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The shoddy-mill above the old paper-mill site, operated 1y Gibson & Shield, was erected as a grist-mill by Mat- " * T. Berrian. Joshua Bailey subsequently engaged in " ... manufacture of blankets and carpets there. A paper- I just below was run by David Munn. Patten & Beebe strin! it on for Mr. Munn.
George Archer had a machine-shop at Marlborough vil- Hey at quite an carly day, where De Witt Kniffin & Son wow have a paint-shop. 13
William Clark has in successful operation a large flouring- mill, on Old Man's Creek, above Marlborough village. It formerly belonged to John Kniffin, and was run by him for a long time. It was subsequently operated by Cornelius W. Wygant.
On Jew's Creek, Andrew Oddy operated a rag-machine at an early day, and for a great many years. Joshua Bailey is now engaged in the manufacture of blankets, rag-carpets, and earpet-yarn in the Jeremiah Clark grist-mill, already mentioned.
In the year 1844, Sumner Coleman established the bus- iness of wheelbarrow-making at Milton, in the okl Hallock saw-mill. In 1852 he was burned out. John Newman came from Newburyport, Mass., soon after Mr. Coleman became established, and purchasing his interest in the bus- iness, engaged largely in the same line of manufacture. After the destruction of the factory by fire Mr. Coleman moved to his present site, and occupied a building that then stood there. This was destroyed by fire in 1869. The same year Mr. Coleman erected the present substantial fac- tory. It is 46 by 70 feet, with a wing 28 by 70, and three stories high. Both steam- and water-power are employed in the factory. The building is valued at $10,000, and the machinery at the same amount. The wood employed in the manufacture is mainly maple, ash, and eln, and is brought front the western part of the State and Ohio. About 500,000 feet are annually used. The hardware comes from the Kensington Iron- Works, at Philadelphia. The annual production of wheelbarrows is from 15,000 to 18,000, and the business furnishes employisent to about twenty men. A good portion of the trade is foreign. The firm was known as John Newman & Co. until 1875, and since that time as John Newman & Son.
Mr. Newman has also operated a grist- mill farther up the stream for ten years.
MILTON FOUNDRY
was established by Daniel Dolan, who came from Pough- keepsie, about the year 1844. He died soon after, and was sueeceded by Ensign & Taber, who operated it a short time, and were followed by Dr. Lee Ensign. He was succeeded by Easign & Hallock, and they by Ensigu, Robinson & Ball, under the firm-name of Lee, Ensign & Co. Balj & Jones followed, and then Ball & Haviland. John B. Ball became the sole owner and operator of the foundry in 1855. He continued to conduct the business, with great success. until April 1, 1869, when he was sueeceded by Robert S. Arm- strong, the present occupant of the foundry. The products of the foundry are principally hardware castings and agri- cultural implements. A specialty is made of the manu- facture of iron mortars and pestles for druggists' use, of which large numbers are made.
SHIPPING.
The shipping interests of the town followed naturally upon its settlement and industrial development. " The first freighting was established at Milton by the Friends, prior to the year 1800. The vessel employed was built by John Wood, and was known as the " Quaker Packet." It ran to New York, and was owned by a company of Friends. It
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was not run long. David Sands established the regular freighting business at Milton about 1812-15. The first. vessel was a sailing vessel, known as the "Stranger." and commanded by Captain Josiah Lockwood. A vessel known as the " Eclipse," which effected the then unheard-of feat of making a trip a week, followed next, and was commanded by Captain Havens Conklin. A tow-boat was then placed on the river by Cornwell S. Roe, and rau from another dock. Absalom Barrett started another vessel, and it was at this period that the village of Milton received its great impetus and began to grow.
At Marlborough village the freighting business likewise received early attention. The sloop " Victory" was com- mandled by Captain Carpenter, and the " Robert G. Min- turn" by Captain Lockwood. This was about 1520. Steamboats superseded sloops, and barges were used until a rerent period. The freighting business of the town is now done, in the main, by the Kingston and Poughkeepsie boats.
