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Olmsted, Albert C., was born in Le Roy, N. Y., a son of Chauncey L. and Maryette (Bailey) Olinstead. Chauncey 1 .. was an extensive mill owner in Chicago and Bur- lington, Iowa, and of lumber interests at Saginaw Valley, Mich. ; he was very prom- inent in organizing and building the Le Roy Academy, and in erecting and main- taining the church, he was quiet and unostentatious, but awake to the best interests of his town, he died in 1-72. A. C. Olmstead was graduated from the Poughkeepsie Institute in 1966, then went to Barlington and engaged in milling business. In 1873 he came to Batavia and organized the firm of Howard & Olfusted, and selling his interest to Mr. Howard, in Ist9 he opened his present coal and lamber business, which he has simee continued. In 1975 Mr. Olmsted married Grace, daughter of Dr. Norris G. Clark of Batavia, they have one son, Henry B., who is pursuing a course in electrical engineering at Columbia College.
Ferris, Arthur, was born in Batavia, N. V., March 2, 1953, a son of Michael and Catherine ( Dunphy) Ferris. His father was a native of Ireland and came to Batavia in 1546 and ched in 1550. Arthur Ferris was educated in Datavia and in 197> estab. ,she'd the coal and wood business, in which he is now successfully engaged. In 1-7-
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Mr. Ferris married Mary, daughter of Thomas Reynolds; they have three daughters Theresa, Margaret and Anna. He is one of the two lay trustees of St. Joseph's Ro- man Catholic church, and he has taken an active interest in the work of the church. as well as that of the parochial school. Mr. Ferris has served as a trustee of the village of Batavia, and also of the New York State School for the Blind.
Guiteau, Jerome C., was born in Livingston county, N. Y., May 20, 1839, a son of Loring Martin and Sarah M.(Cranmer) Guteau. The family are descended from French Huguenots. Loring M. Gulteau was boro June 29, 1506. After obtaining his education he learned the tanner's trade at Perry village, Wyoming, coraty. N. Y. After finishing his apprenticeship he established a tannery and boot and shue factory in Spring- water, Livingston county, N. Y., and carried on the Wyisiness a number of years. Ile sold out and removed to South Alabama, Genesee county, and established a tannery; this business he continued about six years, when he .obl it and moved to Kerryville in the same county, remaining ore year, and then to R shville, ame county, where be carried on tanning one year. He then, in 1856, settled in Batavia and was asse- ciated with his son. J. C. Guitean, in the leather and fh Ings tra le in Batavia with a tannery at East Pembroke; this business subsequently passed wholly to the soul. Mi Guiteau lied in Batavia, Ostob .: 8, 1569. J. C. Ginitean cine to Batavia in 1856, a little earlier than his tather, and establishe i the leather, hide and findings store above mentioned, which he carried on for more than thirty years In 1559 he entered upon his present business of insurance and real estate In 199 be married Mary Thompson ; they have two children -- George J. and Heien M., wife of William C. Underhill. Mr. Gutteau is one of the self-made men of Genesee county, and takes an active interest in educational and other pubbe affairs. He served as coun- ty treasurer two terms, fiom 1-80 to 1856.
Showerman, Benjamin F., was born in Bethany. September 11, 1863 His father, J. M. Showerman, M. D., was a native of Cattarangus, atil h's father, Peter Showerman. was a native of Albany county, where the family were among the pioneer settlers. Peter Showerman came to the town of Alexander in 1812, where he wasa farmer, he married Roxanna Powers, a direct descendant of Hannah Dustin J. M Shower- man studied mechieme with Dr. John Baker, and was graduated from the Buffalo Medical Institute, Le martied Sarah, daughter of Ebene er Thomas, and died May 25, 1599. B. F. Showerman was edgeated in the University of New York, graduat- ing from the medical department in 1456. He immediately began his practice in Ba- tavia, and in 1 933 married Minne, daughter of William C Simpson.
