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McCarthy Col. E. J., po Red Hook, farmer and retired mer- chant, 50 acres, born in Saratoga county in 1807, set- tled in connty in 1863, was Assistant Cashier New York City Custom House six years; first wife, daugh- ter of Hon. Jeremiah Russel; and second, daughter of Hon. Henry Staats; one child liviog-Russel. Father, Moses Mccarthy, soldier of Revolutionary war
Martin Edward, p o Red Hook, farmer, 140 acres, born in Red Hook, February 18, 1811.
Metzger George Ad em, po Red Hook, farmer, 268 acres, born in Illensbwang, Sandgericht, Dinkelsbubl. Bavaria, Ger- many, December 15, 1827, settled iu county April 24, 1854; wife Fredericka Hahn, born in Bavaria. Nov. 9. 1834; married in 1859; children for; purchased farm in 1869.
Miller Henry E., p o Red Hook, tobacco manuf., born in Red Hook in 1836; wife Martha VanSteenburgh, of Rhine- heck; one daughter-Emma L. Miller. Father, David Miller of same town.
Moore Clarence L., p o Madalin, merchant, owns 6 acres, born in Tivoli, January 12, 1846, has been town clerk; wife Carrie G. Risedorf; married in 1875; one son-Alfred L. Father, Alfred L., son of Wm. P., son of Philip Moore.
Moore Rev. John W., po Red Hook, rector of Christ Church, horn in New York City, February 25, 1825, settled in county April 6, 1861, has been rector of several churches in Westchester. St. Lawrence and Rich- mund counties: wite Frances H. Weber, of Fairfield, Herkimer county, N Y .; married October 10, 1854: children six. living J. W. Moore was a graduate of Columbia College, New York, and of Gen. Theological Seminary of the P. E. church and rector of present parish twenty years.
HISTORY OF DUCHESS COUNTY.
Mooney Edward, po Upper Red Hook, portrait painter, born iu New York City, March 25, 1813, settled in county in 1855; wife Laura A. Blanchard, of Boston; one child, living-Ella. Father, Win. L. Moouey, of New York City
Nelson T. B , p o Upper Red Hook, farmer, 108 acres, born in Red Hook, Mareb 22, 1827; wife Mary Jane Feller, second wife Hannah C Myers; one child-Wm. A. Parents, Samuel and Christina Nelson, natives of Duchess county.
Nelson Captain Samuel, p o Upper Red Hook, farmer, 208 acres, born in Poughkeepsie, died February 4, 1876, was captaiu in war of 1812; wife Christiua Benner of this town; children five, living.
Ormsbee Frank S , po Madalin, attorney and counselor at law, born in Ashlaud, Greene county, settled in county in 1866, bas been clerk of board of supervisors of Greeue county, read law with Olney & Mott, of Catskill, at- tended university of law at Albany, graduated from there in 1864, and admitted to New York bar in 1864; wife Mary C Wagner, of Columbia county; married in June, i877.
Pe elor Philip. p o Madalin, dealer in general merchandise, born in Red Hook, March 9, 1830; wife Catharine O. Fingar, of Columbia connty; married February 6, 1854; chil- dren five, living. Father, Philip, son of Conrad Peelor wbo came here and settled after war of Revolution.
Phillips Theodore, po Red Hook, grain and hay farmer and stock raiser. 416 acres, horn in Columbia county, Sep- tember 25, 1845, settled in county in 1846; wife Rachel Link, second wife Matilda Coon; one child, living- Wm T. Parents, Jacob and Susanna Phillips.
Phillips A. H., p o Nevis, Columbia county, farmer, born in Milan, November 28, 1820; wife Emma E. Feller, of Milan: children five-Romelia; David F .; Wm. II .; George A .; Lizzie E. Parents. Jacob and Elizabetb. Pitcher Andrew K., p o Upper Red Hook, farmer, 80 acres, born in Upper Red Hook, May 31, 1812, is elder and has been deacon of church; wite Mary Ann Hoffman, of New York City; children five. Father, Jobn W., son of William Pitcher.
