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Douglase D. D., M. D . p o Port Leyden, phyeiciau and sur- genn, born in Leyden Feb 2, 1817, reed medicine with fether, Dr. Solomon Douglass, attended iec- turee nt the Syracuse Medical College, commenced practice at Sandy Creek in 1845, in Oewego in 1851, and in Leyden in 1861.
Dougiese Norton, p o Port Leyden, miller and dealer in flour, feed end grein, born in Leyden June 27, 1809, hes been overeeer af poor ; first wife, Selly B. Shaw; second, Charlotte E. Furmen; third, Eliz- beth Jenkine ; children. two-Helen M Hutchin- son and Mary R. Howerd, both residente of Phoe- niz. Fether, Jonethen Dougless, one of the early eettlere.
Earle Stephen, p o Constableville, dairy farmer, 30 sores, born in Weet Turin, Dec. 14, 1831. eettied in Ley- den in 1877, hee been collector and assistant rev- enue assessor: wife Imogene H. Brainard, married January 1. 1856; children one-Annie E. Father Peter Earle; wife Elize Allen, born in Weet Turin in 1804, le etill living.
Evens Mise Kate. p o Constableville, fermer 100 acres. Parents Deacon Even Evane and Mergeret Pierce; children four - HanDeb Roberts, Jane Roberte, Ann Lawenn, of Oneide county, and Mise Kete Evens, of Weet Turin.
Heyee W. Irving, po Port Leyden, merchant, born in Boon- ville, Oneide county, December 28, 1846, settled in county and commenced business in 1867; wife Ger- trude C., daughter of Christian Scrafford. married September 9, 1874; children one-Hettie D. Feth- er Jonge Heyes, e netive of Herkimer county.
Holcomb George H., p o Port Leyden, carpenter, jniner end wagon manufacturer, 4 acres, born in Lynnadele, March 2, 1842; wife Laura, daughter of Sylvester Hart, married July 1864; children four-Harry, Ciera, Florence, Serab. Father Edmund Holcomb settled in town in 1842.
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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Holdridge Orry H., p o Port Leyden, harness manufacturer, born in Columbia county, October 20. 1849, settled in county in 1869; wife Hattie, daughter of Hial Kellogg, married in 1871; children three-Frankie L., Mary E., Bessle E. Pareute Perry and Eliza- beth Holdridge.
Jefte Frederick, p o Leyden, farmer, 60 acres, born in Ches- ter, Vermont. June 3, 1827, settled in county April 1, 1861; wife Thereses, daughter of Alva Miller, married in 1857; children one- Carrie M. Parente Zebulou and Hannah Jette.
Jobneon W. H., M. D., po Port Leyden, phyeiciso and sur - geon, born in Newport, Herkimer county, Octo- ber 9, 1840, settled in Leyden in 1871, reed medi- cine with Dr. S. R. Millington, atteoded lectures at the Michigan University, and at the Bellevue Hospital, in New York City, was graduated and commenced practice in 1871, has been president of the county medical society, and delegate to Now York State medical society : wife, Mary J. Nichols, married March 6, 1872; second wife. Mary B. Lord, married August 18. 1875, children three.
Jones David E., p o Port. Leyden, farmer, 118 acres, born in North Wales, February 3, 1837, settled in county in 1850, and on present farm in 1869; wife, Lucy A . daughter of Lyman W. Barnes, of Turin, married December 24, 1860, children living two-Ellie L., and Edith F. Parente, Ellis and Winifred Jones.
Keiley Martio, p o Port Leyden, proprietor of a ealoou, owne s house, a hiock, and a farm of 75 acree, born in Killeley, Ireland, in January, 1824, settled in coun- ty in 1849; wife. Elizabeth Conway, married in 1866; children six-Margaret, Catherine, Mary A., Martin Eugene and Lizzie. Parente, Richard and Margaret Keiley, nativee of Ireland.
Kent Dwight L., p o Boonville, Oneids county. farmer, 257 scres, born in Leyden. March 9, 1828, eettled on present farm in 1855; wife, Bianca Jencks, married in 1855, children two -- Fred J .. and Earnest. Fath- er. Daniel Kent, came to Leyden with bie parents from Connecticut.
