Lyman Staples, a native of South Adams, Berkshire County, Mass., came to Elba in 1847, where he died at the age of 52 years. He was a farmer, and married Susan, daughter of Jacob Harkness. His children were George F., Nathan H., Ruth (deceased). Lyman D. (deceased), Henry M., Ruth H., and Job A. The latter came to Elba in 1847, and served as supervisor of the town two terms. Henry M. Staples was born in South Adams, Mass., September 24, 1862, and married Rachel A. Van Alstine, of Oakfield, by whom he has two children, Carrie C. and Loren H., the latter a student at the Buffalo Medical College. Carrie C. married Walter Brockway.