History of Central New York : embracing Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Ontario, Tompkins, Cortland, Schuyler, Yates, Chemung, Steuben, and Tioga Counties, Volume II, Part 17

Author: Melone, Harry R. (Harry Roberts), 1893-
Publication date: 1932
Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 538


USA > New York > Seneca County > History of Central New York : embracing Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Ontario, Tompkins, Cortland, Schuyler, Yates, Chemung, Steuben, and Tioga Counties, Volume II > Part 17
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ceased; George, deceased; Guy, merchant, lives at New Hartford, New York; William S., the subject of this sketch; Olen, lives at Phoenix, New York; Zaida, married John Townsend, lives at Auburn; and Ray, lives at Syracuse, New York.


William S. Finney was the son of George E. Finney, who was a native of Massachusetts and one of the first settlers of Cayuga County, where he is buried. He was a farmer. Martha (Wiley) Finney was the daughter of Horace E. Wiley, a native of Scot- land. He also was a pioneer in the town of Aurelius and became an expert cabinetmaker and craftsman.


After his graduation from Cayuga High School in 1895, Wil- liam S. Finney spent three years in the employ of the Auburn City Railway Company. In June, 1898, he enlisted as a member of Company M, Third New York Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the Spanish-American War, being discharged as a private on November 30, 1898. During the following two years he was again employed by the Auburn City Railway Company. From 1900 until 1903 he was identified with the Rochester & Sodus Bay Railway Company, and in the latter year was appointed rail- way mail clerk between Syracuse, New York, and New York City. During 1907-17 Mr. Finney served as a factory inspector in the New York State Department of Labor, six months of which were spent as assistant electric railway inspector under the New York State Public Service Commission.


In August, 1917, Mr. Finney enlisted in the United States Army and was sent to Fort Niagara, New York, where he attended the officers' training school. He received the commission of second lieutenant and was transferred to Camp Lewis, American Lake, Washington, where he remained for a short time, later being attached to Company D, Thirty-eighth Machine Gun Battalion. He was discharged as a second lieutenant, December 3, 1918. From 1919 until 1922 Mr. Finney was identified with the Crown Willamett Paper Company as an accountant, being located in their offices at Astoria, Oregon, Truckee, California, Floriston, Califor- nia, and Los Angeles, California. In the latter year Mr. Finney returned to the East. He has held the office of postmaster of Cayuga since January 22, 1927, being appointed during the admin-


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istration of President Coolidge. He is identified with the New York State League and National League of District Postmasters.


On December 2, 1903, Mr. Finney was united in marriage with Miss Ada Stark, the daughter of Josiah and Nancy Stark, of Wil- liamson, New York. Ada (Stark) Finney died in 1924 and is bur- ied at Williamson.


Mr. Finney is a Republican, a member of Salem Town Lodge F. & A. M. No. 326, Buffalo Consistory, thirty-second degree, and Major Lawton Post, United Spanish War Veterans.


John Henry Witbeck, M. D., is outstanding among Cayuga County's most prominent professional men, and has successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at Cayuga since 1888. He was born at Fleming, Cayuga County, October 31, 1865, the son of Wilbur Tuttle and Mary J. (Hall) Witbeck.


Wilbur Tuttle Witbeck was born at Fleming, Cayuga County, and engaged in general farming until 1890. He then located at Moravia, New York, as district manager of the Mutual Life In- surance Company, and later served in the same capacity at Cay- uga. He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to Salem Town Lodge F. & A. M. No. 326. Both Mr. and Mrs. Witbeck are deceased and are buried at Cayuga. They were the parents of two children: 1. John Henry, the sub- ject of this sketch. 2. Luella, married John McIntosh, both de- ceased.


Wilbur Tuttle Witbeck was the son of Henry and Sally (Tut- tle) Witbeck, natives of New England. They were early settlers and successful farmers of Fleming, Cayuga County. Henry Wit- beck was the son of Thomas Witbeck, a native of Holland, who served throughout the War of 1812. The gun carried by Thomas Witbeck in the service is now in the possession of Dr. John H. Witbeck.


John Henry Witbeck is a graduate of the district schools of Cayuga County and in 1884 completed a course of study at Caze- novia Seminary. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine


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at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New York City, in 1888, and during the following year served as interne in Bellevue Hos- pital. His entire professional career has been spent at Cayuga; in 1916 he took a special course in laboratory and public health study at Syracuse University. He has been health officer of the town of Aurelius and village of Cayuga since 1889, and is a mem- ber of the staffs of Auburn City Hospital and Mercy Hospital. He is also identified with the Cayuga County Medical Society, New York State Medical Association, American Medical Association, New York State Public Health Association, and Cayuga County Tuberculosis Association.


