BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX OF NOTABLE PEOPLE FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK  (--1927)


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ADAMS, John Quincy

    Born September 26, 1849 at Watertown, New York. He is the son of John
and Electa (Fox) Adams, the father a native of Vermont and a farmer, having
died in 1884, the mother a native of Adams, New York, who died in 1887.
Married in  1874 Amelia Burnett, of Cape Vincent, New York, daughter of
Mosely and Almira (Simmons) Burnett. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have one daughter,
Mabel B., wife of Charles H. Morrison, having three children living:  Edwin
Quincy, Elva and Gladys. John Quincy Adams was  vice-president of the
Agricultural Insurance
Company of Watertown, New York since 1867 as an office boy.

ADAMS, Edgar Lyman

    Born in Marathon in 1857, son of Lyman and Ruth (Squires) Adams, and
descended from Henry Adams of Braintree, now Quincy, Massachusetts, who
settled there in 1634. His descendants in direct line were:  Edward, Henry,
Joseph, Moses, a soldier of the Revolution who died at Valley Forge; Moses
(2) and Moses (3) father of Lyman Adams and grandfather of the subject of
this record.  The son of Lyman Adams and his first wife, Ruth (Squires)
Adams, was Edgar L. Adams, who grew up in Marathon and was given the
fundamentals of education in the schools of Marathon. Mr. Adams became a
member of the Marathon Lodge, No. 438, Free and Accepted Masons, in 1881,
and is now (1926) Master. He is a member of Cortland Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons; Cortland Commandery, Knights Templar; Kalurah Temple, Ancient Arabic
Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at Binghamton. On May 13, 1879, Edgar L.
Adams married Ella V. Courtney, of Marathon, daughter of  Oscar and Carshena
(Dyer) Courtney.

ALBERTSON, M.D. Harvey S.

    Born in Monroe County, December 14, 1875, a son of Dr. Charles S. and
Lillian S. (Sprague) Albertson. His father was also a native of Monroe
County where he was a practicing physician for many years until his death in
1914. Harvey S. Albertson was educated in the public and high schools of his
native region and then attended the University of Buffalo, after which he
took up the study of medicine at the Cleveland Homoeopathic Medical College,
Cleveland, Ohio, of which his father also had been a graduate. He was
graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1907. Secured additional
knowledge and experience as an interne in several Cleveland hospitals. In
the same year he came to Oswego and established himself there as a general
practitioner, where he has since continued. He has been especially
interested in the treatment of Tuberculosis. He was one of the organizers
and a prime mover in the founding of the Oswego Tuberculosis Sanitarium. He
is a Fellow of the American Medical Association and a member of the New York
State and of the Oswego County Medical Societies, as well as of the Oswego
Academy of Medicine. Since 1921 he has been health officer of the town of
Oswego, succeeding in this office Dr. J. A. Mansfield. He has also been a
member for some ten years of the New York National Guard with the rank of
captain  and as such saw service with the One Hundred and Eighth Infantry on
the Mexican border and during the World War. Member of the City club and of
the Oswego Country Club. Supporter of the Republican Party. Dr. Albertson
never married and makes his home at No. 131 West Fourth Street, Oswego,
where he also maintains his professional offices.

ALDRICH, Hon. Newton A.

    Was born in Luzerne, Warren County, New York, June 6, 1830 of English
ancestry,  his parents being Seth and Mira (Adams) Aldrich, the father a
successful farmer and leading citizen of Warren County. The son Newton
received his education in the local public schools and at Glens Falls
Academy. In 1862 he was elected to the New York State Assembly from Warren
County.Mr. Aldrich was a large stockholder in and a director of the Aldrich
Paper Company, vice-president of the United States Talc Company and of the
International Lace Manufacturing  Company. His prominence in financial
circles began in 1892, when he was elected president of the Bank of
Gouverneur, and he held this office for seventeen years, until his death in
1909.. In 1886 he was appointed by Governor Levi P. Morton chairman of the
State Board of Charities on which he gave valued service until the time of
his death. Hon. Newton A. Aldrich married, at Granville, New York, March 17,
1858, Catherine J. (Kate) Griffin, who was born August 10, 1832. To Mr. and
Mrs. Aldrich was born a son,
Herbert Griffin Aldrich.

ALDRICH,  Herbert Griffin

     A native of Warren County, New York, but a resident of Gouverneur, St.
Lawrence County, New York, for some sixty years from his early childhood to
the time of his death in 1926, the late Mr. Aldrich for many years was the
leading  industrialist, banker, capitalist and philanthropist of his
community.
    Herbert Griffin Aldrich was born in Luzerne, Warren County, New York,
December 3, 1860, the only son of Hon. Newton A. and Catherine J. (Kate)
(Griffin) Aldrich.  He came to Gouverneur with his parents in 1866 at the
age of six years, and from then on to the time of his death it remained his
home. Educated at Gouverneur Wesleyan Seminary, from which he graduated in
1880. Then went to Hamilton College, being elected to membership in the Phi
Beta Kappa Fraternity and graduating in 1884. Mr. Aldrich married (first),
September 14, 1890, Jennie A. Loucks, daughter of James and Catherine
Loucks, of Hermon, New York, who died February 3, 1900. He married (second),
April 20, 1905, Mrs. Anne (Crane) Fish, daughter of James E. and Elizabeth
(Colman) Crane, of New York City, both deceased. By her first marriage Mrs.
Anne (Crane) Aldrich is the mother of one daughter, Dorothy Emerson Fish,
who was summoned home from her studies in England by the death of her
step-father. Mr. Aldrich was the father of three children, one son and one
daughter of his first marriage; 1. Newton Harald, who died in infancy. 2.
Ruth Katherine, who married Clyde W. Bame, of Auburn, New York. There is a
son of his second marriage, Robert, who entered Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute in 1925. Mr. Aldrich died at his home in Gouverneur, January 24,
1926, after an illness of about one month, and was laid to rest in Riverside
Cemetery. The funeral took place January 27, at his home, with Rev. W. F.
Skinner, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating.

ALLEN, M.D. Oakley Arnold

    Dr. Oakley Arnold Allen was born August 27, 1887, at Burdette, Schuyler
County, and he was graduated at Syracuse University in 1912 with his
Bachelor of Arts degree, and at the Medical School of that University in
1916, with his degree of Doctor of Medicine. After his interneship at the
University Hospital of the Good Shepherd, he engaged in practice in Cayuga
County for eight months. He then established himself in practice at Watkins:
and besides his office as coroner of Schuyler County, he is a member of the
County and State Medical societies. Throughout his career as a general
medical practitioner, he has successfully sought the highest standards of
his profession, and his excellent record both as physician and surgeon is
based upon his steadfast zeal for his profession.  Fraternally, Dr. Allen is
affiliated
with Canadesoga Lodge, No. 169, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and with
Watkins Odd Fellowship encampment, No. 38; with Jefferson Lodge, No. 332,
Free and Accepted Masons, of which he is a Past Master; Watkins Chapter, No.
182, Royal Arch Masons, of which he is High Priest; Corning Consistory,
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite;  St. Omar Commandery, No. 19, Knights
Templar, of Elmira; Kalurah Temple, Ancient Arabic order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine; and he is also a member of the Southern Tier Shrine
Association; Acacia Fraternity, Syracuse Chapter; and Glen Springs Golf
Club. Dr. Oakley Arnold Allen is a son of Dr. Seth B. and Elizabeth H.
(Hager) Allen; Dr. Seth B. Allen who was born January 3, 1854, in Cortland
County, was graduated at the Medical School of Syracuse University in 1878,

practiced in Brudette forty-seven years; he died, May 31, 1925; his wife
died June 5, 1912.
    Dr. O.A. Allen married, July 18, 1917, Harriette E. Fisher, of Bellona,
daughter of Floyd H. and Mary (Archer) Fisher, her mother deceased. Dr. and
Mrs. Allen have one son, John G. Allen.

AMES,  Morse Elliott

    A son of Fred L. and Cora (Cross) Ames, Morse E. Ames was born October
16, 1888, in De Ruyter, and after his graduation from the Norwich High
School in the class of 1907, he spent a year at Binghamton Business College.
He prepared for his profession in the Law School of Syracuse University,
where he was graduated in 1911 with his degree of Bachelor of Laws, and he
was admitted to the bar in September of that year. Morse E. Ames, member of
one of the most prominent legal firms in this section of the State, is an
attorney of broad training and experience.
    Fraternally, Mr. Ames is affiliated with Cortlandville Lodge, No. 470,
Free and Accepted Masons: with Cortland Chapter, No. 194, Royal Arch Masons;
and the Cortland Lodge of Perfection; Central City bodies, Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite. He is president of the New York State Affiliated
Exchange clubs, member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and
New York State and Cortland County Bar associations.
    Morse E. Ames married, June 25, 1913, Lulu Buckingham, of New Woodstock,
daughter of Clayton A. and Maude M. (Perkins) Buckingham. Their children are
Martha E., born May 29, 1916; Frederick B., born September 29, 1918; and
Richard N., born December 30, 1919.

AMOS,  Jacob Frederick

     He is a son of John G. Amos, a cabinetmaker, of Wurttemberg, Germany,
who died in Syracuse, New York in 1904, and Fredericka R. (Rauss) Amos, of
Stuttgart, Germany, who died in Syracuse, New York, in 1894; both parents
came to the United States in 1864.
    Jacob Frederick Amos was born, November 11, 1867, in Syracuse, where he
attended the public schools. Mr. Amos is vice-president of the Watertown
Savings Bank, and a member of the board of directors of the Northern New
York Trust Company; a director of the Utica Mutual Insurance Company, and
the Allied Fire Insurance Company home office, of Utica. He is a member of
Central City Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Watertown Commandery, Knights
Templar; Syracuse Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, thirty-second
degree; and the ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of
Watertown.
    Jacob F. Amos married, October 18, 1893, Wilhelmina L. Harth, of
Syracuse, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Metzger) Harth; their children:
1. Roland H., superintendent of the bag making department of the Taggart
Brothers Company, Inc.; he married Louise Bibbins, daughter of Dr. Charles
N. and Lucy Bibbins, and they have two daughters: Carolyn Louise and Barbara
Elizabeth. 2. Robert J., attending Hamilton College, class of 1927,
unmarried.

ANDERSON,  David Minott

    A descendant of early comers to Westchester County, New York, he is a
son of David Anderson, grandson of Joseph H. Anderson, great-grandson of
Jeremiah Anderson, and great-great-grandson of William Anderson. His father,
David Anderson, was a farmer, who died in 1869. He married Caroline Minott
(Mitchell) Anderson, of White Plains, who died in 1886. David Minott
Anderson, son of David and Caroline M. (Mitchell) Anderson, was born October
9, 1855, at Harrison, Westchester County, where he attended the public and
high schools; and he was afterwards graduated at Brooklyn Polytechnical
Institute. He began his business career at No. 25 Cliff Street, New York
City, where he was employed as a clerk and traveling salesman for a concern
that handled tinware. In 1900 he was one of the organizers and founders of
the St. Regis Paper Company; and in 1914 he retired from active
participation in manufacturing .  He was vice-president of the St. Regis
Paper company, the Raquette River Power Company, and the Brownville Paper
Company; director of the St. Regis Falls Wood Corporation, Northern New York
Trust Company, Northern New York Utilities, Inc., Jefferson County Savings
Bank, Agricultural Insurance Company, Power Corporation of New York and a
large number of other concerns in which he is a heavy stockholder. David
Minott Anderson married, December 6, 1882, Ida M. Lydecker, of Englewood,
New Jersey, daughter of John R. and Elizabeth (Ward) Lydecker; and they have
one daughter, Elizabeth L., who married J. C. Wise, and they have two
children: Henry Alexander Wise, and Elizabeth Anderson Wise.

ANDREWS, M.D. Harold Edwin

    Born August 3, 1898 in Fabius, Onondaga County, a son of James E. and
Grace C. (Gallinger) Andrews, who are living in Cortland, New York. Harold
E. Andrews was educated in the public and high schools of Fabius, and after
graduating from the latter, entered Syracuse University to prepare himself
for the study of medicine. After one year's study at Syracuse University
Medical School he continued his medical studies at the Medical School of
Boston University, from which he graduated with the degree of Doctor of
Medicine in 1925. He is a member of the Cortland County Medical Association
and of the medical staff of Cortland County Hospital. He is a member of
Homer Lodge, No. 352, Free and Accepted Masons. Dr. Harold E. Andrews
married, September 6, 1925, Sybil Spinney, of Chelsea, Massachusetts,
daughter of Henry Spinney.

ARCHER, Captain Howard L.

    Son of Charles Archer, a carpenter, and Eva (Gavett) Archer, both of
whom reside in Walton, was born August 2, 1894, in Middletown, New York, and
he attended the public and the high schools in Walton. Mr. Archer was one of
the foremost factors in the interests of the World War in this section. He
enlisted, October 6, 1917, in Company G, 303d Infantr;y, and joining the
Officers' Training School, he was commissioned second lieutenant June 1,
1918. Assigned to overseas duty with his company, he continued his service
in France on September 8, 1918, and he was discharged as a first lieutenant,
July 22, 1919.  He now holds the office of captain of Company F, Tenth
Infantry, at Walton. Captain Howard L. Archer married, August 22, 1917,
Marion Judd, daughter of Tunis and Mattie (Clark) Judd, and their children
are: Howard L., Jr.; and Judd C. Archer.

ATKINSON,  Earl Edward

    He was born in Onondaga County, New York, August 26, 1877, the son of
James and Julia (Moore) Atkinson. James Atkinson, the father, was a stone
cutter by trade, having acquired high  proficiency before he left England,
his native country, to cast his lot in the United States. Earl E. Atkinson
was educated in Manlius, New York; also in Syracuse. He took an
apprenticeship at the printer's art with aptitude and skill, made rapid
progress and worked at printing in various capacities from job printing  to
newspaper work, and mastering each one, he came to Ithaca as an attractive
field for the career he had in view. With a partner, Bert R. Mitchell, in
1905, he took over the old  Ithaca "Democrat," published at No. 122 South
Tioga Street, and conducted it for a time.The partners changed its name to
the one it originally carried at the time it was established and called it
the "Ithaca Chronicle.". They merged it in 1911 with the Ithaca "Daily
News," and became a part of the Forest City Printing Company. It was
composed of Earl E. Atkinson, Charles E. Westervelt, and Bert R. Mitchell.
Mr. Atkinson was elected alderman of the Fourth Ward in September, 1925,
member and Past Master of Dryden Lodge, No. 472, Free and Accepted Masons;
of Eagle Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; of St. Augustine Commandery, Knights
Templar; and of Kalurah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine. He also was director and treasurer of the Ithaca Automobile Club and
secretary and treasurer of the Ithaca Rotary Club. Mr. Atkinson was married,
June 14, 1899, to Anna L. Steele of Dryden, New York, daughter of Andrew and
Marion (Hamilton) Steele, both deceased. They are the parents of a daughter
and a son, Jean and Robert Earl Atkinson. The family home is at No. 110
Ferris Place, while the Atkinson Press has its offices and plant at No. 106
East State Street, Ithaca, New York.

AUGSBURY,  Willard Shurtleff

    He combines the ancestral heritages of long established and sturdy
English and German stock, for it is interesting to note that prior to the
union of his father and mother, both his maternal and paternal ancestors had
married into pure English and German families. respectively. Mr. Augsbury
traces his descent directly to Hans (John) and Anna (Reichlin) Augsbury, who
with their three sons and five daughters were among the last of the
Palatinates who came to America. They settled at Minden, in the Mohawk
Valley, New York, in 1750, bearing a recommendation signed May 2, 1750, by
the Counselors of the County Rappaltzeiler, Principality of Zneilacken,
Bavaria. From Hans (John) Augsbury is descended his son, John (2), whose
son, Nicholas, was born in 1797 and died January 26, 1840, at Plessis, New
York. His son, Morgan Augsbury, was born at Pamelia, Jefferson County, New
York, October 14, 1827, whence the family had removed. He was a merchant and
later engaged in the flour  and feed business at Antwerp, where he died in
February, 1916. Morgan Augsbury engaged for a time variously in the
mercantile trade in Cohoes, Watertown, and finally at Plessis, New York.
>From 1863 until 1867, he was clerk and later warden of Auburn State Prison.
He married Minerva Shurtleff, born in Theresa, New York, November 8, 1829,
and died in Antwerp, January 29, 1903. She like her husband traced her
descent to an early date in Colonial history, through the Shurtleff and
Parker families, who settled in Reading, Massachusetts, in 1638. She was
also ninth in direct descent from John Howland, of the "Mayflower."  Mr. and
Mrs. Morgan Augsbury were the parents of the following children: (1).
Gertrude, who died in 1924, and was a member of the Mayflower Society and
the Daughters of the American Revolution. (2) Willard Shurtleff, (3) Frank
Addison of Ogdensburg, New York. (4) John Charles of San Francisco,
California. Willard Shurtleff Augsbury was born August 31, 1858 in Plessis,
Jefferson County, New York. He received a liberal education in the public
schools, at Ives Seminary, Phillips-Exeter Academy and at Yale University,
in which institution he was a former member of the class of 1881,
discontinuing his studies at the end of his freshman year to enter business.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of
the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of
the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was
elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two
years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and
was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was
succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president
and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are
with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery,
Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine. On September 12, 1893, Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary
Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly
in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell)
Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.

AULLS,      Frank R.

    He was born in Bradford, August 7, 1878, son of Frank and Elizabeth
(Rowlett) Aulls, both born in Wayne, New York, in 1840. His ancestry was of
excellent American stock, and his great-grandfather, William Aulls, made his
way to Pleasant Valley with William Baker in 1793, seventeen years before
the arrival of the Hammond family, whose name was given to the town of
Hammondsport.  His son, Ephraim Aulls, came from Connecticut and settled in
Pleasant Valley; he was one of the early white settlers of that region. His
son, Frank Aulls, father of the subject of this record, lived in Bradford
until his death in 1893, and prospered as a lumberman and farmer. He was a
member of Company 104, State Militia, during the Civil War. Frank R. Aulls
attended the Bradford Public School and the Haverling School at Bath. He put
aside his books at the age of fifteen and engaged in farming. In 1898, he
built a feed mill in Bradford, Steuben County, and two years later purchased
the waterpower mills at Campbell, where in 1921 he also erected the Aulls
Hydro-Electric Plant, in which he owned ninety eight per cent of the stock.
His mill, under his presidency, was in operation for some twenty-five years,
and in 1925 he sold out. He thus provided his section with many of the
lighting and milling facilities enjoyed by cities, and his plants and
equipment were matters of local pride. From 1914 to 1921, he was chairman of
the committee named to locate and build the Pleasant Valley Tuberculosis
Sanitorium, which was completed and opened in the fall of 1918. His
fraternal affiliations are with the Savona Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons,
and the Corning Consistory, and he holds the thirty-second degree. Frank R.
Aulls married (first), February 22, 1900, Mae Charlton, of Peekskill, New
York, who died in 1906. He married (second), in 1909. Margaret E. Cox, of
Cleveland, Ohio, by whom he has three children:  Anna E., born February 9,
1911; Frank W., born August 30, 1914; and Virginia M., born April 20, 1919.

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BABCOCK, Linn H.

    Born in Norwich, New York, on May 11, 1876, a son of the late Linn and
Mary Eliza (Potter) Babcock, the latter of whom a native of Laurens, New
York, is still living (1926). The father, Linn Babcock, was born in New
Berlin, New York, and became a well-known musician and an expert pianist,
establishing a general musical business in Norwich in the year 1866, in
association with his brother. Linn H. Babcock received his early education
in the public schools of his home town, following which he attended and was
graduated from the Norwich High School. He then embarked upon his business
career by entering the general music business which his father and uncle had
established in Norwich in 1866. In 1916 he took Alva Babcock into the
business on a partnership basis, and since that time the firm has continued
successfully under the name of L. & A. Babcock Company. Fraternally, Mr.
Babcock holds active membership with many of the important Masonic bodies,
being a Past Commander of the Knights Templar; with the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows; and with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of which
he is a Past Exalted Ruler. He is also a member of the Masonic Club, the Odd
Fellows' Club, the Norwich Club, and the Norwich Country Club. Linn H.
Babcock was married, in Sherburne, New York, June 14, 1899, to Marion O.
Whitmore, born in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of George B. and Marion A.
Whitmore both of whom are now deceased. Linn H. and Marion O. (Whitmore)
Babcock are the parents  of the following children:  (1) George B. W. (2)
Marion Olive. (3) Jane Whitmore. (4) Elsa Lucile. (5) Adrian, deceased. (6)
Linn, deceased.

BABCOCK,  Henry H.

    It is a rich heritage into which Henry H. Babcock, scion of an old and
honorable family, has come as the representative head of its interests,
whose largest exponent is the H. H. Babcock Company, of Watertown, one of
the most important concerns in the country engaged in the manufacture of
automobile bodies, Mr. Babcock being the third member of his family to
occupy the office of president of the company. In 1878, Mr. Babcock received
his four sons into the firm, which then went under the name of H.H. Babcock
& Sons. At this time, the manufacture of buggy gears was started. In 1882 R.
P. and A. R. Flower acquired an interest in the business which was
incorporated as the H.H. Babcock Buggy Company. In 1909, the Babcock Company
and the Watertown Carriage Company effected a consolidation and the
manufacture of automobiles was started. From 1909 to 1912, the two combined
concerns produced and marketed hundreds of automobiles, which, as were the
Babcock carriages, ranked in first place as well-built dependable cars, many
of which are still in use. During the United States' participation in the
World War, the company devoted all its plant resources to the manufacture of
ambulance bodies and army stretchers. The Babcock type of ambulance body was
declared to be superior to all other makes by the War Department and was
adopted for use in the army, some five thousand of these bodies being
shipped overseas for use of the American Expeditionary Forces, and they were
the only bodies from this country to get into active service in transferring
the injured from front-line stations to base hospitals.Upon the death of
Henry Holmes Babcock, his son, G.H. Babcock, became president, and at his
death, in 1916, Henry H. Babcock, grandson of the founder, became president
and occupies also the office of treasurer. As Watertown's only
representative manufacturer in the automotive field, the Babcock Company
enjoys a prestige and good will that are world-wide.
    Henry H. Babcock, president and treasurer of the H.H. Babcock Company,
was born in Watertown, New York, April 21, 1879, the son of Herbert P. and
Rose (Monroe) Babcock, the former of whom died in 1883, and the latter in
1908. From the grammar schools of Watertown he entered St. Paul's
Preparatory School of Concord, New Hampshire, where he prepared for Yale
College, from which he was graduated with the class of 1901 with the degree
of Bachelor of Arts. Henry H. Babcock married, April 19, 1910, Marion Kent
Ayres, and they have two children: Ann, born June 25, 1911, and Henry
Holmes, born September 30, 1913.

BACON,  M.D. Carroll Burton

    He was born in Leyden, New York, on October 16, 1868, son of William
Wallace and Alma L. (Birdsey) Bacon. Prepared for college in the public and
high schools of Boonville, New York, he entered Hamilton College with the
class of 1893, taking the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon the completion of
his course. He studied for his profession at the Jefferson Medical College,
receiving the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1896. Post-graduate work at
Hamilton College won for him the degree of Master of Arts in 1916. The first
year of his career as a practicing physician he spent at Constableville, New
York, then removing to Waterloo, he established himself in the town to which
he has given himself in service since that time. Since 1910 he has been a
member of the Board of Education, and is now(1926) the president of the
board. Among professional organizations Dr. Bacon is affiliated with the
County and State Medial societies, and Fellow of the American Medical
Association. He is a life-member of the New York State Historical Society.
Fraternally, Dr. Bacon is a Past Master of Seneca Lodge, No. 113, Free and
Accepted Masons, and is a member of  Salem Town Chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
Geneva Commandery of the Knights Templar, and a life-member of Damascus
Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On June 29, 1904,
Carroll B. Bacon married Jennie F. Yells, of Waterloo, daughter of John H.
and Nettie (Gruss) Yells. The family residence is at No. 44 West Main
Street.

BAGLEY,  Hon. George Augustus

    Watertown, New York today owes its flourishing progress to the public
spirit and ability of such men as the Hon. George Augustus Bagley, founder
of the Bagley and Sewall Company. Besides heading that outstanding
enterprise, he was a prominent factor in the organization and management of
others, as well as in municipal affairs and in representing Watertown before
the Nation-at-large in the capacity of Congressman. George Augustus Bagley
was born in Watertown, July 22, 1826, son of Bernard and Zurviah (Gates)
Bagley. His father, born in Durham, Greene County, New York, November 5,
1791, moved from there to Jefferson County in 1812, the year of the second
war with England. He made his way in those early years by building roads in
Antwerp, in the pursuit of his profession as surveyor, and by teaching
school. By 1816, however, he was able to turn his attention to the law, for
which he had a natural bent. In 1826, he was admitted to the Jefferson
County bar. He served as a member of the New York Legislature for some time.
He died at his home in Watertown, June 26, 1878. George A. Bagley acquired
the foundation of his education in the Watertown public schools, and began
to read law with his father, proving so apt a pupil that he was admitted to
the bar before he attained his majority. In 1853 he entered into association
with Edmund Quincy Sewall  and George Goulding in establishing the Bagley
and Sewall Machine Works. Mr. Bagley was president until his death. He was
also president of the Newton Falls Paper Company. From 1875 to 1879, he
represented his district in the Congress of the United States. In 1858,
George Augustus Bagley married Sabine P. Clark, daughter of Colonel Ambrose
W. Clark. Children: (1) Jessie, wife of Virgil K. Kellog. (2) Carrie,
married to Stuart D. Lansing, now president of Bagley and Sewall Machine
Works. (3) Madaline. (4) Ambrose Bagley.

BAILEY,  George William

    He was born in Ogdensburg, New York, July 6, 1896, a son of Charles O.
and Belle (Pickup) Bailey, his father a highly reputed optometrist of
Ogdensburg. George W. Bailey was educated in the public schools and at
Ogdensburg Free Academy, from which he graduated in the class of 1915. He
then entered the School of Optometry at Ohio State University, Columbus,
Ohio, but interrupted his studies on May 10, 1917, when he enlisted in the
Medical Corps of the United States Navy. He received his training in the
Newport Naval Training Station, the Philadelphia Navy Yard Hospital, the
Brooklyn Naval Hospital, the Naval Medical School, Washington, District of
Columbia, and the Marine  Barracks, Quantico, Virginia, where he was
attached to the Eleventh Regiment, United States Medical Corps. In March,
1918, he joined a casual company of one hundred hospital corpsmen, sailing
for France on the U.S.S. "Henderson," with the Third Replacement Battalion,
United States Medical Corps, American Expeditionary Force duty. Landing at
Brest, France, he was attached as first aid man in the Second Platoon, 17th
Company, Fifth Regiment, United States Medical Corps, Second Division,
American Expeditionary Forces. His overseas service covered a period of
fourteen months, during which he took part in some of the heaviest fighting
of the American Expeditionary Force. He was twice cited for valor, being
given Divisional Citation, and receiving the Distinguished  Service Cross.
After the Armistice he marched to Germany with the United States Army of
Occupation, and continued to serve until August 29, 1919, when he received
his honorable discharge at Bay Ridge Barracks with the rank of Pharmacist
mate, second class. After his return to the United States he resumed his
studies, entering the Rochester School of Optometry, from which he was
graduated with the class of 1921 The next year he spent in the practice of
his profession with his father at Ogdensburg, removing then to Cortland,
where he entered the practice of his profession for himself at Nos. 304-306
Savings Bank Building, specializing in refraction of the eye. Mr. Bailey is
a member of the Syracuse Optometric Society, American Optometric
Association, and the Cortland Exchange Club; vice-commander of the Cortland
Post, No. 489, of the American Legion; member of the board of trustees of
the Cortland Free Library Association; and a member of Cortlandville Lodge,
No. 470, Free and Accepted Masons. George William Bailey married February
14, 1923, Grace Putman, daughter of Jeremiah M. and Anna (Wright) Putman, of
Ogdensburg.

BAKER,  John W.

    Vice-president and general manager of the "Ithaca Journal-News,"
foreseeing a great advance in the mechanics of newspaper publishing and the
graphic arts, applied the early years of his life to training in the hard,
practical school of the print shop.
    Mr. Baker was born in Malone, New York, in 1869, the son of John and
Betsy P. (Barnum) Baker. His early education was gained in the public
schools and his business career began with his employment in the McKean
Miner office at Smethport, Pennsylvania. Here he learned the fundamentals of
the printing art. In 1889 he went to Olean, New York, to gain wider
experience in his chosen field, and two years later established the "Kane
(Pennsylvania) Republican," a weekly newspaper. He believed that a newspaper
to be readable should be well dressed, typographically, and that its news
and editorial columns should reflect the personality of its. editor. In
1912, when Mr. Gannett purchased the "Ithaca Journal," Mr. Baker came to
Ithaca as superintendent of the Journal Publishing Company.His ability was
speedily recognized by his associates and soon he became general manager of
the present "Journal-News". In 1924 the New York State Publishers'
Association founded the Empire State School of Printing at Ithaca and made
him chairman of its committee of education which controls the operation of
the school. On November 17, 1891, Mr. Baker married Frances E. West, of
Olean, New York. They are the parents of ten children, nine of whom survive:
(1) Wester W., advertising manager of the "Journal News", who served in the
World War as a lieutenant in Company M, Sixteenth Regiment, First Division,
and spent eighteen months overseas. (2) Jean Gillespie, wife of John W.
Cutler, of Ithaca. (3) Florence J., wife of Charles N. Abbey, of Salamanca,
New York. (4) William J., a pressman on the "Journal-News," who served
eighteen months with the Red Cross overseas during the great war. (5) Frank
S., also an overseas veteran of Company I, 108th Infantry, a part of New
York's Twenty-seventh Division of National Guardsmen-volunteers of Virginia;
resides in Ithaca. (6) Raymond R., a student. (7) Doris P., now pursuing
musical studies at the Ithaca Conservatory of Music. (8) Zelma F., also a
student. (9) Walter J., the youngest, who is also in high school. The family
resides at No. 511 North Tioga Street, Ithaca. Mr. Baker is a member of the
Masonic Club.

BAKER, Hon. Gilbert Hedges

    A public servant of pronounced efficiency, and for a long period
administrator of the interests of the law in Yates County and in other
courts throughout the State, both in his general practice and as a bench
official has rendered a service of permanent value to his profession. In his
rulings and decisions he has received universal recognition as a judge of
broad understanding and practical comprehension, and as a dispenser of
impartial and well-considered legal measures. His great-grandfather,
Jonathan Baker, served in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War,
from Westchester County; his son, Gilbert Baker, who was born in Columbia
County, came to Yates County, then Ontario, in 1810, where he established a
homestead which is still in the family, in Milo Township; he was a soldier
in the War of 1812, was a friend of President Martin Van Buren; and he
married Margaret Knickerbocker, of White Plains, New York. Gilbert D. Baker,
son of Gilbert and Margaret (Knickerbocker) Baker, spent his life on the
family homestead, where he engaged in farming; he was a public-spirited
citizen and shared in all movements for the general progress and common
welfare. He married Eliza Hedges, of Tiffin, Ohio, descendant of Sir Charles
Hedges.
    Hon. Gilbert Hedges Baker, son of Gilbert D. and Eliza (Hedges) Baker,
was born April 10, 1870, in Milo, Yates County, where he attended the public
and preparatory schools. He then read law with the firm of Briggs and
Kimball, at Penn Yan, and was admitted to practice in 1897. In 1907 he was
elected judge of Yates County and has held court outside of this county,
often sitting in New York City and in Brooklyn, New York. Fraternally, Judge
Baker is affiliated with Milo Lodge, No. 108, Free and Accepted Masons;
Geneva Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; with the local
Grange, Patrons of Husbandry; Rotary Club; and the Country Club. Honorable
Gilbert Hedges Baker married, December 18, 1895, Carrie Veeder, of Penn Yan.
Their Children; (1) Richard Gilbert (2) Donald Veeder.

