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Jones, Cornelia A .- The late Charles Jones was born in the township of Darien, N. Y., April 19, 1499, educated in the common schools and followed the Business of farming. On May 1, 1555, he married Cornelia A. Stiles, then of Darien ; they ha ! three children. Martha E., Clara, and Clarence who died at the age of twenty-two years. Martha E. married Orlando W. Reed of Pembroke; they have one daughter. Bessie M. Clara married Newton Johns of Pembroke; they have one daughter. Bertha. Mr. Jones died May 31, 1805. This father, Nathaniel Jones, was born in Pompey, Onondaga county, N. Y., August 30, 1000, and came here with his parents in 1810. His grandfather, Levi Jones, was born September 2, 1757. They cut the trees on the Allegany road through the wilderness from Corfu north for at least two miles. Mrs. Jones's father, Warren Stiles, was born in Westfield, Mass., May 19. 1802, educated in the schools of his day and was a farmer; he married Betsey E. Holcomb of Granby, Conn. The family came to the township of Datien in the year 1934. Five children were born to them as follows. Mary E., born at her mother's old home, Simsbury, Conn. ; four born iu Genesee county, Cornelia A , Henry T., Alvira A. and John F. Mr. Stiles died August 14, 1875. One of the forefathers was a lieutenant in the Revolutionary war; his commission bears date of April 6, 1726. The ancestry of family is Dutch, Welsh and English. Ilenry T. aud John F. Stiles were both soldiers in the war of the Rebellion; the first named diedl there from exposure.
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Tupper, Sheldon C., p. o. Indian Falls, N. Y., was born in the town ship of Elb .. N. Y., April 16, 1537, and educated in the district schools. In his early days he wa- a carpenter and is now a farmer, having owned his present homestead. near Indiay Falls, twenty-two years. February 25, 1462, he married Laura W. Bullock of Elba. N. Y. ; they have eight living children. Minne C., Charles A., Fannie P., Annie E .. Frank W., Homer E., Susie M. and Harry N. Minnie C. married Monroe Derr of Buffalo Fanmie P. married Warren Winslow; they have three children Clarence M .. Allen N., and Millie L. Antie E. married George Ott; their children are Niel and Mabel. Frank W. married Mary Inglesbe. Mr. Tupper's father. Menzie M. Tupper, was born in Connecticut. February 8, 1793, and came to this State when a young man; he married Amerilla Warren of his native State, September 13, 1-22. they had eight chillien Nathan L., Abigail C. and Lycha (twinsi, Tupper, Cordelia C., John C., Sheldon C., and Martha E. Mr. Tupper chied in 1969, and his wite March 14. 1439. Mrs. Tupper's father, Alva N. Bullock, was born at Athens, N. Y .. April %, 1-19, came to the town of Elba in 1537, and on October 26, 1511, married
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Mary A. Waldo of Elba, who bore him seven children Alva L . Silas E .. Perlina, Homer D., Frank E. and Mary A. Mr. Bullock died May 11, 1896, and his wife January 10, 1864. Mr. Tupper in his political faith is thoroughly independent. His grandfather Tupper was a solcher in the Revolutionary war.
Wiedrich, John, p. o. Indian Falls, N Y., was born in the town of Stafford, Gen - esee county, N. Y., September 14, 1:57, obtained his education in the publie schools and is now one of Pembroke's best farmers, coming to that town in 1975. On March 8, 1596. he married Sarah A Walworth of Pembroke; they have two children . Ed- ward and Lydia M Mr. Wiedrich's father, Henry Wiedrich, was born in Alsace, Germany, in 1822, and came to the United States with his parents when six years old, locating.in Wyoming county, where he was educated in the district schools. He married Elizabeth Ditman of Germany, they had nine children. George, Heury, jr., John, William. Elisabeth. Catherine, Carrie, Augustus and Edward. Father and mother are both living at this date, 1808. Mr. Wiedrich has been constable and in- spector of elections for ten years In his political choice he is a Republican.
