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Johnson A. W., p o Wappingers Falls,
Johnston H. P. C., p o Poughkeepsie, proprietor of Buffalo brewery.
Jewett Mrs. J. B .. p o Poughkeepsie.
Ketcham William M., p o Poughkeepsie, attoruey and coun- sellor, born in Dover, April 5, 1857.
Kaess William. p o Poughkeepsie, proprietor of billiard room, born in New York city Aug. 26, 1842, settled in this county in February, 1866, has been chief of fire department; wife Caroline Kaess, of Germany, mar- ried in December, 1864.
Knight R. L., p o Poughkeepsie.
Kimlin Jobn H., p o Poughkeepsie, city alderman.
Kenworthy Richard, p o Poughkeepsie.
Kennedy Patrick, p o Poughkeepsie.
Lamh Joseph T., p o Poughkeepsie, physician, born in New York city July 9, 1836, settled in this county Dec. 4, 1870 ; wile Catharine Gibney, of Ireland, married June 18, 1861 ; children five.
Lawrence Abraham B., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, 138 acres, born in this county May 31, 1829, has heen assessor six years ; wife Margaret A. Baines, married in 1855 ; children six-Eugene T., Willet J., Irving G., Theron R., Josephine, and Fred. C. Jacob Lawrence, born in this county in 1798, died in 1833 ; wite Phebe Badgeley, born in this county in 1802, married in 1821 ; children three.
Lawson Casper, p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, born in Poughkeepsie Nov. 22, 1823, has been assessor, is now supervisor, was formerly a boatmau on the Hudson and at one time controled twenty boats on that river ; wife Eliza Nichols, of Passaic, N. J., born Dec. 12, 1821 ; children living six.
Lawson George C., p o New Hamburgh, carpenter, born in Poughkeepsie Sept. 17, 1844, has been justice of prace and associate judge ; wife Clara Lawson, of New Hamburgh, married June 9, 1868 ; children two.
Lott Christopher I .. p o Poughkeepsie, born in Kings county, Long Island, Nov. 9, 1827, settled in this county June 9, 1879 ; wife Lydia Salisbury, married Sept. 28, 1858 ; children two.
Lindley A. F., p o Poughkeepsie.
Matthews Samuel, po New Hamburgh.
Mansfield S., p o Poughkeepsie.
Matthews James M., p o Poughkeepsie. MeSwiggan Michael J , p o Poughkeepsie. Merritt William T., p o Poughkeepsie.
McWhinnie T , p o Poughkeepsie, manufacturer, born in Pough- keepsie Mar. 20, 1842 ; wife Fannie Whitwell, of Pough- keepsie, married June 1, 1871 ; children two-Mary E. and Fannie J.
Mann James H., p o Poughkeepsie, dental surgeon, hor- in Ulster county in 1825, settled in this county in 1856, owns about 60 acres ; wife Isabella A. Maun, of Rahway, N. J., married Jan. 1, 1851
Mase Sylvester H., p o Poughkeepsie, born in Prattsville, Greene county, March 25, 1832; settled in county in 1859, is supervisor and sheriff ; wife Almira Cornell, of Albany county, married in May, 1854 ; children ten.
Miller J. G., p o Poughkeepsie.
Marten J. G., p o Poughkeepsie, station agent.
Mary Cyrus. p o Poughkeepsie, editor of Daily News, born in Columbia county Jan. 6, 1825. has been superintendent of public schools ; wife Harriet J. Billings, of Buffalo, married in 1845; children three-Aaron C., Clarence L., and Cora L., (deceased).
Marill I., p o Poughkeepsie
Millard William B, p o New Hamburgh, dealer in building materials of all kinds and coal. born in New Ham- burgh June 10, 1836 ; wife Cordelia A. Millard, of New York city, married Feb. 8, 1860 ; children two.
Monfort Charles, p o Freedom Plains, farmer, 135 acres, born in Fishkill in 1838; wife Mary Yarington, of Orleans county, married Aug. 9, 1869 ; children two-Mivuie I., born in 1870, and Samuel S., in 1873. John J. Monfort, born in this county in 1801, died in 1867, mason and farmer. W. B. Shepherd, born in this county in 1836 ; wife Lucy Bird, of same county ; children two.
