Peter Bleau (Elder) & Julia Dumas (Dumont)

Pierre BLEAU (Elder)

Birth 10 Dec 1799, Great Chazy, Clinton County, New York

Christen 12 Jun 1800, Lacadie, Québec, Canada Age: <1

Death 17 Apr 1870, Ellenburg, Clinton County, New York Age: 70

Burial Star Cemetery, Ellenburg, Clinton County, New York

Occupation Farmer

Father Pierre BLEAU (1767-)

Mother Theotiste PAULINT (~1774-)

Marriage 14 May 1825, Probably Coopersville, Clinton County, New York

Spouse Julia DUMAS/DUMONT

Birth 22 Mar 1809, New York

Death abt 1881, New York Age: 71

Burial Star Cemetery, Ellenburg, Clinton County, New York

Children

1 F Julia M. BLOW

Birth 23 Mar 1826, Champlain, Clinton County, New York

Christen 17 Mar 1827, Napierville, Québec, Canada Age: <1

Death 3 Mar 1903, Ellenburg, Clinton County, New York Age: 76

Burial 5 Mar 1903, St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Clinton County, New York

Spouse Louis BELL

2 M Peter E. BLOW

Birth 22 Jan 1828, Champlain, Clinton County, New York

Death 29 May 1911, Buckley, Washington Age: 83

Burial Buckley Cemetery, Buckley, Washington

Spouse Marguerite E. DUMAS

Spouse Celia ALEXANDER

3 F Sophia L. BLOW

Birth 7 Jun 1830, Champlain, Clinton County, New York

Spouse Nelson HAFF

4 M Anthony S. BLOW

Birth 22 Aug 1832, Champlain, Clinton County, New York

Death 25 Jan 1836, Champlain, Clinton County, New York Age: 3

5 M William Henry BLOW

Birth 28 Feb 1835, Champlain, Clinton County, New York

Death 30 Jun 1921, Eastport, Antrim County, Michigan Age: 86

Burial 2 Jul 1921, Lakeview Cemetery, Eastport, Michigan

Occupation Farmer

Spouse Hannah Adelia WALLIS

6 M David L. BLOW

Birth 27 Apr 1837, Champlain, Clinton County, New York

Death 7 Sep 1911, Bellmont, Franklin County, New York Age: 74

Burial Star Cemetery, Ellenburg, Clinton County, New York

Spouse Amelia Fannie HAWKSBY

7 M Jean Baptiste BLOW

Birth 27 Aug 1839, Champlain, Clinton County, New York

Death 1927 Age: 87

Burial Riverside Cemetery, Ellenburg Center New York

Spouse Sophia STOCKDELL

8 M Joseph Robert BLOW

Birth 28 Sep 1840, Champlain, Clinton County, New York

Spouse Sylvia ________

9 M Moise (Moses) Philippe BLOW

Birth 7 Oct 1843, Coopersville, Clinton Co., New York

Christen 2 Feb 1845, Coopersville, Clinton County, New York Age: 1

Spouse Julia A. HARTFORD

10 M Victor Benjamin BLOW

Birth 24 Aug 1845, Coopersville, Clinton Co., New York

Christen 19 Jul 1847, Coopersville, Clinton County, New York Age: 1

Death 29 Jun 1851 Age: 5

Burial Star Cemetery, Ellenburg, Clinton County, New York

11 F Marie Theotiste BLOW

Birth 5 Feb 1847, Coopersville, Clinton Co., New York

Christen 6 Jul 1847, Coopersville, Clinton County, New York

Spouse Joseph H. MYERS

12 M Edouard Samuel BLOW

Birth 6 Apr 1849, Coopersville, Clinton Co., New York

Christen 15 Jul 1849, Coopersville, Clinton County, New York

Spouse Amanda M. SILVER

13 F Amelia M. BLOW

Birth 21 Jul 1851, Ellenburg, Clinton County, New York

Spouse Levi HOLT

14 F Cornelia D. BLOW

Birth 5 Apr 1853

Notes for Pierre BLEAU (Elder)

Birth record: BLEAU, Pierre: Born to Pierre and Theotiste Quottard/Cottard, laborer at Great Chazy. Godparents were Paul Phaneuf and Theotiste Gottard, maternal grandmother.

The Star Cemetery stone reads:
Peter Blow
Died Apr. 17, 1870
Aged 70 yrs. 5 mo.

