Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century, Vol. II, Part 69

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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Schoonmaker, Gilbert, Fabius, was born in Rosendale, Ulster Co., March 21, 1855, the oldest of five children of Frederick J. and Hannah L. (Thompson) Schoonmaker. When the family came to Onondaga Co. our subject was six years of age. He re- ceived his early education in Syracuse, and later learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked with his father for a number of years. They were also engaged in teaming and farming. Gilbert Schoonmaker died October 2, 1895, aged 71 years, 7 months and 15 days. In 1887 Mr. Schoonmaker took the mail and stage routes from Fabius to Summit Station, and from Fabius to Cuyler, which he has since con- ducted. He also has a livery and is prepared to do anything in the line of teaming. He carries on a small farm near Fabius village. Sept. 7, 1889, he married Minnie E. (Cornue) Woodford, of Summit Station, a daughter of Rensford and Sallie (Lewis) Cornue. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Schoonmaker were Harry and Mar- garet (Waterbury) Lewis, both natives of this State, and the parents of Mr. Lewis were William and Sallie (Harris) Lewis, William having come from Vermont at the age of seven with his father, Jonathan, who bought a large tract of land in Fabius, where he spent his last days. H. H. Lewis, when young, was engaged in the cloth- ing business, later took up farming, but now lives retired, His second wife was Lydia B. (Gilbert) Cooper, widow of Charles Cooper, who died Aug. 18, 1895. Our subject and wife have had four children: Harry F., Walter C., Florence E., and James G.

Stebbins, Edgar C., Fabius, was born in Fabius, Jan. 21, 1850, a son of Ebenezer · and Betsey (Woodford) Stebbins, natives of Pompey, who came to Fabius in 1850, settling where Edgar C. now lives. Here the father died in 1859, and his widow, who has been twice married since, resides in Fabius at the age of 72. Our subject was reared on the farm, educated in the public schools, and is a Republican. In 1871 he married Hattie Johnson, a native of Pompey, by whom he has three chil- dren: Charles, Carrie, and Flora. Mrs. Stebbins, mother of our subject, married Mr. Truman Penoyer, who was born in Fabins in 1816.

Thayer, William D., M.D., Fabius, was born in Otsego Co., town of Otego, Feb. 8, 1830, and died in Fabius in 1887. He was a son of Chester and Sarah (Parsons) Thayer, both natives of Otsego Co., where they lived and died. Chester was a mill- wright by trade, and also owned a large farm on which he spent his last days. The

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grandparents were pioneers of Otsego Co. Dr. Thayer was educated at Worcester Mass., and began practice at Skaneateles. After a year there he attended another course of lectures, and was then for twelve years located at Woodstock, where he has an extensive practice. He came to Fabius in 1866 where he practiced his profes- sion with great success until he died. In 1851 he married Adaline D., daughter of Clark and Sarah (Allen) Morse of Laurens, Otsego Co. Her grandparents were Rufus and Rebecca Morse, and her great-grandparents came from England and set- tled in Otsego Co. Mr. and Mrs. Thayer had two children: Adaline, who died in infancy ; and Emily, wife of Miles Cummings, a druggist in the city of Syracuse. Mrs. Cummings resides in Fabius, carrying on a general drug business, which was left her at her father's death. In politics the family are Republicans, and in relig- ion, Friends. Samuel Allen was once captured by the Indians, but on putting on his coat they recognized his faith, and he was released.

Wheaton, Charles H., Fabius, was born in Fabius, June 12, 1849, a son of Elmore and Ann E. (Stevens) Wheaton, he a native of Tully, born in 1814, and his wife of Pompey, born in 1822. The grandfather, Sylvester Wheaton, was a native of Con- necticut, born in 1783, married Avis Platt and came to this State and to Tully in an early day, where he died in 1854, and his wife in 1858 respectively. The father of our subject left home at the age of eighteen and learned tailoring. In 1839 he came to the village of Fabius, and worked at his trade until 1852, when he engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was active in town affairs, serving as justice of the peace twenty-four years. He died Oct. 3, 1890, and his wife Nov. 18, 1879. Our subject was reared in the village and has always lived in the house he owns. He was in business with his father until March, 1884, when he bought his father out and has since conducted the business alone. He has served two terms as postmaster and always taken an active interest in political and town affairs. He also takes a lead- ing part in church affairs, being a trustee and steward as well as a teacher in the Sunday school of his church, which is the M. E. The brothers and sisters of Mr. Wheaton are as follows: Mary, who married Rev. A. J. Lyon, a Baptist minister ; Julia F., who married Melvin Estes and removed to Nebraska, and later to Colo- rado; George F., who married Minnie Brown, and resides in Jersey City ; and Annie B., who married William L. Hamilton, of Fabius. Mr. Wheaton is also president of the Fabius Cemetery Association, and has been notary public since 1875.

