USA > New York > Warren County > History of Warren County [N.Y.] with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers > Part 85
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 | Part 60 | Part 61 | Part 62 | Part 63 | Part 64 | Part 65 | Part 66 | Part 67 | Part 68 | Part 69 | Part 70 | Part 71 | Part 72 | Part 73 | Part 74 | Part 75 | Part 76 | Part 77 | Part 78 | Part 79 | Part 80 | Part 81 | Part 82 | Part 83 | Part 84 | Part 85 | Part 86
Thomas, Truman N., Caldwell. p. o. Lake George, was born in Bolton in 1829. He com- menced life as a farmer which business he has always followed ; he was in the late war, enlist- ing in 1862 in Co. G, 118th N. Y. Regiment, under Colonel S. T. Richards; was promoted to lieutenant, and resigned in 1863; he then connected the stone mason work with his farming and in 1881 was appointed keeper of the county house, which position he has held for two years. He was supervisor of his native town (Bolton) three terins, assessor three ternis (nine years), and elected sheriff of the county in 1882; was married in 1850 to Miss Esther Herrick, daughter of Captain William Herrick. of Bolton. Of their five children, three are now living. His wife died in November, 1882; was buried just a week after the day of his election. Mr. Thomas's parents were Joshua and Mollie (Streeter) Thomas. She was his third wife, and all left families, but two now living, Ormand and Truman N., of a family of thirteen children.
Thompson, Charles B., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Glens Falls in 1842, and was married in 1870 to Miss Sarah Ellen Haviland, daughter of Roger and Harriet (Haight) Haviland ; they have two children, Elizabeth and Fred. Mr. Charles was a son of John S. and Annis (Tearse) Thompson. He died in 1884 and left a widow and three children : Chas. B., Lucretia, and Emma. Lucretia married Mr. Jerome Haviland, and Emma married Mr. Jolin De Long. The grand parents were Anson and Lucretia Thompson, from Norwalk, Conn. Charles B. Thompson was supervisor of Queensbury in 1881.
Thompson, Lewis, p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Warrensburgh in 1852; is a stock dealer and butcher; was married May 17th, 1882, to Phoebe A. Sisson, of Fort Anne, and they have one daughter, Pearl. Mr. Thompson's parents were Benjamin and Eliza (Clipper) Thompson, of Warren county ; of their eleven children eight are now living : Maria, Laney, Caroline, Lewis, Eliza L., George H., Sarah, Jolin C. The grandfather was an Englishman.
Thurston, Richard L., of Mountclair Terrace, Lake George, was born in New York city in 1858. 1881 he settled in Caldwell on the east shore of Lake George, and in 1882 he purchased his present homestead on Lake George, of Mr. N. Bishop, who commenced the building in 1875. It was completed last year by Mr. Thurston. The design and finish, especially the fine varieties of wood as well as general taste displayed, makes it one of the most attractive residences on the lake. Its elevation commands a line view. Mr. Thurston was married to Miss Josie E. Bum- stead, of New York city, in 1881. Mr. Thurston's parents were Joseph and Lotetia Thurston. of New York city.
Titus, Abraham J. G., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Rensville, Rensselaer county, in 1827. His mother died while he was yet an infant and he was taken into the family of his grandfather, Mr. Abraham Gurny, of Duchess county. Mr. Titus cared for his grandparents until their death and became owner of their homestead of 50 acres. He became an extensive
691
BRIEF PERSONALS.
farmer and lumber dealer, owning over 500 acres of land with several cottages for summer re- sort, and some twenty boats on Long Lake; in 1849 Mr. Titus was married to Miss Mary Jane Griffith, and they have four children : Harriet, Eliza, Haviland G., Rosa A., and Eber.
Tripp, Jas. L., p. o. Chester, was born in Warrensburgh August 12th 1816; is a farmer ; settled in Chester in 1846, and married in 1845 to Phoebe A. Palmer; she died leaving two children, Hiram L. and Josephine M. For his second wife Mr. Tripp married Dorathea Mills; she was born February 8th, 1816; they have two sons, Isaac and Thomas B. Mr. Tripp's grandfather was Peleg Tripp, a pioneer of Warrensburgh. His maternal grandfather was Wil- liam Bond, a native of England, born in 1740. He came to Westchester county, N. Y., 1760 and located in Warrensburgh in 1784. He purchased a tract of 500 acres where the present fair grounds now stand. and later bought a tract of land where Chester village is now situated.