The 1830 Federal Census for the Town of Champlain lists the following:
p. 335-Peter Blow, Jr.
1 male 1-5
1 male 30-40
2 females 1-5
1 female 20-30

The 1840 Federal Census for the Town of Champlain lists the following:
p. 235: Peter Blow
2 males 0-5
1 male 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 male 40-50
1 female 5-10
1 female 15-20
1 female 30-40
1 engaged in agriculture
2 cannot read and write

The 1850 Federal Census for Ellenburg, Clinton County, NY lists the following:
Peter Blow 51 born in NY farmer Real Estate worth $500
Julia 40 NY
Sophia 20 NY
Peter 22 NY
Wm. H. 15 NY
David L. 13 NY
John 11 NY
Robert 9 NY
Moses 7 NY
Benjamin 5 NY
Mary 4 NY
Samue l1 NY

The 1860 Federal Census for Ellenburg, Clinton County, NY lists the following;
Peter Blow 60, farmer Real Estate worth $3,000 Personal Estate worth $955 born in NY
Julia 50
William H. 25 PE $300
David L. 23 PE $260
John B. 20
Joseph R. 19
Phillip 15
Samuel E. 11
Sophia T. 29
May 13
Amelia 10
Cornelia 7

Notes for Julia DUMAS/DUMONT

Julia was listed living with her son Henry in the 1880 Federal Census. It also said that both of her parents were born in France.

Notes for Peter E. (Child 2)

Peter E. Blow, of Ellenburg, served in the Civil War in Company K, 153rd New York Regiment.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THIRD REGIMENT OF INFANTRY.

Colonel William T. Miller, succeeded, September 5, 1862, by Col. Duncan McMartin, received authority, August 23, 1862, to recruit this regiment in the then 15th Senatorial District of the State; it was organized at Fonda, and there mustered in the service of the United States for three years October 17 and 18, 1862. The regiment orgainizing, under orders dated September 17, 1862, at Plattsburg under the command of Col. Thomas A. Armstrong, was consolidated with this regiment October 8, 1862.

The companies were recruited principally: A at Johnstown; B at Mohawk, Palatine and Root; C at Glen, Florida, Root and Charleston; D at Johnstown and Mayfield; E at Minden and St. Johnsville; F at Ephratah, Canajoharie, Oppenheim, Clifton Park, and Lassellsville; G at Mooers, Altona, Essex and Plattsburg; H at Greefield, Mlton, Galway, Clifton Park, Ballston Spa, Moreau, Root and Wilson; I at Champlain, Chesterfield, Plattsburh and AuSable; and K at Queensbury, Ellenburg, Altona and Mooers.

The regiment left the State October 18, 1862; it served in the defenses of Washington, in Abercrombie’s Division, from October 25, 1861; in Casey’s divions 22d Corps, from February 1863; in the Department of the Gulf and 1st Brigade, 1st Division, Army of the Shenandoah, from March, 1864; in the 2d Brigade, Dwight’s Division, at Washington, D. C, from April, 1865; in the Department of Georgia, from July, 1865, and , commanded by Lieut. Col. George H. McLaughlin, it was honorably discharged and mustered out October 2, 1865, at Savannah, Ga.

During its service the regiment lost by death, killed in action, 20 enlisted men; of wounds received in action, 1 officer, 20 enlisted men; of disease and other causes, 1 officer, 160 enlisted men; total, 2 officers, 200 enlisted men; aggregate 202; and it took part in the following engagements, etc:

1864
Red River Campaign, La. March 10 - May 22
Pleasant Hill April 9
Mansura May 16
Wahington, D. C. July 12-13
Opequon, Va. Sept. 19
Fisher’s Hill, Va. Sept. 22
Near Strasburg, Va. Oct. 14
Cedar Creek, Va. Oct. 19

Peter went to Michigan in the Fall of 1877.

Notes for William Henry (Child 5)

William enlisted in Co. D, 15th Volunteers of the N.Y. Cavalry on June 1, 1864 for three years as a private (He was 29 and still single at the time.) He mustered in at Plattsburgh.

From the big black book, Northern Michigan Pioneers, published 1902

William H. Blow, Northern Mi. Pioneer Book
In some of the bloodiest battles for which the great Civil war was
noted, the subject of this sketch proved his loyalty to the government he
loved so well, and in the pursuits of peace he has been as devoted to
the public welfare, not only furthering his own interests, but by his
example and influence benefiting the community and advancing its standard of citizenship.

Wm. H. Blow, now resides in Banks Twp. Antrim Co. Michigan and is a
native of Champlain N.Y. where he was born on Feb. 28, 1835. He is the
son of Peter and Julia (Dumas) Blow, who though natives of N.Y.,
were of French ancestry. The father, who was a farmer, spent most of his life and died in N.Y.

The subject of this sketch, received a good common-school education and spent his early years in his native state. Upon attaining mature years he began to speculate in live stock, wool etc. in which he was fairly successful, and while living there he was almost continually an occupant of public office, having been assessor for six years. While the dark clouds of rebellion hovered over this fair land in the early sixties Mr. Blow evinced his patriotism by enlisting in company D, Fifteenth New York Cavalry, and was first assigned to duty in the Shenandoah Valley and there after saw much ardous service, being present at the surrender of General Lee's army.