Miller John F., p o Poughkeepsie.
Miley John, po Poughkeepsie.
Miller C. D., p o Poughkeepsie.
Monfort John A .. p o Pleasant Valley, farmer, 150 acres, horu in Fishkill in 1818 ; wife Julia A. Phillips, married in 1840. Henry A. Monfort, born in this county in 1782, died in 1834 ; children three.
Moon Charles. p o Poughkeepsie, grocer.
Moore John B., p o New Hamburgh, cooper, boru in Bergen county, N. J., Aug. 11, 1848, settled in this county April 1, 1874 ; wife Anna E. Strippel, of East Fishkill, married April 23, 1873 ; children five.
Moore Alfred H., farmer and miller, 220 acres, born in La Grange in 1843, was appointed postmaster in 1870 ; wife Phehe Willits, of Long Island, married in 1868 ; children three-Herman W., Jacoh Willits and Daniel. Myers Francis, p o New Hamburgh.
Myers George D., p o Poughkeepsie, foreman in Buckeye foundry, horn in Poughkeepsie Feb. 7, 1839, has been alderman; wife Carolina Virginia, married Oct. 30, 1879. Myers Berthold, p o Poughkeepsie.
Nelson Reuben W., p o Wappinger's Falls, painter, born in Springfield, N. J., Nov. 16, 1818, owns 2 acres of land, has heen justice of peace ; wife Mary A. Phillips, married Feh. 25, 1842 ; children three.
Nichols Thomas G., p o Poughkeepsie, editor of Sunday Courier, born in Boston Jan. 8, 1833, settled in this county in 1835.
Ney A., p o Poughkeepsie.
Ogden John, p o Poughkeepsie.
Osborne Edward B., p o Poughkeepsie, editor of Daily Prexs, born in Northampton, Aug. 3, 1814, settled in this county Oct. 1. 1853 ; wife Jane Lambert, of Connecticut, married Oct. 7, 1840.
Otis John C , p o Poughkeepsie.
O'keefe C. M., p o Poughkeepsie.
Parrott C. M. E., p o Poughkeepsie.
Parker Edward H., p o Poughkeepsie, physician and surgeon, born in Boston March 7, 1823, settled in this county Sept. 1, 1858. has been president of medical society of New York ; wife Sarah Olcott Heydrek, of Hanover, N. H., married Dec. 14, 1848 ; children six, four living. Pells Michael, p o Poughkeepsie.
Pettit James S., p o Freedom Plains, farmer, 124 acres, born in LaGrange in 1845, has been town clerk five years ; wife Ella Flagler, married Dec. 29, 1875; children three-James H., Florence and Percy H. James Harvey Pettit, born in this county iu 1800, farmer and teacher.
Phillips Sylvanus, p o Pleasant Valley. farmer, 100 acres, born in this couuty in 1828 ; wife Mary A. Drake, married in 1849, died in 1871 ; children two. Second wife Augusta Barnes, married in 1877, died in September, 1880.
Phillips Warren, p o Moore's Mills, farmer. 111 acres, born in LaGrange in 1854 ; wife Eugenia Baker, of LaGrange, married in 1875; one son - Warren C., born in 1878. Cornelius Phillips, born in this county in 1821, died in 1878 ; wife Eliza Velic, married in 1843 ; children two. Perkins J. A., p o Poughkeepsie.
Pine PerLee, p o Poughkeepsie, physician and surgeon, born in Poughkeepsie.
Platt Janes B., p o Poughkeepsie, publisher of Eagle, born in Poughkeepsie in 1841 ; wife Emma Bartlett, of Pough- keepsie, married in October, 1873 ; children two.
Porteaus J. G., p o Poughkeepsie, physician and surgeon, born in Moriah, Essex county, N. Y., Jan. 3. 1839, settled in this county in 1880, has beeu supervisor and mem- ber of assembly ; wife S. F. Wilbur, of Bostou, Mass., married in 1865 ; children three.
Pultz J. I .. p o East Poughkeepsie.
Reynolds Livingston, p o Poughkeepsie.
