Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century, Vol. II, Part 90

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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Hunt, Charles, Dewitt, was born in Cicero in 1846, son of Austin and Phoebe (Rike) Hunt, natives of England. The parents were married in England, and soon after located in Cicero. After residing in various parts of the county, in 1856 they located on the farm where Charles now resides. The father died in 1861, aged 59, and the mother in 1885, aged 80. In 1887 Mr. Hunt married Miss Chamberlin, by whom he has two children: Pearl and Phoebe M. He owns a farm of 72 acres, and follows general farming and dairying.

Horton, Alsan W., was born in the town of Onondaga in 1829, a son of Benjamin and Almira (Osmer) Horton, natives of Orange and Onondaga counties. Benjamin came to the town of Onondaga in 1800. He was a mason by trade, and helped to build the first brick building in Salina, the trowel he used being now in the posses- sion of Alsan W. He spent his last years in Syracuse, and died there at the age of 86. In 1866 Alsan located on his present farm in the town of Dewitt. The original stock of the Horton family in the county came from England in 1640, locating on Long Island. Mr. Horton's first wife was Electa Ainsley, who died leaving five children. Her father, William Ainsley, was the original settler of Mr. Horton's homestead. He painted the first church erected in Syracuse.

Headson, Lester C., Dewitt, a merchant at Dewitt Center, was born there in 1865. His father, Stephen, was born in France, and located with his parents at Manlius Station, where the grandparents of Lester C. died. The father was in the mercan- tile business at Dewitt Center for more than 40 years. He died in 1887 at the age of 56. Since the death of his father Mr. Headson has successfully carried on the busi- ness which his father established In 1887 he married Sadie Overacre, daughter of Silas J., by whom he has two children, Ruth and Stephen J.

Hunt, Edmund, Dewitt, one'of Dewitt's substantial farmers, was born in England in 1836. When seventeen years of age lie came to America with his father, Thomas, and located in the town of Dewitt. Thomas died in 1882, aged 74. Edmund was married in 1863 to Margaret Fazackley, of England, by whom he has four children: Nellie, wife of Henry Tiffany, of East Syracuse; Minnie, George, and Bessie. He located on his present farm of 47 acres in 1884.

Harrower, P. W., Dewitt, was born in 1816 on the place where he now resides. He

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is a son of Adam and Mary (Ward) Harrower, natives of Albany Co., the father being of Scotch parentage. The parents located here in the woods in 1813. The father died in 1844, at the age of 60 years, and the mother in 1870, at the age of 75. In 1844 Mr. Harrower married Mary King, and they have always resided on the same place.

Hubbard, Daniel S., Manlius, was born in Lisle, Broome Co., Feb, 6, 1817. Daniel, his father, was a native of Steuben Co., and came to Broome Co. and engaged in the lumber business. He also owned a large tract of land and conducted a farm in Broome Co. He was the father of twelve children. Daniel S. was educated in the common schools and Homer Academy. After leaving school he was engaged in farming for two years. At the age of 23 he established a general store at Cameron, Steuben Co., to which he added the lumber manufacturing and marketing busi- ness, which he conducted for 11 years. Returning to Broome Co., he built two saw mills, which he conducted a number of years, and in 1864, in partnership with Mr. Sherley, he established a lumber yard in Syracuse. One year 5,000,000 feet of lum- ber was shipped from his mills in Broome Co. to this yard. He was afterward senior partner of the firm of Hubbard & Lyon. The firm existed three years, then became D. S. Hubbard & Son. This firm continued until the son's death. Business reverses caused the suspension of business and in 1889 Mr. Hubbard bought a farm of 65 acres at Manlius Center, where he lives a quiet retired life. He has been twice mar- ried, first, June 17, 1839, to Mary A. Parsons, of Whitney's Point, Broome Co. They were the parents of five children, of whom only two reached maturinty: Lorenzo P., who became a partner in the lumber business, died in Syracuse, aged 27 years; and Frederick S., a ranchman of Wyoming. Nov. 22, 1881, Mr. Hubbard married sec- ond, Emily, daughter of Chauncey P. Hubbard, of Cameron, Steuben Co.

