History of Livingston County, New York, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 107

Author: Smith, James Hadden. [from old catalog]; Cale, Hume H., [from old catalog] joint author; Mason, D., and company, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., D. Mason & co.
Number of Pages: 744


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Wheelock M. S., p o Cuylerville, merchant. Welcb Richard, p o Cuylerville. farmer.


Warner D. L., p o Moscow, cooper, 30 acres, born Ashfield, Mass., March 10, 1801, settled 1832, wife Betsey Wilder. boro Buckland, Mass., March 9, 1804, married Febru- ary 26, 1826. died April 22, 1879; children three, Eliza- beth, born March 5, 182%, Thomas, born January 18, 1831. Henry, born May 23, 1836.


Wheelock, 1. T .. p o Moscow, farmer and gardener, 120 acres, born Leicester September 29, 1832. has been assessor one term and U. S. guager; wife Marcia Crosby, born Leicester November 29. 1839, married August 22, 1856; two children, Arthur, born April 8, 1866, Gertrude, born January 1. 1869. Father, Harry Wheelock. born in Massachusetts, came from West Broomfield to Leicester in 1822, served in war of 1812 as private.


White, Eli, p o Mt. Morris, farmer and hop grower, 448 acres. born Nelson, Madison county, October 27, 1842, settled in county January 15, 1867; wife Ennice E. Madison, barn Nelson January 26, 1835, married December S, 1863; eight children, Laura E , born January 23, 1865; Cornelius B., born July 23, 1866, Carrie L., born Merch 20, 1868, I. Newton, born February 7, 1870. Willie, born October 13, 1871, Francis, born July 17, 1874, Mason F . horn February 27, 1876, and Milton E., born October 9, 1878.


Welton Amos, po Mt. Morris.


White Mrs. Jennette C., p o Moscow.


West George W., p o Gibsonville, paper manufacturer, born Rickmondsworth, Eng., Sept. 19, 1822, settled iu county November, 1871, 80 acres and mill property, has been justice of the peace two years and postmaster: first wife Laura Smith, born Middle Hladdam, Conn., mar- ried in 1846, died io 1817; second wife Pauline C. Baker, born Chesterfield, Mass., June 12, 1822, married No- vember, 1849, died July 3, 1876; children. Charles S., George E. (deceased), Hettie Paulina. Fanny Belle (deceased ), Victoria Eliza, Jennie B., George Thonias. Whitorore Emily, p o Moscow.


Yale T. H., p o Perry, Wyoming county. farmer, 111 acres, bora Norwich. Conn., July 30, 1521, settled in county ju 1823; wife Helen C. Bolton, boro Leicester September 1, 1830, married December 21, 1850; one child, Eliza- beth. who was married to Samuel R. Sharpsteen Outu- ber 23, 1872: three children, Earle J., born November 3, 1873, died March 26. 1874. John M. and Karl Y.


LIVONIA.


Alvord L. M., p o Livonia Station, publisher. Adams Oscar, p o Livonia, farmer.


Armstrong Thomas, p o Lakeville, farmer, 180 acres, born Livo- nia January 20, 1820; wife Eliza J. Northrop, born Li- vonia September 17, 1829, died September 11, 1553, mar- ried May 10, 1560, three children living, Mary, born May 7, 1863. Charles, born September 18, 1866, Ida, born April 10, 1569.


Annis Edgar S., po Livonia Station, farmer and stock grower, STacres, horn Hooenye Falls, Monroe county, settled in April, 18til; wife Harriet E. Hand, born Groveland. married March 22, 1826; four children, Mabel, born February 5, 1877, Maud, born September 1, ISTs, Lulu, born Jannary 25, 1850 ; Irving, born April S, 1568-by first wife.


Aunis Augustus, p o Livonia Station, farmer, 84 acres, born Li vonia June 5, 1824, died May 31, 1573; wife Mary E. Pease, born Livonia Jude 6. 1835, married May 13, 1957; one child, Myron HI. P. Annis, born November 25, 1561.


