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Vrooman Jacob. p o Copenhagen. farmer 175 acres, born in Denmark August 31, 1829; wife. Almina Wait, of county, married in 1853; children, three-Libbie, Myron and Loon. Father, John Vrooman, born in Schoharie county in 1796, settled in county in 1804, was in war of 1812, died in 1876; wife, Margaret Buehart, born in Montgomery county in 1800, diad in 1837. Grandfather, Ahrabam Vrooman, wae one of the early settlers in county.
Ward Horace, p o Copenhagen, manufacturer of cheese boxes and butter tubs, born in Vermont in 1831, settled in county in 1834; wite, Elizabeth Carter, of county, married in 1850, died in 1873; children, aaven. Second wife, a eister of the first, Mrs. Maria (Carter) France, married in 1877, died June 27, 1881: children, one. Parents, Horace and Charity Ward, of Vermont. Saw mill wee built in 1835 by Hanry G. Potter, 50x100 feet, two stories high, power from Deer River, and was purchased by Mr. Ward in 1855, who now, assisted by hie con Edwin, does an extensive businese.
Waters Lyman T , p o Copenhagen. farmer 75 acres, born in Berkshire county, Mars , In 1824, aettled in county 1850, has been assessor three years; wife, Sarah Shepard, of Massachusetts, married in 1850; chil- dren, oua-Mary Francea. Parenta, Levi and Locinda Waters, of Massachusetts, came to county in 1865.
Weller Monroe K., p o Copenbagen, owns 183 acres, born in Lowville in 1837; wife, Clemancy Rogers, of county, married in 1870; children, two-Grace and Eugene. Parents. David and Maria Weller, the former born in Lawis county in 1806, died in 1874, and the latter horn in Madison county in 1814, married in 1833; children, three-Emerson P., Francee Maria, and Monroe K.
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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Whiting Harvey M., p o Copenhagen, retired farmer, born in Denmark April 14, 1807; wife, Louise, daughter of John and Abigail (White) Clark, born October 8, 1812, married January 4, 1838; children, five-living three-Franklin M., Mary Aurelia, aud Ann Elize- beth. Parents, Abner and Azeneth (Cisrk) Whiting, the former of Connecticut, came to connty in 1805, and the latter of Massachusetts, came to county in 1803, married in 1804.
Whitney J. D. p o Copenhagen. farmer 128 acres, born in Jefferson county in 1845, settled in county in 1847; wife, Nancy, daughter of Peter aod Beteey Ryei, born in 1851, married in 1875; father, Aaron Whit- ney, born in Vermont in 1803, came to county in 1847, died in 1880; wife, Hannah Whitney, born in Vermont in 1802.
Williams Edward J., p o Copenhagen, cheese manufacturer and owner of the Williams cheese factory which he purchased in 1819, has milk from 225 cows, born in Wales in 1827, settled in county in 1840; wife, Elizabeth Pritchard, of Oneide county, married in 1855; children, five. Parents, John J., and Mary (Davie) Williame, of Wales, came to county in 1840, and John J. died in 1865; children, four.
Williame Thomas E., p o Castorland, postmaetar and gen- erai etation agant, born in county in 1853, was ap- pointed postmaster by Gen. Grant, Jan. 2, 1877; wifa Aona E. Clodwick, of Jefferson county, mar. ried in 1879. children one-Jay E. Parents Thomas aud Ann Williams, of Wales and Oneide county, came to county in 1840.
Wilson Rudolphus B., p o Copenhagen, farmer 278 acres, born in Harrisburgh in 1829; wife Amelia Shuitz, of county, born in 1833, married in 1856, children three -- Frank G born in 1858. married Cora E. Gordon of county, in 1881; Jamaa Addison and Fay L. Parante George and Mary A Wilson, of Maesa- chueetts, came to county in [814 Solomon and Phebe (Sisson) Shultz. the former of Montgomery, and the latter of Lewie county, were parents of Mre. Wilson
Woolworth Reuben W., p o Copenhagen. farmer and hop grower, born in Denmark in 1840; wife, Nettie Landon, of county, married in 1879; children, one -Bella. Parents, Chauncey N. and Emeline (Rob- ina) Woolworth, the former born in 1810, died in 1871, and the latter born in 1811, married in 1839, Grandparents settled in Pinckney.
