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After his graduation from Ovid High School in 1907, Jay B. Purcell was associated with his father's farming interests. From 1911 until 1926 he owned and operated a farm near Ovid and in the latter year removed to the village to assume his duties as post- master. He has also held the offices of town collector and super- visor of the town of Ovid.
In 1911 Mr. Purcell married Miss Blanche Gilgen, the daughter of Ernest and Nellie F. (Thompson) Gilgen. The former, a native of Switzerland, is deceased. His widow was born at Victor, New York, and now resides at Ovid.
Mr. Purcell is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Union Lodge, No. 114, F. and A. M., and B. P. O. Elks, No. 992.
William Douglas Fox .- In the death of William Douglas Fox on February 13, 1931, the city of Penn Yan lost one of its valued business men and representative citizens. He was born here, January 9, 1876, the son of William Harrison and Frances (Corn- well) Fox.
William Harrison Fox was a native of New York, born at Mid- dleburg, Schoharie County, August 2, 1840. As a young man he settled at Penn Yan, where he was the founder of the Keuka Pa- per Mills, and he was identified with that industry until his death in May, 1912. His wife was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Middleton) Cornwell. To Mr. and Mrs. Fox were born four chil- dren, of whom William Douglas, subject of this sketch, was the second in order of birth.
William Douglas Fox grew up at Penn Yan and acquired his education in the public schools. He was a graduate of Penn Yan
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Academy and Sadler's, Bryant and Stratton Business College of Baltimore (Maryland). For a short period he was employed in the Baldwin Bank, and later purchased the interest of his father's business partner, Perley Curtis, in the Keuka Paper Mills. Harry D. Fox, a younger brother, was taken into partnership prior to the death of his father in 1912, and the mills were operated as William H. Fox & Sons until 1915, at which time Harry Fox died, and his share in the business was acquired by another brother, John C. Fox. The firm, however, retained the name of William H. Fox & Sons. In 1927, William D. Fox retired on account of ill health. As mentioned above, he died in 1931, and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Penn Yan.
On August 7, 1912, Mr. Fox was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Mary Hall, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Chris- tina (Benger) Hall, of Elmira. Mr. Hall spent many years in the employ of the Elmira Evening Star as advertising manager. He is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fox had no children.
Politically, Mr. Fox was a Republican. He was an active mem- ber of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, of Penn Yan, and was affili- ated with the Masonic Lodge, thirty-second degree. He had taken an especial interest in motor boating and was the owner of several fine boats. He also owned a summer home on the west shore of Keuka Lake, about three miles south of Penn Yan.
Mrs. Fox is a member of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution and traces her ancestry to Revolutionary War days. She resides at the old Fox homestead at 158 Main Street, Penn Yan.
Howard L. Adams .- Prominent in educational affairs in Cen- tral New York is Howard L. Adams, who is principal of Romulus Union School in Seneca County. He is a native of New York, born at Ellicottville, April 11, 1907, the son of Lewis and Ella (Lounsbury) Adams.
Lewis Adams has been interested in the lumber business throughout his life and is a resident of Ellicottville. He was born at Great Valley, New York, as was his wife. She died in 1928
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and is buried at Ellicottville. Mr. Adams is a Republican, a mem- ber of the Baptist Church, and belongs to the Maccabees. To Mr. and Mrs. Adams were born three children: 1. Pearle, married Arthur McFarland. 2. Rena, married Eric Sherman. 3. Howard L., the subject of this sketch. Both daughters live at Ellicott- ville.
Howard L. Adams received his early education in the public schools of Ellicottville, and entered Alfred University after his graduation from high school in 1925. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1929 and during the following two years was vice principal and instructor in mathematics and science at Romulus High School. He received his present appointment as principal in September, 1931. Mr. Adams is an active member of the New York State Teachers Association, New York State Prin- cipals Association, New York State Teachers Retirement Associa- tion, and is vice president of the Seneca County Teachers Asso- ciation.
On August 15, 1932, Mr. Adams was united in marriage with Miss Mary McNaney, the daughter of William and Alice (Halpin) McNaney, of Romulus.
Politically, Mr. Adams is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Fayette Lodge No. 539, F. & A. M., Ovid Chapter No. 92, R. A. M., Kappa Psi Epsilon, Pi Gamma Mu, and Eta Mu Alpha fraternities. Mr. Adams is a member of Romulus Grange, Pamona Grange, New York State Grange and National Grange.
