Stay Away From the Water - Part 2

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Last week I shared the sad tale of the drowning of Frederick Grabowski. Thirteen years later the family was to loose a child to the water. Emil Grabowski was born November 1895 in Syracuse, New York to John Grabowski and Rosa Schmidt. He was the nephew of Frederick and grandson of Andrew Grabowski and Helena Schonafski.

The Telegram, Monday August 3, 1903, page 12

SEVEN YEAR OLD BOY DROWNED IN CANAL

Emil Grabowski Was Fishing With a Companion When He Fell In

Emil Grabowski, 7 years old, of 1004 North State street, was drowned in the Oswego canal at the foot of Court street about 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The boy was fishing off the canal bank when he lost his footing and slipped into the water.

Frank Smith, 6 years old, was with the Grabowski boy when the accident ocourred [sic]. The two boys were standing close together and when his companion fell into the water the Smith boy became scared and ran home and told his parents.

Hart's, McCarthy's and Wenz's undertaking wagons were soon on the scene. The body was recovered shortly before 7 o'clock by Undertaker Wenz. While the undertakers were dragging for the body a large crowd gathered. One man was standing on a log watching the proceedings when some one moved the log and the man fell in the water. He was rescued without any difficulty.

The Grabowski boy's father was killed at Cazenovia a year ago last winter. The boy is survived by his mother and a smaller brother.

The Post Standard, Syracuse, N.Y., Monday Morning. August 3, 1903, page 6

BOY IS DROWNED WHILE FISHING

Emil Grabowski Slips Into the Oswego Canal

PLAYMATE THE ONLY WITNESS

Frank Smith, Aged 9, Has Difficulty in Making Parents Understand That His Companion Is Lost

With a fishing line wound around his hand, the body of 7 year old Emil Grabowski, of 1604 North State street, was pulled out of the Oswego canal by Henry Lueberman, Undertaker Frank C. Wenz' assistant, at 6:45 o'clock last night. Three undertakers dragged the canal bottom with grappling hooks for two hours before the body was located and brought to the shore.

"They've got him," shouted someone in the crowd and with this everyone surged forward resulting in another person being precipitated into the water. A man living in ear street was standing on a small log on the canal bank when somebody stepped on the other end, turning over the log and throwing him into the water. He got a good dunking, but was immediately rescued by Mr. Lueberman.

Young Grabowski started out early yesterday to visit Frank Smith, the _ year old son of Frederick Smith of Turtle dtreet. Yesterday afternoon the boys started on a fishing trip. With their poles and lines they went to the Oswego canal, near Court street, and directly back of George Zett's stables, where the Grabowski boy slipped and fell in.

Playmate Notifies Parents.

There was no one nearby to rescue him and the Smith child ran home to tell his parents. It was with difficulty that he made it clear that his playmate had fallen into the water and was drowning, but all that could be found of the missing lad was his hat, which was floating on the surface of the water.

Hatr's and McCarthy's undertaking rooms were notified and there was a lively race between the ambulances through North State street. They were called to about the same time - 5 o'clock. After dragging nearly two hours they gave up the task and were uncertain if the boy was drowned or was only missing. Undertaker Wenz had also been notified of the drowning and sent his men to the scene. They were more successful, securing the body after a few minutes work.

The Grabowski child's father also had a tragic death. He was employed by the People Ice Company and about eighteen months ago, while assisting in filling the company's ice house on Cazenovia lake, was struck on the head by a crank from a piece of machinery and almost instantly killed.

Neighbors gather about the home of the child's mother, Mrs. Rose Grabowski, last night, and endeavored to console her, but with little success. Of the family which consisted of four less than two years ago there are now living Mrs. Grabowski and a son about five years old. The body of the older brother is at Wenz undertaking rooms in North Salina street, where it will remain until funeral arrangements are completed.

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Frederick Grabowski was the son of Andrew Grabowski and Helena Schonafski. He was born about 1864, came to the United States c. 1885 and married Lena ____ c. 1887. They had one son, Frederick A Grabowski, born July 1888 Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.

I found this article several years ago. It lists his survivors as an aged mother and sister. I was therefore unable to determine how he fit into the family.

The Evening Herald: Syracuse, Friday, August 1, 1890; pg 7

DROWNED IN GILBERT'S POND

Frederick Grabowsky Sank While His Helpless Wife Looked On.

Frederick Grabowsky, a Pole, went swimming in Gilbert's Pond, near St. Joseph's cemetery, about 8 o'clock last evening. When he returned home he complained of the heat, and concluded to take a bath. His wife accompanied him to the pond. After wading out into the water some distance he suddenly disappeared, and did not rise to the surface. There is a deep hole at this point. Undertaker Frank Wenz dragged the pond and recovered the body in a short time. Mrs. Grabowsky was almost frantic and she could barely be restrained from plunging into the water. The remains were transferred to the family home, No. 404 Spring street.

Grabowsky was twenty-five years old and was employed in the scalding room of Thomas Ryan's brewery. Besides a widow and one child, the deceased leaves an aged mother and one sister, both living in this city.

Recently I found this article which helped me place him in the family tree. I don't know wwy the first article didn't list his father or other siblings.

The Syracuse Daily Standard, (Date illegible, 1890), page 4

DROWNED IN GILBERT'S POND

Frederick Grabowsky Loses his life While Bathing.

A sad case of drowning occurred in Gilbert's pond in Pond street near St. Joseph's cemetery at 8:30 o'clock last evening. After Frederick Grabowsky, who lived with his wife and child in a comfortable home in Spring street, took a notion to go bathing and started for Gilbert's pond, which is within a stone's throw of his house. The young man being unable to swim went into the pond where the water was supposed to be shallow. He had been in the water only a few moments when he slipped into a hole about twelve feet deep and was drowned. Grabowsky's wife stood on the bank of the pond with a baby in her arms, and as her husband sunk into his watery grave she tried to jump after him but was held back by some boys. Undertakers Wenz and Gang were summoned and after dragging the pond for an hour or more one of Mr. Wenz's assistants pulled the body in the shore with his grappling hooks. Grabowsky's mother, who was almost distracted when the body of her son was drawn from the water, had to be helped to her home. The remains were removed to Wenz's undertaking rooms in North Salina street. The unfortunate man was a son of Andrew Grabowsky, a laborer, and leaves a wife and one child. He was in his 26th year, and was employed at Ryan's brewery.

Letters at Bethany, NY Post Office, 1 April 1826

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THE ADVOCATE. Batavia [New York], April 28, 1826

LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Bethany, April 1st, 1826.

Nicolas Barney

Cyras Buel

Jeremiah Bennet

John Cadman

George Carlisle

Ebenezer R. Collins

Acquilla Collins

James A. M'Collum

Thomas Drake

Peter Dogson

Silas Frisbee

David Gibbs

Charles Huntington

Martin Hyde

Joseph Hewett

Jared Knapp

Henry Lathrop

Charles Moffit

John Pattent

John Raymond

John W. Stewart

Willbur Tallman

Levi Wright

Ebenezer Wells

Wm. Wood

John Wood

Joanna Wood 3

PHINEHAS SMITH, P. N.
 
Found online at Old Fulton, New York Postcards.

Family History by Tamerson Carlisle Binns, 1960. Part 3

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The original of this document contains information about living people which I have removed. I prefer to transcribe items as I find them but in this case I felt the need to correct certain items and have therefor taken the liberty of highlighting in red information I believe to be incorrect. I have highlighted in blue items that I have reason to question. My corrections or questions appear [in brackets].

Because this was transcribed line by line the word wrap may make it difficult to read online. Also due to online formatting I have replaced ditto marks with the word they indicated.

I would be happy to share the original with other descendants. This is Part 2 of 3.

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Family History, typed by Tamerson Carlisle Binns and sent to her niece, Vivian Carlisle LaValle, with a letter dated Oct. 13, 1960.

page 3


Thomas Carlisle born in Scotland and reared in one of the shires in England.[A clue? This is the only place I have seen this information.]
I do not know what the relationship was but think he must have been the father
of Daniel Carlisle [Daniel Carlisle 1738-1794] given below.

Daniel Carlisle born in West Moreland County, New Hampshire in 1767 died
was married to Zipporah Wheeler born 1772, died 1821. [Other family papers say 1831.] Their children were
1. Daniel Carlisle born 1797
2. Betsy Carlisle born 1800.
3. Mahalia [Mahala]Carlisle born 1802.
4. Relief Carlisle born 1803.
5. Charlotte Carlisle born 1805.
6. Elvira [or Elvina] Carlisle born 1807.
7. Clarissa Carlisle born 1810.
8. Fanny Carlisle born 1811.

Isaac Ashley Carlisle (my father) always said on the irish side his great,
great grandfather Carlisle was High Sheriff and a Tory in the Revolution. [I think this would refer to Ashley's great grandfather, Daniel Carlisle 1738-1794 who was a Constable and a Captain in the Revolution.]

