USA > New York > Oneida County > History of Oneida County, New York : from 1700 to the present time, Volume II > Part 5
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59
On the 3d of February, 1897, Mr. Hesse was married to Miss Mary Ilelen Ford, a daughter of George and Emma Ford, of Utiea, and they now have one son, George Albert Hesse. Mr. Hesse is well known in fraternal cireles as a member of the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and likewise the Sons of Veterans Camp. Ile also holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce, cooperating in all of its various projects for the de- velopment of the business connections of Utiea and also for the improvement and adornment of the city.
HOWARD J. TELLER, M. D.
Dr. Howard J. Teller, whose office is at No. 220, North Washington street, Rome, has engaged in general practice for thirteen years and having made thorough preparation for his work, has met with a gratifying measure of sue- cess. He is today one of the prominent physicians of Oneida county. Born at Whitesboro, October 31, 1877, he is a son of Marshall Albert and Elizabeth Teller, the former of whom was born at Steuben and the latter at Camden, in this county. The father died when the subject of this review was two years old and the mother has also been deceased for many years.
After receiving his early education in the public schools of Whitesboro, Howard J. Teller became a student of Fairfield Seminary, in Herkimer county, where he prepared for college. Matriculating in the medical department of the University of Maryland, at Baltimore, he pursued the regular course and was graduated with the degree of M. D. in 1898. Ile then came to Rome, be- gan a general practice and has continued without interruption to the present time. He is a member of the staff of Rome Hospital, being now secretary of the staff. Ile takes an active interest in all measures for advancing the effi-
50
HISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY
cieney nl the profession and is a valued member of the Oneida County Med- ical Society and the New York State Medieal Society.
On the 6th of January, 1904, Dr. Teller was married at Rome to Miss Anna Prince, a daughter of Willard Il. and Esther Wiggins| Prince, of this city. They have one child, Howard Prince. Mrs. Teller is a direct descendant on both shas from the Waldo and Prince families that were well known at the the of the Revolutionary war. The Wiggins family was formerly very wealthy ab ow ned nearly the entire village of Saratoga.
Dr. Teller has been a lifelong student and has been indefatigable in re- search as to the cause and cure of disease. He keeps thoroughly informed concerning the advances in medicine and surgery and as he possesses cool judg- ment and powers of discrimination, is often called in consultation by his med- ical brethren. Although not a partisan in politics, he takes special interest in good government and is now serving as a member of the board of aldermen from the sixth ward. He is prominent in the Masonic order, being a member of Roman Lodge, No. 223. F. & A. M., the chapter, the commandery and Ziyara Temple. 1. 1. O. N. M. S. He also holds membership in the Royal Arcanum. in the Masonic Club and the Rome Club.
HERMAN AUGUST KLAAGES.
Herman August Klages, an insurance and steamship agent of 513 Columbia street, Utica, was born in Fultonville. Montgomery county, New York, and is a son of Dr. Frederick William and Dorothea Wilhelmine (Von Westerhagen) Klages, he being a native of Clausthal. Hanover, Germany. Frederick William Klages, who was a physician, completed his professional studies in Hildesheim, Hanover, and in 1844 emigrated to America to engage in practice. l'pon his arrival in this country he first located in Harlem where he followed his pro- fession for four years. In 1848 he removed to Fultonville, where he established an office which he maintained until 1-54 at which time he settled in Utica. where for many years he was successfully engaged in practice. Owing to an accident which he sustained he was compelled to give up his profession in 1-74. and established a fire insurance and steamship ageney business, being made local representative of some of the leading insurance companies as well as the White Star, Holland-American and Red Star steamship lines. Dr. Klages continued to be identified with this business until his demise which oc- eurred on the 31st of December, 1901.
Herman August Klages was a very little lad when his parents located in U'tira and he acquired his preliminary education in the public schools of this city, after the completion of which he went to New York city where he spent two years. From there he went to Chicago for a similar period, returning to U'tica in 1>>0. He subsequently became associated with his father in the busi- ness which the latter had founded and has ever since continued to be identified with it. In ]>>0 they erected the building they now occupy adding a foreign exchange department to their business.
