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VauArnam Fayette. p_o Greig, cheese mannfacturar, one acre, born in Turin, March 16, 1818, settled in Greig in 1881; wifa Marcia Fuller, of Jefferaun, married January 4, 1882. Parents Giles and Jeanette (Sal- mona) VanArnam, the former a son of Abrabam and one of the firat settlers in Greig.
Vanarnam William C , p o Greig. millwright, carpenter, lumbar manufacturer, and farmer, 3(0 acres, born in Albany county. June 10, 1810, settled in county in 1829, has been asaessor ; first wife Mary Sand, of Schoharie county, married in March 1856, died Juna 1845; children four; second wife Lydia A. Gould, married in 1845, died May 5, 1879, children eight. Parents John D. and Polly (Crouse) Van- Arnam, natives of Albany county, reaidente of Lawis county.
HARRISBURGH.
Allan Ira, p o Harriaburgh, farmer, born in Albany county in 1818, settled in county in 1824; wife Ann Carpen- ter, married in 1849, died January 11, 1862; chil- dran three-Alice C., Charles A., and Dwight I. Second wife, Christina Carpenter, bern January 17, 1829, married February 3, 1864; childran one -- Carry E. Parents, Williama and Cathariue Allen, of Albany county, settled in county ju 1824.
Allen Ephraim, p o Harrisburgh, farmer 128 acres, born In Albany county in 1816, sattled in county in 1824. bae been poormaster: wife Alvira, daughter of Waite and Rosanna Stoddard, born In Harrie- burgh in 1815, married in 1843; children four- Mayatte A., Eliza P., Ella R., and William M. Parents, William and Catharine Denison Allen, the former of Connecticut and the latter of Albany county, settled in county In 1824.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Boshart James, p o Lowville, farmer 185 acres, born in county in 1841. has held several district offices; wife Esther A Bickford. of county, born in 1841, married in 1868; children four - Gertie May. James Fred, Flora A., and Louis Howard. Par- enta, Jacob and Anna Goutremont Boshart. of county, the former born in 1803, died November 9, 1876, and the latter born in 1809, married De cem- ber 14, 1824. Grandparents were born in Mont- gomery county.
Boahart Gerrit G., p o Lowville, farmer 75 acres, born in Lowville February 26, 1814, has held several dia- trict offices; wife Catharina Wemple, born in Montgomery courty in 1817, married in 1841, died in 1868; children two-Ann and Jacob Henry. Second wife Sarah Fairbanka, of Jefferson county, married in 1869. Pareuts, Jacob and Hannah Snits Boshart, of Montgomery county, settled in Lewis county in 1800.
Buah Sumner D .. p o Harrisburgh, farmer. born in Harris- burgh in 1846; wife Frances I. Smith, of Copenha- gen, married in 1870; children three. Parents, George and Mary Snell Bush, the former of Lewis and the latter of Montgomery county. Grandpar- ants, John and Catharine T. Bush, came from Massachusetts soon after 1800:
Clark Wayne, p o Copenhagen, farmer, dairyman and hop- grower, 245 acres. born in Denmark in 1825, has been supervisor and school commissioner; wile Lizzie, daughter of Lynus and Elizabeth Hart Clark, of Jefferson county. born in 1831, married in 1854; children four-George W., born in 1857; Frances L., born in 1859; John N., born in 1862; and W. Grant, born in 1870. Father, Orrin Clark, born in Massachusetts in 1792, served in war of 1812, under Captain Kellogg at Sackett'a Harbor, settled in county in :803, died in 1840; wife Rebec- ca White, of Berkshire county, Msss.
Cobb David R., p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in Harria- burgh in 1825; wife Minerva, daughter of Samuel Hart, of Jefferson county. married in 1863, died in 1871; second wife Helen Boyer, of Little Falls, Herkimer county, born in 1843, married in 1812, daughter of Joseph and Lucinda Boyer. Father, Nehemiah Cobb, of county, born in 1808; wife Isa- bella Elliott, died in 1828; second wife Misa Bailey, married in 1830; children three. Grandparenta Ezra and Elizabetb Cobb, of Plymouth, Mass., came to county in 1808, and the former was in war of 1812.
