John Law (1767-1853)

He was the son of Robert Law (d.1809) and came to America in 1784 from Northern Ireland, settling at Jackson in Washington County, New York. He became a successful dairy farmer with about 500-acres and the largest dairy farm in the county. His home was described as, "an old-fashioned country farmhouse, built of plank. The roof extended down, and covered the stoop. On one side of the entrance was the "buttery," on the other a sleeping-room. It had an old-fashioned kitchen, with the usual monster fireplace of those day. Close by the door was a well of pure water with, "the old pole and bucket". He had five children, two daughters and three sons, including the railroad and shipping magnate, "Live Oak" George Law of New York City.