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This source is taken from the: Winslow Memorial, Family Records of Winslows and their Descendants in America, with the English Ancestry as far As Known. Specific Page: 521
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"HON. John Winslow was born 19 December, 1802, in Woodstock, Vermont; died: 7 July, 1874, aged 71 years, 6 months, 18 days, in Watertown, New York. He married in the latter place, 18 October, 1827, Betsey Collins of Watertown, New York, a native of that town, daughter of John Collins and Catherine Potter of Watertown, New York, and was buried there. He married 2nd, 23 May, 1844, Hounsfield, New York, to Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, of which she was a native, daughter of Merrick M Bates and Abigail Stowell.
He was assessor for the town of Watertown, New York for several years; supervisor of the town three years; a member of the State Legislature in 1849; president of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society in 1853; held the office of excise commissioner for ten years; was again elected supervisor of the town of Watertown in 1869. In 1871, was Vice President of the Agricultural Insurance Company, a member of the executive committee of said company, and a member of the board of directors of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company.
We make the following extracts from public notices which appeared at the time of Mr. Winslow's death: With startling suddenness we are called upon to record the melancholy event of the demise of the Hon. John Winslow of this city, who departed this life at his residence on Clinton Street, yesterday noon, July 7th, after a brief illness of four days, of congestion, at the age of 71 years and six months.
Mr. Winslow was a citizen of inestimable moral worth, who ranked foremost among these always counted on the right side of every good word and work - a gentleman he was of true nobility of nature, and an honest man.
He was born at Woodstock, Vermont, December 19, 1802, and came with his father to this county at the age of five years, when the family settled on a wilderness farm about three miles from the present city, where the deceased also continued to reside till about four years ago, when he removed into the city. He was many years time honored with, and discharged with great credit, the responsible duties of assessor and supervisor of the town and village of Watertown, and in 1850 represented this Assembly district in the Legislature, in which capacity he served his constituents with singular assiduity, fidelity, and ability.
A farmer by occupation, a member of the laboring class, he illustrated as few men have, the important fact that in that vocation men may become as well informed on public questions, as conversant with abstruse subjects, as men following the learned professions. His high position in the farming interest was honored by election to the presidency of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society, and, as a discerning business man, by his continuous directorship in the Watertown Fire Insurance Company, both of which companies owe much of their success and prosperity to his prudential skill and minute attention to details.
The deceased has been twice married, and leaves a widow and six children, three sons and three daughters, to mourn his sudden death.
The young man starting in life, depending upon his own industry and resources, will find much to emulate and much to encourage him in the life of John Winslow. It enforces the precept that honesty is not only the best but the only policy that ensures success.
He was a warm personal friend: and there are many who will mourn his death and look in vain for one to fill the void. In the family circle he was a model. Ever careful, ever ready with advice and assistance, with affectionate admonition, and loving words of encouragement. He will be remembered as the just man, the prudent counsellor, the kind of friend, and the tender husband and father."
Children born in Watertown, New York:
1. Lucy Jane Winslow, born: 17 July, 1828; married by Reverend J H Bingham, in Watertown, New York, 18 January 1854, to Gilead W Candee, born 11 March, 1819, Galway, Saratoga County, New York, son of Clark W Candee and Betsey Higbee. Gilead was a merchant.
2. GEN. Bradley Winslow, born: 1 August, 1831; married in Adams, Jefferson County, New York, 13 November, 1855, Geraldine M Cooper, of Adams, New York, born there, 7 November, 1828, daughter of John C Cooper and Elvira Fox of Adams, New York. Bradley is a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar, in July 1855; November 1859, was elected to the office of district attorney for Jefferson County, New York, for the sum of three years. In May, 1861, he volunteered as a private soldier and was elected 1st Lieutenant in a company raised in Watertown, New York; went to Elmira, New York, where the company was incorporated into the 35th regiment N.Y. Vols. On the organization of the regiment he was promoted to be the captain of the same company. About the first of July, the same year, with the 35th regiment, he was mustered into the military service of the United States; in August following was elected and commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of said regiment. He served for the period of one year and eight months in the army of the Potomac, and participated in the following battles, viz.: Rappahannock Station, Sulphur Springs and second Bull Run. In December, 1862, on account of impaired health he was mustered out and honorably discharged from the military service. In September, 1864, his health having been partially restored, he was commissioned Colonel of the 186th regiment, of N.Y. Vols., and assigned to duty in command of his regiment in the Second Brigade, Fifth Division of the Ninth Army Corps. He continued on duty with his regiment until the second of April following, on which day he was badly wounded in an assault upon the enemy's works before Petersburg. His wound disabled him for further duty with the army. For "gallant conduct in the assault before Petersburg," he was promoted to be Brigadier-General by brevet, and commissioned as such. The war terminating in July, 1865, he was honorably discharged from the military service. Returning to the practice of his profession, he was again elected district attorney for Jefferson County, and served in that capacity three years, until the expiration of his term of office.
