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Blodget Philender. p o Denmark, general merchant and botel proprietor, born in Denmark in 1829; wife Emily J Stevens, of Lowville, married in 1857, one 800-Fay Berton. Father Harrison Blodget, was the first white ohild born in Denmark, born March 18, 1801. He was member of seeembly.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Blodget Julius, p o Copenhagen, retired farmer and house carpenter, born in county in 1805; wife Adeline Rich, married in 1836; children three-Parents Calvin and Betsey Blodget, ofMassachusetts, came to county sbont 1800.
Brace John W., p o Deer River, general manufacturer of lumber and cheese boxes, owne saw-mill end cheese-box factory ; born in St. Lawrence county in 1887, settled in County in 1862; wife Delia M Hitchcock, born in Canada, married in 1858, chil- dren five-two sons and three daughtere. Parents Anson and Electa (Rich) Brace, of Herkimer county, the former a sailor and lost at see. Enos and Ann Hitchcock, parents of Delia M., born in Canada, and came to County in 1873.
Buttere George C., p o Copenhagen, farmer and dairyman, 175 acres; born in Denmark in 1832; wife Levantia Crofoot, of Jefferson county; married in 1854, children one-Fred E. Parents George and Nancy Marie Buttere, the former of Andover, Mase , died in April, 1879, and the latter of Lewis county.
Butlin Joseph, p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in England in 1822, settled in County in 1834; wife Anna Miranda Goodenough, of county, married in 1850; children -One, lda M , born in 1855. Parents Joseph and Elizabeth (Grey) Butlin. of England, came to County in 1834, and both died in 1874.
Cheney Dorwin E .. p o Denmark, cheese manufacturer, born in Denmark in 1831, hee been assessor; wife Fren- ois Blodget, of county, married in 1874. Parents Ensign and Cynthia (Levis) Cheney, the former of Massachusetts, and the latter of Oneida county.
Clark Lucian, p o Copenhagen, retired farmer, born in Den- mark, Feb. 27, 1808; has been inspector of schoole, supervisor, assessor. and member of assembly; wife Lonise J. Babcock, of Lowville, born in 1817, married in 1840, children one-Addison L., born in 1843. Parents Jobn and Abigail ( White) Clerk, of Massachusetts, came to county in 1802. Caleb and Abigail (Allen) Babcock, of Connecticut, came to county about 1805.
Clark William D., p o Deer River, farmer, born in Denmark, in 1808; wife Prudence Taylor, of Jefferson" coun- ty, born in 1816. married in 1836, children five, three danghters (dead), and two sons-William Philo, born in 1846, and John W., born in 1840. Parente William and Hannah Clark. the former of Masea. chusetts, and the latter of Herkimer county, came to county in 1803. Grandfather was a soldier in the Revolution, an officer in the Bunker Hill en- gegement, drew a pension, came to county in 1803, and died there.
Cook Ellis A., p o Denmark, farmer and cheese manu- facturer, born in Massachusetts in 1821, settled in county in 1835; wife Anna, daughter of Sanford and Clarinda Pareons. of county, married in 1844, children two- Aleon L, and Herbert E .. who are extensive manufacturers of cream cheese, using the milk of some 450 to 500 cowe. and carry on a farm of 625 acres. Parente Levy and Rachel Cook, of Rhode Island, came to county in 1835. where the latter died in 1851, and the former in 1858,
Cunningham Chester Spencer, po Copenhagen, farmer 216 acres, born in Denmark in 1825, wife Nancy Snider of Canada, married in 1855; died in 1862, children three - William, Hattie, and Mary. Second wife Maria Millard of county, married in 1873, ona child - Mary. Parente Aaron and Mary (Dimmick) Cunningham of Massachusetts, came to county in 1813 Joseph and Dorothy Cunningham came to county in 1820.
Dryden William, p o Copenhagen, farmer and dairyman, bora in Scotland Dec. 16, 1804, settled in county in 1832, wife Margaret McPherson of Scotland mer- ried in 1844, children four - William, John D., Charles, and George J. Parente John and Eliza- heth Dryden of Scotland.
Dryden John D, p o Copenhagen, farmer and stock dealer, born in Denmark in 1837, wife Katie M. Bacon of Massachusetts, married in 1868, children one - Charles B. Parente William and Margaret (Mc- Pherson) Dryden.
