History of Warren County [N.Y.] with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 77

Author: Smith, H. P. (Henry Perry), 1839-1925
Publication date: 1885
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason & Co., publishers
Number of Pages: 762


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Bradley, Thaddeus, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Caldwell in 1812. In 1832 he married Miss Mercy Bennett, and they have several children. One son, Thaddeus, enlisted in 1862 and served until the elose of the war. Marvin was married to Miss Leonora Bennett in 1885. Mr. Bradley was a son of Nathaniel and Eunice (Shaw) Bradley. They had a family of three children, two of whom are dead. Thaddeus is the only child living. Thaddeus's grandparents were among the earliest settlers in Caldwell. Mr. Bradley's wife, Miss Mercy Bennett, was a daughter of Abel and Jemima (Harrington) Bennett. He was formerly of Vermont, and when he came here there was but one block-house at Lake George, used as a government store-house and treaty was made that year in the fall of Mr. Harrington's settlement.


Braley, Pliny P., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, commenced his business in 1879 and is now located in the Opera House Block. Is a dealer in books, stationery, wall paper, wool yarns, zephyrs and all fancy goods of that order. He was born in Bolton, Warren county, in 1854, son of Stephen and Philomela Braley. Miss E. C. Boyd, partner of Mr. Braley in his busi- ness, was born in Bolton, Warren county, a daughter of Rufus and Eliza Goodman Boyd, who settled in Glens Falls in 1848.


Brayton, George W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, jobbing butcher and farmer ; born at East Lake George, 1832 ; wife Caroline Beadleston, married in 1854, seven children, two sons and five daughters. Parents, Asa W., and Polly (Phelps) Brayton, the former born in 1805 in Queensbury, the latter in Washington in 1805, married in 1826, died in 1856, children four now living: Silvia J., Mariah, George W., and Danford. Grandparents, John and Mary (Harris) Brayton. The former was born in Washington county, and settled in Queensbury about 1790. Eleven children, six now living: Lois, William, Asa, Orlin, Polly, Diantha. John died 1826 and Mary died 1853.


Brooks, Landon W., Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Centre, came to this town from Maine when only a year and a half old, and has lived here ever sinee. He is a farmer and owns 129 acres. of very fine land, most of which is under cultivation. Has filled the offices. of collector and commissioner of highways in the town ; was married in 1874 to Mary E. Glassbrook. Their two children both died in infaney.


Brown, Asahel C., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury, Warren county, in 1826. He was a son of Richard and Mahitabel (Teft) Brown. They had two children, Asahel C. and Justus S .; Asahel was married in 1865 to Hester Brown, of Queensbury, and


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they have two children : Hollis R. and Hattie M. Mr. Brown's grandparents were Justus and Desire Brown. They had a family of eleven children. A portion of their land is still in pos- session of Asahel.


Brown, Dolphus J., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born at Lake George in 1862. He engaged at Lake George in the hardware trade until 1885, when he sold out his stock and is now completing an extensive general meat market; in 1884 he was married to Miss Nellie Lewis, daughter of Hamilton Lewis, of Warrensburgh. Mr. Brown's parents were Alphonso and Eunice (Mead) Brown.


Brown, George, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Queensbury, Sept. 3d, 1815. He has been one of the prominent and active business men of the county, engaged in various branches of business. He has, for over forty years, been identified in the hotel business of Warren county. Has always had room and board for the poor, and is to-day one of the most popular landlords of Northern New York. He is proprietor of the Central Hotel at Lake George; in 18- he was married to Miss Sylvia Odell, of Queensbury. They had eight chil- dren, four of whom are now living: Sarah, Annah, Katie D. and Stewart D. His grandpar- ents, Valentine and Margaret (Haight) Brown, settled in Queensbury before the Revolutionary War. Mr. Valentine Brown commenced the manufactory of sawed lumber and built the first saw-mill in Queensbury.


