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     Almira Butler was born on 7 June 1814 in Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York, (probably.)^1,3,4,2,5,6 She was the daughter of Walter Butler and Eunice Greeley.^1,2 Almira Butler died on 13 August 1814 in New York.^1,3,2,6

     Alexander Hamilton Butler was born on 1 December 1816 in Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York, (probably.)^1,3,2,4,5 He was the son of Walter Butler and Eunice Greeley.^1,2 Alexander Hamilton Butler married Eliza Bean.⁶ He died on 7 December 1875 at age 59.^6,2,5

     Douglas Bell was born circa 1880.¹ His death date has not been found.

     Maria Cheeseborough was born in 1788.¹ She was the daughter of Peleg Cheeseborough.¹ Maria Cheeseborough married Alanson Fox, son of Jehial Fox and Jerusha Baldwin, in 1815.^1,2 Maria Cheeseborough died in 1874.¹
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Albany, Albany County, New York, in the household of her son-in-law George Wait and Mary Fox.³ Maria Cheeseborough appeared on the 1870 Federal census of South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, in the household of her daughter and son-in-law George Wait and Mary Fox.⁴

     Helen Maria Fox was born in 1816 in Chester, Orange County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Alanson Fox and Maria Cheeseborough.¹ Helen Maria Fox married Lorenzo Powers in 1835.¹ Helen Maria Fox died in 1900.¹

     Mary Fox was born in 1819 in Chester, Orange County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Alanson Fox and Maria Cheeseborough.¹ Mary Fox married George Wait in 1843.¹ Mary Fox died in 1904 in New York, New York County, New York.¹
     She and George Wait appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Albany, Albany County, New York, enumerated 8 September 1850.² Mary Fox and George Wait appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Albany, Albany County, New York, enumerated 22 July 1860 along with her mother Maria Cheeseborough and his mother Elizabeth Wait.. Their children Marie and Helen Louise were listed as living with them.³ Mary Fox and George Wait appeared on the 1870 Federal census of South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, enumerated 25 July 1870. Their children Marie and Helen Louise were listed as living with them. Mary's mother Maria Cheeseborough was also in the household.⁴ Mary Fox appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Manhattan, New York County, New York, enumerated 5 June 1900. Her children Marie and Helen Louise were listed as living with her.⁵

     Charles James Fox was born in 1823.¹ He was the son of Alanson Fox and Maria Cheeseborough.¹ Charles James Fox married as his first wife Mary Bokus before 1861.¹ Charles James Fox married as his second wife Emmeline Matilda Freeman, daughter of Robert Freeman, after 1863.^1,2 Charles James Fox died in 1870 in Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey.^1,2

     Sarah Fox was born in 1825.¹ She was the daughter of Alanson Fox and Maria Cheeseborough.¹ Sarah Fox married DeWitt C. Hay of Saratoga Springs, NY.² She died circa 1870.²

     Sheridan Fox was born in 1826.¹ He was the son of Alanson Fox and Maria Cheeseborough.¹ Sheridan Fox died in 1844. He died from lockjaw caused by an accident in diving.¹

     Aurelia Warren was born circa 1789.¹ She married Solymon B. Fox, son of Jehial Fox and Jerusha Baldwin.^1,2 Her death date has not been found.

     Warren's birth date is unknown.¹ He was the son of Solymon B. Fox and Aurelia Warren.^1,2 His death date has not been found. He died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.²

     Jane DeHart Freeman was born in 1807.¹ She was the daughter of William Freeman and Betsy Cheesbrough.^1,2 Jane DeHart Freeman married Norman Fox, son of Jehial Fox and Jerusha Baldwin, on 23 February 1831.^1,2 Jane DeHart Freeman died on 7 March 1849 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York.^1,2 She was buried in Ballston Spa Village Cemetery, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York.³

     Adaline Sophia Fox was born on 17 February 1832 in Chester, Orange County, New York.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Norman Fox and Jane DeHart Freeman.^1,2 Adaline Sophia Fox died on 7 November 1850 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York, at age 18 of consumption.^1,3 She was buried in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York, She was buried next to her mother.^3,4
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Milton, Saratoga County, New York, in the household of her father Norman Fox.²

