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Dockstsder Adsm A , po Sharon Centre, farmer, 120 acres, born on present farm March 1, 1820, has been town olerk and justice of peace; wife Sally Winnie, of Cherry Vailey, married in 1840; children uine. Father, Adam F. Dockstader, settled on same farm in 1810.
Dockstader Ephraim, p o Shsron Springs, farmer, 175 acres, born June 27, 1825; wifs Doliy Maria Borst, mar- ried in 1855. Father, Marcus, was son of George Dockstader, a soldier of the Revolution.
Dockstader Georgs, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 96 acres, born in Sbaron August 25, 1818, settled on present farm in 1860, is railroad commissioner; wife Joan- na Simmons, married in 1812; children three- Aivin W., H. Francelia, Ann Nettie, Father, Mar- cus Dockstader.
Dockstader Alvin W., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 106 acres, born in Carlisle April 7, 1844, settled on present farm in 1876; wifs Ellen Empie, married in 1867; daughter-Joanna. Father, George, son of Marks Dockstader.
Drske Albert. p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 100 scres, born in Cherry Valley in )818, settled on present farın in 1843; wife Elizabeth C. Nash, married in 1810; chil- dren slx-Cornelia A., Melvin D., Walter K., Heien E., Albert N., Mary V. Fatber, Solomon Drake.
Eldredge Robert A., p o Soward, farmer, 5 acres, born in Montgomery county July 26, 1818, aettled in county in 1850; wife Anna C. France, of Seward, married July 1, 1868; children two-Watson and Robert. Father, Robert, was aon of Robert the son of Bar- nabas Eidredge, one of first settlers of Sharon.
Eldredge Henry A., po Sharon Hill, farmer, born on the John Pinder farm November 1, 1842, settled on present farm iu 1844, has been assessor nine years; wife Alvina J. Lehman, married in 1865; children four-Duryea B., Elizabeth, Ellen, Van Ness A. Fatber, Van Ness, wss son of Judge Robert Eldredge.
Eldredge Van Ness, p o Sharon, farmer, born in Sharon July 24, 1819, settled on present farm in 1844; wife Margaret E, Moeller, born January 11, 1824, mar- ried January 16, 1839; children five-Henry A., Og- den, John M., ilazelions J., Ellen E. Father, Judge Robert Eldredge.
Eldredge Nelson, po Sharou.Centre, farmer and sssessor, 100 acres, born in Sharon May 3, 1824. acttled on present farm in 185 ?; wife Philothe T. Hiller, msr- ried October 4, 1843; children three-William II., Fayette S., Percy C. Fsther, Seth, was son of Barnahss Eldredge.
Empie Myron O., p o Sharon, farmer, 102 screa, born in Shar- on. September 29, 1843, settled on preseut farm in 1870; wife Emua Kling, of Carlisle, married Febru- ary 23, 1870; children five- Romeyn, Charles, Edgar, Augie, Louis. Father, Gideon, was son of John Empie.
Empie Philip A., p o Sharon Centre, farmer, 115 acres, born in Sharon September 24, 1841, settled on preseut farm in 1854; wife Rettie Van Zant, of Carlisle, married April 3, 1878; children two-Clarence and Clara. Father, John I., was son of John Empie.
Empie Gideon, p o Sharon Hill, farmer, 375 acres, born on same farm January 31, 1816; wife Sussn Kilts, mar- risd November 21, 1840; children five-Sophia E., Myron O. L., Martha H., Jobn J. Father, John I. Empie.
Empie Leander, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 130 acres, born iu Sharon February 28, 1840, . settled on present farm iu 1:56; wife Elizabeth A. Fritcher, inarrled November 26, 1861; children seven. Father, David Empie, wss son of Adam Empie, one of early settlers in Sharon.
Empie Dewitt C., p o Seward, farmer, 106 acres, born on same farm April 26, 1846; wife Kste A. Borst, mar- ried June 21, 1871; second wife Julia A. Atkins, married June 30, 1880; children one-May Ethel. Fatber, Peter Empie, settled on same farm about 1830, was son of Peter Empie.
