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Stickle, Charles W . was born at Cobourg, Ontario, July 26, 1813, of German par- entage which may be traced back to the early part of the seventeenth century. In 1866 he was graduate 1 B. A. with high honors from Victoria University, and three years later he received from his alma mater the degree of M. A. At the close of his college life he came to Oakfield, Genesee county, and taught as assistant master at Cary Collegiate Seminary until 1971, when he removed to New Jersey and spent eleven years there as master of a classical school in the city of Passaic. At the end of that time be returned to Batavia to accept the position of teller in the Farmer's Bank of Batavia, which position he still occupie ?. Mr. Stickle has been for many years a prominent Free Mason in this locality. For fifteen years prior to 150. he wa, secretary of Batavia Lodge No. 475, and the fraternity have now honored him by electing him W. M. of the lodge Ile is also secretary of Western Star Chapter No. 35, R. A. M., and recorder of Batavia Commandery No. 31, K. T. ; he has also for many years been a member of the vestry of St. James Episcopal church, and assist- ant superintendent of its Sunday school. On January 1, 1820, Mr. Stickle married Emily Anna, daughter of Amasa D. Waldo; they have four children: Charles Waldo. M. D., of New York city: Dwight W., of Anheim, Cal. ; Howard W., of Boston, Mass. ; and Wellington W., of Batavia.
Downey, James, was born in County Down, north of Ireland, January 9, 1930, and came to America with his parents. James and Martha Downey, in 1935, settling in the town of Oakfield, where his father was prominent as a man and farmer. They moved to Batavia in 1846, where his father died February 29, 1869, in his eighty first year; his mother died in May, 1870 James Downey was educa'ed in the common
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schools and in 1859 married Ann J., danghter of John Thompson. They had five children: George II., Ida J., Mattie B., Gertrude A. and Maggie A. Mrs. Downey died February 2, 1878. Mr. Downey is known as a good farmer, and a man of un- doubted integrity.
Wade Bros .- John H and James J. Wade, sons of Harris Wade, were born in Ba- tavia, and educated in the Union School. In October, 1992, they established their present business of lumber and Lehigh Valley coal, making a specialty of pine and hemlock lumber, sash, doors, blinds and moldings of all descriptions; also handle asphalt cement roofing, and are agents for fire insurance. John H. Wade married, in 1894, Elizabeth, daughter of John Russell (deceased); they have two daughters and one son: Marion, Genevieve and Harris. The firm of Wade Bros. is one of the progressive firms of Genesee county, taking an intelligent interest in all public affairs. In October, 1898. they. in partnership with C. M. Hall, purchased lot No. 35 of the village of Batavia, formerly known as the ball grounds. They afterwards ent it up into twenty-five building lots and are erecting dwellings on same. It is re- corded in the county elerk's office, and known as Niagara Square. Harris Wade (deceased), was born in the town of Stafford in 1836, a son of Ezekiel Wade, a native of Connecticut. He married Hannah, daughter of John Doyle (deceased); they had five sons and three daughter .: Henry, John Henry and Thomas, all deceased, Mary. Mrs. Juha C. Kauffman, John H., James J. and Anna L. Mr. Wade was a farmer and was recognized as a man of sterling integrity. He died July 8, 1874, and his death was a loss not only to his family, but to all who knew him; of him it ean well be said "an honest man is the noblest work of God." Mary Wade died May 20. 1899.
Gorton, Warren, was born in Columbia county, N. Y., October 12, 1839, a son of William and Hannah (Tripp) Gorton, and was educated in the common schools. Iu 1891 he came to East Pembroke and purchased the East Pembroke Mills, making a specialty of fine grades of flour. In 1853 he married Nellie Plate; they had four chil- dren: Warten A., Ralph, Edward and Florence. Mr. Gorton has earned the repu- tation of being a good business man and is considered a worthy member of the com- munity where he lives.
Stanley, G. W. was born in Onondaga county, N. Y., October 4, 1838, a son of Joseph S Stanley, and grandson of Jonathan Stanley, who was the first member of assembly from Onondaga county. Joseph S. Stanley married Mahala Welch, and was a merchant and a farmer : he died in 1892. G W. Stanley was educated in the common schools, and carried on farming until 1555, when he engaged in the Inmber business, with which he has been identified for forty-three years. On August 21. 1861, he enlisted in the 2d N. Y. Cavalry and took part in the battles of second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the battle of Aldie, scarcely noted in the history of the war, but a sharp engagement, the regiment losing twenty- seven men and officers. He resigned in October, 1865, with the rank of captain. In 1870 MIr. Stanley marrieJ Louisa H., daughter of A. J. Cummings; they have one daughter, Maud C. Mr. Stanley is one of the progressive business men of his town,
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is commander of General Upton Post No. 299, G. A. R., and is now in command of the 8th Brigade, G. A. R., of the 8th Judicial District, with the rank of brigadier- general.
