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a Magistrate from Bern, and warmly recommended ; but in America, the con- sequence of violent remedies he was obliged to take, deranged his mind so that he caused great losses to the Com- pany, who had to sustain with him a costly law-suit of several years' duration. He attacked the title of the Company, discouraged those who wanted to settle on their lands, and even to make the projected improvements and establish- ments. Messrs. Morris and LeRay de . Chaumont had the greatest trouble with this unfortunate law-suit, which was finally gained by the Company, when they got once more possession of their property.
" The Company, however, persisted for several years, in its unfortunate sys- tem of preferring to make establish- ments, by means of loans, instead of sell- ing their lands at fair prices, which they could have done then ; but they never found these prices high enough. In. 1800, after contracting a debt of more than 300,000 livres, all their expenses had produced only one saw-mill,eighteen log-houses, and eighty-two acres of clearing. So few settlers had been ob- tained, that there were only eleven log- houses, and one hundred and thirty acres cleared, in addition to those of the Company. Several roads had in- deed, been made, and at a great expense ; but besides being ill made, or injudi- ciously laid out, the want of population soon rendered them useless.
" At last, in January, 1802, the Com- pany, seeing a debt of 360,000 livres, felt the necessity of diminishing it, and con- sented to a sale of 17,000 acres in Lower Castorland, at $2 per acre. They might have paid up the whole of their debt, if they had accepted the offer which was made, of fifty-two cents per acre, for the undivided part of Upper Castorland, but they refused obstinately.
" M. LeRay de Chaumont had a great interest at stake in bringing the Com- pany to sell; he had, with Mr. Morris, a large amount of shares, and he was creditor of the company. Besides, he had been obliged, with the other three commissioners, to become personally responsible in Switzerland, for the loans. The other commissioners had cleared themselves of the responsibil-
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ity, by means which were particular to them.
The first of July, 1814, ended the twenty-one years which had been fixed for the duration of the Company. A public sale was resolved, to pay the enormous sum of 561,766 livres, and the Swiss creditors were obliged to bid the land in, as no accepted offer was made. The Company lost all their undivided property remaining, and M. LeRay de Chaumont, the large advances he had made for interest, etc. He lost besides, many of the best years of his life. He experienced vexation, chagrin, and dis- couragement-he wore out his strength and his health, to try to remedy the im- prudent and ignorant management of the Parisian administration, to which his solemn protest was entered in the books of the Company.
" Of the undivided property, the great- est part of the owners remained per- fectly passive; at first, probably, from the idea that the expected success of the undivided part, and of their neigh- bors, would raise the value of their property ; and afterward from discour- agement, which became so great that they for the most part left their taxes unpaid, in consequence of which their lands were sold by the Comptroller. A few came and settled on their land, re- mained a few years, and almost to a man left the country. I will mention a few of them, among whom naturally, particu- larly those who remained."
[Mr. LeRay here gives the annecdote concerning the settlement of M. Devou- assoux, upon a flat liable to overflow on the river bank, as already related on Page 164 of this volume in our account of Croghan.]
" A little below, M. de Saint Michel had settled on a lot belonging to the three sisters, daughters of Mr. Notary Lambot. The spot was, therefore, called "Sistersfield." He tarried there several years, and settled for the rest of his days on the left bank of the river.
"Still below, we find a name familiar to all travellers to Ogdensburgh, or hav- ing occasion to cross the Black river at the Long Falls. John B. Bossuot had settled there under Mr. Sauvage, who owned the land, and had a large clear-
ing made. The second man remaining after the first had gone. He kept the ferry, a tavern, hunted, etc. With more order or system, he could easily, in such a position, have realized an independent fortune. The making of the bridge, the settling of Carthage, improved much Bossuot's property, if indeed we may call so, a possession founded upon an alleged promise of Mr. Sauvage, of an acre of land, but not a scrap of paper- no limits had ever been agreed upon- and with the value the property had acquired, it was very lucky for Bossuot that he fell in no worse hands. But 'Othello's occupation had gone,' Boss- uot, who had lived alone (with his family) for a considerable distance, saw the population covering the meagre field of his slothful farming. No more ferry and no more tavern, for others came to rival and dethrone him. He had reached a good old age, and he left a world that was getting along without him !
