Commemorative biographical record of Dutchess County, New York, Part 143

Author: J.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1897
Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1354

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Mrs. Bartow, a most excellent lady, was born in the house which is still her home, and is the only child of Abraham and Betsey (Delavan) Brinckerhoff, the former born on the farm in the town of East Fishkill (where his daughter now resides), October 6, 1798, and the latter at North Salem, Westchester Co .. N. Y., January 11, 1799. The Brincker- hoff family is of Holland origin, and was founded in America in 1638. The first to lo- cate here was Joris Dericksen Brinckerhoff,

who married Susanah Dubbles, and from him in direct line to the father of Mrs. Bartow were Abraham Jorisen (married to Altia Stryker), Derick (married to Altia Cowenhoven), Abra- ham (married to Femmetia Remsen), John A. (married to Elizabeth Brinckerhoff), and Derick (who married Margaret Brett). The Delavan family was of French extraction, and Mrs. Bartow's maternal grandfather, John Delavan, was born February 11, 1744, and became a prominent farmer of Westchester county. He married Martha Keeler, whose birth occurred at Ridgefield, Conn., August 28, 1757, and they became the parents of five children, as follows: Jane, born in 1789, died in 1865; Chauncy, born in 1790, died in 1863; Benja- min, born in 1792, died in 1827; Catherine, born in 1797, died in 1867; and Betsey, the mother of Mrs. Bartow, was the youngest. The father of these children dicd January 8, 1834, the mother on March 10, 1843. After their marriage, Abraham Brinckerhoff and his wife located upon the farm where Mrs. Bar- tow yet lives, and there the former died Jan- uary 5, 1874, and the latter on September 29, 1878. They were prominent members of the community, and had the respect of all who knew them. In early life Mr. Brinckerhoff was a Democrat, but later supported the Re- publican party.

H IRAM CLARK (deceased). The family name of the subject of this sketch has long been held in high esteem in Dutchess county, and he proved himself to be a worthy representative, displaying in a high degree the keen business judgment and high sense of honor which have characterized the race. Re- motely he was of English descent, the head of the American branch being Thomas Clark, who was one of the "Mayflower " pilgrims. The first of the family to come to Dutchess county was our subject's grandfather, Ezra Clark, an energetic, thrifty and prosperous farmer, who was born at Plainfield, Conn., in 1748. He came to Dutchess county about 1795, and his first purchase was a farm of 200 acres, adjoining what is now our subject's es- tate, he later buying the farm now owned by Leonard Barton, where he passed his later years, and died in 1834. He was married in Connecticut to Mary Douglas, who died in 1837. They had ten children: Donglas ; Moses; Ezra; Elijah, a farmer in Amenia; Sarah, who

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married Samuel Brown; Lidia, who married Jeremiah Conklin; Patty (Mrs. Conklin); Aphia, married to George Brown; and Olive, married to Jacob Dakin.

The two elder sons remained in the town of Northeast, and became prominent in local affairs-business, political and social. Doug- las Clark, our subject's father, was born in Plainfield, Conn., July 12, 1774, but spent the greater part of his life on the present Clark farm, near Millerton, Dutchess county, con- sisting of 400 acres, which he purchased in 1816 from a Mr. Spencer, for whom Spencer's Corners was named. He owned two other estates also, comprising in all about Soo acres. He possessed rare business judgment, and was greatly esteemed throughout the community, being often called upon to assist in the settle- ment of estates. In 1829, 1830 and IS31 he was supervisor, and for a number of years was commissioner of highways and justice of the peace. He was twice married, (first) to Sarah Collins, and (second) to Elizabeth Wiggins, a lady of English descent, daughter of Arthur and Mary Wiggins, of the town of Northeast. He had eight children, as follows: Of the first family were-Olive, born in 1797, who died at the age of twenty-seven; Sarah (Mrs. Alex. Trowbridge), born in 1798; Perry, born in 1800; Harry, born in 1808; Emeline (Mrs. B. H. Wheeler, of Amenia), born in 1816; and Caroline (Mrs. Caleb Barrett), born in 18 -. The second family were: Hiram, born Junc 1, 1824; and Douglas, born in February, 1832.

