John Post (abt. 1779 - 1855)

Born about 1779 in Pompton, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA

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Died 9 Jun 1855 at about age 76 in Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA

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Biography

He was born about 1779 in Pompton, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA and his parents were Mary (Ryerson) and Gerrit Post.

John G. Post married about 1806 to Louisa Bulkley Post (1786–1863).

He died on 09 Jun 1855 in Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA and was buried there at Boonville Cemetery. ^[1]

Obituary

"We learn that John G. Post, Esq., of the town of Boonville, died on the 9th inst. after a short illness of only three days.

Mr. Post was seventy-six years of age, and during his long life has been an active business man and a much esteemed citizen.

He came to Boonville sixty years ago in the employ of Mr. Boon, one of the proprietors of the Holland Land Company, and after the return of Mr. Boon to Holland, he entered into the mercantile business with the late Peter Schuyler. Since he retired from trade he has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits.

Mr. Post was a kind neighbor, an affectionate parent and an upright citizen. He died in the full use of his faculties, and met death with calmness and resignation. His death will be a loss to the town in which he lived, and be regretted by a large circle of friends." ^[2]

Children

1. Mary A. Post 1809–1888
2. Louisa B. Post 1811–1890
3. Gerret Prescott Post 1812–1878
4. Peter Bulkley Post 1817–1862
5. Sophia A. Post 1820–1888
6. John Williams Post 1822–1842
7. George Ryerson Post 1824–1903.

Sources

1. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #22493236 for John G. Post, b: 1779 Pompton, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA; d: 09 Jun 1855 Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA; buried: Boonville Cemetery, Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA; with gravetone photo; inscription: age 76 yrs
2. ↑ "Rome Daily Sentinel" newspaper on 14 June 1855