Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century, Vol. II, Part 61

Author: Bruce, Dwight H. (Dwight Hall), 1834-1908
Publication date: 1896
Publisher: [Boston] : The Boston History Company
Number of Pages: 1094

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his death. He was also among the founders and directors of the Salt Springs and Third National Banks of Syracuse. In early days he was elected colonel of the 16th N. Y. Regiment State Infantry, receiving his commission from Governor Marcy in 1838. He was the first member to be initiated in the Seneca River Lodge of Free Masons and one of the oldest members of the Riverside Chapter. He died in 1893, aged 18 years. Otis M. Bigelow, the eldest son, was educated at Baldwinsville, Homer, Syracuse Classical School, and graduated from Yale College in 1872, after which he entered the State Bank of Baldwinsville as assistant cashier, and at the death of his father was elected president, which position he now holds. Mr. Bigelow married Lillian M., daughter of W. W. Sweetland, and they had seven children, four of whom are now living: Otis M., jr., Wallace, M. Louise, and Olivia.

Bisdee, Edward L., Baldwinsville, was born in Skaneateles, Dec. 9, 1844. His father, Sidney, was a native of England, who came to the United States with his parents in 1831 and settled in the town of Skaneateles. He married Mary, daughter of Lewis Taylor, and came to Baldwinsville in 1845 and entered the employ of Samuel Bisdee, his brother, who settled in Baldwinsville in 1842 and established a market and dealt in live stock. Sidney afterwards purchased the business now con - ducted by his son and which has been in the family for over fifty years. Sidney died in Jan., 1888, in his 75th year. Edward L. was educated in the Baldwinsville Academy and after leaving school he went into the business which he purchased in 1868. He married Cynthia A. Fink, who died in 1880. He then married, in 1886, Hattie U. Peck of Salisbury, Herkimer Co., and they have three children: Edward L., jr., Edna L., and Ina Taylor, of Elbridge. Mr. Bisdee is one of the leading business men in the town. In 1890 he built the block which is named for him.

Bellinger, James F., Baldwinsville, was born in Herkimer in 1826. His father was a noted farmer and dairyman of that county. He married Mary, daughter of Col. William Feter, who received his commission in the war of 1812. James F. was edu- cated in the common schools. He married Jane, daughter of Lyman Greene, and they have four children: John, Mrs. Willard I. Talmage, Jennie, and Chloe. In 1875 Mr. Bellinger came to Onondaga Co., and purchased the Malchi Cox farm of 160 acres, making a specialty of dairying. Ile is now one of the foremost farmers of the county.

Blanchard, J. R., Baldwinsville, was born in the town of Elbridge, Jan. 1, 1847, son of Sidney, a native and prominent farmer of that town. Sidney married Harriet Abbott, by whom he had two children: Mrs. E. D. Barnes and J. R. J. R. was educated at the Munro Collegiate Institute and the Oneida Conference Seminary, after which he taught school and worked on the farm for six years. In 1872 he came to Baldwinsville and established his present business, dealing in imported and do- mestic granite and marble monuments, making a specialty of the importation of Scotch granite for cemetery purposes. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Frazee, by whom he has four children, George F., Jay R., Harriet E., and Helen L. In 1880 and again in 1890 Mr. Blanchard was elected president of the village. He is one of the leading business men of the town.

Bigelow, Gustavus A., Baldwinsville, was born in that village, May 19, 1835. His father, Otis Bigelow, was born in Worcester, Mass., Feb. 1, 1785. and took part in

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the war of 1812. He came to Baldwinsville in 1813. He then returned to Fort Miller and married. Mary, daughter of Noah Payne. He established a general store well known throughout Onondaga Co., which business he continued in up to 1860. In 1831 he was appointed postmaster, in 1830 he was elected to the State Legislature, and in 1828 was appointed judge of the County Court. Ile had a family of ten children. Those now living are Mrs. Israel Hall, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mrs. L. S. Phillips, Syracuse, N. Y .. Otis, Washington, and G. A. Gustavus A. was educated in the academy in Baldwinsville, after which he went into business with his father. At the age of thirty he married Elizabeth B., daughter of Isaac T. Minard of Bald- winsville. They have one son, Harry P. Mr. Bigelow is identified with the best interests of the town and in the leading events of the day. He is vice-president of the State Bank of Baldwinsville, which position he has held since its organization.

