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and wife, Prince Hill and wife, and Job Scott and wife. We foresee and apprehend what the fate of this society will be, and that a few years hence there will not be a member left in town. Thus will pass, and doubtless never to be re- vived here, this venerable and once prosperous church, although there are many Quaker de- scendants among the inhabitants. The old church near Mr. Dillingham's was purchased in 1867 by David Staples, of Granville, N. Y., and toru down, which created some difficulty among the people and members of the society, it being claimed by some that, according to the deed. the building could not thus be sold. The prem- ises were deeded in 1807, by Joseph Button and Harris Otis. to Anthony Nichols and Eze- kiel Ballard, as being members of the denom- ination of Friends, and appointed by said denom- ination of people, by a minute of their monthly meeting, to take the deed. The money paid for these premises was the property of the meet- ing, and by the members thereof raised by a free, voluntary contribution for that purpose, which premises were to be holden entirely for the use and benifit of the society forever. and their successors in membership that should re- main in unity with the society. Also, all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belong- ing were conveyed to Anthony Nichols and Ezekiel Ballard, as members of said people, un- der the direction of the yearly, quarterly and monthly meetings of the Friends and their suc- cessors that should remain in unity in the said meetings, forever. Whether they had a right to sell the building or not, it was torn down very much against the wishes of the people, especial- ly many who had friends buried there, and whose efforts to check the proceedings were un- availing. This venerable structure, which had stood there for more than 60 years, and in which the fathers and mothers of the town worshipped, and around which sacred recollections clung, was thus sacrilegiously torn down. The burial- ground connected with the church, in which lie the remains of many of the earlier members of the society, and those of later times, still make it a hallowed spot. It is still the wish of many that when they die their bodies may be deposited in this yard. It was also their wish to have the church stand there, for funeral purposes, if for no other.
merous. The church of the Disciples has also been represented here. Within the past ten or twelve years Spiritualism has prevailed to a considerable extent, and at present there are a large number of believers in the new spiritual philosophy.
CEMETERIES.
There are some 6 or 7 public cemeteries in the town, besides severel family cemeteries. The oldest is on the farm originally owned by Micah Vail, and now by Eunice Reed. It was given to the town in 1776. by Capt. John Vail, and Micah Vail and his wife were the first per- sons interred; it is almost entirely occupied. The next oldest is west of the Corners, on the farm of Ira H. Vail. It was given to the town in 1785, by Henry Herrick. The third was laid off from the Lemuel Grffiith farm in 1795. This yard has recently been enlarged and improved, being enclosed by a neat and durable fence. The Friends or Quaker ceme- tery is next oldest, laid out in 1806. Gilbert Palmer was the first person interred. The Friends have another small burial ground, on the east side of the town, laid off from the farm originally owned by Anthony Nichols, and near the residence of Isaac Nichols. The next one is a small public cemetery, near the residence of Edwin Staples. There is also another in the Little Village, and one in the northwest part of the town, near the residence of Erwin E. Lillie, and another cemetery, near Scottsville, laid off from the farm of Joseph Bull. It has lately been enlarged and handsomely im- proved. In 1865, an association was formed, known as the Danby Cemetery Association, chartered by the State Legislature, and to George Hadwin, G. W. Phillips, W. L. Phillips, Charles Nichols. Nelson Colvin, Thomas Nich- ols, O. B. Hadwin. David Griffith, J. S. Perry, A. S. Baker, R. E. Caswell, S. P. Scott, S. W. Phillips and others. This association was or- ganized in 1866. The cemetery contains one acre or more, laid out in lots, avenues and walks, alleys and areas, substantially fenced, and a contract has just been completed for set- ting the cemetery to shade-trees, and to grade the lots in tiers with the avenues. etc., which, when completed. will make as fine a cemetery as there is in this part of the country.
FAMILY SKETCHES.
Besides the churches and societies already NOTE .- b. stands for born; m. for married; d. for died ; and da. for daughter. named, there have been, within our limits, Con- gregationalists, Universalists, Second Advent- ALLEN, JOHN, from Rhode Island, at a very early day, settled on the farin now owned by An- ists and Spiritualists. The Congregationalists and Universalists have been at times quite nu- thony Haley. Ile was one of the first settlers
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in that part of the town. His log-cabin was erected a few rods east from where the dwell- ing house now stands. He died many years since at an advanced age, leaving 5 sons : Prince, Zoeth, Jolin, Jude and Isaac. Jude m. Thebe, da. of Elihu Benson, and settled in Genesee Co., N. Y., where he died.
