Craft Masonry in Ontario, Seneca and Yates Counties, New York



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The Life of Yellowstone Kelly, by Jerry Keenan. http://books.google.com/books?id=3Vi2PD74FJsC&pg=PA10&dq=%22luther+kelly%22+%22geneva%22&cd=2#v=onepage&q=%22luther%20kelly%22%20%22geneva%22&f=false

Born in Geneva, NY, Yellowstone Kelly--Luther S. Kelly (1849-1928)--had a wanderlust and desire for adventure that carried him to the Philippines and Alaska. But he made his reputation mostly from his scouting work in the northern part of the Great Plains when this region was first being settled. Kelly was involved as a scout in the U. S. Cavalry campaigns against the Sioux and other tribes in the 1870s; during which Custer and his men were wiped out in one engagement. Besides being depended on by Generals Miles and Sheridan for his knowledge of the area, Kelly later became acquainted with Buffalo Bill and Theodore Roosevelt in their activities in the upper Plains. The author of other books on this era of American history, Keenan writes a colorful, engaging biography of the life of the prominent, though not well-known, scout whose life and adventures coincide with the opening of the upper Great Plains after the Civil War and the waning of the old West. Kelly spent his last years tending an orchard in Paradise, CA.

http://searches2.rootsweb.com/th/read/GenMassachusetts/2002-05/1021503547

From the HISTORY OF ONTARIO COUNTY; compiled by Lewis Cass Aldrich; edited by
George S. Conover; 1893;
Elbridge Dakin, Geneva, was born in Concord MA, 19 Oct 1802, and came to this State when a young man. He located first in Buffalo, and soon after in Geneva where he resided and conducted business. He married first Mary Ann Brizee of Geneva, by whom he had one son, George Brizee, who died in 1859; and second Mrs. Nancy Stearns Spalding of Gorham, Ontario county. They had two daughters and a son: Sarah P., wife of Elisha C. Deane of Buffalo, by whom she had two children: Isabella and Elbridge G.; William O., who married Eveline Shepard of Toledo OH; and Mary O., who lives in Geneva.

Mrs. Dakin died 12 Apr 1881, and Mr. Dakin Mar 1893, in his 91st year. He was the oldest Mason in this part of the State, being a member of Ark Lodge No. 33 of Geneva F&AM, and its treasurer over thirty years. He was a man of integrity in all his dealings with his fellow men. He conducted a coal and wood, Portland and Akron cement business for more than thirty years on Castle street. His great-grandfather, Colonel Barrett, on his mother's side, commanded at the battle of Concord Mass.


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Phebe Bowman BARRETT b. 25 May 1776 Concord, Middlesex, MA; d. 12 Mar 1847 Concord, Middlesex, MA; m. 26 Feb 1801 Concord, Middlesex, MA, Amos DAKIN b. 20 Aug 1770 Lincoln, Middlesex, MA; d. 3 Dec 1844 Concord, Middlesex, MA

1 Elbridge DAKIN b. 19 Oct 1802 Concord, Middlesex, MA;

m1. Mary Ann BRIDGE m. 26 Dec 1832, d. 1833

1 George B DAKIN b. 11 Nov 1833 Geneva, NY, d. 27 Dec 1859
m2. Nancy SPAULDING m. 6 Nov 1838, d. 1881

1 Sarah Phebe DAKIN b. 16 Sep 1840 Geneva, NY; m. Elisha C DEANE m. 21 Feb 1866

1 Isabella Spalding DEANE b. 16 Nov 1869 Buffalo, NY

2 Elbridge Gerry DEANE b. 07 Aug 1879 Buffalo, NY

2 William Oliver DAKIN b. 23 Nov 1842 Geneva, NY; m1. 17 Oct 1862 Hattie WIGGINS , d. 1874; m2. 27 Jun 1876 Evelyn A SHEPPARD.