Dryden George J., p o Copenhagen, general merchant, pro- duoe dealer and farmer, born in Harrisburgh Fsb- 13, 1841, wife Helen E. daughter of Albert G. and Hannah Thompson of county, married Oct. 1, 1857, children one. Father William Dryden.
Davenport William A., p o Copenhagen, farmor and proprie- tor of hotel, born in Denmark in 1835; wife Elize- beth J. daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Boynton of county, married in 1858, children two, Parente Ashley abd Rboda Davenport, the former, son of Charles one of the first settlers of the county.
Davie Benjamin, p o Copenhagen, fermer 40 acres, born in Canada in 1800, settled in county in 1812, end died in 1877, wife Polly B, Sage born in 1808, mar- ried in 1832, died in 1881, children three - Lewis S. born in 1841, Sarah J, born 1848, and Mary.
Davenport John, p o Copenhagen, farmer and hotel pro- prietor; born in Denmark Aug. 19, 1829; wife Har- riet E. Boynton of Pinckney, married in 1855, children two - Ashley B. and Lizzie S. Father Ashley Davenport.
Dickenson John W., p o Copenhagen, farmer 60 acres. horn in Oneida county in 1799, settled in county in 1832; wife Mary Juetin of Vermont, died in 1857, child- ren nine. - Second wife Dorothy E. Cunningham of county, born April 21, 1819, married in 1858, children one - Jay C. born in 1861. Dorothy E. was daughter of Aaron and Mary (Demmick) Cun- ningham, who had four children two now living.
Edmunde Merritt N , p o Castorland, farmer 50 acree, horn In Denmark in 1842; wife Julie A. Bull of county, married in 1870, children two - Welthy and Albert D. Parents William and Susan (Hofcut) Edmonds, came to county in 1830, the former born in Duch- ess county in 1800, died in 1863, and the latter born in Duchess county in 1803, died in 1866.
Empy Joseph W .. p o Copenhagen, general furniture dealer and undertaker, owns store end dwelling, born in Canada West in 1841, settled in county in 1863, bas been Town clerk. In 1876 purchased the interest of J. C. Wright in one of the earliest established manufacturing furniture establishments of the Town, in 1878 built his presentstore; wite Phebe E. Chickering of county married in 1865, children one - Mery F. Parents Christopher and Hester A. Empy of Canada West.
Florida Mortimer W., p o Denmark, farmer 80 acree, born in Denmark in 1836; wife Matilda, daughter of Aue- tin J. and Mary (Clark) Welle, born in 1850, mar- ried in 1872. Parente John end Marie (Blodget) Florida, the former born in Rensselaer county in 1810, came to county in 1817, and the latter born in county in 1815, died in 1843. Grandparents James and Arethusa (Moree) Florida of Vermont, came to county in 1817.
Goutremont Nicholas, po Castorland, farmer 92 acree, born in Lowville in 1817; wife Laura A. Edmonds of Duchess connty. born in 1822, married in 1844, children two - Garret N. and William F. Parents Phillip sad Eve (Raebeck) Guutremont, came to county about 1805, the former born in Germany and the letter in Montgomery county.
Grateenberg Adam N., p o Copenhagen. farmer and stock- grower 205 acres, born in Denmark in 1820; wife Olive Gravee of county horn in 1821, married in 1843, children three-Mary, Elizabeth, and George, Parents Nicholas A. and Elizabeth (Dawson) Grat- senberg, came to county in 1818 the former barn in Montgomery county in 1797, died in 1873, and the latter born in Ireland In 1798, died in 1881.
Harter George H. W., po Copenhagen, retired farmer and capitaliet, 262 acres, born in Herkimer county, in 1829, settled.in county in 1830; wife Almire Crook of Jefferson county, married in 1856. Father Phillip P. Harter born in 1798, came to county in 1830, died in 1876, blacksmith and farmer. Mother Cath- arins Gordonier of Herkimer county was born in 1800, died in 1878.
Hartwell Morria, p o Denmerk, born in Duchess county in 1801, settled in county in eema year; wife Lovisa Taylor born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1807. married Oct. 3, 1827, died in Feb. 1867, children 8-Abra- ham D. born Aug $0, 1828. Surah V. and Philo (twins) born April 28, 1832, John born Juna 7, 1839; James born June 27.,1848, Egbert and Edwin (twina) born Jan. 26, 1846. Parents Wililem and Elizabeth (Cooper) Hartwell of Duchess county came to county in 1801.
