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Clark Ezra W., p o Conesus Centre, farmer, 100 acres, boro Con- esus February 20. 1824, has been assessor three terms and supervisor five terms; wife Amerien J. Allen, born July 1, 1847, married January 4. 1866; children three, John Adams, born January 27, 1867, Grace Mary A., born May 24, 1872, America M., boru July 17, 1878.
Chapiu Orville M., p o Conesus Centre, farmer, N2 acres, boru Conesus June 1, 1533, was in 130ith regiment three years; wife Lucia M Woodruff. bora Livonia July 26, 1833, married September :. 1839; children two, Velmn, horn 1960, Verna, born 1870.
Coleman David, p o Conesus Centre, farmer. 58 acres, born New Jersey December 15, 1812, settled 1824, has been high- wny commissioner and poormaster over thirty years; wife Elsie Gray, born New Jersey April 22, 1816, minr- ried January 1. 1833; children twelve. Mury June, died 1834. Elizabeth J., bora January 28, 1836, Murildn, born April 18. 1838. Ezra II., born Mny 30, 1810. Mary J., born July 2, 1812. Wealthy A .. born September 15. 1541, Jesse J., born February 8, 1847, Delight A .. born Jnnunry 17. 1850, died June 19. 1851. Adel, born March 2, 1832, died 1858, David M , born March 27. 1854. Elsie L., born Au- gust 15. 1856, Lewis P .. born January 25, 1859.
Clark Daniel, p o Copesus Centre, farmer, 105 acres, born Ver- mont May 2, 1810, settled 1832: Ist wife Lovinn 31. Ly- man, horn Madison county July 13, 1811, married January 19, 1834. died November 22, 1876; children five, Charles F., born February 12. 1835. died April 16, 1450. George H, born January 33. 1:37, James F., horn January 12, 1839. Mary E., born March 8, 1912, died November 11. 1Nt6, Edwin A , born June 2, 1833, died October 14, 1857: 2d wife Alvirn E. Gordon, born Wny- land, Steuben county, December 13, 185%, married August 1, 1879.
Coe George F . p o Canesus Centre, farmer and supervisor. Cole B. F., p o Scottsburgb. farmer,
Durkee G. W., p o Conesus Centre, farmer, îl acres, born Cone- sus September 6, 1×35, bas bern assessor several terms; wife Harriet E. Payue, born Conesus Muy 12, 181 ?. married Deceniber 25, 1861; children ten, Alice E., born February :7, 1864. Seward B .. born April 19, 1865. John E., born January 19, 1867. Lena L .. boro October 1, 1568. Hattie E., born November 12, 170. Arlington, born February 50, 1874, Charles W., born February 25, 1874, Daisy L. born October 15, 1875, Frank L., born February 25, 18:7, Willard P., burn September 25, 1425. Degraw T .. p o Conesus Centre, farmer. 130 arres born Conesns November 15, 1833; wile Sarah N. Mouroe, born Pen- field, Monroe county, March 11. 18|0, married Septem- ber 15, 1866; children two. Minnie F., Verna E.
French Sireno, p o South Livonia, retired insurance ngent and farmer, 92 acres, born Ouondaga county August 12. 1810, settled 1857; wile Jnne Elizabeth Whitney, born Richmond. Ontario county, January 3, 181ti, married May 14, 1835; children three, Julia Amelia, born April 12. 1836, Byron N., born October 17, 1837, Minerva E., boro June 2, 1842.
Gray William T., po Conesus Centre, In:mer, 280 neres, born New Jersey January 21, 1828, settled 1835; 1st wife Sn- lome Luce. born June 5, 1832, married December 4, 1×51, died May 15, 1860; children four, Helen born March 5, 1853, died August 18, 1875. Charles C., born April 14, 1555. Eminn P., boru May 31, 1:57, Mary S., born November 18. 1859: 2d wife Mary A, Clark, born October 5, 1528, married November 23, 1871.
Gould W. T .. p o Conesus Centre, farmer 45 acres, born Murray, Orleans county, August 20. 1823, settled April, K&H; wife Susan Neff, born Livonin March, 27, 1829, married October 13, 1×69.