     Alanson Jehiel Fox was born on 7 November 1833 in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York.^1,2,3 He was the son of Norman Fox and Jane DeHart Freeman.^1,2,3 Alanson Jehiel Fox married as his first wife Abigail Hale, daughter of John D. Hale, in 1858 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York.^1,3 Alanson Jehiel Fox married as his second wife Cornelia Stebbins in 1873.^1,3 Alanson Jehiel Fox died on 29 October 1903 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 69.^1,4
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Milton, Saratoga County, New York, in the household of his father Norman Fox.² Alanson Jehiel Fox appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, in the household of his parents Norman Fox and Mary Ann Chapman along with his wife Abigail Hale.⁵ Alanson Jehiel Fox and Abigail Hale appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, enumerated 11 June 1870. Their children Ada and Julia McKnight were listed as living with them. His mother Mary Ann Chapman and brother Dr. George Henry Fox were also living with them.⁶ Alanson Jehiel Fox and Cornelia Stebbins appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, enumerated 19 June 1880. Their children Joseph Stebbins were listed as living with them. His children Ada, Julia and Stuart were also in the household.⁷ Alanson Jehiel Fox and Cornelia Stebbins lived in 63 Alfred Street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁴ Alanson Jehiel Fox and Cornelia Stebbins appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, enumerated 5 June 1900. Her sister Mary Stebbins was living with them.⁸ Alanson Jehiel Fox left a will on 2 October 1903.⁴ His will was proved/probated on 17 November 1904 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

For more information on the Ransome Gillis House in Detroit where Alanson and his second wife lived, see http://www.63alfred.com.

     Rev. Norman Fox was born on 13 February 1836 in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York.^1,2,3 He was the son of Norman Fox and Jane DeHart Freeman.^1,2 Rev. Norman Fox married as his first wife Julia McKnight in 1868 in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri.^1,3 Rev. Norman Fox married Jane Byvanck Bleecker in 1874.^1,3 Rev. Norman Fox married as his second wife Martha Dimmick in 1906.¹ Rev. Norman Fox died in June 1907 in Roosevelt Hospital, New York, New York County, New York, at age 71.¹ He was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.⁴
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Milton, Saratoga County, New York, in the household of his father Norman Fox.² Rev. Norman Fox graduated from University of Rochester, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, in 1855.³ Norman lived in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, in 1890.³ He appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, enumerated 1 June 1900. His children Alice Bleecker and Noel Bleecker were listed as living with him. They were living in the household of his mother-in-law Caroline Bishop.⁵

     William Freeman Fox was born on 11 January 1840 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York.^1,2,3 He was the son of Norman Fox and Jane DeHart Freeman.^1,2 William Freeman Fox married Mary Ann Shattuck in 1865.^1,3 William Freeman Fox died in 1909 in Albany, Albany County, New York.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Milton, Saratoga County, New York, in the household of his father Norman Fox.² William attended Union College, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York.³ He appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, in the household of his parents Norman Fox and Mary Ann Chapman.⁴ William Freeman Fox and Mary Ann Shattuck appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Venango, Venango County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 25 August 1870. Their son Charles Shattuck was listed as living with them, He was a lumber dealer.⁵⁶

William F. Fox attended Union College, but did not graduate. Instead, he served with his regiment (107th New York Volunteers) in the Civil War reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel at the age of 23. He was wounded three times war and fought in several major battles including Antietam and Chancellorsville. In 1885 the state legislature established a state Forest Commission. It was one of the first in the nation. Fox was appointed to the Commission and lived in Albany with his family for the rest of his life. He was Superintendant of Forests for most of his state career. In that capacity he became a leader in the forest conservation movement and pioneered efforts in forest fire control, in the development of forest tree nurseries, and in reforestation. He was responsible for the acquisition of over 1,600,000 acres of state forest preserve lands in the Adirondacks and Catskills. He also had a lifelong interest in the Civil War and published several books about the war which are now highly valued by collectors. He also wrote extensively on various forestry topics, including a history of the lumber industry in New York State.⁷

