Notes: Our Family History

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7001	George and his brother Edward each acquire land that is registered on April 1, 1862. Another researcher notes that by 1877 a plat map shows the land owned by someone else.	BROCKMAN, George M. (I19570)
7002	George and his brother Edward each acquire land that is registered on April 1, 1862. Another researcher notes that by 1877 a plat map shows the land owned by someone else.	BROCKMAN, Edward B. (I19693)
7003	George and Kitt are listed in a voter list in 1965, their address is 1378 Wilson Avenue in York Centre , Ontario. George's occupation is listed as civil servant and Kitt's as waitress.	CAHILL, Kitt Elizabeth (I23657)
7004	George and Kitt are listed in a voter list in 1965, their address is 1378 Wilson Avenue in York Centre , Ontario. George's occupation is listed as civil servant and Kitt's as waitress.	MCGOLDRICK, George F. (I21359)
7005	George Brockman is listed in the Voter Registration rolls of San Bernardino County, California. His age is given as 58; birthplace, England; occupation, farmer; place of residence as South Riverside, and that he became a naturalized citizen in 1867 at Martin Co., MN.	BROCKMAN, George M. (I19570)
7006	George came to New England as early as 1638 and was in Roxbury, MA "where he was a member of the church ofwhich the famous Eliot was pastor."	KILBORN, George (I8820)
7007	George Colton, known in the record by the title of Quartermaster, from whom descended all of the Coltons in this country so far as known, is said to have come from a town in England called Sunnoncofield. Came first to Windsor, married Deborah Gardner of Hartford, and was one of the first settlers in that part of Springfield called Longmeadow.	COLTON, George (I1563)
7008	George Cotton was knighted by Henry VIII and was the grantee of Combermere. The Cottons of Combermere rose to great heights in the reign of Henry VIII, and this was due in a measure to the alliances with these other families by marriage. George Cotton was knighted by Henry VIII and was the grantee of Combermere. Sir George Cotton, Knight, and Esquire of the Body to Henry VIII, and knighted by him, grantee of Combermere in 32 year of Henry VIII, including the monastery, with its church, bell tower, Lake of Combermere and the cemetery, all by the King's letters patent. In this grant were lands called Dodcote in County Salop, Cliffe and Hales in Drayton, Erdlet Grange in Staffordshire, Wincell Grange in County Cheshire and Cotes Grange in Derbyshire.	COTTON, Sir Sir George (I21850)
7009	George Kennan lived for many years at Charlemont and appears to have held a commission as lieutenant in the revolutionary war, probably in the state militia. The author of this visited Charlemont on his way to New York in 1894, for the purpose of examining the town records.... An examination of the town records disclosed the fact that George Kennan had been quite an active and prominent man in the town and had held many offices of public trust and in the records he was constatnly referred to as "Lieut. George Kennan."	KENNAN, George (I5458)
7010	George Kennan removed with his family from Charlemont to Waterbury, Vt., and was among the first settlers there. He built a mill there and probably received a commission as Colonel. At any rate, he was known there as Col. George Kennan, and became an active and prominent man in that vicinity and held many offices of trust and responsibility. He was elected to the Vermont Legislature in 1798-1805-1806-1808-1810.	KENNAN, George (I5458)
7011	George Kennan, of Charlemont, Gentleman, in consideration of 100 Pounds Sterling, conveys to Margaret Kennan, of Charlemont, certain lands therein described and the deed recites that "said Margaret takes this for her third in a certain farm formerly owned by James Kennan, "my honored father" and Warren Booth.	KENNAN, George (I5458)
7012	George Kennan, of Charlemont, Gentleman, in consideration of 100 Pounds Sterling, conveys to Margaret Kennan, of Charlemont, certain lands therein described and the deed recites that "said Margaret takes this for her third in a certain farm formerly owned by James Kennan, "my honored father" and Warren Booth.	SMITH, Margaret (I5453)
