Jean

Jean married Hugh Gragg about 1734. Hugh (son of Mr. Gragg) was born about 1701 in Northern Ireland; died on 21 Mar 1791 in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64540479/john-gragg

John married Jennet Wilson about 1755. Jennet (daughter of Hugh Wilson and Margaret Cochran) was born in 1728 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 9 Jan 1796 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Christian Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barbara married John Wilson about 1758. John (son of Hugh Wilson and Margaret Cochran) was born about 1730. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married William Lakin, Jr. on 2 Feb 1758 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. William (son of William Lakin and Mariam Erwin) was born on 22 May 1732 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1816 in Hancock, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Memoirs of the generals, commodores, and other commanders who distinguished ... By Thomas Wyatt Philadelphia MDCCCXLVIII

pages 113-128

"GEN. JAMES MILLER.

".....Of the four who went to Peterborough, James, the father of General Miller, was the twin brother of William, and for many years they improved their land in common and divided the produce. He married Catherine Gragg, the first child baptized in Peterborough. She was the daughter of Hugh Gragg, who also came to America from the north of Ireland, and settled in Groton, Massachusetts, but subsequently removed to Peterborough, when his daughter Catherine was a child of about eight or nine years of age. James Miller and his wife, Catherine Gragg, had four sons, Hugh, Samuel, James and Jacob; and three daughters, Jane, Mary and Catherine: of these, James, the subject of this memoir, was the third son..."

Family/Spouse: Lieutenant James Miller. James was born in 1738 in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; died on 21 Nov 1825; was buried in Old Street Cemetery, Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Jan 1776; American Revolution (US) Capt Robbes\' Militia Jan 1776 Ticonderoga Alarm Capt Samuel Cunningham\'s Co. 10Aug1778-28Aug1778

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Living in Petersborough,NH 1783, served in Revolution 17Jun1776

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• Military Service: 30 Apr 1775, New Hampshire

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Rev War Soldier from Petersborough,NH, later lived in Sharon in 1792.

Military Service:
American Revolution (US)
Capt.Philips Thomas's Co. Apr1776-Oct1775
Capt Alexander Robbe's Militia Jan1776
Capt Joseph Parker's Co. raised out of Colonel Enoch Hale's Regt and joined army at Ticonderoga 1776, served til December 1776.
Capt Taggarets Co. which answered the Ticonderoga Alarm 1777.

Family/Spouse: Rachel Taggert. Rachel was born on 26 Feb 1755 in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 13 Jun 1775, New Hampshire

Notes:

Possibly the Jacob Gragg in Colrain,MA in 1790, 1800. Residing in
Sharon,NH in 1778

Military Service:
American Revolution (US)
Capt William Scott's Co.(Colonel Paul Dudley Sargent's Regt) on muster roll 01Aug1775, discharged 31Dec1775.
Belonged to Capt Alexander Robbe's Co. militia in Jan 1776 in Peterborough.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 5 Jun 1780, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; American Revolution (US) John Gragg list of 6 months men raised agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Maj. Joseph Hosmer, Superintendent for Middlesex Co., by Justin Ely, Commissioner; also, descriptive list of men raised to reinforce Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Justin Ely, Commissioner, by Brig. Gen. John Glover, at Springfield, July 20, 1780; age, 25 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 7in.; complexion, light; engaged for town of Groton; marched to camp July 20, 1780, under command of Capt. Benjamin Warren

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Some family legends state that John had been a Red Coat in the early 1770's and left for dead after a skirmish. From there he was taken from the battlefield and nursed back to health by the Bennett family and later joining the Continental Army. This story doesn't match up to any historical events in the Groton area prior to the Revolution and other primary sources of the time. All sources point to John Jr marrying in Groton to Mary Bennett and living in Colrain, where other Gragg/Gregg family were living. He later moved to Ontario County New York and was said to have been part of a company on the Niagara Frontier and died during his involvement in the War of 1812, However, that family story too cannot be backed up as no military rolls show John enlisted at the time.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38697642/john-gregg

John married Mary Bennett on 26 Sep 1779 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Bennett, Jr. and Sarah Lakin) was born on 18 Dec 1757 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1834 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64540485/robert-gragg

Robert married Sarah McCartney in Nov 1783 in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Sarah was born on 28 Nov 1759 in Pelham, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1854; was buried in Christian Hill Cemetery, Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eleanor. Eleanor died in 29 Apr in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married David Smith, Jr. on 10 May 1782 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathan married Asenath Parks in 1802. Asenath was born on 1 Jul 1786 in Hancock, Delaware County, New York; died after 1855 in Hancock, Delaware County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1812, New Hampshire; War of 1812 (US) Battles of Chippewa, Niagara, and Erie

Notes:

MILLER, James, soldier, born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, 25 April,1776; died in Temple, New Hampshire, 7 July, 1851. He was educated for the law, but in 1808 entered the United States army as major of the 4th infantry, and was lieutenant-colonel in 1810. He commanded at the battle of Brownstown, 9 August, 1812, was brevetted colonel for gallantry in that action, fought at Fort George, 27 May, 1813, and was colonel of the 21st infantry at Chippewa and Lundy's Lane. In the latter affair the success of the Americans depended on the capture of a British battery. "Can you take it ?" asked General Winfield Scott."I will try, sir," he said, and with great gallantry led his command to the assault, captured the battery, and decided the fortune of theday. For this service he was brevetted brigadier-general, and received a gold medal from congress. He was governor of Arkansas in 1819-'25,and collector of the port of Salem, Massachusetts, in 1825-'49.-Hisson,


The Granite monthly: a New Hampshire magazine devoted to history ..., Volume 3 edited by Henry Harrison Metcalf, John Norris McClintock Concord, NH 1880

pages 7-12 re Miller Mansion

."..... He was what might be called a many sided man. and all that he was he owed to himself. " Blood will 'tell" is an old adage and a true one. The brave Scotch-Irish blood that coursed in this man's veins may account fo'r his ambition and energy, and this was the only legacy that he had. The rest he won himself.
It was during the early days of the Revolution, in the adjoining town of Peterborough, that James Miller first saw the light. He was the third of four brothers, and his earlier years were passed, with the exception of a few weeks' schooling, in tilling the paternal acres. But he was destined for something more than a tiller of the ground. The dream came to him one day while he was at work in the field hoeing a very hard row of potatoes. Surely there was some easier way of earning a living than this, he thought. His limited education seemed a drawback, but this he resolved to amend. It was uphill work at first, but the young man had a stout heart and a good head, and he persevered. He finished an academical course at Amherst, and spent a few months in college. Then he selected the law as a profession, and after being admitted to the bar, settled at Greenfield, where he was also postmaster and captain of an artillery company. It was while serving in this latter vocation that he first developed a taste for military life.
In 1808, after five years practice of law, Miller entered the United States army, having secured a major's commission, the highest then held by any one in the state. He thus had ample time to become versed in military life before the opening of the war of 1812. In that contest few distinguished themselves with the valor and success that this lawyer bred soldier did. It found him at the beginning a simple colonel; at its close he wore the epaulets of a brigadier, and had obtained a universal reputation as a chivalrous hero. We have not space to speak of all his exploits. He participated in several battles, but it was at Lundy's Lane that he won his enduring fame. A more severely contested battle never was fought
on American soil. It began about five o'clock in the afternoon, and lasted until midnight. The cataract of Niagara, which was near the battlefield, had its thunder drowned by the din of arms. At intervals the moon shone brightly, but often her light was obscured. Eight thousand combatants contested the field in the hot July air. Against a superior force the Americans contended with various success. Generals Brown and Scott were both wounded, and General Ripley (also a New Hampshire worthy) took the command. With his experienced eye, that skillful officer could see no hope of victory unless a certain battery, which commanded the battle-field, could be taken. Colonel Miller was selected to lead the desperate charge. "Can you storm that battery, and silence it?" asked the commander. "I'll try, sir," was the colonel's laconic answer, which afterwards became the motto of his regiment.
A braver charge was never made. The Light Brigade at Balaklava did no more gallant fighting than Colonel Miller and the twenty-first regiment of infantry did in the moonlight of that fearful night. They seized the battery at the point of the bayonet, after the most determined fighting. Three times the British rallied for its recapture, and three times were they repulsed. At midnight Colonel Miller and his men held possession of the place, and the foe had retired. The battle of Lundy's Lane was over.
Such was the man who was master of this mansion for forty years. He could not have selected a more charming location for a home. It was just the place where a soldier, wearied with war's rude alarum, might find peace for his troubled soul. And here he rested, but not long.
In 1819 he went to Arkansas as the first governor of that territory, where he remained four years. Returning to Temple, he was the next year elected to Congress from his district. At the same time he received the appointment of Collector of Customs for the district of Salem and Beverly, Mass. He accepted the collectorship, which he retained until 1849, when his youngest son took his place, and the hero retired to private life. He did not long survive. Paralysis had already shattered his powerful frame and on the yth of July, 1851, New Hampshire's most dashing soldier, and one of her greatest men, breathed his last in the atms of his mourning children.
General Miller was one of the bravest men who ever lived. But boisterous, reckless soldier that he was, he was one of the kindest of men. He had a heart as tender as a woman's, and was a devotee at the shrine of home. His letters to his wife while on the frontier, show him to have been a husband worthy of Alcestis. Every missive breathes a spirit of manly tenderness and devotion that is rare among men. Each one is a gem that should be set in silver, for, aside from other considerations, they have no small historic value. No better accounts have been given of the battles of Fort Erie, Chippewa, and Lundy's Lane than was written by this brave soldier and loving husband from the very scene of carnage, home to his wife.
The general was twice married. His first wife was Martha Ferguson, of Peterborough, who died young, two years after her marriage, in 1805. Miss Ruth Flint, his second wife, he married in 1808. She was the dearly beloved Ruth whom he addressed so affectionately while absent in his campaigns, and she now rests beside him in the beautiful cemetery of Harmony Grove, Salem, Mass.
He had children by both wives, sons and daughters. Several of them are still living. Two daughters, the Misses Rebecca and Augusta Miller, live at the old homestead.
Though no longer young, they are still beautiful and entertaining, and their hospitality is not stinted. They have inherited their father's large ability and goodness. The estate of two hundred acres is managed hy them, and managed well. The arable land is under a high state of cultivation.
Nice Jersey stock feed in the pastures. In the stables are some valuable horses, among which is a very handsome pony, a cross of the Morgan with an Indian mustang. The mother was an animal much prized by General Miller, who obtained it in Arkansas, and the younger shares to an equal degree the favor of his mistresses, who have refused large prices for him in times past....."

also from another book - Memoirs of the generals, commodores, and other commanders who distinguished ... By Thomas Wyatt Philadelphia MDCCCXLVIII

pages 113-128

"GEN. JAMES MILLER.

James Miller, late Brigadier-General in the United States army, was born in the town of Peterborough, Hillsborough county, New Hampshire, April 25th, 1776. His grandfather, Samuel Miller, came from the North of Ireland, about the year 1720, and settled in Londonderry, New Hampshire, accompanied by his wife, (whose maiden name was Mary Shearer,) and their eldest child. They had seven children; five sons, Matthew, James, William, Samuel and John; and two daughters, Mary and Jane; all of whom, except Matthew, the eldest, were born in America. The four younger sons subsequently removed from Londonderry to Peterborough and settled on a tract of wild land, which, as tradition states, had been purchased for them, and paid for in linen cloth and thread manufactured by their mother, a woman of great energy and industry. The purchase comprised an extent of four hundred acres, and includes some of the best land in Peterborough. The eldest son, Matthew, remained in Londonderry with his parents.

