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Callan, Lawrence D., p. o. Oakfield, was born in the town of Wheatland, N Y., January 24 1456, a son of Thomas and Margaret (Carrel) Callan. His father was a
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native of Ireland and came to America at the age of fifteen years. He was a stone mason by trade. L. D. Callan came to Dakfield in 1891 and started the leading meat market of the town. Ile was elected supervisor in the spring of 1895, and was pres- ident of the village two years. fle is a substantial, energetie and successful business' man. In politics he is a Democrat.
Armstrong, Addison, p. o. Oakfield N. Y., was born in Monroe county, N. Y., Oeto- ber 12, 1826, a son of Laurens Armstrong, and was educated at Cary Collegiate Seminary. Ilis first wife was Nancy, daughter of John Smith of Oakfield, and his second wife was Jane, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Pask. His children are Mrs. Mary L. Taylor, John S., Elizabeth A. and Fanny N. Mr. Armstrong served as supervisor for the years 1960 and 1861. He always took an intelligent interest in public affairs and was a man of sterling integrity. He died June 14, 1995.
Pugsley, Dr. Charles S., p. o. Oakfield, N. Y., was born in Erie county, N. Y., Feb- ruary 4. 18!1. His father, Smith Pugsley, was a native of Poughkeepsie and came to Genesee county in 1925, where he engaged in farming and civil engineering. He married Elizabeth V. Peterson, and died in 1878. Dr. Pugsley was educated in the common schools and at Clarence and Williamsville Academies. He began the study of medicine with Dr. Kittenger in 1567, and from 1869 to 1970 was in the Erie county poor and insane asylum as house physician. February 22, 1850, he was graduated from the Medical University at Buffalo and began his practice at Rausomville, Nag- ara county, Maren 26, 1820, forming a co-partnership with Dr. John Dutton of Cler- endon. Orleans county, which partnership continued until the death of Dr. Dutton. on August 9, 1871. In 1878 Dr. Pugsley came to Oakfield and in December. 18-1. bought the drug business and real estate of J. J. Stedman. December $, 18;4, Dr. Pugsley married Cora E , daughter of H. C. Martin, they have three children. Dr. Pugsley is one of the successful physicians of Oakfieldl and has served several years as coroner of the county ; he has also been president of the village and of the board of education, and in 1456 was elected a curator of the Buffalo Medical University. The doctor belongs to the Masonic order, also a subordinate lodge of Odd Fellows. in both of which he stan Is high. Dr. Pugsley has done much to assist in improving and upbuilding the village of Oakfield.
Halsey, Henry, p o Oakhell, was born in Henrietta, Monroe county, a son of Edward and Naney , Goff, Halsey. He was e located in the common schools and at. tended the Quaker School at Umon Springs for three years. During the three sue- ceeding years he worked the homestead farm, and in 1846 came to Oakfield an I en- gaged in the hay and produce business. In 1961 Mr. Halsey married Lucetta Frary ; they have two sons Frel E an I Bruce F. Mr. Halsey is an enterprising business man, taking an active interest in the development of the town.
Coffin, A. D., p. o. Oakfichi, N. Y., was born in Middlefield, N. Y., October 10. 1415, a son of Ferran and Harriet (North) Coffin. He was educated in the common schools and commenced farming, making a specialty of hop raising. In 155 he be-
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gan the manufacture of a fe: tilizer for his own use and afterwards started a large fac- tory in Oneonta, N. Y. He came to Oakfield in 1591, and started a plant of seventy- five tons capacity per day, the product of which found a wide distribution. Mr. Coffin married Charlotte, daughter of George Parchall of Otsego county; their chil- dren are Luella, Gilbert and George.
