Genealogical and family history of central New York : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the building of a nation, Volume II, Part 59

Author: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918
Publication date: 1912
Publisher: New York, Lewis historical publishing company
Number of Pages: 646

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(VII) Ebenezer (3), son of Ebenezer (2)

and Abigail (Hendee) Fuller, was born No- vember 8, 1772, in Hebron, Connecticut. He was a cheerful, energetic, active and industri- ous man, having many friends. He married, in March, 1801, Hannah House, born July 25, 1782, died April 16, 1847; they settled in Cazenovia, New York, about 1802, and here Ebenezer Fuller died May 10, 1858. Their children, all born in Cazenovia, were: I. Polly, born March 19, 1802, died February 7, 1854. 2. Erastus, born November 25, 1803 ; married Lucretia Gilbert. 3. Harriet, born October 25, 1804. died January 25, 1876, at Corning, New York; married David Smith, who died in 1864, and had son James, who died in 1902. 4. Emily, born July 27, 1806, died February, 1858; married Orange Hill and had one daughter. 5. John H., born Janu- ary 9, 1809; married (first) Wilhelmina Tucker, (second) Susan Garder. 6. Terrell, born August 18. 1813; married (first) Char- lotte Frizell, ( second) Jane Card. 7. Dwight A., born January 27, 1815; married Jane E. Merrick. 8. George Washington, born March II, 1818; married Adeline Bradley. 9. Ralph D., see further mention.

(VIII) Ralph D., son of Ebenezer (3) and Hannah (House) Fuller, was born in Caze- novia, New York, February 26, 1820. He was the earliest of this branch of the Fuller fam- ily to settle in Chautauqua county, New York. He was educated in the district school, and lived in Cazenovia until 1840 when he re- moved to Portland, Chautauqua county, and for thirty years engaged in merchandising, for four years in company with William Barn- hart, and the remaining twenty-six years alone. In 1866, while still in Portland, he purchased a wine cellar and wine making plant, and thereafter was also engaged in the manufac- ture of wine. In September, 1879, he formed a partnership with J. A. H. Skinner, which continued until Mr. Fuller's death, in 1886. He was a prominent politician in the town, being a Democrat, and holding the appoint- ment of supervisor and various other public offices in Portland. He died possessed of a large estate accumulated through his own un- tiring industry and ability, having inaugurated the wine making business in the village. His death occurred May 20, 1886. He married, in Jamestown, New York, December 22, 1859, Adeline Coney, born in Portland, February 12, 1830, and who, in 1911, still survived him. She is the daughter of Oliver and Sophia

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(Fales) Coney, who were the parents of eight children : Lucius Coney, married Diana Lowry; Dexter F. Coney, married Thirza Burley ; DeWitt Clinton Coney, married Car- rie -; Jeremiah Coney, a veteran of the civil war from Colorado, who died unmarried ; Adeline Coney, married Ralph D. Fuller ; John R. Coney, married Mary Young ; Alice Coney, died young ; Oliver Coney, died at the age of twenty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Fuller had but one child, George Washing- ton, see further mention.

(IX) George Washington, son of Ralph D. and Adeline (Coney) Fuller, was born in Port- land, Chautauqua county, New York, Novem- ber 26, 1860.

He received an excellent practical education at the public schools and at Westfield Academy. After completing his studies he became asso- ciated in business with his father, and under his expert teaching grew thoroughly versed in grape culture and the art of making wine. Upon his father's death he became manager of the business in partnership with J. A. H. Skinner. The firm, Fuller & Skinner, con- tinued the manufacture of wines until 1907, when Mr. Fuller purchased his partner's in- terest and continued the business alone until poor health compelled him to dispose of the manufacturing plant. Since then he has de- voted himself exclusively to grape culture and the management of his vineyards. He is one of Portland's business men, and a leading and prosperous citizen. In politics he is a Demo- crat and is greatly interested in the public wel- fare, though he has never sought nor held office of any kind.