Kent Phiness, p o Boonville, farmer, 150 acres, born in Ley- den, May 22, 1826, settled oo present farm in 1848; wite, Maria, daughter of Chauncey Smith, of Oneida county, married in 1850; children five- Flora E., Nellie S., Lena B., Hattie M., Grace A. Father, Daniel Keot, a native of Massachusetts; wife. Lucy B. Andrus, of Leyden.
Kline Reuben, po Port Leyden, harnees manufacturer, born in Columbia county. December 31, 1844, settled in county lo August, 1868; wife. Sophrons C. Clark, of Canada. married in 1872: children two-Homer C., and Arthur C. Parents, John and Lana M. Kline, of Columbia county.
Loomie Jared S., p o Locust Grove, farmer and cheese man- ufacturer, 22 acres, born in Leyden Feb. 19, 1835, has been overseer of poor ; wife, Mary A. Johnson, married March 22, 1859 ; children, one-Howard S. Perente, Solomon and Mary Loomie.
Loomie Leonard S., p o Locust Grove, farmer and cheese manufacturer, 170 acres, born in Leyden Jan. 21, 1838, has been assessor ; wife, Jennle R., daughter of Andrew Collins, married Jan. 10, 1877 ; children, two-Colline L. and Clark J. Parente, Solomon and Mary (Ciark) Loomis.
Lord John D., p o Locust Grove, retired farmer, 206 acres, born in Leyden April 1, 1812 ; wife, Mary Bailey, married Jan. 20 1842, second wife, Semantha Saw- yer, married_Oct. 23, 1855 ; children, two-Sarah, wife of Rev. E. R. Sawyer, and Mary, wife of Dr. W. H. Johnson. Father, Gurdon Lord, was one of the pioneere, and Uncle Ass Lord wse one of the first three settlers in Leyden.
McClure Samuel, p o Port Leyden, furniture dealer and man" ufacturer, born in New York City Jao. 20, 1846, set- tled in county May 28, 1881 ; wife, Elizabeth Rit- ter, of Germany, married Feb. 22, 1880 ; children, three-Nancy, Samuel and Minnie. Parents, John and Jene McCiare.
MoMensmon Edward, po Port Leyden, proprietor of hotel and livery, 6 acres, born in Cansde, March 7. 1847, settled in county in 1865, has been trustee of board of education ; wife. Mary Kolpy, married in 1869; children, five-John, Catharine A., Jamee E., Agnes M., Mary E. Father, Felix McMansmon.
McHale John, p o Port Leyden, proprietor of boot and shoe factory and store. born in Ireland in Deo., 1841, eet- tled in county in 1850, and in Leyden in 1865, has been truetee of village ; firet wife, Margaret O'Leary. second wife. Catherine Quigley ; children living, fiva-Hannah, Mary E., Emma, Cscelis, Fanny. Two children died-Maggie, April 1, 1881, aged 12 years, and J. J. MoHale, May 3, 1881.
Manchester George N., p o Port Leyden, member of the firm of Colton & Manchester, merchante, born in Boon- ville, Oneida county, May 16, 1837, settled in county in 1866; wife Sharills Cunningham, married Feb. 8, 1859; children three-Lillian, Alids, and Alice. Parente George W. and Sophronis Manchester.
Merriam Hon. Clinton L., p o Locust Grove, born on present farm March 25, 1824, has been member of congress two terms; wife Caroline Hart, was a graduate of Rutger Institute, married Dec. 5, 1849; children three-Charles C., Clinton Hart, now & physicien, and Florence A.
Merriam C. Hart, M. D., p o Looust Grove, physician, sur- geon, scientific author, and ornithologist. born in New Kork City Dec. 5, 1855, was student in the Shef- field scientific echooi at Yale, a graduate of the college of physicians and surgeons of New York City, was naturalist of the Government Expedition to the Yellowetone river. and the youngest author whose works our government ever published. He wrote the " History of the Birds of Connecticut," and is now engaged on an elaborate history of the birds of New York State.
