Adams, A.J. p.o. Killawog, born in Candor, Tioga County Aug. 31, 1835, settled in Lisle in 1862, farmer, owns 104 acres; wife, Josephine Johnson, daughter of Washington and Ann ( Brink ) Johnson, married in 1858, one child, Eugene born in 1859. Parents, Benjamin and Dedema ( Loocy) Adams of Marathon.
Arnold, Stephen p.o. Center Lisle, born in Union , Luzerne County, Pa. Feb. 26, 1826, farmer, owns 100 acres; wife, Sarah Sthare of Carbon, Pa. , married in 1850; children, Lyman and Jesse. Parents, Stephen and Sarah ( Benscoter ) Arnold.
Atwood, Charles p.o. Killawog, born in Lisle July 13, 1821, farmer, owns 300 acres, highway commissioner; wife, Lucy A. Bliss, daughter of Calvin and Hannah ( Smith ) Bliss of Lapeer, NY, married in 1849; children, Charlie, Hiel D. and Ogilvie M. Parents, Stephen and Lucy ( Briggs ) Atwood, natives of Mass.
Austin, James p.o. Center Lisle, born in Steuben County in August 16, 1852,, settled in Lisle in 1879, farmer, owns 80 acres ; wife, Della A. Millen, born July 25, 1851, only child of Levi C. and Mary A. ( Lewis ) Millen, natives of Lisle, married June 13, 1879; children, Oscar M. born April 21, 1880 and Frank E. born March 23, 1882. Parents, Hezekiah and Mary A. ( Evans ) Austin , natives of Conn., who settled in Stueben County in 1840.
Baker, Leonard p.o. Center Lisle, born in Solon Aug.18, 1832, farmer, owns 210 acres, came to Lisle in 1872; wife, Nancy Borthwick daughter of Andrew and Sally ( Bushnell ) Borthwick of Freetown, Cortland County, married 1857; children, Byron H., Nellie C. and Florence. Parents, Ira and Jerusha ( Backus ) Baker, natives of Washington County.
Bassett, G.& Son , foundry and machine shop, came from Cincinnatis, Cortland County in 1872; wife, Dinah Cooper, of Tompkins County ; children, Julia A., now Mrs. Stephen Howell of Ithaca, and Charles M.; second wife, Eliza Cleveland of Homer married in 1884.
Benedict, Nathan p.o.Center Lisle, born in Sherburne, Chenango County, Feb.1, 1833, settled in Lisle in 1838, farmer, owns 40 acres, town clerk and justice of peace; wife, Olive Lusk, daughter of Simon and Rebecca , natives of Lisle, married in 1868; children, Ella M., Neva A., Lena R. and Eben S. Parents, Ebenezer and Mercy (Sheldon ) Benedict, the former a native of Conn.
Bliss Calvin p.o. Killawog, born in Lapeer, Cortland County in 1832, settled in Killawog in 1880, farmer, owns 22 acres; wife, Elizabeth Wheeler, daughter of Jeremiah and Almira ( Brown ) Wheeler of Chenango County, married in 1858; children, Charles W., of Kansas, Cora H., now Mrs. Arthur Green of Binghamton, Mary D. and Myra W. Parents, Calvin and Polly ( Smith ) Bliss.
Brayman, John p.o. Lisle, born in Wooster, Otsego County Sept. 28, 1821, settled in Lisle in 1837, farmer, owns 90 acres,; wife, Irena Snyder, daughter of David and Hannah ( Haner ) Snyder of Schoharie County, married in 1848; children, De Forest, De Hester, and Del Ray. Parents, James and Hannah ( Oliver ) Brayman who came to county in 1837.
Brown, John p.o. Lisle, born in Lisle Jan. 12, 1848, farmer, owns 120 acres; wife, Elizabeth Crairy, married in 1867; children, Edwin, Libbie and Ida; second wife, Amanda Orton, daughter of Lambert and Lettie ( Faulkner ) Orton, natives of Lisle, married in 1873; children, Sherman, John Jr., Hiram, Lettie and Nellie. Parents, Hiram and Mary ( Weygant) Brown, natives of Lisle.
Butterfield, Charles H. p.o. Killawog, born in Lapeer, Cortland County in 1848, settled here in 1877, general merchant; wife, Martha Shults, daughter of Levi and Esther ( Graham ) Shults of Harford, NY, married in 1870; children, four. Parents, George and Polly ( Bliss ) Butterfield.
Butterfield, George p.o. Killawog, born in Hartwick, Otsego County Feb. 20, 1818, settled in Marathon in 1822 and Lisle in 1866, farmer, owns 98 acres; wife, Polly E. Bliss, daughter of Calvin and Hannah ( Smith ) Bliss of Herkimer County, married in 1848; children, Charles H., Lyman D., Johjn C., Charlotte M., now Mrs. Adin Hilsinger of Mt. Clair, NJ, Parents, John and Jucy ( Baldwin ) Butterfield, natives of Conn.
Couch, E.J. born in Conn. in 1808, came to Truxton, Cortland County early; wife, Ruth Squires daughter of John S. and Huldah ( Hadsell ) Squires, of Conn. and widow of Seth Barrows, married 1831; children, Hannah, now Mrs.Henry Orton, of Center Lisle, Celestia, now Mrs. Alonzo Parker of Wisconsin, Cynthia B. now Mrs. Madison Stoors of Lisle, Mary L., now Mrs. John Maters of Kansas.
Couch, George W. . p.o Lisle, born in Truxton, Cortland County in1855; wife, Nancy Fulmer, daughter of John and Eve ( Harter ) Fulmer of Herkimer County, married in 1851; children, George L., William H., John T., Levi A. and Carrie L.
Coy, Milton p.o. Lisle, born in Augusta, Oneida County in 1835,settled in Lisle in 1856, acessor, framer, owns 210 acres,; wife, Georgia Hart, daughter of Charles and Jane ( Sutphen ) Hart of Otsego County, married in 1870; child, William R. Parents, Cyrus and Almira ( Page ) Coy of Oneida County.
Edminister Orange B. p.o. Lisle, born in Lisle in 1831, farmer, owns 95 acres; wife, Maria R. Coy, daughter of Cyrus and Almira ( Page ) Coy, married in 1863; children, Ella A. and one who died; second wife, Sophie Fuller, daughter of Orlando and Sally ( Shipman ) Fuller, married in 1877. Parents, Thomas and Amanda ( Johnson ) Edminister of Lisle.
Edwards, Hamilton p.o. Lisle, Feb. 24, 1823, manufacturer and dealer of lumber, owns several hundred acres of timberland.; wife, Martha Hanford, daughter John M. and Polly ( McCall )Hnafordof New Caanan, Conn.; children, Martha E., Mary A., George H., William H. and Richard H. Parents, William and Betsey ( Fay ) Edwards of Stockbridge, Mass.
Ensign, D.W. p.o. Hunt's Corners,born in Winfield, Herkimer County June 20, 1819 ; wife, Betsey Shirley, daughter of Bradford and Parentha ( Stanton ) Shirley, of Moravia ,married in 1843, one child, M.W. who was an engineer on the Burlington & Missouri Railroad in Nebraska and Colorado. Parents, Royal and Sally ( Rood ) Ensign, the former a native of Mass.
French, Hon. Salphronius H. M.D. born in Zoar, Mass. Aug.26, 1811 came with his parents, to Chenango County in 1811, graduated from Berkshire Medical Instutite, practiced in Lisle ; wife, Cynthia Harrington, daughter of Benjamin and Mary ( Smith ) Harrington, of Greene, Chenango County, married in 1834. one child, Augusta E. now Mrs. James Squires of Lisle.
Fulmer, Frederick p.o. Center Lisle, born in German Flatsin 1838, settled here in 1858, farmer, owns 99 acres ; wife, Sarah V. Pollard, daughter of Epaphronditus and Harriet M .( Hopkins ) Pollard, natives of Vermont, married in 1867 ,one child, Fred E. Parents, John and Eve ( Harter ) Fulmer, natives of Herkimer County.
Hotaling, Samul p.o. Center Lisle , born in Lisle Feb. 8, 1834, farmer, owns 300 acres, ; wife, Mary House, daughter of Alfred and Lucy ( Couch ) House who came from Conn. to Truxton and Lisle in 1855, married 1861, one child, John who married Flora Stork, daughter of Albert Stork of Lisle. Parents, John and Abbey ( Barrows ) Hotaling, who came from Oneonta, Otsego County in 1820.
Hotaling, Seth M.. p.o.Center isle, born in Lisle Dce.26, 1832, farmer, owns 435 acres, ; wife, Eunice Brown daughter of Hiram and Mary ( Weygant ) Brown, natives of Lisle, married in 1837; children,. Frank A., Harry M., and Burt S. Parents, John and Abbey ( Barrows ) Hotaling, natives of Oneonta, Otsego County.
Howland, J.B. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle March 3, 1832, farmer. owns 550 acres; wife, Susan Root, daughter of William and Ann(Burghart) Root, married in 1859; children, Delan E. now Mrs. George Willis, James, Amelia and Florence D. Parents, Warren and Angelina (Wilbur) Howland, the former a native of Mass., settled here in 1815.
Howland, Melvin p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle November 26, 1834, farmer , owns 400 acres; wife, Amanda Everette, daughter of Henry and Helen (Faulkener) Everette of Berkshire, Tioga County, married in 1858, one child, Herman H. of Lisle. Parents, Warren and Angeline ( Wilbur) Howland.
Howland, Orson p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle February 25, 1831, farmer, owns 340 acres; wife, Oresta Howland, daughter of Sullivan and Pamelia (Landers) Howland of Chenango County, married in 1858; children, Anna L. now Mrs. Russell Livermore of Nanticoke, Clara L. , now Mrs. Daniel Livermore of Lisle, Luella now Mrs. Lyman Arnold of Lisle and Lina now Mrs. Alliston Robertson of Triangle. Parents, William and Louise (Root ) Howland, the former of Mass.
Howland, T.P. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle October 8, 1839, manufacturer of lumber and dealer of flour, feed and groceries, owns 50 acres. Parents, Pardon and Philena ( Pendell) Howland, who came from Mass. in 1809; wife, Celia Morenus of Lisle, married in 1874; children,Mabel L. and Royal P.
Howland, D.W. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle July 22, 1840, owns 200 acres; wife, Sarah Gazung, daughter of Thomas and Juilette (Kelley) Gazung of Delaware County who came here 1850, married in 1869, children, Jane, Norman, Inez, Hattie and Harry. Parents, William and Louise(Root) Howland, the former a native of Mass.