51
IIISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY
On the 1st of September, 1870, Mr. Klages was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth M. Schaefer, of this city. Fraternally he is identified with the Knights of Pythias, being past chancellor of Samuel Reed Lodge, No. 378, K. of P., and for two years he was trustee of the Utiea Maennerchor and the Utiea Turn Verein. Mr. Klages, who has capably and intelligently direeted the busi- ness founded by his father is one of the well known and highly regarded eitizens of Utiea.
FRANK PERRIN BAYLISS, M. D.
After making remarkably thorough preparation for his life work Dr. Frank Perrin Bayliss settled in practice at Utiea three years ago and the suecess that has attended his efforts indicates that the time and labor spent in acquiring a knowledge of his profession are wisely utilized. He is a native of Frankfort, New York, born June 2, 1876, a son of Alfred and Mary (Skiff) Bayliss. The father was of English parentage and engaged in the manufacture of caps. The mother was a daughter of Dr. Perrin A. Skiff, for thirty years a well known practitioner of Frankfort.
At the age of five years Frank P. Bayliss removed with his parents to Utica and was reared in this city. Ile received his preliminary education in the public schools and the Utica Free Academy. After leaving the academy he entered the Fairfield (New York) Military Academy of which he was a stu- dent from 1897 to 1898. Having made proper preparation he matriculated at Syracuse University Medical College in 1901 and was graduated in medicine and surgery at that institution in 1905 with the degree of M. D. From Octo- ber, 1905, to October, 1906, he served as interne at the State Hospital and Penal Institution of Providence, Rhode Island, and after leaving the hospital spent a year in study at the New York Post Graduate College. Ile was also so fortunate as to secure the position of clinical assistant on the eye at Bellevue Hospital and the New York Eye and Ear Hospital and for six months was ambulance surgeon at St. Gregory's Hospital of New York city. On the 1st of May, 1908, he began general practice in Utica, specializing on the eye. Since 1898 he has been proprietor of the Whitesboro Sanitarium at Whites- boro for the treatment of narcotism and alcoholism. This sanitarium was es- tablished in 1893. Almost immediately upon beginning practice at Utica Dr. Bayliss gained recognition as one of the competent representatives of the med- ical fraternity in the city. Ilis suecess has from the start been assured. He is a man of rare attainments for one of his age and his skill as a physician and surgeon has gained for him a lucrative patronage. He is an active worker in medical organizations and holds membership in the Oneida County Medical Society, the New York State Medieal Society and the American Medical Asso- ciation.
On December 30, 1909, Dr. Bayliss was united in marriage to Eva M. Wheat- ley, of Syraense, New York. In politics he gives his support to the republican party and fraternally is identified with Masonry, having taken the thirty-sec-
52
IHISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY
ond degree in that order. He possesses the qualities that contribute not only to professional and business sueress but to good citizenship, and is regarded by all who know him as a young man of great promise and one who will attain an eminent standing in his profession.
NICHOLAS FRANCIS VEDDER.
The name of Nicholas Francis Vedder is deeply engraven on the history of Oneida county because of his close and prominent connection with its com- mercial and business development, many of the important business projects of Utica and this part of the state owing their existence entirely or in part to his efforts and direction. He was born in Schenectady, New York. January 10, 1×04. a son of Francis Van der Bogart and Helena (Bancker) Vedder. The Vedders are one of the old Ilolland families of New York and their family was founded in America by Harmen Albertse Vedder, a trader in Beverwyck (Al- banyo before the year 1657.
Nicholas Francis Vedder pursued his education in the schools of his native city and when twenty years of age went to Utica where he entered the boot and shoe business of his elder brother, John Vedder. Later he became connected with the dry-goods trade as a member of the firm of Guile & Vedder, and sub- sequently a senior member of the firm of Vedder, Welbon & Tyler, in which connection he continued until his retirement from business in 1855. In many other fields his operations were an element in the business development and substantial growth of city and county. He was an early director of the Utica & Black River Railroad Company and was one of the pioneers of telegraphy in this section, holding a large amount of stock in the New York, Albany & Buf- falo Telegraph Company. He was likewise financially interested in the Oneida National Bank and in the Utica Gas Company, serving as a director of the lat- ter. Hle was one of the founders of the Utica Waterworks Company and one of its early presidents. His activities were at all times of a nature that con- tributed to general prosperity as well as to individual success yet in the con- dnet of his interests he won a substantial fortune which he used wisely and well for the benefit of others as well as for himself.
