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B. Frank Osborne, son of Roderick, was born in Farmersville in 1841, November 24, 1861, he enlisted in Co. D, 64th N. Y., and was orderly sergeant of the company. He was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville, was engaged in 13 battles and was honorably discharged in November 1864. He is a member of Stephen T. Bartle Post, No. 183 G. A. R of Cuba. After the war he returned to his native town, and was engaged in cheese manufacturing for 20 years. He married Jennie, daughter of Clark Giles, and has one daughter, Lena.
William J. Penny. John Penny was born in Cooperstown, N. Y., Nov. 13, 1802. He mar- ried Delaney Gavelock of Mohawk, N. Y., whose grandfather was killed by the Indians. Her father was a Revolutionary soldier and was also, with three sons, in the War of 1812. Mr. Penny made his home in Ithaca where he owned and conducted a cotton factory. In 1836 he moved to Alfred, purchased a farm and was a prominent and respected citizen. Politically he was Democrat and held the office of coroner and supervisor in 1847, '48, '49, '50. They had six children, Charles W., Mary C., William J., Hannah A., Huldah M. and John A. He subse- quently moved to Ward where his wife died in 1861. In 1863 he married Fanny Atwater of Ludlowville, N. Y. They had two children, Delaney and Alice. He died in Belmont in 1867,
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They were members of the M. E. Church. William J. Penny, son of John Penny, was born in Ithaca, 1834, his childhood days were passed in Alfred and he was educated at Alfred University, He was a clerk for some years in a store, and in 1858 engaged in the mercantile business in Belmont, was interested with C. S. Whitney and also J. H. Browning. He sold out in 1867, and in 1868 went to Cuba and was in partnership with John Thomson until 1873 when he pur- chased his interest and conducted the business until 1883. In 1878 he commenced oil produc- ing in company with C. M. Colwell, and later under the firm name of Coleman, Penny & Bayne of Bradford, Pa., and has also been quite extensively interested in opening up the Andover oil and gas field. Mr. Penny married in 1875 Mina A. Wilson. They have one daughter, Flor- ence Adaline. The family are members of the Episcopal church.
Warren Oramel Phelps, son of Oliver and Emily (Follett) Phelps, was born at Hector, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1845. He enlisted in 1864, and, after his discharge in 1865, came to Cuba and en- gaged in tanning until 1883 when he began the erection of the flouringmill near the W. N. Y. & P. R. R. In 1884 a partnership was formed with F. B. Sibley as Phelps & Sibley, which as- sumed the ownership of the flouringmill property. Mr. Phelps married July 12, 1869, Louisa A., daughter of Morris and Amanda Brown, of Hinsdale, N. Y. Their children are Helen L. and Florence E. Mr. Phelps has been trustee of Cuba village eight years.
John Mortimer Powers was born in Nelson, Madison county, March 21, 1823, son of John and Mercy (Webster) Powers, who came to North Cuba with their children in 1828, purchasing a farm of Stephen Smith. William Powers, father of John, came to North Cuba about 1835 and lived with his son until his death in 1836. John Powers was justice of the peace four years and served as county superintendent of the poor. He was married in 1818 and died Feb. 3, 1857. Both as a Whig and a Republican he was prominent in town affairs. His chil- dren were Helen J., John M. and Amelia, none now living but John M. Mrs. Mercy Powers' parents came to Cuba May 17, 1831. Her father died Nov. 13, 1838, her mother Sept. 16, 1843. John M. Powers attended Alfred Academy and Albany State Normal School and taught school four terms and then became a farmer. He was town superintendent of schools one term. He married Aug. 31, 1847, Adelia Maria, daughter of Ammi and Mary (Pratt) Carrier. Their only child, Ivan, was a graduate of Rochester University in 1872, and admitted to practice as a lawyer June 11, 1875, and was city attorney of Rochester in 1886-7. He married Ella L, Dayton Aug. 28, 1884 at Cuba. She died Aug. 7, 1887 at Rochester. They had one child. Ernestine Adelia Powers, born July 29, 1886 at Rochester.
