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A. Mixer), Willie E., died, aged two; Ellis D., Mary E. (Mrs. Willis Davis), John S. and Carrie D. Subject and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. David B. lived and died where his widow now resides on 225 acres. His widow and son retain the homestead.
Bellinger, P. E., is one of the old residents of Little Falls, and was born July 2, 1837. In 1860 he married Lana Catharine Ulile and has a family of six chil- dren, three sons and three daughters. He owns 223 acres of land utilized for dairying, hay and grain, and has a herd of thirty-six milch cows. In politics he is a liberal- minded Democrat; his sons sharing the same political faith. His youngest son, Peter A. ; his daughter, Mamie M., and youngest daughter, Ada G., are at home. His oldest daughter, Melissa A , and the two oldest sons, James H. and Frank E., are married.
Tallman, W. Akins, is a native of Schuyler. llis father, Ebenezer Tallman, came from Schenectady, and was drafted in the war of 1812. He hired a substitute and sent in his place. In 1871 W. A. Tallman married Esther Willis, and they have five chil- dren, four danghters and a son. Mr. Tallman is a Republican in politics, and is a repre- sentative citizen. He has been poormaster of the town two years.
Lewis, David, Ilion, was born in Albany, July 5, 1835. He came to Herkimer county in 1853, and in August, 1856, he entered the Frankfort Bank as teller, and April 6, 1868, was elected cashier and held the two positions twelve years in all ; and when that bank was closed the directors gave him a very flattering testimonial : Resolved, That said David Lewis, esq., the cashier of this bank, has, by his strict integrity and his careful and skillful management of the affairs of the bank for the past ten years, won the respect and esteem of the members of this board; and they think it proper and fit- ting that at this, their last meeting, they should in this manner express their sentiments and feelings toward him, and tender him their best wishes for his future happiness and welfare. In 1872 Mr. Lewis became cashier of the llion National Bank and has held the position ever since.
Miller, Alonzo P., Winfield, was born in Frankfort, Jannary 21, 1837. He owns a grain and dairy farm of 183 acres. He enlisted in the late war in Company E, 152d N. Y. Volunteers, September 11, 1862, was appointed corporal, September 21, 1862, and served as such until he became sergeant, December 2, 1864; he also served in the regiment band about one year. He was discharged July 13, 1865, near Washington, D. C. His father was Riley Miller, who was born in Chatham, Columbia county, and early settled in this town. He was born May 6, 1805, and died October 6, 1874. He was a son of Nathaniel Miller, born July 8, 1775, and died July 24, 1856. Alonzo P. Miller married October 6, 1868, Hester A. Slade, and they have two children : Minnie E., who married James K. Armling, and Carrie 1 .. , a teacher at North Winfield. Hester A. Miller was a daughter of Samuel and Eliza Slade, of Litchfield.
Salisbury, John E., Litchfield, was born in Wales, October 20, 1855, and settled in Frankfort. He came to this town about 1870, and in 1883 settled on the Marshall farm of 123 acres. He commenced the manufacturing of lime here in 1886. The limestone is quarried on the farm, and the kiln now in use he built that year. He also carries on
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farming. He married Mary E., daughter of Henry Goodier, who was a son of Rev. Aaron Goodier. Mr. and Mrs. Salisbury have four children : Ethel M., Harry G., Elma M. and Grace E. John E. is a son of Robert and Mary Salisbury. The latter died January I, 1892, aged sixty-nine years.
Harris, William II., Middleville, was born in Fairfield, October 17, 1813, and learned the blacksmith's trade. His forefathers were prominent in the settlement of Rhode Island. with Roger Williams. The subject has in his possession the first charter given by Charles II. to Roger Williams and others. The father of William H. Harris came on foot and alone from Rhode Island to Fairfield in 1780, at the age of sixteen; at the age of thirty-two he married Rebecca Kimball, who bore him two sons and three daughters, as follows: John Harris, died in Newport in 1862, aged forty ; Olive, mar- ried Lewis Hall, of Newport; Lydia, married E. J. Chassels, of Holland Patent ; Saralı who married Rev. G. O. Phelps, of Potsdam; and William H., the subject, who married Miss M. E. Kellar. They have five children living. Mr. Harris owns 175 acres of dairy farm, stocked with thirty-seven cows. He is a Republican.
