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member of the Congregational Church, and in politics a Republican. He was especially prominent in organizing the Ellisburgh Agri- cultural Society.
AARON B. WODELL was reared upon a farm. He married Minerva Aurora, daugh- ter of Solomon and Mary P. (Gurnsey) Cur- tis, in 1853, and they have a daughter, Ada Isadore (Mrs. W. A. Dennison), of Ellis- burgh, and a son, Herbert C., born in 1870, now a student in Adams Collegiate Institute, class of 1889. Mr. Wodell resides on his farm, on road 100, where he located in 1854.
ISAAC P. WODELL was also reared upon a farm, and was educated at the Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N. Y. October 30, 1861, he enlisted in Company K, 94th Regt. N. Y. Infantry ; in March, 1862, was promoted to 2d lieutenant, and in October of the same year to 1st lieutenant. He participated in the battles of Cedar Creek, Second Bull Run, South Mountain and Antietam, was wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg, and discharged on account of disability. September 30, 1863, he re-enlisted and was appointed 1st lieutenant of the Invalid corps, and was afterwards in the Veteran Reserve Corps, serving until 1867. He married, first, Helen S. Hotchkin, in 1862, who died in 1867; and second, Mary B. Brown, in 1868, who died in 1870. Mr. Wodell married for his third wife, Sarah J., daughter of Hiram and Ann (Wood) Mitchell, and widow of Charles G. Mixer, in 1872, by whom he had a son, William H., born June 14, 1877. Mr. Wodell has been supervisor of Ellisburg nine terms. He is a prosperous farmer, and owns the homestead settled by his father, which has never been owned outside of the family.
WARREN W. WODELL was reared upon a farm. He married Isadore M., daughter of Eugene and Huldah A. (Williams) Stearns, in 1863, and they have a son, Frank Eugene, born in September. 1865. In April, 1861, Mr. Wodell enlisted in Company K, 24th Regt. N. Y. Volunteers. He received an injury to his spine which compelled him to retire from the army in 1862, and he is still incapacitated for labor.
NATHANIEL WOOD was reared upon his father's farm, and was twice married. His first wife, Phoebe, whom he wedded in 1837, died in 1842. He married, second, Flora J., daughter of Milton and Amelia (Williard) Clark, of Woodville, June 12, 1842, by whom he had two sons, George Milton and Nathan- iel J. George M. was born in 1843. He married Frankie, daughter of Cyrus and Pamelia (Goodnough) Littlefield, in 1867, by whom he has a son, George Milton, Jr., born November 24, 1880, and a daughter, Fannie, born in 1889. George M. Wood was edu- cated at Union Academy and in Syracuse. Nathaniel J. Wood was born in 1846, and was also educated at Union Adademy and in Syracuse. He married, first, Almira M., daughter of Samuel J. and Anna Williamson in 1872, who died in 1876. For his second
wife he wedded Mary E., daughter of Samuel and Laura (Owen) Eaton, in 1885, by whom he has a son, Nathaniel Eaton, born in 1887. N. Wood & Sons own a large landed estate, are extensively engaged in manufacturing, and do a large mercantile business at Woodville.
MOSES W. WOOD, born June 26, 1841, married Emily E., daughter of Hermon and Maria (Brayton) Streeter, in 1867, by whomn he has a son and two daughters, viz : Frank- lin M., born in 1871; Millie Inez, born May 23, 1873, and Myrtie Jane, born in 1875. Mr. Wood is a farmer and breeder of Holstein cattle. He owns the Hillside Stock Farm, on road 79, at Woodville, where he was born.
STEPHEN WOOD married Britannia, daugh- ter of Apolus and Sally (Boyden) Smith, in 1844, who bore him three sons and two daughters, viz: George, Ella F. (Mrs. Bray- ton Whipple), Alva E., Alice E. (Mrs. J. H. Lovelee), of Henderson, and James R. The latter was reared upon a farm, and in 1876 married Alice, daughter of Sylvester and Mary (Kibling) Tyler, by whom he has a son, James A.
JOSEPH A. BEMIS was born in 1833, and was reared upon a farm. He married Ophelia L., daughter of David and Betsey (Randall) Holley, in 1857, by whom he has had one son and three daughters, viz : Hugh H., who died in 1882; Cornelia, Elizabeth and Mary. Mr. Bemis located upon the David Holley Farm, on road 90, in 1858, and there resides at the present time.
