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Kinne, Charles A., p. o. Pembroke, N. Y., was born in Corlu, N. Y., August 2%. 1442. received an academic eduration, and his early life was devoted to farming. In 1×09 he was appointed station agent of the Batavia and Tonawanda branch of the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. at Pembroke, and at the same time was a dealer in produce. until 1595. He has been supervisor of his township five years and magistrate two
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terms. He was appointed deputy collector of internal revenue and servel three years and three months under Cleveland's first administration ; in November, 1993, he was reappointed, serving until the present time, 1895. In polities he is a thorough Democrat. In 1885 Mi. Kibe married Maggie Buxton of Pen. broke; they have one son, Ernest C , who is practicing law in Buffalo. N Y. Mr. Kinne's father, Jonas W. Kinne was born in Corfu, N.Y., Fe'naty 21. 1814, and chedl January 20. 1599, he was educated in the schools of that early day and was always a farmer; he mar- ried Maria Long of Pembroke ; they had two children Charles A. and Augusta Mi., who married Wilder E. Sumner of Corfu , they have one daughter, Ina MI. Jonas W. Kinne's father, Jonas Kinte, was born in Rupert, Vt., in 1786, and came here with the Darrow family in 1:07; he married Hannah Darrow, they had six children: Electa, William, Randolph, Royal W . Jonas and Juha, who died at the age of five years. Mr. Jonas Kinne died in 1822 and his widow in 1837.
Scott. Isaac Caniff, p o. Fort Hall. N. Y., was born in Canada, January 26, 1945. His father was a native of Openla county, N. Y., an I was a school teacher for a number of years; he later became a farmer, and was a trustee of one school district for fifteen years; he afterward mowed to Canada and there was married to Elizabeth B. Adsit, whose parents were natives of New York State, their children were Ebe- nezer, born in 1841, died in 1565; Johu, diod in 1951; Jane, Joseph W., Caroline E., Alonzo, who was killed by a horse in 1965. Isaac Caniff Scott was educate I in the common schools, and has always been a tarme. ; he has been school trustee for two years. In 1970 he was united in marriage with Mary E. Hopkin-, of which union four children were born, namely Jesse J , who diel of scarlet fever in 1-26; Sydney C., Anna M. and John E. Mrs. Mary E Scott is a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Hopkins, natives of England, who came to America when young: their children were Emma C., Anna E .. Charles J., who died of typhoid fever in 1426. John B , George II. and Jesse J., who was graduated from Cornell University in Jane. 1sss, and died September 11 of the same year. Mr. Scott is one of Le Roy's progress. ve farmers, is of undoubted integrity, and has always been active in promoting his town's welfare.
Drake, George L., p. o. Od'stiehl, N. Y., was born in Yates county, N Y., January 11, 1825, a son of John and Fanny (Haxton) Drake. His father was a native of New Jersey and came to Genesee county about 1945, where he came I on farming and was one of the first to manufacture tiles. Ile died about 1961. George L Drake was educated in the common schools and engaged in farming and in the manufacture of tiles. Mr. Drake is a man of clean reputation, and has made himoff useful by par- ticipating in all measures for the advancement and good of his town.
Parker, Harlow E., was born in the town of Elba, N. Y, July 7, 1-26, a son of Sherrod and Sally (Withams) Parker. Sherrod Parker serve l in the war of 1-12. and was prominent in the growth and progress of his town, he die lia 15;5 in his eighty-second year: his father was a Revolutionary sollier. Harlow E Parker was educated in the common schools, he is one of the practical and substantial farmers of Generee county; he served as supervisor during 1979 and 1-73, and had been
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assessor six years, he has always takeu an active interest in educational and religious institutions, and he is greatly respected in the town where he has lived all his ti In 1850 he was married to Almira J., daughter of Daniel and Margaret M. Hoopr : they have two children -Will IT , the present supervisor of Elba, and Mrs. Helen M. White of Brockport.
Chick, William p. o. Attica, N. Y., son of George and Jane ( Percy) Chick, was born in Buffalo, N. Y , in 1856 His parents were natives of England and came to this country in 1852, settling in Batavia, N. Y., where they lived for about six months, then removed to Buffalo Mr. Chick received his education in the common district schools and almost his entire life has been devoted to farming. He became a resident of Darien in I>>5, buying the farm where he now lives. In March, Iss). he married Mary, daughter of Christian A and Wilhelmina (Bauer) Gruner of Alexander; they have one son, George H , born January 14, 1886, Mr. Chick is a successful and progressive farmer, and is respected by all who know him.
