Chautauqua Co., Ny
Soldiers Of The American Revolution
Part 3
Biographies of Soldiers From the Towns of
Busti, Clymer, Ellicott, Ellery, French Creek,
Harmony, Kiantone, and part of the town of Chautauqua

[Transcribed by Dave Swerdfeger]

JAMESTOWN CHAPTER, D. A. R. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Regent: Stella Florine Broadhead Historical Committee: Lucy Norton Shankland, Rhoda Foster Root, Carrie Staples Cadwell, Eurydice Ames Wellman Soldiers of the American Revolution who at one time resided in, or whose graves are located in one of the towns of Busti, Clymer, Ellicott, Ellery, French Creek, Harmony, Kiantone, and part of the town of Chautauqua, Chautauqua County, N.Y. ADAMS, WILLIAM Born October 19, 1754. Died April 1, 1841. Grave supposed to be in cemetery in French Creek, Chautauqua County, N.Y. Enlisted in April or May, 1775, served as private in company of Captain Wm. King and under Cols. Fellows and Ward, in Massachusetts Reg't. Enlisted at Roxbury, Mass. Was in the battles of Long Island and Harlem Heights. Was severely wounded at the latter battle and unable to finish his term of enlistment. Pension granted him in May, 1818. Also mentioned in Pension List of 1840. He was married in 1787 to Anna Walters, or Waters, at Marlborough, Conn. They had nine children and two of their sons were killed in the war of 1812. Three of their children were: Taylor, born March 28, 1789, died Aug. 17, 1817; James, born April, 1806; Sally, born March, 1808. The family became residents of French Creek at an early part of the nineteenth century. After his death in 1841, his wife applied for pension which was granted in 1845. At that time she was 79 years of age. ANNIS, JACOB Born 1761. Died November 14, 1841, in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County. N.Y. Grave supposed to be in Lewis Cemetery. Was a soldier in the American army, having enlisted about 1780, serving until the close of the war, as private under Captains Luke Hitchcock, Jesse Hollister, Sylvanus Smith and Col. Joseph Vose, Massachusetts Militia. Was at the battles of White Plains, King Bridge and the surrender of Cornwallis. He enlisted at Newbury, Mass., and applied for pension April 30, 1818, while residing at Lavonia, Ontario County, N.Y., at which time he was 57 years of age. Pension was granted and he was mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, aged 77 and residing in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y. He was married November 18, 1804, to Deborah, widow of William Underhill, at Avon, N.Y. His widow was allowed pension on application May 30, 1853, at which time she was 67 years of age. In 1854 she was residing with her son, George, at Eaton Rapids, Mich. In 1820 their children referred to were Polly, aged 15; Eliza, aged 12; Underhill, aged 11; Nabby, aged 8; Deborah, 6; Wright, 4; William, 2, and Morris, 5 months. BABCOCK, JONATHAN Born Dec. 8, 1762, at Stonington, Conn. Died May 16, 1842, aged 79 years and 5 months. Grave in Bemus Point Cemetery, town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y. Enlisted April 1, 1782, while residing at Stephentown, N.Y. Served as private under Captain Pearce and Col. Willet, New York troops. Discharged Dec. 31, 1782, at Fort Plain, N.Y. Granted pension in 1832 while residing at Burlington, Otsego County, N.Y. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as residing with Benjamin Parker in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y. His wife, Rebecca, died July 4, 1841, aged 78 years and 7 months. Her grave is beside husband in Bemus Point Cemetery. BACON, LEMUEL Born at Brimfield, Conn., 1764. Died October 6, 1844, aged 80 years. Grave in Bemus Point Cemetery, town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y. Served in American army, enlisted at Easton, Washington County, N.Y., May, 1778, served as private under Captain Martin and Col. Warner, New York state militia. Applied for pension February 17, 1834, while residing at Fort Ann, Washington County, N.Y. His claim was allowed and he is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, residing with William Bacon in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y. His father was Joseph Bacon. BARNEY, LUTHER Born at Norwich, Conn., March 4, 1757. Died in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y., Sept 30, 1844. Grave in Bemus Point Cemetery. He was the youngest child of John Barney, who with his brother came to America from the north of England about 1720 and settled at Norwich, Conn. At the commencement of the American Revolution, Luther Barney became a "Minute Man," afterwards serving as private in Captain Jesse Huntington's Company, Col. Selden's Reg't., Connecticut Militia. During the battle of Bunker Hill he was stationed at Roxbury, Mass., and was with the troops of Connecticut formed to reinforce Washington in the vicinity of New York, participating in the battle of Long Island and other engagements. On the expiration of his term of enlistment, after serving two years, he joined the American navy where he remained until the close of the war. While in the navy he and his brother Edwin were taken prisoners. Edwin died of smallpox on the prison ship, but Luther was afterwards exchanged and returned to his father's home in Norwich where he was shortly after married to Abigail Winship. They moved to Burlington, Vt., and afterwards to Genoa, Cayuga County, N.Y. His wife died in 1799 and was buried at Genoa. They had ten children: Sophia, William-Pitt, Charles, Philemon, Joseph, Luther, Nathan, Betsey, William, Samuel. About 1800 he married his second wife, Ruth Garrison, who was born in a fort in Maryland, Jan. 24, 1777. Their children were Sally Maria, Lysander, Ai, Benjamin, Alva, Zee, Milo, Anna, Clark, Ruth. In 1813 they moved to Newstead, Erie County, N.Y., where they remained until 1831 when they moved to Chautauqua County, making their home in the town of Ellery. He applied for pension in 1832, which was granted, and he is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840. His wife, Ruth, died Oct. 16, 1848, and is buried beside her husband in the Bemus Point Cemetery. Ruth, the youngest of his 20 children, married Charles G. Maples, for many years prominent in the official and business affairs of the County. She was a "Real Daughter" of the Revolution and at the time of her death in 1901 was a member of Patterson Chapter, D. A. R., Westfield, N.Y. BEEBEE, AMON Born in 1751. Died at Clymer, Chautauqua County, N.Y., February 21, 1830. Grave supposed to be in Clymer Cemetery. Was a soldier in American Revolution, serving as private with Massachusetts troops. Is mentioned in the Pension List of 1830 as residing in Chautauqua County. BEMUS, WILLIAM Born Feb. 25, 1762, in Saratoga County, N.Y. Died January 2, 1830, aged 67 years, 10 months, 7 days. Grave in Bemus Point Cemetery, town of Ellery. He served as private in Capt. Ephriam Woodworth's Company, under Col. Cornelius Van Veghten's Reg't., Albany County, New York Militia. He emigrated to Chautauqua County in the year 1805 and settled at the "Narrows" on Chautauqua Lake, in the spring of 1806, afterwards known as Bemus Point. He was united in marriage to Mary Prendergast in 1782. She was the eldest daughter of William Prendergast and sister of James and Mathew Prendergast, both of whom were prominent in the early affairs of Chautauqua County. She died July 1845, aged 85 years. Her grave is beside her husband. BENEDICT, SAMUEL Born July 29, 1753, at Danbury, Conn. Died June 28, 1845, aged 92 years. Grave in Ashville Cemetery, town of Harmony. He served in Col. Philip Bradley's Battalion, Wadsworth Brigade, also in Capt. Reuben Scofield's Company, Connecticut Militia. He is mentioned as a pensioner in the census of 1840, aged 87, residing with William Dean in the town of Harmony. His wife, Sarah, died March 17, 1845, aged 90 years, and is buried beside him. BOYD, JOSEPH Born Nov. 5, 1759. Died March 19, 1846. Grave in Lewis Cemetery, town of Ellery. Enlisted in April, 1780 or 1781, served as private under Captains Clift and Hart and Col. John Durkee, Connecticut Militia. Was at the battle of Yorktown and the surrender of Cornwallis. Residence at time of enlistment, Plainfield, Conn. Applied for pension in April 1818. Claim allowed. Residence at that time was Brookfield, Madison County, N.Y. