History of Ulster County, New York, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. Vol. II, Part 68

Author: Sylvester, Nathaniel Bartlett, 1825-1894. cn
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 818

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19, 1874, to April, 1876; Rev. C. 11 Bosch, f. 1876, to June, 1877 ; Rev. G. L. Raw, from N: : 1 ... to April, 1878. The present pastor chatuars !--. . Rev. Il. Doin, who was installed May 15, 1 -:- elders are Frederick Kufelt, M. Vehet, and the trust .. , M Freileweh, C. Dezchiler, John Richard. The potet.ry the society is John Rippert, and the treasne : F: 1 : 4 Kufelt. The society have a convenient house of war. p and a parsonage.

There was an organization effected still rather than the above, and a society incorporated Nov. 27, 1-39 The meeting was held under the direction of John Weer and John Size. The trustees elected were John Weser JJot ... Wichmann, John Serss, Adam Tapp, Charles Myers, Paul Enekler, George Frederick Seiger.

At the time of the organization in 1663 there were a' ... some differences of opiniou as to the formation : d. society, and a separate certificate was executed S. ::. 1. 1863. The presiding officers of that meeting were Adam Schadefer and John Rippert. The trustees elected wate Johannes Ross, George Hofberger, and John Alites .. This, however, bad only a brief existence, and out of these various efforts there resulted the one church of the Luthersu order whose history is given above.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, DROWNED LANDS.

This church was formed in 1863, by N. Weaver, John Edsall, and John Forster, with twenty members. The first pastor was Rev. Henry Ackerly. Their house of worship was erected in 1863. It cost $3000, and will seat about 100. The society is connected with the church in Green- field, forming one charge.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF GREENFIELD.

This church is connected with the one at Drowned Lands, constituting the Greenfield charge. They have no pastor at the present time. It was organized in November, 1- 13. The house of worship was built about the same time, at a eost of $800. Several of the early officers were as follows : Steward, Epenetus Townsend; Trustees, John Stratton, John Holmes, Isaac Grey, Epenetus Townsend, William (. Moutross. Other prominent members at that time vere Joel Semils, Elijah Reynolds and wife, Thaddeus Gray and wife, Ira Clemons and wife, James B. Grey and wife.

The parsonage was purchased in 1863, and cost $ 175. The list of pastors includes the following names : T. H. Lewis, Charles Isham, Ira Ferris, Thomas Hewman, James Direk, John K. Still, Brausom Denton, F. W. Andrews, A. Brundage, William P. David, James H. Bryers, A. B. Sentt, J. Whitaker, J. W. Bohlman, A. B. Barber, J. Kelly, J. W. Gorse. The present oficers are John Holmes, James B. Grey, James P. Smith, Samuel Adams. Daniel Fitzgerald, Stewards, and R. Braden. J. H. Northrop, J. S. Walker, J. Hohns, J. B. Grey, Trustees.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF KERHONKTON.

This society was incorporated by a certificate executed Jan. 2, 1866. C. P. Crandall and HI. M. German were the inspectors of election. The trustees chosen were Henry M. German, Benjamin Churchill, Eli Delamater, Joseph ti.

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Pettibone, Michael Doland, Thomas Bryers, Joseph D. Gillespie, Benjamin Christian, and Moses Hendrick. The proceedings were verified before John J. Hoornbeck, justice of the peace, and recorded May 30, 1867. The church was formed in 1856 with 20 members. Rev. E. Pinney was the first pastor. A house of worship was erected in 1859, seating 400, and costing $1700. Further statisties expected have not reached us before going to press.

VIII .- BURIAL-PLACES.

The burial-places in this town are numerous. The ear- liest burials must naturally have been in connection with the Reformed Church which was located at Wawarsing vil- lage, and therefore the Wawarsing burial-ground is un- doubtedly the oldest in town. . Others may be mentioned as follows : the burial-place at Lackawack ; the old eeme- tery at Ellenville; the Quaker burial-place, Greenfield ; the Methodist cemetery, Greenfield ; and the St. Mary's German Catholie cemetery. There are probably still others.

NAPANOCH RURAL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.

