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Mr. Gilmore of this sketch received his early education in the public schools and then went to East Franklin, at that time called Croton, and served for three years as clerk in a country store. Returning to Utica, he attended school for one year, after which he became connected as clerk in the dry-goods store of Henry Harrison in the Devereux block, on the site where Mr. Gilmore now has his office. His next employment was at West Eaton, Madison county, where he clerked for two years in the store of Ilenry W. Chubbuck, but at the end of the time named returned once more to Utica and entered the employ of Fowler & Gilmore, coal dealers, with headquarters at Fayette and State streets. He continued with this firm four years, becoming thoroughly acquainted with the business and on May 1, 1865, entered the coal trade on his own ac- count on the west side of Pine street. He has ever since engaged as a coal dealer and has met with the success that rewards conscientious effort. When the Delaware. Lackawanna & Western Railway Company purchased the Sus- quehanna Railroad and extended it to Binghamton, thereby bringing coal by all-rail route to this city Mr. Gilmore was selected as agent for the sale of the same and continued in that capacity for several years.
HARRISON GILMORE
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On the 16th of April, 1862, he was married, at Utica, to Miss Ida Virginia Biee, a daughter of Aaron J. Bice, a well known shoe merehant of this city. They were blessed with four children, three of whom died in infancy. James Harvey, the only one of their children who survives, has long been associated with his father in business. Mr. Gilmore is a sincere believer in the Bible and has been trustee of the First Methodist church of Utiea since its organization in 1868, a period of forty-three years. He has also served as treasurer of the board of trustees of this church during the entire time named and has been an earnest worker in its behalf as well as in promotion of the best interests of the city. Throughout a long and honorable business eareer he has been con- scientious, eapable and unswerving in his fidelity to every trust.
HORATIO S. GOODWIN.
A well known dairyman of Deerfield township is Horatio S. Goodwin, who was born in Utiea, New York, on the 1st of March, 1858, and is a son of the late Edward and Sarah (Davis) Goodwin. The father, who was the son of a mason, was born in Shropshire, England, in 1819, and educated in the common schools of his native country. After the completion of his schooling he beeame a coach- man, continuing in that employment until he came to America. In 1845 he came to Utica to take a place as coachman for Mrs. Seymour, the mother of Horatio Seymour, in whose service he remained for several years. Ile subsequently en- gaged in market-gardening on Broad street, where he remained for about twenty years, then rented the Perkins farm in New Hartford township. Here he en- gaged in farming and dairying, selling milk at retail in Utica. In 1879 he re- moved to Deerfield township and leased the Northup farm which he operated for about fifteen years. Ile retired from active work in 1892 and removed to the village of Deerfield where he passed away on the 14th of July, 1897. Mr. Goodwin was married while living in England to Miss Sarah Davis, who died in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1901. They were the parents of the following children : Charles E. Goodwin, a molder of Utiea, who died in December, 1910; William II., a resident of Utiea, New York ; Elizabeth, the wife of Jacob C. Faber, a trunk manufacturer, of Cleveland, Ohio; Jane, who died in infaney ; Emma, of Cleve- land, who married Robert W., Gamble, a furrier; Julia, the wife of L. Garlock, also of Cleveland; Mary B., who died in girlhood; Sadie, who married Thomas W. Baxter, of Utiea ; and Iloratio S., our subject. Edward Goodwin was a man of unusual capabilities and became widely known throughout the county as an extensive dairyman. Owing to his progressive ideas he was very muehl inter- ested in the modern methods of conducting the business along more sanitary lines.
Iloratio S. Goodwin was educated in the public and high schools of Utiea. after the completion of which he became associated with his father until the lat- ter's retirement. IIe continues to be extensively engaged in dairying and keeps a fine herd of forty-five Holstein cows on his homestead, which contains one hun- dred and sixty acres of land devoted to pasture and hay. His barns and milk
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sheds are fully equipped with all modern appliances conducive to sanitary regu- lations governing the distribution of milk.
