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Warner Sylvester, p o Warnerville, farmer and saw mill proprietor, 160 acres, born on preeent farm Janu- ary 26, 1814; wife Adaline liollesbeck, of Giibos, married March 27, 1869; children one-Miarcue D., born January 4, 1870. Father, Jacob D., sou nt David Warner.
Warner Jamee, p o Warnerville, farmer and owner of saw- mili witb Sylvestor, 100 acres, born iu towo April 3, 1831, hae been supervisor; wife Adaline Becker, 0: Wright, married January 23, 1862; children one -Kittle. Parents Marcus and Katie Warner.
Warner Tobiae B., p o Richmondville, photographer, born in Richmondvllte October 11, 1827, settied in vii- lage in 1865; wite Lizzle l'aimer, of Aibany county, married January 9, 1859; children one-Artbur T. Father, Peter, was eco of George Warner, the first eettler of town.
Warner Tobias L., p o Warnerville, farmer, born In town June 27, 1830, was first exciso commissioner of towu; wife Jeonie Mann, marrled in October, 1855; children one-Kate II. Father, Jacob D., eon of David, the son of George Warner.
Westover lion. Jobn, p o Richmondviiie, farmer and desier in real estate, 600 acres, born in Berkshire county Massachusette, July 8, 1797, settied lu couoty in 1808, has beeo justice, member of assembly, super- visor, aud judgo of Court of Common Plese, siso presidout of Bauk of Richmond ville; wife Catbnr. ino Mliee, of Schobarle, married in 1832.
Woode lienry, p o Richmoodville, machinist, of firm of Steveus & Woods, boro iu Gliboa, was highway comiolssioner in 1864, and huiit the iron bridge then; wife Nanoy, daughter of lienry Warner, of towu, married in 1851. Father, William Woods.
Zeb Thomas W., p o Richmondvilio, butcher, born in Rich- moodville August 19, 1829, bae been town clerk; wife Caiphurnia Groat, married in January, 1854; children living, two-Thomas aod Maggie. Father, Chriejobn, was soo ol David Zeb, tbe Revolutionary eoidler.
Zeb Thomas W., po Richmondrilie, dealer in boote, eboes, and grooeriee, boro in Richmondville March 26, 1830, hae been enpervisor, couuty clerk, and jus- tice of the peace; wife Luoinda A. DeGraff, mar- ried in 1856; obildren three-Jennie, John, and Bonnie. Father, Joba, eon of David Zeb.
SEWARD.
Boret Smith, p o Seward. Bruce E. O., p o Hyndevilie, pbyeiclaa. Defandorf L. M , p o llyndsvilie, farmer. Empie Beojamin, p o Sharon. Empie P. G., p o liyadeviiie, farmer. Eldredge Edward G., p o Sharon Iliii. Franoe Gilbert G., p o Seward. Franoe Willinin G., p o Seward. Halleobeck Abram H., p o Hyodsvilie. Hngadorn Jamee, p o Seward. Houck W., p o Hyodsviiie. Hynds O., p o ilyndevlile. Kiock Sylvester, p o Hyndeviile. Kromer Harrisoo, p o Cobieekill. Lain leaso W., p o Seward.
Letts Chester, po Coblesk ili. Loucks lienry, p o Sharon filii.
Markie Lawyer S., p o ilyndsvuie, intoi proprietor.
Marciey David. p o ilyndavliie. Marciey Frederick, p o liyndaville.
Marciey W'lilian ii , p o llyndaviiio. Mosher Edgar, po iiyodaviiio. Murcley Tobias, p o Cobiest 111. Miyers John A., p o llyndaville. Olmsted Aibert, p o Cobicsk ili. Osterhout D. H., p o Cobieskili. Ottman B. E , p n Seward. Ottman I'., p o Lawyersvliie.
Preston J, E., p o Seward, station agent. Rowiey A. W., p o liyndsville. Sexton liiram, p o ilyndsville. Smith Andrew, p o Seward.
