Our county and its people : a descriptive and biographical record of Madison County, New York, Part 73

Author: Smith, John E., 1843- ed
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: [Boston, Mass.] : Boston History Company
Number of Pages: 960

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Francis, Adelbert W., p. o. De Ruyter, one of the most active and successful busi- ness men of Madison county, now a resident of De Ruyter, is a son of James and Amanda (Schofield) Francis. His father was a successful miller in Georgetown for many years prior to his death in 1872. His grandfather, Job Francis, was an officer in the Revolutionary war. Adelbert W. was born in Vernon, Oneida county, N. Y., September 12, 1840. His boyhood was spent in school and in August, 1862, filled with the patriotic desire of serving his country, he resolved to consecrate his young life to the cause of liberty and to the preservation of the Union, and enlisted in Co. A, 117th N. Y. Vols., serving his country faithfully until June 8, 1865, when he was discharged. He then returned to Georgetown, where his father then lived, and en- tered the milling business with him, where he remained until 1871, then, in company with Elisha Green, bought the stone mills at Lebanon, which firm was known as Francis & Green until 1875. Mr. Francis then disposed of his interest there and re- moved to Truxton, where he carried on the milling business for three years. In 1881 he removed to Preble and after two years there located in De Ruyter, where he has since resided. On January 1, 1867, Mr. Francis married Sarah M , daughter of William and Charlotte (Way) Peirce of Otselic. A well informed man, one who reads the papers, is interested in public affairs and keeps abreast of the times, affa- ble in manners and a general favorite in social circles, Mr. Francis is possessed of a happy faculty for making and retaining friends and is one of the most popular of De Ruyter's citizens. He has been a member of the Republican County Central Committee for the past five years; is president of the board of water works and has served as assessor of the town of Lebanon. In social and fraternal matters he is a member of De Ruyter Lodge No. 392, F. & A. M., A. O. U. W. No. 222, and W. E. Hunt Post No. 352, G. A. R. As a public man, of high standing in the county, Mr. Francis has been faithful to every trust confided to his care and the citizens recog- nize in him one to whom they may safely confide the highest public interests.

Goodwin, Sands H., president and manager of the Westcott Chuck Co., was born in Oneida March 18, 1845, a son of Stephen H. and Abbie J. (Higinbotham) Good- win. His father came here from Vernon in 1843, and was an honored resident of Oneida until his death in 1881. He was associated with many of the pioneer busi- ness men of the village in various enterprises which helped to build up the town. Sands H. Goodwin was educated in the public schools of Oneida, and in the Hudson

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River Institute at Claverack, N. Y. He early entered his father's dry goods store, and in 1866 was taken into partnership, the firm name becoming S. H. Goodwin & Sons. After his father's death he continued the business alone for about seven years and then sold out. In 1887 Mr. Goodwin became manager of the Westcott Chuck Company, and five years later was made president and manager. He married in 1868, Anna S. Backus, daughter of M. M. Backus of New York city. Of this union is one daughter, Mrs. C. R. Baker of Oneida.

Griswold, John D., who has resided in Cazenovia since 1885, was born In Benning- ton, N. H., 1843, a son of Lucius P. and Jane E. (Schoonmaker) Griswold. His father was engaged in the manufacture of powder from 1825 to 1876, and for many years was superintendent of the Laflin-Rand Company. He died at Rosendale, N. Y. in 1877. Under him at the early age of fourteen years Mr. Griswold began to learn the powder business, in which he has been engaged all his active life. He has been con- nected with most of the important manufacturers of the country, including the Haz- ards; Duponts; and the Laflin-Rand Company. He built his Cazenovia plant in 1887, three and one-half miles south of the village and began the manufacture of powder on an extensive scale. This plant has blown up three times, last in October, 1898; since which time it has not been rebuilt.

Gardiner, Hull S., M. D., p. o. Hamilton, was born in Smyrna, Chenango county, N. Y., October 28, 1840, but has lived in Madison county since his infancy. He was educated in the Hamilton Union School from which he graduated in the first class from that school. He succeeded Prof. Sherrill as the second principal of the school and also taught successfully in Smyrna and Madison. He entered Bellevue Hospital Medical College and graduated in 1868. He then practiced in Jersey City for four years and Earlville three years, after which he established himself in Hamilton in 1875. He was at first a partner with Dr. Beebe, but this partnership was dissolved in 1880. Dr. Gardiner has twice been coroner and twice trustee of the village of Hamilton. He is examiner for many insurance companies and is a prominent Mason. In 1876 Dr. Gardiner married Miss Calista R. Head of Lebanon, N. Y., daughter of Sandford Head. Mrs. Gardiner died March 23, 1869, leaving two daughters, Calista R., and Rebecca S. Dr. Gardiner's parents were Charles B. and Melvina T. (Slocum) Gardiner. Charles B. Gardiner was a native of Smyrna, N. Y., and his wife was a native of Massachusetts. Charles B. Gardiner's ancestors were owners of Gardiner's Island. Mrs. Gardiner's grandmother was a Ballard and both the Ballards and Heads were patriots in the Revolutionary war.

