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Adelbert P. Rich was educated at Cato Union School and Acad- emy. He also attended private schools. Later, he read law with his father and in April, 1882, gained admission to the New York State Bar at Rochester. In the fall of that year he located in private practice at Cato. During 1881-82 he was president of the
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board of health and during 1881-84 was a member of the board of education. In 1884 Mr. Rich removed to Auburn, where he formed a partnership with John A. Dutton. Later, he was associated with E. C. Aiken until 1901. For several years Mr. Rich served on the Auburn Board of Health. He was elected and served as special county judge during 1883-86, and from 1887 until 1893 was district attorney of Cayuga County. In 1901, as mentioned above, Judge Rich was elected Justice of the Supreme Court.
On August 7, 1881, Judge Rich was united in marriage with Miss Ida M. Chase, of Cato. Their children are: 1. Bertha, mar- ried E. F. Metcalf, lives at Auburn. 2. Frank, lives at Cato. 3. Laura, married Heywood Bartlett, lives at Rochester. 4. Eugene M., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this his- tory. 5. Harold, a World War veteran, lives at Buffalo.
Judge Rich is a member of the National Republican Club of New York City, Hamilton Club of Brooklyn, Genesee Valley Club, Owasco Country Club, and Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
Ernest G. Tabor .- Among Cayuga County's most substantial citizens may be mentioned Ernest G. Tabor, who for many years has held the office of clerk of the county board of supervisors. He is a native of Cayuga County, born at Ira, July 29, 1864, son of Daniel H. and Elsie Martha (Scutt) Tabor.
Daniel H. Tabor, who died in 1902, was a well known business man of Meridian for many years. He was born on a farm near Cazenovia, Madison County, and in early life was interested in farming and dairying. He subsequently became senior member of the tobacco firm of D. H. Tabor & Company, buyers and ship- pers of high grade tobaccos. During 1878-79 he served as super- visor of Ira, and he also held the office of superintendent of high- ways for several terms. Mr. Tabor was a lifelong Republican and attended the Baptist Church. His wife was born in Columbia County, New York, and died in 1906. Both are buried at Merid- ian. Their children were: 1. George, deceased. 2. Frank, deceased. 3. Nathaniel, deceased. 4. Elsie, deceased. 5. Ernest G., the subject of this sketch. 6. Charles, deceased.
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The boyhood of Ernest G. Tabor was spent at Meridian and he attended the public schools. He is also a graduate of Mead Busi- ness College in Syracuse. After several years as a general farmer, Mr. Tabor became identified with the leaf tobacco business, being associated with D. H. Tabor & Company. Later the firm was reorganized as Tabor & Dudley. Mr. Tabor's public career began in February, 1894, when he was elected supervisor of the town of Cato, Cayuga County. He served in that capacity until Novem- ber 16, 1906, and at the latter date was elected clerk of the board of supervisors of Cayuga County. With the exception of the years 1909 and 1910, Mr. Tabor has held that office continuously since 1906. He has also been village trustee.
In 1883 Mr. Tabor was married (first) to Miss Nett L. Clark, who died in 1914. She was the daughter of Harry and Achse (Thomas) Clark, the former a native of Clark Hollow, and the latter of Onondaga County, New York. Both are buried at Meri- dian. To Ernest G. and Nett L. (Clark) Tabor was born a daugh- ter, Thola Nett, who is librarian for the Syracuse Journal. Mr. Tabor married (second) Edith (Hawker) Taber, daughter of Ernest and Jenny Hawker, both deceased.
Mr. Tabor is a Republican, and belongs to B. P. O. Elks No. 474, Hollister Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and United Commercial Travelers.
Mr. Tabor takes an unusual interest in the collection of Indian relics and also has a fine display of birds which are identified with Cayuga County.
James D. Bloomfield .- A member of one of the oldest and best known pioneer families of Cayuga County, James D. Bloomfield, of Meridian, is a substantial citizen of the community in which he lives. He is commissioner of elections in Cayuga County. Mr. Bloomfield was born at Cato, Cayuga County, June 17, 1877, the son of Charles A. and Elizabeth (Fancher) Bloomfield.
Charles A. Bloomfield was born at Cato in 1837 and died in 1911. He spent ten years in the produce business in New York City, but with the exception of that time his entire life was spent
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as a general farmer in Cayuga County. He owned 170 acres and was especially interested in the growing of grain and tobacco. At the time of his death Mr. Bloomfield was living retired. His wife was born at Cato in 1836 and died in 1925. Both are buried at Meridian. Mr. Bloomfield was a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to Jordan Lodge, F. and A. M. To Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield were born three children: 1. Harriet, married Howard Follett, lives at Weedsport. 2. Rob- ert, who died in 1914. 3. James D., the subject of this sketch.
