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ant and mild in his mauners, and was considered a true gentio- man in all his relations with the people : having a nice sense of the fitness and propriety of things appertaining to a man of high and true honor.
Although the country was new, the town soon numbered near- ly as many inhabitants as it has at the present day. I have heard his daughter say that when they went to reside in the old house bought of Dr. Tohman, which stood on the south side of the high- way leading to Pawlet she had heard the wolves how] across the stream not more than fifteen rods from the house, many times. One night they ventured to the house, stood with their fore feet on the window sill, and looked into the house. With but little trouble they succeeded in driving them away. On one occasion Dr. Johnson was late in getting home, it being in the spring of the year and bad getting aboat, and when about two miles from home. Itween his house and the Borough. he heard a wolf call in a manner strange to him. Very soon it was answered in the same way, and the noises continued until answers were heard all around him. , He began to think it was time for him to hurry his speed, it being after dark. He was a large, heavy man and rode on horseback. He had not rode over half a mile before the whole pack had got together, nearly surrounding him. and making preparations to attack him. Seeing that the wolves were very near him, he quickly untied his saddle bags, threw them among the wolves, and then run his horse with all possible speed. reaching home in safety. The next morning he went after his saddle bags, found them unmolested. and thought they saved life at that time if at no other. Dr. Johnson was a good family physician, a man of resolute purpose and stroug practical sense. He practiced medicine in Danby until the close of his life, which was in 1806, at the age of 54 years. He left two children. Han- nah, m. Renbin Seley ; and Betsey, m. Dr. Abraham Locke. Dr. Johnston was twice married. first to Sarah Hodges of Nor- ton, Mass., who died in Pelham in 1781 ; and next in. 1791 to Rebecca Galusha of Attleboro, Mass. She was a cousin of Jo- nas Galusha. fifth Governor of this State, and was a very active. intelligent lady. She died at the age of about ninety.
JOHNSON, JOHN, from Ireland. was among the carly settlers. He came to America when but eight years of age, and where or with whom he spent his minority is unknown. He in.
-. and settled on the farm now owned by Frank and Mar- tin Bromley. He acquired a good property by his own unaided efforts, and was a good neighbor and citizen. He m. 24 Juda Hopkins of Salem, N. Y., who died in 18 . He died in 1820. leaving one son. William.
JOHNSON. CAPT. WILLIAM, born in 1785. m. Sally, da. of Eli- V sha Lincoln in 1806, and succeeded to the homestead of his fa- ther. His wife was born in 1784 and died in 1870, aged 80. Capt. Johnson was a man of industrious habits and a thrifty far- mer. Hle was also an excellent mechanic and worked considera-
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ble at that trade. He was a member of the Baptist church and was looked upon as a Christian of exemplary piety. His roli- gions views were afterwards changed and he became a Univer- salist. He was an officer in the State militia and held a Cap- tain's commission. All speak of him as being an obliging and trustworthy citizen, and his memory is bell in high esteem by all those who knew him. Ile was a man of genial temper, kindli- ness of feeling, generous and liberal : a kind parent and husband. No man loved fun better than he did, being always "fond of a good joke." yet plain and simple in his tastes, unobtrusive in manner, and of quiet humor. He lived a life of sterling honesty and uprightaess. which terminated August 27th. 1846. The names of his children are as follows : John. Ahneda. m. Aureli- us Kelly ; Elisha, Perry W., Renhama. and Hiram, died in 1838 aged 21. John in. Caroline Bruce and died in 1829, aged 22, jearing two children, Henry and Ball. Alisha ni. Basheba Preston, and died in 1849, aged 38, leaving two children. Julia Ann and John. . His widow was again m. to Rufus Whitney and lives in Granville. N. Y. Henry, son of John. m. Helen Sonle and has three children. Ida, Mylon and Lizzie.
