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as the result of an automobile accident. He had served as mayor of Owego, treasurer of Tioga County, and president of the First National Bank. 2. William C., the subject of this sketch. 3. Ade- line Deland, married R. S. Strader, lives at Lexington, Kentucky. 4. Sarah Stedman, married James R. Steele, lives at Owego.
After his graduation from Owego Academy in 1892, William C. Truman entered Cornell University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1896. His entire business ca- reer has been connected with the First National Bank, having suc- ceeded his brother as president at the latter's death in 1930.
On June 19, 1900, Mr. Truman married Miss Willia Bassett of Owego, the daughter of James R. and Mary G. (Gallagher) Bas- sett. The former was born in Otsego County and died in 1920. The latter resides here. Mr. and Mrs. Truman have a daughter, Cathryne Stedman, born in 1902. She is a graduate of Owego Academy and National Cathedral School at Washington, D. C. She married (first) John G. Underhill, who served overseas as an officer during the World War. He was injured while in the serv- ice and died in Owego in 1929. Their children were: Cathryne Truman and William Truman Underhill. Mrs. Underhill married (second) Floyd J. Buffington. He was an aviator during the World War. They live in New York City, and have a son, James Allen.
Mr. Truman is a Republican and has served as village super- visor and trustee. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to Friendship Lodge No. 153, F. & A. M., New Jerusalem Chapter, No. 47, R. A. M., Malta Commandery, K. T., and Kalurah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., and Elk Lodges, Owego Country Club, and Tioga County Sportsmen's Association.
George L. Andrews .- Outstanding among the successful and prominent young professional men of Central New York is George L. Andrews, who is serving as district attorney of Tioga County, and he is also associated with the firm of Andrews & Andrews, lawyers, of Owego. He was born here, May 23, 1894, the son of Hon. George F. and Francelia W. (Williams) Andrews.
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Hon. George F. Andrews was born at Candor, Tioga County, and his wife is a native of Owego. He was educated in the public schools and read law in the office of Judge Parker in Owego. Later, he engaged in a general law practice here and in 1906 was elected judge of Tioga County, which office he filled successfully for eighteen years. He had previously been associated in practice with his brother and in recent years his son, George L. Andrews, has been a member of the firm. Judge Andrews was a member of the New York State Surrogate Revision Commission, which re- vised the practice in this state. He is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is also a director of the First National Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews had two sons: 1. Fred- erick W., lives at Syracuse. 2. George L., the subject of this sketch.
George L. Andrews attended the Owego public schools and is a graduate of Mercersburg (Pennsylvania) Academy. In 1913 he entered Colgate University, where he remained two years, receiv- ing the degree of LL. B. at the Albany Law School in 1917. He then entered the service, enlisting in the U. S. Army. He was dis- charged, however, on account of physical disability, but early in 1918 enlisted in the U. S. Naval Flying Corps and became a pilot. He attended the ground school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, and Bay Shore, Long Island Naval Flying Station, where he received the commission of Ensign Pilot. He did coast patrol duty at Miami, Florida, Brunswick, Georgia, and Rockaway Point, New York, and was discharged from the service in May, 1919. He again reenlisted for a short period in 1920 and was stationed at Rockaway Point Naval Air Station. Upon his return to Owego Mr. Andrews served a clerkship with the law firm of Andrews & Ellis, being admitted to the bar in 1920. He spent the following three years at Binghamton with the firm of Hinman, Howard, & Katell, and afterward located at Jamestown, New York, for a short time. He then returned to Owego and until 1925 engaged in private practice. In that year he became associ- ated with his father. In the same year he also assumed the duties of district attorney of Tioga County, and is now serving his third term in that office.
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In 1921 Mr. Andrews married Miss Marie Clark of Bingham- ton, the daughter of Edgar and Ella (Edson) Clark, of Brookton, New York. The former resides there and the latter is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Andrews have been born two sons: 1. George Clark, born in 1922. 2. Frederick Clark, born in 1926.
Mr. Andrews is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Friendship Lodge No. 153, F. & A. M., and Elks Lodge and Delta Upsilon fraternity.
Frederick J. Davis .- One of the prominent citizens and able attorneys of Owego, Frederick J. Davis has achieved his present position in the community by his record of active public service. He was born in Owego, August 12, 1871, the son of Burr J. and Sarah S. (Sperry) Davis.
