Howard Bradley

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• Census: 1 Jun 1905, Wilson Hollow Roads, Silver Creek, Hanover Twp., Chautaqua Co., NY
• Probate: 9 Dec 1942, Chautauqua Co, NY

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He was a farmer, and was remembered as being frugal, but not tight, and as a stern man. He believed in being a good provider, and in the value of owning real estate. His children would only be allowed to go to school when there was no work on the farm. He never had electricity or indoor running water, though he eventually did get gas lighting.

It was common for men to come to the farm looking for a place to sleep for the night, or for some work. He would not refuse a man sleeping quarters in the barn, but would only hire men with narrow hips (apparently, he believed they would not be lazy and would work hard).

Birth:
Some sources say he was born in the town of Pomfret. A newspaper item after his death states Dunkirk.

Census:
The 1905 state census shows father Robert age 68 (occupation "farming"), wife Mary C age 48, and children: Ralph age 17, Wilson age 16, Harold age 14, Jessie age 18, Mary age 10 and Samuel age8.

Robert married Mary Campbell Wilson on 25 Nov 1886. Mary (daughter of James Wilson and Philena Bailey Davison) was born on 17 Dec 1856 in Hanover Township, Chautauqua, New York, United States; died on 10 Jan 1939 in Hanover Township, Chautauqua, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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She was tall and stately, and seemed very prim and proper, though she is remembered as having a big heart. She attended Oberlin College (Ohio) Preparatory Department from 1881 to 1883 (the Preparatory Department is similar to our modern High School). The College lists her as a member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church.

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Ogden married Cornelia Tappen on 4 Nov 1834 in Ulster Village, Ulster, New York, United States. Cornelia (daughter of George Tappen and Ann Kierstede) was born on 4 Oct 1813; died on 25 Dec 1888. [Group Sheet]

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Married:
Per the newspaper Christian Intelligencer of the Reformed Dutch Church Vol V, #223 (8 Nov 1834): transcription: "At Ulster Village, Ulster County, on the 4th inst. by the Rev Henry Ostrander, Mr. Ogden Bradley to Miss Cornelia, youngest daughter of Mr. George Tappan."

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From the 1891 book Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chautauqua County, New York by Obed Edsen [written and published while James was still alive]:

JAMES WILSON was born November 24, 1806, in Scotland and is a son of William and Margaret (Reid) Wilson. His grandfather James Wilson was also a native of Scotland, of plebeian birth, where he passed his life and died. His grandfather on the maternal side was like-wise a Scotchman and a merchant by occupation. He died in his native land. William Wilson, father of James Wilson, was born in Scotland, and died in 1832.

The son, James Wilson, received what education he has in the schools of his native country and in 1827 he bid adieu to his Scottish home and sailed for America. He first took up his residence in the town of Hanover, New York, near Silver Creek, an uncle, John Reid, who died March 16, 1837, and himself settling upon the farm where he still lives. Here they built a cabin in the midst of dense woods and began to clear the tract of land upon which they had settled. The present condition of his farm is in a great measure due to his own efforts and untiring energy.

James Wilson was thrice married ; first, to Philena Davison, by whom he had twelve children. His second wife was Harriet Flint, upon whose death, he again married, Mrs. Matilda (Toney)Johnson. His surviving children are Margaret, wife of S. L. Mead, a resident of near Forestville, Chautauqua county, New York; Henry, a farmer by occupation, living with his father ; and Mary C, wife of Robert O. Bradley, a farmer living near Silver Creek.

James Wilson has always followed the vocation of farming, and, as such, has been very successful, gathering about him considerable real and personal property. He is a thorough-going republican in his political allegiance and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was formerly a member of the I. O. O. F. in good standing, but has allowed his membership to lapse. Mr. Wilson enjoys the respect and good will of his neighbors.

