Landmarks of Rensselaer county, New York, pt 2 - 3, Part 48

Author: Anderson, George Baker
Publication date: 1897
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason & Co.
Number of Pages: 1424

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Fitch, Benjamin F., was born in Oswego Center, N. Y., in 1851. His father, Henry P. Fitch, was born at New London, N. Y., and died at Oswego Center in March, 1894. Ilis mother, Emeline M. (Peckham) Fitch, died in 1884. Benjamin received his education in Oswego and at Eastman's Business College in Poughkeep- sie. le came to Troy in 1886 and entered the office of Fellows & Co. as bookkeeper and since 1887 has been bookkeeper for the firm of Holmes & Ide. In 1875 he mar- ried Larissa Smith of Oswego, by whom he has two sons and two daughters.

Kinloch, Dr. Everett S., son of Alexander G, and Mary S. (Reed) Kinloch, was born in Troy, July 6, 1866. His father was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1836, came to Troy when a boy and became a painter and later engaged in various business enterprises, partienlarly in that of real estate. He has four sous living. Harvey S., station agent at Frankfort, N. Y., Dr. Everett S., of Troy, Dr. D. Reed, of Utica, and Raymond A., of Troy. Dr. Everett S. Kinloch was educated in the public and high schools of his native city, read medicine with Dr. J. II. Bissell, and was grad- uated from the Albany Medical College in April, 1895, receiving the two highest prizes for scholarship. Since then he has been in active practice in Troy. He is a member of the Medical Society of Troy and Vicinity, and of Apollo Lodge No. 13, F. & A. M. He was lecturer on physiology before the Troy Y. M. C. A. during the winters of 1895-96 and 1896-97. In March, 1889, he married Mary F., daughter of Walton S. Swartwout of Troy, and they have two children: Mabel F. and Donald.

Potter, Darius E., was born in Brandon, Vt., July 21, 1834. He is a descendant in direct line of Robert Potter, who settled in Rhode Island in 1620 or 1625. Ilis father, Joseph Warren Potter, was born in Clarendon, Vt., in 1801, and was a moulder

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by trade and afterwards a farmer. He died in December, 1849, and his mother, Lutey (Fiske) Potter, was born in Danby, Vt., in 1800 and died in January, 1879. Darius E. comes of a family of six children, of whom four are now living: Mellissa P. Brewster of lowa; Polly E. Tower of Iowa; and Noel, of Clarendon, Vt. Mr. Potter was educated at the public schools and came to Troy at the age of fifteen and learned the moulder's trade. He worked for Wager & Dater and their successors for nine years. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. F, Ist United States Sharpshooters, and served for two years, and on account of poor health was discharged. He afterwards followed his trade, but on account of army life exposure was obliged to give it up. Ile is a Knight Templar and member of Oriental Temple of the Mystic Shrine, and a life member of all the Masonie bodies, and is also a member of the Veteran Masonic Association. In 1895 he founded the chapter of the Eastern Star, and was president of the Moulder's Union for five years. December 29, 1864, he married Theda Davidson of Chester, Vt.

Salmon, Thomas Il., M. D., was born in Stratford-on-Avon, England, in 1835. Ilis grandfather, Nicolas Salmon, gained considerable reputation as a teacher and writer and was the author of several Latin and French text-books which for years were used in the English colleges. Ihis father was a man of literary ability and scholarly attainments. Dr. Salmon received his education in England and was for some time a surgeon in the British Mercantile Marine. In 1876, after his marriage to Annie E. Frost, he came to Lansingburgh where he has resided since. Of five children, but two reached maturity-Frank Il., a young man of exceptional promise, who was first employed in the Powers Bank and later with the Metropolitan Trust Company of New York; and Thomas W., who is following his father's profession. Frank II. Salmon died August 1, 1896, and two days after Mrs. Salmon's death occurred. The doctor is a member of several medical societies and of the New York State Pharma- ceutical Society and is police surgeon of the village.