7013	George married a second time, the name of that wife is unknown, they had no children.	SPICER, George (I19928)
7014	George S. Fellows publishes a book that contains the complete "Loisette System" claiming several reasons that Loisette does not own a copyright to the system. In addition he states the system is not original to Loisette but a Dr. Pick. Fellows states he "has no interest in any Memory System whatsoever, and is actuated solely by that keen sense of justice and innate love of liberty, characteristic of every true American." Fellows feels if the system works it should be available to all, free of charge. From the preface of "Loisette Exposed," "The so-called Loisette System here presented, complete, has hitherto cost from FIVE to TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS and the signing of a contract binding to secrecy in the penal sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. If the system is worthless that fact should be made known. If it is all it claims to be, the whole world ought to have the benefit of it, and at last can have it, and at a price within the reach of millions. Here it is, and the intelligent public can judge for themselves." The book includes a section of "Testimonials of the Loisette System" including one written by Mark Twain at Hartford, March 4, 1887: Dear Sir:-Prof. Loisette did not create a memory for me; no, nothing of the kind. And yet he did for me what amounted to the same thing, for he proved to me that I already had a memory, a thing that I was not aware of till then. I had before been able, like most people, to store up and lose things in the dark cellar of my memory; but he showed me how to light up the cellar. It is the difference, to change the figure, between having money where you can't collect it, and having it in your own pocket. The information cost me very little, yet I value it at a prodigious figure. Truly yours, S. L. Clemons Loisette must have brough suit because on July 27, 1888 the New York Supreme Court ruled Prof. Loisette's system was original, being a new departure in the education of the memory. The court ordered Fellows to deliver up to Prof. Loisette the stereotype plates and all the books in his control. Note: The book is readily availabe on Amazon.	LARROWE, Marcus Dwight (I16391)
7015	Gerome's death certificate gives October 8 as a birthday, Virginia State records, written at the time, list October 30.	NEIKIRK, Gerome Horton (I17894)
7016	Glenna Anderson, Maid of Honor, Mrs Lowell Nappin, sister-in-law of bride and Miss Phyllis Melchert, a friend of the bride as bridesmaid, Linda Hagen and Kathleen Loesch, nieces of the groom were flower girls and Robert Nappin was ring bearer. Best man was Herbert Loesch, brother-in-law of groom. Groomsmen were Lowell Nappin, brother of the bride and Herman Olson, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Edward Nappin, Uncle of the bride and Henry Swedin, brother-in-law of the groom.	Family: Henry Clarence ANDERSON / LaDonna Mae NAPPIN (F2875)
7017	Gothenburg, Sweden, Passenger Lists records the following family: Karl A. Almquist, born Sanderyd Sn, Jonkoping L,; Charlotta, 52; Frans, 16; Elin, 11 1/2; Jenny, 10; Knut, 4 3/4. The birthplace of each is listed as Sanderys Sn, Jonkoping L, their destination is listed as Hull, England, departure date is 14 Apr 1893, they are aboard the ship, Romeo. Their final destination is listed as Red Wing, Minn. The Romeo was not used as a Trans-Atlantic carrier, the family would likely have traveled from Hull, England to Liverpool to board a boat for the United States.	ANDERSDOTTER, Charlotta (I19634)
7018	Gothenburg, Sweden, Passenger Lists records the following family: Karl A. Almquist, born Sanderyd Sn, Jonkoping L,; Charlotta, 52; Frans, 16; Elin, 11 1/2; Jenny, 10; Knut, 4 3/4. The birthplace of each is listed as Sanderys Sn, Jonkoping L, their destination is listed as Hull, England, departure date is 14 Apr 1893, they are aboard the ship, Romeo. Their final destination is listed as Red Wing, Minn. The Romeo was not used as a Trans-Atlantic carrier, the family would likely have traveled from Hull, England to Liverpool to board a boat for the United States.	ALMQUIST, Carl August (I19633)