George W. Fuller is a member in high standing of the following organizations: King Solomon's Lodge, No. 219, Free and Accepted Masons, of Westfield ; Westfield Chapter, No. 239, Royal Arch Masons; Dunkirk Council, No. 25, Royal and Select Masters; Dunkirk Commandery, No. 40, Knights Templar ; Buf- falo Consistory, thirty-second degree, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Mr. Fuller mar- ried, May 5, 1891, Berneda Fay, at Portland, New York; she is the daughter of Elisha H. and Ada Dodge Fay, and was born March I, 1869 (see Fay VIII). The children of Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, all born in Portland, are as follows: Viola Beatrice, March 13, 1893; Ralph D., August 26, 1897; Donald C., Feb- ruary 2, 1899: Gertrude L., January 1, 1904; George Winston, March 6, 1907.

(The Fay Line).

(II) David Fay, son of John Fay, the im- migrant (q. v.) was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, April 23, 1679, died April 10, 1738. He inherited the homestead in Marl- borough and settled in that part of the town apportioned as Southborough. About 1731 he built a grist mill on Stony Brook; he was constable and selectman of Southborough, and his house was one of those chosen as a garri- son for protection against the Indians. On April 2, 1710, he became a member of the church. He married, May 1, 1699, Sarah Lar- kin. There were twelve children.

(III) Captain Aaron Fay, tenth child of David Fay, was born in Southborough, Mas- sachusetts, April 18, 1719, died very suddenly in his carriage near the Stony Brook station in his native town, in January, 1798. He built a mill near Stony Brook, afterward re- moved to the old homestead of his grand- father. He served in the French and Indian war; and was a tithingman, overseer of the poor, and captain of militia. He married (first) Thankful Newton, born July 27, 1719, died 1756, daughter of Jonathan and Bethia (Rice) Newton. There were ten children. He married (second) Eunice Brandish. There were ten children.

(IV) Nathaniel, fourth child of Captain Aaron Fay by his first wife, was born Feb- ruary 6, 1747, died in Southborough, Massa- chusetts, August 10, 1812. He married Ruth Rice. Sons: Elijah, Elisha, Nathaniel and Hollis, all of whom were among the early set- tlers of the town of Portland, Chautauqua county, New York. Elijah and Elisha have further mention. Nathan Fay, not a brother, also settled early in the town.

(V) Deacon Elijah Fay, son of Nathaniel Fay, was born in Southborough, Massachu- setts, September 9, 1781, died in Portland, Chautauqua county, New York, August 23, 1860. He married, prior to 1811, Lucy Bel- knap, of Westborough, Massachusetts, who died January 18, 1872. In 1811 he came with his wife to Portland in a wagon drawn by a yoke of oxen and a liorse ; forty-one days were consumed in making the journey from Massa- chusetts. He settled on lot No. 20, township No. 5, one hundred and seventy-nine acres ; his first log cabin was built and ready for oc- cupancy, January 1, 1812. The next year he built a better house, using the first as a barn and enclosing the space between for a thresh-

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ing floor. Three years later a still better house was built, which the family occupied in 1831, when the present residence was built. Mr. Fay was a man of prominence in the town ; he was one of the founders of the Baptist church and one of its early deacons. He is the father of the grape industry in western New York; and in 1830 made the first wine ever made in Chautauqua county, ten gallons, all of which was used for sacramental purposes. Children : Clinton S., married Almira A. Clark; Lydia E., married Laurance E. Ryckman ; Joseph B., married (first) Maria M. Sage, (second) Martha Haywood.

(V) Elisha, son of Nathaniel Fay and bro- ther of Deacon Elijah Fay, was born in Fram- ingham, Massachusetts, June 2, 1783. He came to Portland in June, 1806, and at the time of his death was the oldest actual settler in Portland. He settled on lot No. 25, on which he lived about seventy years. In 1807 he re- turned to Massachusetts, and married, Septem- ber 7, 1807, coming back with his bride, Sophia Nichols. He then built a new log house, which he occupied until 1828, when he built a stone house, which is now standing. He served in the war of 1812, and was in battles at Black Rock and Buffalo. He was an early member of the Methodist Episcopal church, later join- ing the Wesleyan Methodist. His wife, So- phia, died October, 1850; and after her death he continued to reside on the old farm with his son. Children: Lincoln, of further men- tion ; Edward, died aged twenty-three years ; Charles, married Lydia A. Hall ; Otis N., mar- ried Emmeline Van Tassel.