PRINCE m. a da. of Daniel Bowen. was a re- spected citizen ; twice m. : children by first wife, Abigail, Daniel, Ira m. Rebecca, da. of Stephen Calkins, Jr .; Prussia, Joseph and Lau- ra; 2d, Experience, da. of Job King ; children : King, David, Rath, Hannah, Rhoda and Rhoba.
ZOETH m. Jane Harper, was selectman 9 years, representative in the Legislature 4 years, and a justice of the peace 27 years, being the longest time any man has served in that office in this town. In 1820 he removed with his family to Western New York. His children were Isaac, Sally, Joshua, Sylvia and Jane.
ISAAC m. Sylvia, da. of Jonathan Staples, and settled in Little Village, but finally remov- ed to Collins, N. Y.
JOHN, JR., m. Sally Brown; settled in the N. W. part of the town, but moved to Pawlet in 1815. He was a substantial mr. died in 1852, aged 91 ; his wife in 1851, age His sons were Nathan and Elisha. Natha m. Ju- lia Leffiingwell. of Middletown. and settled in Pawlet; was one of the directors of Poultney bank for several years. He died in 1863, aged 72.
JOSEPH. son of Prince Allen, m. Laura, da. of Alexander Barrett, and succeeded to the home- stead of his father. He removed to Lincoln, Vt .. in 1842, where he died some years since. Alexander, his oldest son, living at the West, is the only representative of the family living.
ANDRUS, HON. JOHN II., from Colchester, Ct., in 1780, m. Rachael Willey, and settled in the west part of the town. He was selectman 11 years, representative 9 years; being the long- est term that any man has served in that office ; member of the Constitutional Convention of 1814. and a councillor in 1820; 'in 1811, one of the judges of the county conrt, and again in 1813. He removed to Pawlet in 1822. where he died in 1841, aged 73. His wife died in '21, aged 50. Their children were John, Ezra, Hannah, Tempa, Sophia, Clara, Julia and Alta.
ANDREWS, DR. JOSEPH, from Hubbardton in 1838, settled here in the practice of medicine. Hle removed back to Hubbardton, and from thence to Granville, his present place of resi- dence.
ANDREWS, DR. DAVID, from Hubbardton,
settled in the south part of the town, in hig profession. He was also a Methodist preacher and exhorter. He m., Ist, Nadocia Woodcock, who died in 1863, aged 42; 2d, Betsey Wait, and removed to Brant, Erie Co., N. Y., where he dicd some 2 years since. His son Joseph is a graduate of Castleton Medical College, and is a practicing physician in Brant.
ARMSTRONG, JOSEPH, from Bennington in '76, was a temporary resident. He settled in the north west part of the town, and a portion of his farm was afterwards included in the town of Pawlet, where he finally settled. [Sce His- tory of Pawlct. ]
AXTEL, DANIEL, married Sarah, da. of Jona- than Baker, and settled at the Corners, where he kept store for several years. He was con- stable from 1827 to '29. He now lives in W. New York.
BAKER, STEPHEN, from Rhode Island in 1790, m. Susanna Mathewson, and settled in Little Village in 1804. Some time after this he went to Rhode Island, where he resided for a few years. In 1828 he returned to this town and settled near Scottsville, where his son Oreou now lives. He died in 1858, aged 80. His widow is still living, at the age of 83, having been a smart, active woman in her day. Al- though far advanced in years, she distinctly re- members the events connected with their early settlement here, the customs and circumstances of those days. They raised a family: Anson, Benjamin, Brayton, Edia, Oreon, Austin S., John, Sarah, Elizabeth and Philena. John, the youngest son, m. Julia, daughter of Israel Shel- don, and has settled near Scottsville.
BAKER, EDIA, m. Salusha Davenport, and set- tled near Scottsville. She died in 1864, aged 46. Ile next m. Henriette, widow of John Scott. He died in 1866, aged 53. He was justice of the peace a number of years. We know of but two children : Joel C., and George now in the U. S. service. Joel C. is an attor- ney. He married Addie, da. of L. P. Howe, and lives in Rutland. He is at present the lo- cal editor of the Rutland Herald.
