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6. Mary D., born at Belleville. She has cultivated a taste for art, and some of her fine paintings would adorn any home in the land.
7. Matilda P., born December 21, 1841. She was educated at Union Academy, Belleville, as were all of the children of her parents. At Belleville, New York, in 1867, she became the wife of D. L. Angle. Their hospitable home is in Syracuse, New York. Like her mother she is often found at the bedside of sickness and death.
8. Miranda A., born August 12. 1846. died at the age of three years, August 15. 1849.
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Ira Goodenough, father of these children, died at his home in the village of Belleville, New York. November 10. 1882, aged eighty-four years. He survived his wife a little over a year, her death having oc- curred May 25. 1881.
SOLOMON MAKEPEACE, one of the representative citizens of Plessis. Jefferson county. New York, who is recognized as a man of sterling integrity whose word is as good as his bond, was born in the town in which he now resides, May 17. 1837.
Solomon Makepeace, father of Solomon Makepeace, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, a son of Elliot Makepeace. In company with his parents he came to Jefferson county, New York, settling at Perch Lake, and later at Brownville. Both he and his father manu- factured potash in connection with farming, conducting the latter pur- suit on land which they cleared off. He built the first sawmill at Joachum, and subsequently established a general store there, which he conducted for many years, supplying the new settlers gratis with many of the necessaries of life during their adverse crop seasons. He was a sincere Christian, a type of the better class of emigrants to the Black River country, who " first explored, through perils manifold, the shores and mountains, the valleys and plains of this new land; who leveled forests, cleared fields, made paths by land and water, and planted commonwealths." Mr. Makepeace married Jane Cronkhite (also spelled Kronkhite) and they were the parents of a number of children, among whom were: Lucy, who became the wife of Alanson Cole: Ursula, a resident of Illinois; Lydia, who resides at Alexandria Bay : Solomon, mentioned hereinafter, and John, a resident of Clayton. Solomon Makepeace. father of these children, died at his residence in Alexandria, New York, January 24. 1869. in his eighty-seventh year.
After completing a common school education Solomon Make- peace, Jr., followed the great lakes for four years. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F. Tenth Regiment New York Heavy Artillery, and after two years' service received an honorable discharge in 1864 with rank of corporal. He then returned to Plessis, New York, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, first as clerk with Mr. Farrman, of Plessis, where he remained for a period of time. He then formed a partnership with Mr. Mc Allister, and later with Mr. Ogsbury, of Plessis, and they con- ducted business for a number of years under the firm name of Make- peace & Ogsbury. In 1884 he purchased the interest of his partner,
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and has since continued alone in the general merchandise trade. The esteem and appreciation in which he is held by his fellow citizens is evi- denced by the fact that he was chosen for the office of postmaster, in which capacity he gave entire satisfaction to all concerned for four years, and at the end of this time he retired and turned the business over to his two sons, Claude J. and Frank S., the latter being now ( 1904) post- master. The postoffice was placed in Plessis during the administration of President Harrison.
During the many years of his business career. Mr. Makepeace was noted for his honorable and upright methods and his reputation is above reproach. He was a keen, shrewd, progressive business man, always carefully considering the wants of his customers and aiming to keep in stock everything which they might possibly desire, having all that is to be found in an up-to-date country store. He carried a full line of dry goods, notions, hardware, boots and shoes, groceries, etc. He retired from business in 1901, and the business so well founded by him has been ably conducted by his two sons, Claude J. and Frank S., who have well sustained the reputation made by their father. Like him they are potent factors in the political field, sustaining the principles of the Republican party.
In 1858 Mr. Makepeace was united in marriage to Lucinda Forbes, born March 30, 1840, daughter of Francis and Betsy Forbes, whose ancestors came here from England and resided in this country until their death; she was one of a number of children. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Makepeace: 1. Elbert E., born January 9. 1860, married Ethel Ballentine, of Smith's Falls, Canada, and they have one child, Gerald T. Makepeace. 2. Frank S., born January 1, 1865. 3. Frederick, born March 27, 1867. died August 27, 1869. 4. Fanny Adele, born August 3, 1871, became the wife of Lewis Pickert, and their son, Harry M. Pickert, now resides in Alexandria Bay. 5. Lydia J., born February 23, 1874, resides at home. 6. Claude J., born May 1, 1878, a resident of Plessis, in which town his birth occurred.
