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Dewey Frankiin. p o Central Bridge, farmer, 75 acres, born in county In 182 1, bas held several town offices; wife Catharine Young. of Schoharle couuty, mar- ried In 1850, died in 1867; children two -Mary A. and Sarah L .; second wife Emily Young married In 1868; children one.
Dopp Charlee, p o Sioansville.
Dorn Jobn, p o Eeperance, farmer, 40 acrce, boro in Mont- gomery county, In 1816, eettied la county in 1530; wife Abigail Dean, born in county in 1821, married in 1839, died January 11, 1841, children two-Wil- Ham E., and Robert; second wife Jaue Deau, of county married in March, 1813.
Dorn William E., p o Esperance, farmer, 175 acres, born In county in 1840, bas been town cierk and overseer of poor; wife Elizabeth Devoe, of county, born In 1886, married iu 1860; children eleven-Lillie A. Jacob, John, Grant, Minnle D., William E. Jr., Mead, Mary J., Raiph, Roscoe C., and Charles R. Dwelly Jerome, p o Sioansville, farmer and etock dealer, 100 acree, burn in county in 1818; wife Augueta Quick, married November 2, 1880.
Dweily John H , p o Sioansville, carriage and elelgh manu- facturer aud blacksmltb, born in county In 1822. hae been asseseor; wife Adaline Crocker, born in county in 1822, married la 1816; children five- Oscar, Edwlo, Alida, Emma, and Helen.
Enders David, p o Central Bridge, farmer, 200 acres, born In county In 1819; wife Mary Gallup, of county. mar- ried in 1873; children one-Peter I. Fatber Peter 1. Endere, of county, born in 1798; wife Catharine Putnam, of Montgomery county ; children slx.
Endere Jacob P. farmer, born in county in 1792, dled in 1866; wife Eve, daughter of Jacob Kniekern, of couoty, born In 1,98, married in 1818; cblldren nine. Father Peter Endere.
Enders Peter, po Sioansville, farmer, 236 acres, born in county In 1828; wife Coruelia Van Vechten, of onunty, born in 1828, married In 1819; children four, Page, John, Eva, and Maggie.
Eudera David, p o Sloansville, retired farmer, born in coun- ty in 143. bas been rallroad commlaminner; wife Emma W., daughter of O. IL Williams, married In 140; chlidren nne Nancy. Father Jacob !'. En. Hiern.
Fethers D. i .. , p n l'operatica.
Fisher Jacoli, p n C'entrai Bridge, fariner, as sores, born la Albany county in 14 1, bettied la county in 1×20. has been justice of peace; wife Sophia Shall, of county boru in 1501. married In 1920, children nve
Foiler Thomas E., p a Sioanaville, retired farmer and car- peuter. 157 acres, born in Sobobario in 1-12: wife Elizabeth Davis horn in county in [413, inarrled in 1×32; children one - Mary I. , born lu 1810. Father Samnei D) Fuller, of Hartford ('o., Connsetient, born in 1%64, came to county in 1413, died In 1×12.
Gallup D. R., p o Sloansville, dealer in general merchandise, dry-goods, crockery, groceries, clothing, farming Implements and seed; Is postinaster at Sloana ville.
logan Isaac, p o C'entrai Bridge, retired merchant, carpen- ter and bullder, owns homestead, born in Aflauy county In 1×10, settled in ennoty lu 1×11; wife )lary A. Fluch, of Greene county, boru in 1411, married in 1×31 ; chlidreu twelve, and grandchildren forty- ΟΠΡ.
Houck Jaonb 11., po Central Bridge, farmer 15] acres, born in county April 20, 1-27; wife Diana Kelmer, of county, married in 1×30; children three -- Miunle K. Maggie K. and Mary.
Hunter Adam, po Esperance, general marbie and granite dealer, firm of Hunter & Swan, born In Scotland, in 1514, settled In county !! 1512; wife Kate Max. woil, of Sebenectady county, married In 1www; cbii. dren three. Robert Swan born in Eugiand, settiod In county in 14;6.