Hill, B. Franklin, Manlins, was born in the town of Pompey, July, 30, 1833. Elijah Hill, his father, was also born in Pompey, in 1804. His father was the first of the family to come to Onondaga Co., coming from Pittsfield, Mass., among the early settlers of the town. He took up a tract of 300 acres, which has ever since been in the possession of the family. Elijah, father of Franklin, was the oldest of a family of four children. He was given a good common school education, then en- gaged in farming. He married Anna, daughter of Jonathan Farnham, of Cazenovia, by whom he had five children, three of whom are now living: Philo, a farmer of Delphi; Cornelia, wife of Allan Lonsberry, a manufacturer of mountings for fine jewelry; and Franklin. Martha became the wife of Avery Soper, of Pompey, but later removed to Michigan, where she died in 1873; and Preston, a farmer of Pom- pey, died in May, 1878, aged 43 years. Franklin made his home in Pompey until 1880, then removed to the town of Fenner, Madison Co., where he lived for two years. He then lived in Cazenovia for two years, then in Collamer for two years, but in 1887 he bought a farm of 36 acres in the town of Manlius, where he has since made his home. Nov. 14, 1860, Mr. Hill married Sarah L., daughter of Elisha Carpenter, a farmer of Pompey, by whom he had four children: one died in in- fancy; Addic L., married Frank Elliot, a glove cutter, of Fayetteville; Morton J., collector for the Singer Sewing Machine Co., of Syracuse; and Minnie C., married William J. Badgeley, a veterinary surgeon of Fayetteville.

Hale, John J., Manlius, was born in England, Nov. 14, 1839, second son of Will-

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iam and Elinor Hale. He was educated in the common schools of England and New York State. After coming to this country he was engaged on the Erie Canal and followed canalling for three years. He then took up farming, which he has since followed with the exception of one year spent in the construction of the mac- adamized road from Whitesboro to Hampton. Ile was employed on different farms for about eight years, then purchased a grocery and blacksmith shop at Chittenango Falls, which he owned for three years. In 1869 he bought a farm of 96 acres in the town of Manlius, which he owned for two years, then sold. He conducted the Brayton farm at East Syracuse for five years, but in 1875 he bought 50 acres in Collamer and other pieces of land, making 105 acres owned in that town. In 1884 he bought the Carr farm and the Walter farm in the town of Manlius, consisting of 174 acres, where he has since made his home. He also owns 96 acres in the town of Cazenovia, which is conducted by his son, Warren G. Mr. Hale and his family are members of the Methodist church at Manlius. In 1864 he married Susan, daugh- ter of Eli C. Stacy, a native of Connecticut, by whom he has nine children: the two oldest are twins, Ida, wife of William Mann, a farmer of Pompey, and Eda, wife of Newton Miller, of Manlius; Homer, a farmer of Manlius; Warren, on the Cazenovia farm; Susan, wife of Fred McClinthen, of Manlius; Flora M., living at home; George, living at home; Anderson, with his brother Warren; and Lyman, living at home.

Hoag, Charles, Manlius, was born in Kirkville, Sept. 1, 1833. Joseph, his father, was born in the town of Root, Montgomery Co., June 14, 1807. He was given a good common school education, then learned the trade of shoemaker, tanner and currier. In 1827 he moved to the town of Manlius, where he built a tannery and conducted a shoe shop and store for many years. He was justice of the peace for over 20 years, postmaster for 25 years and justice of sessions for two terms. He died Nov. 22, 1884. His wife, Nancy Sponunburgh, was also a native of Montgomery Co. She died Aug. 18, 1881, aged 74 years. Five children were born of this union, three of whom are now living: Marian, wife of James A. Brown; Maria, wife of George Lawes of Kirkville, and Charles. The latter was educated in the common schools, and after leaving school learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for 15 years. In 1875 he added to his shoe store dry goods, notions, etc., and now has a general store, carrying all lines of goods. He is also interested in farming, superintending his farm of forty acres in Kirkville. Mr. Hoag was appointed postmaster in 1885, which position he held until 1889, and was again appointed in 1893. Ile is a member of Fayetteville Lodge No. 578, F. & A. M. Oct. 10, 1855, he married Helen M., daughter of the late Jacob Lower of Chittenango, by whom he had one daughter: Ella Viola, who married Harlow A. Smith of Kirkville. Mr. Smith died April 9, 1883, and Mrs. Smith married C. Frank Getman of Kirkville. She died July 13, 1892, aged 34 years, leaving one child: Leila E. Getman.