Woolworth Phineas, po Copenhagen, assessor and retired gentlamao, born in Pinckney in 1817, hae heid office of justice of the peaca and others; wife, Julia Parie, of county, married in 1842; children, two. Parants, Thaddeus and Hannah (Palmer) Wool- worth, of Massachusetts, cama to county in 1808; children, eight-living, three.
Wright C. Norton, p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in Den- mark in 1823, has been justice of peace and collec- tor; wife. Mrs. Lorancy(Potter) Hastinge, married in 1852; children, two-Jennie and Nora A. Parente, Nathan and Rebecca (Stevens) Wright. of Cold- brook, Mass., came to erunty in 1801, and Nathan was in war of 1812. Grandparents, Charles sod Ruth S. Wright, of Connecticut, came to county in 1800.
Wright Lucius F., p o Copenhagen, retired cheese manu- facurer and farmer, built first factory in oounty and used milk from 700 cows, born in Denmark January 3, 1808; wife, Margaret, daughter of James and Mary Armetrong, married in 1834, dled in same year; children, one - Margaret Amelia Second wife, Ann May, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Jeffers, of Jefferson county, marriad in 1835. Parents, Tyrannus A. and Mary C. (Fitch) Wright, of Connecticut, settled in county in 1800; chil- dren, eleven-living, three. Grandfather, Charles Wright.
Wright John C., miller, born in Denmark in 1824, died May 29,1881.
Wyeth William H., p o Denmark, farmer 3(8 acres, born in Jefferson county in 1826, settled in county in 1832; wife, Suean Andua, of Lewie county, married in 1851, died December 8, 1877; children, five-Will- iam, Madison J., Monroe C., Frank L., and Ells J. Second wife, Jane Taimege, of county, married May 22, 1878, died January 28, 1879. Third wife, Frederica Millentz, of Gerinany, married in 1880. Parente, Joseph and Sarah (Horr) Wyeth, of Massachusetts, came to county in 1832, and died in Lowville.
DIANA.
Ackerman Edward C., p o Diana, fermer snd manufacturer of maple sugar, 70 acree, born in Philadelphia, Jefferson County, N. 'Y., Aug. 6, 1837, settled in county Jan. 1. 1872; wife Emma E., daughter of Silas Bacon, married Sept. 26, 1860, children one - Minnie Deil. Father John Ackerman died in Di- sna, Nov. 7, 1878.
Bienchard William, p o Natural. Bridge, Jefferson county, farmer, 230 acres, born in Wilna, July 25, 1830, settled in county in same year, has been inspector of elections; wife Mary E, daughter of Lewis Stacy, married in 1870, children seven Father Daniel H. Blanchard a native of Rhode Island and one of four brothers who settled in, and near Di- ena.
Botchford David, p o Harrieville, merchant and tsoner, born in Green county March 12. 1815, settled in county in December. 1879, first wife Elize Egbert- son; second wife Phoebe Cook, children five - Henry J., George M., Sarah Jane. Auguetue E., and D. Herbert J. Parents David and Maria Botch- ford.
Bradway Thomae, po Natural Bridge, Jefferson county, far- mor, 191 acree, born on present farm June 27, 1836, bae been highway commissioner; wife Celeeta, daughter of Elihu Crane, married Aug 31, 1854; children one - Eimer. Father Jeremy Bradway one of the early cettlere of town.
Caldweil Alanson C., p o Diana, farmer. 400 acres, born in Champion, Jefferson county, Jan. 12, 1821, settied in county in 1833. has been post-master, and super- intendent of schools; wife Polly, daughter of Uriah Coon, married in 1845, children four - Dewitt Clinton, Adella E., James, and Frederick, Father Alancon Caldwell one of the early settiers.