Hartwell William, p o Denmark, retired furmer and black- smith, has held office of ageegeor and othere; wife Eliza (. Squire of county, born in 1824, married in 1854, children three - Mary Eliza, Ada Elizabeth, and Walton Squire. Parente William and Eliza- beth (Cooper) Hartwell, the former born in Duch- eso county in 1777, died in 1844, and the latter died in 1871 aged 93 yeare. Elize C. is daughter of Dr. Charles and Eliza (Evans) Squire.
Horr Charles P., p o Copenhagen, farmer, hop-grower and dairymen, 331 acres, born in Denmark in 1842; wife Francis B. Bent of county born in 1841, married in 1864, children flva - Benjamin B., Charles P. Jr., Beulah P., Blanche, end Marion. Parents Marcus L. and Elvira (Lronerd) Horr of Massachusetts, came to county in 1810. Parents of Mre. Horr. Abel D. and Sally (Bedell) Bent, the former of Lewis and the latter of Albany county.
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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Hurd Eugene C., p o Copenhagen, miller, born in Wayne county in 1853, settled in county in 1863; wife Alice Merrimen of county, married in 1876, children one - Louise. Parents Norman and Mary A. (Spauld- ing) Hurd, the former of Connecticut and the let- ter of county. Mr. Hurd purchased the Copen- hagen flour mill Aug. 1, 1881, of J. C. Wright who run the same twenty-two years. It is located on Deer River in the central part of Copenhagen, has a fine reputation, le eupplied with all of the most improved machinery of the present day, end 1e three stories high 50x100 feet.
Johneon Gilbert B., p o Deer River, farmer, born in Johns- town, Montgomery county in 1823, eettled in coun- ty in 1834, has been Justice of Peace and Super- visor; wife Elisabeth daughter of H. V. B. Easton of Montgomery county; merried in 1850, children three - Mary E., Anne M., and Lucian G. Parents Abner A. and Anna (Gilbert) Johnson of Connecti- cut, ceme to county in 1834.
Johneton James, p o Copenhagen, poetmaster and tele- graph operetor, born in Denmark in 1837, has been collector and justice of peace. Parente Archibald and Ellen Johnston, of Scotland, settled in county in 1825, where the former died; children three.
Judd Leverett C., p o Castorlend, proprietor of hotel, born in Putnam county in 1833, settled in county in 1853; wife Anne Hareford, of Germany, married in 1862; children two- Fannie and George. Parents Ger- wood L., and Parmelie R. Judd, of Putnam county, came to county in 1851. Antone and Cetharine Hereford of Germany, pereuts of Anna, came to county in 1853.
Kidney T. L., p o Deer River, plow manufacturer, born in Denmerk in 1846, mill was built by Samuel Warren in 1853, purchased by Mr. Kidney in 1877, end hee been enlarged and much improved in its capacity, the power being obtained from Deer river; wife Sarah D. Smith, daughter of Nelson and Sally Smith of county, married in 1868; children five. Parents Orville and Mrs. Mary Putnam Brown, the farmer af Lewis county, and the latter of Ver- mont, died in 1859.
Kitts Jesse T., p o Denmark, farmer 160 acres. born in Den- mark in 1821; wife Maria Rockwood, born in 1823, married in June 1856, and wae deughter of Roewell and Sally Rockwood, the former uf Oneida and the latter of Otago county. Parents of Jesse T. Aeron and Elizabeth (Thall) Kitts. Aeron was born in Montgomery county In 1785, came to county in 1800, died in 1832, wife Elizabeth was born in West Windsor. Cono , In 1796, married in 1813, died in 1848; children nine, four sune and five daughtere. Grandfather John Kitts was one of the early set- tlere of county.
Lsneing Frank P., p o Copenhagen, general dealer in furni- ture and owner of Centennial Patent Bed spring, born in Denmark In 1855, purchased from the estate of John D. Land in 1879, who established furni- ture and upholstery business in 1835; wife Harrlet R. Reed. of Jefferson county, married in 1878. Perente William J. and Almira Cornell Lansing.
Lesher Amos, p o Copenhagen. farmer 560 acres, born in Lowville, Merch 11, 1821; wife Fannie Lewis, born in 1825, married in 1848; children six. four eons aud two daughters. Parents William I. end Lydia (Stoddard) Laaber, the former born in Montgomery county in 1796, came to county in 1802, died in 1878, and the letter born in Westfield, Mass., in 1798, died in 1847.