He was honorably discharged in 1865, after two years and two months of severe service, and then took part in the grand review at Washington. He then returned to his New York home, where he remained until 1884, when he came to Antrim county, Michigan and bought seventy acres of land, which was but partly cleared and on which he at once went to work to put it in shape for cultivation. He has since been successfully engaged here in general agriculture and has met with uniform success in the undertaking.

In 1872 Mr. Blow married Miss Adelia Wallis, the daughter of John and Rachael Wallis, of Canada. To them have been born four children Burton, Idella, Mabel and John. In politics Mr. Blow is a firm Republican, though in early life he was a Democrat. He served as justice of the peace for two years and also occupied several of the school offices. A man of strong convictions and honest purpose, he long occupied a leading place among the best citizens of the township and his advice and council are often sought by others. His pleasant home is the center of a large social circle and here a generous hospitality is always in evidence.

Wm. Henry's older brother Peter E. evidently was the first to go to Antrim County, Michigan.

Peter E. is in the 1880 census for Antrim County. Peter E. had about 100 acres of land across the road (hwy. 31) from the S. E. corner of Wm. Henry’s (abt. 72 acres), only a short distance from Lake Michigan in Banks township. Peter E.'s land was eventually split between his sons, with Newell having about 25 and Simeon having about 75 acres.

Antrim County records show Adelia buying their farm in Atwood, Michigan, Banks township (sec. 1- town 32- range 32) (about 72 acres) in April 1899 from a person named Payne. Adelia bought her first property in Eastport (Blk. 4-lots 5-6-7) in May 1914 from a person named Brown. Over the years she purchased a number of properties, some with Mabel’s name on them also. Wm. Henry never seemed to have the property in his name.

Part of the farm property was sold in March 1927 to a person named Bergy. The rest was sold to a person by the name of Madson in June 1935. They would sell 75 ft. of both the farm and the Eastport property to the state of Michigan for Highway 31 in Oct. 1928.

Evidently, they must have lived for some time in Charlevoix County before coming to Antrim County. Their son John was born in 1895 in Charlevoix.

From Biographical History of Northern Michigan (abt. 1905):

He was the son of Peter and Julia (Dumas) Blow from New York. French ancestry. Farmer. Held public office continually and was an assesssor for 6 years . He was in the Civil War CO D, 15th New York Cavalry. He went to the Shenandoah valley, was present at the surrender of Gen. Lee's army. Honorably discharged. Left N.Y. in 1884. Headed for MI. bought 70 acres. In 1872 he married Adelia Wallace, dt. of John and Rachael Wallace of Canada. They had 4 kids. Burton, Idela, Mabel and John. Republican. Justice of the Peace and involved with the schools.

This note was received from Bud Arnold, an ex-Eastport resident:

Recently I came across a letter written by an old resident of Eastport to my mother, back in 1978, discussing the various folks who had been members of the Eastport Baptist Church many years ago. In it I found the following:

"Wm. Henry Blow and wife, Hannah, came from the Lake Champlain country of New York state to a farm north of Atwood. Late in life when their children were grown, they left their farm and the Atwood Methodist church at Atwood and came to the church at Eastport. Only Mrs. Blow joined here. He was a loud voiced ex-soldier. She was a dear, sweet woman. Only the daughter, Mabel, lives there now."

There are some discrepensies in the name of his mother. His death certificate shows Julia Druneas as mother. Mabels Bible shows his mothers name as Dumont.

There are two unmarked gravestones at the famly plot of william and Adelia, which may have been two children tha died at birth. Mabel Blow is also buried in this family plot.

W. H. BLOW DEAD AT EASTPORT
Was 86 Years Old and a Pioneer Resident

William Henry Blow died at his home in Eastport Thursday, June 30 from apoplexy.

Mr. Blow at the time of his death was 86 years of age and had resided in this vicinity for 35 years, coming here from Ellenburg, Clinton County, New York.

Deceased is survived by his widow and four children, two sons, Burton W. Blow of Winetka, Ill., and John Blow of Rock Springs, Wyo.; and two daughters, Mrs. David Furst and Miss Mable Blow of this city. He was a member of the G. A. R. having served through two years of the Civil war.

The funeral was held Saturday, July 2, from the Eastport church at 2:30 p. m. Interment in Lakeview cemetery at Eastport.

William H. Blow was born at Champlain, New York February 28th 1835, died June 30th 1921, enlisted the thirty first day of December 1863 and served for the remainder of the war in Company D 15th New York Cavalry. There were 12 children in his fathers family and there were five brothers in the Civil War.

He was married to Hannah A. Wallis November 20th 1872 at Ellenburg, New York and moved from there to Michigan 25 years ago. Of this union there were a family of four children which are all living, Burton W. Blow, Sarah I. Blow, Mabel A. Blow, and John A. Blow.

Description from Pension Declaration: five feet seven inches tall, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes. Moved to Michigan 2 May 1886.

