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Haviland Barclay, po Millbrook, farmer, born in this county Dec. 21, 1812 ; wife, Susan Treadway, of this county, born in 1866, married in 1846; children three,-Catha- rine A., Isaac E., and Caroline E Eleazer Haviland, born in Conn. in 1777, came to this county in 1801, died in 1867; wife. Abigail Hiller, born in this county in 1776, married in 1798, died in 1853.
Ham Eugene, p o Verbank, farmer, 400 acres, born in this county in 1850. Father, Jonathan Ham, born in this county Jan 11, 1805, died in 1834; wife, Mary Vincent, born in this county in 1816, married in 1849; children three,-Helen. Elizabeth, Eugene.
Hart Phillip, born in Rhode Island, settled in this county in Hartsville, which is named for him, about 1750, cleared and improved a large farm, was the last of a large family, and died in 1880. Mr. Hart was one of the prominent men of the county during his life-time.
Hammond Andrew B, p o Little Rest, farmer, 150 acres, born in this county in 1822, has been supervisor and asses- sor ten years; wife, Sarah E. Conklin, born in this county in 1829. married in 1856; children four, - Anna, born in 1856; George in 1858; Conklin in 1860; Isaac B., in 1862. Benjamin Hammond. born in this county in 1774, died in 1858. Samuel Hammoud, one of the early settlers, born in Dartmouth, Mass., settled in this county about 1766.
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PERSONAL, STATISTICS.
Haight Sally, p o Coffin Summit, farmer. 364 acree, born on homestead in this county in 1800. Father, Nicholae H. Haight. horn in this county in 1777; wife Phebe Skidmore, born in this county in 1781, married in 1802; children five, one living. Nicholas H. Haight, born in this county in 1749, died in 1827. Jacob Haight, born in Long Island, was the first settler in this county. Edmund Butler, born in Ireland in 1838. settled in this connty in 1854, married in October 1865; children eix.
Haight Reuben, p o Millbrook, retired merchant and farmer, horn in Ulster county in 1820, settled in this county in 1830, owns fourteen acres land and homestead. Father, Jonathan H. Haight, born in this connty in 1791, died in 1874; wife Sally Clapp, of this county, born in 1789, married in 1817, died in 1860; children six. five now living-Henry. born in 1818: Reuben; Elizabeth, in 1824; Mary, in 1826; Phebe, in 1829.
Haines Clark W., p o Millbrook, farmer, 150 acres, born in this county in 1837. Father Morehouse Haines, born in Connecticut in 1799, came to this county in 1810, died in 1857, farmer.
Haines William, p o Washington Hollow, farmer, 105 acres, born in Red Hook in 1807; wife Jnlia E. Neher, born in this county in 1809. married in 1829. died in 1858; children nine, three living-Emily C., Eliza A., La Resse W.
Hallock F. W., p o Millbrook, farmer, 140 acres, horn in New Jersey in 1853, settled in this county in April 1878; wife Elizabeth Collard, of England, married in 1872; chil- dren two - Edward W. and William A.
Ham Milton, p o Washington Hollow, retired farmer, 400 acres, horn in Washington in 1802; wife Phebe F. Ferris, of Pawling, married in 1855; children three-John M., Sarah E., George C. Conrad Ham, born on same farm in 1757, died in 1850, aged 93 years, farmer. Grand- father emigrated from Germany at an early day.
Hart John, p o Dover Plains, farmer 90 acres, born in Washing- ton in 1842, wife Mary E. Tompkins, born in this county in 1842, married in 1861 Lewis Tompkins, born in this county in 1805, died in 1865; wife Susan Nacse, born in this county in 1814, married in 1841; children seven, three living.
Heermans John E., p o Millbrook, farmer, 80 acres, born in this county in 1837. Father, John Heermans, born in Ulster county in 1804, settled in this connty in 1814, died in September 1876, carpenter and builder. Wil- liam Heermans, born in Ulster county, settled in this county in 1814.
Hicks John P., p o Shunpike, farmor, 156 acres, born in this county in 1816. Father, Benjamin Hicks, born in Pleasant Valley in 1794, died in 1860; children six, three now living-John, Frederick and Margaret.
Howard Beverly W., p o Mabbettsville, farmer, 211 acres, born in Baltimore in 1850, settled in this county in 1874; wife Laura H. Coffin, born in this county in 1857, mar- ried in 1878; children one-Samuel B.
Hope John, p o Millbrook, farmer, 400 acres, horn in England in 1830, settled in this county in 1874; wife Marion Lit- tle, born in Scotland in 1832, married in 1856; children six-Joseph L., Marion, John, Margaret J., Diana, Alexander D.
