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Mayhew, Fred W., a son of E. Bruee and Lodema (Penny) Mayhew (well known as a suecessful farmer and milk dealer), was born in the town of Brownville, Jefferson county, N. Y., December 9. 1-59. His common school education was supplemented by a course at the Adams Collegiate Institute, and several years as a teacher in the schools of the town. In 1842 the ambitious young man went West and was engaged as a traveling salesman for a leading boot and shoe house of Rockford, Ill., in whose employ he remained for three years. Upon his return to Jefferson county he became klentified with the milk business, as an employee of his uncle. It was not long until he embarked in business on his own account, and is now one of the largest milk dealers in Jefferson connty. Mr. Mayhew is president of the Watertown Milk Asso- ciation, a member of the Watertown Grange No. 7, and a prominent member of the K. of P., being a member of the Mounted Division, U. R. K. of P. In 189; Mr. Mayhew was elected supervisor of Pamelia. In November, 1877, he married Ella M., daughter of Jacob and Annette (Estes) Enders, who died April 24, 1862, leaving three children Valerie, aged thirteen years; Jennie, aged nine years; and Edwin, aged six years.
Potter, George A., D. D.S., was born in Consecon, Ont., November 26, 1865. His paternal grandparents were eitizens of the United States removing to Canada some sixty years ago, where Dr. Potter's father, Dr. Hanley B. Potter, of Lafargeville, N. Y . was born also; therefore, Dr. Potter is to all intents and purposes an American, born in a foreign country, his father removing to the States when our subject was only two years of age Dr. Potter's early education was received at Ives Seminary. Antwerp, and Cazenovia Seminary, Cazenovia. In 1890 he was graduated from the College of Dentistry. Baltimore, Md., and his first practice was on circuit work in Jefferson county, where he remained until 1892, when he removed to Cape Vincent. In this year he married Emma L., daughter of Dudley Mount, of Three Mile Bay. Dr. Potter is descended from some remarkable old English stock, traeing its geneal - ogy back to the time of William the Conqueror. Among the strong men in medicine, law, and the church, we find such men as the late D. Hazzard Potter, an eminent surgeon of Geneva, N. Y., the HIon. Clarkson N. Potter, an able lawyer and states- man, and Bishop Il. C. Potter of New York, and his brother. Rev. Dr. Potter, pres- ident of Umion College, Schenectady.
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Babcock, Arthur E., is among the representative farmers and dairymen of Jeffer son county. He is a son of Lamont M. and Amelia G dlarrington) Babcock, and was born in the town of Adams, Jefferson county. N. V., June 11, 1867. His educa tion was obtained in the Collegiate Institute of Adams, Adams Center, the Water- town High School, and the Northern Business College. In ISSI he began farming in the town of Pamelia, and he has since been successfully engaged. Mr. Babcock is a prominent retired milk dealer of Watertown, of the firm of L. M. Babcock & Son: is a member of the Watertown Milk Association, of which he is secretary, a member of the order of Foresters, Court Watertown, the Baptist church, and is an honored and respected citizen. February 28, 1894, he married Fanny P., daughter of the Rev. George K. and Harriett (Golding) Townsend, and to them have been born two children, a son and daughter, the son having died at the age of six months.
Ewers, Lieut. Col. Ezra P., was born in Wayneport, Wayne county, N. Y. He was educated in the public schools and was a practical machinist by trade. January 18. 1862, he enlisted in the 19th Infantry, U. S. A., and was promoted first sergeant March 7, 1863. After the battle of Chickamauga, for bravery and meritorious con- duct he was promoted to the position of second lieutenant. October 31st, 1863, first lieutenant March 16, 1864: transferred to the 37th Infantry, U. S. A . September 21. 1866; to captain September 12, 1567; transferred to 5th Infantry, U. S. A., May 19, 1469. major 9th Infantry, U. S. A., March 7, 1893, and lieutenant colonel of the 9th Infantry, U. S.A., April 30, 1597. He married Sylvia, daughter of Rev. Wilham Vaux, chaplain U. S. A., and they have one living son. William Vaux, who is a noted practicing physician in Rochester, N. Y. Col. Ewers is a member of Sackets Harbor Lodge No. 135. F. and A. M., also of Sackets Harbor Chapter No. 60 R. A. M.
