LIVINGSTON COUNTY
                    PERSONAL SKETCHES OF TOWN OF AVON
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AVON

Abbey John Po South Avon, grain farmer and stock dealer, 140 acres, has been highway commissioner; parents Lyman and Hannah Abbey, who came from Massachusetts, settled 1814

Arnold William N. po. Livonia Center, teacher born Providence RI, Aug. 3, 1856;parents George and Abby Arnold, settled 1872; wife Nellie Gilbert, born Conesus.

Beckwith Jeremiah p.o. East Avon, grain and stock farmer, 260 acres; father Seth Beckwith, was born Ct and an early settler, mother Thankful Seymour.

Bronson Emily p.o. East Avon, grain and stock dealer, 157 acres, born Sherburne, Chenango co. Settled 1858, married Dec. 10,1860, died March 18,1868, on the steamer “Magnolia” Ohio river; children one, May.

Bryan L H p. o. East Avon, grain farmer, 132 acres, born Avon Feb. 17, 1840; father Amasa Bryan; wife Nora Anderson, born Chenango co. Married 1870; children three, Allen A, William M., Amasa.

Beckwith Dwight M pl Avon, dairy farmer, 138 acres, born Avon 1852; father Russell Beckwith, was supervisor 1863-4, was active in raising troops for the late war, died Oct. 25, 1864;granfather Seth Beckwith.

Bristol Albert G p. o. East Avon, grain farmer and stock dealer, 128 acres. Born Canaan. Columbia Co. born 1812, settled 1836, has been assessor six years; parents Eliphalet and Lucy Bristol; wife Miranda Lockwood, born Canaan, married 1835;children five.

Brown Joseph p. o. Avon, manufacturer and dealer in boots and shoes, born June 28, 1838, settled 1879; parents William and Lovina Brown; wife Angeline Gallagher, married Jan. 7, 1864; children two, Ellsworth, Edwin J.

Bronson John Henry p. o. Avon, proprietor railroad eating house, born Livonia Oct. 27, 1842[looks like a 4] has been village treasurer; parents Chauney and Permelia Bronson; grandfather Elnathan Bronson; wife Margaret E Hadley, born Rochester, married 1872.

Cole George H. p. o. Avon, farmer and ice dealer, 30 acres, born 1824, settled 1856; father Timothy Cole; wife Susan Gillett; children three, Julius, Clara A, Kittie.

Chapel Richard R p. o. East Avon, dealer in agricultural implements, born Sept. 7, 1814; father Richard Chapel, an early settler; wife Marietta Thompson; father David Thompson; agent for the Syracuse Chilled Plow Co. south Bend, Ind. Iron Works, and for Walter A Wood’s mower, reaper and self binder.

Clendening William p. o. Avon, grain and stock farmer, 452 acres, born Canada 1835, settled 1850, is present excise commissioner; father Alex. Clendening; wife Sophia Hall, born Bronson Hill; children two, Frank, Eugene.

Chappell Harlow p. o. East Avon, farmer and dealer in eggs and poultry, 12 acres, born Avon 1832, was state enumerator 1875; father Harvey Chapel of Ct.; wife Harriet Mead, born Michigan; children three

Chappell W T p. o. south Lima, stock and grain farmer, 237 acres, born on lot 108 Avon, Aug. 22, 1810, has been assessor and highway commissioner; parents Enos and Olive Chappell of Sangerfield, Mass; wife Julia A Ransom, born Plainville, Ohio.

Collins Martin p. o. South Lima, farmer, grain and stock dealer, 44 acres, born Livonia, 1855; wife Elizabeth Dalton, married 1879.

Carter William p. o. Avon, attorney and counselor, born England, July 28, 1848, settled 1872, has been justice of the peace, read law with judge Morgan of Rochester, was admitted 1879; wife Emma Andrews; children one.

Dailey Thomas, p. o. Avon, farmer, 60 acres, born rush, Monroe Co. June 9, 1806, settled 1869, has been justice of the peaces, highway commissioner and overseer of the poor; parents Thomas and Margaret Dailey, who settled in town of Rush 1800; wife Lovina L Whitney; children four; Euphemis, George W, Hiram David, Lois Adelaide.