Ingersoll, John D. born in La Ray. Jefferson County, steeled in Lisle in 1864; wife, Lydia Harrington, daughter of Benjamin and May(Smith)Harrington of Greene, Chenango County., married in 1868, one daughter, Mary A.
Jennings, D.W. p.o. Killawog, born in Lisle in 1849,farmer and dealer in cattle, owns 275 acres; wife, Sarah A, Mackey, daughter of Levi and Betsey(Baker)Mackey, of Delaware County , married in 1866, children, Cora V., Bertha and Alfred L. Parents, Alfred and Hariette(Squires) Jennings, the former a native of Conn. who came to Lisle 1804.
Leet, Isaac p.o. Lisle , born in Tompkins County May 16, 1836, settled in Lisle 1844, farmer, owns 137 acres; wife, Mary rown, daughter of Hiram and Mary9Weygant)Brown, married in 1856; children, Hiram W., Mary L., now Mrs. Edward rice of Virgil, James B., Edward A., Newton J. Horace L. and Howard. Parents, Jerome and Loiusa (Eggleston) Leet, natives of Tompkins County.
Lewis, Alonzo p.o. Lisle, born in New Haven, Conn. September 29, 1840, settled in Whitney Point 1859, enlisted in Co D109th NYSVol.August 7, 1862, discharged 1865, settled in Lisle after the war and suceeded his father in the business of hardware and stove trade, was surpervisor, president of village, justice of peace and master of Masonic Lodge; wife, Mary Robinson, daughter of Amsbury Robinson of Tompkins County, married in 1876; children, Ida and May. Parents, Alonzo and Mary (Dayton) Lewis.
Lewis, John C. p.o. Lisle, merchant, born in Monroe County, settled in Lisle 1862, began the merchantile business as J.C.& G.W. Lewis which was a very large business doing $80,000. a year ; wife, Mary Stoddard, daughter of Harry B. andSarah( Hasbrook) Stoddard of Conn., who settled here in 1792, married in 1860; children, Sarah S, and Mary Bird. Parents, George B. and Susan (Annin) Lewis of Sweden, Monroe County.
Livermore, Daniel C. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle January 26,1856, farmer, owns 130 acres; wife, Clara Howland ,daughter of Orson and Oresta Howland of Lisle, married in 1877 ; children, Harry B., Ernest J. and Lillie B. Parents, Lorin and Angeline(Houk) Livermore of Lisle.
Luce, Warren p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lapeer, Cortland County, May 3, 1835, settled in 1870; wife, Jenette Joiner daughter of John and Mary Joiner of Cincinnatus, married in 1859. Parents, Ebenezer and Huldah(Squires) Luce of Lapeer.
Lusk, Cornelius M. p.o. Center Lisle, born April 1833, farmer and carpenter , owns 122 acres, justice of peace and school teacher; wife, Katie Howell, married in 1858; children, Samuel E., Daniel S., Wilbert S., Susan E. and Jennie L. Parents, Simon J. and Rebecca L.(Mersereau) Lusk of Center Lisle.
Lusk, Simon J. p.o. Lisle. born in Union August 19, 1807, settled in Lisle in 1812, owns 75 acres, superintendent of school and school teacher; wife, Rebecca L. Mersereau, married in 1832; children, Cornelius M., Samuel R., Franklin D., Eliza J., Olive A., William J.,Susan P., James L., George A. and Charles.
McKellar, D. p.o. Killawog, born in Scotland in 1841, farmer, owns186 acres,; wife, Ella C. Benton, daughter of Nathaniel and Julia (Southworth) Benton of Marathon, married in 1877; children, Lewis, Mary L.and Helen J. Parents, Donald and Helen (Sinclair) McKellar.
Miller, Joel p.o. Center Lisle,born in Lisle December 25, 1833, farmer, owns 63 acres; wife, Lavinia Collier, daughter of Isaac and Electie (Stacy) Collier, natives of Greene who came from Kirkwood in 1836, married 1866, one child, Dewitt A. Parents, Joel and Diademia (Noteware) Miller, of Great Barrington, Mass.
Nickels, George L. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lapeer, Cortland County February 16, 1838, settled in Lisle in 1844, enlisted in Co F 89th NYSV, farmer, owns 151 acres; wife, Ann E. Doubleday, daughter of Harvey and Marcia (Loomis) Doubleday of Barker; children, Ernest D., Ida M., Daisey E., Elsie F. and Mary D. Parnets, George and Mary ( Turpenning) Nickels, the former of Dutchess County.
Orton, Darius p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle February 24, 1844, farmer, owns 50 acres, enlisted in Co E 137th NYSV in 1862 , served three years and was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburgh. Parents, Lambert and Lettie (Faulkener) Orton., natives of Mass.
Perry, Fred H. p.o. Whitney Point, born in Greene, Chenango County in1831, engaged in grist and sawmill business, died in 1882; wife, Anna A. Northrup, daughter of Hon. Mulford and Catherine ( Hamlin) Northrup, married in 1856; children, M. Frank, Kate, Harry E., Mattie V., Helen M., Fred G. and Mulford. Parents, Harry and Pamela (Blakeslee) Perry.
Perry, M. Frank, p.o. Whitney Point, of the firm Waite & Perry cutter wood manufacturer, owns 10,000 acres and 1,000 dog carts, born in Colesville in 1857; wife, Carrie L. Daniels, daughter of G.H. and Charlotte (Wright ) Daniels, married in 1883. Parents, Fred H. and Anna ( Northrup) Perry of Lisle.
Pierce, J.C. p.o. Lisle, born in county June 7, 1854, settled in Lisle in 1879, farmer, owns 250 acres; wife, Maria Houghtaling, daughter of John and Abbey( Barrows) Houghtaling of Lisle, married in 1880. Parents, Comstock and Lucy (Talcott) Peirce.
Pickney, James H. p.o. Lisle, born in Putnam County in 1830, settled in Lisle in 1864, farmer, owns 110 acres; wife, Lucy Barrows, daughter of Enos and Lucy ( Brown ) Barrows who came from Mass. Parents, Pierce and Caroline (Crane ) Pickney, natives of Putnam County.
Pickney, Oscar F. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Carmel, Putnam County, November 7, 1845, farmer. owns 120 acres; wife Abbie Stevens, daughter of John and Hannah ( Valentine) Stevens of Spencer, Tioga County, married in 1876, one child, Bertha. Parents, Pierce and Emaline (Fowler ) Pickney of Putman County.
Reed, Almon, L. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle April 24, 1837, farmer, owns 150 acres, enlisted in Co F 89th NYSV in 1861; wife, Harriet A. Orton, daughter of Albert and Nancy E. ( Hoyt) Orton, native of Mass., children, Minnie A., Andrew A., Mary E., Grace A., Cora X., Hattie B.,Floyd O. and Lillian R. Parents, Isaiah of Rutland, Vermont July 28, 1805 and Lovina( Scott) Reed born in Otsego County March 31, 1804.
Reed, Solomon p.o. Center Lisle, born in Milford Center Otsego County December 18, 1831 came to Lisle with his parebnts in 1834, farmer, owns 140 acres,; wife, Lavina Nichols, daughter of George and Mary (Terpening) Nichols of Dutchess County, married in 1853; children, Viola, now Mrs. Alonzo Moyer, of Cheyenne, Wyom., Edward A., of Cheyenne, Wyom., Rosalia now Mrs. Herbert Sheldon of Lisle, Raymond and Etta who died in 1864 age 7 years. Parents, Isaish and Lovina (Scott) Reed who settled here in 1834.
Salisbury, Noyes, p.o. Killawog, born in Lisle January 9, 1820; wife, Diana Sherwood, daughter of Noah and Rebecca ( Everett) Sherwood of Marathon, married in 1846; children, Emma , now Mrs. Arthur Griffin and Albert C. of Utica. Parents, Cyrus and Serepta (Lull) Salisbury natives of Rhode Island who settled in Homer, Cortland in 1812.
Sessions, Archimedes p.o. Killawog, born in Lisle September 13, 1820, farmer, owns 116 acres; wife, Annie Johnson, daughter of Abner H. and Rebecca ( Parker ) Johnson of Lapeer, Cortland County, married in 1849, one child, Celestia D. now Mrs. Charles Atwood; second wife, Saphronia Mix, daughter of Bradley and Saphronia (Stoddard ) Mix, married in 1873. Parents, Marcus and Celestia (Squires) Sessions.
Smith, Lewis S. p.o. Lisle, born in North Pitcher, Chenango County November 29, 1820, settled in Lisle in 1859, built the tannery at Center Lisle; wife Eliza A, Hurlbut, of Litchfield County, married in 1845 ; children, Leroy H. , Ellen J. now Mrs. George Livermore of Syracuse, Lyman C., Wilbert L., Adie, now Mrs. M.G.Rood of Onondaga Hill, Hattie M., now Mrs. F.W. Smith, M.D. of Syracuse and Monroe E.
Smith, Leroy H. p.o. Center lisle, born in Wisconsin June 12, 1846,moved to Connecticut, Woodhall, Brooklyn and Cincinnatus and came with his parents to Lisle in 1859, engaged in manufacture of lumber for many years and manufacture of firearms in Ithaca known as the Ithaca Gun Co., owns 160 acres; wife, Eunice T. Howland, daughter of Pardon and Philena (Pendell) Howland, natives of Mass., married June 28, 1868; children, Louis P. , Lena E. and Claude H. Parents, Lewis S. and Eliza A. (Hurlbut) Smith.
Sparrow, George D. p.o.Lisle, born in Triangle March 10, 1853, proprietor of the livery at Lisle; wife, Kate Lee, daughter of Goerge and Margaret Lee of Lisle, married in 1883, one child, Ralph. Parents, Solomon and Louisa (Atwater) Sparrow.
Storrs, Madison M. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Mansfield, Tolland County, Conn., August 28, 1843, came to berkshire, Tioga County in 1852 and to Lisle 1859, farmer, owns 196 acres; wife, Cynthia B. Barrows, daughter of Seth and Ruth ( Squires) Barrows, the former a native of Mas., settled in Lisle in 1814, married in 1865, one child, William M. Parnets, Sheldon and Mariette ( Lincoln ) Syorrs, natives of Conn.
