David Fowler

David Fowler, Jr., settled in North Newburgh in 1786. He was born at Crom Pound Westchester, Co., and was engaged in completing his studies in New York when the Revolution broke out. After the British obtained possession of the city he accepted the appointment of surgeon in the Second Regiment of Loyalists, and served during the continuance of the struggle. He resided on his farm at Newburgh until 1828m when he removed to the village of Newburgh, where he died in 1835, wen it was written of him that "he lived respected, esteemed, and beloved, and died regretted. His amiable manners, his correct deportment, and the distinguished virtues which adorned his character, secured him an extensive circle of friends. He was the cheerful companion, the unwavering friend, the kind and affectionate husband and father. He was a blessing to his friends, an honor to the community, and one of the highest ornaments of our nature. Of him it may be truly said that he was a nan without guile and without reproach. He was just, generous, humane, and benevolent. The strictest honor, probity, and integrity were happily blended in his character. The law of God was his constant guide, and the daystar of his noble and cultivated mind. Those who knew him will often turn with melancholy pleasure to the remembrance of his virtues, and drop a tear to his memory." Gilbert Ogden Fowler, of Newburgh, Dr. Fowler's only surviving son, has been noticed in connection with the bench and bar.

• E.M. Ruttenber, L.H. Clark... History of Orange County, New York: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men..., Philadelphia, 1881, Volume 1.