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Baldwin, William II., was born in Oakfield, N. Y. January 25, 1-2%, a son of Rice and Phbebe Meet the Baldwin. His father left home when twenty-one years old and came to Genesee county in 1813, settling mt the town where he was a muiller and farmer; he died in 1865 in his seventy-thud year. William H. Baldwin was cu- cated in the public schools and at Cary Semmary. Mr. Baldwin was one of the practical and successful farmers of Genesee county, but left his farm about 19 1 and now occupies hi- pleasant home on Summit street in Batavia He has always been respected by his fellow citizens as a man of integrity and usefulness. In 1:56 he was married to Mrs. Jane ME. Stormis, daughter of Henry Edgerton, they have two daughter -: Phoebe J., wife of Charles B. Avery of Oakfield, and Lillian E., wife of Frederick W. Clement of Bethany.
Casey. John P., was born in Batavia, N. Y., August 10, 1857, educated in the parochial school, and early in life learned the plumber's trade In the spring of 1885, with his brother, W. C. Casey (born .April 80, 1834, he established their pre- ent business, making a specialty of fine groceries. Their father, William Casey. was born in Ireland. June 10, 1931, and came to the United States in June, 1553. settling in Batavia, where he was engaged in the shop trade. He was prominent in organtang and building the Cathohe church and in 1853 prepared a local history of that church. He died October 31. 19ST. John P. Casey is at present trustee of St. Joseph's church and a member of the school board, and has ever received and merited the respect of his associates. Mr. Casey is a director of the local Home Association and has been prommeat as a fireman. He is an active, public spirited man, has a lange acquaintance and is held in universal esteem.
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Farrall, George A., was born in the town of Hamlin, N. Y., November 4, 1856, son of Dennis Farrall, who was a native of Canada and came to the United States in 1845, settling in Brockport, where he married Harriet, daughter of Philemon Allen, and through life was engaged in farming; he died in 1865. George A. Farrall was educated in Brockport Normal School, afterward teaching for eight years; he was also engaged in contracting and building in Monroe county. In 1883 he came to Corfu. Genesee county, and taught school for two years, and in 1884 entered the employ of the Johnston Harvester Company, and is now general superintendent of the exten- sive works of that company, and consequently has under him fully 700 men. He is a very capable and tremendously energetic man. He is actively connected with the Baptist church. In 1883 he married Amanda, daughter of Charles Davis ; they have six children Hattie, Jessie, Bertrice, Hortensia, Ruth and Byron. Mr. Farrall takes an active interest in educational and religious institutions.
Shotwell, Isaac M., was born in Elba, N. Y., December 3, 1819. His father, Isaac M. Shotwell, came to Elba in 1918 from New Jersey, where he was one of the leading men of his town. Isaac M. Shotwell, jr., married Elvira L. Scofield, who died in 1853, and afterwards he married Delia A. Mattice, and they were the parents of two children: George M. and Mrs. Clara A. Kellogg. Mr. Shotwell died November 1. 1897. He was a strong temperance man and for many years had been a Prohibi- tionist. For many years prior to his decease he had retired from business and had lived in Batavia. He was a good square man, upright in character, and worthy of the esteem in which he was held.
Stutterd, Joseph F., was born in the town of Stafford, this county, February 8, 1836. His father, also named Joseph, was a native of England but came to Genesee county in 1923 and engaged in farming. He died April 1, 1871, after a life of useful- ness. His wife was Sarah Pidge, and two children were born to them: Sarah M., who died in January, 1854, and the subject of this notice. Joseph F. Stutterd was educated at the Genesee and Wyoming Seminary at Alexander, and at the Albany Normal School, where he prepared for the profession of teaching. This occupation he followed with good success for ten years and then began farming on the old homesteal farm. Mr. Stutterd is one of the reprsentative men of his town and has taken an active part in movements intended to promote its welfare. Few men in Genesee county enjoy so wide an acquaintance with its people ; he is well posted in current events which he discusses among his friends with intelligence and discrimination. Possessed of a line baritone voice he has always been much interested in musical matters; neither has he neglected the schools and churches. In politics he is a staunch Republican. He served one term as justice of the peace, as one of the Sessions judges of the county for three terms (1891-92-93), and represented his town in the board of supervisors in 1870, 1971, 19-1, 1852 and 1887-five years in all. Mr. Stutterd married Clara Alexander, and they have one daughter, Clara B. Statterd.
