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Rothery John and William, po Matteawan, mannfacturers of files, John was horn in France in 1821, and settled in Duchess county in 1827. William, horn in Matteawan in 1834, commenced husiness in 1858. John Rothery, horn in Sheffield, Eng, in 1799, came to Duchess county in 1827. died in 1858; wife Mary Ashorth, of Sheffield, England, married in 1820; children seven -six now living. John commenced husiness in 1835, giving employment to about forty five persons, and was original founder of the file company.
Rozell Harvey, p o Fishkill, farmer and grapery, 93 acres, born in Fishkill in 1822, has been commissioner of highways; wife Jeanette Hunter, horn in Duchess county in 1829, married in 1849; children six. Robert Rozell, born in Duchess county Aug. 16, 1794, died Nov. 10, 1875; wife Phebe Way, of Duchess county, born Jan. 25, 1796, married Oct. 9, 1817, died Jan. 23, 1879; children four. Jeremiah Rozell emigrated from Germany, served un- der Washington in the Revolution, and settled in Duchess county.
Sargent Henry W., p o Fishkill-on-the Hudson, retired, born in Boston, Mass., in 1810, settled in Duchess county in 1840; wife Caroline Olmstead. of New York city, mar- ried in 1839; children one- Winthrop, born in 1840.
Schouten Stephen, p o Fishkill-ou- the-Hudson, dealer in under- taking and furnishing goods, horn in Duchess county iu 1811, commenced husiness in 1857; wife Hattie J. Barhyte, of Duchess county, married in 1832.
Scofield Miles, p o Fishkill, farmer and fruit grower, 103 acres, born in Fishkill in 1827, has been assessor; wife Mary Vale, of Duchess county, born in 1860; children one- Mary L., horn in 1865. Ephraim M. Scofield, horn in Duchess county in 1797, died in 1878. Miles Scofield, born in Connecticut in 1770, came to Duchess county about 1780.
Scofield E. E . p o Fishkill, farmer and dairyman, 150 acres, born in Fishkill Nov. 27, 1836; wife Eliza G. Baxter, born in New York city in 1839, married in 1867: children two- Arthur E, horn in 1869, and Almira B., horn in 1873. E. M. Scofield. born in Putnam county in 1796, died in 1878; wife Catharine Phillip, of Duchess county, born in 1802, married in 1827; children four.
Seaman George A., p o Fishkill-on-the-Hudson.
Smith Everett A , p o Matteawan, retired, born in Matteawan in 1842; wife Katy Mondar, of Orange county, married in 1862. died in 1877; children three; second wife Violet Gorden, of Scotland, born in 1844, married Oct. 11, 1877. Abraham Smith, born in Duchess county in 1806, died in 1858; wife Ruth J. Robinson, born in Duchess county April 15, 1810, married Dec. 8, 1830. Gabriel Smith, born in Duchess county in 1740, died in 1838; children ten-four now living-the oldest ahout 90 years of age.
Storm John V., p o Fishkill, retired farmer, 341 acrss, born in Duchess county in 1800, has heen assessor, supervisor and justice of the peace; wife Jeannette E. Wooley, of Pleasant Valley, married in 1839; children seven. Abraham Storm, horn in Duchess county in 1771, died in 1850. Isaac Storm born iu Tarrytown.
Spaight J. W., p o Fishkill.
Talbot Thomas, p o Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, dealer in fish and oysters, born in England in 1844; wife Mary E. Parm- lee, of Oneida county, married in 1868; children three Thomas, Walter and Susie.
Talbot B. M., dealer in general fancy groceries, wines, flue brands of liquors, imported and domestic cigars, and tobacco, commenced business in 1866, and in 1876 erected a fine two-story house; horn iu England in 1837, settled in Duchess county in 1866; wife Elizabeth Bates, of England, married in 1868; children three- -Frederick, James and Willie.
