Genealogical and family history of western New York; a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the building of a nation, Volume III, Part 11

Author: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918, ed
Publication date: 1912
Publisher: New York, Lewis Historical Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 598


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ANSLEY


This family is of English an- cestry, the first record being found of them in Pike county,


Pennsylvania.


(I) Hudson Ansley was a resident of Pike county, Pennsylvania, and with his wife came to Collins, Erie county, New York, between 1825 and 1830. He purchased the only "clear- ing" then made in that section and there reared a large family, which were given all the educational advantages possible in that day and section. He married (first) Maria Heaton, who bore him: George. William, Heaton, Hudson, Joseph, Ann, Mary, Laura. He married a second wife who bore him two children.


(II) Hudson (2) son of Hudson (1) and Maria (Heaton) Ansley, was born in Collins.


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Erie county, New York, January 15, 1838. He was educated in the district public school and the academies of Gowanda and Fredonia. He taught in the district schools for five years, then decided upon the profession of law, and in 1860 began study with the law firm of Torrance & Allen, of Gowanda. He con- tinued with them until his admission to the bar, June, 1863. While a law student he dis- continued his studies in 1861 and devoted him- self to procuring the enlistment of volunteers for the Union army. He attended many war meetings, at all of which he was an earnest speaker, and his zeal inspired others and many recruits were secured through his ef- forts. October 18, 1861, he was enrolled in the Sixty-fourth Regiment, New York Infan- try, and later was commissioned regimental hospital steward, serving until honorably dis- charged, March, 1862. After his admission to the bar he formed, in July, 1863, a partner- ship with his former instructor, Henry F. Al- len, of Gowanda, continuing until April. 1864, when he removed to Salamanca, where he has since been constantly engaged in the practice of his profession. He practiced alone until 1872 when he formed a partnership with Oli- ver S. Vreeland, which continued until 1879. He then became associated with Carey D. Da- vie in a law partnership which continued until the spring of 1890. The firm of Ansley & Spencer (John J. Spencer) was formed in 1891, continuing until September 15, 1902, when George H. Ansley was admitted to the firm. In 1904 Mr. Spencer withdrew.


Besides his always large private practice, Mr. Ansley has held important public positions. In October, 1879, after the death of James D. McVay, surrogate of Cattaraugus county, he was appointed by Governor Lucius Robinson to fill out the unexpired term. In 1882 he was appointed by Governor Grover Cleveland, at- torney for the Seneca Indians, holding until 1892. His legal career has been a highly suc- cessful one, and no man ever stood higher in the estimation of the Cattaraugus county bar than he. His practice has been conducted on a high plane and his record is an enviable one. Learned in the law and skillful in its applica- tion, he prosecutes his cases with consummate skill, yet is always courteous and mindful of the ethics of his profession and of the rights of his opponents. He has important business interests outside of his profession. He is president of the Salamanca Veneer Panel


Company, attorney and director of the Sala- manca Building and Loan Association and director of the First National Bank of Sala- manca. His life has been an active one and in living it he has harmed no man in order to succeed himself. Politically Mr. Ansley has always been a loyal Democrat. He has attained high rank in the councils of his party and has been an untiring worker for party success. He was a member of the state com- mittee in 1885-88, was a delegate to the "Anti Snapper" convention at Saratoga, New York, delegate to the national convention in Chi- cago, in June, 1892 (that nominated Grover Cleveland ) and a frequent delegate to county, district and state conventions. He served as trustee of the village of Gowanda, 1863-64, supervisor representing Salamanca, 1866-67- 68-69-80-81-91, was appointed postmaster of Salamanca, July 1. 1893, holding four years. His public, like his private career, has been an honorable one, each obligation to the public having been faithfully met.


