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LOWVILLE.
Adama J. Parker, po Lowville, farmer, born in Lowville Dec. 16, 1834; wife Azuhab, daughter of Joel and Sally Martin, married in 1859; children three-Flora A., Elmer J .. and Celia B. Father Dr. Ira Adama, horn in Vermont in 1791, served in war of 1812 as physician and aseistant surgeon, settled in Low- ville in 1812, and died in 1857; wife Arzelie Root. of Utica. born in 1801, married in 1823, children nine, living four-William Root, J. Parker, Elbridge R., and Martha S.
Adama Prof. William R., p o Lowville, principal of Lowville Academy, born in Lowville in 1823; wife Meliaaa, daughter of Timothy and Catharine Milla, married in 1852, waa graduated from Union College in 1851, and haa preaided over various institutes since 1852 in Naasan, Rensselaer county, Rome, Oneida county, and Lowville.
Arthur William, p o Lowville, farmer and dealer in stock and blooded boreee, 250 acres, born in Marting- burgh Nov. 10. 1810; wife Sarah Hildreth, of Ver- mont, married in 1836, died in 1853; second wife Elizabeth Reynolda, married in 1856, children three -Gertrude L., Carry E., and Jessie. Parente Elisha and Martha (Moore) Arthur, of Mesesobu- getts, came to county about 1800: children eleven, living five.
Batchelor Samuel B., manufacturer of farm implements, cradles and rakes, born in county in 1814, died In February, 1879; wife Sophia D Stevens, born In Berkahire, Maas., in 1814, married in 1849: children three-Mary C., Alice M .. (died May 14, 1881), and Earl S., who was born in 1850, and married Nettie C. Mille in 1871; children one-Nina S.
Bosbart Charles D., p o Lowville, president of firet national bank and farmer, owns three farme, born in county in 1829, has been superviaor; wife Margaret Quark- enbush, of Montgomery county, married in 1857; children four. Father Garret Boebart, of Mont- gomery county. died in 1845, aged 75 years; wife Dolly Goutremont, born on the ocean.
Bosbart Charles E., p o Lowville, farmer 112 acres, born in Lowville in 1846, has been collector; wife Julia, daughter of Augustus Arthur. of county, married in 1871: children four. Parente Nicholas and Maria (Woed) Boshart, of county. Grandparente came from Montgomery county to Lewis about 1800.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Boioe Stewart, p o Lowville, harness manufacturer and desi- er in trunke, satchels, wbipe, robea, brushes, nete, and all fancy equipments for horses, was formerly in business with J' B. Vlecher, then with Mr. Aus- tin, and sold bie Interest In that firm in 1869, when he opened hie present etand, born in Canada in 1830, settled in county in 1858; wife Pauline Miller, of Turin, married in 1852. Father Hiram Boice, of Canada.
Bostwick L. A., p o Lowville, dealer in clothe, cassimeres, and gente' ready-made clothing.
Bowen Farnum J .. p o Lowville, general produce dealer, born in Lowville in 1830, member of the firm of Cur- tis & Bowen; wife Sarah Sterling, of Meutgomery county, married in 1853; children one-Jay S. Parente Levi and Marla Bowen, of Berkshire county, Mase., settled in county in 1820.
Bratt John, p o Lowville, farmer 188 acres, born in Harrie- burgh in 1838; wife Cornelia, daughter of Charles and Jane (Plopper) Bickford. of county, married in 1867. Father Abraham Bratt.
Brigham Stephen, p o Lowville, retired farmer, born in Low- ville in 1813; wife Maria Stephens, of county, mar- ried Sept. 14, 1840, died in 1852; second wife Harriet Davenport, of county, married in 1853. Father David Brigham, born in New Hampshire in 1771, came to county in 1802, dled in 1853; wife Sarah Vedder, born in Montgomery county in 1775, mar. ried in 1802, died In 1823.
Brown Henry W .. po Lowville, farmer, born in Lowville in 1841; wife Mary V. Putnam, of county, married in 1865; children four-Leland F, Clara L., Cora L., and Laura B. Father Simon Brown, born in Oneida county in 1801, died in 1876; wife Laura Smith, born in Massachusetts In 1806, married in 1824.
Brown Simon, farmer, born in Herkimer county in 1803, set- tied in county in 1825, died March 10, 1876; wife Laura Smith, born in Beikehire county, Mass., in 1806, married in 1824; children eight. living five. Parents Simon and Beteey (Toplift) Brown. Par- ente of Mrs. Brown, Daniel and Mary (Blise) Smith.