Clark, Edward II , sa., p. o. East Pembroke, N. Y, was born in Buffalo, N. Y., May 20, 1-51. His parents moved to the town of Batavia when he wasan infant and to the town of Pembroke in 1858; he obtained his education in the district schools and Niagara University. He is a carpenter and joiner and is now one of the town's best farmers. September 21, 1571. he married Mary J. Taylor of the township of Batavia; they had ten children Kose M , who died young; Edward II., jr., Annie E., James A., Sarah A., Esther C., Marian G., Mary J., Emma F., and Monica G. Mr. Clark's father, James Clark, was born in Co inty Monaghan, Ireland, in 1-20 He married Sarah Ridder of his native county, and came to the United States in 1849. They had four children, the oldlest of whom died in infancy. James Clark ched in 1958, and his widow in 1991. Mrs. Clark's father, John Taylor, was born in County Claire, Ireland, December 25, 1-25, and came to the United States in Isf. He was section foreman on the N. V. C. & Il. R. R R. many years; he married Ann Brown, who was born in 1831 ; they had eleven children. one died in infancy, Mary J., John A. and William A (twins), Annie C, who died in her second year, Eliza J., Charles E., Robert N., Joseph M .. George E. and Walter H. Father and mother are both living at this date, 189%. Edward H , jr .. is a graduated trained nurse and at pres- ent is an attendant in the State Hospital in Buffalo, N. Y. Annie is a Normal grad- uate and teaches the intermediate department in the public schools at East Pembroke. The family are members of St Mary's Roman Catholic church. Mi. Clark is a Re- publiean m polities. James J., his brother, died in 1591, leaving eight children, and his widow chied in August, 159%.
Shepard, Henry, p a. East Pembroke, N. Y., was born in Covington, Genesee county, N. Y., May 23. 1>15, educated in the schools of his day and was a farmer until he retired in I>>1 He has married three times; first, to Electa Chipman of Pavilion, who bore lim three children Lorenzo B., Elbert Il., and Cela M. , both sony are dead and the daughter resiles with and cares for her father. Mrs. Shep- ard died in May. 1556, and in the fall of Iss he married Mary Carr of Pavilion, who
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died in September, 1569; and for his third wife he married, in June, 1870, Mary Rogers, of Pavilion, who died at East Pembroke in September, 1890, Mr. Shepard': father, Isaac Shepard, was born in Newfane, Conn., in 1783, edneated there, and married Mary A. Sears of his native place; they came to this county in 1812, they had five children, four of whom grew to maturity. Norman, Henry, John and Delia. Isaac Shepard died in 1861 and his wife in January, 1952. Mr. Shepard's grandfather, Simeon Shepard, was born in Connecticut Miss Shepard is a member of the Bap- tist church. In his political choice Mr. Shepard is a staunch Republican.
Kennedy, Frank. p. o. Fargo, N. Y., son of Jay and Margaret (Sofridge) Kennedy. was born in the north of Ireland. August 2, 1837. His education was obtained in the schools of his native country and at the age of eighteen he emigrated to this country and located in Rochester, N. Y., where he soon secured a position in a carriage fac- tory, and where he was employed for three years. He then removed to Darien, where he has since resided with the exception of about two years, when he lived in Alden. On May 22 1858, Mr. Kennedy was married to Jane, daughter of James and Eliza (Loughrige) Blan, they have nine children. Maggie, Charles C., Emmitt F., Colburn HI., Eva, Alice ML., Lila B., Myra L. and Jay E. Mr. Kennedy is a member of Alden Lodge No. 105. A. O. U. W. Politically he is a Republican, and has always been more or less active in party affair :, but never held or aspired to public office. He is one of Darien's most respected citizens and his friends are legion.
