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Patterson, Charles R., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Albany county in 1855. Read law in the office of W. S. Kelly, of Albany, was a graduate of the Albany law school, and was admitted to the bar in 1878. In 1879 he settled in Glens Falls, where he practices his profession. Has been elected corporation clerk two terms. His parents were Rev. R. and
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Sarah J. (Annesly) Patterson. They now reside in Washington county. They had five chil- dren, Mary M., Charles R., Robert E., James M. and William A. Mary is now Mrs. Joseph E. Sawyer. She resides in Glens Falls, also her brothers, Charles R. and James.
Pearsall, Augustus J., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Wilton, Saratoga county, in 1830. He commenced business in Iowa as a dealer in grain and stock and a general mer- chant. He remained there from 1855 to 1863, when he sold his business and settled in Glens Falls as a general merchant. He retired from this business in 1878. In 1875 he purchased an interest in the Glens Falls Paper Co., and was elected vice president. He is a stock owner in the Glens Falls Insurance Co., also a large stock owner in the Terra Cotta Brick Co. In 1875 he purchased an interest in the Lake George Yachting Co., of which he is president. Is now one of the prominent owners and dealers in real estate of Glens Falls. Their yacht is one of the popular excursion boats on Lake George. Mr. Pearsall was married in 1875 to Miss Susan L. Cox, of Schuylerville, and they have four children, Virginie L., Sarah E., Howard C. and Lilian Augustus. Mr. Pearsall's parents were A. H. and Mary (Reed) Pearsall.
Peart, John, jr., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Clinton Co., in 1842. Has been elected supervisor three terms, and has held several positions of trust in corporations and companies. Was a sol- dier in the late war, enlisting in Company A, 21st Regiment, the Griswold's cavalry, in 1863, under Col. W. B. Tibbits, of Troy. He was wounded in the leg at Ashby's Gap and had it am- putated below the kneee. Was detained at the hospital and finally discharged in 1865, and now receives a sergeant's pension. Was married in 1874 to Miss Juliet C. Havens, of Saratoga county. She died in 1877, leaving one son, Harry W. For his second wife he married Miss Julia Guyett, of Luzerne, and they have one son, Rollin D. Mr. Peart was son of John and Catharine (Taylor) Heart.
Peck, Daniel, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in this corporation. Was postmaster of Glens Falls under Buchanan for four years, county treasurer for three years, president of the corporation several terms, which he now represents. Has been one of the representative men of town and county. In 1865 he established his present general wholesale and retail grocery business. The firm then was Peck & Byrne, and in 1870 they sold their business and engaged in the manufacturing of lime and shipping to the N. J. Market. In 1873 he sold out his lime interests to his partner. He again went into his former mercantile business. Was married in 1858 to Abby Mayo, and they have two sons, Walter M. and Harry M.
Peck, Daniel E., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls in 1849. In 1870 he succeeded Brown & Hotchkiss in the general ready-made clothing business, dealing in all goods in that line, hats, caps and fancy goods. Mr. Peck's parents were Charles and Charlotte (Elnore) Peck. Besides Daniel E. they had one other child, Charlotte A.
Peck, Reuben N., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls, Warren county, in 1840. In 1862 he succeeded his father in the drug business, which was first established by his grandfather about the year 1800, it being one of the old land marks to furnish physicians as well as patients. In 1868 Mr. Peck married Helen M. Littlewood, of Columbia county, and they have one child, Helen Pearl Peck. Mr. Peck's parents were William and Hannah (New- man) Peck.
Perkins, Elisha H., Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Center, is and has been for many years engaged in cabinet-making and undertaking in the village of Creek Center, his being the only shop of the kind in town. His business has rapidly increased during the past few years. He was mar- ried in 1858 to Melinda Uhde, and they have had six children, five now living. Mr. Perkins's father was David C. Perkins, one of the first settlers of the town. He is now seventy-seven years of age, and has lived here ever since he was a mere boy. His aged mother is still alive, aged ninety years.