Massé, Solomon, was born in the Province of Quebec, Canada, October 12, 1829. His father, Ambrose Masse, was engaged in the mercantile business and was a dealer
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in real estate. Solomon Masse was educated in Montreal and began his business career as a merchant in Canada. In 1850 he came to Buffalo and engaged in the same business until 1955, in which year he became a manufacturer of clothing. In 1450 he removed his business to Batavia, continuing there until 1877, when he re- tired from active labor. In 1979 Mr. Masse organized the Genesee County National Bank, of which he was president for six years. In 1955 he established his insurance and real estate business, and is manager of the Buffalo Savings & Loan Association at Batavia. In 1461 Mr. Masse married Josephine Robert; they have five children. Tiburce, Albert, Helen A., Marie L. and Marie A.
Williamson George D., was born in Palmyra, N. Y., December 31, 1951, a son of William H. and Ann B. (Cottrell Williamson. He obtained his education in the public schools, and for fourteen years was engaged in merchandising and as fire in- surance agent. In 1897 he removed to Batavia and became a member of the firm of Weeks & Williamson in the furniture and undertaking business. The following year he purchased Mr. Weeks's interest, and is now carrying the leading stock of furniture in Batavia: and in the undertaking branch of his business he employs mod - ern scientific methods in caring for the dead. Mr. Williamson may be recorded as a first class citizen, who is an interested and active participant in school, church and V. M. C. A. attiis. He is a Mason, a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and also is a member of the Odd Fellows and Maccabees. In 1979 Mr. Williamson was married to Emma E., daughter of C. W. Iline; they have one daughter, Mae A., and one son, Roy H.
Barnes, Joseph C., was born in County Cumberland. North of England, December 12, 1815, a son of William and Mary Barnes, aud was educated partly in England and partly in Cauala, to which country his parents came in 1857. Ile learned the tailor's trade and in 1965 came to Batavia where he was employed until 1873, when he established his present business and is carrying the leading stock of gents' furnish- ing goods and merchant tailoring goods in Batavia. Mr. Barnes is a worthy man, and has earned an I maintained a place in the ranks of the representative business men of Batavia, and has served as a trustee of the village. In 1569 Mr. Barnes mar- ried Clara M., daughter of Nicholas Hawkins; they have two children: William Arthur and Eva J. Eva married Lonis A. Woodward. ILis son is connected with his father's business.
Jewell, Edgar M., was born in the Province of Ontario, Canada, June 9, 1961, a son of William and Elizabeth Jewell. He was educated in the public schools, and was granated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1852. For a time he carried on a drug business in Oshawa, Ont. In 1890 he came to Batavia and established his present basiness at 99 Main street, where he carries the largest stock of imported and domestic drags, books, stationery, etc., in Batavia. Mr. Jewell occupies a mer- ited high standling among the business men of his adopted village, and his influence is exerted in the promotion of the progress of the town and its residents. In 1557 Mr. Jewell married Eva Maud Guy, and they have one son, Harold Guy Jewell.
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Pease, Robert B., was born in Avon, N Y., February 23, 1835, a son of Alvin and Caroline (Chase) Pease. He came to Batavia with his parents when eight years of age and was educated in the public schools. He engaged in the hardware business in partnership with II K. Buell in 1465, under the firm name of Pease & Buell, and purchased his partner's interest in 1\$6 and has since conducted the business alone. Mr. Pease is a public spirited man, has served as trustee of the village five years, member of the school board sixteen years, president of the board of trade three years, and has always sought to advance the best interests of his town. He married Mary, daughter of Edmund and Doreas Bainbridge of Wyoming county, in Novem- ber, 1862, and their children are Mrs. Frances C. Steele, wife of Oren C. Steele; Fred A., of Batavia; and Mrs. Mand E Bowman, wife of Frank Bowman of Buffalo. Mr. Pease's father, who still survives, was sheriff of Genesee county from 1857 to 1800.
Heal, Frank C., was born in Stafford, N. Y., September 29, 1858, a son of Matthew W. and Harriet (March) Heal. Matthew W. Heal came froin England in 1934 with his parents, who settled in Le Roy; he engaged in farming and served as deputy sheriff for nearly twenty years. Frank C. Heal was educated in the public schools, and for nine years was engaged in the produce business. In 1580 he came to Batavia and conducted a hotel for seven years, and in 1897 established his present business of feed, flour and grain. Mr. Heal is an enterprising, pablie spirited citizen. He served for a time as one of the trustees of the village of Batavia. In politics he is a Repub- lican and always takes an active interest in the affairs of his party. In 1811 he was married to Josephine, daughter of the late George Ruprecht.
