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Walter Bicker Camp, the subject of this biography, was born in Sackets Harbor, October 1, 1822, and has remained a resident, through its changes and vicissitudes, to the present time. Mr. Camp has always been loyal to the " manor born," and it has been his ruling passion that the place of his nativity might advance into importance, as its natural location and surroundings seemed to justify, and in accordance with the spirit that inspired the founders of the place. The commercial and military spirit in this locality was so happily combined, and each of foremost importance, that Mr. Camp imbibed its influence with the younger generation that stamped the earlier history of the village, and he has not ceased in his endeavors to save, as far as possible, the prestige of this historic locality. To that end all the enterprises that were calculated to retain this place in its commercial and military consequence obtained a large share of his time, means, and services. The building of the first railroad here, which extended from Sackets Harbor to Pierrepont Manor, enlisted his earnest endeavors, hoping for the successful accomplishment of an enterprise that would retain the commercial importance hitherto enjoyed at the port of Sackets Harbor. About $400,000 was spent in the construc- tion of this road by the enterprising citizens of this town, Henderson, and Ellisburgh, to which Mr. Camp was no mean contributor, and acted as cus- todian and local director for two years, before the abolishment of the road, effected largely by the unfriendly influences of the road with which it made connection. That portion of his available means realized from the sale of the road was donated by Mr. Camp to the Presbyterian Church Society, as a per- petual fund for the purchase of books for the Sunday-school, and for repairs of the church.
When the war of the Rebellion broke out Mr. Camp was chosen by Gov. Morgan as the only one to whom he would intrust the management, direction, and occupancy of the military depot, to be opened at Madison Barracks, Sackets Harbor, and accordingly appointed him to that command, with the rank of colonel, October 17, 1861. Mr. Camp considered the appointment, though unsolicited, not only complimentary, but almost obligatory, and entered upon his duties immediately, and in 24 hours one company had been enrolled into the service, and in 18 days the 94th Regiment had per- fected its organization. Gov. Morgan was very reluctant to open any more depots, saying that it was a state of chaos as far as other organizations were concerned, and feared serious results from the want of proper direction and control of the improvised depots about the state. When the 94th moved from camp, March 14, 1862, and reached Albany the following day, Gov. Morgan called upon Col. Camp, who had accompanied the regiment thus far, and complimented him by saying " he was proud of the 94th ; that it had given them little or no trouble during its organization ; was composed of splendid material ; was in magnificent form and discipline ; had been recruited and maintained at $20,000 less expense than any like regiment in the state ; and instead of losing 20 or 30 men, it had gained two on leaving camp."
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The depot now being established, it became the active center for enlistinen ts and organization of regiments during the war. The 10th N. Y. H. A. was immediately after organized, and Col. Camp was appointed the town war committee, and with Senator Bell, of Brownville, took the quotas of that town and Hounsfield, and formed the company commanded by Capt. O. H. Gilmore and Lieut. Flowers.
After the war General Sherman was disposed to break up the military post here, there being no railroad for the effective transportation of troops. To meet this objection measures were immediately taken to extend the Utica & Black River Railroad to Sackets Harbor. Col. Camp was untiring in his efforts to prevent the removal of the post, and to secure the completion of the road to this village. Meetings were held on the line of the contemplated road, and the towns along the route, with the hearty cooperation of their enterprising citizens, secured the campletion of the road in 1873.
During the occupancy of the barracks by Gen. Ayres the officers' quarters, to the east of the commander's dwelling, were burned. General Sherman was opposed to any outlay; but with the hearty cooperation of Congressman Bagley Mr. Camp succeeded in getting an appropriation of $25,000 to re- build. Unfavorable influences continued for years, until Gen. Grant was seen by Col. Camp, with whom for a long time he had retained a most friendly and intimate acquaintance. With his proffered and valuable services in pre- senting to Gen. Sherman the desirability of retaining the military post there came a marked change, and from that time Madison Barracks have received the attention from the government the importance that its position demands. On General Sherman arriving here with the 12th Regiment, under General Willcox, he expressed himself captivated with the location. Since then Madi- son Barracks have been progressing under command of General Willcox, of the 12th U. S. Infantry, and more particularly since 1887, under the accom- plished and gallant Col. Richard I. Dodge, 11th U. S. Inf., to be one of the finest and most complete military reservations in the service. In this matter Col. Camp has been an interested mover and actor, and considers himself for- tunate in having an acquaintance in the army and the navy, among many of its most illustrious characters that have figured in the former and more recent history of our wars, being related to Admiral Foote and Commodore Hitch- cock on his mother's side, and upon the paternal side looks back to the first and most conspicuous member of the Hale family, the descendants of whom have marked the way by deeds of patriotism and valor, at which he has rea- son to look upon with a degree of satisfaction. In May, 1885, he was unani- mously elected, with title, associate member of the Military Service Institu- tion on Governor's Island, of which Gen. Hancock was president.
