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LEROY TOWN, GENESEE COUNTY, NEW YORK GENWEB PROJECT

PIONEER MONTHLY - SEPT 1881    
Last Name First Name Source Comments
       
Adams C.W. 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon's potato digger
Aiken P.B. 50 of Lockport, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Allen Horatio 38 engineer, brought back locomotive from England in 1828, resident of New Jersey
Allen Lewis F. 48 founder of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Andrus Mrs. Mary 30 died 3/19/1881, age 55, resident 45 years of Perry NY
Angevine George L. 50 of Hartland, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Annin Jas. 60 of Le Roy, jeweler
Averill L.C. 50 of Cambria, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Babcock Geo. R 48 founder of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Backus Dr. Azel 46 President of Hamilton College
Ball Reuben 29 Arcade NY Town Committee
Barker Daniel 50 of Somerset, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Barnes Thomas 50 of Cambria, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Beattie Mary Anna 31 died 3/9/1881, age 79, resident of county 38 years, of Perry NY
Beebe Mrs. Elizabeth 30 bn Greenwich MA 1795, d 1/25/1881, resided Arcade NY since 1809
Bell F.N. 55 attorney for Aw-wa-ga-has Blackface
Benedict CJ 29 Perry NY Town Committee
Blackface Aw-wa-ga-hah 55 103 years, receives $8 per month pension, oldest woman on Tonawanda Reservation, husband killed in War of 1812
Blakely Jason 30 died 10/9/1880, age 84, resident over 56 years, of Perry NY
Blanchard Thomas 30 died 1/1/1881, age 90, resident of county 50 years, of Perry NY
Bolton James H 29 Leicester NY Town Committee
Bosserman D. 50 of Lockport, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Brennen Beckey 54 mentioned in 1797 letter from Patty McKay to her mother from Genesee County
Brennen Joel 54 mentioned in 1797 letter from Patty McKay to her mother from Genesee County
Bristol BF 29 Gainesville  NY Town Committee
Brown Nehemiah 30 of Gainesville NY, d 4/13/1881, age 85
Bryant William C. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Burch Tim 59 of Gorham NH, wrote testimonial for Hop's Bitters on 7/14/1879
Busti Paul 48 involved with Buffalo Historical Society
Butler Washington 30 of Gainesville NY , d 6/25/1881, age 80
Calvert Edward 50 of Porter, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Calvin Andrew 30 of Gainesville NY, native of Ireland, d 8/8/1880 age 80
Capwell Frank W 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Capwell F.W. 29 Middlebury NY Town Committee
Capwell H.B. 30 died 1880, of Middlebury NY, 
Capwell Prof. Albert B 31, 32 died 1880, of Middlebury NY, speech given about him
Chapin S.L. 58 President of Silver Lake Railroad in 1881
Chapman OC 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Chappell Lyman 30 died 12/27/1880, age 54, resident over 36 years, of Perry NY
Chester Rev. A.T. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Chichester Eunice 30 relic of late Dr. Isaac Chichester, d 1880, age 94, of Middlebury NY, 
Clark E.M. 50 of Niagara, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Clark John F 31 died 4/8/1881, age 82,  of Warsaw NY
Clark D.D. Walter 48 founder of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Clinton George W. 48 early member of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Cobb Willard A. 50 involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn, of the Journal
Coleman Phebe 31 died 8/15/1880, age 84, resident 50 years of Perry NY
Conger Dr. Horace 30 of Middlebury NY, d 6/9/1881, age 72
Cook Miss Nancey 30 of Middlebury NY, d 6/14/1881, age 62
Cooper Peter 39  
Corn Planter   45 Native American
Corwin W.V. 50 of Newfane, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Crandall David 50 involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Crocker Stephen 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Davidson JN 29 Genesee Falls NY Town Committee