Perry, C. E., was born in Rochester, N Y., Aug ist 8, 1863, a son of High and Caroline ( Rowland) Perry. His father was a native of Wales and came to the U'united States in 1838 C E. Perry was educated in Rochester and entered the dis goods business In 1899 he came to Batavia and organized the firm of Perry & King, and in 1895 purchased Mr. King's interest and now continues the business alone. In 19 Mr. Perry married Priolence A., daughter of Samuel Downing : they have two chil- dien Albert D. and Loss W. Among Batavi's bu mess men Mr. Beaty eroys the
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reputation of being enterprising, honorable and successful. He believes in progres. and acts upon his convictions.
Schlenker, John, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, and came to the United States in 1852 with his parents, who settled in Wyoming county, N. Y. He was eds cated in the district schools and in 1860 came to Batavia, where he learned the tin smith and plumber trades, and in 1975 established a business for himself, in which h. remained until 1892. In 1870 he married Julia Schleddler, who died in 1879. 0. April 7, 1897, he married Anna S. Nichols. Mr. Schlenker is an industrious, frugal and highly honorable man, and a citizen without reproach.
Washburn, John (deceased), was born in Hillsdale, Columbia county, N. Y., ( .. tober 21, 1821, a son of Cornelius and Maria (Vanderburg) Washburn of Dutchess county, N. Y. He came to Darien, Genesee county, in 1856 and in 1862 came to Ba - tavia, where he was a farmer three years and afterward a hotel keeper. April 30. 1843, Mr. Washburn married Lavina Loomis; they have one child living, a son. George C. Mis. Washburn is a daughter of Beeder and Polly (Root) Loomis, natives of Great Barrington, Mass., where Mrs. Washburn was born January 28, 1523. Mr. Washburn was an enterprising man of unquestioned integrity ; politically he was a Demoerat. His death occurred October 7, 1897, as he was nearing his 76th birthday.
Washburn. George C., was born in Hillsdale, N. Y., October 6, 1414, a son of Joh: and Lavina (Loomis) Washburn. His father was a farmer and hotel keeper and i :. 1856 came to Darien, and in 1962 to Batavia, where he engaged in the hotel business. and died October 7, 1897. George C. Washburn was educated in the public schoo's. in 1884 he established his present business of dealing in coal and lumber. In 1975 he married Grace A., daughter of John Durstin. Mr. Washburn is a representative business man, and merits the confidence reposed in him by his associates.
Ingalsbe, Elijah, was born in Boylston, Mass., in 1780. When fourteen years old he moved to Washington county. N. Y., then to Scipio, Cayuga county ; he married Polly Mitchel, who bore him five children. Elijah B., Rial E., Parley V., Polly and Sally. His wife died and later he married his first wife's sister, Nancy Mitchel, who bore him four children: Phebe, Adna, Anda and Levi. After his first son was born Mr. Ingalsbe moved to Ontario county, and in 1826 to Byron, Genesee county, and in 1851 to the town of Alabama, where he died in 1872. Levi Ingalsbe was born in Penfield N. Y., November 24, 1824, and now resides on the homestead in Alabama He married Esther, daughter of Isaac A. Whitney, in 1850, and their children are Whitman L., Alma E., Junius M., Slocum B., all living in Alabama, Genesee county. N. Y.
Hazleton, Sidney S. (deceased), was a native of Haddam, Conn., born about 1404. In 1816 he came to Genesee county, N. Y., Locating in the town of Le Roy, where he purchased a farm and lived until his death, which occurred in 1878. His farm was one of the finest fruit farms in the county, and his son, James E., was a horticul- turist of some note and was authority on a great many plans of raising fruit. The
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family history can be traced back for 200 years; the early ancestor coming from Hazelden, Dallington, County Sassex, England, whence their name. They were early settlers and a family of influence in Connecticut, where Sidney S. took a deep interest in educational matters. They had a large family, three of whom are living Frances, married John F. Field, who spent the most of his life in mining in Colorado, and died in 1877. He explored mines and was an expert in mining matters; Albert Hazleton of l'avilion, N. Y., and Mrs. E. F. Ensign of Madison, Ohio.