Col. Camp followed the business established by his father after the latter had disposed of his printing establishment in 1821, continuing it after the demise of his father, Mr. George Camp, in 1850, to 1884. In the mean time
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Col. Camp traveled extensively upon the continent of Europe, and far and wide- over our territory bounded by the different oceans.
In 1844 the family came into possession of the mansion and grounds for- merly owned and occupied by Commodore Melancton Woolsey; and although never married Col. Camp has, for the last 30 years, entertained with a re- fined and generous hospitality. In 1879 he completed the erection of a chapel, which was presented as a Christmas gift to the Presbyterian Society of Sackets Harbor, with which he has been connected since his infancy, and for which he had retained a most affectionate attachment.
He also was deeply interested in the organization of the Jefferson County Historical Society, of which he is the first vice-president. In 1885 he suc- ceeded in securing the old battle-ground, as executor of the estate of Elisha Camp, from the heirs, as a gift to the Jefferson County Historical Society and the village of Sackets Harbor, which was dedicated with imposing cere- monies, under the auspices of the 12th Regiment U. S. Infantry, G. A. R. organizations, village authorities, and representatives of the historical socie- ties of Jefferson and Oneida counties, and distinguished gentlemen of this and neighboring counties of the state and Canada.
Col. Camp has given much time and attention to the study of the aborigi- nal history of the county of Jefferson, upon which subject he has written some valuable papers, and has secured a choice collection of relics that char- acterize the race that so fully occupied this locality and were extinct at the time of the advent of the white race to these shores ; and which, too, has. brought him in correspondence and friendly relationship with the Smith- sonian Institute, and as correspondent of Oneida County Historical Society is brought in contact with many distinguished men of like taste. Col. Camp has an inherent and decided talent for music. In visiting his delightful home we find it supplied with accessories to give it expression. With one favorite instrument, however, he is better known in the refined circles, where he finds enjoyment with them in the " concord of sweet sounds." He is a lover of fine animals, and has his farm stocked with cattle of good pedigree. He has been an ardent devotee of Nimrod and Isaak Walton, and finds pleasant companionship in good horses, and with his friends he is happy to say :. " Whatever we possess is doubly valuable when we are so happy to share it with others."
THEODORE CANFIELD.
John M. Canfield,* son of John, was born in Sharon, Conn., December 22, 1775, and came to Jefferson County in 1810. He wedded with Fanny Harvey, of Stamford, Conn., and they had II children, namely: Jane H., John, William F., Richard M., Laura, Fanny C., Frederick W., Annis A., Harriet, Sarah D., and Theodore.
* A further sketch of John M. Canfield will be found in the Bench and Bar chapter.
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Theodore Canfield was born in the historic village of Sackets Harbor, March 6, 1823, and here commenced a business career in the hardware trade, which was continued with enviable success until his retirement in 1868. Mr. Can- field was also prominent in municipal affairs, and for his known integrity and fitness for the position was chosen the town's representative in the board of supervisors in 1859, and again in 1869, '70, '71, and '72, holding the honor- able position of chairman of that board for two years. In 1866 he was the successful candidate of his party for member of Assembly. For 18 years he was an influential director of the Carthage, Watertown & Sackets Har- bor Railroad, and for eight years served as vice-president of that corporation. On the 12th of September, 1848, Mr. Canfield wedded with Annie, daugh- ter of John Little, a lady of refined and domestic tastes. Mr. Canfield is a man of decided character, but not vain, and still retains, in a marked degree, his strong intellectuality.
FAMILY SKETCHES.
Daniel Reed was a native of Connecticut. He came to Saekets Harbor in 1800, when three years of age, and served on a gunboat in the War of 1812. He died here in 1880, aged 83 years. He married Jane Sterritt, who was born in Sackets Harbor, and they reared four children, George M., Robert C., Susan, and Charles C. The latter married Amanda M., daugh- ter of James and Catharine (Frazier) Thum, of Saekets Harbor, and he is now captain of a sailing vessel, in which business he has been engaged 45 years. John Thum, father of James, served in the War of 1812, and lost all his property by the depreciation of the Continental money. Charles Reed served in the late war in Co. G, 116th N. Y. Vols., three years.
