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WEST SPARTA.
Berger Samuel, po Tuscarora, farmer 160 arres, born Mt, Mor- ris May 10, 1830; first wife Harriet J. Robinson, born West Sparta October 24. 1828, married December 31. 1851, died June 5. 1861; children three, Cora E., born November 9, 1852. Julia D., boro April 20, 1854, died March 31, 1874, John R., born August G, 1858; second wife Marietta Bosley, born Genesee county August 2's, 1838, married February 20, 1862; children two. Lucia II., born Deeemher 15, 1866, Minnie M., born May 25, 1×69
Chasey John S., p o Byersville, farmer, 300 acres. boro in Mon- mouth county, N. J., September 15, 1823, settled 1842; wife Eliza A. Bush, bern Tompkins county December 24, 1838, married March 28, 1849; children eight, Chas. W., born March 2, 1850, La Martine W .. horn December 8. 1851. Andrew R . born October 5, 1853, lda M .. born July 25, 1857, George A., born July 5, 1859, Willie A., horn September 21, 1862, Mary F., born June 26, 1864. Floyd, born July 12, 1876.
Creveling John, po Tuscarora, farmer, 263 acres, born Warren county, N. J .. September 13, 1825, settled 1834. bas been justice of peace two terms: wife Elizabeth Rit- tenbonse, hora Cayuga county April 3, 1827. married November 17, 1850; children four. Edward R., born September 9, 1851, Wilson M., born December 19, 1833, Jobo E., born June 25, 1862. Mary A., born May 9, 1864. Denison Robert, p o Byersville, farmer, 130 aeres, born North- ampton, N. Y., January 1, 1798, settled 1818; wife Mar- garel Crafford, born West. Sparta May 10. 1805, married February 16, 1826; children nine, Sophia A., born Oc- tober 22, 1826, Minerva C .. born December 26, 1828. died October 16, 1874, Eliza M , born July 2, 1531, Louise ('., horn October 16, 1833. Joanna, born October 22 1836. died December 20, 1836, Andis M., boru September 3, 1839, John M., boro December 9. 1843, died November 2, 1864, Nicholas K., born September 7, 1816, M. Emma, born August 20. 1849.
Fenstermacher John, p o Dansville, farmer, 163 acres, bern in Dansrille August 8, 3813, died July 19, 1868, has been constable; wife Beersheba Dart, born Genesee county May 8, 1823, married July 19, 1813; children 1, John II., born February 19, 1845, died September 20, 1550, Clar- ence W., bern May 20, 1847, Mary E., born December 10, 1449, died February 28, 1851, George Franklin. born November 30, 1552,
Field L. B., p e Dansville, farmer.
Frazer Jamies B . p o Dansville, farmer, 150 acres, born Spring- water February 26, 1819, has been supervisor and col- lector; wife Surah M. Van Middlesworth, born West Sparta Aogust 17. 1818, married August 20. 171; chil- dren three, Nellie, born November 25, 1×45, Mary E., born December 15, 1826, Julia, boin January 1º, 15;9. Green Ahrum S .. po Byersvillo, farmer, 153 acres, born Albany county November 8, 1811. settled 1s68; wife Mary P. Smith, born Greene county March 30, 1812, married October 19, 1831; children six, Ambruge P., horn No- vember 16, 1835, dird June 11. 1861, Catharine E., born May 26, 1838, died May 31, 1811, Emily L., born Jannary 27, 1846, Theo. S., born August 5, 18IS, Alexander C., born September 25, 1852. Egbert R., born September 21. 1855.
Green William A., po Byersville, farmer, 100 acres born West Sparta October #6, 1837; wife Mary J. Vandoren, born Nunda July 29, INI2, married October 26, 18h : children three, William B., born Angust 2, 1863, Cora May, bern May 23, 1865, Don V., born November 13, 186 !! ,
Green Philetus W., p o Byersville, farmer and thrasher. 60 acres, born West Sparta January 31, 1822; wife Kitty Rose. born Penfield, N. Y., May 1, 1846, married November 21. 1866; children four. Mary A., born January 16, 1868. Kittie Rose, born July 15, 1870, Charles (., horn Sep- tember 26, 1879, Clifford J . born May 27, 1825.
Green Calvio, po Tuscarora. farmer, 246 acres, born Montgom- ery county March 1, 1812, settled 1:35, has been asses- sor one term; wife Lydia M. Roberts, born Sparta February 18, 1818; children six, Wilher W., born March 16, 1837. Phœbe Emaline, born December 3. 1-29. Phi- letus W., born January 31, 1812. Versilla MI , barn Sep- tember Q8, 1441, Lester B., boro April 22, 1848. Char- lotte Ella, born November 13, 1856,
Hungerford Charles A., p o Dan-ville. farmer, "0 acres, born West Sparta Sept. 15, 1833. has been assessor, wife Maggie Pot- ter, born Livingston Co. April 17, 1813; children eight, Edna A., born December 18, 1856, Charles E .. born Jan- uary 26. 1859, Lula, born April 1, 1866, Seba, born Jude 11. 1865, Percie, boro September 1, 1870, Hattie, born July 31, 1873, Allie, born April 1, 1876, lessie, born Oc- tober 2, 1879.
