Fargo Family - Ourfolk
Silas C. Fargo 15 JUN 1784 - 5 MAR 1876
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Silas was born on 15 JUN 1784 in Montville, New London Co., Conn. and died on 5 MAR 1876 (age: 91) in Fond Du Lac, Wisc. and was buried in Rienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, WI . He was the son of Deacon Nehemiah Fargo (10 JAN 1764 - 13 OCT 1828) and Mary Chapman (Fargo) (25 DEC 1764 - 12 DEC 1839). Silas was married to Catherine Whiting (Fargo) on 2 MAR 1806 in Warsaw, Ny. Catherine was born on 4 FEB 1786 in Hartford, Hartford, Conn and died on 5 DEC 1867 (age: 81) in Fond Du Lac, Wisc. and was buried in Rienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, WI . She was the daughter of William Whiting (17 DEC 1758 - 22 MAR 1849) and Abigail Flowers (Whiting) (19 DEC 1758 - 25 AUG 1832). View Family Chart - - -
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Sources:
S1 Fargo Family NotesS2 History of the town of Warsaw, New York
S3 History of Wyoming County, NY
Daughter - Angeline Fargo (Bibbins)
The marriage was solemnized by Elizur Webster, Esq. the first settler
and first justice of the Peace in Warsaw township - then a part of
Batavia.
Death Notice in Warsaw, NY
and first justice of the Peace in Warsaw township - then a part of
Batavia.
Death Notice in Warsaw, NY
Fargo Family Spoon
Stayed in Warsaw until 1867 when he moved to Fond du Lac, Wisc.
Silas and Catherine were connected with the Methodist Church in Warsaw
for many years.
Silas was an 'Overseer of the Poor' in 1837, with David Fargo.
He bought land from E. Webster in 1803 - 114 acres in lot 27
Silas was at the first meeting of the Warsaw Pioneer's in 1850 and reported
that he and his father were the first to pass on the old Buffalo Road with a
wagon.
Silas and Catherine were connected with the Methodist Church in Warsaw
for many years.
Silas was an 'Overseer of the Poor' in 1837, with David Fargo.
He bought land from E. Webster in 1803 - 114 acres in lot 27
Silas was at the first meeting of the Warsaw Pioneer's in 1850 and reported
that he and his father were the first to pass on the old Buffalo Road with a
wagon.
Fargo Silas C.; 76; Farmer; Unk
Catherine Fargo; 74;; CT
Allen D. Fargo;41 Farmer; NY
Isabel Fargo; 38 ;;NY
Hellen M. Fargo;;16
Julia M. Fargo;;14
Catherine Fargo; 74;; CT
Allen D. Fargo;41 Farmer; NY
Isabel Fargo; 38 ;;NY
Hellen M. Fargo;;16
Julia M. Fargo;;14
'___d-hearted father, husband and neighbor. About six weeks ago he
fell on the walk and recieved injuries that hastened his death.
But for that he might have lived several years - perhaps to be 100 years
old. The funeral took place Tuesday, the service being preached by the Rev.
Mr. Cowles. Mr Fargo lived to see his children's children's children's
children. He has lived under the Administration of all Presidents.
He was born before the Revolutionary war was over.
He was the father of Wm. N. Fargo, the Grandfather of Capt. W. A. Fargo,
Matt and H.B. Fargo and of Mrs. C.L. Pierce of this city.'
(Presumably Fond du Lac, Wi.)
fell on the walk and recieved injuries that hastened his death.
But for that he might have lived several years - perhaps to be 100 years
old. The funeral took place Tuesday, the service being preached by the Rev.
Mr. Cowles. Mr Fargo lived to see his children's children's children's
children. He has lived under the Administration of all Presidents.
He was born before the Revolutionary war was over.
He was the father of Wm. N. Fargo, the Grandfather of Capt. W. A. Fargo,
Matt and H.B. Fargo and of Mrs. C.L. Pierce of this city.'
(Presumably Fond du Lac, Wi.)
The police last night arrested Silas Fargo formerly of this city.
Fargo is charged with burglary at Fond Du Lac, it being alledged that he stole $95 in money and a
certificate of deposits for $100 in favor of W. H. Pack.
Fargo was locked up over night and an officer from Fond du Lac came after him this morning.
Fargo is charged with burglary at Fond Du Lac, it being alledged that he stole $95 in money and a
certificate of deposits for $100 in favor of W. H. Pack.
Fargo was locked up over night and an officer from Fond du Lac came after him this morning.
Uncle Silas, when in 91st year, told he was sent by his father when about 18 years old to Willink to the mill. It was June with an ox sled and two yoke of oxen, he started over the western hills. In some places a wood road was to be found; in others none. Arriving at what is now Varysburg, the Tonawanda was so swollen by recent rains that he could not ford it and keep the load dry. After repeated soundings he found a place where he could cross if his sled was a good foot higher. The box that held the load being about 16 inches deep. He unloads, reverses the box, puts the load on top and crosses and then the unloading and loading must be done as the unevenness of the road would not admit his proceeding in safety without. Three days were consumed by the trip.
as told by Palmer C. Fargo (paper presented in front of the Warsaw Historical Society)
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as told by Palmer C. Fargo (paper presented in front of the Warsaw Historical Society)
Additional information about this story
'Grandpa Fargo'
Death Notice in Warsaw, NY
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