Prister Albert, po Red Hook, editor and proprietor "Red Hook Journal," born in Columbia county, April 4. 1845, set- tled in county April 4, 1860; wife L. E. Allendorf, of Red Hook; married December 11. 1823; one child.
Platt Rev. G. Lewis, po Tivoli, rector of St. Paul's church, born in Washingtou, Conn. Feb. 8, 1819, settled in this county Sept. 1, 1859; first wife Sarah D. Willard, of Greenfield, Mass,, married in 1848; children four; sec- ond wife Clara Gibsou, of Great Barrington, married in 1856; children five.
Proper Norman S., p o Red Hook, farmer and architect, 134 acres, born iu Livingston, Columbia county, Nov. 9, 1834, settled in this oounty in IS?I, is president of Farmers' Town Mutual Insurance Co .; wife Martba K Tinklepaugh. of Schoharie county, married March 30, 1871. Parents David and Helen Proper, natives of Columbia couuty.
Queen Daniel V., p o Tivoli, overseer for E. A. Liviugston, born in Red Hook Jan. 19, 1812, has been president of the village; wife Julia Ann Oakley, of Columbia county, married June 10, 1:42; children six, three living- Montgomery, Frances, Lillie. Has been in same busi- ness twenty-five years. Father Samuel Queen.
Rockefeller Wm., p o Madalin, restaurant keeper, born in New York city, settled in this county in 1863. Father Wal- ter Rockefeller.
Rockefeller Peter I., p o Upper Red Hook, farmer, 134 acres, born in Orange county in 179), settled in this county iu 1826, was in war of 1812. died June 7, 1874; wife Elizabeth Petrie, born in Columbia county in 1800, married in 1817; one daughter, one grand-daughter- Ellen P. Wright. two great-grandchildren-Florence E. and Evert F. Wright.
St. John Horace W., p o Red Hook, manufacturer of carriages and wagous. and machine repairer, horn in Orange county in 1838, settled in this county in 1866; wife Mary T. Lambertson, married in 1863, died April 9, 1878; children four living. Parents Samuel and Nancy St. John.
Salpaugh Jonas, p o Madalin, proprietor of Madalin Hotel, born in Germantown, Columbia county, settled in this conuty in 1860. Father Conrad Saulpaugh.
Saulpaugh Eugene, p o Tivoli, farmer and fruit grower. 118 acres, born in Red Hook 1854; wife Eva D. Sagendorf, of Germantown, married in 1876; children two. Father, Edward, son of John I. Saulpangh.
Saulpaugh Robert. p o Madalin, farmer, 105 acres, born in Red Hook March 28, 1835, has been highway commissioner; wife Rachel Clum, of Germantown, married Nov 17, 1859; children one living-Robert Franklin, Parents, John I. and Maria (Lasher) Saulpaugh.
Sands Charles E., p o Annandale, farmer, 80 acres, born in N. Y. city Feb. 27, 1834, settled in this county in Novem- ber, 1859, was supervisor in 1878; wife Letitia Camp- bell, of N. Y. city, married in 1857; children six.
Scudder Rev. E. C., p o Upper Red Hook, pastor of St. John's Reformed church, born in Ceylon in 1828, has been missionary in India for twenty years; was educa- ted at Western Reserve college of Hudson, Ohio, ordained in 1855, called to this church in 1877, installed its pastor in 1878 ; wife Sarah Tracy, of Ohio, married in 1855; children seven living.
Shook Alva D. and Edward L .. p o Rock City, grain farmers, born on same farm. Father, John A Shook, born on this farm, was son of John Shook, who bought same farm wheu a young mau.
St. Stephen's College, p o Annandale.
Shook Aaron, p o Red Hook, farmer, born in Red Hook, Deo. 6, 1811, is collector; wife Catharine Maria Cramer, born in this town Nov. 2. 1813, married Dec 1, 1830; chil- dren seven. Parents, Johu and Coruelia Shook, na- tives of this town.
Stickle Phillip H., p o Red Hook, farmer and supervisor, 250 acres, boru on this farm Aug. 21, 1812; wife Nellie Ring, of Rhinebeck, married in 1863; children two liv- ing-Alva aud Frank Stickle. Parents, Peter and Sally Stickle.
