Geographical gazetteer of Jefferson county, N.Y. 1684-1890, Part 35

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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Allen Cole located in this town in 1853. Napoleon B. Cole, son of Allen, was born in Theresa, August 12, 1848, and came to Alexandria with his father, where he received a common school education and is now engaged in farming. May 21, 1871, he married Elizabeth, young- est danghter of Hiram Clark, of Elizabethtown, Canada, and they have three sons and three daughters, viz. : Gordon, Carrie M., Allie E., Dexter A., Ethel M., and Linn B.


Peter Loueks was born near Montreal, Canada, and when abont 21 years of age located in Montgomery County. He married Sarah Kelly, of Fort Plain, N. Y. Of their 14 children, Alexander was born at Fort Plain in 1831, and in 1848 he located in St. Lawrence County. In 1857 he married Augusta Ellsworth, in the village of Redwood, and they have had 10 children, eiglit of whom survive, namely : Ardell, Amina, Eva, Ida, Addie, Verna, Ernest, and Arthur. Ardell married Alfred Woodard and now resides in Chantanqua County. Eva married Horace Cole, of Redwood. Mr. and Mrs. Loucks reside in Redwood. Mr. Loucks served in the late war and was honorably discharged in 1865.


George Dobbins came from County Kildare, Ireland, and located in Andover, N. J., in 1807. He served in the War of 1812. Andrew C., son of George, was born in Ireland in 1804. He was educated in the common schools and for 15 years was a sailor. When 36 years of age he married Eliza Warren, in Canada, where he then resided, and they had three sons and seven daughters who attained adult age. George B. Dobbins, one of the sons, was born in Le Ray, March 4, 1854. When he was five years of age his parents located in this town near Alexan- dria Bay. April 23, 1874, he married Phebe A. Hawkins, who was born in Canada and came to Alexandria when she was three years old. They have two sons and three daughters, namely: Abbie M., Lewis G., Mary L., George B., and Margaret. Mr. Dobbins resides at Dobbins's Point, in this town.


Jay H. Van Dresar was born in Clayton, March 30, 1832. November 22, 1857, he married Maria Dobbins, of Alexandria, by whom he had three children, two of whom, Milton B. and William R., survive. Milton B. Van Dresar was born June 8, 1861, and is now a captain and pilot on the St. Lawrence River. When 18 years old he married Percy A. Helmer, of Redwood, December 25, 1879, and they have a daughter, Ula M., and reside in the village of Alexandria Bay.


Henry W. Westcott was born in Onondaga County in 1832, and when he was a year old his parents removed to Jefferson County. In 1853 he married Jane, daughter of Francis Thom - son, of Alexandria Bay, and they had four children, only one of whom, William T., survives. He married, second, Isabella Thomson, of Canada, by whom he had two children, one of whom, Allen F., survives. William T. Westcott was born in Alexandria Bay, April 28, 1859. He at- tended the graded school until he attained the age of 17 years. September 29, 1887, he mar- ried Jane A. Crabb, and they reside in Alexandria Bay. Mr. Westeott is owner and captain of the steamer Minnie.


Edward Bartram was born in Oakley, England, March 3, 1809. About 50 years ago he came to this country and located in the town of Le Ray, whence he subsequently removed to Theresa. He married Mary Ford, also a native of England, and they have had 12 children, seven of whom survive, namely: Abraham, Eliza, Rosella, Edward, Henry, George, and Will- iam. George Bartram was born in Theresa, where he received a good practical education. He was reared upon a farm, and when 20 years of age married Ellen Price, of Theresa, by whom he had one child, who died in infancy. His wife died one year after their marriage. For his second wife he married Almira Burnham, of Rossie, N. Y., by whom he has two daughters,


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Inez E. and Nellie B. He resides with his family on road 55, in this town. Edward D. Bar- tram, son of Edward, was born in Theresa in 1849. He married, in 1876, Alice A. Pierce, of Alexandria, and they have a son and a danghter, Adrah A. and Frank L. They reside on road 2.


