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Rice Amos, po Lowville, retired gentleman, born in Greene county, August 22, 1800, settled in county April 1, 1857; wife, Loretta S. Andrews of Greene county. born February 23, 1804, married in June 1824; chil- dren ten, living six- B. Blair, Serah H., Yale, Wil- liam W., Lucy Buell. and Rev. Francis Fenelon Rice.
Rogers Charles, p o Lowville, retired fermer and deiryman, 380 acres, born in county in 1821; wife, Nancy Wet- more of county, married in 1844; children five. Parents, Robert and Sally Rogers, settled in coun- ty in 1805. John W. Jones of Oneida county, born in 1848, settled in county in 1872; wife, Addie Rog- ers, married in 1873.
Rogere William P., p o Lowville.
Root Avery R., p o Lowville, retired capitalist, born in Mar- tinsburgh January 20. 1811; wife, Mable S., daugh- ter of George A. and Temperance Allen Stoddard, burn in county in 1813, married in 1853, died Jan. 5, 1881. Parente, Stephen and Hannah Root of Westfield, Massachusetts, settled in county in 1807.
Rosa Howard D, p.o Lowville, farmer, boru in county in 1855; wife, Francie J. Bowen, married in 1879; chil- dren one-Jessie H. Parents, Charles and Susan Rose of Herkimer county, settled in county in 1840; children ten-Watson F., Eugene V., Samuel N, Irwin M., Orville J., Dennis F., Howard D., Charles D , Jr., Anna V., and Fred N.
Ryan M. J., p o Lowville, proprietor of Central Hotel, bern in Ireland in 1836, settled in county September 4, 1875; wife, Anna Ryan of Canada, married Janu- ary 6, 1807; children five. The Central hotel is one of the early buildings of the town and has lately been in part rebuilt and furnished, and is conduct- ed in the best manner.
Searl Anson M., p o Lowville, larmer, 500 acres, born ju Lowville in 1824; has been highway commissioner; wife, Electe, daughter of Levi and Maria Bowen, married in 1847; children three-Ann M., Ellen A. and Lelan B. Parents, Quertus and Ann Searl, the former from Vermont and the latter of Connecti- cut, ceme to county about 1810.
Sears Samuel P., p o Lowville, retired carpenter, builder and farmer, born iu Leyden in 1815, has been su- pervisor, justice and coroner; wife, Rosetta An- drews of Herkimer county, horn in 1813, married in 1839; children four-Andrew S , Nelson B., Julia E,, and Laura A. Mr. Sears was the third man to settled in the town of Montague which originally belonged to West Turin and was set off in 1860 through his influence. Parente, Daniel T. and Betsey Thomas Sears of Connecticut, settled in county in 1804; children ten, living seven.
Sharp Ira, p o Lowville, farmer, dairyman. and hop grower, 295 acres, born in Lowville in 1848, has been justice of peace; wife Elle S. Curtis, married in 1874. Per- ents, James C. and Nancy Kitts Sharp of county.
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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Sharp Jsmes C., p o Lowville, retired farmer, born in Den- mark July 10. 1815; wife, Nancy Kitts of county, born in 1816, married in 1839: children three-Ira, Victoris A., and Albert A. Parente, William and Hetssy Kitts Sharp, the former born In England In 1789, settled in county in 1808, was in war of 1812, and the latter born in Johnstown, Montgomery county
Sheldon Cyrus L., p o Lowville, cheeas manufacturer and farmer, 140 acres, born in Martinsburgh in 1835; bas been member of assembly; wife, M. Amslia, daughter of Lucus and Margaret Wright of county. married In 1860; children seven. Parents, Ira and Fannis Bingham Sheldon, of Connecticut, settled in county in 1830.
Siegal Jobn. p o Lowville, brewer of als, born in Bavaria, Germany in 1814, settled in county in 1852, was the first manufacturer of Swsitzer cheese in county, bringing tools from Germany; wife, Christina Siegal of Bavaria, married in 1840, died in 1866; childreu two; second wife, Margeret Ritey. of France, born in 1835, came to county in 1847, mar- ried in 1866; children three.
