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and retreated, at the same time ordering his men to fall back. He was followed by a perfect shower of bullets, one of which struck him in the side, passing through his lungs, bat he was saved from capture by his horse, which bore him to the rear. Hle received all the care and atten- tion it was possible to bestow upon him, but in vain; the wound was fatal. and oa the morning of May 18, 1804, two days after he had received his death wound, his spirit passed away from earth at a farm house where he had been carried by his devoted followers.
On July 3, 1848, he married Julia A. Jeffords, a daugh . ter of John and Phoebe ( Wood) Jeffords. To Col. and Mrs. Carpenter were born three children: 1. Belle E., wife of Theodore E. Grandin, whose biographical record precedes this. 2. Franc C., who married (first) Henry Charles Blanchard, and (second) Frederick A. Bright- man. (See following sketches). 3. Addie J., who mar- ried W. P. Frink.
In religious affiliation. Col. Carpenter was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was a sincere Christian. Politically he was a Republican, but never cared for office. Col. Elial Foote Carpenter was endowed with those qualities which naturally constitute men lead- ers. and by sturdy observation and careful examination, and application of principles he greatly overcame all the disadvantages which he confronted, and made his life useful and honorable, and his death universally mourned and regretted. This is a splendid ideal. For years, to the best of his ability and according to the light God gave him, Col. Carpenter tried to follow it. Will men say as much of the rest of us when we lay down our burdens ? And, if they should, should we not gladly admit that he was one of the first to follow it, and by the fame he won and the example he set put us on the way ?
HENRY CHARLES BLANCHARD-The Blanch- ard family herein. reviewed came to Western New York from the State of New Hampshire about 1824, and arrived in the town of Ellicott, Chautauqua county, ten year- loter. Amos Blanchard, the founder, was born in Antrim. N. II., in 1799. died June 16, 1891, at his farm in Ellie tt. Upon coming t . Western New York in 1824, he settled in Erie count , at Aurora, there residing until 182 :. when he moved to Chautauqua county, purchasing a large farm ir the town of Ellicott, and for over half a retory det*el himself to its improvement and culti- V?' n. He was a Democrat in politics, and an official men.r . f the Fir t Pre byterian Church of Jamestown. H. roser: ! Banice Flint and they were the parents of r. a e a daughter. Amos Black hard was a son " Caleb Plan chard, a' o borra in the "Granite State," in the village of Atrim, where his life was passed as farger ? ! merci ... \me Blanchard Bved to the great ...... tweear , and of the e years sixty seven . New York, fifty-cover being pet in the town of Ellicott.
H . - Chorle, Blanchard, son of Amos and Eunice ( Flint Er chard, w. born it Aurora, Erie county, N Y. La p. , derd Aug 27, 1881, in Jane town, and i buried in la kering; Cemetery Je tudied medi- cire der Dr Gras, ci lame town, and later entered Dirtroth College, where he ws graduated. After receivre he degree he Fenan practice at Aurora, N Y., bittet lap afterwards located in Buffalo, N. Y, where
he successfully practiced his profession for twenty years. He then returned to Jamestown, opening an office at No. 210 West Third street, his residence being on Chandler street. He became a well known, influential citizen of Jamestown and was regarded as a skilled and successful physician.
During the Civil War. Dr. Blanchard offered his serv- ices to the government and served with distinction as a surgeon, attaining the rank of lieutenant-colonel and later colonel of his regiment, the 78th New York. Dur- ing the war he served his country in many hard-fought battles, and in one of the battles toward the end of the war he was wounded; later received his honorable dis- charge from the service. He was a Democrat in politics, and a Presbyterian in religion. Among his professional brethren and friends, his standing was high, his intel- lectual attainments and ability as a physician being recognized, and as a soldier he was one of the bravest of the brave.
Col. Blanchard married (first) Caroline Lamson, of Detroit, who died a year after her marriage. He mar- ried (second) in June, 1880, at Jamestown, Franc C. Car- penter, daughter of Col. Elial Foote Carpenter, and sis- ter of Mrs. Belle Grandin and Mrs. W. P. Frink, of Jamestown. Col. Elial Foote Carpenter was lieutenant- colonel of the 112th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, and at the battle of Proctor's Creek was mor- tally wounded and died the following night, May 8, 1864. Col. and Mrs. Blanchard were the parents of Henry Charles (2), of whom further.
