Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century, Vol. II, Part 96

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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Plumb, the late George, was a native of Chenango Co., and when about 21 years old came to Camillus. He was in the mercantile trade till 1832, then located on Gen- esee street and engaged in agricultural pursuits till his death in 1889, aged 84 years. His wife, who survives him, was Eliza Kimberly, a native of Camillus, and Julia M. is one of a family of six surviving children.

Patterson, Loren L., Camillus, was born in Syracuse in 1841, a son of Robert and

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Lucy A. (Adkins) Patterson, natives of Ireland and this county, respectively. The father came from Ireland with his parents when an infant, and they lived and died in Syracuse. Our subject was brought up in the milling business with his father, and in 1870 established his mills at Camillus, under the name of the Globe Roller Mills. They are full rollers and have a capacity of 200 barrels daily.

Wells, Samuel J., Manlius, was born in New Hartford, Oneida Co., N. Y., March 22, 1830, and is the second of three children of James Wells, who was a son of Samuel Wells, a native of East Hartford, Conn. Samuel J. Wells was educated in the common schools and Clinton and Homer Acade- mies, and engaged in the hardware business with Julius H. Royce, in Albion, Orleans Co., in 1850. In 1855 he bought the hardware store of Gilmore & Pattee in Fayetteville, On- ondaga Co., and in 1865 estab- lished a coal yard in that vil- lage, which he conducted for twenty-five years. He had for long been engaged in planting a fruit orchard on his farm in the village, and, sell- ing his mercantile interests, SAMUEL J. WELLS. has since 1890 devoted his at- tention to fruit culture. His fruit farm of 50 acres, consists of 30 acres of vineyards, 10 acres currants, and the remainder in orchards of apples, pears, and plums, gardens, etc. In 1864 Mr. Wells built his present home at " Wellwood," where a beautiful sheet of water called Islet Lake is one of the leading features of the handsome property. The grand old trees which line the highway and fill the spacious park were all set out by the owner. Mr. Wells is a staunch Republican, a deacon and elder of the Presbyterian church, and has always been a leader in school matters. He was the moving spirit in building the imposing school house and chairman of the Board of Trustees which constituted the committee on construction. He was married Oct. 12, 1854, to Anna Smith Col- lin (see family history David Collin). They are the parents of five sons and one daughter: Samuel James, born Sept. 5, 1856; David Collin, born Sept. 23, 1858; John Lewis, born Dec. 26, 1860; Paul Irving, born March 9, 1863; Dana Huntington, born July 6, 1868; and Anna Sophia, born Oct. 14, 1871. The latter was educated at Burnham and Smith College, taking a special course in music. The sons were edu- cated at Phillips Academy, Andover. David C. is professor of sociology at Dart- mouth College; John L. was for twelve years a lawyer and farmer in Ipswich, S. D.,

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now in New York city ; and Paul Irving is superintendent of the 3d Division, 750 miles, of the Southern Railway, headquarters at Columbia, S. C. ; all graduates of Yale, the first in 1880, the second in 1882, and the third in 1885. Dana was graduated from Phillips Academy and follows farming and fruit growing with his father.

Phelps, Dudley A., Dewitt, was born in Syracuse in 1837, son of Ralph R. and Elizabeth Phelps, natives of Connecticut. The father came to Syracuse about 1809 and followed the wagonmaking trade until 1850. He then took the contract of build- ing 16 miles of the Great Western Railroad in Canada, opposite Detroit. He fol- lowed up railroad contracting for a number of years, building 22 miles near Charles- ton, S. C., and also part of the Utica & Boonville Road, and finally purchased the homestead at Dewitt. After residing here a few years, he retired to Syracuse and died in 1874. Dudley A. follows general farming and dairying. In 1863 he married Delia M. Avery, who died in 1867, leaving one son, William R. His second wife was Sarah L. Quintard, by whom he has three children, George E., Lizzie A., and Charles W.