Lewie Morgan, p o Copenhagen, farmer 350 acres, born in Harrisburgh, in 1808, hee been essessor and poor- master; wife Betsey Hezen, of Denmark, born in 1819, merried in 1835; children five Ilving, three eons and two daughtere- John M., Ledru L., Wil- son H., Bessey E., and Emme A. Mery E. born in 1855, died in 1874. Parente John and Betsey (Win- chell) Lewis, the former born in Connecticut, and came to county in 1803, and the latter boro in coun- ty. John M. Lewie born in Denmerk. in 1847; wife Celestie Robbine married in 1869; children one- fermer and fruit grower, has produced the finest end largest clusters of grapes in county.
McCuen Robert G., po Copenhagen, dealer in generel hard- were, etoves, tin, and agriculturel implements, born in Vermont in 1850, settled in county in 1875, purchased the Interest in the old established herd- ware and stove store, the first In Copenhagen, established by Ashley Davenport, and later con- ducted by Davenport Broe .; wife Mary M. Gerd- ner, of Canade, married in 1874; children one- Mattie M. Parents Robert and Mary (Foster) McCuen, the former born in Scotland, settled in Vermont in 1845, and the latter born in England.
Monger Abner, p o Copenhagen, retired gentlemen, born in Oneida county in 1801, settled in county in 1802, he held several town officee; wife Amelle Bus- well of Jefferson county, married in 1826, died fu 1858, children two, both dead. Second wife Mra. Elizabeth Hunt Boynton, widow of Joseph and mother of four children, married in 1859. Parents Nethen end Lovise (Bishop) Monger, of Mass., came to county In 1802, children thirteen, of whom Abner is the only one living.
Nash Darwin, p o Denmark, dealer in general merchandise, born in Denmark in 1827, has been town clerk, jue- tice of the peace, postmester and county treas- urer; wife Emma L., daughter of Herrleon Blodget of this county, married in 1874. Father James Nash, born in Covington, Mess., in 1779, came to county in 1805, died in 1854; wite Henneh Richards, born in 1785, died in 1859.
Otis Joseph C., retired gentlemen, born in Denmark in 1830, died Aug. 20, 1880, was highway commissioner end supt. of poor; wife Almire Kitte, of thie county, born in 1829, married in 1856; children three-Aeron K., Alma J., (both dead) and Richard C, born in 1869; wife Mary E. Hertwell, married March 11, 1880. Parente of Joseph C., John and Mery (Graham) Otie, the former born in thie county and the latter in England; children nine, living six. Grandfather Chandler Otie came from Connecticut, and settled in Leyden about 1797.
Outwetere Nelson T., p o Copenhagen, general blacksmith, horu in Canada in 1848, settled in county in 1869; wife Maggie Mooney. of Jefferson county, married in 1868: daughter of Thomas and Jennie Mooney, the former of Scotland, and the letter of Ireland. Parente of Nelson, Thomas M., and Allecie Out- waters, of Canada, came to this county in 1864; children eight.
Perkine J_O .. po Copenhagen, principsì of academy, born in Madison county in 1847. settled in county in 1875; wife Ella M. Newton, of Madison county, married in 1874; children two. Parents W. L. and Serah S. Perkins, of Madison county.
Raymond John H , po Copenhagen, professor of music and druggist, born in Denmark in 1839, served in laet war; wife Celia L., daughter of Lyman end Urina · Mitchell, married in 1863; children one-Kleie M., born Dec. 25, 1875. Parente Lester I. and Maria (Hulbert) Raymond, the former born in county in 1805, and the letter born In Oneida county in 1811, married in 1834; children two. Joeiah P. and Rox- anna H. Kaymond, of Connecticut, came to this county in 1800.
Rich Josiah D., p o Copenhagen, farmer and dairymen 800 acres, born in Denmark in 1815; wife Lovine Horn. ing, of Montgomery county, born in 1821, merried in 1845, died in 1875; one adopted son-Frank H., born in 1856; wife Locinda Chamberlain, of this county, married in 1877; children one-Floyd J. Parents Ivee B. and Alice (Cone) Rich, former born in Massachusette in 1774, oeme to county in 1802, died in 1852, and the letter born in Connecticut in 1782, married in 1806, died in 1857; children eix, liv- ing two.
Rich H. F., p o Copenhagen, farmer 157 acres, born in Den- mark in 1843: wife Mary E. Sylvester, married in 1867; children two; William C., and John S. Parents Alonzo D. and Louise M. Rich, both born in county in 1803, and married in 1831: children four.
