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The early education of Malcolm L. MacPhail was received in the district schools of his birthplace. In 1895 he was graduated from North Sydney Academy in Nova Scotia, and then taught school for two years at Little Narrows. In 1900 he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Franklin College in Ohio, and the following year obtained the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Boston University. In 1904 he was a member of the graduating class of
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Auburn Theological Seminary, received the degree of Master of Arts at Harvard University in 1911, and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the latter institution in 1912. Doctor MacPhail had been ordained to the Presbytery of Boston in 1904 and during the following eight years was pastor of the Scotch Presbyterian Church in Boston. From 1912 until 1919 he served as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, North Side, Pittsburgh, and in the latter year accepted the pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church in Auburn. Doctor MacPhail is a member of the Presby- tery of Cayuga, and during 1931-32 was moderator for the Synod of New York. He is prominent as a writer and in 1909 published "The Magnetism of the Bible." He is a frequent contributor to nationally known religious publications.
On October 26, 1904, Doctor MacPhail was united in marriage with Miss Edna C. G. Campbell, daughter of Rev. Robert Gowan and Euphemia (Smith) Campbell, natives of York County, Penn- sylvania. Doctor Campbell was a minister of the United Presby- terian Church. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried at New Athens, Ohio. Doctor and Mrs. MacPhail have a son, Robert. He is a graduate of Mercersburg Academy and Hamil- ton College. He lives in New York City.
Doctor MacPhail is a Republican and holds membership in the Rotary Club.
Earl James Kempton, M. D .- Active and progressive in his profession, Doctor Kempton is numbered among the able and highly successful physicians and surgeons of Cayuga County, engaged in practice at Weedsport. He was born at Richmond, Vermont, May 10, 1891, the son of George M. and Ellen A. (Meade) Kempton.
George M. Kempton, retired, is a well known citizen of Glens Falls, New York. He was born in Vermont and is of English. descent. His wife was born at Burlington, Vermont, being a direct descendant of General Meade. Mr. Kempton is a Republi- can, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Kempton were born five chil-
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dren: 1. Anita, married Robert Seymour, lives at Evanston, Illi- nois. 2. Earl James, the subject of this sketch. 3. Jessie, married Earl Brockway, lives at Glens Falls, New York. 4. Howard, lives at Massena, New York. He served in the Canadian Army during the World War and saw active service from 1914 until 1918, being decorated for valor by the Canadian government. He was wounded on four different occasions. 5. Ruth, at home.
After his graduation from the public schools of Burlington and Glens Falls, Earl James Kempton entered Syracuse Univer- sity in 1910. He studied engineering for one year and in 1917 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the same institution after his graduation from the College of Arts. Doctor Kempton was located as an interne at St. Lawrence State Hospital, Ogdens- burg, New York, during 1917-18, and in 1919 established his pres- ent private practice at Weedsport. He has taken graduate work in medicine at the Mayo Brothers Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and is a member of the staff of Auburn City Hospital. He also holds membership in the Cayuga County Medical Society, New York State, and American Medical Associations.
In 1919 Doctor Kempton married Miss Florence A. White, daughter of Edgar and Ida (Wheeler) White. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Weedsport. To Doctor and Mrs. Kempton have been born two children: Edgar George and Mar- garet Jane.
Mrs. Kempton is a graduate of Fine Arts College, Syracuse University, with the Bachelor of Science in Music.
Doctor Kempton is president of the Board of Trustees of the Methodist Church, Weedsport, and belongs to Phi Kappa Psi and Nu Sigma Nu college fraternities, as well as the Chamber of Commerce.
Hon. Frank M. Parsons .- Holding noteworthy rank in pro- fessional progress in Cayuga County, Frank M. Parsons has been in active practice in law for more than sixty years at Weedsport, and he has also served as a member of the General Assembly from this district. £ Mr. Parsons was born at Camillus, Onondaga
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County, August 19, 1848, the son of David H. and Emeline (Mills) Parsons.
David H. Parsons was a native of Dutchess County and his wife was born at Memphis, New York. Both are deceased and are buried at Weedsport. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Parsons were born four children: 1. Frank M., the subject of this sketch. 2. Phoebe A., the widow of John Hayden, lives at Weedsport. 3. William S., lives at Kansas City, Missouri. 4. Mary, the widow of George Greene, lives at Weedsport.
David H. Parsons was the son of Joshua and Phoebe Parsons, both natives of New York. They are buried at Elbridge. Eme- line (Mills) Parsons was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Mills, also natives and well known pioneer citizens of New York.