Winslow, Charles T., p. o South Alabama, N. Y., was born in Cambria Mills, Mich., September 20. 1866, a son of Edson J and Sarah Ingalsbe Winslow. His father was a native of Monroe county, N. Y., and came to Genesee county in 1850. He has an honorable record in the Civil war. he was a corporal in the 8th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, and was severely wounded in the face at Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864; a surviving officer of the famous Sth Heavy Artillery has lately said, "There was not a better soldier in the regiment than Edson Winslow." C. T. Winslow received his education at Starkey Seminary after leaving school he went to Oregon where he was engaged in the lumber trade for six years. He married Sarah A. Ingalsbe. Mr. Winslow is a careful an 1 thrifty farmer, and is known as a man of intelligence, in- tegrity and modern ideas.
Moynihan, Michael, was born in Ireland in 1840 and in 1951 came to the United States with his parents, John and Jula Moynihan, who settled in Batavia and were prominent in the history of the Catholic church. Mr. Moynihan was educated in the Union schools, and learned the clothing business with S. Masse. He has been en- gaged in the clothing trade as clerk or proprietor for nearly forty years. In 1877 he established himself in business which he since has carried on successfully. Mr. Moyniban is serving his second term as trustee of Batavia, and actively participates in educational and religious affairs and beneficiary societies. In politics he is a Re- publican. Mr. Moynihan, as his friends well know, has a very forcible way of ex- pressing himself, and although making no pretensions as a public speaker, he is often called upon when matter, of local interest are under discussion, and his re- marks always carry weight. In 1872 Mr. Moynihan was married to Margaret Keenan ; their children are Edward, Frank, Michael, John, Mary, Margaret, Ellen, Monica and Anna.
Ebling, Charles M., was born in Buffalo, August 26, 1960, a son of John Ebling, who was a native of Germany and came to the United States in 1945. settling in Buffalo, where he conducted a cooperage and hotel business; he died in 1893. Charles M. was educated in Buffalo, and engaged in the grocery and meat business. Ile established his present business in Batavia in 1882. In 1883 he was married to Mary. daughter of George Stakel, they have two sons: Carl and Herman. Mr. Ebling Served as a village trustee from 1985 to 1997; his record as an honorable business man and valuable citizen is of the highest.
Marsh, Almond C., was born in Dorset, Vt., February 29, 1824, and came to Gen- esee county in 1842, settling in the town of Bethany, where he lived for about twen- ty-eight years. Thence he removed to Le Roy, where he bought and sokl stock in connection with farming, remaining there about twelve years. Since then he has resided in Batavia with the exception of one year spent in the West. In I>49 he was married to Rebecca, daughter of Asel Dow; they have one danghter, Mrs, L. N.
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Smith of Watseka, Ill. Mr. Marsh is one of the practical and successful farmers of his town. He served three years as assessor, and in various ways has given pract :- cal evidence of his interest in his town's welfare ; he bears an unblemished character and is popular in his community. Mrs. Marsh died December 11, 1897.
Parmele, Lucius B., M. D .. was born in Alden, Erie county, N. Y., November 16. 1940. His parents, John J. and Joanna (Baker) Parmele, were natives of Connecti- cat, his father having come with his parents to Ontario county in 1407. Dr. Parmele prepared for college in Ai len Seminary and was graduated from the University of Rochester in 1864 and the Medical Department of the University of Buffalo in 1867, receiving the degree of Master of Arts from the University of Rochester in 1972. Ile began the practice of ! i- profession in East Pembroke in 1867, and in 1853 came to Batavia, where he established his present practice. In 18GS he married Susan A , daughter of Ebenezer Allen they have three children. Mrs. Wm. P. Curtis, Lucius A. and Porter I. D :. Parmi de served as supervisor of Pembroke for the years 197%- 1870 and 1980, and as a coroner of Genesee county for twelve years, ending in 1596
Fargo Adelbert B., p o. Alexander. N. Y., son of Walter B. and Sarah M. (Covell) Fargo, was born in Warsaw, Wyoming county, N. Y., October 28, 1857. His educa- tion was obtained in the public schools of his native town, supplemented by a course at the Warsaw Union School. He is descended from James Fargo who settled at of near New London, Conn .. early in the seventeenth century. His father wasa farmer and it was quite natural that his son should take up the same pursuit, which he did, and has been successfully engaged in farming since. On May 2%, 1884, he married Mary L., daughter of Sanford and Ann (Thompson) Riddle ; they have two children George R , born May 17, 1-94, and Florence L., born March 5. 1888. Mr. Fargo is a member of Attica Lodge, No. 462, F. & A. M. He has lately been appointed one of the Sidepath Commissioners for Genesce county under the bicycle law of 1899
Kraatz, Loouis, p. o. Akron, N. Y., was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, November 14, 1953, was e lucate ! there and came to the United States in 1972, locating in Pem- broke, Genesee county, N. Y., and is one of the town's best German farmers He has married twice ; first, on March 3, 1979, to El'en Tesnow, of Pembroke, who died in 1989, leaving four children Charles. Louis, jr., Dora and Alvin. In 1891 Mr. Krautz married Annie Tesnow, sister of his first wife ; they have two children, Pearl and Ray- mond The olde : son, Charles, is attending college at this date (1998) Mr. and Mrs Kraatz are members of the M. E. church of Akron. he being president of the board of trustees. In his political choice he is a thorough Republican. The Teshows came from the same part of Germany as the Kraatzes.