Of the four who went to Peterborough, James, the father of General Miller, was the twin brother of William, and for many years they improved their land in common and divided the produce. He married Catherine Gragg, the first child baptized in Peterborough. She was the daughter of Hugh Gragg, who also came to America from the north of Ireland, and settled in Groton, Massachusetts, but subsequently removed to Peterborough, when his daughter Catherine was a child of about eight or nine years of age. James Miller and his wife, Catherine Gragg, had four sons, Hugh, Samuel, James and Jacob; and three daughters, Jane, Mary and Catherine: of these, James, the subject of this memoir, was the third son. His earlier years were spent at home with his parents. Although he was of a robust constitution, and had a muscular and powerful frame, he was never a very valuable assistant in the agricultural labors of the farm, if we may be allowed to judge from the appellation by which he is said to have been familiarly designated in the family, and perhaps in the neighborhood, that of " lazy Jem." The facilities for education in that part of the country were at that period very limited, but they were then, as now, free to all so far as the town or district schools were concerned. He attended one of these, such portions of the year as it was kept open; and it so happened that his earliest military as well as literary instruction was received there. One of the persons employed for a time as teacher of the school, had been a sergeant in the army of the Revolution, and had still so much of his former military taste remaining, as to render it quite as much a matter of pride and gratification to him to drill the boys (provided with wooden guns for the purpose) in the manual and company movements, at intervals between school hours and on holidays, as it was to preside over their literary progress in doors. He was, withal, a strict disciplinarian, and the event now to be related would not, in all probability, have happened during his administration. In the time of one of his successors in the school, the boys, incited perhaps by traditionary accounts of similar schoolboy doings in the old country, determined to gain a holiday, which had been refused them, by " barring out" the master and holding adverse possession of the school-house until their demand was complied with.

The plan was carried into effect by those who, from residing at a distance from the school-house usually remained at noontime, (while the master and another portion of the scholars were temporarily absent,) aided by such as they had persuaded to stay with them and take part in the conspiracy. The door was accordingly shut and barricaded by those in the plot, but a window, which (in the scarcity of glass and window-frame, incident to a new settlement) was fitted only with a wooden shutter, could not be closed against the "executive" and "conservatives," without at the same time excluding daylight; a deprivation to which the young conspirators felt a distaste very similar to that attributed by Homer to the Grecian Ajax. It was, besides, highly desirable that an avenue for negotiations between the parties should be kept open, through which, at the proper time, the terms of an accommodation might be settled. The defence of this important and assailable point was committed to young Miller, although one of the youngest of this juvenile band: and when at the exhortation of the master, (who, after all, was possibly at heart as little averse to a holiday as any of his pupils,) an assault on the fortress was made by the advocates of " law and order," so resolutely did he maintain his post, that the storming party, headed by an older cousin of the young defender, were effectually kept at bay. A parley was now held, and the demand for a holiday having been acceded to on the part of the teacher, coupled with a stipulation for the entire immunity from punishment of all concerned, the door was once more opened and the affair terminated in a manner agreeable, doubtless, to all concerned, since all shared alike in the indulgence obtained.

He continued to attend the town schools during a portion of each season, until the autumn of his eighteenth year, when, desirous of greater facilities for education than his native town afforded, he left home for the purpose of attending the academy at that time established in Amherst, New Hampshire, some twenty-five miles distant from Peterborough. His outfit on the occasion was neither very splendid nor extensive; consisting of a bundle of clothes, not at all burdensome to carry. and the sum of one dollar and twenty-five cents in money.

The " credit system" was, in those days almost a matter of necessity, and although he had no personal acquaintance in Amherst, except with one or two of the students at the academy, he found no difficulty in making an arrangement for his board in the family of one of the townspeople, and his tuition at the institution. He remained at the academy for several months, and then left for the purpose of recruiting his finances and paying off arrearages by teaching; and having done so, was enabled himself to go to school again, and then open a new account with his lioardiiig house and learning. He went on in this manner, alternately pupil and teacher, receiving knowledge by instalments, and disbursing it very fairly as it accumulated, until after years (when, having spent a short portion of the time as a student at Williams College.) he was qualified to commence the study of law, which he pursued in the office of the late James Wilson, Esquire, then of Peterborough, and latterly of Keene, New Hampshire, a gentleman at that time of extensive and successful practice in the law Having completed the requisite term as a law student, he was admitted to practice in the state court, at the spring term for Hillsborough County, 1M)3.

He. removed to the town of Greenfield, adjoining Peterborough, and continued the practice of the law there until, in the year, 1808, he received from President Jefferson an appointment as major, in the Fourth Regiment of United States Infantry, the highest appointment made from New Hampshire under the act of Congress for increasing the army. He was in a great measure indebted, for this appointment, to the favorable opinion and influence of the late Governor Pierce of New Hampshire, himself a distinguished officer in the revolutionary army. James Miller had previously held a commission under the state government, as captain of artillery. His commission as major of the Fourth Regiment of United States Infantry, bears date the 3d of March, 1809, taking rank from 8th of July, 1808. In June, he joined his regiment, then commanded by Col. John P. Boyd, at Fort Independence, in Boston harbor, in the spring of 1809, where he remained (with the exception of a short interval, spent on duty at Springfield, Massachusetts, and on a march from there with a detachment of troops to Newport, Rhode Island,) until the spring of 1811, when he embarked with the fourth regiment, for Philadelphia-having shortly before been commissioned as lieutenant-colonel of the fiftieth regiment. The troops arrived at Philadelphia, on the 16th of May, and on the following day proceeded on their march to Pittsburgh, where they arrived on the 21st of June. In consequence of hostile indications on the part of the Northwestern Indians, prompted by the master spirit Tecumseh, government had determined on a military expedition into the Indian country, and Colonel Miller was, with his regiment, ordered to prepare with all possible dispatch to proceed to Vincennes and join the forces under General Harrison. The first steamboat ever launched on the western waters was then on the stocks at Pittsburgh, and of course afforded matter for much observation and comment. On the 2d of August, the troops embarked in keel boots for Vincennes. They reached Newport, Kentucky, the distance of five hundred and twenty miles, in seven days, and there landed aud remained until the 30th of the same month, when they again embarked and descended the river to Jeffersonville, Indiana, in order to meet General Harrison.

At the request of General Harrison, Colonel Boyd, then in command of the regiment, left the expedition and went with General Harrison across the country to Vincennes, leaving Colonel Miller in command of the troops, with orders to proceed by water.

They descended about three hundred miles to the farther Wabash, and then made their way up that river one hundred and seventy miles more to Vincennes.

The ascending the Wabash was at that time exceedingly toilsome and harassing; the river was very low, and they had eleven large boats from fifty to seventy-five feet long to pass over the bars and shallows of the river, which were of verv frequent occurrence. It sometimes required the united efforts of an hundred men to lift or drag a single boat over a rocky shallow. On the 17th of September, the day of the great solar eclipse, they were engaged in passing the grand rapids of the Wabash.

To encourage and animate the men, Colonel Miller himself frequently went into the water to assist at the boats, as did every other officer, and for several successive days, had not the opportunity of a change of dry clothes. It was to this exposure and fatigue that Colonel Miller was probably indebted for the severe illness with which he was subsequently attacked.

The boats, with the troops, reached Vincennes on the 19th and there joined the militia under General Harrison. The combined force immediately commenced drilling for Iudian warfare, and on the 27th of September, marched for the Prophet's town, in the vicinity of the Tippecanoe ground. On the 2d of October, the army reached the spot, seventy miles from Vincennes, where they halted to build Fort Harrison, which was subsequently so bravely and successfully defended against the Indians by Lieutenant, now Major-General Zachary Taylor. The next day after his arrival at this place, Colonel Miller was seized with a violent bilious fever, which at once completely prostrated him, from the effects of which, and the treatment and exposure which he necessarily had to undergo, he has never entirely recovered.

Until the fort was built, he was sheltered in a tent, with a bearskin and blankets for bedding. The weather for the first few days was very warm, and then suddenly changed to cold, with snow and rain; to hasten salivation, the physicians applied mercury very freely externally, as well as administering it internally, with blisters on the neck and limbs.

He had never been confined by sickness for a single day in his life before. He received the kindest attention from General Harrison, Colonel Boyd, and other officers, particularly from Colonel Davis, of the Kentucky dragoons, who was afterwards killed at Tippecanoe.

When the army moved from Fort Harrison, on the 29th of October, Colonel Miller had so far recovered as to be able to walk a few steps with the assistance of a cane, but was utterly unable to accompany the troops. For fifteen days he had been unable to move from his hard bed without being lifted, a tent his only shelter; and the weather suddenly changed from warm to cold, sufficiently to allow the snow to remain on the ground for two days at a time. His regret at being compelled to remain behind, is thus expressed in a letter written some time after :-"I reflected that I had sailed, marched, and rowed in boats, more than two thousand miles in search of, and with the expectation of acquiring, in common with my brothers in arms, some military fame: to be brought to the ' right about' and obliged to halt within a few miles of the scene of action and consequent honor acquired by the glorious victory obtained-I thought my lot a hard one." From the 4th day of May to the 18th of November, he had slept in a house but two nights. Colonel Miller was left in command of Fort Harrison, with the invalids of the army, and although thus debarred from participating in the battle which ensued, and resulted in the victory of Tippecanoe, he was fortunately able to be of essential service after the battle. For when apprised of the result, by express from General Harrison, he dispatched boats up the river, with hay in them for the reception of the wounded, and fresh provisions for the troops, to a point where the army would be likely to strike the river, on their return to Fort Harrison.

When the army left Fort Harrison, on its return to Vincennes, in the following November, although still an invalid. Colonel Miller requested to accompany them, and he was sent in command of the troops and boats, by way of the river: although it was considered the most easy way of traveling, be Buffered much from exposure on the journey. He spent the following winter at Vincennes, and during that time became an inmate in the house and family of General Harrison, who with the most affectionate kindness urged this hospitality upon him. In May, IS 12, he received orders to proceed with the fourth regiment to Dayton, Ohio, and from thence marched to Detroit, having joined General Hull at Urbana.

The communication with the state of Ohio being completely blocked up, thereby preventing the transportation of supplies of provisions for General Hull's army, he saw it necessary to turn his attention to that point, and accordingly detached from the army a part of the regular troops, numbering about six hundred men, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel James Miller, of the fourth regiment United States infantry, for this object. Colonel Miller was permitted to take two field pieces with the detachment, one six pounder and one five and a half inch howitzer, with their appendages and ammunition.

The detachment having drawn two days' provisions, being organized and everything prepared for the march, General Wayne was chosen to lead the spies to reconnoitre the country ; these were volunteer citizens of Detroit well acquainted with the route.

At five o'clock P.M., on the 8th of August, 1S12, the troops being ready to march, and drawn up in line in the main street of Detroit, Colonel Miller rode to the centre and in front of the line, and addressed the troops in the following words :-" Soldiers, we are going to meet the enemy and to beat them! The blood of your brethren, spilt by savage hands on the 5th, must be avenged by their chastisement, and by the chastisement of the enemy who employs them, more savage than they ! I shall lead you-I trust that no man will disgrace himself or me-every man who is seen to leave the ranks, to give way, or fall back without orders, shall instantly be put to death. My brave soldiers! you have once faced the enemy in a hard conflict, and beaten them, and gained glory to yourselves and honor to your country! Let this opportunity be improved to add another victory to that of Tippecanoe, and new glory to that which you gained on the Wabash. Soldiers, if there are any now in the ranks of this detachment, who are afraid to meet the enemy, they are now permitted to fall out and stay behind." At which the words, " I'll not stay," ran through the ranks with a "huzza."