Dusinberre Charles B p. o. East Avon, saw and cider mills, 16 acres, born Ulster Co. 1828, settle d1837; parents Samuel and Elenor Adusinberre; wife Martha Gillett, born Lima, married May 1868; children I, Mary G.

Davis James p. o. Avon farmer, 3 acres born Otsego Co. 1802, settled 1820; father Robert Davis, an early settler; wife Sophia Herrington; children six.

Davis E H. p. o. Avon publisher “Livingston co Herald” and postmaster.

Fisk Frederick B. p. o. Avon, cotton broker, did business in Memphis, Tenn. born 1819, died Oct. 28 1868; father Ebemezer Fisk; wife Lucy Fisk, born Memphis Tenn.; children three, Frederick B. Jr. Walter, Sarah.

Gray Dr. John W p. o. Avon physician and surgeon, born New York 1833, settled 1856, read medicine with Dr. James R Wood of New York city, and A C Campbell of Livingston Co. attended lectures and was graduated from the university of NY city; first wife Augusta E Cole, born Bennington, Vt. second wife Elizabeth W Fowler, born Batavia, NY.

Gilbert Charles S p. o. East Avon, custom and merchant miller, born England 1817, settled 1855; parents Charles and Hannah Gilbert; wife Mary Clark; children six, John, Harriet, Martha, Charles, Arthur, Alfred.

Hulbert Joel C. p. o. Avon physician and surgeon, born Fort Ann NY Nov. 12, 1813/15 settled 1849 studied with Dr. Abner Davis, attended lectures and was graduated from the Eclectic Medical College of Pa.; wife Jennie Trimmer, born Ontario Co.

Henry Horace, p. o. Avon, carriage manufacturer, born England 1848, settled 1871, builds carriages, sleighs, wheelbarrows, lumber wagons and cutters, all work promptly done; parents Horace and Mary Henry, wife Harriet F Orman, born England 1850.married 1873; children five; parents William and Eliza Orman.

Harris William J. p. o. East Avon, farmer 163 acres, born Duchess Co. Oct. 6, 1827, settled 1830/50, has been assessor two terms; parents Joseph W, and Rachel Harris; wife Mary Wilbur; children four, Inez M., Erastus C, Edward J, Eliza R; father Ephraim Wilbur.

Hogmire Austin, p. o. south Avon, farmer 132 acres, born Avon April 11, 1824, has been assessor; father Conrad Hogmire; grandfather Jonas Hogmire who purchased 13,000 acres of land in Avon and sent his tow sons to make first settlements; wife Margaret Van Ess; children two, Frank A, Emma L.

Huestin Frank p. o. East Avon, farmer, 3 acres, born Avon May 17, 1834; parents James C and Charlotte Huestin.

Hanchett Erastus, p. o. East Avon, farmer, 47 acres, born Honeoye Falls, settled 1864, was sergeant company B 8th NY Cavalry; parents Daniel and Mary Hanchett; wife Ettie Martin; children three, George, Freddie, Daniel.

Hovey Marvin p. o. East Avon, farmer 170 acres, born Lima Oct. 5, 1811; wife Phebe Brown, born New Jersey; children seven, Henry M, Celestia E, Millard F., Edward J., George R, Malvina T, Marshfield P.

Hillman Silas p. o. East Avon, farmer 230 acres, born Lowville, Lewis Co. NY settled 1834? ; Parents David and Lucinda Hillman who settled on this farm in 1834 who settled on this farm in 1884.

Huston Alexander, p. o. Geneseo, farmer 300 acres, Ireland 1801?, settled May15, 1833; father David Huston, who died 1867 aged 85 year; mother Jane Huston who died 1868 aged 71 years; wife Sarah Madell, married 1870; children five, Alexander, Jane, Nancy, Jemima, Sarah.

Hillman John Y p. o. Avon, farmer 122 acres, born Lewis county Nov. 16, 1816, settled 1833;faterh David Hillman, born Martha’s Vineyard; mother Lucinda Cole, born Vt.

Hillman S. p. o. East Avon farmer

Johnson Leiceater pod Avon, farmer, 96 acres born on lot 203, Avon 1834, is present assessor; father Leiceater Johnson, who settled with his father David Johnson 1800; wife Ann Jeanette Hart, born Mt. Morris, married 1861.