Hiram Clark succeeded at his father's death to a portion of the estate, and followed farm- ing. He was a well-informed man, having re- ceived a good English education in his boyhood at Amenia Seminary and at Kinderhook, to which he constantly added by reading and ob- servation. An able and entertaining business man, in the management of his farm he was thoroughly successful. He made many im- provements, remodeling the house, which was built about 1829, the lumber being brought from Albany. It is now one of the finest farm houses in the town. He 'was engaged for some years in the breeding of fine horses. Among other business enterprises in which he was interested was the founding of the Miller- ton National Bank, in which he was one of the original stockholders. Although he took a keen interest in public affairs, and was an ardent Republican in politics, he never sought or held office, being quite content to use his influence

quietly. He was an earnest Christian, and a regular attendant at the Congregational Church, but later became an adherent of the Presbyterian Church, and often held official positions in those societies. On November 17, 1847, he married Mary Richter, daughter of John W. and Hannah (Harris) Richter, well- known farming people of near Pine Plains. Four children were born to them: Henry, June 28, 1850; John W., December 17, 1854; and two who died in infancy. The father was called from earth December 6, 1890; the mother still resides on the old homestead.

The two surviving sons of this estimable couple inherited the old farm of 400 acres first acquired by their grandfather, where they now conduct an extensive dairy business. They are successful managers, and hold a prominent place among the younger men of their town. HENRY CLARK was educated at Amenia Semi- nary and at New Marlboro, Mass. He is a Democrat in politics, was assessor from 1890 to 1893, and for two years past he has been a director of the Millerton National Bank. On January 11, 1882, JOHN W. CLARK was married to Harriet J. Weed, of Torrington, Conn., and has one daughter, Harriet Emma Clark.

W ILLIAM H. DIAMOND, the well- known proprietor of the Beverick Bottling Vaults, at the corner of Main and Clover streets, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, is one of the most enterprising business men of that city.

His family is of Irish origin, the old home of his ancestors being located at Belfast, where his grandfather, James D. Diamond, followed the trade of a mason. He had five sons, all of whom came to America. John died in Dutchess county; Hugh was our sub- ject's father; Charles H. was a saloon keeper in Poughkeepsie, and was noted for his gener- osity; Patrick, a ship builder by trade, enlisted in the army during the Civil war, and rose to the rank of acting major; William was a la- boring man; James enlisted in the army in 1863, and was one of the "missing."

Hugh Diamond came to Poughkeepsie in 1849, and engaged in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes at the corner of Dutchess avenue and Albany street, gaining the reputa- tion of being an excellent workman and good business manager. Although he was not lib- erally educated, he had good natural ability

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and sound judgment, and was highly esteemed. In his later years he went into the wholesale ale business, in which he was engaged at the time of his death, which occurred in 1875. A Democrat in principle, he was interested in the success of the party, but was no politician. He was one of the earliest members of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and for some years was captain of two military companies of the city-the Poughkeepsie Grenadiers and the Jackson Republican Guards. In 1859 he mar- ried Miss Jane Reynolds, daughter of Thomas Reynolds, a native of Kilrea, County Derry, Ireland, and had seven children: James (de- ceased); William Henry, our subject; Margaret Ellen, who is at home; James, a resident of Poughkeepsie; Sarah Jane (deceased); Mary Jane (deceased); and Sarah, an invalid, at home. Three of the family died before reach- ing adult age.

WV. H. Diamond was born October 24, 1852, at No. 45 Dutchess avenue, Pough- keepsie, and was educated in that city, attend- ing St. Peter's parochial school in Mill street, from the age of seven years until he was thir- teen, when he entered the public school at the corner of Mill and Bridge streets, against the strenuous opposition of the priest and the fam- ily, with the exception of his father. Notwith- standing threats and hindrances, he prevailed, and attended there for about three years. At fifteen he began to learn the trade of brick- layer and plasterer with William Harlow, of Poughkeepsie, who was then building the print works at Haverstraw. So capable was the young apprentice that he was soon made time- keeper and paymaster, having at times 150 bricklayers, and from seventy-five to one hun- dred other laborers to keep accounts for, and handling hundreds of thousands of dollars without the loss of a cent. Later he went to New York City with his employer, and worked on the post office, the Jefferson market police station, the Garner warehouse at the corner of Jay and Hudson streets, and other large build- ings. After three or four years there he re- turned to Poughkeepsie, and worked on the asylum for William Sayer. In 1881 he started in the business of wholesaling ale, handling the goods of T. D. Coleman, of Albany, and Ken- nedy & Murphy, of Troy. On April 1, 1884, he rented the property at the corner of Main and Clover streets, and established his pres- ent business, which includes the bottling of lager beer and a wholesale business in ale. He 50

has built up a large trade, one of the best in that line, extending throughout the county and for some distance up and down the river, and he makes a specialty of handling the best goods, the Anheuser Busch and Ballentine Lager, and several brands of fine ale. His property on North Clover street, the John Vail place, is one of the finest in the city. The secret of his success may be found in his close attention to business, and fair dealing with customers.

