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Beahan, James, Manlius, was born in Chili, Monroe Co., April 20, 1834, the oldest of five children of John Beahan, a farmer. He was given a good common school education and spent his youth in his native county until he attained his majority. He then spent seven years in Canada. In 1865 he located in Onondaga Co., settling in Syracuse, where he entered the employ of a railroad company. In 1868 he re- moved to Jamesville, where for five years he was engaged with Earl Alvord in his lime works. In 1873 he came to Manlius and was first employed with Mr. Thomas
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in his lime works, and in 1878 he bought the interest of George J. Champlin, of the firm of Champlin & Burhans, the firm name being Beahan & Co. until 1882, when Mr. Beahan bought the interests of Mr. Burhans and thereafter conducted the busi- ness alone. In 1880 this firm established an office for the sale of lime in Syracuse. In 1892 he purchased the coal yard on the corner of Canal and N. Crouse avenue, which also proved a financial success. Mr. Beahan, died Nov. 8, 1894, leaving a wife and one daughter, Hannah. He served in the war as a member of Co. C, 3d Regt. Michigan Cav. He received an honorable discharge Oct. 16, 1864.
Baird, Henry L., Manlius, was born in the town of Millbury, Mass., May 23, 1840. Charles Baird, his father, was also a native of Massachusetts and has been associated with railroad work nearly fifty years, being one of the early engineers of the country. He also learned the gunsmith's trade. Henry is the fifth of a family of ten children. He was educated in the common schools and city graded schools and was about eleven years of age when his father came to New York State. He first made his home in Saratoga for three years, but in 1854 moved to Syracuse and Mr. Baird entered the employ of the N. Y. C. R. R. At the age of sixteen Henry began working on the railroad, first a fireman in the yard for one year, then he became fireman on his father's engine, with whom he remained three years and was then three years on a passenger engine. In March, 1863, he received an appointment as engineer, which he now is: He ran a passenger train for ten years, then was on the emigrant for eight years, and is now the engineer on the grade helper. He was the engineer of the first big engine on the road. In 1859 Mr. Baird married Barbara A. Van Hoesen, of Syracuse, by whom he has two sons: William E., a traveling man engaged with C. J. Fisher ; and Charles H., an engineer on the N. Y. C. R. R. In 1885 Mr. Baird bought a small farm on Lot 36, where he now makes his home.
Brown, John, Manlius, was born at East Kent, near London, England, Nov. 9, 1830, and came to this country in 1854. His father being a farmer, and having a family of sixteen children, John's educational facilities were very limited. On his arrival here he entered the employ of Bullard Bros., maufacturers of scythe stones, at Vernon Oneida Co. He remained with them about six months, then went to Honeoye Falls, Monroe Co., where he engaged in house painting. In the spring of 1856 in partnership with his brother, he engaged in the butchering business and located in Vernon. The firm of Brown Bros. existed for three years and then George B. removed to Massachusetts, while John spent a year alone in the market and then spent a year painting. He was then employed with George Sand, of New London, for five years, then for two years he and George Bartlett conducted a market in that village. Mr. Sand sold out to Mr. Snook, with whom John was employed for one year. In 1867 he entered the employ of Lighton & Mckeever, in Syracuse, where he spent two years. He then spent a short time with Eph. Edwards, also with Baumgrass, then spent four years as proprietor of a market in Delphi. In March, 1875, he removed to Manlius village, buying the market of Silas Smith, where he still carries on business. He has been a trustee of the village four years, also of the cemetery at Manlius. In Nov. 1858, Mr. Brown married Mary P. Poyle, of Vernon, Oneida Co., who died Oct. 28, 1885. They had four children, two of whom are now living: Charles W., a general merchant of Manlius, and Frank H., a partner in the market. In 1885 Mr. Brown made a trip to his native land, leaving Feb. 5, and re- turning April 5.
