USA > New York > Wayne County > Landmarks of Wayne County, New York, Pt. 2 & 3 > Part 52
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
. Miller, E. Alvin, was born in Saxony, Germany, November 26, 1856, where he re- ceived his education and learned the trade of florist and nurseryman, receiving several diplomas as a reward for his efficiency. He came to the United States June 1, 1876, locating in Rochester, and entered the employ of Elwanger & Barry, where he remained seven years. September 21, 1882, he married Catherine M. Roth, of Rochester, formerly of Germany, and they have one son, W. Henry, born June 9, 1883. The family came
268
LANDMARKS OF WAYNE COUNTY.
to Newark in 1884, Mr. Miller entering the employ of Jackson, Perkins & Company as foreman of their extensive nurseries. Mr. Miller's father, William, was born at the old home in Germany, and married Sophia Hotsuth, of his native country, by whom he had six children, four of whom survive: E. Alvin, as above; Bertha, Anna, and Mmnie, all reside at the old home. Mrs. Miller's father, Henry Roth, was born in Hesse, Germany, in 1827. Hle married twice, first, Ann Smith, by whom he had one son, Adam HI. Mrs. Roth died, and he married second, Catherine M. Seibert, and they had two children : Elizabeth, and Catherine M., as above. The family came to the United States, locating in Rochester, where they have earned a competency. Mr. Miller is a member of the A. O. U. W., No. 116.
McDermott, John B., was born in Newark, Angust 4, 1864, was educated in the Union School and Academy, and at the age of sixteen was employed in the American Express office at the N. Y. C. & II. R. R. R. station, and on the removal of the office to the village, February 1, 1883, he was given charge of the same, which includes the National Express. Since March 1, 1891, he has also been manager of the Western Union Telegraph office at this point. His father, Thomas, was born in Ireland, in 1836, came to America when a boy, and married Nora MeCarty, of Macedon, Wayne county. Their three children were: John B., as above; Michael J., and Sarah A. Thomas is section foreman on the N. Y. C. & HI. R. R. R. The family are members of St. Michael's Church at Newark, our subject being also a member of the Benevolent Legion. He has served as town clerk three years, and is now serving three years' term as village trustee.
Miller, the late William R., was born in Kinderhook, N. Y., in 1823, was educated in the district schools, and followed farming. November 20, 1849, he married Almira Pultz, of his native town, by whom he had two children : Amasa L., who married Ruth Frisbie ; and Charles W., who married Lillie M. Gosline of this town, and has one daughter, Nellie H. The family moved here in 1872. Mr. Miller died October 17, 1889. William M. Pultz, father of Mrs. Miller, was born in Columbia county in 1806, and married first, Margaret Pultz, by whom he had three children, Almira, Charles and Mary. Mrs. Paltz died in 1848, and he married second, Julia A. Cookingham of his native place. He died January 23, 1878, and his widow resides with Mrs. Miller, aged eighty-five. Mary Vanderbilt, a sister of Mrs, Miller, died April 20, 1871. Mr. Paltz and his second wife came to this county to reside in 1871.
Moody, Charles R., was born in Williamson in 1817, and is a son of Col. Cephus Moody, who came from Amherst, Mass,, in 1810, and settled in Williamson, Wayne county. Taking up a tract of land he engaged in farming. He was a carpenter by trade and for many years carried on an extensive business in that line in Williamson and surrounding towns. He was a stirring business man, for a time kept tavern at Williamson, and was a partner in a mail ronte from Rochester to Oswego. He took an active part in political affairs, being deputy sheriff for several years and poormaster fifteen years. He was active in military affairs, served in the War of 1812, afterward a member of the State militia, and for several years was colonel of the 242d N. Y. Regi- ment. Colonel Moody was twice married, first to Jane Nash and they had two chil- dren, both of whom died in infancy ; and for his second wife he married Sally E. Por- ter and their children were Charles P., Sidney C., Arvilla S., Eleanor L. and Albert J. Colonel Moody died in 1879. Charles C. settled in Williamson and engaged in farming, and in 1866 settled in Sodus, west of the village where he has since resided. He has been a buyer and shipper of live stock, and has been active in political affairs, having been deputy sheriff several years, and has held various other political offices. He was a member of the 2424 N. Y. State militia several years, and was lieutenant colonel at the time of its disbandment. He is a member of the Sodns Presbyterian Church, is a member of the 1. O. O. F., and R. S. of T. He married in 1850 Caroline De Kroeft. and they had these children : William D., Byron E., Josephine and David C. (deceased).