Charles A. Bloomfield was the son of Robert Bloomfield, who was one of the first settlers of Cato, and a prosperous farmer of this section. Elizabeth (Fancher) Bloomfield was the daughter of Stephen Fancher, a native of Connecticut and an early settler of Cato. He served as sheriff of Cayuga County and took an active and prominent part in the early history of the community.
James D. Bloomfield obtained his education in the public schools of Meridian and in 1895 was graduated from Jordon High School. He remained on his father's farm until 1908, at which time he purchased the general mercantile business of A. M. West at Meridian, which was thereafter known as J. D. Bloomfield. He was identified successfully with this enterprise until 1923, when he disposed of his interests and liquidated the business. In that year he was appointed superintendent of Section No. 6, New York Barge Canal, with headquarters at Waterloo, New York, but after one year in that capacity he resigned. In 1926 Mr. Bloomfield was appointed commissioner of elections in Cayuga County, being re-appointed in 1928-30. He had been elected supervisor of the town of Cato in November, 1919, and held that office continuously until 1927, at which time he resigned to assume his present duties. As supervisor of Cato, Mr. Bloomfield was the first Democrat to hold that office for a period of thirty-five years. He is now presi- dent of the Meridian Board of Education.
In 1908 Mr. Bloomfield was united in marriage with Miss Ber- nice Lockwood, daughter of George and Belle (Busby) Lockwood, natives of Cato. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Weedsport. Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield have a son, James L., who attends Meridian High School.
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Mr. Bloomfield has always been a Democrat. He has the fol- lowing lodge and club affiliations: Cato Lodge No. 141, F. and A. M .; B. P. O. Elks, No. 474; Hollister Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Masonic Club; Cato Golf Club; and United Com- mercial Travelers.
Allen Ames, who is a veteran of the World War, is well and favorably known at Port Byron, where he was born, April 4, 1898. He is the son of William and Elizabeth (Holmes) Ames.
William Ames was a native of Port Byron. He was a photog- rapher by profession and was located at various places in New York State. At the time of his death in 1900 he was living at Port Byron. He held the office of street commissioner and was a Democrat in politics. He also was a member of the Methodist Church. His widow, born at Clyde, New York, resides at Roches- ter. Their children were: 1. John, lives at Rochester. 2. Hazel, deceased. 3. Van Dorsen, deceased. 4. Howard, lives at Roches- ter. He is a veteran of the World War, and served as a member of the 308th Infantry, 98th Division. 5. Allen, the subject of this sketch.
Allen Ames attended Port Byron High School. He was em- ployed in the offices of the International Harvester Company in Auburn until his enlistment for service in the World War in April, 1917. He was sent to Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio, and later transferred to Camp Wilson, San Antonio, Texas. From there he later went to Fort McIntosh, Laredo, Texas, as a member of the Sixth Infantry, and he was sent to France with a casual com- pany. He was next transferred to the Fifth Ammunition Train and attended an infantry school in France. He participated in the St. Mihiel offensive and Pouveneoul sector's activities, being discharged on July 24, 1919. In May, 1927, Mr. Ames enlisted as a private in the 174th Regiment, 44th Division, at Buffalo, and in June was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant. He resigned in October, 1929, and is now a second lieutenant in the 513th Reg- iment, Coast Artillery Corps, Anti-Aircraft, Officers Reserve
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Corps. He belongs to John Cool Post No. 257, American Legion, Past Commander; Cayuga County Department of the American Legion, Past Commander; "40 and 8" Society; and Coast Artil- lery Association.
After his discharge from the Army in 1919, Mr. Ames became a salesman for the National Cash Register Company, at Roches- ter. He entered the railway mail service in May, 1921, and worked in Buffalo, New York City, and Pittsburgh. He is now identified with the service between New York City and Syracuse.
In 1927 Mr. Ames was united in marriage with Miss Maude D. Kirkby, the daughter of John and Charlotte Kirkby, of Brock- ville, Ontario. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Brockville. Two sons have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Ames, John Allen and Richard Kirkby.
Mr. Ames is a Republican, and belongs to Port Byron Lodge No. 130, F. and A. M., Masonic Club, Port Byron Sportsmen's Association, and Chamber of Commerce.
William O. Rabourn, M. D., is of the younger generation of physicians and surgeons in Cayuga County, and is engaged in successful practice at Port Byron. He is a native of New York, born at Cooperstown, December 16, 1905, the son of Ossian and Leonora (Southard) Rabourn.