William Farnsworth Robie, son of Levi and Annie (Perkins) Robie, was born in Bath, Steuben county, June II, 1862, and was educated at the Haverling Union School. His father was a drygoods merchant at Bath. W. F. Robie learned the jeweler's trade at Bath and went to Prospect, Ohio, in 1866, and engaged in the jewelry business. To this he later added the sale of clothing, conducting trade there until October, 1891. In November, 1890, he came to Cuba and opened a jewelry, clothing and "gent's furnishing " store which he now conducts at " The Odd," No. 5 East Main street. He does watchmaking and repairing, and carries a fine line of hats, trunks, satchels, etc. Mr. Robie married Jan. 28, 1886, Julia E., daughter of A. M. and Mary B. Withington of Springwater, Livingston county.
Joseph Shearer, a native of Herkimer county, came to Scio in 1853 and settled on Knight's Creek. He married Patience Curtis. They had 8 children. Mr. Shearer died in 1893. His wife died Feb. 2, 1896. Benson H., son of Joseph, was born Nov. 10, 1852. He married Elizabeth Geer and had 2 children, Arthur (who, when 10 years old, died under the influence of chloroform admistered after his foot was crushed by the cars), and Bertha. Mr. Shearer has been a farmer and since 1881 a contractor and builder, and employs several men. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 691 of Cuba, and Star Tent, No. 12, K. O. T. M.
Frank Burbank Sibley, son of Freeman L. and Lucia (Morgan) Sibley, was born in Cuba, Feb. 24, 1845. The Morgan family are among the early ones of America and emigrated from Wales and arrived in Boston in April, 1636. James Morgan was made a freeman in Roxbury, Mass., in 1643. Members of the family have stood high in state and national councils, having fillled the offices of governor and United States senator, and have been among the successful financiers of the country. The Sibleys were also here early. John Sibley of Hertfordshire, England, settled in Salem in 1619 and was a member of the general court of Massachusetts. Isaac Sibley of Massachusetts, grandfather of F. B. Sibley, was a descendant in the fifth gener- ation from John, the emigrant. Frank B. Sibley was educated at the public schools and Alfred University. He married, Dec. 21, 1881, Margaret Gillies of Angelica. Their children are Jessie Gillies Sibley born March 31, 1883, and Walter Frank Sibley born Jan. 12, 1887. Mr. Sibley has been associated with W. O. Phelps in the milling business since May, 1884. He is con- versant in town affairs, and a leader in the commercial, social and reform activities of the town and village.
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Russell Smith, only child attaining maturity of Stephen Smith, born July 10, 1830, succeeded to the mercantile, manufacturing and other businesses of his father. The buildings connected with these industries were scattered along for some distance on the northeast corner of Main and Genesee streets, back of East Main street as now indicated. The ashery occupied the site of the present Smith Block on Genesee street. He inherited many of his father's characteristics, built the mansion now occupied by Mrs. Smith, and the inception and building of the Cuba Fair Grounds were due to him, and this was his last work. He died, a victim to his devotion to business, Oct. 31, 1869. He married June 17, 1851, Julia Anna, daughter of Rev. Jefferson Wynkoop. Their sons were Addison W. and Charles S.
Henry Stevens, from Steuben county, came to Cuba not far from 1824, was a charter mem- ber and first junior warden of the masonic lodge organized in 1825 and a charter member and the first master of the same lodge under its reorganization in 1853, and was connected with much business of importance in the little community. William Philander Stevens, son of Henry and Laura Farwell (Baird) Stevens, was born at Painted Post, Aug. 10, 1820. Coming as a child to Cuba he has never known any other home. In the little district school he acquired the requisites for a successful business life, and in the home circle those qualities of moral strength and considerate justice that have marked his long life of usefulness. He has been one of Cuba's best business men, and his time, his money and his activity has been given to the building up of her industries and useful organizations. In 1844 he engaged in tanning and conducted this business for about 35 years. He was appointed " fire warden " at the first corporation meeting of the village in 1850 and was " chief" of the first fire department of Cuba organized in 1867. He was also in 1850 one of the trustees of the Cuba cemetery, and in 1870 a charter member of Valley Point Lodge of Odd Fellows. He was long a director of the Cuba National Bank, its vice president 6 years and its president for 712 years. He has been a generous supporter of the Episcopal church, a vestryman of Christ church, and one of the committee in charge of the erection of its beautiful edifice. He is passing the twilight of life in one of the historic man- sions of the village, surrounded by many friends and cared for by a son and daughter. " His daughter was asked if she would give any one brief item regarding her father. She replied at once : ' He is the best father the Lord ever made,' which answer we think is sufficient in itself, and nothing need be added to such a tribute.'
