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GENEALOGY
— OF THK
ELDERKIN FAMILY
WITH INTERMARRIAGES.
Containing Familv Rkcords from John 1st, who camk from
England in A. D. 1637 and Located in Massachusetts,
Through Ten Generations to 18S6; with Bio-
graphical Sketches of nearly all and
Present Address of the Living
Adult Members of the
Family. Also,
AN APPENDIX,
Containing a few of the Author's Original Articles on
Theories of Science, Pathology and Theology.
— BY —
Dyer White Elderkin,
PITTSBURGH, PA.
PRESS OF Fisher, Stewart & Co., Limited.
1888.
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1212686
PREFACE.
IN presenting this work on Genealogy to the relatives and friends
of the Elderkiu family niy motives were entirely superior to any
# money interest. For many years I have had an unceasing desire
to know the origin, progress, and mental and moral standing of our
people. In them I had observed a class of uniform characteristic
elements which, on investigation, are found to extend through the
whole line of Ten Generations. To know why and how these pecu-
liar traits of character can be held intact through so many intermar-
riages is a matter of interest to every thinking mind. A retrospective
view of the noble acts and deeds of one's ancestors has a tendency to
inspire a spirit of emulation. A knowledge of the importance of
marrying into families of equal breed, blood and grade of physical,
mental and moral development cannot be too strongly impressed
upon the minds of the young. Wherever there is a cross into a lower
class of people the children suffer a loss in some respect. Purity of
blood from scrofula and consumption is a matter not to be overlooked
any more than intellectuality, education, honesty, energy, industry,
economy, morality and humanity ; all of which combine to make a
great and good person. A careful study of characters described in
this work, it is hoped, will have a tendency to guide the feet of the
young into paths of peace and prosperity ; to encourage the middle
aged to hold fast to their integrity and manhood, and the aged to pass
down in peace and quietude to the final resting place of all.
These and other considerations to be found in this book prompted
me to spend most of my time for three years to collect and compile
the contents of this work for my children and your children and their
children so long as paper and binding will hold together.
IV.
The older portion of the biographical sketches and family records
was obtained by Wm. L. Weaver, of Willimantic, Ct., and furnished
by Mrs. Fanny Elderkin, widow of Noble S, Elderkin, of Potsdam,
8t. Lawrence county, N.Y. Mrs. Jane E. Leffingwell, of Dansville, N.Y.,
and Miss Mary Anne Roberts, of 690 West Monroe street, Chicago,
111., contributed largely to the stock of facts, I am also indebted to
W.J. Brewster, Hannibal, N. Y. ; Miss Harriet N. Elderkin, Ashville,
N. Y. ; Henry A. Jackson, proprietor of the Parcels House, Kirks-
ville, Adair county. Mo. ; H. A. Brewster, 395 Roberts street, St. Paul,
Minn., and others for valuable information.
D. W. E.
GENEALOGY
Elderkin Families
OF THE UNITED STATES OK AMERICA.
Compiled by Dyer White Elderkin, A. D. J8S4.
CHAPTER I.
John Elderkin, the ancestor of the famil}-, the progenitor
of all who bear the name in this country, was born in En-
gland about 161 2. He came to New England, and is first
heard of at Lynn, Mass , in 1637. In 164 1 he was at Ded-
ham, Mass.; at Reading, Mass., in 1646; at Providence, R.
I., in 164S; and at New Eondon, Ct., in 1651. At all these
places, it is said, he built a corn mill ; and at New London
a church. In 1663 he moved to Norwich, Ct., about four )-ears
after the settlement of that place, where he built the first
mill and church erected in that town. In 1664 he moved to
Killingworth, Conn., where he also built a mill on the ISIan-
unkatesk river. His lot there he sold to Wm. Wellman Feb-
ruary 25th, 1666, and his corn mill to Thomas vStevens Octo-
ber 13th, 1671. He then returned to Norwich, where he died
June 13th, 16S7, aged 75 years. His life was an active and
useful one, and he was evidently a man of energy and abil-
ity. His first wife's given name was Abigail ; when and where
married, and date of her death, is unknown. His second
marriage was to Mrs. Elizabeth (Drake) Gaylord, daughter
of John Drake and widow of Wm. Gaylord, of Windham,
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Conn., March i.st, 1660. She died at Norwich June 8th, 1716,
aged 95 j^ears.
SECOND GENERATION — CHILDREN BY FIRST WIFIC.
NAME.S.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.'
1 Abigail.
2 Hannah.
0
.Sept. 13, 1641.
Richard Handy.
Daniel Comestock.
(Had one son,
Richard).
CHILDK
EN BY SECOND WIFE.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED
1 Ann.
2 John 2d.
3 Bashaw.
4 James.
5 Joseph.
Jan., 1661.
April, 1664.
Nov., 1665.
March, 1670.
Dec, 1672.
Abigail Fowler.
2d, Han'h Coleman
, 1685.
Aug. 16, 1720.
(Died at Wind-
ham, Conn.)
March, 1714.
April 26, 169S.
John KldERKIN, 2d, was married twice; first to Abigail
Fowler, probably daughter of William Fowler, of Milford,
in 16S5 ; she died March, 17 14. Married second wdfe, widow,
Hannah Coleman, August 16, 1720. He bought the mill, at
Killingworth, of the heirs of Thomas Stevens, 1702, and
sold it to John Brown in 1704. The place and date of his
death is not known.
THIRD GENERATION — CHILDREN BY FJR.ST WIFE.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAK.
DIED.
1 Abigail.
2 John 3d.
3 Benjamin.
4 James,
5 Margaret.
6 Jedediah.
7 Jndith.
April 20, 1693.
May 7, 1694.
Sep"t. 15, 1695.
Nov. 16, 1699.
Nov., 1700.
Noy. 7, 1701.
March 8, 1704.
Snsannah Baker.
Phoebe Lee.
Aug. 26, 1714.
June, 1722.
Feb. 27, 1737.
April, i6gy.
Second Generation — ^Joseph Elderkin, son of John ist,
born at Norwich December 27th, 1672. Married Deborah
Brockway July 27th, 1703.
NAMES.
1 Joseph.
2 Benjamin.
3 Klizabeth.
4 Jeptha.
5 Deborah.
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THIRD GENERATION — THEIR CHILDREN.
, 1707.
April 14. 171 1.
Aug-. 27, 1717.
May 2, :7i9.
May, 1721.
MARRIED TO.
D.\TE OK MAK.
DIED.
Third Generation— John Elderkin 3d, l)oni May 7,
1694; died February 27, 1737. He wa.s of Norwich. Mar-
ried Susannah Baker, August 26, 1714.
FOURTH GENERATION— THEIR CHILDREN.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIFD.
1 Abigail.
2 Jedediah 2d.
3 John 4th.
4 Joshua.
5 Susannah.
Sept. 29, 1713.
, 1717-
Feb. 3, 1719.
Oct. 30, 1720.
Aug. 12. 1722.
Anne Wood.
Rebecca Allen.
(Settled in Windani,
had family).
Aug. 31, 1741.
March 3, 1793.
Third Generation — ^James Elderkin, of Norwich, son
of John 2d, married Phoebe Lee, June, 1722. Perhaps the
same James married Betty Waterman August 31st, 1744, and
had the following :
FOURTH GENERATION— CHILDREN BY SECOND WIFE.
NAME.S.
BORN.
MAKniED TO.
PATE OF MAR.
I>IKD.
I James.
Dec. II, 1745.
2 Bettv.
Feb. 2S, 174S.
3 Kodolphus.
Oct. 4, 1750.
4 Louisa.
Dec. 22, 1752.
Mar. ?9, 1753.
5 Louisa 2d.
March 3, 1754.
6 Cynthia.
March 3, 1757.
7 Kadesh.
Dec. 14, 1758.
8 Ahira
June ig, 1761.
9 Annath.
Aug. 23, 1763
10 Amanda.
Sept. 10, 1765.
Third Generation— Joseph Elderkin, son of Joseph,
born 1707. Married Mary Story, April 28, 1731.
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FOURTH GENERATION — THEIR CHILDREN.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
EIED.
1 Rachel.
2 Man-.
3 James.
4 Elizabeth.
5 John.
6 Jemima.
7 Japtha.
8 Joseph 3d.
9 Frederick.
10 Rowminer.
March 6, 1732
Dec. q, 1736.
Oct. 19, 1739-
Oct. 19, 1739.
April 23, 1745.
July 23, 1747.
Maj^ 19, 1750.
Sept. 15, 1753.
Dec. 25, 1756.
Sept. 20, 1759.
Twins
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CHAPTER II.
Colonel Jedediah Eldcrkin was, as we have seen, the son
of John Elderkin 3d. He was born at Norwich in 17 17. He
was married in Nonvich, where his first child was born. He
is first mentioned in Windham, Conn., records in December,
1744, and before September, 1745, he had removed from Nor-
wich and settled in the town of Windoni. His first purchase
w'as of Gidion Bingham, who sold him two tracts of land,
one on the east side of the town street, down town, and the
other west of Shetucket river, December, 1744. No mention
is made of a house on either tract, but we presume from the
price paid (;^6oo) that there was a house on the town street
lot. Colonel Elderkin, if he lived in that- part of the town
at first, as seems probable, afterwards removed up town and
owned and lived and died in the house now owned (1865)
and occupied by Wni. Swift, Esq. Colonel Elderkin, we
presume, was in the practice of law before he settled in
Windham. He evidentl}- stood high as an advocate, for his
practice rapidly increased until it was quite extensive,
Windham, Conn., when Col. Elderkin settled in the town
had been the county seat for some twenty years, and was
then a place of considerable local importance. Colonel El-
derkin and Colonel Dyer were unquestionably the leading
lawyers in Eastern Connecticut, and their fame was not con-
fined to their own section. Colonel Elderkin was about four
years the senior of Colonel Dyer. During the revolution, in
which both bore an honorable part, their views fully coin-
cided on the important questions involved in that great
struggle for American freedom. They were next door
neighbors a^l personal friends. We ha\*e understood they
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often traveled together while journeying to lulfiU their en-
gagements, or attend to their official duties. In 1769 Colonel
Elderkin, with Colonel Dyer, was appointed agent of the
Susquehanna Land Company, and they went to Philadelphia
to open negotiations for the settlement of the controversy
respecting the Wyoming lands. Colonel Elderkin took but
little part in towai affairs, and his name is seldom mentioned
in the records until 1767, wdien he was appointed Chairman
of an important committee raised to take into consideration
.the state of the country and to promote industry, economy,
•manufactures, etc.; in other words, to consider wdiether the
•tofwn would agree to the non-importation scheme started in
Bpston. The committee was appointed the 7th day of De-
cember, 1767, and on the loth of January, 176S, made their
report, drawn, we presume, by Colonel Elderkin, which
fully endorsed the scheme, and pledged the members and the
people of the town not to buy or sell, or use in their families,
a great variety of imported articles, which were enumerated.
Colonel Elderkin was appointed Justice of the Peace in
1756, and continued by annual appointment until 1791, a
period of thirty-five j^ears, a length ot time almost without a
parallel. The office in his day was one of honor and import-
ance. Colonel Elderkin was first chosen a member of the
General Assembly from Windham in the Spring of 1751, and
was chosen repeatedly afterwards until 1785, when he was
elected for the last time. His name appears as a member in
seventeen different years, and we find he attended thirty-
five different sessions within that time. He was a member
in 1774, 1775, 1776, 1779, 1780 and 1783, some of the most
eventful years of the Revolution. Our account of the ser-
vices rendered by Colonel Elderkin during the Revolution
will be very meagre, but strictly reliable, as it is derived al-
most wholly from the State records.
At the March Session of the General Assembly in 1775,
Jedediah Elderkin, Esq., was commissioned Colonel of the
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Fifth Regiment of Connecticut Militia, and Expenejice
Storrs, Esq., of Mansfield, was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel.
This was an Ea.stern Regiment. This appointment gave
Mr. Elderkiu his military title. It does not appear, how-
ever, that he was ever on active duty.
His services were more needed in other quarters than in
the field. December 9th, 1776, it was reported that Colonel
Elderkin and Lieutenant Storrs were not in fit condition to
march with the Fifth Regiment and the command was given
to Major Brown. Colonel Elderkin was one of the first
Committee of Safety, organized in 1775, and was often a
member afterwards. November 2d, 1775, he was appointed
by the Governor and Council of Safety, with Major Dawes,
of Boston, then of Norwich, to view the harbor of New Lon-
don and report places suitable to fortify. He visited New
London, and on the 15th made a lengthy report. It was
found impossible to procure an engineer, and Major Dawes
declined the service. Colonel Elderkin therefore repaired to
New London alone and examined the localities about the
city, in company with some of the citizens, and after consult-
ing with those best informed, gave the result of his obser\--
ations and inquiries. The report is a clear and definite
statement of his views on the importance and feasi])ility of
fortifying the approaches of the harbor, and he names tlie
island, or point, called Mamacock, Winthrop's Point, and
Grotou Hill, opposite New London, as i)laces important to
fortify. He gives a description of these localities, with
heights and distances, and his opinion in regard to how and
in what manner they should be fortified, with as nuich par-
ticularity as a topographical engineer. He concludes his re-
port as follows :
"I own, I never till lately gave much attention to the
business or art of fortifying harbors or building forts, batteries,
etc , but the alarming situation and distress in which our
country is in, and ministerial designs and vengeance aimed
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at our seacoast, have called my attention to look into matters
of that kind ; and so far as I can judge, it is of the utmost
importance to secure the port and harbor of New London
from falling into the hands of our enemies, which will be an
asylum for ships, vessels of force, floating batteries, etc., that
may be, by the continent or any particular government,
built for the protection of our seacoast trade or country,
which shall come that way ; but on the contrary, if left des-
titute of i)rotection and fall into the hands of our enemies, it
would let them into the bowels of our country and give them
great advantage against us ; that the best and only sure and
eligible manner of fortifying and securing said port and har-
bor is, in erecting batteries at the several places and in some
manner as before mentioned."
On the 9th of January, 1776, Colonel Elderkin was ap-
pointed to go to Salisbury and procure the casting of cannon
for the State, and on the 29th he made a report on the sub-
ject. February 2d, of the same year, he was directed to go
again to Salisbury and have cannon balls cast at Smith's fur-
nace. During most of the year 1776 he was actively em-
ployed by the State, in executing various commissions, such
as procuring ordnance, purchasing supplies, taking charge
of prisoners, etc., besides driving the powder mills at Will-
imantic, about which more will be said hereafter. He was
sent to Boston to inquire for the best model for cannon of 1 8
pounds, or less. In May, 1777, he was directed to procure
six men and twelve horses and go to Portsmouth, N. H., and
apply to John I^angdon, Esq., for six brass field pieces and
bring them to this State. The above are only samples of the
commissions that he was frequently called upon to execute.
If anything was to be done requiring business energy and
promptness. Colonel Elderkin was the man selected. When
it is recollected that he was at this time a lawyer of extensive
practice, and a portion of the time State's attorney for Wind-
ham county, that he was a member of the General Assembly,
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one of the Governor's Council of Safety, that he was a large
land-holder, and at the same time a manufacturer, it will
readily be admitted that he was a man of ability, great activ-
ity and executive talent. We have seen that Col. Elderkin
was active in the service of the State in various capacities,
such as procuring ordnance and supplies for the army, and
executing different commissions in the early part of the Rev-
olutionary war. The need of powder was as great as for
ordnance and small arms, and there was at the commence-
ment of the war no powder manufactory in the State. Col.
Elderkin, in company with Xathaniel Wales, Jr., made a suc-
cessful effort to supply this great want. Mr. Wales, like
Col. Elderkin, was an ardent patriot, a local Judge, a mem-
ber of the Governor's Council of Safety, and a talented and
influential citizen of Windham. He was very active in town
aff'airs, and generally presided at important meetings held
during the revolution. At a special .ses.sion of the Legisla-
ture, in December, 1775, it was enacted, "That a bounty or
premium of ^30 should be paid out of the treasury to the
person who should erect the first powder mill in the colony
and manufacture five hundred pounds of good merchantable
gunpowder ' ' The same premium was offered in regard to
the second mill.
It was enacted that no powder mill should be erected in
the colon}' without a license from the General Assembly un-
der a penalty of ^30. At the same session (December, 1775,)
liberty was given to Jedediah Elderkin and Nathaniel Wales,
Jr , to erecl a powder mill in Windham pursuant to the act
of Assembly. The place chosen for the site of their mill
w^as at Willimantic, then a claster of some half dozen hou.ses
with a grist and saw mill. The eastern portion of the Linen
Company's thread mill now occupies its site. The work of
erecting the mill was pushed with vigor and completed early
in the spring of 1776. At the May session of the Legisla-
ture, 1776, Elderkin & Wales were allowed ^^30 premium
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'Tor one thousand pounds of powder previously manufac-
tured by them." Theirs was probably the first powder mill
erected in the State, though Colonel Pitkin, of East Hart-
ford, built one about the same time. On April 29th, 1776,
permit was given to Adam Babcock, of New Haven, to pur-
chase of Elderkin & Wales 200 pounds of powder for his
privateer, then fitting out. The earliest order found on Col.
Pitkin for powder was June 28th, 1776. Governor Trumbull,
in a letter to Congress, states that the Willimantic and Hart-
ford powder mills were both in full operation previous to
June 4th, 1776, and that another one was nearly completed.
The Willimantic mill continued to furnish large quantities
of powder until December 13, 1777, when it blew up, killing
Boswell Moulton, one of the workmen, a young man aged
about 22 years. The works were pretty thoroughly destroyed
and the mill was never rebuilt so far as is known. The pow-
der made here greatly aided the colonies in their struggle,
and the New L,ondon paper in announcing the destruction of
the works, December 19, says : "Amongst other obstacles to
impede our success, last Friday, the powder mill at Wind-
ham blew up. ' ' The difficulties in the way of starting a new
manufactory of the kind, at such short notice — of procuring
machinery, material and skilled w^orkmen — was very great
indeed, and that they were so successfully overcome in such
a short period of time we think is due in a great measure to
the enterprise and energy of Col. Elderkin." The purchase
of the site for the powder mill included the grain and saw
mill near by, which were owned by Colonel Elderkin at his
death.
Colonel Elderkin is deserving honorable mention for his
experiments in the manufacture of silk. It is a matter of
regret that so little is known in regard to his efforts and suc-
cess in this, then untried, branch of industry. But that he
made a determined effort in this direction at an earl}- day and
achieved a measure of success is certain. It seems that in
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the early part of the Seventeenth century the Enj^lish gov-
ernment, having failed in their experiments with the silk
worm at home, were very desirous of introducing it into the
provinces of Georgia and Carolina, and in order to induce
the colonists to engage in the business all duties were remov-
ed, and soon after a bounty was offered on all raw silk im-
ported from the colonics. This led to the formation of a
company in Philadelphia, of which Dr. Franklin was the
agent in Kngland. The date of the formation of this asso-
ciation is unknown, as well as its influence in extending the
manufacture of silk. The venerable Zalmon Storrs, Esq.,
in a note to \Vm. 1^. Weaver, dated the iSth day oC Decem-
ber, 1S64, says: "I think the production of silk was com-
menced in this town (Mansfield Center) the first of any place
in Connecticut. The .seed of the mulberry and the eggs of
the worm came from Long Island. Silk was produced here
many years before the Revolutionary war. Nathaniel Aspen-
wall, of this town, became quite an enthusiast on the subject,
planted a large nursery in New Haven and other places ; and
I remember hearing him say that he took two silk vest pat-
terns to Philadelphia while Congress was in session there and
made a present of one to General Washington and the other
to Dr. Franklin." A descendant of Col. Elderkin thinks he
was the first to introduce the silk worm into Connecticut, but
w^e are inclined to believe Mr. Storrs is correct, and that it
w^as first introduced into Mansfield Center. It is cpiite prob-
able, however, that Col. Pvlderkin began about the same
time, as he had his weaving done at Mansfield, and it maj'
be be was connected with that company. At any rate he was
one of the pioneers in this important branch of industry, and
deserves great credit for his enterprise and z.eal in the busi-
ness. The following is a letter written by Col. I-Clderkin to
Clement Biddle, Esq .of Philadelphia, a meuiber of the a.s.so-
ciation above referred to :
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Windham, January 22, 1773.
Sir — I am informed that you are one of those gentlemen
in your Province who are confederated together to carry on
the silk manufactory, and have made great proficiency there-
in, in prosecution of which I wish you success.
In the meantime would inform yow that some years since
I began the cultivation of the mulberry tree, having now a
large number fit for improvement. Two years past have
made considerable quantities of silk ; have spun and improv-
ed some, but find in that part of the process in spinning from
the ball we fail, for want of proper reels and experienced
workmen ; have been seeking and looking out for help here-
in. For that purpose got Eb. Gray, when at Philadelphia,
last fall, to inquire, and by whom I am informed of your un-
dertaking and proceeding in the laudable branch of making
silk, and that one of the young women in 5 our works would
be prevailed on to come here for a year, and that reels might
be had or w^ere made with you of the right kind, with all the
apparatus for the spinning of silk from the ball ; on which
information I determined early in the spring to send my son
to you to procure a hand and a reel and bring home with
him. I desire therefore that you would get me a reel with
all its appurtenances and cauldron made as soon as may be,
and also to assist me in procuring the woman to whom Mr.
Gray made some proposals in my behalf, to come. When I
send my son shall send the money for the reel ; he will wait
upon and assist the woman in getting here. Your assistance
in the above matters will help in promoting the purpose of
making silk in North America, and greatly oblige your un-
known Friend and Obed't and hum'l Serv't,
JEDEDIAH EIvDEKKIN.
P. S. — Please on the receipt of this send me a line per
post, to be left at N. Eondon, and charge the postage of
letter. ' '
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The mulberry orchard of Col. Elderkin was on what is
called the Wanton Perry farm, near the \-illage of South
Windham. In his will, dated March 15th, 1792, Col. Elder-
kin speaks of his " mulberry lands near Aiuvebetuck," and
" the appurtenances belonging to my silk manufactor>'." It
seems by this that he had a silk factory, and there are those
living now (1865) who remember seeing the fabric made at
his establi.shment.
The daughters of Col. Elderkin, it is said, had handker-
chiefs and dresses made from the silk he manufactured. It
seems from the date of his letter to Philadelphia and the date
of his will that he was engaged in the manufacture of .silk
over twenty-one years after his mulberry trees were large
enough to improve by the use of the worm. He nuist have
made the business profitable or he would not have pursued
it for so great a length of time. It is said that Col. Elderkin
imported a weaver from England.
He continued in the practice of his profession, which was
extensive, until age and ill-health compelled him to abandon
it. His last, and, in some respects, mo.st important public
ser\'ice was as member of the convention in this State which
ratified the United States Constitution. It was quite appro-
priate that he, who had labored so earnestly and faithfully
to secure the independence of his countn,-, should be per-
mitted, as the crowning act of his life, to vote for a constitu-
tion which secured the blessings of liberty and free govern-
ment to his posterity. As so few living remember Colonel
Elderkin we obtain our impressions of his talents and char-
acter mainh' from his public life. Judging from that we feel
assured that he was an ardent and de\-oted patriot. He not
only full)' sympathized with the people of his town, but he
was one of their most honored and trusted leaders from the
beginning to the close of the revolutionar\' struggle. He
was confided in and honored by Governor Trumbull and the
General Assemblv during the war as few men were ; and for
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the important services rendered the country in its hour of
greatest need and peril his name should ever be held in grate-
ful remembrance. He had practical business talents. He
was active, prompt and persevering. He was a man for an
emergency. He was capable of originating new enteiprises
and carrying them out under the greatest difficulties and dis-
couragements. He knew no such word as fail, and had noth-
ing of the old fogy about him. His character for probity
and integrity was, so far as we can learn, without a stain.
Colonel Elderkin was quite successful in accinnulating
propert}^ yet we judge he was a benevolent and liberal-
minded man. He spent his money freely for the benefit of
his family, and we presume for worthy public and private
purposes. He educated two of his sons at Yale College and
prepared the other to enter.
He is remembered by a few aged persons as a large, tall
and very fine-looking man, with the manners of an English
gentleman.
The following obituary notice of him is copied from the
Windham Herald under the head of deaths, dated March 9,
1793:
" In this town on the 3d inst., after a long and painful
illness, endured with singular patience, departed this life
Jedediah Elderkin, Esq., in the 75tli 3'ear of his age, who
for many years was an eminent and honorable practitioner of
law in this State, and by much improvement in several im-
portant stations in life, vv^as, for many 3'ears, a ver>' useful
member of society. In his death the sur\dving partner la-
ments the loss of a tender husband ; a numerous offspring,
that of a kind and affectionate parent, and the needy sufferer,
the loss of a benevolent and charitable friend. ' '
The will of Colonel Elderkin is dated March 15, 1792, and
proved March 27, 1793. In it he says he has disposed of most
of his property by deeds of }:;ift to his chihircii. To his wife
Anne he gives the use and improvement of his grist and saw
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mill during her life, with a horse, carriage, cow and house-
hold goods. Also of the house and lands where his son
Bela now lives, near the mills, his mulberry lands near Au-
webetuck, with buildings, etc., on that farm, with all the
appurtenances belonging to his silk manufactory, in fee sim-
ple. Said mulberry lands and trees being reser^'ed in his
deed of said farm to David Young. He gives to his grai:d-
son Jedediah, son of his son Bela, two-thirds part of estate
in grist mill, equal to one-fourth part of the whole in fee
simple, directing him to render to his father all profits of his
said share in said mills immediately after the decease of his
grandmother and during the life of his father, if he lives and
stands in need of such supply. To his son Vine he gives
his French gun, sword and ornaments of dress, (his gold and
silver cuff buttons, knee and shoe buckles, are now, 1886, in
the hands of Henry Elderkin, son of Dr. Vine Elderkin, who
resides near Ashville, Chautauqua county, N. Y.), and to
Bela his other gun and fowling piece. He gives to Alfred
his share in the Proprietor's School lot and house. To Sophia
Flint, daughter of his daughter Lora, deceased, he gives
^20. His wife was named executrix, but probably on ac-
count of age and infirmity she declined to act, and his .son
Alfred was appointed in her stead. Colonel Jedediah IClder-
kin married Anna Wood, who is remembered by some as an
excellent woman and worthy companion of her honored hus-
band. Unlike him she was small size. She was four years
younger than he, and survived him eleven years. They had
eight children.
Colonel Jedediah Elderkin was bom 17 17.
Anne Wood was born 1721.
They were married August 31st, 1741.
He died March 3 (in his 75th year), 1793.
She died June 14 (aged 83 years), 1804.
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FIFIII GENERATION — THEIR CHILDREN.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARKIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIFI).
I
Judith.
2
Vine.
■K
Annie.
4
Bela.
.S
Lora.
6 Alfred. |
7
Aniie.
S
Charlotte.
Nameless son. j
March 2, 1743.
Sept. II, 1746.
Oct. 30, 1747.
Dec. 10, 1751.
Nov. 30. 1753.
Jan. 4, I75')-
March 6, 1761.
Oct. 23, 1764.
April 24. 1756.
Hon. J. Huntington.
Lydia White.
Hezekiah Bissell.
Philena Fitch.
Royal Flint.
Sarah Brown,
labez Clark.
Samuel Gray.
Aug. 6, 1760.
Nov. 23, 1767.
March 18, 1765.
March iS, 1773.
Jan. 27, 1779.
April 4, 17S7.
July 2, 178S.
Sept. 24, 17S6.
Aug. 5, i8o3.
1791.
Oct. 9, 1833.
July 2d, 1S38.
Dec. 13, 1797.
May I. 1756.
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CHAPTER III.
Dr. Joshua Elderkin, a younger brother of Colonel Jed-
cdiah Elderkin, was born at Nonvich October 30, 1720. He
graduated at Yale College in 1748, studied theology and was
ordained pastor of the Society of Old Haddam June. 1749.
He remained there onh- a few years, when, from poor health
and other reasons, he was dismissed in 1753. Afterwards he
studied medicine, it is thought with Dr. Jonathan Hunting-
ton, then a prominent practitioner in Windham. That he
practiced medicine in that town several years we are a.ssured
by his descendants. But it appears he had ability to turn
his hand to more than one kind of business. Some time
before the Revolutionars' war he was engaged in trade, and
while in mercantile business he sold some articles of foreii^n
manufacture, contrary to a resolution of the town not to im-
port, sell or use in their families those foreign made articles.
For this act he remained for about four years under a ver}-
severe censure from the people of his town. Though Dr.
Elderkin was a man of strong will power and firnniess he did
not rest quite easy under this censure. The matter was
finally disposed of at a town meeting, December 9. 1774.
We are unable to say how culpable Dr., Elderkin was in the
matter of selling the hats and vest patterns, but the manner
in which he was treated at the outset undoubtedly roused his
feelings, and it was a good while before he would make any
explanations or take any steps towards a reconciliation.
But as matters between the colonies and mother country
became more serious and the danger of collision innninent,
feelings of discord were banished and all true patriots felt
the necessity of acting harmoniously. Dr. Elderkin's ser-
vices were needed. He was an educated man of business
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experience and energy. The difficult}- was happily settled,
and from that time Dr. Elderkin fully shared the confidence
of his fellow citizens. He was, like his brother, ardently
patriotic, and rendered most important services during the
most trj'ing period of the revolutionary war. In July, 1776,
he was appointed to buy tow cloth for tents for the army.
In the same year he was appointed with others to procure
supplies and refreshments for the soldiers. At one time an
order of ^1,000 was drawn in his favor for the purchase of
clothing. His name is often mentioned in the doings of the
Assembly and Council of Safety as furnishing supplies and
providing and contracting for various articles necessarj' for
the army. One descendant says : He entered heart and soul
into the w-ar of the revolution, was earh' commissary- in the
army, and to help forward the cause pledged his fortune for
debts contracted in its ser^ace. Government paid in Conti-
nental mone5% which, at the close of the war, greatl}- depre-
ciating in value, his own property- was taken to pay these
debts, and, that not being sufficient, he was thrown into
Windham jail, where he spent many months. He and his
wife in their last days found a home with their youngest
daughter in Canterbury (Westminster Society), where they
died and were buried in the cemetery of that place. He was
truly in ever}- sense a good man. His career was a checkered
one, and he experienced many ups and downs in life. His
services and sacrifi9es for his country in its most trying pe-
riod should lead us to pardon his versatile organization and
with gratitude remember his virtues.
Dr. Joshua Elderkin was bom October 30, 1720.
He married Rachel Wetmore July 31, 1749.
He died (aged 80 years) at Windham, Februar}-, 1801.
Neither the birth nor death of his wife is known.
Besides two who died in infancy they had :
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FIFTH GENERATION— THE FOI.I,0\VING CHILDREN.
NAMES.
BORN.
1 Hannah.
2 Joshua Booth
3 Lo'.saRachel.
4 Susannah.
5 Hannali H.
April 24, T750.
June 14, 1751.
May 31, 1753.
Nov. 7, 1760.
Feb. 26, 1764.
MARRIKD TO.
Ly<lia Denison.
Samuel Badger.
Roger Huntington.
Samuel Johnson.
2 Alexatul'r Gordon
3 Joshua Grosvenor
D.ATK OK MAR.
Oct. 16, 1769.
^No heirs).
(of Canterb'ry)
fof PonifretV
nil I).
Aug. 17, 1750.
Joshua Booth Klderkin was born June 14, 1751.
It was said by a cousin of his that he was a very large
and strong man, possessing powers rarely equaled. He lived
down town while he remained in Windham, and built the
brick house which stands where the road turns toward the
burying ground. It is said he kept hotel there during the
Revolution, and that the French officers boarded with him
so late as 17S0. At what time he left Windham is not
known. One account says he went to Chelsea, Vt., where
he died. Another that he went to Middlebury, Vt.
Jo.shua Booth Elderkin married Lydia Dcni.son October
16, 1769.
SIXTH GENERATICN--TIIEIR CHILDREN,
NAMES.
BOR.V.
MARRIED TO.
D\TE OF MAR.
I IKD.
1 Mary.
2 Lydia.
3 Rachel Ann.
4 Sarah Wales,
,S JoshuaBooth
6 Louisa R.
7 Alathea.
5 Nancy.
9 Lucretia.
10 Luceus. I
ir Lucia. )
Daniel Perkins.
Jabez Fitch, of
2 Azariah Balcam,
July 16, 1770.
Oct. 17. 1773.
Oct. 13, 1774.
Feb. 25, 1776.
Jan. 3", 1779.
Feb. 13, 1781.
May 30, 17S4. ! Jairus LittlefieUl,
It is said married ShurtliflT, lived in
Phelps, lived in New
Married and lived
Were twins No
\ acc't of Lucia.
Lived in Middleburly, Vt.
Lived in Chel
Willimaiitic a
of Mansfield i^i
at Middlebury
Lived at Willi
Montreal.
York
sea, Vt.
nd Lebanon
Willimantic.
niantic
lyydia Elderkin, daughter of Jo.shua Booth Eldcrkin.
married, ist, Jabez Fitch, who lived in Willimantic and
Lebanon. She was the mother of
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SEVENTH GENERATION.
Eleazer D. Fitch, of Williniantic.
Mrs. Laban Chase, of Willimantic.
Coh E. S. Fitch, of Mansfield.
She married, 2d, Azariah Balcam, of Mansfield, who
afterwards lived in Willimantic, where they both died.
Alathea Elderkin married Jairus Littlefield ; had a family
in Willimantic, where she lived and died.
Susannah Elderkin, fourth child of Dr. Joshua Elderkin,
married Roger Huntington, of Windham.
SIXTH GENERATION — THEIR CHILDREN.
1 Hulda, who married Anson Johnson, of Plainfield.
2 Eunice, who married George Wyllys Abbe, of Wind-
ham.
3 Betsey, who married Murray Johnson, of Plainfield.
4 Harry, who married Clarissa Bibbins ; had family ;
died in Windham.
5 Joshua, who lived in Windham ; died unmarried.
Hannah Huntington Elderkin, fifth child of Dr. Jo.shua
Elderkin, married Samuel Johnson, of Canterbury ; had one
child, Salome, who married Artemus Osgood, of Pomfret.
Hannah H. Johnson married, 2d, Alexander Gordon, of
Canterbur}-, and by him had two children, Maria, who died
unmarried, and Harriet, who married Deacon Charles Lee,
of Willimantic, who died at Nonvich, leaving Harriet a
widow. Mrs. Hannah H. Gordon married, 3d, Deacon
Jo-shua Gro.svenor, of Pomfret ^Abington Society), where
she died July 8th, 1834. Her children were the vSixth Gen-
eration.
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Fourth Generation.— John Elderkin 4th, brother of
Col. Jedediah E., wa.s born Februar3% 1719- Married Re-
becca Allen, daugliter of Timothy Allen, March 2, 1742.
FIFTH GENERATION — THEIR CHILDREN.
NAMES.
BORN.
MAKKIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIKD.
I John 5th,
Jan. iS, 1742.
(Graduated at Yale
College.
2 Susannah.
Oct. 7, 1745-
Eleazer Denison.
(Had a large
3 Luther.
Sept. 6, 1746.
family).
4 Rebecca.
Sept. 17, 1748.
5 Joshua.
Jan. 13, 1750.
6 Judges.
Aug. 23, 1752.
Aug.. 1753.
7 Vashti.
July 19, 1754.
Elias Bingham, of
8 Francis.
Feb. II, 1757.
Scotland.
May 21, 1759.
9 Raxaleny.
Sept. 5, 1759.
10 Dyarchey.
April 7, 1762.
II Fernando.
July 9, 1764
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CHAPTER IV.
At this point of our work we will suspend the further
exhibit of the Elderkin families for a space to introduce the
Dyer and White families, who, as cotemporaries with Col.
Jedediah Elderkin, became, by marriage, identified with the
descendants of one child of Col. Jedediah, viz, Vine, his
oldest son.
Record of the Dyer Family. — By Hannah Clark.
Third Generation — Captain Thomas Dyer was born
May 15, 1694. Lydia Backus, his wife, was born June 15,
1695-
FOURTH GENERATION — THEIR CHILDREN.
1. Mary D5'er, born January 31, 1719 ; Died May 27,
1802. She married Rev. Stephen White, of Upper Middle-
ton, Conn. They had ten children.
2. Col. Eliphalet Dyer, born September 14, 1721. He
was an eminent lawyer of Windham, Conn. , and the intimate
friend and companion of Col. Jedediah Elderkin.
3. Eydia Dyer, boni July 12, 1724.
4. Eunice Dyer, born June 5, 1727.
Fourth Generation — Rev. Stephen White was born
in Upper Middleton, Conn., June 8, 17 18. He was a de-
scendant of Elder John White, one of the founders of Hart-
ford, Conn. He is the fifth generation, counting Elder
John, but is really the cotemporar>- of the fourth generation
of the Elderkin family. He graduated at Yale College in
1736, was ordained pastor of the Congregational Church in
Windham, Conn., December 24, 1740. He ministered to the
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same church over fifty-three years. He married Mary Dyer
September 2, 1741. They had ten children. He died Jan-
uary 9, 1794, aged 76. She died May 27, 1802, aged 83.
FIFTH GENJ'RATION— THEIR CHILDREN'.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
I Hannah.
Dec. 20, 1742.
2 Mary.
Dec. 23, 1743.
3 Lydia.
April 28, 1745.
Vine Elderkin.
4 Susannah.
Oct. 21, 1746.
5 Eunice.
Jan. 7, 1749.
6 John.
Oct. 3, 1752.
Edu'd at Vale Coll.
7 Elisha.
Sept. 16, 1754.
Miss Webb, of
8 Sarah.
Nov. 10, 1757
Windham.
9 Hulda.
April II, 1760.
10 Dyer.
May 20, 1762.
Edu'd at Yale Coll.
Elisha White had three children.
Chamberlain ; lives in Michigan.
Myra married Mr.
For the purpose of presenting one line of the White
family in a condensed diagram I extract from the March
number of the "Laws of Life," a family health journal,
conducted by the Faculty of our " Home on the Hillside,"
The Sanitarium, Dansville, N. Y., an article entitled "The
Economics of Marriage ; a Family Record, h\ Phineas
Wood."
There have recently come into my hands certain faded
and antique looking papers, containing a page of family his-
tory, which on several accounts I think may be interesting
to the readers of this journal. Aside from their personal
character, the facts are valuable in other respects. It is
partly the history of a pilgrim and a pioneer, who came to
New England in the early days of its history, and partly the
record of a single branch of his fanlil}^ from generation to
generation — down through more than two centuries and a
half, to the present day.
On the 23d of June, 1632, only twelve years from the first
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landing of the pilgrims, a little bark with 123 passengers, of
whom fifty ^vere children, set sail from the coast of England
for the New World. After a twelve weeks' voyage — spend-
ing, as it were, an entire summer in mid-ocean— the tired
travelers landed at the newly-founded settlement of Boston,
September i6th of the same year. Among them was Elder
John White, a leading member of the congregation of the
Rev. Thomas Hooker, which, for the most part, comprised
the passengers of the vessel. Mr. Hooker himself was pre-
vented from accompanying his flock, but came over to the
colony the following year.
In the town of Cambridge, adjoining Boston, John White
made his first home in America. The beautiful library
building of Harvard University, " Gore Hall," stands to-day
upon a portion of his home lot.
For several reasons, however, the atmosphere of Massa-
chusetts Bay was not quite pleasant to Mr. Hooker and his
people, and they determined, therefore, to found a new settle-
ment where greater freedom might be enjoyed than probably
existed then in that latitude. In June, 1636, the main body
of his congregation, among them John White, started through
the trackless wilderness for their new home in the valley of
the Connecticut. With no guide but their compass, they
made their way through swamps, over mountains and across
rivers, driving before them their herds of cattle ; and after a
fortnight's hardships reached their destination, and laid the
foundations of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut. Here,
under the very shadow of a tree, destined later on to be
famous in colonial history, the " Charter Oak," John White
for a second time established his home in the New World.
He was not destined even here to pass undisturbed the
remainder of his days. Hartford treated him with honor ;
he was one of her original proprietors, and four times he was
chosen as one of her " Selectmen," who had in charge the
interests of the settlement. But after the death of Mr.
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Hooker dissentions arose in the church. Perhaps there was
a good deal of ' ' the old Adam ' ' in our pilgrim ancestors ; a
pugnacity that resisted opposition and grew restive for inde-
pendence under the least semblance of restraint ; but that is
the class of men to found cities and establish empires. A
large portion of Mr. Hooker's congregation concluded to
make a new settlement far up the Connecticut at the town of
Hadley, and White was a leading spirit in the enterprise.
But although Hadley chose him as her representative to the
Legislative Assembly in Boston, he seems to have had a
lingering love for Hartford, and to have returned thither in
his old age ; and here in the winter of 1684. just two hundred
years ago, the old puritan-pioneer rested from his labors at
the age of 75 years.
I shall not attempt to sketch in detail the biography of
his descendants, but rather to present in a diagram those
facts about a particular line of descent as shall answer my
purpose. There were large families born to each descendant
of John White, but now we have to do with but a single
child of each generation down to the present time. If the
reader will note that the connecting lines between the names
run from parent to child he will have no difficulty in tracing
downward the line of descent.
JO
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Elder JOHN WHITE,
With Rev. Thomas Hooker, one of the Founders of Hartford, Ct.
Died 16S4. Aged 75.
Capt. NATHANIEL WHITE,
Born 1629. Died 1711. Aged 82. [Eiglit chiklren].
I
DANIEL WHITE, I Married in 1 SUSANNA MOULD,
Born 1661. Died 1739. i. \b'&2,. \ Corn 1663. Died 1754.
Married at 22. , Eleven children. | Married at 20.
Lived 78 years. j ' | Lived 91 years.
Capt. JOHN WHITE,
Born 1692. Died 17S3.
Married at 23.
Lived 91 years.
Married in
1715-
Seven childrer
SUSANNA ALLYNG,
Born 1694. Died 1776.
Married at 21.
Lived 82 years.
Rev. STEPHEN WHITE,
Born 1718. Died 1794.
Married at 23.
Minister at Windh'm, Ct., 53yrs.
Lived 75 years.
[ Married in
I 1741-
MARY DYER,
(Sister to Col. Dyer, Chairman
First Continental Congress).
Born 1719. Died 1802.
Married at 22. Lived 83 years.
LYDIA WHITE,
Born 1745. Died 181S.
Married at 22.
Lived 73 years.
Married in
1767.
vSeven childrer
VINE ELDERKIN,
Born 1745. Died 1800.
Married at 22.
I<ived 53 years.
ImARY ANNE ELDERKIN,
Born 1 771. Died 1858.
Married at 24 and 39.
Lived 87 years.
Married in
1810.
Dr. JAMES JACKSON,
Bjrn 177S. Died 1829.
Lived 51 years.
THEIR CHILDREN :
Dr. JAMES C. JACKSON. Born iSii. Now 73 vears old.
GILES W. JACKSON. Born May 23, 1S13. Died Jan. 31, 1878.
Mrs. JANE E. LEFFINGWELL. Born 1817. Now 67 years old. I
How brief are these records of the past ! Here, on little
oblong diagrams we trace the simple outline of many a long
life. Experience that was crowded into seventy, eighty,
even ninety years, leaves behind for posterity the dates of a
birth, a marriage — and a death. It is so little ! And yet is
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it not the epitome of most earthly existence ? Two hundred
years hence, shall a far posterity, looking backward from
the twenty-first century, care to remember our lives of to-
day so kindly, so gratefully, and so reverently as these
memories are held ?
What may we learn from this record ?
I. That on one side, at least, of each generation, loii,^:; life
7vas hereditary. Five generations of mothers and grandmoth-
ers, in direct descent, attain respectively the ages of 87, 73,
83, 82 and 91 years, an average of 83 1-5 years. I do not
know of a similar instance on record. Seven generations of
fathers and grandfathers average 72 >^ years. Even this is
beyond the allotted time.
II. As a rule, the wives lived longer than their hu.sbands.
This is the ca.se in four out of five instances in which ages
are known.
III. Tliey married early, disregarding all those wise max-
ims of prudential philosophy so current in the theory and
practice of our time. Each of these grandmothers married
between 20 and 24, at an average somewhat less than 22
years, while the average age of their hu.sbands was just
under 24 years. The one who married youngest attained
the greatest age ; the one who married latest was the short-
est lived.
IV. They rejoiced in large families of children. The de-
tails in this respect of all the families are not in my posses-
sion ; but of those known, the average is eight children to
each couple. Golden weddings were almost hereditary,
three successive generations living far beyond the fiftieth
anniversary of their marriage day.
V. I do not believe that any of them were rich as wealth
is reckoned to-day. One was a country clergyman, minis-
tering over fifty-three years to a single congregation ; one
was a sea captain, and the others were farmers and artisans,
in comfortable circumstances, but not superabundant wealth.
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Nearly every young man expected to leave his parents and
make a fortune for himself. Only one of the seven died in the
place of his birth. When bej'ond her eightieth year one of
these venerable women wrote with trembling hand a little
record of her early life Here are some extracts :
" Februar>^ 3d, 17 — , being then in my twenty- fourth
year, I was married. We were both poor, but had good
health and good habits. My husband came of an excellent
family ; his great-grandfather was Rev. Jonathan Edwards,
the divine. We determined to make ourselves a home in
' the western country,' as Central New York was then
called ; and accordingly, the week after marriage, started on
our journey. * ^= The roads through the wilderness were
almost impassable ; we were obliged to go on horseback,
finding our path by marked trees.
My husband had purchased 130 acres of land, and here
he cleared a spot sufficient to erect a small log house The
floor was of hewn logs. The first work my husband did
was to cut down the trees near our house, after which he
began to clear land for the fall crops. Whenever he was
alone in the woods, at the falling of each tree, I listened till
I heard the sound of his ax again, which told me no acci-
dent had befallen him. The howling of the wolves at night
disturbed me a great deal at first.
Some of my Connecticut friends, writing to me, asked
how we managed with the one chair we had brought from
home. I replied that ' when my husband needed it I sat in
his lap.' My first baby was born the following November.
We attended meeting in Butler's barn, riding on horseback
— my husband carrying the baby and I riding behind him.
* * Eight 3^ears we lived here ; four other children were
born to us, and in one sense these were the happiest years of
my life.
Can we wonder at it ? Why, this rude cabin, with its
rough hewn floor and its single chair— these innocent, lov-
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ing hearts, this young wife whispering her first secret to her
youthful husband one happy evening during that long, ex-
pectant summer, suggest a vision of happiness so celestial,
that I do not wonder it stirred her memory to its depths
when her cheek was withered and her eye was dim, and the
events of yesterday were a forgotten blank. Oh, calculating
theorist, do not dream that those oft-repeated maxims of a
selfish prudence have taught you the secret of a happier life
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CHAPTER V.
We will here present the family records so far as known
of Col. Jedediah Elderkin' s daughters.
Judith married Hon. Jabez Huntington, a lawyer and
High Sheriff of Windham County. They had nine children.
Nancy married Guerdon Bachus, a slave-owner in Virginia.
Annie married Dea. Hezekiah Bissel, a lawyer and State's At-
torney for Windham county. They had eight children. The
oldest son, Woodbridge, was educated at Yale College.
Amelia married Rev. Abel Flint, of Hartford, and had one
daughter, the wife of Rev. Herman Norton, Secretary of the
American Protestant Society.
Eora married Royal Flint (brother of Rev. Abel Flint),
a merchant near West Point, and owner of a large tract of
land. He lost his property by signing notes as suret)-. Then
moved South, where he died, leaving one daughter, Sophia,
who married Erastus Clark, of Utica, N. Y. Lora lost an
infant son, born April 24th, 1756 ; died May ist, 1756.
Amie man'ied Jabez Clark, a lawyer of ^Vindham, Conn.,
April 4, 1787. Died at Utica, N. Y., July 2, 1838.
THEIR CHII,DREN — SIXTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DII I).
1 Charles.
2 Elizabeth.
3 Anna.
4 Jerusia.
5 Edward.
6 Charlotte E.
7 Edwards.
1788.
Oct., 1789.
1792.
Mar., 1794.
Feb., 1796.
Oct., 1798.
Walter Kins-
Edward Vernon.
Jessee W. Doolittle.
Harriet Perkins.
Sam'l Perkins.
Hannah Perkins.
(Of utica).
(Of Phila.)
(Of Windham)
1798.
1812.
Oct., iS6s.
Mar., 1868.
