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History
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Central New York
Embracing Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Ontario, Tompkins, Cortland, Schuyler, Yates, Chemung, Steuben, and Tioga Counties
By HARRY R. MELONE
IN THREE VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME THREE
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1932
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DAVID M. DUNNING
History of Central New York
David Montgomery Dunning, Sr .- Identified with the inter- ests of the Auburn Savings Bank for almost half a century, and as president of the institution since 1909, the career of David Montgomery Dunning, Sr., has always been prominently associ- ated with the civic and business interests of the community in which he has spent his entire life. He was born in this city, De- cember 30, 1844, the son of Henry Silas and Jane (Wadsworth) Dunning.
The Dunning family settled in New England during the very early history of that region, and prominent members of the fam- ily were Silas Dunning and Henry Montgomery.
David Montgomery Dunning, Sr., obtained his early education at Auburn Academy, and in 1868 received a degree as Civil Engi- neer from Union College. He also received the honorary degree of L. H. D. from the same institution in 1923. During 1865 Mr. Dunning was city engineer of Auburn and alderman of 1869 and 1870. From 1868 until 1902 he was identified with the Auburn Gas Light Company as superintendent and treasurer, and from 1890 until 1894 was president of the Auburn Manufacturing Com- pany. He was elected a trustee of the Auburn Savings Bank in 1884, became vice president in 1887, and as mentioned above, was elected president in 1909. He is a member of the New York State Savings Bank Association and Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
In 1871 Mr. Dunning married. Miss Alice J. Hutchinson, who died in Auburn in December, 1931. To them were born the fol- lowing children: 1. Alice M. Goodwin. 2. Charlotte E. 3. Mary G. Thwing. 4. David Montgomery, Jr. 5. Edith E. 6. Amy L. Underwood. 7. Charles H.
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Mr. Dunning is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Psi Upsilon fraternity, and Owasco Country Club. He is a charter member and served as secretary and treasurer of the Cayuga County Historical So- ciety for twenty years. He was a trustee of Auburn City Hospital for many years and president for one year and for forty-three years has been a trustee of the Cayuga Home for Children, as well as trustee of Fort Hill Cemetery Association. He was one of the organizers of the Auburn Rose & Floral Society and has been honorary president since its inception in 1919. He has been a frequent contributor to Bailey's "Cyclopedia of Horticulture," and has been awarded numerous first prizes for his unusual horti- culture exhibits.
Victor A. Peterson, who is successfully engaged in the furni- ture business at 513-15 North Main Street, is among Elmira's dependable merchants and citizens. He was born at Milford, Connecticut, July 28, 1882, the son of Charles and Clara (Swan- son) Peterson.
Charles Peterson and his wife are natives of Sweden. They have lived at Milford, Connecticut, for many years, and Mr. Peterson is well known as a dairy farmer. He is a Republican, and a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Peterson: 1. Victor A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Henry G., married Lillian Meeker, lives at Elmira. 3. Alice, married Byron Ferry, lives at Stamford, Con- necticut. 4. Frederick, who died July 1, 1928. 5. David, lives at Danbury, Connecticut. 6. Harry, married Marcella Harbot, lives at Ithaca. 7. Frank, lives at Garrison Ferry, New York. 8. Clin- ton, lives at Danbury, Connecticut.
Victor A. Peterson acquired a public school education and as a young man remained on his father's farm. He began his busi- ness career with the Eastern Lounge Company, with whom he learned the trade of upholsterer. After six years in the com- pany's employ, he resigned on account of ill health. In 1906 Mr.
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Peterson located at Canton, Pennsylvania, with the Canton Couch Company. He remained with that organization for three years, then spent one year with the Binghamton Lounge Company, and one year was located with the Jamestown Lounge Company. Mr. Peterson came to Elmira in 1912 and during the following year was identified with the J. P. and M. Sullivan Furniture Company. He then established a furniture repair business at 511 North Main Street, with which he was connected until September, 1921. He has since successfully engaged in the retail furniture business in this city. In 1920 he purchased the building at 513 and 515 where he has his business. The building was completely remodeled and a large addition was built to accommodate his trade.
On March 2, 1907, Mr. Peterson was married to Miss Belle Greenleaf, of Canton, Pennsylvania, born March 24, 1888, the daughter of Milton P. and Rachael (Williams) Greenleaf. He died April 12, 1932, and the latter died in May, 1918. Milton P. Greenleaf was a farmer in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, until his retirement. He was the son of Ira Greenleaf, who served throughout the Civil War. Mr. Greenleaf was a Republican and has held numerous public offices. He was a member of the Disciples Church and belonged to the Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have a son, Lee Greenleaf, born March 26, 1919.