The detachment then moved off in order and high spirits, and exhibited so much ardor to engage in the conflict, that the anxious citizens felt perfect confidence in the success of the enterprise. The detachment arrived at the river Rou^e, six miles from Detroit, about sunset. There being no bridge and the water very deep, they were conveyed over in scows, and as two only were within reach, it was ten o'clock before the whole Had crossed over. The weather being somewhat rainy and very dark, it was determined to encamp there for the night. They therefore stationed their guards and picquets, and permitted the men to rest on their arms till daylight. Accordingly, at daybreak, they commenced their march, with Colonel Miller at the head of a column of cavalry, accompanied by his aids in the road and in a line with the heads of the columns of musketrv. In this order the detachment marched from the encampment, near the river Rouge, on the moming of the 9th. They proceeded through the white settlement, which was about five miles, and entered the woods.

The country, from the river Rouge to Rrownstown, is generally flat, and lies a little aliove the surface of the river Detroit Indian huts and fields are interspersed through the woods; at that time the fields were covered with corn, which was grown to seven and eight feet high.

When the advanced guard had arrived at the farther edge of this wood, the spies advanced into the Indian opening. they were fired upon by a party of ten Indians, who were on horseback, and had concealed themselves behind the house of the celebrated chief, Walk-in-lhe-trater.

The spies fell back. A citizen from Detroit, who accompanied them, was killed, and fell from his horse. The guard ad\anced quickly towards the house, and the Indians immediately fled without receiving much injury, though the guard fired upon them while they were uncovered by the house The Indians bore away as a trophy, the citizen's scalp whom they had shot; and the facility with which the scalp was taken, was astonishing. There scarcely appeared to have been time for the Indian to reach the spot where the man fell, before the guard arrived and found the scalp taken off, and the Indian gone. When the firing was heard by the columns, the order was given by Colonel Miller to march on with haste, but only some scattered Indians were discovered, who had been sent out by the British to watch the movements of the Americans, and to give information of their approach towards Brownstown, where the enemy, as it appeared afterwards, then lay in ambush to receive them. The position which the enemy had chosen, lay in an open oak wood, just at the declivity of a rising ground, over which the Americans had to pass. He had thrown up a breastwork of trees, logs, &c., behind which he lay concealed in force, and in order of battle. His works were thrown up in form of a courtine with two flanks. The line of the courtine lay across the road and perpendicularly to it. The banks formed an angle with the courtine of about one hundred and twenty. The courtine was lined with British regular troops, two deep of the forty-first regiment of foot, under the command of Major Muer of that regiment, who had long been in command at Malden. The flank of the courtine, on the enemy's right, and American left, was lined with Canadian militia and Indians, commanded by Walk-in-thervater and Marpot. Most of the militia were dressed and painted like their "brethren in arms," the savages. The left flank of the courtine was lined entirely by savages, under the command of the celebrated Indian warrior Tecumseh, of the Shawnoese nation.

The number of the British regulars and militia amounted to about three hundred; about two hundred regulars. The Indians amounted to four hundred and fifty, making the enemy's forces about seven hundred and fifty men. The position and strength of the enemy were entirely unknown to Colonel Miller and to the army at this time.

At twelve o'clock M. the detachment arrived at a large opening which contained four or five Indian houses, gardens, and orchards, and the army halted to take some refreshment, and to hury the man who had been killed; there they lay one hour. The village was deserted, and nothing of any consequence left in the houses.

At one P. M., the troops resumed their march, and soon reached the woods, near Brownstown, where some guns were heard by them. In a few seconds a volley was heard from Captain Snelling's advance guard, and another instantly returned from a great number of pieces. The troops, by this time, were in preparation for battle, when Colonel Miller rode towards the centre at full speed, halted, and with a firm voice ordered the columns to " form the line of battle," which was executed with that order, promptness and zeal, which he had expected; after the first volleys, the firing became incessant in front. Captain Snelling stood his ground till the lines were formed, and moved to his relief. He stood within pistol shot of the enemy's breastworks in a shower of balls from the regular troops in his front, who showed themselves after the first fire, and set up the Indian yell.

When the first line appeared before the breastwork, they received the fire of the whole front and a part of the flanks. At this instant, Colonel Miller discovered that the enemy outflanked him, when the second line and flank guards were brought upon the flanks of the front line of the enemy.

The savages, in unison with the British troops, set up a horrid yell, and a severe conflict ensued.

The incessant firing of individual pieces soon changed to volleys, and while silence prevailed for an instant, the discharge of the six pounder burst upon the ear. At this instant, Colonel Miller was thrown from his horse which took fright at the discharge. He was supposed to be shot; those near him flew to his aid; the savages who saw him fall sprang over the breastwork to take his scalp, but were repulsed. Colonel Miller instantly remounted and returned to continue his orders. The fire from the Indians, who were screened by their breastworks, was deadly.

Another discharge of grape from the six pounder, caused the British line to yield, then to break, and the troops to fly in disorder! Tecumseh, and some Indians under his command, who had leaped over the breastwork in the full assurance of victory, were driven back at the point of the bayonet. The British and some Indians fled directly down the river, and were pursued by Colonel Miller, and that part of the troops which had opposed them. Tecumseh, with his Indians, fled directly from the river westwardly, into the wilderness, and were pursued. After the British had retreated about one mile, they came to an opening, of about half a mile in diameter; here they attempted to rally again, but on the approach of the Americans they again broke and. fled into the woods down the river. Colonel Miller immediately ordered the troops to follow in further pursuit of the British.

After following them through the woods for nearly half a mile, they came upon the beach of Lake Erie, and discovered the enemy all in boats, steering towards Malden, and out of reach of their shot. They had concealed their boats at this point, when they came over, for this purpose, if they should be defeated. The troops returned to the battle field, where they met the division which had returned from the pursuit of Tecumseh.

When the troops were formed in line, Colonel Miller rode in front and addressed them in the following words:-" My brave fellows ! you have done well! every man has done his duty. I give you my hearty thanks for your conduct on this day; you have gained my highest esteem; you have gained fresh honor to yourselves, and to the American arms; your fellow soldiers in arms will love you, and your country will reward you. You will return to the field of battle, to collect those who have gloriously fallen; your friendly attentions to your wounded companions are required." Detachments were sent out with wagons to search the woods, and collect all the wounded and dead, and bring them to the ground then occupied by the troops. All the Indian houses, only three or four in number, were prepared to receive them, and the surgeons were industriously employed with them, during the whole night.

The troops encamped on the bank of the river, fronting the woods, the river forming their back. The time from the attack on the vanguard to the time of forming the line on the Indian fields, after the pursuit was finally ended, was two and a half hours. During this sharp conflict the conduct of each individual officer and soldier was so uniformly and strictly military, that the commander was scarcely able to make distinctions in his brief and. modest report to General Hull. The physical powers of almost every man were called into action, and severely tried.

The troops then returned to Detroit, where they were apprised of the declaration of war between England and the United States.

Colonel Miller, on hearing the above news, determined to make an attempt to land on the Canada shore, with the fourth regiment, which he still continued to command, accompanied by Colonel, now General Cass, with a regiment of militia, together with a company of artillery, under Captain Dyson; the whole, under the command of Colonel Miller, embarked at a point about a mile above Detroit, crossed the river and landed on the Canada side without opposition. Colonels Miller and Cass had, on this occasion, the honor of planting with their own hands, on the bank of the Detroit river, the first American flag carried into Canada in the last war. After remaining but a short time in Canada, they re-embarked to the American side. Colonel Miller, it appears by official reports, took an active part in nearly all the principal battles of the western frontier. In a dispatch from General Harrison, at Lower Sandusky, he observes, "the detachment led by that brave officer, Colonel Miller, did not exceed three hundred and fifty men, and it is very certain that they defeated two hundred British regulars, one hundred and fifty militia men, and four or five hundred Indians." Again, in a letter from Major-General Brown to the secretary of war, after the battle of Bridgewater, he says, "to secure the victory, it was necessary to carry this artillery and seize the height; this duty was assigned to Colonel Miller, who advanced steadily and gallantly to his object, and carried the height and the cannon." He also observes, "from the preceding detail, you have evidence of the distinguished gallantry of that brave officer." In the battles of Chippewa, Niagara and Erie, he is alike distinguished. After the battle of Chippewa, Colonel Miller was promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General. Congress presented him with a gold medal (see Plate V.) with the unanimous thanks of that body.

After the close of the war, General Miller retired to his estate at Peterborough, New Hampshire, where he resided for some time, enjoying the sweets of quietude and the pleasures of agricultural pursuits; subsequently he received the appointment of collector of the port at Salem, Massachusetts, where he is now living in the bosom of his family. Although nearly deprived of the powers of articulation by paralysis, he enjoys his other faculties with comfort to himself and happiness to all around him.

The kindness and affability of General Miller made him a favorite in the field, as well as in the domestic circle. Before his affliction, it was indeed difficult to be long in his society without feeling happier as well as wiser. He was blessed with a great cheerfulness of disposition, which diffused its charms on all around him. He lives, commanding universal veneration and attachment from his illustrious services as a soldier, and his social virtues and generous hospitality as a man.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDAL.

Occasion.-Battles of Chippewa, Niagara, and Erie.

Device.-Bust of General Miller.

Legend.-Brigadier-General James Miller.

Exergue.-I'll try.

Reverse.-Two armies engaged on a hill; troops advancing at a distance.

Legend.-Resolution of Congress, November 3d, 1814.

Exergue.-Battles of Chippewa, July 5th, 1814; Niagara, July 25th, 1814; Erie, September 17th, 1814

and another from the book:

The Granite monthly: a New Hampshire magazine devoted to history ..., Volume 30 edited by Henry Harrison Metcalf, John Norris McClintock Pub. 1901

pages 356-360

"But while the state knew only the fears of war, her men in the northwest were experiencing actual war with all its horrors. Under the influence of the British, the Indians along the Great Lakes had become openly hostile to our government. As early as 1811 it was determined to put an end to these warlike intentions, and Gen. Wm. Henry Harrison .was ordered west for this purpose. Under him, as commander of the Fourth U. S. infantry, was Lieut.-Col. James Miller of Peterborough. His regiment was composed largely of New Hampshire men.

The army moved forward toward a large Indian town, Tippecanoe, where it was met by Indian messengers desiring a peace conference. But the treacherous Indians broke armistice, and on the 7th of November occurred the terrible battle of Tippecanoe. The New Hampshire men were in the thickest of this fight, and had a share in obtaining victory, only at the price of heavy loss of life.

In May, 1812, Colonel Miller with his gallant Fourth regiment, marched to meet General Hull at Detroit, for the purpose of invading Canada. Colonel Miller wrote to his wife, "I had the honor and the gratification as commanding officer, to plant with my own hands the first United States standard on the pleasant banks of Detroit River, in King George's Province of Upper Canada."

In August Colonel Miller was ordered on an exploring expedition across the River Rouge. Turning to his veteran Fourth regiment he said, " My brave soldiers, you will add another victory to that of Tippecanoe. If there is any man in the ranks who fears to meet the enemy, let him fall out and stay behind." A loud shout went up from the entire corps, and "I'll not stay," broke from every lip. At Brownstown his force of 350 men, after a fierce battle, defeated 200 British regulars, i50 militia, and 400 or 500 Indians.

At this time General William Hull was in command of the army stationed at Detroit, and with him were Colonels James Miller, Lewis Cass, and

Duncan McArthur, all three New Hampshire men ; and throughout the entire war, these three names, together with that of General Dearborn, commander-in-chief of the army, stand out most prominently for the highest bravery and honor.

At the cowardly surrender of Detroit by General Hull, Colonel Miller, with his Fourth regiment, was among the prisoners taken by the British. General Hull, in his report of the surrender, wrote, "Before I close this dispatch it is a duty I owe to my associates in command, Colonels McArthur, Cass, and Miller, to express my obligations to them for the prompt and judicious manner in which they have performed their respective duties. If aught has taken place during the campaign which is honorable to the army, these officers are entitled to a large share of it. If this last act should be disapproved, no part of the censure belongs to them." He might well say this, for all these officers had begged him not to surrender, and were very indignant at his course. Thus the campaign of 1812 ended in disaster on the part of the army. But, on the other hand, our gallant little navy had won victory after victory, and had established beyond dispute our superiority in naval warfare. One of the most brilliant of these encounters, and the first decided naval battle, was the famous victory of the American frigate Constitution over the British Guerriere. It was hailed with rejoicing throughout the country, and was made the subject of many somewhat hilarious ballads and songs.