7019	Gov. Lawrence issued a Proclamation, January 1759, offering free land to New Englanders. John Fillmore's name appears among a list of 92 persons who applied for a land grant.	FILLMORE, John (I1913)
7020	Gov. Stone made his will on 2 Dec 1660. It was proved 21 Dec 1660, in Charles County by Francis Doughty, Steven Montague, Stephen Clifton. Overseers and guardians of the minor children were: Gov. Josiah Fendall, brother-in-law Francis Doughty, and brother Matthew Stone. His will: I constitute my beloved son, Thomas Stone, sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament.......... If he should die, his brother Richard, is to take his place and after him, his brother, John is to act. Eldest daughter, Elizabeth Stone, formerly given 900 acres of land at Bustard Island, also to receive 600 acres in Nangomy. Beloved son, Richard, all cattle given him by his Uncle Richard Stone, etc., and 500 acres in Nangomy. Other children, John, Matthew, Mary and Catherine, to receive stock, etc., and land out of nangomy; John 500 acres, Matthew 500 acres. Good wife Verlinda Stone, my house and lands in St. Mary's and one fourth of all my Estate and Goods, during her life and unmarried. Son Thomas to receive the remainder of land.	STONE, Governor William (I601)
7021	Grace Isabel Stevenson died at 1 month, 18 days on March 17, 1865. She was buried in the Miles Stevenson plot in the Riverview Cemetery in Chazy, Clinton, New York, with her father and her younger brother John Lennox who also died as an infant.	STEVENSON, Grace Isabel (I5397)
7022	Graduated from Yale College, went to London, and after he had received Episcopal ordination over a curch in the town of Hebron, Conn. and was returning home, he died at sea of the small-pox.	COLTON, Jonathon (I6536)
7023	Granted 500 acres 'Beckley' on the west of the Chesapeake. To this he added, 'Thomas Towne', 'The Plains,' and 'Philips Addition.' His homestead, built on 'Phillips Addition' was called 'Lebanon.' Lieutenant of Provincial Forces before 1655. High commissioner to Governor of Maryland 1655-1658. Affected surrender to Lord Baltimore.	THOMAS, Philip (I645)
7024	Guessing first name from handwriting.	ST. LAWRENCE, Amos? (I3667)
7025	Guessing name from poor handwriting. Twin of Theodore.	ST. LAWRENCE, Amanda? (I3668)
7026	Had 10 children; names of last 2 children unknown.	SPICER, Leah (I19967)
7027	Had a grant of land 200 acres, called 'Selby Clifts' lying on the west side of the Chesapeake Bay as assignee of Edward Selby, for transportation of Thomas for by Anno 1649, from caecilius, Absolute Lord and Proprietor of the Province of Maryland and Avelon Lord Baron of Baltimore, the 26th day of November in the 27th year of our Dominion over said Province of Maryland, Anno 1650.He came into the Province of Maryland in Anno 1652 at which time he 'transported his wife and son John. In Anno 1653 he transported into the Province a 'Maid servant,named Ann. At a court held at Patuxent 5 Dec 1654, Francis Billingsley was made Constable for the Clifts and was ordered to be present at the next Court to take charge of the office of Constable. (Ct.REc. also MD Arch. Vol 10, 410.) In 1656 he transported his brothers James and Thomas, in 1657 another maid servant also named Ann. In Assembly proceedings 1657 in a list of several charges to be satisfied by way of levie out of the County of Patuxent is,'for Fran. Billingsley for one wolfe, 100 pounds of tobacco. In 1657 he transported Sarah Billingsley, widow of his brother William. All these transportations were from Virginia.During the year 1658 he had a resurvey made upon 'Selby Clifts' in his name. In March 1659 he refused to take the oath as Constable (a yearly appointment) and was fined 591 pounds oftobacco. His refusal appears to be based upon the fact that he had removed to Richmond Co., VA with his sister-in-law where he operated a farm and sloop owned by her.While still living in Virginia he applied for additional land in Maryland and on 4 May 1663 there was surveyed for him 'CorneHill' for 350 acres and 'Deer Quarter' for 250 acres, both tracts patented to him 11 Sep 1663. On or about February 1663-64 he returned to Calvert County,Maryland, his sister-in-law having