BLOW, WILLIAM H.—Aged, 28 years. Enlisted, December 26, 1863, at Mooers; mustered in as private, Co. D,(15th Cavalry) December 28, 1863, to serve three years; transferred to Co. D. Second Provisional Cavalry, June 17 1865.

Enlisted in the 15th Volunteers of the N. Y. Cavalry on Jun. 1, 1864 for 3 yrs. as a private (he was 29 and still single at the time.) Mustered in at Plattsburgh. There are 2 unmarked gravestones at the family plot ot William and Adelia which may have been 2 children that died at birth. Mabel Blow is also buried in this family plot. His death certificate shows Julia Druneas as his mother, which could well be Dumas in poor handwriting.

Notes for David L. (Child 6)

BLOW, DAVID L.: Civil War. He served first in the 96th New York Regiment, Co. A and re-enlisted in the 15th New York Cavalry. Age 27 years. Enlisted, September 29, 1864, at Burke; Mustered in as private, Co. D, September 29, 1864, to serve one year; mustered out June 9, 1865, at Alexandria, VA., under General Order No. 83, etc.

He served in the military during war time 1860's in Civil War. He corresponded with General Grant & named one of his children Grant after the General according to Marjorie Blow Royal. We own the tintype of David Blow.

On 1/9/97 Dorance Blow told us this story about a war experience David had. His father Lewis Grant told it to him. One night it was very dark and raining. David was on "picket duty" as a sentry. He was sitting on a horse that he liked very much. He was just thinking that he would like to buy the horse if the government would sell it to him. Just then, a bullet shot out past his leg and entered the horses chest. The horse was shot out from under him. He rolled down a hill and hid in the underbrush as enemy soldiers looked for him. He kept very quiet and was not found. David Blow mustered into service as a private on the 17th day of November 1861 at Plattsburgh NY in Company A, 96 Regiment of New York Volunteers. He was enlisted by Capt. Lockaby in Ellenburg(h) New York at the age of 24. He was 5 feet 6 inches high, fair complexion, grey eyes, auburn hair and his occupation when enlisted was a farmer. In January of 1862, David became ill with "varioloid?". He contracted a disease of the throat and lungs. When marching from Depot in Washington D.C. to Camp on Meridan Hill he slipped and caused a hernia on his left side of abdomen on or about March 2, 1862. He was eventually discharged Corporal April 9, 1862 for disability. He reinlisted in the same Company and Regiment and was Honorably discharged after the completion of the second enlistment. His wife was granted a pension under certificate number 179407. Another paper from the family states that David reenlisted in the 15th NY Cav. from Ellenburg NY. He was wounded in Chancellorsville. Family legend tells of correspondence between General Grant and David Blow. He did name one of his children Lincoln, and another was called Grant. After the war, David L. received land in Franklin County and moved to the Chateaugay Lake area about 1865.

He received a disability discharge April 25, 1862. David Lewis Blow’s Certificate For Disability For Discharge reads in part:

ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY FOR DISCHARGE

Pri David L Blow of Captain Lockaby Company A of the 96 Regiment of N.Y. Vols was enlisted by Capt. Lockaby of the 96 Regiment of N.Y. Vols at Ellenburg on the 24 day of Oct. 1861, to serve three years; he was born in Champlain in the State of N.Y., is 24 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, Fair complexion, grey eyes, Auburn hair, and by occupation when enlisted a Farmer. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 42, days

I certify, that I have carefully examined the said David L. Blow of Captain Lockaby Company, and find incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of Several Physical Disability

W. F. Marsh Surgn Pa Cavly N. D. Stewart
G. D. KnightSurg 91st P. ?.
Exam Board

His pension application of 4th day of Sept. 1875 reads in part:

David L. Blow aged 38 years, a resident of Ellenburg, County of Clinton, State of New York, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical David L. Blow, who (1) enlisted in Captain Lockerby’s Company "A", 96th Regiment NY Vols at Plattsburgh, on the 7th day November 1861, and was honorably discharged at Washington on the 24 day of April 1862;....that while in service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, he received the following disability, to wit: (2) he contracted disease of the lungs & throat at Plattsburgh, NY from exposure on the ice drilling after _____ on or about Feb 18/19 1862, that in marching from Depot in Washington D. C. to Camp on Meridan Hills on or about March 19, 1862 he slipped & caused Hernia on left Side of abdomen.

That he was treated in General Hospital at Washington (He thinks Mt. Pleasant) from March 8th to date of his discharge.

That since leaving the said service, this applicant has resided in the town of Ellenburg & Belmont in the State of NY, and his occupation has been Farming & Carpenter & Joiner, that prior to his entry into the service above-named, he was a man of good sound physical health, being when enrolled, a Farmer; that now he is wholly disabled from obtaining his subsistence from manual labor in consequence of his above-named injuries received in the service of the United States; that he makes declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States by reason of the disabilities above stated.....

