. History of Montgomery and Fulton counties, : with illustrations and portraits of old pioneers and prominent residents . s organization, and his able and careful manage- :ment of its affairs has ever been manifest in its flounshing condition | But not in financial achievements alone is his fame memorable; for in ]the midst of a busy and yet tranquil life, Mr. Spraker still finds time to re jlieve the distressed and assist the young in the battle of life !? is well known as a generous donor to religious, charitable and benevtilcobjects, and his name is often sought to head the subscriptio
. History of Montgomery and Fulton counties, : with illustrations and portraits of old pioneers and prominent residents . s organization, and his able and careful manage- :ment of its affairs has ever been manifest in its flounshing condition | But not in financial achievements alone is his fame memorable; for in ]the midst of a busy and yet tranquil life, Mr. Spraker still finds time to re jlieve the distressed and assist the young in the battle of life !? is well known as a generous donor to religious, charitable and benevtilcobjects, and his name is often sought to head the subscription list. Although frequently urged to accept nominations for office, .Mr. Spraker haialways preferred the freedom of private life, and for. half a century ha» |given to the Democratu- party the aid of his wisdom and experience incouncil and the support of his untamishrd personal character. The home of James Spraker at Palatine Bridge, guarded in front by t»o 1huge and beautiful elms of primeval growth, which are doubtless oldethan the settlement of the county by Europeans, is one of the most cbaiming in the valley. -4. LIVINGSTON SPRAKER Livingston Spraker, the fourth son of Jost Spraker, was extensively andfavorably known both within and beyond the limits of his native State;having been sheriff of Montgomer> county; delegate to the national Demo-cratic convention held in Chicago in 1S64; assistant superintendent of theUtica and Schenectady Railroad; and a director of the New York CentralRailroad for many years; and having held other prominent positions. Heresided at Palatine Bridge, amassed a large fortune, and died September15th, 1873, in his 71st year, leaving a widow and children. LiWngstonSpraker was prominent in the politics of his native county and State for aquarter of a century; and was one of the original directors and founders ofthree banks : the Spraker Bank of Canajoharie; the Mohawk River Bankof Fonda; and the Fort Plain Bank; being the first vice-president of
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