Hungerford Eleazer M., p o Byersville, farmer, 140 acres, horn West Sparta August 21, 1816, has been commissioner of highways and assessor; wife Cassandra Kemp, born West Sparta February 4. 1821, married Novem- ber 33, 1813: children three, Marshall, born October 3. 1844, died March 28, 1864, Victor R. born August 31, 1846, Edwin, born February 25, 181).
Hartman Hiram, p o Dansville. farmer, 140 acres, born West Sparta April 11. 1814: wife Lucinda Kendall, born in Nuoda July 25. 1825, married November 14 1544, chil- dren two. Abbey Jane, born October 10. 1445. Belvia Lueinda. boro July 21. 1852.
Johnson William S., p o Dansville, farmer, carpenter and joiner. 80 acres, born Tompkins county January 1. 1822, set- tled November 13. 1837, has been assessor one term; wife Maria Johnson, born Cayuga county June 28. 1821. married October 17. 1813: children seven, Lewis F .. born April 26, 1815, d'ed September 25. Isiti, Thomas born JJune 26, 1847, died September 13. 1:51, lohu 11 .. born December 29, 1849. died September 17, 131. Charles F., born June 25. 1:52, Edwin A .. born August 14, 1851, Leander L., born August 23. 1856. Nelly A .. born September 17, 1864.
Kenney Jeremiab. p o Byersville, farmer, born West Sparta April 18. 1543: wife Melissa Walker, born Nunda Octo- ber S, 1840, married April 26, 1868: children fonr. Nelly, born June 23. ING, Clarence, born November 3, 119, Clifton. born Nov. 3. 1822, Adda, born Aug 15. 1577.
Kemp Stephen A., p o Dansville, farmer, 150 acres, born West Sparta December 5, 1831. has been jostice of pence: wife Catherine L. Weston, married August 4, 186]; chil- dren Stephen A .. born March 22. 1865. Herbert W .. bern March 25, 1866, Clarence E .. born October 14, 1sis. Charles, born September 21, 1870. Victor, born Angust 19, 1st3, Henrietta, born August 20, 15, Baby, born November 28. 1879.
Kennedy Thomas, p o Byersville, farmer, 217 acres, horn West Sparta May 12, 18226; wife Minerva Frazer, horn Feb- ruary 15, 1×30, married October S. P56; children four. Gordon Delwio, born December :6, 1557, died March ". 1860, Grace A., born December 5, 1861, Charles S., born November 22. 1865, Wille L., born December 11, 15,0. Kysor Benj. F., p o Tuscarora. farmer, 230 acres, born West Sparta April 17, 1822, died August 5, 15;>; wife Julia .1. Chamberlin, born West Sparth December 5, 1×23, mar- ried October 28, 1816; children twelve, Harrison F .. born August 3, 1818, Osear (,, born October Fri, 151, Hattie A., born June 10, 1853, Helen C., born October 23. 1854, Horace G., born September 27, 1:56, Effa .A., born November 29. 1:34, Herbert S., born January 7, 1×6, Albert H., boro January 7, 1964. Oetavis, born June 21, 1563, Julia E., born October 20, 1567. Franklin A., horn October 30, 1867, Dayton A, hora April 20,
Kennedy Joseph S . p o Dansville, farmer. 10 neres, born JJack. son county, Mich., August Ini, 12 ), settled I-13; wife Mary E. Rowe, born Springwater Ortober 31. 1 5h, mar- ried April 13, 1465; children four, Nora Leona, horn November 21, 1sig. Myron J., horn February , 15. 1, Sarah L., born May 6, 1875, Josephine E., born Febru- ary 15, 1578.
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HISTORY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY.
Knappenberger Henry, po Tuscarora, farmer, 3691, aeres, born Lehigh county, Pa., March 19, 1803, settled 1810, bas been Srbool trustee; wife Elizabeth M. Slaigbt, born Groveland March 26, 1813, married June 11. 1:33, died August 3, 1878 ; children nine. Mary C., born March 31, 18336, died October 21, 1864, Elizabeth, born March 23, 1837, Sarah J., born September 19, 1838, William S., born October 10. 1840, aerved in late war, Jacob, born March 2i, 1843, Frances G., born June 1, 1845 died August 9, 1815. Jobn H . born August 22. 1817, Harriet boru Jannary 16, 1852, died November IS, 1962.
MeNair HIngb T .. po Dansville. farmer, 500 acres, born West Sparta November 4. 1822. bas been assessor several terms: wife P. J. Hatmaker, born Yates county Oc- tober 12, 1824, married November 19, 1845; children ten, living five.