A document from the Adjutant General’s Office reads in part:

On the Muster Roll of Co. ‘A’, of 96th Regiment, from Enrollment to April 12th 1862, he is reported absent Sick and left in Hospital at Washington “since Mar. 28”. Present on Roll of Co. dated Feb. 2/62. Co. left Washington for Alexandria. March 10/62, and was near Newport New, Va. April 12/62. “Discharged April 25, 1862 for Disability.”

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David Blow
Enlisted as a Corporal on 24 October 1861 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company A, 96th Infantry Regiment New York on 17 November 1861.
Received a disability discharge Company A, 96th Infantry Regiment New York on 09 April 1862 in Washington, DC

The Star Cemetery stone reads:
David L. Blow
1837 - 1911
Amelia (Hoxby) Blow
1867 - 1926
Sarah J. Blow
1867 - 1870

Notes for Jean Baptiste (Child 7)

George Blow, age 12, was living with him in 1870.

Notes for Joseph Robert (Child 8)

BLOW, JOSEPH R.: Age 23 years. Enlisted, October 1, 1864, at Burke; mustered in as private, Co. D, October 1, 1864, to serve one year; transferred to Co. D. Second Provisional Cavalry, June 17, 1865; mustered out as of Co. D., Fifteenth New York Cavalry, August 3, 1865 at Elmira, N. Y., under General Order No. 77.

Notes for Moise (Moses) Philippe (Child 9)

Moses P. Blow, of Ellenburg, New York, served in the Civil War in the16th New York Cavalry.

Notes for Victor Benjamin (Child 10)

Star Cemetery stone reads:
Victor B.
Son of Peter & Julia Blow
Age 6 yrs.

Notes for Edouard Samuel (Child 12)

They lived in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York.

Notes for Amelia M. (Child 13)

The 1900 census said that she had three children.

Notes for Cornelia D. (Child 14)

Cornelia appears in the 1870 census, age 17

Last Modified 10 Nov 2004

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Blow Family History, compiled by Maren Dodge Miles

1920-21

Chateaugay Lake

Archie Blow and Joseph Jost, of the United States Navy, who have been the guests of Lincoln Blow and family for the past two weeks, left for New York last Friday.

Bannerhouse

Miss Gladys Blow and sister Myra have been quite ill for the past week are on the gain.

Chateaugay Lake

Archie Blow returned from New York U. S. Navy station on Saturday for a furlough, to spend a few days with his grandmother, Mrs. David Blow.

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Blow, who have been visiting with relatives near Montreal for the past few weeks, returned to their home at Lower Chateaugay Lake.

Chateaugay Lake

Archie Blow, of the United States Navy, is home on a short furlough.

William Blow sold five calves last Friday for which he received $60.

Chateaugay Lake

William Blow is confined to home with a severe attack of asthma.

Archie Blow, of the U. S. N., who has been home on thirty days furlough, went to Plattsburgh Tuesday.

Mrs. Amelia Blow of Lower Chateaugay Lake is visiting with relatives at Ellenburgh Center.

Ellenburgh Center

Mr. and Mrs. James Blow have a new baby born July 13th. His name is Marshall James.

Oct. 7, 1921

Chateaugay Lake

The school at the Forge has been closed for two weeks on account of potato digging.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lyster, of Richmond, Que., are the quests of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Blow of Lower Chateaugay Lake.

Nov. 11, 1921

Town of Ellenburgh

Picture of James J. Blow

Elected supervisor on the Democratic ticket in the town of Ellenburgh at the election held Nov. 8, 1921.

Town of Ellenburgh

The Democrats of the town of Ellenburgh feel highly elated in the election of two candidates for principal office, that of supervisor and town superintendent of highways. James J. Blow was the successful candidate for supervisor, and his victory in a strong Republican town is noteworthy. In Mr. Blow's own district he received a majority of 145, and this attests in no uncertain manner that he must have many Republican as well as Democratic friends and well-wishers. John Dumont was elected town superintendent of highways, while the balance of the ticket went Republican. The friends of Mr. Blow and Mr. Dumont are congratulating them upon their splendid achievements.

Dec. 2, 1921

Twenty five years ago

Week of Dec. 11, 1896: The bazaar under the auspices of the ladies of the M. E. Church opened Wednesday at Cantwell Hall.

Chateaugay Lake

William Blow is confined to his home with a severe attack of asthma

Jan. 6, 1922

Chateaugay Lake

Christmas exercises at the M.E. Church included: Recitation - Christmas Everywhere, Charles Blow; Recitation - Caught, Marjorie LaPoint; Recitation - The Gladdest Boy, Guy Coolidge.

Bannerhouse

Ralph Bellows and Archie Blow left Thursday of this week for Detroit, Mich., to attend an automobile school.

June 23, 1922

Chateaugay Lake

Lightening struck John Blow's barn floor during the electrical storm last Saturday morning. The electric current came through the barn doors which were open at the time. Starting a blaze on the floor, which was extinguished by the neighbors before much damage was done to the building.

