Rev. Anson D. Webster-Hillside Cemetery, Oriskany Falls, NY

     Anson Delano Webster was born July 29, 1842 in Keeney, NY. He was educated in common schools and Cazenovia Seminary.

    Anson D. Webster left Cazenovia Seminary in 1861 to enlist in the Union Army. He served as a private in Company I of the 61st NY, from Oct 8, 1861 to to Nov 14, 1862; also in Company L, 9th NY Heavy Artillery, from Dec 28, 1863 to 1865. He was at the siege of Yorktown; battles of Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, and Malvern Hill (where he got wounded). In his time with the 9th NY Heavy Artilley Anson D. Webster was in the Wilderness campaign, front of Petersburg, in the battle of Cedar Creek, and was at Lee's surrender.

    On November 12, 1863 before joining Company L, 9th New York Heavy Artillery, Anson D. Webster married Emilie Elizabeth Woodruff. Sadly she passed away on October 18th 1867. On August 6th 1868, he married Lucia Amanda Porter. He had three children, two died in infancy and his daughter Emily Jane survived him.

    After the war Anson D. Webster taught school before entering the ministry. He was admitted to the Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, April 21, 1869; full connection, April 5, 1872; ordained Deacon, April 7, 1872; and as an Elder, Oct 11, 1874. He transferred to the Northern New York Conference in 1881.

    Rev. Anson D. Webster served the following churches: Clockville; DeRuyter and Shedd's Corners; Pratt's Hollow; Manlius Station; McGrawville; Lafayette; Morrisville and Eaton; Belleville; Chateaugay; Potsdam; Clayton; Pulaski; Cherry Valley; and Oriskany Falls. He retired in 1905.

    Rev. Anson D. Webster served as Presiding Elder (now called District Superintendent) of the Adams District 1897-1901. During his time as Presiding Elder he represented the Conference at the 1900 General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

    Rev. Anson D. Webster died in Oriskany Falls on October 8, 1917. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery in Oriskany Falls.




Location: 120 Cooper St, Oriskany Falls, NY 13425, USA

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