Strall Henry, p n Seward. Vandewerker David, pn Soward. Van Dusen Charles, p o Seward Station. Warner lienry A, p n Seward, miller. Winegard Albert, p o Seward, miller. Wright Bros., p n Seward Valley. Young Adam, p o llyndaville.
Young Peter, p o Lawyersviiie.
Young Menzo, farmer.
SCHOHARIE.
Bailey Charles, p o Schobarie. Barley Martin D., p o Sebobarie.
Barlon Theodore. p o Sbntter's Corners, farmer and stock dealer, 700 acres, born in Washington, Ducbess onunty, Ootober 4, 1793, settled in county February 12. 1818, has been sheriff, supervisor, and assessor; . wife Rebecca Germon, of Stanford, burn in 128, inarried in 1818; children four-Josisb, born in 1923, Miary A , in 1831, Lucretia in 1838, and Emmatt, in 1812.
Becker Myron H., p o Centrai Bridge, general merchant, owas store, born in sch. harie county in 1251. estab- iished in business at Centrai Bridge in 18,8; wife Lydia Bloomlogdale, of Aibany county, married in 1877.
Bellinger Alexander, p o East Cohieskiil, farmer, 116 sores, born in ennnty in 1828; wife Doily Livingston, married in 1957; children Ave. Father John N. Bellinger, of Middleburgh, bnrn in 1780, died in 1874, farmer; wife Maria Scheii, of county, died in 1839; children six. Grandlathor was & Revolu- tionary soldier.
Bergh Peter S, p o Schoharie, farmer and merchant, born in county in 1512, has bern assessor, and railroad onmmissioner; wife Amelia Dieta, of county, mar- ried in 18:0. Father David Bergb, born in 175, died in August, 1879, farmer. Grandfather Abra- bam Bergh, was & Revolutionary noidier.
Bombeck Jobn, p n Contrai Bridge.
Bouck David I., p o Schoharie, farmer, 175 acres, born in county in 1812, has been commissioner; wife Deiia M. Kilmer, born in 1816, married September 5, I>65; eblidren one-John D., born In ist6. Father Jobo D. Bouek, born in Middleburgb, in 1812, died February 12. 1833; wife Maria E. Angri, born in 1815, died in 1880; children three.
Brown Aibert, p o Schobarle, dealer in bay and straw, bora in Albany county in 1822, settied in oounty In 1947; wife Fidelia T. North, of Delaware onunty, married in 1842; children three-licien T., Henry A., and Sarah B.
Borst Jobn, p a Schobarle C. II.
Case D. E .. p a Schobarie, desier in fnroitnre, ard nnder- tafer, born in onunty in IS33 ; wife Miary Jane Muiford, married in 1954, died in 1876; children one-Jennie N .; second wife Charlott Mayhem, married in 18.6.
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HISTORY OF SCHOHARIE COUNTY.
Clark Peter S., po Schoharie, postmaster, horn in Scho- harle January 26, 1842, owns house and lot; wife Aumnie M. Crounee of Schoharie, inarried May 15, IS6i; children four.
Couch Charles,'p o Schoharie, farmer and agent, born in Scholrarie in 18 5.
Couoh Smith B., p o Schoharie, farmer 200 acres, horn in Duchess county, in 1811, settled in county in 1841; wife Annie Southerland, marrled in 18:6; children olie-Charles. Mrs. Lydia A. Eaton, born in conn- ty in 1833, married In 1864; children two-Lee, and Sarah MI. Maria Conch boru in Duchess county in 1815, came to county in 1839, retired.
" Deyo Philip, po Schoharlo, photographer, born in Scho- harie in 1827, has been loan commissioner and town clork; wife Sarah Brown, of Alhany county, mar- ried in 1850; children one-Charles A. Fatlier John Deyo, born in Duchess county in 1790, camo to county in 1812. dled in 1852, tailor; wife Cath- arlne Shafer. of county, married in 1812, died in 1877, aged 84 years.
Dietz Paul, mason aud huilder, born in Albany county in May 1813, settled in county in 1831, died June 15, 1880, owned bomestead; wife Catharine Best, of Schohario, horn in 1818, married in 1849. Her father David Beet, born January 10, 1789, died January 10, 1836; wifo Laua Dietz of Schoharie, born in 1791, died Fruary 10, 1871; children living fonr.