Dryden Charles, p o Copenhagen, farmer 158%% acres. born in Denmark in 1838, has been deputy sheriff and constable; wife Lavina Perkins, of Pinckney, mar- ried in 1860; children six-Margaret E, William C., James T., George N., Frankia, and Hattie Agnes
Hall Andrew J., p o Copenhagen, farmer 162% acres, born in Leyden in 1825, has been commissioner of high- ways; wife Martha J., daughter of Hezekiah and Betsey Avery Tiffany, boin in Adama, Jefferson county, in 1825, married in 1849 Parents, Jehiel H. and Louisa B. Wetmore Hall, the former born in Connecticut in 1863, came to county in 1824. and the latter born in Lewis county in 1803. Grand- parente of Mre. Hall, the Tiffanya. were the firet settlers in Watson, built the first mill and house at Beaver Lake, and Mr. Tiffany died Oct. 21. 1833. Hughes John C., p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in Denmark in 1841, has been supervisor and assessor. Par- enta, Andrew and Ellen Hughes, born in Ireland, the former in 1806 and the latter in 1801, came to county in 1832; children five, living three-John C., Ellen and Betsey.
Humphrey Ashbell S., p o Copenhagen, farmer 248 acres, born in Harrisburgh in 1837; wife Mary A. Whit- ing, of Denmark, married in 1863; children four- Frank J., Henry G , Harvey W., and Bessla L. Parente, Color.el Harry and Polly Stoddard Hum- phrey, of Lewis county. Grandparents, Ashbell and Sally Knapp Humphrey, of Massachusetts, settled in county about 1800
Humphry Morris, p o Copenhagen. farmer, carpenter and joiner, 138 acrea, born in Harrisburgb June 2, 1819; wife Almira T. Kelsey. married in 1845; children one-Permelia. Father, Ashbell, came to county about 1800 with two brothers, Micah and Hart, the Jatter ot whom afterward returned.
Johnsen Charles. p o Harrisburgh, faimer 150 acres, born in Harrisburgh in 1842, has been assessor and Justice of peace; wife Emma Roberts. of Harrisburgh, born in 1842, married in 1862; children four-Jen- nie A., Hattie E, and George W. Georgiana (twina). Parents, Dennis and Jane Galloway John- son, of Harrisburgh. Grandfather settled in county, frem Duchess.county, in 1808, and was in the war of 1812.
Kelsey Harmen, p o Copenhagen, retired farmer 280 aerea, born in Harrisburgh in 1817; wife Julia Ann Dur- fee, born in Vermont in 1830, settled in county in 1852, married in 1853; children ono-Emma J., born in 1855, wife of Lucian J. Lewis, of county, born in 1848, married in 1873; children three. Par- enta. Oliver and Polly Kelsey, of New Hampshire, settled in county in 1804 Edwin E. Durfee bern in Franklin county in 1839, settled in county in 1832, enlisted in 5th Regiment of New York Artil- Jery September 12, 1862, died at Harper's Ferry in 1864.
Kilham Charles D., p o Copenhagen, retired farmer, bern in Turin in 1815, has been assessor, commissioner and town clerk; wife, Olive E. Taylor, born in 1827, married in 1846; children four-Ellen A., Charles T., Elizabeth C., aud Enima, whe was drowned in Brantingham Lake, in 1878, by upsetting of the boat, when only 26 years of age. Parents, John and Lydia Dewey Kilbam, of Massachusetts, came to county in 1800. Captain Felus E. Taylor, father of Olive, born in Massachusetts; wife, Ada Higher, of Connecticut
Lanpher Hiram B .. p o Copenhagen, farmer and cheese manufacturer, 180 acres, born in Harrisburgh in 1836, has been supervisor; built present factory in 1865, and is now using milk from over 300 cowe; wife Elizabeth Sherman Roberts, adopted daughter of John Roberts, of Oneida county. married in 1861. Parente, Nathan and Harriet Bailey Lanpher. Grandfather, Paul Lanpher. of Lowville.