In Free Masonry he has had an honored career. He is past master of Cattaraugus Lodge, No. 239, having held the office of mas- ter through seven reelections. He is past high priest of Salamanca Chapter, No. 266, Royal Arch Masons, having held the office of high priest two terms. He is also a Knight Templar of Salamanca Commandery, No. 62. Mr. Ansley enjoys the social side of life and possesses a host of warm friends who speak of him in the most complimentary terms. In 1880 he toured Europe. visiting Great Brit- ain and all parts of the Continent. In 1889 he visited the island of Cuba and in 1891 visited "Old Mexico." While many of the cares of his profession and business have been sur- rendered, he is yet actively engaged, and while the enthusiasm of youth has departed, the calm, mature judgment that has succeeded it more than compensates.


He married, November 4, 1863 Elzina Jane, born March 30. 1839, daughter of Zalmon Hanford, born August 9, 1807, died January 15, 1893. married, April 13, 1834, Belinda Southworth. Her grandfather, Alexander Hanford, married, November 1, 1787. Lydia Tuttle, of Manlius, New York. Ten children : Leander, born August 2, 1788; Philo, Janu- ary 1, 1701 ; Sophie, December 25, 1792; Al- mina, March 24, 1794: Keziah. June 25, 1799; Zerua, February 6, 1801 : Clarissa, April 4, 1803 : Alexander, May 1I, 1805 : Zalmon, Au-


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gust 9, 1807 ; William, July 18, 1812. Chil- dren of Zalmon and Belinda Hanford : George A., born April 6, 1835, died 1873; Lavina Adelaide, born August 15, 1836, died Febru- ary 5, 1911 ; Elzina Jane, married Hudson ( 2) Ansley ; child, George H. Belinda South- worth, wife of Zalmon Hanford, was third of the fifteen children of Edward and Huldah (Stevens) Southworth: Beriah, born August 28, 1809, died October 23, 1809; Lucretia, March 13, 1811, died April 23, 1896; Belinda, September 9, 1812, died April 23, 1896; Lu- cinda, March 15, 1814, died May 11, 1836; Edward, April 17, 1816, died June 16, 1890; Samuel, March 27, 1818, died March 27, 1838; Joshua, March 31, 1820; Isaac, July 13, 1822, died September 23, 1875 ; Sarah Ann, October 23, 1824, died November 8, 1864; James. March 9, 1827. died October 17, 1879 ; Louisa, twin of James: Thomas, February 28, 1829, died April 4, 1848: Alonzo, May 29, 1831, died October 9, 1831 : Melissa, twin of Alon- zo: Wallace, May 31. 1833.


(III) George Hanford, only son of Hudson (2) and Elzina Jane (Hanford) Ansley, was born in Salamanca, New York, December 14, 1875. He was early educated in the public school, prepared for college, entered Williams College, from whence he was graduated A. B., class of 1899. He then entered Columbia University Law School, receiving his degree of LL.B. with the class of 1902. In the same year he was admitted to the New York bar and became a member of the Salamanca law firm of Ansley & Spencer. The latter with- drew in 1904 and father and son then formed the firm of Ansley & Ansley, which still con- tinues in successful general practice. Both are members of the Cattaraugus County Bar Association, and in 1911 George H. Ansley was elected president of the association. George H. Ansley is a director of the Sala- manca Loan and Building Association, village attorney, 1908-09-1I, chairman of the Demo- cratic county committee and interested in all that pertains to the welfare of his village. He is a member of the Masonic order, and is a warden of the Episcopal church. He married, October 18, 1906, Charlotte Fish, born Au- gust . 14, 1881 ; child, Charles Hudson, born April 24, 1908.


GOODWIN


This family is derived from staunch old English stock, the progenitor of the name in