Clark, Mrs. Mary, p o Batavia, N. Y. -- John Clark was born in Ireland, June 10. 1844, and emigrated to Genesee county in 1559. In 1861 he engaged in farming in Stafford. Genesee county. He was a thrifty, industrious man, honorable in his deal- ings and a good neighbor, starting in life poor, at the time of his decease, May 29. 1>93, he left to his tamily a fine farm In 1875 he was married to Mary, daughter of Christopher and Mary Riggs, they had five children John, Anna E , Mary L., Rose I. and William
Nelan, Maurice, who for a number of years has been recognized as one of the tore. most and successful farmers of Genesee county, won his way to the front rank of his generation by sheer energy, hard work and a genius for overcoming obstacles and making circumstances the servants of his will. He is truly the architect of his own fortune, inheriting nothing from the generation before him but an honored family name and the high qualities of character for which he has long been noted. He is a son of Dennis and Ellen (Pierce) Nelau, and was born in County Kerry, Province of Munster, Ireland, July 20 1534 Ilis father died when he was a boy of four year-, leaving a widow and three children dependent upon their own exertions, In 1552 Maurice emigrated to this country, landing in New York with but twenty-five cents in money. He work d his way to Middlebury, Wyoming county, where he secured employment on a farm. For his first year's service he received but $26 By hard work, strict economy and an indomitable will he accumulated enough money to buy a farm, and has added to it from time to time until now he has two hundred and thirty acres of as fine land as is to be found iu Genesee county, Mr. Nelan married Jane A. Welton, by whom he has three children, viz Thomas, Morris and Lewis. Mr. Nelan is a liberal supporter of the M E. Church, although he is not a member. Politically he is a Republican and his first vote was cast for President Lincoln He held the office of highway commissioner for seven years. Mr. Nelan has a pleasant home and in his dortestie and social relations he is kind and genial. Strangers al- ways find him courteves and pleasant. He is liberal and public spirited, and a free and cheerful giver to pubhe enterprises that tend to promote the best interests of his community.
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Deming. Henry D., was born in Byron, N. Y., August 27, 1830, a som Wilham H. and Salhe (Castelin) Demay. This father was a native of Berkshire county. Mass., and came to Genesee county in 7525, he was a farmer and wagonmaker, and was active in the interests of his town, serving as assess or for several years, he died in 1897. Henry D. Denning was e treated in the common schools and at Brockport Academy. He is a man of excellent character, and he has never been backward in taking a part in such measures and institutions as have promised to be of benefit to his town. In 1-55 he was married to Deha Spadford, who died in 1961, leaving one son, William Il. Deming. in 1-66 he was married to Marion Hume; she died in 1997, leaving two children Charles 11. and Mr. F. E. Neal; he afterwards married Mrs. Elizabeth Shute.
Holmes, David Corweg. p. .. Damien. N Y, a prominent farmer of Genesee county. is a son of Mansue !! an [ Cara .Orcutty I diges, ail was born in the town of Fulton, Scholarte county, N. Y. November 9. 15.11. He received Ins education m the common schools and Scholar :. Se amary, and taught school for three terms, after which he setth ! in the town of Daren and engaged is farming. His father died when he was eleven years of age, an the and his brothers were compellel to make their own way in the world, besides caring for then mother and sisters, thus early learning by experience the practical duties o. live, which education has not been with- out its good results. Mr. Holmes is interested in Ins ton's welfare and progress, and has held the offices of collector and justice of the peace at different times for eleven years, he is a member of Nicth Akxande: Grange end of the Presbyterian Church at Corfu, N. Y. On Decem er 28 1-59, Mr. Holmes was married to Ehza- beth, daughter of Robert and Nancy Ward MeDonalt. They hal tour children Sylvester, who was married to Mona Creanell of Rochester; Ella M . married to Samuel Osborne of Elmira, Clara, wife of Ralph W North of Alexander; and Ette M., who died on September 6, 15 1.
Halsey, Fred. p. o. North Pembroke, N. Y . was born in Alabama, N Y., May 15. 1465, a son of Henryand Lucetta i Frary) Halsey. His father was born in Alabama, and 's now living in Oakfield, N. Y, where he is a deader in produce and hay. Fred Haley was educated at Cary Semmary and at Rochester Business University. After leaving school he was a dealer in palace for two years, a il then engaged in farm- ing, devoting his attention to dairy og, the ship san a losty galloas of milk per day He is a pushing, energetic man, and possessed of these characteristics which insure success in life Mr. Halsey was marie ? to Marion daughter of George Faller; they have two children. Ahce F. and Catherine R.