Bronson, William A., Baldwinsville, was born in that village Nov. 26, 1862. His father, Charles D., was a native of Oswego and came to Baldwinsville in 1856. Ile married Anna, daughter of Jno. Moyer. Mr. Bronson was one of the noted hotel- keepers of Central New York. He died in 1874, aged 56 years. William A. was educated in Baldwinsville, after which he entered the employ of Malcolm & Cramer. In 1886 he established his present business, dealing in boots, shoes, and rubber goods, making a specialty of high grade goods and being the only merchant in Baldwins- ville who handles them exclusively. He married Bertie, daughter of Austin W. Goddard. Mr. Bronson has served as trustee of the village and takes an active in- terest in the leading events of the day.

Beauchamp, Rev. W. M., Baldwinsville, was born in Coldenham, Orange Co., N. Y., March 25, 1830. His father, W. M. Beauchamp, was a native of Somersetshire, England, and came to the United States in 1829. He married Mary, daughter of James Jav, and they had five children: Mary E., Mrs. Maria B. Humphryes, Will- iam M., John A., and Sarah A., of whom John A. and Sarah A. are deceased. In 1831 Mr. Beauchamp moved into Skaneateles where he founded and published the Skaneateles Democrat in 1840. He also engaged in the nursery business and was one of the first to experiment in the raising of teasels in New York State. He died in 1867, aged 68 years. William M. was educated in the Skaneateles Academy, and in 1862 graduated from the De Lancey Divinity School at Geneva, N. Y. He was ordained as deacon Sept. 21, of the same year, and in 1863 as presbyter, first taking charge of Calvary Church of Northville, Cayuga Co. The 1st of July, 1865, he came to Baldwinsville and became rector of Grace Church, where he has officiated for nearly thirty years. He married Sarah, daughter of Howard Carter, and they have four children: Howard C., editor of the Fayetteville Recorder ; Virginia, pre- ceptress of the Colorado Springs High School; Ellen, teacher of drawing at Glens Falls; and Grace, now at home. Mr. Beauchamp is a fellow of the American Asso- ciation for the Advancement of Science, director of the Onondaga Historical Society, also an ardent student in the field of natural sciences, an officer and contributor to American Folk Lore Society, as well as honorary member of others. He received the degree of S. T. D. from Hobart College, and is one of the three examining chap- lains of the Central New York diocese. Besides many contributions to various periodicals, he is author of the " Iroquois Trail" and "New York Indian Names."

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For twenty years a student of archaeology, he has accumulated a great mass of notes, and 8,000 original drawings of local relics.

Cole. John, Baldwinsville, was born in the town of Lysander, July 15, 1839, son of John M. S. Cole, a native of Onondaga Co. The family came from Eastern New York to Onondaga Co. about 1810. John, the father, married Eveline Kline, by whom he had ? children, 5 of whom are now living. He married second Elizabeth Jenkins, by whom he had five children, all of whom are living. He was a promi- nent farmer of Granby up to the time of his death in 1875 aged 70 years. John Cole was educated in the common schools. At the age of thirty-two he married Alice Fitch, by whom he had three sons, two of whom are now living: Willard N. and Irvin F. Mr. Cole is one of the representative farmers of the town being identified with the best interests and leading events of the day.