Kenyon, Samuel P. (deceased), was born in Ira, Cayuga county, September 1, 1846, a son of H. B. and Betsey (Brown) Kenyon. Rev. H. B. Kenyon was a Baptist min- ister, and lived and died in Ira, Cayuga county. He raised a family of eleven children. Samuel P. received a district school education and began life as a clerk. He ran a store at Oriskany Falls, and traveled for Comstock Brothers, of Utica for two years. For one year he was with Fonda & Bagley, of Albany. In 1873 he came to Warren, where he engaged at farming until his death, June 14, 1884. He was an active Mason, and was serving as justice on his second term at his death. He was an active Repub- lican. In 1861 he enlisted in the Eighty-seventh Ohio Regiment and served four months. In 1863 he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-fourth N. Y. Cavalry, as first sergeant, was wounded in the leg before Petersburg, and carried the ball to his grave. He was sent to Harwood Hospital, Washington, D. C. For a time after his recovery he acted as clerk in the quartermaster's department. He received a medal of honor voted by Congress, for bravery displayed on the field of battle, and was discharged with the regiment at the close of the war. He married Jannary 2, 1873, Rebecca Marshall, born in Warren, where she resides, September 9, 1852, a daughter of Daniel and Lucy (Green) Marshall. Mr. Marshall was born April 11, 1784, in Connecticut, and died February 22, 1862. He came to Warren prior to the war of 1812, and followed farming all his life. He had three children: Jeremiah, who died in childhood ; Webster, who was killed at twenty while coasting, and Rebecca. Mr. Marshall was a member of the Masonic fraternity. Subject and wife had four children : Darwin B., Florence, Marshall and Floyd. Mrs. Kenyon owns the homestead. She received her education in the district school and Richfield select school.
Kay, Artemas J., Litchfield, is one of the prominent farmers of Litchfield. IIe mar- ried Julia, daughter of Barnum Ball, who is a son of Elias B. Ball, one of the leading farmers of this town. Mr. and Mrs. Kay have four sons: Francis R., Bertram J., Si- mon R. and Unie C. Kay. Artemas J. is a son of John Kay, a native of England, who came with his parents when ten years of age, and settled in Frankfort. He married
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Elmira L. Matteson, of this town, and they had five children, two of whom survive: Laurence E. and Artemas J. Mrs. Emira L. Kay was a daughter of Stephen A. Matte- son, who came with his father, Jesse Matteson, from Rhode Island, and settled early in this town. John Kay, died March 28, 1863, aged forty-nine years.
Klipple, George, Litchfield, operates a saw and grist-mill and conducts a farm. He was born in Germany March 19, 1845, came to America in 1855 and to Litchfield in 1857. Ile came to his present place on the Gulf road in 1870. He bought the mill of William Jones, who had had it since about 1850. It was built here at a very early day by David Beals, one of the first settlers of this town. George Klipple married Alice Ring, born November 18, 1837, in Germany; she died June 9, 1883, leaving five children : Henry, Augustus, David, Frederick and John. For his second wife he married Clara Meadel, by whom he had these children : Katie, Clara, Elma George, jr., and Gustus. George Klipple is a son of George and Susanna Klipple, both deceased. George Klip ple, sr., died November 1. 1882. aged seventy-six years and Susanna Klipple died August 13, 1881, aged seventy-four years.
Kenyon, V. S., Fairfield, is a native of Brooklyn, N. Y. When an infant his parents moved to Middleville. After filling various positions of trust and responsibility, Mr. Kenyon was appointed general agent of tickets, freight and express in Middleville. In 1883 he married Jennie Hancock, and they have one son. His grandfather was born in 1800 and his father in 1823, they being both of the same name, V. S. Kenyon, which is also the name of Mr. Kenyon's son.
Krick. John, baggage-master on the New York Central Railroad at Frankfort, is a native of Germany and came to America in 1861. In 1862 he enlisted in Company D, 121st N. Y. Regt., and participated in many notable battles, among them the Wildler- ness, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, and he was wounded and taken prisoner. IIe was honorably discharged in July, 1865, and then took his present position, which he has held ever since. He is a charter member of Frank Mann Post, and has been commander for two years. He married Mary Molk, and they have three sons and four daughters, one of the sons and all of the daughters being married.
Klock, Reuben, Danube, was born in Danube August I1, 1818. His grandfather, George Klock, settled in this county early in the seventeenth century, and his father was John B. Klock, who hved to a good old age, reared a family and died in Danube. Reuben Kloek married Barbara A. Bellinger, and has a family of nine children living, four sons and five daughters. Mr. Klock has given his children much land, and still owns about 607 acres. His children are as follows : Byron, Irving, Elinor, Emmett, Walter, Ianthy, Maggie, Mary and Alice Mr. Klock is a member of the Universalist church and is a staunch Democrat.