CHARLES LINGENFELTER. Foremost among the enterpris- ing and influential residents of Clayton, Jefferson county, New York, who have aided materially in building up and maintaining the prosper- ity of that section of the state, is Charles Lingenfelter, who was born in the village in which he now resides, January 10, 1847.
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John Lingenfelter, father of Charles Lingenfelter, was born in Montgomery county. New York, in 1815. He was reared in the vicin- ity of his birthplace, educated in the common schools adjacent to his home, and for a number of years followed farming there as a means of livelihood. He was the first captain of the first canal boat on the Erie Canal, in which capacity he served for ten years, and at the expira- tion of this period of time he came to Clayton, New York, making the journey on a sleigh, and settled on the farm now owned by his son Charles, which then contained but sixty acres. This he cleared off. and drew the timber into the village of Clayton and floated it down the St. Lawrence river. Later he purchased one hundred and fifty-three acres of land, seventy-five acres of which he cleared off, whereon he built a fine house and barn, and on this tract he resided until his re- tirement from active business pursuits, when he removed to Lafarge- ville. New York, where he spent his last years, his death being caused by cancer. He served as road commissioner three years, being elected thereto on the Democratic ticket. He married Magdeline Consaul, who was born in Montgomery county, New York, a daughter of Matthew and Hannah ( Lewis) Consaul, residents of Amsterdam. New York. the latter named having been a native of that place. They were the parents of a large family. Mr. and Mrs. Consaul both died in Amster- dam, the latter attaining to the remarkable age of ninety years.
The following named children were born to John and Magdeline Lingenfelter: 1. Matthew, deceased: 2. Elida, who became the wife of Mr. Henry, of Lafargeville. New York, where they now reside: 3. Louis, who resides near Clayton Center: 4. Joseph, who died : 5, Susan, who became the wife of Albert Putnam: 6. Rufus, who died; 7. Sarah J., who became the wife of Wendell Heyle, further mention of whom is made in the sketch of George Heyle, found elsewhere in this work: 8. Lucira: 9. Charles mentioned hereinafter: 10. George. deceased: II. Melzer, deceased. The mother of these children, who was a regular attendant of the Methodist Episcopal church, attained the advanced age of ninety-three years.
Charles Lingenfelter resided in his native town. Clayton, until he was fifteen years of age, in the meantime obtaining a good educa- tion in the common schools. During the following nine years he was employed on the great lakes, after which he returned to Clayton and located on his present farm of one hundred and fifty-three acres, which is devoted to general farming purposes. In 1888 he opened a quarry
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on his property, which he has since conducted. this containing a fine quality of stone for which he finds a ready market in all the nearby towns and villages. He supplied a large quantity of fine stone for the handsome summer residence of George C. Boldt, on Hart Island, in the St. Lawrence river. In connection with this enterprise he also conducted the operations on his farm up to 1900, when he rented his farm and purchased his present homestead of twenty-three acres and rebuilt the house and barn. He has served as secretary of the cheese factory, and for fourteen years has disposed of the product of the same. For one term he acted as collector of taxes for the village of Clayton. and he has been appointed a delegate to several county conventions. He is a regular attendant upon the services of the Methodist Episcopal church, a Democrat in politics, and a member of Clayton Grange.
In 1870 Mr. Lingenfelter married Elizabeth Harter. a native of Clayton and daughter of Peter Harter. now deceased, who was a pros- perous farmer. One child was the issue of this union-Howard A .. born December 4, 1872. now a physician in New York city. Mrs. Lingenfelter died aged forty-two years. For his second wife Mr. Lin- genfelter married Thankful Halliday, also a native of Clayton, and daughter of Shuman Halliday, a farmer. She was the eldest of two children. the other being Joseph Halliday, a farmer, residing near by. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lingenfelter, namely: Shu- man Adelbert, Hazel Bernice, and Charles Don.
STEPHEN R. RYAN. The name which introduces this sketch is that of one of the most substantial business men and highly respected citizens of Watertown. Jefferson county, New York. He was born in the town of Osceola, New York, December 26, 1849.