In November, 1884, Mr. Goodwin married Miss Nellie N. Burton, who was born in Deerfield township, on the 11th of June, 1856, and died July 9, 1901. Mrs. Goodwin was the eldest daughter of Thomas M. and Elizabeth (Owens) Burton. One child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, Mattie, whose birth oc- eurred on the 31st of March, 1886. She became the wife of Herman Long and they have a son, Horatio Goodwin Long, who was born on the 26th of January, 1908.
Mr. Goodwin is a member of the Royal Arcanum and is a communicant of Grace Episcopal church, with which his parents were also affiliated. Although he takes a lively interest in all public matters he has always been very deeply engrossed in his private affairs in the development of which he has met with such gratifying success.
VINCENZO MARRONE.
Honesty, promptness and a sincere desire to meet the wants of the public have been prominent factors leading to the success of Vineenzo Marrone as : business man. For more than twenty years he has been a resident of Utica and is now engaged in business as a banker, customhouse broker, commission mer- chant, real-estate. insurance and steamship agent, under the firm name of V. Marrone & Company. Ile is widely and favorably known in New York and other states.
A native of Italy, Mr. Marrone was born in Missanello, in the province of Potenza, July 10, 1867, and was reared and educated in his native land. At the age of twenty years he entered the Italian army, being enrolled in the Seven- teenth Regiment of Cavalry, but was not compelled to serve his full term, as any soldier who is bright, clean and has a good record shortens therewith the term of his enlistment. In 1889 Mr. Marrone came to America and four months later settled at Utica, where he engaged in the grocery and exchange business. Later he became a contractor in the construction of eanals and railroads, and as he understands human nature and possesses in an enviable degree the ability to manage men, he was very successful. On the 1st of January, 1893, he became associated with Roceo Lofaro, under the title of Marrone & Lofaro, in the im- portation of olives. fish, wines and other commodities from Europe and the orient, with headquarters at Utiea. The business grew rapidly, the importations soon amounting to about a half-million dollars annually. The name of the firm became well known all over America, as its representatives visited all parts of the country, going as far west as the Paeifie eoast and north into Canada and British Columbia. The firm also conducted a large banking and foreign- exchange business, its reputation being seareely excelled by any other in similar lines in the interior cities of America. In May, 1911, however, Mr. Lofaro pur- chased Mr. Marrone's interest in the business and the latter has since carried on operations as above stated. He is a licensed customhouse broker and the appli-
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cation of the most approved methods in all of his dealings has gained for him the perfect confidence not only of his own countrymen but of the best citizens of all nationalities.
A short time before leaving Italy for America Mr. Marrone was married to Miss Filomena Conte and they have become the parents of six children, namely, Joseph M., Maria Carmela, Angela, Rocco, V. Michael and Rose. Fraternally Mr. Marrone is identified with the Masonic order, being a member of Oriental Lodge, No. 224, F. & A. M .; Oneida Chapter, No. 57, R. A. M .; Utiea Command- ery, No. 3, K. T .; Ziyara Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; and the Consistory of Syra- cuse. He is a stanch supporter of the republican party and it was largely through his influence with the national administration that Utica was made a port of entry. He is prominent in the councils of the party in Oneida county and is a warm personal friend of Vice President Sherman and many other re- publican leaders. He is now serving as a member of the committee for the Utica Red Cross Endowment Fund, under appointment by President Taft.
Although a resident of Utica, his home province of Potenza made him treas- urer, which office he filled from 1898 to 1903. This is considered a great honor to one of his countrymen. On the 5th of June, 1905, the Italian consul, General Commentatore Giovanni Branchi, appointed him delegate consul of the kingdom of Italy. This honor came to him entirely unsolicited by the request of the con- sul general and most ably did he fill the position until a regular consulate was established at Albany for the purpose of having an Italian representative at the capital of the state. It is a well known fact that since 1893 Mr. Marrone has created a complete republican vote for the Italian people of Utica. During the period of his residence in Utica he was elected president of the Societa Progresso ed Aiuto di Mutno Soccorso of Utica for the year of 1894. He is also a charter member of the Societa Missanellese di Mutuo Soccorso of Utica and served con- tinuously as president from 1905 to 1909 inclusive; was also entrusted and acted as custodian of the social funds; served as treasurer from 1895 to 1898 of the Societa Capi di Famiglia; served as treasurer of the earthquake committee for the relief of the sufferers of Calabria and Sicilia in the years 1908 and 1909; and is honorary president Ad Vitam of the Union and Benevolent Society of New York city.