Gulbran, Charles G., p. o. Hamilton, was born in Sweden, October 16, 1848, and came to America in 1869. After remaining in New York a few months he took up railroading for a time, working at Bouckville, Otselic, and Oriskany Falls. In 1871 he settled in Hamilton and worked for Adon Smith for two years, and for his son one year. He then clerked for Foot & Gaskill ten years and after that for Adon N. Smith for ten years. In 1895, just after the great fire, he opened up business for himself in an old dwelling house. This was on March 16, of that year, and on May 30, 1895, he moved into his present fine store, where he carries a large line of builders' hardware

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and stoves and makes a specialty of plumbing and heating. Mr. Gulbran married Augusta Leonardson in 1869. They have two children: Alice C., and Charles E. Mr. Gulbran has built up his business prosperity by his own efforts and is a promi- nent member of the Congregational Church. He has been a deacon and trustee of that church many years.

Garrett, J. F., p. o. Brookfield, was born in Brookfield, April 5, 1820, a son of Elisha, son of Francis, who came from Connecticut about 1800, as one of the early settlers. Elisha Garrett was born in Connecticut and came to Brookfield when a young man and here spent the remainder of his days. His wife was Polly Treat, born in Brookfield, and daughter of John Treat, an early settler from Connecticut; they had only one son, J. F. Garrett, the subject. who was educated in the common schools and began working by the month on a farm when sixteen years of age and supported his parents, his father being an invalid. At the age of twenty he began selling school books and followed that occupation for four years, when he bought the farm of sixty acres where he resides, and has added to it until he owns 160. acres of land. He has been for many years one of the large hop growers of Brookfield and has also a large dairy. He has always been an ardent Republican, but not an aspir- ant to public office; he has been notary public for several years and is a member of Sanger Lodge, No. 129, F. & A. M. In 1847 Mr. Garrett married Statira, daughter of Martin Mason, an early settler of Stockbridge. Mr. Garrett has one adopted daughter, Hattie, wife of James Sloan, a farmer, and who resides with Mr. Garrett. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett are members of the First Baptist church.

Gill, Edgar D., p. o. Pratt's Hollow, was born on the farm he owns, April 9, 1861, a son of Sumner and Lavena (Brigham) Gill, both born on the farm where Edgar D. lives. His father has always been a farmer with the exception of two years in Can- astota when he was engaged in grocery business. He and his wife had five children, four now living. His wife died in 1893. Edgar D. was educated in the common schools and Cazenovia Seminary and Mead's Business College, Syracuse. He owns 155 acres of land and follows general farming, hop growing and dairying. In poli- tics he is a Democrat. He is a member of Morrisville Lodge, No. 658, F. & A. M., and Wewana Lodge No. 678, I. O. O. F. November 9, 1891, he married Harriet E. Smith, daughter of Leonard and Cora Smith of Rochester. Mrs. Gill is a member of the Episcopal church. They have one son, Sumner S.

Hall, Jesse Wilson, is one of the leading merchants of Cazenovia village, where he has been engaged in the jewelry business for a quarter of a century. Mr. Hall was born in New Berlin, Chenango county, N. Y., November 5, 1850. His father, also named Jesse W., was born in the town of Brookfield, Madison county. He settled in Cazenovia in 1858, where he died in 1874. He was for eight years steward of Cazenovia Seminary. He was the son of Stephen R. Hall, a native of Dracut, Mid- dlesex county, Mass., an early settler of Brookfield, who removed to that town in 1803, in a wagon, bringing his wife and family and was one of the earlier settlers of that town. Jesse W. was educated at Cazenovia Seminary and at the age of nine- teen began to learn the jeweler's trade with John Greenland, with whom he remained

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one year, and was then for six years in the employ of W. H. Cruttenden, watchmaker and jeweler. He resided in Sherburne one year and in 1878 bought the jewelry busi- ness of the estate of John Greenland. In his store, which he purchased in 1882, he has done a successful business. He is an Odd Fellow of h gh standing and in politics has always been a staunch Republican. Mr. Hall served as town clerk fifteen con- secutive years. In 1896 he was elected justice of the peace. He has served as trus- tee of the village, trustee of Cazenovia Seminary, and member of the Board of Edu- cation. He married, in 1880, Lucy Nichols Bailey, daughter of Lewis and Marietta (Nichols) Bailey.

