Son of Ezra & Fanny Chaffee, husband of Catherine McGregor.
Newell M. Chaffee was reared a farmer-boy when the facilities for a liberal education were not what they are at the present time; but he received the education that the best common schools afforded in those days, which, with his reading and observation, made him a man of excellent judgment. He remained at home, taking charge of his father's farm, until he was married, in 1851. His wife was, previous to her marriage, Miss Catherine MacGregor, a daughter of Colonel Alexander and Margaret (MacIntyre) MacGregor, the former of whom came from Scotland at the age of four years, and the latter (whose ancestors were Scotch) was born in Montgomery County, New York. Soon after marriage Mr. Chaffee bought a farm opposite his father's old homestead. The farm upon which he now resides he purchased in 1854. It was then under a fair state of cultivation, but has since been much improved, the buildings having been also remodelled and rebuilt. The large barns have been moved to the eastward, so that they are not now an obstruction to the fine view of Oneida Lake and of the enchanting scenery along its shores. Rome, eighteen miles away to the north-east, can be seen with the naked eye; and Oneida, seven miles distant, can also be plainly seen from Mr. Chaffee's residence. Taken all in all, the view from this point vies with and rivals, if it does not surpass, the far-famed scenery of Italy and the Orient. Mr. Chaffee's home is beautifully embowered by many sugar-maples, planted by his own hands thirty-eight years ago. These trees are now large, stately, and beautiful, no other shade-tree surpassing the maple in beauty, and none in stateliness except the elm, of which there are also several fine specimens near the house. Mr. Chaffee lived in Oneida ten years, where he was engaged in business. The remainder of his time he has spent on his farm. In politics he is a Republican. His party, recognizing his ability and devotion to its principles, have honored him with severall positions of trust.
Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee have had five children, two of whom, a son and daughter, they buried in infancy. The three living are as follows: Fannie E., wife of John Cowan, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Madge A., residing at home; and N. Fred., who married Miss Nina E. Hecox. The daughters were educated at Oneida Seminary, one afterward graduating at Newark, N.J. The son, N. Fred., was a student at Evans Academy, and later at Cazenovia Seminary. He now resides at home, managing the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee are kind and charitable people, unusually hospitable to friends and strangers. They are noted for their sympathy with those in distress and for their encouragement to all who come within the circle of their knowledge and influence
Newell M. Chaffee was reared a farmer-boy when the facilities for a liberal education were not what they are at the present time; but he received the education that the best common schools afforded in those days, which, with his reading and observation, made him a man of excellent judgment. He remained at home, taking charge of his father's farm, until he was married, in 1851. His wife was, previous to her marriage, Miss Catherine MacGregor, a daughter of Colonel Alexander and Margaret (MacIntyre) MacGregor, the former of whom came from Scotland at the age of four years, and the latter (whose ancestors were Scotch) was born in Montgomery County, New York. Soon after marriage Mr. Chaffee bought a farm opposite his father's old homestead. The farm upon which he now resides he purchased in 1854. It was then under a fair state of cultivation, but has since been much improved, the buildings having been also remodelled and rebuilt. The large barns have been moved to the eastward, so that they are not now an obstruction to the fine view of Oneida Lake and of the enchanting scenery along its shores. Rome, eighteen miles away to the north-east, can be seen with the naked eye; and Oneida, seven miles distant, can also be plainly seen from Mr. Chaffee's residence. Taken all in all, the view from this point vies with and rivals, if it does not surpass, the far-famed scenery of Italy and the Orient. Mr. Chaffee's home is beautifully embowered by many sugar-maples, planted by his own hands thirty-eight years ago. These trees are now large, stately, and beautiful, no other shade-tree surpassing the maple in beauty, and none in stateliness except the elm, of which there are also several fine specimens near the house. Mr. Chaffee lived in Oneida ten years, where he was engaged in business. The remainder of his time he has spent on his farm. In politics he is a Republican. His party, recognizing his ability and devotion to its principles, have honored him with severall positions of trust.
Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee have had five children, two of whom, a son and daughter, they buried in infancy. The three living are as follows: Fannie E., wife of John Cowan, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Madge A., residing at home; and N. Fred., who married Miss Nina E. Hecox. The daughters were educated at Oneida Seminary, one afterward graduating at Newark, N.J. The son, N. Fred., was a student at Evans Academy, and later at Cazenovia Seminary. He now resides at home, managing the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee are kind and charitable people, unusually hospitable to friends and strangers. They are noted for their sympathy with those in distress and for their encouragement to all who come within the circle of their knowledge and influence
Son of Ezra & Fanny Chaffee, husband of Catherine McGregor.
