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Benson Willis, p o Wing Station, farmer, 110 acres, born in Dover, January 22, 1825, has been overseer of poor and inspector of election; wife Mary Ann Dutcher, of Duchess county, born in 1819, married in 1856. Daniel L. Benson born in Duchess county in 1795, died in 1861; Joseph Benson born in Duchess county in 1747, died in 1812; Ellis Benson born in Duchess county in 1800, died in 1862, married Esther Dutcher, of Dover, born in 1814, married in 1840.
Berry Chas. H., p o Dover Plains, physician and surgeon, born in Putnam county in 1842, settled in county in 1868; wife Mary L. Briggs, of Michigan, married in 1869. '
Brant A .. p o Dover Plains, assistant superintendent, born in Columbia county, April 15, 1826, settled in county in 1849, has been supervisor one term; wife Lydia Oakly, of Columbia county, married in 1857; children two- Walter L. and Frank H .; first wife Sylvitt Sprague, of Litchfield county, Conn., married in 1846; died in 1855, leaving two children, James S. and John; A. Brant enlisted in Co. E. 150th N. Y. Vol., in Oct. 1862, came out disabled in January, 1864; has been in the employ of the Harlem Rail Road since 1849.
Colman Frederick, p o Wing Station, farmer, 600 acres, born iu Litchfield county, Conn., in 1812, settled in county in 1869: wife Ann Dutcher, of Dover, married in 1855: children six-Charles, Mason, Frederick, John, Flora and Julia.
Conkright Ephraim, p o Wing Station, farmer, 130 acres, born in Dover in 1834; wife Helen Southworth, born in 1831, married in 1865, children one-George H., born in 1871. Joseph W. Southworth was born in Duchess county in 1795, and married Sarah Dennis, born in 1799 in Duchess county, married in 1818, died in 1868. Wm. Conkright was boru in Dover in 1797, died in 1838; wife Phebe Dutcher, of Duchess county, born January 12, 1801, died October 16, 1875; children three-Abraham. John R and Maria
Cornwell Chas., p o Wing Station, proprietor Wing Station hotel, born in Duchess county in 1856; wife Belle Bar- ker, born in Kent, Conn., in 1854, married in 1876; children one-Lena. John I. Cornwell was born in Duchess county in 1826. died October 4, 1864; wife Emily E. Townsend, of Duchess county, married in 1858; children two-Phebe and Charles.
Cutler William S., po Dover Furnace, farmer, 700 acres, born in Dover in 1805, has held several town offices; wife Irene Brush born in Conn., married May 20, 1858; children three-Wm. B., born in 1859, Charles Gifford, born in 1861, and Hattie, born July 7, 1869.
Cutler Francis N., p o Dover Furnace, farmer, born in Dover in 1832, has been collector and commissioner; wife Eliza- beth Carey, of Conn., married in 1864; children three- George, John and Fred.
Cutler Calvin, po Dover Furnace, farmer, 490 acres, born Dover in 1797, assessor in 1819-'50-'51; wife Kezia Varney, born in Dover in 1797, married in 1822, and died in 1858; children six living-Elihu and Eleazer (twins) born in 1825, Priscilla born in 1827, Mary V. in 1828, Sarah in 1830, and F. W. born in 1832; Eleazer married Amaranth Eggleston, born in Dover Plains in 1828, married in 1853; children three-William Cutler, born in Dover in 1760, died in 1842, aged 82 years. John Gifford was one of the early settlers of the county, settled in Pawling, where he died.
Denton Jeremiah p o Wing Station. farmer. born in Duchess county, in 1825; wife L. M. Ferris. born in Pawling, in Dec. 1826, married in 1852; children two-Charles F .. aged 26 years, and Frank A., aged 23 years.