Jenks Dr. James E p. o. East Avon, Physician and surgeon, born East Avon Aug 11, 1812?, settled 1856. studied medicine with GW Hanna of East Mendon NY. Attended lectures and was graduated from New York City medical college 1856.

Johnson Seymour p. o. Avon, farmer 350 acres, born on this farm 1832; father Leicester Johnson, who came here with his father 1806; mother Julia A Bicknell; brother E Johnson, mayor of Buffalo; wife Anna B Wilson.

Jenks Mary L p. o. East Avon, farmer, 120 acres, born Ogden, Monroe Co.; parents Aaron and Lois Barber; children two, William, Aaron, Louisa M.

Knowles Calvin, p. o. Avon, lawyer, had been justice of the peace and town clerk.

Knowles Paul settled 1808; wife Betsey Knowles, settled 1806, married 1811, settled on present homestead 1815.

Kellogg Francis p. o. South Avon, farmer, 183 acres, born Caledonia May 11 1824, is justice of the peace, had held office 12 years; wife Helen M Hogmire, married 1855;children five; father John Kellogg, was born at Colchester Ct. 1792, settled 1811, came on foot and drove an ox team.

Kennard W W p. o. Avon printer, born Canada Dec. 2, 1856, settle 1878; wife Ida E Brundage, born NY, married July 8, 1879; parents; Richard and Jane Kennard, born England, and are residents of Wayne Co.

Knowles Miss A E p. o. Avon, farmer.

Landon Cortez p. o. East Avon, farmer, 130 acres, born on this farm Nov. 6, 1839, is present assessor; parents Egbett and Marilla Dorman Landon; wife Sarah Warner born Lima; children four, Louise, Mabel, Walter and an infant.

Landon Egbert, p. o. East Avon, retired farmer, 80 acres, born Stockbridge, Mass. 1810, settled 1812; parents Luther and Arachel Landon; first wife Marilla Dorman, 2nd Harriet Davidson; children four, Helen, Cortez, Giles, Electra.

Low William P p. o. South Avon. Farmer 126 acres, born Ovid, Seneca Co. Oct. 15, 1823, settled 1837, has been excise commissioner, census enumerator 1875 and is present assessor; father Garret Low, born NJ; wife Prudence A Fuller, married 1845

Lacy Ephraim, p. o. Scottsville, farmer, 300 acres, born Orange Co. Mar. 17, 1788, died Feb. 23, 1866?[dates hard to read] has been highway commissioner and assessor; children four, Volney, Mary Ann, Daniel, Charlotte, who died 1841.

Lacy L A p. o. Avon, grain, hop and stock farmer 38 acres, born Perry, Wyoming co. Jan. 12, 1844, settled 1871; parents David and Lucy Lacy who settled 1848;wofe O,pgeme Eggleston. ,arroed Pct/ 27, 1869; children three, Charles E, Willie E, George E.

Lyth Christopher, p. o. Avon, brick and tile manufacturer, born England, settled 1862, parents Francis and Ann Lyth.

Millliman J S p. o. East Avon, blacksmtih 4 1/2 acres, born Ohio1825, settled 1831; father Hiram Milliman as early settler ; first wife Adaline Case; children three; second wife Margaret Barlow; children one.

McPherson Daniel p. o. Avon, retired farmer, 150 acres, born Delhi, Delaware co. Aug 17, 1804?, settled 1815, has been Captain of Militia, supervisor highway commissioner and assessor; wife Jane Calder. Born Ct. settle 1810, married 1828; children four, James A, John R, Daniel, Jane K, who died Oct. 3, 1877.

McPherson Joseph H, born York 1840, was sergeant and 2nd Lieutenant 5th NY Calvary, was wounded at Stevenburgh, Va. Oct. 1863 and died in Washington a few days afterwards, was in sixteen battles with 5th NY Cavalry, is buried in the cemetery in Avon.

McPherson JR p. o. and residence Washington DC born York has been state senator of NJ an d is now US senator of NJ and chairman naval senate committee; wife Miss Gregory, born Buffalo; children two.

McPherson JA p. o. Avon, superintendent national stock yards at depot NY city, was in 15th? NY Independent Battery, and quartermaster at New Orleans, captain NY Cav., was commissioned col. was assistant provost marshal of general defenses south of the Potomac, and was wounded in battle of Carter’s farm. Va.