Jonee James, po Sloaosvlile, farmer, rented farm of 130 acrea, boru in ireland, in 1×21, settied in county in 1800; wife Nancy M. >wart, born in county In 142v. married in 1817: children seven.
Klmbali George K., p o Sioansville, farmer, born in county in 1839, baa held several town offices; wife Emina Montague of county, born in 1-15, married in 1874 Father Elijab Kimbie was born in Montgomery county in 1802, settled In county In 1-18, died in 1978, wagon manufacturer and farmer
Larkin Philip Q., farmer, 230 acres, born in county In 1504. dled In 18.0; wife Eliza F. daughter of l'eter Mann of county, born In 1521, married In 151; chlidren five. Father John Larkin.
Larkin Solomon, p o Lawyersvilic, farmerand bronme manu - facturer, born in county In 1811, has been asses. sor; wife Emma Wakeman, married in 1$13; chli- dren one-Charles W.
Larkin Jebiei, p o Sioausville, retired mercbaut, born in county in 1906, has been supervisor; wife julia Boyd af county, born lu 1×11; married in 1º6. Father Joba Larkiu.
Liddie Jobb, p o Esperauce, retired farmer, born lu County In 1802, settled In county In in 1509; wife Margaret Mcintosh, of Schenectady county, born lu 1410), married In May, 1828.
Maeon A. J., p n Sinansviiic.
Messenger Storra, p o Esperance, general jeweler and øll- veramit!i, born in Connecticut, October 13. 150. setticd in county in 181", has been supervisor and postmaster: wile Faunle U LeVergne of oounty. married in 109; children three-Sarab, George, aud Frances. Father Joel Messenger born in Massa- chusetts, in 1700, settied In nounty in 1817, died in 1850.
Moore G. W., p o Sioansville, farmer, 60 acres, born in couu- ty in 1837, baa been overseer of poor; wife Lucy Payne, of Otsego county, born in 1836, married in 1837; children four.
McDuffie William J., p o Esperance, merchant, born In ER- perance, in 1813, has been justice of pesce: wife Alice D. Currie, of county, married In iNf] Father Duncan McDuffle. Grandfather Angna MeDufils, au early settler from Scotland.
McMaster William, p o Sloansville, farmor, 108 acres, barn In county in 1828; wife Amanda Bromley, of Mont- gomery county. married In 1533; obildren three- Mary, Frances, and Carrie. Father Robert Mo- Master born in Montgomery connty, in 1,89, came to county in 1-05, died November, 1876.
Montaney John T., p o Esperance, farmer, 80 acres, born In county In 18:36, was soidier during the last war, enilsted In Company I, 142d N. Y. Vois last call and remained in service until end of the war, was wounded and draws a pension; wife Aivira Jones, born In Schenectady county in 1835, married in 1808; nhildren one-Cbaries.
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HISTORY OF SCHOHARIE COUNTY.
Montauey William C., po Esperance, farmer, 66 acres, born in county lu 1808; wife Rachel Rockwell, of Mont- gmery county, born in 1812, married lu 1×30; chil- dren five-Cinderllia, Sarah, R. James, John T., and Hlrain. Fsther James Montaney born in New Jersey. settied in county In 1800.
Rockwell Charles F., p o Esperance, farmer, 110 neres, born In county in 1456; wite Carrie Brard, of Mont- gomery county, born in 1861, married In 1879. Father Rufus Rockwell born in 1×15; wife Han- nab McDuffle, born in 181%, married in 1535; cbil- dren six.
Severson George H., p o Sloansvilie, farmer, and boot and shoe msnufscturer. 63 acres, born in county in 1818, was elected sssessor; wlic Elizabeth Medlas- ter, of county, horn January 31, 1821, married Oc- tober 17. 1811; children one-Lucy A born iu 1852. Father John Seversou born August 26, 1753, is a retired farmer living near Centrsi Bridge.