Oct 6, 1922

Ellenburgh Center

Mrs. P. Hill, of Chateaugay, will be at J. J. Blow's store nest Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11 and 12, when she will display a fine line of fall millinery. She will be in readiness to do trimming and will also have a line of trimmed hats in readiness. The ladies are invited to call and inspect the goods.

Oct. 20, 1922

Chateaugay Lake

John Blow was business caller in Malone Monday.

Nov. 17, 1922

Chateaugay Lake

John Blow and family and Truman Bellows were business callers in Malone last Saturday.

Dec. 8, 1922

Chateaugay Lake

Grant S. Blow, who was drawn on the jury, is attending the Franklin County Court which is being held in the Court House in Malone.

Merrit Blow cut his right foot quite badly with an axe while limbing out a tree in William Speare's woods one day recently.

Ellenburgh West Hill

Merritt Blow had the misfortune to cut his foot quite badly while working in the woods.

Dec. 22, 1922

Chateaugay Lake

The following program will be rendered at the school his Friday afternoon: Quotations - Dorence Blow, Millard Douglas, Maurice Blow, David Blow; Song - Jolly Old Santa Claus, Millard Douglas; Dialogue - Xmas Candles, Marjorie Douglas, Mildred LaPoint, Florence Percy and others; Recitation - The Story of Christmas, John LaPoint; Dialogue - Christmas Land, Marjorie Douglas and others; Recitation - A Stitch in Time, Marjorie LaPoint; Recitation - Christmas Day, Kenneth Blow; Recitation - Two Little Stockings, Marjorie LaPoint; Dialogue - Santa Calls the Roll, Emerson Blow, Kenneth Blow, Marjorie LaPoint, and others; Recitation - Santa Claus in Moracco, Charles Blow. Teachers - Mrs. Estella B. Miles, Mrs. Florence T. Douglas.

Jan. 5, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Green and daughter Hester, and Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Blow, of this vicinity, spent New Years with relatives near Lyon Mountain.

Mrs. Amelia Blow, who is nearly 81 years of age, has knit 27 pairs of woolen socks and mittens since early in the fall, besides doing her household duties for a family of four. She also pieced and tied several quilts during the past summer.

Jan. 19, 1923

Ellenburgh West Hill

Merritt Blow made a trip to Lyon Mountain Friday of last week.

Chateaugay Lake

Raymond Blow, of this place, who has been in the Tupper Lake Hospital for the past few weeks, returned home recently. The young man had his right elbow dislocated and other places on his arm and shoulder badly injured by falling from an automobile at that place about three months ago. He was taken to the hospital for medical treatment after the accident occurred. Mr. Blow will not be able to use his arm for some time yet.

Feb. 2, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

The young people of this place and vicinity are holding evening parties occasionally near John Blows, where they enjoy themselves dancing and skating on the ice.

Brainardsville

Two big trunks of the commercial traveler type, which arrived at Malone Junction during the past week, were so unusually heavy as to arouse the suspicions of customs men. When the trunks were opened seventy-two quarts of high grade whiskey and champagne were found. The trunks were brought to the Junction by a team. A warrent has been issued for a Utica man in connection with the case.

Feb. 9, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

The following pupils of District No. 1, of Belmont were perfect in attendance during the month of December: Marjorie LaPoint, Emerson Blow, Charles Blow Kenneth Blow. Estella B. Miles, teacher.

Feb. 23, 1923

Ellenburgh West Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Blow and daughter Catherine spent the first of the week at Lyon Mountain.

March 9, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

Mr. and Mrs. John Blow, of this place, were business callers on Malone last Friday.

March 23, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

The rapid thaw last Friday made the roads almost impassable in some places. John Blow, who conducts a grocery store in his home near the Narrows, left Malone Friday afternoon with a one horse load of groceries, but was unable to reach home with his load that day owing to the water he found in the road near William Otis's. Mr. Blow left his horse and load at Mr. Otis's over night and walked home, a distance of six miles.

Henry Garsaw has sold his farm containing 26 1/2 acres to William Blow. The farm is located one mile south of Brainardsville and adjoins Mr. Blow's place. Mr. Blow is now the owner of a good money making farm. Consideration $1500.

It is rumored that a number of cottages will be erected on the east side of the Narrows near John Blow's this year.

March, 1923

Many Buildings Planned

Numerous Summer Cottage Sites

Sold at Chateaugay Lake--A

Busy Season Promised

John Blow, who owned a tract of land on the Narrows at Chateaugay Lake,was in town Monday when he announced the sale of eight cottage sites on the east shore of the Narrows, the sales being made to Charles Coleman, of Troy, Leslie Collins of Chateaugay Lake, Mrs. Daniel Gillett of Thayers Corners, James Hoy of Brainardsville, H. A. Cook and H. C. Rodgers of Chateaugay, the latter including two lots in his purchase.

