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Mr. Walker married, in Jamestown, Aug. 14, 1919, Elora B. Hoard, born April 15, 1899, daughter of Albert L. and Myrnell V. Clark, of Jamestown, both her par- ents born in Chautauqua county, N. Y.
GUSTAF A. ANDERSON-After a lengthy and successful career as a merchant, Mr. Anderson retired to the quiet of his farm in Ellicott, which he had pur- chased in 1901 and built upon it its present residence. He is of Swedish parentage, son of Andrew J. and Matilda (Johnson) Anderson, both born in Sweden, his father a cabinetmaker.
Gustaf A. Anderson was born in Jamestown, N. Y., May 26, 1876, and there was educated in the public schools, finishing in high school. He began business life in a mercantile house in Jamestown, and from 1900 until 1919 he was engaged as a grocer and dry goods mer- chant in Jamestown. He then retired to the farm which he now operates. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Jamestown, the Patrons of Husban- dry, and in politics is a Republican.
Mr. Anderson married, June 28, 1905, at Niagara Falls,
N. Y., Vivian R. Hall, born Nov. 2, 1888, in Lottsville, Pa., daughter of John Andrew and Johanna C. (Faust) Hall, her father born in Pennsylvania, her mother in Sweden. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are the parents of four children : Fleda, born April 7, 1906; Genevieve, born Sept. 11, 1911; Marion, born March 1, 1916; and Lucille, born Dec. 7, 1918. Mrs. Anderson organized the Ellicott Mothers' Club, No. 10, the first club of its kind in the rural districts of Chautauqua county, and served as its president four years. She also takes an active part in community affairs.
WALTER T. CORNELL-The Cornells of this review descend from an old family of Cattarangus county, N. Y., Walter T. Cornell being a grandson of Roswell Cornell, and a son of William Z. Cornell, both born in New Albion, Cattaraugus county, N. Y. Wil- liam Z. Cornell married Violetta Walters, also born in New Albion, and among their children was a son, Wal- ter T. Cornell, born April 24, 1858.
Walter T. Cornell was educated in the public schools, finishing at Randolph High School. He has made farm- ing his life business and has been very successful, now owning a good farm in the town of Ellicott, Chautauqua county, N. Y., upon which he resides. He is a Repub- lican in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episco- pal church.
Mr. Cornell married, in Salamanca, N. Y., May 2, 1883, Jessie B. Thompson, born Aug. 29, 1860, daughter of Jonathan C. and Mary (Christian) Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell are the parents of eight children : I. Millard, born Jan. 15, 1885; married Grace Williams, and has a daughter, Alice Cornelia. 2. Glen W., born Aug. 23, 1887; married Eva Taylor. 3. Earl, born July 13, 1890; married Maud Haas, and has three sons : Rob- ert, Donald, and Harold. 4. Florence B., born Nov. 2, 1893. 5. Robert B., born Dec. 3, 1895; married Teluretta Rhuel, and has two daughters, Sylvia and Arline. 6. Marie M., born May 11, 1900. 7. Chrystal B., born June 9, 1904. 8. Ruth, born Aug. 6, 1907.
JAMES P. NELSON-The life of James P. Nelson, although a comparatively short one, was lived on two hemispheres, his birthplace the Kingdom of Sweden, his marriage, and death at the age of forty-two occurring in Chautauqua county, N. Y., United States of America.
James P. Nelson was born June 10, 1852, spent the years of his youth and early manhood in Sweden, ren- dering the required three years of military service in the Swedish army. Upon coming to the United States he took up his residence in Jamestown, N. Y., engaged in farming and so continued until his death there, May 15, 1894. He was a member of the Swedish Lutheran church, and was identified with the Republican party.
James P. Nelson married, in Lakewood, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1883, Alma Charlotte Peterson, born Nov. 18, 1865, in Sweden, daughter of Nelson and Sophia Peterson. Mrs. Nelson survives her husband and resides with her eldest son, Frank C., in her own home on Lakewood road and Wellman avenue, town of Ellicott, near Celo- ron. Children: 1. Frank C., born in Jamestown, N. Y., May 24, 1884; now resides with his mother at the home in Ellicott, and is engaged in business in Jamestown as
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shipping clerk with the Jamestown Table Company. 2. Florence Elizabeth, born in Jamestown, April 3. 1886; became the wife of Carl B. King, and they have three children: James Sidney, J. Charlotte and Helen May King. 3. Clarence, born in Jamestown, July 3, 1889; joined the American army, went overseas, and saw in all two years' service, ranking as corporal; married Mae Wood Daugenbaugh. 4. George E., born in Jamestown, March 6, 1892; joined the American army in 1917 and saw two years' service at home and overseas, ranking as supply sergeant ; married Viola Gertrude Smith.