Smith W. H .. p o Lowville, dealer in wagons, carriages, sll farming imp ements and Canada horses, born in St. Lawrence county in 1853, settled in county in 1868; wife. Pamslia Pebbles of county, married in 1877. Mr Smith is at present engaged in erecting a large factory for manufacturing purposes, thres stories, 117 by 63 feet, with steam elevator.
Smith Willlam, farmer, born in Massachusetts in 1797. sst. tled in county in 1821, died in 1864; wife. Sarsb Segrave of Massachusetts, born in 1799, married in 1821, died in 1877, children six, living four.
Stephena Charles M., retired gentleman. born in Lowville June 12, 1817, died September 12. 1872; wife, Eliza A. Sherwood of Herkimer county, born October 6, 1823, married In 1841; children two, living one- Julia H., born in August 1844. wife of A. Perry Herrington of Obio, born in 1841, married in 18/1. Parents Ira and Hannab Stephens.
Sterling John C., p o Lowville, farmer and dairymsn, born in Montgomery county in 1837, settled in county in 1843; wife, Sarada, daughter of Amasa Dodge of county, married in 1858; children three-Florence M., Jennis A., and Freddie S. Parents, Shuler and Eliza Sterling, of Montgomery county.
Stevena William W., p o Lowville, farmer, 182 acres, born in Jefferson county in 1842, settled in county in same yesr, has bsen collector; wife, Maria H. Busil of county. married in 1868, children two- Bell D., Elizabeth B Alfred and Hannah Busll parents of Mrs. Stevens.
Steve usSamuel, po Lowville, retired farmer, born in Con- necticut in 1806, settled in county in 1807, has been assessor snd postmaster; wife. Minerva Rogers of county, born in 1810, married in 1831, died in 1852; children onc-Sarah B .; second wife, Elizabeth Evans of North Wales. born in 1816, married in 1853; children ons-Robert Kent. Fatber, James Stevens, born in Connecticut in 1757, came to county in 1807, died in 1847; children nine, living one. Grandfather. Joseph Stevens of Connecticut, served as a Revolutionary soldier, came to county in 1807 and received s pension of $144 till death.
Stoddard Charles Sidney, p o Lowville, retired farmer, 293 scres, born in Harrisburgb in 1809, has bssn ssssssor; wife. Nancy Umphrey of county, born in 1812, married in 1831; children five. Parenta, Gsorgs A. and Temperance Allen Stoddard of Con- nectiout, cams to county in 1802 with a team of ona horse and a yoke of oxen, in company with Celas Bush, a brother-in-law. performing the jour- ney in 19 days and paying $250 per sers for farms.
Stoddard George W., po Lowville, farmer, born in county In 1841; wile. Emma G. Arthur of county, married in 1878; children ona. Parents, Jacob A and Mi- rands Stoddard of Vermont, esttled in county.
Stoddard Amssa S., p o Lowville, retired msrchant, born in county in 1835, has been president of village; wife, Julia A., daughter of Samuel snd Ada Smith of Masaschusetts. Parents, Charles S. and Nancy Stoddard of Lowvllls.
Stoddard Milton P., po Lowvills, farmer, born in Harris- burgh July 2", 1828; wife, Auguats A. Arthur of county, married in 1857, died March 15, 1866; chil- dren one-Hattia; second wife. Mrs Caroling Kitts Campbell, married in 1875; children two- Clara E., and Leon K. Charles L., first husband of Mrs. Campbell, died in 1872; children ons-Minnie, born in 1868.
Turner Hon. Henry E., p o Lowville, lawyer, born in New Hampshire in 1832, settled in county in 1856, has been judge of county, district attorney and mem- ber of senate, with a lientenant's commission hs asalsted in raising the first New York light artil- lery regiment and ssrved nine months in 1862; wife, Amandy L. Hill of county, Parents, Robert and Carolina Turner of New Hampshire.
