Emmett O. Coan and Addie M. Boyd

EMMETT O. COAN is extensively engaged in farming, dairying, and stock-growing in the town of Kortright, where he has a valuable farm of two hundred and fourteen acres under a high state of culture, with substantial and convenient buildings, and all the accessories of a model homestead. He is the worthy descendant of one of the early-established families of the town of Kortright, where his birth occurred August 10, 1850. His parents Orrin and Elvira (Burdick) Coan, were also natives of the same place; and here his grandfather, Miller Coan, was one of the original settlers. He was a native of Dutchess County; and, coming here when the country was new, he bought a farm near Bloomville, and in the course of years by dint of energetic toil, long continued, cleared a good homestead, living upon it until his form was bent by the weight of more than fourscore years. In politics he was a sound Democrat, and in his religious beliefs quite liberal.  

Orrin Coan spent his entire life, a long and active one of eighty-two years, in the place of his birth. Following in the footsteps of his father, he became interested in agricultural pursuits, and buying a farm of one hundred acres in Kortright, abided thereon until his death, successfully engaged in its cultivation.  His wife  survived him, and still lives on the homestead, where they passed so many years of wedded happyness.  Eight children were born into their household, of whom the following five are now living: Paulina A. Dean; Mary Scott, of Walton; Leroy J.; Emmett O.  and Fanny L. Coan

In the days of his youth Emmett O. Coan attended the district school of his neighborhood, and under the instruction of his father acquired a practical knowledge of the art of agriculture. On attaining his majority, he began life on his own account as a farmer. In his business affairs, he has met with prosperity, and is now classed among the most thriving and progressive farmers of Delaware County. 

In 1891 Mr. Coan bought he farm where he now lives: and, under his close application to work, and through his judicious  management, it has become one of the most attractive estates in the vicinity. He devotes much attention to the rearing of fine stock, and his dairy contains twenty-nine head of choice cows. 

Mr. Coan was united in marriage in 1891 to Addie M. Boyd, a native of Bovina Centre; and one son, Charlie Coan, has come to brighten their household. By his sterling traits of character and straightforward business ways Mr. Coan has fully established himself in the esteem and confidence of his fellow-citizens and associates.  In politics he is an ardent Republican, and in religion he is liberal in his views. His worthy wife is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.  Biographical Review - The Leading Citizens of Delaware County, NY. 1895

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