remarried. On 2 Mar 1663-4 there was surveyed for Francis Billingsley and Christopher Beard 350 acres of land near the 'Cliffs' in the woods, patented to Francis Billingsley 26 May 1664. In early 1668 he sold 30 acres of this tract to John Mears. According to the will of said Mears 1675 said Mears appears to own the whole 350 acres of this tract with no record to show how aquired. On 3 June 1668 there was surveyed for and patented to Francis Billingsley 100 acres of land adjoining 'Deer Quarter' this was called 'Addition. In the spring term of Court 1668 is the case of Francis Billingsley vs George Atkins, etc. (While he is known to have been a Quaker this shows he was not as strict in the faith as is common, as they do not, as a rule, have recourse to law, but hold to their Meetings to mete out justice.) In Nov. 1683 Francis Billingsley was appointed one of the Commissioners of Calvert County for the purpose of purchasing town lands, ports, and survey of the town and ports, and to stake lots, etc. This appears to be the last record of him and he died intestate in the year 1684 as his sons appear to be in possission of lands laid out to him. No record of any administration of his estate has so far been discovered. That his sons succeeded to his land is shown in their records.	BILLINGSLEY, Francis (I588)
7028	Halvor and Kari emigrated to the U.S. in 1858. Their first-born son, Bendick, was also born that year.	BENDICKSON, Halvor (I11321)
7029	Hand written note with the heading "West Superior Wisconsin June 20 1890, the Baby girl ?is Born on Friday June the 20 at 20 minutes past 10 o 'clock at night it was a little girl Je??en St Lawrence."	ST. LAWRENCE, Jennie Mary (I3154)
7030	Hannah is not mentioned in his will or in most histories. One explanation might be that she was disinherited and ignored because she had married Robert Owings, a Roman Catholic. Thefamily line descended from Hannah is Roman Catholic. Hannah Farquhar was disinherited by her father, Allen Farquhar,for marrying the Roman Catholic, Robert Owings. Source: PIONEERS OF OLD MONOCACY, The Early Settlement ofFrederick County, Maryland 1721-1743 by Grace L. Tracey & John P. Dern, page 247.	FARQUHAR, Hannah (I5514)
7031	Hannah married two or three times, at the time she married Luke Hitchcock she was named Hannah Day.	Family: Luke HITCHCOCK / Hannah MARSH (F3284)
7032	Hannah was the second wife of Jeremiah Spicer, his first wife has not been determined.	Family: Jeremiah SPICER / Hannah HURLBURT (F4478)
7033	Hannah's will leaves bequests to sons, Samuel and Mordecai Tipton, daughter Sarah Cole, grandchildren Joshua, William, Hannah, John, Ellen, Philip, Elizabeth, Rachel, Daniel, Rebecca and Belinda Bosley.	PRICE, Hannah (I888)
7034	Hannah, married Samuel Gillet in 1668 and had 4 children. While they were all very small, Hannah's husband was killed in the great fight with the Indians at Turners Falls on the Connecticut River, May 19, 1676. The next year Hannah married Stephen Jennings, and a few months later she was captured by the Indians and taken to Canada. The poor woman - soon to be a mother - left three little children at home, the oldest but six. (Her first baby had been burned to death). Hannah was rescued in a few months, then her baby was born and named Captivity. some years later they moved to Brookfield, Massachusetts. One day in July Hannah's husband Mr. Jennings was in the meadow, with five other men, making hay, when some Indians sprang upon them suddenly and killed them. The husband of her daughter Captivity was also slain by the Indians.	DICKINSON, Hannah (I7627)
7035	Hans immigrated to the US in 1866 at the age of three.	WAHL, Hans O. (I9583)
7036	Harley W. Crawford made a "Testimony of Claimant- Homestead Proof" on land in Enid,OK in 1898. In it he states that he built a 10 x 12 log house the last of January 1894. That in 1894 he tilled about 15 acres and about 30 acres in 1895 and about 34 acres in 1896, the same now this season. Lots 3-4-5-6, Section 31, Lots 1 and 2, Section 32 in Township 20 W (?), of Range 7 WIM (?). Receipt # 716, Receivers Office at Enid, Ok shows a payment, in full, for this lots, in the amount of $213.85, principal; 36.35 Interest, .75 testimony fee (paid at the rate of 15 cents per 100 words). Witness at the land office in his behalf are, John W. White, Marion McGee, Elias D. White and William Stairs, all of Hennessey, Okla. Also an "Affidavit of Publication" and copy of said publication in the "Enid Weekly Eagle" stating that Harley intends to make final proof in support of his claim.	CRAWFORD, Harley W. (I394)