Daniel Carlisle and Hannah Lewis Glover (his 2nd wife, sister of his first wife)
were married in 1852 and had 1 child, Arabelle born in 1857. Arabelle was mar-
ried to Walter Osborn and had Arabelle, Leah, Charlotte and Carlisle.
Daniel Carlisle with his first wife wife Louisa Lambert Glover ran an inn in New
York State. Before 1940 [sic] they moved to Edwardsburg, Mich. and ran a hotel
there and Mary and Ashley were born there. Then they moved to a farm at LaGrang
where Fannie was born. Later he with his 2nd wife moved to Buchanan on a farm
south of town where Arabelle was born in 1857. Then they moved to Buchanan on
2nd St. (now Dewey Ave.) where their house was burned with part of the town.
They then bot the Main St. house in 1863 where Daniel died in 1872. Hannah
died in 1906 at Arabelle's in Council Bluffs, Iowa and was brot to Buchanan
for burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Lillie Dale Warren born 1866 died 1885 of Gallopping Consumption. She was rais-
ed but not adopted by Hannah and is buried on the family Carlisle lot in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.

Binns, Tamerson Carlisle. (Buchanan, Michigan) to “Dear Vivian” [Vivian Carlisle LaValle]. Letter. 13 October 1960. Digital Image 4 of 4. Privately held by Apple, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Orlando, Florida. 2011.
[Carlisle Family, Box #1, Genealogical Papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. 2008.]

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The original of this document contains information about living people which I have removed. I prefer to transcribe items as I find them but in this case I felt the need to correct certain items and have therefor taken the liberty of making corrections which appear [in brackets].

Because this was transcribed line by line the word wrap may make it difficult to read online. Also due to online formatting I have replaced ditto marks with the word they indicated.

I would be happy to share the original with other descendants. This is Part 2 of 3.

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Family History, typed by Tamerson Carlisle Binns and sent to her niece, Vivian Carlisle LaValle, with a letter dated Oct. 13, 1960.

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Public Service of Hannah L. Carlisle.
On the outbreak of the War of the Rebellion (Civil War) Daniel Carlisle was not
able to enter the military service of the coountry on account of disabliity
from poor health and old age. His wife Hannah L. Carlisle who was intensely
patriotic felt it her duty to take his place. Accordingly she volunteered as a
nurse and left her home Nov. 14, 1861 for St. Louis where she was assigned to
Post Hospital No. 1 at Columbus, Ky. Just before this she had charge of a Hos-
pital Boat for a few weeks and as the boat was leaky she worked in water to her
knees for 10 days or more. She remained at Post Hospital at Columbus until the
close of the War except for two months when she was stationed at the hospital
at Paducah, Ky. Her daughter Arabelle was with her at Columbus for about two
years and was in the hospital with her mother when the Confederates bombarded
the City, her mother having refused to leave the sick and wounded in her charge,
when advised to leave on account of the danger of capture by the Confederates.
After the close of the War Hannah entered the Freedman's Department of Superin-
tendents & Teachers & served in this capacity until July 3, 1886. As she re-
ceived a Nurse's pension in later years her recird of service can readily
be found in the Archives of the Pension Dept. at Wash. D.C.

More history of Daniel Carlisle and Louisa Lambert Glover family.
4. Tamerson Zipporah Carlisle married Dr, James L. Evans. They had
1. John Comstock Evans who was a teacher in every state of the union. He taught
in colleges and was at the head of some, also published several books. He
married Margaret Louise Robinson and had Carlisle Evans who married
[Living] [two generations were mixed here. I think Carlisle Evans married Marian Logan] and they have [Living].[A generation was skipped. I have information on the next two generations, all living as far as I know.]
Tamerson & John Evans also had Grace C. who married Fred Herron and they had
Forrest, Paul and Marie. They lost a son Frank when a baby. [I believe there was also a daughter, Esther.]

5. Another child of Daniel & Louisa Carlisle was Mary Elizabeth who married
Werter D. Rynearson & they had 2 children;
1. Arlyn Carlisle who married Nola Myrtle Walton and they had 2 children;
1. Fern Maretta born 1900 never mentally right.
2. Daisy Arabelle who married Leslie Ingamells. Daisy born 1904.

2. Hallie Arabelle Rynearson married to Lawrence Kessinger who died 1958.

3. Orphas Clifton Rynearson married to Ruth Turner.

6. Isaac Ashely Carlisle (son of Daniel & Louisa) married Sarah Ann Camfield
and had Francis Ashley, Daniel M., and Tamerson Louisa.
See page 1 for Frank's history.
You surely know your family history.
Tamerson C. Binns Married Hary Phineas Binns. 2 children;
1. Mildred Marianna Binns. 1910-1922.
2. Clem Carlisle Binns. 1912. Married Pauline Hartsell and had


[The rest of the Binn's information has been omitted for privacy.]

Binns, Tamerson Carlisle. (Buchanan, Michigan) to “Dear Vivian” [Vivian Carlisle LaValle]. Letter.13 October 1960. Digital Image 3 of 4. Privately held by Apple, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Orlando, Florida. 2011.
[Carlisle Family, Box #1, Genealogical Papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. 2008.]

Family History by Tamerson Carlisle Binns, 1960. Part 1

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The original of this document contains information about living people which I have removed. I prefer to transcribe items as I find them but in this case I felt the need to correct certain items and have therefor taken the liberty of highlighting in red information I believe to be incorrect. I have highlighted in blue items that I have reason to question. My corrections or questions appear [in brackets].

Because this was transcribed line by line the word wrap may make it difficult to read online. Also due to online formatting I have replaced ditto marks with the word they indicated.

I would be happy to share the original with other descendants. This is Part 1 of 3.

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Family History, typed by Tamerson Carlisle Binns and sent to her niece, Vivian Carlisle LaValle, with a letter dated Oct. 13, 1960.

page 1

William Hall born London [obit says Lyme], England 1735 [c. 1740] was a ship builder & rope maker X settled
in Conway, Mass. He was a soldier in Revolutionary War, see Vol. 6 & 7 Mass. Sol-
diers & Sailors in Rev. War. Was married to Rhemhamah Andremer [others say Andrus or Andrews] born Wales 1735. [her last child was Christened in 1795]

David Glover Sr. born in England 1735. [Henry Glover born 1732, Milton, MA] trade blacksmith was a Captain in Revolu-
tionary War. [Private] He married Hannah Lewis born in Mass. in 1740.[1732, Dedham, MA]

The two above couples are given as the Grand Parents of David Glover Jr. and
Tammerson Hall listed just below. Note the difference in spelling of the
name Tamersonas Tammerson and was also spelled Tamisen some place back.

David Glover Jr. born in 1775 in Dedham, Mass. married to
Tammerson Hall born 1778 [1779 on headstone] & had 10 children.

1.Eveline A. Glover born 1800. Died 1897.[1896 per cemetery records]
2.Louisa Lambert Glover born 1801. Died 1851.
3.Orville B. Glover born 1804 Died 1852.
4.Lewis E. Glover Born 1805 Died 1863.
5.Malvina F. Glover born 1807 Died ----
6. William H. Glover born 1809 Died 1863.
7.Rheuhamah A. Glover born 1811 Died 1885. [found on 1892 census, death date unknown]
8.Ruban Glover 1815 Died 1887
9.Mentoria Glover born 1818 Died 11 mo. old.
10.Milton Glover born 1820 Died 1898. [other family records say 1897]
11.Hannah Lewis Glover born 1823 Died 1906.

2.Louisa Lambert Glover married Daniel Carlisle. She died from conegstive chills
(common in those days) at a neighbors funeral. [possible but doesn't ring true]

3.Orville B. Glover married Julia --- and had 5 children. [Julia Ann Carr]
1. Lowell Glover married Henrietta --- & had 5 children. [Maryette Harper]
2. Harrison Glover married Ellen Gates [Bates]& had 1 Ellen [Marian Elma?] who married Albert Stev-
ens [Stephens]who had Hugh & Georgia.
3. William H. Glover married Ann Simmons and had Orville. all dead
4. Jay Glover married Eliza Alexander and had Jay M. who married Belle Haslett
5. Tamerson Glover married George Merrill & had 2 sons. George died as a baby
7 Harrison married Lillie Shultz [alternate Shults]and had Lillie Tamerson.

5.Malvina F Glover married David Baily & had David & Mantoria.

7. Rheuhamah A. Glover married Mr. [Elijah] Smith & had Edgar & Frank. [Benjamin Franklin]

11.Hannah Lewis Glover married Daniel Carlisle as his 2nd wife in 1852. She was
a sister of his first wife Louisa Lambert Glover.

2. Louisa Lambert Glover was first wife of Daniel Carlisle and had 7 children.
1. Francis David Carlisle born 1832 was accidently killed working on railroad
& was buried beside the tracks in 1854.
2. Orville Daniel Carlisle born 1835 died 1900.
3. William Dwight Carlisle born 1833 died 1852. not married
4. Tamerson Zipporah Carlisle born 1837 died 1874.
5. Mary Elizabeth Carlisle born 1840 died 1925.
6. Isaac Ashley Carlisle born 1842 died 1929.
7. Fannie Louisa Carlisle born 1845 died 1905.