WILLIAM C. MCLEAN was born in 1825, and was reared upon a farm. He married Sarah E., daughter of Ira and Betsey (Marshall) Kemp, in 1864, and they have had two sons and three daughters, viz : Charles W., who died in infancy; Nellie E., who married Walter S. Martin; George C , born in 1871; Addie S., born in 1872; and Flossie E., born in 1878. Mr: McLean was a sailor on the lakes, and spent 10 years in Califor- nia. He is a farmer and owns the homestead on road 108, where his father settled in 1827.
LODOWICK B. MARTIN was born in a log house and reared upon a farm. He married Julia E., daughter of William Bell, October 1, 1850, who died December 12, 1861. For his second wife he married Lucy C., daugh- ter of Chauncey and Ursula (Tremain) Per- kins, April 27, 1870, who died August 20, of the same year. For his third wife he married Clarinda Josephine, daughter of Henry C. and Clarinda (Sweet) Raven, of Ilion, N. Y., in 1873, and they have two children, Warren Benton and Myra Jose- phine.
ELON R. DOWNER was born upon the homestead in 1817. He married, first, Har- riet Main, in 1839, who bore him two sons, Andrew J., of Nebraska, and Avery, who died in childhood. He married, second, Maria Hill, in 1846, who bore him a daugh- ter, Mary E. (Mrs. J. I. Lee), of Ellisburgh. Upon the death of his second wife he mar- ried Mary Ann, daughter of William and
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Olive (Myres) Daily, in 1851, and they have a son, William Rawson, born in 1854, and two daughters, Electa Ann, a graduate of Hungerford Collegiate Institute, class of 1889, and Hattie Adelia, who resides at home. William R. married Emma, daughter of James Paige, in 1874, and they have two sons, Jervie E., born in 1877, and Harlie J., born in 1886. Avery Downer died in 1862. Elon D. Downer occupies the farm one mile north of Ellisburgh village.
GEORGE DICKERSON was born in Vermont in 1803, and came to this town with his parents. He followed the dual occupation of farmer and peddler. In 1827 he married Priscilla, daughter of Joseph and Abigail (Hadley) Bemis, and in 1828 located on the Robert Ransom farm. He reared children as follows: George, Jr., now of Wisconsin; William B., now of Iowa; Joseph, who died in Ellisburgh ; Edward, who married Lorena Crassfield ; Abigail, who died in Ellisburgh ; Wesley, now of Minnesota; Austin, who married Carrie Miller; William, who died in 1863, aged 16 years, and Rosilla, who died in 1856, aged five years. Mr. Dicker- son is a prosperous farmer.
ELISHA B. MARTIN was born in Ellisburgh in 1817. He married, first, Phlana, daughter of Noah and Nancy (Grott) Lamon, in 1841, who died in 1850. He married, second, Julia, daughter of Milo and Ruth (Cushman) Beman, in 1853, by whom he has had two sons and one daughter, viz: Mary A., horn in 1855; Herbert E., born in 1859, died in 1863, and Walter S., born in 1861. Tbe latter, who was reared upon the farm, mar- ried Nellie E., daughter of William C. and Sarah E. (Kemp) McLean, in 1887, and they have a daughter, Julia. Mr. Martin is a farmer.
CHARLES J. HOLLEY was born in 1841, and was reared upon a farm. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. K, 94th N. Y. Vols., and participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellors- ville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Wilderness and several others. He married, first, Mal- vina Louisa, daughter of B. F. and Sophro- nia (McKee) Wilds, in 1865, by whom he had a son, William H., born in 1865. His wife died the same year, and in 1867 he married Antoinette C., daughter of Childs and Sally Ann (McKee) Martin, by whom he has had a son and two daughters viz : Ardella V., a graduate of Adams Collegiate Institute, class of 1887, now teaching; Phebe A., who was born in 1873 and died in infancy, and Floyd M., born in 1874. Mr. Holley is a farmer and owns the Holley homestead on road 100.