Knapp, Wheeler, Dolgeville, was born in Greenfield, Saratoga county, January 25, 1835. He was engaged in the lumber business in Stratford for thirty years, after which he was for two years in the same line in Lewis county. In 1883 he came to Dolgeville, where he established his present saw and planing-mills. He does contraet- ing, building, etc., and owns the cheese factory, besides dealing in real estate. He
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married Miss H. E. Crane, by whom he had five children. Some years after her death he married Marion E. Bliss, by whom he had three children. Mr. Knapp has served as assessor, commissioner of highways, inspector of election, and served on the board of supervisors five terms. Since coming to Dolgeville he has served as inspector of elec- tions twice. Mr. Knapp is a high degree Mason, an Odd Fellow, a Knight Tem- plar, etc.
Kirby, William, Herkimer, was born in the town of Herkimer and received his edu- cation in the schools of this vicinity. He has always followed farming. His farm con- sists of 200 acres of dairy land, upon which he keeps sixty head of stock, besides his own facilities for making cheese. He married Miss Rosalia Hall, of IIerkimer, and has seven children. His farm is located on the Steuben road, near Herkimer village. Of Mr. Kirby's children, George, Richard and John are married, and one daughter. His mother, Mrs. Richard Kirby, is still living and makes her home with him. The family originally came from England in about 1835.
Kingsley Brothers, Little Falls. John S. Kingsley was born at Cranberry Creek, Fulton county, September 31, 1858. He learned the business of shoe-peg working from his father, S. W. Kingsley, who conducted this branch of industry here for forty years prior to the Kingsley Brothers assuming charge about four years ago. John S. Kings- ley married Fanny Bloodaugh, and they have one son. E. B. Kingsley was born at Cranberry Creek, Fulton county, November 8, 1861, and also learned the business with his father, John S. E. B. Kingsley was born at Cranberry Creek, Fulton county, No- vember 8, 1861. He also learned the business with his father, aud has been associated with his brother, John S., for the past four years. He married Carrie Brown, and they have one daughter. The Kingsley Brothers turn out from 100 to 200 bushels of shoe pegs per day and give employment to thirteen hands.
? Keller, Amos, Little Falls, was born in the town of Little Falls. He received his early education in the schools of the district, and afterwards attended the Little Falls Academy, from which institution he was graduated. He taught school for four sea- sons, and for the six years following he was engaged in dairy farming. In February, 1858, he moved to the village of Little Falls and established a mercantile house and en- gaged in the sale of groceries and general provisions. This he conducted until 1883, when he retired from active business operations. Mr. Keller married Miss M. C. Goodell, of Fairfield, by whom he has two children, two daughters, one of whom mar- ried Mr. Gage, a prominent merchant of his village, and one is the wife of Glen P. Mun- son, of Herkimer, a merchant of that village. Mr. Keller has served four terms upon the board of trustees of the village and is an extensive real estate owner here.
Leon, John, Little Falls, was born in the village of Little Falls December 19, 1861. He received an academic education, and at an early age entered the employ of Jacob Zoller, the well-known produce dealer. Here his services were soon appreciated, and he was advanced to more important departments, and soon developed characteristics which made his services very valuable to Mr. Zoller. Mr. Leon is now Mr. Zoller's right hand man and confidential clerk, and virtually manages the business. Mr. Leon married Sarah H. Cornell, and they have four children, three sons and a daughter : John, Harry, Irving and Sarah.