Gilbert William H .. po Conesus Centre, farmer. 105 acres, born Richmond, Ontario county, October . 18, Settled 1834, wife: Julia A, Carnes, born Scottsburgh, Oc- tober 3. 1538, married August 10. 135; children five. Estella M., born July 9, 1856, Nettie E , born January 23, 1561. William Sherman, born August 2, 1565, Henry Nelsou, born January 16, 1871, Luelfu E., born Janunry 27. 1579.
Gray Rancehaun, p o Conesus Centre, fnrmer 132 acres, born Couesus May 5, 1831; wife Snrah M. Havens, born Conesus August 10. 1533, married July 7, 183; children eleven, Idn V .. born October 11. 1851, James 11., born April 28. 1856, Nellie M , born May 21. 1:58, Frank E .. born July 18. 1560. Mary L., born September 9, 1964, Susie E, boro December 9, 1501. Nettie A . born De- cember 27. 1866, Della A .. born January 27. INH. Kittie G., born February 15. ISTI, Jesse R., boru February 21, 1873, Joseph J., born May 11, 1575.
Gilbert Nelson. p o Scottsburgb, former 200 neres, born C'onesus October 21, 1822, has been assessor: wife Alta Coller, born Sparta April 25, 1526, married March 11, 151.
Hitcheock Solomon. p o Conesus Centre, farmer, Iacres, born Ameuia, Duchess county, November 9. 1-09. settled October, 1531, has been assessor. justice and super- visor: wife Laura MI. Cox, born Paris, Oncida county, April 10, 1814, married November 30, 1511: children one. S. Edward, born December 2. 1-3%.
Joues William, po Conesus Centre, farmer, 115 acres, born Au- burn. N. Y . April 18. 1515. settled 1517, has been cou stable, town collector and highway commissioner, wile Betsey D Webster, boru Washington county. N. Y., October 3. 1520. married April 15. 1511; children four. Nutalia M .. born April 1 1, 1&#, Winfield S., born Novem- ber 20, 1846, Lun J . born March 1. INS, Annie, born Detober 3, 1859.
Kuder Andrew. p o South Livonia. farmer, 136 acres, born Groveland November 11, 15's; wife Mary 1 .. Hitchcock, born Conesus, married November 15. 1563; children three, Halcyone A., born December 17, Istf, Dwight 11., born November 17, 1811, Katie A., born May 34, 1-29.
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HISTORY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY.
McMillan David, farmer and physician, 525 acres, bern Albany county February 20, 1794, died August 20, 1837, settled 1818: wife Alta Henderson, born Ontario county mar- ried 1823; children seven, Charles, John H., B. F., R. F., James, now in the regular army, Charlotte, Luna A.
McMillan B. F. & R. F., p e Conesus l'entre, farmers, Gj0 acres, boru Cancsus October 8, 1829; R. F. has been supervis- or two terms.
Morris William C., p e Scottsburgh, farmer, 155 acres, born ('enesus August 23, 1823, has been assessor three years : wife Sarah Washburn, born Naples, Ontario county, August 26, 1828, married April 2. 1853; children six. Heman W., born March 3, 1-51, Addie, born March 12, 1858, Jessie F., born June 25, 1861, Lillian G., born September 9, 1866, Mabel, boin May 15, 1869, Vivian, bern December 18. 1821.
MeNinch J. C., p e Scottsburgh, farmer. 130 acres, born Cone- sus November 30, ISI9, has been assessor Dine years; wife Elizabeth A. Gray, born New Jersey June 25, 1825, married June 7, 1519; children one, Floyd L., bern April 17, 1850, Clark M. Gray was adopted in the family 1861.
MeNinch Mathew, born Northumberland county, Pa., 1781, set- tled 1803, was one of the earliest settlers, died 1865, was justice of the peace.
Magee John, p o Conesus Centre, merchant, boro Ireland Ne- vember I, J821, settled 1843.
Perrin Mrs. R. M., p o Cenesus C'entre, farmer.
