Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y. 1684-1890, Part 119

Author: Child, Hamilton, 1836- [from old catalog] comp; Horton, William H., [from old catalog] ed
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., The Syracuse journal company, printers and binders
Number of Pages: 1384

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Elisha Andrus came from Kinderhook, N. Y., to Rutland, about 1803. He married Mary Fish, and they had three children, only one of whom, Merrit, is living. Mr. Andrus was born in Rutland, December 9, 1823. In 1842 he came to Watertown and studied law with Joseph Mullin, and in 1846 was admitted to the bar, although he never engaged in the practice of his profession. In 1848 he opened a grocery, with W. N. Woodruff as partner, under the firm name of Woodruff & Andrus, which continned until 1851, when the firm was dissolved. Mr. Andrus then took as partner Francis R. Lammon, and for three years continued the business at No. 8 Woodruff House block, under the firm name of Lammon & Andrus. Since 1854 Mr. Andrus has carried on the business alone. He married Ella F. Dickinson, and their children are Ella, Grace, Sherwood, Seward, and Mand.

C. L. Schuyler was born in Canton, St. Lawrence County, in 1849. In 1866 he entered the employ of R. S. Rhodes, photographer, in Gouverneur, and in 1868 engaged in that business in Parish, Oswego County, where he remained until 1879, when he entered the employ of the Davis Sewing Machine Co., in this city. In 1889, with his brother, G. D., under the firm name of Schuyler Brothers, he engaged in the sale of musical instruments and as agent for Davis Sewing Machine Co. In January, 1890, his brother withdrew, and he has since continued the business alone. His store is at No. 1 Paddock arcade.

Joseph A. Hinds came to Watertown in 1880, and since that time has been engaged in the upholstering business. In February, 1889, he opened a shop at No. 3 Cooper block, where he is now located.

Simeon P. Huffstater came to Jefferson County, from Oswego, in 1839. He taught school eight years, and was proprietor of the Jefferson House 25 years. He is now engaged in the wholesale and retail liquor trade. He married Mary A. Moulton, of Sackets Harbor, and they have five children.

Andrew P. Baltz (son of Philip, who emigrated from Germany about 1829, and located in Orleans) was born in the town of Orleans, December 7, 1837. In 1858 he commenced, in a small way, the manufacture of Limburger cheese, and was one of the first in this part of the state to engage in that business. He has since, in one year, sold $130,000 worth of cheese, the most of which was of his own manufacture. In 1869 he located in Watertown, where he now has a grocery store at No. 70 Court street. He married, first, Elizabeth Haas, of Orleans, by whom he had six children, and second, Mary Collis, by whom he has one child.

Tomlinson & Allen started a lumber yard at 54 Conrt street, and continued it one year, when it was purchased by Starbuck & McCarty, Henry M. Allen acting as agent for one year. March 1, 1876, the present company of Starbuck & Allen was formed, and has since continued. Mr. Starbuck resides in Gouverneur, and Mr. Allen is a resident of this city. They handle about 2,000.000 feet of lumber, 1,500,000 shingles, and 1,500,000 lath annually.

A. H. Horton, agent of the American Express Company, was appointed February 18, 1889. He was clerk in the office for nearly five years previous to that time.

S. W. Reynolds came to Watertown in 1869, and for several years thereafter was a clerk. For about 12 years he was in business in company with others, and in 1885 started his present business at 32 Public Square, where he carries on an extensive wholesale and retail trade in groceries and provisions, giving employment to four clerks.

P. K. Farr started the grocery business at 15 Coffeen street in March, 1889, and he has since been carrying a full line of groceries and provisions, fruits, etc.

Northam & Empey, undertakers, are located at 25 Court street. The business was estab- lished in 1840 by S. W. Ballard, and was carried on by him until 1877. He then formed a partnership with Thomas R. Rollinson, under the firm name of Ballard & Rollinson. In 1883 W. G. Northam bought Rollinson's interest, and the firm was Ballard & Northam until 1885, when Mr. Ballard sold his interest to Mr. Northam, the firm name remaining the same until July, 1888, when Mr. Ballard's name was dropped. March 1, 1889, J. W. Empey bought a one- half interest, and the firm was changed to Northam & Empey.