Tyler, Martin C., p. o. Morganville, N. Y., was born in Wyoming county. N. Y .. November 2, 1%30 His father, David Tyler, was born in Ovid, N. Y., February 99. 1797, and was a carpenter by trade. He married Phoebe Osborn, and their children were Lyman M., Marie L., Moses G., James M., Jede liah O., Martin C., Sallie A. and Mary A. Mr. Tyler died July 14, 1867. M. C. Tyler was educated in the com- mon schools and has always been a farmer. In December, 1861, he ealisted as a private in the Civil war, participating in the battle of Shiloh at Pittsburg Landing ; was seriously wounded at the stege of Vicksburg, and after engaging in the battles in the vicinity of Atlanta, went with General Sherman on his famous march to the sea; he was discharged in December, 1865 In 1866 Mr. Tyler married Julia ... daughter of Harry Frances of Lenox: they have one daughter, Morcia F. Mr. Tyler is of sterling integrity and has always been identified with the best interests of his town.
Weaver, George D., was born in the town of Van Buren. Onondaga county, N. Y .. June 21. 1536, a son of Abel Weaver, one of the early settlers in Onondaga county ; he died in 1879. Mr. Weaver was educated in the common schools and in early life followed farming. In 1911 he went to Troy and engaged in the lumber business, in which he remained until 1955, then retired from active business and settled in Bata- via. In 1859 Mr. Weaver married Addie F. Bone-teel. Mr. Weaver is one of the successful men of New York State, taking an active interest in religious institutions and is recognized as a man of sterling qualities, who has ever received the respect of of his associates. The following is furnished for publication by Mr. Weaver, as a statement of his personal " Religions Convictions."
"After serving many years avat. deter in the First Baptist Church of Troy, N. Y., and en- deaver gru prom to the interests of that denomination as best I could. If. ... ; hecan't con- vinced that all churches with the'r creeds, should possess the qualities of the primitive church. one of which is Apostolic healing.
" This conviction was forced a pon me by immediate association with those who base I the .. claims to be Christians on their ability to heal sickness for the same baty's that war's removed. and in unison with the Bitdie : o' man 1 of Jesus. Go ye into the world, preach the gosta 1. heal the sick.' Following this contvoron, in the year 19. I united with the 'First Church of Christ, Scientist,' of Boston. Mass, and have simre, with a great degree of pleasure, here , ali see Christian sc ence go forthem : > 1th century an faadestiny meet the upper un, tyran ny and conservatism that any movement that has for to final un' the greate ..... . But neessarily meet, but whichistereo ng the sone treatment that all rebry o is povapp's Have received in their printre r . J .. . AAnta roceme; tthat b. sesall øsela msfor what it isard what it does, un God as a divite Principle, will be able in any generation to w the and the real- com and fanatiist of popstar opinion, which when weighed in the warer . funn I want me No religionis mover tent has mad. sala progress and addahi to it meme @ pandd efecan of permanent Churches in this cantry and Europe and other foreign conad ces, sin th dayout
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Martin Luther Locally we have an organization in Batavia holding regular services on Sulla morning and Wednesday evening, with an average attendance of front fifty to seventy-five. 10- lowed by Sunday school, conducted after the discipline of the Christian Science Church in the ton Largely De deveters of this congregation are those that 1. ve been healed of diseases why the M. D.'s and other practitioners have failed to etteet a cure. It is with a degree of pleas .51 see the press opening its columns to the subject of Christian Science. This must necessari y so from the fact that all subjects at one time obe ure, as they develop and interest the public. . We press realizes that its prosperity is in proportion to its friendliness to truth. The services Christian Science churches are all cund rated by choosing a first and second reader, used gentleman and lady. One to read selections from the Bible and one to read from our text be. 'Science and Health.' All loyal Christian Scientists adhere to the principle inettleated and forth in . Science and Health, With Key to the Scriptures,' by Mary Baker Eddy of Concord, N. N "GEORGE D WEAVER "
Strong, Sylvester F., was born in Turin, N. Y., September 6, 1555, son of John Strong, who was a native of New York city. He married Elizabeth Foster and was a lur long farmer. Sylvester F. Strong was educated in Rochester and in 1882 came to Bu- tavia and entered the employ of the Johnston Harvester Company as assistant : t- perintendent, remaining until 1>>4. He was subsequently interested with others in founding the Batavia electric light plant. Selling that out he moved upon a farm which he occupied until bis death. In 1988 be married Louisa N., daughter of Eli 11. Fish, who was one of the pioneers and prominent men of Batavia and influential in promoting the growth and progress of the place. Mr. Strong died June 25, 1599. Ile had led an upright life and was an industrious and greatly respected citizen. He is survived by his widow and one son, J. Harold.