Phelps, Orrin, Horicon, p. o. Adirondac, was born in Windsor county, Vt., July 10th, 1809. He emigrated to Schroon, Essex county, in 1830, where he lived until 1862, when he located in Horicon. He is a farmer and owns 160 acres of land. Was married to Alvira Woodard in Vermont. She died in 1858, leaving four children, Rollin W., Esther, Augusta (now Mrs. L. Murdock), and Orpha (now deceased). His present wife was Miss Sarah Wilson, of Clairmont, New Hampshire.
Potter, Warren, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Queensbury in 1821. He commenced bus- iness as a sawyer and lumberman at the age of seventeen ; at the age of 38 he embarked in the mercantile trade which he followed for ten years and then sold out; in 1878 he again entered the dry goods and general trade, and October 20th, 1884, the firm of Potter & Young was formed. He has been assessor three terms, collector three terms, constable three terms, and highway commissioner three terms; his first wife was Miss Charlott Scott, whom he married in 1842; she died in 1852 leaving four daughters: Sarah A., Elenor, Charlott, and Alma. In 1853 he married his second wife, Miss Phoebe Barton, and they have two children, Josephine and James. The children of his first wife were all teachers until the death of Charlott, in 1881.
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Potter, William F., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Warrensburgh in 1847. He is a farmer and owns the homestead formerly belonging to his grandfather, to which he has added until it now amounts to 235 acres ; was married in 1874 to Miss Sarah C. Wood, of Thurman, and they have a family of four children; Bertha, Orley, Ethel, and John. Mr. Potter is a son of William and Mary (Noble) Potter. They had a family of six children, four now living.
Powers, John S., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Fall, son of Edwin and Eliza Powers, was born in Queensbury, Warren county, N. Y., in 1859. When but eleven years old he commenced his successful business life by working on the State dam; by his industry and economy he soon laid by a small sum of money. From that time until 1882 he engaged in various occupations on the river; in 1882 he commenced the general grocery and provision trade on Warren street; is a wholesale and retail dealer in all domestic and foreign staple and fancy goods; the firm name is Messrs. Powers & Day, opposite the post-office.
Pratt, George, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Warrensburgh in 1848. He occupies his parents' homestead of 60 acres to which has been added 230 acres making in all a farm of 290 acres ; was married in 1876 to Eliza Bennett, daughter of Sullivan Bennett of Chester. They have two sons, Dennis and Clarence. Mr. Pratt was a son of Dennis and Olive (Reynolds) Pratt, natives of Bolton.
Prosser, Sheridan, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Caldwell, in 1852; is a boot and shoe maker by trade and is engaged in the green-house business, also the boating business to accom- modate the fishing and pleasure seeking people. In 1883 he commenced business as a grocer and fruit dealer; has been constable and collector two terms; was married to Miss Luthera Latham, of Caldwell, and they have a family of three children. Mr. Prosser was a son of Elias and Lucretia (Colburn) Prosser. They had a family of five children.
Pulver, Peter H., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Luzerne in 1837. Is a lumberman and land dealer, being interested .as partner in over 7,000 acres of farming and timber land ; was married to Miss Belle M. Batchelor, of Saratoga county, town of Edinburgh, in 1868, and they have four children : Susan, Harry, Alice, and Walter. Mr. Pulver has been commissioner, sheriff, deputy sheriff, and deputy sheriff of Saratoga county for ten years. Is a son of Henry and Susan (Evans) Pulver.
Putney, David T., p. o. Bolton, was born in Bolton in 1839. He commenced the lumber business at an early age and by constant application has become a successful business man. Mr. Putney is a son of Joseph and Maria (Beswick) Putney. They were married in 1838 and have four children : David T., Caleb, Rebecca A., and Esther A.
Ranger, Fred E., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury, Warren county, in 1833. He served in the late war, enlisting in Company F, 22d Regiment, and served two years; went out lieutenant and was promoted to captain. In 1874, '78, and '82 he was elected justice of the peace. Graduated from Glens Falls Academy in 1853 and in 1854 embarked in the book and stationery business which he continued for about twelve years; in 1857 he was married to Miss Agnes H. Evens, and they have a family of four children: Florence E., Caro- line A., Gertrude E., and William F.