LEONARD L. KENNEDY was born in 1809, and was reared upon a farm. He married Caroline P., daughter of Edwin and Nancy (Earl) Potter, by whom he has had two sons and two daughters, viz : Edwin T. and Chas. B .. of Ellisburgh ; Louisa E .. who died in 1879, and Hattie (Mrs. J. P. Cooper). Ed- win T., born in 1839, was reared upon a a farm. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co.
E, 10th N. Y. H. A., and participated in the battles of Petersburg, Cold Harbor, Cedar Creek and others, and served to the close of the war. He married Betsey A., the daugh- ter of Daniel L. and Nancy (Martin) Cook, in 1873, and they have a son, Irving E. Charles B. Kennedy, born in 1852, married Genevieve, daughter of Miles and Sarah W. (Stacy) Hackley, in 1886, and now resides with his father. Edwin T. Kennedy owns and occupies the bomestead farm.
WILLIAM H. McKEE was born in 1842, and was reared upon bis father's farm. Septem- her 9, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 78th Regt. N. Y. Vols., and participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Fredericksburg, Gettys- burg and many others, serving three years. He learned the blacksmith's trade, which business he still continues. He married Addie, daughter of Nicholas and Lydia (Kihlin) Christman, in 1866, and they have a son, Frank H., born in 1869, who is associ- ated in business with his father. Mr. McKee resides on School street, in Ellisburgh village.
CHARLES B. EASTMAN was born in 1828, and was reared upon the farm. He married Julia A., daughter of John and Maria (Brew- ster) Meacham, in 1858, and they have two sons and one daughter, viz : Enos E., John M., a student of Amherst College, class of 1889, and Angie B., who resides at home. Enos E. Eastman was born in 1860. He married Alice, daughter of George and Sarah A. (Le Grange) Van Patten, in 1886, and they have a son, Everett. Mr. Eastman and son, Enos E., are prosperous farmers. Austin Eastman, mentioned above, was born in 1809, and came with his parents to this town about 1814. He married Sally, daughter of Wil- liam and Sally (Mixer) Williams, in 1836, and they have two sons-Charles A., born in 1836, and John H., born in 1838. The sons are prosperous farmers and reside with their parents at Belleville.
DANIEL W. LEE was born in 1845, married Mary M., daughter of William and Hannah (Kibling) Stillwell, in 1868, and they have an adopted son, Eugene S., horn in 1867. Mr. Lee owns the James Rogers farm, on road 85. John Q. Lee was born in 1847. He married Mary E., daughter of Elon R. and Maria (Hill) Downer, in 1870, and their children are Arthur E., Alma N., Alonzo J., and Manford C. Alden S. Lee was born in 1849. He married Frank J., daughter of William Shel- don, in 1874, by whom he has a son, Floyd. Chester L. was born in 1855, was reared upon a farm, and educated at the Union Academy, in Belleville. He taught school several terms. In 1886 he married Addie E., daughter of James K. and Mary (Garside) Johnston, and now occupies the old homestead of 100 acres on road 87. Frank L. was born in 1858. He married Alta Julia, daughter of Martin E. and Amelia A. (Hall) Wood, in 1883, by whom he has a son, Ralph M. A. Eugene was born in 1860, and now owns and occupies a farm on road 96.
W. H. GRENELL, was educated at Union,
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Belleville. In 1867 he married Adelaide E., daughter of Jerome B. and Olive A. (Castor) Allen, by whom he has a daughter, Anna W., born in 1873. Benjamin P. Grenell, born in 1853, married Mary E., daughter of John F. Robinson, in 1876, and now resides with his father, Ezra O., on the homestead near Pierrepont Manor.
M. C. PURDY, born in 1848, was reared upon a farm. He married Ida May, daughter of Percival D. and Catherine (Walradt) Bul- lard, in 1875, and they had two sons, Willis R. C., born in 1877, and Percival D. M., born in 1880. Mr. Purdy is a commercial traveller and resides on road 38.
DYER L. FILLMORE was born June 7, 1827. He married Margeline, daughter of Seth and Sophia (Maine) Worthington, in 1847, by whom he has a daughter, Fanny Sophia, who married Frank H. Millard in 1884, and has a son, Dyer F. Millard, who was born in 1887, Mr. Fillmore's wife died in 1875, and in 1876 he married Sophia L., daughter of Franklin and Rachel (Martin) Wood. He is a farmer and dairyman, and owns the homestead where he was born.
