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paid by John Hartson. On August 18 the church adopted the covenant and articles recommended by the association. In November, Brother Nathan Bundy began to preach to the church ; the only additions during the year were by letter, two. In September of the next year Brother Nathan Bundy was called to ordination. During 1834 one was baptized and five added by letter.
In April, 1835, Elder Bundy left the church to labor in Hartwick. The following November Elder R. T. Smith came to labor with the church, and two were baptized and four added by letter. The year 1836 was one of prosperity ; twenty-eight were baptized, seven added by letter, and two by experience. It is recorded: " We appreciate, with grati- tude to God, the final adjustment of the matter of misun- derstanding and difference heretofore existing," ete. In December gave Elder Smith a call for one year, from Jan. 1, 1837, to pay him $300, furnish his wood, and move a load of goods from New Haven, N. Y. The Burlington church wishing his services a part of the time, this church accepted his labors three-fourths of the time, and he labored in this way through the year, during which thirteen were baptized and four added by letter. At the last meeting of this year S. B. Beckwith was chosen clerk. In January, 1838, the church formed itself into a Bible society, and appointed proper officers for such a society. In the early part of 1838, Elder Lyman Wright began his labors with the church, and eight were baptized and five added by let- ter. Elder Wright continued his labors through 1839, and received $250. During the year four were added by letter, and the following was adopted :
Whereas, The increasing light of the present day on the subject of temperance shows how imperative is every Christian's duty on that matter ; therefore,
Resolved, That if any member of this church shall still continue to use intoxienting drinks as a beverage, or furnish it for those in their employ to be so used, they do it to the grief of the church.
The labors of Elder Wright continued through 1841 for $250, and use of parsonage; E. N. Bradford was chosen deacon ; three were baptized, eight added by letter. In November, 1841, Elder Wright closed his labors as pastor. A protracted meeting had been held in the early part of the year ; twelve were baptized, four added by letter. In August another council to adjust difficulties was held, con- sisting of S. Gregory, II. A. Smith, and D. Cutler. From November, 1841, to April, 1842, the church was supplied by Elder Robinson, and during the remainder of 1842 Brother Z. Smith, a licentiate, supplied the church ; eleven were added by letter. Brother Z. Smith continued his labors till April, 1843. After June, Brother J. W. Crumb supplied the church. July 12, the church passed the fol- lowing :
Resolved, That American slavery, under all possible circumstances. is sinful : that its essential ingredients are those flagrant violations of God's law and the righi- of man which the Bible everywhere condemns ; and it becomes the duty of every Christian to labor, an.1 constantly pray, for its speedy and peaceful abolishment.
About this time Abby Kelly found her way to this place. and to the ears and hearts of some of the people, and the year was one of anxiety to the lovers of Zion, and of ex- citing contention with the troublers of Israel ; and on No-
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member 20 a special church-meeting was held ( Elders D. Cather and S. Hutchins being present), at which some making confessions were made, the resolution of July was refused, and the church resolved, " That we will not fellow- ,up the slave-holder, nor those that fellowship the slave- L.ster," and the aggrieved brethren expressed themselves mated, considered the slave question settled, and so far, their dificulties removed. During the year three were topezzel, and four added by letter.