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as residing in the town of Ellery, aged 81 years and residing with Alvin Boyd. He was married Feb. 5, 1784, to Zerna Williams, who was born Oct. 10, 1760. Their children were: James, Martin, Zilpha, Alvin, Susanna, Lucretia. CAMPBELL, JOHN Born January 31, 1762, at Abington, Plymouth, Mass. Died Sept. 2, 1851, aged 89 years, 7 months. Grave in Clymer Cemetery, town of Clymer, Chautauqua County, N.Y. The records of the Pension Department at Washington show that while a resident of Norton, Bristol County, Mass., he enlisted Dec. 1, 1776, served 3 months as private in Capt. Clapp's Company, Col. Daggett's Massachusetts Reg't. and was in several skirmishes. He enlisted Jan. 2, 1778, as private in Capt. Jacob Fuller's Company, Col. John Jacobs' Mass. Reg't., was in Sullivan's Expedition and in the battle of Rhode Island and was discharged Jan 1, 1779. He enlisted at Lyme, New Hampshire, March 1, 1781, and served one month as Orderly Sergeant in Capt. Nelson's New Hampshire Company. He enlisted July 10, 1781, served as Corporal 3 months and 27 days in Capt. Jabez Barney's Company, Col. Drury's Mass. Reg't. He enlisted at Beverly, Mass., in Sept., 1782, on board the privateer "Mohawk," Captain Carnes, was taken prisoner shortly after when the ship was captured by the British ship "Enterprise" and was held a prisoner about six and one half months until after peace was declared, when he was released. He was allowed a pension Oct. 1, 1834, while a resident of Ticonderoga, N.Y. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, residing at Clymer. He was on the pension rolls at Albany and it is said that each year he was paid his pension in silver dollars. Most of his family life was spent at Ticonderoga, N.Y. He came to Clymer, Chautauqua County, about 1838, and after the death of his wife in 1847, made his home with his daughter, Electa Campbell Beecher, in Clymer. He was locally known as "Captain" John Campbell, altho there is no record he held the office of Captain in army or navy. His wife, Abigail, rests by his side in the Clymer Cemetery and on the stone is inscribed: "Abigail, wife of John Campbell, died Sept. 1, 1847, aged 78 years, 10 months and 6 days. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." A son, Vincent Campbell, is buried beside them in the Clymer Cemetery. A daughter, Betsey Moses, was living in Clymer in 1856. CHAMBERLAIN, PHINEAS Born in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Mass., Sept 11, 1760. Died March 22, 1847, aged 86 years. Grave in Town Line Cemetery, town of Harmony. He enlisted at Hopkinton, Mass., served under Captains Moore and Winchell and Cols. Herrick and Brown. Was at the battles of Lake George and the Surrender of Burgoyne. Applied for pension June 26, 1833, while a resident of Harmomy, Chautauqua County. He was united in marriage in 1791 to his wife Rebecca. Her death occurred May 12, 1854, aged 88 years, 10 months. She was allowed pension after her husband's death. He is on the pension List of 1840. CHENEY, EBENEZER Born at Orange, Mass., Sept. 7, 1761. Died Aug. 12, 1828, aged 66 years, 11 months and 26 days. Grave in Kiantone Cemetery, town of Kiantone. In company with his uncle, John Jones, he enlisted in April, 1775, at Mendon, Mass., as "Minute Man" in Captain Geninson's Company, third Reg't. of Worcester County, Mass., Col. Tyler commanding. Both continued in service until the end of the war and were with Washington's army during the various engagements in the vicinity of New York, spent the winter of intense suffering at Valley Forge, and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis. The father of the subject of this notice was also named Ebenezer Cheney, born 1741, served as a soldier in the Colonial army under Gen. Wolf, was at the battle of the Plains of Abraham and the taking of Quebec, and his father was a soldier in the old King Philip war at Mendon in 1666. Ebenezer Cheney married Anna Nelson, at Milford, Mass., February 17, 1785. She was the daughter of Seth Nelson and Silence Cheney. Her death occurred Nov. 10, 1835, and her grave is beside husband in Kiantone Cemetery. Their children were: Ruby, Polly, Nelson E., Levi, Anna, Abigail, Maria. With his family Ebenezer Cheney came to Chautauqua County in the winter of 1813, from Dover, Vt. With all their family possessions, and one team of horses and one of oxen, it required thirty days to make the journey. It was cold weather and they were obliged to seek shelter wherever night overtook them. When they arrived in Buffalo, they found the roads badly drifted with snow and were obliged to travel some of the way on the ice on Lake Erie. Finally arriving in Chautauqua County, they proceeded to the home of their daughter, whose husband was William Sears and who had opened a log tavern in the town of Carrol. In a short time they had selected the land for their future home and built a log house, although they decided the first duty was to hew out some sap troughs and attend to the necessary work of making some maple sugar. CLEVELAND, GARDNER Born at Pomfret, Conn., Sept. 25, 1763. Died April 22, 1851, aged 88 years. Grave in Cemetery at Clymer, Chautauqua County, N.Y. He enlisted at Pomfret, Conn., Jan. 1, 1781, served as private in Capt. Elisha Hopkins' Company, Col. Samuel Webb's Connecticut Reg't., was transferred to Capt. Lemuel Cliff's Company, under Col. Alexander Hamilton, was at the siege of Yorktown, after which he returned to Col. Swift's Connecticut Reg't. Was discharged in October, 1783. Was granted a pension in 1832 while a resident of Clymer, and is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840. He, with his brother John, was one of the first settlers of the town of Clymer, 1820, and the first town-meeting was held in his house in 1821. His wife, Mary Holmes, died Feb. 8, 1830, in the 65th year of her age. They had three children: John, born in 1788, married Eunice Fitch; Gardner, Jr., born 1790, married Lydia Parkhurst; Roxanna, born 1793, married William F. Brown. On May 7, 1832, Gardner Cleveland married Huldah Deming at Portland, N.Y. She was allowed pension after his death. In 1860 she was living in Illinois. Grave of his wife Mary is by his side in Clymer Cemetery. COE, JOHN Born Sept. 20, 1757 or 1758, at Southbury, Conn. Died Feb. 19, 1846, at Ellery, N.Y., aged 89 years and 5 months. Enlisted in American army at Southbury, Conn., in June, 1776, served as private in company of Capt. Rogers, Col. Gay's Reg't. Re-enlisted in Dec., 1776, again in 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780 and in 1781, serving under Captains David Hinman, Curtis and Johnson and Cols. Hinman and Preston, Connecticut Militia. The last six months of his service he was teamster. He applied for pension Feb. 13, 1834, while a resident of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y. Pension was granted. He is also mentioned in the Pension List of 1840. His first six month's service in the army was as substitute for his brother