Hubbard, Robert J., son of Thomas H. and Phoebe (Hubbard) Hubbard, was born in Utica, May 31, 1830. His father, Thomas Hill Hubbard, was born in New Haven, Conn., December 6, 1781, a son of Rev. Bela Hubbard, D. D., for many years and until his death, rector of Trinity church of that city. Thomas H. Hub- bard graduated at Yale in the class of 1799. After taking his degree he began the study of law with John Woodworth of Troy, then attorney-general of the State, and afterwards a judge of the Supreme Court, who was a family connection. After his admission to the bar Mr. Hubbard proceeded to Hamilton to begin life without for- tune or any other advantages except strong natural talents, a careful education, cor- rect habits, sterling principles, and high hopes. He rapidly acquired success, tak- ing a position in the front rank of his profession, and gaining a large and profitable practice. As an adviser in questions of difficulty and as a correct and intelligent man of business, he had no superior ; and as an advocate he was highly persuasive and successful. At an early period he was appointed the prosecuting attorney of a district embracing, not as at present a single county, but several adjoining ones, and in this character it became his duty to conduct several trials for capital offenses. He held the office of surrogate ten years, from 1806 to 1816. In 1817 he was chosen a representative in Congress and after one term had intervened was again chosen, thus serving four years. In 1812 he was chosen a presidential elector and voted for Madison at his election for a second term. In 1824 he removed from Hamilton to Utica and there formed a professional connection with Greene C. Bronson, but shortly afterwards abandoned the practice of law. He was the first clerk in equity under the constitution of 1822, and succeeded Arthur Breese as clerk of the Supreme Court, which position he held until 1837. At this time he designed finally to relin- quish public life, but was, however, afterwards twice chosen presidential elector. He was the first president of the New York State Lunatic Asylum, at Utica. While a resident of Madison county and as early as 1818 he was chosen a director of the Bank of Utica, and on the organization of the Utica Savings Bank was made a trus- tee of that institution, holding both positions until his death. For several years he was a trustee of Hamilton College. In all the positions Mr. Hubbard filled, his duties were performed with marked fidelity and honor. A predominant trait in his character was the habitual kindness and courtesy of his manners and his circle of friends was a wide one. His death occurred at Utica, May 22, 1857. He married Phoebe Hubbard and of their union were eleven children, of whom only one survives, Robert J. Hubbard. The latter was for many years engaged in business in New York city and for the past twenty-five years has been a resident of Cazenovia. He has served as president of the village one year (1879), and in various ways has shown

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an interest in public affairs. For many years he has been a member and vestryman of St. Peter's Episcopal church. He married in 1863, Anna F. Burr, daughter of William M. Burr of Cazenovia. Of this union is one son, Robert F. Hubbard of Caz- enovia.

Hubbard, John F., a very extensive farmer and hop grower, and one of the truly representative citizens of Madison county, is a son of John and Harriett (Russell) Hubbard. His father was born in England and in 1828 came with his parents to this country and settled in Waterville, where he resided until his marriage. He afterward removed to Morrisville, where John F. was born, April 4, 1846. He re- mained at home until December 31, 1868, having in the meantime received a good education in the district schools and the Hamilton Union School. He then married Helena, daughter of Ephraim and Lucy (Perkins) Keeck, the former of whom was a successful farmer of Stockbridge. They have had four children: Charles (deceased), Fred (deceased), Hattie (Mrs. Charles Smith of De Ruyter), and Lewis, Politically Mr. Hubbard affiliates with the Democratic party, and while leading a quiet and uneventful life enjoys that most independent and in many respects enviable station of a farmer owning his own lands. By his own energy and industry Mr. Hubbard has established himself comfortably and with pleasant surroundings.