Davis DS 29 Sheldon NY Town Committee
DeNoon Mr. 54 mentioned in 1797 letter from Patty McKay to her mother from Genesee County
Dorsheimer Wm. 48 founder of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Drury J.H. 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Dudley HA 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Duguid Nelson A 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Dutton Amox 30 died 1880, of Middlebury NY, 
Dwight Titus H. 31 died 7/28/1881, age 73, resident about 50 years of Pike NY
Ellgood Mrs. J.H. 59 of Milton DE, wrote testimonial on Hop's Bitters 2/10/1780 (probably 1870)
Ellicott Joseph 48 involved with Buffalo Historical Society
Ewell Rev. HB 29 Pavilion NY Town Committee
Fanning Calvin 30 died 9/22/1880, age 74, resident 31 years, of Perry NY
Fargo Hon. F.F. cover, 31 of Buffalo NY, involved in Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn, gave speech, attended Middlebury Academy in Wyoming village NY
Farrand Strong 30 d 5/16/1881, aged 73, resident Arcade NY nearly 50 years
Fillmore Mrs. Millard 55 recently deceased, left $2K plus rare book collection to Buffalo Historical Society
Filmore Hon. Millard 48 Chairman of 1862 Buffalo Historical Society
Fitzsimmons Thomas 31 died 6/5/1881, age 64, resident 31 years of Perry NY
Fluker George 31 died 4/29/1881, age 49, life resident of Perry NY county
Folsom JB 29 Bennington NY Town Committee
Freeman Phillip 50 of Royalton, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
French Thomas B. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Frost W.O.   of Le Roy
Fulton Robert 38 had steamboat on Hudson River in 1809, born at Tyneside
Gage Mr. 61 of Batavia, showed his potato digger
Gantt E.W. 50 of the Lockport Union, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Gardner Jeremiah 31 died 11/8/1881, age 88, of Warsaw NY
Gardner Lyman 31 died 10/22/1880, age 93, old resident of Perry NY
Gifford SB 29 Genesee Falls NY Town Committee
Gillman Joseph 31 died at Portage, Wisconsin 7/25/1881, age 69, early resident of Perry NY
Graves Arthur 50 of Lewiston, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Gray Joseph 54 mentioned in 1797 letter from Patty McKay to her mother from Genesee County
Griffith Salmon 31 died 9/9/1880, resident 75 years of Pike NY
Grisewood R 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Hall Nathan K. 48 officer of 1862 Buffalo Historical Society
Halloway Mrs. Elizabeth 30 of Covington, NY, died 12/7/1880 age 77, came from England w/husband & family 28 years ago
Handley Jonathan 31 died 7/24/1881, age 74, resident 51 years of Perry NY
Hanna Mary 30 of Gainesville NY , native of Ireland, d 6/26/1881, age 86
Harvey Dr. Leon F. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Hathaway W.B. 59 salesman for Hop's Bitters in Coshocton Station NY on 12/28/1878
Hawley E.S. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Heal Matthews W. 61 had farm in Stafford NY, gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Helmer JD 29 Pike NY Town Committee
Hewitt J.B. 50 of Lewiston, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Higgins Aunt Polly 31 died 3/19/1881, age 82, resident 82 years of Perry NY
Hodge Lorin 53 of Ohio, uncle of William Hodge of Buffalo NY
Hodge William cover, 49, 51-53 of Buffalo NY, wrote description "The Log House I Lived In", his uncle was Lorin Hodge of Ohio, officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Holcomb John C 31 died 12/25/1880, age 61,  of Warsaw NY
Holmes Judge 50 President of Niagara County Pioneer Assn
Hosford Aaron 30 died 1/30/1881, age 94, resident almost 63 years, of Perry NY
Hosmer Rev. Dr. 48 early member of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Hotchkiss Harvey 30 d 1/18/1881, age 95, of Middlebury NY, oldest resident of town
Hubbard AC 29 Eagle  NY Town Committee
Humphrey G.C. 50 of Somerset, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Hutchinson Mrs. Alonzo 30 d 1880, age 62, resident of Orangeville NY for 45 years