Wright, Orlo W., p. o. Corfu, N. Y., Darien's commissioner of highways, and one of her progressive and enterprising citizens, is the youngest of a family of four chil- dren born to George W. and Elizabeth (Wickmore) Wright, and was born in the town of Alden, Erie county, N. Y., July 17, 1859. Ile is of English descent, his grand- father, Morris Wright, having come to this country from England in the year 1818. Mr. Wright is a member of the Genesee County Grange. Ile is one of the thorough farmers of Darien, and in addition to operating his farm, he is engaged in dealing in cattle, employing one or more men to assist in his farm work ; Ins farm of eighty acres is situated just south of Corfu village. Mr. Wright has succeeded in gaining a competency of this world's goods and is surrounded by all the attributes of a happy home.
Fisher, Carlton G., p. o. Darien Center, N. Y .- One of the most respected and prosperous farmers of Genesee county is Carlton G. Fisher. He is the youngest son of Charles M. and Alice M. (Graonis) Fisher, and was born in the town of Darien, Genesee county, N. Y .. September 24, 1870. Ilis education was begun in the com- mon schools and finished at Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He located at Darien Center and engaged in the produce business in which he was quite successful; he was also engaged in the money brokerage business in Batavia for a year, when he retired from mercantile pursuits and removed to bis farm in Darien, where he has since teskied. On January 22, 1995, Mr. Fisher was married to Mary L., daughter of Hemy C. and Louisa ( Huested) Springer of Alexander ; they have a son, Carlton Alanson, born April 10, 1897. Mr. Fisher in his intercourse with men is frank and manly and is universally esteemed among his fellow citizens.
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Cofran, Thomas K , son of Jacob and Rebecca (Kimball) Cofran, was born in the town of Yorkshire, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., January 20. 1831. He was the youngest of a family of nine children, three sons and six daughters. Ilis educational advantages were very limited indeed, but being possessed of a desire for learning. he used every endeavor within his power to secure an education and was successful. Ile engaged extensively in agricultural pursuits, in which he has met with success. On January 30, 1856, he married Manervia E., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Deming) Hunt; their children ate Flmer M., Milfred H , Candace, wife of Irvin Farnsworth Milo, and Viola, wife of Frank R. Wood Politically Mr. Cofran is a Republican and a firm supporter of that organization. He has held the office of justice of the peace, and is a member of Alden Lodge No. 108. A. O. U. W. Mr. Cofran is a prosperous and progressive agriculturist and an intelligent and upright citizen.
Chick, Charles F., p. o. Attica, N. Y. - One of the most extensive and successful farmers and breeders of fine horses and cattle in Darien, Genesee county, N. Y., is Charles F. Chick, who has a farm of 1>6 acres. Mr. Chick is the son of George and Jane (Percy) Chick, who emigrated from England to Batavia, N. Y., in 1852, from which place, after six months, they removed to Buffalo. Mr. Chick and his twin brother, William, were born December 21, 1955, on the Charles E. West farm at Cold Spring, Buffalo, which farm of 300 acres his father conducted for nineteen years. His schooling was limited, but being a naturally intelligent youth with a keen per- ception, he made up for his lack of schooling by those best of teachers, observation and experience. In 1471 be removed with his parents to Bennington, N. Y., where he married Carrie, daughter of Henty Walker; their children were Henry and Arthur. Mrs. Chick died on January 29, 1991, and Mr. Chick married for his second wife, on December 30, 1895, Ella M., daughter of John and Elizabeth C. (Sterling, Foltz.
Newton, Charles J., was born in the town of Darien. Genesee county, N. Y., Sep- tember 27, 1818, a son of John and Lydia (Newton) Newton. His father died when he was but a child and early in life he was left dependent upon his own exertions for a livelihood. Mr. Newton spent three years as a commercial traveler in the employ of Curtis Whittlesey and later he engaged in the mercantile business on his own ac- count at Fargo, N. Y., where he carried on business for two years, when he sold out and removed to his farm in Darien, where he has since resided. In January , 1590, Mr. Newton married Sarah, daughter of Jacob and Eva (Croop) Spece of Lancaster, Erie county, N. Y. Mr. Newton has never mixed largely in political matters, but his opinions were judiciously formed and fearlessly asserted ; he is now a member of the school board. Ile has a large circle of friends and is an honored and respected citizen.
