Lewis Ketchum was born February 14, 1819, at Quaker Hill, Dutchess County, N. Y., and, while yet quite young, came with his parents, Elijah and Anice Ketchum, to Smithville to reside. In 1849 he became a resident of Oxford, having in February of that year bought the Philip BARTLE farm on Panther Hill, where he still resides with his granddaughter, Mrs. Baron GALE. Panther, or "Painter Hill" as it is now commonly called, derives its name from the fact that the last panther in this vicinity was killed on it.
Emmarilla BARTLE, a comely maid, was a member of Elijah Ketchum's household, and it was not long ere Lewis, then twenty-three years of age, had avowed his love for her. One winter's night, it was the 13th of January, 1842, Thomas S. PURPLE, a justice of the peace, dropped in to spend a social hour with his neighbors. During a lull in the conversation, Lewis spoke up and said:
"Squire Purple, can you tie a knot with your tongue that you can't untie with your teeth?"
The 'Squire was not slow in understanding the ardent lover's wants and replied: "That I can, young man. Is it a marriage knot that you want tied?"
"It is," said Lewis, "and it want it done now and right here."
"Very well," answered the 'Squire, as he arose from his chair, "you take me by surprise and must wait a short time, that I may get over my confusion."
"All right, 'Squire, we'll be ready when you are."
Thus speaking, Lewis crossed the room where Emmarilla was spinning wool on the big wheel, dressed in a light short gown and brown quilted petticoat; her arms were bare, and her hair was gathered away from her flushed cheeks and knotted behind her ears. The wheel was humming a quick measure, and she trod lightly back and forth, the wheelpin in one hand, the other upraised holding the tense, lengthening thread, which the wheel rapidly devoured.
"Emmarilla," fondly spoke the youthful lover, "put away your work, for this shall be our wedding day."
"Wait a while, Lewis," was the shy reply, "I want to get my twenty knots before nine o'clock."
"We'll not wait at all," answered he, and trustingly she placed her hand in his and was led, blushingly, before the Justice.
By this time 'Squire Purple had overcome his nervousness and soon made them man and wife. The parents of the groom witnessed the simple ceremony and with tearful eyes in heartfelt words gave their blessing.
On January 13, 1892, after having passed on life's pathway, through winter storms and summer sunshine for half a century. Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum gathered their friends and relatives together and celebrated their golden wedding. On the second day of the following month Mrs. Ketchum passed away at the age of 69 years.
Children:
HARRIET, died January 14, 1903; married November 8, 1861, George WEBB of Oxford.
WARREN E., born September 10, 1850; died in infancy.
ANICE A., born January 3, 1852; died in infancy
Above info from FindAGrave member: Robi StoneCypher Green.
Emmarilla BARTLE, a comely maid, was a member of Elijah Ketchum's household, and it was not long ere Lewis, then twenty-three years of age, had avowed his love for her. One winter's night, it was the 13th of January, 1842, Thomas S. PURPLE, a justice of the peace, dropped in to spend a social hour with his neighbors. During a lull in the conversation, Lewis spoke up and said:
"Squire Purple, can you tie a knot with your tongue that you can't untie with your teeth?"
The 'Squire was not slow in understanding the ardent lover's wants and replied: "That I can, young man. Is it a marriage knot that you want tied?"
"It is," said Lewis, "and it want it done now and right here."
"Very well," answered the 'Squire, as he arose from his chair, "you take me by surprise and must wait a short time, that I may get over my confusion."
"All right, 'Squire, we'll be ready when you are."
Thus speaking, Lewis crossed the room where Emmarilla was spinning wool on the big wheel, dressed in a light short gown and brown quilted petticoat; her arms were bare, and her hair was gathered away from her flushed cheeks and knotted behind her ears. The wheel was humming a quick measure, and she trod lightly back and forth, the wheelpin in one hand, the other upraised holding the tense, lengthening thread, which the wheel rapidly devoured.
"Emmarilla," fondly spoke the youthful lover, "put away your work, for this shall be our wedding day."
"Wait a while, Lewis," was the shy reply, "I want to get my twenty knots before nine o'clock."
"We'll not wait at all," answered he, and trustingly she placed her hand in his and was led, blushingly, before the Justice.
By this time 'Squire Purple had overcome his nervousness and soon made them man and wife. The parents of the groom witnessed the simple ceremony and with tearful eyes in heartfelt words gave their blessing.
On January 13, 1892, after having passed on life's pathway, through winter storms and summer sunshine for half a century. Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum gathered their friends and relatives together and celebrated their golden wedding. On the second day of the following month Mrs. Ketchum passed away at the age of 69 years.
Children:
HARRIET, died January 14, 1903; married November 8, 1861, George WEBB of Oxford.
WARREN E., born September 10, 1850; died in infancy.
ANICE A., born January 3, 1852; died in infancy
Above info from FindAGrave member: Robi StoneCypher Green.