JOHNSON. PERRY W .. m. Freelove. da of Benjamin Fisk, and settled on the Reubin Fisk farm. He is a p udent. persevering. respectable farmer. With a character irreproachable, and with honesty and integrity, he stands a highly respected citizen. By steady perseverance snecess has crowned his efforts in acquiring property. ITe is also useful as a mechanic and stone mason. They have raised a family of five children, Emily, m. N. E. Gif- ford ; Harriet, m. Daniel Everest and lives in Clarendon : Laura Ann. m. William Lyon : William and Marietta. William m. Belle, da. of Albert Mathewson, and lives with his father.
JOHNSON, AARON, from Jamaica, in 1820, settled at the Bor- ough, and afterwards on the Moses Barnard place. He m. Syl- via Savory of Newfane. Vt. He died at the age of 74, having raised a family of vine children : Clara. Horace, Eliza, Roama. Lecester. Lelan, Stillman, Mary aud Gillman. Horace m. Eliza Cowles, and settled in Troy, N. Y. Eliza m. Enoch Streeter of Dorset, and Roama m :. Woodruff Streeter. Lelan lives ia Il. Stilimao m. Prebe Johnson, and lives in Huntingtor. Mary m. John Williams.
JOHNSON. HIRAM E., a native of Tinmonth, came from Dorset in 1858. He m. Charlana Stafford, and lived on the Benjamin Fisk farm. They have raised a family of six children : Mary. Fanny M. n :. Erasmus Kelley ; Adelaide. Cynthia. m. Mathew Wetherlev, and lives iu Dorset : Ada Aun and Lucins. Mary m. George W. Brock of Doeset, who is a well known in. iciau.
KELLEY. BENJAMIN, a Rhode Islander. was among the early settlers. He first Weated himself on the Ezekel Smith farm. now owned by Silas Hulett. where he lived for a member of years, and then settled on the Abraham Anthony farm, now owned by Wil- liam Phillips & Bros. He came from Rhode Island. together
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with four brothers : Joseph, Eliphalet, Micajah and Daniel. Jo- seph settled in Wallingford, Micajah settled on "Dutch Hill," Eliphalet and Daniel are noticed below. They were all men- bers of the Quaker society. Benjamin was a man of oucom- mon energy and industry and an excellent farmer. Having set- tled here quite early. he experienced great difficulty in common with the other pioneers in establishing a home, which he succeed- ed in doing, and which he enjoyed for many years after. Being possessed of Quaker principles, he was always quiet and unassi- ming and always contented himself with his own concerns. hav- ing but little to do with public affairs. His descendants are nu- merous, many of whom have been active and prominent men in this and other towns. He died at the age 80, having raised a. family of ten children. His widow survived some ten years. The names of his children follow : Anna, Hannah, Rachael, Lydia, Elsie. Hatzel, David. Elihu and Ruth. Lucy m. Daniel Healy and removed to Cherry Valley, N. Y. ; Anna m. Joshua Colvin, and settled in Sandy Creek, N. Y. : Lydia m. Stephen Northrup : Ruth m. John Bell and is now dead.
KELLEY, DANIEL, SEN .. from Rhode Island, was the first sei- V tler on the farm now owned by Edward T. Green, where he lived and died some thirty years ago. He was selectman five years and held other town offices. His children were Daniel, Anna and Erastus. Daniel m. a Ballard, settled in Rutland and be- came quite wealthy. We know of but one son, David, noticed hereafter. Anna m. a Heading and settled in Pawlet. Erastus m, Prussia, da, of Daniel Hulett and settled in Clarendon where he now lives.
KELLEY, ELIPHALET. settled on the farm now owned by J. N. Phillips in 1805. He married Prudence Maddeson, who died iv 1826. Hle died at the age of 85, honored and respected. having led a life of toil and honesty. Their children were Azel. Jo- seph. George, Timothy, Hannah. Lydia, Anna and Ama. m. Dr. Robinson. Joseph m. a Sweet and lives in Pittsford. George m. a Sweet and removed to Wisconsin, where he died. Hannah married Alden Eddy of Wallingford, and Anna married Otis Wheeler.