Richley, Alexander F., p. o. Sawens, N. Y., oldest son of Florain and Elizabeth Richley, was born in the town of Darien, Genesee county, N. Y, March 3. 1560. His father was born in Baden, Germany, emigrated to this country in 1549 and Settled in Darien, where he now restdes. His mother is a native of Switzerland, she came to this country in 1852 Mr. Richley was educated in the public schools of his
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native town and lived at home until January 30, 1853, when he married Mary Smith, who has borne him two children Charles B., born May 7, 1893, and Clara E .. botn June 17, 1890. Mr. Richley is not a club man and has never connected himselt with any societies, save the American Fraternal Insurance Union. He has been some- what active in pubhe affairs, having hell the office of commissioner of highways and is now the supervisor of his town, having been elected as a Democrat in 1898.
Godfrey, Oscar E., was born in Elba, N. Y, September 10, 1833. His father, Nathan S Godfrey, was a native of Orange county, N. Y., and came to Stafford. Genesee county, in 1826 with his parents,. Elgah and Catherine (Slawson) Godfrey. Nathan S. married a daughter of Andrew B. Jones, and through life was a farmer and appraiser of real estate ; he was a man whose judgment was sought and respected by all who knew him, he died May 8, 1891. Oscar E. Godfrey was educated in the common schools. In 1883 he married Annie, daughter of Stephen Shepard ; she died in 1894 Mr. Godfrey is a good farmer, a plain and substantial citizen. In politics he is a strong Democrat.
Wilder, John, was born in the town of Elba, N. Y .. April 21, 1519, a son of Ezra Wilder, who was one of the pioneers of Genesee county. In 1838 he was married to Rebecca A. Walker; she died in 1854, and in 1860 Mrs. Elizabeth Troop, a daughter of Richard and Phelinda (Logan) Gilbert became his wife, By his first marriage he had two daughters Adeliza, who was married to David Shotwell of Elba and is deceased; and Florilla, the wife of Walter II. Raymond. Mr. Wilder was a piac- tical and prosperous farmer, a man of unblemished character, and in his death, which occurred March 20, 1884, Ins town lost one of its valuable residents.
Gardner, Jeffrey W., was born in Schuyler county, N. Y., February 5, 1805, a son of J. W. and Freelove Gardner. His father was a native of Rhode Island and was one of the pioneers of Genesee county, settling in the town of Elba in 1809. Mr. Gardner was a practical and successful farmer, and his career in life was the em- bodiment of industry, honesty and commendable aspirations; his death, on May 1. 1842, removed from the community an active and useful citizen. Mr. Gard- ner married Mis. Martha M. Atwater, widow of Eli Atwater, who had two children: Lueins Atwater, born in Wisconsin, December 23, 1868, and Mary Minerva Atwater, born September 27. 1870. Two children also Messed the second union Jeffrey T .. born October 27, 1876, diedl March 23, 1877, and Grace F., born November 25, 1578, who still lives on the homestead farm with her mother. Hon. John C. Gardner, of the town of Oakfield, was the eldest brother of Jeffrey W., and was prominent in the growth and progress of his town, filling many important positions, and was elected to the Assembly in 1819. He was thrice married; first to Atha Field, who died August 6, 1961 ; second to Har iet D. Ilove, who died August 1, 1870; and third to Jane Britton, who died August 5, 1599. Mr. Gardner died May 29, 1882, honored and respected by all who knew him.