America having been born and reared in Eng- land. His name was Richard Goodwin and he had two brothers, the eldest of whom settled on the ancestral estate in England. The younger brother was a sea captain and on one of his voyages came to America, settling in Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania; a number of his de- scendants are now residents of western Penn- sylvania. Richard Goodwin came to Amer- ica as a young man, in the latter part of the eighteenth century, and settled in New Hamp- shire. He was a shipwright and carpenter, and shortly after coming to this country he plastered and shingled Dartmouth College. He married Elizabeth Flanders, of South Hampton, New Hampshire. Mrs. Goodwin had two brothers who served in the revolu- tionary war; one was killed in that struggle but the other, John Flanders, survived the many engagements in which he participated and returned home. Children: I. Richard, mentioned below. 2. Dr. Ezra, settled in Tompkins county, New York, where he built up a large medical practice and where he re- sided until his death. 3. Esther, married John Farnam and lived across the river from her old home in New Hampshire. When her eldest child was three weeks old she wanted to go home to visit her parents but as the spring freshet was on she could not cross the ford. Undismayed, however, she carefully wrapped up the infant and swam her horse across the stream, reaching home in good shape. 4. Ruth, married Biga Bruce.


(II) Richard (2) son of Richard (I) and Elizabeth (Flanders) Goodwin, was born in Rockingham county, New Hampshire. He was a lumberman and farmer by occupation, and came to New York state when it was a howling wilderness inhabited by wild beasts. He purchased land, amounting to five hun- dred acres, in Cattaraugus county, from the Holland Land Company, and there erected a little log house and began the arduous task of clearing and cultivating his estate. He was a Whig in his political convictions, and in religious matters was a staunch member of the Baptist church. He married Ruth P. Sanborn. Children: Mark S., born July 27, 1807; Eliza, February 15, 1809; Daniel. March 15, 1811; Laura, January 17, 1813; Augustus Colson, mentioned below ; Richard, June 27, 1835.


(III) Augustus Colson, son of Richard (2) and Ruth P. (Sanborn) Goodwin, was


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born in Conewango, Cattaraugus county, New York, June 20, 1827. He was reared and edu- cated on the old homestead farm, and after attaining years of maturity was engaged in farming on that estate until February, 1902, when he retired from business life and re- moved to Jamestown, New York, where he has since resided. He is Republican in poli- tics and during his career has been the effi- cient incumbent of a number of important township offices, including that of township assessor. He is a devout Methodist in his re- ligious belief. He married (first) at East Randolph, New York, October 23, 1850, Julia Ann Ireland, born March 17, 1828, at Rush, Monroe county, New York. She died Feb- ruary 9, 1874. Her parents were Nathaniel and Mary (Cook) Ireland, the former of whom was of Welsh descent. There were thirteen children in the Ireland family. He married (second) Polly (Wilcox) Bennett. Children by first wife: Mary E., born March 18, 1853, married William Kirk and they re- side on the old homestead; Elmer F., born June 5, 1857, died in the fall of 1878; Perry Wilber, mentioned below ; Richard Vernon, born October 24, 1862, is a resident of Tarpon Springs, Florida, where he is superintendent of a silica mine.


(IV) Perry Wilber, son of Augustus Col- son and Julia Ann (Ireland) Goodwin, was born on the old homestead in Conewango, Cattaraugus county, New York, August 16, 1860. He was reared on the farm, in the work and management of which he early be- gan to assist his father, and his education was obtained in the neighboring district schools. When eighteen years of age, in 1878, he came to Jamestown with the intention of working for one month for the Lakeview Cemetery Company. Becoming installed as an employe for that company he continued as such until 1898, when he was made assistant superin- tendent and sexton. On August 3, 1907, lie was made general superintendent and a mem- ber of the board of trustees of the company, which important positions he retains at the present time (1912). In 1878 the Lakeview Cemetery Company consisted of thirty-five acres : now it has one hundred and seventy- five acres and is considered one of the finest cemeteries in the entire state of New York.


Mr. Goodwin, in connection with his work, has traveled throughout the country, visiting many of the cemeteries of the largest cities,


and he may be said to be one of the best in- formed men in the United States on the sub- ject of caring for the departed ones. He is a hard-working, conscientious, liberal-minded man, honest and straightforward in all his dealings, and as such commands the unalloyed confidence and esteem of his fellowmen. He is the owner of a large amount of valuable real estate and residences in Jamestown ; is a director in the Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Jamestown ; a director in the National Bank of Falconer; and a director in the Crown Metal Construction Company of Jamestown. He is a member of the Buffalo Street Metho- dist Episcopal Church, and is president of the board of trustees of that organization. In a fraternal way he is affiliated with Ellicott Lodge, No. 221, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having passed through the official chairs of that body three different times. In politics he is a stalwart Republican.


