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Fowler, Joseph, of Glens Falls, was born in Chester, Warren Co., in 1840. He became an early merchant and is now engaged in different manufacturing interests. He organized the Glens Falls Shirt Co., which gives employment to many, also the Lime Co., and Brick and Tile Co., has been supervisor of Chester, and trustee and president of the Glens Falls corporation. In 1865 Mr. Fowler was married to Miss Mary Coolidge, daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Wright) Coolidge, of Boltoo, and they have five children. Mr. Fowler's parents were Charles and Eliza (Baker) Fowler.
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Fraser, Dr. Ira G., p. o. Horicon, although a resident of Lansingburgh, N. Y., has for many years been prominently identified with the growth of Horicon. He was born in Horicon in 1811, and has attained a national . epntation as a successful physician and especially in the treat- ment and ultimate effectual cure of cancer. He acquired his secret of treating cancers of the Seminole Indians in Florida, and having made many scientific improvements on their methods, which accounts for his unparalleled success. He has an office in Lansingburgh, also a home in the same place and spends his summers in Horicon ; has been three times married, first, to Sarah daughter of Thomas Green. She died leaving one son, Harvey. His second wife was Eunice Webb; she had two daughters, Adilaide and Katie. His present wife was Mrs. Gaylord of Oneida Co. Dr. Fraser's grandfather, James Fraser, came to Horicon in 1798, from Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., N. Y.
Gage, Nathaniel, p. o. Luzerne, was born in Luzerne in 1832; was married in 1862 to Miss Rowena Kingsley, of Warren Co., and they have a family of six children, three sons and three daughters. Mr. Gage was a son of Garret and Dorcas (Adams) Gage. Besides Nathaniel they had nine other children, viz., Abijah, Walter, Warren, Adelbert, Priscilla, Myron N., Janet, Bet- sey, and Lela.
Gailey, Joseph I., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Vermont in 1839, and settled in Warren county with his parents in 1840. He is one of the successful farmers of the town. Has been excise commissioner ; was married in 1863 to Miss Glory Ann Taylor, and they have four children : Willie A., Martha J., Ida B. and Crosby A. Mr. Gailey was a son of Alexander and Catherine (Ramsey) Gailey. Besides Joseph they had three other children. Mrs. Gailey was a daughter of Elias and Sarah (Mosher) Taylor.
Garrett, Dr. Jas. S., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Ballston, Saratoga county, N. Y., Sept. 19th, 1835. He early fitted himself for the dental profession. Settled in Glens Falls in 1860 as a dentist where he still remains; in 1860 he was married to Jennie H. Haight, of Ballston. His wife died in 1873, leaving one daughter. In 1876 Dr. Garrett was married to Annetta B. Millington, of Glens Falls, and they have three children: Edith G., Walter L. and Frank A. In August, 1862, Dr. Garrett enlisted in Co. A, 118th N. Y. Vols., under Col. Sam- uel T. Richards. Served three years and was discharged. He went out as first sergeant of Co. A, and was twice promoted. He was mustered out as first lieutenant of Co. B, 118th N. Y. Vols. Lieut. Garrett was present with and participated in all of the actions in which his regi- ment was engaged until after the capture of the works around Petersburgh, Va., in the fall of 1864, when by reason of physical'disability he was sent to Chesapeake general hospital, Fortress Monroe, and from there as convalescent to Camp Parole, Md., from which place he was ordered for duty as commander of provost guard, of Annapolis, Md., and was serving as assistant pro- vost marshal and ordnance officer of the post and district of Annapolis, Md., when the war closed and he received orders from the War Department to be relieved from duty, when he re- turned to his native State and was finally mustered out at Albany, N. Y., August, 1865, three months after the muster out of the regiment, after which, in the fall of 1865, he resumed the practice of dentistry at Glens Falls, where he has since resided and practiced. His parents are Anson B. and Julia (Styles) Garrett, now living and residents of Ballston, N. Y.