3 Mary Olivia DAKIN b. 04 Jun 1846 Geneva, NY



http://history.rays-place.com/ny/phelps-ny.htm

Dr. Joel Prescott, b, 20 Jun 1759; d. 5 Oct 1841, settled in the town of Phelps at an early day and was one of the prominent physicians of the county. He came to this region as early as May 1788, and, probably, for a while resided at Kanadesaga, as during that and the succeeding year his name is found as a witness on several papers dated at that place. At the first town meeting in Phelps, 1796, Dr. Prescott was elected school commissioner and assessor, was appointed justice of peace, January, 1798, was supervisor of the town from 1797 to 1809 inclusive, except 1805, and for several years chairman of the board; was school commissioner of the town for several years. He located on a farm one mile west of Oaks' Corners, and was the first physician of Phelps, his practice being very extensive and laborious with the old time saddle bags strapped to his saddle. He was married in Phelps to Lucy Reed, 8 Sep 1793, and had seven children, two of whom died in infancy, the rest living to mature years. His home was among the earliest of frame houses in the town. With an active interest and efficient in rendering them he was repeatedly placed in positions of trust by his fellow citizens, and so great was the esteem for him that his counsels were called for in all departments of life. His funeral took place on the afternoon of Sunday, 6 Oct 1841, and was attended by the largest number of people that had ever before been gathered together on such an occasion, from 1,000 to 1,200 being present, among whom were the principal and prominent men of Geneva and the surrounding country.
http://searches2.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/GenMassachusetts/1999-06/0930095504

David Prescott and his wife, Abigail Wright lived at Groton, MA near Westford, MA. Their 4th child was Joel Prescott, a physician b. 1759 and m. 1793 Lucy Reed d/o Josiah Reed of Geneva, NY.



Dr. Joel Prescott and his wife, Lucy Reed had issue:
1. Imley Prescott b. at Phelps, NY 1794; m1 1816 Maria Cross b. 1796 d. 1838. He m2 1839 Anna Butterfield b. at Whitestown, Oneida, NY 1817. He served as quartermaster in the War of 1812 and was engaged at the battle of Fort Erie and other battles on the northern frontier. He d. 1850 aged 56 yrs.
2. Zachariah Wright Prescott b. 1796 m. 22 Apr 1834 Panthy Merry. He, with his brother Philander, went West in 1819 and penetrated into the Indian country. After tarrying awhile at Prairie du Chien, went to Fort Snelling, an important US fort and trading post. Here they made a stand and engaged with the Northwest Fur Company as traders with the Indians; they went every winter to the Indian settlements trading. He d. 1851 aged 56 yrs. His widow m. 1851 Owen Edmonston whose 1st wife was Phidelia Prescott, a sister to Zachariah W. Prescott.
3. John Reed Prescott b. 1798 d. 1817.
4. A child b. 1800 d. same day.
5. Philander Prescott b. 1801. In 1819 he left home in the company of his brother, Zachariah, and went west among the Sioux, or Decotah Indians, for the purpose of trade.
6. Phidelia Prescott b. 1803 m. 1829 Owen Edmonton. She d. 1843 and he m2 Panthy (Mary) Prescott the widow of Zachariah W. Prescott 1851.
7. Sophia Prescott b. 1806; m1 Porter Hawks; m2 James R. Darrow.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philetus_Swift

Philetus Swift b. 26 Jun 1763, Kent, Litchfield, CT; d. 24 Jul 1828 Phelps, Ontario, NY, was a politician. He was the son of Elisha Swift (b. 1731) and Mary Ransom (b. 1738). On 4 Apr 1786, he married his first wife Electra Goodrich in Sharon, CT. On 22 May 1793, he married his second wife Sally Deane (1774-1820?) in Phelps, NY; their son was Deane Swift (1794-1818). On 26 Nov 1823, he married his third wife Fanny (or Fauna, Fawnia, Faunia) Cole (ca. 1792-1880); their daughter was Electra Jane Swift (1825-1904). He fought in the War of 1812, and became a Lieutenant Colonel.
He was a member of the NY State Assemble from Genesee, Ontario and Allegany Counties in 1807 and 1808, and from Ontario County in 1823. He was a member from the Western District of the NY State Senate from 1810 to 1815 and from 1816 to 1818. In February 1817, Swift was elected President pro tempore of the State Senate. He was Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York until July 1, 1817. Swift was originally buried at the Pioneer Cemetery at Phelps, NY. However, in the early 1900s, his granddaughter had his remains reinterred in the Webster Rural Cemetery in Webster, NY.
http://www.sprague-database.org/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I39599&tree=SpragueProject

Corydon Wheat [9c3r], b. 4 Jun 1824, Orleans, Ontario, NY; d. 24 Dec 1890, Geneva, Ontario, NY, son of Benjamin Wheat, Jr. and Luana Sprague; m. 1 Sep 1852, Emiline A. Lacy.