He married, September 29, 1880, at James- town. New York, Jennie L. Bull, whose birth occurred at Poland, Chautauqua county, New York, July 15, 1859. She is a daughter of Abraham and Lucy (Cassort) Bull, and has two sisters and one brother, namely: Nellie A., Lucy Z. and Clyde. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin: Frank Perry, mentioned be- low.


(V) Dr. Frank Perry Goodwin, son of Perry Wilber and Jennie L. ( Bull) Goodwin, was born at Jamestown, New York, August 30, 1882. He was graduated from the James- town high school as a member of the class of 1900, and four years later was graduated from the University of Cornell, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In 1906 he completed the Cornell medical course and since that time has been engaged in the practice of his pro- fession at Jamestown, where he is achieving prominence as a physician. He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and a member of Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 145. Free and Accepted Masons. He married, Feb- ruary 15, 1909, Inez C. Knowlton.


The prosperity of the state of


WAFFLE New York, especially in agri- cultural lines, is largely owing to the excellent work accomplished by the early settlers. Notably is this the case in Cen- tral and Western New York, where the set- tlers known as the "Mohawk Dutch" had their headquarters in the Mohawk valley, from


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which they obtained their designation. Among these settlers was the Wayle family, among whose descendants is the Rev. Albert Edward Waffle. While the original form of spelling has been retained by the majority of the de- scendants, the name is pronounced Waffle. It is a matter much to be regretted that so few of the earlier records of this section have been preserved, but it may be stated as a fact that the Waffle family originally came from Hol- land, and followed agricultural pursuits in this country. The grandfather of Dr. Waffle was thus engaged, and was the father of George, see forward, Andrew, John, Joseph and two daughters.


( II) George Waffle, mentioned above, was born at Palatine Bridge, New York, Septem- ber 9. 1808, died at Elm Valley, New York, September, 1884. During his entire active life he was engaged in farming in Allegany and Steuben counties, New York, where he gave his political support to the Democratic party, while he made no profession of religion. He married, at Scio, New York, December 25, 1842. Betsey Knight, born in that town, April 20. 1820, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Millard) Knight, the latter of Welsh extrac- tion, the former of English descent, and a resident of Connecticut until he removed to Scio, New York. The children of George and Betsey (Knight ) Waffle were: Anna Bell, born at Scio. New York. January, 1843 ; Albert Edward, see forward ; Samuel George, born at Troupsburg, New York, May, 1848: Sarah, Troupsburg, 1850; Andrew, born at Elm Valley, New York, 1856; and Florence Janet, Elm Valley, July 18. 1860.


(III) Rev. Albert Edward Waffle, D. D., eldest son of George and Betsey (Knight) Waffle, was born in Troupsburg, Steuben county. New York. November 14. 1846. His elementary education was acquired in the public schools of his district and he then became a student at the Alfred University, Alfred, Allegany county, New York. Subse- quently he matriculated at Madison (now Col- gate) University, from which he was gradu- ated in 1872, and finally pursued his theologi- cal studies at the Hamilton (now Colgate) Theological Seminary. The last named insti- tution bestowed the degree of Doctor of Di- vinity upon Dr. Waffle in 1892. For some years Dr. Waffle was engaged in teaching in the public schools, and was ordained as minis- ter in 1873. He has been eminently success-