In 1814 the church was supplied on communion seasons ty neighboring pastors until May, when Elder H. Turner levame pastor, continuing through the year ; difficulties were experienced, growing out of the resolutions of the previous year ; one was baptized and two added by letter. In 1515 one was baptized and two added by letter. II. Garlick suppFed the church from the fall of this year until the following spring. At the first covenant meeting of 1-46. C. V. Hartson was appointed clerk, in place of S. B. Boy. with, deceased. This was a year of much trial on matters arising from settled questions of two years before ; ho pastor ; five were added by letter. In the beginning of 1-47. Eller Pease labored successfully with the church ; "IMEN were confessed and wanderers returned ; eight were »Hel by baptism and three by letter. In July, Elder Homer Clark began his labors as pastor, and continued until March of the following year. In July, 1848, Elder C. P'ninton became pastor, and so continued till laid aside by the sickness which resulted in his death, June 12, 1850; during the year one was baptized and eight added by letter. 1.in: 1 -19 four were baptized and one added by letter. 1. Jer L .. Bolton was pastor from June, 1850, to April, 1-33. In 1850-51 three were added by letter each year. In 1-53 two were added by letter and one by experience. I'ru Aug. 20, 1853, to May 20, 1860, a period of over > wen years, there were no additions, and for four years of the time no record of the church was kept. Elder O. Brandt labored with the church one year from May, 1853; after which, till 1860, preaching was had but occasionally. The church diminished in numbers and the lovers of Zion were in sadness. At the beginning of 1860, Elder S. P. Way came to labor with the church a part of the time, and continued so till June, 1863; during that time five were baptized and one added by letter. After April, 1864, there was no communion and but occasional preaching until January, 1869, when Elder O. N. Fletcher came to lahwer with the church. His labors, by the blessing of God, were successful in the revival of his work ; nine were bap- tir , six added by letter, and one by experience, while the influence and condition of the church was greatly enlarged and improved. During the year the house of worship- which was built during the pastorate of Elder Lyman Wright-was repaired and rofurnished. At the beginning of the year 1870, Elder Fletcher left for another field, and 1. ler Il Garlick began his labors with the church. He remained until 1872, and was. succeeded by D. C. Potter, of Madison university. He left in 1872, and the church was without a pastor until January, 1874, when Rev. J. II. Verilen began his labors. In 1875 he closed his puis- Borde, and the pulit was vacant until 1877, when the present pertur. Rev. L . Rury, asumed the charge. The
church is prosperous and has a membership of thirty-three souls.
RICHFIELD LODGE, NO. 162, F. AND A. M.
On April 15, 1SOS, a convention of Free and Accepted Masons was held in Richfield, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of forming a lodge of Masons to be held in said town. The convention, after considering the subject, adopted a resolution to petition the grand balze for a dispensation, and recommended James Hyde for Master ; E. Pringle, Senior Warden; and James Mark- ham, Junior Warden. A dispensation was granted. and Elijah H. Metealf, deputy Grand Master, installed the fol- lowing-named persons as officers on Sept. 15, 1808: James Hyde, Master; E. Pringle, Senior Warden; James Mark- Ham, Junior Warden ; Jacob Brewster, Secretary ; Jolin Dunsmore, Treasurer ; Cyrus Robinson, Senior Deneon ; Jabez B. Hyde, Junior Deacon ; Roswell Starr and Daniel Randall, Stewards; John Miller, Tyler.
In April, 1857, a dispensation was granted by the grand lodge for the removal of Riebfield lodge to Schuyler's Lake, where the first meeting was held May 6, 1857.
The present officers are as follows, viz. : B. W. Lidell, W. M .; L. S. Henry, S. W .; J. W. Fitch, J. W .; L. O. Veber, Secretary; G. D. Lathrop, Treasurer; W. I. Philipps, S. D. ; R. D. Smith, J. D. ; P. Anderson, Tyler.
The lodge is now iu a prosperous condition, and has a membership of seventy-two.
MILITARY RECORD.
The following enlisted to fill the quotas of this town in the late Rebellion :
John Andrus, enl. in Co. D, 146th Regt., in 1863; died at Newbern, N. C. Halsey S. Arnold; died in New York.
Horace Acker.
Julin Arnoldl.
Hiram Barber, enl. in the 152d Regt. in Oct. 1862; woun led.
Robert Burke, enl. in 6th N. Y. Cav. in 1862.
Chas. Brisbin, eul. in the 152d Regt.
William Bliss, enl. in 1863.
Thos. G. Burgess, enl. in the 6th Car., Sept. 6, 1863; discharged for disability, broken shoulder ; re-enl. in Co. K, 15th Cav. ; killed at Petersburg, Sagt. ". 1864.
John Bush, enl. in Co. L, 2d Art., Jan. 5, 1864; died.
John Buckley, onl. in the navy.
Edward Butler, enl. in the navy.
John Brown, ent. in the regular army.
Jacob F. Brunner, enl. in the regular army.
John 11. Chappell, enl. in Co. A, Ist Art., Ang. 14, 1862.
Frederick A. Chappell, enl. In Co. A, Ist Art., Ang. 14, 1862.
Charles W. Chappell, ent. in Co. F, Ahh Regt.
Jerome Carter.
Taber Card. enl. in Co. A, Ist Art., Sept. 21, 1864.
Clark W. Dickey, ent. in Co. A, Ist Art., Aug. 14, 1862. George Doty, enl. in the 76th Regt.