Theleman, C.W. p.o. Lisle, born in Tompkins County March 15, 1843, farmer, owns 187 acres,proprietor of the Dudley House of Lisle; wife, Caroline M. Walter, daughter of Horace and Phoebe( Morse) Walter, married in 1869; one child, Ransom R. Parents, Henry F. and Elizabeth (Oliver) Theleman.
Wattles, Harry J. p.o. Center Lisle, born in Lisle August 27, 1832, farmer, owns 430 acres; wife Agusta P. Dodge, daughter of Peter and Mary P. (Lewis) Dodge of Oxford, Chenango County, married in 1857; children, Mason D. and Louise Parents, Col. Mason and Sally( Burghart) Wattles, the former of Delaware County who settled here in 1809.
Williams, Ashley p.o. Killawog, born in Killawog May 11, 1845, carpenter and insurance agent, owns 200 acres, supervisor and justice of peace; wife, Ella M. Whitehorn, daughter of James and Mary A. Whitehorn of Brooklyn, NY, married in 1879. Parents, Henry and Abbey N. (Crane) Williams, who came from Mass. in 1834.
Wood, David, p.o. Lisle, born in Owego, Tioga County August 18, 1818, famrer, owns 116 acres; wife, Mary Atwood, daughter of Stephen and Lucy ( Briggs) Atwood, natives of Plymouth County, Mass; children, Ella E., now Mrs. William G. Palmer, Frances S. and Ava D. Parents, Peter and Abigail ( Atwood) Wood, natives of Mass.
Allen, John J. p.o. Maine, born in Maine in 1838, wife, Lettie Smith, daughter of Renny and Joanna ( Carley ) Smith, born in Lisle in 1856, married in 1876, one son, J. Renny S. Allen, born in 1883. Parents, Ebenzer and Oladine ( Spencer ) Allen, natives of Otsego County, settled in Maine in 1846, children, Deborah Jane, Sally M., Belden, John J., Spencer and Ebenzer.
Andrews, Eugene M. p.o. Maine, born in Collinsville, Conn. in 1843 , deputy, postmaster, supervbisor and general merchant; wife, Eliza Robinson, of Union, born in 1846, married in 1867 , one child, Elma G. Parents, Frederick N. and Julia ( Merritt ) Andrews, the former of Vermont and the latter of Conn., settled in Maine in 1846; children, Erastus M., Edwin F., Elmer L., Mary, Warren, Eugene M., Julia and Addie J., Erastus M. died at age nineteen.
Ashley, William H. born in Windham County, Conn.in 1811; wife, Amelia M. Arnold, daughter of Captain Orange H. and Elizabeth ( Hull ) Arnold, who settled in Maine in 1829, born in 1820, married in 1839; children, Anna Eliza married Luther M. Turner, Frank D., married Delphine Clark, De Ett H. married Charles Slepper and Rilla A. married William E. Dyer Parents, Benjamin and Betsey ( Robins ) Ashley, natives of Conn., settled in Maine in 1836, the former died in 1851, the latter in 1857.
Bean, William F. p.o. Maine, born in Maine in 1833; wife Jane Morrison, daughter of James and Isabella ( Cady ) Morrison, both of Ireland, born in Schoharie County in 1833, married in 1854, children, Mary E., Fred C., Carrie I., Scone E., Frank D. and Lina L. William F. , enlisted in the 16th battery in 1862, was postmaster, highway commissioner, town clerk and blacksmith. Parents, Frederick Bean and Rachel (Campbell,) the former of Berkshire County, Mass, the latter died in 1836, leaving one son; William Frederick , married for second wife, Lucy Muzzy and had three more children.
Benton, Leroy F. p.o. Maine, born in Maine in 1851; wife, Helen Davis, daughter of John T. and Mary ( Pollard ) Davis, born in Maine in 1855, married in 1878, one child, Ethel, born in 1881. Parents, John W. and Rosella ( Leadbetter ) Benton, the former born in 1819, the latter in Mass. in 1817, children, Leroy M. and Charles D.. Grandparents, James and Salinda ( Snow ) Benton, who settled in county in 1840 and had four children.
Boughton, Warren p.o. East maine, born in Schoharie County in 1838; wife, Mary L. Wheaton, daughter of Calvin and Rachel Wheaton of Broome County, born in 1840, married in 1860, children Sarah, Elmer and Homer. Parents, John C. and Maria Jane Stocking, married in Schoharie County and settled in 1847, children, seven .
Brooks, Levi L. p.o. Maine, born in Lisle in 1830,; first wife, Marietta Wood of Nanticoke ,who died in 1882 leaving one son, Joseph A. ; second wife, Mrs. Kate A. ( Roe ) Martin of Chenango, Broome County, NY, , one child by former marriage, George Martin. Parents, Bethuel and Polly ( Hadley ) Brooks, the former of Mass., the latter of Vermont, settled in Maine in 1820 and died in Maine. Bethuel was a local preacher in Broome, Chenango and Cortland Counties.
Brown, Judson T. p.o. Union Center, born in Tioga County in 1826, married 1854 to Mary E. Pitkin, daughter of Chester Pitkin born in Maine in 1831, she died in 1873, children, Charlotte E. married C.H.Jenison of Binghamton, Ettie C. married R.W. Curtis, Minnie S. and Henry A. who live in Denver, Col. Second wife, Charlotte Pitkin, sister of the first wife, born in Maine in 1835, married in 1874; children, Martha V., Orvilla P. and Genevieve V. Parents, Thomas P. Brown born in Vermont in 1781 and Polly Burgit born in Mass. in 1784, married in Sherburne, NY in 1806, move to Tioga County; children, five, two moved to Minnesota. The father died in Newark Valley, NY in 1841, the mother in Minnesota in 1869.
Butler, Dr. William p.o. Maine, physician and surgeon, one of twelve children of Jonathan and Lois ( Kidder ) Butler, was born in Lyndesboro, New Hampshire in 1831; first wife, Nancy Smith of New Hampshire, married in 1830 and died in 1850 leaving one child, William Morris Butler. Second wife, Mrs. Lydia ( Payne ) King, daughter of Chauncey and Sarah Payne, who settled in East Maine in 1837. Dr. Butler devoted himself to his practice in Maine for over fifty years and had a very extensive practice.William M. graduated from Hamilton College in 1870 and the College of Physicians and Surgeon's in New York City in 1873. After nine years experience at the State Homeopathic Assylum for the insane in Middletown, NY and one years study in Europe, he settled in Brooklyn where he enjoyed an extensive practice.
Chauncey, Russell p.o. East Maine, blacksmith, born in Maine in 1844; wife, Louisa Russell, daughter of Oliver and Esther V. Russell of Maine, born in 1841, married in 1865; children, James R., Fanny, Linda, Charles L., and Israel O. Parents, Russell, a native of Columbia County and Euralia ( Crane ) Chauncey, a native of Bershire County, Mass.settled in Maine in 1834; children, Joseph, Jane, Betsey, Emelissa, Russell F., Louisa, Roseph, and William H. Joseph died in 1872, leaving widow and one child.
Councilman, Adelbert. G. p.o. Maine, born in Nanticoke in 1842, settled in county in 186;wife, Josephene Stevens, of Spafford, Onondaga County, born in 1849, married in 1866; children, Philip E., Frank B., Lovina A., Alive B., Fred and Harry. Parents, Philip and Patience ( Wilkinson ) Councilman the former born in Nanticoke in 1809, died in 1878, the latter born in Fall River, Mass. in 1807, died in1878; children, Hester E., John W., Catherine C., A.G., Caroline M. and Ezra. Adelebert G. built a steam sawmill of sixty horsepower and dealt in all classes of lumbering.
Couse, Moses W. p.o. Maine, born in Davenport, Delaware County in 1820; wife Sarah Ann Curtis, daughter of Asa and Roxanna ( Barnes ) Curtis, natives of Mass., who settled in Maine about1800; children, Christian, Asa, Nancy C., Morrell, Irving, Carrie and Addie. Parents, Christian and Belinda ( Adams ) Couse, the former of Dutchess County, married in Davenport, died in Otsego County.
Crafts, Dr. Edward G. p.o. East Maine, born in Cherry Valley in 1821; wife, Susan P. Doubleday, daughter of Dr. Ammi and Susan ( Pierce ) Doubleday , born in Bighanton in 1822, married in 1856; children, Susan D. and Cornelia Pope. Dr. Edward was a graduate of Geneva Medical College in 1853, began his practice on Vanderbuilt's line of steamships, and located in Binghamton in 1856, upon retiring he turned to farming and raising of fine blooded stock..
Curtis, Asa U. p.o. Maine, born in Tioga County in 1844; wife, Mary F. Lewis, daughter of Charles and Fanny ( Taylor ) Lewis ; children, Mary Louise and Frances Nell. Parents, Luke and Emily ( Ufford ) Curtis, the former born in 1811, and died in 1878, the latter born in 1815, died in 1874. Grandparents, Asa and Roxanna ( Barnes ) Curtis, natives of Mass. who married and settled in Maine in 1800, children, nine.
Curtis, Henry S. p.o. Maine, born in Union in 1849, town clerk, supervisor and salesman for Taylor Bro's. Parents, Warner and Elizabeth D. ( Herning ) Curtis, the former born in 1815, the latter in 1819, married in 1847, one son, Henry S. Grandparents, Asa and Roxanna ( Barnes ) Curtis.
Curtis, John C. p.o. Maine, born in Stockbridge, Berkshire county, Mass. in 1802, was supervisor, assessor andjustice of peace; first wife, Bethia Monroe of Suffield, Conn. born in 1803, married in 1824, settled in Maine in 1825, died 1865; children, Cyrus M., Elbridge, Watson, Rodney, Mary Dewey, and Ellen; second wife, Orilla Slosson of Maine, born in 1814, married in 1865.
Dayton, Albert B. p.o. Maine, born in Jefferson, Schoharie County in 1820; wife, Elvira E. Hatheway, daughter of Dexter and Sally ( Hooker ) Hatheway , natives of Mass., who settled in Maine in 1837; born in Mass. in 1825, married in 1845; one child, Helen M. born in 1846. Parents, Mathew and Annis ( Beard ) Dayton, the former of Conn., the latter of Mass., children, eleven.
Delano, Marshal p.o. Maine, born in Maine in 1816, town clerk, assessor, school superintendent ; first wife, Lydia Gibson who died 1850, leaving two children, : Theron who died in 1860 age 21 and Alma who married Major O.E. Hine; second wife, Lucy Jane Moors, of New Hampshire, born in 1822, married in 1852, one child, Mary born in 1862. Parents, Moses and Anna Delano.
