Sylvester Dodge
- Born: 13 Apr 1788
- Marriage: Margaret McChesney in 1810
- Died: 1854, Richland, Oswego, New York at age 66
Noted events in his life were:
• Family History: Source: Child's Gazetteer of Jefferson County NY. Sylvester Dodge, son of William, was born in 1788. He married in 1810, Margaret, daughter of John and Abigail McChesney, of Rupert, Vt., and settled on the old homestead. He always resided in this town, and was a deacon in the Congregational Church and was a much respected citizen. He was accidentally killed in 1854 by being thrown from his carriage. His wife died in 1865. Their children were Abigail, Lydia P., John D., William S., James S., Gilbert S., and Franklin L. William S. Dodge, who was born June 25, 1820, married Cynthia, daughter of Samuel Ballard, of Watertown. In 1854, and settled on the farm where he now resides. His children are Charles P., of Adams, Ward S., Minnie G., and Melvin Gilbert, the latter a student in Hamilton College. Mr. Dodge has been a justice of the peace for eight years.
Sylvester married Margaret McChesney, daughter of John McChesney and Abigai, in 1810. (Margaret McChesney died in 1865 in Richland, Oswego, New York.)
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