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Ardsley-on-Hudson, New York. 4. J. Winthrop, lives at Stoning- ton, Connecticut. 5. Reginald P., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Milton Academy in 1912, Reginald P. Davis entered Harvard University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in 1917. At the outbreak of the World War he enlisted for service and was assigned to duty in Company M, 314th Infantry, 79th Division. He was severely gassed during action on the Meuse Argonne offensive and was discharged in January, 1919. Mr. Davis was interested in the teaching profession from 1920 until 1930 and was identified with schools in Texas, Colorado, California and New Mexico. In February, 1931, he purchased the old Bentley homestead of sixty-nine acres from David L. King. Mr. Davis has set out hundreds of fine fruit trees and is one of the most scientific agriculturists in this section of the State.
In 1922 Mr. Davis was united in marriage with Miss Jessie G. Sites, the daughter of Eugene and Frankie Sites, who are resi- dents of Elyria, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have two children, Madelaine and Charles. Both attend private schools.
Mr. Davis is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to B. P. O. Elks, No. 474, and Cayuga County Farm Bureau. He is adjutant of Clarence Clark Post No. 568, American Legion.
F. Howard Slayton .- As proprietor of "Meadow Springs Farm," Mr. Slayton is recognized as one of the able and successful farmers of Cayuga County. He is also interested in the hay, grain and produce business at Port Byron. Mr. Slayton was born at Conquest, Cayuga County, February 20, 1893, the son of Thomas Jefferson and Ida (Wilcox) Slayton.
Thomas Jefferson Slayton was born at Conquest, Cayuga County, November 23, 1869, and died in 1910. His wife was a native of Ira, Cayuga County, born April 5, 1873, and she died in 1930. Both are buried at Conquest. He was a general farmer and a member of one of the county's oldest and most prominent
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pioneer families. He was a Republican and although very active in local affairs he never aspired to public office. He was trustee and Sunday school superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Past Noble Grand and charter member of the I. O. O. F. He also belonged to the Grange. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Slayton was F. Howard, the subject of this sketch.
Thomas Jefferson Slayton was the son of Francis Howe and Mary Ann (Olmstead) Slayton. He was born at Conquest, No- vember 1, 1836, and his wife was born at Victory, Cayuga County, November 2, 1840. Both are buried at Conquest. He was a farmer. Francis Howe Slayton was the son of Thomas Jefferson and Harriet M. (Lake) Slayton. Thomas J. Slayton was born at Conquest, July 11, 1806, and his wife was a native of Connecticut, born July 9, 1805. They are buried at Conquest. Thomas Jeffer- son Slayton was the son of Elijah and Hannah (Howe) Slayton. Elijah Slayton was born September 22, 1777, and his wife was born December 7, 1785. They are also buried at Conquest. Thomas Slayton was a native of Great Britain and emigrated to the United States, thus being the founder of the family in this coun- try. He was married in 1707 to Hannah Culwood.
F. Howard Slayton grew up at Conquest and received his early education there. He attended Port Byron High School. After the death of his father he became manager of the farm and in 1917 purchased another farm of 140 acres at Conquest. The fol- lowing year he added another farm of eighty-one acres to his holdings, and in partnership with Charles Aldrich he operates a tract of 196 acres. Since 1922 Mr. Slayton has also been inter- ested in the hay, grain, cattle and produce business, and he is widely known as a shipper.
In 1912 Mr. Slayton was united in marriage with Miss Mabel G. Tyler, daughter of Charles H. and Grace A. (Wallace) Tyler. The former is a native of Cayuga County and the latter of Oswego County. He is connected with the New York State Highway De- partment. To Mr. and Mrs. Slayton have been born four children: 1. Eleanor, is a graduate of Port Byron High School and is taking a postgraduate course at the Port Byron High School. 2. Rachael. 3. Mary E. 4. Thomas Jefferson, 3rd.
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Mr. Slayton has always been a Republican and for a period of four years was Republican County Committeeman. He has also been trustee of the town board of education and since 1923 has served continuously as supervisor of the town of Conquest. He was chairman of the board during 1930.
Mr. Slayton is a trustee of the Methodist Church, and is affili- ated with Cato Lodge F. & A. M. No. 141, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Grange, Cayuga County Farm Bureau, and Auburn Rotary Club.
Ezra L. Lain, who is successfully engaged in business in El- mira, as a dealer in farm implements, and also as proprietor of the Southern Tier Storage and Sales Company, is a native of Chemung County. He was born in the town of Ashland, March 31, 1882, the son of Tim E. and Mary (Crane) Lain.