Gates, Charles, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Caldwell in 1837. Is a farmer and lumberman; was married in 1854 to Miss Alice Bennett, daughter of Asahel and Sally (Dick- enson) Bennett. Their family consisted of three children : Ella Idella, Myron J. and Minnie Maria. Charles has been assessor and highway commissioner several terms. His parents were Kellum and Rozella (Dickenson) Gates, of Caldwell. Besides Charles they had five other chil- dren, two of whom are still living : Henry enlisted in the 96th Regiment, and served three years. He afterwards married Miss Mary Potter. Another daughter, Jane Ann Gates, is now Mrs. George Hall.
Gates, Dodge S., p. o. Bolton, was born in Bolton, Warren county, in 1851. Is a farmer and blacksmith. Has been excise commissioner and held other town offices ; was married in 1877, to Mary E. Fowden, of Johnsburgh, and they have a family of two children: Wallace and John. Mr. Gates was a son of John and Hannah (Streeter) Gates.
Gates, Franklin, Queensbury, p. o, Glens Falls, was born in Kingsbury, Washington county, in Dec. 1834 ; in 1882 he settled at East Lake George, at Van Wormer's Bay and purchased his farm and a large boarding house called the East Lake George House. It has ample accommo- dation for forty or fifty guests, and has various points of interest for one seeking rest and quiet home comforts, with good fishing and mountain scenery. Mr. Gates was married to Miss Ca- lista Vaughan, daughter of Russell Vanghan. Married in 1857 and have six children : Etta, Belle, Anna, Fannie M., Alma, Milford R. and Bertha.
Gates, Jonathan S., p. o. Bolton, was born in Bolton in 1847. He is a prominent merchant of the town, in which husiness he embarked in 1874, and formed the present firm of Gates,
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Turner & Co in 1884. Was appointed postmaster in 1880. Was married in 1873 to Miss Zil- pha Reynolds, of Bolton, Warren county, and they have one son, Walter E. Mr. Gates was a son of John and Hannah (Streeter) Gates, of Bolton. They had seven children, five now liv- ing. The names of brothers and sister are as follows: John D. Gates lives in Warrensburgh, Warren county, N. Y. ; Joseph H. Gates, lives in Bolton, Warren county, N. Y .; Dodge S. Gates, lives in Bolton, Warren county, N. Y. ; George S. Gates, lives in Bolton, Warren county, N. Y .; Lydia D. Beswick, died in Bolton, Warren county, N. Y. ; Isaac S. Gates, lives in Bol- ton, Warren county, N. Y.
Gibbs, Nelson J., p. o. Westport, was born in Westport, May 10th, 1840. Is a dealer in stoves, etc., and a mannfacturer of foundry facing. He also owns a mill at Wadham's Mills. Mr. Gibbs was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in Co. F, 118th Reg. N. Y. Vols. Was pro- moted to second lieutenant, then to first lieutenant, and was brevetted captain Nov. 2d, 1864, by Maj. Gen. Butler, for gallant conduct at the battle of Fort Harrison. Was discharged with his regiment on the 13th of June, 1865, in the city of Richmond, Va., and has since resided at Westport. Mr. Gibbs has been twice married, first to Theresa A. Clark, daughter of Aaron and H. P. Clark. She died in 1877, and for his second wife he married Jennie M. Richards, daugh- ter of James and Sarah Richards, of Westport. Mr. Gibbs's parents were Warren and Abigail C. (Morell) Gibbs.
Gilbert, Chas. A., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Livingstone county, Michigan, in 1848. In 1876 he settled in Glens Falls in the employ of the Glens Falls Shirt Manufactory, as book-keeper. He remained in their employ until 1879, when he became foreman for W. E. Spier & Co, or Libby & Spier. In Jan., 1883, he became active partner of the present firm of Jas. L. Libby & Co., having their office at No. 497 Broadway New York. Mr. Gilbert is gen- eral superintendent. Was married to Elizabeth S. Wright, in 1878, and they have one child, Irene Wentworth. Mr. Gilbert's parents were Norman M. and Elizabeth C. (Wyman) Gilbert.