In fact the entire record of the war is made a little less harrowing to our memories when we consider that at that time had developed one of the saving traits of our intense American nature, the ability on all occasions to see and appreciate the humorous trend of affairs. There are scores of variations to the old favorite Yankee Doodle, giving expression to admiration for our heroes or hurling scathing sarcasm against the enemy ; while, at the other extreme, stands the glorious " Star-Spangled Banner." "

Polly married Zephaniah Walker Gooding on 27 Mar 1800. Zephaniah (son of William Gooding and Bathsheba Walker) was born on 25 Sep 1777 in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Jun 1856 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John D. Trafton. John (son of Benjamin Trafton and Eunice Fisher) was born on 26 Dec 1782 in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Nov 1848 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Bristol Center Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

War of 1812

George married Elizabeth Gooding about 1810. Elizabeth (daughter of Job Gooding and Mary Claggett) was born on 8 May 1784 in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jan 1859 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50334675/fanny-briggs

Fanny married Artemas Briggs on 17 Nov 1809 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. Artemas (son of Captain Jedediah Briggs and Bathsheba Paull) was born on 29 Aug 1786 in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jul 1870 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Luther and Betsey raised sons on east end of Lot # 33, across from the
Burning Springs. There is a 1/2 acre burial plot close by.
Artemus Briggs was appointed Guardian of Luther's four minor sons on
August 27, 1850. Luther's youngest sons, per 1850 Census and court
records, lived with thier mothers twin sister Fanny Briggs. In 1850,
she was age 50 and husband Artemus age 74 both from Mass.

Elizabeth married Luther Bartlett on 3 Oct 1815 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. Luther was born about 1793. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Fanny Pratt on 8 Mar 1814 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. Fanny was born on 5 Dec 1793 in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jun 1866 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Thomas Briggs. Thomas (son of Abiel Briggs and Dyer Paull) was born on 27 Jan 1790 in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Aug 1863 in Sharon Twp, Medina County, Ohio; was buried in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Jerusha Peirce on 2 May 1805 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sally married James Barber on 6 Mar 1815 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. James was born on 8 Apr 1786 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 14 May 1864 in Brewerton, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Brewerton, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Almira Faulkner on 16 Sep 1810 in Montague, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Almira was born on 9 Nov 1792; died on 17 Mar 1873 in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Hannah Littlefield on 3 May 1813 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Hannah was born on 29 Jan 1795 in Massachusetts; died on 2 Nov 1875; was buried in Gragg Family Cemetery, Avilla, Noble County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennet married Joseph Shearer on 4 Mar 1816 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Cinthy Graves on 14 Dec 1815 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married George Walkup, Jr. on 28 Nov 1816 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts. George was born on 25 Jun 1791 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Feb 1858 in Brewerton, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Brewerton, Onondaga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Deborah Marie Early. Deborah was born on 6 Jan 1822 in Delaware County, New York; died on 18 May 1881 in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin; was buried in Oasis Cemetery, Oasis, Waushara County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On April 15 1850, he and five others including his son Horace took an ox team by the "Overland Route" to California. They arrived September 19, 1850. The party separated but he and Horace stayed together. He soon became sick from the journey and died. ("An Excellent Citizen Gone")

Hiram married Eunice Cory on 01 Feb 1826. Eunice was born on 03 Mar 1808 in Jefferson County, New York; died on 5 Feb 1901 in Sennett, Cayuga County, New York; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Troop, Cayuga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Richard Bailey. Richard was born on 4 Mar 1793; died on 19 Apr 1844; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ezekiel Cudworth. Ezekiel was born in 1806 in Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 18 May 1878 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Phineas Kent in 1826. Phineas was born on 4 Oct 1804; died on 2 Jan 1891; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sally married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Richard Gardner. Richard was born in 1806 in Connecticut; died on 20 Nov 1857 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah. Sarah was born in 1818 in New York; died on 4 Nov 1851 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Bristol Center Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Nancy about 1852. Nancy was born in ca 1827 in Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eliza A. Totman. Eliza (daughter of Calvin Record Totman and Charlotte Washburn) was born on 9 Apr 1820 in Adams, Jefferson County, New York; died on 27 Dec 1916 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

four sons and three daugters

Elizabeth married Isaiah Stephen Cornell on 22 Nov 1827 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. Isaiah (son of Stephen Cornell and Hannah Simmons) was born on 7 May 1802 in Dighton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Aug 1853 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abbey married Othniel Gooding in 1834. Othniel (son of Elnathan Gooding and Esther Simmons) was born on 30 Nov 1811 in Ontario County, New York; died on 5 Nov 1900 in Washtenaw County, Michigan; was buried in York Cemetery, York Twp, Washtenaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Apparently raised by her Aunt and Uncle, Polly and Zephaniah Gooding - in 1855 census Zeph is referred to has her father.

Family/Spouse: Seymour W. Case. Seymour (son of Jonathan Joy Case and Lucy Simmons) was born in 1812 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 20 Jan 1874 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lucy Lucinda Case. Lucy (daughter of Isaiah Case and Rachel Reed) was born on 6 Jul 1822 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 31 May 1912 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Nancy Pennell on 30 Jun 1833. Nancy (daughter of John Pennell and Martha Tenney) was born in ca 1812; died on 31 Dec 1851 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Eveline M. Wells about 1852. Eveline (daughter of Pascal Paoli Wells and Anna Munson) was born on 6 Jul 1820 in Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont; died on 20 Dec 1894 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jedediah married Elizabeth S. Brown about 1845. Elizabeth (daughter of Warren Brown and Elizabeth Allen) was born on 15 Aug 1822 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 15 Jan 1892 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fanny married John Frederick Thayer on 4 Dec 1837 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. John was born on 23 Jan 1812 in New York; died on 2 Mar 1840 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cyrus, was born in 1820 in the house now occupied by his son, which was built by the father of Cyrus, Artemas, in 1817. The latter was born in 1786 in Dighton, Mass., and came on foot to Bristol, Ontario county, in 1806. In 1809 he married in Bristol, Fanny Gregg, born in 1789. His father, Jedediah, was born in 1738. He had thirteen children, several of whom came to this county. Artemas traded his farm in Bristol for one here, whither he removed in 1814. He served in the War of 1812, and fought in several of the battles on the Niagara frontier. He settled on the west side of Honeoye Lake, and owned land south of Main street in Honeoye. He and his son, Jedediah, each gave half the land for the original cemetery and he gave the land for the First Methodist church. He was one of the founders of the church here. The edifice stood on the site of Mrs. Phillips's house on Lake street. His children were: John G., born in 1811; Jedediah, born in 1815; Fanny, born in 1818; Cyrus, born in 1820, and Mary, born in 1823. Cyrus was educated at East Bloomfield Academy, and was a farmer. He married first Emeline McMichael, daughter of Thomas McMichael, a tanner here, and they had two sons: Zachary J., born in 1849, and John C. He married second Cynthia E. Hadley, by whom he had no children. He died in 1888. John C. married in 1878 Minnie A., daughter of John Van Buren. She was born November 8, 1857. They have had two children; Fred J., born in 1885, died in 1889, and Hattie F., born May 26 1889. Mr. Briggs farms the old original homestead first taken up by Abel Short and later owned by Artemas Briggs. Jedediah, brother of Artemas Briggs, was born in 1779 and was a sea captain. During the War of 1812 he was captured by the English and taken to England, returning after the war. Enoch, the oldest brother, born in 1770, came after Artemas, and settled in Bristol, where his descendants may be found at the present time. The ancestry of the family dates back to Sir Robert Briggs of England, who lived about thirteen generations back.
(History of Ontario County; compiled by Lewis Cass Aldrich; edited by George S. Conover; 1893)




Cyrus Briggs, one of the old residents of Honeoye, died at Rochester last Saturday night, aged 68. Mr. Briggs had been in poor health for about a year, and went to the house of his brother-in-law, Mr. McCrossen, of Rochester, the 6tb of last December, in the hope that a change would benefit him, Mr. Briggs was born at Honeoye, and always made that place his home. He leaves two sons Zachary and John both of whom live at Honeoye. Also, one brother and one sister—Mrs. Henry Huff of Jonesville, Mich. The funeral was held Wednesday. The appreciative obituary notice will be found in another column.

THE LATE CYRUS BRIGGS.
Cyrus Briggs of Honeoye died at the residence of his brother-in-law, R. D. McCrossen, of Rochester, on Saturday evening, Dec 29th. Though all feared there was no hope of recovery, when the news of his death reached his native place it came with a shock that was almost startling. Cyrus Briggs was a man loved by his friends and respected by all. Born at the old homestead Nov. 18th, 1890, sixty-eight years later he was carried and placed by loving hands in the very room that saw his birth. He was the youngest son of the late Artemus Briggs, who removed from Bristol to Richmond in 1814. Of his immediate relatives, a brother, Jedediah, of this place, and a sister, Mrs, Mary B. Huff, of Jonesville, Mich., survive him. His sons, Zachary and John, are residents of Honeoye, the latter occupying the old home on the farm that has been in possession of the Briggs family for seventy-four years. Mr. Briggs was twice married. His first wife, Miss Emeline McMichael of Naples, died in '66, and he married Miss M. E. Hadley of Brooklyn in '67. He leaves a successful competence gained by honesty, industry and strict attention to his own affairs. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. S. M. Day, were held from the Congregational church on Wednesday, the 2d, at 11 o'clock, the burial taking place while en route to the church, in Lake View cemetery, and which was once included in the original deed to the old farm.
(Livonia Gazette, January 4, 1889)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64555425/cyrus-briggs

Cyrus married Emeline A. McMichael about 1848 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Emeline (daughter of Thomas McMichael and Lucinda Fisher) was born on 28 Sep 1828 in Bushnells Basin, Monroe County, New York; died on 28 Apr 1866 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cyrus married Minnie E. Hadley in 1868 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Minnie (daughter of Doctor William Warriner Hadley and Caroline Roberts) was born in Oct 1843 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; died on 4 Dec 1925 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41893523/mary-huff

Mary married Henry Huff in 1851. Henry (son of John Huff and Rachel Allen) was born on 29 Jul 1817 in New Jersey; died on 26 Nov 1877 in Fayette Twp, Hillsdale County, Michigan; was buried in Somerset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Brooks Cementary Stones: Small Country cementary for southwest of
Chicago.
Mary Bartlet (1850 -1851)
August Valentine (1847-April 18, 1929)
Othello Bartlett (1855-1892) Milton & Rhonda's daughter
Ernest Roy Bartlett (1873-1876) son of Milton Parish & Mary Elizabeth

Family/Spouse: Harvey Beach. Harvey was born in 1810; died on 18 Dec 1882; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Ira Totman in 1834. Ira (son of Samuel Totman and Naomi McCartney) was born on 7 Nov 1810 in Warren County, New York; died on 3 Mar 1900 in West Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fannie married Thomas Morton Hunn in 1848. Thomas (son of James Gideon Hunn and Elizabeth Gillette) was born on 28 Aug 1822 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; died on 1 Apr 1902 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Bristol Center Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Hiram Peter Abbey on 12 Dec 1850 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. Hiram (son of John Abbey and Elizabeth Baker) was born on 22 Jan 1822 in Allen's Hill, Ontario County, New York; died on 5 Apr 1895 in Allen's Hill, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Baker Cemetery, Richmond, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Henry Allen in 1855. William (son of Hoel Allen and Sophia Lewis) was born on 7 Mar 1825 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 9 Nov 1897 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George Washington Crane. George (son of Barnabas Crane and Hannah Crane) was born on 13 Mar 1809 in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Jan 1884 in Sharon Twp, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alinda Briggs was born on November 12, 1816, in Bristol, New York. She and her older sister Louisa were both married on June 29, 1834, in a double ceremony in East Bloomfield, Ontario, New York. Alinda married Barnabas Crane, and Louisa married Barnabas' brother, George Washington Crane.