3. HON. Norris Winslow, born: 19 May, 1834; married 19 October, 1858, to Jane McLaughlin, of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, born July 1835, daughter of John McLaughlin and Mary Pease of Troy, New York. Jane died 20 June, 1860, in Watertown, New York, leaving no children. He married 2nd, in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, 16 April, 1862, July Eddy, of Greenwich, New York, born 15 October, 1857, in Washington County, New York, daughter of Walden Eddy and Eleeta Cornwell of Greenwich, New York. Norris started for himself in life as a merchant, after serving for a few months as a clerk in a dry goods store. In 1871, he was President of the Merchants Bank, and associated bank at Watertown, New York; also President of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company and a director in the Agricultural Insurance Company. In November 1869, he was elected Senator for the 18th Senatorial District of New York State for two years. He was a state senator two terms and a banker.
4. Catharine Janette Winslow, born: 25 July, 1838.
5. Betsey Winslow, born: 14 April, 1843; was married by Reverend John Armstrong, in Watertown, New York, 19 September, 1864, to Reverend Elijah Horr Jr, born 20 April, 1841, in Carthage, Lewis County, New York, son of Elijah Horr Sr and Gertrude Vedder of Carthage, New York. Betsey graduated at Fem. Sem., Clinton, New York, 1861. Elijah is a Methodist Episcopal minister.
6. John Winslow Jr, born: 21 May, 1845; married by Reverend Dr. J J Porter, in Watertown, New York, 5 October, 1866, to Olive Bailey, born 28 August, 1845, at Watertown, New York, daughter of Marvel Bailey and Achsah Herrick of Watertown, New York.
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John Winslow was the father of General Bradley Winslow who is buried in Brookside Cemetery.
Additional information on Winslow Family:
Samuel Winslow came to Watertown about 1807 and settled in the south part of the town, on the farm now owned by Mrs. John Winslow. John Winslow, son of Samuel, was born in Woodstock, Vt., December 19, 1802, and came to Watertown with his parents. He was assessor several years, was supervisor of the town three years, a member of the state legislature 1849, was excise commissioner 10 years, and in 1855 was president of the Watertown Agricultural Society. At the time of his death, which occurred July 7, 1874, he was president of the Agricultural Insurance Company and a member of its executive committee. By his first wife, Betsey Collins, he had five children, namely: Lucy, Bradley, Norris, Janette C., and Betsey. His second wife, Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, who survives him, bore him one son, John, who resides with his mother in this city. The Winslow farm of 194 acres has been owned by the family since 1807, and is now the property of Mrs. Winslow.
From Brookside Cemetery Records:
WINSLOW JOHN L 20 06R 1802 1874 Born in Vermont
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"HON. John Winslow was born 19 December, 1802, in Woodstock, Vermont; died: 7 July, 1874, aged 71 years, 6 months, 18 days, in Watertown, New York. He married in the latter place, 18 October, 1827, Betsey Collins of Watertown, New York, a native of that town, daughter of John Collins and Catherine Potter of Watertown, New York, and was buried there. He married 2nd, 23 May, 1844, Hounsfield, New York, to Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, of which she was a native, daughter of Merrick M Bates and Abigail Stowell.
He was assessor for the town of Watertown, New York for several years; supervisor of the town three years; a member of the State Legislature in 1849; president of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society in 1853; held the office of excise commissioner for ten years; was again elected supervisor of the town of Watertown in 1869. In 1871, was Vice President of the Agricultural Insurance Company, a member of the executive committee of said company, and a member of the board of directors of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company.
We make the following extracts from public notices which appeared at the time of Mr. Winslow's death: With startling suddenness we are called upon to record the melancholy event of the demise of the Hon. John Winslow of this city, who departed this life at his residence on Clinton Street, yesterday noon, July 7th, after a brief illness of four days, of congestion, at the age of 71 years and six months.