Lewis Lucian J., p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in Harria- burgh. in 1848; wife, En.ma J .. daughter of Har- men and Julia Kelsey, born in Harrisburgh in 1855, married in 1873; children, three-Eva Pearl, John Lucian, and Harmon Lucius. Parenta, John and Catharine Lewis, of county.
Lewis John, farmer and stock grower, 416 acres, born in Har- risburgh in 1815, has been commissioner of highw's; wite Catharine Butlin, of England, born in 1819, married in 1845;children four -- Lucius .J., and Lucian J., (twine), Luther James, and Eva C. Parenta, John and Betsey Lewis. the former of Suffield, Conn., and the latter of Springfield. Maas., came to county about 1805, and the former waa soldier in War of 1812. Joseph and Elizabeth Butlin, of England, came to county in 1835.
McCarty Peter. p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in Denmark, in 1835, has been supervisor from 18:3 to 1876, and is a representative politician of the town Pa- rents, Peter and Mary McCarty.
McCarty Peter, farmer, born in Ireland, in 1791, settled In county in 1831, died in 1861; wife, Mary MeCabe, p o Copenhagen, born in Ireland in 1798, married in 1846; children sight, living five-Edward, born in 1829; Peter Jr., in 1835; John, in 1837; Margaret, in 1841; and Frank, in 1843.
Murphy Philip, p o Copenhagen, dairy farmer and stock grower. 227 acres, born in Ireland in 1823, settled in county in 1831; wife, Catharine McDonald. of Ireland, born in 1826, married October 16, 1849; children, six-Julia A., Mary J , Jane E., John P., Philip B , and William C. Parents, John and Julia Quinu Murphy, of Ireland, came to county in 1831; childreu five, living, four.
Roberta David. p o Harrisburgh, farmer, 234 aeres, born in Onondaga county. in 1833, settled in county in 1849: wile, Frances Humphrey, of county, married in 1856, died in 1857; children one- Alice M ; second wife, Betsey Gallup, born in 1835, married in 1859; children three-Charles, Ada and Arthur. Parente Thomas and Emma Roberts, the former born in Wales, and the latter in New York, cama to county in 1840.
Roberts Robert L., p o Harrisburgh, retired farmer and cattle drover, 1.000 acres, born in North Wales in 1811, settled in Oneida county in 1824, and Lewis county in 1835; wife, Jana Jones, born in Wales in 1807. came to county in 1817, married in-1835, died in 1844, children three: second wife, Mra Emma George Roberts, who had five children, married in in 1845, children three Parents, Lewis and Laura Hughes Roberts, of Wales, where the former died in 1823, and the latter came with family of eight children to America, in 1824, and died in Onelda county.
Sheldon Marion, p o Copenhagen, farmer, 125 acres, born in Denmark, in 1835, has held several district offices; wife, Harriet, daughter of Lucius Oaks, of county, born in Martinshurgh. married in 1870; children two-Fay L., and Earl M. Parents, An- sel and Melinda Sheldon, of county.
HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Shaver Peter, p o Lowville, farmer, 159 acree, born in Low- ville in 1818, has been commissioner and poor- master; wife, Julia Obits, of Lowville, born In 1818, married Jan 13, 1842. Parents, Andrew and Margaret Bellinger Shaver, the former born in 1783, cama to county in 1800, died in 1867 and the latter, born in 1785, died in 1865; children eix, living three. John and Margaret Obits were parents of Mra. Shaver, the former born in Montgomery county, May 12, 1786, came to county abi.ut 1800, was in war of 1812, died in 1861, and the latter, born July14, 1790, married in 1811, died Jan. 21, 1874; children, four, living two-Julia and Jobn M .. horn in 1822; wife, Julia Williams, married in 1843.
