The Owl, Vol 1-2 pg 170: Isaac, son of Elisha and Rachel (Higby) Crofoot, was born in Berlin, Ct, in the year 1784, and at 13 years of age his family migrated to Lewis co, NY. He married at an early age, his wife Sally died and her tombstone is at East Turin "Sally Crofoot wife of Isaac Crofoot died 10 Dec 1814 at age of 31years.
Isaac then married Sarah D. Crofoot, widow of his brother David. A grandson said that her maiden name was Sarah Crofoot, md twice and never changed her name.
Isaac Crofoot was the keeper of a hotel for many years in Lewis co, NY. In the History of Lewis co, NY, it states that Isaac Crofoot was a judge of the county court, he was later known as "Judge Crofoot."
His son Lewis and son-in-law George Elliot located with their families in Fond du Lac co, Wisconsin, about 1839-40.
At a late age Isaac left his home in NY and settled on a farm close to his son Lewis, about 4 miles from the city of Fond du Lac. There he died in 1868 at age of 84. His widow survived him until 1874.
Isaac Crofoot was appointed postmaster of West Leyden, Lewis, New York, 13 Mar 1838.
from diary of James Crofoot, Jr of Turin, NY- gives account of visit he made to his kinsman in Fond du Lac Co in 1851.
25 Aug 1851; I am spending my time very pleasantly at Uncle Isaac's. Find myself feeling very poorly and weak. Aunt Sally is very kind to me and trying to improve my health.
Uncle Isaac is building a barn. They have 50 acres of handsome land in good condition as to fences and a good garden. Appear to enjoy life very well.
Eliza is still with them, but intends being married this fall, when she will leave them alone, as she is their youngest child.
28 Aug: Went with Uncle Isaac and cousin Eliza to go to Fond du Lac, 4 miles distant.
Isaac then married Sarah D. Crofoot, widow of his brother David. A grandson said that her maiden name was Sarah Crofoot, md twice and never changed her name.
Isaac Crofoot was the keeper of a hotel for many years in Lewis co, NY. In the History of Lewis co, NY, it states that Isaac Crofoot was a judge of the county court, he was later known as "Judge Crofoot."
His son Lewis and son-in-law George Elliot located with their families in Fond du Lac co, Wisconsin, about 1839-40.
At a late age Isaac left his home in NY and settled on a farm close to his son Lewis, about 4 miles from the city of Fond du Lac. There he died in 1868 at age of 84. His widow survived him until 1874.
Isaac Crofoot was appointed postmaster of West Leyden, Lewis, New York, 13 Mar 1838.
from diary of James Crofoot, Jr of Turin, NY- gives account of visit he made to his kinsman in Fond du Lac Co in 1851.
25 Aug 1851; I am spending my time very pleasantly at Uncle Isaac's. Find myself feeling very poorly and weak. Aunt Sally is very kind to me and trying to improve my health.
Uncle Isaac is building a barn. They have 50 acres of handsome land in good condition as to fences and a good garden. Appear to enjoy life very well.
Eliza is still with them, but intends being married this fall, when she will leave them alone, as she is their youngest child.
28 Aug: Went with Uncle Isaac and cousin Eliza to go to Fond du Lac, 4 miles distant.
The Owl, Vol 1-2 pg 170: Isaac, son of Elisha and Rachel (Higby) Crofoot, was born in Berlin, Ct, in the year 1784, and at 13 years of age his family migrated to Lewis co, NY. He married at an early age, his wife Sally died and her tombstone is at East Turin "Sally Crofoot wife of Isaac Crofoot died 10 Dec 1814 at age of 31years.
Isaac then married Sarah D. Crofoot, widow of his brother David. A grandson said that her maiden name was Sarah Crofoot, md twice and never changed her name.
Isaac Crofoot was the keeper of a hotel for many years in Lewis co, NY. In the History of Lewis co, NY, it states that Isaac Crofoot was a judge of the county court, he was later known as "Judge Crofoot."
His son Lewis and son-in-law George Elliot located with their families in Fond du Lac co, Wisconsin, about 1839-40.
At a late age Isaac left his home in NY and settled on a farm close to his son Lewis, about 4 miles from the city of Fond du Lac. There he died in 1868 at age of 84. His widow survived him until 1874.
Isaac Crofoot was appointed postmaster of West Leyden, Lewis, New York, 13 Mar 1838.
from diary of James Crofoot, Jr of Turin, NY- gives account of visit he made to his kinsman in Fond du Lac Co in 1851.
25 Aug 1851; I am spending my time very pleasantly at Uncle Isaac's. Find myself feeling very poorly and weak. Aunt Sally is very kind to me and trying to improve my health.
Uncle Isaac is building a barn. They have 50 acres of handsome land in good condition as to fences and a good garden. Appear to enjoy life very well.
Eliza is still with them, but intends being married this fall, when she will leave them alone, as she is their youngest child.
28 Aug: Went with Uncle Isaac and cousin Eliza to go to Fond du Lac, 4 miles distant.
Isaac then married Sarah D. Crofoot, widow of his brother David. A grandson said that her maiden name was Sarah Crofoot, md twice and never changed her name.
Isaac Crofoot was the keeper of a hotel for many years in Lewis co, NY. In the History of Lewis co, NY, it states that Isaac Crofoot was a judge of the county court, he was later known as "Judge Crofoot."
His son Lewis and son-in-law George Elliot located with their families in Fond du Lac co, Wisconsin, about 1839-40.
At a late age Isaac left his home in NY and settled on a farm close to his son Lewis, about 4 miles from the city of Fond du Lac. There he died in 1868 at age of 84. His widow survived him until 1874.
Isaac Crofoot was appointed postmaster of West Leyden, Lewis, New York, 13 Mar 1838.
from diary of James Crofoot, Jr of Turin, NY- gives account of visit he made to his kinsman in Fond du Lac Co in 1851.
25 Aug 1851; I am spending my time very pleasantly at Uncle Isaac's. Find myself feeling very poorly and weak. Aunt Sally is very kind to me and trying to improve my health.
Uncle Isaac is building a barn. They have 50 acres of handsome land in good condition as to fences and a good garden. Appear to enjoy life very well.
Eliza is still with them, but intends being married this fall, when she will leave them alone, as she is their youngest child.
28 Aug: Went with Uncle Isaac and cousin Eliza to go to Fond du Lac, 4 miles distant.
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