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Cotton, Orange, p. o. Bolton, was born in Bolton in 1805. Was formerly a successful farmer and lumberman, but has now retired from business. Has been a supervisor of the town ; was married in 1839 to Miss Ann Brown. She died in 1881 leaving four children : Calista, Julia, Silas, and Arthur L. Arthur L. married Miss Amanda Burton, and they have one daughter. Silas mar- ried Miss Delia George and they have one daughter, Annie. Mr. Cotton was a son of Luther and Ann Cotton. They had but two children.
Coty, Peter, jr., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Canada in 1843 and with his parents settled in Troy, N. Y., in 1855. He removed to Luzerne in 1875, and is now the leading blacksmith of the town. He is also a carriage and wagon manufacturer; was married in 1867 to Miss Matilda Gilber of Glens Falls. She died in 1882, leaving a family of nine children.
Covel, Henry, Horicon, p. o. Brant Lake, is a native of Chesterfield, and was born in 1838. Has been a resident of Horicon since 1859. Is a farmer and owns 75 acres of land; was mar- ried to Harriet, daughter of Leonard Wood, of Horicon, and they have one daughter, Ida May. Mr. Covel was a soldier of the 118th N. Y. Vol. Inf'y., Co. D. Entered in August, 1862, and served until the close of the war. His father, Daniel, was a native of Keeseville, and was a contractor by occupation.
Cowles, Benjamin Sedgewick, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, born in Saratoga county, Nov. 6th, 1841, settled in Glens Falls in 1864, and engaged in the book and stationery trade in 1868; wife, Harriet A. Faxon, daughter of Hon. W. A. and Mary (Foster) Faxon, married in 1867 ; one daughter, Mary Cornelia, born in 1880. Parents, Benjamin and. Cornelia (Van Sanford) Cowles, of Saratoga county, the former born in 1805, the latter born in Saratoga county, April 29th, 1804, married in 1825, the latter died in 1862 leaving six children. Grandparents, Benja- min and Rosanna (Boardman) Cowles; children, nine. Greatgrandfather, Nathaniel, whose father, John, came from the west of England and settled in Connecticut in 1634.
Cowles, Daniel H., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Hadley (now Corinth), Sara- toga county, January 1st, 1810. Settled in Glens Falls in 1833, and commenced business as a general merchant, of the firm of Rogers & Cowles. In 1835, his partner died and he changed the firm name to D. H. Cowles & Co., which remained until 1875 when he retired from the business, but not from active life. He is a man interested in all public enterprises of city and county, and his advice is sought by many people.
Crandall, Emerson S., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Warrensburgh in 1846. In 1859 he succeeded his father in the mercantile business. Has been justice of the peace one term and county treasurer two terms; in 1872 he was married to Mary Mixture, of Warrensburgh, and they had three children, Minnie F., Chas. S. (deceased), and an infant. Mr. Crandall was a son of Josiah and Mary Ann (Stead) Crandall. Mr. Crandall, senior, settled in Warrensburgh in 1832 and learned the tanning business, also manufactured boots and shoes. He continued this business until 1867, when he embarked in the mercantile business in which he has been suc- ceeded by his son.
Crandall, Harvey, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Caldwell in 1829, and married Miss Eveline Hubbell, daughter of Frederick and Betsey Hubbell. They have one son, William E. Crandall. Mr. Crandall commenced his business life as a blacksmith in 1860, and is still engaged in that business. He is also a machinist and practical engineer, and carries on the plumbing, gas-fitting and heating business. His son William E. now owns and runs the pleas- ure excursion steamer, D. W. Sherman, and is also a practical engineer. Mr. Harvey Crandall's grandparents were from Scotland and among the early settlers of this town. He has two chil- dren now living, Seth W., who is father to Harvey, and Gideon.
