This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichelleReneeChengorShelly Surnames: Amy, Deland, Middleton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.amy/100.1.2.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is proof that Micah had a brother William: Vermont Gazetteer Page 1040 Volme 1: Meanwhile cousiderable additions bad been made to these settlements, and the settlers had been confirmed in their possessions by the Assembly of Vermont. And here we will introduce an exact copy of the record of another proprietors' meeting :Gilhall-Sept 1st 1783 at a Propriators meting of the township of Gilhall to impose taxes on said settlements. This is what was said about Micah Amy and family: MICAH AMY, who is mentioned as joining the settlement in 1775, pitched his tent on what is now the farm of John W. Webb, in Maidstone, as it proved, though. supposed then to be in Giuildhall; and unfortunately for him, farther proved, subsequently, to be included in the ,'Governor's Right' . so that he lost his claim, improvements, etc. His sons-John, William, Micah, and Caleb-settled in Guildhall, and all brought up families in town ; but have since mostly removed, some to Canada, but more to the West. William, usually designated Esq. Amy, was noted as In excellent carpenter and mlllwrlght. Several of his children are now residing in this town and vicinity. He had a son William, more familiarly known as Capt. Amy, who was, we believe, the only one of the family that spent his entire life in this town. He was a most valuable member of the church, of unbounded public spirit, energy and decision. He died, of cancer, May 16, 1845, leaving but one child, now Mrs. Franklin H. Keyes, residing in Massachasetts. The death of Captain Amy was considered a heavy and, we may say, irseparable loss, particularly to the church. The clerk of the church in recording his death, speaks of him as " a valuable and beloved member of the Congregational church." Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.