Jan., 1S23.
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Charlotte married Samuel Gray, Esq. , educated at Yale
College. She died, aged 33, leaving three children. Har-
riet married Oliver C Grosvenor, of Pomfret. Mary, widow
of Samuel Byrne, married Thomas Gray, Esq., many years
Towm Clerk of Windham.
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CHAPTER VI.
In following the descent of Col. Jedediali Elderkin 's
three sons, Vine, Bela and Alfred, we will first trace Vine's
descendants in their order down to the present date — 1884.
Then Bela's, then Alfred's, so far as we may be able to find
their records.
Fifth Generation. — Capt. Vine Elderkin, Esq., was
born in Windham, Conn , Sept. 11, 1745. L,ydia White,
daughter of Rev. Stephen White, was born in Windham,
April 28, 1745.
They were married Nov. 23, 1767.
He died in Albany at the residence of his daughter,
Julianna Stamford, with dropsy, Aug. 15, 1800. Lydia died
Oct. 2, 1818, at Windham, Conn.
Capt. Vine graduated at Yale College at the age of 18
years, and was engaged in the mercantile business in New
York City at the time of the breaking out of the Revolution,
when he entered the army as Captain, where he endured the
hardships and deprivations attending that terrible struggle
for American Independence. He was an excellent man, a
firm adherent to all the principles of integrity and morality ;
too generous to become affluent, and too humane to seek
popularity and position at the expense of his compeers. His
wife was a noble woman ; educated and refined, patriotic
and industrious. She supported their family during her
husband's absence by book-keeping in New York.
The preceding description of Capt. Vine Elderkin, Esq.,
is reported by Mary Anne Roberts, from the records of
Hannah (Clark) Roberts, as she heard it from her mother,
Mary Anne (Elderkin) Clark. The following is as pub-
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37
lished in the Willimantic Journal by William L- Weaver :
"Vine Elderkin, eldest son of Col. Jedediah, was born in
Windham. * -'^ * He studied law, probably with his
father, and having been admitted to practice, settled in
Windham, where he attained considerable eminence as an
advocate and councellor. Subsequently he removed to the
State of New York, and, as we are informed, settled on the
Hudson, somewhere near West Point, where he had charge
of an iron foundry." I judge that grandfather Vine prac-
ticed the doctrine of non-resistance in too liberal a sense. It
will do in moral and religious practice, but in the conflicts
of a business life the Jewish law, ' ' An eye for an eye and
a tooth for a tooth," is much more practical.
THEIR CHII^DREN — SIXTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIFD.
I Harriet.
Oct. 4, 1768.
James Jackson.
Sept., 1809.
2 Bela.
Feb. 3, 1770.
Susan Bates.
1796.
Aug. 3, 1853.
3 Mary Anne.
Dec. 18, 1771.
Henry Clark.
1795-
July 19, 1858.
177S.
Dr. James Jackson.
1810.
1829.
4 Step'n White
Sept. 12, 1773.
Mary Powell, wid'w.
1856.
5 Julianna,
Jan. 20, 1776.
Timothv Staniford.
Nov. 14, 1775.
Oct. 27, 1844.
6 lyucy.
Nov. 27, 177S.
Joseph Strong.
1819.
7 Charlotte.
Mar. 23, 1781.
Charles Moselev.
1866
It is said that the marriages of this family, with one ex-
ception, were more than ordinarily good.
Harriet Elderkin married Dr. James Jackson, of Manlius,
N. Y. She died, leaving one daughter, Harriet Jackson,
who married Cromlin Brown, and died leaving no child.
This little poem, by Mrs. Julia C. R. Doir, was written
from a well authenticated incident in the life of Harriet
Elderkin, who, at the time of the occurrence, was living
with her grandfather, Parson White :
THE parson's granddaughter.
" Ho lio ! " lie cried, as up and down
He rode tlirough the streets of Windham town.
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"Ho ! ho! for the day cf peace is done,
And the day of wrath too well begun !
Bring forth your grain from your barns and mills ;
Drive down the cattle from off your hills ;
For Boston lieth in sore distress,
Pallid with hunger and long duress,
Her children starve while she hears the beat
And the tramp of the redcoats on every street !"
What, ho ! What, ho ! Like a storm unspent.
Over the hillsides he^came and went ;
And Parson White, from his open door,
Leaning bare-headed that August day.
While the sun beat down on his temples gra}'.
Watched him until he could see no more.
Then straight he strode to the church and flung
His W'hole soul into the peal, he rung ;
Pulling the bell-rope till the tower
Seemed to rock in the sudden shower.
The shower of sound the farmers heard.
Rending the air like a living word !
Then swift they gathered, with right good will.
From field and anvil and shop and mill.
To hear what the parson had to say
That would not keep till the Sabbath day.
For only the women and children knew
The tale of the horseman galloping through —
The message he bore, as up and down
He rode through the streets of Windham town.
That night, as the jiarson sat at ease
In the porch, with the Bible on his knees.
Thanking God that at break of day
Frederic Manning would take his way,
With cattle and sheep from off the hills,
And a load of grain from the barns and mills
To the starving city, whei^e General Gage
Waited unholy war to wage.
His little daughter beside him stood.
Hiding he^face in her muslin hood.
In her armSjher own pet lamb she bore,
As it struggled down to the oaken floor :
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" It must go ; I must give my lamb," she said,
"To the children that cry for meat and bread."
Then lifted to his her holy eyes,
Wet with the tears of sacrifice.
"Nay, nay," he answered, " there is no need
That the hearts of babes should ache and bleed ;
Run away to } our bed, and to-morrow pla}',
You and your pet, through the live-long day."
He laid his hand on her shining hair.
And smiled as he blessed her standing there,
With 'kerchief folded across her breast,
And her small, brown hands together pressed,
A quaint little maiden, shy and sweet.
With her lambkin crouched at her dainty feet.
Away to its place the lamb she led.
Then climbed the stairs to her own white bed,
While the rcoon rose up and the stars looked down
On the silent streets of Windham town.
But when the heralds of morning came,
Flushing the East with rosy flame.
With low of cattle and Fcurr}- of feet,
Driving his herd down the village street,
Young Manning heard from a low stone wall
A child's voice clearlj- yet softly call.
And saw in the gray dust standing there,
A little maiden with shining hair.
While crowding close to her tender side
Was a snow white lamb to her apron tied.
" Oh, wait ! " she cried, " for my lamb must go
To the children crying in want and woe.
It's all I have." And her tears fell fast.
As she gave it one eager kiss — the last.
" The road will be long to its feet, I pray
Let your arms be its bed a part of the way.
And give it cool water and tender grass
Whenever a wayside brook you pass "
Then away she flew like a startled deer.
Nor waited for the bleat of her lamb to hear.
I
Young Manning lifted his steel-blue eyes
One moment up to the morning skies.
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Then raising the lamb to his breast he strode
Sturdily down the lengthening road.
" Now God be my helper," he cried, "and lead
Me safe with my charge to the souls in need.
Through fire and flood, through dearth and dole;
Though foes assail me and war clouds roll,
To the ciiy in want and woe that lies,
I will bear this lamb as a sacrifice."
Bela Elderkin, eldest son of Vine and L,ydia Elderkin,
was born in Windham, Ct., Feb. 3d, 1770. Susan Bates
was born in Nunda, Livingston county, N. Y., March 19th,
1782.
They were married in 1796. They had ten children, six
boys and four girls.
Susan Elderkin died at Newtown Flats, on Tionesta
Creek, Venango County, Penn'a, Feb. 12, 1826, six days
after the birth of her youngest child.
Bela died at Siverlyville, Venango Co., Penn'a, Aug. 3,
1853, aged 83 years.
Bela, when a boy, attended common schools, and spent
two terms at the Windham Academy, and then learned the
trade of house joiner. He left Windham Aug. 22, 1793, for
the far West, which at that time was any place west of the
Hudson River. He carried with him the following introduc-
tion and recommendation addressed by Hon. Jabez Clark, a
prominent lawyer of Windham, to his brothers. Dr. Deodo-
tus Clark and Grastus Clark, attorneys, at Clinton, N. Y. :
" Dear Brothers — The bearer of this is Mr. Bela Elderkin, a
son of Capt. Vine Elderkin. He is a young man who desires
to push his forttme in a new world. By trade a house
joiner. I can recommend him freely as promising fair to be
a useftil man and valtiable inhabitant of your country, and
desire your friendship and influence in his favour, should he
settle in ycur neighborhood. Any kindness shown to him
will be considered as done to your friend and brother. ' '
"Jabez Clark."
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He continued his course Westward till he reached the
Gennesse River, where the town of Nunda was afterward
built. Here he married his wife.
His business life was attended with three severe reverses
of fortune, which kept him most of the time in limited cir-
cumstances. When he had eight children, in April, 18 19,
he moved into the pine forest of Venango County, Penn'a,
where he followed lumbering fifteen years ; then moved to
Harmony, Chautauqua County, N. Y., where he lived on
his own farm till near the time of his death. He spent his
last days with his youngest daughter. Mary Siverly, at Siv-
erlyville.
He was honest, truthful, and sedate ; a Presbyterian by
profession, he was a firm adherent to all the moral teach-
ings of the scriptures and conscience. He was highly
esteemed wherever known for his temperance, integrit5^
veracit3^ benevolence and virtue.
Susan Bates was the daughter of Phintas Bates and Mary
lyaraby, who were married in 1781.
THEIR CHir<DREN— SEVENTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
150RN.
M.'VKriKD TO.
DATl! OF y\\v.
niKD.
I Vine.
Jan. 5, 1797.
Nancy Norton.
Mar, 30, 1826.
Sept. 24, 1864
2 Lvdia.
Nov. 1, 1801.
Dec. 2, 1813.
S lulia S.
June 17, 1805.
Hiram Kellogs:.
1825.
April 10, ifcSi.
4 Zuba.
Oct. 10, 1807.
John Fleminn;, Esq.
1823.
1866.
5 Clarissa M.
Feb. s. '810.
Philip H. Siverly.
May 5, 1831.
Dec. 28, 18P4.
6 rhineas B.
Feb. 22, 1812.
Mariah Noble.
Inly, 1835.
7 Jolin riela.
Oct. n, 1814.
Mai'v Wallaston.
Feb. 25, 1836.
Nov. 18, 1887.
S Dyer White.
April 9, 1S17.
Cornelia Walker.
July 27, 1842.
July 17, 1823.
Cornelia Walker.
June 27, 1854.
Aug. 31, 1830.
2d Louis Kinc:
Aug. 22, 1854.
9 Ira.
Mar 22, 1S22.
Phebe A. Rockwell.
June 15, 1843-
April 21, 1873
TO Steven W.
Feb. 6, 1S26.
See Chapter VIII. for continued description of this family.
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Genealogy of the Elder/: iu /uiiiiily.
CHAPTER VII.
Mary Anne Elderkin, 2d daughter of Vine and Lydia
Elderkin, was born Dec. i8th, 1771. She first married
Henry Clark in 1795, by whom she had six children. He
died in iSio. The same year she married Dr. James Jack-
son, and had three children. Dr. James Jackson was born
1778, died 1829. She died July i8th, 1S58, at the advanced
age of 86 years, 6 months, 22 days.
She was a remarkable woman in many substantial good
qualities. Her keen perception and general observ^ation
familiarized her with the world, its people, and their virtues
and vices. She was active in business, generous and hu-
mane to the erring, true to the teachings of Christianity and
untiring in her labors for the aged and infirm. Her vir-
tues were inculcated into the minds of her descendants till all
seem to know her as a model of greatness and goodness
among our ancestors. She was the medium of information
among her kindred. Traveling from Connecticut to Illinois,
she spread the genial influences and intelligence of her noble
mind wherever the ties of consanguinity called her. Her re-
mains rest by the side of her brother, Stephen White Elder-
kin, at Rose Hill Cemetery, near Chicago.
SEVENTH GENER.\TION- CHILDREN OF HENRY CiARK AND MARY
ANNE (elderkin) CLARK.
N.A.MES.
BORN'.
MARRIED TO.
DITE OF MAR.
LIED.
I Augustus.
Nov. 7. 1705.
Unmarried.
N.Orl'ns 1821
2 Hannah.
July 2S, 1797.
Giles Jackson.
Giles Jackson.
Jan. 17, 1S18.
Mar., 1867.
Feb. 14, 1820.
Nov 20, iSoi.
2, David L. Roberts.
June 2, 1S30.
Dec. 30, 1864.
3 II irriet C.
July 31, 1799.
Klias Brewster.
Aug. 8, 1824.
Mar. 16, 18 4.
Dec. 30, 1782.
Elias Brewster.
Feb. 19, 1S58.
4 H?iirv.
180^.
Olive Hawks.
5 Mary Anne.
July 6, 1S04.
David L. Roberts.
David L Roberts.
April, 1 828.
Nov. ig, 1S29.
Dec 30, 1864.
6 Louisa E.
1808.
p;plirani C. Reed.
Nov. 14, 1825.
Mav 20, 1837.
Ephrnni C. Reed.
Jan. 22, 1S59.
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SSVENTH GSNERATIOX— CHILDREN OK DR. JAMES JACKSON AND
MARY ANN ELDERKIN.
K.iMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
t James C.
2 Giles W.
3 JaneE.
March 2S, iSir.
Feb. 25, iSio.
May 23. 1814.
April 4. 1S15.
Aug., 1S17.
Aug-.. 1850.
Li'cretia Brewster.
Lncretia Brewster.
Hannah Jennings.
Hannah Jennings.
Elish Leffingwell.
K.lish Leffingwell.
Sept., 1S30.
Jan. 31, 1S7S.
I April 20, 1SS3.
Nov. 26, 1839.
Feb.. 1871.
See Chapter IX for further records of these families.
Sixth Generation.— Stephen White Elderkin, second
sou of Capt. Vine and Lydia Elderkin, ^vas born Sept. 12th,
1773. He was six feet in hight, and was an extraordinary-
good man ; but not ver}' energetic. He married widow
Mary Powell, and died without children in Jefferson, 111.
Was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, near Chicago, in 1856,
aged 73.
Sixth Generation.— Julianna Elderkin, daughter of
Capt. Vine and Lydia Elderkin, was born June 20th, 1776.
Married Timothy Staniford, of Windham, Conn. She died
Oct. 27th, 1844, leaving one son, James, who married and
had one child in 1834.
Sixth Generation. — Lucy Elderkin, daughter of Capt
Vine and Lydia Elderkin, born Nov. 27th, 1778. She mar-
ried Major Joseph Strong. She died in 1S19, near Sandusky,
Ohio, leaving one daughter, Anna, who married Mr. Xeims.
Sixth Generation. — Charlotte Elderkin, daughter of
Capt. Vine and Lydia Elderkin, born March 23d, 1781,
Married Charles Moseley. In the early part of his life he
was a merchant. He died at Ann Arbor, iNIich., Dec. 1851.
She died in 1S66 ; 85 3'ears of age. They left one son, Dun-
ham Moseley, who married and had two children. P. O. ad-
dress, Anita, Cass County, Iowa.
^^ Ci'iualogy of Ihc lildci-kiii /■'aiiiily.
CHAPTER VIII.
In this chapter the children of Bela and Susan Elderkin,
with their families and descendants, will be presented in or-
der down to the present time.
Seventh Generation. — Dr, Vine Elderkin, born Jan.
5tli, 1797-
Nancy Norton, born Sept. 17th, 1793. Married March
30th, 1826.
Vine Elderkin, M. D., died at Ashville, Chautauqua
County, N. Y., Sept. 24th, 1S64.
Nancy Elderkin died at Ashville, N. Y., Jata. 2d, iSSo,
86 years old.
»
The Doctor was born in Geneseo, N. Y., and graduated
in the medical department of Yale College in 1821, a physi-
cian and surgeon, and commenced practice in Manlius, N.
Y., whence he moved, in 1822, to a place in Chautauqua
County, afterward named by his suggestion, Ashville. He
was a clear-minded, keen-sighted man ; a good judge of char-
acter ; • a thorough and successful practitioner ; a law-abid-
ing citizen and an honest man. He and his wife were mem-
bers of the Congregational Church. Nancy was the daugh-
ter of Samuel Norton, of Berlin, Conn., and Phebe Edwards,
of Meriden, Conn. She was a very kind, industrious, eco-
nomical woman, and brought to her husband $[ 2,000 from
her father's estate.
Genealogy oj the Elderkin Family.
THEIR CHII DREX — EIGHTH GENJJRATION.
/i
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAK.
DIED
1 Harriet N.
2 Hiram.
3 Mary E.
4 Jane H.
3 Maria M.
6 Henrv.
June 24, 1S27.
Feb. 8, 1829.
Mar. 4, 1831.
July 27, 1833.
Sept. 24, 1S35.
Oct. 16, 18^7.
Wickham Hetfield.
Loretta Shanip
Oct. 25, 1S63.
Jan. 30, 1870.
Sept. 17, 1850
Sept. 15, 1855
(Address, Harmony, Chautauqua Count}', N. Y.)
The three Hving daughters of Dr. Vine and Nancy
Elderkin reside at the present time, in the old brick man-
sion of their parents at Ashville. The}' are educated and
noted for their financial ability.
Jane Heart Elderkin married Wickham Hetfield, Oct."
25th, 1863. They are members of the M. E. Church. They
own and run two boats on Eake Chautauqua. (Address,
Harmony, Chautauqua County, N. Y.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Alton Norton Hetfield, born August 4th, 1S64.
2. Elbert \"ine Hetfield, born April 26th, 1869.
Henry Elderkin married Eoretta Shamp, Jan. 30th, 1870.
She is a very mild, amiable, affectionate wife and mother.
(Address, Watt's Flats, Chautauqua County, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILDREN- NINTH GENERATION.
1. Vernon H., born June 8th, 1878.
2. Earl E-, born June 15th, 1882.
Seventh Generation— Julia Stauiford Elderkin, born
June 17th, 1805.
Dr. Hiram Kellogg, born Sept. 20th, 1802.
They were married 1825.
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Cnwaloiiv of the Eldci-kiu / aiiii/y.
He died Dec 27tli, 1878.
She died April loth, 18S1.
Dr. Kellogg settled in Ashville, Chautauqua County, N.
Y., where he engaged in mercantile business, which proved
unprofitable in so newly settled section of country. He
bought a farm, but not being accustomed to labor, he stud-
ied medicine and practiced two years in the State of Lou-
isiana. Returning home he depended mostly upon his farm
for a living. He was a man of good principles, and be-
longed to the M. E. Church.
Mrs. Kellogg was a good, noble-minded woman. Her
condition in life was not equal to her talent and genuine ex-
cellence She bore the principal burden of rearing a large
family. Was peaceable, industrious, liberal ; firmly at-
tached to family and friends, and highly respected as a
Christian woman.
THEIR CHILDREN — EiGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF WAR.
DIED.
I Marcia C.
Feb. 2, 1826.
Nov. 26, 1841.
2 Ulisses H.
May 20, 1828.
jLizzie Wilson.
3 Albert.
June 7, 1830.
May 26, 1830.
ist, Phebe Shaver.
Phebe Shaver.
May 30, 1S50.
July 12, 1847.
2d. Anna Lin.
Sept. 22, 1870.
4 Julia Ann.
July II. 1832.
Mar. II, 1832.
Edward Morey.
Edward Morey.
Mar. 4, 1S45.
July 27, 1S77
5 Hiram C.
May 21, 1834.
6 John T.
Aug. 12, 1836.
Lucy L. North.
2, Jane M. Lackerby
Oct. I, 1S7S.
7 Susan E.
July 24, 183S.
Richard Comestock.
Dec, 24, 1^63.
July 5, 1832.
Richard Comestock.
Sept. II, 1864.
8 William E.
May 5, 1841.
Died in U. S. A. Ar'y.
Oct. 27, 1861.
9 Daniel Dy'r.
July 9, 1843.
Died in U.S. A. Ar'y.
May 31, 1S63,
10 Lorinda F.
Mar. iS, 1846.
Eugene Post.
Dec. 21, 1867.
Ulisses Henry Kellogg, M. D., was a man of great eccen-
tricities of mind and habits, possessing a large share of tal-
ent badly directed. It is supposed he died in one of our
Western Territories in 1878, where he was acting as secre-
tary and sketcher for a corps of U. S. surveyors. He left a
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47
wife and one daughter, Jennie. (Address, Jamestown New
York.)
NINTH GHNF.RATION.
Jennie Kellogg, born March
- 1863.
Rev. Albert Kellogg is a local Methodist minister, now
residing in Mishawaka, Ind , where he conducts a furniture
store He has been twice married— first to Phebe Shaver,
who had five children, second to Anna Lin, who had four
children.
NINTH GENI-KATION — THEIR CHILDREN.
KAMIS.S. BOKN.
MAKIilED TO.
1
DATE OF MAR. | DIED.
1 Alexander.
2 Anna.
3 Marv.
4 Frank
5 Freddie.
6 Lily Marv.
7 Ray.
S Clyde.
Q Emma Grace
Oct. 27, 1851.
Mar. I, 1853.
May 9, 1857.
June 24. i860.
June 4, 1864.
Aug. 2, 1S73.
June T3, 1878.
June 10, 1880.
Nov. 9. i88r.
Dec. 24, 1853.
June 12, 1S63.
Sept. 29, 1864.
Sept. 28, 1S74.
Aug. 28, 1879.
July 13, 1880.
The death rate in this faniil}- is remarkable It proba-
bly arose from an excessive solicitude of the parents for
their children, inducing them to call in their family physi-
cian on all occasions of slight attacks of disease.
Julia Ann Kellogg was a large, fine looking woman with
light complexion, blue eyes, a clear mind, and kind disposi-
tion. Edward M. Morey is a stone ma.son. (Address Watts
Flats, Chautauqua County, N. Y. )
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1 Ann Vernetla
2 Alice L.
301ive Lovina
Oct. II, 1850.
May 15, 1S53. H. H. Slaylcn.
July 17. 1863. 1 Geo. Chapman.
Oct. 15, 1S55.
Alice Iv Morey was born May 15th, 1853.
4S
Genealogy of the Eldrrkin Family.
Herman H. Slayton, born Jan. 6th, 1858.
Married, Oct. 29th, 1879.
(Address, Watts Flats, Chautauqua County, N. Y-)
th::ir children t:c.\th generation'.
NAME?.
BOKN.
mai;r:kd to. ; datk or mar.
1 Sirah L.
2 Minnie F.
5 Edward A.
Oct. s. i&^o-
May 27, 1882.
Dec. I, iRS;.
Olive Lovina Morey married George Chapman, Dec.
loth, 1882. Olive L, born July 17th, 1853. Gsorge F.
Chapman, born Dec. 20th, 1856. They have one child,
Albert Eugene, born Feb. loth, 1885.
Hiram Clinton Kellogg, born May 21st, 1S34. He is a
carpenter and joiner, and resides at Forest, Hardin County,
Ohio. He married a widow, who has a son and daughter
by her first husband.
John T. Kellogg, of Toledo, Ohio, born Aug. 12th, 1S36,
in the town of Harmony, Chautauqua County, N. Y. He
went to Toledo in 1855, where he married I^ucy ly. North,
with whom he lived till 1S75. They had one child. In
1 86 1 he enlisted in the Sixth Michigan Infantry, where
he held the rank of Orderly Sergeant of Engineers ; pay $34
per- month.' with clothing and rations. Served 14 months,
when he was honorably discharged. Enlisted again in 1864,
served five months as First lyieutenant in Co. H, 138th In-
diana Volunteers ; and was honorably discharged. October
ist, 1878, he married Jane M. lyackerb}^ a widowed lady,
born and educated at Alston, England. She came to Toledo
to visit her brother, George Milburn, then President of the
Milburn Wagon Company. Mr. Kellogg spent many years
as foreman or contractor of some manufacturing compah}'.
He is now in business of his own, keeping an extensive
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Liven-, Boarding and Sale- Stable in Toledo, Ohio. He has
a fine residence, a large, four-gabled brick bani, and a brick
mercantile block, and is in prosperous circumstances.
HIS SOX — XINTH GEXERATION.
\Vm. A. Kellogg.
Susan E. Kellogg, bom July 24th, 1838.
Richard Comestock, born July 5th, 1832.
They were married, 1852.
Susan, died Dec. 24tli, 1S63.
Richard, died Sept. nth, 1S64.
THEIR CHILDREX — NINTH GEXERATKJX.
NAMES.
BORN'.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR. DIHD.
1 Emmet L.
2 Merit A.
3 Albert W.
Oct. 2, 1SS4.
Feb. 19, 1S58.
Mav 6th. iS6r.
Emma B. Hadley.
Marj- E. Jenner.
1
Sept. I, 1874. 1
July 4, 18S0. 1
Susan E. Comestock wa.s an amiable woman, whose vir-
tues and good qualities were man}-. She was dearly beloved
by relatives and acquaintances. Mr. Comestock was a
farmer, and an industrious, honest man.
Emmet E- Comestock, boni Oct. 2d, 1S54.
Emma B. Hadley, bom June 23d, 1859.
Married, Sept. i.st, 1874.
(Address, Protection, Erie County, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILD— TEXTH GEXERATIOX.
Emerson B., bom Nov. 8th, 1875.
Merit A. Comestock, born Feb. 19th, 1858.
Mar\- Eliza Jenner, bom Feb. 15th, i860.
Married, July 4th, 1880.
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Genealogy of the Eldcrkin Family.
THKIR CHILDREN — TKNTH GENERATION.
1. Albert Wilber, born July 2d, 1881.
2. Charley David, born April loth, 1883.
3. Florence Inis, born May igtli, 1885.
Merit A. Comestock is a man of good habits, and has a
pleasant lady for his wife. He is a manufacturer of cabinet
furniture at Watts Flats, Chautauqua County, N. Y.
Seventh Generation. — Zuba Elderkin, daughter of
Bela and Susan Elderkin, was born in Nunda, Livingston
Covmty, N. Y., Oct. loth, 1807.
John Fleming, Esq., born 1804.
The}' were married, 1822. Afterwards she had three
other husbands.
THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED
1 H.J. Fleming
2 B. Fleming.
3 N H.P'leming
4 C Harrington
5 Ira Campbell
6 Jos. Campbell
7 Flora Allen.
1823.
1S25.
May 7.
1833-
1S42.
1844.
1854.
1830.
Nancy Hoag.
Rachel Walleston.
John J. Main.
John Roberts.
After parting with her first husband, she kept house for
her father a number of years. She was industrious, and had
some talent, but was a poor judge of the qualities of men.
Her first husband was the best of the four. She died in
Warren County, Pa., in 1867.
Hiram J. Fleming, born 1S23.
Nancy Hoag, born 1835.
Were married, 1854.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1 Millard F.
2 Wallace.
3 Thomas.
4 Walker.
3 Ralph.
1851.
1854-
1856.
1862.
June. TS67.
Ella Pyles.
Aggie Broadwick.
May, 18S1.
iSSi.
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Of this family, Millard has no children ; Wallace has
three. He married a lady in Illinois eighteen years old.
Thomas has two children. His wife was twenty-.seven years
old when married. Hiram J. Fleming is a farmer and
doctor, height, five feet, ten inches ; weight, 170 pounds.
His family were raised in Warren County, Pa., whence
they removed in 18S0 to Kansas, where they now reside.
The children are quite intellectual and energetic.
Buel Fleming, born in Forest County, Pa., 1825.
Mrs Rachel (Tuttle^ Wallcston, bom May 7th, 1850.
Married, 1854.
THEIR CHILDREN— XIXTH GENERATION'.
1. Lafaj-ette, born 1855.
2. George, born i860.
3. Eleanor I., born 1862.
The}' lost two or three children, whose names are not
known. Mrs. Rachel Fleming, while living with her first
husband, had one son, Ebenezer Walleston, who is mar-
ried and now lives in Bradford, McKean County, Pa. Buel
Fleming and his wife Rachel, being incompatible in their
organization, parted in 1869, she leaving him in Illinois, re-
turned to Warren County, Pa., bringing her youngest child,
Eleanor Irene, with her. After obtaining a bill of divorce,
Mr. Fleming married a second wife, and has one son, bom
1877. Mr. Fleming is a tall, fine looking man.
Eleanor Irene Fleming, born 1863.
John Hunter, bom 1859.
Married, 1880.
(Address, Fagundus, Warren County, Pa.)
THEIR CHII.DREN— TENTH GENER.\TI0N.
1. Edith Gertrude, born 1881.
2. Carl, born March, 1883.
3. George, born 1884.
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Mr. John Hunter is a fine looking man, works at lumber-
ing, is of a kind disposition, and highly respected as a cit-
izen.
Eleanor is tall, slim and full of mental activity and mirth.
Nancy H. Fleming, born in Forest County, Pa., May
7th, 1830.
John J. Main, 1:)orn in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., June
20th, 1 8 20.
Married, Oct. 1S53.
(Address, Grand Valley, Eldred Township, Warren
County, Pa.)
Mr. Main died, Nov. 19th, 1878.
THEIR CHILDREN — KINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MAKRIED TO.
DATE OF .MAR.
DITD.
1 Lewillin B.
2 Florence L-
3 Flora Belle.
4 Lafavette M.
Dec, 1S55.
July 3, 185S.
March 3, 1S60.
May 29, 1867.
1 Geo.T. Flood.
2 James F. Brush.
May 2, 1S77.
Jan. 2, 1884.
i8s6.
1S58.
John J. Main was a farmer and a life-long Democrat.
During the wild oil land speculation he contracted his farm
for $18,000, but before payment the war clo.sed, a terrible
flood came, bridges and telegraph wires were swept away,
and the mania of the wildest ///rw^ in a game of chance that
the world ever knew came to an end in a daj- ; so he lost the
golden prize.
Nancy is a remarkable woman in many good works. Her
disposition is mild, her industry untiring, her work never
ending and her patience equal to any emergencj^ She was
unequally yoked, and carried an unequal share of the cares
and burdens of life.
Flora B. Main, born in the year i860, in Eldred Town-
.ship, Warren Count)-, Pa., was married May 2d, 1877, to
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George T. Flood. She had one child by this marriage,
Pearl Victoria, born Oct. 22d, 187S. She wa.s married again
Jan. 2d, 1884, to Jame-s F. Bru.sh, at Grand Valley, Pa., by
Rev. W. H. Childs, according to the rules of the U. B.
Church. James F. Bru.sh was born in the year 1S54. He is
six feet tall, and weighs from 171 to 191 pounds. He is good
looking and well educated, is a bricklayer, kalsominer and
paper-hanger by trade. His people are uncommonly good
looking and high-tempered. James and Flora had one child,
a little daughter, born April 9th, 1885, Dollie Lin Bru.sh, by
name. Both of Flora's children are stout built, with light
complexion, light hair, blue eyes and ro.S}- cheeks. The}-
are bright, handsome children.
Charles Harrington, Jr., born, 1833.
He ser\'ed his country- in the War of the Rebellion. He
bought and cleared up a farm in Warren County, Pa., re-
moved to Michigan where he purchased a farm and remained
two or three years, when he sold out and started for Texas.
When crossing the State of Arkansas he was robbed and
r>iurdered. He was a bachelor.
Ira Campbell, of Butler County, Pa , is one of two sons of
David Campbell by his wife Zuba. At last accounts he
owned a coal-mine in Butler countv. He is a nice lookina:
man, was married and had one .son.
Ira's brother died in the United States army in the War
of the Rebellion.
Flora Allen, born about 1852.
John Roberts, born about 1840.
They were married, and live near Chautauqua Lake,
State of New York.
Clarissa Mary Elderkin, daughter of Bela and Susan
Elderkin, was born in Xunda, Livingston County, X. Y.,
February 5th, 18 10.
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Philip H. Siverly, Esq., boru September 3d, 1803.
They were married May 5th, 1831.
She died December 28th, 1884.
(Address, Olney P. O., Philadelphia, Pa.)
THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENJCRATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
riED.
1 Walter.
2 Emily.
3 Albert.
4 Caroline.
5 Sarah.
6 Hamilton.
Jan. 2q, 1832.
Aug. 29. 1S34.
June 25, 1S36.
May 19, 183S.
Dec. 29, 1S41.
Mar. 12, 1H45.
Lucy L- Dimoud.
J. W. Mclntire.
J. W. Gardner.
Dec. 8, 1870.
Jan. 5, 1S60.
Dec. 24, 1863.
May 8, 1837.
May 30. 1853.
p. H. Siverly's father was of German descent. He was
well educated, and possessed more than ordinary talent. He
was one of the pioneer settlers of the Allegheny river, and
located at the place now called Siverlyville, where he
performed the several duties of farmer, teacher, and Justice
of the Peace. He raised eight children, four sons and as
many daughters. Thej^ were an intellectual family. All
the members of thi.s family, parents, children and grandchil-
dren moved to Iowa about 1838, except P. H. Siverly, who
located on the old homestead near Oil City. Here he
officiated as Justice of the Peace and Recruiting Officer during
the War of the Rebellion. He was extensively known as a
politician. His friendship, affability, and generosity were
appreciated by a large circle of acquaintances. At the time
of the great oil land excitement, he sold a portion of his farm
for $100,000, and moved to Philadelphia where he now lives
at the advanced age of 83 years, retaining his physical and
mental powers in a remarkable degree.
Clarissa Mary, his wife, was noted for her industry, fam-
ily government, unwavering adherence to religion, and
moral rectitude ; and all the attributes of womanly graces
that adorn, embellish and dignify a wife, and qualifj^ a
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mother to instill into the minds of her children the elements
of true greatness and goodness. The result of her maternal
"discipline and moral example is fully exemplified in the
character and rank of her family.
Walter Siverl}', born Januarj^ 29th, 1832.
Lucy L,. Dimond, born November i8th, 1841.
Married December 8th, 1870.
(Address, Archie P. O., Venango County, Pa.)
They have no children. Walter Siverly is one of the
noted mathematicians of America. He has solved and dem-
onstrated 35 problems hitherto unknown to the world. He
has figured largely in petroleum oil and is now a member of
the Oil Exchange at Oil City. His industry, integrity and
gentlemanly bearings command the respect of all who know
him. Mrs. Siverly is worthy of just such a husband.
Emily Siverly is a worthy maiden lady residing with her
sister at Siverlyville. She is alike ornamental and useful in
every department of life.
(Address, Archie P. O , Venango County, Pa.)
Caroline Siverly, born May 19th, 1S38.
J. Watson Mclntire, born September 8th, 1838.
Married January 5th, i860.
THEIR CHII.DREN — NINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
1 Blanche.
2 Ida May.
MARRIED TO.
Mar. 3, 1861.
Nov. 12, 1862.
D. R. Harper, Jr.
DATE OV MAR.
Oct. 30, 1883.
DIl-D.
John Watson Mclntire died February 12th, 1863. He
was a very energetic merchant during his .short business
life. Mrs. Mclntire is a lady of education, refinement and
tnanners.
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(Address, Olney P. O., Philadelphia, Pa.)
Blanche Mclntirc, born March 3d, 1S61.
D. R. Harper, Jr., born January 28th, 1S56
The Harper family is too well known to require any de-
scription in this work. As publi.shers they have a world-
wide fame. Mrs. Harper is well educated and moves in the
fashionable circles of Philadelphia.
Bu.siness address, 610 Chestnut vStreet, Philadelphia.
Residence at Ridley Park.
Miss Ida May Mclntire, born November 12th, 1862.
She is her uncle's idea of a model woman, in height, size,
form, and mental endowments. Always active, healthy and
helpful toward advancing any good purpose ; .she is destined
to smooth up the rough and broken .spots in her path of life,
and cast a glow^ of sunshine upon the dark shadows of the
world.
(Addre-ss, Olney P. O., Philadelphia, Pa.)
Sarah Siverly, born December 29th, 1841.
J. Wesley Gardner, born March 14th, 1842.
Married, December 24th, 1863.
(Address, Archie P. O., Venango County, Pa.)
THEIR CHII^DREN— NINTH GENERATION,
NAMES.
BORN.
MARlilED TO.
DATE or MAR.
TIED.
1 Harry H.
2 Maud.
3 Grace.
4 Florence L.
Sept. II, 1S64.
Aug. 2, 1S6S.
Feb. 13, 1873.
July 19, 1883.
John Weslc}' Gardner is an active business man, having
operated largely in the production of petroleum, as well as
in the coal and lumber trade. He is now engaged in the
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mercantile business at Oil City, Pa., where he is a partner
in an extensive lumber yard. He is, in the strictest sense, a
gentleman at home and abroad. Mrs. Gardner has a large
share of all the good qualities of both her father and mother.
Phineas B. Elderkin, son of Bela and Susan Elderkin,
born February 22, 1S12.
Mariah Noble, born December 20, 1820.
Married, July, 1835.
Mariah died July iq, 1868.
IHEIR CHILDKEN'— EIGHTH GEXEKATIOX.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
EEMARKR.
I Susan.
Oct. 2, 1839.
Died in infancy.
2 Loreiia.
June 28, 1S42.
.lohn Brown.
Had 5 children.
3 Andrew.
Sept. 16, 1844.
Flora A. Scott.
Wounded in arm v.
4 Edward.
July I, 1S47.
Died in U. S. Armv.
5 Maritta.
Apr. 20, 1849.
John Vansise.
Had 7 children.
b Mariah.
June 25, 1851.
George Swift.
Had s children.
7 Viletta.
Nov- I7> i*^5rv
EphraiinS. Rock well
Lives at Cambridge, Pa.
8 Hiram.
Oct. 2=;, tSs8
Uuniairied
Lives in Minnesota.
Phineas Bates Elderkin and his family are farmers. All
but one reside in Crawford Count}-, Pa.
John B. Elderkin, son of Bela and Susan Elderkin, born
October 13, 1814.
Mary Wallaston, born August 3, 181 1.
Married February 25, 1836
Mary Elderkin died November 12, i858.
John B. Elderkin married Orilla King, April 20, 1871,
(Address, Grand Valley, Warren County. Pa.)
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CHII^DREN BY FIRST WIFE— EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAI:.
1 James W.
2 Samuel C.
3 Jane H.
4 Oliver C.
5 PhebeS.
6 John B., Jr.
7 George B.
8 Marv E.
9 Garrett D.
10 Susan A.
Dec. 23, 1S36.
Aug. 23, 183S.
Apr. 26, 1S40.
Apr. II, 1842.
Aug. 24, 1S44.
Aug. 18, 1846.
Aug, 18, 1846.
Mar. 19, 1849.
Apr. 28, 1851.
June 16. 1854.
Josina Stanton.
H. Houghtaling.
John Franklin.
Emma Johnson.
Thomas Smith.
In the
Geo. Peas.
Martha Buchanan.
J. Vosburg.
July 3, 1S65.
Apr. 24, 1S64.
Jan. 2, 1853.
Union Army
Jan. 27, 1865.
Dec. 1879.
Aug. 2, 1S64.
Aug. 15, 1847
John Bela Elderkin is a farmer. About the beginning of
the War of the Rebellion he built a lumber mill, and ran it
during the great oil excitement at Titusville, and till the
death of his wife in 1868. His children are all farmers.
James W. Elderkin, born December 23, 1836.
Josina Stanton, born May 12, 1844.
Married July 3, 1865.
(Address, Ackley Station, Warren County, Pa.)
THEIR CHII,DREN— :NINTH GENERATIOX.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF M.iB.
DIED.
1 Elbert L.
2 G'enni C.
March ii, iS66.
March 17. 1877.
James W. Elderkin is an industrious, thrifty farmer. He
is very pleasant and agreeable in his manners.
Samuel C. Elderkin, born August 23, 1838.
Harriet Houghtaling, born March 10, 1846.
Married April 24, 1864.
f Address, Grand Valley, Warren County, Pa.)
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THEIR CHILDEEX— MNTII GENERATIOX.
XAMi;.«. DORS.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR. PIED.
1 Lilian D. Sept. 5. 1S6.S.
2 Minnie A. June 17, 186S.
3 John A. July 24, 1S70.
4 Emma G. fulv 30, 1.S78.
5 Clinton. 1 Feli i. iSS4.
Samuel has a family of bright children ; his own health
has been poor most of his life. Disposition kind and gen-
erous.
Jane H. Elderkin married John Franklin. They had two
children, Walter and Flora.
Oliver C. Elderkin, born April ii, 1842.
Emma Johnson, born
Married
(Address, Bonair, Howard County, Iowa.)
They have one beautiful little daughter. Oliver is a
great worker, and has earned mone}- enough in the oil dis-
trict of Pennsj-lvania to make him rich, but he lacks the
faculty or desire to keep it. His motto is " but one life to
live ; live it as you go."
Phebe S. Elderkin, born August 24, 1844.
Thomas Smith, born February 29, 1848.
Married September 8, 1877.
(Address, Grgnd \'alley, W-Trrcn County, Fa.)
TIIEia CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
1 Albert Ward.l Sept. 20, 1S78.
2 Evie. I Dec. \\, iSSo.
3 Rnm -Wnp. ! Mav S. 18S3.
:.i.-\rrii:d to.
n.\Tic HF .MAi:
!-<. 4
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These children arc bright, intellectual, well developed
and handsome.
Garret Demill Elderkin, born April 2S, 1851. An orderly,
energetic, thrifty farmer.
Martha Buchanan, born 1861.
Married December, 1879.
(Address, Bonair, Howard County, Iowa.)
Mary Elizabeth Elderkin, born March 19, 1849.
George Peas, born .
Married January 27, 1865.
(Address, Fredericks, Chickasaw County, Iowa.)
THEIR CHILDREN— NINTH GENEKATION.
I. Cora. 2d. John. 3. Edward.
Susan Alzina Elderkin, born June 16, 1854.
Jerry Vosburg, born .
Married .
'Mr. Vosburg died in 1878.
They had no children. Mrs. Vosburg is a very amiable
lady. In 1886 she married Albert McKee, and lives now at
Friendship, N. Y. They have one son.
Dyer White Elderkin, son of Bela and Susan Elderkin,
born April 9. 181 7-
Cornelia Walker, born July 17, 1823.
Eois King, born August 31, 1830.
Cornelia W. Elderkin, died June 27, 1854.
Married to Cornelia Walker, July 27, 1842.
Married to Eois King, Augu.st 22, 1854.
(Address, Spartansburg, Crawford County, Pa.)
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THEIR CHILDREN— EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
D.A.TE OF MAR.
EIKD.
I Mary Jane.
April 27, 1843.
Francis Dond.
Jan. 23, i860.
Oct. 28, 1867.
2 Sarah F.
Nov. 23, 1S4S.
Rollin C. Clark.
May 3, 1866.
3 Emily C.
June 21, 1S47.
L. L. Deniing
July I, 1872.
4 KUen A.
April 23, 1849.
C. L- Deming.
May 12, 1874.
5 Walker W.
July 31. 1851.
Marv J. Stanton.
Oct. 16, 1877.
6 Ward King.
July 27, 1S55.
Mary E. Shute.
July 6, 1876.
7 Ida Ivois.
Aug. iS, 1857.
Murray H. Warren.
Aug. II, 1877.
S Rhoda C.
Feb. 6, iSs9.
Z. T. Whitehill.
Feb. 14, 1878
9 Flora B.
Oct. 5, i860.
10 Minnie B.
Dec. 19, 1S62.
Milton D. Stone.
Sept. 8, 1886.
I Dver W.
Sept. 12. 1S64.
Dyer W. Elderkin is the eighth child of Bela and Susan
Elderkin. He was born in Nunda, Eivingston County,
N. Y., April 9, 1S17. When he was two years old his parents
moved to Tionesta, Venango County, Pa., where the lum-
bering business was the principal employment of the family
for fifteen years. When he was but nine years old, his mother
died, leaving six children at home, of whom Mary was the
eldest, and Stephen W., an infant seven days old. That no-
ble-hearted sister cared for the family seven years, when she
married P. H. Siverly and took her j-oung brother with her
to her own home.
Dyer W., when a boy, was prompt, fearless, truthful
and observing. He was called by the neighbors both
"Deacon" and "Colonel."
After contesting the title to a tract of land three years,
Bela Elderkin was beaten and lost his home, with a heavy
bill of costs, at Tionesta. In 1834 the remnant of the family
moved to a farm near Ashville, Chautauqua County, N. Y.,
which had been purchased while in the lumber woods. Dyer
W. soon became noted for his rapid acquisition of scientific
knowledge. While taking his academical course at James-
town, N. Y., on the stage and in the lyceum, he was both
envied and admired. On the i8th day of August, 1S40, he
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was appointed Captain in the i62d Regiment of Infantry, of
the State of New York, under Wm. H. Seward. He found
his company on the extreme right of the Regiment ; but
after two years' drill was promoted to No. 2 in the Regi-
ment. He was well adapted to command ; height, five feet,
ten inches, with a clear, strong voice and patriotic spirit, in-
herited from the fathers of the Revolution ; a strong, electric
brain battery, coupled with a tendency to speech-making,
gave to him an unlimited control over his company. In
September, 1840, he commenced the study of law in the
office of Judge Marvin. During the last four months in
school he had studied fifteen hours a day, which impaired his
health and led to a consumptive condition. He left the office
and took lodging with his eldest brother. Dr. Vine Elderkin,
who, with counsel, treated him, and finally decided the case
hopeless. He went home to his father's expecting to die
soon. A very trifling observation suggested to his mind a
method of treatment which rapidly restored health again ;
and introduced a train of thought which, in ^ riper years, re-
sulted in the development of his new theory of consumption,
" Its Origin, Progress and Cure." His natural diathesis,
being opposed to a sedentary life, led him into the more ac-
tive pursuits of the people of that period, when our countr}^
was mostly a forest, and its industry principally clearing
land. He bought and partly cleared four different farms ;
then engaged in mercantile business four years ; then manu-
factured scythe snaths three years ; then planned and car-
ried through a land lottery scheme. He taught school in
the States of New York, Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
While teaching a class in Astronomy in the South, he dis-
covered the origin, uses and ends of Comets and Planets,
and the eternal perpetuity of the stars which are all suns.
In 1854, while residing at Columbus, Warren County, Pa.,
he was elected Justice of the Peace and commissioned by
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Wm. Bigler, Governor. He resumed the study of law
at the same time. He officiated as Justice of the Peace four
years, when he bought a farm joining the borough of Spar-
tansburg, where he has resided to the present time, farming
and practicing law alternately, as business presented itself.
Born a Whig, and being a great lover of human rights, he
assisted in organizing the Republican party and was very
active in sustaining the Government during the Rebellion.
Science has always predominated over finances in his organ-
ization, creating a desire for original research. He read
Dwight's Theology- and studied the scriptures carefully. He
read medicine incidentally all along the early part of his life,
and at the age of fiftj^-three, procured a small medical
library, w^hich he read at intervals for ten ^-ears, for the pur-
pose of knowing how much that valuable profession knows,
and how much remains unknown. He has often been heard
to express surprise that with all the ignorance and disad-
vantages of our ancestors — with their continued habit of be-
ing repeater^, they ever brought so much light out of total
darkness as they did. Second. With all the advantages of
the glowing light of science shining upon the pathway of our
contemporaries, the development of truth is so slow. Phil-
osophy, Astronomy and Nature, in their causes and effects,
have furnished themes of pleasing research for his hours of
leisure. A few of his original theories on different subjects
are submitted to the readers in the last part of this book.
He was first married at the age of twenty-five years to
Cornelia Walker, with whom he lived twelve years, and they
had five children. Second marriage to Lois King, who has
six children. The first wife was five feet, one inch in height,
and weighed one hundred and ten pounds. She was edu-
cated and possessed an amiable disposition, a keen, pene-
trating mind, extraordinar}- memon,-, and a remarkable par-
ental government. She never spoke an angry word during
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her married life. She was too frail and too good to remain
long in this world. vShe left four little daughters and one
son to be cared for by the unknown ' ' Ma. ' ' that might take
her place.
The second wife is five feet, seven inches in height, and at
the time of marriage weighed i So pounds. Has been strong,
healthy and energetic in labor and business. She is highly
esteemed by all her acquaintances ; and has demonstrated
the great problem : ' ' Can a step-mother be as kind to step-
children as to her own?" How gratifying the memory of those
years of kindness must be to her, when those happy children
return on a visit to the old home, always bringing to " Ma."
rich presents as tokens of love and respect. Her own chil-
dren are not behind in their manifestations of love and es-
teem.
Mary Jane Elderkin, born April 27, 1S43.
Francis Doud, born April 5, 1839.
Married January 23, 1S60.