Webster, Howell N., Fabius, was born in Fabius, Jan. 7, 1839, a son of Lewis H. and Harriet (Negus) Webster, both of this town. The grandfather, Abel Webster, was born on Lake Champlain and about 1794 came to this town, where he died in 1853. His wife was Lydia Kinney, and theirs was the first white marriage in the locality. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. Lewis H. was a shoemaker by trade, and he and wife both reside in Fabius, where they celebrated their golden wedding some years ago. All their children and grandchildren except one are now living. Howell N. was reared in Fabius, educated in the common schools and Cazenovia Seminary, and worked on a farm till the age of twenty-one. He went to Chicago and graduated from the business college, and engaged as book-keeper for three years, after which he came to Fabius and engaged as cheesemaker with his father. After a short time he removed to Missouri, resided there for several years, then re- turned to Fabius and lived on a farm for eighteen years, during which time he and

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family traveled in Central New York as musicians, they being the well-known "Webster Family." In 1893 he came to the farm he now owns, comprising 100 acres, and owns also 175 acres near by. In 1865 he married Sarah Winegar, by whom he had six children: Anna B., who was educated at Syracuse University, and graduated in 1889; Alice, who studied music in Syracuse, and the violin under Eich- burg of Boston, and Dr. Schultze of Syracuse; Mabel, also educated at Syracuse University, who studied the harp under Messrs. Chatterton of Chicago, and the violin under Conrad Becker, of Syracuse; Louis, who is now in Chicago; Mary and Grace, are at home. Mrs. Webster died March 10, 1891.

Wallace, Wilson M., son of George and Polly Wallace, was born in Spafford, Jan. 19, 1846. He came to Fabius with his parents at the age of eight years and has lived in this town ever since. He received a course of instruction at the Ames Business College in Syracuse, but soon after took up the occupation of farming which he has since followed. In 1870 he bought a farm comprising 304 acres, upon which he is now located. At the age of eighteen he was drafted into the State militia, and served as lieutenant. May 12, 1866, his regiment was consolidated with another. Mr. Wallace has served as highway commissioner and taken an active interest in local affairs. In 1870 he married Rosella Jane, daughter of Henry H. and Elizabeth C. Clark, early settlers of Fabius. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Received her final school education at Onondaga Academy, at Onondaga Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace are the parents of three children: Ina Elizabeth, born March 6, 1871, who was married to William Herbert Thomas, June 7, 1893; G. Clark, born Nov. 30, 1872, who died June 16, 1873; and George Henry Clark, born April 19, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace are the grandparents of Walter Herbert Thomas, born March 13, 1894.

Wallis, Edward G., Fabius, was born in Fabius, Sept 20, 1857, a son of George and Polly (Merrill) Wallis, he a native of Cazenovia, born Sept. 2, 1814, and she of Fabi- us, born August 5. 1819. The grandparents of our subject were Ephraim and Judith (Cottrell) Wallis, the former born in Hoosac in 1793, who became a pioneer of Caze- novia, but came to Fabius in an early day, where he bought a farm. His father was Elijah Wallis, born in Fairfield, Conn., 1749, married Dorcas Burdick, born in 1759. The father of our subject was the owner of 230 acres of land and was a prominent citizen of his town. He died May 17, 1889, and his wife survives him. Edward G. was born and reared on the farm and educated in the common schools and Skan- eateles Union School. He has followed clerking in Decatur, Mich., and in Tully, but is now engaged in farming, owning 140 acres which he devotes to dairying. He also takes an interest in local affairs, and is now serving his seventh term as as- sessor. In 1879 he married Estella, daughter of James Cummings of Preble, whose father was one of the first settlers of that town. The wife of James Cummings was Cornelia Miles, daughter of Smith Miles, mentioned in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Wallis have one son, George J., born Jan. 3, 1882.