Gill, Christopher Columbus, was born in Castleton, Vt., May 5th, 1809. His father having moved to Saratoga county while he was yet very young, his youthful days were spent in that county. In 1833 he was married to Miss Lnrany Kathan, of the town of Day, Saratoga county, with whom he lived nearly fifty-one years, the most of those years at Creek Center, Warren county, N. Y. They have had eight children. John, the eldest son, a very promising young man, having died at the age of twenty years. There now remains only seven. They are: Lo- dema Cudney, Daniel, Charles, Rinda Aldrich, Miles, Dudley and Mary. Dudley is the present supervisor of the town. Mary received a music teacher's diploma in 1883 and is now teaching. They all reside in the town with the exception of Miles, who is a practicing physician in the town of Johnsburgh, Warren county. Mr. Gill was one of the younger members of a family of sixteen children. He was very active in early life, therefore made a thorough business man. He was among the first settlers of the town. Built one of the first grist and saw-mills and worked them for a number of years. Later was engaged in the mercantile and lumber business. Mr. Gill took a prominent part in local affairs, always ready to respond to the call of the poor and distressed, and many to-day thank him for his kindly advice in time of affliction. He filled nearly all the offices of the town, and was supervisor for many years in succession. He was the first regular appointed postmaster. Filled the office until it became burdensome to him where- upon he resigned. His son, Charles, held the office from that time until a change came in the administration of our government in 1885, and then his son-in-law, A. J. Aldrich, was appointed to that office. During the late war Mr. Gill and Mr. John McMillen (then of the same town), were engaged procuring recruits. They worked harmoniously together, making many sacrifices and in this manner helped to preserve the Union. In 1866 he was elected assemblyman of Warren county, and was one of the committee on roads and bridges. Like a majority of the prominent men of the times he was a self-made man. His father was a native of England and came to this country to do battle for the British, but after witnessing the unreconcilable brutality recorded in history, where a British officer pins the American officer to the ground with his own sword, which he only a moment ago surrendered to him, he, together with a comrade, deserted the British forwith, taking an active part in favor of his adopted country. After the close of the war he was engaged teaching school and was familiarly known as Master Gill until nis death in 1844. The subject of this sketch completed his family vault in 1872. In. 1882 he prepared the lumber for the making of caskets for himself and wife and in 1883 he had them made. The same year he sickened and on March 29th, 1884 he passed peacefully away from earth to his reward in heaven. She is only waiting the call "It is enough, come up higher."
Goodspeed, Gideon, Chester, p. o. North Creek, was born in Queensbury, Jan. 27th, 1823, son of Hosea and Polly Goodspeed. Mr. Goodspeed has been a resident of Warren county for over fifty years, and of Chester since 1876. Is a farmer and owns 150 acres. Was married to Mary, a daughter of Henry and Anna Hewitt of Johnsburgh, and they have four children : Charlie, William, George, and James. Mr. Goodspeed was a soldier in the late war, serving in
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the 175th N. Y. V., Co. D, was honorably discharged on June 30th, 1865, at Savannah, Ga. Is a Republican in politics.
Goodspeed, William E., Johnsburgh, p. o. North Creek, was born in Johnsburgh, Jan. 2d, 1837. He located in Chester in 1857. Is a farmer and owns 150 acres of land. Was married April 25th, 1861, to Emily, daughter of Frederick and Ellen (Martin) Barss. They had two children both deceased. Mr. Goodspeed's parents were Hosea and Mary Goodspeed.
Goodwin, James B., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, born in Castleton, Vt., 1828. Parents, David and Mary (Johnson) Goodwin, natives of Vermont, the former died 1856, the latter died at Glens Falls 1871, leaving five children, two now living : James B. and Roland C. James B. enlisted in Co. A, 118th N. Y. Vols., August 8th, 1862, discharged June, 1865; settled in Glens Falls 1859, and commenced his present freighting and express business; added the ice business in 1871. The firm is now Goodwin & Wilmott, general draymen. Wife, Anna B. Cowles, born in Corinth, Saratoga county, 1838, married Jan. 1856; one son (adopted) Floyd C., born May 19th, 1880. Parents of wife, Henry E. and Lovina (Cressey) Cowles.
