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Elisha Powell (no relation), living in the village, and clerk in the weigh lock office, leased the Exchange Hotel and afterwards purchased the same, and was at one time collector of the port.
Proprietors of the West Troy Exchange from the time it was built to 1910; H. N. Carr, old and new; Mrs. Cloe Powell; Mr, Jenks; Billings Blakesley; Elisha Powell; G. W. Greenwood; 1866 Isaac Collins bought it, died; John Gladding; J. Patten & White; J. Carpenter; D. W. Winship; Charles Kafka; Wm. Childs ; Mrs. McNulty ; Chas. Kafka; Curran & Arms ; J. Patten; John A. Patten's Sons, 1910. In 1839 saloon in basement; pro- prietor, Myron Hart. Now known as Collins House.
Fred White; born in West Troy; educated in public schools of Troy. Went to Mexico; received the degree of Ph. D., University of the City of Mexico. Appointed assistant sanitary inspector 7th Army Corps of the city of Havana, in 1899. In 1902, left service and engaged in the printing business, and in 1910, bought the printing plant of the Empire Folding Box Co. of Watervliet. Grandson of T. B. White.
Mansion House; built in 1830. Proprietors : Cloe Powell, Carthy & Gilbert, Badgley, Mrs. F. Thompson, 1863. ' Boarding house. Last proprietor, Mrs. F. Thompson.
Tremont House; built by Levinus Lansing in Gibbonsville, in 1822; west side of Broadway below Fourteenth street. Pro- prietors : A. Rundell, Rundell & Dyer, Jonathan & Dyer, James Badgley, W. & E. Jenks, Solomon R. Greenman, Mrs. Mary Greenman, Billings Blakesley, William Rouse, Levi Shadbolt. Burned. For years this hotel was the center for political meetings and social entertainments. Later the Empire House, and also Gil Crane's hotel, drew most of the social gatherings. About 1830 the West Troy Hotel in the Fourth ward was built; Hyram Twisst, proprietor. It had the patronage of the farmers and boatmen. Ashael Bennett was proprietor at one time. It was bought by
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L. D. Collins and Wight and torn down in 1857 to make room for new buildings.
Daniel C. Stewart; carriage manufacturing; corner Washington and Ferry (First avenue and Fourteenth). Very prominent busi- ness citizen. Connected with these works was Jonathan Childs' blacksmith plant. Both concerns employed the best mechanics, and the goods had a large sale throughout this section. Mr. Stewart became interested in politics ; elected justice of the peace in 1840; president of the village in 1848 and again in 1850. In 1855, J. & G. Dornett purchased the plant and later the buildings were purchased by the trustees of Trinity Church.
1831.
Washington Street Methodist Episcopal Church, organized in Gibbonsville. First meeting in school house corner of First ave- nue and Fourteenth street, in 1828. In 1831 - April 5 - Dan- iel T. Wandell, William Tucker, William P. Hall, Ammond Hammond, and David I. Dutcher were elected trustees. April 12, commenced building May, 1831. Church was dedicated and services were held January 19, 1832. Rev. D. Starks, D. D., pastor. In 1840 church enlarged and parsonage erected. In 1857 the old wooden church was sold to J. M. Jones, and is part of their present car factory. A new church was erected January 1, 1858, Rev. Andrew Witherspoon, pastor. Thomas Gun- salus, Henry Waterman, S. S. Wandell, Daniel T. Wandell, Capt. Burdick, Henry Gregory, Henry Fitchett, John McKibbin, B. F. Phelps, E. R. Phelps, John Parker and many more of the old members have passed to their home beyond, leaving the younger element to continue the good work, so auspiciously begun. The societies connected with the church are progressive, the Kings Daughters are looked after by their efficient president, Mrs. Wil- liam Morse (Capt. Burdick her father), being one of the first
members; the Ladies' Aid Society is assisted by President Mrs. John Williams, who is always deeply interested in the society's welfare; made doubly exacting through the death of their beloved secretary, Mrs. Jay Van Arnum. The Sunday school has been and is to-day the pride of the members, the yearly exercises denote careful study by the scholars, and interest taken in the work by the teachers and superintendents, one of whom, Joseph C. Cary, a life-long member and closely identified with the general affairs of the church, held the position of superintendent for years, passed from his earthly labors in March, 1910. He left a large circle of friends who sincerely regret his demise. Rev. William E. Flouten, their late pastor, is succeeded by Rev. Leigh E. Diefen- dorf, this date, 1910.