BAKER,  Bert T.

    A veteran and able lawyer practicing in Ithaca, New York, was born in
Enfield, Tompkins County, March 3, 1872, the son of Theodore J. and Eloise
(Titus) Baker. He attended school in Ithaca and was graduated from the
Ithaca High School, class of 1892. He entered Cornell University, and was
graduated in 1897 with the degree of  Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted to
the bar in September, 1897, since which time he has engaged in a general law
practice in Ithaca. For six years (1921-1926 inclusive), he served as
Election Commissioner of Tompkins County. He was city attorney of Ithaca for
two years (1916-1917); and clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins
County for ten years (1900-1908; 1910-1912). He was county attorney for four
years (1906-1908; 1910-1912). He was treasurer of the Tompkins County Bar
Association for many years. He is a member of the Ithaca Chamber of
Commerce, of Hobasco Lodge, No. 716, Free and Accepted Masons, of Balbec
Grotto, of Cornell Club of Ithaca, of the Craftman's Club. Mr. Baker resides
at No. 117 Hudson Street and has his law offices in Rooms 215-217, Savings
Bank Building, Ithaca.

BALDWIN, Hugh J.

    Was born in Elmira, New York, in 1842. He was brought to Waverly when he
was but four years of age and was brought up in Waverly, attending the
Waverly Academy. During the Civil War he served in Company E, New York
Volunteer Infantry, entering as second lieutenant and being mustered out as
captain after two years service in the Army of the Potomac. After leaving
the army Mr. Balwin was employed in the lumber business in Buffalo, New
York, and continued to work for a Buffalo concern until he founded his own
business in Waverly in 1877. While still in the employ of the Buffalo
concern he built a number of structures in Waverly for that firm, among them
the old Opera House and the Tioga Hotel. In 1898 he admitted his son, Harry
C. Baldwin, into partnership, after which the firm name became H.J. Baldwin
and Son. About 1890 Mr. Baldwin went into the Lawrence-Letts Elbow
manufacturing business in association with O. H. Lawrence, and his son,
Seward Baldwin, and this enterprise was operated successfully until 1910
when the business was sold. Under Hugh J. Baldwin's administration as
Village president, the Town Hall was erected and the first street paving was
put through. Mr. Baldwin was a member of the Loyal Legion and Waverly Lodge,
Free and Accepted Masons. Hugh J. Baldwin married Charlotte Elizabeth Colter
of Middletown, New York, and they were the parents of the following
children: (1) Walter H., a resident of Highland Park, Illinois,
vice-president and treasurer of the Adams and Westlake Company. (2) Seward,
now of Waverly, interested in Canadian lumber. (3) Harry C., who succeeded
his father as manager of the firm of H.J. Baldwin & Son. Mr. Baldwin died in
Waverly, January 7, 1907, at the age of sixty-five.

BANKS,  Stephen Edwin

    Judge S. Edwin Banks, son of Stephen B. and Josephine A. (Truman) Banks,
both deceased, was born January 17, 1861, in Millport. His father was a
merchant miller for many years but finally sold his business and retired.
Judge Banks attended the public schools in Chillicothe, Missouri, afterwards
graduating at the Law School of Cornell University in 1895 with his degree
of Bachelor of Laws. Admitted to the bar that year, he has engaged in real
estate and surrogate practice. He is president of the Ithaca Realty Company,
and one of its organizers; and is a former president of the Ithaca
Conservatory of Music. He is also a member of the State Bar Association, and
was president of the County Bar Association in 1923-1924. Fraternally, Judge
Banks is affiliated with Fidelity Lodge, No. 51, Free and Accepted Masons;
Eagle Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; St. Augustine Commandery, Knights Templar;
and with Delta Chi College Fraternity. He is a member of  the University
Club, the Cornell Union, and the Cornell Union Country Club, of Ithaca.
Judge S. Edwin Banks married, October 4, 1898, Bertha Calvina O'Daniel, of
Ithaca, New York daughter of Addison M. and Harriet (Gardener) O'Daniel,
both deceased, and their children are: (1) Robert Treman Banks, graduate of
Cornell University in the class of 1923, now a law student. (2) Richard
Edwin Banks, who died in 1924, at nineteen years of age. (3) Virginia G.
Banks, a high school student.

BANKS,  Charles L.

    One of New Berlin's most active and honored citizens  is Charles L.
Banks, proprietor of the New Eagle Hotel and owner of a large farm of four
hundred and thirty-six acres. Mr. Banks was born in the township of
Edmeston, Otsego County, on January 22, 1865. His father, Levi B. Banks, was
a farmer there until his death, which occurred in 1897. His mother, who is
still living (1926) was born in Columbus, New York, in 1836. Charles L.
Banks was educated at the New Berlin Academy and at the State School at
Albany, and for fourteen years following, was a farmer in the town of
Edmeston. It was in 1895 that he bought a hotel in New Berlin, and four
years' later, the building was entirely destroyed by fire. The new hotel,
which he now manages and owns, he erected in its place, and was opened on
May 2, 1900. He also is a director of the National Bank of New Berlin. For
fourteen years he was supervisor of the town of New Berlin, and for eight
years was a trustee of the village. In 1926 he was elected to the office of
president of the village. In the years 1922-1923, he sat as a member of the
State Assembly at Albany. Fraternally, he is identified with Lodge No. 82,
Free and Accepted Masons, Hilton Chapter, No. 224, Norwich Commandery, No.
46, and Ziyara Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of
Utica. In this Order, he holds the thirty-second degree, and was a Grand
Steward of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York in 1910-1911. He is also
affiliated with Norwich Lodge, No. 1222, Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, of which he is a charter member. On April 19, 1888, Charles L. Banks
married Jessie Steere, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asel Steere, of South New
Berlin. To Mr. and Mrs. Banks a son and a daughter were born; (1) Dr. Ray
Steere, a graduate of Cornell University, class of 1911, is now a
veterinarian in Rhinebeck, New York. He married Jessie I. Unger. (2)
Marjorie Elizabeth, a graduate of Syracuse University, class of 1913, is now
residing in Unadilla, New York. She married Arthur T. Kirby.

BARBER, Jr. Jacob J.

    A native and life-long resident of Erie County, New York, Mr Barber has
followed the printing business in Buffalo for some eighteen years, until in
1920 he came to Lackawanna and there established together with Thomas C.
Bodkin the firm of Barber & Bodkin, which since its organization has owned
and published with great success the Lackawanna "News."  Much of the steady
and healthy growth of this publication during recent years has been due to
Mr. Barber's thorough knowledge of the printing business, his untiring
energy and his executive ability.
     Jacob J. Barber, Jr., was born in Buffalo, Erie County, New York,
December 5, 1888, a son of Jacob H. and Lydia (McClan) Barber, both natives
and residents of Buffalo, where the former has been engaged for many years
as a high speed steel expert. Jacob J Barber, Jr. was educated in the public
and parochial schools of Buffalo, and after leaving school entered the
printing business in which he has been engaged ever since, for a total
period of almost a quarter of a century. Since 1920 he has been senior
partner for the printing firm of Barber & Bodkin, Electric Avenue,
Lackawanna, owners and publishers of the Lackawanna "News." It was conducted
by Mr. Buffum until Mr. Barber and his partner acquired control, since which
time it has become one of the best known and most ably managed weekly
newspapers in Erie County, with a weekly circulation of 3,700 copies. During
the World War, Mr. Barber served for twenty-two months with Company G,
Sixty-first Infantry, Fifth Division, United States Army, spending fifteen
months overseas and participating in the fighting at St. Mihiel and in the
Argonne. He received his honorable discharge in July, 1919, at Camp Upton
and after returning to civilian life resumed his activities in the printing
business. He is a member of the Press Association, the American Legion, the
Buffalo Gymnastic Association and the Lackawanna Social Club. Mr. Barber is
not married and makes his home in Lackawanna.

BARFORD,  George Frederick

    Possessed of a vigorous personality, still in the prime of life, and
experienced in teaching and in the directing of teachers, George F. Barford,
superintendent of schools of Auburn, New York, is giving to that city a
wholesome and efficient educational administration. George F. Barford was
born in New Concord, Columbia County, New York, on June 29, 1878, son of
John and Alice T. (Abriel) Barford. His early education occurred in the
village school, and at twelve he began the course in the ungraded schools at
East Chatham.  At the age of twenty he passed the State examinations,
obtained a license to teach, and accepted a position in the Schilling
District for a year, 1898-99. Thus enabled to continue his education he
returned to Chatham High School, from which he graduated in 1900, and then
completed the classical course at Oneonta Normal School in 1903. For five
years he was principal of the Union Springs High School in Cayuga County,
whence he went in 1908 to Newark Valley, Tioga County, where he remained
until 1914. He was then principal of the Hamilton High School until 1919.
Ambitious for further college work, he studied for and obtained the degree
of Bachelor of Arts at Colgate University, graduating in 1921, in the
meantime teaching there as student instructor in mathematics. He was
appointed to the position of principal of the Auburn Junior High School in
1921.Two years of devoted and successful work there brought, on March 1,
1923, his election as acting superintendent of the Auburn schools, then on
June 3, 1924, he was elected to the position of superintendent. He is a
member of the Chamber of Commerce, of Newark Valley Lodge, No. 614, Free and
Accepted Masons: Cyrus Chapter, No.50, Royal Arch Masons: Salem Towne
Commandery, No. 16, Knights Templar; and of the Grand Council, Order De
Molay, Auburn Chapter.On June 23, 1906, George F. Barford married Clarice J.
Robedee of Elbridge, New York, daughter of William and Jane (Harrington)
Robedee, who died July 13, 1923. Mrs. Barford was a graduate of Monroe
Collegiate Institute, Elbridge, New York, of New York State Teachers'
College, 1903. She was a member of Onyx Chapter, Eastern Star; a member of
Newark Valley Chapter, P.E.O. Mr. and Mrs. Barford's children were: Brenda
Louise, born 1910; and Clarice Estelle, born, 1916. The family residence is
at No. 208 Jeannette Street.

BARKER,  Jonathan M.

    As an educator, Jonathan M. Barker has been a leading factor in the
advancement of Western New York. During the six years (1926) since he has
been in the forefront of the ranks of up-to-date school superintendents. Mr.
Barker is the son of David M. Barker, born in 1846, in Niobe, died in 1892,
and Rosetta Ann Trusler, born in 1847, in Lottsville, Pennsylvania, Mr.
Barker's father engaged for many years in farming and lumbering. As a member
of the Ninth Regiment of New York State Cavalry, his Civil War record was of
the best.
    Born March 22, 1874, in Niobe, Chautauqua County, Jonathan M. Barker
went to school as a boy in the country schools of his birthplace and later
attended the high school at Jamestown, New York. In 1902 he was graduated
from the Buffalo State Normal and Teachers Training School, and in 1909 from
the Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology and Otology. Mr. Barker was
principal of the high schools at Dayton, Constableville and Randolph, all in
New York State, and before he came to Depew in 1921 he held the position of
District Superintendent of Schools, in Chautauqua County, for nine years. He
holds membership in the following Masonic bodies: Lodge No. 145, Free and
Accepted Masons, at Jamestown; Jamestown Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Buffalo
Consistory, Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret, and Ismailia Temple. He
also belongs to the Masonic Shrine at Buffalo and to the Fraternal Order of
Eagles, at Depew, and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
from which he resigned in good standing. In February, 1921, Mr. Barker
married Jennie Willyoung, of Bowmansville, New York.

BARNES,  O.Palmer

    He was born in Lewis County, New York, September 19, 1881. Mr. Barnes is
a son of Robert H. and Louisa A. (Tisse) Barnes. The father, who was a
native of England, was engaged in clerical work until his death in 1901; the
mother, a native of Lewis County, New York, is still living. O. Palmer
Barnes attended the elementary and high schools and also a technical school.
He took up public accounting, business administration and finance. For a
time in 1912 he became associated with the Sherman Paper Company of
Watertown, New York, as  secretary-treasurer. Fraternally he is affiliated
with Watertown Lodge, No. 49, Free and Accepted Masons; Watertown Chapter
Mandery, No. 11, Knights Templar; Central City Consistory, holding the
thirty-second degree; and also is a member of Media Temple, Ancient Arabic
Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.  During the World War he served as a
member of the local Draft Board. Mr. Barnes married, September 1, 1908,
Jessie M. Adams, of Watertown, New York, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth
(Long) Adams, her father deceased.

BARNES,  Earle Howard

    He was born at Lyonsdale, Lewis County, October 1, 1883, a son of Eri E.
and Janet (Meeker) Barnes, both natives of Lewis County, He was educated in
the public schools of Lowville and then attended the Utica Business
Institute. Having completed his education, he became associated in business
with his father, in 1906, an association in the lumber business, which has
continued ever since. In 1918, he was elected county treasurer. In Masonic
affairs, too, he has been prominently active for many years, being a member
of Lowville Lodge, No. 134, Free and Accepted Masons; Lowville Chapter, No.
223, Royal Arch Masons of which he is Past High Priest: Central City
Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite; and of Media Temple, Ancient
Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Barnes Married, December 27,
1906, Elizabeth Sheldon, of Lewis County, a daughter of Hezekiah and Addie
(Feller) Sheldon. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes are the parents of three children: (1)
Adeline J., born December 31, 1908. (2) Earle E., born December 1, 1914. (3)
Frederick S., born July 11, 1923. The family residence is at Lowville.

BARON,  J. Victor

    He was born November 27, 1877, in Watertown, Jefferson County, son of
Amile E. Baron, a merchant of Watertown, who died January 25, 1901, and
Josephine R. (Rivet) Baron, of Watertown. He attended the public and high
schools, and was graduated at the Northern Business College. He entered upon
his business career as a stenographer and bookkeeper with various concerns,
such as St. Lawrence Mills, at Dexter, New York Central Railroad, and the
International Paper Company. In 1900 he became associated with the St.
Regis-Taggarts Paper Companies; and in 1914 was made vice-president and
general manager of the Sherman Paper Company. During the World War, he
served on the draft board. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus; Black
River Valley Club; Jefferson County Golf Club; Chamber of Commerce. J.
Victor Baron married, August 15, 1906, Grace L. Hadcock, of Rutland,
daughter of Charles E. and Carolyn E. (Olney) Hadcock.

BARRY,  Richard William

    Dr. Barry was born at Lockport, New York, November 7, 1875, son of
William and Frances L. (Gallagher) Barry. His father a native of Rochester,
New York, who died May 7, 1915, after engaging in mercantile work for some
years, followed his natural bent and invented appliances of great value.
Some of these are used throughout the country, and one, a machine for
cancelling stamps, together with that for sorting and distributing mail, has
been in general use in the United States postal department. The mother, a
native of Carthage, New York, died in 1916. Dr. Barry attended the St.
Paul's Parochial School in Oswego and received his professional training at
the University of Buffalo, graduating in 1902 with the degree of Doctor of
Dental Surgery. He began to practice dentistry in Oswego. Dr. Barry is a
member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Society,
and the Fifth District Dental Society, also of the Alumni Association of the
University of Buffalo Dental College, and a member of the Knights of
Columbus, fourth degree. On October 21, 1913, Dr. Barry married Anne L.
O'Connor, of Oswego, daughter of Jeremiah and Hannah (Holleran) O'Connor.
Children:  William F., born in 1917; Richard M., born in 1919; and Frances
L., born in 1921.

BARTLETT, D. D. , Rev. Murray

    He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, March 29, 1871, son of Stanley
and Lida Carolina (Simpson) Bartlett, and descended from an old New England
family founded in America by Robert Bartlett, who arrived in this country
from England in the good ship "Ann" in 1620. His mother's family was of
Scotch origin. Murray Bartlett was liberally educated at Riverview Academy
at Poughkeepsie, at Harvard University, which bestowed on him the degree of
Bachelor of Arts in 1892 and Master of Arts in 1893, and where his scholarly
attainments were such as to win for him membership in the Phi Beta Kappa
Society. He then took a course in divinity at the General Theological
Seminary, completing it in 1896, and began to serve as curate of Grace
Church, of the Episcopal faith, in New York City. Keenly interested in
education, he was appointed to the Board of Regents of the Philippines in
1910 and as president began the organization of a junior college, the
University of the Philippines. In five years' time he organized seven
schools and colleges, serving 1,200 students. He founded the Graduate School
of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, of which he became president
emeritus in 1915. Active in local affairs, he served as chaplain of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of which he is a member, as well as
of the Free and Accepted Masons and the American Legion. The University of
Rochester in 1908 conferred on him the honorary degree of Doctor of
Divinity, action which was repeated in 1922 by Trinity College. On April 15,
1903, Dr. Murray Bartlett married Blanchard Howard, of Buffalo, and they are
the parents of a child, Blanchard Bartlett, student of languages in Europe.

BASSETT,  Robert V. R.

    He was born November 30, 1884, in Owego, a son of James A. and Mary G.
(Gallagher) Bassett. He attended Owego Free Academy. Graduating from Cornell
University in the class of 1906, with his degree of Bachelor of Laws, he was
admitted to the bar in September, that year. He was associated at first with
the firm of Herendeen and Mandeville, of Elmira, for three or four years,
and locating in Owego, January 1, 1911, he continued alone in practice until
January 1, 1925, when he formed a partnership, that of Truman and Bassett,
so continuing to February 1, 1926, when Nathan M. Wood was taken into the
firm, the name of the present firm being Truman, Bassett and Wood.
Fraternally, Mr. Bassett is affiliated with Friendship Lodge, No. 153, Free
and Accepted Masons, of which he is a Past Master; with Tioga Lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of which he is a Past Noble Grand; and the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks;.  Robert V. R. Bassett married,
April 10, 1912. Harriett Hibbard, of Owego; and they are the parents of:
Robert V. R. Bassett, Jr.; and Charles H. Bassett. The family reside at N.
317 Front Street, Owego.

BATES,  William W.

     He was born January 26, 1878 in Westbury. Son of Frank A. Bates, a
retail merchant, who is now deceased and of Laura (McIntyre) Bates, who
survives her husband. W. W. Bates attended the public schools, and was
afterwards graduated from Redcreek Union Seminary. In 1906, Mr. Bates
established a real estate and insurance headquarters at Sidney, which he has
conducted to the present, with pronounced success. He also held the position
of clerk of the Senate Codes Committee at Albany. On November 1, 1923, he
was appointed to his present office as postmaster of Sidney. Fraternally he
is affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and with the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. William W. Bates married, in October,
1912, in Sidney, Beatrice Johnston, daughter of George and Emma Johnston.
They have one daughter, Katherine Jean.


BEAN,  Charles Danford

    He was born April 21, 1861, in Marion, New York. His father, Charles
Bean, was a native of England, having been born in Holme, a town in the West
Riding of Yorkshire, February 2, 1826. Mr. Bean was married, February 29,
1860, to Cloa Maria, daughter of the late Samuel Danford, and Charles
Danford Bean was their only child. It is from the maternal side that Charles
Danford Bean received the ancestry which connects him with some of the
prominent figures of Colonial and Revolutionary days. Captain Job Ellsworth
is recorded as being in the Continental Service in 1781. Benjamin Ellsworth
(1696-1747) served in the French War. One of Mr. Bean's great-grandfathers,
Sergeant Joshua Danford, was a prominent figure in the War of the
Revolution. Another member of the family, Judge Oliver Ellsworth, was for
four years chief judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. Sophia
Ellsworth, the grand-daughter of Captain Ellsworth, married the son of
Joshua Danford, and it was their daughter, Cloa Maria, who was the mother of
Charles Danford Bean. Many honors were given to Charles Danford Bean during
his career. His early years were spent in New York City where he obtained
his preliminary education at St. John's Trinity Parish School, and North
Moore Grammar. School. He also took a course at Franklin Academy of
Prattsburg, and came to Geneva in 1874. He received his preparatory
education for college at the Union School of Geneva. He matriculated at
Hobart College, from which institution he graduated in 1882, with the degree
of Bachelor of Science. Later Syracuse University conferred upon him the
degree of Bachelor of Philosophy; and Allegheny College, Meadville,
Pennsylvania, that of Master of Arts. He was for four years Professor of
Law, and Dean of the Department of Law, at Keuka College. He was President
of the Board of Trustees, and Professor of History and Political Science in
Endymion Military Preparatory School, up to the outbreak of the World War,
etc. Mr. Bean is an ardent member of the order of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons and for two terms was Worshipful Master of Ark Lodge, No. 33. He is a
member of the college fraternity of Phi Kappa Psi, and of Geneva Commandery,
Knights Templar, the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, the Loyal
order of Moose, the Fraternities Club of New York City. He was secretary of
the Geneva Masonic Historical Society.

BEEBE,  Will L.

    Mr. Beebe was born in Genesee County, New York, on May 9, 1869, and
entered on his newspaper career when only twelve years of age, working first
on the "Brookfied Courier", New York, where he gained wide experience in tae
various ramifications of newspaper publishing and general printing. Mr.
Beebe is a member of the Candor Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and the
Independent Order of Red Men. Mr. Beebe married (first), in 1890, May A.
Payne, (second) Anna Personius. The Children of the first union are: Susan,
wife of L. W. Stevens, Knoxville, Pennsylvania, and C. Arthur, who is his
father's assistant in his publishing venture. The Beebes reside at Candor.

BEEMAN,  Charles A.

    Mr. Beeman was born December 1, 1871, in Erie County and was educated in
the Public schools. He is the son of William Beeman, who was born in Erie
County and died April 2, 1914, and Catherine (Hurd) Beeman, who was also
born in Erie County, and died 1912. Mr. William Beeman was a well-known
farmer of Erie County. For two years after leaving school , Mr. Charles A
Beeman farmed, and then began a general contracting business in Depew which
he carried on for eight years. In 1907 he received from President Roosevelt
the appointment to the postmastership of Depew, and continued in this office
until 1916. Being appointed Deputy Sheriff of Erie County in 1917, he held
this position until 1921, when he was reappointed to the office of
postmaster, this time receiving the appointment from President Harding. In
1925 President Coolidge confirmed the appointment for another term. Mr.
Beeman is much interested in Masonic bodies and holds membership in the
following: Lodge No. 823, Free and Accepted Masons; Ismailia Temple, Ancient
Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Buffalo Consistory, Sublime
Princes of the Royal Secret. On April 6, 1893, Mr. Beeman was married to
Lottie Meahl  of Erie County, who died November 10, 1923.

BEGENT,  Gordon Crittenden

    Mr. Begent was born in Groton, July 28, 1897, the son of Frank A. and
Helen (Crittenden) Begent. He was a leader in the automobile industry of
Ithaca, New York, secretary-treasurer of the Finger Lakes Garage, Nos.
109-119 West State Street, Ithaca, is also the general manager of this
important business. Until 1924, the concern maintained a service and storage
garage for Studebaker and Franklin cars. In 1924 it discontinued the garage
and sales of the cars previously handled, and the entire energy of the
managers was concentrated on the sales and service of the Ford products,
covering Ithaca and its vicinity. Mr. Begent, who engaged in the automobile
business in 1914, is a member of the Ithaca Lodge, Benevolent and Protective
order of Elks; of Groton Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; of Moravia
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and of Balbeck Grotto. Mr. Begent was married,
December 31, 1920, to Leslie D. Dickerson of Fayetteville, New York,
daughter of Charles L. and Julia (Cohan) Dickerson, both living. Mr. and
Mrs. Begent are the parents of one child, Gordon C. Begent, Jr., born
February 9, 1922. The family home is at No. 113 Brandon Place, Ithaca.

BENEDICT,  John N.

    He was born in North Norwich, New York, October 5, 1878, son of John B.
and Annis (Dalrymple) Benedict, both natives of North Norwich and both now
deceased. His father was a farmer. John N. Benedict was educated in the
Sherburne High School and Albany Business College.Endowed with salesmanship
of a high order, he devoted himself for twelve years to life insurance as a
special agent of the Northwestern Life Insurance Company, with Binghamton as
his headquarters. He also established an agency for the Cadillac Motor Car
Company in Sherburne, New York, in 1905 under the incorporated name of John
N. Benedict Company, of which he is president. He is a member of Lodge No.
444, Free and Accepted Masons; Sherburne Chapter, No. 253, Royal Arch
Masons; and Lodge No. 1222, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. On
December 24, 1902, John N. Benedict married Grace E. Wilcox, of Sherburne,
and they are the parents of a son, J. Frederic Benedict, born in 1910.

BENEDICT, M.D., Archibald  K.

    He was born in Sherburne, February 23, 1892. Dr. Benedict is a son of
Frank Benedict, of Sherburne, and Cora (Brooks) Benedict, who is a native of
Broome County. Both are living in Sherburne. After attending the public and
high schools of Sherburne, Archibald K. Benedict studied medicine in the New
York Homoeopathic Medical College, completing the prescribed course in 1917.
Almost immediately he went into the Medical Department of the army, serving
consecutively from August, 1917, to August, 1919. For one year during this
time he was overseas as first lieutenant and captain of a Medical Corps, and
received his discharge papers at Mitchel Field in August, 1919. In 1921 he
came to Sherburne and began to practice medicine. He is visiting physician
on the staff of the Norwich Hospital, and is now Superintendent of the
Tuberculosis Sanitarium of Sherburne. He is enrolled in the New York State
Medical Association, the Chenango County Medical Association and the
American Medical Association. Fraternally, he belongs to the Sherburne
Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of which he is Past Master; belongs to the
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; the Buffalo Consistory, and the Masonic Club of
Sherburne. Dr. Benedict married, June 2, 1917, Ethel M. Spooner, daughter of
Fred O. Spooner (deceased), and Ella G. (Van Duesen) Spooner. They are the
parents of two daughters: Dorothy, born December 28, 1918, and Jean, born
March 12, 1922.

BENNETT,  Edward Harry

    He was born February 5, 1884, at Pulaski, Oswego County, where he
attended the public schools. He is a son of Edward DeWitt Bennett, of
Pulaski, Oswego County, a retired contractor and builder, and of Maruva A.
(Minot) Bennett. Edward H. Bennett was graduated at Hamilton College in
1906, with his Bachelor of Arts degree, and in 1909 he received his Master
of Arts degree from his alma mater. After attending Albany Law School in an
uncompleted course with the class of 1908, he was admitted to the bar in
1909, and was associated with the offices of the firm of Cobb & Cosgrove for
a period. After a valued experience as confidential clerk to Judge Irving T.
Hobbs, Mr. Bennett in 1915 entered into a law partnership with Francis M.
Hugo, so to the present he is a member of the County and State Bar
Association. Mr. Bennett served as State supervisor of the New York State
census in 1915. He enlisted to serve in the World War, May 12, 1917 and
received his discharge on February 12, 1919. Fraternally, Mr. Bennett is
affiliated with Lodge No. 415, Free and Accepted Masons, of Pulaski, New
York, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, thirty-second degree; and with Media
Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; member of the
Benevolent and Protective order of Elks;  the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, and the Loyal Order of Moose.etc.

BENSON,  Cadwell Belden

    Born in Apulia, Onondaga County, New York, February 3, 1841, Cadwell
Belden Benson died January 2, 1915, the son of David and Harriett (Belden)
Benson, his father a physician for many years, who died in 1854; his mother
having died in 1895. His education was received in the public school at
Oswego, New York, . At the age of 12 years he entered upon his first regular
employment, with the firm of Page & Card, to learn the lumber business. In
1864 he accepted an offer from Clark & Page of Minetto to locate in that
village and execute a commission of working up a large shipment of timber
from Canada and superintending the manufacture of lumber for the concern.
Among his earlier business associations was that entered into with James J.
Belden and Cadwell Belden, of Syracuse, New York, who did a contracting
business on a very large scale. They executed such important commissions as
the opening of Hell Gate, New York Harbor, to navigation, the building of a
railroad in Pennsylvania etc. Cadwell Belden Benson married, March 10, 1864,
Helen Cunningham, daughter of LeForest, who died in 1895, and Eunice
(Benson) Cunningham, who died in 1905. On both the paternal and maternal
sides Mrs. Benson is of ancient English ancestry, being a direct descendant
of Captain John Cunningham, and is descended from American colonial stock,
forebears on both sides having been officers in the Revolutionary War. She
has been very active in the affairs of the Daughters of the American
Revolution.

BETOWSKI, M.D.,  Leon S.

    Mr. Betowski was born at Waverly, New York on October 19, 1877, of
Polish descent. He is a son of W.L. and Mary E. (Muraski) Betowski. After
attending the local public schools he entered Columbia University and
graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City in
the class of 1902 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Betowski was
interne for a time at the Robert Packer Hospital at Sayre, Pennsylvania.
Later he came to Waverly and for eighteen years was a member of the Waverly
School Board and for twenty years coroner of Tioga County in addition to
carrying on a regular practice. Dr. Betowski is examiner for the New York
State Department of Labor in the Syracuse District. He holds membership in
the County, State, and American Medical societies and is highly regarded
within the profession.Dr. Betowski married, in April, 1909, Aleyne Donnelly,
of Elmira, New York, and they have two children: Leon Donnelly and Edward
Paul.

BINGHAM,  Honorable Charles Darwin

    He was born April 5, 1846, at Carthage, Jefferson County. Mr. Bingham is
the son of Rev. Isaac S. Bingham, a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, who died in 1893, and Jane (Mills) Bingham, who died in 1894.He was
educated at Rome Academy, Rome, New York, and at Falley Seminary, Fulton,
New York. He was supervisor of Watertown in 1881, 1882 and 1883; he was
mayor of the city in 1904-1905; police commissioner from 1896 to 1904.
Fraternally, he is affiliated with Watertown Lodge, No. 49, Free and
Accepted Masons; Watertown Chapter, No. 59, Royal Arch Masons: Watertown
Commandery, No. 11, Knights Templar; the Consistory, Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite, thirty-second degree; was Grand Commander of the Grand
Commandery of the State of New York in 1903---04. He received the honorary
thirty-third degree in Masonry in 1896. Mr. Bingham married, May 13, 1868,
Sophie D. Button, and their children are: J. Grace;  Annie T.;  Josephine
M.;  and Alice E., who died in 1895.

BISSELL,  Dr. Addison H.

    He was born in Milford, New York, November 5, 1888. His father , George
N. Bissell, was born in Milford, New York, in 1848 and was a farmer and
livestock dealer. He died in 1901. His mother, Hannah (Hayes) Bissell, was
born in Rome, New York, in 1858, and is still living.Dr. Bissell began his
schooling in Newark, New Jersey, where he was graduated from the academy in
1907. Graduated from Princeton University in 1912, as Bachelor of
Literature.Graduated from the Medical College of Cornell University in 1916
with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He served as interne in the New York
Hospital House of Relief. He is attending surgeon on the staff of the
Thanksgiving Hospital, and consulting Urological Surgeon of the Fox
Hospital, Oneonta, New York. He is a member of the Otsego County Medical
Society, also a member of the New York State Medical Society. Dr. Bissell
married, in December, 1918, Genevieve Cooke, of Montreal, Canada. They are
the parents of two children; A.H. Bissell, Jr., born September 2, 1919, and
Genevieve Ruth Bissell, born November 14, 1921. His address is Cooperstown,
New York.

