BIOGRAPHY

HENRY L. ONDERDONK - OF BATAVIA NY

Henry L. Onderdonk was born in Monticello, N. Y., April 26, 1818. When 13 years of age he came to Genesee County with his mother. In 1839 he opened a harness store and shop, and has been engaged in that business most of the time since, being one of the oldest business men in Batavia. H is mother, who was born October 7, 1779, resides with him. He was trustee of the village two terms and overseer of the poor six years. He married Elmira S. Godfrey, of Geneva, N. Y.

FROM:
Gazetteer and Biographical Record
of Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890