1836 ... The following three hundred and thirty one electors Cast ballots to elect Hiram Osborn as Representative to the General Assembly. Abner Cable ...

Glover W. Cable, born in Oxford in 1844, is a son of Rosewell and Hannah (Chatfield) Cable, and grandson of Abner Cable. Rosewell Cable was born in Monroe, Conn., and came to Oxford about 1818. He was a hatter by trade, and buil a hat factory on the farm now owned by his son, Glover W.

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Nearly opposite the Thompson place is the old original Cable homestead which was owned and occupied by Roswell Cable. He came to Oxford from Monroe about the time the hat shop started. He married Hannah Chatfield of Oxford and located on the farm and learned the hatter's trade and also ran the farm by the aid of hired help. He kept the town's poor for many years and those who were able helped in the farm work towards paying for their keeping. The old house, which is still standing, was built in the latter part of the 17th century, by whom I am not able to mention, but it was considered a very old house fifty years ago. Ten children were born to Roswell and Hannah (Chatfield) Cable.
* Agar E., married Sarah E. Davis, daughter of Burritt and Electa Davis.
* Julia married Wilson H. Clark, a prominent lawyer of New Haven.
* Fred'k O. Married Sarah E. Davis, daughter of Burritt and Electa Davis.
* Mary Ann married George Sperry of Bethany.
* Laviola married Alonzo Leek of Oxford
* Hanford R. married HIlda Whittaker of Susquehanna, Pa.
* Glover W. married Sarah Van Houten of Oswego, N.Y. 2nd, married Elizabeth Hatch, daughter of Chauncey M. Hatch of Bridgeport.
* Hannah J. married G. M. Winter of Oswego., N.Y. He was a railroad conductor on th eErie road and at the time of his death, about two years ago, he had been in the employ of the Erie road fifty years and never had an accident.
* Betsy married Nathan Johnson. He was a merchant in Ansonia and carried on business there for many years. He died in Waverly, N.Y.
* Horace died young, was never married.
Of the ten children only three are living. Frederick O. now in his 83rd year, lives at Yorkville Heights, N. Y. with his daughter, Mrs. Lincoln PIerce; Herman J. lives in Oswego, N.Y., and Glover W., the youngest son, who has lived on the old homestead most of his life. Several years ago he purchased the Stephen Thompson farm lying opposite the old place and removed the old structure, enlarged the cellar and built one of the finest residences in this part of the state. The location is one of the bet and from the spacious veranda one has a view of the surrounding country of many miles, and on clear days one can see Long Island Sound and the vessels sailing thereon.
Mr. Cable learned the carpenter trade with the late Frederick Beecher and John Davis of Seymour and has worked at that business in connection with his farm work. He is one of the foremost in town affairs and has represented the town twice in the Legislature, has been selectman a number of years, and tax collector and has at various times filled most of the minor offices in town. Eight children were born to Glover W. and Elizabeth (Hatch) Cable -- Betsy, Henry, Fred, Nelson, Julia, Horace, Emma and Lillian.
* Betsy married Sherman Sanford and lives in Seymour
* Fred and Henry are married and live in Torrington
* Julia married Walter James and lives in Seymour
* Emma married Pearl Robinson of Oxford who now resides in Shelton and is in business in Derby.
* Lillian married Chas. Pope, son of John B. Pope of Oxford.
* Nelson is married and lives at Oxford.
* Horace is employed by E. K. Tomlinson, in Seymour, at carpenter work.

This house was owned by Horace Cable, who with two other brothers, Roswell and Orlando, came from Monroe, all locating in Oxford.

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This house was owned by Horace Cable, who with two other brothers, Roswell and Orlando, came from Monroe, all locating in Oxford.

Returning to the main road we journey a short distance north when another old landmark greets our vision. This place is known as the Cable Homestead for the reason it was owned by Orlando Cable for many years. He was one of the three brothers who came from Monroe at the time of the hatting industry in Oxford and followed the business of a hatter until the shop was closed. Then he turned his attention to farming and cattle and sheep raising. He married Betsy Wheeler. He was quite prominent in town and church affairs, and filled many offices of trust in the town. They had no children to bless their lonely home, but he was very generous in his nature to the children of the poor of the community. His larger was never empty and the latch string was always on the outside. It was a favorite place for the young people to congregate and it was customary for the older ladies to meet in the afternoon and have a sewing bee, and in the evening the younger ones would assemble and have a kissing bee. They both lived to a ripe old age, loved and honored by all who knew them, and when they were called to the unknown realms, many sad hearts did honor to their memory. I think the place is now vacant.

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Thurs 18th Clear & cold.... Orlando Cables died.

Wheeler, Birdsey G., son of Samuel & Phebe, died Feb. 18, 1838, age 30 yrs. 6 mos.
Wheeler, Samuel, died Jan. 31, 1853, age 83 yrs.
Wheeler, Phebe, wife of Samuel, died Apr. 16, 1848, age 73 yrs.
Wheeler, Samuel, died Dec. 24, 1799, age 81 yrs.
Wheeler, Abigail, wife of Samuel, died June 15, 1792, age 70 yrs.
Cable, Orlando, died Dec. 18, 1856, age 58 yrs. 6 mos.
Cable, Betsey, wife of Orlando, died Aug. 23, 1860, age 57 yrs.
Washband, Sally Maria, died June 4, 1877, age 79 yrs. 7 mos.
Wheeler, Agniss, daughter of Lieut. Samuel & Abigail, died Aug. 2, 1764, age 15 yrs.
Towner, Eunice, wife of Isaac, died July 23, 1818, age 30 yrs.
Wheeler, Deborah T., wife of Elisha, died May 18, 1857, age 88 yrs.
Wheeler, Elisha, died June 12, 1836, age 65 yrs.
Wheeler, James, died Apr. 3, 1805, age 26 yrs. 1 mos.
Wheeler, Joseph, son of Robert & Ruth, died July 31, 1793, age 12 yrs.
Wheeler, Ruth, wife of Robert, died May 25, 1788, age 44 yrs.
Wheeler, Robert, died Apr. 17, 1782 age 36 yrs.

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Leaving the Maples, the house of Hiram Osborn, we proceed north and ascend quite a steep hill, until we reach the plateau. The first house we come to is an old structure built in the early part of the 18th century and like many of the old houses on this street, was built from the timber from the virgin forest, hewed by the carpenters. The shingles which cover the house were rent and shaved by long and patient toil. who the builder was we are unable to learn, but it is a wonderful piece of architecture.
This house was owned by Horace Cable, who with two other brothers, Roswell and Orlando, came from Monroe, all locating in Oxford. Horace was actively identified with the hatting industry in Oxford for many years, until it was abandoned, then he turned his attention to farming. He married Mrs. Ann Booth, a widow lady of Monroe who had two daughters by her former husband. Mary Booth, who married William Bronson of Oxford, who built the house now owned and occupied by Chas. Myers on the Oxford road. Sarah Booth, the youngest daughter died early in life, was never married.
Some time after the death of Mr. Cable the place was purchased by Charles Beecher, who resided there for several years. Then it came into the possession of Geo. Andrews. After a few years he sold it to a foreigner named Daniel Marks, who still owns and occupies the place. The house was recently renovated on the outside and now presents a very respectable appearance.
(NOTE: This house is #132 in the EARLY HOUSES OF OXFORD, CONNECTICUT book, published 1976, Historic House Committee of Oxford's Bicentennial Commission).

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