Olmsted, William D., p. o. Oakfield. N. Y., was born in Le Roy, February 19, 1932, a son of Stephen and Barbara (Parmelee) Olmsted. His father was a native of Ver- mont and came to Genesee county at an early day, with less than one dollar in money and an axe, and took up land in Le Roy ; he died in 1983. W. D. Olmsted was educated at Cary Collegiate Seminary and Old Round House at Le Roy. After finishing his schooling he engaged in the milling business. As an upright, trust- worthy citizen Mr. Olmsted has established an undoubted claim, and his interest in the good of his town and its people is worthy of note. His wife was Frances A. Parmelee, who has borne him two sons-Carlos P. and Herbert W.
Booth, Joseph, was a native of Yorkshire, England, and came to Batavia about 1945. In 1863 he married Laura E., daughter of Silas D. and Eliza A (Smith) Whitney, who came from Washington county in 1835; he was one of the pioneer millers of the town of Elba. The death of Mr. Booth, which occurred July 15, 147. was a loss not only to his family, but to all who knew him; of sterling, upright char- acter, he ever received and merited the respect of his associates. He was survived by his widow, who resides in Batavia, and by one son, George W., whose death occurred soon after that of his father.
Chamberlin, Amos, senior, was born in Barton, Vt., in 1772. He had four brothers, namely: William, Erastus, Ira and Abner, and one sister, Hattie. Amos, sr., had nine children, six boys-Cyrus, Amos, Major, Alfred, John and laren-and
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three girls-Almyra, Mable and Hattie. He left Barton with six boys and Alasta ia 1814; Amos, jr., came on foot and drove a cow, and his mother came on horseback and brought Hazen, the youngest child. in her arms, through the then wilderness to Ginesee county, N. Y. Amos, sr., took up a farm on lot No. 141 (east side), two miles northeast of North Byron, and with the aid of his older sous converted the same into a good farm. David Shed came from Verona, N. Y., and took up the west side of lot No. 141. Hle bad thu teen children, four boys -- Ilarry, David, Oliver and Milo-and nine girls-Polly, Phebe, Anna, Almeda. Betsey, Jane, Sally, Mal- vina and Asenith. Amos Chamberlin, jr., married Phebe Shed November 9, 1820; they had three children-Charles, Charles H. and Helen. Charles H. was born No vember 11, 1424. in Byron; he came from Byron with his father to Oakfield in 1-35 and has resided there ever since. On November 11, 1851, he married Mary A. Bates. she'died June 3, 1991; he married, second, Abbie J. Shed, December 13, 19-2. In polities he has been a Republican, and has held the office of town elerk, and was j :s- tice of the peace for several years, was appointed postmaster under Lincoln's first term and held that office three terms; aud was supervisor of his town. He started a general store in 1-49 and continued it until 1:54, when his health failed and he gave up business. He has built one wood store an I two brick blocks of three stores each, having been barned out three times; he also built a fine house. He has resided in the town longer than ary person now living there, and in the village since 1>49. William, brother of Amos Chamberlin, st., came to Ischua, Cattaraugus county. in the winter of 1815-16, with a sleigh covered with canvas and drawn by a yoke of oxen; the snow was so deep they had to hitch one ox before the other. He has a large number of descendants now living in Cattaraugus county. In 1937 Amos Chamberlin, jr., wishing to send $1,000 in silver com to Michigan, and there being no railroads or express companies, he put one thousand half dollars in each of two sacks, which be fastened to the pommel of his saldie, and mouuting his horse, podle to Buffalo, where he took a boat to Detroit, and then rode a hundred miles farther west. Stopping at a tavern, in the morning when he wished to settle his bill, they refused to accept the Genesee county money, he found relief by going to a brother and getting "willeat ' money. Proceeding. he arrived safely in Branch county. Those are what some people call the good old times.
White, Peregrine Kirk -- so uamed, but generally known as Kirk P. White-was born on the White h onestead farm, on the Byron Road, November 24, 1839. This farm was purchased from the Holland Land Co. by his parents, Chester and Lucy (Toplitt) White, who came from the New England States in an ox cart in 1816, and still remains in the possession of the family. Kirk P. White was educated at Albion College. in Michigan, and was a more than usually well-informed man. He was for many years one of the assessors of Batavia, and was a genial, kind-hearted man. greatly beloved and respected. In 198 he was married to Sarah A., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Warten, White. The death of Mr. White occurred Septem- ber 27, 1991, and his loss was universally deplored by all who knew him. He is sur- vived by his widow and two sons, John and Peregrine.
Barlow, Charles. p. o. Le Roy, was born in Woulten, Hampshire county. England, .
