History of Monroe county, New York with illustrations descriptive of its scenery, Palatial residences, Part 87

Author: McIntosh, W. H. cn; Everts, Ensign, and Everts, Philadelphia, pub
Publication date: 1877
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts, Ensign and Everts
Number of Pages: 976

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Thus Judge Dr Land -fill lives, and, in an importan. sense, contributes to the material welfare of the court- munity in which he lived and bore a noble part in promoting its material and religious welfare.

save in the indomitable qualities of head and heart which he posse-es, and though still a young man. .. has Required an ample fortune. He has recently lui !. a magnificent dwelling, which for costly -tyle atul beauty of architecture has no equal in the town .. t county. Yet he has been none the less general- in bis public and private benefaction- at home and abruad.

In political and denominational conviction, Mr. De Land is a Republican and a Bapti-t.

Intelligent, publie -- pirited, and generou- to a faalt, it has come to be the wish of his political friends and neighbors to secure li- services in the legislature, four he has not allowed bi- name to be g-pl.

Recently he served a- delegate to the State 4 ouven- tion of his party held at Saratoga. His cinti. la " . tiona command hi- earnest care and support. He bendf- the Sunday-cloud department. The records of eternity alone shall tell the fruit- of hi- Julese in this tag- flat . brauch of Christian labor.

In gathering up the history of a vomny, the miatt consideration is the benefit to be conferred noen 11 . reader of these pages who will look over the history of his county with derjust interest. bunai prid. 1- a tu. .. worthy affection of the citizen. Home, 1. lapt sketches of prominent men will serve in rurales to give tone and healthfiel in-paration, Fying to .h. reader, "Go thou and do likewise.'

But that which will probably rommin unwritten. awhile,-as history,- > far u- the subject of the -k . is concerned, will be sidstmed in proctu. no to. wherever the worthy natur of Il. A Pr La !!! ..... spoken by surviving friend- and acquamtasbe -, mi coming generations that will yet rise up to bbe -- 1 memory shall wwe scarcely nothing to the injeque atalement of his nawy virtues, for her is R man Wir . Bife enteer touches chords in human suche 13 5 .... drop to formal statement, and that never find attet.inerdort = the lifetime of the heet men.

PLATE LXXXV

{ JTOBIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES ROWE.

I was born in the town of Florida, Montgomery county, New York, on the eighth day of March, 180%. My father, Rev. Charles Hows, a tomater of the Baptist persuasten, was born in the same town, October 23, 1777, and my mother, wake maiden name was Sarah (Iverbaugh, was also born in the samo county. March 1, 1777. They had ten holdren, four sons and six daughters, of whom only three daughters and my-elf are now hiring. After preaching in his Dative town and in Am- stardum, New York, for several years, my father removed to the town of Perrinton, Monroe County, New York, November, 1832, and continued to preach in the Baptist churches of Perrinton, Pitts ford, and Macedon, laboring tor his Master as long w his health would permit. He died at my rest- dence April 23, 1849, and his death was followed by that of my mother, January 27, 1855

I was brought up to farming, and received only a limited common school education. The pecun- mary circumstances of my father, who had a large family to support, compelled me to rely at the it-et itpon my own resourers Part of nine win- ter, when I was about seventeen years of age, I spent in threshing grain with a fluil at the low wages of eighteen cente a day ; and on arriving at the age of twanty-oue 1 mred out to work on a farin for two years at one hundred dollars per year. I was married to Miss Janu Ann Pettengill, Jan- uary 14, 1829. Three children were the issue of this marriage,-LIelen Maria, who married Sey- monr G. Wilcox, and Alonzo J , both of whom were born in Florida, and Burton Howa. who was born in Perrinton. In February, 1833, I moved with my family to the town of Perrinton, making the journey in five days, in a sleigh which carried my family and all my household goods. Purchas- ing a farm of sixty acres, at twenty-two dollars an ucre, in the western part of the town, I commenced the erection of adwelling-house upon it, but before

CHARLES HOWE.

it was completed my wife died, after a sport les. My second marriage was with Miss Alise Storusr March 25, 1835 We berame the parents et div. children, Jane A , Amy A., whe married Jar. . Newman, George A , Charles H , und Sarah, ut letter of wbom died when sixteen months ald

I removed to my present place of read are n Perrintun in December. 1836, where my . cun. witu died suddenly, without a monent's warning July 9, 1853 Both of iny derraand wives Wir members of the Baptist church. und duel in the Christian faith. I was married! to Mr- Luis A Butts, of Albion, New York, my present wie, Frp- ruary 16, 1834. Two sons have cute to us truly this marriage, Lewis B. nud William L. Howe.

