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Names of Citizens
Who Assisted and Contributed Toward the Publication of the History of Schoharie
County, With Personal Statistics.

WRIGHT

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Becker Daniel, p o Gallupville, farmer, 300 acres, born in county in 1829. Father, Jacob becker, was born in 1782, died in 1867; wife Elizabeth Spatlesholts, of county, born in 1788, married in 1809, died in 1878; children thirteen, living nine.

Becker David, p o Gallupville, farmer, 30 acres, born in county in 1799; wife Elizabeth Salsbury, of county, born in 1805, married in 1822; children six.

Becker David R., farmer, 110 acres, born in Wright in 1834, has been assessor; wife Mary Becker, of county, born in 1840, married in 1863; children six. Parents, George and Elizabeth (Hiltz) Becker. Grandfather, William Becker, was born on farm now occupied by David R., which then contained 400 acres, and was purchased before the Revolution.

Becker Gideon E., p o Gallupville.

Becker Jown W., p o Gallupville, farmer, 102 acres, born in county in 1826; wife Elizabeth M., daughter of Jacob and Hannah Hiltsley, of county, born in 1830, married in 1849; children one - David E. parents, David and Elizabeth (Salsbury) Becker. David E. was born in county in 1851; wife Julia Sears, of county, married in 1878.

Becker Minor, p o West Berne, farmer, born in county in 1829, has been town collector; wife Elizabeth Sternbergh, of Albany county, married in 1841; children six.

Blanchard Levi, p o Gallupville, farmer, born in county in 1835; wife Cordelia Rider, of county, born in 1840, married in 1862; children three - ward, Eugene, and Mary B. Parents, Lebious and Rhoda (Duel) Blanchard. Grandfather, Abner Duel, was born in Rhode Island in 1755, came to county in 1797, died in 1857.

Chesebro Sherman, p o Gallupville, farmer, born in Albany county in 1839, settled in county in 1842; wife Sallie Armstrong, of Albany county, born in 1839, married in 1858; children three - Andrew A., Ambrosa, and J. W. Father, Ambrosa Chesebro.

Cullings Peter, p o Gallupville.

Davidson Samuel, p o Gallupville.

Davis Samuel, p o Gallupville, 120 acres, born in county in 1833, has been supervisor; wife Mary Gage, of Tioga county, married in 1856. Father, peter Davis, of county, born in 1787, died January 15, 1863; wife Margaret Young, of Albany county, born in 1798, married in 1816, died April 15, 1876.

Dearing Elias, p o Gallupville, farmer, 168 acres, born in county in 1820; wife Margaret, daughter of David and Elizabeth Becker, born in 1822, married in 1844; children one - Elmina, born in 1847. Parents, Frederick and catharine Dearing, born in Duchess county in 1775, came to county in 1783, died in 1869.

Devoe Jacob I., p o Gallupville, farmer, 160 acres, born in Albany county in 1803, settled in county in 1832, has been assessor; wife Polly Tigert, of Albany county, born in 1805, married in 1823; children four - Amos, born in 1828, Catharine in 1837, Elizabeth in 1842, and Morgan in 1846.

Dominic John J., p o Gallupville, farmer, born in county in 1841, has been member of assembly, and supervisor; wife Anna E. Zimmer, born in county in 1843, married in 1863; children two - Eloise and Neil. Parents, Peter and Elizabeth (Campbell) Dominic.

Frink Eugene, p o Gallupville, farmer, 220 acres, born in county in 1842; wife sarah Flansburgh, of county, born in 1845, married in 1870; children two - Parents, Charles and Maria Frink, of county.

Frink Jacob, p.o. Gallupville, farmer, 216 acres, born in county in 1828; first wife Harriet Zimmer, of county, married in 1862, died 1871; children two-Charles and Albert; second wife Sophia Zimmer of county, married in 1872. Father Charles Fink. owned and run the Gallup mill previous to 1838.