Ochsner, M. H., Dewitt, proprietor of the Central New York Fruit Garden, was born in Switzerland in 1842. In 1853 he came to America with his parents, Michael and Magdelaine, locating in the town of Onondaga. They remained here seven years, in the nursery business, then followed farming fourteen years in Cicero, and in 1873 located on his present place of 25 acres. The father died in 1883, aged 71, and the mother in 1889, aged 73. In 1871 Mr. Ochsner married Rosina Fisher, a na- tive of Bavaria, who in childhood located in the town of Manlius. Mr. Ochsner through a thorough knowledge and love of his business has been very successful in growing the finest fruits that can be grown in this section. His strawberry beds, plum, pear, and prune orchards are kept in at least as fine a state of cultivation as any of the State experiment grounds. He is county committeeman of the Western N. Y. Horticultural Society, a member of the Central N. Y. Horticultural Society, and a charter member of the Farmers' Club.

Quigley, William B., Skaneateles, was born in Elbridge, June 16, 1859, a son of James and Ellen (Butler) Quigley, natives of Ireland, who came to Skaneateles about 1850, where they have since resided. Our subject was reared to farm work, educated in the commnn schools, and the Munro Collegiate Institute of Elbridge, and for about five years was a clerk for Mr. Gamble, also clerking in this town two years for J. M. Purcell. In 1891 he engaged in the mercantile business in Mottville, which he has since continued successfully. In 1888 he married Anna Feeley, and their children are James, John, and Ellen.

Pardee, Amos R., Skaneateles, was born in Skaneateles Nov. 25, 1828, son of Amos Pardee, who was born in Connecticut and came here in 1804 at the age of 16. Amos Pardee was a wool carder and machinist, one of the first in this section of the country. He had the business of fixing the machines all through this part of the country. He died Jan. 16, 1878, at the age of 90 years. Amos R. first went to work at farming, also as surveyor's clerk. He then became superintendent of the inside de- partment of a pork packing business. During this time he has also assisted his father in cultivating the farm. He is one of the best known farmers in the town, having bought out his father's interest before the death of the same, He married

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Lucy Brinkerhoff, of Marcellus, by whom he has four children, Charles R., Clemen- tine F., Homer A., and Frank A.

Newman, Charles, Cicero, was born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1832. He came to the United States in 1848 and settled first in Liverpool, Onondaga Co., where he re- mained six years, working in the salt works. He then moved to Clay, where he run a saw mill. From there he came to Cicero and settled on the farm he now owns. He married Abigal Herweg, of Germany, by whom he has six children. They all fol- low farming.

Pendergast, Walter, Baldwinsville, noted breeder of blooded stock, was born in County Wexford, Ireland, Sept. 11, 1842, and came to the United States with his father, Stephen, in 1857 and settled in the town of Lysander. He married Cath- erine, daughter of Michael Keoven, by whom he has eight children: James, Stephen, Walter, Lawrence, Annie, Sarah, Catherine, and Mary. Mr. Pendergast is one of the representative farmers of the town, having 350 acres of land and raising large amounts of hay and grain. He was the first person to introduce the Hambletonian breed of horses into Onondaga Co. through the celebrated sire, Lysander, whose colts won a high reputation in the United States and Europe. He now has in his posses- sion the well known sire, Kentucky Dictator. Mr. Pendergast is recognized as a man of sterling integrity.

Perkins, W. W., Baldwinsville, was born in Rome, Oneida Co., March 29, 1828. His father, Zebulon W., was a native of Rhode Island, son of Jenks Perkins, who married Betsey Wanton, daughter of the governor of Rhode Island. Zebulon W. came to Whitestown, Oneida Co., and married Harriet Austin. He died at the age of 86 years. W. W. Perkins was educated in the common schools, after which he entered the dental office of his brother, D. W. Perkins, at Rome. In 1852 he came to Baldwinsville and established his present business, in which he has continued for 42 years, employing the most approved methods of dental surgery. He married Julia A., daughter of Harvey Jennings, of Norwalk, Conn., and they have one daughter, Hattie J. Their only son, Harvey J., died at. the age of 23 years. Mr. Perkins was the first Whig to be elected town clerk in 1854. He received the ap- pointment of postmaster from President Grant, which position he held for 17 years. During the Civil war he took an active part in organizing Companies A of the 122d Regiment, and B, of the 149th. He has long been one of the prominent men of the town.