Merriam Charles M., po Locust Grove, farmer and stock dealer, 69 acres, born in present residence May 16, 1841, has been county superintendent of the poor; wife Ella F. Loftis, married in 1876; children three -Charles A , Fanny May, and Frederick H. Par. ente Eli and Lydia Merriam resided in same house now owned by Charlee M. fifty-three yeare.
Merrill Abijah M., p o Boonville, farmer 250 acres, born in Leyden in 1839, has heen highway commissioner; wife Ellen R , daughter of Nathan Bassett, married in 1861; children three-Fred M., Walter B., and Augustus D. Father Madison Merrili, a native of Herkimer county, settled on farm now the home of Abijeb in 1837.
Merwin Alanson, po Port Leyden, fermer, born on present farm Feb. 23, 1801; wife Amanda, daughter of Rev. Reuel Kimball, married in 1825; children three- Hon. James A., Hon. Milton H .. and Huldah K., wife of Rev. George G Saxe, of New York city. Father James Merwin, settled In Leyden in 1800.
Merwin Hon J. A., po Port Leyden, lumber dealer, born in Leyden. January 8, 1827, settled in Port Leyden in 1850, has been member of Assembly and supervis- or; first wife, Julia Church; second, Susan Scraf- ford; children one-Julia B. Father, Alsneon Mer- wiu, a native of Leyden.
Miller Abind G., p o Leyden, merchant and farmer, 184 acres, born in Leyden, August 21, 1843, has been postmaster and assessor; wife. Ophelis A., daugh- ter of Robert Harvey. married September 1, 1867; children living one-Robert E. Father, Aaron P., eon of Aaron Miller.
Miller Duane, p o Leyden, farmer, 230 acres, born in Ley- den, December 2, 1840, has been assessor. Father, Roswell Milier, & native of Leyden, and son of Amos Miller, one of the early eettiere.
Munn Thaddeus E., p o Leyden, farmer, 160 acres, born in Leyden, July 29, 1835, has been supervisor; wife, Adaline S., daughter of Thomas Baker, of Leyden, married September 3, 1868, children one-Thad- dens E., Jr. Father, Otie Munn, settled in Ley- den, shout 1819.
Murphy John B , p o Conetableville. dairy fermer, 300 acres, born in County of Cork, Ireland, in 1830, oame from California, sod settled in county in 1857; wife, Margaret Doyle, died in 1874: children eight -James, Lizzie, William, Angeline, Thomse F., Eugene, Catherine and Matilda. Parente, James and Mary Murphy,
Nightingale T. H .. p o Moose River, proprietor of the Moose River House, born in Utics, February 21. 1834, settled in county in 1865, has been collector and constable; wife, Hattie Havene, of Ithacs, married in 1860; children two-Florence and Core. Father, George Nightingale.
Northam C. C., p o Port Leyden, farmer, 410 acres, born on present farm in 1824, has been commiesloner of highways, seeessor and excise commissioner; wife Lucy M., daughter of Eher Kelsey, one of the first settiere of Port Leyden, married in 1849, children seven - Wallace G., William H., Nettle M., Julia. Frankie, Lula, and Melvin S.
Peters Jobn, p o Locust Grove, farmer, 132 acree, born in France, September 12, 1820, eettied in county in 1832, has been overseer of poor; firet wife Margs- ret Legal; second Nettie Owene; children eix- John, Lonies, George, Jacob, James, William. Pa- rents John and Catherine Peters.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Post Lorenza S., p o Port Leyden, farmer, 85 sorss, born in Leyden, September 28, 1817, ssttlsd on present farm In 1866, has been assessor; wife Hannah T. Nswsom, of Herkimer county, married December 14, 1842; children five-Hannah E., Mary V., Olive, Merritt L., and Willard S. Parents Josiah snd Fanny Post wers among the first ssttlers of Ley- den.