Allen, Seneca, p. o. Oakfield. N. Y., was born in the town of Batavia, September ", 1921, a son of Libbeus A. and Esther ( Wright) Allen. His father was a native of Otsego county and came to Genesee county in 1817. Ile died December 4. 1887. aged ninety-four years. Seneca Allen was educated in the common schools and has always been a farmer. In 1844 he married Maria Showman ; their children are Mill ard, Walter, Retta, and Carrie Ware, who died in 1971. Mr. Allen is one of the progressive farmers of Oakfield, and a man of sterling integrity and high character.
Anthony, Paul, p. o. Oakfieldl. N. Y., was born in Jefferson county, N. Y., Apnl 25, 1899, a son of Dryers and Rachel (Winner) Anthony, was educated in the com- mon schools and has always been a farmer. He had the mail contract from Batavia to Albion for a time and has been trustee of schools for five years. lle married Emily, daughter of Willom Childs; they have three children. Sophy, Alice and Charles. Mr. Anthony is one of the leading farmers of Oakfield, and enjoys the ie- spect of the community
Bauer, John, p. o. Oakfield, N. Y .. was born in Germany, February 16, 1949, edu- eated in the common schools and has always been a farmer. He came to Oakfield from Germany in 1977, and married Mary Bart ; they have three children ; Fred J .. Frank J. and Helen. Mr. Bager has met with success in his efforts and is classed among the reputable and respected citizens of the town.
Barrett, Joseph B .. p. o. Oakfield, N. Y., was born in Monroe county, N. Y., July 26. 1819, a son of Joseph and Melntable (Brown) Barrett. His father was a native of Vermont and came to Byron. Genesee county, in 1524, and die loin 1831. J B. Bar- rett was educated in the common schools, taught school for five years, and took up farming. He was assessor in Elba twelve years and in Oakfield three years; he also served as highway commissioner and was school trustee for fifteen years. In 1811 Mr. Barrett married Saral. M., daughter of Abram Adams who died in Isst. he married, second, Mary J. Davis of Brockport, and his children are Elvin A., Isabelle. Page. Edward P., Angusta and Isaac. Mr. Barrett is a publie spirited citizen and in the,several official positions occupied by him, has demonstrated his fitness for pub- lic service.
Edgerton, Alanson, was born in the town of Barre, Orleans county, N. Y .. December 19, 1823. In 1958 he married Emeline Palmerof Ridgeway. He removed with his parents to Elba when he was ten years old His active life has been passed as a farmer. He removed to the village of Batavia mu Isis, and romamed antil 1595. when he returned to his farm. Mr. Edgerton has been a prosperous and successful farmer. He is endowed with a powerful, vigorous frame, and at seventy-six shows
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few traces of old age. His eldest son, Freeman Edgerton, was born April 13, 1561. He was educated in the public schools and at the Batavia Union School. In 1882 he married Susie, daughter of Truman Phelps, and they have four children, Ray N . Alanison 11., Neva L. and Emma F. Ilc is a farmer and resides in Elba. Hart Edgerton, the younger son of Alanson Edgerton, was born January 16, 1863. Ile resides in Rochester.
Fisher, Monroe L., p. o Darien Center, N. Y., is a member of one of the oldest and most respected pioncer families in Genesee county. His great-great-grand- father came from Brownville to the Holland Purchase in Alexander in 1801, and set- tled on what is now known as the " Lillie Fisher farm," where he spent a long and useful life, and died at the advanced age of ninety-eight. Alanson T .. his great- grandfather, was born in Brownville, N. Y., September 20, 1500; married February 21, 1844, Sophia Monroe, and settled in Darien Center, where he remained until Ins death on March 6, 1556. Charles MI Fisher, the only son of Alanson T. and father of Monroe L., was born November 28. 1845, married Alice M. Grannis, August 1. 1866, and to them was born two sons. Monroe L. Fisher was born in Sedalia, Peters county, Mo., July 24, 1-67. In 1965 his parents removed to Batavia, N. Y., where he was educated in the public schools. Ifis brother, Carlton G., was born in the town of Darien, Genesee county, N. Y., September 24, 1872.
