Samuel Albertson is a farmer on section 14, Sterling Township, where he settled in September 1841 on a portion of the land included in a claim made by his twin brothers, John J. and Isaac H. Albertson in 1835, the second year in which settlements were made in the township. Their father and mother, Joseph and Elizabeth (Ham) Albertson, were natives of Dutchess Co NY whence they removed to Monroe County NY. They continued to reside there during the remainder of their lives. They had a family of ten children, who lived to mature life, and were named Frederick, Isaac and John (Twins), David, Daniel, Jane, Maria, Phebe, Samuel and Willet.
Mr. Albertson was born in Dutchess NY Jan. 18, 1818. He was under the authority of his parents until he was 21 years of age and attended school until he was 16. He then took charge of his father's farm one year, after which he came to Whiteside County, whither his brothers had come six years before. The farm, of which he has since been the owner, contains a mineral spring, which is visited by many people during the summer season. It is known as the
"Woodlawn Mineral Spring," and is highly esteemed for its curative properties. It is located about two miles east of the city of Sterling, and has become quite popular. It is in a grove, and accommodations for guests have been constructed in the way of bath-houses and othe buildins. The farm of Mr. Albertson contains 135 cres of which 90 acres are under tillage.
He was married Nov. 5, 1839 at Rochester NY to Hannah DeGarmo. Her parents, Elias and Clemma (Powell) DeGarmo were quakers and were born in Dutches Co NY. They died in Monroe County. Their children were eight in number, and were named, John, Lydia, Mary Ann, Hanna, Rufus, Peter and Jane. Mrs. Albertson was born July 6, 1819 in Ulster Co NY. To her and her husband three children were born; Harriet J., Arthur and Ella M., only one of whom survives. Arthur died june 6, 1868, when he was 24 years and six months old; Ella died Aug. 22, 1878; she was 27 years old, and the wife of John E. Woodyatt. She left three children, Arthur, Gracie and Lulu M. Mr. Albertson is a Republican the family were believers in the Quaker doctrines preached by George Fox.
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