Tim E. Lain was born on a farm near Wellsburg, where he spent his early life as a farmer. He was also a teacher in the dis- trict schools of Chemung County for ten years. In later years he engaged in dairy farming. Mr. Lain died November 11, 1918. He was a Democrat and served as highway commissioner. He was also trustee of the school district for twenty-five years. He was a member of the Wellsburg Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to Chemung Valley Lodge, No. 350, F. and A. M .; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, charter member and district deputy in 1904. His wife was born at Fassett, Pennsylvania, and died February 29, 1889. They are buried at Wellsburg, New York.
Tim E. Lain was the son of Lawrence Lain, who settled on a farm near Wellsburg in 1837. The original Lain homestead is still in the possession of the family.
To Tim E. and Mary (Crane) Lain were born two children: 1. Ezra L., the subject of this sketch. 2. Lois C., married Arthur Boughton, lives at Rochester, New York.
Ezra L. Lain obtained his education in the public schools in the town of Ashland, Chemung County, New York. In 1901 he en-
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tered the employ of G. A. Morley, at Reading Center, New York, as an apprentice blacksmith and horseshoer, and three years later he became identified with the shops of J. E. Reddick, at Dundee, New York. In 1905 Mr. Lain returned to Wellsburg, where he engaged in business until 1922. He then established his present business in Elmira as a dealer in farm implements, and in Janu- ary, 1931, removed to his present location, 700 Madison Avenue. He is the local representative and dealer for the International Harvester Company for this locality.
On February 15, 1906, Mr. Lain married (first) Miss Jessie M. Bennett, of Montoursville, Pennsylvania. She was born July 25, 1871, and died August 15, 1915. She was the daughter of George M. and Sarah (Wood) Bennett, natives of Bradford County, Penn- sylvania. Mr. Bennett died in 1912 and his wife died January 29, 1919. They are buried at East Smithfield, Pennsylvania. To Ezra L. and Jessie M. (Bennett) Lain was born a son, Raymond L., born December 28, 1908. He is a graduate of Wellsburg High School, Meeker Business College, and Cazenovia Seminary. He married Miss Lonnelle Walker, of DeRuyter, New York, and they have a daughter, Beverly Joan, born July 12, 1931.
Mr. Lain married (second) on April 11, 1919, Miss Anna Smith, a native of East Smithfield, Pennsylvania, born November 29, 1881. She is the daughter of D. G. and Jennie (Scott) Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, natives of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, died in 1916 and 1918, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Lain have a son, Smith L., born June 10, 1922.
Mr. Lain is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Wellsburg, and has the following lodge and club affil- iations: Chemung Valley Lodge, No. 350, F. and A. M., past mas- ter; Elmira Chapter, No. 42, R. A. M., past high priest; Southern Tier Council, No. 16, R. and S. M .; St. Omer's Commandery, No. 19, K. T., Elmira; Elmira Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R .; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Wellsburg Lodge, No. 760, past grand; Che- mung County Farm Bureau; Elmira Rotary Club; Association of Commerce, and Sons of the American Revolution, Newtown Bat- tle Chapter.
Mr. Lain and his family reside at Wellsburg.
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P. M. Rathbun .- One of the most representative men of Cay- uga County, widely known throughout Central New York, is P. M. Rathbun, who is owner and publisher of the Moravia Repub- lican-Register. He was born at Poplar Ridge, Cayuga County, February 5, 1875, the son of George and Sarah J. (Main) Rathbun.
George Rathbun was born at Moravia in 1838. He became one of the most successful farmers in this section and specialized in · dairying. His wife was also born here. Both are deceased and are buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia. Mr. Rathbun was a Republican and held various public offices. He was one of the five charter members of Moravia Lodge, I. O. O. F. To Mr. and Mrs. Rathbun were born three children: 1. Bertrand, de- ceased. 2. P. M., the subject of this sketch. 3. Eva, deceased.
George Rathbun was the son of Amos and Jane A. (Robin- son) Rathbun. Amos Rathbun was born at Venice, New York, September 11, 1801, and died October 2, 1874. He was a farmer and is buried at Moravia. The founder of the family in America was Richard Rathbone, who was born in 1574. He married Marion Whipple, who was a sister of Capt. John Whipple. Dur- ing the early history of the family in this country the spelling of the name was changed to "Rathbun." A complete genealogical record was written in 1898 by John C. Cooley, of Oswego, New York.
P. M. Rathbun obtained his education in the public schools of Moravia, from which he was graduated in 1891. He taught school in the rural districts for three years and in 1896 became owner of the Moravia Republican. Five years later it was merged with the Moravia Valley Register and was re-named the Moravia Republican-Register. Mr. Rathbun has continued as its owner to the present time and his connection with the publication has proven most successful. It is published weekly on Thursday.
