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On September 14, 1911, Mr. Baldwin married (second) Miss Flora M. Sheldon, of Middleport, New York. She is a graduate of Lockport High School and Smith College at Northampton, Mas- sachusetts, and before her marriage was a teacher at Cincinnatus High School. She is the daughter of John and Josephine Sheldon, natives of Niagara County, New York. Mr. Sheldon died in 1923 and his wife died in 1929. They are buried at Middleport. He spent his life in Niagara County and was a farmer. Politically he was a Republican and served as supervisor of Royalton. To Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin have been born three children: 1. Sheldon Reynolds, born September 2, 1912. He is a graduate of Cincin- natus High School, Cazenovia Seminary, and attends Lehigh Uni-
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versity at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 2. Shirley Jean, born April 22, 1914. She is a graduate of Cincinnatus High School and at- tends Syracuse University. 3. Doris Elaine, born June 23, 1924. She attends the grade schools of Cincinnatus.
Mr. Baldwin is a Republican and has served as justice of the peace. At the present time he is president of the Board of Edu- cation. He attends the Congregational Church, and is affiliated with Cincinnatus Lodge, No. 706, F. and A. M .; Cortland Chapter, No. 194, R. A. M .; Cortland Commandery No. 50, K. T .; Cortland Lodge of Perfection; Central City Consistory, A. A. S. R., thirty- second degree, Syracuse; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He also belongs to the Cortland County Farm Bureau and Cincin- natus Country Club.
Hugh Frail, M. D .- Outstanding among the capable young pro- fessional men of Cortland County is Doctor Hugh Frail, who is engaged in the practice of medicine at Marathon. He was born at Johnson City, Broome County, New York, September 7, 1895, the son of Hugh and Loretta (Andrews) Frail.
Hugh Frail, Sr., was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1857, and his wife was born in Broome County, New York. She died in 1926 and he died October 6, 1932. Both are buried at Johnson City. Mr. Frail came to this country with his parents when he was two years of age. They settled in southern New Jersey and he at- tended the public schools. In 1879 he came to Binghamton, New York, and became identified with the Stone and Goss Shoe Manu- facturing Company, at Binghamton, New York, and after twelve years removed to Johnson City to enter the employ of the Lester Shoe Company. When the latter company was taken over by the Endicott Johnson Corporation, Mr. Frail retained his position, and was in the latter's employ for a period of forty-five years, be- ing foreman of the treeing department. He was a Republican. To Mr. and Mrs. Frail the following children were born: 1. Jennie A., who is principal of Theodore Roosevelt grade school, at John-
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son City. 2. Ella E., married O. R. Johnson, lives at Johnson City. 3. Ernest E., lives at Johnson City, and is employed by the Endi- cott Johnson Shoe Company, Inc. 4. Daisy B., lives at home. 5. Hugh, Jr., the subject of this sketch. 6. Evelyn G., attorney, is associated with the law firm of Cooper, Terry & Turnbull, of Binghamton, New York.
Following his graduation from Johnson City High School, Hugh Frail, Jr., attended Cornell University during 1918-19, and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Syracuse University in 1923. While at Syracuse University he was a member of Alpha Kappa Kappa. He spent a year as interne in the Hospital of the Good Shepherd, at Syracuse, and from July, 1924, until January 1, 1925, was identified with the Endicott-Johnson Corporation, as a member of their medical staff. He came to Marathon during 1925 to establish his present private practice. He served as coro- ner of Cortland County during 1931-32, and has been health officer of the village of Marathon during 1925-32. He is also school phy- sician. He holds membership in the Cortland County, New York State Medical societies, and American Medical Association, and is a member of the associate staff of Cortland County Hospital, at Cortland.
On September 6, 1924, Doctor Frail was united in marriage with Miss Catherine May Hughes, who was born at Clinton, New York, March 27, 1900. She died March 4, 1931, and is buried at Johnson City. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and the University Hospital of the Good Shepherd, of Syracuse. Her parents were Robert and Ella (Curt) Hughes, of Clinton, New York. The former died in 1907 and the latter resides with Doctor Frail at Marathon. Mr. Hughes was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Knights of Pythias. Doctor and Mrs. Frail had no children.
Politically Doctor Frail is a Republican. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and is affiliated with Marathon Lodge, No. 438, F. and A. M .; Cortland Lodge of Perfection, Central City Con- sistory, A. A. S. R., thirty-second degree. He also holds member- ship in the Marathon Country Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
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Leon H. Ingersoll .- One of the best known citizens of Cincin- natus is Leon H. Ingersoll, who is identified with the Cincinnatus Automobile Company and Cincinnatus Feed and Coal Company. He is a native of Cortland County, born at Willet, September 25, 1886, the son of Adelbert E. and Cynthia (Howard) Ingersoll.