7037	Having trouble figuring out this family. Perhaps Matts had an earlier marriage, hence the children before marriage.	Family: Matts ANDERSSON / Cathrina OLSDOTTER (F4823)
7038	He drifted away 300 miles north of Ottawa in a wilderness and built a little cabin and lived the life of a hermit for a good many years subsisting on game and such produce as he could raise. Thirty-one years ago he visited the scenes of his childhood and spent a few weeks with his old neighbours. During his stay here it was my privilege to have many interviews with him and indeed it was a rare treat to hear him relate his experiences while living in his little cabin alone in the north. All at once he disappeared and at last account he had spent his declining years living with the negroes of the Southern States. Thus lived and passed away one of the strangest and most intelligent men that was ever born in Greenbush.p 1 Title: Transcription of "Old Leeds Pioneers" Author: by Alice M. Hughes Date: 31 Dec 1969 Place: Merrickville, Ontario Document Location: Martin (PICT) Text: Extracted from "Old Leeds Pioneers" at the Public Archives of Ontario.	HASKIN, John (I10071)
7039	He married Mercy, daughter of Nathaniel Mix, circa 1715. He married Hannah Mix, daughter of Nathaniel Mix of New Have n, circa 1732. He died on 27 March 1757 in Trumbull, Fairfi eld County, CT, in his 70th year (gravestone). Daniel Brinsmade chose his uncle Abraham Nichols of Str atford guardian on 18 March 1708. Daniel's will was date d 8 March 1757 and proved 5 April 1757.	BRINSMADE, Daniel (I12801)
7040	He owned a farm of 200 acres on the north side of Deerfield River and ten acres of land near the saw mill on the river. This he sold to Samuel Taylor, April 12, 1784.	KENNAN, Andrew (I5459)
7041	He owned considerable land in what is now New Canaan, CT, and many descendants have lived there. He deeded to his chil dren tracts of land on Marvin Ridge and Clapboard Hill. He was collector of Norwalk in 1703, selectman in 1705 and 1 714, member of the Connecticut general assembly and serve d on the committee to seat the meeting house, June 3, 1723.; 'The Connecticut Nutmegger,' Vol. 7, No. 2, Sept. 1974, p g. 173 lists birth of Samuel in Norwalk, CT, son of Daniel, b. 19 Feb 1673. *** Samuel3 Kellogg (Bridget2Bouton, John1) was born the latte r end of Feb 1673/4 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT. He ma rried (1) Sarah Platt, daughter of Deacon John Platt and H annah Clark, on 6 September 1704 in Norwalk, Fairfield Coun ty, CT. He married Sarah Lockwood, daughter of Lieut. Gers hom Lockwood and Ann Millington, on 9 March 1755 in Wilton, Fairfield County, CT; it was Samuel's second marriage and Sarah's third. He died on 13 October 1757 in Wilton, Fair field County, CT, at age 83.	KELLOGG, Samuel (I12784)
7042	He served in the Revolutionary War. He marched from Charlemont in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775, and served a few days. He later enlisted again and was a corporal in Captain Nahum Ward's company, Col. David Well's Regiment of Hampshire County.	KENNAN, Andrew (I5459)
7043	He was a a farmer; removed to Long Island, but returned to Norwalk and resided at White Oak Shade, near Ponassus Pat h.	KELLOGG, Epenetus (I12797)
7044	He was a farmer; res. in Norwalk.; He died there, before 28 July, 1709, when the inventory of his estate was taken. At this time, the ages of the children were stated, Daniel, about 10; John, about 8; Benjamin, about 5; Johannah, near 3 years old; Eliasaph, about one week old. 'On 18 Aug., 1709, Daniel Colloge and Joseph Colloge presented to the Probate Court in Fairfield, the inventory of Daniel Colloge, late of Norwalk, deceased.' The estate was appraised at £504, 8s., 9d., and was distributed to his four sons and one daughter, 4 Apr., 1710.	KELLOGG, Daniel (I12813)