Brown, Myron O., Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born in Bolton in 1837. He is one of the founders and proprietors of the Green Island Improvement Association on Lake George. He is the lessee of the Sagamore Hotel, embracing 75 acres, and having ample accommoda- tions for 350 guests. It is one of the finest summer resorts in the United States. The build- ing, furniture, and the manner in which it is conducted is a credit to the State. Mr. Brown has held the office of supervisor six terms at Bolton. He was an early merchant; in 1862 he was married to Miss Mary E. Wilson, daughter of Captain Wilson, of Sandy Hill, and they have two sons: Willard W. and Frank B. Mr. Brown's father, Luther Brown, was sheriff of the county, and supervisor several terms.


Brown, Richard J., p. o. Bolton, was born in 1846 in New York city, and settled with his parents in Bolton in 1860. By profession he is a civil engineer. Has been justice of the peace one term, and appointed notary public in 1885. In 1874 he purchased his present site and erected his hotel " The Lake View House," which he continued to improve until it will give ample accommodation to 100 guests. In connection with his hotel he has a small steamer for the pleasure of the guests of his house. Was married in 1870 to Miss Helen J. Allen, of Sara- toga. His parents were Richard F. and Elizabeth (Lee) Brown. He was the only son.


Bullard, Chas. E., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Northville, Fulton county, in 1851, and settled with his parents in Glens Falls in 1860. Was a graduate of the Canandaigua Commercial School in 1872. He then clerked it for Mr. H. Colvin in the furniture business and in 1875 became a partner. In 1876 he, with Mr. Henry Swan, purchased the business of Colvin & Co., forming the partnership of Bullard & Swan. In 1880 he took the entire business, which he conducted alone until 1882, when he sold part interest to John R. Loomis. The firm is now Bullard & Loomis, having a complete stock of the most desirable patterns in the furniture and upholstery line in which they are extensive dealers as well as manufacturers. They also have a large undertaking department in which all grades, patterns and prices can be found at No. 118 and 120 Glen St. In Oct., 1879 Mr. Bullard married Mary Thomson, of Johnsburglı, War- ren county. Have a little girl born February 27th, 1885.


Bullard, David H., Dr., Queensbury, p. o Glens Falls, was born in Schuylerville, Saratoga coun- ty, N. Y., in 1812. He read medicine at West Troy and finished his studies at the Albany Medical College under Drs. March and Armsby in 1849. He commenced practice in Fulton county in 1853, and settled in Glens Falls in 1860. In 1838 he married Julia Spier, of Fulton county. They had seven children : Julia E., Emma A., Sarah F. and Harriet A., Charles E., Frederick H., and William R. Dr. Bullard's parents were Alpheus and Hannah (Fitch) Bullard.


Burdick, Jas. P., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Saratoga county in 1843, and settled with his parents in Glens Falls in 1846. His father, Allen Burdick, was engaged in the manufacture of lumber, and James commenced business with him and for several years shared it. Their mill was destroyed three times by fire; Mr. Burdick was married in 1874 to Miss Kate Rugge, daughter of George Rugge, of Glens Falls.


Burgess, Lewis, p. o. Hague, born Aug. 14th, 1834, is a native of Dresden, Washington county ; he commenced as a school teacher and afterwards occupied a position as chief clerk for ten years at the Fort William Henry Hotel. In 1860 he entered the merchandizing business, and from that date has been the postmaster of his town; has held the office of supervisor of his town for two years and is serving his thirteenth year as justice of the peace. Of later years he has spent his winters in Florida, where he has heavy real estate interests. His suc-


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cess in life is entirely due to his personal efforts throughout and prompt business methods; Mr. Burgess was married Jan. 2d, 1862, to Charlotte, daughter of John McClanthan, of Hague. Mr. Burgess's grandfather was a Hessian soldier. Was pressed into the British army and sent to America, arriving in New York city in 1777. He soon became convinced of the worth- iness of the American cause and deserted to the American army. He married a Miss Bennett and located in Putnam, Washington county, N. Y.