Burr J. Davis, who died in 1897, was a native of Oxford, Con- necticut. His wife was born at Bethlehem, Connecticut, and died in 1928. Both are buried in Owego. Mr. Davis came to Owego from Connecticut in 1869 and for several years was interested in the oyster and fish business in partnership with W. H. Corey. He later took over the management of the old Central House, located on the present site of the Owego Hotel, and in 1879 purchased the Ah-Wa-Ga House, with which he was actively identified as man- ager until the time of his death. Mr. Davis was a lifelong Demo- crat and for two terms had served as a member of the Connecti- cut legislature. He also served as sheriff of Tioga County. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and affiliated with Friend- ship Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 153, of which he served as Master on five different occasions. He was an ardent sportsman and an ex- pert wing shot. There were four children in the Davis family: 1. Mrs. John F. Ward, lives at Owego. 2. Frederick J., the subject of this sketch. 3. Mrs. Nellie D. Mallery, lives at Syracuse. 4. John B., who died in 1930.
Frederick J. Davis was graduated from Owego Academy in 1891, and received the degree of LL. B. at Cornell University in 1896. After his admission to the bar in that year he became asso-
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ciated in practice in Owego with Martin S. Lynch and the firm continued until 1905 when Mr. Lynch removed to New York City. Since that date Mr. Davis has continued in private practice. In 1924 he received the appointment of United States Commissioner by Federal Judge Cooper and still serves in that capacity. He is also clerk of the Village Board, and during his ten years of service in that office Mr. Davis has never missed a meeting of the board. He was appointed to fill an unexpired term of Addison J. Robin- son as Justice of the Peace, and was reelected in November, 1930, being endorsed by both parties. Mr. Davis has always been a Democrat.
On October 16, 1901, Mr. Davis married Miss Clara S. Cham- berlain, of Owego, the daughter of Stephen S. and Romette (Ste- vens) Chamberlain. They were natives of Massachusetts and died in 1914 and 1928 respectively. Both are buried in Owego. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have no children.
Mr. Davis is a member of Friendship Lodge No. 153, F. and A. M., past master; Adirondack Club of Owego; Tioga Sportsmens Association; New York State Forest, Fish and Game Club, and vice president and was secretary for ten years of the Tioga County Bar Association.
In 1916 Mr. Davis was active in the organization of the Owego Home Guard and attended the Citizens Military Camp at Platts- burg. The Owego organization later became part of the New York State National Guard and Mr. Davis held the commission of first lieutenant.
Dennis A. McCarthy .- As manager of Green Lantern Inn and proprietor of the Nye Baking Company, Dennis A. McCarthy has long been recognized as one of the progressive business men of Owego. He was born at Springfield, Massachusetts, August 10, 1894, the son of J. W. and Margaret (Callahan) McCarthy.
J. W. McCarthy and his wife are natives of Springfield, Mas- sachusetts. They have lived at Binghamton, New York, since 1902. He is a plumbing contractor. To Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy were born seven children: 1. Dennis A., the subject of this sketch.
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2. Anna, married Richard O'Connor, lives at Binghamton. 3. John, lives at Binghamton. 4. Helen, lives at Buffalo. 5. Joseph, lives at Binghamton. 6. Mary, married Dr. Harold Leonard. 7. Donald, lives at Binghamton.
When Dennis A. McCarthy was ten years old his family located at Binghamton, where he attended the public schools. As a young man he clerked in the stores of the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Com- pany, and in 1915 was sent to Owego as store manager. Two years later he became associated in business with his father-in- law, Melvin Nye, wholesale and retail baker. The latter died in 1920 and since that date Mr. McCarthy has managed the business. A delicatessen shop was opened in connection with the bakery es- tablishment in 1926, and since June, 1930, Mr. McCarthy has also been identified with the Green Lantern Inn.
In 1917 Mr. McCarthy married Miss Verna Nye of Owego, the daughter of M. G. and Etta (Townsend) Nye, the former a native of Cortland and the latter of Owego. As mentioned above Mr. Nye died in 1920 and his wife died in July, 1932. They are buried in Owego. Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy have two children: 1. Marian E., born in 1919. 2. James R., born in 1920.
Mr. McCarthy is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and belongs to the Rotary Club, B. P. O. Elks, Loyal Order of Moose, Chamber of Commerce, and Tioga Sportsmen's Associa- tion. He is also a director of the Finger Lakes Association.