Andrew. Captain David Hinman, in whose Company he was attached, was his grandfather. John Coe was united in marriage April 23, 1781, at Southbury, Conn., to Lois Johnson. She was born Oct. 12, 1762. They had the following children: Noble, Albert, Hadazsah, Alvin, Sabrina, Matilda, John, Warren, Henry, Lois Ann. The son Henry is mentioned as living in the town of Ellery in 1850. The wife of John Coe, Lois, was granted a pension April 18, 1848, at which time she was residing in the town of Ellery. She died Aug. 27, 1851. Warren J. Coe, son of John Coe, was born July, 1800, and died March, 1857. And Henry Coe, son of John Coe, was born June 17, 1803, and died Nov. 16, 1887. The graves of the latter are in the Oregon Cemetery, town of Stockton. They left many descendants. The graves of John Coe and wife are in "Red Bird" Cemetery, town of Ellery. COMSTOCK, MARTIN L. Born Aug. 1, 1757. No record of the time of his death or location of his grave. Residence at time of enlistment, Warren, Litchfield County, Conn. That place was the home of his parents. Enlisted Jan. 5, 1776, served as private under Capt. Beebe and Col. Ward, Connecticut Militia. Enlisted May 6, 1776, to Jan., 1777, served under Capt. Ebenezer Couch and Col. Herman Swift. He re-enlisted in 1777 and again in 1778 and 1779, serving under Captains Carter, Sturdevant, and in the regiment of Col. Canfield. Date of application for pension, October 9, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Busti, Chautauqua County. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as living in Busti. He referred to his wife when he made application for pension but the location of their graves is not known. His father was Abel Comstock, of Warren, Conn. COVEL, BENJAMIN Born 1761 at Harwich, Mass. Died Nov. 22, 1822, in the town of Carroll, Chautauqua County, N.Y. Grave supposed to be in the same town. He enlisted in the Continental army in 1777 and served during the remainder of the war. It is recorded that he was at the taking of Burgoyne, at Sullivan's defeat and at the battle of Monmouth. He was married in 1784 to Sibyl Durkee, in Washington, Conn. She died in 1831, aged 69, at Covington, N.Y. He moved to the town of Carrol, Chautauqua County, in 1810, where he died. His sons and daughters, and his brother Seth, were all residents of the same neighborhood and the settlement was called Covelton. COWING, JOHN Born about 1761. Died in the town of Ellicott, Chautauqua County, N.Y., in Aug., 1833. He served as private in Massachusetts troops in the war of the American Revolution. Was awarded a pension and is mentioned in the Pension List of 1831, aged 71 years, and residing in Chautauqua County. Location of grave not ascertained. CRAWFORD, ANDREW Born in 1761. Died May 28, 1839, aged 78 years. Grave in Lakeview Cemetery, Jamestown. He served as private in the Company of Captain Perez Graves, mustered at Hatfield, Mass., in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Ware; service 2 days. Enlisted May 18, 1775, served under Capt. Israel Chapin, Col. John Fellows. Enlisted Jan. 1, 1777, served as private under Captain Ward and Col. Weston until Jan. 1, 1780. Discharged Dec. 6, 1780. Applied for pension, April 13, 1818, at which time he was residing at Sullivan, Madison County, N.Y., aged 57 years. In 1820 he referred to his wife name not stated, aged 55 years. DAVIS, SAMUEL Born in 1756 in Massachusetts. Died December 26, 1834, aged 78 years. Grave in Magnolia Cemetery, town of Chautauqua. Served as a drummer, from Stockbridge, Mass., with the "Minute Men" at Lexington, and as drum-major in 1780 under Captain John Chadwick. Was united in marriage with Ruth Holley of Lee, Mass. Their daughter, Temperance Kennedy Davis, married Thomas Whitney of Stockbridge, Mass., Jan. 23, 1814, and their son, Isaac Davis, married Roxalany Wilson. DELAMATER, BENJAMIN Born June 1, 1762, at Amenia, Dutchess County, N.Y. Died April 26, 1832, at Jamestown, N.Y. Was buried in old Cemetery at Jamestown. Body later removed to Lakeview Cemetery, but location of grave unknown. He served in Capt. Marshal's Company, Col. Willett's Reg't., Levies, N.Y. state Militia, for the term of nine months in the year 1781. Record on file in Comptroller's office, N.Y. state Revolutionary Records, vol. 4, folio 1, page 4. He was the son of Johannes and Maria Kipp Delamater, and had a twin brother, Jacob. Married Sarah Gifford, daughter of Capt. Roland Gifford of Chatham, N.Y. Wife died leaving one daughter. The latter died at the age of 10 years. About 1794 he married Isabel Beverly of Florida, N.Y. Moved to Jamestown, N.Y., in the early part of the 19th century. His wife, Isabel, died Aug. 22, 1846. Their children were, Benjamin, John, Maria, Betsey, Thomas Jefferson, George Clinton, Caroline, Jacob, Mary Ann. DIX, JOSEPH Born at Leicester, Mass., July 7, 1753. Died Sept. 16, 1822, aged 69 years. Grave in Lake View Cemetery, City of Jamestown. He was the son of Joseph and Sarah Chubbs Dix, Sturbridge, Mass. He enlisted in the American army at Sturbridge, was one of the "Minute Men" at the battle of Lexington, served as private, and afterwards promoted to Corporal and Sergeant, was in Capt. Martin's Company, also in Capt. Timothy Perkins' Company, Col. Warren's Reg't. and Col. Bigelow's Reg't. Discharged from service March 10, 1780. Was granted pension. Married Sarah Fisher, of Sturbridge, Mass., and early in the 19th century they emigrated to Western New York, settling in Jamestown about 1814 or 1815. He erected and operated a saw mill for some years, and when the Congregational Church of Jamestown was organized in 1816 he was elected its first deacon. The following is a tablet placed in that church to his memory: "In memory of Joseph Dix, who died in 1822, one of the Founders of this Church and it's First Deacon. He served 5 years in the Revolutionary war. The memory of his service to Church and Country is an enduring blessing." ELY, WILLIAM Born at Haddam, Conn., 1752. Died April 6, 1838. Location of grave not ascertained. Served as private in Connecticut Militia in the war of Revolution. Was granted pension in 1818 at which time he was residing in Chautauqua County, N.Y. His service was under the command of Capt. John Ventrix, Conn. troops. He married Hannah Barker. A daughter, Olive, was born in 1783. FENTON, ADONIJAH Born 1754. Died February 4, 1844, aged 90 years. Grave in Magnolia Cemetery, town of Chautauqua. Enlisted May, 1775, at Connecticut, served 3 years and 6 months, with rank of Corporal and Sergeant. Date of application for pension, April 15, 1818, at which time he was residing at Oneida County, N.Y. Claim allowed. He is mentioned in the census pension list of 1840 as aged 86 and residing with Henry Whitney in the town of Chautauqua. He married Drusilla Hinckley, of Westmoreland, N.Y., who was born 1768. Their daughter, Aurelia Fenton, born at Willington, Conn., Aug. 11, 1794, married Henry Whitney, a brother of Thomas Whitney, who was a son-in-law of Samuel Davis, Revolutionary soldieR. In 1820, his wife was 52 years of age and a son, Lathrop, 10 years of age. His wife preceded him in death and at his death in 1844 he left the following children: Amariah, of Jackson, Washington County, N.Y., and Ambrose of Windsor, Ohio. FENTON, JACOB Born 1765 at Mansfield, Conn. Died Jan. 21, 1822 at Fluvanna, Chautauqua County, N.Y., aged 58 years. Grave in Fluvanna Cemetery. He enlisted in the Continental army at about the age of 15 years and served during the remainder of the war. Was a pensioner. Was a brother of Nathaniel Fenton. Was married to Lois Hurd of New Milford, Conn., Sept. 13, 1790. Eight children were born to them. Moved to Mayville in 1812 and to Jamestown