1872
January 15, 1870
The long earthly life of "Uncle" Isaac C. Platt, son of
the first settler Judge Charles Platt, came to a close in his home built on land which had fallen to his father's share in the
original division of lots. This old home, in 1814, the military hospital of the enemy was, in times of peace, always a place of
good cheer. When his father, early in the century gave up the position of County Jude, Isaac, on account of his deafness,
declined the office but he served as Sheriff of the County in 1804, 1809, and 1811. Honorable and just, the never failing
friend of the poor and destitute was he.
Sunday, May 5, 1872
At the Albany Cathedral, amid a throng of spectators many of whom were old
friends and had come from a distance, the Rev. Edgar P. Wadhams was consecrated
bishop by Archbishops McClosky (the assistant consecrators being Bishops
DeGoesbriand, of Burlington, and Williams, of Boston).
"Go forth, then, man of god, where God and duty call
thee: Be thou the Apostle of the American Highlands, and of that broad and
noble plain whose borders are a majestic lake, a mighty river, an inland ocean,
and the primeval mountains." -Extract from sermon on that occasion.
Wednesday, May 29, 1872-
Lucretia, wife of Zephaniah Pitt Platt died aged 72 years. She and her sister
Ann Eliza, daughters of Col. Thomas Miller were married on the same day (Jan 14,
1829), the one to Zephaniah P. and the other to Zephaniah C. Platt, his cousin.
The presence of "hundreds" of guests made the wedding what is known
among the Germans as a "high time".
Wednesday, August 7, 1872
On Wednesday Evening, President Grant accompanied by Mrs. Grant and their sons
Lieut. Fred and Jess, Gen. P.H. Sheridan and his private Secretary, Gen. Porter,
arrived in a special car from Ogdensburgh. Early in the evening, at the
Fouquet House a public reception to the President was given, Gen. Sheridan
receiving and adjoining room. Afterwards, the distinguished guests spoke a
few words from the balcony. Late in the evening a private reception was
tendered the party at the residence of the Hon. Moss K. Platt, at which the
principal citizens were present.
Thursday, August 8, 1872
President Grant and party left on the steamer "Oakes Ames"
for Burlington, where he was received by the authorities of that city.
