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B. FRANCIS.
Franklin B. Francis was born in Spring- port, Cayuga county, Dec. 4, 1826. He is a son of Sylvester and Love (West) Francis, of Cayuga county. His father was born July 9, 1804, and his mother March 24, 1804. The former was a native of : Wallingford, Ct., and son of Elihu and Lydia Francis, also natives of Connecticut. The mother of our subject, Love West, was a native of Vermont and a daughter of John and Phebe West.
Sylvester Francis moved with his family to Livonia in 1831, from his former home in Cayuga county. He settled about two miles south of Livonia Centre, where he lived until he became incapacitated by being thrown from a mowing machine. About 1867 he removed to Livonia Station, where he still resides.
Mrs. Love Francis, died May 7, 1837, leaving the following five children :- Franklin B. ; Andrew J., born June 26, 1828, now residing at Austin, Nevada ; Charles L., born May 10, 1831, died in Calfornia in 1860; John W., born Aug. 12, 1833, died in Minnesota in 1864; and Jay, born Nov. 20, 1836, now residing in Portland, Oregon.
Sylvester Francis married for his second wife, Eliza Coe, by whom he has had two children, viz. :- Lydia, now the wife of George B. Dunlap, of Pittsburgh, Pa. ; and Emma, who died in 1862, aged twenty-two years.
Franklin B. was brought up on his father's farm,
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and attended the common schools of his town until he was thirteen years of age, when he was placed in the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, where he remained about five years, attending the spring, summer and fall terms, and teaching a district school during the winter months.
In 1850, he left Lima, and from that time till 1850 he taught school in the different towns, when at the latter date he was appointed professor of mathematics and natural science in Temple Hill Academy at Geneseo. His health failing, he was obliged to leave Geneseo, and accordingly located on a farm in the town of Lima, where he has lived since.
April 28, 1853, he was united in marriage with Mariette E., only daughter of Isaiah and Delina (Kinney) Terry, of Lima. She was born Aug. 16, 1834. Her father who was born in Colebrook, N. H., Nov. 6, 1797, has been a resident of the same street in Lima, since 1808. His wife was born in South Manchester, Conn., July 5, 1803, and mar- ried in 1829. Previous to her marriage, she lo- cated in Lima (in 1821) and was a resident of that place till her death April 3, 1878. She was a lady of unusual vigor, both mentally and physically and was a fitting type of that sturdy pioneer race of whom but here and there one remains as a re- minder of a past heroic age.
Sept. 23, 1879, Mr. Terry was married to Eliza-
beth A. Griswold, of Avon. Isaiah Terry, learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner, and followed that occupation up to the year 1860, having built some of the most substantial and handsome resi- dences in the town of Lima and vicinity. He is still hale and hearty and in the possession of his faculties to a remarkable degree.
Franklin B. our subject, has for the past thirty years followed engineering and surveying. In 1860 he was elected school commissioner for the north- ern district of the county and served three years, was reelected in 1866 and served another three years.
In politics heis a staunch Republican. In 1870 and '71, he was corresponding agent at Buffalo for the publishing house of Harper & Bros. In reli- gious sentiment he is a Presbyterian, and with his wife has been a member of that church in Lima about fifteen years.
There have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Francis seven children as follows :- George C. born Feb. 23, 1854, died Feb. 18, 1876; Frank Terry, born April 14, 1856, died Aug. 14, 1860 ; Della Delina, born April 10, 1860, died Sept 23, 1864 ; Alta Love, born May 29, 1867, died Jan. 23, 1868; Etta Delina, born Aug. 11, 1869; Stella H. born Dec. 8, 1872 ; and Delbert Isaiah born Aprill 11, 1878. By adoption May 29, 1867, they also have one daughter, Minnie Gage who was born Dec. 26, 1863.
NAMES OF CITIZENS
WHO ASSISTED AND CONTRIBUTED TOWARDS THE PUBLICATION OF THE HISTORY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY, WITHI PERSONAL STATISTICS.