Rourk, Margaret .- The late Patrick Rourk was born in the North of Ireland in 1803. Ile was educated in the schools of his day, and came to the United States in the twenty-fourth year of his age and located in Troy. After a period of two years he came to Lansingburgh. He was a cooper by trade and conducted a large coop- erage for many years. In 1899 he married Catherine Cosgrom, of his native country, by whom eight children have been born: John, Anna, Thomas, Mary, Frank, Pat- rick, Catherine and Margaret. The four sons are dead, and Anna married Terrance Duffy, of New York city. Mary married John Ryan, of Lansingburgh. The two younger daughters are not married. Mr. Ronrk gained a competency by industry and fair dealing. He died July 21, 1887, and his widow died August 14, 1888.

Perry, Clarence A., was born in the town of Lansingburgh, July 7, 1857, and was educated in the public schools, Troy Conference Academy, also in Manchester, Vt., and has always followed the honorable oceupation of farming. December 1, 1887, he married Ellen De Forrest Bailey of Plattsburgh, N. Y., and have two daughters: Luey D. and Mary L. Mr. Perry's father. Aaron, was born on the homestead near Speigletown in 1818, and was educated in the schools of that day; he too was a farmer. September 15, 1850, he married Maria Van Veghten of Old Schaghticoke, and had three children: Helen, Valentine and Clarence A., as above. Aaron Perry

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was a class leader, Sunday school superintendent, steward, and recording steward of the M. E. church. He died January 10, 1880, and his widow survives him at this date, 1896. C. A. Perry in his political choice is an ardent Republican (except in local matters). The Perry family are directly related to old Commodore Perry; an- eestry of family is of Dutch and New England origin.

Patton, Alexander G., born near Troy, June 1, 1837, is a son of Thomas and Drusilla Patton. Thomas was a son of Alexander, who came from Scotland when a young man. Thomas when a young man was thrown on his own resources; he learned the eurrier's trade in Joseph Gary's tannery; when twenty-five years of age he married Drusilla, daughter of Benjamin Gorton of Troy, and had seven chil- dren: James G., Alexander G., George II., Annie J., Frank, Mary D. and Sarah; later in life Thomas followed farming and the leather trade until 1865, when he re- tired from active business. Alexander's early life was spent with Ins father. Ile had a common school education and also attended the Troy Academy. He started for himself when eighteen years of age as a clerk in Haight's leather store. Later he learned the leather currying trade and was associated with his father until the latter's death in 1890. He is now engaged in general farming. He is an active, publie-spirited man and is interested in schools and education and is at present treasurer of the district. He is a liberal supporter of the Presbyterian church. He married, in 1862, Emma, daughter of Cephas Gorton of New York city, and in 1835, Sarah J. Ives of Poestenkill; and they have one child, Thomas, who is attending school in Troy.

Converse, P. W., was born in District of Montreal, Canada. He is the senior member of the firm of Converse, Collins, Merrell & Co. This concern was founded in 1806 by Gardner & Vail, and after several changes, Mr. Converse became con- nected with its management in 1860, and the present firm was organized in 1884. Of late Mr. Converse has been in poor health and retired from active business in the store. He is one of the oldest and most respected business men of Troy.

Hastings, Nathan Main, jr., son of Nathan Main and Ruth R. (Stillman) Hastings, was born in Brunswick, Rensselaer county, Jannary 7, 1845, and was educated in the district schools of Brunswick and at the Cambridge ( Washington county) Acad- emy. He worked on his father's farm until 1;2, when he moved to Troy and formed a partnership with Edgar D. Main, in the grocery and pork business. Janu- ary 1, 1883, Mr. Hastings and Dr. Asa G. Stillman formed a partnership and en- gaged in the ice business, which Mr. Hastings still continues, under the firm name of Hastings & Co. He is a member of Apollo Lodge No. 13, F. & A. M., Apollo Chapter No. 48 R. A. M., Bloss Conneil No. 14, R. & S. M , Apollo Commandery No. 15, K. T., and Oriental Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Hastings is also a member of the Citizens' Association and Patrons of Industry and is secretary of the Troy Ice Dealers' Association; is also a member of the Troy Vocal Society. September 28, 1870, he married Helen A. Robbins of Brunswick, who died May 29, 1880, leaving one son, Joseph R. May 23, 1889, he married J. Adelaide Coon of Marcellus, N. Y.