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Crandell, Isaac, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, born in Queensbury August 14th, 1836; wife, Elizabeth Newton, daughter of John and Maria Newton, born in Kingsbury, Washington county, May 23d, 1837, and married September 17th, 1861; two children : Herbert L., born July 7th, 1867, and Lillian, born July 31st, 1870. Parents, Peter and Frelove (Cole) Crandell, born in Warren county, Feb. 17th, 1803, the latter born in 1816, married in 1833; two sons, Isaac and John, the latter born 1839, died August 21st, 1873, leaving widow and daughter, Carry. Isaac Crandell has been engaged in many different enterprises, first, carpenter and builder, gun-smith, a photographer, thirteen years a machinist for fine work. Erected bis pres- ent dwelling, office and extensive green-house. Deals extensively in plants and gives his entire attention to the floral business.
Crandal, Sela W., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Caldwell in 1825. Has been a farmer and lumber manufacturer. Has been justice of the peace and held several minor town and district offices; was married to Miss Sally A. Wilcox, of Caldwell, in 1854, and they had two children, Jay and Mary Jane. Mr. Crandal was a son of Benjamin and Mary (Tucker) Crandal, natives of the New England States. She died in 1839 leaving eleven children, four of whom are now living : Seneca, Luana, Sela W., and Mary. Benjamin was justice of the peace for many years and filled a prominent position in town. One of his ancestors was chaplain in Washington's army.
Cunningham, Thomas, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Essex county in 1826. He read law with Messrs. Kellogg & Hale, of Essex county, and graduated at Plattsburg in 1854. He then settled in Warrensburgh where he still resides following his old pro- fession, but devoting a portion of his time to the management of his farm. He also has charge of the Lake George and Warrensburgh Plank Road, in which he is a large stock owner. It is one of the finest roads of the State. Mr. Cunningham has been supervisor for fifteen years, also appointed deputy revenue collector, and district attorney. He is one of the leading politi- cal and influential men of his town ; was married in 1858 to Mary E. Burdick of Warrensburgh, and they have a family of seven children : Chas. B., Frank, Fred, Harry, Robert, Mande, and Alice. Chas. B. was a graduate of Dartmouth College in 18SI, and now a teacher.
Cushion, John, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Ireland in 1841. He commenced as a hand on the canal in 1857; is now engaged in saloon, boarding and boating; his wife was a daughter of Dennis and Mary (Shehan) Linch. They were natives of County Cork, Ireland, and settled in Glens Falls in 1860. He died in 1861, leaving a family of five children, three sons and two daughters, who reside in Glens Falls. Mr. Cushion's parents were Edward and Bessie (Brownlow) Cushion. Mrs. Cushion died in 1844, leaving the one child, John, and Edward married for his second wife Ann Noonan. They came to America, settling in Glens Falls in 1850. They had six children.
Dalrymple, Luther, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Bolton, Warren county, in 1820. Is a son of Luther and Sally (Hammond) Dalrymple. Luther was married to Huldah Sexton, of Bolton, in 1845, and they have a family of four children : Brigham H., Mary M., Erskine L., Elmer E. Mary is now Mrs. Royal Potter. Erskine married Miss Mina Griffin, and Elmer E. married Miss Julia Wood. Mr. Dalrymple's father, Luther Dalrymple was in the War of 1812. He settled at Northwest Bay about 1800. Luther has two brothers, Harrison and Edgar, who are Morman ministers at Utah.
Davis, Ransom, Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born at Hinesburgh, Chittenden county, Vt., in 1814. Is a general farmer, and settled in Bolton in 1837 on his present farm of 200 acres; has been assessor, excise commissioner, and highway commissioner, and has held other minor offices for his town; was married in 1835 to Miss Anna Remington, of Wallingford, Vt. They had a family of twelve children, six of them now living: Almaria, Diadama, Rebecca, Lucina, Alma, and Charley. Alma was formerly a teacher. They all reside in Bolton. Mr. Davis was a son of Luther and Susanna (Rounds) Davis.