Buck A. A .. p o Lowville, farmer, born in Lowville in 1819; wife Emily, daughter of William and Polly Smith, born iu 1824, married in 1847; children one-Ches- ter, born in 1848. Father Chester Buck, born in Berkshire county, Maes .. in 1789, came to county in 1800, died in 1847: wife Locretia Pettabone, born In Massachusetts in 1791, died in 1842; children nine, living two.
Bueh Horace. p o Lowville, dealer in druga, medicines, toilet perfumery. faocy goods, painte, oile, and family groceries, born in county in 1831, has held several important local offices; wife Ellen P., daughter of Abraham and Caroline (Milla) Hodge, of Montgora- ery county, born in 1831, married in 1854.
Bueh Edward H., p o Lowville, banker and retired merchant, born in Lowville in 1827. has been county clerk; wife Harriet, daughter of Garret and Revera Bost- wick, married in 1855. Parents Charles and Pa- melis Bueh, of Massachusetts, settled in county about 1800.
Campbell Lewis, p o Lowville, wagon and sieigh manufao- turer. blacksmith and farmer, born in Herkimer county in 1817, settled in county in 1833: wife Eliza- beth A. Putnam, of county, married in 1843; chil- dren two-George W., and Carrie. Father Timothy Campbell, of Herkimer county.
Carter G. W., p o Lowville, photographer, born in Seneca county in 1848; wife Ida E. Greene, of county, mar- ried iu 1873.
Cook Charles C., p o Lowville. carriage manufacturer and blacksmith, born in Lowville in 1812, commenced bueinesa in 1859, succeeding his father; wife Jen- nle Eyesman, of Herkimer county, married in 1869; children four. Parente Jacob I. and Margaret (Petrie) Cook, of Herkimer county.
Chambere H. P., po Lowville, dentai eurgeon, born in Low- ville in 1840; wife May E., daughter of Cornelius P. and Elizabeth Leonard, of county, married in 1869. Parente R. C. and Betsey Chambers, the former of Massachusetts, and the latter of Lewie county.
Crosby Dr. A. H., p p Lowville, physician and surgeon, born in Martinsburgh in 1836, was graduated from Alba- ny medical college in 1861, commenced practice in Martineburgh in 1862. and settled in Lowville in 1867, has been member of Legislature; wife Addie, daughter of Nathan McCoy, of county, married in 1863. Parents Hopkins and Mary Porter Crosby.
Crouch Chancey W., p o Lowville, retired gentleman, born in Rutland, Jefferson county, in 1812: wife Mary Bosworth, born in county in 1818, married in 1844; children two-Franklin B. and Mary O. Conetant and Mary Boeworth, parents of Mre. Cronch, born in Berkshire county, Mase., settled in county in 1800.
Davenport C. Duane, po Lowville, farmer, born in county in 1822; wife Maris, daughter of Warren and Maria Arthur, of county, married in 1860. Father Charlee Davenport, born in Columbia county in 1784, came to county in 1799, died In 1855; wifs Anna Cole, born in Vermont in 1796, married in 1815, died in 1974; children seven, living five.
Dence William, p o Lowville, farmer and dalryman, 340 acres, born in Montgomery county in 1831, settled in county in 1838, has been aaseeeor; wife Sarah daughter of Lewie and Minerva Dimnick, of county, married in 1859, died in 1867; children two-Jeesie M., and Alice F .; second wife Mary Watters, of county, married in 1871; children two-Elizabeth W., and Edward H. Parents David and Margaret Dence, of Montgomery county, came to Lewie in 1831.
Dewey Silse B., p o Lowville, retired farmer, born in Massa- chusette in 1808. settled in county in 1831; wife Jane Stoddard, of Harrisburgh, married in February, 1833, children four.
Doig Frank C., p o Lowville, member of firm of Doig Broe., dealers in druge, medicine, perfumery, and all fancy goode, sleo general prescriptioniete, born in county in 1851, has been trustee and sseessor; wife Kate Jones, of lows, married in 1877. Parente John and Maria Doig, the former of whom died in 1667.
Evans Griffith. p o Lowville, farmer 125 acres, born in Wales In 1839, settled in county in 1842; wife Catharine Griffith, of county, married in 1877; children three. Parents Evan R. and Catharine Howell Evane, born in Wales, came to county in 1842.
