History of Orange County, New York, with illustrations and biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 158

Author: Ruttenber, Edward Manning, 1825-1907, comp; Clark, L. H. (Lewis H.)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 1336

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Those who are either Masons or Odd-Fellows in Blooming-Grove belong to lodges at Chester or New- burgh. Several temperance organizations have from

* President of the board ; died October, 1880.

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time to time contributed their efforts to develop a healthy publie sentiment on this question. In con- nection with the churches are also the usual mission- ary or charitable associations .*

THE LIBRARY SOCIETY OF BLOOMING-GROVE

effected a legal organization Jan. 16, 1806. The trus- tees named in the certificate were Noah Crane, Heze- kiah Howell, Jr., Nathan H. White, Daniel Brewster, Job Sayre, Samuel Strong, Jr., and Phineas Tuthill. The paper was verified by Daniel Steward before Judge John Leonard, January 25th. This is one of those early efforts made in different parts of the county to provide good reading. The books selected for those early libraries were usually works of a solid historical character, instead of the innumerable "stories" which in these modern times are so popular.

THE SALISBURY MILLS MANUFACTURING COMPANY of Blooming-Grove executed a certificate of incorpora- tion April 12, 1867. The object stated was to manu- facture and sell writing-paper and other materials con- nected therewith. The capital invested was $250,000, divided into 500 shares. The trustees named in the certificate were Francis B. O'Connor, Edward C. Brooks, Charles A. Coc, Charles H. O'Connor, Charles W. Bangs. This certificate, from the records in the office of the county clerk, shows the names and the date connected with the founding of the paper-mill, mentioned elsewhere.

X .- PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR OF SPECIAL NOTE.

TOWN-MEETINGS OF THE PERIOD 1765 TO 1797 were at the house of John Brewster, Sr., and John Brewster, Jr., and the records were kept by them during that long period. The site of John Brewster's house may therefore with great propriety be con- sidered a place of considerable interest. At that place there must have been earnest discussions in those town-meetings of the Revolution. If there were not long speeches there were many "talks," short, sharp, and decisive.

Committees of Safety were appointed there. The machinery of local government was steadily kept in running order at John Brewster's, despite the fact that national allegiance was becoming an uncertain affair. Constables elected at John Brewster's, executed writs with but little authority for a time save the voice of the people of Cornwall assembled in annual town- meeting at John Brewster's. So strong and steady is the American system of local government by towns that the records of the Cornwall meetings show no trace of passing under three different forms of national government,-the colonial, the Confederation, the Constitution.

* Washington Lodge, No. 220, F. & A. M., was located here in 1813. (Ante, p. 140.)

WIGWAM OF MARINGAMUS.

Of the location of this important landmark Mr. George W. Tuthill, of Blooming-Grove, wrote, June 29, 1858, as follows :

" The Otterkill stream, after passing the eastern line of Mompesson's Patent at the village of Washingtonville, assumes the name of or is called Murderer's Creek. On the northwesterly bank of said creek, about half a mile below Washingtonville, stands the dwelling-house of IIenry Page (a colored man), said to be the site of Maringamus' wigwam. The southwesterly corner of the Rip Van Dam Patent is in a southwest- erly direction from said Page's house, and the beginning of said patent is described as being on a certain course and at a certain distance from Maringamus' wigwam. The corner of the Van Dam Patent has never been in dispute, and I have never had occasion to ascertain whether the reputed location of Maringamne' wigwam will correspond with the de- scription, but suppose it to be true. Henry Page bought of John I. Brooks, and the whole was formerly owned by Vincent Matthews. No patent ever cornered at the Maringamins wigwam. It was on the patent nf 3000 acres granted to Rip Van Dam."

The writer of the above was for a long time a prac- tical surveyor in the town of Blooming-Grove, and his conclusions may be regarded as of unquestioned authority. At the present time (January, 1881) Henry Page still resides at the same point, and the matter is susceptible of easy investigation by means of Mr. Tuthill's letter and the statements already made respecting the patents of Blooming-Grove.

