History of Lewis County, New York; with...biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 85

Author: Hough, Franklin Benjamin, 1822-1885
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Syracuse, New York : Mason
Number of Pages: 712


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Perkine E. F., p o Pinckney Corners fermer, 50 acres, born in Denmark in 1818; wife, Louiea Payne, born In St. Lawrence county in 1827, married in 1844 ; ebil- dren five-Julie, Celia P., Lydia A., Ellen A., and Ida M. Parents Royal and Lydia Styles of Massa- chusetts, ceme to county in 1813.


Quinn William, p o New Boston, farmer and dairyman, 120 acres, born in Ireland in 1805, eettled in county in 1856 : wife, Margaret Kellev, of Ireland. born in 1806, married in 1843 ; children four, living two- William, born in Canada in 1847. married Ann Gil- roy of Canada. in 1878, and John, born in Canada in 1853. Parente William end Catherine Quinn of Ireland.


Reynolds Bernard, po Pinckney Cornere, farmer, 160 ecres, born in Jefferson county in 1837, settled in county in 1871, bea bean assessor ; wife, Susen, dengh:er of David and Ann MeDermot, of Watertown, mer- ried in 1872 ; children four-Alice May, Jobn D., and Mary A. (twins), and Ellen. Parents Patrick end Alice Hart Reynolde of Jefferson county.


Rics Francie, po Pinckney, fermer, 200 acres, born in Bronkfield, Massachusette in 1825, settled in coun- ty in 1848 ; wife, Wealthy Stoddard of Pinckney, born in 1828, married in 1849, died in 1862 ; children two-Rose A., and Lillie I .; second wife, Matilde Clark of Jefferson county, married in 1862, died in 1871 ; children three-Hermen F., Charles C,, and Clark : third wife, Mrs. Sare B. Ryther, merried in 187] ; children two-Otie H,. and George A. Parents Otis and Lydie Upham Rice of Massa- chueetts.


Robbins Jobn, p o Bernes Corners, farmer and dairymen, 300 acres, born in England in 1820, settled in couo- ty in 1867 ; wife, Anne M. Hall of Jefferson county, born in 1822, married in 1861. Parents Williem end Jane Stroud Robbins of England. Parents of Mrs. Robbins. Josepb end Peggy Hall, of Connecticut, born in 1777, settled in Ceneda after marrlegs ; the former was preseed into the British service but fled to the States in 1812, joined the American army in the war of that year, and died in 1860, and and the latter died in 1870.


Ryther Eria B., p o Copenhagen, farmer and dairymen, 224}{ acree, born in Jefferson county, in 1846, eet- tled in county in 1847; wife, Ella M. Rima, of Oe- wego county, born in 1855, married in 1872. Par- ente, Samuel C. and Minerva Rytber; children eight, living four-John A., Erie B., Adaline E., and Melissa A.


Ryther John'A .. po Copenhagen, farmer, dairyman, carpen- ter and joiner, born in Loraine, Jefferson county, in 1839, settled in county in 1847; wife, Mary L., daughter of Enoe F. and Louisa Payne Perkine, married in 1867, died in 1870; children two-Fred J., and Mary G .; second wife, Celia P. Perkins, eieter of former wife, married in 1872; children three-Nettie L., Milton J., and Charlee E. Parente Samusl C. and Minerva Thornton Ryther, tbe for- mer born in Oneida county, came to this county in 1847, died in 1861, and the latter born in Jefferson county, died in 1869, Mr. Jobn Ryther enlieted In Company M, N. Y. Heavy Art., under Colonel Gra- ham, in 1862, for three years, served till cloee of wer and bolds an honorable discharge from the government.


Ryel Hiram C., p o Barnes Corners, farmer and retired school teacher, 190 acree, born in Columbia county in 1807, bas been assistant marshall in county ; wife, Nancy Cook, born in 1810. married in 1835, died In 1856 ; children four-Peter C, Edmond G., Hiram H, and Sally ; second wife, Mrs. Issa- bella Wood Croee, widow of J. H. Croes, born in England, married in 1871.