Alexander, Smith, La Fayette, was born in La Fayette Jan. 28, 1827, a son of John and Maria (Smith) Alexander, born in 1806 and 1807 respectively. The grandfather was John Alexander, of New Marlborough, Mass., who came to La Fayette about 1795 and settled near where our subject now lives, where he died in 1845. His wife was Rachel Hine, who died in 1847. The father of our subject died Oct. 12, 1889,

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and his widow is now living with our subject at the age of 88. Smith Alexander was educated in the public schools, and has always followed farming, now living on the homestead. John and Maria Alexander have three daughters: Polly, wife of John Hughes, of La Fayette; they have one son, Irvin A. ; Dolly M., wife of J. M. Babcock of West Niles, Cayuga Co .; they have two children, Etta, deceased, and Jay A. ; Clarissa, who lives at home. Our subject is a Republican in politics.

Bush, Ferdinand E., La Fayette, was born in La Fayette Dec. 11, 1849, only child of Lyman and Lucinda (Sutton) Bush, the former born in Steuben Co. in 1823. The grandfather was John, of Pompey, and his father was Conrad C. of Germany, who participated in the Revolutionary war, for which he received a grant of 640 acres in Pompey, where he settled. Lyman Bush died April 6, 1892, and his widow now re- sides with our subject. The latter was educated in Pompey Academy, is engaged in farming, and now owns 195 acres. In 1876 he married Sarah L., daughter of Hiram and Almeda H. (Benjamin) Hill, and they have had two children: Barton L., born Feb. 2, 1878, and Burdette F., born in Feb., 1883.

Bishop, Marshall A., La Fayette, was born in La Fayette, Aug. 5, 1859, a son of Thomas and Jane (Harnden) Bishop, mentioned in this work. Our subject was ed- ucated in the public schools, and for five years was employed as driver and conductor on the Salina street car line in Syracuse, but has chiefly followed farming, now own- ing ninety-eight acres. Sept. 25, 1885, he was married on the Onondaga Co. Fair Ground, by Rev. T. E. Clapp, to Emma, daughter of Charles M. and Maria (Alexander) Knapp, early settlers of this town, where the father died Feb. 12, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have three children: Frank A., born Feb. 6, 1887; Ernest M., born May 14, 1888; and Mildred V., born Feb. 17, 1894.

Bishop, Thomas, La Fayette, was born in Kent, England, Feb. 15, 1821, a son of Samuel and Margaret (Hills) Bishop of England. Thomas was educated in the common schools, and came to La Fayette in 1852, and engaged in farm work, finally accumulating a first-class property of his own, consisting of 265 acres. In 1852 he married Jane Harnden, who was born in Kent, England, Sept. 29, 1834, a daughter of George and Amy (Theobald) Harnden. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop have had eight children ; George A., born June 27, 1853, married Nellie Price, and has three chil- dren, William H., born Oct. 11, 1855, married Sophia Falch and has two sons; Marshall A., born Aug. 5, 1858, married Emma Knapp, and has three children : Lizzie J., born Oct. 9, 1860, married Myron Baker, and has one daughter; Raymond S., born Dec. 16, 1864, married Clara Scott, and has one child; Charles E., born April 25, 1870; Emma A., born Sept. 25, 1872; and Jessie M., born July 17, 1876.

Becker, James, La Fayette, was born in Saratoga, town of Half Moon, April 10, 1818, a son of Albert and Catharine (Goeway) Becker, the former born in 1797, in Half Moon, and the latter in Saratoga. They came to La Fayette in 1827 where he settled on a farm. After the death of his wife he came to the village, and finally to Syracuse, and engaged in the jewelry business with his son, Daniel, but retired in 1854. He took a prominent part in politics, serving as justice of the peace and town clerk. Our subject was educated in La Fayette, and engaged in farming, finally purchasing the homestead of 100 acres, where he lived until 1854, when he went to Syracuse and engaged in the jewelry business with his brother Daniel, where he

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remained ten years. About 1863 he and E. G. Lathrop formed the company of Becker & Lathrop, but after a few years he sold again to his brother, and came to this town, where he has since resided. In 1841 he married Esther H. Bryant, of Chesterfield, Mass., born in 1816, by whom he had two children: Albert, born in 1843, a manufacturer of woolen goods in Syracuse, and Florence, born in 1849, died in 1852. One son, Charles C., died in infancy. Mrs. Becker died in 1875, and he married second Cordelia E., daughter of Charles and Unity (Gage) Andrews of La Fayette.