Foster Angel, po Lowville, retired farmer, born in a log house in Turin in 1810; wife Catharine Hoffnale, born in Washington county Ang. 13. 1810, married June 16, 1833, died May 3, 1875, children two-Clin- ton A., born July 2, 1835, died Feb. 4, 1874; and Amanda C., born July 4, 1837, died Sept. 13, 1868.
Foster Dr. Charles A., p o Lowville, physician and surgeon. born in Martineburgh in 1849; wife Francee B. Wet- Bell, of Warren county, married In 1880 Father Al- van Foster of county, born in 1804; wife Jane D. Sco- vil, married in 1844, died in 1850; children three eone, living one; second wife Amanda McGovern. of county, married in 1853. Aaron Foster, born in New Haven county, Conn., in 1771, came to county in 1802; wife Abigail Baldwin, of Bradford, Coun., born in 1772, married Dec. 23, 1795. died July 19, 1872, aged one hundred years and two monthe; children two-Alvan, and Angei.
Fowler G. W., p o Lowville, born in Oneida county in 1820, settled in county in 1840, leading member in firm of George W. Fowier & Sons, dealers in hardware, etoves, tin, sheet iron, belting, lead and iron pipe, wire fencing, etc., was editor and proprietor of the Northern Journal from 1355 to 1858, was dry-goode merchant from 1840 to 1855, and baa been in hard- ware business twenty-one yeara; wife Elizabeth, daughter of Ziba and Lucy P. Knox, of county, married In 1848; children three-Edward E., born in 1854, Phillip S., in 1856. and Thomas B., in 1860. Parente Edward and Nancy Fowler, of Oneida county.
Frederick Herman, p o Lowville.farmer, born In Saxony, Ger- many. in 1848, settled in county in October, 1871: wife Mre. Anna R. Sedgwick, born in Saxony, Ger- many, married in 1874. Mre. Sedgewick had four children by two former husbands-Mies S. J. Boshart, and Charles A., Alvin G., and Dewitt R. Sedgewick.
Gibbie Dr. Alexander R, p o Lowville, physician, surgeon and farmer, born in Scotland in 1833, settled in county in 1861, was graduated from the medical university of New York in that year, and com- menced practicing in Lowville. has been militery and peneion examining surgeon since 1861; wite Abbie A. Babcock. of Lowville, married in 1866; children three. Parente Robert and Mary Robert- son Gibbie, of Scotland. Father of Mrs. Gibbie, Allen Babcock, born in county in 1807; wife Anu M. Day, born in Massachusetts in 1804, married in 1833, died in 1862. Grandparents settled in county before 1800.
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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Foot A. D. and R. D., p o Lowville, dealere in groceries, farm implements, farm produce and ealt in large quen- titiee, born in county, A. D. in 1853, and R. D. in 1856, formed e co-partnerehip in July, 1881, succeed- ing the firm of D. D. Foot & Son, which wae eterted in 1870. Facher Denam D. Foot, born in county in 1822, commenced business in Turin in 1855, settled in Lowville in 1869, and retired from businese life in 1881, was agent for the Welter A. Wood mower 27 years, and for the Ithace boree-reke 12 yeare. Gebbie Aiex. R., p o Lowville.
Gerard Charles. p o Lowville, general blacksmith and weg- on manufacturer, born In France in 1834, settled in county in 1817; wife Leny Baker, born in France, married in 1859; children eight. Parente Joseph and Roeelle Gerrard, of France. settled in county in 1847, and the latter died in France in 1848. Grandparents Claude and Barbare Gerrard, settied in Croghan in 1830, went to Wisconsin in 1859, and died there.
Gordon Andrew J., p o Lowville, retired carpenter and builder, 23 acres in homestead, boru in county in 1832; wife Adeline S., daughter nf Bradley and So- phie Curtis, of county, born in 1847, married in 1866. Father David T. Gorden, of Jefferson county; wife Emily Carter, of Lewie county. Grandper- ente came irom Leneeboro, Berkehire county. Mese., about 1800.
Goutermont Phillip, p o Lowville, farmer 200 ecree, born in Lowville in 1822. Parents Phillip and Ann Eve Goutermont, the former born in Germany, came to county about 1812; children eight, living two- Nicholas, born in 1816, residing in Ceetorland, and Philip.
