Commemorative biographical record of Dutchess County, New York, Part 168

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

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The farm belonging to Mr. Butts is one of the largest in the county, comprising 350 acres of choice land, which is kept in fine order under his energetic and judicious management. Within the past few years he has erected a handsome mansion and farm buildings of mod- ern plan. For twenty years he has been ex- tensively engaged in the commission and freighting business, dealing in farin produce. llis known responsibility and high reputation for fair dealing have brought him a large patronage, the greater part of the produce of the town being handled by him, as the farm- ers prefer to sell to him rather than t strangers there or in New York. In politics he is a Democrat, and he takes an active an I

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influential part in all local affairs. Ile has been commissioner of highways, town super- visor for three terms, and for the last twenty- three years he has been postmaster at Mc- Intyre.

W ILLIAM DOLAN, an energetic and ef- ficient employe of the Harlem Division, New York Central & Hudson River R. R., was born September 19, 1862, in the town of Amenia, Dutchess county, and received his education in the schools of that locality. His father, John Dolan, is a prominent agricultur- ist there, and until the age of twenty-nine our subject worked upon the farm, but in 1891 he entered the service of the railroad company as brakeman, and still holds that position. In 1891 he was married to Miss Bridget Callnan, daughter of Michael and Bridget Callnan, of Carconlish, County Limerick, Ireland, and they have a pleasant home in Dover Plains, bright- ened by the merry voices of three children: William A., born in 1891; Rebecca, in 1893; and John E., in 1895.

The Dolan family is of Irish origin, the old home being in County Roscommon. Thomas Dolan, our subject's grandfather, was a life- long resident there, and was engaged in farm- ing for many years. He and his wife had five children: Thomas, who married Bridget Car- rol; John, our subject's father; and three daughters, Bridget, Anna and Mary, who never married. John Dolan was born in 1812, and received a good education in the schools of his native county. He assisted his father, learn- ing the details of farm work, and on attaining his majority in 1833, came to America in search of wider opportunities. About a year after his arrival he settled in South Amenia, Dutchess county, and purchased the farm where he now resides at the good old age of eighty-four. He married Miss Rebecca Kelley, a native of County Roscommon, Ireland, and daughter of Charles and Anna Kelley. Eleven children were born of this marriage: Thomas, who died in Memphis, Tenn. ; John, who married Maggie Lary; Charles, who married Ellen Powers; James, who married Kate Kelley; William, our subject; Edward, unmarried; Maggie, who died at the age of thirty years; Rebecca, living at home; Eliza, who died in infancy; Annie, the wife of Lawrence Dahoney; and Eliza /2, who is at home.

Mrs. Dolan's father, Michael Callnan, was

a farmer at Carconlish, Ireland, where the an- cestors of her mother, Bridget Murnan, also had their home. Cue Murnan, her grand- father, was born and educated there, and was a laborer during the greater part of his life. His wife's name is unknown, but their seven children were: Cue, who married Miss Geary; Patrick; John; Margaret, who mar- ried a Mr. Geary; Mary, Mrs. Pat Roach; Kate, Mrs. Michael Welch; and Bridget, Mrs. Dolan's mother. Michacl and Bridget Call- nan had five children, of whom, Mrs. Dolan was the youngest. The others are Michael, who married Johanna Shine; John, who is not married; Kate, Mrs. Thomas Kelley; and Mary, Mrs. John Welch.

G YEORGE PEATTIE, an enterprising and prosperous business citizen of Fishkill-on- Hudson, Dutchess county, is a member of the well-known firm of Peattie Brothers, who are manufacturers of sleighs and carriages, deal- ers in harness and fittings, proprietors of an extensive livery stable, and large holders of real estate. It would be difficult to find a firm which has covered so varied a field of effort with such uniform success. He was born in New York City June 11, 1852. His father (the late George Peattie) was born in 1814 at St. Andrews, Fifeshire, Scotland, and at one time owned the land on the corner of West Broadway and Hudson street, New York City, now occupied by H. K. Thurber & Co., and carried on the blacksmith's trade there. Later he moved to Cold Spring, N. Y., and in October, 1855, he came to Fishkill-on- Hudson. He met his death June 22, 1881, at the Hudson River Depot, in New York City, a trunk falling upon him. His wife was a lady of Irish blood, Miss Ann McCormick, by whom he had six children: James, William H., George, Charles, Robert and Margaret A.