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Harrison Wilks, agent at one time for the Western Transporta- tion Co .; later in the grocery business and in 1864 formed a co-partnership with George W. Gunsalus in the clothing business. Detective Humphrey, of the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R., married his oldest daughter. Died in 1867.
Austin Scott, agent for the Schuyler Towing Co., married Mr. Wilks' wife's sister. Always 'attentive to business, with a wide circle of friends and desirable neighbors.
Jacob Tymesen, descendant of the Tymeson family, who settled in the town of Watervliet in 1830. Served in the army during the Rebellion; engaged in the teaming business on his return home; settled in West Troy ; he married a Miss Rachael Warner, descend- ant of the Warner family; both well-known. Mrs. Tymesen is remembered by many for her motherly care during seasons when they made her house their home; but to-day that ambition, strength and will power has left her, and for six years she has resided with her son, Harmon, calmly awaiting the call that soon will bring her in the presence of her Maker, and a reunion with her husband, - who died in 1902.
Andrew Seniskey, a well-known river man. Capt. Senisky was connected with the Troy and New York steamboat service many years as freight agent. Blown from the cars of the Hudson Rail- road in 1872; died from the injuries received. One of the best known and popular men in their service. Charles E. Hamilton, a West Trojan, married his daughter, at present with the G. V. S. Quackenbush Co., with a service of over forty years.
John Tighe, member of Assembly in 1869 and 1870.
Marshall Witbeck, liveryman, one of the earliest settlers to establish the business, and had the call to attend the funerals that occurred ; social, good neighbor and popular with all classes.
Steamboats, Frances Skiddy and Commodore, in 1854.
1832.
Trinity Church; mission services were held in 1832, in a school- house situated on the west side of Burlington street, Rev. David Butler, of Troy, officiating. In 1834 Rev. Samuel Balis, with the families of James Lobdell and Raymond Taylor, formed the neu- cleus of the society. In 1837 the society erected a brick church on west side of Salem street (Port Schuyler) ; rector, Rev. James Tappan; wardens, James Lobdell, A. S. Blackman; vestrymen, Benjamin Taylor, John Masom, Gloer Blackman, Edgar Botts- ford, Gilbert C. Bedell, Thomas Evens, John Worthington, Jona- than Hart. In 1858 a new society was formed, church erected north side of what is now Sixteenth street, as St. Luke's, Rev. Washington Van Zandt, rector. In 1845 Rev. H. H. Bedell was rector of both. In 1844 Salem Street Church was sold, and ١٠
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was burned soon after. In 1848 the society erected a new edifice on Washington street (First avenue), a wooden structure; the style of architecture was somewhat of a gothic character; this edifice was burned in 1900. In 1901 the present handsome build- ing was erected, soon after the other was destroyed, a " monu- ment " in evidence of the zeal and progressiveness of the society. The congregation has and does now number among its members many prominent citizens, and their interest is apparent as oppor- tunity presents itself to better present condition. The societies connected with Trinity are: Daughters of the Cross, Miss Edith La Page, president; Miss Jessie Trimble, secretary ; Mrs. F. L.
Shires, treasurer. Woman's Auxiliary, Miss Altanah Frazer, president ; Mrs. Andrew Meneely, secretary. Parish League, Miss Bertha Hollands, president; Miss Marie Bromley, secretary ; Miss Hattie Smith, treasurer. Their parlors (First avenue and Fourteenth street) are well adapted for the societies use; special meetings and social entertainments in the same being instructive and enjoyable. River excursions are made note of, well patron- ized and always enjoyable, both by young and old. Their fairs show taste in their arrangement, the exhibits are beautiful as well as useful, while the announcement of one of their recherche suppers creates an appetite. Their most noted fair was held in Union Place Hall in 1853. Those who have been in the past appointed to fill the position of rector of Trinity were men of character, education and refinement, and none more so than the present rector, Rev. John Evans Bold, 1910. January 8, 1840, Rev. O. H. Gregory delivered an address in Trinity Church, west side of Canal street (Sixteenth).