Parker, William H., M. D., p. o Darieu Center, N Y., who is prominent among the physicians of Gedeste county and held in high esteem by the community. is the third son of Lyman A. and Sarah J. (Danser) Parker, and was born in the town of Clarence, Erie county, N. Y., August 9, 1556. Ile received his primary education in the public schools an 1 the Clarence Union School. In 1878 he entered the office of Dr. Henry Lapp as a student, and in 1881 was graduated from the University of Buffalo with the degree of M. D. He immediately began the practice of his profe ,- sion in Corfu, where he was successfully engaged for eighteen months. He then removed to Clarence and formel a copartnership with his preceptor. Dr. Lapp. under the firm name of Lapp & Parker, which partnership continued five years. At this time he located in Buffalo, and while a resident of that city was appointed superintendent of the Erie County Insane Asylum, which position he held three years. In the fall of 1:79 he was elected coroner of Erie county, which office he held until lie removed to Darien Center. In 1895 he was elected to the same office in Gene- see county, which office he now holds. In June, 1997, he he was appointed U. S. pension surgeon. Dr Parker is a member of the Wyoming County Medical Associ- ation, the Gross Medical Club, and while a resident of Buffalo was a member of the Erie County Medical Society, On October 15, 1884, he married Kate, daughter of Ebenezer W and Harriet (Hason) Ladd, of Clarence.
Strong, George. p. o Lehigh, N. Y., a native of Darten, Genesce county, N. Y., was born October 2, 1-35, a son of Eben P. Strong, who was born in Warren, Conn., January 2%, 1791 He was a soldier in the war of 1812 and was sent with a detach- ment of soldiers from his native town to Sackets Harbor. He was discharged in 1813 and came to Pembroke (now Darien), and obtained a land contract from the
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Holland Land office. On January 16, 1822, he married Margaret Johns, who was born in Lancashire, England, January 11, 1799. He died on the faim where he first settled March 28, 1813. Mrs. Strong died October 7, 1sss. George Strong was one of five children. Ile was educated in the public schools, and has devoted hi, entire life to agriculture and the raising and marketing of small fruits. In November, 1951, he married Emma A , daughter of George and Betsey ( Kennedy) Wells, they. have three children: George W., born in April, 1961; Orlo E., born in November, 1865, and Perry V., born September, 1868. Mr. Strong is a member of the North Alexander Grange and Advent church.
Nye, Ira H., p. o. Ray, N. Y., son of Freeman and Harriette (Stevens) Nye, was born in Mottville, Onondaga county, N. Y., May 13, 1913 When five years of age his parents removed to Darien, where he was educatel in the public schools. After his boyhood, which was spent on his father's farm, he began his business experience in 1866 by going to Michigan to engage in horse dealing, which he carried on very successfully for ten years He then located in South Bend, Ind., where he resided until 1851, when he removed to Stevens Point, Wis., where he carried on a whole- sale business for two years He next went to Bay City and conducted the same business there for three years. In 19 0 Mr. Nye accepted the management of the stoch farm of Gen. Howard. of Buffalo, N. Y., where he remained until 1891, and then came to Batavia. After one year he bought his present farm in Darien, where he has since lived. On December 14, 1565. Mr Nye married Frances, daughter of Zina and Rebecca Wait; they have one son, Carl. Mr. Nye is a man of a few words, of sound business judgment, and is held in high esteem by all who know him.
Sutherland, James H., p. o. Darien, N. Y., son of Amaziah and Lucy (Hall) Suth- erland, was born in the town of Pembroke (now Darien), Genesee county, N. Y .. December 16, 1528. He had the advantages of a good education and at an early age was employed as a teacher in the public schools during the winter months and in the summer worked on his father's farm. 11 1852 he engaged in mercantile business at Darien Center, where he conducted a general store until 1865 He then accepted a position with the Erie Radroad Company, in charge of the Griswold station, and faithfully discharged his duties there nineteen years. At the end of this service he engaged in farming, which he still follows. Mr. Sutherland has always taken an active interest in political affairs and held the office of justice of the peace for a num- ber of years. Ile was supervisor of his town from 1851 to 1881 In polities he is a Democrat. On July 1, 1553, he married Emma, daughter of Lorine and Eunice ( Jiuks) Carter; they have one daughter, May, wife of Giles Ranger. Mr. Sutherland is a member of Attica Lodge No. 402, F. & A. M.