It is understood that plans are being made for the erection of cottages on these sites during the coming season, but whether all the purchasers will build this year has not been learned. Mr. Coleman has plans for a two-story cottage, 24 X 40 feet in size, with double piazzas on both sides of the structure. Sleeping porches will be included, and an attractive camp is contemplated. Leslie Collins has an order for the erection of a cottage on the site he just purchased and work on his will be started as soon as weather conditions will permit.

April 13, 1923

Ellenburgh West Hill

Merritt Blow has taken the farm of Albert Green and will work the same on shares the coming season, better known as the Thomas Cromp farm near Spruce Hill.


April 20,1923

Chateaugay lake

Daniel Genaway removed his family from the Bannerhouse district to the Forge last week. He moved in to a house owned by William Blow near Abner Percy's store. All mail now in his name should be addressed Chateaugay Lake, N. Y.

Albert Green has leased his farm and stock on shares to Merritt Blow for the ensuing year. The farm is located in West Ellenburgh and is in a good state of cultivation. The place contains 54 acres of valuable land.

May 4, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

William Blow is confined to his home with a hard cold and severe attack of asthma.

Friday, May 18, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

Kenneth, the eleven years old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Blow caught a speckled trout in the Thurber brook Sunday, which weighed almost two pounds.

Raymond Blow and Cecil Kirby planted 6,000 pine trees on the Kirby Bros., place near Brainardsville in two days last week.

June 1, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

Raymond Blow, of this place, is spending a few days in Malone.

Mrs. W. J. Hammond of Chateaugay spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Anna Kirby.

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Soper, Mrs. F. P. Soper and children called on Mrs. Anna Kirby Monday evening.

June 29, 1923

Rural Regents Examinations

Emerson Blow, Chateaugay Lake - Reading 85

July 6, 1923

Chateaugay Lake

Orlander Rounds of Brainardsville, has sold his wood lot to Lincoln Blow. The wood land is located near the Bannerhouse and contains about thirty acres . Consideration $550.

William Blow is confined to his home with a severe attack of asthma. His many friends are hoping that he will soon be restored to health.

August 17, 1923

Ellenburgh West Hill

Mrs. Alice LaPoint of Merrill is spending a few day at Merritt Blow's.

Carlton W. Blow

BLOW-At Chateaugay Lake, April 24, 1907, Carlton W. Blow, aged 36 years, nine months and twenty days.

Mrs. Laraby, Mrs. Baxter and Willie Blow were called home by the death of their brother, Carlton Blow.

David and Amelia Hawksby Blow

Inscription from David and Amelia's Bible

David Blow (1837-1911)

David Blow was mentioned by Merrill in "The Old Guide's Story", as already "being in the thick of it", i.e., the American Civil War.

David enlisted and served during 1861 in the 96th NY, Co. A. In 1880 he started to receive a $12 monthly military pension for an "injured abdomen", as well as for "disease of throat".

BLOW, DAVID L.: Civil War. He served first in the 96th New York Regiment, Co. A and re-enlisted in the 15th New York Cavalry. Age 27 years. Enlisted, September 29, 1864, at Burke; Mustered in as private, Co. D, September 29, 1864, to serve one year; mustered out June 9, 1865, at Alexandria, VA., under General Order No. 83, etc.

He received a disability discharge April 25, 1862. David Lewis Blow’s Certificate For Disability For Discharge reads in part:

ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY FOR DISCHARGE

Pri David L Blow of Captain Lockaby Company A of the 96 Regiment of N.Y. Vols was enlisted by Capt. Lockaby of the 96 Regiment of N.Y. Vols at Ellenburgh on the 24 day of Oct. 1861, to serve three years; he was born in Champlain in the State of N.Y., is 24 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, Fair complexion, grey eyes, Auburn hair, and by occupation when enlisted a Farmer. During the last two months said soldier has been unfit for duty 42, days

I certify, that I have carefully examined the said David L. Blow of Captain Lockaby Company, and find incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of Several Physical Disability

W. F. Marsh Surgn Pa Cavly N. D. Stewart
G. D. KnightSurg 91st P. ?.
Exam Board

His pension application of 4th day of Sept. 1875 reads in part:

David L. Blow aged 38 years, a resident of Ellenburgh, County of Clinton, State of New York, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical David L. Blow, who (1) enlisted in Captain Lockerby’s Company "A", 96th Regiment NY Vols at Plattsburgh, on the 7th day November 1861, and was honorably discharged at Washington on the 24 day of April 1862;....that while in service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, he received the following disability, to wit: (2) he contracted disease of the lungs & throat at Plattsburgh, NY from exposure on the ice drilling after _____ on or about Feb 18/19 1862, that in marching from Depot in Washington D. C. to Camp on Meridan Hills on or about March 19, 1862 he slipped & caused Hernia on left Side of abdomen.

That he was treated in General Hospital at Washington (He thinks Mt. Pleasant) from March 8th to date of his discharge.

