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Holdridge, Mrs. Malisa .- The late Orange Holdridge was born in the town of llen- derson, Jefferson county. N. Y., April 30, 1833, was educated in the district schools, and a sailor by occupation. In 1862 he enlisted in the 10th Heavy Artillery, N. Y. Vols., and was honorably discharged at the close of the war by reason of surgeon's certificate of disability. December 31. 1856, he married Malisa Haskins of the town of Lyme, and they had four children: Mary E., William H1., Ina M. and Ernest 1). Mary E. died at the age of twenty-five; William 11. died in his second year; Ina M. married Julius Bechtel of Sackets Harbor, now of Buffalo, N. Y. ; and Ernest D. died in his sixth year. Mr. Hollridge died in 1882. Mrs. Holdridge's father, Reubin Haskins, was born in Vermont in the year 1786, and came here with his parents when a boy. Ile was in the war of 1812, but not as a soldier. He married Emily Fuller of this county, and they had six children: Malisa (as above), Henry A .. Annie, Edwin, Adeline, and Willard. Mr. Haskins died in 1861 and his widow in 1892. The ancestry of the family is of New England stock.
Hovey, Edgar A., was born in the town of Hounsfield, March 26, 1860. Ile was educated in the district schools and in 1861 came to Sackets Harbor, where he en- gaged in the baggage and express business for himself. lle next owned a stage line from Sackets Harbor to Watertown for three years, when he embarked in the livery business, in which he continued for five years; each of these he sold and returned to the first named, which he carries on together with retailing large quantities of coal, wood and ice. He is also a dealer in agricultural implements, binding twine, etc. lle owns a fine farm upon which he has thirty choice cows the product of which he disposes of on a good milk route in the village. Mr. Ilovey is a member of Sackets Harbor Lodge No. 185, F. & A. M., also of the Knights of Pythias. He is a mem-
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ber of the Episcopal church, and in his political choice is a thorough Republican. His father, Joseph Hovey, was born in this town also in the year 1835. He was educated in the schools of huis day, and married Minerva Mc Way of his native town, and they had five children: Edgar A. (as above), Nellie, Frank, Martha and Justus M. Mr. Hovey died in 1871, and his widow still survives. Nellie married Henry Y. Stokes, now of Nebraska, and they have three children: Sarah, Ethel and Georgie: Martha married Henry 11. Reader of Hounsfield, and they have one son, Edgar H. Mr. Reader died April 15, 1896. It will be seen that at the death of Mr. Ilovey, Edgar A. was only eleven years old, and upon him and his mother devolved the responsibility of the family and right well has he performed his part and made a home for the family and a success of business.
Stone, Alexander, was born in the town of Rodman, Jefferson county, N. Y., July 14, 1832. He was educated in the common schools and has always been in the hotel and restaurant business. He has been married twice, first in 1858 to Lucy D. Kent of Providence, R. I., and they had five children: Charles A., Benjamin H., George A., Lucy E. and Abby D. Benjamin H. is married; Lucy E. married Robert R. Bliss of Chicago, Ill. ; and Abby I). married Engene A. Bliss now of Boston, Mass. Mrs. Stone died in 1872 and Mr. Stone married in August, 1883, Fannie A. Thomp- son of the town of Hounsfield, N. Y. Mr. Stone's father, Horatio Stone, was born in 1800, very likely in the town of Rodman; his parents were from Connecticut. He was educated in the schools of that day and was a farmer by occupation. He married Sophia McKee of this county, and they had eight children: Miranda, Minerva, Mahela, Alexander (as above), Betsey, .Alfred, Charles and Lewis B., who died De- cember 19, 1865; Charles died April 24, 1867. Horatio Stone died June 26, 1869, and his wife October 25. 1862. Mrs. Fannie A. Stone's father, Samuel E. Thompson, was born in Connecticut, January 23, 1799; all of his children by his two marriages were born on the 23d of the month. Mr. Stone is a member of Canonicus Lodge No. 9, I. O. O. F., also of Moshassuck Encampment No. 2, 1. O. O. F., and Damon Lodge No. 3, K. of P., all of Providence, R. I. In his political choice he is a thorough Re- publican. The ancestry of the family is English and Scotch.