Gowdy Hirem, p o Lowville, tenner and fermer, born in Mar- tineburgh in 1824, he been excise commissioner; wife Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Marie Ced- well McCarty, of county, married in 1849; children three-Wellington H., Clarence M , and Howard B., aleo two by adoption-Francee E., and Mary M. Parents Bennett and Sally Colline Gowdy. Grand- parente Samuel and Alice Gleason Gowdy, settled in county in 1810 with eight children, of whom only one is now living-Mre. Lucy Sterling, of Marting- burgh,
Greeley William H., p o Lowville, etation and express agent, and coal and produce dealer, born in Essex county in 18-5, settled in county in 1856; wife Sarah C. Scofield, of Lewie county, married in 1860; children two-Mary E., and Florence P. Parents Abraham M. and Priscilla Babcock Greeley. the former of Eeeex. and the letter of Rensselaer county.
Haberer John E., p a Lowville, general furniture menufac- turer, wholesale and retail dealer and generei un- dertaker. born in Utica, Oneida county, in 1851, settled in county in 1870. Brother George J. Hab- erer, was born in 1853. Parente Henry and Julia Haberer, of Germany, settled in county in 1875 ; children five. The two brothers purchased from Mr. John Conaver hie stock in trade, and added the extensive manufacturing department in February. 1876, putting up buildinge three etoriee 45 by 75 feet, aleo one of 1% stories 25 by 168 feet, with steam pewer, and giving employment to an aver- age of 60 persons.
House J. Mather. po Lowville, sheriff of county, born in Turin in 1839; wife Mise F. D., daughter of Neleon Squire, of Onondaga county, marrled in 1877. Father Joseph House, born in 1796, settled in county in 1801, died in 1881: wife Amenda House, of county, died in 1875.
Hoyt Caleb James, p o Lowville, Blue Lime produce dealer, carpenter and joiner, born in Martins burgh in 1833; wife Adelia A. Hull, of county, married in 1865, died in 1866; children one-Carrie A .; second wife Sarah M. Hammoud, of county, married in 1871; children two .- Minnie E., and Rutherford B. Hayes Hoyt. Parente James F. and Elizabeth B. Hoyt, of New Hampshire, settied in county in 1818.
L'Auillier John B., p o Lowville, fermer and deiryman, 240 acres, born in France in 1828, settled in county in 1847; wife Elizabeth C., daughter of Hiram and Lydia Lse, born in Oneida county in 1825, married in 1847: children eix. Parente Elixeee and Mery L'Hulllier, of France, came to county in 1847, and died there.
Hutchins J. C., p o Lowville, is engaged in manufacture of fine carriages and cutters, commenced business in 1878, and ie soon to occupy the new factory now building by Mr. Smith, 3% stories, 117 by 67 feet, and to be run by eteam power, boro in Canada In 1836, settled in county in 1873; wife Elizabeth Soules of Canada, married in 1856. Parente John and Mary Markel Butchine, the former born in St. Lawrence county, and the latter in Penneylvanla, the great-granddaughter of Robert Fulton.
Johnson Daniel N., p o Lowville, retired farmer, born in Ot- sego county in 1814, settled in county in 1853; wife Mary L., daughter of Lymen and Lydia Salsbury White, of Herkimer county, married May 3, 1837; children one-Hamilton. Parente Andrew end Abi- gail Johnean, of Oteego county.
Jones William J., p o Lowville, fermer, born in Lewis county in 1858. Father Griffeth Jones, born in Wales, came to county in 1847, died in 1879; wife Nancy Wynn, of county, died in 1872; children three, liv- ing one.
Kellogg K. Collins, p o Lowville, botel owner and proprietor, owne farm also, born in Westfield, Mess., in 1823, settled in county in , purchased hotel in 1874, and conducted the same till June, 1881. when he leneed it; wife Eliza B., daughter of Gerret eud Dolly Boshart, of county, married in 1855.
King Andrew, p o Lowville, born in Scotland in 1820. settled in county in 1851, joined with bie bro her Robert in that year under the firm name of R. P. & A. King, in the manufacture of wagone, and afterward mak- ing the fine work for carriages; wife Elizabeth Stark, of Oswego county, married in 1850, died in 1855; children two; second wife Lydia M Bush, meriied in 1856; daughtere three.
King Robert P., p o Lowville, carriage and wagon menufac- turer and repairer, born in Scotland in 1825. set- tled in county in 1844; wife Cornelia, daughter of Dr. West, af Rame, married in 1849. Parents An- drew and Nancy Poilock King, of Scotland, came to Oswego county in 1832, where the former died in 1869, and the latter came to county and died there.
Kirley F. Peter, p o Lowville, tailor and dealer in gents' furnishing goode. born in Watson in 1841, member of firm of Kirley & Arthur, and formed a co.part- nerebip in February, 1880; wife Elizabeth Miller, of county, married in 1814. Parents Thomas and Maria Kirley, of Ireland, born In 1800, married in 1820, settled in county in 1831; children seven.