Carley N. R., M. D., p o Diana, physician, surgeon and sur- veyor, 175 acree, born in Hancock, N. H., May 6, 1816, settled in county in 1841, read medicine with Dr. Albart Robinson of Danby, Vt., attended lec- tures at the Castleton Medical Institute, com- menced practice in Danby in 1837. in Denmark, N. Y , in 1841, and in Diana in 1844, has been jue- tice, asseeeor, and towo clerk; wife Lousia R. Graves of Mount Holly. Vt., married in 1837, children five - Maria, Solon, Allan, Aivah, and Ira.
Clarke Horace, p o Diana, farmer, 194 acres, born in Cham- pion, Jefferson county, April 13, 1812, settled in county in October 1830, has been supervisor, justice, and town clerk; first wife Rachel Roberts, children three - Orrin P .. George W., aud Zelotes; second wife Maria Paimer, children threa - Charles E., Ferdinand D., and Isadore E. Father Samuel Ciarke one of early settiers of town.
Colline Oliver D., po Harrisville, dealer in general meichau- dise, born in Copenhagen in 1845. settled in Diane in 1866. has been supervisor; wife Mary, daughter of John Murphy. married in 1867; children five - Charles, Jennie, Oliver D., Minnie, and an infant. Father W. E. W. Collins.
Dike Rev. Harmon C., p o Diana, 378 acree, born in Leroy, Jefferson county, March 6, 1823, settled in county February 1, 1836, wae called to preach in 1849, educated at the Madison University and ordained in 1855; wife Hannab Otis, of Columbus, Chenango county, married December 25, 1855; children four- Emily, Otis A., Cors L., and Elwyn A. Father Vivace Dike.
Dobeon Myron, p o Diana, farmer, 324 scres, born in Diana, November 5, 1844, eettled on present farm in 1872, bae been justice; wife Elia A , daughter of William Paimer, married September 5, 1869; children three- Herbert, Adelbert, and Cisude. Father Joshua Dobaon, an early settler in Diana.
Drury Alfred C .. p o Harrisville, physician and surgeon, born in Canton, St. Lawrence county, io 1849, set- tled in county in 1874, read medicine with Dr. A. G. Goss, of Canton, attended lectures at Burling- ton, was graduated from there in 1874, attended lectures at the medical department of the Univer- sity of New York City, and was graduated from there in 1882; wife Frances Parmelee, married in 1878. Father Charles H. Drury.
Fitzgerald Theophilue, p o Natural Bridge, Jefferson county. farmer. 315 acres, born on present farm November 9, 1843. has been highway commissioner; wife Eliza- beth, daughter of James McCan, married Februa- ry 27, 1880; children one-William. Father Morris Fitzgerald
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Fitzgerald Michael, p o Natural Bridge, Jefferson county, fermar, 315 aerea, born on present farm May 31, 1840; wife Bataey, daughter of John Canalay, mar- ried in 1879. Father Merris Fitzgerald an early aettlar.
Furrer Peter, p o Sterling Buah, farmer, 600 acraa, born in Switzerland, February 16, 1820, aattled in county in 1846; wife Mary Louise Bowa, married in 1842, died Juna 2, 1879; children five-Frederick, Louiaa, Cacelia, Ferdinand, and Josephana. Father Pater Furrer.
Gleeby Woolay, p o Harrisville, farmer, 300 acrea, born in St. Lawrence county, August 20. 1844, settled in county in 1862. and on present farm in 1871; wife Elnora, daughter of Franklin Carky, married March, 1869; children four-Carrie, Eva, Wildy, and Orin. Father Cornelius Glasby.
Greme John, p o Natural Bridge, Jefferson county, farmer, 300 aerea, born in Western, Oneida county, April 11, 1824, settled en present farm March, 1837, has baan eseassor; wife Almira, daughter of Josiah Allen, married January 1, 1849; children two- Emily, and Emogene. Father John Grems, an aarly sattler in town.