Reed G. B., po Port Leyden, jeweler and repairsr of watobss, oineks and jewelry, born in Lowville, July 14, 1838, settled in Port Leyden in 1868; wife Sarah M., daughter of William Georgs, married in 1877. Father Samuel Reed, s native of Connscticut, sst- 1led in Lowville about 1825.
Riggs Lewis W., p o Port Leyden, hardwars desler and manufacturer, born in Jefferson county, July 21, 1840, settled in county in 1865: wife Bells, daughter of Nelson Gilbert, married in 1861; children thres- Charles, Edward, Fanny. Father Clark A. Riggs. Roberts Mrs Chauncey, po Constablevills, farmer 85 sores, born in Martinsburgh, November 27, 1815, settled in Leyden in 1839; husband Chauncey Roberts, of Connecticut; married in 1836; children living ons- Mary Ellen Jackson Lost one son, William M., who died February 1. 1864. sged 25 years. Father Bradford Arthur, of Martinsburgh.
Roberts Hugh, p o Constableville, dairy farmer 120 serss, born in North Wales, December 14, 1826, settled in county in 1848; wife Jane, daughter of Deacon Evan Evans, of Lsyden, married March 23, 1853; children living five-David E., Matilda J , M. Ellen M. Louiss, and Anna F. Fsther David Roberts.
Roberts Robert, p o Leyden, dairy farmer 217 acres, born in North Wales, settled in county In 1839; wits Catherine Roberts, married Juns 25, 1853; chil- dren five-Janey, Robert, Evan, Anna, Kate. Ps- rents Robert and Jane Roberts.
Roberts David, p n Port Leyden. farmer, 106 screa, born in North Wales Dsc. 23, 1828, settled in county in 1843, and on presant farm in 1855; wifs, Jans, daughter of Evan Roberts of Deerfield. marrled in 1855 ; children, seven-Richard E., Robert A., Han- nsh M , David L., Lemusi, John and Celis. Parents Richard and Gwen Roberts.
Roberts Owen G. p o Constableville, dairy farmer, 81 scies, born in Remsen, Onelds cnunty, Sept 16, 1820. settled in county Msy, 1848 ; wifs. Cordelia M. Blair, married Sept. 7, 1852, died April 16, 1855 ; nns daughter, Marv C. Marcy, died In Chicago In March 1873. Fsther, Griffeth E. Roberts of Remsen.
Sawyer Thomas J., p o Port Lsyden, desler in boots snd shnsa and telegraph operator, born in Martinsburg June 10, 1824, settled in Port Leyden Juns 2, 1845, has been deputy sheriff and postmaster ; wife, Margaret A., daughter of Christian Serafford, mar- ried Dac. 15, 1846 ; children, two-Georgs M., and Ejslia J. W. Somers, Father, William A Sawyer, a native of New Hampshire, settled in county shout 1815.
Schroeder John, p o Port Leyden, merchant, born in Hessis, Germany. Nov. 12, 1834, settled in Lowville in 1867, and in Port Leyden in 1873 ; wife, Martha Hess of Germany, married in 1859, children, six-August, Philip, Edward Louisa, Charlie, and Lewis. Fath- er, Christian Schroeder.
Serafford Christian, p o Port Leyden, resi eststs desler, born in Guilderland, Albany county, Juns 6, 1819, settled in the town of Greig in 1834. and in Leyden in 1851, has been president of the villags and trua- tss ; wife. Elizabeth M., daughter of Brainard Tyler, married July 1, 1847 ; children living four- Gertrude C, Algern A., LaGrange . E., Bertha V. Parents, Christian and Nancy (Snyder) Scrafford, natives of Albany county, and early settlers in Lewis.
Ssars Ciaranos, p o Port Leyden, member of the firm of Cos & Sears, undertakers sud furniture dealers. born In Port Lsyden Jan. 28. 1839 ; wife, Sarah E., daugh- ter of William Seymour, married in 1863 ; children three-Ells May, Howard C. and Chsrlis E. Par- ents, Daniel T. and Abigal Sesrs.