Merz, Adam, was born in Bavaria, Germany, May 31, 1851. He was educated in their schools, and is a musician by profession. In 18t] he came to the United States and remained in New York city one year. In 1872 he enlisted in the 9th Regiment Infantry, U. S. A., serving five years; he then went to Omaha, Neb., from 1877 to 1941 and re-enlisted in the same regiment, altogether serving in the army twenty- three years. In 1x57 he was promoted chief musician of the regimental band. In 1×47 he married Mrs. Elizabeth Martin of Omaha. and they have two daughters; Sophia Theresa and Annie Madeline. Mr. Merz is a member of Sackets Harbor Lodge No. 135, F. & .A. M .: of Sackets Harbor Chapter No. 68. R. A. M. ; and of Red Cloud Tribe No. 334. I. O. R. M. of Sackets Harbor. The ancestry of the fam- ily is German and Swiss.
Young, (Gore) Levi W., was born in Franklin county, N. Y., March 22, 1861. He was educated in the common schools, and in 1547 enlisted in Co. G, 11th Infantry, U. S. A., serving three years and was honorably discharged in 1891. October 1,
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1896, he took charge as engineer of the military pumping station situated on llen- derson Bay. May 22, 1891, he married Clara B. Frasier of Sackets Harbor. Mr. Young is a member of Sackets Harbor Lodge No. 185. F. & A. M. ; also of Sackets Harbor Chapter No. 68, R. A. M. In his political choice he is a thorough Democrat. Mr. Young's father, Levi Young, was born about the year 1835; he married Susan Royce and they had six children: Sarah, Levi W., Lovina, Phebe, Rose and Fred. They are both living at this date, 1897. Mrs. Young's father, Frederick Frasier, was born in the town of Henderson in 1855; he was educated there and by occupation is a fireman. He married Mrs. Flora Spencer of Smithville, and they had five children : Clara B., Lena M., Harry D., Roy A. and Harley C. Mr. Frasier died in April, 1887, and his widow married again.
Wescott, Wellington G., was born in the town of Henderson, May 6, 18.42. He was educated in the public schools and Adams Collegiate Institute. His early life was spent on the farm; he was a sailor on the lakes three years, was master of the sailing schooner George W. Wescott. He has had a variety of occupations and is now owner of the summer resort at Campbell's Point, which he is conducting with increasing success. May 28, 1563, he married Mary Littlefield of the town of Hen- derson, and they have one son, Hollis W., born January 27, 1879. Mr. Wescott is a member of Sackets Harbor Lodge No. 135, F. & A. M., and ancestry of family is Welsh and Scotch, of New England origin. Mr. Wescott's father, George W., was born in the town of Hounsfield, March 11, 1813, was educated in the schools of his day, and married Catherine Bell, who was born February 17, 1812. They had five children: Florence, Wellington G., Edwin D, Byron M., and Nelson L. Florence tied in 1859; Byron M. and Nelson L. were drowned in 1879. Mr. Wescott died June 28. 1863, and his widow January 20, 1584.
Wescott, Clarence M., was born in the town of Henderson, December 27, 1839, was educated in the district schools and was a sailoron the lakes, but is now a whole- sale and retail market gardener. November 25, 1862, he married Marian E. Lefting- well of his native town, and they have one son, Fred, who married Kate Desmore of Dexter, N. Y., and have one daughter, Mabel. The family are connected with the Presbyterian church of Sackets Harbor, and in his political choice Mr. Wescott is a gold Democrat. His father, Nelson L. Wescott, was born in the town of Honnsfield, about the year 1811; was educated in the schools of Ins day and was a sailor on the lakes. He married Mary B. Bell of the town of llenderson and they had four chil- dren: Louise A., Clarence M., Henry N. and Walter D. Mr. Wescott was drowned April 7, 1851, and his widow survives at this date, 1897.