BAKER, PETER, brother of Stephen, from Rhode Island in 1804, m. Hannah Millard, and settled in the Little Village. He died in 1852, aged 78; his wife in '37, aged '63 ; children were : Lydia, Candace, m. Daniel Kelley ; Jonathan, Sanford, Stephen. Willard. Amass and Nathan L. Lydia m. Emner Wooden, and settled in Michigan. Jonathan m. Anna Hos- more of Mt. Holly. where he settled. His chil- dren aro: Marcellus, m. a Wheeler, and lives-
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at the Borough-a first-class mechanic-Anna, James, Mary and Ann. Sanford m. Lydia Hill of Montpelier; settled in Mt. Holly, subse- quently in Mt. Tabor, where he has lived some 40 years : children : George, m. Jennie Wil- liams, and has kept tavern at the Borough sev- eral years ; Naomi, m. Louis Streeter, who di- ed at New Orleans, during the war of 1861 : Mary, m. George Bealls, and lived in Phillips- ton, Mass. ; Henry J. m. Marion Williams ; Lydia Ann, m. Timothy Shepard, and lives in Phillipston, Mass .; Peter : Nathan, died at Baltimore during the rebellion : Charles and Merrill.
BAKER, WILLARD. m. Esther Gordon, and set- tled first in Starksboro, and settled here a few years since. They have raised but two chil- dren, Oliver G. and George. Oliver m. Eu- genie, da. of Harvey Emerson, and settled with his father. George was a member of the 14th regiment, and killed at the battle of Gettys- burg.
BAKER, NATHANIEL L,. m. Sophronia, da. of Joseph Bartlett ; was constable and collector in 1863; children : Henry S. : Adelaide, m. Loren F. Sheldon, of Rupert ; Alice, m. P. W. Thomp- son, of Mt. Tabor : and Sumner W. ; Henry S. a graduate of Middlebury College, is now prin- cipal of West Pawlet Academy.
BALLARD, EZEKIEL, from Rhode Island in 1775, m. Dinah Shippee, and settled on the north part of the farm now owned by A. A. Mathewson. The orchard which he set out there is still standing. His farm was originally confined to a few acres, but he finally became a large landholder. He was a Quaker, one of the early members of that society, a great hun- ter, and somewhat eccentric in his habits. His stories of hunting in the early days of the town were very amusing, as well as interesting. The rehearsals of encounters with bears. pan- thers, catamounts and other wild game, and the manner in which he would tell them, was pleasing to the old and young. Although in imminent danger many times, "Zeke," as he often called himself, would seldom miss his aim. He was very fond of story-telling, full of wit and humor, kind and genial towards every one. He made his last settlement on the farm now occupied by J. T. Griffith. The house in which he lived was torn down several years since. He died in 1823, aged 80; his wife a few years after.
BANCROFT, AMASA, from Montpelier, in 1832, m. Lydia, da. of Barney Hadwin, settled at the Borough, in the tannery business; was select-
man 2 years, represented the town in 1852 : was a very capable and worthy citizen. He was killed in 1836, while drawing bark from the mountain. Ilis horses becoming sudden- ly frightened, he was thrown beneath the wheels, the heavily loaded wagon passing over him. He survived but two days. He was 45 years of age, and left four children.