Hardy, Phineas, jr., son of Phineas and Sarah (Howland) Hardy, was born Febru- ary 21, 1838, and died July 21 1895. Mr. Hardy was a kind, indulgent and self-re- liant man, one who was appreciated in no place more than among his neighbors and home people. He was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood and was prepared for the Fairfield and Gouverneur Seminaries. He was for upwards of two years, after graduating, employed in the chair factory of David Dexter & Son of Black River, when he returned to the old homestead at Sanford's Corners (known as the county house farm), which he carried on for five years. February 27. 1566. he purchased the Ezra Wiley farm at Sanford's Corners, and April 5, 1866. married Eunetia N. Earl, daughter of George R. and Mary Ann Earl, who was born August 97, 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy had two children: George L. Hardy, born June 25. 1869, married Etta M. Ball, January 21, 1891; and Mary G. Hardy, born August 19. 1871, married to Will B. Ball, November 25, 1991. George 1. finished his education in the Potsdam Normal school, where he attended for two years. Since coming home he has filled the position of bookkeeper at different times with II. Dexter & Co, of Black River, Sewing Machine Co., and is at present employed by Hunting. Weeks & Corcoran, wholesale hardware men in Watertown. N. Y Mary G., after receiving her home school education, was sent to the Watertown high school, where she remained for three years, at which time she graduated receiving the honors of valedictorian. The class consisted of twenty-four members and the exercises were held in the Opera House on the evening of June 20, 1549 After leaving school she
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taught two seasons, but came to the conclusion that she had too many scholars, and on November 25, 1891, accepted a new position, and now has a small pupil to instruct, that answers to the name of Charlotte MI. Ball, born September 16, 1897, all residents of the town of Watertown. The farm is still owned by the estate. In politics Mr. Hardy was a Republican and was honored by being the delegate of his district to the various county conventions. He was always keenly alive to whatever helped the farmer and was an active Granger, holding membership in a Grange at Water- town. Mr. Hardy's ancestors were of that solid sort which had its origin in New England: his grandfather. Thomas Hardy, and his grandmother, Lucy Colburn, were both natives of New Hampshire; the former was born in the town of Hollis. June, 1756. Thomas Hardy was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and served three years as a non-commissioned officer inder General Stark, and participated in the battles of Bunker Hill, Bennington and Trenton. Ile survived the war and lived to rear a family of nine children. Phineas Hardy, sr.'s, life was full of adventure. At the age of nineteen, unaided and alone, tramping in the unbroken wilderness, he came to Jefferson county and settled in Watertown, where he labored at farm work for four years; with the earnings of his toil and in company with his brother Robert, he purchased a farm of 112 acres in the town of Rutland, which was cleared and im- proved. After a time Phineas dissolved partnership with his brother and on the 24th of March, 1$22, organized a new company by marrying Sarah Howland, daughter of Richmond Howland of Rutland. Miss Howland was born in Saratoga county, N. Y., April, 1792. The result of this union was five children, viz. : David, Elias, Mariah, Phineas and Lucy, all of whom are deceased but Elias and Mariah. Phineas, jr., the subject of this sketch was a kind husband and father, one whose example is worthy of imitation.
Washburn, Silas R., was born in the town of Hounsfield, May 21, 1838, was edu- cated in the district schools and follows the honorable occupation of farming. April 24. 1963, he married Esther Stoodley, and they have two sons: William W. and Homer T., both farmers at home with their parents. Mr. Washburn's father, Rob- ert Washburn, was born in Greenbush, Saratoga county, N. Y., in 1804, and came to this county when fourteen years old. He married Emeline Manley of Houns- field and they had eight children Hiram, Stephen, Silas R., Newton M., George L., Theodore, Wallace and Lydia. Mr. Washburn died in the fall of 1876 and his widow in 1sss. Mrs. Washburn's father, William Stoodley, was born in Devon- shire, England, in 1-03: was educated there, and married Elizabeth Lane of his native place and came to the United States, locating in Jefferson county. They had these children. Sarah, Jane, Esther, Fannie, Amos, Minerva and Charles. Mr. Stoodley died in 1883 and his widow in 1885.