WILLIAM W. WEAVER.
William W. Weaver, an enterprising farmer of Deerfield, has devoted the principal years of his life to agriculture and stock-raising and is recognized as one of the successful men of Oneida county. He has never depended upon luck or chance to overeome difficulties that arise in the course of business but has bravely met each obstacle and through close application and sound judgment has usually won the victory. He was born in Deerfield, November 7, 1856, a son of James and Arvilla (Smith) Weaver.
In the district schools he received his preliminary education and later he spent four years as a student in the Utica advanced schools. He continued with
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his father upon the home farm until arriving at the age of about twenty-four years and then undertook the management of the Abram B. Weaver farm which he has cultivated to excellent advantage, its neat appearance indieating that he gives careful thought to his work. He has spared no pains in order to secure the best possible results. A broad-minded man, he feels the quickening influence of the twentieth century and responds by enhancing the beauty and value of his surroundings.
On December 15, 1880. Mr. Weaver was married to Miss JJennie E. Baker, who was born at Marey, New York, April 5, 1859, a daughter of Allen G. Baker. The father was born at Stittville, New York, September 1, 1824, and was a son of Allen Nathan Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver are the parents of five children : Florence Mabel, born September 27, 1881, who received her education at Utica and is now the wife of L. W. Cyrenius, of New York city; Herbert Baker, who was born August 19, 1883, and died March 25, 1884; Carlton Allen, who was born April 25, 1885, and died February 26, 1886; Elsie, born July 17, 1887, who was educated at Utica and is now residing at home; and James Bellinger born September 17, 1890, who was also educated at Utica and is assisting his father upon the home farm.
Ever since arriving at manhood Mr. Weaver has been affiliated with the demo- cratic party. but he has never been a seeker for public office although he takes a lively interest in public affairs. Mrs. Weaver is a graduate of the Whitestown Seminary and is a lady of many attractive qualities of mind and character. She is a member of First Presbyterian church at Utica and is a prime favorite in social circles wherever she is known.
CAPTAIN ABRAHAM ELLIS CULVER.
The distinguished career of Captain Abraham Ellis Culver made Utica proud to number him among her native sons. His entire military reeord was the embodiment of all commendable, soldierly qualities and gentlemanly at- tributes. He was popular in military and diplomatic cireles, commanding re- spect wherever he was known and the admiration and love of those who came within the closer circle of his friendship. His birth oeeurred in Utica, March 26, 1856. his parents being Abraham Ellis and Emily (Van Embergh) Culver. of whom extended mention is made elsewhere in this volume together with the ancestral history of the family. During the period of his youth he attended the Utica Academy and afterward successfully passed the competitive examina- tion in a class of eighteen and was admitted to the United States Naval Academy, winning first place among the contestants. He passed the entrance examina- tion at Annapolis as cadet-midshipman in 1872, being graduated on the 20th of June. 1876. From that time forward he remained an active member of the navy and was promoted to ensign. December 14. 1877. while on the 26th of December, 1884, he was made a lieutenant of the junior grade. Six years later, on the 15th of October. 1890. he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. He served as lieutenant and exceutive officer of the United States Ship May-
CAPT. ABRAHAM E. CULVER
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flower during the Spanish-American war and his vessel was appointed in the first place to the rescue of Hobson. They were stationed in waiting for many hours before Hobson's entrance to the channel, but finding that the Mayflower drew too much water it was recalled and a vessel of lesser draught substituted. On the 4th of June, 1899, Lieutenant Culver was promoted to the rank of lieu- tenant major and became commander on the 12th of February, 1905. He was in command of the United States Ship Bancroft from October 6, 1902, until March 2, 1905, after which he served on the board of changes at the navy yard at New York until September 1, 1906. The following day he was given com- mand of the United States Ship Des Moines and from November 17, 1907, until January 22, 1909, he was on duty as navy aid to the assistant secretary of the navy at the navy department, Washington, D. C.