Hill, Joseph, Manlius, was born in the town of Fabius, April 15, 1834. Russell, his father, also a native of this county, was descended from one of the old Connecti- cut families. He was a wagon maker by trade and conducted his business in the town of Fabius until 1845, then bought a farm in the town of Pompey, where he died, April 21, 1863, aged 56 years. His wife, Nancy Brown, also a native of this county, died in March, 1890. They had five children, three of whom are now living: Iliram

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A., a farmer of Fabius; Miranda, wife of Asa B. Daggett, a farmer of Fabius, and Joseph. The latter was educated in the common schools, then engaged in farming. Until 1884 he was a resident of Delphi, then spent four years in the village of Man- lius, but in 1888 bought his present farm of 90 acres. In 1859 Mr. Hill married Anna Pease of Pompey. Their adopted daughter, Mrs. Robert M. Benedict, lives on the old homestead farm at Delphi.

Hoag, David S., Manlius, was born in the town of Manlius, Dec. 19, 1855. Royal N., his father, was also a native of Manlius, born Sept. ? , 1824. David Hoag, the grandfather, was one of the earliest settlers in the town and was the builder of the first frame house of the section. He was a farmer, and purchased a large tract of land on lot 39, and here reared his family and spent the balance of his days. David was the father of four children, of whom Royal N. was the youngest. Royal was educated in the common schools, then engaged in farming. He made his home in the village of Kirkville until 1870, and after one year spent conducting the custom flouring mill at Pool's Brook he moved on to the farm, where he now lives. He mar- ried Mary C. Overhiser, by whom he had three children: Hattie, wife of Charles Haskins, ex-alderman of Syracuse; Barney, who died, aged 6 years, and David S. David was educated in the common schools, then engaged in farming. He assisted his father until he was 18 years of age, then became a partner of his father in con- ducting the farm. In 1886 he built a beautiful residence a short distance from the paternal residence, and with other improvements has made this one of the finest country homes in this section. He is a member of Sullivan Lodge No. 148, F. & A. M., also a member of the S. F. I. Dec. 24, 1879, Mr. Hoag married Minnie A., daughter of Eli and Nancy (Elenwood) Coe of Manlius. They have two children : Daisy May, born Sept. 28, 1884, and Royal Eli, born May 20, 1889.

Hale, George, Manlius, was born in England, May 7, 1837. William Hale, his father, was also born in England, near Bristol, in 1813. He learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed until 1852, when he came to this country. He first located near Utica, where he remained for five years, then moved to the town of Manlius, conducting a shop in Hartsville. In 1859 he traded his property for a farm in Wis- consin, where he spent the balance of his days, dying in 1877. His wife, Elinor Hil- lard, was also a native of England. They were married in 1836 and were the parents of nine children, seven of whom are now living. She died in 1891. George was educated in the common schools of his native land and New York State. After leav- ing school he engaged in farming, which he still follows. His first farm was bought in 1861 in the town of Cazenovia, where he remained for two years. He then owned various farms in the towns of Cazenovia, Fenner and Nelson until 1871, when he bought 224 acres on lot 89, which he still owns. In 1884 he bought 225 acres on lot 69, where he now resides, making him one of the largest landholders of the town. In 1859 Mr. Hale married Priscilla Wildan of Chittenango, who died in 1877, leaving eight children: William E., a farmer of Dewitt; Andrew F., of the same town ; Har- rison, a farmer of Manlius; Charles, of Dewitt; Daniel, of Dewitt; Theodore, of Dewitt; Rosa, wife of Frank Reynolds of Manlius, and Mary, who lives at home. The present Mrs. Hale was Elizabeth, daughter of George A. Alsop of Dewitt.

