February 6 

1767 -very cold nay colder than yesterday, but clear. - Gilliland.

1785 The title to the 100 acres and to the Fredenburgh Falls mill-lot vested by deed in the twelve associates who met at Judge Platt's house Dec. 30 of the previous year.

1840 Death of Hon. Kinner Newcomb at the age of eighty-four.  He was born at Nine Partners, Aug. 17, 1756; served with Col. Melancton Smith's Rangers and in other branches of the service until 1782, afterwards drawing 600 acres of land for his services.  In Plattsburgh lot number 5, containing 81 acres lying west of Catherine Street and adjoining the mill-lot was given to him and on this he built his house, his son Platt, being the first male child born within the limits of the new town.  For many years Kinner Newcomb was a judge of the county courts; twice represented his county in the Legislature and in the War of 1812 was a the head of a company of "Silver Greys" ready to turn out at a moment's warning.

1849 In her home on Margaret Street corner of Cornelia died Eliza Miller, daughter of Dr. John Miller and wife of Judge Levi Platt.  She was the mother of eight sons and four daughters, a model mother and amiable hostess.

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