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Reddick, Robert, was born in Canada and there learned his trade of blacksmith. He came to Penfield in 1879, and in 1880 opened a blacksmith and carriage repairing shop, and also builds and sells carriages and wagons. He built the shop where he now works. He has one son, William B.
McGonegal, George E., was born in Hillsdale, Columbia county, N. Y., April 8, 1828, and came with his parents to Monroe county in 1834. He was educated in the public schools and in the Rochester High School. He was a farmer by occupation, and married Louisa E. Loder, of Rochester. N. Y., by whom he has two children: John B., who married Frances Michaelson of Rochester, and Bertha L., who resides at home. Mr. McGonegal was supervisor of the town of Irondequoit in 1860 and 1861, and in the fall of 1861 was elected member of assembly for the First Assembly District of Monroe county, and was re-elected to the same position in the fall of 1862. He was elected county superintendent of the poor of Monroe county in 1870, and held that position for twenty-four consecutive years, having been elected every third year during that time. John McGonegal, father of George E., was born in Columbia county, N. Y., in 1790, and was educated in the schools of that early day. He mar- ried Margery Hoyt of his native place, by whom he had three sons: William R., Henry B., and George E. He removed with his family to Monroe county in 1834, and settled on a farm in Irondequoit. He was twice elected supervisor of Ironde- quoit, and served as member of assembly from Monroe county in 1846. John Mc- Gonegal died in 1858, and his wife in 1863. His oldest son, William R. McGonegal, married Sarah Knapp of Hillsdale, Columbia county, and resided after his marriage in Brighton, Monroe county. They had no children, and he died in 1852, The sec- ond son, Henry B. McGonegal, was twice married; his first wife was Lydia A. Love- lace of Irondequoit, by whom he had one daughter, Frances A. His wife died in 1863, and for his second wife he married Mary E., daughter of Dr. John Smyles, of
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Irondequoit, by whom he had six children, of whom three are living: Henry S., Grace E., and George A. Henry B. McGonegal was three times elected supervisor of the sixteenth ward of the city of Rochester. (This ward was composed of terri- tory formerly belonging to Irondequoit.) He died July 6, 1888 and his wife dicd December 12, 1894.
Smith, Charles, was born in Ireland, of English parents, in 1850, and at the age of fourteen years came to London, Canada, and then to Kingston, where he learned the stove moulder's trade. Later he moved to Rochester, and for the past twenty- two years has been connected with the Co-operative Foundry Company. He has been general foreman of the Lincoln Park branch for the past eight years.
Brayer, Frank N., was born in Rochester, where he learned the moulding and plating trades. He worked for John M. French until the starting of the Co-operative Foundry Company, when he became identified with that company, and for the last fifteen years has been general foreman of the foundry on Hill street. In 1887 he purchased a residence in Gates, where he now resides.
Storms, W. S., for nearly sixty years a leading merchant tailor at Fairport, was born in Palatine, N. Y., in 1812. His father, Gilbert, was by trade a shoemaker, was also a botanic doctor of some note. When twenty-three years of age Mr. Storms came to Fairport, and is to day without doubt the pionoer business man living here, and owing to a fine constitution and simple life carries his four-score years lightly. In 1830 he married Mary Shults of Palermo, sister of his business partner, and of their six children four survive: Mrs. Helen Burlingame, of Rochester; Mrs. Amelia Williams, Mrs. Charlotte Wheeler of Fairport, and W. Emerson Storms, of Rochester.
Shaw, L. M., one of the prominent business men of Fairport, was born here June 1, 1837. His father, the late Edward Shaw, was also a prominent figure here, and for many years a leading undertaker, which business was continued by his son, who has conducted it since. In 1835 Edward Shaw married Melissa, daughter of Gardner Hall, who survives him. Mr. Hall died at his home in New Berlin, Chenango county, before her birth, and she came here with her mother and five brothers. Salem Mallett, the maternal grandfather of Mrs. Shaw, was one of the founders of Fairport, and the first to be interred in the cemetery, his burial being attended with high Masonic honors. Owing to her long residence here, and to her benevolent character and intimate conversance with the past history of local affairs, Mrs. Shaw is often alluded to as one of the "mothers of Fairport." L. M. Shaw married, in 1867 Josephine E. Pearse of Columbus, Pa. Besides his business as funeral director, he is proprietor of the Shaw Opera House, and conducts also a farm, in the products of which he takes no little pride.