in 1813, and in the year 1817 took up their residence at Fluvanna, town of Ellicott, where he died. His wife died Nov. 11, 1845, aged 76 years. Grave beside husband. FISH, CYRUS Born in 1762. Died January 25, 1816, aged 54 years. Grave in Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown, N.Y. His home was at Stonington, Conn., and at the age of 16 years, according to the records of the Adjutant General's office of Connecticut, he enlisted Jan. 28, 1778, serving as drummer in Capt. Stanton's Company until July 1, 1779. On page 242, "Revolution Lists and Returns," Connecticut, it says: "Cyrus Fish, rank Fifer, term engaged for three years; town engaged for, Stonington, commencement of service, 1st January, 1780, expiration of term of service, 1st January, 1781. In the First Company, Col. Samuel B. Webb's Reg't." After the war he married Bridget Jones at Groton, Conn. Her death occurred Jan. 17, 1819, aged 51 years. Her father was said to have been one of the soldiers at Lexington. Cyrus Fish and family moved to Jamestown in 1814. He never recovered from the sickness developed in the army and died two years after coming to Jamestown, followed by the death of his wife in 1819. They left a large family. Their son, Cyrus, Jr., built a mill on the Cassadaga, and shortly after moved to Iowa where he died. Maria Fish, daughter, became the wife of Henry Baker, one of the prominent early residents of Jamestown. One of the daughters of Cyrus Fish, Jr., married Daniel Williams of Ashville; another married Dr. G. W. Hazeltine; one married Elijah Akins; one married Jesse Landon. FRANK, LAWRENCE Born 1747 at Frankfort, N.Y. Died April 6, 1813, at Busti, N.Y., aged 65 years, 7 months and 6 days. Enlisted in the Continental army and served in Col. Van Rensselaer's Reg't. Was taken prisoner by the British and confined aboard a ship in New York harbor for a time. During the earlier French and Indian wars as a child he was captured by the Indians and taken to Canada, where he remained about 3 years, according to family traditions. Mary Myers was the maiden name of his wife. He settled in Busti about 1811. The graves of both are in Frank Settlement Cemetery, town of Busti. GRIFFITH, JEREMIAH Born July 28, 1758, at Norwich, Conn. Died June 10, 1842, aged 83 years and 10 months. Grave in Fluvanna Cemetery, town of Ellicott. He enlisted in the American army in 1775 and served for five months as private in the company of Captain Hezekiah Baldwin, Connecticut Militia. Re-enlisted and served under Capt. Beebe, Connecticut Militia, for six months, and again in 1776 under Capt. Link Hanford, and in 1777 was on the northern frontier in the winter campaign in Canada. Again re-enlisted and served in 1778 under Capt. Hamcrack, N.Y. state Militia. At the time of his application for pension, which was granted, he was 68 years old, and it is recorded that he made the trip from Griffith's Point, Chautauqua County, N.Y., to Washington, D. C., on horseback. In February, 1806, with his wife and six children, and all his family possessions stowed away on a wood-sled, drawn by oxen, he took up his line of march from Madison County, N.Y., for the west. He reached Chautauqua in due time and leaving his wife and children at Mayville proceeded down the east shore of Chautauqua Lake where he found William Bemus who had made a settlement near what is now known as Bemus Point. On the advice of Bemus he decided to settle at the place now known as Griffith's Point. At that time it was an unbroken wilderness from that section to Warren, Pa. Returning to Mayville he started with his family down the lakeside and were for a time lost in a blinding snow storm, but finally reached the log cabin of Wm. Bemus. The next day they all started for Griffith's Point, and in three days' time had erected a log house. He married Mary Crapsey, or Cropsey, who was born Feb. 8, 1764. They had six children, John, Seth, Samuel, Polly, Jeremiah, and Alexander. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, aged 82, residing with A. Griffith in the town of Ellery. HAZELTINE, DANIEL Born at Mendon, Mass., Dec. 20, 1761. Died June 26, 1828, aged 67 years. Grave in Lake View Cemetery, city of Jamestown. He enlisted in the Continental army Oct. 27, 1779, and was discharged April 22, 1780. Service 5 months and 25 days. He was a private in Capt. Ephriam Hartwell's Company, stationed at Rutland. His wife, Susanna Jones, was born at Milford, Mass., Sept. 25, 1766. She died June 22, 1852. They left many descendants who became prominent in the affairs of Chautauqua County. HOLLISTER, DAVID Born 1755. Died July 15, 1843, aged 88 years. Grave in Ashville Cemetery, town of Harmony. He enlisted in 1775 in Captain Hubbard's Company, and Col. Douglass' Reg't., Connecticut Militia, and afterwards served in Capt. Webb's Company and Col. Chester's Reg't. His third enlistment was in Capt. Smith's Company and Col. Talcott's Reg't. At the time of his first enlistment he was a resident of Glastonbury, Conn. Was granted a pension, at which time he was a resident of Delhi, N.Y. He was married January 26, 1780, to Sarah Goodrich. She was born in April, 1759, and after her husband's death, while a resident of Chautauqua County, was allowed a pension. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, aged 86, and residing with Anson Phelps in the town of Harmony. His wife is buried beside husband. IVES, ENOS Born in the year 1759 at Walingford, Conn. Died in 1827 while residing in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y. Location of grave not known. Family records say he was one of the "Minute Men," who responded at the call of Lexington, serving in the Company of Captain John Couch, and that he was at Fort Washington when his captain and many of his company were taken prisoners. The maiden name of his wife was Ruth Bingham. His son, Almon Ives, was the first supervisor of the town of Ellery, serving from 1821 to 1827. JONES, JOHN Born 1744 at Mendon, Mass. Died in 1828 at Busti, N.Y., aged 84 years. Grave in Hazeltine Cemetery, Busti, N.Y. In company with his nephew, Ebenezer Cheney, he enlisted April 19, 1775, as a "Minute Man" in Captain William Gennison's Company, Col. A. Tyler, commanding, 3rd Reg't. of Worcester County, Mass., and participated in the battles of Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill. He re-enlisted in 1776, serving through out the war, was with Washington's army in the vicinity of New York, was at Valley Forge and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis. His wife was Abigail Cheney, daughter of William Cheney of Mendon, Mass. He moved to Chautauqua County in 1810 and settled in the town of Kiantone. His wife died and was buried in Vermont. They had 7 sons and 4 daughters. One of the sons was Benjamin, with whom he lived in Kiantone. He was a deacon of the Kiantone Congregational Church. LANDON, REUBEN Born March 28, 1757, at Litchfield, Conn. Died Nov. 23, 1854, aged 97 years, 7 months and 25 days. Grave in Hatch Settlement Cemetery, town of Busti. The records in the Adjutant General's Office, Hartford, Conn., show that Reuben Landon served in the war of the Revolution in Capt. Alexander Waugh's Company, 17th Reg't., Connecticut Militia, and in July and August, 1779, under command of Lieut. Col. Andrew Adams. He was married to Mary Way previous to 1779. He moved from Herkimer County, N.Y., to Busti, Chautauqua County, in the year of 1812, where he purchased land and resided until his death in 1854. LOOK, ELIJAH Born 1757. Died August 27, 1852, aged 95 years and 5 months. Grave in Pleasantville Cemetery, town of Chautauqua. On the headstone of his grave is the following inscription: "Elijah Look, a