Humeston Thomas P., p o Dover Plains, farmer and proprietor of saw-mill, 25 acres, has been excise commissioner; wife Haunah A. Underhill, born in this county in 1826, married Jannary 13, 1847. Father, James Humee- ton, born in Dover, died in 1871 aged 76 yeare, was wagon manufacturer.
Humeston John J., p o Little Rest, farmer, carpenter and huilder, 160 acres. born in Washington in 1835; wife Lydia A. Deuel, horn in this county in 1831, married in 1861; children two-May T. born in 1863, Phebe 4. in 1866. Jacob Denel, born in Dover in 1797, died October 27, 1879; wife Charity Gould of this county, married in 1829.
Ilumphrey Samuel S., p o Shunpike, farmer, 150 acres. born in this connty in 1845, was elected assessor in 1878; wife Mary Barton of this county, married in 1867; children two. John Humphrey, born in this county in 1800, died in 1855, tarmer and huilder. Jamee Humprey, born in this county in 1777, died in 1847.
Irish Jonathan, p o Dover Plains, farmer, 160 acres, born in Pawling in 1794, died in June, 1876; wife Melissa Cook, horn in Dover in 1847, married in 1862; children two- Charles J. horn in 1863, Sarah E. in 1866. Elias Irish born in this conuty in 1830.
Kinny Edward R . p o Lithgow, farmer, 174 acres, born in this county in 18220; wife Catharine White, born in Wash- ington in 1829. married in 1860; one child-Edwin R. born in 1870. Father, Roswell Kinney, born in this county in 1777, died in 1821.
Law John G., machine shop and foundry, born in Westchester county, settled in this county in 1853, founder of machine shop in 1845; wife Anna Swift of this county, married in 1852; one daughter. Beriah Swift, horn in Massachusetts.
Losee Jamee H , p o Verbank, farmer, 110 acres, born in this county January 1, 1816: wife Mary Mott of this county, married October 12, 1842, died July 30 1850; one child - George W, born July 26, 1843; second wife Marla Donghty of this county, married in 1852. James Loeee, Jr., horn in this county October 23, 1780, died in 1852; wife Mary Vail, born in 1785, married September 12, 1802, died 1852.
Losee Harris, p o Mabbettsville, farmer and drover, 90 acres, horn in Madison County In 1809, settled in this county in 1824; wife Rachael Butts. born in this county in 1807, married in 1843; children four-Charles H., Catharine M., Zadie T., and Phebe T. William Losce. born in thie county in 1784, died in 1850; farmer and stock dealer.
Mabbett Solomon, p o Mabbettsville, farmer, 155 acres, born in this county in 1820. Father, Samuel Mabbett, horn in Washington County in 1786; wife Mary Huestis, born in 1790, died in 1865; children five, one living. Titne Mabbett, born in 1765, died in 1803; children two- Phebe and Samuel.
McCormac Charles N., p o Washington Hollow, farmer and blacksmith, born in Morris county, New Jersey, in 1810, settled in this county in 1835, owns homestead and two shops; wife Catharine Simons of this coun. ty, married January 1, 1840, died in 1873; second wife Amelia Edgar, born in Albany county in 1847, came to this county in 1855, married in 1877; one child- Charles E.
Merritt Stephen H .. p o Mill Brook, farmer, 140 acres, born in this county in 1847; wife Helen Ham of this county, married in 1873; one child-Eugene, died in 1875. Merritt Isaac, p o Millbrook, drygoods merchant in New York City, cotton manufacturer and wool speculator, horn in this county in 1779, and died here; wife Eliza Hart of this connty, married in 1821, died in 1848; children seven-Amelia H born in 1822, Philip H., in 1:25, Alfred in 1827, William H in 1829, Richard P. in 1833, Isaac N. in 1838, Charles F. in 1844. Second wife Mary Merritt of Pawling, married in 1850; one son-Daniel T., horil in 1856.
Mosher Charles, p o Lithgow, miller. 124 acres, born in Wash . ington in 1834. Howard T. Mosher, born in Washington in 1829, farmer. Howland H. Mosher, born in this coun- ty in 1805, died in 1877, farmer; wite Maria Tompkins, born in this county in 1806; children five.
Northrup Homer, p o Washington Hollow, farmer, 245 acres, born in this county in 1836; wife Jane A. Greene of this county, married in 1873; one child- Inez. Seneca S. Northrup, born in this county in 1808, died in 1866. Reynolds Warren, p o Lithgow, farmer, 177 acres, horn in Columbia county in 1821, settled in county in 1860; wife Mary Morey, born in Washington in 1819, married in 1859; first wife Hannah Carpenter, of Columbia county, married in 1843, died in 1850; children three.