XIII. - MILITARY. THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
During the trying period of the nation's struggle for in- dependence Marlborough was included within the precinct of Newburgh, then in Ulster Conuty. In the month of January of the year 1775 the precinets of Shawangunk and Newburgh publicly organized committees of safety. The meeting in the latter precinct was held at the house of Martin Wygaut on Jan. 27: 1775. Wolveit Acker. Jon- athan Hasbrouck, Thomas Paber, Jobu Belkmp, Joseph Coleman, Moses Higby, Samuel Sands, Stephen Case, Isaac Belknap, Benjamin Birdsall, John Robinson, and others were appointed a " Committee of Safety and Observation." On that occasion 17-4 persons signed the pledge of loyalty, and 54 refused. During the war many political refugees from New York City took up a residence in Marlborough, and to keep them maler careful surveillance and regulation required great effort on the part of the Committee of Stfety. The militia of the precinct was frequently called out. Col. Jonathan Ha-brouck's regiment was organized Sept. 2, 1775. Of this regiment Louis Da Bois, of Marlborough, was inajer. Another regiment, raised in the same locality, was that of Col. Thomas Palmer, which was organized in December, 1775. Col. Hasbrouck's regi- ttient was in the "alarm and service at Ramapo, at Fort Montgomery, Peekskill, Fort Coustitution, New Windsor, West Point, and the burning of Esopus."
It has been impossible to procure a full list of those in- habitants of the present town of Marlborough who served in the war. Some of them were Maj. Louis Du Bois, Capt. Anuing Smith, John Wygant, David Brush. Amos Bradbury, and a number of the Rhodes family, of whom one was Johu.
WAR OF 1512-15.
This struggle excited but little feeling in the town, and met with slight support. William Smith, John Kniffin, Gideon L. Keater, Daniel J. Merritt, Francis Vandebogert, Thomas Warren, Bernard Wygant, and several of the Rhodes finally took part in the war.
WAR OF 1861-65.
This struggle elicited the warmest support of the town, and drew forth the most patriotic endeavors of her citizens. The town records are replete with practical testimony to the patriotism of the people of Marlborough during this terrible war. On Sept. 24, 1864, a bounty of $500 was voted by the town.
The following is believed to be a full list of those who represented the town in the war of the Rebellion, and is drawn from the printed muster-in rolls of the county, the census returns of 1865, and the town register of 1865 :
James Anderson, enl. Nov. 11. 1862, 156ith Regt., Co. G.
Sidney Barnhart, cal. Sept. S. 1861, 91st Regl., Co. I. Jacob lorryan enl. Oct. 15, 1862, 156th Regt., Co. G.
Renten R Bloomer, enl. Aug. 6, 1861, Cth N. Y.
Oscar 1 :. Bloomer, ord. 6th Rest.
James Bailey, enl. Ang. 16, Isul, 7th Regl., Co. A.
Walter M Bailey, ent. Oct. 21, 1:61, 7th, Regt., Co. A.
Chos A. Smiley, ent. Ort. 24, 1-61, 7th Ragt , Co. ..
Thooris Brown, end. Ang. 27, 1-62, 156th Rest, Co. G.
Patrick Conley, end. March 21, Istil, Soll Real., Cu. A.
Joseph D. Cassidy, enl. Aug. 29, Ist2, 130th Regt., Co. G.
Heury Cassidy, enl. Dehaber, 1:42.
David C. Crostary, cul. March 11, 1862, 20th Rapl., Co. A.
J'en H. Crushary, end. IND, 20th Kogt., Co. A ; deal in service. George W. Detmir, enl. Aug. 20, 1862; died at Andersonville David Davis, eul. August, land, 120th Regt., Co. A.
Ferris C. Davis, enl. Aug. 6, 1862, 120th Regt., Co. A.