Perrine James B. p o Tuscarora, farmer, 2 0 acres, born Ca- yuga county January 29. 18?G. has been town auditor; wife Elizabetb Chapman, born West Sparta November 25. 1826, married January 12. 1833; children seven. Cora E., born April 28, 1854, Charles H., born Septem- ber :0. 1855, Mary A., born August 5. 1852, Nettie L , born October 13. 1:59, Jessie F, born May 3, 1862, Min- nie Il., born September 20, 1865, Hattie S., born De- cember 15. 1869.
Perrino John. p o Tuscarora .farmer. 150 acres, born Cayuga county July 14, 1820, settled 1826, has been assessor, justice of pesee and poor-master; wife Harriet E. stone, born Allegany county June 27, 1819, married March 10. 1812; children four, Frances Augusta, born October :5, 1845, Elmer Stone, boin February 28. 1848, Mary Evelyn. born January 25, 1:53, Edson B., boru December 25. 1858.
Slaight William J .p o Tuscarora, dealer in stock, 500 aeres, born Grovelend May 5. 1822, settled 1853. hes baen super- visor, assessor, revenue collector, etc : father Jobn Slaight. a pioneer settler who had a brotber in the Mexican war; wife Mary Logan, born Sparta March >>, 1821, married May 3, 1853; children three, Albert J .. born January 13. 1851. John W., born March 25. 1852, Edward L., born October 28, 1858.
Tunisop Abram R .. po Byersville, farmer, 130 acres, born West Sparta May 9, 1832; wife Jane Green, born Nunda Feb- ruary 8, 1834; children seven, Leona S., born July 31, 1879, Robert E., born April 6, 1862, died June 10, 1877, Katie 1 , born August 11, 1861, Richard L., born August 19, 1866, Jennie E., born March S, ISTt. Elmer, born De- rember 25, 1875, Alice, born March 23, 1878.
VanMiddlesworth, p o Byersville, farmer, 210 acres, born Ca- yuga county November 9. 1811, settled 1823; wife Julia Anu Shaw, born West Sparta May 11, 1821. married Felnnary 5. 1846; children three, Andrew, born No- vember 9, 1847, died September 13, 1848, Sarah M , born August 17, 1848, Harrison C., born September 3, 1855. VanDoren, William, p o Byersville, farmer, 365 acres, born On- ondaga county May 1. 1817. Settled 1831, has been assessor six years; wife Jana E. Walker, born Mt. Mor- ris December 9. 1817, married February 11, 1841; chil- dren two. Mary J., born July 20, 1542, Jennie M., born January 22, 1850
VanNuys Peter, p o Byersville, farmer. 500 aeres, born Millstone, N. J., February 7, 1808, settled 1822, died January 2, 1875, has been supervisor and justice of peace; wife Harriet Kerr, born Cayuga county April 13, 1809, mar- ried November 19. 1829; children seven. Caroline M., born Jun8 4. 1833, Isaae N .. born November 20, 1836, A. Vinton, born June 8, 1810, Ella L., born November 22, 1812, died Inly 22, 1843. Harriet E., born January 9, 1811, died Angust 9. 1.51, Webster B , born February 8. 1817. Herbert K , born April 22, 1852.
Watkins A. V., p o Byersville, physician, 6%. acres, born Allegany county July 8, 1811, settled May 3, 1821; wife Fradouia Elenora Dake, born Allegany county April 7, 1847, mar- ried August 31, 1871.
Woodworth P. F., p o Dansville, farmer and lumberman, 92 aeres, boru Madison county February 13, 1519, settled 1821, has been poor master and coustable: wife Phila Hungerford, born West Sparta October 26, 1827, mar- ried September 6, 1815; children eight, Orintbia E., born May 10, 1847. Everett M., born June 11, ISIS. Frank, born February 4, 1850, died April 2. 1850, Agnes E , born March 12. 1851 Carrie A . born June 25, 1855, Grace A., born August 27, 1857, Burt F., born November 16, 1865, Walter W., born November 12, 1868.
SPRINGWATER,
Curtice Ezra N .. p o Springwater, school teacher and farmer, SO acres. born Webster, Monroe county April 2, 1833, set- tled 1836, is sebool commissioner from 1825 to 1881; father Jacob Curtice, born Berkshire, N. Il., October 11, 1801; wife Mary James, horn Potter, Yates county, married June 20th, 1855; children three, Mina G., Kit- tie F., Leonard E.
Capron Wesley 11 .. p o Springwater. farmer, 110 acres, born Springwater November 5, 1817: father Sylvester Cap- ron; wife Mary E. Lewis, born North Cohorton, Steuben county April 19, 1851, married July 2, 1869; childreu three, Willie L, born March 22, 1870. Rosa M., born February 7, 1873, Nellie D., born January 1, 1876.
