Personal Briefs from History of Broome County Fenton

Baldwin, Samuel

Baldwin, Samuel p.o. North Fenton, Born in Litchfield, Conn. in 1827, married Elizabeth Wheeler of Greene, born in 1834 in Mass. married in 1855; children, Hattie born in 1856 and Mary E. born in 1864; the latter married George West and had one child, Helen. Parents, Sylvester and Candice (Ives) Baldwin who settled in Broome with ten children in 1835, Sylvester died in 1854 and the wife died in 1855.

Barnes, James J.

Barnes, James J. p.o. Port Crane, born in Ulster County in 1824, married Anna Margaret Van Fleet born in 1827, married in 1845; children, Anna, Oscar, Theodore V., Louisa and J. Delephine. James J. was assessor and general farmer. Parents, John J. and Rachel (Van Ostrant) Barnes of Ulster County, thirteen children. Grandparents, William Barnes, a Rev War soldier.

Beckwith, George W

Beckwith, George W, p.o. Port Dickinson. Born in Windsor in 1824, married Sally Ann Scott born in Windsor in 1833, married in 1851; children,. Edna E., Charles R., George E., Emma A. and William D. Parents, Charles and Betsey (Nichols) Beckwith, the former born in Columbia County in 1798, died in 1862, the latter died in Fenton in 1873, leaving children George W., Elias W., Ruth A. and Charles D.

Cook, Mathew

Cook, Mathew p.o. North Fenton, born in Owego in 1815, settled in Fenton in 1844 was early drover, stock dealer, lumberman and farmer; wife, Harriet De Monstoy, born in Milton, Saratoga County in 1818, married in 1839; children ,Emily, Alice and Rora. Parents, Simon and Nancy (Seymour) Cook, the former born in Otsego County, married in Guilford; children S.D., Mathew, Nancy, Nathaniel and Phoebe. Simon was in War of 1812.

Crocker, Ebenezer

Crocker, Ebenezer p.o. Port Dickinson, born in Chenango in 1814, was a highway commissioner, justice of peace, farmer and lumber manufacturer, married Sophia Ann Prentice born in 1817 in Vermont, married in 1835; children, Lucy, Elizabeth and David. Parents, David and Polly (Jay) Crocker, the former born in 1778 and died in 1841, the latter born in 1785, married in 1806 and died in 1848, eight children.

De Monstoy, Lewis N.

De Monstoy, Lewis N. p.o. North Fenton, born in Tompkins County in 1826, was supervisor, town clerk and studied law for four years, settled in Fenton in 1847; wife, Rachel Parsons, born in Fenton in 1829, married in 1849, one son Eugene born in 1851. Parents, Lewis and Hannah (Brill) De Monstoy, the former of Saratoga County, born in 1793, the latter born in 1794, settled in Delaware County in 1826; children Walton H., Harriet and Lewis W.

Hinds, Hon. Roger Wing

Hinds, Hon. Roger Wing p.o. Port Dickinson, born in Rutland County, Vermont in 1805, settled in Binghamton with his parents in 1816; first wife, Catherine Dayton, of Chenango, born in 1810, married in 1836, died in 1844 leaving two sons, Marvin D. and Charles B.; second wife, Ann Elias Williamson, born in Westchester County in 1805, married in 1845, died in 1874. Parents, Jesse and Martha (Wing) Hinds of Greenwich, Mass., the former born in 1757, died in 1842, a Revolutionary War soldier and received a pension; children, fourteen.

Hinds, Silas

Hinds, Silas p.o. Port Crane, born in Ithaca, Tompkins County in 1813, married Diadema Hemstrough, born in Owego in 1819, married in 1840; children Edgar, Louisa, Cordelia, Richard, Benjamin, Oscar and William Wallace. Parents, Joseph and Hannah (Walden) Hinds, married in New Jersey, settled in Tompkins County, five children. Holt, Jeremiah, Jr. p.o. North Fenton, born in Fenton in 1855; wife, Hattie Brown , daughter of George O. Brown , born in Willet in 1860, married in 1880, one daughter, Jane; Parents, Jeremiah and Levina J. Williamson, the former born in 1797, the latter in 1819, married in 1854. Jeremiah was married three times; first wife, Eliza Allen died in 1847, leaving one son, Jefferson; second wife, Ann Williams who died in 1853.

Hull, John

Hull, John p.o. Port Crane, born in Conn. in 1810, was supervisor, railroad and canal contractor and church builder, settled in county in 1836; wife Sophia Amsbry born in Onondaga County in 1817, married in 1836; children, John, Jr., Charles A., B. Franklin, George, Merritt, James and Emma. Parents, John and Ruth (Noels) Hull of Conn.

Hunt, James D.