Deuel Obed J., p o Wing Station, farmer and stock dealer, 273 acres. born in Dover. in 1839. Has been assessor and member of board of excise, three years. Father, Jacoh Deuel, born in Duchess county, in 1797, died Oct. 27, 1879, married Charity Gould, of Duchess county, in 1829. She was born in 1803; children five-Obed J .. Lydia A., Phebe G .. Elias H., and Emily H. Obed Deuel is one of the five generations who have owned the land that was taken from the government in 1730-'35,
Dutcher Allen H., p o Dover Plains, revenue collector since Dec. 1869: born in Duchess county, in 1819; has been post- master 16 years. was elected assessor in 1880; wife Mary A. Brick, born in England, in 1833, married in 1861; one child-Ernest P. Father, Belding Dutcher. born in Duchess county, in 1793, died in Jan. 1576.
Dutcher John Q., p o Wing Station, farmer, 75 acree, born in Dover, in 1830; has been poor-master; wife Ada H. Benson, born in Dover, in 1834, married in 1852; chil- dren five-Mortimer, aged 15 yeare, Sarah 13, Charles 12, Edith 9, Ada C. 7. Wilbur Dutcher, born in Dover, in 1802, blacksmith.
Edmonds Samuel, p o Dover Plains. farmer, 435 acres, born in Dover in 1807; wife Caroline Hofgate Knickerbocker, of Duchess county, married in 1844; one child-Myron. Kennedy Edmonds, born in Rhode Island, in 1768, came to county about 1790, died in 1844.
Edmonds Myron, po Dover Plaine, farmer and etock-dealer, born in Dover, in 1843. Has been supervisor three terms; wife Sarah A. Delong of St. Lawrence county, married in 1869, died in 1870.
Fry Albert, p o Dover Plains. farmer and cattle dealer, 150 acres, born in Dover, Feb. 25, 1834. First wife Sarah Edmonds, of St. Lawrence county; married May 22, 1862, died in 1867, leaving one daughter, Carrie E. born in 1863. Second wife Julia E. Styles, born in Ulster county in 1836, married May 6, 1875.
Fry James, p o Dover Plains, owns 250 acres of land, born in Dover, in 18%8; wife Elizabeth A. Dutcher, born in Dover in 1826, married in 1852; one son-J. Frank. Wil- liam Fry was born in Duchess county, in 1800, died Nov. 21, 1874, farmer and tanner. Christopher Fry was born in New York. Was a sailor. Finally settled in Duchess county, was one of the revolutionary soldiere, died about 1846 at the age of 82 years.
Hansen Richard, p o Wing Station, blacksmith, born in England Dec. 8, 1843, settled in ceunty in 1871, owns home- stead and shop; wife Mary Marten, born in England, Oct. 29. 1842, married in 1864; children four-John R., Peter, Wm. T., and Elizabeth.
Haviland Asahel, p o Wing Station, farmer, 300 acres, born in Pawling, in 1812; wife Phebe E. Preeton, born in Dover in 1813, married in 1834. Her father A. Preston, born in Dover, in 1785, died in 1860, married Elizabeth Ross, born in 1785, married in 1806; children four-two now living-Ebenezer A., born in 1818, and Phebe E. born in 1813. Mrs. Preston is now 83 years of age.
Haviland Park, born in Fairfield county Conn., in 1780, came to Duchess county in 1803, died in 1856, farmer; wife Lydia Irish, born in Duchess county in 1786, married in 1804, died in 1814; children three now living.
Hoag Philip, p o Wing Station, farmer 225 acres, born in Duch- ess county in 1818; wife Mary Ward, born in Duchess county in 1820, married in 1842, died in 1854, leaving three children; second wife Sarah Ward, born in Duch- ess county in 1838, married in 1865; children by first wife-Noah A., born iu 1844, Martha W., born in 1847, and Frank P., born in 1853. Roselle Meade, born in Putnam county September 11, 1848, came to Duchess county in 1870, married Martha Hoag in 1825.