His father, Michael Ryan, was born in Ireland in 1809. and re- ceived his education in the national schools. He came to America in 1833 and located first in St. Catharine's, Canada, and later removed to Lewis county. New York, settling in the village of Osceola, where he was a pioneer. He spent his last years at Maple Hill, a small hamlet in Williamstown, New York, where he died in 1876, aged sixty-seven years. He married Mary Ann Sweeney, born in Ireland, in 1810, and they lived together more than fifty years and reared a family of thir- teen children. The eldest, Patrick, enlisted in the Fourteenth Battery of New York Artillery, and was wounded at the second battle of Bull Run and died on the field. Stephen R. Ryan's mother died about five
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months before her husband. She was a fine specimen of womanhood, and her memory is deeply cherished by her surviving children.
Stephen R. Ryan when but eleven years old moved with his par- ents to the town of Willianistown. Oswego county, New York, to a lit- tle placed called Maple Hill, where his father took a contract for get- ting out wood for the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, the wood being delivered by the contractors to Williamstown and then drawn from there by the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad to Rome. a distance of twenty-eight miles. Mr. Ryan lived with his parents, and in 1865 entered the company's store and worked there for four years. So well was he thought of by the proprietors. John P. Wardwell, of Rome, New York, and Dr. Sutherland, of Steuben county, that they sent him to night school during the winter months. In 1869 he went to his brother. Hugh Ryan, of Croghan, New York, and learned from him the millwright, carpenter and joiner trade. In 1873 he came to Watertown, where he worked as a carpenter and wagon maker. In 1880, with Mort Hardy, he opened a saloon on Court street. In 1881 he bought out Mr. Hardy's interest, and in 1882 sold his saloon to McCutchin and Fowler, and entered into the soft drink business with John Winslow, afterward Ryan & Williams. In 1885 Mr. Ryan as- sumed absolute control, and in that same year bought what was then known as the Walsh Block, where he has remained ever since, and which is now known as the Ryan Block, the business occupying the two first floors, the largest concern of its kind in northern New York. Mr. Ryan is a Democrat in politics, and has been a delegate to the city and county conventions for many years. In 1877 he was elected constable in the second ward, and he was twice re-elected, his popularity being indicated by the fact that the ward was strongly Republican. He is a member of the Hibernians, of the C. M. B. A., and of the B. P. O. E .. in which he was exalted ruler in 1891 and 1892.
On September 2, 1873. Mr. Ryan married Miss Caroline Clod- wick, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Moritz Clodwick, of Belfort, Lewis county, New York. Mr. Clodwick came to this country from Ger- many, was one of the pioneer settlers of Lewis county, and established the first grist and saw mill in Belfort, town of Croghan, New York, which he conducted for twenty years, when he retired to a farm where he spent the remainder of his life, and died in 1895 at the age of seven- ty-two years. His wife passed away in 1869 at the age of thirty-six years. This to some extent broke up the home, and Mr. Ryan aided materially in rearing and educating the younger children.
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Three children were the issue of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, of whom two are living: 1. George W., born in 1875. now en- gaged as a commission merchant in Pittsburg. Pennsylvania ; he mar- ried Hattie A. Gallagher, youngest daughter of Richard Gallagher, of Carthage, New York: 2. Albert H., born in 1876, was educated in the common and high schools, later at Fort Plain, New York, and then at Georgetown College, Washington, D. C. After graduating from the last named institution he entered Cornell University, from which he was graduated with the class of 1888, when he was admitted to the bar, and is now a practicing lawyer of New York city.
Mr. Ryan and his family are active and prominent in Catholic church circles, holding membership in St. Patrick's church of Water- town, New York. In 1892 Mr. Ryan purchased his handsome and com- modious home, which is located at No. 41 Stone street. Watertown.