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Badgley, Dr. Coburn, Manlius, was born in Collamer, July 25, 1856, son of Jacob R., a farmer of that town. The doctor was educated in the common schools and in 1881 graduated from Chittenango Union Free School and Academy. After leaving here he spent one year with Dr. W. E. Duell, of Chittenango, and in 1882 entered the Chicago Homoeopathic College, graduating Feb. 26, 1885. He then opened an office in East Syracuse, where he spent one year, and in 1886 he took Dr. Baker's office in Syracuse, where he spent one year, then went to Astoria, Ills., where he remained until Nov., 1888, when he located in Fayetteville, taking the place of the late Dr. Charles Baker, and since continued in practice here with great success and credit to himself. June 17, 1885, Dr. Badgley married Hattie L., daughter of Martin Smith, of Collamer, and they have two children : Roy Smith Badgley and Gregory Badgley.
Burhans, William E., Manlius, was born in Jamesville, Aug. 2, 1852. Daniel, his father, was born in Truxton, Nov. 29, 1809. He was a mechanic and came to the town of Dewitt in 1837. In 1838 he married Nancy Carpenter, and remained in that town until 1855. He established a sash and blind factory in Jamesville in partner- ship with his brother, Lydertius, and conducted it until he moved to Fayetteville. He then became a partner of O. D. Blanchard in the same line, which partnership existed until his death, June 22, 1887. Mr. Burhans was for thirty years officially identified with Trinity church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Of his eight children five are now living: Henry N., hardware dealer, of Syracuse; Mrs. W. H. Maltby, of Fayetteville; Henrietta, of Fayetteville; William E., and Myra of Fayetteville. William E. was educated in the common schools and Fayetteville Academy. After leaving school he was for seventeen years employed in his father's factory. After his father's death he continued in the lumber business, manufacturing packing cases, window frames, etc. Mr. Burhans is a vestryman of Trinity church. He is a member of the Masonic order. In 1878 Mr. Burhans married Bell Hubbs, of Fayetteville, by whom he has one son: Daniel R., a student in the academy.
Brown, Jacob, Manlius, was born in the town of Sullivan, Madison Co., May 3, 1838, third son of George and Maria (Crouse) Brown. He was educated in the com- mon schools. After leaving school he engaged in boating at the age of eighteen, which line he followed for twenty years. He then went to Smith Center, Kansas, and took up a farm of 320 acres, where he remained for five years. On his return he stopped at Buffalo and bought another canal boat and was a captain until Aug., 1885. At that time the family came to Manlius, where he bought a farm of thirty acres and has since made his home. He also has charge of his father's farm of fifty-five acres, In Sept., 1857, Mr Brown married Samantha Gage of Canandaigua, who died Feb. 18, 1865, leaving one son, Orville G., who was given a good education and after farming it a few years, took up railroading and was killed at Lyons, Feb. 12, 1894, aged 33 years. Mr. Brown was again married April 7, 1865, to Mary E., daughter of Andrew D. and Laura J. (Goodfellow) Collins of Manlius. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have two children: Mary Elldwina, wife of William Raymond, a farmer of Perryville; and William J., a student of the public school, aged 12 years. Mr. Brown is a member of the early family of that name in this town and is one of the heirs to the Crouse estate.
Bellen, William J., Baldwinsville, was born in Rome, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1856, son of John Bellen, a native of Switzerland. William j. was educated in the common
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schools and by private tutors. In 1882 he entered the law office of Fred A. Marvin, and was admitted to the bar in 1885. In 1886 he opened an office in Baldwinsville and engaged in general practice. At the age of thirty-five he married Mary L., daughter of Bartholomew Mack, of Syracuse. Mr. Bellen has served as village at- torney for three years, also as clerk of the corporation. He is one of the representa- tive men of the town.