Hyatt, Hon. Frances A., p. o. Perryville, was born in Ridgefield, Fairfield county, Conn., August 5, 1828, a son of Aaron S. and Electa (Keeler) Hyatt. His father settled in Madison county in 1832. The first of the Hyatt family to come to this country from England, was Thomas Hyatt, who settled in Stamford, Conn., in 1641, and was founder of this branch of the family in America. Francis A. Hyatt began business on the farm in 1850, and has since resided in the town of Fenner. He was elected town clerk in 1856 and several terms; justice of the peace in 1859 and held that office eight years; was elected road commissioner, but declined to serve; was member of Assembly in 1861 and again represented the district in the Legislature in 1872; was a delegate to the Republican State conventions of 1861, 1872, 1881, 1882, and 1895, and for many years was a notary public and often employed in the settlement of estates. He is a member of Sullivan Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 148. Mr. Hyatt is one of the best known men in Madison county, a representative citizen and although in a measure retired from active public duty, is still interested in everything pertain- ing to the general welfare of the county. While courteous and liberal in his attitude towards the opinion of others, he holds firmly his own views, and acts upon them in a conscientious manner.

Huyck, Philip J., p. o. Perryville, was born in Kinderhook, N. Y., October 21, 1825, a son of Jacob P. and Maria (Harder) Huyck, the only son of ten children as follows: Ann, Catherine, Maria, Philip J., Christiana, Sarah, Elizabeth, Cynthia, Harriet, and Calista, all of whom were residents of this county. Jacob P. came to the town of Lenox with his family, where he lived until his death and followed farming. In his early life he was a cloth dresser and wool carder. He took an active part in public affairs and was poormaster of his town several terms. Philip J. was educated in the common schools of the town of Lenox and his early life was spent on the farm with

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his father. When he was twenty-eight years of age he purchased a farm in the town of Fenner, near where he now lives, and moved there. When twenty-seven years of age he married Luzetta A., daughter of Lyman and Lucy (Smith) Robinson, she a native of the town of Fenner; they have two children: Libbie, wife of Dempster Tooke, and Willis P., whose first wife was Kittie J. Lansing (deceased); they had one child, Harry W. Later he married Cora B. Watkins of Chittenango. Willis P. is serv- ing his second term on the board of education of the Perryville Union School; also a trustee of the Methodist Episcopal church and Perryville cemetery association, of which his father is president; he has also been a collector of his town. Philip J. Huyck has always taken an active interest in the affairs of his town and for several years was assessor. Mrs. Huyck's four brothers, James S., Smith L., Serg't Theo- dore V. and Dr. Reuben H., were volunteers in the war of the rebellion, and Theo- dore was wounded at the battle of Winchester, from the effects of which he died at Baltimore, December 12, 1864.

Hamblin, Lucian D., p. o. Chittenango Falls, was born at Chittenango Falls, N. Y., December 7, 1833, a son of David and Harriet (Humeston) Hamblin, who had five children: Julia, Harriet, Lucian D., Jane E. and William M., all natives of the town of Fenner. David was a native of Genesee county and came to Madison county with his father when a young man, settling on the farm now owned by Charles Cooper, and was one of the early settlers. Harriet was a daughter of Asof and Harriet Humeston. They were natives of England, settled in Northfield, Conn., and in 1806, when she was seven years of age moved to Madison county. Lucian D. Hamblin was educated in the common schools of the town of Fenner and also spent two years at the polytechnic school in Chittenango. He lived with his father until he was twenty-four years of age, when he started in life for himself as a farmer, which busi- ness he has carried on to the present time. He married Helen A., daughter of Ben- jamin and Sophia Putnam, and has two children: Cora, wife of Noah Davis, and Charles A., who married Calla, daughter of Henry and Dina Slee. Charles has two children: Anna H. and Milton L., who are natives of the town of Fenner. Mr. Hamblin has taken an active part in town and county affairs; has been assessor of his town two terms, and justice of the peace. He is public spirited and is interested in schools, education, churches, etc.

Hunt, Frank L., son of Luther and Jane (Scott) Hunt, was born in Cazenovia August 7, 1854. His father was a native of Nelson, but for many years lived in the town of Cazenovia, where he died in December, 1897, in the seventy-eighth year of his age. The family are of New England pioneer stock and came into this region at an early date from Massachusetts. Of the union of Luther and Jane (Scott) Hunt, three children were born: Cora, wife of James Webber; Nellie, wife of Edwin Web- ber, both of Cazenovia; and Frank L. Hunt. The latter was educated in the dis- trict schools and at Cazenovia Seminary. He has been a farmer all his life, now owning 240 acres less than a mile south of New Woodstock village. Mr. Hunt is one of the progressive farmers of this town, believes in modern methods, and by his superior business ability, is thoroughly successful. He has given much attention to the breeding of thoroughbred and high grade cattle, and does a large dairy business.

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In politics he is a staunch Republican. He married, in 1875, Anna M. Morse, daugh- ter of Devolson Morse, of Cazenovia. Their children are Ivan H., Inez J., Earl M., and Clayton Hunt.