On the 12th of October, 1836, in Schenectady, New York, Mr. Vedder was united in marriage to Miss Cornelia Blandina Veeder, a daughter of Hon Ger- rit and Jane (ten Eyck) Veeder, of Schenectady. Iler father, who resided near Schenectady, became in 1776 captain of the Fourth New York Continental Regi- ment in the Revolutionary war and bore prominent part in the work of ad- vancement after the establishment of the republic. In 1809, following the or- ganization of Schenectady county, he was appointed the first judge of its court of common pleas and his service was characterized by the utmost fidelity to duty and impartiality in the rendering of his decisions. He died February IS, I-36. His daughter. Mrs. Vedder, became the mother of one ehild, Jennie Ilelen Vedder, who married Abram G. Brower.
55
IIISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY
In his political views Mr. Vedder was a republican following the organiza- tion of the party but never accepting office nor did he hold membership in any secret societies. Ile was, however, a leading member and liberal supporter of the Dutch Reformed church and no work done in the name of charity or re- ligion sought his aid in vain. He gave liberally where assistanee was needed to ameliorate the hard conditions of life for the unfortunate and following his death, which occurred in Utica on the 1st of May, 1873, it was found by the terms of his will that he made liberal bequests to a number of charitable and benevolent institutions, including the Infant Orphan Asylum of New York, the Home for the Friendless in New York and the Utica Orphan Asylum. Among his beneficiaries also was the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America, Hamilton College at Clinton, New York, Faxton Hospital at Utica, and he also established a fund for lectures at Rutgers College, New Brunswiek, New Jersey. The generous use which he made of his fortune in assisting others marked him as a man of kindly spirit and as one who ever recognized the obli- gations and responsibilities of wealth. His kindness and generosity were never actuated solely by a sense of duty but by sincere interest in his fellowmen.
LOUIS W. DEAN.
As a specialist in the treatment of the eye, ear, nose and throat Dr. Louis W. Dean, of Utica, has won high standing and his name is well known not only in Oneida but in many other counties of New York state. He is a native of Canada, born in Norfolk county, December 30, 1858, a son of Perez and Sarah (Anderson) Dean. The father was by occupation an agriculturist.
After attending the common schools Louis W. Dean became a student of the Collegiate Institute, of Hamilton, Canada, and, having made the necessary pre- paration, entered the New York Homeopathie College, from which he was grad- uated after completing the regular course in 1890. He engaged in general practice at Waterville, New York, for ten years and then, having decided to specialize, took up the study of the eye, ear, nose and throat under competent masters in New York city, where he continued for two years. Since 1902 he has practiced in U'tica. He is a member of the staffs of the General and Home- opathic Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospitals in this city and is also connected with the New York Homeopathie Society, the Homeopathic Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Society of the United States and the American Institute of Home- opathy. He is a self-reliant, eonrageous man and is quick of apprehension and clear in judgment. These characteristics have assisted him very materially in the discharge of the difficult responsibilities which arise from day to day in his practice and years of successful endeavor have demonstrated his ability in his chosen field.
In 1892, at Waterville, Dr. Dean was married to Miss Ada Goodwin, a daughter of William B. Goodwin, president of the Bank of Waterville, of which he had control for sixty years. One daughter, Dorothy, came to bless this union. Dr. Dean has always been actuated by a desire to understand thor-
56
HISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY
oughly the principles which he applies in his profession and he is a constant and unwearying student. No physician is more conscientious in practice. Ile makes everything else subordinate to his work and has deservedly attracted a lucrative clientele. His religious views are indicated by membership in the Episcopal church and in polities he gives his allegiance to the republican party. Fraternally he is connected with the Masonic order.
OTIS WEBSTER MOTT.