Metcalf. Francis, was born in the town of Hounsfield, April 24, 1812. He was educated in the common schools of his day and is a farmer by occupation. October 11, 1834, he married Sarah Marie Case of this town. They had seven children: The oldest dying in infancy. Walter A. (Company I. 10th N. Y. Heavy Artillery), de- ceased. Lucy A., Edwin F., Sarah J., deceased, Ella M. and Elva M. Mrs. Metcalf died August 10, 1-55. Mr. Metcalf is a member of Sackets Harbor Lodge No. 135, F. & A. M. llis father was a sollier in the war of 1812. The present occupant of the
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old homestead, Oliver W. Burnham, was born in the town of Ellisburgh, Jefferson county, N. Y., January 18, 1835. His education was obtained in the common schools. lle is a farmer by occupation. August 26, 1562, he enlisted in Company E, 10th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, was mustered out of service June 21, 1565, at Petersburg, Vir- ginia, and honorably discharged July 7, 1565, at Sackets Harbor, N. V. Mr. Burn. ham is a member of Piper Post No. 273, Dept. of N. V .. G.A. R., Henderson, N Y February 18, 1861, he married Lucy A., daughter of Francis Metcalf, They had three children: S. Marte, Frankie, deceased, and Lena M. Mr Burnham's father, William Burnham, was born in New Hampshire in 1509, and came to this State when a young man. He married Abigail Whittier of Henderson, N. Y. They had five children: two sons, Emory and Oliver W, and three daughters, all deceased. Samaria, Charlotte and Harriet L. William Burnham died in 1882 and his widow in 188-1.
Mather, George, was born on the homestead farm in the town of Adams, October 1, 1821. His father, William Mather, came to Jefferson county in 1813 from the town of Marlboro, Vermont, and in 1820 took up a tract of land from the Bostwick Land Company. He married Polly, daughter of Josiah Dudley; he died in 1859 in his seventieth year. George Mather was educated at Union Academy, Belleville, N. V., and in 1867 married Jane Murray. They have one daughter, Jennie. Mr. Mather is one of the practical and successful farmers of his town. In 1842 he helped to organize the Adams National Bank. Withdrawing from this bank in 1889, he assisted in organizing the Citizen's National Bank of Adams, of which he has been president since it was founded. le is a man of sterling integrity, whose judgment has ever been sought and respected by all who know him.
Ingraham, A. W., was born in Ellisburg, May 21, 1899, a son of Daniel Ingraham, a native of Rhode Island, and came to Ellisburg in 1816, where through life he was identified as a farmer. A. W. Ingraham was educated in Belleville and taught for several years. In 1844 he engaged in business for himself in Belleville, and in 18-19 gave his attention to farming. In 1820 he moved into Adams, where he has been engaged in the produce business for twenty-five years, making a specialty of dairy products, being one of the largest shippers of cheese in Jefferson county. In 18.12 he married Jane Jones, and she died in 1879, and they had one son, Bertram. He married for his second wife Mrs. Almira Edgerton Davis. Mr. Ingraham is one of the leading business men of his town, serving as president, trustee and assessor of Adams, and taking an active interest in school and church matters.
