Barzillai SLOSSON

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• Occupation: District Attorney for Ontario County
• Baptism: 26 Jun 1813, Poughkeepsie Reformed Church, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York
• Education: 1828; Graduated Columbia College
• Census: 1850, Living in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Occupation: 1850; Postmaster
• Census: 1860, Living in Seneca, Ontario Co. New York
• Occupation: 1860; lawyer and farmer of Geneva, New York
• Census: 1870, Living in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Occupation: 1870; Lawyer and Farmer

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From Ontario County Journal 10 July 1874

Hon. Barzillai Slosson, an old and at one time very prominent citizen of Geneva, died at that place on Saturday, the 27th ult. His age was sixty-four years. He died very suddenly, about twenty minutes after the attack - probably of heart disease.

Barzillai married Margaret LAWRENCE on 24 Jan 1833. Margaret was born on 09 Apr 1811; died in 1899 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Military Service: Enlisted May 25, 1862 - 7th regiment, New York State Militia (3 mos, 1862) - Union
• Baptism: 02 Oct 1837, Hopewell Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, East Fishkill, New York
• Census: 1850, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Military Service: Apr 1861; Marched with it to the relief of Washington
• Census: 1870, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Occupation: 1870; Farm laborer
• Census: 1880, Living in Geneva, Ontario Co., New York
• Occupation: 1880; Farmer

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Military: Served in Civil War in 7th Regiment of NY

From the "Geneva Courier":
"William Slosson practiced law several years in New York City, but returned to Geneva before his marriage, and proved a most worthy and valuable citizen. He was a leading representative man in his town; his moral uprightness, and nobility of character made him a true man everywhere and under all circumstances; and it was considered a privilege to know him. He left an example that any one could follow and a name ever to be remembered and revered."

William married Margaret S. WEBSTER on 04 Jun 1873 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York. Margaret (daughter of First Lieut. Horace WEBSTER and Sarah Maria FOWLER) was born on 07 Jul 1840 in Geneva, Ontario, New York; died on 13 Jan 1903; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario Co, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Lawyer in New York
• Baptism: 02 Oct 1837, Hopewell Reformed Church, New York
• Census: 1850, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Living in New York, New York Co., New York
• Military Service: Apr 1861; Member of NY Seventh Reiment - marched with it in April
• Census: 1880, Living in New York, New York Co., New York
• Census: 1900, Living in Geneva, Ontario Co., New York

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From Geneva Advertiser 6 January 1903

Mr. James Lawrence Slosson died at his home in the suburbs of Geneva last Friday evening, Jan. 2d, 1903, aged nearly 68 years. His death leaves Henry L. Slosson the sole male survivor of his father's family, having a married sister living in Colorado Springs. The deceased was a practicing lawyer in New York for many years, but returned to Geneva some ten years ago and this has been his home ever since, residing with his widowed mother until her death, and occupying the Slosson mansion. He was a whole souled, generous man, sympathetic and kind to all, never passing by an appeal for aid. His popularity was shown by his election from the first ward, in our board of aldermen, serving on the law committee. In politics he was a Democrat of the old school, but did not embrace the free silver doctrine. Geneva has lost a good man in J. L. Slosson, and that after a very brief illness.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Occupation: 1860; Farmer

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BIRTH: Sailed to China; died upon his return

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Fruit Nursery
• Census: 1850, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Military Service: 13 Oct 1863; Entered US. Navy - 3rd Assist. Engineer of steamer Vicksbury
• Census: 1880, Living in Geneva, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1900, Living in Geneva, Ontario County, New York
• Occupation: 1900; Farmer

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BIRTH: Was in US Navy on the steamer Vicksburg, 10/13/1863

The New York Times - November 15, 1903

Henry Lawrence Slosson
(Special to the New York Times)

GENEVA, NY, Nov. 14 - Henry Lawrence Slosson, one of Geneva's most prominent citizens, died suddenly today of apoplexy. He was at one time in the navy and served furing the civil war under Admiral Farragut.

Henry married Agnes Bevan STACEY on 03 Dec 1868 in Geneva, New York. Agnes was born in Jul 1846 in New York, USA; died on 15 Jul 1930 in Geneva, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1870, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Occupation: 1870; Attending School

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1870, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Occupation: 1870; Farm laborer
• Census: 1880, Living with mother in Geneva, Ontario Co., New York

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SUDDEN DEATH

R. L. Slosson, of Geneva, Found Dead in His Bed at the Powers

Saturday night a gentleman apparently about 40 years of age registered at the Powers hotel as "R. L. SLOSSON, Geneva, N. Y."

He was given a room on the fourth floor and was seen about the hotel several times on Sunday. The clerk says that he was conversing with him at 5 o'clock and that Mr. SLOSSON went upstairs in the elevator. That was the last time he was seen alive.

Yesterday morning the chambermaid tried to get into the room but could not, as the door was locked. As it is not unusual for guests who come in late to sleep until 11 or 12 o'clock, she thought no more of it.

At 7:30 o'clock last evening she again tried to open the door and found it locked as before. Her suspicions became aroused and she notified the clerk, who sent Nelson CORNELL, the porter, up to the room. The porter climbed into the room through the transom and lighting a match saw Mr. SLOSSON was in bed. On going over to him he attempted to waken him. Then he saw that the man was dead. The porter did not stop to make any further inquiries, but opened the door and got out in double quick time.

Coroner KLEINDIENST was notified, and upon his arrival ordered the body taken to Jeffrey's undertaking rooms. Mr. SLOSSON, when found, was lying on his back with his hands folded across his chest, and the theory is that he died of heart disease or apoplexy. There was nothing to suggest suicide and it is doubtful whether the coroner will order an autopsy. The coroner took possession of Mr. SLOSSON'S effects, which consisted of a gold watch and some $20 in money.

Mr. SLOSSON was a wealthy nurseryman and farmer, owning a large amount of property in the suburbs of Geneva.
Rochester, Monroe, NY
Union & Advertiser
Sept. 13, 1892

Other Events and Attributes:

• Medical Cond'tn: Was three days old when died

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DEATH: Died at age 3 days

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1870, Living with parents in Seneca, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1880, Living with mother in Geneva, Ontario Co., New York
• Census: 1900, Living with husband in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado

Elizabeth married William Truxton MORRIS on 30 Sep 1875. William died on 18 Mar 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Dr. James Augustus HART on 01 Nov 1890 in Trinity Church, Geneva, Ontario Co., New York. James was born on 19 Dec 1849 in Peekskill, New York; died on 20 Mar 1925 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario Co, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]