Reynolds M. L. & Bro., p o Poughkeepsie.
Reed George W., p o Poughkeepsie, carriage and livery, born in Poughkeepsie.
Rothery Alfred G .. p o Poughkeepsie, foreman, born in Bloom- field, N. Y., Dec. 2, 1835, settled in this county iu 1854, owns house and lot, has been alderman four years; wife Sarah Ellis, of Sheffield, Eng., married January 6, 1856 ; children two, living.
Rooney James A., po Poughkeepsie.
Rowland Philander S., p o Poughkeepsie, baker, born in Clin- ton, Dec. 15, 1828, has been alderman four years : wife Elizabeth M. Rowland, of Poughkeepsie, quarried Dec. 2, 1874 ; oue child.
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HISTORY OF DUCHESS COUNTY.
Rundall Henry, p o Amenia. farmer, 208 acres, born in Amenia July 6, 1831 ; wife Lucinda A. Ransom, of Ulster county, married July 6. 1853 ; children seven. Roy James L., p o Wappinger's Falls.
Schrader H. J., p o Poughkeepsie, carpet dealer. Seaman James H., p o Poughkeepsie, carpenter and huild-r. Seaman William H., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, 70 acres, born in Poughkeepsie in 1821; wife Sarah J. Tillon, married in 1840 ; one daughter-Jane A., boru in 1843, married Wm. H. Cramer, of Pleasant Valley,
Scott William, p o Poughkeepsie, soap and candle manufac- turer, horn in Poughkeepsie Nov. 23, 1842 ; wife Anna E. McCall, of Ireland, married Sept. 4, 1862 ; children three.
Sheldon W. B., p o Poughkeepsie, farmer, 560 acres, born in this county Aug. 3, 1810, has heen supervisor and county clerk ; wife Hannah M. Doughty, married April 1, 1840 ; three daughters.
Sheldon Collins, p o Millerton.
Sherman Arthur, p o Poughkeepsie. farmer, 83 acres, born in Poughkeepsie in 1843. Garret Sherman, boro in this county in 1808, died in 1878; wife Ann M. Barmore, born in this county in 1815, married in 1833, died in 1874 ; chi dren eight, five now livlng-Deborah E., Mary J .. Arthur, Carry and Ann H.
Skidmore James W., p o Moore's Mills, farmer, 154 acres, born in LaGrauge iu 1843 ; wife Phebe Tompkins, of West- chester county. married iu 1868; children three- Andrew T., Herbert J. and Francis J. Andrew J. Skidmore, born iu this county in 1799, died in 1865 : wife Eliza Wanzer, married in 1820 ; children three, two living-James and Jane.
Sleigbt Peter R., p o Ponghkeepsie, retired agriculturist, 292 acres, boru in LaGrange in 1804 ; wife Catbarine S. Barnes, of Poughkeepsie, married in 1832 : children four, two living-Sarah A., born in 1835, and Alexander W .. iu 1841. James Sleight, born in Kingston, Ulster county, in 1751, came to this county in 1765, died in 1833 ; wife Elsie Dreamer, of New York city, married in 1798, died in 1841 ; children five, living two,
Smith Lewis, p o Noxon, farmer, 140 acres. horu in this county in 1818 ; wife Elizabeth Hicks, born in this county in 1821, married in 1839 ; children three-Mary L, born in 1840, Cassius M., iu 1818. and Edwin H., iu 1857. David Smith, born in Rhode Island in 1789, came to this county in 1798; wife Margaret Hatfield, born in 1798, married in 1810, died in 1864.
Shepherd W. B., p o Poughkeepsie.
Slee Robert. p o Poughkeepsie, banker.
Swertfager J. H., p o Poughkeepsie, editor of Duchess Farmer, horn in Fort Plain, Montgomery county, settled in this county May 8, 1877 ; wife A. C. Swertfager, of Greene county, married Oct. 24, 1870 ; first wife, mar- ried March 22, 1864 ; children two.
Smitb Andrew, p o Poughkeepsie. Smith M., p o Poughkeepsie.
Sutcliffe William H., p o Poughkeepsie.
Southwick Willet H., p o Poughkeepsie.
Talk George F., p o Poughkeepsie.
