Elisha P. Dodge was born on Black Island, in the State of Rhode Island, May 10, 1800. When he was three years old his father moved with his family, and they settled in Exeter, and remained there until 1817, when they removed to Jefferson County, and settled on Carlton island. At this time Elisha commenced life for himself and, in company with his brother, embarked in the lumber trade. This partnership continued four years, when he accepted the position of foreman for A. Lewis, an extensive lumberman. This situation he held four years, and subsequently he engaged to other parties in the same business until 1832, when he turned his attention to farming.

On the 17^th of September, 1833, he married Olive Twincliff, and settled on the farm owned by Gilbert Robbins. The result of this union has been seven children; namely, Eliza R., wife of Henry Fox; Edwin T., died in 1876; Mary A., wife of Henry Clark; died in 1867; Elisha L., Adelaide, wife of Nicholas Schell, Flora, wife of Isaac Cross, Imogene, wife of Fayette Millen. They moved on to the farm where the widow now resides in 1832; where he lived until his death, which occurred February 14, 1864 He commenced life a poor lad, but by industry and perseverance he succeeded in surrounding himself with all the necessary comforts of life, besides having a very fine farm of 210 acres. In politics he was a republican, but never south or accepted office, being of a retiring disposition. He was a close observer of men and things, and his opinions and judgement were always respected. He was a true, good man, charitable, hospitable, and benevolent, and when he died he left behind him an untarnished reputation.

We find Mrs. Dodge still hale and hearty, though having passed the allotted threescore years and ten. She is a kind-hearted, generous lady, one whom it is an honor to know, and one who is entitled to a prominent place among the pioneer ladies of Jefferson County.

David C. Shuler is the son of John and Hannah Shuler, and John the son of Lawrence Shuler, who was a native of Germany, who, on landing in New York, was sold to pay his passage. David C. was born in Montgomery County, New York, January 27, 1800. He worked on his father's farm until he became of age, when he married Penilla, daughter of John and Elizabeth Butler, of the same county. They commenced life on a rented farm, and continued working farms on shares until 1836, when they decided to move to a newer county, where they could purchase and cultivate their own land. They arrived in Jefferson County, March 27, 1836, and located on the farm where Mr. D, now resides. The family then consisted of five children. He purchased fifty acres of land,--timbered, with the exception of about fifteen acres,--on which was a small house, aptly designated a "shanty." He has added to the farm by subsequent purchases until he now possesses 150 acres, under a state of good cultivation. They had a family of nine children, of whom six survived, who are all settled in life, namely:

Ann, wife of John Becker; Caroline, wife of William Becker; Jeremiah, now living on the old homestead, and is one of the most successful farmers in the town; Hannah, wife of George H. Klock; Sarah, wife of Theron Klock; John, now engaged in farming in Texas. One of the deceased daughters, Lydia, lived to be twenty-two years of age, and her demise was lamented by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Shuler died on the 29^th of August, 1840; and her death cast a gloom over the family, for she was a dutiful wife and a kind and affectionate mother.