Rozell William, p o Washington Hollow, farmer, 50 acres, boru in county in 1805; wife Julia A. Burnet, born in this county in 1805, married in 1880; first wife Sarah Burnet, married in 1830, died in 1848; one child >arah A. Sackett Artemas E , p o Lithgow, retired farmer, 230 acres, has been assessor and held other town offices; wife Laura Hoffman born in county, married in 1823; children four. Father Jehiel Sackett, horn in county in 1776, died in 1830.
Shaw Henry, p o Millbrook, blacksmith, born in town of Wash- ington in 1844; wife Amelia Briggs, of Stanford, born in 1850. married September 2, 1871. Mr. Shaw gave first attention to dry goods hnsiness, but not being satisfied afterward learned the trade of blacksmithi of Samuel C. Briggs, opened present shop in 1873, and has now the confidence of many.
Sherrill Jeremiab, po Washington Hollow. farmer. 83 acres, born in Stanford, in 1822; wife Eliza Ann Westfall, of county, married in 1853. Father Isaac Sherrill.born in county, in 1791, died in 1849. Jeremiah Sherrill born in Long Island, settled in county at an early day.
Smith Jesse T., p o Mabbettsville, farmer, 20 acres, horn in Washington in 1820. has held office of constable and others; wife Loni-a Lyman, born in county in 1831, married in 1850, one child, Jane L. born in 1852. Jos. Smith of county died in 1856 aged about 80 years.
Smith Thomas, farmer, 188 acres, born in Washington in 1856; wife Georgia Dates, horn in connty in 1855, married in 1875. Father Thomas Smith, horn in connty in 1812, died in 1875, farmer; children six.
Spurr Norman, p o Lithgow, farmer, 220 acres born in Berk- shire county, Massachusetts in 1815, settled in county in 1870; wife Cornelia Sackett, born in county in 1820, married in 1878. Stephen Sackett horn in county in 1794. died in 1871; wite Rachel Barton horn in county married in 1816, died in 1875; children eight. Leonard Barton, horn in county in 1762, died in June 1811, physician and surgeon.
Sisson Lemuel, po Lithgow, farmer, 200 acres, born in Wash- ington iu 18:7; wife Martha Henry, born in Nova Scotia, married in 1870. Jacob Sisson boru in county in 1792, died in 1874; wife Mary Soul. of county, horn in 1800, married iu 1815; three children, two living.
Sweet George, p o Washington Hollow, fariner, 180 acres, horn in Dover in 1821, has been supervisor, assessor and secretary of county agricultural society, is the oldest secretary in the state. Father Stephen Swift, born in Dover in 1780, died in 1825; his father Stephen Sweet and wife Dorcas Casey were from Rhode Island, and settled in Dover. Stephen Sweet was a mill-wright and erected most of prominent mills of that early das. in county, Stephen Sweet. jr., left three children- Elizabeth, horu in 1820, George, in 1821, and Phebe, in 1824. Present house is oldest in the county huilt before 1740; farm was purchased by John 'litus, from Long Island in 1798, and by present Mr. Sweet in 1840.
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HISTORY OF DUCHESS COUNTY.
Sutton Aaron, p o Coffin Summit, farmer 134 acres, horn in Westchester county in 1793, settled in county in 1833; wife Malissa Pierce, of Westchester county, married in 1816, died in 1828; children two; second wife Anna Haight, of county, married in 1832, died in 1843; chil- dren four; third wife Hannah Carpenter, married in 1845, died in 1876; children six.
Swift Gurdon, p o Millbrook, farmer, 90 acres, horn in Wash- ington in 1844: wife Mary Knapp, of county, married in 1870; one child. Albert A., born in 1871. Richard Swift born in Washington in 1858, retired farmer.
Swift Nathan G., p o Millbrook, farmer. and coal and lumber dealer, 100 acres, horn in Washington in 1817; wife Esther Lane, of Westchester county, married in 1841, died in 1876; children four-Henry H, William L., Albert F., and Edward P. Natban G. Swift establish- ed the coal and lumber yard in 1869, also macbine shop. Lemuel Swift was born on Cape Cod in 1776, came to county in 1789. died in 1845, farmer and maunfacturer of wagons. Abraham Swift born in Massachusetts, settled in county in 1789 on farm where N. G. Swift now lives.
