01 Simeon B. Jewett Marker

According to local historian Helen Hastings, “this is the second in the row of old brick houses. It was built in 1828 for Col. Jewett by the Haskells. Its doorway is one of the finest.

Col. Simeon B. Jewett was born in Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn. In 1801. In 1820 he went to Skaneateles, N.Y. and studied law in the office of his brother, judge Jewett. Admitted to the bar in 1823, he came to Clarkson that same year and continued to reside in Clarkson and practice his profession most of his life.

He married Nancy Cook in 1832. In 1834 he formed a partnership with Henry R. Selden under the firm name of Jewett and Selden, which continued until 1858 when Judge Selden removed to Rochester.

Always a Democrat, Jewett early became interested in politics, but he cared more for the success of his party and friends than for his own advancement.

He served as supervisor from 1833 to 1835. He was appointed surrogate of Monroe County in 1845 and served two years in that capacity driving from Clarkson to Rochester to spend two days of every week there. He was appointed marshal of the northern New York district by President Buchanan and held this office four years.

Col. Jewett early became what was known as a Freesoiler, and was identified with that wing of the Democratic Party. He was a man of wonderful executive ability, and as a lawyer had few superiors. He was prominent in all State and National conventions.

He died in Clarkson in 1869. His wife died in 1883. Their only child, Miss Marry W. Jewett, born 1836, continued to live at the homestead until her death in 1903. She left the house with all its treasures to a cousin who lived Kendall, New York, but this other Miss Jewett died soon after receiving her legacy and it passed on to other relations.

The house is currently owned by H.F. Lowry.”

Helen Hastings, et.al., Old Houses of Monroe County (Brockport: Privately Printed, 1946), 10.

According to local historian Helen Hastings, “Simeon B. Jewett, 1861-1869; Political Leader—Jurist; Partner of Henry R. Selden; U.S. Marshal, Northern N.Y. under Pres. Buchanan; Village of Clarkson, Town of Clarkson, Monroe County, Lake Road; Simeon B. Jewett—Sharon, Litchfield Co., Conn. 1801.

In 1820 removed to Skaneateles to study law in office of brother, Judge Freeborn Jewett. Admitted to bar in 1823. Settled at Clarkson soon afterwards. Married Miss Nancy Cook 1831. In 1834 formed partnership with Henry R. Seldon which continued to 1858 when Judge Seldon moved to Rochester. Landmarks of Monroe County, under judges and attorneys pp 445, 446.

It says that he was prominent in Democratic Party and as a lawyer he had been chosen supervisor in 1833 and 1835. Was appointed surrogate of Monroe County in 1845 and served two years in that capacity. Was appointed Marshal of Northern District of New York by President Buchanan. Died at Clarkson in 1869.

Owned by H.F. Lowry

As members of the Historical Research Committee, Miss Dorothy Frass and others obtained these markers for historical sites. Mrs. Dobson took the photographs. ‘See also p. 86’ ”

Helen Hastings and Daughters of the American Revolution, Brockport Chapter, “Old Houses of Monroe County” (1946). Local History Books. Book 2, p. 98.