Ossian Rabourn was born in Indiana, but has spent many years as a resident of Syracuse, New York, where he is now chief linotype operator for the Syracuse Herald. In early life Mr. Rabourn was a school teacher. He is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and is affiliated with Otsego Lodge, F. and A. M. Leonora (Southard) Rabourn was born at Elk Creek, New York, and is a member of a well known pioneer family of that section of the State. Mr. and Mrs. Rabourn's only child is William O., the subject of this sketch.
The early education of William O. Rabourn was received in the public schools of Cooperstown and Syracuse, and in 1923 he was a member of the graduating class of Central High School,
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Syracuse. He received the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine at Syracuse University in 1927 and 1931, respectively. During 1930-31 he was an interne in Good Shepherd Hospital, Syracuse, and in November, 1931, located at Port Byron. He is an active member of the Cayuga County Medical Society, and also belongs to the New York State Medical Association and American Medical Association.
In 1931 Doctor Rabourn was united in marriage with Miss Mary Van Pelt, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Ryan) Van Pelt, natives of New York and Ireland, respectively. Mr. Van Pelt died in December, 1930, and is buried at South Butler, New York. His widow still resides there.
In politics Doctor Rabourn is identified with the Republican party. He holds membership in the First Baptist Church, Cham- ber of Commerce, Lambda Chi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternities.
Harry R. Warren is outstanding among the successful busi- ness men of Cayuga County, being the owner of a coal, lumber and builders' supply business at Port Byron, which was estab- lished by his father more than sixty years ago. He was born there, June 7, 1877, the son of Richard and Elizabeth (Day) Warren.
Richard Warren was born at Finedon, Northamptonshire, England, May 31, 1840. His wife was a native of Axebridge, Eng- land, born December 25, 1846. Their marriage took place at Port Byron, May 10, 1870. Mr. Warren had come to this country with his mother in 1852, his father having settled in Will County, Illi- nois, near Joliet, in 1847. His parents were James and Ann (Warner) Warren, both natives of England. There were six children in the Warren family: Richard, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, James and Thomas, all deceased. After the death of his father, Richard Warren returned to Port Byron with his mother. He learned the trade of wagonmaker and was thus engaged from 1859 until 1862. He then enlisted for service in the Civil War and served as a member of Company F, 111th New York Volunteer
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Infantry. Mr. Warren was wounded at the battle of Petersburg, Virginia. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant, May 25, 1865. In 1876, in partnership with John Litts, the firm of Litts & Warren became organized. They became extensive dealers in coal and lumber in Port Byron, and in 1886 Mr. Warren pur- chased his partner's business, and the enterprise continued as Richard Warren until 1903, at which time his sons, Howard W. and Harry R. Warren, became members of the newly organized firm of Richard Warren & Sons. The firm continued until the death of Howard W. Warren in 1909, thereafter being known as Rich- ard Warren & Son, and upon the death of the elder Mr. Warren in February, 1914, the entire organization came under the man- agement of Harry R. Warren, subject of this sketch. Richard Warren was a Republican, and held the offices of village president and trustee. He was treasurer and trustee of the Presbyterian Church for many years, and Past Commander and Adjutant of Lockwood Post, No. 175, Grand Army of the Republic, Port Byron, New York. Elizabeth (Day) Warren died January 1, 1930. Both Mr. and Mrs. Warren are buried at Port Byron. Their children were: 1. Mary L., deceased. 2. Nellie, deceased. 3. Adelaide, lives at Port Byron. 4. Harry R., the subject of this sketch. 5. Howard W., who died in 1909. 6. Irvin R., lives at Port Byron. 7. Alice L., married Robert Donaldson, lives at Port Byron. 8. Nellie, II, deceased.
The education of Harry R. Warren was received in the public schools of Port Byron, from which he was graduated in 1894. He took two years of graduate work in the high school before becoming associated with his father's coal and lumber business, as mentioned above. Mr. Warren is also secretary and director of the Port Byron Telephone Company.
On June 28, 1905, Mr. Warren was united in marriage with Miss Maude L. Tebo, the daughter of Ambrose and Hattie (New- port) Tebo, natives of Potsdam and near Jordan, New York, respectively. Both are deceased and are buried at Baldwinsville. Mr. and Mrs. Warren have two children, Helen M. and Robert L.
