Daniel & Eliza were the first couple to be married in Andover, Allegeny County, NY. The land agent had promised 100 acres of land to the first married couple, so they quickly arranged for a private ceremony so as to married before another couple.
For many years Jerome was a farmer and a carpenter. For a while starting in 1856 he was also a wagon maker, and around 1890 he became a merchant.
In the 1870 Federal Census, Jerome & Mary are living at Independence, Allegany Co., NY, with their daughters Cora, Fanny, & Lenie. In 1880 they are at Foster, MacKean Co., PA, with children Fannie, Lena, & Chas.