BLAUVELT,  Arthur Eugene

    He was born in Cayuga County, New York, December 9, 1873, son of James
R. and Mary E. (Treat) Blauvelt, both deceased. Arthur E. Blauvelt was
educated in the local public schools and at the Albany Business College. He
studied law in the office of John Van Sickle, and of the succeeding firm of
Payne & Van Sickle, winning admission to the bar in 1898. On January 1,
1897, he went to Washington, as private secretary to Sereno E. Payne,
Congressman, in which capacity he remained until April, 1910. In April,
1910, he returned to Auburn to begin the practice of his profession, to
which he has since devoted himself.  Since 1910 he has been attorney for the
village of Port Byron and has served a term as village president.Gave 15
years of service as a member of the Board of Education of the local high
school, as clerk and secretary. Mr. Blauvelt is a member of Port Byron
Lodge, No. 130, Free and Accepted Masons; the Chapter, Royal Arch Masons;
Auburn Commandery, Knights Templar; the Port Byron, Rock Spring Lodge,
No.568, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. On January 3, 1899, Arthur E.
Blauvelt married Eva A. Burdick, of Port Byron, New York, daughter of
Willard and Sarah (Johnson) Burdick. Their children: (1) Eunice, who
received her degree of Bachelor of Arts at Smith College, after two years at
Oberlin University, studied law at the University of Chicago, being admitted
to the bar on January 14, 1926, at the Appellate Division in Rochester, now
in partnership with her father, under the firm name of Blauvelt & Blauvelt.
(2) Arthur Ervin, student at Cornell University, class of 1926. (3) Marion
Lucille, in her first year at Oberlin Conservatory of Music. (4) Alice E.,
educated in Port Byron High School, class of June, 1926. (5) Willard James,
High School (6) Robert Pershing, grammar school.

BLOOD,  Hon. Charles H.

    He was born April 7, 1866 in Ithaca, New York, His father was Charles
F., and his mother Stella (Hazen) Blood. He was educated in the public
schools of Ithaca and graduated  from the high school. He finished his term
at Cornell University in 1888 with the degree of  Doctor of Philosophy. He
continued his preparation for law in the law school of the university and
received his degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1890. He was elected District
Attorney of Tompkins County two years later, at twenty-six. He served nine
years and gained such prestige at the bar that in 1900, at age thirty-four,
he was elected to the bench as County Judge of Tompkins County, an office he
filled for six years, from 1901 to 1907. He has been a trustee of Cornell
University for twenty-five years, Director of the Ithaca Trust Company and
the Tompkins National Bank. He is a member of the Hobasco Lodge, Free and
Accepted Masons; of Eagle Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; of St. Augustine
Commandery, Knights Templar; also of Kalurah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, in Binghamton. Judge Blood was married, in
1905, to Louise McBeth, of Charleston, South Carolina, a granddaughter of
the Confederate States cabinet under Jefferson Davis.  They are the parents
of one child, Emily Blood.  Judge Blood and his wife live at No. 508
Highland Road, Ithaca, New York.

BODINE,  Honorable George Floyd.,

    Member of an old and honorable family who settled in Seneca County in
the final years of the eighteenth century, and from which have come able
representatives of the professions, law, or the ministry, or medicine, or
other notable callings.  George Floyd Bodine was born in Ovid,
Seneca County, New York, August 30, 1875, a son of Joseph S. and Maria
(Jones) Bodine. His father, now deceased, was a well-known farmer of Upper
Seneca County. The ancestors of the Bodine family settled in Seneca County
in 1799. Cornelius Bodine, great-grandfather of Judge Bodine, was a soldier
of the Revolution. His son, George Bodine, was a worthy representative of
the family, and through him the line was carried down with commendable
service to his day and generation. Judge Bodine received his early education
in the schools of his native district, and from the Ovid High School. In
1896 he entered Cornell University, from whose law school he was graduated
in the class of 1898 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Admitted to the
bar in 1900, opened a law office in Waterloo, New York. District Attorney
during the years 1905-1907. President of the village of Waterloo, 1913-1914.
In 1914 elevated to judge of the Seneca County Court. Twelve years occupied
his place on the bench. Judge Bodine is a director of the First National
Bank of Waterloo; trustee of the Waterloo Historical Society; and member of
the American Bar Association. Affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Patrons of
Husbandry. He is an active member of the Waterloo Presbyterian Church. Judge
Bodine married, May 24, 1902, Sarah Hoffman, of Waterloo, New York, daughter
of Warren and Helen L. (Buck) Hoffman. Children: (1) James Seward, graduate
of Columbia University, 1925 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts.Now a
student of Columbia University, 1927. (2) Gertrude Helen, student in the
secretarial course at the Miss Gibbs' School New York City. (3) Joseph
Warren, Waterloo High School student, 1926.

BODKIN,  Thomas C.

    He was born in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, July 18, 1888, a son of
Patrick and Margaret (Nagle) Bodkin, both natives and residents of Buffalo.
Thomas C. Bodkin was educated in the public grammar and high schools of
Buffalo and as a young lad entered the printing business in his native city
in 1901. In 1920 he purchased together with Jacob J. Barber the weekly
Lackawanna "News", formerly known as "The Journal" During the World War, Mr.
Bodkin proved his patriotism by working in shipyards. During 1919 and 1920
he served as acting judge of the Lackawanna City Court. A Democrat. He is a
member of the Lackawanna Council, Knights of Columbus, and of the Lackawanna
Business Men's Club.His religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic
church, and more particularly with Church of Our Lady of Victory, of
Lackawanna. Thomas C. Bodkin married, June 26, 1912, at Lackawanna,
Katherine Jordan, a native of West Seneca, Erie County, New York, and a
daughter of the late Martin Jordan and Susanne (McDonald) Jordan, the latter
living (1927). Mr. and Mrs. Bodkin are the parents of five children:
Katherine, Dorothy, Elizabeth, Thmas and Jack. The family home is located in
Lackawanna.

BOLAND,  Berchmans J.

    He was born at Buffalo, New York, February 20, 1889, a son of James and
Mary (Handley) Boland, both now deceased, the former, born in Ireland in
1854, a successful general contractor in Buffalo to the time of his death in
1893. Berchmans J. Boland was educated in Buffalo at St. Joseph's Collegiate
Institute, at Canisius High School, from which he graduated in 1906, then
Canisius College, graduating in 1910 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
Later he continued his studies at the  College of the Sacred Heart, also
known as the Woodstock College of Baltimore County, in Maryland, from which
institution he received the degree of Master of Arts in 1916. In 1916 he
became a member of the faculty of Holy Cross College, Worcester,
Massachusetts, where he lectured in inorganic chemistry for five years. In
1921 he accepted an appointment as instructor of Latin and History at the
Lackawanna High School, until 1925. He is a member of the Knights of
Columbus, and his religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church,
and more particularly with the Church of St. Thomas Aquinas, of Buffalo. Mr.
Boland is married and makes his home at No. 23 McClellan Circle, Buffalo,
New York.


BOWMAN,  Frank

    He was born in Lewis County, October 10, 1866, son of George L. and
Crescenda (Heimhilger) Bowman,  of Bavaria, the former of whom died in 1875,
the latter in 1913. Frank Bowman enjoyed liberal educational opportunities,
attending the public schools Lowville Academy, and Cornell University, from
which he graduated in 1892 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He also
pursued his legal studies at Cornell, which conferred on him the degree of
Bachelor of Laws in 1893. In 1894 he won admission to the Lewis County bar
and for five years was associated in practice with Judge Henry E. Turner. He
is a member of the Lewis County and New York State Bar associations. In
political inclinations Mr. Bowman is Democratic. During the World War he was
chairman of the Legal Advisory Board for Lewis County and a "four-minute'
speaker whose generous response to invitations to speak brought him medals
and a certificate. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows;
of Lowville Lodge, No. 134, Free and Accepted Masons;  the Chamber of
Commerce; and the Sons of Veterans,, of which body he is Past Commander. He
is a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity.  On June 10, 1896 Frank Bowman
married Mary E. Greeley, of Lewis County, daughter of William Henry and
Sarah (Schofield) Greeley, and they are the parents of two daughters: (1)
Helen G., now Mrs. G.H.P. Gould, of Lyons Falls, New York and they have one
child, Jane B. (2) Katherine L., now Mrs. N.A. Burns, of Dallas, Texas, and
they have one child, Jean Mary.

BRACHIN,  M.D., Newton

    He has been practicing the profession of medicine in Greene, New York,
since 1920, has made a place for himself there and is very highly regarded.
Dr. Brachin is a son of Hilel and Liba (Betzer) Brachin.His father, was born
in Russia in 1863. His mother was also born in Russia in 1863. Newton
Brachin was born in Russia, August 14, 1888 and received his education there

and in this country. Upon coming to the United States in 1915, he entered
Columbia University and studied there for a year, after which he became a
medical student at Long Island College Hospital, graduating from there in
1919, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He settled in Greene in 1920
and since that time has built up a substantial practice. He is a member of
the County, State and American Medical associations. Politically, Dr.
Brachin is a Democrat and his religious affiliations are with the Catholic
church. Dr. Newton Brachin married, in September, 1912, Dorothy Itelson of
Russian birth.

BRANDT,  M.D.,  George Mason

    He was born in Walworth, Wayne County, New York, April 27, 1881, a son
of Mason and Elizabeth (Church) Brandt. George M. Brandt was educated in the
public schools of his native region and after graduating from high school at
Ontario, Wayne County, in 1901 spent one year at Keuka College, Keuka Park,
New York. He then became a student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan, where he eventually took up the study of medicine and graduated in
1909 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. After some time as an interne at
the Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, he established himself
in practice, in 1911, at Yakima, Washington, where he remained until 1916.
In 1916 he returned East and settled at Seneca Falls, Seneca County In 1926
he was made chief of the staff of the Seneca Falls Hospital and in the same
year also was elected president of the Seneca County Medical Society. He is
also a member of the Geneva Academy of Medicine; of the New York State
Medical Society, and of the Central New York Medical Society. During the
World War he served in 1918 and 1919 at Camp Humphreys, Virginia, with the
rank of first lieutenant. He is a member of the American Legion; Yakima
Lodge, No. 24 Free and Accepted Masons; Salem Town Chapter, No. 173, Royal
Arch Masons;  Geneva Commandery, No. 29, Knights Templar; etc. His office of
practice is located at No. 31 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls. Dr. Brandt
married, June 25, 1912, Anna Kalb, of Rochester, New York, daughter of John
F. Kalb. Dr. and Mrs. Brandt are the parents of one son, Richard Jones.

BREEN,  William J.

    He was born in Pompey, New York, February 27, 1880, son of Michael and
Amy (Zumlan) Breen. The father, born in Ireland, in 1835, was a farmer until
his death in 1913; and the mother, also of Irish birth, in 1837, died in
February, 1906. William J. Breen was educated in the schools of Pompey,
completing the academy course, and received his high school training at
Tully, from which he graduated in 1900. After teaching school for two years,
he attended Buffalo State Normal, Oneonta State Normal, and pursued
Extension studies at Canisius College, in Buffalo. His teaching career
included two years of service at North Evans and nine at Ebenezer. In 1915
he moved to Lackawanna to assume the principalship of the school; was
elected superintendent in 1918, and has since remained in the town. His
fraternal affiliations are with the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 810, and the
Knights of Columbus, of which he is Past Dictator. Mr. Breen has devoted
himself to his many civic and religious interests and has never married. He
is a communicant of Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church.

BREWER,  Charles R.,

    Engaged in banking in Gilbertsville, New York, has been president of the
village of Gilbertsville since 1920. He is a son of E.C. Brewer, born in
Otego, New York, in 1846, died in 1916, who established in 1868 the first
and only bank in Gilbertsville and continued to operate it until his death
in 1916, when it was taken over by his son. Charles R. Brewer was born in
Gilbertsville, New York, and attended the local schools, graduating from the
Gilbertsville High School in 1905, after which he entered Williams College
and graduated from that institution in 1910 with the degree of Bachelor of
Arts. Mr. Brewer taught school in Asheville, North Carolina, until 1916,
when he returned to Gilbertsville to assume the responsibilites of looking
after the bank which his father had established in 1868. During the World
War, Mr. Brewer was with the Seventy-sixth Division and later was stationed
at Camp Gordon, Georgia, with replacement troops, being discharged in
December, 1918, with rank of captain in the Infantry. Mr. Brewer is
affiliated with Lodge No. 1222, Benevolent and Protective order of Elks at
Norwich, and he is a member of the Williams Club of New York City. In
politics he is an Independent voter and is unmarried.

BREWSTER,  Osceola Byron

    He was born in North Elbe, Essex County, July 23, 1886. He was the son
of Byron Remembrance and Bidney (Conoboy) Brewster, both descendants of old
American stock which located many generations ago in upper New York State.
Byron Remembrance Brewster was born in Keene, Essex County, January 12,
1846, the son of Jackson and Sarah (Nash) Brewster. Byron Remembrance
Brewster died on January 25, 1925. He was married, in 1880, at Upper Jay, to
Bidney Conoboy, the daughter of Patrick and Lucy (Warren) Conoboy. They had
three children, as follows: (1) Cassius Jackson, born July 5, 1882. (2)
Osceola Byron. (3) Jesse Gerald, born October 2, 1890. Mrs. Bidney (Conoboy)
Brewster was born in Wilmington, Essex County, April 2, 1858, and died
August 12, 1926. Osceola Byron Brewster obtained his early education in the
public schools of his community and graduated from the Lake Placid High
School in 1904. He took two years at Amherst College, later taking a course
at Syracuse University, from which he graduated in 1908 with the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy. He then entered the Albany Law School, from which he
received the degree of Bachelor of Laws, in 1910. From 1911 to 1915, Mr.
Brewster served as Commissioner of Elections fro Essex County, from 1916 to
1927 as district attorney of the same county. From 1918 to date has been a
member of the Board of Education of the Union Free School, District No. 1 of
Elizabethtown. He is an active member of Adirondack Lodge, No. 621, Free and
Accepted Masons, having sat in the East as Master from 1920 to 1922; of
Cedar Point Chapter, No. 269, Royal Arch Masons; of Lake Champlain
Commandery, No. 74, Knights Templar, etc. Mr. Brewster is a member of the
New York State Bar Association and of the American Bar Association. On
December 21, 1911, Mr. Brewster was married, at Albany, to Maria Georgia
Herie, the daughter of Ralph and Olive (Gregory) Herie. Mr. and Mrs.
Brewster are the parents of four children, as follows; (1) Byron Gregory,
born September 2, 1914. (2) Martha Warren, born June 30, 1917. (3) Jane
Herie, born January 20, 1921. (4) Patricia Sumner, born April 24, 1923.

BRIDGES,  Merritt Lyman

       He was born in Morris, New York August 25, 1868, son of Nathan and
Fannie (Bingham) Bridges. His father, native of Vienna, Oneida County, New
York, where he was born in 1839, died in 1905 and his mother, born in
Canajoharie, New York, in 1840, died in 1902. The son graduated from the
Morris High School in 1887, and from Albany Law School in 1890 with the
degree of Bachelor of Laws. Admitted to the bar in 1890, Mr. Bridges began
the practice of his profession in Omaha, Nebraska, and in South Dakota,
where he remained for only a year. Returning to Morris, he opened offices
under his own name and has since continued to practice independently. From
1900 to 1906 he was district attorney for Otsego County, a nominee of the
Republican party. He is Past Master of Lodge No. 605, Free and Accepted
Masons; member of Morris Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; of Norwich Commandery,
No. 42, Knights Templar. On May 14, 1902, Merritt L. Bridges married Anna M.
Shanessy, of Morris, and they are the parents of three children;  Maurice
N., born 1905, a member of the class of 1928 at Yale University;  Elsie
Mary, born 1907, a teacher in the Morris High School, having graduated from
Oneonta Normal School; and Merritt L., Jr., born 1910.

BRIGGS,  John Bailey

      He was born in Homer, Cortland County, April 6, 1893, a son of Walter
D. and Fannie D. (Frisbie) Briggs, his father, now retired, being one of the
leading business men of the village of Homer. John Bailey Briggs was
educated in the public schools of his native town and at Homer Academy.
After leaving school he entered the automobile business conducted by his
father and uncle under the name of Briggs Brothers, but established his own
business in 1918, when he took over the sales agency for Cadillac motor cars
in Cortland County.   He is also a member of Homer Lodge, No. 352, Free and
Accepted Masons; Washington Chapter, No. 29, Royal Arch Masons; Cortland
Lodge of Perfection; Cortland Exchange Club; Cortland Country Club;
Automobile Club; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.  Mr. Briggs
married, in 1914, Florence Wallace of Cortland, daughter of J.H. and Clara
O. (Hotchkiss) Wallace.  Mr. and Mrs. Briggs are the parents of two
children: Walter W., born January 17, 1915; and Barbara Abbott, born July
26, 1919. They make their home at No. 81 South Main Street, Homer.

BROWN,  Robert

      He was born at Newburgh, Orange County, New York, July 5, 1854, son of
Calvin and Jane Smith, both deceased. Robert Brown was educated in the
common schools. He then learned the trade of cabinet-maker at Walden, New
York, and displayed the skill and artistry which had distinguished his
father. His first business enterprise was in Bloomingburg, Sullivan County,
New York, where he opened a furniture and undertaking business of his own.
He is a member of the Deposit Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons. Robert Brown
married, in Walden, New York, in 1880, Emma Andrews, Daughter of Rollin and
Rachel Andrews. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown were born the following children;
Floyd A.,  Ada K., and Rollin.

BROWN,  Charles Farmer

      He was born in Homer, Cortland County, on January 14, 1858, son of
Isaac W. and Mary A. (Harvey) Brown. His ancestors came to New York State
from Connecticut among the earliest settlers of the Empire State, and have
since resided in that neighborhood. He was educated in the Cortland Public
and Normal Schools, and when his studies were finished, found employment
with a druggist. He was sent to the State Assembly by his constituents,
where he served from 1907 to 1912. He worked on the School Board of Cortland
for nine years. An active Mason, he holds his member-ship with Cortlandville
Lodge, No. 470, Free and Accepted Masons; Cortland Chapter, No. 194, Royal
Arch Masons;  Cortland Commandery, No. 50, Knights Templar; and the Lodge of
Perfection, Central City Consistory. He is also affiliated with the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is a trustee of the Cortland
Rural Cemetery. On November 22, 1887, Charles F. Brown was united in
marriage to Sarah Keator, of  Cortland, daughter of Samuel and Ann (Stuart)
Ketor. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown two children were born: (1) Samuel K., (2)
Florence B., widow of Myron J. Walter; she has three children: Myron James,
Barbara S., and Sally. The family are members of the Presbyterian church.

BROWNELL, M.D., Morton Emmons

      He was born February 1, 1893, in Oneonta, Otsego County, a son of Dr.
Arthur Hamilton and Ella (Mills) Brownell. His father, Arthur Hamilton
Brownell, M.D. was born in Hamilton, Madison County, January 22, 1863, a son
of Hamilton and Lucy (Simmons) Brownell, the former, born in Hamilton in
1821, a farmer and later superintendent of the Cemetery Association in
Clinton, Oneida County, dying in 1901; the latter, born also in Hamilton in
1818, dying in 1898. Morton Emmons Brownell was educated in the public
schools of his native city, and after graduating from Oneonta High School,
entered Hamilton College, Clinton, Oneida County, which he attended from
1909 to 1911. He then attended the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor,
Michigan, graduating from this institution in 1914 with the degree of
Bachelor of  Science, and in 1916 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine
at this university's Medical School. Having completed his studies and having
received the degree of Doctor of Medicine, he spent the next year as an
interne at the University of Michigan Hospital.In 1917 he joined the faculty
of the University of Michigan Medical School as an instructor in the
diseases of the eye, remaining for one year. During part of the World War he
was a member of the United States Army Medical Corps, serving as instructor
in the diseases of the eye in the Army Medical Officers' Training Camp. He
then saw service for some time as chief ophthalmologist for the Near East
Relief in Syria. In 1920 he returned to this country and to the city of his
birth where he has since practiced his profession  under his own name with
offices at No. 325 Main Street, specializing in ophthalmology. He is a
member of the New York State Medical Society, the Otsego County Medical
Society, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, visiting
ophthalmologist at the Fox Memorial Hospital. His fraternal affiliations are
with Lodge No. 466, Free and Accepted Masons, and with Oneonta Chapter, No.
277,  Royal Arch Masons, of which latter he is a Past High Priest. He is
also a member of the Oneonta Post of the American Legion, Oneonta Country
Club and Kiwanis Club. His religious affiliations are with the Presbyterian
church. Dr. Brownell married, March 28, 1917, Anna M. Auch, of Sebewaing,
Michigan. Dr. and Mrs. Brownell are the parents of four children: (1) Morton
Emmons, Jr., born in 1918. (2) William Mills, born in 1920. (3) John
Frederick, born in 1921. (4) Eunice Anne, born in 1924. The family residence
is located at No. 8 Taft Avenue, Oneonta.

BUCK,  Asahel J.

      A son of Edward C. and Estira C. (Williams) Buck, the latter deceased,
was born June 19, 1881, in East Lansing, Tompkins County, where he attended
the public schools and he was afterwards graduated from the Groton High
School. Preparing for his profession at the Law School of Cornell
University, he was graduated there with his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1904,
and he was admitted to the bar June 30, that year. Mr. Buck became
associated in partnership with George N. Champlin, and he so continued until
December 31, 1917. In May 1918, he formed partnership with Clayton R. Lusk,
and in January, 1922, Morse E. Ames was admitted to that partnership. Mr.
Buck was appointed city attorney January 1, 1917. Fraternally Mr. Buck is
affiliated with Cortlandville Lodge, No. 470, Free and Accepted Masons; with
Chapter No. 194, Royal Arch Masons; and with Commandery No. 50, Knights
Templar; and he is also a member of the County and State Bar associations.
Asahel J. Buck married, August 10, 1904, Jessie E. Steinberg, of East
Lansing, daughter of Peter W. and Emma Annette (Conger) Steinberg, the
father deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Buck are the parents of : Marian E. and Alfred
J.

BUGBEE,  Percy I.

      He was born April 21, 1858, at Colton, New York. His father, John F.
Bugbee, Born in Cornish, New Hampshire, was a lawyer in New York State,
practicing in Canton for twenty-five years. Percy I. Bugbee was educated in
the schools of Colton and Brooklyn, New York; and of Canton. He was
graduated from Saint Lawrence University, at Canton in 1879, as Bachelor of
Arts; in 1882 he received the degree of Master of Arts, and in 1898 he was
made Doctor of Science. Professor Bugbee began teaching school two years
before graduation. He was a year at South Canton, and another year at
Hermon, New York. He taught for a year at Colton; and was in Naples, New
York, for four years as principal and superintendent of schools. This same
dual office he filled at Newark, New York, for five years from 1884 to 1889,
when he came to the Normal School at Oneonta, teaching mathematics until
1895. He was a conductor of institutes for the State Department of Public
Instruction, 1895-1898. He returned to the State Normal School at Oneonta as
principal in 1898, and has served as such ever since. In the World War  he
was a member of the Board of Draft Exemption, appointed for Oneonta by
President Wilson. He is a member of Oneonta Lodge, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks; of the Beta Theta Phi of Saint Lawrence University. Percy I.
Bugbee married, August 28, 1883, in Canton, Ida M. Farnes, of South Canton.
The address of Mr. Bugbee is the State Normal School, Oneonta, New York.

BURCH,  Clayton I.

     He is a son of  William C. Burch, who was born in Brookfield, and Clara
(Burdick) Burch, a native of De Ruyter, both parents now deceased;. Clayton
I. Burch was born April 6, 1874, in Brookfield, where he attended the public
schools, and was graduated at the high school with the class of 1890. He
also attended a commercial school in Paxton, Illinois. Mr. Burch has been
engaged in journalism all his life. In 1895 he became associated with the
news and advertising business of the "Standard" and he has so continued to
the present, recently in partnership with E.L. Blanchard. Mr. Burch was
postmaster of Earlville from 1915 to 1924. Fraternally, he is affiliated
with the lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons at Sherburne, with the Royal
Arch Chapter of Masons, and with Mokauno Grotto, Veiled Prophets of the
Enchanted Realm, at Hamilton. He is a member of the State Press Association.
His religious faith is that of the Baptist church. Clayton I. Burch married,
August 13, 1895, Amelia Briggs, of Earlville, daughter of Rufus Briggs, who
is now deceased, and Laura (Morgan) Briggs, who survives her husband. Their
children;  Harold W., born April 13, 1898; and Laura B., born July 21, 1902.

BURRITT,  Robert Johnson

      He was born at Ira, Cayuga County, New York, May 20, 1874, son of
Calvin M. and Lucy (Johnson) Burritt. His education was acquired in the
grammar and high schools of Auburn, and his profesional training at Albany
Law School, from which he graduated in 1899 with the degree of Bachelor of
Laws. Admitted to the bar in February, 1899, Mr. Burritt began immediately
to practice independently in Auburn, where he has since remained. His share
in public affairs has been significant since 1900, when he was appointed
Assistant District Attorney, a six-year incumbency which led to his election
to the post of district attorney in 1906, a position which he held for six
years also. Mr. Burritt is a member of the County and State Bar
associations, being president of the former for 1926. His fraternal
affiliations are with the Auburn Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and Lodge
No.474, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In June, 1902, Mr. Burritt
married Salina Hoag, daughter of Andrew and Hannah (Horsefall) Hoag, of
Barker, Niagara County, New York, and they are the parents of a daughter,
Lucy Elizabeth. The family residence is at No. 197 Genesee Street, Auburn,
New York.

BUSH,  William Theodore

      Mr. Bush is a son of Horace and  Ellen P. (Hodge) Bush, his father,
Horace Bush, having established a pharmacy in Lowville, in 1867. The father
died December 31, 1913; the mother February 22, 1903. William Theodore Bush
was born in Canajoharie, New York, September 30, 1860. He attended the
public schools of Lowville and Lowville Academy, from which he was graduated
in 1879, after which he became a student at Hamilton College and graduated
there in 1883 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In 1886, he received the
degree of Master of Arts from the same institution. On January 1, 1884, he
was admitted to partnership in the pharmacy, the name Horace Bush & Son
being adopted at that time and used ever since, although the elder Mr. Bush
died in 1913.  Since his death, William Theodore Bush has carried on the
pharmacy alone, maintaining the same standards of service and keeping pace
with the times by the introduction of many modern features. Fraternally he
is affiliated with and a Past Master of Lowville Lodge, No. 134, Free and
Accepted Masons, and its treasurer since 1912; is Past High Priest of
Lowville Chapter, No. 223, Royal Arch Masons. Mr. Bush has been a trustee of
the Lowville Rural Cemetery since 1914. Mr. Bush married, on October 2,
1884, Hattie Benedict Settle, a daughter of the late Eli and Harriet
(Benedict) Settle, of Watertown, New York, who died on January 3, 1915. To
Mr. and Mrs. Bush was born a daughter, Vera Isabel, who married Arthur C.
MacKenzie, of Lowville, and has a son, William Bush MacKenzie.

C

CADY,  D.O.,  James D.

     Dr. Cady is a member of a long-established family, pioneers in this
part of the State, Elias Cady, his great-grandfather, having settled at the
town of Brutus, in Cayuga County, about 1806; his grandfather, Darwin E.
Cady, was next in line; and his father, Dwight W. Cady, followed farming, as
his ancestors had done, at the old homestead. James D. Cady, a son of Dwight
W. and Addie (Putnam) Cady, was born June 22, 1880, at Weedsport. His mother
was a direct descendant of General Putnam, of Connecticut. He attended the
high school in Weedsport, and matriculated at the American School of
Osteopathy at Kirksville, Missouri, where he  graduated with his degree in
the class of 1907, and at once began to practice his profession in Cortland.
He is a member of the National Association of Osteopaths; and his fraternal
affiliations are with the Cortlandville Lodge, No. 470. Free and Accepted
Masons;  with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and with the Rotary
Club. His religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. Dr. James D.
Cady married, June 7, 1906, Willie Sue Armstrong, of Comanche, Texas,
daughter of Richard G. and Narcissa (Sheltridge) Armstrong. Their children
are:  Richard C., a student in Colgate University; and Sara Jane.

CALKINS,  M.D.,  Frederic Russell

     Dr. Calkins was born in Jefferson County, New York, April 16, 1871, son
of Edmund B. and Rose Anne (Bibbins), Calkins, both natives of Jefferson
County, where the paternal family dates from the year 1800. The father, a
contractor, died in April, 1914. Dr. Calkins was educated in the local
public schools and at Ives Seminary, obtaining his professional preparation
at Bellevue Medical College, New York City, which conferred on him in 1894
the degree of Doctor of Medicine. That same year he began a general practice
in Watertown which he continued for a decade. In 1904, that specialization
in surgery began which has made him one of the most famous surgeons in New
York State. He combines an accuracy of diagnosis, delicacy and precision of
touch, carefulness of technique and sympathy for the patient in all his work
and thus accomplishes wonderful results. He is a member of the Jefferson
County, New York State, and American Medical Association, and a Fellow of
the American College of Surgeons. He is chief of the surgical staff of the
Good Samaritan Hospital, and of Mercy Hospital.He served as a coroner of
Jefferson County from 1901 to 1907. During World War was on the Examining
Board. He is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Watertown Lodge, No.
49, Watertown Chapter, No. 59, Watertown Commandery, No. 11, Central
Consistory, holding the thirty-second degree,  and of Media Temple, Ancient
Arabic order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows; and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. On April 23, 1896,
Frederic R. Calkins married Evangeline P. Cadwell, a native of his own
county, daughter of Henry V. and Matilda (Miller) Cadwell. Her father died
in 1901, and her mother is still living. A son was born to them; Frederic
Russell Calkins, Jr., graduate of Johns Hopkins University with the degree
of Bachelor of Arts. He married Martha Stewart, of Oklahoma, by whom he has
a son, Frederic Russell (3).

CAMP,  Earl W.

     He was born in South New Berlin, New York, July 6, 1888, son of Jay H.
and Jane A. (Sage) Camp, both natives of that village. His father, died May
18, 1924. Earl W. Camp was educated in the local public schools and in the
Norwich, New York, High School. His inclinations were naturally in the line
of banking, and for finance he has a real aptitude. Mr. Camp entered the
Chenango National Bank at Norwich, New York, in February,1907 and remained
in that association until April 1, 1922, rising from one position to another
of increasing responsibility, until he became teller. He resigned in order
to assist in the organization of the First National Bank of Greene, which
occurred in March, 1922. Mr. Camp enlisted for service in the World War,
leaving this country on November 23, 1917, and remaining overseas for one
year. He was regimental supply sergeant of the Three Hundred and Third
Ammunition Train of the Seventy-eighth Division. In May, 1919, Sergeant Camp
was honorably discharged at Camp Dix, New Jersey. He is a member of the
Societe 40 Hommes at 8 Chevaux and of the Eastern Light Lodge, No. 126, Free
and Accepted Masons, and Norwich Lodge, No. 1222, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks. On September 17, 1913 in Binghamton, New York, Earl W. Camp
married Mabel D. Folmsbee, born in that town, daughter of Charles E. and
Jeannette (Moffat) Folmsbee.

CAMPBELL,  Dr. Clarence Wellington

     Vice-president and general manager of the Dexter Sulphite Pulp and
Paper Company, of Dexter, New York, is one of Dexter's leading citizens. He
is a son of Dr. Charles E. and Eugenia W. (Gillespie) Campbell, the father,
who was a physician and surgeon, having died in 1913. The mother, a native
of Knoxville, Tennessee, is still living. Clarence W. Campbell was born in
New York City, December 7, 1873. He was educated for the medical profession,
his preliminary training being received in the public schools and by private
tuition. He attended Yale, and later Columbia College of Physicians and
Surgeons, from which he graduated in 1898 with the degree of Doctor of
Medicine. Dr. Campbell took post-graduate work at Bellevue Hospital in New
York City and practiced medicine until 1902. In that year he came to Dexter
and became interested in a manufacturing and mechanical line of business,
instead of carrying on his professional work, and has since been connected
with the Dexter Sulphite Pulp and Paper Company, as vice-president and
general manager up to the present time. Fraternally he is affiliated with
Watertown Lodge, No. 49, Free and Accepted Masons, Watertown Chapter, No.
59, Royal Arch Masons; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine. Dr. Campbell married, February 15, 1903, Alice M. Oxley, of
New York City, daughter of John Oxley.