Hyde Rev. Jabez B. 48 involved with Buffalo Historical Society
Ives Henry 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Jeffres Thomas 31 died 6/19/1881, age 81, resident of Perry NY and adjoining towns over 60 years
Jemison Mary 45 aka Dehewamis
Jervis Rev. R.P. 50 of Somerset, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Johnson Mark 30 died 7/21/1881, age 75, resident of vicinity of Perry NY 47 years
Judd Bela 30 died 9/27/1881, age 73, resident 37 years, of Perry NY
Kelsey Ezra 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Kenton Mrs. Doctor 57 Synopsis of a lecture posted
Lampson Mrs. Roland 29 of Arcade NY, died 11/30/1880, age 82
Lampson Roland 29 of Arcade NY, d 10/15/1880, age 78
Lapham Mrs. Elmira 30 of Covington NY, d 2/15/1881 age 78
Letchworth William P 29, 49 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn, officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Locke Myron 29 President of Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Loomis James H 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Lord D.D. John C. 48 founder of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Lowing JE 29 Gainesville  NY Town Committee
Marshall O.H. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Marshall & Harvey O.H. 48 founder of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862, Buffalo Law Firm on 330 Main Street, Buffalo NY in 1862
Mason Geo. W. cover, 62 Editor of Pioneer Monthly, Le Roy NY
Matthews E.G. 58 Superintendent of Silver Lake Railroad in 1881
Mayhew Gilbert 30 of Covington NY, died 12/28/1880 age 87, husband of Phebe, town resident 28 years
Mayhew Phebe 30 of Covington NY, d 7/28/1881 age 81, wife of Gilbert, resident town 28 years
McClenthon BA 29 Attica NY Town Committee
McCormick W.C. 50 of Porter, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
McCutcheon Sr. James 30 of Arcade NY, died 3/8/1881, 83 years of age, came from Belfast Ireland in 1848
McKay Patty 53-54 transcription of her 1797 letter to her mother from Genesee County
McKay Robert 54 mentioned in 1797 letter from Patty McKay to her mother from Genesee County
Merchant George E 58 General Manager, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad
M'Hanna Mary 30 of Gainesville NY , native of Ireland, d 6/26/1881, age 86
Millar David 50 esquire, of Lockport NY, Niagara County Pioneer Assn
Mills Dr. 29 Mt. Morris NY Town Committee
Moore Nelson 29 of Arcade NY, bn 1923, d 8/6/1880
Moore Thomas 56 poet, passed through Batavia and wrote a poem about it
Moote George L. 50 involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Mordoff R.C. 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Morgan Guy P 29 Wethersfield NY Town Committee
Morse Prof. S.B.F. 40-41 died before 1881
Morton & Co. J. 60 tailors, of Rochester NY
Naramore SN 29 Eagle  NY Town Committee
Nassau Rev. J.E. 31  of Warsaw NY
Nevins Evelyn 30 widow of late Dr. Nevins, died 2/18/1881, age 55, resident 42 years of Perry NY
Newcomb Zala 31 died 9/3/1880, age 90, of Pike NY
Newman W.H.H. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Norris Maj. James 48 of Sullivan's expedition
Northrup Andrew 30 d 2/22/1881, age 77, of Gainesville NY
Norton Charles D. 48 officer of 1862 Buffalo Historical Society
Oakes L.W. 60 of Salamanca NY, advertises sheet music
Olin German 30 died 4/17/1881, age 44, life resident of Perry NY
Page H.N. 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Paine JC 29 Covington  NY Town Committee
Paine Sumner 30 of Covington NY, d 3/24/1881 age 80, town resident 47 years
Palmer Alton 31 died 2/23/1881, age 80, resident of vicinity of Perry NY about 50 years
Parker GC 29 Sheldon NY Town Committee
Parkins Richard 30 died 4/19/1881, age 84, resident 50 years of Perry NY
Parsons Fred 50 of Pendleton, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Payne L.S. 50 of Wheatfield, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Pease Henry 50 of Wilson, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Phillips Caleb 30 died 2/18/1881, age 90, resident about 95 years [?], of Perry NY