Mr. Winslow was a citizen of inestimable moral worth, who ranked foremost among these always counted on the right side of every good word and work - a gentleman he was of true nobility of nature, and an honest man.
He was born at Woodstock, Vermont, December 19, 1802, and came with his father to this county at the age of five years, when the family settled on a wilderness farm about three miles from the present city, where the deceased also continued to reside till about four years ago, when he removed into the city. He was many years time honored with, and discharged with great credit, the responsible duties of assessor and supervisor of the town and village of Watertown, and in 1850 represented this Assembly district in the Legislature, in which capacity he served his constituents with singular assiduity, fidelity, and ability.
A farmer by occupation, a member of the laboring class, he illustrated as few men have, the important fact that in that vocation men may become as well informed on public questions, as conversant with abstruse subjects, as men following the learned professions. His high position in the farming interest was honored by election to the presidency of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society, and, as a discerning business man, by his continuous directorship in the Watertown Fire Insurance Company, both of which companies owe much of their success and prosperity to his prudential skill and minute attention to details.
The deceased has been twice married, and leaves a widow and six children, three sons and three daughters, to mourn his sudden death.
The young man starting in life, depending upon his own industry and resources, will find much to emulate and much to encourage him in the life of John Winslow. It enforces the precept that honesty is not only the best but the only policy that ensures success.
He was a warm personal friend: and there are many who will mourn his death and look in vain for one to fill the void. In the family circle he was a model. Ever careful, ever ready with advice and assistance, with affectionate admonition, and loving words of encouragement. He will be remembered as the just man, the prudent counsellor, the kind of friend, and the tender husband and father."
Children born in Watertown, New York:
1. Lucy Jane Winslow, born: 17 July, 1828; married by Reverend J H Bingham, in Watertown, New York, 18 January 1854, to Gilead W Candee, born 11 March, 1819, Galway, Saratoga County, New York, son of Clark W Candee and Betsey Higbee. Gilead was a merchant.
2. GEN. Bradley Winslow, born: 1 August, 1831; married in Adams, Jefferson County, New York, 13 November, 1855, Geraldine M Cooper, of Adams, New York, born there, 7 November, 1828, daughter of John C Cooper and Elvira Fox of Adams, New York. Bradley is a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar, in July 1855; November 1859, was elected to the office of district attorney for Jefferson County, New York, for the sum of three years. In May, 1861, he volunteered as a private soldier and was elected 1st Lieutenant in a company raised in Watertown, New York; went to Elmira, New York, where the company was incorporated into the 35th regiment N.Y. Vols. On the organization of the regiment he was promoted to be the captain of the same company. About the first of July, the same year, with the 35th regiment, he was mustered into the military service of the United States; in August following was elected and commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of said regiment. He served for the period of one year and eight months in the army of the Potomac, and participated in the following battles, viz.: Rappahannock Station, Sulphur Springs and second Bull Run. In December, 1862, on account of impaired health he was mustered out and honorably discharged from the military service. In September, 1864, his health having been partially restored, he was commissioned Colonel of the 186th regiment, of N.Y. Vols., and assigned to duty in command of his regiment in the Second Brigade, Fifth Division of the Ninth Army Corps. He continued on duty with his regiment until the second of April following, on which day he was badly wounded in an assault upon the enemy's works before Petersburg. His wound disabled him for further duty with the army. For "gallant conduct in the assault before Petersburg," he was promoted to be Brigadier-General by brevet, and commissioned as such. The war terminating in July, 1865, he was honorably discharged from the military service. Returning to the practice of his profession, he was again elected district attorney for Jefferson County, and served in that capacity three years, until the expiration of his term of office.
3. HON. Norris Winslow, born: 19 May, 1834; married 19 October, 1858, to Jane McLaughlin, of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, born July 1835, daughter of John McLaughlin and Mary Pease of Troy, New York. Jane died 20 June, 1860, in Watertown, New York, leaving no children. He married 2nd, in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, 16 April, 1862, July Eddy, of Greenwich, New York, born 15 October, 1857, in Washington County, New York, daughter of Walden Eddy and Eleeta Cornwell of Greenwich, New York. Norris started for himself in life as a merchant, after serving for a few months as a clerk in a dry goods store. In 1871, he was President of the Merchants Bank, and associated bank at Watertown, New York; also President of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company and a director in the Agricultural Insurance Company. In November 1869, he was elected Senator for the 18th Senatorial District of New York State for two years. He was a state senator two terms and a banker.