Fred B. Emens, funeral director, is a substantial business man of Owego, and a member of one of the well established families of Central New York. He was born at Whitney Point, Broome County, New York, May 22, 1889, the son of Charles H. and Della B. (Blair) Emens.
Charles H. Emens lives retired at Marathon. He was born at Jersey City, New Jersey, and as a young man became interested in the undertaking business. He established a furniture and un- dertaking business at Whitney Point, and remained there until 1899, at which time he located in Owego and organized the busi-
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ness which has been owned by his son since 1912. Mr. Emens is a Republican and has served as mayor of Owego and president of the school board. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife was born in Scho- harie County, New York, and died in 1925. She is buried in Owego. To Mr. and Mrs. Emens were born two sons: 1. Fred B., the subject of this sketch. 2. Harry C., lives at Cairo, New York.
Fred B. Emens grew up in Chenango and Tioga counties and is a graduate of Owego Academy and Binghamton Business Col- lege. He has always been identified with the furniture and under- taking business and, as mentioned above, purchased the establish- ment from his father in 1912. Five years later he purchased the Bergan and Jones building at 173 Front Street, and completely remodeled it into a first class funeral home and chapel.
Mr. Emens was married in 1912 to Miss Lillian Bandler, of Owego, the daughter of Robert and Bessie (Fox) Bandler. They have no children.
Mr. Emens is a Republican and at the present time is serving as park commissioner. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Friendship Lodge No. 153, F. & A. M., New Jerusalem Chapter No. 47, R. A. M., and Commandery, K. T., and Kalurah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. He also belongs to the Owego Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, Tioga Sports- men's Association, and Rotary Club. His wife is president of the Owego Garden Club.
Russell S. Beardslee, D. V. M .- Identified with the Owego Vet- erinary Hospital, Doctor Beardslee ranks high among the able young professional men of Tioga County. He was born at War- renham, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1902, the son of Ralph W. and Nellie (Russell) Beardslee.
Ralph W. Beardslee is a well known resident of Owego. Both he and his wife were born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, and she died in 1914. She is buried in Little Meadows Cemetery, Brad- ford County. Mr. Beardslee was a farmer in early life and located at Owego in 1919 as a traveling representative of a nationally
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known fertilizer concern. He still is identified with the company. Mr. Beardslee is a Republican, a member of First Presbyterian Union Church, of which he is deacon, and he belongs to the Ma- sonic Lodge. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Beardslee: 1. Russell S., the subject of this sketch. 2. Donald R., commercial air pilot, lives at Owego.
After his graduation from Warren Center High School in 1919, Russell S. Beardslee entered Owego Free Academy, where he completed a course of study in 1921. He then farmed for three years, and in 1924 entered the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1928. At that time Doctor Beardslee located at Owego as one of the owners of Owego Veterinary Hospital, being associated with Doc- tor Roach in the undertaking. He holds membership in the Amer- ican Veterinary Medical Association.
Doctor Beardslee is a trustee of the First Presbyterian Union Church, of Owego, and is affiliated with Friendship Lodge No. 153, F. & A. M., B. P. O. Elks No. 1039, Alpha Psi fraternity, and Chamber of Commerce.
Doctor Beardslee is unmarried.
Harry A. Tompkins, who is commissioner of welfare in Tioga County, is among Owego's representative citizens. He was born at Spencer, Tioga County, November 11, 1881, the son of James B. and Anna (Parsonage) Tompkins.
James B. Tompkins was a native of England and died in De- cember, 1908. His wife was also born in England and died in April, 1922. They are buried at Spencer. During his life Mr. Tompkins was interested in farming and before locating at Spen- cer he had lived at Kingston, Ontario, for one year. He left Eng- land in 1876. Mr. Tompkins was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. There were eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins: 1. Mrs. James J. Howell, lives at Spen- cer. 2. Mrs. Amy Frisby, lives at Halsey Valley, New York. 3. Mrs. Ada Ferris, lives at Spencer. 4. John, lives at Spencer. 5.