Waters V. Lansing, p o Lowville, general merchant, born in Oneida county in 1843, settled in county in 1845, commenced business as clerk in 1860, as partner in firm of D. C. West & Co. in 1867, Waters and Easton In 1878 and V. L. Watera & Co, in 1881, gen- sral dealer in dry-doods, notions, carpets and clothing. Parents, Van R. and Belinda R. Burr Waters of county.
Weller Henry H., po Lowville, farmer 275 seras, born in county io 1817; wifs, Eliza Sackett of county mar- ried in 1848; children three-Leonard Alden, born in 1852, Harriet, in 1854, and Henry D. in 1860. Father, Silas Weller, born in Westfield, Massa- chusetts, settled in county in 1801, served in war of 1812; wife, Nsnoy Bush.
Weller Harvey, p o Lowville, farmer, 300 acres, born in Low- ville in 1815; wife, Polly W. Sackett of county, married in 1841, died in 1865; children five, living three; second wife, Mary Benedict of county, mar- ried March 6, 1866. Parents, Silas and Nancy Buah Wellar.
West Mrs. E H., po Lowvills.
Wilbur Royal P., p o Lowville, retired gentleman, born in Lowville in 1836; wife, Caroline P. Northrup of Lowville, married June 29, 1870. Parents, Gordice and Mary S. Wilbur, ths former of Massachusetts and the latter of Cayuga county. Mrs. Wilbur was daughter of Allen and Harriet P. Northrup, and granddaughter of General Joseph A. Northrup.
Wilcox Lymsn, p o Lowville, farmsr and hop grower, 91 acres, born in Lowville, in 1825, has been aesessor and licensed auctionser; wife, Martha B. Wesvsr, of Rutland, Jefferson county, born in 1825, mar- ried in 1849; children one-Ella L. Parents, Ros- well and Irene Nickerson Wilcox, the former born in Connecticut, came to county in 1798, and the latter, born in Martha's Vineyard; children thir- tesn, living five.
Wilcox Marcellus J., p o Lowville, farmer, 170 acres, born in Lowville, in 1829. has been assessor; wife, Mary J .. daughter of Richard and Roxanns Wilcox, born in Lsydeu iu 1834, married in 1851; children. one- Minnie J. Parents, Roswell and Irene Nickerson Wilcox
Williams Robert D., p o Lowville, farmer, born in Wales, in 1821, settled iu county in 1829, has been excise com- missionar; wife, Barbara Bader, born in Germany, married In 1846, died in 1857; children one-Mary Elizabeth; second wife, Mrs. Hester Ann Ward Davenport, married in 1866. Hester Ann Ward, born in Oneida county. lu 1817, married in 1847; husband, Adison Davenport, born in county In 1810, died in 1860; children, three-Adison C., Zar- viah L., and Ashley W. C. O. Graves, of Jefferson county. husband of Mary E. Williams, now living in Mississippi.
Wilson John S., p o Lowville, farmer. 165 acres, born In Jeff- erson county In 1831, settled in county ia 1845, bas been assessor; wife, Parmelia Lasher, of county, married in 1856. Parents, Jamsa and Mercy Wil- son, of Washington county, settled in county about 1808, the latter died in 1873, and the former in 1875; children six, living four.
Wood L. Sprague, p o Lowville, propristor of Lowville Rail- road Hotel and Eating House, born in Lowville in 1818; wife, Mary Johnson, of Cooperstown, Otsego county. Parents. Lemuel and Hannah Spragus Wood, of Lanseborough, Mass,, settled in county ip 1807.
LYONSDALE.