4. Catharine Janette Winslow, born: 25 July, 1838.
5. Betsey Winslow, born: 14 April, 1843; was married by Reverend John Armstrong, in Watertown, New York, 19 September, 1864, to Reverend Elijah Horr Jr, born 20 April, 1841, in Carthage, Lewis County, New York, son of Elijah Horr Sr and Gertrude Vedder of Carthage, New York. Betsey graduated at Fem. Sem., Clinton, New York, 1861. Elijah is a Methodist Episcopal minister.
6. John Winslow Jr, born: 21 May, 1845; married by Reverend Dr. J J Porter, in Watertown, New York, 5 October, 1866, to Olive Bailey, born 28 August, 1845, at Watertown, New York, daughter of Marvel Bailey and Achsah Herrick of Watertown, New York.
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John Winslow was the father of General Bradley Winslow who is buried in Brookside Cemetery.
Additional information on Winslow Family:
Samuel Winslow came to Watertown about 1807 and settled in the south part of the town, on the farm now owned by Mrs. John Winslow. John Winslow, son of Samuel, was born in Woodstock, Vt., December 19, 1802, and came to Watertown with his parents. He was assessor several years, was supervisor of the town three years, a member of the state legislature 1849, was excise commissioner 10 years, and in 1855 was president of the Watertown Agricultural Society. At the time of his death, which occurred July 7, 1874, he was president of the Agricultural Insurance Company and a member of its executive committee. By his first wife, Betsey Collins, he had five children, namely: Lucy, Bradley, Norris, Janette C., and Betsey. His second wife, Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, who survives him, bore him one son, John, who resides with his mother in this city. The Winslow farm of 194 acres has been owned by the family since 1807, and is now the property of Mrs. Winslow.
From Brookside Cemetery Records:
WINSLOW JOHN L 20 06R 1802 1874 Born in Vermont
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This source is taken from the: Winslow Memorial, Family Records of Winslows and their Descendants in America, with the English Ancestry as far As Known. Specific Page: 521
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"HON. John Winslow was born 19 December, 1802, in Woodstock, Vermont; died: 7 July, 1874, aged 71 years, 6 months, 18 days, in Watertown, New York. He married in the latter place, 18 October, 1827, Betsey Collins of Watertown, New York, a native of that town, daughter of John Collins and Catherine Potter of Watertown, New York, and was buried there. He married 2nd, 23 May, 1844, Hounsfield, New York, to Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, of which she was a native, daughter of Merrick M Bates and Abigail Stowell.
He was assessor for the town of Watertown, New York for several years; supervisor of the town three years; a member of the State Legislature in 1849; president of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society in 1853; held the office of excise commissioner for ten years; was again elected supervisor of the town of Watertown in 1869. In 1871, was Vice President of the Agricultural Insurance Company, a member of the executive committee of said company, and a member of the board of directors of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company.
We make the following extracts from public notices which appeared at the time of Mr. Winslow's death: With startling suddenness we are called upon to record the melancholy event of the demise of the Hon. John Winslow of this city, who departed this life at his residence on Clinton Street, yesterday noon, July 7th, after a brief illness of four days, of congestion, at the age of 71 years and six months.
Mr. Winslow was a citizen of inestimable moral worth, who ranked foremost among these always counted on the right side of every good word and work - a gentleman he was of true nobility of nature, and an honest man.
He was born at Woodstock, Vermont, December 19, 1802, and came with his father to this county at the age of five years, when the family settled on a wilderness farm about three miles from the present city, where the deceased also continued to reside till about four years ago, when he removed into the city. He was many years time honored with, and discharged with great credit, the responsible duties of assessor and supervisor of the town and village of Watertown, and in 1850 represented this Assembly district in the Legislature, in which capacity he served his constituents with singular assiduity, fidelity, and ability.
A farmer by occupation, a member of the laboring class, he illustrated as few men have, the important fact that in that vocation men may become as well informed on public questions, as conversant with abstruse subjects, as men following the learned professions. His high position in the farming interest was honored by election to the presidency of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society, and, as a discerning business man, by his continuous directorship in the Watertown Fire Insurance Company, both of which companies owe much of their success and prosperity to his prudential skill and minute attention to details.
