*Died, at Saratoga Springs, NY Feb 10th, Mr. William Polly, in the 74th year of his age, a native of Charlton, Worcester County, Mass.

From "The Pittsfield Sun" 3-26-1846 Vol: XLVI Issue: 2375 Page: 3

*Died at New Canaan (N.Y.) on Thursday 28th ult. Mr. William Polly, aged 73 ys. He has left a widow, eleven children, forty-eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren to lament the loss of a kind husband and an affectionate parent.

From the "Berkshire Star" 12-05-1816 Vol: XXVIII Issue: 1 Page: 3

*Old Stage Driver Dead. Moravia July 12 - William Polly, Noony Sanatorium in Cortland. Mr. Polly was born in this village and for many years operated a passenger stage between Auburn and Moravia. Thirty years ago he went to Cortland and has resided there ever since. For many years he was an engineer with the Wickwire Brothers Wire Mills.

The only surviving relatives are two nieces, Mrs. M. S. Wright and Mrs. C. V. Wright of Cortland, and one nephew, William Polly of Auburn. Mr. Polly was a member of the Cortlandville Lodge F. and A. M.

Funeral services were held Tuesday ........ at the residence of Herman Holcomb, 123 Tompkins St. "

Unfortunately, I don't have the name of the newspaper this appeared in nor the date. From another story that referred to someone's son enlisting in the war and awaiting orders for France, I would guess it is from 1917-1918.

I have no further information on the above people. However, if you recognize any of them, would you please let me know as I am interested in NY Polley/Polly families. Thanks.

Barbara McDonald