Calved March, 1859; bred by Linsley Brothers, West Meriden, Conn.; the property of Rollin Gleason and W. R. Sanford, Vermont.
Sire Comet 22 (162); 2d sire Albert (2).
Dam Fairy 97 (696) by Baron (4); 2d dam Forester Cow (735) by a bull bred by Richard Merson, Eng.
68 Messenger,
Calved August 16th, 1857; bred by R. H. Van Rensselaer, of Morris, Otsego County, N. Y.; the property of A. W. North, East Maine, Broome County, N. Y.
Sire Pontiac (527) (483E); 2d sire Exeter (198).
Dam Lady Bird (820) by Venture; 2d dam Lady by Hundred Guinea (56). Messenger gained the first prize at the Cortland County Fair, in 1860.
69 Monitor,
Calved March 14th, 1862; bred by and the property of C. D. Bent, Iowa City, Iowa.
Sire Mayboy (71) imported; 2d sire Duke of York (37).