Birth of John Allen, who, with several of his father’s family became a pioneer of the Champlain Valley. He was a son of Elisha Allen of Dartmouth, Mass., and Washington country, N. Y.

1763

1797

Darius Lobdell, an early settler of Danby and veteran of Bennington, died, his wife Mary surviving until 1825.  "In Fall of 1763 or Spring of 1764 a road was laid out by Darius Lobdell and Samuel Rose - Formerly of Nine Partners, N.Y., from Bennington to Danby, Vt".  Several of the children of Darius located on the western side of the lake.

1813

Plattsburg, - I have made an arrangement with Gen. Mooers, in relation to my department, and I am preparing once more to cross the Lake for my odd quarters at Charlotte.  The enemy is rejoicing to see that our armies are going into winter quarters.  Peace  be with him. - Williams.