Note; Benjamin and Luana were distance cousins through John Sprague; b. ca 1690 in Duxbury MA, and Mary Babcock (thru John Sprgue’s sons: he through Jonathan and she through Ebenezer, Sr.)

Children:

1. Henry Axtell Wheat,  b. 28 May 1859, Geneva, Ontario, NY, 

 2. Walton Corydon Wheat, b. 16 Sep 1859; d. 6 Oct 1859

 3. Grace Walton Wheat,  b. 26 Mar 1862; d. 26 Jan 1872

 4. Corydon Wheat,  b. 16 Feb 1867; d. 1 Jun 1867
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/ontario/bios/wh-z.html

WHEAT

History of Ontario Co, NY, Conover & Aldrich, pub 1893, pg 475 - 479 

Among the pioneers of the town of Phelps in Ontario county, was Benjamin WHEAT, who came from Conway, CT, in 1795, and purchased from Phelps and Gorham a farm which embraced 160 acres of land just north of the site of the village of Orleans, for which he paid $1.25 per acre. He had a son, also named Benjamin, who followed in the footsteps of his father, as far as his life work was concerned, remaining on the farm. He was born 1 Apr 1781, and on 30 Jan 1805, was married to Luany SPRAGUE.

Their son, Corydon WHEAT, the subject of this sketch, was born 4 Jun 1824, at the homestead, Orleans, Ontario county. His ancestry on his mother's side was distinguished in the early history of the country, and is traced back to the SPRAGUE who came over in the Mayflower. His grandfather was Ebenezer SPRAGUE, who lived in Connecticut at the time of the Revolutionary War, and after twice having his dwellings burned by the British, he started westward in 1780. He had on 17 Jan 1775, taken for his wife Mary CHAMBERLIN. In about the year 1790 he aided in building on the site of the city of Rochester the first grist-mill in this part of the State; but that location was then considered unhealthy, and in 1793 he sold out his mill interest and removed to Chapinville in this county. He received $100 in the sale of his property and for that he was offered 80 acres of land lying in what is now the heart of the city of Rochester. His daughter, Luany SPRAGUE, who married Benjamin WHEAT, was born 24 Feb 1784.

When Benjamin WHEAT came into Ontario county, the land was a wilderness of forest, but under the zealous labors of the pioneers it soon took a different aspect and sufficient of it was cleared to produce under cultivation the grain and vegetables for the growing families. Corydon WHEAT's father built in 1814 the first brick house in that part of the country, and the old homestead is still standing. Though a well to-do farmer, Benjamin WHEAT was not able to give his son the best of educational advantages, though they were better than were enjoyed by the majority of young men at that time. After attending the common schools he was sent to the Lima Seminary in 1840, and studied there two or three years until the institution was burned. He then went to Michigan and entered a store of his brother-in-law as a clerk. It had been his intention to adopt the legal profession, and after the seminary was rebuilt, he returned to it with a view of completing his course, and then taking up the study of law. But his brief experience in mercantile business in the West had developed his taste and adaptability for that vocation.

Coming to Geneva in 1845, just as he reached his majority, he thereafter was an important factor in the business life of the place until his death, and in many other respects occupied a prominent position in the community. His first occupation in Geneva was as a clerk in the dry goods store of Platt & Sons, after which he was employed in a similar capacity with C. C. SEELEY. He then organized the dry goods firm of Wheat & Simms (Enoch SIMMS), which was succeeded by Mr. WHEAT alone. For a number of years he successfully conducted the business alone; but finally sold it out and soon afterward purchased the crockery business of Lauren W. LACY, his father-in-law. This he continued to about the year 1870, when he sold it to Charles KIPP and retired from active business, except at his time and attention were demanded by the various positions which he held.