Rhodes, George, p. o. Wheatville, N. Y , was born in Alabama, N. Y . January 22. 1535, a son of Sylvester and Sophia (Tryon Rhodes His father was a native of Connecticut and came to Genesee county, N. Y., about 1500; he died in Ohio in 119Ger a progressive and successful farmer. He has always been a Kepe chan and has been active in party affairs. He is a public spirited man, who is. Is the papers and knows what is going on in the world. In 195she was married to Many D. Amyden ;
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they had six children George L., Clara, Augustus A., Nellie M., Gertrude and Me :- tie (deceased)
Farley, Abiathe:, Life of Le Roy, N. Y., was born in the town of Le Roy, Angu : 16, 1839, a son of Byron and Lucretia (Stevens) Farley. His father was a native of Vermont and came to Genesee county in 1829, where he died in 1842. Abiather Far- ley was educated in the common schools and through life was a farmer. In an unos. tentatious way he performed the duties of a good citizen, and was much respected in the community where he lived. He married Mary A., daughter of E. Niles, who bore him three children. Edwin D .. Estel and Fenton, who survive him. His death occurred on February $, 1899.
Barrett, Mrs. A. M., p.o. South Alabama. -- Elvin A. Barrett was born in Byron. Genesee county, N. Y . April 2 1842. His father. J. B. Barrett, was a farmer, he married in 18f1 Sarah M. Adams, who died in 1984; his second wife was Mary J. Davis. Flvin A. Barrett was educated in Elba. In 1961 he enlisted as private in the war of the Rebellion, serving two years in the ranks, after which for twenty months he was in the quartermaster's department. His first wife was Elizabeth Perey Dibble, who bore him three sons: Nelson T .. of the Buffalo bar; Velsey B. and Stanton E. Nelson T. and Stanton E. calisted to serve in the Spanish war- Nelson as second lieutenant in the 65th N. Y. Vols. and Stanton as private in the 203d N. Y. Vols,, later promoteil to sergeant. Nelson and Stanton are graduates of the University of Rochester. In 1877 Elvin A. Barrett was married to Albina M .. daughter of William and Ann E. Amsden; they are the parents of two daughter-, Una A. and Lotta E. Mr. Barrett is prominent in his town, has been justice of the peace, member of the county committee, etc., and is highly respected.
Mullen, John W .. p. o Maganville, was born in the town of Stafford N. Y., Sep- tember 17, 1851. Flis father, William Mullen, was a native of North Devonshire, England, born December 1. 1828; he emigrated to Genesee county in 1851, where he carried ou farming: he married Elizabeth Ford of North Devonshire. England, in 1852, who was born September 5, 1822. John W. Mullen was educated in the com- mon schools and Batavia Union School. He engaged in farming and later, in 18-3, took up carpenter and joiner work. He was justice of the peace for four years, and in 1896 was elected supervisor an I re-elected in 1899, he has also been a member in: Stafford of the Republican County Committee for eight years, Mr. Mullen was married to Iola E, daughter of Ira and Adeline Austin, February 28. 1898. Mrs. Mullen was born in Cowlesville, Wyonung county. May 12, 1861, her father was born in the town of Darien. Genesee county. February 13, 1816, and her mother in the town of Le Roy, May 12, 1-36. Mr. and Mrs. Mullen have two sons Ralph W .. born December 8, 1899 and Lloyd J., born September 5, 1891. Mr. Mullen is one of Stafford's representative business men, of sound integrity, and has always aided in promoting the best interests or his town.
Simonds, Frank W., p. o Lehigh, N. Y., was born in the town of Alexander, Gen- esee county, N. Y., February 24, 1853. This father, Benjamin C. Simonds, is a son
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of John and Sabara (Cole) Simonds. John Simionds was a pioneer surveyor, Benja- min C. was born in Geneseo, N. Y., April 7, 1817, and with his parents removed to Alexander in 1824, he received a good education and at the age of eighteen began teaching school, which he followed for several winters. During the years 1510 and 1811 he traveled as an agent with a team over 10,000 miles in the State of Ohio. He married Almira H., daughter of Russel Wait of Darien, N. Y., and soon after pur- chased 100 acres of his father's farm; this he sold and in 1454 purchased the farm of 200 acres in Darien of his father-in-law, Russel Wait; on this farm are two churches and a large cemetery. He made farming a successful and paying business. His children were six sons, the subject of this sketch being the third. Mrs. Simonds died March 3. 1593, survived by her husband. Frank Wait Simonds was educated in the public schools of his native town, the academies at East Pembroke and Alexander, and also obe year at Grand Rapids, Mich. Atter completing his schooling he was first employed as a clerk in the grocery of J. R Pettit at Ellicottville, where he re- mained until failing health compelled him to resign and return home. He later filled the position of traveling salesman for a Batavia firm, canvassing through some thir- teen States, until again his health failed and he was obliged to return home. On May 3, 1976, he was mariiel to Clara L., daughter of Joseph and Clarissa (Merritt) Chaddock of Alexander; they have one son, Ely J. B., born February 16, 1981. Mr. Simonds sow owns and rest les apea a large portion of the original homestead, his father living with him; he carries on dairying, is a lover and owner of fine stock, and is an enterprising and successful farmet ; he is publie-spirited and gives liberally to benevolenit objects. He has always taken an interest in town affairs, and politically is a decided Republican ; he has served his town a number of years as assessor and was supervisor for the years 1893-4-5, and has repeatedly been chosen as a delegate to congressional and county conventions. He is a member of Corfu Lodge No. 634, I. O. O F., and he and his family are members of the Advent Christian Church.