In 1903 Mr. Rathbun was united in marriage with Miss Mabel C. Shove, the daughter of George E. and Mary (Keeney) Shove, both natives of New York. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Homer, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Rathbun have no children.
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Mr. Rathbun is a Republican and for fourteen years held the office of town clerk. He is affiliated with Sylvan Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 41, Past Master; St. John the Baptist Chapter R. A. M. No. 30, Past High Priest; Owasco Valley Chapter O. E. S. No. 30, Past Patron; and Masonic Club. He was the first president of the local Chamber of Commerce.
Albert A. Morse, who is associated with John Morse & Sons, grocers, is recognized as one of the dependable merchants of Mor- avia. He was born at San Francisco, California, May 23, 1880, the son of John and Carrie (Parker) Morse.
John Morse is a native of Moravia. In early life he went west to Denver, Colorado, and later to San Francisco, California, where he conducted a meat business for seven years. He returned to Moravia, however, in 1882, and farmed until 1900. He then established a grocery business, with which he is still identified with his sons. Mr. Morse is a Democrat, a member of the Con- gregational Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand. Carrie (Parker) Morse was born in San Francisco, California, and died September 7, 1883. She is buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia. To this union were born two sons: 1. Albert A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Edwin K., of Moravia. John Morse married (second) Miss Ella Lowe, of Moravia. They have a son, Elmer L.
Albert A. Morse grew up at Moravia, and was educated in the public schools. He is also a graduate of Rochester Business Col- lege. He became stockman for Beadle & Sherberne, of Rochester, and later was office clerk in the employ of Lindsely & Kerr, of Rochester. During 1899-1901 he clerked in the grocery store of James M. Thomas, at Moravia, and from 1902 until 1913 operated a farm near Niles, Cayuga County. Since 1913 Mr. Morse has been manager of the business of John Morse & Sons.
In 1901 Mr. Morse was united in marriage with Miss Bertha DeWitt, who died March 26, 1925. She was the daughter of George and Alice (Abbie) DeWitt, of Niles, New York. Both
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are buried at Owasco, New York. To Albert A. and Bertha (DeWitt) Morse was born a son, Charles Lee, who lives at Leonia, New Jersey. He is a graduate of Syracuse University. He mar- ried Miss Katherine Tilney, and they have a daughter, Nanette Alberta. He is identified with the American Doughnut Machine Corporation, New York City.
Mr. Morse married (second) on August 10, 1926, Miss Anna Dennis, daughter of Volney and Mary (Brown) Dennis, natives of Niles, New York. Both are deceased and are buried at Kel- loggsville, New York.
Mr. Morse has always been a Democrat. He served as town clerk from January 1, 1918, until January 1, 1922, and as super- visor from 1922 until 1928, being re-elected to the latter office again in 1932. Mr. Morse is trustee and treasurer of the Congre- gational Church, and is affiliated with Sylvan Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 41, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand, and Past District Deputy Grand Master, Cayuga District No. 2, I. O. O. F. He has been president of the Chamber of Commerce and Cayuga County Agriculture Corporation.
George H. Perkins, mayor, is among the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of Port Byron and Cayuga County. He was born at Sodus, Wayne County, May 11, 1873, the son of George W. and Sarah (Tinklepaugh) Perkins.
George W. Perkins was a native of Sodus, New York, born December 21, 1823. His wife was born there also, January 18, 1845. Their marriage took place January 26, 1870. Mr. Perkins died March 1, 1885, and his wife died February 14, 1913. Both are buried at Sodus. For a number of years Mr. Perkins con- ducted a ship chandlery in New York City and later owned a fleet of boats on the old Erie Canal. His boats plied between Buf- falo and New York City with headquarters in Port Byron, and a number of his captains became notable characters in the history of that era in navigation. Mr. Perkins was a Republican, a mem- ber of the Episcopal Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge.
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The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Perkins was George H., the subject of this sketch.
George W. Perkins was the son of Horace and Harriet (Terry) Perkins. Horace Perkins was born at New Hartford, New York, October 14, 1796, and his wife was a native of Enfield, Connecti- cut, born May 30, 1799. He died January 3, 1867, and she died September 26, 1854. They are buried at Port Byron. Horace Perkins was a veteran of the War of 1812 and served in the com- pany of Captain Claudius V. Boughton, General Peter B. Por- ter's Brigade, New York State Volunteer Cavalry. He served as postmaster of Port Byron, and from March 3, 1853, until Decem- ber 31, 1856, was justice of the peace of the Town of Mentz, Cay- uga County. He also was police justice from May 18, 1859, to May 19, 1863.
