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From Cortland County Historical Society "Folder" information on Knickerbocker:
Harry Knickerbocker and Louisa Brigham, his wife, came to Cincinnatus from Madison County and settled on Lot 8, about 1830. This was part of the present Knickerbocker farm, which has been in the possession of the family since that time.
Mr. Knickerbocker had four children, Amelia, Louisa, Franklyn and Henry. Henry continued to live on the farm until his death.
Harry Knickerbocker died in 1871 at the age of 79 years and his wife died in 1860 aged 62 years.
Henry Knickerbocker spend his entire life of 73 years on the farm owned by his father. He was unassuming yet took an active interest in the welfare of the place, in politics and especially educational matters. From the time of the opening of Cincinnatus Academy in 1856 until it was turned into a Union School in 1895, with the exception of the first two years, he was a member of the Board of Trustees and more than 25 years its secretary. Henry married Helen Bourne and to them were born two children, Irving and Elbert. (in Pencil: Helen Bourne, dau of Riki Bourne and Rosina(?) Maria Carpenter(Roswell K. Bourne and Marish
"H. E. Knickerbocker Dies at Cincinnatus'
'Cincinatus, January 19 (1938) - Henry Elbert Knickerbocker, 68, died of pneumonia at his home on Taylor Avenue, Wednesday Morning, January 18. He was born December 12, 1870 to Henry and Helen Bourne Knickerbocker on the Knickerbocker Farm now occupied by his sone, Edwin. He was married to Iva Bryan about 44 years ago. To this union two children were born, Edwin of this village and Mrs. Carrie Newman of Brooklyn.'
He spent all his life in this community, graduating from the old academy and occupying the old Knickerbocker Homestead. He moved to the village about sixteen years ago, but still worked a farm on West Hill.
He was a mason, justice of the peace, treasurer of the school board and attended the Methodist Church.
He leaves a host of friends and admirers, who will miss his wise and friendly interest and advice. Although a quiet, reserved man, his influence has been felt through out the community, and he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife; one son Edwin; one daughter, Carrie Newman; six grandchildren; a niece Virginia Kelly, who made her home with them; and a brother, Irving K. of Auburn Washington. The funeral will be held at the Methodist Church Saturday at 2. Rev. John Watkins officiating. There will be Masonic services at the grave in the Cincinnatus Cemetery."
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