Tompkins Solomon, p o Matteawan, retired farmer, born in Duchess county in 1810; wife Betsey Randall, of Dela- ware county, born in 1814, married in 1834; children ten-Lewis, Charles W., Emory L., William S., Hen- ry B., Frauk O., Edward, Arsiuoe, Jennie, and Rehec- ca. Solomon Tompkins, born in Putnam county in 1777, died in 1861; wife Elizabeth Hyatt, born in 1776, married in 1800, died iu 1853; children nine-three now living.
Teller James, p o Fishkill-ou-the-Hudson.
Underhill Samuel, po Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, dealer in grocer- ies and provisions, horn iu Ulster county in 1820, set- tled in Duchess county in 1841; wife Ruth C. Williams, married in 1852; children two.
Van Amburgh Walter, p o Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, farmer, 60 acres, born in Duchess county in 1830; wife Mary L. Vail, born in 1840, married in 1861; children one-Er- mina. Robert Van Amburgh, born in Duchess county in 1774, died in 1850; wife Freelove DuBois, born in 1774, died in 1810; children eleven-six now living.
Van Buren Lorenzo, p o Fishkill, farmer and brick manufactur- er, owns homestead, born in Otsego county in 1811: settled in Duchess county in 1861; wife Charlotte Compton, horn in New Jersey in 1814, married in 1838; children five-Willis, Squire, Lucy, Lorenzo G, and Mary D.
Van Voorhis William H., p o Fishkill on-the-Hudson, farmer, born in Duchess county in 1812; wife Ann E. Lester, horn in 1814, married in 1845. John Vau Voorhis, horn in Duchess county in 1783, died in 1862, was son of Henry Van Voorhis.
Van Wyck John C., p o Fishkill, horn in Duchess county in 1793, died June 2, 1867: wife Delia Griffen, born in Duchess county Aug. 20, 1797, married April ?, 1814; children seven-four uow living. Cornelius C. Van Wyck, born in Duchess county April 28, 1763; wife Letitia Adritiance, born in Duchess county iu 1766, married May 3, 1786. Jacob Griffen, born in Duchess county Sept. 17, 1764, died Dec. 28, 1799; wife Catharine Du Bois, born in Duchess county May 8, 1771, married in 1790, died May 7, 1847; children three.
Verplanck William S , p o Fishkill-on the-Hudson, farmer, born in New York city in 1812; wife Hannah B. Newland, married in 1837: children seven.
Verplanck Samuel, po Fishkill-on-the- Hudson, farmer, 800 acres, horn in Fishkill in 1840; wife Anna Rogers, of New York city, married in 1879. James D. Ver Plank, born in Duchess county ju 1805; wife Julia A. Caverly, of Duchess county, married in 1835; children three.
White Charles D., p o Fishkill, farmer 470 acres, horn in Greene county in 1837, settled in Duchess county in 1844; wife Mary A. Haynes, horn in Rensselaer county in 1839, married in 1859; children five-George C., Milo J., An- nis, Charles H., and Albert. George C. White, horn in Duchess county in 1803, died in 1859; wife Annis Yeo- mans, of Greene county, horn in 1807; children one- Charles D.
Wood I. C., p o Fishkill, nurseryman and florist, horn in Fish- kill in 1840; wife Emina Moran, born in Ontario coun- ty in 1840, married in 1875. Joseph J. Wood, horn in Fishkill in 1828; wife Rebecca Vernol, of Duchess county.
Wooley Susan S., p o Fishkill.
HYDE PARK.
Blauvelt Rev. Cornelius R .. p o Hyde Park, pastor of Reformed church, horn in New York city May 6, 1843, settled in this county in Sept. 1880, and is editor of the "Christian Intelligencer;" wife Aurelia Sage, born Nov. 10, 1844, married April 16. 1868; children two-Addie Aurelia, horn Feh. 28, 1869, and Mary Sage, born Sept. 24, 1872. Father, David T. Blauvelt, wife Adeliza Williams.
