History of Warren County [N.Y.] with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 82

Author: Smith, H. P. (Henry Perry), 1839-1925
Publication date: 1885
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason & Co., publishers
Number of Pages: 762


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Miles, W. R., Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Center, was born in the town of Jay, Essex county, in 1836, and came to Stony Creek in 1858. He was at that time engaged in blacksmithing, he being one of the first blacksmiths in the town. On the breaking out of the war, he went to Springfield, Mass., in the employ of the government, manufacturing arms. In the fall of 1862 he enlisted in the 1st Conn. Heavy Artillery as artificer, and served until 1864, when he was discharged for blindness caused by sun-stroke. He returned to Stony Creek and remained until 1871 when he removed to Albany and served on the new capitol as a tool-maker until 1876. He then engaged as a practical salesman with a Philadelphia and New York house, Ely & Wil- liams, and still remains with them.


Miller, Francis L., Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Center, has lived in Stony Creek about fourteen years. He formerly came from Clinton county, and was a farmer until two years since. He is now a storekeeper and the owner of a grist-mill; was married in 1872 to Acena Hach, of Stony Creek; they have two children. Mr. Miller was a soldier in the late war, serving in the 96th N. Y. Regiment. He took part in fifteen general engagements.


Miller, George Y., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Day, Saratoga county, in 1836. He is a gen- erai druggist and prescriptionist at Luzerne, dealing extensively in drugs, medicines, paints and oils, also stationery goods, papers, and all fancy and ornamental goods. Mr. Miller was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in 1864. He was appointed ensign in the U. S. Navy, and transferred from the Savana to the Dictator. In September, 1864, he went on the Juanita, and after the explosion of a two-hundred-pounder, they went to Beaufort for repairs. They entered an en- gagement at Fort Fisher on December 24th and 25th. 1864. On January 12th and 13th was the second bombardment and success. The fort surrendered January 15th, at 2 P. M., orders sent to cease firing and the rebels surrendered at 10 P. M. to the 5,000 troops, mostly of colored soldiers. Mr. Miller was married May 31st, 1864, to Miss Lillie A. Lindsey, and they have one son, George. Mr. Miller is the commander of Post B. C. Butler, No. 316, and grand master of the A. O. U. W. He was a son of David C. and Martha (Yerrington) Miller.


Miller, John, J., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Ireland in 1818, and settled in Queensbury with his parents in 1830; is a general farmer and owns 300 acres of land; was mar- ried to Miss Eunice Brainard in 1847. She died in 1881, and for his second wife he married Helen Van Husen, of Queensbury, in 1884. Mr. Miller's parents were Samuel and Sarah Miller, natives of Ireland. They had ten children, three only of whom are now living: John J., William, and Susan.


Miller, Samuel H., p. o. Hague, was born June 26th, 1836, in Putnam, Washington county, N. Y .; is a farmer and owns 183 acres of land; has held the office of highway commissioner five years, and collector of taxes four years; was married September 16th, 1858, to Sarah M., daughter of Anson Elthorp, of Vermont, and they have six children: Willis J., Estella, Elburta, Herbert N., Jennie, and Samuel H., jr. Mr. Miller's parents were John and Clarissa (Hutchin- son) Miller. They had fourteen children.


Miller, William, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Monahan, Ireland, in 1827; is a farmer and owns the farm of 185 acres formerly belonging to his father; was married in 1866 to Eliza M. Barker, of South Glens Falls, and they have six children : William S., Lizzie M., Frank B., Jolin E., and twins, Harriet L., and Arthur L. Mr. Miller has held several minor town offices. Mr. Miller's parents were William and Sarah Miller, natives of Ireland who set- tled in Queensbury in 1830.


Millington, Levy, p. o. Warrensburgh, one of the present old settlers, was born in Warrens- burgh in 1807; is a general farmer; has been school commissioner three years, and assessor one term; was married in 1845 to Miss Charity Wilcox, of Johnsburgh; they had a family of three daughters : Ella, Mary, and Christine. Ella married Mr. Charles Featherson, leaving one child, Ella. Mr. Millington's parents were David and Charity (Potter) Millington. They had a family of six children, four now living.