Rawlins, John, Chester, son of Charles and Anna (Nicholson) Rawlins, was born in the County Tipperary, Ireland, in October, 1837, and came with his parents to this county in 1851. They located in Chester township and Mr. Rawlins, sr., took up a tract of 100 acres of land in the town of Chester. John has been a successful farmer and business man, and now owns 500 acres of land, has good buildings, and a portion of his land is in a fine state of cultivation. He has engaged quite extensively and successfully in the lumber business; is enterprising and pro- gressive and a man of good business tact. He is one of the most prominent and wealthy farmers in the county; has held the offices of town auditor and commissioner of highways; was married in March, 1865, to Emeline C., daughter of Marlin and Eliza (Kipp) Mead, and they have two children, Sheridan R., and Ella E.
Remington, Daniel C., p.o. Chester, was born October, 1857, at Darby, Vt.'; learned the carpen- ter trade, and subsequently carriage manufacturing business; is now engaged in the manufac- ture of carriages, wagons, etc., at Chester, and has several hands in his employ ; he does quite an interesting business; was married December, 1869, to Anna W., daughter of Harvey S., and Caroline Waters. They have three children : Harvey W., Lina W., and Willie. Mr. Reming- ton is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 514, Chester, N. Y.
Remington, John H., p. o. Chester, son of John Remington and Maria (Baxter) Remington, was born in the town of Chester, Warren county, N. Y., in 1849; he is of English descent; has been engaged for several years in mercantile pursuits, and is at present a lumber manufacturer ; was elected to the office of supervisor in the spring of 1881, and the present spring to the office of commissioner of highways; has been successful in his business pursuits; was married Octo-
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ber 25th, 1876, to Alice M. Stackpole, danghter of Nathaniel and Hannah (Gilmore) Stackpole, and they have two children, George and Bertha Remington.
Richmond, Joseph, p. o. Hague, was born in Ticonderoga July 23d, 1839; has been a farmer of Hague since 1861; he owns a fine landed property, and is classed among the best citizens of the town ; was married in 1860 to Louisa M. Catlin, of Ticonderoga, and they had three chil- dren : Ella A. (now Mrs. John Gale), of Goshen, Freeman J., of Hague, and Hobert C., of Goshen, Vt. Mrs. Richmond died and for his second wife Mr. Richmond married Sarah J. Hays, of Horicon. They have four children : Alfred H., Almeron J., Louis A., and Carrie M.
Ripley, Ruben S., p. o. Queensbury, was born in Queensbury in 1829; 1851 he was married to Miss Sarah Helen Phelps. Their three children are all dead. Mr. Ripley is a retired farmer, a son of James and Amy (Fuller) Ripley. In 1810 Mr. James Ripley purchased the Ripley Point, 124 acres on Lake George. It was then in nearly a wild state, but he cleared and im- proved the same, and in 1865 gave title to his son, Ruben S. It has become an important place for summer resort, and boarding houses and cottages are fast covering the point.