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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.


Ryel Peter C., p o Barnes Cornere, farmer, born in Denmark in 1835 ; wife, Jepple Hughes of county, married in 1866, died in 1874 ; second wife, Alice McGuire of Indiane, married in 1881.


Sheidon Edmond, p o Copenhagen, farmer,! 337 acres, born in Martinsburgh, in 1807; wife, Mary Ann, daugh- ter of Philip Barnee, born in Montgomery county, in 1806, married in 1831; children ten, living eight -Norman B., Sarah, Mary, Sophrona. Hattie, Ed- mond, Jr., J. Medison, and Eugene W. Norman B. enlisted in the Fifth Heavy Artillery August 12, 1862, and remained till close of war when he wae discharged. His brother enlisted in the 20th N. Y. Cav., Co. A, In 1863, and was one of firet men to enter Richmond. Parents, Joseph and Polly Ar- thur Sheldon, of Mass., came to county in 1801, and the former served in War of 1812, wae taken pris- oner to Canada end returned at close of war.


Stoddard Amoe, p o Copenhagen, farmer and merchant, 150 acres, boru in l'inckney, January 1, 1811, bae been assessor: wife Lavina Pettet, of Jefferson county, born in 1812, married in 1832, died in 1878; children eeven, living three-Curtle il., Colline D. and Blanche D .; second wife, Mrs. Roena Chaga Chad- wick. born in Lowville, married in 1879. Parents, Richard and Anna Stoddard, born in Massachu- setts, came to county in 1804, and the former wee a soldier during the war of 1812; children eix, liv- ing two-Amas and Rachel. Grandfather Samuel came to county in 1804 with his family, and drove a team of horses while Richard drove a yoke of oxen


Sullivan William, p o Copenhagen, farmer and dalryman, 130 acres, born in Denmark, in 1839, bas been aesee' Bor. Parents, Thomas and Mary Landers Sullivan, born in Ireland, In 1809, married in 1831, came to county in 1834: children five-William. Margaret, born in 1841, Ellen in 1844, Jane in 1849, and Kate F. in 1855.


Stever Loren G., p o Barnes Corners, general bleckemith, wagon manufacturer, and repairer. born in Coium- bie county in 1822, eettied in county in 1875; wife, Mary E. Acker, born in Copenhagen, in 1832, mar- ried in 1850; children one. Parents, Devid and Mery Simmone Stever, of Columbia county, N. Y.


Woolworth Elisha, p o Barnes Cornere, farmer, 150 acres, born in Pinckney, In August, 1821; wife, Axie Eliza, daughter of Daniel Clark, of Vermont, married in 1847; children one-Charles Henry. Parents, Alex- ander and Margaret Brown Woolworth.


Woolworth James, p o Pinckney Corners, farmer, end lum- ber manufacturer, 213 acree, born in Pinckney, in 1823, has been assaseor; wife, Rominda, daughter of Robert and Betsey Butte, of Mass., horn in Jet- ferson county, married in 1849; children six, four Bons and two daughters. Father, Timothy Wool- worth, born in Massachusetts, came to county in 1802; wife, Katie Brown, of Oneida county. Grand- father, Phineas Woolworth, settled in Denmark in 1802, and in 1806 removed to Pinckney, where he died.


Woolworth Samuel B., po Copenhagen, fermer, and deiry- man, 125 acres, born in Pinckney, in 1826; wife, Nancy Lorinda, daughter of Nathan end Harrlet Lanpher, born in Harrisburgb. in 1832, married in 1866 Father, Alexander Woolworth, came to county in 1804; wife, Margaret Brown, married in 1821. Grandparente, Phineas and Mercy Sheldon Woolworth.


TURIN.


Ailen Jee. M., p o Turin, dairy famer 126 acres, born in Turin, June 27, 1851: wife Amelia McConnell of Grelg, married February 26, 1874; children three-Clar- ence J., G. Clifford, D. Clinton. Father S. Par- eons Allen, eon of Ichabod who settled in Turin, about 1830, from Connecticut.