Clark, Ansel K., La Fayette, was born in Fabius, June 24, 1826, a son of Isaiah and Olive (Kinney) Clark. Ansel K. was educated in the common schools and re- sided in Fabius most of his life. In 1877 he came to his present farm of eighteen acres, and also owns thirty-five acres in another place, where his son now lives. In 1850 he married Helen Jones, and they had one son, Irving J., now of Jamesville, a carpenter by trade, who married Clara Egar. His first wife was Maggie Van Vrankin, by whom he had one child, Helen. The first wife of Ansel K. died in 1852, and in 1854 he married Emeline Abbott of this town, a daughter of James and Clarissa (Baker) Abbott of La Fayette. James was a son of Peter Abbott of Massa- chusetts, who came to this town in 1797 and settled the farm where our subject now lives, where he died in 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have had one son, Elbert A., born Nov. 29, 1859, in Fabius, who was educated in the common schools, and married Alice June, of Tully, by whom he has two daughters, Lena L., and Dora B. The brothers of our subject are Hiram, mentioned in this work, Nelson, who resides in Groton, Tompkins Co .; Harvey, who lives in Syracuse; Harrison, of La Fayette; Isaiah, of La Fayette; the sisters are as follows: Jane, who married Benjamin Scammell of Syracuse; Betsey, wife of Charles Hoyt of this town; Celestia, wife of L. G. Scammell of Fabius. The brothers and sisters of Mrs. Clark are Gilbert, who lives with his sister, Mrs. Clark; Mary Emmons of Spafford, deceased; Frances Worden of Syracuse (deceased); and Melvina King, deceased wife of Russell King.

Clark, Seneca E., La Fayette, was born in La Fayette May 6, 1848, a son of Henry E. and Hester A. (Ketchum) Clark, he a native of Onondaga, born in 1818, and she of Cortland, born in 1822. The grandfather was Edward, of Halifax, Vt., who came to Onondaga in 1818, where he died. His wife was Rachel Taggert, of Greenfield, Mass. Henry E. served at one time as poormaster. He died in 1893, and his widow now lives with Seneca E. The latter was educated in Cortland Academy, and has followed farming, also dealt in wool and produce for a number of years. He owns 275 acres of land, and follows general farming and dairying. He is now serving his third term as supervisor, and is a member of the Odd Fellows and the A. O. U. W. In 1870 he married Rose E., daughter of William H. and Eliza M. (Cole) Jones. The father of Mrs. Clark died in 1871 and the mother in 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have had three children: Clifford J., Belle, wife of Harvey T. Weller of this town; and Jessie.

Cole, Jerome J., La Fayette, was born in Pompey, Dec. 28, 1814, a son of Ele and Catharine E. (Carmine) Cook. The father of Ele was William Cook, who came to Pompey in an early day, and was one of the first settlers. The father of our subject came to this town in 1815, and here spent his life until 1833, when he went to Onon-

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daga, and his last days were spent in La Fayette. The father of our subject was in the war of 1812.

