Gerald Ingalls (2000)

Born in Greenville in 1912, Gerald Ingalls, or Jerry, as he was better known, lived almost his entire life on Ingalside Road. Since the Ingalls family settled in the area in the 1790s, it seems that everyone knows someone who is related to the Ingalls. Jerry graduated from the Greenville Free Academy in 1929 and the Albany business College in 1933.

Jerry, along with wife Annella Dinnel, helped and later succeeded Jerry’s parents (Warren and Margaret) in the running of Ingalside Farm that could take in 160 guests.

Gerald was an active community member, involved with the Christ Episcopal Church, Greene County Extension Service, Catskill Valley Historical Society, the Republican Party, Greenville Volunteer Fire Company, Fire and Home Administration, and the Boy Scouts, among others.

More importantly, it was Jerry style that made people appreciate and welcome his contributions. He was a natural storyteller with a warm sense of humor, and was willing to talk to anyone about almost anything. Many remember Jerry driving around town in his truck, accompanied by his dog. He especially liked sports, the Civil War, and trains. He loved his family, home and community, leaving a personal imprint on Greenville and warm memories in people’s hearts. He passed in 1995.

By Don Teator, Greenville Town Historian.