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CROFF, ABNER, a native of Ware, Mass., came from Hinesburg, Vt., in 1844, m. Roxy Eddy, and settled on the Culver place, where his widow still resides. He was a carpenter and joiner, cabinet maker and painter, in all of which trades he was a skillful workman. He died in 1857, aged 69, having raised a family of 10 children: Samuel, Noble, Betsey, John F., Huldah, m. Henry Remmington, Marselle, Ezra, Daniel, Laura, m. Caleb Reynolds, and George. Noble m. 1st, Lucretia Eddy, and 2d, Emily Fay. He is a painter and resides at Richmond. Vt. Bet sey m. Harry Bostwick, and lives in Pawlett. John F. m. Har riett Bostwick, and lived at the Corners, where he kept tavern. He removed to Fort Edward, N. Y., and served as Capt. in the late war. He now resides at Malone, N. Y. His children are Gilbert, Abner, Marselle, Delia, John, Eugene and McDaniels. Gilbert is an architect and house builder, and resides at Fort Edward. Ezra m. Almeda, da. of Seneca Porter, who died in 1862. He was a soldier, and died in 1863, from disease contracted while in.the army, leaving three orphan children: Charles, H. Laura and Elizabeth. Daniel m. Charity Sheldon, and is a housewright. cabinet maker and painter, in which he is unequalled. He has two sons: Willie and George. George was also a soldier in the late rebellion, and rose from a private to the position of Major. He died of consumption in 1867
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