Exploring Stone Walls


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He lies buried in his brother Lewis' lot in the Springrove Cemetery.

Louisa, born at Agawam, Dec. 6, 18[blank space], married Henry Appleton of Springfield, Mass, d. at the house of her sister Mrs. Mosely, in Philadelphia, September 9, 1843. Her husband d. at Springfield, Mass.
      They had two sons, viz: Edward W., born at Spring-field and Henry Julius.

Simeon Gallup, born at Agawam, September 18, 1818, removed to Philadelphia, in 18[blank space] , thence to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 18[blank space], thence to California 185[blank space].

Amos Worthington (5th generation) was the eldest of four brothers: Amos, Ambrose, Jonathan and Seth. He established himself in early life at Agawam, as a merchand dealt in New-York, Boston, Hartford, etc. About the year 1811, the « Agawam Cotton Factory company », was organised, on joint stock plan, for the manufacture of yarn coarse sheetings, etc.
      Amos became interested and was appointed agent for sales and purchases, of the stock and manufactures. Shortly afterwards the treaty of peace at Ghent was signed, and a rapid decline in value of all manufactures took place. After a few years of losing business, the Company closed, with the loss of about all their investments. Amos lost heavily.

      For a numbers of years afterward, Amos was the principal proprietor of a distillery which finally wound up with loss, and left him with his small store alone for occupation and support.
      In 1819 or 1820, he sold his stock of goods to Norman Warriner for lands in Champagne County, Ohio.
      Amos and his son Amos (2nd) in 1820, made the journey in their own waggon to visit the place with the view of occupation. The family objecting to the removal, Amos recommenced business in Agawam and there continued until about 1847, when with his wife and grandson




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