Rising, Rufus, p. o. Hagne, was born in Suffield, Conn., Aug. 17th, 1796. Is a descendant of one of the first settlers of Hague. His parents were Abel and Lucinda Rising. Besides Rufus they had six other children, viz. : Horace, Abel, Zeno, Joel, Lucinda and Arabella, all now de- ceased. A son of Zeno, Joel W. Rising, now keeps the public house in Chestertown, known as the " Rising Hotel." His sister Jane married H. H. Moses, a wealthy farmer of Ticonderoga. A daughter of Horace married a Mr. Harris, and resides in Queensbury. Rufus, the subject of this sketch, was married to Joannah, daughter of John and Marcy Hayford, of Old Plymouth, Mass. They had two children, Rufus, jr. and Arabella. The former is a prosperous farmer of Warren county, is the present supervisor of the town and has held other local offices. He has been twice married. His first wife was Mary, daughter of Ambrose Clancy, of Chester. She died July 9th, 1876, leaving one son, Henry R. and a daughter, Minnie (now Mrs. E. S. Ross), also a daughter, Ella Bell, now deceased. For his second wife Mr. Rising married Mrs. Henry Ross. They had one daughter, Edna M. Mrs. Ross had two sous, Amos and Eddie, who are now married, and residents of Hague; also a daughter, Einma, now Mrs. Russell, of Fort Edward. Joel Rising (deceased) was born March 4th, 1814. Was a thrifty farmer and an active upright citi- zen. Was married to Mary, danghter of Isaac and Sally (Green) Balcom, Dec. 5th, 1840. Their children are as follows: Addie (now Mrs. Silas Ackerman), Alice (deceased), Roxie (deceased), Amey A. (now Mrs. George Marshall), Byron, Jennie (deceased), and Edwin R. Mr. Rising died Dec. 2d, 1867.
Robbins, Harvey R., p. o. Horicon, was born in Horicon July 18th, 1841. He enlisted in the United States Army in June, 1861, in the 22d N. Y. Vol. Infantry, Co. F., in which he served his time, two years, and re-enlisted in the 2d N. Y. Vet. Cavalry and served as sergeant in said Regiment three years; was wounded in the thigh at Fredericksburg, April 9th, 1863, and had an ankle broken at Antietam. He was honorably discharged in November, 1865; was married April 12th, 1871, to Helen C. Kimball, of Huntington, Vt., and they have one daughter, Lela A., and own a residence near Horicon p. o. Benager Robbins, brother of Harvey, was born in Horicon, May 6th, 1819; he owns a farm of 160 acres and is a trustworthy citizen. He served his country three years a soldier in the 118th N. Y. Vol. Infantry, Co. D, and is a pen- sioner; was married to Elsie, daughter of Levi Gregory, and they have five children : Susan, (Mrs. R. Hayes), Irene (deceased), Evangeline, (Mrs. M. Kingsley), Lewis, and Harvey.
Robbins, William H., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Maysville, Kentucky, in 1848; in 1869 he settled in Glens Falls as clerk for Messrs. Fowler Bros., and in 1872 formed his present firm of Robbins & De Long. They are dealers in general dry goods, dealing exten- sively in domestic and imported goods, silks, and fancy dress goods; in 1875 he was married to Miss Blanche Cool, of Glens Falls, daughter of H. M. Cool. Mr. Robbins's parents were Wil- liam Hunt and Anna (Scudder) Robbins, natives of New Jersey, and settled in Kentucky in 1846. They now reside in Indiana. The firm of Robbins & De Long are located at 108 Glen street, and are one of the leading firms of Northern New York.
Roberts, David, Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born in Washington county in 1820 and settled with his parents in Warrensburgh in 1821; has been assessor two terms, highway commissioner three years, and excise commissioner six years, and has held other town and dis- trict offices ; was married in 1851 to Miss Malinda Duel and they have seven children : Jerusba, Asa, Nathaniel, Hannah, Charles H., Annetta, and Phebe. Two of his children were early teachers. M. Roberts's parents were Nathaniel and Jerusha (Chapin) Roberts.
Roberts, George, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls in 1851. He is his father's successor in the flour and feed, hay and grain business; in February, 1880, he was mar- ried to Miss Mary J. Hall, of Glens Falls; his father was David G. Roberts, who settled in Glens Falls in 1832. He was a ship carpenter and builder, and came here as superintendent of the
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Glens Falls Company, the stock then owned in New York city ; later he purchased an interest and continued the supervision until 1866 ; then formed a partnership with Fowler & Goodman in the lumber business, which afterwards becamc Roberts & Goodman; they became wholesale and retail merchants in Glens Falls ; in 1862 they sold out but continued their lumber and ship- ping interest until 1866. In 1867 Mr. Roberts commenced a lumber, feed, flour, and grain busi- ness on Ridge street, where his son George is now located, and the father is retired.