DeLano, Moses p.o. Maine, born in Conn. October 6, 1788, highway commissioner, assessor, settled in Maine in 1812, married September 19, 1815, Anna Slosson, born in Greenville, Green County in 1797; children, Marshal born in 1816, Caroline born in 1819, married Lewis Tyrell and Aaron born in 1826 Eliza Bunnell.
Dewey, Eugene B. p.o. Union Center, merchant miller, born in Greene County in 1852; wife, Cornelia Bartholomew, married in 1852; children, Lindsley, Fay and a baby. Parents, Anson and ______(Fink,) Dewey who settled in Broome in 1860, the mother died leaving children, Martin, Pembrook, Clarence, Eugene B. and Ellen.
Fisher, James born in Hillsberg, New Hampshire in 1782, died in 1870; wife, Anna Berton of New Hampshire, settled in Maine in 1829; children, Chastina, James, Margaret J. , John , Ann who married O.J. Slosson and died in 1874 and Jonathan B. who married Charlotte Howard and died in 1876.
Flint, William J. born in New Hampshire in 1815, settled in Maine in 1827, died in 1885; wife, Annis Marean, daughter of Henry and Chloe ( Delano ) Marean, born in 1817, married in 1836; one child, Esther J. born in 1839 who married Charles G. Bowers. Parents, William B. and Jane M. ( Whitcomb ) Flint, natives of New Hampshire, the latter died in 1818.
Gates, Ransom T. p.o. Maine, physician and surgeon, a graduate of Geneva Medical College in 1867, studied for the ministry and was a Baptist cleryman,; wife, Sarah M. Turner, born in Virgil in 1824, married in 1841; children, Eliza Lucretia born in 1843 , married first, Samuel Perry, then DR. S.P. Alllen ; Josephene M. born in 1852 married Dr. D. Cooley, then Elmer M. Eston.
Guy, Dr. Clement N. p.o. Maine, physician and surgeon, born in Cherry Valley, NY in 1840, studied medicine in Middlefield, Otsego County , graduated from Chicago Medical University in 1883.. Settled in Davenport, Delaware County in 1867, where he began practice of medicine and moved to Maine in 1869 where he continued the practice of medicine and surgery.
Harper, Edgar G. p.o. Binghamton, born in Windsor in 1827; wife, Emma R. Twinning, born in 1837, married in 1854, died in 1883; children, Frederick B. and Carrie L. Parents, George, Jr. and Sally P. ( Butler ) Harper, the former born in Delaware County in 1793 and died 1859, the latter born in 1801, married in 1818; children, six.
Hickok, Marvin S. p.o. Maine, born in Jefferson, Schoharie County,in 1812; wife, Lydia Barnum, born in Jefferson in 1816, married 1839; children, Wealthy, Oreline and Hattie. Parents, Benjamin and Polly ( Guersney ) Hickok, children six.
Hogg, William 2nd. p.o. East Maine, born in Parish Ettric, County Selkirk, Scotland, in 1815; first wife, Mary Watson of Greene, Chenango County, married in 1843; one son, William D.; second wife, Elizabeth Hogg, born in Scotland in 1815, married in 1848; children, James born in 1850, Samuel O. born in 1852, Christina born in 1855, Laidlaw R. born in 1857, Andrew J. born in 1859, and Walter Scott born in 1864. Parents, David and Ellen (Oliver) Hogg, natives of Scotland, married in 1800, left Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford, being a sheppard there 15 years.Shipped for New York in 1834, settled in Greene Chenango County in 1834, settled in Maine in 1839.
Hogg, James p.o. West Chenango, born in Roxburyshire, Scotland in 1825, came from Scotland with his parents in 1834, settled in Main ein 1848; wife, Salina Lovisa Hough, born in 1831, married 1852; children, David O. born 1853, Nellie D. born in 1857, Henry A. born in 1859, Maggie B. born in 1871 Partents, David and Nellie ( Oliver ) Hogg, natives of Scotland.; children, Robert, Samuel, William, Isabella, Margaret and James.
Hogg, William p.o. East Maine, born in Upper Phawhope, Parish Ettrick, County Selkirk, Scotland, in 1807, justice of peace, for thirty years; wife, Mary Ann Young, married in 1839,died in 1883; children, Robert born in 1845 married Amelia L. Fuller and Thomas born in 1847. Parents, Robert and Elizabeth ( Oliver ) Hogg. William and James came to America in 1830 and settled in Montgomery County for two years.
Holden, Oren p.o. Maine, born in Maine in 1842, constable, commissioner of highways, collector, supervisor and member of the Assembly.; wife, Mariette Tripp, born in Maine in 1845, married in 1868, daughter of A.N. and Sarah ( O'Brien ) Tripp. Parents, Isaac and Sally ( Potter ) Holden, the latter died in 1842, children, nine; second wife, Harriet Howard, married in 1843, died in 1884, leaving one son. Grandparents, William and Prudence Holden, natives of Conn., the former , a ship builder died in 1869, the latter died in 1852.
Howard, James M. p.o. Miane, born in Maine in 1808; wife, Maria Lyon, daughter of Asa and Olive (Adams) Lyon, married in Mass., settled in Barker in 1813. Olive was born in Barker in 1813, marrie din 1834; children, nine. Parnmets, Amos and Polly (Ward) Howard, the former of New London, Conn., the latter of Mass., settled in Broome County in 1794, children, ten.
Ketchum, Ephraim p.o. Maine, born in Cortland County in 1820, was justice of peace , highway commissioner and owner of the Ketchum House Hotel; wife, Julia Hatheway, daughter of David and Eliza (Church) Hatheway, nayives of Mass., born in Mass. in 1826, married in 1846, one daughter, Lala married Henry Marean in 1865, died in 1866, leaving one daughter, Lala. Parents, Ithamer and Azuby (Dowd) Ketchum.
Knapp, Peter p.o. West Chanango, farmer and breeder of blooded stock, born in Lisle in 1820; wife, Cornelia Nash, married in 1849; children, Helen L., married Elton D. Garrett, Henry A married Lillie L. Logan of Pa., Samuel E., married Anna Niebell, Mary A., Carrie E. and Jennie. Parents, Henry and Anna (Harris) Knapp of Dutchess County , married in 1817, settled in Barker in 1817; children, nine.
Leadbetter, William L. p.o. Maine, born in Berkshire, Mass. in 1815; wife, Catharine A. Barnum, born in 1816, married in 1835; children, Savilla born in 1840, Cariie E. born in 1843, Orissa L. born in 1845, Deloss D. born in 1848, Velma R.born in 1853, Earl C. born in 1858, Bingley, who died in early youth, and Fostena A. born in 1836(?).
Lewis, Benjamin F. p.o. Maine, born in Rhode Island in 1808; wife, Catherine Berry, born in Rhode Island in 1816, married in 1836, daughter of Samuel F. and Lucy Berry, who settled and died in Steuben County. Parents, Thompson and Sophia (Hale) Lewis , natives of Conn., the former was an early sea catpain. Benjamin F. Lewis formed a partnerhsip with Robert Densmore and Baker L. Taylor in the merchantile trade and became known as the Taylor Brothers when Mr. Lewis retired.
Lincoln, William p.o. Maine, born in Windsor , Windham County, Conn. in 1810, settled in Maine in 1837, began a merchatile business dealing with all kinds of goods wanted by a farmimg community, owned a valuable tract of coal land in West Virginia; first wife. Harriet Ashley, born in 1813, married 1834, died in 1841; second wife, Laura Randele of Lisle,born in 1825, married in 1842; children, Georgianna, William O., and Charles E. Parents, David and Clarissa Lincoln of Conn.
Marean, Chester p.o. Maine, born in Union in 1842; wife, Arvilla Taylor, daughter of Josiah and Phoebe (Butterfield) Taylor born in Hancock, New Hampshire in 1818, married in Maine in 1839; children, Henrietta, Josiah Taylor, Laura A., Ada, and Jessie. Parnets, Henry and Chloe (Delano) Marean, the former a native of Mass. born in 1777, died in this county age 77, the latter of Conn., married in Maine in 1812,; children, Francis H., Chester, Annis, Esther, Emaline, Louisa J., Thomas and Marvin C., who resided in Illinois.
Marean, Hon. Henry p.o. Maine, merchant, born in Maine in 1842, was graduated from Binghamton Commercial College, postmaster and supervisor and elected to the Assembly; wife, Lala H. T. Ketchum born in Tioga County in 1847, married in 1865, died the same year; second wife, Maria Bronk born in Knox, Albany County in 1849, married in 1865; children, Nina E., Allyn L., Bessie L., and Henry E. Parents, Francis and Sarah (Moores) Marean, the former born in Maine in 1813, married in 1836; children, Lucy, Henry, Marcus M., Arthur E., and Minnie . Grandparents, Henry and Chloe (Delano) Marean, the former of Mass., the latter of Conn.
Marean, William A. p.o. Maine, born in 1831; wife, Deborah Jane Allen, daughter of Ebenezer and Odaline (Spencer) Allen, who settled in Maine in 1836, born in Otsego County in 1829, married in 1855; children, nine. Parnets, Joseph and Joanna (Bundy) Marean, natives of New York, who settled west of Union about 1844; children, four; Grandparents, Thomas and Esther (Patterson) Marean, natives of Mass., settled west of Binghamton.
Norton, Enos p.o. Lamb's Corners, farmer, owns 218 acres, born in Maine in 1838, enlisted in the 16th N.Y. Independent Battery of Light Artillery in 1861; wife, Mary Richards, born in Otsego County in 1842, married in 1867; children, Martha born in 1868, Joseph G. born in 1874 and Mary E. born in 1876. Grandparents, Isaac and Ruth (Adkins) Norton the former died in 1878 and the latter in 1860; Greta Grandfather, Benjamin Norton who settled in Union in 1794.
North, Anthony W. p.o. East Maine, born in Lincolnshire, England in 1814, settled in Susquehanna County, pa. in 1817, assessor and postmaster; wife, Sarah Jane Briggs, daughter of Philo and Sarah Briggs born at Silver Lake, Pa. in 1817, married in 1844, settled East Maine in 1843; children, Anthony, Jr., Philo B., George, William and Hannah S. Parents, Anthony, Sr. and Hannah ( Whiting ) North, married in England, the former died in 1867, the latter in 1870, children, nine.