Spencer, Charles G., of Hoosick Falls, N. Y., was born in Nassau, Rensselaer county, in 1839. His father, Allen Spencer, was a native of Rhode Island, where

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he occupied a responsible position in a cotton mill; he afterwards removed to Nassau where he engaged in farming and was soon elected school trustee. The family enme to Hoosick Falls in 1844 when Mr. Spencer was five years of age. After leav- ing the public schools of this village he was first employed in the Tremont Mills; then, after serving his apprenticeship as a machinist, he worked at his trade in Waterford, N. Y., and in New York city between the years 1857 and 1865; since then he has been continuously in the employment of the Walter A. Wood Mowing & Kenping Machine Company, first as a tool maker, taking contracts under the com- pany and hiring his own workmen; and in 1879 as foreman of the machine shop; and since 1893 as general superintendent of the works, a responsible position for which he is peenliarly fitted, being thoroughly conversant with the minutest details of the work of the various departments, besides possessing the taet and discrimination so requisite in the employment of workmen. He married in 1864 Caroline Bissell of Cohoes, N. Y., daughter of James P. Bissell, who in 1843 carried on a cotton mill in Homer, Cortland county, N. Y., and afterward in Mechanicville, N. Y. ; later he was superintendent of the Caledonia Mills in Hoosick Falls. Their only child, Mary, is completing her education at the Albany Normal College, Mr. Spencer is a Mason and member of Raymond Chapter, an attendant of the Presbyterian church; a lib- eral contributor to every good cause, and has held nearly every office in the gift of the village,

Van Valkenburg, Garret, was born in the city of Troy, July 6, 1822. He was a son of Tunis and Alida (Vandenburg) Van Valkenburg, he a native of Kinderhook, Columbia county, and she of Greenbush. The Van Valkenburg family are descend- ants of Geronamus Van Valkenburg, who landed in New York in 1645. He went to Bevyrwick, Albany county, thence to Schodack, Tunis was born February 25, 1795, and at the age of sixteen came from Columbia county to Greenbush and worked at the blacksmith trade until he was twenty-one years of age, and then worked on a farm for five years. In 1821 he married, and was two years in the gro- cery business in Troy. In 1821 he bought the farm now owned by F. H. Stone, and engaged in farming. He sold out here and purchased the farm now owned by Mr. Van Valkenburg. He died in 1870 and his wife died in 1866. In 1850 Mr. Van Valk- enburg married Sarah, daughter of Cornelius M. Vandenburg of Greenbush, by whom he has five children: Herbert, Morton, Alida, Caroline, and Tunis, who runs the farm. They have eighty-two acres and have a dairy of about fourteen cows. Mrs. Van Valkenburg died April 7, 1891.

Sullivan, John J., was born in Albany, August, 10, 1858, He was the son of Cor - nelius and Mary (Crowley) Sullivan, both born in Ireland, and came to this country in 1849, located in New York city, but finally came to Albany where Mr. Sullivan worked at the carpenter's trade, He died October 18, 1888. His wife ched April 20, 1892. They had a family of seven sons and two daughters. John J. Sullivan was reared and educated in St. John's Parish and the Brothers' School. When ten years of age he was employed by Bell & Ledger as errand boy, and before he was yet eleven he was traveling salesman, the youngest on record. He supported the family, his father being sick. He continued with this firm as traveling salesman for four- teen years, he was then employed with Graham Martin of Albany for three years, and in 1885 started a general house furnishing store in Albany, and continued in that

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business until April 1, 1889, when he engaged in the undertaking business and has been very successful. Mr. Sullivan has a fine residence on the corner of Broadway and Fourth avenne, and has also property in East Albany. Mr. Sullivan was first married in 1884 to Mary Rochford by whom he had two children: Lottie and Thomas (both deceased). Mrs. Sullivan died March 19, 1891, and in June, 1893, he married Nellie Lynch of Greenbush, a daughter of John and Mary (Hannon) Lynch, both born in Ireland, came to the United States when children, and were here married in Greenbush where they now reside. They have had ten children: Francis J. is now chief of police in Greenbush. Mr. Sullivan together with his undertaking busi- ness has a well stocked hvery stable. Hle is one of the best funeral directors in the State and is a graduate of three of the best embalming colleges in this country. He is perfectly honest and enjoys the respect and confidence of all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance.