Engell Moses, p o Shsron Springs, farmer, 135 s cres, born on prosent farm September 26, 1814; wife Lucinda Empie, of Sbaron, married in 1810; children seven, Father Peter Eugell, died in December, 1853. Came from Albany county in 1799, built the first grist- mill in 1802, built a new mili in 1822. Moses Eugell built the present mill iu 1869.
Engell Peter J., p o Sbsron Springs, farmer 80 acres, born in Sharon December 29, 1824, aettled on present farm in 1836; wife Nancy E. Hinds, of Seward, married in 1847; children ten. Father Joseph Engell was son of Peter Engell.
Fethers Daniei, p o Sharon Springs, proprietor of hotel, and has been in same businesa thirty years, born in Schenectady, February 4, 1807, settled in county in 1818, had been deputy sheriff two terms, conata- ble sixteen years, and collector; wife Laura Adams, married October 4, 1829; children four-Charles B., Margaret E, Daniel L, and Ogden H. Psrents Aaron and Betsey (Wadsworth) Fethers.
Foland Darwin, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 91 acres, born in Sbsron, December 21, 1835, settled on present farm in 1872; wife Sarah Winnie, married October 17, 1855; one daughter-Alice Hone. Father Philip Foland, born in Sharon, where he still resides.
Fonda Andrew M., po Sharon Springs, grain farmer and hop grower 230 acres, born in Albany county No- vember 6, 1814, settled in county in 1847; wife Catharine Ottman, married in 1843; children five. Parents Jacob I., and Maria (Myers) Fonda, natives of Watervliet, Albany county.
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Frederick P. H., p o Cobleskiii, manufacturer of spring beds, born in Seward, January 5, 1815; wife Charlotte Empie, of Seward, married January 20, 1861; chil- dreu two-Clara aod Lee. l'arente llenry aod Naacy Frederick.
Fritcher David, p o Sharon Centre. Ganer Christian, p o Sharon Springs.
Gardner Joho li , p o Sharon Springs, one of the proprietors of l'avilfoo, senior member of firm of J. If. Gard- ner & Sons, who own 190 acres of laad; born in Troy, June 11, 1818, settled in county in 1813, hae been candidate for Congress; first wife Jufin Jaqu' s; second wife Almeda T. Landon; oblidren six. Parents, Georgn and Christian Gardner. Prior to coming to sharon Springs, Mr. Gardner was proprietor uf the City liotel on Broadway, which was for fifty years the principal hotel of New York city.
Gardner Joho H. Jr., po Sharon Springs, one of the pro- prietors of the Pavilion, horn in New York city, October 24, 1810, settled in county in 1813, la president of the village; wife Suean E. MeClure, married in 1823; chlidren three. l'arente John and Julia (Jaquee) Gardner.
Gilbert Eugene, p o Argusville, farmer, 181 acree, horn in Sharon, August 29, 1848; wife Janet Colilos, mar- ried October 9, 1872. Father Norman, son of Rich- ard Gilbert, of Counecticut.
Gilbert Edwin, p o Argusville, farmer, 65 aores, born in Sharos, May 23, 1853, settied on present farm lu 1880; wifo Melvina C. Schernterhorn, married in 1875. Parents Norman and Jane Ann Gilbert. Grandfather Richard Gilbert.
Hagadorn Menzo, p o Shinron Springs, farmer, and owner of saw-mili, 55 acres, born on part of present farm; wife Charity E. VanScbalck, married October 19, 1864; children two, adopted-Birdsley and Dora. Father Richard, son of Simon Hagadorn, who settled on part of same farm about 1813.
Hansen Matthew, p o Sharon Spr'ngs, farmer, 108 acreo, boro on present farm in 1823; wife Nancy Somsre; children three-Marinda, Mary, Lillie. Father Richard Hanseo, settled in town about 1805, and settled on present farm in 1813.