There is but little account of this Indian chief. He was, however, one of the original grantors of this ter- ritory to the whites. He lived, it appears, on the rich alluvial plain around the bend of the Otterkill. Maringamus Castle is to be distinguished from his wigwam. His castle was on the northern extremity of the Schunemunk Mountains, and near the present boundary line between Cornwall and Blooming- Grove. From that elevated position he could over- look the valley where his wigwam was built, the Cloves south and southwest, the Highlands near the river, and all the surrounding country. In times of peace he lived beside the winding stream ; in times of war he could gather with his braves on the fortified mountain-height and bid defiance to his enemies.+

XI .- INDUSTRIAL PURSUITS.

This town having valuable water-power within its limits, several manufacturing establishments have existed from time to time, and several are yet in oper- ation, as already mentioned in connection with the villages. Two or three not in the villages may still be added. Nathaniel Woodhull had a creamery for many years, and it is still carried on by his widow. HIe was a noted milk-dealer, and transacted a large business. William Jackson has a mill on the creek sometimes called Satterly's. The latter name arises not from the Satterly mills, which are on another stream, but from an early Satterly homestead near the Jackson mill. The mill was originally the Cole- man property, and the neighborhood was known as Colemantown. L. M. Wilcox has a saw-mill and a grist-mill half a mile below Craigville. Blooming-

+ Ante, p. 34.

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Grove has many excellent farms. The direct ship- ment of milk has changed the style of farming very much in late years. Farmers have the opportunity of shipment at Salisbury, Washingtonville, Craigville, and at the milk-station between the last two.

XII .- MILITARY.

The chapters of the General Ilistory will be found very complete npon early military matters in this ser- tion, and reference is made to them for the names of officers and men serving in the war of the Revolution from this town, and for interesting incidents relating to that struggle.

OFFICIAL ACTION, WAR OF 1861-65.

At a special meeting duly called to consider the question of paying bounties to sokliers, and held Aug. 6, 1864, it was presided over by two justices of the peace, and in the absence of the town clerk, Henry S. Brewster was chosen elerk pro tem. The Committee on Resolutions consisted of Robert Denniston, Dr. Marcus Sears, Jesse Bull, F. W. Stewart, Jesse Wood- hull. The resolutions reported were adopted unani- mously. They provided for raising the sum of $30,500. The bounty to each volunteer was fixed at $500 for three years' men, the sum of $50 in addition to be paid to any person seenring a recruit. The town board was appointed a committee and placed in full charge, with ample authority to carry out the objects of the meeting. At another special meeting held September 2d of the same year an additional sum of $10,000 was authorized to be raised, and the bounty was increased to $850, and allowed to men enlisting for one year.

John Black, Co. C, 176th; eal. Sept. 15, 1862.

Cornelius Brewster, Co. C, 170th ; enl. Oct. 21, 1862.

Wm. H. Benjamin, sergt., Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 4, 1862 ; pro. 2d Hent. ; trans, to Co. E; wounded June 16, 1864, slight.

Walter Barton, Co. G, 124th; eal. Ang. 11, 1862; killed at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863.

Grant B. Benjamin, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 12, 1862; killed on picket duty Oct. 7, 1864.

Peter F. Bernier, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 12, 1862 ; trans. to V. R. C. July 30, 1863.

Ilenry Brooks, Co. G, 124th; enl. Aug. 11, 1862.

John J. Bradley, Co. C, 56th ; enl. Aug. 16, 1861.

Wmn. H. Bratht, Co. 0, 56th ; enl. Aug. 16, 1861.

John Colden, Co. C, 176th ; enl. Oct. 10, 1802.

James Coleman, Co. C, 176th ; enl. Oct. 18, 1862.

Wat. E. Cannon, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 16, 1862; wounded at Chancel- lorsville ; trans. to V. R. C.

Michael Cronin, Co. M, 15th Art; enl. Jan. 18, 1804.

Thomas Luvett, Co. G, 124th; enl. Aug. 11, 1862; killed at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863.

Abraham Denny, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 5, 1862.

Henry Dill, Co. G, 124th ; eal. Aug. 5, 1x62.

James O. Denniston, Ist lient, Co. G, 121th; enl. August, 1862; twice wounded at Gettysburg : must, out Oct. 7, 1863.

Wm. D. Dawkins, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 13, 1862; missing at Gettysburg. Isaac Decker, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 11, 1862; wounded at Gettysburg; died in hospital, Aug. 7, 1864, of typhoid fever. Lemuel Eakerly, Co. C, 56th ; enl. Aug. 16, 186].