Mills, William F., Bolton, p. o. North Bolton, was born in Castleton, Vt., in 1803. Is a re- tired farmer ; has been assessor several terms, and highway commissioner; was married to Miss Clarissa M. Goodman, of Bolton, in 1834. They have seven children : Orlin C., Julia, Marion, Clara, Ellen, Mary, and Sarah. Julia has been a teacher and the sons are merchants. Mr.


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Mills's parents were Stephen and Polly (Cushman) Mills. They had three children, of whom William is the only surviving one.


Monroe, Dr. A. D., p. o. Horicon, is a native of Smyrna, Chenango county, N. Y., born October 18th, 1843; has been a resident physician of Bolton and Horicon since 1867. He first studied with Dr. Stanbro, of Otselic, N. Y., three years. He commenced practice independently in 1866, and has the confidence and esteem of the community. He has an extensive practice in Warren and Essex county; is a member of the Central New York Electic Society ; in 1872 he was married to Miss Julia T., daughter of Mr. Jesse Merrill, of Bolton, and they have one son A. B. Carlton Monroe.


Morand, James, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was in born County Carlow, Ireland, in 1826. He came to America and settled in Glens Falls in 1853; was married in 1854 to Miss Ann Tim- mens, a native of Ireland, and they now reside on the Ridge Road, having a pleasant homestead of six acres. Mr. Morand's parents were James and Mary (Timmens) Morand, natives of Ire- land, who came to America in 1855 and settled in New Orleans.


Moore, Andrew, Queensbury, p. o. French Mountain, born in Londonderry, Ireland, Oct., 1822, son of Archibald and Mary Moore. Andrew came to America and settled iu Warrens- burgh in 1844, married Mary Jane Cardle, born in Vermont in 1827, married in 1852, children three : John Henry, George Archibald, and Wilhiem. George A. married Nellie Howe, of Queensbury, one son. Wife was daughter of John and Ann Cardle, born and married in Ire- land, settled in Warren county in 1831. Andrew was a tanner and currier for twenty-four years. In 1858 he settled on his farm of 225 acres, where he now resides. He was collector one term and highway commissioner seven years.


Morehouse, Chauncey, Johnsburgh. p. o. Chester, was born in Johnsburgh, May 1st, 1835. Is a farmer. Was married in 1863 to Susan, daughter of Thomas and Perthuna Smith of Ches- ter, and they have two children : Eva and Arthur. Mr. Morehouse was a son of Samuel and Betsey Morehouse, both natives of Johnsburgh. They had nine children, of whom six are living.


Moorhead, Dr. John F., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in New York, Ang. 26th, 1855. Graduated from the Fort Edward Institute in 1872. Read medcine with Professor Polk, of New York, and Dr. G. W. Little, of Glens Falls, and graduated from the University Medical College of New York, in 1876. From 1877 to 1883 he served in Bellevue Charity Hospital, New York. Settled in Glens Falls in 1883.


Morgan, Col. A. W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in St. Albans, Vt. in 1799. He served an apprentice in the harness and saddlery trade with Judge Spencer, and in 1820 com- menced the harness business on his own account. He continued in this business until 1835. During this time he had purchased 11 acres of land for $800, near the center of the town. After that he commenced laying out, improving and selling his land. He continued in the real estate business until 1870. Was active in laying out and adorning many of the streets of Glens Falls, such as Elm, Park, Maple, Oak and Walnut. In 1840 he purchased the farm of 200 acres where he now resides. Has been supervisor several times, assessor, superintendent of the county poor and many other local offices. He was appointed colonel of the Northern New York Regiment, by Gov. DeWitt Clinton. Has served as canal and railroad appraiser under State appointment. Was an elector in 1864 when Lincoln was made president the second term. His father was a lawyer and a graduate of Yale College, and his brother was was a graduate of Williams College. In 1826 Col. Morgan was married to Miss Emma Warren and they had four children. His wife died in 1870.