John Straight, son of Matthew, was born in Chenango county in 1829. When he was 4 years old his father came to New Hudson and purchased a farm where he resided until his death. John married Harriet Higbie and settled in Lyndon, where he purchased a farm and was engaged in agriculture. He was once elected constable, and I term overseer of the poor and justice of the peace 4 terms in Lyndon and twice justice of sessions. In 1885 he moved to Cuba and has been elected justice of the peace 2 terms.
George Harrison Swift, son of Calvin, was born in New Hudson, Aug. 5, 1840. In 1867 he engaged in the grocery business with his brother Simon P. as Swift Brothers. The firm was dissolved in a year and G. H. Swift continued in trade alone for some years. He was under sheriff for 3 years, was appointed postmaster in 1885, held the office nearly 4 years. After some changes in location, in 1892, he with his partner, M. V. Lyman, as Swift & Lyman, removed to Cuba and carried on a wholesale trade in confectionery, fruit, cigars, etc. Mr. Swift was elected sheriff of the county in 1894, and is now in office. Mr. Swift was a member of the Cuba Board of Education 12 years, village trustee 9 years, secretary of the Valley Point Agricultural Society 17 years and vice president one year, W. M. of Cuba Lodge, No. 306, F. & A. M., 6 years, D. D. G. M. of the 23d Masonic district two terms, captain of host and member of council of Valley Point, Chapter No. 232, and has been H. P. and a member and officer of St. John's Command- ery, No. 24 of Olean.
Harlan Josiah Swift, son of Calvin and Sevilla (Ault) Swift was born in New Hudson, Oct. 2, 1843. His father was son of Wyatt, grandson of Jeriah and Waitabell (Lyon) Swift. Jeriah was wounded at the battle of Bunker Hill and died. The Swifts descended from Wm, Swift, who landed in Boston, from England, in 1663 or 1664, and in 1667 bought a farm in Massachu- setts which is now in the family. When Harlan J. was 4 years old, the family removed to Cuba. He attended the common school, Rushford Academy, the State Normal school at Albany, and Alfred University, and taught school. In May, 1863, he enlisted and was detailed as a clerk, and later mustered in as commissary sergeant of Co. H, 2d N. Y. Mounted Rifles. He soon was made 2d lieutenant, was acting adjutant during the campaigns of 1864 and 1865, also com- manded his company and parts of Co.s B. and M. Promotions were repeatedly offered him, which would take him from the men he went in with, but he refused to accept choosing rather to keep his word to his comrades. His regiment was in the battles of the Wilderness, Spott- sylvania, North Anna, Pamunky, Tolopotomy, the other historic actions of the Peninsular, and the siege of Petersburg. June 18, 1864, his regiment by a charge obtained possession of the " Knoll," thus enabling the union forces to dig the famous mine which was exploded July 3.
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1864. He was in the midst of the fight, on both days, and also in every action in which his reg- iment engaged. His company never went into a fight except under his lead. In September, 1865, he was mustered out, and returning to Cuba, studied law with N. P. and E. D Loveridge, was admitted to the bar in November, 1866, and soon after formed a partnership with E. D. Loveridge, as Loveridge & Swift, which continued till he was appointed county judge, taking the oath of office Oct. 12, 1882. Soon after he located as an attorney in Buffalo, his present res- idence. In 1869 he married Martha A. Higgins of Rushford, who died Sept. 7, 1891. Parton, his only surviving child, is at Cornell University. Mr. Swift has been connected with many im- portant cases, notably the Hendryx murder trial in our county, is a powerful advocate, and a thoroughly equipped and successful lawyer.