KELLY, HATZEL. m. Hannah, da. of Charles Nichols, and succeded to his father's estate. He was a member of the Qua- ker society and a pearcable man, although not possessing those industrious and steady habits which characterized his father, Benjamin. He was nevertheless a worthy and respectable man. He laid claim to a knowledge of the science of medicine, and was skilled in the treatment of cases which yielded to roots and herbs. He died at the age of 83 ; his wife at the age of 55. Their children were six in number : Benjamin, Charles. Joshua N. Stephen, Truman, (died young.) and Jantes. Benjamin m. a da. of Constant Viol and removed to the West. Charles settled in Collins. N. Y. James m. a Bowen and lived in Weston. Vt., where he died in 1966, leaving several children : David II., n.
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Betsey Milliard ; Alongo, now dead ; Edward, Hannah aud Mer- CV.
KELLY. DAVID. son of Benjamin. m. Anua Hill of Rhode Island and settled on the east side of the town. He afterwards settled in Mt. Holly and from thence he went to Clarendon. where he died in 1868. aged 93. His wife died some years pre- vious. Their children were Daniel H .. Elihu, Axa, Sammel. Obediah and Lucy. Elihu m. Phebe Lapham. and lives in Clar- endon. Samuel in. Elizabeth Laphant and lives in Clarendon. Obediah m. a Frost. and lives in Ann Arbor, Mich. Lucy m. Daniel Kent. of Wallingford.
KELLY. ELINU, son of Benjamin, m. Lydia Wheedon. who died in 1863. He was also a Quaker and a man of respectabili- ty of character, which be maintained through life. He died in 1865, having raised a family of enterprising children. Their names are as follows: William W __ Sobrina. m. Zera. Scott : George F., Albert. Alfred, Thomas and Seth. George F. m. Emily. da. of Anson Button, and became an active business man. He was for several years engaged in the marble business. He removed to California a few years since where he still resides. having been engaged in land speculation. Albert and Alfred are twins. the former married Eunice and the latter Charity. daugh- ters of Anson Button, and were also engaged in the marble busi- Tess. They too have settled in California. where also reside Thomas and Seth.
KELLY, DAVID, 2D. son of Daniel Kelly, Jr., m. Charity. da. of Henry Herrick., Jr., and settled at the Corner-, where he kept tavern for several years. He was a member of the Bap- tist church. His wife died in 1832. aged 26. He married 2d a lady named Joues and removed to Hinois. He was constable two years from 1834.
KELLY, AZEL. m. Rebecca Daggett, and settled on the farm now owned by Albert Bucklin. He was a peaceful citizen and a thrifty farmer, and possessed in a high degree the respect of his townsmen. He was an exemplary member and zealous office bearer in the Baptist Church. being long a deacon, and it was his custom to contribute liberally toward the support of the gospel. II was an obliging. aseful member of society, and a man of con- siderable attainments. He removed to Gowanda. N. Y. where he died in 1866, aged 80. His children are Famuy m. Marcu- Bartlett : Mary m. John Bartlett : Prudence m. Joseph Sutton : Hannah and Cho.
KELLY. TIMOTRY. m. Matilda, Wid. of Seneca Hill. and set- tled at the Borough. ling at present one of the oldest residents of the place. He is a painter, which trade le las followed for mane years. He is a man of quiet. domestic habit- : of prarcable dis- position : trusty, worthy and honest. and possesses fewer enemies than people in general. Would that there were more such men. His children are Mars and Albert.
KELLY. JOSHUA N. m. Wid. Hannah Bradley, and lives at the
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Borough. and is one of its oldest inhabitants. He is a cooper by irade, and is a persevering, industrious man. They have raised no children.
KELLY, STEPHEN, m. Laura da. of Isaac Wilbur, and suc- reeded to his father's estate. and to the Enoch Congor farm. He has become one of the wealthiest men in town, being the owner of several farms. He is a prudent farmer ; a good citizen, being courteous and agreeable in manners, and commands the respect of all. They have raised but two children ; Nancy Ann m. Harris O. Herrick : and Isaac m. Mary da. of David Griffith. He occupies the Conger farm.