Daniel Davis, ent. Ang. 6, 1862; died nt Belle Isle.
Benjamin V. C. De Wit:, ent. Ang. 97, 1862, 156th Begt., Co. G.
Peter E. De Win, ent. Sefo. 19, 1:82, 156th Regt., Co. G.
George J. Fowler, enl. Aug. 18, 1562, 156th Bagt., Co. A ; died in service.
luther P'. Hait, enl. Aug. 6, 1861, 1st Cav., Co. HI ; died at Andersonville prison, Ang. 10, 1864.
Jobb Harding, enl. Sept. 12, 1562, 146th Regi., Co. G.
lohn Kenney, enl. Oct. 18, 1562, 5th Regh., Co. B.
Filwar 1 11 keleham, lieut, eul Ang. 26, 1562, 12011 Regt., Co. A; killed a! Gettysburg.
John T. Ketcham, lieut., eal Feb. 4, 1863, 4th Regt .; died in Libby prison, Uct. 8, 1803.
John Me Vay, enl. Ang. 20, 1862, 150;h Regt., Co. G.
W'in. Miller, eul. Sept. 2, 1:62, 154th Regt., Co. G. George Ht. Miller, eul Fel .. 23, 1.61, 20th Rent , Co. G; died In service.
Jol.n Mccarty, ent. May 5, 1/62, 1st Regt. ; ched of wonuds.
Joho 1. Mackey, eol. Ang. 12, 1:42, 120th Rest., Co. A ; diel in service.
Charles Lore Mackey, enl. Sopt. 1, 1864, 12sth Regt., Co. II.
David F. Markey, enl. Sept. 20, 1862, lboth Regt , Co. G.
Matris Lee, enl. Aug. 10, 1862, 120th Regt., Co. A.
W're. J. Purdy, lieut., sul. Nov. 14, 1462. 156th Regt., Co. G.
Peter V. L. Party, en. May 2, 1261, 5th Regt., Ca. E.
Alonzo S. Pettit, ral. November, Isol, all: Regt., Co. E.
Stephen . Power, enl. Nog. 15, 1562, 6th Regt , Co. I ; died in service.
George W. Quitoby, col. 8 pt. 20, 1562, 150th Rept., Co. G.
Joho P. Quimby, cal. Sept. 14, 1:62, 156th Regt., Co. G.
Thomas Elliott, enl. Aug. 15, 1-61, 7ad Begt., Co. Il.
Ca. 11. Five, enl. Aug. 1, lot2, 5th Regt., Co. I ; die of wounds received af Cedarville.
George Pomateer, enl. Jan. 5, 1864, 15Gth Regt .. Co. E.
Stephen Rhodes, enl. S. pt. 3, 1862, 154th Regt., Co. G. George Byer, val. Ang. 27, 1s62, 156th Birgt, Co. G.
Renten H. Rose, enl. Ang. 8. 1802, 6th Regt , Co. I. Aaron Rboles, enl. March 11, 1×12, 20th Regt. Co. A.
Theodore Rhodes, enl. August, 1862, 156th liegt .; Co. 1. Walter Blondes, enl. August, 18tl, 20th Regt. George W. smith, ent May 1, 1862, 12th Regl, Co. 1. Urmy Seatt, enl. Aug. 6, 1861, 6th Regt. Isaac Lewis, enl. April 19, 1861, 31 Regt, Co. B.
Miera- 1. Sunth, enl. Sept. 2, 1862, 5th Begs, Co. G.
Isaac Theals, enl. April 21, 1564, 98th Regt., Co. C.