The deceased has been twice married, and leaves a widow and six children, three sons and three daughters, to mourn his sudden death.
The young man starting in life, depending upon his own industry and resources, will find much to emulate and much to encourage him in the life of John Winslow. It enforces the precept that honesty is not only the best but the only policy that ensures success.
He was a warm personal friend: and there are many who will mourn his death and look in vain for one to fill the void. In the family circle he was a model. Ever careful, ever ready with advice and assistance, with affectionate admonition, and loving words of encouragement. He will be remembered as the just man, the prudent counsellor, the kind of friend, and the tender husband and father."
Children born in Watertown, New York:
1. Lucy Jane Winslow, born: 17 July, 1828; married by Reverend J H Bingham, in Watertown, New York, 18 January 1854, to Gilead W Candee, born 11 March, 1819, Galway, Saratoga County, New York, son of Clark W Candee and Betsey Higbee. Gilead was a merchant.
2. GEN. Bradley Winslow, born: 1 August, 1831; married in Adams, Jefferson County, New York, 13 November, 1855, Geraldine M Cooper, of Adams, New York, born there, 7 November, 1828, daughter of John C Cooper and Elvira Fox of Adams, New York. Bradley is a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar, in July 1855; November 1859, was elected to the office of district attorney for Jefferson County, New York, for the sum of three years. In May, 1861, he volunteered as a private soldier and was elected 1st Lieutenant in a company raised in Watertown, New York; went to Elmira, New York, where the company was incorporated into the 35th regiment N.Y. Vols. On the organization of the regiment he was promoted to be the captain of the same company. About the first of July, the same year, with the 35th regiment, he was mustered into the military service of the United States; in August following was elected and commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of said regiment. He served for the period of one year and eight months in the army of the Potomac, and participated in the following battles, viz.: Rappahannock Station, Sulphur Springs and second Bull Run. In December, 1862, on account of impaired health he was mustered out and honorably discharged from the military service. In September, 1864, his health having been partially restored, he was commissioned Colonel of the 186th regiment, of N.Y. Vols., and assigned to duty in command of his regiment in the Second Brigade, Fifth Division of the Ninth Army Corps. He continued on duty with his regiment until the second of April following, on which day he was badly wounded in an assault upon the enemy's works before Petersburg. His wound disabled him for further duty with the army. For "gallant conduct in the assault before Petersburg," he was promoted to be Brigadier-General by brevet, and commissioned as such. The war terminating in July, 1865, he was honorably discharged from the military service. Returning to the practice of his profession, he was again elected district attorney for Jefferson County, and served in that capacity three years, until the expiration of his term of office.
3. HON. Norris Winslow, born: 19 May, 1834; married 19 October, 1858, to Jane McLaughlin, of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, born July 1835, daughter of John McLaughlin and Mary Pease of Troy, New York. Jane died 20 June, 1860, in Watertown, New York, leaving no children. He married 2nd, in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, 16 April, 1862, July Eddy, of Greenwich, New York, born 15 October, 1857, in Washington County, New York, daughter of Walden Eddy and Eleeta Cornwell of Greenwich, New York. Norris started for himself in life as a merchant, after serving for a few months as a clerk in a dry goods store. In 1871, he was President of the Merchants Bank, and associated bank at Watertown, New York; also President of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company and a director in the Agricultural Insurance Company. In November 1869, he was elected Senator for the 18th Senatorial District of New York State for two years. He was a state senator two terms and a banker.
4. Catharine Janette Winslow, born: 25 July, 1838.
5. Betsey Winslow, born: 14 April, 1843; was married by Reverend John Armstrong, in Watertown, New York, 19 September, 1864, to Reverend Elijah Horr Jr, born 20 April, 1841, in Carthage, Lewis County, New York, son of Elijah Horr Sr and Gertrude Vedder of Carthage, New York. Betsey graduated at Fem. Sem., Clinton, New York, 1861. Elijah is a Methodist Episcopal minister.
6. John Winslow Jr, born: 21 May, 1845; married by Reverend Dr. J J Porter, in Watertown, New York, 5 October, 1866, to Olive Bailey, born 28 August, 1845, at Watertown, New York, daughter of Marvel Bailey and Achsah Herrick of Watertown, New York.
