USA > New York > Rensselaer County > Landmarks of Rensselaer county, New York, pt 2 - 3 > Part 77
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
Pine, Charles 1 .. , son of J. K. P. Pme and Clara (Adams) Pine, was born July IS, 1866, in Lansingburgh and was educated in the Troy Academy and Colgate Acad- emy at Hamilton, N. Y. He entered Williams College in the fall of 1885 and re- mained there until the spring of 1886, when he entered the shirt and collar factory of his father, with whom he continued until 1890. The United Shirt and Collar Company was organized with his father as treasurer; Charles L. was in 1892 elected a member of the Board of Directors and assistant treasurer of the organization, and in August, 1896, was elected treasurer. Mr. Pine is a member of the Sigma Phi fra- ternity, the Troy Club, and the Troy Yacht Club, and was one of the organizers of the Riverside Club of Lansingburgh, of which he is now a director. November 26, 1890, he married Grace E., daughter of Warren T. Kellogg of Lansingburgh and they have two children: Ruth K. and Warren Knox.
Cluett, Coon & Co .- This firm owns and carries on what is probably the largest shirt, collar and cuff manufactory in the world, and its practical founder may be considered in the person of George B. Cluett, who was born in Wolverhampton,
396
LANDMARKS OF RENSSELAER COUNTY.
England, November 21, 1838, and who arrived in America and settled in Troy with his parents, William and Ann Cluett, on July 19, 1850. Receiving a liberal education he became, when sixteen (1854), a clerk for Joseph Maullin and E. D. Blanchard, collar manufacturers under the firm name of Maullin & Blanchard, who had estab- Itshed themselves in business in 1851, and in whose employ his brother, J. W. A. Cluett, had been since 1852. In 1856 the firm became Manllin & Bigelow by the retirement of Mr. Blanchard and the admission of Charles II. Bigelow, and in 1861 the style was changed to Maullin, Bigelow & Co. In 1858 J. W. A. Cluett joined his father in the book and music business under the firm name of William Cluett & Son. George B. Cluett continued as clerk for Maullin & Bigelow until 1861, when he became a partner with Mr. Maullin, Mr. Bigelow having withdrawn. Mr. Cluett had charge of the manufacturing department from 1858 to 1863. In the latter year Mr. Maullin died and a new firm was organized under the style of George B. Cluett, Brother & Co., consisting of George B. and J. W. A. Cluett and Charles J. Saxe. At this time the partnership existing between J. W. A. Cluett and his father was dis- solved. Another brother, Robert Cluett, became a clerk for Maullin & Cluett in 1862, and in 1866, on the withdrawal of Mr. Saxe, he was admitted to the firm of George B. Cluett, Brother & Co. In 1873 the company opened a retail men's fur- nishing store in Troy, and soon began the manufacture of shirts to order. Their success in this line induced them to add shirts to their large and growing collar and cuff manufacturing business, and for several years these branches have been profitably carried on. The establishment has steadily increased in capacity nutil it has reached its present extensive proportions. From the first attention has been given mainly to the manufacture of fine goods, which have a national reputation. The celebrated " Monarch" shirts and the various brands of collars and cuffs are known all over the United States as well as in many foreign countries. From 1862 to 1874 the factory was located at No. 390 River street, and from 1875 to 1880 at Nos. 74 and 76 Federal street, where they were burned out on March 20 of the latter year. In 1878 a five-story building was erected for laundry purposes on North Fourth street, and in 1880 the manufacturing business was moved to No. 556 Fulton street. In 1881 the first of the five immense factory buildings on River street was erected, and covered an area of 100 by 100 feet. On November 1, 1889, the firms of George B. Cluett, Brother & Co. and Coon & Co. were consolidated under the name of Cluett, Coon & Co., which still continues. The firm of Coon & Co, was originally started in 1856 by John H. Coon and HI. W. Cole, as Cole & Coon, for the manufacture of collars. It was located on the northwest corner of Grand Division and North Third streets until 1859, when quarters were obtained and occupied in the Manufacturers Bank building, In 1859 J. M. Van Volkenburgh was admitted under the name of Cole, Coon & Co., and in 1861 the business was removed to No. 7 Umon street, where it was burned out in 1862. Mr. Cole withdrew in 1861 and the name was changed to Coon & Van Volken- burgh. Mr. Van Volkenburgh withdrew in 1868, and J. H. and Daniel W. Coon and W. II. Reynolds formed the firm of Coon, Reynolds & Co. Mr. Reynolds died in 1879, and the firm of Coon & Co. was organized by J. H. and D. W. Coon, I. C. Statzell, and F. F. Peabody. This company continued business until the consolida- tion of the two firms in 1889. George B. Cluett is a trustee of the Troy Orphan Asy- lum, has been a director in the Mutual National Bank since 1890, and is an active member of Christ church, Troy, a public spirited, liberal and influential citizen, and
