Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Prynne, P. June 20, 1820 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Pryne, P., M.D., Herkimer.  The Pryne family settled in Albany as early as 
1661, and their descendants participated in the Revolution.  Dr. P. Pryne's 
ancestors were Frans Jansen Pryne, who settled in Albany in 1661.  Frans 
Pryne, jr., born in Albany September 23, 1683; David, Frans, jr's. son; Peter 
Pryne, David's son; then Frans P. Pryne, who was the father of the subject of 
this sketch.  Dr. P. Pryne was born June 20, 1820, and educated at the schools 
of Rome and Frankfort.  He commenced the study of his profession with Dr. Arba 
Blair, and continued with Dr. Doolittle.  He graduated at Geneva Medical 
College in 1844, and commenced practice in Herkimer in 1845.  In 1860 he was 
appointed physician to Sing Sing prison and continued there until 1872, when 
he returned to Herkime and practically retired from his profession.  He has 
the finest private geological specimens in the country.  He is quoted in 
English journals as an authority.  He married for his first wife Miss Jane 
Byers, by whom he had two children.  His second wife was Miss Mary C. Weber.  
They have no children.  He belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

Additional Comments:
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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