Sperry, Burton E., was born in Batavia and came to Parma with his parents at the age of seven, and in 1877 moved to Penfield, where he operated a flouring mill until 1884, when he came to Webster and has since conducted a mill, being now engaged in putting in the latest improved roller system. He has served as poormaster for two years, and in 1890 represented his town on the Board of Supervisors. He has two sons, Howard E. and Herbert.
Sudbury, Mark, was born in England, and came to America and settled at Avon.
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At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in Co. B, 104th N. Y. Vols., enlisted again later, so that he was in active service until the close of the Rebellion in 1865. In 1877 he married Martha, daughter of Amos, and granddaughter of Amos Knapp, sr., who settled in Webster in 1809, and there died. Our subject removed to West Web- ster in 1878, where his death occurred May 15, 1884. He left one son, Robert A. Sudbury.
Shirts, William A., was born in Wheatland, February 8, 1817, a son of William of Newark, N. J., born in 1784, who came to Cayuga county, and to Wheatland in 1811. He erected a tannery in Celcord about 1813, which business he conducted till 1842, then engaged in farming. He married Clarissa Morley, and their children were Angeline, Caroline, William A., and Adelaide. The grandfather was Daniel, of New Jersey, a soldier in the Revolution. Our subject began for himself as a farmer, which business he followed successfully. In 1881 he retired and moved to Mumford, where he has since resided. In 1846 he married Sybil Hayden, born in Cayuga county, and of their seven children five died when young, the others being Clarissa Calhoun, of Chicago, and Henry E., traveling for the Buffalo Scale Company. Mrs. Shirts died in December, 1893.
Sweeting, John M., was born in Rotterdam, Holland, August 8, 1843, a son of Henry Sweeting, who came with his family to the United States in 1851, living for a time at Albany, and later moving to Rochester, where he built the second house on St. Joseph street. He kept a grocery there for a time, removed to a farm on the Ridge, where he lived many years, and finally returned to Rochester. Of his five sons, only John M. remained in Parma. In August, 1862, the latter enlisted in Co. F, 108th N. Y. York Vols., was promoted sergeant, and detailed orderly at the quarters of Captain Porter. In 1865 Mr. Sweeting was mustered out with his regi- ment, and afterwards spent two years in the Pennsylvania oil regions. Still later he returned to Parma, and for two years worked a farm on shares. In 1868 he came to his present farm, and in the same year married Ellen, daughter of John Eady, of Greece. Of their nine children, eight survive. About 1884 Mr. Sweeting became associated with George Widle in conducting a fruit distillery on the Sweeting farm, in Parma. After two years Mr. Widle died, since which Mr. Sweeting has con- ducted the business alone. It is entirely successful, and in his special manufacture of apple brandy Mr. Sweeting is the largest revenue tax payer of this county. He is also an extensive manufacturer of cider and vinegar. He is a member of Martin- dale Post, G. A. R.
Smith, Dr. John B., who for more than forty years was an active and successful physician of Ogden, and whose residence in the town began in 1832, was born in Washington county, a son of Calvin Smith, attorney. In 1832 Dr. Smith drove a horse and cutter from Albany to Ogden, took up his abode near the Center, and at once began practice. His medical education had been acquired in Cambridge, Washington county, and also in New York city. Dr. Smith ranked well as a physi- cian, and commanded the confidence and respect of his wide circle of patients and friends. He was a successful physician, though he would never collect half of his earnings, and part of his fortune was swept away by lending his nane and credit for the accommodation of others. He married, first, Elizabeth Gilbert, and had five
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children: Joseph G., Charles C., Edward P., George W., and Platt G. His second wife was Jane A. Alexander, and their children were: Hugh A., Guy F., Philip, Jennie E., and Alexander C. Charles C. Smith was born in Ogden January 28, 1833, and has always been a farmer in the town. He worked on the home farm until the age of twenty-seven, when he began for himself. He married in 1860 Sarah K., daughter of Henry S. Flagg, and they have three children: Flagg G., Catharine M., and Charlotte M. Mr. Smith has filled some of the principal town offices.
