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Rickard David li., p o Middleburgh, farmer, born in county in 1836; wife Weaitby Ann Mattice, born in 1838, married in 1859; children four.
Roesman William, p o West Fultou, hotel proprietor, born in county in 1830; wife Lucinda Reynolds, born in 1836, married iu 1856; children three. Parente, Christopher and Laney Rossman.
Rosaman Benjamin, po Weet Fuiton, farmer, 185 acree, born in county in 1834; wife Lucinda Spencer, born in oounty in 1839, married in 1856; children eix. Parents, Reuben and Polly Roseman.
Shaffer Joseph A., p o Breakabeen, farmer, born in county in 1853; wife Celia A. Keyser, born in 1855, married in 1876; children one. Parents Christiana and Jacob L. Shafer.
Shaier John H. W., p o Weet Fulton, farmer 80 acree, born in county in 1813, has been school superintendent and teacher many years; wife Polly A., daughter of Charies and Polly Dayton, of Connecticut, boru iu Delaware county in 1813, married in 1836; ohil- dren four, one living-Alieu born in 1849. Parents Rufus Shaler, born in 1764, came to county in 1805, died in 1861, aud Hannah (Coie) Shaler, born in 1775, married in 1796, died in 1833.
Sbaver Moses, po West Fulton, farmer, 87% acrce, born in county in 1827, has been town coliector; wife Louise Robbins, born In 1834, marrled in 1854; chil- dren eix-Phebe born iu 1864, Alice in 1866, George in 1869, Joeeph in 1871, Frank in 1874, and Emma in 1877. Parents, George and Jane (Mulford) Shaver. Parents of Mrs. Shaver, John and Phebe Robbins, settled in county in 1817.
Silliman David, p o West Fulton, farmer, and retired M. E. clergyman, born in Delaware county, In 1828, set- tled in 1868, wife Elizabeth Evans, of Michigan, married in 1858, dled in 1859; one chlid; second wife L. C. Dayton, of Delaware county, married in 1867, children three.
Spiokerman Orson, p o Weet Fultou, farmer, born in Fuiton, in 1845, has been supervisor and justice of peace; wife Huidah Rossman, born in 1846, married in 1869. Orson eniisted in 44th N. Y. Regiment, Co. D, in 1861 aud served two years.
Spickerman George, p o West Fulton, farmer, born in county in 1824, hae been aesessor and supervisor; wife Nancy M Adams, married in 1848; children seven- Rozella, John, Herman, Myron, Seth A., Romeiiia, Jane. Parents, John and Mary Felter Spicker- man, the former of whom settied In county in 1820, was a member of assembly and justice of the peace.
Stewart Frederick, p o Fultonham, horn in Connecticut in 1795, settled in county about 1800, died Aprii 5, 1876: wife Eiecta Hubbard, born in 1800; married November 10, 1823, died June 26, 1814; children Richard A., born Jniy 3, 1836, Harriet F, In 1841, Robert iu 1825, Lorenzo iu 1833, Abigail in 1832.
VanVoris George, po West Fniton, farmer, and apiarist, born in Albany county in 1822, settied in county in 1832, has heid many town offices; wife Phebe Fancher, boru in Albany county in 1821, married In 1843, died in 1858; children ten, seven now living; second wife Nancy Morey, born in Schobarie coun- ty in 1824, married in 1860. Parents of George, Josepb burn in Long island, and Hannah (iiicks) Van Voris born in Schoharle county, both moved to county in 1832, and died there
VanVorls Walter, po West Fulton, general merchant, born in county In 1819: wife Sarah Baker. married in 1872; one child-Libble. Parents. George and Phebe Van Voris.
Vroman David J . p o Miiddieburgh, farmer, born in county in 1819, hae been supervisor and overseer of poor; wife Minerva Lake, born in Greene county in 1818, married in 1812; children five-Mary, Wil- liam, Anna, Charlotte B, Sarah L. Parents of Mrs. Vroman, Reuben and Poily J. Lake. Parente of David, Jolin D., and Christianns Vroman. Oid homestead ot which David owns a portion, wae purchased by his grand-father, Samuel Vroman in 1711.
