Martin L. GILE came to Hinsdale from Groton, N. Y., in April, 1850, with his wife and seven children, settling where he now lives. During his long life he has assisted in building five Methodist churches. He has been three times married and the father of thirteen children; ten of them are Adaline (only child by his first marriage) married S. G. CLARK; Permelia C. (Mrs. Dr. Ira BROWNSON and now Mrs. W. O. LELAND); Martha (Mrs. George W. DAVIS), deceased; Adelia C. (Mrs. M. F. NEWVILLE); Almira C. (Mrs. S. A. FAY); Merritt A.; Caroline A. (Mrs. L. R. MAY), deceased; Clara P. (Mrs. S. M. WOOD); Orthello P. (married Mary BURLINGAME); William R. (only child of his present wife).
Bio from:
Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, ed by William Adams, pub 1893. History of the Town of Hinsdale - Chapter XXXI (31), Page 712 |