Sweet, Charles A., p o. Oakfield, N. Y., was born in Elmira, N. Y., April 16. 1853. His father. Asa W. Sweet, was born in Albany county, and served three years in the Civil war, after which he was a foreman in a planing mull in Williamsport, Pa. He married Caroline Freeman and had two children; he died in 1896 C. A. Sweet was educated in the common schools and was engaged in photography for twenty years. November 9, 1994, the Diamond Wall Cement Company was incorporated at Will-
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iamsport, Pa., with the following officers: F. H. McCormick, president; Eber Culver, vice-president: C. A. Sweet, secretary and treasurer; and N. H. Culver, general manager. In 1897 they started a branch plant at Oakfield, with C. A. Sweet as man- ager. Mr. Sweet married Jennie A. Erwin, they have one daughter, Harriet. Mr. Sweet was five years in the City Guards and seven years in the fire department of Williamsport; also ten years in the fire department of Wellsboro, Pa. He was elected drill master and is a past grand and past P. C. P. in the Odd Fellows; also is a past captain in the Patriarchy Militant. Mr. Sweet is an enterprising business man, of sterling integrity and takes an active part in church and school matters.
Staples, Job A., was born in Berkshire county, Mass., August 17, 1912. a son of Lyman and. Susan (Harkness) Staples. His father was a native of the same town and came to Elba in 1847. where he was a shoemaker and farmer ; he was one of the prominent men of the town in both school and church matters; he died in 1555. Job A. Staples was educatol in the common schools and Cary Collegiate Seminary. In 1960 he engaged in the luniver, stave and cooperage business, and in 1999 established his mercantile business, and still continues both branches. In 1861 Mr. Staples mar- ried Maria, daughter of Thomas Griffin; their children are. N. Elmer, George K., Charles J., Cleveland J., Emma J., Marian F. aud Alida B. Mr. Staples served as supervisor for 1550 and1 1952 and has filled other town offices. He has been success. ful in his business life, and is numbered among those who, in all proper ways, have labored for the public weal.
Vickery, Maria H., p. o. Darien Center, N. Y., was born in Martinsburg. Lewis county, N. Y., April 22, 1847, daughter of Justus B. and Jane (Salmon) Corp. Mr. Corp was born in Russia, Herkimer county, N. Y., March 29, 1817, and married Jane Salmon January 14, 1841 ; she was born August 28, 1817. They were among the old- est residents of Darien. Mrs. Vickery remained at home with her parents until April 14, 1850, when she married Dr. Howard W. Vickery, son of Benjamin and Catherine (Waterbury) Vickery, au I born in the town of Yates, Orleans county, N. Y., August 29, 1834. His boyhood was spent upon his father's farm and in attending the com- mon schools until 1851, when his patents removed to Datien Center. In 1-52 he at- tended the seminary at the latter place, afterwards clerking in his father's store and spending his leisure hours reading medicine, preparatory to entering the office of 1)1. Bullard of Buffalo as a student. In 1863 he was graduated from the medical de- partment of the University of Buffalo with the degree of M. D. Ile immediately be- gan practice in Mt. Morris, where he resided for a few months, when he removed to Caledonia and went into partnership with Dr. Wells, returning to Darien Center in 1865. In 1873 the doctor sent a sample of the water of the Vietor Mineral Spring to George Hadley, M D., professor of chemistry and pharmacy, of Buffalo, to be ana- lyzed, who replied that it was very similar to the water of Congress Spring at Sara- toga. The analysis being satisfactory. the firm of Dr. W. H. Vickery & Co was formed for the sale of the water, and a large business was done until they sold out to other parties. This celebrated spring is about two miles from the Erie railroad sta- tion. In 1982 he built a large store, keeping drugs and a general line of goods and doing a fine business until he sold out in 1548. During all these years he carried on