     Charles James Fox was born on 9 April 1842 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York.^1,2,3 He was the son of Norman Fox and Jane DeHart Freeman.^1,2 Charles James Fox married Louise Octavia Wright in 1865.^1,3 Charles James Fox died in 1903.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Milton, Saratoga County, New York, in the household of his father Norman Fox.² Charles James Fox appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, in the household of his parents Norman Fox and Mary Ann Chapman.⁴ Charles James Fox graduated from Union College, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, in 1861.³ He and Louise Octavia Wright appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, enumerated 11 June 1870. Their children Norman Wright and Caroline Wright were listed as living with them.⁵ Charles James Fox and Louise Octavia Wright appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, enumerated 19 June 1880. Their children Norman Wright, Caroline Wright, Herbert Wright and Walter Wright were listed as living with them.⁶ Charles James Fox appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Manistique, in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, in the household of his son and daughter-in-law Norman Wright Fox and Stella Kerwin.⁷

     Mary Elizabeth Fox was born on 11 July 1844 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York.^1,2 She was the daughter of Norman Fox and Jane DeHart Freeman.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Fox married Rev. Robert Stuart MacArthur in 1870 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York.¹ Mary Elizabeth Fox died in 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Milton, Saratoga County, New York, in the household of her father Norman Fox.² Mary Elizabeth Fox appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, in the household of her parents Norman Fox and Mary Ann Chapman.³

     Dr. George Henry Fox was born on 8 October 1846 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York.^1,2,3 He was the son of Norman Fox and Jane DeHart Freeman.^1,2 Dr. George Henry Fox married Harriet Lovisa Gibbs in 1872.¹ Dr. George Henry Fox died after 1937.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Milton, Saratoga County, New York, in the household of his father Norman Fox.² Dr. George Henry Fox appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, in the household of his parents Norman Fox and Mary Ann Chapman.⁴ Dr. George Henry Fox graduated from University of Rochester, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, in 1867.¹ He graduated from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in 1869 with a degree in medicine. He specialized in diseases of the skin.¹ He appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, in the household of his brother Alanson Jehiel Fox and Abigail Hale.⁵ Dr. George Henry Fox and Harriet Lovisa Gibbs appeared on the 1880 Federal census of New York, New York County, New York, enumerated 5 June 1880. Their children George Howard, Adaline and Alanson Gibbs were listed as living with them.⁶ Dr. George Henry Fox and Harriet Lovisa Gibbs appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Manhattan, New York County, New York, enumerated 20 April 1910. Their children George Howard and Alanson Gibbs were listed as living with them.⁷ Dr. George Henry Fox appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Manhattan, New York County, New York, enumerated 4 January 1920. His children Alanson Gibbs and George Howard were listed as living with him.⁸

     Mary Ann Chapman was born in 1805.¹ She married as her first husband John D. Hale date unknown.¹ Mary Ann Chapman married as her second husband Norman Fox , son of Jehial Fox and Jerusha Baldwin, on 8 August 1854.^1,2 Mary Ann Chapman died in 1886 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Russell P. Clapp.^1,2
     She and Norman Fox appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, enumerated 13 July 1860 along with daughter-in-law Abigail Hale. Their children Alanson Jehiel, William Freeman, Mary Elizabeth, George Henry and Charles James were listed as living with them.³ Mary Ann Chapman appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Erwin, Steuben County, New York, in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Alanson Jehiel Fox and Abigail Hale.⁴

     John D. Hale was born circa 1805.¹ He married Mary Ann Chapman date unknown.¹ John D. Hale died before 1854.¹

     Dr. Benjamin Dean was born circa 1790.¹ He married Sophia Fox, daughter of Jehial Fox and Jerusha Baldwin.^1,2 His death date has not been found.

     His birth and death dates are unknown.¹ Herman Baldwin Dean was the son of Dr. Benjamin Dean and Sophia Fox.¹

     Mary Bokus was born circa 1823.¹ She married Charles James Fox, son of Alanson Fox and Maria Cheeseborough, before 1861.¹ Mary Bokus died after 1863.¹
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, enumerated 19 July 1870. Her children Sheridan and Louise Morton were listed as living with her.²

     Louise Morton Fox was born in July 1861 in New York.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles James Fox and Mary Bokus.¹ Louise Morton Fox married DeWitt Clinton Ivins in 1885.^1,2 Louise Morton Fox died in 1926.¹
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, in the household of her mother Mary Bokus.³ Louise Morton Fox and DeWitt Clinton Ivins appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, enumerated 2 June 1900. Their children Clinton Fox, Hope and Charles Fox were listed as living with them.² Louise Morton Fox and DeWitt Clinton Ivins appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, enumerated 27 April 1910. Their children Hope and Charles Fox were listed as living with them.⁴