AVON.
Abbey John, p o Sonth Avon, grain farmer and stock dealer, 140 acres, has been highway commissioner; parents Ly- man and Hangah Abbey, who came from Massachu- setts, settled 1814.
Arnold William N., po LiveDia Centre. teacher, bora Providence, R. I., August 3, 1856; parents George and Abby Arnold, settled 1872; wife Nellie Gilbert, boro Conesus.
Beckwith Jeremiah, p o East Avon, grain and stock farmer. 260 acres: father Seth Beckwith, was born Connecticut, and an early settler, mother Thankful Seymour.
Bronson Emily, p o East Aven, grain and stock dealer, 157 acres, bern Sherburne, Chenango county, settled 1858; hus- band Philander K. Bronson, hora April 27, 1825, mar- ried December 10, 1860. died March 18, 1868, on the steamer "Magnolia, " Ohio river: children one, May. Bryan L. H., p e East Avon, grain farmer, 152 aeres, born Avon February 17. 1840; father Amasa Bryan; wife Nora Anderson, boro Chenango county. married 1820; chil- dren three, Allen A., William M., Amasa.
Beckwith Dwight M., p o Avon, dairy farmer, 138 acres, bern AvoD 1852: father Russell Beckwith, was supervisor 1863-4, was active in raising troops for the late war, died October 25, 1864: grandfather Seth Beckwith. Bristol Albert G., p e East Avon, grain farmer and stock dealer, 128 acres, bora Canaan, Columbia county, 1812, settled 1836, has been assessor six years: parents Eliphalet and Lucy Bristol: wife Miranda Lockwood. horn Ca- naan, married 1835; children five.
Brown Joseph, p o Avon, manufacturer and dealer in boots and shoes. born June 28, 1838, settled 1829; parents William and Lovina Brown; wife Angeline Gallagher, married January 7, 1864; children two. Ellsworth, Edwin J. Bronson John Heury, p o Avon. proprietor railroad eating house, boru Livonia October 27, 1842. has been village treasurer; parents Channey and Permelia Bronson; grandfather Eluathan Bronson ; wife Margaret E. Had- ley, born Rochester, married 1872.
Cole George H., p o Avon, farmer and ice dealer, 30 acres, born 1824, settled 1856; father Timothy Cole: wife Susan Gillett; children three, Julius, Clara A., Kittie.
Chapel Richard R., p o East Avon, dealer in agricultural imple- ments, born September ?, 1814; father Richard Chapel, an early settler; wife Marietta Thompson; father Da- vid Thompson; ageut for the Syracuse Chilled Plow Company, South Bend. Indiana. Iron Works, and for Walter A. Wood's mower, reaper and self-binder.
Clendening William, p o Avoo, grain and stock farmer, 152 acres, boro Canada 1835, settled 1850, is present exeise commissioner; father Alex. ('lendening: wife Sophia Hall, bern Bronsen Hill: children two, l'rank, Eugene. Chappell Harlow, p o East Avea, farmer and dealer in eggs and poultry, 12 acres, born Avon 1832, was state enumera- tor 1825; father Harvey Chapel of Counectient; wife Harriet Mead, born Michigan; children three.
Chappell W. T. p o South Lima, stock and grain farmer, 337 acres, born on lot 108 Aven, August 22. 1810. has been assessor and highway commissioner ; parents Enos and Olive Chappell of Sangerfield, Mass .; wife Julia A. Raesom, born Plainville, Ohio.
Collios Martin, p o South Lima, farmer, graiu and stock dealer, 14 acres, born Livonia, 1855; wife Elizabeth Dalton, married 1879.
Carter William, po Avon, attorney and counsellor, born Eng land July 25, 1818, settled 1822. bas been justice of the peace, read law with Judge Morgan of Rochester, was admitted 1879; wife Emma Andrews; children one.