Vroman Henry D., po Middleburgh, farmer, 35 acres, born in county in 1806, has held several town offices; wife Charity, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Mattice, born in 1817. married in July, 1836. Parente David and Maria Rickard Vroman.
Vromau Charies W., p o Fuitonbain, farmer, aud broom manufacturer S7 acres, born in Scboharie in 1855, waselected commissioner in 1878; wife Anna Aimy, born in Greene county in 1859; married in 1877; one daughter-Flora born in 1878.
Vroman George A., p o l'ultonham, farmer, born in county in 1819; wife Christianoa Bellinger, born in county in 1853, married in 1871; children three-Laura born in 1773; Maggie in 1875; Emmet in 1880. Pa- reuts Ephraim B. and Sarah Vroman, of Schoharie.
Vroman Harmon J., p o Fultonham, farmer, born in Scho- harie couuty in 1803, has been assessor and com- missioner. Paronts Josiah E. and Catharine Deitz, daughter of Captalu Peter Deitz, of Revolutionary fame. Grandfather Ephraim Vroman with his two eons were taken prisoners by tbe Tories and 1n- dians, taken to Canada and exchanged the next yearfor their own captives
Wainwright George P., p o Frankiinton, farmer and hop grower, 400 acres, born in county in 1832; wife Mary R. Mattice, marrled in 1851 ; children two, Pa- rents of George P., were George, born in 1285,dled in 1876, aged ninety one, and Eva (Moon) Wainwright born in 1783, and married In 1779. Her grandfather Paui Moon wae born in Duchese county,und settied in County atter close of war; he was a soidier during the entire war and died in 1844. aged 98.
Wbite Jobn F., p o Breakabeen, farmer, born in county in 1828, has been commissioner of highways; wife Nancy E. Woodward, born in county in 1837, mar- ried in 1860; children two-Ella M and Charies E. Parents Enocb and Cornelia (Coie) Wbite, the former horn In Schenectady county in 1789, came to county in 1800, died in 1842, and the latter born 1794, married in 1810, died in 1876; children ten- five living.
White Mosee, p o Breakabeen. farmer, born in connty in 1813, has been overeeer of poor two terms. Fatber Enoch White.
Wormer John, p o Breakabeen, dealer and grower of hops, 545 acres, born in Middieburgh in 1821; wife Mary, daughter of Enoch and Cornelia White, born iu 1821, married in 1851; children four~George K., Romaette, 1ra, Elizabeth. Parents John and Maria (Henry) Wormer, born in Albany county, settled in county in 1805.
Zeb David, po Breakabeen, farmer. 120 acres, born in county in 1836; wife Elizabeth Kniffer, born in county, married in 1867; one chlid-Aifred.
Zeh Elias, p o Breakabeen. milier, born in county in 1839; wife Julia A. D. Barton, born in 1840, married in 1860, died in 1880; children five-Elias, runs the flour and custom mill which is located on Keysers creek, at Breakabeen, and owned by Washington Bergh.
Zeb Marcus, p o Breakabeen, farmer, born in county in 1829, has been supervisor; wife Jenuie Hiltz, born in county in 1849, married in 1872: children three. Parente, Marcus and Anna (Barthoiemew) Zeh, born in county. Grandfather Yost Zeh, wae one of prominent farmers of his day.
PERSONAL STATISTICS.
GILBOA.
Balley O. C., p o South Jefferson, farmer, 99 aeres, born in Jefferson, March 23. 1828; wife Eller Armstrong, of Jefferson, married Octoher 80, 1×51; children oue .- liattie L. , who married Lynn Hallock, of Middle- lleld, Otsego county. Coruelius Balley camps to county in 1805.
Baldwin A. G., po Gliboa, farmer, 320 acres, born in Gireen- ville, Decembar 11, 1827, settled in county in Mareh, IN37. has been justice of peace and supervisor; wifs Charlotte E. Stryker, of Conesvliie, married May 2. 1856; children live-Carrie E., Minnie E., George S., Lewis A., and Grace A.