Jolın Bellinger was born in Boonville, N. Y., December 13, 1820. In 1848 he married Lydia Anthony, of Shafty Corners, town of Theresa, and abont five years later removed with his wife to Vicksburg, Miss., where he resided a year and a half. when he returned to New York and located in the town of Ohio. Their children were Luther, Sarah J., Mary E., Nancy, John H., and Frederick. Luther Bellinger was born in Boonville, May 2, 1849. He was edn- cated in the district schools and did pioneer work on his father's farm. November 11, 1877, when 28 years of age, he married Emily, daughter of Horace Barrows, of Orleans, and they have two children, Frank E. and Tenne C. They were married in their present home on Wall street, in Plessis village.


George Waggoner, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, came to the United States in 1848 and located in Utica, N. Y. He married Anna Sayer and they had 12 children, namely: John, George, William, Alfred, Rosa, Mary, Anna, Helen, Ettie, Lilly, Alice, and Joseph. John Waggoner received a common school education. He has been married three times. first. to Frances Crocker, of Orwell, N. Y., by whom he had three children, Ettie, Edith. and Edwin: second, to Mary Avery, also of Orwell; and third, December 6, 1884, to Mrs. Mary Timmer- man, of Plessis, Mrs. Waggoner has also been married three times. Ifer first husband was Joseph Petrie, of Alexandria, and her second, Ezra Timmerman, of Plessis. Mr. and Mrs. Waggoner reside on road 52, near Plessis village.


George Place was born in Rhode Island, where he married Lydia Kenyon, by whom he had 11 children. In 1828 George, Jr., when 17 years of age, located with his brother Horace in the town of Wilna. At the age of 2f years he married Amanda, danghter of Horace Tooley, of Wilna, and they have had 11 children, one of whom died in infancy, and 10 survive, namely: Lewis, who married Melissa Walradt, of Plessis; Lorinda, who married Harvey Meyers, of l'lessis; Abigail, who married Daniel White, of Fullerville; Lydia, who married Lemnel Hubbard, of Wilna; Horace, who married Jennic Foster, of Theresa; Isaiah, who mar- ried Ardelle Meyers, of Sterlingville: Mary J., who married Levi Holcomb, of Plessis; Eliza, who married Orson Dye, of Rodman; Chester, who married Mina Hosmer, of Pitcairn; and Franklin, who married Alice Phillips, of Theresa. Mr. Place served in Co. E, 186th Regt. N. Y. Vols., until the close of the war. He has been married 56 years and resides with his wife on road 56.


Asher Lewis was born in Petersburg, N. Y., February 28, 1792. His education was limited to the common schools, and he assisted his father in the pioneer work on the farm. At the age of 25 years he married Nancy M., daughter of Enos Briggs, of Pownal, Vt., by whom he had seven children. He settled in the town of Antwerp. One son, Royal S., died September 8, 1888. Elias D. Lewis was born in the town of Antwerp, where he received a common school education. In 1863 he married Jane, danghter of Francis C. Lawton, of Antwerp. Their adopted daughter, Theresa C., a young lady of rare accomplishments and lovable disposition, died September 10, 1888.


Albert McCallops was born September 23, 1850. October 23, 1872, he married Jane Heath, who bore him three daughters-Elsie A., Nellie A., and Emma M. Mr. MeCallops died Angust 13, 1883. His widow survives and is caring for her fatherless children in a commendable manner.


Anna Bailey, the mother of John Bailey, has been twice married, first, to John Jerad, of Theresa, by whom she had two children, John C. and Clark W., and second, to John Bailey, of Redwood, April 21, 1866. by whom she also had two sons, George and James. John Bailey died November 26, 1881. Her son George is a harnessmaker and resides in the village of Red- wood. John C. Jerad is an engineer and resides in Syracuse. Clark W. is a marine engineer on the St. Lawrence River. Mrs. Bailey resides on Church street in Redwood.


Daniel Shannon was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1827. and in 1847 he emigrated to the United States and located in the town of Theresa, subsequently removing to Alexandria. October 19, 1848, he married Ruth, daughter of Daniel Simpson, and they have a son, Austin W., who resides in the town of Theresa. Mr. Shannon served in the late war in Co. F, 10th N. Y. H. A. He is a farmer in this town.