Dailey Thomas, po Avon, farmier, 60 acres, boru Rush. Menroe county, June 9, 1806, settled 1869, has been justice of the peace, highway commissioner and overseer of the poor : parents Thomas and Margaret Dailey, who set- tled in town of Rush 1800; wife Levina L. Whitney; children four, Euphemia, George W., Hiram David, Lois Adelaide.
Dusiaberre Charles B., po East Avon, saw and cider mills, 16 acres, born Ulster county 1828, settled 1837; pareats Samuel and Elenora Dusinherre; wife Martha Gillett, horn Lima. married May, 1868; children 1, Mary G. Davis James, p o Avon. farmer. 3 arres, born Otsego county 1802, settled 18:0; father Robert Davis, an early set- tler; wife Sophia Herrington; children six.
Davis E. H., p o Avon. publisher " Livingston County Herald " and postmaster.
Fisk Frederick B., p o Avon, cotton broker, did business ia Memphis, Tenn , hora 1819. died October 2%, IN68; fath- er Ebenezer Fisk; wife Lucy Fisk, born Memphis. Tenn .: children three, Frederick B. Jr., Walter, Sarah. Gray Dr. John W .. po Aven, physician and surgeon, born New York 1833, settled 1536, read medieine with Dr. James R. Weod of New York city, and A. C. Camphell of Liv- ingston oouoty, attended lectures and was graduated from the university of New York city; first wife Au- gusta E. C'ole, born Bennington. Vt . second wife Eliza- beth W. Fowler. born Batavia, N. Y.
Gilbert Charles S .. p e East Avon, enstom and merchant miller. horn England Js12, settled 1-55; parents Charles and Hannah Gilbert; wifo Mary Clark ; children six, John, Harriet, Martha, Charles, Arthur, Alfrod.
Hulbert Joel C, p o Avon, physician and surgeon, born Fort Ann, N. Y., November 12, 1815, settled 1549, studied with Dr. Abner Davis, attended lectures and was graduated from the Eclectic Medical College of Pennsylvania; wife Jennie Trimmer, boro Ontario county.
Henty Horace, p o Avon. carriage manufacturer, born England 1848, settled 1831, builds carriages, sleighs, wheelbar- rows, lumber wagons and eutters, all work promptly done: parents Horace and Mary Henty, wife Harriet F. Orman, bern England 1950. married 153; ebildren five : parents William and Eliza Orman.
Harris William J., p o East Avon, farmer. 965 acres, born Duch- ess county October 6. 1427, settled 1-30. has been as- sessor two terms: parents Joseph W., and Rachel Har. ris: wife Mary Wilbur. children four, Inez M., Erastus C., Edward J., Eliza R. : father Ephraim Wilbur.
Ilogmire Austiu, po South Avon, farmer. 152 acres, boru Avon April 11, 182, has been assessor: father Conrad Hog- mire: grandlather Jonas Hogmire who purchased 13,- 000 acres of land ju Avon and sent bis two sons to make the first settlements; wife Margaret Van Ess; children two. Frank A., Emma L
Huestis Frank, po East Avon, farmer. 3 acres, born Avon May 1;, 1854; parents James C., und Charlotte Huestis,
Hanchett Erastus, p o East Avon. farmer, If acres, bora Hone- oye Falls, settled 154. was sergeant company B, sth New York cavalry; parents Daniel and Mary Hanch ett; wife Ettie Martin; children three, George, Fred- die, Dauiel.
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Hovey Marvin, p o Enst Avon. farmer. 170 acres, born Lima Oc- tober 5, 1811: wife Phebe Brown, born New Jersey; children seven, Henry M .. Celestia E., Millard F., Ed- ward J., George R., Malvina T .. Marsbtleld P
Hillman Silns, p o East Avon, farmer. 220 acres, boin Lowville. Lewis county, N. Y., settled 1-33; parents David and Lucinda Hillman, who settled on this farm in 1833.
luston Alexander, p o Geneseo, Inrmer, 390 acres, born Ireland 1820, settled May 15, 1816; father David Hoston, who died 1467 aged $5 years; mother Jane Huston, who died 1848 aged 71 years; wife Sarah Madell, mar- ried 1870; children tive, Alexander, Jane, Nancy, Jem- ima, Sarah.
lillman John Y., p o Avon, farmer, 122 azres, born Lewis coun- ty November 16, 1816, settled 1833; father David Hill- tonn, horn Martha's Vineyard; mother Lucinda Cole, born Vermont.