.
269
FAMILY SKETCHES.
Mrs. Moody died December 6, 1877, and February 18, 1879, he married Frances E. Brown. Byron E. settled in Sodns and is a farmer. He married Jennie Corts. Will- iam D. settled in Canada and engaged in the live stock and produce business. In 1890 he returned to Sodus and resides on the homestead. He married Hattie Hadberson.
Miller, Sammel B., was born in Canandaigua October 23, 1826, and came to this homestead with his parents in 1827. He was edneated in the common schools and has always followed farming, until he retired in 1888. January 2, 1856, he married Sarah A. Hoffinan of this town. Mr. Miller has been assessor of the town six years. Mr. Miller's father, James, was born in Pittstown, Rensselaer county, in 1790, and went to Cayuga county when a young man. He married Eliza Benson, of Owasco Cayuga county, and they had ten children, Susan, Cordelia, Edwin, Caroline M., Angusta, Samuel B., as above, Sarah, Sophronia J., Horton and Eliza. Mrs. Miller's father, William Hoffinan, was born March 21, 1804, and married Harriet Krum of his native place. They had four children, Margaret, Sarah A., AAmbrose and Franklin. The family came to this town in 1837. Mr. Hoffman died July 15, 1893, and his wife in 1881. Mr. Miller's father, James, was represented in the War of 1812. His brother, J. Horton, was a lieutenant in the late war in Company A, 150th Inf. N. Y. State Vols., and was honorably discharged at the close of the war.
Mason, William II., was born July 3, 1831, in Marion, Wayne connty. Jesse Mason, his father, was born at Cheshire, Mass., April 26, 1787, a son of David. The Mason family are descended from Scotch ancestry, came to America in an early day and settled in Massachusetts. Jesse Mason came to Marion about 1810 with his father and engaged in farming. . He was supervisor of Marion one term and in 1823 was elected to the General Assembly, and held many minor offices. He studied law and although never regularly admitted to the bar enjoyed an extensive and successful practice. He was one of the organizers of the Christian Church of Marion and an active member of the same. He removed to Sodus in 1832 and several years later settled east of that vil- ยท lage on the State road, purchasing a farm there, on which he spent the remainder of his life. Ile died September 12, 1847. He married Patience Skinner November 12, 1809, at Pownal, Vt., and they had eighteen children : Lyman H., who died in infancy ; Ann S., Jane, who died in childhood; Caroline, Lyman II., who died in childhood; Edwin, David J., John, who died in childhood; Mary A., Arvilla, who died in infancy ; Lois I., Jesse, who died in childhood ; Carleton H., Harriet J., Mareia V., Alfred J., Rollin D. and William II. Our subject in early life was a sailor for several years, then en- gaged in farming, and is one of the extensive and prosperous farmers of Sodus. Dur- ing the building of the Sodns Point and Southern railroad he was a contractor on the same. He is a prominent member of the Sodus Point M. E. Church. He married in 1854 Cornelia, danghter of James Sergeant, who died in 1892, leaving one daughter, Allie, Mrs. Clarence Button of Sodns.