Clapp Henry, po Wayland, farmer and atock grower. 200 aeres. boru Wetherstlald, Conn., November 1Stb. 1817, settled 1840; father Norman Clapp. served in war of 1812; grandfathers were Revolutionary soldiers; wifo Han- nah JJ Herrick, born Springwater August 11, 1824, mar- ried December 21 1573; children one, Edwin A .. step- son Scott A. Førley. Father David Herrick, settled 1814 with his father and thres brothers.
Carpenter William. p o Wayland. farmer, carpenter and joiner, 105 arres, born Bristol, Ontario county, April, 1821, settled 1412. wife Martha Jones, born Auburn, N. Y., October 12, 1817. married November 21, 1811; children six. Edward. boru August 28. 1812, died in infancy, Mary, born November 14, 1844, died November 26, 1844, Pbila A., born 1816. Robert. born 1850, died 1851, Wil- liam A., born 1-53, Phoebe, born 1858. Fatber Joshua Jones, with wife and mine children settled 1812.
Dietzel Charles, farmer, 109 acres, born Germany February 6, 1819, settled 1865, died November 8. 1824, bad been highway commissioner and school trustee. came to America 1846, settled first in Rochester, next South Wayland. next Wayland and last in Springwater; wife Caroline Miller, born Germany (821. married 1847; cbil- dren four, George, Jacob, Carrie, Willie.
Erwin William J., po Springwater, farmer and sheep grower, 130 acres, born Springwater 1845; wife Rebecca Wood, born Penfield, Monroe county, married February 222, 1866: children four. Eloise R., Willie G., Bruce Roe, Helen O. Father Jared Erwin, settled Mt. Morris 1837, is a clothier aod elotb dresser. removed to Spring- water 1842. Mother Laura Arnold, born Connectiont. Engel Peter, p o Wayland, farmer and stock grower. 115 aeres. born Sandwendel, Germany January 7. 1×19. settled April 1, 1868, has been school trustee and collector, served three years in German army, came to America 1510, worked first near Philadelphia, moved thence to Steuben county 1848; wife Barbara Mark, born Sand- wendel, Germany, May 4, 1824, married January 2, 1852; children eigbt, Catbarine, Mary, Jobu P., Frank and Elizabeth, twins, Alexander, Barbara. Jacob.
Ford Christopher, p o Springwater, farmer, 105 aeres, born Eas- ton. Washington county, October 31, 1794. settled 1822, has been poor-master, kept a store for the soldiers of 1512. attended the first museum in Albany and trav- elad three years with an exhibition from there; wife Laura Willis, born Northumberland county, married 1816, died March 1979, aged 85; children seven, living six, Avery. Lucinda, Salina, Phoebs A , Eunice, John. Fuller Richard, po Wayland, farmer. 188 acres, born near Bath, Steuben county, January 29. 1836, settled 1865, served in Rebellion, was in 107th N. Y. Infantry, Company I, was discharged at close of war; wife Minerva J. Ware- ing, boro Cohorton, Stenben county, November 28, 1835, married October 14, 1854; children two, Sylvester, born November 24th, 1855, married Cora A. Glover June, 1829, Minnie E., born January 16, 1870.
Hudson Joel, p o Springwater, farmer, 168 acres, born Cbatbam, Columbia county, October 10, 1794, settled 1820, bas been justice of the peaee 42 years, school commis- sioner and town clerk, served in war of 1812 and is now a pensioner, bas been prominently identified with the Christian church of Springwater 40 years; wifs Sarah Hover, boru Washington county, married No- vember 16, 1817; children three, Mrs. Lydia A. Bryant, Luther B , James M.
Hunter William, p o Springwater. pastor of Presbyterian church, 3 acras, born County Antrim. Ireland, Febru- ary 2, 1813, settled 1841, from which time he has been pastor of said church, has been school superintendent three years and town collector one year: wife Mary E. Morris, boro Auburn, N. Y., married May 18. 1812; children four, Charles R., Frank W., Samuel M., Hat- tie M.
Howe Samuel A., p o Springwater, farmer, 140 aeres, born Bos- ton, Mass., July 1, 1807, settled 1839; father, Samuel llowe, served in war of 1812; wifa Emaline C. Nichola born Middlebury, Vt .. April 26. 1816. married January 26, 1836; children six, living thre, Mrs. Harriet E. Purdy, born March 26, 1837, Jonathan. born December 4, 1845, Mrs. Martha L. Knowles, born Nov 9, 1852.
Lawrence Loren, p o Wayland, farmer, 105 acres, born Sparta October 30, 1822, has been school trustee; father John Lawrence; wife Rhodina Kubn, born Sparta, married 1862; children three, Nellie, Grant, Willie; father Jacob Kuhn, one of the pioneers of Sparta.