Morgan, Freeman M., p. o. Bolton, was born in Bolton, Warren county, June 27th, 1827. He is a farmer and owns the homestead purchased by his father in 1816. Was married to Electa E. Dickenson, October 20th, 1850. She died Jan. 21st, 1863, and for his second wife he married Miss Margaret Stockton July 23d, 1863. She was born at Warrington, Cheshire county, England, January 13th, 1835. They have one adopted daughter, Minnie Morgan. Mr. Morgan's parents were Jonah and Sarah (Brown) Morgan, They had a family of nine children : Mahetable, born Sept. 9tlı, 1811; Ephraim, born Oct. 1st, 1812; James born Aug. 21st, 1814; Anna, born Dec. 16th, 1815; Joseph W., born July 22d, 1818; Hannah B., born Jan. 14th, 1820; Mary M., born March 3d, 1822; Jonah S., born March 3d, 1824; and Freeman M. Mor- gan, born June 27th, 1827. But three now living, viz. : Mahetable, Jonah S., and Freeman M.


Mosher, Miss Hannah A., Queensbury, Warren county, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Sara- toga, Saratoga county, 1789. She is a daughter of Jonathan Mosher and Patience Hoag. She is the only one living of ten children, and aged ninety-six years. She was in early life a teacher in Stephentown, and came to Queensbury in 1830, where she has resided, and is one of the So- ciety of Friends, whose life record will long be remembered by all that know her.


Mundy, Williamn, p. o. Chester, was born in Wiltshire, England, June 19th, 1823. Was


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reared and educated in. Wiltshire and learned the tanner's trade, serving an apprenticeship of six years. He came to America in 1843, settled in Hudson and in 1848 was married to Angelina Reynolds. They have six children : Fred, William, Robert, Sarah, Andrew, and Jessie. Mr. Mundy located in Chester in 1859, and established his present business, building, 70 by 40 feet, with a capacity for turning out 3,000 hides per year.


Murray, Alexander, Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Center, was born in Stony Creek in 1826. He is a farmer, and has held some of the most important offices in the town. Was married in 1850 to Julia Goodenow, and they had one daughter (now Mrs. P. J. McGuir). Mrs. Murray died in 1851 and Mr. Murray married her sister, Emily Goodenow. They have several children. Mr. Murray was a son of Moses Murray, also a native of this town, who died about fourteen years ago.


Murray, Chas. W., Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Center, was born in Thurman in 1852, and re- moved to Stony Creek when a small boy. Has been engaged in farming and working at the carpenter trade, also in lumbering, and is now extensively engaged in the manufacture of barrel material. He employs from five to eight hands. Was married in 1877 to Miss Ida M. Fuller, daughter of Joseph E. Fuller. They have two children. Mr. Murray is assessor this year and has held other offices for his town.


Needham, William, Thurman, p. o. Athol, was born in this town in 1856. Is a farmer; is now constable and collector for his town. Was married in 1879 to Elizabeth Bennet; they have one son, Orley Needham.


Nelson, Homer S., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born at Sandy Hill, Washington county, in 1860. He is proprietor of the Nelson House formerly owned by his father. His par- ents were John and Sarah Nelson, formerly proprietors of the Nelson House and through the assistance of Mrs. Nelson the hotel has become a financial success, and to-day is one of the pop- ular houses of the town'; is strictly on the temperance plan. Mrs. Sarah Nelson was a daugh- ter of Nicholas and Abigail (White) Newton, early settlers in the town of Warrensburgh. Mr. Newton was in the War of 1812. He had a family of eight children, seven of whom are now living, four in this county.


Nelson, John, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Warrensburgh in 1827. Has been in the employ of the government in custom house and mail agent. Is also a hotel keeper and proprietor of the Nelson House at Troy and St. Albans, Vt. He was married to Maria Dupont, of Rouse's Point, in 1863. She died in May of the same year. Mr. Nelson was a son of Alton and Charlotte (McLaren) Nelson. Alton served in the war of 1812, enlisting from Stillwater, Saratoga county.