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Mrs. Albert S. Andrews, lives at Owego. 6. George B., lives at New Britain, Connecticut. 7. Pearl, unmarried, lives at Spencer. 8. Harry A., the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Harry A. Tompkins was spent at Spencer and he was educated in the public schools. As a young man he was connected with the Standard Butter Company and also spent some time in the Emens General Store in Spencer. He assisted his father in farming and at the time of his marriage purchased a 100-acre farm near Spencer, which he still owns. In January, 1926, Mr. Tompkins was elected supervisor of Spencer, and was serving his third term in that office in January, 1932, when ne resigned to assume the duties of county commissioner of public welfare.
On January 30, 1907, Mr. Tompkins was united in marriage with Miss Jessie P. Thornton, of Spencer, the daughter of John J. and Esther Ann (Signor) Thornton. They were natives of Tioga and Cayuga counties, respectively, and died in 1909 and 1929. They are buried at Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins have a son, James Thornton, born November 16, 1921.
Politically, Mr. Tompkins is a Republican. He is an active member of the Methodist Church, of which he has been trustee and treasurer for many years, and he is also affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and Spencer Ro-Ki Club. He is Past Master of Spencer Grange, a member of the Farm Bureau, and has been secretary and treasurer of the Dairymen's League for ten years.
Amos Canfield, M. D .- Numbered among the solid and re- sponsible citizens of Tioga County is Dr. Amos Canfield, who lives retired at Candor. He was born at VanEtten, New York, July 3, 1878, the son of Dr. Enos and Elizabeth (Wall) Canfield.
Dr. Enos Canfield, who died in 1922, was a native of New York born at Smithboro. He grew up on a farm and attended the dis- trict schools. He then studied Medicine at the Cincinnati College of Medicine, and later received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at New York University. After several years in practice at Al-
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pine and Odessa, New York, Doctor Canfield located at VanEtten in 1876. He remained there in successful practice until the time of his death. He was a Democrat and served as town supervisor and village president. He was a member of the Baptist Church and belonged to the Masonic lodge. Elizabeth (Wall) Canfield was born in Schuyler County, New York, and died in 1922. Both Doctor and Mrs. Canfield are buried at VanEtten. Their children were: 1. Eleanor, first married Harry Banfield, of Van Etten, New York, deceased; she married, second, James Jennings, drug- gist, lives at Candor. 2. Amos, the subject of this sketch.
Following his graduation from VanEtten High School in 1898, Amos Canfield entered Cornell University. He spent one year in the College of Arts and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Cornell University Medical College, New York City, in 1902. After two years as interne at St. Vincent's Hospital, New York City, Doctor Canfield located there in private practice. After sev- eral years he retired from the profession and until 1918 was inter- ested in banking. He then was commissioned for service in the World War and served with the rank of first lieutenant, U. S. Army Medical Corps, being stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He was later transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison General Hos- pital No. 25, and was discharged there in July, 1919. Doctor Can- field's residence in New York City is located at 352 Riverside Drive, and he and his wife spend the summer months at their estate in Candor. He also owns the Canfield homestead of 120 acres at VanEtten.
On October 5, 1905, Doctor Canfield married Miss Rosa A. Murphy of New York City, the daughter of John and Rosa (Mc- Cullough) Murphy, natives of Ireland. Mr. Murphy died in 1922 and his wife died in 1905. They are buried at Stratford, Connecticut. Doctor and Mrs. Canfield have no children.
Doctor Canfield has always been a Democrat. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and is president of the Owego Country Club, Binghamton Country Club, New York City Athletic Club, Tioga County Sportsmens Association, B. P. O. Elks, Owego, and the New York Athletic Club Post, American Legion. He also is identified with the Tioga County, New York State Medical Socie-
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ties, and American Medical Association, and is a member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society and a member of the publication committee of their record. His great-grand- father, Enos Canfield, was one of the first settlers of Smithboro, New York.
Hon. Robert Abbott Catchpole .- One of the outstanding fig- ures in public affairs in Ontario County is Robert Abbott Catch- pole, of Geneva, who is serving as a member of the New York State General Assembly from this district. He was born in Lon- don, England, August 17, 1865, the son of John Grayston and Elizabeth (Abbott) Catchpole.
John Grayston Catchpole was a native of Suffolk County, England, born in 1842, and his wife was also born in England. They came to the United States in 1879 and settled at Geneva, where Mr. Catchpole established a retail meat business five years later, under the firm name of John G. Catchpole & Son. After his death on March 19, 1919, the enterprise was continued by his son until 1921. Mr. Catchpole is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Ge- neva. There were eleven children in the Catchpole family, of whom Robert A., the subject of this sketch, was the eldest.