Smith Patar G., p o Copenhagen, farmer, born in Montgom- ery county in 1793, settled in county in 1841; wife. Mary Hand, of Montgomery county, born in 1795, married in 1815, dled June 29, 1853; children eight: Maria, born in 1816, died in 1876; William, born in . 1819, died lo 1850; George A., born in 1822; Mar- tha Ann, in 1825; Christina, in 1828; Sarab M .. in 1831; Harriet, in 1834; and John H., in 1837 Grandparents, George A , and Christina Smith, of Columbia county, died in Montgomery county.
Smith George A., po Copenhagen, farmer, born in Mont- gomery county, in 1822, settled in county in 1841; wife, Caroline, daughter of Walter and Charlotta Cook Searl, of Lewis county, born in 1835, married in 1853; children one-William H. Parenta Peter G., and Mary Hand Smith.
Stanton John, p o Copenhagen, retired farmer, born in Fair- field, Herkimer county, in 1807, settled in county in 1858; wife Maria, daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Geer) Merriman, of Herkimer county, born in 1810, married Sapt 23, 1831; children two-Benjamin aud Lucy. Parenta Daniel and Dorcae Corben Stanton, of Herkimer county, came to Lewis county in 1850, and died in Copenhagen.
Stoddard George A., p o Harrisburgh, farmer 133%% acres, born in Harrisburgh in 1845; wife Mary A., daugh- ter of Dennis and Jana (Galloway) Johnson, of this county, married in 1868; children three-Ray E, Alice M., and an infant. Parenta Addison and Catherine E. (Allen) Stoddard. Grandfather Waite S. Stoddard.
Stoddard Addison, p o Harrisburgh, retired farmer, boro in Harrisburgh in 1821, has been assessor fourteen seara; wife Catharine E. Allen, of Albany cuunty, married in 1845; children four-George A , Adelaide, Marianne, and W. Judson. Parents Waite and Rosamond (Batee) Stoddard, settled in county from Connecticut in 1801, and the former held many town officea.
Stoddard Lorin A., p o Harrisburgh, retired farmer, born in Harrisburgh in 1811, has held several town officee; wife Clarissa, daughter of William Deway, born in Weetfield, Mass , in 1810, married in 1835; children one-Alfred L. Father George A. Stoddard, born in Connecticut in 1772. came to county in 1805;wife Temperance Allan. born in Connecticut in 1772, married Oct. 28, 1793, children eleven, living four.
Stoddard Ralph E., p o Harrieburgh, farmer 180 acres, born in Harrisburgh in 1823; wife Charlott, daughter of Rofua and Rosamond Scott, of Jefferson county, married in 1854; children two -Willie W., and Rufus R. Paranta Waite and Roaamond Stod- dard.
Taylor Madison W., po Harrieburgh, proprietor of cream- ery and farmer. 129 acree, born in Denmark in 1832; wife Harriet A., daughter of Joseph and Abigail Pack Kalaey, of Harrieburgh, married in 1852; children two-Florence H .. and Cora E. Parents Thomas and Cheney Sheperd Taylor, the former boro in Massachusatta in 1805, died In 1878, and the latter was born in Lewis county.
Vary Jobn B., p o Harrisburgb, carpenter, builder and farmer 117% acres, born In Stephentown, Rensapl- aer county, April 4. 1833, settled in county in 1841, has been justice of peace; wife Sarah F., daughter of Samuel and Marlan Hart, born in Putnam county in 1835, married in 1854; children three- Willett H., Charlee D., and Jennie V. Parents Willett and Polly (Allen) Vary, of Reneselaer county, came to county in 1841.
Vary Stephen S., p o Harrieburgh, farmer 370 acres, boro in Renaaclaer county in 1821, settled in county in 1841, haa been poormaster; wife Paulina, daughter of Benjamin Smith. married in 1813; children five- Edward E., horo in 1846, Horatio N., in 1848, Burton, in 1851, Fred S., in 1859, and Clark, in 1861. Parenta Willett and Polly (Allen) Vary.
