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ular socially, and is a member of the Elks and the Royal Arcanum. He comes of an old and honorable family, his ancestors having lived in this State for many generations.
Stannard, Peter, was born in Colchester, Conn., and came to Springfield, Otsego county, about 1800. His wife was a Miss Corter, who bore him five children, namely : Peter, Ezra, Gilbert, Charles and Betsy. Charles, named above, came with his parents from Connecticut, and was a carpenter and cabinetmaker. He married Esther Bige- low, who bore hin two children, Lorinda and Elisha W. He died in December, 1820. Elisha W. Stannard was born in his grandfather Bigelow's house, October 27, 1819. He received a good education and learned the carpenter trade, at which he has worked more or less. He owns 212 acres of land. He is a Republican and has been super- visor four terms and justice of the peace sixteen years. He married Julia, daughter of Jabez and Ann (Burnham) Percival, who has borne him five children : Anna V., Charles P., William E., Carrie J., and Albert L. Subject and wife are prominent members of the Presbyterian church. She is a graduate of the Albany Normal school.
Spellman, Joseph, Newport, was born in Ireland in 1824, a son of Edward and Anna (Rourk) Spellman, who had a family of three sons and a daughter. Mrs. Spellman died in Ireland, and in 1860 Mr. Spellman came to America, where he lived until his death in 1882. Joseph was reared on a farm, and when a young man left his native land and came to America. Ile married Anna O'Conner, a native of Ireland, by whom he has had the following children : Aurora, Edward, Dennis, Minnie, James and Annie. Mr. Spellman is a farmer and owns 135 acres of land in Newport. In politics he is a Democrat, and in religion he and family are Catholics.
Stauring, E., Little Falls, was born in Little Falls, January 11, 1857. Receiving an excellent education in the schools of his native town, he was then associated with his father in the grocery business for several years. In 1880 he established his present liquor business, which he has since conducted most successfully. Mr. Stauring married Mary Cronkhite, and they have one daughter. Mr. Stauring is identified with local social and benevolent institutions, including the Elks, Odd Fellows, etc.
Schmidt, John, German Flats, was born in Germany and came to America in 1854 and to Ilion in 1861. He has been a contractor for the Remington Gun Works for thirty-one years. Mr. Schmidt is a Mason and a liberal contributor to church societies. He was president of the village for two years and a trustee for eight years. In 1860 he married Miss Catherine Seibert, and they have eight children.
Spoffard, C. J., Dolgeville, was born in Dolgeville, and received a good education in the schools of this village. At the outbreak of the late war he served in the Ninety- seventh New York Volunteers under his father, Brigadier-General Spoffard. After being mustered out he took up the study of dentistry under Dr. Chatfield, of Herkimer, and has now been practicing this profession for the past fifteen years. He married Nellie Faville. Dr. Spoffard is a high degree Mason, and is organizing a G. A. R. post in this village, which will be named Spoffard Post, in honor of his father, who com- manded the regiment from this vicinity.
Sharp, James, a leading farmer of Little Falls, is a native of this town. He was born in August, 1822, and has lived an honorable and successful life. He owns 207 acres of
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land and raises on an average of 80 to 100 tons of hay, and has a herd of forty-six milch cows. His father purchased the farm on which Mr. Sharp lives. He has reared a family of eight children, of whom seven are still living. One of his sons, Jacob E. Sharp, is a farmer on the River road to Little Falls. Mr. Sharp has given no attention to public affairs, although he always votes the Democratic ticket.
Small, Matthew, is one of the leading farmers between Little Falls and Herkimer. He was born in the town of German Flats and came to his present farm in 1847, his father having purchased the place. In 1859 he married Jesse Klock and they have one son, Matthew. Mr. Small has spent most of his life farming, but was in the hotel bnsi- ness for a short time. His grandfather, Jacob Small, was a German and one of the early settlers along the Mohawk. Mr. Small has an attractive farin, and is one of the substantial men of the town.