"A few miles from the last, on the north bounds of Castorland, lived a man whose name is familiar to the visitors of Mont Blanc, as that of a family of the best guides to that mountain -- Balmot. Whether he died on his farm or retired with his sons to St. Lawrence county, I do not remember.
" A neighbor of his, Mr. Carret, was a man of good education. If he had been brought up a farmer he would probably have fared better on his large farm. His eldest son was a very interesting man, possessor of several languages, and of good general education. He was still obliged to seek in manual labor, in the concerns of others, a help for himself and family. His good luck caused him to manage the ferry boat at Long Falls once, that Mr. LeRay de Chaumont was crossing. This gentleman, who neglect- ed no opportunity of knowing and studying those whom he met, and ot being useful to them if possible, soon perceived that young Carret was not in his place. He took him to his office, and in 1810 to France with him as his secre- tary.
" Before relating the second great step in Mr. James Carret's fortune, it may be interesting to relate the incident which led to it. Mr. LeRay de Chaumont was
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at his estate in Tourraine, in 1815, when he heard of Joseph Bonaparte's arrival at Blois. He had known this prince
before his great elevation, and was his guest at Mortefontaine, when the treaty between the United States and France, of September 30, 1800, was signed there, but he ceased seeing him afterwards. Seeing however, misfortune had assailed the prince, he remembered the man, and hastened to Blois. The prince having invited Mr. L. to dinner, said suddenly to him 'well, I remember you spoke to me formerly, of your great possessions in the United States. If you have them still I should like very much to have some in exchange of a part of that silver I have there in those wagons, and which may be pillaged any moment. Take four or five hundred thousand francs and give me the equiv- alent in land.' Mr. L. objected that it was impossible to make a bargain, where one party alone knew what he was about. 'Oh,' said the prince, 'I know you well, and I rely more on your word than on my judgment.' Still Mr. L. would not be satisfied by this flattering assurance, and a long discus- sion followed, which was terminated by the following proposition, immediately assented to by the prince : Mr. L. would receive four hundred thousand francs, and would give the prince a letter for Mr. L.'s son, then on the lands, instructing him to convey a certain designated tract, if after having visited the country (whither he was then going) the prince confirmed the trans- action-otherwise the money was to be returned. (The prince did confirm.) " Mr. Carret had been called upon to do some of the preliminary writings, and the Prince struck with his capabili- ties, begged Mr. L. to permit that he should propose to Mr. C. to come with him as Secretary, urging his total help- lessness in his new situation, in a country whose language was entirely unknown to him. Mr. L. was extremely reluc- tant to part from so valuable a man, but listening only to the goodness of his heart, he not only consented to the Prince's request, but argued with Mr. C. to overcome the objections he had on his side, to separate himself from Mr. L. The arrangement was at length con-
cluded, and Mr. C. went with the Prince; became afterwards his general Land Agent, but was forced after a few years to return to France, by the state of his eyes, and retired near Lyons.
"The last three persons we have named, were in Jefferson county, but on the verge of Lewis county. I will men- tion only one more, who was not a set- tler, but an owner, to give a sample of the spirit which moved that class of men in Castorland. He owned half the peninsula opposite Sackett's Harbor. The most flourishing town in that part of the State, was, according to Mr. Desjardins' calculation, to rise at the isthmus which was to be cut, and the best harbor on Lake Ontario to be made. He had formed such ideas of the rise of the land in consequence, that he never would sell an inch. The emigrants per- suaded that there could be no owner where there was no settler, poured upon the tract, which was good land, and took up every part of it. Mr. Desjar- dins getting old, gave up, it seems, the idea of seeing the northern city rise, since squatters had taken up possession of it, as of a common farm land. He sold the tract, and died a few years ago in Versailles, the survivor of all the per- sons whom we have mentioned, as set- tlers in Castorland.
