jane Stone, born in Conn., one child.
Carman James, p o Hibernia, proprietor of Glen Wood Mills, owns 8 acres of land, born in Milan, Jan 3, 1818, settled in town Feb. 13, 1877; wife Harriett A. Flagler, of La- Grange, daughter of Isaac P. and Rebecca Flagler; have four children-Mary Anna, Sarab B., Wm. F., and Catbarine H. Fatber, Pbineas Carman, a miller at North East, whose father is Ricbard Carman, a mil- ler in Stanford.
Clapp Hicks, po Clinton Hollow, farmer, 129 acres, born at Pleasant Valley, Marcb 17, 1818, settled in town in 1841, has been town clerk and is justice of the peace; wife Catharine E. Allen, of Clinton, married in 1840; children four-William A., George H., James E., and Charles A. Sarah E. died Dec. 19, 1868, aged 25 years. Fatber, Jas. H. Clapp, was son of James and Phoebe Clapp.
Cookingham Philip D .. p o Pleasant Plains, farmer and member of the firm of J. Z. Frost & Co., born in Duchess coun- ty, in 1814, owns 165 acres, bas been supervisor and is now post master; wife Lucinda Schultz. of this county. married in 1837; one daughter-Marietta Frost. Son of Daniel and Margaret Cookingham.
Cookiubam G. W., p o Clinton Hollow, farmer, 80 acres, born in Milan, Mareb 20, 1821, settled in towu in 1845; wife Abigail Briggs, born in Stanford, married Dec. 17, 1812; children two-Thomas A. B., and Sarah Jane. Fatber, David Cookinham was son of George Cook- inbam, both natives of this county.
Cookingham J. Calvin, p o Pleasant Plains.
Cookinham Jas. L., p o Clinton Hollow, farmer, 158 acres, born in Rhinebeck Oct. 29, 1825, settled in town in 1848: bas been commissioner of bigbways three years and is assessor; wife Eliza Ann Pink, daughter of Jobn P. Piuk, married Oet. 27, 1850; children two- Sarab Catberlne and Ella Jane. Fatber David Cook- inham was son of George Cookinham.
Crouse Lydia D., p o Clinton Hollow, merchant, owns 16 acres of land, born in Stanford July 31, 1810; wife of Sen- eca Crouse, wbo was born Aug. 6, 1806, married in 1838; children two; husband died Aug. 6, 1872.
Decker Peter, p o Schultzville, farmer, 65 acres, born in Milan Oct. 17, 1822, settled in 1862, has been overseer of the poor two terms; wife Almira Case of Stanford, mar- ried Aug. 26, 1852, and is daughter of David Case- Father David Decker, born in Columbia county, died in Milan Oct. 11, 1880; mother Elizabeth Decker, died Aug. 30, 1865, aged 68 years.
Devoe Charles, p o Clinton Hollow, farmer, 80 acres, born in Hyde Park in 1814. settled in town in 1857; wife Mar- garet Marquat; children one-an adopted daughter, Mary Ostrom. Son of David and Anna (Wbeeler) De- voe.
Dougbty David H., p o Clinton Hollow, farmer 80 acres, born in Pleasant Valley, Feb. 4, 1814; wife Margaret Young, married in 1873; children two.
Dougbty Oliver, p o Scbultzville. Downing John W .. p o Rhinebeck, farmer, 146 acres, born in Stamford Aug. 7, 1847, settled in town April 1. 1880; wife Violetta Carroll, married Feb. 13, 1877; children two-Anna May and Ricbard R. Fatber Ricbard S. Downing.
Fatel Jacob, p o Schultzville, farmer, 82 acres, born in province of Bavaria, Germany, in 1818, settled in county in 1841, has been game constable; wife Susannab Heover of Milan, married in 1845; one son - Emerson. Son of Peter and Charlotte Fatel.
Filkins Jas. A., p o Clinton Hollow, farmer, 85 acres, born in Clinton July 25, 1834; wife Cordelia Smith, born in Hyde Park, married Jan, 6, 1857; one son-Lewis S. Filkins. Father Frederick C. Filkins.