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a large and lucrative practice until his death, March 16, 1897. Dr. Vickery was a great student and a lover of home. Ilis leisure hours were spent with his family. which consisted of his wife and two children: Katie M and Irving I1. He was Board of Health physician and a member of the Odd Fellows. Dr. Vickery was of English and Scotch descent. Three Vickery brothers came from England to America on a hunting and pleasure trip. One of the brothers died in the wilderness near Lake Champlain ; the remaining two hollowed out a log and buried him therein near the lake. They then separated, one going down the Hudson river, while the other set- tled in Rensselaer county. He was a strong Tory, and while he was on a hunting expedition his seven sons enlisted in General Washington's army and wintered with him at Valley Forge. On his way home he heard that his sons had joined the Amer- iean army, and was so indignant that he went into the stable after arriving home and cut the hamstrings of thirty valuable blooded horses. Benjamin Vickery, his grandson, was born in Nas-au, Rensselaer county, in 1777 and was married to Cathe- rine Waterbury of the same place on September 5, 1816. Her maternal grandpaien :-. Arthur and Catherine (Mc Kenzie) Morrison, came from Glasgow, Scotland to Ame. . ica. A daughter, Mary, was born in March, 1777, in New York city; her parent- settled in Kinderhook; they were tories, and at the beginning of the Revolution left this daughter with German friends named Graham, and both entered the army. Mary grew to womanhood, believing the Grahams her true parents; as her father and mother did not return at the close of the war, hier foster parents brought her up as their own child. She married Samuel Waterbury December 29, 1799. During all these years her father and brothers were searching the country for her finally find- ing her and her family living in Nassau. Her father's home was near St. John, New Brunswick, he desired Mary and her family to return with him, as he was wealthy and woukl do well by theta; but her husband declined to go because her people were tories. Her father visited her once afterwards. She died November 20, 1565, at Yates, Orleans county. Her daughter, Catherine ( Waterbury) Vickery, was born November 23, 1500, and died at Darien Center, March 16, 1989. Her husband. Ben- jamin Vickery, died February 29, 1980, at the same place.
Collins, George B., was born in Batavia, N. Y., June 9, 1864. His father, John Collins, was a native of Ireland and came to Genesee county in 1-50, where he has been a farmer. He served two years in the War of the Rebellion, enlisting in Co. A. 8th X Y. Heavy Artillery. Ile married Ellen MeVea. George B. Collins received his education in the common schools and in 1887 moved to Byron and engaged in farming ; in 1591 he engaged in the mercantile business, which he is now conducting. carrying the leading stock, he is also a dealer in real estate. In 1581 Mr. Collins married Lillian M , daughter of John Spear; their children are: George Le Roy, Mac and Esther L. Mr. Collins is one of the self-made men of Genesee county, progres- sive in the best sense of the word, and commands the esteem and confidence of hits associates.
Call, Robert, was born in Chawleigh, Devonshire, England, June 5, 1931. a son of John and Grace (Pame) Call, who were the parents of Mary, Ann, John, William and Elizabeth, John Call died in 1-3. Robert Call was educated in the common schools
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and came to America in 1833, in 1554 he married, at Fitchburg, Mass., Charlotte, oldest daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Joslin, born May 25, 1834, at Filleigh, Dev- onshire, England; their children are William A., Albeit H., Charles J. and Lizzie A. Mr. Call was a gardener for five years near Boston, and in 1858 came to Staf- ford, Genesee county, N. Y., where he engaged in farming. in 1868 he purchased the farm where he now resides, making a specialty of potato raising. He cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln, and he afterward voted for Grant, Hayes and Garfield. In 1852 he joined the Prohibition party and has voted with it ever since and worked for its success, devoting much time and money to the cause. He was vice-president of the Silver Lake Temperance Assembly for a number of years. He has been a member of the First Christian Church of Stafford for thirty-five years, has been its trustee and clerk for more than twenty years, also trustee of the Minis- ters' Aid and Benevolent Society, and one of the advisory board for the Aged Minis- ters' Home for all the Christian churches of the United States and Canada, which is located at Castile, N Y. He has been sent as a delegate by the church to its annual conference sessions for the last t ver ty-five years, has been treasurer of the confer- ence for fourteen years, and twice was sent by that body as a lay delegate to the Quadrennial Convention of all the Christian churches of America and Canada. From small beginnings Mr. Call has, by thrift and enterprise, become one of the largest land owners in the county.
