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Botsford, Dr. Llewellyn T., Colton, was born in Canton, May 27, 1852, a son of Cyrenus Z., a native of Lewis
county, N. Y., born in 1813, who settled about 1830 in Canton and was there educated. In early life he was turnkey
of the jail at Canton and attended school, later he followed teaching. He was thrice married, his last wife being
Aurilla King, of Canton, and soon after his marriage he moved on the farm where he now lives, He is a Republican,
and was a Prominent member of the Union League. He had three children; Elizabeth, wife of William H. Lewis, of
West Potsdam; Jen nie, wife of Adeibert C. Clark, of North Russell; and Llewellyn T. The latter attended the public
schools and Canton Academy, and after reaching his majority he worked on a farm and taught school to earn funds
to continue his education. He then entered St. Lawrence University, remaining two years, then began the study of
medicine with Sanford S. Hoag, of Canton. He spent one year in the medical department of Burlington (Vt.) University,
and graduated from the New York Homeopathic Medical College in 1878. Since this, with the exception of three years
in Canton, he has had a successful practice in Colton. In 1880 Dr. Botsford married Jennie Potter, daughter of
Pelopides Potter, of Colton, and they had three children : Lelon P., Julia G. and Millie R. Mrs. Botsford died
December 10, 1890. Dr. Botsford is a Republican, and has served several years as health officer, coroner for six
years. and was one of the Board of Education three years. he is a member of High Falls Lodge No. 428, F. &
A. M., and he and family attend the Episcopal Church.
FROM:
Our County and it's people
A memorial record of St. Lawrence County, New York
Edited by: Gates Curtis
The Boston History Co., Publishers 1894
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