Henry Charles (2) Blanchard was born in James- town, N. Y., July 4, 1881, died in Paris, Okla., Sept. 1, 1913. He completed public school courses of study with graduation from Jamestown High School, and entered Hobart College, whence he was graduated with honors. Deciding upon his profession, he entered Rensselaer Polytechnic School, Troy, N. Y., whence he was gradu- ated C. E. For eight years after graduation he was engaged in professional work in Jamestown in connec- tion with the city engineering department. During a part of that period he was engaged in the survey of the rail- way between Jamestown, N. Y., and Warren, Pa. He was also engaged on the survey for the steamboat land- ings in the city and along the lake. He closed his work in Jamestown and went West, being for a time in Coffey- ville, Kan., going thence to Fort Smith in 1907, then accepting a position as assistant to the city engineer in charge of street paving. Two years later (1900) he accepted the call of the city engineer of Hugo, Okla., and there continued until his passing away.
In Hugo, Mr. Blanchard with Hiram Phillips, a con- sulting engineer of St. Louis, Inid the broad plan of the city's splendid water works system, and it is due to Mr. Blanchard's untiring activity, his tact and ability, that the city has its water plant, for opposition was strong and at times only his coolness and wise counsel prevented an overthrow of all his plans. The plant was finally completed at a cost of $265,000. He also built for Hugo a $75,000 sewer system, and seven miles of paved streets, costing $200,000, making Ingo the best paved city in Oklahoma. This completed his life work, but in Hugo these public works stand as monuments to his ability and faithfulness. He was ill but a few weeks ; an opera- tion becoming necessary, he was taken to the Aiken Hos-
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pital in Paris, Okla., and there died. He was brought to Jamestown and laid at rest in Lakeview Cemetery. Hc was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Free and Accepted Masons.
Col. Blanchard (as he was always called) married, in April, 1910, Hclen Reinbold, at her home in Wichita, Kan. They were the parents of two children, Helen and Jane. Said the Hugo "Daily Husonian :"
Should a stranger have asked in Hugo what man is best beloved by his friends the answer would have been "Colonel" Blanchard. With his sunny smile, his cheerful greeting, a meeting with him on the street was like a ray of sunshine. Open and above board in all his dealings the respect of all was his, faithful and true to his task, giving his ail to his work, admira- tion of the man's character was involuntary. A faith- ful husband, a loving son, a devoted father, in his home life he was an example to be followed.
Mr. Blanchard's mother, Mrs. Frederick A. Brightman, of Jamestown, N. Y., was with her son at the last, and with her daughter-in-law brought his body to James- town for burial.
Mrs. Franc C. (Carpenter) Blanchard, widow of Col. Henry C. Blanchard, M. D., survived her husband and married (second) June 23, 1900, in Jamestown, N. Y., Frederick Allen Brightman, born in Clymer, Chautauqua county, N. Y., son of Joseph and Priscilla (Allen) Brightman.
FREDERICK A. BRIGHTMAN was educated in the public schools of Panama, Chautauqua county, N. Y., at Fredonia State Normal School, and Albany Law School. He taught school in Chautauqua county for several years after graduation from "Normal." He then began the study of law under the preceptorship of Wal- ter Loran Sessions, an eminent Chautauquan, then prac- ticing in Panama. After his admission to the New York bar, he began practice in Panama as a partner with Mr. Sessions under the firm name Sessions & Brightman. Later, when Mr. Brightman located in Jamestown, he practiced his profession with A. C. Pickard as partner and later with D. D. Dorns. Finally Mr. Brightman abandoned the practice of law, and for seventeen years was connected with the Art Metal Construction Company of Jamestown. He is now and for several years has been associated with the American Express Company in Jamestown. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
MARVIN N. EVERETT-The name Everett is derived, according to two noted authorities on English nomenclature, Bardsley and Harrison, from old Eng- lish, French and Teutonic word forms, the former trans- lating them as boar plus brave, the latter as boar plus counsel. The name was originally doubtless a descriptive title designating its bearer as the possessor of staunch, aggressive courage or keen sagacity. The first form was Everard, the next change Evered, and then the final "d" was sharpened into "t" in Everett. A distinguished record in civil, military, and religious callings has been written in the family name in England, and its Ameri- can history dates from 1636, when Richard Everett founded a numerous progeny in New England. The
Everett family herein mentioned, however, records its first annals in this country at a later period, through John Everett, though its origin traces back to the same common ancestor in England.
Arms-Gules, a chevron paly of eight or and azure, between three mullets argent; a bordure wavy of the second.