1833.
Empire Hotel; built about 1832; proprietors, R. Dempsey, J. P. Burhans, Samuel Segue, E. F. Kennedy, Jessie P. Wilson, Witmarsh. Very popular hotel under the management of Mr. Segue, being the favorite hotel for private entertainments and banquets of the elite of this section. Burned about 1863.
Gil Crane's Hotel (now Devine's), the noted sporting resort for owners of fast trotters. The New turnpike was the sporting track ; Moscow, Fannie Jenks, Fashion and other noted horses were speeded on this pike in early time. It was one of the finest con- structed pikes in the county.
Patrick Rogers came from Coxsackie to West Troy in 1833. Manufacturer (bricks). Built the malthouse standing on Second avenue. Prominent and influential business man. Died July 4, 1886.
Peter A. Rogers (son) succeeded to the business. Educated in Villanova and Fordham Colleges. President of West Troy in
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1862 and again in 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894. Elected justice of the peace in 1864. Elected surrogate of Albany county in 1871 and held the office until 1877. Many of his rulings have become standard. Though his election as a member of the Con- stitutional Convention in 1893 added another honor, accorded him by his constituents ; he has found time to devote to the interests of his native town, looking toward its advancement in business mat- ters; and at this date, 1910, an active business man, sociable, affable, with a kind word to all.
The old pump that once stood at the intersection of First avenue and Thirteenth street, where one of my playmates broke his leg, colliding with it while riding down hill on a pair of borrowed bobs, and the pump corner of Fourteenth street, where we children drank from at recess, are gone- the finest springs in the village. The wooden schoolhouse, Thirteenth street, by Dry river; Mr. Perry taught the school; also Oliver Patch; burned in 1845.
The old bakery, kept by Mr. Hitchcock, stood on Washington street, above Dr. O. H. Gregory's residence.
Thomas Zokuskie, chemist at United States Arsenal, superin- tendent of cartridge department, for many years had charge of the display of fireworks on 4th of July and other time in front of the Arsenal. How many are they that are living to-day that remem- ber the swims they had out from the rocky beach and how they floundered among the swells of the steamboats as they passed to and from in summer time.
Thomas Cairns; from Ireland in 1897. Educated at the Aughna Cleagh National School, county Antrim. In 1903 estab- lished the grocery business, and in 1905 removed from opposite corner to his present location, 1701 Broadway. Centrally located, with an attractive display of a choice selection of staple and fancy groceries, it has become the center of attraction of a discrimina- ting public, whereby the magnetic influence that attaches to " pop- ular " prices adds to the volume of business, already secured.
1834.
The First Presbyterian Church, organized February 12, 1834, by Horace L. Dann, Hyram Hopkins and Henry Kimberly. Feb- ruary 27, Mr. Dann purchased the lot on southwest corner of Third avenue and Twenty-first street. Changed to Congregational in 1863. Changed to Presbyterian; other changes were made, and at last settled on the title of Presbyterian. Financial difficulties forced the congregation to close their affairs, and in 1849 the trustees sold lot, and wooden church that had been erected on it, to the Ohio Street Methodist Church trustees. This church was called the Bethel Church. They bought the property in October, and the old church burned in November, 1849.
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Their first pastor was Rev. Marcus Smith. The above Pres- byterian society laid dormant for some years, although keeping up their organization, meeting at stated intervals. In 1872 the few members decided to have a home of their own, Mr. Dann holding a mortgage on the old Presbyterian property sold to the Ohio Street M. E. Church trustees, foreclosed the same in pro- ceedings in Supreme Court before Judges Ingalls and Davis. This was a surprise to many, not knowing the existence of any mort gage, created some bitter feeling among a few, it soon was forgotten. In 1875 Horace L. Dann, Caleb Nelson, Henry Kimberly, Jef- ferson Collins, as trustees, purchased the lots between Catherine and Ford streets, north side of what is now Twenty-third street, and erected the present edifice. Their first pastor was Rev. How- ard Butler. The congregation soon increased, some withdrawing from the Ohio Street M. E. Church. The membership though not large will no doubt in the near future increase, as the popula- tion becomes larger in that section of the city. Connected with the church is the Society of Christian Endeavor, president, Miss Elola Ball; Lizzie Nash, secretary; Howard Dabney, treasurer. The social features, under the auspices of the lady members, are well patronized and enjoyable, and the spiritual welfare of the members are looked after by their present able pastor, Rev. Lansing Van Auken.