George T. Franklin .- One of the leading young lawyers of Seneca County is George T. Franklin, a veteran of the World War, and a member of one of the old and substantial families of Ovid. He was born there December 3, 1892, the son of Benjamin and Caroline (Thomas) Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin, who is senior member of the law firm of Franklin & Franklin, is one of Seneca County's most distinguished citizens. He was born at Ovid, February 18, 1859. After his
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graduation from Hobart College in 1886 he read law in his fath- er's office and was admitted to the New York State bar in 1887. For a time he served as clerk in the surrogate's office and since 1887 has successfully practiced law at Ovid. Mr. Franklin was one of the organizers of the First National Bank, of which he is vice president and director. He is a Democrat and has held the office of president of the Board of Education. He is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Chi Phi fra- ternity, Union Lodge, No. 114, F. & A. M .; Ovid Chapter, No. 92, R. A. M .; and Seneca County Bar Association. Caroline (Thomas) Franklin was born at Ovid, December 24, 1865. To Mr. and Mrs. Franklin were born four children: 1. Abbie, married Fred Smith, lives at Ovid. 2. George T., the subject of this sketch. 3. Eliza- beth, married Willis Miles, lives at Ovid. 4. Benjamin, who died while in service during the World War, while servng as a member of the Student Army Corps at Syracuse University.
Benjamin Franklin was the son of Hon. George and Abbie (Squires) Franklin. George Franklin was a native of Hector, New York, and was a graduate of Albany Law School. He taught school for several years and subsequently engaged in the practice of law at Ovid. He also served for three terms as county judge, as well as surrogate, and was assistant secretary of state during the administration of Hon. Dietrich Willers. He was a Democrat and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. Both he and his wife are buried at Ovid.
George T. Franklin acquired his early education in the public schools of Ovid and in 1917 received the degree of LL. B. at Cor- nell University. After his admission to the bar December 1, 1919, he became associated with his father in the practice of law. At the outbreak of the World War he attended the First Officers Training Camp at Madison Barracks, Sackets Harbor, later being transferred to the ground school, Aviation section, U. S. Signal Corps, at Ithaca. He received the commission of second lieuten- ant at Gerstner Field, and served as an instructor at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas, Taliferro Field, Fort Worth, Texas, and Love Field, Dallas, Texas. At the close of the war he was enroute to France on the Adriatic. He was discharged December 20, 1918.
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In 1920 Mr. Franklin was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Lott, the daughter of Elijah and Mary Lott, natives of Seneca County. Mr. Lott is deceased and his widow resides at Lodi, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin have two children, Ruth and Ben- jamin.
Mr. Franklin is a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Delta Chi fraternity, Seneca County Bar Association, and Benjamin Franklin Post, No. 463, American Le- gion, of which he is adjutant. He is affiliated with Ovid Lodge, No. 114, F. and A. M .; Ovid Chapter, No. 92, R. A. M .; and B. P. O. Elks, No. 992.
W. Grant Mitchell .- Active in the educational, civic and fra- ternal life of Seneca County is W. Grant Mitchell, who is principal of Ovid High School, and a veteran of the World War. He was born at Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, February 6, 1900, the son of Thomas and Nellie (Grant) Mitchell.
Thomas Mitchell is a native of Canada, born at Wolf Island, Ontario, and his wife was born at Clayton, New York. They are now residents of Thousand Island Park, New York. Mr. Mitchell is a graduate of Ives Seminary, and for a number of years has been a successful painting contractor. He is a Democrat, a mem- ber of the Methodist Church, and belongs to Clayton Lodge No. 296, F. & A. M., Clayton Chapter No. 301, R. A. M., Watertown Commandery No. 11, K. T., and Media Temple. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell have three children: 1. W. Grant, the subject of this sketch. 2. Corinne, married Dorchester Everett, lives at Saranac Lake, New York. 3. Thomas H., a student.
W. Grant Mitchell obtained his early education at Thousand Island Park and in 1916 was graduated from Clayton High School. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Syracuse University in 1920, and at the present time is taking graduate work at Cornell University during the summer sessions. In the summer of 1918 he attended the Citizen's Military Camp at Platts- burg, New York, and later joined the Student Army Training
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Corps as an instructor. He engaged in business for a time at Thousand Island Park, and also served as secretary of the Cham- ber of Commerce at that place. During 1925-26 he was an in- structor in the Thousand Island Park schools and became princi- pal there at the latter date. He served in that capacity until June, 1930, at which time he assumed the duties of principal of Ovid High School. Mr. Mitchell is identified with the Finger Lakes School Men's Association, New York State Academic Principals Association, New York State Teachers Association, National Edu- cation Association, and National Association of Academic Prin- cipals.
