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Waterman. Anthony J , was born in the town ff Byron, N. Y., April 18. 1-56. His father, Thaxter Waterman, was a native of the town of Stafford, where his father, An- thony Waterman, settled in 1508. Thaxter Waterman m. Fried Mary, daughter of Phineas White, and was a lifelong farmer. A. J. Waters an was educated in the common schools, learned the carpenter trade, and for ten years was a contractor and builder. In 1991 he established his present hardware busmes- in South Byron. In 1555 he married Ella, daughter of Aifred W. l'isk, they have two daughters Hattie M. and Laura L. Mr. Waterman was appointed, in 1997. postmaster at South Byron, and now holds the office. He is a Republican and labors to uphold the principles of his party.
Dibble, Joseph D., was born in Byron, N. Y., February 18, 1917. His father, An- drew Dibble was a native of Massachusetts and came to Genesee county in 1913; he married Percy Dodge and was a prominent citizen in the town; he died February 6, 1550. Joseph D. Dibble prevented Fira J. Dewey; they have six children. Levant. Charles, William, Bunice P., Lenty B. and Fansie. Mr. Dibble is one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Pyron. He served as poormaster four years and, by a long and useful life of integrity, now enjoys the high respect of the community.
Cole, George W., was born in the town of Floyd, One: la county. N. Y .. April 12. 1894, a son of Samuel and Desire (Neboa) Cole. His father was a cuthier and a farmer in Oneida county He was prominent in peldi Ie, bell the offices of consta- ble, collector, assessor for six years, member of assembly in 1-61 65 from Onei la eout- ty, and took an active part in the affairs of his county through the War of the Rebellion. G. W. Cole was educated in the common schools and in Isti came to Byron, Genesee county. In 1547 he mosred Alvira Martin ; they had four children Jay C .. Charles M., William G. and Mrs. Labbie J. Jones. Mrs. Cole died r. 199, and a daughter. Frankie A, in 1vig. Mr. Cole is one of the representative in 1. of Genesee county
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and a practical at! successful farmer: has served as commissioner of highways and is recognized as a man of excellent character.
Dillon, Michael, p. o. Corfu, N. Y., was born in Ireland, April 20, 1847, and came to the United States when three years old. The family located in Darien, Genesee county, where he was educated in the district schools. He has always followed farming. He has been twice married; first, to Agnes Goodwin of Darien, who died May 30, 1597, leaving three children. Frank P., who married Hattie Salisbury: Ella A., who married Charles Boyer of Rochester, and Loren E., a minister of the Advent Church, now in charge of the church at Wayland. On June 5, 1890, Mr. Dillon mar- ried Martha M. Kinne of Lockport, N. Y. September 20, 1564. Mr. Dillon enlisted in Co. A, 69th N. Y. Veteran Infantry, served in the Army of the Potomac as corporal, and was honorably discharged June 30. 1865. Mr. Dillon's father, Peter Dillon, was born at the oldl home in Ireland, about the year 1826 Ile married Catherine Mar- ronie of his native place, and came to the United States in 1849. They had four children Michael , as above), John, Marie and Ella, and are both living at this date, 1895. Mrs. Dillon's father. Timothy Goodwin, married Clarinda Waite; they had three children: Frank, Porter and Agnes. Mr. Goodwin died quite young and his widow in 1955. Mrs. Martha A. Dillon's father, Robert Kinne, was born in the town of Amsterdam, N. Y. ; he married Samantha Kinne, and had ten children . Stephen. Osmar, Oliver, Inet, Martha. Polly, Onion, Amos, Elmira and Lillian. Mr. Kinne died April 20, 15:5, his widow December 95, 1896. Michael Dillon and wife are members of the Advent Church in Darien. He has been a member of the ministerial committee of the church for fifteen years. ITe is a Prohibitionist.