Ephraim Eukerly, Co. C, 56th; enl. Aug. 16, 1861.

Elijah Fenton, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 19, 1862 ; disch. April 20, 1863.

William Fosburgh, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 15, 1862; wounded at Chan- cellorsville; trans. to 03d,

Robert Fairchild, Co. (1, 124th; enl. Ang. 4, 1862; disch. for disability Sept. 3, 1863.

Cyrenus Giles, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 4, 1862.

William Hawkshurst, Co. G, 124th; enl. Ang. 12, 1862; killed at Chan- cellorsville.

Peter Higgins, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 13, 1862 : killed at Chancellors- ville.

Cornelius Hughes, Co. G, 124th : enl. Aug. 11, 1862; wonudleil at Gettys- burg.

Eli Hughes, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 11, 1862; killed at Chancellorsville. David Lowers, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 12, 1862; disch. for disability re- sulting from wounds received at Beverly Ford.

James L. Morrison, Co. C, 176th ; enl. Oct. 7, 1862.

Thomas Murphy, Co. C, 176th ; enl. Oct. 13, 1862.

James M. Mapes, Co. C, 176th ; en]. Oct. 17, 1862.

Andrew Il. Merritt, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 22, 1862 ; must, ont with regt. Francis E. Merritt, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 22, 1862 ; disch. for disability Dec. 19, 1862.

Joseph Miller, Co. G, 124tb ; enl. Aug. 5, 1862; wounded at Chancellors- ville ; disch. March 20, 1864.

Owen Miller, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 4, 1862; taken prisoner in action nt Beverly Ford, and never returned to regiment.

John Munhall, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Ang. 11. 1862.

Chauncey W. Merritt. Co. G, 124th; enl. Aug. 22, 1862; disch. for dis- ability March 8, 1863.

John M. Merritt, Co. G, 124thi ; enl. Aug. 22, 1862; disch. for disability Jan. 31, 1863.

William L. Miller, Co. G; enl. Aug. 28, 1862; disch. Aug. 30, 1863.

Isaac Nicoll, capt., Co. G, 124tb ; enl. 1862; killed at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863.

Albert W. Parker, Co. G, 124th; en). Ang. 11, 1862.

Isaac W. Parker, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 11, 1862; missing at Anburn Hill, Oct. 12, 1863; died in Andersonville prison July 3, 1864, grave No. 2814.

Gilbert Peet, Co. G, 124th; enl. Ang. 12, 1812; wounded at Gettysburg; trans, to V. R. C.

John Roe, Co. C, 176th ; enl. Oct. 15, 1862.

Abraham Rapalye, Co. G, 124th ; enì. Aug. 5, 1862; disch. April 16, 1864.

Daniel Rider, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Ang. 6, 1862; wounded at Jones' Cross- road ; trans. to V. R. C.

Jomes Roak, Co. G, 124th : enl. Aug. 13, 1862; killed at Gettysburg.

James Smith, Co. C, 176th ; enl. Oct. 17, 1862.

James Sullivan, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Ang. 4, 1862.

Lewis T. Shultz, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Ang. 4, 1862; wounded Mny 12, 1864, und Ang. 16, 1864 ; pro. 2d lieut., March 1, '65; must. out Jane 3, '65. John H. Tuthill, Jr., Co. C, 176th ; enl. Oct. 6, 1862.

Martin Thorne, Co. C, 176th ; enl. Oct. 23, 1862.

Alexander Trainer, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 9, 1862; wounded at Chancel- lorsville; traas. to V. R. C.

John Trainer, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 12, 1862; wounded in nrm May 5, 1864.

Win. H1. Trainer, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 11, 1862; wounded May 5, 1864 .* Patrick Toohey, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 11, 1862 ; wounded nt Chancel- lorsville ; disch, Dec, 26, 1863.

Jolin J. Taylor, Co. G, 124th ; enl. Aug. 4, 1862 ; wounded at Jones' Cross- roads, Nov. 27, 1863; wounded in leg, severe, Ang. 5, 1864.

Andrew J. Van Zile, Co. G, 124th; enl. Aug. Il, 1862; detached as stretcher-bearer for Ambulance Corps.