Armstong Jobn. po Livonia Station, farmer 50 acres, horn Penn sylvania April 15, 1801, settled 1805: wife Marany Ald- rich, born Livonia, is dead, married February 22. 1831; three children, Roxaona, born February 27, 1-36, John, boru July 21, 1542, Charles, bora November 13, 1551; father, Matthew, born Bucks county, Prun., came to this county in 1505, took up the farm John now owns, and lived till his death in this year.


Barton H. A., po Livonia Station, druggist.


Blako B. J., p o Livonia Station, farmer, A uvres, born Livoum October 1. 1922, supervisor six terms, was also asses- sor; wife Elizabeth Smith, born Oneida county March 3. 1821, married February 26, 1817: one ebild. desse, born December 23. 1MAS: father Jesse, born Connecticut August 31, 1273. came to this county in 1793, moved family here in IS00.


Bronsoo Chauncey, po Sonth Lima, farmer, 100 acres, born Lima February 2, IN2; wife Parmelia Sheldon, born Vermont January 5. 1-05, died December 17, 1826, mar- ried October 12, 1829; six children, Bradley M . born September 16, 1530. Harriet C., September 22. 1839. John H , October 27, 1841, Emma F., October 21. 1844, lived on same farm seventy-six years; father Elnath- an B., came from Connecticut to Lima 1800, in 1862 came to Chauncey's farm and resided there till his death in 1828, born 1767.


Barber Rev. Win. A., p o Livonia Station, farmer and supernum crary M. E. minister, born Kingston, Canada, October 8. 1821. settled in county 1851, 171 acres; wife Sarah A. Welton. born Livonia July 12, 1823, died Novem- ber 24, 1878, married August 10, 1818; one child, Mary B .. boro July 8, 1819.


Backus Andrew J., p o South Livonia, farmer, 190 acres, born Fort Ann, Washington county, February 6, 1815, set- tled April, 1830; wife Ann Patterson, born Conexus April 10, 1816, married May 25, 1837; two children liv- ing. Alexander, born September 8, 1510, George, born July ti, 1818


Baker S .. po Sonth Livonia, merchant, born Livonia November 21. 1826, was in 136th New York State Volunteers. en- listed in company C as private August 1802, promoted to fonrth sergeant September 25, 1862, to sergeant Au- gust 15, 1863, promoted to first lieutenant company F April 22, 1865: wife M. S. Sharp, born Livonia, married Jannary 14, 1XST, he was deputy pos' master,


Beman Edward, p o Lima, farmer 150 acres, born Berkshire county, Massachusetts, June 1, 1506, settled 1810, cap- tain ot militia; wife Abigail Phillips, born Lima ISO8. married January 10. 1537, died June 14, 1865; Alve chil- dren, four living. Mariette, horn Dec. 19, 1838, Ann D .. January 25, 1840, died, March 11, 1820, Ellen II .. June 17, 1812. Jennie A., March 9. 1841. Jobn E., August 17, 1817; Trial, father of E., came in 1-10, took up land but died in 1811 from Inte of mad dog.


Bears A. D .. po Hemlock Lake, farmer and hop grower, born Livonia April 25. 1831. 70 acres, wife Sarati A. Jerome, born Geneseo, married December 31, 1852, died 1828; two children, Annie L., born January 22. 1859, MI Nel. lie, July 18, 1863, John Bears born in Cayuga county 1805, came here 1815, died 1872.


Bissell Charles A., farmer. 102 acres, horu Bristol, Ontario county, August 12, 1817. died May ?, 1827, settled ISK1; wife Jane Salsich, born Livonia August 20, 1-31. mar- ried May 23. 1869; two children, Ernest ('. born Feb- ruary 9, 1872. Laura G., October 12. 1575, died Septem- ber 3. 1877: Joseph, father of Jane Salsich. came from Cumberland county, Pa . June 1826, settled ut Livonia Centre. died September !. 1876.


Beman Isaac N., po Lima, 140 acres, born Berkshire county, Mass . December 27. 1757, died January 9. 1572, settled 1797; first wife Eunice Bennett, bort Bennington. Vt., March 13, 1500, died 1836, married January 2, 1-22; one child. Andrew J., boro February 13. 1833; second wife Malinda Shuart, born Mendon, Monroe county. July 26, 1807, died July 7, 1879; one child, Angie E., born October 22. 1841.