For more than twenty years I navu kept a ditry . by which I can tell whwere i wasand how tuy tion was occupied on any furticular day, and generally wbat was the state of the weather. I have found the practice interesting and usetul. I am aware that these incidents of a quiet yet bury lite passes. little interest beyond my own taunly circie. I NDI now seventy years old, and must won nut only withdraw from the more active doties of life, but also yield my place to tlue who come after me.

I should do sujustice to my own sentiments and feelings if I should fail to mention my sparitual experience, without which there seventy years would have been but so much of a barren irfe. Wuen eleven years of age I united with the Bap- tiat church in Florida. When the Baptist cunrch in Perrinton was organized in 1542 I united with it, and in the year 1843, contrary to my wishes, I was chosen one of its dencons, which position I have ever since beld. In reviewing my past life I see many foilures, many things to regret, many that might have been bettered on my part. Al- though I have passed through many severe afle- tions, I feel that I have been in the watchful care of my Heavenly Father every day of my life, a te cipient uf bis inexpressible goodness and morey PEERINTON, NEW Sat.h. December, la"a

RES. OF CHARLES HOWE , TOWN OF PERHINTON. ONE MILE WEST OF EGYPT

PLATE LXXXVI.

RESIDENCE & G. L. G. SEELY, COR OF WEST AVE & WEST STREET, FAIRPORT, N. T.

GEORGE MULLINER.

RES. OF MRS GEORGE MULLINER, FAIRPORT, N. Y.

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Another organization was effected in 1840. in Egypt. by D. G. Holmes. Meet- ings were held in the school-honse aud Methodist house about eight years. when they came to Fairport, ay dlid part of the northern society, and unitedl. in 1848. to build their prozent house, which was finished at a cast of three thousand dollars, the lot having eust one thousand dollars besides. The original society numbered Dine persons. The first trustees were N. Case, M Budlong. B. Conant. and J. Talman. The pastors have been D. G. Hohes, E. P. Talmian, F. Straight, D. H. L. Rollin. A. Brown. H. S Limbecker. D. G. Hulmes, who in all served twelve years, R. Cameron. J. M. Brew-ter. W. II. Wallron, W. Taylor, R. Tower, R. L. Howard, and I .. A. Crandall. present pastor. Membership, one hundred and eighty. The Sabbath-school was organized by Elder Holmes, J. Talman. and Nathan Case. Total of officers, teachers, and scholars, one hundred and thirty- eight. Seven thousand dollars was raised in 1895 for the education of the freed- men sonth, and to aid in builling a college at Harper's Ferry.

UNIVERSALIST CHURCH.

The Universalist society organized April 6, 1833: John Peters, chairmao : Ahisha Goodell, clerk : John Peters. Joshua C. Faren, Georgy Hine. Gerton Lewis, Levi Treadwell, Samuel R. Thompson, Henry Mathews, Abi-ha Goodell, and Lary Wilcox. trustees. They built a house the next year ( 1834), a let being given them by Mr. Oliver Thomlinson. Eller Saddler preached the dedicatory sermon, and was the regular preacher for a few years, followed by Rev. J. M. Cook, Charles Dutton, Stephen Miles, Mr. Spaulding, Lyscom Knapp, S. J. Gibbs, H. L. Hayward. M. B. Smith. C. A. Skinner, W. B. Couk. Asa Countyman, Mr. Porter, G. W. Montgomery, and D. C. Thomlinson. One of the first deacons was Mr. Joshua C. Eaton, who served the church for many years, until he moved to Michigan, a few years ago, where he has since died. Mr. David Smith, bis suc- cessor, is their presrot deacon. Prevent officers are-Mr. O. P. Simmons, clerk ; Mr. Remseo Vanderhoof, Mr. Francis S. Ellis, and Mr. Jacob Chase. trustees; Rev. James JE. Cook, pastor, woo began his labors in the fall of i841. The orst Sab- bath his audience consisted of about tweuty persous, and for some time it was small; but ere six months the house was well filled with attentive listeners, aod from that time forth while he remained the house was often deosely crowded. " One of the first objects of his labors was to organize a church, which was effected the ensuing summer ( 1842), with twenty-two constituent members. During his ministry the membership increased to over one hundred, and the church became prosperous. At this time there were but few church organizations distinct from the society in this denomination in western New York. He also organizedl a Sabbath-school and Bible-class, improved the church property, placed an organ in the church, and lett it and the society in a prosperous condition in 1845. About 1865 the church, having previously declined. was reorganized by Rev. D. C. Thomlioson, who served as pastor for a few years; oo services are held at present.