Harrie Auatin, p o Harrisville, farmer, 200 acree, bern in Champion, Jafferaon county, in 1818, sattled in connty in 1831, has been asseasor, commissionar of highwaya, coroner and deputy aberiff ; fret wifa Hannah Munger; children two-Rachel and Franciaca; second wita. Maria Harrie; children two-Minnia and Anstin. Father Foekit Harria, the first eettler in Harriaviila.
Humes Harvey, p o Diana, farmer, 25 acree, born in Diana, Juna 27, 1842, aattled on presant farm in 1880, has been constable; wife, Marriette, danghtar of Ban- jamin Shulta, married Jnly, 1868. Paranta Nahum and Oliva Humea, tha formar an early settier in Diana.
Humes Warran, p o Harrisville, farmer and mapla eugar manufacturer, 630 acres, born in Philadelphia, Jeff- eraon ounty, in 1830, sattlad in county in 1832; wita, Lucia Blanchard, married Saptember, 1856, diad January 1, 1881; children eix-Martin D , Eisie, Willie, Myron. Birdia and Grant. Parenta Lyman and Emiline Humes, earley cattiera.
Hnmee William, p o Diana, fermar and Inmberman, 306 acree, boro in Diana, Saptamber 2, 1840, hee bean. collector, commissioner, and supervisor; wifa, Maria, daughter of Samnal Nichula, married in 1863; children four-Jamee L., Frank A., Besaia B., and Bertia M. Parenta, Nahnm and Oliva Humes
Hunt William, p o Natural Bridge, Jefferson county, farmer 500 auras, born in Rutland, Jefferson county, Au- gust 31, 1820, settled in county in 1845. has been supervisor, justica of saseiona and jnatice of peace; wife. Amanda, daughter of Nathan Fulton. mar- ried in 1840; children one-Voinay O. Father, Ira Hunt.
Kilbern J. A., p o Herrieville, poetmaster. bern in Cham- pion, Jefferson county. Octobar 18, 1820, settled in connty in 1839; wife, Margarat, daughter of Thom- ae W. aver. married in 1856; children one-Austin Eugene. Fathar, Allen Kilbourn, a native of Con- necticut, and early settlar in Jeffaraon county.
Kinaman Almanzar, p o Sterling Buah, farmar, 73 acres, born on present farm, Fabruary 26, 184C; wife, Mary, daughter of Daniel Downay, married in 1869; children thraa -- Deborah, Della and Frankia. Father. Titus Kinaman, settled on farm in 1840, died March 20, 1882.
Kineman Duana, p o Sterling Bush, farmer, 110 acrea, born in Wilne, Jefferson county, June 7, 1835, aattled in county, February, 1840, has been assessor; wife, Josephine, daughter of John Shoemaker, married January 3, 1859: children two-Emary end Nettie. Father, Titns Kinsmen.
Lake Christopher C., p o Natural Bridge, manufacturer of seeh, doors, blinda and mouldinga, born in Gena- sea count :. May 8, 1838. aettled in county in 1861, commenced present bueinesa in 1874, has baan jua- tice of peace and axciee commissioner; wife, Fi- dalla Prina, of Otaego county. married Augnat, 1868; children two-Fred and Lanra. Father Jease Lake, diad in 1864.
Lake Levi C., p o Harriaville, merchant and hotei propria- tor, born in Macedon, Nov. 26, 1887, settled in county April 12, 1861, haa baen auparviaor, assea- aor and collector; wlta Lonlea A., daughter of Iarael P. Blood, marriad Oet., 1859; children three - Eimer P, Charlas E., and Maud M. Parente Jesee and Lovine Lake.
Mantle Howard G., p o Harrisvilla, farmer, 60 acrae, born in Jefferson county in 1825, settled in county in 1835, firat in Denmark and then in Diana; wife Mary Ann, daughter of Jeaaa Darby; children four - Edgar O., Jassie, Willie, and Gracie. Parente Jacob and Elmioa Mantle, nativee of Maceachu- aetts.