Bodenstein Henry, p o Staatshurgh, manufacturer of ice tools, born in Germany In 1852, settled in Duchess county in 1863; wife Antoinette Podrahsky, married in June, 1878: children oue- Clarence H. Father John H. Bod- enstein.
Bodenstein J. G .. p o Staatshurgh, manufacturer of ice tools, horn in Germany in 1850, settled in Duchess county in 1863; wife Louisa Hess, born in New York city, married in Nov., 1873; children one-Frederick. Father. John H Bodens ein.
Burnett Henry K., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, 80 acres, born in Clinton Sept. 24, 1827; wife Helen A. Losee, born in Washington. Father, John Burnett, horn in LaGrange, son of John Burnett, whose father, John Burnett, set- tled in LaGrange about 1730.
Cady Rev. Philander K., p o Hyde Park, rector of St. James parish, horu in Cincinnati, O., Oct. 23, 1826, settled in Duchess county in Sept. 1866, and took charge of Christ church in Poughkeepsie, where he continued rector nine years, was graduated from Woodward college. Cinciunati. aud from the theological seminary of the Protestant Episcopal church of New York city, was ordained in July, 1880, received degree from Columbia college, has been rector of Grace church, West Troy N. Y., Newark, N. J., and others; wife Helen S. Hamilton, married June 11, 1863; children two.
Carhart Daniel H., p o East Park, dealer in general merchan- dise, owns 219 acres of land, horn in Clinton. is post- master and first U. S. revenue collector; wife Char- lotte C. Briggs, horu in Clinton, married Oct. 5, 1854; children two living-Edward W., and George R. Parents, Richard and Catherine Carhart.
Carter Israel M., p o Hyde Park, edge tool manufacturer, born in Hyde Park in June, 1829, has beeu collector, consta- hle, and trustee of fire district ten years; commenced business in 1817. Parents Robert S. and Maria Carter. Coxhead John T .. p o Hyde Park, manufacturer and dealer in furniture, church furniture a specialty, born in Pougli- keepsie iu 1852, is county secretary of I. O of G. T., was D. G. W. C. T. in 1873 and 1874. Father John F. Coxhead, of Pouglikcepsie, aud his five sons are in the same business.
Cronk Nathaniel T., p o Staatshurgh, farmer, 30 acres, born in Westchester county in 1809, settled in Duchess county in 1811; wife Aurelia Hall, of Union Vale; children seven living. Father, Denuis Crouk.
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HISTORY OF DUCHESS COUNTY.
Cummings Michael, p o Staatsburgh, station and express agent, born in Ireland Sept. 29, 1822, settled in Duchess county in 1847, owns 160 acres of land, was first station and express agent iu the place, commencing Oct. 1, 1851; wife Hannah Hale, married in 1852; children six living. Father, Edward Cummings.
Cudner Harra B., po Hyde Park, dealer in hard lumber, born in Patterson Jan. 27, 1824, owns 25 acres of land; wife Maria J. Horton, born in Union Vale, children eight living-three sons and five daughters. Parents Philip and Maria Cudner.
Delamater Frederick, p o Hyde Park, wagon manufacturer, horn in Hyde Park, is town clerk, manufacturer of all styles of wagons and sleighs, is also engaged in gener- al repairing husiness. Parents Benjamin E. and Amelia Delamater.
Finan M. J., p o Pleasant Plains, farmer, 80 acres, born in Tre- land in 1834, settled in Duchess county in 1876; wife Jane Wynn, of Ireland; children six-Joseph, Peter. Mary, Ann, Jane, and Patrick. Parents, Rodger and Mary Finan.
Fitchett John W., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, 150 acres, born in Poughkeepsie in 1815, has been assessor; wife Marietta Frost, born in Pleasant Valley ; married in 1844; chil- dren four-George R., Myers, Sarah Frances, and Anna. Father, James Fitchett, son of Isaac Fitchett. Fraleigh Wm., p o Pleasant Plains, horn in Rhineheck Jan 14, 1809, farmer, 58 acres; wife Catherine Sleight, horn in Pleasant Plains ; children eleven living. Father, Peter Fraleigh, a native of the town of Rhinebeck.