Hoag George, p o Wing Station, farmer 37% acres, born in Paw- ling iu 1819, has been road commissioner five years; wife Marcia Ferris, born in New Milford, Coun., in 1826, married in 1843, died in 1859; children one-Mat- thew A., born August 26, 1844; second wife Betsey A. Disbrow, born in Putnam county in 1827, married May 4, 1862. Matthew H. Hoag, born in Dover June 13, 1795, died January 14, 1823, farmer; wife Sarah Spauld- ing, born in Duchess county in 1785, married October 11. 1818, and died in November, 1872, aged 87 years; children two-Phebe Ann, born in 1821, died in 1850, Fannie Cowle, born in Pawling in 1852, married Octo- ber 21, 1868, to Matthew A. Hoag.
Hoag Wm. J., p o Wing Station, farmer, 115 acres, born in Dover in 1820; wife Betsey Baldwin, born in Connecticut in 1828, married in 1848, died in 1856; children two-Hiram B .. and Florence B ; second wife Phebe Bowman, of Duchess county. married February 6, 1861; children six-Wm. B., Minnie, Mary, Clara, Bertha, Alice. Father, John Hoag, born in Duchess county in 1790, died 1869; children four.
Hungerford Abner G., p o Wing Station, farmer and harness maker, 132 acres, born in Duchess county in 1805: wife Maria Sabins, born in Duchess county in 1804, married in 1829; children one-Mary H., who married Duncan Ross, of Duchess connty, born in Dover, March 8, 1827. married in 1854.
Hufcut Horace D., p o Dover Plains, lawyer and farmer, 200 acres, born in Dover in 1836, has been town clerk and supervisor; wife Alice M. Glidden, of New Castle, Maine, married in 1874; children one. George Hufcut, Jr., born in Duchess county in 1806, died in 1880, farmer and lawyer ; George Hufcut, Sr., born in Duchess county in 1775, died in 1855, lawyer and farmer.
Ketcham John H., p o Dover Plains. merchant, farmer and marble dealer, born in Dover Plains February 14, 1807, died June 17, 1853, has been member of assembly two terms; wife Eliza A. Stevens, born in Duchess county October 16, 1808, married May 20, 1828; children nine- William S., John H., Maria L., George W., James C. (dead.) Ebenezer S., Elizabeth, James and Morris.
Ketcham A. J., p o Dover Plains, banker, born in Amenia, March 18, 1819; first wife Sarah Anderson, born in Ulster county; second wife M. F. Cowles, born in Delaware county; four children living, three deceased.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Ketcham Wmn. S., p o Dover Plains, farmer and marble dealer, 300 acres. born in Dover in 1830, has been supervisor three tering ; wife Emily Litus, boru in 1832, marrled in 1852: children two-Wm. M., born in 1857, and C. Fred, born In 1862. James Ketchan born In Long Island, came to Duchess county -, died about 1869 or 170.
Ketchnm J. JI., p o Dover Plains, 25 acres land, born in Dover Plains, December 21, 1832, has been supervisor, mem. ber of assembly and senator; wife Augusta A. Belden, born in New York city, married February 4, 1858; children three.
Lossing Benson J., p o Dover Plains.
Martin James H., p o Wing Station, farmer, 123 acres, born In Dover in 1833; wife Sarah I. Stevens, born in Duchess county in 1831, married in 1855; children two-Eugene II., born in 1856, and Annie, born in 1859, Wing Martin was born in Duchess county in 1798, died in 1821; wife Hannalı Whitely, born in Duchess county in 1791, mar- ried in 1823, died in 1834, leaving three children -John J., Ann E., and James II .; second wife Elizabeth Whitely, born in 1790, married in 1810, died in 1865; grandfather James Martin born in Duchess county In 1772, died in 1827; children four,
Myrick Frank, p o Wing Station.
Myrick Thomas, po Wing Station, farmer, 166 acres, born in Poughkeepsie in 1819, father Thomas Myrick born in Duchess county, died in 1851, merchant. Mary Titus born in Duchess in 1812.
Parks, W. J., p o Dover Plains.
Patrick Rowland, p o Wing Station, farmer, 217 acres, born in Putnam county October 4, 1811, died April 27, 1869; wife Caroline Ludington, born in Putnam county In 1816, married in 1811; children five-Lewis S, born in 1843, William R., born in 1845, Henry B., in 1817, Susan L., and Patrick born in 1853.
