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On May 1, 1932, Mr. Bond, in association with his brothers, Kenneth J., Robert O. and James H. Bond, purchased a dairy farm of 287 acres near Hector, where they expect to establish one of the finest dairy centers in Central New York. Already, they are the owners of a herd of fifty registered Holstein cattle.
On May 18, 1925, Mr. Bond was united in marriage with Miss Sadie Jane Cook, the daughter of John Mason and Mary (Ash- wood) Cook, of Fergus, Ontario. She died in July, 1927, and is buried at Port Henry.
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Mr. Bond is independent in politics. He holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Port Henry, and at present attends the Presbyterian Church at Watkins Glen. He is affil- iated with the Masonic Lodge, secretary of the Watkins Glen Rotary Club, and Watkins Glen Commercial Club. He also be- longs to the American Legion, and is finance officer.
Frank Anson Thurston, who is the owner of a fine dairy farm in Schuyler County, near Beaver Dams, is widely known in the community. He was born at Hammond, Tioga County, Pennsyl- vania, March 25, 1875, the son of Anson Kelsey and Mary Eliza- beth (Steele) Thurston.
Anson Kelsey Thurston was a native of Luzerne County, Penn- sylvania, born October 7, 1827. He had lumbering interests in Pennsylvania for many years and operated a mill in Luzerne County. He died October 3, 1915, and is buried at Hammond. In 1854 Mr. Thurston married Miss Mary Elizabeth Steel, the daugh- ter of Abraham Steel, of Burlington, Pennsylvania. They had five children, of whom Frank A., the subject of this sketch, was the youngest.
Frank Anson Thurston received his education in the district schools of Hammond, being graduated from high school in 1893. He then studied telegraphy and was located at Waterville, Penn- sylvania, as an operator for three years. He came to Beaver Dams in 1899 as telegraph operator and station agent for the New York Central Railroad Company, and served in that capa- city for thirty-one years. A number of years ago he had pur- chased a small dairy farm near the village and he has lived there since his retirement in 1930. He is among the few owners of pure bred Guernsey cattle in this section of the county.
In September, 1895, Mr. Thurston married Miss Grace M. Stevens, the daughter of H. L. and Nancy Stevens, of Hammond, Pennsylvania. Their children are: 1. Anson Kenneth, born Feb- ruary 12, 1898, lives at Montour Falls, where he is employed by the Sheppard-Niles Electric Crane & Hoist Company. He mar-
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ried Miss Freeda Barker, and they have two children, June Barker and Alton Keith. 2. Clifford F., born April 7, 1900, has been in the service of the United States Navy for fourteen years, now being store keeper in the United States Navy Yard at Mare Island, California. 3. Grace M., born in April, 1903, married Fred W. Pope, lives at Elmira, and they have two daughters, Doris and Evelyn. 4. Florence A., born August 15, 1915, attends North Side High School, Corning, class of 1933.
Mr. Thurston is a Republican and has been school trustee of Beaver Dams for six years. He belongs to Beaver Dams Grange, No. 268, Farm Bureau, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Maccabees.
George Simmons Coon .- One of the most progressive farmers of Schuyler County is George Simmons Coon, owner of one of the oldest homesteads in this section of New York. He was born here, June 2, 1876, the son of William C. and Jennie (Kniffen) Coon.
William C. Coon was born on the Coon homestead in the town of Orange, Schuyler County, New York, the son of Cyrus Coon. The latter was a farmer and among the first settlers of Schuyler County, settling on a tract, which was originally part of Steuben County, in 1824. This land has been owned by the family for more than a century. Cyrus Coon married Sally Hurley, and his broth- ers, Jeremiah and Eli Coon, also married sisters of Sally Hurley. In 1873 William C. Coon married Miss Jennie Kniffen, and to them were born three children, of whom George S., subject of this sketch, was the first.
George Simmons Coon attended the district schools of Orange and throughout his life has been interested in general farming and stock raising. Together with the homestead he is the owner of 500 acres of well improved land in Schuyler County. For many years Mr. Coon has specialized in the breeding of beef cattle. He served as rural mail carrier out of Beaver Dams from April, 1904, until February, 1928, and at the time of his resignation was one of three men in the county to hold the record in point of service.