Charles II. Van Gordon, musician, Co, G, 124th ; en1. Aug. 16, 1862; must. out with regiment.

Andrew J. Weeks, Co. G, 124th ; en1. Aug. 11, 1862.

Charles H. Wright, Co. G, 124th; enl. Ang. 5, 1862 ; trans, to V. R. C.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

ISAAC K. OAKLEY.

John Oakley, the paternal ancestor of Isaac K. Oak- ley, came from England, settled as a farmer in Suffolk Co., L. I., when it was under the Dutch rule, and continued his residence there until his death. His

* The three Trainers are credited on roll to Cornwall.

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name is recorded in the "History of Long Island" as acting, with others, on March 24, 1702, in defending the Quakers from perseention, and later, in opposing the same persecution, in defiance of the threats of the ruling officers of the government. He married into a Knickerbocker family of Brooklyn, and became the father of a numerous family. Some of his children settled in Huntington, L. I., others in New York, Richmond, Duchess, and Orange Cos., N. Y. Many of the present families of Suffolk County can trace their ancestry back to John Oakley.

Among his grandchildren was Samuel, of whom it is recorded that during the Revolutionary war he was pressed into the British service, with his team and cattle, and robbed of the products of his farm, leav- ing his family in extreme poverty and want. He mar- ried Sally Wood, of Huntington, by whom he had four sons,-Richard, Timothy, Jacob, and Solomon- and four daughters.

Timothy, the second son, and the father of the sub- ject of this sketch, was born in Huntington, Jan. 28, 1772. He first married Polly Brush, daughter of Zophar Brush, of Huntington. After her death he married Sally, daughter of Isaac Ketcham, also of Huntington. She died at Salisbury Mills, N. Y., April 10, 1833. Later, he again married, selecting for the third time a wife in Huntington,-Prudence Mather. Her deeease occurred in 1864. His chil- dren were Zophar B., merchant, of Huntington ; Sam- nel, merchant, of New York; Lewis, physician, of Owego, N. Y .; Isaac K .; Timothy, merchant, of St. Louis, Mo. ; Jesse, manufacturer, of New York ; Mary, who married Reuben Van Alen, of Chatham, Colum- bia Co., N. Y .; and Sally W., who married Dr. John Vanderpoel, of Kinderhook, N. Y.

Timothy Oakley moved to New Windsor, Orange Co., in 1795, and engaged in mercantile pursuits. While there he purchased a farm, mill, and store at New Vernon, on the Shawangunk Kill. In 1801 lie disposed of his business interests in Orange County, and in 1802 removed to Chatham, Columbia County, N. Y., where he purchased a farm and established a mercantile business. In 1813, in company with a young man from England, he erected at Kinderhook one of the carliest cotton-mills built in the State. As anticipated, they met with and had to overcome the usual difficulties connected with a new enterprise. As a business undertaking it succeeded, and demonstrated the utility of American cotton-cloth manufactures. This success influenced others to build more extensive mills throughout the county, and helped to educate the American people in that practical knowledge so essential to national prosperity. He continued the business of manufacturing for some years, and then, disposing of it, gave his whole attention to agricul- ture, both theoretical and practical. In 1823 he pur- chased the mills at Salisbury Mills, and formed a part- nership with his two sons, Samuel and Isaac K., and carried on a mercantile and milling business.

After some years Samuel returned to New York City, where he became a partner in an extensive bnsi- ness ; Isaac K. engaged in the tanning business at Highland Mills, but later purchased the Salisbury ! Mills property ; and Timothy, the father, retired from active business, making his residence at Corn- wall-on-the-Hudson, where he died Dec. 26, 1844.

Timothy Oakley was supervisor of the town in which he lived for thirteen consecutive years; a. member of the Assembly at the beginning of the war of 1812; a firm friend of internal improvements, and the warm friend of the Erie Canal in the early dis- cussions of that measure ; a man of recognized integ- rity and good executive ability; notably persistent in working out the success of his plans ; and by pro- fession and practice a Christian. Prudence and fit- ness were leading traits in his character. His own experience and knowledge of political life led him to regard it with disfavor, and to express a wish to his sons that they would not enter it.