Mary J. Doud died October 28, 1867.
Francis Doud died October 18, 1877.
THEIR CHII^DREN— NINTH GENERATION.
1. James Freemont, born September 10. 1861. Died
November 4, 1875.
2. Velma Grace, born November 21, 1864.
Mary J. Doud, in her mental qualities and characterist-
ics, as well as in size and height, resembled her mother very
closely.
Francis Doud was a man of more than ordinary business
talent He married a second wife by whom he had three
children,
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Miss Velma Grace Doud resides with her great uncle,
Wm. Walker, who raised and educated her. Her opportu-
nities have been excellent, and she has improved them to
her advantage. She is a successful teacher at the present
time.
(Address, Bear Lake, Warren County, Pa.)
Sarah Francis Elderkin, born November 24, 1845.
Rollin C. Clark, born October 15, 1837.
Married May 3, 1866.
Rollin C. Clark died January 30, 1884.
(Her present address is Mrs. Fannie S. Clark, No. 108
Columbia Street, West New Brighton, Staten Island, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILD— NINTH GENERATION.
Rollie Marie, Born August 12, 1875.
Rollin C. Clark was raised in the vicinity of Titusville,
Pa. When oil was first discovered he engaged in specula-
tions in that product, and soon accumulated Sio oco, which
he invested in a drug store at Titusville. He compounded
and manufactured the medicine known as " Clark's Anti-
Bilious Compound," in company with his brother, C. S.
Clark. He was well known in the business circles of Cleve-
land, O. He engaged, in company with Murray H. Warren,
in oil-producing and refining in the Bradford oil field,
where, by his business reputation and the energy of his part-
ner, the}^ were financially successful.
At the time of Mr. Clark's death the company owned one
of the finest oil refining works in the United States, located
at Corry, Erie County, Pa , with a branch at Baltimore.
Sarah Frances, alias Fannie S. Clark, was born at Bear
Lake, Warren County, Pa., immediately after the return of
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her parents from Kentucky. She was a brilliant young
lad3% with high aspirations, and a restless, roving disposi-
tion. Mr. Clark's means were ample and she was gratified
with every desire for accomplishments and traveling. She
spent one year in the Elocution School of Boston, where she
became an excellent sensational speaker. She practiced
upon the stage in the city of New York one year, and took
lessons in music in Cleveland several years. She visited all
the places of notoriety in the United States. Finallj^ her
nervous sj-stem yielded to her overwrought efforts, and she
sought retirement at her home on Staten Island. Her
daughter RoUie is with her ; a nice little girl.
Emily Caroline Elderkin, born June 21, 1847.
Eoton E. Deming, born April 17, 1825.
Married July i, 1872.
(Address, Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas.)
THEIR CHILD— NINTH GENERATION.
Maud Uphema, born July 28, 1873.
Eoton E- Deming has a son by a former wife, Charles E.
Deming. At one time he owned a large ranche in Califor-
nia. Afterward lumbered, and manufactured doors, blinds,
etc., in Pennsylvania. He lost most of his property in the
hard times which followed the war. His occupation is now
farming and stock-breeding.
Emily C. Deming used to teach school. In music, she
is an extra vocalist. She is a fine artiste. Maud is a bright
little girl.
Ellen Amelia Elderkin, born April 23, 1849.
Charles E. Deming, born December 24, 1850.
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Married May 12, 1874.
(Address, Rocklio, Placer County, Cal.)
THEIR CIIItDKKN— NINTH GENERATION.
1. Claire Winfield, l)orn June 16, 1S76.
2. Lenox Edwin, born July iS, 1879.
3. lyillian Amelia, born July 19, 1881. Died April
15, 1885.
Charles L. Deming is a kind and patient husband and
father. He graduated at the Commercial College at Erie,
Pa. He is a natural mechanic, an engineer, and can run
and repair any kind of machinery .
Ellen A. Deming is smart and quick, a good conversa-
tionalist, attends church regularly, and always teaches a
class in Sunday School. She is neat, tidy, and an excellent
housekeeper.
Walker White Elderkin, born July 31, 1851.
Mar}^ Jane Stanton, born July 7, 1S61.
Married, October 16, 1877.
(Address, Nos. 271 and 273 Frank.'.town Avenue, East
End, Pittsburgh, Pa.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENER.\TION.
1. Goldie Florence, born March 7, 1879.
2. Mable Cornelia, born June 8, 18S2.
3 Mary Jane, born September 5, 1884.
W. W. Elderkin was born in Columbus, Warren County,
Pa., while his father was engaged in mercantile business.
At the age of six years he displayed the tendencies of his
6S Cciicalogv of tlic FJdcrkin Faiiiily.
mind by trafficking with his schoohnates. At fourteen he took
a span of fine horses from Oil City to Philadelphia, a dis-
tance of four hundred miles. When seventeen, during the
great oil excitement in Western Pennsylvania, he butchered
and sold meat, poultry, butter, etc., in Titusville, clearing
$i,ooo. At twenty he opened a hardware store in Spar-
tansburg, where he did a successful business for three years.
Thinking the place too small for his aspirations, he .sold out
and went West — as far as Dakota. Here he remained one year.
Finding the population too sparse, it seemed like keeping
hotel in the woods, so he bought a farm, for luck, and re-
turned to the oil region, where he engaged in the grocery
business at Edenburg. He remained at this town three
years, till the floating population drifted to Bradford, when
he sought a more stable class of customers at his present
location in Pittsburgh. He is a success, .socially and finan-
cially. His integrit}', honesty and energy are the corner-
stone of his prosperity. His attachment to home, famih*
and friends is very strong.
Mary, his wife, is an excellent woman, a descendant of
one of our noted families.
Ward King Elderkin, M. D., born July 27, 1855.
Mary Elizabeth Shute, born
Married July 6, 1876.
(Address, Chautauqua, Chautauqua County, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILD— NINTH GENERATION.
Dimonda Susabelle, born May 5, 1880.
Dr. Ward K. Elderkin, in his early boyhood, indicated the
tendency of his mind by making bread pills and preparing
vials of berry juice, with which he acted the part of doctor at
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the children's play-houses. He graduated at the Eclectic
Medical Institute of Cincinnati in 1881, with the honors of
Physician and Surgeon. He immediately entered his field of
practice at Riceville, where he had a liberal .share of the
town and country patronage. His superior success in the
healing art demonstrates the importance of adapting organ-
ization to bvisiness. He is a deep thinker and a close rea-
soner ; di.scards all ostentatious display, and .seeks success
only through genuine merit.
Mary E- Elderkin is an Engli.sh lady of active mind and
remarkable memory, who.se parents reside in Cleveland,
Ohio.
Ida Lois Elderkin, born August 18, 1S57.
Murray H. Warren, born September 27, 1S54.
Married August 11, 1877.
(Address, Corry, Erie County, Pa.)
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Laura Blanche, born July 3, 1881.
2. Murray Heller, born January 25, 1883.
Murray H. Warren is a descendant of a well known fam-
ily, who are prominent in the military, political and medical
history of the United States. Partaking of the spirit of his
ancestors, he is fearless and daring amidst dangers, prolific
in resources in great emergencies, far-seeing in the possible
events of the future, and commanding in his deportment.
A first-class financier, his generosity extends almost to pro-
fusion.
A gentleman in business and demeanor, he can conduct a
difficult or dangerou-s enterpri.se with more skill and certainty
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than most operators. He is now President of the Pennsylva-
nia Oil Company, Liniited, of New York City and Chicago,
which company was organized as a medium of distribution
for Clark & Warren's oils. Mr. Warren oversees the entire
business, and has immediate charge of the refining works
located at Corry and Baltimore.
Mrs. Warren is a woman of firm characteristics ; height,
five feet, five inches ; weight, 156 pounds, with fine form
and face, well adapted to her sphere in life.
Rhoda Cornelia Elderkin, born February 6, ICS59.
Z. T. Whitehill, born July iS, 1S51.
Married, February 14, 1878.
(Address, Knox P. O., Clarion County, Pa.)
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Minno Pearl, born June 29, 1879.
2. Charles Freemont, born January 16, 1881.
Zachera T. Whitehill was born and reared at Edenburgh,
Clarion Count}^ Pa. He is six feet, two inches in height,
fine looking, and of a commanding appearance. Has been
engaged in oil producing since arriving at his majorit}-. He
has shared the vicissitudes of fortune common to oil pro-
ducers. When fortune smiles he cannot retire ; when mis-
fortune casts its dark shadow around, he sees no route to
eminence so short as a gushing well. So he continues in
the same business.
Mrs. Rhoda C. Whitehill combines all the qualities and
virtues that con.stitute a genuine lad}-. Height, five feet,
three inches ; weight, 136 pounds ; features regular, plump
and fine looking ; disposition, kind.
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Miss Flora Belinda Elderkin, born October 5, i860.
(Address, Spartansburg, Crawford County, Pa.)
Her fashionable taste, style and order excel in ever}'-
thingshe does. Height, five feet, three inches ; weight, 126
pounds ; fair looking ; light complexion and brown hair.
Minnie Belle Elderkin, born December 19, 1S62.
Milton D. Stone, born — ^,
Married September 8, 18S6.
(Address, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, X. Y.)
Mrs. Minnie B. Stone is five feet, five inches in height, and
weighs 150 pounds. Is strong, energetic and self relying.
She expresses her opinions frankly. She can be relied on in
all the vicissitudes of fortune.
Milton D. Stone is one of Corry's noblest young men ;
well educated and well bred, he is intellectual moral, ener-
getic, honest and methodical. His perceptive powers read-
ily scan surroundings, conditions and results so that he is
always found on the right side of financial questions. He is
in the employ of the Chautauqua County National Bank, at
Jamestown, N. Y., and owns an interest in a large tract of
timbered land.
(Address, Spartansburg, Crawford County, Pa.)
Dyer Webster Elderkin, born September 12, 1864.
Height, five feet, ten inches ; weight, 170 pounds. He is
strong, healthy, energetic and honest; is an unceasing worker,
conducting the affairs of a large farm at the present time.
Besides the branches of a common school education, he has
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studied Algebra, Natural Philosophy, Astrononi}- and Phys-
iology. He is pleasant and affable in his manners, and
would make a reliable clerk or partner in a heavy mercan-
tile business.
Ira Elderkin, son of Bela and Susan Elderkin, born
March 22, 1S22.
Phebe Ann Rockwell, born June 26, 1826.
Married, June 15, 1843.
Ira Elderkin died April 21, 1873.
THEIR CHII.DREN— EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
r,ORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAl;.
DIED
I Alfred W.
Aug. q, 1S44.
Killed in the army.
Sept. 20, '63.
2 Elizabeth J
June 24, 1846.
April 29, '49.
3 Aiiijeliiie J.
May 3, l!^47.
IvOst s husbands I^i
ves in Texas.
4 Marv Ann.
Nov. 19, 1S51.
May 15, '54.
5 Harriet E.
Feb. 12, 1S54.
1. Eugene Phelps.
2. Evvd. Bauugrass.
E. Phelps
was killed by a
car in 1S82.
6 Sarah Jane.
July igih, 1S56.
1 Frank Service.
2 Fred Ecker.
7 Vina C.
Aug. 12, 1S62.
James B. Terry.
8 Adda Dell.
Sept. 7, 1864.
BuddWhiteinTexas
9 Jas. Russel.
Dec. 1S68.
Address, Watts Flat
s, Chautauqua
Co., N. Y.
n Georp-e Ira.
June 20, '64.
Ira Elderkin was a farmer. He was noted for his phj^s-
ical strength, agility and musical talent. He was a good
husband, kind father and faithful friend. His joll}* organi-
zation was the centre of merriment in all the social circles of
his acquaintance.
Phebe Ann Elderkin was a true helpmate, always at her
post, during her husband's lifetime. She, by her untiring
energy, rai.sed and educated their minor children after his
death
(Address, Watts Flats, Chautauqua County, N. Y.
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The children of Ira Elderkin are brilliant and mirthful.
They seek change of place and employment. Angeline con-
ducted successfuU}' a laundry in Denver, Col. Has now a
ranch in Texas, at Gainsville, Cook County. Harriet is at
the same place; also Adda. Their husbands are.engaged in
raising and feeding stock, \'ina C. Terr^- is the wife of a
railroad contractor, at Meadville, Crawford County, Pa.
Jennie Ecker lives at West Flats, Chautauqua County, N.
Y. James R. Elderkin is a wild boy with an active mind
and strong willpower, which, if properly directed, will make
a mark in the world. His eye is on railroading.
Stephen W. Elderkin, born February 6th, 1826.
Address, Olney P. O. Philadelphia, Pa.
He had a slender constitution and poor health during the
earl}^ part of his life. He has remained single, and has al-
wavs lived with his brother-in-law, P. H. Siverh'.
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CHAPTER IX.
Hannah Clark, daughter of Henr}' and Mary Ann Clark,
bom July 28, 1797.
Married January 17, 1818.
Giles Jackson died February 14, 1820.
THEIR CHILD — EIGHTH GENERATION.
Sarah Atwood Jackson, born 1820.
Died August 23, 1832.
David L. Roberts, born November 20, 1801.
Married Hannah, widow of Giles Jackson, June 2, 1830.
David ly. Roberts died December 30, 1864.
Hannah Roberts died March, 1867.
THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MAKPIED TO.
DATE OF MAB.
DIKD.
I. Mary Anne.
2 . Jane.
3. Ellen 0.
4. Roderick.
5. Glendower.
June 7, 1831.
Feb. 28, 1S33.
May 6, 1835.
June 6, 1837.
Oct. 23, 1841.
March, 1834.
Dec. 8, 1873.
June 21. 1840.
Oct. 2, 1842.
The history of this family is unknown to the writer, but
one fact, which should not be overlooked, appears that their
generosity knew no bounds.
Mary Anne Robert.'^,the only surviving member of the fam-
ily, appears to be a woman of culture and refinement, with
a mind capable of original investigation and deci.sion. Many
thanks to her for the information furnished for this work,
(Address, 6go W. Monroe street, Chicago, 111.)
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Mary Anne Clark, daughter of Henry and Mary Ann
Clark, bom July 6, 1804.
David L. Roberts, born November 20, 1801.
Married April, 1828.
She died November 19, 1829.
He died December 30, 1864.
THEIR CHII^D— EIGHTH GENERATION.
Clark Roberts, bom November 12th, 1829.
Lizzie Linscott, born .
Married, .
THEIR CHILDREN— NINTH GENERATION.
1. Charles N.
2. Lewis C.
3. Willis H.
4. Ella.
5. Linscott.
6. Mary Otteline.
Hon. Elias Brewster, born December 30, 1782.
1. Lucre tia Edgerton.
2. Harriet Clark, bom July 31, 1799.
Lucretia Edgerton married May 8, 1807. Had four chil-
dren ,
Harriet Clark married August 8, 1826. Had .seven chil-
dren.
Hon. E. Brewster died February 19, 1858.
Lucretia Brewster died .
Harriet Brewster died March 16, 1874.
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THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
HORN.
It-ARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAK.
DIKD.
T. Lucretia E.' Feb. 25, 1810.
James C. Jackson.
Sept., 1830.
2. Silas W. [Jan. 4, 1813.
Mary A. Walden.
April 27, 1837.
3. Sarah E. ■ Feb. i, 1815.
July 24, 1837.
4. Samuel W.' June 23, 1821.
June 20, 1830
5. Henrv A. | June 8, 1827.
Anninda Bailv-
June 9, 1862.
<S. Elias Pineo, Apr. 24, 1829.
Chas. A. Dittrick.
Mar. 21, 1856.
Jan. 4, 1S65.
7. Harriet H. i May 14, 1831.
Marshall C. Fuller.
May 30, 1857.
8. Sardiii.s C.
Oct. 23, 1833.
Sarah A. Gavlord.
Jnlv 17, 1862.
9. Elliott P.
Dec. 27, 1836.
April i.s, 1S3S.
10. Mary Jane.
Jan. 3, 1840.
II. Roderick P.
Dec. 3, 1S42.
Sarah F. Thomas.
Dec. 10, 1865.
" Hon. Elias Brewster was born in Columbia, Windham
county, Conn., was a lineal descendant of E^lder Wm. Brew-
ster, 'Chief of the Pilgrims,' and a very reputable offspring
from that worthy ancestry. He lived in his native town un-
til manhood, after which he .spent several .seasons teaching
on Long Island. He then located at Mexico, O-swego coun-
ty, N.Y., in 1809, where he lived until hisdeath — a period of
nearly half a century. During most of that time he held
some public office, as Town Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Su-
pervisor for many years, County Treasurer, County Judge,
and Member of Assembly. All these offices he filled with
ability, honesty and integrity. He was an easy and gifted pub-
lic speaker, and could present his thoughts with so much
clearness, logic and pathos as to carry an audience to the
same concluding point where he arrived. He was a kind
father, an affectionate husband and benevolent neighbor.
His business faculty enabled him to rear and educate a very
large family of children. But the crowning excellence of
Judge Brewster w^as his Christian character. He united
with the First Presbyterian Church of Mexico in the spring
of 1832, and was soon after chosen a ruling Elder, which of-
fice he held until death, performing its duties in a faithful and
satisfactory manner. He loved the Church of Christ, the
Bible, the Christian Sabbath, the house and worship of God,
and the Prayer meeting. He evinced a clear understanding
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of the fundamental principles of Chrislianity, and the doc-
trine of the Cross, and in his life exemplified their practical
tendency. He adhered to them, and when there was need
' contended earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints."
He was a judicious, exemplary, useful Christian man. The
writer visited him the last afternoon of his life. With great
difficulty of utterance he expressed his strong confidence in
Christ as the rock on which he planted his feet and cast the
anchor of his soul. 'J hus he lived, and thus he died in the
faith and hope of the Gospel ; and, as we doubt not, is now
enjoying the • rest that remaineth to the people of God.' "
OBITUARY.
"In Irving, Nebra.ska, March i6, 1884, Mrs. Harriet C.
Brewster died, aged 75 years.
" Harriet Clark Brewster was born in Manlius, N. Y.,
July 31, 1799. She was married August S, 1826, to Elias
Brewster, and removed to Mexico, Oswego county, where
she lived until 1858, when, her husband having died, .she
came with her children to Florence, Neb., and the next year
to Irving, in the same State. Here she lived till she pas.sed
to the home above. Converted in her childhood, hers was
one of those quiet, earnest, faithful Christian lives, which al-
ways exercise an abiding influence on those who come in
close contact with them. Her sphere was her home. It
was here her patient, self-denying love was manifest.
The mother of seven children, she gave much of her life in
loving service for them, and was rewarded by seeing them
all come in youth into the fold of Christ. Xor was her in-
terest confined to her own. All who came to her home shared
her kindness and sympathy. Her life was a continued
outgoing of love and good deed.s — of doing for others. Her
religious experience w^as deep and .strong, and full of faith
and fervency. During the last years of her life, when the
writer knew her, it was a .special privilege to converse with
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her on religious topics. Her mind found its chief delight in
the things of the Bible, which to her was the book of books.
" Her death was caused by cancer, and she was a great
sufferer, especially during the last few months. She often
expressed the desire that she might be kept from all mur-
muring ; and her patient, uncomplaining deportment was a
marvel to all. In no place, perhaps, does it require more
grace to live for God than in intense physical pain, when it
would be far easier to die than to live ; and they who go tri-
umphantly through this to the glory of the life beyond, leave
behind them the strongest possible witness to the sustaining
grace of their Savior. Such witness has she left to us, — to
the many who mourn her loss. A faithful, devoted wife and
mother and friend, beloved by all who knew her,
Grandma Brewster (as she was familiarly called in the neigh-
borhood), will long be remembered, and many will be better
for having known her. She rests from her labors and her
works do follow her." T. W. DeLong.
Note. — For the general genealogy of the Brewster family
see page — , chapter X.
Henry Clark, born , 1803.
Olive Hawks, bom , .
Married, .
THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1 Charlotte M.
2 Augustus
3 Mary Anne
4 Maria H.
5 Henry, Jr.
May 24, 1S25.
1827.
March tg, 1835.
Salem Town.
Maria J. Cross.
Geo. F. Carlisle.
May 19, 1845.
March 19, 1857.
7 years old.
In childhood.
Charlotte Maria Clark, born May 24, 1825.
Salem Town, born .
Married, May 19, 1845.
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Family.
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THEIR CHILDREN— NINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN'.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAK.
DIKD.
I.
3. Otteline.
Wni. Davis.
In infancy.
In infancy.
They reside in California.
Augustus Clark, born 1827.
Maria Jo.sephine Cross, born .
Married, .
Maria Josephine died, leaving one daughter.
Maria Hawks Clark, born March 19, 1835.
George F. Carlisle, born October 19, 1830.
Married March ig, 1857.
G. F. Carlisle died 1865.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. George.
2. Ada.
3. Edward.
Louisa E. Clark, daughter of Henry and Mary Ann
Clark, born 1808 ; died May 20, 1837.
Ephriam Carpenter Reed, born ; died Jan. 22, 1859.
Married Nov. 14, 1825
THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
I. Helen Amelia, died in infancy.
2 Louisa Mary, died in infancy.
3 Mary Louisa, born Nov. 20, 1833 ; married Wm. E.
Clark, M. D., Dec. 26, 1865.
So
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Dr. Will. E. Clark, born Feb. 22, 1819.
Mary Louisa Reed, bom Nov. 20, 1833.
(Address, 690 West Monroe street, Chicago, 111.)
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. William K., Jr., born May 7, 1867.
2. Grace, born February 28, 1869.
William E. Clark, M. D. , is a graduate from the School
of Regular Physicians, a descendant from the family of
Windham, Conn., Clarks. Jabez Clark was a prominent
lawyer of Windham, Conn. He married Amie Elderkin,
seventh child of Col. Jedediah Elderkin. Jabez Clark had
two brothers located at Clinton, N. Y., in 1793 — Dr. Deodo-
tus Clark and Grastus Clark, attorney- at-law. Dr. William
E. Clark is now one of 918 practicing physicians in the great
city of Chicago.
Dr. James Jackson, born 1778. Died, 1829.
Mary Ann Elderkin, born December 18, 1771. Died July
18, 1858.
They were married in 18 10.
THEIR CHILDREN— SEVENTH GENERATION.
NAMKS.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
(
1. James C. ' March 28, 1811.
2. Giles W. May 23, 1S13.
3. Jane E. 1 August 23, 1817.
Lucretia E.Brewster
Hannah Jennings.
E. Leffingwell.M.D.
Sept. 1S30.
Jan. 31, 187S.
James C. Jackson, M. D., born March 28, 1811.
Lucretia Edgerton Brewster, born February 25, 1810.
They were married September, 1830.
(Address, Dansville, Livingston county, N. Y.)
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THEIR CHII^DREN — EIGHTH GENKR.VTION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED
1. Mary.
2. George.
3. James H.
June II , 1841. , Kate Johnson.
Sept. i.^, 1864.
In infancy.
Early manh'd
Extract from a lecture delivered by James C. Jackson, in
lyiberty Hall, March 28, 1881, the day he was seventy years
old:
" I was born of goodly stock. My paternal grandfather
was Col. Giles Jackson, of Tyringham, Berkshire county,
Mass., who was at the battle of Saratoga, and had the honor
of engrossing the articles of capitulation of General Bur-
goyne. Col Jackson was the father of twenty-one children,
of whom my father was the fifteenth Longevit}' and large
size were characteristics of the famih- ; but from ante and
post-natal causes my father was, when born, feeble, and grew
sickly, and was. when grown up, sick and small in size, never
weighing more than one hundred and twenty -four pounds.
My father's brothers were all large men, weighing from one
hundred and seventy-five pounds to two hundred and twenty,
and ranging from five feet eight inches to six feet two inches
in height ; three or four of the sisters were five feet ten to
eleven, and one, six feet, so I have been told, and all were
finely proportioned.
"My mother was a magnificent person. The humor in
her large and rich, and the woman in her paid it reverent
obeisance. No one who knew her thought of her first be-
cau.se of her sex. She was so large in her intellectual en-
dowments and had such great spiritual conferments, that she
always, on all general occasions, kept the merely feminine
qualities in her out of sight. These were reserved, as I think,
rightly, for her husband and children and .special domestic
relationships. Her grandfather was Colonel Jedediah Elder-
kiu. a great revolutionary patriot, known in Connecticut's
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historical collections as of ' bull-frog memory.' She, too,
came of longevious ancestry, and of large, robust stock. I
have never known a hardier, handsomer, and naturally a
more capacious woman than she was ; and this view of her
was taken by all her contemporaries."
James C. Jackson is so extensively known that anything
the writer of this work could say would add nothing to his
popularity. He began his career of medical life under the
auspices of the old allopathic school, wdiere every symptom
of disease was met by a covinteracting force, which had a
direct tendency to destroy the vital forces of the patient, and
rendered his recovery more hazardous than no treatment at
all. Depletion was the first great object sought. This was
accomplished by vivesection, cathartics, emetics, universal
solvents and opiates. The wholesale slaughter of human life
produced by that theory and practice of medicine, then, as it
is even unto this day, w^as too shocking to his organization
to be followed for the mere purpose of a livelihood. From
the Puritan fathers he had inherited the noble qualities, hon-
esty, justice, humanity, love, sympathy- and generosity ; also
a deep, clear, penetrating mind, which gave to him the power
to be an original thinker and actor. From his standpoint he
surveyed the medical world in all its acts and effects ; and
groaned, grieved, wept and prayed for a brighter light and
a safer road to the realm of earthly health and life. With
one firm determination of mind, he dashed from his pinnacle
into the abyss below the wdiole drug theory. He then in-
quired of nature : What is health ? What is disease ? How
is health perpetuated ? How is disease induced ? The.se
questions furnished food for long, deep, original thought and
investigation. He began his hygienic practice about 1844.
In 1856 he established a home cure or sanitorium on the hill-
side at Dan.sville, N. Y. , where he has received and treated
over 20,000 patients. His theory was a puzzle to the medi-
cal w^orld, but his success in healing the sick has been as-
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tounding. He cures by bringing invalids into a direct line of
nature's laws. He is the author of several pathological and
hygienic works, and has published a "Health Journal"
about thirty years. The Sanitorium has grown to be a mag-
nificent establishment, capable of providing for 500 patients at
the same time. He is now retired with a liberal competency.
The present proprietors are James H. Jack.son, M. D., Albert
Leffingwell, M. D., E. D. Leffingwell, M. D., and Wm. E.
Leffingwell, Sec. and Treas.
James H. Jackson, born June 11, 1841.
Kate Johnson, born April 7, 1S41.
^hey were married Sept. 13, 1864.
''Address, Dansville, Livingston county, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILD — NIN'TH GEXERATIOX.
Arthur, born May 4, 1868.
James H. Jackson may well be a splendid man, circulat-
ing, as he does, in his veins, the blood of such an ancestry as
Rev. Stephen White, Col. JedediahElderkin, Col. Giles Jack-
son and Judge Elias Brewster. With such antecedents we
maj- look for a consequential man, like Dr. James H. Jack-
son, full of energy in business, a profound thinker and ready
writer, with a desire for the welfare of mankind as broad as
the world. He was born in Petersburg, Madison county, N.
y. His wife, in Sturbridge, Mass.
(Address, Dansville, Livingston county, N. Y.)
Arthur Jackson is a young man with promising ability,
attending school at this time.
Giles W. Jackson, son of Dr. James and Mar}' Ann Jack-
son, born May 23, 1813, Died Januan,- 31, 1878.
Hannah Jennings, born April 4, 1815. Died April 20,
T883.
Married.
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Family.
THIilR CHILDREN— KIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIBD TO.
D.\TE OK MAR.
DIED.
1. Henry A.
2. Lizzie.
3. James.
4. Harriet.
June 12, 1837.
Nov. 30, 1840.
Sept. 23, 1847.
Caroline Rathbun.
George B. Morgan.
Chas. M. Catlin.
June 23, 1881.
1866.
1871.
In infancy.
Giles W. Jackson was born May 23, 18 13, at Manlius,
Onondaga county, N. Y. He died at the age of 64 years,
8 months and 8 days, in Ottawa, La Salle county, 111. In
early manhood he was a clerk in the store of Mr. Fleming,
afterward with Mr. Smith, who was a remarkable man for
system and order in conducting his business. He had in
1833 an interest in his father's estate of $1,000. With this he
intended to engage in the mercantile pursuit. In 1836 he
went west, stopping one year at Joliet, 111. Then he located
on a farm three miles north of Marseilles, in the town of Man-
lius, 111., which was named at his suggestion after his native
place in the State of New York. Here he remained .seven-
teen years, engaged in active industry; w'hen, in 1854, here-
moved to Ottawa and engaged in the hardware business as
the senior member of the firm of Jack.son & Lockwood, in
which he was eminently successful. He retired in 1873 with
a hand.some competence. He held many offices of honor and
importance, to-wit : Supervi-sor of the town of Manlius, Su-
pervisor of the County Poor, Member of the Board of Educa-
tion, and member of the City Council ; in all of which he ac-
quitted him.self with remarkable acceptance and ability. For
nearly twenty years he was superintendent of the county
asj-lum, where his skill and efficiency could not be surpassed.
It seldom happens to one to be so universally respected and es-
teemed as was Giles W.Jackson. His happy family circle attest-
ed his domestic virtues. The church cherished his examples
and sought his advice. In the different public trusts filled by
him, no doubt ever arose in regard to his ability, judgment or
unswerving integrity. He embraced the adage, "act well
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your part ; there all honor lies." He embraced the Christian
faith when young, and was very zealous in advocating its
doctrines. His motto was, "Seek first the Kingdom of
Heaven and its righteousness, and all things will be added
thereto." All who knew him mourned his loss. At his
death the city council, fire company, and other organizations
to which he belonged, passed resolutions of condolence.
Thus lived and died one of our noblest citizens.
Henry A. Jackson, ))orn June' 12, 1837.
Caroline ly. Rathbun, born August 17, 1S44.
Married June 23, iSSi.
(Address, Kirksville, Adair county, Mis.souri.)
Henry Augustus Jack.son was born on a farm near Ottawa,
111. During his minority he was a dutiful, industrious and
kind son to his parents, and an indulgent brother to his two
younger sisters. He went to Kansas in 1870, where he en-
gaged in fruit-raising and mercantile business for ten years,
successfully. In 1880 he went to Dansville, N. Y., where
he was married and remained till June, 1882. In 1883 he pur-
chased his present home, to- wit: the Parcels House, in Kirks-
ville, Mo., a town of about 2,000 inhabitants. His height is
five feet seven inches, weight 145 pounds, with light brown
hair. He is active, energetic and agreeable ; owns the most
valuable hotel in the town, and gives his customers the most
hospitable reception The characteristics of his father are
deeply rooted in his organization
Mrs. Caroline L. Jackson was born at Poplar Ridge, in
Cayuga county, N. Y. Height, 5 feet 5 inches ; weight,
140 pounds ; hair, light brown ; complexion, brunette. Her
father was a farmer, now living with her, 84 years old. His
sister is in the same family, 98 years old, both well and en-
joying life.
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George B. Morgan, born
Lizzie Jackson, born November 30, 1840.
Married 1866.
(Address, 3899 Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo.;
THEIR CHII^DRiCN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Henry, born March 31, 1867.
2. Mabel, born February, 1875.
Mr. G. B. Morgan is a gentleman of a keen, shrewd busi-
ness tact ; the owner of a large amount of real estate in St
Louis. He is also extensively engaged in mining in Arizona.
Of Mrs. Lizzie Morgan we can sa}^ nothing from lack of
acquaintance and information, except from a knowledge of
her blood. That tells its story of merit through ten genera-
tions. I will risk the assertion that she is endowed with all
the amiable qualities of her ancestors.
Charles M. Catlin, born May, 1846.
Harriet Jackson, born September 23, 1847.
Married 1871.
(Address, 688 West Monroe street, Chicago, 111.)
THEIR CHILDREN— NINTH GENERATION.
1. Carrie, born April 15, 1S72.
2. Howard, born November 3, 1876.
I have no clue to Mr. Catlin 's business or his wife's qual-
ities. Presume they are all right.
Jane E. Jackson, daughter of Dr. James and Mary Ann
Jack.son, born August 23, 1817.
Elisha Leffingwell, M. D., l)orn August 28, 1805. Died
February- 10, 1871,
Married November 26, 1839.
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(Mrs. LeffingweH's address is Dansville, Livingston
county, N. Y.)
THKIR CHIIvDREN— EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAK.
D ED.
1. Albert.
2. Arthur E.
3. James J.
4. Elisha Dyer.
5. William.
Feb. 13, 1845.
Sept. 13, 1846.
Sept. 7, 1847.
June I, 1849.
July 10, 1855.
Mary C. Hathaway.
Mantiie Parke.
Dec. 23, 1871.
Dec. 31, 1878.
Sept. 10, 1870.
Sept. 20, 1854.
Elisha Iveffingwell, M. D., was born at Middleton, Vt.
He settled at Aurora, N, Y., where he followed his profes-
sion until the time of his death. I have no means of judging
of his ability only by his family. He leaves three sons, who
from their superior development and capabilities, attest the
nobility of their father.
Jane E. Leffingwell was born in Manlius, Onondago
county, N. Y., when the country was new and settlement
sparse. Schools were few, and educational privileges of a
low grade ; yet, notwithstanding all the disadvantages of her
surroundings, she made rapid progress in procuring a first-
class common school education. Her father died when she
was twelve years old, leaving her to the guidance of her
mother and eldest brother, James C, who was but eighteen.
They had a farm, which was sold about four years later,
when Jane E, engaged, I think, in teaching, which she fol-
lowed for a livelihood until her marriage. She was finely'-
developed in form and features, gentle, kind, afifectionate and
winning in her manners, firm and self-reliant in self-govern-
ment and the direction of her own pecuniary affairs. She
proved to be an amiable wife and a tender, kind mother.
She is now sixty-seven years old, enjoying good health and
an active mind. She is just fleshy enough to smooth up all
the wrinkles and lend a fresh, rosy tint to as beautifully a
molded face as our genealogy can boast of. Her home is at
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the Sanatorium, where her presence reflects the genial influ-
ence of her noble heart upon the weak and weary, inspiring
hope and confidence in obedience to the laws of life.
Albert Tracy Leffingwell, M. D., born February 13, 1845.
Married Mar}^ C. Hathaway, December 23, 187 1.
(Address, care of "Long Island Historical Society,"
Brooklyn, N. Y.)
Albert L,efiingwell, M. D., was born at Aurora, N. Y.,
and at the age of sixteen left home to support himself In
1866 he became an instructor at the Polytechnic Institute,
Brooklj^n, where he taught several years, entering meantime
Hamilton College, N. Y., but never graduating. Receiving
his medical degree from lyong Island College Hospital in
1874, he spent some years in extended travels and studies
in Europe and Asia. From 1882 until 1888 he was one of
the proprietors of the "Sanatorium," Dansville, N. Y.
Dr. Leffingwell has given considerable attention to liter-
ature, contributing to the London "Contemporary Re-
view," July, 1880; "The Century," 1880; "Archives of
Medicine," 1882; " Lippincott's," 1884; "Popular Science
Monthly," 1880 ; and to other magazines. One work, upon
" Vivisection," was published in this country and England
in 1889. His wife died September 29, 1886, and he resides
at present in London, England. (See also Walworth's
' ' H^^de Genealogy ' ' for ancestrj^ of the Leffingwell family. )
Elisha Dyer Leffingwell, M. D., born June i, 1849, at
Aurora, N. Y. He graduated at Cornell University in 1871,
and at Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1877. The
same year he went abroad, where he remained two years.
In 1879 he returned and settled at Dansville, N. Y. He is a
splendid mathematician, having spent in his early manhood
a portion of his time in studying civil engineering. He is a
self-made gentleman and scholar, and thoroughly versed in
his profession. He is, also, a very fine looking man. He is
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one of the proprietors of the Sanatorium, at Danville, New
York.
William Iveffingwell, born July loth, 1855, at Aurora, N.
Y. He is the youngest of five children. He was married
to Mannie Parke, December 31st, 1878. He is also a pro-
prietor in the Sanatorium at Danville, N. Y., and is Secre-
tary and Treasurer of that institution. Mrs. Mannie P.
Letfingwell was a very sweet and dear little woman. She
died after a protracted illness, September i8th, 1883. Janu-
ary 6th, 1885, William Leffingwell married for his second
wife, Eliza Nicola, of Cleveland, O. They have one daugh-
ter, Mary Anna, boni January i6th, 1886.
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CHAPTER X.
BREWSTER GENEALOGY.
Elder William Brewster was born in England in 1560.
He landed on the Mayflower, with one hundred and ten
companions, at Plymouth Rock, December nth, 1620, at the
age of 60 years. His wife's given name was Mar}-. He
knew no fear except the fear to do wrong. His love of right
expanded ever}- energj^ of his soul to such an extent that no
barrier could prevent the execution of those duties which he
owed to his God and fellowman. He resided at Plymouth
and Duxbury from 1620 to 1644. He raised a family of five
children, and died April i6th, 1644, at the age of 84 years.
THEIR CHILDREN— SECOND GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OP MAR.
DIED.
1. Jonathan.
2. Patience.
3. Fear.
4. Love.
5. Wrestling.
1593.
Lucretia
Thomas Prince.
Isaac Allerton.
Sarah Collier.
Unmarried.
1624.
1625.
1634-
1659-
1634-
1633-
1650.
Yoving.
Of these children but little is known. Thomas Prince,
the husband of Patience, was at one time Governor of the
Colony of Massachusetts. Fear's son, Isaac Allerton, Jr.,
graduated at Harvard in 1650.
IvOve Brewster married Sarah Collier in 1634.
THEIR CHILDREN — THIRD GENKR-A-TION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1. Sarah.
2. Nathaniel.
3. William 2d.
4. Wrestling 2d
1640.
1642.
Benjamin Hartlett.
Lydia Partridge.
Mary Partridge.
1656.
1691.
1676.
Nov. 3, 1723.
Jan. I, 1697.
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9r
Love Brewster inherited his father's homestead at Dux-
bury, Mass., where he occupied the same house that was oc-
cupied by his father.
William Brewster 2d married Lydia Partridge.
THEIR CHILDREN — FOURTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORX.
marrip;d to.
DATE OF MAB.
DIED
I. Sarah.
Apr. 26, 1674.
Caleb Stetson.
1704.
2. Nathaniel.
Aug. 8, 1676.
Marv Devellv.
3. William 3d.
Mav 4, 1681.
Hopestill Wads-
Dec. 6, 1768.
.). Lvdia.
Feb. II, 1684.
worth.
5. Mercy.
Dec. 7, 16S5.
6. Benjamin.
July 7, 1688.
7. Joseph.
Mar. 17, 1693.
8. Joshua.
William Brewster 2d resided at Duxbury, Ma.ss.
William Brewster 3d married Hopestill Wadsworth.
THEIR CHILDREN— FIFTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
I. Oliver.
July 16, 1708.
Martha Wadsworth.
2. Ichabod.
Jan. 25, 1710.
Lydia Barstow.
1797-
3. Naomi.
1712.
4. Elisha.
Oct. 29, 1715.
Lucy Yeonians
1789.
3. Seth.
Dec. 20, 1720. •
Jerusha —
6. Lot.
Mar. 25, 1723.
7. Huldah
Feb. 20, 1726.
John Goold.
Apr. 25, 1750.
William Brewster 3d was born and raised at Duxbury,
Mass., but finally settled at Lebanon, Ct. His wife belonsred
to a family noted in the military and financial history of this
country.
Oliver Brewster married Martha Wadsworth.
THEIR CHILDREN— SIXTH GENER-^TION.
NAMES.
BOKN.
MARRIED TO.
RESIDENCE.
DIED.
1. Wadsworth. 1737. , Jerusha Newcotnb. j Lebanon, Ct. Mar. 30, 1S12.
2. Ruba. I I Henry Bliss. 1 Springfield, Mass.l
<)2
(Jencalo^y of llic Eldcrkin Family.
Oliver Brewster was born July i6th, 1708. He lived
at Ivcbanon, Ct , and at Barnardstowii, Mass. His wife
was an authoress. He died at an unknown age. His
brother Ichabod lived to the age of 86 years. His father.
William 3d, to the age of 87 years ; his grandfather. William
2d, to 83 years ; his great-grandfather's age unknown ; his
great-great-grandfather to the age of 84 years. Mrs. Martha
Brewster's parents are unknown to the writer.
Wadsworth Brewster married Jerusha Newcomb.
THEIR CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION.
N.'iMES.
HORN.
MARKIED TO.
DATli:
OF MAK.
Dlfl).
I. Oliver 2d.
Apr. 2, 1760.
Jerusha Badger.
1781.
Feb. 15, 1812.
2. Sabra.
Dec. 6, 1761.
Unmarried.
Mar. 20. 1842.
^. Joseph W.
Feb. 23, 1764.
Louisa Badger.
1788.
Sept. 6, 1.S49.
4. Silas.
" 12, 1767.
Ruby Durkee.
- 30, iSoS.
5. Jasper.
June 22, 1769.
Theodosia Lyniann.
Dec. 19, 1S22.
6. IvVdia M.
May 7, 1772.
Daniel Lvman.
1793-
Feb. 29, 1864.
7. Ruby
July 18, 1776.
Jei-se Ladd.
July 21, 1S24.
S. Jerusha.
Aug. 10, i77q.
Sebra Loomis.
1806.
Apr. 3, 1864.
9. Klias.
Dec. 30, 1782.
i.Lucretia Edgerton
Mav
8, 1807.
Feb. 19, 1H5S.
2. Harriet Clark.
Aug.
8, 1S26.
Mar. It), 1S74.
10. Sardius.
Sept. 3, 1785.
1. Harriet Wait.
2. Julia Clark.
3. Eleanor Knox.
Apr. 18, 1866.
Of this family, Oliver 2d was located at Becket, Mass.,
was a surgeon in U. S. A. He practiced medicine 33 years,
and died at the age of 52.
Sabra died at the age of 80.
Joseph Wad.sworth lived in Onondaga, N. Y. Died at the
age of 85.
Silas resided at Columbia, Ct. Died at the age of 44.
Ja.sper located at Madison, O. Died at the age of 53.
Lydia Martha L}'man lived at Manchester, Ct. Died
at the advanced age of 91, leaving three daughters and four
sons.
Ruby, of Madison, O., died at the age of 48.
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Jerusha, of Cazenovia, N. Y., lived to the age of 84. She
left three daughters and three sons, one of whom was a mis-
sionary.
A description of Judge Elias Brewster will be found on
page 76.
Sardius located at Mexico, N. Y. He was a physician
and a man of extra ability and moral worth. He died at the
age of 80 years. He had two daughters and two sons ; one
a doctor, the other a lawyer.
Wadsworth Brew.ster, their father, died at the age of 74.
The family of Hon. P^lias Brewster continued:
Ivucretia Edgerton 1 Brewster > Jackson has proved to be
a patient, faithful wife and mother. She has walked .side by
side and hand in hand with her husband in building up his
great medical reform and Sanatorium. It has required a
vast amount of labor and self-denial ; but she still lives to
.see the grand results of their efforts. See page 81.
Silas Wadsworth Brewster, born January 4, 181 3. He
was eldest son, by first wife, of Hon. Elias Brewster. Mary
A. Walden, born May 10, 181 1. He married Mar\- A.
Walden April 27, 1837.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
BORN.
MAKRIED TO.
DATE OK -MAR.
DIED.
Elias W.
Emeline S.
James B.
Wadsw'th J
Ivucretia E.
Sept. 3. 1838.
Oct. II, 1S40.
Feb. iS, 1844.
Feb. 10, 1S46.
Nov. 27, 1S47.
Mary W. Barnard,
fn married.
Anna A. Dond.
Unmarried.
Mar. 9, 1S63.
Feb. 10, 1S67.
Sept. 17, 1882.
June 25, 1S44.
Feb. 26, 1861.
Silas Wadsworth Brewster was born in the town of Mex-
ico, Oswego county, N. Y. , in 1813, and was a lineal de-
scendent from Elder William Brewster, who was one of the
Mayflower colony that landed at Plymouth in 1620. After
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graduating at Mexico Academy (at the age of 12 years), he
remained some time at home, but in 1833 went to Oswego
and clerked for a time in the store of George Deming. In
1835 and 1836 he was connected for one year in the publica-
tion of an anti-slavery paper at Utica, known as the " Eman-
cipator of Human Rights." In 1836 he started in the mer-
cantile business in Hannibal, N. Y., with Mr. George Dem-
ing as partner. Their place of business was in an old
wooden building on the corner of Cayuga street. After five
years Deming sold out to H. H. Bronson. Four years later
Mr. Bronson withdrew, leaving the business to vS. W. Brew-
ster, who, after a few years, erected a three-story brick
building in place of the old store- Mr. W. H. Wiggins, who
had been a faithful clerk in Mr. Brewster's employ for 18
years, was admitted as partner in 1867. To accommodate
their rapidly increasing trade, Mr Brewster purchased a
large three-story brick building. The large amount of busi-
ness wore upon the con.stitution of Mr. Wiggins so rapidly
that he retired in 1870, when Wadsworth J. Brewster was
taken as a partner under the firm name of " S. W. Brewster
& Son," which continued for about twelve years — to the
time of the father's death, which was on the 13th of Septem-
ber, 1882. His life's business was unusually successful and
prosperous. He worked with unabated zeal and ambition
up to his seventieth year, when his health failed, and he was
compelled to leave the responsibility of his immense business
in charge of his son, Wadsworth J. Brewster.
He was not a seeker of notoriety by his many acts of
charity, but rather in a quiet way assisted in pushing for-
ward many notable reforms. He worked diligently in the
anti-slavery reform; was a life member of the American Bible
Society, and the temperance society He was for forty years
a member of the Presbyterian Church. During his business
life there never was a time when the word or name of Silas
W. Brewster was not as good as a government note. He
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was visited a few days before his death by two of his broth-
ers, to wit: Henry A. Brewster, of St. Paul, Minn., and
Sardius C, of Omaha, Neb All the business houses in
Hannibal were closed during the funeral services in honor of
their worthy and much -esteemed citizen.
Hon. Elias Walden Brewster, born September 3d, 1838.
Mary W. Barnard, born April 27th, 1836.
Married March 9th, 1863.
E W. Brewster died September 17th, 1882.
He was born in Hannibal, Oswego county, N. Y., where
he .spent the early part of his life in school and in assisting
his father in his store; but his health failing from asthma, he
went to Colorado in 1 860, where he cultivated a large garden
one year, then returned to his home, where he was married
and remained until the spring of 1872. when he moved to
Denver, where he remained until his death. He possessed a
very fine, well-trained and methodical mind, and was one of
the world's most noble and genial men. He first came nito
prominence in public when the Hon. John L,. Rouett was ap-
pointed Governor of the territory of Colorado. Then he
was made Deputy Secretary of State. When the first State
administration was establi.shed he was retained in this posi-
tion by Secretary Wm. H Clark. After the expiration of
Mr. Clark's term, he was engaged in the department of
Secretary of State to continue the records and compile the
vState laws. The work of the last Legislature (1881) was
prepared for the press by him. When he was taken sick, he
was as.sisting Prof. Shattuck, the Secretary of the State Land
Board, in the State Eand Office. Mr. Brewster was best
known through his kindness and goodness of heart, thor-
oughly un.selfish and generous to a fault. His connection
with the State hovise and public life was marked throughout
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by deeds of charity to the needy, and sacrifices to his friends
that will be long remembered. He had the acquaintance
and esteem of the bar of the State, the members of which
will deeply regret the loss of so valuable a man. His public
work was of a superior character. His Index of the Colo-
rado Code of Laws was pronounced by the best lawyers and
judges the best code index ever made in the United States,
with the exception of the California code. He died at the
age of 44 years and 14 days, in Denver Cit}-, of gastric fever,
after an illness of seven weeks. His remains were removed
and interred in the old cemetery at Hannibal, N. Y. They
lost an infant son about 18 years ago, in 1866.
His excellent wife, Mary W. Barnard Brewster, was the
daughter of Edward H. and Lydia W. Barnard, of Hudson,
N. Y She was born at Germantown, N. Y. Her mental
ability, education and refinement place her in the front rank
of society. She was married to John Hewlett on the 20th of
February, 1^85.
(Address, No 64 East iioth Street, New York.)
John Hewlett, born
Mary A. Barnard Brewster, born April 27th, 1836.