As may readily be seen by reading the foregoing, Mr. Ryan has demonstrated beyond question of doubt, what may be accomplished by perseverance and a fixed purpose. Upon his arrival in Watertown he stood even with the world. But while poor, as men are reckoned, from a financial standpoint, he was rich in the materials which have ever been the foundation of success. Among the foremost of these may be mentioned his unswerving honesty. Realizing fully what his exact condition was, he determined to live within his means, and, while improv- ing every opportunity to advance, to incur no obligations which he could not meet when due. Pursuing the course which he had marked out, he soon found himself enjoying the confidence of those with whom he became associated, and who respected his methods, and who were ever ready to assist him in any way. This has continued to the pres- ent time, and we now find him in the foremost ranks of the successful business men of Watertown.
ADELBERT A. SCOTT, who is now serving as supervisor of Henderson, was born in Jefferson county on the 12th of December, 1847. His ancestral history can be traced back to Connecticut, and to a period antedating the Revolutionary war. Enos Scott. the great- grandfather, was born in Connecticut in 1745. and aided the colonists in their struggle for independence. serving valiantly as a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He was a cooper by trade, and became the founder of the family in New York, residing in Lewis county, where occurred the birth of William Scott in the year 1785. He was there
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reared and educated, attending the common schools. He followed farming as a life work, and after his marriage, which occurred when he was eighteen years of age, he removed to St. Lawrence county, New York, where he purchased a tract of land of three hundred acres. To its development and improvement he devoted his energies for ten years, and then sold the property for just what he had paid for it. At that time he removed to Brownville, and subsequently took up his abode at Henderson, where he died at the advanced age of seventy-eight years. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Mabel Buck, was born in Lewis county in 1790, and died at the very advanced age of ninety-two years. In their family were five children, of whom one yet survives, William Scott, a resident of Watertown. From the same ancestry was descended General Winfield Scott, the distinguished commander of American troops in the Mexican war.
Alonzo B. Scott, the father of Adelbert Scott, was born in Ham- mond, St. Lawrence county, New York, in 1817, and there spent the first ten years of his life, when he accompanied his parents on their re- moval to Brownville. Later the family home was established at Hen- derson, and there Alonzo Scott continued to make his home until his life's labors were ended in death. He became a very extensive farmer of that locality, and prospered in his undertakings. At the same time he found opportunity to take an active part in public affairs relative to the welfare and progress of his locality, and his co-operation in this direction proved of value in promoting the general good. He married Miss Lovina Templeton, who was born in Orleans, New York, in 1820. Her father. James Templeton, was a native of New Hampshire, and emigrated from the Granite state to Jefferson county, New York, be- coming one of its pioneer settlers. He spent his remaining days in Orleans, and died at the advanced age of eighty years. His wife passed away at the age of seventy-eight years. In their family were five chil- dren, of whom two are now living. Mrs. Eliza Graves, of Watertown, and Aaron B., who is a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. It was to this family that Mrs. Scott belonged. She was a member of the Bap- tist church. By her marriage she had three children, of whom Adel- hert A. is the only one now living.
Mr. Scott, whose name introduces this record, spent his early years in Henderson, and acquired his preliminary education in the common schools, after which he continued his studies in the Union Academy at Belleville, New York, thus gaining a good literary education. Later
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he devoted his attention to teaching school, which he followed for nine years, spending six terms in a district school. His summer months were devoted to farm work upon his father's land, and he later began farm- ing on his own account, purchasing one hundred acres of land which he has since devoted to general agricultural pursuits. He is also en- gaged in buying cattle and sheep and to some extent has engaged in speculating. Ilis business affairs are capably managed, and his keen discernment and sagacity supplementing his unflagging industry have made him one of the prosperous residents of his community. He is connected with the Watertown Produce Exchange, with which he has been associated for four years, and he has represented one of the largest industries in this section of Jefferson county.