After acquiring a good English education in in the schools of Fishkill, the subject of this sketch, at the age of seventeen, went to New York City, and spent three years with N. H. Gray, of No. 27 Wooster street, learning the wagon and sleighmaker's trade, and then went to Yorkville and worked two years with W. H. Dunns, a manufacturer of coach bodies. In 1871 he and his brothers, James and William, built a wagon and sleigh factory in Fishkill, at the corner of Main and Cedar streets, and two years later added to it the livery business.

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Both enterprises were carried on successfully until February 8, 1895, when the entire plant was destroyed by fire. Nothing daunted, the firm resumed business in a shed at their pres- ent location, and proceeded to build their handsome new repository and livery stable, covering 100X 150 feet of space. They have also been extensively engaged in the building of houses and business blocks, and have done much to improve and develop the town. Since 1875 they have erected forty-one detached dwelling houses, which they rent, and in 1892 they built the Peattie Block, a brick structure three stories high, containing eight flats and three stores, all fitted up according to modern ideas of comfort and convenience. On Sep- tember 1, 1894, they opened to the public the Academy of Music, another large building costing $35,000, which is managed by Clark & Peattie. The latter is William Peattie, who, in addition to his care of the interests of the firm, is a director in one of the banks, and for fifteen years past has been auditor of the town.

The subject of this sketch is prominent in local affairs, and a valued adviser in the Dem- ocratic party. In the spring of 1894 he was a candidate for the office of president of the village, but was defeated by a small majority, and for the past year he has been a member of the board of education. Mr. Peattie mar- ried Miss Bridget Meeley, daughter of Patrick Meeley, and has had ten children: Mary, Charles, Lauretta, Edward, Maggie, Hugh, Celia, Lenna, Ruth, and Alice, of whom, all but Lenna and Ruth are living. The family are leading members of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Peattie belongs to the Order of Foresters and to the Catholic Benev- olent League.

A RNOUT CANNON (deceased). To the artistic taste and faithful workmanship of the late Arnout Cannon, a prominent con- tractor and builder of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, the "Queen City of the Hudson" owes many of her most notable structures. During the forty-six years of his active busi- ness life there, he erected public buildings and private residences which will long remain as monuments of his skill, among which may be specially mentioned the Home for the Friend- less.

Mr. Cannon was born July 13, 1805, in New York City, and there learned the trade of 59

a mechanic. In 1836 he came to Poughkeep- sie and engaged in the building business, in which he continued until his death, September 12, 1882. Ile was a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 266, Poughkeepsie, and held a leading place in many of the progressive movements of the day in his locality. In New York City be was married to Miss Naomi Chil- son, a native of Orange county, N. Y., born June II, 1812, and eight children came of this union: Hester (deceased); George W., a re- tired business man of Poughkeepsie; Charles H., a well-known carpenter there; Arnout, Jr., our subject; William II., a resident of Chi- cago; Maria, widow of James Gifford; Corne- lius L., a leading contractor and builder of Poughkeepsie; and Emma Kate, the wife of Charles E. Schon. The mother of this fam- ily is still living in Poughkeepsie.

ARNOUT CANNON, JR., was born August 3, 1839, in the city of Poughkeepsie, and after acquiring an education in the public schools and the Dutchess County Academy, he at the age of fifteen began to learn his father's trade, spending four years with him. He then went to New York City, where for two years he was in the office of Frederick Diaper, studying architecture; in the spring of 1862 he returned to his native place and established himself in business as an architect in an office at the corner of Main and Catherine streets. In

August of the same year he enlisted in the 128th N. Y. V. I. and served in that regiment until after the siege of Port Hudson; he also took part in the siege of Mobile. He was usually assigned to duty as an engineer, and among other works on which he was engaged was the dam on the Red river. In 1863 he was transferred to the command of some colored troops who fought so nobly in that campaign, and became second lieutenant, first lieutenant, captain, and lieutenant-colonel of the gallant Ninety-seventh U. S. Col. Inf. On receiving his discharge in April, 1865, he returned to resume work as an architect, and has been in active business ever since. In 1893 Walter Scofield became his partner; in 1894 Percival Lloyd entered the firm, and since Mr. Scofield's retirement in April, 1895, the firm has been known as Cannon & Lloyd. Mr. Cannon is in the front rank in his profes- sion, and has executed with marked ability some very important commissions. Among his largest buildings are the Vassar Brothers' Home for Aged Men, the Vassar Brothers'

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Institute, the Vassar Brothers' Library, the Masonic Temple, and the Nelson House Annex.