" These good people would be amazed if they returned in this world and saw this immense wilderness, of which they had such poor opinions, now covered with a large population, flourishing establishments, etc., cut up in all direc- tions by good roads, for it is amazing, and instructive too, to recollect the reputation which this tract had not many years ago. This cannot be better represented than in the picturesque words of a hunter, who had searched every corner of it north of Beaver river :- ' It is one swamp, in which you see now and then an island of dry land.' And this is not only the saying of an ignorant deer-killer. A judicious sur- veyor sent about 1815, to explore a road from Carthage to the lowest falls of Beaver river, reported that he could find no feasible road ; that it would be a continuous causeway, etc. Now, more than one good road joins these two points, and along them are to be seen
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some of the best settlements in the county.
" In short, all the remaining lands in Castorland, are for sale to settlers in the Carthage Land Office of Mr. LeRay de Chaumont. After many years' labor and great expenses, a large population has been brought on them. Of late years it has been furnished by all the countries of Europe, from Sweden to Piedmont, and from Ireland to Bavaria. About five hundred families of these emigrants, have been added to the Amer- icans, and from a valuable population.
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" I have thus given you currente calamo, a sketch of what may be inter- esting to you. It is of course very im- perfect as to composition, but I wrote without a previous thought, since of course I meant to give you only some notes from which you will draw what you please. Wishing you all success in your undertaking,
"I am respectfully Sir, yours, V. LERAY DE CHAUMONT.
To FRANKLIN B. HOUGH."
NAMES OF CITIZENS
WHO ASSISTED AND CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS THE PUBLICATION OF THE HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY, WITH PERSONAL STATISTICS.
CROGHAN.
Basselin T. B., p o Creghan, manufacturer of lumber, lath, heading, and broom bandles, 15,000 aores, born in Frauce in 1851, settled in county in 1854, has been supervisor. Father, Dominick Basaalin, died in 1861; wife Anna Pierson, married in 1849.
Caswell Thomas C., p o Croghan, saw mill proprietor and manufacturer of lumber for planos and organe, 32,000 acres, born in Cape Vincent, Jefferson county In 1840, settled in county in June, 1868; wife Mag- gie Jahnaun, of Ontario, married Sept. 9, 1860; children six - Addie, Anna, Alice, Chauncey, Mor- ris and Thomas. Parents Chauncey and Percilla Caswell:
Corcoran Martin, p o Carthage, farmer and retired mar- chant and tanner, 350 acres, born in Ireland, March, 1835, settled in county in 1863, has been town clark and commissioner of highways; wife Mary, daughter of Michael Kinns, married May 3, 1870; children five -John C., Auguatua S., Mary, Francis J., and Julius. Parente Thomas and Mary Corcoran.
Covey H. B., p o Indian River, blackamith, born in Herman, St. Lawrence county, May 29, 1847, settled in county in 1860; wife Margaret Putnam, married in 1866, children six - John, Bertie, Addie, Flora, Adelbert, and Walter.
Curran P. H., p o Croghan, book-keeper and olsrk, born in Leeds, Ontario, settled in county in 1852, baa been notary public, and school trustee. Father emi- grated to America in 1837, moved to New York in 1851,
Druruz Marcellus, p o Croghan, farmer 100 acres, born in Switzerland July 1, 1834, settled in county in 1852; wife Suaan Jaquay, married in 1862; children five -Mary L., Emma O., Freddla E., Josephine E., and Anna S.
Farney Benjamin, p o Craghan, proprietor saw and planing mill, born In New Bramen Oct. 3, 1855, settled in Croghan In 1880. Parents Christian and Lana Farney, of New Bremen.
Garnham J. D., p o Croghan, dealer in hardware, stoves and tinware, born in London July 14, 1837, settled in county in 1879; wife Mary E., daughter of Aaron Davis, married in 1861; children two-Fred J., and Jessie. Parents Robert and Mary Garnbam.
Grunert Henry C., p o Croghan, carpenter, joiner and farm- er 20 acrea, born in Prussia Oct 13, 1841, settled in county in 1846. has been highway commissioner; wife Catherine Kempnich, married in 1865; children living three-Henry W., George E., and Mary A. Parente Frederick and Mary C. Grunert.