Brewster liorace E , po Stanford, farmer, born In Gliboa, January 0, 1837, was assessor one year and realgned.
Brewster David E., p o Stamford, dairy farmer, has a form of 203 acres, of which Horace E. owus balf ; frat wife Neille Van Valkenburg: second wife E izabath Jones, married November 15, 1875; children one- William H.
Case Danlel. p o Broome Centro, farmer, 406 aeres, born in Gilboa, July 17, 1817, has been overseer of the poor; wire Betsey Chichester, of Gilboa, married in 1850, dled February 19, 1875; chlidren one-James M.
Caee James M., p o Broome Centre, merchant, dealer in grocerlee, dry-goods, boots and shoes, glasswars. and crookery, aiso purchases produce, postoffice is lo store, and Mr. Cass Ia deputy postmaster, born in Gliboa; wife Ifattie Hawver, of Conesville. Clark John ii., po South Glihoa, farmer 110 ncres, born In Gliboa, May 25, 1814; wife May G. Moore, of Moores- ville. married June 20, 1866; children five-Minnie M., Irvin D., Willlam, Emmn C., and Joseph A.
Cook George T., po South Gilhoa, farmer, 120 acres, born in Roxbury, Delaware county, January 15, 18:27, set- tled in county in 1837, bas heen highway oommia- sioner; wife Mariette Simonson, of Roxbury, mar- rled December 11, 1860; children two-J. C. born March 16, 1862, and Burt M., horn March 23, 1861. Father Joseph Cook of Glihoa, was born in 1799, died March 11, 1869.
Coiby Thomas, p o Grand Gorge, Delaware county, dairy farmer, 250 acree, horn In Delaware county, March 23, 1833, settled In county In September, 1855, has been aeeessor three years; married, hae one child- Thomas Colby.
Corneli Simon, p o South Jefferson, farmer, 50 acres. born iu GlIboa, in 1829; wife May A. McNeal, of Carilsle; chlidren two-Jesse M. and Orvilis.
Crowell C. A., p o South Jeffereon, farmer, 111 acres, born in Gilboa, January 23. 1830, has been justice of peace and notary public; first wile, Jane Snyder, of Conesville; children two-Ella who married Cbarise Gardner, of Giboa, and Jennie; second wife, Ade- laldo Brown, of Greenviiie ; children one-Victoria.
Darling John S., p o Gilboa, farmer, 106 acres, raised 5,152 pounds hope from three acree iand, born In Blan- heim, July 4, 1837; wite Maria Long, of Conesville; children two-Mattie, and Minnie R.
Ellerson Daniei, p o Gilboa, farmer, 120 acres, born In Gilhoa Dcoember 12, 1825; wife Violetta Sanford, of Blen- heim, no chlidreu living. Grandfather the cele- hrated David Ellerson, settled the farm owned by David, and is buried near it but no tombstona marks the grave.
Fraeer Cornellus, p o Gliboa, farmer, 300 acres, born in Gii- boa, September 10, 1803; wife Adeliue E. Flint, of Delaware county, married December 21, 1828; obil- dren four living-Louisa A., Edward A., Mary I., and Helen A. BenonI Fraeer wae in the Revolu- tion.
Haetings W. B. C., p o South Jefferson, farmer, 22 acres, born In Jefferson, April 7. 1819, has hean overseer of poor and asseeaor; wife Aurelia Johneon, of Summit, married April 2, 1849; children five- Martha A., Mary A., William J., Frank C., and Luther.
Hoagland John, harness maker and farmer, 150 aores, born in Gilhoa, December 14, 1789, and died, wae consta- ble and colieotor; wifa Phehe Hall, of Gilboa, mar- ried May 12, 1815; children twelve, living six.
Hoagland John, deceased, horu In New Brunswick, N. J., in 1759, settled In ccunty in 1786; wife Phebe Bard. . Iloagland G. S., p o Gilboa.
Lane Perry, p o South Gilhoa, dealer in dry-goode and gro- ceries, born in Glihoa, February 25, 1827, has been poetmaster; wife Roxana Simoneon, married Octo- ber 15, 1877: children one-Inez.
