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Helser, August, was born in Lancha, Thüringen, Germany, August 31, 1863, re- ceived his education in the Fatherland, and came to America in 1881, settling in Troy, where he was first employed in the confectionery establishment of Otto Kleer- main for two years. He was in the Clinton foundry for one year and followed the business of butcher for a time and on May 1, 1886, he became a restaurateur on Fourth avenue: since 1891 he has been the proprietor of the Eldorado Hotel ou the same street. He is president of the German Singing Society of Troy, a member of the Troy Turn Verein, and a charter member of the German Bowling Club.
Lovelock, Edward A., born in Sheffield, Berkshire county, Mass., August 19, 1862 came to Troy with his parents in 1865 and was educated in the public schools, and in 1874 commenced to learn the cigarmaker's trade with Herman Carl. He re. mained with Mr. Carl until 1829, when he was employed by George Rork, then pro- prietor of the restaurant at the corner of Church and State streets. In 1886 he suc- ceeded Mr. Rork and is now the proprietor of Hotel Lovelock. Mr. Lovelock is very active in the William S. Earl Boat Club and has been its captain for two years, lle has been for many years a member of the board of managers of the Young Men's Catholic Literary Association.
Landrigan, Patrick J., born in Ireland in 1862, came to America with his parents
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in April. 1865, settling in New York city. In 1866 they moved to Troy, where he received a common school education, He entered the employ of the Troy Steel and Iron Company when ten years of age and remained there seventeen years. In August, 1888, he purchased and has since conducted an oyster and chop house at No. 90 Third street. Mr. Landrigan is a member of the Emerald Beneficial Asso- eiation and has been its president since 1892; he is also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Catholie Mutual Benefit Association. He married Mary E. Graney, of Hoosick Falls, N. Y., in June, 1893, and they have two chil- dren: Raymond G. and Alfred W.
Keeler, George, was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, March 13, 1868. He is a son of Conradt and Elizabeth (Cook) Keeler, who emigrated from Germany to Wynantskill, N. Y., in 1872. Hle then removed to Snyder's Corners. He has a farm of ninety-three acres and produces milk for the Troy market. The grand- parents of Mr. Keeler were John and Margaret (Anders) Keeler, who lived and died in Germany. Mr. Kecler has always been with his father on the farm, and in 1895 took charge of the farm. In 1895 he married Hattie, daughter of Wilham and Catherine Gowey of West Sand Lake
Schuman, John George W., born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, April 25, 1850, is the son of Peter and Catherine Schuman, both of Germany, where he died in 1858, aged thirty-three years. Mrs. Schuman eame to America in 1881 and now resides with her daughter at Sand Lake. The maternal grandparents of Mr. Schuman, Henry and Maggie Klaus, lived and died in Germany. Peter Sehuman, a stonecutter, owned a quarry in Germany. Mr Schuman commenced business for himself at the age of eight years; at the age of ten years was in the drug store at Waldeek. IIe next was engaged in brick yards summers and on a railroad winters. At the age of fourteen years he was overseer over forty men on railroad building, etc. Ile eame to America in 1866 and was in the charcoal business on Berlin Mountain. He then worked on a farm by the month in North Greenbush. In 1883 Mr. Sehuman bought · seventy-one aeres and in 1893 added sixty-six aeres. He keeps a dairy of thirty eows and grows small fruits. In 1870 Mr. Schuman married Maggie, daughter of Philip and Christina Wend, who came to America from Germany about 1852 and now resides in Sand Lake. To Mr. and Mrs. Sehuman have been born two daugh- ters: Louisa K. and Cornelia C.