Otis Webster Mott, originator and head of The Mott Wheel Works of Utiea, was born in this city. August 6. 1871, and is a son of Edward Earle and Ella Clark ( Webster) Mott. On the 1st of July, 1907. he organized The Mott Wheel Works for the manufacture of automobile rims, axles and wire wheels of every description. The firm bought the plant and wire wheel business of the Weston- Mott Company which moved to Flint, Michigan, and from January 1, 1908, its business has steadily increased. Recently a part of the plant of the Stand- ard Harrow Company was acquired and plans are being made to remodel and improve the works on a large scale. The company makes wheels for aeroplanes and jinrikisha wheels for use in the Orient, in addition to many other styles of wheels demanded on account of modern inventions. Employment is now given to one hundred and fifty persons, but it is proposed when the improve- ments are completed to increase the number of employes to two hundred and fifty. The success of the enterprise is due to progressive methods and the de- sire of the management to fully satisfy the demands of patrons by the prompt delivery of the very highest grade of products at reasonable prices. Judged by the rapid advance it has made during the last three years The Mott Wheel Works promises at an early date to become one of the largest manufacturing concerns of Utica. Its officers are: O. W. Mott, president and general man- ager, Henry R. Williams, vice president. and Clarence B. Williams, secretary and treasurer.
ADELINE D. H. KELSEY, M. D.
For a long period Dr. Adeline D. Il. Kelsey did effective work as a medical missionary in the Orient. but now resides upon a farm near Westdale, giving her attention to its supervision. She was born in Florence, on the 26th of January, 1844. her parents being Asa and Amanda ( Higbee) Kelsey. Her fa- ther's birth occurred in Litehfield. Connectiont. January 20, 1801, and her mother was a native of the town of Florence. Oneida county, born April 20, 1810. Asa Kelsey made farming his life work and when about three years of age was brought to Florence by his father. Joseph Kelsey, who in 1804 pur- chased the farm upon which Dr. Kelsey now resides. It had formerly been the property of Garrett Smith and was one of the early settled places of the
57
HISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY
community. All his life Joseph Kelsey followed agricultural pursuits and died when his son Asa was quite young. The latter also made farming his life work and each year was busily engaged with the tilling of the soil until his death, which occurred May 23, 1897. He had for a long period survived his wife, who passed away January 26, 1871. While his business interests occupied the greater part of his time he yet found opportunity for cooperation in public affairs. He voted with the republican party and held membership in the Con- gregational church, to which his wife also belonged. In his family were six children of whom Emily, Sarah and Marinda are now deceased. The others are: Samuel, of Fairport, New York; Dr. Kelsey, of this review; and Jose- phine, the wife of O. P. Clarke, who is an attorney and also custodian of the cottage at Mount MeGregor where President Grant died.
Dr. Kelsey was educated in Mount Holyoke College from which she gradu- ated with the class of 1868. She afterward engaged in teaching school in Coe College of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for two years, and then studied medieine at the Woman's Medical College of the New York Infirmary of New York city, com- pleting her course with the class of 1875. After spending two years as resident physician at Mount Holyoke she went to China, as medical missionary and re- mained four years in that country, after which, on account of ill health, she re- turned home. Iler health improved under the changed conditions and in 1885 she again went to the Orient, this time to Japan, as medical missionary, remain- ing in that country twenty-two years. In 1907 she returned and is now living retired on the old farm to which she gives her personal supervision, having a Japanese family with her to care for the property and the household. She has one hundred and fifty acres of land utilized for general farming purposes. IIer life has been fraught with many good deeds and high purposes and in her pro- fessional capacity she did a splendid work in the east not only healing the body but stimulating the spiritual growth of the people to whom she ministered.
FREDERICK MORRIS SHELLEY.
Frederick Morris Shelley, for many years identified with the First National Bank of Rome and during the past seventeen years cashier of that institution, is also prominently connected with other organizations and is a leading factor in the continued prosperity and growth of Rome. He was born in this city July 21, 1865, a son of Henry S. and Jane (Orton) Shelley. The father was born in New Hampshire and arrived in Rome early in his boyhood. After growing to maturity he engaged as a elothing merchant in this city. He never took an active part in city affairs, preferring to devote his attention to his business. He is now deceased.