Straat George R., p o Annandale, farmer, 200 acres, horn in this town Sept. 7. 1822; wife Caroliue Clum, of Cler. mont, married in 1849; one daughter-Luella. Father, Anthony A. is son of Anthony Straat.
Sturges Hon. Edward, po Madalin, farmer, assessor and ice dealer, 213 acres, born in Columbia county in 1823, set- tled in this county in 1871, was member of assembly two years; wife Helen Clum, of Columbia county, mar- ried April 2, 1849; children four. Parents, Peter Stur- ges, native of Conn .. aud Cornelia, of Columbia county. Tanner Almelia Staats, po Madalın, farmer 118 acres, born in Red Hook; husband Henry Tanner, died March 8, 1872, was married May 8, 1855; children one-Cathariue C. Father, Henry Staats, one of the prominent busi- ness men of the town, died Nov. 9, 1874.
Teal Andrew E., p o Red Hook. farmer, 110 acres, born in Rhine- beck April 26, 1832; wife Emeline Traver, of Rhinebeck, married June 10, 1856; children two living. Parents, Henry G. and Julia Ann (Traver) Teal.
Teator Johu N., p o Upper Red Hook, carpenter and joiuer, born in Red Hook Feh. 26, 1830, is highway commis- sioner; wife Maggie Hart, of Livingston, Columbia county; childreu one-Bertba. Parents Jacob P. aud Catherine Teator, natives of this county.
Teator Andrew, p o Upper Red Hook, farmer and fruit grower, 182 acres, born on same farm Feb. 19, 1819; wife Ruth Monfort, of this county, married in 1854; children two -Alida E. and William S. Father, Ileury H., is son of Henry Teator, who was in the Revolution
Ten Broeck Lorenzo, p o Red Hook, farmer, 111 acres, born in Livingston, Columbia county, Oct. 9, 1843, settled in tbis county in 1844; wifo Susie E. Nelson, of Wappin- ger's Falls, married March 9, 1870; children two-S. Nelson and Addie. Father, Samuel T'en Broeck, of Rhinebeck.
Thompson Wm. F and J. M., p o Red Hook, farmers, 69 acres, horn in Red Hook. Wm. F. is married, and J M single. Parents, George and Catherine Thompson, natives of this town.
Tinklepaugh Edward L., p o Red Hook, farmer, 140 acres, born iu Clermont in February, 1852, settled iu this county in 1826; wife Ada Platner, married Oct. 10, 1876. Father, Capt E. L. Tinklepaugb, native of Columbia county. Tompkins Peter, p o Red Hook, farmer and giaiu ralser, 498 acres, born in Milan Jan. 30, 1810; wife Eliza C. Lown, of Rhluebeck, married in 1837, died Aug. 31, 1874; chil- dren nine living. Parents, Aristides and Elizabeth (Bice) Tompkins
Traver Edgar L., p o Red Hook, farmer and stock dealer, 250 acres, born in Rhineheck March 22, 1829, has been supervisor and assessor: first wife, Anua M. Snyder, second wife Catherine Beuedict; children two. House be now occupies is a stone mausion built 150 years ago. Father, Evert L. Traver, native of Rhinebeck. Vosburgh George S., farmer, 151 acres, born in Red Hook April 6, 1814, has been deacon and elder of the church thirty- eight years; wife Maria Proper, of Clermont, married in March, 1846; childreu eight living. Parents Jacob aud Hannah Vosburgh.
Williams Rev. J. L., p o Madalin, pastor of 1st Baptist church. born in Saugerties June 16, 1842, settled in this county April 1, 1876, was ordained May 24, 1876; wife Emily B. Jones, of Sangerties, married June 19, 1866; children three living. Was educated at Saugerties institute, and engaged in mercantile business until called to pastorate.
RHINEBECK.
Ackert D E , p o Rhinebeck.
Ackert Phillip J., p o Rock City, farmer, 141 acres, born in Rhinebeck in 1832, has been custom house officer in New York, is married and has one child.