This body executed a certificate of incorporation May 19, 1853. Elon Stone was president of the meeting, and Gil- bert Du Bois secretary. The trustees chosen were George W. Babcock, Thomas Ritch, Elon Stone, F. Bange, J. W. Limburner, Henry Katkamier. The proceedings were verified before R. B. Taylor, justice of the peace, and re- corded May 21, 1853.

FANTINE KILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.

This organization was effected at a meeting held May 27, 1871, at the First National Bank of Ellenville. A. S. Schoonmaker was chairman, and C. A. Van Wagener sce- retary. The trustees chosen were Uriah C. Enderly, Gil- bert Du Bois, C. A. Van Wagener, Alfred Neafie, Isaac Corbin, Andrew S. Schoonmaker, Hiram H. Gale, John McElhone, Newton Le Fever. The proceedings were veri- fied before John Lyon, notary public, and recorded May 31, 1871. The grounds of this association bear an appropriate uame, not only from the Fantine Kill itself, but in memory of the " Fantine Kill massacre" elsewhere mentioned.

IX .- SOCIETIES, ASSOCIATIONS, BANKS, ETC. WAWARSING LODGE, No. 582, F. AND A. M.,

was organized in June, 1865. John Lyon was W. M. ; A. S. Weller, S. W .; and A. S. Schoonmaker, J. W. The lodge then met in rooms on the corner of Main aud Canal Streets. They afterwards made arrangements to ereet the Masouic Hall building, and completed it in 1872. The lodge- rooms, on the third floor, are conveniently designed and ele- gantly furnished. John Lyon filled the office of Master two years. He was succeeded by A. S. Weller for eleven years. The present Master and successor of Mr. Weller is J. Lou Billings. O. B. Seaman is S. W., and S. M. Decker, J. W. The charter-members were 20 in number. The present number of members is nearly 199, and the number has at times risen to 240.

WAWARSING LODGE, I. O. C. F.

This was a large and flourishing lodge in the early days - of Odd-Fellowship in the United States. Leading citizens

were largely in the membership, and the number at times reached 200. It was located at Ellenville and maintained a prosperous existence for some years, accumulating fonds of considerable amount. It finally disbanded, and it is said that the funds were divided among the members, and that the old records cannot now be obtained, even for historical purposes.

ELLENVILLE LODGE, No. 352, I. O. O. F.,

was organized April 14, 1873. The first list of officers chosen included Frederick Kimbark, N. G .; Frederick S. Kimbark, V. G .; Israel HT. Losee, See. ; Bernard Geisler, Treas. The lodge has a pleasant hall, convenient and well furnished. Its finances are in excellent condition. At the present time ( February, 1880) the incumbents of the four chairs are George Hoyt, N. G .; Henry Canner, V. G .; Frederick S. Kimbark, Sec. ; Bernard Geisler, Treas. The latter has held the same office from the beginning. The lodge mects every Monday evening.

WAWARSING ENCAMPMENT, No. 94, I. O. O. F.

This is a recent organization, formued Jan. 7, 1880. The following officers were chosen : Abel Bell, C. P .; John D. Gillespie, H. P .; Jonas Decker, S. W .; Moses Wolf, S .; Edmund Dutcher, Treas.

TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES.

Various orders have had a brief existence here, as Sons of Temperance and Good Templars. All these have been succeeded by the Ellenville Temperance Union, organized in 1878. This society aims to develop a sound public sen- timent, sustain a reading-room, and provide for meetings and for general work in behalf of temperance. Among the more recent temperance orders was Iris Division, No. 57, S. of T., and Azaela Temple of Honor, No. 20.

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ELLENVILLE.

This bank was organized in June, 1863. It commenced business August 1st of the same year. The first board of directors consisted of Gilbert Du Bois, Jobu II. Decker, Peter J. Cantine, Nathan C. Clark, Stephen Smith, Eugene Snyder, James B. Childs, Joseph HI. Tuthill, and Jacob Heermance. Gilbert Du Bois was the first President ; Peter J. Cantine, Vice-President ; and Nathan Le Fevre Cashier. The bank was opened at the corner of Market and Centre Streets. The present handsome building was erected in 1868. The board of directors now in charge (January, 1880) are Gilbert Du Bois, John L. Billings, Isaac Corbin, Eli Du Bois, Charles Vernooy, Nathan C. Clark, George B. Childs, John HI. Divine, William Corwin. The present officers are Gilbert Du Bois, President; Nathan C. Clark, Vice-President ; Isaac Corbin, Cashier. Mr. Du Bois has been president during the seventeen years of the existence of the bank. He came to Napanoch in 1847, and took charge of the edge-tool manufactory ; afterwards became the owner, and carried it on for several years. Ile is a descendant, in the fifth generation, of Louis Du Bois, the early settler of Wiltwyck and Hurley, and a little later of New Paltz. The succession was Louis, Solomon, Cor- nelius, Josiah, Gilbert .*