Gould, Demon R., Chester, son of Willard and Deborah (Russell) Gould, was born in Ches- ter, Warren county, N. Y. He at first learned the carpenter trade and engaged in business for himself in 1849. In 1879 Mr. Gould went into the cabinet and undertaking business at Ches- ter, in which he is engaged at present. He was married in 1849 to Mary J., daughter of Ben- jamin R. and Almira (Smith) Knapp. Children one, Minnie S. Mr. Gould is a member of the Baptist Church.
Granger, Marcus E., p. o. Horicon, was born June 12th, 1845, at Rockford, Ills., where his parents, Martin, jr., and Mary M. (Prosser) Granger, lived about three years. They were natives of Bolton, Warren county, and returned to Bolton, N. Y., in 1847, and located on the Schroon Lake in Horicon in 1874. Marcus is proprietor of the Horicon House. Was married March 31st, 1867, to Miss E. Viola, daughter of Platt Smith. They have had several children, viz. : Claud C., Gordon L., Ethel V., Mary L., Reginald M., Teressa M. and Clinton R.
Graves, Amos, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Rutland county, Vt., in 1820. He has been an extensive farmer, dairyman and stock-grower. He retired from active labor in 1868 and settled in Glens Falls, where they now reside. In 1846 he married Miss Mary Rose, of Maryland, Otsego County, N. Y., and they have one daughter, Lovina, now married to Mr. Warren J. Potter, of Queensbury. Mr. Graves's parents were Amos, sr., and Betsey Rose, natives of Connecticut. He was a descendant of Lord Baltimore Graves, of England, and died in Saratoga county. Of their eight children three sons are now living, Horatio, Alexander and Amos.
Gregory, Levi, Horicon, p. o. Adirondac, was born May 12th, 1799, and located in Horicon, then Bolton, about 1811. His father Joseph was a soldier of the Revolution. Levi was mar- ried to Irene Hayes, and they had twelve children, Matilda (now Mrs. Nathan Nichols), Lydia (now Mrs. Henry Orton), Nancy (now Mrs. James Alexander), Benjamin, Charles, Elsie (now Mrs. Benager Robbins), Jane (now Mrs. Norman Bennett), Emory, Allen and Harmon. Matilda lives in Glens Falls and Lydia and Nancy now live in the State of Michigan. Joseph and Henry are deceased, and the remainder all live in Horicon. Emory was a soldier of the 118th N. Y. Vol. Infantry, served three years, and was wounded at Fair Oaks. Allen married Laura, daughter of Henry Wood, and they have six children, Charles, George, Ella (now Mrs. Frank Hart, of Chester), Walter, Wesley and Warren. Their farm is 130 acres. L. L. Gregory was born February 10th, 1853. He owns and occupies the homestead formerly belonging to his grandfather, to which he has added, making a total of 225 acres. Was married June 30th, 1879, to Susan, daughter of Benjamin Hayes, of Horicon.
Griffin, William J., Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born in Bolton, February 15th, 1822. Was formerly a carpenter and builder, but is now a farmer. Was married September 23d, 1842, to Miss Louisa Norton, of Warren county. They had four children, Erastus E., William H., Charles J. and Thirza. Erastus E. enlisted in September, 1864, in the 23d N. Y. Battery, and died December 2d of the same year of fever at the bospital. Mr. Griffin, sr., was also a soldier in the 93d N. Y. Regiment, Company H. Was dismissed for general disability from Fortress Monroe hospital. He receives a pension. Mr. Griffin was a son of Charles B. and Locinda (Kinney) Griffin. They had a family of thirteen children, seven of them now living.
Griffiing. Henry, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Thurman, son of Nathaniel and Susan (Boyd) Griffing. They had a family of five children, Stephen, James, Helen, Elizabeth and Henry. Helen is now Mrs. Frederick Osborn. Mr. Griffing, sr., was a son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Uhl) Griffing, who settled in Thurman in 1800. They had ten children ; but three now living, viz. : Nathaniel, Stephen and Elizabeth. Elizabeth is now Mrs. Bowens. Stephen was an officer in the Revolutionary War.