Driesbeck Jacob, p o Schoharie, farmer 80 acres, born in county in 1829; wife Nancy Woodcock of county, married in 1833; children seven. Father Adam Driesheck of Schoharie, born in 1799, died in 1874; wife Rebecca Sternbergh, of county, born in 1803, married in 1819, died in 1875; children two.
Durand Treat, p o Remington, Jasper county, Ind.
Farquha Arthur H., p o Schoharie, dealer in general furni- ture and undertaking goods, horn in Albany conn- ty in 1840, settled in county in 1861; wife Marcia Bergen, of county, married in 1866. died iu 1875; children three; second wife Ida May Schoolcraft, of county, married in 1878. Businese firm of Far- gutha & Case.
Ferris H. W., p o Schoharie, proprietor of Parrott House, born in Carlisle iu 1840, bas heen trustee of corpo- ratlon; wife Maggie P. Browne, of Scotland, mar- ried in 1867.
Fisher Albert L., p o Central Bridge, dealer in stoves and general house furnishing goods, commenced bnei- ness in 1866, born in Schoharie in 1838, has been postmaster; wife Vermalia A. Enders, married in 1866, died in 1876; children four; second wife llat- tie E. Knickerbocker, of Monroe county, married in 1850.
Guernsey Matthew, p o Howe's Cave.
Grant John B , p o Schoharie, lawyer, 356 acres, born in Gil- hoa December 28. 1845; wife Angusta K. Grant, of Gilboa, married September 10, 1870; children two. Guernsey Hiram, p o East Cobleskill. farmer and hop grower, 120 acres, horn in Schoharie county in 1442; wife Mary A. Van Wie, of county, marrled in 1870; chil- dren eix-Flora L., Leonard, Franklin, Ruby, Ru- pert, and Arthur. Father, John Guernsey.
Guernsey Gilee P., p o Howe's Cave, farmer, 84 acree, horn in Middiehurgh in 1848; wife Charlotte Coie, of Schoharie, married in 1876; children three-Vel- more, Virgil, and Leah. Father, John Guernsey.
Hays Arthur, p o Schoharie, merchant. horn April 13. 1848; wife Aurelia Rickert, of Schoharie, married Janu- ary 14, 1874.
Hollenbeck Nicholas, p o Schoharie, farmer, 180 acres, born in county in 1816, has been aesessor; wife 11annah West, of county, horn in 1823. married in 1840; chil- dren three-Helen, Sophia C., and Martha. Father, Jacob Hollenbeck, of Albany county, born in 1785, dled in 1877, farmer; children eeven. Grandfather, Nicholas Hollenbeck, settied in Middleburgh from Albany county at an early day.
Hunt A. A., po Schoharie.
Kilmor Thomae J , p o Schoharie, physician, born in Scho- harie in 1833; wife Mina Kilmor, married in 1851; children four. Father, Daniei Kilmor, born in 1800, dled in 1861.
Kilmor Jonas, p o Schoharie, retired farmer, horn in Colnm- hia connty in 1795, settled in county in 1803, has heen enpervieor; wife Nancy Miller, of county, married in 1816, died in 1810, children nine; eecond wife Polly Woodworth, horn in Albany county in 1801, marrled in 1812, died July 10, 1877; chlidren one. Father, John Kilmor, of Columhla county, settled in connty in 1803, farmer; wife Polly Sipperly, of Columbla county.
Kromer C. C., p o Schoharie.
Larklu John, p o Central Bridge, farmer, 180 acres, horn in county in 1827; wife Nancy Enders, of county, born in 1839, married in 1859; children four. Father, Danlel Larkin, of Rhode Island, born in 1790, came to county in 1296, died in 1868, held office of sheriff and elector for president.
Lawyer John W., po Schoharie, farmer and superintendent of public works, 70 acres, born in Herkimer county in 1825, has been deputy eheriff and railroad com- missioner ; wife Mary E. Snyder, of county born iu 1837, marrled in 1856; children two-Ella R., aud Phillip S. Father, Nichoiae Lawyer, farmer.