Powell Tyler G., p e Hemlock Lake, farmer, 200 acres, born Li- vonia October 13, 1815; 1st wife Maria Lowden, bern Seneca county, died 1858; children three, Franklin T., George T., Elizabeth; 2d wife Mary C. Wallace, horn Livingston county.
Sliker Alfred, p e Conesns Centre. farmer 81% acres, born Co- Desus June 1, 1537, is one of the present assessors; wife Frances Marion Nash, born Livonia May 25, 1818, married May 1, 1870; children seven, Gabriella May, Lawrence Gifford, Burt Edgar, Shelby Baker, Cora Victoria, Alfred Marion, John Samuel.
Thomas I H., p o Scottsburgh, farmer, 120 acres, bern Sparta October 2, 1522; wife Salinda G. Guldner, born Livonia October 17, 1834, married February 17, 1857; children three, Will, born June 14, 1858, Frank, born July 9, 1859, S. Belle. bern December 18, 1871.
Whiteman W. P., p o Conesus Centre, farmer, 70 acres, bern Leicester, Livingston county, January 13, 18 8, has been highway commissioner; wife Nancy Mills, born January 29, 1836, married March 5, 1857; adopted son Henry M., born August 17, 1862.
Wilhelm John, pe Webster's Crossing, farmer, 390 acres, born Milo, Yates county, September 14, 1818, settled 1829. has been assessor and highwny commissioner, and present excise commissioner: wife Lora Humphrey, born Chenango county June 2, 1815. married April 23, 1843; children six. Emily, Sidney, Elsie. Solon H., Eu- gene B .. Martha V.
Wilhelm William B., p e Conesus Centre, farmer, 63 acres, bern Milo, Yates county. October 15, 1825, settled 1829; 1st wife Pharazina Allen, born Conesus January 13, 1831. married 1549, died February 13, 1820; children Rhoda A., bern January 5. 1:50, Sarah U .. born August 31, 1×51, died June 22. 1856, Ella C., born October 25, 1553. Mary A., born February 17, 1856, died April 17, 1857, George W., born January 30, 1458, died April 8, 1865; 2d wife Mary N Thompson. born Groveland August 17, 1831. married April 6. 1875.
Webster L. J., p o Conesns Centre,
CALEDONIA.
Ayres Mrs. Cornelia, p e Caledonia.
Blackman C. W., p o Caledonia, manufacturer of grain cradles. Borden G. T., p o Caledonia, physician and surgeon.
Brownell F. P., p o Caledonia, farmer.
Byan W. J., p o Caledonia, attorney and counselor. Cameron D. E., p e Caledonia, hardware dealer.
Cameron Margaret. po C'aledonia. Cameron Margaret J .. p o Caledonia.
Campbell M. M., p e Calodenia, farmer.
Campbell Peter P., p o Caledonia, farmer.
Clunas John, p e Fowlerville, farmer.
Collins A. H., p o Caledonia, publisher. Cox Darius, pe Caledonia, farmer. Espie J. R., p o Caledonia, farmer. Espie Robert B., p e Caledonia, farmer.
Fellows John. p o Canawangus, farmer and justice of peace. Foote P. P., p o Caledonia, prop .. Caledonia House.
Fraser James, p o Caledonia, justice of peace and farmer. Gordon A. T., p e Caledonia, farmer.
Hamilton William, p e Caledonia, farmer, prodnce dealer and supervisor.
Hollenbeck A .. pe Avon, farmer. Hosmer John E., p o Caledonia, farmer.
McLean A. H .. p o Caledonia, grain and real estate dealer.
MeCell D. D., p o Caledonia, produce dealer.
Mckay George, p o Caledonia, miller.
McKensle Miss Elizabeth, p n Caledonia.
McNaughton John, p o Caledonia, retired.
McNaughtun Peter W., p o Caledonia, builder and assessor.
McRae Duncan, p e Caledonia, farmer and butcher.
Malloch James C., p o Caledonia, farmer.
Maxwell J. A .. p o Scottsville, farmer.
Maxwell William, p o Canawangus, farmer.
Menzie R. J., p o Caledonia, physician and surgeon. McNab John, p o Caledonia. farmer. Menzie David, p o Caledonia, auctioneer.
