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Mary Cobb Mayo was born in 1816 in VermontG.^4,5
     She was probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Henry Mayo, in the 1820 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹² She was probably the female age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her father in the 1830 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, though she was actually only 14.¹³ She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her father in the 1840 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹⁴
     Mary married Henry Wadhams Catlin, son of Guy Catlin and Melinda Wadhams, on 10 Aug 1840 in Burlington, VermontG, with Rev. J. K. Convese officiating.^6,7,8
     Mary and Henry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, enumerated 23 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $30,000. Their children Henry and Charles were listed as living with them, as her father, Henry Mayo. Also listed were Lucy B. Adams, age 38; William G. Catlin, a clerk age 19, probably a relative of Henry; James Gilooly, age 25; Louisa Roberts, age 17; and Catherine Larkin, presumably boarders or servants.¹⁵
     A visitor wrote that Burlington "has some of the finest private residence, especially in the picturesque beauty of their location, to be found in this section of the country." Henry and Mary's home was among nine described as "among the finest I have ever seen."¹⁶
     Mary left a will dated 24 Oct 1855 stating she was of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, in which she left all her real and personal estate to her husband, in trust for her children. He was to maintain and educate the children from the income or proceeds of sale. The estate was to be divided equally among all her living children at such time as her husband should decide. He had complete freedom to manage the estate, including selling property. He was also named executor of the estate.¹⁷
     Mary died on 2 Nov 1856 in Burlington, VermontG, at age ~40.^9,10 She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Bennington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹¹
     Her estate was probated on 29 Dec 1856.¹⁸

Henry Wadhams Catlin was born about 25 Oct 1811 in Burlington, VermontG.^4,5,6
     He was probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Guy Catlin, in the 1820 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹⁷ He was probably one of the two males age 15 to 20 listed in the household of his father in the 1830 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹⁸ He was probably one of the two males age 20 to 30 listed in the household of his father in the 1840 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹⁹
     Henry married Mary Cobb Mayo, daughter of Henry Mayo and Abigail Cobb, on 10 Aug 1840 in Burlington, VermontG, with Rev. J. K. Convese officiating.^7,8,9
     Henry and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, enumerated 23 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $30,000. Their children Henry and Charles were listed as living with them, as her father, Henry Mayo. Also listed were Lucy B. Adams, age 38; William G. Catlin, a clerk age 19, probably a relative of Henry; James Gilooly, age 25; Louisa Roberts, age 17; and Catherine Larkin, presumably boarders or servants.²
     A visitor wrote that Burlington "has some of the finest private residence, especially in the picturesque beauty of their location, to be found in this section of the country." Henry and Mary's home was among nine described as "among the finest I have ever seen."²⁰
     The Burlington Flouring Mill, a water-powered mill at Winooski Falls, was erected by Henry's father and uncle before 1830. Henry operated it for many years afterwards as a custom mill. A visitor from New York in 1853 described it as a very large mill, "one of the finest and most completely furnished in the country." It was making nearly 500 barrels of flour a day, limited by the available supply of wheat. Originally the mill ground wheat from Canada, but by this time Henry was buying his supplies mainly in Ohio and Michigan.^20,21,22,23
     Workmen entering the mills in the early morning of 15 Jan 1859 found a fire in the lower story of the grist mill which formed one wing of the large structure. Throwing water on it with buckets slowed it only slightly, and soon it burst through the roof and threatened the five-story wooden flouring mill. A runner had sent to summon the fire departments in Burlington, about a mile away. Contemporary accounts marveled that they arrived only 35 minutes later. The firemen, fatigued from running that distance, nevertheless cut a hole in the ice to secure water for their engine and managed to save the main building and even part of the grist mill.²⁴