Severson John, po Central Bridge, retired farmer, born in Albany county, August 26, 1285; wife Margaret Vsn Woriner, of Albany county, born in 1758, mar- ried in 1×12. died in 1822; children nine, living six. Sererson Peter, p o C'entral Bridge, farmer, and boot nud shoe manufacturer, 30 acres, born in county April 5. 1825; wife Elizabeth Enders, of couuty, born in 1826, married In 1863, and died; children one- Edgar: second wife Mary Wilsey, of county, mar- ri-d March, 15-0. Parents John and Msrgaret Severson.
Sherburn Henry, po Esperance, mngnetle and electric phy- slcian, born in schenectady, in 1812, settled in county in 1841; wife A. L. Wood. of Schenectady county, born in 1816, married In 1838; children one. Rosanna, and one adopted child-sarah McCol- lum. Dr John Wood, father of A. L. Wood, was born in Rhode Island, settled in Schenectady coun- ty about 1800, snd died in 1955, wss a prominent physiclan for many years in Schenectady and Scho- harie countles.
Silveruail Misa Ann Maria. p o Esperance, born in county In 1825, sister Miss Jane E. Silvernail, of county, born in 1852, and they together own 80 scres land. Fath- er Conrad Silvernaii was born in Columbia county iu 18 1, came to county In 1827, died in 1876; wife Caroilne Link horn in Columbia county in 1800, quarried lui 1823, died In 1801; children six, living four.
Shout William F., p o Central Bridge, farmer, born in coun- ty in 1818, has been assessor; wife Christina M. Houck, marrled in 1862.
Slingerland Aaron, p o Sloangy lle, farmer, 200 acres, born In Cobleskill in 1:23; wife Ssrah Safford, of county, married in 1853; children two-Nora, and Charles G. Father Isaac A. Slingeriand, Grandfather Aaron W. Slingerland.
Stevena Mark W .. p o Sivansville, born in Columbla county March 11, 1-24, settled in county in 1833, has beeu justice, supervisor, and assessor; wife Mary A. Bero, of Albany: children two-Lucy K., and Phelps, who died June 8, 1869.
Storrs Messenger, p o Esperance.
Tubbs Jesse A., p o Esperance, farmer, 19 acres, born lu Charleston, Montgomery county, in 1810, settled in county in 1828, has been assessor, supervisor, jus- tice, and overseer of the poor; wife Mrs. Mary Mc- Duffie Cole. of county : married in 1831; children two-Joseph N. and George L.
Vannatta William L., po Esperance, farmer, S0 acres, born in Charleston, Montgomery county in 1818, settled in county In 1826; wife Caroline Brand, born in Montgomery county, in 1820, married in 1842. Fath- er Henry Vannatta.
VanDerveer Fitch C. p o Sloansvllle, farmer, 197 acres, boru In Montgomery county in 1822, settled In county In 1851; wife Ann Crocker, born in county In 1828; married in 1847. children three-Norman S., Harlow B .. and Allen W.
Van Vechten James, po Esperance, farmer. 230 acres, born in Rensselaer county in 1831, settied In county In 1832, has been justice, R. R. commissioner, and su- pervisor; wife Sophia Dietz, of county, born in 1834, married In 1853; children three-John P., Isaac C., and Lizzie May.
VanZandt Peter M., p o Grover'a Cornera, farmer, 98 acres, born in county in 1817, has been excise commis- sioner; wife Catharine Baumes, of county, born in 1819, married in 1851; children one -- George A.
Vunk Samuel, p o Sloansville, carpenter and builder, owna homestead, born in Montgomery county In 1833, settled In county in 1856; wife Miraida Montana, of county, born in 1847, married in 1860, died in 1878.
Vines J. E., p o Esperance. Vink Daniel, p o Sloansville.
FULTON.
Akeley Edgar, p o West Fulton, msson, born in Greena county in 1si0, settied In county in 1847, has been justice of peace and postmaster; wife Mary L. Kelley, born in Otsego county in 1816, marrled in 1465; children three. Parents, James aud Sally J. (Shutts) Akeley, of Greene county.