Pierce Isaac 29 Bennington NY Town Committee
Piggott Nathaniel 55 opened school for Negroes
Porter Hon. Augustus 49 involved with Buffalo Historical Society
Post Christopher 30 d 9/9/1880, of Gainesville NY, age 86, husband of Maria
Post Maria 30 d 7/7/1880, age 86, of Gainesville NY since 1816
Proctor L.B. 55 esquire, of Dansville, author
Prole A.A. 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Prole F.W. 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Radley Wm L. 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Raum Green B. 59 U.S. Com. Internal Revenue, recommended Hop's Bitters
Red Jacket   45 Native American
Reed John 29 of Arcade NY, bn in Bershire MA in 1794, d 12/2/1880, arrived Arcade in 1841
Richards James 31 died 11/23/1880, age 78,  of Warsaw NY
Richards Joseph 50 of Pendleton, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Rockwell Daniel 29 Pike NY Town Committee
Rockwood Mrs. Nancy 31 died between 1880-1881, at Bath Ohio, aged 100 years and 3 months, resident of Perry NY 1818-1834
Rogers Henry W. 48 founder of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Rogers John S 29 Java NY Town Committee
Rogers Rev. John 56 of Boxford, wrote book
Rumsey E.D. 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Safford Samuel 31 died 10/27/1880, age 92, resident 63 years of Perry NY
Safford Sperry 31 died 3/31/1881, age 52, resident nearly all his life of Perry NY
Salisbury E.O. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Salisbury Guy H. 48 officer of 1862 Buffalo Historical Society
Sawyer J.P. 50 of Royalton, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Schenck George 50 of Wheatfield, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Scrantom Edwin 55 recently deceased, from Rochester, left diary to Wyoming Historical Society
Scranton HM 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Seaman Rev. John 59 editor of Home Sentinel in Afton NY, recommended Hop's Bitters
Sears EA 29 Leicester NY Town Committee
Seeley E. 50 of Hartland, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Seldon Robert 61 of Stafford NY, invented a potato digger
Service Thomas 31 died 1/25/1881, age 78,  of Warsaw NY
Seymour Norman cover, 29, 31, 44-47 of Mt. Morris NY, gave speech at Silver Lake 8/4/1881, involved in Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Shamp David 31 died 1880, age 65, old resident of Perry NY
Sharpe Mr 29 selling land to Pioneer Assn
Shaw Walter 50 of Newfane, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Shearman EC 29 Middlebury NY Town Committee
Sheldon Hon. James 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Shelton William 48 officer of 1862 Buffalo Historical Society
Sherman R 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Sighthill Miss Ann 31 died 11/14/1880, age 85,  of Warsaw NY
Simmons AS 29, 55 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn Librarian, of Perry NY
Simmons Capt. Hiram 31 died at Yokohama Japan 4/22/1881, age 78
Simmons John 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Simons James 53 in Genessee County in 1797
Sleeper Jonathan cover, 30, 47 bio, died 4/14/1881, age 75, founder of Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn, harness-maker, arrived Perry NY in 1827, Baptist, married 1829, Abolitionist, died 4/14/1881, age 75, resident 55 years of Perry NY, founder of Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Smith DW 29 Castile NY Town Committee
Smith Hon. James M 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Smith JF 29 Arcade NY Town Committee
Smith Peter 30 of Middlebury NY, died 1880, age 87, resident over 50 years
Smith William 29 Java NY Town Committee
Spalding Frank 50 of Niagara, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Spaulding Lyman A. 50-51 of Lockport, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Spencer Ambrose 31 died 4/20/1881, age 73, resident 65 years of Pike NY and Deacon of the Baptist Chruch about 40 years