Wiltse, G. L., was born in Greenbush, August 20, 1849. He was a son of John J. and Malinda (Wallaee) Wiltse, both natives of Greenbush. He was a son of John Wiltse, a native of Dutehess county, a son of Henry Wiltse a native of Holland. He settled in Dutehess eounty and came to Greenbush at a very early day, where he died. The wife of Jolin Wiltse was Rosinda Upham, daughter of Thomas Upham, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, and finally settled in Sand Lake where he lived and died, Henry Wiltse, the great. grandfather of Mr. Wiltse, was twiee married. His second wife was Mrs. Underhill and died in Albany county. The father of Mr. Wiltse was a carpenter in early life and traek boss on the B. & A. R R., and finally a teamster, and later was in the livery business. He was justice of the peace. Ile died March 20, 1884, and his wife died December 17, 1881. Mr. Wiltse was reared and educated in Greenbush, and was clerk in the Union store of Greenbush, and took
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up the livery and teaming business at his father's old stand. Mr. Wiltse is loan commissioner and is a member of the Greenbush Lodge No. 337 F. & A. M. April 16, 1871, he married Mary E. Feara of Greenbush. To Mr. and Mrs. Wiltse have been born seven children, four of whom are living: James L. was educated in Green- bush and the Albany Business College and is now bookkeeper for Welch & Gray; John J. was edneated in the same schools as his brother and is now with his father ; Cora M., at home; and Mattie, at home.
Myers, John S., was born in the town of Brunswick, Rensselaer county, N. Y. He is the son of Ludwiek and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Myers, both natives of Rensse- laer county. The grandfather, John Myers, was an early settler of Brunswick. He was a farmer and spent his last days in Schaghticoke. Ludwick Myers was also a farmer in Brunswick where he died in 1876. Mrs. Myers died in 1830. John Myers married for his second wife Jane Duston, who died in 1854. He graduated at Mill- ville and came to Greenbush in 1852. In 1849 he married Catharine, the daughter of Cornelins Debois, by whom he has had four children: John L., mentioned else- where; Henry L., delivery elerk for C. Wicks, Lansingburgh; Charles G., dentist, Troy; Harvy, clerk, Troy. Mr. Myers bought the farm in North Greenbush where he now lives in 1858, and is engaged in the milk business.
Hegeman, William II., was born in West Sand Lake, February 20, 1828. He was a son of Jacob and Caroline (Carmicle) Hegeman, she of Sand Lake and he of Rhine- beek, Dutchess county. The grandfather, John Hegeman of Holland descent, came from Dutchess county to Sand Lake where he followed farming. Jacob llege- man was reared on the farm and at the age of twenty-three he married and engaged in the hotel business at East Sand Lake for about ten years. He then followed farming, but in old age retired to West Sand Lake. He spent the last days of his life with Mr. Hegeman and daughter in Brunswick. Mrs. Hegeman died at West Sand Lake in 1874. He was supervisor and justice and was a candidate for member of assembly. Mr. flegeman was educated in West Sand Lake and Rutland, Vt. Ile was graduated from the Broadway Medical College of New York city, and prac- ticed four years in Troy, being physician at the jail. He was then appointed under sheriff and clerk at the jail six years. In the mean time he studied law with Nelson Davenport and was admitted to the bar. He was next appointed coroner by Gov- ernor Seymour for two terms. He was engaged for two years in farming in Saratoga county, and sold out and came to North Greenbush, and bought 110 aeres of land which he now owns. He has always done quite a business as auctioneer. In 1859 he married Esther, daughter of Joseph II. Byron, a merchant tailor of Troy, by whom he has seven children ; Carrie, Harry, Susie, Vedder, Byron, Albert, and William. Mr. Hegeman organized the first base ball team in Troy. He was cap- tam and manager and played in all positions when necessary. Ile has been justice of the peace for a number of years. lle is the oldest living member of Zion Lodge No. 311 F. & A. M.