Hillman S., p o East Avon, farmer.
Johnson Leicester, po Avon, farmer, 96 neres, born on lot 203, Avon 1831, is present assessor : father Leicester John- son, who settled with his father David Johnson 1800; wite Ann Jennette Hart, boro Mt. Morris, married 1861. Jenks Dr. James E., p o Fast Avon, physician and surgeon, born East Avon August 11, 1832, settled 1856. studied medi- cine with G. W. Hanun of East Mendon, N. Y., attend- ed lectures and was graduated from New York city medical college 1835.
Johnson Seymour, p o Avon, farmer, 35) acres, born on this faro: 1832; father Leicester Johnson, who came here with his father 1805; mother Julia A. Bicknell ; hroth- er E. Johnson, mayor of Buffalo ; wife Anna B. Wilson. Jenks Mary L., p o East Avon, farmer. 120 acres, born Ogden, Monroe county; parents Aaron and Lois Barber; chil- dlren two, William Aaron, Louisa M.
Knowles Calvin, p o Avoo, lawyer, bas been justice of the peace and town clerk.
Knowles Paul, settled 1808; wife Betsey Knowles, settled 1806, married 1811, settled on present bomestead 1×15.
Kellogg Francis, p o South Avon. farmer, 183 acres, born Cale- donin May 14, 1824, is justice of the peace, has held office 12 years; wife Heleo M. Hogmire, married 1853; children five: father John Kellogg. Was born at Col- chester, Conn., 1792, settled 1811, came on foot and drove an ox team.
Kennard W. W., po Avon, printer, born Canada December 2, 1856, settled 1828: wife Ida E. Brundage, born New York. married July 8, 1829; parent . Richard and Joe Kennard, born England, and are residents of Wayne county.
Knowles Miss A E., p o Avon, farmer.
Light E., p o Avon, proprietor of Glen Avoo mills, born Lower Canada 1817, settled 1875, father Charles Light, cus- tom and merchant miller, dealer in flour, feed aud grain; wife Adaline Unswell, born Rochester.
Landon Cortez, p o East Avon, farmer, 130 acres, born on this farm Noverober 6, 1839, is present assessor; parents Egbert and Marilla Dorman Landon: wife Sarah Warner, born Lima; children four, Louise, Mabel, Walter and an infant.
Landon Egbert, po East Avon, retired farmer, 80 acres, born Stockhridge. Mass., 1810, settled 1812; parents Luther and Rachel Landon: Ist wife Marilla Doriuao, 2d. Harriet Davidson; children four, llelen, Cortez, Giles, Electa.
Low William P., p o South Avon, farmer 126 acres, born Ovid, Seveca county, October 15, 1823, settled 183?, has been excise commissioner, census enumerator 1875 and is present assessor; father Garret Low, born New Jer- sey ; wife Prudence A. Fuller, married 1815.
Lacy Ephraim, p o Scottsville, farmer, 300 acres, born Orange county March 17, 1788, sett'ed 1816, died February 23, 1866, has been highwny commissioner sod assessor; wife Mary Dickinson, born Vermont, married 1819; children tour, Volney, Mary Ann, Daniel, Charlotte, who died 1811.
Lacy 1 .. A., p o Avon, grain, hop and stock farmer, 38 acres, boro Perry, Wyoming county, January 12, 1844, settled IST1; parents David and Lucy Lacy who settled 1821; wife lmuogene Eggleston, married October 27, 1869; children three, Charles E , Willie E., George E.