Josiah MeWayne came to Hounsfield from Massachusetts before 1800, among the first set- tlers, and here remained until his death in 1868, aged 88 years. He married Phebe Abbott, who died in 1859, aged 75 years. Their children were Delonzo, Delos A., Samuel, Uranins, Justus, Alexander, and Kimball D. The latter was born in this town, and here remained until his death in 1844, aged 36 years. He married Betsey Wallace, of this town, and their children were Phebe A., Charlotte, Justus W., Elizabeth, and Jay D. Jay D. MeWayne married Sarah, daughter of Lewis and Lucinda (Baker) Wallsworth, and they had three children-Eva and Arthur (deceased), and Ella. He served as first lieutenant in the late war in Co. K, 35th N. Y. Vols. He also organized Co. B, 186th N. Y. Vols., of which he was captain, and served as recruiting officer. Justus W. MeWayne married Helen L., daughter of Archibald and Sarah (Holden) Campbell, and they had one son, Arehie Campbell. Mr. McWayne died in March, 1889. His mother, Elizabeth, survives at the age of 74 years.
Delos A. Me Wayne, son of Josiah, was born in this town, where he died at the age of 73 years. He married Angeline Johnson, of Hounsfield, daughter of Perley and Priscilla (Dexter) Johnson, and their children were Josiah A., Johnson P., Edwin G., and Delos. The latter was born in this town, where he now resides. He married Eliza S., daughter of William and Betsey (Seeber) Bell, and their children are Edwin P., Cora A., and Merle B.
Delonzo MeWayne, son of Josiah, married Minerva Stoddard, of Saekets Harbor, who bore him four children, viz .: Lorenzo, Maria, Minerva, and Degrass. The last mentioned married Mrs. Carrie Northrup, of Canastota, Madison County, daughter of Ashley Northrup, and their children are Charles, Minerva, and Alice M. Mr. McWayne served in Co. I, 10th N. Y. Vols. He participated in the battle of Petersburg, Va., and was honorably discharged. He resides on road 62.
Rial Rawlson, a native of Canaan, Conn., came to Saekets Harbor in 1801, and built one of the first five houses in the village. He was engaged in the lumber business, and ran the first raft of lumber down the St. Lawrence from Sackets Harbor to Montreal. He married Elizabeth, daughter of William Lawrence, of Canaan, Conn., and their children were Wealthy, William, Wolcott, Elizabeth, and Ira L. The latter was born at Saekets Harbor, where he now
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resides. He married, first, Marcia Carpenter, of Pompey Hill, Onondaga County, and their children were Mary, Amelia, and Malcolm. For his second wife he married Annie, daughter of Alexander and Annie (McDermot) McBain, and their children are Annie Elizabeth, Robert B., and Janette J. Mr. Rawlson is now a clothing merchant at Sackets Harbor.
Samnel Bates, from Massachusetts, became a resident of Hounsfield in 1802, and made the first clearing npon the farm in this town since owned by some member of the Bates family. His son Samuel, Jr., who came with him, participated in the battle of Sackets Harbor, and died in 1813. Merrick M., son of Samuel, Sr., was born in 1802, and came to this town with his father. He married Abigail Stowell, of Hounsfield, and they had 10 children. Mrs. Bates died in 1845, and Mr. Bates in 1881. Their daughter Sarah, widow of John Winslow, resides in the city of Watertown.
John W. Phelps, a native of Vermont, came to Hounsfield in 1807, and was the first settler on what is now known as the Phelps farm, on road 63, and here remained most of the time until his death, about 1863, aged 75 years. He married Hannah Jones, of Vermont, and they had 13 children, 10 of whom grew to maturity. One son, John W., a native of this town, where he now resides at the age of 67 years, married Betsey, daughter of John and Hannah (Fields) Kibling, of Ellisburgh, and they had nine children, viz .: Silas R., Amelia A., Fanny E., Catharine J., Henry B., Fisher K., Anna M., Carrie E., and Anstin A. The latter was born at Sandy Creek. He married Frances, daughter of James E. and Susan (Livermore) Gilmore, of Dexter village, and they have one son, Charles A. Mr. Phelps is captain of the steamer New York, plying between Buffalo and Chicago, in which capacity he has been engaged for the past six years. Silas R. Phelps was born in this town, where he now resides on a farm on road 64, which he has occupied for the past 11 years. He married Nancy, daughter of John and Jessie (Nichols) Patrick, of Dexter, and they have two children, John and Norris K.
