Francis W. Squires, another son (of Pierce Squires), was born in Lebanon, Madison County, October 22, 1820, followed the fortunes of the family to their settlement in this town, and early engaged in teaching school. October 9, 1851, he married Sarah R. Rice, and in the spring of 1853 removed to North Volney, where he officiated as postmaster from October 1861, till about August 21, 1883, when he returned to New Haven. He enlisted in Co. A, 184th N. Y. Vols. in the Rebellion, and served as clerk of the company He has been justice of the peace, in all twelve years, beginning in 1859, and was elected justice of sessions in 1874. His wife died March 8, 1860, leaving three children, and on August 29, 1875, he married Mrs. Maria L. Coe. Mr. Squires is a local historian of recognized ability. He has kept a daily diary since January 1, 1843. Visiting every town in the county, he has searched records and collected valuable data, much of which is incorporated in the present volume. He is accurate and painstaking and has preserved a large amount of information which would otherwise have passed into oblivion. Since August 20, 1883, he has resided at Demster.
Source: Landmarks of Oswego County, NY by Henry Smith, W. Stanley Child, 1895.
Source: Landmarks of Oswego County, NY by Henry Smith, W. Stanley Child, 1895.
Francis W. Squires, another son (of Pierce Squires), was born in Lebanon, Madison County, October 22, 1820, followed the fortunes of the family to their settlement in this town, and early engaged in teaching school. October 9, 1851, he married Sarah R. Rice, and in the spring of 1853 removed to North Volney, where he officiated as postmaster from October 1861, till about August 21, 1883, when he returned to New Haven. He enlisted in Co. A, 184th N. Y. Vols. in the Rebellion, and served as clerk of the company He has been justice of the peace, in all twelve years, beginning in 1859, and was elected justice of sessions in 1874. His wife died March 8, 1860, leaving three children, and on August 29, 1875, he married Mrs. Maria L. Coe. Mr. Squires is a local historian of recognized ability. He has kept a daily diary since January 1, 1843. Visiting every town in the county, he has searched records and collected valuable data, much of which is incorporated in the present volume. He is accurate and painstaking and has preserved a large amount of information which would otherwise have passed into oblivion. Since August 20, 1883, he has resided at Demster.
Source: Landmarks of Oswego County, NY by Henry Smith, W. Stanley Child, 1895.
Source: Landmarks of Oswego County, NY by Henry Smith, W. Stanley Child, 1895.
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