- HORACE B. MUNSEE, farmer, P.O. Wattsburg, was born in Herkimer Co., N.Y., Feb. 10, 1829. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and was twice wounded; he was a native of Kinderhook, N.Y.; married to, Matilda Worden. They came to this township in 1839. The mother departed this life in 1869, the father May 26, 1876. They were an industrious pioneer couple, respected by all. They left 6 children— Mrs. Salinda Burlingham; Harvey, in Venango Co.; Jackson A.; Peter, in Ogden, Utah; Franklin and Horace R. Our subject was brought up in this township and educated at the district schools. He was married, August 16, 1849, to Fannie, daughter of Gilbert Dailey, who died in 1862. His widow subsequently married Ira Boynton, and resides in this township. Mrs. Munsee is a native of Rensselaer Co., N.Y. Three children were born to this union— Salinda, deceased; Willard G., married to Carrie Johnson, and has 50 acres adjoining his father’s farm; Artemus B., deceased. Mr. Munsee is a citizen of integrity and influence. He is politically a Democrat.
Whitman, Benjamin, & N.W. Russell, History of Erie County, (Part 6). pp. 183-202.
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