Bogue, Nelson, was born in Elba, Genesee county, N. Y., January 24. 1844. His father, Dan H. Bogue, was a native of Enosburg, Vt. He married Miss Maria Tu! - ner, daughter of Elijah Turner, who came from Chenango county, N. Y., and who was among the first settlers in Elba. Nelson Bogue, the third son, is in every re- spect a self-made man. By his own efforts he made his way through Batavia lhigh School, the Alexander Seminary and the State Normal School of Albany, N. Y., where he graduated in June, 1465. He was assistant teacher in the Attica High School. principal of the Oakfield and Elba schools for one term each. Not owning any land he leased an acre here and there; in 1868 began the foundation of the Batavia Nur- series which now rauk among the most complete and best equipped nurseries in the State. Mr. Bogue has not been content with a careful observation and study of the methods of the American nurseryman, but has traveled extensively in Great Britam and the Continent with the view of getting more knowledge covering the selecting, propagating and growing of superior nursery stock. He has been prominently con- nected with both the agricultural and educational interests of his county and State. Has served as secretary and president of the Genesee County Agricultural Society ; was member of executive committee of State Agricultural Society, and is now and has been for several years member of the executive committee of the Western New York Horticultural Society. When Mr. Cleveland was governor he appointed Mr. Bogue a trustee of the State School for the Blind at Batavia for a term of six years. and he is now (March, 1899) serving his sixth year of a like appointment from ex- Governor Flower. Mr. Bogue is a lover of rural hfe, and, although personally direct- ing his large nursery interests, has found time to quite largely engage in the breed-
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ing of Morgan horses and Jersey cattle, and to add to his surroundings many fea- ures that make home attractive and happy. He was never married.
Webber, John H., was born in Stafford, N. Y., April 15, 1837. His father, John Webber, was born in England and came to Genesee county in 1818; he married Sophia, daughter of Gen. W. L. Churchill, who served with credit in the war of 1812. John H. Webber has always been a farmer. Ile married Mary J., daughter of Will- jam and Elizabeth Radley, they have three children. Nelle C., Charles R. and Clara E. Mr. Webber is one of the representative citizens of Stafford, a man of un- blemished character, and worthy of the respect accorded him.
Darbee, Francis, was born in Bethany, N. Y., August 21, 1841, a son of Lafayette and Mary (Colby) Darbee, and was edavatel in the common schools. He has always been a farmer and held the office of trustee of schools for two years. He has been married twice : first to Sarah Munte, and after her death to Louise Schwab, and they had three children . Fannie V. val Mabel both deceasedy and Floyd B. Mr. Darbee is a well known and respecte Hunzen of Seaford. His integrity is unquestioned and his interest in public affairs has bera active and beneficial to the town.