Burhans, Frederick O., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Ulster county in 1832. He is ex- tensively engaged in the tanning business in Warrensburgh, and is also a large land owner and capitalist ; was married in 1855 to Miss Helen E. Barron, of Le Roy, Genesee county ; they have but one child now living, Charles F. ; Mr. Burhans's parents were Benjamin P. and Re- becca (Wieks) Burhans. They had six children, four now living: Charles H., Frederic O., Julia and Sarah H. Julia is now Mrs. William B. Isham. Mr. Burhans, senior, early engaged in the tanning business; first in Ulster, then in Greene, and finally in Warrensburgh, where he made a financial success. He was an extensive land owner and dealer of Northern New York, a man of influence and integrity, and liberal in his views and gifts.


Burhans, Miss S. H., p. o. Warrensburgh, was a daughter of Colonel Benjamin (Peck) and Rebecca (Wicks) Burhans. They with their family settled in Warrensburgh in 1836. Mrs. Burhans died in 1864, and Mr. Burhans in 1875. They left a family of six children, four of whom are now living.


Burnham, Cyrus (deceased), son of Josiah and Betsey Burnliam, was born in Queensbury in April, 1808. Mr. Burnham was a well disciplined business man. While he was seventeen years of age his parents lost by fire nearly all their possessions, and fromn that time Cyrus de- veloped a decided taste for business. At an early age he ranked among the first business men of Warren county. He became an extensive lumber dealer, connected with George G. Haw- ley in its manufacture at Glens Falls, and afterwards with Orlin Mead and George Sanford as wholesale lumber dealers at Albany, N. Y. He was Member of Assembly in 1850 and a di- rector of the Glens Falls National Bank from its incorporation until his decease. He was mar- ried in 1841 to Sophia Rice. At the age of forty-nine he died leaving three children, Sophia R., Glen F., Julius R., an older son, Cyrus, died at an early age. Post-office, Glens Falls.


Burneson, John B., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Schoharie county, N. Y., in 1830. Was a graduate of Castleton Medical College, Vt., in 1852. Read medicine at Davenport with Dr. John Ferguson, and settled in Luzerne, where he still resides in his practice of medicine and surgery ; was married in 1954 to Miss Frances Stewart, of Warren county, and they have one son, John S. Dr. Burneson was a son of Andrew and Jane (Granby) Burneson.


Bush, John W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls in 1850. He com- menced the drug business in Glens Falls in 1869, under the firm of Leggett & Bush, establish- ing a wholesale trade, also a retail, dealing in all classes of drugs, medicines, paints, glass, and a full stock of all the leading patent medicines of recognized value. They make a specialty of fine fancy goods at 109 Glen street. Mr. Bush was married to Miss Emily Derrick, of Rensse- lear county, in 1878, and they have one child.


Butler, William II., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, born in Queensbury in 1918; wife, Zadie Ann Snyder, born in Moreau, Saratoga county, in 1824, married in 1844, children ten : Mary J., Mary J., Emma L., Augusta C., William H., Joseph L., Harley G., Charles A .. Walter J. and Clinton J. Mary J. married James Joseph Whiting; Emma L. married Hiram Brown; Au- gusta C. married James Viele. Zadie A. was daughter of George and Patience (Carr) Sny- der, of Duchess county, who settled in Saratoga county and died in Warren county. Parents, Abraham and Mary (Slot) Butler, born and married in Duchess county, settled in Queensbury with six children. Abraham died in 1868, aged 93 ; wife died in 1858, children two, now living.