Ager Josl W., p o Lyonsdsis, lumber dssler, psper manu- factursr and farmer, 675 acres, born in Warner, N. H .. August 20, 1826, settled in county August 1, 1848, has been postmaster twenty-one yesrs; wife Julia F. Williams, of Ogdensburg. St. Lawrence county, married October 25, 1864; children four- Josie E. W., C. Leonard J .. J. A. Florencs, and F. Pat Williams. Parents Fliphsz and Esther (Wbesler) Ager, the former s nstive of Arlington, Vermont, snd the Istter of Newport, N. H.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Barns Rosel, p o Boonville, farmer and lumberman 800 acree, born in Jefferson county June 22, 1822, set- tled in county in 1840, has been commissioner of highwaye; wife Harriet, daughter of Ezra Beiknap of Turin, married in October, 1840; children nne -- Louiea Heimer. Parente Stepben and Mercy (Noyee) Barnee, nativee of Connecticut, now resi- dente of Jefferson county.
Betts Orry, p o Port Leyden, bop grower and farmer 82 acree, born in Reneeelear county October 19, 1832, settled in county in 1833, has been highway com- mieeioner and school trustee; wife Lorena Jacobie, married June 14. 1855; children two- Clara and Bertha. Parente Uriah and Ann(Hueted) Bette, natives of Renseele ar county, and former residents of Lewie county Parents of Mrs. Bette Nicholas and Lydia Jacobie, natives of Reneselaer county.
Brown Henry, po Port Leyden, merchant, lumber menu- facturer and farmer, 1,150 acres, born in Colum- bia county June 4, 1803, settled in county in 1851; wife Sarah L. Williams, ot Connecticut, born Nov. 30, 1803, married December 25, 1824, died Decem- ber 16, 1877 ; children eix-George H., William F., John W., Alfred A., Sarah B., and Henrietta. Par- ente George and Mary (Crosby) Brown, of Colum- bia county.
Coleman Anthony, p o Port Leyden.
Earl Alfred, p o Boonville, farmer 220 acres, born in Herki- mer county November 1, 1807, eettled in county in 1851; wife Sarab Ann, daughter of Abraham and Luoy Stevens, of Oneida, married December 18, 1842; children living six-George W., James F., Mary E., Marcue D., Frank R., and Alvin W. Par- ente Samuel and Elizabeth (McKee) Earl, of Her- kimer county.
Earl George W., p o Port Leyden, farmer and lumberman 255 acres, born in Herkimer county December 18, 1844, settled in county in 1851, bas been collector; wite I. E. Dygert, of Little Falle, married Febru- ary 22, 1869; children five-Harvey, Ernest, Curtis, Arthur, and Grace. Parente Alfred and Sarah Stevens.
Fruln James Augustue, p o Port Leyden, practical farmer and lumberman 53 acres, born in Lyonedale July 4, 1842, settled on present farm in 1878; wife Hen- rietta, daughter of Henry and Sarah Brown, of Columbia county, married March 22, 1869: chil- dren living three-Henry A., Ralph E., and Beesie M. Parente Joseph and Cornelia Fruin. settled in Lyonedale about 1820.
Gould G. Henry P., p o Lyone Falls, merchant and lumber manufacturer, 10,160 acres, born in Weet Turin June 10, 1848, settled in Lyonsdale in 1869, hae been assemblyman and supervisor; wife Lizzie Prichard, of Oneida county. married September 15, 1870; children two-L. E. and Harry P. Par- ente Henry and Mary E. Gould, residente of West Turin.
Hemetreet Calvin, p o Port Leyden, gardener one acre, boru in Russia, Herkimer county, May 12, 1827, settled in county in 1844, is overeeer of poor; wife Mary A. Ford, ef Oneida county, married May 12. 1850; children two-C. Sylvester, died in 1859, and Mary Jane, died May 17, 1863. Parente Nicholas and Hannah (Reeee) Hemstreet, natives of Madi- son county, settled in Lewie county in 1849.