Pahud Joseph, p o Harriavilla, farmer, furnaceman, real- astate agant and lumber dealar, 25,000 acres, born in Switzerland Jan. 5, 1824, settled in county in 1847, haa bean member of assembly, and super- visor; wife Mary Lahn, marriad in 1853; children ona - Annetta Parents George and Julia Pahud. Palmer Jamea, po Diana, farmer, 250 acrea, born in Middia- field, Otsego county. in 1820, settled in county in 1831, has bean highway commissioner; wife Mira, daughter of Lyman Humea, married Jan., 1863; children two - Charley, and Minnie Father
Jamee Palmer the firet settler in Diana.
Paul Eli R., p o Harriaville, farmer and dealer in general merchandise, born in Rutland county, Vt., March 20, 1821, aettled in Watertown in 1831, and in Har- riaville March 29, 1859, has been juatice of the peace, coroner, and justice of asasione, and the first poet-master in Harrisville; wife Mary C. Owens of Ogdensburg, married April 1843; children fiva - Harvay A., Louiaa S., Jana S., Melzar C., and Polly. Father Jeramiah Paul.
Peablaa Varnando, p o Harrisville, farmer, 300 acres, bern in Martinaburgh, Nov. 15, 1833, aettied in Harris- villa in 1870; wife Sophia Beilinger of Champion, marriad In 1866; children aix - Lina M., Lillien, Grace, Alva, Arthur, and Raymond. Parents Ed- ward and Estalla Peebles
Render William, p o Harrieville, daalar in ganaral merchan- diaa, 122 acres, born in Antwerp, Jaffarson county, Nov. 6, 1838, settled in connty in 1860, haa been jus- tice of peace and justice of sessions; wife Mary A. Holmes of Gouverneur, St Lawrence county, married in 1860; children four - Mina A., Aliee M. Martha, and Margaret A. Paranta William and Hannah Render.
Roberta Heman, p o Diana, farmer, 111 acres, born in Otsego county in 1816, settled in Diana in 1829, has been colleetor. constable, commissioner of highwaye, and ovarseer of the poor; wife Harriet, daughter of James Palmer, marriad in 1843. Father Danial Roberta an early eettler in Oswegatchie settie- ment.
Waggenar Daxtar D .. p o Harriaville, farmar, and manu- facturer of maple sugar, 460 acrea, born in Jaffer- eon county Nov. 27, 1829, settled on present farm in 1854; wife Suean, daughter of Warren Nya, mar- riad in 1853; children two - Mabel L., and Mary A. Parenta David and Clarissa Waggoner.
GREIG.
Benedict Seymour, p o Lyone Falle, dairy farmar, 150 acrea born in Cortland county April 30, 1820, settled in connty in 1842, has been auparvisor and town clark; lat wita Louiaa Smith, of Columbia connty. mar- ried October 27, 1842; childran ona-E. Darwin, born Decembar 7, 1846; second wife Elmira, dangh- tar of Jacob and Mary Huret, of Albany county, married March 24, 1853, Parents Enoch and Kath- erina (Barnes) Benedict, the latter of whom was born in Massachusetts, and is now a raeident of Lyonsdale, and eighty-seven years of age.
Bradiah Charlie W., p o Glensdale, apiarlat, 6 acraa, born in Lowville, August 13, 1851, settled in Graig in 1881; wife Vienna A., daughter of Rev. Seneca A., and Amanda Benton, of Martinsburgh, married De- cember 30, 1878; childran opa-S. Francie. Parente Dr. Jamaa S. and Harriet (Shepard) Bradiah, early aattlars of Greiz, the former of whom was aurgeon in the Rebellion, and dled at Hilton Head, S. C., and the latter waa daughter of Winthrop Shepard, one of tha first aettlers of Turin.