Tallman John P. H .. p p Poughkeepsie, lawyer, born in this county in 1820, has been master in chancery and sur- rogate : wile Sarah Anderson, of New York city, mar- ried in 1851; children four-Mary E., Augusta C., Johu Francis and Katherine E.
Thorn Edgar. born in Poughkeepsie December 1, 1804, bas been surrogate and supervisor ; first wife Jane Thurber, married Feh. 2, 1825 ; second wife, married Nov. 18, 1830 ; children two by first wife, five by second wife.
'Thorn A. J., p o Poughkeepsie, lawyer, horn in Union Vale Aug. 3, 1838, has heen district and city attorney; wife Mary H. Vincent, of Uuion Vale, married in 1863, died in 1868.
Titus Rohert H., p o Poughkeepsie. manufacturer, owns 150 acres of land, born in LaGrange in 1835 ; wife Frances Stout, of this county, married in 1864; children four- Mary A., Frances A .. Helen L. and Warner H. Elias Titus, born in this county in 1805, died iu 1880; wife Mary A. Hoag, horn in this county in 1814, married in 1831, died in 1867; children seven.
Titus Richard, born in this county in 1837, enlisted in war; wife Hariett Hopkins, horn in this county, married in 1863 ; children five-Elias, Elizabeth, Florence, Alida, Marion,
Tompkins Joseph, p o Pleasant Valley, farmer, 127 acres, horn in this county in 1810, has been justice of peace twelve years ; wife Dehorah Culver. of Hyde Park, married in 1834 ; children eight.
Tutbill Samuel, p o Poughkeepsie, physician, born in Orange Coun y. April 2, 1811, settled in this county in 1848, has been supervisor ; wite, Sarah M. Kelly, born in Newburgh, married Nov. 12, 1833; children five- Robert K., Jas. Y., Orphan M .. Sarah E. and Mary Ida. Tower Alhert. p o Poughkeepsie, born in Paris, Oneida county, Nov. 8, 1817, settled in this county in September, 1850, owus ahout 200 acres land ; wife Ann M. Underhill, of Columbia county, married Sept 11, 1860 ; two sons liviug.
Tnthill R. L .. p o Poughkeepsie.
Tittamer Henry, p o Poughkeepsie, Drnggist.
Vermilya Jobn V., p o New Hamburgh, freight and commission agent, born in Glenham Oct. 5, 1831 ; wife Catherine E. Jewell, of Fisbkill Plains, married Oct. 5, 1859 ; children four,
VanNostrom Hobert, p o New Hamburgh. VanGieson A. P., p o Poughkeepsie.
VanKleeck Andrew J., p o Manchester Bridge, farmer, 94 acres, horn in LaGrange in 1829 ; wife Abigail A. Alverson, of Poughkeepsie, married in 1851 ; children five-Susan E;, John P., Mary J., Gaius A. and Charles S. Peter V. VanKleeck, born in this county in 1757, died in 1851, farmer; children six.
Velic James L., p o Freedom Plains, farmer, 161 acres. born in LaGrange in 1843 ; wife Susan E. Cornell. born in this county, married in 1>77 ; one child. Baltis Velic, born in this county in 1785, died May 25, 1871; wife Nancy Losee, born in this county June 27. 1788, married in 1806 ; children fourteen. Melissa Velie, born in LaGrange March 17, 1829.
VerValin A. A., p o Poughkeepsie. express agent, born in Poughkeepsie April 25, 1828 ; wife Mary Jane Ver- Valin, of Poughkeepsie, married March 7, 1862; one child.
VanWagenen P. L., p o Poughkeepsie, wholesale butcher.
Vassar M. W., p o Poughkeepsie.
Van Wyck B. M., p o Poughkeepsie.
VanKeuriu J. A., p o Poughkeepsie, jeweler. VanKleeck Edward, p o Poughkeepsie, dealer in bats.
Wade H. M., p o Poughkeepsie.
Wood James G , p o Poughkeepsie.
Warren William J., p o Poughkeepsie, born in Putnam couuty in 1844, settled in this county in 1876. owns 118 acres ; wife Elizabeth Nelson, of Putnam county, married in 1872 ; children four-Justin N., Sarah M., Mary S. and Cora E.