Tripp, Julian W., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Caldwell September, 1859. He embarked in the hardware trade in 1884, dealing in all leading articles, shelf hardware, carpen- ters' and builders' wants, and farming implements. He also carries a well assorted stock of gents' clothing ; in 1884 Mr. Tripp married Miss Marian B. Stanton, of Caldwell. Mr. Tripp's parents were Henry and Lydia E. (Hale) Tripp. They had ten children : George H., Julian W., Franklin G., Mary, Mahala, Eleanor, Florence, Georgia, Simeon R., and Frederick.
Tucker, Frederick G., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Worcester, Mass. Is the present popular owner and proprietor of the Lake House, Lake George; Mr. Tucker's wife was Miss Julia Sherrill, daughter of the Hon. Jno. F. Sherrill, of Lake George. Mr. Sherrill was a native of Washington county, and purchased the hotel property at Lake George about 1840. The Lake House is one of the oldest hotels and has long been a popular resort for those seeking a pleasant location. During the time Mr. Sherrill conducted the hotel, he improved and largely increased its capacity. He was, during his residence in Warren county, one of the influential prominent business men of the town. He represented his district in the Assembly, was super- visor several times, and held other prominent positions. The hotel was erected about 1800. The present building, as well as the grounds, show the great growth of business of that section. Lake George has become one of the most popular summer resorts in the United States.
Van Cott, William Henry, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Albany in 1839. Has been a manufacturer of cigars ; settled in Glens Fall in 1868, continuing in his manufacture and sale of cigars; in 1881 he was appointed postmaster under Garfield; was excise commissioner three years; in 1860 he married Miss Ellen M. Adams, of Suffield, Conn., and they have two children, Augustus C. and Helen L. Mr. Van Cott's parents were David and Mary (Brewster) Van Cott. Besides William H. they had eight other children : Augustus C., Philip T., John H., William H., Sarah J., Caroline E, Martha J., and Mary T. Philip T. died in 1880, aged 57 years.
Vandenburglı, Jacob, Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born in Fulton county in 1822. He has been a successful farmer, and in 1882 he built a summer boarding house on the bank of Lake George, opposite Green Island Landing. It has capacity for 35 guests. This hotel is su- perintended by his own family, and supplied with vegetables from his farm and garden, and cream from his dairy ; was married to Miss Eliza Van Evera, of Saratoga, in 1858, and they have seven children. Mr. Vandenburgh was a son of Cornelius and Catherine (Norton) Van- denburgh, who settled in Bolton in 1824.
Van Denburgh, John, Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born in Bolton in 1825. Is a farmer and lumberman, and in 1869-70 he erected the Bolton Hotel, at Bolton Landing; was married in 1858 to Miss Editha Shurtliff, of Bolton, and they have five children : Sarah, Catherine Lewis, William, Frank, Swetson and Orlin. Mr. VanDenburgh has been commissioner of high- ways three terms.
Van Dusen, John R., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury in 1827. He, with his brother purchased their present farm and rebuilt their fine dwelling in 1873. They also own their father's homestead. Mr. Van Dusen's parents were David and Mary ( Robinson) Van Dusen; he was born in Queensbury, and she at Nassau, Rensselear county. Of their six children, four are now living. They are Bethuel, Dewitt, Jolin and Carmi. David was a sol- dier in the war of 1812 and drew a pension until his death.
Van Dusen, Nelson W., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury in 1844; was married to Mary E. Metcalf, of Worcester, Mass., in 1863, and have one son, Alfred E. Mr. Nelson Van Dusen was Member of Assembly in 1882, supervisor from 1881 to 1884, and lias held minor town offices. His parents were William and Betsey (Ward) Van Dusen. William died leaving a family of four children, only two of whom are now living, Nelson, and Sarah, now Mrs. Sarah Rice.