Miller, Frederick C., was born in Mecklinburg, Scherwin, Germany, October 10, 1843. and came to the United States when he was twenty-one, locating in Lyons. He is a farmer and milk dealer. March 26, 1867, he married Sophia Merke, of Lyons, formerly of his native place, and they have three children : Charles, who married Julia Feicock of this town ; James, who is a farmer with his father and Ella L., who resides at home. Mr. Miller's father, Christian, was born at the old home July 2, 1805. He married Dora Corman of Germany, and they had seven children: Louise, Mary. Louis, Jennie, William, Frederick C. as noted, and Charles. Mr. Miller died in 1873, and his wife in 1862. Mrs. F. C. Miller's father, Lonis Merke, was born in Mechlinburg, Scherwin, Germany, Jnie 25, 1824. He married Mmnie Helwie of his native place, and they had eight children : Sophia, Louise, John, William, Henry, Charles, Eliza and Lois. Mr. Merke died January 6, 1888, The family came to the United States in 1862, loeating in Lyons.
270
LANDMARKS OF WAYNE COUNTY
Marble Bros .- John W. was born in the town of Arcadia in Marbletown November 28, 1842, was educated in the common schools, and has always followed farming. De- cember 25, 1874, he married Mary E. Robison of Huntsburg, Ohio, and they have one son, Ray W., born April 14, 1879, who is a student in the Union School and Academy at Newark. His brother, Warren F., was born at the old homestead December 5, 1848, was also educated in the common schools, and is a farmer with his brother, Jolm W. December 16, 1874, he married Josette Moss of Huntsburg, Ohio, and they have one son, George B., born July 2, 1879, who is a student in the same institution. Our snb ject's father, James, was born in Marbletown, July 29, 1819, was educated in the schools of his day and was a farmer. He married Lorinda Dusenberg of Phelps, Ontario connty, and their children were : John W., as noted ; Elizabeth and Warren F. Mr. Marble died April 21, 1891, and his wife September 29, 1887. Mrs. John W. Marble's father, Har- vey HI. Robison, was born in 1792, the first white child born in the town of Phelps. He married twice, for his second wife Emily Durham, by whom he had three children : James, Harry, who died in infancy, and Mary E, who died in Livingston county He died in 1854, and his wife in 1858. Mrs. Warren F. Marble's father, William C. Moss. was born in Burton, Geanga county, Ohio, in 1808. He married Maria J. Robison of Phelps, and they had seven children : Charles, Elizabeth, Ford, Josette as noted, Mar- vin, Ahnira and Jessie M. He died in 1870, and his wife survives him.
Langdon, Thomas, was born in Phelps, Ontario county, December 5, 1836, was edu- cated in the district schools, and at the age of eighteen came to Newark and became a clerk for James Bennett. In 1859 his father's family came to the New York Central Station, where they kept the Langdon Hotel, until the death of the father in 1875, when on subject took the management entirely. February 21, 1866, he married Roth A. Wilber of this town, and they have had three children : a son who died in infancy ; Mary E. and Caroline. March 11, 1885, Mary E. married B. J. Palmer, of Palmyra, and they have four children : Bennie L., Earl, Carolyn R. and Charles W. December 5, 1888, Caroline married Chauncey I. McCoy, of Newark. She died January 11, 1892. Mr. Langdon's father, Eben D., was born at Fort Ann, Washington county, December 8, 1803. Ile married, first, Eleanor Haight, by whom he had one son, Hemy. He mar- ried, second, Mrs. Hannah Brown, born November 18, 1802, and they had two children : Thomas, and Anna M., who married Benjamin F. Bennett of this town. Eben D. died March 20, 1875, and his wife April 12, 1876. Thomas is a member of Newark Lodge No. 83, F. & A. M. and Newark Chapter No. 117, R. A. M., Palmyra Council No. 26, R. & S. M., Zenobia Commandery No. 11, K. T., of Pahuyra.