Harper Wlillam, p o Sharon Springe, euperiotendeat of the White Sulphur Spring bath house, born in town September 30, 1810, settied in village in 1855, heen foterested In bath houses since 1865; wife Julia Like, married io 1861; children two-Addie and Anna. Father George Harper.
Hiller George P , p o Sharon Ceatre, farmer, 100 acreo, horn on same farm August 7, 1827; wife Gertrude M. Race, married io 1848; children four-Charlee M., Anna E., Lenora, Fenton. Father John D., wae son of David Ililier, one of early settlers of town. Ililler Eiljah. p o Sharon Centre, farmer, 88 acres, horn on part of same farm March 17. 1833, has been inspeo- tor of election; wife Elien Lane, merrled in 1859; children five-Julia T., Gifford H., Frank M., Wil- liam L., John D. Father John Hiller.
Illier Frederick, p o Sharon Centre, former 125 acres, born In Sharon Centre, Noventher 29, 1804, settied on present farm in 1828, has been commissioner of highways; wife Lydia Taylor, married in 1823; childreu two-Philothethia, and George F. Father. Frederick Hilier, was son of Frederick, who was killed in hattie at Oriskany.
Allsinger Adam, p o. Sharon.
Hoffman Marvin N., p o Sharon Centre, farmer aad hop raiser, 30 acres, born in town November, 24, 1854; wife Cythera, daughter of Hiram Hummel, mar- riod in 1875; children one-Esty B. Father Barna- has Hoffman.
Hoffman Marvin, p o Sharon Centre.
Hone Garrett, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 180 acres, born in Cherry Valley, January 3, 1819, settled in town in 1829, has been supervisor and commissioner of highways; wife Maria Docketader, married Janu- ary 5, 1847; ohiidren six. Father, Henry, con of Jacob Hone. Grandfather, Blase, eettied on same farm about 1800.
Hone Jacob, p o sharon Springe, farmer, 200 acres, born in Sharon, January 11, 1821; wife Sarah Eckerson, married in 1852; ohildren two-J. William, and Or- cella. Father, Jacob, son of Jacob Hone.
Horton Avery, p o Sbaron Spriogs, resident, 190 acres land, horn in Cherry Valley, Otsego county, November 19, 1812, settled on present farm in 1837, has been commissioner of highways; wife Elizabeth Canniff, of Alhany county, marrisd in 1838. Parents, John and Mary Horton.
Hyocy James S , p u Sharon Centre. farmer and assessor, 10] scream, born in Sharon, June 4. 1929. wife Mary S. Empie, married in 1151; children two-Elia V., and Charles A. l'arenta, George and Margaret ilyney.
ilyney Richard, po Sharon Springe, farmer, Ut acres, born at Gilbert's Corners, October 2 1422, settled on present farm in 1136; wife Almira Race; children six. Father, Geurge ilyuey.
Jackson L. Il., p o Sharon Springs, attorney and counselor. born in Suinmit, Aprli 4, 1896. Setiled in Sharon In 1861, bas brea president of village, and postmaster; wife denDie sharp, married June 20, 1Ml; children two. lead law at Fowier's law school, of Fourh. keepnie, and with John il. Salisbury, of Sharon Springs, was admitted to practice in May, 1-2. aad to U. S. Dist. Court January 81, 15.1.
Jooea Delos, p o Sbaron Springs, farmer, 1(/) acres, born in Sharon, June 6, IN15, settled on present farm in 1471; wife Libble Wormnth, of Minden, married in 1571 Father, Benjamin Jones, was first asttier an farm, baring hought #00 acres in twenty-one deeds.
Kilts W'ssley 11 .. p o Sbarnn Centre, farmar, 210 acres, born in Carilsie. January 18, 1812, settled on preseat farm in 150; wife Mary E. Voorbces, married in 1465; children three-ilarvey G., May, Floyd. Father, William, son of John, the son of Adam Klita.