BARTLETT, JACOB, from Rhode Island in 1795, m. Anna Cook, and settled near the present homestead of Willard Baker. He was a member of the Quaker society. His house was situated on the old road, now discontin- ued. He first lived in a house built of birch poles, the interstices filled with mud, and roofed with bark. There was but one other log-cabin at the Borough at that time. He was about the first blacksmith in town, and worked at that trade for many years. Some of his work, done in 1797, is still to be seen. He died at Granville, N. Y., in 1837, aged 86; his wife in 1846, aged 96. They raised a fam- ily : Jacob, Joseph, Daniel, Jemima, Naomi, Anna, Sarah and Judith. Jacob m. Cynthia, da. of Deliverance Rogers, and removed to Ohio in 1837. Daniel m. Eliza Potter, and died in 1822. He was a carpenter. Naomi m. Albert Mead, and settled in Ferrisburg. Anna m Augustus Rogers, and settled in Fer- risburg. Sarah m. Richard Barnes, and lives in Saratoga, N. Y. Judith m. Enoch Colvin, and settled in Danby. He was a son of Jo- seph Bartlett, who, together with his two brothers, Jacob and Abner, emigrated from Manchester, England, during the latter part of the seventeenth century. Joseph settled in Rhode Island, Abner settled in Massachusetts, and Jacob settled in New Hampshire. From them have sprung the numerous family of Bartletts in America. Josiah Bartlett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was a descendant of Jacob Bartlett of New Hampshire. Joseph, m. 1st, Phebe, da. of Stephen Colvin, who died in 1823, aged 29- 2d, Eliza Potter. 3d, Mary, widow of Phillip Potter, with whom he now lives. They have attained the ages of 77 and 74, respectively. He has been a very industrious man, and still retains great physical and mental ability. He came here with his father, at the age of three, and has been a resident of the town ever since. Ile is a natural and very ingenious mechan- ic, and has framed and assisted in erecting a good many buildings. Much of his work has been done by "seribe rule." In 1827. he built the saw-mill known as the " Bourne's
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mill." and in 1837 the grist-mill now owned by HI. B. Jenkins. He is quiet and domestic in his habits, and highly esteemed. To him we are especially indebted for many items compos- ing this chapter. His children are : Mary Ann, m. Joel Chamberlin, and lives in Ohio; Ira, m. Huldah Colvin, and lives in Granville ; Henry, m. Salusha Davis; Daniel. m. Olive, da. of Samuel Emerson, and lives in Ohio : So- phroma ; Phebe, m. Frank A. Carpenter, of Poultney ; Chloe : George, m. Sarah Jane Smith.
BARTLETT, ABNER, from Rhode Island in 1798, m. Drusilla Smith. He first erected a log-cabin on the hill east of Nelson Kelley's, and the following year a framed house further east, still standing. He was a blacksmith, and worked with his brother Jacob some. He died in 1801, with the small pox, leaving children : Dexter; Anna, m. Levi Taft ; Savid; Smith, m. Lydia, Mary, Daniel. Abel and Jere- my. Dexter succeeded to the homestead of his father, in 1840 removed to Holland Pur- chase. N. Y., where he died in 1866. Savid, m. Prussia, da. of Prince Allen. He was a machinist and edge-tool manufacturer. He built a trip-hammer in 1810, near the high bridge, for the manufacture of edge-tools, which business he carried on for nearly 30 years. A blacksmith-shop was run in connec. tion with this manufactory. He was called, and sustained the reputation of being the best scythe-manufacturer in the country. Many of his scythes and axes are still in existence. IIe was selectman from 1821 to 1824, and occu- pied other positions of trust. In 1840, he're- moved with his family to Holland Purchase. He died in 1856; his wife in 1868. quite ad- vanced in years. Their children were Abner, Prince Marcus, Plyn, Ruth, Smith and David. Marcus, m. Fanny, da. of Azel Kelley, and sct- tled here a few years, being a school teacher by profession. He was the first superintend- ent of common schools. Ile is at present liv- ing in Collins, N. Y., and is assistant assessor of Internal Revenue. Plyn m. Susan, da. of Ephraim Chace, and lives in Collins. He is the owner of a splendid horse, valued at $5,000. The horse is a native of this town. Abel. m. Hannah Boomer, was a blacksmith, and work- ed in the same shop with his brother Savid. Ile was burned to death in 1821, while burn- ing a coal pit, on the farm now owned by Jo- siah Southwick. A cabin which stood near the coal pit, in which he was sleeping in company with two others, caught fire, and be-
fore he could escape, he inhaledthe flames, which proved fatal. He survived but a short time. He was but 25 years of age. His widow is still living, at the age of 74. He left but 2 children, Ann and Abel. Abel m. Mary Mclaughlin, and resides in Spuyten Duyvil N. Y. He is the inventor and patentee of several useful inventions, among which is the " Bartlett Polar Refrigerator," so extensively known. He is also a landscape painter and an artist of fine taste. He has acquired a large fortune, and has 2 children, Charles and Adn. Daniel, m. Ruth, da. of Deliverance Rogers. He represented the town in the Legislature in 1834 '35, was selectman 3 years, and occupied other positions of trust. Their children were : Lucius, Wing, John, Deliverance, Mary, m. Freeman Paddock, of Dorset ; Lydia, Martin and David.