Williams, Anson P., was born May 14. 1815, a son of Chauncey and Caroline A. (Post) Williams, and was educated at Lima, N. Y. In 1855 he married Irene, daugh- ter of James Gregory; they have two children Chauncey A. and Jennie C. Mr. Williams is one of the most intelligent farmers of the county, and is the owner of a choice form His record is clean, characterized by good sense, industry, integrity and a progressive spirit. His father was a man of much prominence, and was par- ticularly active and useful as super visor from Alabama during the Civil War period, in recruiting soldiers to fill the quota for the county.
Schafer, Herman, was born in Hesse. Germany, April 18, 1548, and came to the United States in 1871, settling in Batavia, where he engaged in the hotel and whole- sale and retail liquor business, in which he remained until 1-91, when he established his private bank which he still continues. His office is located in the Commercial building, on Main street, owned by him, and his residence, which is located at 20 Elicott avenue is a pleasent and substantial home. In 1873 Mr. Schafer married Anna Stakel; they have two daughters. Mrs. Cora Schafer Huber and Marie Eliza- beth, both accomplished musicians; Mrs. Huber is considered by many competent erities the finest pianist in Western New York. Miss Marie is a well known and ac-
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complished vocalist. Mr. Schafer has served as excise commissioner for the town of Batavia, and is president of the Lutheran Evangelical Church Society, and takes an active interest in school and church matters.
Jackson, A. P., M. D., p. o. Oakfield, N. Y., was born in the town of Newstead. Erie county, N. Y., December 22, 1841, a son of William and Mary Ann Jackson. His father was a native of Massachusetts, and through life was engaged in farming and the manufacture of boots and shoes, he was a firm Presbyterian, for many years the leader of the choir, and took an active interest in all church work. Dr Jackson was educated in the district schools, the Clarence Academy, and in the High School of Buffalo He began the study of medi- cine in 1858 in the University of Buffalo, N. Y. that sterling old medical school whose renown is overshadowed by no other, and was graduated from the Albany (N Y.) Medical College on December 25, 1962, the day following his twenty-first birthday. Still ambitious for a deeper knowledge of his chosen profession, he re- moved to New York city and pursued a course of medicine and surgery in the Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons, and also in Bellevue Hospital Medical College. Soon after graduation he settled in the village of Oakfield, N. Y., where he has since resided, successfully pursuing his profession. Having a taste and love for the science of surgery, a few years ago he took a course in operative surgery under Professors Senn and Murphy, noted surgeons of Chicago, thus specially fitting him- self for th's important branch of his profession, in which he has been notably suc- cessful. Dr Jackson has been prominently connected with the medical profession since he began practice ITe was at one time president of the Genesee County Med- ical Society, and held the office of coroner for Genesee county for nine years, and again, on April 27, 1-09, was appointed to the position by Governor Roosevelt, to fill a vacancy ; he is a member of the American Medical Association, the New York State Medical Association, and was one of its founders; also a member of the International Association of Railroad Surgeons, the New York Association of Railroad Surgeons. and is now, and has been since its inception, surgeon to the western division of the West Shore Railroad, and is health otheer of both the corporation and town of Oak- field. le is a member of the Episcopal Church and a member of the Masonic order. being a Knight Templar. Dr. Jackson is popular in the medical profession, popular in social and business cieles, and is regarded highly by all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance.