Palmer, Onias L., Baldwinsville, was born in Rosmond, Jefferson Co., Jan, 2, 1818, son of Behm Palmer, a native of Saratoga Co. The family were of English descent and came to the United States before the Revolutionary war. Behm Palmer mar- ried Lucretia, daughter of Nathaniel Crook. He came to the town of Lysander in 1834 and bought the Lockwood property, which has been in the family for 60 years. Onias L. married Jane, daughter of Ebenezer Leslie, by whom he has five children: Charles O., George L., William C., John J., and Mary L. Mr. Palmer is one of the leading farmers of his town.

Preston, Thomas B., Van Buren, was born in Van Buren, Aug. 3, 1855. His father, Francis Preston, was a native of Liverpool, England, and came to the United States and married Betsey A., daughter of P. Carroll, by whom he had one son,

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Thomas B. Francis was a cloth manufacturer by trade and held the office of super- intendent in the Baldwinsville Woolen Mills. He afterwards engaged in farming, buying the Taft property in 1852, where his son now resides. He died in 1884, aged 80 years. Thomas B. was educated in the Baldwinsville Academy. In 1889 he mar- ried Nora E. Cowan, and they have one son, Francis. Mr. Preston is one of the representative farmers of the town and takes a leading part in the events of the day.

Nichols, Erwin F., Van Buren, was born in Van Buren, Feb. 24, 1844. Francis R., his father, came to Warners in 1820. He married Clarissa, daughter of Capt. Seth Warner, who settled there in 1803, and after whom the settlement took its name. He and his brother, Henry Warner, bought 800 acres of land there and were among the most prominent farmers of the town. Capt. Seth Warner died in 1858, aged 84 years. Francis R. Nichols followed farming and was also local pastor of the M. E. church. He was also engaged in the mercantile business for seven years. He died in 1865, aged 64 years. Erwin F. married Eunice, daughter of A. K. Clark, in 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols have four children: Clark A., Francis R., William P., and Bessie M. Mr. Nichols is a leading man of the town and has held many offices of trust.

Powers, John F., Fabins, was born in Fabius, March 1, 1858, the second of eight children of James and Maria (Burke) Powers, natives of Ireland, who came to America about 1852 and settled in Newbury, N. Y., thence to Fabius, where they re- mained. Mr. Powers died in 1892, aged 72, and his wife survives him, The grand- parents were John and Mary Ann (Dunn) Powers, of Ireland, the former dying there and his widow coming to this country. John F. was reared in Fabius, where he be- gan his business career as a miller, conducting the Chaffee Mills for about a year, was next engaged in the lumber business in Fabius four years, then spent a year in Bing- hamton with the Binghamton Wagon Works, after which he bought a half interest in the Fabius grist mill, where he has since continued, the firm being known as Clark & Powers. They grind enstom feed and keep constantly on hand a supply for market, handling about 1,000 tons annually. Mr. Powers is also engaged in teaming. In 1884 he married Julia, daughter of William and Emma Quinlan of this town, and they have had four children: J. Leslie, Winnifred E., Maria, and William E.

Pierce, D. L., Fabius, was born Aug. 1, 1840, in Truxton, a son of Richard W. and Fidelia F. (Bliss) Pierce. The grandfather of our subject, William Pierce, was a native of Colerain, Mass., came to Truxton, and there died. The maternal grand- father was Peter Bliss, a native of Massachusetts, who also settled in Truxton, but died in Pompey. Richard Pierce died in 1877, and his wife in 1873. D. L. Pierce was educated in the common schools, and excepting four years when he was engaged in the live stock and meat business, and four years in Cuyler in the hotel business, has followed farming. He came to Fabius in 1880 and bought his present farm of 64 acres, where he carries on general farming and dairying, also hop growing. He is a Mason of De Ruyter Lodge No. 692. In 1871 he married Emily Pierce, a native of Hamilton, by whom he has four children: Walter J., born Jan. 28, 1873; Rena, who died aged four years; Josie E.,, who died aged 13; and William E., who died aged 13.