As a citizen of Geneva, Mr. WHEAT took a deep and active interest in all public matters that seemed likely to promote the growth and prosperity of the community. He was a director in both the Geneva and Southwestern and the Geneva and Ithaca Railroad companies, and was conspicuous in the movement, which led to establishing the first named road. He was at first a director in the Geneva Optical Company, and for a number of years previous to its being merged in the Standard Optical Company he held the office of president of the company. He was a director in the Geneva Gas Company and in the First National Bank. He was conspicuously instrumental in establishing the beautiful Glenwood Cemetery and aided in laying it out. His associates in every one of these positions ever found him the same energetic and genial co-worker, whose reliable judgment and willingness to bear more than his share of the burdens were unfailing, while his courtesy and geniality, and his staunch integrity, commanded the respect and admiration of all who knew him. In the educational affairs of the place Mr. WHEAT was one of the most active and interested workers, and was a member of the Board of Education for about 30 years, giving freely of his time and energies for the advancement of the cause and the improvement of the local schools. He was not a politician in any sense, though he entertained strong convictions upon all important public questions. In the days of the Know-nothing movement he became actively interested in that party, who made him their nominee for member of assembly, but he afterwards identified himself with the republican organization. He was in this field, as in all other respects, a self-reliant and independent thinker; had read extensively on scientific, literary and historical subjects, and maintained his ideas and conclusions on such and kindred topics with forcible speech and courteous persistence on all proper occasions. Mr. WHEAT was active in religious affairs, and was at different times connected with the Methodist, the Presbyterian, and finally with Trinity Episcopal Church. In the Sunday-school work in these churches he was especially interested, and accomplished much for their welfare.

Mr. WHEAT was a prominent Free Mason, uniting with the order some time before 1860, and progressed step by step. In 1857 he was master of Ark Lodge and one of its best presiding officers. He subsequently advanced to high standing in the order. Mr. WHEAT accumulated a fortune in Geneva, much of which was invested in real estate, which greatly appreciated in value. His life was one of great activity and usefulness, and when the time came for him to cast aside its burdens, he did it with calm faith in his future and in the enjoyment of the deepest respect of the community. This is shown to some extent in the various memorials and resolutions that were adopted by the different bodies with which he was connected. In a memorial placed upon the records of the Board of Education, it was said of him: "The recent death of Mr. Corydon WHEAT closed a term of service on the Board of Education of more than thirty years. During all that long period it is the testimony of those who were associated with him that he was a faithful public servant, and he retained to the last his interest in the public schools. In all of the growth of the schools in Geneva Mr. WHEAT has been thoroughly identified. He was quick to appreciate any improvement in the methods of teaching and ready to adopt it, and he had during his administration the satisfaction of seeing most of those changes which have made our schools the pride and glory of our country. In addition to this ability as an officer, Mr. WHEAT lent to school occasions a peculiar grace by his rare eloquence. He had the ability which very few possess of charming into quiet and attention the restive schoolboy and making him listen as long as he desired. In his death this Board has suffered a profound loss, and we desire as a body to place upon record this simple tribute to his memory."

The directors of the First National Bank of Geneva also testified to their respect and admiration for Mr. WHEAT, saying among other things: "While we bow with humble submission to his behests, we sorrow that we have lost the genial presence, the wise and conservative counsels, and sound judgment of our co director for the past many years. His name is indissolubly connected with the organization of the First National Bank now nearly a quarter of a century ago, and he has been one of its directors since that time. We accord to him a generous measure of praise for our success in the management of our institution."

On 1 Sep 1852, Mr. WHEAT was married to Emilie A., daughter of Lauren Walton LACY. They had four children, only one of whom, Henry Axtell WHEAT, of Geneva, is now living. Corydon WHEAT died 24 Dec 1890.