     Grinding resumed 38 days later while construction of a half larger mill proceeded around it. The rebuilt mill was still under construction when visited in early Apr 1859. It would contain five runs of stones, smut mills, corn cracker, bolters and "every convenience in the shape of grain elevators and conductors, weighing bins, &c., &c." Henry assured his visitor that it would be the best mill in the state and as good as the best in the country, without exception. The interior finish was described as equaling "that of an elegant church. The handsome panelings painted with white and glossy Florence paint, with rails and trimmings of mahogany, and pillars of dark ornamental wood" in strong contrast with "the plain board finish commonly considered good enough for country mills."²⁵
     Henry was named an executor in the will of Mary Cobb Mayo, his wife, dated 24 Oct 1855 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, and to receive the entire estate as trustee for her children.²⁶
     His wife died on 2 Nov 1856 in Burlington, VermontG.^27,28
     Henry appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, enumerated 1 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $75,000 and personal estate of $10,000. His children Henry, Robert, and Walter were listed as living with him, as were Lucy Adams, age 40, a domestic servant, William Hogan, age 17 a laborer, and Elizabeth Larkin and Eliza Maddon, both age 15 and domestic servants.²⁹
     Henry married second Mary A. Poor, daughter of Rev. D. Poor, in May 1861 in High Street Presbyterian Church, Newark, New JerseyG, with Rev. D. W. Poor officiating.^10,11,12
     Henry opened a wholesale trade at a store in Burlington, but retired by 1870.^30,31,32
     Henry and Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, enumerated 23 Aug 1870, reporting real estate valued at $50,000 and personal estate of $10,000. His children Henry and Walter were listed as living with them, as were Mary C. Catlin, age 29, who may have been a daughter-in-law, and Clark W. Catlin, age 3, who appears to have been a grandson. Also listed were Bridget O'Laughlin, age 35, and Mary Hickey, age 20, both domestic servants from Ireland, and Lucy Adams, age 59, listed as a boarder.³³
     Henry died on 1 Oct 1878 in Burlington, VermontG, at age ~66.^13,14,15 He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Burlington, VermontG.¹⁶

Eliza C. Mayo was born about 1821 in VermontG.^4,5 She was probably the female age 5 to 10 listed in the household of her father, Henry Mayo, in the 1830 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹² She was probably the female age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her father in the 1840 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹³
     Eliza married Henry Hayes Doolittle, son of Philo Doolittle and Harriet E. Hayes, on 25 Mar 1847 in Burlington, VermontG, with Rev. J. K. Convese officiating.^6,7,8
     Eliza and Henry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, enumerated 20 Aug 1850, reporting no real estate owned. Their son William was listed as living with them, as were Margaret Devet, age 22 and Margaret Patterson, age 19, both from Ireland, and John Atkins, age 13 and birthplace unknown, all shown with no occupation. George Perkins, an 19-year-old laborer was also listed.¹⁴
     Eliza died on 4 Oct 1859 at age ~38.^9,10 She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Bennington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹¹

Henry Hayes Doolittle was born on 29 May 1821 in Burlington, VermontG.^4,5,6 He was probably the male under age 5 to 10 listed in the household of his father, Philo Doolittle, in the 1830 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹²
     His mother died on 11 Aug 1837, when Henry was 16 years old.^13,14 He was probably the male age 15 to 20 listed in the household of his father in the 1840 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG.¹⁵
     Henry married Eliza C. Mayo, daughter of Henry Mayo and Abigail Cobb, on 25 Mar 1847 in Burlington, VermontG, with Rev. J. K. Convese officiating.^7,8,9
     Henry and Eliza appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, enumerated 20 Aug 1850, reporting no real estate owned. Their son William was listed as living with them, as were Margaret Devet, age 22 and Margaret Patterson, age 19, both from Ireland, and John Atkins, age 13 and birthplace unknown, all shown with no occupation. George Perkins, an 19-year-old laborer was also listed.¹⁶
     His wife died on 4 Oct 1859.^17,18
     Henry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, enumerated 2 Jul 1860, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $7,000. His children William and Mary were listed as living with him, as were Briget Gilligan, age 30, and Margaret Sullivan, age 26, both servants from Ireland.¹⁹