(VI) Lincoln, son of Elisha Fay, was born in Portland, Chautauqua county, New York, about 1808. He became owner of the home- stead located in 1806 by Nathan Fay (not an uncle). He married Sophronia Peck.

(VII) Elisha II., son of Lincoln Fay, was born in Portland, New York, June 21, 1844, died October 23, 1910. He married Ada Dodge.

(VIII) Berneda, daughter of Elisha H. Fay, was born March 1, 1869. She married, May 5, 1891, George W. Fuller (see Fuller IX).

The immigrant ancestor of the WARING Warings and Warrens, of Con- necticut, was Richard Waring, who arrived in Boston on the ship "Endeavor" in 1664, accompanied by his young son Rich-

ard. Shortly afterward he settled on Long Island. He spelled his name Waring, and as such was one of the original proprietors of Brookhaven, Long Island, in 1665. His de- scendants use both Waring and Warren as a surname, although in England they are two separate and distinct families, as their ancient armorial bearings conclusively prove. Richard Waring, the immigrant, owned large tracts of land on Long Island. Edmund, his son, set- tled at Norwalk, Connecticut, and is the an- cestor of the Warrens of Troy, also of the Warings, of Stamford, Connecticut, and of New York state.

(I) William Waring, a descendant, of Rich- ard Waring, was born in Stamford, Connecti- cut. He served in the war of 1812, and later lived in New York City, settling in Franklin- ville, Cattaraugus county, New York, in 1820. His wife, Catherine, bore him eight children.

(II) John, son of William Waring, was born October 7, 1817, died February 20, 1890. He was a child of three years when his father settled in Franklinville, New York, where, ex- cept for a few years spent in Ontario, Canada, his after life was spent. He was educated in the district school, and after his marriage pur- chased a good farm one mile north of Frank- linville, on which he lived until his death. He married, in 1836, Catherine Hogg. born in Scotland. Sons : James Henry, of whom fur- ther ; William W., an attorney, married Lucy Flagg Thayer ; Melvin T., of St. Louis, Mis- souri ; Samuel Hogg, of Franklinville, New York.

(III) James Henry, eldest son of John War- ing, was born in Farmersville, Cattaraugus county, New York, February 3. 1848, died July 6, 1906. He was educated in the public school, and at Ten Broeck Academy, where he completed a full course and was graduated in 1870, a member of the first class graduated from that institution. In his years of minority he was engaged in farming with his father. In 1871-72 he attended the Law School of Michigan University. After his return he read law with Scott, Laidlaw & McVey, of Ellicottville, later with Judge Samuel S. Spring, of Franklinville. In 1875 he was ad- mitted to the bar and began the practice of his profession in Franklinville, Cattaraugus county, alone ; later practiced with his brother, William W., the firm being J. H. and W. W. Waring. In 1884 he came to Olean, New York, and entered into a law partnership with

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Judge D. H. Bolles, continuing as Bolles & Waring until 1894, when Mr. Waring with- drew and ever afterward practiced alone. In 1889 he was elected district attorney of Cat- taraugus county, served three years, and in 1892 was re-elected for another term of three years. He became the foremost leader of the Cattaraugus county bar and the best known man in the county. He was an earnest, active, forceful, party worker, and the suc- cess of the Republican party in the eastern part of the county was due to his popularity and efficient leadership. He was learned in the law-probably no member of the bar of Cattaraugus county equalled him in that re- spect, while in his knowledge of pleading and practice he was unsurpassed. He was very successful as a public prosecutor and made an enviable record during his six years in that office.