Lauren Walton LACY was born at Galway, Saratoga, NY, 2 Jul 1811. His father was Edward LACY, who was formerly from Reading, CT. The family name was originally DE LACY. They were of Huguenot origin. His mother was Huldah HEATH, whose home was in Sharon, CT. She, too, was a descendant of the SPRAGUE who came over in the Mayflower. [n.b. - Francis Sprague came in the good ship, "Anne" which sailed from London, England, and arrived at Plymouth, July, 1623. – glh] They were parents of 8 children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the seventh. Lauren W. LACY started in mercantile business in Schenectady, NY, in 1838, and removed to Geneva in 1846, where he started the first crockery store in the place. This business he successfully conducted until 1862, when he sold out to his son-in-law, Corydon WHEAT, as before stated. Mr. LACY has been a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of Geneva for many years, and throughout his life in this place has held the esteem of his fellow citizens. He was married on 7 Jan 1832, to Eliza COOK, who was the youngest daughter of Joseph COOK, of Galway, Saratoga county, NY. She died in Apr 1878. Their children were Orville Brayton, died at age 3 years; and Emilie A., who married Corydon WHEAT.

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Wells Whitmore was a long-time resident of Phelps, Ontario Co. New York. He established an iron business, creating ornamental gates, fences and such.

http://www.jenforum.com/lathrop/messages/881.html

NANCY (DEANE) DOANE, b. 2 May 1777, New Marlsboro, MA; d. 9 May 1858, Phelps, Ontario, NY; d/o Seth Dean (Doane) and Sarah Barnett; m. WELLS WHITMORE, 7 Jun 1797, Phelps, Ontario, NY; b. 1768, Conway, MA; d. 25 Nov 1838, Phelps, NY.

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Polydore B. Wisner was a member of Assembly from Genesee and Ontario counties in 1803. He was District Attorney for the 10th District in March 12, 1813. The 10th District consisted of Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Ontario and Seneca counties.

POLYDORE B. WISNER of Geneva was the son of HENRY Wisner of Revolutionary fame, he had 2 sons who died in Penn Yan.



From the Geneva Gazette 20 July 1814
[b. ca 1768 or 70; Warwick, Orange Co, New York] On the 14th inst., at the house of Spencer Coleman, Esq. in East Bloomfield, Polydore B. Wisner, Esquire, of Geneva, in the 45th year of his age.  He was seized with a typhus fever at ,Chautauqua where he had been attending the Court of General Sessions of the peace, and endeavored to return from thence to his family.  With much pain and difficulty he got to Mr. Coleman's when his strength entirely failed him.  Every aid which kindness and genuine hospitality could afford was given by Mr. Coleman and his family; medical assistance was called in, but to no purpose.  On Wednesday, at seven o'clock P. M., he expired and on Thursday evening his remains were interred in this village.  A widow and three children are left to lament the loss of an affectionate husband and tender father.  Mr. Wisner was born in Orange county, pursued his professional studies with Richard Varick, esq., formerly the mayor of the city of New York.  He had resided about 16 years in Geneva; had been several times elected a Member of our Legislature, and at the time of his death was District Attorney for the four western counties of the state.  Possessed of peculiar talents for public business, he was one of the most useful members of society, devoting much of his time to promote objects of a general nature; and in the establishment and support of schools and religious institutions, he was active, liberal and persevering.  In sickness he was kind and gentle and always attentive.  The citizens of Geneva know his worth, and most sincerely deplore his loss.

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Polydore Barnet Wisner was the son of Henry Wisner, Jr., the son of Congressman Henry Wisner. His father gave him excellent educational advantages in his early youth and he selected the law as a profession.

From the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record of 1911, we learn that Polydore Wisner married Mary Blydenburg. May 15, 1791, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Joshua Hart. Polydore Wisner was among the first of the New York families to have an armorial book-plate, as evidenced by the following extract from "Early New England and New York Heraldic Book-Plates," by Richard C. Liclitenstein, of Boston:

"The following list comprises, as far as has come under the observation of the compiler, the names of those persons and families in New England and New York who used armorial engraved book-plates prior to 1830." * * * Included in the list, headed by John Quincy Adams, is Polydore Wisner, of New York. It states his book-plate was made by Maverick and adds: "Most of Maverick's work is well done; the shield in most cases being decorated with light sprays of leaves and flowers falling around in graceful profusion."