Doctor Witbeck was married (first) to Miss Harriet Garrett- son, deceased. She is buried at Madison, New York. He married (second) Miss Veronica McCarthy, daughter of Charles P. and Mary (Brown) McCarthy, of Elmira, New York. Mr. McCarthy died in 1932 and his widow lives at Auburn. He was a prominent citizen and served as fire commissioner, alderman, and school director of Auburn. Doctor and Mrs. Witbeck have a daughter, Dorothy, who is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and Syra- cuse University.


Politically, Doctor Witbeck is a Republican. He has been a member of Salem Town Lodge No. 326, F. & A. M., since 1889.


Harry F. Clark .- As mayor of Union Springs, Harry F. Clark takes a prominent part in business and civic affairs, and is a rep- resentative citizen of Cayuga County. He was born at Union Springs, May 18, 1875, the son of William H. and Margaret M. (Simmons) Clark.


William H. Clark was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Manlius, New York, and as a young man enlisted in Com- pany F, First Regiment, New York Volunteer Cavalry. He was injured in the service and was discharged with the rank of ser- geant. Mr. Clark had learned the trade of tinner in the employ of the Woodworth Hardware Company at Union Springs, and subsequently purchased an interest in the store. He later became


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sole owner of the enterprise, and afterward was associated with his son, Harry F., subject of this sketch. The business was con- ducted as William H. Clark & Son, and continued until 1899, at which time the elder member of the firm retired. Mr. Clark died in 1913. He was a Republican and served on the school and vil- lage boards. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife was born at Homer, New York, and died in 1915. Both are buried at Union Springs. There were two sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Clark: 1. William G., deceased. 2. Harry F., the subject of this sketch.


Harry F. Clark grew up at Union Springs and soon after attending high school and Oakwood Seminary, he became associ- ated with his father in the hardware business. As mentioned above, it was sold in 1899 and in the following year Mr. Clark pur- chased a farm of 100 acres at Springport, Cayuga County, which he still owns. He returned, however, to Union Springs in 1912, and since 1916 has been identified with George S. Fordyce's busi- ness as bookkeeper. They are dealers in coal, lumber and grain.


In 1896 Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte M. Myers, the daughter of Frank G. and Stella (Tallman) Myers, the former a native of Union Springs and the latter of Scipio, New York. He is deceased and his widow lives at Union Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have a son, William Robert. He is a graduate of Union Springs High School and lives at home.


Mr. Clark has always been a Republican. He has served as as- sessor and village trustee for several terms, and is now mayor of Union Springs, being elected to the latter office in March, 1930. He was also elected supervisor of the town of Springport in November, 1929, and re-elected in 1931.


Mr. Clark is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is affil- iated with Warren Lodge F. & A. M. No. 147, Frontenac Lodge No. 52, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Cayuga County Farm Bureau.


Norman L. Woodford, M. D .- A prominent citizen of Union Springs and a leader in his profession in Cayuga County, is Doc- tor Woodford, one of the younger physicians and surgeons in this


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section of the state. He was born at Marcellus, Onondaga County, August 22, 1898, the son of Clarence and Marian (Waldron) Woodford.


Clarence Woodford, a native of New York, was born at Pom- pey. He is now in the employ of the United States Postal Service and resides at Marcellus, where his wife holds the office of post- master. She received her first appointment during the Harding administration. Both Mr. and Mrs. Woodford are Republicans and hold membership in the Presbyterian Church. He is affiliated with Morning Star Lodge No. 524, F. & A. M., Past Master; and Charles H. Platt Chapter, R. A. M., Past High Priest. To Mr. and Mrs. Woodford were born seven sons, as follows: 1. Hugh, coal dealer, lives at Marcellus. 2. Kenneth, United States Postal Serv- ice, lives at Syracuse, New York. 3. Vernon, district passenger ticket agent for the Southern Railroad Company, lives at Charles- ton, South Carolina. He served in France during the World War with the United States Marine Corps. 4. Norman L., the subject of this sketch. 5. Harvey, assistant cashier, First National Bank, Marcellus. 6. Austin, stock transfer department of the American Railway Express, National Bank, New York City. 7. Glenn, United States Postal Service, Syracuse.