Timothy Holden, a native of Rutland, Vt., came to Hounsfield about 1810, and here remained until his death in 1862, aged 80 years. He married Elizabeth Ellis, of Hadley, N. Y., and of their seven children, Aaron was the oldest son, and was born in Hadley. He came to this town with his father and finally settled on the homestead farm, on road 65, where he died in 1870, aged 57 years. He married Orrilla, daughter of Israel and Lydia (Conroe) Root, of Mechanicsville, and they had children as follows: Clay, Trelinghuysen, Winfield, Theodore, Seward, Myron, Emmett, Walter, Talcott, and Jesse. Winfield Holden married Lucy, daugh- ter of Daniel and Lydia (Willey) Arnold, of Henderson, in 1869, and his children are Charles L., Minnie L., Hubert T., and Arthur W. He resides in this town on a farm on road 65. Clay Holden married Eliza. daughter of Robert and Sarah (Bowering) Stokes, of Hounsfield, in 1870, and his children are Jesse E., Erwin C., Marian, and Annie E., and he resides on road 63. Israel Root, grandfather of Orrilla, served in the Revolutionary war.
Myron Holden, son of Timothy, was born in Honnsfield, where he now resides. He mar- ried Julia A., daughter of Benjamin and Armenia (Barnes) Orchard, and their children are Flora M., Anrilla A., and Benjamin M. Enoch Barnes, the maternal grandfather of Mrs. Julia A. Holden, served in the War of 1812, and drew a pension.
Russell Spicer was born in Hounsfield, where he still resides, at the age of 77 years. He married Aurilla, daughter of Eli and Polly Spicer, who died in 1863, aged 54 years. Their children were Hannibal, Dianna, Gilbert, Rosaltha, Edwin, Emma, Estella, and Ivan L. The latter, born in this town, married Mrs. Elizabeth Spicer, daughter of Barton and Rachel (Mis- ner) White, and they have one daughter, Imella G., and reside on a farm on road 60. Mr. Spicer served in Co. H, 10th N. Y. H. A., three years, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. David Spicer, father of Russell, married Betsey Rockwell. He served in the battle of Sackets Harbor in the War of 1812, and was one of the first settlers of this town, where his home was until his death.
Joseph McKee was born and died in Hartford, Conn. He married Ruth Webster, and among their children was Eleazer, who came to Sackets Harbor in 1830, and here remained until his death in 1851, aged 84 years. He was a carpenter, and built the first tannery at Sackets Harbor. He married Flora Hollister, a native of Connecticut, and their children were Hiram, Flora A., and David. The latter married Mary A. Lawrence, of West Chazy, Clinton County, and their children are Mary H., Frank E., and Wilbur L. Wilbur L. married Ara- bella G. Coventry, of Utica, and they have one daughter, Julia G., and reside at Sackets Harbor.
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Joseph Knowlton was born in Rutland County, Vt., whence he removed to Jefferson County in 1811, finally locating in Hounsfield, where he died. Among his children was Monroe, who came here with his father, dying in this town at the age of 63 years. Monroe Knowlton was a farmer and mechanic. He married Susan Breezee, of Brownville, who survives him at the age of 67 years. They had two children, Ruth M. and Edwin C. The latter was born in Brownville, and was twice married. His first wife, Mary S. McQuain, of Sackets Harbor, bore him two children, Hattie and Corry M. His second marriage was with Mrs. Fidelia R. (Man- chester) Colburn, of Otsego County. He resides at Sackets Harbor, where he is engaged as engineer at the United States barracks, and is also a practical and consulting engineer for steamboats and railroads. Jacob J. Breezee served in the battle of Sackets Harbor in 1814.
Elisha Ladd was born in Coventry, Conn., in 1766, and in 1812 located in Hounsfield, where he died at the age of 94 years. He married Susan Dorman, of Connecticut, and their children were Nathan, Eliphalet, Seymour, Cynthia, Susan, Patty, and Esther. Nathan Ladd came to this town in 1811, and was the first settler on a farm on road 76, where he remained until his death, in 1877, aged 90 years. He married Betsey, daughter of Marcus and Betsey Edick, and they had four children, viz .: Brayton I., Matilda C., Mary E., and Eliphalet. The latter married Charlotte W., daughter of James and Nancy (Marshall) Spanlding, of Camillus, Onondaga County, and he has one son, Marshall J., and resides on a farm on road 76, which was settled by his grandfather, and where he has resided since his birth. Marshall J. Ladd mar- ried Lydia A., daughter of Solomon and Julia Hall, of this town, and they have one son, Brayton E.
William C. Pease, son of William, was born in Connecticut, and was one of the early set- tlers of Hounsfield. He served in the battle of Sackets Harbor in 1814, and died in Lewis County at the age of 76 years. His wife, Fanny Post, bore him five children, viz .: Celestia, Betsey, George, Jane, and Orson V. The latter was born in this town, where he died in 1886, aged 65 years. He married Alvira S., daughter of Ephraim and Salina (Luff) Wilder, who died March 2, 1887, aged 52 years. They had one daughter, Maria F., who has been twice mar- ried. Her first husband, Edwin Austin, was accidentally shot and killed April 22, 1875. Her second husband, De Forest Shead, lives with her on the homestead farm of her father.