Davis, William Henry Harrison, Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born in 1839. Has been justice of the peace several terms, and assessor two terms; also has held other local offices; was married in 1862 to Miss Editha A. Robinson, and they have had four children: Stella, died 1878, aged 15, Carson, Benton, and Belva. Mr. Davis was a soldier in the late war, enlisted in 1861 in Co. F., 22d N. Y. Vol. and was discharged for disability. He now receives a merited pension. Four of his brothers also served in the war. One brother, A. J. Davis, was killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Mr. Davis's parents were Lensey and Esther Davis.
Davison, William H., p. o. Johnsburgh, was born in New York city, June 20th, 1809, and settled with his mother in Johnsburgh, on the farm he now occupies, in 1817. Has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church fifty-five years, and local preacher forty-eight years; was twice married; first in 1836 to Nancy Somerville, and they have three children : Sally A., John F., and Samuel A. His first wife died and in 1845, he married Christi Ann Russell, and they have four children : James, Jefferson C., Charlie L., and Willie L.
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Day, Henry M., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Chester, Warren county, N. Y., in 1851. His parents were Calvin and Caroline (Vosburgh) Day. Mr. Day, sr., was a mer- chant and miller. His son, Henry M., settled in Glens Falls in 1872, spending several years as clerk for the leading merchants of that place. In 1882 he purchased an interest with Mr. John S. Powers in the general grocery and provision business, wholesale and retail, dealing in all fancy goods, fruits, cigars, tobacco and country produce; he married Jennie H. Bibby of England. Her father, Mr George Bibby, of England, settled in Glens Falls.
Dearstyne, Howard A., p. o. Bolton, was born in Bolton in 1837. In 1865 he opened a summer hotel, and with the help of his mother conducted it in a successful way. They contin- ued to increase its capacity and now have ample accommodations for 100 guests. The hotel, called the Wells House, is located south of Bolton Landing, on the west side of Lake George, having a private steamboat dock and a variety of small sail-boats. There is also a fine livery attached to the hotel accommodations. Mr. Dearstyne has held the offices of town clerk, super- intendent of the poor, highway commissioner, and supervisor; was married in 1860 to Miss Chloe Underwood. She died in 1875, and he married his second wife, Miss Fanny C. Palmeter. They have one daughter, Sarah. Mr. Dearstyne was a son of John and Dorcas (Potter) Dear- styne. They had a family of three children, but one now living.
De Long, Daniel P., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Conklinville, Saratoga county, in 1850. In 1872 he engaged in trade as a general dry goods merchant- firm name, Robbins & De Long. They are dealers in domestic goods of all kinds, dress goods, cloaks, shawls, and a full and inviting line of fancy goods and embroideries. They are among the leading stores of Northern New York. Nov. 18th, 1873, Mr. De Long married Emily P. Tearse, of Grand Rap- ids, Mich. They have four children : Walter J., Archy Z., Robert T., and Chester S.
De Long, Theodore S., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Saratoga county in 1839. His parents were Zopher I. and Catherine (Scott) De Long. They were married in 1838, and settled in Glens Falls in 1860. Eight children : Theodore S., John B., Cutler J., Daniel P., George P., Ione E., Margaret E., and Catharine J. Zopher I. De Long was an early merchant in the town of Day, and has been trustee and supervisor for Glens Falls. He commenced the hard- ware business in 1860; firm then Dan'l Peck, Z. I. De Long, T. S. De Long, under firm name of Peck, De Long & Co. In 1862 it was changed to De Long & Son, Z. I. De Long and T. S. De Long, and later to De Long & Sons, John B. De Long having been admitted as partner. Theodore S. De Long, in 1869, married Miss Caroline A. Roosa, of Sullivan county, and have one daughter, Roosa. The firm of De Long & Sons are extensive dealers in all classes of shelf hardware, cutlery and carpenters' and builders' material, stoves and house furnishing goods, 94 Glen street.