Mr. Peterson is a Republican and both are members of North Presbyterian Church, and belong to the Century Club. Mrs. Peterson is a director of the Zonta Club. In 1931 Mr. Peterson purchased a residence at 860 Euclid Avenue, where they reside.
John H. Oldroyd is well and favorably known in Elmira as president of the Merchants Oil and Coal Company, Inc., 429 Erie Street. He was born at Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, April 29, 1889, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Luckey) Oldroyd.
Edward Oldroyd was a native of New York, born at South- port, Chemung County. He attended the district schools and
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throughout his life was interested in farming in Bradford and Tioga counties. He specialized in dairy farming. Mr. Oldroyd died in 1902 and is buried at Troy, Pennsylvania. His wife, born in Pennsylvania, died in 1918. Mr. Oldroyd was a Democrat and held membership in the Methodist Church. The following chil- dren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oldroyd: 1. George M., a farmer, lives in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. 2. Jesse, married Hattie Wilcox, lives at Horseheads. 3. Grace, who died in 1922. 4. Mayme, married Clarence J. Moore, lives at Corning, 5. John H., the sub- ject of this sketch. 6. Bert, lives at Elmira.
The early education of John H. Oldroyd was received in the district school. He was graduated from Troy High School in 1907 and remained on the Oldroyd farm until 1909, at which time he located at Elmira with the Merchants Oil Company. In Janu- ary, 1920, he became a partner in the company, and six years later assumed full control of the enterprise. The business was incor- porated in 1929 with the following officers: John H. Oldroyd, president; Lester Oldroyd, vice-president; and Elmer Rife, secre- tary and treasurer. Since the date of its incorporation the firm has also handled coal. Branch office is located at Corning, with oil service stations at 429 Erie Street, and Market and Exchange streets. Trucking service for the distribution of gasoline and oil is maintained by the company throughout Chemung County.
On April 21, 1909, Mr. Oldroyd was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Dunn, who was born at Morris Run, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1889, the daughter of John and Mary (Mason) Dunn, natives of England. The former resides in Elmira and the latter died in 1922. Mrs. Oldroyd is a graduate of Mansfield High School and Mansfield State Normal School. To John H. and Sarah (Dunn) Oldroyd were born six children: 1. Lester Lewis, born January 13, 1910, a graduate of South Side High School of Elmira and Meeker's Business College. 2. Earl, born June 10, 1911, a graduate of South Side High School, is connected with the Merchants Oil & Coal Company, Inc., as branch manager at Corn- ing. 3. Merton, born June 22, 1913, a graduate of South Side High School, is associated with his father's business. 4. Fay, born Feb-
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ruary 6, 1915. 5. Clifford, born June 30, 1917. 6. Kenneth, born October 3, 1919. The latter three are students.
Mr. Oldroyd is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Junior Order of United American Mechanics and Elmira Busi- ness Men's Association.
John B. Henry .- Associated with the J. B. Henry & Son Bak- ery, at 507 East Church Street, John B. Henry has been recog- nized as one of Elmira's successful merchants and substantial citizens for more than thirty-five years. He was born at Erfurt, Germany, May 30, 1859, the son of Frederick and Amelia (Bolter- man) Henry.
Frederick Henry and his wife were natives of Germany. He was a cabinet maker by trade and operated a shop in his native city for many years. He died in 1892 and his wife died in 1866. Both are buried in Erfurt, Germany. Mr. Henry had served in the Prussian Army during the Revolutionary War of 1848-49. He and his wife were members of the German Evangelical Church. Their children were: John B., the subject of this sketch. 2. Ern- est, retired, lives at Hamburg, Germany. 3. Mina, who died in 1894, was the wife of William Hampel.
John B. Henry spent his boyhood in Germany and at the age of sixteen years went to sea on an English merchant ship. In 1880 he came to the United States and located at Elmira with the Weyer Brick Company. During 1884-92 he was connected with the Elmira-Horseheads Street Car Company and in the latter year he was employed as a salesman for J. Diehl. Mr. Henry established his present bakery business in January, 1900, and he has continued in the same location. Products of the bakery are of high quality and the firm enjoys an extensive trade.