* See chapter on New Paltz.

JOSEPH H. TUTHILL.

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HOME NATIONAL BANK OF ELLENVILLE.

This bank was organized May 6, 1873. The chairman of the meeting was John D. Watkins, and the secretary Peter Le Fevre. The first board of directors were Andrew Brodhead, John D. Watkins, William R. Rose, Medad T. Morse, George Young, John MeElhone, John T. Dewitt, John G. Du Bois, Daniel Weston, Joseph II. Tuthill, George H. Smith, Jacob Heermance, Abram D. Deyo. John MeElhoue was chosen president, which office he re- tains at the present time. George H. Smith, the first vice- president, was succeeded, Dee. 1, 1873, by Jacob Heer- manee, and upon his resignation, Jan. 22, 1877, Andrew Brodhead, the present vice-president, was chosen. Peter Le Fevre was the first cashier. He resigned Dee. 1, 1873. George HI. Smith was then appointed cashier, and remains in that office at the present time. The bank first opened for business July 10, 1873, on Main Street, at the present office of C. A. Van Wagener. In 1874 the business was removed to the place it now occupies, the building having been improved and fitted up for banking purposes. The present board of directors (January, 1880) are John T. De- witt, William R. Rose, John G. Du Bois, William F. Scoresby, Jacob D. Oosterhoudt, John McElhone, Andrew Brodhead, Abramu D. Deyo, George B. Childs.

THE ELLENVILLE SAVINGS-BANK.

This institution was organized May 11, 1869, at a meet- ing of the incorporators uamed in the act of the Legisla- ture authorizing the founding of the bank. Eli Van Keu- ren was chairman of the meeting, and George A. Dudley, secretary. The names of the founders of the bank were John L. Billings, Joseph H. Tuthill, George A. Dudley, George H. Smith, Jacob Heermanee, Judson Shultz, Gil- bert Du Bois, Abijah Otis, James B. Childs, Albert Corbin, John HI. Divine, Audrew S. Schooumaker, Samuel Wilkin- son, James O. Schoonmaker, John C. Hoornbeck, Justus Humphrey, Andrew Brodhead, William R. Rose, John D. Watkins, Geo. B. Chikls, Gilbert Palen, Eli Van Keuren, Harvey R. Morris. The bank opened for business June 1, 1869. The first sum deposited was five dollars, by Albert Carling, a boy five years old, being money he had earned gathering bones and selling them to the bone-mill then run- bing near this place. An older brother, eleven years old, and a sister, seven years old, also deposited five dollars each. They were the children of Frank Carling, of Ellenville. The first president of the bank was Hon. Joseph H. Tuthill ; the vice-president, Gilbert JI. Palen; the secretary and treasurer, George A. Dudley. The last named has held those offices to the present time. George G. Keeler was appointed attorney.

The bank commenced operations in the building which is now occupied by the store of Charles J. Webb. In a few months it was removed to its present place in the First National Bank building, Canal Street. The present officers (January, 1880) are Calvin Hoornbeck, President ; Jolm 1 .. Billings, Ist Vice-President ; James B. Keeler, 2d Vice- President ; George G. Keeler, Attorney ; George A. Dud- ley, Secretary and "Treasurer.

Mr. Dudley, who has had charge of the business of the bank from the first, came to this town in 1833, aud taught

school at Napanoch. He came to Ellenville in November, 1836. The next spring he was appointed collector for the Delaware and Indson Canal Company, which office he held for fourteen years. He then opened a general country store, with a large iron trade and a coal-yard. He sold out his business in the spring of 1865, and Jan. 1, 1866, entered upon his duties as postmaster, and retained that office until 1872.