Haywood, John, was born in England, August 20, 1829, a son of Wilham and Mary (Sanders) Haywood. His father was a native of England and came to Genesee county in 1852, where he carried on farming. He died in 1570 and his wife in 1987. John Haywood was edaicated in the common schools and has always been a farmer In 1856 he married Ann Shapland; the'r chibiren are Elisabeth A., Mary J., Sarah E., George, John C., Ellen M., Richard, Henry, Walter, Robert, Carrie V., Edith B .. . MI- bert C., and Cora E. who died in 1-53. Mr. Haywood is one of the representative farmers of stafford, and throughout his long life has enjoyel the respect of the com- munity.
Douglass, Hart, was born in the town of Stafford, N. Y., February 23, 1:39, a son of Leander and Isabelle (Norris Doaglass. His father was a native of Orange county and came to Genesce coanty i: 1937 Ile was a tanner by trade and was a large contractor in canal and ratroalwork, he died in 1872. Ilart Douglass was educated in the common seboois and Pembroke Academy, and has always followed farming He married PenGope S., daughter of William Westcott; they have two children: Rose N. and Norris W. Mr. Douglasss is one of Stafford's enterprising citizens, of sterling integrity and active publie spirit.
Wright, James H., was born in Byron, N. Y .. December 17, 1437, a son of John and Jemima (Parmeleer Wright. His father was a native of Connecticut and came to Genesee county in 1-07, and died in 1-67. James H. Wright was educated in the common schools and was long an enterprising and prosperous farmer. He bought the first steam thrashing machine used in this part of the county and for seven years has been employed by the Lehigh Valley Radroad Company asengineer in the pump house, where he has earned the confidence of his employers. He married Julia 'S . daughter of Alva Stevens: they have one daughter, Jenme Wright Winte.
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Cook, Homer, p o. Pavilion, N. Y., was born January 14, 1841, a son of Ambrose and Betsey (Beckwith) Cook, and received his education at the Burley Hill School. He has always resided on the farm where he was born, and is still engaged in that occupation and fritt growing. His farm contains 140 acres, of which twenty acres are devoted to apple orchard and thirteen acres to pears. His buildings are excep- tionally fine, consisting of four barns, a fruit house and other necessary outbuildings. Politically he is a Republican.
Tillotson, Fred D., p. o. Le Roy. N. Y., son of Chauncey E. and Jeannette L. (D:1- guid) Tillotson, was born in the town of Pavilion, Genesee county, N. Y., December 15, 1856. He received his primary education in the public schools, subsequently . taking a course in the Le Roy Academy. Mr. Tillotson's first occupation in life after finishing his schoolng was on the farm, and his entire life has been devoted to agricultural pursuits. On September 11. 1868, he married Lizzie, daughter of John H. and Sarah (Rapp, Drury of Staffoni]; they have one daughter, S Jeannette, born July 15, 1STD. Mr. Tillotson has taken an active part in local public affairs, having held the office of deputy sheriff for the past two years; he has also served as one of the Republican town committee.
Church, George H., a resident of Bergen nearly all his life, was born March 31, 1844, a son of Sam iel and Harriet ( Wilcox) Church. His father was born in Oneida county, N. Y., December 16. 1509, and when sixteen years of age came to Bergen, where he learned the blacksmith's trade, but after a few years was obliged to leave it on account of his health, and he then engaged in the brokerage business. lle was a lifelong Dem crat and held the office of justice of the peace and was justice of sessions at the time of his death, which occurred April 8, 1566. Mrs. Church was a daughter of Capt. Austin Wilcox, who came from Connecticut to Bergen with his wife and five children in 1815, making the journey in covered wagons drawn by oxen. Mrs. Church was born January 31, 1517, being the first child born to them after their arrival in this county, where she resided all her life. She was an active Christian woman and one of the oldest members of the Congregational church at the time of her death, March 2, 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Church had three children. Mary J., George H. and Charles S. Mary J. married B. T. Taber of Buffalo, aud Charles S. is de- ceased. George II. acquired his education at the common schools in Bergen and the Bryant & Stratton Business College of Buffalo. From 1564 to 1867 he resided in Buffalo, in the latter year going to Wayland, Steuben county, where he engaged in business. He returned to Bergen in 1868. Since 1977 he has been engaged in the lumber business and since 1995 has owned and conducted a saw and planing mill in connection with his lumber yard. Mr. Church was a Democrat until 1896, since which time he has acted independent of party. He has been called upon by his town s people to till various offices-justice of the peace, village trustee, treasurer and president of the village, president of the school board, and has been a trustee for twenty-five years of the Congregational church. May 15, 1822, Mr. Church married Belle F. Farnham of Holland, N. Y. ; their children are: Jennie B., Clara L., Harriet W., Laura B., Charles S. and Walter S.