Alexander C. Pierce, a native of Massachusetts, married Cynthia Frink, of Cortland


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County, N. Y., by whom he had five sons and two daughters, namely: James A., William C., Levi W., Lanra A., Mary C., Clark F., and Benjamin F. The latter died while serving his country in the late war, as did also his brother Clark F. Levi W. was educated in the common schools of his native town. He has been three times married, first, to Josephine Priest, who bore him two children, Cynthia R. and Oscar L .; second, to Betsey Walts, of Orleans, by whom he had three children, Della A., Candice C., and Clark F .: and third, to Mary Boman, by whom he has two children. Clinton L. and Anna E. His second wife died January 17, 1879.


Amos Wheeler came from Massachusetts and located in the town of Rodman. He was twice married. His first wife bore him six children, Angeline, Milton E., Lucy, Philander, Maryette, and Amos. His second wife, Abigail Rising, of Worth, bore him five children, three of whom are now living, viz .: Marritta, Matilda, and Gilbert. Members of this family served their country in the Revolutionary war, War of 1812, and in the late civil war. Hiram Wheeler, son of Amos, was a member of the 35th N. Y. Vols. and died of a fever Angust 2. 1862. Gilbert Wheeler served three years in Co. F, 10th N. Y. H. A. January 19, 1868, he married Jane H., daughter of Alonson and Lucy (Makepeace) Cole, of Theresa, by whom he has had three sons and one daughter, of whom Jennie M., Earl C., and Alonson survive. Mrs. Lucy Cole was a sister of the late Elliot Makepeace.


George Hutchinson was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1808, and in 1834 he emigrated to Canada. He married Jane Henry, also a native of County Armagh, and they had nine chil- dren, namely : Mary, Ann, William H., Thomas, George, Jr., Sarah, Eliza, Samuel, and Amanda. George Hutchinson, Jr .. was born on Wolf Island, near Kingston, Canada, January 9. 1852. He was reared upon a farm and educated in the common schools. January 28, 1877, when 24 years of age. he married, at Cape Vincent, Maggie A., daughter of James C. Kemp, of Wolf Island, by whom he has had four children, one of whom died in infancy and three survive, namely : Margaret L. M., James H. S., and George A. A. Mr. Hutchinson resides on Wells Island, near Brown's Bay.


Jerred Dingman and his wife, Sarah, had eight children who attained maturity, seven of whom are living, viz .: John H., William, Catherine, Elsie, Jason, Helen, and Robert. John H. Ding- man was born in Rome, N. Y., and in 1846, when three years of age, removed with his parents to Jefferson County. When 19 years of age Mr. Dingman married Mary J., daughter of Charles Porter, of Alexandria Bay, and they have had 14 children, 11 of whom survive, namely : Robert E., Fred E., Jerred H , Elwin. Helen I., Catherine P., Hattie E .. Georgianna, Frank, Myrtle, and Mary. Robert E. married Dorothy Gladd, of Alexandria Bay. Mr. Dingman re- sides on Holland street, in the village of Alexandria Bay.


Thomas Trickey was born in Mallorytown, Canada, in 1813. When 19 years old he married Emeline Wells, who resided on Wells Island, in this town, and they had five sons and six daugh ters, eight of whom survive, namely: Lucinda, Miller, Lewis, Alzina, Sophronia, Mary, Shel- don, and Peter. Sheldon Trickey was born in the village of Escott, Canada, July 10, 1850. When 23 years of age he married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Augustus Landon, of Wells Island. and they have two sons and one daughter, namely : Rosey M., Charles, and Bertie E. Mr. Trickey resides in Alexandria Bay.


Merchant Carter, a native of Rhode Island, married Betsey Taylor, of Brownville, and they had nine children who attained maturity, viz .: Clarissa, Taylor, Hiram. Elisha, Emeline, Bet- sey, Amelia, Byron, and John D. John D. Carter was born in Orleans, February 14, 1844. December 10, 1878, he married Sarah Peabody, of Fisher's Landing, and they have one son, Harry.


