Sion Sisson, son of George, was of English descent. He married Betsey Welding, and came from Westerly, R. I., to Alfred, about 1820. He was a farmer. Two of his sons remained in Rhode Island. Four children came to Allegany county, George, Asa, Betsey (Mrs. Thomas P. Meriott), and Content (Mrs. Ezra Potter). Asa Sisson, son of Sion, came with his father, married Anna, daughter of Rodman Place and settled on the old farm now owned by Henry Allen. He was a large farmer, a man well-known and respected, served as assessor and road commissioner. His children were: Rodman P., Maria E. (Mrs. Joseph Vincent), Susan M., and Sarah M. (Mrs. Fred Karr dec). Rodman Place Sisson was born June 30, 1837. He married Carrie, daughter of Cyrus Terwilliger. and made his permanent home in Almond where he has been a large farmer and been prosperous. He lias been supervisor two years. His children are Charles W. and Nellie G. (Mrs. N. F. Allen of Hornellsville).