Crest-A griffin's head sable erased gules charged with three barrulets, that in the middle argent, the other two or, over all a pallet wavy ermine.
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(I) The first generation of this line of the Everett family of whom there is record extant was a Rev. Everett, a Presbyterian minister of England, who re- mained in that country all of his life. The name of John is a tradition in the family, and it is probable that this was the name he bore. He was the father of an only child, John Everett, the immigrant ancestor, who came to this country about 1770.
(II) John Everett, founder of his line in America, was a young man of venturesome spirit and independ- ent nature and did not come kindly under the strong religious discipline of his father, the Rev. Everett. Con- sequently, in early young manhood, he came to America with two other youths of his own age, arriving in New York about 1770. He followed the Hudson river north- ward, and settled in Saratoga county, N. Y., this being the first definite location of this branch of the Everett family in America. According to family history, he was a Revolutionary soldier, and fought in the Ameri- can army in battles and campaigns in the neighborhood of his home. Records show that John Everett is listed as a private in Col. Malcom's regiment and in the Third Regiment of Orange County Militia during the Revolu- tionary War. John Everett married, and had two sons : John, of whom further; and Daniel.
(If) John (2) Everett, son of John (1) Everett, the immigrant ancestor, was born about 1795, in Saratoga county, N. Y. He became a manufacturer of measures, and his products were periodically shipped down the Hudson river to New York City, where they were sold in the open market. He was the owner of a substantial business, and acquired title to considerable land in Sara- toga county; two parcels were deeded to him in 1820 and 1836. He remained in Saratoga county many years, then moved to Fulton county, N. Y., locating at Cran- berry Creek, where he died at the age of fifty-five years.
Mr. Everett married, in Saratoga county, N. Y., about 1822-23, Elizabeth Walker, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The first pioneer families of Dutchess county, N. Y., in- cluded the Walker family, the members of which were well known and highly respected. Elizabeth (Walker) Everett was a devout Christian, finding in religious work and belief the inspiration for a life that, at its best, lacked many of the comforts and pleasures of the present day. To her family she was devotion itself, and to them she transmitted her many excellent quali- ties of mind and heart, a strong intellectuality, a love of literature, and reverence for the word of God. She was an ideal homemaker, spun the family garments, and performed much of the work of the house herself, mak- ing it a place where her family, relatives and their friends, loved to gather. She died in 1881, at Falconer, N. Y., where she had come is later years with her chil- dren. John and Elizabeth (Walker) Everett were the
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parents of eight children, as follows: 1. John, of whom further. 2. Marvin N., of whom further. 3. Benjamin, died at the age of seventeen years. 4. Nelson, died at the age of fifteen years. 5. Miranda, died at the age oi eighteen years. 6. Washington, married Mary Adamıs: he was a farmer by occupation, and also was a Civil War veteran. 7. William, died at the age of twenty-one years. 8. Melvin, a carpenter by trade, and the only surviving member of the family; he resides at Falconer. N. Y., and is unmarried.
(1\') John (3) Everett, son of John (2) and Eliza- beth ( Walker) Everett, was born in Saratoga county, N. Y .. Feb. 18. 1825. He worked at home with his father, like his brother. Marvin N., and when a young man removed to Chautauqua county, N. Y. He became a builder of flat boats, in association with his brother, Marvin N., on which they shipped various cargoes down the Allegheny river to the Ohio river, thence to Pitts- burgh, Pa .. where their products were sold in the mar- ket. He prospered in this enterprise, and later became a manufacturer of sash and doors, and one of the most prominent citizens of Falconer, N. Y.
Mr. Everett married Elizabeth Yaw, and to them were born the following children: Martha F., who became the wife of Jackson C. Meridith, a business man of Jamestown : Walter R., whose sketch follows ; John. Jr., married lennie Young, by whom he had three children.