In 1922 Mr. Mitchell was united in marriage with Miss Marie Hulbert, the daughter of Dr. Charles D. and Louise (Campbell) Hulbert, natives of Schenectady, New York, and Chicago, Illinois, respectively. He is deceased and his widow resides at Richmond, Virginia. Doctor Hulbert was a graduate of Union College and Rush Medical College and until his death engaged in practice at St. Petersburg, Florida. To Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell have been born four sons: William Grant, Charles, James, and Robert.
In politics Mr. Mitchell is a Democrat. He is an active mem- ber of the Baptist Church, and belongs to Sigma Beta, Phi Kappa Alpha, and Phi Delta Kappa fraternities, Clayton Lodge No. 296, F. & A. M., Clayton Chapter No. 301, R. A. M., Watertown Com- mandery No. 11, K. T., and American Legion.
Norman R. Boyce .- A member of one of the most highly es- teemed pioneer families of Seneca County, Norman R. Boyce is active and successful in the business affairs of Ovid, where he is associated with N. R. Boyce & Son, Ford dealers, located on Main Street. He was born at Newfield, Tompkins County, New York, August 29, 1873, the son of F. Marion and Mary (Rowley) Boyce.
F. Marion Boyce, who died in 1923, is buried at Interlaken, New York. He was born at Ovid and during his entire life was interested in farming, being especially known as a breeder of pure bred cattle. Mr. Boyce was a Republican and served as assessor.
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He held membership in the Baptist Church and belonged to the Grange. His widow was born in Schuyler County, New York, and lives at Ovid. To them were born six children: 1. Norman R., the subject of this sketch. 2. Nelson, lives at Ovid. 3. Adrian, deceased. 4. Lydia, married John Parrish, lives at Ovid. 5. Bert, lives at Ovid. 6. Hazel, lives at home.
F. Marion Boyce was the son of Nelson and Almedia (Huff) Boyce, natives of Ovid, both now deceased. They are buried at Ovid. Nelson Boyce was the son of David Boyce, who was one of the first settlers of Seneca County. He was a farmer and was the founder of the Boyce family in Central New York. He also is buried at Ovid.
Norman R. Boyce grew up on his father's farm and attended the district schools at Lodi, Seneca County. He is a graduate of Lodi High School and for one term taught school at Hector, New York. He then farmed for six years, after which he was inter- ested in the general produce business at Lodi for ten years as a shipper and buyer. In 1913 he was associated in the automobile business with his brother, Adrian Boyce, of Seneca Falls, and three years later he founded a business at Interlaken, New York, with a Mr. Wiggins under the firm name of Wiggins & Boyce. During the following year Mr. Boyce came to Ovid as local repre- sentative for the Ford Motor Car Company. His son is now asso- ciated with him in the business and they are recognized as lead- ing automobile men in the community.
In October, 1896, Mr. Boyce was united in marriage with Miss Helen Miller, the daughter of Oscar and Elizabeth (Houghton) Miller, natives of Seneca County. Both are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Boyce were born four children: 1. Martha Gladys, mar- ried Leon Wickham, lives at Ovid, and they have a son, John Keith. 2. Marion P., married Mathilda Morgan, and they have two daughters, Norma L. and June. He is associated with his father in business at Ovid. He belongs to Union Lodge No. 114, F. & A. M., Ovid Chapter No. 92, R. A. M., and B. P. O. Elks No. 992. 3. Harriet Elizabeth, married G. J. Brewer, Jr., and they have a son, Gerald Boyce. They live at Ovid. 4. Theora Bernice, lives at home.
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In politics, Mr. Boyce is identified with the Republican party. He has been mayor and justice of the peace, as well as school director. Mr. Boyce is a trustee of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Farmerville Lodge No. 183, F. & A. M., and the Grange.
Myron H. Swarthout .- Outstanding among the citizens of Seneca County, for his public spirited concern in the affairs of the community, is Myron H. Swarthout, who holds the office of Mayor of Ovid. He was born at Romulus, Seneca County, July 15, 1866, the son of John W. and Martha (Stockwell) Swarthout.
John W. Swarthout was born at Romulus in 1842. At the out- break of the Civil War he ran away from home and enlisted as a member of Company E, One Hundred and Forty-eighth New York Volunteer Infantry. He was severely wounded at the bat- tle of Cold Harbor, and was discharged from the service while still in a hospital, July 3, 1865. In August, 1865, he married Miss Martha Stockwell, a native of Geneva, New York. She died in 1869 and Mr. Swarthout died in 1927. Both are buried at Ovid. He was a Democrat and held the offices of highway commissioner and excise commissioner. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Grand Army of the Republic, and Union Lodge, No. 114, F. and A. M. There were two sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Swarth- out: 1. Myron H., the subject of this sketch. 2. Charles L., farmer, lives on the homestead. The Swarthout homestead in Seneca County was an original Revolutionary land grant, given to Nathaniel Swarthout who served as a soldier during that war.