ful in the profession he has made the princi- pal work of his life, and has officiated as fol- lows: Baptist churches at New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1873-80; Lewisburg, Pennsyl- vania, 1880-84: Bay City, Michigan, 1885-88 : Jamestown, New York, 1888-95 ; Albion, New York, 1895-1905: Woodstock, Ontario, Can- ada, 1905-08. Since the last mentioned year he has served as a minister at large of the Baptist church in various churches, and has also been extensively engaged in literary work. During his residence in Lewisburg. Dr. Waf- fle served as professor of rhetoric and logic at the Lewisburg ( now Bucknell) University. Among the published works of Dr. Waffle may be mentioned : "The Lord's Day." 1885, which was awarded a prize of one thousand dollars: "The Interpreter with his Bible," 1892: "Christianity and Property," 1896; "The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth," 1902. In the edition of 1912 of "Who's Who in America," a sketch of Dr. Waffle will appear. He has never been connected with any secret society with the exception of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity while at college. He is, however, a leading member of two literary clubs-The Albion (New York) Historical Club, and the Albion Historical Conversation Club, holding the office of president in the latter.


Dr. Waffle was married at Hamilton, New York, June 19, 1873, to Mary Rebecca Har- vey, born at Manlius, New York, August I, 1848, and they have one child, Albert Harvey, born March 16, 1893, who is now a student at Colgate University. Mrs. Waffle is the daughter of Hezekiah and Lucy Waitstill (Loomis) Harvey, the former a doctor of di- vinity in the Baptist denomination and a pro- fessor at Colgate Theological Seminary, where he was dean of the faculty at the time of his death.


George Potter, the immigrant POTTER of this family. and several oth- ers of the same surname, set- tled early in Rhode Island. He was born in England. He died soon after 1638, it is sup- posed, as no further record of him has been found. His widow married Nicholas Niles. Potter was admitted an inhabitant of the Island of Aquidneck in 1638. He and twenty- eight others signed the following compact, dated April 30, 1639: "We whose names are underwritten do acknowledge ourselves the


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legal subjects of His Majesty King Charles, and in his name do hereby bind ourselves into a civil body politicke, unto his laws according to matters of Justice." Nathaniel Potter, probably his brother, signed the same com- pact.


(II) Abel, only known child of George Potter, was doubtless born in England about 1638. His father-in-law (stepfather ), Nicho- las Niles, bound him out to William Baul- stone for the term of eighteen years. The town approved the contract "for the better security of Mr. Baulstone." ( He may have been three years old at the time, but probably older. for the boy "gave his consent," so his apprenticeship extended until after he came of age. ) He and Nathaniel Potter confirmed a deed, September 5, 1664, of eight acres that had once been in their father's possession, said deed having been made by Samuel Wilbur to John Tripp, shaft carpenter, May 7, 1663. By father's possession the respective fathers of each is meant. Nathaniel was son of Nathan- iel. Abel Potter bought land of John Read, for #36, a right in Mashantatack, at Dart- mouth, Massachusetts, May 3, 1667. He and his wife Rachel, of Mashantatack, sold sixty acres and commoning near Pawtucket Falls to Joseph Henckes, said land formerly belong- ing to her grandfather, Ezekiel Holliman, the deed being dated at Providence, October 10, 1671. He was admitted a freeman May I, 1677. He sold land October 6. 1682 to Roger Burlingame for two pounds. His will was dated January 14, 1692, and proved March 9, following. His wife Rachel was executor. He bequeathed to son George "sixty acres where he has made preparation for building," and various other property, he paying his sis- ter Mary five pounds. He directed his wife to divide the rest of the estate among the chil- dren, excepting George and Stephen. The latter was bequeathed, at the death of the wife, all the homestead, paying to his sister Mary five pounds, and the sons Abel and Benjamin were to pay Mary five pounds within two years after they became of age. The will of the widow Rachel was dated November 23, 1724, her sons Ichabod and Job executors. She bequeathed to sons Abel, Benjamin and Ste- phen and John ; to daughter Mary. Ichabod and Job had lands at Mashantatack. Abel married, November 16. 1669, Rachel Warner, who died November 9, 1724. daughter of John and Priscilla ( Holliman) Warner. Chil-


dren, born at Warwick, Rhode Island : George, May 3, 1712; John, mentioned below : Abel, January 1, 1713; Benjamin, married Sarah Lockwood; Mary, married Hugh Stone ; Ste- phen ; Ichabod; Job, married Meribah Carter.