Cleveland, Mrs. Mercy .- The late Philander B. Cleveland was born in the town of Rutland, Jefferson county, N. Y., August 29, 1823. He obtained his education in the common schools and came to the homestead in the town of Hounsfield in 1833 and was one of the town's best farmers. October 2. 1848, he married Merey Richardson and they had six children: Merritt A., Milo L., Stephen R . Artencia, Vaker D (died in his second year) and Flora. Merritt A. married Ellen E. Smith of Sodus, Wayne county, N. Y., and they have four children Milo, Helen, Harold and Florence M. Milo L. married Lucy Warren of Hounsfield and they have one daughter, Carrie. Stephen R. married Emma Baker of Watertown, and they have two children Kor-
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leen and Louis B. Artencia married Prescott B. Potter of the town of Adams; Mrs. Potter died September 29, 1887, in Leola, South Dakota. Flora resides at home with her mother. Mr. Cleveland died February 24, 1895, mourned by a bereaved wife and family. Mrs. Cleveland's father, Stephen Richardson, was born in New Hamp- shire, April 15, 1795, and came to this State when nineteen years old, where he always followed the honorable occupation of farming. Ile married Lydia Benjamin, and they had seven children: Edmund, Jonas, Nancy, Dorothy, Lucy, Mercy and Alvira. Mrs. Cleveland's grandfather, Jonas Benjamin, was a soldier in the Rev- olutionary war and her father in the war of 1812. Mr. Cleveland's father, Harvey Cleveland, was in the war of 1812, and his grandfather, Isaac Cleveland, was in the Revolutionary war and was among the first settlers in Jefferson county.
Sullivan, William .A., is the second son of John C. and Agnes (MeConnell) Sullivan, who emigrated from Ireland in 1852 and settled in Brownville, Jefferson county, N. Y., where William A. was born March 21, 1868. Mr. Sullivan has been engaged in huis present business since 1885, his first experience being with the firm of White & Anthony, which was succeeded by the present firm of White & Sullivan November 1, 1895. Mr. Sullivan gives his entire time and attention to the company's extensive affairs and is one of Watertown's most respected citizens.
McCreary, Elgin Roscoe, M. D., was born April 29, 1867, and is the only son of Warren McCreary, who was also a student of medicine, now engaged in the oil busi- ness at Butler, l'a. Elgin R. was educated at the Pennsylvania State Normal School at Millersville, and at Allegheny College at Meadville, Pa. At the age of twenty he began the study of medieine at Olean and the following year entered the University of Buffalo, from which he was graduated March 24, 1891. He was assistant surgeon of Fitch Accident Hospital in Buffalo while a student, and began the practice of his profession May 8, 1891, with Dr. A. B. Stevens of Watertown. From January 1, 1892, to August 1, 1894, he practiced alone, and on that date formed a partnership with Dr. Stevens which still exists. He was two years city physician and is a mem- ber of the Royal Arcanum, of the Jefferson Medical Society and City Medical Society of Watertown. June 22, 1892, he married Bertha Strong of Olean, and they have one daughter, llelen Howard MeCreary.
Sherman, Charles N., secretary and treasurer of the Brownville Iron Works, is one of Watertown's youngest and most successful business men. He was born in Water- town, June 18, 1971, and was edneated in the public and high schools, graduating from the latter in INSS. Hle then spent six years in the employ of the Taggart Paper Co., two years of this time as their traveling representative. In November, 1894, he embarked in business on his own account, handling paper and pulp mill supplies, which business has been a snecess since its inception. Upon the incorporation of the Brownville Iron Works in 1997, he was elected secretary and treasurer, in which capacity he is now acting. Their specialty is manufacturing the famous "Gotham Sereen." Mr. Sherman was married in June, 1891, to Grace A., daughter of Jean R. Stebbins, president of the Agricultural Insurance Company of Watertown.
Hinsdale, Ira C., was born in Antwerp, Jefferson county, N. Y., December 26.