D. Dorr, enl. in Co. L, 2d Art , Dec. 30, 1863 ; died.
James Evans, enl. in Co. A, Ist Art., Dec. 31, 1861.
Chas. 11. Fenton, enl. in the 121st Regt.
William L. Fenton, rul. in the 191-t Hegt.
Lewis Fairchild, enl. in Co. 1, 2d Art., Jan. 5, 1:61.
Sheaman Fay, enl. in Ist Eng.
Patrick Franklin, ent. in the AM Rest.
Frank Fisher, Pul. in The regnlars, Sept. 13, 1-64.
Adelbert Groou, ent. in the 2.1 Cav.
John Griffith.
Robweit Hinck, endl. in the Hth Regt.
Orville Hinck, cul. in the 21st Regt. ; killed in battle.
Andrew J. lintley, enl. in Co. F, 12Isl Regt., Ang. 20, 1962.
Damon Highje, enl. in Co. A, Ist Art., Ang. 14. 1and.
Milom Thighis, Pul. in Po. A, Ist Att., Ang. 11, 15G2; promote Ito 2d !ter].
Emanuel House, ent. in the 4th Regt .; died.
lind-, rul. in Co. B, 1524 Regt., liest lient. ; died. Thomas T. Haight, enl. in Co. b, Mit Art.
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Willlam D. Hladsell, enl. In Co. A, 12th Cav., Ang. 1802; died.
William Ilassett, ent. in Co. F, 12let Regt., Ang. 20, 1862; wounded. Thomas Hassett, enl. In Co. F, 121st Regt., Aug. 20, 1862; wounded. Charles Hadsell, enl. in Co. L, 2d Art., Jan. 5, 1864; died at Andersonville. John Ilull, enl. In Co. L, 20 11. 1., Jan. 5, 1865 ; dird. Orion Haight, enl. in Co. L, 20 11. A., Dec 30, Is64; lost leg at Farmville. Dennison Hassett, enl. in Co. L, 2d II. A., Jun. 1, 1864.
Laurentiue Iligbie, enl. in Co. A, I-t L. A., Dec. 31, 1863.
Ansen W. Johnson, enl. in Co. F, 12Ist Regt., Aug. 23, 1862; in battle of Chan- cellorsville.
Henry W. Jones, enl. In the 1st Eng. Richard Jolenson, enl. In the regular army, Sept. 12, 1864.
Edward Kidder, enl. in the 121st Regt. Jacob Koster, enl. In the regular service, Sept. 12, 1864.
Thomas Kelley, enl. in the regular service, Sept. 13, 1864. Lorin Kriell, enl. in the 121-t Regt., Sept. 3, 1864.
John Helter.
Sylvester Loomis, enl. in the Ist Regt. Cav.
Leonard Love, enl. in the 21 Regt. Cav.
Joseph Landsdale, enl. Sept. 7, 1864.
Michael Lawter, eul. in the navy, in 1864.
Wallace W. Mattison, enl. in the 121st Regt., in 1803.
Alleu Mattison, enl. in the 121st Regt.
Joseph McArtlınr.
Daniel Mott, enl. in the 2d Regt. Cav. ; died at Anderson ville.
Jamies A. Mason, enl. in the 121st Regt.
Chas. Morey, enl. in the 121-t Regt.
Noel Myers, enl. in Co. L, 2d II. Art., Jan. 5, 1864.
Erastus Merrill, eu1. in Co. L, 2d IL. Art., Jan. 5, 1864.
Jolin MeLachlan. enl. in the navy, Sept. 3, 1864; substitute for W. W. Wood. Ceylon Niles, col. in the 1st Eng.
Chas. Noyes, en1. in the 34th Regt.
George Norton, enl. in Co. D, Ist Eng., Nov. 10, 1861; died at Hilton Head, Ang. 2, 1863.
Albert Norton, died April 22, 1862. Chus. Pickens, eul. in the 121st Regt.
Ilarlon Pickens, enl. in Co. A, Ist Art., Ang. 14, 1862; dis. July 1, 1865.
David Pratt, sergt., enl. in the 2d Cav. ; died in New York.
James Palmer, enl. in the 121st Regt.
Joseph M. Plans, enl. in Ist Art., Sept. 14, 1862.
David Pullien, enl. in Co. L, 2d II. Art., Dec. 21, 1864.
Nathaniel Pierson, enl. in Co. L, 2d II. Art., Dec. 24, 1804.