Barnes Mertin, p o Turin, fruit end dairy fermer, 70 acres, born in Turin, Auguet 21, 182", has been coroner and highway commissieper; wife Mary E. Clark. - of Greig, married September 13, 1852; children three-Clark, Clara, Frank. Fether Mertlo, son of Judah, the eon of Amos Barnee, who came to Tu- rin, In 1797. and wae second settler there.


Bibbins Jeremiah, po Turio, dairy farmer, 180 acres, born in Turin, November 24, 1831, settled on farm in 1872; first wife Liddie Hathwey, married July 15, 1855; second wife Kate Colline, of High Market, merried June 28, 1875, children eix. Parents Jere. mieh E., and Naomi Bibbins.


Bibbine Jeremiah E., p o Turin, dairy farmer, 63 acres, born In Saratoga county, November 20, 1801, settled in county in 1825; first wife Naomi Vickery, married February 25, 1827; second wife Amy Lyman, of Herkimer county, married Auguet 20, 1862, children five. Parente Joseph E., and Nellie Bibbine, set- tled in county in 1825.


Ciark Milton P., p o Turin, dairy farmer, 69 acrre, born on farm adjoining preeent one August 31, 1846, eettied on present farm in 1868; wife Eva C. Rea, of Weet Torin, married in 1867. Father Philo Clark, & na- tive of Connecticut, eettied in Weet Turin about 1803.


Clark Roiand H., p o Turin, dairy farmer, 105 acree, born on eame farm May 10, 1849; wife Jennie F. Hill, mar- rled in 1874. Father Philo Clark.


Crofoot Elieha, p o Turin, farmer 180 aoree, born in Weet Turin. November 29. 1825, settled in Turin, in 1850, has been sheriff, supervisnr, aseeseor and aseis- tant revenue assessor; wife Mary B. Kilham, of Turin, married January 8, 1850 Father James, eon of Elisha Crofoot, who settled in county in 1798.


Dewey Cadwell, p o Turin, woolen manufacturer and farmer, 100 acres, born in Delaware county, October 5, 1811, settled in county in 1831; wife Frances C. Fos- ter, of Long Island, married January 8, 1835, five eone living. Parente Aaron and Betsey (Vail) Dewey of Delaware county.


Dewey Edwin P., p o Turin, farmer, 260 acres, born in Mase., September 26, 1830, settled in county in 1838, has been overseer of poor, highway commissioner and town auditor; wife Esther S. Shepard, of Turin, married March 21 1852, children three-George E., Ettie A , John S. Father Abner Dewey, came from Massachusetts in 1838.


Emm Henry G., p o Turin, druggist, born in Turin, Merch 6, 1829, has heen juetice of peace; first wife Mary Hildreth, married June 1, 1854; second wife Eliza Kendall, married January 17, 1871, children two- Clinton and Fiorence. Parente Jasper and Aurelia Emm.


Evane Robert, po Turin, farmer 96 acres, born in North Wales, in 1813, settled In county in 1830; wife Ann Edwards, of North Wales, married in 1842, children nine. Parents Robert and Wery Evane, of North Wales.


Hedcock Charies D., p o Turin, cheese manufacturer, born in Copenhagen, September 4, 1847, eettied in viliage in 18:6, owne lot and factory; wife Mary J. Hodge, of Copenhagen, married in 1871-one daughter Meud L. Parente Philo and Jane Hadcock.


Hammond Edgar M., p o Turin, grain and dairy farmer, 100 acres, born in Westchester county. May 4, 1835, settled In county October 1, 1874; wife Harriet E. Foster, of Turin, married May 9, 1866, one child- Lulu Foster. Parente David and Serah Hammond residents of Westchester county.


Hiile Rozelie C . p o Turin, stock and dairy farmer, 138 acres, born in Turin, September 10, 1839. settled on present farm in 1876; wife Jerusha Ragan, of Tu- rin. married February 1, 1871, children three- Clifford R , Clara H. and Baby. Father Corneliue Hills, son of Jesse, who settled in Turin about 1800.