Smith, W. H., p o. Oakfield. N Y., was born in Oakfield, June 21, 1851. Flis father, J. J. Smith, was a native of Mohawk, came to Oakfield in isso an! was a blacksmith for fifty years. He married Louisa Ilart ; their children were Warne: 11., Melanieton J., Edward, Wallace, Nancy A., Louisa and Emma; he died in 1996. W. H. Smith was educated in the common schools and followed the trade of his father. In 1890 his place was destroyed by fire. In the same year he built the new
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brick block where he carries on an extensive business in the sale of wagons and a .. kinds of farming implements. He is erecting also another large block. In 1822 le married Louisa Tripp, they have three children: Frank, Beattie and Della. Mr Smith is an active business man, is always ready to do his share of any task that promises to benefit the town, and is respected throughout the community.
Brown, William H., son of Allen and Nancy J. Brown, was born in Steuben county. N. V .. September 13, 1834. His parents were among the early settlers of Steuben county, and when he was yet a boy they moved to the town of Alexander, where he attended the common schools and later removed to Darien. Ile worked on his father's farm in his early youth and at the age of twenty-one began to till the soil on his own account. On November 22, 1460, he married Diana, daughter of Henry and Nancy (Von lebogatt Fumes, they had three children. Jennie, wife of Nicholas L. Mosher, Gertru le and Agne. D. The youngest daughter was graduated from the State Normal School at Genesco in the class of 1995. Mr. Brown and his wife are members of the Methodist church. He is a member of Corfu Grange. Mr. Brown is a good and useful erizen, and is esteemed accordingly by his friends and fellow- townsmen.
Gibson Robert, p. o. South Alabama, V Y., was born in South Alabama, July 20. 1945. His father, William Gibson, was born in Ireland in 1809, and carne to Genesee county in 1-32, where he followed farming. He married Margaret Tauft, of Ireland. who died in 1855. Robert Gibson was educated in the common schools, and in 1963 enlisted in the volunteer service in the Sth N. Y. Heavy Artillery, and was mustered out at Monson's Hill in June, 1565. He then engaged in farming, which he continued fifteen years; he then engaged in the produce and stock business Mr. Gibson Is one of the representative men of the town, and has always been identified with its best interests
Moule, Philip H., was born in the town of Riga, N. Y., August 25. 1550. He is a son of Levi D. Moule, who was a native of Ulster county, N. Y., and came to Gett- esee contaty in 1847. Levi D. Moule marrie ! Mary S Van Dusen, and was a farmer. He heated in Batavia in 1866, purchasing the lease farm, which is now owned by hi- son, Philip Moule. He died May 7, 1994 Philip H. Moule was educated at Batavia and in 1565 marrie 1 Mary A , daughter of Foster Bradley They have four children. Foster L., Leonard G , Dora B and Myrtle A.
Mylerane, William T., was born in Syracuse, N. Y., November 10, 1853. He is a son of William Mylerane, who was a native of the Isle of Man and emigrated to this country in 1>15, settling in Syracuse, where he was a prosperous contractor and builder. William T. Mylerane received his education in the district and high schools of Syracuse, and after graduating from the latter accepted a position at the head of the bookkeeping department of the large dry goods house of D. McCarthy & Co. Resigning that position he became connected with the Cape Cod Coarse Salt Com- pany, of which he was mad . manager. Under his administration this company pros- pered and Mr. Mylerane remamed with it seven years, becoming in the meantime
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owner of part of a large solar salt field. At the close of this period he became asso- ciated with the Baker Gun and Forging Company of Syracuse, makers of a superior line of shotguns. Mr. Mylcrane was male secretary and treasurer of this company in 1848, and owing partly to his influence the works were removed to Batavia. He followed in 1850 and since that time has been prominent in the direction of the company. In 1898 he was elected president and holds that responsible position at the present time. The company turn out some of the finest guns made in this coun- try, and under Mr. Mylcrane's sagacious management the business is prosperous. Mr. Mylerane was married in 1576 to Sarah B. Miller. He is high in Masonry and has held the office of master of Batavia Lodge No. 475, and of commander of Bata- via Commandery No. 54, K. T. He has been a member of the Board of Trade since its organization.