McVean W. J., p o Caledonia, farmer.
Miller Alex. & Son, p o Caledonia, agricultural works.
Masterton William E .. po Caledonia, retired.
MeLachlen D., p o Caledonia, farmer. Orr Collin, p o Caledonia, retired. Place R. M., p o Caledonla, druggist.
Redfield N. C . p e Caledonia. manufacturer of rakes.
Renwick A., p u Caledonia, farmer.
Rutherford Walter, p e Scottsville, farmer.
Shaw Peter, p o Caledonia, farmer, justice of the peace and assessor.
Sinclair Peter J., p e Caledonia, farmer and assessor.
Swan C. I., p o Caledonia, maltster.
Thompson I)., p o Caledonia. farmer.
Walker W. H., p o Caledonia, dealer in general merchandise.
Walker J. W .. po Caledonia, retired and ex-judge.
Walker David, p o Caledonia, farmer.
Walker Foster W., p o Caledonia, school commissioner.
Weeks Isaac, p e Caledonia, farmer.
Weeks James A., p o Caledonia, larmer.
Wells Mrs. Frances C., p o Caledonia.
DANSVILLE.
Andrews B. P., p e Dansville, physician and surgeon, born Che- mango county 185G, settled 187%, is a member of conoty medical society.
Allen S. C., p e Dansville, one of proprietors of Allen House. Brown Merrit It .. merchant and paper manufacturer, bern Ver- ment 180i, settled 1815, has been postmaster, died 1864; wife Arvilla Danforth, born Saratoga, married 1829; children six.
Burkhart A. Percival, p o Dansville, dentist, bera Cleveland. O., May 17, 1852, settled 1873; wife Kate S. Quigley, børn Rushford, N. Y., married October 1, 1874; chil- dren one
Burns Brothers, D. W., M. J., and J. E., p o Dansville, carriage making and trimming, all born New York, business established two years age corner of Main and Frank- lin streets.
Brown Charles W., p o Dansville, physician and surgeon, bern Steuben county September 5. 1848, settled 1877, was graduated from Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, 111., 1873. is member of Livingston county home medi- cal society; wife Sara S. Butler, born Tioga county, Pa., married December 31, 1873.
Bradley I. W., p e Dansville, carriage manufactory. born Skan- cateles. N. Y., 1528, settled 186; wife Frances Wool- ever, daughter of William Woolever, bern Dansville, married 1872; children three.
Bunnell A. O., p o Dansville, editor of the "Dansville Express." Betts E. J., p e Dansville, photographer. Bailey, J. J., p o Dansville, hardware dealer,
Cogswell William, p e Dansville, lumber merchant, bern Dans- ville 1850; father David Cogswell; wife Mehitable Owen, bern Schuyler county.
Crisfield J. E .. p e Dansville, physician and surgeon. Clark David W., p o Ossian, grocer.
Derr Robert G., p e Dansville, attorney and counselor, bern 1856: father Robert Dorr.
Dyer Daniel E., p o Dansville, retired, bern Vermont 1917, set- tled 1834; wife Cordelia H. Day, bora Sullivan county. Davis M. L., p o Dansville, real estate dealer.
Endress Christian, clergyman, bern Philadelphia 1275, settled 1814, died 1827.
Edwards Alex , pe Dansville, farmer, bern Bath October 13, 182], settled September 1, 1847; wife Elizabeth Mc- Curdy, born Dansville.
Earls Themas, pe Dansville, grocer. Endress Sarab A., p o Dansville.
Foley Dennis, pe Dansville, grocery 179 Main street, bern Rech- ester 1838, settled 1810, has been village trustee, is a member of Catholic church; wife Celia Farney, bern Livingston county, married 1862.
Faulkner Dr. James. p e Dansville, physician and surgeon, bora Washington county 1790, settled 1797, studied in Bath And was graduated from College of Physicians and Surgeons 1810, is President of First National Bank of Dansville No. 75, organized 1863.
Fielder Alfred W., po Dansville, carriage manufacturer, bora Brighton, England, 1837, emigrated 1817, settled 1868; wife Mary II. West, born New York.