Hunt, James D. p.o. Port Crane, born in New Hampshire in 1818; wife, Loretta Maben, daughter of Benjamin and Didama (Buel) Maben, born in Greene County in 1817, married in 1844; children, Charles B. who married Elizabeth Hill and had three children and Mary D. who married John Sanford. Parents, Charles and Mary (Ford) Hunt, the former born in Mass., settled in Colesville in 1832, wife died in 1834, eight children.

Kales, Henry

Kales, Henry p.o. Osborne Hollow, born in Coventry, Chenango County in1842, married Angeline Page , of North Fenton born in 1847, married in 1868; children, James H. and Minnie E. Parents, John and Mary ( Armstrong ) Kales, born and married in Ireland settled in Chenango County in 1842, came to Fenton in 1851; children, Henry, James who died in the war, Margaret, John W. and George R.. Henry served in the war, purchased a sawmill and engaged in the lumber business.

Keeler, Job F.

Keeler, Job F. p.o. Port Crane, born in Broome County in 1843; first wife, Harriet A. Dutcher of Dutchess County born in 1843, married in 1866 and died in 1882 leaving two children, S. Irving and Arthur R.; second wife, Mary J, ( Cole ) Davis widow of L.A. Davis, born in Broome County . married Mr. Keeler in 1883. Parents, Reveillo and Polly ( Miller ) Keeler, the former born in Binghamton in 1796, the latter in 1803; children Samuel M., Levina, Herod M., Oliver O. and Job F.

Lewis, Ellis p.o. Chenango Forks, born in Chenango in 1802; wife, Polly Thomas, born in Woodstock, Vermont in 1808, married in 1828, the former died in 1878; children seven, five who lived, Richard G., Eliza, Nancy, Ella and Mary. Parents, Richard and Elizabeth ( Lewis ) Lewis natives of Wales, settled in Broome county in about 1800; children eight.

Lounsberry, Simmons J.

Lounsberry, Simmons J. p.o. Binghamton, born in 1822 , owned a sawmill and manufactured lumber. Parents, Gideon and Polly ( Archer ) Lounsberry, married in 1816, settled in Broome in 1826; children, William H., Margaret A., Simmons J., James H., Reuben A., Frederick M. and Henrietta. The mother resided on the old homestead, of 200 acres, with her son. The father died in 1866.

McDonald, Asa

McDonald, Asa p.o. North Fenton, born in Coventry, Chenango County in 1810; wife, Elizabeth M. Ayres , born in Mass. in 1812, settled in Fenton in 1821, married 1830inElizabeth M. Ayres , born in Mass. in 1812, settled in Fenton in 1821, married 1830 in Fenton; children Almon, a teacher, Theodore F., a lawyer, Albert D., a farmer, and Earl V. Parents, Michael and Hopestill ( Elliott ) McDonald of Mass.

Ogden, Ambrose

Ogden, Ambrose p.o. was successful in the hotel business and settled on the old homestead , part of the land his grandfather purchased in 1790; wife, Harriet Dyer, daughter of Dennis Dyer of Windsor, born in Windsor in 1825. married in 1848; one son, Joseph D. born in 1849 and married Henrietta Amsbry in 1873. Parents, Joseph and Mary ( Van Name ) Ogden.

Ogden, William

Ogden, William p.o. Binghamton, born in Fenton, in 1813, farmer,; wife, Ann Maria Smith. daughter of Parlee and Amanda ( Waller ) Smith, born in 1817, married in 1858; one child, Joseph Parlee Ogden, born in 1840, married Celesta L. Tallman in 1846; children, William C.and Charles L. Parents, Joseph and Mary Ann ( Van Name ) Ogden, the former born in New Jersey, the latter in Staten Island , married in Fenton in 1812; children ten. Grandparents, Joseph and Roda Ogden, early settlers of the town.

Potter, Benjamin

Potter, Benjamin p.o. Port Crane, Born in Ulster County in 1823, married Elizabeth Barnes, born in 1827, married in 1846, settled in Tioga County in 1848 and in Fenton in 1861. He enlisted in 89th Reg. Co. H. and received a pension for injuries received. Children, Sarah, Emily C., A. Estella and Eugene A.. Emily married Rev. Ransom Harvey and had two children, Bessie and Ransom; Parents, Edward and Sarah ( Anderson ) Potter who lived and died in Ulster County; seven children.

Prentice, Hiram

Prentice, Hiram p.o. Port Dickinson, born in Broome County in 1825;Wife, Emaline Warner, born in Schoharie in 1827, married in 1846; children , Julia and Adelia. Parents, Nathan and Hannah ( Wood ) Prentice of Vermont , married and settled in Windsor ; nine children, six lived, Sophia, Hiram, Ira, Lydia, Eunice and Charles.