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August 12, 1849, a son of William Barlow and Eliza Broker Barlow, his wife. He was educated in the common schools of London, Eng , and when fifteen years old was employed by his uncle. John Brooker, in whose service be continued for three and a half years. He then learned the gardening business with Edward Buxton ; in 1867 he engaged in selling milk in London and continued that business until 1871. when he came to America, settling first in Perry, N. Y., where he lived for eighteen months and then came to Le Roy, N Y. On December 25, 1866, Mr. Barlow mar- ried Sarah Bundy, at St. George church, Hanover square, Middlesex county, Lun- don England. They had seven children. Arthur, Henry J. (leceased). Alfred II., William C .. Emily F. (deceased). Elith A and Charlotte S. Mr. Barlow is one of Le Roy's progressive farmers, of sterling integrity and is active in church and school matters.
Tuttle, Hon. Thomas B., was born in Yates county. N. Y., September 30, 1844, a son of Henry and Elmira (Weils) Tuttle, natives of New York State. ITis grand- father, Thomas Tuttle, was born in Readle street, New York city, and emigrated to Western New York early in the present century and was one of the pioneers of Yates county. He subsequently removed to Hills lade, Mich., where he was a pioneer, go- ing by canal. He was a farmer and died in Michigan; he had a family of three sons and two daughters, three of whom are now hving. Thomas B. Tuttle is the third eldest and was brought up in Hillsdale Mich., where he was educated, graduating from the high school and from a scientific course in the Hillsdale College, where he was an active member of the Amphictyon Literary Society. Te engaged in the mercantile business as a elerk at Hillsdale, practically working his way through school by his own efforts. In 1560 he went to Dubuque, Iowa, and there opened a drug store on his own account and for five years did a successful business, when he returned to New York State, stopping at Lockport. But not satisfied with the out- look there he came to Le Roy and there located in 1812, and has since carried on the business in which he has been very successful. Ile was for a time trustee of Ingham University, and has held all the offices of the village from president down; was a member of the National Convention at Chicago in 18-4 which nominated Blame. He was elected to the State Legislature in 1894 and served two termis, he served on the Committee on Taxation and Retrenchment, Public Institutions and Revision Committees, was chairman of the Committee on Charitable Institutions in 1:95; and was on the Committee on Strike during the Brooklyn, N. Y., trouble; was respon-i- ble for passage of Corrupt Practices Act and took part in the defeat of the Single Tax bill and bill to exempt pers rid property from tax obligations. He has taken a very active part iu Republican pohties and is now a member of the board of e lucation. He is a member of the Masonie fraternity and I. O. O. F. In 1549 Mr. Tuttle mar- ried Henrietta L. Crocker of Stafford; they have one son, George M., a lawyer in Niagara Falls.
Chaddock, Frank E., p. o. Le Roy, was born in Pavilion, N. Y., August 17, 1444. His father, Suel Chaddock, was born in Caledonia, N. Y., in 1919, moved to Pavilion when four years old, and resided there until 1860, in which year he moved to Le Koy. He was a farmer, and died in November, 1907. He married Eleanor E. Stanard of
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Pavilion, who died April 11. 1981. Frank E. Chaddock was educated in thecommon schools. He taught school for four terms and then engaged in farming. In 1968 he married Aledia E. Stevens; they had two children . Nelle M. and Ada MI , both de- ceased. Mrs. Chaddock died in 1858. Afterwards Mr. Chaddock married I .. Antoi- nette Sprague, daughter of Edwin B. Sprague of Le Roy, N. Y. January 1, 1897, Mr. Chaddock was elected cashier of the Citizens' Bank of Le Roy, a position which he now holds.
Merrill, Nelson J., was born October 24, 1830. His father, Ara P. Merrill, was a native of Whitestown, N. Y., and came to Genesee county in 1815, he married a Miss Rogers for his first wife, and after her death married Mary Strickland. Asa Merrill, his brother, came to Genesee county in 1509, and was prominent in the early growth of the town of Byron. Nelson J. Merrill was educated in the common schools, and in 1956 married Mary, daughter of David Gleason; they have three sons: Jay. Otto and Byron. Mr. Merrill is a practical and successful farmer, and ranks with Byron's enterprising, industrious and upright men.
