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which have for many years borne abundance of fruit ; a part of his orchards 

 consisted of about 3,000 dwarf pear trees which he imported from France in 

 1851, which have been in good bearing condition more than thirty years. 



In 1879 he went to Holland where he selected for their firm (T. G. Yeomans 

 & Sons) the foundation herd of Holstein-Friesian cattle, which has become 

 noted for its uniform and superior excellence. 



Mr. Yeomans was the first president of the Holstein-Friesian Association 

 of America, and gave active and efficient influence in accomplishing the union 

 of the Holstein and Dutch-Fresian Associations, both of which were propagat- 

 ing the same breed of cattle. 



He also earnestly co-operated in establishing the system of Advanced Reg- 

 istry of the Association, and the firm of T. G. Yeomans & Sons caused of their 

 herd the entry of the first forty animals in this register, and every one upon 

 both their milk and butter records. They were the pioneers also in testing their 

 herd for butter, which has led to such wonderful development of the butter 

 qualities of this breed of cattle. They have not aimed to have a very large 

 herd, but have persistently and very successfully sought to have one of the 

 greatest uniform excellence. 



Mr. Yeomans has resided in Walworth for sixty years and for fifty years in 

 the house in which he now lives. He is a widely known and highly esteemed 

 citizen. His sterling integrity and true manly qualities have made him rec- 

 ognized and honored in many high positions of trust and responsibilty in local 

 affairs. In 1851 and 1852 he was a member of the New York State Legislature. 

 In the Holstein-Friesian Association his wise, conservative counsels have been 

 highly valued and he has served almost continuously as a member of its board 

 of officers. 