Allen George F., carpenter, born in towu in 1857; wife Eva, daughter of Win. E. Worden.
Barton R. C, dealer in fecd and grain, born in this county in 1815
Barringer Robert L., p o Rhinebeck, cooper, born in Red Hook in 1849, has been inspector; wife H. Lovre, married in 1870.
Bowne I. S., p o Rhinebeck.
Brooks E., p o Rhinebeck. Carroll W. and Son, p o Rhinebeck.
Cramer Baronet, farmer, 122 acres, horn in town in 1804; wife Catharine Hendricks; children two.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Collins Martin W., p o Rhinebeck, school commissioner, born in Pleasant Valley Oet. 14, 1847; wife Emily M. Foster, of Pleasant Valley, married Dec. 20, 1877; children one,
Cotting Frederick, po Rhinebeck.
Crandall Gurnsey, farmer, 275 acres, born in Milan In 1835; wife May A. Teal, has been teacher seventeen years.
Cramer John N., po Rhinebeck.
Cramer Charles J, farmer and owner of cider mill, born in this county in 1812, has been justice of village; wife E. Van Strenbergh; children two.
Covert Michael P., principal of public school, born in Charlton, Saratoga county In 1814, settled in this county In 1843. Coombe John, p o Rhinebeck.
De Garmo James M., p o Rhinebeck.
Eaton Alfred G., p o Rhinebeck, teamster, born In Montgomery county in 1839, settled in this county In 1868; wife Ella Davis, of Albany county, married In 1866; children four.
Eighmy George, po Rhinebeck, wagon and carriage manufac- turer, has been collector and assessor; wife Catherine McCarthy
Eighmy Alvin, p o Rhinebeck.
Esselstyn George, p o Rhinebeck, attorney and counsellor, born in Claverack, Columbia county, Sept 27, 1841, settled In this county March 20, 1865; wife Florence Cowles, of Farrington, Conn .. marrled June 17, 1868; children 7.
Emerson R B., p o Rhinecliff.
Elseffer Louls D., p o Rhinebeck.
Fellows George, po Rhinebeck, is an agent, born in Rhinebeck in 1830, has been assessor; wife Elizabeth Ring.
Gallagher Charles, farmer, 54 acres, born in Ireland March 17, 1806, settled In this county in 1865, Is married; children four.
Gallagher Herschel, p o Ithincheck, farmer, 136 acres, born in N. Y. city in 1853, settled in this county in 1864; wife Estelle Williams, of Rhinebeck, marrled In 1818; chil- dren one. Pioneer famlly of Willlams live near vil- Jage of Rhinebeck
Gillender Thenphilus, po Rhinebeck, justice of peace, born in N Y, city July 31, 1814, settled In this county Jan I, 1832, owns one acre of land ; wife Jane Ann Schell, of Rhinebeck, married June 4, 1834; children four.
Green Robert M., po Rhinebeck, farmer and fruit grower, 137 acres, born in Milan In 1827, has been commissioner of highways; wife Ann E. Vall, married In 1851; chll- dren seven.
Greene Walter M., born in town of Rhinebeck in 1833, owns 135 acres; wife Mary J. Town; children two.
Guilford D. H', po Rhinebeck, merchant tallor, born in Man- chester, Eng. In 1833, settled In this county In 1852: wife Julia Mack : children six living ; Ist wife lfarrlet Myers. Grube Andrew, p o Rhinebeck.
Griffith J. G , po Rhinebeck, clergyman.
Hammick Joseph T., manufacturer of pianos and organs, born in New Haven, Conn July 26, 1828, settled In this county May 1, 1867; wife S. Emeline Newman, of Egre- mont. Mass., married Dec. 21, 1855.
Hermans A. J., born in town of Red Hook, house bullt in 1200. Ilamling J. C., po Rhinebeck.
Hutchings Alfred H , po Red Jfook, farmer, 188 acres, born in Columbia county In 1811, settled In this county In 1860; wife Ilenietta Pinder, of this county,
Ilutton George, silversmith, settled in this county in 1817.