soldier of the Revolution and of the Cross of Christ." He enlisted January 18, 1776, served under Capt. Nathan Smith and Col. Norton. His second enlistment was under Capt. William Foster and Col. Norton. It is of family record that he participated in the capturing of a British ship at Nantucket, also in re-capturing an American brig which was grounded at Martha's Vineyard. His wife, Mary, died March 12, 1844, aged 78 years. Her grave is beside her husband. Their son, William R. Look, born 1799, died 1869. He was on the Pension List of 1840. LOOMIS, SIMON Born at Tolland, Conn., in 1756. Died at Blockville, in the town of Harmony, Chautauqua Co., N.Y., Nov. 26, 1842, aged 86 years. Grave in Blockville Cemetery. In 1775 served as private in 3rd Conn. Reg't. under Capt. Experience Storrs and Col. Putnam. In 1777 commenced service in 2nd troop, Col. Sheldon's Light Dragoons. In 1779 in a detachment of Militia Horse, in command of Col. SeymouR. It is of family record that he was with the troops of Washington at the crossing of the Delaware and also was at the battle of Yorktown and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis. He was united in marriage with Mary Carpenter in 1787. They moved from Tompkins County, N.Y., about 1836, to Chautauqua County, settling in the town of Harmony where they had been preceded by a son, Daniel Loomis. Another son, Solomon Loomis, born 1796, married Hannah Armstrong. Mary, wife of Simon Loomis, died March 9, 1853, aged 84 years, and her grave is beside husband. LOUCKS, JOSEPH Born 1754. Died April 20, 1825. Grave in Fluvanna Cemetery, town of Ellicott. On the monument at Fluvanna Cemetery is inscribed the following: "Remains of J. and M. Loucks, settlers of the town in 1814." In 1814 he moved form Madison County, N.Y., to Chautauqua County, and settled in the south-east part of the town, with his sons John, Daniel, Hiram, and two daughters, Margaret, wife of Jeremiah Griffith, Jr., and Polly, wife of Wm. G. Youker. Later came the older sons, Joseph, Henry, Peter, and David, and a daughter, Charity, wife of John Rice, all whom had families or came with them. No record has been found of his military service, but he was locally known as a Revolutionary soldier. MAPLES, JOSIAH Born May 15, 1762, at New London, Conn. Died July 4, 1847, at Ellery, N.Y., aged 85 years, 1 month, 19 days. Grave in Cemetery at East Aurora, N.Y. It is recorded that he entered the American army at the age of 15 years and served in the Connecticut Militia until the close of the waR. In 1782 he was united in marriage with Diadema Comstock, and in 1790 moved to Otsego County, N.Y. His wife died while residing in Otsego County and was probably buried in that county. In 1795 he married Esther Hedges, of New Jersey. In 1808 they moved to Milo, Yates Co., N.Y., and about 1826 moved to East Aurora, Erie County, N.Y. In the latter place he served some years as Justice of the Peace. His wife, Esther, died Sept. 27, 1831, aged 54 years and 6 months, while they were residing in East Aurora, and is buried by his side. In 1836 he moved to Chautauqua County and settled in the town of Ellery where he remained until his death. He was the father of 18 children all whom lived to have families of their own. His son, Charles G. Maples, was for many years prominent in the official and business affairs of the county. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840. Was a deacon of the Baptist Church. MARSH, JASPER Born 1759. Died April 30, 1841, aged 83 years. Grave in Stillwater Cemetery, town of Kiantone. Was a native of Massachusetts, enlisted in American army, Sept. and Oct., 1777, served as private in Captain Benjamin Freeman's Company, Col. John Holman's Mass. Reg't. Enlisted June 7th, 1778, in Worcester County, l0th Bat., Massachusetts Militia, under Col. Thomas Marshall, to serve 9 months, was discharged March 7th, 1779. Received pension from 1825 until his death in 1841. Was present at the surrender of Burgoyne. His wife was Submit Belden. Came to Kiantone, Chautauqua County, in 1811, where he followed the occupation of farmer and mechanic. MARTIN, AARON Born August 14, 1763. Died Feb. 18, 1842, aged 79 years. Grave in Stillwater Cemetery, town of Kiantone. He was born on Quaker Hill, Dutchess County, N.Y., son of Manassah and Sarah Martin, who settled there in 1747. It is of family record that he was a soldier in some of the later campaigns of the army in the Revolutionary war. He came to the town of Busti in the year 1811 and settled on lot 44 on the Stillwater. He was a tanner by trade. He married Mary Eggleston. She was born Jan. 10, 1764, died April 18, 1837. Grave beside husband in Stillwater Cemetery, Kiantone. MARTIN, WILLIAM Born in Massachusetts, July 6, 1753. Died May 30, 1825, aged 72 years. Grave in Fluvanna Cemetery, town of Ellicott. The Centennial History of Chautauqua County says he was at the Battle of Bunker Hill, was under Arnold and Montgomery in the expedition against Quebec, where he was wounded. In 1780 he was one of the captives of the Indians at Little Falls, taken to Canada as a prisoner. After several months confinement he made his escape. He is mentioned in the pension list of 1818, residing in Chautauqua County, and as having served as private in Massachusetts Militia. His wife, Olive, died Sept. 30, 1833, aged 74 years. Her grave is beside husband. They left many descendants. MATHER, NATHANIEL Born at Lyme, Conn., May 20, 1759. Died Jan. 30, 1852, aged 92 years and 8 months. Grave in old Cemetery at Niobe, town of Harmony. It is related that at time of his enlistment in the American army of the Revolution he was residing at Lyme, Conn., and during his service was an aid to his uncle who was an officer. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, of the town of Harmony, aged 81, and residing with Nathaniel MatheR. It is related that his wife never came to Chautauqua County and was buried at Lyme, Conn. MATHEWS, THOMAS Born April 9, 1748, at Westbury Society, New Haven County, Conn. Died Nov. 6, 1841. Grave probably in Old Cemetery, Jamestown, N.Y. Enlisted May 1, 1775, at Torrington, Conn., and served in the American army at intervals until May, 1778. Served under Captains Griswold and Gillet and Cols. Ainman, Sheldon, Canfield, Mead and Enos. Was at the battles of Forts St. John and Chanelby, Harlem. Residence at time of enlistment, Torrington, Conn. Made application for pension Oct. 4, 1832, while a resident of Penfield, Monroe County, N.Y. His claim was allowed. At that time he was living with a daughter. In the Pension List of 1840, his name appears as residing in the town of Ellicott, Chautauqua County, aged 93 years, and residing with Jabez Blackmar. MATTESON, WILLIAM Born Jan. 24, 1762. Died April 1858, aged 96 years. Grave on Connelly farm, near Stowe, overlooking Chautauqua Lake. He enlisted July 6, 1780, served until Dec. 12, 1780, and again enlisted Aug. 26, 1781, and served to Dec., 1781. His residence at time of enlistment was New London, Conn. Applied for pension Aug. 28, 1838, at which time he was a resident of the town of Harmony, Chautauqua County, N.Y. During his service in the Revolutionary war he served under Captains Elisha Heart, and Stephen Betts and in the Regiments of Colonels Wyllys and Herman Swift and Ebenezer Huntington, of the Connecticut Militia. It is said that he was the last surviving soldier of the Revolutionary war residing in Chautauqua County. He came from Otsego County, N.Y., in 1811, with his wife and 12 children and settled 3 miles from Ashville on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. One of his sons was the late Victor M. Matteson of Busti. MOORE, ASA Born June 29, 1762, at New Haven, Conn. Died at Kiantone, Chautauqua County, N.Y., Jan. 22, 1848, aged 86 years. His war record furnished by the Bureau of Pensions, claim S. 23817, says: "While residing at Windsor, Hartford County, Conn., he enlisted in March, 1778, and served one year as private under Lieut. Daniel Heyden or Hayden and Col. Roger Newberry in the Connecticut troops and was guarding the military and hospital supplies at Windsor. He enlisted in July, 1779, and served two months as private in Captain David Barber's Company, under Major Elihu Kent, Connecticut Troops. He enlisted in June, 1780, and served six months as private in Captain Abner Prior's Company, Col. Bradley's Connecticut Regiment. He was allowed a pension on his application executed Oct. 12, 1832, while a resident of Carroll, Chautauqua County, N.Y. Soldier stated that he and his family in 1794 or 1795 left Windsor, Conn., and moved to Wardsborough, Vermont, and in 1799 moved to New York State. In company with his friend, Eben Cheney, he came to Chautauqua County, N.Y., in the year 1812, and settled in the town of Kiantone, where he was later well known as Deacon Asa Moore. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840. His wife, Huldah King, was born in 1767 and died in 1840. Joseph K., their son, born in 1791, and died in 1872, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Their daughter, Amanda, born in 1793, died 1832. His wife is buried beside him in Kiantone Cemetery. OSBORN, ISAAC Born Sept. 19, 1760, at Wilbraham, Mass. Died Feb. 20, 1843, aged 82 years and 5 months. Grave in Cemetery, at Panama, town of Harmony, Chautauqua County, N.Y. While residing at Springfield, Mass., he enlisted Aug. 1, 1776, serving as private in Capt. John Bliss' Company, Mass. Militia, until Jan. 1, 1777. Enlisted in July, 1777, and served until Jan. 1, 1778, in Capt. John Morgan's Company, Mass. Militia. Enlisted in July, 1778, served six months in Capt. Enos Parker's Company, Mass. Militia. Enlisted Jan. 1, 1779, and served three years as an Artillery Artificer in Capt. William Barton's Company, under Lieut. Col. David Mason, at Springfield, Mass. Enlisted Jan. 8, 1782, and served to June 15, 1783 as Artificer in Capt. Hawes' Company, Col. David Mason's Reg't., Mass. Troops. Was allowed pension Oct. 12, 1832, while residing at Harmony, Chautauqua County, N.Y. In 1826 he referred to his wife, Anna, aged 66 years. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, aged 79, and residing in the town of Sherman. His wife, Anna, died June 16, 1842, aged 83 years. Her grave is beside husband in Panama Cemetery. They were survived by two children, Levi and Lucy. The latter became the wife of Luke A. Patrick. OWEN, JOHN Born April 16, 1735. Died Feb. 24, 1843, while a resident of the town of Carroll, aged 107 years, 10 months and 8 days. He was a native of Winsor, Conn., was a soldier in the early French war and in the American army throughout the American Revolution. It is related that he was with General Wolf at Quebec in 1759 and with Col. Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga. He served as private in Captain Nathaniel Buels' Company, Col. Hinmans' Reg't., Connecticut Militia, May to Dec., 1775, as private in Capt. Roger Moore's Company, and Col. Fisher Gay's Reg't., Connecticut Militia, May to Oct., 1776, and July and Aug. 1777. And private in Captain Archelaus Buel's Company, Connecticut Militia, October, 1777. He came from the Susquehanna Valley, N.Y., to Warren, Pa., in 1806, and in 1808 located in the town of Poland, Chautauqua County, N.Y. In 1816 he sold his farm and located in the town of Carrol and at one time kept a tavern at Fentonville. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as residing with Reuben Owens in the town of Carrol. His grave is in the Warren, Pa., Cemetery. He was the maternal grand-father of the late Gov. Fenton of Jamestown. His wife, Lydia; who was born at Sunderland, Conn., Jan. 30, 1773, died Nov. 7, 1851, aged 78 years, 9 months and 8 days. Her grave is beside him in Warren Cemetery. PALMITER, PHINEAS Born in 1762 at Westerly, R.I. Died July 4, 1847. Location of grave not known. Enlisted at Hopkinton, R.I., served as private under Capt. Benjamin West, Captains Dickinson, Christopher Brown, Phineas Maxon, Nathan Adams, and Col. John Topham, R.I., Major Ledyard, Conn. He came to Chautauqua County in 1814 in company with his brother-in-law, Cyrus Fish. He applied for pension October 12, 1832, while a resident of Busti. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, as a resident of the town of Busti and residing with John Palmiter. PARKER, BENJAMIN Born March 8, 1765, in Rhode Island. Died Nov. 7, 1842, aged 77 years and 8 months. Grave in Bemus Point Cemetery, town of Ellery. He was the son of Thomas and Jane Parker. At the early stage of the Revolution he was too young to enlist but during the latter part of the war he served for three years the Colonial government with an ox-team and cart as a transport. Jan. 7, 1788, he was united in marriage with Mary Davis at Hartford, Conn. She was a daughter of Ebenezer and Betsey Davis. They moved to Saratoga County, N.Y., and later to Washington and Otsego Counties, coming to Chautauqua County in 1816, locating in the town of Ellery where he purchased 120 acres of land, and where they continued to reside until his death. Their children were: Clark, Thomas, Phillip 1st, Phillip 2nd, Betsey Jane, Benjamin, George, Diantha, Amy, Ezekiel, Charles, Mary. Mary, wife of Benjamin Parker, died Jan. 26, 1847, in her 77th year. Her grave is beside husband. PICKARD, JOHN Born May 28, 1760. Died Aug. 30, 1827, aged 67 years, 3 months and 2 days. Grave in Red Bird Cemetery, town of Ellery. Enlisted at or near Johnstown, N.Y., 1779, and served in the Continental army under Captains Koch, Ruff and House, and in Col. Jacob Klock's Reg't. N.Y. State Militia. Was captured by the Indians, on the Mohawk, near Little Falls, and kept a prisoner about 2 years. His father, Joseph Pickard, lived near Little Falls, N.Y. Was married at Herkimer, N.Y., Jan. 6, 1784, to Maria Margaret Garlock. She died March 26, 1851, and is buried beside her husband. Their children were: Charity, Stone, Peter, Nancy, Ludden, Sylvanus, Henry, Albert, Abraham, Magdalen, Adam, and Catharine. He became a resident of Chautauqua County, in 1816. PIER, LEVI Born June 3, 1754. Died in March, 1826, aged 72 years. Grave on Elias Jenner farm, town of Busti. He was a native of Great Barrington, Mass., and a grandson of Sergeant Thomas and Margaret Pier, who settled in Great Barrington in 1732. He served in the American army of the Revolution under Capt. Goodrich and was at the battle of Bennington. His wife, Ann Dewey, was born at Great Barrington, Mass., 1754, and died in Busti about 1816. Her grave is in Stillwater Cemetery, town of Kiantone. Levi Pier came from Oxford, N.Y., to Busti in 1814. He had 12 children: Elijah, Lois, Namah, Amasa, Sally, Abraham, Reuben, Oliver, Lovisa, Roxa, David. RHODES, JOHN Born in the year 1763 at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Died about 1832. Grave in Fluvanna Cemetery, town of Ellery. Family records say he was a soldier in the American Revolution during 1777 and 1779, under Captains James Gray, Job Wright and Ephriam Woodworth, and was at the battles of Stillwater and Saratoga. New York State records credit him with service in 7th Regiment, Dutchess County Militia. His wife was Sybil Edmunds. Their son, Iram Rhodes, married Lydia, daughter of Daniel Deming. SCOFIELD, SEELY Born July 22, 1758. Died June 15, 1843, aged 84 years, 10 months and 23 days. Grave in Dewittvile Cemetery, town of Chautauqua. He was the son of Sylvanus and Hannah Seely Scofield, of North Stamford, Conn. He enlisted in the Continental army at the age of 18 years and served six years and six months. He was a private in the Company of Captain Henry Ten Eyck's Light Infantry, Second Connecticut Reg't. commanded by Col. Zebulon F. Butler; was also in Capt. Jonathan Whitney's Company, of Col. Mead's 9th Connecticut Militia; also served in Webb's Reg't. under General Wooster, going to the latter's command after the battle of White Plains. He was married to Hannah Crissey, who was born March 24, 1766, at Stamford, Conn. With his family he moved to Saratoga County, N.Y., about 1795, remaining there until about 1800 when they moved to Onondaga County. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as living in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, at the age of 82, and residing with Haran Scofield. SCOFIELD, WILLIAM Born at Stamford, Conn., May 15, 1764. Died Sept. 26, 1851, at Ellery, N.Y. Grave in Lewis Cemetery, town of Ellery. He was 87 years and 4 months of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Josiah and Mary Smith Scofield. Enlisted in Fairfield County, Conn., in 1780, remaining in service until the close of the war, serving in Captain Hanford Hoyt's Company, Col. John Mead's Reg't., Connecticut Militia. His father, Josiah Scofield, also served as a soldier in the Revolution. William Scofield was united in marriage to Patty Seely, August 2, 1786. Their children were William and Patty. Wife died Dec. 7, 1789. Was married to Hannah Abbott Nov. 21, 1790. She died April 28, 1840. Her grave is beside husband. Their children were Smith and Polly. He came to Chautauqua County about 1820 locating in the town of Ellery, where he resided until his death in 1851. He left many descendants who have been prominent in the affairs of the county. SMILEY, JOHN B. Born May 18, 1763, in Donegal County, Ireland. Grave in Palmiter Cemetery, town of Busti. Date of death not known. When eleven years of age he came to America with his father's family. They located at Bedminister, N.J., where the son, John, enlisted in the American army in March, 1780, served until Jan. 1, 1781, as a teamster under Capt. John Davis, Col. Richard Butler, Pennsylvania Militia. Applied for pension in 1836 at which time he was residing in Busti, and he is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as residing with his son, Samuel Smiley, aged 79 years. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Mott, died many years before he did, and is buried at Lansing, N.Y. They had a son, Samuel, and a daughter, named Matilda. SMILEY, WILLIAM Born in Connecticut, May 25, 1753. Died in Jan., 1825, aged 72 years. Grave in Fluvanna Cemetery, town of Ellicott, Chautauqua County, N.Y. He served in Capt. Stanley's Company, from Farmington, Conn., in Gay's Reg't., and, according to War Department records, his name appears in an account dated July 18, 1776, of the time of enlistment and marching of the men of that company to join the Continental army in New York, which shows he enlisted June 24, marched July 4 and joined the army July 7. He was united in marriage with Hannah Wilcox of Exeter, R.I., about 1780. She was born in 1760 and died in 1832 and is buried beside her husband. They had three children, Joseph, born Nov. 12, 1781; William, born May 25, 1783; Lucy, born April 7, 1785. STAPLES, ISAAC Born at Mendon, Mass., Nov. 23, 1764. Died at Jamestown, N.Y., May 23, 1848, aged 83 years and 6 months. Grave in Lake View Cemetery, city of Jamestown. Enlisted Feb. 8, 1781, for a term of 3 years in Capt. Amidon's Company, Col. Tyler's Reg't., Mass. Militia. Also as private in Capt. Joseph Killam's Company, Col. Rufus Putnam's Reg't. Was described at that time as "statue 5 feet, 5 in., complexion dark, occupation farmer." His wife, Esther Benson Staples, was born in the year 1767 and died Aug. 31, 1855. Their children were: Pamelia, Anna, Phila, Sibbel, Abraham, Rocksey, Esther, Marinda, Scammel, Ira Franklin, Maria, Warren B., Fanny Minerva, Eveline. Marinda married Aaron Taylor, and Warren B., who was born 1803, married Fanny Cross. The wife of Isaac Staples was buried beside her husband in Lake View Cemetery. STEARNS, Capt. WILLIAM Born Aug. 5, 1754. Died Feb. 14, 1834, aged 79 years and 6 months. Grave in Stillwater Cemetery, town of Kiantone. He was a native of Worcester, Mass., son of Ebenezer and Mary Spring Stearns. He served in the American army during the Revolution, was a "Minute Man" and was at Boston at the time of the destruction of the British tea. He attained the rank of Captain and was present at many of the memorable events that occurred in the vicinity of Boston and was also at the battle of White Plains. His daughter, Lydia, became wife of Joseph Garfield. She was born at Orange, Mass., Dec. 14, 1784, died Sept. 5, 1851, aged 66 years. Grave in Stillwater Cemetery, Kiantone. Joanna, wife of Capt. William Stearns, was born Feb. 8, 1757, and died March 29, 1832, aged 66 years. They had 15 children: Franklin, Betta, Betta 2nd, Joanna, William, Jr., Lydia, Jonas, Simeon, Ebenezer, Dolley, Eloner, Amory, Mary, Joseph, and one child who died at birth. STEDMAN, LEVI Born in 1758. Died Oct. 26, 1834, aged 76 years. Grave in Pleasantville Cemetery, town of Chautauqua. His grave has a marker which is inscribed as follows: "Here lies the body of Levi Stedman, for 7 years and 8 months a faithful soldier of the Army of the Revolution. Died 26 October, 1834, aged 76 years. "His wife, Anna, died June 27, 1857, aged 91 years, 2 months and 13 days. Her grave is beside husband. In the same cemetery are the graves of Levi Stedman, who died October 5, 1865, aged 72 years, and Amy, his wife, who died July 12th, 1867, aged 74 years, 3 months and 28 days. He is mentioned in Pension List of 1818, and was a private in Conn. Militia. STEWARD, ELIPHALET Born Aug. 14, 1759, at Stonington, Conn. Died November 3, 1837, aged 78 years. Grave in Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown. Enlisted in the American army in the fall of 1776, served 3 months as private under Capt. Jeremiah Halsey, Connecticut Militia. Enlisted in March, 1778, served one year under Captain Joseph Springer, Col. John Topham, Rhode Island Militia. Re-einlisted for one year as private in General Ezekiel Cornell's Life Guards, Rhode Island. Enlisted in Sept., 1782, served one month with rank of Lieut. in Reg't. of Col. Vrooman, New York Militia. Was in Rhode Island battle. Was granted pension in 1832 at which time he was residing at Busti, Chautauqua County, N.Y. His wife, Mercy Coates, was born Sept. 5, 1764. They moved from Frankfort, N.Y., to Busti, Chautauqua County, in 1811. Her death occurred April 18, 1818. They had four children: Lucy, wife of Stephen Wilcox; John; Anna, wife of Walter Crouch; Betsey, wife of Michael Frank. STOW, JOHN Born 1763. Died Nov. 9, 1837, aged 74 years. Grave in Ashville Cemetery, town of Harmony. He was a native of Southboro, Mass., and, it is said, enlisted in the Continental army at the age of 17 years, serving as private and fifer. His wife was Sally Healey, and they had five sons and three daughters. The sons came to Chautauqua County in the early part of the 19th century and were followed by John Stow. He made his home with his eldest son, John Stowe, Jr., who was then residing in the town of Busti. His wife died Dec. 13, 1852, aged 84 years. Grave beside husband. WASHBURN, WILLIAM Born May 9, 1767, at Wendall, Mass. Died July 26, 1851. Was buried in the old Cemetery in Jamestown, and his body was later removed to Lake View Cemetery. He enlisted in the American army in March, 1781, serving as private until the dose of the war in Capt. Killam