Robbine Orrin G., po Copenhagen, farmer, born in Denmark April 29, 1810; wife Candice Campbell, of this county, born June 6, 1811, married April 22 1828. Father Deacon Levy Robbins, born in Sandiafield, Mass , May 1, 1780, came to Denmark in 1801 end took up a farm of 400 ecree, where he now resides; wife Dinah Goodenough, of Massachusetts, born July 2, 1784, married March 14, 1803, disd March 23, 1859; children five - Auetin H., born Nov. 6. 1803, Levy D., born Sept. 24, 1805: Edward, born Aug. 28, 1807; Orrin G., born April 29, 1810; and Chloe M., born Maroh 21, 1815, died Dec. 30, 1846. Mr. Robbine yet lives, and can converse intelligently. He has been one of the in- teresting public men of hie Stete as well es county, and the completion of the Erie cenel is one of his victories in the Legislature of 1819-'20.
Rogere Duett, banker, born at Lowville in 1819, died Nov. 21, 1878; wife, Julie P Myers, born in 1817, mar- rled in 1847, died in 1856; children, one-Julie P., born in 1855. Second wife, Harrlet J Snell, born in 1826, married in 1856, dled in 1861. Third wife, Sophia S., daughter of John and Loulse Odell, of Jefferson county, born July 13, 1833, married April 17, 1866. Parente. John and Charry Bayard Rogere, the former a son of Captain Jonathan Rogere, who wee born Merch 11, 1756, died in Lewis oounty De- cember 23, 1886, settled et an early date in Low- ville.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Rohr Christian M., p o Deer River, farmer 220 acres, born in Croghan in 1851; wife, Julia P., daughter of Dewitt and Julia P.(Myere) Rogers, of county, born in 1855. married in January, 1879. Parente, Jacob W. and Minnie Rohr, the former of Switzerland and the latter of Prussia, came to county where the former died in 1863.
Sage Phillip H., p o Copenhagen. farmer 145 acres, born in county in 1818; wife, Ida M., daughter of Joseph and Anna M. Butlin. born in county in 1855. mar- ried in 1873; children, three daughters. Parents, A. G. and Nancy Sege, of county.
Sage Edwin P., p o Copenhagen, farmer and dairyman, born in county in 1856; wife. Ellen McNitt, of Jefferson county, married in 1879; children, one-Estelle P. Parents, Abel G. and Nancy (Harter) Sage, of county.
Seymour William, p o Deer River, farmer and retired black- smith, 130 acres. born in Herkimer county in 1818, settled in county in 1831; wife, Armida Nichols, of county born in 1817, married in September. 1840; children, two-Melvin. born In 1851, and Anoa, horn December 20, 1852. Father. Matthew Seymour born in England, came to county in 1818, died in 1865; wife. Cynthia Betts, of Albany county. born in 1802, died in 1879. James L. and Elizabeth (Stevens) Nichols, parenta of Armida, born in Berkabire county, Maas., came to county In 1803, where the formar died in 1845, aged 71 years, and the latter October 12, 1866, agad 92 years.
Sbaw Dr. Otis, p o Copenhagen, physician and surgeon, born in Massachusetts in 1802. settled in . county in eeme yesr; bae been justice of the peace and elde judge of county; wife, Lucretia Naah, of Massachusetts, married in 1830, died in 1856; children, two-Stephen C. and Francls L. Second wife, Harrlet W, Graves. of Jefferson county, married in 1861. Parents. Phillip aod Lucy (Wood) Shaw, of Massachusetts, came to county in 1802, and the former served in war of 1812.
Sheldon Ancel, p o Denmark, farmer 388 acres, born in Ulster county in 1805; wife, Malinda Ellat, of county, born in '1811, married in 1830; children, seven- fuur eons and three daughters. Parents, Joseph and Mary (Arthur) Sheldon, of Massachu- setts, and the former served in war of 1812.
Sheldon Albert. p o Copenhagen. retired farmer 150 acres, born in Martinaburgh Novembember 10, 1809; wife, Chine Green, of county, born in 1816, married in 1833: children, aix-two sona and four daughters; parents of Mrs. Sheldon, Oliver and Polly Rowe Green. the former of Rhode Island, born in 1773, died in 1812, and the latter of Connecticut, mar- ried In 1800; children, thirteen-living five-Lovy, Oliver, Laura A., Maria T. A., and Carry A. Al- bert, son of Joseph Sheldon, of Massachusette.