Lawrence Ira, p o Wayland, farmer, 150 acres, born Sparta 1827: father John Lawrence; wife Julia A. Lewis, born Springwater, married 1863: children six. Ida, Clara, Lewis, Edward, Katie, Franklin I. Fatber Jacob Lewis. Lamont William, p o Bloods Station, farmer and dealer in stock, 75 acres, has been constable one year, parents Smith and Mary Lamont ; grandfather Ashbel Lamont settled from Vermont 1815, on farm now owned by H. Lamont; had brotber in 104th Regiment N. Y. Infantry: was killed in second Bull Run; wife Sarah A. Doty, born Springwater January 9, 1:41, married October 2, 1867; children one, Alta, born January 31. 1869.
Leach Alfred, p o Springwater, farmer, 530 aeres, born Cortland Co. July 11, 1835, settled 1837; father Alexander Leaeh settled 1837 and had two sous in Rebellion, Silaa, wbo was killed in battle, and Lark, who died in prison; wife Henriette E Westfall, boru 1841, married March 17, 1-69; children one, Myron J., born August 22, 1871.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Marvin Franklin D., p o Spriugwater, farmer. 100 acres. born Springwater October 20, 1836: father Curtis Warner Marvin who settled in 1818 aod had one son. Harvey. in the Rebellion, died August 26. 1810; wife Angelina Croswell, boro Springwater November 4. 1840. married May 3. 1857: children four, Emma, born April 11. 1859. Edgar G .. born March 29, 1864. Curtis. boru June 12, 1869, died April 4, 1873, Frank, born September 19, 1871 : father Harmou Croswell, wbo settled at an early day, and died November 9. 1869.
Mead Daniel, po Springwater. farmer. 155 acres. born Limer- iek county, Ireland. 1818, settled 1816, came to Amer- iea in 1839, had one English shilling on landing, and is now owner of 155 acres by hard labor, bas been sebool trustee: wife Catharine Horrigan, born Clare county. Ireland. married 1850; children four, Michael, Johu, Ellen, Mary. Michael and Ellen are school teachers. Stepson Bartholomew Catou, served in Rebellion.
Morris J. G., p o Springwater.
Niles James L., p o Springwater, farmer aod sheep grower, 200 acres, boru Springwater November 24. 1826; fa her Henry J. Niles, settled 1512; wife Emaline Marvin. born Springwater, married March 10, 1852: children three. Harry J., Jennie E .. Edward.
Northrup William M., p o Wayland. farmer, 169 acres, boro Charlton. Saratoga county, January 11, 1800. settled 1815: father Jabez Northrup, settled in Ontario county and with the help of his family cleared 400 acres, grandfather Daniel Northrup was a Revolutionary soldier: wife Sabrina Tucker, born Livoaia June 23. 1800, married Juue 20, 1824; children six, living two, William, Wealthy A.
Norton Wm. H. H., p o Springwater, farmer, grain speculator and breeder of fine sheep, 220 acres. born Springwater August 15, 1840; father Joha B. Norton, settled 1821; wife Alice Woodin. born Fishkill. Duchess county, married August 21, 1870: children two. Millie MI., Oak- ley W.
Ostrander Evert, p o Naples, Ontario county farmer. 176 acres. bora Columbia county October 17. 1834. settled 18G1; wife Eliza Johnson, born Naples September 26, 1810, married September 25. 1858; children three. Wm. S., born April 24. 18h1, died October 2, 1866, Helen, born July 2, 1865, Win. E., born May 7, 1871.
Pursel William, farmer and manufacturer, 100 aeres, born Flemington, N. J .. 1807, settled 1:38, has been highway commissioner; wife Jane Crossen, boro Richmond, On- tario county. married 1832; children five; had three sons in the Rebellion. all in First N. Y. Dragoons. De Witt, who married Charlotte Atwood, James M., who married Eunice Grover. Benjamin F., whn married Caroline E. Pemberton.
Peabody Alvab. p o Springwater, farmer. 108 acres. born Man- lius, Onondaga county. February 15, 1810. settled 1814, has been inspector of election; wife H. Jane Quick, born near West Point September 20. 1813, married Sep- tember 15. 1834: children nine. Nelson, born 1835, who served in the Rebellion in the Wadsworth Guards and died in prison, Albert H , born 1838 and served in Re- bellion iu Wadsworth Guards Helen, born 1440. Lu- cinda, born 1842. Manson, born 1844. Maggie, born 1849, Alfred, born 1851, Frauk, boru 1856, George, boru 1858.
Robinson Edmond A., p o Springwater, farmer, 385 acres, born Springwater June 21, 1831. has been supervisor one term. was elected by 176 majority on Democratic ticket; wife Mary E. Monk, born Springwater, mar- ried January 15, 1852; children five, Frank, deceased, Carrie E .. Estella, James M .. Minnie. Father Joseph Robinson, boro April 10, 1503, settled 1822, died 1:46: mother Katharine Spangler, married 1825, died 1856; children, twelve sous and two daughters
Rix Sylvester, p o Springwater, farmer, 137 acres, born Verona. Oneida county. February 25, 1812. settled 1816; fatber Rufus Rix, who served in the Revolutionary war. set- tled 1816 with wife and seven children on land aow owned by Hiram Becker: had three sous, Ediuond. who was a captain, Samuel and James. in war of 1812.