Kilts Peter A., p o Arguarille, farmer. 136 acres, born on same farm. Father, Adam Kiita, wan boru in Pal- entine, In 1,35, died In 1409; wife Slargaret liel- sioger; children three-Peter A., Catherine, Eliz- sheth.
Kiits Joshua, p o Sharon lilii, farmer &0acres, born on same farm, February 11, 1830; wife Catharine fall; sec- ond wife Mary Borst. Father, Cuarad Kiits, son of Adam.
Kilte George, p o Sbaron, farmer, 63 acren, born on same farm, October 20, 1534, has been overseer of poor; wife Nancy E. Borst, married in 1833; chUdren twa -Emmett, and Martha. Father, John, son of Adamn Kilta.
Kiits Daniel, p o Sharon, farmer, 105 acres, born on sams fnrm, November 7, 1813, has been colleotor; wife Maria Ball; second wife Nancy Sharp; children five-Daniel F., George II., Edward, Ids, Minnie. Father, Peter, son of Adam Kilts,
La Grange Leonard, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 123 acres, born on aante farm February 23, 1818; wife Lncy Garlock, of Casajoharie, married in i:51; children two-George and Jennie. Parents, Michael and Jane La Grange.
Lefevre Sifrolt, p o Sharon Centre, farmer, 56 acres, born in Quebeo July 20, 1817, settled in county In 1987. 1a poetmaster: wife Melissa Driggs, of Fulton, mar- ried io 1848; children ose-Koswell T. Parents, Thomas and Angeliqus Lefevre.
Lehman Leaoder, p o Sbaron Springs, farmer 100 acres, born on same farm February 19, 1857; wife Mary E. Gliborne, married in 1863; children one-Rozeil. Father, Peter, Jr., son of Peter Lehman, who set- tied on farm when it was all wooda.
Lehman Stephen, p o Sharon Centre. farmer, 150 acres bora in Sbaron December 3, 1823, settled on present farm in 1853; wife Jane Wehster, horn February 20, 1828, married November 5. 1845; oblidren four- Libble, Ida. Elia, Bennie. Father, Benjamin, son of Jobn Lehman.
Lehman Sylveeter, p o Sharon Centre, farmer, 175 soren horn on eame farm May 16, 1831, has been assessor; wife Mary A. Lane, married October 15, 1851; ebil- dren eight. Father, Benjamin Lobman.
Lipe Alfred, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, bora In Montgomery county June 16, 1857, settled in conaty in 1837; wife Agnes Elizabeth Baxter, ioarried in 1860; children five. Parents, John A. and Catherine Lipe, natives of Montgomery oounty.
Lipe John, p o Seward, farmer, 125 acres, horn in Montgom- ery county April 6, 1829, settled on present farm Maroh i, 1868; wife Julia Kilta, of Palentiae, mar- ried June 14, 1853; ohildren six. Father, John A. Lipo.
Louoke Daolel, p o Sharon Hili, farmer and hop grower, 130 acres, born on same farm February 10, 1840, bas been juetice of peace four years; wife Eivina Dar- row, married March 28, 1864; children five. Father, lesao, son of Daniel, the son of Peter Loucks, one of early settlers.
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HISTORY OF SCHOHARIE COUNTY.
Low Peter F., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 45 acres, born in Sharon October 19, 1833, settled ou present farm in 1863; wife Mary Vroman, married in 1852; children seven. Father, Willlam, son of Peter Low, nn early settler.
Lycker Henry C, p o Argusviiie, farmer 203 scres, born in Montgomery county September 6, 1821, settled in town in 1847, has been supervisor several terms; wife Sally M. Meillck, married September 22, 1816. Father, Captain Cornelius. son of Coionel Henry, formerly a Member of Congress, and a colonei of regiment at Sackett's Harbor.
Lynnk Philip H., po Sharon Springs, farmer 111 acres, born in Columbla county April 28, 1824, settled on farm in 1863; wife Lavantia Ward, daughter of Joshua, who settled on same farm in 1794, married Novem- ber 26, 1851 : children one-Martin. Father, Jacob Lynnk, a nativo of Clermont county. Martin Lynk was married March 30, 1875, to Anna Beiding; children tbree.