Potter, Newman IL., was born in the town of Hounsfield, February 28, 1829. He was educated in the public schools and was graduated from the Watertown Institute. April 29, 1861. he enlisted in Co. K, 35th Infantry N. Y. S. Vols., was promoted ser- geant and participated with his company and regiment in all its battles, and was honorably discharged June 5, 1563. February 28, 1850, he married Harriet E. Good- rich of the town of Pamelia, and they have five children: Fannie E., Fred E., Charles G., Harry A. L., and Harriet M. Fannie E married H. II. Warn and they have one son, Fred A. Fred E. married Charlotte Woohver of Brownville, and they have
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seven children William C., Francis Garfield, Lillian A., Frederick N., Gordon S., Clarence and Loveland. Charles G. married Eva Read of the town of Hounsfield, and they have three children. Helen M., Harriet MI , and Hollis M. Harry A. L. married Margaret L. Moffatt of Dexter, and they have three children: Edith V., Helen M., and Ruth G. Harriet M. married John L. Hamburg of Hounsfield. Mr. Potter is a member of Brownville Lodge No. 53, F. & A. M., of Julius Broadbent Post of Dexter No. 158, G. A. R. department of New York, and of Grange No. 764. This family are noted singers of campaign songs. Mr. Potter's father, Anson, was born in North Brookfield, Mass., March 29, 1803, and came to Jefferson county with his parents m 1811. He married Abby M1. Fall of Connecticut, born April II, 1802, and they had five children: Walter W., Newman H., Lorentine C., Lydia M. and Anson A. Mr. Potter died April 2, 1882, and his widow January 7. 1890. His grand- father, Ilenry 1I. Fall, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war; his grandfather Potter was a soldier in the war of 1819.
Tucker, E. W., was born at Sandy Creek, N. Y., in 1856, a son of M. M. and Em- eline ( Woodruff) Tucker. His father still resides in Sandy Creek, and his mother died there in 1862. Mr. Tucker was educated in the district and union free school at Sandy Creek, after which he was engaged on a farm for a while. He then en- gaged in harness making, coming to Three Mile Bay in 1840, where he opened a haruess store and has since been engaged in that occupation. He was elected town clerk in 1892 by the Republicans and owing to his ability as a penman and his care in administering the duties of his office, is yet serving the people of his town in that capacity. February 6, 1961, he married Emily Lucus, a daughter of Mr. Lucus of Three Mile Bay, and they had eight children, seven of whom are living: Eva, the oldest was born November 15, 1851; Kate, born March 22, 1883; Dean, June 15, 1885; Nettie, deceased, born November 12, 1486, died October 11, 1893; Georgiana, born June 10, 1859; Leah, October 2, 1890; Grace Louise, born November 9, 1894; and Susie M., born August 7, 1896. Mr. Tucker is a charter member of Lodge No. 498, I. O. F., of which he is now recording secretary. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tucker are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church, he being a trustee, and he is enjoying a fine trade. Mrs. Tucker's parents are residents of Three Mile Bay.
Byam & Foster, grocers and dealers in clothing, hats and caps. The present firm was inaugurated April 1, 1897, by the consolidation of two business houses; that of A. 1 .. Byam, dealer in clothing, hats, caps and gents' furnishing goods, with the grocery business of William T. Foster. That no mistake was made in this arrange- meut is borne out by the large and constantly increasing volume of trade enjoyed by them. They are both in the prime of life and their future as a business concern has every indication of being a bright one. Mr. Byam is a native of Chaumont, was born in 1865, and has always resided among the people with whom he now has daily dealings. As a Republican he is deservedly popular; he was made postmaster during Harrison's administration, and is also a member of Chaumont Lodge No. 895, 1. O. Foresters. Mr. Foster was born in Kingston, Ontario, November 30, 1855, and has been a resident of the States for twenty-eight years. His early life was spent mu radroading and farming. He embarked in the grocery business in Chaumont in 1892, continuing the business alone until the formation of the present firm in April,
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1897. Mr. Foster is a member of both the Masons and Foresters, holding mem- bership in Chaumont Lodge No. 172, F. & A. M., and Court Chaumont No. 895. I. O. F.