Within months, the newlyweds and the rest of Alinda's family including her parents Thomas and Abigail Briggs moved to Sharon, Ohio. Alinda and Barnabas had four children on their 192-acre farm in Sharon. The youngest child was only three when Barnabas died on November 11, 1856. Two years later, on July 13, 1858, D.G. Briggs officiated at the marriage of
Alinda and the widower Ira Totman of Bristol, Ontario County, New York. Ira's son Seneca "Nick" Samuel Totman was about 13 at the time of their marriage. Alinda and Ira had a child together, Irene Imogene Totman, in 1860. In 1867, Alinda's daughter Lucy Clara Crane married her stepbrother
Seneca Totman.

Alinda's children were all still living in Sharon when she died of breast cancer on July 30, 1880. She and Barnabas Crane share a monument in the Sharon Center Cemetery.

Alinda married Barnabas Crane, Jr. in 1834. Barnabas (son of Barnabas Crane and Hannah Crane) was born on 14 Jul 1806 in Massachusetts; died on 11 Nov 1856 in Ohio; was buried in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alinda married Ira Totman on 13 Jul 1858 in Medina County, Ohio. Ira (son of Samuel Totman and Naomi McCartney) was born on 7 Nov 1810 in Warren County, New York; died on 3 Mar 1900 in West Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rhoda Ann Pratt. Rhoda was born on 27 Jun 1817; died on 25 Jan 1898; was buried in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harriet C. Dinsmore. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Angeline Lake. Angeline was born on 10 Jan 1826; died on 13 Nov 1907 in Medina County, Ohio; was buried in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George G. Briggs, the pioneer fruit man of California, in 1861 became the owner of the Rancho Santa Paula y Saticoy, in Ventura County, and said rancho was subdivided and thrown open for settlement by him.

Notes:

There are three men most responsible for the development of the Crescenta-Canada Valley: Dr. Jacob Lanterman, Dr. Benjamin Briggs, and Senator Frank P. Flint.

DR. BENJAMIN BRIGGS

Benjamin Bennett Briggs was in terrible shape when he arrived here in 1881. Years earlier he?d been shot through the lung -- the bullet still lodged in his chest, leaving him in constant pain. He was among the very first to head west for the Gold Rush, leaving the East Coast in March of 1849.

Near Salt Lake City, he and his brothers befriended some local Indians. While showing off their marksmanship, the 22-year-old accidentally stepped in front of his brother?s target.

The bullet ripped through his right lung and imbedded in his spine, the tip just visible under the skin. His journal entry for the day reveals a stoic personality. After describing the terrain and location he merely adds, ?Got accidentally wounded.?

In keeping with the medical practice of the time, he was bled. This complicated his condition, producing terrible sweats, fevers and chills. After a eight days the caravan moved on, leaving his brothers to tend to him.

Fearing they wouldn?t make the Sierras by winter, the Briggs brothers had no choice but to continue west and if need be bury him along the way. When they arrived in California, to their utter amazement, young Benjamin stood up.

His brothers worked the gold mines while he recuperated. With little to do but stare at the ground -- he became convinced that California?s soil would be perfect for growing citrus.

After some serious cajoling, he persuaded his brothers to collect the proper cuttings. This required not only the arduous journey back to the east coast -- but ocean voyages to South America and Spain, the latter in which to learn the raisin business.

Through painful trial and error -- and years of perseverance -- the Briggs brothers pioneered California?s fruit industry -- the first to plant citrus in the Sacramento Valley. George Briggs became one of the state?s first millionaires.

The Mission Padres had experimented with fruit growing before, but never on a large scale. The Briggs ranch in Santa Paula was so vast that visitors were cautioned to carry guns as flares since many a worker got lost overnight in the endless maze of fruit trees.

But a cloud followed young Benjamin. His wife Abby died of tuberculosis. Heart-broken and still suffering from his own lung injury, he abandoned the fruit industry for medicine.

He became obsessed with finding a cure for tuberculosis and other lung diseases. Over the years he earned seven medical degrees including one from the Heidelberg Academy in Germany which at the time led the world in tuberculosis research.

Despite a successful medical practice in Indiana, Brigg?s longed for a healthier climate. With his new bride (his wife?s sister) and his daughter Irene, he traveled extensively throughout Europe and America in search of the perfect climate. He found it in Rancho La Canada.

Tall, angular and bearded, Briggs reminded locals of the late President Lincoln and they took to calling him Old Abe. After moving here, Brigg?s health immediately improved.

Brigg?s purchased the entire western half of Rancho La Canada from Lanterman and Williams. He had the land surveyed and divided into ten-acre lots for sale as ranches. This included the future site of Montrose.

From his perch atop Pickens canyon, the mountains made crescent shapes -- so he named the area La Crescenta. Before that it had been called simply ?The Big Rocks?.

Brigg?s started the first school in the valley, the first town center, the first church, the first public park, and the first full-time medical practice. He also planted thousands and thousands of trees.

Briggs? daughter Irene had married the Reverend Lawrence Ward. For over 20 years, they were missionaries in the Islamic country of Persia, part of modern-day Iran. While on furlough, Briggs asked them start the first church in the valley. They formed the First Presbyterian church in Dr. Brigg?s home.

The church would later move to this cement structure on Foothill. A rare commodity in those days, Brigg?s bought the cement after it had been used as ballast on a ship from Germany. It was said to be the first cement structure in all of Southern California. The church would eventually move to its present location on Montrose Avenue.

Briggs accomplished all this in less than 12 years. When he was 66 he decided to have the bullet removed from his chest. It had been lodged against his spine for 44 years. Shortly after doctors extracted the lead ball, Benjamin Briggs died.

Col. Pickens and Dr. Briggs lived on the same piece of land for roughly the same amount of time -- during which the former chopped down an entire forest, damned up the canyon and forced others to pay him for the water -- while the latter planted thousands of trees, established a new town, and paved the way for future generations to move here.

All that honors the memory of this extraordinary man is the name of the street which once led up to his home.



Buried:
Although Benjamin Bennett Briggs, M.D. has a grave marker in Sharon Center Ohio, he was cremated by Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles. His ashes were not claimed and they were interred there without record.

Family/Spouse: Abigail Crane. Abigail was born on 7 Oct 1824 in Chatham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Jul 1862 in Santa Paula, Ventura County, California; was buried in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edwin Haskell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOSEPH W. BRIGGS, deceased. The subject of this sketch was born in New York in 1832. He was the son of Thomas Briggs, of New York. In his childhood his father removed to Medina County, Ohio, where our subject was reared and schooled, obtaining such education as the schools of that date afforded. He early learned the details of the work on his father's farm in assisting in its management.

He made the overland journey to California, and upon his arrival joined his brother, who resided near Marysville, the two entering into extensive fruit-cultivation, thus becoming pioneers of that industry in this State. He continued in k until 1854, when he returned to Ohio, and there married, in that year, Miss Mary J. Oldes, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Bennett) Oldes, who resided in Medina County, Ohio. After a two years' stay in Ohio, he went to Franklin County, Kansas, where he purchased land and established himself as a farmer and stock-raiser. There he made his home for several years, in fact until, in 1862, he returned to this State, and, with his brother, John G., and his brother-in-law, Edward Haskell, entered largely into fruit-culture. His family joined him in his new home in 1863. Mr. Briggs eventually bought out the interests of his partners, and for a time managed these orchards, of hundreds of acres in extent, without other assistance than that of hired help. In 1873 he sold out these interests and came to Santa Clara County, where he bought a tract of 120 acres on the Trimble road, on Coyote Creek, in the Midway School District. He immediately began the work of planting extensive orchards and small-fruit vines, and succeeded before his death in producing a splendid farm, upon which his widow now resides. Fifty acres were devoted to the raising of plums and prunes, twenty acres to pears, ten acres to apples, twelve acres to cherries, and the remainder to pasturage. Six acres of raspberries, and five of strawberries, were cultivated among the fruit-trees. Plenty of water is supplied by five artesian wells, each of which furnishes an average flow of water. These lands, being in a high state of cultivation and very productive, testify to Mr. Briggs' skill in horticulture. In addition to the supervision of this large farm, Mr. Briggs engaged largely in fruit-raising near Visalia, purchasing in 1881, 200 acres of land. His son, Frank T., bought 160 acres near this property, and in 1885 Mr. Briggs also acquired that tract by purchase. His design was the conversion of the whole into orchards, but his plans were destroyed by the hand of death, which occurred April 19, 1887.

He left three children: Frank T., married and living in San Francisco ; John G., who married Miss Lizzie Adams, of Alviso, now a resident of San Jose; and Albert L., residing on the old homestead. He also left, besides a devoted family, f friends, by whom his loss was deeply felt. He was a man of great strength of character, of untiring energy, as the magnitude of his enterprises proves. He was well versed in the business affairs of life, and was thus able to bring to a successful issue his many plans.

His worth in social circles was thoroughly appreciated, and by his death many secret organizations mourned the loss of a most useful member. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, being a Knight Templar, and was also connected with tcan Legion of Honor, Chosen Friends, Knights of Honor, and Ancient Order of United Workmen.


Pen Pictures From The Garden of the World or Santa Clara County, California, Illustrated. - Edited by H. S. Foote.- Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1888.
Pg. 572

Joseph married Mary J. Oldes in 1854. Mary was born about 1835. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Ivory C. Berry on 30 Jan 1873. Ivory (son of Isaiah Berry and Sapphira Ely) was born on 8 Jan 1850 in Granger, Allegany County, New York; died on 3 Jul 1922 in Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin; was buried in Ray Cemetery, Plainfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ann. Ann was born in ca 1831 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Henry Harrison Reed in 1862. Henry (son of Philip Reed and Louisa Wemple) was born on 12 Dec 1840 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; died on 27 Jun 1911 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 7 Oct 1861, Bristol, Ontario County, New York; American Civil War (North) 85th New York Infantry Regt., Co.B At the Seige of Yorktown, In the Battles of Williamsburg, Fair Oakes, seven days fight before Richmond, Kingston, Whitehall and Goldsboro. In the Skirmishes at Lee's Mills, Savage Station, Blackwater, raising seige of Fort Anderson, Blorents Mills, Raising seige of Little Washington, Gardners Bridge and Foster's Mills. Mustered out 31 Dec 1862 Re-enlisted 1 Jan 1863, promoted to Sergeant. Taken Prisoner at Plymouth,NC 20 Apr 1864, was conveyed to Andersonville, removed to Charleston 11Sep1864 to Florence 5Oct1864 to Goldsboro about the middle of Feb 1865 - paroled Mar 3 1865. Discharged 18 Aug 1865

Family/Spouse: Sarah E. Stroke. Sarah was born on 7 Nov 1841; died on 28 Feb 1868 in Cayuga County, New York; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Troop, Cayuga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zephaniah married Martha M. Jones in 1870. Martha (daughter of Arunah Jones and Olive Briggs Simmons) was born on 20 Apr 1845 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 15 Nov 1934 in Belding, Ionia County, Michigan; was buried in River Ridge Cemetery, Belding, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nathan H. Mason. Nathan was born on 26 Feb 1838; died on 22 Mar 1907 in Cayuga County, New York; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Troop, Cayuga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eugene W. Stowell. Eugene died in 1919; was buried in Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rufus W. Travis. Rufus was born on 7 Aug 1835 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Typhoid Fever

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 20 May 1862, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; American Civil War (North) 4th New York Heavy Artillery, Battery M. Died of disease 1864 at Fort Ethan Allen, VA

Henry married Emma Marie Crane about 1876. Emma (daughter of Barnabas Crane, Jr. and Alinda Briggs) was born on 23 Mar 1853 in Ohio; died on 27 Dec 1912 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Abiel Chandler Hathaway on 7 Dec 1862 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. Abiel (son of Abiel Hathaway and Mary Pool) was born on 23 Feb 1822 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 17 Oct 1894 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 15 Oct 1861, Lima, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) 102nd New York Regt., D Co. Killed - Battle of Antietam 1862

Notes:

Won Best Speaker--Club 873-F on 6/28/05.
By Bill Baxter

"Isaiah Cornell was born in 1801. He had a son named Captain M. Eugene Cornell, who was an unsung war hero of the American Civil War.