Lmsk, Christopher C., was born in East Newark October 23, 1833. He was educated 'in the district schools and followed boating on the canal in early life, was also clerk in a store some time. He went to California in 1853, remaining there two years digging gold, and has been conducting a meat market for many years. In 1876 he was elected poormaster, serving three years, was town clerk one year and village collector one year. In 1894 he was again elected poormaster. December 31, 1855, he married Emeline B. Fairchild of Phelps, and they had four children : Frank S. who married Nettie MeKen- nie of Indiana; Ralph C., who died, aged twenty-six ; William II., who married Helen Flynn of Newark, and they have one danghter, Marie L .; and Adella L, who resides at home. Mr. Ensk is a member of Newark Lodge, No. 116, A. O. U. W., and of the Knights of Honor. No. 192. He enlisted September 3, 1864 in Company E, 11th In- fantry, N. Y. S. Volunteers, was honorably discharged for disability November 19, 1864. Mr. Lusk's father, Peter, was born in Schenectady county March 19, 1793, he was a merchant, interpreter and attorney. August 23, 1812, he married Harriet Ilowell, formerly of Columbia county, by whom he had twelve children : James G., Al- fred, Christopher, all died in infancy ; Adelia, Harriet, Daniel H., Permelia, Clinton C., Alfred D., Irene and Christopher C. Mrs. Lusk's father, Asher Fairchild, was born in New Jersey in 1799, came to Ontario county, and married Temperance Humphrey, by
271
FAMILY SKETCHES.
whom he had five children. He died in 1878, and his wife in 1860. Peter Lusk died June 9, 1839, and his wife March 28, 1848.
Lovejoy, the late David W., was born in Kinderhook, Columbia county, in 1812, and came to Western New York in 1845. His education was obtained in the public schools and he was a farmer by occupation. He married twice, first Sally Wilber of that connty, who died in 1873, and second in 1875 Martha J. Davis of East Newark. They have had two children: Mary L. and David W., a student in the Union School and Academy. Mrs. Lovejoy's father, George Davis, was born in Saratoga county in 1808, was well educated, and in early life was a merchant. After he came to this place he was a grocery merchant. He married twice, first in 1834 Icy Patrick of Stillwater, and they had three daughters, one who died in infancy ; Martha J. and Mary F., who is a resident of Toledo, O. Mrs. Davis died in 1839, and he married second Elizabeth Wilcox, of his native county, by whom he had one son, William G. Mr. Davis died in 1883, and his wife in 1887. Among the Davis family for generations there have been preachers of the Friends denomination. Mrs. Lovejoy tanght two years in the Union School and Academy, also in Louisiana and Alabama fourteen years. On the maternal side the family are of Revolutionary stock.
Lyman, Milo S., was born in Galen May 18, 1826, son of Jesse and Betsey (Sedgwick) Lyman, he a native of Connecticut and came to Galen abont 1820, and then to Rose, where he settled on a farm, and finally to Rose Valley, where he died in 1866. Hle kept lighthouse at Sodus Point for about ten years. Subjeet's mother died when he was four years of age, and subject was bound out to work for Adam Learn of Galen, with whom he remamed until he was twenty-one. He afterward worked for John Learn seven years, worked his farin three years, and during the time bought forty acres in Rose on which he moved, and erected buildings, remaining three years. He next worked by the month eight years, and then rented his father-in-law's farm. In 1874 he bought the farm he now owns of 148 acres. Mr. Lyman has been postmaster one year. He has been a member of the M. E. Church thirty years, and has held every office in the church of Rose Valley. Mr. Lyman married in 1854 Rebecca, daughter of John, Barnes, by whom he has one son, John W., born in February, 1857. He was educated in Albany Normal School, from which he graduated with high honors, and tanght school two years in Garrison. His health failed and he died with quick con- sumption in 1881. Mrs. Lyman died May 18, 1892, and in April, 1894, he married Clarissa Webb of Huron. He has one adopted son, George A. Barnes, son of James Barnes of Huron.