Akeley Frank, po West Fuiton, generai merchant, born In Schoharle county in 1851, has been deputy post- master; wife Eimira Zeh. married in 1881. Frank is the son of James and Sally (Shutts) Akeley, and commenced business in 1877.
Akeley John S., p o West Fulton, physician, born in Greene county in 1845. settled in county in 1449, was grsd- usted from Piriladelphis Medicst College snd com- nienced practice lu 18:3; wife Algenora, daugliter of Franklin and Delia A. Plianeuff, married lu 1869; children one-Mand.
Armlin Daniel, p o Breakabeen.
Becker Wiliam G, p o Fultonliam, farmer, born in Scho- hsrie county in 1824, has been town clerk; wife Sophia Zen, born in 1823, married in 1813: children three-Delia N., born in 1-44, George H., in 1817. and Mary L., in 1860. Father, Garret, was son of Willlam H. Becker. Grandfather. Henry Becker. was a Revolutionary soldier, and his father came from Germany.
Berglı Washington, p o Breakabren, retired merchant and farmer. born In county in 1817, has held various town offices, smong them that of supervisor; wife Sophia Weidman, born in Albany county in 1818; one child-Catbarine. I'nrents, Philip and Cath- arlne E. Bergh, the former a son of Abraham Bergh, whose lather came from Germany and set- tled in county previous to the Revolution.
Bergh Benjamin, p o Breakabeen, farmer, 100 acres, born in county in 1833; wife Mslinda Rickard. married in 1859: children six-Abraham J., John R., Katy, Luveria. Julia, Maggle.
Bergh David, p o Breakabeen, born In county in 1824, died In 1865; wife Sophia Mann. born in county in 1624, married in 1815; children three-Oscar D., Sidney, Harriet. Parents, Philip and Catharine Bergh.
Bice Minard R., po West Fulton, farmer and hop grower, born in county in 1846; wife Delia Pitcher, daugh- ter of Joseph L. and Marla Pitcher, boru in 1850, married in 1867; children two-Grant L. and Effie M. Parents. Davld ard Susan Bice.
Best William G., p o Fuitonhsm, farmer, born in county In 1844, has been town collector; wife Frances E. Baker, born in county in 1946, marrled in 1866; children two-Orvll, and Anna Augusta. Parents, Charles and Eliza Best.
Best Charles. p o Fuitonbam, farmer and retired merchant, born in county in 1831; wife Charity, daughter of Peter and Catbarine (Zeh) Mattice, married July 2, 1863; children four-Scott, born In 1871, Howard, in 18:4; Lotta May, in 1815, and Charles, fu 1878. Borst Peter H., p o Middleburgh, retired farmer, born in county in 1813; wite Nancy Efner. died and ieft slx children; second wife Ann E. Vroman, horn in 1809, married in 1876. Parents, Henry H. and Margaret (Cole) Borst.
Bouck George P., p o Middleburgh, farmer, born in county in 1836. Father, Bartholomew Bouck, born in 1279, died in 1855. Mother, Elizabeth Mattlce, born in 1799, died in 1854; children seven.
Bouck Charles, p o Fultonhsm, retired farmer, 700 acres, horu In connty In 1829, has been member of as- sembly and supervisor: wife Juliet Best, born in county in 1837, married in 1859: children four. l'arents, ex-Governor and Catharine (Lawyer) Bouck; children eleven, seven now llving.
Bunn Edwin H., p o West Fulton, farmer. 110 acres, born in county in 1828: wife Cynthia Mcad, died in 1865; second wife Emma Van Natter, of county, marrled in 1867; children two-Ettle M., Mary M. Father, William Bunu, of Montgomery county.
Chasc Charles H. p o Mineral Springs, farmer and hop grower, 80 acres, born in county in 1832; wife Mary J. Teller, born in 1839, married lu 1860; children two. John and Emma. Parents, John M. and Catharine Chase, of county. Cornelius Teller, Father of Mary J., born In county in 1805; wife La- vina Vroman, born in county in 1806, married in 1825; children eieven, seven now living.