Lewis Ketchum was born February 14, 1819, at Quaker Hill, Dutchess County, N. Y., and, while yet quite young, came with his parents, Elijah and Anice Ketchum, to Smithville to reside. In 1849 he became a resident of Oxford, having in February of that year bought the Philip BARTLE farm on Panther Hill, where he still resides with his granddaughter, Mrs. Baron GALE. Panther, or "Painter Hill" as it is now commonly called, derives its name from the fact that the last panther in this vicinity was killed on it.
Emmarilla BARTLE, a comely maid, was a member of Elijah Ketchum's household, and it was not long ere Lewis, then twenty-three years of age, had avowed his love for her. One winter's night, it was the 13th of January, 1842, Thomas S. PURPLE, a justice of the peace, dropped in to spend a social hour with his neighbors. During a lull in the conversation, Lewis spoke up and said:
"Squire Purple, can you tie a knot with your tongue that you can't untie with your teeth?"
The 'Squire was not slow in understanding the ardent lover's wants and replied: "That I can, young man. Is it a marriage knot that you want tied?"
"It is," said Lewis, "and it want it done now and right here."
"Very well," answered the 'Squire, as he arose from his chair, "you take me by surprise and must wait a short time, that I may get over my confusion."
"All right, 'Squire, we'll be ready when you are."
Thus speaking, Lewis crossed the room where Emmarilla was spinning wool on the big wheel, dressed in a light short gown and brown quilted petticoat; her arms were bare, and her hair was gathered away from her flushed cheeks and knotted behind her ears. The wheel was humming a quick measure, and she trod lightly back and forth, the wheelpin in one hand, the other upraised holding the tense, lengthening thread, which the wheel rapidly devoured.
"Emmarilla," fondly spoke the youthful lover, "put away your work, for this shall be our wedding day."
"Wait a while, Lewis," was the shy reply, "I want to get my twenty knots before nine o'clock."
"We'll not wait at all," answered he, and trustingly she placed her hand in his and was led, blushingly, before the Justice.
By this time 'Squire Purple had overcome his nervousness and soon made them man and wife. The parents of the groom witnessed the simple ceremony and with tearful eyes in heartfelt words gave their blessing.
On January 13, 1892, after having passed on life's pathway, through winter storms and summer sunshine for half a century. Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum gathered their friends and relatives together and celebrated their golden wedding. On the second day of the following month Mrs. Ketchum passed away at the age of 69 years.
Children:
HARRIET, died January 14, 1903; married November 8, 1861, George WEBB of Oxford.
WARREN E., born September 10, 1850; died in infancy.
ANICE A., born January 3, 1852; died in infancy
Above info from FindAGrave member: Robi StoneCypher Green.
Emmarilla BARTLE, a comely maid, was a member of Elijah Ketchum's household, and it was not long ere Lewis, then twenty-three years of age, had avowed his love for her. One winter's night, it was the 13th of January, 1842, Thomas S. PURPLE, a justice of the peace, dropped in to spend a social hour with his neighbors. During a lull in the conversation, Lewis spoke up and said:
"Squire Purple, can you tie a knot with your tongue that you can't untie with your teeth?"
The 'Squire was not slow in understanding the ardent lover's wants and replied: "That I can, young man. Is it a marriage knot that you want tied?"
"It is," said Lewis, "and it want it done now and right here."
"Very well," answered the 'Squire, as he arose from his chair, "you take me by surprise and must wait a short time, that I may get over my confusion."
"All right, 'Squire, we'll be ready when you are."
Thus speaking, Lewis crossed the room where Emmarilla was spinning wool on the big wheel, dressed in a light short gown and brown quilted petticoat; her arms were bare, and her hair was gathered away from her flushed cheeks and knotted behind her ears. The wheel was humming a quick measure, and she trod lightly back and forth, the wheelpin in one hand, the other upraised holding the tense, lengthening thread, which the wheel rapidly devoured.
"Emmarilla," fondly spoke the youthful lover, "put away your work, for this shall be our wedding day."
"Wait a while, Lewis," was the shy reply, "I want to get my twenty knots before nine o'clock."
"We'll not wait at all," answered he, and trustingly she placed her hand in his and was led, blushingly, before the Justice.
By this time 'Squire Purple had overcome his nervousness and soon made them man and wife. The parents of the groom witnessed the simple ceremony and with tearful eyes in heartfelt words gave their blessing.
On January 13, 1892, after having passed on life's pathway, through winter storms and summer sunshine for half a century. Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum gathered their friends and relatives together and celebrated their golden wedding. On the second day of the following month Mrs. Ketchum passed away at the age of 69 years.
Children:
HARRIET, died January 14, 1903; married November 8, 1861, George WEBB of Oxford.
WARREN E., born September 10, 1850; died in infancy.
ANICE A., born January 3, 1852; died in infancy
Above info from FindAGrave member: Robi StoneCypher Green.
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