Leonard D) M , p o Broome Centre, physician and surgson, owus 400 acres, born In Roxbury, Drisware euunty August %7. 115%, settled In euunty January 1, 1506; Arst wife dead; children four-t.uma It . Fronola A., L'isula J . mud Rudolph R second wife; F.m. ma J. Micileuch, of Ghboa, married January 1, 1877
Mackey James ( , po flrooms Centre, farmer, 100 acres, born in Broome, March 7. 1912; wife Catharine Broome, married Aprlik, 14GA; chidren siz ilving- Jamer A., Mary. Rose, Ilelen, Naomi, and Frank H. Mackay S. I)., p o Glihoa, farmer, 260 acres, born in (IliJa. Votober 5, 1-19, has been town clerk. poormaster. and supervisar; wife Jane chutte, of Greene coun. ty, muitied August 13, 1-43; children two- EJgar. dled May 1. 14:2, and Rerd born Februsty 10, 124. Edgar married Georgianns Wiltsie; chl dren three-Wiltsle, Ward .J., and Frederick K.
Mattios Jacob II . p o llreaksheen, farmer, with En seres , f hopa, 600 seres land, horn in (1 boa, April 22, 1010. has been overseer of poor, and coilretor; wifs Mary Fox. of Gilboa: children six living-Jobn. Jaeoh Mi., lieury Mi., Katie/ A., Mandano, and It1ch- ard 1'. Father Lawrence Mattice, of Middleburgh, was son of a German, who was born on the Atlantlo. More Liberty P., p o Steinford, farmer, :06 seres, born in Andes, Dslaware county, February 5, 1541, settied in connly Deceinher 1. 1 .5, was assessor; wife Ruth A. VanDyke, of Roxbury, married February 2. 1503; children living four-William 1'., George L., Ciyde, and Rosetta
Poppioo D. M., p o Stamford, farmer 2:0 acres, horn in Gil- hoa, Decetuber 21, 1829, has been assessor; wifs Betsey Ferris, of Roxbury, Delaware county, mar- rled October 23. 1835; children three- W'filla F born July 26, 1:36; Otla J. born July 15, 18GH; and Nellis boru April 18, 1809.
Reed Lumen, po Gilboa, desier In general merchandise, owns 700 acres, born in Bienhein, October 10, 1-19, has been supervisor and member of assembly; wife Marietta, daughter of Dr. Knapp, of Bian- heim, married June 13, 1841; children saven-Susan K., Martha J , Helen 1., Hattin B., Colba. A K and 11. L. Father Coiba Reed came from Vermont in 1810. and was drat supervisor of Gliboa In INN. Richtmyer John 11., p o Gilboa, farmer, 160 acres, born In Conesville, February 16, 1815, has been assessor; wife Lauy A. Patrie, of Conesville, married Sop- tember 27, 1837 ; children three-Maristts (deceased) Frank. horn September 25, 1810, married Della Poweii, of Roxbury, and Alvin born December 25, 1813, married Sarah Street, of Gilboa; children one-Eugens S. Great-grandfather Uriah Richt- myer was ors of the first settlers in Conesville.
Ruiiffson Calvert I , po South Glihos, farmer. 150 acres, born In Gilhos, October 9. 1834; wife Mary John- son, of Gilhoa. married January 16, 1661; children one-Edward J.
Selleck Ezra B., p o Broome Centre, farmer, 171 acres, born In Brooms, August 31. 1818; first wife MI. B. Butler; second Abigali Losey; third, Helena Les; children four-Merilia B , Milton J., Stephen L., and Rachel. Father Milton Selleck, was from Salisbury, Cnnneo- ticut; wife Hannah Mackey.
Shew John H., p o Gilhoa, farmer, 368 acres, born in Glibos, November 20, 1811, has been ssaessor, commission- er of highways, overseer of poor, and justice of the peace; wife Sailis P. Morris, of Blenheim, married November 29, 185; children twn-James 11., and Rev. John T .; wife of James 11., Eliza C VanDu- sen; children six- Emmett, Emma 1., John T .. Minnie and Mina. (twins) and Ethel. Rav. John T., was ordained Methodist minister, and preached In Greens county three years, in Daiaware enunty three years, and Greene county again, two years, and died July 15, 1879; drat wife Elizabeth Conrow; ssoond wife Deborah E. VanDosen; shüdren ilv- ing, three-llattie May, Ella E., and Sarah D.