Weddle William H., p o Poughkeepsie.
Webb DeWitt, p o Poughkeepsie, physician, born in Clinton Dec. 19, 1838, has been supervisor and member of assembly ; wife Adele DuBois, of Poughkeepsie, mar- ried June 7, 1865,
Wheeler S B., p o Poughkeepsie.
Wilson J. R .. p o Poughkeepsie, physician and surgeon, born in Hobart, Delaware county, Jan. 27, 1815, settled in this county. March 27, 1871.
Wiltsie Abraham, p o Poughkeepsie, city treasurer.
Whitney Spring Company, p o Ponghkeepsie, manufacturers of side bar springs. Wiethan Bros., p o Poughkeepsie.
White E., po Poughkeepsie.
Wright D. G .. p o Poughkeepsie.
Wheeler F. B., p o Poughkeepsie.
Wheaton C., p o Ponghkeepsie.
Yelverton Robert Fleming, p o Poughkeepsie, born in New York city Jan 3, 1840, settled in this connty April 1, 1870; wife Madge Emerson, of Boston, Mass., married Dec. 10, 1875. Young Henry L., p o Poughkeepsie.
Ziegenfuss Henry L., p o Poughkeepsie, clergyman of Episcopal church, born in Monroe county, Pa., Nov. 3, 1814, settled in this county in April, 1869.
RED HOOK.
Allendorph Peter H., p o Red Hook. farmer, 83 acres, born in Red Hook Feh, 13, 1821; wife Margaret Adams, mar- ried in 1846; one adopted daughter-Mary S. Father, Phillip Allendorph, horn in this town.
Almstead Henry, p o Upper Red Hook, carpenter, owns 4 acres, born in Columhia county Feb. 14, 1818, settled in this couuty in 1844, has been overseer of the poor; first wife, Amanda Moore ; second, Marilda Shelters; children five. Parents, Peter and Elizabeth Alm- stead.
Armstrong Col. Henry B., p o Red Hook, retired, born in New York city May 9, 1792, was lieutenant-colonel in war of 1812; wife Mary D. Simons, of South Carolina, mar- ried in 1823; children five living. Father, General John Armstrong, secretary of war and minister to France from 1804 to 1811.
Ashley Wm J., p o Upper Red Hook, farmer. 159 acres, horn in Columbia county in 1851, settled in this county in 1880; wife Jeanette Coons, married in February, 1876. Father, Henry A. Ashley, native of Columbia county. Baxter James, p o Red Hook, farmer, 100 acres, born in Ireland in 1839. settled in this county in 1860, has been over- seer of poor; wife Ann O'Neil ; children three- William, James, Jr., and Mary. Father, Jobn Baxter. Becker Henry, p o Upper Red Hook, farmer. 87 acres, born in Milan, Jan. 9, 1815, has been highway commissioner two terms; first wife, Effie Stickle; second wife, Jane Ann Shook; children three living. Father, William Becker,
Beckwitb Wm. S., p o Madelin, farmer, 144 acres, born on same farm in 1820. has been overseer of poor, is assessor third term; wife Maria Collyer, born in > ing Sing, married in 1848; children five. Parents, Nathan aud Betsey (Gale) Beckwith. Mother's brother was founder of Galeshurgh, Ill.
Crouse John S .. p o Red Hook, cashier of bank, horn in the town of Clinton Sept. 26, 1828; wife Hannah D. Kettell, of Counectient, married in 1862; children three. Father, John Crouse, son of Jacob Crouse, who settled in Beekman ahont 1760.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Carroll Robert J., p o Red Hook, physician and surgeon, born in Ohio, settled in this county in 1876, read medicine with Drs. William and Thomas Carroll, of Philadelphia, Pa, and attended lectures at the Jefferson medical college there, was graduated in March, 1867, com- menced practice in Red Hook in May. 1876.
Chamberlain Wm L., p o Red Hook, retired merchant, 550 acres, born in New York city in 1831, settled in this county in 1840; wife Mary Remington, born in New York city, married in 1864; children four. Father,
Wm. Chamberlain, founder and originator of First National Bank.