Barnes, Orson, Baldwinsville, was born in Pompey in 1801, son of William, a na- tive of Stockbridge, Mass. The family are descended from the nobility of England, having their coat of arms traced back to William Barneis of the reign of Richard I in 1203. Orson Barnes married Eliza, daughter of Horace Phelps of Simsbury, Conn., whose family came from England in 1820. They had five children, three of whom are now living: William, of Albany; Lucien, of Syracuse; and Mrs. Sarah E. Russell, of Baldwinsville. In 1826 they came from Pompey to Baldwinsville and purchased a farm on Chestnut Ridge. He was a well known railroad contractor and builder. He was the first superintendent of the public schools in Onondaga Co. He died in 1851 sincerely mourned by all who knew him.
Bentley Floyd F., Baldwinsville, was born in Little Utica, town of Lysander, Sept. 27, 1851, son of Edward, a native of Albany Co., and came to Lysander. The family were of English descent and settled in Massachusetts at an early date. Ed- ward was engaged in farming and shipping potatoes, hay and grain. He married Mary, daughter of Reuben Coffin. He died in 1881, aged 55 years. Floyd F. was educated in the common schools and finished at Fairfield Seminary. . He married Jeanette, daughter of Jenks Perkins, by whom he has six children: Edward, Floyd, Frederick, Sidney, Nellie, and Lena. In 1886 Mr. Bentley came to Baldwinsville and engaged in the railroad business with the S. & B. Division R. R., acting as agent, superintendent, manager, and receiver. In 1891 the railroad passed into the hands of the D., L. & W. and he was appointed agent for the U. S. Express Co. Mr. Bentley is one of the energetic and successful business men of the town. He has been organist of the Presbyterian church for fifteen years.
Buck, L. F., Baldwinsville, was born in the town of Hannibal, Oswego Co., N. Y., Sept. 28, 1825. His father, Daniel Buck, was a soldier in the war of 1812. He came to Oswego in 1815 and married Rebecca Follett. He afterwards removed to Ira, Cayuga Co., where he followed contracting, building and farming. L. F. Buck was educated in the common schools and the academy at Jordan. He married Sarah, daughter of Peter H. Rodgers, and they have four children, three of whom are now living: Hurlburt M., of Syracuse; Mrs. Alice Wight, and Mrs. N. A. Hughes of Phoenix. In 1844, L. F. came to Baldwinsville and learned the carriage maker's trade, which he has carried on for fifty years. Mr. Buck is one of the leading men of the town having served as trustee three years, also as president of the village.
Beecham, Rev. P. H., Baldwinsville, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church of Bald- winsville, was born in Queens county, Ireland, and is a nephew of Rev. William, late pastor of St. Peter's church, Rome, N. Y. He was educated at St. Patrick's Col- lege, Carlow, and finished his theological studies at St. Joseph's Provincial Seminary, Troy, N. Y. We was ordained in 1872. His first mission was at Hudson ; he was next assistant to the present Bishop Bourke of Albany. After this he was at Cam-
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den, where he established churches at Williamstown, Sand Bank and Pulaski, spend- ing ten years in that labor. He then was moved by the late Bishop McNierney to take the parish at Baldwinsville and Phoenix. Under his guidance the church has been practically rebuilt and enlarged, having double its original capacity, the mis- sion being in a flourishing condition.
Amidon, J. D., Marcellus, was born in Marcellus, Dec. 21, 1852, son of William and Clarinda (Jackson) Amidon. William Amidon was born in Onondaga in 1827, son of Jacob, who was among the earliest settlers. William died in 1889. Our subject was educated in Marcellus, and since then has followed forming. He married Ella M., daughter of William T. Davis, who died in June, 1889. They had five children, two of whom survive: Frank J. died in 1890, aged 16; Grace died in 1893, aged 16; Lottie I. died in infancy ; Eva W. is living at home ; Clara also lives at home. Mr. Amidon married Lottie J., daughter of John. and Sarah Hamilton.