Horace Perkins was the son of Dr. Richard, Jr., and Elizabeth (Nichols) Perkins. He was born at Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in 1766, and was a graduate of Harvard University. He became a prominent physician and practiced at Whitestown, New York. Richard Perkins, Jr., was the son of Dr. Richard, Sr., and Mary (Hancock) Perkins. Richard Perkins, Sr., was born in 1730, and was a native of Massachusetts. He also was a graduate of Har- vard University and practiced medicine at Framingham and Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Mary (Hancock) Perkins was a sister of Governor John Hancock. Dr. Richard Perkins, Sr., was the son of Rev. Daniel and Annie (Foster) Perkins. Rev. Daniel Perkins was born at Topsfield, Massachusetts, June 13, 1697, and his wife was born November 8, 1699. They are buried at West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He was a graduate of Harvard University, and was pastor of the Church of England. Rev. Dan- iel Perkins was the son of Capt. Tobijah and Sarah (Denison) Perkins. He was born at Weymouth, Massachusetts, October 20, 1646, and his wife was a native of Topsfield, Massachusetts. He served as a member of the Legislature and was very active and prominent in military and political affairs. Capt. Tobijah Per- kins was the son of Rev. William and Elizabeth (Wooton) Per- kins. He was born in London, England, August 26, 1607, and emigrated to America on March 9, 1632, on the vessel "William
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and Francis." He settled at Boston, Massachusetts, and was a minister of the Church of England. He with eleven others laid out the village of Ipswich, Massachusetts. He was a surveyor and military band leader and was awarded a land grant for his activi- ties.
George H. Perkins attended the Port Byron High School as well as Albany Business College. He became a bookkeeper and stenographer and in 1899 became associated with the West Vir- ginia Pulp & Paper Company, with offices in New York City. He became assistant sales manager but in 1925 resigned and removed to Port Byron, where he has since lived retired. In 1928 Mr. Per- kins was appointed mayor to fill the unexpired term of the late George Newkirk, and in March, 1929, he was elected to that office, being re-elected in 1931.
In 1915 Mr. Perkins was united in marriage with Miss Lettie M. Carpenter, the daughter of Edwin and Ruth A. (Thomas) Car- penter, the former a native of Centerport and the latter of Owasco, New York. Both are deceased. He was an owner of boats on the Erie Canal and was the son of Nathaniel Bowen and Mary (Horton) Carpenter, natives of Centerport, New York.
Politically, Mr. Perkins is a Republican. His lodge affiliations are: Port Byron Lodge F. & A. M. No. 130; and Rock Spring Lodge No. 568, I. O. O. F. He is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Clarence Gray Parker .- After a most successful career as a lawyer in Moravia for forty years, Clarence Gray Parker died there, March 29, 1932. He had gained a wide reputation in the courts of Cayuga County and Central New York and was highly esteemed. Mr. Parker was born at Montville, New York, August 27, 1867, the son of Otis Gray and Hannah Lovina (Richmond) Parker.
Otis Gray Parker was a native of Niles, Cayuga County, as was his wife. Both are deceased and are buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia. He was a miller.
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Clarence Gray Parker was educated in a little brick school- house at Montville and later attended Moravia High School. He also was a pupil of Hosea Curtis. Mr. Parker began reading law in the office of the late Hon. S. Edwin Day and that of Frank S. Curtis before entering the Law School of Cornell University. In 1891 he was graduated from that institution as an honor student and with the degree of LL. B. He specialized in the study of his- tory and political science. Mr. Parker received special mention for his graduation thesis, which ranked among the five best in the class of 1891, and he has since been cited by the Law School as an authority in criminal work. After his admission to the bar on January 8, 1892, Mr. Parker opened an office at Moravia, which he continued until 1903. He then became associated with the late James A. Wright, and the firm of Wright & Parker continued until 1912. From the latter date until his death Mr. Parker con- ducted a private practice. As deputy attorney general he ob- tained titles for the state of the properties which compose Filmore Glen State Park, and his efforts in that line were commended by the attorney general.
On May 23, 1894, Mr. Parker was united in marriage with Miss Edith Emma Morse, the daughter of Albert and Abbie F. Morse, of New York. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Mor- avia. Mr. and Mrs. Parker had two sons: 1. Carlton W., born September 30, 1896, a graduate of Moravia High School, class of 1916, attended Central City Business College, and was employed as a clerk in the office of the adjutant general at Washington, D. C., in 1917. He farmed at Moravia from 1919 until 1927, and is now identified with the Main Line Filling & Service Station, Moravia. 2. Albert Richmond, a graduate of Moravia High School, class of 1929. He is associated in business with his brother.