La Flave J. R., po Belfort, proprietor saw and shingle mill, 2,000 acres, born in Antwerp, Jefferson county, in 1849, settled in county in 1880; first wife Amelia Conley; second wife Sarsh Riley, married in 1880; children two- Emma, and Roy La Fave. Father John La Fave.
La Fave Joseph B., p o Belfort, proprietor saw and ebingle mill, 2,000 acres, burn in Leroy, Jefferson county, in 1853, settled in county Feb. 20, 1882; wife Maggie, daughter of James Burns, married in 1881. Father Alfred La Flave.
L'huillier Christopher, p o Beaver Falla, farmer, born in France Nov. 14, 1932, settled in county in 1847, and on present farm in 1860; wife Elizabeth Keller, married in 1853; children living ten -- Frank, Chaa., Anna, John, Lewis, Rose, Margaret, Kata, N. Christopher, and George.
Le Fevre M. R., p o Beaver Falls, merchant and tanner, 2,500 acrea, born in Gilbna, Schobarie county, in 1837, settled in county in 1864, has been notary pub- lic and postmaster; wife Haonah M., daughter of Hiram Lewis, married in 1864; children two-Min- nie M., and Howard I. Parents Isaac and Maria La Fevre.
Lewis James P., p o Beaver Falls, pulp manufacturer, born in Nortbville, Fulton county in 1845, settled in county in 1851, haa been supervisor and Justice; wife Julia E., daughter of Humphrey and Caroline Slocum, married Jan., 1870, children one - Grace Edna. Parents Hiram and Margaret Lewis.
Lollier Joseph, p o Croghan, manufacturer of wagons and carriages. and general blacksmith, born in New Bremen, Nov. 15, 1850, settled in Croghan in 1875, wife Adelia, daughter of Thomas Connolly, mar- ried in Dec. 1874. Father Nicholas Lollier, Jr , a native of France came with his father, among the early settlers of New Bremen.
Loomis Otis A., p o Naumburgh, cheese manufacturer, born in Danmark April 20. 1836, settled in Croghan in 1876; wife Nellie, daughter of Phineas M. Page, married in 1871, children two - Bertha, and Gra- cie. Father Charles Loomis one of the early set- tlere of Denmark.
Marilley Edward M., p o Croghan, dealer in general mer- chandise, born in Switzerland, Aug. 17, 1847, aat- tled in county in 1852; wife Katie, daughter of Patrick Banahan, married May 8. 1878. children three - Claire, Alfred, and Anna. Parenta Joseph and Cecil Marillay.
Miller Henry V., p o Croghan, miller and hotel proprietor, born in Germany March 15, 1837, settled in county' March 16, 1870, enlisted in company C, 14th N. Y. Vols. April 28, 1861, and waa discharged May 17,1863; wife Charlotte, daughter of Lewis Jaeger, married in 1863, children one, adopted - Rosa. Parents Philip and Mary Miller.
Nuffer Charles, p o Beaver Falls, pulp manufacturer, and millwright, 8 acrea, born in Wurtenburg, Germany, in 1847, settled in county in 1849 ; wife Helen L., daughter of Hiram Lewis; married October 28, 1878, children two-Jessamine, and Criaste M. Parents Frederick and Christina Nuffer.
Nuffer Michael, p o Beaver Falls. farmer, 192 acrea, born in Germany in 1821, settled in county in 1853. and on present farm in 1867; wife Barbara Dittua, married in 1855, children three-Jacob, Margaret, and Lens.
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Pate Jules, p o Croghan, farmer and proprietor of saw and planing mill, 450 acres, born in France in 1840, set- fled in county in May, 1847; wife Mary Baur- geouys, married in 1868, children four-Elize, Francis, Charles, and Morrie. Father Nicholes Pate.
Prentice Auetin E., p o Croghan, dealer in general mer- chandiee. born in Lockport, Niagare county, in 1837, settled in county in 1870, has been postmaster and excise commissioner; first wife Martha Wood- cock, marled in 1867; second wife Mariette Ties, married in 1873; children one-George W. Fether Lorenzo W. Prentice.