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1814, son of George and Harriet A. (Hamlin) Hinsdale, natives of Antwerp, N. V .. le a son of Ira Hinsdale, a native of Pompey, Onondaga county, N. Y., who came to Antwerp at an early day. The father of the subject was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools, and afterwards went to Rensselaer Falls St. Lawrence county, N. Y., where he was engaged in the hotel business for five years, when he was injured by the falling of a tree, and died in 1859. His wife died in Oxbow. August 11. 1897. They had three children, all of whom are living. Ile was a Demperat in politics. The family is of Enghsh descent, and date their ancestry to colonial times, about 1600. Harriet A. Hamho was a daughter of Horace Hamlin, who was born in Connectient and came to Antwerp in an early day. He was in the war of 1812, and died in Antwerp. Ira C. Hinsdale was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He enlisted in Company G. 12d N. Y. Vols., September 1, 1862, and served about three years, being in many engagements, among which were Fort Wagner, Petersburg Mine and Fort Fisher. He returned to Rensselaer Falls, N. Y., and remained on the farm until he was twenty-five years of age lle then spent one and a half years in Louisiana, on Red River, raising cotton, when he returned home and engaged as clerk for N. J. Cooper in Oxbow, N. Y. In 1876 he engaged in business for himself, and after mne years he came to Antwerp and engaged in the mercantile business, and has since been a leading mer- chant. In politics he is a Prohibitionist. In 1870 he married Marrion Seymour, daughter of Isaac Seymour, a retired farmer of Antwerp, N. Y., by whom he has one son, Roy S., who was born February 26, 1872, was educated in Ives Seminary, grad- uated from Amherst in 1891, and is now in his last year at the Columbia Medical College.
Middleton, John Scott, of the firm of W. A. Fisher & Co., was born in Antwerp January 31, 1852. His ancestors emigrated to the United States from Ireland about 1790, settling in New Jersey, afterward removing to Schoharie county, N. Y., and in 1807 to Rutland. Jefferson county, N. Y. Mr. Middleton is a son of Andrew aud Hannah M. Middleton, and grandson of John and Susannah Middleton. The father of John Middleton was Andrew Middleton, who was born in 1749, and in 1807, with his wife and six children, settled in Rutland, one daughter settling in Otsego conuty. N. V. Andrew Middleton died in 1831, aged eighty-four years. In 1802 John Mid- dleton married Susannah Parkinson, by whom he had these children: Andrew. William and Robert, first pair of twins born in Rutland, N. Y. ; Betsey and Christo- pher. John Middleton died in 1813, aged thirty years. His widow married Reuben Scott, of Rutland. Andrew Middleton, eklest son of John and Susannah Middleton and father of the subject, was born in the town of Rutland, Jefferson county, N. Y .. July 19, 1805. Ile became a sash and door manufacturer and spent the greater part of his life in Black River. Six years previous to his death he removed his business to Carthage. He was married three times. His first wife was Mehitable Ware. who died soon after marriage. December 22, 1833, he married Arminda Glass, she died February 3, 1842; the issue of this marriage was one daughter, Celestia, born March 20, 1836. Celestia married Gilbert Francis, of Felt's Mills, where they now reside. September 18, 1850, he was united in marriage with Hannah M. Hinman. who survives him and lives in the town of Theresa. The fruits of this marriage were two sons, John Scott, the subject of this sketch, and Alvah Hinman, born Jan-
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unTy 27. 1555 died April 27, 1-78, aged eighteen years. Andrew Middleton died in Carthage June 15, 1-79. aged seveuty-three years. J. S. Middleton was educated at Black River, and learne i his trade of his father, with whom he was afterwards in partnership in Carthage. About three years after his father's death he sold out and came to Theresa, and from 1\\5 to 1993 worked for E. D. Sheeley, when he bought L. D. Ty er's interest in the firm of W. A. Fisher & Co., dealers in furniture and un- Hlertaking. September 11, 1553, Mr. Middleton married Rhoda A. Sylver, daughter of Stephen B. and Elizabeth A. Sylver, of Denmark, Lewis county, N. Y., by whom he has two children. Fre lerick D., born June 26. 1857: and Clarice May, born No- vember 21. 1>>9. Mrs. Middleton was born September 4. 1860. Mr. Middleton is a Republican in politics, a member of the I. O. O. F. of Theresa, and he and his wife attend the Presbyterian church.
Stoodley. Amos, was born in the town of Hounsfield, April 13, 1545. His father. William Stoodley, was a native of Devonshire. England, and came to the United States in 1992. settling at Sackets Harbor with his wife Elizabeth Lane Stoodley : they afterwards moved to Honnsfield, where he was identified as a farmer, taking an active interest in educational and religious institutions ; he died in 18$3. Amos Stoodley in 16> married Frances M., daughter of Welcome Clarke, and they have De son Clarke A. Stoodley. Mr. Stoodley is one of the practical and successful farmers of Jefferson county, taking an active interest in both school and church matters and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and town's people.