Dickenson, Asa W., Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born in Bolton, Warren county, in 1831. Has held office of assessor for seven years, and was elected' for the last term in 1884; was married in 1856 to Miss Betsey Griffin, of Bolton, and they have two children : Elmer G., and Victor W. Mr. Dickenson was a son of John and Lucy (Winters) Dickinson.
Dnell, Richard, Horicon, p. o. Brant Lake, was the ancestor of the Duell family in Horicon; he came from Vermont at a very early date and located on a portion of Alphonzo Duell's pres- ent farm. The family is represented in Horicon by Alphonzo, grandson of Richard Duell. He was born Angust 25th, 1832. He is a farmer and owns 50 acres of land. Was a soldier of the Rebellion, a member of the 142d N. Y. Vol. Infy .; entered in 1864 and served one year; was wounded in the knee at the battle of Fair Oaks, and is a pensioner. His wife was Phebe J., daughter of Isaac Hill, deceased, and they have one child, Ella.
Duell, Joseph R., a member of the same family, was born in Horicon January 13th, 1844. He was also a soldier of the late war, enlisting in January, 1862, in the 93d N. Y. Vol. Infantry; he served until August, 1865 ; was at the battle of Fair Oaks, Yorktown, Williamsburg and others; was married to Maria, daughter of Jacob Duell, January 7th, 1861, and they have one son, Bertie.
Dnell, Richard H., another grandson of Richard, was born in Horicon September 18th, 1814; is a farmer, owner of 65 acres of land and is engaged in the jobbing Inmber business; was mar- ried in September, 1864, to Henrietta Stannard, and they have six children: Channcey R., Herbert, Norman H., Addie A., John F., and Alice A.
Dunlop, James W., p. o. Bolton, was born in Scotland ; was married in 1857, at Morristown, N. J., to Miss Mary Thomas, and in 1862 they purchas d a summer residence on the bank of Lake George. He died in 1870, leaving four children, one now deceased. Those living are : James W., Mary, and Christine. Mrs. Dunlop's parents were of English descent.
Emerson, Albert C., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Newberry, N. H., Aug. 13th, 1829. Removed to Warrensburgh in 1837 where he has since resided. Commenced his business life as a clerk, and became a successful merchant. In 1855 he entered into the Inmber business,
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and holds a large interest in that branch of manufacture. He is also engaged in the manufac- ture of leather, firm A. C. Emerson & Co. Was married in 1855 to Miss Abigail Woodward, daughter of Hon. Joseph and Julia Woodward. They have two children, Louie W. and James Alfred. In Jan., 1884, Mr. Emerson in company with his son Louie W. organized a banking house. He also visited and invested largely in the Northwest, Puyallup, Washington Terri- tory.
Enches, Calhoun S., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls Oct. 31, 1848. He read law in the office of Armstrong & Keefe, finishing with Judge Davis. Was admitted to the bar Jan. 14th, 1876, and commenced practice in Glens Falls. Was elected justice of the peace one term, and town clerk one term ; was married Sept. 11th, 1877, to Miss Katie E. Bar- bour, of Thurman. Mr. Enches's parents were Gideon S. and Charlotte (Hammond) Enches. Besides the subject of this, they had three other children, C. Josephine, Herbert L. and Ada I.
Farr, Prof. Daniel C., Queensbury, p. o. Glans Falls, of Glens Falls Academy, was born at Ashby, Middlesex Co. Mass., in 1847. Graduated in 1868 from the Lawrence Academy, Mass., also a graduate of Williams Colllege, class of 1872, settling in Fort Edward as instructor in Latin in the Fort Edward Institute. He afterward took charge of the public schools of the town and in 1877 founded what is known as the Island Grove School. In 1878 he accepted the office of principal of the Glens Falls Academy, where he still remains, the institution being one of the first in the State. Prof. Farr's parents were Marshall and Lois (Wheeler) Farr, the former a native of Chesterfield, N. H., and the latter of Acton, Mass.