Secoy Andrew, po Port Leyden, proprietor of Douglass House since 1872, born in Schoharis county. Sept., 9, 1841, settled in county in 1872; first wife Isabelle Mallett: sscond, Allce C. Holcomb; children thres-Darwin E., C'srl A., and Lawis. Parents Jease and Catherine E. Secoy, the former s native of Albany county.
Smith Alexander, p o Port Lsyden, merchant, born in Can- ads, August 20, 1845, settled in County In 1867; wife Mary, daughter of Winthrop Weller, married in 1869. Parents Robert and Margaret Smith.
Seskner C. M .. p o Port Leyden, architect, builder and bridge constructor, born in Turin, February 5. 1858, settled in Leyden, in 1865; wifs Harrist A., daugh- ter of Zelotes Blinn, married in 1867; children two-Mary snd Edgar. Father John Seskner, & native of Herkimer county.
Somers George, p o Port Leyden, boot and shus desler snd telegraph operator, born in Les, Oneids county, November 16, 1841, settled in county in 1866, has besn town clerk; wifs E. J. W., daughter of T. J. Sawyer, marrisd Juns 16, 1869. Father Thomas Somers.
1 Spenosr Edward, p o Port Leyden, Merchant. born In Ley- den April 28, 1846, is town clerk and post master : wits, Emms D , daughter of D. D. Douglass, mar- ried July 12. 1865 ; children, one-Eugens C. D., who died December 22, 1880, in the thirteenth yesr of his age. Parents, Dsnisi and Esther Spencer.
Tsrdy Joseph S., po Port Leyden, jewsier snd desler in watchse, clocks and silver ware, born in Croghsn April 17, 1852, learned his trade in Switzerland ; wife, Fanny, daughter of Chas. E. Mitchsil of Lowvills ; children, one-s daughter. Parents,
Marcsl and Zeline Tardy .
Thayer Sanger. po Leyden. farmer, 225 scres, born In Lay- den March 7, 1820, settled on present farm in 1825, has been assessor ; wifs. Lucy C. daughter of Ebenszer Gaylord, married in Dac.,1839; children, four-Eli E, Homer E., Herbert H. and Dayton A. Father. Eseck Thayer, cams to Layden with his father, Eleazer Thayer, in 1802.
'I hayer Andrew J . p o Boonville, farmer, 140 acres, born in Leyden, May 16, 1830, settled on present farm in 1835, has been justice of pesce and justice of ess- sions; wifs. Irana M., daughter of Ira Hall, married in 1852; children living, four-Elmer, Elton, Lsons and Iona. Father, Ira L. Thayer, s native of Con- necticut, settled in Leyden In 1801.
Topping Cephas C., p o Leyden, dairy farmer, 80 scres, born in Leyden July 14, 1836 ; wifs. Phobia H., daughter of Moses Rics, married Sept. 9, 1868 ; children, ons-Eugenia. Father, William, son of William Topping, the first ssttler of Leyden.
Topping Richmond, p o Leyden, dairy farmer, 78 acres, born in Lsyden Aug. 19. 1831 ; has been highway commissioner ; wifs, Thersss Sonville of West Turin, married in 1859. Father, Willism Topping. Tripp John, p o Locust Grave. retired farmer, 17 scres, born in Duchess county Feb 20, 1807, settled in Lewis county in 1830; wife, Lucy Ann, daughter of Will- iam Doyle, married In 1838 ; children three-Ella J., Emily M., Ellsu. Parents, Ssmusl I. sud Anna (Haight) Tripp.
Weist Peter, p o Levden. contractor and builder, plans and specifications furnished, owna house and shop, born in West Turin April 22. 1844, ssttled in Ley- den sbout 1852, has been collector ; wits. Laurs Malcomb, married In January, 1874. Parents, Henry and Margaretts Weist.
Western Horacs C., p o Boonville, hotel propristor, born in Herkimer county Feb 12.1829, settled in county in 1845 and in present location In 1873, has been deputy sheriff and constable ; wifs. Ruthis, daughter of Abram Clover, married in February 1865; chil- dren ons-Arthur. Father, Joshua Western.