Van Aistine, Samuel. p. o. North Pembroke, N. Y., was born in Oakfield, Genesee county, N. Y., July 4, 1841, obtained his education in the public schools and in early life was a farmer. August 22, 1862, he enlisted in Co. H, 129th New York Infantry. and in 1863 was transferred to the Sth Heavy Artillery. He was wounded in the battle of Cold Harbor in June, 1864, and was honorably discharged June 9, 1865. He then came to Pembroke. N. Y., and has been a general merchant in North Pembroke for fourteen years. He has served as postmaster for the past eleven years. On De- cember 13, 1865, Mr. Van Alstine married Anna M., daughter of Jacob Martin of the town of Alabama, they have two sons: Wilham J. and Ernest II. William J. mar- ried Hattie Hale of Alabama, and is now a resident of Elmira; they have two sons. Earl and Bertie. Mr. Van Alstine is managerof a general store in that eity. Ernest H. is engaged in business with his father. Mr. Van Alstine is a member of D. W. Kinne Post No. 536. G. A. R. of Corfu. Department of N. Y.
Owen, John D .. p. o. Pembroke, N. Y., was born in Pembroke, March 26, 1839, was educated in the common schools and in early life was a farmer. He also manufae- tured cigars, and served as postmaster in Pembroke thirteen years. He has been station master at Pembroke thirteen years in the employ of the N. Y. C. & H. R. Railroad Co., on the Batavia and Tonawanda branch. October 6, 1870, he married Mary J. Reed of his native place ; they have two children: John D., jr., who is a farmer, and Robert D., who was a soldier in Co. I, 2024 Infantry N. Y. S. Vols. in the Spanish
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war. Mr. Owen's father. Alanson Owen, was born in Ilomet, N. Y., March 22, 1803. and was a successful physician during his life. He came to Pembroke in 1830, and married Marinda E. Chase of Byron, Genesee county, born October 9, 1813. They had three children. Charles W., John D. and Alta M. Dr. Owen died in 18-0 and his widow in 1895. Mr. Owen's great-great-grandfather, and also his grandfather, Roderick Owen, and his two sons, were sokhers in the Revolutionary war. John D. Owen was a soldier in Co. D. 14th N. Y. Vols., and was honorably discharged by reason of surgeon's certificate of disability. His brother, Charles W., is also an hon - orably discharged soldier of the war of the Rebellion. M:, Owen's father, George N. Reed, was born in Lockport, Niagara county, N. Y., in May, 1827, and was edu- cated in the Lockport High School. He married Amy Johnson of Erie county ; they had three children: Harriet, Mary J. and George N. Mr. Reed died March 30, 1971, and his wife in 1956. John D. Owen is a member of Akron Lodge No. 527, F. & .A. M., and of Richville Lodge No. 432, I. O. O. F. Mrs. Owen is a talented painter. The family trace their ancestry in the United States back at least to 1635
Gabbey, John M., M. D., p. o. Pembroke, N Y., was born in Pembroke, March S. 1867. He was educated in the public schools and in the Buffalo Normal School, from which he was graduated in 1991. After teaching school one year he entered the medical department of the Buffalo University, in the fall of 1992, which he attended for two years. He then entered the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati, Ohio. from which he was graduated on June 5, 1805. In the autumn of that year he be- came professor of physiology, giving lectures one vear; at about the same time he entered the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating with distinc- tion from that institution April 2, 1896. He earned the money to pay the expense of his education and by persistent study and his excellent natural qualifications, stands among the leading young n.en of his profession in the county. His father, James Gabbey, was born in the north of Ireland in 1817, was educated in the schools of that country, and was a farmer by occupation. He came to the United States when a young man, and on May 5, 1844, married Jane, daughter of James Crossen, who bore him seven children. James C., Robert, Mary, Margaret, Nancy, Thomas and John M. Mr. Gabbey died September 9. 15-0, and his widow September 20, 1890. Dr. John M. Gabbey is a member of Pembroke Lodge No. 432, I. O. O. F., and Corfu Lodge No. 503, K. O. T. M.