Taber James, p o Coffin Summit, farmer, 60 acres, born in Wash- ington in 1812, died in October 1874; wife Jane Dennis, born in this county in 1817, married in 1835; children eight living-Isaac D. horn in 1836, Catherine E., in 1839, Mary J .. in 1841. Joseph J., in 1843, James E., in 1846. Francis E., in 1819, Henry J , in 1852, died in 1866, Carry, born in 1855, and Byron in 1861.
Tallman David S , horn in this county in 1830. was supervisor in 1851, '62 and '63, and one of committee for huilding county house in 1864; wife Angeline Hall, of this county, married in 1865; children four.
Thorne John C .. p o Millhrook, farmer, born in this county in 1824; wife Mary Russ, born in this county in 1824, mar- ried in 1840; children three-Charles H., Florence L. B., Frank.
Thorne Edwin. p o Millbrook. 550 acres, born on present farm in 1826; wife Charlotte F. Pearsall, of New York, mar- ried in 1857: tbree sons-Thomas P., Chester, Oakleigh. Jonathan Thorne, horn in this county in 1801, and Samuel Thorne, born in this county at an early day. Tompkins William C., p o Dover Plains. farmer, 126 acres, born in this county in 1820; wife Catharine Barnes, horn in this county in 1835, married in 1870. Mores Tompkins, born in 1773, died in 1841; wife Magdalena Fryover, horn in this county in 1780, died in 1865; children six. Tompkins William H., p o Little Rest, farmer, 375 acres, born in Washington in 1830; wife Abigail Humphrey, born in this county in 1896. married in 1851; children three, two living-Allen D., born in 1873, Jennie M., in 1878. Thomas l'ompkins, horn in this county iu 1780. died in 1861: wife Abigail Cutler, of Dover, born in 1790, mar- ried in 1825; children two-Enoch and William H.
Tompkins George P., p o Millhrook, general merchant, born in Stanford in 1829, was supervisor for three years from 1876; wife Phehe G Haight. married in 1×53. William E. Smith, born in Pleasant Valley in 1839; wife Mary H De Garmo, of this county, married in 1865; children three. Messrs. Tompkins & Smith were the first men to commence husiness in Millbrook at the time of the completion of the railroad from Fishkill to Millerton in 1870. They have heen very successful, and to-day are the most prominent merchants in town.
Tompkins Enoch, p o Lithgow, farmer, 276 acres, horn in Wash- ington in 1826. has held office of assessor two terms, and others; first wife Miss L. Humphrey, of this county, married in 1832; second wife Harriet Lyman, of this county, married in 1865; children four.
Tripp Eghert J., p o Millbrook, proprietor of hotel. born in Washington Nov. 12, 1844; wife Lannie L. Lloyd, of North East, married in 1865; children three.
Vail Jacob, p o Washington Hollow, farmer, born in this county in 1807; wife, Mary L. Davis, born in this county in 1828: married in 1875; one child, -Willard D. Joseph Vail, born in this county in 1779; died in 1854.
Van Cott Oliver, p o Verhank, farmer. 188 acres horn in Wash- ington in 1832; wife, Elizabetb Hawxhurst, born in Long Island :n 1835; married in 1857; children two .- William E., horn in 1858; George T., horn in 1860. Stephen Van Cott, boru in this county in 1788. died in 1866, farmer. John Van Cott, born in Long Island, was one of the early settlers in this county, coming in 1790.
Vanderburgh E. M., p o Lithgow, farmer, 230 acres, born in Columbia county in 1820, settled in this county in 1845, has held the office of superintendent of schools two terms, and others; first wife, Hannah Sutherland, of this county, married in 1844. died in 1853; children three-Julia A., Amelia and Henry; second wife, Kate Lockwood, of this county; married in 1871.
Welling J. M., p o Hibernia, farmer. 240 acres, horn in this county in 1807, has held office of justice of peace and others; wite, Susan Vail, of this county, married in 1830: ebildren two, -William J. and Caroline C. Will- iam Welliug, horn in this county in 1784, died April 21, 1863. His father, Thomas Welling, was born in 1752, died in 1835.
Wing Miss Mary G., p o Coffin Summit. farmer, 235 acres, born in Dover in 1845; father, Thurston Wing, born in this county Feh. 1, 1809, died in 1875; wife, Sarah A. Tripp of tbis county, horn in 1819, married in 1843, died Aug. 5, 1869; children six,-Charles A., horn in 1847; Thurs- ton J., in 1848; Elias B., in 1851; John S., in 1857; George born in 1853, (dead) and Mary T.
WAPPINGER.