John Phillips, enl. in Co. A, Ist Art., Sept. 3, 1864.
Thomas l'earson, enl. in the navy, Ang. 31, 1862.
John Quinlan, enl. in the navy, July 30, 1864. Henry Rowell, enl. in the 26th Regt.
Delos Rose, q .- m. sergt., eul. in Ist Art., Aug. 14, 1862.
Griffin Reno, surg. in the 66th Regt.
Lee C. Stone, enl. in Co. A, Ist Art., Aug. 14, 1862 ; dis. in January, 1863. John Sweet.
Chas. W. Scudder, enl. in the Ist Eng.
Sauinel C. Smith, enl. in the 1st Eng.
William R. Sweet, enl. iu Co. E, 152d Regt., Aug. 2, 1864; died in Washington, Sept. 16, 1864. Wallace W. Smith, enl. in 1st Eng. Elwin Small. Hiram Sonile.
Alexander Stanton, enl. in Co. L, 2d II. Art., Dec. 31, 1863 ; dis. for disability. Edwin D. Spoenburg, enl. in Co. L, 21 II. Art., Dec. 21, 1863; dis. for disability. Chas. Smith, enl. in the regular urmy, in 1864.
James A. Taft, enl. in Co. F, 121st Regt., Aug. 20, 1862 ; 2d lieut.
Carlton Taylor, enl. in the 2d Cav.
Elisha Town, eul. in Co. L, 2d II. Art., Dec. 30, 1863.
Daniel Pomeroy Van Court, enl. in the 34th Regt.
George 1I. Vun Court, enl. in Co. L, 2d 11. Art., Dec. 28, 1863; died in 1864. Engene Van Court, enl. in Co. A, Ist Art., in September, 1864; died iu 1864. llenry Wakely, enl. in the cavalry.
Jerome Worl, eul, in the 21 Cav.
William Wilbur, ent. in the cavalry. Francis Waldron.
John C. Walworth, enl. in Co. L, 20 11. Art., Jan. 5, 1864.
FrGerick Worthinget, enl. in the regular service ; substitute for Delevan Huntley.
P. Bliss, enl. in Co. L, 31 11. Art., Jan. 1, 1864.
Herman II. Wood, enl. in lst Cav., Sept. 21, 1864.
Matteson W. Wallace.
CHAPTER XLI. TOWN OF HARTWICK.
Organization-Geographical-Topographical-Named in Honor of John Christopher Hartwick-Copy of Indian Deed-Land Con- veyed-The flartwick Patent-Hartwick's Eccentrieities-Woman Ilater-Climbing the Fence-Ile Visits the Cabin of a Tenant- Retires-Leaves Disgusted-ilis Death-Burial-Will-Early Set- tlers and their Locations-Incidents-Interesting Relies-Initial. Events-First Town-Meeting-Supervisors and Town Clerks from 1864 to 1878-Present Town Officials-Agricultural and General Statisties-Area-Assessed and Equalized Valuation-Population from 1810 to 1876.
THE territory embraced within the boundaries of this town originally comprised a portion of the old town of Otsego, and was formed March 30, 1802. It is located near the geographical centre of the county, and bounded as follows : on the north by Otsego and Burlington ; on the east by Otsego and the Susquehanna river, which separates it from Middlefield ; on the south by Milford and Laurens ; and on the west by New Lisbon and Burlington.
Its surface is a hilly upland, the highest summits being 200 to 350 feet above the valleys. The soil is well adapted to agriculture, and consists chiefly of a gravelly or sandy loam, in some localities intermixed with elay. The town is drained by several small streams, which flow into the Susquehanna, and the east branch of the Otego creek. There are two miniature lakes in the town, one called Little pond, located in school district No. 11, in the east part. and Arnold lake, in the southern part, near Bowe Hill, in district No. 15.
This town derived its name from John Christopher Hart- wick, who, on the 29th day of May, 1752, received a deed from the Indians, embracing nearly the whole territory lying within its present boundaries.