Greene Eugene, p o Hyde Park, dealer in stoves, tin, and hard- ware, born in Fishkill in 1848; wife Lihhie Valentine, of Poughkeepsie, married in 1872; children one-Grace A. Father, Henry Greene, was a native of Matteawan. Haviland Henry Joseph, located in Hyde Park a homestead of 133 acres "in 1867, horn in Beekman Sept. 24, 1829, married Sept. 20, 1856, to Phebe Underhill: children two-John J., born Nov. 11, 1858, Benjamin H .. horn Nov. 11, 1864. Beekman, son of John, horn Oct. 9, 1787, married Oct. 7, 1809, to Elizabeth Sudlow, died Oct. 7, 1874, of Haviland Hollow; son of Thomas, born Oct. 9, 1774, married Tamer Miller in 1765, died March 31, 1827, of Rye, Westchester county ; son of Benja- min, horn in 1698, married Charlott Park, grand-daugh- ter of Daniel and Charlott LeStrang, New Rochell, exiled Huguenots from Paris, Frauce, about 1685. Children of Benjamin and Charlott-Benjamin, Roger, Thomas, Daniel, Solomon, Isaac, John. Sophia, Char- lott, Ahigail, Sarah, Mary, Althea, of Rye. Benjamin Haviland, Jr., purchased in town of Rye 400 acres of land in 1711; five hoys-Benjamin, Thomas, Solomon, Ehenezer, Isaac. Benjamin Haviland, Sr., wife Abi- gail, five children-Benjamin, Adam, John, Abigail, and Bathia, of Flushing, L. I., 1698, one of the pio- neers. Phehe Underhill Haviland horn In town of Clinton, March 21, 1829, died Feb. 8, 1880, daughter of David Underhill, born May 25, 1792, married Feh. 24, 1815, to Hannah, daughter of Peter Hatfield, died July 1, 1844; son of Jacoh, horn March 6, 1764, married Oct. 19, 1786, to Anna Conklin, died May 27, 1829; son of Jacob and Amy Hallock; son of Jacoh and Mary Un- derhill, died Dec. 25, 1692; son. Capt. John Underhill, who married Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Field, of Flushing, L. I., three sons-Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. Landed in Massachusetts in 1630, died in 1672. Ac- cording to M. De Cerville, the distinguished Norman antiquarian, the Haviland family derived its surname from an importaut Neustrian fortress, so called, situ- ated on the river Saire, three flights of an arrow ahove Saire Point, that is Barfleur in Normandy, at a very remote period. The earliest mention of the castle of Haviland is to be found in the Roman De Rou, a chron- icle by Rohert Wace, of the Isle of Jersey, who wrote in 1150. One of the earliest names recorded is Robert Baron De Haviland in 1130. William Baron De Havi- land, from the parish of Golle Ville, Normandy, accom- panied Richard Coeur De Lion to Palestine in 1191. This family record represents twenty succeeding gen- erations classified from dates on record.
Henderson Oliver S., p o East Park, farmer, 167 acres, born in Poughkeepsie Dec. 21, 1827, settled in town in 1871; wife Laura De Nee, horu in Ulster couuty, married Dec. 8, 1875; children one-Teressa. Parents, Adam and Maria Henderson. Grandfather, Samuel Hender- son.
Herrick Timothy, p o Staatshurgh, farmer, born in New Hamp- shire in 1836, settled in this county in April, 1857, was supervisor in 1873 and 1874, and auditor five years; wife Elizaheth Muldoon, born in Ireland, married in 1858; children five. Father, N. B. Herrick, a native of . New Hampshire.
Hughes Miles, p o Staatsburgh, dealer in general merchandise, born in Staatshurgh in 1836, has been justice of the peace; wife Emily Pier, of Red Hook; children three living, Pier, Edwin, and Emily. Father, Christopher Hughes.