397
FAMILY SKETCHES
a representative business man. He was married, first, in 1863, to Miss Sarah B., daughter of G. D. Golden, of Troy, who died in 1864. In 1867 he was married to Miss Amanda R. Fisher, niece of Judge N. J. Rockwell, of Illinois. Mr. J. W. A. Chuett was born in Wolverhampton, England. Was married to Miss Elizabeth B. Bontecou of Troy, N. Y., in June, 1863. They have two daughters now living, Jessie A., wife of C. Vanderbilt Barton, residents of Colorado Springs, Col .; Louise B., at home. Mr. Cluett and family are members of Christ Episcopal church. Mr. Cluett with his brother George B., during the year 1596, erected the stone spire of the State Street M. E. church in memory of their parents, who were members of that church. J. W. A. Cloett, as well as his brothers, are all staunch Republicans. Mr. Chiett has devoted much of his leisure to literary and scientific pursuits, and for many years has been a member of the Troy Scientific Association, making a specialty of the study of Microscopy.
Roche, llon. William J., was born in Troy, N. Y. His father, William Roche, was born in Ireland and came to the United States in 1841; three years later he set- tled in Troy and was for many years with the Burden Iron Works and as salesman iu Francis S. Thayer's mill in Troy and died in 1891. His mother, Margaret (Guiry) Roche, was born in Ireland, came to United States in 1845, and died in 1886. Will- iam J. received his education at St. Mary's Academy in Troy and studied law in the office of Townsends & Browne, was admitted to the bar in 1874. In 1878 he succeeded Mr. Browne in the firm and the firm name was Townsends & Roche until 1891 when Mr. Henry T. Nason was taken in and the firm name was changed to Townsend. Roche &. Nason, and so continued until January 1, 1897, when Mr. Nason became county judge. In 1883 he was appointed city attorney and held that office until 1886. In December, 1886, he was appointed by Mayor Whelan to the office of city comp- troller to fill an nnexpired term, afterwards was appointed for a full term and held that office until October, 1890, when he was appointed corporation counsel, which position he now holds. In 1894 he represented the Eighteenth Senatorial District in the Constitutional Convention, being member of committee on powers and duties of the Legislature and on corporations. He is a member of the Alumni Asso- ciation of the De La Salle Institute and was president of same two terms; has been president of the Robert Emme: Association and is still a member. In ISSD he married Mary 1 .. Campion of New York city, by whom he has five sons. In politics he has long been recognized as among the leading Democrats in this part of the State.
Sherman, William 11., was born in Arlington, Vt., October 26, 1828. Ilis ances- tors came of old New England stock. His grandfather, Caleb Sherman, of Conway, Mass., was a Revolutionary soklier. His father, Caleb Sherman, jr., was born in Conway, Mass., and was for many years a resident of Cambridge, N. Y., until his death in 1871. llis mother, Uney (Holdem) Sherman, was born in Sunderland, Vt., and died in 1875. lle received his education in the common school and in Washington County Academy in Cambridge, N. Y. He then entered a store in Cambridge and remained there until he was eighteen. He came to Lansingburgh in ISIS, and was there a salesman in the dry goods store of S. C. Bull. In 1848 he came as clerk for Mr. G. V. S. Quackenbush, and became a partner in the concern in 1865, having charge of its financial affairs. He is a member of the Second Street Presbyterian church and
398
LANDMARKS OF RENSSELAER COUNTY.
has been an elder of that church sinee 1859. In 1860 he married Annie E. Sheldon, daughter of Cyrus D. Sheldon, who was a prominent lawyer in Troy. She died in 1891. He has two sons and two daughters: Henry, who is connected with the H. C. Curtis Collar Manufacturing Co., in which he has charge of a certain department; William P., who is connected with his father in their large dry goods store; Mrs. F. T. Platt, and Miss Luey Sherman. He has also two grandchildren. In pohties he is a Re- publican.
