Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, ed by William Adams, pub 1893
History of the Town of Elko - Chapter XXV (25)
Page 569

Surnames: BARTON, FARGO, CASKEY, MORRISON, HILL, WILLIAMS

Leonard BARTON came to Elko in 1838 and settled on lot 2, where he died July 13, 1891.  His wife, Eveline FARGO, of Gerry, Chautauqua county, is still living;  their children were James S., of Quaker Bridge; Elizabeth D. (Mrs. Gideon CASKEY) of Frewsburg, Chautauqua county; Frank M.; Charles M., of Randolph; Edgar A., of Elko; Ella V. (Mrs. Charles MORRISON), of Elko; Clarinda and Celestia (deceased); LaFayette L., of Tennessee; and Loretta E. (Mrs. Frank HILL), of Bradford, Pa.  Frank M. BARTON has served as highway commissioner, school trustee, and assessor, as well as in other capacities of responsibility.  He married Emily M., daughter of George A. WILLIAMS, of Cold Spring.  They have an adopted son, Leo D.   The BARTON family were early and have always been prominent, public-spirited residents of Elko.  The father of Leonard BARTON, James, was an early settler, as were also his sons Chester, Smith, Asher, Joseph, Merrills, Sylvester, and Walter.

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Bio from:
Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, ed by William Adams, pub 1893
History of the Town of Elko - Chapter XXV (25)
Page 570

Surname:  HOLT

Manley D. HOLT came to Elko from Warren county, Pa., about 1873.  He has always been engaged in the lumber business.  Since residing in this town he has manufactured and shipped large quantities, owning both saw and shingle-mills of good capacity.  Although never seeking office, in fact always declining it, he has been elected to several local positions of importance, which he filled with credit.  He resides at Quaker Bridge.

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Bio from:
Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, ed by William Adams, pub 1893
History of the Town of Elko - Chapter XXV (25)
Page 570

Surnames:  MORRISON, BROWN, BRADLEY, WRIGHT

Ephraim MORRISON was one of the first settlers in South Valley where the village of Onoville now stands.  He was the first innkeeper there and for some time was a justice of the peace.  In politics he was a Whig.  He died in Iowa.  His children were Hiram, Benjamin, William (deceased), Harriet (Mrs. John BROWN, deceased), Rosina (Mrs. Elijah BRADLEY), Ophelia (Mrs. Asa WRIGHT), John, Reuben, and Lafayette.  Benjamin and the last two mentioned reside in Elko.  Benjamin Morrison married a daughter of Zabin WRIGHT, a long-time resident of Quaker run, in which locality Mr. MORRISON has lived since 1872.

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