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Gurney, William B., Queensbury, p. o. French Mountain. Born in Claverack, Columbia county, January 7th, 1822. First wife, Ann Robison, of Washington county ; married in 1849. Died in 1853, leaving three children, Edgar B., Mary J. and Belle. Second wife, Mary Alston, married in 1855 ; children four, Ella, Abbie H., Elizabeth R., Helen A. and George E. William J. has been highway commissioner for twenty-one years, justice of peace two terms. Parents. Joseph H. and Abigail H. Gurney. Married in Columbia county. Settled in Queensbury in 1828. The former died in 1863, the latter in 1862. Children, four.
Gwinup, Hon. Henry P., p. o. Luzerne, was born at Plattsburg, N. Y., in 1825. He settled in Luzerne in 1846, and for several years adapted himself to such occupation as presented. At the same time he applied his leisure time to his books and fitted himself for a teacher. He taught several terms, afterward read law in the office of Judiah Elsworth, and was admitted to the bar in Albany in 1876. In 1858 he was an active lumber dealer, but in 1862 he disposed of his interest and enlisted in Company G., 118th N. Y .. Vol., under Colonel Samuel Richards. He was soon promoted to first sergeant and in March, 1864. to second lieutenant. In March, 1865, he resigned, from disability. He has been justice of the peace, justice of sessions, and supervisor, and in 1879 was elected Member of Assembly. Was married in 1849 to Miss Mar- tha Hays. She died in 1859, leaving two children, Herbert W. and Alma. For his second wife he married Maria Peer in 1860, and she has six children, Willie, Clarence, Charles, Edith, Grace and Le Roy. Mr. Gwinup's parents were Richard and Sarah (Jones) Gwinup.
Hack, Roland, Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Centre, came from Bolton to this town about nine- teen years ago, and has lived on his present farm eleven years. In connection with his farm he has a large saw-mill, built eleven years ago by himself. It is the largest one in the town. Was married in 1848 to Mariah Bennett of Warrensburgh. Of their nine children only one is de- ceased, four are married, and the rest live at home. All the children live in the town except Julia, who resides at Johnsburgh.
Haley James, jr., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Warrensburgh in 1852. Was a gradu- ate of Warrensburgh Academy, and in 1879 embarked in the mercantile business, dealing in all the staple goods. In June, 1883, he was married to Miss Julia Collins, and they have one son, Henry A. Mr. Haley is the son of James and Mary Haley. They were married in Ireland and settled in Warrensburgh in 18 -. Have had eight children, six of whom are now living, viz .. Patrick, Mary, Maggie, James, jr., Julia and Annie. Maggie is a popular teacher of her own town and county.
Hall, Clark, p. o. Luzerne, was born in Luzerne in 1827. Commenced business as a farmer, and purchased a mill in 1853. From that time he has been advancing as a lumber manufacturer, and timber contractor and dealer. Has been supervisor one term, also commissioner of high- ways. Was married in 1850 to Miss Mary Hall, of Hebron, and they have a family of seven children, Etta, Wilson J., Ella, Emma, Fred, George and Frank. Etta is now deceased. Mr. Hall's parents were Ira and Eleanor (Ferguson) Hall.
Hall, Warren, p. o. Luzerne, was born in Luzerne in 1823. Was married in 1847 to Miss Lucinda Spaulding, of Crown Point. They had four children, of whom two are now living, viz. : Harvey G. and Willard W. Mrs. Hall died March 27th, 1881. She was an early teacher at Crown Point High School. Of their two sons, Harvey G. is a carpenter at Luzerne. Mr. Hall's parents were Royal and Rachel (Truesdell) Hall.
Hammond, Samuel, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Caldwell in 1817. Is a gen- eral farmer and lumberman. Has been commissioner of highways three terms. In 1840 he married Miss Sarah Jane Prosser, of Caldwell. She died in 1851, leaving three children, Julia, Arthur and Courtney. For his second wife Mr. Hammond married Sally Enches, a native of Rhode Island, in 1853. They had seven children, four of whom are now living, viz .: Ira, Ella, Lida and Sheridon. Lida and Ella graduated from Warrensburgh Academy and are now teach- ers. Mr. Hammond is a son of Nathaniel and Esther (Hodge) Hammond.