Rau Benjamin. p o Dausville. carpenter and joiner aad farmer. S+ acres, born Lehigh. Pa .. February 27. 1811. settled 1820: father Erhard Rau, a pioneer of Sparta ; wife Mar- garet Cranmer, boru Sparta 115. married 1834; children fifteen. living ten. John W., Mariette. Erhard S .. who served through the late war. Harriet N . Martha. Cor- delia. David J. and Elizabeth, twins, Sidney S., Carrie A., Benj. F., killed ia battle before Richmond. David Cranmer was one of the pioneers of Sparta and served in war of 1812.
Root James M., p o Springwater. farmer, 125 acres, born Spring- water May 2, 1828: father Amos Root. settled 1825; wife Adelaide J. Hopkins. born Springwater August 10, 1834. married December 23, 15;0; children three, Charles M., boru February 25. 1472, Norman 11., boru December 14, 1823. Zella, born May 6, 1875.
Richards Moses, p o Wayland, farmer and blacksmith, 414 acres. born Sussex conaty, N. J., April 12, 1805, settled 1837 with wife and three children, mare and colt, cow and beifer. hog, a dozen bens end $180 in money; wife Ev aline Howell, born Sussex county, N. J , July 5, 1809; married January 28, 1:30, children three, Duuuing, Julia A., Caroline.
Shaver Stephen. p o Wayland, farmer, blacksmith and cider manufacturer, 150 acres, born Wayland April 20. 1877, settled Januar 4, 1869; wife Juhaun Shutes, born Way- land December 10, 1>dt, married March 10. 1519; chil- dren ten. Lorenzo, Wm. Il . Enoch P., Hosen. deceased, Martha, Electa, Freeman, Jonah, George, Deborah.
Smith David G , p o Springwater, farmer, " neres, born Grove. laod, Pa., August 30, 1818, settled 1×31, was constable three years from 1831 to 1851; father Jacob Smith. set- tled in Grovelnod, Pa . at an early day; wife Eliza M. Barber, born Springwater August 1. 1821, married March 5. 1811; father Erastus Barber, born Connecti- rut, settled 1811, and had one son, Win. R., in war of Rebellion.
Snyder Nelson F .. p o Springwater, mebanie and farmer, ×1 aeres, horn Scipio, Cayuga county. September >, 1816, settled 1817: first wife Polly C Inglesbee. born Wash- ington county March 12, 1821, married January 1, 1410, died March 30, 1856; second wife Fanny M. Root, born Towusend. Ohio, November 21. 1-23, married De- cember 31st, 1537; children eight. James F. was killed in second battle of Boll Ruu August 30, 1562, Aubery A. was in war of Rebellion, Eugene B. was in war of Rebellion, Charlie H , deceased, Charlie II .. Alma R. Father Benjamin Suyder.
Snyder Alonzo, p o Springwater, carpenter und joiner, hatel proprietor and farmer. fil) aeres, born Solon, Cartland county, November 24. 1514, settled March 20, 1817. has been deputy sberiff eighteen years, collector and con- stable; first wife Mary J. Stratton, married September 6. 137: second wife Minerva G. Putnam, married Jau, uary 20. 1819: children ten, Susan B., died JJanvary . 1×68, George L. enlisted as private in INoil, was pris- oner iu Libby, Andersonville and Danville twenty.two months, was promoted to captain and died June, 1568. from disease contracted in prison. Isabel E .. Jane A., Frank A., Mauly S. Mary J., Magill G., Judson P., llelen A. 'Father Benj. Snyder.
Sharpsteen Doctor. p o Wayland, farmer and stock buyer. " acres, boru Richmond. Ontario county, April 2. 12+. settled April, Jsff, has been constable and overseer of the poor in Richmond; first wife Abigail Lawrence, born October 31, 1832, married February 2, 151; see- und wife Maggie Smith. boru August 21, 1841. married November Ni. 1802: children. Albert, born February 1. 1-52, Gilbert. born August. 1.53. Sarah L., born Sop. tember 17. 1859, Bertha V., born November 3. 1800), Charles J . born January 5. 1sof. Lena B., bora July ?, 1568. Jennie E., born June 2, 1870, George W., boro June 20, 1874.
Skecls Isaac. farmer, 100 acres, boro Sandgate, Vt. April 6. 1703, settled 182%, has been highway commissioner and justice of the peace, was in war of 1-12, died October 9. 1877 ; wite Anne Eggleston, born Skaneateles July 22, 1794, married October 28, 1s13; children eight. Spencer S., Thaddeus H , Ruth, Mary A . James, Harriet E. Dwight and Dorr, who was in the Rebellion.