Anderson, James, Marcellus, was born in Scotland, July 12, 1836, son of James and Agnes (Montgomery) Anderson, who came from Scotland to Thompsonville, Conn. He spent ten years in New England, then removed to New York State and settled in Marcellus in 1872. Mr. Anderson volunteered in the late Civil war, and went to the front with the 2d N. Y. Artillery, serving three years and one month. He was in sixteen engagements and skirmishes: 2d Bull Run, Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Fredericksburg, Mile Run, Randall's Farm, Petersburg and three different engage- ments at Deep Bottom, also at Weldon Railroad, Reams Station, and various skirm- ishes being wounded but once. He married Florinda, daughter of Orlanson Roff, of Oswego, by whom he has had these children: Isabel, who married Frank Sarr, who is engaged in the woolen business; Jennie, who lives at home; Alanson, who is en- gaged in the woolen business; Alice, who married Charles Higley ; Flora, who resides at home; Edwin, who is a farmer, and one who died in infancy.
Armstrong, H. T., Marcellus, was born in Rensselaer Co., March 8, 1852, son of Henry L. and Catharine T. Armstrong. Henry T. was born in Bennington, Vt., in 1821, and died in 1889. He came to Marcellus, where he settled on the homestead farm, on which his family has resided since the spring of 1858. He was school trus- tee at one time. Our subject was educated in Marcellus and conducted the old homestead farm since he was old enough. He married Susan E., daughter of Charles Sherman of Bennington, Vt., by whom he has three children: Edith, Le Roy and Lena, all living at home.
Armstrong, James C., Marcellus, was born in Canada, March 24, 1859, son of Wil- liam and Louisa Armstrong. He engaged in the woolen business in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, where he served an apprenticeship of thirteen years, then came to Marcellus in Aug., 1891, and entered the employ of the Crown Mills, where he is in charge of the carding department of the upper mills of the Crown Plant. He married Agnes Adams of Cornwall, and has one daughter, Elodia.
Abbott, Asa H., Clay, was born in Clay, Dec. 16, 1842, son of Ira and Catherine Abbott. Our subject is a namesake of the grandfather Asa, who was born in Scho- harie Co., but early came to Clay, where the parents of our subject were born. Ira and Catherine (Salisbury) Abbott had five children : Hiram, Jeremiah, William, Eliza- beth and A. H., our subject, who was very prosperous, now owing a farm of 114 acres.
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For a few years he made a specialty of raising tobacco. He married in 1864 Hannah Sophia Botsford, of an old and respected family of Clay, being among the early settlers. They have had three children: Cicely, now Mrs. Hall; Edward, a tele- graph operator on the R. W. & O. R. R., and Ira. Mr. Abbott is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Centreville Lodge No. 648.
Abbott, E. P., Clay, was born in Clay, Oct. 20, 1838, son of Henry and Mary Ab- bott. This family came to Clay from Schoharie Co. at an early day, and cleared a farm of over 100 acres. At present our subject has fine buildings erected, consisting of a brick mansion and elegant barns. He is one of six children: Asa M., H. C., Maria, William M., Moses, E. P. Johnson and Amanda, all now living. Mr. Abbott, in connection with his ability as a farmer, has proven himself to be a trustworthy representative of the town, being elected supervisor in 1886. He owns 120 acres, mostly all under cultivation. He married in 1868 Mary Frayer of Jefferson, Ohio, and their children are: Ralph C. and De Forest. The older son, Ralph, is employed at present as bookkeeper ; the younger is attending school at Euclid.
Avery, H. L., Dewitt, merchant and postmaster at Dewitt, was born there in 1847, son of Lester and Eunice (Crossett) Avery, natives of the town of Manlius. The pater- nal grandfather, Moulton Avery, came from Connecticut about 1820, locating in De- witt. The maternal gradfather, William Crossett, also came from Connecticut at an early date. Lester Avery filled the office of commissioner, and also that of collector. Ile died in 1887 at the age of 70 years. Mr. Avery was shipping clerk for a number of years for the Syracuse Glass Co., and in 1880 established his present business at Dewitt, and in 1881 was appointed postmaster. In 1866 he married Angie Billard, by whom he has one child, Julia.