Charles Chase, of Chase & Co., funeral director and undertaker, is located at 38 Arsenal street. This business was started in April, 1888. Mr. Chase was with Ballard & Northam

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three and a half years previous to opening his present place of business. He was also mail agent one and a half years, and mailing elerk in the Watertown postoffice six years.

Selah S. Bradway's grocery and provision store is located at 4212 State street. January 7, 1889, he formed a partnership with William Stonebunner, under the firm name of Stone- burner & Bradway. April 10, 1889, Stoneburner retired, and Mr. Bradway continues the busi- ness alone.

Hattie A. Plnche & Co., manufacturers and dealers in human hair goods, are located at No. 16 Commercial block. The firm was established in 1872.

Baker & Henderson's livery stable is located in the rear of the Kirby House. The business was established in December, 1888. They have from six to 10 horses.

Alexander Montgomery, merchant tailor, is located at 81% Court street. He was a cutter at the " Great Wardrobe " for 12 years, and in 1886 began business for himself.

Ernest H. Adams, son of George, established his merchant tailoring business, at 2512 Court street, in September, 1888. Mr. Adams is the youngest man in the business in this city. He does good work and employs five or six hands.

John Hose, of Hose & Kieff, architects, is a native of Herkimer County, where he was born in 1821. His parents, Jacob and Leah (Schall) Hose, came to Jefferson County in 1840, and settled upon a farm in Lyme, where his father resided until his death, in 1860. His mother removed to Watertown in 1860, and remained a resident of this city until her deatlı, in 1875. Mr. Hose early in life learned the carpenters' trade, and subsequently began the study of architecture, for which art he has natural abilities of high order. For many years he was also a contractor, during which time he built the court-house, the Stone Street Presbyterian Church, the Agricultural Insurance Company's building, and other public structures in Jeffer- son County, besides many of the best private residences. During the years 1867, '68, and '69 he was superintendent of construction of the Hospital for the Insane at Middletown, Conn., and previously, in 1865, had served as prison architect for Auburn State Prison. He has also been superintendent of various other public enterprises outside of Jefferson County. Mr. Hose has been a resident of Watertown since 1841. In May, 1887, he admitted as a partner David D. Kieff. Mr. Kieff is a native of Franklin County, and sinee 1881 has been a resident of Watertown.

Patriek Phillips was born in Ireland in 1837, and in 1849 he located in Watertown. He is a contractor and builder, and previous to the death of George Flower was his partner in busi- ness from 1875 to 1881. Mr. Phillips built the armory in this city, the barraeks in Sackets Har- bor, and also the Church and School of the Sacred Heart, and other buildings. He also built the Danbury & Norwalk Railroad extension from South Norwalk to Wilson's Point, in Con- necticut. Mr. Phillips married Julia Casey, and they have five children.

John Hardiman was born in Ireland in 1843, and in 1866 he located in Watertown. In 1881 he engaged in the business of contracting and building. He built the county clerk's office, the Cooper street and the Academy street school-houses, and several other prominent build- ings. He is this year (1889) engaged in erecting, for the Watertown Steam Engine Company, a building in which he will use 4,000 perches of stone and 1,500,000 brick, furnishing employ- men to from 20 to 30 men.

Almon Parker, son of John, was born in the town of Lyme, N. H. April 22, 1832, and when two years of age removed with his parents to Lewis County, N. Y. At the age of 10 years he came to Watertown, and his father died here in 1844. Almon learned the car- penters' trade in Beloit, Wis .; in 1861 returned to Watertown; and in 1864 enlisted in Co. E, 10th N. Y. H. A. After the close of the war he engaged in contracting and building, and has since erected the Utica & Black River depot, the county house, Union Carriage and Gear Co's shops, and it is said a larger number of dwelling houses than any other contractor in the city. In 1889 he built a large paper-mill for A D. Remington, furnishing employment for 50 men. He married Margaret Johnson, of this city.