Houee Moseley L., p o Houseville, grass and grain farmer, 42 acres, born in Turin, May 28, 1819. Parente Leonard and Louisa (Murdock) House, the former e con of Eleazer House, who settled in town about 1800.


House Charies C, p o Houseville. cheese manufacturer, born in Turin, April 19, 1825, commenced menufac- turs of cheese in 1861, has been collector, super- visor, and conetable; wife, Sarah E. Powere, of Trenton. Oneida county, merried September 13, 1848: children four-Amenda E , J. Jerome, Carrie P., Herbert M.


House Chester G., p o Giensdale, deiry end grain farmer, 54 acres, born in Turin. September 29. 1836. has been overseer of poor; wife, Jane Mickei, of Rensselaer county, married September 17, 1852; chlidren two -Emma J., and Eugene. Parents, Cyprian and Sophia House.


House Henry R .. p o Giensdale, dairy farmer 115 acree, born in Turin, December 10, 1821, has been assessor; wife, Mary Hille, of Martineburgh, married March 7, 1846; children_two-George H., and John H. Fether, Cyprien House.


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PERSONAL STATISTICS.


Ives Mathsr S., p o Turin, grain snd dairy farmer, 200 acres, born in Turin, March 80, 1833; wife, Jennie M. Moahier, of Kentucky, married August 15, 1860; children two-Cora, and Stella. Parauts. Seldon and Lucretia Ivea, former the son of John Ivea, who settisd at Constableville in 1795.


Jefferson Frank D., p o Houseville, dairy farmer, 350 acres, born In Oneida county, August 26, 1853, settled in county in 1871; wife. Susan E Damuth, of West Turin, married September 22, 1880. Parents, Stephen and Elizabeth Jefferson, settled in town in 1871.


Johnson Emmett. p o Glenadala, owner of saw-mill, and farmer, 54 acres, born in Turin, April 21, 1849, ast- tled on farm in 1853, is highway commissioner; wife, Emma J. House, of Turin, married December 16, 1860; one child-Stella N. Parents, Josiah and Charlotte Johnson, the former the son of Ebenezer who settled in Turin in 1803.


Kilham Jsmes, p o Turiu, farmer, 7 acres, born In Turin, August 2, 1816, settled on present farm in 1869, haa been overaser of poor; wife, Lavinia House, of Turin, married March 10, 1852, died April 4, 1878; one adopted son-John T., and a daughter-Jennie J. Father, Heman, aon of Thomas Kilham, who Came here in 1802.


Les Alfred H., p o Turin, dairy and stock farmer, 231 acres, born in Martinaburgh, November 6. 1824, settled in town in 1836, has been justice sixteen years; wife, Elizabeth Hunt, married February 19, 1851; chil- dren four-George M, Carrie H., M. Lizzie, and Louis H. Father, Enoch Alma Les. Alfred H. hsa been identified with Lewia County Agricultural society twenty five years, and president and treas- urer of same, also president ot village


Lee Frank I., p o Turin, farmer. 200 acres, born in Turin, August 9, 1857; wife, Ella A. Jones, of Turin, mar- ried October 22, 1879. Parents, Anaon R. and Jane M. (Bush) Lee, the former a son of Enoch Lee, who settled on farm in 1835.


Les F. Wayland, p o Turin, grain and dairy farmer, 200 acres, born on present farm, May 8, 1860. Parents, James G. and Calista (Stamford) Les, the former a son of Charles, who came to Martinaburgh among early settlera.


Miller Albert P., p o Turin, grain and dairy farmer, 142 acrea, born in Leyden, July 19, 1825, asttled in Turin in 1839, has been assessor, overseer of poor, and inspector of elections; wife, Clemenza N. Richmond, married May 12, 1863; one child-Ar- thur A. Father, Halsey, son of Benjamin Miller, who settled in Leyden in 1796.


Miller Walter O., p o Houseville, farmer, 262 acres, born in Leyden, December 15, 1828, settled in Turin in 1839, has been constable. Father. Halsey Miller.