Burdick Alonzo, p o Graig, grain and dairy farmer, 80 acree, born in Turin, February 20, 1840, settled in Graig in 1848, haa been highway commissioner, and over- aeer of poor; wife Martha, daughter of Baxter Yale Hilla, of Turin, married Decambar 25, 1860; children two-Jennie Bradish and Clara M., and ona, Loweil, died November 19, 1871, agad one and one-half years.
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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Burdick Elhanan D., p o Greig, proprietor of hotel and formarly a merchant in Glanadale, born in Turin, April 14, 1851, settled in Greig in 1871; wife Dala- phena, daughter of Wellington Brown, of Rutland, Jafferaon county, married Novembar 16. 1869; chil- dran four-Carria E., Ella J., Spancer E , Harry D. Father Albert Burdick, a native of Columbia county.
Burdick Luther C., p o Greig, marchant since 1872, waa formarly a teacher. boro in Turin, April 7, 1846, set- tlad in Greig in 1871, bae been supervisor, town clark, notary public and coroner; wife Sarah M., danghter of Charlee Stevens of West Turin, mar- riad June 4, 1867: children two-Albert L. C., and Charles M. Parenta Albart and Emily (Berrua) Burdick, the latter a native of New Hampshire.
Burr Matthew E., po Glensdala, farmer and jobber 117 acres, born in Denmark, May 24, 1848, aettled in Greig in 1853; wife Francea M. Stone, of Leydan, marriad Novembar 22, 1871; children two-Elva May and Evart M. Parauta Isaiah and Catharine (Clock) Burr, early settlars of Denmark, and now rasidenta of Graig.
Calhoon Jamas, p o Greig, bont and ahoa manufacturar, born in High Market, February 23, 1845, settled In Grøig, April 18, 1871, has been town clark; wite Mary, danghtar of John Jenninga, married July 20, 1868; children two-Mary E. and Annora. Parents Pat- rick and Mary Calhoun.
Caalar Eli, p o Glansdala, general farmer, 85 acres, born in Mohawk, Herkimer county, October 9, 1806, aettlad in county in 1866. has bean justica of tha peace and superintendent on the Eria Canal; wife Margaret Campbell, of Herkimer county, born January 30, 181 . married in June. 1829; children five-Joseph E., James, Henry, Wallace and Robert. Parenta Joseph and Lany (Millar) Caaler, of Herkimer county.
Carter George, p o Turin, hop-grower and dairy farmar, 75 acres, born in Greig, May 12, 1822, was firat white child born in the town of Greig; wife Nancy, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Hesa) Hurat of Al- bany, marriad Saptamber 21, 1848; children threa- Eldridge who ia now a book-kaapar in Carbon, Wy- oming Territory, Hattia D. and Nellia. Parenta William and Polly (Nebla) Carter, the former a son of William Carter, and the third settler in Lawis county. coming in in 1819, aud aattling in Greig about 1821.
Gallup Waaael, p o Greig, lumbarman and farmer, 112 acres, born in Jefferson, Schobarla county. December 14, 1829, aattled in county in 1844, baa haen aaseasor, highway commissioner and collector; wife Nancy C., daughter of W. C. Vanarnam, of Greig, married September 17. 1862; children tbrea-Ira, Mordecai and Mary A. Parente Joshua and Mary (Gould) Gallup. formar residauta of Lewis county.
Hubbard Walter D., po Brantingham, proprietor of hotel, 18 acres, born in Leyden, February 14, 1821. aettled in Greig, in 1865. is postmaster, and has been jus- tice of peace; wife Mary P, adopted daughter of William and Dolly Oliver, of Martinsburg, married January 7. 1847; children living two-Ella and Hattia, and three deceased. Paranta Corydon and Lucy (Riobmond) Hubbard, residente of Turin, and tha formar a son of Timothy Hubbard, who came from Connecticut to Layden in 1806, when ten years of age.