Chapin W. S., po Livonia Station, owns house and lot, born Venice, Cayuga county. December 3i. 1-26, settled 1861, enlisted in 136th regimeut. promoted at different times to captaincy, town clerk six years, present post- master: wife Catharine E. Ilart. born Groton. Tomp- kins county. February 13, married December 23. 15. : three children. Fred E. born December 2. INGO. Wil- lard H., September 1, 1862. Grace E., September 20. 1568.


Chapin C. C., p o Livonia Station, farmer, 100 acres, born Scipio, Cayuga county, June 5. 1-17. settled 1521: wife Rhoda A. Lewis, born Livonia. April 1. 1822. married Febru- ary 11. 1811: two children. Floyd A., born February ?. 1850. Lewis E .. March 3. 1:56.


Clark L. & Sons. p o Lakeville, grist, lime and plaster mills, 213 ovres. L. Clark born Geneseo June 11. 1-23: wife Mar- garet Stewart. born Scotland Ortober 5, 121. married May 22. 1515: three children. living. Hiram L. born October 23, 1549. Alexander S .. February 17. 151. Frank H .. April 23. 1561.


Chamberlin S. N .. po Livonia Station, farmer, HO acres, justice of the penco twenty years, justice of sessions our term: wife Catharine look, born Livonia September 22. 1-27. married April S. 1552; three children. James N. born April 13. 1-51. Marquis D., May 16, P56, Cora L .. October 4. 155%.


Coe Ilorace R . p o South Livonia, farmer. Is neres: father Lewis Coe, came from Paris, Oneida county, in 123. took up 110 avres where the L'oes now live, died there October 23. 1:69: Mrs Coe's maiden name was Rhoda Facon. born in Connecticut, died September . 1453: aged sixty six.


Davis George L., p o Livonia Station, furniture dealer and uu- dertaker.


Davis J. W .. po Livonia Station, farmer.


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HISTORY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY.


Densmore Capt. D, p o Livenia, farmer, 102 acres, born New Baltimore August 23. 1816, settled 1837. captain of old militia of this town; wife Eleanor Price, boru Livonis January 4, 1816, married Match 2. 1837: father David, born in Connecticut March 28, 1767. came to this coun- ty in 1837, died here Angust 18, 1861.


Davis N. J., p o Livonia Station, farmer and milk dealer, 64 acres, born Tiega county, Pa. Julv 4, 1834, settled 1835; wife Cordelia Powell. børn Livonia April 21, 1829, married February 21. 1852; four children, Estella Z., boru January 18, 1858, Luther M., June 15, 1859, El- vin N., June 4, 1864, Grant S .. December 14, 1868.


Dibbell ('harles. p o Livonia, farmer, 158 acres, born Vermont April 12, 1810, settled 1830; flrat wife Rebecca E. Young, born Livonia September 7, 1815, married 1810: two cbil- dreu living, Elizabeth A. Weleh and Louisa J .; second marriage November 28, 1853, Charles E .. born February 10, 1855: Daniel Young came from New Jersey about 1805. died February 15, 1863.


Dibbell Danforth C .. po Livonia. 10 acres, born Randolph, Vt., May 31, 1807, died May 27, 1865. settled 1827. was in the shoe business: wife Maria Foot, born Washington county May 13, 1815, married September 25, 1838; three children. Frank M., born December 14, 1839, Unicy M .. June 16, 1843. died April 21, INGS, Charlotte E., born March 24, 1850.


Fowler N. 1I , p o Livonia, farmer Gillett M. M., p o Livonia Station, farmer. flove N., p> o Livonia Station, farmer.


(ray David, farmer, 150 aeres, boro Livonia July 22, 1812, died July 27, 1874, justice of the peace for twenty years; wife Chloe A. Williams, born June 19, 1820, died ia Gen- eseo 1860, married 1840; three children, Emma C., born April 6, 1812, Lizzie L. born August Ini, 1845, James D., born September 15, 1848.