Lynnk Thomas, p o Sharon, proprietor of wayside hotei, owns 10 acres land, born in Cherry Valley Septem- ber 20, 1836, settled in county in 1880. has been aa- sessor; wife Msrtha Van Valkenburgb, married in 1859; children three-Blanche Isabelle, W. B., and B. T. Parents, Jacob and Christiua Lynk.
Mallette Danlel P , po Sbaron Springs, farmer 560 acres, boru in Canajoharie, Montgomery county March 9, 1823, settied on preseut farm in 1869; wile Saloma Hem- street, married in 1869, children oue-Jennie. Parents, Philo and Rhoda (Tayior) Mallette.
Mereness Gilbert A., p o Sharon Centre, farmer, 130 acres, horn on same farm December 12, 182%, has been assessor: wife Agnes Milligan, of Cansjoharie, married in 1852; children three-Alice, Harvey, Romine. Father, Abraham, son of Abraham Alereness, who settied on farm in 1786.
Maloney Jobn, p o Sbaron, dealer in general merchandise, horn in Ireland October 15, 1839, settled in county in 1862, is postmaster; wife Mary Crohy, married in 1862; children four-liattie, Eva, Gracie, Lueiia. Parents, James and llannah Maioney.
Neviiie Grantier. p o Argusville, farmer, 160 acres, born on present farm March 28, 1815; wife Eliza M, Hutton, of Cobieskill, married in 1872. Father, John, son of John Nevilie, a native of Sharon.
Ottman John W., p o Sharon, farmer, horn in Seward De- cember 4, 1847, sottled in town in 1868; wife Eliza Bellinger. married in 1868; children, five living- Henry, Elizabeth, Fordon, Jay, and an infant. Father, Peter W., son of William Ottman.
Ottman Jeremiab, p o Sharon Centre, farmer, 56 acres, horn in Sharon October 11. 1836, settied on present farm in 1875; wife Mary J. Low, marrled June 30, 1839: children seven. Fatber, Peter W. Ottman.
Ougb Daniei, p o Buei, Otsego county, farmer, 134 acres, horn in Minden December 19, 1816, settied in county in 1850; first wife Susau Snyder; second wife Catharine Young; children three-Rufus, Mary, Charles. Parents, Peter, and Mary Ough. Pindar John, p o Seward. farmer, 106 acres, born in Otsego connty April 29, 1807, settied in county in 1808. has been assessor, highway cominlesioner and justice; first wife Angelica Sixhy; second wife Mrs. Margaret Eldredge; children five-Elizabeth, Catharine, Jobu S, Helen, Emma. Parents, William and Katle (Becker) Pindar.
Pianck Wesley C., p o Sharon Centre, farmer, 100 acres, horn in Sharon November 3, 1839, settled on pres- ent farm April 1, 1864; children two-John P., San- ford E. Parents, John and Mary Ann Pianck.
Pianck John, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 175 acres, born on same farm January 19, 1813; wife Mary Ann Fritcher, married iu 1834, died September 10, 1877; children five. Father, Godfrey Planck, settled on same farm in 1801, was son of Adam Pianck who emigrated from Germany previous to the Revoin- tlon and settled in Johnstown.
Planck Thaddeus W., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 100 acres, horn in Sharon July 9, 1844, settled on present farm in 1871, has heen inspector of elections; wife Anna E. Lehman, married June 27, 1865. Father, Jobn Planck.
Pruyn Henry. p o Sharon Centre, farmer, born in Mont- gomery county October 1, 1812, settled in county in 1864, and on present farm in 1874; wife Ann Put- nam, married in 1835; children two-Abraham P., Frances T. Parents. Francis and Tenet Pruyn. Grandfather, Jacob Pruyn, of Alhany.
