"Edmund H. Watkins commenced his connection with the stage-lines to Catskill and other points in 1823, at Harpersfield, Delaware Co., for his brother Hezekiah. Mr. Watkins came to Ithaca Jan. 1, 1825, and took charge of the business which soon extended to include routes to New York City, and points north, south, and east. He continued his connection with sundry rival lines, in 1833, and down to 1857, and may be considered an ‘old stager.’”