BARRETT, JAZANIAH, from Rhode Island in 1806, m. Rhoda Reed. He was a member of the Quaker society. He at first was extensively engaged in the manufacture of potash. Af- terwards was for many years a successful merchant. He died some years since, at White Creek, N. Y. His children were : John, Jonathan, Jazaniah, Elisha, George, Stepher, Hannah, m. Slocum Barker, of White Creek : Abagail, and Rhoda, m. Obadiah Alma. Ste- phen m. Eliza Barker, and was engaged in the mercantile business ; subsequently moved to Middletown, and was one of the active business men of that town many years. John, m. Hul- dah Brown, of White Creek, N. Y., and settled at the Corners in the mercantile business, in which he was engaged for several years, but long since removed from town. Jonathan. m. Anna Barker; was a man of considerable shrewdness and activity, although not very successful in business. Hle built the first woolen factory, in 1810, which he run success- fully for a number of years ; but a pressure of circumstances caused a failure in 1825. by which he was nearly or entirely ruined. Many of his creditors lost quite heavily, which proved ruinous to many bu iness men and farmers. He subsequently removed to Granville, N. Y .. where he still lives. Jazaniah, Jr .. m. Sally Barker. of Tinmouth ; was a merchant maur years; at one time owned three stores, one cach in Danby, Tinmouth and Middletown. He final- ly removed to Middletown, where he continued the mercantile business. until about the year 1839. Ile did a large business for a number of years, as a merchant, and in buying and sell. Ting cattle and farm produce.
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BARRETT, CAPT. ALEXANDER, came to this town about 1788; m. Catherine, widow of Capt. John Vail; was one of the earliest mem- bers of the Methodist church, and a class-leader; a man of considerable wealth, was a captain in the local militia, and occupied many prominent positions in society ; died in 1849, aged 81; bis wife in 1847, aged 79. Their children were : Sophronia ; Fanny, m. Martin Bromley, and lived in Rochester, N. Y. ; Anna. Cantlin, Laura and Hannah. Cantlin m. Polly Odell, and succeeded to the homestead, and some years after removed to Ohio.
BARRETT, LEVI, from Pawlet, m. Harriet Powell, and settled at the Borough. He car- ried on the tannery business, now owned by Lincoln & Mattoeks, and did a large business for a number of years. He was selectman 4 years, and was also a member of the Legisla- ture. Ile removed to Olean, N. Y., in 1868.
BARNES, BRADFORD, born at Plymouth, Mass., in 1746, came here in 1790, and settled on the Rowland Stafford farm, near the Bor- ough, now owned by A. S. Baker. He m. Sarah Howard, who died in 1830, aged 75. He kept a public house until 1800, which was about the first tavern on the east side of the town. He was selectman 3 years, from 1790; became a leading farmer and was held in es- teem. He died in 1816, aged 69. His chil- dren were: Hosea, Benjamin, Bradford, Jr .. and Sally. Benjamin, m. Zilphia Gifford, and succeeded to the homestead of his father ; was justice 17 years; in the Legislature 2 years, from 1832 and entrusted with numerous other town offices. He was an upright, amiable citi- zen, and a well informed man, full of anecdote and humor. He died in 1861, aged 72, leav. ing children : Clarissa, Sophronia, Heman and Harriet. Clarissa m. Joel Nichols, and lives in Montpelier. Heman died from the effects of a cancer, in 1859.
BARNUM, GIDEON, from Rhode Island at a very early day, was a manufacturer of potash in early times, and a Methodist class leader for many years. He and his wife both died long since. Their children were: Timothy ; Ann, m. William Lake ; Rhoda, m. Amasa Wade ; Abagail, m. a Harding ; and Sally.
BENSON, ELIno. from Rhode Island; came early as 1778, but we learn he did not make a permanent settlement until some years after. He was of English cy-cent, his ancestors hav. ing emigrated at an early day. He died mid- dle aged ; his widow in 1849, aged 92 ; chil- dren : Allen, Daniel, Solomon, Rufus, Duty,
David, Amos, Job, Jacob, Elizabeth, Chloe and Phebe. Allen m. Loraine Bromley, and lived upon the homestead, where he died. Daniel m. Ist, Billah Benson, a cousin, and settled in Dorset ; 2d, Sarah Rogers, who is now dead. He is still living. Solomon was drowned in Lake Ontario. Rufus m. Ruth Marsh, went to Ellisburg, N. Y., and from thence to Ohio, and is now dead. He was in the battle of Platts- burg. Duty and David were twins, and both served in the war of 1812, and drew a pension. The former m. a Cook, and the latter a Briggs, and settled in Michigan. Amos m. Ist, a Gif- ford, and removed to Jefferson county, N. Y. 2d, a Hubbard. Job m. a Hastings, and went to Ohio. Jacob m Tily Record, and settled in Dorset. He is now living in Chio; Chloe m. a Leach, went to Ohio, and is now dead.