THOMAS C. HOLMES-One of the prominent figures in the life of Chautauqua county, N. Y., where he has been actively engaged in business for a number of years, is Thomas C. Holmes, who is justly regarded as one of the most substantial and influential citizens of the community. Mr. Holmes is a native of England, born in Lancaster, Sept. 13, 1859, a son of Jonathan and Mariah (Johnson) Holmes, residents of that place, where the former was engaged in business as a teamster and jobber for many years.
The lad received his education at a local school, and after completing his studies was employed in a number oi callings in his native land, where he remained until he had reached the age of forty years. He then came to the United States, and for the following four years worked at the trade of comb making, a craft he had learned in Lancashire. At the end of that period he en- gaged in his present business, which he has continued with a high degree of success ever since. Mr. Holmes is a supporter of the principles of the Republican party, consistently discharging the obligations of citizenship, although he has never been ambitious for public office. He is an Episcopalian in religious belief.
Thomas C. Holmes was united in marriage, Nov. 14, 1884, at Yorkshire, England, with Jane Elizabeth Oaks, a daughter of Robert Philip and Elizabeth (Claxton) Oaks, and they are the parents of three children, as fol- lows : Nellie, Maria Elizabeth and William.
LUDWICK JOHNSON-In Sweden, June 18, 1859, Ludwick Johnson was born, son of Munson and Charlotte Johnson, his father a farmer. The lad at- tended school and helped at farm labor, becoming famil- iar with the business which he has followed since com- ing to the United States-agriculture. His farm is in the town of Ellicott, Chautauqua, N. Y., and he is one of the prosperous young farmers of his district. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Swedish 1. itheran church.
Mr. John on married, in Jamestown, Bertha Swan- ·trom, born in Sweden, July 17, 1881, daughter of Blas and Marie ( Johnson ) Swanstrom, her father coming to the United States and settling in Jamestown, where he died in 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the parents of two children : Mildred and Gerald.
ALLAN J. NORMAN, one of the most prosperous and we're fl farmers of Charlotte township, owns and Operate , a fine farm in Charlotte Center, and is quite extensively engaged in rai ing stock. A man of good besines and executive ability, as well as a practical
and progressive agriculturist, he has met with gratify- ing success with his work and ranks today among the substantial men of his community.
Mr. Norman was born in Charlotte township, July 8, 1860, a son of John Christopher Norman, of direct English descent. Jeremiah Norman, grandfather, was born in Surrey, England, June 24, ISOS, receiving his early training in the schools of that country. Here he grew to manhood, and until he emigrated to America, worked there as an artistic gardener. After his arrival in this country in 1830, he settled in New York City, where he followed the trucking business. He remained there for nearly twenty years, and in 1851 removed to Chautauqua county, and located in Charlotte township, where he purchased 170 acres of farm land, and en- gaged in general farming and dairying. In 1870 he removed to San Pablo, Cal., leaving the farm in charge of his son, and there spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1875 and is buried at San Pablo. In politics, Mr. Norman was a Democrat, but he never cared for office, preferring to devote his time to his home and business interests. He was a member of the Con- gregational church in Sinclairville, where he was promi- nent in all its social as well as business affairs.
On Oct. 11, 1831, Jeremiah Norman was united in marriage with Frances Pringle, who was born Aug. 23, 1805. She also died in California and is buried there with her husband. To this union were born seven chil- dren : Mary Elizabeth, born July 15, 1832; John Christo- pher, see forward; Alexander, born Aug. 12, IS37; Jere- miah, born Jan. 17, 1840; William Henry, born July 31, 1842; Frances Ann, born Oct. 15, 1844; and James, born Aug. 30, 1848.
John Christopher Norman, son of Jeremiah Norman, was born in New York City, May 25, 1835. During his boyhood he attended the public schools there, and at the age of sixteen came with his parents to Chautauqua county. Here he aided his father in cultivating the home farm until 1870, when his father removed to Cali- fornia. He then took charge of the place and business interests connected with the estate of his father, con- tinuing in this occupation for nearly thirty years. In 1900 he retired and went to live with his son, Allan J. Norman. He died Dec. 8, 1903, and is buried in Char- lotte Center Cemetery, Chautauqua county, N. Y. Politically, Mr. Norman was a staunch Democrat. Fraternally, he was a prominent member of the United Order of Workmen, and the Grange at Sinclairville and Charlotte Center.