Connell, L. W., Baldwinsville, was born in the town of Clay, May 17, 1836. His father, Peter Connell, came to Onondaga Co. from Half Moon Point on the Hudson in 1810 and settled in the town of La Fayette. He married Maria Cotton, by whom he had five children, four of whom are now living: Mrs. Warren Belden, of Syracuse ; Mrs. Frances Fellows, L. W., and W. H., of Baldwinsville. The firin of Connell Brothers succeeded E. Connell & Co., which firm was composed of E. & L. W. Connell, and which began business at Little Utica in 1858, moving to Lysander in 1864, and from there to Baldwinsville in 1870. In 1818 E. Connell disposed of his interest to the present firm, which is now the leading one in dry goods, carpets, boots, shoes, and groceries in the village. L. W. Connell married Louisa Connell, who died in 1871. He then married in 1876, Emma Weller, who died in 1883. In 1885 he married Mrs. Ida E. Burdick, daughter of Marvin W. Hardy, of Jordan. Mr. Con- nell has served several terms as supervisor. He is one of the leading men of the town ; being actively engaged in school and church work, having been superintendent of the M. E. church Sunday school for twenty years.

Crawford, John A., Baldwinsville, was born at Saratoga Springs, June 29, 1810. His father, Wallace, was born at Pound Ridge, Westchester Co., N. Y. The family were of Scotch descent and came to the United States in 1731. Wallace Crawford came to Belgium in 1838 and resided on the farm a little north of that place, where Ammi Crawford lived, having settled there in 1828 and engaged in the manufacture of brick, using oxen to tread the clay, until 1835. He died there in 1853. John A. Crawford was educated in the common school. His taste inclining to the higher mathematics, he selected civil engineering as his profession. He soon be- · came one of the best known men in Onondaga Co., and also the adjoining counties. He was employed as a leveler on the Schenectady & Utica Railroad, and was after- wards a surveyor on several western roads. He manufactured brick and draining tile at the brick yard until 1868, having been in business with his father until the lat- ter's death. He married Esther, daughter of Aaron Hickok, of Saratoga Co., and in 1869 he settled in Baldwinsville, where his widow now resides. He died in 1875, aged 65 years. Being of a benevolent and charitable disposition his loss was felt not only by his family, but by all who knew him, especially in the Episcopal church, of which he was an esteemed and constant member.

Dunham, Joseph, Baldwinsville, was born on the farm where he now resides, May

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25, 1842, son of Jeremiah, also a native of Onondaga Co., born June 1, 1802. The family descended from three brothers, who came to the United States in 1750, and took part in the Revolutionary war. Jeremiah married Hannah Carder, by whom he had nine children, six of whom are now living. He died in 1874. Joseph Dunham was educated in the common schools. He married Mary A., daughter of D. C. Greenfield, by whom he had five children: Dewitt J., Sardis A., Harry E., Hattie M., Wandell, and Mary A. Aug. 28, 1862, Mr. Dunham enlisted in Co. 1, 3d N. Y. Cavalry. He served until the close of the war, receiving his discharge June 1. 1865. He is one of the representative farmers of the town.

Dixon, Edward, Baldwinsville, senior partner of E. Dixon & Co , was born in the town of Camillus, April 21, 1857. He received his education in the common schools, then gave his attention to business and in 1877 came to Baldwinsville and entered the employ of Isaac Dixon. In 1884 he purchased a half interest with W. H. Tappan. and in 1889 the firm name was changed to E. Dixon & Co. They carry a full hne of dry goods, boots and shoes, groceries, etc. In 1886 Mr. Dixon married Mary, daugh- ter of Henry Hutchings of Camillus, by whom he has one daughter, Leota B. Mr. Dixon is one of the leading business men of the day, having served as town clerk for five terms. He is a member of Seneca River Lodge, F. & A. M.

Emerick, Martin H., Baldwinsville, was born in the town of Lysander, Feb. 19, 1822, son of Henry, a native of Ghent, Columbia Co. Adam Emerick, one of the oldest ancestors, came from Germany in 1760. He settled in Columbia Co., where he remained until 1804, when he came to Onondaga Co., and purchased a military lot of 600 acres He died in 1818. Henry Emerick married Maria, daughter of John Moul, of Ghent, by whom he had nine children, two of whom are now living. He (lied in 1822, at the age of 42 years. Martin H. was educated in the common schools. He married Mary E., daughter of John I. Fink, and they have two children: Thomas M., of Canandaigua, and Mrs. Rose A. Kellogg, who resides with her parents on the homestead. Mr. Emerick is one of the representative farmers of the town, living on the old homestead that has been in the family for ninety years.