2. Orville Daniel Carlisle married Lydia Bartlett & had 3 daughters.
1. Clara Belle married Isaac Sewell. No children. Died 1946

2. Lilly May married Thomas Ghrist & had 1 girl died a baby & 2 boys Glenn
and John. Tom Ghrist died & Lillie married Chas. Burdisk. both died.

(born 1879 [1877]) 3. Mary Frances married Francis Ashley Carlisle & had 6 children. Frances,
Sewell, Dorothy, Dorothy, Richard, Raymond.

(born 1902) Frances married Edgar A. Mayes. They had Edgar Atterson who died day born 1923
(born 1926) and Albert Carlisle who married [living] & had [living]

(born 1904) Sewell Barlett Carlisle married Dorothy Wallace & had [may be living], [may be living] & Donald Canfield. [info removed]. Sewell married again.

(born 1908) Dorothy Jeanne Carlisle married Charles Omar Caster and had [living] who married [living] --- & they have one [living].

(born 1910) Raymond married Florence Jenerick & had [living].

(born 1915) Richard Carlisle Carlisle married Dawn & had no children.


Binns, Tamerson Carlisle. (Buchanan, Michigan) to “Dear Vivian” [Vivian Carlisle LaValle]. Letter. 13 October 1960. Digital Image 2 of 4. Privately held by Apple, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Orlando, Florida. 2011.
[Carlisle Family, Box #1, Genealogical Papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. 2008.]

Reminiscences of Oaks Corners and Vicinity, Phelps Citizen 1889

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Three branches of my family were all in Ontario County, New York in the early 1800's, with the Hall's and Glover's settling in the town of Phelps at Oaks Corners. In celebration of the town's centennial the Phelps Citizen ran many pieces about the early history. I have been transcribing items as I have time. Other transcriptions may be found here.

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The Phelps Citizen

Thursday, Oct. 24, 1889.

Reminiscences of Oaks Corners and Vicinity.

(By Mrs. Philomela Cooper Wright.)

At the beginning of the present century the most imposing structure in western New York, was known as :Oaks Stand." It was a grand hotel for those times, and was as well known from Albany to Buffalo as any of the best hotels of the present time. Although not a temperance house, it was always quiet and orderly and no drunken brawls were allowed to disturb the rest of the many weary travelers who found ample accommodations at this famous hostelry.

Closely allied to the hotel and quite as well known, was the race course. Here were assembled every year some of the most noted running horses of Pennsylvania, New York, some of the southern States, and Canada. The races were continued from four to six days. The immense crowds in attendance were composed of every grade of humanity, from the genteel sportsman down to the lowest debauches. There were dog fights and cock fights among brutes in human form also. What would seem very incongruous, the racing ground was closely adjoining the church, the "old meeting house," the first church building erected in western New York. Speeding around the one mile course, the horse with his rider, passed within three rods of the building. South of the church, nearly in direct line to the point now occupied by the railroad depot, and extending west to the public road, was the common, occupied during the races by tin peddlers and hucksters. On the race ground was also held "general training." All able bodied men between 18 an 45 years of age, were required to assemble at this place annually for military drill, lasting three days. This was a proud time for the boys, who were delighted with the gay uniforms and the music of the fife and drum.

The first building north of the church was occupied by Benjamin Hartwell, a carpenter, John and Jacob Sheckles, brothers, lived on the farm occupied many years by the late Hiram Armstrong. They also owned land adjoining, extending north to the east and west public road. Lemuel Bannister lived on the west side of the road, and owned a large farm. Many years ago he built a large brick house which he occupied until his death, and where some of his descendants still live. Ashel Bannister, a brother of Lemuel, lived on the adjoining farm north. The building in which he lived and kept a tavern for many years, is yet standing. It is the first building west of the residence of John B. Armstrong on the opposite side of the road. Next west was the home of Gen. Philetus Swigy, farmer and owner of the Swift flooring and saw mills. These mills were operated by the General and his successor Henry Swift, until the year 1857 and have since been known as Barlow's mills. General Swift was prominent in the war of 1812.

On, leading south from Oaks Corners, was a small house where Alpheus Lang a shoemaker lived. On the east side of this road, lived Benoni Grover, south of Grover lived David Northam, a farmer who it is said, taught the first school in district No. 1. Opposite on the west side of the road lived Alex. Glover, Sr. Next we come to the old brick school house, around which cluster many pleasant memories not unmixed with sadness. Of the fathers, it may be said where are they! And the few that remain of the children and youth, are the grandfathers of today. Opposite the school house, and a little further south lived Capt. Nathaniel Merrill, a soldier in the war of 1812, and was wounded in the battle at Sodus, N. Y. Major Joseph Hall lived on the next farm, since known as the Chester Webster farm. Opposite thus was the farm of Col. Elias Coat, now known as the Kirtland farm. The next house on the west side of the road was the home of Enoch Eddy, a carpenter. He sold the place many years ago to Theodore Swan who is still living on the same house. Pne mile south of Oaks Corners, is what is known as Simmons Corners. Here Abram Simmons kept a tavern and owned a farm. The old building is yet standing. Osee Crittenden lived at Simmons’ Corners, a little west of the tavern. David Boyd, the father pf James, Hugh and David Boyd, and Jonathan Crittenden and William Clise lived on adjoining farms south of Simmons; Corners.

West of Oaks Corners on the hill, Thaddeus Oaks owned a tenant house, now occupied by Dr. G. H. Church. The next house on the north side of the road, was the home of Charles Crandall. Daniel Trowbridge lived on the opposite side of the road. Mr. Crandall was a carpenter, and Mr. Trowbridge a cooper. Dr. Joel Prescott, 2d. West of the corners was the farm of John Taylor; west of Taylor’s farm was Abner Bigelow. On the road leading north was Dr. Joel Prescott, 1st, Esq. Stearns, Capt. Hall, Thomas Kelley, Caleb Phillips and Abram Yosburg, in the order named. On the road leading south from Dr. Prescott’s, was the home of Jacob Cooper. Bela Wetmore lived in the next house and owned a large farm. On the road leading east from Oaks Corners, James Pullen lived, I think he was a shoemaker. The house in which he lived, was, for many years, at a later period, the home of Dr. John Spaisbury. Joseph P. Tower, a blacksmith, lived in the house now occupied by John Calu. Samuel Cross lived and died on the farm which is still the home of his descendants, known as the John Cross farm. The next farm east was owned by John Wooden, farmer and tavern keeper. One mile farther west, was another tavern kept by William Howell.

Early History of Phelps, Phelps Citizen 1889, Part 2

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Three branches of my family were all in Ontario County, New York in the early 1800's, with the Hall's and Glover's settling in the town of Phelps at Oaks Corners. In celebration of the town's centennial the Phelps Citizen ran many pieces about the early history. I have been transcribing items as I have time. Other transcriptions may be found here.

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The Phelps Citizen, Thursday, May 9, 1889

Early History of Phelps

(Continued from Last Week)

The first occupant of the farm now owned by Russell B. Cobb, (at least the first I ever knew or heard of, ) was Captain Hall, father of Joseph Hall, and father in-law of Roswell Baker. Capt. Hall and his wife lived and died on that farm. After their death the family was broken up, and then Roswell Baker took the farm, I think that must have been about the year 1819 or 1820.

David Burnett was not a farmer, He lived a mile east of Oaks Corners.

The school district of Oaks Corners and vicinity, was No. 1. The first school house was built of brick, as is the present one, and accupied the same ground, only very much of the hill was scraped down when the new house was built, which made it much more easy to access, as many of the little ones and some of the larger growth during the winter seasons suffered severe falls striving to reach that hill of learning.

As it was sixty years ago, there were no graded schools in those days, but I think District No. 1 can boast of having had a graded school house even in that early day. As you entered the school room there was a level floor, whose length equaled the width of the school building, and was twelve or fifteen feet wide. On each side of the door and on two sides of this apartment were two comfortable seats for small children, but the only back those seats had was the cold brick wall, from thence one step brought us on to a platform about four feet wide extending across the room. On that platform the scholars were called out, made to toe the mark, make their manners, and go through the daily excises [sic] of reading and spelling. On one end of the platform stood the teacher's desk, on which lay the inevitable ferule, which greeted the offender with such warmth on the hand that it would last nearly through the day, as many a poor culprit could testify. From this you took another uoward grade which broght you to a platform wide enough for a writing desk and seat behind it, and so it continued step by step higher than the last through the length of the house.

Mr. Eaton was the first teacher that I have any recollection of. I was only about five years old, and the most that I remember of him was, he was a terror to evil doers. Thise old poplar trees in front of the house were set out the season that he taught. They were not much larger than the sprouts that were so common and so frequently used in schools in those days and I well remember the stringent rules and penalties that would be inflicted on any one that touched one of those trees. I hardly dared to go that part of the yard among the crowd of scholars, for fear my dress might brush against on of those trees.