Wadsworth J. Brewster, born Februar}- loth, 1846.
Amy A. Doud, born January 30th, 1844.
Married February loth, 1867.
(Address, Hannibal, Oswego County, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILDREN — TENTH GENERATION.
I St. Infant son, born July 7th, 1 87 1, died July 9th, 1871.
2d. BirneyN., " Sept. 29th, 1873, " March 27th 1874.
3d. Mabel A., " Oct. 8th, 1877.
4th. Eucretia E., " April 14th, 1882.
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Mabel A. has dark hair and eyes like her mother.
Lucretia Edgerton has light hair and ej^es like her father.
Both bright, healthy and good looking.
It would require a volume to present a full biographical
account of W. J. Brewster and wife and their business trans-
actions. They are both shrewd, energetic persons who find
no barriers in busine.ss which they cannot surmount, no ob-
ject to accomplish which they lack influences to push for-
ward to completion Thej' are equal partners in business,
and both pull together on the same end of the rope. They
are the proprietors of one of the most magnificent mammoth
stores, in a country town, in the United States. It was e.s-
tablished by S. W. Brewster in 1836. It now resembles a
large bee-house with many lodges. One ma}- first enter a
first-class grocery, pass on into a room 65 feet deep, crowded
with all that pertains to a dr}- goods store, and with all the
customers that can swarm around the counters In one de-
partment is an immense display of boots and shoes, sufficient
to cover the feet of all the inhabitants of Oswego county.
Passing through another door, one almost wonders if all the
external sunshine had by magic been directed into this one
room. It was flooded with sunbeams and song birds. On
looking around for the fairj- god-mother, she is seen in a
little woman with hair and eyes like night. She is the wife
and partner of the male branch of the establishment. On
one side is the jeweler's department, where clocks, watches
and silverware of all kinds are exhibited, as well as gold
chains, bracelets and band. On the other side is the drug;
store. In the next room may be found a book and stationer}-
stock, covering the entire wants of the trade. The opposite
side is filled with queensware, crockery and glass. The
glassware is a perfect wonder in color and shape, and the
lamps look as though they might shed abroad light enough
when well filled, to guide the feet of erring mortals into
paths of peace. In the second story of this extended build-
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ing may i)e found lace curtains, curtains of damask, with
window cornice and poles; also carpets, oil cloths, organs,
sewing machines and other articles that nothing short of an
invoice could present to the mind of a stranger. The area
of floor used in this house is nearly 10,000 square feet. In
addition to the immense business referred to, W. J. Brewster
& Co. conduct a large banking business. They draw drafts
on any business hou.se in the United States, and buy and .sell
drafts on New York ; collect and buy drafts and checks on
banks and banking hou.ses in any part of the world.
Mrs. Amy Doud Brewster is the daughter of William H.
Doud, who was born, lived and died in Luzerne count}'. Pa.,
and his wife, Emily Millie, who was born near Providence,
R. I. vShe was born in Lenoxville, lyuzerne county. Pa.
Her mother died when she was but seven years old. W. J.
and his little Amy D. we will jot down for a repre.sentative
couple in the Brewster line.
Henry Augustus Brewster, born June 8th, 1827.
Arminda Baily Brewster, born
Married June 9th, 1862.
(Address, St. Paul, Minnesota.)
THEIR CHILDREN— NINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN. MAKRIKI) TO.
1
DATE OF MAR. DIED.
I. Harry B. Aug. 14, 1864.
2 William. Feb. 13, 1S70. ;
Aug. 26, 1S65.
Henry A. Brewster was born in Mexico, Oswego count}-,
N. Y. He is the eldest child of Judge Brewster by his
second wife, Harriet Clark, she being the connecting link
between the White, Elderkin and Brewster families. Her
mother, Mary Anne Klderkin, was the daughter of Vine
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Elderkin and Lydia White, daughter of Rev. Stephen White,
of Windham, Ct. Henry A. had the advantages of a common
school education, with a partial course in the Academy of
Mexico, and one year in the Grand River Institute of Austin-
burg, Ohio. He designed, when a young man, to pursue a
professional course of life, but not being possessed of a
physical constitution adapted to sedentary habits and a close
mental application, he turned his attention to hotel keeping,
in which business he has been ver}- successful. His height
is about 5 feet 8 inches, and weight 145 pounds — a small
man with a great heart. Imbued with the noble sentiments
of his ancestors, he has proven himself worthy of the high
standing he has attained in the first circles of societv. He
is a member of the Presbyterian church and officiates as an
elder. His attachment to family, home, relatives, friends
and countr}- are unusually strong and enduring. We cannot
better describe this gentleman than to quote the following
lines :
"A truthful soul, a loving tniud,
Full of afTection for mankind.
A helper of the human race,
A soul of beauty and of grace ;
A spirit firm, erect and free,
That never basely bends the knee ;
That will not bear a feather's weight
Of slavery's chain, for small or great ;
That truly speaks from God within,
And never makes a league with sin ;
That snaps the letters despots make.
And loves the truth for its own sake ;
That worships God and Him alone.
And bows nowhere but at His throne ;
That trembles at no tyrant's nod, —
A soul that fears no one but God,
And thus can smile at curse and ban; —
This is the soul of this kind man."
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Mrs. Afniinda Bail\- Brewster is a lady of more than or-
dinary talent and personal appearance. She is large and
commanding in her deportment, being 5 feet 8 inches in
height, and weighing 165 pounds. Her ease of address and
amiable manners attract the attention of all around her.
Her financial ability and ready perception adapt her emi-
nently to the duties of a landlady. In the social and benev-
olent circles she is a leader and example of generosity and
refinement.
"This world she makes happy, and then beyond this.
She points to another all sunny with bliss."
Hlias Pineo Brewster, born April 24th, 1829.
Charlotte A. Diettritch.
Married March 21st, 1856.
(Her address. Grand Island, Nebraska.)
He died January 4, 1865,
THEIR CHILDRiiN - NINTH GENERATION.
BORN. MARRIED TO. DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1. Sardius H.
2. Bertie P.
July, 1857.
Sept., 1863.
Elias Pineo Brewster, Esq., was an attornej'-at-law, who
had a bright and hopeful ftiture before him. His circle of
friends throughout the State was large. Had his life been
spared to his three score and ten years there is no doubt of
his having won a national reputation. He died at the age
of 35 years, leaving his amiable widow and two young sons
to battle with the world without the aid of so able a gtiardian.
Harriet Hellen Brewster, born May 14th, 1S31.
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Marshall C. Fuller.
Married May 30th, 1857.
(Address, Irviiigton, Douglas Comity, Neb. )
They have no children.
Mrs. Fuller was city miissionary for Omaha a number of
years, but her health failed so as to compel her to abandon
her work. She is at this time (1885) an invalid, residing
with her brother. R. P. Brewster. She is resigned to the
Ma.ster's will even when suffering excruciating pain. Her
life is a constant witness for Christ She is a person to
whom anyone would look for sympathy in an hour of trial or
.sorrow. Her faith and patience are a constant example of
what the love of Je.sus can do for His loved ones. Her height
is 5 feet, weight 100 pounds.
Sardius Clark Brew.ster, born Octol^er 23d, 1833.
Sarah A. Gaylord.
Married July 17th, 1862.
(Address, Irvington, Doviglas Count5^ Neb.)
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
NAMJS.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1. Hattie L.
2. Ernest L.
3. Minnie L.
4. Silas R.
5. Nellie Hope.
6. Mary L.
7. Clarence G.
Feb. 12, 1864.
Aug. 12, 1S65.
Aug. 12, 1867.
Oct. 4, 1870.
Sept. 20, 1S72.
June 2, 1877.
Sept. 9, 1880.
Dec. 23, 1R67.
Sardius Clark Brew.ster was born at Hannibal, O.swego
County, New York, where he received his education. He
went to California when he was twentv vears old. where he
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worked in the mines five jears, returning home in 1858, a
short time after his father's death. In the fall of the same
year he went to Nebraska with his mother, youngest sister
and brother. The country was then new, and settlers of
various grades of intellectual development and moral influ-
ences were pouring in. It was then and there that the
influence of the Brewster family was felt in the organization
of society. The Puritan sentiment was promulgated by
them and other like families, securing the erection of
churches and school houses, and the establishing of Sabbath
schools.
Mr. Brewster was two years a member of the State
lyegislature, where his services were highly appreciated. He
is owe of the men of Nebraska who cannot be bought. He
is marked with that peculiar characteristic of his ancestr>^ —
honesty.
Farming has bee:i his principal business, in which he has
been reasonably successful. Mrs. Brewster is a daughter of
Rev. Reuben Gaylord, who was the first Congregational
minister in Nebraska, and one of the first in Iowa, and for
many years Superintendent of Missions in Nebraska and
Western Iowa.
He has accomplished a work that will be of indescribable
benefit to that new country. His daughter, Mrs. Brewster,
is not unworthy of so noble a parentage She established
the first Sabbath .school in Omaha It was held in her'
father's dwelling house, where .she was superintendent,
chorister and teacher. Omaha has now a population of
60,000, wath its .scores of steeples piercing the sky, and its
many-toned bells ringing out upon the ambient air, "People,
come to the house of prayer." Their eldest daughter,
Hattie L. , is now in the third year of her collegiate course
at Oberlin, Ohio, preparatory to her future work as a foreign
missionary. She is a talented and noble young lady. Time
must develop the future of the younger members of their
brilliant famil)-.
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Mary Jane Brewster, born Januan,- 3, 1S40.
(Address, Irv'ington, Douglas County, Nebraska)
She is unmarried and lives with her brother. 'Sardius C.
She is five feet in height and weighs 100 pomids. She pos-
sesses an estate in her own right of considerable value.
Roderick P. Brewster, born December 6, 1S42..
Sarah F. Thomas, born November 7, 1S44.
Married December 10, 1865.
(Address, Ir\'ington, Douglas Count}', Nebraska. )
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION".
XAMKS.
BORN. MARRIED TO. i DATE OF MAR. | DIED.
i 1
I. Elliott E.
Dec. 3, 1866.
1
2. Roderic E.
Oct. 7, 1868.
,. Heurv C.
June 20, 1870.
4. Clvae R.
Oct. 26, 1872.
5. Zerepha F.
Alav 7, 1875.
6. Eraucis E.
Nov. 7, 1876.
.•Vpril 2, 1879.
7. Paul R.
Dec. 25, i88i.
8. Edith E.
Mav 7, 1884.
Roderick Phmouth Brewster was born at Hannibal,
New York His height is five feet eight inches, weight 150
pounds. He is a farmer by occupation, with homestead
well improved and pleasant surroundings. His industry and
enterprise enable him to provide for and educate his large
family of bright, promising children. He is the eleventh
child of Hon. Elias Brewster.
His family record closes the entire record of the descend-
ants of Captain Vine and I,ydia Elderkin, including all the
intermarriages, male and female, with a few exceptions of
persons not found.
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CHAPTER XI.
This chapter will present the descendants, in one line, so
far as they are known, of Bela Elderkin, second son of Col.
Jedediah Rlderkin.
Bela Elderkin was born December lo, 1751, at Windham,
Connecticut. He graduated at Yale College 1767, and was
for a time, it is said, engaged in trade in Windham. Previ-
ous to this, however, and soon after the breaking out of the
Revolutionar}- war, he was appointed lieutenant of marines
on board the ship of war then owned b}^ the State of
Connecticut. What service he rendered in this capacity, if
any, we are unable to say It was probably .soon after his
father purchased the mill privilege there that he removed to
Willimantic, and li\ed in a dwelling, now gone, known to
the last generation as the "How Hou.se," which stood
directly acro.ss the .street from the old gri.st mill. Here he
lived a number of years, and for a time kept a hotel. It is
probable, too, that he had charge of his father's ])u.sine.ss,
including the mills in this part of the town. He was living
here, it seems, according to his father's will, in 1702. Here,
it is probable, most of his children were born. At the time
that Wm. L Weaver wrote this biographical sketch, there
were living aged people who remembered when he lived in
Willimantic and kept his inn in that village. At what time
he left Windham is not known, but probably about the year
1800. It is .said he first went to join his father-in-law, Col.
Eleazer Fitch, who went from Windham some years before,
and who had a large tract of land, granted to him hy the
Briti.sh Government, near Lake Memphremagog. Of his
histor}' after leaving Windham little is known Though a
man of fine talents and education, he did not accumulate
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wealth, which is not a remarkable event when we look over
the history of our most noted scientific men. Mr. Weaver
saj^s : ' ' We have seen a letter written by him dated January
20, 1820." " He was then sixty-eight years old and living
at Cochecton, Sullivan Count)-, New York, where he died.
He was then engaged in the lumber business. He speaks of
breaking his arm by slipping on the ice on the Delaware
river. He speaks of his children, Henry and Bela, whom he
wishes to hear from, and also of his daughter, Annie, who,
it seems, was with him. The letter is an interesting one,
showing a right state of feeling in regard to his family, and
expressing thankfulness for blessings received."
Bela Klderkin was a large, fine looking man, full six feet
high and well proportioned. In fact, the Windham Elder-
kins were a noble race of men physically. The wife of
Bela Elderkin, we judge, was also a large person. Col.
Fitch, her father, was the largest and finest looking man in
Windham, being six feet four inches in height and weighing
over 300 povinds. It is not to be wondered at that some of
their descendants were of gigantic proportions.
Bela Elderkin married Philena Fitch March 18, 1773.
vShe died December 8, 1796.
He died at Cochecton, Sullivan Count)', New York,
(date unknown.)
THEIR CHILDREN — SIXTH GENERATION.
1. Jedediah, born January i, 1774, went into Maine and
engaged in the lumber business.
2. Eleazer, born June 28, 1775, was commander of a vessel
that sailed out of Providence for many years, some-
time in the employ of the late Cyrus Butler, and
afterwards as owner. He married — first, a Miss
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Sabin, of Providence, Rhode Island, who died, leav-
ing no child ; he married — second, a Miss Davis, a
niece of the late Cyrus Butler. He is spoken of as a
fine man, who accumulated some propert}-. They died
manj' years since in Providence, leaving one daughter,
who is married and lived in New Bedford, Mass.
3. Thomas Mason Fitch Elderkin, born October 5, 1778,
married Polly Buck, of Windham, August 27, 1797;
had one son, George, born November 14, 1798. She
died September 13, 1799, aged twenty-one ; he died at
Windham, 1808. It is said he was a hatter by trade.
4. Henry Elderkin, born August 2, 1780. It is said he was
in the British naval service in the War of 1812.
5. Bela Elderkin, Jr., born September 30, 1782, died in
Demerara, according to the Windham "Herald" of
September, 1801, though, if such was the fact, it is
singular that his father should not have known about
it in 1820.
6. George Elderkin, born November 2, 1784, was a nail
cutter by trade, and was, we judge, rather a wild boy.
He left Windham early, and we have no further ac-
count of him.
7. Anthony Yeldat Elderkin, born Dec. 9, 1786.
8. Annie Elderkin, born Nov. 1789, married a Mr. Pond and
lived in Franklin, Mass.
9. Mira Elderkin, born Jan. 19, 1793, married and lived in
New Bedford, Mass. We have no further knowledge
of the descendants of Bela Elderkin except through
his seventh son, Anthony Y.
Anthony Yeldat Elderkin was born in the village of Willi-
mantic, Dec. 9, 1786- His mother dying when he was about
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ten j'ears old, he was placed in the family of Jabez Fitch,
says a descendant of the latter, where he remained some
years, probably until he left Windham. He went to Middl^-
bur}^ Vt , at the age of i8, where he learned the wheel-
wright trade. In 1808 he removed to Potsdam, St. I^aw-
rence County, N. Y., where he continued to reside until his
death. He was a very large, tall and fine looking man, be-
ing 6 feet 7 inches high, well proportioned and weighed 320
pounds. He was highly esteemed in all the relations of life.
Says a correspondent, " He was a good citizen and a kind
father, a strong democrat, an Episcopalian and a mason."
He married at Middlebury Vt. , Parmela Fuller, daughter of
Capt Josiah, Jan. 20, 1807 ; he died in 1831, aged 45 ; she
died at Lancaster, Wis., since i860.
THEIR CHItDREX — SEVENTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BOKN.
1. Elmina L. Nov. 7, 1807.
2. An infant. Jnlj' 11, 1809.
3. Noble Aug. 28, 1810.
Strongj
MABRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
4. Mira.
5. Edward.
6. William
7. Catherine.
8. Martha.
9. Harriet
10. Horace .T.
II. An infant.
Sept. 20, 1812.
Jan. 5, 1815.
Nov. 17, 1816.
Oct. 27, 181S.
Jul}' 19, 1S22,
Dec. 21, 1824.
Nov. 13, 1826.
Aug. 16, 1829.
Velonis Freeman.
1. Eliza Holden.
2. Mrs. Fanny (Cl'k)
Putnam.
Herman B. Fisher.
Mary M. Beardsly.
Harrison H. Hyde.
A. M. Sanford.
Dec. 29, 1835.
1S32
DIED.
Aug. 1881.
Aug. 28, 1809.
Dec. 29, 1875.
Dec. II, 1887.
July 20, 1833.
Aug. 5, 1819.
Oct. 23, 1827.
Oct 21, 1829.
Velonis Freeman, born
Elmina Elderkin, born Nov. 7, 1807.
Married.
THEIR CHILDREN— EIGHTH GENERATION.
I. Edward Anthony Freeman, born June 21, 1843.
Mrs. Elmina L. Freeman died Aug. 3, 1880, leaving one
son, Edward A. Freeman, who is located at Canton. St. Law-
rence County, N. Y.
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Edward A. Freeman, married Maria Chamberlain of
Madrid, N. V They have one little daughter. Veloni.s
Freeman wa.s a farmer. He died May 8 or 9, 1S83, Hi.s son
still lives on the old farm.
Mrs. Elmina Freeman was the eldest child of Anthony Y.
Elderkin. She was a very kind person to the poor, an af-
fectionate wife and mother, and very proud of her Elderkin
ancestr}'.
Hon Noble Strong, born Aug. 28, 18 10.
ist married Eliza Holden, who died April 8, 1850.
2d married Mrs. Fanny (Clark) Putnam, May i8, 1851.
(Address, Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, N. Y.)
CHII,DRKN BY FIRST WIFE — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
HORN.
M.^RRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
I. W. Anthony
2 Sarah 1,.
3. Frances E.
4. N. Edward.
5. Enima L.
6. N. Strong,.Tr
May 15, 1839.
Dec. 17, 1841.
A\ig. 6, 1844.
Sept. 7, 1S47.
.Ian. 27, 1850.
July 24, 1852.
Fanny Gurley.
Horace Smith.
By second wife.
Lena VVicker.
.Tune, 1S61.
April 5, 1847.
May 5, 1868.
April 30, 184S.
April 17, 1850.
Hon. Noble S Elderkin, eldest .son of Anthony Y., was
born at Potsdam, St. Eawrence County, N Y., where he re-
ceived such educational advantages as the common school
and academy of his native town afforded. For several years
he taught .school winters and worked in his father's wheel-
wright shop sunmers. He was first elected constable of
Potsdam, then appointed deputy sheriif. acting in that ca-
pacity for several years, until 1843. when he was elected
high sheriff of St Eawrence County for three j-ears. In this
office he discharged its duties with unflinching courage and
ability. He was elected a member of the Legi.slature of the
State of New York, from St. Lawrence County three years in
succession, to wit: 1849, 1850, and 1851, During his .second
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term he was Speaker in the Assembly or House of Represent-
atives. At some time he became acquainted with Wm. L,.
Weaver, of Windham, Ct., who had made extensive re-
searches after the history of the first settlers of his native
town. From him Mr. Elderkin procured all the early his-
tory- of the Elderkin family. He was also a friend to the
State Malitia, and filled all the important grades of military
offices in the same up to, and including the rank of, Briga-
dier General. He Avas 6 feet high and weighed 200 lbs., and
w?s a Silas Wright Democrat. I am not informed as to his
religious faith, but can see clearly that he acted well his part
in life, which is the essence of all goodness. He died Dec.
29, 1875, being 65y. 3m. id. old.
Miss Eliza Holden, first wife of Noble S., was the daugh-
ter of Capt Jonas Holden, of Potsdam. She was the mother
of five children ; was married Dec. 29, 1835, and died April
8, 1850.
Miss Fannie Clark first married Rev. A. K. Putnam, rec-
tor of Trinity Church of Potsdam. For her second husband,
Noble S. Elderkin, by whom she was the mother of one son.
Noble Strong, Jr. She is a lady of refinement, intelligence
and liberality : de\'oted to progress and refonu in all the
movements that add to the wisdom, goodness and happiness
of mankind. She is yet living at the old homestead at Pots-
dam, St. Lawrence County, N. Y — The compiler of this
work must express his gratitude and many thanks to Mrs.
Fannie Elderkin for the early history of our family, also to
her scribe, Edith S. Wilcox, who, from the old must}- rec-
ords and papers of the past, brought forward, with so much
ability and order, the life shadows of an ancestry who have
long rested from the conflicts of this world, yet still speak
and act in the persons of a numerous offspring, who, in their
stead, are now laboring in love for humanity's sake. Mrs.
Elderkin was born March 11, 18 19
(Address, Newport Barracks, Kentuck).)
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Major William Anthony Elderkin was born May 15, 1839,
at Potsdam, N. Y. He entered the U. S. military academy
at West Point, July :, 1856 ; graduated May 6, 1861, and re-
ceived a commission as second lieutenant in the ist regiment,
U. S. Artillery. He sensed during the Rebellion from 1861
to 1866 ; in the defenses of Washington, D. C from May to
July, 1861, in the Manassas campaign of 1861, being engaged
in the battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1 861, as junior officer of
Ricketts Light Battery — afterwards on duty in the defenses of
Washington until Sept., 1861, when he was promoted to ist
lieutenant May 14, 1861. He was on duty with Battery H,
ist artillery in Hooker's division on the Lower Potomac until
Jan. 1862, when he was ordered to duty as assistant profes-
sor of mathematics and instructor of artillery tactics at the
U. S. Military Academy at West Point. There he remained
on that duty until Aug., 1864; then received appointment,
July 4, 1864, Capt. of staff. Commissary of Subsistence. On
temporary duty with Depot Commissary at Washington, D.
C , to Oct. 15, 1864. He was Depot Commissary at Louis-
ville, Ky., from Oct. 15, 1864, to July 22, 1865. March 13,
1865, he was appointed Major by Brevet, for faithful and
meritorious services during the Rebellion. He was ordered
to Mobile, Ala., Aug. 1865, where he was Chief Commis-
sary of the Department of Alabama to Dec, 1865; purchasing
and depot Commissary at same place up to Jan. 23, 1867; Chief
Commissary, district of the Chattahoochee to Feb. 19, 1867,
and of the district of Georgia and Alabama to April 11,
1867. He was chief Commissary of the first military district
of Richmond, Va., from April 24, 1867, to June, 1869; Sheriff
of the city of Richmond, by military appointment, from
March to June, 1869. He was supervising Commissary for
Indians in the department of the Missouri from July, 1869,
to July, 1870; depot commissary at Ft. Lyon, Col.,
from July to October, 1870; depot and purchasing Commis-
sary at Denver, Col , to May, 1872, at Pueblo, Col., to March,
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1876, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., from April, i, 1876, to April
9, 1877. Purchasing and depot Commissary at Sioux Citj',
Iowa, to April, 1878, at Yankton, Dakota, to September,
1880, and at Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, from October,
1880, to January, 1881; chief Commissary department of
Arkansas, at Little Rock, from February to May, 1881. He
was purchasing and depot Commissary at Cheyenne,
Wyoming Territory, from June, 1 881, to July, 1882. At this
date he obtained leave of absence to March, 1883. His
period of continued service extending from 1861 up to 1882,
twenty-one years. This was a long time of constant labor
and care without a jubilee.
He returned to his duties as Chief Commissary of the de-
partment of the Columbia, at Vancovers Barracks, April,
1883, where he remained until November, 1884. In Decem-
ber, 1884, he was located as Purchasing and Department
Commissary at Newport Barracks, Cincinnati, O., where he
remained at last account, May 4, 1885.
We have been minute in recording the biography of Major
William Anthony Elderkin because he is now in the vigor of
manhood and on the active stage of life as one of the guar-
dians of the people's liberty. In his abilities the nation, as
well as every individual, has an interest. His ability, integ-
rity, honesty and manhood have been thoroughly tested, and
proved to be without fault so far as is known to the writer.
Major William Anthony Elderkin is an officer of fine per-
sonal appearance and noble, manly bearing. His height is
5 feet 1 1 inches, weight about 200 pounds, with brown hair
and blue eyes, bringing down to the eighth generation the
same personal characteristics of his ancestors. We believe
his future greatness and notoriety will only depend upon a
great emergency that might call him to act in a higher sphere
of command.
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Major William A Elderkin was born May 15, 1839.
Miss Fannie Gurley was born July 6, 1841.
They were married June 9, 1861.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
NAMFS.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATK OK MAR.
DIKD.
I AnnaMcNair
May 21, 1862.
2 Evie Kings
bury.
Aug. 14, 1863.
Geo. F. Wilson.
Nov. 20, 1884.
3 Wm. Schuyler
1S67.
1867.
4 Eliza Gurley.
Jan. 9, 1869,
5 Chas. Stanton
Dec. 1870.
June, 1876.
6 Phineas Gur-
ley.
Dec. 1872.
May, 1876.
Mrs. Fannie G. Elderkin is the daughter of Rev. R. R.
Gurley, of Washington, D. C. Miss Evie Kingsbury Elder-
kin married George F. Wilson, assistant surgeon, United
States army.
Miss Frances Eliza Elderkin, born Aug. 6, 1844.
Horace Smith, born
(Address Canton, St, Lawrence Co., N. Y.)
They were married
They had one son ( ninth generation) William Elderkin
Smith, who resided with his father at Canton.
Mrs. Frances E. Smith died May 5, 1868.
Noble Strong Elderkin, Jr., born July 24, 1852.
Lena S. Wicker, born April 21, 1856.
They were married Oct. 1 1 , 1 876.
(Address, 235 Wabash avenue, Chicago, 111.)
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THEIR CHILDREN —NINTH GENERATION.
1. Noble Strong, 3rd born Jan. 2, 1878.
2. George W. Elderkin, born Oct. 5, 1879
Noble S. Elderkin, Jr., is the yonngest son of Hon. No-
ble S. Elderkin b}- his .second wife. He was born at Pots-
dam, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., where he received an excellent
English education and a thorough training in the elements of
a business life. Following the current of imigration, he re-
moved to Woodstock, 111., previous to Oct. 11, 1876, where
he found and married his wife, who was born and educated
in that town. His business capacity, honesty and veracity
are clearly atte.sted by the fact that he has been in the em-
ploy' of the Singer Sewang Machine Manufacturing Companj-
fourteen years, giving complete satisfaction to the company.
About four years of that time he spent at the Quincy, In-
dianapolis and St. Eouis branches of the same firm. The
remaining ten years he has been with the Chicago house.
His height is 6 feet, weight 154 pounds. His hand-writ-
ing is entirely foreign to the Elderkin style, which is re-
markably uniform through .several generations. Noble S.
Elderkin's hand-writing indicates activity, energy and uni-
formity of habits. In work or business he dashes ahead like
a locomotive, clearing the track before him and whirling for-
ward the burden behind him. In ca.ses of emergency he has
often discharged the duties of two hands at the same time.
His industry, energ}- and econoni}- have built up for him a
fine house with pleasant surroundings, in the north part of
Chicago, near Lincoln Park, where he now resides.
Mira Elderkin, born Sept. 20, 1812.
Herman B. Fisher, born Nov. 18, 1805.
They were married Feb. 27, 1831.
(Address. Lancaster, Wis.)
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Geiica/ogy of the Eldcrkin Family.
THEIR CHILDREN— EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED
1. Edward E.
2. Hiram S.
3. Harriet P.
4. Hewlett W.
5. Edith P.
Oct. 5, 1S34.
Nov. II, 1836.
Sept. 13, 1838.
April 3, 1846.
April 29, 1856.
Jan. 25, 1842.
Feb. 28, 1851.
Mr. Herman B. Fisher is a mason by trade, but after he
moved West he became a farmer. The famil}^ were sick at
the time I wrote for information, which accounts for the de-
fect in the description of their family. Their son Hewlett W.
lives in Boston. One of their daughters is married to Jared
Barnet. They live in I^ancaster, Wis., and have seven
children.
Hon. Edward Elderkin, attorney and counselor at law,
was born at Potsdam, Jan. 5, 18 15.
(Address, 1036 Pearl street, Racine, Wis ;
The following biographical sketch of himself, wife and
family, though short, cannot fail to attract the attention and
awaken an interest in the mind of every relative, however
remote the relationship. His scholarship is extensive ; his
integrity unbending ; his philanthropy and generosity un-
limited. Though feeble in youth he has pas.sed his 71st
year and still lives to bless mankind with his good counsel
and example. What we have of his history is authentic, be-
ing written by himself
A genealogical sketch of Edward Elderkin, fifth child
and third son of Anthony Y. and Pamela Fuller Elderkin
and of his children, written out April 6, 1885, at Racine, Wis:
" Edward had the opportunities of a common school in
his native village of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, State
of New York, where he was born, Jan. 5, 1815, and was the
fifth child and third son of Anthony Y. and Pamela Fuller
Genealogy of the Elderkin Family. ii^
Elderkin. At the age of lo he was transferred to the lower
department of St. Lawrence Academy which had recently
been established in that village, where for one year he pur-
sued the ordinar>^ English studies, after which he entered
into a larger class of young men who were fitting themselves
for college Latin and Greek then became his studies in
which for the first year he made slow progress, but in the
second, third and fourth years, he, by constant application
and hard study, succeeded in keeping up with the class, and
the stor>- of Virgil and the orations of Cicero and Homer's
Iliad so enchanted him that he was said to excel in the dead
languages. At this time, in the spring of 1830, he formed a
resolution of entering college at Middleburg, Vt. , in the fall
of that 3'ear. But alas ! How changeable are all human
calculations ! His father was suddenly taken away by death
and was buried on Christmas day in 1830. His death changed
all the plans Edward had formed and he was compelled at
this youthful age to engage in school teaching to assist the
older children to take up an incumbrance on the homestead
and save a home for his mother. His father, previous to his
death, had become involved in a large indebtedness by lend-
ing his name to a neighbor for $2 000, and this his children
worked out after his death, occupying three 3'ears of time.
This was a hard beginning for the 3-oung man who was as-
sisted by an elder brother and two older sisters. The ob-
jective point, however, was at last reached, and mother, with
her3'Ounger children, had a home free and clear from debt.
In the fall of 1833. Edward entered the law office of Hon.
Silas Wright, then a leading lawyer in the County of St.
Lawrence, and since in the State and nation, and remained
with him one j^ear. Mr. Wright at this time, having been
appointed to a state office at Albany, N. Y., kindly intro-
duced his students to Hon. John Fine, of Ogdensburg, mto
whose office he entered to pursue his law .studies. Judge
Fine having a brother three miles from town, a retired gen-
ii6 Genealogy 0/ the Elderkin Family.
tleman farmer, located on the banks of the majestic St. Law-
rence river, with a family of five children, wanting a teacher
in his family, the subject of this sketch accepted his offer of
$40 per month and taught his children for four years, still
pursuing his law studies with the Judge, (this being a part
of the contract). In August, 1838, Edward was examined
at Utica, N. Y., in a class of 76 applicants and took his
parchments as an Attorney and Counselor in the Supreme
Court of the State. He was the next week also examined in
chancery practice before the Hon. R. H. Walworth, the
then Chancellor of the State, and took his diploma there
also, this being considered a great victory, as at Albany out
of 75 applicants 42 were deemed unworthy, not qualified,
and some rejected by the courts. After reaching home and a
rest of two weeks, Edward (having, while in Albany on his
way home purchased a small library of law books) immediate-
ly opened an office in his native village where he continued
in successful practice until October, 1839, when, his health
failing him from over-work, and being advised by his phy-
sician to seek a new climate, he packed his books and a
small stock of worldly goods and took stage for Ogdenburg
in time to take the steamer up the St. Lawrence river on his
way to the then unexplored, great Northwest Territory. He
left home on the 13th of October and on the 25th of the same
month, 1837, he reached Elk Horn, Walworth Co., Wis.,
landing among strangers, friendless and alone, with a brave
heart and a persevering will to succeed. Elk Horn was, at
this time, a small hamlet, 45 miles southwest of Milwaukee,
then, as now, the metropolis of Wisconsin, and 40 miles due-
west from Racine, his present place of residence. He found
but four settlers at Elk Horn, but it was the County Seat
and located in the midst of a lonely country of prairie and
oak openings. Here he was kindly received and was pur-
suaded to stay, opening an office the next day after his ar-
rival, being the second Attorney-at-Eaw in the county.
Genealogy of the Elderkin Family. 117
Here he married his wife, raised his children, had a
good practice, was successful in his cases, never selling a
cliant, <as is often the case) but adhering to the rule of
"honest dealing with all," and thus securing a good and
lucrative practice. In a lew years he purchased a tract of
land adjoining the village, of 450 acres and divided his
time in later years between the law and toiling the soil. In
1849 his father-in-law and mother-in-law both died, leaving
children, eight in number, and it became necessary, for their
protection, care and education, to remove them to his home
in Elk Horn, a distance of 30 miles. This family consisted
of one full sister to his wife and seven of the half blood —
three boys and four girls — the youngest two years old and
ranging up to fourteen years This family found protection
and care under his roof until maturity, and the girls went
to California at an early da}' and died ; the boys gave their
lives to their country in the War of the Rebellion. His
children, except Susie, (Mrs. Dr. Wilcox) are all living,
while the orphans, save one, are all dead. What a commen-
tarj on the mutability of human affairs. He continued his
residence at Elk Horn until the fall of 1883, when from par-
alysis of his own body and the blindness of his wife it be-
came neces.sary to change his location, and in November,
1883, he removed to Racine and here he is enjoying the com-
panionship of three of his children and one grandchild
(Susie), whose interests are confided to the care of her aunt
Emma, his eldest child. In concluding the .sketch of this
scion of one of the Elderkin families of America, it may l)e
not improper to add that Edward, from ten years old to the
present time, has pulled the laboring oar, and in a more
familiar phrase, "has paddled his own canoe," and being
surrounded by his stricken wife, his eldest child, Emma, who
has the care of the household, and above all his granddaugh-
ter Frankie Elderkin Wilcox who is a care and yet is con-
sidered by him and his family as a great pleasure and the
1/8 Genealogy of the Elderkin J^amily.
light and life of the household. lyong may the Elderkin
race flourish and be fovind doing good deeds and having
friends with the whole world, reach a happy ending.
Edward Elderkin and Mary Martha Beardsley were
married at Elk Horn, Wisconsin, on Christmas eve, Decem-
ber 24th, 1843, by the Rev. J. Eloyd Breck, Episcopal
Mary M. Beardsley was born at Walton, Delaware Co.,
N. J , Nov. 27th, 1816.
CHILDREN.
1. Emma Pamila Elderkin was born at Elk Horn, Wis-
consin, November 23d, 1844.
2. Adelaide Elderkin (Mrs. W. A. Brown) was born July
31st, 1846.
3. Edward Anthony Elderkin was born July 3d, 1848.
4. Noble Henry Elderkin was born March 22d, 1850.
5. Frank Bennett Elderkin was born October 4th, 1852.
6 Susie Gardiner Elderkin was born August 14th, 1854.
7. Harriet Elderkin (Mrs. Frank Pardee) was born
November 23d, 1856.
Average weight of the boys, 150 ; girls, 130. Eyes blue,
hair light brown, and all free from any inherited disease.
Miss Emma Pamelia Elderkin, eldest child of Hon. Ed-
ward Elderkin, Esq , and his wife, Mary Martha, was born
at Elk Horn, Wisconsin, November 23d, 1844. Present ad-
dress, 1036 Pearl St , Racine, Wisconsin. She remains un-
married and resides with her parents conducting the house-
hold affairs and kindly sustaining her feeble father and
mother in their declining years. She is tiie guardian of lit-
tle Frankie Elderkin Wilcox, who is a brilliant little girl
about eight years old Her aunt is very kind to her and
takes great interest in her progress at school.
Adelaide Elderkin was born July 3i.st, 1846. She mar-
ried William A. Brown at Elk Horn, February 7th, 1870.
His business I have not been able to learn.
(Address, Racine Wisconsin.)
Genealogy of the Etderkin Family. 119
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Mary Emma, born December 2d 1873, died Septem-
ber 2d, 1877.
2. (Name not given.)
Edward Anthonj^ Elderkin, born Juh' 3d, 1848.
Laura Alice Glass, born Ma}^ 19th, 1853.
(Address, Racine, Wisconsin.)
They were married Januar}' 2otli, 1876.
His occupation is not reported. She is the daughter of
Homer and Eaura Glass.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Eouis Elmer, bom November 5th, 1877.
2. Eillian Beardsley, bom February 23d, 1882.
Noble Henr>' Elderkin, born March 22d, 1850. Address,
Elk Horn, Wisconsin. He is a printer by trade, and sticks
to the old homestead and his old office at Elk Horn He is
a man of education, ability and stability of character.
Frank Bennett Elderkin. born at Elk Horn, Wisconsin,
October 4th, 1852.
Emma S. Garretson was born at Winterset, Iowa,
October 26th, 1862.
They were married at Winterset, April 17th, 1880.
(Address, Winterset, Iowa.)
His height is 5 ft. 4 inches ; weight 150 lbs. Her
height is 5 ft. 4 J/2 inches ; weight 135 lbs
Frank B. Elderkin graduated from the high school of
Elk Horn in 1873 at the age of 21 years, when he engaged
in the dray business for a period of six years. He removed
to Winterset, Iowa, March ist, 187S ; became a clothier in
1880, at which trade he is still employed. His business is
prosperous and he is a highly respected citizen.
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Emma S. , his wife, was born at Winterset, Iowa where
she received a common school eckication. Her father, N. W.
Garretson, was born in Indiana, emigrated to Winterset,
Iowa, in 1851, owned and conducted a large harness store at
that place for several years. He removed to Portland, Ore-
gon, in 1.^74. She returned to Winterset in i<s«o. Her
father is evidently a man of talent, ability and courage. He
presided as Judge of the court of Madison County for two
terms. Was chief agent for the North western Insurance
Company for several years. At one time he resided in
Washington Territory, and if yet alive is supposed to be at
his old home in Winterset, Iowa.
CHILDREN OK FRANK B. AND EMMA S. ELDERKIN.
NINTH GENERATION.
1. Archie Lysle. born at Winterset, July 17th, 1881.
2. Glenn Pardee, born at Winterset, December 17th,
1883.
This family are all light complexion, light hair and blue
eyes, which are characteristics of the race of Rider ins. '
Susie Gardiner Klderkin, born August 14th, 1854.
Emmons T. Wilcox, M. D., born February 13th, 1852.
They were married October 25th, 1875, by Rev. Charles
M. Pullen, Rectoi of St. John's Church Susie died at Gar-
rison, Iowa. April 4th, 1884, and was buried on the i6th at
Racine, Wisconsin, from her father's house, Rev. Mr. Gold
Episcopal, officiating. She was a dearly beloved daughter,
sister, wife and mother.
Dr. Emmons T. Wilcox is the son of a Methodist Clergy-
man, born at Canaan, Pennsylvania. In July, 1855, his par-
ents removed to Wisconsin. He commenced the study of
medicine under G. H. Young, M. D., in 1873, graduated
with the class honors at Keokuk College of Physicians and
Surgeons, February, 1876. He entered practice as a partner
Genealogy of the Elderkin Family. 121
of Dr. Saunders, at Thompson, 111., removed to Wisconsin
in January, 1877 at Washburn, where he practiced until 1880,
when he attended lectures and graduated at Mro. Depart-
ment, University of New York. Thence he returned to Wis-
consin until 1882 when he went to Chicago for special
courses of study and formed a partnership with Prof H. C.
Cotton. He afterwards returned to Garrison, Iowa, where
he remained until after the death of his wife, 1884. The
writer is informed that he is a man of elevated ambition,
thoroughly educated in his profession, a successful practi-
tioner, and a standard man in all the good qualities that
make up manhood.
THEIR CHII.DREN — NINTH GENERATION.
Frankie Elderkin Wilcox, born October 17th, 1877, at
Washburn, Grant County, Wisconsin.
Harriet Elderkin, born November 23d, 1856.
Frank Pardee, born December 25th, 1851.
They were married May 23d, 1877.
(Address, East Grove, 111.)
Hattie Pardee is so little and hand.some and kind, refin-
ed and good, that everybody loves her. Her hand writing
is a fac simile of the Elderkin style. She seems to this old
third cousin like one of his own daughters. She has the light
complexion and hair, and blue eyes of the race, but is done
up in most too small a package to compare with her ances-
tors, weighing only 106 pounds. Her husband weighs only
109 pounds. No wonder they are good ; if they were not
there would be nothing of them. But, it is said, "costly
material must be done up in small packages."
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Fi'ank Wilcox Pardee, born March 17th, 1878.
2. Mary Elizabeth Pardee, born October 4th, 1883.
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The family of Hon. Edward Elderkin, Esq., are all well
brought up, educated, refined and good citizens and useful
members of society.
Martha P. Elderkin, daughter of Anthony Y. Elderkin,
and Parmela Fuller Elderkin, was born July 19th, 1822.
(Address, Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin.)
Harrison H. Hyde, born June nth, 1818.
Mr. Hyde died in Lancaster, March i6th, 1864.
Mrs. Martha P. Hyde was married September 20th,
1843. Her life has been checked with sadness and sunshine.
At the tender age of 8 years her father died, cutting off that
parental guardianship so essential to youth. She was sent
to school to qualify herself for teaching, and at the early age
of 15 taught her first school of five months at one dollar per
week. She was located 30 miles from home and did not
visit her mother during the term. For one so young, that
time must have seemed an age. Deer River, a branch of the
St. Lawrence, divided the district, and the bridge was car-
ried away by a flood that spring, so she learned to row a
boat in which she crossed the stream two or three times a
day. Thus she learned, literally, to paddle her own canoe.
Her husband was a dentist by trade, and possessed re-
markable mechanical talent. He made some of his best den-
tal instruments and at one time made a very beautiful dou-
ble-barreled rifle. He was 5 ft. 11 inches in height and
weighed 1 64 pounds Mr. Hyde was a kind and afiectionate
husband and father, an excellent tenor singer and very
highly esteemed by the community in which he lived.
During their married life of 21 years Martha collected all
the sunshine and flowers that a cheerful, hopeful keen percep-
tion could discover in a world of such strange mutations. She
was left with a family or five small children to care for with
only a small fortune to rely upon. She lost a twin son only
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123
a few days after her husband's death. The change was
great, the shock crashing ; but she rallied, applied the oars
of endurance and per.serverance and has for the last 2 1 years
again paddled her own canoe. In attempting to give us a
sketch of her life she broke down over the magnitude of the
retrospective view and appealed to her son Charles, a gen-
tleman and scholar, to write for her. He says :
"I speak, as a son, concerning the best mother on
earth. Her experience can hardly be related — it must be
felt by those who have had a similar experience. She has
borne her countless misfortunes with never-ending patience.
The care and tenderness and watchfulness that she manifested
when Eddie (my youngest brother ' .suffered so long with a
' white swelling" could be only displayed by a mother.
Mothers! The bulk of human patience endurance, love and
care, belong to them "
In her children, whose hearts are overflowing with
gratitude, she finds a great reward for all her cares. Martha
P. Hyde is a fine looking woman ; height 5 ft. 7 inches,
weight 120 pounds.
THEIR CHII.DREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO. DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1. Hattie E.
2. Helen A.
3. George B.
4. Charles S.
5. Edward H.
(5. Freddie H.
Oct. 5, 1847.
Nov. 29, 1849.
Sept. iq, 1851.
Feb. 21, 1861.
Jan. 25, 1S63.
Jan. 25, 1863.
Chas. A. Cox.
Alice Green.
Feb. 24, 1S74.
Ji'ne 25, 1848.
April 8, 1S64.
Helen A. Hj^de, born Nov. 29th, 1849.
Charles A. Cox, born
They were married
(Address, lyancaster. Grant County, Wisconsin )
Mr. Cox is a farmer and lives about four miles from
Lancaster. His personal qualities are not reported, nor
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those of his wife. Her height is 5 ft. 4 inches ; weight 137
pounds They have four children.
George B. Hyde, born September 19th, 1851.
AHce Green, born
JNIarried February 24th, 1874.
(Address, I^ancaster, Grant County. Wisconsin.)
Mr. Hyde is a machinist by trade, an excellent work-
man and resides in Lancaster. His wife resided at Indiana-
polis before his marriage The}' have three children. His
height is 5 ft. 10 inches ; weight 164 pounds.
Charles S. Hyde, bom in Lancaster, February 21st,
1861.
(Address, Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin.)
His height is about 6 ft., weight 160 pounds.
He is finely educated and an excellent teacher, being
now employed as a principal of a graded school at Groyling,
Michigan. He attended a popular school in the State of In-
diana. His wages at the present time are $75 per month.
He partakes largely of the Elderkin blood and characteris-
tics, is true hearted, strongly attached to home and friends,
honest, energetic and intellectual. His desire for scientific
knowledge is large and unsatisfied. The present tendencies
of his mind, if he is permitted to live to old age, will cer-
tainly make him a useful man in society.
Harriet Gray Elderkin, daughter of Anthony Y., and
Parmela Elderkin, was born at Pottsdam, December 21st,
1824.
Aulelus M. Sanford, born May 28th, 181 2.
They were married December 29th, 1850.
(Address, 3156 State St., Chicago, Illinois.)
Mr Sanford is a man of business tact, and though now
Genealogy of the Elderkin Family. 125
74 years old, is actively engaged in one of the offices of the
Singer Sewing Machine Company, of Chicago.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Lillie C. Sanford, born December 12th, 1858.
2. Charles Elderkin Sanford, born December 12th,
1863. Died May 30th, 1867.
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CHAPTER XII.
Alfred Elderkin, Esq., youngest son of Col. Jedediah
Elderkin, was born Jan. 4, 1759. He partially fitted for
college, intending to enter Yale, but a long illness which
lamed him for life prevented, and he remained at home, aid-
ing his father in superintending his farm and factories. He
was the executor of his father's will, and was engaged in
various kinds of business in the latter part of his life. We
are told that he was for a time in the jewelry business with
his neighbor, Mr. Staniford. He was a tall and rather large
man, and of course is well remembered by many people in
Windham. He married Sarah Brown, daughter of Samuel
and Sarah (Bishop) Brown, January 27, 1779. She died
March 4, 1833; he died October 9, 1833, being 74 years 9
months and 5 days old. They lived in the red gambrel-
roofed house, west of the Staniford tavern, now owned by
Mr. George Eathrop.
THEIR CHII^DREN— SIXTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OP MAR.
DIED.
1. Sally.
2. Fanny.
3. Bishop.
4. Lora.
5. Judith.
Ang. 8, 1779.
Nov. 21, 1781.
Feb. 16, 1784.
Feb. 20, 1786.
Aug. 2, 1788.
Jas. S.Campbell,
ist. Cnthbert; 2d,
Baker.
Oct. 16, 1791.
Jan., 1863.
Jan. I, 1811.
Of this family we have but one living branch, the chil-
dren of Sally Campbell.
Fanny Elderkin was twice married, lived in West Hart-
ford, Connecticut, where she died, leaving no child,
Genealogy of the Elderkin Family. i2j
Bishop Elderkin, the onlj- son, died at the age of seven
years, thus obHteratiug the name of Elderkin from Alfred's
descendants.
Lora Elderkin lived at Cherry Vallej', N. Y., and died
at the age of 77 years, unmarried.
Judith Elderkin died at the age of 21 years, unmarried.
Sally Elderkin, eldest child of Alfred Elderkin, was bom
August 8th, 1779. She married, on December i, 1799, Jas.
S. Campbell, of Cherry Valley, New York, where thej^ spent
a long life in health and happiness. On the ist of Decem-
ber, 1864, they celebrated the sixty-fifth anniversary of their
marriage, when six sons of the venerable couple were present.
At last accounts they were enjoying comfortable health, Mr.
Campbell at the age of 92 years, and Mrs. Campbell at the
age of 86 j-ears. The time of their deaths unknown.
THEIR CHILDREN— SEVENTH GENERATION.