Evans, David, Baldwinsville, was born in Schoharie Co., Feb. 1, 1811. His father, Freeman Evans, was a native of England, who came to the United States at an early date. In 1837 David came to Syracuse and secured employment in Durston's boat yard, at the foot of James street. He married Allie, daughter of Jacob Ten Broeck, niece of General Ten Broeck, by whom he had ten children. six of whom are now living: Jacob L., of Nebraska; M. V., of Onondaga Hill; Lafayette, of Ly- sander; Mrs. Ella Collins; Alice E. ; and Fannie M. In 1856 Mr. Evans pur- chased a farm in the town of Lysander, where he resided up to the time of his death, Sept. 28, 1879, aged 68 years. In 1870 Ella Evans married Luke Collins. Mr. Collins was born in England, Co. of Sussex, March 5, 1809, and came to Syracuse direct from the old country in 1831, where he began the butchering business in "Robber's Row," now James street. Mr. Collins was injured in the gun powder ex- plosion at Syracuse, Aug. 20, 1841, when twenty-five persons were killed and many wounded. Mr. Collins was alderman of the Fourth ward in 1859-60; in 1865 he pur- chased the historic farm on the Seneca River, ten miles north of Syracuse, formerly owned by Colonel Willet of Revolutionary fame, he being the third owner since it

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was taken up under military title, where he resided from 1870 and carried on an ex- tensive stock farm until the time of his death, which occurred Nov. 11, 1893, having been one of the leading men of his town.

Emerson, Albert W., M.S., Ph. M., Baldwinsville, was born in Bath, Steuben Co., Dec. 5, 1867, son of Charles, a native of the same county. The family were of Eng- lish descent and settled near New Haven, Conn., about 1600. Charles Emerson married Susan L. Buck. He engaged in farming, which he followed up to the time of his death in 1880, at the age of 45 years. Albert W. was educated in Haverling Academy, Union College, and Syracuse University, graduating from the latter in 1892. After this he became principal of the Onondaga Academy. In 1893 he came to Baldwinsville as principal of the school and under his care it has increased in membership and income and ably sustained its well deserved reputation throughout the county. He married Emma V. Dildine, by whom he has one daughter, Vera. He took the degree of Master of Philosophy at the Syracuse University on ex- amination in history in 1894. Mr. Emerson is one of the representative men of the town.

Fenner, F. William, Baldwinsville, was born in Lysander on the old homestead June 11, 1847. His father, F. W. Fenner, was born'in Pompey in the year 1811, a son of James L. Fenner, who came to Onondaga county from Rhode Island in 1800. He was a prominent millwright and real estate owner and in 1818 he came to Ly- sander and purchased the property where his descendants now reside. F. W. Fen- ner, son of James L., married Elinor Schenck, and was the father of six children, four of whom are now living; he died in the year 1876. F. William, son of F. W. Fenner, is one of the representative farmers of the town, also one of the founders of the Farmers Co-operative Insurance Co., holding the office of president since 1892. He is very much interested in politics, holding offices of trust in the town.

Frazee, Eliphalet Z., Baldwinsville, was born in Durhamville, Oneida Co., March 21, 1839. His father, Jesse Frazee, was a native of Floyd, Steuben Co., and came to Oneida Co. at an early date and engaged in farming, also was a millwright. He married Helen, daughter of Benjamin Cook, raising a family of six children. In 1865 he came to Baldwinsville, and purchased a farm on which he resided until 1884, when he retired to the village. Eliphalet was educated in the common schools, after which he followed farming until 1872, when he went to Elbridge and conducted a butter and cheese factory. He then engaged in the manufacture of chairs and in 1883 he returned to Baldwinsville and engaged in the leaf tobacco trade. He mar- ried Isora Foley, by whom he has two children: Frank C. and Jessie A. Mr. Frazee has served as president of the village of Elbridge two terms, and assessor of the town of Lysander for nine years.