Mr. Warren is a Republican and for seventeen years has held the office of justice of the peace, four years of which time he also
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was village trustee. He was a member of the Republican Town Committee for many years. In November, 1925, he was elected supervisor, and has been re-elected to the latter office in 1927- 29-31. He was also elected chairman of the board of supervisors of Cayuga County in 1932. He is chairman of the Cayuga County Work Relief Committee. Mr. Warren is a member of the Pres- byterian Church, of which he has served as trustee since 1910, and he belongs to Port Byron Lodge No. 130, F. and A. M., Past Master; Rock Springs Lodge No. 568, I. O. O. F., Past Noble Grand; Sons of Veterans; Seneca River Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
Irvin R. Warren .- One of the most progressive business men of Cayuga County is Irvin R. Warren, merchant miller, of Port Byron. He was born at that place, June 7, 1881, the son of Rich- ard Warren and Elizabeth (Day) Warren.
A complete biography of Richard Warren, prominent pioneer business man of Cayuga County, appears elsewhere in this his- tory in the sketch of Harry R. Warren.
Irvin R. Warren obtained his education in the public schools of Port Byron and Auburn. In 1900 he became a bookkeeper for C. E. Wethey Hardware Company, at Port Byron, and from 1902 until 1906, was bookkeeper for the Nye & Wait Carpet Company, of Auburn. During the following year Mr. Warren was superin- tendent of the latter concern, and in 1907 he became a partner in the flour and feed business with which he is now identified, being associated until 1909 with Thomas W. Warren. Mr. Warren is now sole owner of the enterprise.
On June 23, 1907, Mr. Warren married Miss Alice Pulford, of Marathon, New York, the daughter of Frank A. and Rose A .. (Spargur) Pulford. Both were born in New York and died in 1901 and 1910, respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Warren have been born three children: 1. Doris E., a teacher of dramatics. 2. Rich- ard F., who is associated in business with his father. 3. Carol J., a student.
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Mr. Warren has always been a Republican and has held the office of village mayor. He and his family are active members of the Presbyterian Church, and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge.
Robert Lansing Zabriskie .- As vice president of the Aurora National Bank and treasurer of Wells College, the career of Rob- ert Lansing Zabriskie has long been identified with the business and civic life of the community. He was born at Aurora, October 23, 1872, the son of N. Lansing and Louise F. (Morgan) Zabriskie.
A complete sketch of the life of N. Lansing Zabriskie appears elsewhere in this history.
After his graduation from Cayuga Lake Military Academy at Aurora, Robert Lansing Zabriskie entered Princeton University, from which he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Elec- trical Engineer in 1895 and 1897, respectively. He then went to New York City with the Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Company, General Engineers, and later was identified with the New York Telephone Company as an engineer. He returned to Aurora in 1904 and during the following year was appointed treasurer of Wells College, which office he has most capably and efficiently filled for many years. He became associated with the interests of the Aurora National Bank as a director in 1905 and in 1926 was elected vice president. Mr. Zabriskie is also president of the Park Company, 41 Park Row, New York City.
Mr. Zabriskie was married (first) in 1899 to Miss Aubin M. Wells, who died at Aurora in 1917. She was the daughter of Rob- ert W. and Lucy F. (Hutchins) Wells, natives of Mississippi, both now deceased. To Robert Lansing and Aubin M. (Wells) Zabriskie were born three children: 1. Louise Morgan, married William F. Redfield, lives at Montclair, New Jersey, and they have two children, Aubin Louise and William Francis, Jr. 2. Aubin Wells, married S. Frank Fowler, lives at Knoxville, Tennessee, and they have three sons, S. Frank, Jr., Robert Zabriskie, and James Lansing. 3. Robert Wells, who is a student at Yale University.
Mr. Zabriskie married (second) in 1922 Miss Hazel Evering- ham, the daughter of Sumner and Mary (Hart) Everingham, of
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Chicago, Illinois. He served as a member of the Chicago Board of Trade for many years and is now retired.
Mr. Zabriskie is a trustee of the Presbyterian Church, of Aurora. He is also a trustee of the Aurora Public Library.
Lloyd S. Riford .- As vice-president of the Beacon Milling Company, Inc., of Cayuga, Lloyd S. Riford ranks among the com- munity's most progressive citizens. He was born at Randolph, Vermont, April 27, 1889, the son of Horace Payne and Clarissa (Walker) Riford.
