Descendants of William Hascall of Fontmell Magna (1490-1542)

Notes


3801. Lemuel Haskell

Lemuel Haskell was a supervisor in Massena in 1827.

Per Abel Haskell obit Lemuel had 7 children.
Analysis of 1820, 30 and 40 census seems to support that Abel was the only son.
The 1830 census lists one male 5-9 (Abel) and 2 females under 5 and one female 5-9.
The 1840 census lists one male 15-19 (Abel) and 2 females 10-14 and on female 15-19


9621. Abel Haskell

Watertown Daily Times
April 27, 1909
Massena - Abel Haskell, one of the oldest, if not the oldest citizen of Massena, died at his home on the Grasse river road about a mile east of this village on Saturday after an illness lasting since February 6. The funeral will be held from his late home, Tuesday at 1, Rev. Mr. Petty of Canton conducting the service. Interment will be made at Massena Center.

Mr. Haskell was born in Massena April 3, 1822, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Haskell, who were among the very early settlers of Massena, coming here from Fitchburg, Mass., and locating east of the village on land purchased from the Indians. Mr. Haskell, sr., built a mill on the property which was a grist, saw and shingle mill combined. The family lived in the mill and it was here that Abel Haskell was born. Shortly after his father built the stone house near the mill which has since been his home. He worked with his father in the mill until the death of his father, when he took charge of the mill, which he operated until the advent of the canal. At that time he sold his land and the mill property to the canal company, taking a life lease of the house and a few acres of land.

Mr. Haskell never married. His home was in the care of a housekeeper. Thrifty and economical, he accumulated a nice property. He was a familiar figure on the village streets, coming frequently to town as long as his health permitted. He is the last of seven children and his nearest surviving relatives are nephews and nieces.