Petersen. Peter, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19, 1852. He was edu- cated in their schools, and afterwards learned the carriagemaker's trade. November 2, 1879, lie married Marthene Anderson of Odense, Denmark, and immediately came to the United States, locating in Troy, N. Y., and in 1886 they came to Lans- ingburghi, where he began business on his own account, manufacturing carriages, wagons, and general repairing. They have three children: John C., Agnes C. and Julia.

Johnston. De Witt C., one of the foremost merchants of Hoosick Falls, was born in Hoosick Falls, N. Y., October 15, 1866, and completed his education there, grad- uating from the High School in June, 1883, at sixteen years of age. Ile first engaged in business here with his father, Alonzo L. Johnston, a well-known merchant of this place. In the fall of 1894 he assumed full charge of the store, which contains a large and varied stock of dry goods and groceries, unsurpassed in its line, making specialties of Gray Brothers', Packard & Field's and Emersons' Sons' shoes; agent for Ilammerslongh Brothers Tailoring Company, II. W. John's asbestos paints, and National Milling Company's "Sunlight" flour. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, of the lloosiek Club, of the Seth Parsons Steamer Company, of Van Rensse- laer Lodge No. 400, F. & A. M., and Apollo Commandery No. 15 of Troy, N. Y. Ile married in USSS Lulu 1. Kincaid, daughter of Judge George 11. Kincaid of Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Two children have been born to them: Edith lone and Alonzo L.

Sibley, Warren A., one of the most prominent and highly respected citizens of Hoosick Falls, died at his home on Church street in that village on October 1, 1896, after a two weeks' illness of congestion of the brain. Mr. Sibley was born in Ben- . nington, Vt., Oct. 30, 1825 and was a son of Jason and Eunice Sibley. Mr. Sibley's boyhood and early manhood were spent in his native place, and it was there, in the public schools, he received his education. June 27, 1847, at Bennington, oceurred his marriage to Susan A. Rice of that place. Two children were born to them: Charles 11. Sibley of Hoosick Falls, who survives, and a daughter who died in child- hood. An adopted son, Frank T. Sibley, also survives. In February, 1862, Mr. Sibley moved with his family to Hoosick Falls, N. Y., and August 13 of that year he enlisted for three years in Co. A, 125th Regiment N. Y. Vols. Mr. Sibley was an

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accomplished horseman and it was as a wagoner that he enlisted. The regiment was almost immediately ordered to the front, and at Harper's Ferry Mr. Sibley was taken prisoner. He was paroled and sent to Chicago, Ill., where he was exchanged about six months later, when he rejoined his regiment and was with it in all the principal engagements of the war. He was honorably discharged May 4, 1865. He returned home and was immediately offered and accepted the position of superin- tendent of the works of the Hoosick Falls Gaslight Company, which position he has since held. Mr. Sibley was a trustee of the M. E. church, of which for over twenty- five years he was a faithful member. Ile was a veteran Mason and member of Van Rensselaer Lodge No. 400, F. & A. M. Mr. Sibley was a man of strong Christian character. Quiet and unobtrusive by nature, he neither sought nor could be pre- vailed upon to accept the public honors and distinctions which were frequently offered him, but preferred the rest and quietness of home and private life. The genial manner, cheery smile and pleasant word with which he greeted everybody won him the love and respect of all who knew him, and his death is regretted by the entire community in which he lived.

Cross, George E., born Jnne 6, 1868, on the farm he owns in Schodack, is a son of George W. and Delilah (Drew) Cross. He was born in Stuyvesant, Columbia connty, N. Y., and she was born in Schodack. He was a son of Peleg Cross, born in Charles- ton, R. I., and his wife was Sallie Congdon. They had a family of four sons and three daughters, of whom one son and two daughters are living. He came to Scho- dack in 1835, and here spent the remainder of his days. The father of George E. Cross was a farmer and had 158 acres of land. He was a member of the Grange. He died August 16, 1887, and his widow now lives on the farm. George E. Cross was reared on the farm, and educated in the common schools and Boys' Academy of Albany. He owns the homestead and follows general farming, and has ten acres of orchard. He was married December 17. 1890, to M. Frances Williams of Chatham Center, Columbia county, and daughter of Seymour and Christina (Cudd) Williams. Both died in Columbia county. Mr. and Mrs. Cross have two children: Maud C. and Mary C. Mr. Cross is a Republican and has been inspector of elections, and trustce of school district two years.