Gibson, William, p. o. Corfu, N. Y., was born in the town of Oakfield, Genesee county, N. Y .. July 19. JeCS, was educated in the common schools and has always been a farmer, with the exception of the time he served in the army. April 11. 1>61. he enlisted in Co. D, 179th N. Y. Vols., was wounded in the shoulder and breast in front of Petersburg on July 30, 1564, and also in the left leg on April 2. Upon the evacuation of Petersburg, he was transferred to the 18th U. S Regular Infantry, May 18, 1-65, as second lieutenant and honorably discharged and mustered out on June 7, 1865. He is a member of Kinnie Post of Corfu No. 635, G A. R., and is past com- mander of the post, he is a Republican. December 31, 1 5%. he married Beattie Crook of Holland, N. Y. they have three children. Margaret, Cora B. and Jennie. Jennie married Thomas Childs of Buffalo; they have one son, Floyd C. Mrs. Gib.
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son's father, Frank Crook, was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1796, and removed to Erie county with his parents when a boy. He married Lucy Kenyon of Ene county ; seven children were born to them: Freeman, Leander, Caroline, Almira, Riley, Beattie and Hannah. Mr. Crook died in 1873; his wife died about fifty years ago.
Duguid, William H., p. o. Corfu, N. Y., was born in the town Pavilon, Genesee county, N. Y., April 20, 1934, and received his education in the common schools For ten years he was a miller until failing health caused him to take up farming. In 1852 he married Electa Kinne; they had two children: Hattie S. an.I Roy K. Hat- tie S. married, first, John Bennett of Corfu; they had one son, Harry W; Mr. Ben- Dett died in 1992, and Mrs. Bennett married, second, George H. Phelps. Roy K. is a blacksmith and farmer. Mrs Duguid died January 5, 1893. Mr. Duguid's father, Jason Duguid, was born in Pompey, N. Y., in 1503, was educated in the common schools and Pompey Academyand settled in Pavilon when a young man. He mar- ried Achach Halbert of Pavilon, and nine children were born to them Jennette L., Addison, Sarah A , Miranda L., William II., Manfred, Henry C., Nelson A. and Melvin D. Mr Duguit died in 1974 and his widow in 1959. Mr. Duguid's grand- father, William Dugaid, was born in Scotland and came to the United States in the seventeenth century. William II. Duguid is a staunch Republican and a useful and respected citizen.
Cook, Charles, p. o. Batavia, N. Y., son of Andrew and Rebecca (Johnson) Cook, was born in County Tyrone, in the north of Ireland, November 12, 1953. His father was a successful farmer and the son followed in his footsteps. He was educated in the public schools of his native land and in 1-79 emigrated to this country, settling in Alexander. Ifis first business experience in this country was on the I)., L. & W. railroad, where he remained a short time. Resigning his position he began work for Sanford Riddle on a farm. Later he worked for Frank Wright three years, after which he bought his present farm, which consists of 120 acres of good land. He made a trip to his native land and while there met and married Mary J., daughter of William and Mary A. (Walker) Hannah; they have two children: Walter J., born June 16, 1895, and Hobart H , born April 28, 1898 Mr. Cook is a Republican and active in the local political field, but has not sought office.
Spink Winfield S , p. o. Alexander, N. Y , is a native of Ohio, and of English de- scent. Ile is a son of Allen D. and Lydia A. (Olym Spink, and was born April 3, 1850. He received a good common school education and was successfully engaged in teaching several terms He spent about six months in 1897 in traveling for the Milsom Rendering Co , but has acted as their agent for the last ten years. In De- cember. 1873, Mr. Spink married Mary E., daughter of William H. G. and Freelove R. (Calkins) Post. Mir. Spink has long been an active member of the Odd Fellows and Select Knights, and takes an active interest in town affairs.
Parish, George B., p. o. Alexander, N. Y , son of Isaac and Emeline (Howe) Par- ish, was born in the town of Alexander, Genesee county, N. Y., April 21, 1846. His
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father was born and spent his life as a farmer in that town, and died in 1872. Mr. Parish had but very slight opportunities for obtaining education, attending the com- mon schools of his district for only a few months during the winters. But by read- ing and observation he has gained a store of general information, and has been for the past twenty years one of the successful farmers of the town, On December 20, 1872, Mr. Parish married Julia E., daughter of George W. and Phoebe A. (Bushnell) Wing of Alexander; they bave one daughter, Nettie E. Mrs. Parish died December 28, 1895. Mr. Parish is a brother of the late William I. Parish, who was a captain in the 9th N. Y. Heavy Artillery during the Civil War, and who afterwards served as sheriff of Genesee county. Mr. Parish is a member of the Select Knights, and is highly respected.