Irish A. L., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, 110 acres, born in Hyde Park Feb. 12, 1817; wife Irene U. Irish, of Pleasant Valley; children one-Amos. Father, Humphrey Irish, grandfathers, Philip Irish, and Isaac Wood, great- grandfather, Sylvanus Wilber, came from Rhode Island in 1790, and settled, lived and died on the same farm.
Kendrick Wm. H., p o Staatsburgh, superintendent of Knicker- hocker Ice Co. at Staatshurgh, born in Ulster county June 14, 1830, settled in this county in 1835, and owns 75 acres of land; wife Margaret M. Traver, of Hyde Park, married in 1854. Parents Richard and Phebe Kendrick, residents of Ulster and Duchess counties. Kipp William A., p o Staatshurgh, farmer, 225 acres, born in Rhineheck Dec. 28, 1828; wife Serena Kipp, of Rhine- beck ;- children five. Father, Jacob Kipp, son of Cul- hus Kipp.
Lamoree Nathaniel, p o Pleasant Plains, farmer, 165 acres, born on present farm Dec. 4, 1810; wife Lorintha Morehouse, born in Milan, married in 1840. Father, John Lam- oree, was a resident on the same farm.
Lattin Lount, po Pleasant Plains, farmer and poultry raiser, born in Orleans county May 24, 1842, settled in this county in 1869; wife Rosilla Morehouse, of Hyde Park, married in 1868; children three-Austin, Bertha, and Ezra. Father, Joseph A. Lattin, a native of Pleasant Valley, and son of Nathaniel, who was son of Benjamin Lattin.
Marquat Darwin G., p o Hyde Park, custom and merchant miller, born in Clinton in 1817, is excise commissioner; wife Anna Eliza Marquat. Father, John P. Marquat, son of Peter Marquat.
Marshall John A., p o Hyde Park, farmer, 123 acres, born in Pleasant Valley Nov. 21, 1835, has been supervisor of the town two years; wife Almira D. Culver, horn in Hyde Park, married Sept. 24, 1862; children five. Father, Isaac P. Marshall, formerly supervisor of Pleasant Valley, where he died in 1870.
Marshall Edward H., p o Pleasant Plains, farmer, 160 acres, born in Hyde Park in 1836, is supervisor and assessor, and has been highway commissioner; wife Susan Mary Van Wagner, married in 1562; children one-Atherton D., died Nov. 18, 1875. Father, Henry S. Marshall, a native of Hyde Park, died April 16, 1853.
Marsh Eliott W., p o East Park, farmer and manufacturer of mill-stones, 80 acres, horn in Connecticut in 1820, set- tled in this county in 1865, has been justice of the peace; wife Julia H. Fraleigh, of Rhinebeck, married in 1843; children two living-Noble G., and Jennie. Father, George M. Marsh, a native of Connecticut.
Northrop Chas. W., p o Hyde Park, station agent of N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. and express agent for American Express Co., horn in Stockbridge, Mass., July 22, 1836, settled in this county in 1863, opened first Western Union, and first Atlantic & Pacific telegraph office at Rhine- beck, has heen vestryman of St. James church; wife Phehe A. Cunningham, of Greene county, married in 1861; children seven living. Father, Abel C. Northrop,' of Litchfield, Conn.
Nelson Joel, p o East Park, resident gentleman, owns 208 acres, born in Hyde Park in 1814; wife Martha Turrettin, of Ireland, married in 1837; children one-James H., who was married to Sarah E. Barr. Father, Hiram Nel- son, was a son of Reuben, the son of Theophilus, the son of Francis, a brother of Polycarpus Nelson, the original owner of the tract of 1300 acres.
Pearsall Samuel H., p o Staatshurgh, farmer, 170 acres, born in New York city in 1809, settled in this county in 1859, has been highway commissioner; wife Julia A. Hop- kins; children four living. Father, Henry Pearsall. Reynolds James, p o Staatshurgh, gardener, born in Ireland in 1820, settled in this county in 1860; wife Margaret Riley, died Aug. 5, 1871; children three-Wm. H., John L., and Rosanna.