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Perkins, Samuel F., was born in Fairport, N. Y., October 25, 1833, a son of Asa and Martha (Esten) Perkins. flis father lived to a ripe old age, dying in his ninety- fourth year. Samuel F. received a common school education, and early in life en- tered the employ of the New York Central Railroad; he is well known as a locomo- tive engineer, one of the oldest in Western New York ; his service as an engineer covers a period of about forty years, which fact alone is substantial evidence of his ability, carefulness and fidelity ; for more than a quarter of a century he has drawn the passenger train between Batavia and Canandaigua, and not only stands high in the estimation of his employers, but has attained a foremost place as a citizen of Batavia. In 1458 he was married to Margaret, daughter of Jeremiah Foland; they are the parents of four children-Edward, Mary E., Cora A. and Grace M. Mr. Perkins is a Methodist.
Kemp, B. George, was born on the homestead farm, November 19, 1856. His father, George B. Kemp, was a native of Marcellus, Onondaga county, N. Y., and came to Genesee county in 1932 with his parents, John and Charity Kemp, settling in the town of Middlebury. George B. married Frances K., daughter of Capt. Augustine and Nancy ( Wheeler) Belknap; they had one son, B. George Kemp, who read law with George Bowen and was admitted to the bar in 1881. He then re- sumed farming and did not practice his profession. The death of George B. Kemp on January 13, 1595, was a loss to the whole community. lle was one of the charter members of Batavia Lodge, F. A. M. B. George Kemp was married in June. 1899, to Miss Elsie Russell of Batavia.
Richardson, Frank, was born in Schuylerville, Saratoga county, N. Y., November 1, 1851, a son of Phineas Richardson, a prominent contractor on public works. Mr. Richardson was educated in the public and private schools and was engaged on public works for some years. In 1850 he came to Batavia and engaged in the hard- ware business. He was one of the organizers and incorporators of the Batavia Car- riage Wheel Co., of which he was made president; this is one of the prosperous and valuable adjuncts of Batavia's manafacturing interests, with a capacity of one hun- dred sets of wheels per day an I employing about eighty men. Mr. Richardson pos- sesses keen foresight, financial ability of a high order, is careful but enterprising, and is in every sense a valuable citizen. In 1883 Mr. Richardson was married to Emma Johnson, who died in 18st, sur. : ced by one son, Rufus J. On the 11th day of July, 1899, he was married to Miss Elizabeth K. Cavanaugh of Batavia.
Dailey, Michael, was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1841, and came to the United States in 1852, with his parents, Michael and Sarah Dailey, who settled in Batavia. Mr. Dailey was educated in the Union school and in 1963 engaged in the grocery business, in which he continued several years. He then established business as a furniture dealer and undertaker, which is continued at the present time by Mrs. Dailey. In 1-60 Mr. Dailey married Anna, daughter of Daniel and Rosanna Prin- dle, and five children survive Anna, Catherine M., Elizabeth, Joseph and Monica. The death of Mr. Darley, which occurred March 13, 1583. was a loss not only to his family, but to all who knew him. He was public spirited in the best sense of the
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word, and ever ready to contribute his efforts to the welfare of the community. At the time of his death he was chairman of the Democratic county committee and one of the trustees of the State School for the Blind in Batavia He had held the other of village trustee and other local positions of honor and trust.
Hammond, O. D, was born in the town of Sheldon, Wyoming county, N. Y., October 9, 1836, 308 of Henry D. Hammond, who was a native of New Jersey. mar- ried Lydia Zahr, and was a farmer during his life; he died in 1884 O. D. Ham- mond was educated in the public schools and in 1870 settled in Batavia. In 1962 he enlisted in Co. G. 100th N. Y Volunteers, and was detailed to follow his trade of harness making for the army. He took part in the battles of Bayou Teche. Fort Bislin, siege of Port Hudson, Winchester, Cedar Creek and Fisher's Ilill, and re- ceived an honoralde cuischarge at the end of the war. He then went to Attica and resumed his business. In 1970 he came to Batavia and in 1878 established his pres- ent business of harness manufacturing In 196; he married Ellen A. Wallbridge. they have three children Mildrel. Louis and Lyon W. The latter is an expert pen- man and conducts a tobacco and cigar business in Batavia, in 189% he married Car- rie Higgins. O. D. Hammond is a successful business man and takes an intelligent interest in public affairs.
Broadbooks, Peter, was born in Alsace, Germany, February 29, 1840, and came to the United States in 1954 with his parents, George and Catherine Broadbooks. He received his education in Germay. In 1963 he came to Batavia, where he engaged in carriage making and blacksomthing, and has patented several valuable mecham- cal devices. In 1961 he married Catherine Shumaker, who died in Iss0; he after- ward married Elizabeth Seessei ; they have one son Willis G. Mr. Broadbooks is one of the energie men ot Batavia, is interested in educational and religious insti- tutions, and strives to be of benefit to his fellow citizens.
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