Robison, Samuel, Stony Creek, p. o. Creek Center, is a farmer of Stony Creek, and owns. his farm jointly with his brother ; he was collector of the town in 1880, and is now an excise commissioner; his duties as an excise commissioner have been called into service this year for the first time in eleven years, there having been no license in the town during that period; was. married in 1872 to Polly, a daughter of Isaac Goodnow, and they have five children.
Rockwell, Chas. L., p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Luzerne on the 22d day of March, 1849. His brothers, George and Hiram Rockwell, began the construction of the Rockwell House at Glens Falls, in 1871. Before the building was completed Charles Rockwell bought out the in -. terest of George Rockwell, and in company with Hiram finished the house and in 1872 opened it for the reception of guests. In January, 1878, he became sole manager of the business. His father, George T. Rockwell, is the venerable and widely known proprietor of Rockwell's. Hotel in Luzerne. The motlier of Charles L. Rockwell was, before her marriage with George T. Rockwell, Miss Eunice Wells. In 1870, Charles L. married Miss Helen Lapham, of Glens. Falls. They have three children : Bertha E. George T., and Helen Rockwell.
Rockwell, George H., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Luzerne in 1842; in 1969 he became a partner with his father in the general farming business and his already extensive hotel or sum- mer resort. In their hotel they have ample accommodation for from 150 to 175 guests, having over 100 rooms. The house is pleasantly located on the Hudson River near the rapids; was. married in 1869 to Miss Miriam Kipp, of Glens Falls, and they have two children: Edna W., born in 1870, and Bessie R., born in 1874.
Rockwell, Hiram J., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Luzerne, Warren county, in 1832 ; in 1875 he, with his brother, built the Rockwell House at Glens Falls; in 1877 he disposed of his interest and became landlord of the Fort William Henry House at Lake George; in December of the same. year, he purchased the lease of the American House, Troy, which he has improved and made an attractive hotel; in 1883 he leased the Wayside Hotel with nine cottages at Luzerne, having. ample accommodations for from 175 to 200 guests. Mr. Rockwell is well and favorably known among thie pleasure seekers of New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, as well as the trav -- eling public ; was married in 1861 to Miss Harriet Wing, of Fort Edward; she died in 1881 leaving two children, Frederick and Caroline E. Rockwell. Mr. Rockwell is a son of George T. and Eunice (Wells) Rockwell. He is a grandson of Mr. Jeremy Roekwell, who was an early merchant and one of the leading business men of Saratoga county ; he was one of the framers- of the State constitution in 1821.
Ross, Austin A., proprietor of the Ross House and a prominent farmer of Horicon, has from early boyhood been a resident of Warren county. His parents, Lensey and Cordelia (Kimball). Ross, having emigrated from Chittenden county, Vt., to Bolton in 1845. They were born in Rutland county, he Feb. 24th, 1813, and she Oct. 17th, 1808. He was a farmer by occupation, brought with him three children, Sylva A., who is Mrs. Morgan Smith; Austin A. and Cassius, of Horicon ; two others, Leonard and Orpha A. (Mrs. R. S. Waters), were born in Bolton. In 1848 he removed to the present home of the subject, where he died Sept. 23d, 1863. Mr. Ross. was married, Feb. 21st, 1864, to Miss Jane, daughter of J. N. Barton (see sketch) ; she was born July 25th, 1847, and they have one son Harry, born Dec. 30th, 1864. Married Miss Minnie, daughter of Norman T. and Laura (Hayes) Duell, Dec. 30th, 1883. Mr. Ross was a soldier of the 142d N. Y. Vol. Inf'y, Co. C. Entered the Rebellion in 1864 Sept. 1st, served until the close of the war, taking part in the battles of Fair Oaks, Fort Fisher and minor engagements. He is. serving his second term as commissioner of highways and been twice collector of taxes. He is located at the head of Brant Lake, where there is excellent bass fishing and owns a boat on Lake- Pharaoh where there is abundance of trout. Mrs. Ross is post-mistress of Brant Lake post- offiee located at the Ross House.