I think the next teacher was Erastus Burt, a brother of the late Dr. J. Burt, of Phelps. Miss Mix, Mr. Penman, Miss Blossom, from Geneva; Mr. Cutting, Miss Clara Sickenson, Alfred Riggs, Mrs. Wheeler, who lived and died near Phelps; Mrs. Covill, a widowed sister of Daniel Trowbridge; Miss Bedell, afterwards Mrs. Wirts and others.

From this period you will probably recollect more names of teachers than I can. I could tell you more in connection with the school and school days of my childhood, how they tore out the inside of the old school house and built it all over, made two long writing desks on each side and one on the end, with long benches behind them, and no backs at all. But I am afraid I shall spin out so long a yarn that you will lose what little interest you may have found in what I have already written. So I leave it, hoping that the items which I have been able to gather from my own recollections, amy be of some use to those better qualified for historical writing than myself.

Yours truly,

P. C. Wright.

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In addition to the above named teachers I will name Mr. Corder, Miss Caroline Loomis, who married John Pullen of Oaks Corners, Ichabod N. Duning, Mr. Babcock, Miss Philomenia Cooper the writer of the above letter for which many thanks are due her for the favor. She married our esteemed citizen, Charles S. Wright of Oaks Corners, Ann Gray, Peculia Webster, a neice of Chester Webster, who married a Mr. Carpenter, Stephen Wilson, John Fairchild, Benjamin Young, Susan A. Wirts, a daughter of the late John Wirts of Phelps. She married Elisha Holmes of Oaks Corners, who was another teacher of the same school. There were other teachers, but I do not recall them. I hope there are others who will make out the list.

Miss E. Northham

Early History of Phelps, Phelps Citizen 1889, Part 1

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Three branches of my family were all in Ontario County, New York in the early 1800's, with the Hall's and Glover's settling in the town of Phelps at Oaks Corners. In celebration of the town's centennial the Phelps Citizen ran many pieces about the early history. I have been transcribing items as I have time. Other transcriptions may be found here.

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The Phelps Citizen, Thursday, May 2, 1889

Early History of Phelps

The following communication was sent by request to Miss Elmira Northam, of this place, by Mrs. Philomenia Wright, of West Candor, Tioga County, N.Y., a lady about 75 years of age, who spent her earlier years in Phelps, and gives evidence of remarkable powers of memory in a lady of her years:

West Candor, N.Y., April 16, ’89.

My dear Friend; - I am very glad to give any information that I am able to in regard to the early settlement of our town. Ambrose Porter I never knew. Caroline Porter left Oaks Corners before she married, I do not know who she married. Charles married a Miss Caroline Ward, she did not live long in the place, and was not very much known. I do not know when they came into town. It was longer ago than I can remember. Joshua Porter, who I suppose is still living, and father of Mrs. Stephenson, of Phelps, is a nephew of Mrs. Grover’s first husband. The house where your people lived, I have always heard spoken of as the Northam house, and supposed your grandfather built it. The Glover homestead was always the same from my earliest recollections. I do not remember of any house on either place previous to the ones in question, neither do I recollect of any families who occupied either house previous to the Northams and Glovers. I do not know when they came to town, but I can remember them back seventy years ago.

John Taylor owned the farm now occupied by Mr. Cook, about a mile west of Oaks Corners. He was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, very kind to the poor, and the father of nineteen children. His first wife was the mother of seventeen children, and the later wife had two more. Very few of the family located around the old home, but the settled in different parts of the country, and have all passed away years ago.

Dr. Joel Prescott owned the farm adjoining the Taylor farm now owned by Prof. Ezra J. Peck. He was the first physician in town, and the first Justice of the Peace. He died in 1811, in the prime of his life, and in the midst of his usefulness.

My father came into the town seventy-eight years ago. Of course the country was new, and my father and mother knew something of pioneer life, but I think I will leave their history for sister Doolittle to write, she will do them better justice than I can.

I do not know where Nicholas Pullen lived or died. I think he was the father of Mrs. Cortright and Mrs. Spoor.

You remember the little house between your old house and Mr. Burtis’, where old Charely Burnett, as every one called him, lived. I think that place belonged to his farm, probably Mrs. Burnett, who was formerly Mrs. Pullen, had the use of that place her life time. It run in bank [sic], I do not know how far, but the lot the we used to own, was originally bought of the Pullen heirs. John and Charley Pullen’s father was James Pullen, and if I am right, he was the son of Nicholas. Cotton Dickinson, the Rev. Wm. Young and Mrs, Hugh Boyd, were the grandchildren of Nicholas Pullen.

Philander Glover lived on Melvin Hill, His first wife was a Melvin. She left two children, a son and a daughter. The second wife had two sons, Wellington and Livingston. I think Wellington was a lawyer, Livingston became quite a noted minister, a D. D. He died some two or three years ago.

I have just received a copy of the PHELPS CITIZEN containing an article from Mr. Root. Speaking of the Glovers, he said there was one whose name he could not recollect. I think it was Whitfield.

Joel Thayer kept the Oaks Corners Inn, also had a store on the opposite corner, the lot now owned by J. W. Lyon.

Daniel Trowbridge, who was a very prominent man in the church and society at Oaks Corners, lived opposite the cemetery, one-half mile or more west of Oaks Corners. He came from Buckland, Mass., I think in 1816, a young man and a young convert to Christianity, full of zeal for the Master. He organized the first Sunday School, not only at Oaks Corners, but the first in Ontario County. He started the first prayer meeting that was established there years before the church at Oaks Corners and Phelps divided, and when the same ministers supplied the pulpit at both places alternately. Mr. Trowbridge sustained afternoon or evening service at the school house the year round with a full house. He removed to Ohio in 1833, where died a few years ago. The Trowbridge, Mr. Root speaks of, is Samuel Trowbridge, a brother of Daniel.

To be continued.

A Number of Answers, Phelps Citizen 1889

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Three branches of my family were all in Ontario County, New York in the early 1800's, with the Hall's and Glover's settling in the town of Phelps at Oaks Corners. In celebration of the town's centennial the Phelps Citizen ran many pieces about the early history. I have been transcribing items as I have time. Other transcriptions may be found here.

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The Phelps Citizen.

Thursday, April 11, 1889, page 1, column 1

A Number of Answers.

Editor Citizen - In your issue of April 4, I nuts [sic] an article from Mr. Theron VanAuken, making some inquiries about the early pioneers of Phelps, and requesting ansmwers from any persons can give the,

I will give as far as I am able some of the names and their history. There were three Glovers with whom I was acuainted, viz. Philander who lived at Melvin Hill, on the south side and close to the road. Alexander, whose home was, I think, on what is now known as the Ishmael Lane farm. Another was Williamson Glover who learned the trade of sadler of E. D. Redfield, in this village. I recollect that two or three fingers had been cut off one of his hands. In after years he was prominent as singer in the choir of the church at Oaks corners. Since writing the above, I learn that Williamson and Stillman and another brother whose name I don't recollect were brothers of Alexander and Philander.

Abram D. Spoor was a son-in-law of J. Decker Robison, and lived on the Palmyra road, about half mile east of the bridge at Gypsum. The place has since been known as the peer tavern.

Mathew Denniston lived in a small house between the Simmons corner and the cemetery as you come north. Afterwards I was acquainted with a family of Dennistons who lived wast of Oaks Corners, a mile or more. There were three sons. This was probably the same family, having moved from their first location.

Thaddeus Collins lived in the old house on Major Hopkins' farm, in which Enoch Crosby lived for many years. Mr. Collins moved to Wayne county, where his descendants now live, and are prominent people.

W. N. Loomis lived about half a mile north of the Crittenden corner, or the old Indian castle. Years ago a long row of white mulberry trees stood before the house.

Joel Thayer lived at Oaks Corners, and either had a store or kept the Oaks Inn. Afterwards he moved to this village, and in company with his twin brother, Levi Thayer, opened a store, and built the first brick store in the village. It stood about wher Hawks' store is, was long known as Cutler and after as the Joseph Jones store. The firm was long known as J. & L. Thayer. The store was painted yellow.

Lackey Morrow lived on what is known as the James Pritchard farm, about two miles north=east of Orleans, was till his death an elder in the church in Phelps village. He died in Michigan, July 9, 1840, while on a visit to his children. Buried in old cemetery, Phelps.

About 1819 or 1820, John Partridge with his son-in-law, Theodore Paretridge, and Dwight Partridge brother of Theodore, came from Hatfield, ______, to Phelps, and built the long building on the north-east corner of Main and North Wayne street, now owned by Miss Hattie McPherson, and started a store in the front part, and John and Theodore occupied the rear dwelling, and Dwight lived in a house on the south side of the road nearly opposite. Upon the death of Dwight shortly afterward, the store was discontinued, and Theodore entered the service of Bartle, Norton & McNeil, and later went with their branch store to Newark. Went into the insurance business, became Judge Partridge, and went to Richmond, Va.

Mr. Trowbridge lived east of Oaks Corners, two or three miles, and a little north of the old Taylor Inn.

Roswell Baker lived on the farm now owned by Russel B. Cobb, joining the old Kelley farm on the south.