X .- THINGS OF SPECIAL NOTE.

These appear in this chapter under various heads, but others still are worthy of mention.

THE HONK FALLS

'are an object of some interest, and are much frequented by visitors at Napanoch and others. They are situated about three-quarters of a mile north of Napanoch, on the Napa- noch Creek. They are said to be 75 feet in height, and when the river is swollen they present an aspect truly magnificent. The scenery around is of the most romantic kind. The craggy rocks on each side of the stream extend to a very great beight, and those along the bed of the stream are wrought into every imaginable variety of shapes and forms by the action of the water, assisted by loose stones or gravel, which in working or whirling round by the action of the water have, in some places, worn deep cavities into the solid rock which are truly remarkable. In one place there is a species of stone or roek resembling a honeycomb. In the middle of the stream, at the top of the falls, there is a rocky promontory, which divides it into two parts and extends for some distance up the stream. A rainbow can always be seen when the sun shines at these falls. It is also one of the great original landmarks, and one which " ueighbors will not" easily " wove."

THE OLD CANNON.

This relie gives rise to some interesting reflections calen- lated to arouse a feeling of patriotism and gratitude, eu- titling it to a notice in the history of this town. It was obtained from the State arsenal for the defense of the fron- tier. In 1781, when the Indians burnt Wawarsink, it was made the tucans, in a remarkable manner, of deterring the Indians from commencing hostilities at Napanoch, accord- ing to the design of the enemy, and so, in all probability. much property and many lives were saved. It has been used ever since on the anniversary day of our national in- dependenee, and on other festival oeeasions. Many an aged patriot could for years reeall the jovial times which he used to have on the hill at Capt. Simon Bevier's in marching round the liberty-pole, while the " star-spangled banner" was floating to the breeze, and the loud roar of the nine- ponnder reverberated along the Shawangunk, and at inter- vals the old " Taxation" or some other patriotic song was sung, bringing vividly to mind the great events in the his- tory of our country, and the noble deeds of our veuerable sires in the enuse of liberty.

SAM'S POINT,

on the east border of the town, and on the summit of the Shawangunk Mountain, is about seven miles from Ellen- ville by the old road formerly used. From this phice a

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T. Beckman Westbrook, J. W .; Right Worshipful and Rev. C. W. Camp, Chaplain ; H. D. Baldwin, Sec.

MOUNT HOREB CHAPTER, NO. 75, R. A. M.

Charter granted Feb. 3, 1853. The first officers were John Van Buren, M. E. II. P .; Warren Chipp, E. II .; Edwin Smith. E. S. ; John S. Langworthy, Treas. ; S. S. Westbrook, Sec. ; John B. Steele, C. II. ; Josiah Brown, P. S .; Augustus Decker, R. A. C .; Thomas V. G. Folant, M. 3d Veil; T. R. Westbrook, M. 2d Veil; George W. Smith, M. 1st Veil; A. Newkirk, Tiler. The present of- fieers (May 14, 1880) are George M. Brown, M. E. HI. P .; Charles Reynolds, E. K .; C. William Camp, E. S .; Corns. Burhans, Treas .; W. H. Turner. Sec .; O. P. Carpenter, C. H .; Ilenry B. Luther, P. S .; E. T. Otis, R. A. C .; J. D. C. Montanye, M. 3d Veil : Thomas B. Jolinston, M. 2d Veil; John E. Kraft, M. 1st Veil; C. William Camp, Chaplain ; A. S. Schutt, Tiler.

HUDSON RIVER COUNCIL, No. 21, R. AND S. 3.

This Masonic body, composed of Masons with the rank indicated in the name of the council, and occupying the particular department of Masonie work appropriate to this branch of the order, maintained meetings regularly for sonie years, but has declined in interest during late years. No further information has been received concerning it.