7045	He was again identified as “the Carpenter” when in 1642 he was granted a certificate for ten head-rights for which he took a patent in 1646 for the 500 acres along Nassowattux Creek where he lived the remainder of his life.	SAVAGE, "Carpenter" "Carpenter" Thomas Sr. (I18417)
7046	Heirs of Robert Crawford included Robert and Marion (Crawford) Denbow; William and Nancy (Denbo) Crawford; John and Polly/Sally (Denbo) Crawford and William and Peggy Highfield.	CRAWFORD, Robert (I26399)
7047	Helen M. Kennon was born about 1844 in New York the youngest daughter of David and Fanny (Fillmore) Kennon. She grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York and was enumerated with the family in the 1850 census there. In 1860, she and her elder sister Frances were in Wheatland, Monroe, New York in the household of their mother's sister Laura (Fillmore) and her husband George T. Bristol. Chances are, but not yet entirely proven, Helen married John F. Russell, also of New York. They moved to Chicago, Illinois where by 1880, they had one daughter, Natalie who was three years old and born in Illinois. There may have been another daughter, Helen or her full name included both Helen and Natalie. The reason for thinking that Helen Russell is Helen Kennon, was that in the 1900 census of Manhattan, New York, Helen Russell is enumerated as head of household and in the household is Pierre Stevenson noted as her nephew. Helen Kennon's sister Sophia married John Stevenson and their youngest child was Pierre. As Sophia and John Stevenson died in 1889 and 1890 respectively when Pierre was about 12 years old, it would make sense that he was sent to live with relatives.	KENNON, Helen (I1319)
7048	Helen was a nurse and served in the US Army during World War I, afterwards she was a nurse in the Evansville, Illinois area. She did not marry.	Family: / Helen Hedwig OBERHAUSER (F2512)
7049	Heman and Anna had five children.	Family: Heman BARTLETT / Anna CHAPIN (F639)
7050	Henry A. HAWLEY, one of the earliest pioneers of Ingham County, was born at Winfield, Herkimer Co., N.Y., Nov. 19, 1815. His father, Stephen HAWLEY, was a native of Amsterdam, N.Y., but was of Scottish stock. His mother, Olive WARNER, was born in Connecticut, but removed when young to Herkimer Co., N.Y., where she married Stephen HAWLEY. He died in early manhood, leaving her with two sons, Henry and Calvin. She afterwards married Charles GRAY, and had three children, - Eliza, Manly, and Emeline. She was of Welsh descent, and transmitted to her son the sturdy virtues and inflexible courage of her ancestral race. This inheritance enabled him successfully to utilize the strength of his muscle and the energy of his brain in subduing the stubborn enemies that confront the pioneer at every step. On the 3rd of September, 1839, she died of hemmorage of the lungs, and the younger son died some years later of consumption. In the summer of 1834, Henry A. HAWLEY, in company with his mother and her family, came to Lenawee County, Michigan Territory, where they remained until June, 1836, when they resolved to try their fortunes in a still newer locality. They finally secured government land, Mr. HAWLEY selecting the half-section which forms his present home. After enduring fatigue, exposures, and dangers which must have discouraged any but the bravest hearts, they set up their household goods in a rude shanty in the wilderness, which for a time made a home for all; but Mr. HAWLEY at once began vigorous work upon his own farm. Fourty-five years of thrift and industry have transformed it into broad, handsome fields, ornamented with hedges, and made productive by careful tillage, thorough fertilizing and underdraining, and other appliances of modern science. The little shanty soon gave place to a log house, and later that was replaced by a pleasant farm-house, with ample out-buildings. June 2, 1841, Mr. HAWLEY was married to Miss Lucy Ann HICKS. To this union six children were born, - Olive L., March 11, 1841; Calvin A., Nov. 3, 1843; Eleonora, Aug. 21, 1845; Delora B., Oct. 22, 1847; Adelbert S., May 23, 1851; Anna E., March 25, 1853. Of these children three are now living. Eleonora died in infancy; Calvin of diphtheria and measles, May 27, 1862, being at the time of his death a