Kidder, Qel S., p. o. Alexander, N. Y., is a member of one of the oldest and most respected pioneer families in Genesee county. John Kidder, grandfather of Oel S. came to Alexander in 1900 and settled on the farm now occupied by Oel S. He cleared the land with the help of his sons, Alvin, Earl, Hosea and Sidney, Earl re- sided on the farm until his death in 1971. Oel S., son of Earl and Synthia ( Rix) Kidder, was born on the old homestead, May 22, 1536. He was reared on the farm and received his education in the common schools of his native town, On December 26, 1860, he married Josephine, daughter of Norman F. and Deborah (Poole) Perry ; they have three son .: Albert D., Earl and Perry H. Mr. Kicher held the office of supervisor for the years 1856 and 1887, and has been excise commissioner and trustee of the Alexander Union School. The family are staunch Democrats.
Gourley, James, was born in the North o' Ireland, May 25, 1829, and came to Can- ada in 1834. In 1837 he went to Rochester and in 1450 settled in Elba, N. Y., where he has carried on blacksmithing and carriage making for forty-eight years. In 1850 Mr. Gourley married Sarah Dean. Throughout his life Mr. Gourley has followed the course that never fails to win respect and confidence.
Jones, Eli M., was born in the town of Byron, N. Y., in 1892. His father, Andrew B. Jones, was one of the pioneers of Genesee county and built the first mill in the town of Stafford. ER M. Jones married Roxanna, daughter of William and Fannie (Stewart) Reynolds; they had eight chil lien: Jasper, Henry, Charles, Andrew, Ellen, Esther, Fanme and Mrs. Nancy Parker. During the long life of Mr. Jones he has enjoyed the respect of the community. Prudent and successful in business, his in- tegrity never questioned, his life stands as one worthy of imitation.
Norton, Myron W., was born on the family homestead, a son of Horace B. and Fidelia C. (Mills) Norton, and was educated in the common schools. He has fol- lowed farming and has attained unusual success. Among his fellow citizens he is respected. His farm is one of the choicest in the county and it is noted for the care and neatness with which it is maintained.
Edgerton, Philo, was born on the family homestead, in Elli, N. Y., May 5, 1839, a son of Henry and Jane (West) Edgerton, and was educated in the common schools.
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On December 21, 1:53, he married Mary J., danghter of Alsop and Rebecca Palmet their children are John C., Philo A., Mary J., Sarah R., Clara B. and Philola A. Mr. Edgerton is one of the successful and respected farmers of Genesee county. He has always taken an active interest in local public affairs and has served as highway commissioner and assessor. He is a staunch Republican and takes much interest in the affairs of his party. Ilis stalwart frame shows few of the ravages of time. His large farm is one of the finest and best equipped in the county.
Lewis, J. M., M. D., was born in York county, Canada, July 2, 1851, a son of Richard Lewis, a native of Wales. He was educated at the Collegiate Institute of Toronto, Canada, and stwlied medicine at Jefferson College of Philadelphia. He was graduated from the Medical University at Philadelphia in 1874, and from the University of Buffalo in 1940. Ile came to Elba in 1977. In 1871 Dr. Lewis married Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham Steckley ; their children are Bertha, Mary (. and Joseph L. Dr. Lewis is a member of the Western New York Homoeopathic Asso- ciation and of the Knights of the Maccabees.
Ames, Alfonzo, p. o. North Pembroke, N. Y., was born in the town of Byron, N. Y .. Jaly 1, 1$25, a son of David and Charlotte (Bush) Anies. His father was a native of Connecticut and came to Genesee county in 1816; he died in 1856. Alfonzo Ames was educated in the common schools and then took up farming. He was trustee of the schools for twenty one years, and during his long life has enjoyed the respec: and confidence of the community. Mr. Ames married Lucinda Fuller, their children are Theron, Clara, Ella and Edith.
