Courtesy of Netanel Crispe

William Bromley Sr. 

Excerpt from John C. Williams’ 1869  The History and Map of Danby, Vermont (pages 112 and 113)

“Bromley, William, Sen., from Nine Partners, N.Y., in 1770, settled on the present homestead of Ira H. Vail. His log cabin was erected where the framed house now stands. He at once took up a leading position in the town, and exercised a good deal of influence in shaping society. The records show him to have been a man of considerable note and ability. He was town clerk from 1776 to 1780, and proprietors’ clerk in 1786. He was one of the committee of safety in 1777; selectman in 1781, and held the office of town treasurer from 1783 to 1785. He was a man of strong sense and sound judgement, and won the confidence of his fellow citizens. He died in 1803, aged 84; his wife a short time previous. They raised a family of nine children: Charles; Daniel; William, Jr.; John; Charity, m. John Hopkins, of Tinmouth; Mary, m. Elisha Harrington; Sarah; Elizabeth; and Juda, m. James Frink, and lived in Petersburg, N. Y. Charles settled on the farm now owned by Hiram Bromley, and lived a short time in town. His children were Charles and Ichabod. John, the youngest son, was a speculator in horses and cattle, and did a large business in that line. He purchased a large drove, which he took to Virginia, where it is supposed he settled. He has not been heard from since.”

William Bromley Jr. 

Served in the American Revolutionary War and War of 1812

Minor Bromley 

Sgt. James W. Bromley 

Served in the American Civil War

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