Gibbs Augustus, p o Livonia, 60 acres, born Litchfield, Conn., December 10, 1794, died January 24, 1874, settled in 1800, small sheriff of county, member of Assembly in 1841; wife Caroline Finley, born Geneseo August 10, 1813. married February 13, 1851; one child, Carrie F., born June 24, 1856.


Gray William, p o Lakeville, farmer, 11 acres. born Livonia 1818, is dead; wife Mary llilltuso, born Lakevilla 1821, mar- ried 1847; two children, Addie M., born September 11, 1849, Emiaa R., born November 1, 1851.


Gibha Adney S., po Livonia, farmer, born Livonia May 30, 1811, been ( xcisa commissioner and poormaster; first wife Margaret Read, born Ontario county, died June 6, 1851; second wife Agnes Griswold, born Geneseo April 6, 1818, married February 12, 1852; Ilve children, Laura Ann, born January 8, 1846, Ella Margaret, born May 29, 1854, Mary Francis, born February 26, 1856, Agnes, born June 12, 1857, Lemian, born June 28. 1859; Lemau Gibbs born in Litebffeld, Conn., 1788, came to Livonia iu 1803. was elected constable, and in the Legislature, supervisor four years, also appointed justice of ses- sions of Livingston county, died 1858.


Hamilton Augustus, po Livonia Station, farmer. 657 acres. horn Marion county, O., March 20, 18229; wife Caroline Van- Nuys, born West Sparta June 4, 1834, married Septem- ber 1, 1863: three children, Hugh F., born April 30. 1867, llattie A . born October 21, 1869, Emma M., born Oeto- ber 18. 1812.


llillman Geo .. p o Sonth Lima, farmer, "0 acres, born Lowville, Lewis county, December 31, 1825, settled October 1839, town assessor; wife Anna M. Squires, born Ledyard, Cayuga couaty, January 10, 1835, married December 1, 1859: William, father of George, born Martha's Vine- yard July 14, 1777, came here October 1839, died Sep- temiber 2, 1865.


llitcheock (barles M., p o South Livonia, farmer 180 acres. born Conesus March 17, 1833, assessor; second wife Leonora Stedman, born Livonia, married March 24, 1874; by first wife Belle B, born May 1, 1860.


Harder George W., po llemlock Lake, farmer. 110 acres, boru Livonia May 25. 1818, collector of school money; wife Mary Adeline Turner, born Livonia August 25, 1850, married October 25, 1871: children, Flora, Mabel, bora Jaanary 5, 1872, Hattie Lois, hora March 10, 1875, Lulu Annie, born April 15, 1827: father William came from Saratoga county about 1830, died March 7, 1877.


Jerome W. S., p o Livonia, farmer, 100 acres, born Ontario connty December 10, 1823, settled 1836: wife Alta S. Patterson, born Conesus October 1, 1833, married March 8, 1849; children, Mary J., born March 27, 1853, Clara A., born September 9, 1860, Julia, born April 9, 1866, W. S. Jr., bora March 21, 1868.


Jackman Geo. W., p o Livonia Station, farmer, 156 aeres, born Mendon, Monroe county, February 19, 1826, settled 1824, school trustee; wife Jano E. Cowles, bora Brigh- ton, Monroe eonnty, July 10. 1831, married November 25, 1858; children, George Washington, Jr., born Sep- tember 21, 1863, Lizzie M., born June 26, 1866, Rillie E., born July 9, 1870, L. Ward B., born September 7, 1824. Jerome Myron D., po llemlock Lake, farmer, 98 acres, bora Richmond, Odiario county, February 10, 1812, settled 1836: wife Sarah Davis, bora Covington, Wyoming county, married June 8, 1842; childrea, Myron Davis, born April 10, 1818, John Wiber, born October 22, 1849, llenry Hobert, born April 6, 1852, Susie Louise, bora November 10, 1854, Sarah Jane, bora October 9, 1856, Edward. boru December o, 1859, died December 22, 1862.


