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- Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, March 31, 1892 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Dewey Childs Salisbury was born in Hamilton, Madison County, New York September 10, 1811. When thirteen years of age he moved to this town with his father's family. At the age of fourteen he was apprenticed to Luther Smith, owned a tannery on Mill street in this village. He remained with him until he attained his majority. For four years he wrought at his trade in different places. When he was 25 years old he married Miss Phoebe Ann Clark. At this time he formed a co-partnership with John McKinley and least the tannery at Sandy Creek. They carried on business for two years when the building caught fire and burned. He then moved to this town and bought the tannery where he continued to work during his business life. Before he had fairly commenced operations in his new purchase this building was burned. He immediately rebuilt and went forward with his work until 1877, when his tannery was again consumed by fire. He again restored the building and went forward with work for about five years, when he abandoned an active business life. During many years of his life he manufactured boots and shoes in connection with the tanning business. In 1860 this part of the business was assumed by his oldest son, Benjamin. Mr. Salisbury had been one of the active business man of this place, contributing his full share toward its material growth. Perhaps no man has done more for the development of Pulaski that Mr. Salisbury. His business gave employment to many men, and also furnished a market for bark and hides to all the adjacent country. For many years he was on the village Board of Trustees, always discharging his duties with fidelity. He was not only interested in the material prosperity of Pulaski, but also in its educational advantages When an Academy was to be built, he was one of the men selected for the accomplishment of the work. When the Union was endangered by the rebellion of the slave states, and men were called to the front to suppress it, Mr. Salisbury was active in his efforts to make up the requisite number of men for this town. In whatever capacity he was called to act, he met his obligations with great fidelity and ability. Perhaps nowhere has his life shone brighter than in his own home. He was the father of nine children, six sons and three daughters; eight of whom have grown to manhood and womanhood. His home was the center of a cheerful intelligence. Kind and affectionate, he delighted to make those happy around him and especially those of his own household. No effort within his power was too great to be put forth for the accomplishment of this object. His wife, three daughters and is eldest son were with him and his departure, and received his last goodbye. All of the family except one son were present at the funeral. In the death of Mr. Salisbury, the village suffers the loss of one who has been active in its business affairs and in the development of its material and educational resources. Since he retired from active business life this time has been spent in cultivation of his garden and in the affairs of his own home.
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1811 - 1892 (80 years)
d. 8 Jul 1893 (Age 78 years)