Wider Alson, p o Harrisburgh, cheese manufacturer, born in Weat Turin, in 1852; wife Eliza Cookman, born in county in 1858, married in 1878; children two- Stella E., and Clara H. Parents Charles A. and Helen Wider, the former born in Germany, came to county in 1825, and the latter born In county. died in 1880. Mr. Wider purchased the Harrisburgh cheese factory which was built in 1868 aa a stook company, and now runa the eame, having milk of 400 cowa.
Windecker William H., p o Lowville, farmer 150 acree, born In Harrisburgh In 1827, has hean aaaasaor, collec- tor, constable, and overseer of poor; wife Dorathy A. Goutermont, of Lowville, married Oct. 11, 1848; children two-Sedate C., and Anna, who married Joho T. Williams In 1875, and died Aug. 4, 1881. Parente Jacob and Catharine (Petrie) Windecker. settled in county from Herkimer county in 1819 and 1820, married in 1823; children foor-William, Sylvester, John, and Corneliue.
Windecker Cornelius, po Lowville, farmer, born in Harrie- burgh in 1838; wife Emeline Cook, of Lowville, born in 1842, married in 1867; children one-Cora J. Parents Jacob and Catharine (Petria) Windecker. Parenta of Mrs. Windecker, George R. and Caroline Obitts Cook, the former of Connecticut, and the latter of Lewia county.
Windecker Sylvester, p o Lowville, farmer 138 acrea, born in Harriaburgh in 1830, has been asaesaor; wife Ellen, daughter of Francis and Roealind Lyman, born in 1849, married in 1871. Parente Jacob and Catha- rioa Windecker.
Woodard Frank, p o Copenhagen, farmer and dealer in stock and horses, born in Jefferson county, in 1852, Battled in county in 1853, has been constable; wife Hattie, daughter of John and Charlotte Nellie, of Oneida county, born in 1852, married in 1875. Parents Lee and Polly Woodard.
HIGH MARKET.
Allen Richard, p o Constableville, owner of eaw.mill and manufacturer of boxee, born in Weet Turin Nov. 1, 1833,eettlad in town in 1874: wife, Adelalde Gran- nie of Onaida county, married Oot. 6, 1866; child- ren three-Fred W., Helen M., and Emory G. Parents, Emory and Sally Allen.
Anken Fred, p o High Market, merchant and farmer, 312 acrea, horn in Switzerland Oct. 29, 1836; settled in County in 1860; hae been Supervisor, Justice of Peace and Justice of Sessions; wife, Catharine Klosner, married in 1858; children six-Frank, Charles F., Edward O., Lillie F., Clara M. and Su- san E. Father, John Anken,
Byron John, po Constableville, farmer aud carpenter, 97 arras, born in High Market July 7, 1842, has been Supervisor two years; wife, Sarah Donnelly, mar- ried in 1866. Parents, Michael and Sarah Byron, were among first settlere of town.
Dolphin William, p o High Market, dalry farmer, 125 acree, born in county of Sligo, Ireland, in 1815, settled in county in 1847, hae been town clerk, supervisor and justice of peace; wife, Mary Shannon, marrled in 1834; children four-Bridget, Mary, James and Anna.
Gillogley Thomae, p o High Market; farmer, born in High Market, Jan. 27, 1844, has been commissioner of highway; wife, Mary Gilboy. Father, Michael Gilloglay, one of first eettlere of town.
Haoby James, p o High Market, farmer, born in High Mar- ket May 10,1845; bas been town clerk and collector; wife, Kate Cumminga, married May 7, 1868; one daughter-Mary Agnes. Parente, Thomas and Elizabeth Hanby, among firet settlers of town.