Pollard, Frank M. p.o. Maine, born in Maine in 1857; wife, Isabella Smith,born in Union in 1854, married in 1879; children, Eddie and Ethel; parents, Lyman and Adelia (Brown) Pollard, the former born in New Hamp[shire in 1809 and died in 1876, the latter born in 1813; children, eight, William C., Emeline, Phoebe, Lucy, Sarah, Goerge, Charles and Frank M.. Lymna was one of the founders of the Merchants National Bank of Binghamton and an extensive wood and lumber dealer.
Riley, George W. p.o. Maine carpenter and builder, born in Otsego County in 1832; wife, Lucy Bicknell, faughter of Dainey and Ann Bicknell , born in 1834, married in 1855; children, Ida A. and Judson H. Parnets, Thomas and Mary ( Smith ) Riley, natives of England, married and settled in Otsego County in 1820 and in Broome in 1846, the former died in 1867, the latter in 1860; children, fourteen.
Rhodes, George p.o. Easr Maine, born in Jefferson County in 1818 son of William and Maria(Luther) Rhodes; wife, Nancy Patchin, daughter of Caleb and Amanda Patchin, born in Schoharie County in 1827, married in1847; children, Amanda M., Lathan, Jennie M., Caleb C., Jurin, Lucinda O., William, Lorien, and Rhoda E.
Stoddard, Charles H. p.o. Glen Aubrey, born in Nanticoke in 1834; wife, Sophia Cary, daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Osborne) Cary, natives of Mass., born in Nanticoke in 1842, married in 1866,one son, Harry B. Stoddard born in 1868. Parnets, Harry B. and Sarah (Hasbrook) Stoddard, the former born in Conn. in 1794 and died in 1865, the latter of Ulster County born in 1807 and died in 1881; children, Charles H., Mary J., and James B. Grandparents, James and Minerva (Bird) Stoddard, natives of Conn.
Smith, George B. p.o. Maine, born in Union in1839, highway commissioner, and held other district offices, Parents, George W. and Sarah A,(Swift) Smith, the former of Long Island, born in 1809, the latter born in Seneca County in 1815, married in 1838; children nine.
Southerland, Henry N. p.o. Maine, born September 15, 1831; wife, Rhoda Howard, daughter of James M. and Maria (Lyon) Howard, born in Maine September 9, 1836, married in 1861. Parents, Amos and Eunice (Howard) Southerland, the former of Cooperstown, died in 1832 leaving two sons Bishop and Henry M.
Shafer, Peter C. p.o. Eat Maine, born in berne, Albany County, NY in 1833; wife, Eliza Dillon, of Cayuaga County, born in 1830, married in 1852, died in 1876; children, Frank P., Thomas L., Mary E., Phoebe, Florence, Ira, Ida M. and Leone; second wife, Eliza Fairfield, of Onondaga County, born in1840, married in 1878. Parents, Rev. Thomas and Eve(Werner) Shafer, natives of Albany County, the former born in 1806, the latter in 1805, married in 1825; children, Mary E., John H., Ira, Peter C.Emma E., and Goerge W. Ira was a lawyer in New York City , admitted to the bar in 1852.
Wescott, Nicholas, p.o. Union Center, born in Schenectedy County in 1828, settled in Broome in 1849, constable and justice of peace; wife, Margaret Cormick, born in Guilderland in 1827, married in 1848; children, Frederick, Frank, Willie, Mary Jane, Hannah, Delephine, Ida, Sarah, Martha and Nora. Parents, Major and Angelica (Van Patten) Wescott,
Wilson, Joseph B. p.o. Maine, born in Schoharie County in 1820; wife, Hannah Greene, daughter of John R. and Ann Jane (Millard) Green who settled in county in 1821, born in Rhode Island in 1818, married in 1846; children, Juliette, Delos, Delephine and Josephene. Parents, John, Jr. and Naomi (Barlow) Wilson, the former of Green County , the latter of Dutchess county, married in Schoharie county; children, Joseph B., Betsey, Daniel and Barlow.
Willis, Abner p.o. Union Center, born in Broome County in 1829; wife Rhoda Moors, daughter of Ransom and Mary ( Bradley ) Moors born in Union in1840, married in 1858; children Ransom Werne and Jessie Abram. Parents, Abram and Laura (Brink) Willis, the former born in Vestal in 1800, the latter in Hooper in 1805; children, ten.
Adams, Elijah R. p.o. Whitney Point, born Greene, NY in 1838, farmer, owns 700 acres, came with his parents from Greene in 1841; wife, Eather J. Hagaboon, daughter of James and Lavina ( Pierce ) Hagaboon of Otsego County, married in 1862; children, Cora B., now Mrs. Phalen Sutphen of Nanticoke, Annie M., Julia R., James M. and Donnadell. Parents, Mason and Rachel ( Davis ) Adams.
Adriance, John W. p.o. Glen Aubrey, born in Berne, Albany County Sept. 11, 1815, married in 1841 to Elija J. Houghtaling, settled in Nanticoke in 1860, wife died Sept.30,1876 and he married Mrs. Samantha ( Hedges ) Slack in 1877, widow of Jacob Slack. Parents of wife, Benjamin and Laura ( Page ) Hedges, natives of Vermont who came to Triangle in 1805.
Cady, Corelli p.o. Lamb's Corners, born in Butternuts, Otsego County in 1829, settled here in 1846, farmer owns 113 acres ; Wife, Diana Dickinson, daughter of Horace and Carrie ( Lewis ) Dickinson of Marathon, Cortland County, married in 1853. Children, Walter A., Horace T., Ella E., now Mrs. Charles S. Howland, and Ora T., now Mrs.Jerrell Morgan. Parents, Timothy and Philandra ( Short ) Cady of Massachusettes the former born in Connecticut and came to this town in 1846.
Cady, Dwight T. . p.o. Ketchumville, born in Butternuts, Otsego County in 1815, settled here in 1843, farmer, owns 115 acres; wife, Jennette Clark, daughter of Gershom and Mary ( Brown ) Clark of Chenango County, married in 1841; children, Mary A. now Mrs. Andrew Riley of Newark Valley, Tioga County, Lucius C., Parintha A., now Mrs. Ira J. Pollard, of Ketchumville, Bernice D., George S. and Gershom A. Parents, Timothy and Passive ( Pasco ) Cady.
Dyer, George p.o. Whitney Point, born in Berne, Albany County in 1830, farmer, owns 168 acres, highway commissioner, assessor and justice of peace, settled in Nanticoke in 1855; wife, Emma C, Saddlemire, daughter of Peter and Didama ( Youngs ) Saddlemier of Tioga County, married in 1855; children, Willie A., George A., and Merritt C. Parents, Dexter and Mary ( Pier ) Dyer, the former of Connecticut, the latter of Albany County, came to to town in 1857.
Edwards, DeRonda was born in Nanticoke in 1841, was in Company E 50th NYV, enlisted in 1861 and served during the war, died January 11, 1878, was town supervisor; wife, Ellen C. Rood of Center Lisle, daughter of Leander W. and Ann ( Orton ) Rood, married in 1865; children, Henry R., Clifford R., Stafford R., Frank H. and Bernice B. Parents, Henry and Emily ( Spencer ) Edwards of Nanticoke.
Green, John H. p.o. Maine, born in New York City, January 8, 1833, farmer, owns 260 acres; wife, Sally M. Allen, daughter of Ebenezer and Oladyne ( Spencer ) Allen formerly of Otsego County, now of Maine, married in 1855; Children, C.H. and Abram H.. Parents, Abram and Sarah T. ( Price ) Green the former had been supervisor of his town and died in 1882.
Hodges, Henry p.o. Glen Aubrey, born in Triangle June 30, 1827, settled in Nanticoke in 1849, farmer, owns 144 acres, was commissioner of highways and assessor; wife, Caroline Lewis,daughter of Asa and Nancy ( Green ) Lewis of Triangle, married in 1849.; children, Nancy M., Jacob S., Samantha, now Mrs. Alfred Yates of Binghamton, Francis H. and Laura. Grandchildren, Herbert , Henry and Arty; Murton and Loran; Arty and Almaron; Frances H., Clarence and Floyd H.
Lamb, Isaac T. p.o. Lamb's Corners, born there in 1817, farmer, owns 82 acres; wife, Sarah Ann Smith daughter of Henry and Meribah ( Collins ) Smith of Dutchess County, married in 1842; children, Meribah, now Mrs. G.C. Bush of Nanticoke, Ellen, now Mrs. A.J. Church of Maine, Charles W. of Binghamton and Edwin H. of Lamb's Corners. Parents, Isaac and Lydia ( Peasley ) Lamb, who settled here in 1805.
Marean, Vincent p.o. Maine, born in Union in 1822, came to Maine in 1832 and to Nanticoke in 1857, farmer and manufacturer of lumber , owns 325 acres; wife, Ursana Barnhart, daughter of Phillip and Sarah Barnhart of Delaware County, married in 1848; children, George E., of Wisconsin, Frederick of Nanticoke, Henry of Nanticoke, Esther, now Mrs. C. J. Atwater of Maine and Nyrtie. Parents, Joseph and Johanna ( Bundy )Marean, natives of Connecticut.
Morgan, Ellis H. . p.o. Lamb's Corners, born in Lamb's Corners April 13, 1847, general merchant and postmaster and assessor, owns 173 acres.; wife Mary E. Perkins, daughter of Addison and Nancy V. ( Van Deveer ) Perkins of Montgomery County, now of Lamb's Corners, married in 1871; cjildren, Marion T. and Nellie L. Parents, Halsey and Mercy C. ( Lamb ) Morgan, the former was a native of Massachusettes and the latter of Lamb's Corners.
Pollard, Noah p.o. Lamb's Corners, born in Marathon, Cortland County December 25, 1832, farmer, owns 90 acres; wife, Agnes ( Pollard ) Crandall, daughter of Epaphroditus and Harriet ( Hopkins ) Pollard of Lapeer, Cortland County, married in 1866; children, Julia L., Wallace E. and Warren S. Parents Samuel and Polly ( Lyon ) Pollard who came to Marathon in 1842.
Pollard, William p.o.Lamb's Corners, born in Maine in 1835, in charge of men on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, owns 164 acres; wife, Emma Durfee, daughter of Amasa and Hannah ( Swift ) Durfee of Maine, married in 1854; children, William A. of Binghamton, B.M. of Nanticoke, and Helen E. who married Edwin Lamb in 1884. Mr. Pollard enlisted in Co E 50th NYV in 1861 and served over three years, was promoted to Full Lieut. Parents, Lyman and Adelia ( Clark ) Pollard.