Preston E., p o Dover Plains, hotel proprietor, born in Dover in 1850; wife Mrs. Phebe Wheeler of Duchess county, married in 1870. died in 1816, leaving one son; second wife llattie White, married in 1879.
Preston George, p o South Dover, farmer, 190 acres, born in Dover In 1821; wife Mary German, born in Dover In 1831, married in 1849: children three-Amy G., born in 1851, Kate, born in 185i, Annie, in 1863. John Preston born in Duchess county in 1282, died in 1819, farmer and hotel keeper; children eight-two living
Preston Harvey, p o South Dover, farmer 116 acres. born in Dover in 1814: wife Emeline Tabor, born In Dover In 1×16, married in 1833, died March 23, 1876; one son- Charles.
Preston Clark, p o Wing Station, farmer and coal dealer. 200 acres, born in Dover Nov. 13, 1798, died Oct. 17, 1873, has been assessor for over twenty years and commis- sioner of deeds; wife Luna Lane, born in Connecticut in 185, married in 1822: children three-Patty J., now Hufcut. born in 1823, and John T. Preston, born In 1:30, Maria L., born In 1825, died Jan. 20. 1858. John C. Preston born in 1839. married Helen A. Tibbetts, born in Connecticut in 13338, married in 1861: children two- C. Milton, born in 1861, and Howard L. C, born in 1869.
Reimer Adolph, p o Dover Plains, general custom miller, born in Germany in 1855, settled In county in 1873, owns saw and flouring mills: wife Catharine Bors of Germany, marrled in 1825; children two- Minnie, born in 1×76, and Dora T., born in 1877. The Itouring mili was built by Major Dutcher. in about 175, purchased in 1828 by Adolph Reimer.
Schermerhorn Elon, p o Dover Plains, farmer, born In Dover in 1-15, has been collector: wife Ann Cook Warner, born in Duchess county in 1819, married in 1850: one child-Susan, now the wife of Hiram Austin of Duch- ess county. Sherman F. Warner, born In DucheAs county in 1813: Hiraro Schermerhorn, born of German descent. settled in the county before the war.
Sheldon Wilson B., po Wing Station. farmer, 125 acres, born In Duchess county in 1846; wife Nellie J. Root, born In Kent, Conn .. In 1849, married In 1870: children two- Grace N., born in 1471, and Albro W .. born In 1975. Albro Sheldon, born In Dover March 1. 180-, died Oct 7, 1818, married Eliza Edinunds, born in Duchess county in 1811, married Sept. 21, 183%, died Oct. 31, 18/5.
Soule John B .. p o Dover Plans, retired farmer, born in Dover In 1907, has b en assessor for twelve years overseer of the poor twenty years: wife Jale Taber, born in Dover Feb. 14, 1504, married Nov. 14. 1-32. died Nov. 9. 1961; one son-Willlam, born Dee. 5. 1-31, married Adelja F. White, born In Michigan Oct. 1 -. 1×10. mar. ried In 19/2: children two- Stella, born in 1861. Marion, born In 1-26. Henry Soule was born in Duchess coun- ty in 1743, died in 1466, married Abigail Benson, born In 17273.
Sparks W. J , p o Dover Plains, hotel keeper, born in Brlatol, Conn., settied In county July 1 1874: wife Martha A. Richards, born in Farmington. Conn .. married Jan. 23. 1465: two xong.
Stock Conrad, p o Wing Station, barber and cigar manufactur. er. born in Bavaria. Germany. In 1811. settled in coun. ty in 140: wife Lonize Winder. born In Germany in 1×37, married In January 1465; children Ave Charley H., aged 14 years, William P., 12, Anne 10. Eliza, ", and Conrad.