Frank M. Parsons grew up at Memphis, New York, where he received his early education. He is a graduate of Baldwinsville Academy, and in 1867 read law in the office of William B. Mills, of Weedsport. He then also taught school in the "pump district" at Brutus, Cayuga County, and during the summer months contin- ued the study of law. During 1868-69, Mr. Parsons numbered sixty-eight pupils in his classes. The following year he taught school at Memphis and on September 8, 1870, was admitted to the New York State Bar. After a time he became associated with John F. Kingston, as a member of the firm of Parsons & King- ston, and this partnership continued until the death of the latter. In November, 1887, Mr. Parsons was elected to the New York Assembly and was re-elected for a second term. He was appointed confidential secretary in the office of the Attorney General of New York State in 1890, and later became deputy on writing opinions, and subsequently deputy. He served in the latter capacity until December 31, 1897, and at that time was appointed attorney for the excise department at Albany, which office he capably filled for three years. Since about 1900 Mr. Parsons has continued in pri- vate practice at Weedsport. He served as special county judge for one term, as president of the village, and as justice of the peace. For many years he has also been police justice.
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In 1871 Mr. Parsons was united in marriage with Miss Hattie E. Bibbins, who died in 1912. She was the daughter of John W. and Eliza Bibbins, of Cayuga County. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Parsons: 1. Minnie L., lives at Weedsport. 2. Fred J., lives at Weedsport. He married Miss Eulalie Smith, and they have two sons, Robert Smith and Charles Frederick Parsons. 3. Eva H., lives at Weedsport.
Mr. Parsons has always been a Republican. He is a member of the official board of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Weedsport Lodge No. 385, F. and A. M., Past Jun- ior Deacon. He also is identified with the Cayuga County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, and Weedsport Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Parsons was one of the founders of the Whittlers Club, of which he served as president.
Edward D. Guyder, who is associated with the firm of Burns & Guyder, of Weedsport, is one of the city's most substantial busi- ness men and representative citizens. He is also serving as super- visor of the town of Brutus, having been elected to that office in November, 1931. Mr. Guyder was born at Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York, June 6, 1884, the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Brown) Guyder.
Daniel Guyder was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, and his wife was a native of Salina, New York. He became a farmer in Onondaga County and owned ninety-five acres of land, being interested in dairying in this section for a period of thirty-six years. He died December 25, 1928, and is buried at Weedsport. His widow lives there. Mr. Guyder was a Democrat and held membership in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. There were six chil- dren in the Guyder family, as follows: 1. Charles, deceased. 2. James, deceased. 3. Mary, married James Coyne, lives at Skan- eateles, New York. 4. Helen, deceased. 5. Edward D., the sub- ject of this sketch. 6. Emmett, deceased.
Edward D. Guyder attended the district schools at Monroe Corners, Elbridge, and also was a student at Weedsport High School. For a time he was interested in farming, and in 1911
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engaged in the transportation business at Wolcott, New York. The following year he sold the business and at that time came to Weedsport, where he followed the same line of work successfully until 1928. At that time his interests were taken over by F. L. Terpeney, and Mr. Guyder purchased the Kanley grocery estab- lishment at Weedsport. The store was destroyed by fire in 1929 and Mr. Guyder then purchased a half interest in the firm of F. J. Burns & Company, the business thereafter being known as Burns & Guyder. They are local representatives of the International Harvester Company, and are dealers in fuel, feed and mason supplies.
In March, 1915, Mr. Guyder was united in marriage with Miss Frances Graney, the daughter of Jeremiah and Mary (Franey) Graney. Both were natives of New York and are now deceased. He spent many years in the employ of the New York Central Rail- road Company. Mr. and Mrs. Guyder have no children.
In politics Mr. Guyder has always been a Democrat. He is the first Democrat to be elected to the office of supervisor of Brutus in forty-seven years. Henry Wood, Democrat, had been the last of that party to hold office almost a half century ago. Mr. Guyder holds membership in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and belongs to B. P. O. Elks No. 474, Chamber of Commerce, and Whittlers Club.
Herbert A. Robinson .- Numbered among the most prominent professional men of Cayuga County is Herbert A. Robinson, of Weedsport, who has practiced law in that city since 1919. He is also serving as justice of the peace and village attorney. Mr. Robinson was born at Pompey, Onondaga County, New York, January 8, 1885, the son of Lewis Orlando and Fannie Fern (Fiske) Robinson.