Knight Richard, p o Lowville, fermer 100 acree, born in county in 1827; wife Mary L. Brown. of Herkimer county, born in 1835, married in 1855; children, one Elizabeth J. Parente iereel and Elizabeth Stark- weather Knight, of Herkimer county, settled in county in 1810.
Lenpher Hirem S .. p o Lowville, building jobber and con- tractor, born in Lowville in[1810; wife Mary D. Stev- ens, of county, born in 1812, married in 1831, died in 1854; children two daughters; second wife An- geline L. Lyman, of Oneida county. born in 1823, married in 1856, died July 6, 1881: children two sone. Parents Pardon and Mary Bailey Lanpher. of Rhode leland, settled in county about 1800. The present court house was built by Hirem S.
Lenpher A. M., p o Lowville member of firm of A. M. & H. Ler pher, dealers in crockery, china and glese- ware, aleo groceries and provisione, born In Jeffer- eon county in 1843. settled in county in 1846, bas been treasurer and euperintendent of poor; wife Emma A. Hawven, of Jefferson county. married in 1871. Parente Jonathan T. and Elizabeth B. Lan- pher, the former of Lewie county, and the latter of Connecticut.
Leonard H. C., p o Lowville, proprietor of poultry yerd, born in Ohio in 1839, settled in county in 1848. Parente Corneline B, and Elizabeth T. Leonard the former of Lewis county, died in 1863, and the latter of Oneida county, died in 1869; children two-H. C. and Mary E., born in 1841.
Leopard Charles P., p o Lowville, president of Black River National bank, born in Lowviile io 1826, is engaged in the manufacture of chairs. and ie a prominent manager of the Lowville Steam Manufacturing Co .; wife Sarah J. Tyler, of county, married in 1848, disd in 1866; children two-Charlotte and Elizabetb; second wife Mre. Elizabeth Glasgow Pelton, mar- ried in March, 1869. Charles E Peiton son of Mrs. Leonard by firet busband. Parente Stephen and Jane Martin Leonard, the former born in Spring- field, Mass , came to county in 1804, died in 1868, and the latter married in 1806, died in 1872.
Locklin J. H., p o Lowville, jeweler and dealer in ail varie- ties of sheet music, is successor to J W. Herring. purchasing business In 1877, and forming the firm of Looklin & Tardy. continuing till 1831, when Mr. Locklin purchased Mr. Tardy'e interest, was born in New York city, enlisted In Co. F, 61et N. Y. Regt. in 1861, was diecharged in 1865; wife Emma Potter, of Wateon, marrled in 1878; children two-Ray- mond B. and Gertie L.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Livingston Edward M., p o Lowville, fermer, born in county in 1822; wife Adaline Stoddard. of county. married in 1847; children one-Marian L. Fether Richard Livingston, born in Canada iu 1767, died in 1860, W88 a prominent Revolutionary enldier; wife Mary Barnett, born in Connecticut in 1785, died in 1840.
McCullock William, p o Lowville, banker, born in New York oity in 1800, settled in county in 1825, has been member of State convention, retired from the stove and tin-were business in 1853, and commenced banking in 1864; wife Mary Van Slyck, of Schenec- tady, married in March, 1826, died in 1853; second wife Sarah Bush, of Kings county. merried in 1860.
Mereness C. S., p o Lowville, lawyer, born in county in 1862, has been dletrict attorney: wife Rebecca Evene, of Turin, married in 1877. Father Abraham Mereness, of Schoharie county; wife Laura Mills, of Lewis county.
Mitchell Charles E., p o Lowville, born in London, Eng., in 1831, settled in county in 1849, bee beeu deputy clerk of county; wife Hannah Rittis, of Harrie- burgh, married in 1858; children five.
Mille Deloss, p o Lowville, retired farmer end brick manu- facturer, 270 acres, born in Lowville in 1818, hae been commissioner of highways; wife Emily Storrs, of Martineburgh, married in 1845, died in 1846: sec- ond wife Amelia Lansing, of Montgomery county, married in 1800; children four-Harriet M., Charles Allen, Emily A., and Nellie J. Parente Timothy and Catharine Taylor Mille. of Montgomery county, settled in county in 1810.
Mille Augustus M , po Lowville, grain dealer and general miller. boin iu Pike, Montgomery county, in 1849, settled in county in 1856; wife Mary Lansing, of Montgomery county, married in 1857, children two -George L. and Frank S. Parente Lathrop and Olive Mills, of Wyoming county.