Polydore Wisner rose rapidly in his profession and soon became a leader at the Bar of Genesee county. He represented Genesee and Ontario counties, in the New York General Assembly, in 1803, when that body was engaged on the revision of the charter of New York City. Mr. Wisner's part in framing that document is explained in the following extracts, taken from the Burghers and Freemen collection, published in 1885, by the New York Historical Society:

"On March 1.1803, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole House, on the bill entitled 'An act for the better regulation of the election of charter officers of the City of New York, and designating the qualifications of electors,' and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Wisner, from the said committee, reported that in proceedings on said bill, and after the same had been read in the committee, the first enacting clause thereof was again read and in the words following:

"Be it enacted by the people of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, That every free male person of the age of 21 years, being a citizen of the State and who shall have resided in said city 6 months next preced ing such election, and paid taxes within the same and shall have rented a tenement of the yearly value dollars for the term of one year within the same, or shall be a leaseholder of any land or tenement, of the value dollars and who has been years in possession of the same, shall be entitled to vote for charter officers in the said City of New York.

"That debates were had thereon, and the question having been put, whether the committee did agree to the said clause, it was carried in the affirmative (yeas 70, nays 19).

"Mr. Wisner further reported progress and asked for, and obtained leave to sit again."

Later in the account of the proceedings it is stated: "Mr. Wisner further reported that the committee had gone through the bill, made amendments therein, filled up the blanks, and agreed to the same, which he was directed to report to the House, and he read the report in his place, and delivered the same in at the table where it was again read, and agreed to by the House. Ordered that the bill be engrossed."

On March 1, 1804, the House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill for the election of charter officers, and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair and Mr. Looker, from said committee reported that in further proceedings on the said bill Mr. Wisner made a motion that the committee should agree to a certain clause.

Polydore Wisner was elected District Attorney for the Tenth New York District, consisting of Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Ontario and Seneca counties, on March 12, 1813. He died the following year, in the prime of life, and was buried at Geneva, New York.

http://ontario.nygenweb.net/JtoJiobituaries.htm

From Geneva Gazette 22 March 1889



MICHAEL JENKINSON
- A gloom spread like a pall over our community last Saturday as the words passed from mouth to mouth "Michael Jenkinson is dead !"  It was a sudden taking off of one of our most useful, exemplary, honored citizens. A week before he had moved among us in the full vigor of a man in the prime of life. He fell a victim of typhoid pneumonia which ran its fatal course in six days. He was stricken down while on a visit to Rochester, and hastened home. He received unremitting medical treatment and affectionate care, but all efforts to save life proved unavailing. The domestic hearth, a trusting and dependent employer, honored fraternities, the Church of which he was a member, and our whole community are all deeply afflicted by this dispensation.

Mr. Jenkinson was a native of Scotland, born Aug. 19, 1844. He emigrated to this country in 1869, settling at once in Geneva. In the following year he married Elizabeth Beattie, also a native of Scotland. Their married life was one of unalloyed happiness. Of four children which blessed their union three were removed by death. For 16 years past Mr. J. had occupied the position of confidential clerk and book-keeper with S. K. Nester, and ever enjoyed the unlimited confidence and trust of his employer. He was initiated a member of Ark Lodge No. 33, Geneva, F&AM, and such was his zeal in the affairs of the order and such the esteem in which he was held by his Masonic brethren that he was advanced step by step until he occupied the Chair in the East.  He also received the several degrees in the Royal Arch Chapter and in Geneva Commandery KT. Later on he connected himself with the Scottish society "Clan McPherson" with headquarters at Rochester, and last year was elected Chief, which position he held when death suddenly severed his connection with all earthly associations.

The funeral of Mr. Jenkinson took place Tuesday afternoon last, with a brief service at the house and a further service in the North Presbyterian Church (of which he was a member) conducted by the pastor Rev. Paul Van Dyke and Rev. H. B. Stevenson of the First Church. The bearers were selected equally from Geneva Commandery, KT and Clan McPherson. The casket, covered with black cloth, bore the dead chief's tartan, cap and plume. A delegation of Knights in regalia acted as escort. Then followed the Clansmen and members of the Scottish societies, members of Ark Lodge and visiting Masons clad with white aprons and gloves, the officers displaying the insignia of their respective stations. The employees of Nester's malt house also appeared in the mourning column, fifty-two strong. The church will filled beyond its seating capacity. After the service, the long cortege took up its long and solemn march to Glenwood Cemetery, arrived at which his brethren performed the last sad ceremonies over the form of their beloved Past Master, in accordance with the impressive Masonic ritual.