Steamboats Erie, Champlain, and Albany in commission.
Steamboat John Mason, Troy to Albany.
Louis Rousseau built a planing mill on land now occupied by Barker's collar factory. Later the firm became Rousseau & Easton, Mr. Easton withdrew about twenty years later, and the firm became Rousseau & Harrington. Mr. Rousseau died in 1884. The mill burned in 1888.
C. P. Ives, corner River and Water streets (Broadway and Four- teenth street), grocer. Dan Shaw, also a grocer, on the same block. Boat orders large and worth securing. Grocers in the early period of navigation sold rope, tools of all kinds, ship supplies, wines and liquors ; store license, $5.00; special, $10.00.
1835.
Rensselaer and Saratoga counties built the old wooden covered bridge from Green Island to Troy in 1835. It was lighted with oil lamps. Cars drawn by horses through River street to Troy House.
Presidents of the village of Gibbonsville: 1825, Julius Hanks ; 1827, John Ranney; 1828, Amos Larcom; 1829, D. T. Wandell ; 1830, Jeremiah Dyer; 1831, Isaac Chapman; 1832, William G. Groesbeck; 1833 and 1834, Isaac Chapman; 1835, Edward Learned.
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REV. MARCUS SMITH 1834 FIRST PASTOR OF OLD BETHEL CHURCH
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James Badgley; Badgley Hotel, turnpike (Third avenue and Fourth street), 1835. Mrs. Badgley proprietor after her hus- band's death. Built by Humphrey Oothout for the Badgleys. Luther Greenman proprietor at one time.
Samuel Stickney, relative, to Gibbonsville in 1834.
Theodore Stickney (son), carpenter and builder, proprietor of extensive hot houses opposite hotel which is yet standing, seventy- five years old. The Stickneys occupied it at one time. Theodore S., former member of Hercules H. & L. Co., and foreman in 1885.
Merchants, Grocers: Geo. Learned, Geo. Montgomery, William Andrews, Sr., Boynton & Bacheldor, James Lobdell, a dry goods dealer years later ; James T. Morrison, Ferry house (Twenty-third street) ; Robert Morrison Andrew Morrison, constable; Joseph James, Adam Thornburn, livery; Al. Witmarsh, John Van Arnum, James Edgerton; painter Orin Deleware; grocer, Amos Finn.
The West Troy Society for the Promotion of Civil and Religious Observance of the Sabbath, organized June 11, 1834. H. L. Dann, chairman; Charles Northand, secretary.
In early days the corner of what is now Fifteenth street and Broadway, the boatmen called Slaun Hook.
Landlord Willard, proprietor of hotel, the Rock house; built in 1828 by Learned & Bingham. Mr. Bingham was son-in-law of Garrett T. Witbeck, also one of the oldest settlers in this section.
Steamboats Swallow and Jonas C. Heart in 1836. Swallow was wrecked on Athens rock in 1845.
John Morrison, Robt. Casey, Jerry Potter, Clark Foss went to California. Morrison died on ship on passage out; Casey returned ; died at home; Potter and Foss never returned. Foss became a hotel proprietor and an expert horseman. Horace Greeley's ride over the mountains in one of the stage coaches driven by Foss is noted in Greeley's biography.
Alexander S. Lobdell, one of the oldest settlers and merchants of the village. In the early days the stock of a large firm con- sisted of general merchandise, from a needle to a plough, drugs, paints and dyes included. Situated on what is now Twenty-third street, known at present as the Kennedy estate. His canal trade was the largest. Boatmen recognizing the fact supplies could be purchased at less figures at his store than at any other point on their route. Prominent in church circles, one of the original trus- tees of the Ohio Street M. E. Church; at one time foreman of Spartan Hook and Ladder Company No. 2. At one period the firm was A. S. & J. D. Lobdell. Dissolved later. Both opened separate stores, J. D. locating on Broadway below Sixteenth street. A. S. continued business until his death, occurring in 1866. His sons, Henry and Edward, succeeding to the business. Soon after
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Edward's death Henry secured the whole output of a wall paper plant; placed same on the market at cost, his discounts being his profits. He removed to Troy; opened an exclusively wall paper establishment on Third street. A lucrative business was the out- come, but ill health, resulting in his death, the family closed up the business. A progressive citizen, liberal, the welfare of his home and family his first thought, having passed from the busy scenes of this life he left a record that none could question.