MeCrory, John, was born March 15, 1812, in Ireland, of Scotch descent. He came to America in 1822 with his father, mother, three sisters and one brother, settling in
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Pavilon, Genesee county. The same year his mother died and for two years the children were given homes among strangers. In 1821 his father bought a farmi on the town line road between Batavia and Stafford, and there Mr. Mccrory spent his life till 1536, when he marrie 1 Mary A .. daughter of Deacon Clark of Stafford. and established his home one mile east of Daws Corners. Ten years later he sold that farm and bought one in Stafford, near the home of hischildhood, where he remained until 1851, when he removed to the village of Elba. For thirty-eight years he was one of the foremost men of his town and village. In the maintenance of good pab- lie schools and in the erection of suitable public buildings he was always interested ; his good judgment and unusual sound sense won for him a place in the confidence and esteem of the people not easily gamed. Mr. McCrory was a regular attendant at the Baptist eh irch, serving for years as trustee and for nearly a quarter of a century as treasurer of the church. It is worthy of note just here that he attended the weddings of each of nis sisters and of his brother, also the golden wedding of cach of his sisters. It is rare that such a privilege is granted to one member of a family. In 1976 his wife died, and ir 1575 he married Ordelia Phelps, daughter of Chester Phelps of Elba. Because of his cheerful disposition, decided energy and persever- ance, good business qualifications and well known integrity, Mr. MeCrory served a. an inspiration to young men and old, and was ever ready to aid by influence and money those in need. He died at his residence in Elba, August 24, 1892.
Holmes, Westley G., was born in the town of Henrietta, N. Y .. January 23. 1813, and came to Elba in 1960. In 1-39 he married Olive Roxanna, daughter of Thomas Stevens; they had one daughter. Amy C., wife of D. R. Harkness, to whom were born four sons, Westel E., George N., Estes D. (who was drowned July 30, 1995) and Alva S., and two daughters, Mina L and Edith D. Mr. Holine, was a farmer all his life, he died in 19 6. and he is remembered as an upright, consistent man. whose assistance in any good work was always ready and freely given.
Loveridge, Joel A., was born in Ogden, Monroe county, N. Y., April 13, 1-56. His father, Loomis Loveridge pleceased, was a cousin of Prof. Elias Loomis of Vale College, the compiler of Loommy's Series of Mathematies. Loomis Loveridge mai- ried Emily, daughter of Judge William Butts, and through hfe was a farmer; he died in I>95. J. A. Loveridge was educated at Brockport Normal School and East- man's Business College. He taught school for eighteen years, and in 1596 was elected school commissioner of Genesee county, receiving the largest vote ever given a candidate for that office. In 1951 Mr. Loveridge married Cora Van Saun, they have three children. Mi. Loveridge is giving his undivided attention to the duties of his office, and is making an excellent record.
Melntyre, Estes E., was a native of Charlton, Worcester county, Mass. : he came to Genesee county with his parents, Amos and Nancy Melntyre, in 1919, they made the journey in a wagon from Massachusetts and settled in the town of Elba. Mr. MeIntyre was married to Ake daughter of Ezekiel and Alee White in emily hte. Ile was a farmer and an exemplary man in all the walks of hte, he died on August
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4, 1875, his widow died in 1899. One daughter survives, Hattie J. Mcintyre, a res. ident of Elba.
Raymond, Walter II., was born in Elba. N. Y., July 25, 1845. a son of William C. and Sarah (Southworth) Raymond. William C. Raymond came to Bethany in 152> and soon after removed to Batavia, where he entered the employ of Alva Smith. in 1830 he formed a partnership with Mr. Smith and established a business in Elba, in which he was engaged up to the time of his death. His children were William H., born December 16, 1839, served in Company H. Sth N. Y. Heavy Artillery for three years; Walter II., Mary A., wife of Prof. Samuel P. Moulthrop, now residing in Rochester; and Charles L., born July 30, 1853, and who is now in the city engineer's office in Rochester. The family trace back to the Raymonds in Connecticut, who were among the pioneers of that State. William II. married Waitie, daughter of Christopher and Roxanna Larkin; they have two children. George L and Winter. Walter 11. married Flora A., daughter of John Wilder, two children have been borr to them. Maud, and Grace (deceased). The business house of the Raymonds at Elba is one of the landmarks of Genesee county. William HI. served as supervisor for four years, and Walter H. as postmaster for several terms.