Rice Yale, p o Croghan, tanner, 25,000 acres, born in Greene county, December 23, 1831, settled in county in 1864, has been path master and school trustee; wife Helen M., daughter of James C. Curtis. ot Sullivan county, married April 18, 1860, children five-Sueie, Pamelia, Marian, John and Bessie. Father Amoe Rice, of Lowville.
Richner Joseph R., po Naumburgh. dealer in horsee and cattle and hotel proprietor, born in New Bremen, December 8, 1851, settled in Croghan in 1880, bae been overseer of poor and constable; wife Mary, daughter of Marcellus Denrz, married February 1, 1880, children one-Gracie Mey Fether Semuel Richner, settled in New Bremen from Switzerland shout 1840.
Rice William W., p o Croghan, tanner, 35,000 acres, born in Greene county August 13, 1833, settled in county in 1853 and in Croghan in 1856, has been member of sesembly: wife Martha A., daughter of Normen Gowdy, married in 1864, children living five-George S .. Julia B., Francis Y., Norman G., and Mattie A Father Amos Rice.
Ries Frederick, p o Nanmburgh, deeler in general merchan- dise, 10 scree, born in Baden. Germany, January 15, 1848, settled in county April 3. 1865; wita Anna, daughter of Philander and Magdalena Schantz, married November 1. 1874. Parents Ludwick and Mery Ries, nativee of Baden.
Schantz Andrew R., p o Beaver Felle, cheese manufacturer, and proprietor of feed mill, 7 acrea, born in New Bramen, Nov. 27, 1849, settled in Croghan in 1878; wife Margaret Ries, married March 15, 1877, chil- dren three-Fred, Henry and Anguetue. Father Joseph Schantz.
Shinbourn Peter, p o Croghen, tanner, boot and shoe man- nfacturer, and proprietor of griet-mill, 40 acres, born in Erie county, Feb 10, 1848, settled in coun- ty in 1859, hae been supervisor; wife Mary Martin, children two-Frederick William, and Mary Alice. Parents Peter and Catherine Shinbourn ..
Simonet Augnatine, p o Croghan, droggiet and dealer in general merchandise, born in Orleane. Jefferson county, Feb 28, 1842. settled in County in 1871; bas been town clerk; wife Sarah E., daughter of Rich- ard Giblin, married in 1872. children three-Laura. Virginia, and Mary. Parents Marcel and Ardell Simonet.
Snell Squire A .. p o Naumburgh, civil engineer and sur- veyor, 11 scree, born in Lowville. Dec, 14, 1809, set- tled in Croghan, in 1833, commenced eurveying with Hon. Nelson J. Beach, about 1833, hae been coro- ner. towa clerk and justice; wife Sagy, daughter of Ieaac Dean, married Aug. 18, 1833. children three-May Elizabeth, Norton J., and Sidney S. Father Job Snell, & ostive of Rhode Island. born Sept. 28, 1782, died in Martineburgh, Aug. 10, 1838; wse eon of Job Snell, Sr.
Taube Augustus, p o Beaver Falls, farmer, 200 acres, born lo Germany in 1825, settled in County in 1852; wife Cristina Seabold, married in 1850, children four- Herman F., William C., Mary E,, and Anna L. Father William Taube.
Valin Augustus, p o Croghen, cheese manufacturer, 40 Suree. born in Albany, July, 1835, settled in County in 1840, has been justice, supervisor, town Clerk, collector and constable; wite Elizabeth, daughter of John Sweetman. married Fab. 22. 1855, children six-Theodore J., Jerome H .. Genevie R .. Alice A., Henry J., and Ellen A. Father Antonle Valin.
Valin Victor, p o Crogban, furniture desler and undertaker, born In Croghen. Parente Nicholee and Adell Ve- lin, early settlers in Croghan.
Virkler Samuel R., p o Croghan, dealer in general merchan- diee, born in New Bremen, Aug. 30, 1850, settled in Croghan, in 1876; wife Meggie. daughter of John Kleb, married April 11, 1882. Father Joseph Virk- ler, settled in New Bremen in 1832; wife Anna Hlrechy.