I. Alfred E., D. D., residence. New York.
2. Mar}' Ann,
3. William W., LL. D.
4- Geo, W. ,
5. Samuel B.,
6. James Henrj',
7. John Cannon,
8. Augustus, M. D.,
Cherry- Valley.
Cherry Valley.
Cherry Valley.
Castleton, N. Y.
New York.
New York.
Gloversville, N.
The}- were all living in i860. The family is a highly
respected and talented one, and Judge William W. Campbell
has been on the bench man}- j-ears and has received the
honorar\- degree of LL. D.
In 1865 Wm. L. Weaver published in the "Willimantic
Journal " a sketch of the Elderkin family, so far as he had
been able to trace them, from 1637 to 1865. At the close of
128 Genealogy of the Elderkin Fatnily.
his article he says : ' ' We have been much interested in
tracing this family. // was of ,^ood stock, and unlike some
of our early families, has not deteriorated. Descendants in
both the male and female lines are highly respectable, and
many talented men are found among them. Some of the
characteristics of the family are patriotism, ambition, a love
of military life, frankness, liberality and public spirit."
To the above might be added with propriety, that as a
race of people they are strictly honest, and with few excep-
tions they have all embraced the Christian religion. So far
as the writer has been able to learn, not one of the Elderkin
name has been convicted of a crime in the ten generations as
recorded in this work, and only one case reported among the
descendants on the female intermarriages.
Very few, if any, have possessed an inordinate desire to
accumulate wealth, while most of them have procured a
competency. The almost universal tendencj^ to acquire a
good education is worthy of note. The inclination in this
direction appears to be hereditary', and we have no knowl-
edge of a family so extensive where educated men and
women were so numerous. The marriages as a rule have
been remarkably good ; the mental and moral organization
lead them into families of like culture and affinities, proving
the old adage, ' ' birds of a feather will flock together. ' '
Wherever there has been a marriage by an individual into a
lower stock of people, the children have suffered from the
grade, but fortunately' but few cases of this kind have
occurred, and these mostly in the eighth and ninth genera-
tions.
Another old saying is, "blood tells," and any person
whose mind has been directed toward the classes of the hu-
man family has seen that ancestors of a peculiar character
will send that character down in their posterity for hvmdreds
of years. When a young man, I knew a family near James-
town, N. Y., who were petty thieves. In the progress of
Genealogy of the Eiderkin Family. izg
time I became acquainted with the several neighborhoods in
a southwesterly direction for a distance of 54 miles. On this
entire route I found low families of different names that
would steal, and wonderful as it may seem, they were all
relatives by intermarriage with the Jamestown family. The
electric and mental affinities are just as strong, comparatively,
between toads as between philosophers. There are three
kinds of affinities : mental, moral and electric. Mental
affinity is determined by the judgment after obtaining, by
acquaintance, a knowledge of the qualities of mind of our
associates. If their thoughts, aspirations, acquirements and
conclusions are like ours, then we have a genial companion,
whose mental affinit}- will continue to the end of life. The
moral affinity naturally grows out of the mental, and will
rarel}' diverge from it. Electric affinity is much less trust-
worthy and enduring ; it relates principally to the sexes, and
will not stand the test of old age — in fact, it often expires
after a period of intimate relations, when the electric forces
become equalized. At this juncture the two persons, becom-
ing each positively electrified, repel each other, and if they
are husband and wife, will quarrel and part, if not held to-
gether by the mental and moral affinities. From these facts
we readily see the importance of early education on the sub-
ject of matrimonial affinities. A well educated class of
people are less liable to be influenced by magnetic attraction
than the uncultivated. Theie have been but few cases of
divorce in the Eiderkin history. This family or race of
people, taken in connection with other families of like grade
and qualities of mind, make up the great central power of
this nation of freemen. They are America's strength in war
and her resources in time of peace They sustain the Christian
church, prop the pillars of state, demand a just legislation and
an equal and uniform administration of the laws. None of
our great men could ever be bought or induced to sacrifice
principle for place and power ; hence our name has not been
/JO Genealogy of the Elaerkin Family.
trumpeted through the cohimns of the political press.
Opposition to dishonesty in high places is a sure doom to re-
tirement and seclusion. The love of right and moral justice
are so deeplj^ rooted in the heads and hearts of the Elderkin
connections and descendants that they rush to the rescue of
the oppressed without regard to policy or personal loss or
gain.
In concluding this work, which has occupied much of my
time for a period of over two years, I submit it to my kins-
folk, feeling that from lack of information I may not have
given you as brilliant a description as your merits would
justify. Many members of the connection have expressed a
diffidence in speaking of their own good qualities. A few
have been passed to avoid the monotony of the same de-
scription. If I have done any one injustice, it arises from a
mistake of the head and not from malice of the heart. My
purpose has been to say truthfully what I have said, omitting
small failings to which humanity, in a general sense, is sub-
jected.
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YOUR PEDIGREE.
EXTRACTS FROM A DISCOURSE BY REV. DR. TALMAGE.
"Whose son art thou, thou young man?" — i Samuel xvii, 58.
The longer I live the more I believe in blood — good blood,
bad blood, proud blood, humble blood, honest blood, thiev-
ing blood, heroic blood, cowardly blood. The tendency
may skip a generation or two, but it is sure to come out, as
in a little child you sometimes see a similarity to a great-
grandfather whose picture hangs on the wall. That the
physical and mental and moral qualities are hereditable is
patent to any one who keeps his e5'es open. The similarity
is so striking sometimes as to be amusing. Great families,
regal or literary, are apt to have the characteristics all down
through the generations, and what is more perceptible in
such families may be seen on a smaller scale in all families.
A thousand years have no power to obliterate the difference.
The large lip of the House of Austria is seen in all the
generations, and is called the Hapsburg lip. The house of
Stewart always means, in all generations, cruelty and bigotry
and sensuality. Scottish blood means persistence, English
blood means reverence for the ancient, Welsh blood means
religiosity, Danish blood means fondness for the sea, Indian
blood means roaming disposition, Roman blood means con-
quest.
The Jewish facility for accumulation you ma}' trace clear
back to Abraham, of whom the Bible says, " he was rich in
silver and gold and cattle, ' ' and to Isaac and Jacob, who had
the same characteristics. Some families are characterized by
longevity, and they have a tenacity of life positively
Methu.sela-ish. Others are characterized by Goliathan
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stature, and you can see it for one generation, two genera-
tions, five generations, in all the generations. Vigorous
theology runs on in the line of the Alexanders. Tragedy
runs on in the family of the Kembles. Literature runs on in
the line of the TroUopes. Philanthropy runs on in the line
of the Wilberforces. Statesmanship runs on in the line of
the Adamses. Henr>' and Catherine of Navarre religious,
all their families religious. The celebrated family of the
Casini — all mathematicians. The celebrated family of the
Medici— grandfather, son and Catharine— all remarkable for
keen intellect. The celebrated family of Gustavus Adolphus
— all warriors.
This law of heredity asserts itself without reference to
social or political condition ; for you sometimes find the ig-
noble in high place and the honorable in obscure place. A
descendant of Edward I. a toll gatherer. A descendant of
Edward III. a doorkeeper. A descendant of the Duke of
Northumberland a trunkmaker. Some of the mightiest
families of England are extinct, while some of those most
honored in the peerage go back to an ancestry of hard
knuckles and rough exterior. This law of heredity is en-
tirely independent of social or political condition. Then
you find avarice and jealousy and sensuality and fraud hav-
ing full .swing in some families. The violent temper of
Frederick William is the inheritance of Frederick the Great.
It is not a theory to be set forth by worldly philosophy only,
but by divine authority. Do you not remember how the
Bible speaks of " a chcsen generation," of "the generation
of the righteous," of "the generation of vipers," of an
"untoward generation," of "a stubborn generation," of
the iniquity of the past visited upon the children unto the
third and fourth generations." So that the text comes
to-day with the force of a projectile hurled from mightiest
catapult—" Whose son art thou, thou young man ? "
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THE NORTON FAMILY.
The Norton family, of Berlin, Hartford county, Conn., are
a family of considerable notoriety, possessing business tact
and the ability to accumulate wealth. They are connected
to the Elderkin family by the marriage of Dr. Vine Elderkin,
of Ashville, N. Y., to Nancy Norton.
Thomas Norton was born in England and emigrated to
Guilford in 1639, two years later than John Elderkin I.
HIS CHII,DREN — SKCOND GENERATION.
1. Thomas Norton II. He lived in Saybrook ; married
Elizabeth Mason.
2. John Norton.
Four daughters, names unknown.
Thomas Norton II. and Elizabeth (Mason) Norton.
THEIR FIRST CHIIvD— THIRD GENERATION.
I. Thomas Norton III.
Thomas Norton III., of Saybrook, married Rebecca
Neil. The invoice of his estate at his decease was dated
February 26, 1727, and the valuation amounted to 903
pounds, 14 shillings and 6 pence. The portion received by
his son Jedediah was 74 pounds, 17 shillings and 3 pence,
which indicates that he had a large family of eight or ten
children.
FOURTH GENERATION.
4th child. Jedediah Norton ; born December 3, 17 12.
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Jedediali Norton, born in Saybrook, December 3, 17 12.
Eunice Cowls, of Meriden, first wife. In 1746 he married
Achsali Norton, born June 10, 1721 ; died August 8, 1805.
Jedediah died March 7, 1794.
He bought a farm in the southern part of Berhn, where
he lived and died.
CHII,DREN BY FIRST WIFE — FIFTH GENERATION.
1. Jedediah Norton II.
2. Eunice Norton.
CHII,DREN BY SECOND WIFE.
3. Josiah Norton.
4. Eydia Norton ; married Mr. Thompson.
5. Rebecca Norton ; married Mr. Wright and died Sep-
tember, 1837, uged 84. Her son, Norton Wright, was born
November 28, 1777. He married Betsey Norton June 27,
1820, and died March 8, 1855, aged 77.
6. Samuel Norton I. ; died when a child.
7. Samuel Norton II.; born Sunday, September 30, 1759.
8. Ruth Norton ; married Mr. Upson.
They also had one other child, who died in infancy.
Samuel Norton II.; born in Berlin, September 30, 1759.
Phoebe Edwards ; born February 19, 1770. They were
married January 22, 1789. He died October 22, 1832 ; she
died August 13, 1854.
THEIR CHILDREN— SIXTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAS.
DIED
1. Edward.
2. Betsey.
3. Nancy.
4. Harriet.
5. Hiram.
6. Philip.
7. Henry.
8. Samuel III
9. George.
10. William.
Feb. 15, 1790.
Aug. 13, 1791.
Sept. 17, 1793.
April 27, 1796.
Oct. 17, 1798.
Mar. 2. iSoi.
April 10, 1803.
Sept. 7, 1806.
Feb. II, 1810.
June 21, 1812.
Vine Elderkin, M.D.
Mar. 30, 1826.
Nov. 5, 1868.
Dec. 9, 1820.
Jan. 2, 1880.
July 7, 1863.
Feb. 22, 1826.
July 26, 1880.
1885.
Oct. 7, 1826.
Dec. 9, 1829.
Oct. 10. 1877.
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Samuel Norton II. was a farmer and an extensive land
owner. He was a superior financier. His estate, real and
bank stock, at his death invoiced between eighty and one
hundred thousand dollars. In his will he gave to one-half of
his children twice the amount given to the other half. To his
daughter, Nancy Elderkin, he gave $i,ooo at the time of her
marriage and $12,000 in bank stock at his decease. Three
only of his children had heirs.
Nancy Norton ; born in Berlin, September 17, 1793. Vine
Elderkin; born in Genesee, N. Y., January 5, 1797. They
were married March 30, 1826.
The records of this family will be found on page 44.
Harriet Norton ; born in Berlin, April 27, 1796. Freedom
Heart ; born August 28, 1796. They were married Novem-
ber 8, 1824.
Mr. Heart had a former wife, by whom he had a family
of children.
HIS CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION.
1. Julia; born June 26, 1816; married H. W. Heart,
January 28, 1841 ; died April 3, 1847.
2. William C. ; born March 13, 1818 ; married Helen
Dan forth.
3. Sarah A.; born Feb. 5, 1820 ; married Orris B. Savage,
September 24, 1845.
4. James; born April 17, 1821; died December 3, 1821.
Harriet ( Norton ) Heart was a highly educated and
accomplished lady. Her manners were easy and her conver-
sation entertaining. She was kind, noble and intellectual,
and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She received
from her father's estate $6,000. She had no children.
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Philip Norton ; born in Berlin, Ct., March 2, iHoi.
Elizabeth Newber)- ; born in Wethersfield , May 31, 1810.
The}' were married March 28, 1835.
THEIR CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION.
1. Samuel IV.; born Feb. 16, 1836.
2. John ; bom March 18, 1838.
3. Henrietta; born August i, 1840.
4. Alice ; born April 3, 1843.
5. George ; born May 24, 1847.
6. Elizabeth ; born August 26, 1849.
7. Sarah; born January 21, 1852.
Philip Norton was a very energetic business man, and
accumulated a large property. He died July 26, 1880, leav-
ing a bright, well-to-do family of children and grandchildren.
Their address is Berlin, Hartford county, Ct.
Henry Norton; born April 10, 1803. Adelia M. Atwood,
born February 27, 1805. They were married May 22, 1825.
Second wife, Mary Angeline Tuttle ; born Maj^ 3, 1825 ;
married May 3, 1849.
(Address, Berlin, Hartford county, Ct.)
CHILDREN BY FIRST WIFE — SEVENTH GENERATION.
1. Elizabeth M.; born November 8, 1827; died April i,
1829,
2. Jane ; born August 28, 1829 ; died November 5, 1832.
3. Amanda ; born May 12, 1831 ; died November 4, 1832.
4. Samuel ; born November 3, 1832 ; died June 13, 1833.
5. Adelia M. ; born August 14, 1834,
6. Henry H.; born October 23, 1840,
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CHILDREN BY SECOND WIFE.
7. Mar}' A.; born Februar}' 28, 1856.
8. Jane Martha ; l)orn December 12, 1852.
9. Edward W. ; boni February' 14, 1855 ; died February
21, 1855.
TO. Albert E. ; born March 27, 1856.
11. Ida; born Ma}- 27, 1858.
12. Nettie; born May 26, i860.
Henry Norton was a stirring, active man, but lacked the
financial ability common to the Norton family. He has a
family of bright, intellectual children.
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THE WAI^KER FAMIIvY.
The Walker family are connected to the Elderkin family
by the marriage of Dyer W. Elderkin to Cornelia Walker,
second daughter and fourth child of Thomas Dewey Walker
and Amelia (Hays) Walker. As a race they are noted for
their industry, business tact and number of children. James
Walker was of Irish descent and was married in Connecticut
to Sarah Shapley, a lady of Scotch ancestry. They removed
to Chenango county. New York, where they raised a family.
He was an officer in the army of the Revolution, and con-
tinued in the service until the glorious victory of American
independence was won.
THEIR CHIIvDRKN —SIXTH GENERATION.
1. Shapley ; married to Lois .
2. Samuel; " Clarrie .
3. James; " Jane Paget.
4. John.
5. Sally; " Ward King.
6. Eydia ; " James Eee.
7. Anna; " Thomas Tanner.
8. Polly; " Joseph Beckwith.
9. Thomas D. " Amelia Hays.
SHAPI.EY WALKER'S CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION,
I, Willard ; 2, Scovel ; 3, James; 4, Clara, unmarried;
5, Almira, married Hon. Judge Stacy ; 6, a daughter whose
name is unknown.
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SAMUEL walker's CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION.
I, Nathaniel; 2, Dewey; 3, Edward; 4, Simeon; 5,
Samuel ; 6, Ransom ; 7, Nelson ; 8, Willard ; 9, William ;
10, Lorane ; ri, Marioh ; 12, Harriet; 13, Sally; 14, Cla-
rinda ; 15, 16 and 17, three daughters whose names are not
known.
JAMES walker's children — SEVENTH GENERATION.
I, Nicholas ; 2, James ; 3, Willard ; 4, Daniel ; 5, Wil-
liam ; 6, Jane ; 7, Hannah ; 8, Sarah ; 9, Julia.
JOHN walker's CHILDREN — SENENTH GENERATION.
I, Dewey; 2, Abigail, married Mr. Nash; 3, Sally,
married Quinn Tappin ; 4, Sylvenus.
Mr. Nash lived near Adrian, Michigan ; had a family.
Mr. Tappin lived in Toledo, Ohio ; had two children.
SALLY (walker) KING'S CHILDREN— SEVENTH GENERATION.
Salh' Walker married Ward King.
Their family record will be found with the King family.
LYDIA (walker) lee's children — SEVENTH GENERATION.
I, James ; 2, Alphonzo ; 3, Daniel ; 4, Erastus ; 5, Wil-
liam ; and several others.
ANNA (walker) tanner's CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION.
1. Ira located near Cherry Creek, Chautauqua county ;
had a family.
2. John married and located near Mayville, Chautauqua
county, N. Y. ; they had two children, a daughter and son.
3. Sally married Eda Weatherly, Esq., of Kiantom. He
is a man of energy and strong bias. They raised a family
of four sons and two daughters. Two of their sons are
noted for their educational acquisitions and business talents.
4. James.
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5. Lj-dia married Isaac Wilcox and located near May-
ville, Chautauqua county, N. Y., where they raised three
children, two sons and a daughter. One of their sons is an
attorney- at-law, located at Titusville, Pa.
6. Jemima married Ira Boynton, who is yet living, nearly
90 years old. He has only two grandchildren of his family
living, a grandson and granddaughter, located near Riceville,
Crawford county. Pa.
7. Nichols.
POI<I.Y (wAIvKER) BECKWITH'S children — SEVENTH GENERATION.
1. John Beckwith, M. D. A man of remarkable rheto-
rical talent. The writer recollects hearing John, when a
young man, tell a story of a dog and a woodchuck, which
aroused the sympathies of the listeners to such an extent
that every ej^e was filled wnth tears.
2. Walker Beckwith, whose characteristics and historj^
are unknown.
Thomas Dewey Walker was born in Chenango county,
N. Y., July 24, 1795. Amelia Hays was born September 26,
1796. They w^ere married June 9, 1817. He died April 8,
1852 ; she died June 22, 1866.
Thomas D. Walker possessed a large amount of energ}'-
and enterprise. In an early day he moved to Freehold,
Warren county, Pa., where he engaged in clearing up a farm
and making shingles, which were hauled and sold at West-
field, Chautauqua county. His older sons usually drove the
teams and on their return brought back loads of groceries, flour
and dry goods, w^hich were sold to his poor neighbors for labor.
In this manner he supplied, during the pinching winter of 1 844,
many families who were almost starved. So straitened were
some of those early settlers at that time that they fed their
children on bran bread and hay tea^ Mr. Walker was a very
kind man, of even temper and enduring patience. His
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affection and good will toward his wife and children were so
strong that no jar ever occurred between them, and his gen-
erosity extended almost without limit toward his neighbors,
who sometimes, through envy, returned evil for good.
Amelia, his wife, was such a mother in every good word and
work as few children have been blessed with. The neatness
of her household affairs was unsurpassed. Her refined and
moral instructions were deeply imprinted in the minds and
memory of her children. They were both members of the
Baptist church. She was the daughter of Rev. Caleb Haj's
and Anna (Cook) Hays. He administered to a Baptist
church in Chenango county, N. Y., during a long and useful
life. During the progress of their married lives, Thomas
and Amelia Walker embraced the Universal faith and doc-
trine, in which they reared their family. To this faith both
parents and children adhered with unshaken confidence
through life and in the trying ordeal of death. They w^ere
both born in Chenango county, N. Y., where I think all their
children were born. Thomas and his youngest two children,
Denzil D. and Mary E., died from typhoid fever and bad
medication. Their remains rest in the family lot in the
cemetery at Columbus, Warren county, Pa. Of their eight
children, only one survives at this writing, 1886.
THEIR CHILDREN — SEVENTH UENERATIOX.
NAMES.
BOkN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF M.\R.
DIED.
I. Daniel H.
June 21, iSiS.
1, Sophia Hawkins.
2, Mrs. Elsa Greene.
Sept. S, 1843.
1866.
Aug. 7, 1884.
2. Rachel.
Sept. 30, 1819.
Horace Pardee.
Sept. S, 1842.
Dec. 2, 1883.
3. William.
Ju V 28, 1S21.
Marv DeLong.
June 6, 1844.
4. Cornelia.
July 17, 1S23.
D. W. Elderkin.
Sept. 8, 1S42.
June 27, 1S54.
5. Augustin H.
Nov. I, 1S26.
1, C. R. Barker.
2, L. H. Freeman.
Feb. 22, 1849.
Jan. 14, 1854.
Apr. 23, 18S0.
6. Samantha.
April 29, 1S30.
Oct. 2, 1847.
7. Denzil D.
Nov., 1S33,
May 5, 1S52.
8. Mary E.
Jan. 5, 1837.
June 8. 1832.
This family w^ere bright intellectuallj^, medium size, well
formed and developed physicall}-, with very fine features.
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Daniel N. Walker, eldest son of Thomas D. Walker, was
born in Chenango county, N. Y., June 21, 1818.
Sophia Hawkins, Chautauqua county, N. Y.
Married September 8, 1843.
Second marriage to Mrs. Elsa Greene, 1866.
Mrs. Sophia Walker died March 21, 1865.
D. N. Walker died August 7, 1884.
(Address of Mrs. Klsa Greene Walker, Youngsville,
Warren county, Pa.)
CHII^DREN BY FIRST WIFE — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAM IS.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
I. Emily J.
March i, 1845.
1846.
2. Clarance.
Nov. 9, 1S46.
185I.
3. Rosa.
Oct 8, 1848.
Chester O. Wright.
4. Edmond D.
June 28, 1850.
Mary E. Bixler.
Mar. I, 1877.
S. James H.
April 16. 1853.
Nettie A. Hyde.
May 4, 18S2.
6. Arloa S.
Feb. 15, 1S55.
Alex. Patterson.
Oct. b, 1.S70.
7. Jessee D.
October, 1857.
8. Charles.
July 15, i860.
Feb. 15, 1878.
9. Mary M.
May 23, 1862.
Wm. Ripley.
Aug. 4, 1880.
Jan. 15, 1882.
10. Harlev.
Sept. II, 1863.
Daniel Walker was an industrious farmer, very liberal and
kind to his family and to neighbors He owned his farm and
furnished a good living for his large family, which was aug-
mented by six or seven minor children of his second wife.
Sophia was a kind, good woman, but did not possess so large
an amount of tact in business and economy as Elsa. She
considered the remote as well as the most contiguous wants,
and made provision for both. Daniel's children were all
born in Freehold, Warren county. Pa.
Rosa Walker, born October 8, 1848, married Chester O.
Wright.
(Address, Columbus, Warren county, Pa.)
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THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Cyrus Wright ; born December i, 1862.
2. Matta Wright ; born April, 186S.
Chester O Wright is a large, fine looking man. He owns
a farm and is a carpenter and joiner by trade. Rosa is a
short, fat little chub, who makes the sun shine wherever she
goes.
Edmond D. Walker ; born June 28, 1850.
Mary E. Bixler ; born June 6, 1852.
They were married March i, 1877.
(Address, Bellville, Richland county, Ohio.)
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
I. Charley L. Walker; born July 14, 1878, at Bellville,
Ohio.
Edmond D. Walker is getting along nicely for a } oung
farmer. It is said Mrs. Walker is a good helper and the best
kind of a partner.
James H. Walker ; born April 16, 1853.
Nellie A. Hyde; born Januarj- i, 1863.
They were married May 4, 1882.
(Address, Youngsville, Warren county, Pa.)
James is a good, honest, industrious, generous young
man, and his wife knows it.
Arlqa Sophia Walker ; born February 15, 1855.
Alexander A. Patterson ; bom June 15, 1845.
They were married October 6, 1870.
(^Address, Fredericktown, Knox county, Ohio.)
Ht
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THEIR CHII^DREN — NINTH GKNKRATION.
1. George W. Patterson ; born August 14, 1871.
2. Frank C. Patterson ; born July 24, 1877.
Alexander A. Patterson is a merchant and postmaster.
He was employed several years as a ticket agent in railroad
office. Arloa is a charming, sprightly little woman.
Rachel Walker was born in the town of Green, Chenango
county, N. Y. , September 13, 1819.
Horace Pardee was born in Russia, Herkimer county, N.
Y., November 10, 1820.
They were married September 8, 1842.
(Address, L,odi, Barber county, Kansas.)
Rachel Pardee died December 2, 1883.
THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARKItD TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
I. Amelia D.
Nov. 5, 1843.
1, George Ellis.
2, C. E. McQueen.
Mar. 31, 1862.
Nov. 20, 1S66.
2. Averrv C.
May 10, 1846.
May 10, 1846.
3. Adelia E.
May 5. 1^47-
May 6, 1S47.
4. Alice L-
March 2, 1848.
I. N. Tucker.
.Sept. 22, 1872.
S. Adelaide L.
Nov. 5, 1S49.
James Dunn.
May 29, 1870.
6. Adelbert K.
July 6, 1851.
7. Addison A.
August 4, 1853.
8. Aldaman D
Feb. 3, 1855.
9. Allene A.
July 4, 1856.
James Kimmel.
Mav 14, 1884.
10. Arloa A.
April 7, 1862.
Wm. R. Maloy.
July 4, 1882.
II. Augustin H
Jan. 9, 1864.
Nov., 1864.
Horace Pardee is the eldest son of a respectable and
wealthy farmer who resided in Harmony, Chautauqua
county, N. Y. A few years after his marriage he removed
to Kansas, before the breaking out of the Southern rebellion.
Here the incipient conflict between slavery and freedom was
inaugurated, and here some of the most cruel and barbarous
acts of the war were perpetrated. His home was attacked
by guerrilla bandits at different times, when a small quantity
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of household goods and a large quantity of children were
pitched into two lumber wagons, he driving one team and
his wife the other, and made his escape with his precious
freight over the plains to lodge in some secluded cornfield,
with no shelter but their wagons. Mr. Pardee, with his
neighboring pioneers, organized themselves into a committee
of safety, which was afterward recognized by the Govern-
ment. These bold, fearless men, enraged by murder and
plunder, went down upon the Missouri banditti like a pack
of bloodhounds. They often sent them flying into their
own state, where they captured and drove awa}^ large herds
of cattle and horses.
Lieutenant Pardee carries the mark of Rebel lead in one
of his hands, a wound received in one of those almost hand-
to-hand conflicts with a guerrilla band. He is a rough-hewn
man, but one of courage and great force of character.
Rachel, his wife, proved herself no less courageous and
meritorious in her pioneer life. The little ones were always
protected and cared for. Her humane principles and ele-
vated sentiments were born and bred into her children so
effectually that they are a family of worthy, useful citizens.
Amelia D. Pardee ; born November 5, 1843.
(Present address, Eureka, Greenwood county, Kansas.)
George Ellis ; born February i, 1832.
They were married March 31, 1862.
George Ellis died May i, 1864.
Charles E. McQueen, second husband ; born September
2, 1840.
They were married November 20, 1866.
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENER.\TION.
I- Arthur R. Ellis ; born at Paola, Kansas, August 4,-
1864.
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2. Gu}' H. McQueen ; born at Wolcottville, Indiana,
January 22, 1868.
3. Bissie A. McQueen ; born at Louisburg, Kansas, Feb-
ruary 6, 1877.
George Ellis was a mechanic by occupation, and was
noted for his manly deportment and generosity as a citizen.
He was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army in the
War of the Rebellion. He was also noted for his honor and
bravery as an officer and soldier. He died from wounds re-
ceived in battle. Ellis county and Ellis City were named in
honor of this noble Lieutenant.
Charles E. McQueen is a farmer, a hard working, ener-
getic, honest man, holding the confidence and esteem of his
neighbors and the strongest affection and love of his wife
and children.
. Mrs. Amelia McQueen was fortunate in her birth, from
being favored with more than ordinary development of intel-
lectual faculties, well braced up by a perfect phj^sical
structure. She has been fortunate in the selection of two
worthy men as husbands, and her prospects are now fair for
a prosperous and useful life. Possessing a clear understand-
ing of the world and its duties, she is prompt and active in
every line of life before her. She is led to pity, rather than
despise, the less favored children of humanity.
Alice E- Pardee; born March 2. 1848.
Isaac N. Tucker ; born April 29, 185 1.
They were married September 22, 1872.
(Address, Lodi, Barber county, Kansas.)
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Ethelyn V.; born August 26, 1873, at Paola, Kansas.
2. Josiah D.; born January 10, 1876, at Kellogg, Iowa.
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3. Eugene N. ; bom August 16, 1880, at Lodi, Kansas.
4. EllaE.; born September 12, 1882.
Adelaide E. Pardee ; born November 5, 1849.
James Dunn ; born .
They were married May 29, 1870.
(Address, Ottawa, Franklin county, Kansas.
NINTH GENERATION.
They have four children, of whom we have no record.
Allene A. Pardee ; born July 14, 1856.
James Kimmel : boni September 2, 1838.
They were married May 14, 1884.
(Address, Eodi, Barber county, Kansas.)
Arloa A. Pardee ; bom April 7, 1862.
William B. Maloy ; born October 13, 1858.
The}' were married July 4, 1882.
(Address, Sheron, Barber county, Kansas.)
THEIR CHILD — NINTH GENERATION.
I. John A.; born September 22, 18S3. in Medicine Lodge,
Kansas.
William Walker, second son of Thomas D. Walker, was
born in the town of Greene, Chenango county, N. Y., July
28, 1821.
(Address, Bearlake, Warren county. Pa. )
In his boyhood he displayed a talent for business above
the ordinary gifts to mankind. At the period of his majority
he bought a sawmill and a tract of pine timber, which by
his energy and good management he paid for in a short time.
While engaged in lumbering he entered into a co-partnership
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with his brother in-law, D W. Elderkin, in the mercantile
bnsiness in i'S5o, which business was not a success. From
the stringent condition of the times, many of their customers
failed to pay up their debts and the firm lost several thousand
dollars, which affected the company' seriously in their
finances. But with unshaken courage Mr Walker pursued
his lumber business for several years with success. In the
meantime he engaged as the leader of a company to raise
the sunken hull of an emigrant boat that went down in Lake
Erie, containing a safe with $100,000 in gold and silver.
They built a wrecker in Buffalo and spent a year in their
enterprise. They found the hull and hitched to her, and
drew her half a mile toward shore, when the fastening broke
and she was again left to the mercy of the wind and waves.
When they found her again, .she was too deeply imbedded in
sand to be recovered, so there was another loss of several
thousand dollars.
Mr. Walker, soon after this effort, bought a farm of 400
acres in the neighborhood of his present residence, where he
bred and dealt extensively in fine stock. In this business he
was very successful. He is now retired with sufficient means
for old age. He is 5 feet 10 inches in height and weighs 165
pounds ; is a fine looking man, with easy manners, affable
address, and is a fluent conversationalist, mirthful in the
selection of topics, calm and certain in government, generous
to the poor and hospitable to his guests. He was a kind son
to his aged mother, who leaned on his strong arm until the
last moment of her life. His moral deportment is an exam-
ple of chastit}^ and fidelity worthy of imitation.
Mar}' M. (DeEong) Walker is one of tho.se women who
are a public blessing to the race. Her stabilit}- of mind and
superior judgment do much to guide the weak and wavering
in the community where she resides. Among her intimate
acquaintances and friends she is a model of womanh- graces.
She speaks of the faults of the erring reluctantly, always
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noting some palliating circumstance in their case. She is
well read in the substantial literature of the age. As a wife
she has stood side by side with her husband as a counselor
and helper, always doing her part well, and never frowning
upon him in times of adversity. They are a happy family,
having raised two sons and a young lady, Miss Velma Grace
Doud.
They all belong to the Universal Church.
William Walker ; born July 28, 1821.
Mary M. Delyong ; born November 22, 1821.
They were married June 6, 1844.
THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAK
DIED
1. Cecil E.
2. Leon E.
June 19, 1848.
Nov. 3, 1850.
Kilo Curtis.
Klnia J. Spencer.
Nov. 5, 1S70.
May, 1874.
Cecil E. Walker was born June 19, 1848.
Ello Curtis was born November 3, 1850.
They were married November 5, 1870.
(Address, Bearlake, Warren county. Pa.)
THEIR SON — NINTH GENERATION.
I. Roy Curtis Walker; born in Freehold, Pa., April 8,
1874.
Cecil E- Walker is a farmer, occupying his father's old
homestead. He resembles his father so nearly in his charac-
teristics that a full description of him would be only a repe-
tition of what has already been said.
Mrs. Ello Walker may well be an amiable, intellectual,
kind woman, descending, as she did, from a union of the
Curtis and Dewey families. Their .son is a bright, intelligent
boy.
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Thus we see in the human family that affinity seeks its
equal, and heredity, both physical and mental, passes down
through the generations from age to age.
Leon Elmer Walker ; born December 9, 1851.
Elma J. Spencer; born April 26, 1855.
They were married May, 1874.
(Address, Bearlake, Warren county. Pa.
THEIR SON — NINTH GENERATION.
I. Carl D. Walker; born in Freehold, Pa., August 23,
1876.
Leon E. Walker is also a farmer, living on a portion of
his father's old estate. If possible, he possesses more energy
and fervency of organization than was common to his ances-
tors. His stock is fine, his farming neat and always on time,
and his residence a mansion that would be an honor to a
large town. He is unlike his father, being inclined to taci-
turnity.
Mrs. Elma J. (Spencer) Walker came from a worthy par-
entage and brought to her husband's estate several thousand
dollars. They are a well matched couple, both possessing
the accumulative qualities of mind Leon is a graduate of
a commercial college, and in addition has a good common
English education. Carl D. is another bright boy.
Through respect to Mrs. Mary M. 1 DeLong) Walker and
her descendants, the writer has introduced into this work
the following short sketch of the DeLong family :
Francis DeEong was a patriot and an officer in the Revo-
lutionary war. He married Elizabeth Wells, both of Con-
necticut. They raised a large family, the third son's name
being Jacob.
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Jacob DeLong married Anna Underwood.
THEIR CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION.
1. Emma I,.; married Ira Pearse and had a family.
2. Elizabeth W.
3. Anna M.
4. Elias Ruel ; married and had a family.
5. Anna E.
6. Mary M.; married Wm. Walker and raised a family.
7. Electa Jane.
8. Jacob Albert.
Of the descendants of the DeEong family, one of them is
noted as an Arctic explorer, and one as a minister of the
Gospel.
Augustin Hays Walker; born November i, 1826.
Married C. R. Barker February 22, 1849.
Married Eouisa H. Freeman January 14, 1854.
C. R. Walker died May 8, 1852.
Augustin H. Walker died April 23, 1880.
CHILDREN OF A. H. AND LOUISA WALKER — EIGHTH GENERATION.
1. Elvene M.
2. Alene C.
3. Ella E.
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THE KING FAMII.Y.
The first that we hear of the King family of Cherry
Creek, Chautauqua comitj', N. Y., is in Rhode Island in
1769. Ward and Wanton King were twin brothers. Ward
removed to Massachusetts, where he married Sally Walker,
who was b^rn in New Hampshire. They lived in Massa-
chusetts until they had a family of eight children, when
Ward and Wanton (Romulus and l-Jemus like), started for
the far west to locate the site of their future homes. They
bid adieu to their friends on the 3d of February, 18 17, and
with three ox teams and sleds made their journey across the
state of New York to Chautauqua county in twentj- days,
where they landed in the town of Ellington on the 23d of
the same month. Their site was cho.sen, not by the flight
of birds, but from the beautiful flats that skirt the valley of
the Conewango creek on its western border, near Cherry
creek, one of its tributaries. This valley, about four miles
wide and twenty miles long, is the bed of an ancient lake,
which became drained off" from washing away of the outlet
at Waterborough. Here the hills are over one hundred feet
high with rapid descent to water's edge. Below this outlet
the stream for half a mile is called the Conewango Rapids.
From Cherry Creek to the outle!; of this defunct lake is about
ten miles, yet the winding, vermicular course of the Cone-
wango measured a distance of about thirty miles. In the
bed of this stream, fifteen feet below the surface, are seen
the bodies of trees sticking out from the banks in a state of
complete preservation. The ages only can tell when those
water-soaked trees found their final resting place in the bot-
tom of that beautiful sheet of water, on whose bosom that
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Indian's bark floated of whom we have no legend. In
this wild, romantic and beautiful valley Ward and Wanton
King took up their farms and erected their humble cabins
within about one hundred rods of each other. Here they
raised their families. Here they lived to see the growth and
progress of the country- around them, and here they enjoyed
more of life than a Caesar or an Alexander. In their old
age, it is said, they usually met once a day for a sit-down
visit, when each would relate some of the same old anecdotes,
to as complete entertainment of both as though thej- were
entirely new. iSoon after the settlement of the Kings, Mr.
Kent came in with a large famih' and joined them as a
neighbor. From this time the settlement increased rapidly,
and Cherrs' Creek became a hamlet with a variety store,
postoffice, hotel, school house, blacksmith shop, etc. Here
the people, full of patriotism and love of country, assembled
with fife and drum on the Fourth of July to celebrate their
victory over old England, and the glories of the land of the
free and the home of the brave. This state of things may
look insignificant compared to the pomp and displaj' of
present demonstrations, but these pioneer settlements were
the corner stones of all the greatness and grandeur of our
now magnificent country. Those were noble blooded men.
They were brave, persistent, strong minded, honest people,
who voted lor General Jackson, honest government and
equal rights. The Kings, Kents, Greenes, Bentleys and
others intermarried and raised families to such an extent
in and about Cherry Creek that a visitor cannot make a tour
of the relationship in a period of six weeks. As a family
and connection they are well provided with the necessities,
conveniences and comforts of life. In fact, most of them
enjoy all the luxuries of life that afford healthful and abid-
ing pleasure. Their nicely painted farmhouses are furnished
with carpets, instruments of music and upholstered furniture.
Their neat and spacious barns are alive with fine stock and
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supplied with carriages, harnesses and robes. They live at
home, ride in their own carriages of ease and splendor, and
sleep without dreams of financial crashes.
Ward King was born in West Greenwich, R. I., Febru-
ary, 1769.
Sally Walker was born in New Hampshire May, 1776.
They were married 1795. ,
Ward King died August, 1848.
Sally King died January, 1858.
THEIR CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION. .
NAMES.
BORN.
MAKRIKD TO.
U.\TE OF MAR.
DIKD,
I. Susan.
April, 1796.
Benj. Bentley.
Jan., 1816
June, 1873.
2. Wanton.
Oct., 1798.
Martha Popple.
Jan., 182-?.
July, 1869.
3. Ward, Jr.
Mav 12, 1801.
Dollv Kent.
Nov , 1828.
Dec. 15, 1886.
4. Lydia.
June, 1804.
Wm. Kelhourne.
Oct. 7, 1824.
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5. James.
July, 1S06.
Car'lineWaterberry
Oct., 1834.
May, 1873.
6. Hiram.
Dec, 1809
Catherine Graves.
Nov., 1S37.
7. Norman.
July, 1813.
Pamelia Watson.
Nov., 1840.
May, 1879.
8. Benjamin,
July, i8r6.
Laura Pendleton.
Sept., 1843.
9. Sallv.
June, 1820.
Wm. Pendleton.
Oct.. 1849.
Of this family all had children except Norman and Sally.
The connection is too extensive for the design of this work,
and therefore we will only introduce the families of Ward,
Jr., and Benjamin.
Ward King, Jr., was born May 12, 1801.
Dolly Kent was born October 7, 1809.
They were married November, 1828.
Dolly King died November, 1856.
Ward King, Jr., died December 15, 1886.
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THEIR CHILDREN— EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMKS.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
I. Jane A.
March 17, 1S29.
Lester J. Martin.
April 4, 1850.
2. Lois.
August 13, 1S30.
Dyer W. Elderkin
Aug. 22, 1854.
3. Eliza.
Nov. 9, 1.S32.
Hopkins Carr.
Nov. 21. 1S58.
4. Lyman.
March i, 1833.
Harriet R. Martin.
Oct. 19, 1856.
5. George.
In infancy.
6. John.
March 29, 1838.
ist, Nora Walker.
2d, C. Schermerhorn
Oct. 25, 1859.
June 9, 1872.
7. Lucy.
Feb. 10, 1839.
ist, Delos Carl
2d, Delbert Bentlev.
-Mav 13, i860.
Dec. II, 1880.
8. Laura A.
Nov. 22, 1840.
J. B. Shattiick.
Sept. 7, 1862.
9. Williana.
April 16. 1S44.
Laura A. Bentlv.
May 17, 1873.
10. Willard.
April 16, 1844.
Died a
Union soldier.
Nov., 1863.
Ward King, Jr., was a farmer and mechanic. He con-
ducted his farm in a very neat stj^e during the summer
season, and spent the winter in his shop making chairs and
other useful articles. He raised a large and respectable
famil)-, who are all getting on finely in the comforts and
conveniences of life. He died December i8th, 1886, at the
age of eighty-five years, at his home at Cherry Creek, Chau-
tauqua count}'. New York.
Mrs. Dolh' King came from a good family of stirring,
enterprising people. Two of her brothers were engaged ex-
tensively in manufacturing and shipping lumber, and one of
her cousins has been a banker in Jamestown, New York, for
nearly fifty years. She was a kind mother and highly
respected lad)-. She died from a cancer in the breast.
Jane A. King; bom at Cherry Creek, N. Y., March 17,
1829.
Lester J. Martin ; born October 28, 1828.
They were married April 4, 1850.
(Address, Lincolnville, Crawford county, Pa.)
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THEIR CHII,DRiiN— NINTH GENERATION.
KAMBS.
BORN.
MARRIED TO. DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1. Charles E. March 13, i860.
2. Willis A. t)ctober5, 1S61.
3. Frank L. ' May 16, 1864.
4. Carrie A. 1 May 26, 1867.
Adda Ray Oakes. April 7,1885.
Anna A. Farriugtonl Jan. 3, 1883
April 26, 1S66.
John Foxburg. Dec. 31, 188^.
Lester J. Martin is a farmer and merchant, a keen,
shrewd business man. He is reliable and prompt in all his
engagements, and has accumulated a nice estate. He en-
gages in no neighborhood bickerings, is kind in his family
and a trustworthy friend.
Charles E. Martin ; born at Lincolnville, March 13, i860.
Adda R. Oakes ; born in Wayne township, October 14,
1861.
They were married April 7, 1885.
(Address, Ivincolnville, Crawford county, Pa.)
THEIR CHILD — TENTH GENERATION.
I. Marie; born March 2, 1886.
Charles E. Martin is 5 feet 11 inches in height, and
weighs 170 pounds. Is a stirring business man, conducting
the business of a general dry goods, grocery and variety
store at L,incolnville. He has charge of the postoffice also.
Mrs. Addie Martin's height is 5 feet 6 inches ; weight,
148 pounds. She was born in Wayne township, Crawford
county, Pa., attended high school in Meadville, Pa., also
State Normal School at Edinboro, and graduated in music
at Chamberlain Institute, Randolph, New York, in June,
1882. Her father's name, David H. Oakes ; mother's name,
Eliza I Baldwin) Oakes. He died a Union soldier, January
30, 1865. Her mother married O. B. Cravens, with whom
Addie lived until her marriage. She is cool deliberate and
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substantial in her organization, refined in manners, and
practical in the duties of life.
Willis A. Martin ; born at Lincolnville, October 5, 1861.
Anna A. Farrington.
They were married January 3, 1883.
(Address, Riceville, Crawford county. Pa.)
The}' have no children.
Willis A. Martin is over six feet in height and weighs
180 pounds. He is a farmer, with nice house, barn and fix-
tures. He is pleasant, companionable and honest, and a
good citizen.
His wife is tall, slender and amiable, a lady in every
sense of the word. They have the faculty of making their
guests feel at home and the darkest day brilliant with the
light of life and cheerful song. They both play on the
piano.
Carrie A. Martin ; bom May 26, 1867.
John Foxburg.
They were married December 31, 1885.
(Address, Lincolnville, Crawford county. Pa.)
John and Carrie are a well bred couple, who have their
footprints yet to make in the sands of the future. We be-
lieve they will succeed well.
Lois King; born in Cherr}^ Creek, August 31, 1830.
Dyer W. Elderkin; born in Livingston county, N. Y.,
April 9, 18 1 7.
(Address, Spartansburg, Crawford county- , Pa.)
Their record can be found in Chapter VIH. of this work.
Hopkins Carr ; born September 12, 1828.
Matilda Kilborne, first wife ; bom October 10, 1829.
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Eliza King, second wife ; born November 9, 1832.
First marriage, December 27, 1848.
Second marriage, to Eliza King, November 21, 1858.
Mrs, Matilda Carr died May 22, 1858.
(Address, Cherry Creek, Chautauqua county, N. Y.)
CHILDRKN BY FIRST WIFE — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Sarah ; born September 26, 1849 ; married A. B. John-
son, August 4, 1873.
2. Clyrinda ; born March 11, 1851 ; married Z. E. Doug-
las, March 8, 1870.
3 and 4 died in infancy.
CHILD BY SECOND WIFE.
5. Nason ; born February 20, 1861 ; died October 6, 1865.
Hopkins Carr is a retired farmer, with means enough to
live as he pleases. His integrity of character has secured
the confidence and esteem of his townsmen, and his good
judgment renders him useful to the weak and wavering.
Mrs. Eliza Carr is a very large and fine looking woman.
She weighs 220 pounds, and is noted for the neatness and
style of her household affairs.
Sarah Carr ; born September 26, 1849.
A. B. Johnson.
They were married August 4, 1873.
(Address, Cottage, Cattaraugus county, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILDREN — TENTH GENERATION,
1. Cora ; born April 25, 1874.
2. Lora ; born August 20, 1878.
They are nice people.
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Clyrinda Carr ; born March ii, 1851.
Z. E. Douglas.
They were married March 8, 1870.
(Address, Fredonia, Chautauqua county, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILDREN — TENTH GENERATION.
1. L,ula ; born November 12, 1874.
2. Orton ; born June 9, 1876.
This is another fine family.
Lyman King ; born at Cherry Creek, March i, 1833.
Harriet R. Martin ; born Feb. 4, 1833.
The)' were married October 19, 1856.
(Address, Riceville, Crawford county. Pa.)
THEIR CHILDREN — NINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BUKN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1. Clara D.
2. Frank R.
3. Edith A.
October 21, 1857.
Sept. 7, 1S60.
Nov. 12, 1S63.
Ruba F. Edwards, j Dec. 15, 1883.
Nov. I, 1S60.
Mar. 31, 1861.
Lyman King is six feet tall and weighs i8o pounds He
is a successful farmer, having built up a fine residence and
spacious outbuildings. He is a deep, profound thinker, and
reasons on science, the arts and politics. Mrs. Harriet King
is an educated woman, with a clear mind on business mat-
ters. Her aid and counsel have been of value to her hus-
band, as the}' have traveled up the rugged path of life to a
happy old age. She is well read in the literature of the day.
Edith A. King ; born at Riceville, November 12, 1863.
Ruba F. Edwards ; born in Indiana, Februarj^ 2, 1859.
They were married December 13, 1883.
(Address, Riceville, Crawford county, Pa.)
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R F. Edwards lived at Panama, Chautauqua county, N.
Y., until he was eleven years old. Since that time he has re-
sided at Riceville. He had the advantages of a first-class
English education. His employment was teaching before he
was married. He is now engaged in farming. He is very
energetic in business and very economical.
Mrs. Edith Edwards also has a good common education.
She is a good organist and well versed in the management of
household affairs. They are a well matched couple and will
pull together on the same end of the rope. They reside
with her parents, and conduct the affairs of the farm and
home under the supervision of Mr. and Mrs. King, who are
not yet too old to make themselves useful.
John King; born in Cherry Creek, March 29, 1838.
Nora Walker, first wife ; born February 16, 1836.
Mrs. Clarissa Schermerhorn, second wife ; born April 20,
1832.
Married to first wife October 25, 1859.
Married to second wife June 9, 1872.
Mrs. Nora King died July 5, 1871.
(Address, Cherry Creek, Chautauqua county, N. Y.)
CHII^DREN BY FIRST MARRIAGE — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Albert ; born May 22, 1861.