Flansburgh Henry, p. o. Gallupville, retired farmer, owns and operates a custom and saw mill on Fox creek, first first mill was built about 50 years ago, and the present one a few years since by Gallup & Wheeler, born in Albany county, August 26, 1814, settled in county in 1838, wife Jeanette Rosenkrans, of Albany county, married in 1837; six children.

Frink Jabez, p o Gallupville.

Gallup Charles, p o Gallupville, undertaker, born in county in 1842, has been justice f peace and town clerk; wife Christina A. Becker, of county, married in 1864; children two. Father, Thomas J. Gallup, born in Connecticut, came to county in 1813, died 1836.

Griffeth David O., p o Quaker Street, farmer 94 acres, born in county in 1844; wife Mellisa Harden, of Schenectady county, married in 1867, children four-Ada L., born in 1869, Horace S., born in 1871, Florence and Flora (twins) born in 1876. Father Stephen Griffeth, born in Schenectady county in 1811, came to county in 1838; wife Susan Soules, born in Montgomery county in 1816; children two-Amanda M. born 1835, and David O., in 1844.

Haverly Theodore, p o Gallupville, farmer , born in county in 1835, has been town collector; wife Nancy Rickard, of county, born 1844, married in 1860; children three. Parents Jacob I. And Catharine Haverly, the latter a daughter of Ira and Catharine Rickard.

Haverly Jacob I., p o Gallupville, farmer 340 acres, orn in Albany county, June 8, 1809, settled in county in 1814; wife Catharine Rickard, of county, born in 1814, married January 30, 1832; children nine. Father, Christjohn Haverly, of Albany county, settled in county in 1816, died in 1865, aged 77 years; wife Hannah Haverly, married in 1808, died in 1867, aged 79 years.

Hill John S., p o Gallupville, farmer 120 acres, born in county in 1830; wife Mary E. Clykeman, born in 1840, married in 1856; children eleven.

Hotaling Dr. John, p o Gallupville, physician, and surgeon, was graduated from Albany Medical College in 1863, born in Bethlehem, Albany county, in 1837, settled in county in 1863; wife Selind E. Zeh, of county, born in 1842, married in 1864; children two.

Hunting Fletcher, p o Gallupville, farmer 90 acres, born in county in 1832, wife Jane VanAuken , of Albany county, married in 1856; children three-Estella, Viola, born in Illinois, and Mary L., born in Albany county, father Joseph, was a son of Joseph Hunting, who was born in Long Island, and settled in county in 1770.

Hunting Ambrose R., p o Gallupville, farmer born in Wright in 1833, has been school commissioner and supervisor; first wife Amanda Severson, of Albany county, born in 1837, married in 1859, died 1865; children two-William j., and Edward F.; second wife Melissa Northrup of county, born in 1852, married in 1869, children one- Florence A., born in 1880. Father Joseph H. Hunting, of county.

Hunting Joseph, p o Gallupville, born in county, in 1806; wife Mary A. Chesebro, of Albany county, born in 1811, married in April, 1829; children two-Fletcher and Ambrose R. Father Joseph Hunting, of Long Island, settled in county in 1800, died 1845.

Kelsch Jacob, p o Gallupville, general merchant, born in Germany in 1833, settled in county in 1854, has been justice of peace and town clerk; wife Susan Kniskern, of county, married in 1868; children one-George W.

Markham Prof. C. E., prfessor of music, born in Fulton in 1843. Father Alden Markham, of Ostego county, born in 1817, came to county in 1840, died 1866; wife Catharine D. Cook, of county, born in 1824, married in 1842, died in 1864; children four-C.E., Asher, born in 1848, Luther in 1851, and Libbie in 1857. 

Martin Peter, p o Gallupville, farmer, 110 acres, born in county in 1830; wife Melinda Schell, of county, born in 1841, married in 1859, children one-Bertha N. Father, John Maritn, born in Albany county in 1800, came t county 1803, died in 1861; wife Hannah Zimmer, of county.

Mattice James, p o Gallupville.