Clark Rev. James S , p o Tivoli, clergyman.
Cruger John Church, D o Annandale, retired lawyer, owns 125 acres, born in New York city Oct. 13, 1807, settled in this conoty in 1833, died in 1879, has been presidential elector; wife Erphemia W. VanRenselaer, married May 2. 1843; children three living-Stephen V., Cor- nelia, Catherine C.
Cookingham Harris L., p o Red Hook, physician and surgeon, born in Hyde Park Aug. 21, 1850; wife Mary Jane Nicks, of Red Hook, married in 1876; children two. H. L. Cookingham read medicine with Dr. Edwin Barnes, of Pleasant Plains, attended lectures at Albany Medical College, graduated Dec. 26, 1871, com- menced practice in Staatsburgh, came to Red Hook August 23, 1873.
Clark Rev. James Starr, p o Tivoli. rector of Trioity church, born in Connecticut in 1822, settled in this county in 1853; wife Caroline S. Hopson, of Connecticut ; child. ren two; educated at Columbia college of New York city. ordained in 1854, took charge of present church in 1855.
Coopernail W. C .. p o Upper Red Hook, farmer, 100 acres, born in Red Hook Nov. 1, 1843; wife Elizabeth Tompkins, born in Red Hook, married in 1872; children three- Eliza E. George P. and William I. Parents, George and Althea Coopernail.
Coons Cyrus W., p o Madalin. merchant tailor, born in Columbia county in 1853, settled in this county June 15, 1879. has been town clerk; wife Estella Poucher, of Columbia county, married June 5, 1879; one child- Lottie M. Father. John W. Coons, native of Columbia county. Father, William 1. Coons.
DePeyster Johnston Livingston, p o Tivoli, owns 24 acres, born in Tivoli June 14. 1816; wife Julia Ann Toler, born in Tivoli, married March 29, 1871 ; children two-Esther Estella, Mary Justine.
DePeyster John Watts, p o Tivoli, historian, born in New York, settled in this county in 1841 or '3; wire Estella Liv- ingston, married March 2, 1841; children five, two living.
Elmendorf Thomas; p o Upper Red Hook. farmer and dealer in grain and hay, 250 acres, was supervisor in 1864. Parents, Jacob C. and Gerrettie Elmendorf. Grand- father Cornelius built the house now occupied by him in 1791.
Elseffer J. W., p o Red Hook.
Fairbairn Rev. Robert B., p o Annandale, warden of St. Stephens College, horn in New York city May 27, 1818, settled in this county in 1862, has been rector of several churches; wife Miss Arnold, of Troy, N. Y., married June 28, 1849; children four
Feller John J, p o Red Hook, farmer, 136 acres, born in Red Hook Oct. 21, 1847: wife Carrie A. Asher, of Rhineheck, married Dec. 5, 1877 : one sister, Delia P. Schmucker. Parents, Jacob and Sarab Y. Feller.
Feller John F., p o Red Hook, farmer, 144 acres, born in this town May 2, 1843; wife Anna S. Teal, boro in Rhine- beck, married Jan. 17, 1877. Father, Col. Peter I. Feller.
Feller Edward, p o Madalin, merchant, born in Clermont, Columbia county, in 1826, settled in this county in 1865, was supervisor in 1874-'75-'76; wife Maria S. Washburn, of Connecticut, married Dec. 31, 1868; one child. Father, Henry H., son of Henry Feller, native of this county.
Fraleigh John A., p o Red Hook, farmer, 134 acres, born on sanie farm Oct. 20, 1841; wife Irene Curtis, of Red Hook, married in 1871; children three. Father, George W. Fraleigh, horn here in 1816, died July 15, 1866, was son of Peter P. Fraleigh, who settled here in 1290.
Fraleigh George W., p o Red Hook, farmer, 134 acres, born on this farm July 17. 1835, died Feh 20, 1861; wife Helen M. Near, horn in Red Hook ; one son-Phillip Fraleigh. Father, Phillip Fraleigh; mother, Anna, daughter of Peter and Jane Bennett.