Alden, Joseph J., was born in Newton, Mass., in 1815. In 1836 he came to Troy and with Jared Brewster formed the firm of Alden & Wight, doing a dry goods busmess in what is known as the " Granite Store." For five years he was in the manufacturing business at Sand Lake, the product being satinet warp, and returned to Troy in 1855. In 1856 with Stephen P. Hunt he started a grocery business in Harmony Hall building under the firm name of Alden & Hunt. In 1865 Mr. Hunt retired and Mr. Alden became sole proprietor. Harry M., his son, was taken in as a partner in 1870 and in 1895 Edward was admitted, the firm name being J. J. Alden & Sons. Thus it will be seen that Joseph J. Alden had been a citizen of Troy sixty- one years, and that for more than forty years his business life was confined to one place. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian church, He is sur- vived by his wife, who was Miss Sarah Marshall, daughter of Capt. Benjamin Mar- shall of this eity, two sons, Water Commissioner Harry M. Alden and Edward M. Alden; a daughter, Mrs. Jonathan Alden of Brooklyn; a sister, Mrs. George Prescott of Albany; and two brothers, Gen. Alonzo Alden and Charles L. Alden. Joseph J. Alden's life was confined mostly to business pursuits. His business career was characterized by industry, integrity, well directed effort and conscientious practice, Hle achieved well deserved success and leaves behind him a record worthy of emula- tion. Many sympathizing friends mourn with the bereaved relatives. Mr. Alden was of the seventh generation, in direet descent from John and Priscilla Alden, of Puritan fame, Mr. Alden died March 11, 1896,
Harrington, jr., Arvin W., was born in West Troy, Albany county, N. Y. Arvin W. Harrington, his father, was born in Stephentown, Rensselaer county, May 1, 1835. About fifty years ago he entered the concern of Whipple, Thompson & Co. of West Troy in the lumber business; he was also the founder of the firm of Harring- ton & Co. The mother of our subject is Caroline S. (Rousseau) Harrington, daugh- ter of Louis Rousseau. He received a public school education, entered the Troy Academy and was graduated in 1875. He then entered the office of G. Parish Ogden & Co., in the insurance business. In March, 1887, he formed a partnership in the firm name of Ogden, Calder, Van Alstyne & Co., which was continued until 1887, when Ogden and Calder retired and Mr. Harrington and Mr. Van Alstyne took the business, which is carried on under the firm name of Van Alstyne & Har- rington. Mr. Harrington is president of the Laureate Boat Club. He was one of the founders and is now vice-president of the Troy Choral Club. He was married in 1884 to Harriet Sheldon, daughter of Henry Sheldon, who was for many years a druggist on River street. He has one daughter.
Holmes, John B., was born in West Davenport, N. Y., August 13, 1852. Ile is the son of Elkanah Holmes of West Davenport, N. Y., and Betsey (Burdick) Holmes, who died in 1857. Ile attended the public schools and Stamford Seminary, Stam-
399
FAMILY SKETCHES.