Horace Payne Riford, deceased, was a native of Lincoln, Ver- mont. He was a successful dairy farmer and owned a well im- proved farm for many years. At the time of his death he was living retired. Mr. Riford died in 1907 and his wife died in 1914. Both are buried at Randolph, Vermont. He was a Republican and served as a member of council and as school director. He was a member of the Congregational Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Riford were born six children: 1. Ruth, married Gilbert W. Hamilton, lives at Melrose, Massachusetts. 2. Earl, lives on the homestead in Vermont. 3. Charles, lives at Korbel, California. 4. Percy, lives at Royalton, Vermont. 5. Phillip, deceased. 6. Lloyd S., the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Lloyd S. Riford was spent at Randolph, Ver- mont, where he attended the public schools. After his graduation from high school in 1908 he entered Dartmouth College for one year. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science at the Uni- versity of New Hampshire in 1914, and the degree of Master of Arts at the University of Missouri in 1915. During the following two years Mr. Riford was instructor in dairy husbandry at Rut- gers College, as well as dairy husbandman of the New Jersey Experimental Station at New Brunswick, New Jersey. During 1917-20 he served as production manager for the Walker-Gordon Laboratory Company, at Plainsboro, New Jersey, and in the latter year purchased a farm on West Genesee Road, Auburn, where he resides at the present time. Mr. Riford is prominent as a suc-
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cessful breeder of pure bred Guernsey cattle. He has been iden- tified with the Beacon Milling Company, Inc., since 1920 and has held the offices of secretary and vice-president.
In 1917 Mr. Riford was united in marriage with Miss Florence Trimmer, daughter of Thomas C. and Josephine (McNally) Trim- mer, of Waltham, Massachusetts. The former resides there and is a retired watch manufacturer. His wife is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Riford have two children, Lloyd Stephen, Jr., and Nancy Elena.
Politically, Mr. Riford is a Republican. He is an elder of the Second Presbyterian Church, member of Sea & Field Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 3-974, Y. M. C. A., and belongs to Sigma Nu, Alpha Zéta, and Sigma Xi fraternities. He also holds membership in the Rotary Club and Auburn Country Club, and is identified with the New York State Guernsey Breeders Association and American Guernsey Cattle Club.
Frederick Sefton, M. D .- He is a native of Portwood, Great Portwood, Chestershire, England, the son of James and Kath- erine (Goodwin) Sefton. He is in direct line of descent from Thomas Sefton, M. A., D. D., Oxon., (1553-1631), Prebend of Heathfield, and Canon Residentiary of Chichester Cathedral.
Doctor Sefton's father was engaged in the exportation of mill machinery to the United States, and in farming. He was a native of Chestershire.
His mother born in Shropshire was of county farming stock.
Doctor Sefton was privately educated in England and in the United States. He took the degree of M. D., at Yale University, 1884. He continued his medical studies in London and Paris dur- ing 1884-1885, specializing in mental and nervous diseases; 1886- 1901 he served as Senior Medical Officer and Acting Superintend- ent of the New York State Asylum for Insane Criminals. Since 1891 he has been in private practice as specialist in mental and nervous diseases.
He has been a trustee of the Auburn Savings Bank since 1907, and its vice-president since 1925. From 1907 to 1931 he was a
FREDERICK SEFTON, M. D.
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director of the Cayuga County National Bank, and since 1931 of the united Auburn-Cayuga Bank and Trust Company. He has been president of the Y. M. C. A. Board of Trustees since 1909, and President of the Board of Trustees of the Sey- mour Public Library since 1925. He was a member of the Board of Education, 1907-1913. He was Active Chairman of the Build- ing Committee of the Case Memorial Building; the present Junior High School building; the Lincoln and the Seward Schools; the Auburn City Hospital; the St. Peter's Church Parish House.
In 1890, Doctor Sefton married Maude Milligan Fitch. They have had three children: Katherine Sefton Page, deceased; and Wilfred Sefton, M. D., and Pennington Sefton, who reside in Auburn.
Doctor Sefton is a vestryman of St. Peter's Episcopal Church; a life member of the American Psychological Association; a mem- ber of the Auburn City Hospital staff, the County and State Med- ical Societies. He is a Free Mason; a State Visitor of the Willard State Hospital. He is a member of the Lotos Club of New York; the Owasco Country Club; the Auburn Chamber of Commerce; the Auburn Rotary Club.
William S. Finney, who is the capable and well known post- master of Cayuga, is a veteran of the Spanish-American and World wars. He was born in the town of Aurelius, Cayuga County, January 22, 1877, the son of William S. and Martha (Wiley) Finney.
William S. Finney, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. Both he and his wife were natives of the town of Aurelius. In 1861, at the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in Battery C, Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, and he served with that outfit throughout the war period, being discharged in 1865. He was severely wounded at the battle of Winchester and suffered in- juries which subsequently caused his death in 1893. His wife died in 1926. Both are buried at Cayuga. Mr. Finney was a Republi- can and held membership in the Methodist Church. There were seven children in the Finney family, as follows: Augustus, de-
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