     He was in the hardware business from an early age, first under the name of Davy & Doolittle, then as Strong & Doolittle. He later conducted the business by himself. He was forced to retire about 1864 because of failing health.^1,20,21
     Henry appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., VermontG, enumerated 13 Jun 1870, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $5,000. His children William and Mary were listed as living with him, as were Briget Gilligan, now reported as age 35 and as housekeeper, James Bradshaw, age 66 and listed as a boarder, and Samuel B. Whitney, a 28-year-old music teacher.²
     After his retirement from full-time work he served as city treasurer for a time. He also worked as bookkeeper for the hardware firm Ripley & Holton, and then for the department store The Old Bee Hive. Failing eyesight forced him to totally retire about 1890.^22,23,24,25
     He lived for many years at Pine St. & Bank St.G, until moving in with his daughter and her husband.¹
     Henry appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, on Pearl St. G, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. His daughter Mary was listed as living with him, with her husband, Nelson W. Chamberlin, and their children Harry and Mary Ann. Also listed were Briget Gilligan, now reported as age 44 and as a servant, and two other servants, Nora McCarthy, age 21 from Ireland, and Eliza Ward, age 17 from Vermont.²⁶
     Henry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Burlington, Chittenden Co., Vermont, G in the household of his daughter Mary and her husband, Nelson W. Chamberlin, and their four children and two servants.²⁷
     Henry died on 5 Mar 1902 in Burlington, VermontG, at age 80, at the home of his daughter Mary.^10,11 He was buried on 7 Mar 1902 in Elmwood Cemetery, Burlington, VermontG.¹

Eliza Cobb was born on 28 Jun 1806 in Orwell, VermontG.^4,5,6
     Her father died on 2 Sep 1808, when Eliza was 2 years old.^12,13,14 She was probably one of the two females under age 10 listed in the household of her mother, Esther Bennett, in the 1810 Federal Census of Orwell, Rutland Co., VermontG.¹⁵
     Eliza married Curtis P. Buckland on 25 Dec 1827.^7,8,9
     She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband, Curtis, in the 1830 Federal Census of Brighton, Monroe Co., New YorkG.¹⁶ She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband in the 1840 Federal Census of Gates, Monroe Co., New YorkG, even though she was actually about 34 years old.¹⁷
     Eliza and Curtis and their family moved to Genesee Co.G between 1840 and 1850. They appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Byron, Genesee Co., New YorkG, enumerated 27 Sep 1850, reporting real estate valued at $2,856. Their children Ann, Maria, William, and Edward were listed as living with them.¹⁸
     Eliza and Curtis and their family moved to Orleans Co.G between 1850 and 1855. They appeared on the 1855 State Census of Barre, Orleans Co., New YorkG, enumerated 7 Jun 1855, reporting they lived in a framed home valued at $1,000. Their children Ann, Maria, William, and Edward were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Eliza and Curtis appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Carlton, Orleans Co., New YorkG, enumerated 11 May 1860, reporting real estate valued at $3,500 and personal estate of $1,000. Their children Ann, Maria, William, and Edward were listed as living with them.²⁰
     Eliza and Curtis appeared on the 1865 State Census of Carlton, Orleans Co., New YorkG, enumerated 24 Jun 1865, reporting they lived in a framed home valued at $1,000. Their children Ann, Maria, William, and Edward were listed as living with them.²¹
     Eliza and Curtis appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Gaines, Orleans Co., New YorkG, enumerated 18 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $6,000 and personal estate of $1,370. Their children Ann, Maria, and Edward were listed as living with them.²²
     Eliza and Curtis appeared on the 1875 State Census of Gaines, Orleans Co., New YorkG, enumerated 12 Jun 1875, reporting they lived in a frame home valued at $1,500. Their children Ann and Maria were listed as living with them. Their eldest son, Henry, and his family were apparently living close by, as they were listed as the second preceding household.²³
     Eliza and Curtis appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Gaines, Orleans Co., New York G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. Their children Ann and Maria were listed as living with them.²⁴
     Eliza died on 30 Oct 1889 at age 83.^10,7 She was buried in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans Co., New YorkG.¹¹