Mr. Henry married (first) in September, 1883, Amanda Gil- more, a native of Delaware County, New York. She died in 1888 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. To this union were born no children. In October, 1889, Mr. Henry married
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(second) Miss Catherine Kammerer, a native of Graben, Ger- many, born June 10, 1856, the daughter of Jacob and Catherine Kammerer. The former died in 1885 and the latter in 1886. Kath- erine (Kammerer) Henry died October 22, 1929, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry were: 1. Lena Ottilie, born October 15, 1890, married U. J. Fix, lives at Elmira, and has two children, Katherine and Robert. 2. William R. born December 31, 1893, is associated in business with his father in Elmira. He married Miss Anna Maxey, and they have two sons, William and John B., Jr. 3. Louise Karoline, born January 20, 1899. She is employed in the trust department of the Chemung Canal Trust Company, of Elmira. Mr. and Mrs. Henry have an adopted daughter, Florence Amelia, born October 11, 1886. She married William Stevens, and lives in Elmira.
Politically, Mr. Henry is an independent Republican. He was an unsuccessful candidate to the office of supervisor of the city of Elmira on two occasions and was defeated by a very slight margin. He has been a trustee of the German Evangelical Church since 1892 and has been very active in church affairs. He belongs to the Elmira Business Men's Association and former member of Royal Arcanum, Chemung Council No. 208.
Samuel J. Narsh .- The florist business of Samuel J. Narsh, of Elmira, is one of the well patronized business establishments of the city. He is a native of Chemung County, born at Catlin, June 13, 1888, the son of James E. and Catherine (Palmer) Narsh.
James E. Narsh, who died in December, 1931, is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira. Both he and his wife were natives of Catlin, and she now resides at 708 Spaulding Street, Elmira. He was educated in the district schools and until 1910 engaged in dairy farming on 100 acres of land near Catlin. In that year he located in Elmira and after a short time became interested in the building and real estate business. He was an independent Republican and for three terms was supervisor of the Eleventh Ward in Elmira. He held membership in Riverside Methodist
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Church, and belonged to Ivy Lodge, No. 397, F. and A. M. To Mr. and Mrs. James E. Narsh were born the following children: 1. Samuel J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Robert P., married Winifred Morris, lives at 161 Baldwin Street, Elmira. 3. Herbert, married Gladys Hopkins, lives at Raybrook, New York. 4. Nor- man L., married Dora Batterson, lives at Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Samuel J. Narsh obtained his education in the public schools of Catlin and spent his boyhood on his father's farm. For four years he was employed in the Custard & Kistler Laundry in Elmira, and in 1914 became associated in business with his father's gardening interests. After several years the son purchased the business and has since developed it into a florist business exclu- sively. Greenhouses and flower gardens are located at 554 Esty Street. They have over two acres in flowers and over 10,000 square feet of glass.
On November 29, 1917, Mr. Narsh married Miss Addie Stoll, of Pine Valley, New York, born October 23, 1890 the daughter of Henry A. and Lucy (Carpenter) Stoll. They were born in Che- mung and Steuben counties respectively. Mr. Stoll died in 1925 and is buried at Pine Valley, where his widow resides. Mrs. Narsh is a graduate of Horseheads High School and taught school for seven years at Catlin and Wellsburg. A son, Burt S., born March 27, 1921, died July 21, 1930.
Mr. Narsh is a Republican, a member of Riverside Methodist Church, and belongs to Ivy Lodge, No. 397, F. and A. M., and Che- mung County Farm Bureau.
Fred A. Jordan, a Doctor of Optometry in Elmira, with offices at 312 West Third Street, is numbered among the skilled profes- sional men of the city, where he has engaged in practice for thirty years. He was born at Columbia, New Hampshire, April 14, 1872, the son of Hon. Royal Walker and Elizabeth (Bowman) Jordan.
The Jordan family is among the oldest settlers of Columbia, New Hampshire. Benjamin Jordan served with the Continental Army and was among New Hampshire's leading pioneers. Mem-
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bers of this family have taken part in this country's wars and have been leaders in public affairs. Hon. Royal Walker Jordan was born at Columbia, New Hampshire, and during his life time there was interested in general farming. He also had extensive lumber holdings. He was a Republican and for two terms served as a member of the New Hampshire State Legislature. He also was assessor of Columbia for five years. Mr. Jordan died May 2, 1927, and is buried at Columbia. His wife was born at Waterloo, Que- bec, Canada, and died in 1898. Their children were: 1. Ernest R., building contractor, lives at Manchester, New Hampshire. 2. Fred A., the subject of this sketch. 3. Emmett, who died in infancy.