Fennell, A. H., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Groton, Tompkins Co., in 1837. In 1870 he engaged in the drug business, firm Petit & Fennell. He relinquished the business in 1873 and became acting agent for the Glens Falls and Lake George Stage Co., until the open- ing of the R. R. when he was appointed general freight and depot agent at Lake George; was married in 1868 to Eliza Freeleigh, of Greene Co., and they have three children, Fred S., Maud H. and Helen F. Mr. Fennel's parents were Rev. Andrew J. and Racillia (Hackley) Fennel. They had three sons, Andrew H., George H., and Charles H.
Fennel, Rev. Andrew J., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Rutland Co., Vt., in 1815. He was a graduate of the Castleton Seminary, Vt., and also of the Auburn Theological Seminary in 1843, when he became stated supply at Groton, Tompkins Co., for three years. Was called to Glens Falls in 1846 and installed over the First Presbyterian Church, where he still remains. He has a large and influential congregation. Since he has been there two brick edifices have been built, both destroyed by fire. The third now being erected, if completed according to plans, will be one of the imposing structures of the State. In 1843 he was married to Miss R. Augusta Heckley, of Herkimer Co., N. Y. They have had five children, three of whom are now living. Mr. Fennel's parents were Calvin and Abigail Gorham Fennel
Ferguson, George, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, son of Henry and Rosana (Harris) Fer- guson, was born in the town of Queensbury, July 10th, 183I. In 1856 he becanie a partner with his father in the mercantile business, and at the death of his father in 1869, he took the business and continues it at present, it being the oldest mercantile house in the town ; in 1856 he married Miss Marietta Hawley of Glens Falls. She died in 1868, leaving three chil- dren, H. Dudley, G. Frederick, and Anna M. In 1869, he married for his second wife, Miss Mary E. Knox of Glens Falls, born in Elizabethtown, Essex Co., and they have one daughter, Gertie B. Mr. Ferguson was supervisor for three years in succession, and town elerk for eight years, excise commissioner for six years and treasurer of corporation for one year. Besides George, his parents had three other children-Ann, Hiram and Henry A. Hiram resides in Albany, Ann is Widow Phillipps, and Henry A. resides in N. Y. city.
Ferguson, Dr. James, was born June 29th, 1818, at Kortright, Delaware county, N. Y., his parents being John and Margaret (Skellie) Ferguson. He read medicine at Davenport, N. Y., with Dr. John Ferguson and in the town of Bovina, N. Y., with Drs. Green and Ferguson. Attended his first course of medical lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Western New York at Fairfield and received his diploma in June, 1841, from the Academy of Medicine at Castleton, Vermont. From 1841 to 1852 he practiced his profession at North Blen- heim, Schioharie county, N. Y., where on December 27th, 1843, he married Miss Cornelia Hager of that place, by whom he has two living children, Walter J. and Margaret E. In 1852 he removed to Glens Falls, where he has since resided and is still practicing. In 1877 Dr. Ferguson purchased Prospect Mountain (now Mount Ferguson), situated one mile and a half from the village of Caldwell. The house was remodeled and opened as a summer hotel. In 1880 this hotel with the surrounding forest was destroyed by a forest fire caused by the negligence of a neighboring farmer. Relying upon the statements of certain eye witnesses Dr. Ferguson sued Frederic B. Hubbell, of Caldwell, for $8,000 damages caused by the fire, but owing to clever legal management was defeated after two trials and various appeals to higher courts. The liti- gation was one of the most famous in the county. The Mountain House has since been rebuilt
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and now stands on the summit of the mountain some 1,800 feet above the waters of Lake George and commands one of the most magnificent views in America.
Ferriss, George W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls, N. Y., in 1836 Was a graduate of the Glens Falls Academy. In Jan., 1867, he commenced the general whole- sale and retail drug business in Glens Falls under the firm name of Haviland & Ferriss, and have continued until the present time. They were successors to George W. Sisson, who estab- lished the business in 1860. Their business has been largely increased and in 1882 they opened a second store for all builders' wants, hardware, carpenters' tools, sash, doors and blinds. Mr. Ferriss was clerk for G. W. Sisson before his purchase. His parents were Benjamin and Sarah (Cooper) Ferris. They had two other children besides George W.