Lent, Charles D., was born in Sodus in 1832. His father, Benjamin, was a son of Jonn Lent, a resident of New Jersey. Charles D. was reared in Bergen, Genesee county, his father having died during Ins childhood. In 1853 he returned to Sodus and Angust 14, 1862, enlisted in Company HI, 9th N. Y. Heavy Artillery as private, was promoted to sergeant, first lieutenant and captain, serving until the close of the war. He was mustered out in July, 1865. Returning to Sodns he purchased the Messenger farm, west of Wallington, and has since carried on farming. Upon the building of the railroads through the town he erected a depot and was made station agent, continuing to act as such until 1888. For many years he was in the produce business at Walling- ton, and was a dealer in coal and fertilizers, bringing the first ear load of each that came in Sodus. In 1872 he started a grocery and carried on that business until 1891. He secured the establishment of the postoffice at Wallington in 1874, which contimed until 1886. In 1874 he built a hotel at Wallington, which he has since kept as a temperance house. He is deeply interested in political affairs. He was appointed deputy by Sheriff Reed in 1889, is a member of Dwight Post, G. A. R., of Sodus and was com- mander for several years. In 1852 he married Laura, daughter of Solomon Smedly of Sodns, and their children are Herschael D., who settled in Illinois; Charles M. of
272
LANDMARKS OF WAYNE COUNTY.
Rochester ; Lillian O. (Mrs. Clayton Boyd of Syracuse); Ida (Mrs. J. S. Cox of Newark); Emma, (Mrs. A. L. Olmstead of Des Moines, Ia.), Kittie and Matie.
Lincoln, Theron L., was born in Virgil, Cortland county, November 24, 1815, and educated in the district schools. Until the age of twenty-one he was reared on a farm, afterward became a boot and shoe dealer, also manufactured mittens, and was for many years a farmer until he retired. He married twice, first, Loretta Bruce, of his native place, and they had two children : Bruce W and Loretta, both deceased. Mrs. Lincoln died July 10, 1850, and he married second, in January, 1852, Polly A. Keyes, of his native place, formerly of Vermont, and they have three sons ; Orion M., who married HIelen Garlock, and they have one son, Ward G .; Clinton T., who married Emma Shaw, and has two children, Claud E. and Mildred E; and Herbert G., who married Emma E. Filkins, by whom he has one daughter, Ermie B. Mr. Lincoln's father, William, was born in Massachusetts July 6, 1784, and was one of the first settlers in Virgil, Cortland county. He married Ruth Saxton, of his native place, and they have had twelve chil- dren : Harriet, Silas, Theron L., Wait, Ruth, Minerva, William, Clinton, Levi, Laura, Oscar, and Emma. Mr. Lincoln died in 1870, aged eighty-six years, and his wife in 1864. William Lincoln was major in the State militia. Mrs. Theron Lincoln's father, Eli Keyes, was born in 1794 in Vermont. He married Merey Chapman and had ten children. Mr. Keyes died in 1850 and his wife in 1857. Mrs. Lincoln's grandfather, Jonathan Chapman, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and her grandfather, Ezra Keyes, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Mr. Lincoln was assessor and justice of the peace several years.
Leggett, Charles E., was born in the town of Arcadia August 26, 1864, and came here with his parents when he was four years old. He was educated in the Union School and Academy. At the age of twenty-one he became a partner with John L. Wilder in the hardware business three years, then bought his interest. conducted it alone one year, when the co-partnership of Leggett & Watkins was formed under that firm name, which continues until the present time. October 24, 1888, he married Edith M. Percey, of the town of Phelps, Ontario county. Mr. Leggett's father, John T., was born in Columbia county in 1820, and came here when a young man, was a farmer until 1868, when he retired and moved to the village. He married twice, first, Mary A. West, and they had one son, Sanford, who is a clerk in the firm. He married, second, Susan Cronise, of this town, whose ancestors came from Maryland. They had three children : Ida C., John T., jr., and Charles E. He died in 1879. Mrs. Leggett's father, Henry Perecy, was born in Hoosie Falls, and came to Lyous when a boy. He married Lomsa Harmon, and they had two daughters: Nellie and Edith M. Mr. Leggett is a member of 1.O.O.F. No. 250, of Newark.