Van Dusen, Robert, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, born in Queensbury, in 1790; first wife, Abigail Cross, born in 1798, married in 1816, children eleven, nine now living : Hiram, born in
692
HISTORY OF WARREN COUNTY.
1819, Abner in 1821, Archibald in 1823, Halsey in 1825, Sidney in 1833, Ransom in 1836, Chloe in 1816, Lydia in 1827, Harriet in 1831. Robert was in the War of 1812, served as mu- sician, is now in his 96th year ; second wife, Miss Serinda Dayton. Parents, John and Lydia (Slye) Van Dusen ; married in Cambridge, settled in Queensbury in 1785, children nine, Robert is the only surviving one. Robert and wife now reside with his son, who married Mary Ann Finch, of Johnsburg, born in 1838, married in 1873, children two: Jennie L. and George W. Van Dusen.
Van Dusen, Warren, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury in 1820. Is a farmer. He with his brothers owns the farm of 210 acres which has been in the family for 97 years. Mr. Van Dusen's parents were Abraham and Martha (Orton) Van Dusen. Besides Warren, they had nine other children, all of whom are living except Lewis who died in his country's service.
Van Dusen, Zenas, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Queensbury in 1809. In 1842 he commenced his present business, general lumber manufacturing, and purchased his present site on the Upper Hudson at the feeder dam. In 1884 Mr. J. W. Freeman became his partner and the firm so remained until Mr. Freeman's death. Mr. Freeman's son then became the successor and they are known as heavy lumber dealers, shippers and producers. His wife, Mrs. Ann Van Dusen, died March 8th, 1881, aged 68 years. She was Mrs. Betsey (Ward) Van Dusen and was married in 1851. Their only son is Zenas Van Dusen, jr.
Verniillia, Albert, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Brooklyn, L. I., N. Y., in 1824, and settled in Warren county in 1842, and in Glens Falls, in 1845. His occupation is a general market and provision dealer, in which he has made a success by his strict application to busi- ness and gentlemanly manner to all; in May 1848, he married Miss Mary Salter, of Glens Falls. Of their two children, one is dead and the other, Emma, is Mrs. J. W. Hunting. In 1883 Mr. Vermillia was elected assessor of Glens Falls. He was the only son of George and Maria Ver- millia, of New York city.
Vetter, Frederick, p. o. Chester, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hensler) Vetter, was born in May, 1857 at Chester, Warren county, N. Y. Was educated at Payne's Business College, and graduated in the fall of 1875. He first engaged in the carriage manufacturing business at Chester, but subsequently sold out and is now a hardware merchant. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has held the office of town clerk for one year; was married in May, 1884, to Jen- nie, daughter of Rease and Eliza Braley, and they have one child, Earl A.
Wagar, Charles W., p. o. Luzerne, was born in Schagticoke, N. Y., in 1847, and settled in Luzerne in 1871. He is one of the most extensive merchants of the town, dealing in all classes of goods wanted by his many customers. He commenced his business in 1873, has been jus- tice of the peace and other minor offices; was married in 1871 to Miss Mary E. Cross, youngest daughter of Halsey and Selina Cross, one of the oldest families in the town, also step-daughter of Morgan Burdick, for twenty-four years justice of the peace in the town of Luzerne. They have one son, Wilbur A. Wagar. Mr. Wagar was a son of Jonas and Nancy (Cole) Wagar. Of their four children, two are now living, Merritt C. and Charles W .; James H. enlisted in 1861, served three years and was discharged, enlisted again in 1864 in the 125thi Regiment and was wounded in service, April 2d, 1865, died the 10th inst; Charles W. enlisted in the same company in 1864, and served until the close of the war.
Wakley, John, p. o. Johnsburgh, was born in Washington county, N. Y., Aug. 15tb, 1815. Is a farmer and owns 160 acres; was married in 1842 to Susan, daughter of Charles C. and Su- sanna (Harris) Thompson. They had ten children of whom six survive: Benjamin, Susan, Nancy, Charlie, Edward and Nettie. Mr. Wakley's parents were Joseph and Nancy (Liddell) Wakley. They settled in Johnsburg in 1823 and of their family of six children, four survive.
