Anthony, Paul, P.O. Oakfield, N. Y., was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., April 25, 1823, a son of Dryers and Rachel (Winner) Anthony, was educated in the common schools and has always been a farmer. He had the mail contract from Batavia to Albion for a time and has been trustee of schools for five years. He married Emily, daughter of William Childs; they have three children: Sophy, Alice and Charles. Mr. Anthony is one of the leading farmers of Oakfield, and enjoys the respect of the community.

Source: Our County and its people, a descriptive work on Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890