Lewis Orlando Robinson successfully engaged in dairy farm- ing for many years in Onondaga County, where he was born. He was the owner of 130 acres. Mr. Robinson retired in 1910 and died in 1915. His wife, born at Syracuse, died in 1927. Both are buried at Fabius, New York. Mr. Robinson was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. The following
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children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson: 1. Lewis F., who is field superintendent of the Niagara-Hudson Power Corpora- tion, at Prospect, Oneida County. 2. Florence, deceased. 3. Ruby E., lives at Syracuse. 4. Herbert A., the subject of this sketch. 5. Allan O., lives at Prospect, Oneida County.
Lewis Orlando Robinson was the son of Lewis H. and Eliza- beth (Tenney) Robinson, natives of Pompey and Fabius, respect- ively. Both are buried at Fabius. She was a relative of the Ten- ney who founded the old Franklin Press, later known as the Syra- cuse Journal. Fannie Fern (Fiske) Robinson was the daughter of Alexander and Helen (Boss) Fiske, who were natives of New York. Alexander Fiske served during the Mexican War from 1847 until 1849, and was wounded twice while in the service. He died from his injuries a year following the close of the war.
Herbert A. Robinson received his early education at Pompey and Fabius. After his graduation from Onondaga Valley High School in 1903 he received the degree of Ph. B. at Syracuse Uni- versity in 1907. He then attended the Law School of Syracuse University for one year, after which he read law in the offices of Hiscock, Doheney, Williams & Cowie, Syracuse, and later with Higby & Lay, Syracuse. After his admission to the New York Bar in 1911, Mr. Robinson practiced his profession at Syracuse until 1916. The following three years were spent at Marion, Wayne County, and in 1919 Mr. Robinson located at Weedsport. He has been a member of the board of education for four years, and served as village clerk for four years. He was elected jus- tice of the peace in 1921.
In 1911 Mr. Robinson was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Smiley, the daughter of Edward A. and Elizabeth (McComber) Smiley, the former a native of New York and the latter of Rhode Island. He resides at East Orange, New Jersey, and his wife is deceased. Before his retirement Mr. Smiley was actively iden- tified with Lake Minewaska, New York, a resort, which he owned and operated. To Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have been born three children: 1. Shirley, a graduate of Weedsport High School, class of 1929, attends New Jersey College for Women. 2. Edward, a
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graduate of Weedsport High School, class of 1932. 3. Herbert A., Jr., a student.
Mr. Robinson is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Weedsport Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 385, Past Master, B. P. O. Elks, Phi Beta Phi fraternity, Whittlers Club, Cato Golf Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Cayuga County Bar Association.
Ira J. Kingsley, who has since 1910 engaged in the general practice of law at Cato, is prominent in civic organizations there and holds the high regard of the entire community. He is the son of Herbert E. and Villa R. (Fox) Kingsley, born at Brookfield, Madison County, New York, July 12, 1885.
Herbert E. Kingsley was born at Columbus, Chenango County, New York, June 14, 1858, and he now resides at Syracuse. He was educated at Brookfield and taught school there for several years. He then spent fourteen years in the employ of the United States government as superintendent of the sub-letting of contracts for mail routes. This work took him to all parts of the country. In 1905 he engaged in the real estate business at Syracuse, where he has lived retired since 1927. He is a Republican and holds mem- bership in Elmwood Presbyterian Church. Villa R. (Fox) Kingsley was born at Taylor, Cortland County, February 14, 1860, and died June 6, 1902. She is buried at Brookfield, New York. Mr. Kingsley married (second) Miss Lucy E. Andrews, of Oswego, New York. To Herbert E. and Villa R. (Fox) Kingsley were born four children: 1. Jennie L., lives at Colorado Springs, Colorado. 2. Phila M., lives at Cheyenne, Wyoming. 3. Freddie, deceased. 4. Ira J., the subject of this sketch.
Ira J. Kingsley grew up at Brookfield, Madison County, where he attended the public schools. He was graduated from Colgate Academy in 1904 and from the Law School of Syracuse University in 1909. After serving a clerkship in the offices of McGowan & Stolz, of Syracuse, Mr. Kingsley was admitted to the bar on November 16, 1909. He then established a private practice at Cato in May, 1910, where he has continued to the present time,
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being numbered among the highly successful lawyers of Cayuga County. He was admitted to the United States Courts on October 8, 1923. At the present time Mr. Kingsley is attorney for the town of Ira and village of Cato. He has also been village clerk of Cato since 1912, and supervisor of the town of Ira since 1922, and chair- man of the Board of Supervisors of Cayuga County in 1928. From 1913 until 1921 he was justice of the peace at Ira, and in 1915 was a member of the Cato High School Board. For many years Mr. Kingsley has been a member of the Cayuga County Republican Committee of the First District of Ira. He is a member of the Cayuga County Bar Association and Northern New York Bar Association.