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Legg, A. H., Russia, was born in Chenango county February 28, 1841, a son of Adna who was a son of Dewitt Legg, a native of Massachusetts, and a soldier in the Revo- Intionary War. Adna Legg was a native of Mendon, Mass. In 1828 he went to Chenango county and there spent the remainder of his life His wife was Catherine Vosbourgh, a native of Spraker's Basin Montgomery county, by whom he had three sons. Ile was a mason and cooper by trade. The father of Catherine Legg was Isaae Vosbourgh, one of the first settlers of Spraker's Basin. He and wife afterward moved to Chenango county where they died. They had eight daughters and two sons. A. H. Legg was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. September 29, 1867, he married Josephine M. Brainard, a native of Norway, Herkimer county, by whom he had three children : Annie C., Charles D. and Edna. Annie E. is now Mrs. Jerome Wilt of Gray. She has one son and two daughters. Mr. Legg manufactured cheese for ten years and also followed farming a short time. In 1886 he went to Grant and purchased the Garlock House, of which he has since been proprietor. He is a Re- publican and has been deputy sheriff of county three years. He was also deputy sheriff of Chenango county. He is a member of Newport Lodge 577 I. O. O. F. He and wife are members of the Equitable Aid Union 327. In 1862, August 4, Mr. Legg enlisted in the 114th N. Y. Infantry Co. and served three years. He was at Fort Bisland, Franklin, Opelousas and the forty-one days fight at Port Hudson on the Mississippi, and his regiment was the first that wen into the works. April 7, 1864, at Sabine Cross Roads Mr. Legg became a prisoner and was taken to Mansfield and held until July 28, when he was exchanged. March 7, 1865, he received his discharge. The parents of Mrs. Legg were Alanson and Maria Brainard, who had seven children, one of whom, David L., was one of the six survivors of the Greeley Expedition. He was a native of Norway, N. Y., and she a native of Massachusetts. Alanson was a son of Joshua Brainard, a native of Connecticut, who was a son of Samuel Brainard, an early settler of Norway. '
Lyon, Elisha E., Russia, was born July 17, 1826, and is a son of Dr. Benjamin Lyon, who early settled in Oppenheim. About 1812 he came to Russia, where he practiced his profession and superintended a saw-mill. His wife died in Oppenheim and he married, second, Rosina, daughter of Elisha Ilall, a native of Connecticut, and a Revo- Intionary soldier. He came to Russia and settled on the farm the subject now owns. He and two sons, Elisha and John, owned 500 acres of land. He had two sons and three daughters. The sons always resided with their parents. One daughter at present resides at Russia Corners. Dr. Lyon and wife had two sons and two daughters. He was a Whig and died in 1826, and his wife died in 1866. Elisha E. was reared on a farm and received a common school education. In 1857 he married Helen, daughter of Nicholas A. and Nancy Hills, farmers of Herkimer, N. Y., and later of Connecticut. Subject and wife have has four children : John, Emma, Cain and Bert, all of whom are living. Mr. Lyon has always been a farmer and now owns 900 acres of land. He is a Republican, a member of the Sons of Temperance, of Russia Grange 680. He and wife are members of the Regular Baptist Church of Russia.
Livingston, J. C., Little Falls, a leading lumber dealer of Herkimer county, is a native of Columbia county, N. Y. He was formerly located in New York city, but eight
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years ago came to Little Falls to reside, and built a mill at Stratford back in the timber region of the county. Here he gives employment to a force of men ranging from forty to one hundred in number according to the season. He comes of an old and honorable American family, some of his ancestors participating in the Revolutionary War, while Senator John Livingston, embassador to France under President Taylor, was his grand- uncle. His ancestors had a large grant of land on the Hudson and one of them was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He lives on Garden street in the old resi- dence of Judge Benton.
Lally, Patrick, Little Falls, was born in Ireland March 10, 1837. He came to this country in May, 1855, and located at the Brockett's Bridge, now Dolgeville. After remaining here three years, Mr. Lally made a few changes and eventually located in Salisbury upon 280 acres of dairy land which be purchased. This farm he kept for five years, then sold. He continued to engage in farming in Salisbury and Manheim for several years. About four years ago he moved into Little Falls. In February, 1892, he was elected commissioner of highways upon the Democrat ticket. Mr. Lally married Mary Lally, and they have five children, as follows: John, James, Edward, Daniel and William.
Ludden, Rev. A. P., Little Falls, was born in Ireland May 16, 1842, and studied at Castle Bar and St. Jarlath's College. In 1868 he was ordained priest for foreign missions, and was adopted by Cardinal McCloskey. His first church work was acting as assistant pastor in Little Falls for seven months. He then took charge of Mohawk, Herkimer, Ilion and Frankfort for a time, when he was sent to Hamilton where he re- mained eleven years and three months and built two churches and a parochial school and a fine cemetery. He came to Little Falls twelve years ago and has accomplished wonders for the Catholic cause there. He has paid off a debt of $51,000 with interest of $15,000 and has built a school costing $15,000 and a deanery that will cost $18,000 when completed.
Leahy, Dan M., Little Falls, is a native of Manheim, and is a moulder by trade, but has not followed this occupation for several years. He worked at it for ten years. Hle went into the saloon business and is still interested in the business conducted by his brother, Jolın Leahy. He also is interested in real estate and has been for the past ten years. He has been prominently connected with the Hancock street property in Little Falls. Mr. Leahy was appointed port warden by Governor Flower July 20, 1892. He is a prominent and active Democrat in this county and is a charter member of the Elks, the Erena Chemical Co., etc.