Whittlesey James B., p n Port Leyden, propristor of livery and sale stables, owns 150 acres, born in Onaids county March 23, 1858. settled in county In 1866 ; wife, Ella L, daughter of Doton Kilham, married in 1878 ; children ons-Lennard D. Fsther, John Whittlessy, formerly of Connecticut.
Wilcox Charlas D., p o Part Lsyden, farmer, miner and sur- vsyor, 20 acres, born in Leyden Nov. 25, 1836, has besn assessor and village trustes: wifs Abbie P., daughter of Don A. Clay, married Sept. 11, 1866, children seven. Father Elisha J. Wilcox, born March 30, 1805, was son of Elisha Wilcox, s native of Connecticut, the fourth settler In the county.
Wilcox H. L., p o Port Laydsn. druggist, born in Leyden May 1, 1840; wifs A. E., daughter of D A. Clay, married in 1865; children four-Don H., George H., Fred C and Leon. Father Elishs J. Wilcox.
Williams Rev. Lewis, po Port Leyden, pastor of First Con- gregationsl church, born in North Wales March 15, 1837, settled in county in 1843, was gradusted at Yale collegs in 1866. was ordsinsd July 11, 1867, was called to Turin charge In 869. snd to Layden In 1877; wife Mary Jans Price. of Adrian, Mich., mar- ried Oct. 31, 1865, ons adopted daughter-Mary Augusta.
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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Wilcox R. F., p o Port Leyden, bridge builder, 50 acres, born in Leyden Nov. 9, 1841, settled in Port Leyden in 1867; wife Ida, daughter of Aaron De Peyeter, mar- ried March 21, 1876, children two-Clara and J. Claude. Father William H., son of Eliaha Wilcox. Williame C. E. B., p o Port Leyden, merchant, born in Port Leyden March 3, 1857, commenced busineaa June 10, 1878; wife Lena, daughter of Paul Jones, mar- ried in 1881. Father John H Williams, a native of Vermont, settled in Leyden in 1847, now retired from business life after having been a merchant during sixty yeara.
Wilenn Oacar A., p o Port Leyden, farmer 150 acres, born in Boonville, Opelda county, Dea. 13, 1841, settled in county in 1875; wife Clara L., daughter of_Orry Betta, married Sept. 17, 1879; children one-Flora. Parents James and Margaret Wilson, early settlere in Oneida county.
Wolcott N. Oscar, p o Port Leyden, farmer 100 acres, horn on present farm May 24, 1838; wife Lorain, daugh- ter of James Wilacn, married June 23, 1866; chil- dren two-Madge and Hattie. Parents Lysander and Louisa Wolcott. Grandfather Thomas R. Wolcott, the first aettler on present farm.
Zimmer John, po Constableville, farmer 185 acrea, born in France Feb. 14. 1825, settled in county in 1843; wife Catherine Smith, married in 1847: children twelve -Mary, Eve. Katie. Johnnie, Anthony. Joseph, Lao, Josephine, Maggie, Edward. Louis, Frank. Parents Peter and Ann Elizabeth Zimmer.
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Capron S. M., p o Boonville, farmer and atock dealer, 500 acree, born on preaent farm May 5, 1841, hae been supervisor; wife Sarah Gilson, married in 1865; children two-Victor and Ola. Parenta Henry and Betsey Capron.
Domaer John, p o Weat Leyden, farmer 160 acraa, born in France Sept. 8, 1831, settled in county in 1855, has been assessor and juryman; wife Sophia Krayer, married in 1855; children four-Philip J., John J., Mary, and Elizabeth. Father M. Domser.
Douglaas Byron I., p o Weat Leyden, harnesamaker, born in Weet Leyden Jan. 29, 1842, ia justice of peace; wife Emma A, daughter of Thomas Monroe, married in 1865; children one-Maud M. Father Thomaa P. Douglass, was one of the early aettlera in town. Grandfather was a native of Connecticut.