Stark Cyrus, p o Pawling, farmer and stock dealer, 600 acres, born in Dover Nov. 17, 1822, nasensor In 1880 for three years; second term: wife Sarah B. Benson, born in Duchess county in 1832, marrled Oct. 29, 1851; children three- Elizabeth it, born in 1455 Charles C, In 1861, und Grace, born In 1871. Benoni Stark, born in Duchess county in 1281, died Sept. 12. 1812, merchant; James Stark was one of the early settlers of the coun. ty and engaged in the revolutionary war, born in 1760, died In 1812.
Stevens Thomas Howard, po Dover Furnace, farmer, 92 acres, born In Dover in 1802, has been town cierk. Thomas Stevens, born Ju Dover in 1256, died in 1813; chlidron seven of whom all except Thomas il. are dead.
Sturges Ebenezer if., p o Wing Statlon, general hard ware dealer, born In New Fairfield. Conn., in 1813. settied In county in 1867, owns shop and homestead; wife Adaline Cook, born in Orange county, married in 1865; children four-Edward 11., Theodore, Llille and Ida; com- meneed the manufacture of tin ware at Wing Station in 1867; has Invented n housekeeper's cooking and pastry safe That costs $3.00.
Tabor William, po Dover Plains, fermer. 200 acres, born In Dover September 23, 1820; wife Ann E. Chapman, born in Dover in 1832, married In 1954; children seven John, Loulsa, Florence, Frank, Jennle, ifattie, nud Mary. John Tabor born In Dover in 1778, died January 25, 1-52; fariner and stock denler; married Jane Bel- ding, born In Duchess county In 1740, died April 30, 1867; three sons now living; Job Tabor born in K. 1., settled in county before the Revolution,
Tompkins Albert, po Chestnut Ridge, farmer, 120acres, born in Dover In 1835; wife Mary B. Rogers, born In Duchess county in 1833, married in 1875; chilldren one Catha- rine L. Reuben Tompkins born in Duchess county In 1801; wife Catharine Lowee, born in Duchess county in 1810, marrled in 1831, died In 1876, leaving four children.
Vincent Jason, po Wing Stallon. farmer, 350 acres, born in Duchess county In 1825; wife E'dltu lioyt, born In Dover in 183%, marrled In 1865.
Vincent Cordella. po Dover Furnace. larmer, 150 acres, born in Dover in 1822; Phebe Vincent born In Dover In 1820; her father. Absalom Vincent, born In Duchess county In Mx2, married Abble Duncan, born in Dover In 1792, married in isi0, dled about 1830; children eight, Ilvo now living-Cordelia, David, Edwin. Jason and l'uebe. Vincent Edwin, po bever Furnace, farmer, 550 acres. born in Dover in 1820, supervisor several years; wife Anu looker, born In Dover. raarried In 1813; children four Ellen, Amelia S. Charies W., and Mary: Absalon Vincent born In Union Vale in 1982, dled In 1962.
Waller Homer, po Dover Plains, farmer, 195 acres, born In Con- necticut In 1823. dledi In 1825, settle l in 1855, wife Elizabeth Fry, born In Duchess county in 1851, mar- ried In 1850; children three- George S., born In 1851, Deborah Martha. in i853, and b. M., who dled In 1878. William 11. Waller, born in 1835.
Wellman Geo. M . M.D. po Dover Plains, physleinn and sur geon, born In Springfield, Mans., Feb. 24. 1837, settled in county In 1969: wife Jennle S. Cole of Otsego conn- ty, married Sept. 8, 1860; one child Marion A., born Nov. 25. 1821.
Wheeler l'orry, p o South Dover, farmer, 125 acres, born In Dover in 1819; wife Mary A. Ross. born In Dover In 1819, marrled In 1816; one daughter-Mary Catherine, born in 1-50. Henry Wheeler, born In Duchess county. married Catharine Wing of Duchess county.
Wheeler Theodore. po Wing Station, cattle dealer and farmer 475 acres, born in Dover In 1937: wife Jane A Chap- man, born In Duchess county In 1837, married In 1858; one Mon-Thomas born In 1861.
