Son of John EASON who was born in Ireland, 1741 came to America when he was 2 yrs old, died in Washington, Lycoming Co PA in his 91st yr
The first Sheriff of Chautauqua County, David Eason, was born in Northumberland County, Pa. on April 3, 1771. His father came to the colonies from Ireland. In 1805, David married in Washington, Pa. and that same year moved to Canadaway, N.Y. [Fredonia]. Within a year he and his wife relocated to what is today Westfield, N.Y.. His first public office was as justice of the peace for the Town of Chautauqua, which was then still part of Genesee County.
In 1811, on the organization of the county, he was appointed Chautauqua County Sheriff, which office he held four years. The only property he was obliged to sell during this time was one horse; nor did he take a man to jail for debt. He suspected and arrested two horse thieves, and took them to Batavia jail, the owners residing east of Buffalo.
In 1813 and 1814, he took the assessment of the county for a United States direct tax and found most of the people to be generally poor.
In 1821, he was a candidate for the New York State Assembly. Eason was initially declared the winner. But his opponent had reportedly received some informal votes, which, if allowed to him, would give him the majority. Eason, believing the votes should count, surrendered the seat. In 1823 and 1824, he would served as a member of the New York State Senate. After the expiration of term, he retired to his farm in Westfield. Eason died at his home on April 8, 1853 at the age of 82.
Eason House, 97 S. Portage Street
The Eason House stands on the site of a log cabin built by pioneer David Eason when he came to Westfield in 1808. The house is an example of Eclectic Architecture because its design is a blend of several different styles. The steep roof with the central gable and window with pointed arch suggests Gothic Revival. The brackets under the wide eaves are Italianate in flavor. The doorway is definitely Greek Revival. The three styles in one building suggest that it might have been constructed when all three styles were popular, circa 1850
p. 243, David Eason of Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York, signed 21 May 1851, recorded 28 Jun 1853.
Money and use of land bordering W. S. Hinckley and James McClurg to my wife Margaret during her life. Land to son John and to daughter Mary Ann McClurg.
Codicil, signed 14 Jan 1853: $500 to my niece Rhoda Atwater who has lived with my family for years.
Executors: Joshua R. Babcock of Westfield
Witnesses to will and codicil: W. S. Hinckley and William Sexton, both of Westfield
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The first Sheriff of Chautauqua County, David Eason, was born in Northumberland County, Pa. on April 3, 1771. His father came to the colonies from Ireland. In 1805, David married in Washington, Pa. and that same year moved to Canadaway, N.Y. [Fredonia]. Within a year he and his wife relocated to what is today Westfield, N.Y.. His first public office was as justice of the peace for the Town of Chautauqua, which was then still part of Genesee County.
In 1811, on the organization of the county, he was appointed Chautauqua County Sheriff, which office he held four years. The only property he was obliged to sell during this time was one horse; nor did he take a man to jail for debt. He suspected and arrested two horse thieves, and took them to Batavia jail, the owners residing east of Buffalo.
In 1813 and 1814, he took the assessment of the county for a United States direct tax and found most of the people to be generally poor.
In 1821, he was a candidate for the New York State Assembly. Eason was initially declared the winner. But his opponent had reportedly received some informal votes, which, if allowed to him, would give him the majority. Eason, believing the votes should count, surrendered the seat. In 1823 and 1824, he would served as a member of the New York State Senate. After the expiration of term, he retired to his farm in Westfield. Eason died at his home on April 8, 1853 at the age of 82.
Eason House, 97 S. Portage Street
The Eason House stands on the site of a log cabin built by pioneer David Eason when he came to Westfield in 1808. The house is an example of Eclectic Architecture because its design is a blend of several different styles. The steep roof with the central gable and window with pointed arch suggests Gothic Revival. The brackets under the wide eaves are Italianate in flavor. The doorway is definitely Greek Revival. The three styles in one building suggest that it might have been constructed when all three styles were popular, circa 1850
p. 243, David Eason of Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York, signed 21 May 1851, recorded 28 Jun 1853.
Money and use of land bordering W. S. Hinckley and James McClurg to my wife Margaret during her life. Land to son John and to daughter Mary Ann McClurg.
Codicil, signed 14 Jan 1853: $500 to my niece Rhoda Atwater who has lived with my family for years.
Executors: Joshua R. Babcock of Westfield
Witnesses to will and codicil: W. S. Hinckley and William Sexton, both of Westfield
.