Newman I R p. o. East Avon, proprietor East Avon Hotel, born Lima June 24, 1816;parents Joel and Jerusha Newman who settled 1860?; wife Catherine Covert, born near Hudson, died Aug. 23, 1872; children three, Smith H, W S, Isadore L.

Nowlen G H p. o. Avon, farmer 30 acres, born Avon 1825, has been assessor and village trustee; father Asa Nowles who settled 1812; wife Helen Fowler, born Steuben Co. married Dec. 26, 1854; children two, H. L, George F.

Nott Henry A p. o. East Avon, retired, born England 1816, settled 1840, has been justice of sessions and justice of the peace sixteen years; wife Mary Ashley, born Genesee Co.; children one HW A.

Nash Edwin A p. o. Avon, lawyer, born Lower Canada, settled 1842, was district attorney of Livingston Co. 1870-76 and was elected county judge 1878; wife Frances A. Morgan, born Lima, married 1863; children one.

Pierson F B p. o. East Avon, farmer and stock raiser, 250 acres born Avon Nov. 22, 1806; father Joseph Pierson, born Ct., settled 1797 on lot 68, died Dec. 10, 1843; mother Sarah Pierson, died Sept. 17, 1810?; wife Frances Janette Gibson, born Cobleskill NY; children two, Sarah A., Frances Janette; parents Kasson and Sabrina Gibson, who died the former Aug 6, 1850, and the latter Aug. 24, 1861.

Pearson Hiram p. o. Avon, farmer, 100 acres, born Avon Sept 21, 1805; parents Jesse and Lydia Pearson, born Vt. settled on lot 68 and died the former Jan. 10, 1847, and latter Jan. 12, 1849, in her 88th yr.; wife Lovina Hendee, born Sudbury, Vt. married Oct. 3, 1827; children two, Annette, amaryllis; parents Ephriam and Lovina Hendee who settled 1810.

Pearson S B p. o. East Avon, farmer 70 acre, born Avon Oct. 24? 1815, has been assessor seven years and highway commissioner two years; father Ira Pearson was born 1793, settled on lot 113, 1795, died Feb. 13,1850; wife Emily chapel, born Avon 1825?., married 1843;children four; father John Chapel

Potter Ira B. p. o. Avon, engineer, born Avon 1839, father G D Potter; wife M. Clendening, Married 1857; children Emma L.

Pattee William E p. o. Avon proprietor Pattee House, born NH 1812, settled May 1, 1840, has been superintendent of schools and justice of the peace; father Savory Pattee; wife Irena L Brown, born Lima; children two Lydia Alice, Albertina Louisa.

Palmer G T p. o. East Avon, farmer merchant postmaster and dealer in stock, 100 acres, born Ct. settled 1828;father David h Palmer; grandfather David Palmer who was killed at Fort Griswold Ct. 1782.

Primer D W p. o. Avon.

Rogers George B p. o. Avon, farmer 78 acres, born Avon 1840.; father John Rogers, born Colchester, Ct. settled 1828; wife Ellen E. McKenzie, born Caledonia; children four, Willie L, George B. Ella E, Charles W.

Rose H M. pos Fowlerville, farmer born Geneseo 1835; parents Conklin and Eliza Rose, settle 1833; wife Clarissa A Griswold, born Coneaus, married 1859; children one Frederick H.

Ryan Michael p. o. East Avon, farmer 6 1/2 acres, born Nov. 11, 1807, settled 1851; parents Michael and Catherine Ryan; wife Hannah Clancey; children five, Catherine, Mary, Michael Jr. Bridget, Ellen.

Stevens Edwin I p. o. Avon Springs, farmer 205 acres, born Orleans co. March 5, 1834, settled 1863, is present assessor; father David Stevens, born Vt. 1793, died Nov. 2, 1865/3;mother Maria P Stevens, born 1802, died Nov. 13, 1879; wife Julia B Deming, married 1863, died June 22 1875; children two, Andrus d, John d.