Andrews, Burnett B., Dewitt, was born in Cortland Co. in 1863, son of H. P. and Phoebe (Brown) Andrews. The mother died in 1870, and the father still resides in Cortland Co. In 1887 Mr. Andrews purchased his present farm of ninety-seven acres in Dewitt. The same year he married Lizzie Frances of Otsego Co., and has since resided here, following farming and dairying. They have one child, Marion A. He is a member of the Onondaga Co. Milk Association.
Allen, Joseph, Skaneateles, was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., in 1820, son of East- wood C. Allen, who was a farmer in Otsego Co., and later a resident of Skaneateles, conducting a farm there. Eastwood Allen died at the age of 72. Joseph was a far- mer in his early days, then he went into the lumber business. He continued in this line for twenty years, when he retired from active business. Mr. Allen was one of the most prominent business men of Skaneateles, and is one of its best known citi- zens. He married Amanda Bowdish of Otsego, by whom he has three children: Samuel N. ; Mary M., wife of Dr. Snow of Syracuse, and Emma, wife of John Ney of Syracuse, manufacturer of cash registers.
Adsit, J. Russell, Baldwinsville, was born in Lysander, July 3, 1859, son of John Ad- sit, a native of Saratoga Co. John came to Onondaga Co. in 1834, and married Mar- garet Wideman. Ile was engaged in farming. J. Russell Adsit was educated in the common schools, but he has added considerably to his knowledge through his well chosen reading. He married Mary, daughter of Cornelius Bowen, by whom he has one son, J. Leonard. Mr. Adsit is one of the representative farmers of the town, making a specialty of tobacco. He was elected road commissioner in 1891.
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Anthony, Albert G., M. D., Van Buren, was born in Paris, 111., Oct. 13, 1859. His father, John M., was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, and came to the United States in 1845, settling in Pittsburg, Pa. In 1858 he went to Paris, Ill., where he was a well known builder and contractor. He married Mary, daughter of John Waggoner, of Carlsruhe, Germany. Albert G. was educated in the common schools, and in 1876 he entered the Wesleyan University of Ohio, where he remained for two years. He then entered the Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1880. He practiced for a year in the City Hospital, and in 1882 came to Warners, N. Y., and established a general practice, making a specialty of surgery. In 1882 he mar- ried Ada M., daughter of James Spaulding, by whom he has two sons, Fred H. and Albert J. Dr. Anthony is a member of the Onondaga County Medical Society.
Alexander, Eugene H., La Fayette, was born in La Fayette, May 7, 1856, a son of Harvey C. and Maria (Nichols) Alexander, he a native of La Fayette, born in 1828, and she born in Ohio in 1830. The grandfather, Gilbert, was born in La Fayette in 1801, and his father was one of the first settlers of the place. Gilbert married Me- linda Clark of Massachusetts, and they died in 1863 and 1861 respectively. Harvey C. went to Michigan in 1864 and there now resides. The death of his wife occurred in Aug., 1892. Eugene II. was born and educated in this town, and learned the painter's trade, which he has followed since. He has served as overseer of the poor for the past six years. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. of La Fayette. In 1882 he married Flora, daughter of Mark Johnson of this town, and they have had two children, Nina C., born Ang. 16, 1887, and Mark C., born Nov. 14, 1892.
Adsit, Lewis P., Manlius, was born in the town of Otisco, May 23, 1838. His father, George L., a blacksmith, moved to Hastings, Oswego Co., from there to Salina and then located in Watervale, town of Pompey, in 1844. He was educated in the common schools, then engaged in farming, which he followed in the town of Pompey until 1884. April 1, 1884, he came to Manlius and bought of Henry Stewart the express line between the village and Syracuse, which he still conducts. In 1893 he, with George A. Fowler, bought the hardware store in Main street, which busi- ness is now conducted by Mr. Fowler and his son, William. In 1864 Mr. Adsit mar- ried Anna, daughter of the late Richard Heath, a shoemaker of Pompey. Mrs. Adsit died Aug. 9, 1880. Of this union six children were born: William R., hard- ware dealer, of Manlius; Hattie I .; George L., druggist in the store of A. L. Wright, of Auburn; Ella M., assistant to postmaster of Manlius; Anna C., bookkeeper in the hardware store; and Lula M., a student of Manlius Graded School.
