James Madison DUDLEY
Birth:
19 Jul 1818
Peru, Bennington, Vermont
Death:
9 Apr 1892
Johnstown, Fulton, New York
Marriage:
Abt 1846
of New York
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
SOURCES: 1. DAR Lineage Book - Vol 28 p.10-11
2. American Ancestry (FHL#929.1AM) - Vol 8 p.26-27 (Orlando, FL, Pub
Lib)
3. 1880 Census of Fulton Co., NY - (FHL#465,984)
4. Ancestral File - nil, 1/99
5. 1997 Ordinance Index - nil, 1/99
6. This family group sheet was compiled by Marion Grace Jewell
Nicholls of Gilbert, AZ
7. Book 974.7R Vol II Hudson - Mohawh Valley - by Cutter - p.767-68
8. 9th Dist - Johnstown, Fulton, NY
NOTE: Wife is a great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Roeloff Swartwout, of
Ulster, NY - Born in Holland about 1634; came to New Netherlands 1655; settled
at Ft. Orange (Albany) - 1st Sheriff - Ulster, NY - under Peter Stuyvesant,
justice and collector of the grand excise. Lawyer - Honorable and just in
Character - Episcopalian
NOTES FROM BACK: 1. Age 17 - entered Chester (VT) Academy;
2. Later, pursued a course of study at Burr Collegiate Seminary, Manchester, VT
3. Chose Profession of Law, (under preceptership of Judge Washburn and Peter T.
Washburn (of Ludlow, VT)
4. 1840 - moved to New York State - town of Broadalbin, Fulton Co.
5. Moved to Oppenheim (until 1850 - he practiced there)
6. In July 1845 - admitted to the bar - stayed in Oppenheim until 1850
7. Opened offfice in NY in 1850 - practiced there about 7 yrs.
8. In 1852 - he and family removed to Johnstown, NY - stayed there.
9.Formed several partnerships with other lawyers - Ended with Dudley, Dennison
and Dudley - (James M. Dudley, James A. Dennison (his son-in-law) and Harwood
Dudley (his son). In 1882 - Mr. Dennison was appointed deputy attorney general
of State of NY and retired from the firm.
10. Mr. Dudley and son, Harwood, continued the partnership until James M. Dudley
died.
11. He was a leader in his profession - Honorable and Just in character -
learned and skillful
12. Had respect of Bar, clients - everyone
13. In public affairs - he took an active interest - appointed District
Attorney by Governor Seymour
14. In 1866 - Chairman of Fulton County board of Supervisors
15. In 1871 - Candidate of Republican party for County Judge
16. In 1872-73 - served as member of Convention to revise State Constitution.
17. For many years - U.S. Commissioner
18. He believed in Public School System and gave freely of his time and
influence - in the cause of education.
19. He was one of the trustees of the old Johnstown Academy, later merged into
the Union Free Schoool.
20. In 1869 - was elected Pres. of Board of Education - Johnstown - held
position until his death.
21. His religion - Episcopalian - member of St. John's Church - a trustee and
Vestryman.
22. "His influence in Fulton County was always exerted for the welfare of
people and never for selfish gain or advancement."
23. He was loyal to his friendships and true to his obligations as a citizen
and neighbor.
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
24 Aug 1847
Oppenheim, Fulton, New York
Death:
2
Birth:
14 Jun 1845
Oppenheim, Fulton, New York
Death:
Notes:
SOURCES: 1. Hudson-Mohawk Valleys, by Cutter (FHL#RG974.7R) p.768-769
2. American Ancestry (FHOL#929.1) AM - Vol 8 p.26-27 (Orlando, FL
Pub, Lib)
3. This family group sheet was compiled by Marion Grace Jewell
Nicholls of Gilbert, AZ
4. Ancestral File - nil
5. 1997 Ordinance Index
NOTE: U.S Army - Cadet at WestPoint - Lawyer - Judge
NOTES ON THE BACK: 1. Attended school at Johnstown academy until 1863;
2. 1863-64 was clerk in provant marshal's office at Schenectady;
3. 28 May 1864 - mustered into service as 2nd lieutenant, 1st Regiment N.Y.
Light Artillery Served in fortifications about Wash. D.C. and was honorably
discharged 23 Nov. 1864
4.1865-1866 - a student at Hobart College.
5. Aug 1866 - he entered U.S. Military Academy at West Point - graduated June
1870- Number 15 in a class of 53.
6. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and assigned to 2nd Regiment - U.S Artillery.