Morgan George G , p o Houseville, manufacturer of cheese boxea, and owner of saw-mill, 500 acres land, born in present home, March 5, 1852; wife, Fraucea B. Sayles, married May 25, 1881. Father, Luther Mor- gan, built factory and mill.


Norton John, p o Greig, hop grower, 9 acres, born in Albany county. May 5, 1833, settled in county in 1841; firat wife, Lorena Cleveland, married March 8, 1852; second wife, Hsttie H. Holt, married January 24, 1879; children six-Frances S., Jeanette, Horace, Willie, Ira, and Charlie. Parents, Isaac and Han- nsh Norton, came to Turin in 1841.


Owens Richard R., p o Turin, dealer in general merchandise, born in Wales, September 15, 1845, settled in county in 1852, and in Turin in 1867, owns house and lot; wife, Jennie Pritchard, married September 15, 1870; children thres-Anna, Mamis O., snd Harry. Parenta, Robert R. and Ann Owens


Phelps Charlsa J., p o Houseville, dairy and grain farmer, 278 acres, born in Martinaburgh, May 13, 1850, set- tled in Turin in 1857, has been commissioner of highways; wife, Della J. Dekin, of New Bremen, married November 8, 1870; children three-Herbert E., Edith L., and baby. 'Parents, Roland and Ada M. Phelps, the former a son of Thomas, who came from Masa and asttied on West road in Martins- burgh, in 1814.


Powell James A., p o Turin, hop grower, and dairy farmer, 376 acres, born in Watson, April 22, 1835, settled on present farm in 1865; wife, Fidelia Patterson, of Jefferson county, married in 1858; one adopted daughter- Ella. Parents, Jonathan and Sarah Powell, of Martinsburgh.


Pratt Walter J., p o Houseville, farmer, 72 acres, born in Turin, March 27, 1849, settled on present farm In 1853; wife, Gertle A. Phelps, of Turin, married Oc- tober 22, 1872; children two-Herman and Bertha. Parents, Jehiel, who came to Turin in 1849, and Mary (Miller) Pratt,


Ragan Bradford, p o Gisnsdsle, farmer, 60 acres, born in Turin, June 30, 1823, settled on present farm in March, 1853, has been assessor, commissioner of highways, and excise commissioner; first wife, Mary J. Lyon. of Martinsburgh, married July 3, 1844; second wife, Mary E. Root, of Turin, married October 25, 1847; one child living-Eli. Parents, Egbert and Rheuma (Arthur) Ragan, the former a Bon of Thomas, who settled in Turin about 1800.


Ragsn Elhanan L., p o Glenadale, farmer, 100 acres, born in Turin, April 15, 1831, settled on present farm in 1853, has been assessor, and highway commission- sr; wife, Maria D. Smith of Turin, married March 24, 1853; children two-Everett H., and Minnie E.


Riggs Charles G., pn Turin, merchant, and mechanic, 70 acrea, born in Les Oneida county, November, 17, 1814, has been notary, supervisor, town clerk, com- missioner of highways, and justice of peace; wife, Julia A. Moulton, of Floyd, Oneids county, married in 1835; children four-Helen, H. Moulton, Louise, and Garris. Parents, Clark and Thankful Rigga, the former of whom commenced business in Turin in 1833, and continued to the present time.


Sackett George S. po Houseville, hop growsr and dairy farmer, 120 acres, born in Turin, May 7, 1842, set- tled on present farm in 1872, baa been aasesanr one tarm; wife, Ida Bowman, of Pinckney, married February 24, 1870; one child-Laon Sheldon. Par- enta, Sheldon and Elmina Sackett, the former s son of Joel, one of early settiera of town.


Sackett Martin J., p o Houseville, grain and dairy farmsr, owns 275 acres land, controla 475, born in Turin, September 15, 1832, has been asasasor three years; wife, Susan E. Bush, married September 15, 1859; children two-Estella M., and Jennie M. Father, Sheldon Sackett.


