Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Pelton, Justin B. September 12, 1836 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Pelton, Justin B., German Flats, was born in Litchfield, September 12, 1836, 
and remained on his father's farm till twenty-four years of age. He then came 
to Ilion and started in the hardware business, which he has since conducted 
with great success.  Mr. Pelton married Julia E., daughter of Julius C. 
Warren, in 1861, and thev have a family of four children: Gilbert Brace. May 
L., Sarah L. and Jessie L.  Mr. J. C. Warren was, for many years, justice of 
the peace in Litchfield, and Mr. Pelton has held that office in Ilion for 
eight, years. He has also been trustee of the village, and was supervisor of 
the town in 1872. He is a Mason and one of the most highly esteemed citizens
in Ilion. His father was Brace Pelton and his grandfather, Seth Pelton. He came
from Connecticut, and was one of the early settlers of Litchfield.

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source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

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