On September 7, 1884, he married Miss Catherine Hillery, of Poughkeepsie. They have no children. Mrs. Diamond's parents were natives of Ireland, and her father died there in 1862; her mother died in Poughkeep- sie in 1879. Mr. Diamond has always been interested in public affairs. On State and National issues he is a Democrat, but in local politics he votes independently. He belongs to Triumph Lodge, K. of P., the Young Amer- ica Hose Co., the Poughkeepsie Zither Club, and is a leading member of St. Peter's Catho- lic Church.

W ILLIAM J. CARPENTER, a retired merchant of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, was born in New York City, December 10, 1828, a son of Emory and Jane Ann ( Du- Bois) Carpenter. [A geneaological sketch of the Carpenter family will be found in the biography of J. Du Bois Carpenter elsewhere. ]

Our subject attended school in an old stone school house until he was fifteen years old, and then came to Poughkeepsie, where he went to the Smith Institute for a year, at the end of that time entering his uncle's store at No. 271 Main street, as clerk, the firm name being L. & J. G. Carpenter, grocers. There Mr. Car- penter clerked until the spring of 1849, when he joined a company going to California. They went via Cape Horn, and consumed five and one-half months in making the trip. In the spring of 1850 Mr. Carpenter returned to Poughkeepsie, and went into the grocery store of his uncle at No. 320 Main street, where he remained some three years, and then he and his brother, J. Du Bois, took the business and conducted it under the name of Carpenter & Bro. After eight years they sold out and en- gaged in the boating business, running a boat from New Paltz Landing to New York City. This they continued for one year, and then, in 1863, our subject again went into partnership

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with his brother (J. Du Bois) at the corner of Academy and Main streets, remaining there, under the firm name of Carpenter & Bro., until 1887, when our subject bought a beautiful home on Southeast avenue, and is now living a retired life.

On September 5, 1854, Mr. Carpenter was united in marriage with Miss Sarah E. Boerum, a native of Poughkeepsie and a daughter of David Boerum, the first merchant tailor who did business in Poughkeepsie. Four children came of this union: Amelia, born June 4, 1855, died June 1, 1863; Fred White, a druggist in New York City, born February 16, 1857; Jen- nie Boerum, born February 4, 1863, married Myron H. Barlow, a furniture dealer of Pough- keepsie; and Hattie W., born April 13, 1872, is unmarried. Of these, Fred W. married Malvina Finch June 3, 1885, and they have three chil- dren: William Frederick, Gerald Finch and Margaret. Jennie B. was married, March 1, 1888, to Myron H. Barlow. Mrs. Sarah E. Carpenter died April 18, 1875, and for his sec- ond wife our subject married, September 26, 1876, Miss Jane E. Flagler, who was born in the town of Pleasant Valley, a daughter of Isaac Flagler. No children have been born of this marriage. In politics Mr. Carpenter is a Republican, having previously been a Whig. He and his wife have been connected with the First Congregational Church for twenty-five years, and he has been identified with the busi- ness interests of Poughkeepsie for half a cen- tury. He is enterprising, progressive and highly esteemed by his fellow citizens. In September, 1895, he was stricken with paralysis, and is now (1897) in very feeble health and mostly confined to the house.

D W. ROGERS (deceased) was an enter- prising and reliable agriculturist of the town of East Fishkill. These qualities, in connection with his natural industry and per- severance, made him, wherever known, an ob- ject of uniform regard. His birth occurred on July 15, 1852, on the farm in the town of East Fishkill, where his widow still resides, and where his great-grandfather, Micah Rogers, lo- cated in 1762, at that time purchasing 100 acres. On coming from Holland, the latter made his first home in the town of Beekman, but the greater part of his life was spent upon that farm, where his death occurred. The grandfather of our subject, who also bore

the name of Micah Rogers, was there born, and throughout life engaged in farming. He wedded Margaret Workman, by whom he had three sons: James W., who was a farmer of this county; Alexander, who carried on agri- cultural pursuits in the town of East Fishkill; and Charles H., the father of our subject.

