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- 1895 Landmarks of Oswego - Tryon, Alonzo, was born in Sandy Creek May 15, 1817, a son of Levi and Polly (Bartholomew) Tryon, who came to Sandy Creek about 1800. Our subject was reared on a farm, educated in the public schools, and followed fishing and farming for many years. He now owns about 200 acres of land, and follows dairying and general farming, keeping twenty-eight cows. Mr. Tryon has been twice married, first, in 1843, to Mary Clark, by whom he has these children; Ellen (deceased), Charles, Hiram (deceased), William, Emery, and Fred. Mrs. Tryon died, and he married second in 1865 Mary S., daughter of James Upton, and they have had two sons: Daniel, born February 2, 1866, who is engaged in the nursery business in connection with farming; and Frank, born September 15, 1868, who follows fishing and farming. The family is of English descent. Mr. Tryon’s grandfather lived and died in Oneida county.
Newspaper Article - March 17, 1904 Sandy Creek News - Sandy Creek, New York - Emery Tryon was taken seriously ill while attending the funeral of his father, Alonzo Tryon. A physician was called and he was taken to his home. - The death of Alonzo Tryon removes one of the land markes from the western part of the town. Mr. Tryon was ever a highly respected citizen. His farm was one of the best in that section.
Newspaper Obituary - March 17, 1904 Sandy Creek News - Sandy Creek, New York - Entered Into Rest - Tryon - In Sandy Creek, N.Y., March 11, 1904, Alonzo Tryon, aged 86 years, 9 months, 27 days.
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