Hill Edwin, p o Rhinebeck, born In Winchester, N. II. Feb. 2. 1820, settled in this county in February 181 ; wife Cath- erine Cramer, of Rhinebeck, married Det. 22. 1845; chil- dren three.
Ilager William H., p o Rhineheck.
Ifeermance Martin, po Rhinebeck.
Hester Thomas E .. po Rhinecliff
Johnson William J., p o Rhinebeck, restaurant, born in town in 1832, has been an organist; first wife Helen Jackson; second wife Jane Cross; one adopted child.
Judson N. W. U., p o Rhinebeck.
Kipp J. If , Farmer, 5 acres, born in town of Rhinebeck In 1829, has been supervisor; wife Fannle M Lewis, of Ulster county, married Nov 24, 1858; children seven.
Kip Miss Catherine, p o Rhinebeck, ancestors carne In this county about 1688. Kip Willlam Bergh, p o Rblsebeck.
Klley Thomas, p o Rhinebeck, coachman, born in Ireland In 1834. settled in this county in 1855; wife Mary Doran, of Ulster county; children plne.
Kellye Robert, no Rhinebeck. Latson II. p o Rhinebeck.
Lewis Wilflam II., po Rhinebeck, farmer, 323 acres, born In Cister county In 18M. settled In this county In 1837, has been coffretor and Assessor : wife Eleanor Klp. married April 23, 1835 : children slx.
Lott L. Walter, p o Rhinebeck, pastor of Reformed Church, born In Brooklyn Aug. 12, 1853, settled In this county Sept. 13, 1879.
Luther Philip, p o Rhinebeck. farmer, born In Bavarla, Ger- many, settled In this county In 1871 ; wife Catherine Schroth, of Germany ; one child.
Lansing Dr. B , po Rhinebeck. Lowng. Willlam A., po Rhinebeck. MeGrath T. Frank, po Rhinecliff.
Mendell P .J. born In Germany In IS15, settled In this county In 1871 : barber, wife Lovinia Flex,
Murch David, farmer, 13214 acres, born In Germany in 142x. settled in this county In 1840 ; wife Marla Deldrick of Rhinebeck ; children three.
Monfort James A , po Rhinebeck, denler In flour and feed, born In town Feb. 2, 1812, has been justice of the prace ; wife Anna Traver, marrled March 2, 1861; children three.
Olmsted A. F., D. D, p o Rhinebeck, minister In Prot. Epis. copal Church, born in East Hartford, Conn., Aug. 22, 1818, settled in this county Nov. 1, 1866 ; wife Caroline E. Olmstead, of Catskill, Greens county ; marrled Oct, 3, 1814
('Brien John, po Rhinebeck.
Ostrom John G., po Rhinebeck.
Palmer T. G .. po Rblupbeck.
Pells David H., p o Red Hook, farmer, 261 neres, born In Red Hook in 1821, Is married, children, two.
Pottenburgh Jacob H., po Rhinebeck, born In town of Rbine- beck May 15, 1835 ; wife Adda Marshall, married In 1860, one child.
Proper Robert, po Rhinebeck, farmer 144 acres, born In Colum- bia county, settled In this county in 1856 ; wife Miss Weatherwax, of Millan, married In 1812 ; children, three Iving
Qulek Peter R , po Rhinebeck, lumber dealer, born In Rhine. beck Oct. 20, 1834 ; wife Fandore J. Thompson, of Red Hook, married Nov. 6, 1836 ; children, two Ilving.
Ramsdell Electus, p o Rhinebeck, farmer born In Greene county in 1835, settled In this county In 1874 ; wife Carrie Van Steenbergh. Electus has been taller In the Nat. Bank. Rider Lewis, po Rhinebeck.
Robson Walter S, carriage trimmer, born in Poughkeepale, March 1, 1812. has been constable nine years ; wife Susan A. Beever, of Putnam county,
Rosenkranz Louls, dealer In tin ware and stoves, born In New York City In 1849, settled In this county In 1868; wife Annle Wade, married July 3, 1869 ; children thres.