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On January 25, 1907, Mr. Coon married Miss Ethel V. Smith, the daughter of Erie V. and Emma (Brown) Smith. To them were born four children: 1. Winifred, born December 29, 1909, a graduate of Corning High School, and she later taught in the districts schools of Schuyler County. She resides at Corning. 2. Charles Edward, born October 29, 1911, a graduate of Corning High School, was a member of the high school faculty at Beaver Dams, New York. 3-4. Justin James and Liston Francis, twins, born November 29, 1921.
Politically, Mr. Coon is a Republican. He served as supervisor for the town of Orange, Schuyler County, from 1924 to 1932, and during that time he was chairman of many important committees.
James Warden,-A member of one of the oldest and best known families of Schuyler County, James Warden has been suc- cessful for many years as an extensive farmer and stockman, being the owner of over 1,000 acres of fine farm and timber land. He is also widely known as a buyer and shipper of stock. Mr. Warden was born in the town of Orange, Schuyler County, No- vember 8, 1872, the son of William Harrison and Emily (DuVall) Warden.
William Harrison Warden was born on the Warden homestead in Schuyler County, March 1, 1840, and died June 13, 1899. He was a farmer throughout his life and specialized in the breeding of pure bred cattle and sheep. His father was Dr. James Warden, who was born in New Jersey in 1790. The latter practiced medi- cine at Bath, New York, and later located in Schuyler County, where he lived retired on a farm from 1836 until the time of his death. He died in 1853 and is buried in the private family ceme- tery on the homestead. On December 21, 1871, William H. War- den married Miss Emily DuVall, the daughter of Albert and Mar- ietta (Campbell) DuVall. To them were born five children, of whom James, subject of this sketch, was the first. Emily (DuVall) Warden died in October, 1918, and is buried in Maltby Cemetery, Schuyler County.
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James Warden received his education in the district schools of Schuyler County and also was a student at Starke Seminary and Cooke Academy. His entire career has been identified with agricultural interests and he was associated with his father until the latter's death in 1899. He and his brother, Adelbert Warden, inherited the homestead which was settled by their grandfather and have continued in partnership for almost thirty-five years as proprietors of an extensive dairy farm and as breeders of pure bred cattle. They have also raised sheep on a large scale and are widely known shippers of the latter. Until recently they were breeders of Berkshire hogs. The brothers have also had large lumber interests and there is a basket factory operated on their farm.
On November 20, 1901, Mr. Warden married Miss Lena Buck, the daughter of Charles H. and Frances (Bartholomew) Buck, of the town of Orange, Schuyler County. They are the parents of three children: 1. Frances, born September 5, 1903, a graduate of Painted Post High School, married Fay Aldrich, of Monterey, New York, and they have a son, Thomas Fay Aldrich. 2. Charles W., born in June, 1906, a graduate of Painted Post High School and Alfred College, class of 1928, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. 3. Thomas James, born April 17, 1909, a graduate of Painted Post High School and Alfred Academy, class of 1929, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
Mr. Warden is an independent Republican and a militant pro- hibitionist. He holds membership in the Townsend Grange and Farm Bureau.
Charles Byron Guile, who is connected with the Empire Gas & Electric Company, at Geneva, is a highly esteemed and well known citizen of the community. He was born at Geneva, August 12, 1860, the son of George S. and Adella Angeline (Trufant) Guile.
George S. Guile was born in Cortland County, New York, Sep- tember 29, 1818. He was successful as a tobacco grower and cigar
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manufacturer, and was located for many years at Geneva on lands which are west of the present site of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. He also operated a factory and large cigar store on Seneca Street. Mr. Guile died February 18, 1890, and is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva. He was married March 8, 1857, to Miss Adella Angeline Trufant, the daughter of Christopher Trufant, who was a native of Cayuga County, New York. To Mr. and Mrs. George S. Guile were born six children, of whom Charles Byron, the subject of this sketch, was the eldest.
Charles B. Guile is a graduate of the public schools of Geneva, and Mackey Business College. He began his career as a printer on the Geneva Courier, with which he was associated for seven- teen years. In 1894 he became manager of the Seneca County Journal at Seneca Falls, but after three years returned to Geneva as manager of the Courier for William O. Bunn, who had ac- quired control of the publication. Mr. Bunn died in 1898 and Mr. Guile continued as manager until the paper was purchased by William Smith. In 1895 the Geneva Times and Courier were merged and reorganized as the Geneva Times, with the Geneva Printing Company as publishers. At that time Mr. Guile was ap- pointed manager of the job printing department. He later spent eight years with the Advertiser-Gazette, and also was employed for a time on the Geneva Daily News. He has been connected with the Empire Gas & Electric Company, in charge of their printing, stationery and supply department since 1918.