Ilarter, Patrick, Manlius, was born in the town of Manlius, Nov. 30, 1814. Law-

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rence, his father, was a native of Herkimer Co. and one of the early settlers of the town. Patrick, one of a family of eleven children, was given a good common school education, then engaged in farming. In 1841 he purchased a farm of 10 acres, which he gradually increased to 60. Here he reared his family and spent the balance of his life. He died March 20, 1883. In March, 1838, Mr. Harter married Rachel Worden, by whom he had three children: Alzina M., wife of Blakely Dean, a farmer of Manlius; Harriet, married Edward Johnson of Manlius, and died June 18, 1862, aged 22 years, and James, who died Sept. 28, 1865, aged 22 years. Mr. Harter was a member of the Methodist church of Kirkville a great many years. Mrs. Harter still occupies the old homestead and is now 74 years of age.

Hitter, Henry, Manlius, was born in St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co., May 29, 1850. John, the father, was a native of Germany and came to this country when 18 years of age. He engaged in railroading and has always followed that line of work. He died in 1881, aged 65 years. He was for thirty-one years foreman of the section between Oneida and Canastota. He removed with his family to Oneida in 1850, where he reared his family of seven children, and spent the balance of his life. His wife, Christina Yawne, was also a native of Germany. She is still living at the age of 66 years. Henry was educated in the common schools, but has added much to his knowledge by close observation and well chosen reading. He was first employed as water boy on the section, but has gradually risen from one position to another until he now holds the position of freight agent at Manlius Station. At the age of 21 he acted as clerk in the freight office in Oneida and in April, 1875, was promoted to his present position. In 1894 Mr. Hitter was elected trustee of the common school, which position he has filled with great credit to himself and to the best inter- ests of the community. He has been a member of the Masonic Lodge since he was 21 years old, a member of Oneida Lodge No. 270 and Oneida Doric Chapter No. 193. In 1876 Mr. Hitter married Francis Yorkey of Syracuse, by whom he has two children: Jessie M., a graduate of East Syracuse Union School; and Vida Louise, who died May 3, 1893, aged 8 years.

Hulburt, John R., Onondaga, carpenter and builder, was a soldier in the late war having enlisted in Co. G, 75th N. Y. Vols., in 1861. Sept. 19, 1864, he was wounded at the battle of Winchester, and was taken to the Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadel- phia, thence transferred to the Naval School Hospital at Annapolis, and thence to the Jarvis Hospital, Baltimore, from which he was discharged Nov. 21, 1865. Mr. Hulbert was born in this town in 1844, a son of Walter, a native of Tompkins Co., who settled in this town about 1836. John R. married Charlotte Lewis, daughter of Peter and Sarah Lewis, and they have one daughter, Cora. The father of our sub- ject married Wealthy -, and their children were: B. F., Harriet, Nancy, Julia John R., and Mary J.

Hunt, Edmund, of Onondaga Hill, is the owner of a fine farm of 100 acres, de- voted chiefly to dairy purposes and grain raising. He was born in England, came to America and settled in this town about 1842. He came with his parents, Austin and Phoebe Hunt, also natives of England, whose children were: Austin J., George WV., Mary, Edmund, John, Harry and Charley, who are now living, and Elizabeth, who died in 1852. Austin Hunt died in April, 1861, and his wife in 1886. Our sub-

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ject married Louisa D. Olcott, and they have one son, William Hunt, who married Ellen Randall, and has four children: Eva, Edward, Homer and Lula. Louisa (Olcott) Hnnt was a daughter of Orville and Anna Olcott, whose children were: James H., Frances A., Louisa D., Charles P., Mary J., Myron H., Fidelia E., Julia A., and Joseph E.