Upon the old homestead in East Fishkill town, April 9, 1822, Charles H. Rogers was born, grew to manhood, and as a companion on life's journey chose Sarah J. Parmalee. They began their domestic life upon that farm, and there spent their remaining days, the father dying April 16, 1876, and the mother on March 1. 1872. They were sincere and earnest Christians, members of the Reformed Dutch Church. Four children were born to them: Margaret, deceased; D. W., of this sketch; Mary P., deceased; and Herbert, a resident of the town of East Fishkill.

The subject of this review was reared in the usual manner of farmer boys, and in carly life learned the blacksmith's trade; but owing to his father's ill health, he gave up that pursuit and returned to the home farm, to the cultiva- tion and improvement of which he ever after- ward devoted his attention.

On March 22, 1877, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Rogers and Miss Mary L. Van Nostrand, who was born in the town of Hyde Park, Dutchess county, but came to East Fishkill when quite young. The only child born of their union, Charles H., died in infancy. The parents of Mrs. Rogers, Joseph H. and Mary E. (Berry) Van Nostrand, were both natives of East Fishkill town, and in their family were two children, the son being FRANCIS S., a postal clerk on the Hudson River railroad. The father, who was a wagon- maker by trade, died February 29, 1884, while the mother departed this life April 23, 1868. The former was the only child of George and Levina (Gildersleeve) Van Nos- trand. The grandfather of Mrs. Rogers was also a wagon-maker, and a native of East Fishkill. There her great-grandfather, Joseph Van Nostrand, was born, and, after his mar- riage with Elizabeth Mead, located upon a farm, where he reared his six children-George, Phoebe A., Helen M., James, Sarab, and Cath- erine. The father of Joseph, Sr., was George Van Nostrand, who came from Holland to the New World, and located in the town of East Fishkill, Dutchess county, at a very early peri- od in its history. His wife bore the maiden

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name of Hiltje Dorland. On the maternal side, Mrs. Rogers is also of Holland origin. Her grandfather, Francis Berry, was a native of East Fishkill, where throughout his active life he followed farming, as did also his fa- ther, Nicholas Berry. The former wedded Mary Ketcham, of the same township.

Mr. Rogers continued the operation of the old homestead farm up to the time of his death, which occurred March 24, 1880, and his widow has since had its management. It is an excellent place of 152 acres, which in- cludes the original tract of one hundred acres. Politically, Mr. Rogers was a Democrat, while religiously he belonged to the Reformed Dutch Church, of which his widow is also a consistent member. He contributed his full quota toward enterprises having for their object the general welfare of the community, and was one of its most highly respected citizens. His widow also has the love and confidence of those who know her.

D AVID B. WARD, M. D., a prominent physician of Poughkeepsie, and one of the most able and progressive members of his profession, was born in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess county, March 13, 1853, the son of Alson Ward, now a resident at No. 254 Church street, Poughkeepsie.

Dr. Ward possesses unusual natural quali- fications for his chosen calling, and his abilities were developed by thorough intellectual train- ing in youth. He prepared for college at Riverview Military Academy, and after three years at Dartmouth College, where he con- pleted the junior year, he entered Hamilton College, and was graduated from the classical course in 1873 with the degree of A. B. With Dr. Parker, of Poughkeepsie, as preceptor, he then began the study of medicine, and a year later became a student in the College of Phy- sicians and Surgeons in New York City, com- pleting his studies with the class of 1876. On graduating, in due course of time, he engaged in practice in Wheeling. W. Va., and remained three years; but in 1879 he moved to Pough- keepsie, where he has built up an extensive general practice. He has the true scientific spirit, and keeps fully informed on every ad- vance in professional research, being himself an original investigator. His work in micros- copy is especially worthy of note; he holds a high rank in the profession not only with the pub-

lic but among his medical brethren, and he is a leading member of the Dutchess County Medical Society, and of the city board of health.

The Doctor is a believer in the principles of the Republican party, but has never taken an active interest in political affairs. He was City Physician from 1880 to 1888, and has given his influence at all times to measures for sanitary improvement. He belongs to the Amrita Club, and to the I. O. O. F., Fall- kill Lodge. He has never married.

C HARLES C. MORE, a retired merchant and real-estate dealer, was born in the town of Blenheim, Schoharie Co., N. Y., Sep- tember 19, 1828. The name of More first appears about the third century in the north- ern part of Ireland, and has been variously spelled Moore, Moir, Moor and More, but the last is the proper spelling, Carber Riabha More being the Father of the first chieftains and Kings of Scotland. The Mores probably came first from Norway or Sweden, in Scandinavia. They were Presbyterians and, later, Re- formers.