Russell James, p o Staatsburgh. merchant and postmaster, owns 8 acres, horn in this county June 25, 1825, has been supervisor and assessor; wife Julia Williams; children four. Father, James Russell, a native of Massachusetts.
Schouten Richard A., p o Staatsburgh, butcher and dealer iu meat, born in East Fishkill in 1835, has been collector of this town two terms; wife Laura J. Velic, daughter of Henry Velic, deceased, married in 1857; children five living-Charles H., Alice L., Lora J., Richard Un- derhill, and Sterling Bird.
Schryver John H., born iu Hyde Park, died in 1854, aged 35 years; wife Rachel B. Rymph, (daughter of Jonn Rymph) p o Poughkeepsie, married in 1846; children three living-John P, Sarah J. Simpson, and Susie M. Schryver David H., p o Staatshurgh, farmer, 118 acres, born on this farm Jan. 22, 1819; wife Margaret E. Streit, of Rhinebeck, married in 1813; children three living- John R., Augustus L., and Hettie A. Father, David D. Schryver.
Schryver Albert B., p o Hyde Park, manufacturer of boots and shoes, born in Rhineheck March 31, 1826, has been su- pervisor and town clerk, and is now town auditor; wife Lola Hadden, of Hyde Park, married Dec. 9, 1847; children ten living. Parents, Henry B. and Mary Ann Schryver, the former a native of Rhineheck, and the latter of Hyde Park.
Seaman Wm. H., p o Crum Elbow, farmer, 118 acres, born in town Dec. 6, 1825; wife Jane M. Wixson, daughter of Noah and Alsada Wixson, of Poughkeepsie, married iu 1851; children four-Emma E., Frank W., William W., and Chas. H. Parents, Wm. and Mary Seaman.
Seaman Jacob I., p o East Park, farmer, 76 acres, born on pres- ent farm April 8, 1836; wife Laura A. Wood, daughter of Wm. T. and Hannah S. Wood, married in 1860; chil- dren four-Walter, Edward, William, and Herbert. Parents, William and Mary (Guildersleve) Seaman,
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Sheldon Benjamin T., p o Crum Elbow, farmer, 300 acres, born on present farm, which has been in possession of the family sixty five years; wife Catherine Ann Sherwood, of Red Hook, married in 1859; children seven. Father, Benjamin Sheldon, born in 1794, is now living.
Smith Uriah B., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, 104 acres, born in Hyde Park Oct. 26, 1846; wife Harriett, daughter of Nicholas and Freelove Winne, born Nov. 16, 1846, mar- ried Oct. 7, 1868; children one- Laura Winne, born Oct. 10, 1877. Father, James B. Smith, native of Hyde Park, mother, Esther Smith, native of Pleasant Valley. Smith James B., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, 150 acres, born in Hyde Park Dec. 7, 1818; wife Esther Van Wagnen, mar- ried Oct. 18, 1842; children two-Uriah B., and Maturin E. Father, Benjamin L., son of Uriah, son of Jacoh, son of Isaac, son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abra- ham, son of William Smith, who came from Glouces- ter, Eng. about 1636, and settled in Boston. Isaac Smith, born Sept. 9, 1722, settled in Amenia in 1769.
Stickel F. E., p o Staatsburgh, blacksmith, born in Otsego coun- ty in 1831, settled in this county in 1835, has been jus- tice of the peace eight years; wife Margaret Cole, of Rhinebeck, married in 1850; children seven-five sons and two daughters. Father, John N. Stickel, of Red Hook.
Stoutenburgh Jas. H., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, born in Ulster county Feb. 22, 1838, settled in this county in 1857; wife Ellen Budd, married Feh. 3, 1869; children two-Henry L. and Bessie Stoutenburgh. Father, Harmon, son of James Stoutenburgh.