Ward, Elisha, Crown Point, was born in the town of Crown Point, Essex county, February 20th, 1818. His early manhood was passed in farming and lumbering pursuits. At the age of twenty-five he was united in matrimony to Harriet Stone. They had six children, of whom there are now living, Mary E. (now Mrs. Alpheus Heustis), Lestina M. (now Mrs. Charles Tal- bot, of North Hudson), and George M .. of Crown Point. Mr. Ward's first wife died in 1858, and in 1861 he was married to Mrs. Underliill. Mr. Ward is a genial and intelligent old gen- tleman.
Warren, Nathaniel D., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, born in Essex county in 1836; wife, Ida M. Stevens, daughter of Frederick W. and Maria Stevens, married in 1867 ; parents, Oliver and Clarissa (Robinson) Warren, born in Warren county ; the former died in Essex county. Children nine, seven now hving. Three brothers served in the war. Nathaniel enlisted in 1861 in the 22d Regiment, served two years, enlisted in the Vet. Cavalry in 1863, served until close of war, was wounded, and now draws a pension.
Waters, Howard, Horicon, was the father of a large family, many of whom with their de-
693
BRIEF PERSONALS.
scendants live in Horicon. He was a farmer by occupation and lived in Bolton. Married Laura A., daughter of Parks Putnam, a millwright by trade, and for several years a miller at Glens Falls. Of their family Harvey S. Waters, a respected farmer of Horicon, is the second. Was born in Bolton in 1816, and married Caroline Smith, of Horicon, in 1842. They had seven children, Sarah (Mrs. Hugh McCloskey), Joanna (now Mrs. D. C. Remington), Smith (deceased), Susan (deceased), Leoland D., Frank, Caroline (now Mrs. C. B. Coleman, of Chester). Mrs. Waters died in 1885 at the age of sixty years. Leoland D. Waters, son of H. S. Waters, was born in Horicon in 1852. In February, 1885, be purchased the Horicon mills of Smith Barton. Was married to Miss Sarah Vandenburgh, of Bolton, in 1884. Starling Waters, esq., a native of Horicon, was born May 30th. 1825. Is a farmer, and owns 124 acres, comprising a portion of the homestead. Has held the office of commissioner of highways, and is justice of the peace. Was married to Elizabeth, daughter of John Cardle, of Horicon, and their children are: Stephen, in Dakota, Cora (now Mrs. Garret Smith, of Bolton), and George, at home.
Waters, George 3d, was born September 20th, 1860, and married Hattie, daughter of J. F. Pritchard, in 1883. They have one son, Morgan, born October 8th, 1884.
Wells, Benjamin T., (deceased) Horicon, p. o. Adirondac, was a native of Bolton, Warren county. Born May 7th, 1810. Was a farmer, lumberman and contractor by occupation. Was married to Thankful, daughter of George Waters, of Horicon, and they had a family of five children. Thomas Wells, proprietor of the Wells House at Adirondac, is the oldest of his chil- dren. Was born June 7th, 1833. He first entered into the hotel business in 1872. His hotel then accommodated but fifty guests, but he has improved and enlarged it, and it will now accommodate 130 guests. It is finely located on the east shore of Schroon Lake, and he has several adjoining cottages. Was married January 1st, 1845, to Helen P. Weatherhead. She is of Scotch descent.
Wells, J. Freeman, son of Benjamin T. Wells, was born September 10th, 1844, in Horicon. Is a farmer and owns a farm of 125 acres, comprising the homestead. Is prominently identified with the public affairs of Horicon. Is serving his second term as justice of the peace and is supervisor of his town. He owns the finest livery on Schroon Lake. March Ist, 1865, he mar- ried Helen Jarse, of Glens Falls, and they have two children, Benjamin T. and Cora.
Wells, Henry, p. o. Bolton, was born in Queensbury, June 21st, 1826, and settled in Bolton on his present homestead in 1875. Was married in 1856 to Miss Sybil A. Black, and they have two children, Frederick and Nelson. Frederick was married in 1882 to Miss Ella Gates, and they have one son, Charles H. Mr. Wells was a son of Benjamin and Anna (Dean) Wells.