Shaler Rufus, deceased, horn in 11addam, Connecticut, set- tled in county In 1808; wife Hannah Cois, of Had- dam; children seven-lienry, of Ontario; Lncina; Benjamin C., of Gilboa; Nathan T .; John, of Ful- ton; 11. W .; and Jeremiah. Rofus was mannfso- turer of Shaier's Arctic Creamery, and dealer In Mayhaw's ateam obnrn moter, hutter saiting scala, and best hutter worker.
Shaler George C., po Gilhoa.
Southard Smith, p o Giiboa, farmer, 200 acres, born In Was- terin, Albany county, June 20, 1818, settled in coun- ty April 1, 1883, has been assessor three years; Brat wife, Jerusha Shutts; children two-Garsella and Roselia; second wife, Maria Traver; oblidran two- Dewitt and Ellery S.
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HISTORY OF SCHOHARIE COUNTY.
Sowles E. A., p o South Gilboa, farmer, 106 acres, born in Gilboa, April 14, 1819, has been trustee of schoole; wifs Mary Burne; chilidrsu four-Roma who mar- ried Thomas Mayhan; Sarah; Ella; and Hattie:
Zeh Philip J., p o Gliboa.
Zeile David, p o Giihoa, merchaot, owns several village lots, dealsr in all kinds of merchandise, business estab- llshed in 1866, produce taken in sxchangs for goods, born in Fulton, December 28, 1824, has bsen commissiouer of highways aud notary public; first wifs Melissa Gray, marrisd June 5, 1850; children oos-Charies Second wife, Adslins Richtmysr; married October 1, 1862; chlidren four, living thr s-Nsilie W., Floyd M., and Josiah. Fathsr Peter P. Zelie, born in Middleburgb.
JEFFERSON.
Allen Avery HI., p o North Harpersfieid, farmer, 190 acree, born in Connecticut November 3, 1800, settlsd in county in 1810, has beeu highway commissioner eix years; wife Polly Disbrow, of Vermont, mar- ried in January, 1828, died January 30, 1875; chil- dren four-Aimon J., Eunice A., Mary Ann, and Avery, Father, Amos Alien, settled near Middls- burgh In 1810.
Armetrong Lucius, p o Jefferson, farmsr and drover, 4 acres, born In Jeffereon Ssptsmber 13, 1824, has been overseer of poor; wife Sarah A., daughter of Nahum and Esther (Mann) Danforth, of Jefferson, marrisd February 21, 1849. Parents, Jacob and Catherine (Carl) Armstrong, ths former of whom settled in town about 1823. Grandfather, John Armstrong, was stolen from his bed in Germany, when oniy sixteen years of ags and forced Into service by ths Britisb, but deeerted and joined Washington's army near New York, and served as his waiter three ysars.
Avsry Ben H., po Jefferson, dealsr in gensral merchandiee, and ownsr of town hali, born in Jefferson. Father, Bsriah Avery of this town, was eon of John Avery of Connectiout.
Barnum Jossph, p o North Harpersfield, dalry farmsr, 120 acres, born in Jefferson on present farm, June 25, 1836, has been justics of psacs; wifs Naomi A., daughter of Adam and Electa Kniekero, of Bisn- heim, married November 25, 1857. Parente, Ira and Sally E. (Dart) Barnum, the former ssttied In town about 1832. Grandfather, Amos Barnum.
Clark A. W., p o Jefferson, dental surgeon, owne 40 acree of jand, horn in Blenheim August 20, 1844, eettlsd in village in 1865, has been town olerk and notary public; wifs Sarah A. Phincie, of Jefferson, mar- risd September 5, 1865; one son-A. Lamancha. Parsnts, John A. and Catharine Ciark.