The early education of Norman L. Woodford was received in the public schools of Marcellus, from which he was graduated in 1915. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Syracuse University in 1919, and in 1921 was graduated from the Medical School of Syracuse University with the degree of Doctor of Medi- cine. As an interne, Doctor Woodford was located at the Hospital of the Good Shepherd, Syracuse, and in 1922 established a private practice at Union Springs. He has taken graduate work in New York City, and is a member of the staffs of Mercy Hospital and Auburn City Hospital. He is also identified with the American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, and Cay- uga County Medical Society, Past Vice President. Doctor Wood- ford is health officer for the towns of Springport and Fleming, and village of Union Springs.


In 1922 Doctor Woodford was united in marriage with Miss Helen E. Welsh, daughter of Robert and Mary (Scott) Welsh,


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natives of Galashiels, Scotland. The former died in Scotland and the latter resides at Marcellus, New York. For many years Mr. Welsh was superintendent of the Crown Woolen Mills of Marcel- lus. To Doctor and Mrs. Woodford have been born four daugh- ters: Sarah Jean, Claire Marian, Norma Agnes, and Mary Eliza- beth.


Doctor Woodford is a Republican, a member of the Presby- terian Church, and is affiliated with Warren Lodge No. 147, as Junior Deacon, Union Springs Chapter No. 179, R. A. M., High Priest. He is also a member of Union Springs board of education.


Elsie V. Webb, who has been identified with the Union Springs post office for more than thirty years, is a highly esteemed and widely known citizen of Cayuga County. She was born at Cort- land, New York, the daughter of C. O. and Esther (Olds) Webb.


C. O. Webb was a native of Lafayette, Onondaga County, New York. In early life he was a millwright and later became identi- fied with the installation of milling machinery. In this capacity he traveled throughout the United States and was well known among manufacturers. Mr. Webb was living retired at the time of his death in 1913. His wife, also born in Onondaga County, died in 1893. Both are buried at South Onondaga. Mr. Webb was a Republican and belonged to Warren Lodge No. 147, F. & A. M. To Mr. and Mrs. Webb were born three children: 1. Almond, deceased. 2. Lillie, married J. W. Patterson, lives at Moravia, New York. 3. Elsie V., the subject of this sketch.


Elsie V. Webb received her education in the public schools of Union Springs. Her parents removed to Moravia when she was still an infant, and about fifteen years later came to Union Springs where she has since resided. She was graduated from Union Springs High School in 1900 and on August 17, 1901, entered the local post office as assistant postmaster. She has held the office of postmaster since 1924, being appointed in 1924 and again in 1928 by President Calvin Coolidge. Miss Webb is a mem- ber of the New York State League of District Postmasters and National League of District Postmasters.


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Miss Webb is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 339. She also is treasurer of Springport Red Cross Associa- tion and trustee of Springport Free Library.


William M. Murray, who is identified with the Finger Lakes Creamery, of Union Springs, is recognized as one of the able busi- ness men of Cayuga County. He was born at Auburn, November 2, 1881, the son of John D. and Barbara (McCaull) Murray.


John D. Murray was a native of Scotland, and a member of the historic and romantic Murray clan, whose fame in the annals of Scotland equals that of Bruce or Wallace. In 1871 John D. Mur- ray became a resident of Cayuga County, and for a number of years was a salesman for the old hardware firm of Terrell, John- son & Company. After severing these connections he engaged with Choate Brothers as bookkeeper, and remained in their em- ploy for a number of years. In 1897 he received an appointment at the Auburn Prison as an officer, and in May, 1900, was pro- moted to assistant superintendent of industries at the prison. Three years later he became superintendent, and served in that capacity until his death in February, 1911. He is buried in Auburn. Mr. Murray was credited with being one of the most efficient pub- lic officials ever connected with the Auburn institution. His widow still lives in this city. He was a Republican and belonged to B. P. 0. Elks No. 474. To Mr. and Mrs. Murray were born five chil- dren: 1. Douglass, who died in 1907, was a representative news- paper man in Washington, D. C., at the time of his death. 2. Grace, who died in 1907. 3. William M., the subject of this sketch. 4. John D., who was killed in action during the World War. His death occurred on September 28, 1918, at the closing stage of the war while he was serving as a member of Company E, Three Hun- dred and Ninth Infantry, Seventy-eighth Division. He is buried in the St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Theaucourt, France. 5. Isa- bella M. Remington, lives at Auburn.


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of agriculture and dairying. He received his diploma at that institution in 1907, and began his business career with Springer & Mead, of Moravia. They purchased a creamery at Sempronius, New York, and conducted the business under the firm name of William M. Murray & Company. Mr. Murray sold his interests in 1915, and at that time came to Union Springs where he became associated with the grocery firm of Lamb & Murray. Three years later the business was reorganized as Mesereau & Murray, and in 1920 Mr. Murray retired from the partnership. He then organ- ized the Finger Lakes Creamery in association with W. D. Grif- fith. It ranks among the finest and most modern creamery plants in Central New York and has an extensive market for its prod- ucts at Auburn, Syracuse, and throughout Pennsylvania.