Slayton, William C., who for nearly half a century was one of the successful physicians of this county, and identified with the best interests of Spencerport for many years, was a native of New Hampshire, where his young life was passed. He came to Brockport when a young man, and taught school, later reading medicine with Dr. Carpenter, and in 1846 was graduated at the Castleton Medical College. He began practice at North Parma, and soon afterward came to Spencerport. . His practice during the succeeding years was successful and extensive, his ride was long and hard, but his iron constitution enabled him to pursue it without detriment to his health. He earned a fortune, but never attempted to collect half his dues. His death occurred in 1891. He had been president of the village, was a member of the State Medical Society and the first master of Etolian Lodge, F. & A. M. His wife was Diana Brown, by whom he had five children: Oscar, of Buffalo; Frances, wife of C. B. McKibbon. of Chicago; Mary, wife of Dr. P. G. Udell; Fred H., who died aged twenty-two, at West Point; and Louis E., of Spencerport. The latter was born October 21, 1862, and read medicine under the direction of his father and Dr. Udell, his brother-in-law. He later took a three years' course at the University of Burling- ton (Vt.), graduating in June, 1884, and during 1883 he had hospital practice in Rochester. In 1884 he began practice in Spencerport with his father, which was only severed by the death of the latter, since which Louis E. has continued alone with great success, his specialty being surgery cases. In 1886 Dr. Slayton married Emma E. Hawkins, of Spencerport, and they have two children.
Sigler, James, was born in New Jersey, March 16, 1804, and came to Ontario county in 1820, from there to Parma in 1823, and two years later came to Clarkson, where he has since engaged in farming. He married Betsey Taylor, and they have had four children: George N., William H., Guy, and Polly, wife of Mr. Knapp. Mr. Sigler is a practical and successful farmer, of sterling integrity, and holding various positions of trust in the town.
Shafer, Jonas, was a native of Montgomery county, and came to Clarkson in 1824 with his father, Frederick, who was one of the best known landlords in the western part of the county. Jonas Shafer married, first, Mary Jennings, and second, Clara Hoyt, daughter of Isaac E. Hoyt. Their children are Charles E., Manley A., Frederick H., Mrs. Helen M. La Due, and Mrs. Emma A. Gay. Mr. Shafer was a practical and successful farmer, and held various positions of trust in the town. He was justice of the peace eight years, and his aid and influence were ever given to advance the best interests of the town. He died in 1892, in his seventy-sixth year.
Steel, John W., was born in Lima, Livingston county, December 1, 1848, son of Theron Steel, of East Bloomfield, who came to this county in 1872, settling in Clark- son. He married Mary, daughter of Nathaniel Clark, and has had four children:
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William H., John W., Daniel B., and Mrs. Lucy B. Cotter. John W. was educated at the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, and in 1871 married Mary E., daughter of James K. Vosburgh. Mr. Steel takes an active interest in all town affairs.
Smith, Orrin C., was born in the town of Parma, March 3, 1841, a son of Peter, of New Jersey, who came to this county in 1825, and settled in Parma. He married Maria Van Orden, and died in 1844. Orrin C. was educated in the common schools, and in 1861 married Adelaide Fossmire, and they had three children: Albert E., Ethel I., and Edith M. Our subject is a prominent man in his town, and takes an active interest in all town affairs.
Smith, George W., was born in Kendall, November 3, 1853, a son of Orrin J., who was among the pioneers of Orleans county, where he died in 1873, in his sixtieth year. Charles W. was graduated from the Brockport Normal School in 1874, and in 1877 entered the University of Rochester, graduating in 1881, after which he at once began teaching. He was appointed principal of the Lyle Academy, and also taught in Canandaigua Academy. From 1884 to 1890 he was school commissioner of Orleans county, and in 1891 was appointed teacher of mathematics in the Normal School of Brockport. In 1887 he married Laura, daughter of Oscar Munn, and they have one son, Orrin M. Our subject takes an active interest in the M. E. church, in which he has served as chorister for many years.
Schlosser, Fred, was born in Brockport, June 4, 1854. His father, Fred Schlosser, was born in Rhinefeldt, Germany, and came to this country in 1849, and engaged in the meat business on a large scale. Our subject was educated in the Brockport Normal School, and finished at the age of sixteen, when he engaged in active busi- ness. He is interested in advancing the best interests of the town. He served as . county committeeman for seven years, and was active in the organization of the fire department, of which he has been assistant chief engineer for twelve years. He has ever been ready to advance any enterprise intended to advance his town.
Secor, C. O., was born in the town of Chili, July 1, 1817. His father, Daniel, came to this county in 1812, and was recognized as one of the most practical and suc- cessful farmers of the county. He married Ame Edgett, and died in his eighty-ninth year, respected by all who knew him. C. O. Secor was educated in the public schools, and in 1841 married Eliza Osborn, daughter of Nathan Osborn, and they have had four children: W. Haskell Secor, Mrs. Amelia Rogers, Mrs. Arabel Merrill, and Mrs. Minnie Callow. The oldest son, Orlando, enlisted in Co. A, 140th N. Y. Vols., and lost his life in the service of his country. Our subject has held the commission of captain in the State militia, under General Scott.