Purcell Thomas C., p o Sharon Hiil, biacksmith, farmer and bop grower, 40 acres, born In Parish Ballagr t, county of Kilkenny, Ireland, December 25. 1828, emigrated to New York June 27. 1847, settled in county iu 1858, and ou present farm in 1871; first wife Carolino Carson, married October 7, 1854; children two-ildmund C. and Anna C .; second wife Sarah Ann Cronk, married May 1, 1859; chii- dren two-Thomas C. Jr. and Richard H. Thomas C. received at the international exhibition a medal and diploma, the Istter dated September 27, 1876, for the best sample of hops. Father, Thomas Pur- cell, wss born on the old homestead in Parish Ballagret.
Rase Casper, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 116 acres, born in Columbia county December 9, 1798, settied in county in 1818, has hean assessor, com- missioner of highways, and commissioner of schools; wife Magdalen Van Valkenburgh, married in 1823: children nine. Father, William, son of Benjamin Rase.
Ressegieu George F., p o Argusville, farmer, 75 acres, horn . in Sharon June 2. 1838, settled on preeent farm lu 1856; wife Letitia Montanye, of Charleston, Mont- gomery county, married in November, 1873; cbil- dren one-Merle. Parents, John and Eva Res- segieu.
Sauer Christian, p o Sharon Springs, proprietor of Union Hotel, horn in Bavaria, Germany, November 17, 1821, came to New York city in 1843, settled in county in 1876, was First Lieutenant company G. 5th Regiment N. G. S. N. Y .; wife Dorotba B18- choff, married in 1850; children seven-Maria, Ai- bert, Matilda, Willie, George, Christian, and Annie.
Sharp Joseph A., p o Sharon, farmer, 154 acres, horn in Oneida county Auguet 3, 1814, settled in county in 1830, and on present farin in 1846; wife Maria Wakeman, married in 1842; children five-Mary, Charles, Clara, El'za, Jedediah. Parents, John and Mary (Wales) Sharp.
Sharp Peter G., p o Sharon Springs, proprielor of Sharon Hotel. alao hop dealer and grower, horn in town of Sharon, September 4, 1816, has heen supervisor and constable; wife Christina, daughter of Marcus Brown; children living four-Mary Jane Jackson, Julla Kilmer, Gertrude A. Smith, and John W. Sharp. Parente John and Eva Sharp.
Shibiey Henry Milton, p o Sharon, farmer, 81 acres, horn in Charleston, Montgomery county October 8, 1833, settled ou present farm in 1866; wife Clara Smith, married in 1866. Parents, Henry and Jane (Frank) Shihley, of Montgomery county.
Simmons Anthony, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 143%% acres, horn in Sharon October 29, 1808, settled on preseut farm in April, 1:55; wife Julia Ann Adams, mar- ried November 25. 1834; children six. Fatber, Martin Simmons, cleared farm bere among early settiers.
Smith Lorenzo, p o Sharon Springs, farmer and lime manu- facturer, 158 acres, horu in sinron July 29, 1821, has been overseer of poor; wife Maranda liarper, married in 1842; children ten. Fatber, Seymour Smith, wbost fatber camnc here from Duchess county among the early settlers.
Snyder George W., p o Sharon Springs, farmer. 106 acree, horn in Delaware county February 15, 1829, settled in county in January, 1866; wife Clarissa Campbeii, of Ocsego county, married in 1850; children three- Duane H., Dorr R., Aionzo. Parents, John L. and Gety Snyder.
Sommer David, p o Seward, farmer, 90 acres, born in Sharon October 1, 1806, settled on present farm in 1835; wife Julia Ann Van Slyke, married June 1, 1837; children seven. Father, Nicholas, son of Rev. Peter Nicholas Sommers, who was born in 1709, settled in county in 1742, and died in 1795.
Staiey William H., p o Sharon Springe, farmer and asseesor, 113 acres, horn in Montgomery county Auguet 8, 1819, settled in county April 12, 1833; wife Rebecca Ottman, of Seward, married October 11. 1849; children four-Virginia, Marla A., Wesiey, Lesiie. Parents, Heury I. aud Sally Staley.