Cole, Henry L., La Fayette, was born in La Fayette Oct. 25, 1836, a son of Luther and Nancy (House) Cole, he a native of Massachusetts, born July 9, 1798, and she born July 27, 1804. The Cole family trace their ancestry to two brothers who came about 1637 from Wales. The grandfather, Joseph S., was born in Massachusetts, and came about 1801 to La Fayette, where he died in 1833. IIe built the turnpike from Binghamton to Newburgh. His wife was Sarah Rhodes, who died here in 1837. Luther Cole was a farmer and died in La Fayette Dec. 21, 1880, and his wife Jan. 23, 1885. Henry L. was educated in the schools of Pompey and Homer, and engaged in the manufacture of the scythe snath, of which his father was patentec. This business he followed until 1884, for thirty years, then built the shop he now occupies. He also manufactured carriages, wagons, etc., for a number of years. He also conducts his farm of fifty-two acres, and also is an extensive dealer in pro- duce. He has served as justice of the peace since 1873, and in 1894 was elected justice of sessions. In 1857 he married Theresa Northrup, and they have had three children: Jennie M., born Sept. 14, 1858; Alton W., born Aug. 10, 1861; Mary H., born Nov. 17, 1862. Mrs. Cole died April 23, 1880, and Oct. 4, 1882, our subject married second Mrs. Mary J. Richardson, who died Dec. 31, 1890. Feb. 16, 1892, Mr. Cole married Mary Tanner, of Harford, Pa.

Dodge, Daniel, La Fayette, was born in La Fayette May 23, 1822, a son of Ira and Lucy (Roberts) Dodge, natives of Connecticut. The grandfather, Hezekiah, came from that State to Pompey in 1796 and died about 1830, and the father came to La Fayette when a young man, where he died in 1885 and his wife in 1886. Ile owned 160 acres of land, and was a prominent man in the town. Daniel was educated in the common schools, has followed farming, and owns 160 acres of land. In 1847 he married Emeline Ayres, born in Cicero in 1827, daughter of Abner and Abigail (Tayler) Myers, of this town. The mother of Mrs. Dodge in 1843, and her father in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Dodge have had three children; Leroy, who married Alice Mills, and has two sons, Clarence and Claud; Frances, wife of Millard Bush of Pom- pey, by whom she has four children, Irvin, Clara, Gertrude, and Clarence; and Charles, who married Lois Boutwell of Chautauqua Co.

Felter, William A., La Fayette, was born in Orange Co., March 27, 1846, a son of Adam and Matilda (Eckhert) Felter, who came to this town in 1847, and later went to Binghamton, where they died. William A. was reared on a farm, educated in the public schools, was a Democrat, and held various town offices. He was one of the elders of the Presbyterian church at La Fayette, where his widow now attends. In 1876 he married Rhoda, daughter of Edward and Jane Weller, natives of England, who came to Onondaga in 1829, and later to this town. Aug. 6, 1894, the father died in Onondaga Valley, and his wife died Oct. 14, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Felter had three children : Jennie L., Ella P., and Edward E. Mr. Felter died Jan. 10, 1893.

Hiscock, William, La Fayette, was born in Dorsetshire, England, Sept. 22, 1830, a son of Lazarus and Mary (Tucker) Hiscock of that place, who came to America and to Onondaga Co. in 1849, and in 1851 to La Fayette, where Mrs. Hiscock died in 1853, at the age of 51. The father then went to Syracuse, where he died Feb. 17,

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1888, aged 82. William came to Onondaga with his parents at the age of nineteen, and after completing his studies engaged in farming, now owning 145 acres. He lias served as justice of the peace four years, and assessor eighteen years. Mr. His- cock and wife are members of theRoyal Templars of Temperance, No. 84, of Colling- wood, and also of La Fayette Grange No. 471. In 1858 Mr. Hiscock married Amelia, daughter of Hiram and Amelia Kent, a native of Manlius, whose parents were na- tives of New England, and came to this locality in an early day. The father died in La Fayette in 1884, aged 86, and the mother in 1870, aged 72. Mr. and Mrs. His- cock have had six children: Charles V., George K., Algena M., Elva A., Ida L. and William A.