BISHOP, JOHN M., from Salisbury, m. a daughter of Ishmael Matterson. He built and run a cloth-dressing and fulling mill several years ; raised a family of several children, none of whom lived in town.
BOYCE, DAVID, married Jemima, da. of John Hill, and settled east of the Corners, on a portion of the farm now belonging to J. E. Nichols. In 1853, he removed to the east side. He is an exemplary Friend, and a worthy member of that society, and highly esteemed. They have but one da., Sarah, m. J. B. Nichols.
BOURNE, EDMUND, from Wallingford in 1841, m. Electa Bradley, and settled at the Borough, as a carpenter and house-builder-also owned and run a saw-mill over 20 years. In 1853, while plastering, some mortar accidentally flew into his eyes, which nearly destroyed his sight, and he is now nearly blind. They have children, Charles, Montreville, Sophronia and Jennie. Charles m. Mary Sinclair, and is su- perintendent of a cotton factory at Valparaiso, Ind. Montreville m. Susan Bucklin, of Shrews- bury, and is freight agent at Rutland on the Rutland and Bennington Railroad.
BRADLEY, ELIJAH, from Wallingford in 1841. m. Elizabeth, da. of James Soule, and settled at the Borough. He was overseer on the mar- ble quarries for many years, and universally beloved by his men. He was killed instantly, while falling a tree, in 1868, aged 47. He left 2 children, Emmagene and Georgie.
BRADLEY, JOHN, a native of Glasgow, Scot- land, born in 1828, came to America at the age of 14, and has visited his native country three times ; m. Mary Ann Millard, now lives in the Little Village.
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1861, m. Margaret McGowan, and settled at ! man, Willard, Miner, Loraine, Faithful, Mary, the Borough in the blacksmithing business. Ile served in the late war, at his trade, being a member of Co. I, 7th, Regiment Vt. Vols. Hle is one of the leading and influential mem- bers of the Methodist church, and a zealous afice bearer ; has 3 children.
BROMLEY, WILLIAM, SEN., from Nine Part. ners, N. Y., in 1770, settled on the pre-ent homostend of Ira H. Vail. His log-cabin was erected where the framed honse now stands ; was town clerk from 1776 to '80; proprietors' clerk in 1786; one of the committee of safety in 1777 ; selectman in 1781, and held the office of town treasurer froin 1783 to '85. He was a man of strong sense and sound judgment. He died in 1803, aged 84; his wife a short time previous. The children : Charles ; Daniel ; William, Jr., ; John ; Charity, m. John Hop- kins, of Tinmouth ; Mary, m. Elisha. Harring- ton; Sarah; Elizabeth ; and Juda, m. James Frink, and lived in Petersburg, N. Y. Charles lived but a short time in town. His children were Charles and Ichabod. John, the young- est son, was a speculator in horses and cattle, and did a large business in that line. He pur- chased a large drove, which he took to Virgin- ia, where it is supposed he settled. He has not been heard from since. Daniel, m. Betsey Halleck, and was a thrifty farmer and exempla- ry citizen. They both died at an advanced age. Their children were : Joseph, Daniel, Halleck, Zephaniah, Lovine, Polly, Charlotte and Betsey, nearly all of whom removed to Plattsburg, N. Y. Daniel became a Methodist preacher. Lovine lived upon the homestead until 1811, when he removed to Pawlet. He was a cap- tain of the militia; m. Nancy, da. of Daniel Hulett; he died in 1849, aged 49-children of whom : Daniel H. m. Lncy Thompson, and is a merchant at Pawlet village, and has been a member of the Legislature 2 years from that town; George W .. a physician, m. Angenette C'ark, and lives in Huntington; Jerome B., m. Laura Clark, is an attorney at Pawlet, and was state's attorney for the county in 1865 and '66; Adams L .; Fayette, m. Alta Herrick. Henry, the youngest son, is blind, and has received an education at the asylum for the blind in Boston, and lives in Pawlet. William, Jr., m. Faithful, da. of Thomas Harrington. He came with his father, a mere lad, and served in the Revolution- ary war quite young ; drew a pension under the act of Congress of 1818; was also a soldier in the war of 1812; died in 1818, aged 90-his wife in 1850, aged 89. They roared children : Tol-
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