Hannam, George, of Onondaga Valley, is the owner with Thomas Stokes of a fine farm of 81 acres, one of the ten representative farms in the town. It is a farm of the old Ephraim Webster estate, which was one of the first settled farms in the county. George was born in Dorsetshire, England, in 1840, and came to America. settling in Ontario Co. in 1859, coming here in 1865. His parents were Joseph and Mary Hannam, who had these children: Wiliam, Jonathan, Elizabeth, John, George, Job, and Joseph. George married Mary Stokes, and they have four children: Charles, William, George and Eva. Charles married Minnie Abbey; William mar- ried Jennie Bowen and has one child, Edgar. Mrs. Hannam was a daughter of George and Leah Stokes, who had five children: Charles (deceased), Thomas, Mary, John and James, Thomas being an equal owner with George Hannam.

Hazzard, John, Onondaga, wagonmaker, was born in Spafford, Sept. 2, 1823, and settled in the town of Onondaga in 1845. He was excise commissioner two years, and is a son of Sylvester Hazzard, a native of Vermont, and one of the early settlers of Spafford. In 1846 John married Emeline Webster, daughter of Hallen, and grand- daughter of Ephraim Webster. She died Feb. 15, 1894, aged 67 years, leaving two children, Oliva Fay, and William W. Hazzard. The latter married a Miss Carr, and has one child, Minnie C.

Hitchings, Grant G., of South Onondaga, was born in this town July 5, 1863, was educated in the common schools, and married Grace E. Clark by whom he has two children, Raymond C. and Harold R. Mr. Hitchings is a son of Horace N., a native of this town, and for many years a prominent citizen here, where he has served as supervisor and held other positions of public trust. He married Elvira M. Rich Jan. 5, 1855, and they had four children: Mary E., Ella J., John R., and Grant G. Horace N. Hitchings died Jan. 8, 1870. His father, John, was a native of Connecti- cut, who settled in this town about 1800, where he always made his home. He took a leading part in the affairs of his town, and was one of the first justices, a position which he held many years.

Hencle, Frank C., Baldwinsville, was born in Upper Canada, Nov. 26, 1839. His father, Harvey, came from Prussia to Canada in 1819 Harvey Hencle married Maria Fisher. Frank C., the third son, came to Lysander in 1865. He married Eliza Davis, by whom he had four children : Miles S., a well known teacher in On- ondaga Co .; Leonard B., Frank C., jr., and Fred J. In 1882 Mr. Hencle purchased the Peter Hann preperty of 100 acres, making a specialty of tobacco. He is one of the representative farmers of the town.

Hall, Charles K., Baldwinsville, was born in the town of Dewitt, Sept., 22, 1841. His father, Daniel Hall, was born at Onondaga Valley. He married Sarah, daugh- ter of Gideon Olin, by whom he had five children: Charles K., George W., Augus- tine K., Daniel, and Caroline, of whom Daniel and Charles K. alone survive. Charles K. was educated in the common schools and finished at Onondaga Valley Academy,

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after which he returned to his father's farm. In 1863 he enlisted in Co. K, 9th N. Y. Heavy Artillery and served until the close of the war, returning to the homestead near Jamesville. In 1872 he came to Van Buren and purchased the David Voorhees farm. In 1883 he came to Baldwinsville and established his present hardware busi- ness. He married Alice, daughter of Henry Marvin, by whom he has two children: Charles H. and Edith C. Mr. Hall is one of the representative business men of the town.

Holihan, James Baldwinsville, was born in Belle Isle, Aug. 3, 1852. He was edu- cated in the common schools. At the age of 24 he married Nora, daughter of Will- iam Sullivan, by whom he has two children: James J. and Nora. Patrick Holihan came to the United States in 1850 and settled in Belle Isle. In 1856 he went to Van Buren Corners, where he followed his trade of blacksmithing. James Holihan came to Baldwinsville in 1870 and entered the employ of William Luck & Son. He after- ward entered the employ of Hilton & Eggleston, but in 1877 he went into partner- ship with Byron Veeder, engaging in blacksmithing and general work. In 1878 he purchased a site on Syracuse street and continued this business, to which he added the livery business in 1882. He held the office of collector in 1888-89. He is one of the representative business men of Van Buren.