Faulkner R. S., p o Dansville, produce dealer, barn Bath, Steu- ben county 1809, settled 1842; father is First Judge of Steuben county; wife E. S. Todd, bern Schoharle county, married 1832.
Fitzsimons S., p e Dansville. clergyman.
Gallagher Thomas E., p o Dansville. groceries and crockery, barn Dansville July 31, 1818, bas been town clerk and village trustee; wife Sarah A. M .Curdy, born April 2 1871; children two.
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PERSONAI. STATISTICS.
Gilman E. B . p o Dansville, foundry and machine shop. hora Oneida county 1427, settled 1830. Gilman A. J., p o Dansville, n.achine shop and foundry, boro 1850; wife Aun Purdy, born Steuben county,
llartman Henry, po Dansville, farmer, 160 acres born Dans- ville 1817, has been justice of the peace and town superintendent; father John Hartman; wife Eliza Honse of Otsego county, N. Y., married 1841; children three.
Hartman Wm., p o Daosville, farmer. 330 acres, born Dansville 1920; father John Hartman; wife Catharine Driesbach; children three.
llanne Daniel, p o Dansville, retired farmer. 60 acres. born Pennsylvania 1820, settled 1-63: father Christian Hanne; wife Margaret Smith, born New Jersey.
Hollingsworth Henry, po Dansville, California paper mills, horn Englund 1828, settled 1877. mannfactures Nos 1 and 2 manilla paper, first settled in Patterson 1852, was formerly in Livingston mills for some time; wife Eliza- beth Best, born Connecticut, married 18b2: children five.
Hyland John, p o Dansville, postmaster.
Hedges Seth N., p o Daosville, attorney and counselor at law. Hubbell & Goodyear, p o Dansville, Dansville Seminary.
Hodgmire James L., p o Dansville, druggist and telegraph oper- ator.
Hartman John, p o Groveland. farmer.
Johnson Samuel, B., p o Dansville, retail and jobbing trade, 281 acres. settled 18ffi, is agent for National steamship line company. is a member of Presbyterian church; wife Elizabeth A. Dake, born Allegacy county, mar- ried February 14. 1859; children five.
Johnson Oliver B., p o Dansville, woolen mills, established thir- ty years, born Richmond. Ontario coonty, N. Y., 1512, settled 1836, has been coostable, collector and asses- sor; wife Lodema Jennings, daughter of Joseph Jen- nings, married O. toher 18. 1838.
Jackson James H , p o Daosville. proprietor of water cure. Kern Charles R., po Dansville, justice of the peace, has been postmaster in Pennsylvania, horn Pennsylvania 1805, settled 1839: first wife horn Pennsylvania; second wife Maria McCartney, born Dansville.
Knappenberger J., p o Dansville, retired.
Kennedy John J., p o Dansville.
Lockling Louis N., po Dansville, agricultural works and foundry. La Boyteanx A. L., p o Dansville, dentist.
MeCurdy C. B., p o Dansville, grain dealer, born Dansville May 4, 1852: father James M. McCurdy; wife Maria L. Bent- ley : children two.
Morey Hon. Jonathan B., p o Dansville, farmer and nursery- man, 335 acres, born Dansville 1836, has been member of assembly four terms and president and trustee of village; wife Laura J. Smelt, born Battle Creek, Mich,, married 1861; children four.
McCnrdy Hugh F., p o Dansville, farmer. 500 aeres, born 1822. has been assessor three terms; wife Elizabeth A. Fen- stermacher. born Dansville, married 1854; children three.
McNair David D., p o Dansville, paper manufacturer, born Sparta 1814. has been supervisor and town clerk.
McNair John M., p o Dansville, attorney and counselor at law. McCartney Hugh. p o Dansville, sheriff of county,
McCartney H. S., p o Dansville, grain dealer.
Newman S. H., p o Dansville.
Pratt Edward H., po Dansville. nurseryman, 200 acres, born Auburn, Mass., 1437, settled 1859, was captain 136th New York Volunteers; wife Sarah L. VanDerlip, mar- ried 1×78
Procter L. B. po Dagsville, attorney and author. Perrine, F. M., p o Dansville, physician and surgeon.