Ham, Henry V., was born in Saratoga, August 25, 1815. Hle was the son of John and Hanna (Johnson) Ham, he a native of Brunswick, and she of Greenbush. He went to Saratoga and engaged in farming, but removed to Greenbush and took a contraet to clean off Green Island, and was drowned in 1835. Conrad Ham, the
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grandfather of Henry Ham, came from Dutchess county, N. Y., and was one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Brunswick; he died with his son in Troy, Henry Ham was educated in Troy and was married November 4, 1845, to Mary Miller, daughter of Timothy Miller of Oxford, England. . To Mr. and Mrs. Ham have been born ten children: John H., Mary A., Thaddeus A., Wallace W. (born 1848 and died 1881), Freeman J., Alice M., Nathan, Sylvia W. (died August, 1860), Lincoln G. (died May 9, 1864), and Charles W. Mr. Ham was a bricklayer for six years, he then bought a farm near Troy in North Greenbush and has been for fifty-eight years en- gaged in market gardening, general farming, and poultry business.
Foust, Peter, was born in Prussia in 1827. He is a son of Matis Foust, who came to Greenbush in 1840 and here lived and died. Mr. Foust came to Greenbush with his father and has followed teaming and now owns ten and one half acres of land in Greenbush. His wife was Frances Olenheiser, by whom three children have been born, one living: Mary, wife of Fred Mich. They have five children. Mr. Foust owns eight lots and a three-story building on Portstown street and also a good resi- dence on Sixth street. Mrs. Foust died in Greenbush, N. Y.
Murray. James IL., was born in Greenbush, February 3, 1860. He was a son of John and Margeret (Vaughn) Murray, both natives of Ireland and came to Green- bush at a very early day, where they lived and died. Mr. Murray was reared and educated in Greenbush and engaged with the B. & A. R. R. He was with them for fifteen years, and was baggagemaster at the time of his death, he being killed in the Chester disaster, August 30, 1893. Ile was well known and was respected by all who knew him. December 28, 1888, he was married to Annie Mathews, born in East Greenbush and daughter of Richard and Mary (Golden) Mathews, both born in Ireland and came to East Greenbush early in life. He was killed on the B. & A., for whom he worked for thirty years. His death occurred March 7, 1884, and his widow lives with Mrs. Murray, To Mr. and Mrs. Murray was born one son : James HI., born October 5, 1893.
Barrett, Patrick, was born in Ireland, February 15, 1825. Ile was a son of Rich- ard and Elizabeth Barrett, both natives of Ireland, and came to Albany about 1827. where they lived and died. Mr, Barrett was reared in Albany and educated in pub- he schools. He was a brush maker and followed it for some years with Mr. Armour of Albany. He was also in the grocery business and was one of the timekeepers in Clinton prison for several years. He came to Greenbush in 1860 and was engaged in the liquor business for some years. He was twice married. He was first mar- ried to Annie E. Allen, daughter of John and Mary Allen of Albany. They were natives of Ireland, and came to Albany while young and there married. He died in 1867, at the age of sixty-nine, and his wife died in 1888, at the age of ninety-nine. To Mr. and Mrs. Barrett was born one daughter: Mary E., wife of Dr. Francis E. llale of Troy, She died October 30, 1863. Mrs. Barrett died in 1861, and Mr. Bar- rett married a sister of his first wife, Mary J. Allen, by whom was born three chil- dren: George Allen, deceased; Richard, deceased; and Anna E., educated in Greenbush public schools, from which she graduated, and also was graduated from the Albany High School and resides at home. Mr. Barrett died August 30, 1879.
Murphy, Edward J., was born in New York city, December 4, 1851. He was a son
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of Edward and Margaret Murphy, both born in Ireland, and about 1845 came to New York eity, and then came to Albany about 1855, and from there came to Greenbush and spent his last days. Mr. Murphy was reared and educated in Greenbush. Ile learned the plumber's trade in New York city and has followed that business in New York, Albany and Troy. Mr. Murphy's business is in Troy at present.
Hidley, Jacob, was born in North Greenbush, August 21, 1842. He was a son of John G. and Hannah (Boise) Hidley, he of North Greenbush and she of Dutchess county. The grandfather, John Hidley, was a farmer of North Greenbush, where he died in 1886. Mrs. Hidley died in 1882. Mr. Hidley has always followed farm- ing. He was married in 1871 to Mary C. Finkle of North Greenbush, by whom he has had two children: Mary and George.