Wheeler Thomas, p o Wing Station, farmer and drover 1,000) acres, born in bover In 1814: wife Rhoda Ann Oney of Otsego county, born In iMi2, married In 1957; song three Theodore, aged 11 years, Obid, 2X, and Willam, 20 years.
Whecier Alfred, po Dover Pialna, farmer and lung manufactur- er. 150 acres, born In Dover Oct. 21 1808; wife Mary A. Cary. born In Dover In 1813. married In Is2 ;; children eight. Sebastian Wheeler born In Dover. John B. Wheeler born In Dover,
Wheeler Henry po bover Plaina, farmer and butcher 1.0 arren born in Dover In is10: wife Auce Dar ing born In Duchess county In 1814. married in 15%- children four. dennle M., Walter K. , Emma and Cora A.
Whiteley Iliram. p o Wing Statlon, owns 14 acrew. born In Dover In 1-5; wife Martha Cutter born In New York elty, marrled in 1876. Jackson A. Whitsiey born in Duchess county, In i20. Doras Whiteley born In Duchega county. In 1799, dled in 1425. married Hannah Bowdish born in Dover two children.
Wing Ebbe P., p o Wing Statlon, farmer and retired hotel keeper, Zin neren, born In Dover In iMy wife Marla Sheldon, born in Duchess connity May 9, 1×12, marrled In 1-29. children two - fiannat MI born in I'll and Sheldon born In 15 Jackson Wing, born In bover In 1271 dled In 1SIR Thomas Wing born in Mann , about 1710, died In 19 !!
Wing Obed, po Che trut Ridge, farmer 00 acres, born in Dover In 1417: wife Phebe A Vincent, born In Dover In 1:18, married Sept. 10. 1810.
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HISTORY OF DUCHESS COUNTY.
Wing J. S., p o Wing Station, general merchandise, born in South Dover, in 1858. Has been post-master.
Wolcott William, p o Kent, Conn., farmer and wood and stone dealer, 800 or 900 acres, born in Dover, in 1832; wife Mary J. Lee born in Conn., married in 1853, children six-Ida, Sarah, Ada, Charles, Ollie, and John. Thomas J. Wolcott, bornin Duchess county, about 1800, died in 1855.
Wright Wm. Heury, p o Dover Plains, general carriage and wagon manufacturer, born in Beekman in 1841; wife Matilda Wooden, born in Duchess county, in 1843, married in 1864; children three-Walter G., Herbert E., and Mary E.
EAST FISHKILL.
Anderson John, p o Brinkerhoffville, farmer, 196 acres, born in East Fishkill, Feb. 17, 1809, settled on farm in 1842, has been hiaghwy commissioner, 9 years in succession, wife Eliza Maria Butler, of Clintou, married in 1841; children two-Sarah A. Mathews, of Brooklyn, and A. Butler Anderson. Father, John, son of Peter Anderson. Ashby William B., p o Stormville, farmer, 188 acres, born in Beekman. Sept. 2 1809, settled in town in April 1826. Has been deacon of Baptist church 22 years; 1st wife Hannah Caldwell, 2d wife Sarah Caldwell, one child- Mary Esther, and one adopted child-Garret Roach. Father, Anthony Ashby Jr., son of Anthony Ashby, who came from Patterson, Putnam county.
Adriance Isaac C., p o Stormville, farmer, 144 acres, born in Beekman, March 1, 1836, settled in town in 1839, has been commissioner of highways, and is now excise com- missioner; wife Susan Ida Storm, married Nov. 9, 1859, one son-John William. Father, Abraham was son of Abaham R., who was son of Rem Adriance.
Bailey Henry D. B., p o Johnsville, born in Johnsville, Dec. 27, 1813. Is author of "Bailey's Local Tales" and "Histori- cal Sketches of Duchess Conuty." Father, John N. Bailey, of Fishkill, born Nov. 11, 1767, son of Nathau Bailey, who was born in Fishkill, June 22, 1738. Father, John Bailey boru in Westchester county, in 1704.