Sprague Dr. Wm M. 29 Pavilion NY Town Committee
Starr Mrs. Mary F. 59 of Springfield IL, wrote testimonial for Hop's Bitters on 9/3/1879
Stedman John 31 died 5/7/1881, age 78,  of Warsaw NY
Stephenson George 38 created a "traveling engine" which he completed in 1816 at age 35 
Stone Harvey 29 Orangeville NY Town Committee
Storrs Hon. Henry R. 48 involved with Buffalo Historical Society
Sullivan Col. 45  
Swift Elisha 50 involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn, of Cambria
Tall Chief   45 Native American
Tallman E 29, 31 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn, 
Tallman Elias 29 Castile NY Town Committee
Tatterdale George 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger, involved with Spirit of the Times in Batavia
Taylor G.B. 50 of Hartland, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Taylor Hiram 29 Covington  NY Town Committee
Thomas Alvin 31 died 4/9/1881, age 80, resident 44 years of Pike NY
Thomas Thomas 61 farmer and smith, gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Thunsberger Fred 59 of Sanderton PA, wrote testimonial for Hop's Bitters on 11/6/1879
Tibbitts F.S. 60 Manager of National Hotel in Rochester NY
Tilden Jared H. 49 officer of Buffalo Historical Society
Tomlinson George cover, 29, 31 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
Torrey Clemancy 30 relic of late Captain Caleb Torrey, d 1/9/1881, age 89, of Middlebury NY, 
Tower Peter 50 of Porter, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Trott Joseph 50 of Niagara, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
True Joseph 30 of Castile NY, died age 72 or 73 about 1880
True Stephen G 30 of Castile NY, died aged 71 or 72 about 1880
Tucker Emanuel 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Tucker Thomas 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Turner Mr. C.P. 50 involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Turrell JD 29 Attica NY Town Committee
Van Horn Launy 50 of Newfane, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Wade SW 29 Warsaw  NY Town Committee
Waldo Mrs. Maria 30 died 2/23/1881, age 75, resident 27 years, of Perry NY
Walker J.S. 30 of Covington NY, d 2/25/1881 age 72, town resident 55 years, County Super of Poor
Ward Clara 31 relict of the late Elias Bathrick, died 9/2/1880, age 77, resident about 68 years of Perry NY 
Ward Wm. 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Warren Amos 30 d 10/17/1880, age 68, of Gainesville NY, 
Warren Rev. E.R. 59 of Scipio NY, Pastor of Baptist Church, recommended Hop's Bitters on 12/1/1879
Watkins George B. 60 manager of W.H. Glenny & Co. in Rochester NY
Watson Mrs. Leonard 31 died 11/15/1880, age 60,  of Warsaw NY
Webber John W. 61 gave testimonial on Robert Seldon potato digger
Webster Amos 30 of Gainesville NY, d 8/8/1880, age 83
Weld Willard 50 of Lockport, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Wheeler E 29 Orangeville NY Town Committee
Whitcomb DV 29 Wyoming NY Pioneer Assn
White James P 48 early member of Buffalo Historical Society in 1862
Wilkin J.S. 60 merchant in Rochester NY
Williams John S. 50 of Lafayette Indiana, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Williams L.L. 60 President of Rochester Business University
Williams S.B. 61 merchant in Rochester NY for oils and axle grease
Williamson Mr. C.P. 53 in Genessee County in 1797
Wilson Luther 50 of Wilson, involved with Niagara County Pioneer Assn,
Wolcott A 30 of Covington, NY, d 9/20/1880 age 75, resident of town 27 years
Wolcott C.D. 29 Wethersfield NY Town Committee
Wood Mary 30 of Arcade NY, d 4/1/1881, aged 88, came to Arcade ca 1825
Wood Miss Hannah 30 of Arcade NY, bn 1828, d 11/26/1880
Wright David 30 of Covington NY, d 5/8/1881 age 94, came from Ireland 35 years ago
Young Lydia Adelia 31 died January 1881, age 80,  of Warsaw NY



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