Neal, William Wallace, Fabius, was born in Cuyler, April 15, 1837, a son of Darius

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and Mary (Rice) Neal, natives of Connecticut, who came to Truxton about 1820, where the father died Jan. 4, 1877, and the mother Oct. 4 of the same year. The former served in various offices of public trust, and was a prominent man in his town. William W. was educated in De Ruyter and Cuyler and bought his present farm of 146 acres in 1861. In 1860 he married Maria, daughter of Jonathan and Harriet (Clark) Squires of Fabius, where the mother died March 29, 1890. Mr. Squires now resides in Apulia. Mr. and Mrs. Neal have one son, Elmer D., born April 4, 1864, who resides at home. He married Olive, daughter of Martin June, an early settler of Tully, and they have one daughter, Grace M., born Dec. 26, 1885.

Perkins, Lester, Fabius, was born in Litchfield, Conn., March 21, 1858, a son of Charles and Lucy (Merriman) Perkins, also natives of Connecticut, where the father died in 1874, and his widow now resides there. Our subject came to Fabius at the age of ten years to reside with his uncle, John T. Colby, and was educated in the public schools. He has worked in the cheese factory for six years, though farming has been his principal occupation. In 1879 he married Philura Fox, by whom he has had nine children: Lottie, John W., Frank, Jessie, Charles, Grace, Mary, Ethel, and Rosette. John W. died July 7, 1894.

Pollock, Joseph Cutler, Pompey, was born in Pompey, Sept. 17, 1844, a son of John and Elizabeth (Cameron) Pollock, natives of Londonderry, Ireland, who early came to this country. The parents of John Pollock, were John and Catherine (Hun- ter) Pollock, who settled on the place now owned by Joseph C. The father of J. C. Pollock was a linen weaver in Ireland, but after arrival in America devoted his time chiefly to farming. He died in 1875 and his wife in 1881. Joseph C. was reared on the farm, and educated in the public schools and Pompey Academy. He now owns the homestead of 133 acres, where he carries on dairy and grain farming.

Pease, Frederick S., Pompey, was born in Pompey, a son of Spencer and Elizabeth (Duguid) Pease, natives of Cazenovia and Pompey respectively. The grandfather, David Pease, came from Connecticut to this town, where he was a Baptist minister. He went to Ashville, Mass., later where he died. Spencer was a harnessmaker by trade, and was located in Pavillion, Genesee Co. He enlisted in the 8th N. Y. Heavy Artillery and was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor in June, 1864. His widow now resides in Covington, Ky. A brother of Spencer was Dr. Pease, late of Syracuse, who was army surgeon in the war. Frederick was educated in the schools of Cazenovia, and except for three years when he was engaged as a hardware clerk has followed farming. He owns a farm in Pompey of 200 acres and carries on general farming and dairying. In 1881 he married Jennie, daughter of Francis and Marcia (Wallace) Beers of Fabius.

Osborn, Orrin, was born in Fabius, Dec. 11, 1835, a son of Lysander and Jane (Waterbury) Osborn, he of Massachusetts and she of Nashua. Lyman came with his parents to Fabius in an early day. He served as assessor of Fabius three years, and took a leading part in local affairs. Our subject has always followed farming except seven years, when he worked at cheesemaking in different localities. In 1874 he bought the farm in Pompey, where he has since lived, comprising 138 acres of fine dairy land. In 1865 he married True A. Hughs of Oneida Co., by whom he has one daughter, Alice J., who was educated at Pompey Hill and at Onondaga Valley, and now teaches in the Manlius graded school,

