The following is a note I found in family papers of my G. Grandmother Louise Salsbury Wilbur who lived next door to Elnathan Lucas, 7 Jackson St., Watertown,Jeff. N.Y. Elnathan Lucas No. 7 Jackson St. Born Oct. 12, 1798 in Middletown, Conn. Moved into the town of Pinckney, Lewis County on the 1st day of June 1809. Was in the war of 1812. Was in the patriot war - found the stolen guns in the arsenal arrested Billy Johnson. served as constable a great many years in this County Built the Church, Hotel & Tannery at Burville. During 4th of July Celebration in Burrville had his fingers shot off while firing the cannon. Built the Columbia House on the present site of the Globe Hotel in this City owned the building when it burned. Blazed the trees to mark the state road from Sacketts Harbor to Utica. One of a family of 12, 5 of whom are now living. His decendants number between 70 and 80 The above is typed as written which is in old handwriting. Would be glad to send a copy of the original to anyone interested by sending me a stamped, addressed envelope to: Dorothy Beasley 4138 S. Rifle Way Aurora, Co. I checked the Family Search and there is a Elnathan Lucas born 16 - Dec. - 1747 - Middletown, Middlesex, Conn. Married 17 - June - 1773 - Middletown, Middlesex. Conn.