Newton, Leander, p. o. Hague, son of Ithamer Newton, was born June 16th, 1833. Was married to Louisa Bevins, and they have four children : Andy E., Nellie A., Carrie E. and Dema P. Mr. Newton's grandfather, Joel Newton, came from Hubbardstown, Mass., about 1802, and located near Lake George.


Nichols, Riley, Horicon, p. o. Adirondac, is a native of the town of Schroon, and was born in 1832. He is a blacksmith by trade and has also been engaged in lumbering for about forty years. Was married to Martha A. Huntley, of Schroon, and they have three children : Eleanor (now Mrs. J. F. Holly), Mary, and Seth, who is a member of the firm of Prouty & Nichols, livery, having purchased his interest of Mr. Wells, in 1882. Mr. Nichols's father was "Levi Nichols, who came from Vermont and lived in Horicon about three years. He died in 1875. Mr. Nichols and his son own a farm near Adirondac of 83 acres.


Noble, Hon. David, Johnsburgh, p. o. Weavertown, son of Archibald and Margaret (Som- erville) Noble, was born in Johnsburgh, N. Y., July, 1804. Was educated as a farmer, receiv- ing such education as the common schools afforded. From the age of twenty to thirty years he taught school in his native town and the surrounding country. In 1833 he took charge of a store connected with a large tanning establishment in Johnsburgh, and was book-keeper and general agent until May, 1843, being for a time a partner in the mercantile business. In 1843 he purchased 20 acres of land and opened a store at Weavertown where he still resides. Has held most of the offices of the town, and commissions up to captain in the militia of the State, and has held many of the offices of the county. From 1846 to 1848 he was one of the side judges of Warren county. In 1851 and 1854 he was a Member of the Assembly of the State of New York. In 1869 he was appointed postmaster, which position he has retained to the present time. He was a Democrat until 1859 when he became a Republican. Is an active member of the M. E. Church. Was married Feb. 7th, 1841, to Miss Jane Gunn (a former pu- pil), who died March 1st, 1884, aged seventy-two years, leaving four married daughters, one unmarried daughter and one son, Archibald R. aged thirty ; Mr. Noble, sr., resides with his son with whom he is engaged in the drug and stationery business.


Norcross, Derias, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born at Fort Edward, Washington


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county, in 1827. Is a master carpenter and builder and architect and has built many of the ex- tensive buildings in Glens Falls, the old opera house, Presbyterian church, and many fine dwell- ings and hotels on Lake George. Is also a manufacturer of sash, doors, blinds, and a stair builder, in fact a general contractor and designer for all fine work pertaining to his art. Was married to Miss Margaret Van Derwalker, in 1853. She died in 1863 leaving three children : Albert H., Augusta M. and Estella. For his second wife Mr. Norcross married Mrs. Olive J. Moss. They have one child living, Willard D. Mr. Norcross's parents were Shepherd and Arry (Stearns) Norcross. They had eight children, only four of whom are now living: Isaac M., Bethuel, Derias and Sarah, now Mrs. Rufus White.


Numan, Charles P., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury, Warren county, in 1848; married Miss Carrie Devol of Schaghticoke, in 1872. They have one child, Herbert O. Numan. Mr. Numan is a general farmer and dairyman. Mr. Numan was a son of Orange and Sarah (Peck) Numan. Besides Charles P., they had one other son, George R., and daugh- ter Delia A.


Nyce, Dr. George W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Sussex county, N. J., in 1835. Is a graduate of the Medical University of Philadelphia. Was in the late war, enlisting in the 11th Regiment and serving three years. He served in the hospitals at Columbus, Nash- ville and Louisville, and was discharged at the close of the war. Was married in 1877 to Mrs. Elizabeth Waite, of Indiana. They have two children living, John and Bertie. Dr. Nyce is making a specialty of the treatment of cancer and scrofulous diseases. His place of business is 17 Ray street, Glens Falls.