Cook Charles, p o West Fulton, farmer, born in county in 1831; wife Maria O. Bailey, born in county in 1837, married in 1857; children ten, four living- Olive M., Clyde C., Louise Adelle, Flora M. Parents, Joseph and Polly Cook, who settled in county from Connecticut In 1792. 1
PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Finegan Michael, p o West Fuiton, general biackamith, horn In Ireland in 1428, settied in county August 24. 1819, wife Inn West. born in county in 1831, mar. ried in 1555; children six. Parents, Patrick and Ca· harine (Taff) Finegan, of Ireland
Foiand Jiartiu L., po Breakabren, farmer and hop grower, born in county in 1836; wifs Jane Whitbeck, born in county in 1836, married in 1:5%; chlidren cight. Parents. lienry and Maria Foland, the former a son of Martin Folaod, who was born in Duchess county and settied in Schoharie county before 1800.
Frecmyer William H., p o Brcakabeen, farmer, 850 acres. horn in county In 1821, itse been supervisor and assessor ; wife Emma. daughter of John D). and Gertrude Wilsey, of conuty, horn in 1810, tuarried in 1872; children two-Frank and John. l'arsots, John aad Catharios (Bartholomew) Freemyer, the former born in 1235, died in 1876, and the latter born in 1792, married in 1800; children ten, fre now living. Grandfather, Johannes Freemyer, whoss father was ons of carly German settiers of county, was born In county in 1743, dled in April, 1835; wife Dorothea Bouck, was born in county in 1751.
Getter Harvey, p o West Fulton, general biacksmith, horn in county in 1816; wife Elizabeth Miattice, married in 1868; chlidren two-Jlary and Charisy. Parents, David and Harriet Efner Geiter.
Getter Ilenry C., p o Fultonham.
Getter David, po Fultos.ham, generai blacksmith, born io county in 1810; wifs ilarriet Efuer, horn in county in 1815, married In 1835; children three-Jerome, born October 7, 1838; Harvey, November 16, 1846; Henry, June 16, 1853.
Goff Robert, p o Brenkabeen, rstired farmer, horn In Ai- bany county In 1808. settled in county in 1851; wife Eleanor Mosher, born In Columbia county in 1818, marrisd in 1837; children three-iielen E., born in 1810, Suean in 1842, died in 1878, and Martha E., born in 1850. Pareute, Robert and Mebltabel Goff, of Rhode Ieland.
Ham Philip W., p o West Fuiton, farmer and millsr, born in county in 1845; wi s Luanaa Gorss, born in 1813, married in 1874; children two-Lulu and Lavenie. Philip purchased mili in 1289, thres story. 41 hy 42, and engine room, three ruu of stone, for flour and feed, also a saw and pianing mili. Parents, Jere- miah and Sarah Ham
Ilannay Hamilton F, p o West Fulton, farmer and agent for agriculturai implements, born in county In 1837, has been justics of peace: wife Naoml Saf- ford, born in conuty in 1835, married in 1859; obii- dren sight. Parents, Aodrew A. and Betsy (Wliey) Hannay, of Aihany county, ceitisd in coun- ty about 1830.
flaynee Petar S., p o Fulton, farmer and broom maoufao. tursr, born in county in 1823; wife Margaret Rick- ard, horn in 1826, marrisd in 1813; children four, three eons and one daughter. Parents. Peter and Nancy Haynes, of couuty, aad tite former a eon of Jacob and Maria Haynes; Sons of l'eter S. are- Emmst, boru in 1843, (married Heien Vroman, in 1863; children thrse) John R., horn in 1855, and George B., in 1861.
Hiltz Gideon G., p o Breakaheen, farmer, born in county in 1809, died iu 18:2; wife Ellzabeth Zeh, born in 1813. married in t:31: ohildran eevan. Parents, George and Sophia Zeh Hiltz Parents of Mrs. Hiitz, Geo. and Jaos Bartholomew Zeb, the former ths eon of Joseph and Christina Zeb, hoth of Schoharie.