CAREY,  Henry Arthur

     He was born at Saranac Lake, New York, April 14, 1890, the son of
Patrick H., and Anna (Finnegan) Carey. He was educated in the public
schools, and was graduated from the Saranac Lake High School. He chose
Cornell University for the completion of his studies and was graduated in
1912 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted to the bar March
14, 1913, and practiced in Cortland, New York, for a year.  In 1914 he
established himself in the Insurance business in Ithaca from October 20,
1914, until January 1, 1924 when it was incorporated. He was president of
the H.A. Carey Company, Inc. which is a general agent for the Fidelity and
Casualty Company of New York. Mr. Carey has served as a director of the New
York State Insurance Agents Association. He is a director of the Ithaca
Board of Commerce. Mr. Carey also is one of the organizers of the Ithaca
Theater Company, Inc. It was created by the consolidation of the Strand
Theater Corporation, the Crescent Corporation, and the Star Theater, Inc.,
which took place in April, 1920. Mr. Carey was general manager, secretary
and treasurer of the Ithaca Theater Company, Inc. He is a member of the
Ithaca Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Knights of
Columbus; and the Roman Catholic church, attending the church of the
Immaculate Conception. Mr. Carey was married, September 22, 1915, to Miss
Margaret Driscoll, daughter of Patrick and Lucy (Tehan) Driscoll, of Ithaca.
They are the parents of Lucy Rita, born August 3, 1916; Patricia, born
November 11, 1918; Henry A. Carey, Jr., born August 1, 1920; William Robert,
born March 7, 1924. The family residence is at No. 106 Dunmore Place.

CALVERT,  Charles Crossman

     He was born in Sterling, New York, March 12, 1893, son of Harvey J. and
Gertrude (Crossman) Calvert. His father is a prosperous farmer. The son
attended public grammar and high schools at Hannibal, Oswego County, New
York and took a two-year special course at Cornell University. Until 1922 he
was farming.He then joined the selling forces of the New York Life Insurance
Company, in Syracuse, and was, on October 15, 1925, promoted to his present
position as agency director in Watertown.  Mr. Calvert is a member of  Lodge
No. 49, Free and Accepted Masons, as well as of the Kiwanis Club. On June
27, 1917, C. Crossman Calvert married Edith B. Hall, daughter of John and
Rachel (Hunt) Hall, of Wellesley, Massachusetts.

CARPENTER, Bert Ray

     He was the son of Frank W. and Bessie L. (Westacott) Carpenter, and was
born June 3, 1885, in Batavia, where he attended the public schools,
afterwards being associated for five years with musical and theatrical
matters. In August, 1908, Mr. Carpenter entered the insurance field, at once
becoming associated with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; and in
1916, he was appointed assistant manager of the Malone, New York, section of
the Plattsburg district. Mr. Carpenter was stationed at Malone, New York,
until March, 1923, when he was promoted to its manager and on December 3,
1924, he was transferred to the Cortland offices. Fraternally, Mr. Carpenter
is a member of Constellation Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, at Malone: of
Constellation Chapter No. 28, Royal Arch Masons; and of the Commandery,
Knights Templar. Bert R. Carpenter married, January 7, 1916, Maude B.
Powell, of Buffalo, adopted daughter of E.H. and Emma (Powell) Lowe, and
their children are:  Jean W.; and Elizabeth M. The family resides at No. 109
North Main street, Cortland.

CARRIER,  Charles L.

      He is the son of Rush and Lovisa (Rees) Carrier, both parents having
been born in Sherburne. The father, who was born in 1829 and died in 1896,
was a harness maker by trade. The mother was born in 1832 and died in
February, 1925, at the age of ninety-two. Charles L. Carrier was born in
Sherburne, New York, March 13, 1871. He was educated in the local public
schools and in a military school at Fort Plain, New York, from which he was
graduated with the class of 1891. In 1893 he started in the boot and shoe
business in Sherburne with a Mr. Collins under the firm name, Collins and
Carrier. Two years later they went into the undertaking business as well,
under the firm name of Charles L. Carrier and Company. After ten years of
success, Mr. Carrier sold out his interest in both concerns. He also went
into business with Mr. Fred H. Wilcox under the firm name of Wilcox and
Carrier, for 14 years, dealers in flour, feed and grain. He was appointed to
the office of acting postmaster on January 18, 1923, and in 1924 received
the regular appointment for four years from President Coolidge. Fraternally
Mr. Carrier is a member of Lodge No. 444, Free and Accepted Masons; Chapter
No. 253, of Chenango, Royal Arch Masons; Norwich Commandery, No. 46, Knights
Templar; Ziyara Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at
Utica. Mr. Carrier married, March 13, 1895, Louise Adelaide Fuller of
Sherburne, and they have two children:  Harriet de Forrest Carrier, born in
1898; and Rush Fuller, born in 1900.

CARTER,  A. Bion

     Of an old Jefferson County family, Mr. Carter is a son of Asa T.
Carter, a farmer, who died in 1893, and Amanda (Cross) Carter, of Antwerp,
who died in 1897. A. Bion Carter was born June 23, 1857, at Great Bend, in
Jefferson County, and after attending the public schools, he was graduated
at Ives Seminary. He entered upon his business career as a telegraph
operator, and he was associated with the activities of railroad work until
he was twenty-one years old, when he joined with L.J. Goodale in the
management of the Ray estate, of France. He officiated as superintendent of
the Otter Lake and Mosse River tanneries, and was connected with the
business of the United States Leather Company, at Fine, New York, until
1901, when he became the organizer and founder of the National Exchange Bank
of Carthage. Fraternally Mr. Carter is affiliated with Carthage Lodge, No.
158, Free and Accepted Masons: Carthage Chapter, No. 259, Royal Arch Masons:
Watertown Commandery, No. 11, Knights Templar; and with Media Temple,
Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.  He is a member of the
Carthage Chamber of Commerce and of the Black River Valley, Jefferson County
Golf, of Watertown, and Carthage clubs. A. Bion Carter married, October 17,
1883, Lelia M. Wentworth, who died on January 24, 1923, at City Hospital,
Watertown, and is buried in the family lot in Carthage. She was a daughter
of Oliver C. and Melissa (Winsor) Wentworth. Their Children: (1) Lulu I., a
graduate of Fort Edward Seminary; married S. M. Strickland, and their
children are: Carter, Margaret, Janet, and Lelia M.  (2) Helen W., a
graduate of Emerson College, of Boston; Married P.M. Lee. (3) Erma L., a
graduate of the Sargent School of Physical Eduction, of Cambridge,
Massachusetts.

CARTER,  Hon. Milton

     He was born at South Edwards, St. Lawrence County, New York, April. 10,
1865, the eldest of three sons of Cornelius and Mary Elizabeth (Knox)
Carter. His father, son of Isaac Carter, was born in Martinsburg, Lewis
County, New York, August 29, 1816, and died February 12, 1905. The father
first married Polly Winslow, at South Edwards, New York, who died about
1863, survived by their four children: Hale Carter, Cora, who died in
infancy; Orpha (Carter) Dancer, now deceased; and Lyle Carter, who now
resides at Elbridge, near Syracuse, New York. For his second wife he married
Mary Elizabeth Knox, a daughter of William H. and Maria (Earl) Knox, who
survived him until March 21, 1911. They had three children: Milton, of whom
further; Ellsworth J., who died August 16, 1899; Charles A., who resides at
Lowville, New York. Milton Carter was educated in the public school at South
Edwards and at the Wesleyan Seminary, Gouverneur, New York, deciding to
adopt the profession of Law. To accomplish this purpose he pursued a
preparatory course of reading and study in the offices of Earl Bancroft, of
Edwards, New York, and of Hon. Edward H. Neary of Gouverneur, New York, and
was eventually admitted to the bar in November, 1893. He settled in
Harrisville, town of Diana, Lewis County, New York where he practiced law.
In 1902 he was elected District Attorney of Lewis County from January 1,
1903, to January 1, 1909. On February 17, 1910 he was appointed by Governor
Charles E. Hughes to the office County Judge and Surrogate of Lewis County.
His offices are in the county courthouse at Lowville, New York, and he
resides with his family at No. 102 Dayan Street, Lowville, New York. Judge
Carter is a member of the Lowville Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Lowville Club. He is also a member
of the Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 2, of Lowville.
Judge Carter married, at South Edwards, New York, May 23, 1896, Minnie Olin,
a daughter of Russell and Harriet J. (Crocker) Olin, and born near Orwell,
New York, October 4, 1878. Judge and Mrs. Carter are the parents of six
children: (1) Theodore R., born January 7, 1899. (2) Ellsworth J., (3) Verna
M., born December 26, 1904. (4) Ruth M., born January 1, 1905 (5) Milton,
born October 12, 1908. (6) Margaret E., born September 15, 1910.

CARTWRIGHT, M.D., Silas S. Cartwright

     He was born in Roxbury, Delaware County, October 16, 1833, and with the
exception of the years which he spent away from his native place while
attending school and college he spent his entire long and useful life in the
town of his birth. Silas S. Cartwright received his early education in the
public schools of Roxbury, and then attended high school at Hobart, Delaware
County. He came to New York City to take up the study of medicine at the
College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which he was graduated with the
degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1852. In 1852 he established himself in the
general practice of his profession at Roxbury up to the time of his death,
July 31, 1910. At the time of the outbreak of the Civil War, he was
postmaster, but gave up this work as well as his private practice to become
a surgeon in the Medical Corps with the One Hundred and Thirty-fourth
Regiment, New York Volunteers. From 1903 to 1910 he again occupied the
office of postmaster. He was a member of the New York State Medical Society
and of the Delaware County Medical Society. Dr. Cartwright married, at
Roxbury, November 6, 1854, Mary Mead, daughter of Levi and Harriet (Keator)
Mead. Dr. and Mrs. Cartwright were the parents of eight children: Almerin;
Cyrus; Hattie; George; Mary L.; Elizabeth; Henry G.; and Susan A., the
latter the wife of William Barrett of Roxbury.

CASWELL,  Nelson Remington

     He was born at Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, August 25, 1864, a
son of the late Nelson and Robey C. (Remington) Caswell, both natives and
lifelong residents of Onondaga County, where the former was for many years a
successful gunsmith. He was educated in the public grammar and high schools
of his native town, and upon leaving school entered the banking business,
being connected for some six years with the Merchants National Bank of
Syracuse. He then became treasurer of the Remington Paper and Power Company;
treasurer of the Harrisville Lumber Company, director of the Watertown
Manufacturing Company and the Watertown Canning Company. He served nine
years on the school board of Gouverneur, he also was president of the First
National Bank of Gouverneur. Nelson R. Caswell married  Myra Augusta Frost,
a daughter of George Philip and Emily (Cool) Frost, of Syracuse, New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Caswell are the parents of five children: (1) Edna Remington,
married to Leslie Earle David. (2) George Rollin, (3) Nelson Alfred (4)
Robert Frost (5) Richard Remington.

CAVANAGH, D.D.S., George L.

     Dr. Cavanagh's father, William T. Cavanagh, who died in 1924, was a
native of the Province of Ontario, Canada. His mother was Mary Brennan of
Jefferson County, New York. Mr. Cavanagh was for many years a prosperous
coal and wood merchant. George L. Cavanagh was born at Watertown, July 3,
1893, and after attending the public high schools of his native town entered
Pittsburgh University, from which he was graduated in the class of 1918,
with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. After completing his dental
course, Dr. Cavanagh was associated with Dr. Casler of Watertown, until
1921, when he established independent practice, with offices in the
Woolworth Building. He is a member of the Jefferson County Dental
Association, the New York State Dental Association, and the National Dental
Association. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the
Black River Valley Club, the Kiwanis Club of Watertown. Early in the World
War he enlisted and was sent to Camp Greenleaf, Officers' Training Corps. He
received his honorable discharge with the rank of first lieutenant. Dr.
George L. Cavanagh married, May 18, 1923, Helen M. Warren, daughter of J.J.
and Ellen M. (Tuft) Warren, and they are the parents of one child.

CEPERLEY,  Hon. Andrew E.

      He is a son of Chauncey Ceperley, a farmer, and of Emaline (Ackley)
Ceperley, both natives of Oneonta, and both parents now deceased. Andrew E.
Ceperley was born January 21, 1858, in Laurens, Otsego County. He attended
the public schools at Oneonta, after which he taught school for about eight
years. Entering upon a business career, Mr. Ceperley was instrumental in
establishing one of the first steam laundries in this section, under the
firm name Ceperley & Gardner, which continued successfully ten years. Mr.
Ceperley  then sold his interest therein to accept his appointment as
secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, which had just then
completed its new building in Oneonta, which he held that office for ten
years. In 1913, the Ceperley & Morgan Real Estate Company, Inc., was
organized, with Mr. Ceperley as president and manager at 198--200 Main
Street. He was elected Mayor of Oneonta in 1917, 1919 and 1921. Fraternally
he is affiliated with Lodge No. 466, Free and Accepted Masons: Lodge No.
1312, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Order of the Maccabees;
and with the Oneonta Club, and the Oneonta Country Club. Hon. Andrew E.
Ceperley married, March 12, 1879, Ruth Gifford; they have one son, Clarence
V. Ceperley, who is engaged in the printing business in Oneonta.

CHAMPLIN,  Hon. George Major

     County Judge and Surrogate of Cortland County, New York, was born
November 18, 1877, in the town of Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York. His
father was Byron G. Champlin, and his mother Lucy (Brink) Champlin, both
deceased. He received his early education in the Moravia High School, and
took the classical course at the State Normal School in Cortland, from which
he was graduated in 1900. In 1901, he entered the Law School of Cornell
University, and was graduated from there in 1904. He was admitted to the bar
of the State of New York in July of that year, and established himself in
Cortland, forming a partnership with A.J.Buck. This partnership continued
for thirteen years, until January, 1918. In 1907 Mr. Champlin was elected
City Judge of the City of Cortland , serving his city for six years. In 1917
he was elected County Judge and Surrogate of Cortland County, and in 1923
was reelected for a term of six years. He is a member of the Board of
Trustees of the Cortland State Normal School, being the secretary and
treasurer of the Board. He was formerly a member of the Board of Trustees of
the New York State Hospital for Incipient Tuberculosis at Raybrook, New
York. Since 1922 Judge Champlin has acted as Judge of the County Children's
Court in which the rights and interests of neglected and delinquent children
are looked after. Judge Champlin is a member of the American Bar
Association, the New York State Bar Association, Cortland County Bar
Association. Judge Champlin was married, July 22, 1903, to Susan A. Delavan,
of Willet, Cortland County, daughter of Wilbur J. and Adaline (Crittenden)
Delavan, both deceased. Judge and Mrs. Champlin are the parents of two
children: Ruth Delavan, Helen Elizabeth. The home address of Judge Champlin
is No. 47 West Court; his office is the Court House, Cortland.

CHANDLER,  Harlan Dye

     He was born in Brookfield, Madison County, March 7, 1885, son of
Charles C. and Ruby A. (Dye) Chandler. His father, born in Columbus, New
York in 1859 was a general contractor and owner of the Earlville Telephone
Company, until his death, June 24, 1924. His mother, born in Brookfield in
1859, is alive and hearty. Harlan Dye Chandler was educated in the
Brookfield High School, from which he graduated in 1902. After reading law
with Norman A. Crumb for two years and ten months in Brookfield, he attended
Syracuse University for two years, and in 1907 was graduated with the degree
of Bachelor of Laws. In March he was admitted to the bar and practiced for
three years in an office of his own in Earlville. He is a member of the
County Bar Association. In 1910 Mr. Chandler joined his father in the
operation of the Earlville Telephone Company and has since been general
manager and secretary. In 1917 he purchased the Morrisville Telephone
Company and now controls about nine hundred stations. Mr. Chandler is
affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 622, and Sherburne
Lodge, No. 444, Free and Accepted Masons, as well as the Canasawacta Country
Club of Norwich. He attends the Methodist church. On May 14, 1908, Harlan
Dye Chandler married Mary E. Clarke of Brookfield, New York and they reside
in Earlville.

CHANEY,  Judge Ceylon Glenn

      He is judge of the surrogate court. Judge Chaney was born at De Kalb,
St. Lawrence County, New York, December 27, 1881, son of Rufus and Sarah
(Sayles) Partridge, of De Kalb, New York. The name Partridge was changed to
Chaney by order of the Supreme Court at the time of the marriage of Sarah
(Sayles) Partridge to Gaylord T. Chaney. Judge Chaney's father, Rufus
Partridge, died in 1884. Gaylord T.Chaney, Judge Chaney's stepfather, is a
prominent attorney in Hermon, New York. Judge Ceylon G. Chaney was educated
in the public and high school of his locality, at Union College, and at
Albany Law School, from which he graduated in 1903 with the degree of
Bachelor of Laws.  He was admitted to the bar in the fall of 1903. That same
year Judge Chaney established himself in law offices of his own at Canton
and has built up a large and lucrative clientele in the intervening
twenty-two years. He served for five years as the justice of the peace, for
ten years as supervisor of Canton, for many years as clerk of the Surrogate
Court. His appointment as judge came January 1, 1924. He is a member of
Lodge No. 111, Free and Accepted Masons, holding the thirty-second degree,
and of Media Temple, Ancient Arabic order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Clubs: The Club of Canton; the Potsdam Country; and the Citizens. On October
3, 1905, Ceylon G. Chaney married Maud Kelly, of Hermon, New York, daughter
of James and Maria (Burnham) Kelly, and they are the parents of a daughter;
Marian Elizabeth, a graduate of Canton High School, now (1926) in St.
Lawrence College.

CHAPIN,  M.D., Claude Erastus

      Dr. Claude E. Chapin, a son of William and Addie (Crook) Chapin, was
born April 17, 1890, in Philadelphia, New York, where he attended the high
school. Preparing for his profession at Medill Medical College, Montreal,
Canada, he was graduated there in the class of 1915, with his degree of
Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Chapin, during the World War, enlisted in June,
1917, in the Medical Reserve Corps and was called for active service
Nobember 1, 1917, and assigned to duty at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; sailed
for France with the Seventh Division, August 13, 1918, commanding the
Twenty-second Field Hospital Train. He returned to the United States in
June, 1919, and was honorably discharged at Camp Dix, June 23, 1919, with
the rank of captain.After his return from World War, Dr. Chapin began to
reside in Homer, and with his office in Cortland, he gives special attention
to children's diseases. He is a member of the staff of Cortland County
Hospital; and he was president of the Cortland County Medical Society,
1924-25; and a member of the State Medical Society; and the American Medical
Association; and of the Syracuse Academy of Medicine. Fraternally he is a
member of Homer Lodge, No. 352, Free and Accepted Masons; and of the
American legion; also is a member of the Exchange Club of Cortland. Dr.
Claude E. Chapin married, September 24, 1913, June M. Gray, of Philadelphia;
and they are the parents of a daughter, Betty June, who was born in Homer,
June 16, 1922.

CHARLEBOIS,  John Philip

      The father of John Philip Charlebois, was born in the province of
Quebec, Canada, but came in early life to Jefferson County and established
himself on a farm near Clayton. He married Helen Bertrand, of Cape Vincent,
New York, and on February 17, 1877, a son was born, in Clayton, New York,
whom they named John Philip. This son was reared on the farm, attending the
district school until his studies were finished and he was prepared for
business.  He at once became connected with the building and contracting
business, being employed by Charlebois Brothers. He remained with this firm
for about ten years, and then, in 1908, established himself in the
contracting business, and since that time has constructed many of the finest
buildings in that section of New York State, including banks, theaters,
office buildings, schools, fine residences, and some of the large and
beautiful hotels of Northern New York. Mr. Charlebois is director of the
Community Building Association. John P. Charlebois married, February 4,
1902, Edith M. Knight, who died October 19, 1918, daughter of Royal and Mary
(McKay) Knight. They were the parents of two daughters: Eva M., wife of
Kenneth Rogers; they are the parents of one son, John; and Gertrude H. The
family are communicants of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church.

CHASE,  Henry Benjamin

      Henry Benjamin Chase was born on November 22, 1867, son of Clarke E.
and Anne O. (Brewer) Chase, of Massena, New York. His father came originally
from Vermont and was unusually active as farmer, land surveyor and attorney,
The son inherited the father's love for study and work and is carrying on
with distinction the good and honorable name of the family. The graduating
class of 1892, Albany Law School, found him on its roll. In 1893 he was
admitted to the bar, beginning at Massena the general practice of law which
he has followed up to the present time. For seven years he was connected
with the Excise Department at Albany. He is a member of Lodge No. 513, Free
and Accepted Masons has been honored with the thirty-second degree, belongs
to the Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; and
is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is
likewise a member of Massena Citizens' and Country clubs, the Century Club
of Ogdensburg, and the Citizens' Club of Potsdam. In 1900, Henry Benjamin
Chase married Georgie M. Bacheller, daughter of Charles O. and Amanda
(Jacobs) Bacheller, of St. Lawrence County, New York.  Mrs. Chase died in
1911. She was a cousin of the well-known novelist, Irving Bacheller. To Mr.
and Mrs. Chase were born two children:  Clarke Ledyard and Charles
Bacheller, both of whom are now at Ann Arbor Law School. The family attends
the Universalist church.

CHRISMAN,  Frank Watrous

      He was born at Virgil, New York, November 5, 1891, the son of J. Frank
and Hattie (Watrous) Chrisman. He was educated in the public schools,
afterwards attending the Homer High School and Cortland Business College. He
began active life in the grocery store his father was conducting at Homer,
under the firm name of Watrous & Chrisman.  In 1913, he entered the office
of the sheriff, as a deputy sheriff, and served in that capacity in 1913-14.
He was elected in 1925, to the office of sheriff for a term of three years.
He is a member of  Homer Lodge, No. 352, Free and Accepted Masons: of
Washington Chapter, No. 29, Royal Arch Masons; of Cortland Lodge, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks; of the Exchange Club, and of the Methodist
Episcopal church. Mr. Chrisman was married, on December 17, 1913, to Laura
Wright, daughter of former Sheriff Roland E. and Adelia (Huntley) Wright.
The ceremony was performed in the sheriff's residence. Mrs. Chrisman died
December 17, 1925. They were the parents of one child, Charlotte, born in
the same house, in 1919. The address of Sheriff Chrisman is the Court House,
Cortland, New York.

CHURCH,  Hon. Leon S.,

      He was born in Yates, Orleans County, New York, August 8, 1884, Judge
Church is the son of Orson G. and Ida M. (Palmer) Church. He was graduated
from the Lyndonville (Orleans County) High School in 1902, and from 1903 to
1905 taught school. He entered Cornell University College of Law and was
graduated therefrom in the class of 1908 with the degree of Bachelor of
Laws. From July, 1908, to December, 1909, he was a member of the editorial
staff of the Lawyers' Co-operative Company of Rochester, New York. In 1909
he passed his bar examinations and was admitted to practice. On December 1,
1909, he came to Interlaken, opened an office there and at once entered upon
the practice of his profession. In 1913 he was elected to the office of
District Attorney of Seneca County.  He was returned as his own successor
for three additional terms, holding the office until 1925. Judge Church is a
member and Past Master of Palmerville Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; a
member and Past Noble Grand of Seneca Lodge, No. 494, Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, and is also affiliated with the Daughters of Rebekah and the
local Grange of Patrons of Husbandry at Interlaken. Judge Leon S. Church
married, in January, 1910, Elizabeth Van Court, of Interlaken, and they are
the parents of a daughter, Mary.

CLINTON,  Charles D.

      Attorney-at-law, Greene, New York, born in Smithville Flats, New York,
September 14, 1886, son of Charles Clinton and Emma (Fosgate) Clinton.
Educated in Smithville Union Free School and Greene High School; graduate of
Cornell university Law School, class of 1909. Admitted to bar September,
1909, and immediately opened law office at Norwich, New York, where he
practiced law until March, 1918, at which time he opened a law office at
Greene, New York, where he has since been practicing his profession. Member
of New York State and Chenango County Bar Associations. Member Eastern Light
Lodge, No. 126, Free and Accepted Masons, and Greene Chapter, No. 106, Royal
Arch Masons. On August 11, 1915, Charles D. Clinton married Clara B. Yarnes,
daughter of Orlando and Myrtle (Morse) Yarnes;  children:  (1) Julia B. born
August 25, 1916.  (2) Mary E., born May 1, 1918.  (3) Charles D., Jr., born
May 2, 1920. (4) E. Irene, born June 26, 1922.

COLLIER,  Elmer Jay

      He was born, March 21, 1890, at Fair Haven, Cayuga County, a son of
Lewis B. and Estella M. (Robinson) Collier. Elmer Jay Collier was educated
in the public schools of Canandaigua, Ontario County, and at the age of
seventeen entered the employ of the Rochester Railway and Light Company,
acting as cashier for various of its stations in Canandaigua and Rochester.
Later he became manager of the Syracuse office of the Baker-Vawter Company
of Benton Harbor, Michigan, manufacturers of loose leaf and steel filing
equipment. After five years of very successful work for this organization,
he went to Cortland and there formed, December 17, 1923, the firm of
Upson-Collier, Inc., and on December 1, 1924, the name was changed to the
Collier-Chevrolet, Inc.  So successful has the corporation been that it
erected in 1925 its own salesrooms and garage at Nos. 24-26 Port Watson
Street, Cortland, at a cost of $75,000, one of the best equipped and
most-up-to-date buildings of its type in this locality. He has been active
in Masonic affairs, and is a member of Penfield Union Lodge, No. 154, Free
and Accepted Masons: Central City Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish
Rite; Tigris Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; and
Keder Kahn Grotto, Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm,
and the Y's Men Club, of Cortland. His religious affiliations are with the
Methodist Episcopal church. Elmer Jay Collier was married, June 7, 1911, to
Margaret W. Kreuzer of Canandaigua, daughter of Frank (now deceased) and
Margaret (Walberg) Kreuzer. The family home is at No. 65 South Church
Street, Cortland.

COLTON,  L. A.,

      Important in the industrial development of Geneva, New York, is the
Seneca Kraut and Pickling Manufacturing Company, No. 291 Main Street, of
which L.A. Colton is president, treasurer, and proprietor. The plant he now
owns was established in 1900 by Dillman Brothers, who conducted it till
1904, and in the early days of the company J. C. McKaskey was president,
Ernest C. Naylor, vice-president, and L.A. Colton, secretary and Treasurer.
L. A. Colton was born at Skaneateles, New York, in July, 1877, son of David
and Mary A. (Mason) Colton. He was educated in the public schools and at
Cornell University, graduating with the degree of Doctor of Laws in 1899.
The following year, 1900, Mr. Colton began to operate his own sauerkraut
plant at Skaneateles, which is still in operation. In 1904 he became
associated with the Geneva concern, the Seneca Kraut and Pickling Company,
with which he has since remained, and of which he acquired ownership in
1919. After many years as secretary and treasurer, Mr. Colton succeeded to
the presidency, a position he now occupies. Mr. Colton is a member of the
Geneva Lodge, No. 34, Free and Accepted Masons; Salem Town Chapter, No. 173,
Royal Arch Masons; Geneva Commandery, Knights Templar; Damascus Temple,
Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Geneva Lodge, No. 1054,
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of which he is Past Exalted Ruler.
On December 7, 1910, L. A. Colton married Blanche Mills, of Norwalk, Ohio,
and they are the parents of a daughter, Nancy Lee Colton. The family
residence is at No. 40 Park Place, Geneva, New York.

CONGER,  Laurence J.

      He was born February 9, 1886 in Groton, New York. His early education
was obtained in the Groton public schools, and he completed the high school
course there, continuing his education at the Polytechnic Preparatory School
of Brooklyn, New York, and at Cornell University, where he graduated in
civil engineering with the class of 1907. His business career began with the
Groton Bridge Company, which he served as general manager for eight years.
In 1915 he became associated with the Corona Typewriter Company as sales
manager, and in 1922 was elected to the presidency. Mr. Conger is a director
of the First National Bank, of Groton, and prominent in fraternal and club
life there. He is a member of Groton Lodge, No. 496 Free and Accepted
Masons; St. John the Baptist Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Cortland
Commandery, Knights Templar. He is also a member of the Delta Phi Fraternity
and the Cortlnd Country Club. Laurence J. Conger married Norma L. Jones,
daughter of John W. and Marcia (Newton) Jones, and they are the parents of
two children: Marcia Florence and Catherine L. Conger.

CONNER,  Arthur E.

      He was born on October 8, 1884, son of Henry and Martha  (Cochran)
Conner. His preparatory education was acquired in the elementary and high
schools of Walton, and he completed his schooling at  Yale University,
receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws from that institution in 1909. His
father and mother are both living, and his father is actively engaged in the
quarrying business. Arthur E. Conner began his professional career
immediately after being admitted to the New York State bar in 1910. He
opened an office of his own in Walton and has since continued his practice.
From 1913 to 1917, Mr. Conner was supervisor of the town of Walton, and he
has been commissioner of elections of Delaware County. He served as captain
of the National Guard of New York State from 1913 to 1916 and as second
lieutenant during the World War, being stationed in this country throughout
his term of service. He is a member of Walton Lodge, Free and Accepted
Masons, the Royal Arch Masons, and the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine. His club is the Katamur. Arthur E. Conner married, in Texas,
in September, 1922, Adelia Cox, daughter of Arthur and Mary Cox.

CONNOLLY,  Newton Merritt

      He was born in Lawrence County, New York, July 15, 1888, son of Thomas
J. and Eva B. (Mayne) Connoly. His father, of Heuvelton, New York is a
contractor and builder, and his mother  is a native of Heuvelton. Newton M.
Connolly was liberally educated in the public schools and at St. Lawrence
University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in
1924, and where he pursued post-graduate studies. In 1924 he was made
supervising principal of the Adams High School, with an enrollment of some
four hundred students, where he succeeded F. M. Carr. He is a member of the
New York State Teachers' Association and at the end of his first year in
Jefferson County was elected vice-president of the association. He is also
active in the Jefferson County and State Principals' Association. During the
World War he entered the United States Army, in the 76th Regiment, 153rd
Depot Brigade, concluding the term of service with the rank of second
lieutenant. He is a charter member of the St. Lawrence Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons; Van Heuvel Lodge, No. 941, Free and Accepted Masons. of the Square
and Compass: the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity: and the American Legion. On
June 30, 1915, Mr. Connolly married Irene V. Mayne, of Heuvelton, daughter
of Robert L. and Clara B. (Middleton) Mayne, and they are the parents of two
children: Elizabeth Jane, born September 30, 1921 and Jean Marie, born
January 16, 1926.

COOKE,  M.D.,  Willis Scott

      He is a son of Rev. Scott M. Cooke, a clergyman of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, who was born in Otsego County in 1848 and died in 1916,
and of Ursula Z. (Fisk) Cooke, who was born in Oneida County in 1848, died
April 10, 1926. Dr. Willis Scott Cooke was born in October, 1868, in Otsego
County where he attended the public schools, and he afterwards spent four
years at Starkey Seminary, in Yates County, and he then was graduated from
the High school of Montgomery County, and from the Academy of Design in New
York City. Matriculating at the Medical School of New York University, Dr.
Cooke was graduated there in 1897 with his degree of Doctor of Medicine,
later taking post-graduate courses at Bellevue Hospital and Post-Graduate
Hospital, Loomis Laboratory, and the New York Skin and Cancer Hospital. Dr.
Cooke was a practitioner in New York City from 1899 to 1910, when he came to
Otsego County, here to establish himself in Oneonta both as a general
practitioner and as a specialist in obstetrics. He is an attending
obstetrician at the Mary McHenry Parshall Hospital in Oneonta; and he is a
member of the County, State, and American medical societies. Fraternally Dr.
Cooke is affiliated with Otsego Lodge, No. 282, Free and Accepted Masons;
and with the Oneonta Club, and the Oneonta Country Club; and he is a
communicant of the Protestant Episcopal church. Dr. Willis Scott Cooke
married, in May, 1888, Judith M. Ostrander, of New ;York City; they were the
parents of Vida Cooke; and Lois Cooke, who died at eight years of age.