Harris, Frank J., was born in the town of Elba, N. Y., August 16, 1555, son of James W. Harris, who was a native and one of early residents of the same town. James W. married Mary E. Parker, and was a successful farmer. Frank J. Harris was educated in Batavia, and on July 12. 1-81, married Kate F., daughter of A. U. Willis; they have six children James, George, Robert, Lulu B., Helen M. and Edna. Mr. Harris bought his present farm of two hundred acres in 1868. He has served as assessor for three years.
White, Darius, was born in Center York, Livingston county, N. Y., February 14. 1822, a son of Samuel and Betsey . Rogers) White. He was educated in the common schools, and in 1867 married Co: celia, daughter of Joseph Lund, who settled in the town of Alabama in 1-11, they hvl one daughter, Harriet Corrine, who died in 1897. Mr. White is a successful farmer and daring ins long life has been accorded the esteem of his fellow citizens.
Pratt, Charles, was born in Orange county, November 3, 1525. His father, Thomas Pratt, was a native of London, England, and cumne to the United States in 1804, set- tling in New York, he married Christina Ackerman and through hie was a farmer. He moved to Monroe county in 198 and in 1950 to Genesee county, where he died in 1870. Charles Pratt was educated in the public schools and in 1450 married Harriet E., daughter of John 1. Sanford. Mrs. Pratt die I in 196, Mr. Pratt is one of the practical and successful farmers of his town. He has served as highway commis- sioner three years and as assessor six years. His sisters, Mary and Martha Pratt, are associated in the management and ownership of their large farm. Mr. Pratt has been a Free Mason for twenty-five years and is prominently identified with the Lodge. Chapter and Commandery.
Kenney, Richard R., was born in Ireland and came to the United States and set- tled in Batavia in 1847. In 1415 he married Margaret Carhart; they have seven children . John, Wilham, Joseph, Mary, Catherine, Gertie and Margaret. Mr. Ken- ney is a successful farmer and a citizen of recognized worth
Jacks, James C., was born in Batavia, N. Y., August 20, 1915, a son of Samuel and 1
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Betsey (Husterb) Jac.s His father was a native of Londonderry, N. H., and was a prominent blacksmith and farmer. James C. was educated in the public schools and in 1841 married Josephine B., daughter of John Chester Wilford; they have had fiv .. children : Rev. J. Wilford Jacks, D. D., Corwin, Mrs. Mary E. Kellogg, Mrs. Jala W. Bradley and Mrs. Sarah Josephine Silliman. Mr. Jacks died August 5, 189%.
Swezey, Hiram, was born in Herkimer county, N. Y., October 6, 1924, and is a so :. of George and Elizabeth (Wood) Swezey. He was educated in the common schools and Fairfield Academy. He taught for several years, but during most of his life has given his attention mainly to farming. In 1858 he moved to the town of Victor and remained there until 1\\2. when he came to Batavia and purchased the Jerome Thompson property. He is largely engaged in datrying. In 1853 Mr. Swezey mar- ried Mary, daughter of Daniel Silliman ; they had five children. George S., H. Eu- gene, Cora J., May G. and Caroline.