Lawyer George, p o Schoharle, retired farmer, born In Schoharie in 1807. has been asseesor; wife Catha- rine Vroman, of Fulton, horn in 1807, married in 1838; children five-James born in 1841, Charles in 1843, Anna in 1845, Emma in 1847, and Mary born in 1819. Father Jacob I. Lawyer born in county in 1773, died January 16, 1834; wife Mrs. Nancy Sprak- er. of Montgomery county. born December 15, 1780, married in 1799; children nine, living four. Grandfather Jacob Lawyer of Revolutionary days.
Liviugstor Lester F., p o Schoharie, farmer 112 acres, born in county in 1854; wife Amelia M. Rich, of Schoharie, married in 1876; children one-Eugene R. Father Benjamin Livingston.
Loucks Peter A., p o Schoharie, carpenter and builder, born in Schoharie in 1818, has been aseessor; wife Nan- cy M. Saffer ot county. married September 4 1844, children eix. Father Henry Loucks, born in Mont- gomery county in 1795, came to county in 1814, died in 1859; wife Katy, daughter of Jacob Snyder of county.
Mayham S. L. and F. M., p o Schoharie.
Mann Ephraim J., p o Schoharie, general custom miller, and proprietor of feed and cider mill, born in Verm nt in 1817. settled incounty in 1826; wife Sophia Angle of Alhany county, married in 1844; children two- Ida and Edward V. Father Thomas Mann, was horn in Vermont, came to county in 1860, dled in 1877.
Mann Peter J., p o Middieburgh, retired farmer, born in county in 1812; wife Catharine Sternberg, of county, born in 1816, married in 1912. dled in 1872; children three-Chrietina F .. Eunlce E., and Auna E. 1'a- rents Peter and Christina (Snyder) Mann of county.
Mann George W., po Schoharie, farmer 110 acree, horn in Schobarie in 1811, has been commissioner of high- ways: wife Pervilla Griffeth, of county, married in 1868; children five. Father Jacob G. Mann.
Merenees George E., po Schoharie, farmer, born in Mont- gomery county in 1849, settled in county in 1874; wife Helen Bergh, of county, married in 1827; chil- dren one Stewart L. ller father David Bergh, born in county in 1797, died in 1879.
Murphy William B., p o Schoharie, county cierk, owns 75 acres. born September 26, 1834, settled in county in 1846, has been justice of the peace; wife Julia E. Swart, married July 31, 1866; children three. Grandfather Timothy Murphy, of Revolutionary memory.
Mix F. G,, p o Schobarle.
Norwood Dr. Jacob E., p o Schoharie, physician and sur. geon, horn in county in 1840; wife Emua L. Nor- man Smith, married in 1864; children four.
Patrick Jacob II., p o liowe's Cave, farmer and builder. 105 acres, boru in county in 1836; wife Gertrude Kuls kern of county, born in 1844, married in 1861; chil- dren five.
Rich Charles, p o Central Bridge, farmer and proprietor of hotel, owns 100 acres and hotel, horn in conuty in in 1814, purchased hotel in 1850, which had been rebuilt about 1830, by Mr. Smith; wife Salvina Warner, born iu county in 1818, married In 1834. Father John Rich, born iu Duchess county in 1970, settled in connty in 1814, died In 1823.
Rickard Hamilton, wagon and sleigh manufacturer, 45 acres, born In county in 1821, died in 1853; wife Rebecca Mattice, born in county in 1821. married in 1848; children two-Leonard H. and Charles. Fa- ther, Leonard Rickard ; wife Julia Beecraft. of conn- ty, married in 1778. William Mattlce, father of Re- becca, horn in connty in 1774, died in 1848; wife Magdalene Rinehart, of Germany, died in 1829.
Rickard Jacob, p o Schobarie farmer and machinist, 306 acres, horn in Wright in 1840, has been supervisor; wifo Mina Freddendall of county, marrled in 1867; children two-Emma and Forrest. Father, George D. Rickard, horn in county in 1812, died in 1880, farmer, son of D. G. Rickard.