Lyth Christopher, p o Avon, brick and tile manufacturer, boru England, settled 1864; parents Francis and Ann Lyth. Milliman J. N., po East Avon, blacksmith, 41 acres, born Ohio 1825, settled 1833: father Hiram Milliman an early set- tler; first wife Adaline Case; children three; second wife Margaret Barlow; children one.
McPherson Daniel, po Avon, retired farmer, 190 acres, born Delhi, Delaware county August 17, 1803, settled 1815, has been captain of militia, supervisor, highway com- missioner and assessor ; wife Jane Calder. born Con- necticut, settled 1810, omarried 1828; children four, James A., John R., Daniel, Jane E., who died October 3, 1877.
McPherson Joseph H., born York 1840, was sergeant and 2d Lieutenant Sth New York Cavalry, was wounded at Stevensburgh, Va., October 1863 and died in Washing- ton a few days afterwards, was in sixteen battles with 8th N. Y. Cavalry, is buried in the cemetery at Avon. McPherson J. R., po and residence Washington, D. C., born York, has been state seontor of New Jersey, and is now U. S. senator of New Jersey and chairman naval senato committee; wife Miss Gregory, born Buffalo; children two.
McPherson J. A., p o Avon. superintendent national stock yards nt depot New York city, was in 26th New York Inde- pendent Battery, and quartermaster at New Orleans, captain New York Cavalry, was commissioned colonel, was assistant provost marshal of general defenses south of the Potomac, and was wounded in battle of Carter's farm, Va.
Newman I. R., p o East Avon, proprietor East Avon Hotel, born Lima June 21, 1516; parents Joel and Jerusha New. man who settled 1800; wife Catharine Covert, horn Dear Hud on. died August 3, 183; children three, Smith It., W. S., Isadore L.
Newman W. S., p o Avon, attorney and counsellor at law. born Lima. was chairman of board of supervisors, read Inw with H. J. Wood. commenced practice 1873.
Nowlen G. H., po Avon, farmer, 30 acres, born Avon 1825, has been assessor and village trustee; father Asa Nowich who settled 1812; wife Heleu Fowler, born Steuben county, married December 26, 1851; children two, HI. L., George F.
Nott Henry A . p o East Avon. retired, born England 18lti, set- tled 1840, has been justice of sessioos and justice of the peace sixteen years; wife Mary Ashley, born Gen- esee county; children one, IF W. A.
Nash Edwin A , po Avon, lawyer, boro Lower Canada, settled 1×12, was district attorney of Livingston couuty 1:70- 76, and was elected county judge 1878. wife Frances A. Morgan, born Lima, married 1863; children one.
Pierson F. B., p o East Avon. farmer and stock raiser, 250 acres horn Avon Noverober 22, 1806; father Joseph Pierson, born Connecticut, settled 1297 00 lot 68 died Decem- ber 10, 1813; mother Sarab Pierson, died September 17, 1810 ; wife Frances Janette Gibson, born Cobles- kill, N. Y .; children two, sarah A., Frances Janette; parents Kasson and Sabrina Gibson, who died, the former August 6, 1850, and the latter August 24, 1861.
Pearson Hiram, po Avon, farmer, 100 acres. born Avon Septem- ber 21, 1805; parents Jesse and Lydia Pearson, boru Vermont, settled on lot 68 and died, the former Janu- ary 10, 1837, and the latter January 12, 1:19, iu her eighty-eighth year: wife Lovisa Hendee, horn Sud- bury, Vt., married October 3, 1827; children two, An- nette, Amaryllis; parents Ephriam and Lovisa Hendee who settled 1810.
Pearson S. B., po East Avon, farmer, 70 acres, horn Avon Octo- ber 22, 1815, has been assessor seven years and high- way commissioner two years; rather Ira Pearson was born 1793, settled on lot 113, 1795, dird February 13, 1850; wife Emily Chapel, born Aven 18 5, married 1843; children four; father John Chapel.
Potter Ira B., po Avon, engineer, born Avon 1839, father G. D. Potter; wife M. Clendegiog. married 1857; children Emma L.