2. Dolly ; born January 28, 1865.
John King is a medium sized man of good habits and a
kind, generous, companionable disposition. He is the clown
of the King race, running over full of witty jokes, jests and
puns. He is the life and entertainment of every party and
circle that is favored with his presence. He is a farmer and
mechanic. His development in mechanism is so great that
he can construct and build all classes of machinery without
having learned a trade.
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Mrs. King possesses a superior financial ability. By put-
ting their heads together they get along uicelj-.
Luc}' King ; born in Cherry Creek, February lo, 1839.
Delos Carl, first husband ; born December 10, 1832.
Delbert Bentley, second husband ; born March 10, 1851.
Married to Delos Carl May 13, i860.
Married to Delbert Bentley December 11, 1880.
Delos Carl died April 16, 1874.
(Address, Cherr>- Creek. Chautauqua county, N. Y >
CHILDREN BY FIRST HUSBAND — NINTH GENERATION.
1. Ulric Carl: born December i, 1863.
2. Minnie Carl : bom May 11, 1865.
Delos Carl was a good man for one of his organization,
which was a highly nerv'ous temperament. He was quick to
obser\"e and draw conclusions, easily excited, and endowed
with a gift of language to express all he felt. Was indus-
trious and a good provider.
Mr. Bentlej^ is mild, kind and agreeable at home or
abroad. His politeness and gentility in his own house make
sunshine for his wife and their guests.
Mrs. Lucy Bentley is 5 feet 7 inches in height ; weight,
210 pounds. She is a very fine looking and fashionable
lad}'. She is the principal correspondent of the family, re-
porting births, marriages, condition of health and general
progress among the connection. Distant visitors never think
a visit complete until they have called on Lucy. She pos-
sesses a will power superior to dictation, and is consequently
self-reliant in all her purposes and acts.
Minnie Carl ; born at Cherry Creek, May 11, 1865.
Hoyt F. Smith.
They were married September 28, 1881.
(Address, Cherr>' Creek, Chautauqua count)', N. Y.)
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Mr. Smith is a carpenter and house joiner.
Mrs. Smith is educated in English branches and music.
lyaura Aurilla King ; born November 22, 1840.
Jerome B. Shattuck ; born May 27, 1841.
They were married September 7, 1862.
(Address, Cherry Creek, Chautauqua county, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILDREN— NINTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
BORN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED
1. Plinna.
2. Dolly.
3. Nine M.
4. Flos.
5. John F.
June 21, 1863.
June 13, 1867.
July 17, 1871.
Dec. 4, 1876.
Julj' 10, 1879.
Aug. 12, 1870.
Jerome B. Shattuck is a very energetic business farmer.
He deals extensively in fine imported stock, and winters
from fifty to eighty head of cattle, besides sheep and hogs.
His organ of acquisitiveness is large, and his judgment on
stock and finances equal to his desire.
Mrs. Shattuck is well adapted to her husband's business,
being industrious and economical, always with her lamps
trimmed and burning for early breakfasts and late suppers.
They are strictly a business family, who find little time for
visiting and social life.
William King ; born at Cherry Creek, April 16, 1844.
Laura A. Bentley ; born at Cherry Creek, April i, 1846.
They were married May 17, 1873.
(Address, Cherry Creek, Chautauqua county, N. Y.)
THEIR CHII^D — NINTH GENERATION.
I. Ivinnie A. ; born May 10, 1879.
William King is a large, strong man, who spent ten
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years in a saw mill and in the lumbering business before he
was married, when he bought a farm and settled down to a
more regular and easy life. He is industrious and economi-
cal, and enjoys a large share of happiness in his comfortable
home. He is a man of strong mind and good judo--
ment. In his selection of a wife he locked arms with one of
the finest women of whom Cherry Creek can boast. She is
open hearted, frank, candid, free from disguise, equivocation
or dissimulation. Their little daughter is a remarkable child
for brightness of intellect, beauty of person and womanly
deportment.
Benjamin King, the eighth child of Ward King, Sr., was
born in the town of Hancock, Berkshire county, Mass., July
23, 1816.
Laura Pendleton was born in the town of Ellengton,
Chautauqua county, N. Y., April 7, 1823.
They were married September 28, 1843.
(Address, Cherry Creek, Chautauqua county, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILDREN — EIGHTH GENERATION.
NAMES.
MARKIED TO.
1. Vinal H.
2. EliW.
Oct. 20, 1844.
July 12, 1855.
Ella G. Sage.
Mary M. Parsons.
I
DATE OF jiAR.'
DIED.
July I, 1865.
Jan. I, 1883.
Benjamin King and his brother, Norman, continued to
occupj^ the old homestead many years after the death of
their father, which was ten years previous to the death of
their mother, who lived with them. Benjamin finally
bought out his brother and erected a fine residence on the
same site where he had lived from his infancy. He is a
short, small sized man, one of the precious packages whose
value cannot be determined by its w'eight. He is not loqua-
cious, but always acts sociable and genial. His promise to
pay is as good as a bank draft. His opinions on public or
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private affairs are considered standard. His home has been
the grand hailing point of all the connection ; his latch
string is ever out and barn doors open to welcome all who
are attracted by the ties of affinity or consanguinity. ' " Uncle
Benjamin " is honored and respected by all who know him.
His companionable nature prompts him to visit his friends
as well as to receive them, and he will take time to go in
spite of business pressure.
"Aunt Laura's" height is 5 feet 8 inches ; weight, 180
pounds. She was vigorous and healthy during her younger
days, and could care for more company than two common
women. It was hard to tell whether her hands or tongue
could fly the faster. The more the merrier with Aunt
Laura. By her wit she keeps surprise and merriment on
the wing, thereby carrying the minds of her guests away
from the dull cares of life into the realms of mirthful fancy.
Her memory is so tenacious that she reproduces past events
with almost as complete accuracy as if they were registered.
At that old home where grandmother cooked venison and
wild turkeys, and which grandfather guarded with firebrands
and his rifle from the encroachments of wolves, panthers and
wild cats, the writer has spent some of the happiest visiting
days of his life. Long may uncle and aunt live to reap the
rewards of a useful life.
Vinal King, born in Ellington, October 20, 1884.
Ella G. Sage, born in Hanover, July 28, 1846.
They were married July i, 1865.
(Address, Cherry Creek, Chautauqua county, N. Y. )
THEIR CHILD — NINTH GENERATION.
Louisa L , born December 28, 1872.
Mr. King is a tall, large man, and a good citizen. Mrs.
King is a sprightly little woman.
Genealogy of the Elder kin Family.
'(>5
Eli W. King, born in Ellington, July 12, 1855.
Mary M. Parsons, born in Charlotte, July, 1854.
They were married January i, 1883.
(Address, Cherr>' Creek. Chautauqua county, N. Y.)
THEIR CHILD — NINTH GENERATION.
Benjamin, born 1885.
Eli ^A/. King is the largest man in Cherry Creek. He
married a tall, fine looking, smart woman. They live with
his parents at the old homestead.
Mr. and Mrs. Kent, parents of Mrs. Ward King, Jr.,
rai.sed their family at Cherry Creek, Chautauqua county, N.
Y. He was wounded in the knee in the war of 181 2, the
point always remaining stiff.
THEIR CHILDREN — SEVENTH GENERATION.
NAMRS.
BOKN.
MARRIED TO.
DATE OF MAR.
DIED.
1. George.
2. Nancy.
3. Dolly.
4. Elisha.
5. Sara'l Brazil
6. Joseph.
7. Polly.
8. Lydia.
9. Ara W.
Oct. 7, 1809.
Phebe King.
Eliphalet Wilcox.
Ward King, Jr. Nov., 1828.
Lj'dia Wvard.
Charlotte T. Greene
2. Rachel Vador.
Hines.
Hon. Chas. Greene.
Nov., 1856.
The writer has the pleasure of a personal acquaintance
with some of the members of this family, but at this time is
not in possession of their records. Samuel Brazil and Jo.seph
engaged extensively in lumbering. Joseph Kent, though
poorly educated, was a clear thinker and reasoner, active in
politics and a representative man in Cherry Creek. He gave
employment for many years to a large gang of men. vS.
Brazil Kent conducted his business within a smaller circle,
but accumulated the most monev. A short time before his
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death he had invested largely in the pine timber lands of
Michigan. While on his way from Cherry Creek to his
mills in that State he was found dead in bed at a hotel.
Mrs. Charlotte Kent is a woman who has few equals.
She is a large woman, with large head and large powers of
research and comprehension. She is social, amiable and
dignified. Her merits are especially appreciated by persons
of education and refinement.
They have no children.
Hon. Charles Greene, a brother of Mrs S. B. Kent, is an
attorney and counselor-at-law, admitted to the Supreme
Courts. He was twice elected to the Legislature of the State
of New York, and officiated as a recruiting officer for the
United States Army in the War of the Rebellion. He is
extensively read in the history and biography of our countn,-,
and well posted in natural science. He is an agreeable
companion, inclined to mirthful anecdotes and entertaining
remini.scences.
Mrs Lydia (Kent) Greene had all the good qualities of a
first-class wife and mother. She died several years ago,
leaving two sons, Daniel and Charles Hon. Charles Greene
now lives with his sister, Charlotte Kent, at Cherry Creek,
Chautauqua count> , N. Y.
APPENDIX
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ORIGINAL THEORIES ON SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS.
These articles or theories on some points of science are
original so far as the writer has any knowledge. The same
ideas may have been advanced at some previous time or in
some other place, but if so they never reached me. I am
aware that some portions of them are opposed to the gener-
ally accepted theories of to-day. But they are my ideas,
based upon a careful course of scientific reasoning, and I
humbly submit them to the criticism of the scientific world,
to stand or fall as they may prove true or false by the light
of progressive knowledge.
My original discovery of the Origin, Progress and Cure
of Pulmonar}' Consumption, I believe to be one of the great
blessings given to mankind. The nature of the disease has
never been known to the medical faculty. On this discovery
I have been greatly wronged by a friend, James M. Bunn,
M. D , who borrowed ni}' manuscript to test the truth of ni}-
theory, and went before the annual meeting of the Electric
Medical Association of the State of Pennsylvania, and read
my theor}^ combined with some ideas of his own, as his
original article on pulmonary consumption. As such it was
publi-shed in the "Keystone Medical Journal" of August,
1884. Afterwards it was read before the National Medical
Association at Cincinnati. I have Dr. Bunn's letters to
prove that he received the manuscript from me.
These theories have all been published at different times
in newspapers, except the theory on Consumption, and some
of them have been well received by men of ability.
Of their worth or merits each must judge for himself.
D. W. Elderkix,
Professor of Nafurixl Sciences and Attornc\-at-Lazo.
Spartansbiirg^ Pa,
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ERRORS OF ASTRONOMY.
In attempting to investigate the physical laws of nature,
which lie concealed in the obscurity of distance, or are not
brought within tangible perception through the media of
our senses, the first great work to be done is to base the
foundation of our reasoning upon a hypothesis which is true.
The question to-day is, have astronomers laid such a founda-
tion ?
The first great untenable position in astronomy is the
assumption of a beginning, a creation ! This hypothesis
leads to the conclusion that there was a period previous to
said creation when there was no creation, no beginning, no
organization.
This theory involves the question of material out of
which to create ; the method, medium or process by which
this creation was carried on to completion ; the magnitude
of the work accomplished, the space occupied ; locality
selected, the condition before the beginning ; and the motor
power that developed this visible structure of the universe.
The second assumption is, that there existed in, and
through the inconceivable ages of a goneby eternity, a self-
existing, independent, uncreated being, who by the power
of his word could, and did change darkness into light, and
nothing into something ; and that something into shining
orbs, planets and satelites ; and all into a glooni}' universe,
swarming with incomprehensible forms of life, from man to
the molecule.
The legitimate inferences to be drawn from this hypothesis
depend upon the analysis of the premises. If eternity had
no beginning, no back end to it, can it be any older in one
age, stage or period than in any other ? If not, then the
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past ages of eternity are as old as a whole eternity, and this
creation must have existed during all the eternity, or the
work must have been begun after an eternity of idleness had
passed. By what law did this eternal slumbering power
wake up, and from a state of perpetual idleness create a
universe from nothing ? How much nothing does it take to
make one something, and how much less of nothing remained
after a universe had been created out of it ?
If darkness was changed into light at anj^ special period
then this creative power previous to that time must have
had his wings of endless light folded up like the un-
hatched eagle in his shell, with his omnipotent attributes
rolled together like a scroll, while he, perched upon a twig
of nothing in the midst of infinite space, slept the eternal
night away.
The third vague assumption is, "that there once existed in
space a great, chaotic, nebulous ma.ss, endowed with a kind
of whirlpool motion, which, graduall}^ condensing through
the mutual attraction of its particles, formed the countless
suns distributed through space ; that the planets were formed
by the condensation of rings of matter successfully thrown
oif by the central mass, and the satellites by the condensation
of matter thrown off in like manner by their primaries."
This nebulous theory as an original beginning implies a
creation and a period before creation, the incipient state of
matter, a lack of duration in the bygone eternity to mature
or ripen matter fit for planet making.
The whole great folly of a beginning, conception, birth,
growth, maturity, age and decay of matter oi of a universe
or universes must be discarded, swept away, wiped out before
we can proceed with any degree of consistency, to lay our
foundation for astronomical investigation upon a basis of
truth that will stand the test of the present condition of
matter.
Take this hypothesis : Unbounded, unlimited, infinite
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space was not made, but always was, and is, without regard
to time and eternity.
Space always was, and is, and will be occupied by great
central masses of matter held in clusters or universes by the
laws of attraction and repulsion.
Matter cannot be created, nor annihilated ; but under
certain conditions subjects itself to change of form and
location.
A great unlimited intelligence pervades, permeates and
actuates all matter, which is as incomprehensible to man as
the power that dictates his own mind.
Electricity is nature's agent, the di.spenser of light and
heat ; the power is motion and attraction.
Electricity is a material substance varying in its constitu-
ent parts from two materials adapted to a certain work, or
office, to a union of every element that enters into the mole-
cular structure of the universe. It may be weak or strong,
positive or negative, attractive or repulsive, active or slug-
gish, according to condition, or purpose to be accomplished.
A portion of it is solidified into every .species of organized
masses which enter into the organization of a solar system.
Portions of it may be, and they are attenuated through the
immensity of space.
With the preceding declaration it is believed that every
condition of matter in the illimitable universes can be ac-
counted for. About 20,000,000 of stars are visible to the
astronomers of this planet. They are all suns like our own,
with slight variations ..shining from their own electric light,
and believed to be the centers of systems of primary and
secondar}^ planets and comets. The size of them will prob-
ably average more than a million times larger than the earth
we live on. They are all moving in a great circular orbit
around a common center in space. Each sun is heated to
an incandescent .state. When, why and how they are heated
are unsettled questions. Our answer to the when is, they
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were always hot ; to the why and how, that the gravitation
of their own mass toward a common center produces a
pressure and friction of particles sufficient to evolve latent
heat enough to liquify the whole body, and convert the
metals on their surfaces into vapor, which is carried away by
electric repulsion, through the broad interstices between
their lines of perpetual march. Wh}' are not these suns
moving in parallel lines with each other, by the Jaw of
gravitation, drawn together and consolidated into one great
central mass ?
Being hot they are each positively electrified and repel
each other.
The diffusion of matter from the suns by electric repulsion
accounts for the nebulous formations that appear in the
heavens. These thin clouds lose their angry repulsive
nature by cooling down while floating in space at so great a
distance from home ; attraction regains the ascendency and
the work of reconstruction begins ; first into dense clouds ;
second, collections of those clouds ; third, consolidation of
the first coUectiotis ; fourth, unioa of those organized masses.
After thousands of years of this kind of gathering up and
enlargement by accretion, the mass is attracted toward the
nearest sun, and would fall directly into it if the sun stood
still ; but as the machiner}' is all in motion, it whirls around
the sun, becoming surcharged with electricity, gives the
great electric parent a repulsive kick, and dashes oiF in its
eccentric orbit to gather again the floating waste to its own
bosom. This stranger is a comet, and this is its first trip
around a sun, but not the last. It will continue to collect
and consolidate matter, and make its periodical revolutions
around the sun till it becomes a young brother planet on the
outer circle of a solar .system. Age solidifies organized
matter. As the density of a planet increases by age, the
distance from the sun decreases ; hence, the oldest planet is
nearest the sun, and the younge.st farthest off. By the same
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process satellites and aerolites are formed. If any are fearful
that our suns will shine themselves all away, they will find
relief in the fact that all the expanded matter will ultimately
find its home at the great original fountains.
As every planet is undergoing a process of consolidation,
each particle pressing harder and closer to the common
center of gravity, so every s^-stem of planets is advancing
slowly, but no less surely, toward its center of attraction.
When the nearest planet will have wound up its orbit, and
excoriated the crusty surface of the sun with its mass of
condensed electricity, those old gorges of dross that have
obscured its brightness for ages will be dissolved, and a new
glow of grandeur light up a flame of electric energy to other
coming worlds, which, in turn, will receive their light and
heat, motion and attraction from this great central perpetuity.
This theory clears up the nebulous formation, the crea-
tion of the planetary systems, moons and aerolites, the
location of the planets in orbits at distances from the sun
corresponding to their age and relative gravity, and the
geological changes that take place in the stratification of a
world by a constant accretion, and a continued change of
vegetable and animal life, as the planet winds up from the
remote, cold regions ol space, nearer the great central mass
of electric flames, increasing its volume of light and heat,
which add greater activity, power, symmetry and beauty to
all forms of life from the tertiary formations to the present
condition of our world. This earth is increasing in size
ever}^ day by falling aerolites and the condensation of gasses.
The idea that our world was made up into a red-hot ball
about six thousand years ago, and thrown out into its
present orbit, where it has been cooling off till it has formed
a crust from twenty-five to fifty miles thick, deserves noth-
ing better than derision and contempt. If the central part
is heated to a state of liquifaction, its cause is attractive
pressure.
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The law of attraction is a universal law when matter is
in a condition to be attracted, and the law of repulsion is
also universal when matter is in a condition to be repelled.
In the growth of vegetation, the laws of attraction, affinity
and assimilation act upon the particles of matter, bringing
them together and uniting them in one common mass.
These masses, subjected to other conditions, dissolve and
repel their own once homogeneous particles with greater
rapidity and energy than is manifested in the laws of organ-
ization. Here is displayed the law of evolution or repulsion.
On the law of involution or attraction, which makes par-
ticles of matter homogeneous, and the law of evolution or
repulsion, which makes the same particles heterogeneous,
rest the whole theory of planetar}- organization.
The great luminous orbs of the universes are undergoing
a rapid electro-chemical decomposition upon their surfaces,
producing a condition when repulsion snatches the wand of
power that attraction held over the particles of matter, and
hurls them from their moorings with a dash of electric
energy that diffuses them thioughout space.
Electricit}', which displays the greatest activity when
organized under repulsive influences, lies down as quiet as a
lamb under the power of attractive combinations. To-day
we see it tearing down from the clouds, splitting and rending
every subject of its power before it. followed by peals of
thunder that cause the earth to tremble ; to-morrow we
find it slumljering silently in the embrace of a sheet of zinc,
copper and a quart of acid. Now we behold it gently
agitating our atmosphere, throwing its genial warmth und
light upon all animal and vegetable life ; then its power is
seen whirling and dashing that same atmosphere with such
fury as to devastate towns and rob the forest of its foliage.
What is this mysterious, slumbering, belching power, called
electricity' ? It is the essence of all elementar)^ matter, the
finest unfolding of material substance. It holds in its
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embrace all the formative elements of worlds. It is the glow
of the sunlight, the color in the rainbow and the l)eauty in
flowers. It is the power that moves the muscular structure
of animal organizations, and dissolves and unites compounds
in chemistry. It carries from the luminous orbs of our
universe to this earth samples of the metals of which they
are composed, as exhibited through the medium of the
spectroscope. The sun is hot and positively electrified.
The earth is comparatively cold and negatively electrified.
Hence, by the law of electrical attraction, the latter is tied
to the former. The earth is warm compared to the moon,
and is positive to that body, which ties the moon to the earth.
D. W. Elderkin.
Spartansburg, Pa., March 20th, i88j.
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ELECTRICITY.
Atoms of matter which have extension in three directions,
length, breadth and thickness, seem to be the smallest divi-
sion of material nature that philosophers have had any con-
ception of. In converting sandstone into glass the pebbles
are fused by heat and reduced to a liquid mass. So, also, of
other substances that may be reduced from a solid to a liquid
fluid or gaseous form. In these conditions the atomic and
molecular structures remain undissolved. From this fact it
has been claimed that matter cannot be subjected to a state of
divisibility finer than atoms. These atoms are supposed to be
solids, and to possess an inherent vibratory motion or pulsa-
tion. It has been taught and believed that without this atomic
organization matter cannot exist. I claim that matter in the
form of that subtle agent called electricity contains no parti-
cles, molecules or atoms, all having been dis.solved to a perfect
state of fluidity. It is impressible to the slightest force, and
flows wdthout globules, slides without surfaces, and moves
in and through all organized matter with greater or less
facility. It holds about the same comparative relation to
other matter, so far as fluidity is concerned, that water holds
to wheat. When it is organized at the surface of one of our
incandescent suns, electricity is composed of all the elemen-
tary substances on that surface whose atoms are broken down
to the fluid state. Electricity flows off from the sun in the
form of a great balloon, expanding its area and becoming
more attenuated as it advances from a centre toward an un-
limited circumference. As the outer surface expands, rare-
faction follows in an increased ratio, weakening the force
and losing motion till it finallj^ comes to a state of rest,
where it mingles with other diffused electric matter and forms
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the nebula referred to in a former article. It has no conductor
to transmit it through space. It needs none, being thrown
from the sun by a repulsive force that would make nitro-
glycerine blush and turn pale with weakness. This flow
from the sun's surface is constant and equal and uniform,
except from patches of debris composed of recrement, scoria
or dross, floating upon the surface of this liquid, seething,
eradiating centralization of matter. Solar electricity produces
all the vitalizing effects in and about our earth. It is light
in the atmosphere, motion in the wind, lightning in the
clouds and warmth upon the surface of the ground. The
earth is the great reservoir and organizer of that portion of
solar electricity which reaches its surface, and when portions
of it are drawn from the earth by friction machines it resem-
bles the original in quality and power more fully than any
other production. That kind that is produced by chemical
action is more voluminous, that is, rarified, and consequently
weaker than the mother tinctures.
The human body is a little world which generates by
heat, friction and chemical actions its own electric motor
power. If our physicians generally understood that what
they call nervous debility is simply electric exhaustion, and
knew nature's methods of recuperation, how easily they
might restore vigor to their waning patients. Assuming that
all electricities are alike, and that they have some invisil^le
medical property in them, thousands of experiments have
been tried by forcing metalic and machine lightning into and
through the bodies of sick and lame people, who were made
seven times more the children of grief than they were
before.
Animal electricity is rare, weak and slow in its move-
ments. The brain is the battery. Sleep is the normal con-
dition for recuperation. Respiration, digestion and circula-
tion are the principal methods by which the battery is
replenished. The nerves conduct the current or charge to
the muscle where the force or motory power is applied.
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A muscle is a bundle of fibres inclosed in a thin cellular
membrane and attached at the head to a superior bone. It is
large in the middle, tapering down toward the tail, where it
changes its red color to white, forming a tendon which is
inserted into an inferior bone below the joint. The fibres or
threads of a muscle are made up of a series of rings extend-
ing from one end to the other When we desire to contract
a muscle and thereby move a limb or a member of our body,
the organ of firmness in the cerebrum, located near the
crown of the head, applies a current of electricity to the
nerve which is connected to the muscle inserted into the part
to be moved. The electricity flowing upon the rings of the
fibres expands their circumference, thereby rendering them
thinner longitudinally, and consequently shorter, caus-
ing the point of insertion to move toward the point of
attachment. Thus we raise our arm, shut our hand and
move our limbs. Great electric shocks in our systems are
from the cerebral battery.
When the blood flows to the brain in uniform healthy
quantities, the electric governor has complete control of his
batter>% but when, from cardiac or arterial debility, or other
cause, the brain is emptied of blood, the person faints or
falls down wath an epileptic fit. A horizontal position will
restore the equilibrium in case of syncope, and relieve the
symptom. But in epileps}- greater effort is required. The
whole charge of the cerebral battery is thrown upon the mo-
tor ner\'es, simultaneously causing ever\' muscle of voluntary
motion to contract at the same time. The stronger muscles,
to a great extent, predominate over the weaker. The head
and shoulders are drawn back, the arms and hands forward
and inward, the legs backward, with a winding, twisting,
vermicular movement, producing the contortions and clonic
spasms manifested in the falling sickness. The tension pro-
duced upon the muscular system by such a shock of electric
energy appears to be nature's own method of forcing the
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blood from the extremities back to the brain again. Great
physical force or power is produced b}- expending a corre-
sponding quantity of electricity upon the muscles. The base
brain contains the intelligence and machinery, with the aid
of the nerves and ganglions, to execute all the involuntary
functions of the body. Its offices are numerous and its work
perpetual. The contraction -of a muscle is by direct applica-
tion of electricity ; the relaxation, by a suspension of that
application, which requires a cut-off or disconnection. All
voluntary movements require this peculiar function used in
telegraphing. The involuntary motions of the heart seem
to require a double-geared connection, by means of which
the auricles contract when the ventricles expand and vice
versa. This connection between the brain battery and the
conducting nerves is hard to find, but it exists all the same.
The loss of power to di.sconnect causes the disease called
shaking palsy. There is a constant leakage of the electric
fluid upon the voluntary nerves and muscles that causes the
shaking. There i.'> no paralysis about it unless it is of that
little motor brain that forms the connection . Paralysis is a
suspension of function, a cessation of electric effect. This
ma}' be produced by derangement of a portion of the battery,
or of the nerves, in such a manner that the fluid does not
reach its destination, or by a diseased condition of the organ
to be moved by it. When a wound is made in the flesh, a
bone broken, or an obstruction of function produced, the
dictates of the cerebellum sends to the seat of damage an
unusual quantity of electricity, for the purpose of repairs,
which collects from the blood the formative elements of
tissue, and builds them into the lesion as a bricklayer repairs
a damaged wall.
Strychnine, the alkaloid of nux vomica, is one of the
most active poisons in use, yet very few persons know how
death is produced by it so suddenly. It is either a powerful
generative of electricity, or it connects the battery with the
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system in such a manner that the muscular structure is con-
tracted so tightly that the heart cannot open to receive and
transmit the blood. More clearly it produces spasmodic con-
traction of the heart, arteries and veins, by an extraordinary
flow of electricity upon the circulatory organs, so completely
suspending their functions that death is the immediate
result. To know the effects caused by strychnia should sug-
gest its use in certain cases of general debility or partial
electric exhaustion. It may be used in minute doses, but
nux vomica is much safer.
Morphia, an alkaloid of opium, is the opposite of strychnia.
It is a narcotic. It is claimed to allay morbid sensibility,
relieve pain and produce sleep -also coma, convulsions and
death. Morphine po.ssesses no recuperative or curative
properties as a medicine. It produces a suspension of elec-
tric force by disqualifying the brain to produce it or the
nerves to transmit it. Or it destroys, expels or exhausts it
in the system so the knowledge of an injury going on in the
body cannot be conveyed to the brain. The wound is be-
coming more malignant, the pain continues, but the mes.sen-
ger cannot report the condition to headquarters The work
of destruction and disorganization go on the same, though
the patient does not know it. It produces sleep. It makes
no difference whether exhaustion is produced by long con-
tinued fatigue or by morphine, sleep will come to the relief
of the unfortunate victim the same.
Medical men frequently ride hobbies and follow the
dogmas of their predecessors with as nuich zeal and as little
original investigation, as the political ma.s.ses follow the
names of their parties. Once established upon a fal.se
hypothesis, the reasoning, treatment and results are all a
failure. Morphine is the greatest enemy of mankind that
lurks on the shelves of the druggist, not excepting calomel,
which is a universal .solvent of the blood, nuiscular tissues
and bone.
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Is light something or nothing ? According to a theory
now partially accepted, it is a form of motion, and called the
undulatory theory. "It is supposed that there exists
throughout all space an etheral, elastic fluid which, like the
air, is capable of receiving and transmitting undulations or
vibrations. These, reaching the eye, affect the optic nerve
and produce the sensation which we call light. ^ ccording
to this theor}', there is a striking analogy between the eye
and the ear. ' '
I do not accept this theory for several reasons. There is
no proof that such an ether exists in all space ; it is supposed
to exist. There is no proof that it vibrates to the right and
left, or at right angles to its line of motion, for it cannot be
seen, heard, felt, tasted, smelt, weighed, measured or tested
by instruments. There is no analogy in the structure of the
eye and ear that could give to the former any of the proper-
ties or qualities for receiving vibrations which the latter pos-
sesses. The ear, which is made to receive impressions from
the vibrations of air, presents a large concave surface to
the traveling wave, to gather a liberal quantity of the fluid
into a funnel-shaped tube leading into the head about one
inch, where the outer drumhead is drawn across the tube and
called the membrane of the tympanum or drum of the ear.
A short distance beyond the first drum is a second membrane
across the tube, forming the air cavity of the real drum,
which is ventilated by a tube called the eustachian tube,
which opens out into the back part of the mouth. The two
drumheads are connected by a chain of four small bones, at-
tached to the center of each membrane. Beyond the drum
is the real ear, called the labyrinth, which is a cavity in a
hard bone. The parts consist of a vestibule, three semi-
circular canals, a winding cavity called the cochlea, across
which about three thousand nerve strings of different length
are drawn like harp strings. The whole cavity is filled with
a fluid in which the nerves are submerged. When the outer
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drum is jarred or vibrated by a wave of atmosphere, that
vibration is communicated by the chain of bones to the inner
membrane and the fluid of the lyra. Each string will vi-
brate its own corresponding sound or vibration, in volume,
length, pitch and tone, which is reported by the auditory
nerve to the seat of knowledge.
Human ej-es consist of two hollow globes, about one inch
in diameter, consisting essentially of four coats which form
the outer wall, except at the entrance of the optic ner\-e, and
a window in front called the cornea. It contains three cavi-
ties filled with transparent liquids, called aqueous, crystal-
line and vitrious humors. The optic ner\'e enters at the
back part of the eye, where it expands and forms the inner
coat of the eye. The point of expansion is called the retina,
or seat of vision. The cr^'stalline fluid is enca.sed in a sack
having the form of a double convex lens, and is located near
the front part of the eye. flight is emitted from a luminous
body and thrown from a reflecting surface in straight ra^-s or
lines. Several rays are called a beam of light, Rays of
light reflected from an object and entering the eye are
refracted by the cornea and crs^^talline lens and conveyed to
a focus, so as to form an image or shadow of the object on
the retina. The impress of this .shadow upon the .seat of
vision produces the sense of sight, which is reported by the
optic nerve to the seat of knowledge.
If any person can see any analogy between a harp and a
photograph, he can .see more than I can. Suppo.se we sub-
ject the drum of the ear to a thousand sounds or vibrations
of atmo.sphere at once, ranging from the heaviest clap of
thunder to the finest chirp of the cricket— how many dis-
tinct, intelligent sounds would the li.stener get? Bring a
thousand stars in range of the pupil of the eye, and each
will be photographed upon the retina individually. If
vibration produces the images of objects, why would not
such a nuiltitude of waves mingle, mix and blend the whole
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into one confused mass of light? Soinid waves blend into
perfect confusion. Why would not light waves do the same ?
Again, the undulatory theory destroys all color in solar
light as seen in the spectrum, and claims it is all in your
eye ! Instead of saying light from the sun contains seven
distinct colors, this theory says a wave of ether from the sun
contains seven distinct waves of unequal vibrations ! The
red wave vibrates 39,000 times in one inch of space, and
474,000,000,000 times in one second of time. When this
wave strikes the cornea, jarring the ether in the aqueous,
crystalline and vitrious humors of the eye, then the optic
nerve feels red ! The violet wave, which is the other
extreme of the spectrum, vibrates 57,500 times in one inch,
and 699,000,000,000 times in a second. This wave makes
the nerve feel violet ! Now, when the waves are all travel-
ing in company in the form of white light, at whose rate of
motion do they move ? Whose music do they march to '! If
each marches to his own time, each would show his own
color. But if all get down to the red, slow movement when
in company, what motor power gives them a new and differ-
ent impetus as soon as they pass through a prism and are
reflected back from the spectrum to the eye ? How easily
the phenomena of nature can be understood and explained,
when it is known that electricity is composed of fluid matter
containing ever}' feasible atom on the surface of the sun,
which i.s transmitted directly from that central mass to all his
planet children, rr^placing all the solidified elements, not
excepting that wonderful carbonic acid gas, which is sup-
posed by recent progressive philo.sophers to be replenished
from ether occupying the inter-planetary spaces.
I have just been favored with a synopsis of the twelfth
and closing lecture of Prof Langley, of Allegheny Observa-
tory, delivered at Lowell Institute. Theme: " The wonders
of the sky ; " " Comets and meteors the waste of worlds. ' '
The professor appears to be wonderfuU} puzzled on the
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formation and phenomena of comets and meteors. He
thinks " the fact that the comet's tail is uniformly pushed
away from the sun demonstrates that, in spite of the preva-
lent belief that the solar influence is one of attraction as seen
in gravitation, it has in some way a repellant force." The
world does move! Holding what he declared to be a piece of
comet in his hand, the speaker said, " It had a history more
thrilling than that of any atom of our earth, if it could only
tell its story." " So that it appears, in short, that meteors
and comets are portions of demolished, worn out worlds."
" It is manifest, then, that these meteors come from a world
much like our own. " "Is this the end ? ' ' These few short
quotations show the false conclusions that are certain to fol-
low a false hypothesis. Pope better understood the order of
nature in his day. He sa\s :
" From nature's chain whatever link you strike,
Tenth or ten thousandth, breaks the chain alike.
And, if each system in gradation roll.
Alike essential to the amazing whole.
The least confusion but in one, not all
That system only, but the whole, must fall.
Let earth unbalanced from her orbit lly.
Planets and suns (comets) run lawless thro' the sky ;
Let ruling angels from their spheres be hurled,
Being on being wrecked, and world on world-
All this dread order break — for whom ? for thee ?
Vile worm ! Oh, madness ! pride ! impiety !
The professor says : ' ' From all our varied studies we
learn that this present universe is the successor of those that
preceded it, and is but the predecessor of those to come
after." If he had said planetary- systems, it would be all
right. Again: "All our studies lead us to be careful of
presumptuous speculations." All my studies lead me to
guard against stupid traditions. If vibrations of ether are
light, where do the heat and chemical rays come from?
Electricity is the great agent of light, heat, motion and at-
traction.
D. W. Elderkin,
Sparfanshirg, Fa., April 28th ^ i88j.
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ELECTRICITY.
The world parts with old theories with great reluctance,
and receives new ones tardily. These theories will meet with
opposition and possibly with ridicule, but they are no less
likely to contain some truth on that account.
Electricity is the great soul of the universe ; this expres-
sion does not mean that electricity is the Deity, but that it
is the great agent or source of light, heat, motion and
attraction.
It produces all the motions and regulates all the functions
by which the animal economy is carried on. The brain is
an electrical apparatus consisting of two separate and distinct
apartments, called the cerebrum and cerebellum — the
former the anterior and superior portion of the brain, and
the latter the inferior and posterior part of it. The body is
ramified with .small, delicate white cords, called nerves,
which are named ganglionic, sympathetic and cerebro-spinal.
The last is divided into sensitive and motor nerves. These
are connected to the brain by the means of the spinal cord
and *the medulla oblongata. Motor nerves are those used to
produce voluntary motion. They are covered from their
origin to the muscle in which they terminate with a sheath
which is believed to be a non-conductor of electricity. That
part of the nerve which enters the muscle is destitute of the
sheath, leaving the current of electricity free to diffuse itself
through the muscle.
A muscle is a bundle of fibres enclosed in a thin cellular
membrane, and attached at the head end to a superior bone.
It is large in the middle, tapering down toward the tail,
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where it changes its red color to white, forming a tendon,
which is inserted into an inferior bone below the joint. The
fibres or threads of a muscle are made up of a series of rings
extending from one end to the other. When we desire to
contract a muscle and thereby move a limb or a member of
our body, the organ of firmness in the cerebrum, located
near the crown of the head, applies a current of electricity
to the nerve which is connected to the muscle inserted into
the part to be moved. The electricity, flowing upon the
rings of the fibres, expands their circumference, thereby
rendering them thinner longitudinally, and consequently
shorter, causing the point of insertion to move toward the
point of attachment. Thus we raise our arm, crook our
finger, or shut our eye. Great electrical shocks in our system
are from the cerebral batter\\
When the blood flows to the brain in uniform healthy
quantities, the governor has complete control of his battery;
but when, from cordiac or arterial debility or other cause,
the brain is emptied of blood, the person faints or falls down
with an epileptic fit. A horizontal position will restore the
equilibrium in case of syncope and relieve the symptom.
But in epilepsy greater effort is required. The whole charge
of the cerebral battery is thrown upon the motor nerves
simultaneously, causing everj^ muscle of voluntary motion to
contract at the same time. The stronger muscles to a great
extent predominate over the weaker. The head and
shoulders are bent back, the arms and hands inward, and
the legs backward with a winding, twisting, vermicular
movement, producing the contortions and clonic spasms
manifested in the falling sickness. The tension produced
upon the muscular system by such a shock of electric energy
appears to be nature's own method of forcing the blood from
the extremities to the head again. A state of stupor or
insensibility with slumber follows such a fit usually before
consciousness is restored. Sleep appears to be the great
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medium through which the electric energy of the brain is
restored. Great physical force is produced by a correspond-
ing quantity of electricity expended upon the muscles.
Respiration as well as sleep appears to be a means of
replenishing the brain, for during slumber the breathing is
longer and stronger than when awake, and when rapid
motions are continued, which require large expenditures of
electricity, the breathing is increased in proportion.
Chemical action carried on in the process of digestion
and mechanical friction caused by the circulation of the
blood probably generates electricity.
The base brain contains the intelligence and machinery,
with the aid of the ganglions, to execute all the involuntary
functions of the body. Its offices are numerous and its work
perpetual. How its electric current can be thrown upon the
muscles of the heart alternately in such a manner that when
the auricles contract the ventricles expand and vice versa, is
a question that has occupied my mind long and anxious
hours.
The contraction of a muscle is by direct electric applica-
tion ; the relaxation by a suspension of that application
which requires a cut off or disconnection. It would seem
that this must be done at or near the plexus. The cerebellum
appears to contain a silent, unknown partner of the conscious
man, who manipulates all the healing process of the body.
If this part of the brain is large, its possessor has a promise
of long life, great endurance and enviable health ; but if
small, his years are few and liable to pain and debility.
The brain not only furnishes electric fluid for the opera-
tions of all the other parts of the system, but it furnishes
itself with electric motor power by means of which the sen-
sations we call thought are produced. The folds of the
brain are movable and susceptible of an innumerable number
of changes by contractions, expansions, involutions, evolu-
tions and contortions. When we learn one thing, it is done
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training the brain to perform oiu- movement till it becomes
habitual to that movement. When we have learned many
things the brain has been trained to make as many move-
ments. These maneuvers, in classes, become associated iu
such a manner as to produce what we designate as ideas.
Memory consists in the retentive power of the brain to pro-
duce its trained movements of earlier days. The man who
carries a hundred thousand trained changes in his brain will
find it much more difficult to reproduce a long neglected
evolution or thought tnan the person who carries only one
thousand. By this we infer that the less a person knows
the better he can remember it. A portion of the scientific
world call the electricity of the human body nervous fluid.
Why may we not as well call the electricity used in tele-
graphing metallic fluid, or that falling from a cloud uimbic
fluid, or that excited from a cat's back feline fluid? If we
know the brain is a battery, the nerves the conductor.-, and
the fluid electricity, may we not better understand what is
meant by nervous debility and how to restore nervous energy ?
The nerves may be in a state of health, and the brain not
sufficiently charged with electricity to impart suitable energy
to the heart, liver, kidneys, muscles, glands, capillaries and
ducts to work them up to the standard of health. In this
situation the person's condition is better represented by the
phrase, electric exhaustion, than by nerv^ous debility. Paraly-
sis is a suspension of function, a cessation of electric effect.
This may be produced by derangement of a portion of the
batter}^ or of the nerve in such a manner that the fluid does
not reach its destination, or by a diseased condition of the
organ to be moved by it. We must know the how and
the where and the which, what and when before our pre-
scriptions will cure all the diseases of men.
When a wound is made in the flesh, a bone broken or an
obstruction of function produced, the dictates of the cere-
bellum sends to the seat of damage an unusual force of
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electric energy for the purpose of repairs, which collects
from the blood the formative elements of tissue, and builds
them into the lesion as a bricklayer repairs a broken wall.
This accumulation of electric energy and material exhibit
the sj^mptoms we call inflammation. People are often
unnecessarily frightened about slight indications of inflamma-
tion. A surgeon, to avoid inflammation, once kept a
wounded foot saturated with ice water till it died and had to
be amputated.
Morphine possesses no curative properties as a medicine.
It produces a suspension of electric force by disqualifying
the brain to produce it or the nerves to transmit it. As all
curative processes are carried on through the agency of
electric energy, a suspension, or partial obstruction of that
agent retards the healing process in the same ratio. The
sleep induced by it is the unconscious slumber of an epileptic
fit. In cases of burns, scalds, cancers, etc., when the suffer-
ing is intolerable, and there is no hope of recovery, it is an
act of kindness to produce a state of partial insensibility by
the use of morphine.
When external force comes in contact with any part of
the body, the agitation produced among the molecules
liberates a quantity of latent electricity, which is taken up
by the nerves of sensation and transmitted to the brain,
where the dispatch is received, and we are made conscious
of any lesion produced in that locality.
The above is only a few bungling illustrations of the
influence exerted by electricity over the condition and life of
man.
D. W. Elderkin.
May JSth, 1885.
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ARE THESE THINGS SO, AND WHY ?
It has been said for at least eighteen hundred years, that
when the clouds are red in the west it will be a fair day to-
morrow. There is some truth in this old adage. Our rain
storms come mostly from the west, the clouds moving toward
the east. When the western edge appears above the horizon,
the sky being clear between it and the setting sun, the cloud
acts as a prism, separating the red rays of light from the
others and refracting them to the eye of the observer, which
gives us the red cloud in the west. During the night the
great sheet of cloud moves forward east, leaving us in the
long space of clear sky west of the cloud. If no other influ-
ence ever interfered with this condition we could be certain
of a clear day to-morrow every time the clouds are red in the
west at sun set. But clouds may be driven into this clear
streak of sky from the north or south, and take up their line
of march in the same direction of their file-leader and give us
a shower the next day in spite of the observations of the
Jews.
Why does the wind blow from the west more than from
the east ? The east side of the earth or the side toward the
sun has continual day, which is warmer than the west or
night side. The cool night opens into day at its eastern
edge where the almosphere is warmer and rarified b>- the
heat of the sun, causing it to rise, when the cool air from the
night side rushes forward, eastward, toward the opening day
to equalize the vacuum, causing the wind to blow in that
direction.
Why is it said where the moon runs high it will be cold
and dry ? The attractive influence of the moon acts the same
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Upon the atmosphere of the earth as upon the water, causing
tides. With this variation the tides of the air are enormous-
ly high, and extend over a vast territory of country in a cir-
cular form, resembling a caldron kettle turned bottom-side
up. When the moon is high in the northern hemisphere it
may be 28 1-7° north of the equator. It then draws a large
portion of its vast tide from the cold regions of the 'north,
where the atmosphere is lightly impregnated with water,
causing our winds to be cold and dry. As the moon falls
back toward the south, by a certain retrograde movement it
loses its attractive power at the north and draws more
strongly upon the warm and wet air of the tropical regions,
giving us warm breezes and abundant showers. When the
moon is high it is nearly in range with the setting sun on
first appearance of the new moon. The light streak we see
is the lower edge of that side which faces the sun, and we say
the moon laj^s on its back ; that is, its south point is nearly
as high as the north end. This is called a dry mooni But
when it is low in the south, the angle of vision is changed so
we see further under the northwest side, giving the north end
of the light streak an elevated appearance, while the south-
west side is hidden from view, giving it the appearance of a
steep slope downward. This is called the wet moon. These
changes in the horns of the moon indicate its location or its
relative position to the sun and the observer, and publish
alike to the philosopher and the heathen : "I am high, cold
and dry, or low, warm and wet."
The idea that the four changes of the moon, as noted in
almanacs, mark fixed periods for change of weather, is all an
uneducated old man's whim. One observer marked the
changes of moon and weather during a period of three years
and found one more storm half-way between the changes
than occurred at the changes. The moon changes every da}^
hour and minute.
A great majority of the people of this enlightened and re-
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fined age believe that the twelve signs of the zodiac pass
through a person's body, from head to foot, once every lunar
month. They are so positive of it that a thousand witnesses
could be found in a short time who would swear to horrid
results they have been eye-witnesses to, where certain things
have been done when the sign or the twelve signs of the
zodiac were in the heart. It is understood that when a child
is weaned with the signs in the heart, that there is no way
to get rid of them only to work them off through the bowels,
which causes irritation, restlessness, starting and screaching
out in its sleep. Well, it is no use to argue this question,
for the old people who have raised families have all seen
children have the.se .symptoms, and more, even looseness of
the bowels at the same time, when there was no reason for it,
only the poor thing was taken off from its dinner when the
signs were in the heart, or the bowels, which is just as bad.
D. W. ElvDERKIN.
Spartansburo, Pa.^ June 20tJi^ /8Sj.
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WHAT IS A MAGNETIC NEEDLE;
AND WHY DOES IT TURN ITS NEGATIVE END TOWARD THE
NORTH POLE?
These questions have not been answered satisfactorily to
profound thinkers. It is known that a certain ore of iron,
sometimes called lodestone, is a magnet that will communi-
cate an influence to a steel bar which will, when suspended,
cause one end to turn nearl)^ in the direction of the north
pole, while the other end points nearly south.
But what is this magnet, and what is the influence com-
municated to the steel needle ? I call it a peculiar kind of
condensed electricity, which, when applied to a piece of
steel, charges it positively at one end and negatively at the
other.
It has been supposed that a large mass of lodestone or
magnetic oxide of iron exists about 19^° south of the north
pole in the direction of Hudson's Bay; and that to this posi-
tive point of attraction the negative end of the needle is
drawn.
If that theory is true, the needle would point invariably
in that direction from every place in the northern hemis-
phere, which is not a fact.
It may well be doubted whether there is any such point
of central attraction, while it is admitted that there is a gen-
eral tendency in the needle to point in that direction. Can
we find any other influence besides attraction that can and
does influence the magnetic needle so as to determine the di-
rection it will point ? It is known that two positively
charged bodies repel each other.
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A current of positive electricity passing under a magnetic
needle repels the positive end of it, and drives it as far from
the electric wire as it can go, causing the needle to stand at
right angle to the conducting wire. This fact, as demon-
strated by Prof. Oersted, shows conclusively that a current
of electricity traveling under a compass will determine the
direction the needle will point.
Now, let us for a moment examine the currents of elec-
tricity at the surface of the earth, and ascertain, if possible,
how and where they originate, and in what direction they
move, and how they will affect the compass. Hot bodies are
positively or actively electrified; cold ones are comparatively
negative, which causes a current to travel from the positive
to the negative. The tropical regions of our earth evolve
electricity, which, if not otherwise controlled, would move in
straight lines from the equator to the poles. But this it does
not do. It starts from the hot or day side of the earth, and
moves toward the morning edge of the night side — that is, it
travels from the noon meridian toward the morning meridian,
which gives it a western course which just keeps pace with
the earth's revolution on its axis. Day constantly chases
night westward, always firing its electric volleys into night's
cold edge. This movement of electricity is not directly west,
but appears to follow the lines of temperature. If the land
surface of the northern hemisphere had been equally distrib-
uted around the pole with uniform elevation and temperature
the helix of this electric current would wind up or center
exactly at the pole. In that case the magnetic needle, stand-
ing at right angle with the electric current, would uniformly
point to the north pole from every place in north latitude.