Rigby, Marcus E. p.o. Lamb's Corners, born in town of Oxford April 30, 1828, farmer, owns133 acres, was assessor, highway commissioner and supervisor; wife Harriet E. Clark, daughter Austin and Julia A. ( Phelps ) Clark of South New Berlin, Chenango County; children, Carrie E, and Jennie E. Parents, Daniel and Ximena( Miles ) Rigby.
Sutphen, Phelon E. and Edwin P. p.o. Lamb's Corners, the former born in Cherry Valley, Otsego County October 4, 1848, the latter in Nanticoke September 1, 1855. The former married Cora B. Adams, daughter of Elijah and Esther J. ( Hagaboon ) Adams of Nanticoke, married in 1883, one child, Olga. Edwin P. married Libbie E. Pollard, daughter of Rinaldo and Frances C. ( Smith ) Pollard of Berea, Ohio, married in 1881, one child, Earle F. Parents, John and Christanna ( Hawver ) Sutphen of Cherry Valley, who settled in Nanticoke in 1849.
Tyler, L.D. p.o.Lamb's Corners, born in Lisle in 1852, farmer, owns 87 acres; wife, Phoebe Rice, daughter of Augustus and Lucinda ( Badger ) Rice of Gilbertsville, Otsego County, now of Lisle; one child, Genevieve . Parents, David and Lavina ( Griggs ) Tyler, the former who came from Connecticut in 1828.
Walter, Charles J. born in Nanticoke in 1837, farmer, owns 205 acres, was assessor and inspector of elections, died May 18, 1881; wife Mary F. Burghardt, daughter of George W. and Julia ( Frasier ) Burghardt, now of Skanealates, married in 1864; children, Ella M., Lottie L., now Mrs. Cornelius Driscoll of Nanticoke, Ira H., Isadore G., Ida D. and Jennie I.
Walter, B.F. p.o. Whitney Point, born in Newark Valley, Tioga County, November 16, 1840, settled here in 1850, farmer, owns 186 acres, collector of the town, highway commissioner and town clerk; wife, Sophia M. Chollar, daughter of Thomas and Maria ( Payne ) Chollar of Homer, Cortland County, Mrs. Chollar was a sister to Henry B. Payne, U.S. Senator of Ohio, married in 1866; children , Harry J., Edward T., Mary E., John F. and Richard O. Enlisted in Co. M 1st NYVC. Parents, Joseph and Hannah ( Schoonover ) Walter.
Walter, William J. p.o. Whitney Point, born in Newark Valley , Tioga County, in 1843, farmer, owns 105 acres, agent for the Holmes & Edwards Silver Company of Bridgetport, Conn and dealer in silver plated ware and watches; wife, Eunice A. Wright, daughter of David and Phoebe ( Brown ) Wright, natives of Connecticut who came to Barker in1834, married 1864; children, Arthur L., Fred E., Cora B., Alice F. and Ray. Parents, Joesph and Hannah ( Schoonover ) Walter, who settled in nanticoke in 1850.
Yeoumans, Rev. J.T. p.o.Glen Aubrey, born in Broome, Schoharie County, NY in 1824, preached in Glen Aubrey eleven years and then in Hooper, Town of Union; wife, Catherine Layman, daughter of Ephraim and Betsey ( Deyo ) Layman of Schoharie County, married in 1845; children, Alice M., now Mrs, Charles Slack of Barker, Leander W. of Whitney Point and Adelbert C. Parents, Levi and Esther ( Thorn ) Yeoumans of Schoharie County.
Ahrens, John p.o. Sanford, born in Hanover, near Bremen, Germany, in 1822, came to New York City in 1845; wife, Catharine Linch, born in New York City in 1834, married in 1850, settled in Sanford in 1858, famrer, owns 110 acres; children, Mary, Nicholas, Catharine, John P., and Juliette. Parents, George and Catharine Ahjrens of Germany.
Allen, Elbert p.o. Deposit, born in Otsego Countyin 1837; wife, Phoebe Mattice born in Schoharie County in 1841, daughter of Abraham Mattice, married in 1859; children, Adam D., Loren F., Frank, William D., Grant, Lillie M., Amasa J., and Rutherford B. Parents, Justin and Margaret (Russ) Allen of Otsego County, died in Schoharie County.
Atwell, Edward farmer, manufacturer and shipper of lumber, born in Windsor in 1827; wife, Hannah A. McClure, daughter of David and Hannah (Springsteen) McClure, born in 1832, married in 1847; children, Delia A., Morris E., Edna A., Marvin W., Eliza H. and Benjamin B. Parents, Ammon and Appalina (Heath) Atwell of Broome County. Grandparents, Paul and Abigail (Mail) Atwell of Conn, the former was a Revolutionary War soldier and pensioner, eight children.
Baker, Diar p.o. Sanford, born in Sanford in 1854, farmer and dairyman, owns 240 acres; wife, Abistene Austin, born in Masonville in 1858, married in 1875, one child, Mabel born in 1882. Parents, George and Abby (Todd) Baker the former born in Greene County, the latter in Delaware County, married and settled in Sanford in 1845, nine children.
Beardsley, Eben N. born in Otsego County in 1836, settled in Deposit 1855, nanufacturer of wagons and farm implement repairs; wife, Mary E. Daniels, daughter of Allen and Temperance(Grommon) Daniels, born in Delaware Countyin 1836, married in 1855; children, Willard R., born in 1857, Ella J. born in 1860, Freddie H. born in 1864 and died 1870, and Edmond V. born in 1868.
Beers, Nelson G. p.o. Deposit, born in Walton, Delaware County in 1823, settled in Sanford in 1851; wife, Adelia Gregory, daughter of Henry and Freelove , born in Delaware County in 1832, married in 1851, died in 1869; second wife, Mrs. betsey Booth, married in 1876. Parents, Hezekiah and Cynthia (Goodrich) Beers of Conn., settled and died in Otsego County; children, eight.
Bice, Henry p.o. Deposit, born in Otsego Countyin 1824, enlisted in Co. H. 1st. NY Vol. in 1864; wife, Lydia Mar of Otsego County, married in 1863, died in 1872, one child, by a former marriage, Lennette Bice. Parents, John and Elizabeth (Sharp) Bice of Coeymans, settled in Otsego County and then Broome County in 1850.
Booth, Bouton, p.o. Gulf Summit, born in Tompkins, Delaware County in 1830; wife, Nancy Dibble, daughter of John and Nancy (Cowell) Dibble, the former born in Delaware County, the latter in England, Nancy born in Delaware in 1830, married in 1851; children, N. Albina, George A., Delphene A. Parents, Erastus and Nancy ( Holden) Booth, the former born in 1793 and died in 1864, the latter born in 1799 , married in 1817 and died in 1881; children, thirteen, six sons enlisted in the Rebellion, one was killed and one wounded.
Brown, Charles K. p.o. Deposit, born in Columbia County in 1843, settled in Broome County in 1850, began the drug business in connection with books and stationary, clerk of the town and member of the board of education; wife, Elizabeth Hoffman, married in 1866, children, eight. Parents, John and Caroline (Clark) Brown , the former died in Columbia County, children, four.
Burrows, Charles A. born in Danford in 1840, farmer,; wife, Caroline Childs, born in Greene County in 1840, married in 1866; children Rachel, George, Willie C., and Carrie B. Parents, Elisha and Polly (Whitaker) Burrows, the former born in Conn. in 1796 and died in 1882, the latter in 1802 and died 1877; children, Harriet, Adaline, Eunice, Emalinda, Daniel E., and Charles; Daniel E. and Charles were in the war in 1862.
Campbell, Alonzo p.o.North Sanford, born in Schoharie County in 1818 assessor, collector, poormaster, farmer and merchant; wife Caroline De Vol, born in Otsego County in 1821, married in 1841; children, Theodore , Mary and two who died.. Parents, John and Olive (Henry) Campbell of Sharon, Conn., settled in Otsego County in1820, died in Decatur, the former in 1854, the latter in 1881; children, nine.
Campbell, Densmore p.o. North Sanford, born in Otsego County in 1833, famer and agent for Champion Mowers&Reapers and all farm machinery; wife, Ruth A. Mosher, daughter of A.T. Mosher, born in Sanford in 1835, married 1861; children, Cassius born in 1865 and Charles W. born in 1867. Parents, John and Olive(Henry) Campbell who settled in Otsego County in 1820.
Cheeseman, George farmer and dairyman, owns 157 acres, born in Kent England in 1818; wife, Harriet Brewer born in England in 1821, married in 1841; children, ten.; they settled in Sanford in 1846. Parents, Thomas and Ann (Kingsworth) Cheeseman who lived and died in Kent.; children nine, two sons lived in America, George and Edward.
Clark, John Q. p.o. Deposit, born in Orange County in 1831, settled in Broome in 1870, owned steam planing mill, sash, blind and door factory; wife, Maria L. Kerr, born in 1830, married in 1857, one child, Alvira B. born in 1862. Parnets, David and Hannah(Gibson) Clark of Orange County; children, eleven.
Corwin, David p.o. Gulf Summit, born in Sanford in 1818, constable and postmaster,; wife, Polly Heath, born in 1826, married in 1843; children, Sarah E., Francis E., Elsie J., Mary, Bessie, Albert and William. Parents, Alfred and Rachel (Lamonreaux) Corwin, the former born in 1790 and died 1858, the latter born in 1787 and died in 1876, children, twelve.
Crane, Joel, Jr. p.o. born in Delhi, Delaware County in 1821, a stock and dairy farmer, carpenter and builder; wife, Lucinda Fink born in Greene County in 1827, married in 1849; children, Almiron, Elijah, and Hattie N. Parents, Joel and Bathsheba (Bisbee) Corwin, the former of Conn., the latter of Delaware County, married in 1819, settled in Sanford in 1839; children, ten.
Crane, Nelson born in Delaware County in 1828, superintendent of schools, assessor and justice of peace; wife, Harriet Van Horn, born in Delaware County in 1831, married in 1860 and died in 1881. Parents, Simon and Charlotte (Anthony) Crane, the former born in Conn., in 1794 was a soldier in the war of 1812, the latter born Delaware County, settled in Sanford in 1844; children, Erastus, Nelson, Laura, and Marietta. Grandparents, Simon and Anne (Easton) Crane, settled in Delaware County in 1796.