Hubbard Engene W., p o Port Leyden, farmer and real estate deaier, 3.000 acree, born in Leyden February 15, 1847,eettied in Lyonsdale in 1866; wife Emma M., daughter of Jesse and Delia (Scheii) Gould, of Lyonsdale, married December 11, 1866. Parente John and Mary (Serafford) Hubbard, residents of this town.
Hubbard Manley H., p o Port Leyden, farmer 120 acres, born in Martineburgh March 12. 1843, settled in Lyonedale in 1860, bae been aseeeeor and justice of the peace: wife Fannie, daughter of Harvey and Eleanor Dygert, of Little Fails, married Aug. 7,1867. Parente John F. and Mary (Scrafford) Hubbard, the former a son of Seley Hubbard, one of the firet settlers of Martinsburgh, and he a son of Robert, the firet settier of Leyden.
Jacoble William H., p o Port Leyden, general farmer 65 acres. born in Rensselaer county March 4, 1817, eettied in county in 1835; wife Lydie S., daughter of Solomon and Roxa (Hubbard) Douglaee, of Ley- den, married in October, 1840; children living three -- M. Roee, Deforeet S, and Judson D. Parente Niobolaa W. and Lydia Jacobie, natives of Rene- eelaer county, and former residente of Lewis county.
Koster J. S., p o Lyone Falle, pulp manufacturer, born in Maesachueette June 21. 1841, settled iu county in 1876, ie superintendent of the pulp worke of the Herkimer paper company; wife Minnie L. Kinzey, Df New York city, married in April, 1866; children four.
Lyon Lyman R., real estate dealer and farmer: aieo large land owner, born August 29, 1806, settled in county in 1818, died April 7, 1869, was supervisor and mem- ber of assembly, and very active in the conetruc- tion of the Black river canal. In 1867-'68, he trav- eled for bie benith through Europe, Egypt, Pales- tine, returned to Lewis county, spent the follow- ing winter in Florida. and died at Savannah; wife Mary B. Northrup, born in Connecticut April 28. 1812, married in July, 1839: children living five -Lyman H., Mary L., Chester J., Julia J., and Florence I.
Price Robert M., p o Collinsville, farmer 85 acres, born in Waiee December 28, 1838, settled in county in 1864; wife Eilen J. Pugh, of Wales, married July 5, 1861; children four-Pugh R , Jennie E., John E, and Ellen. Parente Robert and Jane Price, ree- idente of Wales.
Rogere Thomas, p o Port Leyden, lumber manufacturer and farmer 300 acree, born in Marshfield, Mass , Jan- uary 9, 1802, settled in county in 1837, bag been eupervieor, justice of the peace, justice of eeg- eion, and town superintendent; wife Rachei, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Towneend, of Lowville, married October 11, 1828; children four living-Flizabeth, Laure S., T. Towneend, and Samuel, five baving died when quite young Par- ente James and Deborab Rogers, of Massachu- eette, the former a descendant of John Rogere, the martyr who waa burued at the etake in Smith- field, Eng., in 1555.
Scheii Adam, p o Lyone Falls, carpenter, joiner and real estate agent, interested in 1,160 acree, born in Schoharie county December 14, 1815, settled in county in 1823, has been town cierk; wife Char- lotte, daughter of Joshua and Betey Harrie, of Berne, Albany county, married Jao.3,1836; children ยท eix-Harris, Hiram H., Herrick R., Lafayette, Clara M., and Alice M., two having died. Parents Jacob P. and Elizabeth (Deitz) Schell.
Schell Harrie, po Port Leyden, farmer and real estate dealer. interested in 3,100 acree, born in Greig November 15, 1839, settled in Lyonsdaie in 1865, has been overseer of poor and highway commis- sioner, was in Company 1, 5th N. Y. Artillery; wife Eetalla M., daughter of Jubn and Mary (Scrafford) Hubbard, of Leyden, married December 11. 1866; children two-Josie M. and Mary C. Parents Jacob P. and Elizabeth Schell.