Hathaway Newton, p o Conetablaville, dairy farmer, 200 acree, born in High Market Aug. 26, 1843; wife, Nettie Higby of West Turin, married Dec. 25, 1869; children three-Ida J., Sarab E. and Emma C. Father, Isaac B. Hathaway, first permaneut sot- tler on farm.
Higby Horace R., p o Constableville, dairy farmer, 216 acres born In Weet Turin Aug. 28, 1824; has been jus- tice of peace; wife Ann E. Plumb, marrled in 1847; children three living-Selden P., Judeon D , and Ward S. Daughter, Amanda M. died March 26, 1881.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Klosner Christian p o High Market, fermer and cheese man- ufacturer. 240 acree, born in Switzerland Dec. 13, 1842, settled in county in 1850; hes been supervisor; wife, Anne B. Miller, merried in 1867; children three-Charles F., Clara I end Edward A. Per- ente, Christien end Susan Klosner,
Kioener Frederick p o Constebleville, fermer and cheese manufacturer, 210 ecres, born in Oneida county Jan. 24, 1852, settled in county in 1853; wife, Katie Gilboy, married in 1875; children three-Addie, Grece and Jemes.
Kloener Jacob p o High Market, deiry farmer end owner of cheese factory, 212 acree, born in Switzerland June 28, 1838, settled in county io 1850; wife, Mary Anne, married in 1867; children three-Emma, Robert, end Mery Ann.
Mackay John p o Turin, dairy fermer, boro in Ireland, coun- ty of Tipperery in 1838, eettied in county in 1848; has been inspector of election and overseer of poor; wife Mery Dolphin, married in 1869; chil- dren six-Thomes, Williem. Patrick, John, Catbe- rine, and Ann. Parents, Thomes and Catharine Meckey.
Mullen Iersel p o Conetableville, deiry fermer 190 acres, born on present ferm Nov. 12, 1842, has been eu- pervisor two terme, was in the army over four yeare; wife, Elizabeth Jones of West Turin, mer- ried Jen. 7, 1873; children three-Jennie E., Mary A. end Nency E.
O'Brien Deniel E. po High Market, dairy termer 62% acres, born in High Merket July 14. 1844. wife Katie Mc- Ginnie, married in 1865; children three-Julia E., Thomsa E and Mery E. Father, Edward O'Brien, one of first settlere of town.
O'Brien Michael p o High Merket, deiry farmer, 117 ecres, born on present ferm Feb. 22, 1842, hee been Be- eeesor nine years; wife, Mary Mahan, married in 1869; children four-Deniel, Thomee F., Mich- sei E. end William J.
Plummer George p o Conetableville, dairy farmer and cheese manufacturer. 500 acres, born in Deerfield, Oneida county, May 27, 1836. eetlied in county in 1840, hee been esceeaor; wife, Mary Shepherd of Turin, married in 1858; children five-Emme, Hel- en, Charies. Jennie and George. Fether, Cherlos Plummer, wes many yeere supervisor of town
Sweeney Edward p o Conetableville, fermer 152 acree, born in Ireland Aug. 15, 1815, hee been justice of peace twenty-one years; wife, Julia Desmond, married June 1, 1838; children eix-Phillip, Edward Jr., William, Thomas, Henry, Joseph end Julia E.
Welsh John po Constableville, dairy fermer 200 acree, born in 1829, settled in county in 1841; bae been justice nf eeeelons end juetice of peace; wife Ann Augusta Gilroy, merrled Feb. 27, 1854; children eix-Mi- chael, Mery Ellen, John W., Mergaret T , Joseph- ine E,, and Katie E.
Walsh Michael p o Conetableville, farmer end carpenter, 180 acres, born io Caneda June 1843, setiled in county in 1851; wife, Mary Welsh, married in 1865; children five-Julie, Michael, Thomas, John and Mery.
Wider Charles A. p o Constableville, dairy farmer 387 acres, born in New Jork city Aug. 8, 1825, hee been supervisor and nvereeer of poor; wife, Helen Rector, married in 1847. died Sep. 13, 1880; chii- dren seven -four sone and three daughtere, Per- ente, Rudolph end Dorothy Wider.
