Newell Family –

John Newell came from the East with his family to Lower Sheshequin, 1784-'85. He purchased lot No. 11 in Claverack, Connecticut title, a part of which he sold to Joseph Salisbury, the balance being held by his son, Abel. Mr. Newell and his wife, Hannah, were early members of the first church organization, formed at Wysox. In 1790 his family consisted of six males and four females. His eldest children were: Abel, Josiah, John and Polly. In 1799 Mr. Newell and his sons, except Abel, who remained in Sheshequin, removed to the headwaters of Lycoming Creek, across the county line.

Polly married Samuel Rutty of Sugar Creek and moved to Canton Township.

Josiah married, 1793, Lydia Ogden and had the following children: John, Josiah, William, Jared, Joseph, Margaret (Mrs. Joseph Gruver), Millie (Mrs. Crandle) and Lydia (Mrs. John Rouse).

Abel Newell remained upon the homestead, where he died April 9, 1837, aged 78 years. He married Sally, daughter of Ethan Wilcox, who had a son killed at the battle of Wyoming. She died April 6, 1831, aged 74 years. Their children were: Stephen, Hezekiah, Hannah, Elisha, Samuel, Roba, Lucy and Benjamin.

Stephen married Catherine Cole, inherited the homestead, which he occupied until his death, 1885. Their children were: David, John, Sally (Mrs. William Skinner), Catherine (Mrs. Joseph Keegan), William, Sylvia (Mrs. George Frink), George, Mary (Mrs. Ransom Horton) and Elisha J.

Hezekiah married Sally, daughter of Henry Tuttle of Wysox. Children: Henry, Abel, Beecher, Lyman, Warren, Mary (Mrs. Reuben Bennett), Abbie (Mrs. William A. Pierce).

Elisha married Anna, daughter of John Post, removed West and died at Hale, Iowa.

Samuel married and settled in Potter County, Pa.

Hannah married David Horton, reared a large family, died in 1875, aged 81 years.

Roba married Peter Barnard, died in Sheshequin.

Lucy married Elisha Forbes, died in Sheshequin.

Benjamin lived and died in Sheshequin.