COON,  William Hamil

      A son of William and Anna (Bell) Coon, his father deceased, he was
born October 5, 1899, at Homer, where he attended the public schools and was
graduated from the high school with the class of 1918. Preparing for his
profession in the Law School of Cornell University, Mr. Coon was graduated
there in 1922, with his degree Bachelor of Laws; and upon being admitted to
the bar on May 8, 1924, he established his offices in Cortland, where he has
engaged in general practice to the present. Fraternally Mr. Coon is
affiliated with Homer Lodge, No. 352, Free and Accepted Masons; and with the
American Legion; and he was a member of the Students Army Training Corps
three months previous to the signing of the Armistice. He is a member of the
Cortland County and the New York State Bar Associations, also the Cortland
Exchange Club. William H. Coon married, January 4, 1923, Gretchen L. Sturm,
of Olean, daughter of Edward W. and Caroline (Armstrong) Sturm. Mr. and Mrs.
Coon have one daughter, Betty Ann Coon.

COREY,  Charles H.

     He was born in Deansboro, Oneida County, New York, On January 30, 1875,
a son of Romenzo E. and Mariah (Vann) Corey, both now deceased. The father,
Romenzo E. Corey, was a native of Deansboro, having been born there in 1846,
spending his life there as a successful farmer, and dying there in 1911.
The mother, Mariah (Vann) Corey, was born in Clinton, New York, in 1845 and
died in Deansboro in 1890. Charles H. Corey received his education in the
local public schools of his natal community, and upon the completion of his
scholastic training he at once embarked upon his business career by entering
the employ of the David  Maydole Hammer Factory at Norwich, New York, where
he remained for about six years. In 1903 he became associated with the
Borden Milk Company of Norwich as Milk Inspector, in which capacity he was
identified for four years. In 1917 he was appointed division general
superintendent, which position he holds at the present time (1927).
Fraternally Mr. Corey is an active member of Norwich Lodge, No. 302, Free
and Accepted Masons;  Harmony Chapter, No. 151, Royal Arch Masons; Norwich
Commandery, No. 46; Ismailia Temple, at Buffalo, New York; as well as
Norwich Lodge, No. 1222, of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He
also holds member in the Norwich Club, and the Canasawacto Country club.
Charles H. Corey married, in June, 1902, May B. Baker, of Norwich, and they
make their home on Borden Avenue, Norwich, New York.

COSGROVE,  Delos Marshall

      He is a son of George H. and Emogene S. (Marshall) Cosgrove, both
natives of Alexandria, Jefferson County, the mother still living. The
father, who died December 31, 1889, was a dealer in produce and a veteran of
the Civil War. Delos Marshall Cosgrove was born February 3, 1875, in
Jefferson County, and received his formal education in the public schools
and Potsdam Normal School, from which he graduated in the class of 1894. He
taught school for a few years and then began to read law in the office of
George H. Cobb, of Watertown, New York and in 1901 was admitted to the bar,
becoming a member of the law firm of Cobb & Cosgrove. In 1919 Henry J.
Kimball joined the firm and for several years the firm was known as  Cobb,
Cosgrove & Kimball At the retirement of Mr. Kimball in 1925, Lewis H. Ford
and Russell Wright became associated with Cobb & Cosgrove, under the firm
name of Cobb, Cosgrove, Ford & Wright. Mr. Cosgrove is one of the leading
members of the Jefferson County Bar Association and has served as its
president for a number of years, and he is also a member of the New York
State Bar Association. Fraternally, Mr. Cosgrove is affiliated with the Free
and Accepted Masons and is a member of the Knights Templar, and Media
Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; and he is also a
member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellow and the Loyal Order of Moose.
Mr. Cosgrove, married, September 4, 1907, Adelia M. Baker, of Watertown, who
died  August 29, 1919, daughter of William and Emmaline (Case) Baker. They
were the parents of one son, Delos M. Cosgrove, Jr., born October 16, 1910.

COSSAART,  Harrison

      He was born in New York City, January 29, 1873, son of James J. and
Mary (Matthews) Cossaart. The father born in Westford, New York, in 1820,
was a dealer in butter and eggs and dairy produce in Westville and in New
York City,  dying in 1886. The mother was born in New York City in 1823, and
died in 1913. The son was educated at Milford High School, and at Hartwick
Seminary, from which institution he graduated in 1891. After graduation he
began teaching in the schools of Otsego County, and continued in that work
until 1912 when he was elected superintendent of schools for the district
and since that time  served continuously in that capacity until August 1,
1926. He is vice-president of the Junior Extension Work in Otsego County, of
which plan he was an important originator. Mr. Cossaart is active in many
other phases of civic work. He is Past Master of Tienuderrah Lodge, No. 605,
Free and Accepted Masons, and director of the First National Bank of Morris.
He is a communicant of the Baptist church. On December 21, 1898, Harrison
Cossaart married Lizzie G. Scott, of Roseboom, Otsego County, New York,
daughter of George and Annie (Whiteman) Scott. They are the parents of one
son, Donald J. Cossaart, who was born in 1903, a graduate of Syracuse
University in 1924 with the degree of Bachelor of Science.

COUCH, D.D.S., W. Gordon

    He was born in Ox Bow, New York, September 22, 1896, son of Dr. William
C. and Grace M. (Quinn) Couch. He attended the public grammar and high
schools of Watertown and Syracuse University, and prepared for his
profession at the University of Buffalo, which graduated him in 1923 with
the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. After a year of Practice in
Syracuse, he returned to Watertown, where he has since maintained an office
and done effective work for a large clientele. He is a member of the
American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Society, and the
Jefferson County Dental Society, keeping in close touch with all modern
developments in dentistry. In the World War he remained with the United
States Navy for twenty-two months and had been promoted to the rank of chief
pharmacist's mate when he was mustered out. He is a member of the Delta
Sigma Delta Fraternity, and the Black River and Crescent Yacht clubs. On
April 22, 1924, Dr. W. Gordon Couch married Doris Glenn.

CRABB,  Clarence Larue

      Senior member of the law firm of Crabb & Bloodough, of Watertown, New
York, has been practicing law in Watertown since 1909. Mr. Crabb is a member
of a family who have been prominent residents of Jefferson County for
generations. His father, Larue E. Crabb, was born in the county, and was a
farmer there until his death in 1896; the mother, Dianthia (Sawyer) Crabb,
also a native of Jefferson County, survived her husband for many years,
dying in 1924. Clarence L. Crabb was born at Orleans, Jefferson County, New
York, December 27, 1881, and attended the local grammar and high schools. He
studied law in the offices of Kellogg & Reeves, and in 1909 was admitted to
the bar, commencing the practice of his profession the same year.
Fraternally, he is affiliated with Lodge No. 49, Free and Accepted Masons;
Watertown Chapter, No. 59, Royal Arch Masons; Watertown Commandery, No. 11,
Knights Templar; Central City Consistory, thirty-second degree; he is also a
member of Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine,
and a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Crabb married
(first), in 1904, Georgia V. Wood, of Philadelphia, New York, who died in
September, 1919, a daughter of Alonzo and Alice (Hammond) Wood. Mr. Crabb
married (second), in 1921, Margaret E. Kelley, daughter of Michael and
Elizabeth (Clark) Kelley. By his first marriage there are the following
children:  Elton W., Lucile N., Larue A., Doris G., and Clarence L., Jr.

CRANDALL, D.D.S., Howard

      He was born in Oswego, New York, October 3, 1898, son of Herbert E.
and Josephine (Phillips) Crandall, his mother a native of Kingston, Canada,
still living. His father who is a native son of Oswego, is employed in the
Ames Iron Works. Howard Crandall received his preliminary education in the
public and high schools of his native town. He matriculated at the
University of Pennsylvania, graduating with the class of 1921, degree of
Doctor of Dental Surgery. He immediately commenced the practice of his
profession in Oswego, where he has built up a large and lucrative clientele.
During the World War he enlisted and served several months in the Officers'
Training Corps at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, receiving his honorable
discharge in November, 1918.  Dr. Crandall is a member of the College
Fraternity Psi Omega, and is a member of Frontier Lodge, Free and Accepted
Masons, and Lake Ontario Chapter. His clubs are the Fortnightly, Country and
Kiwanis, and he is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He attends the West
Baptist Church. Dr. Howard Crandall married, June 28, 1925, Caroline S.
Hunt, of Oswego, New York, and they reside at No. 58 West Bridge Street.

CRARY, Leon G.,

     Born at Canton, St. Lawrence County, on July 20, 1876, he is the son of
Elias, who died in 1894, and Mary (Middleton) Crary, who died in 1911, both
of whom were of well-known families of Potsdam. Elias Crary was primarily a
scholar, being a school teacher for  a great many years of his life. His
primary education was received in the public and high schools of the town in
which he was born. He next attended Cornell University, graduating with the
class of 1899, when he won his degree of Bachelor of Arts. He continued his
studies without a break at the Albany Law School from which he graduated in
1903. He entered the office of H.E. Ellsworth where he read law for some
time under competent preceptorship. He was admitted to the bar in 1903, and
returning to Canton, opened a general law practice there under his own name.
Mr. Crary is a member of the St. Lawrence Bar Association, and has served as
Justice of the Peace for a ten-year term, during which he handled the duties
of his office with honor and dispatch, a fear and a reproach to the guilty,
but an example to the worthiest citizen in the community. He is a member of
the Blue Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, No. 111.  Leon G. Crary married,
in 1922, Marie A. Becker, of New Rochelle, New York. They are members of the
Presbyterian church.

CRIPPEN, George B.

      He is a son of Philip F. and Caroline (Bigelow) Crippen, both natives
of Worcester, both now deceased. The father was for many years engaged in
farming in Otsego County, where he was well known and highly regarded. The
Crippen family is one of the oldest in Worcester, the great-grandfather,
Philip F. Crippen, having been the first male white child ever born in that
place. George B. Crippen was born in Decatur, New York, March 17, 1867, and
received his education in the public schools of Decatur and Iowa. At the age
of eighteen he entered the banking world and since 1886 has been
continuously associated with the Bank of Worcester, first as clerical
assistant, then as assistant cashier, and since 1906 as cashier and
president. He has been a director of this institution since 1890 and has a
record of forty years in its service. Under his presidency the bank has held
a high place among the financial institutions of the county. Mr. Crippen's
brother, Edward Crippen, is vice-president, cashier and a director of the
Wilbur National Bank of Oneonta.  Fraternally, Mr. Crippen is affiliated
with Schenevus Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Oneonta Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons; and with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Oneonta, New
York, and he is an active member of the Oneonta Country Club and the City
Club. He is prominent in the affairs of the Worcester Presbyterian Church,
having served for many years as an elder and as church treasurer,
Politically, Mr. Crippen is a Democrat. George B. Crippen married, on August
3, 1896, at Milford, New York, Mrs. Caroline Winslow, a native of Oneonta,
and a daughter of Russell B. and Martha (Gile) Winslow, both now deceased.

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DE GROAT, M.A., Pd. D., Dr. Harry De Witt

      He was one of the prominent educators of Central New York, Master of
Arts, Doctor of Pedagogy, and principal of the State Normal School at
Cortland, was born in Owego, New York, September 13, 1873, the son of J.D.
and Adelaide (Waite) De Groat. He was educated at Williams College and was
graduated in the class of 1894 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In 1924
his alma mater conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts. He received
the degree of Doctor of Pedagogy from the State College in 1918. He has been
engaged in educational work ever since his graduation from Williams College
in 1894. His first employment as a teacher was in a private school at Howe,
Indiana. He came to New York State again, and was employed in the public
schools, subsequently becoming principal of the high school at Gouverneur.
In 1904 he became an inspector for the State Department of Education at
Albany, and later assistant chief of the Examinations Division, positions he
filled for eight years. In 1912 he came to Cortland as principal of the
State Normal School. Dr. De Groat also has been active in civic affairs,
holding the office of police commissioner; trustee of the Cortland Savings
Bank, and past president of the Rotary Club. He is a member and Past Master
of Cortlandville Lodge, No. 470, Free and Accepted Masons; a director of the
Young Men's Christian Association; and clerk and member of the Baptist
Church Society. Dr. De Groat was married, June 27, 1899, to Helen Goodrich,
of Owego, New York, daughter of Stephen S. and Mary (Stiles) Goodrich, her
father deceased. Mrs. De Groat is a graduate of Smith College, class of
1895. They are the parents of: 1) Helen, born December 2, 1900, wife of
Charles Bader of Boston, Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Smith College,
class of 1922. 2) Adelaide, born September 21, 1905, a junior in Smith
College, class of 1927. 3) De Witt, born March 14, 1909, senior in the
Cortland High School.

de VYVER, J. James

      He is a son of John de Vyver, engaged in commercial lines, born in
1842 in Holland, and died in 1909, and of Mary Elizabeth (Van Steinburg) de
Vyver, who was born in 1853 in New York City, and survives her husband. J.
James de Vyver was born January 14, 1883, at Mount Vernon, Westchester
County, and graduating from the high school in that city in 1902, he learned
the florist trade. In 1919 he removed to Oneonta, and was there employed
with Carr Peck, florist, until 1922, when he purchased the business of A.N.
Gellelo, which he has since conducted under his own name. With 6,500 feet of
glass, he grows flowers for the retail trade. A Republican in his political
views, Mr. de Vyver with his vote and influence supports the principles of
that party. Fraternally Mr. de Vyer is affiliated with Centennial Lodge, No.
447, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and of Peter P. Cooper Encampment,
No. 112. He is also a member of Canton David Wilber, No. 37; and of Oneonta
Grange, No. 1348, Patrons of Husbandry.

DALL, Jr., J.J.,

      Mr. Dall was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 1, 1894, son of
J. and Alice M. (Stevenson) Dall. He was educated in the Polytechnic
Preparatory School and at Cornell University, where he graduated in 1916
with the degree of Bachelor of Architecture. He then engaged in his
profession of architecture in New York City, where he had a varied
experience in field construction. In May, 1924, he established the J. Dall,
Jr., Incorporated in Ithaca, which operates in the erection of residences
and high class commercial buildings in Ithaca and its vicinity. The firm
employs sixty people all well trained and the whole is most efficiently
organized. During the World War Mr. Dall served as an ensign in the Navy,
stationed on the "U.S.S. Hancock," in the transport service, from May, 1917,
to January, 1919. He is a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, of the
Rotary Club, the Town and Gown Club, the Country Club of Ithaca, and the
Cornell Club of New York City. He is a communicant of the Episcopal church.

DANFORTH,  Harley Albon

      He is identified with the William R. Box Company, undertakers, of
Watertown, New York, is well known in that city, and highly regarded in
business circles. He is a son of the Rev. A. C. and Lucy M. (Davenport)
Danforth, the father a native of Massachusetts, and a Methodist clergyman,
who died in 1910. The mother is a native of Bangor, Franklin County, New
York. Harley A. Danforth was born on December 4, 1881, in St Lawrence
County, New York and received his education in the local elementary and high
schools and the Renouard School of Embalming, New York City. Mr. Danforth
became associated with William R. Box upon graduation from the latter school
and learned from him the business of undertaking, remaining with him until
his death in February, 1925. In April of that year, he and Mr. H.M.
Cleavland bought the business and have continued it under the name of the
William R. Box Company. This concern is one of the oldest of its kind in
Watertown, having been established over thirty years ago, first under the
firm name of Empey & Box, then Box & Donaldson, and later under Mr. Box's
own name. Mr. Danforth is a member of the Watertown Chamber of Commerce; and
of Watertown Lodge, No. 49, Free and Accepted Masons; Watertown Chapter, No.
59, Royal Arch Masons; Watertown Commandery, No. 11, Knights Templar; Media
Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Danforth
married, February 18, 1913, Bertha A. King, of St. Lawrence County, New
York, daughter of Henry and Henrietta King.

DAVENPORT,  Leonard Charles

      In the death of Leonard Charles Davenport, October 20, 1922, the town
of Lowville, New York, lost one of its ablest and most public-spirited
citizens, a man who had been for many years identified with practically
every movement pertaining to Lowville's welfare and growth. Mr. Davenport
had been practicing law in Lowville since 1891. He was a son of Leonard Cole
and Jerusha (Avery) Davenport, both natives of Lewis County, New York, the
father an attorney, who died in 1885. Leonard Charles Davenport was born in
Lowville, Lewis County, New York, March 6, 1869, and attended the local
public schools and Lowville Academy. He read law in the office of T. Miller
Reed and was admitted to the bar in April, 1891. He was an active member of
the Lewis Cdounty and the New York State Bar associations. He was a director
of the Black River National Bank, secretary of the local Cemetery
Association, clerk of Lowville Academy and Union Free School for many years,
and a member of the Board of Trustees and clerk of the Lowville Club.
Leonard Charles Davenport married, June 21, 1893, Grace E. Boshart, daughter
of Charles D. and Margaret (Quackenbush) Boshart. Two children were born of
this union: 1) Elizabeth B., who is a graduate of the Emma Willard School,
Troy, New York, and of Vassar College; she married, October 7, 1926, Martin
Armstrong Sheldon, of Jackson Heights, Long Island, where they will make
their home. 2) Charles Boshart, who died in 1907.

DAVIS, Edward E.,

      He was born in the town of Smithville, New York State, on March 24,
1865, a son of John P. and Almeda (Buckley) Davis, both of whom, natives of
that cmmunity, are now deceased. The father, John P. Davis was a successful
agriculturist, a staunch Republican, and active in the political circles of
Oxford and its environs. Edward E. Davis received his early education in the
local public schools of his birthplace and Oxford, New York, following which
he attended and was graduated from the Oxford Academy. During his young
manhood he was for four years in the shoe business in Norwich, under the
firm name of Davis and Fitch. He then, in later years, after closing out his
shoe business in Norwich, supplemented his scholastic training by taking a
thorough architectural course at the well-known Cooper Institute in New York
City. On January 1, 1915, Norwich became a city and Mr. Davis was appointed
its first chamberlain, and has been identified with the city government in
this capacity ever since. He is the official historian of Norwich, and holds
membership with the Norwich Club and Exchange Club. He later became
Commissioner for the city of Norwich, New York, and is a member and
secretary of the first Park Commission of the city of Norwich, New York,
organized in January, 1927. Edward E. Davis was married, in Norwich, New
York, July 31, 1889, to Mary L. Young, a daughter of Russell A. and Fannie
M. (Brown) Young, residents of Norwich, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are the
parents of two sons as follows: (1) Edward Russell, born May 1, 1890. (2)
John Ransford, born September 10, 1893. The family residence is maintained
at No. 29 Henry Street, Norwich.

DAVISON,  James Henry

          Mr. Davison was born in Jefferson County, New York, November 9,
1875, son of James and Mary Elizabeth (Windover) Davison. The father, a
native of Scotland, died in 1918, and the mother, who came from the Province
of Ontario, Canada, died in 1921. He transmitted to his son the thrifty
instincts, high ambition, and good sense of the Scotch, and gave him  good
education in the public and high schools. He also is vice-president of the
North Watertown Cemetery Association. During the World War he devoted great
enthusiasm and ability to the War Chest and Liberty Loan drives. He is a
member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Rotary Club, and the
Young Men's Christian Association. On May 25, 1899, James H. Davison married
Lydia J. Appenzeller, daughter of Frederick and Amelia (Loomis) Appenzeller.
A son was born of the union: Leon A. Davison, a graduate of Hamilton
College, class of 1921, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts; and  Auburn
Theological Seminary, with the degree of Bachelor of Divinity, class of
1924. He is associate pastor of Park Central Church, of Syracuse, New York.

DECKER,  Earl B.,

          Mr. Decker was born in January, 1881, at Roxbury, Delaware County,
the son of Omar and Jennie (Kern) Decker. His father was born in Greene
County, and followed farming all his life. Earl B. Decker completed his
studies in the Stamford High School, afterwards taking a course in a
business college at Brooklyn, New York. On finishing these studies, Mr.
Decker entered the employ of I. Vaughn & Company contractors, of
Massachusetts, remaining for a short time. He afterwards went with the
Elmore Milling Company, of Oneonta. In 1906 he purchased the feed business
conducted by Clyde Moore at South Gilboa, New York. In 1911 he bought a half
interest, in the firm of Cornell & Baird, of Stamford, taking over Mr.
Baird's share. Mr. Decker is a member of Stamford Lodge, No. 185, Free and
Accepted Masons; of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of the
Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Decker married (first), in August, 1906 in
Oneonta, Anna shields, daughter of William and Hannah Shields, who died in
1913. He married (second), in February, 1916, Eva Grosvenor, daughter of
Edward and Adelaide Grosvenor. The children of Mr. Decker are: Edward S.,
Gertrude and Robert O. His address is Stamford, New York.

DEKIN,  Albert Arch

          He was born April 22, 1860, and received his education in the
public schools of his birthplace, Denmark, Lewis County. His parents were
Robert A. and Wilhelmina (Croglian) Dekin, both of Lewis County. His father
who was a farmer, died in 1909, and his mother in 1879.  He learned the
trade of blacksmith and wagon making, and as a young man was employed at his
trade in Greig and Glenfield. Not satisfied with simply working for others,
Mr. Dekin then went into business for himself and for twenty-five years
continued as a blacksmith and wagon-maker. He then studied at the Sullivan
Undertaking College, and after receiving his diploma, in 1888 opened an
undertaking establishment, combining it with a furniture store. Mr. Dekin is
one of the oldest funeral directors in Lewis County. In 1902 he settled in
Lowville, and continued his business enterprise under his own name until
1921, at which time he took into partnership his two sons: Claude A. and
Dewey A. The firm name now is A.A. Dekin & Sons. Mr. Decker's lodge
connections are with the Blue Lodge, No. 134, Free and Accepted Masons; and
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Dekin's wife was Rose A. Bliss, of
Switzerland, who died July 10, 1925. Their marriage took place in 1882. Mrs.
Dekin's father was John Bliss, and her mother, Rose (Hoofer) Bliss. Mr.
Dekin's family consists of five sons and one daughter, and three grandsons
and one granddaughter. His children are: Earl A., who married Mary Kelley;
Leon A,; Claude A., who married Elizabeth A. Stevens: Wilhelmina L., who
married Emery H. Jones; Murray A., who married Helen Bosworth; and Dewey A.,
who married Gertrude Johnson.

DENMAN, M.D.,  Carl Francis

      Dr. Carl F. Denman, descendant of one of the very oldest families in
this part of the State, and son of Richard Lownsbury and Adelaide (Webster)
Denman, was born August 21, 1878, at Danby, and he graduated at the Ithaca
High School in the class of 1896. He prepared for his profession in the
Medical School of the University of Buffalo, graduating in 1902, with his
Degree of Doctor of Mewdicine, and after serving as interne at the Buffalo
German Hospital, he located in Danby in 1904, and continued there in
practice until 1909. Dr. Denman then removed to Ithaca, where he is a
general practitioner, specializing in anaesthesia, and he is a member of the
staff of the City Hospital, and of the County, State, and American Medical
societies. He has served as jail physician, and has been for twelve years a
member of the Board of Pension Examiners, of which he is the president.
Fraternally, Dr. Denman is affiliated with Habasco Lodge, No. 716, Free and
Accepted Masons; Eagle Chapter, No. 58, Royal Arch Masons; St. Augustine
Commandery, No. 38, Knights Templar; Kalurah Temple, Ancient Arabic order
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; and Balbec Grotto, No. 81; and he is a member
of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Town and Gown Club; Rotary
Club; and Ithaca Chamber of Commerce. His religious fellowship is with the
First Congregational Church, and he is a member of the New York
Anaesthetists' Society. Dr. Carl F. Denman married, in June, 1904, Mary E.
Peck, of Brooktondale, daughter of George R. and Libbie (Sanders) Peck, and
they are the parents of : Elizabeth Denman, and Carlotta F. Denman, both of
the second year in Cornell University (1926).

DENNISTON, M.D., Harold Post

      He was born July 2, 1884, at Ovid, New York, where he attended the
public schools, afterwards working his way through Columbia University,
graduating at the Medical School in the class of 1913, with his degree of
Doctor of Medicine. During the following two years, he served as an interne
at the Post-Graduate Hospital in New York City, specializing in gynecology,
afterwards adding surgery thereto. He is a member of the City Hospital
staff, and he has taught and lectured there since 1900. He is a member of
the County, State and American Medical associations. He is also examiner for
the Life Extension Institute and the Board of Surgeons of the Department of
the Interior; and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr.
Denniston is affiliated with Union Lodge, No. 114, Free and Accepted Masons;
Eagle Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; St. Augustine Commandery, Knights Templar;
and Kalurah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Noles of the Mystic Shrine; and he
is a member of Lodge No. 636, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks;
Rotary Club; Country Club; also president and manager of the Cayuga Valley
Hunt Club. His religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. Dr.
Harold P. Denniston married, June 24, 1910, Muriel Josephine Brown, daughter
of Clark and Eloise (Harrison) Brown, of Buffalo, New York and they are the
parents of: Robert Niles, and Audrey Eloise.

DODD,  William Edward

      He was born in Ithaca, New York, on April 10,
1857, son of Alfred E. and Emily L. (Norton) Dodd. He was educated in the
Elmira Public School and at sixteen years of age, entered the employ of S.B.
Hubble, of Elmira. With Mr. Hubble, he learned the embalmer's trade, later
taking a course at an embalming school to perfect his knowledge this branch
of the business. In 1885 with E. S. Hanford, he founded the firm of funeral
directors, Dodd and Hanford, which continued until Mr. Hanford was killed in
1920, since which time Mr. Dodd has carried on the business alone. This firm
had become well known in Waverly and its vicinity during the thirty-five
years that they had been established, and they had specialized in the
undertaking department, having funeral parlors, a morgue, and motor
vehicles. Mr. Dodd is a member of the Funeral Directors' and the Embalmers'
associations. Fraternally, Mr. Dodd is connected with Waverly Lodge, No.
407, Free and Accepted Masons; Cayuta Chapter, No. 245, Royal Arch Masons.
In May, 1890, William E. Dodd married Mary Conn, of Bradford County,
Pennsylvania, daughter of Mrs Hannah (Nesbit) Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Dodd have
one daughter, Lillian E. who is a teacher in the Waverly public schools.

DRISCOLL,  William M.

      He was born in Ithaca, New York, on December 18, 1868, son of William
and Catherine (Casey) Driscoll. He was educated in the local public schools
and attended college for a year. He then learned the trade of mason, which
pursuit he followed until he entered Driscoll Brothers & Company where he
has confined himself to estimating and drafting. This enterprise was
established in 1855 under the title of Holmes Hollister, and it included at
the time of its purchase in 1890  by Driscoll Brothers & Company a small
planting mill. He is a member of the Rotary Club, the Knights of Columbus,
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. William M. Driscoll was
married, in 1899 to Susan Ryan of Watkins, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Driscoll
are the parents of the following children: Teresa, Dorothy, Paul A, Edward J
and Robert. The family resides at No. 423 East Seneca Street, Ithaca.

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EASON,  DR. FRANCIS  W.

      He was born in London, England, November 9, 1868, son of Thomas John
and Mary Ann (Dickman) Eason. His liberal education was acquired at St.
Paul's School, London, and Belcham College, Newcastle, England. He pursued
his ecclesiastical studies at the Seabury Divinity School in the United
States, graduating in 1895 and was later honored by his alma mater with the
degree of Doctor of Divinity. In 1907 he moved to Watertown, New York, to
assume the rectorship of Trinity Episcopal church, where he has since
remained and where he has labored so earnestly and efficiently that he has
brought increased prosperity to the church and contributed much toward
elevating the spiritual and intellectual ideals of the community. Dr. Eason
is president of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Central New York, a
member of the Board of Examining Chaplains, Dean of the First District and
Deputy to the General Convention. Dr. Eason is affiliated with the
Republican party. He is a member of the Blue Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons
and of several clubs; the Jefferson Country; the Black River Valley Country;
the Crescent Yacht; and the Royal Canadian Yacht, of Toronto. Dr. Francis W.
Eason married, June 10, 1896, Jessie Innes Inglis, and they are the parents
of a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Eason Hearne, of Toronto.

EATON,  Edward William

      He was born at Smithboro, New York, on November 7, 1873, the son of
David H. and Caroline (Andrews) Eaton. He went through the public schools of
Waverly, and then having a mind to become an attorney, he entered the Albany
Law School from which he was graduated in 1907 with the degree of Bachelor
of Laws. In November of that same year, he was admitted to the bar and
returning to Waverly, established his office in that city and at once
identified himself with the life of that section of the State. Taking his
stand with the Republicans, he soon became active in the councils of that
party. For six years he was supervisor of the town of Barton and in 1915 he
went to Albany, where  he served as a member of the Department of Public
Works, representing that department  in the State Court of Claims for eight
years. He is a member and president of the Waverly Auto Club, and a member
and a director of the Rotary Club and a member of the Shepherd Hills Country
Club.
      On September 1, 1897, Edward W. Eaton married Mabel Shoemaker, of
Waverly, daughter of Judge Ferris and Gertrude (Sweet) Shoemaker. Both Mr.
and Mrs. Eaton are members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and are
active in both church and Sunday school work.

ELKINS,  Henry O.

      He was born in Westbury, England, August 15, 1869. His father, Frank
Elkins, a farmer, and his mother, Theresa (Collier) Elkins, were also both
natives of Westbury. During his boyhood, the family came to america and
settled in Mexico, New York State, where Henry O Elkins attended the public
and the high school. Printer's ink exercised its fascination upon him from
the time he left school and began to consider his future career, and he has
been connected with newspaper offices all his life. In 1891, he moved to
Bath, New York, having accepted the position of editor and manager of "The
Steuben Courier." In addition to his journalistic duties, Mr. Elkins, who is
a prominent Republican, acted as postmaster of Bath from 1912 to 1916. Mr.
Elkins is a member of the Western New York Press Association and of the New
York State Press Association, and is a thirty-second degree Mason. He has
also been very active in the Presbyterian Church of Bath, where he has been
an elder for the past thirty years and president of the board of trustees
for fifteen years. On June 25, 1891, Henry O. Elkins married Mary Woodbury,
daughter of the late Colonel George F. and Ann (Brown) Woodbury. Mr. and
Mrs. Elkins have two daughters: 1. Miriam, born July 1, 1895.  2. Dorothy,
born January 6, 1901.

EMENS,  Fred Blair

      He was born May 22, 1889, at Whitney's Point, and after attending the
Owego public schools, he took a business course in a college at Binghamton,
than associating himself with his father as a funeral director. With his
headquarters at No. 173 Front Street, in Owego, he represents the third
generation of the family to engage in the business, in which he has won
well-merited leadership. He is one of the most prominent members of the New
York State and the Broome County Funeral Directors' associations. The chapel
of the Emens establishment, occupying the ground floor, will seat two
hundred people; and the exhibition rooms are on the second floor.
Fraternally, Mr. Emens is affiliated with Friendship Lodge, No. 153, Free
and Accepted Masons; New Jerusalem Chapter, Royal Arch Masons; Malta
Commandery, Knights Templar; and Kalurah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles
of the Mystic Shrine; and he is a Past Exalted Ruler of Lodge No. 1039,
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,. He is also treasurer of the Finger
Lakes Branch of the New York State Embalmers' Association. Fred B. Emens
married, October 7, 1908, Lillian Bandler, of Owego, daughter of Robert
Bandler, who is engaged in the clothing business; and Gussie (Fox) Bandler;
and they reside at No. 15 Parke Street, Owego.

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FAIRBANKS,  Berton C.