Barnes Oliver S., p o Johnsville, farmer, 135 acres, born in Put- nam couuty September 6, 1828. settled in county in 1855; wife Mary E. Wilde, married December 24, 1855; children six-Howard, Willis W., Cora, Ida, Richard, and Jane. Parents William aud Deborah Barnes.
Bogardus Adrian M., p o East Fishkill, farmer, 180 acres, born in town September 16, 1816; wife Clarissa Bragaw of Poughkeepsie, married Jaunary 13, 1849; children three-Julia, Henry, and Alfred. Father, Elias, son of Cornelius Bogardus one of the early settlers. Mother Hannah Montfort, daughter of Adrian Montfort, who was one of the early settlers here.
Bonney Alfred, p o Hopeweil Junction, farmer, 150 acres, born in New York city February 17, 1857, settled in county in 1876. Father, Hon. Benjamin West Bonney, ex-judge of supreme court of New York city.
Brinckerhoff Wm. E., p o Johnsville, farmer and horticulturist, 80 acres, born on present farm July 24, 1822; wife Sarah Anderson, of East Fishkill, married January 24, 1854; children three living-Carrie, Elizabeth, and Cornelia. Father John D., son of Derrick Brinckerhoff. Mother a descendant of Benjamin Hasbroock.
Baldwin Peter A., p o Clove Branch Junction, farmer and specu- lator, 240 acres, born in towu in September 1830, has been supervisor three years; wife Mary C. Greene, of New York city, married October 26, 1859; children three-Charles F., Frank, and Aletta C. Father Lasher S. Baldwin.
Baxter Seymour, p o Hopewell Junction, farmer, born in town June 27, 1828; wife Martha J. Knapp, married February 1, 1861; children four-George E., David H , Sarah J., and Josie M. Father Charles Baxter.
Bogardus Edward, p o Sylvan Lake, farmer and milk dealer, 110 acre», born iu Duchess county October 20, 1827, town auditor; wife Susan M. Strang, born iu New York city, married in 1819; children three-Chas. S., James W .. and Mary J. Father, James Bogardus, was son of Cornelius Bogardus.
Cortelyon Jaques, p o Hopewell Junction, farmer, 150 acres, born in Brooklyn in 1796, settled in county in 1858, has been director of R. R. and member of Regents of Long Island; wife Ann Maria Fowler of New York city, married in 1830: children three-Adriana, Caro- line Amelia, and Dr. L. V. Cortelyon. Father, Peter Cortelyon, son of Jaques, whose great-great-grand- father came from Holland with Lord Waricoe.
Denton Israel, po Green Haven, superintendent of Duchess county stock farm, 234 acres, has been a detective in Brooklyn and New York city fourteen years: wife Louisa O'Brien of Watertown; children two-Ada F. and Elizabeth H. Father, Israel Denton.
Davidson Oliver, p o Hopewell Junction.
Davidson Silvanus Miller, p o Hopewell Junction, miller, also coal and lumber dealer, born in New York city Jan. 12, 1849, settled in county Oct 30, 1875; wife_Angelica Malcolm Ryan, born in Philadelphia Jan. 17, 1849, married Dec. 30, 1871, in Yokohama, Japan; one child- Margaret Miller, born in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 24, 18.3. Father, Morris Miller Davidson, born in 1810; grandfather Oliver Davidson, born in 1779.
DuBois Garret, p o Johnsville, farmer, 142 acres, born in East Fishkill Sept. 27, 1828: wife Mary Ida Van Wyck, mar- ried Sept. 4, 1860, died May 28, 1873; three children living-Charles, John Van Wyck, and Kate. Father, Charles L., son of Garret DuBois, whose great-grand- father purchased a tract of land of Henry Beekman in 1707.
Emans Albert S., p o East Fishkill, farmer and dealer in agri- cultural implements, 500 acres, born on present farm Jan. 30, 1854, has been collector; wife Laura L. Thomas of Fishkill, married March 4, 1880. Father, John S. Emans, was Member of Assembly two years, supervisor several years, justice of sessions two years and justice of peace twenty years. Father, John, was son of James Emans, the first settler on the farm.
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