ford, N. Y., then taught school for several terms and subsequently entered the law office of A. Raymond Gibbs of Oneonta, N. Y., for the study of law and graduated from the Albany Law School in 1878, and was admitted to the bar soon thereafter. Hle commenced the practice of the law in the village of East Woreester, N. Y in 1878, where he remained until April, 1883, when he removed to the village of Wor- cester and formed a copartnership with Frank L. Smith under the firm name of Holmes & Smith and continued the practice of the law in that village until April, 1893, when he removed to Troy, N. Y., and formed a copartnership with Hon. James Lansing of that city, under the firm name of Lansing & Holmes and is still a mem- ber of the said firm. He was supervisor of the town of Worcester from 1884 to 1888, inclusive, and was for two years during that time chairman of the Board of Super- visors of Otsego county. He ran for district attorney of Otsego county in 1889 against Burr Mattice, who is now a justice of the Supreme Court for that district, and al- though he ran ahead of his tieket, the county being largely Republican, he was de- feated by a small majority. He was the nominal cashier of the Worcester Bank from 1885 to 1888 and a member of the Board of Education of the Worcester Vead- emy for several years. He belongs to the Cobleskill, N. Y. Lodge No. 304, F. & A. M. Ile married Mary E. Tobey of West Davenport, N. Y., in 1868, by whom he has one son, Northrup R. Holmes. In politics he has always been a Democrat and for a number of years was a member of the Democratic County Committee of Otsego county and attended several State conventions as a delegate from said county, among which was what is known as the "mid winter convention" held at Albany in 1892.
Ilarrison, George B., was born in Troy, N. Y., December 14, 1865. His father, George Harrison, was born in London, England, in 1823 and came to this conn- try in 1844 and resided in New York city for two years. Ile came to Troy in 1816 and in 1850 went into the manufacture of malleable iron castings with William Knight, under the firm name of Knight & Harrison. In 1865 the firm was sie- ceeded by that of Harrison & Kellogg, and in 188I became the Troy Malleable Iron Company, Mr. Harrison retiring from the business in 1882. Ile died January 10, ISSS. George Harrison married Susannah Taylor of Troy. They had one son, Williams, who lived to the age of twenty one; he was married and left a daughter. On the death of his first wife George Harrison subsequently married Miss Margaret A. Van Woert of Athens, N. Y. ; of that union three children are living, of whom George B, is the eldest and manager of the estate. Mrs. Harrison is still hving. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison were members of the First Baptist church of Troy. In polities he was a Republican. George B. Harrison, the subject of this sketch, attended the public schools, after which he entered the Troy Academy, graduting in 1889, and Williams College, graduating in 1886. He took a two year course in the Albany Law School, graduating in 1892. Ile studied law with William Shaw and was admitted to the bar in May, 1892. He now devotes his time to the management of the estate of George Harrison. lle is a member of the Pafraets Dael Club, of which he is the treasurer, also a member of the East Side and Laureate Boat Clubs and Troy Citi- zens' Corps.
Coffey, James W., was born in Troy, N. Y., June 19, 1853. His father, Michael Coffey, came from Ireland in 1850, and died February 3, 1888. His mother, Sarah
400
LANDMARKS OF RENSSELAER COUNTY,
(Welch) Coffey, is still living. He received a common school education and entered St. Mary's Academy. In 1865 he went into the law office of Runkle & Flagg, after- wards going in with Neher & Calder as bookkeeper. He then entered the office of Flagg & Neary and continued with them until the death of Mr. Flagg, which occurred in 1874, remaining with Mr. Neary until his death, which occurred February, 1886, since which time he has practiced alone. Ile was admitted to the bar in 1875 previous. He was the mayor's private secretary from 1882 to 1889. Ile was appointed assistant police magistrate in June, 1889. In 1890 he was made comptroller and re- appointed in 1893 and is the present incumbent. He belongs to the Alumni of La Salle Institute. Ile is a member of the Contracting Board, Board of Local Assessors, Board of Health, Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and one of the commission- ers of the funded debts of the city. He is a member of the Robert Emmet Associa- tion and of the Knights of Columbus. He married Nora A. Hartigan June 22, 1875, who died February 13, 1896. She was the daughter of Maurice Hartigan, who was alderman and supervisor of the Eighth ward. He has two children living, James Vincent and Sarah Louise, and has lost two by death, Michael Joseph and Ilelen Gertrude Coffey.