Hidley, Peter W., was born on the old Ilidley homestead in North Greenbush, September 27, 1849, where he still resides. He is a brother of Jacob Ilidley. In 1880 he married Luey, daughter of John Bisdorph of Brunswick. He is a wagon- maker by trade. To Mr. and Mrs. IFidley were born two children: Berton and Charley. Mr. Hidley has seventy acres of farming land.
De Graff, George, was born in Herkimer county, March 26, 1819. Ile was a son of Peter V. and Julein (Thomas), both of Glennville, Schenectady county, N. Y., where they married. He was a tailor by trade and carried on the business for twenty-two years in the toll gate house at West Canada Creek, on old Mohawk turn- pike, and attended the gate. He died in 1854. Mrs. De Graff died in 1821. The grandfather, John De Graff, was a farmer of Glennville. His parents came from Holland. Mr. De Graff was in Herkimer county when twelve years of age and lived with his sister. He commenced for himself as a farm hand and has always followed farming. He has been in the milk business for forty years, and has a farm of 110 acres in North Greenbush. In 1838 he married Lydia, daughter of John Hover of Schoharie county, by whom he has four children: Hester, born December 19, 1838, and died in 1893; she was the wife of Stephen Van Allen ; Henry is employed at the New Hartford and New Haven depot; William is in the milk depot at Yonkers, N. Y. ; and Jessie died in 1892 at the age of forty-five. . Mr. De Graff was revenue collector during the war, receiving the appointment unasked for.
Kipp, John, was born in Germany, November 10, 1829. He is a son of Charley and Lydia Kipp, both natives of Germany, where they lived and died. John came to America in 1857. Hle commenced as farm hand, and by industry and careful management has secured him a fine home in North Greenbush and carried on gen- eral farming. In 1856 Mr. Kipp married Lydia Braker of Germany, who died in 1888. She leftone son, Frederick Kipp, born December 8, 1855. In 1882 he married Rita, daughter of Henry Leiberenz of North Greenbush. They have one daughter, Ella. Frederick has always been with his father and now has charge of the business on the home farm.
Wilson, Frank, was born in Greenbush, August 25, 1860. He was a son of Jolm W. and Elizabeth Clark, both natives of England, who came to Greenbush about 1840 and here he resided until his death which occurred in December, 1891. He was foreman in the freight house of B. & A. R. R. They had four children: Alfred W., of Greenbush; Sarah, wife of Captain Atherton of Greenbush; Nellie, deceased ;
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and Frank. Mr. Wilson was reared and educated in Greenbush and has been en- gaged with the B. & A. R. R. for about fifteen years, and at present is in the bot- tling business. Mr. Wilson is a member of Greenbush Lodge No. 337, F. & A. M., and an active member of the Hill Ilook and Ladder Company, and also a member of the A. O. U. W. His brother Alfred is also a member of the Masonic order, a mem- ber of the Greenbush Chapter No. 264. R. A. M., and a member of the I. O. O. F.
McGinniss, J. W., was born in Schodack N. Y., August 15, 1844. He was a son of James and Morthy Hummeston a native of Connecticut. Mr. MeGinniss came to the United States when a young man and settled in Schodack on the farm where J. W. McGinniss was born. He then came to Greenbush where he died in 1889. Mr. McGinniss was reared on a farm and educated in East Greenbush. He followed farming, and enlisted in the New York Volunteer Infantry and served nine months. Ile was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry. Mr. MeGinniss went on the river for a short time and afterwards was with the B. & A. R. R. for one year and a half, and then followed farming until 1888. He then came to Greenbush and has since been a coach driver in Albany. Mr. McGinniss erected three brick buildings and one frame building. He was married in Schodack to Bridgett Stackpole, a native of Ire- land. To Mr. and Mrs. McGinniss were born five sons: James W., Joseph H., Charles F., Welter and Edgar W. Mrs. McGinniss died May 29, 1890.