Fraleigh Jacob W., p o Red Hook, farmer and stock raiser, 166 acres, born in Rhineheck, Jan. 21. 1811; wife Catherine E. Fellows, born in Rhinebeck, married Feb 11, 1836; children five. Parents, George and Catherine Fra- leigh, natives of Red Hook.
Gale H. C., p o Upper Red Ilook, farmer and dairyman, 252 acres. born in Germantown, Columbia county, in 1837. settled in 1875; wife Mary Elting, of Hudson, married in 1860 ; two daughters-Bertha and Alice. Father, Wm. S. Gale, of Germantown, died in April, 1851.
Green James E., p o Madalin, farmer, 135 acres, born in Red Hook Nov. 11, 1840, has been census enumerator; wife Helen Hoyt, born in New York city, married in 1868 ; children three. Father, Edmund, son of Bowen Green. Gedney B. F., p o Red Hook.
Ham William R., p o Madalin, agriculturist, 500 acres, born in Red Hook, died Feb. 4, 1879, aged 80 years; two sisters living-Maria and Caroline. Father, Richard C. Ham. Hapeman George H., p o Red Hook, farmer, 120 acres, born on same farm in 1840 ; wife Vena Coon. born in Columbia county, married in 1864; children four. Father. Phillip Hapeman, native of this town and son of John Hapeman.
Heyne Carl, p o Red Hook, farmer and sheep raiser, 200 acres, born in Prussia, settled in this county in 1854; wife Mary Welch, of London, married in 1863. Father, John Heyne, native of Germany. Dealer in merino sheep.
Hoffman T. A., p o Tivoli, dealer in general merchandise, born in Red Hook in 1844, has been postmaster and treas- urer; wife Harriet Saulpaugh, married in 1866: children eight living. Father, Theodore Hoffman, native of this town.
Hoffman Benjamin B., p o Red Hook, tobacconist and farmer, 115 acres, born on same farm March 25, 1820, has been bank director; wife Adaline Fancher, of Fishkill, married in 1842; children four. Father, George C., son of Conrad Hoffman, who emigrated from Ger- many and settled bere at an early day.
Kerly James R . p o Upper Red Hook, farmer, 388 acres, born in Tivoli, Dec. 29, 1829, is United States revenue collector; wife Eliza P. Priteber, born in this town, married Sept. 27, 1854; children six living. Father, James Kerly, native of this town.
Knickerbocker Wm. E., p o Upper Red Hook, retired. born in Madalin. Parents, Edwin and Catharine E. Knicker- bocker, natives of this town. Father forty years in business in Madalin.
Lewis John N., p o Annandale, farmer, 220 acres, born on same farm in 1830; wife Christina J. Nelson; married in 1855: children four, living Father, Peter Lewis, son of Thomas Lewis, of Staatsburgh.
Livingston Johnston, p o Tivoli, retired, owns 150 acres, born in Tivoli in February, 1818; wife Sylvia M .; married in October, 1851; two daughters-Caroline, Estella. Father, John Swift Livingston, settled in town in 1816.
Losee John E., p o Upper Red Hook, physician, born in Wash- ington, September 16, 1826, owns 27 acres land: wife Mary E Knickerbocker, of Madalin; married June 26, 1862; children two.
Livingston Lonis, po Tivoli, retired, owns 22 acres, born on same place; wife Alice M. Fox, of New York City; married in 1870. Parents, John Swift and Maria M. Livingston. House built in 1776,
Martin Joseph, attorney and counselor at law, born .in Red Hook, February 18, 1814, has been justice of peace twenty years; wife Margaret Barringer, of same town; married in January. 1837; children eight, living; read law with J. W. Elseffer, and commenced practice in village in 1858.
Martin Andrew L., p o Upper Red Ilook, attorney, counselor and surveyor, born in Stanford in 1825, has been sup- erintendent of schools; wife Mary G. Benner, of this town: married in 1850; children six, living: read law with Judge John Rowley, and admitted at the Alhany Law school in 1852.
Massonneau R. L., p o Red Hook, president First National Bank, born in Red Hook, October 3, 1825; wife Emma C. Strobel, of New York City; married October 27, 1859; children four. Father, R. C. Massonneau, was son of C G. Massonneau, who came here from France about 1790.
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