HENRY H. FILLMORE married Mary M., daughter of Ira and Betsey (Marshall) Kemp, 1866, and they have a son, Menzo E., born in 1868, and a daughter, Emma Marrietta, born in 1870. Henry H. is a farmer, and re- sides near Woodville. Millard M. Fillmore married Jennie, daughter of Horace and De- lilah (Brimmer) Chamberlin, in 1872, and they have a son, Arthur M., born in 1876. Levias Fillmore, by unremitting industry and frugality, accumulated a large landed estate. He was noted for his honesty and integrity in all business transactions. His first wife died in 1868. His second wife, Catharine Hopper, whom he married in 1869, died in 1885. He died August 5, 1885. His son Millard M., owns the Trout Brook stock farm, which is the homestead where his grandfather first settled.
GEORGE A. WASHBURN was born in 1835, and was reared upon a farm. He married Louisa F., daughter of Peter and Eliza (Skelton) Gilbert, in 1860, and they have had three sons and one daughter, viz .: Ferdinand, who died in infancy ; Edward, who was born in 1862 ; Kittie and Byron A. The children all reside with their parents. Mr. Washburn is a dairyman and farmer, and occupies the homestead.
LEWIS E. HOLLISTER, born in 1845, went on the lakes at the early age of 14 years, and at the age of 25 was master of a merchant vessel. He married Ida F., daughter of Albert aud Betsey (Snow) Fuller, in 1865. and they have two daughters, Alice A. and Edna L. Alice A. married Byron Basinger, Octo- ber 4, 1888. Mr. Hollister resides at Belle- ville.
ABNER M. DURFEE was born in 1824, spent his early life upon a farm, and at the age of 16 years commenced to learn the blacksmith trade. He married Fidelia, daughter of Charles and Susan (Scott) Baker,
in 1847, the result of this union being two sons and two daughters, viz .: Emma, who died at the age of two years ; Catharine J., Abner M., Jr., of Syracuse, and Charles, who resides with his father. Mr. Durfee's wife died in 1870, and for his second wife he mar- ried, in 1874, Aliee B., daughter of John and Mary (Thomson) Spicer, and widow of Brad- ford K. Hawes. His daughter, Catherine J., married Nathan C. Shaver, who died in 1889. Mr. Durfee was trustee of Union Academy for more than 20 years. He is a blacksmith and dealer in agricultural implements, and resides in Belleville.
LUCIEN F. HUDSON was born in 1810, and at the age of 12 years commenced work in the shop with his father. He soon became an expert scythe and axe maker, and after the death of his father was entirely com- petent to conduct the business. He married Adeline, daughter of Ezra and Polly (Frazier) Stearns, in 1835, who bore him four sons and three daughters, viz .: George S., Mary A., Ezra C., Alice (Mrs. H. E. Root), Louisa (Mrs. Fred Jaycox), and Fred E. Mr. Hud- son was a member of a militia company for 20 years, and attained the rank of captain. He was called with his company to French creek during the Patriot War. Though ad- vanced in years, he retains to a remarkable degree the vigor of youth, and from "Early morn till dewy eve" the hammer of indus- try repeats the "anvil chorus" of 60 years ago. While his family has grown up in prosperity, he occupied the cheerful home of his youth, on Hudson street. George S. Hudson was born in 1835 and learned the cabinetmaker's trade. He is now engaged in the manufacture of furniture at Ellisburgh. In 1862 he married Alice J., daughter of Al- fred Matteson, and they have two sons, Wil- liam L., born in 1863, and Louis E., born in 1865, and an adopted daughter, Mary C., aged 19 years, Mary A. Hudson married James Colon, of Ellisburgh, in 1865, and their children are Celia A. and F. Lyell. Ezra H. Hudson, born in 1840, married Mary E., daughter of Benjamin F. and Sophronia C. (McKee) Wilds, in 1866, by whom he has had a son, Herbert H., who was born in 1869, and died May 1, 1888, and a daughter, Isadore Malvina, born in 1871. He is a blacksmith, with his father. Lucien F. Hudson, Jr., born in 1846, is a painter by trade. He married Addie, daughter of John and Polly (Galley) Bassinger, in 1876, and they have a daughter, Ruby Louisa, born in 1877. Fred E. Hudson was born in 1853, and is a wagon maker by trade. He married Maria, daughter of James and Cynthia (Snow) Ramsdell, in 1871, and they have two sons, Sanford L., born in 1872, and Carolina A., born in 1875.