Mr. Norman married (first) July 15, 1862, Loretta Griswold, of Arkwright, Chautauqua county, N. Y., a daughter of Ellsworth Griswold. She died July 15, 1870, and is buried in Arkwright Cemetery. By this union there were three children : William E., born April 12, 1864, who resides in Sinclairville, N. Y .; Allan J., see forward; and Elizabeth, who died in childhood. Mr. Norman married (second) Amelia Trussler, by whom he had three children: Frances, who married Clayton Damond; Emma, who married Allen Damond, and who resides in New York City; and Carrie, who died in infancy.
Allan J. Norman, son of John Christopher and Loretta (Griswold) Norman, received his education in the pub- lie schools of his native township, and Sinclairville High
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School. After completing his school years, he assisted his father on the farm. He continued in this occupa- tion until 1890, when he bought the Lake farm of forty acres and started in farming for himself. Mr. Norman raises considerable stock, and he has a fine herd of pure-bred Holstein cattle of which he makes a specialty. He is an excellent judge of stock, and being a practical and progressive farmer, he has met with success in the occupation which he has chosen for his life's work. Mr. Norman is a Democrat in politics, but in local affairs votes for the men and measures that he thinks are for the best interests for all the people. He has served two terms as justice of the peace, and is secretary of the Chautauqua County Farm Bureau. Faternally, he is a member of Charlotte Center Grange, No. 669, and was master and lecturer of that institution for a number of years. Mr. Norman is also a member of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, and is active in all its social as well as business affairs, being a trustee of the same.
On June 3. 1896, Mr. Norman was united in mar- riage with Grace Smith, a daughter of Milo and Mary (Cole) Smith, of Sinclairville. To this union have been born four children, as follows: Loretta, who died in infancy ; Frank E., born Sept. 1, 1900, educated at Syra- cuse and Cornell Universities ; William L., born April 16, 1903, educated at Cornell university ; Ada, born Oct. 30, 1908, now attending the public school of Charlotte township.
ALBERT J. KENT-Like his brothers and sisters, Albert J. Kent was associated with the W. L. Kent Creamery, No. 23 Market street, a business founded by William L. Kent and successfully conducted by him until his death. A biographical sketch of William L. Kent appears elsewhere in this work.
Albert J. Kent, son of William L. and Maude E. (Polley) Kent, was born in Blackville, town of Har- mony, Chautauqua county, N. Y., Jan. 26, 1888. He was educated in the public schools, and from boyhood was associated with his father in the milk business. He was a driver for the W. L. Kent Creamery, but is now en- gaged in business on his own account. He is a Repub- lican in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Kent married, in Orange, N. J., Feb. II, 1911, Eva May Werner, born in Orange, Dec. 27, 1893, died July 1, 1920, in the hospital at Jamestown, never recovering from an operation she underwent there. She was a daughter of Max and Mary (Groom) Werner, her father born in New York City, her mother in Canada. Three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kent : Dorothy, born Jan. 14, 1913; Eunice E., born May 17, 1915; Phyllis, born Aug. 8, 1917.
GEORGE FREEMAN HITCHCOCK, who during the last decade has been steadily and successfully farm- ing a good acreage in the Westfield and Ripley districts of Chautauqua county, has the enviable distinction of having reared four sturdy sons who were willing and went, when the national call to arms came in the Great War just ended. Four sons given to fight for the na- tional ideal, and four sons safely returned with honor- able discharge after the terrible fighting was ended and the victory won, is about the acme of satisfaction that a patriotic father could have, And since George F.
Hitchcock has been in the county, he has shown himself to be worthy of place among the representative and responsible agriculturists.
He was born in Humphrey, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., Feb. 19, 1862, the son of Freeman and Ann M. (Dye) Hitchcock. His father was an industrious farmer of that place, and George F. was one of nine children, four sons and five daughters. He was edu- cated in the district school nearest to his home, and after leaving . school gave his entire time, for many years, to the execution of tasks arising in the operation of the parental farm. Eventually, he became an inde- pendent farmer, purchasing a property, fifty acres in extent, near that of his father. Later, he sold the property to advantage, and in or about 1910 came into Chautauqua county, settling in Westfield, where for two years he worked for Henry Allen, and for a like period acted as farm steward, or caretaker, for Dr. Walsh. In 1914 he purchased from Rachel McDowell the farm of ninety acres in Ripley township, upon which he has since lived. It is a good property, well adapted to general and dairy farming, and has substantial mod- ern barn and house, and since he took the property over it has been maintained in an expert, up-to-date manner, Mr. Hitchcock being an industrious and skillful agri- culturist.