O'Mahoney, Rev. William H., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in New York city in 1832. Was a graduate in 1875 of the Assumption and Free Academies in Utica, N. Y., also of Niagara Col- lege and Troy Seminary. where he was ordained in 1879. He was first sent to Watertown, N. Y., and from there to Albany in 1881. In 1882 he was put in charge of Warrensburgh, Ches- tertown, Johnsburgh and Luzerne. In 1884 the mission was divided the northern half being erected into a separate parish, and Lake George which had previously been under the care of the Panlist fathers, of New York, being added to Warrensburgh, where he still remains.


Ordway, Jones, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Stratford, Vt., Jan., 1812. In 1832 he came on foot from Vermont and settled in Glens Falls, bringing all his worldly goods on his back. He commenced chopping cord-wood, then boating, but not content with his suc- cess in serving others, he resolved to establish himself in business. In 1840 he opened a hotel at North River, running a farm and lumber business at the same time. He afterwards disposed of his hotel and continued his general lumber business. He, with Mr. James Morgan as part- ner, was the founder of the well known Morgan Lumber Company of Glens Falls. They now own one-fourth interest in the Glens Falls Paper Mill. Mr. Ordway purchased an interest in the gas company of which he is now president. He is also a large real estate owner in three or four counties as well as in Glens Falls corporation; in 1835 he was married to Miss Clarissa Chambers, of Caldwell, Warren county. They had two children, Helen and James. James is now dead and Helen also. Mr. Ordway's parents were James and Arsenath (Percifield) Ord- way. They had twelve children, four now living.


Ordway, Moses T., Johnsburgh, p. o. North Creek, was born in Strafford, Vt., Nov. 28th, 1835. Is a farmer of North Creek, and owns 230 acres of land; married in Aug. 1859, to Jeru- sha, daughter of Samuel and Mary Richardson, and they have six children : Josephine, Frede- rick, George, James, Emma and Arthur. Mr. Ordway was a son of James and Sarah Ordway.


Orcutt, Joseph, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Hartford, Washington county, in 1808. He settled in Caldwell in 1844, and on his present homestead in 1862. He gives ac- commodation to picnic parties on the bank of Lake George. He furnishes boat accommoda- tions and has a valuable mineral spring which is of great benefit to invalids; in 1833 he mar- ried Miss Elizabeth Davis of Vermont. She died in 1836 leaving one child, Franklin. For his second wife, Mr. Orcutt married Miss Emily Dean in 1838. His son Franklin married Miss Harriet Williams. Mr. Orcutt's parents were David and Polly Orcutt. In the later years of their life they came to Joseph and he cared for them until their death.


Ormsby, Silon A., p. o. Horicon, was born in Poultney, Vt., May 14th, 1841. Is a contract- ing carpenter of Horicon and owns a farm of sixty-five acres; was married to Chloe M., daugh- ter of Steward Weller, of Horicon, and they have one son, Clayton A. Mr. Ormsby was a soldier in the late war, serving in the 123d N. Y. Vol. Infantry, Co. B. Was at Chancellors- ville, Atlanta, in Sherman's march to the sea; was wounded in the left shoulder; was dis- charged in 1865 and is a pensioner. His parents were Lucius and Sarah Elizabeth (Hyde) Ormsby. They had eleven children.


Osborn, Edwin, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Horicon in 1854. Settled in Warrens- burgh in 1868, and in 1872 commenced business as a merchant, selling dry goods, groceries and


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notions. He was a son of Charles W. and Ann E. (Griffin) Osborn. Charles W. was a mer- chant, and had two children, Edwin and Kate.


Paige, R. E. D., p. o. Horicon, is a native of Horicon, born Jan. 6th, 1850. Is a farmer and owns a house at Bartonville; was married to Mary, daughter of Abijah Bevins, of Ticonderoga, and they have two children : Clarence A. and Clemma A. Mr. Paige was a soldier of 1865, 3d N. Y. Infantry, and served until the close of the war. His parents were Cyrenus and Martha (McIntyre) Paige, old residents of Warren county. They were married in 1835 and have had nine children, five now living.