Lewis, Jasper P., p. o. Alexander, N. Y., a native of Alexander, Genesee county, N. Y .. born September 24, 1838, is a gran Ison of James Lewis, who emigrated from Massachusetts to the Holland Land Purchase in Genesee county in 1804, and son of Anson and Mary (Peck) Lewis. His father was a successful farmer of Alexander until his death. The Peck family are one of the oldest and most respected pioneer families of Genesee county Mr. Lewis's boyhood was passed on his father's farm and in the public schools until he was twenty years of age, when he entered the en - ploy of the Erie railroad at Alexander as station agent, and has been in the employ of the same company since 1858, with the exception of nine months. Mr. Lewis is also agent for the Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express and the Western Union Telegraph Com- pany. On October 16, 1862, he married Cornelia 1, daughter of Gilbert Nelson, they have one daughter, Nellie, wife of William G. Pollard of Batavia, N. Y. Mr. Lewis was a member of Tonawanda Lodge No 145, I. O. O. F., for twenty-one years, or until it disbanded, and has been a traster of the Universalist church for fifteen years, he held the office of supervisor during the years 1881, 1882 and 1883, and has been poormaster for many years. Mr. Lewis is a man of unusual intelligence, cour- teous and affable demeanor, but frant in his manner and expression During the forty years he has been in the service of the Erie Railroad he has proved himself a man of industry, integrity, and fidelity to the interests of the company he represents.
Whiting. Flavin; J., p. o. Darien, a son of Nathaniel and Alpha (Kezar) Whiting. was born in the town of East Winthrop, Kennebeck county, Me., July 9, 1922. His early education was obtained in the common schools of his native town, and when eighteen years of age he removed west, locating in the town of Clarkson, Monroe county, N. Y., April 14, 1840. Hle attended the Brockport Collegiate Institute for
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three years, working on farms during vacation. In 1843 he commenced teaching and continued that occupation for twelve years, at the same time holding the other of town superintendent of schools five years, also justice of the peace four years. In 1856 he removed to the town of Allen, Erie county, where he resided ten years, teaching and farming alternately winter and summer. He was elected asssessor for three years. In 1866 Mr. Whiting moved to Corfu in Genesee county, and two years later moved to Darien, whore he has resided twenty-one years, continuing the occupation of farm- ing, and teaching part of the time. Mr. Whiting was elected to the office of super- visor in Darien which office he held for a period of six years, 1889-90-91-92-96-97 He cast his first presidential vote in 1841 for Henry Clay and has voted at every presi- dential election from Clay to Mckinley. He has always been identified with the Republican party, and is one of Darien's leading and most respected citizens. On January 1. 1950, he was married to Eleanor, daughter of Henry J. and Ehzabeth Smith; they have three children Mina, wife of Allie Griswold; Eugenia, wife of Frank Rogers; and Charles, who was married to Florence Shelts.
Fisk, Pliny B., was born in Byr . December 9, 1830. His father, Levi Fisk, was a native of Franklin county, Mass , and came to Genesee county in 1818, settling in the town of Byron, and in the same year he erected a small woolen mill. Ile mar - ried Cynthia Coleman and became a successful and prosperous farmer. He was one of the founders of the Congregational church in Byron ; served on the board of super- visors, and was electe I to the Assembly in 1850 aud 1851. He died September 16. 1878, in his eighty-eighth year. He was survived by John S. Fisk, who died Febru- ary 2, 1891. Pliny B. Fisk, and by three daughters, Clarissa Fisk. Cynthia C. Fisk and Abigail F. Green, wi low of the late IIon. Loren Green. Pliny B. Fisk and Mrs. Green are the only survivors of the family. Pliny B. Fisk was educated in the common schools and in 1:57 married Jane Walker, daughter of Cyrenus Walker. They have one son. Lewi W , who resides in Byron. Mr. Fisk has been a successful farmer and has throughout his life taken an active interest in school and church mat- ters. In politics he is a Republican.
Warboys, John, was born in Hertfordshire, England, August 22, 1825, and came to the United Statesin 1951 with his wife, Mary A. Smith, settling in Bergen in 1555. In 1865 he bought the Giles Tripp farm aud afterwards bought part of the Adams farm, having 200 acres in all Of the numerous body of English immigrants who have established homes in Genesee county, none has made a better record than Mr. Warboys; of industrious, thrifty habits, he has made the best of his opportunities. and is known as an upright, whole-souled man.
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