Shay, James, was born in the town of Kendall, May 4, 1840, a son of John Shay, who came from Ireland in 1836 and settled in Kendall. In 1850 he removed to Clarkson, where he engaged in agriculture, and in 1880 removed to Brockport, and died in 1892, in his eighty-eighth year. James Shay was educated at Holley Academy, and in 1868 married Addie F. Hoag, and their only son is Lewis B., who is a naval cadet at Annapolis. James Shay is a prominent man in the town of Sweden, taking an active interest in all that tends to the growth of the town. e
Stickney, Edwin I., was born in the town of Sweden, October 19, 1848. His father,
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Israel, was a native of Oneida county, who came to the town of Sweden with his father, Reuben, in 1803. Israel married Fannie, daughter of James Hort, and was always a farmer, and an upright man in his dealings, who gave freely to the support of educational and religious works. He died in 1876 in his seventy-fourth year. Ed- win I. was educated in the Brockport schools, and in 1873 married Emma, daughter of Jerome Richmond, by whom he has one son, Edwin I., jr., and one daughter, Fannie. Our subject has served as highway commissioner, and takes a prominent part in all local affairs.
Smith, John, deceased, was born at Rutland, Vt., May 26, 1817, and in 1841 came to Brockport and engaged in the furniture business. He married Rebecca E., daughter of Jacob Ingalls, of Lynn, Mass., and their children are: Mrs. John C. Collins, of New Haven, Conn., and Sarah L. Smith. Our subject served as trustee of the Brockport Collegiate Institute, was a deacon in the Baptist church for thirty years, and was a man of conservative, upright character, esteemed by all who knew him. He died in March, 1887, in his seventieth year.
Smith, Henry, was born in Phelps, Ontario county, December 18, 1810, and came to the town of Sweden in 1834, being pre-eminently a self-made man. In 1834 he married Lucretia Burnett, who was his able help-meet and associate. She died in 1892, a Christian woman, whose death was a loss to the community. Our subject is one of the practical and successful men of the town, whose hand has ever been ex- tended to aid the needy, and to further all enterprises for the good of the town.
Stanley, William, was born in Devonshire, England, and came to this country in 1844. After spending a short time in Canada he came to Brockport and entered the employ of Thomas Coomes in the live stock business In 1862, in company with George Coomes, he purchased the business and at the death of Thomas Coomes bought the real estate, which he now owns. In 1857 he married Mrs. Anna Peck, and they have one daughter, Mrs. Emma Lawton. Mr. Stanley is one of the solid men of his town, and active in advancing its best interests.
Spiegel, Thomas, has built up an important and lucrative business in Pittsford since 1860, in the manufacture and repair of wagons and sleighs. He was born at Wurtemburg, Germany, December 29, 1836. His father was a mason. Our subject came to America in 1854, locating first at Staten Island, and adopting the trade of blacksmith in connection with wagon and carriage work. Prior to his settling in Pittsford in 1860 Mr. Spiegel traveled in the West, working at his tradein Missouri and Michigan. His shop has since 1865 been located in Main street, corner of Mon- roe. He has filled various positions of trust, among them being that of supervisor (1866-67). He is now president of the village board of trustees, of which he has been a member several years. In 1863 he married Mary Walbeck, also of German birth, and they have two sons and three daughters.
Stone, Hon. Samuel H., a son of Eber Stone, who was born in Pittsford in 1807, where he always resided. He was a prominent Republican from the organization of the party, and was postmaster here during Lincoln's administration, and until his death in 1864. Samuel Stone was born August 22, 1843, during a temporary residence of the family in Henrietta, and his early home was in Pittsford on the farm. He studied with the intention of adopting the legal profession, but was interrupted by
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delicate health Mr. Stone resides upon a suburban farm, where a modern house and its accessories make a comfortable home. Like his late father, he is an uncom- promising Republican, and has run the whole gamut of official life, holding every office of importance within the gift of his townsmen, justice of the peace, assessor, and during his term as supervisor was chairman of the jail-building committee. He represented the First Assembly District of the county at Albany. He holds a high position in Masonic circles, and enjoys in every way the esteem and confidence of his constituents. In 1865 Mr. Stone married married Isabelle A. Clark, of Henrietta.