Staiey James S., p o Ames, farmer and teacher, 90 acres, born in Florida, Montgomery county March 20, 1825, settled in county in 1833, has heen commis- sioner of schools, ot highways, and railroad com- missioner; wife Ann Eliza Hodge, of Montgomery county, married March 20. 1856; children one- George E .. Father, Henry I. Stajey.
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Staley Valentine, p o Amea, farmer 125 acres, born In Mont- gotuery county January 8, 1815, settled In conoty $32; wife Laney llone, of Sharou, married in 1846; childron four-Mary. Honry, Arabella, Charles. Father, ffenry 1. Staley.
Staiey Aloxander B , p o Sharon Springs, farmor, 130 acree, born un same farin April 16, 1836; wife L. Jane Swift, married in October, 1872. Father, Henry i. Staley, bought farm of J. C'ady, and settled bero in 1832.
Stevens Edward 13., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 150 acres, born on eame farm May 18. 196; wife Almira Alger, of Canajoharie, married December 29, 1:05; children two-Grant and Frank. Father, Edward Stevens.
Snyder Edward P., p o Sharon, farmer, 75 acres, born In Canajohnrle Mny 3, 1813, settied In county in 1877, has been constable; wife Henrietta Buddle, mar- ried January 1, 1803; children oue-Wiillam. Parente, Allen and Lucinda Snyder, natives of Montgomery county.
Stam Davld, p o Sharou Centre, farmer, 64 acres, born on same farm January 10, 1835, has been collector and excise commissioner; wife Elizabeth Low. of Sharon, married in 1859; chlidren fuur-Carrie, Jeunie, Charles, John. Father, John, son of George Stam, the first eettler on farm.
Stratton Nathan W., p o Sharon Springs, merchant, born In Eeperanco October 12, 1827, settled in town in 1846, haa been supervisor two years; wife Anna E. Moeller; second wife, Margaret E. Jones; children one-Elbel. Parents, James B. and Peace Strat- ton.
Tayior John F., Sharon Springs, mechanical engineer. 160 acres of land, born in England October 2, 1826, settlod in county April 1, 1878, having come to America in 1847; wife Mary Catto, of England, married iu 1855; children oue-Saily C. Parente, William and Elizabeth Taylor.
Taylor Johu F , p o Argusville, dealer in stock and farmer, 90 acres, born In Sharon July 20, 1821, has been commissioner of highways and assessor; children two-Luther S., and Cora. Parents, Luther and Magdalen Taylor.
Vanalstine David Il., p o Sharon Hiil, keeper of bees, owne house and iot, born in Sharon October 15, 1835, eettled in village in 1875, is justice of peace; first wife Catharine Emple; second wife Louisa Weber; children one-Catharine E. Father, Milchaoi Van- aletine, a native of Albany county.
Van Schaick Mary. p o Sharon, milliner, born In Sheron. Father. Joseph W. Van Schalck; wife Betsey SHugerland; children five-Ellzabeth, Mary, Cath- arine, Johu, Emily.
Van Schaiok J. W., p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 76 acres, born in Sharon October 1, 1818, settled on present farm lo 1857; wife Emma Il. Canary, married In 1876; childrou two-Myra W., Maud C. Father, L. G. Van Schaick.
Van Schaick Alonzo, p o Sharon Springs, farmer, 76 acres, born in Sharon March 11, 1816, eettled on present farm In 1857; wife Nancy Planck, married in 1871; children two-Ira and Loon. Parents, Leffert and Dorothy Van Schalck.
Van Slyke David, p o Sharon Hill, retired farmer, 96 acres, born lu Sharon March 7, 1817, settled on preseut farm In 1849, has been assessor, poormaster, and excise commissiouer; wife Nancy Emple, married October 20, 1840; children one-Catharine G. The eon, Peter Austin, died October 3, 1852, aged ten years and sixteen daye. Father, John I., con of John Van Siyke,
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