Ivison, Charles, was a native of Paisley, Scotland, and came with his parent-, HIen: ; aud Ann (Clarker Ivison, to the United States in 1820. He married Melissa A. daughter of Levi H. and Betsey Warner, their children are Betsey A., Charles H .. Sarah A. and John C. Mr. Ivison was a practical farmer, a man of liberal and en- lightened sentiments, of clean character, and a staunch member of the Methodist church. His death occurred November 12, 1893, and his loss was keenly felt in the community where he lived.
Moulthrop, Edwin N., p. o. Batavia, N. Y., was born in Wisconsin, October 27. 1859. His father, M. Nelson Moulthrop, formerly engaged in the mercantile and produce business but now retired, has been justice of the peace for fifteen years, a sketch of his life appears elsewhere in this work. E. N. Moulthrop was educated in the common schools and Brockport Normal School. He taught school for three seasons and then engaged in farming In 1872 he was married to Emogene, a daughter of Josiah Merriman; they have two children-Ray and Pearl C. Mr. Moulthiop is a successful and prosperous farmer, and he enjoys the merited re-pec: and confidence of the community in which he resides.
Prole, George, p. o. Morganville, N. Y., was born in Stafford, N. Y .. August 25. 1844. His father, Flenry Piole, was a native of England, and came to Genesce county in 1840, where he carried on farming. He married Mary Radley, and they have three children, George, William and Rebecca, wite of Edward D. Rumsey. George Prole was educated in Le Roy and at the Buffalo Commercial School. Hle is a farmer and a large dealer in produce, being associated with William Prole, under the firm name of George Prole & Bro. Mr. Prole married Emma, daughter of Henry Deshon ; they have three children Henry, Florence and Nellie. Mr. Prole is one of Stafford's successful and representative business men, of sterling integrity and has
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always been interested in the welfare of hus town. Henry Prole died June 5, 1899, at the age of eighty-four years.
Mullen, Albeit T., p. o Morganville, N. Y., was born in the town of Statford, Feb- ruary 9, 1956 His father, William Mullen, was a native of North Devonshire. Eng- land. born December 1, 182%, and carne to Genesce county in 1951, where he carried on farming ; he married Elizabeth Ford of North Devonshire, England, who was born in September, 1922 Albert T. Mullen wa- educated in the common schools and has always been a farmer. He married Nellie E., daughter of John and Mary Scoins. the latter was born in the town of Stafford. August 20, 1856, her father was born in Englan! in June 1sls, anl her mother January 19, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. Mullen have three children Clarence A , born August 30, 1875; William A., born April 25. 13. and Eari W., born October 30, 1892. Mr. Mullen is a respected and public spirited citizen.
Lathrop. Jay, p. o. Morganville, N. Y, was born in the town of Stafford. Novem- ber 19, 1549. His father. John Lathrop, was a native of Pittsford, Vt., and came to Gene-ce crusty 1 1513. settling on the tum which has been in the possession of the family since He married Mattha Chiniord who died May 14. 1-57, leaving six chil- dien Many Lathrop Benham, who died April 11, 1906. W.lham; Ann Lathrop Taggart. die 1 September 21. 1597, Whitman, Juba, died April 23. 1967; and Martha C . who has been a missionary in India for thirty years. Mr. Lathrop married for hissecon & wife Elizabeth Herrick, daughter of Samuel Moody; they had six children Jay, Howard, Alnal, Caroline E , Helen F. and Walter E. Mr. Lathrop died Feb- ruary 22. 1.57, aged ninety-three years. Jay Lathrop was educated in the common schools atot since leaving school has been engaged in farming. He married Mina M., daughter of Aivan Warner, they have one daughter, Florence M. Mr. Lathrop huis servel three terms as supervisor, is one of the representative men of the town, and is the owner of one of the choicest and best equipped farms in the county.
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