Finch, Daniel J., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Kingsbury. Washington Co., in 1834. He commenced business with his brother in Washington Co., in 1854, manufacturing and shipping lumber, and in 1866 they engaged with Mr. Samuel Pruyn in that business, and settled in Glens Falls, where they still reside, engaged in the manufacturing and shipping of various products, lumber, lime, lath, timber, and flour; was married in 1867 to Miss Isabella Weston, of Davenport, Iowa, and they have five children, Charles M., Daniel J. jr., Weston, Isabella, and Henry A. Finch.
Fish, George R., p. o. Bolton, was born in 1834. He is now the proprietor of the Locust Grove Hotel of Lake George. It is one of the attractive points on the west shore of the lake for boating and fishing. The hotel has ample accommodations for 150 guests, with cottages ad- joining ; Mr. Fish was married to Miss Mary Ann Odell of Queensbury, in 1851, and they had two children, Delia A. and Inez B., one only living, Inez B. Mr. Fish was a son of John and Delia (Shaw) Fish. They had three sons and one daughter, George R., John R., Montgomery and Ellen .. Montgomery was a soldier in the late war.
Fitz Gerald, Dr. David J., son of Daniel and Mary Kearney, was born in Ireland in 1858. Came to the United State in 1864 with his parents, who settled in Fort Edward, Washington Co., N. Y., in 1865 after remaining a short time in Glens Falls. Dr. Fitz Gerald received his education at Fort Edward Union School and Fort Edward Institute where he graduated in 1876. He afterwards taught school for three years, studying medicine in the meantime with Dr. Lin- endoll, of Fort Edward. Entered Albany Medical College in 1881 and graduated in the class of 1884. After spending some months in the hospitals at New York, settled in Glens Falls in medical practice. May 1st, 1884, he entered into a co-partnership with Dr. Ferguson, who is the oldest practitioner in the place.
Fortune, James, p. o. Essex, was born in Northumberland, England, March 29tl1, 1803. He received a liberal early education, acquiring some knowledge of farming pursuits. With his parents he came to America in 1819. He is a retired farmer ; was married in 1830 to Har- riett, daughter of Elisha Royce. They had nine children of whom six are living, all residents of Western States but one. John, the eldest, continues to reside in Essex. Mr. Fortune con- tinued upon his farm in Westport until 1860. He soon after removed to Essex village where he has since resided. He has been a life long Democrat in politics and with his wife has been a member of the Presbyterian Church for over 55 years.
Foster, Dr: Chas. A., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Martinsburg, Lewis Co., in 1845. Was a graduate of St. Stephen's College, Annondale, in 1869. For two years he was professor of history and English literature, a teacher of Latin and Greek one year and in 1879 graduated from the Lewisville Medical College. He practiced as house surgeon of the city hos- pital for one year, and in June, 1882, settled in Glens Falls in his profession. Was married in 1880 to Miss Catherine R. Wetsell of Glens Falls. Mr. Foster was a son of A. and Jane (Sco- ville) Foster. His grandfather was Aaron Foster, a pioneer of Lewis Co., who served in the war of 1812.
Fowler, Byron B., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Chester, Warren Co., in 1846. He established his present business in 1869 under the firm of Fowler Bros. (Byron B. and Joseph), dealing in general domestic and all staple and fancy dry goods, making a specialty of fine dress goods, silks, &c. From that time to the present they have done a successful trade. In 1871 Mr. Byron B. took the entire business; in 1870 he married Julia A. Cheney of Glens Falls, daughter of Albert and Anna (Hunt) Cheney. They have one son, Albert N. Mr. Fow- ler's parents were Chas. and Elizabeth (Baker) Fowler.
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