Seymour J. Lucus, p o Turin, dairy farmer, 275 acres, born in Turin, March 31. 1831; wife, Lydia Sackatt, of Turin, married February 5. 1866; children seven. Parents, Alva and Sophronia (Cowles) Seymour, the former came to Turin in 1824, and his father, Beldad, came in 1825.


. Shepard Edwin H., p o Turin, dairy farmer, 100 acres, born in Turin, June 15, 1843, settled on farm in 1870, has been assessor one term; wife, Mary E. Roberta, of Turin, married March 9. 1870; children two-Net- tie M., and Clinton K. Parents, Harlow and Mary Shepard.


Silvernail John B., p o Turin, grain and dairy farmer, 117 acres, born in Turin, September 3, 1846: wife, Amelia Staplin, of Turin, married December 22, 1870. Parenta, Stephen and Phebe A. (Burdick) Silvernail, the former a son of Jobn, who came to Turin about 1836.


Spencer Stephen, p o Turin, grain and dairy farmer, 218 acres, born in Leyden, February 17, 1808, settled in Turin in 1886: wife, Mary Fenton, of Boon- ville, married October 8, 1832; children four-Hen- ry F., Harvey S., Nancy M., and Delia M. Parents. Stephen and Phobe Spencer, the former of whom waa supervisor and justice of peace several years, and aattled in Leyden in 1804. Aaron and Nancy (Mumfoid) Fenton, parents of Mary, csme to Turin in 1805.


Strong John, no Turin, grain and dalry farmer, 300 acres. born In New York city, January 2, 1821, settled in county in 1840, has been assessor, coroner and sheriff; first wife Elizabeth Foster, of Turin, mar- ried June 2', 1842; second wife, Mary E. House, married September 29, 1869; children five-Amelia, John, Marie, Sylvester, and Lewis. Parents, Thom- as and Maria Strong, of New York city.


Stuber J. E., p o Turin, harness maker, born in Switzerland December 11, 1827, settled in county in 1850, was in war of Rebellion, Co. K. and in Co. M, 5th Artillery; wife, Cordelia H. Aldrich, married June 14, 1855; children two-Louie, and Kittie. Parenta, John and Catharina Stuber.


Thayer H. J., p o Turin, produce dealer, born in Turin, An- guat 24, 1820, has been loan commissioner, notary, justice, and town clerk; wife, Aurelia Perry, of Turin, married in October, 1870; one child-Oacar B. Parenta, Enoch snd Hannah Thayer.


Williams Thomas O., p o Turin, dairy farmer. 108 acres, born in Wales, June 15, 1832, settled in county in 1851, has been justice of peace, and aasssaur; wife, Esther, daughter nf William and Clarissa John- aom, of St. Lawrence county, married March 9, 1864. Parenta, Owen and Elizabeth (Jones) Will- fame. settled in county in 1854_


Woolworth Albert R., p o Turin. farmer controla 155 acres, born in Turin, November 17, 1857 Father, Clinton Woolworth, born on aame farm, was son of Reuben Woolworth, the first settler on farm.


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HISTORY OF LEWIS COUNTY.


WEST TURIN.


Allen Charles M., p o Conetableville, merchant, born in town, July 24, 1845, settled in village in 18h3, hae been supervisor; wifs, Nancy M., daughter of A D. Peace, married in 1867; children one-Alice E. Father, Zenae, son of Willard Allen, one of firet Bettlere of town.


Allen Emory, p o Conetsbleville, farmer, 360 scres, born in town, February 3, 1810, has been excise oommie- tioner; wife, Sally Miller, of town, married in 1832; children four- Richard M., Catharine S., Nancy G., and James E. Father, Ebenezer Allen, the first eettler on farm, and among the first in town.


Allen James M., p o Constableville, farmer and stock dealer, 40 acree, born in town, March 14, 1837, has been as- seesor, and inspector of electinne; wife, Lizzie C. Roberts, of Leyden, married in 1869; children thres -Fanny, Jennie, and Willis. Father, Zenae Allen Grandmother, Dorothy Wadsworth, taught ths first school io towo.