In 1913 Mr. Murray married Miss Mabel Rynders, the daugh- ter of Albert and Harriet (Ingram) Rynders, both natives of Cay- uga County. They live at Sempronius. To Mr. and Mrs. Murray have been born two sons: 1. Bruce R., a graduate of Union Springs High School, class of 1931, now a graduate student at the high school. 2. Douglas, a student.


Politically, Mr. Murray is a Republican, and he has served as justice of the peace since 1922. He also is president of the Board of Education. He is a trustee and deacon of the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Moravia Lodge No. 41, F. & A. M .; Union Springs Chapter No. 179, R. A. M., Past High Priest; Fron- tenac Lodge No. 152, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand; and Cayuga County Farm Bureau.


During 1901-06 Mr. Murray served as a member of the Second Separate Company, New York National Guard, and was dis- charged with the rank of corporal.


Mayor Thomas A. Leffingwell .- Recognized as a leader among the progressive young men of Cayuga County is Thomas A. Leffingwell, who is mayor of Aurora, and owner of "Hygh-Fylde Farms." He was born at Brooklyn, New York, November 29, 1896, the son of Dr. Albert and Dr. Elizabeth (Fear) Leffingwell.


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A complete sketch of the late Doctor Leffingwell appears else- where in this history.


Thomas A. Leffingwell attended the Aurora public schools and in 1914 was graduated from Somes School. He then spent two years at Harvard University and in 1918 received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Cornell University. During the World War Mr. Leffingwell was a member of the Student Army Training Corps. Since the completion of his university work he has been identified with the successful management of "Hygh-Fylde Farms." He is widely known throughout the State of New York as a breeder of pure bred Guernsey cattle and also has an exten- sive dairy business, being a wholesale and retail dealer. He is a prominent member of the New York State Guernsey Breeders Association.


Politically, Mr. Leffingwell is a Republican. He was village trustee from 1919 until 1931 and in the latter year was appointed to the office of mayor to fill an unexpired term. He is a member and trustee of the Presbyterian Church.


Albert Leffingwell, M. D .- In the death of Doctor Leffingwell in Aurora on September 1, 1916, the medical profession lost one of its outstanding leaders and the State itself gave up one of its greatest humanitarians. Doctor Leffingwell was one of the founders and directors of the Dansville Sanitorium and was rec- ognized throughout the medical world for his knowledge of vivi- section.


Albert Leffingwell was born at Aurora, New York, February 13, 1845, the son of Dr. Elisha and Jane E. (Jackson) Leffingwell. His early education was received in the public schools of Aurora and he was a graduate of Hamilton College. He then became an instructor at the Brooklyn (New York) Polytechnical Institute, and in 1874 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Long Island Hospital. Doctor Leffingwell then resided abroad and engaged in scientific research and study during 1875-79, and dur- ing 1881-82 traveled extensively in Japan, China, and Burma. During 1882 he also traveled in India, Africa and Spain, and from


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1889 until 1890 was a resident of Palestine, Egypt. Doctor Lef- fingwell lived in Russia in 1905 and during 1906 was American Consul at Warsaw, Poland. He served as trustee of Wells Col- lege during 1912-16. He was identified with Dansville Sanitorium in 1862, known earlier as Jackson Sanitorium. Later, in 1882, after the burning of the main building of the sanitorium, Doctor Leffingwell became associated with his brothers, Drs. Elisha D. and William E., and Dr. James H. Jackson, and they erected the new hospital, which passed entirely to the control of Doctor Jack- son in 1888. In 1895 Albert Leffingwell returned to the village of his birth, Aurora, where he continued in private practice and study until his death. Prominent among the writings of Doctor Leffingwell are the following: "Rambles in Japan Without a Guide," published in 1892; "Illegitimacy and Influence of Seasons Upon Conduct," published in 1892; "Vivisection in America," pub- lished in 1894; "The Leffingwell Record," published in 1905; "Mor- ality in London," published in 1908; "An Ethical Problem or Side- lights Upon Scientific Experimentation on Man and Animals," published in 1914. The latter is recognized as the crowning liter- ary achievement of Doctor Leffingwell.


In 1880 Doctor Leffingwell was the author of the first defense of the Republican doctrine of protection to American industries that ever found place in an English periodical. It was later extensively used in political campaigns throughout the United States.