Cadwell, James E., Dr., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Manlius, Onondaga county, in 1820, and settled in Glens Falls in 1850. He engaged in the dental profession, which he still continues. In 1882 he retired from active attention to dentistry, having numerous as- sistants, and gave his attention to the manufactory of saslı, doors, blinds, etc., he having pur- chased an interest with L. G. Wilson & Co. It is now run by his son-in-law, Mr. S. D. Ken- drick. As a factory it has just been increased in capacity, where the manufacture of all build- ers' supplies by orders or contract is attended to. Mr. Kendrick is also a dealer in drugs, med- icines, oils, etc., at No. 51 Glen street. Dr. Cadwell was married to Mrs. (nee Doty) Mary A. Wilson, of Glens Falls, in 1854, and they have three daughters, Elizabeth E., Gertrude L. and Bertha. Elizabeth E. married Mr. S. D. Kendrick, of St. Lawrence county, and they have one child, Ethel G. Dr. Cadwell was a son of Rowland Cadwell, a native of Springfield, Mass. Besides James E. he has eight other children.


Cady, J. Fletcher, Chester, p. o. Pottersville, was born in Chester, May 6th, 1853. He is engaged in farming and the livery business, has held the office of collector about four years,


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deputy sheriff three years, and was constable from 1875 to 1885; is much esteemed by all who know him; was married to Julia Sherman February 1st, 1872, and they have one child, Mattie. Mr. Cady's father was Dr. John W. Cady, a native of Burlington, Vt. He came to Chester when a youth. He studied medicine with Dr. Potter, and practiced at Pottersville about thirty years.


Cameron, Allen C., Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Center, was born in 1838 in the town then called Athol. Is a farmer and expressman in Creek Center. Was married in 1861 to Emily A. Everts, daughter of Horace and Orilla (Williams) Everts, natives of this county. Mr. Everts is still living, over seventy years of age. Mr. Cameron's parents were George N. and Cynthia H. (Coman) Cameron, natives of this county, who died several years since.


Carpenter, James H., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Washington county, Vt., in 1832. In his early life he worked as a carpenter and builder for twelve years. He had charge of a steamboat on Lake Michigan one year. In 1858 he became a photographer, and in 1872 he purchased his present hotel. . It is one of the old popular stands at Lake George, called for many years the Caldwell House. He enlarged and called it the Carpenter House. He has just been enlarging and re-furnishing it. Mr. Carpenter married Elizabeth M. Edwards of Essex in 1861. His grandfather, David Johnson, was a body-guard of General Washington during the Revolution. He was taken prisoner by the English and held on board a vessel off New York. At the close of the war he settled in Vermont, where he died. Mr. Carpenter's mother, Julia Carpenter, died at Glens Falls, leaving three children, James H., Ira and Jerome.


Carpenter, Thomas, p. o. Horicon, was born in Chester, June 14th, 1808. He is a miller by trade, which trade lie learned at Rochester, N. Y. He conducted the Horicon grist-mill for about eighteen years. Was married to Arsu A., daughter of Stephen A. Evarts, of Thurman, Warren county, and a cousin of William M. Evarts. They have one son, George, now married to Carrie, daughter of Hon. R. P. Smith. and they have three children, Winfield Scott, Thursah, and an infant unnamed. Mr. Carpenter's parents were Joseph and Fannie (Crandle) Carpenter.


Cashion, Patrick W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in 1854, and in 1875 he started the manufacture of carriages and sleighs as successor to Mr. Morris. From that time to the present four of his brothers have joined him. The firm is now Cashion Bros. In 1882 they built a large factory, 100 feet by 32, and three stories, and have now developed an extensive business, manufacturing and finishing complete from their several departments under their own supervision. The Cashion Bros. are sons of Edward and Ann Cashion, natives of Ireland, who came to America and settled in Glens Falls in 1854.


Champlin, Lynn D., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls in 1856. Jan- uary 1st, 1880, he formed a partnership, and under the firm name of Champlin & Cameron commenced dealing in hides, leather and findings, sheep pelts, calf skins, tallow and sheep-skin moccasins, at wholesale, at No. 73 Glen street, Glens Falls. The partnership was dissolved in April, 1885, and Mr. Champlin continues the business. In 1832 he married Flora Snedeker, of Warren county, and they have two children, Llora G. and Mabel E. Mr. L. D. Champlin's parents were George and Esther A. (Sisson) Champlin. Besides Lynn D. they have four chil- dren, Egbert, Eliza, Hattie and Helen S.