On December 11, 1884, Mr. Guile married Miss Hattie G. Kel- logg, the daughter of Augustus and Julia Kellogg. They have a daughter, Edith Adele, who is a graduate of the Geneva public schools. She lives with her parents at 342 Washington Street.
Mr. Guile has always been a Republican and for three years served as president of the board of public parks. He and his family are members of North Presbyterian Church and he is affiliated with Ark Lodge, No. 33, F. and A. M., master in 1909; Geneva Chapter, No. 36, R. A. M., high priest in 1914; Geneva Commandery, No. 29, K. T .; Damascus Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Rochester, New York, commander in 1913; Umarkan Grotto, M.
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O. V. P. E. R., Monarch in 1930; director of the Geneva Masonic Temple Corporation. and District Deputy Grand Master of the State of New York in 1928-29, comprising Ontario, Yates and Seneca counties. He is Past Royal Patron and Assistant Grand Lecturer of Queen Christena Court, No. 13, Order of the Amaranth.
Glenn Lewis Mickel, of Hector, is outstanding among the pro- gressive farmers of Schuyler County. He was born in the town of Hector, August 3, 1879, the son of Silas and Emma (Lewis) Mickel.
Silas N. Mickel was born at Hector in November, 1855, and died November 10, 1928. He was the son of Nicholas Mickel, a native of Rensselaer County, New York, who settled in Schuyler County in early life with his parents. They became prosperous farmers and representative citizens of this section. Silas N. Mickel was a grain farmer throughout his life. He was married in July, 1875, to Miss Emma Lewis, the daughter of Charles and Mary (McMillan) Lewis, of Chemung County. To them were born five children, of whom Glenn Lewis, the subject of this sketch, was the first.
The boyhood of Glenn Lewis Mickel was spent on his father's farm and he attended the district schools. He is also a graduate of Meeker's Business College, known now as the Elmira Business Institute. His first position in business was with Reynolds Broth- ers, dry goods, Elmira, New York, then as a clerk and later as superintendent with the American Sales Book Company, of Elmira, which is now reorganized as the Moore Corporation, Ltd., largest manufacturers of duplicating sales books in the world. Mr. Mickel remained with the institution for a period of seven- teen years, and in 1916 resigned and located at Hector. He has since owned and operated a farm of 140 acres and specializes in the growing of peaches, grapes, cherries and alfalfa. He also has a fine herd of registered Holstein dairy cattle. The farm which Mr. Hector owns is the "Old Hanley Homestead," which has been
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only owned by three previous proprietors. This farm was an original land grant of the Revolutionary War given to Gilbert Verity in 1790 ..
On June 5, 1901, Mr. Mickel was united in marriage with Miss May Wickham, the daughter of Charles E. and Amelia (Keep) Wickham, of Hector. To them were born two children, one of whom died in infancy. A daughter, Marian Estelle, was born November 10, 1906, and is a graduate of Genesee Wesleyan Sem- inary, class of 1926, and Keuka College, class of 1930. She is now secretary and cashier of the New York Telephone Company, at Bath.
Mr. Mickel is an independent Republican, and has served as assessor of the town of Hector for seven years, and as school trustee for five years. He and his wife are members of the Pres- byterian Church, and he has been elder during the past fourteen years and Sunday school superintendent for five years. He also holds membership in the Burdett Grange, Schuyler County Farm Bureau, Dairymen's League, Grape Growers' Association and Finger Lakes Association.
Pliny J. Corteville, widely known building contractor and lum- ber dealer, at Williamson, is a native of Wayne County. He was born at Palmyra, September 15, 1890, the son of Abram and Dinah (Cuvelier) Corteville.
Abram Corteville is a native of Marion, Wayne County, and during the greater part of his life has been interested in general farming. For a time he operated a mercantile business at Pult- neyville. At present, he resides on a farm near Williamson. His parents were natives of Holland and were well known pioneers of Wayne County. In 1887 Mr. Corteville married Miss Dinah Cuve- lier, the daughter of Abram Cuvelier, of Williamson. To them were born seven children, of whom Pliny J., subject of this sketch, was the second in order of birth.