Newell M. Chaffee was reared a farmer-boy when the facilities for a liberal education were not what they are at the present time; but he received the education that the best common schools afforded in those days, which, with his reading and observation, made him a man of excellent judgment. He remained at home, taking charge of his father's farm, until he was married, in 1851. His wife was, previous to her marriage, Miss Catherine MacGregor, a daughter of Colonel Alexander and Margaret (MacIntyre) MacGregor, the former of whom came from Scotland at the age of four years, and the latter (whose ancestors were Scotch) was born in Montgomery County, New York. Soon after marriage Mr. Chaffee bought a farm opposite his father's old homestead. The farm upon which he now resides he purchased in 1854. It was then under a fair state of cultivation, but has since been much improved, the buildings having been also remodelled and rebuilt. The large barns have been moved to the eastward, so that they are not now an obstruction to the fine view of Oneida Lake and of the enchanting scenery along its shores. Rome, eighteen miles away to the north-east, can be seen with the naked eye; and Oneida, seven miles distant, can also be plainly seen from Mr. Chaffee's residence. Taken all in all, the view from this point vies with and rivals, if it does not surpass, the far-famed scenery of Italy and the Orient. Mr. Chaffee's home is beautifully embowered by many sugar-maples, planted by his own hands thirty-eight years ago. These trees are now large, stately, and beautiful, no other shade-tree surpassing the maple in beauty, and none in stateliness except the elm, of which there are also several fine specimens near the house. Mr. Chaffee lived in Oneida ten years, where he was engaged in business. The remainder of his time he has spent on his farm. In politics he is a Republican. His party, recognizing his ability and devotion to its principles, have honored him with severall positions of trust.
Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee have had five children, two of whom, a son and daughter, they buried in infancy. The three living are as follows: Fannie E., wife of John Cowan, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Madge A., residing at home; and N. Fred., who married Miss Nina E. Hecox. The daughters were educated at Oneida Seminary, one afterward graduating at Newark, N.J. The son, N. Fred., was a student at Evans Academy, and later at Cazenovia Seminary. He now resides at home, managing the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee are kind and charitable people, unusually hospitable to friends and strangers. They are noted for their sympathy with those in distress and for their encouragement to all who come within the circle of their knowledge and influence
Newell M. Chaffee was reared a farmer-boy when the facilities for a liberal education were not what they are at the present time; but he received the education that the best common schools afforded in those days, which, with his reading and observation, made him a man of excellent judgment. He remained at home, taking charge of his father's farm, until he was married, in 1851. His wife was, previous to her marriage, Miss Catherine MacGregor, a daughter of Colonel Alexander and Margaret (MacIntyre) MacGregor, the former of whom came from Scotland at the age of four years, and the latter (whose ancestors were Scotch) was born in Montgomery County, New York. Soon after marriage Mr. Chaffee bought a farm opposite his father's old homestead. The farm upon which he now resides he purchased in 1854. It was then under a fair state of cultivation, but has since been much improved, the buildings having been also remodelled and rebuilt. The large barns have been moved to the eastward, so that they are not now an obstruction to the fine view of Oneida Lake and of the enchanting scenery along its shores. Rome, eighteen miles away to the north-east, can be seen with the naked eye; and Oneida, seven miles distant, can also be plainly seen from Mr. Chaffee's residence. Taken all in all, the view from this point vies with and rivals, if it does not surpass, the far-famed scenery of Italy and the Orient. Mr. Chaffee's home is beautifully embowered by many sugar-maples, planted by his own hands thirty-eight years ago. These trees are now large, stately, and beautiful, no other shade-tree surpassing the maple in beauty, and none in stateliness except the elm, of which there are also several fine specimens near the house. Mr. Chaffee lived in Oneida ten years, where he was engaged in business. The remainder of his time he has spent on his farm. In politics he is a Republican. His party, recognizing his ability and devotion to its principles, have honored him with severall positions of trust.
Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee have had five children, two of whom, a son and daughter, they buried in infancy. The three living are as follows: Fannie E., wife of John Cowan, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Madge A., residing at home; and N. Fred., who married Miss Nina E. Hecox. The daughters were educated at Oneida Seminary, one afterward graduating at Newark, N.J. The son, N. Fred., was a student at Evans Academy, and later at Cazenovia Seminary. He now resides at home, managing the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee are kind and charitable people, unusually hospitable to friends and strangers. They are noted for their sympathy with those in distress and for their encouragement to all who come within the circle of their knowledge and influence
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