Danforth Georgs W., p o Jefferson, farmer and aseessor, 200 acres, born on prsesnt farm February 4, 1832; wife Martha, daughter of Russsi Baird, of town, mar- risd In 1860; children six, living. Father, Nahum Danforth, eettled on same farm. Mother, Esther, daughter of Lavl Mann.
Dart Ezra, p o Jefferson, dairy farmer, 84 acree, born in Jefferson Dscember 29, 1828; wife Ann M., daughter of Ezra and Polly Woodward, married Dscsmber 24, 1848; children two-Lydia Moxlsy, and Eli M. Parents, William and Hannah Dart, ths former a son of William, aod was ons of firet settlere In town about 1808.
Dyckman George A., p o Jefferson, hop and dalry farmer, 134 acrss, born In Schoharie June 10, 1835, settled in town in 1837; wife Sarah, daughter of Aaron and Pbebe Tyler, married October 2, 1866; children five. Parents, Michael and Prudence Dyckman, the former a son of Jacob Dyckman, one of firet settlers in Schoharie.
Gallup Silas, p o Jefferson, hop aod dairy farmsr, 170 acres, born in Jefferson October 3, 1819, esttisd on prseent farm in 1864, has been juetics of psace fifteen years; first wife Caroline Conkling; chfidrsn eight; second wifs Eleanor, daughter of Parmelia and Rachsi Judd, of Summit, married Maroh 1. 1859; chlidrsn two. Parsnts, Nathan and Par- melia Gallup, the former a son of Nathan Gallup who ssttied in town about 1805.
Gallup Winthrop D., p o Summit, dairy farmer, 150 acrss, born In Jefferson January 17, 1841, settled on preesut farm In 1848; wife Psrmelia, daughter of Aaron and Mary Rifenbark, of Summit, married January 31, 1868. Parents, Elan and Nancy (Dyer) Gallup, ths formsr a eon of Lsvi, a sou of Nathan Gallup.
Grant Jeremiah, p o Jsffersou, farmsr, 102 acres, born In Dsiaware county Octoosr 18, 1826, settied in county March 21, 1852, hae been inspector of elections; wifs Mary, daughter of Obadiah and Mary Ruland, marrisd January 15, 1850; children two-Viola Vaughn, and Roecoe, Parents, Donald and Sarah Ann Grant, of Deiawars county.
Havens Robert G., p o Jefferson, physiclan and surgeon, born in Albany February 7, 1837, settled in couuty in 1840, hae been assemblyman and coronsr, studisd medicine with Drs. Armsby and March, and attended lectures at the Aihauy Medical Coi- lege from which he was graduated in 1874. Com- menced practice in Jefferson In 1865; wife Lily R., daughter of John J. and Evslins Jarvie, married September 6, 1864; children fivs.
Hubbard Oscar C., p o Jefferson, proprietor of Jefferson Houss, owne 4 acree, born in Dserfield, Mase., May 18, 1848, settied in county in 1849; wils Lavinia, daughter of Lsmusl Egglseton, marrisd in 1868; children four. Parents, Lucius and Jsrusha Hub- bard, ths former a native of Massachusetts, and the latter of Maryland.
Jones H. V., p o Jeffsrson, printer.
Ksnnedy William, p o Stamford, Deiawars county, farmer, 250 acres, born in Stamford June 11, 1840, ssttlsd in county in 1859, has beeu assessor and inepector of elections; wife Olive D , daughter of K. G. Day- ton, married September 25. 1865; children thrss- Cora M., Roy D., Nelile D. Parents, Aisxander and Agnes Kennedy, came from Scotland about 1826.
Maynard Hisnry N., p o Stanford, dairy farmsr, 255 acree, boru in ilarpersfleid, Delaware county, August 22, 1820, ssttled in county in 1842; wife Eloursas, daughter of William and Irena Judd, married February 28. 1842; obildrsn six, ilving one-Arthur, born July 28, 1855; wifs Libbis Hiits, of Fuiton, born Juns 19, 1868. Parente, Coley and Eleanor Maynard.