Harris, Albert T., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Massachusetts in 1816, and settled in Glens Falls in 1843. Commenced the manufacturing of lime, firm of Harris Lime Co., also engaged in various other branches of industry until 1866, when he was made secretary and treasurer of the Glens Falls Paper Co., with a present capital of $192,000. He still holds the office. In 1840 Mr. Harris married Frances Amanda Sherman, of Rhode Island, and they have three children, George R., Susan G. and Annie Caroline. Mr. Harris's parents were Daniel G. and Mary H. (Tillinghast) Harris, natives of Rhode Island and direct descendants of Thomas Harris, who settled in Rhode Island in 1637.
Harris, Captain Elias S., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Kingsbury, Washington county, in 1828. He commenced liis business life at about fifteen years of age at which time he had the care of a pleasure boat on Lake George; he was also employed on the steamer Wm. Caldwell, the latter part of the season of 1844. The landings were made with a yawl or small boat. He was
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put in charge of the landing of passengers on account of his skill in handling a boat on such occa- sions. In 1845, he became a pilot on the steamer John Jay, which was built and owned by his brother, John J. Harris, which place he held until 1856, when she burned at Hague. In 1857 he had the Minnehaha, a new steamer which he had charge of for several years, was afterward captain of the Ticonderoga and the Horicon. Mr. Harris has been supervisor of Caldwell two terms, justice of the peace two terms, was appointed postmaster in 1875; in 1860 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Fisher and they have two children, George B. and Walter W. George B. is now deputy postmaster.
Harris, Veniah W., p. o. Queensbury, was born in Warren county in 1815; was married Oct. 3d, 1839, to Phebe Ann Beadleston, and they have one son, Frelon G. Harris, born Sept. 6th, 1845. Frelon is now married to Miss Mary E. Hubbell and they have three children - Edwin W., Clarence L. and Lee L. Mr. Veniah Harris was a son of Henry and Margaret (Brown) Harris. They had a family of eight children, four of whom are now living, Veniah, Brayton, Mrs. Amy Allen and Mrs Betsey Ann Elms.
Hartman, William P., Luzerne, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Luzerne in 1839 and was reared on a farm. In early life he built a saw-mill, and in 1870 built his present mill, then a water-power mill, and in 1884 he extended its capacity, and added a steam engine of twenty-five horse- power and a boiler of thirty-five horse-power for sawing, planing, and the manufacture of lath, shingles, etc., which he sells at wholesale and retail. He is now thinking of building a store in which he will deal in general groceries. Was married in 1860 to Miss Elvira M. Varney, of Queensbury, and they have a family of eight children, Delwin G. Melford T., Norman V., Effa Jane, Edwin, James B., Milton and Elwood S. Delvin G. was married in 1874 to Miss Mary Potter of Luzerne. Mr. William Hartman was a son of Conrad and Mary Hartman.
Haviland, Charles Willard, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls, N. Y., in 1857. In 1880 he was married to Miss Anna Streeter, and they have one child, Florence L. Mrs. Haviland is a daughter of Dr. Buel G. Streeter, who settled in this county in 1865 after the close of the war. Mr. Haviland's parents were Roger and Harriet E. (Haight) Haviland.
Haviland, Daniel S., the subject of this sketch, was born in the town of Queensbury, March 24th, 1819, his father, Joseph Hamilton, senior, being one of the largest land owners in War- ren county ; owning and operating at one time upwards of 700 acres, his son Daniel S., assist- ing in its management until the year 1840, when he married Miss Margaret V. Otis, daughter of Stephen Otis of Danby, Vt., and soon after located at his present home on Sanford's Ridge in the town of Queensbury, where he has continued to pursue his early calling. He is a prom- inent member of the Society of Friends, whose present flourishing condition in their new loca- tion at Glens Falls, is largely due to his efforts in connection with a few others. He has three children living, Harris G., S. Josephine and Joseph D. Harris G. married Miss Adelia Winchip, daughter of Remsen J. Winchip ; S. Josephine married Dr. S. T. Birdsall of Brooklyn, who has now located in Glens Falls, and Joseph D. married Miss Margaretta De Long, danghter of Z. I. De Long, of Glens Falls.
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