      One of the prosperous businesses of Sidney, New York, is the Fairbanks
Pharmacy, conducted by Berton C. Fairbanks, a native of Unadilla, Otsego
County, where he was born on September 29, 1882. His father was Charles B.
Fairbanks; and his mother Sarah (Palmer) Fairbanks. Mr. Fairbanks attended
the public and high schools of Unadilla, and passed on to the Albany College
of Pharmacy. He was graduated in 1906 as Graduate in Pharmacy. After leaving
college he located in Delaware County, and entered the drugstore of the
Weller Drug Company, in Sidney. After five years he bought the business from
M. Weller, the proprietor and founder. Since that time, Mr. Fairbanks has
conducted the store with success and it is known as the Fairbanks Pharmacy,
the "Rexall" store. His efforts on behalf of the community in advancing the
interests of the village have been rewarded by his election as president of
the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Fairbanks is a member of Sidney Lodge,
No. 801, Free and Accepted Masons; of Chapter No. 178, Royal Arch Masons; of
Norwich Commandery, No. 46, Knights Templar; of Kalurah Temple, Ancient
Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; and of the Norwich, New York,
Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

FEENEY,  James J.

      He was born in Kingston, New York, May 22, 1876, son of Bernard and
Bridgett (Knox) Feeney. His father, born in Ireland in 1834, died in 1918,
was a general contractor in Kingston; his mother, who was born in England in
1834, died in 1898. He received his early education in the public and high
schools of Kingston. Soon after school days were over he became interested
in railroad work, and for two years was employed as construction foreman on
the Ulster and Delaware Railroad. He then associated himself with the
Southern New York Railroad out of Oneonta, where for twenty-five years he
was employed as road master, Oneonta to Herkimer. His next business venture
was in 1923, when he established the West End Coal company, Incorporated,
J.J. Feeney, President. His fraternal affiliations are with the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, No. 1312, the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 314,
of Oneonta, and in his political faith he adheres to the principles of the
Democratic party. He is a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
James J. Feeney married, February, 1904, Elsie G. Vrooman, of Mohawk, New
York, and they are the parents of two sons; William B., aged twenty-one
years; and Francis J., aged seventeen years.

FENTON,  Andrew C.

      An able lawyer of Delaware County, widely known throughout the State,
is Andrew C. Fenton. He was born at Andes, Delaware County, August 23, 1872.
His father, Orrin Fenton, was a veteran of the Civil War, having fought with
the 101st Regiment, Company E, New York State Volunteer Infantry; his mother
was Mary McLean Fenton. Andrew C. Fenton was born and raised on his father's
farm, attended the Andes public school and acquired sufficient knowledge of
his subjects to enable him to teach rural schools while he was preparing to
enter Union College at Schenectady. He received the degree of Bachelor of
Arts upon his graduation in 1900, and from Union he pushed on to the Albany
Law School where he perfected himself in the profession, and was graduated
in 1902 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted to practice the
same year, and was associated for one year with Judge E.D. Wagner of Delhi.
In 1903 he established himself in practice at Margaretville, where he has
conducted a general law practice from that time to the present day. he
served one term as justice of the peace and was transfer tax attorney for
Delaware County in 1914. Mr. Fenton is a Past Master of Margaretville Lodge,
No. 369, Free and Accepted Masons, and Delta Chapter, No. 185, Royal Arch
Masons, of Stamford, New York. He is Past District Deputy Grand Master for
the Masonic district of the State comprising Delaware and Sullivan counties,
and Lodge No.1312, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of Oneonta, New
York. Andrew C. Fenton married, November 28, 1912, in Margaretville, Mabel
Derringer, daughter of Philip and Margaret (Holcomb) Derringer. Mrs. Fenton
took up the law after her marriage, and was admitted to the bar in 1924.
Since her admission she has been associated with her husband in his office,
being the only woman lawyer in Delaware County. Mr. and Mrs. Fenton are the
parents of one son, Donald M. Fenton, born November 12, 1914. Mr. Fenton's
address is Margaretville, New York

FRIEDMAN, B.A.,  Rabbi Benjamin

      Since 1919 the Rabbi at the Temple of the Society of Concord, the
oldest Hebrew synagogue, in Syracuse, New York, Rabbi Benjamin Friedman has
ably filled this post, gaining the respect and admiration of people of all
faiths in Syracuse. Rabbi Friedman is the son of Jacob and Edith (Chinman)
Friedman, both born in Russia and living now in New York City, the father
being  a hardware merchant there. Benjamin Friedman was born in New York
City, February 22, 1894, and attended the elementary and high schools of New
York City, after which he entered the University of Cincinnati and graduated
there in 1916. The following year he was graduated from the Hebrew Union
College in Cincinnati in the class of 1917, and then became Rabbi of the
congregation at Niagara Falls, New York, from 1917 to 1918. During the World
War Rabbi Friedman was chaplain of the Seventy-seventh Division of the
American Expeditionary Forces with rank of first lieutenant, serving from
September, 1918, to September 1919. Since that time  he has been in charge
of the oldest Hebrew congregation in Syracuse, that of the Society of
Concord, and in addition is the Jewish chaplain at the Auburn State Prison
at Auburn, New York. Rabbi Friedman is a member of the Central Conference of
American Rabbis. He is president of the United Jewish Charities of Syracuse,
chaplain of Asher Yaffee Post of the American Legion and a member of Philo
Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, holding the thirty-second degree in the
order. Politically, he is a Democrat. He is a director of the Syracuse Fresh
Air Camp, Jewish Home for the Aged, and Jewish Orphan Asylum of Rochester,
New York. Rabbi Friedman married, on June 23, 1918, Mary Buchbinder of New
YorkCity, daughter of Jacob Buchbinder, living in New York City. Mrs.
Friedman is a graduate of Hunter College, New York City, and was a teacher
at the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society at Pleasantville, New York. Rabbi
and Mrs. Friedman are the parents of two children: James Lionel and Grace
Lillian.

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GIBBS,  George L.

      He was born in West Davenport, Delaware County, February 4, 1869, a
son of Raymond and Rozaltha (Holmes) Gibbs, both natives of New York State,
now deceased. His father, too, had been a lawyer, having been admitted to
the bar in 1860 and having practiced his profession most successfully in
Oneonta for twenty-six years. He was also prominent in the affairs of the
Democratic party.
      George L. Gibbs was educated in the public and high schools of West
Davenport and Oneonta, and then studied law at Albany Law School, from which
he was graduated in 1896. Admitted to the bar in 1899, he established
himself in the general practice of his profession in the same year with
offices at Chestnut and Main streets, Oneonta, and has continued there ever
since, being considered one of the leading attorneys of Otsego County. Like
his father before him he is an active supporter of the Democratic party, and
was at one time village president and city attorney. He is a member of
Oneonta Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; Independent Order of
Odd Fellows; Otsego County Bar Association; and Oneonta Club. George L.
Gibbs married, December 11, 1921, at Oneonta, Mrs. Belle E. Hubbard.

GILDERSLEEVE,  Henry Burton

      For over a quarter of a century H. B. Gildersleeve has been in the
drug business in Ononta, he being the oldest druggist in point of years of
service in the town. In 1895 he took over the drugstore of E. R. Ford, with
whom he had been associated ever since 1890, and from whom he learned the
business. His first store was located for twelve years, in the Ford
Building, but in 1910 he removed to his present more up-to-date quarters at
No. 166 Main Street, where he continues a prosperous general drug business.
Henry Burton Gildersleeve was born in Oneonta, New York, May 30, 1872, son
of Thomas J., born in Clinton, Dutchess County, and died in 1914, and of
Julia S. (Burton) Gildersleeve, born in Oneonta, who is still living (1926).
Thomas J. Gildersleeve in his earlier years was a school teacher, but later
in life conducted a retail shoe business in Oneonta, and was also interested
actively in a coal business. He was a staunch Republican active in party
affairs. Henry B. Gildersleeve received his preliminary education in the
public schools and high school of Oneonta. Soon after school years were
ended he entered the drugstore of E.R. Ford, with whom he thoroughly learned
the drug business. When Mr. Ford retired in 1895, Mr. Gildersleeve bought
his store and ever since that time has continued in this line of activity.
He carries a complete line of drugs and all the other miscellaneous lines
that go to make up the modern drugstore. He is a member of the Chamber of
Commerce, the National Association of Retail Druggists, New York State
Association of Druggists, the Merchants' Association, the Oneonta City,
Oneonta Country clubs, and is an attendant of the St. James' Episcopal
Church. Henry Burton Gildersleeve married, May 15, 1907, Maude Bligh,
daughter of Gilbert and Dollie (Hunt) Bligh, her parents both born in
Prattsville, New York, and both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Gildersleeve are the
parents of one daughter, Jane Burton, born August 12, 1910.

GILMORE,  Fred A.

      Like his father, he is the owner and proprietor of a large undertaking
establishment which has been in successful operation in Canton for a number
of years. Born in Canton, St. Lawrence County, July 25, 1873, his parents
were: George H. Gilmore, who was born in New Hampshire and died in Canton in
1917, and Annie (Reed) Gilmore, of Delaware, who died in 1911. His education
was founded in the public and high schools of Canton. Fred A. Gilmore then
studied for and successfully passed the State examinations of pharmacy,
after which he entered the drug trade in Canton, remaining at that work for
more than 15 years. He then returned to the family business, going into
partnership with  his father and forming the well-known undertaking concern
of G.H. Gilmore & Son. After the death of his father he continued the
business under his own name, enlarging and modernizing the establishment
until today, he has some of the finest equipment in the north of this state.
Fred A. Gilmore is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, St. Lawrence
Lodge, No. 111; St. Lawrence Commandery, No. 28, Knights Templar, of which
he is Past Commander; Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine; St. Lawrence Lodge of Perfection, Norwood, New York. As has
been stated, he is a Republican, and a member of the Board of Education.
Fred A. Gilmore married, June 21, 1902, at the Episcopal Church in Canton,
Lutheria L. Gill, daughter of Leon and Orpha (Austin) Gill, of Canton. They
have five children: Nellie E., who married H.J. Thompson, Orpha M. Annie J.,
Marian E., and John R.

GULVIN,  Hon. Reuben Hart

      Hon. Reuben H. Gulvin, a son of George and Sara (Hart) Gulvin, was
born November 20, 1869, in Newington, England, coming to America in 1887,
and from the first year of his arrival he made his home in Geneva. He was a
poor boy, but he obtained employment, and his uprightness of character and
his energy brought him gradually and surely to the front. For two years he
was a driver in the employ of Dr. N.B. Covert, and he was afterwards an
apprentice with Edwin Harris in the jewelry trade. At the end of six years,
upon the death of Mr. Harris, Mr. Gulvin was given charge of the store by
the executors of the estate, and three years afterwards he purchased the
business which he has conducted to the present with remarkable success,
having built up a jewelry concern that is accounted one of the most
attractive in the State. In 1911, he accepted the nomination for mayor of
the city of Geneva; and though the city had been Democratic previously, so
strong and popular was Mr. Gulvin, that he was elected mayor, at first by a
small majority and then reelected by an increased majority, he continued to
reelected until he had served four terms, eight years. Fraternally, Mr.
Gulvin is affiliated with Ark Lodge, No. 33, Free and Accepted Masons:
Geneva Chapter, No. 36, Royal Arch Masons; Geneva Commandery, No. 29,
Knights Templar; and Damascus Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of Geneva Lodge, No. 1053, Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks; a member of the Jewelers' Security Alliance of New
York; a charter member of the Rod and Gun Club. His religious faith is that
of the Methodist Episcopal church. Hon. Reuben H. Gulvin married, June 14,
1913, Evelin L. Wheeler, of Seneca Castle, daughter of George W. and Mary
Lena (Sidney) Wheeler, of Odessa, New York. Their children: Marion Etheland;
Evan Wheeler; Ruth Harriett.

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HADSELL,  Porter Robert

      Julius T. and Lasencia (Butler) Hadsell were the parents of Porter
Robert Hadsell, the father having founded a contracting and building
materials business in 1876. Mr. Hadsell was born at Worcester, New York,
August 1, 1870, and was a student in the local public and high schools.
Following the completion of his education, he became on August 1, 1891, the
junior member of the firm of J. T. Hadsell & Son, which concern originated
with that which was organized by his father in 1876, and which was and now
is devoted to millwright work, contracting, sales of lumber and other
building materials. On March 30, 1906, the plant of the firm was destroyed
by fire which , which entailed a financial loss of more than $35,000 to Mr.
Hadsell and his father. The plant was almost immediately rebuilt, however,
and continued to operate under the firm style of J.T. Hadsell & Son until
1912. When the business was incorporated under the name of Hadsell Brothers
Company, Incorporated, his younger brother, Guy T. Hadsell being admitted
into the corporations as an officer. Mr. Hadsell is a member of the board of
directors of the Worcester Water company. For more than thirty years Mr.
Hadsell has been a member of the Worcester Fire Department, and for a period
of twenty five years served as chief of the department. Mr. Hadsell became
supervisor of the town of Worcester in 1920, thus also served in 1921, 1924
and 1925 and is now serving for the term of 1926 and 1927. He is affiliated
with Schenevus Valley Blue Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; Oneonta Chapter,
Royal Arch Masons; Norwich Commandery, Knights Templar; Cyprus Temple,
Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine,  the latter being at
Albany, New York; Oneonta Order of Elks; the Improved Order of Red Men. Mr.
Hadsell married (first), at Worcester, Decem ber 28, 1896, Mary Deyo,
daughter of John and Hannah (Pickett) Deyo, born at Stanton, Michigan, died
October 12, 1904, mother of two children; Delia Ada, born December 10, 1901;
Frances Mary, born September 30 1904. Mr. Hadsell married (second) Mary
Elizabeth Hall, September 12, 1906, at Norwich, New York, daughter of Henry
and Amelia (Foote) Hall. The family reside at  Worcester, where are located
many of the business interests of Mr. Hadsell.

HANCOCK,  Clarence E.

      He was born at Syracuse, New York, February 13, 1885. He is the son of
the late Theodore E. Hancock former attorney general of the State of New
York. He received his education in the public schools of Syracuse at
Wesleyan University, from which he was graduated in 1906, and at New York
Law School, from which he was graduated in 1908. He was admitted to the bar
in 1908 and has practiced law in Syracuse since that time except for the
three years which he spent in military service. He commenced the practice of
law with the firm of Hancock, Hogan & Hancock, and at the present time is a
member of the firm of Hancock, Dorr, Spriggs & Shove, which was formed after
the death of Theodore E. Hancock and the election of the late John W. Hogan
to the Court of Appeals. Mr. Hancock's military service consisted of one
year with Troop D of the Second New York Cavalry at McAllen, Texas, and two
years with the 104th Machine Gun Battalion of the Twenty-seventh Division at
Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, South Carolina, and in France. He enlisted as a
private and was successively promoted to the rank of captain. He took part
in the military operations at Mt. Kemal, Somme Valley, Hindenberg Line,
LSalle River, Joncdu Mer Ridge. In 1925 he was appointed Corporation Counsel
of the City of Syracuse. Mr. Hancock is a member of the Alpha Delta Phi, Phi
Beta Kappa and Phi Delta Phi fraternities, the American Legion, Odd Fellows.
Clarence E. Hancock married Emily Shonk, of Plymouth, Pennsylvania, in 1912.
Mr. and Mrs. Hancock have one son, John, who was born in 1914. Mr. Hancock
is affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

HAUSE,  Thomas P.

      Mr. Hause, one of the most progressive citizens of Interlaken, was
born February 29, 1860, at Ovid, Seneca County son of Joseph Hause, who died
in 1864, and Nancy (Purdy Hause, who died in 1872. He attended the district
schools, and for two years he was associated with the management of his
grandfather's grist-mill. When he was eighteen years old, he learned the
printing business and newspaper composition in the "Independent" office at
Ovid, and he continued with that newspaper for over nine years, when he went
into journalism on his own account. The Interlaken "Review" was founded in
July, 1887, by Thomas P. Hause, present owner and editor, as a seven-column
folio, which has been increased to eight columns, a weekly Republican
newspaper with a circulation of 1,150. Mr. Hause, is a very active member of
the Republican County Committee. Mr. Hause is a member of the New York
State, Western New York, and National Press associations. Fraternally, he is
affiliated with Lodge No. 694, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has
been its treasurer for many years. He is a member of Farmerville Lodge, No.
183, Free and Accepted Masons: Fidelity Chapter No. 77, Royal Arch Masons;
St. Augustine Commandery, No. 38, Knights Templar; Damascus Temple, Ancient
Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Order of the Eastern Star; and he
has held all the offices in the Blue Lodge. His religious faith is that of
the Reformed church.
      Thomas P. Hause married, April 6, 1881, Jessie E. Frantz, of Ovid.
Their children are: 1) Nancy E,  (2) Frank E.

HAZELTON,  Dallas Mortimer

      Mr. Hazelton, was born at Fowler, St. Lawrence County, New York,
October 17, 1878, a son of George D. and Ellen A. (Carr) Hazelton, both
residents of Fowler, until March, 1894, at which time they moved to
Gouverneur, New York, where the former was a prominent and successful
merchant. He died in 1921, haveing been predeceased by his wife in 1904. On
his father's side, Dallas M. Hazelton is a member of one of the oldest and
most prominent St. Lawrence County families, and one of his ancestors, John
Hazelton, was amongst the first pioneer settlers of this region. He was
educated in the public grammar and high schools of Gouverneur, New York, and
graduated from the high school in 1898. Deciding upon a legal career he real
law in the offices  of Gleason & Johnson for two years, and afterwards
entered Union College for a year's course in the Albany Law School,
graduating in 1901. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in September,
1901, and in the same year established himself in the practice of his
profession at Gouverneur under his own name, where  he has continued ever
since. In spite of his large and important practice, which is of a general
nature, he has found time and energy to engage also in the insurance
business, and as the local representative of several large and well-known
companies he has built up an extensive and remunerative business.
      He is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar
Association, and the Gouverneur Chamber of Commerce. He is a supporter of
the Democratic party. His religious affiliations are with the Presbyterian
Church, in the work of which he takes a sincere and active interest, having
served as treasurer and trustee.
      Mr. Hazelton married (first), in 1903, Ethel Taitt, of Massachusetts,
now deceased, a daughter of James D. and Mary (Bryant) Taitt. He married
(second), July 22, 1925, Nina E. Jeffers, a daughter of Jason and Margaret
(Brown) Jeffers. Of his first marriage there were born to him two sons,
Donald T., born September 15, 1909; and Robert G., born September 22, 1913.

HUNT,  Merton L.

      He was born in Smyrna, Chenango County, New York, March 1, 1869, a son
of the late George and Mary (Dixon) Hunt, both natives of Smyrna.  Merton L.
Hunt was educated in the public schools of Smyrna and Norwich, and after
having completed his education, entered business, at first being employed in
a hardware store. He remained there for two years and then worked for
another two years in a local drugstore, after which he became connected with
the Norwich Pharmacal Company, with which later concern, one of the
important industrial establishments of the town, he continued for some
fifteen years, becoming secretary of the company and contributing in no
small degree to the great and continued prosperity of this firm. In 1901 he
withdrew from this connection and became associated with the C.F. Booth
Company, of Norwich, an association which continued for some seven years. He
then, in 1908, became one of the organizers of the firm with which he has
been connected since then, W.H. Dunn & Company, one of the largest and most
substantial wholesale distributors of flour and similar products in Chenango
County, of which he has been secretary and treasurer since its organization.
His fraternal activities are of long standing and have been connected
chiefly with the Masonic Order, in which he is a member of all bodies,
including the Knights Templar and the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine. He is also a member of the Norwich Lodge, Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks, the Elks Club, the Masonic Club, the Rotary Club,
the Norwich Club, and the Norwich Country Club. In politics, he is a
supporter of the Republican Party. Mr. Hunt married, in 1895, Lois N.
Shepard, of Norwich; they have a son, Harry S., secretary and president of
Victory Chain, Inc.; and a daughter, Mary D., who is a school teacher.

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INGLEHART,  George Gifford

      A member of a prominent family of Watertown, Jefferson County, New
York, George Gifford Inglehart has been engaged in business in his native
city for a decade, ever since his graduation from College. He was born in
Watertown, New York, May 20, 1893, a son of Hiram Foote and Aronette.
(Blodgett) Inglehart and after attending the grammar and high schools of his
native city, entered Cornell University, from which he was graduated in the
class of 1915. In the same year he became connected with the Agricultural
Insurance Company, of Watertown, with which he has continued to the present
time, occupying different positions of ever-increasing responsibility. He is
also treasurer of the Northern Acceptance Corporation. He is a member of the
Black River Valley Club and the Jefferson County Golf Club. In politics, he
is a supporter of the Republican party, and his religious affiliation is
with the Presbyterian church. Mr. Inglehart married, February 12, 1916, at
Watertown, Rhea Mary Grems, a daughter of Harry B. and Georgia A. (Britton)
Grems. They are the parents of three children: 1) Delia, born July 1, 1917.
2) Georgia Grace, born April 20, 1919. 3) George Gifford, Jr., born July 31,
1920.

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JONES,  Fred Lewis

      He was born February 5, 1877, at Odell, Illinois. After attending the
local public schools he was for a time a student at the Academy at Adams,
New York, and then for three years at Cornell University. Until 1900, Mr.
Jones was associated with various architectural concerns, but in that year
he made a business connection with the American Appraisal Company of
Milwaukee, and remained with this concern for the next sixteen years, nine
years of which were spent as a director. He then came to Watertown and with
a Mr. Hazel formed the engineering appraisal concern of Jones & Hazel, in
which he is still active. From April 1, 1925, to May 1, 1926 he was chairman
of the board of assessors for Watertown. In politics, Mr. Jones is a
Republican. He served as officer in charge of buildings at Camp Humphries,
Virginia, during the World War, and was discharged with the rank of captain.
Fraternally, Mr. Jones is affiliated with Bay View Lodge, of Henderson, New
York, Free and Accepted Masons, and holds the thirty-second degree in the
order; also belongs to Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine; and he is a life-member of the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks, of the Loyal Order of Moose, and of the Order of Eagles, and
a member of the Black River Valley Club, and the Liederkranz Club of
Syracuse. His religious connections are with the Episcopal Church. Mr. Jones
married, in 1902, Jessie A. Lovelee, of Henderson, Jefferson County,
daughter of John and Alice (Wood) Lovelee. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have two
children:  Alice L. and John E.

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 KEHOE,  Hon. Harry P.

      Among the lawyers of Essex County, Whose ability has won them wide
recognition in the State, is Hon. Harry P. Kehoe, of Plattsburg. He was born
in Chesterfield, Essex County, February 27, 1897, the son of Michael and
Mary (Ryan) Kehoe, natives of the county. Michael Kehoe, his father, was
engaged in mining and farming in his active career.
      Harry P. Kehoe attended the public schools, at Willsboro, New York,
and was graduated from the Willsboro High School in the class of 1916. He
served a year as clerk in the office of the Hon. Arthur S. Hogue, county
judge of Clinton County, and went to Albany Law School, where he was
graduated in the class of 1920 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. He was
admitted to the bar the same year, and forthwith established himself in
practice in Plattsburg, where he has continued for himself, doing a general
practice. Mr. Kehoe is a Democrat in politics. He was appointed deputy
attorney-general for the State of New York, at Albany, for a term of two
years, beginning January 1, 1923, and ending January 1, 1925. He is a member
of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Plattsburg; of the Knights
of Columbus, and of the Clinton County Bar Association. He is a member of
St. John's Roman Catholic Church in Plattsburg. He is unmarried and resides
at Plattsburg.

KILLEEN,  Thomas Clarence

      He is the secretary of the Northern New York Securities Company, of
Watertown, New York, is well known in banking circles in that section. Mr.
Killeen helped to organize the Citizens' Bank of Cape Vincent, New York, and
was its first cashier. He is a son of Thomas W. and Elizabeth (Cavanaugh)
Killeen, both Canadians, the father a native of the province of Quebec, the
mother of Ontario. The elder Mr. Killeen is a cabinetmaker.
      Thomas C. Killeen was born May 13, 1893, at Watertown, New York, and
was educated in the local elementary and high schools, graduating from the
latter in the class of 1911. His first business position was as bookkeeper
for the Bradley Hardware Company, of Watertown, which he held until 1916. He
then entered the employ of the Northern New York Trust Company, as
bookkeeper, and remained with this institution until 1919, when he resigned
to help organize the Citizens' Bank of Cape Vincent and serve as its first
cashier. In January, 1921, the bank being then well started, he left to
accept his present position as secretary of the Northern New York Securities
Company, Mr. Killeen is also a vice-president and director of the Citizens'
Bank of Cape Vincent. He is a member of the Black River Valley Club, the
Knights of Columbus, and the Holy Family Catholic Church. Politically he is
a Republican.
      Mr. Killeen married, in 1917, Mary A. Fitzgerald, of Cape Vincent,
daughter of Daniel and Sophia (Walshe) Fitzgerald. Mr. and Mrs. Killeen have
two children: Dorothy Eleanor, born November 29, 1919; and Mary Margaret,
born October 18, 1925.

KINKLEY,  Melvin F.

      He was born at Orleans, Jefferson County, New York, August 30, 1884,
son of Shirley P. and Josephine (Fults) Kinkley. His father a native of
Napanee, Canada, a farmer, was so ardent an advocate of freedom and progress
that he fought for the Union side in the Civil War, as a member of General
"Phil" Sheridan's cavalry, He is now deceased, and his wife is living and
active in present-day affairs.
      The son, Melvin F. Kinkley, attended the public schools of his
neighborhood and pursued his legal studies at the famous Albany Law School,
from which he graduated in 1911 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws.
Admitted to the bar the year of his graduation, 1911, Mr. Kinkley began to
practice law in association with Henry J. Crasford of Albany. The following
year he established an independent practice in Watertown, where he has
secured a large and appreciative  clientele in the thirteen years of his
practice alone. In May, 1925, he formed a partnership with Mr. Lamon, under
the firm name of Kinkley & Lamon, caring for all sorts of general litigation
and eqipped to engage in greatly increased business. Mr. Kinkley is a member
of the Jefferson County Bar Association. His political advancement has
accompanied his professional progress. A member of the Republican party, he
was United States Commissioner from 1917 to 1921, was chosen assistant
district attorney in 1921 and continues in office, and is chairman of the
city Republican organization. During the World War he served on the local
Draft Board. He is a member of Watertown Lodge, No. 49, Free and Accepted
Masons; of Watertown Chapter, No. 59, Royal Arch Masons; as well as of the
Loyal Order of Moose, and the Lincoln League.
      Melvin F. Kinkley, married (first) Lulu Haynes, now deceased, daughter
of William Haynes, now of Orleans, New York. He married (second) Adele
Miller, of Albany, New York, daughter of Charles E. and Laura S. (Lossee)
Miller, both deceased.

KNAPP,  M.D.,  Albert Cady

      A son of Cyrus and Helen (Wilson) Knapp, was born March 17, 1871, in
Aetna, and after attending the Dryden High School, he was graduated from the
Medical School of Syracuse University, with his medical degree, in the class
of 1896. Dr. Knapp began his general practice with his location at Locke, in
Cayuga County, where he served his profession and the community in a
beneficial practice for eight years, and where he was also coroner during
that time. He then returned to Aetna, his home town, for four years; and in
1907 he removed to Cortland, where he has a large general practice. Since
1915, he has held the position of health officer of the city of Cortland.
His political views are those of the Republican party, and with his vote and
influence he supports that party's principles. During the World War, Dr.
Knapp was appointed a member of the Draft Board of Cortland County, and did
practically all of the examining of the soldiers. He is a member of the
staff of the Cortland County Hospital, and a member of the County, State,
and the American Medical societies.
      Fraternally, Dr. Knapp is affiliated with the Free and Accepted
Masons, formerly with Sylvan Lodge, at Moravia, and now with Dryden Lodge,
at Cortland; and he is a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
      Dr. Albert C. Knapp married, September 30, 1896, Lillian Jameson, of
Virgil, New York, daughter of Gilbert and Celestia (Owens) Jameson, and
their children are: 1) Marion, a graduate of Syracuse University in 1921, a
teacher at Mansfield, Pennsylvania. 2) Doris, also a Syracuse University
graduate, and a teacher in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

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LAMAR,  Felix

      He is the son of Matthew Lamar, a laborer, a native of Canada, and
Louisa (Gutchilds) Lamar, who was born in Keesev ille, New York State, was
born April 5, 1875, at Dannemora, New York, and he attended the public
schools at Lyon Mountain. Since 1905, he has been connected with the
business of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad; he was made foreman of its
coaling plant in 1923, and he is now one of the machinists of the plant. Mr.
Lamar is a democrat in political matters, and he was elected alderman from
Ward Three in 1924-25. He is a member of the fourth degree of the Knights of
Columbus, and a communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.
      Felix Lamar married, in 1898, at Lyon Mountain, Emma Peets, born in
1875, daughter of Frank and Libby (Larrabee) Peets; and they are the parents
of : 1)Florence Lamar, born in 1899, at Lyon Mountain.  2) Clarence Lamar,
born in 1902, at Tupper Lake.  3) Bernice Lamar, born in 1907, at
Plattsburg.  4) Flavie Lamar, born in 1911, at Plattsburg.

LARKIN,  M.D., Leo Paul

      He was born in Ithaca on April 21, 1895, son of John J. and Catherine
(Naughton) Larkin. After completing the elementary and high schools in
Ithaca, he obtained a degree of Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in
1917, simultaneously acting as student assistant in X-ray Physics. Thus
early he began to familiarize himself with this specialty. While pursuing
his general medical course at Cornell, Dr. Larkin worked with Professor J.S.
Shearer from 1917 to 1919 as instructor in X-ray Physics at Cornell, and in
1922 he received from the University the degree of Doctor of Medicine. When
Dr. Shearer died in 1922, Dr. Larkin continued in his private practice the
work in which he had been associated with Dr. Shearer and has since been
devoting himself to the curative application of the x-ray and radium. Dr.
Larkin's professional affiliations are with the State and County Medical
associations, as well as with the American Medical Association; and the
Radiological Society of America. He is president of the Tompkins County
Medical Society (1926). His fraternities are the Alpha Omega Alpha and the
Nu Sigma Nu. He is a member of the Rotary Club, the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks, the Knights of Columbus, and the Ithaca Country
Club. He is a communicant of the Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate
Conception.
      Dr. Larkin married, on August 2, 1924, Juanita Wade, of Winston-Salem,
North Carolina, daughter of Otis and Elizabeth (Hunt) Wade, and they are the
parents of a son, Leo Paul Larkin, Jr. they reside at No. 120 Blair Street,
Ithaca, New York.

LAWRENCE,  Millard Dwight

      Millard D. Lawrence was born January 6, 1865, at Canton, St. Lawrence
County, the son of Lorenzo Lawrence of Canton, who died in 1890, and
Elizabeth (Barber) Lawrence, also of Canton, who died the year of her son's
birth, 1865. The first work of the present Mr. Lawrence was in a printing
office where he remained for more than five years. He left there to become
associated with his father in the undertaking business in Canton, where he
has remained to the time of this writing (1926), an honored citizen of this
part of the State. Since the death of his father he has steadily improved
the business until today it is one of improved the business until today it
is one of the finest establishments of its kind, being equipped with the
most improved up-to-date fixtures and automobile hearses, including a motor
ambulance, three motor hearses and extensive funeral parlors. Mr. Lawrence
has been in the undertaking business forty-seven years, about the longest of
any undertaker in Northern New York. Mr. Lawrence's father was the first to
make ready-made coffins in his factory, and it was one of the first of its
kind in New York State. He also manufactured furniture.
      Mr. Lawrence is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, No. 772.
      Millard Wright Lawrence married, in 1885, Annie Harrington, daughter
of Michael and Ellen (Scannell) Harrington of Potsdam. Mrs. Lawrence died
December 31, 1925. They had two children: 1) Russell B., who married Hazel
Gilmore and who now has three children; Vernon G. Russell B., Jr., and Ruth
J. 2) Miriam E., a graduate of St. Lawrence University and the McGill
University of Montreal, Canada.

LEE,  Derward R.