Frazee, James, Baldwinsville, was born in Verona, December 28, 1826, son of Jacob Frazee, a native of Schoharie Co., who came to the town of Lysander in 1852. Jacob Frazee died in 1888, aged 90 years. James came to Memphis in 1844 and entered the employ of the contractors who were building the Erie Canal. In 1845 he came to Baldwinsville and entered the employ of Glass & Williams, with whom he remained until Jan. 1, 1850, when he entered the milling business, which he still continues. In 1859 he built what is known as the Union Mills, which he remodeled in 1893, increas-

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ing the capacity from 300 to 500 barrels per day. In 1892 he incorporated his bust- ness under the name of the James Frazee Milling Co. In 1857 he was elected mem - ber of the State Legislature. Mr. Frazee married Hattie A., daughter of German Thompson. Mr. Frazee is one of the leading business men of the town.

Fisher, Fred L., Baldwinsville, was born in Springfield, N. H., March 14, 1850, son of Luther, a native of the same place, who was born in 1817. He came to Oswego Co. in 1854, settling in the town of Granby where he engaged in farming until his death, May 2, 1878. Luther was the son of Seth and Polly (Stone) Fisher; Seth was born in 1787; his father was one of the early settlers of Dedham, Mass. Polly Stone was born in Cheshire Co., N. H., in 1789; her father was a captain in the Revolu- tionary war. Enther Fisher married Harriet, daughter of Ephraim and Olive Whit- comb, natives of Vermont; Harriet was born Nov. 9 1819, and died April 8, 1858, leaving a family of seven children. Fred L. began his education in the common schools and finished at Falley Seminary. After spending some time in teaching and working on his father's farm, he married Carrie A., daughter of Garret Moul and Catherine C. Emerick. Carrie A. was born in the town of Lysander, March 13, 1855, and was educated in the Baldwinsville Academy. Garret Moul was born in Dutchess Co., Dec. 17, 1815; after spending some time in the milling business he purchased a farm in Lysander, now occupied by Fred L. Fisher and family, where he spent the remainder of his life. Catherine C. Emerick, daughter of Henry Emerick (one of the first settlers of the town), was born in a log house situated two miles west of Baldwinsville on the north bank of the Seneca River, in the town of Lysander, Jan. 24, 1817. She is now 78 years of age, and can well remember when the country was covered with a dense forest inhabited by wild beasts. Mr. Fisher has one daughter, M. Louise. He has been for the last twenty years engaged in general farming and the breeding of Jersey and Guernsey cattle.

Fairchild, William, Baldwinsville, was born near Utica, N. Y., July 15, 1832. llis father, French Fairchild, was one of the first settlers in the Mohawk valley. Ile married Mary Tanner, and was a well known farmer in the town of Schuyler, Her- kimer Co. In 1846 he came to the town of Clay, where he purchased a farm, and spent the remainder of his life. William was educated in the common schools. In 1859 he purchased a farm in the town of Clay, and in March of that year he married Irene Dart, by whom he had one daughter, Mrs. Florence Bins. In 1864 he moved to the town of Lysander and purchased the Cobus Depew property, where he now resides. Mr. Fairchild is one of the prominent and successful farmers of his town.

Foster, Artemas, Baldwinsville, was born in Greene Co., Dec. 6, 1819. His father, Isaac, married Polly Stevens and came to Onondaga Co. in 1822 and settled in the town of Lysander. He was a well known farmer. He died at the age of $2. Arte- mas Foster was educated in the common schools and is a self-made man. He mar- ried first Diantha Rankins, who died in 1854. In 1862 he married Charlotte Con- rad and they have three children: Isaac, Mrs. Emily Root, and Eugenia C. Foster. Mr. Foster is one of the representative men of the town, having served as assessor for fifteen years. He has also served as commissioner of highways. He takes an active interest in the schools and churches and is recognized as a man of sterling character.