Fellow Toastmasters and honored guests....

Eugene Cornell was born on April 11, 1842 . He was not a famous person himself, but he had an uncle who was very famous. His name was Ezra, the brother of Isaiah. Ezra Cornell founded a major university in Ithaca, NY; on a hill overlooking Lake Cayucas. You have probably heard Cornell University's Alma Mater Song, "High Above Cayucas Waters."

After, Eugene Cornell grew up, he became an Officer in the Union Army. In 1862, after the outbreak of the American Civil War, Capt. Eugene Cornell served under General McClellan, who at that time, headed up the Union Forces in The Eastern Campaign, but was always at odds with Honest Abe Lincoln. It was during this time in 1862, that The Union Army was in desperate need of a victory in the East, as the Confederate Army under General Lee had a pretty good stronghold on the Eastern Campaign. As desperate as the Union was for a victory, the South was just as desperate to maintain their stronghold in the East, because in the Western Campaign, The Union Army under General Ulysses S. Grant was dominating the Confederate Army. And so, the two sides met head on at a place in Maryland called Antietam Creek, on Sept. 17, 1862.

The North and the South fought each other at very close range. The Battle of Antietam lasted one day, and I have to say, it was a massacre. The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest battle of the entire Civil War, and the bloodiest one-day battle in the History of America. A total of 3,650 dead soldiers, Blue and Gray, littered the countryside surrounding Antietam Creek. At least 17,300 people were wounded at the Battle of Antietam. Although the losses were heavy on both sides, General McClellan and his Union Army had obtained their much needed victory at Antietam Creek. This prompted Abraham Lincoln to write his Emancipation Proclamation, which would free all of the slaves in America.

One of the soldiers who died at the Battle of Antietam was Captain Eugene Cornell. There were no confetti brass bands, no medals, just a man who willingly gave his life for his country, and for Abe Lincoln's Cause, which was to reunite a country which was torn apart by slavery and secession. That is my definition of an unsung hero. An unsung war hero is one who willingly lays down his life for his country, without expecting anything in return, whether he lives to tell about it or not. Capt. Cornell did not live to tell about it; but, he was indeed an unsung war hero.

Capt. Cornell had a nephew whose name was George Cornell. George was born in 1854, and was 8 years old, when his uncle died at The Battle of Antietam. When George grew up, he had a daughter named Myrtle Cornell who was born in 1892. Myrtle married a Navy Man by the name of Chief Warrant Officer, Leroy Edwin Baxter--Grampa Baxter to me. Myrtle Cornell, who became Myrtle Cornell Baxter, was my Grandma. Capt. Eugene Cornell was Grandma's Great Uncle and my Great Greet Great Uncle. Capt. Cornell and I are both part of "Uncle Ezra's Family Tree" which grows on top of a hill, "High Above Cayucas Waters." And so, I created this Civil War Website, and named it the Capt. M. Eugene Cornell Memorial Civil War Showcase. During this upcoming Fourth of July Holiday, Let us remember those "Unsung War Heroes" who gave their lives for the freedom which we share here in America."



HDQRS. ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND NEW YORK STATE VOLS.,
Camp in Field near Antietam Creek, September 18, 1862.

Colonel STAINROOK,
Commanding Second Brigade.

COLONEL: I have the honor to report that in the action of yesterday the One hundred and second New York State Volunteers entered the field for duty, according to orders, at 6.30 a. m., in common with the rest of the brigade; that we marched to the woods held by the rebels in close column by division, and that line of battle was formed by deployment of column. While the line was forming, under fire of sharpshooters of the enemy, Captain M. Eugene Cornell, of Company D of this regiment, fell, dead, at the front of his command while bringing them into line, being shot through the head. After line was formed we advanced in order, driving the rebel before us, this regiment going, however, to the left of the brigade, and, after passing through the woods, taking the left of the burning building in the field beyond. From this building our men pursued the enemy to the corn-field in advance, where the One hundred and second halted and commenced firing at a battery which was playing on the right of the brigade, just beyond the corn-field. This battery retired immediately after our opening fire upon it.

At this time I marched the regiment by the right flank to rejoin the brigade, which was in position behind the battery of Parrott guns, to the right of the corn-field. Soon after the brigade moved forward past the battery, and drove the enemy through the woods beyond. The One hundred and second, however, remained supporting the battery, by order of General Sumner's aide. This battery retired after expending its ammunition, and was replaced by a battery of brass guns, which remained in position about twenty minutes, and returned, being threatened by a brigade of the enemy, the right of this brigade being out of ammunition and unsupported, retiring at the same time. The One hundred and second also retired, joining in with the rest of the brigade, and were reformed into line by the general commanding division (General Greene), at the rear of the woods behind the burning building. The brigade was here rested, and, after some two hours, was again marched one-half mile to the rear, and, after forming line, arms were stacked and ration given out.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JAS. C. LANE,
Lieut. Col., Comdg. One hundred and second New York Vols.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49962565/merwin-eugene-cornell

Family/Spouse: George Arvillo Wilder. George (son of John Wilder and Eunice Codding) was born on 07 Nov 1833 in New York; died on 07 Nov 1913 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the HISTORY OF ONTARIO COUNTY; compiled by Lewis Cass Aldrich;
edited by George S. Conover; 1893;
Mark A. Case, Bristol, was born in Bristol, August 16, 1842. His
father was Seymour W., son of Jonathan J., who was born in Bristol and
married Caroline J., daughter of George Gregg. Mr. Case and wife had
five sons and a daughter. He owned a farm of 100 acres, was a Democrat
in politics and active in his party. He died January 20, 1874, and his
widow resides with her son, Horace B. Mark A. was educated in the
common schools of Bristol. In 1867 he married Mariette, daughter of
Ephraim Dunham, and they have two sons: George G., born December 14,
1870, and Seymour W., born May 13, 1875. Mr. Case has 100 acres which
he purchased in 1867, and is a general farmer and hop grower, having
ten acres devoted to the latter. Mr. Case is a Democrat in politics,
and was supervisor in 1889-90 and 1891. He was justice of the peace
one term, and assessor one term.

Mark married Mariette Dunham in 1867. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lovice Fisher Case in 1863. Lovice (daughter of Orestes Case and Lucretia Caroline Fisher) was born on 25 May 1843 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 30 Mar 1923 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward T. Wilder. Edward was born in 1844; died in 1914; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annette married Horace C. Gilbert on 7 Feb 1861. Horace was born on 6 Jul 1838; died on 30 Jan 1915 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Richmond Center Cemetery, Richmond, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Artemas married Matilda Fifield about 1874. Matilda was born on 21 Nov 1853 in Honeoye Falls, Monroe County, New York; died on 15 Apr 1939 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
died of cardiac dilation

Fannie married Frederick Leonard Ashley on 16 Mar 1876 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Frederick (son of Noah Ashley and Minerva Tisdale) was born on 25 Mar 1845 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; died on 16 Jun 1922 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jedediah married Mary A. Beardsley on 7 Jul 1874. Mary was born in 1858; died on 13 Sep 1880 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Zachary was educated at Canandaigua Academy and at Lima Seminary. He always followed farming. He built his residence in 1883 a half mile south of the old homestead and commands a fine view of the lake and rural scenery(even today).

Zacariah Briggs passed, away at his home on the corner of Briggs and Lake Streets Friday afternoon. Mr. Briggs had been in poor health for the past year but had gradually grown worse for the last few weeks. He was the son of Cyrus and Emeline McMichael Briggs and was born in Honeoye February 13, 1849. Mr. Briggs was married to Analiza Sleight of East Richmond in Detroit October 25. 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs lived the early part of their married life on a farm on the west side of Honeoye Lake, which was still owned by Mr. Briggs and occupied by his son, Harry, and family. Mr. Briggs retired from farm several years ago and moved to the village to live and a few years ago purchased the George Ashley house, where he passed away. Besides the widow he is survived by two sons, Irving of Rochester and Harry of Honeoye, and two grandchildren. The funeral was held from the home Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. G. E. Henshaw officiated, and interment was in Lake View cemetery. Honeoye, Dec 24, 1924***
(The Livonia Gazette, Livonia, NY, Friday, December 26,1924)

Zachary married Ann Eliza Sleight on 25 Oct 1871 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Ann (daughter of Theodore Martin Sleight and Julia Ann Pool) was born on 15 Aug 1851 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; died on 7 May 1941 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John C. Briggs, Richmond, was born September 21, 1853. His father, Cyrus, was born in 1820 in the house now occupied by his son, which was built by the father of Cyrus, Artemas, in 1817. The latter was born in 1786 in Dighton, Mass., and came on foot to Bristol, Ontario county, in 1806. In 1809 he married in Bristol, Fanny Gregg, born in 1789. His father, Jedediah, was born in 1738. He had thirteen children, several of whom came to this county. Artemas traded his farm in Bristol for one here, whither he removed in 1814. He served in the War of 1812, and fought in several of the battles on the Niagara frontier. He settled on the west side of Honeoye Lake, and owned land south of Main street in Honeoye. He and his son, Jedediah, each gave half the land for the original cemetery and he gave the land for the First Methodist church. He was one of the founders of the church here. The edifice stood on the site of Mrs. Phillips's house on Lake street. His children were: John G., born in 1811; Jedediah, born in 1815; Fanny, born in 1818; Cyrus, born in 1820, and Mary, born in 1823. Cyrus was educated at East Bloomfield Academy, and was a farmer. He married first Emeline McMichael, daughter of Thomas McMichael, a tanner here, and they had two sons: Zachary J., born in 1849, and John C. He married second Cynthia E. Hadley, by whom he had no children. He died in 1888. John C. married in 1878 Minnie A., daughter of John Van Buren. She was born November 8, 1857. They have had two children; Fred J., born in 1885, died in 1889, and Hattie F., born May 26 1889. Mr. Briggs farms the old original homestead first taken up by Abel Short and later owned by Artemas Briggs. Jedediah, brother of Artemas Briggs, was born in 1779 and was a sea captain. During the War of 1812 he was captured by the English and taken to England, returning after the war. Enoch, the oldest brother, born in 1770, came after Artemas, and settled in Bristol, where his descendants may be found at the present time. The ancestry of the family dates back to Sir Robert Briggs of England, who lived about thirteen generations back.
(History of Ontario County, New York; compiled by Lewis Cass Aldrich; edited by George S. Conover; 1893)

John married Minnie A. Van Buren in 1878. Minnie (daughter of John Van Buren and Mary J. Pratt) was born on 8 Nov 1857; died in 1928 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114830063/fannie_annette-cramton

Family/Spouse: Abel Dudley Cramton. Abel (son of Abel Cramton, Jr. and Olive Dudley) was born on 21 Dec 1852 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan; died on 27 May 1909 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252816201/eva_w-dugan

Eva married Walter Eugene Dugan on 26 Dec 1878 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan. Walter was born on 17 Jun 1856 in Ohio; died on 23 Dec 1912 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan; was buried in Somerset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1931 57 N.Monroe St.,Coldwater,MI

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41893539/mary_belle-schmedlen