Adelbert E. Ingersoll was a representative citizen of Cortland County. He was born at Willet, received his education there, and successfully engaged in business at that place until 1900. He then located at Cincinnatus where he established a produce and farm implement business. Two years later he became associated with Dayton J. Bolster as a member of the firm of Ingersoll & Bolster, and they continued in business until 1906, when they disposed of their interest to A. B. Brown. Mr. Ingersoll then became man- ager of the lumber operations of F. A. Begent, of Groton, and served in that capacity until 1910. He then was local representa- tive of the E. A. Strout Farm Agency, with whom he was associ- ated until his retirement in 1918. Mr. Ingersoll died in February, 1923, and is buried at Willet. He was a Democrat and had served as supervisor and justice of the peace of Willet for many years. His widow was born at Maine, New York, and resides at Cincin- natus. They were the parents of three sons: 1. William, who died in infancy. 2. John G., who is manager of the Cortland Flour & Feed Company, lives at Homer. 3. Leon H., the subject of this sketch.
Leon H. Ingersoll grew up at Willet. He is a graduate of Cin- cinnatus Academy and Cortland Business Institute. He began his business career as an associate of his father, and in 1907 became a member of the firm of L. H. and A. E. Ingersoll, wholesale pro- duce dealers. In 1910 they took over the interests of I. D. Hughes, grocer, but three years later sold the latter department to A. D. Currier. At that time the wholesale produce business was also discontinued. In December, 1913, in association with A. D. Brown, and B. R. Baldwin, Mr. Ingersoll was active in the organi- zation of the Cincinnatus Automobile Company. In 1921 they or- ganized the Cincinnatus Hotel Company, which was sold by them two years later to E. P. Crossman. Another enterprise organized by these men is the Cincinnatus Feed & Coal Company.
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On September 13, 1907, Mr. Ingersoll married Miss Nellie M. Bullock, of Solon, Cortland County, born December 12, 1884. She is the daughter of Edson A. and Lillian (Stevens) Bullock, natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively. Mr. Bullock lives retired at Solon. His wife died in October, 1930, and is buried at McGraw. Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll have no children.
Politically Mr. Ingersoll is a Democrat, and during 1926-27 was chairman of the Democratic county committee. He has also been justice of the peace for eight years and is chief of the Cin- cinnatus Volunteer Fire Department and president of the Cortland County Volunteer Firemen's Association. He is a member of Cincinnatus Lodge, No. 706, F. and A. M., past master; Cortland Chapter, No. 194, R. A. M .; B. P. O. Elks, No. 748; and Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, Past District Deputy Grand Master and Past Noble Grand. He is also secretary and treasurer of the Cincinnatus Country Club.
Marcena Benjamin Glezen, D. D. S. - Among the popular young professional men of Cortland County is Dr. Marcena B. Glezen, dentist, of Cincinnatus. He was born at Lisle, Broome County, New York, September 20, 1905, the son of William J. and Mary L. (Briggs) Glezen.
A complete biography of William J. Glezen appears elsewhere in this history in the biography of his son, Dr. Donald Briggs Glezen.
After his graduation from Cortland High School, Marcena Benjamin Glezen entered the University of Buffalo, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1931. He . has since engaged in private practice at Cincinnatus. He holds membership in the Sixth District Dental Society, New York State Dental Society, and American Dental Association.
Doctor Glezen is a Republican and belongs to Cincinnatus Lodge, No. 706, F. and A. M .; Cortland Lodge of Perfection; Cen- tral City Consistory, A. A. S. R., thirty-second degree, Syracuse; Cincinnatus Country Club; and Delta Sigma Delta fraternity. He
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is a member of the Congregational Church, and is well known in the community. He is unmarried.
During his high school and college career Doctor Glezen took a prominent part in athletics. He played on the Cortland High School football team for three years, and was a member of the track team also, being champion in the shot-put in the Tenth School District of New York State during 1923-24-25. While a student at the University of Buffalo he played varsity football during 1926-1927-1930, and was a member of the inter-collegiate track team.
Frink Minard Pulling, who is successfully engaged in the gen- eral mercantile business at Harford, is a substantial citizen of Cortland County. He was born at Virgil, Cortland County, Aug- ust 17, 1871, the son of Nathan Henry and Hepsey (Branch) Pull- ing.