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Furbush, William H., Baldwinsville, was born in Warners, May 27, 1858. Andrew C., his father, was born in Elbridge. The family came to Onondaga Co., in 1820 from Rockland, Me. Andrew C was a well known iron worker in carriage work and blacksmithing. He died in 1871, aged 42 years. William H. was educated in the common schools. In the spring of 1876 he came to Baldwinsville and entered the employ of Tappan & Dixon, where he remained until 1894. He then established his present business, carrying a fine stock of domestic and imported groceries, tropical and domestic fruits, teas, coffees, and salt meats. Mr. Furbush married Marion M., daughter of Edward S. Pierson, of Canandaigua, by whom he has three children : Grant E., Marion L., and Marie L. He has served as collector for two terms and takes a leading part in the events of the day.

Gillett Brothers, Baldwinsville .- The leading firm of merchants at Lysander is composed of John B. and Willis M. Gillett, sons of William Gillett, a native of Ira, Cayuga Co. The family came from Connecticut at a very early date, making their way through the woods to the lands purchased by them and where their descendants now reside. William Gillett married Sarah J., daughter of Joshua King, a native of of Greenville, Greene Co., N. Y., and they had ten children, eight of whom are now living. Mrs. Gillett died May 11, 1894. John B. was educated at Falley Seminary, Fulton N. Y., after which he taught school for several terms. In the year 1876 he married Minnie E., daughter of Horace Ells of Lysander. She died April 26, 1885. John B. came to Lysander in 1879, purchasing a partnership in the general store of E. Connell, the firm being known as E. Connell & Co. In 1882 he purchased Mr. Connell's share in stock and real estate and at the same time took his brother into the firm, the firm being known as Gillett Bros. April 1, 1890, they added to their business a special branch of undertaking, employing the latest and most scientific methods. 'They also fitted up a public hall for the use of the town. John B. Gillett is trustee of the school, also trustee and chorister of the Congregational church. Willis M. Gillett married Eudett, daughter of Mrs. Jane Merrifield. Both John B. and Willis M. are leading business men in Lysander.

Gaylord, J. A., Baldwinsville, was born in the town of Granby, Feb. 22, 1844, son of W. B. Gaylord, a native of New Lisbon, N. Y. The family were of French descent, coming to Oswego Co., from Connecticut. J. A. Gaylord was educated in the com- mon schools and finished at Falley Seminary, Fulton, N. Y., after which he went to the oil regions of Pennsylvania and engaged in refining oil. In 1866 he married Catherine Wormouth, daughter of Jacob Wormouth of Ira, Cayuga Co., who died in 1888. In 1890 he married Emma, daughter of Byron Cole, of the same place, and they have two sons, Romayne A. and H. Burr. In 1888 Mr. Gaylord came to Lysander and engaged in farming, also dealing in fertilizers. He is now one of the leading farmers of the town.

Gates, Ansel W., Baldwinsville, was born in Dewitt, Onondaga Co., Oct. 14, 1835. His father, Alson Gates, was a native of Schoharie Co. The family came originally from England to Onondaga Co in 1810. Alson died in 1887, at the age of ft. He was a prominent farmer of the county. He married Almira, daughter of David Ward. Ansel W. married Ruth A. Perry, by whom he has four children : Emery l'., Mrs. Lilly M. Ward, Ralph A., and Dewey A. Mr. Gates inherited part of his

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father's estate, on which he has erected a fine residence and outbuildings. He takes an intelligent interest in educational and religious institutions and is recognized as a man of sterling character.

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Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century, Vol. II, Part 61

Author: Bruce, Dwight H. (Dwight Hall), 1834-1908 Publication date: 1896 Publisher: [Boston] : The Boston History Company Number of Pages: 1094

Author: Bruce, Dwight H. (Dwight Hall), 1834-1908
Publication date: 1896
Publisher: [Boston] : The Boston History Company
Number of Pages: 1094