Seger Francis, lawyer, born in Berne, Albany county March 12, 1796 gettied in county in 1826, died in April, 1872; wife Lorie E., duuther of Caleb and Mary Lyon. of Ontario county, born December 6, 1804, married September 9, 1826. Parents Garrett and Catherine Seger, of Berne, Albany county.
Seger E L., p o Lyons Falls.
Walker Dewey L., p o Port Leyden, dairy farmer, interested in 550 acres, born in Rensselaer county December 15, 1827, settled in county in 1868, bae been asses- sor and highway commissioner; wife Christiane, daughter ot George and Catherine Simmone, of Renegelaer;county. married June 1, 1853. Parents Joseph and Lucy (Herrington) Walker, nativee of Rhode Island, and residents of Rensselaer county.
MARTINSBURGH.
Adame Mrs. Louiea A., p o Martinsburgb, born in Martios- burgh February 18, 1808, ewne 35 acree; bueband Thomas J. Adame, married February 24, 1842, Father Bradford Arthur, came from Rhode Island in 1802, with wife and two children-Louisa and Warren,-and was seventeen daye on journey.
Alger Edwin E., p o Martineburgh, farmer 57 acres, born in Martinsburgh February 4, 1857; wife Minnie Adams of Steuben county, married January 1, 1879. Fath- er Eleazer Alger, native of Connecticut, settled in county about 1842.
Aibercht William, p o Weet Martinsburgh, dairy farmer 83 acres, born in Germany May 18, 1828, settled in county in 1857; wife Abigail Vandenburgb, married in 1860; one con-Frederick Albercht. Father Michael Albercht.
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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.
Alger George S., p o Martinsburgh, checee manufacturer, 1% scree land, born in Wateon May 1, 1845, eettled in town in 1881; factory built in 1862, by Dunton; wife Mary Griffith, of New Bremen, married in 1869; children two- Herbert and Leapha. Parents Leonard and Clarriess Alger.
Archer Zephaniah Archer, p o Lowville, dairy and grain farmer and hop grower, 111 acres, horn in Mar- tinsburgh May 27, 1824; wife Margaret Jones, of Wales, married May 8, 1848; children six. Father Annanias Areher, was sen of John Archer, one of first settlers in town.
Arthur Alfred, po Martineburgh, farmer 470 acres, born in Martinsburgh August 15, 1818, has been supervisor and commissioner of highways; first wife, Mary E. Peebles; second wife Louisa_H. Slater; children two-Helen E. and Clarence E. Father Levi Ar- thur, a native of Massachusetts and one of the firet settlers in Martineburgh.
Arthur Charles D., p o Lowville, dairy farmer 222% acres, born on present farm April 2, 1857; wife Helen C. Young, of Copenhagen, married in October, 1879; one child-Maud S. Father Augustus Arthur, son of Joseph Arthur.
Arthur Orlando, Jr., p o Weet Martinsburgb, dairy farmer 117 acres, born in Martinsburgh August 6, 1838; wife Ann Thayer, of Jefferson county, married in 1868; children four-Jerome C .. Earnest A., Alonzo D., and George W. Father Orlande Arthur.
Arthur Charlee D, p o Martinaburgh, dairy farmer and hop grower, born in Martinaburgh May 12, 1841; wife Adda McCue, married in 1875; children two- Levi and Addie M.
Arthur Orlando, p o Martinsburgh, farmer 1,000 acree, born in Martineburgh June 4, 1809; wife Eliza Mastin, married in 1834; children eight. Father Levi Arthur.
Aehbeach John J., po West Martineburgh, farmer 75 acres, born in Switzerland May 22, 1829, settled in county in 1833; wife Caroline Repner, of Saxony, married in 1863; children four-Carl, Leon, Bertha and Flors. Father Jacob Ashbeach.
Babcock Charles C, p o Weet Martinsburgh, dairy farmer 150 acree, born in Martinsburgh November 15, 1834; wife Mary Jane Knight, married December 4. 1860; Que daughter-Zoab S. Father Chauncey Bab- cock, a native of Massachusetts.