Nathaniel Merrill, a former well known citizen of Phelps. the war of 183 to 1815 found him a resident of Sodus Point, but when the Brotish raided that place, Mr. Merrill was burnt out. He then came to Phelps and for a while lived, I think, in our village, afterward he occupied the house on the north-east corner of the Oaks Corners road and the Seneca castle road. Again he was living in a house on the rise of ground south of the brick school house south of Oaks Corners. The Hammond house now. Afterwards he lived in Geneva, and probably died there.

Cornelius Westfall was the father of the late Albert, Benjamin and Smuel Westfall. Was Captain of a rifle company. Was in the war of 1812 15, and was killed.

Joseph Hall lived in the house long known as the Chester Webster house; He had a tannery and shoe shop.

A man named Howell, yeras ago kept an Inn east of Simmons' corners, on the premises known as the Swift place, but I cannot recall Hollands Inn, mentioned in Mr. VanAuken's communication.

Polodore B. Wisner lived on the high land just north of the Castle Brook bridge, where the Maxwells now live.

FRANCIS ROOT

Heirs of Lewis E Glover, 1805-1863

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I am continuing with the Glover's in Niagara Falls. This article was found in an Albany paper which is clear across the state. I assume it was published there because it was the state capitol. There are a couple of omissions that I will address below. Lewis died a widower and childless.

Albany Journal, Wednesday, August 17, 1864 (no page number, front page?)

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK to Milton Glover, residing at Chattanoga, in the state of Tennessee; Melvina F. Parker, and Lowell H. Glover, residing at Cassopolis, in the state of Michigan; Hannah L. Carlisle, Harrison Glover, Jay Glover, Tamesin H. Glover, William Glover, Orville D arlisle[sic], Tamesin O Carlisle, Mary E. Carlisle, and Fanny S. Carlisle, residing at Buchanan, Berrien county, Michigan; Lewis E. Glover, Josephine. Glover, Malona _ Glover, and Wilber W. Glover, residing at White Pigeon, St Joseph county, Michigan, the heirs at law and next of kin to Lewis E. Glover, late of the town of Niagara, in the county of Niagara, deceased:

Whereas, James Vedder and Reuben Glover, executors named in the last will and testament of the said county of Niagara, to have the will of the said Lewis E. Glover, deceased, which relates to both real and personal estate proved and admitted to probate: you and each of you are therefore hereby __ted and required to appear before the said surrogate, at his office at Lockport, in said county on the 17th day of October, 1864 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, to attend the proof and probate of said will.

In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of the surrogates court, of said county of Niagara, to be hereunto affixed. Witness Henry D. ___ipture, surrogate of our said county, at the office of said surrogate: the 11th day of August, A. D. 1864. GEO. W. PER__GO
Clerk of Surrogate Court

Executor, Reuben Glover was his brother and lived in Niagara Falls.

Milton Glover was his brother and was in Tennessee due to his service in the Civil War.

Melvina F Glover Baily Parker was his sister.

Hannah Lewis Glover Carlisle was his sister.

Harrison, Lowell H., Jay O., Tamesin H (aka Tamerson), and William H. Glover were the children of his deceased brother, Orville B. Glover, 1804-1852.

Orville D., Tamesin O. (aka Tamerson Z.), Mary E. and Fanny L. Carlisle were children of his deceased sister, Louisa Lambert Glover Carlisle, 1801-1851 (and step children of his sister Hannah L. Carlisle, named above.) [Not included was Louisa's son Isaac Ashley Carlisle. Orville, Ashley and Hannah were all away from home, serving in the Civil War at that time.)]

Lewis E., Josephine, Malona, and Wilber W. Glover were the children of his deceased brother, William H. Glover. 1809-1863.

Survivors not listed were sisters, Eveline Glover Hibbard of Barre, Orleans Co., NY and Rhehamah Glover Smith of Orleans Co, NY. I assume they were not listed as they were more or less local and undoubtedly had been contacted in person.

Buried Treasure in Niagara Falls

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Two weeks ago I shared the very sad death of Alice Glover. As I continued to dig for more information about her and the other Glover family members that lived in Niagara Falls, New York, I found another very unusual story.

Niagara Falls Gazette, Friday, June 11, 1886. Front page.

HIDDEN TREASURE

Finding Money Under an Old Building - Who Placed it There?
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The finding of a sum of money under an old building at Suspension Bridge has created considerable excitement in that locality. The exact find is variously estimated, about $700 being standard. While the sum is somewhat smaller, still the amount is considerable larger than many people would care to have lying around loose. The facts learned by a GAZETTE representative are as follows:

A short time ago Mr. J. T. Brundage of this place purchased a lot at Suspension Bridge of Miss Glover, the lot being a portion of the Glover estate. Standing on the lot was an old barn and cooper shop. Wishing the barn for use Mr. Brundage had the cooper shop moved up and the barn repaired. Mr. Geo. Haberlee was employed to do the work and on Wednesday afternoon last four of his men were at work digging a place for putting a support under the barn. Throwing out a shovel full of earth one can imagine his surprise upon finding several hundred dollars in gold pieces ranging from $1 to $20 roll of the shovel. The money was gathered up and divided by the workmen who took it home. Of course such a discovery could not be kept long a secret, and soon everybody knew of it, and of course everybody had a theory as to whom it belonged. The law says that treasures found shall belong to the finder where no owner can be found. It does not seem to be the desire of the finder to keep what belongs to others, and this morning all of the money was placed in a sealed package and deposited in the Bank of Niagara by Mr. Haberlee.

There are many theories as to how the money came there and who put it there. The date on the various pieces varies from 1848 to 1861. During the early part of the sixties the war was in progress and large bounties were being paid. A very feasible theory is that the money was paid to a volunteer or substitute who buried it thinking to get it when he returned and was probably killed in the army. If the person who placed the money is now living he can no doubt have it by proving that he is the rightful owner.

The Miss Glover mentioned above was Alice, which is made clear in the next article. The beginning of the article repeats almost word for word what was written just days before. The last paragraph is new and quotes Alice's mother, Charlotte Ainsworth Glover.

Niagara Falls Gazette, Wednesday, June 16th, 1885, page 5

HIDDEN TREASURE

Finding Money Under an Old Building - Who Placed it There?
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The finding of a sum of money under an old building at Suspension Bridge has created considerable excitement in that locality. The exact find is variously estimated, about $700 being standard. While the sum is somewhat smaller, still the amount is considerable larger than many people would care to have lying around loose. The facts learned by a GAZETTE representative are as follows:

A short time ago Mr. J. T. Brundage of this place purchased a lot at Suspension Bridge of Miss Glover, the lot being a portion of the Glover estate. Standing on the lot was an old barn and cooper shop. Wishing the barn for use Mr. Brundage had the cooper shop moved up and the barn repaired. Mr. Geo. Haberlee was employed to do the work and on Wednesday afternoon last four of his men were at work on the barn. One was employed digging a place for putting a support under the barn. Throwing out a shovel full of earth one can imagine his surprise upon beholding several hundred dollars in gold pieces ranging from $1 to $20 roll off the shovel. The money was gathered up and divided by the workmen who took it home. Of course such a discovery could not be kept long a secret, and soon everyone knew of it, and of course everybody had a theory as to whom it belonged. The law says that treasures found shall belong to the finder where no owner can be found. It does not seem to be the desire of the finder to keep what belongs to others and this morning all of the money was placed in a sealed package and deposited in the Bank of Niagara by Mr. Haberlee.

There are many theories as to how the money came to be there and who put it there. The date on the various pieces varies from 1848 to 1861. During the early part of the sixties the war was in progress and large bounties were being paid. A very feasible theory is that the money was paid to a volunteer or substitute who buried it thinking to get it when he returned and was probably killed in the army. If the person who placed the money in this singular place is now living he can no doubt have it by proving that he is the rightful owner.

WHO DOES IT BELONG TO?

This is the question everybody is asking everybody else in regard to the gold that was found on the Brundage property formerly part of the Glover estate. Who do you think will get it? Who put it there? are questions we also often hear. In a very pleasant interview with a GAZETTE representative Mrs. Glover tendered the imformation that the question of ownership would be fully contested by her daughter Miss Alice Glover and that she had already employed a leading lawyer at the Falls to look after her interest. Mrs. Glover said that she personally has not the least doubt but what Teine Glover put the money there, that whenever a piece of gold coin came into his possession he was always very careful of it, and frequently wrapped it in paper, that he would never pay his men off with gold coin but at all times had that longing to retain it in his possession. During his life he was known to have silver spoons in the barn and that it was invariably kept locked either he or Reuben carrying the key. Teine Glover has very emphatically and often said, "I have given Alice the deed to the barn and lot, don't let her under any circumstances dispose of it." Saturday morning Miss Glover's lawyer demanded of Mr. Geo. Haberlee, in whose name the money is deposited in a sealed package in the bank, all money found, but it was not forthcoming. Geo. Haberlee being interviewed said that of course he thought it belonged to the men in his employ who found it and that he would like to see them retain possession of it.

So who should the gold go to?

Why wasn't Alice's father, Reuben Glover, quoted? Family notes say he didn't die until 1887 but those notes have been off a year or two in other cases. Why can't I find an obituary for him?