Pattee Williams E., p o Avon, proprietor Pattee House, born New Hampshire 1812, settled May I, 1810. has been superintendent of schools and justice of the peace; (ather Savony Pattee: wife Irena L. Brown, born Lima; children two, Lydia Alice, Albertina Louisa.
Palmer G. T., p o East Avon, farmer, merchant, postmaster and dealer in stock, 100 acres, born Connecticut, settled 1828; father David II. Palmer; grandfather David Palmer who was killed at Fort Griswold, Conu., 1782.
Primer D. W. C., po Avou.
Rogers George B., p o Avon, farmer, 78 acres, born Avon 1840. father John Rogers, born Colchester, ConD .. settled 1828; wife Ellen E. Mckenzie, born Caledonia; chil- dren four, Willie L., George B., Ella E., Charles W.
Rose H. M., p o Fowlerville, farmer born Geneseo, 1835; parents Conklin and Eliza Rose, settled 1830; wife Clarissa A. Griswold, horu Conesus, married 1859; children one, Frederick H.
Ryan Michael, p o East Avoo, farmer 6% acres, born November 11, 1807, settled 1851; parents Michael and Catharine Ryan; wife llannah Clancey ; children five, Catharine, Mary, Michael, Jr., Bridget, Ellen,
Stevens Edwin I., p o Avon Springs, farmer, 225 acres, born Or- leans county March 5, 1834, settled 1863, is present as- sessor; father David Stevens, born Vermont 1793, died November 2, 1865; mother Maria P. Stevens, born 18U!, (lied November 13, 1829; wife Julia B. Deming, married 1863, died June 22, 1875; children two, Andrue D., John D.
Smedley Dr. L. G., p o Avon Springs, magnetic physician, 23 acres, born West Bloomfield, settled 186 !; wife Emily I. Culver, married October 25, 1855; children five.
Smith Thomas, p o South Avon, farmer, 128 acres, born England April 6, 1806, settled 1850; parents Edward and Betsey Smith; wife Lucy Fridd, boro England; children tive, Anna, Betsey, Mary, John, George.
Sherman Hiram S., p o Enst Avon, farmer, 196 acres, born Duchess county 1836, settled Jannary 6, 1880, has been assessor and collector io Duchess conoty; father lliram Sherman who died 1875; great grandfather built the quaker meeting house on Quaker Hill 120 years ago; wife Martha E. Denton, born Duchess county, married 185ti; children 6.
Sherman Howland, po East Avea, farmer, 165 acres, born Paw- ling, Duchess county. April 17, 1822, settled 1852; fa- ther Henry Sherman; grandfather Abial Shermso; great grandfather Benj. Sherman who settled 1764 and had three sons in the Revolutionary war; wite Mary Price, born Monroe county, 1821, married 1847; chil- dren three.
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Stapley Seaman, po Avon, farmer. 100 acres, born county of Kent, England, 1820, settled 1849; parents Charles and Jane Stapley; wife Catharine Durey: children three. Torrance M. D., p o East Avon, farmer, 130 acres, boro Yates county 1817, settled 1837; parents Richard and Eliza- beth Torrance; wife Eliza J. Bryan, born Avon; chil- dren three, Floyd R., Belle A., Edith D.
Thompson L. W., p o East. Avon, farmer, 20 nores, born Cherry Valley 1832, settle] 1858; parents Philo and Rachel Thompson, has been assistant revenue assessor two years, notary public two terms and justice of the peace eight years; wife Sarah E. Chappell, married 1860; children three.
Vaness Moses A., p o Avon, retired. 4 acre, born Canada East March 2. 1811, was in the Florida war, company 1), 4th regiment of Infantry ; wife Sarah Jane Darrow; chil- dren four. Moses A., Mary, Frederick, William.
Webb James C., p c Avon, farmer, born Rochester September 3. 1826, settled April, 1872; parents Charles and Mahala Webb: wife Elizabeth Mann; children one, Maud.
