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Facts and Events
References
- The Town of Virgil, in Smith, H. P. (H. Perry). History of Cortland County: with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. (Tucson, Arizona: W.C. Cox Co., 1974).
William Lincoln settled in an early year on the farm now occupied by Abram Sager, and removed to the Corners some forty years ago. He lived in the house now occupied by Aaron Hutchings. He acquired the title of "Major," through his services in the State militia and was much respected. He had seven sons --- Silas, Theron, Wait, William, Clinton, Levi and Oscar. The latter is dead.
- ↑ The Cortland County Standard
22 Feb 1870.
Major Wm. LINCOLN, of Harford, formerly of Virgil, was found dead in his bed on the morning of Sunday, the 13th inst. He was 85 years of age, and had become so feeble as to be helpless. He was highly esteemed.
- ↑ Named in will of half-brother, Calvin Lincoln.
- ↑ 1850 Census:
Listed on page 780, visitation 968, Town of Virgil:
Lincoln, William, age 66, M, Farmer, b. MA
Ruth, age 55, F, b. MA
Minerva, age 26, F, b. NY
Emma, age 16, F, b. NY
Oscar, age 19, M, Farmer, b. NY
Abner, age 74, M, occupation blank, b. MA
Laura, age 20, F, b. NY
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