As a matter of interest, we reproduee below a copy of the Indian deed by which this grant was conveyed to Mr. Hartwick, now on file among the Indian deeds in the sec- retary's office :
To all whom these presents shall come or may in any wise concern, We, Abraham Petersen, Wilhelin Darghiores, Ilendrick Sarighouna, Native Indians, and sole and absolute proprietors of Canjohare, in the county of Albany, and Province of New York, send Greeting : Know ye, that for aud in consideration of the sum of one hundred pound to us in hand, paid and delivered before the Executing of these Presents, by the Hands of John Christopher Hartwick, for and in the name of our Most Gracious Sovereign. King George the Second, the Receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge ourselves lo be therewith fully satisfied. Contented, and paid, bave Granted, Bargained, sold, and released, and do by these Presents for us and our lleirs forever Grant, Bargain, und Sell, alien, Release. enfeoff and confirm and forever quit Claim unto our most gracious Sovereign, King George the Second, All that Tract of Land situace. lying, and being on the south side of the Mohawks River, bounded iu the manner following. viz. : Beginning on the West side of Susque- hanna River, at Northerly bounds of a Patent grantedl to Aaron Bratt, Volekred Van Veghten, aml others, and running from thenec up the said River Six Miles to a Young Lime Tree, standing near said River, marked with X W 1554, extending in Breadth form said River into the Woods Six miles, together with all and every the Mines, Minerals, and Oares of what kind soever standing, growing. being or to be found in or upon any part or parcel thereof, and all other the Hereditaments and Appartenances to the said Trace belong- ing or in any wise appertaining, and the Reversion aud Reversi ms. Remainder and Remainders, Rents, Issues, and Proffits thereof, and of every part and parcel thereaf, and af the Estate, Right, Titt,
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DR.WM. L. HURELLE.
MRS. JANE HURELLE.
PHOTOS BY G W SMITH, COOPERSTOWN
RESIDENCE OR DR WILLIAM L. HURELLE, SCHUYLER'S LAKE, OTSEGO CO. N.Y.
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VIEW FROM HIGHLANDS EAST SIDE OF R.R. RESIDENCE OF CYRUS SHORT, HARTWICK OTSEGO CO NY
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RESIDENCE &F B.W LIDELL , EXETER. OTSEGO Co.,NY
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Interest, property Possession, Claim and Demand whatsoever of us on! each and every of us either in law or Equity, of in or lo tho as. renard Tract or parcel of Land, or every part of pared thereof, To base and to hold the said Tract of Land, and all and singular .Ser the Premises aforesaid, With their and every of their Here- 4.tatoents and appurtenances, in and by tho Presents mentioned or intended to be granted and Released, as aforesaid, uulo our most Gracious Sovereign King George the Second, his Heirs and Sueces- mes, to and for his and their sole and ouly proper use, benefit, and retour forever. In Witness whereof, We have bercunto set our Hands and seals, this Twenty-ninth day of May, in the Twenty- wienth year of his said Majesty's Reign, Annoque Domini, ono thousand seven hundred aud fifty-four.
ABRAHAM PIETERSEN, A S his
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mark.
his
HENRY x SARIGHOANA,
[L.s.]
quark.
his
WILHELM DARGOURER,
3
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mark.
his
HENDRICK IP PETERSEN, [L.S.] mark. his
NICHOLAS N CARAGHIARTATLI, [L.S]
mark.
bis
BRAND × ROGHISDICKA, [L.S]
mark.
ABRAHAM
his X ROSENDAN, [L.S.] mark.
her
RUTH X DARAGHIONKA, [L.S.] mark.
PAULUS PETERSEN, [L.S.]
Scaled and Delivered in the Presence of
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WHASNER X RAGSER, [L.S.] mark. his WILLIAM X mark. CONNINGHAM, [L.S.]
We, the Subseribers, in Behalf of the whole Castle of Canjoharee, do acknowledge to have received of John Christopher Hartwick the zum of one hundred pounds, York Currency, being the full considera- tion agreed for the within-mentioned Traet of Land. Witness our Hands and seals this 29th day of May, 1754.
his
NICKU'S,
[L.s.]
mark.
PAULUS,
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DAVID,
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I du certify that the Indian Proprietors of tho within-mentioned Tiart of Land, have acknowledged in my Presence the sale of said I and to Mr. John Christopher Hartwick ; also, the Receipt of the Insideration Money: likewise scaled and Delivered the Within Peut in my presence, and seemed very well Contented therewith. fiiven under my Hood this 29th day of May, 1754.
WM. JOHNSON.
1 do hereby certify that the Tract of Land mentioned in tho within-written deed, was surveyel in the Presence of the above- mentioned Niekus, Paulas, and David, by Mr. Peter Van Drisen,
before the Executing said Decd. Given under my Hand this 50th of May, 1754.