More importantly, who was Teine Glover?! "During his life" would indicate that he had died. My best guess would be Alice's uncle, Lewis E Glover who had died in 1863 based on the next article.

Niagara Falls Gazette, Monday, June 28, 1886, Front page

--- There are fourteen claimants on the Glover side for the gold that was found on the Brundage property; offers have been made by them to the finder for a compromise, but were rejected by the men.

Fourteen claimants! So Alice wasn't in line to get all of the money. I mentioned Lewis E. Glover above. He died a widower without issue so I'm guessing that is where all of the claimants came from. There were sixteen heirs listed in a newspaper notice and that did not include all of his heirs. Was my great-grandfather, Ashley Carlisle, one of the fourteen?

In the end it didn't matter. The finders keepers rule won out. The last little blurb in the paper gives no indication as to how the matter was decided.

Niagara Falls Gazette, Wednesday, September 8, 1886, page 8

Suspension Bridge Briefs

--- The gold that was found on the Glover property has been divided equally between the finders.

A great story that begs more questions than it answers. I see a vacation to the Falls in the not too distant future.

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Baptism, Marriage and Death on the Same Day

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Over the weekend I was trying to fill in some gaps about the Glover's of Niagara County, New York. I stumbled on this very sad article about my 1st cousin, 3x removed, Alice E Glover Chase.

The Courier
Buffalo [NY], Monday, November 14 1887

A Bride's Funeral
Special Correspondente of The Courier.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE, N. Y. , Nov. 13, -- The funeral of Mrs. Chase, the young lady who was married only a few hours before death came, was observed at half-past two o'clock this afternoon at the Congregational church which was appropriately trimmed in white. From a text taken from Proverbs, 27th chapter, 1st verse. "Boast not thyself of tomorrow, for thou knowest not what the day may bring forth," the Rev. C. M. Bartholomew preached a very affecting sermon.

In all the relations of life Mrs. Chase was a most estimable young woman, of a bright, cheerful disposition, endeared to many by the strongest ties of friendship, and an ornament to the social circle in which she moved.The many beautiful floral tributes told in their silent way of the friendship and love that were hers while in life, and how much she would be missed in the circle from which she has departed. The remains rested in a brocade white plush covered casket, the plate on which bore the inscription, "Alice Glover Chase, aged 27 years, died November 10." The honorary pall-bearers were Garry McFeggan, George Stevens, Robert Waite and Bennett Pierce; the bearers John Snyder, John Kramer, W. D. McEwen, Leavitt Ackley, Louis Silberberg and Mr. Collins.

Prior to finding this, the only thing I knew about Alice was that she was a school teacher. The story of her dying on her wedding day did not get passed down through our branch of the family. I wanted to know more about what had happened so I searched for her local obituary. The story became even more heart wrenching.

Niagara Falls Gazette
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16, 1887

Page 8

OBITUARY.
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CHASE.

Mrs. Alice E. Chase died at the residence of her parents Suspension Bridge, Thursday, Nov. 10th, of Typhoid fever.

Mrs. Glover Chase was the only surviving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Glover and was born at Suspension Bridge, Jan. 29th, 1860. For the past ten years she held a position as teacher in the Union school, and beloved by her fellow teachers and scholars, her sudden death falls with almost crushing weight.

The circumstances surrounding her death were of a peculiary sad nature, she having recieved the rite of baptism, marriage and death all on the same day and almost within the same hour. An engagement had existed between Miss Glover and Mr. Chase for some time, and in response to the question being asked as to whether she would like to bear his name when the final call came, she replied in the affirmative, and with death in sight the solemn ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Bartholomew of the Congregational church. The funeral was observed from the family residence and the Congregational church Sunday afternoon and largely attended. The Board of Education and the principal and teachers of the public school walked from the house to the Congregational church in a body. The profuse contribution of flowers from her many friends and scholars of the school of which the deceased was an honored and beloved teacher, bore testimony of the high esteem in which she was held by her pupils, associate teachers and friends. The ceremonies at the church, and the services and singing at the house, were of a very impressive character. The deceased was robed in her bridal dress of satin, and the remains were encased in a beautiful brocaded white velvet covered casket, with eleborate silver trimmings. The remains were interred at Oakwood Cemetery, the following gentlemen officiating as bearers: George Stevens, Garry McFeggan, Robert Waite and Bennett Pierce. Carriers, Louis Silberberg, W. D. McEwen, Leavitt Ackley, John Kramer, John Snyder and Mr. Collins.

The obituary confirms that she was the daughter of Reuben E Glover but never names her husband. A search of the census includes too many possibilities to even make a guess. "Only surviving daughter" makes me wonder if she had a sister. She had a brother, L. Edward Glover, and I haven't tracked him down after the 1870 census. Does only surviving mean he had died? (I suspect his name was Lewis Edward Glover.) Family notes say that Reuben also died in 1887 but I have been unable to find an obituary for him.

I have just started working on this branch of the family. I'll be looking for more newspaper articles and digging through the letter collection to see if I can discover more.

The Church at Oaks Corners - Part 3

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Part 1 is here. Part 2. The full series is also available at Ontario County GenWeb.

The Phelps Citizen, May 23, 1889
Sessional Records of the Church at Oaks Corners
(Continued from last week)

List of members of the Union Religious Society of Phelps, Located at Oaks Corners, with time of their admission:

Names Dates

Julia Ann Bush, 1826
Adeline Warner,
Sarah Glover,
Caroline Whipple,
Rhoda Wright,
John W. Klepeattle
Laura Strong,
Selah B. Wilder,
Tobias W. Stoutenburg, 1827
Mary Hill,
Maria VanFleet,
Betsey Burt,
Erastus Burt,
Caroline Porter,
Thankful Glover, [sic]
Betsey Brower,
Richard VanVranken, 1828
Esther VanVranken
Martha Maria Flynn,
Lemuel Trussdale Nichols,
____________ Bevier,
Oris Frazer,
Catherine Frier,
M. Frazer,
Betsey Goodale, 1829
Ann Frazer,
Mrs. Kniffen,
Rufus Goodale,
Mary Ann Glover, 1831
Elvira Armstrong,
Mrs. Morse,
Nancy Moody,
Julius Babcock,
John Wright,
Lucy Wright,
David Pies,
Eleanor Pies,
Catherine Brower,
Maria Brower,
Phoebe Brower,
John Brower,
Frederick Brower,
Betsey Brower,
Abigal Brower,
Julia Hinman,
Charlotte Hinman,
Lydia Hinman,
Lydia Webster,
Ann Eliza Case,
Peter Bruzee,
Reuben W. Stevens,
Dudley L. VanAuken,
Lucinda Crittenden,
Mary N. Doty,
Chloe Humphrey,
Mrs. Roaman Cooper, 1832
Mrs. Philomela Cooper,
David S_tfris,
Lois Cooper,
Rachael Burnett
Rousona Bainbridge,

This finishes up to the time that the church was organized at Vienna.

SOME EARLY MARRIAGES BY REV. C. M. MOSHER.

John Melvin and Catherine Flint, 1815 [or 1816 very hard to read]
Imley Prescott and Maria Cross,
Stuart Parker and Charlotte Gates,
Rufus Streeter and Orpha Brusee
Desbrow Taylor and Mary Jacobs,
Noah Crittenden and Mrs, Shattuck, 1817
Freeman Robers and Rebecca Woolson,
Kellogg and Wetmore,
Robert Halliday and Rhoda Ward,
Thomas Smith and Pamelia Landon,
Wm. Hubbard and Sopia Gates
W. Partridge and Miss Crum
J. Hovey and Polly Harris
Joseph Annis and Sally Widham
Lettie Paine and Salome Phillips,
Daniel Trowbridge and Sally Blenplay
Andrew Haville and Jane Miller,
John Elman and Esther Olmstead,
Thomas Annis and Sarah Brace, 1818
H.D. Williams and Mary A. Bardwell,
John Turnbull and Mary Cahonen,
John Humpgrey and Pollina Wiggins
Eli Dickinson and Mary Pullen,
Name obliterated and Dolly Dickinson,
Daniel Gates and Maria Boyd,
Wm. Parmalee and Atherine Wright, 1819
Harvey Dean and Mary Crosby,
Carpenter and Smith,
Hugh Humphrey and Phoebe Wiggins,
Nathan Raid [or Rald or Bald] and Sally Chase
Daniel Shattack and Chloe Crittenden,

Many of the above names were obliterated and consequently there will be mistakes.

These marriages were all performed by the Rev. Charles Mosher during his pastorate from 1816 to 1819.

There seems to be no record of marriages during the incumbency of pastors Brace and Strong.

It is exceedingly desirable, in this, our centennial year, that as much of our town's past history as possible may be preserved.

An original Town Historical Society with a paid Secretary, would be the proper thing, to insure thorough work and permanency, with preservation of records.

We thus close the hasty glance of our early religious history, and cannot but admire the sturdy manhood, and strict Integrity tenacity of purpose, and conscientious devotion to religious principles, of the noble men and women, who founded and left unto us so rich a heritage.