Hoyt, George L., La Fayette, was born in Syracuse, Nov. 28, 1836, a son of Thomas B. and Minerva (Baker) Hoyt, the former born in Connecticut in 1804 and the latter in Massachusetts in 1803. The grandfather was Caleb Hoyt, of Connecticut, who was the blacksmith on the first cotton gin manufactured in the country. He came to Salina in 1816 with his family, where he died in 1867. His wife was Melissa Odell, born in Norwalk, Conn., and died in 1862. The father of our subject came to Syra- cuse about 1825, and spent his life, as a manufacturer of carriages, owning what is now known as the Jervis building. He died March 23, 1847, and his wife Sept. 6, 1886. Our subject was reared with his uncle, Caleb B. Jackson, educated in Nor- walk, Ohio, and came with his uncle to La Fayette about 1854. At the latter's death our subject fell heir to forty acres, to which he has added sixty, and has followed agriculture, his specialty being the breeding of Shropshire sheep. He has served as town clerk, supervisor, and justice of the peace, which latter office he now holds. In 1870 he married Eliza Densmore of Monroe Co., and they have a daughter, Orpha A., a graduate of Andover Academy. They are members of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Hoyt has been a deacon for twelve years, and elder for eight years. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. I, 12th N. Y. Vols., and served two years. He was at Hanover Court House, Siege of Yorktown, Mechanicsville, and Gaines Mills, Va. He was wounded at the latter place on June 27, 1862, taken prisoner, and con- fined in Libby prison, but was finally exchanged Nov. 10, 1862. Mr. Hoyt is treas- urer of Uncas Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 161, and has held all the offices in the lodge. He is also a Granger, and a member of the G. A. R., being commander of R. S. Park Post, No. 172.

Jones, William, La Fayette, was born in Wales, Dec. 19, 1819, a son of David and Catherine (Alexander) Jones, natives of that country, where the father died, and his widow came with her family to America, locating in this town. Later she removed to Syracuse, and there died. William was educated in Wales, and came to this town at the age of seventeen. He was educated for a physician, but soon gave up his pro- fession, choosing farming, at which he continued until his death, Oct. 20, 1876. In 1850 he married Elizabeth Osborn, a native of Tompkins Co., a daughter of Horace and Waitstill (Dunham) Osborn, who removed from Tompkins Co. to Michigan, where they died. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had five children: Horace, who died aged 12 years; Myra, wife of Frank B. Rowland, of Collamer; Edwin, who is a farmer; James G. and Henry S. (twins), and reside on the homestead.

Morgan, Le Roy A., La Fayette, a son of Willard and Celia (Scammell) Morgan, was

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born in Tully, June 13, 1843. He was educated in the common schools and is a farmer. He came to his present farm of ninety acres in 1870. In 1868 he was united in mar- riage to Elizabeth D. Cross, who was born in Fabius, Nov. 13, 1848. She was a daughter of Luther L. and Saphronia (Bronson) Cross of New England and this State respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan have had the following named children: Mary Luella, born Jan. 4, 1870; Lillian Gertrude, born Sept. 28, 1871; Merritt Cross, born May 26, 1873; Jennie, born Jan. 15, 1875; Clifford Willard, born Sept. 28, 1882; and Edith Dora, born Feb. 15, 1884. Of these four are living, Mary Luella having died at the age of 12 and Jennie in infancy. Lillian is a teacher and is now teaching at Sum- mit Station. Merritt was married to Mary Cornue Jan. 12, 1893, and is now living at Summit Station, where he is working in the chair factory.

Mowris, James A., La Fayette, son of Abraham and Anna (Roosa) Mowris, was born in Ulster Co., N. Y., Aug. 2, 1825. The grandfather, Peter Mowris, was of Holland descent, adopted the cause of the colonists and served creditably as a soldier in the Revolution. He died in said county in 1835 aged 90. Abraham Mowris de- ceased in 1854 aged 59, and his widow some two years later at about the same age. James A. was educated at Kingston Academy and at Westfield, Mass., pursued teaching for several years, then studied medicine with Dr. Dawes, entered the Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons, New York city, and graduated from Albany Medi- cal College in 1854. He practiced his profession in his native county and in 1862 en- tered the United States service as surgeon, serving nearly three years, till the close of the war. In the service, he became brigade surgeon on staff of Gen. N. M. Cur- tis, and later, till final muster-out, served as surgeon in chief of 2d Division, 13th A. C., on staff of Gen. Adelbert Ames. On the dissolution of the command he was chosen regimental historian, and in response issued an octavo volume of nearly three hundred pages, entitled " The History of the 117th Regiment (4th Oneida) New York Volunteers, Infantry," a work highly prized by the members of the organ- ization. The command was mustered out in the city of Syracuse, June 8, 1865; the doctor adopting this city as his home, here resumed and pursued his chosen vocation till 1875, when he moved to La Fayette village, his present place of residence, and where for several years, he was the only physician within the township.

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Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century, Vol. II, Part 69

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