Damon, Joseph Rough: My Damon Genealogy

Generation: 1

Damon, Joseph Rough was born on 18 Mar 1800 in Worcester, Worcester Co., MA; died in 1834 in Mayville, Chautauqua Co., NY; was buried in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co., NY.

Other Events and Attributes:

Family: Was married

Notes:

Joseph - Worcester, Mass. March 18, 1800; was married and had a son born ca. 1825 and a daughter born ca. 1823. He was hanged for the murder of his wife.
The following data are from records at the Fredonia Historical Society:
"Thomas Quigley of Pornard was one of the jurors that convicted Joe Damon, the murderer, and the first man hung (sic) in Chautaqua County. This occurred in 1834. Damon's body was brought to Fredonia and buried in the old burying ground. (Pioneer Cemetery)".
"The bar of iron with which the deed was done was exhibited at the pioneers' celebration 1873, property of Dr Wallworthy."
"Joseph and his brothers followed the business of quarrying and stone-cutting. Joseph was a rough, drinking man and sometimes cruelly treated his wife." (See the Centennial History of Chautaqua Co., Vol. l.)

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]