Irvin Calkins was born in Montreal, Canada, July 16, 1803. His parents had removed to Canada from the United States. In 1812 Irvin returned to the United States, and at the age of 25 years married Mary MeCombs, of Pa.nelia, and located in Perch River village, in the town of Brownville. They had born to them nine children, five of whom survive, namely: Mary, Walter, John, Edmund, and Taylor. Irvin Calkins died in 1888. John Calkins was born at Perch River, May 10, 1845. He was educated in the common schools, and attended Gouver- neur Seminary one term. March 11, 1869, he married Juliana, youngest daughter of Cyrus Allen, of Perch River, and they have one son and two daughters, namely : Lucy A., Jesse T. P., and Mary L. Lncy A. married T. H. Nunn, of Orleans, and they have one daughter, Nellie. Mr. and Mrs. Calkins reside on road 41,2, on Wells Island. He is a school teacher and farmer.


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Jerome B. Estes was born in North Adams, Mass., February 11.1818. In 1836 he located in Sanford's Corners, in the town of Le Ray, where he married, about 1843, Rachel Boardman, and kept the hotel there for 14 years. He had born to him eight children, six of whom at -- tamed adult age, namely : Mary F., George W., John W., Byron J., Julia E., and William J. John W. Estes, of this town, was born at Sanford's Corners, July 2, 1848, and attended the common schools until he was 19 years of age. October 24, 1871, he married Emeline F. Joyner, and they have three children, Byron J., Lewis J., and Jesse G.


Joseph Lashbrook was born in Gonverneur, N. Y., in 1823. He was reared upon a farm and: educated in the common schools. In 1853 he married Angeline Warner, of Chaumont. and they had six children, five of whom survive, viz .: William E., Elbridge C., Charles L., Pitt W., and Olga G. William E. Lashbrook married Esther L. Plimpton, of Alexandria Bay, Febru -.. ary 15, 1877, and they have four daughters, namely : Amy E., Ida W., Eva L., and Kittie. They reside on Anthony street, in the village of Alexandria Bay.


Charles De Young was born in Montreal, Canada, and when he was 12 years of age his pa- rents removed to Brockville. When 21 years of age he married Catherine Jern, of Brock- ville, and they had born to them six sons and four daughters, namely : Jennie P., Charles J .. William, Clarissa R., Catherine, Lucy, Clarenee R., Walter T., Ernest R., and Albert T. Cath- erine married William Getman and they have a son, William G. Charles De Young died May 28, 1883. Mrs. De Yonng keeps a boarding-house on Church street, Alexandria Bay.


Edward Herriek, a native of Massachusetts, married Almira Thurston, of Brownville, and they had eight children, viz .: Delos, Reuben, Angeline R., Hannah, Mary, Josephine, William, and Emogene. Delos Herrick was born in Brownville, April 23, 1838. April 9, 1861, he mar- ried Sophroma Curtis, of Theresa, and they have three children, namely : Edward, Cheeseman A., and Min. Mr. Herrick served two years in the late war in Co. K, 14th N. Y. H. A.


Martin Reester was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He married Barbara Betz, and they had one son and three daughters, namely : Catherine, Vietoria, Cornelia, and Matthias. The latter was born in his father's native town, October 5, 1835, and when he was 12 years of age his parents emigrated to this country and located in the town of Orleans. October 10, 1865, Mr. Reester married Elizabeth Gillett, of Alexandria, by whom he had a son, Charles G. Jan - uary 7, 1871, he married for his second wife Elizabeth Salisbury, of Alexandria, and they have three sons and two daughters, namely : Martin S., Curtis B., Ella G., Marion C., and Herman L. Mr. Reester served three years in the late war as sergeant in the 10th N. Y. H. A.


Samuel Miller served in the War of 1812 and was killed in the battle of Plattsburgh. Ben- jamin C., son of Samuel, was born in Connecticut, Jannary 28, 1811, whenee he removed to- New York state. September 10, 1834, he married Sarah Bogert, of Alexandria, who bore him six children,-three sons and three daughters,-four of whom survive, namely: Samuel B., Lyman E., William F., and Nancy C. Samuel B. Miller was born in Canton, N. Y., June 22, 1835. He attended the common schools until 18 years of age, and at the age of 22 married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob King, January 14, 1857, by whom he has had seven children, three of whom survive, namely: William E., who is a student in a medical college in New York city; Hattie E., who married Durward B. Arnold, of Watertown, now a merchant in Alexandria Bay; and Carrie E., who married Captain Walter L. Visger, of Alexandria Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Miller reside on Walton street, in Alexandria Bay.