Russell, Dwight, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Minerva, Essex Co., in 1829. He- is one of the representative men of the town. A retired farmer, and has held the office of as -- sessor twelve years, besides other local offices ; was married in 1858 to Miss Almira Gleason, of Luzerne. She died Dec. 22d, 1865, leaving two daughters, Helen and Cora. For his second. wife he married Miss Alma Bartholomew, of Whitehall, Washington Co., they were married in 1868. Mr. Russell was a son of Harry and Almira (Hollister) Russell. Of their eight children. Dwight alone survives.
Schneider, Anthony, Horicon, p. o. Adirondac, was born in Warrensburgh July 23d, 1861.
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Is a tanner by trade and foreman of the Frasier & Mayor tannery at Adirondac. Is also leader in the brass band; was married May 23d, 1885, to Ann, daughter of E. Roberts, of Horicon. Mr. Schneider's parents were George A. and Margaret (Hafner) Schneider, natives of Germany, who emigrated to America and settled in Schroon, Essex Co.
Sexton, Ebenezer M., p. o. Horicon, was born Jan. 21st, 1811, in the town of Kingsbury, Washington Co., N. Y., and has been a citizen of Warren Co., for about 60 years. He served in the Rebellion a member of the 118th N. Y. Vol. Infantry Co. D. entering in 1862. Was wounded in the left knee, and received his discharge July 10th, 1863, is a pensioner; has been twice married, first to Ann Kenyon, of Bolton. She died leaving seven children, Malissa, Ed- gar, Hiram, Wildman, Huldah, Evaline and Richard. Mr. Sexton's second wife was Emily A. Walker, of Bolton, and they have one child, Jennett.
Sexton, Jesse M., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Saratoga Co., in 1844. In 1868 he settled in the village of Lake George and in 1866 married Miss R. W. Bartlett, of Horicon. She died in 1880 leaving six children, Lewis E., Fred W., Harry H., Henry E., Cloyd J. and Mable E .; for his second wife Mr. Sexton married Jennie M. Prosser, of Warrensburgh, in 1882. Without means or knowledge of his present trade he built his blacksmith shop, and commenced driving his first horse nail, in which art he has become the expert of his town. He also added plumbing and does all general repairing. His institution has become one of the important in- stitutions of Lake George. Mr. Sexton was in the late war. He enlisted in Jan., 1862, in Co. I, 96th N. Y. Vol. under Capt. Charles Burhands of Warrensburgh, served until 1865 when he was discharged at Troy. Was several times wounded. Lost one thumb and at the battle at Chapin's Farm, Va., he had four balls penetrate his body. One ball is still in his leg. He draws a pen- sion of only four dollars a month. His parents were Morris E., and Ann (Kenyon) Sexton, and they had nine children. Morris E. and Hiram M., brothers of Jessie, enlisted in the late war and served until its close.
Shay, George Washington, Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born Sept. 9th, 1815, in Charl- ton, Saratoga Co., and settled in Caldwell in 1835. At that time he commenced his trade, blacksmithing, horse shoeing and general repairing, and still gives some attention to the busi- ness in connection with his farm; was married to Miss Nancy Bennett, of Caldwell, and they have four children, Cynthia, Caroline, George A., and Chas. E. Mr. Shay has been justice of the peace for twelve years. His grandparents Shay were natives of Rhode Island. His grand- father Wheeler kept a hotel where Saratoga now stands and was burned out.
Sheldon, Melville A., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Essex, Essex Co., N. Y., in 1829. Read law in the office of Judge Hand of Elizabeth, and was admitted to the bar in 1852. He commenced practicing law at Ticonderoga and in 1868 settled in Glens Falls.in com- pany with Hon. Stephen Brown. In 1882 they dissolved and Mr. Sheldon opened his present office over the First National Bank on Glen St .; is regarded as one of the leading lawyers of the State. In 1874 he was made district attorney of his county; was married in 1863 to Miss Glori Anna Arthur. They have two children, Arthur and Melville Sheldon.
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