Link, William IL., is a son of Thomas B. and Aeeneth (McChesney) Link. He was born in the town of Greenbush, March 17, 1844. His early life was spent with his father in the different occupations of farming. When about twenty-nine years of age he started in business for himself as a farmer, which he has followed to the present time. December 15, 1870, he married Hester A., a daughter of Derrick V. and Caroline (Wheeler) Adams, a native of Brunswick. William H. is interested in school and educational work, and also in town and county affairs. Ile is excise commis- sioner at present, and is also active in temperance work.

Morrison, William, was born in Milburn, N. J., April 3, 1857, and was educated there and at Newark, where his parents moved when he was eight years of age. In 1877 the family moved to Brooklyn. February 2, 1881, he married Emma Fuller of Florida, Montgomery county, N. Y., and had three children: Louina, Sarah and William. Soon after his marriage Mr. Morrison came to Lansingburgh and became a manufacturer of brushes, and after some changes began the manufacture of com-

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posite goods, brushes and mirrors, and invented a machine for the manufacture of these goods. Jannary 1, 1893, the firm became known as Powers Bros., with William and John Morrison as managers. John married Millicent W. Moore, of New York eity, and they have two children: John, jr., and Millicent. William is a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 58, F. & A. M., of Phoenix Chapter No. 133, R. A. M., of Bloss Council No. 11, R. & S. M., of Apollo Commandery No. 15, K. T., and of Oriental Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. John is a member of Tuscan Lodge No. 704, F. & A. M., and of Orient Chapter, R. A. M., of Brooklyn.

Witbeck, C. William, was born in Greenbush, Rensselaer county, N. Y., February 27, 1815. Ilis parents removed to Troy when he was a child, where he was educated in the public schools. November 7, 1861, he enlisted in Co. K, 93d Inf. N. Y. Vols., as a musician, and December 10, 1863, re-enlisted in the same regimeut as a veteran. The regiment participated in twenty-five general engagements and lost sixty per cent. of its members in the battle of the Wilderness. Mr. Witbeek was honorably discharged June 29, 1865, with the rauk of first sergeant and brevet captain. lle was married twice; first, May 23, 1870, to Mary L. Waldradt of Troy. N. Y. She died January 13, 1877, leaving one sou, Selden M. Mr. Witbeck then married, May 13, 1880, Ella S. Tyler of Troy, by whom he has one son, Albert T. Mr. Witbeck has been a general merchant for ten years, but is now a traveling salesman. He is a member of Griswold Post No. 338, G. A. R., Troy; also a member of Phoenix Lodge No. 58, F. & A. M., of Lansingburgh, N. Y .; of the 2d Corps Club; of the 3d Army Corps Union; of the Society of the Army of the Potomae; one of the in_ corporators of the Sans Souci Club; has been village clerk for seven years; presi- dent of the village two years; also a fire and water commissioner. Mr. Witbeck's father, Tobias, was born in the town of Schodack. N. Y., March 20, 1818. lle mar- ried Jane Burke, by whom he had ten children. lle died August 12, 1893, and his wife June 30, 1876. The family is of English, Irish and Holland Dutch descent.

Rising, George A., is one of the oldest residents of Iloosiek who was born in the town, a type of personal landmarks who are becoming somewhat rare. He was born near Eagle Bridge in 1827 and never lived elsewhere. His father was Ebene- zer Rising of Connecticut birth, but most of whose life was passed in Hoosick. Mr. Rising was brought up on a farm, but when a young man learned the builder's trade and has occupied his mature years in that business, and owing to the inheritance of a good constitution and correct habits does not yet consider himself retired from active life. lle married in 1850 Susan R. Higley of this place, and their children are Daniel W. Rising, a box manufacturer of North Adams; Sarah A., wife of George Boynton, a manufacturing pharmacist of Waukegan, Ill .; Estella, wife of Iliram Allen of Bennington, Vt. ; Mary M., wife of James Glenn, a grocer of Hoo- sick Falls; G. Frank Rising, of Easton, Rising & Worden; Emma, wife of Porter IIney, a lawyer of Kane, Pa.