Weatherwax, William J., was born in Schenectady county, N. Y., September 15, 1845. He is a son of Philip and Margaret (Van Paten), he born on Weatherwax street, Valatie, N. Y., and she in Albany county. The Weatherwax family came to the United States about 1690 an'd settled in New York, and the Van Patens came to New York at about the same time. The maternal grandfather of Mr. Weatherwax was born in New York city, then known as New Amsterdam, His wife was a De Voo. The grandfather of Mr. Weatherwax spent most of his days in Kinderhook and finally went to Schenectady connty and died at a place once known as Brook's Tav- ern. The father of Mr. Weatherwax now lives in Schenectady. He is a truck maker but is now retired. Mr. Weatherwax was reared and educated in Schenee- tady. Ile worked in a foundry as a moulder for Clut Bros. and that has been his business. In 1876 he came to Greenbush and has since lived on Riverside avenue. Ile is now working in Townsend's foundry of Albany. He was at one time a mem- ber of the 1. O. O. B., and is now a member of the Iron Moulders' Union. His wife was Aloma Lape of Rensselaer county, and daughter of William Lape, a contractor of Greenbush. To Mr. and Mrs. Weatherwax were born three children: John, Jessie, and William. John was educated in Greenbush and is now in the grocery business in East Greenbush. He is in partnership with Harry J. Robinson, the firm known as Weatherwax & Robinson.
Crannell, Stephen, was born in Greenbush, February 10, 1818. He was a son of Robert, born in 1793, and Catherine Miller, born-in 1799. He was born in Albany and she in Sand Lake. He was a son of Nicholas, born April 12, 1960. He was a shoemaker by trade and lived and died in Albany. She was a daughter of Stephen Miller, one of the early settlers of Sand Lake, where he lived and died. The father of Mr. Crannell was one of the first settlers of Greenbush, and here died April 9, 1831. Ilis wife died February 16, 1896, at the age of ninety-seven years. Mr.
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Crannell was reared and educated in Greenbush, N. Y. He learned the carpenter's trade and followed it until 1845. Since that time he has worked for the B. & A. R. R. In 1840 Mr. Crannell married Mary A. Jackson, by whom no children were born. She died in about 1863. In 1864 he married Matilda Pohlman of Albany, daughter of John S. Graves of Albany, a retired baker. To Mr. and Mrs. Crannell were born three children; Kate, at home; Tillie, wife of Frederick C. Bullent, son of Anthony C. Bullent. Mr. Fred Bullent is employed by the B. & A. R. R. ; Stephen G., em- ployed in Stevens's fruit store of Albany. Mr. Crannell was treasurer of the Working Men's Relief Association of East Albany for nineteen years.
Allen, George P., was born in Berlin, Rensselaer county, July 28, 1852. He is a son of Rufus R. and Eliza (Moul) Allen, he born in Berlin and she in Poestenkill. The grandfather of George S. was a native of Rhode Island and settled in Berlin when a young man, and died on the farm he settled at the age of seventy-five. The maternal grandfather was Peter Moul, a native of Dutchess county. His wife, Eva Figenheim, was born in New York city and when about twenty-one years old came to Dutchess county. Mr. Moul and wife both died on the farm settled in Poesten- kill, he at the age of fifty-one and she at the age of ninety-eight. The wife of George S. Allen was A. McKares. She died in Berlin, N. Y. The father of Mr. Allen was a fanner and merchant in Illinois, and also in the banking business in Johet, Ill. He came to Greenbush in 1879 and died in 1883 at the age of sixty-four. He was justice in Berlin for twelve years. His widow lives in Troy. Mr. Allen was reared and educated in Joliet, 111. He followed farming for several years and in about 1874 returned to New York and settled in Schodack for three years, two years near Troy, and for seventeen years near East Greenbush, N. Y. Ile has been in the mercantile business for about four years and at present lives retired. Mr. Allen was river in- spector in 1893. He has been tax receiver for one year, assistant four years, excise commissioner, and has been supervisor for four years. February 6, 1878, he married Helen Alendorph of Sehodack, by whom he has one child: Earl R. Mr. Allen is a member of the A. O. U. W. He has been delegate to the State Convention, and was then elected supervisor.