      Son of Erastus D. Lee, a builder and Civil War veteran, and Georgiana
(House) Lee, Derward R. Lee was born at Pultney, New York, October 6, 1887.
He was educated in the public schools of Pultney and Bath, and when he had
finished his studies, he entered the Farmers and Mechanics' Trust Company,
in 1908, having obtained a clerical position on their force. By faithful and
careful attention to the duties entrusted to him, he was advanced to the
position of assistant cashier, and in January, 1924, he was chosen to fill
the office of cashier. He had been elected a director of the company in
1923, and in addition to these duties, he has also been elected as secretary
of the Trust Company.
      Mr. Lee is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian church. His
fraternal relations are with the Blue Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, the
Grange, and with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Loyal Order
of Moose, of Bath, New York.

LEIGHTON,  Frederick

     A prominent among the public-spirited citizens of Oswego, New York, who
has been since 1920 superintendent of the Oswego public schools and
secretary of the Board of Education, is a son of Robert and Jane (Tait)
Leighton, both natives of Ireland and both now deceased. The elder Mr.
Leighton was a farmer.
      Frederick Leighton was born in Avon, Livingston County, New York, June
4, 1874, and received his early education in the district schools and Avon
High School. He graduated from the State normal school at Geneseo on June
22, 1898, but meantime had begun to accumulate practical experience in the
educational world by a year and a half of teaching in the rural schools. Mr.
Leighton holds the degree of Bachelor of Science from Teachers' College,
Columbia University, having graduated there in the class of 1913. Before
that time he had built up a strong reputation not only as an educational
executive but as author and compiler of a number of widely used aids to
teachers. From 1898 to 1901 he served as principal of the Hinsdale Union
schools, from 1901 to 1904 principal of the Rushford High School, from 1904
to 1910 principal of the Akron High School. He had designed and put on the
market in 1905 a complete school record card system now used in about
three-fourths of the rural and village schools in the State; in 1909 he
issued his "Exercises in Plane Geometry" and the following "Regents' and
Other Problems in Arithmetic."
      Mr. Leighton has been a resident of Oswego since 1910, when he became
principal of the Oswego High School. He held this post for a period of ten
years and on August 1, 1920, was appointed superintendent of the entire
public schools system of Oswego and secretary of the Board of Education, an
office which he has ably filled. In addition to the treatises mentioned
above, Mr. Leighton is the author of a very useful "Students' Handbook of
Parliamentary Law," which was published in 1915. He is a member of the
Oswego Chamber of Commerce, the Fortnightly Club, the Frontier City Blue
Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and the Central Presbyterian Church, Avon,
New York. Politically, he is a Republican.
      Mr. Leighton married, on July 24, 1901, Lilyan Redfern, of
Churchville, Monroe  County, daughter of William S. and Sophie (Hosmer)
Redfern. Mr. and Mrs. Leighton have no children.

LITTLE,  M.D.,  William

      He was born in Andes, Delaware County, New York, April 22, 1866, son
of Henry and Ann (Urwin) Little. His father, born in Scotland in 1829, was a
farmer until his death in 1906; and his mother, born in England in 1840,
died in 1912.
      Dr. Little was educated in the Delhi, New York, public schools and at
Delaware Academy, from which he graduated in 1891. He pursued his
professional studies at the New York Homoeopathic Medical College,
graduating in 1894 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. In August of that
same year he moved to Sherburne and began the general practice he has since
maintained. His success as a diagnostician and a prescriptionist has been
notable, and there is a general feeling of confidence in his knowledge as
well as his character. He is a member of the County and State Medical
societies, and the New York Homoeopathic Medical and the American Institute
of Homoeopathy. Dr. Little is health officer fro Sherburne, Smyrna, and
North Norwich. He has been a member of the Board of Education of Sherburne
High School continuously for twenty-seven years and has been president of
the Board for the past fifteen years. His political inclination is for the
Republican party. He is a member of Lodge No. 444, Free and Accepted Masons,
the Royal arch Masons, and the Norwich Commandery, Knights Templar; the
Utica group of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. His
club is the Norwich Country Club. Dr. Little attends the Congregational
church.
      On September 10, 1895, Dr. William Little married Cora Helen
McFarlane, of Delhi, New York, and they are the parents of three children:
1) William Henry, born in 1901, associated with the Aetna Life Insurance
Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  2) Robert Barton, a student at Colgate
University, where he is a senior.  3) Ann Urwin, born in 1906, a student in
the New York School of Dramatic Art, New York City.

LOOMIS, M.D.,  Ralph A.

      One of the most active men in Delaware County is Dr. Ralph H. Loomis,
of Sidney, New York. His father, Charles Loomis, a farmer, is dead. His
mother, Cora (Lyon) Loomis, is living.
      Dr. Loomis was born July 7, 1885, in the town of Oxford. He attended
the local schools and the Bainbridge High School, and was graduated from the
Syracuse Medical College in 1909 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He
interned at Saint Luke's Hospital, Utica, New York, and the Lying-In
Hospital in New York City. He engaged in private practice in Sidney in 1911,
and has conducted a general practice here to the present time. He was
elected, for several terms, coroner of Delaware County, He has been a member
of Assembly for Delaware County for the years 1923, 1924, and 1925. He
served in the World War as a captain in the Medical Corps, attached to the
British Army, and received the British Military Cross. He was overseas for
twenty month. He is Delaware County commander of the American Legion; a
member of the Delaware County Medical Society; of the New York State Medical
Society; of Sidney Lodge, No. 801, Free and Accepted Masons; of Unadilla
chapter, No. 178, Royal Arch Masons; of Kalurah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
      Dr. Loomis was married, September 11, 1912, in Rockford, Illinois, to
Fannie Stowell, daughter of Charles and Alice Stowell. They are the parents
of Charles H. Loomis. The address of Dr. Loomis is Sidney, New York.

LUCY,  Henry Dowd

      He was born, July 15, 1893, in Cortland, Cortland County, a son of
Arthur J and Anna D. (Dowd) Lucy, his father being a retired business men
and resident of Cortland.
      Henry D. Lucy was educated in the public and high schools of his
native city, graduating from the high school in 1914. He then attended
Central city Business College, and in 1915 matriculated at Syracuse
University. On May  28, 1918, he interrupted his studies to enter service in
the World War and was first assigned to the Supply Company of the
Fifty-second Pioneer Infantry, and later transferred to Company E, Second
Pioneer Infantry, with which organization he saw overseas service forsome
thirteen months, being mustered out August 1, 1919. Upon his return to the
United States he resumed his law work at Syracuse University, from which he
was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Laws in June, 1920. Admitted to
the bar, October 6, 1921, he associated himself in the practice of his
profession with E. W. Hyatt, at Homer, Cortland County, giving much of his
time to Surrogate practice. He is a member of the Cortland County Bar
Association, and treasurer; member of Cortland Lodge, No. 748, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks;  and Cortland City Post, No. 489, American
Legion; and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Delta Phi, and the Phi
Kappa Alpha fraternities. His religious affiliations are with the Roman
Catholic church, and he is a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic
Church.
      Mr. Lucy was married, November 26, 1925, to Ellen L. McMahon, of
Cortland, daughter of Thomas W. and Mary (McEvoy) McMahon. Mr. and Mrs. Lucy
make their home at No. 1 Cedar Street, Cortland.

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MacDONALD,  William S.

      He was born in Seneca Falls, Seneca County, New York, November 14,
1861 a son of James H. and Ulyssa P. (Baker) MacDonald. He was educated at
the Seneca Falls Academy and at the University of Rochester, Rochester, New
York, from which latter he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in
1882. He then took up the study of law in the offices of Judge P.H. Van
Auken, of Seneca Falls, and was admitted to the bar in October, 1885. Since
then he has been engaged in general law practice in Seneca Falls in
association with his brother and has met with great success. He is a
director of and the attorney for the Seneca Falls Trust Company, and at one
time served aDeputy Attorney General of the State of New York during the
administration of this office by Attorney-General Edward Richard O'Malley.
Fraternal affairs have claimed much of his attention for many years and he
is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Pocahontas
Lodge, No. 211, Free and Accepted Masons, of which latter he is a Past
Master. Mr. MacDonald is unmarried and makes his home with his brother and
the latter's family at No. 167 Fall Street, Seneca Falls.

MacDONALD,  Clarence A.

      Clarence A. MacDonald, senior member of the firm of MacDonald
Brothers, was born in Seneca Falls, April 3, 1856, a son of James H. and
Ulyssa P. (Baker) MacDonald. He was educated at Rochester Free Academy and
at the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, from which latter he
graduated with the class of 1880 and the degree of Bachelor of  Arts. He
then began to read law with Charles A. Hawley, of Seneca Falls, and having
been admitted to the bar in January, 1884, established himself in the
practice of his profession in his native town, in which he has continued
since then with great success, being associated for many years with his
younger brother, William S. MacDonald, of previous mention, under the name
of MacDonald Brothers. He is a trustee and the attorney for the Seneca Falls
Savings Bank and a member and  Past Master of Pocahontas Lodge, No. 211,
Free and Accepted Masons.
      Clarence A. MacDonald married, November 21, 1889, Agnes J. Davis, of
Seneca Falls, daughter of James and Jane (Poole)Davis, Mr. and Mrs.
MacDonald are the parents of four children: 1) Stuart C., a graduate of the
United States Military Academy, West Point, New York class of 1915,
stationed in 1926 in the Panama Canal Zone and holding the rank of major. 2
and 3. Lucy D. and Agnes, twins.  4) James H., in the United States Marine
Corps. The family residence is located at No. 167 Fall Street, Seneca Falls.

McGOVERN,  Peter

      He is a son of Peter McGovern, a farmer, of  County Cavanaugh,
Ireland, who died October 3, 1901, and Catherine (McManus) McGovern, who
died in June, 1892.
      Peter McGovern was born February 22, 1857, in Lewis County, and he
attended the public schools and Lowville Academy. On November 8, 1875, he
started to learn the trade of wagon manufacturer, in the employ of L.
Campbell and Sons, and he continued with that firm for three years, after
which he was variously employed. On June 14, 1882, he bought out the
business wherein he had been employed, and since that time he has conducted
it under his own name.  In civic matters, Mr. McGovern has served as
supervisor; as a member of the Board of Education, with which he now
continues; as a chairman of the Democratic County Committee for the past
eight years; member of the board of water commissioners for sixteen years,
and its president ten years; he is a trustee of the cemetery association;
was a delegate to the Democratic County Convention that was held in New York
City in 1924, and has attended all State political conventions since 1900;
and he has efficiently served his township in many other ways.  During the
World War, he was a leading factor in Liberty Loan and Red Cross work.
      Fraternally, Mr. McGovern is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus,
of which he is a Grand Knight, and a fourth degree Knight; and the Holy Name
Society; he is a member of the Lowville club, and treasurer of the Kiwanis
Club. He is treasurer of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.
      Peter McGovern married, November 22, 1883, Julia E. dunn, daughter of
Dennis and Anna Grace Dunn. Their children: 1) May E., married A. J. Coakley
2) Edward Clinton, served in the Three Hundred and Twenty-sixth Field
Artillery with the American Expeditionary Forces overseas.  3) Katherine A.
Graduate of Potsdam Normal School.  4) Eulalie C., graduate of Wells School.

MASE,  Starr D.

      Among the outstanding managers of hotels in the Catskill Mountain
resorts is Starr D. Mase, of Stamford, Delaware County. Mr. Mase was born
February 22, 1877, at Prattsville, Greene County. His father was Theodore
Mase, and is mother Emily (Frazer) Mase. The father was a capitalist and
investor, also a speculator. Both parents were born at Prattsville, where
they passed their lives.
      Mr. Mase received his education at Prattsville. After leaving school
he entered the hotel business, and became associated with the Churchill
Hotel Company of New York City. After a term of years he forsook the
metropolis and returned to his hometown, purchasing the De Vasgo Inn at
Prattsville, which had accommodations for more than two hundred guests. This
establishment he conducted successfully from 1898 until 1919. In the latter
year he came to Stamford and bought the Cold Spring Farm Inn. This he
remodelled and enlarged to accommodate two hundred guests. He also built a
beautiful private home for the occupancy of his family adjoining the hotel.
His farm comprises three hundred and twenty acres. It furnishes the milk for
his hotel, and also supplies the village of Stamford. Mr. Mase is one of the
village trustees. He is a member of Stamford Lodge, No. 185, Free and
Accepted Masons; of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of the
Stamford Country Club. He is a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal church.
      Mr. Mase married, March 27, 1898 at Prattsville, Charlotte Chatfield,
daughter of Willis and Ida (Turk) Chatfield. They are the parents of three
children: Fredia, Theodore, and Stanley Mase. The address of Mr. Mase is
Stamford, New York.

MEACHAM,  M.D., Carl D.

      Dr. Meacham was born in Marathon, New York, August 1, 1886, son of
Cecil D. and Ida (Potts) Meacham. The father, born in Marathon, now
deceased, was a prosperous farmer and long a justice of the peace. The
mother, born January 6, 1858, is still living and actively interested in all
the affairs of life.
     Carl D. Meacham was educated in the local public schools and at the
University of Syracuse, from which he graduated in 1910 with the degree of
Doctor of Medicine. His practice began immediately in Greene, and there he
has continued for fifteen years, performing a notable public service and
building up a large and lucrative clientele. His other services to the
public have been varied. He was a captain in the Medical Corps of the New
York Guard, and during the World War, chairman of the National Defense
Committee of Chenango County, and member of the Exemption Board. He is a
member of the American Medical, the New York State, and the Chenango County
Medical associations. In 1919 and 1920 he was health officer of Greene, and
for four years he served as chairman of the Municipal Board.
      Dr. Meacham's political inclinations are Republican. He is affiliated
with the Free and Accepted Masons; the Binghamton Consistory, Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite; the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine; and the Masonic Club. He is president of the Rotary Club and of the
Golf Club, at Greene. His religious affiliation is with the Baptist church.
Dr. Meacham married, December 4, 1909 at Phoenix, New York, Laura Doane,
born in Marathon, daughter of Albert E. and Emma (Tice) Doane, both living
and active. Their children are: Albert Doane; Edward Deane, and Carl D., Jr.

MILLIKEN,  Charles L.

      He was born in Canandaigua, August 27, 1854, he is the son of Nathan
James and Orline (Sutton) Milliken. The father was a well-known newspaper
editor and publisher and founded the Ontario County "Times" in 1852.
      Mr. Milliken, after completng his education at Canandaigua Academy,
Immediately began work on his father's paper. Later he became the partner of
his father and after continuing the partnership for some time he and his
brother, Royal B. Miliken, took over the management of the paper. Since 1902
he has been president of the firm and the paper has been known in its
business as Ontario County "Times" Incorporated.
      In politics he has held the office of president of the New York State
Civil Service Commission, 1905-1910, having been a member since 1903. His
political allegiance is given to the Republican party. Mr. Milliken is
president of the Ontario Historical Society, president of the Clark Manor
House (home for old people), a director of the Frederick Ferris Hospital,
president of the board of trustees of the Congregational Church, a member of
the Canandaigua Scientific Association, the Canandaigua Rotary Club, the
Rochester Historical Society, Morgan Chapter of the State Archeological
Society, and is affiliated with the Canandaigua Congregational Church.
      On June 18, 1895, Mr. Milliken married Margaret Townley, daughter of
the Rev. Hugh Collins and Margaret (Higgins) Townley. To the marriage were
born three children: 1) Margaret Frances, born in 1901. 2) Charlotte
Townley, born in 1904. 3) Nathan Townley, born in 1906.

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NELSON,  C. Lawrence

      Engaged in educational work for the last decade, ever since his
graduation from Normal School in 1916, Mr. Nelson has been located in New
Berlin, Chenango County, New York, since 1921, as principal of the local
schools, in which he also teaches science and mathematics. An able and
interesting teacher and a very effective administrator, Mr. Nelson is eqully
p opular with students, parents and teachers, and he has rendered highly
useful services to his community and its inhabitants. He was born in
Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, in July, 1894, a son of Carl and
Matilda (Falldein) Nelson, both residents of Jamestown, where the former is
successfully engaged in the furniture business.
      C. Lawrence Nelson was educated in the public grammar and high schools
of Jamestown and at the State Normal School, Fredonia, Chautauqua County,
from which latter he graduated in 1916. During some of the succeeding years
he has also done summer work at Syracuse University. After graduating from
normal school he took up teaching, to which profession he has devoted
himself since then, at first at Whitesville, Allegany County, New York, and
later, for one year, at Dalton, Livingston County, New York, in both of
which places he was principal of the local school and also activaely engaged
in teaching. Since 1921 he has been principal of the New Berlin schools,
teaching at the same time, science and mathematics. His fine personality and
his effectiveness as a teach and educator have made for him many friends and
admirers in his community. He is a member of the Fish and Game Club and of
the Broad of Trade. In politics he is a supporter of the Republican party,
while his religious affiliations are with the Methodist church, in the work
of which he participates actively and usefully.
      Mr. Nelson married, at Jamestown, New York, Nell Powers. Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson are the parents of two children: Barbara G. and Robert Lewis.

NESBITT,  J. Clark

      He was born December 31, 1889, a son of James R. and Sarah (Whipple)
Nesbitt, his father, born in Stamford, Delaware County, in 1863, being a
farmer. His mother also was born in Stamford, in 1865, and died in 1894.
      J. Clark Nesbitt was educated in the public schools of his native
town, and then attended high school at Schenevus, Ostego county, about five
miles north from the place of his birth. After graduating from the latter,
he passed successfully through the teachers' training class and then taught
school for one year. He then decided to follow agricultural pursuits and
purchased a farm at Bloomville, Delaware County, which he conducted with
marked success for some nine years. About 1915 he sold his farm and entered
the retail feed and grain business in Schenevus, forming for this purpose a
partnership with William C. West and Foster West under the name of West
Brothers & Nesbitt. This enterprise proved so successful that it was decided
to remove its headquarters to Oneonta where the business has been carried on
since 1925. Mrs. Nesbitt is a member of Schenevus Lodge, No. 4, Free and
Accepted Masons; Oneonta Lodge, No. 1312, Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks; Oneonta Grange, Patrons of Husbandry; and Oneonta Kiwanis club. In
Politics he is a supporter of the Republican party, in the work of he has
taken an active interest for many years, being a member of the New York
State Assembly for one year and justice of the peace of the town of
Kortright, Delaware County, for two years. His religious affiliations are
with the Methodist church.
      Mr. Nesbitt married, January 25, 1911, Emma Munson, daughter of
Charles and Armeda (Crandall) Munson, of Davenport, Delaware County, the
father living and mother deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt are the parents of
four children: 1). James, born in 1914. 2) Clarence, born in 1915. 3)
Marjorie, born in 1920. 4) Harriet, born in 1922.

NEWMAN,  M.D.,  Myron A.

      Dr. Newman was born February 7, 1878 in Ontario County, New York, son
of Myron E. and Margaret J. (Young) Newman. His father, of Ontario County,
died in 1923; his mother, of Cayuga County, died in 1924.
      Myron A. Newman attended the Boys' Classical School, the University of
Rochester, and graduated from Hahnemann College Hospital, in Philadelphia,
with the degree of Doctor of Medicine, class of 1906. He pursued
post-graduate studies in his profession at Harvard University, in Berlin,
Vienna, and Budapest, famous European centers of modern medical progress.
      Dr. Newman began his professional career in Rochester, New York, as a
general practitioner. Thence he moved to Philadelphia, where he specialized
in urological surgery. The World War brought him to Oswego, New York, where
was stationed at Fort Ontario as chief urological surgeon, rank of major,
Medical Corps, United States Army. Since he found the city and its residents
congenial, he continued to reside there after the war and has built up an
extensive general practice. He is also much in demand for surgical work
requiring accuracy of dignosis and delicacy and presicision of touch. He is
a member of the Oswego County, the New York State, and the American Medical
associations, as well as the Budapest Medical Association.
      In 1914, Dr. Myron A. Newman married Laila Bean, daughter of Marcellus
and Marion (Stetson) Bean, and of a prominent and long established Maine
family. Mrs. Newman is a direct descendant of Elder Brewster, famous Puritan
progenitor, in the eleventh generation, and she is a member of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, the Mayflower Society, and the Colonial Dames,
as well as other patriotic organizations.

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OGDEN,  Henry S.

      Henry S. Ogden was born August 3, 1874, in Walton, where he attended
the public and high schools; and he was afterwards graduated from Eastman
Business College. In 1892, Mr. Ogden established a real estate and insurance
business that he has continued to the present time, with the reputation both
of having been the only one engaged in the business in this section for many
years, and also of having the most extensive real estate dealings in
Delaware and Sullivan counties at the present tiem. He holds the office of
president of the Walton Foundry Company; and he is also secretary and
treasurer of the Walton Cemetery Association, and treasurer of the Delaware
Valley Fair Association. He is a member of the Walton Chamber of Commerce,
and of the Kiwanis Club. Henry S. Ogden married, December 31, 1895, Emma
Smith, daughter of John W. and Jane Smith.

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PARKINSON,  Robert Asa

      Mr. Parkinson is a son of Phineas C. and Ida (Hardy) Parkinson, both
of Jefferson County, New York, the father who was a farmer, having died in
1918, the mother still living. Mr. Parkinson traces descent from settlers of
early days. One of his forebears, Asa Parkinson, in the War of 1812, by a
well authenticated bit of history told of him, saved the day in an
engagement with the British by wrapping his own and a woman's stocking
around a cannon ball that was otherwise to small to fire. According to the
story, the ball sank one of the boats that was about to land.
      Robert A. Parkinson was born May 13, 1877, at Rutland, New York, and
was educated in the local public schools and in business school. He entered
the insurance business with Omar Hine, upon leaving school, and remained
with him until 1901, when he became connected with the Agricultural
Insurance Company of Watertown. Since then he has served in various
capacities until in 1917 he was made assistant secretary and continues to
hold this post at the present time. During the World War, Mr. Parkinson took
a prominent part in the Liberty Loan drives. He is a member of the Black
River Valley Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Lakeside Country Club,
of which he is one of the organizers and secretary and treasurer.
Politically, he is a Republican, and his religious connections are with the
Universalist church, in which he is a member of the board of trustees. He is
affiliated with Watertown Lodge, No. 49, Free and Accepted Masons; Watertown
Chapter, No. 59, Royal Arch Masons; Watertown Commandery, No. 11, Knights
Templar; Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and
has served as secretary. Mr. Parkinson saw service in the Spanish-American
War; he was a member of Company E. Two Hundred and Third Regiment, National
Guard of New York.
      Mr. Parkinson married (first), November 11, 1904, Laura Wilson,
daughter of George Wilson, and of Emma Wilson, who died October 17, 1918;
and (second), October 4, 1922, Jessie Gillette, daughter of Jesse and Mary
(Chittenden) Gillette, of Watertown, New York. By his first marriage Mr.
Parkinson has one daughter; Muriel L.

PICKARD,  Oren S.

      He was born in Clayton, New York, October 3, 1883, son of Lyman and
Abby (Hill) Pickard. His father was a farmer and constructive citizen. The
son taught school for a year and a half after his completion of the courses
in the grammar and high schools of his present town. He then spent a year in
the employ of what is now known as the Woolworth Syndicate, gaining valuable
experience in merchandising and general business methods and displaying
alertness and ability. Mr. Pickard's success began with the general store in
Evans Mills which he conducted for a decade, until 1915, when he sold out
advantageously and made a connection as resident manager with the F.X.
Baumert Company, Inc., cheese manufacturers. In 1917 he was made president
of the People's Bank of Evans Mills, the first to hold that responsible
office, in which he has continued.
      He is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, in which he holds the
thirty-second degree, and also the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic
Shrine. He has held office as District Deputy Grand Master of the
Jefferson-Lewis District, as well as that of high treasurer of the
Independent Order of Foresters, for the State of New York. On January 11,
1910, Oren S. Pickard married Blanche Simonet, daughter of Lewis and Amanda
(Blanc) Simonet, of Evans Mills.

POWERS,  Walter Matthew

      He was born in Chatham, Columbia County, December 4, 1889, a son of
Matthew J. and Margaret (Slattery) Powers, the former a native of Chatham,
where he still makes his home, the latter a native of County Kildare,
Ireland, but for many years a resident of Chatham. She died in 1921, in
Schenectady.
      Walter M. Powers was educated in the public and high schools and then
attended the Albany Business College. After completing his education, he
began his business career as time-keeper and bookkeeper for one of the
larger business houses of Albany, remaining with his first employers for
eight years. In the meantime he had become interested in theatrical
management and decided to take up this type of work as his profession, his
first connection in this field being with the Colonial Theatre of Albany as
its manager. In the succeeding years he held similar positions with other
houses in various sections of New York State, making for himself a very high
record of successful theatre managing and acquiring a wide acquaintance and
an enviable reputation among theatrical circles. Coming to Oswego in 1924 as
the manager of one motion picture theatre, he rapidly made a position for
himself as a successful and progressive manager. The Strand is the leading
place of amusement of its type in Oswego, with a seating capacity at 1106,
which as the result of the steadily increasing business produced by Mr.
Powers' ability, has become insufficient for its patronage. Adjoining
property, therefore, has been  acquired, and the seating capacity of this
house will be doubled in 1927 at which time the policy of the Strand will
also be extended to include the showing of first-class vaudeville acts and
of high-grade road shows. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective
order of Elks of Albany, and in politics is non-partisan, while his
religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church, and more
particularly with St. Mary's Church of Oswego.
      Mr. Powers married, in 1910, Estelle M. Hayden, of Albany, daughter of
William and Mary Hayden. Mr. and Mrs. Powers are the parents of two
children: 1) Anne, born July 8, 1912.  2) Jane, born July 17, 1918. The
family home is located at No. 80 West Sixth Street, Oswego.

PUTNAM,  Dr. Frederick W.

      He is the son of William Wallace and Philinda P. Putnam, and was born
in Truxton, New York, October 12, 1856. He was graduated from Homer Academy,
Homer, New York, in 1876, and from the medical department of New York
University, in New York City, in 1880, in which year he located in
Binghamton, having been in active practice ever since. In 1908 Hamilton
College, in Clinton, New York, conferred upon Dr. Putnam the honorary degree
of Master of Arts. He prepared the story of Masonry in Broome County for
Seward's "Broome County History," and is now compiling, for the Binghamton
Public Library, a documentary history of Broome County which will fill one
hundred and ten volumes and which will be connected with Mr. Seward's
history, and all previous Broome County histories by footnotes and cross
references. His work will be composed almost entirely of original
manuscripts, printed matter and pictures.
      Dr. Putnam is affiliated with all of the branches of Masonry in
Binghamton, and has attained the thirty-third degree. He is a member of the
Presbyterian church, and a Republican in politics.
      Dr. Frederick W. Putnam married, March 18, 1880, at Newark Valley, New
York, M. Elizabeth Tubbs. They have no children.

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RICE,  William Seward

      He was born in Jefferson County, New York, July 4, 1865, son of
William H. and Mary E. (Leffingwell) Rice. The father, a merchant, died in
1893, and the mother in 1925 at the age of eighty-seven.
      William S. Rice found his educational opportunities limited to the
public schools, and went to work when he was thirteen. In 1887 he
established the surgical aids factory which he now heads, and he has
designed most of the articles since manufactured. From its first location at
Smithville, New York, the business was moved to Adams, in 1900, where it has
steadily grown, and where, in 1912, it was incorporated. Mr. Rice is
president; his son, G. Kent Rice, vice-president; and L.A. LaFontaine,
secretary and treasurer. After a fire in 1920 completely destroyed the frame
building in which the plant was originally housed, Mr. Rice replaced it with
a fine brick factory providing 30,000 square feet of floor space. Some two
hundred workers are employed. The product goes all over the world, being
much in demand among physicians and surgeons because of the quality of
materials and workmanship. It is the only plant of that nature in the
section. Mr. Rice is a director of the Northern New York Trust Company of
Watertown and of the Citizens' Trust Company of Adams.
      His political adherence is to the Republican party. During the period
of American participation in the World War, he was chairman of the Draft
Board of Adams. He is a member of Adams Lodge, No. 234, Free and Accepted
Masons, in which he holds the Thirty-second degree; Adams Chapter, Watertown
Commandery, No. 11, Central City Consistory, Media Temple, Ancient Arabic
Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
He is also enrolled in the Black River Valley and the Crescent Yacht clubs,
and the Chamber of Commerce. He is a trustee of the Baptist church.
      On August 3, 1892, Mr. Rice married Gertrude A. Crittenden, of
Smithville, New York, daughter of James and Martha (Harris) Crittenden. To
Mr. and Mrs. Rice were born two children: C. Kent Rice, who married Agnes
Snell, by whom he has a son, William K. Rice; and Madeline, who died at the
age of eleven. They also have an adopted daughter, Emma Graves Rice.

ROBB,  M.D.,  David

      Dr. David Robb, a son of James and Annie (Gordon) Robb, both deceased
was born April 20, 1885, in Battersea, Canada, where he attended the public
schools, afterwards receiving his Bachelor's degree at Queen's University,
Kingston, with the class of 1907, and preparing for his profession at Queens
Medical School, where he received his degree of Doctor of Medicine in the
class of 1909.
      After Dr. Robb's service as an interne at the State Hospital, he began
practice of his profession in the town of Enfield, Tompkins County, and
remained there until he enlisted for service in the World War in 1917, in
the Medical Corps of the United States Army. After two weeks in the Medical
School at Washington, District of Columbia, he went overseas in unattached
service, afterwards becoming stationed with the British Medical Corps in
three camps. Later, he was with the American Army at Camp Hospital No. 28,
Nevers, France, and both there and in other assignments, he had a very
comprehensive experience in camps and on the battlefields. He was honorably
discharged on March 31, 1919, then practiced for one year at the town of
Enfield, then went to New York City where he spent three years of
interneship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, then returned to Ithaca
where he specializes in diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He is a
member of the City Hospital staff. Fraternally, Dr. Robb is affiliated with
the St. John Lodge, No. 3 Free and Accepted Masons, and Eagle Chapter, Royal
Arch Masons; the Order of the Maccabees; Ithaca Country Club, and City Club;
and he is a member of the County, State and American Medical societies.
      Dr. David Robb married, March 21, 1923, Beulah Canody, of Lynchburg,
Virginia, daughter of John W. and Betty (Williams) Canody, father deceased,
mother living; and they have one daughter, Betty Margaret Robb.

ROCK,  Loring Ellis

      He was born at Schuyler Falls, New York, April 24, 1870, a son of John
and Juliette (Ward) Rock, both natives of Schuyler Falls.
      Loring Ellis Rock received his education in the common schools of
Plattsburg and the high school of that city, from which he was graduated in
1885. He started in the foundry business with the Chateaugay Ore and iron
Company in 1888, and remained with this company until 1900, his position
being that of foreman. He was then superintendent of the Lozier Motor Car
Company for fourteen years, from 1900 to 1914. In 1915 he became associated
with his present company as manager. The Plattsburg Foundry and Machine
Company has S.H. Guibord as president. It manufactures castings and machine
parts in iron, steel, bronze, aluminum or special compositions, and also the
Cedar Point quick opening gate valves, as well as special machinery and mill
equipment. Mr. Rock is a director of the Saranac Pulp and Paper Company.
      Mr. Rock is a Republican in politics, is alderman from the Fifth Ward
of Plattsburg, and is president of the Board of Aldermen. He was appointed
for the term of 1922 and 1923, and elected for the term of 1924 and 1925. He
is a member of the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce, a member of Plattsburg
Lodge, No. 155, Free and Accepted Masons, and a trustee of the Masonic Hall
Relief Association. In religion he is a member of the Plattsburg
Presbyterian Church. On September 3, 1890, Loring Ellis Rock married, at
Plattsburg, Mysia Dandrew, born in Plattsburg, daughter of Joe B. Dandrew, a
native of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Rock are the parents of one son; Lucian
Loring, born in Plattsburg, April 16, 1894.