Smedley Dr. L G p. o. Avon Springs, magnetic physician, 23 acres, born West Bloomfield, settle 1860/9; wife Emily J Culver, married Oct. 25, 1855; children five

Smith Thomas p. o. south Avon, farmer 128 acres, born England Apr. 6,1806, settled 1850?; parents Edward and Betsey Smith; wife Lucy Fridd, born England; children five Anna, Betsey, Mary, John, George.

Sherman Hiram S p. o. East Avon, farmer 196 acres, born Duchess Co. 1836, settled Jan. 6, 1880, has been assessor and collector in duchess Co.; father Hiram Sherman who died 1875?; great grandfather built the Quaker meeting houses on Quaker Hall 120 years ago; wife Martha E Denton, born Duchess Co. married 1856 children 6.

Sherman Howland p. o. East Avon, farmer 163 acres, born Pawling, Duchess Co., Apr. 17, 1822, settled 1852; father Henry Sherman; grandfather Abial Sherman; great grandfather Benj. Sherman who settled in 1764 and had three sons in the Rev.. War; wife Mary Price born Monroe Co. 1824, married 1847; children three.

Stapley Seaman p. o. Avon, farmer 100 acres, born Co. Kent England, 1820, settled 1849; parents Charles and Jane Stapley; wife Catherine Durey; children three

Torrance M D. p. o. East Avon, farmer 130 acres born Yates Co. 1817, settle 1837; parents Richard and Elizabeth Torrance; wife Eliza J Bryan, born Avon; children three, Floyd R, Belle A, Edith D.

Thompson LW p. o. East Avon, farmer, 20 acres, born Cherry Valley, 1832; parents Philo and Rachel Thompson has been assistant revenue assessor two years, notary public two terms and justice of the peace eight years; wife Sarah E. Chappell, married 1860/3? Children three.

Vaness Moses A. p. o. Avon, retired, 1/4 acre. Born Canada East, March 2, 1811, was in the Florida war, company D, 4th Reg. of Inf.; wife Sarah Jane Darrow; children four, Moses A; Mary, Frederick, William.

Webb James C. p. o. Avon, farmer, born Rochester Sept. 3, 1826?, settled Arp. 1872; parents Charles an d Mahala Webb.; wife Elizabeth Mann; children one, Maud.

Wiard Henry p. o. East Avon, farmer, 97 acres. Born Avon 1815, has been commissioner of highways fifteen years; parents Thomas and Susan Wiard who settled 1807; first wife Caroline Palmer; second wife Amanda Landon; children two, Julia, Frederick.

Wiard Hon Mathew p. o. East Avon, farmer 65 acres has been commissioner of highways, justice of the peace, member of Legislature two terms 1861-62.and supervisor; parents Thomas and Susan Wiard who settled 1804.

Whaley D B p. o. East Avon, farmer 68 acres, born Avon on lot 111, 1840; father Daniel B Whaley; wife Louisa M Calvert, married 1862; children two, Catherine L John B.

Wright Norman p. o. Avon, farmer 61 acres, born on this farm. 1831;father Jasper Wright settled 1827; wife Harriet Covert, born Lima 1836; children three.

Wright Herman p. o. Avon, farmer 141 acres, born on lot 84, 1844; parents Jasper an d Clarissa Wright who settled on lot 102; wife Ida M. Cook; children two, Carl C and Jasper H.

Wright Elwyn R p. o. Avon undertaker, born Webster, Monroe Co. settle Feb. 1880; father Charles s. Wright; wife Alice Willard, born Webster, Monroe county; children one, Charlie.

Whiting E J p. o. Avon, boot and shoe dealer, is President of the village, born Gullford, Chenango Co. Sept 18,1828?[hard to read date] ; parents John and Roxanna Whiting; wife Eliza E Mahar; children one Charles F.

Wadsworth Asabel W p. o. Avon, farmer 26 acres, born Avon 1815, has been highway commissioner and overseer of the poor; father Ezekiel Wadsworth; grandfather Gad Wadsworth who took up 500 acres of land on which the springs are located, wife Mary Ann Chase, born Avon; children four.

Waldo Reuben G p. o. Avon Manufacturer of all kinds of carriages, lumber wagons, democrat wagons, etc. ;father Reuben also who settled 1815; wife Mary E Avery born Avon married 1864/54? Children four, Frank, Minnie, Mabel, Charles.
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