. History of Steuben County, New York, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794. ia^. ^^^ tavern," which he assisted his father in building. He was a staunch member of the Democratic party, and cast his first vote for President of the United States for Thomas Jefferson. He was elected to fill many offices in his town, was towu clerk for several terms, and also school commissioner, and in the interest of education was a strong and able advocate, and did much to forward it
. History of Steuben County, New York, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794. ia^. ^^^ tavern," which he assisted his father in building. He was a staunch member of the Democratic party, and cast his first vote for President of the United States for Thomas Jefferson. He was elected to fill many offices in his town, was towu clerk for several terms, and also school commissioner, and in the interest of education was a strong and able advocate, and did much to forward its progress. Although a farmer, he was very fond of hunting and trapping, and it was esti- mated that for thirty years of his life he averaged to kill one hundred deer annually. His children are Elisha G., Jedediah H. M., Ebenezer C, Franklin D., and Joshua C, all living, and all residents of Steuben County except the third son, who is a resident of Allegany County. —the education of the young and good society. Educated in the Democratic party, of which his grandfather was an unswerving member, he has been a somewhat active exponent of its principles. Many years ago he was school inspector of the town, subsequently, about 1850, town superintendent of schools, and has been town clerk and supervisor for several terms. In 1842 he became a member of the Morning Star Lodge, No. 65, Canisteo; his father and grandfather having been among the founders of that lodge. In 1854 he was appointed Eminent Commander of the Edwards Com- mandary, at Hornellsville, now called De Molay Command- ery. No. 22, which position he held for some two years. His connection with Masonry has been continuous since he first became a member, having been called during that time to fill various official positions in the several Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may
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