Pliny J. Corteville grew up on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools of Williamson. He left school,
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however, at the age of sixteen years, and assisted his father for several years, after which he learned the trade of carpenter. Sub- sequently, he became associated in the contracting and building business with A. G. Hutchison, and they continued together for a period of six years. Mr. Corteville then spent four years in busi- ness with I. L. Mahieu, and in 1925 the firm established a lumber business in connection with their building interests. Since 1926 Mr. Corteville has been sole owner of the enterprise. He pur- chased property at 109-11 Lake Avenue in 1929, where he has located his lumber yard and building supply house.
On October 31, 1912, Mr. Corteville was united in marriage with Miss Lucina B. Orbaker, the daughter of Jacob and Levina (Titus) Orbaker, of Williamson. They have a daughter, Loris G., born June 12, 1930.
Mr. Corteville is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. He also holds membership in the Northeastern Retail Lumbermens Association. He is a member of the Williamson Fire Department.
Herbert E. Sperry, M. D. - Numbered among the able and highly successful professional men of Wayne County is Dr. Her- bert E. Sperry, of Williamson, who is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Penfield, Monroe County, New York, Aug- ust 9, 1882, the son of Burton E. and Mary (Vinton) Sperry.
Burton E. Sperry, who died in 1920, was widely known at Pen- field, New York, where he owned and operated flour mills for many years. He was born at Batavia and in early life located at Penfield. He is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester. In 1876 Mr. Sperry married Miss Mary Vinton, the daughter of Ed- ward Vinton of Penfield. They were the parents of two sons. Mary (Vinton) Sperry died in February, 1932, and is buried at Rochester.
Herbert E. Sperry acquired his early education in the public schools of Penfield, from which he was graduated in 1900. He
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then spent one year at Brockport Normal School, and during the following two years assisted his father in his milling interests. Later he entered Albany Medical College from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1908. After serving as interne in Samaritan Hospital at Troy, New York, Doctor Sperry estab- lished a private practice at 1812 East Avenue, Rochester. He con- tinued there for eight years and in 1917 was commissioned in the medical corps, U. S. Army. He served at Camp Gordon, Georgia, with the rank of captain, and was discharged in August, 1919. During the following two years he was identified with a private sanitarium at Muncie, Indiana, after which he returned to private practice at Rochester for one year. He has been located at Wil- liamson, Wayne County, since 1923. Doctor Sperry is identified with the Wayne County, New York State Medical societies, and American Medical Association, and holds membership in the Acad- emy of Medicine at Rochester.
In June, 1910, Doctor Sperry was united in marriage with Miss Onnolee Countryman, the daughter of Rev. J. B. Countryman, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Rochester.
Doctor Sperry is a Republican and has served as local health officer for nine years. He and his wife are members of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge and American Legion.
Aaron Merritt Jones .- As principal of the Williamson Central Schools, Aaron M. Jones ranks high in educational circles in Wayne County. He was born at Phoenix, New York, December 11, 1886, the son of Jerry Virgil and Nettie Adele (Thompson) Jones.
Jerry Virgil Jones was a native of Lamson, New York, born May 6, 1857. Throughout his life he was a farmer and his death occurred in August, 1932. He is buried at Jacksonville. Mr. Jones was married in June, 1880, to Miss Nettie Adele Thompson, the daughter of Merrick Thompson, also of Lamson. They had three children, of whom Aaron M., subject of this sketch, was the oldest.
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Aaron Merritt Jones is a graduate of the Phoenix public schools, class of 1904, and he then spent six years as a teacher in the district schools. In 1910 he entered Syracuse University, from which he was graduated four years later with the degree of Bach- elor of Arts. In that fall Mr. Jones became principal of the high school at Mattituck, Long Island. Three years later he was ap- pointed principal of Smithtown Branch, Long Island, and re- mained there for three years. In 1920 Mr. Jones was made prin- cipal of the high school at Willsboro, New York, and the following year he transferred to Greenwich, New York, for a two year per- iod as principal. In 1923 Mr. Jones returned to the Smithtown Branch schools and continued there until 1928. He has since been principal of the Williamson Central School. During his career in school work Mr. Jones has taken graduate work during the sum- mer sessions at New York University, University of Rochester, and New York State Teachers College, at Albany. He has also been identified with the work of the State Board of Regents at Albany since 1917 during the summer months.
Mr. Jones is largely responsible for the splendid program, which had been developed by the Williamson schools during his administration. A modern educational plant has been completed at an approximate cost of $375,000, together with a fine gymnas- ium and athletic field. An auditorium, with a seating capacity of 700 people, is another feature of this outstanding educational pro- gram.