In his private practice he held the con- fidence of a large clientage among the leading men of the county, who relied implicitly upon his counsel and advice. He was elected mayor of Olean in 1900, and re-elected in 1904. His health then becoming impaired, he refused a reëlection. His administration of the mayor's office was most admirable and is yet referred to as a model of efficiency, economy and hon- esty. He was so well known and highly re- garded that he was spoken of for the supreme bench of the state, but poor health defeated that intention. He was a member of the state and county bar associations ; member of lodge, chapter and commandery of the Masonic or- der ; member of the City Club, and a supporter of the Protestant Episcopal church.

He married, July 19, 1876, Agnes Little, born September 12, 1848, who survives him, a resident of Olean, New York. She has no children. Mrs. Waring is a daughter of John Little, a prominent public man of Franklin- ville, where he held the office of postmaster twenty-nine years, 1861-90, until his death. He married Elizabeth Shearer. Children: I. James, married Mary Oakes ; children : Orrin J., Reuben B., J. Frank, Guy, and David. 2. Margaret, married Stephen Andrews; chil- dren: John Frank and Creighton S., of Olean. 3. Elizabeth, married Reuben C. But- ton. 4. Catherine, married P. T. B. Button. 5. John, married Christine McVey ; children : Elizabeth Margaret, Carrie M., Mason W., Katherine and Archie McVey. 6. Agnes, mar- ried James Henry Waring. 7. Mary Frances.

HUNTON

The ancestors of the Huntons

of Salamanca, New York, were of English birth. The family was founded in America, simultane- ously in Massachusetts, Maine and Northern Virginia.

The founder of the branch herein re- corded was William Hunton, born in Eng- land, came to America and soon after settled in New Hampshire, where he had a grant of land in 1643. Nothing is known with certainty of his family, but it is supposed that Philip, the ancestor of the Huntons and Huntoons of New England, was his son. From William and Philip Hunton the family spread over New England, this particular branch going first to Maine, later settling in New York state. The first definite record is of William Hunton, as stated.

(II) Philip, son of William Hunton, mar- ried Betsey Hall, of Exeter, New Hampshire. He was captured by the Indians, July 22, 1710, his son Samuel being mortally wounded at the same time. Philip was taken to Canada and sold to the French. He purchased his freedom by erecting a saw mill, and returned home after two years.

(III) John, son of Philip and Betsey (Hall) Hunton, was born about 1690. He married Mary Rundlett and had twelve chil- dren.

(IV) There is no record found of these twelve children by which the true head of this generation can be determined.

(V) John (2), grandson of John (I) and Mary (Rundlett) Hunton, was a resident of the state of Maine. He was born about 1750, married and had issue.

(VI) John (3), son of John (2) Hunton, of Maine, was born in that state about 1788, died 1834, at Forestville, Cattaraugus county, New York. He was educated in the district school, and followed farming all his life. In 1827 he was living in Orleans county, New York, later removed to Cattaraugus. He served in the war of 1812, as a drummer boy, and was a man of good reputation. He was a Democrat in politics, but held no public of- fice. He married, at Holley, Orleans county, New York, Anna, born in Mendon, New York, 1800, daughter of David Day, a farmer and a soldier of the war of 1812. He mar- ried Polly Lee. Children : Charles, married Clarissa Mitchell; children: Lewis, George and Mary ; Anna, married John Hunton. Chil-

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dren of Mr. and Mrs. Hunton: George, of whom further; Mary M., Ozro, Jolin.

(VII) George, son of John (3) and Anna (Day) Hunton, was born in Holley, Orleans county, New York, September 19, 1827. His father removed to New Albion, Cattaraugus county, where George was educated in the public schools. He worked at farming in New Albion, and later learned the trade of wagon and carriage maker. He is now, in his eighty- fourth year, a resident of Walterboro, South Carolina, and furnished in his own handwrit- ing data for this record. He is a Republican in politics. Was town clerk of New Albion three years, and held the office of justice of the peace twenty-eight years, by successive elections, from 1863 to 1891, making seven full terms of four years each. He married, Oc- tober 25, 1849, at New Albion, Philenia Mack- ey, born at Milford, Otsego county, New York, March II, 1828, daughter of David Mackey, a farmer and town collector, and his wife, Laura. David and Laura Mackey had children: Philenia. Rachel, Oscar. Children of George and Philenia Hunton: Eugene Oscar, of whom further ; Cora M., born Janu- ary 19, 1854, died young; Jessie, born April 25, 1864, married J. R. Lawrence, and resides at Walterboro, South Carolina.