Peter Terwilliger, enl. Aug. 22, 1862, 156th Regl., Co G; died in service, July
Jeremiah Terwilliger, enl. Aug. 7, 1862, 120th Hegt., Co. A. Junies Terwilliger, enl. Sept. 18, 1862, 168th Regt. Matthew Terwilliger, en !. Sept. 30, 1862, 156th Begt., Co. G. Daniel Tuthill rul. November, Isol, 6th Regt , Co. E. Sammel Valentina, eul. Aug. 3, 1864, loth Regt., Co. MI. Jelen N. Valentine, ent. Mail 14, 1561, 21 Regt., Po. B. Hvil M. Word, enl. Sept. 6, 1962, 16th Regt., Co. 1. James N. Widens, en. Sept. 12, 1842, 136th Regt. Co. G. June B. W. Miam end Jan. 27, Last, Buth Best , Co. 4. John Wordin, rul. Sept. 12, 1262, 16th Regt., Co. C.
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Base Fletcher William , cul. Sept. S. 1562, 156th Rogt., Co. G. , Mas C. Wyzant, onl. Aug 20, 1862; died at Salisbury prison, Nov. 20, 18Gt. J Ans Wimal, enl. August, ISCE, 15th Rest., Co. B.
.... 1. Winsley, enl. April 23, 1551, 3th Regt, Co. E. ' N Woolsey, lient., Pul. Ort. 6, 1864.
1 , nain York, enl. Anz. 3, 1992, 12th Rogr., Co. A. ) ha Il. Dningve, eul. July 2, 1-62, 124th Regt., Co. A. Win. 11. Duncan, enl. Ang. 10, 1862. 120th Ragt., Co. A.
Jams 1. Brewster, eul. Sept. 20, 1862, 136th Regt., Co. G. Jant 31. Benson, eul. 12th Regt., Co. A. R & contant, enl. Aug. 22, 1862, 139th Bert., Co. G. Cornia louisbery, eul. J.m. 19, 1967, 39th Kogt., Co. B. Jan Hendrickson, cul. Aug. 24, 1864, Both Regt. Co. ...
La Hornbach, ant. Sept. 21, 1862, 156th legt., Co. G. Imate N. Hlorubeck, enl. Sept. 15, 1962, 156th Regt., Co. G.
Augustin Clark, Jesse Lyons, Jonathan M. Staples, W. H. Dinsey, Jehn B. Ball, Alexan Ier Coc, George Rowley, Jatous B. Ellis, Andrew &. Ward, June3 1. Gilles, John C. Wand, James 1. Fitzgerald, Andrew Mundt, Thomas Morron, Jacob Rightmag, Uti Dark, Joseph Todd, Abram Alex- saler, Andra Hefehan, Calvin Parker, Robert Thornton, Jesse W. Staght, W. A Clark, Win, Buckley, Thomas O. Brien, Hluch MeGingh, George Goldsmith, Nehemiah Frear, Jetothe Sconter, Mostre Mundleson, George Holmes, Reuben P. Taylor, James Grach, Daniel Sullivan, Sison D'. Trew, Frederick Lewis, Alfred D. F. Donnel, Win. 1. Phelon, Wm. Husker, W. A. Palmer, Joseph Feared, Jaurs Carney, W. I. Reed, Thon. McArtney. Win. Fleming, Che. Chat, James Martin, Carl Kample, Thomas Hevey, Oscar Litz, John Paket, George T. Fland, Chas, Par- tridge, Patrick MeBecker, Sunal Myer, Wm. Tee, John Miller, Johu Stakely, James Dann, Joseph Colmill, Win. Duffy, Thomas Brown, James Debriviun, Frederick Stearn, James Morris, Chat. M. Sanley, Win. Minner, Daniel Sortie, James Biley, Henry Marcy, Walter Shop, George E. Terin, George Peuakcion, James Smith, Thomas Ryna, James Many, Wm. Stillwell, John Kolles, lohn 0. Bryan, John Ryan, Oscar Collier, Thomas Marr, Patrick Murphy, James Dryer, Robert Burke, Daniel Nevins, enl. Oct. 19, 1ss1, 12d kie .. t., Co. B.
lavid B. Martin, enl. Aug. 0, 1862, 124th liegt., Co. ... 1 !- zekich Martin, enl. Ang. 11. 1:52, 134th Ropt., Co. A.