Daniel Kieff was born in Franklin County, N. Y., in 1847, and in 1859 came to Watertown, and here learned the carpenters' trade. He has been a contractor and builder for several years, and employs about 100 men. He built the Times building, Smith block, Dillon block, Tubbs block, Opera House block, thermometer works, Nill & Jess's bakery, Babeoek buggy works, Watertown spring wagon works, Remington Paper Co's mill, and is now (1889) engaged in ereeting the extensive buildings of the Watertown Steam Engine Co. He was, for three years, engaged in the manufacture of sash and blinds.

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A. N. Wilson was born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1813, and in 1851 located in Watertown. He was a mason and laid the first brick in the Woodruff House. About 1861 he engaged in the ice business, buying out John Champlain, who was one of the first to engage in that busi- ness in this city. Mr. Wilson married, first, Maria Prichard, who bore him seven children. She died September 13, 1865. Only two of their children are living. He married, second, Lucy Bell, by whom he had six children, three of whom survive. Mr. Wilson built the first large chimney for the Remington paper-mill, and also for Knowlton Bros, and A. B. Taggart & Co., the largest of which was more than 113 feet high. He also set up the first monument in Brookside Cemetery.

David Witherby came to Watertown from Vermont about 1825. He was a carpenter and joiner. He married Eliza Sinclare, and they had four sons and three daughters, of whom two sous reside in Watertown, Clark and James L. James L, the youngest of the family, was born September 15, 1839. He enlisted in Co. E. 10th N. Y. H. A., and was mustered ont in 1865. He married Mary C. Van Schaick. He is a contractor and builder.

James Putnam, son of John, was born in Adams, October 27, 1844. He married Rosa Sharlow, of this city, and they have five children. Mr. Putnam has been a mason and contrac- tor and builder for 21 years, and has been employed upon most of the public buildings in Wa- tertown. His son Frank, who is a first-class briek and plaster mason, works with his father.

William Clarke came from England to America in 1852. He married, first, Nellie Bionette, and second, Jennie Whitcomb. He was elected chief engineer of the Watertown fire depart- ment and assumed the duties of that office January 1, 1889. He is a contractor and builder. and has erceted some of the finest residences in this city, furnishing employment for a large force of workmen.

Patrick Plunkett was born December 2, 1855. He married Mary Lyman and they have three children. In 1884 he engaged in the business of contracting and building, and since that time has erected the City Opera House, barometer factory, Pearl street school-house, W'a- tertown Re- Union block, Fairbanks block, and other binldings. He employs about 80 men and is located at No. 18 arcade. He is also an extensive dealer in lime and cement.

John Lorraine came to Watertown about 1859, and has since resided here. He is a earpen- ter and cooper. and in 1881 he built the shop on Gill street which he now occupies. He man- nfactures about 3,000 barrels per year. He married Barbara Detemble and they have six children.

Walter Ward was born in London, Eng .. in November, 1852. In 1873 he emigrated to America and located in Richmond, Va., whence he removed to Watertown in 1882. Mr. Ward is an architect and surveyor, and makes a specialty of patent office drawings and mechanical draughting. His office is No. 8 Arcade street.

Myron D. Austin was born in Harrisburg, N. Y., December 26, 1852. He married Sarah Hubbard, of Wilna, and in 1882 located in this city. He is a contractor and builder.

E. H. Greene was born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 25, 1848, and in 1850 removed with his father, Harry, to Copenhagen, N. Y. In 1883 he settled in Watertown, where he is a contrac- tor and builder. He married Anna Babcock, of Watertown, and they have two children, Mabel and Harry.

John W. Jones, contractor and builder, was born in Wales in 1847. His parents were both natives of that country; his father is still living there; his mother died there in 1852. John W. obtained his early edneation in his native country. He emigrated to the United States in 1869 and located at Ilion, Herkimer County. He married Miss Alice Robinson, of that place, at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1872, where he was at that time engaged in a Incrative business. He re- moved to Watertown in 1876, and at onee began contracting and building and has gained a very enviable reputation in that line. He is an active member of the Knights of Pythias, Knights of Labor, and Good Templars, holding high and important offices in each.