Nathan Henry Pulling, who died in 1891, was a native of Jef- ferson County, New York. For many years he engaged in farm- ing near Virgil and in later life was located on land near Har- ford, Cortland County. He was a Democrat and held membership in the Congregational Church. His wife was born at Virgil and died in 1908. Both are buried there. To Mr. and Mrs. Pulling the following children were born: 1. Cora, deceased, was the wife of A. Wheller. 2. E. D., who died in 1885. 3. Rollo Lee, retired farm- er, lives at Dryden. 4. Frink M., the subject of this sketch. 5. Charles, who died in 1876. 6. Mabel, married William Schofield, lives at Dryden. 7. David Wilbur, farmer, lives at Harford. 8. Harry Elmer, farmer, lives at Greene, Broome County. 9. Glenn, farmer, lives at Dryden. 10. Henry Ward, farmer, lives near Binghamton.
The education of Frink M. Pulling was received in the district schools, and he remained on his father's farm until he was twenty- one years of age. He then clerked in the general store of J. C. Jones at Harford, and after a short time entered the employ of the Bruner Cheese Company, of Harford, with whom he was identi- fied for eighteen years. In 1916 he purchased the business of
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A. W. Cone at Harford, and has since been recognized as one of the community's dependable merchants.
On April 21, 1894, Mr. Pulling was united in marriage with Miss Anna Boyce, of Richford, Tioga County, born March 29, 1875, the daughter of William and Laura (Griswold) Boyce. Mr. Boyce, who died in 1918, was a veteran of the Civil War, having served as a private in the One Hundred and Ninth New York Vol- unteer Infantry. He was a farmer and at the time of his death was living retired at Syracuse. His widow was born at Richford and resides at Syracuse. Mr. Boyce was a Republican and served as town assessor. He held membership in the Methodist Episco- pal Church and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. There were nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Pulling: 1. Claude F., born December 26, 1896, postmaster at Harford. He married Miss Millie Westlake. 2. Dorothy May, born May 5, 1898, the widow of Clifford Andrus, lives at Cortland, and has a son, Ken- neth Andrews. 3. Burr William, born May 3, 1899, lives at Brook- lyn, New York. He married Miss Catherine Veley, of Syracuse, and they have two children, Charles and Jean Veley. 4. Ruth, born December 8, 1901, married Raymond Gleason, lives at Cort- land. They have two children, Lawrence and Jean Gleason. 5. Ali, who died in 1902. 6. Pauline, who died in 1904. 7. Mark, born November 23, 1905, lives at home. 8. Merle R., born August 2, 1916, attends Dryden High School. 9. Quentin, born September 10, 1918.
Mr. Pulling is a Democrat and has served as town clerk for six years. He and his family are members of the Congregational Church.
Ray B. Murray, who has engaged in business at Hornell during the past twenty-five years, is recognized as one of the leading funeral directors of Steuben County and Central New York. He was born at Addison, Steuben County, November 27, 1880, the son of Henry A. and Emma L. (Benedict) Murray.
Henry A. Murray, who died in 1888, was a native of Missouri, born at Chillicothe. His wife was born at Addison, New York,
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and died in 1929. Both are buried at Addison. As a young man Mr. Murray had located at Addison as a clerk in the store of John Orr, general merchant, and after several years he became shipping clerk for Maltby Bros., wholesale grocers. He was iden- tified with the latter concern at the time of his death. Mr. Mur- ray was a Republican, and he and his wife held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Their only child was Ray B., the subject of this sketch.
Following his graduation from Addison High School, Ray B. Murray entered New York College of Embalming, which was con- ducted by August Renouard. After completing the course of study there in 1899 he was identified with the Stephen Merritt Burial & Cremation Company, New York City, until 1901, and then spent the following three years with J. E. Winterbottom, funeral director, of Sixth Avenue, New York. His next business connection was with Charles H. Hartshorn, undertaker, at Hor- nell, and he remained with him for a period of fourteen years, with the exception of two years, when he was employed by A. L. Southmayd, at Middletown, Connecticut. Since 1923 Mr. Murray has conducted his own business at Hornell, located at 96 Frank Street.