Truman S. Rowell, Sr., was born in Oswego County, May 16, 1811. He was married three. times, first, to Mary Rusco, March 31, 1833, who bore him seven children. namely: Almerin S., Syrena E., Caleb, Adelbert, Roderic B., Hosea F., and Sarah D. He married, second, Sophia White, who bore him one child, Herbert T., and died September 26, 1855. His third wife, Mrs. Sabra A. (McMullen) Hutchinson, bore him three children, namely: Truman S., Jr., E. Eugene, and Arthur H. Truman S. Rowell, Jr., was born in Alexandria. December 23, 1882, he married Emma S. Hunneyman, of this town, and they have two sons, Ernest G. and Harry Mr. Rowell's grandfather served in the War of 1812.


William Tilley was born in Bristol, England, in 1825. In 1850 he married Matilda T. Dingley, also a native of Bristol, and they had five sons and two daughters. William J., their eldest son, was born in Swansea, Wales, September 28, 1851. Previous to his eoming to Amer- ica he served three years and three months in the British navy under Captain Burgoyne in West Indian and Canadian waters. He attended the High school at Theresa, the commercial school at Watertown, and the Normal school at Potsdam. November 12, 1878, he married


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Alvira Wilson, of Theresa, and they have a son, Walter W., and reside in Alexandria on road 49, corner 50.


James Hosner was born in the town of Theresa, January 24, 1834. November 25, 1861, he- married Lucy C., daughter of Levi Comstock, of Theresa, and the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles W. Treadwell. They have one son, Charles C., who received a liberal education and is now a justice of the peace. Charles C. was born in the town of Orleans, April 23, 1865, and now resides with his parents in the village of Plessis. He con- templates the study of law.


Willard Williams was born in Jefferson County in November, 1827. July 4, 1850, he mar- ried Caroline Rhines, of Orleans, and they had three sons and two danghters, namely: Adel- bert D., Jeanett, Albert J., Adelaide M., and Emma E. Adelbert D. attended the common schools until he attained his majority. November 1, 1875, he married Elida A. Hunneyman. of Alexandria, and they have had four children, three of whom survive, viz .: Foster E .. Adelphia W .. and Clark A.


Edwin D. Spalsbury was born at Sandy Creek, N. Y., December 15, 1829. His parents re- moved to Jefferson County, where he was educated in the common schools of Alexandria. He served in the late war in Co. B, 94th N. Y. Inf. December 10, 1863. he married Emeline Van Brocklin, by whom he had a daughter, Ella L., who married Melvin E. Timmerman, of Orleans, October 10, 1888. Mr. Spalsbury died August 26, 1887. His widow survives and resides in the village of Plessis.


Peter D. Putnam was born in Florida. He married Hannah Adams, also a native of Florida, and they had 11 children, 10 of whom survive, viz .: David P .. Eliza A., Nancy, Maria, John A., Clarissa, Roxiana, Margaret, Mary M., and Hannah. John A, removed with his parents- to New York. He married. first, Mariett Keech, January 15, 1840, and they had four children, Minerva C., Lucy M .. Squire U., and Esther J. For his second wife he married. in Chicago. Ill., Pauline Jewett, of Sanford's Corners, and they now reside in the village of Plessis, in this town.


William Shannon was born in this town about 1831. He married Ann Dayton, of Vermont. and they had a son and a daughter, Derinda and Gilbert. The latter was born April 24, 1851. and has been twice married. His first wife, Jennett Williams, of Alexandria, bore him a son and a daughter, and the son, William W., survives. October 7, 1884, he married Jennie E. Pierce, of Alexandria Bay, and they have a son, Gilbert C., and occupy the homestead on road 61.