McDonnel Benjamin, p o Gallupville, farmer, 43 acres, born in Albany county February 19, 1810, settled in county in 1835; wife Sallie Forsythe, of county, born May 19, 1819, married in 1838; children one- Oliver, born in 1839, is a watch and clock repairer; wife Fannie A. Johnson, of Greene county, married in 1870; children one Frank J.

Packard Sauel T., p o Gallupville, born in Grafton, New Hampshire, in 1807, settled in county in 1832; first wife Julia A. Jones, died; second wife Phebe Shafer, of county, married in 1858.

Palmer George E., p o Gallupville, born in Albany county in 1834, settled in county in 1864, married February 4, 1858.

Plank Oliver F., p o Gallupville, dealer in hardware and farming implements, born in Wright in 1837, has been postmaster; first wife Emily A. Hubble, of county, born in 1840, married in 1861, died in 1873, children one-Edwin; second wife Mart West, of county, married in 1875; children one-Kate. Father, James Plank, born in Greene county, settled in county at an early day, and died in 1874.

Plugh Jacob H., p o Gallupville, born in Albany county June 24, 1821, settled in county in 1841; wife Christina McCarty, of county, born in a830, married January 1, 1842; children two-Granville, born October, 1853, and John M., born in 1854. Parents, John and Margaret (Svble) Plaugh.

Posson Chester, p o Gallupville, farmer, 229 acres, born in county in 1821, has been supervisor and assessor; wife Dorothy Zimmer, of county, born in 1823, married in 1845; children four-Melinda, Emma, Wesley and Etta. Father, Peter Posson, of Dutchess county; wife Ann West, of county. Wesley Posson was born in 1847; wife Sarah, daughter of Lyman Baker, of county, married in 1868; children three-Edwin, Fanny, and Ellis.

Posson Harvey L., p o Gallupvillle, farmer, born in county, in 1854; wife Betsey E. Hulbert, of county, born in 1855, married in 1878[ children one-Effa. Parents, Rufus and Mary J. (Lemon) Posson. 

Rickard George E., farmer, 340 acres, born in county in 1812, died March 19, 1880 first wife Hannah Haverly, died leaving four children; second wife Louisa Snyder, of county, born 1820, married June 27, 1847; children eight.

Righter William H., farmer, 135 acres, born in Columbia county in 1836, settled in county in 1837; wife Sophia M., daughter of John and Elizabeth Miller, of the county, born in 1840, married in 1860; children three-Henrietta, Libbie, and John S. Parents, Stickle and Polly Richter, of Columbia county,

Righter Jonas, p o Quaker Street, farmer 157 acres, born in Columbia county in 1833, settled in county in 1837; wife Elizabeth Hayes, of county, born in 1836, married in 1864; children three-Gertrude, William and Mary E. Parents, Stickle and Polly Richter, of Columbia county.

Righter John S., p o Gallupville.

Schell Daniel, p o Gallupville, farmer 120 acres, born in county in 1811; wife Margaret Steiner, of Albany county, born in 1822, married in 1841, died in 1866; children five. Parents, Peter and Sophia Schell.

Schell David, p o Gallupville, farmer, and runs saw-mill, born in Wright, in 1801; wife Hannah, daughter of David Becker, born in 1802, married July, 1821, died October 7, 1880; children eight, living five-Seneca L., Sophia, Margaret, and Milinda. Father, Peter Schell. Grandparents came from Germany in the early days.

Schell Simeon, p o Gallupville, retired gentleman, born in county in 1831; wife Julia A. Sand, married in 1861; children one-a son. Father, William N., son of Frederick Schell.

Schoolcraft Peter p., p o Gallupville, retired farmer, 170 acres, has been member of assembly; wife Christina Becker, of county, born in 1815, married in 1835; children four-Amanda M., Eve M, Sherman M., and Ida May.