Mr. Shelley of this sketeh was edueated in the public schools and the Rome Free Academy. After leaving school he was identified for several years with the fire insurance business but in 1887 entered the employ of the First Na- tional Bank as teller. Ile rendered such excellent service that he was advanced to higher positions until, on May 10, 1894, he was elected cashier, an office he
58
HISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY
has since very acceptably filled. le is also secretary and trustee of the Rome Savings Bank and treasurer of the James A. Spargo Wire Company, the Spargo Wire Cloth Company, the Rome Hollow Wire and Tube Company, and the Rome Building and Loan Association. He has contributed in an important measure to the success of the bank and that of all other institutions with which he is connected. by his extensive acquaintance, his knowledge of local condi- tions and his good business judgment. He has given close and earnest atten- tion to his business, and being a man who never makes any promises he does not fulfill, his word is implicitly relied upon. Thoroughly enterprising and alive to the importance of Rome as a manufacturing and commercial center, he has constantly assisted in advancing the credit and good name of the city.
On October 9, 1890, Mr. Shelley was married to Miss Bessie Smith, of Port- land, Oregon, and three children have been born to this union, Frederick MI. Jr., Perey W. and Marion J. The family resides in a pleasant home at No. 103 West Garden street.
Mr. Shelley takes no active part in politics but feels the interest of a pub- lie-spirited citizen in good government and an honest and economical admin- istration of public affairs. He served to the general satisfaction of the people for four years as chairman of the board of public works during which time a number of important improvements were completed. Fraternally he is a mem- ber of Hathaway Lodge. No. 869. A. F. & A. M .. and socially is connected with the Rome Club.
JONATHAN SAWYER HASELTON.
The name of Jonathan Sawyer Haselton is closely associated with the his- tory of Rome, and although he is no longer to be seen in his accustomed places, the results of his business genius and of his generosity and publie spirit eon- tinue to exert a beneficent influence. Absent in body, he is present in the lives and hearts of many who were profoundly influenced by his inspiring example. Ile was for more than fifty years a resident of Rome and his death, June 15, 1908, was regarded as one of the severest losses the eity had for many years known. From a humble position early in life he advanced through his own indomitable courage and perseverance until he became one of the wealthy and honored men of the community.
Born at Lawrence, Massachusetts. December 5, 1847, Mr. Haselton was a son of Nathaniel and Myra (Sawyer, Haselton. In his boyhood he removed with his parents to Rome where he attended the public schools. Later he became a newsboy on the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad and when the rail mill of the Rome Iron Works was established. in 1867, he became con- nected with that concern as office boy. He applied himself diligently and advanced through the various positions of clerk, bookkeeper, secretary-treasurer, and finally became president of the Rome Brass and Copper Company which succeeded the Rome Iron Works. It was as the head of the Rome Brass and Copper Company that Mr. Hlaselton had an opportunity to exercise his rare
1
61
HISTORY OF ONEIDA COUNTY
judgment and ability, and under his management the company became one of the best known enterprises of the kind in the state of New York. He was also actively connected with the Rome Manufacturing Company, the Rome Metal Company, the Rome Tube Company, the Rome Electrical Company, and the Long-Turney Manufacturing Company. His talents as a financier received recognition by his election as president of the First National Bank of Rome. Hle was also president of the Rome Board of Trade and Employers' Association from the time of its organization until his death and served for two terms with great acceptance to the people and with marked benefit to the city as a mem- ber of the Rome Water and Sewerage Commission.
Mr. Haselton was twice married, his first wife being Amelia Barton. The maiden name of his second wife was Stella Johnson, a daughter of Samuel Johnson, of Boonville. There are three children surviving: Barton, who is now serving as secretary and treasurer of the Rome Brass and Copper Com- pany ; Stella M .; and Amelia. A man of noble and generous traits, Mr. Hasel- ton was a liberal contributor to worthy causes and never turned a deaf ear to a deserving applicant for assistance. IIe presented the ten-bell chime of the Rome Baptist church as a testimonial in memory of his mother, a woman of rare qualities, from whom the son inherited many of his noblest characteristics. Although he possessed limited advantages of education in his boyhood, he was of a studious and thoughtful disposition and through reading and observa- tion became a remarkably well informed man, notwithstanding the demands of his large business interests. Ile was of a genial temperament and his kindly disposition endeared him to his employes and all with whom he had business or social relations.
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.