John Marginson, enl. Aug. 7, 1442, 12urh Regt., Co. A.
W'm. York, onl. Ang. 11, 1862, 120th Regt., To. A.
Elmoro Terwilliger, cul. Ang. 1, 1st2, 120th Regt., Co. A.
We .. L. bongherty, ent. At.g. 1, 1862, 124th R gt. Josse E. Knapp, enl. Aug. 13, 1×62. Oliver Lawson, 24 lieat., 1-t Mitl. Biffes, ent Ang. 5. 1862.
James A. Ilyde, capt., ul. Ang. 22, 1562, 120th Rugt. Beurre Duncan, rel. 1881. Wm. Huncan, enl. 1$$1, 12th Regt. Fnac Sinis, eul. April, 1-61, 34 Cav.
NAVY.
Cornelius Atherton, ent. Sept. 5, lafel, ship " Gruul Gulf." David Johnson, eal. Aug. 16, 1och, ship " Claimtus." Horace D. Sands, enl. Sept. 7. 1862, "M hegan." 1 .he W. Williams, enl. Sept. 7, 1862, " M diegan." Martin Fisher, enl. Aug. 16, leri, "Columbus."
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.
HON. JEREMIAH CLARK
was a son of Benoui Clark, who resided at an early day within the present limits of Orange County, near the Ulster County line (formerly within the latter county ), where his family located at an early period in the settlement of the locality. He was an active, prominent, and influential citi- zen, and one of the earliest and most substantial members of the Presbyterian Church of Marlborough. His wife was Amy Dermott, and the children of the union Samuel, Isaac, Jeremiah, Eliza, and Daniel. Eliza became the wife of llon. Augustus Garritt, ex-mayor of the city of Chicago, who at the time of ber demise endowed and gave one han- Ared thousand dollars to the Garritt Biblical Institute near that city. Benoni Clark died on May 13, 1815, and his will on Sept. 20, 1919.
Jeremiah Clark was born in the town of Newburgh, Drange Co., N. Y., on Oct. 22, 1726, and was named after
Judge Jeremiah Clark, of the town of Cornwall, a repre- sentative of the same family to which he belonged. His boyhood was passed at home, and his educational advantages were limited to the course of instruction given in the dis- trict schools of his day. Attaining manhood he was united in marriage to Finetta, only daughter of Thomas D. Bing. ham, of Marlborough, who was born Dee. 6, 1801. About that period he removed to the latter town, where he engaged extensively in farming and milling, and where throughout a long and specially active life he enjoyed the respect and es- teem of all, and filled a prominent place in the community. A Democrat politically, he had no ambition for the holding of public office, though frequently honored with the suf- frages of his fellow-citizens. He filled various town offices in Marlborough, and in 1800 represented the Second As- sembly District of Ulster County in the State Legislature. While a member of this body, his strong counnon sense and earnest, practical conduct as a legislator gained him the re- speet and esteetu of his fellow-meinbers, and the warm con- mendation and approval of his constituevey. William D. Murphy, in his " Biographical Sketches" of the members of the State government and of both branches of the Legis- lature, published in 1860, says of him: " Mr. Clark is one of the oldest, most substantial, and valuable men on the floor of the House. . . . Ile is a kind-hearted, benevolent, and hospitable gentleman, and possesses in the very highest degree all the elements of personal and political popularity."
In his private and business life Mr. Clark manifested great energy of character, and was constantly busy in the proscention of some object having a teudeney to promote the social, educational, or religious prosperity of his locality. Thoroughly unselfish, he was ever active in assisting others in their course along the devious pathway of life, and by acts of benevolence and charity conferred favors ou all around. Ever intolerant of wrong-doing he was strong in ils condemnation, and he hesitated not to express decided opinions upon all subjects agitating the public mind. In his home-life he was a kind husband and parent, and found rest and quiet at his peaceful fireside, and in the bosom of his family.