Readshaw B. F., p o Dansville, proprietor of Forest mills, mer- chant miller, born Dansville 1846.
Rauch N. & Sons, p o Dansville. tanners and dealers in leather. Stout M. T., p o Dansville, carriage trimming, ete , born Ovid, Seneca county, N Y, 1915. settled 1836; wife Clara C. Conkling, born New York, married 1839; children four, one soo killed in 136th regiment.
Sturgeon Samnel, p o Dansville, farmer, born Livingston conn- ty 1809, has been assessor; wife Mary Ann MeCurdy, born Dansville. married 1836; children five.
Sweet George A .. p o Daosville, nurseryman, born Dan-ville 1844, has been supervisor: wife Cara Maxwell Sweet, born Dansville, married 1867; children two.
Stone B. S., p o Dansville, wagon manufacturer, 80 acres. com- menced business 1844, born Dansville 1825; wife Nancy Driesbach, daughter of Michael Driesbach, married 171; children four.
Stevens Archelans, publisher of Cobb's spelling book, born En. field, N. H., 1790, settled 1836, died INA7; wife Salty Gage, born Enfield. N. H., died INi2: children three. Stevens Anna M . po Dansville.
Smith Mary R., p o Dansville. Steinhardt H .. po Dansville.
Tompkinson Capt. S. D., p o Dansville, proprietor Grove mills. 12 acres, born Liverpool, England, February 11, 119, settled January 15, 1860; wife Sarah M. Aldridge, born Wayne county, married 1825. Mr T., was on the sea forty years and thirty five years a commander, was twenty-five years on the lakes,
Thomas M. H . p o Dansville, livery and sale stables.
VanNuys Peter, farmer, born New Jersey 1508, settled 1828, has been magistrate, supervisor, etc. ; wife Harriet Kern, born New York City 1809, married 1830; children five.
VanDerlip M. H., p o Dansville. attorney.
Voorhees D. B., p o Dansville, proprietor Allen House. Ward George K., p o Dansville, pastor Presbyterian church. Welch C. F., p o Dansville, Station Agent in Erie railroad depot. Welch J. J .. po Dansville. assessor.
Whiteman Franklin M., farmer, born Dansville 1-10, has been supervisor, superintendent poor and assessor, was in Assembly 1854; wife Mary Stewart, married 1830; chil dren two.
Whiteman Reuben p o Dansville, lumber dealer, born Pennsyl- vania 1817, aettled 1823.
Woodruff B. W. po Dansville, retired printer, born Livonia May 26, 1806; wite Sally A. Rose, married JJuly 9. 1531; children nine.
Williams S. P., p o Dansville, nurseryman, born Auburn, N. Y. 1818, settled 18H; wife Sophia J Smith, born Dans- ville, married September 28, 1818; children two. Williams J C. & Son, po Dansville, milling.
Whitehead Joseph (., p o Dansville, boots, shoes, furnishings, leather, etc .. boro New Jersey 1417, settled 1913, has been postmaster and excise commissioner: first wife Elizabeth Putnam, born Barrington, N Y .: second wite Harriette Cutting; two sons, one in National hank Dansville, and one special agent U. S. treasury. Wood Anthony T., p o Dansville, coal dealer, born Geneva, N. Y., 1820, settled 1827. bas been supervisor and miem- her of Assembly, was clerk of Court of Appeals from 1851 to 1800, has been in mercantile trade, was admit- ted to the bar in 1-56.
Zerfass George, p o Dansville, farmer, 195 acres, born Pennsyl- vaoin July 25, 1805, settled INX, has been assessor and highway commissioner: father Abraham Zerfass; wife Polly Kananse, born New York, married 138, died 1972.
GENESEO.
Allen Samuel P., p o Geneseo, editor and publisher, born Smyr- na, Chenango county, settled 1830. was county clerk from 1811 to 1843, clerk of senate 1856 to 1860, collector of internal revenue 28th district 1863 to 1569, assistant clerk of the assembly 1872 to 1875 and 1876 to 1579.