About 1905 Captain Culver was sent on a delicate diplomatic commission to the West Indies where he acquitted himself with marked credit and ability, receiving therefor the commendation of the state department. While serv- ing as lieutenant of the United States Ship Vandalia Captain Culver was a witness of the great Samoan cyclone and a participant of the events which there occurred, and received special commendation for his bravery, coolness and decision, being the means of saving many lives. His official account, written during that awful storm on slips of brown paper, the only available writing material at hand, is a model of brevity, correctness and modesty. While he was commanding the gunboat Bancroft he was sent to the Orinoco river to secure the release of three American steamboats which had been captured and held by the Venezuelan insurgents. The Bancroft arrived at Cuidad Bolivar early in the morning of July 15, on the day set for the assault upon the city by the government troops, for at that time Venezuela was in the throes of a revolution. The Bancroft reached its destination in time to release the Amer- ican ships before the battle and to protect American eitizens and others, tak- ing off the consular agents and other Americans and rescuing a number of women of French citizenship from the danger of bombardment. It also fur- nished a surgeon and hospital corps to care for the wounded of both armies. The Bancroft took station in a position where it eould respond immediately to a call for assistance-a location where the bullets flew fast and thick, striking the boat's side and lodging in the decks. This position gave the officers and men a fine opportunity to see the most important and bloodiest battle of the rebellion. On arrival Captain Culver made immediate demand upon General Rolando, commander of the revolutionists, for the surrender of the American ships and his terms were such as to bring prompt compliance. He was in readi- ness for an attack but at the request of Captain Culver it was postponed for a day in order to give the Bancroft opportunity to take off American and British citizens. After the battle, when the dead and wounded were left un- cared for upon the field. Captain Culver arranged that his surgeon and some of the sailors should go ashore and establish a hospital for the care of those whose lives might yet be saved. The work of Captain Culver and the other officers at that time received high commendation from the government. Through- ont his entire record his work was ever most creditable to the country and his services were of marked value in maintaining American naval prestige.
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Captain Culver, while a firm disciplinarian, was always a favorite with his men as well as with his superior officers and had the social qualities which rendered him popular in the different clubs to which he belonged. He held me abership in the Metropolitan, Chevy Chase and Army and Navy Clubs of Washington, and was on the board of governors of the latter organization. He found special delight in making a collection of choice pieces of silverware and other articles of rare manufacture from the many countries he visited during his several cruises around the world. His collection of Japanese works of art was especially rich and interesting. IIe was on leave of absence when on the 23d of June. 1909. in the Capital city, he passed away. The interment took place on the 26th of June, in Arlington cemetery where rest so many of the distinguished dead of the nation. An account of the services as given by the Army and Navy Journal is as follows: "The body of Captain Culver was escorted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Spalding, 1703 Rhode Island avenue, by two companies of marines and one company of blue jackets, headed by the United States Marine band. Captain Walter MeLean commanded the escort. Lieutenant J. B. Gilmer was his aide. The honorary pallbearers were Captain Charles E. Vreeland, Captain II. T. Mayo. Captain Richard T. Mul- ligan. Commodore A. A. Winterhalter. Medical Director II. P. Norton, all of the Navy, and Samuel Maddox, of Washington. There were no funeral cere- monies at the house. The simple and beautiful serviees of a military inter- ment in the open air at the grave were performed by the Rev. Clarke, of the Naval Academy. Annapolis, a naval chaplain and one who had known Captain Culver when he was a midshipman. No more beautiful spot in the world could be found in which to embed the mortal remains of a faithful servant of his eountry. The grave is situated on the highest point of land in the National Cemetery and overlooks the lovely valley of the Potomac and Washington.
During its march through the cemetery the Marine band played Chopin's mag- nificent funeral march, with its solemn stately tread. and its exquisite strains expressive of consolation and final triumph. The last salute was fired, the last bugle sounded, and a dear comrade was at rest. Captain Culver left to mourn him his mother, MIrs. Emily Van E. Culver. of Utiea, Mrs. Charles Alfred Spald- ing of Washington: Miss Mary L. Culver. of Utica; and Edward Culver, of Dallas, Texas.
JOHN T. BUCKLEY.