Schoen, Charles of Schoen Brothers, Pittsford, dealers in coal, produce, lumber and farm implements, was born in that town February 5. 1864, of German ancestry, a son of the late John Schoen, born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1824. At the age of thirty five the latter came to America, settling first in the town of Henrietta, but removing to Pittsford in 1863, and there engaged in farming till 1894, when he died, aged seventy years. Mr. Schoen was a member of the Lutheran church and a citi- zen of much character. He left four sons. Charles married in 1889 Anna Smith, daughter of the well-known James Smith, of Pittsford.
Schueler, John A., was born in Brighton in 1862, son of Jacob, who was a farmer of Penfield. Mr. Schueler learned the blacksmith's and wagon maker's trade when eighteen years old, and in 1880 came to Penfield and opened a shop, where he does a general blacksmith and repair business and also sells agricultural tools. He has five children : George B., Royal I., John F., Laura R. and Florence M.
Spear, Richard W., is a son of Hiram and Eliza (Woolsey) Spear and a grandson of James Spear, who came from Farmington, Ontario county, in 1810. James Spear lived in Penfield for several years, then removed to Detroit, Mich., leaving Hiram on the homestead, opposite where Richard W. now lives. The latter was born in Pen . field in 1833. His father died in 1892, leaving three sons: James, who lives in Roch- ester; Jason, who lives on the Woolsey farm in Perinton; and Richard W., who married in 1862, Saran Grey, who died in 1876, leaving two sons, Clark and Burr, and three daughters.
Schlieman, C. and H .- Henry Schlieman was born in Germany, in 1843, and came to America in 1861, and in 1866 he settled on the farm where he now lives. He mar- ried Tina, daughter of Hoenas Bush. They have one son, Carl, who lives on the farm with his father, and two daughters, Libbie and Mattie.
Sampson, Howard, was born in Penfield in 1865, son of Luther and grandson of Henry, who came from England to Lyons in 1818 and to Penfield in 1825, settling where he died in 1871, leaving one son, Luther. The latter died in 1878, leaving his son, Howard, and his wife, Rebecca (Courter) Sampson, on the old homestead. Mr. Sampson married Violet Barnes, by whom he has two children: Courter L. and Ad- aline R.
Sheehan, Daniel F .- Mr. Sheehan is an enthusiastic Republican, and his great personal popularity was evinced by the circumstances attending his election to the office of town clerk in March, 1893, He is the eldest son of Michael and Mary Bar- rett Sheehan, of Brighton, and was born here in 1861. Acquiring a good business education at Vosburgh's Academy, he first entered the employ of T. F. Monks, of
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Brighton village, remaining with him until 1883, then forming a partnership with a younger brother, John S. Sheehan, as contractors and dealers in building materials. In 1891 he purchased the old Monroe Avenue Hotel, which is quite a historic build- ing. Mr. Sheehan has a collection of antique coins exhumed about the premises, which evince the cosmopolitan character of the patrons of the hotel in bygone years- He now contemplates the erection of a modern hotel on the site. In 1891 Mr. Sheehan married Anna McMillan, of Montreal. Their children are Stanley and William E.
Sperry, Henry H., an old and honored citizen, was born in Henrietta in 1819, a son of James Sperry. He was educated in Monroe Academy, and on account of his health failing, went to Cincinnati, O., where for a number of years he was engaged in the newspaper business. In 1850 he returned to this town, and six years later was elected first school commissioner under the law passed that year, providing for school commissioners for each Assembly district. He was a member of the first Republican convention of this county, and was one of a committee on rates and res- olutions. For some years before and after the war he held positions under govern- ment at Washington, and spent eight years in New York city as customs house offi- cial. He resided in Rochester ten years, then came to Henrietta (1892), where he has since resided in the village. In 1844 he married Elizabeth Snyder of this town, and had two children: James H., and Elizabeth S., who died in 1870. His wife died in 1888. James, the father of Henry H., was the fourth son of Deacon Moses Sperry, who came from Berkshire county, Mass., in 1796, and in 1810 came to Henrietta, bringing four of his sons with him. He died in Gates, at the home of his son Calvin in 1824. He purchased his time of his father, and came on foot, via an Indian trail to Fairfield, Herkimer county, where he educated himself, studying surveying and engineering. In 1812 he came to Henrietta, where he soon became a leading spirit in public enterprises and was widely known as a surveyor and engineer. He was a staunch abolitionist, and one of the projectors of the Monroe County Acad- emy. In 1811 he married Fannie Pixley, of Bloomfield, Herkimer county, by whom he had eight children. He died in 1868, and his wife in 1867.
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