Highy Willaon, p o Graig, hop-grower and dairy farmer, 200 acrea, born in West Turin, May 9, 1817, sattled in Greig in 1859; wita Carolina, daughter of Aaa and Julia Platte of West Turin, marriad February 16, 1839; children four-Alfred, Fidalia, Ellen, Edith, and ona deceased, Carrie. Paranta Cooper L., and Crita (Willson) Higby, early settlara of Waat Turin, and tha formar of whom waa obliged to go to Whiteaboro, for milling.
Hille Irving, po Graig, born in Turin. April 30, 1854, is a member of the firm of Hilla Broa., dealers in gan- eral marchandise.
Hille D. E. p o Greig, merchant, member of the firm of Hills Bros., born in Turin, September 28. 1849, settled in Greig, In 1881; wifa Alica M. Fuller, of Jefferson county, married December 13, 1881. Parante Ans- myn and Nancy (Ingeraol) Hills, raaldente of Low- ville.
Murtaugh John, p o Glanadale, lumberman and farmer, 264 acres, born in Troy, May 31, 1857, aattled in county in 1868, was savarely injured at Eaton's Milla in 1871, having both arms and legs broken, ja consta hla. Parents Owen and Hannat (Nixon) Murtaugh came from Troy and aattled In Greig in 1868.
Loness John, p o Graig, mechanic and hop growar, having set out the first hop yard in Greig, 78 acraa, born in Knox, Albany county, August 23, 1817, settled In Greig in 1839, has been conatabla and postmaster; wife Katharina A., daughter of Johannes and Nan- cy (Zimmer) Sand, married September 10, 1839; children four-LaFayette. John J., Estbar and Stella, three baving died, Mary J., October 11, 1859, Ralph, October 20, 1859 and Pater S., April 29, 1864, while in service in the Rebellion at. Watertown. Parents Adam and Katharina (Quackenbusb) Loness. nativee of Albany county, and early set- tlers in Louis county.
Northrup Joseph T .. p o Greig. Inmberman aod farmer, 500 acres, born in Otsego county, May 6, 1824, eettled in county in 1840. bas been oversaar of poor and privata in company G. 186th N. Y. S. V., in compa- ny with three brothers; wife Lydia A .. daughter of Jacob Anthony, ona of the early settlers of Greig, married July 11, 1847; children living four-and two decaaaed -- Eliza M., Mary E .. Alice W., and Edla H., and two deceased Alda E. end Lawia A. Parents Jamea R. and Annie M. (Thorn) Northrup, natives of Duchess county.
Norton Duane, p o Glenadale, Inmberman and real estate dealer, 1200 acres, born in Turin, November 8, 1846, settled in Greig. in 1869; firat wife Emma, daugh- ter of Josiah and Charlotta Johnson, married Feb- ruary 11, 1869; children four-Allia C., Nellie C., Raymond and Clifford; second wife Carris E. daughter of Charles and Sarah Corwin, married . November 12, 1881. Parents Winthrop and Caro- lina M. (Wideman) Norton, natives of Albany county.
Parkins Allan, p o Greig, dairy farmer, and carpenter. 150 acrea, born in Massachusetts, November 3. 1820, aettled in county in 1831 and in Greig in 1834, bas baen assessor. highway commissioner, and audi- tor; wifa Amanda Melissa, daughter of Jobb and Zada Brown, of Rensselaer county, married April 6. 1841; children living saven-Alfred, Emily J., O. Dwight, Georga Mead, Cora M., Ernest L., and Lavi B. Parents Aaron and Sally Perkins Dativea of Massachusetts
Pitcher Edwin, p o Glenadale, lumberman, general farmer and formerly a marchant in Martinaburgh, 200 acrea, born in Martinsburgh October 14, 1807, set- tled in Greig. in 1869, haa heen supervisor; wife Harriet E. White, of Oneida county, married April, 1831; children aight-Lonisa, Lydia, Charlea J, Henry W., Francea Dewey, Howard, Mary and Nallia. Parents David and Polly Pitcher. tha formar a son of Reuben and grandson of Elijah Pitcher.
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