The boyhood of Fred A. Jordan was spent at Columbia, New Hampshire, where he attended the public schools. He is a grad- uate of Colebrook Academy, and Shaw's College, at Portland, Maine. After serving several years in a clerical capacity, he en- tered Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology and Otology at Chicago, from which he received a degree as Doctor of Optometry in 1899. He has also taken graduate work in Optometry at Rochester (New York) Institute. He then was connected with the Standard Optical Company at Geneva, New York, for two years, and in October, 1901, located in Elmira, with offices at 101 East Water Street. From 1917 until 1929 he maintained offices in the Merchants National Bank Building, and has since been established at 312 West Church Street. He is a member of the National Academy of Optometrists and also belongs to the South- ern Tier, New York State, and American Optometrical Asso- ciations.
Doctor Jordan married (first) on October 10, 1905, Miss H. Corretta Owen, a native of Pennsylvania, the daughter of Wil- liam and Lucinda (Thomas) Owen. Both are deceased. H. Cor- retta (Owen) Jordan died in September, 1924, and was survived by two sons: 1. Fred A., Jr., born November 8, 1906, attends the Medical School of the University of Buffalo. 2. Lester E., born February 20, 1910, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, class of 1932, Bachelor of Arts. He is now a dental student in Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Jordan married (second) February 14, 1927, Miss Maude Coe, of Millport, New York, born October 27, 1887, the daughter of Myron and Sarah Sophia Coe. Mr. Coe died in 1921 and Mrs. Coe died in 1897. Both are buried at Millport New York.
Doctor and Mrs. Jordan are members of the First Methodist Church, and he is affiliated with the Ivy Lodge, No. 397, F. and A. M .; Corning Consistory, 32nd degree; Cashmere Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R .; Kiwanis Club, and the Association of Commerce.
Raymond A. Perry .- As vice-president and assistant manager of the Hygeia Refrigerating and Ice Cream Company, Raymond A. Perry is one of Elmira's most prominent and successful young business men. He was born at Dundee, Yates County, October 22, 1895, the son of Darius R. and Emma L. (Arnold) Perry.
Darius R. Perry, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was a miller by trade and throughout his life resided at Dun- dee. He died there in 1916. Mr. Perry was a Democrat, a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Grand Army of the Republic. His wife resides in Elmira. There were three chil- dren in the Perry family: 1. Mary, deceased. 2. Mabel P., mar- ried J. Raymond Shoemaker, lives at Elmira. 3. Raymond A., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Dundee High School, Raymond A. Perry attended Cornell University, from which he received a degree of Bachelor of Science in 1918. The following three years were spent in graduate work in dairy chemistry and bacteriology at the university, and instructor in the Dairy Department. In 1921 he became identified with the Hygeia Company of Elmira as manager of their ice cream plant. When the business was reor- ganized in 1928 Mr. Perry became vice-president and assistant manager of the new corporation. He has also been secretary and treasurer of the Elmira Hygeia Ice Company since 1930. Mr. Perry was president of the New York State Ice Cream Manufac- turers Association during 1929, and also holds membership in the National Association.
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On July 7, 1917, Mr. Perry married Miss Caroline Rapalee, of Dundee, the daughter of John C. and Hester (Hamilton) Rapa- lee. They are natives of Dundee. Mr. Rapalee died in 1913. To Mr. and Mrs. Perry have been born three children: 1. John D., born January 16, 1921. 2. Richard Arnold, born August 15, 1922. 3. Lucinda Jane, born May 14, 1927. Mrs. Perry is a graduate of Dundee High School and Oswego Normal School. Before her marriage she was a teacher in the Ithaca schools for five years.
Politically, Mr. Perry is a Republican, and he is serving as a member of the Elmira Board of Education. He and his family are active members of Park Congregational Church, and he be- longs to the Elmira Country Club, and Association of Commerce. While a student at Cornell University he also held membership in the Savage Club and Alpha Zeta fraternity.
R. W. Sailor .- As president and treasurer of the Cornell Alumni News Publishing Corporation, R. W. Sailor ranks among the representative business men of Ithaca. He was born at Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania, November 10, 1884, the son of Samuel and Sarah (Jones) Sailor.