Andrue John, p o Constableville, dairy and- grain farmer, 136 acree, born on present farm. Father, Enos Andrue, born in Connecticut, in 1801, settled on esme farm in 1825.


Anns David, p o Constableville, dairy farmer, 207 acres, boro on present farm, May 12, 1851; wife, Adaline Croniser, of High Market, married in 1873; chil- drso three-Mary, Carrie, and Kate. Father, Peter Anna, the first eettler on farm.


Barrow Peter J., p o Constableville, farmer, 84 acree, born in France, February 9, 1834, settled la county Octo- ber 17, 1855, and on present farm in June, 1861; wife Bridget Holmes, married June 10, 180; children five-Frank P., Peter F., James P., Mary E., and Kats. Parents, Jacob aod Margaret Barrow.


Capron Albert S., p o Constableville, farmer and cheese manufacturer, born in Oneids county, December 11, 1833, settled in county in 1858, hae been commis- sioner of highways, and salesman in factory; wite, Keziah M., daughter of Harvey Caquin, married February 26, 1858; children three-Jennie C. Mark- ham, Ralph W., and H. Roy. Parents, Henry and Betsey Caproo.


Clark Orson, p o Conetableville, retired farmer, 18 acres, born in town, October 5, 1828, has been highway commissioner; wife, Philenia Wood, of town. mar. ried in 1854; children, living one-Clara May. Fath- er, Newton Clark, of Hartford, Conp., settled in town in the spring of 1802.


Clover John, p o Constableville, butcher, born in Utica, April 9, 1832, settled in county in 1839, has been au" psrvieor; wife. Eliza D. Hildreth, married in 1863; childen two-Adolph, and Matilda. Parents, Abra- ham snd Jane Clover.


Crofoot J. Hannibal, p o Constableville, farmer, and saw" mill propristor, 550 acres, born on present farmi' July 13, 1848; wife, Julia Seymour, of Lyonsdale, married June 12, 1818. Father, John Crofoot, of town, formerly ite supervisor, wse son of James Crofoot, one of the early settlers of town.


Crofoot Peter J., p o Constableville, farmer, and desler in general merchandise. 66 acres, born in town, Sep- tember 25, 1839; wife, Clara Bennett, of Onsids county, married January 15, 1880. Father, Jobn Crofoot.


Demuth Trumso, p o Conetablevilis, fermer, 240 scree, born in Onondaga county, December 20, 1821, settled in county in 1846, hae been assessor, and overseer of poor; wifs, Betsey E., daughter of Trumbis Smith, married in 1844; children eight, of whom & son- Roysì T., is school commissioner. Father, Danish Damuth.


Domser Frank, p o Constableville, dairy farmsr, 155 acres, bord in France, November 11, 1843, settled in conn- ty in 1849; wife, Eva, daughter of John Zimmer, married in 1869; childrso living four-Andrew F., Kstie, Leo A., and Anthony L. Father, Anthony Domser.


Donnelly Terry H., p o Constableville, dairy farmer, 221 scree, born on present farm, February 1, 1850; wite Mary O'Harra, of High Market, married in 1875; children three-Catharine. F., James H., sod Charise E. Father, William Doncelly, 1st.


Duff James C., p o Constablevills, retired merchant, born In Schenectady, April 4. 1809, settled in oounty in 1818; wifs, Elvira. daughter ef Ira Todd, born in Otecgo county, March 8, 1811, married in 1835; chil- dren two-Helen L .. and Ssrsh J., lost one con .- James Todd, who disd November 1', 1856. agsd twenty years. Father, James Duff, & native of Scotland.


Eamss Mosee J., p o Constsblevills, member of the firm of Eamss & Bridgman, manufacturers of pumps, wood- sn pipe, cheess boxss, saeh, doors and blinde, born in Jeffereou county, June 12, 1829, settled in county in 1837, has been assessor, justice, and coronsr; wife, Sally Legal, married in 1854; children five- Mary J , Howard C., Laura, Clars, and Fanny. Father, Daniel W. Eames.




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