Bersie, E. C., was born in Adams, February 10, 1549. a son of Edward L. Bersie. Edward L. was engaged in the mercantile business and was a publie spirited man, taking an active interest in the leading events of the day. He married Lucretia. daughter of Asa Tarble. E. C. Bersie was educated in Adams and engaged in mer- cantile business and in 1871 established the firm of Bond, Bersie & Stevens, which continued for three years, when Mr. Bersie withdrew and established himself in business alone. 1n 1971 he married Emma S., daughter of Mr. Houghton. In 1896 Mr. Bersie was appointed postmaster of Adams, and takes an active interest in school and church work. He is past master of Rising Sun Lodge No. 2344, past high priest of Adams Chapter No. 205, and has ever advanced the best interests of his town and town's people.
Conklin & Rider .- This firm is composed of Luther F. Conklin and Fred Rider. Mr. Conklin was born in Antwerp. November 6, 1872. a son of Stephen, and grand- son of Luther Conklin, who came from Remsen, N. Y., in 1815 to Antwerp and en- graged in the tannery business. He also owned a large tract of land. He lived a re- tired life some years. Stephen Conklin, with a brother, John, after the death of their father continued in the tannery business and also the shoe business. Stephen married Sarah Robinson, and they had two sons and one daughter. Luther F. Conklin was educated in Ives Seminary and began his business life in mercantile trade in January, 1895, by buying out F. S. Howe, and Mr. Rider became his part- ner and they are to-day one of the most successful firms of Antwerp. In politics Mr. Conklin is a Republican and is one of the trustees of the village. Mr. Rider was born February 20, 1875, educated in Ives Seminary, engaged in business with F. S. Howe, who sold out as above stated. lle is a Republican and a member of Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, F. & A. M. John Howe Conklin, a brother of Luther, was born in Remsen, N. Y .. in 1812. In 1811 he married Sarah Northrup of Ant- werp, who died in 1858, aged twenty-two years. In 1865 Mr. Conklin married Maria White, who died January 17, 1897. She was a daughter of James White of Antwerp, and their children were Emma W., James W. and John H. Mr. Conklin was a prominent citizen of Antwerp and was supervisor for ten years, from 1854 to 1864. He was at one time warden of Auburn State Prison. He died February 11 1875, aged sixty-three years. James White was born in Westminster, Mass, in 1795, settled in Antwerp in 1825, and in 1824 married Emma Loomis. They had one son and three daughters. Ile was justice of the peace in Antwerp for thirty years and died January 17, 1876, aged seventy eight years.
Foote, II. J., was born in Lafargeville, N. Y., October 27, 1859, son of Handley and Angeline (Sarvay) Foote, he born in Lafargeville, and she in Jefferson county, N. Y., he a son of John Foote, a native of England, a British soldier in the war of 1812, who finally came to the United States to a place near Watertown, and thence to Lafargeville, where he spent the rest of his days, with the exception of two years. 1Te was a Whig and Republican in politics, and he died in Antwerp. His wife was
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Eliza Hall, who also died in Antwerp. The father of the subject is a farmer by oc- cupation, and went from Lafargeville to Philadelphia, and finally to Antwerp village, where he now resides, and where he is engaged in the manufacture of lumber. He is a Republican in politics, a member of Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, F. & A. M., and also Theresa Chapter, R. A. M. Our subject was reared in Lafargeville and educated at Ives Seminary, and was graduated from Eastman Business College about 1876, when he entered the law office of Wmn. Breen, and afterward that of Judge E. H. Neary, and was admitted to the bar in 1880, and has since practiced his profession in Antwerp and Utica. He now resides in Antwerp village. He is a Republican in polities, and now holds the office of justice of the peace. He also owns a saw mill, where he does a very good business. He married Frances A. Nichols, of Wilna, N. Y., by whom he had two sons: Archer L., and Lesley R. J. Mr. Foote has one brother and three sisters: Archer B .. who is in the harness, boot and shoe business at Evans Mills; Ella B, a teacher in Antwerp; Abbie L., at home; Nina B., also a teacher of Antwerp. N. Y. The maternal grandfather of our subject was an early settler of Jefferson county, N. Y.