1836.
WEST TROY. Incorporated April 30, 1836. Divided into four wards.
Trustees for each ward as follows: First Ward, Thomas Evans, Jonathan Hart; Second Ward, Isaac Chapman, H. M. Hopkins; Third Ward, Sam'l E. Ford, Henry Kimberly; Fourth Ward, Hyram Twist, A. Van Arnum.
Inspectors : First Ward, Alva W. Richardson, D. D. Abrams, A. S. Blackman; Second Ward, Isaac Chapman, Martin Witbeck, J. C. Green; Third Ward, S. E. Ford, J. T. Vanalstyne; Fourth Ward, A. M. Richardson, A. Van Arnum, A. S. Lobdell.
First President, Edward Learned; residence on Washington street.
At this period there were twelve steamboats and seven towboats in commission.
The Odd Fellows regalia consisted of a white linen collar and apron; the Noble Grand scarlet trimmed with gold fringe. Mrs. Zar Stone, of Gibbonsville, in 1836 made one and presented it to N. G. Abram Myers, of Watervliet Lodge No. 20, on the evening of his installation. The apron has since been discarded by the order. There was a peculiar reason for it.
Watervliet Bank, incorporated. Location, Watervliet House, southwest corner River and Buffalo streets (Broadway and Fif- teenth ). President, J. C. Schuyler; vice-president, Edward Learned ; cashier, Egbert Olcott; teller, Everett T. Witbeck ; clerk, George W. Wheeler. Failed 1841. The panic of 1837 was the cause of the failure.
Revere House, east side of New Turnpike (Albany road), north of Schuyler's bridge. Jonathan Dyer, builder, owner and pro- prietor ; next, George Aldrich; Solomon Greenman later. Burned in the 40's.
The old Parker shipyard in rear of what is now Crummy & Day's Broadway office. Business was booming in the industry per- taining to the building of river craft. Ship carpenters and calkers found employment at fair wages, and launches of vessels were many. The scene is changed not only there, but the river front has lost its former attractiveness, docks having fallen in
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decay and the sound of the hammer, the creaking of the windlass, and the flapping of the sails, are heard no more.
The fishing at the Rock House and at the old red brick house opposite the South Reformed Dutch Church, below the Arsenal, where a certain murder was committed, together with the house, have all vanished. No more picking wild grapes on the islands below Roy's factory and above all, the pastime in winter of the boys of Troy and West Troy (and men also) receiving black eyes and bloody noses, are some of the pleasures that the boys of to-day know nothing about. Donation parties and singing schools at- tracted the young folks and many were the weddings that resulted from the associations.
Residents at this date : W. H. Vosburgh, A. McAllister, E. E. Litchfield, Sam'l Conger, Elijah Brown, Benj. Brown, Wm. Shaf- fer, Thos. E. Wright, Sam'l Hill, Joseph James, L. J. Lansing, Thos. Evans, Benj. Clark, Thos. Witbeck, E. R. Phelps, John Silliman, H. Boynton, Henry Evertson, Chas. Brooks, H. Chard, H. Ackerman, James Fort, O. B. Titus, Jacob Young, B. B. Griffin, J. M. Egerton, John C. Green, Alexander Robinson, John Wyman, Peter Fonda.
The West Troy Female Seminary. A. Meneely, Wm. Tucker, Louis Rousseau, trustees. Roxana S. Harris and Elizabeth O. Shaw, teachers. It bloomed and faded away.
WATERVLIET LODGE, No. 20, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
Watervliet Lodge, No. 20, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of West Troy. Organized in Learned building, May 15, 1836.
Charter members: P. G. Jacob Gingrich, A. S. Blackman, James Meneely, David Ellis, Abram Myers, J. B. Bottsford, H. N. Vedder, David B. Jewett, Jonathan Hart, Jacob Clute.