Wiard Henry, p o East Avon, farmer, 9ff acres, born Avon 1815, bas been commissioner of highways fifteen years; parents Thomas and Susan Wiard who settled 1807; first wife Caroline Palmer: second wife Amanda Lan- don; children two, Julia, Frederick.
Wiard llon. Mathew, p o East Avon, farmer, 65 acres, has been commissioner of highways, justice of the peace, men- ber of Legislature two terms, 1861-62, and supervisor; parents Thomas and Susan Wiard who settled 1801.
Whaley D. B., p o East Avon, farmer, ti8 acres, born Avon on lot 111, 1840; father Daniel B. Whaley; wife Louisa M. Calvert, married 1862; children two, Catharine L., Joho B.
Wright Norman, p o Avon, farmer 64 acres, born on this farm 1831; father Jasper Wright, settled 1827; wife Harriet Covert, born Lima 1836; children three.
Wright llerman, p o East Avoo. farmer, 143 aeres, born on lot 89, 1844; parents Jasper and Clarissa Wright who set- tled on lot 102; wife Ida M. Cook; children two, Carl C., and Jasper H.
Wright Elwyn R., p o Avon, undertaker, boro Webster, Monroe county, settled February 1880; father Charles S. Wright; wife Alice Willard, boru Webster, Monroe county ; children one, Charlie.
Whiting E. J., p o Avon, boot and sbo9 dealer, is President of the village, born Guilford. Chenango county, Septen- ber 18, 1828; parents John and Roxanna Whiting; wife Eliza E. Mahar; children one, Charles F.
Wadsworth Asabel W., p o Avon, farmer, 36 acres, boru Avon 1815, has been highway commissioner and overseer of the poor; father Ezekiel Wadsworth; grandfather Gnd Wadsworth who took up 500 acres of land on which the springs are located; wife Mary Ann Chase, born Avon; children fonr.
Waldo Reuben G., p o Avon, manufacturer of all kinds of car- riages, lumber wagons, democrat wagons, etc .; father Reuben Waldo who settled 1815; wife Mary E. Avery, born Avon, married 1864; children four, Frank, Minuie, Mabel, Charles.
CONESUS,
Armstrong Francis, po Scottsburgh, farmer, 200 acres, born New London county, Conn., August 20, 1793. settled February 17, 1817, has been commissioner of highways, is the ouly surviving member of a family of fifteen children; wife Susan Rudd, born Ireland 1817, settled 1831, married April 5. 1849.
Allen Gilbert. p o Webster's crossing, farmer, grain and stuck dealer, 225 acres, horn Washington county January ". 1815, settled 1818; Ist wife Angeline Allen, died 1852; children Eleeta Ann, born October 18, 1847, Mary J., born February 15, 1844, Sanford B., born July 30, 1849, Jaunette, born March 23, 1854; 2d wife Laura W. Tall- man, born Cayuga county. married April 4, 1854; chil- dren one. Winter G., born November 9, 1861.
Clark Jotham, p o Conesus. farmer, 150 acres, born Milton, Sara- toga county, March 8th, 1794, settled April 13, 1817, bas been supervisor four terms, highway commissiouer and puor master thirteen years; wife Mary Ann Ad- ams, horn Vermont August 22, 1794, married April 6, 1817; children nine, Harriet, boro January 3, 1818, died December 4, 1844. Ozra, boru March 33, 1822, Wealthy, born February 18, 1820, died April 30, 1816, Ezra W., born February 20, 1824, John Adams, born July 11. 1826, died July 28, 1858, Mary Ann, born October 5, 1828, De Witt Clinton, born May 20, 1831, Jotham, Jr .. born September 15, 1833. Mntilda W., born May 10, 1811. Clark Jotham, Jr., p o Conesus, farmer. 180 acres, born Conesus September 15, 1833, has been assessor three terius and supervisor two terms; 1st, wife Celin A. Ilart, married November 12, 1862, died September 7, 1465; children one, Alice L. born September ##, 1863; 2d wife Eliza- beth J. Hart, horn Coresus, married June 20. 1877
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