(VIII) Eugene Oscar, eldest son of George and Philenia ( Mackey) Hunton, was born in New Albion, Cattaraugus county, New York, May 21, 1853, died in New Albion, same county, March 1, 1901. He was educated in the public schools, and learned the trade of carriage maker with his father. He was an all-round wood worker, built houses and did carpenter work in summer, made barrels and did wagon work in winter. He held to the Spiritualistic belief in religion, and was a Re- publican in politics. He married Cora, daugh- ter of Albert and Theresa (Boardman) Eddy ; she died in 1880. Albert Eddy was one of the early settlers of New Albion. Children: El- bridge Gerry, of whom further; Nellie, born November 20, 1875, now a trained nurse in Denver, Colorado.

(IX) Elbridge Gerry, only son of Eugene Oscar and Cora (Eddy) Hunton, was born in New Albion, Cattaraugus county, New York, May 10, 1874. He was named for El- bridge Gerry, "the signer." He was educated in the public schools of Cattaraugus, attended the high school, Cattaraugus, two years, then finished his studies in the Salamanca high

school. After leaving school he taught five years in the schools of New Albion. He was next engaged in the drug business with J. C. Kreiger, going from there to the University of Buffalo, where he took a course in phar- macy, graduating in class of 1902. On the for- mation of the Kreiger Drug Company, Mr. Hunton was elected secretary, continuing un- til 1907, when he resigned and spent a year in Denver, Colorado. Returning in 1908 he resumed his office of secretary of the Kreiger Drug Company, of Salamanca, New York, which office he now fills (1912). He is a member of the Masonic Order, belonging to lodge and chapter in Salamanca. He also be- longs to the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows. In religious faith he is an Episcopalian, member of St. Mary's Church, Salamanca. He is a Republican in politics, and served two years as village trustee.

He married, August 18, 1897, Bertha May, born August 21, 1878, daughter of James Mc- Guire, born June 2, 1838, died May 21, 1894, married, October 2, 1866, Flora Horth, born August 22, 1845, died September 18, 1893. Children of Mr. and Mrs. McGuire: 1. Sarah, born December 9, 1871 ; married, October 25, 1899, Willett E. Hazard ; children : James M., born September 15, 1903 ; Maurice H., June 15, 1905 ; Walter L., July 11, 1907. 2. Belle M., born November 6, 1876; married, April 12, 1899, John E. Mabie. 3. Bertha May, mar- ried Elbridge Gerry Hunton. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Hunton: I. Eugene Willis, born November 27, 1902. 2. Marie Gertrude, Jan- uary 14, 1906. 3. Flora Bell, October 22, I910.

This family descends from a BEYER German ancestor, who at the date this record begins was a physician, practicing in Alsace-Lorraine, then a province of Germany, as it is now. Dr. Frederick Beyer, of Alsace, Germany, married and had a son.

(II) Frederick (2), son of Dr. Frederick (1) Beyer, was born in Alsace, Germany, where he married and had children born. He came to the United States and settled with his family in Albany, New York, July 3, 1841. While a resident of Albany, Mr. Beyer met with a serious accident that so injured his leg as to leave him a cripple. Later he removed to Buffalo, New York, making his journey by canal. He was a man of some means,

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largely in cash, with which he intended to purchase a large tract of land. After examin- ing Erie county farms, and deciding that the price was higher than he wanted to pay, he took passage on the vessel "Erie" for Chicago, where he was told land in plenty could be bought for one dollar per acre. He left with his wife one thousand four hundred dollars, taking with him the balance of his capital to purchase a large tract wherever price and loca- tion suited him. The "Erie" caught fire and was totally destroyed, Mr. Beyer perishing in the wreck, it is supposed, as he was never again heard from. He was a member of the German Lutheran church, and identified with the Whig party. He married, in Germany, Barbara Hahn, who survived him, and after becoming a widow purchased a farm in the town of Lancaster, which she operated with the assistance of her older sons. She kept the family together on the farm until they were self-supporting, they in turn caring for her in her old age. Only one of the children ever married. There were seven in the family : John Frederick, John, Mary Barbara, Philip, Christian, of whom further, Magdalena and David.