Ayrault Allen, po Geneseo, banker and merchant, bern Mas- sachusetts 1693, settled 1814. died 1861, was president of Livingston county bank from 1830 to 1835; wife Be- thiah Lymao. born East Haddam, Conn., 1791, married 1992.
Austin Charles R., p o Geneseo, farmer, 184 acres, born Liv- ingstoo county 1841; wife Frances M. Vicar. horn Wis- consin 1847, married 1867. children one, J. R. Ir , born 1878. Father J. R Anstin, settled 18 5, died 1880, wife Agnes Elizabeth Wilbaskey, born Russia, married 1839
Abbott A. J., p o Geneseo, attorney and counsellor. born Mos- cow. Livingston county October 28, 1819; wite Mary Jane Beach, born Pompey Hill, married September N), 1848: children one.
Ayres A. H., p o Geneseo.
Blaisdell & Jones, po Geneseo, marble and granite works.
Beach Charles O., p o Geneseo, general merchandise, born Sonth Dansville 1%23. settled and commenced business 1×50, wife Cornelia E. Beach, born Livingston county ISI, married 1453: children three, Mary Ella. Nealle and Lulu.
Bigelow Daniel. po Lakevilla, farmer, merchant and teacher, 122 acres, born Livingston county, Ist, has been town commissioner, superintendent, supervisor and assess- of. wife Helen A Whitney, born Livingston county 1828, married 1856; children two, Hattie A and Edward E. Father Epaphroditus Bigelow, born Hartford, Conn., 1786, settled 1818, died 1874, wife Sarah Phelps, born Connecticut 1795, married 1816, died 1808: chil- dren nine.
Bosley B R , po Lakeville, farmer, 160 acres, born Livingston county 1834; wife Jennie Douglas, born Livingston county 1811, married IN%; children three, Edward R., Louis D., Kittie M.
Bosley Daniel, po Lakeville, general merchant, born Livingston county 1805; wife Lucia R. Richmond, born 151. mar ried 1434: children six, Daniel B., William E., Lucia M., May, Ella, George H.
Bosley John, born Maryland, settled 1:19. died 179, was farmer and miller, built first grist mill in town.
Bosley Edmund. born Maryland, settled 17 !!!
Bixby Emery P , p o Geneseo, farmer, carpenter and joiner. At. acres, born on homestead in Livingston county IN2. Bixby Ezra, hora Pennsy vania 143, farmer, died 18 ;.
Butterway A. W., p o Geneseo, general furniture dealer and up. holsterer, born Pennsylvania 1-25, settled Is1; wife May E. Johnson, born 122, married 1-50; children three. Edward L., C'era E .. Hattie M
Bishop J F . po Geneseo.
Crossett John. pro Geneseo, farmer, din acres, bern Livingston
ried 139. died 155: children one. Lova W . horn IST. Father William Crossett, bern Ireland 1-3, was con- eral farmer and merchant, trading largely with the Indians, died 1929.
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HISTORY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY.
Cox A. A., (Ayrault & Cox.) p o Geneseo, general produce dealer, 10% aeres, born England 1827. settled 1-20: wife Esther Shaw, horn Perry, Wyoming county 1836, married 1551. children one, Stella. Mr. Cox commenced his present business in 1s20, bas u building in course of erection 0 feet high and Dix50 feet. wings 20x36 feet, also an- other building 16x40 feet. two stories high, with office and storage room, one hundred to one bnodred aud fifty thousand bushels of grain are handled yearly. beside plaster, grass and clover serd.
Dieffenbacher John, po Lakeville, farmer, 25 acres, born Liv- iugstou county Is[2; was town commissioner ; wife Martha C. Kuight. born Livingston county 1821, mar- ried 1845 ; children five, May E . Martha C., J. Frank, Olie A., Edward L Father, Abraham Dieffenbacher, born Peuusylvania 12:0, was a mill wright, died 1810. Dieffeobacher Leonard, p o Geneseo, farmer, 15 acres, born Liv. ingston county 1816 ; wife Maria Darling, boin Living- ston conoty 1816, married 1811 ; children four, Florus F., F'loretta F., (twins) born January 15, 1-12. Amos D., horn 1811, Alfred D., born 1849.
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