Son of John EASON who was born in Ireland, 1741 came to America when he was 2 yrs old, died in Washington, Lycoming Co PA in his 91st yr
The first Sheriff of Chautauqua County, David Eason, was born in Northumberland County, Pa. on April 3, 1771. His father came to the colonies from Ireland. In 1805, David married in Washington, Pa. and that same year moved to Canadaway, N.Y. [Fredonia]. Within a year he and his wife relocated to what is today Westfield, N.Y.. His first public office was as justice of the peace for the Town of Chautauqua, which was then still part of Genesee County.
In 1811, on the organization of the county, he was appointed Chautauqua County Sheriff, which office he held four years. The only property he was obliged to sell during this time was one horse; nor did he take a man to jail for debt. He suspected and arrested two horse thieves, and took them to Batavia jail, the owners residing east of Buffalo.
In 1813 and 1814, he took the assessment of the county for a United States direct tax and found most of the people to be generally poor.
In 1821, he was a candidate for the New York State Assembly. Eason was initially declared the winner. But his opponent had reportedly received some informal votes, which, if allowed to him, would give him the majority. Eason, believing the votes should count, surrendered the seat. In 1823 and 1824, he would served as a member of the New York State Senate. After the expiration of term, he retired to his farm in Westfield. Eason died at his home on April 8, 1853 at the age of 82.
Eason House, 97 S. Portage Street
The Eason House stands on the site of a log cabin built by pioneer David Eason when he came to Westfield in 1808. The house is an example of Eclectic Architecture because its design is a blend of several different styles. The steep roof with the central gable and window with pointed arch suggests Gothic Revival. The brackets under the wide eaves are Italianate in flavor. The doorway is definitely Greek Revival. The three styles in one building suggest that it might have been constructed when all three styles were popular, circa 1850
p. 243, David Eason of Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York, signed 21 May 1851, recorded 28 Jun 1853.
Money and use of land bordering W. S. Hinckley and James McClurg to my wife Margaret during her life. Land to son John and to daughter Mary Ann McClurg.
Codicil, signed 14 Jan 1853: $500 to my niece Rhoda Atwater who has lived with my family for years.
Executors: Joshua R. Babcock of Westfield
Witnesses to will and codicil: W. S. Hinckley and William Sexton, both of Westfield
.
The first Sheriff of Chautauqua County, David Eason, was born in Northumberland County, Pa. on April 3, 1771. His father came to the colonies from Ireland. In 1805, David married in Washington, Pa. and that same year moved to Canadaway, N.Y. [Fredonia]. Within a year he and his wife relocated to what is today Westfield, N.Y.. His first public office was as justice of the peace for the Town of Chautauqua, which was then still part of Genesee County.
In 1811, on the organization of the county, he was appointed Chautauqua County Sheriff, which office he held four years. The only property he was obliged to sell during this time was one horse; nor did he take a man to jail for debt. He suspected and arrested two horse thieves, and took them to Batavia jail, the owners residing east of Buffalo.
In 1813 and 1814, he took the assessment of the county for a United States direct tax and found most of the people to be generally poor.
In 1821, he was a candidate for the New York State Assembly. Eason was initially declared the winner. But his opponent had reportedly received some informal votes, which, if allowed to him, would give him the majority. Eason, believing the votes should count, surrendered the seat. In 1823 and 1824, he would served as a member of the New York State Senate. After the expiration of term, he retired to his farm in Westfield. Eason died at his home on April 8, 1853 at the age of 82.
Eason House, 97 S. Portage Street
The Eason House stands on the site of a log cabin built by pioneer David Eason when he came to Westfield in 1808. The house is an example of Eclectic Architecture because its design is a blend of several different styles. The steep roof with the central gable and window with pointed arch suggests Gothic Revival. The brackets under the wide eaves are Italianate in flavor. The doorway is definitely Greek Revival. The three styles in one building suggest that it might have been constructed when all three styles were popular, circa 1850
p. 243, David Eason of Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York, signed 21 May 1851, recorded 28 Jun 1853.
Money and use of land bordering W. S. Hinckley and James McClurg to my wife Margaret during her life. Land to son John and to daughter Mary Ann McClurg.
Codicil, signed 14 Jan 1853: $500 to my niece Rhoda Atwater who has lived with my family for years.
Executors: Joshua R. Babcock of Westfield
Witnesses to will and codicil: W. S. Hinckley and William Sexton, both of Westfield
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