Snell, Seffrenus Clarence, was born in Snell's Bush, May 17, 1853. He received a liberal education in the Little Falls Academy, Fairfield Academy and Clinton Liberal Institute, after which he attended the Adams Hungerford Military College. Upon the completion of his studies, Mr. Snell assumed the active management of his extensive dairy farm of 162 acres. Mr. Snell is assessor of the town of Manheim, has been trus- tee two terms and collector of the town two years. Ile is a member of the R. A. and Grange. His wife was Miss Eugene Helmer, a daughter of Samuel Helmer. They have three children. Mr. Snell's ancestors participated in the Revolution, and also the war of 1812.
Spinner, J. W., German Flats, was born in Herkimer, October 27, 1808, and is a brother of F. E. Spinner, once Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Mr. J. W. Spinner was a painter and a blacksmith by trade and never sought political prefer- ment. In 1876 he married Miss Mary Johnson and they live quietly in Mohawk.
Shedd, Orlando B., Dolgeville, was born in Salisbury, Herkimer county, N. Y., Feb- ruary 8, 1860. He received a good education in the common schools. after which he attended the Fairfield Academy, and eventually graduated from the Philadelphia Den- tal College in 1877, immediately thereafter settling in Dolgeville and commencing the practice of his profession. Prior to commencing the study of dentistry, Mr. Shedd taught school for a few years. His wife was Miss Agnes Collins, of Middleville. They have no children. Dr. Shedd is identified with local social and benevolent institutions, and has his dental parlors in the Faville block, Dolgeville, N. Y.
Spencer, Howard, Dolgeville. Nathaniel Spencer. grandfather of Howard Spencer, moved from Vermont into Herkimer county and settled at Brockett's Bridge, now Dolgeville, in 1790. He purchased land and followed farming until his death and was succeeded by his son, Thomas Spencer, who was the father of the subject of this brief sketch, who lived an honorable and respected life, was engaged in agricultural pursuits, died and is buried here. Howard Spencer was born on the old farm, New Dolgeville, on the 4th of December, 1847. He received an academic education, and has always followed farming. He married Miss Emma Salisbury, of Norway, and has two chil- dren, both girls. Howard Spencer has lately disposed of part of the old farm for
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building lots, but retained the old homestead, which is probably the oldest building standing in Manheim. Mr. Spencer is a thoroughly representative citizen and much respected.
Snell, Milton, Manheim, was born at Snell's Bush, January 17, 1839. When four years of age his father, Simeon Snell, moved on his present farm of 233 acres, which Milton Snell now owns. His ancestors participated in the Revolutionary War, and also the war of 1812. Nine of the family were at Oriskany with General Herkimer, seven of whom were slain. Milton Snell married Miss M. A. Vedder, and they have two daughters. ITis farm is located a mile from Ingham's Mills, and is one of the finest dairy farms in Manheim. He keeps sixty-five head of stock.
Stewart, John II., Herkimer, was born in Johnstown, July 6. 1816. He learned his trade of wagon-maker in this town and has worked at bis trade since. He during the war was employed at the arsenal at Troy. Mr. Stewart came to Herkimer in 1849, and formed a co-partnership with Geo. Lake, which continued for eight years, until at the death of Mr. Lake, Mr. Stewart assumed complete charge, and has since conducted the business on his own account. Mr. Stewart has been married twice, and has three children living. Mr. Stewart has served as assessor, postmaster, etc., and is one of Herkimer's most reputable and representative citizens.
Slade, Samnel, Litchfield, is a farmer, and was born on the same farm where he now lives. He is a son of Anthony Slade, one of the first settlers here, who married first Mary Buffington, who died in July, 1811, leaving three children : Phoebe, Sewell, and Samuel. The latter married Else Alford, by whom he has two children living: Esther Ann, and George S. Esther Ann married Alonzo P. Miller, and they have two chil- dren : Minnie E. and Carrie L. George S. Slade married Mary E. Wilcox. They have one son, Clyde W. Anthony Slade was born in Massachusetts, October 18, 1779, and died February 19, 1853.