WILLIAM U. DAVIS was born in 1830. He married Sarah S., daughter of Joseph and Mary (Wiles) McKee, in 1851, by whom he has two sons and a daughter, viz .: Foster L., born in 1852 ; Frank P., born in 1857, and Mary L. The latter married Fenn Bishop, in 1884, and they have a daughter, Leah Pearl,
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born in 1888. Frank P. married Julia, daughter of Gustavus H. and Clara Noble Johnson, in 1878. William U. has served his town as assessor. He is a cattle drover and farmer, and resides on road 120.
CYRENIUS F. EASTMAN, son of Aaron R., was born in 1824. When seven years of age his parents removed to Hannibal, Oswego county, where he was reared upon a farm, and learned the cooper's trade. He married Ann E., daughter of Milton and Margaret (Nelson) Wilson, in 1847, and they have one son, Legrand De Forest, born in 1853, who is now married and resides in Fulton, N. Y. His wife died in 1870, and the same year he married Marion M., daughter of Amos and Hannah (Dean) Wood. Mr. Eastman re- turned to Ellisburgh in 1882, and occupies the A. E. Wood farm, at Woodville.
SAMUEL J. ANDRUS was born in Ellisburgh, August 5, 1823, and was reared upon a farm. He married, first, Elizabeth, daughter of Eli Farr, in 1850, and she died in 1858. For his second wife he married Laverna Stillman, of Union Square; and for his third wife, Marian B., daughter of Eben and Sally (Bronson) Abbott, in 1861. Mr. Andrus has kept hotel in Camden, N. Y., and Saginaw, Mich., and is now proprietor of the hotel at Pierrepont Manor.
CHARLES H. CASTER, JR., born in 1845, married Emeline A., daughter of Hiram and Ursula (Tremain) Buell, in 1867, by whom he has a daughter, Minnie, born in 1875. His wife died in 1881. and for his second wife he married Marion E., daughter of Jacob and Maria (Oshorn) Ackley, in 1882. Edwin I. Caster was born in 1849. He married Sarah Jane Bemis, in 1876, and they have an adop- ted daughter. Charles H. Caster, Sr., died April 19, 1886. The Caster brothers own a saw, and grist-mill and box factory, and are also farmers, and reside at Wardwell Settle- ment.
GEORGE E. BULL, another of Ellisburgh's prominent and prosperous farmers, is the son of Alvah Bull, and was born in 1840. He was educated at Belleville Union Academy. In 1866 he married Miss Mary A. Brimmer, by whom he has had several children, Mr. Bull still occupies the old homestead farm near Rural Hill, and has made it a most at- tractive and valuable property. For many years Mr. Bull has served his town as assessor, though not at any time an office seeker, his' pride being in his fine farm and thriving herds, rather than in office-holding.
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ABNER MCOMBER DURFEE was born in Ellisburgh. His father, Benjamin Durfee, came from Rhode Island about 1820, on a coasting vessel to New York city, thence on a flat boat up the Hudson and Mohawk rivers to Rome, and thence by wagon through the woods and to a farm owned by his grandfather McOmber. The house which he huilt is partly standing to-day. When Ahner was 12 years of age, the family removed to Mather's Mills, and about four years later came to Belleville village, where the young
man learned blacksmithing of James Free- man, and where he carries on the business yet, although he, with his sons, has one of the best stocked hardware stores in the country, besides dealing largely in agricul- tural implements of all kinds. He has had four children, two daughters (deceased) and two sons, Charles Bradford and Abner M., Jr., both of whom are living. Abner M. travels for Emerson & Co., of Syracuse, and Charles carries on the store at home, in part- nership with his father. The family is among the most respected in Belleville vil- lage, and in fact any place where they are known.