In 1852 W. W. Greene engaged in the nursery and gardening business with Hiram II. Beeker. He remained with Mr. Becker two years, when he withdrew from the firm and started a nursery and garden on Elm street. In 1860 he was burned ont, and rebuilt the same year, and was again burned ont in 1868. He then located at 81 Washington street, and in 1875 his son J. F. and Gustavus Schoenfildt joined him, forming the firm of Greene & Schoentildt. In 1877 Mr. Schoenfildt withdrew, and the firm became Greene & Son. In 1879 G. N. Sayles joined the firm, and the name was changed to its present title of W. W. Greene, Son & Sayles.

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They utilize five acres for nursery and gardening, have 15 greenhouses, and employ seven workmen during the summer season.

F. A. Bennett's greenhouses, at 83 Massey street, were established in 1879 by the present proprietor. In 1882 his brother Thomas E. became associated with him. the firm title being Bennett Brothers, which continued five years, when Thomas E. withdrew. Since 1887 F. A. has conducted the business alone. He makes a specialty of cut flowers and floral designs and decorations. His greenhouses cover more than 3,000 square feet of land.

City Steam Laundry, corner of Mill and Factory streets, was the first of its kind estab- lished in Watertown. It was started by Mrs. R. Haley, the present proprietress, in January, 1887, and occupies the old Utica & Black River Railroad depot. From eight to 10 hands are employed.

Star Laundry, at 49 Court street, was started by the present proprietor, A. D. Demarse, in October, 1886. It furnishes employment to five or six hands.

Kline's Steam Dye Works, at 35 Factory street, were started in 1864 by Fred Kline, the present proprietor, who has honestly earned the good reputation for work he enjoys.

Jefferson County Milk Association was organized in 1888, by A. P. Baltz, president. The milk is bottled before delivering, and about 800 quarts are sold daily.

FAMILY SKETCHES.

Stillman Massey was born in Vermont, April 10, 1800, and came to Watertown with his father, Hart Massey, in 1801. He was a farmer. He married Almira Ingalls and they had two children, one of whom, Sarah A. (Mrs. Timothy Smith), survives, and resides in this city at 221 Arsenal street. Mr. Massey died June 10, 1882. His widow, who was born February 19, 1806, is still living, and resides at the old home, No. 6 Massey avenue.

Joseph Kimball came to Watertown from Massachusetts abont 1806. After a few years' residence here he removed to Sackets Harbor and served as an officer in the War of 1812. He was a contractor and builder, had a distillery, and kept a store, and after the close of the war received the contract for building the barracks at Sackets Harbor, where he remained a few years, finally returning to Watertown. He married Prusenda Huntington, of this city. Their son Joseph C. resides here, and has been a directory publisher since 1864.

Samuel Winslow came to Watertown about 1807 and settled in the south part of the town, on the farm now owned by Mrs. John Winslow. John Winslow, son of Samnel, was born in Woodstock, Vt., December 19, 1802, and came to Watertown with his parents. He was asses- sor several years, was supervisor of the town three years, a member of the state legislature in 1849, was excise commissioner 10 years, and in 1853 was president of the Watertown Agricult- ural Society. At the time of his death, which occurred July 7, 1874, he was president of the Agricultural Insurance Company and a member of its executive committee. By his first wife, Betsey Collins, he had five children, namely: Lucy, Bradley, Norris, Janette C., and Betscy. His second wife, Sarah Bates, of Hounsfield, who survives him, bore him one son, John, who resides with his mother in this city. The Winslow farm of 194 acres has been owned by the family since 1807, and is now the property of Mrs. Winslow.