Smith Chester L., p o. Deer River, farmer and dairyman, born in Rutland, Jefferson county, in 1835, settled in county in 1844, was elected commissioner of highways in 1873; wife, Delia Crook, of Monroe county, married in 1856; children, three-Emma C, Fred A .. and Cady M. Parents, Noyes and Sally Moore Smith; the former born in Connecticut in 1807, settled in county in 1844, died Auguet 25, 1881, and the latter born in county in 1814, married in 1833; children, two-Chester L. and Janet B.
Stowell O. O., p o Copenhagen, physician and surgeon, born in Canada in 1844, settled in county in 1869; wife, Josephine Biehop. of county, married in 1872; children, two. Parents, Oliver and Abigail Ketcham, the former of Massachuaatte and the latter of Connecticut. O. O. Stowell was grad- uated from Queens University of Kingston, Canada, in 1868.
Sylvester Nathaniel, p o Copenhagen, botel proprietor and farmer, born in Chesterfield, Mass, in 1700, set- tled in county in 1803, died February 1, 1881; wife, Jane M. Berger, of county, born in 1815, married in 1846; children, one-Luella J. Parents, Nathan iel and Sarah Bartlett Sylvester. Abraham M. and Betsy (Davenport) Harger, parente of Jane M., the furmer of Connecticut and the latter of Columbia county, came to Lewis county in 1805
Thompson Charles, p o Casturland, farmer 80 acree, born in Denmark in 1821; wife, Eunice Kitts, horn in 182], married in 1847; parente, Timothy and Cornelia Kitts Thompson, the former horn in Duchess county. settled in county in 1800, died in 1829. and the latter horn in Montgomery county, died in 1873. Grandparents, Timothy and Lovisa Thomp- ann, aettled in county in 1800; children, seven- six sons and one daughter. Timothy and two sona were in war of 1812.
Thompson Albert G., p o Copenhagen, merchant and farm- er, horn in Massachusetts November 1. 1812, eet- tled in county in 1836, has held office of supervisor and others; wife, Hannah G. Prindle. of Danmark, born October 21, 1821, married in 1844; children, two-Helen E. and Charles A. Parents, Petar and Prudence Thompson, of Massachusetts, the latter died in 1828, and the former in 1878. aged 96 years. Truman and Lucy (Shepard) Prindle, parents of Hannah, the former of Herkimer county and the latter of Massachusetta, came to county in 1820.
Thompsone Charles S., p o Deer River, fermer 160 acree, born in county in 1830, has been aseessor fifteen years; wife, Lucinda Taylor Hammond, of Jeffer- son county, married in 1857; children, ono- Carrie M.
Thornton Daniel G .. pn Copenhagen, retired fariner 123 acres, born in Otsego county in 1806, settled in county 1840; wife, Catharine Davis, of Herkimer county, married in 1833, died in 1878; children, two-John and Hannah.
Twitchell Albert S., p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in Den- mark August 18, 1835; wife, Mary A., daughter of M M and Desdemona ( Millard) Wright, of Wayne county, married in 1864; children, two-J. M. Wayne and Otis W. Parents, Jerome and Elize Twitchell.
Twitchell Urial A., p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in Den- mark in 1822; wife, Catharine A., daughter of Peter and and Catharina ( Wintera) Spaulding. married in 1847; childrau, two. Parents, Urial and Ruth ( Wright) Twitchell, the former of Massachu- setts and the lattar of Connecticut, settled In county in 1802; children, three-two sons and one daughter.
Vandusen Malachi, p o Copenhagen, carpautar and farmer, born in Montgomery county in 1791, came to county in 1803, has held offica ot assessor and others: wife, Nancy, daughter of Joseph and Nellie Van Ingen, of Schenectady county, born in 1792, married in 1814; children, eevan-three living-Philander V., Margaret and Meria. Par- ente. Nathan and Philander Vandusen, of Munt- gomery county.
Vorce George, p o Copenhagen, farmer 200 acres, born in Duchees county in 1812, settled in county in 1825; wife, Elize Rich, of county, born in 1814, married In 1833; children, three-Warren W., Ase D, and Sedate. Warren W. was born in 1835; wife, Caro- line Hess. of county, married in 1848; children, three-Ida M. Alice, and George H. Ase D. was born in 1837; wife, Charlotte Babcock, married in 1869; children, que-Nettie. Sedata was born in 1847. The two brothers manufacture cheese from the milk af 400 cows, and own 300 acres; occupy the second factory built in Denmark-built in 1860, and purchased by them in 1870.
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