Wilcox Squire, p o Indian River, farmer, and manufacturer of lumber, lath, etc. 200 acree, born in Russia, Herkimer county, July 2, 1826, settled in County in 1827, has been postmaster, justice and 888eeeor; wife Nancy C., daughter of Aaron J. Putnam, mar- ried May 1. 1853, children seven-Irs, George, Will- iam, Ida May, Gilbert. Alfred E., and LeRoy, Perents Ira and Ruby Wilcox,. settled in Croghan in 1827, being the third settler in town
Yancey Peter, Jr., p o Belfort, proprietor of griet-mill; 3 scree, born in Croghao Dec., 1851; wits Martha M., daughter of Christian Farney, married Nov., 1881' Father Peter Yancey, an early eettler in Croghan. Yancey Peter,p o Belfort, farmer and manufacturer of maple eugar 800 acres, born in France in 1821, settled in county in 1831; wite Lena Zehr, married lu 1849, children twelve-Josepb. Peter, Louisa, Michael, Chriejoho, Daniel, Mary, Andrew, John, Benjamin, Lana, and Anna.
Youse Christian. p o Indian River, proprietor saw and ehin- gle mill 160 scree, born in Canada April 18, 1846, settled in county in 1871: wife Kate, daughter of Christian Zebr, married in 1871; children living fonr-Anna, Katie, Mary, and Lans. Parents John and Kate Youee.
Zahn Angust, p o Nsumburgh, farmer 227 acres, born in Ger- many Aug. 13, 1824, settled in county in 1854; wife Angusta, daughter of Henry Gent, married in 1859; children twelve - Agnea. Henry, Emily, Maria, Josephine. Ephraim, Anna, Sareb, Augustus, Hen- rietta, George, and Arthur. Parents Jobn and Dorothy Zehn.
Zehr Christian, p o Croghan, retired farmer, born In France Jan 10, 1814. settled in county io 1832; wife Anna Bailey, married Nov 1. 1840, died June 22. 1881; children eight-Michael, Anna, Barbara. John B., Christian B, Kate, Andrew, and Joseph B. Par- ents Michael and Anna Zebr, early eettlere in Cro- ghan.
DENMARK.
Allen Dr. Ebenezer, p o Copenhagen, physician and surgeon, born in Albany county in 1814, sett'ed in county in 1824, and was graduated from the Cincinnati Medi- cal College of Ohio, in 1842; wite Susan Stanton, of Herkimer county. married in 1843; children five. Parente William and Catherine Allen, the former from Connecticut. and the latter. a daughter of Daniel and Dorcas Stanton, of Jefferson county.
Austin Elim R., p o Copenhagen, born in Jefferson county in 1830, 9+ ttled in county in 1835; wife Mrs. Barintha A. M. Angle, married in 1865. Perente of Elim, Seneca and Rebecca Austin, of Lewis county. the former a eon of Grinman Austin, who was one of the foundera of the Austin Settlement in Denmark about 1800.
Babcock E. D., p o Copenhagen, retired capitaliet, born in Deamark in 1830; wife L. A., daughter of R. J. and Louies Rich. married In 1864. Parents Orlando and Alvina (Blodget) Babcock, of Oneida county, oame to thie county about 1804.
Babcock Charles, p o Copenhagen, farmer 120 acres, born in Denmark in 1822; wife Jeannette Cross, of St. Law- rence, married in 1846; children two-Eusworth D., who married Eunice Shumway in 1873, and Char- lotte A. Parents Jeremiah and Polly (Munger) Bebcook, the former a son of Daniel, who settled in county in 1805, and died in 1860 aged 102 years and two monthe.
Barnum George, po Denmark, cooper and farmer 27x2 acres born in Denmark In 1832; wife Mirandi Martin, of Lewis county, married in 1868; children two-Eli- phalet C., and Mary E. Parents Ira and Elizabeth Barnum, of Duchese county,
Bence Michael, p o Cestorland, general blacksmith. owns homestead and shop, born in Croghan in 1852; wife Mary J. LaSell, born in Denmark in 1858, married July 15. 1878; children one William M. Parents Francis and Mary Benoe, of France, came to Cro. ghan in 1848.
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