KELLY. DANIEL H. m. Candace da. of Peter Baker. and lives at the Borough. He is a blacksmith by trade, and a man of ae- tivity and industry. His children are, Orvill, Rollin C., David A .. and Clara. David A., m. Margaret, da. of Titus Lyon, is a blacksmith by trade. and lives at the Boroughs.
KELLY. WILLIAM W. m. Ann Hudson, and settled at the Borough in the marble business. She dying, he next m. Eunice Cole. He built the store now owned by L. S. Waldo, and was engaged for several years in the mercantile business, and was for many years one of the most active business men of the town. He is a man of good natural gifts, combined with much shrewd- ness and energy. and has accumulated a handsome property. He now resides in Wallingford, where he removed some ten years since, and continues in the marble business. He is also the owner of a good farm, and one of the best locations in that town. His children are : William, Emma, and Myron.
KELLY. PARDON. was an early settler on the farm now owned by Perry G. Knights. He m. a Brown, and raised three chil- dren. two girls and one son, who with their parents, removed to Ohio many years since.
KELLY, HIRAM, In. Orilla da. of William Haskins. Sen .. and settled on the farm now owned by Frank and Martin Bromley. His wife died in 1850, aged 50. IIe m. 2d Amanda da. of Azariah Hillard. He was among the prominent, intelligent and enterprising men of the town, having been held in high estima- tion by his townsmen, as a trusty citizen. He is a man of ability, and was honored with various town offices, being selectman three years, and a representative of the legislature in 1851. He was a member of the Baptist Church, of which be was deacon. His children are Marcus m. Martha da. of Jeptha Frost, and lives in Ohio. Ruth. Sally Ann, m. a Benson and lived in Dor- set : Martha m. N. E. Nichols : George, William, Mabel and Hiram. Mr. Kelly now lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, to which place he moved about the sear 1855.
KELLY. BARTON, a native of Providence, R. I .. m. Eunice. widow of Isaac Vail, and settled on the farm, obtained by his wife. He raised a family of three children : Henry B .. Han- nab. m. Lewis Griffith : and Lydia m. Joshua Hulett. Mr. Kelly died 1824, aged 30.
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KELLY. HENRY B. m. Rachael da. of Ellery Staples and settleton the Jacob Lyon farm. He is an industrious frugal farmer. They have two children : Clarence D. and Grace.
KELLY AURELIUS. from Wallingford in 1825. m. Almeda da. of William Johnson, who died in 1847. aged 58. In 1819 he removed to the northern part of New York, where he remained until 1868, when he returned. and now lives at the Borough. He was again m. in 1870 to the widow Stimson. He has two children : William J. and Elsie m. H. P. Griffith. William m. Delia Whit- man, and now resides near Worcester Mass.
KELLY, NELSON, son of Benjamin Kelly, m. Sylvina da. of Gary Harington, and settled in Poultney, where he lived for about 17 years. In 1855. he came to Danby and settled on the Will- iam Haskins place. He owns and runs a saw mill. and also a cheese box factory, the only one in town. The buildings have recently undergone some repairs. He is a quiet. modest, peacea- ble man, and a menortable citizen They have raised a family of 3 children : Oratus, Erastus and John. who was killed at Cedar creek Va. during the war of 1861. Oratus m. Aldula Clark, and settled near his father. He was a good mechame. as well as a photograph artist, which business he carried on here for several years. being an artist of fine taste. He died in 1867, aged 33. and will long be remembered, as a man of activity and enterprise. He left one da. Clara. Era-tus m. Fanny da. of H. E. Johnson, and lives near his father. He is also a mechanic. and has one son Edward.
KNIGHTS. PERRY, G. from Laville N. Y. about the year 1825, m. Lucretia widow of John Horton, and settled on the Pardon Kelly farm. They have raised a family of 3 children : Mary, Ben- jamin and Joel, who died at the age of 17. Mary, m. John Wade. and died leaving one son George.