Stephens Ira, p o Gallupville, stone mason, born in Wright in 1827, has been town collector; wife Alida H. Sheldon, of Schenectady county, born in 1832, married in 1852; children six. Parents, Eliphet and Maria Stephens; children fifteen-of whom Ira was the youngest. Grandparents were from Stonington Connecticut.

Swann Miner, p o Gallupville, farmer born in Albany county in 1834, settled in county in 1844, has held several town offices; wife Catharine Zimmer, of county, born in 1835, married in 1856; children one-John A., born in 1877. Father, John Swan, of Albany county, born in 1793, came to county in 1844, died in January, 1876; wife Mary Coe, born in 1792, married in 1818, children two- Minor, and Peter born in 1819.

Treddenyer William, p o Gallupville, farmer 96 acres, born in Germany in 1819, settled in county in 1840; wife Margaret Bush, of county, born in 1835; children three-William H., born in 1857, Celia, in 1861, and Elmer, in 1873.

Walden Hiram, p o Gallupville, retired gentleman, born in county in 1828; wife Elmira D. Zimmer, of county, married in 1880. Father, came to county in 1805, died in 1880; wife Sophia Dominac, of county, born in 1802, married in 1822.

Weidman Peter I., p o Gallupville, farmer 92 acres, born in Albany county in 1815, settled in county ion 1818; wife Edith Hotaling, of Albany county, born in 1820, married in 1841; children two-Daniel, born in 1842, and Albert, born in 1851; wife Elizabeth Weidman, died in 1847.

Zeh Dr. Ira, physician and surgeon, born in Albany county in 1820, died in 1872; wife Christina Litebrant of county, born in 1829, married in September, 1851; children three-Anna M., Lama, and Edgar. Peter and Elizabeth (Zeh) Litebrant, parents of Christina.

Zeh Alfred, p o Gallupville, general custom miller, born in Albany county, in 1835, settled in county in 1836; Wife Rebecca Holenbeck, of county, married in 1862; children two-Minnie, born in 1864, and Clarence, born in 1873. Mill is located on Fox's creek, is 2 1/2 stories, 40 by 40 feet, has four run of stone, 75 horse power, and is a first class mill.

Zimmer Peter F., dealer in stoves, tin, and hardware, born in county in 1825, has been town clerk; first wife M. J. Chamberlin, of Rensselaer county, married in 1857, died in 1868; children one-a daughter; second wife Anna F. Zeh, married in 1870.

Zimmer John G., farmer, 200 acres, born in county in 1792; wife Margaret Bassler, of county, born in 1794, married in 1815; children five, living two-Elmira and Livina. Great-grandfather, Jacob Zimmer, was born in Germany, settled in county at an early date, and was the owner of Lawyer ans Zimmer patent. 

Zimmer John J., p o Gallupville, farmer born in county in 1825; wife Christina N. Zimmer, of county, married in 1861; children six. Parents John and Elizabeth (Schoolcraft) Zimmer. Christina was daughter of Adam P. and Catharine Zimmer.

Zimmer John A., p o West Berne, farmer, 117 acres, born in county in 1821; wife Harriet Houghtailing, of county, born in 1825, married in 1842; children three-Rebecca, Minor G., nad Ada. Minor G. was born in 1858; wife Evalina Zimmer, born in 1861, married in 1880.

Zimmer Jacob N., p o Gallupville, farmer and horse farrier, born in county June 30, 1814, has been justice of peace and justice of sessions; wife Leah, daughter of David and Elizabeth Rickard, born in 1818, married in 1835, died November 11, 1864; children thirteen, living twelve. Father John Jost Zimmer, born in county in 1784; wife Magdalene Warner. Grandfather, Adam Zimmer, was a Revolutionary soldier.

Zimmer Minor, p o Gallupville, farmer, 230 acres, born in Wright in 1832, has been collector of town; wife Hannah E. Becker, of county, born in 1835, married in 1853; children two-Austin V., born in 1855, married Emma Marsellis, of county; and Manfred. Parents, John W. and Catharine Zimmer.

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