member of the Sophomore class at the Michigan Agricultural College; Delora died Jan. 24, 1868, of consumption. Olive was married Dec. 24, 1863, to John L. DIAMOND, who died Aug. 10, 1870, leaving three children, - Lottie, Henry, and Willie. Anna was married Oct. 16, 1876, to Marcus K. PRESTON, and lives on a farm in Grass Lake. Adelbert remains at the old homestead, having charge of the farm. Mr. HAWLEY has always been active in urging improvements, and has contributed generously, both in money and labor, to any enterprise that he deemed beneficial to the community. Where the public welfare seemed to demand it, he has consulted neither comfort nor convenience, but has worked with a strong and willing hand. Since attaining his majority, he has never failed to present himself at the polls on election day, always casting his vote with the same party, - old-line Whig or Republican. His religious faith has always been of the truly liberal type. Lucy A. HICKS was born at Homer, Cortland Co., N.Y., Aug. 23, 1818. Her father, Deacon Zephaniah HICKS, came to Ingham County in the early days of its settlement, and died here at a good old age, having always been a much-esteemed and useful citizen. Mrs. HAWLEY was a woman of quiet, domestic tastes, but eminently endowed with those qualities that make a prosperous, happy home. While cheerfully working with her husband to gain for their family such comforts as a new country denies to any but the most diligent, she symphathized with his public spirit, and freely joined in his charities and hospitalities. She was a woman of strong religious convictions, being an active member of the Baptist church, and living in strict conformity to her belief. She died on the 18th of November, 1853, of typhoid fever. In the autumn of 1854 - October 18th, Mr. HAWLEY was married to Mrs. ROLFE, formerly Charlotte I. CHAPIN. She was born at Camillus, Onondaga Co., N.Y., May 17, 1820. Her girlhood was mostly passed in Livingston Co., N.Y., whither her father removed when she was a child. In the winter of 1842-43 she came with her brother, A. M. CHAPIN, to Vevay, Ingham Co., Mich., and immediately began teaching in the Rolfe district. Oct. 30, 1844, she was married to Carlos ROLFE, of Vevay, who died Sept. 25, 1847, leaving one son, who died in childhood. Soon after the death of her husband she took up her broken work, proving a competent and efficient teacher. With the interruption of a single season, when she taught in Stockbridge, she presided over the Mason school for twelve consecutive terms, gaining life-long friends among the pupils and patrons. When she entered the family of Mr. HAWLEY, she carried with her the fruit of wide experience and culture, and became to his children a mother indeed, as well as an invaluable helper and teacher. Those who knew her during the later years of her life know that she discharged her duty to her adopted family with singular faithfulness and devotion. The following incident will illustrate her spirit: An acquaintance inquired of which two little girls she was leading by the hand was her own. "They are both mine" was the answer that silenced further question. There was no place where she was not a welcome visitor, and many among the sick, the afflicted, and the poor had occasion for life-long gratitude. Her strong character, great will-force, and sympathetic nature gave her a wide influence in the society which she had helped to mould, while her liberal religious ideas, reared as she was in the Universalist faith, leavened her whole life with charity, and tempered every duty to her cheerful acceptance. Mrs. HAWLEY died March 8, 1869, leaving one daughter, Claribel, who was born March 25, 1857, and was married July 28, 1878, to Orr SCHURTZ, a graduate of Michigan University, class of 1878. The early settlers of the country will recall with satisfaction the generous welcome they always received at the HAWLEY home, whether they came to its doors as weary wayfarers or as trusted friends. The shadows of death and domestic calamity have often fallen upon it, but it will long be remembered as one of the pleasantest landmarks of pioneer life.	HAWLEY, Henry A (I1385)

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