KEITH, MOSES. from Smithfield R. I .. in. Sylvia da. of Daniel Sherman. and settled at the Borough in the blacksmithing busi- ness. He removed to Syracuse N. Y.
KING, JJOB. from Tiverton R. I .. was the first settler on the farm now owned by Stephen Harrington, where he lived and died. He married Sarah Fish. and raised a family of seven children : .Joseph, Ruth, Lydia, Eunice Experience. m. Prince Allen, Joseph m. a Matteson, and settled near his father. Lydia m. Willar? Bromley ; Eunice. m. Daniel Hill, and Hannah in. David Sturte- vant.
KING, NATHAN. settled early on a portion of the farm now own- ed by Charles T. Reed. and but little is known of his family. We know of but two sons : Allen and Arnold.
KINGSBERY. CHARLES. was a collier by trade and settled in the south-east part of the town. He was a brother of Arnold Kings- bury, a methodist promober, who lived at the Borough. They both left town, with their families. many years since.
LAKE, WILLIAM. was a British soldier. and came from England. before the Revolution. He was then but nine years of age. He first entered the service as waiter, for his father Thomas, who
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was an officer in the British army. He finally deserted to the Americans, having been wounded in the face by a back shot Soon after the war. he came to this town, and married Anna. Barnum. and settled on a portion of the farm, now belonging to Ira Cook. He died in 1859. having raised a family of eight children : Anna m. Ezra Aldrich : Henry m. Eunice Parris, and lived in Dorset : John m. Rachael Hamilton and lived in Pawlet : Williard H. Mary m. Simon Milliard : Betsey m. Benoni Fisk ; Abagail m. Ichabod Reed, and Sarah m. Lyman Crandall.
LAKE, WILLIARD H. m. Charlotte Sheppard, and raised a fam- ily of eight children : Pamela m. Henry Aldrich : William m. Oliver Lobdell, and lives in Wis. ; Heman J ; Henry B. m. Eliza Lobdell, and lives in Wis. : Betsey Ann m. Harvey Corey : Alonzo C. m. Susan Hill of Middletown : Elisha m. Sarah Hill and James M. m. Maria Cobarn, and lives in Berkshire Vt. He- man J. m. Mary. da. of David Gilbert, and lives at the Corners. They have three children : Freddie. Frank and George.
LANE, DAVID, from Ireland, settled at the Corners as black- smith. He removed to Ohio some twenty years since. He rais- ed a family of several children, of whom were Edward. John, Daniel, Henry. David, Stephen and Mary Ann. Henry died at the age of'S, about the year 1844.from injuries received by an explosion of the powder house at the Corners. Daniel married Mary A. Ferguson and lived in Huntington Vt. where she died, in 1865. He next married. in 1868, Sarah Jane Griffith, and now resides in Mt. Tabor, being esteemed a valuable citizen. He has been for many years a teacher of high standing in our common schools, and is an ornament to the profession.
LAPHAM, DAVID. from Adams Mass. at an early day, settled on the Joseph Button farm. He was a son of Joshua Lapham, a native of Rhode Island. He married Judith Smith. by whom he raised a family of several children, none of whom settled here. He removed back to Adams. where he died.