Flint Henry, p o Weat Leyden, farmer 266 acres, born in Prusaia Oct. 16, 1814, aettled-in county in June, 1834; wife Elizabeth Long, of France, married in 1840; children seven-Elizabeth, Angeline, Sally, George, Louisa, Charles, and William. Parents Valentine and Angeline Flint.
Grimm Joseph, p o Weet Leyden, farmer 125 acres, born in Germany July 25, 1824, settled in county in 1851; wife Helen Werges. of West Turin, married in 1860; children four-Mary Helen, Charlee J., Mary Amelia, and Frank J.
Katamayer Andrew, po Weat Leydan, merchant, farmer and cheese manufacturer, 150 acree, born in Worten- berg April 11, 1837, settled in county in 1854, has been supervisor, towo clerk and highway commie- eiover; first wife Margaret Ackhart; second wife Lena Ackhart; third wife Gertrude Miller; children five-Eddie, Roney, William, Frank, and Charles. Parents Andrew and Margaret Katsmayer.
Kilte Mathew, po West Leyden, merchant and farmer. 45 acree, born in Ava, Oneida county, May 26, 1833, settled in county in 1>59. baa been supervisor, col- lector, and commissioner of highways; wife Julia J. Pease, daughter of Charles Pease, married in 1864; children three-C. Arthur, Mattie L., and Beatrice L. Parenta Jacob and Elizabeth Kilts.
Keim Peter, p o West Leyden, dairy farmer 94 acrea, born in Germany in August, 1812, settled in county in 1850, has been overseer of poor; wife Christina Hautmute, died in April, 1853; children three-Se- bastian, Adam, and Philip; second wife Mary Woesner; children four-Mary, Frederick, Charles, and Willie. Pareote Philip and Magdalena Keim. Kent Alexander, p o Weat Leyden, farmer 125 acres, born on present farm, has been auperviaor. Father Enos Kent, born in Connecticut Jan. 19, 1788, died Sept. 29, 1841; wife Sophronia Pelton, born in Connecti- cut Feb. 8, 1791, married Sept. 7, 1812, died Jan 10, 1871; children living six.
Kent Benjamin F., p o West Leyden, farmer 270 acrea, born in town of Lewie July 23, 1829, on a part of present farm ; wife Elzada E. Wright, daughter of John S. and Arlona S. Wright, married Feb 10. 1852; chll- dren living aix-Mary A., B. Gary, Eetella G., Car- rie E , Sueie D., and Willie H. Parenta Enos and Sophronia Kent, settled in county from Connectl- cut about 1801.
Maurer Frederick, p o Weet Layden, farmer 125 acrea, born in Germany Jan. 28. 1818, settled in county in 1830, haa been commissioner of highwaya and collector; wife Rana Brano; children one-Julia. Father Frederick Maurer, early settler in town.
Pohl George, p o West Leyden, merchant, born in Germany July 3, 1835, settled in county Oct. 15, 1857, has been postmaster, supervisor. commiaatoner of highways, and town clerk; wife Hannah Hower, of Austria, married June 17, 1862; children living eeven. Par- ents Adam and Janet Pobl.
Pohl Valentine, po Weat Leyden, wagon manufacturer and blackamitb, born in Germany June 28, 1837, settled in county in 1860, has been town clerk four years; firat wife Amelia Hower; second wife Marthe Matti; children five-Lewie, Thereesa, Rosa, Ottil- lia, and Leobald. Parents Adam and Nettie Pobl. Shankanbery Philip, po Weet Leyden, proprietor of batel, owna hotel and barn, horn in Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 26, 1850, aettled lo county in 1875; wife Katie Ammon, of Staten Island, married in 1875; children three-Viola May, Walter George, and Irena Belle. Father Lewis Shankenbery.
Sina Joseph, p o West Leyden, farmer and proprietor of cheese factory, 218 acres, born in France June 14, 1838, settled in county Nov. 18. 1853, baa been jus- tice of peace and asaeaaor; wife Mary CImmer; children two-Barbary and Mary A .; second wife Matilda Dersie; children four, Jacob, Joseph Ade- line, and Matilda. Parenta Henry and Barbary Elainger Sins.
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