Armstrong, Jacob S., Manlius, was born in Glenmore, Oneida Co., Sept. 8, 1862. Charles L., his father, was born in New Baltimore, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1820, and was of Quaker parentage. He was educated in the common schools, and in 1844 removed to Illinois and took up land near where Chicago now is. At the breaking out of the California gold fever, Mr. Armstrong went to California, where he spent four years very profitably. In 1853 he returned to his native State, living at New Baltimore until 1860, when he removed to Oneida Co., where he bought a farm and conducted it until 1864. He then sold out and after spending one year in Oneida he bought seventy-seven acres of land in Manlius, and later bought the W. Easton farm, mak- ing 111 acres in this farm. Hle sold the farm in 1881, but made his home there until
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his death, March 22, 1882. His wife, Sarah A. Clough, a native of Greene Co., died Sept. 17, 1891. Of this union four children were born: Benjamin, teamster of Syra- cuse; Elwood, employed with John Bedford; Fannie, wife of Clarence Billings, farmer, of Chittenango; and Jacob. Jacob was educated in the common schools and made his home with his parents until 1888. He then moved on to a farm of twenty-four acres, where he has since made his home. April 2, 1888, he married Mary A. Carney, of the town of Dewitt. They have one child, Myrtle Florence, born April 19, 1892. Mr. Armstrong makes a specialty of raising garden vegetables, for which he finds a market in Syracuse.
Amidon, Lewis, Onondaga, was born in this town in 1840. He is a veteran of the war of the Rebellion, and was in the 122d Regiment, Co. B, being promoted sergeant. He was wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor, and was sent to the Chestnut Hill Hospital at Philadelphia, June 3, 1863. He was also wounded at Petersburg in April, 1864. He was discharged July 3, 1865. His father, Lewis, was a native of this county, and a son of Jacob Amidon, born in Connecticut, who settled in this locality about 1800. Lewis married Alvira Hull, and has six children : Minnie, John J., Eva, Fanny, Bessie, and Grover C. The children of Lewis and Amanda are Lewis, Mary and Charity.
Amidon, Fayette, Onondaga, was born in Chautauqua Co., Jan. 18, 1832, and came to this county with his parents when an infant. He has served as collector of his town two terms, and one term in the town of Otisco. He is a carpenter and builder by trade. Dec. 4, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 12th N. Y. Vols., was wounded at the sec- ond battle of Bull Run, and taken prisoner, but was paroled on the field, then went to Finley Hospital, where he remained till his discharge Oct. 29, 1862. He married Martha C. Howe, and they have six children : Abner Jerome, Porter H., Elmer E., Warren Fenton, Lucy E. and Flora M. One daughter, Miriam T., died Nov. 3, 1863, aged two years and a half. Porter H. has two children, Blaine F. and Blanche C. ; Elmer E. has five children, Herbert J., Hannah M., Eva B., Harvey F. and Miriam E. ; Warren has one daughter, Emma; Flora M. has two children, Burdette F. and Blanche C. Williams. Fayette Amidon is a son of Samuel and Adelia Amidon. The latter came here in 1803, and was the first teacher in the common schools of this town.
Amidon, Henry F., Onondaga, was born in this town in 1839, and is a veteran of the war of the Rebellion, having enlisted in Co. D, 122d N. Y. Vols., in 1862. He was honorably discharged June 24, 1865, at the close of the war. He never lost a day, having been in all the engagements with his regiment. His father was Henry G. Amidon, and there were four cousins in the same regiment. Henry G. was born in this county, where he lived until his decease. llis children were Lydia, Julia, Harriet, Henry F., George, Hiram and Samuel. Henry F. married Mary L. Bennett, and they have three children living: Willard, Sarah and Arthur. One son, Burney, died Sept. 10, 1885, aged three years and a half, and another son, William Howard, died June 18, 1890, aged 30 years.
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