Holliday William E., p o Fuitonham, farmer and hop grower. horn in county in 1815, hae heen commissioner of highways. Parents, William and Amy Holliday, the former born in Westchester county, and the iatter in Schoharis county. W'ifs of William, Mar- garet. daughter of William and Margaret Brom- maghin, of Albany county, married in 1839; chii- dren five.
Hiite David, p o Breakabeen.
Holmes William, p o West Fulton, farmer, 200 acree, horn in Trentou, N. J., in 1783, esttied in county in 1800, has held eevsrai town officee; wifs Mary Goos, of Schobarle county, horn in 1796, married in 1812; children eight. liviug six-Rossman, liarvey, Sally Ano, Mary, Suean, John. l'arente, Jamee and Mercy Holmes, of New Jersey.
Keyeer Barney, p o Breakaheen, farmer aad hop grower, born in 1841; wife Eether N. Decker, born in 1840, married in 1871; children two-Adslhart and Floyd. Pareuts, Jaoob aud Laney Keyssr, both horn in 1801, the latter of whom; died .in 1856, and the former in 1880.
Lawyer Moses. p o Fultonbalu, physician, born in county In 1-01, died in 151; wife Elizabeth, daughter nf C'or- nellus and Eve Vroman, horn May 21. 19% married October 22. 1224; children four, two now living- Valentine 3, born lu 1-21. and Angeline, born in 1×2). Parents, Jacob, and Nancy Lawyer.
Lawyar Philip Bergh, po Fultonham, farmer, born In coun- ty In 1×22, has been assessor for righteea years; wife Mercy J., daughter of Abraham and Lucy A Deltz, bora In county 1n 1529, married in 1861, died November i7. 1-07: chlidren two Wi lat () and Kittin S. Father. Jacob J. Lawyer, and saother. Nancy Spraker, is now Uving, baviag been nce hundred years of age December, 1sm).
Lawyer Vaientino Mi, po Fnitonham, physician and mar- geon, born in county in 1521; wife Catharine, daughter of Jacob and Snsan Murphy, born In 1%7. married in 1966; children three-Gieoign ML. born in 1449, Henry D)., in 155, and Edwin V., in 1954. Parente of Vaientiae, Moses and Elizabeth law. yer. Jacob Murphy, born October 11, 1:99, died April 10, 1538; wife Susan Vroman. buru September 21, 1800, died January 9, 1-50; children three- Catharine; Mary 31. born lu 1:00; lieary born in 153-1.
Mabey George, p n Weet Fuiton, farmer, born in Delaware county in 1-20, settled in county in 180; wife Catharine Kappelyes, born In Schobarie connty In 1800, married in 1811. died 1n 1813; one child ; see. 00.1 wife, Elizabeth Wilson, dled in 1-30; children two; third wife Mlary Rowlaad, nf Lowville, N Y. married in 1831. Parents, Isaac and Rhoda Web. ster Mabey.
McNeil Walter, p o West Fulton, farmer, and pastor of Baptist church; wife Permeliia Eckerson, of coon- ty, married In 1834; children four. Parents, Samuel and Thankfui McNeli, the former from Vermont, and the latter from Schnbarie connty.
Mann Almerian, po West Fuiton, farmer, born in Albany county In 1827, settled in county in 1536; wife llan- nah Chapman, born in 1531, married in 1851; chil- dren thirteen, living tweive Jacob J., Theron, Rosa, Lillic, Julia, Josiah, Alice, Charies, Weiling. ton, Irving, Hattie, and Blurr. Parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Jiann.
