Woolston

Joseph Woolston, born in New Jersey, relocated to Ontario County, New York, in 1806 with his wife Elizabeth Bell and their two children. The journey took three weeks through largely uncharted wilderness. Together, they had several children: William, Joshua, John, Michael, Jane, Wesley, David, and Ann.

William Woolston, born on June 13, 1807, in Victor, New York, was educated in local schools and taught for several terms. Primarily a farmer, he passed away in March 1888. He married Laura L. Andrus, who died in September 1887. Their children included Franklin, John A., Laura A., Miranda C., William J., Daniel D., and David W. Notably, Franklin married Rhoda Ingraham and had five children. Woolston’s life reflects the agricultural and educational pursuits of his era.

John A. Woolston, born on January 6, 1838, in Victor, New York, was the son of William Woolston. He received his education at local schools and Fairfield Classical Academy, later teaching winter school sessions. Woolston dedicated his life primarily to farming on a 256-acre productive farm in Victor. He also served as the town assessor and was active in the Republican Party and Mendon Grange, No. 83. He married Nancy C. Lusk in 1864, and they had one son, William Franklin.

William Franklin Woolston, born on December 31, 1864, in Victor, New York, was the son of John A. Woolston. He studied veterinary medicine at the Toronto Veterinary College and graduated from the American Veterinary College in 1892. Practicing successfully until 1909, he later returned to manage the family farm while maintaining his veterinary work, establishing an infirmary for animal treatment. He married Mary Stevens in 1899, and they had four children. Woolston was affiliated with the Republican Party and the Masons.