Morrison E. D., p o Lowville, merble and granite dealer, commenced business in 1875, born in Saratoga county Dec. 24, 1803, settled in county in March, 1805; wife Maria Van Vechten, of Montgomery county, born in 1803, married in 1827, died in 1838; children three; second wife Mrs. Frences Hurd Puffer, of county, horn in 1815, married in 1842.
Morrison William H., p o Lowville, general druggiet and pre- scriptionist, also dealer in fancy goods and gro- ceries, born in county in 18:5: wife Emma Arthur, of county. marrled in 1880. Parente Elijah D. and Frances Morrison, of Massachusetts.
Murray Roswell F., p o Lowville, dealer in general booke and stationery, born in coonty in 1822; wife Lucinde F. Pitcher, of county, married in 1844; children five. Parente Jubal and Rena Richarde Murray.
Netsey Jamee, p o Lowville, farmer, dairymen and hop grower, horn in Harrisburgh in 1852; wife Mary, daughter of Chester and Electa Lenpher Chadwick, uf county, married in 1876. Parents Patrick H. and Mary Cochrane Nefsey, of Canada, were among the early settlers of county. Joseph and Hannah Chadwick, of Connecticut, settled in county about 1800.
Oatman Hiram C., po Lowville, proprietor livery and sale etables, born in Jefferson bounty in 1826, settled in county in 1848; wife Julia Roberts, of Oneida county, married in 1847; children three-Charles H., Mer- ritt N., and Ida C.
Patten Daniel, p o Lowville, farmer 275 acres, born in Low- ville in 1809; wife Abigeil Hardey, born in Jefferson county in 1812, married in 1846, died in 1847; chil- dren one-Abbey H., died in 1864; second wife Re- becca, daughter of Dr. Adams, married in 1850; obildreu one-B. Frank, who married Mary Bannon in 1874, and has one son. Father Jonathan Patten, of Massachusetts, came to county in 1801; wife Wealthy Davenport, of Massachusetts, died in 1810; ohlidren five; second wife Elizabeth B. Rice, died in 1869; children three, and of the eight children the following three survive-Alancon, born in 1804, Rhoda B., in 1819, and Daniel, in 1809.
Phillipe H. A., p o Lowville.
Pfleter John, p o Lowville, farmer and proprietor of foundry and machine shop, born in Wiesenbach, Germany, iu 1830, came to Jefferson county in 1845, and Get- tled in county in 1853. bas beld several town and village officee; wite Emily J., daughter of Morris and Deborah Winchell, of St. Lawrence county, born in 1832, married Oct. 21, 1859; children four. Parents Michael and Catharine Pfister, the former of whom died In Germany in 1831.
Powell Griffin, p o Lowville, member of firm of Pfister & Powell, proprietors of foundry and machine shop, born in Oneids county in 1817, settled in county in 1837; wife. Eliza Seymour of county, married in 1845, died in 1859; second wife, Sarah A. Gavitt of Chenango county, married in 1859; children three. Raine Samuel S., p o Lowville, retired merchant, horn in Oneida county in 1837, settled in county in 1860; has been superintendent of poor several years; wife Angeline L. Park, married in 1862 Parents, William and Annetta B. Raine of Oneida county. Rea Rutson E., p o Lowville, proprietor of steam mills and general flour. seeds, and produce dealer, born in Columbia county in 1816. settled in county in 1825, commenced present business In 1852; wife, Clarissa, daughter of Newton and Elizabeth Clark, of coun- ty, married in 1840; hildren one. Parents, Peter and Elizabeth Rea, came to county in 1825.
Reed Elihu, po Lowville, farmer. born in Lowville Novem- ber 30, 1895; wife, Jolie Werne of Rensselaer coun- ty, born in 1823, married in 1848, died July 6. 1862; children five. Parente, Henry and Elizabeth Reed of Montgomery county, come to county in 1806, and the former was a revolutionary soldier being in many active engagements. His parents were killed by the Indians near Johnstown, New York. Rice Cherles, p o Lowville, farmer, 340 acres. horn in Low- ville in 1827; wite. Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Mary Snell Loucks, of county, born in 1830, married in 1848; children three-Allen E., Leonard C, and Mary D. Father, Abel Rice. born in Berk- shire county, Massachusetts, in 1792, served in the war of 1812, also built and opened a carding mill that is supposed to be the first in that section, and which is now used as a feed and cider mill.
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