Jerome Henry N., po Ilemlock Lake, farmer, 100 acres, born Ontario county November 2, 1830, settled 1836, wite Auna C. llarder, born Livonia February 7, 1810. mar- ried March 9, 1864: children, John F . (by first wife.) born February 18, 1857. Willie G., born December 4, 1867.


Jacquea R. R., p'o Hemlock Lake, farmer, £60 acres, born Ver- mont February 11, 1807, settled 1814, has been justice of the peace, division judge advocate (rank aa Colonel) received commission Governor Marcy; wife Harriet Francis, bora Connecticut August 10, 1810, married September 11,, 1834.


Long Christopher, p o South Livonia. farmer, 95 acres. born Geneseo June 6. 1811, bas been minister of the Mennon- ite society; wife Catharine Bean, born Harrisburgh. Pa., 1407, married May 7, 1845; died November 28, 1871, three children living, Ann M., Ellen M., Eimer k., born August 1818: his father, Christian Long, came from Centre county, Pa., 1811.


Lindaley Freeman. po South Livonia, farmer, 75 acres, born Livonia March 12, 1825: wife Sarah Besrss, born C'one- sus January 10. 1825: four children, Marvin W., born June 27, 1844, Sarah Jane. born February 27. 1SIG. Ida May, born December 25, 1856. Ella D., born February >, 1860.


Lewis J. M., p o Livonia Station, liverymen.


Long Jacob, p o Livonia Station, farmer, 45 acres, born Gene- seo September 16. 1813; wife Nancy S. Snyder, born Clinton county, Pa., June 14, 181%, married February 4, 1841.


Lewis Rockwell J., p o Livonie, farmer, 124 aeres, born Livonia February 21. 1820 : wife Emily P. Clark, born Livonia. died September 2, 1868, married 1848: Erastus Lewis fatber of R. J , came from Conn.


McClintock Abraham, po Livonia Station, farmer, 128 aeres. born Livonia March 3. 1825; wife Mary A. Williams, born Livonia December 20, 1831, married January 20. 1852, one child, Herbert A., born November 11. 1854: W'm. Mcclintock; father of Abrabam, bora Reading. Pa., February 20, 1783, eama here 1812, was iu war of that year, died Jaanary 25, 1853.


Millham T. W., p o Livonis, geveral merchent, born ('harlton, Saratoga county, December 11, 1842, settled April 1872, has been postmaster since 1874; wite Anna E. Bernard, bora Saratoga county, married June 18, 1867, BAven childrea.


Nettleton K. D., p o Livonia Station, clergyman.


Owen D. D , po South Lima, farmer, 67 acres, born Richmond. Ontario county. November 19. 1830, settled 1:32: wife Luey Clark, born Geneseo October 13, 1837, married February 11, 1861, D. D., was in the late rebellion three years and four months, enlisted in Ohio 7th as private. was promoted to first lientenant and acted as com- missary till his discharge.


Patterson, J. B., po Livonia station, merchant, born Cayuga enunty April 4, 1828, settled 1834, has been town clerk. supervisor tour terms, and was elected to bia presant office of couaty elerk in 1877; wife Orselia M. Lewis, born Orleans county November 20. 1834. married Sep- tember 28, 1853; children. L. J., born September 15. 1855, W. G .. bora October 4. 1857. Carrie L . born March 8, 1860. Emma, bora April 5, 1862. J. B. Jr .. born May 1, 1864. Mary O., born Mey 18, 1866, Ina B., born July 23, 1876.


Perry E. H .. 1 0 Livonia Station, runs a grist mill, born Otsego county May 22, 1848, came from Ontario county Sep- tember 8. 1879: wite Lydia J. Trembley, born Ontario connty February 14. 1848, married September 30. 1868; threa children, Nellie J , born October 20. 1869, Emma J., born October 22, 1875, Ralph Ii., born June 30, 1879. Price A. L., p o Livonis Station, farmer, 160 acres, born Livonia January 21, 1850; father Garrett S., born Northumber- Jand county. Pa., October 15, 1805, come to this coun- ty with his father, Noab, in 1807.