Horace S. Hunt was born in Coventry, Conn., March 13, 1807, and when a boy he located in Watertown, his parents having died when he was quite young. In 1832 he married Harriet Bailey, of Sangerfield, Oneida County, and second, Esther Van Hooser. He had 10 children by his first wife and three by his second. He was a merchant tailor in this city several years, and for a time was engaged in the same business in Rodman. In 1862 he went West and now resides in St. Paul. Two of his sons, Horace S. and Theodore L., reside in this city, and one, Sanford D., in Alexandria Bay.

Luther Graves Hoyt was born in New Hampshire in 1798, and in 1816 settled in Watertown. He married, first, Susan Mather, by whom he had two children, and second, Alice Wilson. He was a merchant here for many years, and a justice of the peace 24 years. He died February 9, 1879. His widow and one daughter, Lucina ( Mrs. Gilderoy Lord), reside in Watertown.

Stephen Boon was born in Manchester, Vt., in 1804, and in 1819 he settled in Watertown He married Mary A. Wilcox and they had three sons and one danghter. Mr. Boon is largely interested in real estate and owns about 40 houses in this city. In 1836 he lcased the Newell

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brewery, and for four years was engaged in the manufacture of beer. He built the City Hotel and for 10 years was a director of the old Union Bank. In 1856, in company with other per- sons, he organized the Quincy Bank, of Quincy, Ill., and was president of that institution in 1860 and 1861, since which time he has been engaged in building houses and looking after his real estate interests. He owns more houses in this city than any other one person.

Samuel Adams was born in Jaffrey, N. H. After the close of the War of 1812, in which he did faithful service for his country, he bought a farm in Watertown, and here resided several years, dying December 18, 1854. He married, first, Sallie Wright, and second, Eliza Larned. By his first wife he had five children, two of whom survive, Artemas, who occupies the homestead farm, and Israel. Israel Adams was born upon the old farm, November 12. 1818. He married Harriet Boynton and they have a daughter, Hattie M. (Mrs. Warren B. Wheeler). A son, George S., was born to them, and died at the age of two years and five months.

Eli Farwell was one of the early settlers of Watertown, coming here from Oneida County about 1820. The house now owned and occupied by his son F. R., at No. 3 Clinton street, was built by Mr. Farwell about 1830. He was a prosperous merchant for many years. He mar- ried Margaret Broughton and they had six children, four of whom died in infancy. He died May 27, 1866, and his wife May 19, 1871. Their son William B. died in 1860. Frederick R. Farwell is their only surviving child. He is a member of the firm of Farwell & Rhines, millers, and has been a member of the board of education several years.

Elisha Harvey came to Watertown from Connecticut about 1826, and here followed the occupation of carpenter and joiner. He married Esther Rogers, of this city, and they had two sons and two daughters. In 1832 he located at No. 8 Mechanic street, in the house now owned by his son Valmer R. He died March 12, 1874, and his wife March 22, 1880. Valmer R. Harvey, the only surviving son of Elisha, was born March 18, 1834, in the house where he now lives. He married Amarella Harvey, widow of his brother Ervin P. They have no children. Mr. Harvey is a sash and blind manufacturer.

Benjamin Jackman, a native of New Hampshire, located in the town of Philadelphia in 1818, and was a hotel-keeper there and elsewhere in Jefferson County 55 years. He had four sons and two daughters, two of whom are living, namely: Abi S. (Mrs. Seth Strickland). in Mendon, Mich., and Daniel in Watertown. Abi S. Jackman, daughter of Daniel, was born in Champion, May 29, 1868, and when 16 years of age showed a decided talent for literature, and wrote her first book, A Silver Ray. She has since written Evening Star, A Golden Sunset, Fatima, a book of essays, and Dreams and Fancies of a Twilight Hour. Benjamin Jackman died in Watertown, September 4, 1889, aged 87 years.