Roof, I. H., p o Rblnebeck
Russell Isaac F., born In this county In 1499, has been post- master overtwenty years, and supervisor three years. First wife Eliza Briges, married In 1822.children twelve. Second wife married In 1860. Isaac F. was soldler In the revolutionary war, father Isaac Russell one of early settlers In the county.
Rynders Jacob, p o Rhinebeck, dealer in boots and shoes, born In town In 1813 ; wife Charity Rynders.
Savage Thomas S po Rhinecliff, pastor of Church of the As. censlon, born In Middletown, Conn., In 1801. settled In this county in 1869, has been foreign missionary, was In Yale College In 1825 and In medleal college In 1833.
Schell Willlam R., po Rhinebeck, born In Rbluebeck In October 1814 ; wife llannah Schell, of Rhinebeck ; childrentwo. Schozver Mrs. G. W. po Rhinebeck
Schultz B. F, p o Rhinsellff, steamboat owner, born In town of Rhinebeck In 1907, has been captain thirty years ; wife Mary Banker, roarrled May 6, 1829 ; children slx.
Shaffer Alonzo B .. po Rhinebeck, blacksmith, born In town of Rhinebeck in 1815 : wife Martha Elghmy, married In 1866 ; children four.
Shop Heury, po Rock City, farmer, 86 neres, born In Rhinebeck in 1808 ; wie Ann E. Lown, one child. Shop and Lowns old residents,
Secor H. N., p o Rhinebeck.
Scott Rev. L. Walter, po Rhinebeck, clergyman.
Sherwood Isaac, wholesale grocer, born In this county in 1419, has been assessor ; wife May K. Herrlek, of Duchess county, marrled in 1815, one child.
Sipperly Wm. If .. po Rhinebeck, harness manufacturer, born In Red Book In 1812, has been town clerk two years ; wife Lucy M. Rickert, married In 1861, one child. Famlly were carly residents.
Smith WillIam A., p o Rhinebeck, cigar manufacturer, born In town of Rhinebeck In 1813, has been collector, Father Edward Smith
Strobel William D D.D, p o Rhinebeck, clergyman, born In Charlestown, S. C .. May 17, 1808, settled In this county In 1851 ; wife Abby Anne Engs, of New York City, mar- rled May 7, 1815 ; children five Ilving.
Smith E. MF p o Rhinebeck
Thorn f H., p o Rhinebeck, cashler Ist Nat. Bank born In Mlan Sept. 5. 1839; wife Henrietta E. Tborn, of Clinton, married April 223 1968, children, two.
Thorn William H . po Rhinebeck, bank clerk, born In Milan July 22. 1854 ; wife Ellen E Coon, of Red Hook marrled July 22, 1879.
Tompkins John. p o Rhinebeck. farrer, 128 acres, born In Milan Dec. 13 1MB; first wife Amelin Straat, of Red Ilook, one eblid; second wife Mary Tompkins.
TenBroeck Walter L , po Rhinebeck.
Traver Alexander, po Rhinebeck. farmer. 145 porem, born In town of Rhinebeck In 1821; wife Cornella Traver, of Rhinebeck, married about 1930; children. Ihrep.
Traver Virgil C., po Rhinebeck, retired farm .r. born In Rbine. beck Nov. 19, 1829; wife Jane M. Judson, of Rhinebeck. marrled March 30. 1958.
Trempor Bros . po Rhinebeck. Traver Alexander S. po Rhinebeck,
Traver K. S . po Rhinebeck, farmer.
VanSteenburg Wn., p o Rhinebeck, farmer W) acres, born In 1a1; wife Margaret Benner, of Red Hook, marrled June 3, J92
Well- Frank B . po Rhinebeck.
Welch Simon, p o Rbinebeck
Welch Alfred, farmer, Ils acres, born In town In I-fl. has been Justice of peace, wife fano V. Elghmy. of Rhinebeck cblidren, four
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HISTORY OF DUCHESS COUNTY.
Way James E., p o Rhinebeck, farmer, 90 acres, born In Colum- bia county in 1832, settled in this county in 1817, has been trustee First Pres. chuich ten years; wife Martha Follows.