Rider, James

Rider, James p.o. Port Crane, commissioner and farmer, owns 185 acres, born in Otsego County in 1823, married Phoebe Andrews of Broome County born in 1826, married in 1855, died in 1881 leaving five children, Venice E., Willia, Rosabel, Bessie and Cora. Parents, David and Susan ( Ripley ) Rider, the former born in 1777 and died in 1853, the latter born in 1792, died 1869; three children lived, Anna, Priscilla and James.

Roberts, Dr. Lorenzo P.

Roberts, Dr. Lorenzo P. p.o. Port Crane born in Sanford in 1832, was a graduate of Eclectric Medical College in Philadelaphia, practiced in Newark Valley, Tioga County , settled in Fenton in 1868 where he is supervisor, town clerk, and overseer of the poor; wife, Augusta A. Rewey, born in Newark Valley in 1836, married in 1864 and died in 1874 leaving two children, Lena and Mable; second wife, Adelia A. Brundage, born in Uppsonville, Susquehanna County, Pa. in 1839, married in 1876 ,daughter of Dr. E.L. and Agnes V. Brundage. Parents, Ebin and Delia ( Pinny) Roberts, the former died in 1865; twelve children.

Shear, Charles L.

Shear, Charles L. p.o. Port Crane, born in Kirkwood, in 1849; wife, Susan M. Davis, born in Franklin, Delaware Co. in 1851, married in 1873. Parents, Eseck and Eliza Ann (Ball ) Shear of Schoharie, settled in Fenton in 1836, wife died in1856, leaving 6 children, William, Seneca, Charles, Russell, Sarah, Chloe and Hattie.

Shear, William H.

Shear, William H. p.o. Port Crane, born in Fenton in 1842; wife, Emma C. Cornell, daughter of Rev, H. Cornell born in 1851; one child, Arthur born in 1876. Parents, Henry and Mary A. ( Mattoon ) Shear, the former born in 1812, the later in 1818, settled in county in 1835, married in Colesville in 1840, wife died in 1863 leaving six children, Huldah, Mary R., Martha R., Maria, Emma, and Willard H. Grandparents, Christopher and Sally ( Baker ) Shear, who settled in county in 1835 with eight children.

Slosson,William

Slosson,William p.o. Chenango Bridge, was born in Richmond, Mass. July 22, 1800 and settled with his parents in Town of Maine in 1811. He was an active cloth dresser and carried on the business known as Lewis Mills; Wife, Julia Ann Dewitt of Broome County who died Dec. 24, 1844, leaving seven children , Henry A. of Binghamton, Eunice S. of Greene, Chenango County, Mary and Sarah, twins, and Julia Ann of Elmira. Parents, Nathaniel and Eunice ( Sisson ) Slosson. His mother died , leaving children, Truman, William, and Franklin,

Taber, Thomas S.

Taber, Thomas S. p.o. Chenango Forks, born in Hoosick, Rensselaer County in 1815, settled in Chenango in 1847; wife, Jane E. Shaw, born in Cambridge , Washington County in 1820,daughter of Gideon Shaw, married in 1838; children, Rebecca born in Genesee in 1839, Chandler born in Hoosick in 1840, Mary L. born in Hoosick in 1844, Sarah born in Fenton in 1850, died in 1855, William H. born in Fenton in 1852, and Thomas H. born in 1855, died in 1864.

Waite, George H.

Waite, George H. p.o. Port Crane, born in Port Jervis, NY in1848, a farmer ; wife, Alice E. Hinckley, daughter of Elkannah and Polly ( Sprague ) Hinckley. Parents, Herman V. and Emily ( Edsell ) Waite, the former born in Otsego County in 1811, the latter born in 1819, married in 1836; children James E., Mary E., George H., Florence E. and one who died.

Watrous, Samuel

Watrous, Samuel p.o.Tunnel, born in Conn. in 1819, settled in Broome in 1821; wife, Rosetta Merrill of Fenton, married in 1849, died in 1864; children, two having died and Flora who married Seba Holcomb; second wife, Eunice Parker, of Coventry, Chenango County, born in 1833, married in 1865, one daughter, Libbie E. Parents, David and Patty ( Church ) Watrous,of Conn, seven children.

Williamson, William

Williamson, William p.o. North Fenton, born in 1813, highway commissiomer, others district offices and farmer, ; wife, Mary A. Kelly, born in Greene, Chenango County in 1825, married in 1854; children, Julia A. and Mary F. Parents, Garret and Susannah Williamson, natives of Westchester County, settled in Fenton in 1805; children, F. Miller, William, Susan, Jan and Julia A.

Winn, Isaac C.

Winn, Isaac C. p.o. Port Crane, born in Otsego County in 1837; wife, Elizabeth Youngs, daughter of George Youngs of Potter County ,Pa. born in 1840, married in 1865; children Narcissa, Walter S. and Anna May. Parents, Simeon and Ann ( Rider ) Winn, the former born in 1812, married in 1833 and died in 18870; children, Henry J., Isaac C., David D., Ann E., Ellen and Nancy M.





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