7. Oct 1875 - promoted to 1st Lieutenant.
8. Was Professor of military Science and Tactics - at University of Nebraska -
1876-1879 (also 1884-1888)
9. In Nebraska, appointed Colonel and aide to the Governor, John M. Thayer.
10. In 1881 - was on duty in Wash. D.C. - took part in inauguration Ceremomies
of Pres. Garfield and also those at his death.
11. In 1882-83 - was aide to Major - General Henry J. Hunt, commanding the
Dept. of the South, and was also acting judge advocate and actiong chief
ordnance office of that office.
12. During these years, he studied law - graduated from Albany Lew School,
L.L.B. 1875 - admitted to N.Y. bar - 1875.
13. Admitted to Nebraska Bar - Jan 1888.
14. Kept getting military promotions - retired as brigadier general, U.S.A. (1
Aug. 1901)
15. Author of "Military Law and the Procedure of Courts Martial; pub. 1907
16. Member of Episcopal Church - prominent in Masonic Order - both in the York
and Scottish Rites (In Scotland Rites - he is 33rd degree - highest possible
degree that is conferred in U.S.
17. In 1887 and 1888 - he was grand commander of Knights templar of Nebraska.
Had many other important positions - in masonic order -
18. Belongs to many Historical Societies, Sons of American Revolution, etc.
3
James Guilford DUDLEY
Birth:
5 Feb 1850
Oppenheim, Fulton, New York
Death:
8 Jan 1889
Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska
Marr:
Notes:
NOTE: Probably never married
4
Birth:
11 Sep 1852
Oppenheim, Fulton, New York
Death:
Notes:
SOURCES: 1. This family group sheet was compiled by Marion Grace Jewell
Nicholls of Gilbert, AZ
2. Ancestral File - nil, 1/99 (many errors)
3. 1997 Ordinance Index - nil, 1/99 (many errors)
4. 1880 Census Fulton County, NY - (FHL#465.984)
5. Bok 974.7R Vol II - Hudson - Mohawk Valleys - By Cutter - p.769 -
770
NOTE: A Republican - a twin
NOTE FROM BACK: 1. He Obtained his early education in public schools and
prepared for college at Johnstown Academy.
2. He prepared for college - so thoroughly and well - he was able to enter
Sophomore class at Union College in 1872, graduated A.B. in 1875.
3. Wanted to become a Lawyer - He read and studied during summers before
entering law school.
4. Entered Albany Law School and graduated L.L.B. in 1876 - admitted to N.Y.
Bar - 17 May 1876.
5. 1 Jan 1877 - became one of firm of Dudley, Dennison and Dudley.
6. In 1882 - the firm narrowed to Father and Son only - Dennison had been
appointed deputy attorney of NY State.
7. After his father died - he continued alone until 1 Sept. 1904 - then he
admitted his nephew - Alfred Dudley Dennison, as partner.
8. Firm has always had high standing - they were lawyers and also law writers -
"Literary Wooks."
9. His broad, enlightened mind covers a variety of interests.
10. Greatly interested in work of the Humane Society - Pres. of it.
11. Member of Presbyterian Church - serves as Deacon.
12. Served on Board of Education - 6 yrs.
13. 1908 - Became a trustee of Union University - his Alma Mater.
14. Became in the Masonic Order - thirty, second degree - Ancient and accepted
Scottish Rite.
15. He is Past Master of St. Patrick's Lodge No. 4, Free and accepted Masons -
belonged to severed groups.
16. He is a member of Johnstown Historical Society.
17. Member of the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
18. His social club is the Colonial - of which he has been pres.
19. Politically - he is a Republican.
5
Birth:
19 Dec 1853
Oppenheim, Fulton, New York
Death:
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James Madison Dudley - Maria Swartwout
James Madison Dudley
was born at Peru, Bennington, Vermont 19 Jul 1818.
His parents were Peter Dudley and Lucy Barnard.
He married Maria Swartwout Abt 1846 at of New York . Maria Swartwout was born at of New York 9 Jan 1820 .
They were the parents of 5
children:
Ella Caroline Dudley
born 24 Aug 1847.
Edgar Swartwout Dudley
born 14 Jun 1845.
James Guilford Dudley
born 5 Feb 1850.
John Harold Dudley
born 11 Sep 1852.
Mary Eliza Dudley
born 19 Dec 1853.
James Madison Dudley died 9 Apr 1892 at Johnstown, Fulton, New York .
Maria Swartwout died 4 Mar 1882 .