Welch John M., po Rhinebeck, farmer, 120 acres, born in town of Rhinebeck in 1842; wife Florence A. Holmes, mar- ried April 14, 1874, one child. Holmes family old resi- dents.
Westfall Frank, butcher, born in town in 1845, has been col- lector; wife Sarah E. Westfall. Frederick Cotting, born in town July 20, 1805, farmer, retired, has been assessor and town auditor, is married and has two children living.
Wirtz M. p o Rhinebeck.
Wygaut M. II., p o Rhinebeck.
STANFORD.
Allen George L., p o Willow Brook, farmer, 132 acres, born in this county in 1830: wife Maryetta Smith, of Randolph Vt., married in 1852, two daughters.
Ambler S. H., po Stissing, merchant, born in Connecticut in 1824, settled in this county in 1810. is postmaster; wife Olive Bois, of county, married in 1850; children five. Beckwith George, po Stissing, farmer, 180 acres, born in this county in 1814; wife Abby E. Thompson, born in town, married in 1813; children seven, Father was in war of 1812, and grandfather in war of Revolution.
Butts J. W .. po Mcintyre, farmer and produce agent 250 acres, born in town in 1835, is now supervisor; wife Tamma A. Humphrey of town, married in 1861; children three. Grandparents were among early settlers in county, Leonard S., po Bangali, farmer, 100 acres, born in Carman county Jan. 3. 1821; wife Emma J. Preston, born in town in 1837, married in 1857: children two. Great- grandfather one of first settlers in town of Dover.
Carpenter Morgan. po Shekomeko, farmer 300 acres, born in town in 1854; wife Virginia Bartlett, of Virginia, mar- ried Dec. 14, 1876.
Carpenter J. S., po Shekomeko, farmer, 1,000 acres, born in town in 1828, has been member of Assembly and super- visor four terms; wife Sarah Wilson, of county, mar- ried in 1860; children six.
Conklin Milford, po Attlebury, farmer 309 acres, born in county in 1819, has been supervisor and excise com- missioner; wife Mary E. Husted, born in town, mar- ried in 1844; danghters three.
Cookingham Platt V., p o Shunpike, farmer, 83 acres, born in town in 1841, has been inspector of elections; wife Antonette B. Preston, of town married in 1862; chil- dren, four. Grandparents came to county at early day, Cornelius Alfred M., p o LaFayetteville, farmer, 200 acres, born in Stanford, Dec. 30, 1830, has been assessor and in- spector of elections; wife Louisa S Rowe, born in Milan, married Sept. 13, 1859; children two.
Cooper Gilbert, p o Bangall, farmer, 255 acres, born in town of Fishkill, March 23, 1820.
Cornelius F. J. po Willow Brook, farmer 240 acres, born in county in 1829; wife Rosanna S. Drum, born in county in 1831, married in 1858; children three.
Deuell Geo. S., p o Bangall, farmer and apiarian, 145 acres, born in town in 1830; wife Maria S. Haight, born in county, married in 1865; children three. Homestead purchased in 1827.
Earle Mary E., p o Stanfordville, farmer, 147 acres, born in Con- necticut in 1829, settled in county in 1864; husband Martin Earle, married in 1850, died in 1862; children four.
Eddy Robert II , po Amenia City,
Ferris Miss S. A., p o Bangall; father John Ferris died in 1865. His father and grandfather were among early settlers. Fridy Orrin F., p o Stanfordville, farmer, 110 acres, born in Al. bany in 1843. settled in county in 1862; wife Phebe C. Buckmoer, of Indiana, married in 1866; children four, Germond H., p o Willow Brook, farmer, 194 acres, born in town in 1821; wife Emily Adsit, of this county, married in 1843; children four. Father among early settlers.
Germond S. W., p o Sti-sing, farmer, 200 acres, born in county in 1838, has been supervisor. Father born in county, Guernsey Daniel W .. p o Poughkeepsie, attorney, owns 10%% acres of land, born in Stanford, March 29, 1834; wife Emily Millard, born in Pawling, married June 10,1870; children five.
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