Shaul, Andrew G., Stark, was born November 16, 1859, in Springfield, Otsego county, a son of Harvey and Panlina (Frost) Shaul. The grandfather, Andrew, was born in Stark, June 26, 1800, and died in Springfield, July 18, 1862. His wife was Martha Harns, who still survives. They had three children : Sally, William II., and Harvey. He was a Whig and a Republican. His father, Henry, came from Germany in colonial days, and settled in Stark. He was a soldier in Revolution. His wife was Catharine Brouner, who came from Germany. They raised five boys and two girls: Jacob, Sabastian, Peter, David, Andrew, Catharine and Mary. Harvey Shaul was born where his son resides in Stark. He was at one time assessor. Andrew was the only child, and was raised on the farm, received a district school education, and at nineteen began life on his father's farm, on shares, making hops and dairying specialties. He is a Re- publican, and an active member of V. M. C., and the Good Templars, being chief in the latter order. He married, August 28, 1876, Lillie Edick, born in Stark, daughter of Henry and Martha (Givets) Edick, hotel proprietors. Mr. Edick served in the One Hundred and Twenty-Second New York Infantry in the war. Mr. and Mrs. Edick have two children : Myron II. and Mirel, and are Universalists.
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Spencer, D. D., Ilion, is a native of Illinois, and spent many years in the banking business in Chicago. About twelve years ago he went to Europe, and resided in different countries until recently, when he settled in Mohawk, and has started a large and flourishing stock farm. The house in which Mr. Spencer lives contains some rooms of much historic interest, for in them Washington passed some time over a century ago. The old house has been preserved as part of the new structure for this reason.
Springer, Oliver H., was born where he now resides in Stark, September 16, 1810, a son of George and Christina (Eckles) Springer. The grandfather, Loadwick Springer, was born October 12, 1774, in Brunswick, N. Y., married Mariah Coons, and about 1803 located in Stark; reared six sons and four daughters. He died in his eighty-fiftb year. His wife died in 1820. Loadwick was a son of Jacob, who came from Germany, and had eight children: Henry, Loadwick, Fanny, Jacob, George, Mary, Martin and Katie. Subject's grandfather was one of the pioneers of Stark, and had four sons and four daughters. George Springer was born in Stark, in February, 1803. He located on 250 acres, where his son, O. H., now resides. He died in Starkville in 1882, and was twice married. His first wife bore him two children: Martha Vedder and Oliver H. She died in September, 1865, aged fifty-six. His second wife was Juliet Gross. George was a Wlig and a Republican, and served as supervisor nine terms. In 1861 he represented the company, and was very active in raising troops and money. Oliver H. was raised on a farm; was educated at a district school and the seminary. In 1863 he took charge of homestead in addition to his own farm. He is a breeder of Holstein cattle, and is a hop grower ; served four terms as supervisor, and is active in politics. He is a leading Mason, and a member of Utica Commandery. He married, October 22, 1861, Elizabeth, daughter of Aleck and Jane (Mount) Hall.
Springer, Frank, Warren, was born Jannary 26, 1844, in Stark, a son of David H. and Sally (Acker) Springer. The grandfather, Loadwick, was born in Rensselaer county, and was a pioneer of Stark. He was captain of militia and took an active interest in politics, being a Whig. His children were as follows: Nicholas, Jacob L, Martin L., David H., Polly, Betsey, Lana and Katie. David HI. was born and always resided in Stark. His wife was Sally, daughter of William Acker of Stark, and they had four children : Loadwick, Franklin, George and Daniel. He is a Republican and an active and liberal supporter of the church. His son Frank received a district school education and at twenty-seven bought and located on 105 acres in Warren, where he now resides, owning at the present 240 acres. He has served as assessor and town auditor on the Republican ticket. December 15, 1869, he married Ameha Shaul, born in Stark, a daughter of Richard and Mary (Fetterly, Shaul of Stark, who raised six children : Diantha, who died leaving one daughter ; Amelia, George, who died aged twenty-one ; Ella and Marcella. Mr. and Mrs. Springer have three children: Lena M., Victor G. and David R.