Isaac K. Oakley was born in Chatham, Columbia Co., N. Y., May 27, 1802. He attended school at Chatham, Kinderhook, and Farmers' Hall Academy, at Goshen, this eounty. At the age of seventeen years, having a desire for a business rather than an agricultural life, he went to Nassau, Rensselaer Co., where he learned the leather and tanning trade. He was afterwards associated with his father and brother, as heretofore stated, in mercantile and mill- ing business. He remained there two years, and then built a tannery at Highland Mills, which he carried on successfully. After the death of his mother, in 1833, he purchased the Salisbury Mills property of his father, and continued the business at that place. In 1834 he built a flouring- and plaster-mill at Salisbury Mills, and soon after a paper-mill. In 1835 he disposed of the tannery at Highland Mills to Joshua T. Cromwell. In 1853, to extend his paper business, he built the paper-mill on the Quassaick Creek, operated it until 1866, and then sold it to Prince & Adams. He also sold the Salisbury Mills property the same year, excepting the farming lands or homestead portion, which he retained for his future residence. In 1872 he became a special partner with his brother Jesse in the Oakley Soap-Works at New- burgh. He was chosen a director of the Quassaick Bank, of Newburgh, in 1854, has ever since been officially connected with that institution, and since 1876 has been its president.

Ile married Christina, daughter of Lucas I. and Maria (Pruyn) Van Alen, of Kinderhook, on Feb. 1, 1827, and their children are Lucas, died in infancy ; Timothy, died young ; Lucas and John, both of whom are now connected with the Oakley Soap-Works at Newburgh ; and Sarah Maria, who died young. His wife Christina died at Salisbury Mills, Feb. 15, 1866, beloved by all who knew her. On the 9th of Septem- ber, 1873, he married Sarah E., daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Jones) Oakley, of Minisink. The

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present MIrs. Oakley is a granddaughter of John Oakley, who was connected with the American army under Washington at the time of its encampment near Newburgh, and who, after the army was disbanded, married and settled at Minisink.

Mr. Oakley has been an active business man for more than half a century,-a period reaching back to a time when the country was more thinly settled, business modes different, communication slow and often difficult. During this period the nation has passed through two wars and several financial panics of serious character and disastrous results. Through it all his business ventures have been uniformly suc- cessful, showing that his ability is of the best order, justifying the confidence so generally reposed in him in that respect.

As a citizen his voice and influence are always found on the right side of virtue and good govern- ment. Practicing industry, he commends it to others, regarding it an important source of health and happi- ness, a safeguard from vice, and in its providence for the future elevating men to a higher conception of their duty to themselves, their families, and fellow- men. His abilities, combined with a long and event- ful life, make him a good judge of men. Ile respects sincere convictions, especially those relating to reli- gion, and esteems those whose lives run parallel thereto. Few men in the county are better known or more respected.

CAPT. TIIOMAS N. HULSE.

His paternal grandfather, Gilbert, was born on Long Island, and settled in Wallkill, Orange Co., N. Y., about the year 1800. James W. and Sarah, who married IIugh Scofield, were his children.

James W., the father of Capt. ITulse, was born on Long Island, Aug. 17, 1770. When a young man he came to Orange County, and settled in Blooming- Grove, on the farm which has since been the Hulse homestead. By trade he was a tanner and curricr, and owned a tannery on the homestead, and for his day did a large business in his line. He married Rachel Nicholson, of Orange County, whose father was an officer in the Revolutionary war, and was under Arnold at Quebec and at the battle of Saratoga.

Their children were William, deceased; Maria, deceased ; Gilbert W., who was a surgeon in the In- dian war under Gen. Scott, and after the war settled in practice at the Grand Gulf, Miss. He subse- quently purchased the Lake Land plantation, for- merly owned by Col. Taylor, in Louisiana, upon which he remained until the late civil war, when he came North; Thomas N .; and Elizabeth, who mar- ried Benjamin Moffat and resides in Illinois. James W. Hulse died in Blooming-Grove, Feb. 18, 1813.