Family/Spouse: William Henry Schmedlen. William was born on 13 Aug 1857 in Brooklyn, Jackson County, Michigan; died on 26 Sep 1944 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; was buried in Somerset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Johnson. Mary (daughter of Phineas Johnson and Catherine) was born in 1837 in New York; died on 16 Apr 1884 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Uriel Jerome Reed in 1856. Uriel (son of Uriel Reed and Nancy Frost) was born on 21 Aug 1832 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 19 Jun 1903 in West Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York; was buried in West Bloomfield Rural Cemetery, West Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Isaiah I. Case in 1863. Isaiah (son of Isaiah Case and Rachel Reed) was born on 10 Nov 1832 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 3 Feb 1925 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Seneca married Lucy Clara Crane in 1867. Lucy (daughter of Barnabas Crane, Jr. and Alinda Briggs) was born in 1850; died on 16 Apr 1889; was buried in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Millissa H. Mack about 1870. Millissa (daughter of Jonathan Mack, Jr. and Amy S. Briggs) was born in 1850 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 2 Mar 1884 in Ontario County, New York; was buried in Hunn Memorial Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Benton G. Abbey, Richmond, was born February 19, 1854. His father, Hiram P., son of John, was born in 1822, and married Betsey, daughter of Benjamin Gregg, of Bristol, and settled on a portion of his father's farm. Besides Benton he had two other children: S. Elizabeth, born in 1860, and Robt. B., now living in Bristol, where he is a farmer. Hiram P. has about 550 acres in this county and several thousand acres in Texas, which he visits every winter. Mrs. Abbey died in 1888. His son, Benton G., attended Canandaigua Academy and Geneseo Normal School. In 1885 he married Jennie Garton, of East Bloomfield, and they have two children: Caroline, born August 1, 1886, and Bessie, born in January, 1888. Mr. Abbey engaged in the manufacture of drain tile in 1879, to which he has since added a cider mill and a fruit evaporator. He has twenty acres in his homestead farm.
(HISTORY OF ONTARIO COUNTY; compiled by Lewis Cass Aldrich; edited by George S. Conover; 1893)

Benton married Jennie Cora Garton on 23 Dec 1885 in East Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York. Jennie was born on 7 Aug 1864 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 5 Apr 1932 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York; was buried in Allen's Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Allen's Hill, N. Y. - Robert Abbey, 76, who had lived in this locality all his life, died unexpectedly Saturday night on the way to Memorial Hospital, Canandaigua. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Milton Munson of Centerfield and Mrs. Frank Earing of Canandaigua; three sons, Robert of Lima, Clarence of Canadice, and George of Canandaigua; nineteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday at 2 o'clock, with burial in Evergreen cemetery, Baptist Hill, Bristol.
(The Livonia Gazette, 4 December 1941)

Family/Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Hilliard. Mary was born on 2 May 1869; died on 25 Dec 1940; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eugene Symonds. Eugene was born in 1853; died in 1917; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alvin Levi Higley. Alvin was born on 19 Feb 1859 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; died on 16 Feb 1947 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In pursuit of that occupation to which he became accustomed in
earliest youth in Ohio, Mr. Crane, in 1883, settled in Ventura County,
where he has realized many of his ambitious expectations. He was born
in Sharon Township, Medina County, Ohio, July 7, 1835. His paternal
ancestors were all born and reared in or near Deighton, Mass., where
the original ancestor, from England, one Henry Crane, settled in 1654.
On the maternal side, Louisa (Briggs) Crane was born in Ontario
County, N. Y., in 1815, a daughter of Thomas Briggs, also a native of
Massachusetts. Her brother, George G. Briggs, the pioneer fruit man of
California, in 1861 became the owner of the Rancho Santa Paula y
Saticoy, in Ventura County, and said rancho was subdivided and thrown
open for settlement by him. In 1855 Mr. Crane came to California and
assisted his uncle, George G. Briggs, in putting out two hundred acres
of orchard, in addition to the already large orchard then just
bearing, near Marysville. He also assisted him in putting out an
orchard of one hundred acres near Oroville, and one of two hundred
acres on the Sacramento river near Knights Landing. Remaining in
California something over three years, he then returned to his native
place in Ohio, married and purchased a farm upon which he resided for
ten years, when, selling his farm, he removed to Cass county, Mo. Six
years later he removed to Denver, Colo., where he engaged in the
wholesale fruit business, shipping from forty to fifty carloads a year
from Marysville and Sacramento.
The drought in California of 1877 decided him to quit the fruit
business and go to the Black Hills of Dakota, the then new mining
region. There, in company with others, he was successful in locating
and developing what is known as the Trojan group of mines, near
Deadwood, which he and his partners sold in 1883 for $10o,000. In the
same year he removed with his family to Saticoy, Ventura County,
purchased and settled upon the ranch he now (1902) occupies. This land
was at once utilized for the raising of lima beans and the setting out
of walnut trees. Today there is a fine bearing orchard of Santa
Barbara soft shell walnuts covering fifty acres. Some apricots also
are raised on the ranch.
No one has shown more enthusiasm than Mr. Crane in promoting the
interests of his neighborhood. To further the cause of the walnut
growers he assisted in the organization of the Saticoy Walnut Growers'
Association. He was one of tile first stockholders in the People's
Lumber Company, and has also been vitally interested in the subject of
water supply. In addition to his home ranch he owns eighty acres of
land west of Pasadena, which can be developed into grape land.
Although a Democrat in politics and a stanch upholder of his party, he
has never cared for office and has never been a candidate but once,
when he was nominated for supervisor. His kindly and agreeable
personality has won for him many friends throughout Ventura county. In
1859 he married Adalina Huntley, who was born in Granger township,
Medina County, Ohio, in 1836. They are the parents of two children,
namely: Amy, who is the wife of E. E. Huntley, of Saticoy; and Abbie,
wife of L. W. Andrews, an attorney of Los Angeles.

Lucy married Seneca Totman in 1867. Seneca (son of Ira Totman and Nancy Gregg) was born in 1845; died in 1887; was buried in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Henry Clay Trafton about 1876. Henry (son of John W. Trafton and Eliza A. Totman) was born on 17 Mar 1849 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 7 Jun 1917 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Crane. Mary (daughter of Joseph Warren Crane and Olive Chatfield) was born on 23 Feb 1844 in Sharon Twp, Medina County, Ohio; died on 11 Nov 1923 in Sharon Twp, Medina County, Ohio; was buried in Sharon Center Cemetery, Sharon, Medina County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elmer E. Chatfield. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JOHN G. BRIGGS, was born in Franklin County, Kansas, December 3, 1858. He is the son of Joseph W. Briggs (whose sketch appears in this connection) and Mary J. (Oldes) Briggs, a native of Ohio. When but five years of age he was brought by his parents to this State. During his youthful days, when not in school, he was employed in his father's large orchards, and thus at an early age he had become familiar with all the details of orchard culture. In his boyhood, his father had the care of
extensive fruit interests near Marysville, but in 1873 he came to this county and purchased 120 acres of land near the Trimble road. He eventually improved 100 acres of this tract, setting that portion to fruit-trees. In this work he was most ably assisted by our subject, who, as young as he was, managed this extensive property, and in time came to have sole control of it, as for many years previous to his death, in 1887, his father was occupied in the care of his large interests near Visalia.

This magnificent orchard contains about 10,000 trees, and is known far and wide as one of the finest and most productive in the county. This is due to Mr. Briggs' thorough, practical knowledge of the business to which he was trained, ande and attention which he has devoted to the production of these telling results. Mr. Briggs is now living at San Jose, where he is engaged in settling the affairs of his father's extensive estate.

In 1882 he was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Adams, the daughter of William Francis and Mary Ann Adams, who were natives and residents of England. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs have one daughter, Edith Violet.


Pen Pictures From The Garden of the World or Santa Clara County, California, Illustrated. - Edited by H. S. Foote.- Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1888.
Pg. 572-573



Born in Kansas, December 3, 1858, and came with his parents to California in 1861. On arrival the family proceeded to Marysville, where they resided until 1873, when J. W. Briggs, the father of our subject, purchased the property on which they now reside. This, one of the finest orchards in Santa Clara county, contains about ten thousand fruit trees in all, there being some three thousand pear, two thousand plum, fourrteen hundred cherry, fifteen hundred apple, seven hundred peach, and the balance apricot trees. No pains has bee spared by J. G. Briggs, who manages for his father, in conducting this orchard, whilehe includes in his cultivation the rarest varieties of blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. There are althogether one hundred and twenty acress on the farm, twenty of which are devoted to pasturage, and the remainder to fruit culture.

History of Santa Clara County, California San Francisco: Alley, Bowen & Co., 1881, 838 pgs.page 562

Family/Spouse: Elma Gula DeRiemer. Elma was born on 4 Dec 1868 in Bellevue, Eaton County, Michigan; died on 29 Dec 1962 in Livonia, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

GRAD: 1888 Le Roy, Genesee, NY; Graduation: Ingham University 2 6
Occupation: 1889 Le Roy, Genesee, NY; Occupation: Head of oil painting department at Ingham University 6
Occupation: 1893 Oshawa, Canada; Occupation: Artist and art teacher at Demill College 1 2 6
Religion: Honeoye, Ontario, NY; Religion: First Congregational Church 2
Residence: 1911 Honeoye, Ontario, NY 7
Note:
Louisa attended Ingham University for the "Art Course" and graduated in 1888. She taught art at Demill College which was a ladies school in Canada (and is pictured with a class in 1894). She was a painter who loved to paint landscapes.
At one time in her life she went to visit cousins in Mill Valley, California. She fell in love with a man and they were engaged. But he contracted TB and died. She then returned to Honeoye.
She returned home to care for her parents. She later regretted that much of her life was spent caring for others.
She loved birds, bugs and worms. She even kept a praying mantis on her house plants. She would put it on her finger and it would actually perform for her. (from Thelma Huff)
She was a patient at Naples nursing home for the last one and a half years of her life.
She was a member of DAR and was very proud of her family ancestry. She told stories of Governor Bradford coming over on the Mayflower.
Funeral service was held at Brown Funeral Home and officiated by Rev Vardell Swett, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Honeoye. (Obituary of Louise E Reed)

****(I (Andrew) have a water color painting of hers of Honeoye Lake dated 1908 - she was a neighbor of my great-grandparents(Briggs) in Honeoye)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Veterinarian

Notes:

Dr.Reed was a Veterinarian in Livonia for 51 years, he also was Mayor of Livonia.

Harry married Josephine King on 30 Aug 1889 in Clifton Springs, Ontario County, New York. Josephine was born on 30 Sep 1874 in Clifton Springs, Ontario County, New York; died on 23 Jul 1951; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Wilda B. Gray on 24 Jan 1953 in Avon, Livingston County, New York. Wilda (daughter of Willard C. Gray and Frances Arabella Gray) was born on 21 Apr 1886 in Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Jan 1956 in Livonia, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Groveland, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roy W. Reed of the Hemlock- Honeoye Road died Sunday, May 11, at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Robert Edwards, of Rochester, at the age of 72. Mr. and Mrs. Reed spent the winter in St. Petersburg, Fla., as has been their custom for the past four or five years. Mr. Reed had suffered for some time with hardening of the arteries and this winter underwent a serious operation in a St. Petersburg hospital. Saturday, May 3," Harold Kemp and Mr. Reed's son, Harrison, went to St. Petersburg with an ambulance and returned last week Thursday night with Mr. Reed, taking him to the home of his daughter in Rochester, where he died Sunday. Roy Reed was born Dec. 4, 1879. in the Reed homestead, now occupied by his son, Harrison. He was a son of Harrison and Elizabeth Gooding Reed and had lived his entire life in this vicinity. He is survived by his wife. Pearl Gaeke Reed, his former wife, Florence Ashley, having died in 1945; the son, Harrison of Hemlock; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Huff and Louise Reed of Honeoye; two brothers. Dr. Harry P. Reed of Livonia and Murray E. Reed of Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; two stepsons, L. B. Gaeke and Edward Gaeke; several nieces and nephews. • Funeral services were held at the Reed Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, with burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye
(Livonia Gazette, 15 May 1952)

Family/Spouse: Florance Annette Ashley. Florance (daughter of Francis Alonzo Ashley and Ellen Susan Wilbur) was born on 25 Feb 1881 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York; died on 30 Jul 1945 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Raymond S. Lee in 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married James Hugh Cameron on 29 Oct 1902 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. James was born in 1873; died in 1945 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ary Agnes Hathaway was born December 2, 1863, in Bristol, New York, the daughter of A. [Abiel] Chandler Hathaway and H. [Hannah] Augusta Cornell, all of good family. Both grandparents and parents were earnest Universalists. Her paternal grandfather, her uncle and her great-grandfather were founders of the Universalist Society. Her maternal grandfather and aunt were the first to be baptized. She was educated in a very simple country school until eighteen years of age, and studied music with a very good Oberlin professor.