LAPHAM, NATHAN. a brother of David, came from Adams about the same time, and first settled on the Button farm, and then at the Borough. He finally settled where David W. Rogers now lives. He married Elizabeth Arnold. and at the time of settling here, possessed little or no means. Although commenc- ing in life poor, he was successful in acquiring a fortune, and be- came a large land-holder. He manufactured Potash at a very early day, and kept a store in 1790 in connection with Joseph Button. He was also the owner of a saw mill. in what is now known as Brooklyn, east of the Borough, which was one of the first built in that vicinity. He was a very active, energetic man. of large business quacity, and took great interest in the presper- ity of the town. He was one of the earliest members of the Quak- er society, and was very plain and simple in his dress. He had always great care and government in his own words and actions. there being no pride or passion in his intercourse with mankind. Being a man of good habits, he reared a respectable family, and
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was held in high estimation by the community. Although we do not find his name often, in connection with town office. he was nevertheless. a man of considerable attainments, and exten- sive general information. His modesty and principles forbade him from becoming an active politician. In private life. Mr. Lapham was upright. a friend of order and religion. He died in 1846. aged 80. closing a useful life on earth. in humble trust of a better life in heaven. His wife died in 1834. The names of their children are as follows : Lydia, Paulina, Joseph, Jessie. Elisha. Sevnthia, m. John C. White ; David, Daniel. and Anson. Lydia m. Hadwin Arnold. and lived in Troy and Hamburg N. Y. Paulina. m. Oliver Keyes, and removed to Peru N. Y. Joseph married Anna Keves of Peru. and was in trade here a few years. He finally removed to Peru, where he died. We know of but two of his children, Nathan. who lives in Peru N. Y. and has been State Senator, and Oliver K. who lives in New York city. and is connected with the form of Hedges, Powers & Co. deal- ers in Boots and Shoes. Anson, the youngest son, resides in Skeneatles. N. Y. having accumulated an immense fortune. main- ly in the leather business. He owns one of the finest residences in that vicinity, having been built at a cost of many thousand dollars. He has been twice m. first to Anua Thorn, and next to Ama Ann Willets.
LAPHAM. JESSIE, m. Elizabeth da. of David Griffith. and set- tled at the Borough in the mercantile business. He commenced trade quite young, for which he possessed a peculiar tact and ability. He first entered the business with his brother Joseph. with whom he was connected for a number of years. After con- tinning the business here for some time. they removed to Troy, N. Y. where they remained in trade several years. Jessie then returned, and went into trade again at the Borough. in which he continued to nearly the close of his life. The store in which he first traded.stood near the bridge on the north side of the stream and near the present residence of James Fish. He after- wards erected a new store, near the present residence of M. H. Cook. . In 1824, he built the "stone store" now owned by Wil- liam Pierce. He was very prosperous in business and accumu- lated a large fortune. He was noted for his accurate business habits, and his fortune was the result of prudent management rather than lucky speculation. He was a large stockholder in the Western VI. R. R., in the failure of which he lost quite heavily. He was also connected with the Daaby Bank, at which he was for several years President. Mr. Lapham was a man of great natural talent and shrewdness, possessing a sound and dis- criminating judgement, and a determined will. being well cab u- lated to lead in all matters in which he took a part. The native elements of character which marked him so decisively for a lead- er in whatever sphere he moved, scoured for him many prom- inent positions, which merited and commanded respect. As a merchant he attained a high rank, being enterprising and sue-
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cessful, and his store was for many years an important and well known center for a wide region. As a citizen be was also enter- prising. discreet and public spirited, which united in any person make their mark on a community, and exert a signal influence in society. Never inclined to protrude himself, always marked by a true modesty of disposition. he was ever ready to act, whenever he could do so wisely, never departing from sound principles. Hle was a friend of religion, being consistent in his views, and efficient in contibuting towards its support. He was also active in the promotion of every good work.' in building up his town and society, and his name must till a conspicions place in any just estimate of its history. As a man he was highly respected, be- ing social and winning in his ways, prompt. apt, correct and eni- inently upright in his dealings, a kind neighbor and friend. Equanimity of temper and habits characterized his general de- portment, which made him estimable in all his relations, and his loss was justly a public one. Ho died in 1963, aged 75. Ilis widow is still living, and resides upon the homestead, to which his sous resort each season, it being one of the finest summer residences in the state. The names of their children are as follows : George who was drowned at the age of 14. Henry. Sophronia, m A. R. Vail, and is now dead ; Silas, died young; Daniel, also died young : Oliver and Lewis. now dead. Henry in. Semantha da. of John Vail, and resides in New York city, where he has long been engaged in the mercantile business, having acquired an am- ple fortune. Oliver is also a merchant, and lives in New York City.
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