Kelley, Clarence M., was born on the old homestead south of Newark September 20, 1850, and was educated in the common and the Union School and Academy. In early life he learned the machinist trade at H. C. Silsby's, Seneca Falls, and became a thorough workman. Taking locomotive work he pursued it in detail at Schenectady, Philadelphia, and for the N. Y.C. & H.R.R.R. Leaving the locomotive cab in 1876 he went to the Black Hills and Big Horn region, prospecting and mining, and for four years remained there testing many claims. He came back to the East with the inten- tion of settling in Newark, but was indneed to take charge of the Bignall Mannfactur- ing Works at Medina, which employed seventy men. This he left and came back to Newark to succeed his father in business, purchasing the Eagle foundry site on Union street and erecting the present Kelley block. With his own private purse he led the work of establishing grade, laying walk and curbing Union street in front of his premises. He has added to his business house furnishing goods and carriages, and by liberal dealing has made his business a success. October 7, 1880, he married, at Medina, Rosena Randolph. Mrs. Kelley's father, Rev. Webster Randolph, was born in Vermont,
.
273
FAMILY SKETCHES.
He located in Newark and was instrumental in building the present Universalist church. He married Eliza Vose, of Boston, and they had three children : B. Howe, Rosena, and Caroline, who died in infancy. Mr. Randolph died in October, 1893, and his wife in Jannary, 1882. Mr. Kelley is a member of Newark Lodge No. 83, F. & A. M., of Newark Chapter No. 117, R. A. M., Zenobia Commandery No. 41, K. T.
Kneeland, Rev. Francis W., was born at Strikersville, Wyoming county, September 15, 1856, was educated in the public schools, and the academy, preparatory to entering the university. In 1880 he graduated from the Rochester University, and soon after entered the Rochester Theological Seminary, from which he graduated in 1887, and immediately began Gospel work, preaching at Moodus, Conn., for some time, then coming to Wayne county, where he settled at Newark in November, 1890, as pastor of the First Baptist church, which he has continued up to the present time, 1894. Decem- ber 27, 1881, he married Anna Randolph, of Rochester, who is a grandniece of John Randolph, of Roanoke, Va. They have three children : Paul S., Lloyd R., and Marjorie B. The ancestry of the family is English on both sides, the original stock in this coun- try having settled in Massachusetts and Connectient.
Keener, Stephen N., was born in the town of West Huron, Lewis county, January 31, 1841. He was educated in the public schools, learned the carpenter's trade before he was twenty-one years old, and came to Newark in June, 1862. July 25, 1862, he enlisted in Company. A, 160th Inf., N. Y. S. Vols., and was honorably discharged at the elose of the war. Upon his return he resumed business, this time as architect, contractor and builder for twenty-three years. January 21, 1868, he married Katie E. Espenscheid, of Lyons, and they have one daughter, I. Augusta. Mr. Keener has been a member of the School Board six years, with its offices of president, secretary, etc. He has served as village trustee two terms, is a member of Vosburg Post No. 99, G. A. R., Dep't of N. Y .; also of the M. E. church, and an official member of the same for twenty-five vears. He is also trustee of the Cemetery Association for the past twenty years. Mrs. Keener's father, John Espenscheid, was born in Germany, February 17, 1813, and came to the United States when a young boy, and located in Sodus, shortly afterward in Clyde, and finally in Lyons. IIe married Helen Derich, of his native country, and they had six children : John M., Katie E., Philip J., Mary E., William H., and Helen E. He died October 5, 1888, his wife still survives.
Kennedy, Thomas, was born in Canandaigua, September 20, 1857, and received his education in the district schools, having been a railroad man for sixteen years. He has filled various positions in that line, was with the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. ten years ; and with the West Shore Railroad Company six years as yard conductor, and also as freight condnetor when needed. September 20, 1882, he married Mary A. Norris, of Cortland, and they had two sons: James N., who died young ; and Thomas N., a student at the academy. Mrs. Kennedy died October 22, 1887. Mrs. Kennedy's father, James N., was born in the old country in 1824, coming to the United States in 1844, where he located in Canandaigua, and married Alice Armstrong, by whom he had eleven children. Both parents are now deceased. Mr. Kennedy is a member of the A. O. U. W. No. 116, at Newark.
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.