Frost Jesse, po Pleasant Plains, retired, owns six acres of land, born on the Odell place in the town, in 1808; wife Anna M. Frost, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Frost, married in 1826. Jesse is son of Mordecai Frost, who is son of Isaac Frost wbo first settled on tbe Stringham farm in the town.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Frost J. Z., p o Pleasant Plains, custom and merchant miller, born in connty in 1843, owns 50 acres of land, bas been supervisor and town clerk; wife Marietta Cooking- ham, married in 1865: one child -- Lillian Frost. Son of Zophar and Priscilla Frost.
Frost Zophar, p o Pleasant Plains, farmer, 138 acres, born in Clinton Nov. 6, 1813, has been highway commissioner; wife Priscilla Traver of this town, married in 1834; children two-Catherine Ann and Jacob Z. Father Jacoh Frost, a native of this town, and son of Zophar Frost of Long Island.
Gazley Elnathan, p o Pleasant Plains, farmer and drover, 112 acres, born in Pleasant Valley in 1808, settled in the town in 1835, has heen supervisor; wife Sarah B. Wil- hur of Hyde Park, married Dec. 25, 1835; children four-George Henry, Alonzo, Orlando and Emily; Father Joseph Gazley of this town.
Griffen Jacob, p o Clinton Corners, farmer, 150 acres, born West- chester county, Oct. 10, 1827, settled in county, in April, 1829, has been commissioner three years; wife Alice Wilson, born Duchess connty January 10, 1855, married October 10, 1878; children one.
Hadden Ira T., p o Clinton Hollow, farmer, 136 acres, born in Clinton. October 28, 1852; wife Rosa Sheriger of this town, daughter of Edmund Sheriger, married in 1875, children one-Susie May. Father Samuel Hadden son of Robert Hadden.
Haines Ezra B , p o Bull's Head, farm and feed mill, 112 acres, born in the town in October, 1837, has been overseer of the poor three years; wife Anna Lent of this town, married in 1858: children one-Mary B; Father Wilson a native of Duchess county.
Haight David B., po Salt Point, farmer, 102 acres, horn Duebess county, January 19, 1813, has been clerk of district twenty terms, supervisor three years, and chairman of that hoard one year, was surveyor twenty-five years.
Haigbt S. J., p o Clinton Hollow, farmer, 105 acres, born Septem- ber 15, 1815, has been justice of the peace twelve years; first wife Mary Alley, married October 18, 1837; second wife Catharine Lyon, married February 9, 1851; child- ren two.
Hicks Frederick, p o Pleasant Plains, mill and general mer- chandise, owns store, honse aud lot, born in town of Washington Marcb 17, 1827. settled in this town in 1874, has been supervisor of Union Vale; wife Sarah Boyce danghter of Jas. Boyce, married in 1849; children two-Adelle J . and Morgan. Parents Benjamin and Phœbe (Ham) Hicks.
Husted Calvin, p o Salt Point, farmer. 80 acres, born in town of Washington; wife Amelia Ganse, born in 1837, married in 1859.
Hoyt Rev. Sherman, p o Pleasant Plains, retired clergyman, owns 90 acres, born Stamford, Conn., March 21, 1807. settled in county in 1827; served as pastor In Platte- kill, Ulster conuty, settled there in 1840, and came to Pleasant Plains in 1843, and preached in the Presbyte- rian church in both places; wife Mary Ann Annan of East Fishkill, married October 26, 1840; children two living-Wm. A. Hoyt, station master at Ancram, Co- lumbia county. and Dr Edwin S. Hoyt, of Schultzville; Rev. S. Hoyt was graduated September, 1839, licensed to preach April, 1840, ordained September, 1810, and installed in 1841.
Hutchison S. Nye, po Pleasaut Plains. minister, owns 200 acres of land, horn in Augusta, Georgia, December 29, 18 45; settled in county in 1854; first wife Abba Page Reed, second wife Sarah Matilda Seeley, married Febrnary 29, 1876; children six.