Palmatier, Rev. A. B., Horicon, p. o. Brant Lake, was born in Catskill, Greene county, in 1836. His parents, Peter and Deborah Palmatier, died when he was quite young and he was reared by an older brother. He studied in the Catskill graded schools and entered the ministry in 1864, an expounder of the Baptist faith; was married in 1874 to Lucy J., daughter of Dea- con John Brown, of Johnsburg, N. Y., and they have three children, Gertrude L., Herbert A., and Wayland P. Mr. Palmatier was a soldier in the late war, serving in the 162d N. Y. Vol. Infantry, Co. H. Was wounded at the battle of Mansfield and discharged in 1865. He is a pensioner. Is pastor of the Brant Lake Society and also of the church at Horicon.


Palmer, Richard, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Saratoga county, in 1808. He was by trade a mill-wright and settled on his present farm of 67 acres in 1865; was married in 1828 to Miss Clarinda Pratt, of Bolton. She died in 1859, leaving three children, Mary A. (now Mrs. L. Potter), Dennis and William, now practical sawyers at Glens Falls. For his second wife, Mr. Palmer married Mrs. Alice (Bennett) Lamb, in 1865. Mr. Palmer was a son of Jesse and Catharine (Hilton) Palmer, natives of Hadley, Saratoga county.


Parks, Solomon A., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Saratoga county in 1827. He commenced his business life in a paper mill at Milton, and in 1853 he became interested in the manufacture of printing paper. He settled in Glens Falls in 1872 where he purchased one- fourth interest in the Glens Falls Paper Mill Company. He was elected superintendent of the organization and still continnes in that capacity. His son is now his assistant and the company represent a capital of $192,000, and manufacture 200 tons of newspaper per month; Mr. Parks married Miss Harriet A. Hewitt, of Stillwater, Saratoga county, N. Y., in 1852. She died in 1881, leaving seven children : Fred H., George H., Lee A., Julia A., Ella K., Harriet E. and Ruth M. Mr. Parks's parents were Brazilia and Susan Parks.


Pasko, Alexander T., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Chester, Warren county, in 1826. He learned the harness and saddlery .trade, and settled in Warrensburgh in 1849. Is a dealer in all harness and horse furniture, trunks, whips, etc. Was married in 1848 to Cynthia F. Capron, of Broadalbin, Fulton county, and they have one son, Emerald D., born in 1850. In 1872 Emerald married Miss Margery A. Stewart, of Caldwell. Mr. Pasko has been superin- tendent of the county poor for nine years. His father was Levy Pasko.


Patrick, David E., Bolton, p. o. Hill View, was born in Hebron, Washington county, in 1842. He purchased his present homestead in 1885. Has enjoyed a large practice for many years and has the respect of the community in which he lives. Was appointed postmaster of Hill View in 1880; was married in 1872 to Miss Sarah Jane Chapman, and they have three children, Eva I., Mary E. and John E. Dr. Patrick is a son of Dr. E. L. Patrick and Nancy (Thomas) Patrick. They were married in 1834 and have a family of four children, Mary A., David E .. Nancy J. and Henrietta.


Patrick, Dr. E. S., Caldwell, p. o. Hill View, was born in Springfield, Mass., 1811. Moved from there to Hebron, Washington county. Was married in 1834 to Miss Nancy Thomas, of Hebron, Washington county, and have four children living, Mary Ann, David Edwin, Nancy Jane and Henrietta. Emma died in infancy. He purchased his present homestead in 1865 in Caldwell, Warren county, has enjoyed a large practice for over forty years, and has the respect of the community in which he has and now lives. He was appointed coroner for a number of years. Was appointed postmaster of Hill View in 1877 and holds that office yet. Dr. E. L. Patrick is a graduate of the Homeopathic Society of New York. David E. Patrick is a son of Dr. E. L. Patrick and Nancy (Thomas) Patrick. Born in Hebron, Washington county, 1842. Was married in 1872 to Miss Sarah Jane Chapman, daughter of John W. Chapman and Eliza Chapman, of Hartford, Washington county. They have three children living, Eva, Eliza and John Edwin. Delbert died in infancy. Moved to Caldwell, Warren county, 1877. He pur- chased his present liomestead in 1885 in Bolton, Warren county. His occupation has been a farmer.




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