The boyhood of Myron H. Swarthout was spent on his father's farm and he attended the public schools of Romulus, Ovid Semi- nary, and the School of Commerce, at Elmira, New York. For a time he was employed as a clerk in the store of his uncle, C. H. Swarthout, at Ovid, and he also spent a year as a clerk in the offices of the American Express Company. In 1891 he became interested in farming on the Swarthout homestead, where he re- mained until the time of his retirement, April 1, 1927.
In 1892 Mr. Swarthout married Miss Louisa Jones, the daugh- ter of Lewis and Jane (Banker) Jones. Both were natives of
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Seneca County and are buried at Ovid. To Mr. and Mrs. Swarth- out were born three children: 1. Martha, a graduate of Ovid High School and William Smith College. She married Peter Van- derpool and lives at Willard, New York. They have two children, Lois and Andrew. 2. John W., 2nd, a farmer, lives at Romulus. He married Miss Helen Murphy, and they have a son, John 3rd. He is affiliated with Union Lodge, No. 114, F. and A. M., Past Master; and Ovid Chapter, No. 92, R. A. M. 3. Myron Henry, Jr., who is official court stenographer for Judge Fitch, at Canandia- gua, New York.
Mr. Swarthout has always been a Democrat and has held the office of Mayor of Ovid since April 1, 1929, being reelected in 1931. He was justice of the peace at Romulus for twenty-eight years, and served as treasurer of the Board of Education for fifteen years. He is an elder of the Presbyterian Church and during the past thirty-seven years has been secretary of the Sunday School. He is affiliated with Union Lodge, No. 114, F. and A. M., Ovid Chapter, No. 92, R. A. M., Lake View Grange, No. 1261, Past Mas- ter, and David G. Kaywood Camp, No. 146, Sons of Union Vet- erans, Secretary-Treasurer. He is also a trustee of Union Ceme- tery Association. Mrs. Swarthout is an active member of Lake View Grange and also belongs to the Order of Eastern Star.
Stephen E. Mekeel .- As editor and publisher of the Ovid Ga- zette and Independent, Stephen E. Mekeel is among the depend- able and well known citizens of Seneca County. He was born at Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York, December 15, 1883, the son of Horace and Louise (Kelley) Mekeel.
Horace Mekeel was a native of Cold Spring and his wife was born at Waterloo, Iowa. As a young man he became interested in the lumber business with his father and later conducted a general mercantile business at Cold Spring. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried there. He was a Democrat and held the offices of postmaster and income tax collector. He was a member of the Baptist Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. There
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were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Mekeel: 1. Lena, mar- ried A. L. Terwilliger, lives at Cold Spring. 2. Della, married Arthur Patterson, lives at Newburgh, New York. 3. Stephen E., the subject of this sketch. 4. Lulu, married Seymour Halstead, lives at Troy, New York.
Stephen E. Mekeel was graduated from Cold Spring High School in 1900. He learned the trade of patternmaker at the West Point Foundry Company, under the direction of his uncle, John Stevenson, superintendent. Later he located at Mt. Vernon, New York, with the Henri Bonnard Bronze Company. From here he moved to New York City where he had a part in the early manu- facture of airplanes with Hamilton who conducted the first air- plane enterprise in New York. While there he was elected finan- cial secretary and assistant manager of the Pattern Makers League of New York and vicinity with offices in the Common- wealth Bank Building. Mr. Mekeel attended Columbia University and completed a course in Industrial Arts. He located at Romu- lus, Seneca County, in June, 1916, and at that time purchased the old Kinne homestead, which he successfully operated until 1930. In April, 1930, he became owner and publisher of the Gazette and Independent, which was founded in 1838 as the Ovid Bee. It is a weekly newspaper and has a wide circulation. Mr. Mekeel is a member of the New York and American Press Association. Before entering the newspaper field and for many years he had contrib- uted to various technical and other publications.
In 1913 Mr. Mekeel married Miss Frances Kinne, the daughter of Hon. William H. Kinne, of Ovid. He was born at Romulus, April 22, 1846, and is interested in the coal and elevator business. He has served for two terms as a member of the New York State Legislature, and also has been road commissioner. To Mr. and Mrs. Mekeel have been born two children, Margaret and Ste- phen, Jr.
