David E Dodge is a native of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, New York and in the spring of 1856 came to Fulton from Syracuse, New York, and made Fulton his home ever since. He was a merchant in Fulton for a Iong time, and then retired, but commenced business again about two years ago, his present store being on the corner of Cherry and River streets. He was a Trustee and Street Commissioner during the time Fulton was a village, and after it became a city was Alderman in 1859 and ‘60, and again in 1868 and ‘69. In 1863 he was Mayor of the city. He has also held township offices at various times, and in 1874 was elected Coroner of the county.
Bent-Wilson 1877 Pg 190