Simmons, Thomas B., was born in Stephentown, May 2, 1815, and is a son of George S. and (Babeock) Simmons, he a native of Stephentown and she of Berlin. The grandfather, John Simmons, came from Dutchess county to Stephen- town, and died in Cortland county. George S. Simmons was a farmer of Stephen- town and was a soldier in the war of 1812. In 1812 he removed to Cortland, where he died in 1885 at the age of ninety-two years, and Mrs. Simmons died abont 1860. lle was a farmer and spent his last days in the village of Cortland. Thomas B. was reared in Stephentown, and in 1842 he married Caroline, daughter of Benjamin Dennison of Greenbush, by whom six children have been born: Edgar, who died at the age of thirty years; Marion, wife of John Resenburg, a farmer of Greenbush, deeeased; Addie, at home; William, in the insurance business on Staten Island; John T., a dealer in stock; and Oscar D. is in the medicine business with Dr. Harvy of Saratoga, and is now located in Chicago. Mr. Simmons was about thirty years in the grocery business and was deputy assessor and then deputy collector of revenue. He settled on the farm in 1854 and has been engaged in farming and stock dealing. He was supervisor for two years and was elected to the Assembly in 1876 and 1878,
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and is at present justice of the peace, and has also been justice of sessions for about three years.
Carner, John, was born in East Greenbush, June 8, 1852, and is a son of Christo- pher and Sarah S. (Lape) Carner, he a native of East Greenbush and she of Sand Lake. The grandparents, John and Jane (Goewey) Carner, spent their lives on the farm in East Greenbush. The great-grandfather, John Carner, came from Germany, and he and his son Philip fought in the Revolutionary war. He afterward settled in East Greenbush and engaged in general farming. Christopher Carner spent his days on the farm in East Greenbush, where he and Mrs. Carner died. John was reared on a farm, has always followed farming, and now has three farms of 100, 106, and 112 acres of land, respectively, all of which he is carrying on. He em- ploys about ten men and keeps about 185 cows and sixteen horses. He has been collector and highway commissioner. In 1880 he married Ametia G., daughter of llenry and Sarah Crehan, by whom three children have been born: Grace, Harry and Mildred.
De Forest, Ednmind, was born in North Greenbush, July 9, 1831, and is a son of Walter and Rachael (Sharp) De Forest, both natives of North Greenbush, where they followed general farming, and where Mrs. De Forest died, and Mr. De Forest spent his last days in Brunswick, and was deacon and elder of the Dutch Reform church. The grandparents, Derrick and Mary (Fondy) De Forest, spent their lives on a farm in North Greenbush. Edmund was a farmer in North Greenbush, where he now owns a fine farm, now occupied by his son. In 1895 he bought a farm in East Greenbush, where he now resides. In 1853 he married Kassah, daughter of J. V. A. and Caroline (De Forest) De Forest of Poestenkill, by whom three chil- dren have been born: Minerva, Alonzo E., of Albany county; and Fremont R., a farmer of North Greenbush.
Schareh, Anthony, was born in Bethlehem, Albany county, April 24, 1846, and is a son of John Y., a native of Germany, and who emigrated to America about 1835. Hle spent his life at farm work and was with Colonel De Forest as overseer for a great many years. He also rented a farm of Mr. De Forest in Albany county. Ile died in 1882 and his wife died in 1865. Anthony was also engaged with Mr. De Forest for a while, and then bought land in East Greenbush, where he carried on general farming and kept a dairy of about twenty cows. In 1868 he married Cath- erine Pasolt, by whom two children have been born: Edmond T., who died at the age of seventeen years; and Jolm A. is in the meat business at Greenbush. Mis. Scharch died in 1872, and Mr. Scharch married Minnie Sinander, of North Green- bush, by whom he has one daughter, Annie.
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