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"William Walsh was born in the town of New Windsor, near Washington Lake, Oct. 4, 1773. He passed his earlier years on the homestead of his father, availing himself meanwhile of the privilege of acquiring such an education as the ordinary schools of his day afforded. After leaving school he went to New Windsor village, where he worked at ship-building. In those days New Windsor was an active, thriving place. Many vessels were constructed there. Sloops sailed on regular dates to New York, carrying passengers and freight, and much business was transacted. A partnership was formed between Judge Morrell and William Walsh, and they carried on the freight and passenger business, owning sloops sailing at regular dated for New York. Walsh was captain of a sleep, and sailed the same for several seasons. Appreciating the superior advantages of Newburgh, he removed to that place in 1812, and engaged in the general dry-goods business with his brother Henry, the firm being William and Henry Walsh. Subsequently the brothers dissolved and continued business, each on his own account. Mr. Walsh was president of the village of Newburgh for two years, and a trustee for six years. He was town clerk for three years, and supervisor of Newburgh for nine years. He had the honor to represent New burgh at the celebration in New York in 1825 of the opening of the Erie Canal. He was a member and officer in the Rev. Dr. Johnston's church for many years, and on e of its most active and influential supporters. He was a man of fine presence, upright and honorable, a firm friend and a kind neighbor, social and friendly to all with whom he came in contact, and a successful business man. He took an active part in all public matters, and in the advancement of the interests of Newburgh. In 1827, Walsh became the president of the Bank of Newburgh, and continued in that position until his death. Under his judicious and conservative management the bank prospered, and had the entire and deserved confidence of the public. Mr. Walsh erected the brick buildings at the south-west corner of Water and Third Streets, Newburgh. He lived there for several years, and subsequently purchased the Betts property on Montgomery Street, where he resided until his death, which occurred Nov. 2, 1839. During his last sickness he was visited by Henry Clay, and the interview between the two men is said to have been an affecting one. Walsh married Mary, daughter of Isaac Van Duzer, of Cornwall. Mrs. Walsh died Oct. 18, 1801, and their children - Isaac V. and Abram - died in infancy. Mr. Walsh's second wife was Mary, daughter of Judge Joseph Morrell, of New Windsor, who was an officer in the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Walsh died March 24, 1866. The children of William and Mary Walsh were Joseph M,. Margaret, William H., Albert, Charles, Mary A., Norman A., John J., Edward L., and Sarah E."

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"William Walsh was born in the town of New Windsor, near Washington Lake, Oct. 4, 1773. He passed his earlier years on the homestead of his father, availing himself meanwhile of the privilege of acquiring such an education as the ordinary schools of his day afforded. After leaving school he went to New Windsor village, where he worked at ship-building. In those days New Windsor was an active, thriving place. Many vessels were constructed there. Sloops sailed on regular dates to New York, carrying passengers and freight, and much business was transacted. A partnership was formed between Judge Morrell and William Walsh, and they carried on the freight and passenger business, owning sloops sailing at regular dated for New York. Walsh was captain of a sleep, and sailed the same for several seasons. Appreciating the superior advantages of Newburgh, he removed to that place in 1812, and engaged in the general dry-goods business with his brother Henry, the firm being William and Henry Walsh. Subsequently the brothers dissolved and continued business, each on his own account. Mr. Walsh was president of the village of Newburgh for two years, and a trustee for six years. He was town clerk for three years, and supervisor of Newburgh for nine years. He had the honor to represent New burgh at the celebration in New York in 1825 of the opening of the Erie Canal. He was a member and officer in the Rev. Dr. Johnston's church for many years, and on e of its most active and influential supporters. He was a man of fine presence, upright and honorable, a firm friend and a kind neighbor, social and friendly to all with whom he came in contact, and a successful business man. He took an active part in all public matters, and in the advancement of the interests of Newburgh. In 1827, Walsh became the president of the Bank of Newburgh, and continued in that position until his death. Under his judicious and conservative management the bank prospered, and had the entire and deserved confidence of the public. Mr. Walsh erected the brick buildings at the south-west corner of Water and Third Streets, Newburgh. He lived there for several years, and subsequently purchased the Betts property on Montgomery Street, where he resided until his death, which occurred Nov. 2, 1839. During his last sickness he was visited by Henry Clay, and the interview between the two men is said to have been an affecting one. Walsh married Mary, daughter of Isaac Van Duzer, of Cornwall. Mrs. Walsh died Oct. 18, 1801, and their children - Isaac V. and Abram - died in infancy. Mr. Walsh's second wife was Mary, daughter of Judge Joseph Morrell, of New Windsor, who was an officer in the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Walsh died March 24, 1866. The children of William and Mary Walsh were Joseph M,. Margaret, William H., Albert, Charles, Mary A., Norman A., John J., Edward L., and Sarah E."
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History of Orange County, New York, Page 1, Issue 408
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