Silas HOYT

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"A Genealogy of the Hoyt Families": Silas was blind; signed the deed of 1773 by mark, when he was living in "old Poundridge"; was living after 1802. It is supposed that he lost his sight after arriving at manhood. He was a devout Presbyterian, and after returning from meeting, could repeat much of the sermon, and sing the psalms and hymns employed. he recognized a lady after 30 yrs. had passed, by her voice alone. "Elder Lee" once preached a sermon on Bonapart as fulfilling the prophecy of Daniel, which he objected to printing, when requested to do so, because it was delivered without notes. Silas thought he could repeat it word for word, and undertook to supply any part that might be wanting. It is said that in his old age he lived in Amsterdam, NY with a dau. who m. ? Ambler.