West, Elmer J., Caldwell, p. o. Lake George, was born in Fort Ann, Washington county, in 1857. In 1877 he settled in Caldwell as superintendent of a branch store of Messrs. Coledge & Lee, and in 1882 he and his brother purchased an interest, and as partners E. J. & C. A. West run the business as general merchants, dealing in all classes of goods found in an extensive country store. The firm have just purchased their present store and dwelling and are the most extensive dealers in the town. Elmer is the present supervisor. Was married in 1882 to Miss Dora Brown, daughter of Alphonso and Emma (Mead) Brown. His brother, Chandler A. West, was married in 1874 to Harriet Bullard, daughter of Dr. Bullard, of Glens Falls, and they have a family of four children.
West, Henry W., Bolton, p. o. Bolton Landing, was born in Queensbury, Warren county, in 1847. He is an express agent and hotel-keeper. He obtained a lease of the Bolton House in 1882, located at the Bolton landing on the bank of Lake George. It has capacity for 125 guests and possesses a fine view of the lake and many islands. It is considered a first-class summer resort. Mr. West was married in 1877 to Miss Orpha Anderson, of Bolton, and they have two children, Maude and Freddie. Mr. West was a son of Ebenezer and Lovisa (Hubbell) West.
Wheeler, John, p. o. Hague, was born in Bolton, June 2d, 1818. His father, also John, was born in Connecticut in 1778. Was a farmer and Inmberman by occupation, and a soldier of the War of 1812. After the death of his father John came to Hague and made fishing his occupa- tion until about 1865, when he opened his house for summer boarders. Was married to Miss . Betsey Roin, daughter of John Roin, and they have one son living, Charles H., who is the pro- prietor of the Tront House. The Tront House is finely located on the west shore of Lake George. Has been recently enlarged and refitted throughout. It has a capacity for accommo- dating about thirty guests. The proprietor being an experienced fisherman, makes a valuable guide for all lovers of the sport. Was married to Ella, daughter of John Walters, Dec. 1st, 1871.
Whipple, James N., Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Moreau, Saratoga county, March 14th, 1852. Was a farmer in his early years. He received his education by his own energy and perseverance in the common schools of the county and in the Glens Falls Academy, where he afterwards spent two years as teacher. In 1876 he became principal of the Elmwood Seminary, which position he held until January Ist, 1885, when he resigned to attend his office of county school superintendent. His parents were Archibald and Mary (Jackson) Whipple,
694
HISTORY OF WARREN COUNTY.
of Saratoga county. Besides James N. they had four other children, Holdridge, Julia M., Chas. R. and Wesley W. Holdridge enlisted in Company A, 118th N. Y. Vol. Regiment, served three years, and was discharged with his regiment. Received slight wounds at the battle of Drury's Bluff. Mr. Whipple. senior, was a farmer and timber contractor, having a river privilege.
White Chas. C., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born at Bellows Falls, Vt., in 1862. He succeeded his father as superintendent of the shoe peg mill. He is now a general superintendent of the Flint peg mill which gives employment to about fifteen hands, and produces about 100 bushels per day, mostly shipped to Germany In 1883 he was married to Miss Cora E. Sutton, of Cin- cinnati, Ohio, and they have one son, Alfred H. White. Mr. White's parents were Lysias and Mary (Graves) White, natives of New Hampshire.
White, George C., p. o. Horicon, a native of Saratoga, owns and occupies the finest cottage on Brant Lake. It is situated on a romantic and finely wooded projection of land from the east bank, about midway between the Horicon and Brant Lake post-offices. He attended school at Concord, N. H., four and one half years, and later at the Troy Polytechnic Institute. He lo- cated in Horicon in 1881 where he lives in complete retirement.