Mr. Mekeel is a Democrat in politics and has served as justice of the peace and member of the board of education. He is a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Lakeview Grange, No. 1251, and National Grange.
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Clarence J. Van Vleet is widely and favorably known through- out Seneca County, and is a member of one of the best known pio- neer families in this section of Central New York. He was born at Romulus, Seneca County, December 8, 1894, the son of Henry J. and Mary Helen (Stout) Van Vleet.
Henry J. Van Vleet was born on the Van Vleet homestead near Romulus in 1857, and his wife is also a native of that place. The farm, rich in Indian history and lore, has been owned by the fam- ily for more than four generations. It is recognized as one of the interesting Indian burying grounds in Central New York. Henry J. Van Vleet is now retired. During his active career he was suc- cessful as a farmer. He was also one of the founders of the First National Bank of Ovid, and served as its first vice president and director. He is a Democrat and has been supervisor. His wife holds membership in the Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Van Vleet belongs to Kendaia Grange. To Mr. and Mrs. Van Vleet were born six children, as follows: 1. Jay, attended Cook Academy, lives at Rome, New York. 2. Lee, attended Cornell University, lives at Wingdale, New York. 3. Clarence J., the subject of this sketch. 4. Eva, deceased. 5. Edward, attended Stark Academy, lives at Albion, New York. 6. Helen, married Herbert Walhart, both graduates of Syracuse University. They live at Hollywood, Cali- fornia.
Henry J. Van Vleet is the son of Edward and Sarah Van Vleet, both natives of Romulus, Seneca County. They are deceased and are buried here. Edward Van Vleet was the son of Jerry Van Vleet, who was known familiarly during the pioneer days as "Uncle Jerry." He was prominent in Masonic affairs, and took an active part in local politics. He is also deceased and is buried on the old family burying ground.
Clarence J. Van Vleet grew up on his father's farm and attended the public schools of Romulus. He is a graduate of Ovid High School and attended Eastman College, and until 1916 was interested in farming with his father. In that year he became a guard at the Binghamton State Hospital. Two years later he enlisted for service in the World War and was sent to Camp Dix, New Jersey. He was rejected, however, on account of the effects
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of infantile paralysis contracted in childhood. Mr. Van Vleet again farmed with his father until 1920, at which time he was employed by the Willard State Hospital. He has also been con- nected with the Buffalo State Hospital, Utica State Hospital, and Windale State Hospital. Since July, 1931, he has been identified with the Van Vleet "Log Cabin," an up-to-date service station and restaurant. He also owns and operates the 125-acre farm.
In 1922 Mr. Van Vleet was married to Miss Marguerite Miles, who died in 1925. She is buried at Ovid. He married (second) in 1928 Mrs. Florence G. (McQuaid) Finn, who was superintendent of nurses at Wingdale State Hospital.
Mr. Van Vleet is a Democrat and is affiliated with Loyal Order of Moose, No. 823, Geneva.
William J. Earley .- As a member of the firm of Earley & Ear- ley, funeral directors, William J. Earley is recognized as a leader in the business life of Ovid, where he has always lived. He was born here, October 8, 1882, the son of Michael and Anna (Dolphin) Earley.
Michael Earley was born at Romulus, Seneca County, and his wife was a native of Highmarket, Lewis County, New York. He was a farmer and took a prominent part in local politics, being a lifelong Democrat. Mr. Earley died June 11, 1906, and his wife died December 18, 1903. Both are buried at Ovid. They were the parents of four children: 1. William J., the subject of this sketch. 2. James, lives at Ovid. 3. Anna L., deceased. 4. Leo T., born May 23, 1890, married Mary McQuillan, and they have a child, Jane. Leo T. Earley, a partner in the firm of Earley & Earley. He is affiliated with Seneca Falls Council No. 222, Knights of Columbus, the B. P. O. Elks, Holy Cross Catholic Church and Holy Name Society.
William J. Earley attended the grade and high schools of Ovid, and at an early age became identified with the Standard Oil inter- ests as manager of the Seneca County territory, in which capacity he served for twenty-four years. In 1919 he purchased an interest
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in the undertaking and furniture business at Ovid, which was known in 1924 as Earley & Earley. He resigned from his former position with the Standard Oil Company in 1926 to devote his entire time to his business interests at Ovid. In that year he also was graduated from the Syracuse School of Embalming and was registered in the state of New York as an embalmer and funeral director. Mr. Earley is also a director of the First National Bank of Ovid, director of the Seneca County Historical Society, and vice president of the Seneca County Automobile Club.
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