John Shethar

http://www.archive.org/stream/genealogyofsheth00lcwill/genealogyofsheth00lcwill_djvu.txt

John Shethar, b. 14 Dec 1752; d. 19 Jun 1835, in his 84th year; m1. 27 Jan 1773, Sarah Smith, b. 4 May 1749; d. 17 Feb 1796; m2. Nancy (Nelson) Drake, (widow of Maj. Joshua Drake, 6 Mar 1800); b. 23 Apr 1760; d. 12 Jun 1815, at Troy, NY. Sarah Smithwas a daughter of Joshua Smith who married Mary Stoddard 25 Jan 1732; d. 30 Apr 1787. He was a son of Nathaniel Smith of Scituate, MA, whose estate was administered 11 May 1725, at Litchfield, CT. She was the youngest of eight children. Capt. John was married to his second wife, Joan, commonly called Nancy Drake, at the Highlands, NY, March 6, 1800. She was a daughter of Joshua Nelson and his wife Sarah Mandeville, who was a daughter of Jacob Mandeville, born 1709, d. 27 Aug 1784, aged 75 years, and his wife Sarah, who died 18 May 1782. They lived at Garrisons, NY, on the Hudson River.

Capt. John Shethar, when he enlisted, lived at Litchfield, CT. He was made a Sergeant in Capt. Seymour's Company, 20 Nov 1776, of a regiment of Connecticut Light Horse Cavalry, and was on the march through New Jersey with Washington in 1776. He was made Lieutenant 2d Continental Dragoons, 31 Dec 1776, and Captain 11 Oct 1777. This was the 2d Regiment raised agreeable to a resolve of Congress of 12 Dec 1776, but by another resolve of 14 Jun 1777, takes rank from 25 Nov 1776. Thus it seems "he served from the beginning of the war and obtained promotion for his gallant bravery.” By his active efficiency at the battle of Brandywine, he greatly distinguished himself, and this coming under the personal observation of Gen. Washington, he immediately after the battle, presented Capt. Shethar with a sword and highly commended him for his judicious acts.

This sword, with his chapeau and a portion of his military dress and many mementoes of the War of the Revolution, have always been treasured in the family and are now in the possession of Edwin H. Shetliar of New York City. Towards the close of the war, 6 Mar 1780, being so badly wounded as to preclude further active service for a long time, Capt. Shethar felt constrained to resign his commission. His dress sword he presented to Ark Lodge, No. 33, F&AM, Geneva, N, Y., and is yet in possession of these Masonic brethren.

In an encounter with the Indians, he came near being captured by the Mohawk Chief, Capt. Joseph Brandt.

Statement written by Mary Osborn Hogarth, 27 Nov 1864, living in 1904 at 550 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY:

"My mother, Mary Jane (Shethar) Hogarth, was born in the village of Hammondsport, Steuben, NY, Sept. 3, 1805. Her father, Capt. John Shethar, died June 19, 1835, aged 84. Her mother Johanna Nelson was born in Phillipstown, Dutchess, NY, died at Troy, NY, 1815, aged 50. My grandfather Shethar owned a very large and valuable farm in the valley in which Hanimondsport is situated. He became security for a Mr. William Root of Albany, and lost all his property. With a wagon load of household goods, fifty dollars in money and two little girls, one of them my Aunt Betsey, then four, and her sister, my mother, two years old, Grandfather and Grandmother Shethar, started for my grandfather Nelson's in Phillipstown. There Grandfather Shethar was laid up with rheumatism for six months, could walk only with crutches. As soon as he was able he went to Albany, rented a house and took boarders; there my mother's first recollections of herself begin. When she was six years old. Grandfather Shethar moved to Troy, NY. After about four years' residence in that city, her mother died and was buried there, where also her Aunt Martha Haight died in April, and in the September following Grandfather Shethar moved to Alexandria, VA, to reside with his son, my mother's half brother, James Smith Shethar, who was very much my mother's senior. His son James Shethar (son of James S.) was two years older than my mother and they were always more like brother and sister than cousins. When my grandfather and mother went to Alexandria, Aunt Betsey went to Bath to live with Aunt Faulkner, the daughter of my grandmother Shethar by a former marriage with Major Joshua Drake.