RONDOUT COMMANDERY, No. 52, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

This commandery was instituted March 8, 1871, and is the only one in the county. Nearly all the charter mem- bers were from Poughkeepsie Commandery, No. 43. The first officers were Abel A. Crosby, Eminent Commander ; James McCausland, Generalissimo; A. Dodge, Captain- General; G. B. Hibbard, Prelate; F. J. Hecker, Senior Warden; D. C. Reid, Junior Warden; Charles Bray, Treas .; Grove Webster, Hecorder ; T. O. Taylor, Standard- Bearer ; T. II. Tremper, Sword-Bearer; L. D. Hoornbeck, Warder ; I. Delavergne, Captain of the Guard. Sir A. A. Crosby has served as Commander every year since its organization, except 1878, when James McCausland was Commander.

In 1877, Sir A. A. Crosby was elected to a position in the Grand Connnandery of the State. He is still an officer in the grand body, and will in due time succeed to the office of Grand Commander. His election shows that, though his command was young, it contained the right material for valiant knights. The present number of mem- bers is 82. The present officers are Thaddeus O. Taylor, Eminent Commander; John B. Alliger, Generalissimo; M. Newcomb, Captain-General; G. B. Hibbard. Prelate; O. L. Eastman, Senior Warden ; John B. Kiaf. Junior Warden ; Charles Bray, Treas. ; Grove Webster, Recorder; William Ford, Standard-Bearer; J. W. Docker, Sword- Bearer ; L. S. Markle, Warder; D. B. Stew, Captain of the Gaard. The regular conclaves are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

ABEL A. CROSBY,

youngest son in a family of four sons and one daughter of James and Lucretia (Feller) Crosby, was born in the town of Middletown, Delaware Co., N. Y., Ang. 24. 1532. His

parents were both natives of the same county, his father dying in 1813, and his mother in 1877. He spent his boyhood ou the farm. After the death of his father, his mother the following year reinoved with her family to Rox - bury, N. Y., where he remained until he was fourteen years old, when he left home to care for himself. His oppor- tunities for an education were confined to the common school, but these were so improved that at the age of seventeen he came to Ulster County, and for one term was a teacher at Alligerville, followed by two terms as a teacher in Rosen- dale. At the age of twenty he returned to Roxbury, and

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for three years and a half was a clerk for E. I. Burhans in a general store. In 1854 he came to Kingston as clerk in the store of Chas. W. Schaffer, but soon returned to Roxbury to take charge of a general store for A. H. Bur- haus. In November, 1855, he went West, spending most of the time in Iowa prospecting for a place for settlement, but in February, 1856, he returned to Rondout and entered the employ of the late William C. More, who founded the hardware business in 1841, now carried ou by Mr. Crosby. After three years as a clerk he became a partner in the business (Wiu. C. More & Co ), which relations continued until the death of Mr. More, in January, 1867.

A new firm was then organized, and Mr. Crosby associ- ated with him as partoers David F. More, Jr., Peter S. Gallagher, and Andrew Dunn, Jr. (Crosby, More & Co.). For five years this firm continued a successful wholesale and retail business on the old stand, corner of Strand and Buien Avenue. Mr. Dann retired from the firm in 1870, and Mr. More in 1872. Mr. Gallagher died in 1877, but the Srm-name of A. A. Crosby & Co. remainc H after tite

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retirement of the first two gentlemen until Feb. 1, 1880, when Mr. Artemus Sahler and Charles Reynolds, for many years hardware-merchants in Kingston, consolidated their business with Mr. Crosby's; and, taking in as partner Mr. Grove Webster (Crosby, Sahler & Co.), this new firm parchased the property of the More estate and established the largest hardware-house in Ulster County.

Mr. Crosby has been a Republican since the organization of that party, and was an active supporter of Horace Greeley in 1572. Since 1859 he has been a member of Rondont Lodge, F. and A. M., and was Master of the lodge in 1865. He is a member of Mount Horeb Chapter, No. 75, and united with the Poughkeepsie Commandery in 1870. Ile was instrumental in the organization of Rondout Commandery in 1871, and officiated as its first Commander for seven years. In 1878 he was elected Grand Warden in the Grand Commandery of the State, and in 1879 he was elected a Grand Standard-Bearer. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and interested in all worthy local enterprises.

Mr. Crosby married, June 11, 1856, Miss Abbie C., daughter of Alexander More, of Rosbury, N. Y. Their children are Ella M. (deceased), Sarah 1., and William C. M. Crosby.

RONDOUT LODGE, No. 343, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS.