Samuel Sailor, who died in 1925, was a native of Philadelphia. He became manager of the Philadelphia store of Heywood Broth- ers & Wakefield Company until 1897, at which time he was trans- ferred to Chicago, Illinois, as sales manager and vice-president of the company. He died there in 1925. His widow was born in Philadelphia and lives at Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Mr. Sailor was a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Chicago Athletic Club. He was a director of the Y. M. C. A. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sailor: 1. David Jones, who died in 1882. 2. Horace P., lives at Chicago, a graduate of Cornell University, class of 1906. 3. R. W., the subject of this sketch. 4. Miriam, who died in 1888. 5. Helen, married R. R. Caskey, lives at Signal Mountain, Tennessee. 6. Gertrude, who died in 1894. 7. Charles M., lives at Chicago, where he is identified with Heywood Bros. &
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Wakefield Company. He is a member of the class of 1916, Cornell University.
R. W. Sailor left Philadelphia with his parents when twelve years of age and completed his schooling in Chicago. After his graduation from John Marshall High School in 1902 he entered Cornell University, from which he received the degree of Bach- elor of Arts in 1907. Mr. Sailor then spent a year in graduate study in Germany at the University of Wuertzburg. Upon his return to this country he located in Chicago with Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Company, widely known manufacturers of chairs, wicker furniture, and baby carriages. Mr. Sailor came to Ithaca in 1916 as editor in chief of the Cornell Alumni News and has since served in that capacity. In 1921 he organized the Cornell Publication Printing Company, and at that time took over the plant of the Cayuga Press, formerly owned by the Ithaca Journal- News. He has continued as manager of the Cayuga Press. Mr. Sailor was the founder of the Cornell Alumni News Publishing Corporation in 1926. It is capitalized at $125,000. At this time the business of the Cornell Publication Printing Company, Cay- uga Press, and Cornell Alumni News were merged with the new corporation, with Mr. Sailor as president and treasurer.
In 1909 Mr. Sailor married Miss Queenie N. Horton, of Brew- ster, New York, the daughter of George William and Isabel Wil- son (Kane) Horton. Mr. Horton, who died in 1931, was co-founder of the Dairymen's League. He also was identified with Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Company, until 1916, at which time he located in Ithaca. His wife was born in New York City and died in 1932. Both are buried in Ithaca. Mr. Horton was a Democrat, a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church, and Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Sailor were born three children: 1. Isabel Horton, born in 1912, died in 1913. 2. Robert W., Jr., born in 1919. 3. Jane Bay- more, born in 1929, died in infancy.
Mrs. Sailor is president of the Federation of Women's Clubs of Cornell University, and holds membership in Kappa Alpha Theta and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. She is a graduate of Cornell University, class of 1909, and was president of the Wom- en's Self-Government Association during 1908-09.
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Politically, Mr. Sailor is a Republican. He is a member of the Congregational Church and has the following club affiliations: Rotary Club, president during 1925-26; Beta Theta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, and Sigma Xi fraternities; Sphinx Society, of which he was president from 1916 until 1925; Cornell Clubs of Ithaca, New York City and Philadelphia; Savage Club of Ithaca; Ithaca Coun- try Club; Chamber of Commerce; and editor of American Alumni Council since 1921. He has also been president of the Intercol- legiate Alumni Extension Service, and serves as chairman of the reunion committee for the class of 1907.
O. E. Wasser, who has been identified with the Associated Gas and Electric System for almost thirty years, and since 1926 has served as controller, was born near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jan- uary 28, 1884, the son of S. A. and Emma (Unangst) Wasser.
O. E. Wasser spent his boyhood at Hellertown and Bethlehem, and is a graduate of Bethlehem Business College. He had been employed in the silk mills at the age of twelve years, and obtained most of his schooling in evening sessions. He went to Philadel- phia as a stenographer in 1902 and after five years became a postal employe at Washington, D. C. He later became identified with the Associated Gas and Electric System. Through steady advance- ment in the company ranks he was elected assistant treasurer of the corporation in 1922 and assumed his present duties as con- troller in 1926.
In 1905 Mr. Wasser married Miss Ethel N. Wilson, of Bridge- ton, New Jersey, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Vannaman) Wilson. The former died in 1930 and the latter in 1892. To Mr. and Mrs. Wasser have been born four children: 1. Eleanor F., married Charles Wack, and they have two children: 2. Dorothy R., a graduate of Ithaca High School and Cortland Normal School, now a teacher. 3-4. Sydney S. and Rodney S., twins. They attend Ithaca Junior High School.
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