Dean, John P. p.o. Deposit, born in Broome County in 1824; wife, Fanny C. Jarvis, daughter of Henry Jarvis, born in Dutchess County, married in 1854, one child, Ida S. Parents, Zenas and Polly (Peters) Dean the former born in Broome in 1796, died in 1883. Grandparents, Nathan and Lois Dean, natives of Conn.
Decker, Alva F. born in Penna. in 1853; wife, Lamira West, daughter of Jones and Lucretia West, born in 1859, married in 1875; children, Carrie M. and Omoo. Parents, J.C. and Orrilla ( Johnson) Decker the latter died leaving ten children, the oldest Elias C. was drafted into the October 16, 1862 and served ten months, re-enlisted and served three years. George enlisted in 1864 and died at Arlington Heights the last of July.
Decker, Ezra p.o. Deposit, born in Northeast, Dutchess County in 1810, settled in Sanford in 1840; wife, Sally Pennay, daughter of Deacon John and Sally (Hulse) Pennay, early settlers of Sanford , who had children thirteen. Children of Ezra and Lucretia, Lucretia born November 30, 1861 and George E. born July 8, 1864.
De Money, Henry C. p.o. Deposit, born in Roxbury, Delaware County in 1825, was in the First NYV Calvary in 1865-5; wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Fanning, daughter of L.W. Robinson and widow of Charles Fanning, born in New Hampshire in 1816, married in 1847; children, Adelbert H., Mary E., Guzakia A. and L. Eugene. Parents, Moses and Betsey ( Conroe) De Money, the foermer of New Jersey , born in 1796 and died in 1871, the latter of Dutchess County, born in 1802 ; children, nine.
Devereaux, Alvin p.o. Deposit, born in Albany County in 1820, settled in county in 1847. owned a sawmill and tannery, hiring a hundred hands and engaging in an extensive lumber business, he had two large farms and owned over 100 acres; wife, Julia A. Tanner, born in Albany Couinty, married in 1845 and died in 1872; children , eight; second wife, Mrs. Cornelia N. Allen, married in 1874.
De Witt, Marcus p.o. McClure, born in Ulster County in 1844, settled in Sanford in 1867, enlisted in the Rebellion Co. F 56th N.Y. Vol. in 1863 and served until 1865; wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gregory, daughter of Henry and Ann ( Brandow) Reichard, born in Greene in 1843, married first husband in 1860, he died in 1869 leaving three children, , married Marcus De Witt in 1870; children, Clinton, Satie, Elton, Henry and Grace. Parents, John S. and Catherine ( McGraff) DeWitt of Ulster County and who died in Sullivan County.
Fletcher, James M. p.o. McClure born in Wayne County, Pa. in 1836, settled in Broome in 1874; wife, Laura M. Wheeler, daughter of Benjamin and Louisa (Simons) Wheeler, of Pa. born in 1841, married in 1862; children, Russell B. born in 1863, Everette C. born in 1869, Orville T., Jennie L. born in 1870, Anna D. born in 1873, James L. born in 1877, Earl S. born in 1880, died in 1883. Parents, Benjamin and Pattie ( Bigelow) Fletcher, the former of Conn., the latter of Mass., settled and died in Wayne County, Pa.
Ford, William p.o. Deposit, merchant, dealer in dry goods and groceries, born in Middleville, Herkimer County in 1820, settled in county in 1841, had the merchantile business with Mr. John Rogers for twenty-five years.
French, Emerson C. born in Chenango County in 1845, carpenter and builder and general farmer; wife. Louisa Schofield, born in Delaware County in 1844, married in 1867; children, Addie M. and Mary E. Parents, Nelson and Lois (Broad) French, the former born in 1808, married first wife, Lydia Harper in 1839, who died leaving four children; second wife, Lois born in 1818, married in 1839; children, Emerson C., Horatio N. and George B.
Gardineer, Nicholas N. p.o. Deposit, farmer, lumber and stock dealer, born in Sanford in 1856; wife, Bertha Hawks, daughter of Elihu and Electa (Lewis) Hawks, born in 1869, married in 1878; children, Floyd born in 1881 and Edna born in 1884. Parents, Nicholas and Polly (Lord) Gardineer, the former born in Herkimer County, the latter born in Delaware County; children, Jacob, Rachel, Betsey, Rebecca and Nicholas N.
Gregory, William M., farmer, owns 404 acres, born in Kortright, Delaware County in 1836, collector, assessor and highway commissioner; wife, Laura C. Bathrick, adopted daughter of John andLaura C. Bathrick , born in Delaware County in 1841, married in 1862; children, Fred W., Elton H., Annie L. and Jay Lamonti. Parents, Henry and Freelove (Seamen) Gregory, the former born in Bedford in 1795, the latter in Delaware County in 1797, married in Delaware County; children, eleven. Henry was in the war of 1812 and received a pension.
Hall, Joel M. p.o. Gulf Summit, born in Otsego County in 1811, died in 1884; wife, Eliza Stiles, daughter of Rev. Stephen and Sally (Hathaway) Stiles, the former born in New Jersey, the latter born in Penna., married in 1805. Rev Stephen was a Baptist cleryman and his father was in the Revolutionary War. Eliza Stiles was born in 1811, married in 1836; children, Lovisa M., Harrison H., Emily A.,Edick, Clark F., and Elizabeth M. Parents, Seth and Sena (Manchester) Hall of Dutchess County.
Hamlin, Rev. Adam K. born in Maryland, Otsego County in 1824, came to Sanford in 1844,ordained pastor of the Baptist Church in Sanford in 1862; Electa Whitney born in Davenport in 1830, married in 1855; children, Adam L., Wayland B., Clarence H., Roemma D., Minnie O., Hattie A., Mary E., Jessie C., Eva E. and Jennie H. Parents, John and Catherine (VanSlyke) Hamlin, the former born in 1797, the latter in 1803, married in 1823; children, eleven.
Hamlin, Adariah, born in Otsego County in 1831, died in 1873; wife, Nancy Fuller, daughter of Solomon and Eunice (Wilbur) Fuller, born in Sanford in 1836, married in 1853; children, Eunice A., Fred E., Candice L. and Jane A. Parents, John and Catherine (VanSlyke) Hamlin, who settled in Sanford in 1841.
Hamlin, William H. p.o. Nort Sanford, born on Otsego County in 1826, farmer, owns 330 acres, assessor and dealer in lumber, and built a sawmill and feed mill in North Sanford; wife, Betsey King, daughter of Levi King, born in Sanford in 1828, married in 1851; children, George, Luella, Clara and Norabelle. Parents, John and Catherine (VanSlyke) Hamlin.
Hempstead, Nicholas p.o. Deposit, born in Hempstaed, L.I. in 1809; wife, Prudence McClure, daughter of William and Sarah McClure, born in Sanford in 1808, married in 1834; children, Henry M., Bessie H., David T. and Sarah M. Parents, David and Eunice (Murry) Hempstead, of Long Island, who with five children settled in Sanford in 1810.
Jackson, Andrew p.o. Deposit, harness amker and apiarist, born in Dutchess County in 1831; wife, Malinda Merrifield, born in Dutchess County in 1828, married in 1854; children, Walter M., Will, Phoebe and Mary. Parents, Richard and Abigail (Wyatt) Jackson,of Dutchess County, settled in Broome in 1854, the former died in 1875.
Kedzie, Adam A. p.o. Sanford, justice of peace, internal revenue assessor amd superintendent of the poor; wife, Cynthis Gregory, of Delaware County, born in 1818, married in 1840, died in 1858; children, two who died in infancy; second wife, Margaret Kiendle, born in Baen in 1824, married in 1863. Parents, Goerge and Christine (Archibald) Kedzie born in Scotland, married in 1815; children, Adam A. and Andrew.
Kneiskern, Lewis p.o. Sanford, born in Schoharie County in 1821, stock and dairy farmer; wife, Eliza Catherine , daughter of Peter and Lydia Vosburg, the former of the war of 1812, born in Schoharie County in 1820, married in 1845; children, John Wesley, born in 1851, Emily Catherine born in 1855 and James Mathew born in 1865. Parents, Peter and Sophia (Long) Keisekern of Schoharie County, settled in Delhi, where she died , the former died in 1881; children, eleven.
Latham , John p.o. Nort Sanford, farmer, moeved from Gilboa, SChoharie in 1831 to Tomkins, Delaware County in 1861 and to Sanford in 1863; wife, Maria Salsbury, born in 1835, daughter of Peter and Margaret (Welch) Salsbury born in Schodack, Renssaler County , married in 1861; children, Willie A., Candace and Arthur R. Parents, Samuel and Marinda (Hunt) Lathram, the former born in Saratoga County, the latter in Gilboa.
Leight, Henry, p.o. Sanford, born in Sanford in 1846; wife, Frank Seley, daughter of Ebenezer and Maxamilie (Dayton) Seley, born in North Harpersfield in 1854, married in 1877; children, Leonard, Mary and Mable. Parents, Joshua and Mary (Nicol) Leight, the former born in Delaware County, the latter in Scotland, married in 1858, the former died in 1876, the latter died in 1883; children, five.
McMurray, Robert L. p.o. Depsoit, born in Kortright, NY in 1823; wife, Margaret Emily St. Clair, daughter of Archibald and Anna (Shields) St. Clair, the former of Scotland and the latter of England, children, twelve; the former died in Ireland in and the latter came to New York and died in 1868. Margaret was born in North of Ireland in 1832, married in 1853, settled in Broome in 1873; children, James S., George H., Archibald A. and Anna Jane. Parents, George H. and Jane McMurray, early settlers of Delaware County.
Merrill, John R. born in Shoharie County in 1830, settled in Sanford in 1841, assessor and collector and farmer, owns 400 acres with Jersey cows; wife, Carolyn Shelman, born in Alleghany County in 1836, married in 1858; children, Lucetta A., born in 1858, Lottie M. born in 1859,George Elmer born in 1861 and Jennie S. born in 1862. Parents, John and Molly (Hamilton) Merrill, descendent of Alexander Hamilton.
Merrill, Sidney B. born inSanford in 1844; wife, Carrie Salisbury, daughter of William and Polly (Hendry) Salisbury, the former died in 1879, the latter in 1881; children, seven. William enlisted in the 137th Reg. in1862 and served three years. Sidney B. married in 1884. Parents, John and Molly (Hamilton) Merrill, the former born in Conn. in 1800 and died in 1878, the latter born in 1802, married in 1827 and died in 1861, leaving seven children.