Fagan & Craig, the firm of, is composed of William Fagan and Arthur E. Craig. Mr. Fagan was born in Greenbush June 6, 1833. He was a son of John and Mar- graret Fagan, born in Ireland and came to Greenbush in 1830, where he lived and died. Mr. Fagan was educated in Greenbush, and was teamster for some time. He was with the New York Central Railroad for some time, and in 1887 engaged in the

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mercantile business, and in 1892 formed a partnership with Arthur E. Craig. Mr. Fagan's wife was Charlotte Wornes, by whom five children have been born, one of which is living, Emma. Mr. Craig was born in Greenbush, May 16, 1866, and was there educated. He started out as clerk for Joseph Ferry with whom he was for nine years, and then went into the grocery business. January 1, 1895, he bought the building owned by William Lansing, at the corner of Broadway and Second avenue. They are one of the substantial firms of the town. Mr. Craig is a member of the A. O. U. W. In August, 1887, he married Bertine A. Denison of East Green- bush, by whom has been born one son, Berton S.

Verbeck, W. Wallace, was born in the town of Easton, Washington county, N. Y., June 10, 1841. His parents moved to the town of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer county, N. Y., when he was eight years old. He obtained his education in the public schools, and has always followed the honorable occupation of farming. He is now agent and salesman for the Page Wire Fence Co. of Adrian, Mich. He has married twice, first, January 11, 1865, to Abbie Garrison of the town of Sehaghticoke; they had one daughter, Jessie M., who married E. J. Skiff of Easton; they have two chil- dren, George I. and Henry G. Mrs. Verbeek died March 11, 1872. For his second wife, on January 13, 1876, he married Mary E. Badgley of the town of Half Moon, Saratoga county, N. Y. ; they have two children, Alice MI. and Herbert R. Mr. Ver- beck's father, John, was born in the town of Easton, Washington county, N. Y., July 18, 1814. He married Mary A. Groesbeek of Schaghticoke, N. Y. Ten children were born to them: W. Wallace; Adelbert V. (married Alice E. Holley of Lena, Ill., February 11, 1892); an infant not named; Mary L., George I. (married first Theresa Blair of Kansas, who died in June, 1879; second, Belle A. Walker, Kansas, March 21, 1881); Sidney II. (married Mary E. Wallis of Philadelphia, June 27, 1882); Chaun- cey L. (married Carrie M. Ackart of Easton, February 22, 1882); Charles H. (mar- ried Viola Acker of Lena, Ill., September 24, 1885); John W. ; and Emma 1. (married Arthur Heimstreet, March 29, 1887). Mr. Verbeek died August 1, 1883 Mr. Ver- beek s grandfather, William Verbeck, was born in Connecticut, August 20, 1779, and died May 27, 1847; he came to the town of Easton, Washington county, when he was sixteen years old with a cow and fifty dollars in money, his portion from his luther; he was twice married, first, to Susanna Quackenbush, born March 16, 1777, died January 3, 1839; second, to Sarah Simmons, her sister, born June 20, 1785 (no children). By his first wife his children were Eliza, born October 9, 1805; S. Ada- line, born September 1, 1807, died August 22, 1896; Sidney, born September 18, 1809 ; Mariah, born June 1, 1812; John, as above; Christian, born October 14, 1816; and William, born June 20, 1820. Mrs. W. Wallace Verbeek's father, Thomas B. Badgley, was born in the town of Half Moon, Saratoga county, N. Y., July 3, 1812. He mar ried Elizabeth Lawrence of Stillwater; they had seven children: Mary E., Kather- ine, Harriet A., Cornelia, Frank, Alice W., and Hannah, Mr. Badgley died July 3, 1888, and his wife died April 13, 1877. Mr. Verbeek's great-grandfather came from Norway. The ancestry of the family is Norman and Dutch.

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Landmarks of Rensselaer county, New York, pt 2 - 3, Part 48

Author: Anderson, George Baker Publication date: 1897 Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason & Co. Number of Pages: 1424

Author: Anderson, George Baker
Publication date: 1897
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason & Co.
Number of Pages: 1424