Merchant Charies W., p o Jefferson, dairy farmer, 120 acres, born in Jefferson August 12, 1831, has been exciss commissioner four years; wife Carolins, daughter of Joseph and Betsy (Minor) Conkilo, marrisd in December, 1856. Parents, Joel and As- ennath (Hubbard) Marchant, the former a son of ons.of first settisrs of town.
Staniey Joseph R., p o Jefferson, furniture dealsr, born in Hiarpsrsfield, Deiawars county, January 21, 1836, settled in county in 1848, aud In Jefferson in 1867; snlisted in Compaoy E, Third Nsw York Cavalry, March 27, 1862, aod Was mustered out March 29, 1865; wifs Kate Stevens, of Jefferson, married April 16, 1865; children one, adoptsd-Ailis Niles.
Stewart John, p o South Jefferson, farmer and assessor, 200 acres, born in Gilboa March 14, 1838, settled on farm in 1842; wife Mary J. Curtie, of Bienhsim, marrisd January 14, 1861; children four-Frank R., Wiilis, Charlee, and Dsima. Father, Elijah Stewart, a oative of Washington county.
Twitchell Ezra, p o Jefferson, merchant, born in Jefferson Novsmbsr 5, 1844, commsuced business in 1862, hae been supervisor; wife Abbie, daughter of Chancey and Lucy Minor, marrisd February 5, 1865. Par- snte, Ira and Emma Twitcbeii, the former a son of Harrieon, who came from Connecticut about 1838. Vaughn Heman, p o Summit, farmsr and iocai prsacher, 275 acres, born in Jeffereon September 9, 1818, ssttlsd on present farm in 1840; wife Ablgall, daughter of Nathan and Psrmeiia Gallup, of Jeffsreou, mar- ried February 5, 1840; children four-Psrmeiia, Nathan, John W., aud Herbsrt D. Fathsr, Samus] Vaughn, was son of ons of first ssttiers of town.
Vaughn John W., p o Summit, hop and dairy farmsr. 140 acres, born in Jefferson May 24, 1852, has been town clark and justics of peace; wife Mary A., daughter of William and Catherine Stanley, of Jefferson, married Juns 20, 1874; children two- Charles and Nsilis, Father, Heman Vaughn.
White George C., p o Jsffereon, farmsr, 136 acres, born on prsasnt farm May 18, 1852, has been in ths tax collector's offices in Brooklyn, and the custom houss in New York; wife Mary N., daughter of Samuel H. and Susie Ciay, of Eaet Albany, mar- rled February 10, 1874; children ilving, two-Aifred S., and Irene. Parents, Aifred S. and Julia Ann (Suyder) Whits, ths former a son of Benjamin, a resident of the town.
PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Wilcox M. S., p o Jefferson, lawyer, owns 821 acree, born in Harpersfeld, Delaware county, in 1836, settied In county lu 1865; wife Lydia G . daughter of Ezra G. and Ruth (Gaylord) Beard, of Jefferson, married December 31, 1860; children three-oue con, two daughters. Parents, Alonzo B, and fiananh (Swift) Wilcox, the former a son of Samuci Wilcox, one of first settlere of Harpersfleid.
MIDDLEBURGH.
Albro Wm. H., po Middleburgh, born in Middieimrgh in 1840, has been school cmnomisaloner; wife Elizabeth Dodge, of county. marrled October 31, 1862; chii- dren two-Arthur i)., aud Grace. Father Benjamin Albro, born iu Aibuny county. December 25, 1803, came to county in 1836: wife Mary E Bassier, of Albany county, born in 1812, married iu 1877, chil- dren three-William Il., Amanda, and Mery.
Alger Jesse H .. p o Middleburgh, iumherman and farmer, born in county In 1818; wile Maria Lawton, born in 1822, married in 18:9; children mue. Father Jared Aiger, bnrn in Saratoga oounty, In 1782, came to county iu 1810, dled in 1867.
Atchineon E. D., po Middleburgh, proprietor of Atchineon House, iy acres, boru In county in 1812, porebaced botei in 1862, has been town cierk and overseer of poor; wife Anna Maria Mills, married in 1839; chii- dren one- George S., born lu 1839. Father Aaron Atchinson, of Massachusetts, settled in county, where he died.
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