But the temperature of different parts of the earth in the
same latitude being greatly unequal, the regularity of the
electric current is very materially disturbed, b.y variations to
the north and south, as the land surface is more or less ele-
vated or depressed. The current may be weakened by actual
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absorption of the electricity into high, cold, mountainous
regions, while it would retain its volume in low, warm sec-
tions. Such is the elevation of the northern part of the
western continent above the eastern, that the helix or center
of motion of the diurnal electric currents is wound up i9>'2°
south of the pole in the direction of Hudson's Bay. If we
take a great pair of imaginary compasses and place one point
in what is called the center of attraction, but what I call the
center of electric motion, near Hudson's Bay, and swing the
other point over the pole 19^° into Siberia and around to,
and across, the continent of America 39° south of the pole,
we will have the general average of the course of the current
around the northern hemisphere. The compass varies at
Boston 5>^° west, at Greenland 50° west, in England 24°
west, and at St. Petersburg 6° west.
It is said there are two lines, called the eastern and west-
ern lines of no variation, where the needle points directly to
the north pole. The western line begins at 60° north lati-
tude, west of Hudson's Bay; thence south, bearing to the
east, through Lake Michigan down the great valley of the
Mississippi, across the Gulf of Mexico, to the eastern point
of South America. In moving south about 60°, this line
varies to the east about 42°. The eastern line begins about
66° north latitude in the White Sea, makes a great semi-
circular sweep easterly till it reaches the latitude of 71° north,
then passes down the Sea of Japan, goes westward across
China and Hindostan to Bombay, then bends east, touches
Australia and goes south. This line runs north 5° and east
100°, then .south 16°, and west 70°, then southeast to Aus-
tralia.
Now, upon the hypothesis that there is a great mass of
toxide of iron near Hudson's Bay, toward which the magnet-
ic needle is invariably drawn, there can be only two lines on
which the needle will point to the pole. The western line
must begin at the south side of this center of attraction and
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run a direct south course; the eastern line must begin at the
pole, 1 80° east of the other line, and run south. There
could be no variation east or west of these lines, and have a
center of attraction located 19^^° from the pole, and yet
attract to the pole. Place your compass where you please
on these lines, and the needle would always be true to the
north pole. But the needle placed on these true north and
south lines does not point to the north pole. What then
becomes of the theor}- of a center of attraction ? It has gone
with Moses' history of the creation of the world. By travel-
ing down the western line of no variation of compass we will
find the line itself varies so as to cross sections of country
where the temperature is even, its line of change var>'ing
north and south, while east and west the temperature is
equal on the same latitude. The eastern line is much more
circuitous, wandering out on the low northern lands of Si-
beria, down into China, thence westward through a country
of even temperature, avoiding mountains and currents of
cold winds, to find sections where the temperature runs in
straight lines east and west.
By referring to the lines of temperature in our rocky
mountain territories, we find almost an indescribable amount
of irregularity. In the same locality the common magnetic
compass varies so greatly that its use is abandoned and the
solar compass introduced for all official business. Thus we
find there is only a general tendency of the needle to point
to the center of the electric helix, attended with all the vari-
ations that the lines of temperature and currents of electricity
are subjected to. It is said by mariners that the further
north they sail the more feeble is the action of the compass.
At 72° north the compass will not indicate its polarity with-
out frequent shaking. This fact shows that the greater the
degree of cold, the weaker the electric current, and the less
power to repel the needle to a right angular position.
But how does this feeble action of the needle comport
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with the theory of a great mountain of lodestone? The
nearer you approach an attractive power, the stronger the
attraction. This is known to be true in magnetism.
lyCt us review this theory and see if we understand it.
Magnetism is a kind of condensed electricity that adheres to
steel for a great length of time. It is positive and repulsive
to other kinds of electricity — will cause a magnetic needle to
stand at right angle to the line of motion of a strong current
of electricity passing under it. The heat of the sun on the
day side of the earth evolves electricity, which moves west-
ward toward the cold edge of the night side of the world.
This current of electricity is strongest directly under the sun
from tropic to tropic, and grows weaker constantly toward
the poles. It is governed in its western movement by the
lines of temperature. That, where the lines of temperature
run even or equal east and west, the electric current runs
directly west, and the needle, standing at right angle to the
current, will point due north. Wherever the current is in-
fluenced to the northwest or southwest, the needle will vary
accordingly. This great sheet of electricity, in its diurnal
course around the earth, is carried 19}^° nearer the pole on
the eastern continent than on the western. This variation
is caused by the low lands of Asia and the high mountains
of America.
The center of motion from these causes is located 19}^°
from the pole. The theory of a center of attraction is false,
as shown by the two true north and south lines, as well as
by the two wandering lines, which can vary from 42° to 100°
from the range of attraction, and yet pull up straight to the
north pole. As you approach the electric helix, the action
upon the needle is weakened. If it is a magnet pile, the
nearer you approach it, the stronger the attraction.
D. W. Klderkin.
Spartansbwg, Pa., 1884.
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PRODUCING SHOWERS OF RAIN.
Nature's method of watering the land surface of this
earth, when carefully scrutinized, exhibits to the mind of
man a wonderful display of combination and change. Our
globe is surrounded by a very light, elastic, movable atmos-
phere, composed principally of oxygen and nitrogen gases,
which extend upward forty or fifty miles and has a weight
or pressure at the surface of the earth of fifteen pounds to
the square inch. It is set in motion by heat, attraction of
the moon and electricity, in such a manner as to move at
different times in every possible direction. This atmosphere,
though vastly lighter than water, is used as a vehicle to buoy
up and carry away floods of water over the dry land. The
evaporating stratum of the atmosphere extends from one to
three miles in highth. Above this is a lighter, and the rain
forming stratum. Water, which is so essential to animal
and vegetable life, is composed of oxygen and hydrogen
gases, so combined that heat and motion separate and rarify
them till they are lighter than the evaporating stratum of
the air, through which they rise to the rain-forming or cloud-
floating stratum. In the lower portion of this stratum they
are condensed into clouds, mists and showers, which are
poured down upon the thirsty earth to renew and invigorate
its vital powers. A portion of it is absorbed into the earth,
whence it makes its way to the surface again in the form of
springs for constant u.se. The regularity of the distribution
is not so complete that every portion of the land surface is
always supplied with sufficient water to insure the complete
growth and maturity of vegetation ; hence large sections of
country often suffer severely from drought. Has man power
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to interfere, so as to direct or control the laws of nature to
his use and advantage ? He most certainly has, just in pro-
portion to his knowledge. Electricity has been subjugated
to the uses of the telegraph, telephone and electric lights.
Fire and water have been made to generate a locomotive
power that is almost unlimited. By the combination of
simple, harmless materials, explosives are produced that
defy the cohesive powers of nature. Would not infinite
knowledge give to man unlimited power over the laws of
nature ?
For the purpose of producing a shower during a drouth,
Nathaniel Cary and your humble correspondent drew out a
plan of operations as follows, viz : Erect in any valuable
locality a central office, provided with implements for testing
the amount of moisture in the atmosphere, a telegraph and
telephone, with a large mortar so arranged that it could be
loaded and fired upward in rapid succession. On a circle
whose radius is five miles from the central office, arrange
fifteen mortars at equal distance from each other, to be fired
by an electric spark from the central office. When condi-
tions are favorable, signs of rain appear which usually fail
in a dry time ; let the chief call his gunners to their posts,
when they may fire from twenty to forty rounds, as may be
found necessary by experience.
The sound waves will expand horizontally and perpen-
dicularly, meeting, cutting and elevating each other, by
means of which the whole atmosphere over an area of four
hundred square miles will become agitated and rarified.
This condition of the evaporating stratum will permit the
mists and clouds to settle down into it, where condensation
will take place by the superior weight of the lower stratum
when it assumes its usual condition. We believe this simple
process would force the heavens to give us a shower, when
without it we might be scorched for two or three weeks.
The experiment might.be made by our national government
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with an outlay of but a few thousand dollars. One good
shower over the gardening district of Philadelphia in a
drouth would be worth millions of dollars.
Such batteries arranged over the State of Kansas and
other Western States and Territories subject to drouth might
be worth more than all the gold mines of California.
Cyclones and electric hurricanes or tornadoes may be re-
duced by these batteries. It is also possible that eggs and
larva of insects may be destroyed by the thunders of this
rain producer.
I invite a careful scientific investigation of this subject.
A few years ago we addressed this plan of operation, with
appropriate drawings, to our member of Congress, who was
so unscientific that he received it as a drive, a bore on him-
self, and never presented it that we know of; he utterly
refused to answer any letters in regard to it.
We presented the subject in the form of a petition, signed
by all the intellectual members of our community, asking
Congress to test it by appropriate appliances, under the
guidance of talent adapted to the work. No one heard of
our plan outside of the vicinity of Spartansburg. Friend
Carey is dead, and I am sixty-six years on the road toward
my long home, and I want this theory ventilated. It may
make fruitful fields " where naught but arid waste is found."
D. W. Elderkin.
Spartansburg^ Pa., December 4th ^ iSSj.
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FINANCIAL.
Much is said in regard to the action of Congress on the
financial question. What will that body do ? What ought
it to do ? Better do nothing than something wrong. Never
was there a time when it was more important to act wisely
than the present. If a financial crash is brought on within
the next four years the Republican party will crash with it,
for the mass of our laboring and voting populace do not
understand financial matters ; but they do understand the
difference between two dollars or a bushel of potatoes for a
day's work. They can realize a distinction between paying
for a living and getting in debt for it and being sold out by
the sheriff. Wealthy speculators bring on a financial panic
that they may become richer while the poor become poorer.
Legislation should take care of the laboring poor.
There is a great cry from a few bond-holders for the
Government to resume specie payment. Where is the gold
with which to resume specie payment ? and to what extent
in the abyss of bankruptcy must w^e descend to reach it
within the next four years ? If gold is what we have the
least of, and what we want most why not raise our tariff
scale to that point which will produce the greatest amount
of revenue, and at the same time prevent so large an amount
of specie going out of the country on account of balance of
trade against us ? And why not use this specie each year
so far as it will go to cancel our pressing liabilities, and
supply the deficienc}^ when necessary, by renewed promises
to pay. The people have a great national debt. Their
ability to pay depends upon the amount of money they have.
This debt was mostly created when a small quantity of beef
Appendix. 203
demanded a large amount of goveniment obligations. Now
if Congress should enact resumption within one year, the
scale would be reversed and a large amount of property-
would command only a small amount of money, diminishing
the ability of the people to pay in the same ratio that their
property would be decreased in value. Resumption of specie
payment implies a reduction of paper circulation, because
the amount of paper so greatly exceeds the specie in our
countr>' that the government and banks issuing it could not
meet the demands of the hungry gold idolators. This state
of the currency would produce a panic that would run gold
from its present rate up to one hundred or one hundred and
fifty per cent., if it did not produce bankruptcy throughout
the entire country. But if it were po.ssible to resume at the
present time it would be highly impolitic and unjust.
The bond-holders who are already reaping a rich har\'est
from the people would have their bonds enhanced in value
in the same proportion that the producer's property would
be diminished in value, because the value of money depends
upon the amount of property it will purchase. Decrease the
quantity and you increase the quality or value. Decrease
the ability of the people to pay and you increase the debt
they owe at the same rate. If our national debt is $2,500,-
000,000, then on the scale of population each individual
owes about $70. When winter is passed a good cow will
bring the same amount. The person who can spare such a
cow or the equivalent in other property can pay his share of
the national liabilities. But if we resume specie payment
and thereby contract the currency one half, then it would
require two cows to pay the $70, which is in effect doubling
his debt by requiring him to work twice as long to produce
twice as much property as is required at present rates. We
may as well raise our national debt to $5,000,000,000 as to
require the people to pay $2,500,000,000 when property will
bring only one-half what it now sells for.
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What, then, ought Congress to do financially ? Simply
hold money matters steady by fixing the time of specie
resumption at least ten years in the future. This will enable
the people North and South to recover from the shock of war
and pay their debt incurred by drafts and bounties and the
absence of husbands and sons whose labors were necessary
to keep up family expenses.
Some people think nothing can be money only what will
chink. A little further investigation shows that anything
may be used for money that is or can be made scarce, easy
to be transported, and convenient for exchange. A gold
basis has nothing to do in determining the value of a dollar.
If we had gold enough to give each person in the United
States ten dollars, with no other circulating medium, and
which would bring wheat at one dollar per bUvShel, double
the amount of gold for each one and wheat would bring two
dollars per bushel. So a gold dollar would be worth only
half as much as in the first supposition. Then it is not the
kind of money that makes its value, but the quantity or
scarcity.
The specie advocate says without gold, how would you
redeem any other currency ? I answer, how can you redeem
specie ? When gold is worn and obliterated so it will no
longer pass, government shaves it as much as the loss in
weight and gives you new pieces of the same material.
If you had money, the value of which does not depend
upon its weight or size, but upon its device and stamp, then
government can give you a new dollar for the old one with-
out shave and thus redeem it.
D. W. Elderkin.
Spartansburg^ Pa., 1867.
Appendix. 205
OUR LEGISI.ATURE.
The summer, with its multiplicity of labor and care is
passed. Our crops of hay and grain for the coming year,
with butter, cheese, fruit and vegetables are produced.
Mechanics have, in a measure, completed their jobs, and
mariners returned to their homes to enjoy the blessings of
family and society. Individual enterprise is thus partially
suspended, leaving the mind free to look abroad to examine
our collective interests and future welfare.
As citizens of Pennsylvania we all make up one great
community, or family, whose legal rights are delegated to a
Legislature which, under the Federal Congress, enacts all
the laws, rules and regulations, directly or indirectly, that
govern this great family. \?,z.y govern; I mean more than
is commonly understood or expressed by that term. Law
has something to do with every individual in every period of
his life, from the cradle to the grave. It makes his birth
and relation to his parents legitimate or illegitimate. It
directs and forms, in a degree, his religious, moral and
intellectual education. It establishes his right of propertv,
both personal and real, and, in a general sense, controls his
person, disposes of his estate, and holds his life in keeping
for the common good of all.
Looking with an ej^e of scrutiny upon the all-controlling
and disposing power oi La7v, a person may judge, though
imperfectly^ of the vast amount of good secured by equal
and just legislation, while language would fail to describe,
though the tongue were inspired wdth liquid flames of utter-
ance, the irremediable wrongs, calamities and ruin that
follow weak, unwise and partial law making.
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Effecting the weal or woe of such a multitude of human
beings, how important it is that our laws should secure
equal advantage and facilities to all classes, and be so clear
from complication, intricacies and apparent contradictions,
that the masses of the people can understand them.
That they may be such, it becomes necessary that our
statutes should be frequently revised by removing those
acts, sections and clauses which, by subsequent legislation,
have been repealed. Those remaining on the statute books,
interspersed and commingled with those portions that are
still in force, render our laws as incomprehensible to the
common people as the edicts of Nero, posted on steeples and
towers so high that his subjects could not read them.
Purdon's Digest is the standard work on statute law, and
5^et it is believed that two-thirds of that book is repealed
flood trash. In acts not repealed as whole, sections or
clauses, and certain words or lines are struck out, certain
parts of sections and acts added, which repeal all laws to the
contrary notwithstanding. To show that a common man
can see the point in law as clear as mud, I will illustrate by
.supposing an act approved the 27th day of March, 1868,
amending an act passed 1855, to consolidate certain acts
passed 18 12, relating to acts of 1801, regulating the statutes
of King George and Queen Elizabeth in regard to treason,
felony and other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Four years ago, by act of our Legislature, three eminent
judges were appointed to revise our laws by clearing out
all the superfluous stale, torpid, inert, repealed portions,
and to present to the Legislature and the people the real
letter and spirit of the law, in a conden.sed form, so that all
the acts pertaining to one .subject would be condensed into
one. I understand the work was about completed over one
year ago and presented to the Legislature for examination,
amendment and sanction.
For reasons unknown to the people that work AAfas not
Appendix. go7
done. A feeling of disappointment and dissatisfaction is
manifested all through this great family. Some say perhaps
our representatives mistake themselves for our lords instead
of our honored servants. Some think our legal gentlemen
derive large revenues from litigation arising out of complex-
ity of the law ; while others say our members can make
more stamps by selling the people's time and their own
talents to some moneyed monopolies than they can to do the
work their constituents sent them to do. This kind of
whining and grumbling amounts to nothing. Our Legisla-
ture is what we make it as to material, and what we allow it
to be in character.
If we feel a necessity for a revision of our laws let us
speak out in language that will be understood. If we, the
people, cannot speak for ourselves, let us ask the press, the
guardian of the people's liberties, to speak for us. Let us
call upon our learned judges and the legal profession to
speak for us and to do justice by us.
We are tired of so much special and local legislation. We
are tired of seeing each year a pamphlet of six hundred pages
of legislation in which the great laboring population have
no interest except to know how much their present liberties
are curtailed. Whether their cows can or cannot be turned
into the road to drink ; whether they can or cannot .sell
their rags, old iron and sheep pelts for tin pails and pans, or
whether they can sell one-half of a sheep or hog the same
as a whole one without being liable to fine and imprisonment.
It appears to us that the greater the amount of natural
liberty that a people can enjoy without infringing upon the
life, liberty, property or character of others, the better it is
for them as a whole. Laws may become so multifarious in
form, complex in character, partial in structure and numer-
ous in restrictions, that, instead of being a protection of the
people's liberties, they form a net work around them, bind-
ing them hand an foot, and reducing them to a state of
hopeless serfdom.
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Will our Legislature reduce the quantity and increase
the quality of our laws ?
Will our Legislature give us general laws, instead of
special acts favoring particular persons and localities ? Will
they begin the work this winter ?
Say, people, say ! Answer, Leislature, answer !
D. W. ElvDERKIN.
J 868.
Appendix, 209
CONSUMPTION.
A NEW THEORY OF THE ORIGIN, PROGRESS AND CURE OP
PULMONARY CONSUMPTION.
My theory is that this much-dreaded disease commences
at the external integument, either from direct cause or by
imperfect hereditary formation. The excretory- ducts of the
sebaceous glands become closed, shutting off from the surface
their lubricating oil, causing the skin to dry and shrink to
such an extent that the sweat pores and mouths of the
lymphatics are closed. This condition produces derange-
ment of the system in three different directions. First, the
effete matter that should be thrown oflF through the pores by
exudation, or imperceptible perspiration, is entirely closed in
at the surface, causing a violent electric effort to force the
passage through the skin. This effort of the human battery-
generates an unnatural heat all over the body, which slowly
but certainly consumes the tissues and wastes the recupera-
tive powers of life. This rejected matter failing to escape
through its natural channel, is taken up by the blood and
carried upon and through the thoracic and abdominal viscera,
where its deleterious effects are exhibited more clearly by
irritation of the lungs, derangement of the liver and debility
of the stomach.
The second great injury is produced by impairing the
respiatory functions of the skin. It is well known to physi-
ologists that a person can live but a short time if the atmos-
phere is entirely excluded from the skin, and also if a large
area of the surface of the body is scalded, death is certain.
210 Appendix.
Yet the fact that the skin breathes or inhales oxygen from
the surrounding atmosphere has never, within my knowl-
edge, been mentioned by pathological writers ; and from
their mode of treating consumptives, one would naturally
conclude they never knew anything about it ; and from the
universal fatality of the disease, that they cared nothing
about it.
In the minute circulatory vessels of the skin, where the
blood moves slowly, it is positively essential to life that oxy-
genation is affected directly through the integument. The
third injury arises from extravasation of the sebaceous fluid,
which resembles lard, though more of a glutinous nature,
which, when forced through the walls of the sebaceous cups,
is taken up by the blood and carried into the lungs, where
it becomes entangled or lodged in the minute cellular texture
of that peculiar organ, causing centres for tubercular forma-
tions. Driftwood is likely to stop on the first obstruction in
the river, and will accumulate more rapidly as the pile be-
comes extended and the force of the current abates : so of
tubercles in the lungs. They generally begin in the upper
part of the lungs, where the blood first enters, and increase
more rapidly as the current of life ebbs away.
The first described condition is called the incipient stage
of consumption, and is indicated by dry skin with unnatural
surface heat, loss of flesh, and a dry, hacking cough, which
advances to raising a glossy, viscid sputa — and here I will
sa3^ if physicians understood integumentary respiration, and
what the brain battery is demanding for assistance in its
efforts to re-establish surface respiration, the disease would
never reach the second stage In the second stage the cough
is deeper, the sputa heavier, chest sorer, with poorer appetite
and respiration much more enfeebled. The third stage is
attended with paroxysms of very severe coughing, the veins
on the back of the hands become small and of a blue-black
color, chills, hectic fever and night sweats follow, when the
Appendix. 211
feet and ankles begin to swell with a dropsical clearness of
the skin, the finger nails curl at the corners, loss of appetite,
increased debility, with emaciation, diarrhoea sets in, and the
patient dies from dyspnoea.
Consumptives have a tonic condition of the skin. Phy-
sicians have sought to relieve this condition by hot and cold
water baths ; also by sudorific treatment, not being aware of
the real cause, the absence of the sebaceous lubricator. The
effect of oil and of water upon leather is very different — the
former softens permanently, while the latter soon leaves the
article harder than before.
There has been an inexplicable puzzle about the chill,
fever and colliquative sweats, from the fact that the electric
motor and recuperative forces of the system have not been
understood.
" What is a chill ? It is a rigor. What is a rigor? A
chill." That is as clear as mud.
W^hen the scales of the cuticle are shut down, closing all
the windows to the external world, the dictates of the cere-
bellum sends a large charge of electricity to the surface to
skake the integument for the purpose of arousing the dor-
mant circulation. This shaking is the rigor and the cause
of the heat that follows, called the fever. Fever at the sur-
face is always the result of electric effort. Electricity is the
master workman sent by the battery to take the initiatory
steps which are the indications of disease. Large expendi-
tures of electricity produce exhaustion and sleep. In this
condition the whole muscular structure is relaxed, all the
minute sphinctives, closing the fluid capillaries and sweat
pores, give way, when the surplus moisture exudes in what
is familiarly called night .sweats. The electric exhaustion
caused the debility, and the debility set the fluid.s free which
could not escape by evaporation from the morbid condition
of the skin. I feel well a.ssured that the profession is not
prepared to understand the deleterious results' arising from a
212 Appendix.
suppression or loss of the sebaceous humor. Not having
been taught anything about surface respiration or electric
effect, how can they accept it ? Not knowing the cause of a
continued heat on the surface, resembling a slow fever, how
could they find a remedy ?
The method of treating consumptives has mostly con-
sisted in the administration of expectorants and tonics.
They have been given single, and compounded in every pos-
sible shade and grade, usually covered with sugar or hone3%
bottled up as a new and wonderful specific for all ages,
stages and conditions of consumption, labeled "the latest
discovery and only sure cure. ' ' The drug stores are full of
these nostrums, which all fail, as does, also, the regular
practitioner. During a long period of time consumption
has been regarded as the incurable disease, both by the pro-
fession and the people. There is not an upstart seventeen
years old, male or female, who has not learned to say, " I
don't believe, when consumption is fairly seated, that it can
ever be cured." They do not know what idea they are try-
ing to convey by " fairly seated," nor where in the numerous
departments of the human mansion this king of terrors has
located his chair.
All consumptives can be cured in the first and second
stages, excepting that class of people who, like Jul}^ apples,
are destined to decay before the winter of life sets in. Such
persons generally have a long, slim neck, a small base brain,
narrow chest, and thin face at the back part of the under
jaw. Such persons are languid in disposition, mild, invol-
untary, electric battery weak, and powers of resistance
small — ma's dear, dead pet, the kindest, mildest best child
in the whole family.
The work of the historian is to deal with the dead past ;
that of the medical progressionist with the living present
and a hopeful future. The question is not, how did we find
out what is known ? — but, how will we reach the unknown ?
Appendix. 21 j
The brain not only furnishes electricity for all the volun-
tary and involuntary functions of the body, but also for its
own action and volition. Thought is produced by action or
motion of some part of the brain. To learn one thing, we
must train the brain to make one movement. If we know
many things, the brain must have been trained to make just
as many different movements. These trained movements,
united into groups, produce ideas ; arranged in parallel lines
of contrast, they produce what we call reason. So wonder-
fully is the brain constructed, that it is capable of almost an
infinite number of movements by its action and counter-
actions, involutions, evolutions and contortions. The
method by which new truths are discovered and the sciences
advanced is by grouping a combination of brain movements
together, different from what had ever been arranged before,
producing a new thought. This new unknown thought or
pull of the brain is compared to and with a known thought
or pull, or combination of pulls, resembling it, or the reverse
of it, and the resemblance or contrast measured, which
results in a new conclusion. Memory- consists in the retent-
ive power of the brain to reproduce a former movement or
combination of movements. The first general brain move-
ments of youth are coarse and large, like rocks in a field,
and are easy to be found. As age advances and education
develops the peculiar words of each branch of science and
the truths they contain, greater complication and finer move-
ments are required, resembling the smaller stones, pebbles
and sand that make up part of the soil, which is itself com-
posed only of finer particles. Therefore, the less a person
knows, the oftener he repeats it and the sooner he can find
it. Memory is method, order of the brain, capability of so
arranging each link of a chain of ideas in such a manner
that the last end of each brain pull is the first end of the
next. A great many of the medical theories of the present
day have emanated from men who never knew what it is to
214 Appendix.
have a new pull of the brain. They are simply repeaters,
from Hippocrates to Asclepiades, to Democritus, to Themi-
son, to Thesalus, to Arelius, to Aretaus, to Archegenes, to
Galen. Then came Paracelsus, the first man bold enough
to administer mercury internally, and to entail upon his fol-
lowers the epithet of destructionists. From him to Lyden-
ham, to Watson and to Chambers; all quoting and repeating.
Begging pardon for what seems to be a digression, I will
say, in the treatment of this disease the great work to be
accomplished is to restore the skin to its normal condition,
the sebaceous glands to their normal functions, and the skin,
kidneys, liver and lungs will carry away all foreign and
effete matter, thereby preventing all tubercular supplies.
Oxygenize the blood through the skin, and under no circum-
stances counter-irritate the chest hy the use of croton oil or
blisters. Open your clogged sewers through the integumen-
tary walls of the citadel of life, and let the filth flow into the
ocean of space.
TREATMENT.
Clothing. — Patients should be clad like laboring people,
avoiding all chamois skin wraps, heavy flannel bundles
around the neck and chest, which shut off the fresh air from
contact with the skin.
Exercise. — It is an axiom in consumption, "the stiller
she lies the faster she dies." Exercise! exercise! EXER-
CISE ! Patients feel languid and desire to sit or lie down to
rest. Movement makes them cough, and the cough is their
greatest alarm, while in fact the cough is of the least account.
They keep so still that the least movement hurts them.
Spread down quilts on the carpet and make them roll over
and over frequently, walk, swing, go up and down stairs,
ride, etc. Encourage better voluntary breathing. All must
be done with an eye to the ability of the invalid.
Appendix. 215
Diet. — The more milk the better. Let the patient have
all the good food his appetite requires, without spices of any-
kind.
All the above will not cure a consumptive. Add the
following, and they will :
Take one pound of clean, fresh lard, add one tablespoon-
ful of water, in which has been dissolved a piece of anotto
(anuotto) as large as a pea, work them together till the lard
is changed to a red shade. At bed time cause the patient to
be rubbed with this lard from the bottom of his feet to his
ears as thoroughly as he can stand. If he coughs period-
ically give him a dose of an excellent cough remedy"^ one hour
before the exacerbation. Give the patient a long night
dress. Grease and rub him every night till he has been
treated five times. On the sixth evening wash him with
castile soap in warm water, rubbing him thoroughly with a
dry towel. Then treat five times as before and so on.
Why use lard in preference to any other oil ? Because it
is the nearest like the sebaceous lubricator, and because it
absorbs oxygen with the greatest avidity, and because it
leaves no coating, and because it cures.
Why rub the patient so thoroughly ? Because it facili-
tates the circulation of the skin, and stirs up the thoracic
and abdominal viscera, and imparts the electric vitality of
the strong, healthy operator to the invalid,
* AN EXCELLENT COUGH REMEDY.
Tincture of bloodroot, ^ ounce.
Balsom of fir, /^ "
Oil of tar, ^ "
Alcohol, I "
Put in pint bottle, let it stand for two hours, shaking occasionally,
until the alcohol has cut the balsom Then fill up with New Orleans
molasses. Dose, one-half teaspoonful three times a day.
D. W. Elderkin.
1870.
2/d Appendix.
IS THERE A SUPREME BEING ;
AND DOES MAN POSSESS AN IMMORTAL INTELLIGENCE ?
There is a class of philosophic progressive minds, who in
their endeavors to wipe out error, superstition and priest-
craft, and shed the glorious light of truth broadcast over an
ignorant, benighted humanity, that have leveled their ar-
tillery against the belief in a supreme, omnipotent, omnis-
cient and omnipresent God. The motives that prompted
this investigation and warfare, without doubt, were good ;
but I know of no better way to judge of the merits of a con-
flict than by its results.
If these zealous progressionists could succeed in their
effort to exterminate the belief in a supreme intelligence,
whence comes the exalted excellence of the conquest ? Who
is made wiser or happier ? Will the sun shine any brighter
or warmer, or the rainfall be any more regular? Will planets
and systems be better guided in their orbits, or nature be
clad in a robe of greater attraction and beauty ? If no good
results, then the victory would be a failure.
Will they succeed ? Can they succeed ? Never ! Their
own arguments blot out nature and destroy universal law.
The atheist reasons without revelation, I propose to answer
him in the same manner. He says God could not make
himself out of nothing. Suppose he could not ; does that
prove that he does not exist ? Planets, suns and universes
could not make themselves out of nothing, yet they exist in
the sight and consciousness of all living intelligence.
Atheist replies, universes always existed. Why did
not God always exist as well ? He says God cannot be
Appendix. 2ij
omnipresent, for space has no bounds, no limit, and God
cannot be large enough to fill a space that has no outside or
circumference. By what law can he determine that space is
infinite and intelligence finite ? Can the inferior limit the
superior ? Can the wonn fix the bounds of the philosopher's
mathematical scope ? He says God cannot have form, for
there would be no outside to him, consequently he cannot
exist. Stop a moment, Mr. Atheist ; has space an outside
to it ? and do you claim it does not exist on that account ?
God may have a definition for form and space that the
atheist does not find in his philosophy, and be adapted to
both, and that adaptation no more incomprehensible to man
than a space without limits, an eternity without beginning
or end or a universe that was never made. It is impossible
for finite reason to determine what the infinite cannot be or
do. We find in nature a great unlimited intelligence, and
that intelligence can onl}^ be measured by us with the
capacity of mind that man possesses. When we examine a
machine adapted to a special purpose, we sa}^ what a com-
plete design ! Whafa perfect plan ! Who was the inventor?
Here we immediately seek the relation between the maker
and the thing made, the plan and the planner, or the design
and the designer. If we find a plan there must have been a
planner. The locomotive, with its engine, boiler, carriage
and couplings cannot be the result of an accidental falling
together of wood and iron. Neither can it be formed by
the inherent vibrations of atoms pulsating the molecules in
the wood and metal, nor by the force of electric attraction
and repulsion. Nothing but that power of mind, reason
and skill, arising from a slight resemblance of those attributes
ascribed to God, could plan and complete that machine. We
judge the inventor's power of mind b}' the magnitude of his
work ; his wisdom by the complication and perfection of his
production ; the extent of his control over elements by his
ability to adapt them to his purposes, and his goodness by
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the beneficent purposes accomplished. A philosophic athe-
ist sees a plan in every department of nature ; he sees also a
planner, but is unwilling to call it or him God. He seeks
for names or actions, like electricity, chemical attraction,
involution and evolution, molecular force and atomic vibra-
tions, anything except God. Every one of these elements
or motions is as inexplicable to him or by him as the invisi-
ble God of the universe. Whatever we may call that great
universal intelligence, He has displayed all through nature
a system of machinery as much superior to a locomotive as
eternity is superior in duration to one hour clock time.
L,ook at the millions of suns in our universe with their
primary and secondary planets, all held with unerring cer-
tainty in their orbits by a great plan of attraction and elec-
tric repulsion, displaying itself in the laws of centrifugal and
centripital forces. Without the law of attraction planets and
suns would break from their moorings and dash off through
space in chaotic confusion. Without the law of electric repul-
sion the countless millions of orbs would fall together in one
consolidated mass. In this great scheme of the universe every
planet has its motion and its time, and its area of space to
pass over in certain time. By the fulfilment of every part
of the plan perfect order is maintained. We cite attention
to God's plan of watering the producing surface of our
earth. The world is surrounded by a very light, elastic
atmosphere, composed principally of oxygen and nitrogen
gases. This atmosphere, or the air that we breathe, is
set in motion, causing wind, by three distinct methods — the
attraction of the moon, the change in locality of electricity
and heat, from the sun and other minor causes. This atmos-
phere, though several hundred times lighter than water, is
used as the vehicle to buoy up and carry it all over the sur-
face of the earth. Water, so essential to vegetable and
animal life, is composed of oxygen and hydrogen gases, so
combined that heat and motion separate and rarify them
Appendix. 2/0
until they become lighter than the lower or evaporating
stratum of the atmosphere, which varies from one to three
miles in height. These gases ascend to the condensing
or rain-forming stratum, where they are reunited into clouds,
mists and showers, which are poured down upon the thirsty
earth to renew and invigorate its vital forces. A portion of
it is absorbed into the ground, whence it makes its way to
the surface again in the form of springs, for constant use,
flowing down by the law of gravitation in brooks, creeks
and rivers to the level of the ocean. Who, of earth's engi-
neers, can invent such a plan ? Yet plan it is, containing a
degree of divine intelligence so far superior to man that he
can only see that it is done, without comprehending why or
how any of these laws, with such definite certainty, com-
plete their work.
Atheist talks of electric attraction and repulsion as crea-
tive agents, without knowing what causes the attraction or
changes it to repulsion. He refers to the organizing and
disorganizing capabilities and intelligence of matter, with-
out knowing what mind is, or how it exercises the power of
contrast or conclusion. He enlarges upon the motor power
of matter, while he cannot define the power by which he
moves himself. Still he knows all about how God cannot
live, move or have a being. ' ' He cannot live because He
has no form, and because He could not make Himself out of
nothing, and because He is of no use to a universe that can
control itself without a God. " "He cannot move because
there is no God to move, and it would take Him so long to
go the rounds of infinite .space that the universe would all
be left without a God." " He cannot have a being because
He cannot fill unlimited space, and if He could. He could
not occupy all space, for suns, planets, comets and aerolites
occupy a portion of it, and his body would be riddled and
every bone broken by swift-shooting meteors and revolving
orbs." Such conceptions of God are only a reflection of
220 Appendix.
man's own ima.s^e, attributes and character. This process of
god-making clothes each man's diety with all the vices,
passions and malice which he may possess. When the
atheist discharged his artillery it was aimed toward the
Great Eternal instead of the host of reflected images, and
the conflict is like the battle between the giant and Jupiter,
" when the giant threw a hundred rocks against the planet
at one throw, but Jupiter defeated him with thunder and
buried him under Mount Etna." The Deity has any quan-
tity of thunder, but the atheist lacks rocks.
God's plan of human happiness and eternal progression
is a great puzzle to an atheist. He cannot comprehend that
this life is a school in which that spark of immortality which
is clothed in an earthly form and individualized by a con-
scious identity is taught by contrast and comparison to
appreciate all that is lofty, noble, bright, glorious, truthful
and lovel)^ from its lessons of good brought into contrast
with evil. Though evil exists, it is only in quantity and
quality sufficient to make the contrast complete. Our days
of health, hope and happiness are many compared with their
contrasts. The hours of pain, hunger, grief and pinching
want are only a small fraction of an average lifetime. There
is a motive in every intelligent action. Can matter, alone,
without a God, plan a world where ail its living creatures
enjoy a thousand pleasures to one pain ? Why would not
the forces of matter be just as likely to reverse the condi-
tions and erect an order of beings in which every sound
would be a lamentation or shriek of horror, every sight a
terror, every touch a deadly sting, every taste the bitterment
of gall and every smell the stench of the valley of hades ?
Where love would be transformed into hatred, friendship
into dire conflict, hope into wailing despair and humanity
into a race of skeleton fiends. Or if matter was always on
the better side, giving man a momentary temporal life, what
motive did Mother Matter have in mingling his cup of happi-
Appendix. 221
ness with the slightest tincture of misery ? By the plan of
that great Infinite Intelligence who never errs in His con-
trol over all his works, the spiritual part of man, by means
of his physical form, is brought into direct contact with the
laws of matter. His five senses are the media through
which the spirit is brought into tangible relation with other
beings and things outside of himself, which belong to
material nature. In this world the lessons of eternal pro-
gression begin. If we neglect to improve this opportunity
for the study of matter and God's laws, as manifested in its
changes and wonderful displays of grandeur and beauty, we
may suffer a fearful loss when we find ourselves removed to
a higher department, that we are not qualified to enter.
"But," says the atheist, "your spiritual being and immor-
tality is all a humbug." The man who has darkened his
hope of immortality and smothered the dictates of the spirit
within, may exclaim humbug! when he has been driven
from organization as the origin of life and knowledge, to
electricity, and from electricity to chemical attraction, thence
to molecular force, then to atomic vibrations, and finally to
involution and evolution, which is nothing more than elec-
tric attraction and repulsion, and has been unable, with all
his named forces, to explain one principle of inherent know-
ledge in any of them.
A man may deny the existence of an immortal principle
within him-self, and labor to attribute the varied phenomena
of his spiritual nature in the body or out of it, to as many
causes as he can invent, yet the irresistible conviction rushes
back upon his rationality that he has an undying spirit
within that moves and controls his body, and when out of it
moves, dictates and controls itself. The atheist speaks of
the mind of man. What does he mean ? Organized matter,
certainly ! Matter must be a wonderful being, having math-
ematical powers almost unlimited, possessing philosophical
capabilities tP criticise and trace the laws of a universe, hope
222 Appendix.
and aspirations that grasp eternal duration and a longing
for immortality and eternal life. Its affections for parents
and children are stronger than death. It loves the beautiful,
progress in knowledge, and sj-nipathizes with those who
suffer. Do plants, trees, and rocks compute their distance
from the sun or comprehend their relation to other matter ?
Do they weep when a twig or pebble is broken ? All matter
is permeated with spirit, but matter itself is not spirit. Man
has a spirit, but he is not all spirit. The two elements —
form and intelligence — are united in him for the purpose of
organizing an individuality — a self-acting identity. They
continue their union until intelligence is moulded into a
consciousness of its own being and power, when it drops the
perishable form, but retains its immortal form. Man's
attributes, reason, love, hope, knowledge and sympathy are
elements of the soul. If these elements cannot die, how can
the spirit, which is the embodiment of them, die?
If Mother Nature is all there is of form and knowledge,
producing and destroying in one everlasting succession, she
is nothing better than an old harlot, strangling her offspring
as fast as she gives them life and hope. But a higher power
has pictured in man's bright imagination and noble reason
a far away realmw here kindred spirits will re-unite and hail
each other with the songs of the free ; where parents will
greet their children that were snatched from their tender
embrace, and children will clap the glad hands of their dear
old father and mother on that waveless ocean of eternal
progression. Is the great God of worlds and systems and
universes false to himself and his creatures ? Is He a cheat
and a deceiver? Will he plant the seeds of a tree that will
never grow ; cause a flower to germinate that can never
blossom, or light up a hope of immortality in man's bosom
that shall never be realized ?
Why is there so strong a desire for knowledge ; for the
onward and upward prograssion ? If at the dissolution of
Appendix. 22^
the bod)' knowledge shall cease, hope and life cease, all that
moves the bod)- to activity, all that awakens the heart to
sj'mpathy and love, all that inspires the soul to adoration
and reverence shall lie down in dark and silent oblivion.
No, no ! Man's spirit is a spark from the Great Eternal
Life, and is immortal, else His existence is a discredit to un-
limited wisdom and power, a cheat to Himself and an abor-
tion from the bowels of nature.
If ni}' atheistic friend could write this moment with the
finger of destiny upon the broad canop)- of heaven the
astounding proclamation, that man lives on\y to die and live
no more, what a universal wail would rend the air the
length and breadth of our fair world ! What blighted hope
would wring the hearts of mankind ! What unavailing
tears would scald the withered cheeks of humanity, doomed
to a death of eternal unconsciousness.
Oh ! how cold and dark and blighting is that grave that
covers all we are and hold dear in silent oblivion ! Hark !
a voice within, the whisperings of a higher life, assure us
that we are immortal ; that this life is only the stairway to
our higher and nobler destiny. Good thoughts, words and
deeds poli.sh ourselves and brighten the pathway of others
through the pilgrimage of this life. Seeking after wisdom
and cultivating a hope of immortality and eternal life elevate
our nature, expand our affections and bring us nearer the
exalted realms of blessedness, purity, truth and light.
D. W. Elderkin.
Spartanshiirg, Pa., i88j.
INDEX.
In the following index the figure following the number of generation indi-
cates the page whereon the name of the person appears in the family record ol
his or her parents. The second number gives the page where the record of that
person's family appears. And the third number gives the page where the bio-
graphical sketch of the person may be found. The names of the women who
married into the family appear but once in the index, the name after marriage
being given. The names of women belonging to the family, who were married,
appear twice, being indexed by their maiden name and by their name after mar-
riage, in which case the maiden name is enclosed in parentheses, as seen in that
of Fanny (Elderkin) Baker, whose name appears among the " B's" and " E's."
Where they are indexed by their maiden name their name is followed by that of
their husband, prefixed by an m.
By carefully noting the above it will be seen that the full record and lineage
of any person can be traced accurately and easily.
Abbe, Eunice (Huntington) Sixth
Allen, Flora, m. Roberts Eighth,
AUerton, Fiar (Brewster) Second,'
Allerton, Isaac Second'
Allerton, Isaac Third
Bachus, Nancy (Huntington) Sixth,'
Badger, Losa Rachel (Elderkin) Fifth,'
Baker, Fanny (Elderkin) Sixth,
Balcam Lydia (Elderkin) Sixth,'
Bartlett, Sarah (Brewster) Third',
Baungrass, Harriet E. (Elderkin) Eighth,
Beckwith, John vSeventh,
Beckwith, Joseph Sixth,
Beckwith, Polly (Walker) Sixth,
Beckwith, Walker Seventh,
Bentley, Delbert Eighth,
Bentley, Lucy (King) Eighth,'
Bentley, vSusan (King) Seventh,
Bingham, Vashti (Elderkin) iMfth,
Bissell, Amelia, m. Flint Eighth,
Bissell, Annie (Elderkin) Fiith,
Bissell, Annie (Huntington) Seventh,
Bis.sell, Woodbridge Eighth
Bliss, Ruba (Brewster) Sixth,
24
50
53
90
90
90
34
34
23
126
126
23
90
72
73
I4(j
138
140
13H
140
140
161
161
'55
161
161
154
.
25
34
20
34
34
34
91
ii Index.
Boynton, Jemima (T.auner) Seveuth,
Brewster, Amy A. (Doud) Ninth,
Brewster, Arminda (Baily) Eighth,
Brewster, Benjamin Fourth,
Brewster, Bertie P Ninth,
Brewster, Birney N Tenth,
Brewster, Cha-lotte A. (Diettritch) Eighth,
Brewster, Clarence G Ninth,
Brewster, Clyde R Ninth,
Brewster, Edith E Ninth,
Brewster, Elias Seventh,
Brewster, Elias Pineo Eighth,
Brewster, Elias W Ninth,
Brewster, Elisha Fifth,
Brewster, Elliott P Eighth,
Brewster, Elliott E Ninth,
Brewster, Emeline Ninth,
Brewster, Ernest L, Ninth,
Brewster, Fear, m. Allerton Second,
Brewster, Francis E Ninth,
Brewster, Harriet C. (Clark) Seventh,
Brewster, Harriet H., m. Fuller Eighth,
Brewster, Harry B Ninth,
Brewster, Hattie L Ninth,
Brewster, Henry A Eighth,
Brewster, Henry C Ninth,
Brewster, Hopestill (Wadsworth) Fourth,
Brewster, Huldah, m, Goold Fifth,
Brewster, Ichabod Fifth,
Brewster, James B Ninth,
Brewster, Jasper Seventh,
Brewster, Jerusha (Newcomb) Sixth,
Brewster, Jerusha, m. Loomis Seventh,
Brewster, Jonathan Second,
Brewster, Joseph Fourth,
Brewster, Joseph W Seventh,
Brewster, Joshua Fourth,
Brewster, Lot Fifth,
Brewster, Love . Second,
Brewster, Lucretia (Edgerton) Seventh,
Brewster,- Lucretia E,, m. Jackson Eighth,
Brewster, Lucretia E Ninth,
Brewster, Lucretia E Tenth,
Brewster, Lydia (Partridge) Third,
Brewster, Lydia Fourth,
Brewster, Lydia M., m. Lyman Seventh,
Brewster, Mabel A Tenth,
Brewster, Martha (Wadsworth) Fifth,
Brewster, Mary ...First,
Brewster, Mary A. (Walden) Eighth,
Brewster, Mary Jane Eighth,
140
140
96
97
98
100
91
100
96
100
101
103
103
92
75
76
76
100
100
93
95
95
91
76
103
93
101
90
103
42
75
77
76
100
lOI
98
lOI
76
98
98
103
91
91
91
93
92
92
92
93
90
91
92
91
91
90
90
75
76
93
96
91
91
92
96
91
90
93
76
103
Index.
Ill
lOI
91
lOI
9f
90
91
loi
92
91
92
92
91
lOI
Brewster, Mary L Ninth
Brewster, Mary \V. (Bernard) ".'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.'.Ninth; '^' qr q6
Brewster, Mercy Fourth
Brewster. Minnie L Ninth '
Brewster, Naomi Fifth
Brewster, Nathaniel Third
Brewster, Nathaniel Fourth
Brewster, Nellie Hope .....Ninth '
Brewster, Oliver 2d Seventh, .,.
Brewster, Oliver Fifth, 91 oi 03
Brewster, Patience, m. Prince Second 90
Brewster, Paul R Ninth, ' 101?
Brewster, Roderic E Ninth lo^
Brewster, Roderic P Eighth, 76 lo:; 10,
Brewster, Ruba, m. Bliss Si.xth,
Brewster, Ruby, m. Ladd Seventh,
Brewster, Sabra Seventh,'
Brewster, Samuel W Eighth ' 76
Brewster, Sarah (Collier) Second', 90
Brewster, Sarah, m. Bartle t ...Third, ' 90
Brewster, Sarah, m. Stetson .. .Fourth,
Brewster, Sarah A. (Gaylord) Eighth'
Brewster, vSarah E Ei^-hth' 76
Brewster. Sarah F. (Thomas) Eighth,
Brewster, Sardius Seventh
Brewster, Sardius C '.'.'.Eighth,' 76 loi
Brtwster, Sardius H Ninth 100
Brewster, Seth ...Fifth '
Brewster, Silas Seven th
Brewster, Silas R Ninth
Brewster, Silas W ii.iy.'.'.i^.'.'^Eighth, '76 93 qx
Brewster, Wadsworth Sixth 91 92
Brewster, Wadsworth J Ninth, 9^ 96 97
Brewster, William First, 90
Brewster, William 2d Third 90 91
Brewster, William 3d Fourth, 91 91 91
Brewster, William Ninth, oS
Brewster, Wrestling Second, 90
Brewster, Wrestling 2d Third. 90
Brewster, Zerepha F Ninth, lo^i
Brown, Adelaide (Elderkin) Eighth, 118
Brown, Harriet (Jackson) Seventh,
Brown, Lorena (Vausise) Eighth,'
Brown, Mary Emma Ninth,'
Brown, William ...'Eighth, ""'' 118
Brush, Dollie Lin Tenth
Brush, Flora Belle (Main) Ninth'
Brush. James F Ninth', ^' 5. s,
Bryne, Marv (Grav) Sixth 35
Campbell, Alfred E Seventh, 127
Campbell, Augustus Seventh, 127
103
92 93
91
92
lOI
37
57
119
53
52
iv Index.