Mann Josiah, po Fultonham, farmer, horn in Albany county In 1826; wife Dinah Miattice, born in 1833, married In 18&t; two adopted children-Charles and Mailo. da. Pareuta, Thomse J. and Eilzabeth (Weidman) Mann,
Mann John H., p o Miiddieburgh, farmer, 05 acres, born in Schobarie in 1919, has heeu supervisor and town superintendent; wife Maria, daughter of Daniel and Catharine (Vrnman) Barnard, born In 1818, married ia 1810; children four, twoliving-John B., and Weaithy A., the former born ia is15; wife Mary Resves, born in 1843, married in 1565 Par- ents of John Il., Peter W. and Nancy Miaou of Schoharie county.
Mattice Adam L., p o Middleburgh, farmer, born in couaty In 1803, has heid several town offices, among them that of ascensor; wife Diush Mattice, born in 1807. married In 1821; children four-Lawrence, Garret, Elizabeth, Dinab. Parents, Lawrence and Maria (Brown) Mattice. Grandfather. Conrad Mattice, was born In Germany and settied in the county prior to the Revolution, In which he took an active part.
Mattice Henry W., po Middiehurgh, farmer, 130 acres, born in county in 1821, hae heen overseer of the poor ten years; wife Eve lianes, born In 1819, married in 1840; children nine. Parents, Ilenry and Eliza- betir Mattice, the former a son of Conrad.
Mayhan John S., p o Brsakaheen, generai merchant, born in county in 1838, has been school commissioner; wife Mina Choate, born in 1517, married 1n 1866, died in 1871; second wife Mary C., daughter of Jacob W. and Susan (Bergh) Zeh, was born in 181;, married in 1877. Parents John and Susan May- han.
Mitcheli William 11., p o Fultonham, farmer, born in connty in 1828, has held office of assessor and others; wife Elmira Bico, born in 1810, married in 1859; children two-Frank R. and Charies D. Parents, Samnel and Poily (Smith) Mitcheil, the former of Duchees, and the latter of Schoharie county. Mr. Mitcheii's present residence and farm was for- meriy one of the most prominent Tory headquar- ters and was oace confiscated.
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HISTORY OF SCHOHARIE COUNTY.
Murphy Peter, p o Fultonham, farmer. born in oounty in 1804, has been supervisor and poormaster; wife Catharine, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Borst, married lu 1837; children nine, seven living. Father, Timothy Murphy, born in Virginia in 1756, came to county as soldier of the Revolution, died in Juue, 1818, aged sixty-two years; wife Margaret Feek, of Schoharie county, married before the close of the war, died in 1807; children uine, three now living.
Neison Stephen, p o Breakabeen, merchant, born in Greene county in 1813, settleo in county in 1841, has been postmaster; wife Betsey Ann Jones, married in 1843, died in 1855; children four; second wife Eliza C. Bergh, married in 1856; childreu two.
Reeeo John, p o West Fulton, farmer and hop grower, 107 acres, boru In Germany iu 1828, settled in county in 1845; wife Catharine Sparbeck, born in 1838, married in 1861; children three-Andrew, Sanford, Charlee. Parents, Andrew and Barbara Reese, born in Germany, came to this country in 1845, he dled in 1874, and the latter ie etiil living at the age of eighty years.
Reynolds John A., p o Weet Fulton, farmer, born in Albany county in 1839, eettled in county in 1854; wile Phebe, daughter of Christopher and Delaney Ross- man, born In 1830, married in 1862; children four- Deianey, George. Liiiian, Irving. Parants, Elipha- let and Hannah Reynolds, of Albauy county.
Reynolde Edward, p o West Fulton, farmer, born in Albany county in 1842, settled in county in 1854; wife Ophelia Hoimes, born in 1850, married in 1866; children three-Carrie E., Morris, Elroy. Father, Eiiphalet Reynolds.
Rickard Johu, p o Middieburgh, farmer, born in county in 1844; wife Cornella C. Haynes, born in 1816, married in 1865; children two. George Rickard, brother of Jobn and David, was born in county In 1846. Parents, Jonu and Lydia (Beliinger) Rickard, the former born iu 1800 and the latter in 1808. The great grandparents of John were born in Ger- many and settled in couuty in 1750.
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