In February, 1862, Mr. Cannon was mar- ried to Miss Ann E. Davis, who died leaving three children: Ida Frances, Howard and Grace. In 1879 he was married to Miss Emily J. Pelton, by whom he has one son, Pelton. With his war record it may be supposed that Mr. Cannon is an enthusiastic G. A. R. man. He belongs to D. B. Sleight Post, Poughkeep- sie, and to the military order of the Loyal Legion. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F., Fallkill Lodge, and Poughkeepsie Lodge No. 266, F. & A. M.

J OSEPH H. MULCOX, the well-known con- tractor and builder, holds a leading place among the enterprising and prominent men of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, materially aiding the development and progress of the municipality. He is a native of that city, hav- ing been born there July 17, 1834, and he is a son of Joseph Mulcox, who was born in the town of Fishkill, Dutchess county, December 16, 1802.

Benjamin Mulcox, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Yorkshire, England, and after coming to this country was for many years engaged in farming and cheese making in Dutchess county, N. Y. In his family were two sons, Benjamin and Joseph. By occupa- tion the latter was a truckman of Poughkeep- sic, and in politics he was an ardent Republic- an. He married Miss Cornelia Kipp, who was born in Dutchess county, of Holland line- age, and was a daughter of Jacob Kipp, an agriculturist. She departed this life in 1892, and January 3, 1893, her husband was also called to his long home.

Joseph H. Mulcox, whose name introduces this sketch, is the third in order of birth in the family of nine children born to Joseph and Cornelia Mulcox, the others being as follows: Theodore, formerly an extensive contractor and builder of Poughkeepsie, died in 1880; Mathias was a carpenter, member of the firm of Mulcox Brothers of that city; George, who was a commission merchant of New York, died in 1893: Sylvester is a policeman of Jersey City, N. J .; Frederick is a carpenter of Poughkeepsie; Benjamin died in infancy; Celia A. is married, and lives in Poughkeepsie; and Mary E. died in 1859 at the age of twenty-

four years. Our subject spent his boyhood days in Poughkeepsie midst play, work and study, and March 1, 1853, began learning the carpenter's trade with James S. Post, for whom he worked seventeen years. He then formed a partnership with his brothers under the name of Mulcox Brothers, this connection last- ing five years, since when our subject has en- gaged in contracting for himself, and has erected many fine dwelling houses. He spec- ulates in real estate to a considerable extent, erecting buildings for himself which he sells to advantage.

In 1858, Mr. Mulcox was married to Miss Rachel Van Kureon, who was born at Came- lot, Dutchess county, daughter of Mathew and Margaret Van Kureon, the former of whom, who was of Holland extraction, was engaged in the boating business. One child, Frank, deceased in infancy, was born of our subject and his wife. Politically Mr. Mulcox affiliates with the Republican party, giving full adher- ence to the principles and doctrines of its plat - forms. He is public-spirited and enterprising, taking an active interest in the welfare and ad- vancement of his native city and county, and is prominently identified with their improve- ment.

W ILLIAM H. S. BRINKERHOFF, a

well-known builder and contractor of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, was born in December, 1861, at Bedford, Ohio, and is the son of Benjamin F. Brinkerhoff, who was a native of Poughkeepsie.

Benjamin F. Brinkerhoff was a mason by trade, which calling he followed in various places, being at different times a resident of Newburg, Kingston and Poughkeepsie, in this State, and in other cities in Massachusetts and Ohio. He is now engaged as an agent for William B. King, in introducing a patent plastering, and has been fairly successful in business matters. He was married to Miss Sarah E., a daughter of Eli Sutcliff, a well- known grocer of Poughkeepsie, and four chil- dren have been born to them: William H. S .; John S., living in Staten Island; Eli (de- ceased); and Herbert D., also living in Staten Island. The father is a stanch Republican and an active worker in his party. He be- longs to the Knights of Pythias and the Ma- sonic order.

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most of his education at Lowell, Mass., where he attended school until sixteen years of age. Soon afterward he learned the trade of a car- penter with Arnout Cannon, and for some two years was employed in sash and door making, learning all branches of that business. In 1888 Mr. Brinkerhoff began business for himself, hav- ing for a short time a partner. He now conducts the business alone, and employs from three to eight men, and finds plenty to do, his reputa- tion as a skillful, reliable workman, and a man who is honest and upright in his dealings, be- ting well-established in the community. He is self-made, well posted on all topics of the day, and by his industry and energy is on the high road to financial success.

