1 NOTE "Old Tobe: Some Lines of Descent of Tobias SAUNDERS of Westerly,Rhode Island"; by Earl P. Crandall; Higginson Book Co.; 1995, p56.

"First Alfred Seventh Day Baptist Church Membership Records,Alfred, New York", by Ilou M. Sanford; Heritage Books, Inc.;1995, p 57, 58.
admitted 1 Jun 1823 - Alfred, New York
to Wisconsin 1845

1. Samantha L. MAXSON b. 17 Jul 1824, Alfred,Allegany Co.,New York; d. 6 Jun 1897, North Loup,Valley Co.,Nebraska; bur. 7 Jun 1897, North Loup,Valley Co.,Nebraska.
2. Horatio W. MAXSON b. 1828, Sweden,Monroe Co.,New York; d. 9 Oct 1909, Milton,Rock Co.,Wisconsin.

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1 NOTE "Old Tobe: Some Lines of Descent of Tobias SAUNDERS of Westerly,Rhode Island"; by Earl P. Crandall; Higginson Book Co.; 1995, p27, 55.
The family moved to Berlin, NY in the fall of 1796 and thenmoved toSweden, NY 23 Feb 1811. Peleg was a casualty of thewar of 1812.

After selling his farm to his brother Charles, Peleg moved hisfamily from Westerly R.I. to Berlin, Rennselaer Co., N.Y. in thefall of 1796. On about 23 Feb 1811 they moved west to Sweden,Monroe Co., N.Y. where he bought a 290 acre farm. In 1814,during the war, a General Izard(?) was marching to Niagara todefend the frontier against British forces in Canada. Hepressed Mr Saunders's teams, and Mr. Saunders accompanied him totransport provisions to Fort Erie. Peleg became sick with whatthey called Camp Distemper and he died at Fort Erie on 28 Oct1814, aged55 yrs 1 mo. and 24 days. Their son Rowland tookcharge of the farm.

1 NOTE "Old Tobe: Some Lines of Descent of Tobias SAUNDERS of Westerly,Rhode Island"; by Earl P. Crandall; Higginson Book Co.; 1995, p55.

1. Peleg SAUNDERS b. 22 Aug 1785, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island; d. 31 May 1859, Farmington, Fulton Co., Illinois.
2. Lyman SAUNDERS b. 14 May 1787, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island; d. 1816/1817, Unadilla, Otsego Co., New York.
3. Rowland SAUNDERS b. 16 Nov 1789, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island; d. 25 Jul 1862, Sweden, Monroe Co., New York.
4. Sarah "Sally" SAUNDERS b. 28 May 1791, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island; d. 20 Jun 1862, Sweden, Monroe Co., New York.
5. Stephen SAUNDERS b. 11 Aug 1793, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island; d. 5 Oct 1866, West Bend, Washington Co., Wisconsin; bur. 1866, West Bend, Washington Co., Wisconsin.
6. Isaac Vars SAUNDERS b. 13 Jul 1795, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island; d. 6 Apr 1875, West Gains, Orleans Co., New York.
7. Alanson SAUNDERS b. 2 Nov 1797, Berlin, Rensselaer Co., New York.
8. 1. Catherine SAUNDERS b. 21 Jul 1800, Berlin, Rensselaer Co., New York; d. 15 Oct 1860, Wisconsin.
9. Thomas G. SAUNDERS b. 6 Apr 1802, Berlin, Rensselaer Co., New York; d. Abt 1832, Ohio.
10. Nathan SAUNDERS b. 31 Aug 1804, Berlin, Rensselaer Co., New York; d. 4 Dec 1888, Remsen Corners, Medina Co., Ohio.
11. Billings SAUNDERS b. 21 May 1807, Berlin, Rensselaer Co., New York.
12. Saxton B. SAUNDERS b. 6 Jul 1809, Berlin, Rensselaer Co., New York; d. Aft 1884, Aurelius, Ingham Co., Michigan.