(III) John, son of Abel Potter, was born at Warwick, Rhode Island, in 1680, and died aged ninety. He married, February 19, 1702, Rachel, daughter of John Dearborn. Chil- ('ren, born at Coventry, Rhode Island: John Jr., July 8, 1703 ; Susanna, January II, 1705; Elizabeth. May 18, 1709; Mary, December 29, IZII; William ; Abel ; Joseph, mentioned be- low.


(IV) Joseph, son of John Potter, was born at Coventry, Rhode Island, in 1715, and died in1 1785. He married, September II, 1742, Freelove Bennett, born 1723, died 1824, aged one hundred years. Children, born at Coven- try : Samuel, May 24, 1745; John, July 28, 1747; Mary, May 28, 1750; George, Decem- ber 31, 1753; Mercy, March 13, 1756; Ruth ; Rowland; Hannah ; Ephraim, mentioned be- low ; Betsey ; Gilbert.


(V) Ephraim, son of Joseph Potter, was born at Coventry, July 14, 1760, and died August 8, 1832. He married, in 1781, Eliza- beth Parker. He was a farmer at Floyd, New York. Children, born at Floyd: Catharine, March 12, 1782, died August 30, 1861; Thomas, January 28, 1784, died October I, 1849: Esther, August 28, 1786, died May 23, 1823; Cynthia, September 22, 1788, died March 2, 1867: Charles, October 16, 1792, died May 20, 1839; Stephen, July 19, 1795, died 1798; George, October 18, 1797, died April 26, 1869; John E., mentioned below ; Jonathan, July 4, 1803, died 1805 : Green, De- cember 18, 1807, died March 1, 1869.


(VI) John E., son of Ephraim Potter, was born at Floyd, New York. January 9, 1801, and died March 21, 1880. He was educated in the public schools of his native town, learned the trade of tanner, and afterward owned a tannery at Orwell, Oswego county, New York. He married, in 1820. Jane Davis, born in 1802, died in 1885, daughter of Nathaniel and Jane Davis. Children, born at Floyd: I. Da- vid Van Ness, April 24, 1821 ; married Nancy MI. Angell. 2. Roxanna, October 31, 1822; married Orrin Beadle. 3. William, February 28, 1825, died October 18, 1829. 4. Nathaniel E., February 14. 1826, died September 14, 1827. 5. Alexander, September 15, 1827; married (first) Martha P. Wardwell, ( second)


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Marion Robbins. Born at Orwell : 6. Charles, April 30, 1830; died February 16, 1857. 7. Albert J., mentioned below. 8. Latham D., March 28, 1839; married Martha A. Doan. 9. Mary E., May 21, 1841, died October 17, 1845. 10. Marshall D., July 1, 1843 ; married Mary Greenwood. II. Ellen M., May 18, 1846 : married Henry J. Pennock.


(VII) Albert J., son of John E. Potter, was born at Orwell, New York. September 7, 1833, and has always lived in that town. He was educated in the public schools, and learned the trade of carpenter when a young man. During most of his active life he has been a farmer. He is now living in Orwell. Dur- ing the civil war he enlisted in Company C, IIoth New York Regiment, Volunteer Infan- try, and served to the end of the war. He has been active in public affairs and has served on the board of education. In politics he is a Prohibitionist, and in religion he is a Congre- gationalist. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic of Orwell, in which he has held the principal offices, and about which he has recently written a book. He is one of the most prominent and influential citizens of the town, and is highly respected by all his townsmen. He married, September 7, 1856, Mary M. Damon, born in 1832, daugh- ter of Daniel and Polly ( Balch ) Da- mon. Children, born in Orwell. New York : I. Genevieve. December 13, 1857 ; married, September 5. 1877, DeForest J., son of Julius Augustus and Eliza Ann ( Porter ) Howlett. 2. Cora Albertine, November 18, 1862, died September 29, 1864. 3. Llewellyn. December 27, 1868; married Adelaide Washburn ; children: Glenn, Mar- jorie and Mary, all living at Orwell. 4. Clar- ence A., mentioned below.




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