John Thompson came from the south of Scotland in 1832 and settled on a farm three miles south of Cuba village. He had married in Scotland Margaret, daughter of George Murray. Their children were John, Jane (died 1853), James, Robert, Margaret (died 1889) and David. He was active in educational matters and was school trustee. He died Jan. 27, 1874, his wife July 5, 1865. John Thompson born in Cuba Feb. 4, 1833, when 17 went to the village to learn the carpenter and joiner's trade with S. K. Cutter, with whom he remained eight years, then after 3 years passed on a farm he has ever made his home in the village. Soon after learning his trade he went to Meadville, Pa., to work on the A. & G. W. R. R. and from there to Canada to work on the Ft. Erie & Niagara R. R. Returning to Cuba he again worked 8 years with Mr. Cutter, and for 2 years was state carpenter on the Genesee Valley canal, and later, for 3 years was master carpenter of the Mt. Morris & Essex (N. J.) R. R. He then formed a partnership with Mr. Cutter in Cuba as Cutter & Thompson. Among the build- ings put up by him are the Universalist church, the Cuba National Bank block, some of the finer residences, the engine house and the St. James Hotel (rebuilt). After this firm was dis- solved Mr. Thompson was for I year carpenter on the Erie railway, and in 1881 was made foreman carpenter, and in 1889 master carpenter of the Western Division. He married Nov. 17, 1859, Amelia, daughter of Jabez and Lola (Benedict) Ashley of Cuba. Their children are, Ella J. (married L. T. Howard), Ellena (married A. Warner of Toledo, Ohio), Frederick G., a teacher of penmanship, Lola M., a music teacher, Clarence R., Nina, born Sept. 23, 1871, died Jan. 9, 1874, Harry and Arthur. Mr. Thompson is a Republican.
David Thompson, youngest child of John the emigrant, was born June 4, 1845, and at- tained maturity on the farm. In 1872 he went into the meat business at Cuba. In 1877 he took charge of the state scow on the Genesee Valley canal, and in 1882 became a carpenter on the Erie railway. In 1886 he opened a wholesale and retail meat-market in the village which he still conducts. Mr. Thompson is a Democrat, an Odd Fellow, and was excise commissioner 2 years. He married Jan. 17, 1871, Ammadelle, daughter of William and Lois German of Clarksville. Children, Lilian, George and Florence. David German, father of William, came early with his family to Cuba, and about 1845, William removed to Clarksville, his present home. He married Lois Ann Hickox Nov. 12, 1843.
Hon. Addison Smith Thompson, son of James R. and Sally Ann (Fargo) Thompson, was born March 6, 1843, in New Hudson, whither his father came in 1838 from Lexington, Greene county. James R. was a farmer and for some time was town supervisor of Lyndon, Cattarau- gus county. His children by his first marriage were Addison S., John E. (died in the army in 1862), David and Frank (dec.). His second wife was Mrs. Mary Ann (Higby) Frary; their children were, Estella, Frank, Charles, Adella and Adellia (dec.). Addison S. Thompson en- listed in August, 1861, in Co. E, 5th N. Y. Cav., and served until July 19, 1865, re-enlisting in the meantime as a veteran. He was taken prisoner twice and rose from the ranks to second lieutenant. Returning to New Hudson Mr. Thompson engaged in cheese making, building two factories in that town, selling one in 1880 and the other in 1889. He also lived in Cattaraugus county 3 years. He came to Cuba in December, 1890, and began making cheese in present factory. In 1889 he was elected to the assembly and re-elected in 1890, serving his constitu- ents loyally and faithfully. Mr. Thompson served on the committee on agriculture, on military affairs, and on trades and manufactures, and was chairman of the committee on charitable and religious societies. In 1885-6 he was town supervisor of New Hudson. June 21, 1863, Mr. Thompson married Eunice, daughter of Alexander and Lucenia (Markham) McKaigue of Lyn- don, Cattaraugus county, and their children are Robert I., A. Emmett, John B. and Mary F. (died in April, 1891). Mr. Thompson is a member and now past commander of Stephen T. Bartle Post, No. 183, G. A. R. of Cuba. His great uncle, James Thompson, served in the War of 1812 as did also his mother's father, David Fargo.