Longshore, Miles, M. D., Russia, born in Depeyster, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., September 3, 1847. He is a son of David Longshore, a native of Canajoliarie, Mont- gomery county, N. Y. His father was Solomon Longshore, who came from Germany and settled in Buckland county, Pa., and later in life moved to Canajoharie, Mont- gomery county, N. Y., where he lived and died. He was a blacksmith by trade. In 1823 he married Margaret House, a native of Canajoharie, N. Y. She was born June 6, 1804, and bore him seven sons and five daughters. In later life Mr. Longshore became
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a farmer, and in 1837 he went to Depeyster, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., and settled on a farm, where he lived until 1864, when he went to Canton, of the same county, where he spent the remainder of his days. He was a justice of the peace, and super- visor of the town. He was a Free Mason and one of the oldest in St. Lawrence county. He died June 25, 1886, and his wife February 22, 1892. Dr. Longshore was reared on a farm, was educated in the common schools, and in Canton Academy, from which he graduated. He afterwards spent one year in St. Lawrence University. He studied medicine in the Albany Medical College, and afterwards in the Burlington University, from which he graduated in 1879. The same year lie came to Cold Brook, where he has since been very successful in the practice of his profession. June 24, 1879, he married Mary B. Lovell, a native of Canton, N. Y. Her parents were Joseph and Samantha Lovell, natives of Utica. The father of Joseph Lovell was Horatio Lovell, a very early settler of Canton, N. Y. His wife was Fannie Makensie, by whom he had five children. The doctor and wife have one daughter, Florence, born March 31, 1880.
Luther, Ira, Norway, was born in Norway, October 5, 1858. His father is Almond Luther, son of Simeon Luther. The latter was a native of Salisbury, and there lived and died. Almond Luther is a native of Salisbury, born in 1815. Ilis wife was Catharine Tompkins, of Norway, and to them were born four sons and four daughters, six of whom are living. Mr. Luther is a farmer, and has spent most of his life in Nor- way. He attends and supports the M. E. Church. The subject was reared on a farm, and educated in the common schools. He is a farmer and a Democrat.
Lansing, Edward Ten Eyck, Little Falls, was born in Manheim. He received his rudimentary education at the Little Falls Academy, and graduated from Union College with the degree of B. A. in 1881. He took a scientific course, and has followed civil engineering and surveying siuce his graduation. He has been engaged upon very im- portant work, such as the Mohawk & Richfield Springs Railroad, Little Falls & Dolge- ville Railroad, and many others. He is municipal engineer here also. Mr. Lansing is justice of the peace, having been elected to the office in 1882. He is identified with various local social and benevolent institutions. He is a member of the New England Water Works Association and Sigma Phi.
Loomis, B. G., German Flats, is a native of Paine's Hollow, and clerked for some years before embarking in his present grocery enterprise in 1890. He is a young man, belongs to the Masons, Knights of Birmingham, and the A. O. U. W. Ile is also treasurer of the village of Ilion. His father, Chester Loomis, is a farmer.
Lotridge, Marlet, Little Falls is one of the substantial young farmers of Little Falls. His father was William L. Lotridge, and was a successful and wealthy man. He died July 2, 1892. They own 212 acres of land, used for dairy purposes. His sister is Mrs. H. M. P. Uhlee, of Herkimer. His mother died in 1862. The family is an old and historic one, his grandfather on his mother's side having participated in the Revolution, and his father's father having been a soldier in the war of 1812. Mr. Lotridge is an adherent of the Universalist Church, a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a Demo- crat. He has also been commissioner of highways.
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Leary, Patrick, Little Falls, was born in Ireland in 1853. He came to this country when a youth, and six years ago, in February, established a liquor business in Little Falls, which has been a financial success. He married Mary Marion, and they have two children living. Mr. Leary is identified with the Hibernians, etc.
Lints, W. E., Schuyler, is one of the young, enterprising and successful farmers in Schuyler. He was born January 11, 1861. His father, William H. Lints, was born in Schuyler, December 25, 1832. Mr. Lints owns 138 acres of land, used for dairying, raising also grass and grain. In 1863 Mr. Lints married Dora Robbins, and they have one daughter, Gertie May Lints. Mr. Lints's grandfather was Peter Lints, one of the early settlers of this section.
Lints, Simon, Schuyler, was born in Schuyler, April 19, 1832. He conducts a butter and dairy farm. His father was Jacob Lints, and his grandfather Peter Lints, who took part in the Revolutionary war. The family is descended from the old Mohawk Dutch. June 20, 1855, he married Mary Youngs. Mr. Lints is a Democrat, and a representative of one of the oldest and most honorable names in the county.
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