Lloyd, James IL., was born in Albany, N. Y., July 25, 1853. He received his edu- cation in the public schools and went as apprentice in a photograph studio in Albany. After he learned his trade he worked in several galleries and in 1874 bought out a gallery in Waterford, N. Y., where he remained eight years. He then came to Troy and opened a gallery on Third street where he is at present. In 1875 he joined Knickerbocker Steamer Company of Waterford, N. Y., and at various times held the office of president, vice-president, and captain of the company; also chief engineer. As captain he got the company so that they were invincible in competing drills, always winning the first prize, On coming to Troy in 1882 he joined the Arba Read Steamer Co., and shortly afterward was elected captain and held that position four years; he was also president of the company, and is still an active member. In De- cember, 1882, he enlisted in the 6th Separate Co., N. G. S. N. Y., serving five years; he received a full and honorable discharge, and immediately re-enlisted. On March 15, 1888, he was elected captain of the 21st Separate Co., which office he still holds, and has brought the company to the highest state of efficiency, ranking among the very best in the Ginard; he is also a member of the Third Brigade, N. G. N. Y. ex- amining board. He joined Clinton Lodge F. & A. M., in 1876, and Waterford Chap- ter, R. A. M., in 1889, located at Waterford, N. Y .; he held several offices in the lodge and was high priest of Waterford Chapter in 1882 and '83; in 1891 he affili- ated with Apollo Lodge No. 13, F. & A. M., and Apollo Chapter No. 18, R. A. M., of this city: he is at present Master of Apollo Lodge. He jomed Apollo Commandery No, 15, K. T., of this city in 1879, and is a past commander of that body. He is at present commander of Apollo Commandery drill corps, which office he has held thirteen years; they have been very successful; it was due to him that they received the most commendation at the Triennial Conclave at Boston in 1895. Ile is also a member of Bloss Council No. HI, R. & S. M., and Albany Sovereign Consistory, Ile is a 33d degree Mason, a member of the Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdic- tion of the United States; also a member of Oriental Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of this city. He held the office of town clerk of Waterford three years. On July 25, 1883, he married Miss Clara Hendrickson of Albany, by whom he has one daughter.
401
FAMILY SKETCHES.
Corliss, John Moore, was born in Orford, N. H., June 7, 1813, and was a lineal descendant in the sixth generation from George Corliss, the founder of the family in America, who was born in County Devonshire, England, about 1617, came to this country in 1639, and settled in Newbury, Mass., where he died in 1686. The farm purchased by him in 1610 has been in the family ever since and is now owned by George Corliss of the sixth generation. The descendants of this pioneer have been prominent in civil, military, and commercial affairs, many of them being minutemen, volunteers and officers of rank in the wars of 1757, 1976, 1812 and 1861. John M. Corliss was the second son of four children of John Moore and Rosamond Corliss, natives respectively of Alexandria and Deerfield, N. H. His minority was spent on the parental farm, in attendance at the district school, and as a student at the Brad- ford and Haverhill Academies, and as a teacher for five terms. In 1836 he settled permanently in Troy, where in the spring of 1837 he engaged in the grocery business. In 1838 he formed a copartnership with Arnold 11. Holdridge, under the firm name of Holdridge & Corliss, and began the manufacture of linen collars and shirt fronts on the corner of Sixth and State streets. In 1839 he became sole owner and man- ager of the establishment. The following year John M. White became his partner under the style of Corliss & White, and from 1842 to 1846 he was again alone. From 1846 to 1868 Hiram House was associated with him, the firm being Corliss & House except between 1854 and 1857, when it was Corliss, House & Co., Samuel N. Ide being the third partner. In 1868 his son, Wilbur F. Corliss, became his partner in the place of Mr. House under the firm name of J. M. Corliss & Son. Mr. Corliss re- tired from business in 1852, and on November 1 of that year the firm of Corliss Brothers & Co., was formed, consisting of Wilbur F., Charles H. and John A. Corliss and Elmer II. Garrett. On November 1, 1890, Charles Il. retired, and on July 1. 1895, Mr. Garrett withdrew. The present firm of Corliss, Coon & Co. was then or- ganized by Wilbur F. and John A. Corliss and John II. Coon, jr., Albert E. Coon, the latter being sons of John 11. Coon, sr., the senior member of the old firm of Coon & Co. and now one of the firm of Cluett, Coon & Co. In 1878 the concern occupied its present quarters on the comer of Broadway and Fifth avenue. At the time of his retirement in 1882 John M. Corhss was the oldest manufacturer of collars and cuffs in Troy and had been connected with the business longer than any other man. Ile was one of the pioneers engaged in that industry and many manufacturers ac- quired their first experience in his establishment. He was continuously in the busi- ness for forty-three years, and as early as 1860 started a branch in New York city. Ile has been a director of what is now the Union National Bank of Troy since 1853 and vice president since November, 1870. On May 5, 1881, he was elected a trustee of the Troy Savings Bank. In polities he was originally a Democrat, but since the election of Emcoln he has been a staunch Republican. He married, first, in 1839, Mary H., daughter of Benjamin R. Hoyt, of Newbury, Vt., who died in 1842. In 1848 he married, second, Antoinette 11., daughter of Alfred Masher, of Lenox, (., who died in 1887. Mr. John M. Corliss died June 7, 1892.