Jewell Jobn F., p o Pleasant Plains, farmer, 147 acres, born in Poughkeepsie, April 15, 1816, settled in the town in 1868; wife Ann Eliza Merrihew, of Ulster county, mar- ried in 1838: children two-Martba and Andrew Jewell; Father Henry Jewell is son of Harmon Jewell.
Lent Abrabam S., p o Pleasant Plains, retired farmer, 200 acres, horn in Rhinebeck, March 21, 1811, settled in the town in 1830, has been assessor and overseer of the poor; wife Mary Ann Cookingbam; children ten living-of whom Abraham D, is an attorney and counselor at Highland, Ulster connty, and the remaining nine live in this town.
Lyon Amos, p o Clinton Hollow. farmer, 130 acres, born in Duchess county, July 29, 1798; wife Margaret Schryver, born in 1802, married in 1823; children seven.
Miller Henry J., p o Pleasant Plains, farmer, 13 acres, horn in Clinton, August 4, 1816; wife Nancy Banker of Greene county, married in 1838; children one-Geraldine S. Odell. Father Jobn Miller is son of Godfrey Miller one of the early settlers of Pleasant Valley.
Olivet Isaac A., p o Clinton Hollow, gardener, 11/2 acres, born in Duchess county January 29, 1819, has been town superintendent; wife Gertrude M. Kipp, born June, 1823; children three.
Rikert Reuben, p o Bull's Head, farmer and auctioneer, 170 acres, has been justice of his town eight years; wife Rachel Petit, of Clinton, married October 3, 1810; chil- dren nine living-Minerva, Rachel M., Azro, George R., Arbell, Farley, Mary, Emory and Irving. Parents George and Margaret Rickert.
Rymph James, p o Pleasant.Plains, farmer, 311 acres, born in Hyde Park May 28, 1810, has been major of the 84th regiment since July 12, 1834; wife Hannah Budd, of Pleasant Valley, married in 1836; children three living -George W., John J., and Albert J. Father, John Rymph, is a son of. George Rymph, Que of the early settlers of Hyde Park
Schultz Samuel, p o Schultzville, farmer, 110 acres, born in Clinton April 22, 1806, is son of Jacob F. Schultz. and he is a son of Frederick Schultz, who is a son of Chris. tian Schultz, who emigrated from Saxony and settled in Rhinebeck. Frederick owned a number of farms in this town.
Sberiger Edmund, p o Pleasant Plains, farmer and fruit grower, 288 acres, also mason, huilder and contractor, born in Hyde Park February 25, 1822, settled in town in 1855, has beeu trustee and elder in the church at Pleasant Plains; wife Eliza Cookingham, married December 19, 1849; children six living. Parents, Andrew and Susan (Myers) Sheriger.
Sleight W. H , p o Schultzville, merchant, born in Clinton De- cember 27, 1839, has been town clerk one year, and deputy postmaster eight years; wife Mary E. Briggs, born in Clinton in 1835, married in 1863; children one. Began husiness at Schultzville in 1872.
Story Elias H., p o Schultzville, farmer. 91 ! acres, born in Milan July 5, 1830, is deacon of Schultzville church ; wife Mary E. Wildey, of Milan, married in 1852; children two- Irving W., and Wm. H. Father, Morris C. Story, of this county.
Stoutenburgh Hiram. p o Clinton Hollow, farmer, 55 acres, born in Clinton May 17, 1825, bas been assessor and commis- sioner of bighways; wife Susan Wood, of Clinton, mar- ried in 1876; children two living-Irving and Sarah. Father, Marshall Stoutenburgh.
Tboru Stephen J., p o Bull's Head. farmer. 250 acres, born in Mi- lan June 8. 1845; wife Lucretia V. Underhill, horn Long Island, married June 10, 1868; children three-Sarah Elizabeth, Ida, and Herrick. Son of Herrick and Sarah Ann Thorn.
Traver Morgan L . p o Clinton Hollow. farmer, 126 acres, born Clinton Hollow in October, 1812: wife Phoebe Schultz, born April, 1812, married in 1836; children two.