Smith, Gersham, Stark, son of Peter (. and Catherine (Kinter) Smith, came from New Jersey as a blacksmith and settled on 260 acres in Stark. He married Margaret (Reese), by whom he had these children: Samuel, John, Dan, William, Peter, Ann, Rachael and Margaret. Subject's father was born in Stark, and died at Richfield Springs
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about 1880. He was twice married, his first wife bore him five children : Elija, Mar- garet, Viola, John and Gersham. The latter was born where he now lives, June 20, 1854, and married in February, 1875, Ella Shaul, a daughter of Richard and Mary (Fetterly) Shaul, and they have three children : Arthur G., Olin R., and Mabel E. Mr. Smith has served as supervisor two terms, is a Republican and a Mason.
Springer, Loadwick Stark, was born in Stark September 17, 1842, a son of David H. and Sally W. (Eckler) Springer. The grandfather, Loadwick, was born in Rensselaer county, and of Holland parents. His father, Jacob, was taken prisoner by the Indians during the Revolution and was a prisoner seven years. Loadwick died in June, 1857, aged over eighty, a captain of militia and a Republican. Ilis wife died in 1820. They had a large family : Betsey, Polly, Jacob, George, David, Martin, Nicholas, Philip aud Daniel. David H. was born in Stark where he always lived. His wile survives him, and is of the Lutheran faith. They had four children : Loadwick, Franklin, George and Daniel, all living. Loadwiek was raised on a farm, received a district school edu- cation, and lived with his father until after the war. lle enlisted in August, 1864, in the navy and served on the Texas Coast. He was discharged at Brooklyn in June, 1865. He lived with his father for a couple of years, where he and his brother Frank bought 104 acres in Warren. Later he came to Stark and bought eighty acres. He finally located where he now resides, on 187 acres, also owning another farm of 205 arces in Stark. He has made his own way through life, has served in town offices and is a Republican. He married January 1, 1867, Diantha, daughter of Richard and Mary A. (Fetterly ) Shaul of Stark, who had six children : Rose, Eltha, Ella, Amelia, Sallie, and George, who died at twenty. Subject and wife have three children : Ella, wife of Frank Harris: Carrie and Myrtia. They are of the Universalist faith.
Shall, George W., Little Falls, was born in Dannbe, Herkimer county. Ile received his education in the schools of this vicinity, and worked upon his father's farm until twenty-four years of age. Then, after working at the carpenter's trade for two years, he started a restaurant in Little Falls in 1875, and in 1877 he went into the Hotel Rock- ton, which he purchased and ran for eight years, and which property he still owns. While in the hotel Mr. Shall inaugurated a mercantile establishment here, devoted 10 sale of wagons, argicultural implements, hay, etc., at No. 536 Albany street. This proving a success he eventually rented the hotel property and devoted his time to the management of this enterprise. Mr. Shall's family are of Revolutionary antecedents and were also in the War of 1812. He married Mary C. Fox, and has one son. Mr. Shall has been trustee of the village (1880-81), is an Odd Fellow, Elk, K. of P., etc. In politics he is a Democrat.