Edgerton, Henry G , was born in Orleans county, N. Y., May 30, 1925, and is a sot: of Henry and Jane | We -: ) Fagerton. His father was a native of Vermont and re- moved to Orleans courty in 1516, where he was one of the pioneer farmers, he died in 1974. Henry G. Edgerton was educated in the common schools and came to Elba with his parents in 1972. In 1513 he married Eleanore, daughter of Rice Baldwin ; they had four children George B., Charles A., William F. and Mrs Albert Martin
Miner, Sherman L., was born in Batavia, N. Y., December 11, 1861. He is a son of Austin T. Miner, who came to Batavia in 1811 as one of the pioneer settlers- Sherman L. Miner was educated in the common schools and has always been a farmer. In 199S he parchased his present place. In 1893 he married Mary J., daugh. ter of Francis Prescott; they have two sons: Francis Austin and Leman Sherman.
Cary, Martin, was born in Ireland in 1895, and came to the United States in 1849 with his brother. William Cary, settling in the town of Perry, Wyoming county. In 1853 he came to Genesee county and lived in Batavia, where he learned the mason's trade. In 1960 he married Eliza Bradley; they have three daughters: Mrs Alice B. Bogue, Mrs. William Childs and Georgiana.
Parker, Orrin C .- The subject of this sketch was born March 29, 1838 He mar- tied Melia A. Pember August 11, 1562. The same year he enlisted as a private in the 129th N. Y. Volunteers, but before the regiment left Lockport for the front he was commissioned secon.i lieutenant in Company G. When this regiment was reorgan- ized and became the $th N. Y. Ifeavy Artillery he received the appointment as first lieutenant in the same company. In December, 1864 he was made captain and transferred to Company E, which he commanded until the close of the war Captain Parker participated with this famous regiment in all its compaigns, including Cold Harbor, Reams Station and Appomattox. His army record was first class. He was cheted treasurer ot Genesee county in 1975. He served seven years as eminent commander of the Batavia Commandery No. 84 of the Knights Templar. In late years Captain Parker has been engaged in farming.
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North, James Agard, was born in Alexander, N. Y., July 13, 1856, on the same farm where his father, for whom he was named, was born January 4. 1813. The father died at Attica, November 9, 1993. James A. North, sr., was married June 6, 1847, to Rebecca Sattord. Mrs. North ched in Alexander July 14, 1884, at the age of sixty-two years. Mr. North was married in March, ISTS, to Eunice A. Gould, and they have had two children. Frank A. and Myra R. On the 4th of August, 1899, Myra was killed near her home in Stattord by a train of cars. Mr. North began teaching school at the age of sixteen years and has taught nearly every year since. He is one of the few teachers in Genesee county holding a State certificate entitling him to teach without further examination for life. Ile removed to Stafford in 1855, and carries on his farm besides keeping up his work as a teacher. IIe has one sister, Mrs. Edward H. (Olive) Putnam of Attica, and one brother, Safford E. North of Batavia.
Wheeler, G. Ilarrison, was born in Batavia, N. Y., March 14, 1442 Ilis father, George C. Wheeler, was a native of Rehoboth, Mass, and came to Genesee county in 1824 with his parents, Col. Simon and Rachael Wheeler, settling in the town of Oakfield. George C. Wheeler married Hannah S , daughter of George Benson; he died in 1895 in his seventy-ninth year. G Harrison Wheeler was educated in the common schools. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. K, 12th N. Y. Volunteers, and served during the campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, receiving an honorable discharge at the close of the war. In 1866 Mr. Wheeler married Lavinia, daughter of John Fischel. In 1966 he purchased the Cook farm of ninety-eight acres. He has served as highway commissioner for two terms and as commander of Upton Post. G. A. R.
Gillette, Charles L., was born in Orange county, N. Y., April 16, 1831, and is a son of Isaac and Eleanore (Vale) Gillette. In 1854 he married Mary S., daughter of John Webber; they have foar children: Isaac W., Harry L., Ralph W. and Sophie E. Mr. Gillette received a common school education, has made a success of farining and has been especially active in the temperance canse.
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