Eggleston, Gilbert, was born in Antwerp, N. Y., December 20, 1828, son of Perry, son of Asa Eggleston. Perry Eggleston was born in Washington county, N. Y., in 1793, and came to Champion, N. Y., in 1825, and settled on a farm now owned by our subject, where he died April 29, 1871. His wife was Sallie Colburn, of Champion, and they had seven children. She died May 25, 1874. He was in the war of 1812. Our subject was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He is a blacksmith by trade, also owns a farm of 295 acres, keeping a dairy of forty cows. Mr. Eggleston is a Democrat in politics. He is a member of Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, F. & A. M., and also of the Grange. In 1868 Mr. Eggleston married Lois Carmey, of Antwerp, by whom he had eight children: Jennie, G. Engene, Bennie, William, Libbie, Perry, Grover and Hazel.
Dickson, John S., was born in Antwerp, N. Y., son of Robert, son of John Dickson. Robert Dickson was born in Roxburyshire, Scotland, in 1817, and came to Brock- ville, Canada, in 1833, and to Antwerp, N. Y., the same year, where he died. He was one of the leading farmers of the town, having about seven hundred acres of land. In politics he was a Whig and Republican. Ile was one of the stockholders of the Plank Road, and also had stock in the Rome & Watertown railroad. His wife was Ann Wilson, who was born in Scotland, danghter of Alexander and Nellie (Smith) Wilson, who came to Hammond, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., in 1833, where they died. To Robert Diekson and wife were born four children, all of whom are living. Mr. Dickson died November 20, 1893. Our subject was reared on a farm and educated in Ives Seminary. He is a farmer by occupation, and also sells agri- cultural implements. He has 178 acres of land, and keeps a dairy of twenty-five cows. September 12, 1877, he married Sophia, daughter of Myron and May Frances (De Wolfe) Lewis, he a son of Stephen Lewis, son of Ephraim Lewis, one of the first settlers in Wilna in 1808. Ephraim Lewis kept the first hotel in the place. The wife of Capt. Lewis was A. Sophia Ross, and the parents of Mary Franees De- Wolfe were Rev. Harvey and Cornelia (Wolsey) De Wolfe, who came to Wilna in an early day. To our subject and wife have been born six children: Sylvanus L., Ora
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FF., Walter E., John E., Sanford R., and Glenn W., all of whom are living. Syl- vanus L. Diekson married Chloe, daughter of Albert Canfield, October 27, 1897.
Hlouse, Addison C., was born in Lewis county, N. Y., February 18, 1849, a son of Jacob and Tamer (Bent) House, he born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., and she in Vermont. They came to Lewis county in an early day where they were among the first settlers, and in 1860 came to Antwerp; she died in 1878 and he now lives near Carthage at the age of eighty eight years. Jacob House was justice in Lewis county, and carried the first mail from Lowville to Fine, N. Y. Addison C. House was ed- ucated in Ives Seminary, follows farming and owns 148 acres of land, also a farm in Lewis county of 100 acres, and has a dairy of twenty-two cows. In politics Mr. House is a Republican and a member of the Grange. In 1877 he married Libbic, daughter of Asa and Lucina (Ingalls) Mason, and they have five children : Mabel M., Cyrus C., Charles 11., Rubie M., and Libbie S. Mabel married Luther Chapin of Antwerp. Mr. House was overseer of Indian River Grange in 1897. Asa Mason was born in Jefferson county, a son of Asa Mason, one of the early settlers of Ant- werp. Lucina Ingalls Mason was born in Leray. Mr. House's grandfather, Peter House, spent most of his life in Norfolk, N. Y., where he died; his wife was Katie Barnhart, born in Barnhart Islands, and they bad seven children.