It would be befitting as we take leave of the century, to erect a suitable monument to their memory, so that in the generations to come, it may be said that we were not "degenerate sons of Noble ancestry." and we enter upon another century, may we be stimulated to higher and nobler endeavors, ever sustaining the right and condemning the wrong, reaching out to a pure and ennobling citizenship.

A PHELPSTONIAN

The Church at Oaks Corners - Part 2

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I continue with the Sessional Records of the Church at Oaks Corners as published in the Phelps Citizen as a series in 1889. Part 1 is here. The full series is also available at Ontario County GenWeb.

 

The Phelps Citizen, May 16, 1889


Sessional Records of the Church at Oaks Corners.
(Continued from last week)

List of members of the Union Religious Society of Phelps, located at Oaks Corners, with time of their admission:

[Names without a date after them had ditto marks for the date above. I cannot get that to format correctly here.]

Lackey Morrow, Elder, Aug 7, 1806
Caleb Case. "
Letitia Harris,
John VanAuken,
Catherine Myers,
Joseph Griffith,
Mary Griffith,
John Griffith,
Jane Baggerly,
Margaret Morrow,
Eunice Seager,
William Hutchinson,
Mary Hutchinson,
Sally Barnard,
Catherine Carae,
Ebenezer Fields,
Anna Deit,
Mathew Denniston, Elder
Henry Farbush,
Phoebe Farbush, 1807
Elizabeth Howell 1806
Phoebe Doty,
Mercy Benton 1807
Esther Hobart, 1808
Caleb Phillips,
Sally Phillips,
Walter Norris,
Mary Moffatt,
Rahannah Hall,
Nancy Maynard,
Osee Crittenden, Elder
Lydia Maxwell,
Abraham D. Spoor, 1809
Amy Merry,
Irene Cooley,
Polly Parker,
Mary Moore,
Amanda Flint,
Caroline Melvin,
Fanny Bannister,
Temperence Jones,
Polly Woodard,
Hannah Moore,
Jacob Brazee,
Bildad Brooks, 1810
Rahannah Glover,

An intermission occurs of four years to the next admission.

Hannah Grover, 1814
Seth Chase, 1815
Letty Barden, 1812
George VanAuken, Elder 1814
Jamison Glover, 1815
Hamilton Bell, 1816
Thomas Bruce,
Sophia Bruce,
Elijah Case,
Cephas Field,
Ruth Hudson,
Lydia Taylor.
Laura Mosher, 1817
Mercy Humphrey,
Eunice Lang,
Margaret VanAuken,
Abigal Winter,
Busnell B. Downs,
Eunice Chase,
Enoch Wing, Elder,
Daniel Trowbridge, Elder,
Robert J. Griffith,
Maria Prescott,
Sabrina Webster,
John Partridge, 1818
Sally Trowbridge,
Reuben Stevens,
Mrs. Stevens,
James VanAuken,
Elizabeth VanAuken,
Freelove Beals,
Elizabeth Griffith
Mary Shattuck,
Mrs. Rogers,
Electa Partridge,
Sarah Ashley,
Thomas Eckley,
John Rose,
Susan Moore,
Anna Hubbard, 1819
Lucy Pullen,
Theodore Partridge, Elder,
Submit Brown,
*John Gates, 1808
*Archelaus Gates 1810
Arena Staats, 1816
*Deborah Flint, 1808
Lucena VanAuken, 1820
Loa Wells,
Jane Rees,
Sarah Rees,
Mrs. Clark,
Charles W. Glover, Elder,
Erastus Lovett,
William Frisbie,
Elizabeth Frisbis,
Elias W. Frisbie,
Sally C. Deming,
Abigal Glover,
Henry Hubbard,
Rhoda Crosby,
Jabez Joslyn,
Nancy Young,
Minerva Walt,
Abigal Baldwin,
Lucy Phillips,
Eliza Wing,
Ninera E. Glover,
Richard Smith,
Hannah Smith,
Elizabeth Disbrow,
Mary Hubbard,
Maria Paralee,
Persis Dickinson,
Jerusha Benjamin,
Mary Case,
*Chairty Humphrey, 1815
*Betsey Bennett,
Abel B. Hobart, 1820
Sophronia Gould,
Lovica Bigelow,
Betsey Stevens,
Mary Bedell,
Elizabeth Bedell,
John Jones,
Orrilla Grover,
Betty Densmore,
Mary Smith 1821
Harriet Brace,
Charles Yale,
Sally Yale,
Luana Bedell,
Charity Stevens,
Robert Harris,
Polly Glover,
Miller Eddy,
Lemerce Glover,
Milan Glover,
Samuel Glover,
Conway Wing,
Sarah Crosby,
Alfred D. Crosby,
George Bedell,
Mary Ann Williams,
Benjamin F. Hough
Mehitable Sumner,
Rebecca Phillips,
Elizabeth Humphrey,
Robert Cross,
George W. Glover,
Peter Cook, 1822
Rachel Cook,
Mary Hathaway,
Catherine Cook,
Nellie Kanouse
Silas Hathaway,
Sarah Beeman,
Diadema Brown,
Louisa Baker,
Experience Field,
Benoni Grover,
Enoch Eddy, Elder,
Samson Loyd,
Joanna Russell, (now Sheckels,)
Roana Nichols,
Harriet Hall,
Minerva Hickey,
Zachariah Drumb,
Hannah Drumb,
Caty Hathaway,
Jacob Hickey,
Francis M. Lansing,
Susannah Lansing,
Olive Burnett,
Samuel Wright,
Isaac Hathaway,
Elizabeth Simmons, (now Green,)
Jacob Cooper,
Jacopa Hovey,
Mary Hovey,
George Kanouse
Betsey Kanouse,
Ann Patterson,
Persis Baker,
Murana Hoburt,
Mary Lane,
Nancy Ford,
Parmela Foster,
John Whipple, Elder,
Elizabeth Hibbard, 1823
Asa Hovey,
Almira Hovey,
Ruth Hubbard,
Maria Guilford,
Mary Bigelow,
Peter Brower,
Catherine Brower,
John Brower,
Joseph Brower,
_inche Brower,
Joseph Brower,
Leah Brower,
Abram Crumb,
Catherine Crumb,
Abigal Wright,
Damaris Hall,
Catherine Christian,
Sophia Schutt,
Elizabeth Bruzee,
Lurena Sears,
Lucretia Bruzzee,
Rachael VanVoorhees
Sally Monet,
Peter VanBlaircum,
Mary VanBlaircum,
Enoch Crosby,
Nancy Colton,
Wealthy Burgess,
_10 in commision at this time.
Asahel Bannister,
Polly Bannister,
William Butler,
Esther Butler,
Benjamin Heartwell,
Jane Heartwell,
Eli Dickinson,
Abigal Parks,
Jacob Cook,
Harriet Stewart,
Diantha Lewis,
_ethuel Dodd,
Anna Dodd,
Eunice Merrill,
Nancy Gates,
Lucy Kellogg,
Sarah Dickinson, 1824
David G, Monet,
Jacob Hollenbeck,
David Shirrill, 1825
Elizabeth Shirrill,
Robert Allen,
Andrew Robison,
Jacob Gaul,
Darius Seager,
Mary Spafford,
Phoebe Stephenson,
Mrs. Whipple,
Girty Christler,
Sarah Lyons,
Mary Jane Morrow,
Dolly Covil,
Eleanor Bartholf, 1826
Winans Bush,

The Church at Oaks Corners - Part1

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Part 1 is here. The full series is also available at Ontario County GenWeb.

 

I have spent many hours reading old newspapers this summer. Three branches of my family were all in Ontario County, New York in the early 1800's, with the Hall's and Glover's settling in the town of Phelps at Oaks Corners. This is the only place other than family notes that I have ever found a reference to my gr-great-grandmother, Louisa Glover! I have found many other names of persons I know I am related to and I'm still exploring my file to see if any others are there. I hope that others find their families listed here.

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The Phelps Citizen. [Phelps, Ontario, New York. No author name with article.]
Thursday, May 9, 1889

Sessional Records of the Church at Oaks Corners

A synopsis of the same will only be attempted. I have been unable to obtain any sessional records, as such, till April 1st. 1814, at which time the Society was transformed into a Presbyterian Church. Therefore, the records, printed In the business records from 1804-1814, must suffice.

The record in question opens with a written confession of faith and covenant, as held by the Presbyterian Church. The first recorded meeting, was held at the house of Thaddeus Collins, April 1813.

Resolved, That the church adopt the Presbyterian standards and form of government. Dr, Peter Woodward was appointed delegate to Presbytery of Geneva, to present the notion of the church.

Said action was presented at a meeting of Presbytery, April 23d, 1813, at Housoye, and the church was made a constituent member of Geneva Presbytery.

Rev. Mr. Powell , as far as I know, was the only officiating pastor from 1805 up to this time, 1813.

Lackey Morrow, Peter Woodward, Mathew Denniston and John Burnham were the first board of ruling elders.