Mr. Hitchcock has shown close interest in matters relating to agriculture, and is one of the active mem- bers of the local Grange; he is also a member of the Dairymen's League.
Politically, Mr. Hitchcock is a Republican, although his interest in national politics has not been so keen as in local affairs; he has never sought political or public office, and generally has been more disposed to give his time and thought to matters of production than of discussion. During the World War, while his four sons were away from home and in the military forces of the Nation, he strove to do his part by holding in good cultivation the acreage he controlled, thus coop- erating with the government in its endeavor to bring an increasing surplusage of foodstuffs from American soil to aid in supporting the allies until the hour of victory. And as far as he was able, he contributed loyally to the funds promoted to meet the needs of the Nation in the war.
He married (first) Margaret McCurre, daughter of John and Mary Ann ( Wyman) McCurre, of Humphrey, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., which marriage took place at Humphrey, Oct. 5, 1886. He married (second) Mrs. Margaret Galloway, daughter of David and Rose Fer- guson, of Westfield, Chautauqua county. He is the father of seven children, all born to the first marriage, among them his four sons of worthy war record. The children, in order of birth, were: I. John, born at Humphrey, educated in schools of that place, eventu- ally entered the army when war came. 2. George, whose history is similar to that of his elder brother, has, since his return from the war, purchased, in con- junction with his younger brother Freeman, a farm of forty acres in Chautauqua county. 3. Daniel. 4. Charles, also a veteran of the World War. 5. Ann, who married Walter Teamley, a successful Westfield farmer. 6. Freeman, the fourth son to join the army during the war, and to see war service. 7. Henry.
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The national war record of the Hitchcock family is noteworthy, and the personal record of George Free- man Hitchcock, in its relation to Chautauqua county agriculture, has been commendable. He has proved himself to be a good farmer, industrious and able, and by his responsible and productive effort has contributed his full quota to the maintaining of the county in sat- isfactory progress. He is a good neighbor, and has made many friends since he came into the county. The family attend the Presbyterian church, and have been consistent in support of church work, and interested in the general public movements within the community.
PATRICK HENRY GARRITY-A resident of Jamestown since 1908, Patrick Henry Garrity takes a keen and active interest in the manufacturing and busi- ness life of that city, and he displays the same careful consideration that characterized all his early activities with the affairs of his former connections. He was born in Johnsonburg, Pa., March 30, 1883. his father, Thomas Garrity, being a contractor in railroad con- structional work; he was many years in the employ of the R., P. & R. Railroad, with headquarters at John- sonburg, and passed away Feb. 22, 1889, when his son Patrick H. was only six years old. His wife, Anna Garrity, is still living in Johnsonburg.
Patrick H. Garrity obtained a very good education in the grammar and high schools of his native town, leav- ing school when seventeen years old to enter the service of the Erie Railroad. He was in the transportation and traffic department, where he remained for sixteen years, located at Johnsonburg and Bradford, Pa. In April, 1908, he was appointed local freight agent for the Erie Railroad at Jamestown, N. Y., continuing in this posi- tion for seven years and six months. On Oct. 1, 1915, Mr. Garrity accepted the position of treasurer with the F. M. Curtis Company, having charge of the office and the selling and credit department. He retains this oc- cupation at the present time. Mr. Garrity is active in the work of the Board of Commerce and in the Manu- facturers' Association of Jamestown. He is a past grand knight in Jamestown Council, No. 926, Knights of Columbus, and this is one of his special activities, being one of the leaders of the association. He is also deeply interested in his church, the Roman Catholic Church of SS. Peter and Paul. A great reader and a constant student, Mr. Garrity finds the greatest pleas- ure in his books. He is deeply interested in all publications which have a bearing upon commercial life, while his lighter reading is given to books of travel and the upbuilding of citics and their inhabitants, biog- raphies of prominent men, and descriptive literature of a high grade
In Johnsonberg. Pa., Sept. 20, 1905, Patrick Henry Garrity was married to Elizabeth Frances McCormick, the daughter of John McCormick, who was at one time engaged in the making of sulphur and acids. Hc is now retired from active work and lives at his home in Johnsonburg. Mr. and Mrs. Garrity have no chil- dren. Mrs. Garrity is a member of the National Order of the Daughters of Isabella, being a trustee of the National Association, Mr. and Mrs. Garrity make their home at No. 33 Chestnut street, Jamestown.