Doctor Leffingwell was a life member of the Long Island His- torical Society, founder and first secretary of the American Society for Regulation of Vivisection, and president during 1904- 1905 of the American Humane Association.


In 1871 Doctor Leffingwell married (first) Miss Mary C. Hath- away, who died in 1886. He married (second) in 1892 Dr. Eliza- beth Fear, of Dansville, New York, now a resident of Aurora. Their children were: 1. Albert Fear, who is identified with the advertising firm of Riegel & Leffingwell, New York City. He is a World War veteran, having served in France as a member of the Intelligence Department, 108th Infantry, 27th Division. 2. Thomas Arthur, a sketch of whom appears in this history. 3. Dana Jackson, who died March 7, 1930.


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Harry E. Anthony, M. D .- One of the able physicians and sur- geons of Cayuga County, Doctor Anthony, of Moravia, also has gained an extensive reputation as a playwright. He was born at Groton, New York, December 3, 1878, the son of Alonzo D. and Mary (White) Anthony.


Alonzo D. Anthony, who died in 1927, was a native of Virgil, New York. As a young man he served an apprenticeship as a machinist and he followed that trade for many years, being fore- man in the American Road Roller Company at Groton, New York. At the time of his death he was living retired. Mr. Anthony was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to Groton Lodge, F. and A. M. His wife was born near South Lans- ing, New York, and died in 1880. Both are buried at Groton. To Mr. and Mrs. Anthony were born four children: 1. Jay, de- ceased. 2. William, deceased. 3. Anna, married Calvin Jacobs, both deceased. She was widely known as a writer of poetry. 4. Harry E., the subject of this sketch.


Harry E. Anthony attended the public schools of Groton, from which he was graduated in 1895. He spent two years at Syra- cuse University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fra- ternity, and in 1901 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Maryland. During his senior year he took interne work in the Maryland General Hospital. Doctor Anthony began the private practice of medicine at Locke in 1901 and four years later was appointed to the medical staff of the Dr. Given's Sanitorium of Stamford, Connecticut, where he headed the men's department. The following year he came to Moravia to establish his practice. While engaged in the general practice of medicine, Dr. Anthony is especially interested in the treatment of diseases of the eye. He took his post-graduate work in the eye at the Post Graduate Medical and Hospital in 1907 in New York City, and holds membership in the Cayuga County Medical Society, New York State, and American Medical Associations.


Doctor Anthony married (first) in 1904 Miss Bessie Gorman, who died during the same year. She was the daughter of Charles and May (Demmon) Gorman, who are residents of Locke. Doc- tor Anthony married (second) Dr. Martha Annie Howe, of Marl-


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boro, Massachusetts, the daughter of Warren Howe, deceased. She is a graduate of Women's Medical College, class of 1900, and was for three years a member of the staff at the Dr. Given Sani- torium. To Doctor and Mrs. Anthony were born two sons: 1. Warren A., who died in 1929, buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia. 2. Eugene, a graduate of Moravia High School, class of 1931, being valedictorian of his class. He now attends Syra- cuse University.


Doctor Anthony is coroner's physician in southern Cayuga County and health officer of Moravia. He is trustee of the board of education and president of the Chamber of Commerce. He is also trustee of the Congregational Church, and is affiliated with Sylvan Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 41, and St. John the Baptist Chap- ter, R. A. M. No. 30.


The following comedies have been written by Doctor Anthony : "Old Doc Spivens"; "Bill Hudson P. P. P."; "Horace's Night- mare"; "Step On It"; "When the Bubble Burst", for which he has received royalties; and "It Won't Be Long Now."


Reginald P. Davis .- Among the most prominent citizens of Cayuga County is Réginald P. Davis, who is the owner of "Hidden Spring Fruit Farm," near Weedsport. He was born at Seabright, New Jersey, August 1, 1893, the son of Charles and Ida P. (Wil- liams) Davis.


Charles Davis and his wife were born in Massachusetts, the former at Medford and the latter at Roxbury. In early life Mr. Davis engaged in the cordage business and he later was a suc- cessful merchant in Boston, Massachusetts. He was living retired at Milton, Massachusetts, at the time of his death in 1929. His widow resides at New Rochelle, New York. Mr. Davis was a Republican and held membership in the Unitarian Church. There were five children in the Davis family: 1. Nathaniel, deceased. 2. Pauline, first married Davis Hutchins, deceased. She subse- quently married Hugh Watkins and lives in the suburbs of Lon- don, England. 3. Suzette, married George Beavers, lives at




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