Tompkins Rev. Edward, p o Poughkeepsie, owns 180 acres, born on present farm May 30, 1830, preached at Tivoli First Baptist church and others, and supplied for ten years; educated at Madison University, commenced preach- ing July 7, 1857, ordained in 1859; wife Sarah Clark, of Red Hook, married Nov. 30, 1859. Father, Elias Tomp- kins, was born, and died, on the same farm. He rep- resented his town in the board of supervisors.
Uhl Stephen, p o Staatsburgh, Vine Hill vineyard, owns 11 acres, born in Staatsburgh in Nov. 1814, engaged in the hard- ware business in Poughkeepsie from 1828 to 1870; wife Hannah Mulford, married in 1837; children one- Erskine Uhl. Father, Frederick Uh), a native of this county. Farm has been in the family since 1776.
Van Wagoner E. G., p o Hyde Park, retired, born in this county in 1807: wife Sarah Humphrey, of Pleasant Valley; children four. Father, Gilbert, son of Evert Van Wag- oner, a native of Pleasant Valley.
Wallace David, p o Staatshurgh, farmer, 12 acres, born in Clin- ton; wife Gertrude Pawling; children four-Carrie, John Alvah, Sarah E., and Lovina. Father, John Wallace.
Westervelt Casper, p o Staatsburgh, fruit farmer, 50 acres, born in Poughkeepsie July 5, 1816, has been deputy assessor of Internal Revenue U. S. A., and is now assessor; wife Hannah Butts, born in Washington, married in 1840; children four living. Father, Cornelius C., son of Cas- per, son of Cornelius Westervelt, from New Jersey, who came to town about 1770.
White William A., p o Staatsburgh, supt. of Dr. Lee place, owns 87 acres, horn in England May 29, 1830, settled in this county in 1870, supt. of place nine years; wife Hester Millard Hutton, born in England, married in 1860; chil dren two living-Edith Anna and Samuel William. Father, Henry Charles White, of England.
Wigg Gerard M., p o Crum Elbow. farmer and dairyman, 150 acres, born in Hyde Park in 1826; first wife Mary Jane Wood, second wife Maria VanKeuren; children two- William Henry and Minerva J. Father, William Henry Wigg, native of Hyde Park.
Wilber Henry K., p o East Park, farmer, 280 acres, born on present farm, has been supervisor and highway com- missioner. Father, Oliver Wilber, of this town, died July 24, 1864.
Wilbur George, p o Van Wagner, farmer, 200 acres, horn in Hyde Park in 1820; wife Mary Dorsey, of Poughkeep- sie; children three living-George, Thomas D. and Grace E. Father, Sylvanus Wilbur, native of Rhode Island.
Zeft Jacob, p o Hyde Park, saloon and billiard parlor, born in Province Wertemburgh, Germany, settled in this county in 1854; wife Wilhelmina Eisel, of New York city, married in 1859; children four-August, Charles, William and Albert Zeft
LAGRANGE.
Ackerman Wm. M., p o LaGrangeville, wagon manufacturer and farmer, 90 acres, horn in Paterson, N. J. in 1827, settled in this county in 1853, has been overseer of poor: wife Mary L. Colwell of Duchess county, married in 1853. Alley Henry, p o LaGrangeville, farmer, 116 acres, born in this county in 1841. has been assessor; wife Esther A. Haight of Hyde Park, Duchess county, married in 1871; children four. Father, James Alley, born in this county in 1805, died iu 1872, farmer; wife Martha B. Washhuru, born iu this county in 1812, married in 1836; children three. Barmore Edward, p o Moore's Mills.
Brown W. H., p o Manchester Bridge.
Billings Isaac V., p o Billings, partner of Billinge Stove Co., owns homestead, born in Duchess county in 1821; wife Susan Storm of Duchees county, married in 1860. Cortland I. Billings, born in 1845 Daniel Billings, born in this county, died in 1872. John Billings was one of the early and most prominent settlere of the town first wife Susan M. Cord, born in this county, married in 1844; children one; killed in 1856 by falling from a wagon.
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