This lodge was chartered July S, 1854, the first officers being Johannis D. Hasbrouck, as Master ; George W. Smith, Senior Warden; Martin G. Hayes, Junior Warden. The charter members numbered 15, all of whom, with one exception, being then members of Kingston Lodge, No. 10. The organization and first meetings were held in the rooms of the Odd-Fellows, in the building on the doek at the corner of Ferry and Canal Streets.

During the year 1856, G. F. Vou Beck built the present Masonic Hall, on the corner of Union Avenue and the Strand, and Dec. 22, 1856, this lodge moved in the rooms in this building fitted up especially for their accommodation, and they have continued to meet there until the present time.

The following have served as Masters since the organiza- tion : Johannis D. Hasbrouck, 1851-55; L. A. Sykes, 1856-57 ; Charles MeEntee, 1858-59; Thomas Coruell, 1860; L. A. Sykes, third terin, 1861; G. F. Von Beck, 1862; George W. Smith, 1863; J. D. Hasbrouck, third term, 1864; A. A. Crosby, 1865; George W. Smith, 18GG-68; James McCausland, 1860-71; George B. Hib- berd, 1872-73; Thaddeus O. Taylor, 1874-75; Abram Wood, 1876-77; William Sheppard, 18TS; George B. Ilibbard, third term, 1879; Charles II. Van Wert, 1880.

During the twenty-six years of its existence this lodge has initiated in the mysteries of the order 407 members, and has received by affiliation 41. Of this number 51 have died and 15S have withdrawn or been dropped, leaving the present membership at 236.

The total cash receipts have been upwards of 830,000, Inost of which has been expended in benefits and donations, proving that charity has been one of their fundamenta! principles.

The present officers are Charles H. Van Wert, Master ;

Charles W. Bullen, Senior Warden; Jesse M. Decker, Junior Warden ; John B. Alliger, Sec. (now serving his ninth term); William Hutton, Treas .; Richard Eunis, Senior Deacon; James W. Pells, Junior Deacon ; Themas Cornell, A. A. Crosby, and F. Stephan, Trustees. The regular meetings are held every Monday evening.

KOSCIUSKO LODGE, No. 86, I. O. OF O. F.

This society was organized May 10, 1843, at three o'clock P.M., by Grand Master O). A. Kingsley, assisted by D. D. Grand Master Samuel McLane and P. G. Ilitchcock. The officers chosen were Edmund Suydam, Noble Grand ; Caleb S. Clay, Viee Grand ; Rodney N. Baldwin, Sec. ; Thomas Scott, Treas. The following members were upon appli- cation duly elected: T. Romeyn Westbrook, Horace B. Tolles, Charles R. Maey, Levi E. Vanderlyn, James .1. Taylor, Benjamin T. Vallet, Jacob K. Trumpbour, Corne- lias Van Buren. By card from Quisinippiac Lodge, No. 1, of New Haven, Gustavus C. Bradley was admitted, and also William Willmott, from Manhattan Lodge, No. 20.

From the minutes it appears that Jackson Townsend was also a charter member. At a session the same evening a part of the elected candidates above named were duly ini- tiated, the fec of membership being $10.

May 17th, Augustus Decker, one of the applicants for a charter, was admitted, and was immediately appointed War- den. John T. Crawford, of West Camp, was admitted by card from Meridian Lodge, No. 42.

May 24th, William Crane and Theodore Du Bois were admitted members of the lodge.

The lodge thus formed has continued to the present time, vigorously maintaining its organization, and carrying for- ward its fraternal work for a period of thirty-seven years. It has a ball handsomely fitted up, the furniture, re- galia, and jewels being valued at $1500. A vested fund of nearly $3000 gives strength and permanency to the order. The lodge pays $3 benefits per week to a sick brother, and $50 funeral expenses to the family of a de- ceased member. A catalogue of the officers and men bers of old Kosciusko would show the names of a large number of the citizens of Kingston eminent in all the walks of life.

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History of Ulster County, New York, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. Vol. II, Part 68

Author: Sylvester, Nathaniel Bartlett, 1825-1894. cn Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck Number of Pages: 818

Author: Sylvester, Nathaniel Bartlett, 1825-1894. cn
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 818