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George one was of 7 children. His oldest sister, Eliza was born in England, but George and the others were born in New York. 1870 Federal Census records show Eliza at age 20, Mary Jane age 17, John (born 1854) age 15, George age 13, "Lilla" age 9 (I suspect this is his sister Elizabeth W. since she is age 19 on the 1880 Census and no Lilla is listed. Perhaps "Lilla" was a nickname?), Charles A. (born 1862) age 7. George Paddock, farm laborer, is also listed under the Sleggs household. The value of real estate owned is $3750, and value of personal estate listed at $2200.
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George married Nellie Darling shortly after this time period. They lived on "Darling Farm" on Reservoir Road in Geneseo. According to the 1917 Livingston Farm Directory, they grew wheat and beans there. George and Nellie had only one child: Mabel Darling Sleggs, who was born in 1885.
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The next available census records are from 1920, which show George and Nellie at age 63 and 59. By the 1930 Federal Census, George was a widower and age 73. According to Georgia Feasel, George Sleggs died of a bee sting. We are unsure of the year. His sensitivity to bees was passed on to his grandson George Sleggs Carmichael and great-granddaughter Joanne Damboise.
George kept numerous diaries throughout the years, and they contain a wealth of information about the family and daily farm life. Georgia has 26 of these diaries in her possession. Between the two of us, we will try to publish some of the notable entries here. Interestingly enough, the day Mabel was born in 1885, George only notes "Baby girl born today".
George Sleggs" Wedding photo?
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