John More, the great-grandfather of our subject, came to this country and located in Delaware county, N. Y., where he followed the occupation of farming until the breaking out of the Revolutionary war, in which he en- listed and served. After its close he returned to his farm. He was an educated man, taught school gratuitously, was justice of the peace, legal adviser, and drew up many legal docu- ments that are still in existence. He married Betty Taylor, daughter of Robert Taylor and Jean Innis. Robert More, the grandfather. was born at Rothiemurchus, Inverness-shire, Scotland, July 8, 1772, and followed agricult- ure exclusively. He married Susanna, a daughter of David Fellows, and they reared a family of nine children. Two of Robert's brothers, John T. and Jonas, were members of the New York State Legislature.

Alexander More, father of our subject, was the fourth child, and was born at Roxbury, Delaware Co., N. Y., September 14, 1799. He grew up on a farm, and was the first man to introduce the method of manufacturing but- ter in Delaware county. lle dealt largely in that commodity, buying and selling it in New York City, retiring after several years of suc- cessful business. He married Miss Sarah

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Church, who was born at Salem, Washington Co., N. Y., January 8, 1802, and they moved to Rondout, where he died September 16, 1872, and his wife on April 9, 1862. Alexander was a Democrat in politics, was elected super- visor of his town, and was ensign in the State militia.

Charles C. More, our subject, lived in Schoharie county but a short time, being moved, at the age of three years, to Roxbury, where he grew up and attended the schools and academy. In 1850 he went to Rondout (now Kingston), where he engaged in general merchandising. After selling his interests there he went to Moline, Ill., where he stayed for a few years, manufacturing lumber. In 1876 Mr. More came to Poughkeepsie, where he has since resided. He is owner of many large farms, and, as he says, " runs them by proxy."

On June 13, 1850, Mr. More married Miss Sarah C. LaFevre, who was born at Roxbury, Delaware county, March 4, 1828, and is a daughter of Daniel and Henrietta LaFevre, the former of whom was a tanner by occupa- tion, and descended from persecuted Hugue- nots, of France, who came to America and settled in Kingston, N. Y. Mr. More is a Republican, but has never held office. He is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, and with his wife belongs to the Reformed Church, to which he is a liberal contributor. He is a public-spirited man, and believes in the educa- tion of the masses.

Ira C. Church, father of Mrs. Alexander More, was born in Massachusetts, and was a manufacturer of edge tools in Washington and Delaware counties. He married Miss Abigail Burnham, and reared a family of several chil- dren, Mrs. More being the only daughter. The Church family is of English extraction.

W ILLIAM ANTHONY WHITE, super- intendent of the Lee estate, in the town of llyde Park, Dutchess county, was born at St. Heliers, in the island of Jersey ( Channel Islands ), May 29, 1840, and on the paternal side is of French descent, while the maternal ancestry were English. His grand- father, Charles Henry White, belonged to one of the old families of Jersey. He was a " warrant officer " in the English navy, and head sailmaker on a man-of-war.

Henry Charles White, the father of our subject, was also born in Jersey, served as

gardener for Lord Normandy over ten years; later served as gardener thirty years for Alfred George, Esq., Downside, near Bristol, Eng- land; he wedded Mary Barrett, daughter of Rev. Robert Barrett, a clergyman of the Church of England at Withycombe, a small hamlet in Dorsetshire, England. Four chil- dren came to bless this union: Aramanta, wife of Robert Smith, carpenter and builder, Westbury-on-Trym, England; Henry, who was a commissioned officer in the English navy, and was killed at the age of twenty- two years; William A. is the next in order of birth; and Charles Henry, who was born after his brother was killed, learned the trade of a marble mason in Bristol, England, but worked as a boss farmer in England and America, and died February 22, 1896. The father departed this life on February 13, 1879; the mother, Mary ( Barrett ) White, de- parted this life December 30, 1883.

William A. White learned the profession of gardener and florist in England, and be- came gardener for Walter Daubney, Esq., Cote House, Durham Down, near Bristol, England, with whom he remained three years, and during the following two and one-half years he filled the same position with Richard Bassett, Esq., of Bonveston, South Wales, who was commissioner of public works and railroads. Removing to Exeter, Devonshire, England, Mr. White was employed as head gardener by William Cuthbertson, J. P., over three years.

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Commemorative biographical record of Dutchess County, New York, Part 143

Author: J.H. Beers & Co Publication date: 1897 Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co. Number of Pages: 1354

Author: J.H. Beers & Co
Publication date: 1897
Publisher: Chicago, J. H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1354