CATHOLIC SOCIETY.

In July, 1849, Father Gile Bride first celebrated mass, in Smith Brennan's honse, in Fairport. There being but few Catholics here at this time, meetings were held at private houses for about three years. Father John Tuohy, of l'al- myra, had charge over Fairport, and effected a church organization in 1852. Father William Cassey, his successor, built the present church edifice in 1856, in which be labored until 1865. when the bishop sent Father Miller as the local priest in charge, who remained four years, when Father C. M.Grath, their pres- ent priest, was appointed, seven years ago. Connected with the church is a par- sonage worth some three thousand dollars. A lot on Sanford street, for a new church, has been purchased. A new cemetery, southeast of the village, was pur- chased and laid out in 1873. The present membership is one handred and forty- five families. Present trustees are Philip Hartley and John Leary, P. MeAuliff clerk ..

THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE FAIRPORT CONGREGA- TIONAL CHURCH

was organized February 28. 1876. and constitution adopted March 13, 1876, and the following officers elected : President, Dr. C. Il. Green; Vice-President, George T. Hamilton ; Secretary, Anna E. Howard : Assistant Secretary, William B. Hawkins; Treasurer. Enuna D. Ranney.

It is the object of this association to promote mental and spiritual culture among its members, and especially to encourage Christian work by the young, and by organized effort to render this work a- efficient as possible.

Present officers: John R. Gordon. president ; Otis Clapp, vice-president; and Miss S. Brown, secretary.

FAIRPORT.

This village is located in the northwr-tern part of the town, on the direct line of the New York Central Railroad. It has a population of about two thousand. having doubled within ten year, and but fow villages of similar size pri-cot :x strong indications of continued growth and increase of active business interests. It is surrounded by a rich and fertile country, which supports ao extensive ship- ping business.

On October 4, 1866, an election was held pursnant to an order for the incor- puration of the village of Fairport, issued by the judge of the county of Mon- roe for the purpose of choosing village officers, which resulted as follows. viz. : Board of Trustees. Charles H Dickenson. Daniel B. De Land. Joel Y. Parce, Henry II. Van Buren, H. S. Perry : Assessors, Jeremiah Chadwick, Erastus Herrington, John HI. Ives; Village Clerk. L. E. Moure : Treasurer. John R Howard; Collector, Joseph Stubbs. On the 12th of April. 1867. a bill for the incorporation of the village of Fairport, which had been introduced by Hon. Jarvis Lord, passed the State legislature, and on the 30th of April following. pur- suant to its passage, a legal incorporation was effetil by the election of the ful- lowing officers, viz. : President. A. C. Hill : Board of Trustees, O. P. Simmons. Joel Y. Parce. J. E. Howard. Lewis Jones, T. L. Hulbert, J. M. Swimmerton ; Assessors, E. B. Herrington, R. B. Hewes; Treasurer, Il. Montague Moxley ; Police Constable, J. C. Van Ness.

The board of trustees met on May 7 following. were sworn intn office. and the village government fully organized. The population at that time, according to the census taken by order of the village, was one thousand. The village was surveyed and mapped by Charles D. Titus, aod then consisted of ten streets. This number has since been largely increased, and several new plats annexel.