Hickey, John, Pompey, was born in Ireland, Dec. 25, 1837, the oldest of three chiil- dren of James and Elizabeth Hickey, natives of that country, where both lived and died. Our subject was reared on a farm, educated in the common schools, and when a mere lad came to America and settled in Fayetteville, where he at once began farm work. By industry and economy he saved money, and coming to Pompey he bought 100 acres of land where he has since resided, being recognized as one of the leading farmers of the town. In 1869 he married Bridget McDermady, a native of Ireland, born Dec. 22, 1842, and a daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Lee) McDer- mady of Ireland, where the former now lives, his wife having died in 1894. Mr. Hickey and wife have these children: Joseph, born Aug. 21, 1882; Libbie, born May 12. 1874; David, born July 20, 1876; Katie, born July 20, 1878; Anastasia, born Nov. 14, 1880; and Julia, born Oct. 12, 1883.

Hall, Warren K., Pompey, was born in Amber, Jan. 3 1828, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Hall, natives of Massachusetts and Connecticut respectively. The grand- father was Ezariah Hall, a native of Rhode Island, who came to this county in an early day, but died in Cattaraugus Co., as did also his son, Freeman, and wife. Warren K. was reared on a farm, educated in the common schools, and has always followed farming, besides keeping a hotel at Fabius three years. He has also dealt somewhat in lumber. He resided in Fabius 12 years, and has lived 26 years in this town, but spent his early life in Cattaraugus Co. In 1849 he married Fidelia Perry, by whom he had one child, Ordelia, who died in 1852. In 1854 he married second Mariette Kenyon, by whom he had six children: Frank (deceased), Adel, Charlotte, Nellie, Hattie (deceased), Willie (deceased). His second wife died in 1867 and in 1870 he married Mariette Albro, of Cuyler; they have four children: Frank, born in 1872, educated at Cazenovia Seminary, Homer Academy, and the Eclectic Medical College, now a student at Baltimore Medical College; Bertha, born in 1874, who died in infancy; George, born in 1878, who died in 1890; and Effie, born in 1880 who died in 1893.

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Heath, William, Pompey, was born in Rochester, April 13, 1843, a son of Richard and Jane (Honeysett) Heath, natives of England, who came to America about 1835 and located in Rochester, where he worked at his trade of shoemaker and carpenter. He settled at Pompey Hill in 1844, and died in Michigan in 1880. Our subject has always devoted his attention to farming, coming to his present place of 54 acres in 1872. He takes an active interest in town affairs, and has served as assessor three years. June 6, 1867, he married Martha A., daughter of Jabez and Anna (Craft) Burgess, early settlers of Chenango Co., who came from Massachusetts to Pompey, and died on the farm where William Heath now resides, the father in 1880 and the mother in 1890. Mr. Heath enlisted in 1861 in Captain Jenney's Battery F, 3d N. Y. Light Artillery, serving three years, participating in the engagements at Kingston, N. C., White Hall and Blunt's Mills, where he was wounded April 9, 1863. The grandfather of our subject was George, a native of England, who came to America, and died in Geddes, this county.

Hungerford, Henry G., La Fayette, was born in La Fayette Sept. 29, 1823, a son of Jesse and Jane (Emery) Hungerford, of Dewitt and Vermont, respectively. The grandfather came to Dewitt in an early day, where he erected the first carding ma- chine and the first plaster mill in the town. He died at the age of 75, and was the father of 15 children. He served as justice of the peace, and was a prominent man in the locality. Henry G. was educated in the common schools, and has always fol- lowed farming, now owning 500 acres of land, and village property in Jamesville, being one of the wealthiest men of the town. In 1852 he married Louisa Knapp of La Fayette, daughter of Thomas and Polly (Raymond) Knapp of this town, where they died.

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Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century, Vol. II, Part 90

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