Kellogg, William R., was born in Saratoga county, town of Milton, June 20, 1823, a son of Elijah and Tamar (Palmer) Kellogg, natives of Saratoga county, and came to Antwerp in 1828, and there lived and died aged eighty-eight and ninety respec- tively. William R. waseducated in Antwerp and is a farmer and owns with his son, John T., 200 acres of land and keeps a dairy of thirty-two cows. In 18-16 he married Naney, daughter of William Carpenter, early settler of Antwerp, and they had seven children: Mary J., John, Em gene, Theresa, Nellie, Arthur and Ardelle. Mrs. Kel- logg died in 1873 and in 1877 he married Mary D. Smith. John Kellogg was born July 24, 1850, is a member of Antwerp Lodge No. 177, I.O.O.F. and of Antwerp Grange. December 12, 1877, he married Jennie Gates of Antwerp, and they have two children, Lilia M. and Theresa M. Mr. Kellogg's grandfather was a lieutenant under General Washington.
Kelsey, Merritt, was born in Fairfield. Herkimer county, N. Y., April 4, 1823, a son of Renben Kelsey, born in Connecticut in 1811, and came to llerkimer county in an early day. December 31, 1835, he came to Antwerp and bought the old Pardy farm and their died in 1873. His wife was Rebecca Bushnell, born in Connecticut and died in Antwerp in 1856. Merritt Kelsey was educated in the common schools and taught school for a short time, but farming has been his principal occupation. llis father was a ship carpenter and helped build the first steamboat in New York city and worked there ten seasons. Mr. Kelsey has a farm of 115 acres and keeps a dairy of twenty five cows. He was married in 1856 to Mary Weston, and they had four sons: Reuben L., Zina M., both deceased, Jerome W. and Delancey Merritt. Jerome W. is a farmer and lives at home. He was educated in the common schools and has taught school for several years. Delancey was educated at Watertown Commercial School, and was graduated from Belleville Academy and taught in the same school three years. Ile is now a merchant in Belleville, N. Y., is postmaster
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at that place and one of the trustees of the school and president of the village. He has married twice, first, to Clara Bacon, and second, to her sister, Lettie Bacon,
Liddy, J. E., D. D. S., was boru at Three Mile Bay, April 16, 1860, and was edu- cated at the Oswego Normal School; the Medico-Dental College; the Philadelphia Dental College and Medico-Chirurgical College. He received his degree of D. D.S. in 1×57, and has been practicing by himself for eleven years, but was formerly asso- ciated with Dr. Bain. He has been interested in boat building since 1885 and is the leading boat builder in Clayton. He was elected president of the village of Clayton in March, 1896, and had been trustee two years previously. Ile was instrumental in building the engine house in the place. Dr. Liddy is one of the regents examiners and has been since 1894. In September, 1889 he married Minnie Wills, and they have two children: Marian Francis and William Olin.
Vebber, Frank M., M. D., is a native of Jefferson county and taught school ten years, studying medicine the last year. He graduated from the Eclectic Medical College in 1884 and began his regular practice in Lafargeville, where he remained only a short time, when he moved to Carthage, coming to Clayton in 1889. He was a charter member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Carthage; is a member of the Fores- ters and is court physician. Dr. Vebber is a Republican and was elected county coroner and in 1885 and re-elected in 1844. He has been health officer for seven years and still holds that office. He takes a deep interest in educational matters and is clerk of the school board. In 1885 he married Emma E. Snell and they have one daughter, Lottie MI. Dr. Vebber's ancestors were Americans for generations back. His grandfather, Darins Vebber, came to Jefferson county from Massachusetts and his father, Hiram H. Vebber, was a prominent man in this county.
Morse, George E., was born December 2, 1861, and educated in Hungerford Col- legiate Institute and the Albany Law School. Ile was admitted to the bar in March, 14.5, and was associated with his father, H. E. Morse, until the latter went to Cape Vincent as customs officer. In January. 1895. George E. Morse was appointed cus. toms officer, a position he still holds. He is a prominent Democrat and was nomi- nated by his party for senator. In 1946 Mr. Morse married Eliza Rogers, daughter of Minor T. Rogers, and they have two children; Ralph I. and Vera. Mr. Morse is a member of the Masonic fraternity ; of the Odd Fellows and Foresters and has held every office of importance in Odd Fellowship.
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