Campbell, Geo. W Seventh,
Campbell, Ira Eighth,
Campbell, James Henry Seventh,
Campbell, Jas. S Sixth,
Campbell, John Cannon Seventh,
Campbell, Jos Eighth,
Campbell, Mary Ann Seventh,
Campbell, vSally (Elderkin) Sixth,
Campbell, Sam'l B Seventh,
Campbell, Wm. W Seventh,
Carl, Delos Eighth,
Carl, Lucy (King) Eighth,
Carl, Minnie Ninth,
Carl, Ulric Ninth,
Carlisle, Ada.^. Ninth,
Carlisle, Edward.. Ninth,
Carlisle, George... Ninth,
Carlisle, Geo. F Eighth,
Carlisle, Maria H. (Clark) Eighth,
Carr, Clyrinda, m. Douglas Ninth,
Carr, Eliza (King) Eighth,
Carr, Hopkins Eighth,
Carr, Matilda (Kilborne) Eighth,
Carr, Nason Ninth,
Carr, Sarah, m. Johnson Ninth,
Callin, Carrie Ninth,
Catlin, Charles M , Eighth,
Catlin, Harriet (Jackson) Eighth,
Catlin, Howard Ninth,
Chamberlain, Myra (White) Sixth,
Chapman, Albert Eugene Tenth,
Chapman, George F Ninth,
Chapman, Olive Lovina (Morey) Ninth,
Chase, (Fitch) Seventh,
Clark, Annie (Elderkin) Fifth,
Clark, Anna, m. Vernon Sixth,
Clark, Augustus Seventh,
Clark, Augustus Eighth,
Clark, Charles Sixth,
Clark, Charlotte E., m. Perkins Sixth,
Clark, Charlotte M., m. Town Eighth,
Clark, Edward : Sixth,
Clark, Edwards Sixth ,
Clark, Elizabeth, m. King Sixth,
Clark, Grace Ninth,
Clark, Hannah, m. ist Jackson; 2d, Roberts
Seventh,
Clark, Harriet C, m. Brewster Seventh,
Clark, Henry Seventh,
Clark, Henry, Jr Eighth,
Clark, Louisa E., m. Reed Seveuth,
127
50
53
127
127
127
50
53
127
126
127
127
127
161
161
155
161
161
161
161
161
79
79
79
79
7«
I5«
159
155
158
158
157
158
157
158
15B
158
86
86
•
84
86
86
27
48
48
47
48
24
20
34
34
42
78
79
34
34
78
78
34
34
34
80
42
74
74
42
75
42
78
78
42
79
Index.
Clark, Maria H., m. Carlisle Eighth,
Clark, Maria Josephine (Cross) Eighth,
Clark, Mary Anne (Elderkin). Sixth,
Clark, Mary Anne, m. Roberts Seventh,
Clark, Mary Anne Eighth,
Clark, Mary Louisa (Reed) Eighth,
Clark, Olive (Hawks) Seventh,
Clark, RoUie Marie.. Ninth,
Clark, Rolliu C Eighth,
Clark, Sarah F. (Elderkin) Eighth,
Clark, Sophia (Flint) Sixth,
Clark, Wm. E Eighth,
Clark, Wm. E.,Jr Ninth,
Clark, Jerusia, m. Doolittle Sixth,
Comestock, Albert W Ninth,
Comestock, Albert Wilber Tenth,
Comestock, Charley David Tenth,
Comestock, Emma B. (Hadley) Ninth,
Comestock, Emerson B Tenth,
Comestock, Emmet L Ninth,
Comestock, Florence Inis Tenth,
Comestock, Mar\' Eliza (Jenner) Ninth,
Comestock, Merit A Ninth,
Comestock, Richard Eighth ,
Comestock, Susan E. (Kellogg) Eighth,
Cox, Charles A Eighth,
Cox, Helen A. (Hyde) Eighth,
Cuthbert, Fanny (Elderkin) Sixth,
Davis, Otteline (Town) Ninth,
De Long, Anna (Underwood) Sixth,
De Long, Anna E Seventh,
De Long, Anna M Seventh,
De Long, Electa Jane Seventh,
De Long, Elias Ruel Seventh,
DeLong, Elizabeth (Wells) Fifth,
De Long, Elizabeth W Seventh,
De Long, Emma L., m. Pearse Seventh,
De Long, Francis Fifth,
De Long, Mary M., m. Walker Seventh,
De Long, Jacob Sixth,
De Long, Jacob Albert Seventh,
Deming, Charles L Eighth,
Deming, Claire Winfield Ninth,
Deming, Ellen A. (Elderkin) Eighth,
Deming, Emily C. (Elderkin) Eighth,
Deming, Lenox Edwin Ninth,
Deming, Lillian Amelia Ninth,
Deming, Loton L Eighth,
Deming, Maud Uphema Ninth,
Denison, Susannah (Elderkin) I'^ifth,
Doolittle, Jerusia (Clark) Sixth,
78
79
79
37
42
42
42
75
78
79
80
78
65
65
6.5
61
65
65
34
80
So
So
34
^9
50
50
49
49
49
49
50
49
49
49
49
50
46
49
49
123
123
12;,
123
126
126
79
151
151
151
151
151
150
151
151
150
151
149
148
150
151
151
66
67
67
61
66
67
61
66
66
67
67
66
66
66
25
34
vi Index.
Doud , Francis Eighth , 64
Doud, James Fremont .. Nintli, 64
Doud, Mary Jane (Elderkin) Eightli, 61 64 64
Doud, Vehna Grace Ninth, 64 65
DouglaF, Clyriuda (Carr) Ninth, 158 159
Douglas, Lula Tenth, 159
Douglas, Ortou Tenth, 159
Douglas, Z. E Ninth, 159
Dunn, Adelaide L. (Pardee) Eighth, 144 147
Dunn, James Eighth, 147
Dyer, Eliphalet ...Fourth, 26 26
Dyer, Eunice Fourth, 26
Dyer, Lydia (Backus) Third, 26
Dyer, Lydia Fourth, 26
Dyer, Mary, m. White Fourth, 26
Dyer, Thomas Third, 26
Ecker, Sarah Jane (Elderkin) Eighth, 72 73
Edwards, Edith A. (King) Ninth, 159 159 160
Edwards, Ruba F Ninth, 159 160
Elderkin, Abigail , First, 5
Elderkin, Abigail Second, 6
Elderkin, Abigail (Fowler) Second, 6
Elderkin, Abigail Third, 6
Elderkin, Abigail Fourth, 7
Elderkin, Adda Dell, m. White Eighth, 72 -]%
Elderkin, Adela de, m. Brown Eighth. 118 118
Elderkin, Ahira Fourth, 7
Elderkin, Alathea, m. Dittlefield Sixth, 23 24
Elderkin, Alfred Fifth, 20 126 126
Elderkin, Alfred W Eighth, 72
Elderkin, Amanda Fourth, 7
Elderkin, Annie, m. Clark Fifth, 20 34
Elderkin, Andrew Eighth, 57
Elderkin, Angeline J Eighth, 72 73
Elderkin, Ann Second, 6
Elderkin, Anna McNair Ninth, 112
Elderkin, Annath Fourth, 7
Elderkin, Anne (Wood) Fourth, 19
Elderkin, Annie, m. Bissell Fifth, 20
Elderkin, Annie, m. Pond Sixth, 106 106
Elderkin, Anthony Yedat Sixth, 106 106 106
Elderkin, Archie Lysle Ninth, 120
Elderkin, Bashaw Second, 6
Elderkin, Bela Fifth, 20 105 104
Elderkin, Bela, Jr Sixth, 106
Elderkin, Bela Sixth, 37 40 ^o
Elderkin, Benjamin Third, 6
Elderkin, Benjamin Third, 7
Elderkin, Betty (Waterman) Third, 7
Elderkin, Betty , Fourth, 7
Index.
Vll
127
107
112
41 53 04
59
Elderkin, Bishop Sixth, 126
Eklerkin, Catherine Seventh, 107
Elderkin, Charlotte, m. Grav Fifth ' 20 ^s
Elderkin, Charlotte, m. Moselev vSixth, 37 4? 4,
Elderkin, Chas. Stanton .'. Ninth', 112
Elderkin, Clarissa M., m. Siverly Seventh,
Elderkin, Clinton Ninth, ' ^^
Elderkni, Cornelia (Walker) Seventh, 141 60
Elderkfn, Cynthia Fourth, 7
Elderkin, Deborah (Rrockway) Second', 6
Elderkin, Deborah ' Third, ' 7
Elderkin, Dinionda Susa Belle Ninth, 68
Elderkin, Dyarchey Fifth,' 25
Elderkin, Dyer White Seventh, 41 60 61
Elderkin, Dyer W Kicrhth, 61 71
Elderkm, Earl L Ninth, 45
Elderkin, Edward vSeventh, 107 114 114
Elderkin, Edward.. Eighth, 57
Eldeikin, Edward A EilJhthi 118 no
Elderkin, Elbert L Ninth, 58
Elderkin, Eleazer Sixth, 105 105
Elderkin, Eliza (Holden) Seventh, 108 loq
Elderkin, Eliza Gurley Ni.ith, 112
Elderkin, Elizabeth Third.' 7
Elderkin, Elizabeth Fourth, 8
Elderkin, Elizabeth (Drake) Gaylord First, ' ^
Elderkin, Elizabeth J Eighth, 72
Elderkin, Ellen A., m. Deming Eighth,' 61 66 67
Elderkin, Elniina L , m. Freeman Seventh, 107 107 108
Elderkin, Emily C, m. Deming Eighth, 61 66 66
Elderkin, Emma (Johnson) Eighth, 59
Elderkin, Emma G Ninth;' 59
Elderkin, Emma L Eighth, loS
Elderkin, Emma Pamila Eighth, 118 118
Elderkin, Emma S. (Garretson) Egbth, 119 120
Elderkin, Evie Kingsbury, m. Wilson Ninth, 112
Elderkin, Fannie (Gurley) Eighth, 112
Elderkin, Fanny, m, ist, Cuthbert ; 2d,
Baker Sixth, 126 126
Elderkin, Fanny (Clark) (Putnam) Seventh, 108 109
Elderkin, Fernando Fifth, 25
Elderkin, Flora B Eighth, 61 71
Elderkin, Frances E-, m. Smith Eighth, 108 112
Elderkin, Francis Fifth, 25
Elderkin, Frank Bennett Eighth, iiis 119 119
Elderkin, Garrett D Eighth, s8 60
Elderkin, George S xth, 106
Elderkin, George vSeventh, 106
Elderkin, George B Eighth. 58
Elderkin, George Ira Eighth, 72
Elderkin, George W Ninth, 113
viii Index.
Elderkin, Glenn Pardee Ninth,
Elderkin, Glenn C Ninth,
Elderkin, Goldie Florence Ninth,
Elderkin, Hannah, m. Handy Second,
Elderkin, Hannah (Coleman) Second,
Elderkin, Hannah Fifth,
Elderkin, Hannah H., m., ist, Johnson ; 2d,
Gordon; 3d, Grosvenor ...Fifth,
Elderkin, Harriet, ni. Jackson Sixth,
Elderkin, Harriet, m. Sanford ...Seventh,
Elderkin, Harriet, (Houghtaling) Eighth, -
Elderkin, Harriet, m. Pardee Eighth,
Elderkin, Harriet E., m , ist, Phelps ; 2d,
Baumgrass Eighth,
Elderkin, Harriet N Eighth,
Elderkin, Henry Sixth,
Elderkin, Henry Eighth,
Elderkin, Hiram Eighth,
Elderkin, Hiram Eighth,
Elderkin, Horace J Seventh,
Elderkin, Ida Lois, m. Warren Eighth,
Elderkin, Ira. Seventh,
Elderkin, James Second,
Elderkin, James ..- Third,
Elderkin, James Fourth,
Elderkin, James Fourth,
Elderkin, James Russell Eighth,
Elderkin, James W Eighth,
Elderkin, Jane H., m. Franklin Eighth,
Elderkin, Jane H., m. Hetfield Eighth,
Elderkin, Japtha Fourth,
Elderkin, Jedediah, 2d ...Fourth,
Elderkin, Jedediah Third,
Elderkin, Jedediah Sixth,
Elderkin, Jemima Fourth,
Elderkin, Jeptha Third,
Elderkin, John First,
Elderkin, John, 2d Second,
Elderkin, John, 3d Third,
Elderkin, John, 4th Fourth,
Elderkin, John Fourth,
Elderkin, John, 5th Fifth,
Elderkin, John A Ninth,
EWerkin, John Bela Seventh,
Elderkin, John B., Jr Eighth,
Elderkin, Joseph Second,
Elderkin, Joseph Third,
Elderkin, Joseph 3d Fourth,
Elderkin, Joshua Fourth,
Elderkin, Joshua Fifth,
Elderkin, Joshua Booth Fifth,
120
58
67
6
6
23
23
24
37
»37
107
124
58
118
121
121
72
73
45
106
106
45
45
45
57
107
61
69
70
41
72
72
6
6
7
7
8
72
73
58
58
58
58
45
45
8
7
19
9
6
105
105
8
7
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
25
8
25
59
41
57
58
58
6
6
7
7
8
7
22
21
25
23
23
23
Index.
Eklerkiii, joshua Booth Sixth, 23
Elderkin, Josina (Stauton) Eighth, 58
Elderkiii, Judges Fifth,
Elderkin, Judith Third,
Elderkin, Judith, ni. Huntington Fifth,
FUderkin, Judith Sixth,
Elderkin, Julia S., m. Kellogg Seventh,
Elderkin, Julianna, m. Staniford Sixth,
Elderkin , Kadesh Fourth,
Elderkin, Laura A. (Glass) t;ighth,
Elderkin, Lena S. (Wicker) Eighth,
Elderkin, Lilian D Ninth,
Elderkin, Lillian Beardsley Ninth,
Elderkin, Lois (King) Seventh,
Elderkin, Lora, m. Flint Fifth,
Elderkin, Lora Sixth,
Elderkin, Loretta (Shamp) Eighth,
Elderkin, Lorena. m. Brown P^ighth,
Elderkin, Louis Elmer Ninth,
Elderkin, Louisa Fourth,
Elderkin, Louisa 2d Fourth,
Elderkin, Louisa R . Sixth,
Elderkin, Lo'sa Rachel, m. Badger Fifth,
Elderkin, Lydia (White) Fifth,
Elderkin, Lydia (Denison) Fifth,
Elderkin, Lj'dia, m. ist Fitch Sixth,
Elderkin, Lydia, m. 2d Balcam Sixth,
Elderkin, Lydia Seventh,
Elderkin, Luceus Sixth,
Elderkin, Lucia Sixth,
Elderkin, Lucretia, m. Phelps Sixth,
Elderkin, Lucv, m. Strong Sixth,
Elderkin, Luther Fifth,
Elderkin, Mable Cornelia Ninth,
Elderkin, Margaret Third,
Elderkin, Martha, m. Hyde Seventh,
Elderkin, Martha (Buchanan) Eighth,
Elderkin, Maria M Eighth,
Elderkin, Mariah (Noble) Seventh,
Elderkin, Mariah, m. Swift Eighth,
Elderkin, Mary (Story) Third,
Elderkin, Marv.. Fourth,
Elderkin, Mary (Powell) vSixth,
Elderkin, Mary, m. Perkins Sixth,
Elderkin, Mary (Wallaston) Seventh,
Elderkin, Mary A., m. Jackson Sixth,
Elderkin, Mary Ann Eighth,
Elderkin, Mar}- Ann, m. ist, Clark ; 2d,
Jackson Sixth,
Elderkin, Mary B Eighth,
IX
25
6
20
34
126
127
41
45 46
37
43 43
7
119
112
59
X19
155
60
20
34
126
127
45
57
119
7
7
23
23
( 27
130
36
23
23
23
23
24
41
23
23
23
37
25
67
6
107
122 122
60
45
57
57
7
8
43
23
57
30
80
72
37
42 42
45
Index.
Elderkin, Mary E., m Peas Eighth,
Elderkin, Mary Elizabeth (Shote) Eighth,
Elderkin, Mary M. (Beardsley) Seventh,
Elderkin, Mary Jane Ninth,
Elderkin, Mary Jane (Stanton) Eighth,
Elderkin, Mary Jane, m. Doud Eighth,
Elderkin, Minnie A Ninth,
Elderkin, Minnie B , ni. Stone Eighth,
Elderkin, Mira Sixth,
Elderkin, Mira, m. Fisher Seventh,
Elderkin, Nancy, m. vShurtliff Sixth,
Elderkin, Nancy (Norton) Sixth,
Elderkin, Nancy (Norton) Seventh,
Elderkin, N Edward Eighth,
Elderkin, Noble Henry Eighth,
Elderkin, Noble Strong Seventh,
Elderkin, N. Strong, Jr Eighth,
Elderkin, Noble vStrong, 3d Ninth,
Elderkin, Oliver C Eighth,
Elderkin, Orilla (King) Seventh,
Elderkin, Parmela (Fullerj Sixth,
Elderkin, Phebe Ann (Rockwell) Seventh,
Elderkin, Phebe S., ni Smith Eighth,
Elderkin, Philena (Fitch) Filth,
Elderkin, Phineas B Seventh,
Elderkin, Phineas Gurlev Ninth,
Elderkin, Phoebe (Lee) .".... Third,
Elderkin, Rachel Fourth,
Elderkin, Rachel (Wetmore) Fourth,
Elderkin, Rachel Ann Sixth,
Elderkin, Rebecca (Allen) Fourth,
Elderkin, Rebecca Fifth,
Elderkin, Rexalenv Fifth,
Elderkin, Rhoda C, m. Whitehill Eighth,
Elderkin, Rodolphus Fourth,
Elderkin, Rowniiner — Fourth,
Elderkin, Samuel C ; Eighth,
Eldeikin, Sallv, m. Campbell Sivth,
Elderkin, Sarah (Brown) Fifth,
Elderkin, Sarah F., m. Clark Eighth,
Elderkin, Sarah Jane, m. ist Service ; 2d
Ecker Eighth,
Elderkin, Sarah L Eighth,
Elderkin, Sarah Wales Sixth,
Elderkin, vStephen White Sixth,
Elderkin, Steven W Seventh,
Elderkin, Susannah, m. Denison Fifth,
Elderkin, Susan (Bates) Sixth,
Elderkin, Susan Eighth,
Elderkin, Susan A., m. Vosburg Eighth,
Elderkin, Susannah (Baker) Third,
58
60
68
69
118
67
67
61
64
64
59
61
71
71
106
107
113
23
134
135
134
44
108
118
Iiq
107
108
108
108
112
113
113
58
59
57
107
59
72
72
58
59
105
41
57
112
7
8
22
23
25
25
25
61
70
70
/
8
58
58
59
126
127
126
127
61
65
72
108
23
37
43
43
41
73
25
40
57
58
60
7
60
Index. xi
Elderkin, Susannah Fourth, 7
Elderkin, Susannah, m. Huntington Fifth, 23 24
Eklerkin, Susie Gardiner, m Wilcox P^ighth, 118 120 120
Elderkin, Thomas M. F Sixth, 106 106
Elderkin, Vashti, m. Bingham Fifth, 25
Elderkin, Vernon H Ninth, 45
Elderkin, Viletta, m. Rockwell Eighth, 57
Elderkin, Vina C, m. Terry ECighth, 72 73
Elderkin, Vine Fifth, 20 36 36
Elderkin, Vine Seventh, 41 44 "44
Elderkin, Walker W Eighth, 61 67 67
Elderkin, Ward King Eighth, 61 68 68
Elderkin, Wtn. Schuyler Ninth, 112
Elderkin, W. Anthony Eighth, 108 112 no
Elderkin, William Seventh, 107
Elderkin, Zuba, m. Fleming Seventh, 41 50 50
Ellis, Amelia D. (Pardee) Eighth, 144 145 146
Ellis, Arthur R Ninth, 145
Ellis, George Eighth, 145 146
Fisher, Edith P Eighth, 114
P'isher, Edward E Eighth, 114
Fisher, Harriet P Eighth, 114
Fisher, Herman Seventh, 11^ 114
Fisher, Hewlett W Eighth, 114
Fisher, Hiram S Eighth, 114
Fisher. Mira (Elderkin) Seventh, 107 113
Fitch, Eleazer D Seventh, 24
Fitch, E. S Sever.th, 24
Fitch, Lydia (Elderkin) Sixth, 23
Fitch, , m. Chase Seventh, 24
Fleming, B Eighth, 50 51 51
Fleming, Carl Tenth, 51
Fleming, Edith Gertrude Tenth, 51
Fleming, Eleanor I. m. Hunter Ninth, 51 51 52
Fleming, George Ninth, 51
Fleming, George Tenth, 51
Fleming, H. J Eighth, 50 50 51
Fleming, Joh n Seventh , 50
Fleming, Lafayette Ninth, 51
Fleming, Millard F Ninth, 50 51
Fleming, Nanc}' (Hoag) Eighth, 50-
Fleming, N. H., m. Main Eighth, 50 52 52
Fleming, Rachel (Tuttle) Walleston Eighth, 51
Fleming, Ralph Ninth, 50
Fleming, Thomas Ninth, 50
Fleming, Walker Ninth, 50
Fleming, Wallace Ninth, 50 51
Fleming, Zuba (Elderkin) vSeventh, 41 50' 50
Flint, Amelia (Bissell) Eighth, 34
Flint, Lora (Elderkin) Fifth, 20 34
Flint, Sophia, m. Clark Sixth, 34
xii hidex.
Flint, , ni. Norton Ninth, 34
Flood, Flora Belle (Main) Ninth, 52
Flood, Pearl Victoria , Tenth, 53
Foxburg, Carrie A. (Martin) Ninth, 156 157
Foxburg, John Ninth, 157
Franklin, Flora Ninth, 59
Franklin, Jane H. (Elderkin) Eighth, 58
Franklin, John Eighth, 59
Franklin, Walter Ninth, 59
Freeman, Edward Anthony Eighth, 107 108
Freeman, Elmina L. (Elderkin) Seventh, 107 107 108
Freeman, Maria (Chamberlain) Eighth, 108
Freeman, Velonis Seventh, -107
Fuller, Marshall C Eighth, loi
Fuller, Harriet H. (Brewster) Eighth, 76 100 loi
Gardner, Florence Iv Ninth, 56
Gardner, Grace Ninth, 56
Gardner, Harry H Ninth, 56
Gardner, John Wesley Eighth, 56 56
Gardner, Maud Ninth, 56
Gardner, Sarah (Siverly) Eighth, 54 56
Goold, Huldah (Brewster) Fifth, 91
Gordon, Alexander Fifth, 24 *
Gordon, Hannah H., m. Grosvenor Fifth, 23 24
Gordon, Hannah H. (Elderkin) Fifth, 23
Gordon, Harriet, m. Lee : Sixth, 24
Gordon, Maria Sixth, 24
Gray, Charlotte (Elderkin) Fifth, 20 35
Gray, Harriet, m. Grosvenor Sixth, 35
Gray, Mary, m. ist, Bryne; 2d, Gray Sixth, 35
Gray, Mary (Gray) Sixth, 35
Greene, Charles Seventh, 166
Greene, Charles Eighth, 166
Greene, Daniel Eighth, 166
Greene, Lvdia (Kent) Seventh, 165 166
Grosvenor, Hannah H. (Elderkin) Fifth, 23
Grosvenor, Harriet (Gray) Sixth, 35
Grosvenor, Joshua Fifth, 24
Handy, Hannah (Elderkin) Second, 6
Harper, Blanche (Mclntire) Ninth, 55 56 56
Harper, D. R., Jr Ninth, 56
Harrington, C Eighth, 50 53
Heart, Harriet (Norton) Sixth, 134 135 135
Heart, James Seventh, 135
Heart, Julia, m. Heart Seventh, 135
Heart, Sarah A., m. Savage Seventh, 135
Heart, Wm. C Seventh, 135
Hetfield, Alton Norton Ninth, 45
Hetfield, Elbert Vine Ninth, 45
Hetfield, Jane H. (Elderkin) Eighth, 45
Hewlett, Mary W. Barnard (Brewster) Ninth, 96 96
Index. xiii
Hewlett, John Ninth, 96
Hines, Polly (Kent)..., Seventh, 165
Hunter, Eleanor I. (Fleming) Ninth, 51 51 52
Hunter, John '. Ninth, 51 52
Huntington, Annie, ni. Bissell Seventh, 34 34
Huntington, Betsey, m. Johnson Sixth, 24
Huntington, Eunice, m. Able Sixth, 24
Huntington, Harry Sixth, 24
Huntington, Hulda, m. Johnson Sixth, 24
Huntington, Joshua Sixth, 24
Huntington, Judith (Elderkin) Fifth, 20
Huntington, Nancy, m. Bachus Sixth, 34 34
Huntington, Roger Fifth, " 24
Huntington, Susannah (Elderkin) Fifth, 23
Hyde, Alice (Green) Eighth, ' 24
Hyde, Charles S Eighth, 123 124
Hyde, Edward H Eighth, 123
Hyde, Freddie H Eighth, 123
Hyde, George B Eighth, 123 124 124
Hvde, Harrison H vSeventh, 122 122
Hyde, Hattie E Eighth, 123
H%'de, Helen A.,ni. Cox Eighth, 123
Hyde, Martha (Elderkin) Seventh, 107 122 122
Jackson , Arthur .■ Nin th, 83
Jackson, Caroline L. (Rathbun) Eighth, 85 85
Jackson, George Eighth. 81
Jackson, Giles Seventh, 74
(30
Jackson, Giles \V Seventh, x 43 83 84
(§3
Jackson, Hannah (Jennings) Seventh, 83
Jackson, Hannah (Clark) Seventh, 42 74 74
Jackson, Harriet (Elderkin) Sixth, 37 37
Jackson, Harriet, ni. Brown Seventh, 37
Jackson, Harriet, m. Catlin Eighth, 84 86
Jackson, Henry A Eighth, 84 85 85
Jackson, James Sixth, 80
Jackson, James Sixth, 42
Jackson, James Eighth, 84
Jackson, James C Seventh, -^43 80 Si
(80
Jackson, James H Eighth, 81 83 83
(30
Jackson, Jane E., m. Leffingwell Seventh, ■< 43 86 87
(So
Jackson, Kate (Johnson) Eighth, 83
Jackson, Lizzie, m. Morgan Eighth, 84 86
Jacksoii, Lucretia E. (Brewster) Eighth, 76 So 93
Jackson, Mary Eighth, 81
Jackson, Mary A. (Elderkin) Sixth, 30 80
xiv Index.
Jackson, Mary Anue (Elderkin) Sixth,
Jackson, Sarah Atwood Eighth,
Johnson, A. B Ninth,
Johnson, Betsey (Huntington) Sixth,
Johnson, Cora Tenth,
Johnson, Hannah H. (Elderkin) Fifth,
Johnson, Hulda (Huntington) Sixth,
Johnson, L/ora Tenth,
Johnson, Salome, tn. Osgood Sixth,
Johnson, Sarah (Carr) Ninth,
Kelbourne, Lydia (King) Seventh,
Kellogg, Albert Eighth,
Kellogg, Alexander Ninth,
Kellogg, Anna Ninth,
Kellogg, Anna (Lin) Eighth,
Kellogg, Clyde Ninth,
Kellogg, Daniel Dy'r Eighth,
Kellogg, Emma Grace Ninth,
Kellogg, Frank Ninth,
Kellogg, Freddie Ninth,
Kellogg, Hiram Seventh,
Kellogg, Hiram C Eighth,
Kellogg, Jennie Ninth,
Kellogg, John T Eighth,
Kellogg, Julia Ann, m. Morey Eighth,
Kellogg, Julia S. (Elderkin) Seventh,
Kellogg, Lily Mary Ninth,
Kellogg, Lorinda F., m. Post Eighth,
Kellogg, Marcia C Eighth,
Kellogg, Mary Ninth,
Kellogg, Phebe (Shaver) Eighth,
Kellogg, Ray Ninth,
Kellogg, Susan E., m. Comstock Eighth,
Kellogg, Ulisses H Eighth,
Kellogg, Wm. A Ninth,
Kellogg, William E Eighth
Kent, Ara W Seventh,
Kent, Charlotte T. (Greene) Seventh,
Kent, Doll}-, m. King Seventh,
Kent, George Seventh,
Kent, Joseph Seventh,
Kent, Lydia, m, Greene Seventh.
Kent, Nancy, m. Wilcox Seventh,
Kent, Polly, m. Hines Seventh,
Kent, Sam'l Brazil Seventh,
Kimmel, Allene A. (Pardee) Eighth,
Kimmel, James Eighth,
King, Albert Ninth,
King, Benj amin Seventh ,
King, Benjamin Ninth,
King, Clara D Ninth,
37
42
42
74
158
24
15H
23
24
15S
24
15H
154
46
47
47
47
47
47
47
46
47
47
47
45
46
46
7H
47
46
48
46
47
41
45
46
47
46
46
47
47
47
46
49
49
46
46
46
49
46
165
165
166
165
154
155
165
165
i6-^
165
166
165
165
165
165
144
147
147
160
154
163
163
165
159
Index. XV
King, Clarissa (Schermerhorn) Eighth,
King, Dolly (Kent) vSeventh,
King, Dolly Ninth,
King, Edith A., ni. Edwards Ninth,
King, Eli W Eighth,
Kent, EHsha vSeventh,
King, Eliza, m. Carr F;ighth,
King, Elizabeth (Clark ) vSi xth,
King, Ella G. (Sage) Eighth,
King, Frank R Ninth,
King, George Eighth,
King, Harriet R. (Martin) Eighth,
King, Hiram Seventh,
King, James Seventh,
King, Jane A., m Martin Eighth,
King, John Eighth,
King, Laura (Pendleton) vSeventh,
King, Laura A. (Bentley) Eighth,
King, Laura A., m. Shattuck Eighth,
King, Linuie A Ninth,
King, Lois, m. Elderkin Eighth,
King, Louisa L Ninth,
King, Lucy, m. is , Carl ; 2d, Bentley Eighth,
King, Lydia, m. Kelbourue Seventh,
King, Lyman Eighth,
King, Mary M. (Parsons) Eighth,
King, Nora (Walker) ...Eighth,
King, Noraian Seventh,
King, Sally (Walker) Sixth.
King, Sally, m Pendleton Seventh,
King, Susan, m Bentley Seventh,
King, Vinal H Eighth,
King, Wanton Sixth,
King, Wanton Seventh,
King, Ward Sixth,
King, Ward, Jr Seventh,
King, Willard Eighth,
King, WMlliam Eighth,
Ladd, Ruby (Brewster) Seventh,
Lee, Alphonzo Seventh,
Lee, Daniel Seventh,
Lee, Erastus Seventh,
Lee, Hrrriet (Gordon) vSixth,
Lee. James Sixth,
Lee, James Seventh,
Lee, Lydia (Walker) Sixth,
Lee, William Seventh,
Leffingwell, Albert Eighth,
Leffingwell, Arthur Eighth,
Leffingwell, Elisha Seventh,'
Leffingwell, Elisha Dyer Plighth,
160
161
165
154
1,55
160
159
159
160
163
165
165
'(>5
155
158
'58
34
164
159
"55
'59
154
'54
155
155
15,=;
160
160
163
164
162
162
155
162
162
162
155
60
64
164
155
161
161
■54
155
159
165
160
'59
154
i3«
154
154
154
163
164
152
154
154
'52
154
154
155
155
155
162
162
92
139
139
139
24
'38
139
13S
'39
139
«7
8S
88
87
87
86
87
88
XVI Index.
Leffiugwell, Eliza (Nicola) Eighth, 89
Leffingwell, JamesJ Eighth,
Leffiugwell, Jane E. (Jackson) Seventh,
Leffingwell, Mannie P. (Parke) Eighth,
Leffingwell, Mary Anna Ninth,
Leffingwell, Mary C. (Hathaway) Eighth,
Leffingwell, William Eighth,
Littlefield, Alathea (Elderkin) vSixth,
Loomis, Jerusha (Brewster) Seventh,
Lyman, Lydia M. (Brewster) Seventh,
Mclntire, Blanche, m. Harper Ninth,
Mclntire, Caroline (Siverly) Eighth,
Mclntire, Ida May Ninth,
Mclntire, J. Watson Eighth,
McKee, Albert Eighth,
McKee, Susan Alzina Vosburg (Elderkin). Eighth,'
McQueen, Amelia D. (Pardee) Eighth,
McQueen, Bissie A Ninth,
McQueen, Chas. E Eighth,
McQueen, Guy H Ninth, '
Main, Flora Belle, m. ist. Flood; 2d, Brush..Ninth,
Main, Florence L Ninth,
Main, John J Eighth.
Main, Lafayette M Ninth,
Main, Lewilhn B Ninth,
Main, N. H. (Fleming) Eighth,
Maloy, Arloa A. (Pardee) Eighth,'
Maloy, John A Ninth,
Maloy, William B Eighth,
Martin, Adda R. (Oakes) Ninth, '
Martin, Carrie A., m. Foxburg Ninth,
Martin, Charles E Ninth,
Martin, Frank L Ninth,
Martin, Jane A. (King) Eighth,
Martin, Lester J Eighth,
Martin, Marie Tenth,
Martin, Willis A ; Ninth,'
Morey, Alice L., m. Slayton Ninth,
Morey, Ann Vernetta Ninth,
Morey, Edward M.. Eighth,
Morey, Julia Ann (Kellogg' Eighth,
Morey, Olive Lovina, m Chapman Ninth,
Morgan, Geo. B ;Eighth,
Morgan, Henry Ninth,
Morgan, Lizzie (Jackson) Eighth,
Morgan , Mabel Ninth,
Moseley, Dunham Seventh,
Nash, Abigail (Walker) Seventh,
Neims, Anna (Strong) Seventh,
87
.^0
4.S
86
87
1 80
89
89
88
87
89
89
23
92
93
92
55
56
56
54
55
55
55
56
55
55
60
58
60
144
145
146
146
145
146
146
52
53
53
52
52
52
52
52
50
52
144
147
147
147
156
156
156
157
1.56
156 .
156
155
155
155
1.56
156
156
157
47
47
47
47
46
47
47
48
86
86
86
84
86
86
43
139
43
Index.
xvii
134
136
134
134
137
134
Norton, Achsah ( ) Fourth
Norton, Adelia M. (Atwood) Sixth
Norton, Adelia M Seventh, 136
Norton, Albert E Seventh, 137
Norton, Alice .Seventh, 136
Norton, Amanda Seventh, 136
Norton, Betsey Sixth
Norton, Edward Sixth'
Norton, Edward W Seventh
Norton, Elizabeth (Mason) Second,' "" i-j-
Norton, Elizabeth (Newberv) Sixth, ' i^6
Norton, Elizabeth '. .Seventh, 136
Norton, Elizabeth M Seventh, \ifi
Norton, Eunice (Cowls) Fourth, '
Norton, Eunice Fifth
Norton, George Sixth,
Norton, George Seventh, 136
Norton, Harriet, m. Heart Sixth, 114 i-: j^-r
Norton, Henrietta Seventh, 136
Norton, Henry Sixth, 1^,4 i:;6 117
Norton, Henry H Seventh, i'^6
Norton, Hiram Sixth, 134
Norton, Ida Seventh, \-^-
Norton, Jane Seventh, 136
Norton, Jane Martha Seventh, 137
Norton, Jedediah Fourth, 133 134
Norton , Jedediah 2d Fifth, 1^4
Norton, John Second, 133
Norton, John Seventh, 136
134
134
134
134
Norton, Josiah Fifth,
Norton, Lydia, m. Thompson Fifth'
Norton, M'ary A. (Tuttle) Sixth', "^ 136
Norton, Mary A Seventh
137
Norton, Nancy, m Elderkin Sixth, 134 135
Norton, Nettie Seventh, 137
Norton, Philip Sixth, 134 136 136
Norton, Phcebe (Edwards) Fifth, 134
Norton, Rebecca (Neil) Third, 13-,
Norton, Rebecca, m. Wright Fifth,' n4 134
Norton, Ruth, m. Upson Fifth', i'-,4
Norton, Samuel 1st Fifth,' 134
Norton, Samuel 2d Fifth,' 1^,4 134 135
Norton, Samuel 4th Seventh, i\6
Norton, Samuel Seventh, 136
Norton, Sarah Seventh, 136
Norton, Thomas First, 13^
Norton, Thomas 2d Second, 13^ 1^3
Norton, Thomas 3d Third, 133 133 133
Norton, William Sixth, 1^,4
Norton, (Flint) Ninth, 34
Osgood, Salome (Johnson) Sixth, 24
xviii Index.
Pardee, Addison A Eighth, 144
Pardee, Adelaide L., m. Dunn Eighth, ■ 144 147
Pardee, Adelbert Eighth, 144
Pardee, Adelia E Eighth, 144
Pardee, Aldaman Eighth, 144
Pardee, Alice L., m. Tucker Eighth, 144 146
Pardee, Allene A., m. Kimmel Eighth, 144 147
Pardee, Amelia D,, m. ist, Ellis ; 2d, Mc-
Queen Eighth, 144 145' 146
Pardee, Arloa A., m. Maloy Eighth, 144 147
Pardee, Augustin H Eighth, 144
Pardee, Averry C Eighth, 144
Pardee, Frank Eighth, 121
Pardee, Frank Wilcox Ninth, 121
Pardee, Harriet (Elderkin) Eighth, 118 121 121
Pardee, Horace Seventh, 144 144
Pardee, Mary Elizabeth Ninth, 121
Pardee, Rachel (Walker) Seventh, 141 144 145
Patterson, Alexander A Eighth, 143 144
Patterson, Arloa (Walker) Eighth, 142 143
Patterson, Frank C Ninth, 144
Patterson, George W Ninth, 144
Pearse, Emma L,. (De Long) Seventh, 151
Peas, Cora Ninth, 60
Peas, Edvv'ard Ninth, 60
Peas, George Eighth, 60
Peas, John Ninth, 60
Peas, Mary E. (Elderkin) Eighth, 58 60
Pendleton, vSally (King) Seventh, 154
Perkins, Charlotte (Clark) Sixth, 34
Perkins, Mary (Elderkin) Sixth, 23
Phelps, Harriet E. (Elderkin) Eighth, 72 73
Phelps, Ivucretia (Elderkin) Sixth, 23
Pond, Annie (Elderkin) Sixth, 106 106
Post, Loiinda F. (Kellogg) Eighth, 46
Prince, Patience (Brewster) Second, 90
Reed, Ephriam Carpenter Seventh, 79
Reed, Helen Amelia ^ Eighth, 79
Reed, Louisa E. (Clark) Seventh, 42 79
Reed, Louisa Mary Eighth, 79
Reed, Mary Louisa, m. Clark Eighth, 79 80
Ripley, Mary M. (Walker) Eighth, 142
Roberts, Charles N Ninth. 75
Roberts, Clark ...Eighth, 75 75
Roberts, David L Seventh, 74
Roberts, Ella Ninth, 75
Roberts, Ellen O Eighth, 74
Roberts, Flora (Allen) Eighth, 50 53
Roberts, Glendower Eighth, 74
Roberts, Hannah (Clark) Seventh, 42 74 74
Roberts, Jane Eighth, 74
Index.
Roberts, John Eighth, 53
Roberts, L,ewis C Ninth,
Roberts, L,inscott Ninth,
Roberts, Lizzie (Linscott) Eighth,
Roberts, Mary Anne (Clark) Seventh,
Roberts, Mary Anne Eighth,
Roberts, Mary Otteline Ninth,
Roberts, Roderick Eighth,
Roberts, Willis H. Ninth,
Rockwell, Viletta (Elderkiu) Eighth,
Sanford, Aulelus M Eighth,
Sanford, Charles Elderkin Ninth,
vSanford, Harriet (Elderkin) , Seventh,
Sanford, Lillie C Ninth,
Service, Sarah Jane (Elderkin) Eighth,
Shattuck, Dolly Ninth,
Shattuck, Flos Ninth,
Shattuck, Jerome B Eighth,
Shattuck, John F Ninth,
Shattuck, Laura A. (King) Eighth,
Shattuck, Nine M Ninth,
Shattuck, Plinna Ninth,
Shurtliff, Nancy (Elderkin) vSixth,
Siverly, Albert Eighth,
vSiverly, Caroline, ni. Mclutire Eighth,
Siverly, Clarissa M. (Elderkin) Seventh,
Siverly, Emily Eighth,
Siverly, Hamilton P^ighth,
Siverly, Lucy L. (Dimond) Eighth,
Siverly, Philip H Seventh,
Siverly, Sarah, m. Gardner P<iglith,
Siverly, Walter Eighth,
Slayton, Alice L. (Morey) Ninth,
Slayton, Edward A Tenth,
vSlayton, Herman H Ninth,
Slayton, Minnie F Tenth,
Slayton, Sarah L Tenth,
Smith, Albert Ward Ninth,
Smith, Biua Mac Ninth,
Smith, Evie Ninth,
Smith, Frances E. (Elderkiu) Eighth,
Smith, Horace Eighth,
Smith, Hoyt F Ninth,
Smith, Phebe S. (Elderkin) Eighth,
Smith, Thomas ICighth,
Smith, Wni Elderkin Ninth,
Stacy, Almira (Walker) Seventh,
Staniford, James Seventh,
Staniford, Julianna (Elderkin) Sixth,
Stetson, Sarah (Brewster) Fourth,
Stone, Milton D Eighth,
XIX
75
75
75
42
75
74
75
74
/.■)
57
124
124
'25
107
124
125
72
162
162
162
162
162
155
162
162
162
162
23
54
54
55
55
41
53
54
54
55
54
55
54
54
54
56
54
55
55
47
47 •
48
48
48
48
59
59
59
108
112
112
161
162
58
59
59
112
I3«
43
37
43
43
91
71
XX Index.
Stone, Minnie B. (Elderkin) Eighth, 6i 71 71
Strong, Anna, ni Neinis Seventh,
Strong, Ivucy (Elderkin) vSixth,
Swift, Mariah (Elderkin) Eighth,
Tanner, Anna (Walker) vSixth,
Tanner, Ira Seventh,
Tanner, James Seventh,
Tanner, Jemima, m. Boyntoii Seventh,
Tanner, John vSeven th.
Tanner, Lydia, m. Wilcox Seventh,
Tanner, Nichols
Tanner, Sally, m. Weatherl}- Seventh,
Tanner, Thomas Sixth,
Tappin, Sally (Walker) vSeventli,
Terry, Vina C (Eldexkin) Pvighth,
Town, Charlotte M. (Clark) Eighth,
Town, Otteline, m. Davis Ninth,
Town, Salem Eighth,
Tncker, Alice L. (Pardee) Eighth,
Tucker, Ella E Ninth,
Tucker, Eugene N Ninth,
Tucker, Ethelyn V Ninth,
Tucker, Isaac N Eighth,
Tucker, Josiah D Ninth,
Upson, Ruth (Norton) Fifth,
Vansise, Maritta (Elderkin) Eighth,
Vernon, Anna (Clark) Sixth,
Vosburg, Mary A. (Elderkin) Eighth,
Vosburg, Jerry Eighth,
Walker, Abigail, m. Nash vSeventh,
Walker, Alene C Eighth,
Walker, Almira, m. Stacy vSeventh,
Walker, Amelia (Hays) Sixth, 140 141
Walker, Anna, m. Tanner Sixth,
Walker, Arloa, m. Patterson Eighth,
Walker, Augustin H i Seventh,
Walker. Carl D Ninth,
Walker, Ceqil E Eighth,
Walker, Charles Eighth,
Walker, Charley L Ninth,
Walker, Clara Seventh,
Walker, Clarence. Eighth,
Walker, Clarinda Seventh,
Walker, Clarrie ( ) Sixth,
Walker, Cornelia, m. Elderkin Seventh,
Walker, C. R. (Barker) Seventh,
Walker, Daniel Seventh,
Walker, Daniel H Seventh, 141 142 142
Walker, Denzil D Seventh, 141 141
Walker, Dewey , Seventh,
Walker, Dewey Seventh,
61
71
43
Zl
57
I3«
139
139
139
139
140
140
139
139
140
140
140
139
139
J 39
139
72
73
7«
79
7«
144
146
147
147
146
146
146
134
57
34
5«
60
139
151
138
140
i3»
139
142
143
141
151
150
149
149
142
143
I3«
142
139
13H
141
151
139
141
142
141
139
139
Index.
Walker, Edmond D Eighth id2 m
Walker, Edward .?e?en?h, ^9 ''''
Walker, Ella L Ei'^hth
Walker, Ello (Curtis) Eighth'
Walker, Ehua J. (Spencer) Eighth'
Walker, Elsa (Greene) Seventh, 142
.^^ancei-- EJveneM Eighth, 151 ^
,;.,,' ^^""ah Seventh, nq
Waker, Harley Eighth, 1^2
\\alker, Harriet Seventh, ^o
Walker, James Fifth
Walker, James ■..'.'..'. Sixth,
XXI
151
149
150
138
139
Uaker, James Seventh, 13S
,;.,,' J""™^^ Seventh, 1159
Walker, James H Eighth. 142 ,43
,^}A^''''' J^"^ Seventh, 139
Wa ker, John Sixth, 13S
}\ alker, Julia Seventh
139
139
Walker, Leon E... Eighth,' 149 150 150
Walker, Lois ( Sixth t,8 ^
138
139
) Sixth,
u alker, Lorane Seventh
Walker, Louisa H. (Freeman). Seventh' ici
Walker, Lydia, m. Lee Sixth, ' 13S 119
Walker, Mariah Seventh, 1^,9
Uaker, Mary E Seventh. 141 141
Walker, Mary E. (Bixler) E'o-hth 14^
Walker, Mary M. (DeLong) Seventh, 151 149 14S
Walker, Mary M., m. Ripley Eighth.
Walker, Nathaniel Seventh
W^alker, Nellie A. (Hyde) Ninth, '
Walker, Nelson Seventh,
Walker, Nicholas Seventh,' .,^
Walker, Polly, m. Beckwith Sixth, 138 140
Waker, Rachel, m. Pardee Seventh, 141 144 14=
Walker, Ransom Seventh, 139
Walker, Rosa, m. Wright Eighth, 142 142 14:1
142
139
143
139
139
Walker
Roy Curtis Ninth,
149
139
Wa ker, Sally, m. King Sixth, 138 154
Walker, Sally Seventh, 139
Walker, Sally, m. Tappin Seventh, 139
W alker, Samantha Seventh, 141
Walker, vSamuel Sixth, ' 13S
Walker, Samuel Seventh, 139
Walker, Sarah (Shaplev) Fifth 138
Walker, Sarah .'. Seventh, 1:59
Walker, Scovel Seventh, 13S
Walker, Shapley Sixth, 13S 138
Walker, Simeon Seventh, 139
Walker, Sophia (Hawkins) Seventh, 142
xxii Index.
Walker, Sylvenus Seventh,
Walker, Thomas D Sixth,
Walker, Willard Seventh,
Walker, Willard Seventh,
Walker, Willard Seventh,
Walker, William Seventh,
Walker, William Seventh,
Walker, William Seventh,
Warren, Ida Lois (Elderkin) Eighth,
Warren, Laura Blanche Ninth,
Warren, Murray H Eighth,
Warren, Murray Heller Ninth,
Weatherly, Sally (Tanner) Seventh,
White, Adda Dell (Elderkin) Eighth,
White, Daniel Second,
White, Dyer Fifth,
White, Elisha Fifth,
White, Eunice Fifth,
White, Hannah Fifth,
White, Hulda Fifth,
White, John Fourth,
White, John Third,
White, John Fifth,
White, Lydia, m. Elderkin Fifth,
White, Mary (Dyer) Fourth,
White, Mary -. Fifth,
White, Myra, m. Chamberlain Sixth,
White, Nathaniel First,
White, Sarah Fifth,
White, Stephen Fourth,
White, vSusannah Fifth,
Whitehill, Charles Freemont Ninth,
Whitehill, Mino Pearl Ninth,
Whitehill, Rhoda C. (Elderkin) Eighth,
Whitehill, Z. T Eighth,
Wilcox, Emmons T Eighth,
Wilcox, Frankie Elderkin Ninth,
Wilcox, Lydia (Tanner) Seventh,
Wilcox, Nancy (Kent) Seventh,
Wilcox, Susie G. (Elderkin) Eighth,
Wilson, Evie Kingsbury (Elderkin) Ninth,
Wright, Chester O Eighth,
Wright, Cyrus Ninth,
Wright, Matta Ninth,
Wright, Norton Sixth,
Wright, Rebecca (Norton) Fifth,
Wright, Rosa (Walker) Eighth,
139
I3H
140
140
i3«
139
139
139
139
141
149
147
61
69
70
69
69
69
69
139
139
72
30
27
27
27
27
27
27
30
26
28
30
27
127
13^^
36
26
27
27
30
27
30
26
26
27
70
70
61
70
70
70
70
120
120
121
140
140
165
118
120
120
112
142
143
143
143
134
134
134
142
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