Benton Thomas S., p o Martinsburgh, carpenter and farm' er 100 acres, born in Otsego county September 29- 1830, settled In county in 1837; wife Fannie Lark, ine, married in 1855; children three-Eugene T. William S., and Leren J. Father Loren D. Benton'
Bingham Howard C., p o Martinaburgh, dairy and grain farmer 300 acres, born in Martineburgh October 19, 1849; wife Frances L. Moore, married iu 1876; one child-Earl A. Parente Alexander and Eunice Bingham, former a native of Connecticut and lat- ter of New York.
Beteford Ezra, p o Martinsburgh, blacksmith, owne house and shop, born in Connecticut January 21, 1809, settled in county in May, 1830; wife Betsey Way, of Connecticut, married September 10, 832; chil- dren four - Helen T., Icase. Henry W., and Charles L.
Bowman James P., p o Lewville, grain and dairy farmer 13 acres, bern ia Lewville February 17, 1842; wife Elizabeth T. Elliott, of Lowville, married in 1867; one child-Anna. Father Richard Bowman, & native of Lewis county.
Bradt Henry, po Lowville, dairy farmer 84 acres, born in Harrisburgh July 14, 1839; wife Lois Bowen, of Lowville, married in 1866; children four-A Celia, William, Rhoda and Libbie. Parents Abram and Lucy Bradt.
Brown Daniel E , po Weet Martinsburgb, cheese manufac- turer and farmer 38 acree, born in Jefferson coun- ty December 29, 1837, settled in county in 1861; wife Martha R. Seymour, married in 1860; children two-Jennie M and Nellie L. Parents Ira and Alzina Brown.
Coats James M., p o West Martineburgh, grain and dairy farmer and hop grower, 145 acres, born on present farm December 26, 1818; wife Cornelia Birks. of Redfield, Oewego county. married in 1849. Father James Coate, settled on same farm in 1804.
Corwin Newell J , p o Glenedale, farmer 80 acres, born on present farm December 22, 1838; wife Charlotte Smith, of Greig, married in 1867; children four- Eugene W .. Mary L., Hattie C., and Ide. Father George W. Cerwin, settled in town in 1816.
Corrigan John, p e Martinsburgh, dairy farmer 440 acres, bern in Canada June 24, 1833, settled in county in 1858, has been highway commissioner two terms; wile Charlotte Heffany, married in 1857; children seven-James R., Charlee E., Florence G., Alice E., George F., Estella J., and Justus V. Father James Corrigan.
Curtis Benjamin S., p o West Martineburgh, dairy farmer 120 acres, born in Martineburgh March 10. 1844; wife Heleu E. Stevene, married in 1865. Father Uriah B. Curtis, son of Peter Curtis, of Maesa- chusette.
Curtis Emory B, p o Weet Martineburgh, farmer 106x acres, born in Martineburgh July 6, 1848. settled on present farm in 1857; wife Marla L Stevene, of Lowville, married in 1876; one daughter-Anas M. Father U. B. Curtis.
Evans Edward, p o Lowville, farmer 147 scree, born in Wales in September, 1812, settled on present farm lu 1848; wife Margaret Jones, married in January, 1838, died June 18, 1880; children four-John, Oli- ver, Margaret and Henry.
Evans Roland, p o Glenedale, dairy farmer. 140 acres, born in Wales, May 4. 1836, settled in county in 1850, hae been commissioner of bighways; wife, Mary Pee- bles, married in 1866; children five-Ida S., Minnie F., Lydia A., Miller B., and Fay Parente, Roland and Ann Evans.
Goedrich Charles M., p e Glensdale, carpenter and joiner, 20 acres, born in Martinsburgh, is commissioner of highways Father, Sylvanue Goedrich, son of James Goodrich, a native of Connecticut.
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