Pease Henry C., po Livonia Station, born Livonia August 28. 1828, died October 19, 1874, owned 110 acres; wile Han- nah P. Hoag, born Greene county May 25. 1835, mar- ried October 14, 1860; one child, Harry Pease. born November 13, 1831.


Patterson Theodore, p o Livonia, farmer.


Purdy Ebenezer. po South Livonia, farmer, 100 aeres, born North Salem, Westchester county. August 3, 1833. set- tled 1835, has been highway commissioner: wife Fran- ces E. Harrison, bora Groveland April 7, 1844, married December 4, 1660; one child, Win. Harrison, born February 15, 1864.


Purdy Cole, po South Livonis, farmer. 100 acres, born North Salemi, Weschester conaty, November 2, 1832. settled 18335.


Rider S. W., p o Livonia Station, farmer. 10 acres, born Ohio August 11, 1838, settled 1838; wife Achsa A. Amsden, born Livonia July 28, 1832, married February 15, 1879; one child, Lee F. Richardson, (by first husband.) born July 7, 1821.


Remington Mary A., p o Lakeville, farmer. Hessequie Jerome, p o Livonia Station, farmer.


Swan Albert, p o Livonia Station, dealer in produce and coal. born Canadiee, Ontario county, July 2, 1847, settled April 1. 1869, has been foremaa of Livonia hoek and ladder company, town clerk and treasurer of agrienl- tural society; wite L. Adell Hart, born Conesus July 18. 1817. married September 6, 1871.


Swan George W .. p o Livonia Statien, hotel proprietor.


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PERSONAL STATISTICS.


Short Josiab C., po Hemlock Lake, farmer and merino sheep breeder, 250 acres; wife Esther E. Weller, born Livo- nia May 12. 1825, married March 11, 1853: three children, Amelia A , born May 4, 1553, Weller J., boru August 2;, 1854. Mary A., born April 28, 1857: Henry Weller, father of Mrs. S., born in Pittsfield, Mass, 172. came here Isu9. died September 24. 1848, his wife born Westfield, Mass . July 31. 1782, died January 11. 1856.


Smith Lewis E . p o Oakland street, Rochester. Stuur Joel, p o Livonia, farmer.


Swan E. Darwin, born Milton, Saratoga county, March 10. 1813 died July 10, 1878, settled in county 1846; wite Ampan- da MI. Hillman. born Lowville, Lewis county, August 21, 1832, married March 30, 1870; one child, Nellie, born May 21, 1873.


Thurston J. B., p o Livonia, cashier banking bonse of S. T. Woodruff, born Livonia September 26, 1835, owns 16 acres, has been supervisor two terms; wife Martha MePherson born York, married September 20, 1858; one child, Wm. B., born March 20. 1820.


Tefft Frank E .. po Hemlock Lake, does boating on Hemlock lake.


Thurston George A., p o Hemlock Lake, farmer, 97 acres, born Livonia September 4. 1838; wife Ella A. Austin, born Perry, Wyoming county, married May 3. 1871: four children, Thomas G., boro June 17, 1873, Kittie S , born November 7, 1874. Frank A., born June 15, 187G, Bessie. born February 5. 1879; father Silas R. born Otsego county. came here 1837. died 1822.


Turner Sidney P., was a farmer, born Cayuga county, 1822. set- tled 1876, died October 6, 1879; wife Amanda Weller, born Livonia June 23, 1820. married February 27, 1:55. VanZandt I. M., p o Livonia Station, farmer, 90 acres, born Potter, Yates county, February 7. 1818, settled April 6, 1870; wife Estella A Wheeler, born Quiney, Branch county, Mich .. August 8, 1852, married Febru- ary 18, 1875; one child, Ida May, born September 24, 1878.


VanZandt Samuel, p o Livonia Station, farmer. for acres, boro Potter, Yates county. November 1. 1819, settled 1870; wife Charity Simmons, born Benton October 11, 1823, married November 8, 1840 ooe child 1. MI. boro Feb- ruary 7, 1848.


Woodruff S. G., p o Livonia, farmor and banker, 660 acres, born Livooia March 8 1827, has been supervisor two terms. son of Jeremiah, and grandson of Solomon Woodruff who came to this town 1790, formerly from Connecti- cut and first settler in towu.