The village officers now serving are-President, William H. Goodrich ; Board of Trustees. Jacob Hardick. Mortimer Wileux. and Alex. Van Norman, elected 1875, and William H Dobbin. Smith Morey, and John Lary, elected March 14. 1876; Assessors, Charles Plumb. Nelson Lewis : Treasurer, Arlington Chadwirk. who refused to quality, when Charles Case was appointed : Police Constable. W. Beardsley.

The territory embraced within the present corporate limits of Fairport was owned in 1820 mostly by Solomon Mallett, Peter Ripley. Lary Wilcox. and Oliver Tomlinson. along Main street : John Peters atl Jesse Tredwell on the eastern, and Martin Sperbeck. Amos Chadwick. and Nathan B. Weston on the southwestern boundary. Jesse Haudford built the first lug house, on the Solomou Mallett farm, Martin Sperbeck the first block house, and I-aac Beers the first frame hnuse; the latter on the site of the fine residence of 11. A. De Land. on the corner of Main and Church streets.

Early in 1822 the Erie canal was completed through this place to Bushnell's Basin and opened to business. From this year dates the village of Fairport, its beginning as a point for trade and business, aod the site of a future village. Early in the spring of that year there were seven log houses. one block and one frame house, all told, on the village site. Solomon Mallett moved in this sea-on, and settled with his family on his place, bringing with him several mechanics. A few years previous. Peter Ripley had erected a saw-mill on his place on Thomas creek. a short distance below the present prist-mill.

Messrs. Godell & Aiken came in from New Berlin, Chenango county, with goods, and opened the first store in the place, on the east side of Main street, near the canal. A grocery -- tore was also opened about the same time on the site of the saleratus works, along the tow-path. by Oliver M. Tomlinson, which afterwards did a very extensive business. Tomlinson. Carpenter, and Mathews became largely engaged in mercantile and other business. The first tavern was built in 1827. by Cyrenus Mallett, on the site of the hotel now owned by T. R. Pritchard. It required three days for raising the frame-work, and was first opened by Charles Dickinson the same year. The first blacksmith-shop was erected in 1822, on the vacant lot west of the saleratus works and fronting Main street, by Henry Am+- den, who was also the first blacksmith. Joseph Eldridge soon after crectrl a second shop. east of the former, where the works now are, and a few year- later purchased of Oliver Tomlinson his luz house, with one aere of ground, for a silver watch and twenty-five dollars in money. The first manufacture of wagens was in the shop built by Mr. Anden, and was established by Jones & t', when, how- ever, remained but a few years, when the wagon boaney, was chiscontinued.

In 1838, Jeremiah Chalwick purchased the old Methodist church building, and, after reconstructing it into a shop. commenced the business of manufacturing wagons and carriages. After conducting ir one year, he sold out to Rufus Young and a Mr. byke, who rundnetel the same but-ine's a short time. nutil super-ried by L. T. & John E. Howard, of whom native has been made.

Abel Judson was the first carpenter who settled and rommenerd work in the village. He came in 1422, although Hiram Hayes, a carpenter, had settled pre-

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viously a short distance west of the village, and was working at his trade. The first physician, Dr. Elijah Northrop, ako settled west of the village before its commeocement. In the village. Dr. Adams was the first resident physician, and was succeedel by Dr. Henry. Subsequently. Dr. Huntley commenced a wide and successful practice, which be hell for more than twenty-five years. The first mer- chant tailor. was Paris N. Bradford. Mr. Goodell. of the firm of tiondell & Aiken, was the first postmaster, and kept the office in his store. The post-office was established here upon the completion of the canal. by which the mail was carried. Stillson and L'eofield united in the business of building canal-boats at this place, which they continued for the following fifteen years. during which time they erected quite a number of packets and other boats.

MANUFACTURES, ETC.

The Fairport Chemical Works are the wirst important manufacturing interest in the village. They are located in a large building on the east side of Main street, north of the canal, and were first established in 1852. Forty men and sisteen women find constant employment in the manufacture and shipment of saleratus, now owned and managed by II. A. De Land & Co., under whose judicious con- trol it has become a very extensive and lucrative business. Orders from all parts of the United States and Canada are received and supplied. Pure gold baking- powders and cream of tartar are also largely manufactured by S. A. Newman, -- a trade which has been coostantly increasing since its commencement, a few years since.