CADR. COLDEN, JUNR., Dept. Supt.
The tract of land conveyed by this instrument contained 21,500 acres, lying within the following boundaries, viz. : " Beginning in the northwesterly bounds of a certain tract of land granted by letters patent to Volkert Oothout. John De Witt, and others, where the river issuing out of the lake ealled Otsego erosses the aforesaid northwesterly bounds of the aforesaid tract of land granted to Volker: Oothout and others, and runs thenee west four hundred and eighty chains; thenee north four hundred and eighty chains ; thenee east four hundred and eighty chains to the said river issuing out of the said lake Otsego. Then along the west side of the said river as it runs to the place where this traet of land first began."
Mr. Hartwick now met an unexpected barrier. Although the deed for this land was executed, the purchase-money paid, and the traet surveyed, it was necessary, before he could enter into possession of the land, to obtain letters patent of King George II. In this he finally succeeded. and on April 22, 1761, he received the long-looked-fir document.
About ten years before the Revolution, Mr. Hartwick comineneed a elearing near the outlet of Otsego lake. but upon learning that it was not on his purchase he abandoned it. From this period until the elose of the Revolution he wandered about the country as a missionary, preaching the gospel. At the close of the war he returned to his patent, and began the establishment of a colony. He in- tended to found a colony in which education and Christi- anity should be the rule, not the exception, and in further- anee of this scheme the following conditions were attached to each lease executed : "Be it remembered that amy! ! the conditions on which the validity of this instrument de- pendeth, the following is intended to be the principal et .... viz. : That the grantee be, or become, within a year's time from the date of these presents, a parishioner to all iutente and purposes, which consist iu the following particulars. viz. :
" 1st. To acknowledge the grantor, John Christopher Hartwiek, or his substitute, for his pastor, teacher. spiritual counselor.
" 2d. To behave himself to him, with his family, agree- ably to this relation.
"3d. To attend regularly, deeently, attentively. and de- voutly, Divine service and instruction, performed and given by the said J. C. Hartwick or his substitute.
" 4th. To aid and assist, according to his ability. in building and repairing church, parish-, and school-house.
" 5th. To keep his children and servants to seland an 1 eatechization until they are fit to be confirmed. if todiz 1 in infancy, and if not until they are fit to be baptized a ... admitted to the Lord's supper."
The letters patent of the tract of land mentionet al ... were issued to Mr. Hartwick and ten others. sevenet'ai a relinquished their claims to him, thereby leaving hia : . owner of eight-elevenths of the entire property. tract was divided into rleven shares, estimated to endr .. 2000 acres each. The sections farthest south, one and two
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were allotted to Derrick Leffarts and Godfrey Bangor ; the third to the tenth inclusive, containing 16,000 acres, to J. C. Hartwick ; and the eleventh, near Cooperstown, to Theodore Frelinghuysen and Elizabeth Cooper.
May 13, 1791, he constituted Judge William Cooper as his agent, and before the close of the year nearly 13,000 acres were leased or sold to thirty-four proprietors, for ten years, at the annual rental of one shilling per acre, with the privilege of purchasing at fourteen shillings per acre.
In speaking of himself, he says, " My name is Johannes Christopher Hartwig, which the English, according to their dialect, pronounce and write Hardwick, a native of the dukedom of Sax-Gotha, in the province of Thuringia, in Germany, sent hither a missionary preacher of the gospel, upon petition and call of some Palatine congregations in the counties o" Albany and Dutchess, ete."
He was a peculiar man and a determined woman hater. His life would seem to warrant the assertion that he re- garded woman as
" A bosom serpent, A domestic evil, a night invasion, And a mid-day devil."
It was no uncommon thing for him, if he saw that he was about to meet a woman on the road, to cross over, or even to leap a fence in order to avoid her. It is said that on one occasion, when he was disturbed in preaching by the presence of a dog, he exelaimed, with much earnestness, that they had better keep their dogs and children at home, and it would not be much matter if they kept their women there too.
The following ineident is also related by Dr. Pohlman : "I was told by a former resident of this valley that when this country had ouly begun to be inhabited,-and he was among the first to bring hither his household goods,-he was surprised one evening by a visit from his eeeentrie landlord. My informant was then a young man, and he and his wife occupied a log hut, in which there was only one bedroomr and one bed.
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