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John Stillman Coon

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John Stillman Coon

Birth
Plainfield Center, Otsego County, New York, USA
Death
26 Mar 1891 (aged 84)
West Edmeston, Otsego County, New York, USA
Burial
Brookfield, Madison County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Parents: Daniel and Rhoda Coon

Married Aurrilla Burdick on 24 September 1829

He was raised on the family farm. When about 15 he worked in the clothier trade in the fall and winter. In the summers he worked some as a carpenter and joiner, along with the farming until about 22. At the age of 28 at West Edmeston he built a furnace where he constructed farm implements. After about 20 years he started also making cutters and wagons, while still continuing some carpentry work.

Initially he was a Whig, but later became a Republican. He was also a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church in West Edmeston.


Bio info sent by: Charlott Jones, Find a Grave member #145624816
Parents: Daniel and Rhoda Coon

Married Aurrilla Burdick on 24 September 1829

He was raised on the family farm. When about 15 he worked in the clothier trade in the fall and winter. In the summers he worked some as a carpenter and joiner, along with the farming until about 22. At the age of 28 at West Edmeston he built a furnace where he constructed farm implements. After about 20 years he started also making cutters and wagons, while still continuing some carpentry work.

Initially he was a Whig, but later became a Republican. He was also a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church in West Edmeston.


Bio info sent by: Charlott Jones, Find a Grave member #145624816


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