LEYDEN.
Bacon David T., p o Conetebieville, deiry fermer, 119 ecree, born in the town Mey 9, 1843 ; wife, Emily M., daughter of Jemes D. Wright, married in 1865; children. two-Jennie Matilda, and Arthur Jamee. Father, Jemee Tyler Bacon.
Beker Hon. Thomee, p o Leyden, proprietor of Baker hotel, 65 erres, born in Denube, Herkimer county, Dec. 10, 1799 settled in county in 1831, has been super- visor, justice of peace, postmaster and member of Assembly ; firet wife, Lenra Shew; second wife, Sor brona B. Talcott ; children now living, eight. Father, Thomes Baker.
Beck John P., p o Port Leyden, merchant, born in Pruesie, Germany, Oct. 19, 1839, settled in county in 1853, hae bren collector ; wife, Mery Esaelburn, mer- ried May 2, 1865 ; children, one-Frank J. Perente, Peter end Mary Beck.
Beck Peter, p o Port Leyden, boot end shoe manufacturer, born in Prueeia, Germany, Aug. 25, 1888, settled in county in 1853, commenced present businees in 1859 hes been truetee -of villege six succeeelve yeara ; wife, Mesaer Smith, born Aug. 25, 1844, married in 1862 ; children, two-Mery end Roes. Perente, Peter and Mary Beck.
Burnham Joseph S., po Leyden, grein end deiry farmer, 150 ecree, born on present farm Oct. 6, 1825; wife, Elvire, daughter of Metthew T. Brooks, married June 4, 1867 ; children, two-Eliza M., end Freder- iok C. J. Fether, Joseph Burnhem, a netive of Hartford, Conn , settled in county in 1806.
Carpenter Reubeu, p o Leyden, dairy farmer, 135 ecree, born in Mexico, Oewego county, Oct. 11, 1821, set- tied in county iu 1846; wife, Laure Ann, daugh- ter of Abijab Hall, one of the early settlers, mer- ried in 1848; children living, five-Merion R., Finra, Abijah H., Anne M., Augusta V. Father, Jesee Carpenter.
Carroll Rev. Eugene, p o Port Leyden, born in ireland, Feb. 22, 1823, sottled in county Feb. 15, 1866, is pastor of St. Martin's church; was educated at Mount St. Marys, Maryland, and ordeined priest in 1850 by Cardinal Mo. Closkey.
Crowley Timothy, p o Port Leyden, dealer in clothing, beta and caps, born in ireland, Dec. 28, 1834, settled iu Leyden in 1865 ; wife. Mery Ann Coyle ; chiidran, four-Mery Ellen, John D., CherIntte M., end Tim- othy E. One child, Jobsuna, died in 1871, aged nine yeara.
Coe Dennis M .. po Port Leyden. member of the firm of Coe & Seare, dealere in furniture aleo undertakere, born in Leyden, Merch 12, 1841. has been overseer of pror and collector ; wife, Emme J. Seymour, married in 1864 ; children, one-Willie D. Father, Eri Coe, & native of Leyden, wee son of Brainerd Coe, one of the pioneers.
Coliine Hon. Jonsthen C., po Leyden, born in Weet Turin Jen. 31, 1804, settled In Leyden about 1870, has been supervisor, aaseesor, presidentiel electnr and member of Legislature : wife, Selly C. Teicott. married in 1826 ; children living, two- John D., of Utica, and Homer L. of Montena. Perente, Jane- then and Sereh (Couch) Colline, settled in West Turin in 1797.
Colton Leonard J , po Port Leyden, merchant, member of the firm of Colton & Menchester, born in Turin May 23, 1838, settled in Leyden in 1866, hee been trustae of village ; wife, Julietta Crofoot, married in 1869 ; children. one-Belle. Father, Leonard Colton, settled in Turin in 1808 ; wife, Elize Colton, e netive of Turin.
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