Together with his wife, Mr. Clark was an exemplary member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marlborough, and o cupied the same pew wbich his parents. had before him. He was a member of the building committee in the erection of the present handsome house of worship of the church, and while he contributed largely to the building fund, he did much by personal supervision and otherwise to insure the success of the undertaking. He was liberal also to other denominations, and contributed to the building of the Methodist church of Marlborough village, receiving for his active interest in the enterprise the grateful ac- knowledgments of the officers of that society.
An event of great interest in the home-life of Mr. Clark was the celebration, on June 15, 1570, of the fiftieth anui- versary of his marriage. His hospitable home was filled with large numbers of' friends, who bestowed upon the vener- able couple many valuable gifts, as well as warm personal congratulations upon the attainment of fifty years of marital life. Mrs. Clark is still living in her old home, is in pos- session of all her faculties, suffering no bodily infirwity, and
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is a remarkably well-preserved and intelligent lady for one who has attained the advanced age of seventy-eight. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clark during their long married life, viz : Samuel C., Chark . B., William S., Au gustus G., Elizabeth A., Jeremiah, John F., and Julia. Of these four survive, namely : Charles B., who is a miller and merchant at Mildlehope, Orange Co. ; William S., who has been in the Drilling business in Marlborough for many years; Augustus G., a leading fruit-raiser in Marlborough, and au elder of the First Presbyterian Church; and John F., who resides on the home-farm.
After a long, useful, and active life Mr. Clark passed away on June 15, 1877. The following extracts from an obituary notice published in the Kingston Argus of June 20, 1877, will convey some idea of the position he occupied in his town and county :
" Jeremiah Clark commeneed life comparatively poor, but by honest industry and the strictest integrity he acquired wealth, position, and the respect and love of all who knew him. . . . During the late civil war he was among the first to raise his voice in support of the Union, and he aided greatly by his influence and means in promoting enlistments. . . Generous and kind of heart, honest of purpose, a true friend, a kind parent, a good neighbor, bie passes from among us without a stain, without reproach, and without an enemy in the world."
ISAAC STAPLES
was a son of Oliver Staples, who, with his brother David. came from Newtown, Conn., about the year 1795, and located in the town of Marlborough, Ulster Co., N. Y. About the year 1797 Oliver Staples was married to Mabel Nichols, of Greenfield, Conn. This lady survived the mar- riage a few years only, and died leaving one child, Mabel, widow of Jacob. Quimby, of Marlborough, and who is now living at the advanced age of eighty years. Mr. Staples' sceond wife was Mary V. Nichols, sister of his first. Six children were born of this union, viz. : Hannah, Isaac, Almira, Caroline, James, aud John M., all of whom are liviuy except the subject of this sketeh, who was next to the oldest. Both Oliver and David Staples were reeog- nized in Marlborough as useful and substantial citizens, and lived worthy and becoming lives.
Isaac Staples was born on what was known as the " old Staples homestead," in Marlborough, on Oct. 12, 1807. His earlier years were passed in his father's home, and his educational advantages were such as the youth of his day enjoyed. Attaining mature years he learned the shoe business with his father, and on Feb. 2, 1831, was united in marriage to Dorcas, daughter of George and Mary Wygant, whose father's homestead adjoined the Staples farin. The following spring he removed to Seneca, N. Y., where he worked at his trade for about one year. At the expiration of that time he returned to his native town, purchased his father's homestead, and continued to work at his trade. His business gradually assumed large pro- portions, so that he was obliged to employ a number of men constantly. Ile continued in the shoe manufacture until the year 1863, when inereasing publie duties com- pelled him to abandou it.