Miller, Eugene Il., p. o. North Pembroke, N. Y., was born in Monroe, Mich .. February 24. 1-57. a son of Henry and Mary (Shoemaker) Miller. His father is a farmer and blacksmith, his mother died in 1895. E. II. Miller was educated in the common schools of Michigan and in Dundee High School. He is largely interested in the dairy business, and shipping milk to Buffalo. Mr. Miller married Mary, daughter of Jacob Shoemaker, they have one son, Harry E Mr. Miller's business career has thus far been characterized by prudence, good judgment and enterprise. These elements have resulted, as they commonly do, in giving him a satisfactory measure of means.
Ingalsbe, Harmon C., p. o. Basom, N. Y., was born in Alabama, N. Y., April 2, 1847. a son of Rial E. and Sally Ingalsbe, and was educated in the common schools. In 1891 he was elected commissioner of highways and held the office seven years, and in 1-0% was elected supervisor. Mr. Ingalsbe married Martha Wells, daughter of Guleon Wells, they have two sons, George and John. Mr. Ingalsbe is one of the prominent citizens of Alabama, of sterling integrity, excellent business qualifica- tions, and active public spirit. He is a Republican.
Pierson, Dwight II., son of Philo L. and Sarah M. (Hull) Pierson, was born No- vember 5, 1444, in Le Roy, was reared and educated on a farm and spent ten years in teaching school. In the spring of 1889 he was elected assessor, was supervisor
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of the town of Le Roy in 1-91. re-elected in 1596, serving four year -, served as chair- man of the board of supervisors for the past two years; is chairman of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian church ot Le Roy; has been secretary and treasurer of the Patrons of the Mutuel T'te Relief Association ; for five years was district deputy for the Grangers Association of Genesce county; and has held other positions of trust. Philo L. Pierson was born at Stone Church in 1510, was a carpenter and builder, and built the Ingham University building in Le Roy. His later days were spent on a farm. He served as assessor several terme. He was father of ten chil- dren, seven of whom grew to maturity Cordelia M., Helen E., Myron P., who served as a lieutenant in the 100th N. Y. Reg., and was in Libby and Columbia prisons; Hobert M., Dwight H., Daniel M. and Sarah M. Mrs. Pierson died in 1856 and he married for his second wife Lydia Pratt. He died in 195. Simon Pierson was born in Killing worth, Conn., and was an officer in the war of 1812. He married Sylvia Kelsey of Connecticut and came to Generee county in 197 with an ox team and cart, being about twenty-five days on the road He located at Stone Church. The lid of his chest which he used for a table is now in possession of the Batavia Historical Society. He reared two sons and five daughters, and died in 1864 aged eighty-five years. He was a son of Samuel Pierson of Killingworth, who was a Revolutionary soldier and a son of Samtel. a son of Abraham Pietson Rev. Abraham Pierson came from Yorkshire, Eng., in 1640, an I was paster of the church at Southampton L. I. He had a son, Abraham, who graduated from Harvard College in 1668, and became the first rector of Yale College.