Capt. Thomas N. Hulse was born on the home- stead in Blooming-Grove, Oct. 31, 1810. Ilis father , dying when he was but a mere boy, he was carly thrown upon his own resources. At the age of eight

he commenced work, and his " school of experience" was severe and varied from his youth upward. In 1835, having a taste for navigation, he commenced life on the Hudson River as a clerk on the steamboat " Telegraph," running from Sing Sing to New York. This was the commencement of an active and suc- cessful business life on the Hudson which continued for twenty-five successive years. In 1840 he went on the " People's Line" between Albany and New York, and soon afterwards became captain of such well- known boats as the "South America," " Hendrick Hudson," " Francis Skiddy," and "North America." The passengers on the Hudson River boats in those days well remember the face and figure of Capt. Thomas N. Hulse. From 1849 until 1860, Capt. Hulse had charge of the entire floating property of the Erie Railroad, consisting of steamboats, barges, etc. He was also interested in and managed the boat "Thomas Powell" for a time. The last line boat of which he acted as captain was the " Francis Skiddy." There are but few men living in Orange County who so successfully represent the business life of a Hudson River steamboat as Capt. Thomas N. Hulse. During this period his home was in New York City, but in 1862, having resigned his position, he removed to the homestead in Blooming-Grove, where he has since resided. He has paid some atten- tion to farming, but of late years has led a retired life. Capt. Hulse has never courted or wished for public favor, and with the exception of being the candidate of his party for member of Assembly, a few years since, his name has never been placed be- fore the people for their suffrages. He married Eme- line Houton, of Vermont, in 1849. She died in 1876. Afterwards Capt. Hulse married Ann Eliza, widow of Edwin Hulse, and sister of Alden Goldsmith, Esq., of Blooming-Grove.

NATHANIEL D. WOODHULL.

Nathaniel D. Woodhull is a lineal descendant of Col. Jesse Woodhull, who was born at Mastic, Suf- folk Co., L. I., Feb. 10, 1735, and settled at Blagg's Clove, Orange Co., about 1753, upon 500 acres of land. He married Hester, daughter of Capt. Lewis Du Bois, of Orange County, by whom he had issue,-Nathaniel, Richard, Sarah, Renelihe, Hannah, Jesse, and Eben- ezer. He died Feb. 4, 1795. Richard, second son of Col. Jesse Woodhull, married Hannah, daughter of Judge William Smith, and their children were Jesse, William Smith, Nathaniel DuBois, and Ruth Hester Woodhull.

Nathaniel DuBois, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born Nov. 30, 1797. He married Frances Mandevill, and their children were Richard Wil- liam, Francis M., and Jacob, who died a young man. He lived and died on the Woodhull homestead in Blooming-Grove. Richard William was born Aug. 4, 1815. He married Ruth A. Strong, Dec. 14, 1837,

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and their children are Nathaniel D .; Adis E., a com- mission merchant of Chicago; Joseph Y., deceased ; Jacob M .; Richard S., deceased ; Ruth E., married Robert Beattie, of Little Falls, N. J .; Isabel L., died young ; and Laura F., who died in infancy. Richard W., a farmer of Blooming-Grove for many years, was afterwards engaged in the milk business in New York, and resides now in Iowa.

Nathaniel D. Woodhull was born on the homestead, Sept. 27, 1838. At the age of fifteen he went to New York City with his father, who established a general milk business there about 1848. In 1860 he, with Mr. George Gouge, of Campbell Hall, Orange Co., as partner, bought out the milk business of his father, which had become established at the corner of White and Church Streets. This partnership continued until 1870, Mr. Woodhull supervising the city trade, when they dissolved partnership, Mr. Gouge retiring from the firm. In 1872 he associated with him as partner Mr. J. W. Taintor, of New York, and from this date the firm-name has been N. D. Woodhull & Co. In 1865 he bought property on North Moore Street, and established his business name there, where it has since continued. Afterwards he opened a retail milk business on Thirty-second Street, with Pierson Sanford, of Warwick, and continued this until his death, in addition to his wholesale trade. In 1864 he bought the Woodhull homestead of 423 acres, and made it his summer residence. Mr. Woodhull was an emi- nently successful business man. He was known as the New York City " Milk-King," and was president of the Milk Dealers' Union of New York for many years. The Goshen Republican said at his death,-

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History of Orange County, New York, with illustrations and biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 158

Author: Ruttenber, Edward Manning, 1825-1907, comp; Clark, L. H. (Lewis H.) Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck Number of Pages: 1336

Author: Ruttenber, Edward Manning, 1825-1907, comp; Clark, L. H. (Lewis H.)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia, Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 1336