On October 31, 1910, Mr. Jones was united in marriage with Miss Lucia Parsons, the daughter of John Ward and Jeanette (Miller) Parsons, of Springs, New York. To them have been born the following children: 1. Jeannette Adele, born July 24, 1911, a graduate of Smithtown Branch High School and New York State Teachers College, at Albany, class of 1932. She is now a teacher at Mooers, New York. 2. Lloyd Ward, born November 8, 1912, a graduate of Williamson High School, attends New York State Teachers College, at Albany. 3. Kathryn Lucia, born July 16, 1914, a graduate of Williamson High School, now a student nurse at Syracuse University. 4. Colbert Merritt, born January 13, 1916, attends Williamson High School, and is active in school athletics.
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5. Merwin Miller, born September 26, 1918. 6. Ruth Alice, born October 13, 1920. 7. Eunice Clara, born May 13, 1923.
Politically, Mr. Jones is a Republican. He is a prominent mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Charles Palmatier .- One of the better known citizens of Wayne County is Charles Palmatier, who is serving as police judge of Newark and justice of the peace at Arcadia. He was born at Morris, Otsego County, New York, September 5, 1861, the son of William and Frances (Barrett) Palmatier.
William Palmatier was born at Schenevus, Otsego County, and during his lifetime he engaged in the manufacture of woodenware at Morris, New York. He died at the age of sixty years and is buried at Morris. In 1852 Mr. Palmatier married Miss Frances Barrett, the daughter of James Barrett, of Morris. They had two children, Charles, the subject of this sketch, and Ella, married N. W. Carey, Morris, New York.
The early education of Charles Palmatier was received in the public schools of Morris and he was graduated from St. Lawrence University, at Canton, New York, in 1885. He had specialized in the study of theology and previously had taught school before his graduation from the university. His first religious charge was at the Universalist Church, at Webster, New York, and after five years he was transferred to Friendship, New York, for two years. He spent two years at Oxford, New York, and subsequently was located at Perry, Wyoming County, for ten years. He came to Newark in 1912 as pastor of the Universalist Church, and served in that capacity for a period of eight years. In 1920 he was elected police judge of Newark and he has also served as jus- tice of the peace since 1920 at Arcadia.
On August 19, 1885, Mr. Palmatier was united in marriage with Miss Flora N. Ballou, the daughter of James H. Ballou, of South- old, Long Island. To them were born the following children: 1.
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Edson, died in infancy. 2. Ralph B., born December 13, 1886, a professional musician, member of the Syracuse Symphony Orches- tra. He married Miss Christine Overton, and has a daughter, Ruby. 3. Willard, born May 14, 1888, a veteran of the World War, having served as a musician of the Forty-ninth Regiment. He is identified with the National Broadcasting Company in New York City as a violinist and trombone artist. 4. Claude, born May 12, 1890, also a member of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. He married Miss Grace Le Fevre, and they have two children, Bert- ram and Loretta. They live at Syracuse. 5. Lela Marie, born Feb- ruary 14, 1897, married Cuyler Ridley, lives at Newark, and they have two sons, Howard and Donald. 6. Mae Tiffany, born May 26, 1900, married R. H. Bane, lives at Auburn, New York.
Politically, Mr. Palmatier is a Republican. He has been affili- ated with the Masonic Lodge since 1886 and also belongs to the Elks Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a prom- inent member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Hon. Frank DeForest Gaylord .- As president of the Gaylord State Bank, of Sodus, and president of the Sodus Canning Com- pany, Frank D. Gaylord is easily one of the dominating forces in the business and financial life of Sodus. He was born at Atchi- son, Kansas, September 24, 1860, the son of Charles DeForest and Jane R. (Gaylord) Gaylord.
Charles DeForest Gaylord, deceased, was a representative citi- zen of Sodus. He was born here August 20, 1832, and for a period of twenty years successfully engaged in the hardware business. He disposed of his business interests to his son, Frank D. Gaylord, in 1881, and at that time organized a private banking house, with which he was identified until the time of his death, June 20, 1907. He is buried in Sodus Cemetery. In 1857 Mr. Gaylord married his second cousin, Miss Jane R. Gaylord, the daughter of Lewis Gay- lord, a hardware merchant of Lima, New York. To them were born nine children, of whom Frank D., the subject of this sketch, was the second.
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