Robert A. Catchpole obtained his education in private schools in London. He was fourteen years of age when he came to this country with his family, and his first business experience was with his father's meat and provision store on Seneca Street. As men- tioned above, Mr. Catchpole continued with the business until 1921, at which time he disposed of it to two former employes, L. D. McMann and C. E. Cowan, both of whom had been identified with the business for 16 years.
In 1924 Mr. Catchpole was elected as a member of the New York State General Assembly and still serves in that capacity. He is a Republican and for many years has taken a prominent part in local politics and civic affairs. From 1896 until 1902 he was city fire commissioner, served as park commissioner from 1904 until 1910, and was elected to the office of mayor of Geneva
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in 1921, serving in the latter office for two years. He is a director of the Geneva Trust Company.
On April 29, 1889, Mr. Catchpole was united in marriage with Miss Helen F. McCarthy, daughter of Alexander and Mary Mc- Carthy, of Stanley, New York. They have no children.
Mr. and Mrs. Catchpole are members of Trinity Episcopal Church, and he is affiliated with Ark Lodge, F. & A. M., being Past High Priest of Chapter No. 36, R. A. M., and member of Geneva Commandery and Damascus Temple. He is also Past Exalted Ruler of B. P. O. Elks, and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose, Eagles Lodge, Geneva Rod and Gun Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
Fred W. Ford .- Associated with the C. & F. Ford Coal Com- pany, Fred W. Ford has long been recognized as one of Owego's business men and highly esteemed citizens. He was born at this place, in October, 1862, the son of George L. and Anna (Thomp- son) Ford.
George L. Ford was born in Connecticut and was one of the very early settlers of Owego. He came here in 1840, cleared a tract of land eight miles northeast of the village, and lived there until 1872. He became a prosperous farmer and also had exten- sive lumber interests. His wife was born in Tompkins County. Both are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Owego. Mr. Ford was a Democrat and held membership in the Universalist Church. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ford: 1. Louis, de- ceased. 2. Lucius, deceased. 3. Catherine Fenderson, deceased. 4. Mary Schoolcraft, deceased. 5. Goodsell, deceased. 6. Charles, deceased, was identified with the C. & F. Ford Coal Company. 7. Frank, deceased. 8. Fred W., the subject of this sketch. 9. Emma Walker, deceased.
Fred W. Ford grew up on his father's farm near Owego and received his education in the district schools. He became inter- ested in the cattle business as a feeder and buyer and continued in that particular field for twenty years. He then engaged in busi-
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ness as a lumber dealer and owned and operated sawmills through- out Southern New York and in Pennsylvania. In 1892 he and his brother, Charles, established the present coal business at Owego, and throughout the years they continued as successful dealers in coal and wood, handling a retail trade exclusively. Since 1913 Fred W. Ford has also been interested in the automobile business, first as authorized Ford dealer for one year, then as Chevrolet agent, and later as Oakland representative. Mr. Ford still owns the old Ford homestead of 350 acres near Owego, as well as about 800 acres of timber land, and much residential property in the village of Owego.
In 1892 Mr. Ford was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Randall, of Owego, the daughter of Henry and Mina (Hemstraut) Randall, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Ford have no children.
Mr. Ford is a Democrat. The family residence is located at 240 Main Street.
Floyd J. Rider .- Among Owego's most progressive business men may be mentioned Floyd J. Rider, who is superintendent of the Newark Milk & Cream Company. He was born at Tioga Cen- ter, New York, August 3, 1891, the son of Ernest and Lulu (Cook) Rider.
Ernest Rider was born at Tioga Center and his wife is a native of Halsey Valley. They now live at Straits Corners, New York. Mr. Rider has always been interested in general farming. He is a Republican and is serving as justice of the peace and road com- missioner. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church, and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. To Mr. and Mrs. Rider were born the following children: 1. Floyd J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mrs. Joseph Catlin, lives at Owego. 3. Mrs. Carlton Brown, lives at Owego. 4. Mrs. Florence Rider, lives at Straits Corners. 5. Milton, lives at home.
Floyd J. Rider is a graduate of Tioga Center High School. As a boy he entered the employ of the Standard Butter Company as a butter maker and later became manager of the company's plants
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