MAGNUS ANDERSON, for many years an enter- prising and successful farmer in Kiantone township of Chautauqua county, N. Y., and well regarded in that place, was born in Sweden, Nov. 7, 1852. He was edu- cated in the public school of his native place, and came to America at the age of twenty-two years. Soon after landing, he settled in Jamestown, N. Y., and prospered. Eventually he purchased a farming property in Kian- tone township, and since that time has resided there, industriously and intelligently farming his acreage to good advantage. He has lived a steady, unostentatious life, and is a hospitable and helpful neighbor, generous in his support of all projects that pertain to the well- being or the advancement of the community in which he settled. He has much improved his farming prop- erty, and has a comfortable home.
In political matters Mr. Anderson gives allegiance to the Republican party, but he does not enter actively into national politics; however, in the public affairs of his community, he has taken a marked interest, indepen- dently, however, of whether a man he approves for a certain local office is a Republican or a Democrat. In all matters bearing upon agriculture he takes close heed, and has adopted many modern methods and appliances upon his farm. He is a member of the local Grange. In church matters he is consistent and conscientious, observing in his daily life and business dealings a high code of Christian conduct.
Mr. Anderson married (first) Christine Magnison, who died and left four children : Olga, who became the wife of George Cedarquist; Minnie, deceased, the wife of David Sundell; Arthur, who married Esther Miller ; and Clarence, who lives at home. Mr. Anderson mar- ried (second) Feb. 18, 1905, Jennie M. Nelson, daughter of G. A. and Matilda Nelson, and they have three chil- dren : Marguerite, born Dec. 14, 1907; Richard, born March 27, 1909; and William, born Feb. 2, 1912.
Magnus Anderson has held the sincere respect and friendship of many people of Kiantone township since he came into it to reside, by his responsible industry and his commendable private life.
ROSCOE B. MARTIN-Prominent among the citi- zens of Forestville, N. Y., is Roscoe B. Martin, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, and a resident of the community for the past two years.
Joseph B. Martin, father of Roscoe B. Martin, was born in Silver Creek, and for fifty years carried on a machinery business for the cleaning of grain, and was very successful. He married Rose Bermont, and they became the parents of the following children: 1. Alta R., a resident of Buffalo, N. Y. 2. Dow, deceased. 3. -, now Mrs. Charles T. Howson, of Silver Creek, N. Y. 4. Roscoe B., mentioned below.
Roscoe B. Martin was born Aug. 27. 1880, at Silver Creek, N. Y., the son of Joseph B. and Rose ( Bermont) Martin. lle entered the public schools of Silver Creek when a young lad and passed through the consecutive grades to his graduation from the local high school, en- tering upon his business career at this time as a travel- ing salesman for a wholesale grocery house and sub- sequently becoming purchasing agent for the S. Howes Company at Silver Creek, with whom he was associated
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until 1918, when he was appointed assistant cashier of the First National Bank at Forestville, which position he still holds at the present time. In politics, Mr. Martin is a Republican and takes a keen interest in the activities of the organization. He affiliates with the Masonic fraternity and is also a member of the Chau- tauqua Historical Society and of the Motor Boat Club.
With a vigorous and luminous intellect, Mr. Martin combines strength of character and a genial disposition. This union of traits explains in large measure his suc- cess. He is a close student, keeping fully abreast of modern thought, and possesses the high esteem of the general public.
On Aug. 9, 1911, Roscoe B. Martin was united in marriage with Inez May Armstrong, daughter of John C. and Nellie (Hawkins) Armstrong. They have no issue.
GEORGE HENRY SINDEN, well regarded resi- dent of Ripley, Chautauqua county, N. Y., and for forty years a responsible and progressive farmer in that district, was too young to take part in the Civil War, but he enlisted in the national military forces a few years after the end of that terrible devastating struggle and saw much service on the frontier, in Kentucky, Kansas and Wyoming, during a time when the Indian unrest was such that the frontiersmen needed to keep unceasing vigilance. And since he left the national service, in 1876, and returned to Ripley, he has shown commendable characteristics of steadiness and industry, which have brought him a security both in material wealth and in sincere friendships within that commun- ity. He has taken a leading part in agricultural affairs, an active part in public affairs, and a consistent, consci- entious part in church work and maintenance.
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