Personal Briefs from History of Broome County Sanford

Ahrens, John

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

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

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

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 childeren,.

Beardsley, Eben N.

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 County in 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Crane, Nelson born in Delaware County in 1828, supertindent 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.,

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.

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.

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,

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.

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

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

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.

Kedzie, Adam A. p.o. Sanford, justice of peace, internal revenue assessor and 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

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 151, 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

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,

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.

McMurray, Robert L. p.o. Deposit, 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Post, Stephen B., brother of Daniel B. was born in Monroe, Orange County 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

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

Rivenburg, Jonas p.o. Oquaga lake, born in Susquehanna County 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.

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.

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.

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 former was a Revolutionsry soldier and pensioner and died in 1852; children, ten.

Scott, James H.

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

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

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

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 (Davie) Thomson of Scotland, who settled in Delaware County in 1831, went to Sanford in 1838; children, nine.

Thorn, Stephen

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.

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 ***eeker.

Underwood, Jonas

Underwood, Jonas p.o. Deposit, born in Delaware County in 1805 commissioner, poormaster and farmer; wife, Polly Stiles, daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Barrows) Stiles, born in 1806, married in 1828; children, Augustus Henry, Daniel S., Jonas, Jr., and Sarah. Parents, Jonas and Sally (Pine) Underwood,, The former of Conn., settled in Sanford with six children in 1806, ten children in all, all but Almira and Jonas settled in Illinois.

Valantine, Matthias G.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.,

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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