and Hondin's Companies, and Col. Rufus Putnam's Reg't., Mass. Militia. Was granted pension in 1818 and is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as residing in the town of Ellicott, Chautauqua County. Was married in 1789 to Hulda Clark, who was born in 1768. Their children were: John C., Chelton, Erastus, Hannah, Luania. Erastus, who was born in 1798, married Judith Benson; Hannah, born in 1804, married Peleg Benson, and Luania married Saxon Benson. In 1822 he moved with his family to the town of Ellicott, Chautauqua County, N.Y. They left many descendants. WATERBURY, SAMUEL Born August 15, 1761. Died March 1, 1834. Grave in Pleasantville Cemetery, town of Chautauqua. Family records show that he had been a Revolutionary soldier and that he came from Saratoga County, N.Y., in 1810, and with Shadrack Scofield and David Waterbury, son of Samuel; made settlement in the southern part of the town of Stockton. Edson's History says that on December 31, 1812, at the home of Samuel Waterbury, in Stockton, John West and Martha Barnhart were united in marriage, which was the first marriage recorded in that town. Rachel Schofield, his wife, died Feb. 26, 1838, aged 79 years, 2 months and 26 days. Betsey Waterbury, daughter of Samuel and Rachel Waterbury, married Shadrach Scofield. WELLMAN, BARNABUS Born Aug. 15, 1756, at Killingsworth, Conn. Died March 7, 1847, aged 91 years. Grave in Wellman Cemetery, town of Busti. He served four years and eight months as Drummer and Drum-Major in the Revolutionary war. Enlisted at Killingsworth, Conn. Was in the Battles of White Plains, Trenton, Germantown and Monmouth. Applied for pension in 1818 while residing in Chautauqua County, and is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840, as aged 83 years and residing with his son, Homer Wellman, in the town of Busti. His wife, Lois Page, was born in 1761. They were married in 1780. Her grave is beside husband. They had the following children: James, born 1783; Homer, born in 1786, married Charlotte Lord, died 1858; Barnabus, born, 1793, married Pamela Bullock, died 1874; Ford, born 1796, married Sally Patchin, died 1830; Millie, born, 1791, married John Deming, died 1859; Hannah. WELLMAN, JOHN Born 1760. Died May 25, 1841, age 81 years. Residence at time of enlistment, Killingworth, Conn. Enlisted Jan. 3, 1777, served to Jan. 1780, as private under Captain Aaron Stevens and Col. Herman Swift, Connecticut Militia. Enlisted 1781, served as teamster under Capt. Ransom. Battles engaged in, Monmouth, and was at Valley Forge. Date of application for pension, April 13, 1818, claim allowed. Residence at date of application, Otsego County, N.Y. In 1820 was living at Elba, N.Y. He was married May 12, 1787 to Phebe Tuttle on her 17th birthday. She was allowed a pension on her application executed March 20, 1845, while a resident of Chautauqua County. She died Dec. 9, 1854. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as living with William Blanchard in the town of Harmony, Chautauqua County, N.Y. They had the following children: John, Jr., Ira, Sally, Lydia, Barnabas, Stephen, Polly, Samantha, Oran, Philemon, Philander. The location of the graves of John Wellman, Sr., and his wife has not been ascertained. WHITNEY, RICHARD, Sr. Born Dec. 6, 1759, at Pittsfield, Conn. Died May 10, 1844, aged 84 years and 5 months. Grave in Magnolia Cemetery, town of Chautauqua. He was the son of Richard and Esther Clark Whitney. Enlisted at Lee, Berkshire County, Mass., in 1779, served 9 months as private under Capt. Miller and Cols. Brewer and Sprout. Residence at date of application for pension, Oct. 12, 1832, Chautauqua, Chautauqua County, N.Y. Claim allowed. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as residing at Chautauqua, aged 81 years. His wife, Ruth, died Dec. 28, 1851, aged 86 years, 7 months, 12 days. Grave beside husband. They had the following children: Henry, Electa, Thomas, Richard. WILCOX, STEPHEN Born in Rhode Island, Aug. 8, 1762. Died Sept. 15, 1846, aged 84 years. Grave in Wilcox Cemetery, town of Busti. Served as Corporal in Capt. Heacock's Company, from Dutchess Co., N.Y., and in Col. James Vanderburg's 5th Reg't., New York Militia. His name appears on the army pay-roll, dated Sept. 23, 1778, at which time he was only 16 years of age. Was a native of Rhode Island, and married Sarah Palmer in 1782, who was born in 1763. They moved to Chautauqua County in 1815 and settled on a farm in the town of Busti where they spent the remainder of their lives. She died Jan. 20, 1849, and is buried beside her husband. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as living in Busti with Ephraim Wilcox, a son. They had the following children: Eunice, Stephen, Jr., Ephraim, Able, Alfred, Lina, Roxanna. WILLIAMS, DANIEL Born at Norwich, Conn., Sept. 4, 1760. Died at Clymer, N.Y., February 13, 1846. Grave in Clymer Cemetery. He enlisted at Norwich, Mass., in April 1775, and served nine months as private in Capt. Abner Pomeroy's Company, Col. Fellow's Mass. Reg't. Enlisted in Sept., 1776, served fourteen months as private in Capt. Elijah Murray's and Capt. Chase's Companies, Col. Samuel Williams and Col. Pomeroy's Mass. Reg't., and was at the battle of Stillwater. Family records show that he was at the battle of Saratoga when Burgoyne surrendered, that he lost two fingers from one hand. He was the son of Elijah Williams and Lydia Longbottom who were married in 1756. Daniel Williams and family came to Chautauqua County in 1820 and settled in the town of Clymer, where he had been preceded by some of his sons. Young's History says he was the father of 16 children, 7 sons and 9 daughters, of whom four died in infancy. His wife, Lucretia, died July 31, 1834, aged 69 years. Her grave is beside husband in Clymer Cemetery. WING, DANIEL Born July 2, 1757, at Dartmouth, Mass. Date of death not ascertained. Grave in Clymer Cemetery. Enlisted Oct., 1780, served as private in Capt. Adiel Sherwood's Company, New York Militia. Was taken prisoner and confined one year at Montreal, was then moved to Prisoners' Island and kept until 1782, when he was exchanged and returned home. His brother, Benjamin, who enlisted with him was also taken prisoner at the same time. He applied for pension in 1832, while residing in Clymer, which was granted. WOOD, CHARLES Born June 27, 1760, at Falmouth, Novia Scotia. Died Feb. 4, 1844, at Harlinsburg, Mercer County, Pa. Enlisted in the American army at Mansfield, Conn., served under Capt. Shumway and Col. Huntington Connecticut Militia, from April, 1777, to Jan., 1778. In the latter year he served as Armorer at Lebanon, Pa., and in 1779 was Principal Field Armorer attached to 2nd Penna Brigade, discharged in May, 1780. Was at the battles of Sag Harbor, Long Island, Springfield. Applied for pension May, 1818, while a resident of Westport, N.Y. In 1821 he referred to his wife, Betsey, aged 54 years, and his son, Oscar, 16 years of age. In 1836 he was living in Jamestown, N.Y., where his son, Edward F., aged 46, also lived. He is mentioned in the Pension List of 1840 as living with Edward F. Wood in Jamestown. In 1843, he was living with a son at Mercer County, Pa. His wife died in Jamestown Feb. 6, 1840. YOUNG, SAMUEL Born in 1762 at Middletown, Conn. Died July 17, 1848. Grave in Dewittville Cemetery, town of Chautauqua. No record of his service in the Revolutionary war. Married Elizabeth Hubbard Brainard, at Old Haddam, Conn in 1786. Moved to Vermont in 1793 and to Chautauqua County, N.Y., in 1816, settling on lot 54 in the town of Ellery. They had four sons, Samuel, Jr., David, Zenas and Enoch, and a daughter, Phoebe Hubbard. He was locally known as a Revolutionary soldier.