Politically, Mr. Parker was a Republican, and for many years he served as a member of the local board of education. During his term as president of that body the new high school building was erected. He was also one of the founders of the Citizens Bank of Locke, of which he served as director and attorney. He was a vestryman of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, and was affiliated with Moravia Lodge No. 510, I. O. O. F.
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William Fitts .- One of the most representative citizens of Cayuga County is William Fitts, who lives retired at Moravia. He was born there, March 14, 1866, the son of Hon. Leander and Mary S. (Smith) Fitts.
Hon. Leander Fitts was born at Sempronius, Cayuga County, in May, 1822, and his wife was a native of the same place, born in 1826. He died in April, 1891, and she died in January, 1890. Both are buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia. Leander Fitts was a graduate of Albany Teachers' Institute and taught school in Tompkins and Cortland counties. Later, he was a merchant at McLean, Tompkins County, and for a time he was also book- keeper at the First National Bank of Syracuse. He later became bookkeeper at the First National Bank of Cortland and in 1864 was appointed cashier of the First National Bank of Moravia. He served in the latter capacity until his death. Mr. Fitts was a Re- publican and served several terms as supervisor for the town of Moravia, and served for two terms, 1888-1891, as a member of the General Assembly. He was treasurer of the board of education from its inception until his death, and also was president of that body. He was a member of the Universalist Church, at McLean. To Leander and Mary S. (Smith) Fitts were born twins: 1. Wil- liam, the subject of this sketch. 2. Louise, who died in 1907. She is buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia.
Leander Fitts was the son of Martin and Miriam (Dresser) Fitts. Martin Fitts was born in Massachusetts, in October, 1791, and his wife was born in 1793. He died in April, 1876, and she died in October, 1866. Both are buried in Sand Hill Cemetery, Sem- pronius, New York. He was a farmer throughout his life. Mar- tin Fitts was the son of John and Rebecca (Dresser) Fitts, natives of Charlton, Massachusetts. Their marriage took place October 12, 1775. He was born in 1747 and died May 11, 1836. His wife was born May 6, 1757, and died April 7, 1841. Both are buried at Charlton, New York. John Fitts was the son of Robert, Jr., and Kezia (Towne) Fitts. Robert Fitts, Jr., was born November 9, 1718, and died in September, 1754. His wife was born in Febru- ary, 1715, and died in 1839.
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Robert J. Fitts, Jr., was the son of Robert, Sr., and Hannah (Dike) Fitts. Both were natives of Ipswich, Massachusetts. He was born in July, 1690, and was an extensive land owner. Robert Fitts, Sr., was the son of Abraham, Jr., and Mary (Ross) Fitts. Their marriage occurred January 9, 1693. Abraham Fitts, Jr., died in 1714. He was the son of Abraham, Sr., and Sarah (Tom- son) Fitts. Their marriage took place on May 16, 1655. He died March 27, 1692, and his wife died June 5, 1664. Abraham Fitts, Sr., was the son of Robert or Richard Fitts, also a native of Mas- sachusetts.
William Fitts, subject of this sketch, received his education in the public schools of Moravia, being a graduate of the high school in 1886. In that year he became a clerk in the First National Bank of Moravia, and subsequently was appointed assistant cash- ier. At the time of his retirement in 1924 Mr. Fitts was serving as active vice president of the institution. He is still a director of the bank.
In September, 1887, Mr. Fitts was united in marriage with Miss May L. Aikin, who died in November, 1927, and is buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia. She was born at Scipio in 1867, the daughter of William and Addie (Jump) Aikin, both na- tives of Scipio. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fitts, Harold, born November 17, 1894. He was a graduate of Moravia High School and was attending Brown University at the time of his death in October, 1914. He is buried at Moravia.
Mr. Fitts is a Republican and has been treasurer of the board of education in Moravia since April, 1891. He is a trustee of the Congregational Church, and president of Indian Mound Ceme- tery Association. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and American Philatelic Society. His lodge affiliations are: Syl- van Lodge F. & A. M. No. 41, Past Master; St. John the Baptist Chapter R. A. M. No. 30, Past High Priest; Salem Town Com- mandery, K. T. No. 16; Damascus Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., life member, Rochester, N. Y .; Owasco Valley Chapter, No. 330, O. E. S .; and the Masonic Club of Moravia. In 1902 he was District Deputy Grand Master of the Thirtieth Masonic District.
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