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John Winslow was the father of General Bradley Winslow who is buried in Brookside Cemetery.
Additional information on Winslow Family:
Samuel Winslow came to Watertown about 1807 and settled in the south part of the town, on the farm now owned by Mrs. John Winslow. John Winslow, son of Samuel, was born in Woodstock, Vt., December 19, 1802, and came to Watertown with his parents. He was assessor several years, was supervisor of the town three years, a member of the state legislature 1849, was excise commissioner 10 years, and in 1855 was president of the Watertown Agricultural Society. At the time of his death, which occurred July 7, 1874, he was president of the Agricultural Insurance Company and a member of its executive committee. By his first wife, Betsey Collins, he had five children, namely: Lucy, Bradley, Norris, Janette C., and Betsey. His second wife, Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, who survives him, bore him one son, John, who resides with his mother in this city. The Winslow farm of 194 acres has been owned by the family since 1807, and is now the property of Mrs. Winslow.
From Brookside Cemetery Records:
WINSLOW JOHN L 20 06R 1802 1874 Born in Vermont
This source is taken from the: Winslow Memorial, Family Records of Winslows and their Descendants in America, with the English Ancestry as far As Known. Specific Page: 521
Added by [email protected]
"HON. John Winslow was born 19 December, 1802, in Woodstock, Vermont; died: 7 July, 1874, aged 71 years, 6 months, 18 days, in Watertown, New York. He married in the latter place, 18 October, 1827, Betsey Collins of Watertown, New York, a native of that town, daughter of John Collins and Catherine Potter of Watertown, New York, and was buried there. He married 2nd, 23 May, 1844, Hounsfield, New York, to Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, of which she was a native, daughter of Merrick M Bates and Abigail Stowell.
He was assessor for the town of Watertown, New York for several years; supervisor of the town three years; a member of the State Legislature in 1849; president of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society in 1853; held the office of excise commissioner for ten years; was again elected supervisor of the town of Watertown in 1869. In 1871, was Vice President of the Agricultural Insurance Company, a member of the executive committee of said company, and a member of the board of directors of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company.
We make the following extracts from public notices which appeared at the time of Mr. Winslow's death: With startling suddenness we are called upon to record the melancholy event of the demise of the Hon. John Winslow of this city, who departed this life at his residence on Clinton Street, yesterday noon, July 7th, after a brief illness of four days, of congestion, at the age of 71 years and six months.
Mr. Winslow was a citizen of inestimable moral worth, who ranked foremost among these always counted on the right side of every good word and work - a gentleman he was of true nobility of nature, and an honest man.
He was born at Woodstock, Vermont, December 19, 1802, and came with his father to this county at the age of five years, when the family settled on a wilderness farm about three miles from the present city, where the deceased also continued to reside till about four years ago, when he removed into the city. He was many years time honored with, and discharged with great credit, the responsible duties of assessor and supervisor of the town and village of Watertown, and in 1850 represented this Assembly district in the Legislature, in which capacity he served his constituents with singular assiduity, fidelity, and ability.
A farmer by occupation, a member of the laboring class, he illustrated as few men have, the important fact that in that vocation men may become as well informed on public questions, as conversant with abstruse subjects, as men following the learned professions. His high position in the farming interest was honored by election to the presidency of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society, and, as a discerning business man, by his continuous directorship in the Watertown Fire Insurance Company, both of which companies owe much of their success and prosperity to his prudential skill and minute attention to details.
The deceased has been twice married, and leaves a widow and six children, three sons and three daughters, to mourn his sudden death.
The young man starting in life, depending upon his own industry and resources, will find much to emulate and much to encourage him in the life of John Winslow. It enforces the precept that honesty is not only the best but the only policy that ensures success.
He was a warm personal friend: and there are many who will mourn his death and look in vain for one to fill the void. In the family circle he was a model. Ever careful, ever ready with advice and assistance, with affectionate admonition, and loving words of encouragement. He will be remembered as the just man, the prudent counsellor, the kind of friend, and the tender husband and father."
Children born in Watertown, New York:
1. Lucy Jane Winslow, born: 17 July, 1828; married by Reverend J H Bingham, in Watertown, New York, 18 January 1854, to Gilead W Candee, born 11 March, 1819, Galway, Saratoga County, New York, son of Clark W Candee and Betsey Higbee. Gilead was a merchant.