Schwab Charles, p o Wayland, farmer, 133 acres. born West Bloomfield April 11, 1539. settled 1810); wife Ella Fitz Water, born Canton, Pa., married June 4s. INUs. chil- dren tbrep, Gracie, born July 6, 1871. Fannie, bo:n April 26, 1877. Charles Jr .. born December 21, 1524. Fatber George Schwab, born Bavaria, Germany, und came to America 1849, first settled in Pennsylvania, thence to Monroe county, thenee to Ontario county, thenee to Springwater, died Litchfield. Mich., 18;t.
Snyder De Witt C., p o Springwater, farmer and speculator in wool and stock. 169 acres, born July :5, 1820, has been supervisor three terms; first wife Mary A. Smith, born Livonia. married June 19, 1817, died May 12: 155%. see- und wife Calista Croswell, born Springwater, married June 5, 1859; childrea six, living three. Scott W .. who was a soldier in the Rebellion. George H .. Louise. Fatber Benj. Sayder, settled March 30, IST: mother Darnida Cole, daughter of Gen. Cole, of Revolutionary fame.
Swarts Levi, p o Dansville, farmer, 179 acres, born Sparta June 30, Ings, setled April 12. 156; wife Susan A. Snyder, born Sparta 1825, married February 26, 15 ;; children two, Jacob O .. born January 21. 1:60. Mary E., born December 1, 1563. Father Jacob Swaits, who settled in Sparta at an early date.
Smith Ebenezer. po Springwater. carpenter, farmer and saw- fler, 10 aeres, born Freetown, Bristol county, Muss .. September 27, 150s, settled March 24. 1-16. has been captain of State militia: father Abner Smith, ship car. penter. settled 1816: wife Eliza A. Morley, horn Bru- tus. l'aynga county. September 2, 1-15, married August 10, 1834: children one, George E., born May 13. 1 35, father Harvey Morley, settled 15201 with wife and six children.
Wiley Jobn. p a Springwater, farmer and Methodist minister, 700 acres, born Dalton. Mass . December 21. 591 art- tled 1×13, served in war of 1312, has been member of Assen bly. Republican: Arst wife Betsey Southworth. born Massachusetts, married September 1919: second wife Julia B. lyde, horn Virginia, married JJanuary 21, 1525, children u ne. Sarah. Ehza. Jobn S., Robert 11 . who has been supervisor, assessor and justice of peace, Charles W .. Henry A., who was Liegt Culon ! of 101th regiment New York Infantry, served during rebellion in army of Potomac, and mustered out Mar. 9, 1×65.
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Willis Caleb W., p o Springwater, farmer, 120 acres, born Galen, Cayuga county Angust 7, 1815, settled 1816, bas been collector two years, constable eight years and high- way commissioner two terms: fatber Archibald Willis who settled 1816; wife Malinda Robinson, born Wol- cott, Wayne county, March 21, 1818, married June 30, 1839; children aeven. >lepben A., died November 11, 1873, Alvira, died July 27, 1844, Fayette H., Frank, Malinda, died September 6, 1855, Ada, Morey.
Walker Ezra, farmer, 150 acres, born Savoy, Berkshire county, Massachusetts. February 2, 1799, settled 1820, died January 27, 1850; wife Harriet Stewart, born Brattle- boro, Vt., December 11, 1799, married February 1820; children nine, William l' .. deceased, Mary I .. Lucy N., Nancy J .. Charles H., John L., Harriet S., Lucinda C., Ellen A., deceased; father John Stewart, served in war of Revolution.
Wilay John Southworth, p o Springwater, farmer, 75 acres. born Springwater April Ist, 1825, bas been collector. constable, supervisor and inspector of eleetinn : father John Wiley: wife N. J. Capron, born Springwater February 23, 1833, married June 3, 1856: children three, Frank S., born December 24, 1858. Charles C., born September 20, 1854, Minoie E., born September 22, 1871.
Wetmore Ira L., p o Wayland, farmer and stock dealer, 500 acres, born Springwater February 28, 1842; father Elijah Wetmore, settled 1827; wife Lucy H. Parshall, born Springwater June 10. 1838, married September 23, 1866; children four, Z P., born December 2, 1869, Emma B., born July 14, 1872, Wirt E , born August 23, 1×71. Arch G., born December 25, 1877.
Whitlock Ira, po Springwater, farmer and surveyor, 30 acres, born Granville, Washington county, 1804, settled 1837, bas been assessor twenty years, justice of the peace twelve years and highway commissioner: wife Amelia Shuartz, born Mendon 1818, married 1837; children one, Samuel L.
/r.Veidman John, po Springwater, farmer and stock grower. 315 acres, born Sparta November 16, 1827. settled 1852, has been inspector of election; father Jacob Weidman, who was in the war of 181?, and grandfathers served in the Revolutionary war; wife Mary A. Hartman, born Sparta February 5, 1827, married 1850; children six, Andrew R., Joel II., Mary V., John A., Jay K., Mark H. Father Henry Hartman settled at an early day.