That since leaving the said service, this applicant has resided in the town of Ellenburgh & Belmont in the State of NY, and his occupation has been Farming & Carpenter & Joiner, that prior to his entry into the service above-named, he was a man of good sound physical health, being when enrolled, a Farmer; that now he is wholly disabled from obtaining his subsistence from manual labor in consequence of his above-named injuries received in the service of the United States; that he makes declaration for the purpose of being placed on the invalid pension roll of the United States by reason of the disabilities above stated...

A document from the Adjutant General’s Office reads in part:

On the Muster Roll of Co. ‘A’, of 96th Regiment, from Enrollment to April 12th 1862, he is reported absent Sick and left in Hospital at Washington “since Mar. 28”. Present on Roll of Co. dated Feb. 2/62. Co. left Washington for Alexandria. March 10/62, and was near Newport New, Va. April 12/62. “Discharged April 25, 1862 for Disability.”

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David Blow
Enlisted as a Corporal on 24 October 1861 at the age of 24
Enlisted in Company A, 96th Infantry Regiment New York on 17 November 1861.
Received a disability discharge Company A, 96th Infantry Regiment New York on 09 April 1862 in Washington, DC

The Star Cemetery stone reads:
David L. Blow
1837 - 1911
Amelia (Hoxby) Blow
1867 - 1926
Sarah J. Blow
1867 - 1870

Amelia Fannie Hawksby Blow (1842-1926)

Amelia’s pension application reads in part:

I am the widow of David L. Blow the above named deceased soldier. We were married at the Methodist parsonage at Chateaugay N. Y. by the Rev. John H. Merritt, then Pastor of said Church, on the 2nd day of August 1863. There is no Church record in said Church previous to 1868. There is no one alive that I know that was present at our marriage. I have now the marriage certificate given to us by said minister at the time we married. We, the said soldier and myself, have since then lived together as Man and wife, never seperated, never parted except while he was in the U. S. Service, and were never divorced. Imediatly after our marriage we went to Iowa for one year, then Ellenburgh, Clinton County, N. Y. one year. Then to the town of Clinton, Clinton County, N. Y. for one year, then we moved here where we have resided until death parted us. I also swear that I am depending on a pension for a living.

1922—Mrs. Amelia Blow, who is nearly 81, has knit 27 pairs of woolen socks and mittens since early in the fall, besides doing her household duties for a family of four. She also has pieced and tied several quilts during the past summer.

Mrs. Amelia Blow, an aged and highly respected resident of this place was badly injured by falling last Friday morning. She was walking in the shed, attending to her household duties when she slipped and fell, striking her head on the sharp edge of a board inflicting a deep cut. Dr. Thurber was called and found after an examination that she was suffering from a bac scalp wound which required two stitches to close.

BANNERHOUSE--The sudden death of Mrs. David Blow, which occurred at her home on Monday, was learned with much sadness by the many friends of this estimable lady. Although in the 89th year of her age, she had always enjoyed good health, in fact only a few hours before the fatal summons she had been to the home of her son who resided in the nearby neighborhood. Returning home, she was suddenly stricken with heart trouble and expired within a short time.

Mrs. Blow had been a resident here for upwards of fifty-five years, and was much beloved by her neighbors and friends, who had learned to appreciate her many excellent traits of character.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Laraby, of Elizabethtown, and Mrs. John Miles, of Bannerhouse, and three sons, William, Lincoln and Grant, also of Bannerhouse.

Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon at the Chateaugay Lake church, Rev. L. E. Rose officiating.

Amelia and grandson Charles Blow (son of Lincoln Blow)

William Blow

William Blow died at his home at Chateaugay Lake on Monday at 5:30, June 7, 1926. The deceased was forty-nine years and fifteen days. After an illness of asthma for several years, the weary struggle ended. He fell into that deep and dreamless sleep that kissed down his eyelids still, to be opened again to the magnificance of a brither and happier home with His Heavenly Father. He bore with fortitude the pain, loving hands did all in human power to make comfortable the last sad hours. The hearts of all those who had teh pleasure of acquaintance of this good man, need to be sad, for to know him was to love him. Possessing a nature that was kind, amiable and sunny in the extreme. He was stricken down in the prime of life, full of hope and ambition.

This good husband and father leaves to mourn his loss, and kind and loving wife, five sons, Raymond, Carlton, Kenneth, Emerson and Maurice, two daughters, Marjorie and Arleen, also two brothers, Lincoln and Grant, of Chateaugay Lake, two sisters, Mrs. John Miles, of Chateaugay Lake, and Mrs. Joseph Laraby, of Elizabethtown.

He was a good friendly neighbor. He will be missed in his home. His family's loss will be his gain.

The funeral services took place from the Methodist church at Brainardsville at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. U. B. Grant, of Moira, a former pastor of Chateaugay Lake officiated, assisted by Rev. L. E. Rose. Interment was made in Brainardsville cemetary.