Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Root, H. G. February 8, 1809 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Root, H. G., German Flats, was born February 8, 1809, and is the oldest man in 
Mohawk and the one who gave the village its name.  His father, John Root, was 
an edge tool maker.  In 1831 he came to Mohawk and went into the forwarding 
business which he followed for many years.  In 1839 he married Miss Olive B. 
Mix who died in May, 1892.  Mr. Root has been justice of the peace twelve 
years, superintendent of the canal two years, clerk at Washington for fifteen 
years, and was a member of the Assembly in the year 1850.  He now lives 
retired.

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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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