On December 6, 1883, Mr. Brinkerhoff Charles Eastmead, the father of our sub- was married to Miss Isabella, daughter of John | ject, was about thirty years old when he came Bodden. She died November 11, 1892, leav- ing one child, Roy W. Mr. Brinkerhoff's sec- ond marriage took place December 25, 1894, when he was united to Miss Mary Bigel, of Poughkeepsie. In pohtics Mr. Brinkerhoff is an ardent Republican; socially he belongs to Triumph Lodge, K. of P., at Poughkeepsie. He attends the Episcopal Church, to which he is a liberal contributor, and as a citizen is public-spirited and progressive. He is the youngest builder and contractor in the city, and has shown great business ability. Mr. Brinkerhoff is much interested in military mat- ters, and for twelve years has been a member of the Nineteenth Separate Company, in which for nine years he was a non-commis- sioned officer, going in as a private and rising to the rank of quartermaster sergeant.

F RANKLIN S. EASTMEAD, senior mem- ber of the firm of Eastinead Bros., lead- ing tobacconists of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., is one of the best-known residents of that city, his interest in social, religions, educational and political affairs making him an active worker in many organizations. He is a native of Poughkeepsie, born May 21, 1856, and is of English descent, the ancient home of his fam- ily being at Wotton-Under-Edge, a suburb of London, England.

His paternal grandparents were born at that place, and spent many years of their mar- ried life there, later coming to America, and settling at Poughkeepsie, where the grandfa- ther, Thomas Eastmead, followed the mason's trade. He built the print works at Wappingers

Falls, and the old edifice known as Christ's church, in Poughkeepsie, which occupied the present site of the State Armory at the corner of Market and Church streets. The family had always been members of the Church of England, and after coming to this country he adhered to the Episcopal Church. He had five sons, all of whom were born in England and accompanied him to America: James died in early manhood in New York City, and was buried at Poughkeepsie; Charles is mentioned more fully farther on; Horatio was an engraver and lithographer in New York City, and died there; John was a musician and composer of sacred music; and Joseph was a mason in New York City.

to America. Although he learned the mason's trade in the old country he did not follow it here, but engaged in the boot and shoe busi- ness on Main street, Poughkeepsie. Being burned ont at that location, he moved his business up town where he carried it on suc- cessfully for many years, making a specialty of handling the Burt shoes. Disposing of his establishment, he spent a year in England, and on his return to Poughkeepsie in 1866 engaged in the tobacco and tea business at the corner of Main and Washington streets, where Eastmead Bros. now conduct their business. As a stanch Republican, he was active in the service of his party, and was once elected from the Third ward to the board of aldermen. He was an exempt member of the Cataract Fire Company. His death occurred in 1882; his wife, formerly Miss Jeannette B. Smith, survives him. She was born in Pittenweem. Fifenshire, Scotland, and is a sister of Will- iam W. Smith, of Smith Bros. Our subject is the eldest of five children, the others being: Florin (deceased , who married Frank L. Scofield ; Elmer E., head bookkeeper for Adriance Platt & Co .. Mower and Reaper Works; Charles M., in partnership with our subject; and Annie M., who died in infancy.

Franklin S. Eastmead has always had his residence in the city of his birth, and after learning the details of the drug business with Brown, Doty & Co., he became a prescription clerk, following the occupation fourteen years, first with Charles S. Bowne, and later with Mr. Doty. On the death of his father he en- gaged in his present business under the firm name of Franklin S. Eastmead & Co., the

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name of Eastmead Bros. having been adopted in 1892. In 1885 Mr. Eastman married Miss Annie L. Gillen, a lady of Scotch-Irish descent, and a daughter of Joseph Gillen, a well-known citizen of Poughkeepsie. They have two chil- dren: Hazel Belle and Herbert Andrew. Po- litically Mr. Eastman is a Republican, and he belongs to the following organizations: The R. A. , No. 391 : the I. O. O. F., Fallkill Lodge, in which he is past grand; Siloam Encamp- ment No. 36, and Canton Dilks No. 19, of which he is now past captain. He is first lieutenant of the 15th Separate Co. ; lieutenant of Poughkeepsie Bicycle Club; active exempt member of Davy Crockett Hook & Ladder Fire Company; honorary member of the Young America Hose Company, No. 6; and a member of the Apokeepsing Boat Club, the League of American Wheelmen, and the Cen- tury Road Club of America. He also repre- sents the Sixth ward in the common council of the city.