Chauncey D. Morgan came to Watertown about 1825, and settled upon a large farm in the southern part of the town. He was subsequently employed by the R., W. & O. Railroad sev- eral years. He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was deacon a number of years. He had two sons, Homer Bartlett and Lothario Donaldson. He died April 24, 1872, and his wife, Almena Bartlett, August 10, 1877. Homer B. was born May 31, 1827, was a missionary to Turkey, and died at Smyrna, August 25, 1865. His only son, H. H., re- sides in Chicago. Lothario D. Morgan was born October 15, 1829. He married Evaline M. Manning, and they had two children, only one of whom. Harriet Denora, is living. In 1861 Mr. Morgan enlisted as second lieutenant in the 35th N. Y. Vols. After the war he en- gaged in the insurance business with Frederick Emerson. He died February 13, 1884. His widow and danghter, Harriet D., reside in this city, at 27 Ten Eyck street.

John Dean, a native of Saratoga County, came to Watertown about 1824. He married Polly Wood, of Vermont, and they had six children, only one of whom, Mrs. Clarissa H. Ryther, is now living. Mr. Dean died December 24, 1853, and his wife about 1822.

Harry Mann, son of Curtiss, was born in Saratoga, N. Y., in 1798. In 1802 he removed with his parents to Rutland, and in 1827 located in Watertown, where he built the first house on the north side of the river that is still standing. He was quite extensively engaged in the manufacture of lumber, and owned a saw-mill. April 21. 1831, he married Mary S., daughter of John Stores, who was born June 25, 1810, and now resides in this city. Mr. Mann died October 18, 1882. They had six children, namely: Sarah A., William H., Jolm C., and Mary A., of Nebraska; Charles S., of Milwaukee, Wis .; and Addie M., of Watertown.

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James Cavanaugh, a native of Ireland, came to America when about 25 years of age, and first located in Montreal, where he worked at his trade of hatter. In 1828 or '29 he located in Watertown. He married Mary Rhukins and they had six children, three of whom survive. namely: Olymphia, of this city; Eliza (Mrs. James Short), of Sterlingville; and Mary Ann, of New York city. Miss Olymphia Cavanaugh claims to have the finest collection of fossils in Jefferson County.

James H. Ryther was born in Whitestown, N. Y., December 8, 1803. He learned the black- smith and machinist trades and in 1830 settled in Watertown, where he married Clarissa H. Dean, who survives him and occupies the house at 77 Factory street, which her husband erected in 1839. Mrs. Ryther has occupied this house for 50 years. Mr. Ryther died October 30, 1870.

Eli Hamlin was born in New Castle, Canada, in 1809, and when 18 years of age removed to Rochester, N. Y., subsequently locating in Skaneateles. In 1830 he came to this city, and sinee 1865 or '66 has been engaged in carriage manufacturing at 53 Factory street, where he gives employment to from five to seven men. He married Minerva Putnam, of Ellisburgh, and they have had three children, Mary A., James Monroe, and De Witt C. The latter was killed at the battle of Gettysburg. Mary A. and James M. reside with their parents in this city.

Peter Haas was born in the city of Hobilgheim, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, whence he emigrated to this country, and in 1830 settled in Watertown. He was a brewer and carried on that business here for 38 years. He married Nancy Failing and they had six sons and six daughters. He died in 1868. His widow and four children are now residents of this city.

Augustus J. Peck, son of Rev. Phineas, was born in Lyndon, Vt., September 29, 1805. He came to Watertown in 1831 and opened a store on Public Square. In 1839 he built two stores, which were burned in 1849. After the fire he bailt three stores on Court street and there car- ried on business abont four years. He married Mary Eliza Utley, of Wilbraham, Mass., and they have had four children, three of whom are living and reside in this city, namely: Phineas, Augustus C., and Sarah N., the latter the widow of Edwin Brown.

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Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y. 1684-1890, Part 119

Author: Child, Hamilton, 1836- [from old catalog] comp; Horton, William H., [from old catalog] ed Publication date: 1890 Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., The Syracuse journal company, printers and binders Number of Pages: 1384

Author: Child, Hamilton, 1836- [from old catalog] comp; Horton, William H., [from old catalog] ed
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y., The Syracuse journal company, printers and binders
Number of Pages: 1384