YORK.
Blakeslee Senator, p o Greigsville, farmer, horn in Wallingford, Coon., March 25, 1799, settled in county in Nov., 1837: wifo Lucy Hobson, born in Washington county, N. Y., married in March, 1866; seven chiklren living, Lucy and Henry K. liviog in county.
Bowden S., p o York, retired. Bow Lysander, p o York, farmer.
Boyd M. H., p o York, farmer.
Cluoas Mary F., p o Fowlerville, farmer.
Craig William, p o York, farmer, 112 acres, born in Scotland Feb. 8, 1797, settled in county in 1823, has been high- way commissioner and assessor; wife Jane Stewart, born Amsterdam; four children.
Craig Duncan S., p o York, farmer, 86 acres, born York June 14, 1831; wife Elizabeth Walker, born in Canada, married March 17, 1857.
Conley Orson. p o York, farmer, 130 acres, born York May 13, 1820; first wife Harriet Russ, born in York, married Dec. 26, 1814: second wife born in Paris, N. Y., mar- ried June 7, 1827; one child living, Hattie A.
Dow B. F., p o Fowlerville, manufacturer.
Dike I. A. M., p o Yokt, physician.
Fraser Wm., p o Fowlerville, merchant.
Ferren M. N . p o Fowlerville, hardware dealer.
Fraser J. A., po Fowlerville, farmer.
Gilmore Thomas, po York, farmer. Gilmore G. E., p o Fowlerville.
Gray F. S., po York, farmer.
Gray James M., po Greigsville, farmer, 15 acres, born In Her- kimer county April 3. 1809, settled in county Nov. 26, 1853, has been justice of peace three terms and notary public, third tern, and loan commissioner five yeara: wife D. C. L. Fox, born in Hartford, Conn., married Jan. 18, 1835; two children, James M., Jr., and Lou- isa A.
Howe Jobn W , p o Fowlerville, merchant.
Howell William, p o Fowlerville, proprietor of hotel.
Innis Duncan, po York, born in Delaware county Jan. 25, 1812, owns 150 acres of land, moved here with his father by an ox team when obliged to ent their own road.
Kennedy Arch. p o York, farmer. Long Mrs A. T., po Ynrk. resident.
Mount Aaron. p o Fowlerville, harness maker.
MeMillin Daniel. p o York. retired. McDonald Mrs. David po York, retired.
McKean A. F. po York, merchant.
McVean Homer, p o Avon, farmer.
Mckenzie Miss M. A., p o Fowlerville, farmer.
McDonald D , p o York, farmer. Reid Alex, po York, farmer.
Russ Delos, p o York, justice of the peace.
Russ K W . po York, farmer.
Rose George B., p o Fowlerville, farmer.
Root G. W., po York, farmer.
Rico Francis, p o Greigsville, farmer.
Rice Sylvanu-, p o Greigsville, farmer, 255 acres, born in Wal- lingford, Conn., Feb. 10, 1818, settled in county in 1819; wife Janette Smith, born York, married June 19, 1815; four children, Belle O., Frank J., Harriet L. and Wm. S. Father Jas. Rice, died Nov. 9, 1825.
Randall George W., po York, farmer, 106 acres, born in Lenox, Madison county Nov. 24, 1816, settled in county in spring of 1849. has been school trustee twenty years; wife Philindia M Palmer, born in Orangeville, N. Y., married in 1810; two children living, Ada M. and El- gin G.
Smith H. E., p o Fowlerville, manufacturer.
Stewart Niel, p o York, farmer.
Sackett Orange, p o Avon, farmer.
Sackett Samuel, p o Avon, farmer.
Stickney W. B., p o Fowlerville, farmer.
Stewart Wm and A. W., p o York, farmers.
Smith A. W., p o Greigsville, farmer, 184 acres, born in York Dec. 19, 1821, bas been supervisor and highway com- missioner; wife Hannah M. Homer, born in Norwich, Vt., married Apr. 10, 1861; one child. Ilattie L., born Aug. 13, 1862, living at home.
Sisson Charles, p o Greigsville, farmer, born in Greigsville June 2. 1859.
Torrey John, p o York, farmer.
Whitney George K., p o York, farmer.
Wadsworth Charles F , p o York. farmer.
Warren Harlan Page, p o York, farmer and dealer in musical instruments, 32 acres, born in York Oct. 18, 1841, has been justice of peace two terms: wife Hattie C. Wil- Hams, born in Livonia, married May 13, 1869, two chil- dran, Roy T. and Lena E.
Warren Samuel, born in Herkimer county Oct. 28, 1797. settled in county in 1816: wife Sarah Flagg, born in Conway, Mass., July 27. 1801, married Nov. 30, 1826; five chil- dren, three now living. Josiah, Mary Jane, Harlan Page. Samuel Warren died Sept. 14, 1862; made first wine in couoty in1832; Harlan now carries on the busi- ness.
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