Orlando Jordon Warren, son of John Griswold and Amelia (Powers) Warren, was born July 20, 1854, on Jackson Hill in Cuba. John G. Warren, son of Dura, removed from Cuba to Indiana in 1875. His children by his first wife were Leslie, John, Orlando J. and Amelia. His second wife's children were George, Fred, Floddie and Frank. Orlando J. Warren attended
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Cuba Union School and was a farmer until 1869, when, until 1875, he was engaged on the Canada Southern railroad. He then returned to Cuba and with George Amsden and William Campbell commenced cheese manufacturing. Later he purchased their interest and has since conducted the business alone. His product is about 200,000 pounds annually, and he uses the milk of 500 cows. His factory system is on the co-operative principle. Mr. Warren married Frances E., daughter of Roger and Celestia Crandall of Little Genesee, Sept. 25, 1876. Their children are William and Helen.
Dallas Benjamin Whipple, D. D. S., son of Benjamin and Pamelia [Marsh] Whipple, was born in New Hudson Oct. 11, 1844, where Benjamin Whipple settled in 1830 and died Aug. 3, 1889. His children were Harriet (Mrs. Hiram Gleason of Belfast), Dr. Prescott of Chicago, Mary L. (died in Flint, Mich., in 1847, leaving 2 sons), Dr. Otis of Olean, Dallas B., Royal (a farmer on the New Hudson homestead) and Dr. Gardner of Cuba. D. B. Whipple practiced dentistry in Cuba and Olean, and in 1877 became an oil operator on Kendall Creek. Pa., and founded Dallas City. In 1881 he operated in Richburg and later in Clarksville. In 1882 he purchased a farm in the village which he stocked with that famous herd of Holstein-Friesian cattle, known as " The family of Pietertje 2d," (see another page). Mr. Whipple then began breeding American trotting horses and was the first man in the county to own a Hambletonian stallion. In 1891 he sold the stallion, " Egthorne," whose record was 2.1212, and now owns some of his progeny. (This is the fastest stallion record in the state.) Mr. Whipple possesses the true instincts of a breeder. He has filled all the " chairs " in his Odd Fellows lodge and is a Freemason. He has been village trustee, president of Valley Point Agricultural and Mechan- ical Society for two years, vice president of the Western New York Agricultural Society and vice president of the Elmira Exposition. He was the organizer of the " D. B. Whipple Protec- tives " fire company of Cuba. Mr. Whipple married Oct. 24, 1865, Eliza J., daughter of Abra- ham L. and Olive (Randolph) Flinn. Children, George D., born March 10, 1868, and Maud E., born Sept. 30, 1874. Through her mother Mrs. Whipple is a lineal descendant of John Ran- dolph of Virginia.
Abram M. Young, son of William and Ruth (Knapp) Young, was born in New York City April 6, 1827, and when 23 years old went to Buffalo where until 1873 he was a merchant tailor. He then removed to Hume and was in the same business with Hammond, Marvin & Minard. In 1883 Mr. Young opened a branch shop in Cuba, 2 years later disposed of the busi- ness in Hume and settled in Cuba village. Besides his merchant tailoring he carried a complete line of men's furnishings. In February, 1891, he formed a partnership with Lawson Paul as A. M. Young & Co. In May, 1848, he married Cornelia, daughter of Charles M. Wright of Peeks- kill, N. Y. Children : Sarah E., Frances E., Otis F. (dec.), Charles H., Alice R. (Mrs. George Clark of Cuba), Ida E., and William F. of Peora, Ill. (an adopted son.) William Young came to Hume with his son, Abram M., and died in July, 1880, in Caneadea at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Catharine P. Ogden. Mr. Young is an Odd Fellow and a strong Republican.