On June 19, 1906, Mr. Murray was united in marriage with Miss Martha M. Erwin, of Erwin, New York, the daughter of Henry S. and Sarah (Webster) Erwin. The former was born at Erwin and died in 1913. He is buried at Addison. His wife is also deceased. Mr. Erwin was a farmer throughout his life. He was a Democrat, a member of the Baptist Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His great-grandfather, Col. Arthur Erwin, purchased the site of Erwin and Painted Post in Steuben County from the original Phelps and Gorham grants. He had served throughout the American Revolution under George Washington, and was also one of the twelve men who first pur- chased what is now the township of Hornellsville. Asaph P. Web- ster, father of Mrs. Erwin, served in the Civil War. He died at the Soldiers Hospital, at Covington, Kentucky, in 1862. Martha M. (Erwin) Murray is the thirteenth direct descendant of the fifth Colonial governor of the Colony of Connecticut, Governor
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John Webster. She is a prominent member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and belongs to the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Fortnightly Club, and Rebeccas. Mr. and Mrs. Murray have no children.
Mr. Murray is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and has the following lodge affiliations: Hornellsville Lodge No. 331, F. & A. M .; Steuben Chapter No. 101, R. A. M .; Hornellsville Council, No. 35, R. & S. M .; DeMolay Commandery No. 22, Damascus Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Rochester; Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows: B. P. O. Elks, No. 364; Loyal Order of Moose, No. 210. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, New York State Embalmers Association, New York State and National Undertakers Associations. He is on the Board of Direc- tors of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Home Association of Lockport, New York.
Stanley T. Hoagland .- Widely known as the capable sheriff of Steuben County, Stanley T. Hoagland, of Bath, is a native of this county. He was born at Howard, August 27, 1898, the son of Charles B. and Louie (Sherer) Hoagland.
Charles B. Hoagland was born at Howard, Steuben County, and died in 1931. He lived in this section throughout his life and was a prosperous farmer. Politically he was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. His wife, also born at Howard, died in 1921. They are buried in Sherer Cemetery, Howard. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoagland. 1. Robert C., lives at Hornell. 2. Florence, who died in 1918. 3. Stanley T., the subject of this sketch.
Stanley T. Hoagland has always been interested in farming. He is a graduate of the Howard public schools and at the present time is the owner of a well improved farm of 100 acres on Camp- bell Creek, between Canisteo and Kanona. He also operates a farm of 119 acres in the same vicinity in partnership with his brother. Mr. Hoagland was elected sheriff of Steuben County in November, 1930.
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On August 10, 1921, Mr. Hoagland married Miss Gladys Sims, who was born at Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charles and Dillie May (Abbott) Sims. He was born in Kentucky and she was born in Illinois. They reside at Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Hoagland have two sons: 1. Charles B., born April 23, 1926. 2. Robert Delos, born May 17, 1929.
Mr. Hoagland is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church at Bath, and is affiliated with Howard Lodge, No. 104, F. and A. M. He is a prominent member of the Grange, being past mas- ter of Cameron Grange, and he also holds membership in Pomono, New York State and National Grange.
Harry K. Morton .- Among the prominent young lawyers of Steuben County is Harry K. Morton, who is identified with the firm of Simpson, Austin & Morton, with offices in the Landman Building, at Hornell. He was born here, October 14, 1905, the son of Harry L. and May (Kemp) Morton.
Harry L. Morton is a well known resident of Hornell. He was born at Woodhull, Steuben County, and his wife is a native of Andover, New York. At the age of eighteen years he entered the employ of the Erie Railroad Company, and he has recently com- pleted thirty years of service as a passenger engineer with the company. Mr. Morton is a Republican and he and his wife are members of East Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. They have two children: 1. Harry K., the subject of this sketch. 2. Esther, married Kenneth McCraig, lives at Cameron Mills, New York.
Following his graduation from Hornell High School, Harry K. Morton entered the University of Buffalo, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1926. He then served as a clerk in the offices of L. J. Simpson at Hornell, and was admitted to the bar September 22, 1927. Mr. Morton has since been associated with the firm of Simpson, Austin & Morton.
Mr. Morton is a Republican, and during 1930 was president of the Hornell Republican committee. He has also been a member of the Republican county committee and has served as justice of the
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peace. He is identified with the Hornell Bar Association, and Steuben County Bar Association, and is a director of the Hornell Credit Rating Bureau, Inc.
Mr. Morton is an active member of the East Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he serves as Sunday school superin- tendent. He is affiliated with Hornellville Lodge, No. 44, F. and A. M., and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Morton is unmarried.
Lyle W. Jackson .- Among Steuben County's most prominent lawyers may be mentioned Lyle W. Jackson, of Hornell, who has offices at 125 Main Street. He was born at Hartsville, Steuben County, July 23, 1887, the son of Francis E. and Emma (Baker) Jackson.