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PERSONAL STATISTICS.
Root Orson, p o Schobarle, retired stage and mali con- tractor. born In Chenango county In 1811, settled in county in 1531, has been sheriff of nounly; wife Eliza A. Sweet, marrled iu 1831; chlidreu six.
Schaeffer Jacob ii., po Schoharie, retired former, 100 acres, bern in county lu 1808; wife Ann Allda Groosbeck, boru In Schenectady county in 1807, married June 26. 1828; children ten-fiendrick. James, Ann E., Christlau ii .. Mary M., Gertrude. Jacob lienry and Martin Luther, (twins), Gideon snd Fannie. Jacob lienry was born in county in 1815; wife Maria M Becker, of county, marrled in 1875; chii- dren three.
Schaeffer Martin Luther, p o Schebarie, farmer, 160 acres, born in Schoharle in 1824; wife Charlette Landon, born in Vermont in 1826, married iu 1831 ; children eight-Lottle L., C. lioyt. Jennie L., Frank C., Laura V., Richard C. H., William L, aud Marcus A. Father, ('hristlan ii. Schaeffer, of county, born March 12. 1287, died July 4, 1802; wife Jane Schaeffer, of Cobieskill, born in 1786, married in 1803, died iu 1870; children live. Grand- father, liendricus Schaeffer, of county, born in 1752, died in 1833.
Schoolcraft Hiram, p o Sehobaric, proprietor of botel and farmer, born in county in 1921, has been super- visor and assessor; wife Electa Becker, of county, born in 1831. married in 1:51; cblidren one-Mary, born in 1860. Father. John Schoolcraft, born In Wright, October 14, 1789, died November 5, 1862; wife Mary Settie, of county, born in 1700, died in November, 1864; children four, living two. Grand- father, Jacob Schoolcraft, was a Revolutionary soldier.
Settle J. 11., p o Scboharie, generai carriage and sieigh manufacturer, born in county in 1824; wife Fran- ces Best, of Columbia county, married in 1856. Father, John li. Settie, boru in county in 1802, died in 18:8. Grandfather, lienry Settie, born in Albany couuty.
Stafford Robert N., p o Schobarie, generai carringe and wagon manufacturer. born in Vermont in 1821, settled in county in 1845; wife Sarab li. Simmons, of county, married in 1853.
Sternbergb Jobn, p o Schoharle, retired farmer, 110 acres, born in Schobarie in 1826; wife Mary Schseffer, of county, born in 1821, married January 12, 1816; children one-a son born in 1846. Father. Adam Sternbergh, of couuty, born April 19, 1788. died June 7, 1872; wife Catharine Schaeffer, of county; married October 30, 1808, died May 28, 1865; chii- dren ilving, two. Grandfather. Lambert Stern- bergh, born in county in 1757, died Jniy 1, 1829.
Swart Peter S., physician, born in Schobnrie July 15, 1801, has been county treasurer; first wife Marin Snyder, married 1824; second wife Eva Eliza Michaels, of Schobarle C. Il., married December 14, 1809.
Vroman Jacob, p o Schoharie, retired farmer and owner of branch R. R., 250 acres, born in county in 1808; wife Maria Vromau. of county, born in 1809, mar- ried in 182"; children six-David B., Lucian, Charles, Cornelius P., Peter C., aud William J. Vroman Peter C., p o Schoharie, farmer. 162 acres, born in county in 1848; wife Annie M., daughter of Jacob M Snyder, born In county In 1817, married in 1869; children three. Father, Jacob Vroman.
West Jeremiab, p o Schobaria, farmer, 100 acres, born in Albany oounty in 1820, died in 1871, settled in county wben quite young; wife Catharine West, born in Sharou in 1822, marrled in 1845; children three-Mary, Miliard, aud Addison.
Widmann George, p o Scboharie, cigar manufacturer, born in Germany tu 1830, settied in county in 1851; wife Theressla Widmann, of Baden, Germany, married in 1851, dled in 1866; children six; second wife Cathariue Schance, of Bavaria, Germany, married in 1866; ohiidren two.