McNeil. Alvah W., is a son of Danie! McNeil of Great Bend, N. Y .. who for many Fears was one of the best known business men in Northern New York and whose death occurred November 17, 1891. Mr. McNeil was born at Great Bend, April 4, 1.67 His first business experience was in the employ of the U. & B. Railroad and R .. W. & (). Railroad as telegraph operator and agent, in whose employ he remained ten years, leaving to accept a position as agent of the Equitable Life Assurance So- :ety. In 1-01 he was appointed general agent for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. for Northern New York. with office at Watertown, and at this date occupies sach position. He was married in November, 1491, to Miss Fannie A. Shepard daughter of George M. Shepard, of Waco, Texas, and resides at 66 State stree:
Dickson. Alexander L., was born in Rossie, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., October 19. 1.40. a son of James Dickson. He was reared on a farm and educated in the mmot schools and Ives Sem nary. He has always been engaged in farming and has added to his portion of the old homestead until he owns $00 acres of land and keeps a fairy of 150 cows. In politics he is a Republican. February 29, 1864, he :Tarried Frances H. Kinme, born in Rossie, N. Y., January 10, 1843, daughter of An trew Kinnie, and they had four children. James A .. born December . 1865, at Rossie an l educate ! in Ives Seminary ; he is a farmer and owns 225 acres of land an : kee: s a lairy bf thirty cows. is a member of the Grange, and on February 5. 1490 marriel IIattie MI Eggleston of Antwerp, a graduate of Ives Seminary, class of tori, the hed September 11. 1-97, leaving one child, James W., born August 17. 1-97. What A .. bora October 17. 1967 educated in Ives Seminary ; he is a farmer
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and owns thirty three acres of land; February 6, 1549 he married Nettie Eggleston. and they have two children, Albert A., born in 1590, and William Leon, born May 16, 1896; Albert A, died in 1891 ; William V. is a Republican in politics and a mem- ber of Antwerp Lodge 1.O.O. F. Charles .V , born May 21, 1972, at Rossie, educated in Ives Seminary and is a farmer with 191 aeres and a dairy of twenty-eight cows; September 1, 1891, he married Carrie Briggs, and they had two children, Alexander 1 .. , born February 2, 1893, died November 3, 1897, and Roy, born November 20, 1501 Albert J., born April 16, 1871, and died February 6, 1875 Mrs. Dickson's father, Andrew Kinnie, was born December 25, 1804, a son of Amos and Hannah (Rolin) Kinnie, who came to Great Bend in 1809. Andrew Kimmie was a hotel keeper and a farmer, making his own property and owned 300 acres of land. February 21, 1829. he married Mary W., daughter of Daniel and Fannie (Perkins) Giles, and they had nine children, Mr. Kinme died November 21, 1993, and his wife October 1, 18;1
Johnson, Wallace W, was born in Antwerp, on the farm he owns, January 30, 1864, a son of William T., born in Scotland in 1929, and m 1931 came to Antwerp with his parents. He married, in 1858, Susannah Robinson, and they had two chil- dren Annie, born January 29, 1859, educated in the common schools, married Will iam Tully, and died in 1985; and Wallace W., who was educated in the common schools. He is a farmer and owns 212 acres and keeps a dairy of thirty-eight cows. In politics he is a Republican, and a member of Court Antwerp, No. 573, 1. O. F. March 2, 1884, he married Luretta Hall, born in Antwerp, May 26, 1963, and they had three children Maud, born in 1884 (deceased), Carrie M., born in 1885, and Charlie IL., born in 1889. Mr. Johnson was a daughter of William A. Hall, born in Jefferson county, a son of Havens Hall, born in Rhode Island, July 26, 1755, and died in Antwerp, April 1, 1859, where he came with his wife, Amy G (Gardner) Hall, and children about 1820. He owned 500 acres of land and their children were Gardner, Hiram, William, John and David.
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