Hon. Calvin T. Chamberlain was born in Maine Dec. 5, 1793, the son of Benjamin Cham- berlain, a distinguished soldier of the continental army of the Revolution. In 1800 Benjamin with his six sons came to the Genesee country and later made their home in Belfast. In 1816 Calvin settled in the wilderness at Cuba village, where but a handful of people had homes, and from that time to his death, June 27, 1878, was perhaps more prominently identified with its growth and prosperity than any other man. He built the first store in the village and had part in most of the many enterprises established in the town. Farming, lumbering, manufacturing of various kinds, banking, milling, building and promoting public works, all largely engaged his attention. He was a giant in force and in intellect and carried all of his numerous undertak- ings to success by the power of his invincible energy and rare business sagacity. A stalwart Democrat, he represented his county and district in the legislature by flattering votes of the people. He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1846, and for some years brig- adier general of militia. He ranked high in Masonry, belonged to the order 62 years, and was, at his death, the oldest Freemason in Western New York. He was long a communicant and a benefactor of the Episcopal church of Cuba whose church edifice was largely built by his gene- rosity, and its senior warden from the establishment of the parish. He married first Betsey Moore, second Sarah (Russell) Waters. By the second wife he had six children,
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
WILLIAM HENRY BARTHOLOMEW.
William Henry Bartholomew, son of Joel and Huldah (Lyman) Bartholo- mew of Connecticut, was born at Pompey, Onondaga county, Feb. 13, 1832, and died suddenly at Little Valley, Sept. 1, 1892. When 16 years old he commenced working at marble cutting in Fayetteville and continued for some years. In 1857, with his brother, Alonzo C., he came to Cuba and es- tablished the Cuba Marble and Granite Works. This partnership continued for ten years, when A. C. Bartholomew removed to Titusville where he died in 1877. W. H. Bartholomew remained in the business in Cuba and was well and extensively known over a wide area for the excellence of his work and his probity. Several times fire destroyed his property, but always those with whom he had dealings promptly came to his assistance proving their confidence in his honesty and integrity. He was a prominent Free-mason, was master of Cuba Lodge and High Priest of Valley Point Chapter. We here quote from the memorial prepared by the brethren on the occasion of his death. "He served faithfully and well in the position of High Priest of Valley Point Chapter, No. 232, R. A. M. from Jan. 1, 1871, to Jan. 1, 1874, and from Jan. 1, 1876, toJan. 1, 1879, and filled almost every office in the chapter with zeal and fidelity. We miss his presence and his ever willing labors in behalf of the order, and his companionship as a friend and fellow citizen. His integrity and up- rightness were adornments to the order and his associates." The Ancient Order of United Workmen also recognized in his death " the loss of a worthy member and the community a good citizen." The Rushford Cemetery Asso- ciation thus expresses itself: "Whereas, Mr. Bartholomew had at divers times and in a substantial manner expressed his interest in and apprecia- tion of this association in beautifying their cemetery grounds, especially in his gift to the association of the beautiful arch now erected over the en- trance walk of said grounds, this meeting desires to place on record its ap- preciation of his worth and kindly assistance and its expression of its sor- row for his loss." Mr. Bartholomew was active in all pertaining to the progress and welfare of the community, and his townsmen honored him with offices of trust and responsibility, among them those of village trustee and assessor. He was warmhearted and generous and his help was freely given to those in need, and his memory will live long in the hearts of the many who knew and loved him. His generosity and warm feeling for those who needed assistance are well known and he has in the hearts of many a monument more durable and more beautiful than even those which his own talent and industry have placed in the many cemeteries of this region. He has left behind a clean record, and a tender memory with all who knew him. He married Oct. 29, 1872, Eloise O., daughter of Philo and Ruth Roberts, of Cuba who survives him. She was an estimable helpmeet and fully devoted to her husband and in accord with his numerous acts of charity.
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