(III) Christian, fifth child and fourth son of Frederick (2) and Barbara (Hahn) Beyer, was born in Alsace, Germany, June 9, 1837, died in Erie county, New York, December 12, 1909. He was brought to the United States by his parents in 1841, and received a good education in the public schools and Williams- ville Academy. He worked with his brothers on the Lancaster farm until he arrived at a suitable age for learning a trade. For several years he followed carpentering, teaching in the district schools during the winter terms. He was a good singer, and understood music so well that he organized singing classes, after the style of the old-fashioned "Singing School." He became a well-known contractor and builder, erecting many barns, dwellings, etc., in the neighborhood. He wanted to en- list during the civil war, but was prevented by his mother. After marriage he settled in the town of Lancaster, where he remained four years, and in 1868 purchased a farm and re- moved to Blossom, town of West Seneca, Erie county. He was tax collector of his town, and served as school trustee. In early life he was a member of the Lutheran church, with his family, but later in life became a Christadel- phian. In politics he was a Whig and a Re-

publican. His acquaintance was a very large one, his duties as school teacher and singing master bringing him in contact with the young, while as contractor and farmer he met their elders. He was highly respected by young and old, and died loved and sincerely mourned.

He married, January 14, 1863, Lucy E., born in Nova Scotia, October 23, 1845, daugh- ter of John and Sarah Elizabeth (Weir) Tray- nor, and maternal granddaughter of Samuel Weir. The Traynors and Weirs were of English, Scotch and Irish descent. Children : I. Frank A., of whom further. 2. Edward F., born June 8, 1866; married, June 26, 1900, Alice Lindsay ; children: Winifred F., born April 20, 1906; Robert L., born January 29, 1910; Gertrude T., born August 12, 19II. 3. James M., born April 7, 1869, died January I, 1893. 4. Ruby E., born December 13, 1872; married, August 30, 1905, Almon B. Farwell, born January 19, 1870. 5. Pearl E., born October 24, 1880.

(IV) Frank A., eldest son and child of Christian and Lucy E. (Traynor) Beyer, was born in the town of Alden, Erie county, New York, September 1, 1864. In 1868 his par- ents removed to Blossom, West Seneca, Erie county, where his boyhood years were spent and public school education acquired. After completing his studies there, he began clerk- ing for Adam Beckel, continuing until he had saved money enough to pay for a course in business training at Bryant & Stratton's Busi- ness College in Buffalo, from whence he was graduated. His first business engagement in Buffalo was with L. F. W. Arend, a dry goods merchant on Main street. In about half a year this was purchased by Barnes, Bancroft & Company, which later became "The William Hengerer Company," a large department store. Mr. Beyer remained through these changes and had so established himself in favor, as a capable and trustworthy young man, that he was made manager of the credit department, a position he held for eleven years. During the last two years of this period he was interested with his brother, Ed- ward F., in the firm of Beyer & Company, grocers, Buffalo, a business later sold to Frank J. Eberle. In 1884 opportunities so presented themselves to Mr. Beyer that he resigned his position, removed to Red House, Cattaraugus county, New York, where he opened a general store. Here he also made his first venture in

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Genealogical and family history of central New York : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the building of a nation, Volume II, Part 59

Author: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 Publication date: 1912 Publisher: New York, Lewis historical publishing company Number of Pages: 646

Author: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918
Publication date: 1912
Publisher: New York, Lewis historical publishing company
Number of Pages: 646