Mosher, Wesson p.o. North Sanford, born in Sanford in 1833; wife, Elizabeth A. French, born in Delaware County in 1834, married in 1859; children, Burt W. and May. Parents, Alfred and Amy (Wilbur) Mosher, born in Duchess County , the former in 1804 and died in 1879, the latter born 1807 , married in 1829, settled in Sanford in 1831 and died in 1878; children, seven.
Mosher, William H. p.o. North Sanford, was born in 1840, married Matilda Scofield , born in 1842; one child, Maude A. Parents, as Wesson Mosher, above.
Perry, John B. p.o. Deposit, born in Amenia, Dutchess County in 1818, engaged in the merchantile business and the shipping of butter and cheese; first wife, Mary L. Simpson, of Poughkeepsie, married in 1844, died in 1864; children, Almira S. and Charles B.; second wife, Mrs. Mary E.J. Short of Homer, married in 1869; one son, who died in infancy. Parents, Thomas and Catherine (Belding) Perry of Amenia, the former who died in 1872 , was a leading man.
Pinney, Grover farmer and lumber manufacturer, born in Broome County in 1826; wife, Lydia Luscombe, daughter of William and Sally (Cleneden) Luscombe, the former of Conn., the latter of Vermont, born in Cherry Valley in 1828, married in 1850; children, Charles L., Grover, Eleazer, Fred G., and Carrie G. Parents, John and Sally (Hulse) Pinney the former born in Vermont the latter born in Orange County, married in Delaware County, died in Broome County; children, thirteen.
Post, Stephen born in Orange County in 1848, farmer, owns 400 acres, which was divided among his sons who added 400 more acres to the farm.; wife, Louisa Bull of Orange County, married in 1827, died in 1844; children, eight; second wife, Hannah Bull, born in 1845, died in 1875, leaving two children, Millie and Emily.
Post, Daniel B. p.o. Deposit, born in Monroe, Orange County in 1831, married Mary Fortner, born in Sanford in 1835; children, Josephene, William D., Charles, Ida and Ira, twins and Elizabeth.
Post, Stephen B., brother of Daniel B. was born in Monroe, Orange Couinty in 1834; wife, Elizabeth Fortner, adopted daughter of Leander and Eliza Fortner, married in 1864, died in 1874; second wife, Frances E. Johnson, born in Sanford in 1858, married in 1875; children, Edith M., Matie R. and Kittie. Parents, Stephen and Hannah Post.
Robbins, Solomon p.o. Afton, born in Otsego County in 1815; wife, Mary Wood, daughter of Caleb Wood, of Delaware, born in Walton in 1811, married in 1836; children, Frederick, Mary S. and John S. Parents, James and Sarah (Hicks) Robbins; children, five.
Rivenburg, Jonas p.o. Oquaga lake, born in SusquehannaCounty in 1827 farmer, owns 130 acres; wife, Rachel M. Coil, born in 1831, married in 1850; children, Agnes, Carrie A., C. Jennie and Sarah E. Parents, Peter and Ruth (Kelsey) Rivenburg, born in Preston Hollow , married and settled in Susquehanna County, Pa, in 1826; children, seven.
Roberts, John W. born in Delaware County in 1812, farmer; wife, Selina Mitchell, daughter of Pearce and Nabby (Burr) Mitchell born in 1812, married in 1835; children, Harriet A., John M. and Sarah S. Parents, John and Polly (Anthony) Roberts, the former born in Westchester County in 1781, settled in Delaware County in 1790, coming with his parents by ox team
Russell, Lewis L. p.o. Afton, born in Unadilla, Otsego County in 1836, stock and dairy farmer, wife, Emma A. Williams, daughter of William O. and Harriet (Harper) Williams of Broome County, born in 1841, married in 137, died in 1861, leaving children, Gertrude L., Orson G., Minnie A., Mary E., Goerge W., Ernest R., and Edgar J. Parents, John and Eliza (Gilbert) Russell.
Seward, Luman P. p.o. McClure, born in Sherbern in 1807, settled in Sanford in 1809; first wife, Harriet Shaffer, married in 1837, died in 1857, leaving one child, Orsamas; second wife, Mrs. Lurana (Jennings) McClure widow of Thomas McClure, married in 1857. Parents, Silas and Charlotte (Way) Seward of Conn., the fortmer was a Revolutionsary soldier and pensioner and died in 1852; children, ten.
Scott, James H. p.o. Oquaga Lake, born in Halifax, Vermont; wife, Alvira Jane Wilder, of Vt. born in 1823, married in 1845, settled in county in 1869; children, Eveline, born in 1847 and Elwin J., born in 1854 who married Mary Raymond and children, Raymond, Cora B. and Etta M.
Sexsmith, Levi p.o. North Sanford, born in Harpersfield, Delaware County in 1826; wife, Fanny Bush, daughter of Samuel H. and Sally ( Clark) Bush of Chenango County, born in 1829, married in 1859; children, Emery T., born in 1861, Addison B. born in 1863, Mary A. born in 1868, Fanny M. born in 1870 and Jennie E. born in 1874. Parents, Thomas and Abigail (Seeley) Sexsmith the former of Queens County, Ireland born in 1795, the latter of Delaware County , married in 1822; children, ten.
Shiner, John p.o. McClure, born in New Jersey in 1826, married Hannah Smith in 1862, daughter of David and Mary (Mann) Smith of Harpersfield,, born there in 1826 , married in 1868; children, Emily E., John M. and Cgarles A. Parnets , John and Theodosia (Armstrong) Stiles, the former born in 1807, died in 1847, the latter born in1808 and died in 1883.
Thomson, Henry p.o. Sanford, born in SCotland in 1808, owns 106 acres; wife, Jane Nicol, born in SCotland in 1810, married in 1836; children, John N., Ann M., Mary J., Wallace, Robert B., Jane R. and Alexander. Parents, William and Marion 9Davie) Thomson of Scotland, who settled in Delaware County in 1831, went to Sanford in 1838; children, nine.
Thorn, Stephen born in Coeymans, Albany County in 1810; wife, Deborah E. Van Dusen, born in Schoharie Conty in 1818, married 1839, died 1878; children, James W. and Elizabeth . Parents, Pelick and Silivia Thorn of Albany County, the former died in Albany, the latter Schoharie County; children, nine.
Towner, Levi B. p.o. Deposit, born in Penna. in 1861; wife, Della Dart of Wayne County, born in 1863, married in 1884. parents, Rev. I.P. and Sally (Vanness) Towner, the latter of New Jersey; children , Osee O., Levi B., and Jerry B. Osee O. married William Meeker.
Valantine, Matthias G. p.o. Deposit, born in New Brunswick in 1823; wife, Mary A. Landon born in1828, married in 1848, moved to Sanford in 1851 from Meredith , Delaware County.children, Gallatia C. born 1849 and Eunice M. born in 1852, the latter married James Gray in 1878 and had children, HubertG. and Leon C., the former married Ellen Lovelace in 1874 and had children, Raymond G., Ina L., and Roland D. Parents, Matthias G. and Mary (Ackerly Valantine, the former born in Westchester County in 1790, married in Yonkers , died in 1826, the latterborn in 1789, died in 1880.
Van Tassel, Killian p.o. Deposit, born in Broome, Schoharie County, in 1830; wife, Loranna (Driggs) Adams, widow of John Adams, born in Schoharie county in 1837, married first husband in 1856, one child, Frances D., born in 1857, married second husband in 1872, children three: Jennie M., Gay G. and Arthur. Lorano is daughter of Elisha and Zilpha (Birchard) Driggs, children eight, five now living. Parents, Jeremiah and Polly (Decker) Van Tassel, of Columbia county, children twelve, five now living.
Walker, David, p.o. Deposit, born in Masonville, Delaware County, in 1820; wife Polly Fuller born in Sanford in 1827, daughter of Isiah and Lydia (Robins) Fuller, married in 1848, children three: Ellen, born in 1849, William in 1851, and Harriet in 1855. David is a farmer and dairyman, settled in county in 1849, having 150 acres. Parents, William and Anna (Sayer) Walker, the former born in Massachusetts, the latter in Otsego county, married at Bainbridge; children seven: Warner, James, Sarahan, William, David, Orrin, and Steven: children of Isiah and Lydia (Robins) Fuller: Sally, Polly, Lamira, Isiah, Lusinda, and Marthe.
Walker, Joseph, p.o. Sanford, born in Ireland in 1827, left his home at the age of sixteen for New York, on the ship Rochester; after twelve weeks' passage he reached New York and remained four years, then took passage to California via Cape Horn remained there four years, returned to New York, where he married Jane Murray, in 1853; children four, settled in Sanford and purchased his present homestead of 250 acres.
Whitaker, Stephen Frank, p.o. Deposit, born in Sandord in 1814; wife, Dorcas Gardineer, born in Herkimer county in 1816, married in 1836; children five: Daniel W., Nelson W., Sarah, Phoebe and Frank F. jr. His sone Daniel W. now runs his large farm of 500 acres. Parents, John and Catherine (Weaver) Whitaker, the former died in 1868, the latter in 1853: children fourteen, nine now living. Grandparents, Squire and Elizabeth (Ogden) Whitaker, the former of England, settled in county in 1787.
Wickwire, Andrew E. p.o. Deposit, born in Saratoga county in 1825, is a retired engineer, settled in Binghamton in 1866, formed a partnership with Matthew C. Russell, and settled in Deposit in the general hardware, stoves, tin and all house furnishing goods in this line; wife Emma Horton, born in Saratoga county, married in 1851; children two living: Andrew Seymour and Edward Mather. Parents, Isaac and Nancy (Evans) Wickwire, of Connecticut; children nine, four now living.
Wilcox, Henry W., p.o., Deposit, born in Elmira in 1842, settled in Broome county in 1849; wife, Francis Dean, daughter of A.H. and Adaline (Citcheon) Dean, born in 1845, married in 1867; children three: Henry W., jr., Frederick D. and Nellie. Henry W. enlisted in the 144th N.Y. Vols in 1862, was promoted to first lieutenant. Since his discharge he has been active in the Republican ranks, and owned and run for some time the Oquaga House, which he has lately retired from and now resides on his homestead farm. Parents, Dr. Rowland and Louisa (Peters) Wilcox, the former died in 1849, the latter in 1883; children two: William R. and Henry W.
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