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Plopper, Charles A., Manlius, was born in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence Co., March 26, 1849. He was educated in the common schools and lived with his father on the farm until nineteen years of age, when his parents moved to Kirkville, where they were engaged in farming. Charles A. worked farms on shares for three years, then began teaming. In 1888 he established the first livery in Kirkville, which he still conducts in connection with his hotel. In April, 1892, he purchased the Munro House, now called the Plopper House, which he has newly furnished and decorated. It is known to travelers as one of the most comfortable hotels on their route. In 1869 Mr. Plopper married Caroline, daughter of the late Ezekiel Brown, by whom he has one child: William, who assists in conducting the hotel.

Pettet, William Nelson, Manlius, was born in Canada, March 30, 1837. Isaac Pettet, his father, was also a native of Canada and came to New York in 1847. He was a wagonmaker by trade and was employed by different wagonmakers in Manlius for a number of years. He was a member of the Methodist church. He died May 4, 1882, aged 69 years. His wife, Nancy Ellsworth, was also a native of Canada. She died July 12, 1884. Of this union seven children were born, four of whom are now living. William N., the oldest son, was educated in the common schools. After leaving school he engaged in farming, which occupation he has always followed. Aug. 26, 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 149th Regt. N. Y. Vols., and served until the battle of Resaca, when he received a wound that incapacitated him from further ser- vice. In 1866 he bought a farm of 38 acres on lot 100, where he has since conducted a general line of farming. In 1856 Mr. Pettet married Sarah A. Keeling, of Eng- lish ancestry, by whom he has six children: Cora, wife of Fred Suiter of Rochester ; Charles, a mechanic of Cortland; James, living at home; Ida, wife of John Call, a farmer, of Manlius; Albert, a farmer; and Clarence, also living at home. A grand- son, Floyd Pettet, forms a part of the family.

Plank, John T., Manlius, was born in Johnstown, Fulton Co., Dec. 22, 1827. Adam C., his father, was a farmer and lumberman of Fulton Co. He died within a mile of his birthplace, April 18, 1881. His wife, Catherine Cole, was born in Colum- bia Co., and died in the town of Manlius, Aug. 19, 1884. Eleven children were born to this union, six of whom are now living. For four generations the Plank family have been residents of this country, having come here from Holland in the eight- eenth century. John T. was educated in the district schools, then engaged in team- ing. He occupied one of his father's farms in Fulton Co. until 1867, then removed to Onondaga Co. and bought a farm of 80 acres in the town of Manlius, which he conducted for three years, then sold. He then bought 57 acres on the same lot, which he increased by purchase to 62 acres. He made his home here until April, 1890, when he leased the farm and moved to Manlius Station. In May, 1894, he sold his farm to his son-in-law, John Fout, and now lives a retired life in his pretty village residence. In 1850 Mr. Plank married Catherine, daughter of Henry Erkenbeck, a farmer of Fulton Co., who died June 18, 1880, leaving three children : Jennie, wife of John Fout; Georgiana, wife of William Harris, motorman on the East Genesee street car line, of Syracuse ; and Milford, in the employ of the Electric Supply Co., of Syracuse, born September 25, 1856, married in 1880 to Letty Flint, of East Syra- cuse. In 1882 Mr. Plank married Caroline Lout, who died December 12, 1892.

Pfeifer, Peter, Manlius, was born in province Bavaria, Germany, July 25, 1826.

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Jacob, his father, came to this country in 1846, bringing his wife and two children: Mrs. Margaret Hausch and Peter. He settled in the town of Verona, Oneida Co., where he died Dec. 31, 1849. His wife, Margaret Darragh, died in Syracuse, Sept. 28, 1850. Peter was educated in the common schools of his native land, then engaged in farming. After coming to this country he spent five months in a glass factory, but in 1847 they bought land and Peter has since followed farming. In April, 1868, he bought a farm of 50 acres in the town of Manlius, where he has since made his home. In 1855 Mr. Pfeifer married Margaret Gerhardt, of Germany, who died July 15, 1890. Three children were born to this union: Jacob, tinsmith, of Syracuse ; George, conducts the farm; and Catherine, is the wife of John Wiemeyer, a farmer of the town. George Pfeifer married, Dec. 29, 1886, Katherine Drumm, by whom he has one child: Lena Catherine, aged six years.