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Keller, Andrew, is a lifelong resident of Genesee county, born in the town of Staf- ford, June $. 1820, the eighth of a family of five sons and five daughters born to Ilenry and Elizabeth (Flint) Keller, who were natives of the Mohawk country. Henry was born about 1790, and was a farmer. When a young man he moved to Allegany county and in 1419 settled in the town of Stafford, he died in 1865. An- drew Keller grew to manhood on the farm where he was born and of which he and his younger brother, Jacob, came into possession after the death of their father. After a few years Mr. Keller purchased his brother's interest and a few years later sold the homestead, and also bought and sold another farm. In 1878 he purchased a farm of 100 acres in the town of Bergen, where he live.I ten years, when he retired from active life leaving the farm for his son Wilber to conduct. Since that Mr. Keller has divided his time between the farm and the village of Bergen. He has been a member many years of the Stafford Grange, in which he has filled many off- cial positions. Mr. Keller martied Caroline Giles of Bethany, their children are Mrs. Ettą Berge, Wilber, and Jencie, wife of William Brodie. Mrs. Keller died in February, 1992. Wilber J. Kel'er was born in the town of Stafford, January 20, 1561. and was educate I in the district schools. He remained on the homestead and as- sisted his father until 1490, when he took exclusive charge of the farm. He also buys and fats cattle and poultry, which he butchers and sells in the ma: kets in Rochester. Ile married Minnie, daughter of William and Ann Page, they have two sons and two daughters.
Griffin, C. H., p. o. Oakfield. N. Y., was born in Oakfield. April 8, 1863 Hisfather. Samuel B. Griffin, was a native of Wales, N. Y . born December 17, 1529. He mar- ried Mary Macomber, daughter of Richard and Temperance ( Everts) Campton, their children were: Francis A., Archibald M., Myrtie A., John A., Charles H., Sarah A. and Nancy Y. Charles 11. Griffin was educated at Cary Collegiate Seminary, and in 1884 started a general store. On January 1, 1996, he was appointed postmaster. Mr. Griffin married Fannie, daughter of Andrew and Libbie Benton. Mr. Griffin is an enterprising business man and a respected citizen.
Macomber, John L., p. o. Oakfield, N. Y., was born in Alabama January 29, 1833. His father, William Macomber, was a native of Kinderhook, N. Y .. born in 1797, and settled in Alabama in 15331. where he followed farming. He married Harriet Cutler of Alabama; they had eight children. Mrs Macomber died in 1844 and Mr. Macom- ber married Miss M. M. Roe Mr. Macomber died December 10, 1861. John L. Macomber was educated in the common schools and Cary Collegiate Seminary. De- eember 18, 1961, he married ITelen G., daughter of Sylvester Wills; they have one daughter, Alee Macomber Parker, wife of Fred B. Parker, who have one daughter. Helen Macomber Lydia Parker. M .. Macomber has been trustee of Cary Seminary for twenty-five years, and was elected president of the village in March, 1499. Heis a brother of the late Francis A. Macomber, of Rochester, who was for many years one of the justices of the Supreme Court of this State.
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