James married Philena Bailey Davison in 1831. Philena (daughter of Henry Davison and Sarah Estey) was born on 12 Sep 1814 in Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont, United States; died on 7 Aug 1868 in Silver Creek, Chautauqua, New York, United States; was buried in 1868 in Hanover Center, Chautauqua, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Probate: 18 Dec 1842, Surrogate Court, Westfield, Chautauqua, New York, United States

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Roswell's will, written earlier in the year of his death, is partially reproduced and summarized here:
(Roswell leaves his entire estate to his wife, Sarah, for so long as she lives. Subsequent to his wife's death, the remains shall be equally divided between his children William, Ogden, Harriet, and Cornelia, subject to "the restrictions and limitations concerning my son William".)
"whereas my son William Bradley has hereafter been the subject of habits of Intemperance which have rendered him at times incapable of managing his own business or providing for himself, buthas recently pledged himself to abstain therefrom and hath thus far duly fulfilled his pledge. I therefore in view of his past and present conduct and with a desire to promote his futurecomfort advantage and support, do further will direct and declare as gratification restrictions and limitations on the Second article above mentioned, that if he shall adhere to his present determination to abandon wholly his habits of Intemperance and shall at the time of the decease of my said Wife, so far wholly have conquered the Same, that in the opinion of my ... Executor it would be safe for him the Said William for his own good to take charge and management of business and his own future, then and in that case the said William shall come into possession of his portion of my Estate above devised and given equally with the other devisees. ... But in case the said William shall return to his former habit of Intemperance...I further will order and direct that my son George Bradley, who is hereinafter appointed my Executor, take possession and control of the share of my Estate so designed for my son William ... and hold the same as trustee for the benefit of the said William."
(The will continues to give specific instructions on taking care of poor William should he return to his Intemperance.)

Roswell married Sarah Isham in 1798. Sarah (daughter of Samuel Isham and Mary Adams) was born on 13 Mar 1778 in Colchester, Connecticut; died in 1865 in Dunkirk, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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George married Ann Kierstede in 1795. Ann (daughter of Lucas Kiersted and Elizabeth Ann Smedes) was born on 25 May 1772; died on 1 Aug 1833. [Group Sheet]

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William married Margaret Reid on 28 Dec 1804. Margaret was born on 4 Feb 1787 in Scotland; died about 1861. [Group Sheet]

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Notes:

According to a compilation of Chautauqua County (New York) soldier burials in Evergreen Cemetery, there is a Henry Davison listed as having died in 1840, and was a private in the War of 1812.

Henry married Sarah Estey about 1788. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Estey and Hannah Smith) was born on 28 Apr 1774; died in CA 1850 in Hanover, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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The Tolland birth record shows 31 May 1751, but the record of his death indicates he was born 31 August 1751.

Jabez married Hanna Lathrop on 7 Feb 1771 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut. Hanna (daughter of David Lathrop and Clarinda Delano) was born on 9 Apr 1750 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut; died on 30 Sep 1828; was buried in E. Cemetary (Skungamaug), Tolland, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

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||||He was regarded as industrious and thrifty. At age 22, he had bought 22 acres of land in two separate transactions, and seven years later bought 14 more.

Samuel married Mary Adams on 18 Jan 1775 in Colchester, Connecticut. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Adams and Eunice Rockwell) was born on 3 Aug 1753 in Colchester, Connecticut; died on 11 May 1818 in Malden, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Christopher married Annatje Wynkoop on 16 Apr 1761 in Kingston, New York. Annatje (daughter of Johannes Wynkoop and Maria Bogardus) was born on 8 May 1741; died on 26 May 1815. [Group Sheet]

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Lucas married Elizabeth Ann Smedes on 20 May 1767. Elizabeth (daughter of Petrus Smedes and Catrina Du Bois) and died. [Group Sheet]

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Daniel married Martha Harrington about 1767. Martha was born about 1746; and died. [Group Sheet]

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Before the Revolution he served in the Militia of Citizens under Governor John Wentworth. During the war he was a member of the Commission of Infantry at Kieve March 14, 1776.

Isaac married Hannah Smith on 2 Sep 1755 in Topsfield, MA. Hannah (daughter of John Smith) died on 15 Mar 1807 in Readsbora, VT. [Group Sheet]

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