A meeting was held at the union school house in Phelps to consider a call to the Rev. Mr. Barritt. Committee: John Burnham, Moses Youngs, Joseph Griffith, M. Denulaton, Thaddeus Collins, Caleb Case, John Griffith, Joseph Hall and Thadeus Oaks.

This committee did not meet with sufficient success, resulting in a failure to call Mr. Barritt.

At the next meeting, August 14th, 1814, the Rev. Ambrose Porter presided, and undoubtedly was the officiating minister, as his name appears as moderator of the session for some length of time.

Peter Woodward was dismissed to join the church at Gorham. George VanAuken was admitted membership, on profession, October 2d, 1814.

During this period John Burham was clerk of session.

At a church meeting, May 14th, 1815, Joshua King and Caleb Case were chosen elders. Charity Humphrey and Betsey Burnett were received into the church. Anthony VanAuken and wife dismissed to join the church in Lyons. September 12th, 1816, Rev. Charles Mosher was Installed as pastor.

December 11th, 1816, Cephas Field, Ruth Hodson and Lydia Hindman were admitted.

January 26th, 1817, Simeon VanAuken was dismissed to join a church in Wolcott.

May 4th, 1817, Lucinda Richards, Louisa Baker and Mercey Humphrey were admitted to the church.

May 9th, 1817, Maria Prescott, and Salmira Webster. Reuben Bardwell and Robert J. Griffith, were received January 16th, 1818.

A number were dismissed to join a new church in the north-west part of the town, Brewer, Post, Sears, VanBlarnacom and others.

May 17th, 1818, James VanAuken, Mary Shattuck and Mr. Rogers were admitted to the chrch.

August 1st, 1819, received Theodore Partridge and Summit Brown.

Theodore Partridge was a school teacher in Phelps, and became a ruling elder, and prominent in church affairs many years. He was clerk of the session many years. His fine work is still to be seen on the books.

The resignation of Rev. Charles Mosher was accepted September 20th, 1819.

Rev. Samuel Brace was ordained and installed December 29th, 1819. Present, Rev, Axtell, Clark, Stephen Porter, Townsend, Pomeroy, Merrill, Bacon.

January 16th, 1820, received into the church Lucena VanAuken, Loa Wells, Jane and Susan Rees, Mrs. Clark, Charles W. Glover, and Erastus Lonett, William Frisbie and wife, Elias W. Frisbie, Sally C. Deming, and Abigail Glover.

March 23d, 1820, Doctor William Frisbie was chosen Deacon, and Enoch Wing, Daniel Trowbridge, Theodore Partridge, Elders.

Jabez Joslyn, Nancy Young, Minerva Wait, Lucy Phillips, Eliza Wing, Abgail Baldwin, Vinera Glover, were admitted. The names of Charity Stephens, Mary and Elizabeth Bedell appear. Cases of discipline occurred which were conducted in a straight forwrd manly manner, to positive results.

November 24th, 1820, Rev. Mr Brace baptized Christopher, Augustus, Caleb, Lorenzo, and Sophia Dickenson, children of Fanny Bannister, also Samuel B. an infant of Robert J. and Elizabeth Griffith

March 23d, 1821, Elder Nathan Denniston and wife were dismissed to join the church at Sodus.

April 22d, 1821, Charity Stevens, Robert Harris, Polly Glover, Miller Eddy, Louisa Glover, Milan Glover, Samuel Glover, Conway D. Crosby, were admitted to the church.

August 25th, 1821 Charles Yale was elected elder.

November 13th, 1821, received into the church, Mehitable Sumner, Rebecca Phillips, Elizabeth Humphrey, Robert Cross, George Glover.

February 4d, 1822, Enoch Eddy, Benoni Grover, Harriet Hall, and others.

May 12th, 1822, received into the church, Olive Burnett, Susannah Lansing.

August 11th, 1822, received on profession, Jacob Cooper and Elizabeth Simons.

November 7th, 1822, by S. W. Brace, baptized Willard, child of Henry Farbush; also Nathan, son of Thaddeus and Fanny Oaks.

April 27th, 1823, received into the church, Asahel Bannister, Polly Banister, William Butler, Esther Butler, Benjamin Heartwell, Eli Dickinson, Abigal Parks, Mrs. Harriet Stewart, Jacob and Diantha Lewis.

The Rev. Samuel W. Brace closed his labors with the church February 8th, 1824.

November 10th, 1834, the Rev. Henry P. Strong was installed pastor of the church. Present, Rev's Stockton, Larndsbury, Lansing, Axtell, Pomroy, Wm. Eddy.

October 12th, 1826, Samuel Wright and Charles W. Glover, were chosen Elders, and Doctor Winens Bush, Deacon. Presbytery, Seneca Falls, February 4th, 1830

STEPHEN PORTER, Moderator.

May 10th, 1831, the relation existing between the Union Religious of Phelps, and Presbyterian Society of Vienna, and the Rev. H. P. Strong, is dissolved.

The persons named as follows, constitnted [sic] a new church at Vienna: Lackey Morrow, (Elder,) Richard Van Vranken. Esther his wife, John, Lucy, and Mary Wright, Ann Frazier, Enoch Wing, (Elder,) Elizabeth Bulkley, Rufus Goodale, Samuel Wright, Daniel Peer, David G. Monett, Francis M. Lansing, A. D. Crosby, Ann Johnson, Sally Beman, Robert J. Griffith, E. Willard Frisbie, Minerva Wait, Jane McCormac, Anny Merry, Nancy Gates, Rhoda Crosby, Elizabeth Frisbis, Walter Laidlow, Loa Wells, Orres Frazer, David Sherrill, Wynan Bush, Robert Allen, Elizabeth Hibbard, Julia A. Bush, Mary J. Morrow, Margaret Morrow, Elizabeth Sherrill, Elizabeth Griffith, Polly Woodward, Darius Seager, Eunice Seager, Eunice Wilson, Sarah Deming, Maria Flynn, Wm. H. Thomson, Catherine and Sally Crumb, Andrew Robison, Sophia Schutt, Joseph Bronson, Sarah, Catherine and Mary Brower, Ellen Poe, Joseph Griffith, Peter and John Brower, Cyntha Brower, Lydia Taylor, Julia Hindman, Charlotte and Lydia Hindman, Mary Harmon, Jane Laidlow, Nancy Moody.

The above persons were constituted into a church at Vienna. In addition the following persons were dismissed June 4th, 1831:

George, Betsey, Phoebe, John and Frederick Brown, Betsey, Charlotte and Abigal Brown, Lucretia Bruzee, Elizabeth Goodale, Anna Morse, Anna Hubbard, Wm. and Mary Hutchinson, Mrs. Guilford, Enoch Crosby, Tobias Mercy, Mary Sarah Stoutenburg, and Catherine Loomis, to the Vienna church. Eighty four in all.

The wholesale emigration to Phelps nearly stranded the old church. We may well imagine their feelings, with Minister and some Elders, and a large membership gone. But with courage undaunted, the remnant proceeded to hold up the banner.

June 22d, 1831, Asahel Bannister and Enoch Eddy were chosen Elders. Cha's Glover and Daniel Trowbridge, Deacons.

July 31, received into the church, Othniel Hall, Peter Brizee, Sally Brizee, Eliza Bigelow, Dudley L VanAuken, Reuben Worthy Stevens, Mary Doty, Elwin Thompson, Elizabeth Brown, Lucinda Crittenden, Chloe Humphrey.

April 8th, 1832, Eli Dickenson was chosen Elder, Osee Crittenden and Reuben Stevens, Deacons.

September 1832, Rev. Wm. R. Betts was ordained and installed pastor.

John Whipple elected Elder January 20th, 1833.

Osee Crittenden and George VanAuken elected Elders July 25d, 1833.

The pastoral labors of Wm. R. Betts closed April 14th, 1834.

Rev. Isaac Crabbe appears on the record, July 13th, 1834. At this point the records are missing from page 70 to 93. 1836, Isaac Crabbe is still pastor, but closed his labors in the autumn.

November 27th, 1836, Hiram Armstrong was received by profession into the church.

Wm. Young chosen Elder February 16th, 1837.

August 27th, 1837, were received into the church, Sylvanus Burtis, Oscar Heartwell, Victoria Bannister and others.

Rev. Ezra Scoville installed pastor Febraury 20th, 1838.

March 11th, 1838, Cotton Dickenson, I. Clinton Stevens, Catlin Webster, ordained Ruling Elders.

September 7th, 1840, Rev. Mr. Scoville closed his labors.

February 15th, 1842, Rev. Mr. Everett installed.

I. C. Stevens, November 17th, 1842, was dismissed, at his request, to join the church at Vienna.

May 26th, 1843, Hiram Armstrong was ordained Elder.

Twenty years elapsed without any more additions to the Eldership.

Rev. Mr. Everett was succeed by Rev. J. R. Moser in 1843, he by John R. Young in 1847, A. G. Moore in 1849, Rev. Ira Ingram 1853, Chester 1857, Stoutenburg 1860, A. T. Young 1864, twelve years, Rev. Mr. Werner 1876, Rev. Mr. Salmon 1880, Mr Richardson 1884, Rev Samuel Murdock 1887.