That Mr. Scott is one of the most popular and influential residents of this community is shown by the fact that he has again and again been elected to the office of supervisor, serving continuously in this posi- tion from 1890 until the present writing in 1904. In 1901 he was elected chairman of the board without opposition, and his influence has been a potent factor in shaping the affairs of the country through his connection with the office. He is the oldest supervisor in term of serv- ice on the board which has just finished its annual work, and he has occupied nearly every position on the board, from that of footing assess- ment rolls to chairman. His townsmen have elected him for two years more, beginning with the first of January, 1905. Several times his name has been prominently mentioned, and twice at least he would have been sent to Albany had he consented to go, but the opportunities came when he could not without too great a sacrifice leave home. Before the adjournment of the board the slate makers were anxious to find out how he would stand on the assembly matter this year, but if they suc- ceeded they have not made it known. He has been a delegate to the county and district conventions of his party, and his opinions carry weight in its councils. Socially Mr. Scott is connected with Rising Light Lodge, No. 667, F. and A. M., of Belleville, in which he has passed all of the chairs and is now past master. He also belongs to the chapter, R. A. M., at Adams, New York, is master of the Grange, and is a director of the Fair Association at Center. Holding member- ship with the Baptist church, he co-operates heartily in its work, con- tributes liberally to its support, and is serving as clerk of the church.
Mr. Scott was married in 1873 to Miss Clara E. Green, who was born in Ellisburgh, New York, in 1850, and is a daughter of Daniel
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Green, a farmer of that town. In the family were three children, all of whom are yet living. namely: James Green, a resident of Water- town; Mrs. Scott: and Willis E., who resides in Ellisburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Scott now have two children, Daniel G .. who married Ida Wild; and Bessie. The son and daughter still reside at home.
SETH MATHER. a retired contractor and builder living at Or- Jeans, was born in Frankfort. Herkimer county, New York, October 28, 1838. His paternal great-grandfather. Asa Mather, was proprietor of a hotel in Schuyler, New York, at an early period in the develop- ment of that part of the state. His children were Joshua. Samuel. John and Reuben Mather. Of this number Joshua Mather, the grand- father of Seth Mather, was born in Vermont and was a farmer by occupation. He removed from the Green Mountain state to Schuyler. New York. where he spent his last years, his death occurring at the age of seventy-seven. He was a man of public spirit, prominent in local affairs and held many positions, including that of justice of the peace. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church.
Seeley B. Mather. the father, was reared to farm life, and pursued his education in Schuyler, New York. Learning the carpenter's trade, he afterward removed to Utica, New York, in 1844. and carried on business there as a contractor and builder until his death, which occurred when he was sixty-six years old. He married Maria Salisbury, who was born in Jefferson county. New York, in 1815. a daughter of George Salisbury, whose birth occurred in Rhode Island, and who came to Wa- tertown. New York. in 1804, being one of the early settlers of that place. Later he removed to Sterlingville, where he died at the ad- vanced age of seventy years. By her marriage she had three children. of whom two are living: Seth and Orvilla. a resident of Philadelphia, New York.
Seth Mather spent his early years in Utica, where he acquired his education and followed the carpenter's trade from 1872 until 1882. In the latter year he came to Orleans and purchased his farm of one hun- dred and eighty-seven acres. He formerly engaged in contracting and building, but on coming to Jefferson county turned his attention to ag- ricultural pursuits, which he now follows. In addition to carrying on general farming he keeps a dairy of thirty cows.
MFr. Mather gives his political allegiance to the Republican party, and has been called to fill several local positions. He has served as as-
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sessor, in 1891 was elected supervisor, and in 1903 was again chosen for that office for a term of two years. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church. At the time of the Civil war he manifested his loy- alty to the government by enlisting in McQuade's regiment, being as- signed to Company E. Fourteenth Regiment New York Infantry. He was made first sergeant, and remained at the front for two years, par- ticipating in fourteen important engagements, including the battles of Gaines' Mills, White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill, where the regi- ment lost five hundred men. He was also in the battles of Fredericks- burg, White House, and the second battle of Bull Run.
Mr. Mather was married in 1865 to Lucy Duncan, who was born in Canada, a daughter of Dr. Alexander Duncan, who in early life took up his abode at Mather's Mills, near Adams, New York, and there en- gaged in the manufacture of furniture. He died at the age of ninety years, and his wife died at the age of ninety-one. In the family were three children: Mrs. Mather; Reuben, who is living in Adams. New York: and Grace, who resides in Belleville, New York. To Mr. and Mrs. Mather were born four children: Bert, who is living in Lafarge- ville. New York: Newell. a resident of Utica: Frank, who resides on the home farm: and Lee, in Utica. Frank married Jessie Ford and they have two children.
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