Wood Francisco, p o Schoharle, proprietor of hotel, born in county in 1821, bas beid several county and town offices; wife Rebecca Osterhout, of Albany county, married in 1849; children three-Edwin D., Benjamin R , and Edna.
Willsey J. D., p o East Cobleskiil, farmer, 100 aores, born in Albany county in 1814, settied in county in 1832, bas been assessor and commissioner; wife Ger- trude Livingston, born in county in 1818, married in 1834; children seven-isaac R., Emma L., Maria, Perry. Maiinda, David, and Phillp. Father, Abra- bam Willsey, of Duchess county, came to county In 1832, dled In 1870. Grandfather, Heodrick Will- sey, was a descendant of Holland emigrants at an early day, and a Revolutionary soldier.
Williama James O., p o Scholarle.
Youngs Danlei, p n Sebobarle, farmer. 157 acres, born in county in IsH. bas been ennuty commissioner; wife Romelia Landrutu, of Schobarle, married March 9, 15%; chlidren one. Father, Smith Youngs.
Zeh Joseph il., general custom miller, born in Albany county in 1427, seitled In couuty In 1-25; wife F.f. mira E. Angie, of Albany county, married in 19%"; chilldren one-Amnella.
SHARON.
Anthony Jobn, p o Sbaron Centre, farmer, 8i soren, born in Sbaron December 13, 1535, settied on present farm in 1538; wite Kate Bution, nt Montgomery county, married October 20, 1%0; children three-Minnte, Frederick C., and Anua A. Fatber, Christian, son of Jacob Antiouy.
Banta Jacoh J., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, AS seres, horn on rame farm August 11, 1829; wife Mary M Stam, of Sharon, married February 23, INqu; one daugb- ter-Grace. Father, Jacob, son of Jacob Banta, of Saratoga county, who settled on same farm in 1800.
Baxter John Dewitt, p o Sharon Springs, farmar, 73 acres, born on farm adjoining present one in 1834, bas been ooflector; wife Catharine Vroman, married In 1856. Father, Abram Baxter, was son of John Baxter, the first settler on lot 26.
Baxter Mathias, p o Seward, farmer, 194 acres, born In Greene county, November 2., 1×30, settled on pres- ent farm in 155 ;; wife Charlotte E. Strobeck, of Snward, married October 2, 1554; oblidren three -Magdaiene E., liiram S., Anna Maria. Father, John, son of Jobn Baxter.
Baxter Lawrence U., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 132 seres, born on farm adjoining present nne August 2, 1514, settied on last farm in 1841, has been assessor; wife Lydla Empie. married November 13, 1KJ8; children five. Father, Uriah Baxter, cams from Montgomery sounty and settied on farm adjoioing present one.
Becker Garret, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 155 acres, born on same farın, has been assessor and inspector of · electiona. Fatber, Peter Becker, of A bany conniy, settied on same farm in 1503; wife Elizabeth Mere- ness.
Beilinger lienry P., p o Sharon, farmer 57 acres, born on farm where father lives April 27, 1%17. settied na present farm in 1874; wife Siary E. Parsons, mar- ried January 5, 1875. Father, Peter 11, son of Henry, the son of John Bellinger, one of the first settiers of the county.
Beliinger Peter II., p o Sbaron, farmer, 100 acres, born in Seward, February 4, 1530, settled in town in 1818, has been supervisor two years; frst wife Maria Hutton; secoud Melissa Reynnids: children fre- Sarah, llenry, Lydia, Elijah, Elisba. Father, llenry Beilinger.
Berger Lewis C., p o Seward, farmer, 248 acres, born on same farm February 21. 1854; wife Ailee Strobeck, married in 18.9. Mother, Permelia Berger, adopted daughter of David Beoker, who lived on farm 50 years, died there iu 18.2.
Bergh Seneca, p o Sharon, farmer, 190 acres, born in Scho- harie December 4, 1527. settied on sams farm in 1857: wife Lucinda Lawyer, married in 1850; cbil- dren three-Jefferson L., Frank, Mary. Father, David, son of Abraham Bergh.