GEORGE ARMSBURY was a native of Rhode Island. He was brought to Rensse- laer county, N. Y., when four years of age, and thence to Adams. At this time Collins F. Armsbury, the subject of this sketch, was 18 years of age. Later the family re- moved to the town of Ellisburgh, where the young man entered Belleville Academy. In 1840 he became a clerk in a store for three years, and while there entered upon the study of anatomy, physiology and kindred subjects, not with any view of becoming a professional man, but rather to employ his leisure hours in solid reading. He married Miss Amanda A. Boomer-a son, George C., being the result of the union, and he now lives in Northern Iowa. At the close of his term as a clerk, Mr. Armshury purchased a small farm near Belleville, which he culti- vated for a few years, and then commenc- ed locating lands in Iowa and elsewhere, especially in Wisconsin. In the procuring of pensions he has been very successful ; and now at the age of 78 years his mental powers are unimpaired.
WILLIAM BRAYTON WRIGHT, a son of Chester Wright, was horn in Henderson, and there raised until five years of age, when his parents removed to Belleville. He was educated at the Belleville Academy, after which he entered into mercantile husi- ness with his father, which he has continued since his father's decease. He married Miss Henrietta Dunham, of Watertown, and has one daughter, Lena. He is now treasurer of the village of Belleville, and one of its most respected citizens.
MRS. CAROLINE WILLARD FISKE came from Rutland county, Vermont, at seven years of age with Judge Ellis and his family in January, 1812. In 1822 she mar- ried Daniel Hudson Fiske, eldest son of the celebrated Dr. Fiske, of Massachusetts. They lived in Ellis village for eight years, where her husband was a merchant. After the death of her husband she spent many years in Vermont, returning thence some four or five years since. Although 90 years of age, Mrs. Fiske has a remarkable memory of events, and states them with great clear- ness and precision. A talk with her of the " olden time " is a liberal education in past events. She well remembers the fight at the mouth of Sandy creek, and all its details.
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She saw the great cable borne on the shoul- ders of stalwart men as it passed through Ellisburgh, and can relate many of the stir- ring scenes of the times. If a beautiful old age is the result of a contented, well-spent life, then has hers been pre-eminently so, and may it last unimpaired for many years to come.
WILLIAM B. DOANE, son of Ira Doane, was born in the town of Orleans, and raised on a farm in the town of Clayton until about 14 years of age, when the family removed to Belleville. He attended school at the Acad- emy for several terms, and in 1871 commenc- ed clerking in a store for his present partner, Mr. Chapman. He became a partner in 1877, and in 1879 married Miss Carrie D. Chapman They have one daughter. Mr. Doane is a
business man of judgment and experience, and a member of the Baptist Church.
MARTIN D. SWAN, one of Ellisburgh's most prosperous farmers, is a son of Dewey Swan, and was born in 1838. He was raised on a farm and educated at Belleville Union Academy. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, 10th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, and took part in the battles of Cold Harbor and Petersburg, serving also under General Phil. Sheridan, in the Valley of the Shenan. doah. For bravery and general efficiency he was promoted to the second lieutenancy of Company I, of the same regiment, and served until the close of the war. In 1866 he married Miss Frank Louisa Bull. Mr. Swan has given much attention to seed grow- ing, and handles thousands of bushels yearly.
HENDERSON.
THIS town comprises number six of the "eleven towns," and is the most westerly in the county, if we except the Galloo and Stony islands, which belong to Houndsfield. It was formed with its present limits, Febru- ary 17, 1806, from Ellisburgh. The first town meeting was held at the house of Reuben Putnam, March 11, 1806, at which Jesse Hopkins was chosen supervisor; Mark Hop- kins, clerk; Lodowick Salisbury, Daniel Spencer and Emory Osgood, assessors ; Elijah Williams, constable and collector ; John B. Carpenter, Samuel Hubbard, poor- masters; Marvel Danley, Asa Smith and Anthony Sprague, commissioners of high- ways; George W. Clarke, Willis Fellows and Jedediah McComber, fence-viewers; Reuben Putnam, pound-master; Israel Thomas, James Barney, Levi Scofield, Thos. Drury, Calvin Bishop, Robert Farrell, Ben- jamin Barney, John B. Carpenter, William White, Simeon Porter, path-masters.
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