Earl & Wilson. - Probably no firm engaged in the manufacture of collars and euff's has a wider reputation than Earl & Wilson, whose celebrated " E. & W" trade mark is not only well known throughout America, but in many foreign countries. The "E. & W." brand carries a guarantee for fineness and durability wherever it goes.
402
LANDMARKS OF RENSSELAER COUNTY.
William S. Earl had his first experience as a manufacturer of collars and cuffs as an employee in the factory of his father-in law, Jefferson Gardner, in King street, in 1818. Two years later he began business for himself at No. 51 North Third street, and from 1856 to 1858 he was associated with Edwin D. Blanchard, in the manufac- ture of Imen in the Manufacturers Bank building. On January 1, 1867, he and Washington Wilson formed the present firm of Earl & Wilson and began the man- ufacture of collars and enffs at No. 5 Union street. In 1873 his only son, Gardner Earl, was admitted as a partner and continued until his death March 3, 1887. Arthur R. Wilson, a brother of Washington, was admitted in 1881 and Edgar K. Betts in December, 1887. In 1876 the new building on the corner of Seventh street and Broadway was occupied by the firm, and is the first structure in Troy specially de- signed architecturally for the purpose. Mr. Earl is a prominent citizen and a rep- resentative business man, and was fire commissioner from 1880 to 1887 and has been a director of the Manufacturers National Bank since March 29, 1887.
Rodgers, Spencer C., was born in Lyons, N. Y., December 12, 1844. After receiv- ing a common school education he learned the printers' trade in the Lyons Republi- can office, at the same time devoting himself to acquiring a knowledge of stenogra- phy. Ile afterwards followed the printing business in New York and Brooklyn, where he also pursued stenography, his first actual practice being the reporting of Henry Ward Beecher's sermons, and subsequently acting as stenographer in the secret service of the government and in the United States Courts of the Northern District of New York for two years. In 1868 he was induced by the late Hon. Win. A. Beach to locate at Troy, and was at once appointed an official stenographer of the Supreme Court of the Third Judicial District, embracing seven counties; for many years he has also been the official stenographer of the county courts of Rens- selaer, Albany, Schoharie and Ulster. From 1872 until 1880 he also acted officially as stenographer for the courts of Bennington, Rutland and Franklin counties, Vt. In 1875 and 1883 he was elected official stenographer of the New York Assembly. Ile is one of the charter members of the State Stenographers' Association, serving as president in 1880 and 1892, and in 1883 was preident of the International Congress of Stenographers of the United States and Canada. In 1883 he formed a partnership with James M Ruso, of Albany, under the firm name of Rodgers & Ruso, and in 1893, by the addition of John E. Kelly, of Troy, the firm became Rodgers, Ruso & Kelly, which partnership still continues, and also condnets the largest typewriting and lawyer's supply house in this section of the State. During about thirty years of official court service he has reported seventy-five capital cases, and nearly every noted trial in eastern New York. He has been official stenographer of the National Asso- ciation of Stove Manufacturers for twenty years.
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.