When almost twenty years of age, she went to Genesee Wesley University, Lima, New York, but stayed out two or three terms on account of poor health and for teaching. She graduated in 1888 at the head of her class. After that she taught public school in Lima [for] three years, then one term in a country school and one year in Newark, New York high school, from which position she was obliged to resign on account of her mother's death. After that she taught two terms in the Newark Valley primary school. Then she went to Lebanon Normal School for eight months. She had to give this up before graduating because of lack of money. In the autumn she took a position as a grammar school teacher in Chester, Illinois. There she taught four years.

Then she went to Lombard College to be Dean of Women and teacher of academic studies. Three years later she became teacher of history, and studied to get a diploma, graduating in 1905 with Stanley and Frank Adams, as an honor student.

In May, 1905, she came to Japan, and with the exception of a very few years on furlough, she has been connected with the Mission ever since. She did, however, resign at the age of sixty, and went home, speaking far and wide for Japan and against the Exclusion Act. But in 1928, the Women's Board needed someone to send to Japan, and she came back for an intended period of three years.

She had one brother who died leaving no children, so she is the last member of her branch of the Hathaway tree, though there are some cousins on the mother's side still living.
(The Christian Leader, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Saturday, April 22. 1939, Page 399)

Family/Spouse: Alice C. Bliss. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clarine A. Insse. Clarine was born in 1867; died in 1948; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married a second time to Alta Hayward.

Orestes married Irma Alta Muzzall on 12 Aug 1907. Irma was born on 13 March 1884 in Nunica, Ottawa County, Michigan; died in Jul 1949 in Houghton Lake, Roscommon County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Irene May McKay. Irene was born on 12 Feb 1890 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island; died on 10 Jan 1974 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Bristol, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ira Alger. Ira was born in 1872; died in 1953; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HONEOYE - Mrs. Bessie B. Wood, 80, East Lake Road, died yesterday (July 11, 1967) in Canandaigua. Born in Honeoye Falls, she was a member of the Honeoye Congregational Church and the Honeoye Home Bureau. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Gerald Reynolds, Rochester, and two grandchildren. Friends may call 7 to 9 today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow at the Moore Funeral Home in Naples. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday from the Honeoye Congregational Church. Rev. Bardell Swett officiating. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye.
(Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, NY, Wednesday, July 12, 1967)

Family/Spouse: Dana Wilbur Wood. Dana was born on 13 Jun 1885 in South Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died on 15 May 1964 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Removed to Oak Park,Ill before 1920.

Greenwich - Mrs. Edith Briggs Stevens, 70, died Monday night at the home of her son, Robert Stevens, Church Street. Mrs. Stevens had resided with her son for the past five years and had been ill for some time. She was born in Honeoye. The only survivors are the son mentioned above and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM today at the Kinnin Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul R. Shaub, [pastor of the Baptist Church, will officiate. Cremation will take place at the Gardener-Earl Memorial Crematory in Troy.
(The Post-Star, Glens Falls, New York, Wednesday, May 16, 1945)

Edith married George E. McWhorter on 19 Nov 1901 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. George (son of George W. McWhorter and Living) was born in Mar 1873 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died before 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edith married Wirt Allen Stevens on 21 Sep 1918 in Cook County, Illinois. Wirt (son of Doctor Walter Augustus Stevens and Elnora V. Richards) was born on 25 Mar 1878 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died in 1941; was buried in Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Bacon Jr., assault second degree, consisting of blows with a pop bottle on Irving C. Briggs' head at Honeoye, December 2d; not guilty, bail $500.
(ONTABIO REPOSITORY-MESSENGER, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1904)

Honeoye — Irving Briggs. 78, former resident here, and a brother of Harry Briggs, died at the home of his stepdaughter, Miss Elizabeth P. Swan. In Buffalo Feb. 2. His body was brought to Honeoye where services were held Sunday at the Congregational Church. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery.
(VICTOR HERALD, VICTOR, N.Y., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1951)

Irving married Jennie Dunham in 1912 in Ontario County, New York. Jennie (daughter of Charles E. Dunham and Mary Lorette Wilson) was born on 20 Nov 1869 in New York; died on 16 Dec 1948 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Flower Fadeth - So faded and perished by the dread disease, pneumonia, Fannie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Briggs, on Thursday, March 29th, aged twelve and one half years. Seldom have the hearts of the people gone out in deeper sympathy than to this afflicted family, who are now bereft of their only and well-be-loved daughter. Not alone will her place in the union and Sunday school be vacant, but all will miss the bright face and sunny smile of Fannie Briggs. Clothed in white and lying in a casket of purest white, amid flowers (fit emblems of immortality), Fannie was laid to rest in the cemetery at Lake View. Her funeral heald at the Congregational Church on Saturday, was attended by a large concourse of people.
(Livonia Gazette, April 6, 1888)

"Come not again, dear child. If thou - By and chance couldst break that vow - Of silence at thy last hour made; - If to this grim life unafraid - Thou couldst return, and melt the frost - Wherein thy bright limo's power was lost, - Still would I whisper since so fair - This silent comradeship we share - Yes, whisper ' mid the unbidden rain - Of tears: 'Come not, come not again!'"

Died:
Died of Acute Typhoid Pneumonia after 10 days.

Notes:

Harry Franklin Briggs, lifelong resident of Honeoye, passed away at Rochester on Nov. 16. Mr. Briggs was born in the town of Richmond, May 20, 1877, a son of Zachary and Anne 'Eliza Sleight Briggs, and his entire life has been spent in that town. During the past three years he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Edward Haynes of Arkport. His wife was the late Lillian M. Staley Briggs. Funeral services were held at the Brown Funeral Home at Honeoye, on Saturday at 2pm. with Masonic services on Friday at 8pm. Mr. Briggs was a charter member of Honeoye Valley Grange, and of the Honeoye Masonic Lodge of which he was also past master. Burial was in the family lot in Lake View Cemetery. The Rev. Luther Cross, pastor of Arkport Presbyterian Church, officiated. Besides his daughter, Mrs. Edward Haynes of Arkport. he leaves one son, Charles Briggs of Rochester, and four grandchildren.
(THE LIVONIA GAZETTE. LIVONIA. N. Y., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 24, 1955)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98775927/harry_franklin-briggs

Harry married Lillian Mae Staley on 3 Jul 1901 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York. Lillian (daughter of Isaac W. Staley and Rebecca E. Sanford) was born on 08 Sep 1871 in Kingsbourgh, Fulton County, New York; died on 3 Apr 1953 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Cyrus Briggs has returned from a visit to Hopewell, Rochester, etc. She was called home by news of the death
of Freddie Briggs.
Freddie, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Briggs, died of peritonetis on Wednesday last, aged nearly five years. The funeral services were held on Friday, Rev. Mr. Day officiating.
(The Naples Record, Wednesday, September 25, 1889)

Notes:

Died:
Died of Epilepsy

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115176172/altha_belle-ward

Altha married Perley Franklin Ward on 7 Sep 1920 in Wood County, Ohio. Perley was born on 3 Jan 1873 in Michigan; died on 22 Dec 1954 in Michigan; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46214640/bernard_henry-dugan

Notes:

Occupation: Salesman for James Heddon's Sons of Dowagiac, Michigan,
makers of the finest fishing tackle. He retired in July 1960

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110986250/henry_ehrle-schmedlen

Family/Spouse: Lulu Kramer. Lulu (daughter of William R. Kramer and Almina A. Geisel) was born on 9 Mar 1886 in Delphos, Van Wert County, Ohio; died on 7 Feb 1968 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Marion E. Barringer in 1885. Marion was born on 15 Jul 1858 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York; died in 1929 in Ontario County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frank K. Green. Frank was born in 1874; died in 1931; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Howard Whiting Tellier. Howard was born on 12 Nov 1887 in Naples, Ontario County, New York; died on 24 Jan 1971 in Naples, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Rose Ridge Cemetery, Naples, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leon Sinon Vandermeid. Leon (son of John Vandermeid and Nellie Sinon) was born on 10 Apr 1900; died on 21 May 1981; was buried in Union Cemetery, Livonia, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1944; World War II (US) US Army Philippines

Notes:

Philip Livingston Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully at Highland Hospital in Rochester, Monday, February 12, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Harry P. Reed and Mrs. Wilda Gray Reed, grandson, Mark P. Ricotta.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley, children, Ann (Marty) Livingston Gangi, Susan (Steven) Rigoni, Pamela (Mark) Ricotta, Philip G. (Patty) Livingston and David (Michelle) Livingston. He was known as Hop Toad to his grandchildren, Amy (Courtney) Churchfield, David and Steven Rigoni, Paul (Tricia) Ricotta, Calvin and Hannah Livingston and 5 great grandchildren.

Phillip was a World War II Veteran. He served with the occupation forces for two years in the Philippines. He was a Graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and Genesee Junior College. Phil was a 32 year employee of Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester. He was an avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed the challenge of turkey hunting. His love for Conesus Lake was shared with clients of the Cerebral Palsy Association, whom he piloted around the lake for many summers. He was a member of the Geneseo VFW Post #5005 and the Geneseo United Methodist Church. After retiring from Kodak, Phil and Shirley enjoyed traveling in the US, Canada and Alaska and spending many winters in Florida and Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Burial with full Military Honors will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Groveland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Geneseo Parish Outreach, 4520 Genesee St. (Rte. 63), Geneseo, NY 14454.

Family/Spouse: Shirley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 he is living with Helen J. Kenyon in Chicago as an adopted son. 1920 he is with his mother and stepfather and goes by the surname Stevens from then on.

Robert married Leona Gaskin in 1938. Leona was born on 4 Aug 1909 in Marshall, Dane County, Wisconsin; died on 22 Feb 1998 in Greenwich, Washington County, New York; was buried in Greenwich Cemetery, Greenwich, Washington County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

School teacher for many years - graduated from Geneseo Normal School. Taught primarily at Arkport school.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74512173/fannie_eliza-haynes

Fannie married Edward Christian Haynes on 19 Apr 1930 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Edward (son of Lloyd Jesse Haynes and Ella Caroline Lander) was born on 12 Aug 1905 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was christened on 2 Dec 1906 in Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 13 May 1984 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles was a general forman at Eastman Kodak Company. He was also a member of the Honeoye Masonic Lodge.

Charles married Letah Louise Flood on 25 Aug 1928 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Letah (daughter of Thomas Downing Flood and Carrie Adelia Belcher) was born on 12 Apr 1909 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; died on 23 Jun 2005 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113658287/mary_adelaide-olsen

Mary married Roy William Olsen on 12 Oct 1940 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan. Roy was born on 13 Aug 1913 in Copenhagen, Denmark; died on 8 Feb 1978 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ruth Walker. Ruth (daughter of George Walker and Ruth Schwab) was born on 4 Jun 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]