On August 4, 1915, Mr. Kingsley was united in marriage with Miss Jennie A. Loomis, the daughter of Orange E. and Jennie (Lawson) Loomis, natives of New York. Both are deceased and are buried at Hubbardsville, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley have no children.
Mrs. Kingsley served as Matron of Cato Star Chapter, No. 234, O. E. S., in 1918-19-20.
Mr. Kingsley has always been a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Cato Golf Club. His lodge affiliations are: Cato Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 141, master in 1921; Jordan Chapter, R. A. M., No. 317; Salem Town Commandery, K. T., No. 16; Masonic Club of Cato; Cato Star Chapter, O. E. S., No. 234, Past Patron; Past Assistant Grand Lec- turer of Cayuga-Tompkins District, O. E. S .; and Past Noble Grand of Northern Cayuga Lodge, No. 728, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Mr. Kingsley is a director of the First National Bank of Cato.
Rev. John M. Ball, who is pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Cato, has a wide acquaintance throughout Cayuga County and is highly esteemed. He was born at Rochester, New York, May 24, 1889, the son of Edward C. and Maria (Kavanaugh) Ball.
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Edward C. Ball was born at Rochester, August 13, 1859, and now resides at Cato. He was a carpenter in early life and for many years was a successful contractor and builder. He has lived retired since 1915. Mr. Ball is an independent voter, and holds membership in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. His wife was also born at Rochester and died in 1911. She is buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester. Their children were: 1. John M., the subject of this sketch. 2. Julia, in religious life known as Sister Edward Marie, and a teacher in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Auburn. 3. Rev. Edward, who is assistant pastor of St. Stephen's Catholic Church and principal of De Sales Institute, Geneva, New York.
John M. Ball was educated in the parochial schools of St. Monica, Rochester, and in 1909 was graduated from St. Andrew's Preparatory Seminary. He then was graduated from St. Ber- nard's Theological Seminary in 1915, being ordained to the priest- hood, June 12, 1915, by Bishop Hickey, in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rochester. During 1915-17 Father Ball was a member of the fac- ulty of Rochester Catholic High School as well as assistant pastor of St. Patrick's Church. He became assistant at St. Mary's Church in Auburn on February 14, 1918, and on June 18, 1919, was transferred to Palmyra, New York, as assistant pastor of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Father Ball returned to Auburn in April, 1920, as assistant at St. Mary's Church, and on August 1, 1925, assumed his duties as pastor of St. Patrick's Church at Cato, and at the same time took charge of St. Thomas' Catholic Church at Red Creek, New York.
St. Patrick's Church, Cato, New York .- Before the organiza- tion of a parish and the erection of a church edifice, the Catholics in the vicinity of Cato were ministered to by the following priests from St. Joseph's Church, Weedsport, New York: Rev. Joseph Albinger (1863) ; Rev. J. Leddy (1864) ; Rev. C. Wensurski (1865); Rev. N. Byrne (1866-67); Rev. M. Purcell (1868); Rev. James O'Connor (1868) ; Rev. Anthony Cassessi (1869-72) ; Rev. John C. Kenny (1872-75). During this time, services were conducted and
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Mass was celebrated in private homes where the worshippers were accustomed to assemble. The home of Jeremiah and Han- nah Conley, just north of the four corners in Meridian, served as a church for some time. Mass was also celebrated in the home of Thomas Fitzgerald (now owned and occupied by Frank Henry), and later in a church building (just west of the Lehigh Railroad) formerly occupied by the congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church. This building has since been demolished.
In 1872, Rev. John C. Kenney, of Weedsport, began plans for the erection of a church building on Mechanic Street in Cato. The land was purchased from Allen Holcomb. The building was com- pleted by the fall of 1863, the builder being Malachy Grace, of Weedsport. For three years Cato was an out-mission of Weeds- port.