Miller, Francis T., was born in Byron, N. Y., October 16, 1847. a son of Wheaton S. Miller, a native of the same town, whose parents, Elisha and Martha (Tripp) Mil- ler, came from Wilkes-Barre to Byron in 1810. Wheaton S. Miller married Emarett. daughter of Isaac Southworth, and was engaged in farming and shipping produce and live stock ; he died May 25, 1864. Francis T. Miller was educated in Byron and at an Albany academy. Mr. Miller is one of the progressive men of his town. In 1884 he established h's grain business, in which he is still engaged in company with his brother, Elisha H. Miller. He served as supervisor three terms, 1879-81, and was member of assembly in 1990-91. He enjoys the entire confidence of the com- munity where he rerles, and his advice and assistance are often sought in business matters. In 1969 he was married to Julia A., daughter of James D. Benham; they had eight children Holden C., James D., Francis T , jr., Marion, Mrs. E. L. Mc- Kelver, Imogene, Florence and Annabel. Mrs. Miller died in 1891, and Mr. Miller subsequently married Mrs. Ida Peckham,
Waterman, Bennett, p. o. Morganville, N. Y., was born in the town of Stafford, N. Y., December 21, 1837, a son of Anthony and Sophia (Banister) Waterman, na- tives of Massachusetts. Anthony Waterman arrived in Stafford from Massachusetts March 12, 1816. in company with Versal Banister, his father-in-law, having $1.37 on his arrival. They were eighteen days on the road with an ox team. Bennett Water- man was educated in the common schools, and is a farmer. He married Isabella, daughter of B. F. Cash, they have one daughter, Florence E. Mr. Waterman bears the reputation of an excellent citizen, and in the community where he resides is well known as a successful farmer and representative business man.
Daggs, Charles H., p. o. Le Roy, N. Y., was born in Rochester, N. Y., April 20. 1-55. His father, George O. Dagys, was a native of London, England, and came to Rochester about 1840; he was a butcher. He married Elizabeth Rudman of Roch- ester, and they were the parents of George R., Charles Il., William, David, Frank,
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John, Fanny, Mary, Bert, Lillie, Nellie and Edward. He died in 1887. Charles H. Daggs waseducated in the common schools; he came to Le Roy in 1875 and engaged in the meat business. Ile was elected constable for three years, and in 1888 was appointed chief of police and is still holding the office. He married Mary Curran : their children are Mabel, Frank, Lizzie, Lottie, Charles, Walter and Genevieve. Mr. Daggs is one of Le Roy's well known and highly respected residents, his integrity has never been questioned, and his interest in his town's well-being and advance- ment is a matter of general knowledge.
Hager, John F., p. o. Le Roy, N. Y., was born in the town of Irondequoit, Monroe county, N. Y., October 29, 1945. His father, John A. Hager, was a native of Baden, Germany ; he came to this country in 1835, and died in 1993; his wife was Malana Sours. John F. Hager was educated in the common schools and at the academy at Webster, N. Y. He has always been a farmer ; in 1875 he removed from Gates, N. Y., to Le Roy, buying the Deming farm : in 199! he assumed the superintendency of the "salt farm," and in 1895 started the Beechnut Creamery, which has a capacity of 1,000 pounds per day. He is full of push and enterprise and a valable acquisi- tion to the citizenship of his town. He was school trustee for five years, and was a trustee and is now a deacon of the Le Roy Presbyterian church. On March 19, 1974. Mr. Hager was married to Mary E., daughter of Asahel Pratt. Mrs. Hager was born in Gates, December 21, 1253, and died August 1, 1995; she was a graduate of Mrs. Niekols's Female Academy at Rochester, aud was an active member of the Presbyterian church of Le Roy. Mr. and Mrs. Hager had one son, John B., born December 25, 1879, and died March 4, 1490; they also hal an adopted daughter, Mrs. Bessie N. Hager Edson.
Haywood, Mrs. Sally .-- John Haywood was born in England, November 12, 1809, and came to Genesee county in 1936, where he engaged successfully at farming. He was trustee of schools for ten years. In 1816 he married Sally Shapland of England, they had five children: John, Flisabeth, wife of Henry Radley, Annie, wife of Dr. Harry Sutterby, Mary and William. Mr. Haywood died in 1992; his widow sui- vives him. Mr. Haywood's life was without reproach ; he was a kind neighbor, an industrious and sensible man, and commanded the respect of his associates.
Boyce, James A., was born in Kingston, Canada. November 22, 1860. His father. Stephen Boyce, was a native of the same place and came to Bergen, N. Y., in 1-61, where he was a farmer. James Boyce was educated in the schools of Bergen, and began his business career in the hardware trade. In 1883 he established his present business and is now carrying a general line of hardware, paintsand oils. In 1549 Mr. Boyce married Eunice, daughter of George Lewis; they have one daughter, Helen. He is a member of the Maccabees and is recognized as a man of energy. good character, and like most self-made men, capable and progressive.
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