ROTE,  Chester A.

      He was born in Hudson, Columbia County, Auust 12, 1885 a son of
Chester and Anna (Heiser) Rote. His father, likewise born in Hudson in 1855,
was foreman in an iron foundry, and died in 1899, survived by his wife, who
was born in 1859 in Blue Stores, Columbia County, a few miles from Hudson.
      Chester A. Rote was educated in the public schools of Hudson and
immediately after leaving school as a young boy went to work in a mercantile
establishment, continuing in this type of work since then, first with
various concerns in Albany and Schenectady. In 1917 he established himself
in the ladies' ready-to-wear business at No. 174 Main Street, Oneonta, under
the name of Rote & Rote, his wife being associated with him in the conduct
of this business until her death in 1922. In 1925 he sold out this business
in which he had met with great success, and on July 1, 1925, became a member
of the Bertrand & Rote Motor Company, Nos. 80-82 Main Street, Oneonta, the
other member of the firm being Warner M. Bertrand. The new firm was the
successor of the Wilber Motor Corporation and became the authorized dealers
in Hudson and Essex cars in this section, doing its own repair work with the
assistance of some ten men and carrying a complete stock of parts. He is a
member of Lodge No. 1312, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In
politics he is an Independent, while his religious affiliations are with the
Presbyterian church.
      Mr. Rote married, January 28, 1914, Elizabeth H. Hanks, daughter of
Dr. C.S. Hanks, of Oneonta. Mrs. Rote died February 24, 1922. He makes his
home at No. 18 Church Street, Oneonta.

RUNDLETT,  Carl Allan

      He is a son of Adelaide and Mary E. (Tufts) Rundlett, both deceased,
the father a native of New Hampshire, the mother of Danvers, Massachusetts.
      Carl Allan Rundlett was born in Danvers, Massachusetts, August 23,
1883. He attended the public schools of Danvers, the Mt. Hermon School at
Mt. Hermon, Massachusetts, and Colgate University, from which he graduated
in 1909 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. Mr. Rundlett has had a
teaching experience full of interest and variety, including a period in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania a year in Sayre, Pennsylvania, one year in Elmira,
New York, two years at Palatine Bridge, New York, as principal, two years as
principal of the Sherman Collegiate Institute of Moriah, New York, three
years as principal at Luzerne, New York, a year as principal at Hunter, New
York, and his six years as principal of the high school in Earlville, New
York, where he taught history in the Earlville High School in addition to
carrying his executive responsibilities.
      He is a member of the Madison County Schoolmasters Club, the National
Educational Association, and the State Teachers' Association. During the
World War he served as a member of the State Home Guard. In the life of the
community he plays an active part and can always be counted upon to lend his
considerable influence to any good civic cause. Mr. Rundlett is a member of
the Mohawk Valley Schoolmasters' Club. He is a member of the Baptist Church,
in which he serves as superintendent of the Sunday School, and scout
executive for the Boy Scouts of Earlville. Fraternally, he is affiliated
with the Free and Accepted Masons of Athens, Pennsylvania, and with the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Earlville. In politics Mr. Rundlett is a
Republican.
      Carl A. Rundlett married, August 21, 1912, at Hamilton, New York,
Aurela Woodman, and they have three children: Thurman, Janet, and Rufus.

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SANDELL,  Frank N.

      He was born in Windsor, Broome County, September 8, 1877, son of James
and Sarah Elizabeth (Leach) Sandell. The father, a farmer, born in England,
is now deceased. A veteran of the Civil War, he served throughout its
duration with the 144th Regiment. The mother, also deceased, was born in
Oxford, New York.
      Frank N. Sandell was educated in Windsor, graduating from the high
school. He learned the trade of boiler maker, to which he devoted himself at
Green Island, West Albany, and for some twelve years in Oneonta, until 1922.
In 1923 he assumed charge of the agency for the two automobiles mentioned,
the popular Willys-Knight and the Overland, in which he has since continued.
In connection with the sales agency, he maintains his own repair shop and
carries a complete line of parts. Some four men are engaged in making
repairs. The business thrives under the energetic and able management of Mr.
Sandell, whose first-hand knowledge of mechanics and high standards of
service guarantee excellent repair work. Influential in politics as a member
of the Democratic party, he was candidate for mayor of Oneonta on that
ticket in a close race, in which the Republican candidate ultimately proved
the stronger, He is a communicant of the Baptist Church.
      On May 26, 1897, Frank N. Sandell married Molancie Leach, of Marathon,
New York. Two children were born to them; George Harold, a mechanic in his
father's establishment; and Ralph Alanzo, who enlisted for the World War and
was in training camp in this country when it came to an end, now a floor
finisher by trade.

SANSOUCY,  Arthur Eugene

      He was born August 12, 1880, in North Adams, Massachusetts, is a son
of N.J. Sansoucy, who was born in Canada, and Eleanor (Germaine) Sansoucy,
who was born in Bennington, Vermont. Mr. Sansoucy attended the public and
high schools. He began his newspaper activities as a reporter and editor,
and from 1909 to 1917 he was connected with the "Post Star" in Glenn Falls.
Transferring his interests to the "Republican Journal" at Ogdensburg, he
purchased that newspaper in 1923, and is now its sole owner, this being the
only daily paper in the county. A Republican in his political convictions,
Mr. Sansoucy with vote and influence supports the principles of that party.
Fraternally, Mr. Sansoucy is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks; the Associated Press; New York State Publishers' Association;
American Newspaper Publishers' Association; Chamber of Commerce; Ogdensburg
Century Club; and the Rotary Club, He is a communicant at St. Mary's
Cathedral.
      Arthur Eugene Sansoucy married (first), November 28, 1899, Aurelia De
Marsh, daughter of Fred and Aglia (Mitchell) De Marsh. She died June 27,
1920, leaving three children born at Glens Falls, namely; Germaine, Leo
Eugene and Regina M. Mr. Sansoucy married (second), February 27, 1922, Irene
M. Clark, daughter of Edward F. and Myra A. (Dewey) Clark, of Ogdensburg,
New York. They are the parents of one child, Arthur Eugene, Jr., born April
10, 1924.

SAVAGE,  William Hudson

      He was born in Seneca Falls, Seneca County, March 17, 1872, a son of
Stephen H. and Elizabeth (Story) Savage. His father was a native of
Pennsylvania, but came to Central New York as a young man and settled at
Romulus, and later moved to the township of Seneca Falls, Seneca County,
where he engaged in farming until the time of his death, September 15, 1915,
at the age of seventy-eight years. His mother is now living at the
homestead, aged eighty-four years.
      William H. Savage was educated in the public schools of Seneca Falls,
and then learned the trade of machinist with the Goulds Manufacturing
Company of Seneca Falls, where he remained for four years. He then entered
the employ of the Seneca Falls Manufacturing Company, with which concern he
continued for the next twenty-seven years. Thirteen of these were spent as
foreman, two as general foreman, and eventually the last year as
superintendent. In 1922 he retired from his work in the shops of this
company and on August 22, 1923, he was appointed acting postmaster of Seneca
Falls, a position which he occupied until January 8, 1924, at which time he
received his appointment as full-fledged postmaster from President Coolidge.
He is also a member of Pocahontas Lodge, No. 211, Free and Accepted Masons;
Salem Town Chapter, No. 173, Royal Arch Masons; and the Seneca Falls
Citizens' Club. His religious affiliations are with the Methodist Episcopal
church.
      Mr. Savage married, November 26, 1906 Lina Metcalf, of Seneca Falls, a
daughter of Augustus and Arvilla (Hood) Metcalf. The family residence is
located at No. 36 Troy Street, Seneca Falls.

SCOTT,  Ross Clark

      He was born in Jefferson County, New York, October 29, 1873, son of
Dexter B. and Katherine (Miller) Scott, both of Jefferson County, where the
father, a farmer, is living at the age  of eighty-two, the mother also
eighty-two.
      Ross Clark Scott was well educated in the public schools and at Adams
Collegiate Institute. In the beginning of his business career he taught
school for a time, and thereafter was associated for some years with the F.
W. Woolworth stores in several cities, a connection which ill health
necessitated his breaking. It was in 1903 that he moved to Adams, where he
found his real opportunity. Beginning as an associate of H.F. Overton,
funeral director, he was soon able to buy him out and to run the business in
partnership with Clarence A. Whittier, under the firm name of Scott &
Whittier. Mr. Scott has conducted the business alone since 1918. Equipped
with funeral parlors, motor ambulance, and all modern facilities, his
establishment offers to Adams the same type of service to be obtained in a
large city.
      He is a charter member of the Rotary and Citizen's clubs, and during
the World War served on active boards and committees instrumental in
furthering war causes. He is a member of Adams Lodge, No. 234, Free and
Accepted Masons, which  he has served as Master; a member of Adams Chapter,
No. 205, Royal Arch Masons, which he has served as High Priest; of Watertown
Commandery, No. 11, Knights Templar; and of Media Temple, Ancient Arabic
Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is a trustee of the Presbyterian
church.
      On March 1, 1897, Ross C. Scott married Carrie M. Campbell, of
Copenhagen, Jefferson County, New York, daughter of John S. and Adelaide
(Newkirk) Campbell. Children: 1) Ross C., Jr., a graduate of Springfield
College; he married Elizabeth Wright of Oswego, by whom he has two children:
Ross C. (3), and Ethel C.  2) Lois C., a graduate of Oberlin College.  3)
Carolyn C., educated at the Katherine Gibbs School. They are all excellent
students, whose scholastic record is high; his son is engaged as a physical
director; and the older daughter in kindergarten work.

SLATE,  Philip Sheridan

      Mr. Slate is the son of Sylvester H. and Charlotte (Kronk) Slate, the
father a native of Jefferson County, New York, and the mother a native of
Ontario, the father having died in 1902, the mother in 1892.
      Philip Sheridan Slate was born March 8, 1868, at Clayton, Jefferson
County, New York. He attended the local public schools and normal school,
and took special courses at Cornell University and the Potsdam Technical
School. Mr. Slate studied law in the office of Judge La Rue, at Watertown,
but after his admission to the bar in 1905, left Watertown for two years to
practice at Adams, New York. In 1907, he came to Watertown and was
associated with Judge La Rue, under the firm name of La Rue & Slate, until
his partner was elevated to the bench in 1921. Since that time he has
practiced under his own name and has a very large clientele. Mr. Slate is a
member of the Lincoln League, and the Jefferson County Bar Association; and
fraternally holds membership in the Clayton Lodge, of Odd Fellows; Black
River Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; and the Benevolent and Protective
order of Elks. He is a Republican in his political convictions and is a
member of the Methodist Church.
      Philip S. Slate married, July 1, 1890, Fanny Horne, of Wolf Island,
daughter of William and Mary Ann (Gillespie) Horne, and Mr. and Mrs. Slate
have three children; 1) Inonda M. who married A.B. Richards, and has a son,
Bernard.  2) Myrtle J., who married Harold Vallier, and they have two
children: Marjorie and Marion.  3) Thelma L.

SULLIVAN,  John Richard

      Mr. Sullivan was born in Fulton and educated there. His business
career began in the city as a clerk in the store of  B.R. Howe, where he
remained for five years. His father John J. Sullivan, had come to Fulton
from County Cork, Ireland, was connected with the woolen industry, and died
in 1876, while his mother, Julia (Barry) Sullivan, died in 1913.
      John R. Sullivan opened a small store of his own on West Broadway,
dealing in drygoods and notions, in 1886. Mr. Sullivan's is the largest in
Fulton, consisting of three floors stocked with an assortment as varied and
of as excellent quality as is offered by the majority of department stores
in the larger cities. From miles away people flock to trade at a store sure
of giving them honest values. Mr. Sullivan is the sole proprietor, and he is
trustee of the Fulton Savings Bank, and director of the Oswego County Trust
Company, of Fulton. He is past president of the Chamber of Commerce, a
member of the Rotary Club, of the Knights of columbus, fourth degree, the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Improved Order of Red Men.
His religious affiliation is with the Immaculate Conception Church.
      In 1909, John R. Sullivan married Anna Satterlee, of Fulton, New York,
daughter of Thomas and Helen O'Neil. To Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan was born a
son, John R. Sullivan, Jr.

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TALLEY,  Dr. Dyer Beeler

      He is a son of Dr. Samuel W. and Ora (Beeler) Talley, the father, a
native of Bessemer, Alabama, having been engaged in dentistry in Syracuse up
until his death in 1919, the mother, a native of Kansas, still living.
      Dyer B. Talley was born in Bessemer, Alabama, January 24, 1888, but
moved to Syracuse with his parents at an early age and received his
preliminary education in the public schools of Syracuse. After graduating
from Syracuse High School he entered the University of Pennsylvania and
graduated from its Dental School in 1911 with the degree of Doctor of Dental
Surgery. He immediately began practice in Syracuse in association with his
father and after the elder Dr. Talley's death in 1919, continued the
practice alone. Dr. Talley is a member of the Syracuse Dental Society, the
Fifth District of New York State Dental Society and the American Dental
Association and has written articles for various national dental journals on
phases of dental surgery. He is chief dental surgeon of Hospital Unit No.
52, Officers' Reserve Corps, with commission of  first lieutenant. In 1919
he was appointed chief  dental surgeon on the staff of Syracuse University
Hospital, and in 1925 dental surgeon on the staff of Syracuse Memorial
Hospital. Fraternally, Dr. Talley holds membership in the Central City
Lodge, No. 305, Free and Accepted Masons, is a Knight Templar and
thirty-second degree Mason and affiliated with Tigris Temple, Ancient Arabic
Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and also a member of the Knights of
Pythias; and he belongs to the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and the Gyro
Club. He is a member of Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity, a Republican in
politics and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Syracuse.
      Dr. Talley married, on February 18, 1914, Esther Antoinette Stuck, of
Syracuse, New York, daughter of Everet and Flora (Lamb) Stuck. Dr. and Mrs.
Talley have three children: Gertrude Antoinette, Jacqueline Dyer, and Dyer
Stuck.

TUCKER, M.D., John Thomas

      He is a son of Thomas and Ann (Wilkins) Tucker, and was born in
Ithaca, New York, October 14, 1859. After attending the local schools he
entered Cornell University, in the class of 1882, and after studying for
some time there, spent the years of 1882-1883 in the University of Michigan
at Ann Arbor, Michigan. In September, 1883, he entered the Long Island
College Hospital, Brooklyn, and graduated June 3, 1885, with his degree of
Doctor of Medicine. He immediately settled in Waverly, New York, where he
has been in practice ever since, with the exception of a year of
post-graduate study at the University of Pennsylvania, in 1924-25. Dr.
Tucker is a member of the staff of the R.A. Packer Hospital at Sayre,
Pennsylvania, and is an active member of the American Medical Association
and County and State Medical societies. Dr. Tucker was for thirty years a
member of the Fire Department, and he is a director of the First National
Bank of Waverly. His religious connections are with the Episcopal church,
and faternally he is affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose and with
Waverly Lodge, No. 407, Free and Accepted Masons.
      Dr. Tucker married, on August 23, 1882, Stella A. Loundsberry, of
Nichols, Tioga County, daughter of Horace and Martha (Corey) Loundsberry.
They have an adopted son, Fred F. Tucker, a machinist foreman in the Lehigh
Railroad shops at Sayre, Pennsylvania. He married Mary A. Sheridan, and they
have one daughter, Catherine.

TUTTLE,  William  Delancy

      He is a son of Chauncey and Phoebe J. (Fuller) Tuttle, was born April
25, 1849, in Salisbury, Herkimer County, New York, and at the age of six
years with his parents moved to a farm in Freetown, Cortland County, New
York, where he attended a rural district school and subsequently.
McGrawville Union School, and the Cortland State Normal School. He had the
privilege of reading law in the office of Hon. Hiram Crandall, one of the
leading jurists of his day; and was admitted to the bar of the State in
January, 1876, and a little later to the Circuit Court of the United States.
His practice to the present has been general and yet with a considerable
attention to bankruptcy law enacted in 1898. Judge Tuttle taught school in
the early part of his career, and he has served with efficiency as a school
commissioner in Cortland County, and he was for nine years a member of the
Board of Education of the City of Cortland. In political matters a
Republican, Judge Tuttle has at all times taken an active part in civic
affairs; and he has served as acting city judge since 1900. He is a member
of the County Bar Association; he is a charter member of the First
Congregational Church of Cortland and held the office of the clerk of the
society for twenty-three years.
      William D. Tuttle married, February 22, 1872, Ella M. Wiles, of
Freetown, Cortland County, New York, daughter of Peter and Nancy (Hall)
Wiles. She died in the year 1903. They were the parents of two children;  1)
James C. Tuttle, a graduate of Pratts Institute, Brooklyn, New York, and now
and for many years past superintendent of the construction work of the New
York Telephone Company in the northern part of the State and residing at
present at Watertown, New York. He married Esther Allen of Collinsville,
Connecticut, former employee of the State Department of Hartford,
Connecticut; and they have two children, James Allen aged twelve years, and
Ruamah, aged eight. 2) A. daughter, Elizabeth E. Bedell, who graduated at
the Cortland State Normal School, and who taught in New York City for
thirteen years. She married Max Bedell of said city and they moved to and
now reside on a farm in the town of Groton, New York.

U

UTTER,  Clyde D.

      He was born in Oneonta, January 15, 1890, son of William and Alice
(Wightman) Utter. The father, born in Decatur, Otsego County, in 1858, was
until his retirement an expert housemover; and the mother was born in
Maryland, Otsego County in 1856.
      Clyde D. Utter was educated in the local public schools, graduating
from high school in 1909, and pursued his professional training at Union
College, which conferred on him in 1913 the degrees of Electrical Engineer
and Bachelor of Engineering. His professional career began in the employ of
the General Electric Company at Schenectady, New York, where he remained for
two years. For the next four years he was associated with the Public Service
Commission of New York City, where the call of his country reached him at
the time of the World War. Commissioned as first lieutenant of Engineers in
the Third Corps, with the Six Hundred and Second Engineers, United States
Army, he served overseas for eight months. On May 22, 1919, he was mustered
out.
      After his military experiences, Mr. Utter moved to Oneonta, and in
1921 established his electrical business. On June 17, 1918, Clyde D. Utter
married Mildred Moylan, of Jersey City, New Jersey, and they are the parents
of two children: Robert, born December 4, 1919; and Shirley, born April 19,
1923.

V

VAN  DEUSEN,  Harry G.

      Born on his father's farm near Cobleskill, New York, October 10, 1887,
Harry G. Van Deusen was the son of Fayette and Marilla (Stiles) Van Deusen.
      He was educated at the Cooperstown High School, and entered Union
College with the class of 1910, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts at
the close of the four-year course. His first year's experience as a teacher
was in a private school at Jubilee, Illinois. From there he returned to his
own section of the country in 1911 as science instructor in the Sayre High
School, being placed in charge as its principal a year later, 1912. Mr. Van
Deusen's political views enroll him on the Democratic list of Oneonta. He is
fraternally connected with Lodge No. 138, Free and Accepted Masons, Otsego
Chapter, No. 26, Royal Arch Masons, and the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, of Sayre, and he is a member of the Oneonta Kiwanis Club.
      In June, 1912, Harry G. Van Deusen married Harriet Fuller of
Cooperstown, who was taken from him by death on March 1, 1924. To Mr. and
Mrs. Van Deusen were born two sons and a daughter; Preston K., October 2,
1913; Roland C., August 12, 1915; and Evelyn M. July 27, 1918. Mr. Van
Deusen and his family are members of the Baptist church.

VAN SLYKE,  William McKinley

      .He is the son of Jay Van Slyke, a native of Macomb, New York, who
died in 1905, and  Barbara (Mills) VanSlyke, also of Macomb. As a publisher,
Mr. Van Slyke's father was prominent in Gouverneur and St. Lawrence,
particularly through his connection with the "Canton Plaindealer," which he
published for several years.
      Jay Van Slyke was born in Macomb, New York. His early life was spent
in Canton, New York, where he learned the printing business and founded the
"Canton Plaindealer," which he published for several years. After selling
that paper he moved to McHenry, Illinois, and founded the "McHenry
Plaindealer," which he published for twenty years. Later he returned to
Gouverneur, New York, where he lived until his death.
      William M. VanSlyke was born, June 16, 1896, at McHenry, Illinois,
moving to Gouverneur at the age of eight years, receiving his education in
the public and high schools of Gouverneur, then went to the Albany College
of Pharmacy, receiving the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy in 1920. One year
later he founded the partnership with Henry J. Curtis, under the firm name
of VanSlyke and Curtis, and since then as carried on a retail drugstore,
developing it into one of the most up-to-date of the entire county. During
the World War Mr. VanSlyke was with the Atlantic Fleet as second-class
seaman, enlisting June 16, 1918, in the United States Navy. He was honorably
discharged August 29, 1919. He is a member of the Gouverneur Lodge, No. 217,
Free and Accepted Masons, and of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
clubs. His church affiliations are with the Presbyterian church.
      On August 8, 1921, Mr. VanSlyke was married to Gertrude Slicer, of
Paris, Kentucky, daughter of Alfred L. and Addie M. (Jamieson) Slicer. Their
children are: Barbara, born May 19, 1922, and Barton, born August 16, 1925.

VAN  WIE,  Fred N.

      Mr. Van Wie was born in Oneonta, August 13, 1873, son of David A. and
Frances A. (Wetsel) Van Wie. His father born in Saratoga County, a
contractor and builder there, and active in the Democratic party, is now
deceased. His mother was born in Rensselaer County and is still living.
      Fred N. Van Wie attended the public schools at Stillwater, where he
lived for nineteen years, and graduated from the high school in 1889. He
immediately moved to Oneonta and entered the Wilber National Bank as clerk.
Soon promoted to the position of head book-keeper, he served in that
capacity from 1890 to 1903. For the next seven years he was employed as head
bookkeeper for the wholesale grocery concern of J.O. and G.N. Rowe, in
Oneonta. He then established his own real estate and insurance business, and
in 1918 added the automobile department, now specializing in the Hupmobile.
Mr. Van Wie prospered steadily and built his own two-story block, as
mentioned above. In 1924 he became a director of the Wilber National Bank.
He is a member of the Oneonta Lodge, No. 466, Free and Accepted Masons;
Oneonta Chapter, No. 277, Royal Arch Masons; Otsego Commandery, No. 76,
Knights Templar, and Lodge No. 1312, Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, of which he is Past Exalted Ruler. He is a member of the Rotary Club.
His religious affiliation is with the Methodist Episcopl church, and is a
member of the official board.
      Fred N. Van Wie married, in Oneonta, New York, July 21, 1902, Lula E.
Rowe, daughter of J.O. and Jennie E. (Jackson) Rowe, natives of Treadwell,
New York, both deceased.

VANDERHOEF,  William Howard

      He was born at Corning, New York, on December 16, 1894, son of the
late William E. Vanderhoef, for eighteen years in the Corning post office,
and Estella (Rose) Vanderhoef.
      He was prepared in the Corning Free Academy, and entered Colgate
University, taking his degree, Bachelor of Science, with the class of 1916.
He has since taken special post-graduate work at Cornell University and at
the Summer Session of Columbia University. After college commencement, he
obtained a position as teacher in the Hudson, New York, school, 1916-17, and
then returned to his old school, the Corning Free Academy, where he was
engaged during the year 1917-18. From 1919-1922 he was engaged as research
chemist in the Corning Glass Works, returning to the faculty of Corning Free
Academy, 1922 to 1925. In 1925 he was called to the superintendency of the
Bath schools and he accepted the call.
      Mr. Vanderhoef enlisted for the World War and was placed in the
Nitrate Division of the Ordnance Department in June, 1918. He was discharged
at Washington in February, 1919, with the rank of second lieutenant. At
Colgate University, Mr. Vanderhoef joined the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He
is a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Rotary Club and the Bath
Country Club. Mr. Vanderhoef is a graduate of Corning Conservatory of Music,
1912.
      On July 21, 1920, W. Howard Vanderhoef married Ethel Jessup, daughter
of the late Robert and Alice (Vandermark) Jessup, of Bath, New York. To Mr.
and Mrs. Vanderhoef two children have been born:  1) Howard Kent, on April
20, 1922.  2) Valerine J., on March 16, 1924. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderhoef are
members of the Presbyterian Church of Bath. Mrs. Vanderhoef is a graduate of
Syracuse University in 1916, and a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority at
Syracuse.

VIVIAN,  Clinton Loop

      He is a son of John and Odelia (Bowe) Vivian, was born November 15,
1861, in Carthage, and he attended the public schools at Boonville. Removing
to Ithaca in 1882, he joined in business with W. H. Miller, architect, and
so continued for ten years under his advanced type of training. It was then
that he formed a partnership with A.N. Gibb, and for ten years this firm was
associated and their business increased and won popularity. Since then, Mr.
Vivian has continued alone as an architect, among the many contracts that he
has executed being several banks and business blocks, fire stations, and
residences, not only in Ithaca, but in many other cities and towns
throughout this part of the State.
      His fraternal affiliations are with Fidelity Lodge, No. 51, Free and
Accepted Masons; and Eagle Chapter, No. 58, Royal Arch Masons.
      Clinton L. Vivian married, June 1, 1898, Elizabeth M. Whipple, of
Adams, Massachusetts; and they have one son, George W. Vivian.

W

WAITE,  Harvey Rice

      Mr. Waite is descended from one of the old families of Jefferson
County, and is a son of Harlow B. and Nettie (Oatman) Waite, both natives of
Rodman, Jefferson County, the father, who was a farmer, having died in 1883,
the mother in 1916.
      Harvey R. Waite was born in Rodman, May 30, 1876, and was educated in
the local public schools. He has been connected with the Agricultural
Insurance Company since 1894, having entered the concern at that time as an
office boy and served in various capacities until he was made cashier in
1919 and finally secretary-treasurer in 1924, when Percy H. Wilmott became
president of the company. Among his clubs are: the Black River Valley Club,
Jefferson County Golf Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary Club, and he is
affiliated with Lodge No. 49, Free and Accepted Masons; the Knights Templar;
and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order  Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
      Mr. Waite married, in 1899, Lillian A. Herrick, who died in 1910, a
native of Jefferson County, and daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Weed)
Herrick. Mr. Waite has one son; Harlow O., born June 8, 1909.

WALSH,  Eugene A.

      He was born March 3, 1865, son of J.H. and Alicia C. Walsh, residents
of Carthage. He was educated at the public schools of his native city, and
at fourteen years of age entered as clerk with J.E. Neary and Company,
general store, and was employed by them and their successors until 1888. The
business was established by Mr. Gallagher in 1838, and J.H. Walsh worked for
him. In 1888, with Mr. Whaling, Mr. Walsh took over the business and until
1896, it was conducted under the name of Walsh and Whaling. At that time,
Mr. Whaling  sold his interest to Mr. Burns, and the firm continued as Walsh
and Burns. Ten years later another change took place, but through all these
changes, Mr. Walsh retained his interest in the business. In 1906 Mr. Burns
died, and the business was incorporated under the firm name of Walsh and
Perry Company. When Mr. Perry died in 1922, then the name was changed to the
Walsh Furniture Corporation, a few of the workers taking an interest, with
Eugene A. Walsh as its president. The store which houses their stock,
covering furniture and floor coverings of all descriptions, was then
enlarged, buying out two neighboring stores until now it has a floor space
of over forty thousand square feet. In connection with this business, the
firm also maintains large funeral parlors with the very finest equipment
available today to undertakers. A motor ambulance is also on call at their
establishment.
      Mr. Walsh is a director in the National Exchange Bank, and the
Carthage Savings and Loan Association; also a member of the Chamber of
Commerce and the Carthage Club. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the
Knights of Columbus. Mr. Walsh, who has never married, is a communicant of
St. James Roman Catholic Church.

WASSUNG,  Frank R.

      He is a son of Arthur B. and Gertrude (Rockwood) Wassung, both natives
of Springfield, Massachusetts, and both living, the father an undertaker in
Johnstown, New York.
      Frank R. Wassung was born in Johnstown, New York, September 1, 1891,
and attended the public schools of Johnstown, after which he became a
student at Hamilton College, graduating there in 1913 with the degree of
Bachelor of Philosophy and later, in 1917, taking the additional degree of
Master of Arts for post-graduate work. Mr. Wassung's first professional
position was in Albion, New York, where he was principal of the high school
and taught mathematics for a period of two years. He then became principal
of the high school at Norwich, holding this post from 1915 to 1919, and in
the latter year became superintendent of the public school system of
Norwich. Mr. Wassung is very popular both in the schools and in other
circles in Norwich, due to his broad  interests as well as to his ability as
an administrator. He is one of the founders of the New York Public High
School Athletic Association, which was organized in 1922 and which has been
very successful in its first few years of functioning. As an educator he is
an active member of the New York State Academic Principals' Association, the
Council of Superintendents, New York State Teachers' Association, and the
National Education Association. Mr. Wassung is affiliated fraternally with
the Blue Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and with the Norwich Lodge,
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, being Exalted Ruler of the latter
body, and he is secretary of the Norwich Rotary Club and first
vice-president of the Norwich City Club. In politics he is a Republican, and
his religious connections are with the Congregational Church of Norwich.
      Mr. Wassung married, on March 16, 1916, at Johnstown, New York,
Harriet Thrall, daughter of Burton and Sarah (Stroud) Thrall. Mr. and Mrs.
Wassung have two children: Frank, Jr., Born Febrauary 8, 1919, and John
Burton, born April 13, 1924.

X and Y (There are no names for this letter)

Z

ZUBER,  Frank

      Among the successful business men of Norwich, New York, is Frank
Zuber, president of the Z, and M. Independent Oil Company, Incorporated,
distributors of petroleum products. Mr. Zuber is of German birth, a son of
Constine and Mary Zuber. The father, a farmer, born in 1847, died in 1910.
The mother, born in 1848, died in 1885.
      Frank Zuber was born in Germany, May 3, 1876 and came to the United
States with his parents four years later, in 1880. He attended the public
schools of Woodhull, New York, after which he entered the employ of the
Borden Milk Company at Oxford, New York, and remained with this concern for
ten years. In 1908 he launched out into the retail coal and wood business
for himself and ran the business alone for four years, at the end of which
time he formed a partnership with J. C. Millspaugh, operating under the firm
name of Zuber and Millspaugh, which continued until 1922. Meantime, in 1916,
he and Mr. Millspaugh had begun to serve as jobbers and distributors of
petroleum products, and when Mr. Zuber sold out his interests in the coal
business in 1922, it was to devote himself exclusively to the distribution
of oil in wholesale bulk over a large territory. The enterprise is now run
under the firm name of the Z. and M. Independent Oil Company, Incorporated,
Mr. Zuber serving as president of the concern and Mrs. Zuber as
vice-president. The undertaking has been very successful, and has handled a
rapidly increasing trade. Mr. Zuber is a man who takes a lively interest in
local affairs and can be counted upon to give his support to movements for
the betterment of the community in which he lives. He served for eight years
as a member of the Board of Aldermen and for a number of years on the
Norwich School Board. He is a member of the Norwich City Club, the Rotary
Club and the Canasawacta Country Club. Fraternally, he is allied with Lodge
No. 175, Free and Accepted Masons; Harmony Chapter, No. 151, Royal Arch
Masons, of Norwich, Connecticut; Kalurah Temple, No. 1614, in Binghamton,
Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Norwich Lodge, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows; and Lodge No. 1222, Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks. Politically, Mr. Zuber is a Republican, and his religious connections
are with the Methodist church.
      Mr. Zuber married, September 28, 1899, Clara Louise Squires, of
Oxford, New York, and they have one child, Mabel M. Zuber.


This completes the total transcribing of the Biographical Index of Notable
People from the State of New York.


Source: History of New York State 1523-1927
Publisher:  Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc.--New York
Copyright: 1927
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Transcribed exclusively for the Brooklyn Pages by Miriam Medina
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