MESSRS. GREEN AND MCAULIFF, MANUFACTURERS.

Mr. Lewis Jones, who had been engaged in the box manufacture on Sonth Main street for some time, removed his building on to a lot which he bought of Chadwick, south of the canal and west of Main street. in the spring of' 1865. and engaged in the lumber trade, also box manufacturing. and planing-mill. In the fall of 1865 William A. Newain became a partner, increasing their onpital and enlarging their business, and in August, 1866. Francis lill entered as a partner.

Within three weeks from the formation of this firm, the shop, with all of its machinery, was consumed by fire. It was immediately rebuilt by the aid of the citizens, furnished with new machinery, and the business moved forward. To the manufacture of sash, blinds, and doors have been added furnishing home trade and shipping nhroad. In the fall of 1868. Mr. Hill sold his interest to Newman & Jones, who, soon after, took in partnership Mr. Hollister. of Roches- ter, they continuing the business till the following May, when they made au assignment to James II. Siusmons.

In June, 1870, the property was sold, and bought by J. H. Simmons, George W. Green, and P. C. Mc.Auliff, under the firm name of Simmons, Green & MeAnliff, which it retained for three years ; succeeded by Green & Me loliff, the present firm, who have largely increased the business, and from small begin- nings renched its present trade, employing many men in handling from twenty- two to twenty-three million feet of lumber. two million shingles, and six hundred thousand lathis annually ; also running in connection the planing-mill and Iry- house, and furnishing power for W'm. H. Dobbin in the manufacture of doors, sash, blinds, etc.

George G. Bown, carriage and wagon mannfacturer, commenced business in 1862, with a cash capital of twenty-five dollars, in a small building on the site of his present structure. Incurring a heavy indebtedness at the outset, he went to work with characteristic energy, manufacturing a superior article suited to the wants of the people, and eight years later, in IS70, was able to erect the fine four-story edifice in which he now conducts his business. He finds constant em- ployment for ten men in the different departments. Hart & Beilby, successors of L. T. & John E. Howard, carriage- and wagon-makers, are doing a successful and increasing business, employing, at present. seven men. A fommlry and agricultural implement manufactory is owned and carried on by S. H. Bu-hnell. George L. G. Sceley's hardware and stove store was the first of the kind established in the vil- lage. Commencing in 1847, he has successfully built up and extended it to its present dimensions, and moved into his new block in 1866. Two stave and barrel manufactories are in successful operation .--- one by F. A. Devendorf. the other by Perrin & Perkins. James De Land established a candy manufactory and hakery in 1858, and worked up a large trade. It is now owned by A. F. Murdoff. In 1867 George C. Taylor commewerd the manufacture of Taylor's Oil of Life at this place, with a sale of fifty gross of bottles the first year. The annual demand now reaches four hundred gross. In 1873, a large brick block was erected for its neconunodation, which affords larger and better facilities for the business. A manufactory of extracts and perfumery is in successful operation at this place, under the direction and proprietorship of Jared Newman.

PHYSICIANS .- Prominent among the physicians of Fairport are Dr. Thomas V. D. Durand, who settled and commenced practice at Bushnell's Basin in 1842,

and moved to this village in 1858, where be has held several offices of trust ; Dry. Winfield S. Fuller. C. Il. Green, J. B. Cowles, D. G. Weare. W. F. Clapp, and Christopher Fuller .- the latter west of the village.

Three telegraph others are located in the village, -- the Western Union, the Atlantic and Pacific, and the New York Central Railroad office.

A large box-manufactory is conducted by Clarence Moore in connection with H. A. De Land & Co.'s chemical works, which manufactures for that establich- ment annually about eighty thousand boxes and ten thousand kes, employing sixteen men. The manufacture of sush, blinds, and doors is carried on extensively by W. IT. Dubbin and David Davison, and a large lumber-yard by the well-known firm of Green & Me.Vuliff.

C. D. Cartwright, breeder of the gold and silver Polish fowl-, has received, during the past year. the first, second, and third premiums, respectively, at the Chicago, Utica, and Springfield poultry exhibitions.