(1\') Marvin N. Everett, son of John (2) and Eliz- abeth ( Walker ) Everett, was born at Maxon Hill, Sara- t ga county. N. Y., March 24, 1828, and died in James- town. N. Y., Feb. 4. 1909. aged eighty years, eleven months and twenty days, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery. His youth was passed in Saratoga county, in association with his father, who was a manufacturer of measures. In 1850, at the age of twenty-two years, the young man left home and made his way. westward, finally locating at Worksburg, now Falconer, Chau- tauqua county. N. Y. There, with his brother John he engaged in the building of flat boats, which they ! abd with produce and sent down the Allegheny river to Pittshurgh. In 1854 he sold his business interests at Falconer to his brother, and spent the following six years in the State of California, as a millwright in Sacramento, and later located in Trinity county, where he became a successful gold miner. In 1860 he returned . Chautauqua county, N. Y., and bought a large farm in the town of Gerry, which he owned and conducted for five years. In 1866 he married, and later went West on account of his wife's health, locating in Kansas. Ther. Mr. Everett bought considerable land, and also engaged in the brokerage business in Minneapolis, Kan. After spending two years in Kansas, he again returned to Chatrauqua county, locating in the town of Gerry. After the death of his wife he made his home in Fal- toner, where he married again, in 1875, and in 1881 Hil are residence in Falconer, which he occupied · ntil 14, then moved to Jamestown. In 1887 Mr. Everett dres plans and built the Hotel Everett on West Fire: ** ert, Jame town, at a cost of $50,000. This was a sub tanti:l building of brick and stone, five stories in heger, w. I appointed, and one of the leading hotels in it 11e contained owner of the hotel until 1892, when he . Ald it and retired from active business.
Mr Everett wa very fond of mechanical work, a genius in many ways, fond of scientific studies, and a
constant reader. He also at one time had quite an ex- tensive apiary, and was deeply interested in bee culture, to which he devoted much time and study. Strictly temperate himself, he strongly advocated the cause of temperance in the most pronounced way, and to his in- terest and generosity the building of the First Metho- dist Church of Falconer is due. The beautiful house on Main street, Falconer, was sold by Mr. Everett in 1895, and a residence established at No. 105 West Second street, Jamestown, where he resided until his death. He was a Republican in politics, and strictly adhered to the policies of his party. He was ever interested in the welfare of the community and gave much of his time and material assistance to public-spirited movements.
Mr. Everett married (first ) June 23, 1866, Emily J. Perry, daughter of Ebenezer and Susan (Coil) Perry. He married (second) March 3, 1875, Viola D. Oburg, daughter of Oscar and Bebe (Wellman) Oburg, of Ashville, Chautauqua county, N. Y. Mrs. Everett sur- vives her husband, a woman of forceful character, busi- ness ability, and womanly virtues. She was always a true partner and helpmate, and of real assistance to her husband in his business undertakings. When his health failed she assumed the management of the Hotel Everett and so continued until that property was sold. In 1908 she occupied the Marvin House of twenty-one rooms, and in 1909 she bought the property from the heirs of the Isabelle Marvin estate and has since operated it with success. She also built, adjoining the Marvin House, a three-story brick block, the first story now occupied by the American Railway Express Company and the Williamson Veneer Company. The upper stories con- stitute the Lawrence Hotel. In addition to these prop- erties, Mrs. Everett is the owner of other valuable real estate in Jamestown, where she is known and recog- nized as a woman of rare executive ability. She is of deeply charitable impulse, and interested in all public movements for the good of her community. She has a host of friends and is highly esteemed. Mr. and Mrs. Everett were without children.
(V) Walter R. Everitt, son of John (3) and Eliza- beth (Yaw) Everett, the former spelling his name "Everitt" and the latter "Everett," was born March 16, 1855. in Falconer, Chautauqua county, N. Y. He was educated in the common schools in Falconer and Jamestown High School. At the age of twenty years he went to the State of Kansas, remaining for a year on account of poor health, then returned East, going to Bradford, Pa., where he engaged in the wagon manu- facturing business with a Mr. Larson. In those days there were no pipe lines to convey the crude oil found in the oil fields about Bradford and wagon making was an allied industry, thus the wagons made by Mr. Everitt were used to transport oil to market. A few years were spent here and then he returned to his native town, Fal- coner, where he assumed the management of the affairs of his father's estate. In 1887 he built a large ware- house and grist mill in Falconer and took in as a part- ner. Wellington Warner. After Mr. Warner's death in 1800, Mr. Everitt sold the mill and retired from active business life. Ile lived retired in Falconer until the latter part of 1005, when he went to San Diego, Cal., to benefit his health, remaining a year and a half; he then came East to look after some of his interests. He left Falconer a second time for California and his health
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was seemingly improved by travel and change of climate ; in 1908 he became connected with a biological station at La Jolla in a minor position. This station has since be- come the Scripps Institution for Biological Research of the University of California. Here Mr. Everitt acquired much knowledge, training and experience in the study of biology, his duties at La Jolla being to collect and care for molluscs, fish and various other marine ani- mals. In the course of time it was recommended by Dr. Ritter, who was director of the station, that Mr. Everitt be transferred to the University at Berkeley. The recommendation was accepted by the faculty and subse- quently he was with the department of zoology for several years. During his residence in California he made a large personal collection of things pertaining to biology and one of the finest assortments of sea shells known in this country. The shells are now being prepared and will be presented presently to the University of Cali- fornia as the Walter R. Everitt collection. In I911 he returned a third time to Falconer and remained eight years, until Nov. 30, 1919, when most of his interests here were settled. He then decided to go to La Jolla, Cal .. established a home and spend the remainder of his life. His health was apparently good and improved from its condition in earlier life, and his sudden death from heart trouble came as a great shock to his wife, relatives and friends, Sept. 30, 1920, and later he was laid at rest in Pine Hill Cemetery, Falconer, N. Y.