H ENRY CLIFFORD, an honored and es- teemed citizen of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, passed to his rest February 3, 1893. He was a native of England, born at Bristol, December 11, 1840, and was the son of James and Sarah (Wolfe) Clifford, in whose family were three children: Henry, Joseph and Sarah, all now deceased. The birth of the father also occurred at Bristol, and when our subject was ten years of age he brought his family to America, locating at Poughkeepsie, where he worked at his trade of blacksmithing until his removal to Vermont. There he spent his remaining days.

The early education of Henry Clifford was secured in the schools of Poughkeepsie, where, later, he engaged as a stationary engineer, for thirteen years being employed by the city water works. While fixing some steam pipes at the Hudson River State Hospital he was injured by falling from a step-ladder, which caused his death a week later. His death was widely and deeply mourned, for he had the respect of all with whom he came in contact. In poli- tics he was an earnest supporter of the Repub- lican party; socially he was identified with the Masonic order; religiously he was a faithful inember of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

In the city of Poughkeepsie, on May 20, 1869, Mr. Clifford was married to Miss Annie Mellor, also a native of England, and to them

were born two children: Jennie Clarkson, now the wife of Harry M. Rupley; and Harry Wolfe (deceased ). Mrs. Clifford's father,. William Mellor, was born in Yorkshire, England, in which country he married Ellen Hanson, by whom he had four children: Annie C. ; Han- son, superintendent of the freight depot of the Hudson River railroad at Poughkeepsie; Jen- nie; and Ellen (deceased). For forty-five years the father has been a resident of Poughkeep- sie, where he has always engaged in general labor.

OSEPH THEODORE LAMB, M. D., a prominent and leading physician and sur- geon of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, was born in New York City, July 9, 1834, and is of Irish descent.

John Lamb, his paternal grandfather, was a merchant in Ireland, where he spent his en- tire life. In 1798, in County Monaghan, Ire- land, Francis Lamb, the father of our subject, was born, and in 1814 he came to America, arriving at New York, securing on the day he landed employment in a shoe factory in that city. Later he engaged quite extensively in the grocery business, so that his last days were spent in retirement, and he left his family a handsome property. In course of time he sent for his mother, brothers and sisters-seven in number-who joined him in New York City. At the age of twenty-one years he was there married to Ann Quin, and to them were born fourteen children, six of whom are still living. The father died in October, 1861. He and his family were devout members of the Roman Catholic Church.

The early education of our subject was ob- tained in the private classical institute of John Young, in New York City, and he completed his literary studies with the French Pensionate, an academy conducted by the Christian Broth- ers. He then taught for'a time in the Jesuit College in Sixteenth street, New York, and in that city studied medicine with Dr. Bedford for three years. Entering Bellevue Hospital hc attended three courses of lectures there, was graduated in 1867, and at once began the practice of his profession in New York City. His business so rapidly increased, and he de -- voted himself so untiringly to his work. that he became broken down in health, and was forced to leave the city. Removing to Hudson, N. Y., he continued practicing there until 1880.

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when he came to Poughkeepsie, where he es- tablished an office, and has secured a liberal pat- ronage; he is now serving as alms-house physi- cian. The Doctor holds membership with the Alumni Association of Bellevue Hospital, and the Dutchess County Medical Society. He is a close and thorough student, and his investi- gations into the science of medicine, and his skillful application of the knowledge he has thereby obtained, have won him a place in the foremost ranks of the medical fraternity.

In New York City, Dr. Lamb was united in marriage with Catherine Gibney, and to them were born five children, as follows: Francis, a member of the Jesuit Order, of Woodstock, Md .; James A., an attorney in New York City; Charles V., also a member of the Jesuit Order, located at Grand Coteau, La .; Mary; and Edward, a graduate of St. John's College. The family are all members of the Roman Catholic Church, and in politics the Doctor is an ardent Democrat.

I ISAAC S. HEWLETT, a representative farmer residing in the town of Pleasant Valley, is a man whose sound common sense and vigorous, able management of his affairs have been important factors in leading him to success, and with his undoubted integrity have given him an honorable position among his fellowmen. He is a native of Dutchess coun- ty, born in the town of Hyde Park, November 27, 1822.

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Commemorative biographical record of Dutchess County, New York, Part 168

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