The unrserymen are Zera Burr, who for nearly sixty years has cultivated a choice selection of all varieties of the different kinds of fruit and ornamental trees nod shrubbery in the town ; and J. Y. Parce, who has also been engaged a long time in the same business.

Among other business interests of Fairport are one bunk-store. one jewelry- store, two merchant tailors, four milliers, three lawyers, two boot- and -line- stores, thirce drug-stores, two dry-goods stores. six groceries, one clothing-store, two insurance agents, one exchange and insurance agent, two enal-dealers, two hotels, one confectionery and restaurant, une oyster-house, two billiard-routus, nine liquor-denlers, two livery stables, one undertaker. two stove- and hardware-stores. eleven coopers, three barbers, five shoemakers. cleven blacksmiths. two carriage- trimmers, six carriage-painters, une marble works, three meat-markets. two har- ness-makers, thirteen carpenters and builders, five masons, besides seven firms engaged in buying and shipping farmi produce.

The Fuisport Herald, a weekly journal, was established and first published in 1873, by George C. Taylor. After a short ownership, Mr. Taylor soid one to Jared Newman and George T. Frost. The latter soon after purchased Mr. New- man's interest, and became sole owner and manager. which he remained for over two years, until the past summer of 1876, when he sold to A. J. Deal the paper publication, retaining for his own business the jobbing department, including stock, estimated at an annual value of between six and seven thousand dollars. The Herald is a well-conducted and prosperous journal, Republican in politics, and has a circulation of about six hundred.

THE FAIRPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL.

The first school organized in the village of Fairport was in 1826, when the village and vicinity were laid out as school district No. 9. John Peters. . 1. Goodell, and Larry Wilcox were elected the first trustees ; D. B. Butler the first clerk ; and Jesse Tredwell the first collector. A site was purchased. and a stone school-house erected the same season, located in the village. It remained in exi-t- ence simply as a district school, though with a constantly increasing atterlance, until 1870, when it was changed. The rapid growth of the village after its in- corporation in 1867, the increased nauber of scholars, and the general advance uf educational privileges at other points. made the want of' better facilities felt here. and. especially with the more advanced pupils, a graded school with higher advan- tages was regarded as a necessity : hence the Fairport I'nion Free School was organ- ized February 20, 1870. A new sit _ was immediately purchased at a cost of two thousand dollars, and the present school building erceted the same year. It is a fine, commodious structure, built of brick, at a cost of twenty thousand dellns. and is an ornament and credit to the village. The present lward of trustees comprises J. Y. Parce, II. A. De Land. Nelson Lewis, Wm. S. Storms, Gica. G. Bown, H. A. Barstow. Charles L. Peacock. Levi J. De Latul, and A. E. Ilazen. J. Y. Parce is president, Chas. L. Peacock secretary. Levi J. De Land treasurer. and A. E. Hazen collec or. The corps of instruction inchde- woven able and efficient teachers, viz. : P'rot. J. R. Gordon, principal; Miss M. A. Em- erson, preceptress : and Mrs. W. II. Allard, Miss N. A. Turtle, Miss M A. Hla -- kell, Miss M. E. Hill. and Mis. E. T. Lewis, assistants. The present number of pupil- in all departments is three hundred and seventy five. The expenses for the feist year, including teachers' wages, amounted to over four thousand three hundred dollars. Nearly one thousand dollars of public money was rrevived. The number of volumes in the library is two hundred and fifty. and the present value of apparatus two hundred and fifty dollars. A complete academical cour- is afforded, and an excellent degree of efficiency maintained in its management. thus affording excellent educational privilewas to the people of the town and vicinity. Since the date of ity establishment the school has constantly advanerd in prosperity, and its flourishing condition affords the most flattering hopes for the future.

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History of Monroe county, New York with illustrations descriptive of its scenery, Palatial residences, Part 87

Author: McIntosh, W. H. cn; Everts, Ensign, and Everts, Philadelphia, pub Publication date: 1877 Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts, Ensign and Everts Number of Pages: 976

Author: McIntosh, W. H. cn; Everts, Ensign, and Everts, Philadelphia, pub
Publication date: 1877
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts, Ensign and Everts
Number of Pages: 976