Tripp Mrs. Mary A., p o Clinton Hollow, retired, born in Clin- ton August 22, 1817, daughter of Isaac S. and Hannah B. Haight; husband George C. Tripp, of Clinton, mar- ried September 1, 1836; children eight-Julia F., James S., William M., Jacob, Martin F., Leonard I., Hiram M., aud Elting B .: lost one daughter, llelen A., wbo died August 10. 1875, aged thirty-six years.
Van Vlack A W., p o Clinton Corners, farmer 75 acres, born in Fishkill March 8. 1808; wife Phœhe Devine, of Pleasant Valley, who died September 27, 185.t, married June 4, 1831; children three-Martha Aun, Phoebe Jane, and Abram. Father, Andrew Van Vlack, is son of Abran Van Vlack.
Van Vliet Lewis, po Pleasant Plains, farmer, 158 acres, born on the farm March 18, 1827, is justice of peace and has been highway commissioner; wife Mary Caswell of Poughkeepsie, married in 1869. Is the son of Levi Van Vliet who is son of Cornelius and Helena G. Van Vliet.
Wallace John H., p o Pleasant Plains, farmer, 189 acres, born on the farm April 4, 1º52: wife Irene Van Wagner of Hyde Park. married Nov. 27, 1872; one daughter-Em- ma. Father Hiram Wallace of this town.
Waltermire John, po Schultzville, farmer, 32 acres, born in Stanford, Sept. 10, 1808, has been assessor nine years: wife Jane A. Swartwout, born June, 1869, in Clinton, married June 26, 1828; one child living.
Weleb Cornelius, p o Bull's Head, farmer, ?42 acres, born in Rhinebeck in 1827, bas heen assessor six years: wife Delilah Tompkins of Pine Plains: two children living -Frank S. and Charles E. Father, Benjamin Welch.
DOVER.
Aldrich Andrew J., p o Wing Station, farmer, 235 acres, born in Duchess county in 1837: wife Antoinette Aldrich, horn in 1837, married Dec. 11. 1867; one child-Charles, born in 1872. Seth Aldrich, horn in Washington coun- ty iu 1799, died in 1866.
Allis Hiraiu, p o Wing Station, farmer, 200 acres, born in Dover in 1802: wife Mary G. Hoag, born in Dover in 1808, married iu 1832: children two-Phœbe J., boru in 1:40, and Sarah E. horn in 1849. David Allis was horn in Dover and died iu 1842 aged 70 years: Joseph Allis died in 1812 aged 70 years; Cleveland Litus born in New York in 1813, married Sirah E. Allis in 1868; chil- dren two-Joseph A. and Stanley H.
Banks Willis Il .. p o Wing Station, farmer, 140 acres, horn iu Putnam county in 1829, settled in county in 1863; wife Olive Mathewsou, born in Broome county in 1829. married in 1855; children three-William G., aged 3 years. Ella G., 14 years, and Merton, 11 years.
Bates Truman, po Kent, Conn., farmer and stone mason, 40 acres, born in Roxbury, Coun, in 1824, settled in county in 1838; wife Martha Cook, horn in Duchess county in 1825, married ju 1818: one son-Frederick J., horn iu 1864.
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HISTORY OF DUCHESS COUNTY.
Belding David L., po Dover Plains, farmer and stock dealer, 240 acres, born in Washington in 1816, founder of the Dover bank in 1858; wife Mary McQuoid, born in New York city, married in 1850; children four-Charlee W., John L., Julia and Carrie.
Benson Joshua B, p o Dover Plains, farmer 85 acree, born in Dover in 1825; wife Susan Carpenter, born in Duchess county in 1840, married in 1863; children three-Mary Jane, Sarah E. and Alice.
Benson Darius S, po Dover Plains, farmer 100 acres, born in Dover in 1838: wife Polly Jane Dutcher of Dover, born in 1844, married in 1867; children six-Myron D., Charles H., Samuel A., Herbert, George, Carrie.
Benson Jas. V., p o Dover Plains, farmer, 300 acres, born in Dover in 1823; wife Caroline, of Denmark, Lewie county, married in 1874; children five-Clark H., George V., Mary J., Hattie M., Horatio S. Samuel Benson born in Duchess county in 1781 and died in 1763, aged 82 years.
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