Joseph Hind was born in Barnaby, England, in 1808. He married, first, Ennice South- worth, by whom he had four children, George, Jane, Nancy, and Morris. IIe married, second. Janett Shields, a native of Scotland, by whom he had one son, Norman S. The latter received a common school education and is now engaged in farming on road 53. June 19, 1881, he married Florence E. Tahash, of this town.


Hironemns Bicklehaupt was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, in 1806, and died in this country July 14, 1875, aged 69 years and five months. He married Margaret Hartman, also a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, and they had two children, only one of whom, Adam, survives. Adam Bicklehaupt was born in his father's native town, March 10, 1848, and in 1853 emigrated with his parents to this country, where he attended the common schools. July 14, 1874, he married Mina, youngest daughter of Seth Olney, by whom he has two sons and one daughter. viz .: Miles H., Carl O .. and Calla A. Mr. Bicklehaupt is a general merchant in the village of Redwood.


Asa Arnold, a native of Vermont, married Percy Atwood, also a native of that state, and they had seven children, four of whom survive, namely: Daniel, Rhodelia, Philo, and Juliet. Daniel Arnold, of this town, was born in the town of Rodman, June 8, 1825. He married Lois Hait, of Oswego County, who died February 11, 1887. They had three children, Watson E., Wilford, and Emma M.


Jacob Hafford was born in New Bedford, Mass .. about 1783, whence he removed to this county and located in Brownville, where his son Henry was born November 11, 1824. Febru- ary 11, 1854, Henry Hafford married Elmerva C. Wakefield, who was born in Windsor, Vt. They have had three sons and two daughters, namely : Alice and Nellie, who died young, and Hiram W., Edgar W., and Henry J., who survive. Hiram W. is mining in New Mexico; Edgar W. is a book-keeper in Utica ; and Henry J. is a farmer and resides with his father in this town.


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John A. Davis was born in Brockville, Canada, March 12, 1848. Heattended school until he attained the age of 16, and for many years was an oarsman on the St. Lawrence River. November 3, 1871, he married Kattie E. Fox. of Alexandria Bay, and they have one daughter, Luella M. For the past 14 years Mr. Davis has been in the employ of H. H. Warner, of Roch- ester, as captain of his steam yacht and overseer of Warner Island. He resides in Alexandria Bay. His father, Alvin H. Davis, who was born July 13, 1813, married Dina I. Butler, a na- tive of Vermont, and they had eight children. John A. Davis and his sister Jane were twins.


Joseph Petrie was born in Herkimer County in 1811, and when five years of age removed with his parents to Le Ray. He was married three times. His first wife, Pamelia Storing, bore him six children, namely : Martin, Betsey, Maria, Benjamin, Amelia, and J. Franklin. His second wife, Elizabeth R. McMullen, of Alexandria, bore him one daughter, Emma V. For his third wife he married Olive Parsons, of Rodman. Benjamin Petrie, of this town, was born in Le Ray, April 24, 1845, aud November 26, 1867, he married Elnora F., daughter of Edmund Seargent, of Orleans.


Abram Weller was born in Rutland in 1815. He married Martha A. Stores, of Escott, Canada, and they had eight children, five of whom survive, namely : Amos, Thursa A., Wilson W., Maryette, and George W. The latter married Margaret Shepard, of Alexandria Bay, and they have two children, Mary M. and Walter. William Weller, son of Abram, died December 22. 1888. Charles F., sou of William, was born in Alexandria Bay, April 10, 1861. He attended the common schools until 18 years of age, and on the 20th of December, 1882, when 21 years of age, married Elizabeth Gorman, of New Boyne, Canada, by whom he has two sons, Lewis A. and Harold Booth. Abram Weller resides on Bethune street.


Henry Knell was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, October 21, 1845. January 8. 1866, he immigrated to the United States and first located in the town of Theresa. In 1868 he re- moved to Watertown. May 9, 1870, he married Rosan Graham, of Cape Vincent, and they have had eight children, seven of whom survive, namely : Hattie J., William H., Dorcas, Mary, Rhoda, Bessie, and Minnie. He resides on Church street, Alexandria Bay.




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