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Benjamin M. FAY came to Hinsdale in his childhood. The family
settled in
the neighborhood known as FAY hollow. Benjamin was an expert
hunter, and
was a farmer and a lumberman. He married Phebe A. SHAVER
(deceased) and had
four children. Their daughter Louisa married Spencer S. PEAKE, a
farmer and
milk dealer. Children: E. Earle, Lua A., Lilla E., and Mearl B.
Mr. PEAKE enlisted in Co. K, 85th N. Y. Vols. in April, 1861,
served three
years, and re-enlisted as a veteran in the same regiment. He was
a prisoner
twelve months, was wounded at the battle of Plymouth, N. C., and
was
promoted second lieutenant.
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Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co.
NY, ed by
William Adams, pub 1893
History of the Town of Hinsdale - Chapter XXXI (31)
Pages 711 & 712
Surnames: FAY, SHAVER, PEAKE
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