Staring, Gilbert, Stark, was born in Danube April 10, 1848, son of John A. and Elizabeth (Cristman) Staring. The grandfather, John, was a pioneer of Manheim, served in the War of 1812, and died aged eighty-eight. He was twice married and had children by both wives. John A. was born in Manheim and lived there until about fifteen, when he came to Stark, and then married and moved to Danube. In 1855 he returned to Deck, where he dicd November 16, 1887. He served in Company A, 152d N. Y. Volunteers three years, participating in twenty-six battles. He was wounded
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in left arm in the battle of the Wilderness, and had a sixty days' furlough, which was the only time he was off duty. He and his wife had eleven children : Lucinda Vedder of Nebraska ; Menzo, who enlisted in Company F, 121st N. Y. Infantry, and was killed in the battle of the Wilderness ; Gilbert, Mary Christman of Herkimer ; Amanda Cas- ler of Frankfort ; Minerva Brown of Mohawk ; Dan, of Huntington, Quebec; Henry, died aged four; John, died aged two ; Ellen Wells of Leipsic, and Ervin E. Gilbert was raised on a farm and received a dictrict school education, and at fourteen began for himself, working on a farm at $4.00 per month. At twenty-one he began cheese man- ufacture in Stark, and was for thirteen years in Richfield. In 1890 he located on 150 acres of land where he now lives. Heis a Democrat. September 15, 1875, he married Hattie, daugliter of John and Margaret (Mowers) France, and they have one child : Lela.
Snider, John R., Stark, was born June 12, 1854, in Stark, a son of Moses and Anna Maria (Kinter) Snider. He was raised on a farmi, received a district school education and academic, and at twenty-one began life for himself on the farm, working by the month. In the spring of 1879 he bought and located on 160 acres where he now lives. He also owns a store and residence. He is a Democrat in politics, and has lived in Stark all his life. He married, February 12, 1878, Rosa E. Shaul, born in Columbia, a daugli- ter of David and Amanda (Bronner) Shaul of Stark. They have one child, Mand.
Snyder, Lewis, Ohio, was born in Germany Angust 10, 1827. His father was George L. Snyder, born October 10, 1799. The latter was educated in Germany and was a police officer there for many years. He afterward became a civil engineer. He married Mary Stephens, and had five sons and three daughters. Mrs. Snyder died in 1857, and in 1861 George L. came to America and lived with his son Lewis. He then went to California where he resided with his daughter until his death in 1881. Lewis Snyder was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He was twenty one years old when he came to America and settled in Ohio, where he has since lived with the exception of two years in Russla. He was a poor boy and has made his own property. He now owns 503 acres of land and keeps a large dairy. In 1853 he married Mary A. Sickles, a daughter of Philip and Magdeline Sickles, who came from Germany when their daughter was eight years old. To subject and wife one child was born, Olin L. He resides near his father on a farm. His wife is Annie E., daughter of Patrick Wal- lace. They have three children : Bertha L., Charles O. and Perry L. Ile is now sales- man for No. 35 State Brand Cheese-factory of Ohio, which position he has held many years. He is a member of the North Star Grange No. 686, and with his wife attends the M. E. Church of Ohio.
Snyder, John, Salisbury, was born in Germany October 28, 1831. Ile came to this country in 1858, and has been engaged in Salisbury Corners in blacksmithing ever since. He married Rachel Grisnol, and they have one daughter. Mr. Snyder owns a wagon shop, blacksmith shop, residence and ten acres of land. He employs help in his busi- ness, and is a thorough and reliable mechanic and citizen.
Snyder, Moses, Stark, was born in Stark January 26, 1825, a son of Daniel and Catha- rine (Backus) Snyder. The grandfather, John, was a pioneer of Minden, Montgomery
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county, served in the War of the Revolution and was in the battle of Oriskany. He died in Minden. His wife was Catharine Countryman, by whom he had five sons: Abram, Benjamin, Jacob, Daniel and John, and several daughters. Daniel Snyder was born in Minden and located near Starkville on 600 acres, which he cleared. Ile died in Stark before the war, aged eighty-three. He served in minor town offices as a Demo- crat. He had thirteen children : William, Daniel, Moses, Joseph, Catharine. Lana, Mar- garet, Susan, Lucinda, Elizabeth and Mary A .; two sons, John and Solomon died in childhood. Moses received a common school education, and at twenty-five years of age began for himself, working a farm on shares. Ile bought 100 acres of land, which he has improved with substantial buildings, and owns another farm of 120 acres. He is a Democrat and has served as assessor. He married January 1, 1850, Auna M., danghter of John and Anna M. (Warren) Kinter, of Stark. Her father served in the war of 1812, and her grandfather, Richard Kinter, was a pioneer of Stark, and served in the Revolution. He married first, Elizabeth Barringer, who bore him three children, and second, to Rachael Cooper, who bore him nine children. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have had four children : Ellen E., died, aged four ; John R., -, wife of George W. Fikes, and Eugene.