Thomas Wright was a native of Seven Towns, Ireland, whence he immigrated to Houns- field in 1812, remaining here until his death, April 27, 1884, aged 84 years. He married Hannah Wood, also a native of Ireland, and they had six children, viz .: Joseph, John, Anna, Elizabeth, Sarah, and James. The latter, born in this town, married Gertrude, daughter of Administer and Amanda (Rust) Hammond, and they have an adopted son, Bennie F. Mr. Wright is a resident of Brownville, to which town he removed in 1889. Mr. Wright served in Co. H, 10th N. Y. H. A., three years, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Bermuda Front and Petersburg, and was taken prisoner at the latter place and confined in Libby prison.
Daniel Holloway, an Englishman, served under General Burgoyne and was taken prisoner, and afterwards joined the American army. After the war he engaged in business as a clothier at Stowell's Corners, in this town, and died in the town of Lyme at the advanced age of 85 years. He married Mariah Bates, and they had five children, of whom Charles was a native of Connecticut and came here among the early settlers, locating in the eastern part of the town, where he died February 21, 1853, aged 58 years. He served at the battle of Sackets Harbor. He married Chloe Woodruff, of Watertown, and of their 10 children, Charles B. was born at Sackets Harbor, and married Elizabeth H., daughter of William and Emeline (Taylor) Metcalf, and they had two children. Charles W. (deceased) and Fred N. He served in Co. H, 10th N. Y. H. A., until the close of the war. His son Fred N. married Estella C., daughter of Daniel and Laura A. (Cooper) Losee, of Watertown, and they have one daughter, Grace, and reside at Sackets Harbor. Horace G. Holloway also served in Co. H, 10th N. Y. H. A.
Henry Metcalf was a native of England, whence he emigrated to Boston in 1801, finally locating in Hounsfield, where he died in 1869, aged 92 years. He served in the battle of Sackets Harbor in the War of 1812. He married Sarah Ashby, of England, and of their 11 children, Francis was born in Hounsfield, and has resided on the farm he now occupies for the past 53 years. He married Sarah M., daughter of Ashbel and Polly (Oxford) Case, and their children are Walter, Lucy A., Sarah J., Edwin, and Ella M. and Elva M., twins. Mrs. Metcalf died August 10, 1855, aged 43 years. Their son Walter served three years in Co. I, 10th N. Y. H. A.
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Sanford Earl, a native of Rhode Island, came to Sackets Harbor in 1815, and here re- mained until his death, March 27, 1880, at the extreme age of 94 years. He married Deborah Sheldon, who died December 24, 1851, aged 45 years. Their children were Margaret, James, Stephen, Henry, Sarah, George, Charles, Mary, Lyman, and Richard M. The latter, a native of Sackets Harbor, where he now resides, married Lucy, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Jackson) Boulton, and his children are Richard H. and Charles S. Mr. Earl served as captain of a lake vessel, which plied between Oswego and Chicago, for many years. He is now pro- prietor of the Earl Honse at Sackets Harbor.
Robert Mclaughlin was born in Sackets Harbor, where he died at the age of 32 years. He married Catharine Wright, also of Sackets Harbor, and they had four children, viz .: Mary, Thomas, Margaret, and William. The latter married Sarah A. Lewis, and his children are William J., Anna B., and Kate P. He served in the late war in Co. B, 35th N. Y. Vols., and participated in the battles of second Bull Run, Slaughter Mountain, Culpepper, Warrington, and White Sulphur Springs.
Ezra Tyler, son of Col. Tyler, of Revolutionary fame, was born in East Haddam, Conn., and was one of the early settlers of this town, where he died at the age of 55 years. He mar- ried Rebecca Wright, of Paris, Oneida County, and their children were Rebecca, Rufus, Sylvenus and Sylvester (twins), Alanson, Prudence, Polly, and Dr. William E. The latter, & native of this town, married, first, Phebe Hunter, of Saratoga County, who bore him two children, William W. and John C. He married, second, Mary D., daughter of David and Orinda (Hill) Metcalf, of Sackets Harbor, where he has been engaged as a physician and sur- geon for the past 43 years. He served as assistant surgeon of the garrison here during the late war, and also at other times. He has been supervisor of the town five years, and school commissioner two years. His son William W. enlisted in the 94th N. Y. Vols., and served until the close of the war.
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