Charette, Dr. Louis, p. o. Warrensburgh, a physician and surgeon of Warrensburgh, was a graduate of the Albany Medical College in 1842. He settled in Bolton the same year, and in 1854 removed to Warrensburgh, where he enjoys an extensive practice in his medical profes- sion. Has been supervisor, town clerk, in Bolton, and coroner in Warrensburgh. Was married in 1842 to Miss Margaret Smith, of Bolton, and they had two children, George B. and Louis C. George B. enlisted in the 22d Regiment in 1861, was wounded, and died September 14th, 1862, at the hospital in Washington. Dr. Charette was born in the Northwest Territory at Leach Lake, now the State of Minnesota. IIe attended the Waterford Academy and the Medical College, Dartmouth, two terms, 1837 and 1838. Studied medicine with Dr. Timothy Upham, of Waterford, N. Y.


Clifton, Albert C., p. o. Hague, was born January 28th, 1842, and came to Hague in 1874. Is proprietor of the Island Harbor House, which is one of the most quiet and picturesque re- treats on Lake George. It was built in 1882 and accommodates thirty guests. Is located one mile north of Hague wharf, and three-fourths mile from the post-office at Hague. Mr. Clifton was married to Augusta L. Severance, of Shoreham, Vt., and they have four children, Bernard, Alice, Bessie and Grace.


Coffin, Harvey R. T., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls in 1854. He commenced the manufacture of brick in the old stock company known as the Glens Falls Brick Co. In 1883 he purchased the entire interest of the Glens Falls Brick Co., and the works are now known as the H. R. T. Coffin Brick Works, he being proprietor of the Glens Falls Brick


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Co. It was first organized in 1849. In 1882 he organized the Jointa Tile and Brick Co. in connection with the Jointa Lime Co., and in 1883 he formed a company, firm of Coffin, Zim- mer & Co. & Alfred Sweet, and established poultry yards on an extensive scale, introducing an incubator, capacity of 1,000 eggs. His stock of fowls are all pure breed land and water fowls. Any one can order or send for circular and price list. They also breed blooded stock and deal in dogs of fine imported stock, hunting and house pets, p. o. address Coffin & Zimmer, Glens Falls, Warren county. He was married in 1876 to Catherine J. De Long. and they have three children, Theodore D., Mildred N. and Earl B. Mr. Coffin is son of Sanford and Catharine (Wing) Coffin.


Coffin, Dr. Henry W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, is the son of Sanford and Catherine (Wing) Coffin. Was born in Glens Falls in 1859, and read medicine with Dr. S. T. Birdsall, of Brooklyn, N. Y. In 1881 he graduated from the New York Homeopathic Medical College, where he practiced his profession until 1883, when he settled in Glens Falls. Was married in 1882 to Anna Dix, of Glens Falls, and they have one son, John Dix Coffin. Dr. Coffin's grand- parents were early settlers in Warren county.


Cole, Chas., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in 1861 Since Jan., 1885, he has been assistant editor of the Warrensbugh News. He is a son of John B. and Amy (Tucker) Cole. His mother died in 1883 leaving five children : Adaline, Ira, Rachel, Belle and Charles. Mr. Cole's grand- parents were Ira and Lydia (Prosser) Cole, and were among the early settlers of Caldwell.


Conkey, George W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, son of John and Hester Conkey, was born in New York city in 1837. Is an artist. He learned his profession of S. A. Holmes and C. D. Fredericks, of New York city. In 1861 he came to Glens Falls to instruct in his art, and there niade the first photograph in the county. He has so well pleased with his success that he remained, and now has one of the best galleries in the county, opposite the post-office on War- ren street; in 1860 he married Miss Mary E. Leonard, of Albany.