Turner, E. M., Mohawk, was born in Exeter, Otsego county, N. Y., January 19, 1851. Ile received an academic education, after which he engaged in farming for a few years. Then for four years ran a grocery in Mohawk, after this he was manager of a flour and feed establishment in Utica for a time, and also identified with the Getman Manufac- turing Company of Ilion for three years. In September, 1892, Mr. Turner established a wholesale and retail bakery concern in Mohawk. He is doing a good business. Mr. Turner is identified with the board of education, etc.
Taylor, Joseph, German Flats, was born in Dutchess county, Angust 18, 1838, and learned the trade of wagonmaker. He enlisted in November, 1861, in the Thirteenth Connecticut Volunteers, and served under General Butler until 1866. In 1867 he came to llion and has been a contractor in the armory up to the present time. He is a Mason, having passed np to the command of a member of the G. A. R. In 1884 he married Amelia F. Myers. Ilis father was Warren Taylor, a native of Middletown, Conn.
Timmerman, Ira, Manheim, was born in the town of Manheim, April 26, 1828. IIe received a good education in the schools here and has always followed farming, although in connection with his farm he has been engaged in other lines. He now owns a fine dairy farm of 120 acres. Mr. Timmerman erected a hotel at the "Corners," opposite his residence, which he and his son conducted for some time. He has been largely identified with the material progress of this community. His children are as follows : Ella, George H., William, Jeremiah, Izora, Melvin, Ida, Lester and Kittie, all living. Mr. Timmerman's ancestry for four generations have lived here, locating in Snell's Bush about 1709. Mr. Timmerman has served as assessor and held other offices, and is a representative farmer.
Taber, Frederick Frank, Newport, was a son of Walter M. and Elizabeth (Frank) Taber. His father was a son of Peleg Taber, a native of Herkimer county, who had
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five children : Adelaide, Frederick Frank, Louise, wife of Charles White; George R. and Charles W. The mother, Elizabeth, was a daughter of Frederick Frank, who was a resident of Fort Herkimer. Frederick Frank was born in the town of Herkimer, December 22, 1837. At the age of twenty-two he began for himself, following farm- ing and teaming for several years, then began the manufacture of chairs, and in 1887 he purchased the hotel which he now keeps. He married Harriet C., daughter of Wal- ter P. and Harriet W. Griswold, and they have two children : Linda, wife of Charles Parkhurst, and Walter G.
Turner, George R., Ohio, was born in Ohio, September 23, 1834. His father was Cornelius Turner, son of John Turner. The latter was a native of Massachusetts, and early in life went to Greenbush, Westchester county. He afterwards went to Ohio, where he died. Cornelius Turner was a native of Greenbush, born January 17, 1794. He was reared a blacksmith and followed his trade fifty years. His wife was Deborah Ames, a native of St. Lawrence county, born November 18, 1798. They had four sons and three daughters. In November, 1819, Mr. Turner and family came to Ohio and settled on the farm now owned by George R. and there lived until his death, Novem- ber 5, 1875. His wife died September 2, 1879. They were members of the M. E. church. George R. Turner was reared on a farm and educated in the common school. March 7, 1857, he married Eliza E. Paul, born July 22, 1841, a daughter of Franklin and Rachael (Vinton) Paul. Mr. Paul died in 1841 and Mrs. Paul resides in Illinois at the age of seventy-three years. Mr. Turner and wife had six children : Louisa, Deborah, Franklin B., Millard F., and George and Ada, deceased. Mr. Turner is a farmer, a Democrat and has been town collector two terms, assessor two terms and overseer of the poor two terms. He is a member of North Star Lodge, No. 686, of Ohio, and he and his wife are Methodists.
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