Brown, Anthon H., p. o. West Batavia, was born on the Brown homestead, which was settled in the year 1517, in the township of Pembroke, February 7, 1549. He was educated in the district schools and has always followed the occupation of farm- ing. August 17, 1870, be married Maria Vedder of the township of Batavia, they have three children: Ina M., Bessie L. and John W. Ina M. married Fred F. Law- rence. Mr. Brown's father, Hon. John W. Brown, was born in Sharon, N. IL., May 7, 1917, and came to this homestead with ins parents when five months old. He was well educated and was a farmer. Jan tary 1, 1935, he marrie 1 Roxanna L. Nobles of the township of Batavia they had nine children who grow to maturity. Julie M. Adeline R., Theresa C., Cyrt W .. Estent I., Arthur M. and Anthon II. (twins). Harlan J. and Sarah E. Cyrus W. was a sobhier in the war . f the Rebellion. John W. Brown was supervisor of histown many yours, was twice elected me the of the Legislature and served during 1865 and food. He was instrumental in enlisting many soldiers for the war of the Rebellion, and was thoroughly interested in every matter for the good of the county and country; he died June 20, 1993, and his widow April 14, 1996. Mrs. Brown's father was John G Vedder, was born in Stone Arabia. Montgomery county, N. Y., in the year 1917 He married Mary A. Fuller of his native place and five children were born to them. Marsdet, Catherine, Martha. Maria and Eugene. Mr. Vedder is living at this date, IsOs Mis Vedder died August 11, 1-01. Anthoe II. Brown in his political choice is a Staunch Republican.
Babcock, William Eaton .- Mention is made of this fanaty in the cache : history of New England. Tradition and natural record have han led down a knowledge of
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James Babcock, the founder of the family in the United States He was born in Essex, England, about 1580, was one of the Pilgrims, and in 1620 removed with his family to Leyden, Holland, to emigrate with that body to America. He embarked in the ship Anne early in 1623, arriving in Plymouth, Mass., in July, where he lived the remainder of his life. He had four children. John, the second son, removed with a number of others, in 1648, into that part of Rhode Island now called Westerly, where the company made a settlement, and where he lived until his death, July 19, 1719, aged over 100 years. He left ten children, whose descendants in 1960 num- bered over 5,000.1 Jolin was the first magistrate chosen in Westerly and held that office for many years, He owned nearly all of Westerly and a part of South King- ston, and much of this land is now in possession of his descendants, having been in the family over two hundred years. Many of the members of the Babcock family took an active part in the French and Revolutionary wars. Henry, born in 1793, was a colonel in the British service, he commanded a regiment in the French war and was wounded at the battle of Ticonderoga; during the Revolutionary war he was a general in the State troops of Rhode Island and distinguished himself on many occa. sions. Oliver, another member of the family, was a captain in the Revolutionary war; he was at the siege of Fort Washington on the Hudson, and was so indignant at the surrender of that post by the colonel in command that he broke his sword across a cannon, declaring that it should never be yielded to the British. Reuben Babcock, another member of the family, born at Voluntown, Conn., March 2, 1759 (grandfather of the subject of this sketch), also served as private and sergeant in the Revolutionary war; he was the youngest of a family of seven, whose parents were married in 1:23; in 17-9 he married Hannah Hendricks and settled in Petersburg, Rensselaer county, N. Y. where he resided until 1796, when he moved to Poesten- kill in the same county; there he bought a farm on which he lived the rest of his life, dying February 24, 1849, aged umety-one years. Reuben, jr., was the oldest of a family of six; he was born in Petersburg, October 24, 1789; early in 1509 he was a sergeant in the militia, in 1411 he was made a lieutenant, and in February, 1812, at the age of twenty-two, he was made a captain. In June following the war of 1812 was declared, and in January, 1813, he was appointed brevet captain for the pur- pose of raising a uniformed rifle company ; in this he was successful, and received a commission as captain thereof in March, 1814; in July following his company stood a draft, and not being among the number drawn he volunteered to go as a substitute, acting as first lieutenant and serving until the close of hostilities. About 1860 he received a warrant for 160 acres of land and money to pay for clothing used in the service. Thus, at the age of twenty-four, with one brevet he held four commis- sions. In 1910 he married Susanna MI. Gould, of English patentage, who was born in Woodstock, Conn., May 10, 1790. They were the parents of twelve children; two died in infancy and ten lived past middle age. Their names were Eliza, Cynthia. Harry, Samantha, William E., Lucy Mary, Amanda M., Sarah and Charles, The family moved to Troy, N. Y., early in 1831, and in the fall of 1833 moved to Pem- broke, Genesee county, N. Y. Ile bought a farm and also carried on the business of builder until he was appointed postmaster at East Pembroke in 1953, which office he held for over eight years, and though a strong Democrat he was one of the first to
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