2. GEN. Bradley Winslow, born: 1 August, 1831; married in Adams, Jefferson County, New York, 13 November, 1855, Geraldine M Cooper, of Adams, New York, born there, 7 November, 1828, daughter of John C Cooper and Elvira Fox of Adams, New York. Bradley is a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar, in July 1855; November 1859, was elected to the office of district attorney for Jefferson County, New York, for the sum of three years. In May, 1861, he volunteered as a private soldier and was elected 1st Lieutenant in a company raised in Watertown, New York; went to Elmira, New York, where the company was incorporated into the 35th regiment N.Y. Vols. On the organization of the regiment he was promoted to be the captain of the same company. About the first of July, the same year, with the 35th regiment, he was mustered into the military service of the United States; in August following was elected and commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of said regiment. He served for the period of one year and eight months in the army of the Potomac, and participated in the following battles, viz.: Rappahannock Station, Sulphur Springs and second Bull Run. In December, 1862, on account of impaired health he was mustered out and honorably discharged from the military service. In September, 1864, his health having been partially restored, he was commissioned Colonel of the 186th regiment, of N.Y. Vols., and assigned to duty in command of his regiment in the Second Brigade, Fifth Division of the Ninth Army Corps. He continued on duty with his regiment until the second of April following, on which day he was badly wounded in an assault upon the enemy's works before Petersburg. His wound disabled him for further duty with the army. For "gallant conduct in the assault before Petersburg," he was promoted to be Brigadier-General by brevet, and commissioned as such. The war terminating in July, 1865, he was honorably discharged from the military service. Returning to the practice of his profession, he was again elected district attorney for Jefferson County, and served in that capacity three years, until the expiration of his term of office.
3. HON. Norris Winslow, born: 19 May, 1834; married 19 October, 1858, to Jane McLaughlin, of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, born July 1835, daughter of John McLaughlin and Mary Pease of Troy, New York. Jane died 20 June, 1860, in Watertown, New York, leaving no children. He married 2nd, in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, 16 April, 1862, July Eddy, of Greenwich, New York, born 15 October, 1857, in Washington County, New York, daughter of Walden Eddy and Eleeta Cornwell of Greenwich, New York. Norris started for himself in life as a merchant, after serving for a few months as a clerk in a dry goods store. In 1871, he was President of the Merchants Bank, and associated bank at Watertown, New York; also President of the Watertown Fire Insurance Company and a director in the Agricultural Insurance Company. In November 1869, he was elected Senator for the 18th Senatorial District of New York State for two years. He was a state senator two terms and a banker.
4. Catharine Janette Winslow, born: 25 July, 1838.
5. Betsey Winslow, born: 14 April, 1843; was married by Reverend John Armstrong, in Watertown, New York, 19 September, 1864, to Reverend Elijah Horr Jr, born 20 April, 1841, in Carthage, Lewis County, New York, son of Elijah Horr Sr and Gertrude Vedder of Carthage, New York. Betsey graduated at Fem. Sem., Clinton, New York, 1861. Elijah is a Methodist Episcopal minister.
6. John Winslow Jr, born: 21 May, 1845; married by Reverend Dr. J J Porter, in Watertown, New York, 5 October, 1866, to Olive Bailey, born 28 August, 1845, at Watertown, New York, daughter of Marvel Bailey and Achsah Herrick of Watertown, New York.
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John Winslow was the father of General Bradley Winslow who is buried in Brookside Cemetery.
Additional information on Winslow Family:
Samuel Winslow came to Watertown about 1807 and settled in the south part of the town, on the farm now owned by Mrs. John Winslow. John Winslow, son of Samuel, was born in Woodstock, Vt., December 19, 1802, and came to Watertown with his parents. He was assessor several years, was supervisor of the town three years, a member of the state legislature 1849, was excise commissioner 10 years, and in 1855 was president of the Watertown Agricultural Society. At the time of his death, which occurred July 7, 1874, he was president of the Agricultural Insurance Company and a member of its executive committee. By his first wife, Betsey Collins, he had five children, namely: Lucy, Bradley, Norris, Janette C., and Betsey. His second wife, Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, who survives him, bore him one son, John, who resides with his mother in this city. The Winslow farm of 194 acres has been owned by the family since 1807, and is now the property of Mrs. Winslow.
From Brookside Cemetery Records:
WINSLOW JOHN L 20 06R 1802 1874 Born in Vermont
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