White, James Hyler, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Greenfield. Saratoga county in 1836. In 1856 he commenced his trade as apprentice in Glens Falls, and in 1864 he formed a partnership with Mr. Edward Joubert. The firm was and still remains Joubert & White, manufacturers of fine light and heavy carriages. They also manufacture a specialty known as the Joubert & White combination buck board. It is one of the substantial novelties for comfort- able traveling. Their carriages are all completed from the wood to the polish under their own supervision, smithing and painting. Mr. White was married to Miss Susan Smith, of Washing- ton county, in 1861, and they have two children : Beecher J., born in 1867 and Lottie, born in 1871.
White, Joel J., p. o. Warrensburgh, was born in Warrensburgh in 1841. He became the successor of his father in the blacksmith business, and conducts an extensive shop and iron sup- ply store, and is termed an expert in horse shoeing, and carriage and heavy work completed on short order. Was married to Miss Elizabeth Gilpin in 1868, and they have two daughters: Lizzie and Ethel. Mr. White has been supervisor and held other minor offices. Mr. White's father was Josiah and his mother Hannah (Potter) White. They had nine children, of whom six are now living. They were very early settlers in this part of the country.
Whitney, Walter Scott, Queensbury, p. o. Glens Falls, was born in Essex county, N. Y., in 1842. His education was chiefly obtained in the county schools. He afterward, in 1865 and 1866, took a course at the Albany Commercial College and in April, 1861 he enlisted in Co. I, 22d N. Y. Regiment. Was discharged after serving two years. He then enlisted in Co. D, of the 2d N. Y. Vet. Cavalry. Was promoted to sergeant-major, then to lieutenant, in which capacity he served until the close of the war. He settled in this county in 1869. Was elected county clerk for 1877, '78 and '79. In 1882 he embarked in the stock business in Colorado, but returned to Glens Falls in 1883 and in 1884 purchased an interest in the general insurance and real estate business of Mr. Ketchum. Firm is Ketchum & Whitney, No. 62 Glen St. In Oct., 1871, he was married to Lovina Van Tassel, of Glens Falls. They have two children : Jose- pline M. and Harry S. Josephine M. is deceased.
Wills, Josepli W., Horicon, p. o. Adirondac, was born in Chelson, Jan. 27th, 1840. Is a na- tive of Orange county, N. H., and came to Horicon in 1866. Is a farmer and owns 180 acres of land. Was married in 1868 to Nellie, daughter of Robert McKee, of Horicon, and they. have two children : Minnie and Cordelia. Mr. Wills is son of Parley G. Wills, a Vermont farmer and wagon maker.
Wilmarth, Clarence M., p. o. Glens Falls, born in 1852 in Glens Falls, Warren county, N. Y., son of Martin L. Wilmarth and Mary S. Reed, he was born in. New. York city in 1821, she was born in Brattleboro, Vt., in 1830. They married at Glens Falls in 1847, have two sons : George L. and Clarence M. Martin L. settled in Glens Falls, Warren county, in 1841, with his parents, Leander and Catharine. They had but the one son (Martin L.). Leander, born in New Hamp- shire, 1798; died Glens Falls 1848. Catharine, born in New York city 1801; died in New York city 1885. Leander and son, Martin L., on settlement in Glens Falls engaged in the manufac- ture of chairs which they continued until the death of Leander. Martin L. afterwards added a general line of furniture to his business, including undertaking, continuing until Dec., 1873, when his son, Clarence M., was admitted as partner. The business was continued successfully until Feb., 1885, when Martin L. retired, the business being taken by Clarence M. who now has one of the most complete stocks in Northern New York of choice designs in woodwork and up- holstery. In the undertaking business it would be sufficient to say that the house is to-day the oldest in that branch in all Northern New York, supplying any grade of goods wanted. Clar- ence M. Wilmarth married Miss Kate Finch De Wolfe, daughter of William S. and Mary De-
695
BRIEF PERSONALS.
Wolfe, of Marshall, Mich., in 1874. They have four children: James C., Martin L., Bertha C. and Mable E. Clarence M. Wilmarth commenced his business life as book-keeper in the Glens Falls Nat. Bank in 1868, where he remained until he engaged in his present business in 1873. Martin L. has been assessor of corporation two terms, trustee of corporation four terms and mem- ber of Board of Health and is now one of the retired early business settlers of the town.
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.