Palmer, Dr. George W., Manlius, was born in the town of Galway, Saratoga Co., Oct. 19, 1827. Justus H., his father, moved to Madison Co. and settled on a farmi, when George W. was 12 years of age. Dr. Palmer was educated in a select school at Ballston Springs and Cazenovia Seminary. After leaving school he took up the study of medicine in connection with teaching, and in 1848 he entered Geneva Medical College, graduating in 1851. He also holds an honorary diploma from the Syracuse Medical College, given in 1880. After graduating from Geneva he began practice at Kirkville, taking the practice of Dr. Sweet, who had recently died. The doctor is a member of Military Lodge No. 93, F. & A. M., and the I.O.O.F., of which he was the noble grand several terms. Jan. 11, 1851, Dr. Palmer married Donna Maria, daughter of Judge Downer, who died Aug. 11, 1860, leaving one son, George L., a farmer of Minnesota. He then married in 1863, Bertha C. Downer, who died Aug. 3, 1869, leaving one son, Floyd H., for four years manager of a syndicate hotel for the Union Pacific Railroad, afterward conducting a hotel at La Porte, now a farmer of this town. The present Mrs. Palmer is Mary Etta, daughter of William Brown, of Syracuse.

Putnam, George W., Manlius, was born in the town of Tully, April 30, 1839. Abram, his father, was a native of Montgomery Co., born in Canajoharie in 1793 and came to Onondaga Co. in 1836. He was a farmer and was engaged on various farms in Tully, Spafford and Marcellus. He died in Manlius in March, 1874. His wife, Hannah Van Alstine, was also a native of Montgomery Co. They had eight children, of whom six are living. George W., the youngest, was educated in the common schools and a select school, then engaged in farming. He was 15 years old when his parents moved to Marcellus, where he lived until 1867, when they moved to Manlius. In 1874 Mr. Putnam bought a farm of 30 acres in that town, which is devoted especially to the cultivation of fruit. Mr. Putnam has been collector, con- stable, and in 1882 was appointed deputy sheriff. In 1892 he was elected on the high license ticket to the office of excise commissioner. In 1871 Mr. Putnam mar- ried Caroline Bellinger, of Montgomery Co. He and his family are members of the Methodist church of Fayetteville.

Powell, Jesse F., Manlius, was born in Dewitt, May 28, 1859. Jesse H., his father, was born in Greene Co., June 15, 1821, and came to Onondaga Co. in 1849. He was a lawyer and farmer, and in 1861 bought eleven acres in the town of Manlius, where he made his home until April, 1893. He then went to live with his son and died

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there April 14, 1894. His wife, Ann Bradley, a native of Ireland, is still living, aged 62. Of this union, thirteen children were born, of whom six are now living: Louise, widow of Austin Quinn, of Dewitt; Lucinda, wife of O. B. Paten, of Dewitt; Jesse F. ; Melvina, wife of James Scarritt, of Plymouth, Mass .; Frank, a farmer and railroad man of this town ; and Vancy, wife of John Smith, a farmer and rail- road man of Manlius. Jesse F. was educated in the common schools and as soon as old enough assisted his father on the farm until 14 years of age, when he as- sisted on the railroad at the time the two last freight tracks were put in. He has since been from one employment to the other. He spent a year and one-half in Minnesota. In 1893 he took charge of a farm of 100 acres in the town of Manlius, now the property of Amos Mason, of Syracuse. Mr. Powell carries on a line of gen- eral farming. In 1894 he married Katherine, daughter of Joseph Eaton, a farmer of this town.

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Onondaga's centennial. Gleanings of a century, Vol. II, Part 96

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