BIOGRAPHY

JOHN H. McCULLEY - OF BATAVIA, NY

McCulley, John H., was born in Batavia, N. Y., April 16, 1837, a son of Thomas McCulley, who came to Batavia in 1814; he married Sarah, daughter of Silas Hollister, who came to Batavia in 1812; he was a contractor and builder, and died in 1865. John H. McCulley was educated in the public schools: in 1863 he purchased the Watrous farm, and makes a specialty of dairying. Mr. McCulley served as highway commissioner for twelve years. He has been successful in business, and few men in the County enjoy a larger acquaintance or have more friends. In 1869 Mr. McCulley was married to Lucy Pease, daughter of Alvin Pease.

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