Members : James Fort, John Oswald, A. P. Butler, James Roy, O. B. Titus, William Starr, Hubbard Hicks, E. F. Hitch- cock, E. R. Phelps, Nelson L. Hungerford, Thomas Heenan, John Ring, Zar Stone, Thomas Gunsalus, George A. Sturtevant, Learned Haight, G. W. Van Wheeler, E. L. Stoddard, John S. King, S. S. Wandell, L. V. VanDemark, S. F. Washburn, G. H. Vosburgh, William H. Lewis, Alexander McAllister.
First Noble Grand, Abram Myers; second, J. B. Bottsford; third, Jonathan Hart; last Noble Grand, James Meneely.
Surrendered charter May 15, 1840.
Forty members, receiving charter from the Grand Lodge at Albany, instituted Watervliet Lodge, No. 38, May 25, 1840, in Chapman building (Hilton store).
Past Grands : Abram Myers, David Ellis, A. P. Buttler, H. N. Vedder, J. J. Kenney, L. J. Lansing, G. W. Wheeler, James Fort, Aaron Clinton, Thomas Gunsalus, J. B. Taylor, A. G. Lansing,
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L. V. K. Van Demark, James Cook, Thomas A. Smith, Thomas M. Dean, S. S. Wandell, Ben. Brown, William Metcalf, Benjamin Clark.
Watervliet Lodge, No. 20, held their first and only ball at Albany, June 10, 1838.
First Noble Grand of No. 38, Abram Myers. Last Noble Grand, Justin Jacobs.
Committee appointed to settle the affairs of the lodge and sur- render charter : Thomas Gunsalus, I. R. Bucklin, Justin Jacobs.
This committee was suspended one year for taking part in the new lodge, named Laurel Lodge, No. 209; chartered, January 21, 1846; instituted, February 5, 1846, by District Deputy and staff. D. D. Grand Master, Elijah Cobb; Grand Representative, Benj. C. True; Grand Marshal, P. G. Chas. Holt; Grand Secretary, P. G. Hyram Allen; Grand Treasurer, P. G. T. D. Knower.
Charter members: Past Grands James Cook, Isaac R. Getty, E. F. Hitchcock, S. H. Washburn, L. D. Lawrence, Roby I. Moe, Sam'l Wilgus, Robt. Robinson, Jas. E. Dorman, Geo. A. Shields, Robt. Kilby, A. S. Lobdell, G. B. Frazer, L. J. Milliman, E. J. Higgins, Ariel Wager.
First Noble Grand, Isaac R. Getty ; second noble Noble Grand, L. D. Lawrence; third Noble Grand, G. B. Frazer; fourth Noble Grand, I. G. Foster ; last Noble Grand, G. M. B. Bennett.
Number changed to No. 39, July 1, 1851. First Noble Grand, A. G. Snyder ; last Noble Grand, Geo. Nichols.
Number changed to No. 24, 1867. First Noble Grand, Philip Bronk. Luhr Eggers, Treasurer for years. Charles H. Richard- son followed and holds the position to date, 1910.
The social features of the lodge have been many and appreciated by their guests all times.
Branches from old Watervliet, No. 20.
Mt. Hermon. Organized in West Troy, June 18, 1847. Received charter and immediately surrendered it and received a new charter, locating the lodge in Albany. Charter members: P. G. Alexander McAllister, P. G. Isaac, C. Hitchcock, A. G. Snyder, Thos. C. Wright, Henry Vosburgh, Sidney Guest, Lucius Larney. First Noble Grand, Alexander McAllister.
Spartan Lodge, No. 62. Organized in West Troy. Chartered February 17, 1842. Charter members with cards from Watervliet Lodge, No. 38: P. G. G. W. Wheeler, P. G. J. B. Taylor, P. G. James Fort, David Frost, Isaac R. Hitchcock, E. J. Higgins, Walter King, Asa Spaulding, Abram G. Lansing, E. L. Stoddard, D. B. Jewett, Reuben Robinson, Hyram Tynsler, H. L. Palmer, C. H. Baker, Asa King, Thos. Witbeck, J. W. Freeman, Tunis Fonda. First Noble Grand, G. R. Wheeler; last Noble Grand, Jacob Y. Anthony. Surrendered charter January 6, 1843. The .
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