Hyatt, Smith K., p. o. Fenner, was born in Connecticut, August 21, 1824, a son of Charles S. and Rachael (Smith) Hyatt. They had six children as follows: Jane Ann, Mary, Helen, Smith K., John, and Charles, jr. By occupation Charles, sr., followed farming and settled in this county about 1827. Smith K. was educated in the common schools of Madison county. His early life was spent on the farm with his parents. In 1849 he married Clarinda, daughter of George and Delia Wood- worth, and they had six children: J. Wilson, Newel W., Ida, wife of John Harter, Lee, Eddie, and Rachael, wife of Fred Tooke, all of whom were born on the farm where Mr. Hyatt now lives. When Mr. Hyatt was married he purchased the farm where he now lives and has since followed general farming. He has been active in town affairs, having been elected assessor, loan commissioner, pathmaster, etc .; he also has taken an active part in school and educational work and is a contributing and supporting member of the Fenner church.

Harrington, Giles, was born in the old town of Lenox in that portion which is now the town of Lincoln, April 7, 1843, a son of Giles and Mary (Merrill) Harrington. His father, a farmer and a captain in the militia, was a native of Connecticut, but came to Madison county with his parents when an infant. His maternal grandfather Solomon Merrill, built one of the first frame houses at Merrillsville. Mr. Harrington was engaged in farming until he reached the age of thirty. In 1877 he came to Oneida and in 1880 established a livery business in the Eagle Hotel barns, removing to his present location in 1894. He is conducting the largest business of this class in Madison county. Mr. Harrington has held many positions of public trust; he has served as highway commissioner of the old town of Lenox, as overseer of the poor, assessor four years, chief of police one year; deputy sheriff of Madison county six years, and as trustee of the village several years. He is a member of Oneida Lodge, No. 270, F. & A. M., and Eumenia Lodge of Odd Fellows. He married in July, 1863, Lucinda J. Pierce, daughter of Darius Pierce of Augusta, Oneida county, N. Y., and of this union two sons survive: Fenton N., and Fred G., both associated with their father in the conduct of his business.

House, Charles, was born in Newark, N. J., July 22, 1851, a son of George and Mary (Raymond) House. He was educated in the common schools and at the age of fifteen began an apprenticeship to the glass blowing trade at Ellenville, Ulster county, N. Y. He followed this trade about twelve years, and 1878 removed to Buffalo, N. Y., where he engaged in the bottling business in which he continued successfully until 1881, when he removed to Oneida where he has since resided. On his arrival here he began his present bottling business and has been at his present location for the past twelve years. By virtue of his successful business Mr. House is well known throughout Madison county. He has served as overseer of the poor three terms; as trustee of the village two years; as president of the village one year; and as a mem- ber of the sewer board two years, a position he resigned when elected president of

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the village ; he is now a member of the board of education. Mr. House is a member of Eumenia Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Encampment. He married in 1875, Miss Margaret Keating, daughter of John Keating, of Lockport, N. Y. Four children have been born to them: Minnie E., Charles Will, Emma E., and Nellie A.

Hill, Charles A , who died at his home south of Oneida Castle, January 2, 1895, in the sixty-fifth year of his age, was a resident for many years of this vicinity, and known as a man of sterling integrity and a Christian gentleman. He was born in Western, Oneida county, N.Y., January 12, 1830, a son of David and Laura (Turner) Hill. Both his father and his grandfather (the latter one of the earliest settlers) were natives of Western and farmers. Mr. Hill was educated in the district schools, and at an early age learned the carpenters' trade, which he followed some years. For seventeen years he was engaged in the manufacture of cheese at the Hill Cheese Factory near Oneida Castle. In 1884 he bought the farm of forty acres just south of Oneida Castle, where he resided until his death. Mr. Hill was a man well fitted to gain the confidence and esteem of all with whom he came in contact, and frequently held positions of public trust. He was for some years a member and a trustee of the Cochran Memorial Presbyterian Church at Oneida Castle. He married July 2, 1850, Miss Achsah Paddock, daughter of Peter Paddock of the town of Western, Oneida county, N.Y. One daughter was born to them, Mrs. John W. Lewis.

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Our county and its people : a descriptive and biographical record of Madison County, New York, Part 73

Author: Smith, John E., 1843- ed Publication date: 1899 Publisher: [Boston, Mass.] : Boston History Company Number of Pages: 960

Author: Smith, John E., 1843- ed
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: [Boston, Mass.] : Boston History Company
Number of Pages: 960