West Lovette P .. p o Lakeville, merchant and farmer, 102 aeres, born Livonia December 24, 1841, has been justice oť the peace for three years, postmaster for the last teo years; wife Hattie M. Dimmick, boru Union Dale, P'a .. June 22, 1842. married September 30. 1869: four chil- dren. Harry F., born December 21, 1822, Erastus L .. born September 19, 1875. Charles S., born February 3, 1878, Florence L , born August 30, IST !.


Wilkin David, p o Livonia Station, farmer, 56 acres, born Livo- nia September 23. 1825; wife Marilla O. Norton, born Livonia November 12. 1830. married October 17, 1830; one child; Charles L , born April 11, 155; Lemuel Nor- top. father of Mrs. W., born in Saratoga county 1782, came to this town in 1$13, died in 1816.


MT. MORRIS,


Ament Edward L, horn Schenectady December 12, 1795. settled in 1811. 135 acres of land: wife Mary Barnhart, born Dansville, married January 16. 1s21; six children. E. L. Ament died November 1, 157.


Bills N. D., p o Mt. Morris, farmer. 198 acres, bern Groton, Tompkins couoty. September 2 !. 1>11, settled in 1835; wife Nancy MI Begole, born March 3, 1818 married May 3, 1840; five ebil iren, Charles A , born September 11, 1842, died May 18, 1873, Benjamin B., born Septem- ber 10th, 1844. died October 25th, 1846. Lillie, born July 8, 1854, died July 13tb. 1876, Margaret E., born June 25, 1858, Mary A , boro May 12, 1851,


Brown H. E., p o Mt. Morris, cashier Genesee River Bank. Biugbam Bros., p o Mt. Morris, bankers.


Benerline Barney, p o Mt. Morris, dealer in gents' furnishing goods.


Barron M. M., p o Tuscarora, farmer, 300 acres, born Mt. Morris November 1st. 1852, has been justice of the peace, elected ISS 1; wife Alida A. Hall, born Mt. Morris.


Benway Isaac, p o Brooks Grove, farmer, 93', acres, born Rens- selaer county February 4. 1517, settled 1838; wife Mary Bowen, boro Scipio, Cayuga county, married Septem- ber 26, 1842: five children. Aune A., Janette, Henry A. (dead ), Llew .Ilya, Sales B.


Brooks Micah W., p o Brooks Grove, farmer. 250 aeres, born East Bloomfield, Ontario county, March 20, 1533, set tled in 1532; wife Phoebe E. Van Dusen horn Mt. Mor- ris, married February 8. 1566: two children, Roscoe W., horn in March, 1564, Mary L., born in September. 1870.


Barney G. W , po Mt. Morris, local preacher. Barney George W. Jr .. po Mt. Morris.


Chamberlio H. G., p o Mt. Morris, farmer. Clark Ozro, p o Mt. Morris, farmer.


Creveling Samuel, po Tuscarora, farmer 20 acres, born Mans- field. Warren county, N. J., August 21. 1815. settled in 1-33; wife Catharine Miller, born Mansfield. N. J., married January. 1813, four children. George W., Wm. 31 . Francis W .. Floyd J. Francis W died April tith, 1879. aged 33 years.


Crevling Edward R., p o Tuscarora, dealer in dry goods and groceries, owns house and lot, born Mt. Morris Sep- tember !. 1852; wife Cora E Bergan, boru Mt Mor: is, married February 25, 1821; three children, Howard B , born April 1, 1825, Julia A., born January 5, 1877, Ed- ward W , born December 25. 1>75


Coffiu B. S., p o Nunda, farmer and manufacturer, 200 acres. born Mt Morris September 3, 19, has been justice of the peace for eleven years, school trustee: wife Kate Smith, boro Canandaigua N. Y . married December 20. 1863; two children, Susie Bell, born April 33, 1520, George B , born October 15, 1871. Peleg Coffin, father of B., came from Saratoga, boro 1900, moved to Mit. Morris in 1821, died in 1871.




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