Francis E. Jackson was a native of Steuben County, born at Cameron. He died May 29, 1929, and is buried at Cameron. Mr. Jackson grew up on a farm and attended the district schools. He continued farming throughout his life and lived retired in later years. He was a Republican and held membership in the Baptist Church. Mr. Jackson was married (first) to Miss Ashbaugh, who died in 1885. Their children were: 1. Stacy L., lives at Hornell. 2. Elma, the widow of Fred Covill, lives at Bath. 3. Eliza May, married Cecil J. Hubbard, lives at Painted Post. 4. Erwin E., lives at Hornell. 5. Leslie A., lives at Hornell. 6. Edna A., married William M. Stuart, lives at Canisteo, New York. Mr. Jackson mar- ried (second) Miss Emma Baker, who resides at Prattsburg, New York. Their children were: 1. Lyle W., the subject of this sketch. 2. Glenn V., who died in 1909. 3. Wayne L., lives at Buffalo, New York. 4. Francis E., Jr., lives at Cameron. 5. Floyd J., lives at Cameron. 6. Ethel E., married Eldred Drake, lives at Jasper, New York. 7. Paul J., lives at Cameron.
Lyle W. Jackson grew up at Hartsville and attended the dis- trict schools. While a student he was employed on the Hornell "Morning Times," and in June, 1905, entered the employ of the Erie Railroad Company. After passing the civil service examina-
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tions he was assigned to the U. S. railway mail service in the Grand Central Station, New York City. In 1909 he entered De- Witt Clinton High School in New York, from which he was grad- uated in 1912. He then spent two years at Columbia University, but was forced to leave school on account of ill health. He later, however, matriculated at the Law School of New York Univer- sity, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1923. In the meantime he had continued his railway mail work in the Grand Central Station in New York City. Mr. Jackson began his pro- fessional career in the office of Colin McLennan, at Hornell, and was admitted to the bar September 24, 1924. He has since en- gaged in private practice. He has served as United States Com- missioner since September, 1930, and during 1927-29 was recorder of the City of Hornell. He has been special deputy Attorney Gen- eral of Steuben, Allegany, Cattaraugus and Yates counties, 1927- 31; special county clerk for naturalization since 1924; and in 1926 and 1929 was candidate for the office of District Attorney, being defeated by small majorities.
On June 28, 1916, Mr. Jackson was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Karr, born at Almond, New York, June 30, 1889, the daughter of Edward P. and Flora (Parsons) Karr. The for- mer was born at Almond, New York, and died October 24, 1931. His wife died in 1926. Mr. Karr was a graduate of Almond Acad- emy and Alfred University. In early life he was a druggist at Almond, and from 1885 until the time of his death was identified with the U. S. railway mail service. He was a Republican and served as county committeeman. He was affiliated with the Ma- sonic Lodge and Grange. Mary E. (Karr) Jackson is a graduate of Almond High School and in 1910 received the degree of Ph. B. at Alfred University. She was preceptress at Elmira Heights High School, later head of the English department at Manhasset (New York) High School, and then a member of the faculty at Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, at Lima, New York. She is past president of the Zonta Club, and belongs to the Order of Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have a son, Bruce E., born April 11, 1929.
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Mr. Jackson is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyter- ian Church, and has the following lodge and club affiliations: Hor- nellsville Lodge No. 331, F. & A. M .; Steuben Chapter No. 101, R. A. M .; Hornellsville Council No. 35, R. S. M .; DeMolay Com- mandery K. T. No. 22; Ivanhoe Chapter No. 160, Eastern Star, and was Assistant Grand Lecturer for Steuben District, Y. M. C. A., trustee; Phi Delta and Alpha Chi Rho fraternities; Grange; and Exchange Club. He also is identified with the Hornell City, Steuben County, and New York State Bar Associations. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Camp Fire Girls, and has for many years been active in Boy Scout movement.
James G. Austin, who is associated with the firm of Simpson, Austin & Morton, is among the able young lawyers of Hornell. He was born in this city, September 14, 1902, the son of Ralph and Anice (Royce) Austin.
Ralph Austin, who died December 25, 1905, was a native of Al- legany County, New York. He was educated in the public schools and Alfred University. He spent ten years in the employ of the Davis Foundry, at Hornell. He was a Republican, and held mem- bership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His widow, born in Allegany County, resides at Hornell. She was a graduate of Al- fred University. To Mr. and Mrs. Austin were born four children: 1. Leona, deceased. 2. Alice Muriel, married Leo Briggs, farmer, lives at Arkport, New York. 3. Clifford Fordman, pharmacist with Harvey & Carey Drug Company, at Wellsville, New York. 4. James G., the subject of this sketch.
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