In November, 1876, Rev. Henry Koenig was appointed pastor of St. Patrick's Church, Cato, New York, and St. Thomas's Church, Red Creek, New York, with residence in Red Creek. He was succeeded on August 26, 1877, by the Rev. John Codyre, who remained till January 1, 1878. At his departure, Rev. D. M. O'Donoghue took charge of the two parishes and worked zeal- ously till June, 1881, when he was appointed pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Weedsport. Due to his energy and labor, the church indebtedness was greatly reduced. Rev. Dennis Curran began a brief pastorate which ended early in 1882. In 1882, Father James Day came to Cato as pastor. It was during his pastorate that the parochial residence was moved from Red Creek to Cato. In 1884, the much beloved Father William Morin took up the work in the Cato parish and continued till May, 1891. He was succeeded by Rev. Joseph Ruby.
Father Ruby's pastorate extended over the long period of six- teen years. During this period, a great deal of work in every department of church activity was accomplished by the energetic and zealous pastor. Additional land was acquired, the Philo Rock- well residence was bought and remodeled to suit the purposes of a rectory. The effect of Father Ruby's apostolic spirit and self- sacrificing labors are very much in evidence today. His work was ably carried on for six years by Rev. Thomas F. O'Connor. Rev.
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Patrick Smith came from St. Mary's, Auburn, to Cato in 1913. He effected remarkable improvements in the Church properties during his two years' administration. In 1915, Rev. Thomas Loch- ren was appointed pastor and continued the good work of his predecessors. During his ten years as pastor, Father Lochren endeared himself to the members of his two parishes by his zeal for the cause of the Church and by his broad human understand- ing and sympathy. The present pastor, Rev. John M. Ball, was appointed by the Most Reverend Thomas F. Hickey on August 1, 1925.
Eugene M. Rich .- One of the enterprising and highly success- ful business men of Cato, where he is engaged in the wholesale produce business, is Eugene M. Rich, who is a member of a dis- tinguished pioneer family of Cayuga County. He was born at Auburn, June 12, 1891, the son of Hon. Adelbert P. Rich, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
Eugene M. Rich obtained his early education in the grade and high schools of Auburn. He is a graduate of Mercersburg Acad- emy and Colgate University. Mr. Rich began his business career in the sales department of the Warner Sugar Company, New York City. He came to Cato in 1914, where he had extensive farming interests until 1918. He has since been identified with the E. M. Rich Wholesale Produce Company and is well known as a shipper of fine produce throughout the United States.
In 1916 Mr. Rich was united in marriage with Miss Clara Rem- ington, the daughter of Frank and Grace (Wright) Remington, of New York. Mr. Remington was a pharmacist and for many years was the proprietor of a drug store at Auburn. Both he and his wife are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Rich have a daughter, Harriet, a student.
Mr. Rich is a Republican in politics and has served as justice of the peace. In 1926 he was appointed supervisor of Cato to fill an unexpired term, and in November, 1927, was elected to that office. He was re-elected in 1929 and again in 1931. Mr. Rich is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Delta Kappa
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Epsilon fraternity, Owasco Country Club, and Cato Golf Club. He is Past Master of Cato Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 141.
Hon. Adelbert P. Rich .- Having spent his entire professional career in Auburn, where he rose to be one of the outstanding fig- ures in professional circles, Judge Adelbert P. Rich, retired, served as Justice of the Supreme Court continuously from 1901 until 1930, and he is among Cayuga County's most honored and esteemed citizens. Judge Rich was born at Cato, Cuyaga County, May 16, 1860, the son of Capt. Frank R. and Frances W. (Petty) Rich.
Capt. Frank R. Rich was born at Cato, Feb. 3, 1835, and died March 26, 1883. He received a common school education and read law in his father's office, being admitted to the New York Bar in 1855. He then successfully practiced law at Cato until the time of his death. He was also United States Loan Commissioner for many years. He served throughout the Civil War, being a cap- tain in the 111th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry. Cap- tain Rich was a member of Cato Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 151, being Past Master. He was married on June 15, 1859, to Miss Frances W. Petty.
Frank R. Rich was the son of George R. Rich, who was born at Fort Ann, Washington County, New York, in 1809. In 1834 George R. Rich removed to the town of Ira in Cayuga County. He engaged in farming and also read law as a clerk in the office of Judge Humphries. Mr. Rich was admitted to the bar in 1842 and to the United States courts in 1848. From 1859 until 1867 he was United States Loan Commissioner, an office later held by his son. George R. Rich spent his professional career at Cato and died there in 1889. He was married on April 23, 1834, to Miss Margaret Ann Wood.
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