Borst Gsorge, p o Sharon Centre, farmer, 100 acres, settied on farm in 1869; wife Cornelia DeGrad, married October 14, 1867: children two-Cora M, Clark A. Father, David Borst, born March 5, 1805, son of George, one of the early settiers.
Brown Wmn. K., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 190 acres, born in Moutgomery county, February 22, 1815; wifs Emeline Houghtailing, married in November, 1872; children two-Frank, and Seward Brown. Parents Daniel and Jemima Brown.
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HISTORY OF SCHOHARIE COUNTY.
Button Phelps, po Ames, Montgomery county, farmer, 160 acres, born on same farm August 24, 1834; wife Margaret Aun Voorhees, married in December, 1857; children five-Edwin, Charles, Clarence, Henry, Lula. Fsther, Mathias, son of Benjamin Button, a soldier in the Revolution.
Borst John H., p o Shsron Hili, farmer, 160 acres, born in Otaego county, in September, 1824, settled in county lu 1827; wife Mary Ann Empie; chil- dren three, one-Emiua-by first wife; second wifs Ellzaheth Kitts; children-Catharine M., Wesley D. Father, Henry D., sou of David Borst, an esrly settler in Seward.
Borst Luther, p o Seward, farmer, and dealer in musicsl in- struments, 8 acres, boru In Seward, November 33, 1813, settled on present place in 1879; wife Ger- trude Berger, married in 1865; ono child-Alles. Father, Martin, aon of George Borst, an early set- tler.
Borst David H., p o Sewsrd, farmer, 147 acres, born in Sharon, November 9, 1832, has been overseer of poor; wife Gertrude Somers, married iu 1864; chil- dren two-Adelpha, liowsrd. Fstber, Peter G., son of George Borst.
Borst M. L., p o Seward.
Best Goorge J., p o Sharon Springs.
Collins Alexander, po Argusville, farmer 761 acres, born in Sbaron, October 1, 1844, settled ou present farm in 1867; wife Loritta Neville, married in 1867; chil- dren two-Julis, Hattie. Parents, Peter and Re- becca Collins.
Collins Peter J., po Sharon Centrs, farmer, 104 sores, born in Shsron, September 28, 1811, settled on farm in 1848; wife Rebecca Ottmsn, married September 26, 1838; children four-Walter, Alexander, Jesn- nette, Henry. Father, Jobn, son of Michael Col- iins, one of the esrly settlers.
Crsig Charles H., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 113 scres, born in Carlisle, April 30. 1817, settled in Sharon in 1830, has been schooi commissioner and supervisor; wife Gertrude J., daughter of David Pero, married De- cember 22, 1841; children three-Eleanor M , David I., William H. Father, Redford Craig.
Crounse Ilenry V .. p o Sharon Centre, farmer, born in Al- bany county, March 27, 1818, settled in county in 1822; wife Clarissa Summers, married in 1844; chil- drsn two-Wellington, and Alexander. Parents, John and Margsret Crounse.
Coons Alonzo B., p o Sharon Springs.
Crounse Wellington, p o Sbsron Centre, farmer, 48 acres, born in Albany county May 27, 1845, settled in county in 1832, and on present farm in 1871, was member of Company K, 142d regiment, N. Y. Vola., in Rebellion; wife Lucinda Ressegieu, married in 1865; children three-Anna, Eva, Stanley. Father, Henry V. Crounse.
Dempster William A., p o Shsron Springs, farmer, owns house and lot, born in Albany oounty October 80, 1832, settled in county in 1870; wife Margsret Wilder; second wife Charlotte E. Stsm; children six -George W., Mary J., Harriet O., Mina O., Leonard C., Charles R.
Dillenbeck Yates, po Argusville, farmer, 204 scres, born in Montgomery county March 27, 1825, settled in county in 1878, has been commissioner; wife Aghea Van Wie, married January 1, 1835: children two-George A., Arie V. Father, George Dillen- beck.
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