Among the younger members of the bar of Oneida county none has shown greater zeal and determination to win substantial recognition than John T. Buek- ley. of Utica. IIe has engaged in practice only three years, but in that time has become well established in his profession and by his pleasing manner and ae- knowledged ability and worth has attracted many friends. He is of Irish de- spent and was born at Utica October 26, 1886. His father, John Buckley, was born in the town of Macroom, County Cork, Ireland. He emigrated to the United States in his boyhood and made his home in Utica where he became
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quite prosperous as a horseshoer. The mother's maiden name was Margaret A. Buekley, although not of the same family as her husband. She was born at I'tica, married here and still makes this city her home.
Jolin T. Buckley, the eldest of four children, attended Assumption Academy and was graduated from that institution in 1902. In 1905 he entered the law office of Judge M. H. Sexton, continuing there until the fall when he matricu- lated in the law school of Georgetown University, at Georgetown, D. C. After pursning the regular course he was graduated in 1908 with the degree of LL. B. In July of the same year he was admitted to practice in the state of New York and at once opened an office in the Arcade building at Utica.
Mr. Buckley is well grounded in law, having possessed excellent advantages of training under thoroughly competent instructors, and as he is an eloquent, clear and logieal speaker, he never fails to hold the attention of court or jury and has won a number of difficult cases. IIe is a member of the Oneida County Bar Association and also of the Emmet Literary Society and the Inter-Class Association of Assumption Academy. In religious belief he has from his earliest recollection been identified with the Catholic faith and is a member of St. John's church. Ile has taken an active interest in various societies connected with the church and is a member of Utica Council No. 189, K. C., and Division No. 6, A. O. II .. being also county president of the latter organization. IIe also belongs to U'tica Lodge, No. 33, B. P. O. E., and to the Seneca Club. Ilis political af- filiation is indicated by membership in the Republican Club, and at present, in the fall of 1911, he is the candidate of his party for the office of city judge.
ARTHUR ROGERS GRANT, M. D.
Dr. Arthur Rogers Grant, a member of the staff of the Homeopathic Hospital of Utica and a successful general practitioner having his office at 321 Genesee street, was born in Binghamton, New York, on the 21st of November, 1871, his parents being Bradley M. and Cornelia (Rogers) Grant. The father died when the son was very young, after which the mother returned to her people in Utica. The Rogers family were pioneer settlers here and have been prominently eon- neeted with leading events in the history of the city from an early day. The doctor is a descendant of Oliver Glason Rogers, who came to this county from Rhode Island about 1805 and settled in the Sauquoit valley, five miles south of Utica, where he erected a machine shop and foundry for the manufacture of cotton and woolen machinery, supplying the mills in this part of the state for many years. He invented and improved many machines for the manufacture of both cotton and woolen eloth and brought from England the first machinery for calico printing, to be tried at a mill in Cohoes, New York. In 1837 his eld- est son, Amos Grant, became a member of the firm and the business was enlarged. As each of his six sons finished school they were admitted to partnership and several of them became inventors and expert draftsmen. They were, indeed, a family of master mechanies. The little hamlet was known as Rogersville for some time during the '50s, when the name was changed to Willowville. In 1859
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the works were extended to include the manufacture of agricultural implements and in 1861 the company received a contract from the United States govern- ment for fire arms. On the Ith of July, 1865, the entire plant was destroyed by lire and in August of the same year the founder, Oliver Glason Rogers, passed away.
At the usual age Dr. Grant was sent as a pupil to the public schools and af- terward attended the Free Academy, while later he prepared for a professional career as a student in the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, from which he was graduated in the class of 1897. In the same year he pursued a special course in the New York University and for a time attended the Post Graduate Hospital. Upon his return to Utica he entered at once upon general practice and is regarded as one of the most successful surgeons of the vity, where for fourteen years he has followed his profession with constantly increasing success. His position as a leading member of the medical profession here has its root in his comprehensive knowledge of the scientific principles that underlie his work, in his conscientious devotion to those whom he serves and in his elose adherence to a high standard of professional ethics. The Homeopathic Hospital counts him as a valued member of its staff and he is also a member of the State Homeopathie Society and of the American Institute of Homeopathy.
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