Mr. Everitt was a man of retired nature and did not indulge in fraternal or club life, being a great lover of the home. His recreation was one of study, being a con- stant reader. He did considerable research work during his leisure moments in the study and collection of marine life. He was a true student of nature, very fond of travel, and a keen observer. Another of his favorite pastimes was to care for his garden, in which he did much to develop horticulture and agriculture. He was a strong advocate of outdoor life, as has been shown by his outdoor activities. In politics he was affiliated with the Republican party, but independent and progressive with his vote, and in religion, while he was not a mem- ber of any church, he most devotedly lived a Christian life.
Mr. Everitt married (first) in 1895. Catherine Cryan, of Dunkirk, N. Y .; she died in 1902. He married (sec- ond) in 1920, Mrs. Ada (Pew) Mayo, of Helena, Mont., daughter of George W. Pew. Mr. Pew was a graduate of Cornell University and held life certificates as a teacher in the States of New York, Wisconsin and Iowa.
(The Oburg Line).
The name Oburg is one of old origin in Sweden, and many people bearing it are of high station in life; this is evidenced by the fact that several of Sweden's fore- most citizens bear this name.
Oburg (Oberg) Arms-Or. two lozenges conjoined in fesse sable. Crest-Out of a tube or three peacock plumes proper, charged with two lozenges of the shield.
Supporters-Two lions rampant reguardant or.
The life of Oscar Oburg, in which this narrative chiefly deals, is one which bears out the traditions of the Oburg family. This line-of the Oburg family of Sweden was founded in the United States by Peter Oburg, who was born near Stockholm, Sweden, and lived there until 1849,
when he and his family emigrated to America, arriving at New York City. From New York City he came to Chautauqua county, N. Y., by the way of Buffalo and Dunkirk, thence to Jamestown, mostly by boat and stage coach.
Mr. Oburg married, in his native land, Margaret -, and to them were born five children before com- ing here: I. Caroline, married John Anderson, and they lived near Sugar Grove, Pa., later at Red Wing, Minn., where they died. 2. Mary, died young, unmarried. 3. Pontius, married Mary - -; they went to Indiana, where both died at an early age. 4. Oscar, of whom further. 5. Frank, married Eliza -; he went to Peoria, Ill .; during the Civil War he enlisted in the army, serving for four years, taking part in many im- portant battles.
Oscar Oburg, son of Peter and Margaret Oburg, was born Feb. 25, 1833, near Stockholm, Sweden. At the age of sixteen he came to this country with his parents, and upon his arrival in Jamestown, N. Y., he found em- ployment at the old Shaw Hotel in this city, which was located at the corner of Main and West Third streets, the site now occupied by the Prendergast block. The Shaw Hotel was a regular stop for stage coaches, then practically the only means of travel, a change of horses being necessary at the hotel stables, and it was here that the young man secured his first employment. Later Oscar Oburg went to Ashville, Chautauqua county, N. Y., where for some time he was engaged in the tailor- ing business, having learned the trade in his native land. He remained in this business for some time, subse- quently becoming interested in the shoe business, which he continued until after the Civil War, when he turned his attention to farming, following this calling until old age compelled his retirement. Mr. Oburg was a Re- publican in politics, and was active on the local town election boards; a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Ashville for more than sixty-six years. He was greatly interested in church work, being at various times steward, trustee, class leader, super- intendent of the Sunday school, and filled various other offices. He was a man of high religions character, kind- hearted and beloved by all who knew him. From an humble immigrant boy he arose to a station of high re- spect and esteem in his community.
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