They stayed in Alexandria four years, when my half-uncle left them to reside in Charleston, SC. They came 'across the country to Bath, NY, in a one horse wagon.' My mother speaks of this as a very interesting journey. She took her first horseback ride, five miles, behind her father. They remained in Bath, NY, six months and then went to Geneva, NY. Mrs. James Shethar after her husband's death also removed to Geneva. My mother spent a part of the time with Aunt Faulkner at the hotel and part with Mrs. James Shethar. For a short time before her marriage, she kept house for her father."

Narrated by Miss Elizabeth Hogarth now living in 1904, at 560 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., who had the facts direct from Captain Shethar, her grandfather:

“During the Revolutionary War, Capt. John Shethar was arrested as a spy, taken to New York at a time when the English held only NY. He was examined before Admiral Digby who a short time previous had arrived with Prince William, Duke of Clarence, then 17 years of age, who was afterwards William IV, the King, who preceded Queen Victoria. Prince William was present at the examination before Admiral Digby. Capt. Shethar when committed for trial said, 'As a soldier I have no favors to ask, but as a gentleman. Sir, I have one!' Well, what is it? 'That my guardsmen be British officers, Sir, not American refugees who have fled from their country's altar.' Then the young Prince said, 'Well, young man, when this disgraceful affair is settled, I intend to make a tour of this continent and would like to have you for a travelling companion,' to which Capt. Shethar replied, 'Well, Sir, if our circumference was no larger than yours, (referring to occupation of New York), we could soon make a tour of it.' Then Admiral Digby said, 'I guess your Highness has got it now,' to which Capt. Shethar replied, 'We do not now in our country pay that deference to royalty that you do in yours.' "

"Capt. Shethar once had for a prisoner a Capt. Williamson, of the British Army, who after he was released, returned to New York and told his wife of the good treatment he had received at the hands of Capt. Shethar. So pleased was she, that while Capt. Shethar was a prisoner, she arranged matters and gave him a grand dinner, and ever afterwards, he was, through this influence, treated well. He was visited every day by the young Prince William who admired his sturdy manhood. When released Capt. Shethar called on the Prince."

Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. John, lived in Geneva, NY, and kept house for him. She never married; before this she lived with her brother James, who lived in Alexandria, District of Columbia, then went to Seneca and Geneva, N. Y.

Capt. Shethar was a member of St. Paul Lodge, F. & A. M. of Litchfield, CT, and afterwards of Ark Lodge of Geneva, NY. Demit and Apron of Capt. Shethar were sent to Ark Lodge, by Miss Elizabeth Hogarth, some years ago.

Capt. John Shethar was a pensioner in 1818 and was living at that time in Alexandria, Va. Shethar Street in Hammondsport, NY. was named for him, he having been granted about one-tenth of the original township.

Their children were:

By first wife:

23. Sarah S., b. 20 Apr 1774, d. 16 Apr 1776.

24. James, b. 08 Aug 1775, d. 30 Sep 1776.

25. JAMES, b. 26 Mar 1777.

26. Sarah S., b. 26 Apr 1781, d. 22 Jan 1791.

By second wife:

27. A daughter, b. 12 May 1801, d. same day.

28. Elizabeth C, b. 05 Aug 1803, d. 25 Oct 1873, unmarried, in Sheffield, MA.

29. MARY JANE, b. 03 Sep 1805, m. John S. Hogarth 21 Aug 1823.

Note: The historic village of Hammondsport, NY, is tucked between rolling wooded hillsides at the southern end of Y-shaped Keuka Lake. The village was part of a tract of land purchased by Captain John Shethar in 1796. It eventually passed into the hands of Lazarus Hammond and came to be known as Hammond’s Port – later changed to Hammondsport.

Ref. 1961 Transactions of the American Lodge of Research, Captain John Shethar, American Pioneer and Freemason.

Ref. also: Captain John Shethar - American pioneer and freemason, by John H. Stelter, 1962, J.H. Stelter. Geneva, NY. 22 pgs.

Dr. (Capt.) John H. Stelter, also wrote:



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