Armstrong A. W., p o Wappingers Falls, hardware dealer, born in Greene county December 14, 1826, settled in this county in 1835, has been postmaster; wife Lucy A. Rust, horn in New York City, married in 1849; child- ren two-Charles H. and Elizabeth R.
Akin R. W., p o New Hackensack.
Baxter William. p o Wappingers Falls, physician.
Blythe William, p o Wappingers Falls, sketcher in print works. Bogle William, p o Wappingers Falls, real estate agent.
Brown Elias, p o Wappingers Falls proprietor of comh factory born in Ireland, settled in this county June 22. 1840, has been supervisor, postmaster and president of vil- lage; wife Esther Taylor of England, married in 1854; childreu six.
Boecher August, p o Poughkeepsie.
Brown W. J., p o Wappingers Falls, book-keeper, born in Wap- pingers Falls January 10, 1843, has heen treasurer of village; wife Esther Warhurst of Philadelphia, mar- ried January 4, 1871.
Brennan John J .. p o Wappingers Falls, superintendent of print works.
Cole Caleh M., p o Wappingers Falls, blacksmith, horn in this county in 1811; wife Harriet Colter, married in 1863; children four, three living
Collins Joshna, p o Wappingers Falls, retired. Congreve James M., po Wappingers Falls.
Cottam M., p o Wappingers Falls, agent for print works, born in England in 1820, settled in this county in 1848; wife Harriet C. Hudson of Scotland, married in April, 1880. Cruse Thomas K., physician, born in Baltimore in 1849, settled in this county in 1875.
Cornell Isaac M., p o Wappingers Falls, physician, horn in Rensselaer county in 1851, settled in this county in 1853; wife Kittie E. Darland (deceased), married Octo- ber 30, 1778.
Du Bois John C., p o Wappingers Falls, general merchant, born in this county in 1858.
Halliwell, William, p o Wappingers Falls
Hargreaves Henry, p o Wappingers Falls, designer in print works, horn in England, settled in this county July 18. 1852, has been president of village; wife Eliza Bon- ton, married Octoher 30, 1849; children eight.
Hignell C. W., p o Wappingers Fall, clotbier, born in this county i - 1827, has heen justice of the peace and com- missioner of Highways; wife Mary Vantine, born in this county, married in 1861; children two-Jay and Wilber.
Homan S H., p o Wappingers Falls, dealer in hardware. Hopson F. E., p o New Hackensack, proprietor of store. Howell & Coddington, p o Wappingers Falls.
Hunter John, p o Wappingers Falls.
McGregor George D. p o Wappingers Falls, marhle cutter, born in Rensselaer county in 1846, settled in this county in 1848; wife Emma Osborn of Orange county, married in 1870; children three-Charles, Allie, and Bertie.
Mastin Joseph D., p o New Hackensack, blacksmith.
O'Donnell James, po Wappingers Falls, sketcher in print works, Peacock William M., p o Wappingers Falls.
Redfield J. A., p o Wappingers Falls, undertaker, born in Poughkeepsie March 29, 1846: wife Lizzie Sewell of England. married Octoher 9, 1866; one child-Cora.
Reese W. Henry, p o Wappingers Falls, hanker, born in Phila- delphia March 9, 1836, settled in this county in 1870; wife Mary A. Willis, married January 6, 1864; children four-Margaret N,, Alice L., W. Willis. and Maria N.
Roe Sylvester Jr , p o Wappingers Falls.
Rowe W., p o New Hackensack.
Smith George, p o Wappingers Falls, assistant engineer in print works. Smith Henry T., p o Wappingers Falls, engineer of machinery room. Stoutenburgh William H. H., p o New Hackensack, farmer.
Schrader John L., p o Wappingers Falls, druggist, horn in Hughsonville August 28, 1852; wife Elmira L. Peacock of Wappinger's Falls, married January 18, 1878
Sweet Clayton E .. p o Wappingers Falls, prop. overalls factory. Swezey Ed. G., p o Wappingers Falls, jeweler.
Tinney Bernard J., p o Wappingers Falls, lawyer, horn in this county August 12, 1857, has been village clerk; wife Jenny Gregg of Poughkeepsie, married May 8, 1878; one child -Mary Regina.
Underhill Anthony, p o New Hackensack, physician. Vanderhelt P. B., p o New Hackensack, proprietor of hotel. Van Dyne Edmond B., p o New Hackensack, farmer.
Van Wyck Edmund, p o Wappingers Falls, physician, born in this county in 1850; wite Emma McGlenn of New York City. married in 1876.
Ward Henry, p o New Hackensack, clergyman. Worsley J. F., p o Wappingers Falls, retired. Young Louis, p o Wappingers Falls, retired.
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