Cook, William, Hague, p. o. Ticonderoga, is one of the most extensive agriculturists and land-holders of Warren county; was born Sept. 21st., 1819; was married to Miss Caroline Moses, of Ticonderoga, and they have two children, William A. and Carrie C. Mr. Cook's par- ents were William and Sophia (Morse) Cook.


Coolidge, Jonathan M., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Bolton in 1832. He re- sided with his parents at Bolton until 1865, engaged in farming and lumbering, and afterward settled in Glens Falls in the firm of Coolidge, Lee & Co., doing a wholesale and retail business in dry goods, groceries and provisions; in 1873 T. S. Coolidge retired from the mercantile busi- ness, which was continued until 1881 under the firm name of Coolidge & Lee. In 1879 the firm engaged in the manufacture of ground wood pulp at Ticonderoga, N. Y. Mr. Coolidge has been supervisor two terms in Bolton, and member of the town war committee, supervisor of Queensbury three terms, president of the corporation one term and director of the First National Bank and Glens Falls Paper Mill Co. In 1884 was elected president of the Glens Falls Terra Cotta and Brick Co. Mr. Coolidge was married in 1870 to Miss Hannah McEchron.


Coolidge, Thomas S., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Bolton, Warren county, February 8th, 1839. Has been an active business man of the county. In 1853 he became a clerk in a country store, and in 1861 he engaged in the mercantile business in Chester. He sold out and went to Glens Falls in 1865 and started a new store, firm of T. S. Coolidge & Co. In 1866 he formed a company which still exists of T. S. & Jonathan M. Coolidge, and George W. Lee, firm of Coolidge, Lee & Co. In 1873 he sold his interest in the mercantile business to his partners, but continued with them in some real estate and other investments. Since 1868 he has been interested in the manufacture of Glens Fall lime, and since 1869 continuously en- gaged in its sale for his own and all the other companies located there. Mr. T. S. Coolidge was one of the founders of the present Morgan Lumber Co., and in 1868 he purchased one-fourth interest in the Jointa Lime Co., and is now agent for four lime companies that have consolidated. He is also treasurer of the Ball Mountain Co., and director of the Glens Falls National Bank. Has been trustee of the corporation, director of the Glens Falls Insurance Co. and of the Terra Cotta M'f'g. Co. In 1867 he married Miss Georgiana Palmer, of Saratoga, and they have one daughter, Gertrude.


Cooley, James S., A.M., M.D., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Hartford, Washington county, in June, 1845, and fitted for College at North Granville Academy and Fort Edward Institute. He was graduated from Williams College, Mass., with the class of 1869, and afterwards taught for four years at Fort Edward Institute as professor of ancient languages and natural science, under Rev. Joseph E. King, D. D., holding the position of vice-principal one year. In 1873 he was chosen principal of Glens Falls Academy, where he remained until 1876, when he resigned and completed his medical studies at Burlington, Vt., and at the Medical Department of the University of the City of New York, from which he received ais diploma in Feb., 1877. He


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commenced the practice of his profession at Sandy Hill, Washington Co., but in June, 1880, removed to Luzerne, where he is now in the enjoyment of a good practice as the successor of Dr. James G. Porteous For nearly three years he has held the office of coroner, and is the present health officer of the town, and one of the representative men of the county. He was married in 1872 to Miss M. Reba Clark, of Willsborough, Essex Co., and has a family of two children : Mary Hope, and Ernest Grenville.


Cooper, John, p. o. North Creek, was born in England Feb. 14th, 1822, son of Thomas and Sarah (Broughton) Cooper. He came to America in 1841 and settled in Johnsburgh, where he has been engaged in farming. He owns 100 acres of land ; was married to Sarah Aldens, of Washington Co., N. Y., and they have two children : John W. and George.


Cote, Dr. C., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in the Province of Quebec, Canada, in 1855. Is a graduate of the Montreal College of Physicians and Surgeons, and of Victoria University, Cobourg, Ontario, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, London. Dr. Cote settled at Glens Falls in 1884, No. 68 Glen St. Was married in 1880 to Miss Agnes Bonde.




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