Aside from his regular trade Mr. Staples led a busy life. and his services were in constant demand. Of an inquiring and studious turn of mind, with keen perceptive and analyt- ical powers, he grasped a subject readily, and soon became its master. Ilis natural bent was towards the law, and to the study of this profession be devoted much time. He was careful and exact, and drew most of the legal papers required, not only for his own but for adjacent towns, a large part of his work lying in Newburgh. He was a Re- publiean in polities, and in 1847 was elected a justice of the peace, and continued to hold office for a seore of years. Ile was a notary publie for many years, and on Jan. 1. 1864, was sworn in as one of the justices of sessions for the county of Ulster. In 1860 he was appointed agent for the Dutchess County Mutual Insurance Company, and continued to hold that position until his death. He had also been at the time of his demise the agent of the Home Insurance Company since 1865.
Mr. Staples was reared by Christian parents, and exem- plified in his life the valuable teachings of his youth. He was a regular attendant of the Marlborough Presbyterian Church, and a willing and liberal contributor to the re- ligious and philanthropie enter] rises of his day. He was a sincere friend to the poor, and an active promoter of the material welfare of his native town.
He was a close observer of the golden rule, conscientious in all his dealings, careful in judgment, and discreet in counsel. He was naturally of a sanguine temperament. and looked on the bright side of life. Physically well developed, he was fond of exercise, and was accustomed to taking long walks. He was genial and affable to all, had a pleasant word for the humblest of his friends, and enjoyed a friendly joke. He was plain and unassuming in manter, avoided vain show, and lived a simple, blameless life. He passed away after a brief illness, and in the midst of his years of usefulness and honor, on Jan. 2, JS78, leaving to his family fond recollections of a kind husband and parent; and to his friends and acquaintances the example of a good and just man to emulate. The announcement of his death was received by all with peeuliar pain.
The children of Judge Staples were Amanda, wife of Asa Du Bois, of Marlborough; Caroline A., wife of L. M. Hopkins, of Bridgeport, Conn. ; and Augusta HI., who re- sides in Newburgh, N. Y., with her mother.
CAPT. NEHEMIAH HI. MANN.
Among the heroes who gave up their lives in the crus .. of liberty during the late civil war none are more worthy of special mention than the subject of this memoir.
Capt. Mann was born at Littleton, Morris Co., N. J., on July 20, 1837, and was one of a family of six children of John and Phebe (Hallock) Mann, of that place. His father was a native of New York City, and his mother the daughter of James Hallock, one of the early settlers of the town of Marlborough, Ulster Co., N. Y. Both were nila- bers of the society of Friends, and lived the pure ani modest lives peculiar to that sect. His brothers and si- ters were James Ii., now a leading practitioner of dev. tistry at Poughkeepsie, N. Y .; John T., a resident of
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Highland, N. Y .; Sarah F., wife of Isaac Keteham, of Jericho, L. I .; Martha, who resides at the same place ; and Anna, wife of Jacob Smith, who resides near Pecks- kill. Ile was a consin to Lients. Edward il. and John T. Ketcham, whose portraits accompany his own in this work.
The earlier years of Capt. Mann were passed upon his father's farm in New Jersey. In the year 1855 the latter purchased a farm in Marlborough, Ulster Co., N. Y., aud removed his family to that place. The opening of the war found Capt. Mann pursuing the peaceful avocation of a former, all unmindful of the stirring seenes of war and carnage so soon to be enaeted in the land, and in which he was destined to perform so important a part. Fired with the enthusiasut of the hour, and realizing in his soul the stern necessities of his country, and appreciating the call for brave men to fill the ranks of the army, the captain enlisted as a private in Company A, in the Lincoln Cavalry, a regiment then being organized in New York City. Pass- ing to the seat of war, he served faithfully with that regi- ment until his promotion to the rank of second lieutenant un Sept. 9, 1862, when, there being no vacaney in the regi- ment in that position, he was mustered out of service.
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