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Holmes, George W., was born in the town of Georgetown, March 15, 1830, the son of Abel S. and Alzina B. (Chase) Holmes. George W. Holmes was educated in the Georgetown schools. His early life was spent upon the farm. When about twenty- one years of age he started out in life for himself. In 1889 he entered the employ of D. H. Burrell & Co., which position he now holds. He has taken active part in politics and was appointed postmaster of Nelson by President Mckinley on March 17, 1898.
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Howard, Adelbert H., was born on the farm where he now resides, August 18, 1858, a son of Alvin H. and Betsey (Lindsley) Howard, who had two children: Al- bertus F., and Adelbert H. Alvin was a son of Arad and Sarah (Smith) Howard; their children were Alvin, Edwin, Arad, Nathan, Samantha, and Lucy. Sarah (Smith) Howard was a sister of Allen Smith, a prominent citizen of the town, and hence a relative of Horace K. Smith, the present supervisor of Nelson. After Arad Howard's death, Sarah married Judah Lindsley, by whom she had two sons, Cyrenus and Franklin. Alvin, during his early life, worked at carpenter's work with his father-in-law, Simeon Lindsley, until his marriage, when he purchased the farm where Adelbert H. now lives, and followed farming the remainder of his life. He was a public spirited man and took a great interest in church and temperance work. Adelbert H. was educated in the common schools of the town of Nelson. He was associated with his father until his father's death on December 27, 1879, when he took charge of the estate. October 18, 1881, he married Ida L., daughter of Hiram P. and Annie (Rice) Hutchinson, and they have three children: Floyd, Glenn, and Ray. Mr. Howard has been active in town and county affairs and has held the office of assessor; he has been connected with educational work for many years as trustee and collector of the school. He is a member of Nelson Grange No. 615. David and Simeon Lindsley, two brothers, came from near Merrillsville and settled in the northeastern part of the town of Nelson. They married two sisters, Fannie and Jerusha Merrill. Simeon's children were Adelia, Cinderilla, Jerusha, Amelia and Betsey, all now deceased, David's children were Simeon, Allen, Abijah, Loren and Wallace. Abijah and Wallace are still living.
Hughes, John Charles. was born in the village of Chittenango, January 1, 1860, a son of Evan D. and Elizabeth (Evans) Hughes, who had two sons: John C., and Walter E. Evan D. came from Wales and settled in the town of Chittenango, where he was employed in a brewery for about ten years. About 1862 he moved to the town of Nelson and purchased a farm near where John C. now lives, and carried on general farming in that vicinity until his death on February 1, 1884. He took an act- ive part in church work and was a very temperate man. John C. Hughes was edu- cated in the town of Nelson and Cazenovia Seminary. His early life was spent with his father, with whom he was associated until his father's death. His mother died November 9, 1886, at which time John C. purchased the estate. March 12, 1887, he married Maggie, daughter of David E. and Annie Jones; they have three children : Flossie Elizabeth, Charles John, and Anita. Mr. Hughes is a public spirited man and takes an active interest in town and county affairs, especially in school and educa- tional work. He has been connected with the schools in an official way for the past ten years; he is also a contributing and supporting member of the Welsh Congrega- tional Church.
Hutchinson, Leroy H., was born in the town of Cazenovia, August 28, 1842, a son of Hiram P. and Annie (Rice) Hutchinson, who had four children: Leroy H., Frances, Ellen, and Ida, all natives of Madison county. Hiram P. was a son of Philo Hutch- inson, whose children were Hiram P., Joseph, George, Charlotte, and Elizabeth. In early life Hiram P. followed farming and in the latter part of his life was engaged
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in lumbering and milling. Leroy H. Hutchinson was educated in the schools of Nel- son and when fifteen years of age started in life for himself as a farm laborer. He learned the milling and lumbering business from his father, which he now follows. He is a public spirited man and has held some of the town offices, such as constable. His father was constable for twenty-four years and deputy sheriff eighteen years; he was also active in educational work and the M. E. church
Ingalls, Albert, p. o. Peterboro, was born in Lenox, July 1, 1849, a son of Conrad, son of James, who came from Schoharie county, N. Y., to Lenox, about 1800, and here lived and died. Conrad Ingalls was born in Lenox in December, 1818, and in 1852 settled in Smithfield, where he owns 200 acres of land and follows general farming. In politics he is a Republican, and served as assessor and highway commissioner ; he married Lydia Tucker, who died in November, 1865: they had three children. Al- bert Ingalls was reared on a farm, was educated in Peterboro Academy and has fol- lowed farming. He is a Republican and has served as highway commissioner. He married Ella McDermott of Peterboro, and they have one daughter, Gladys M. Mr. Ingalls is a member of the Morrisville Lodge, No. 658, F. & A. M.
Isaacs, I. Henry, was born February 20, 1841, a son of David and Winnefred (Jones) Isaacs, who came from Wales and settled in the town of Floyd, Oneida county, in 1833. They moved to the town of Nelson about 1851, and had ten children: Ellen, wife of Edward Jones of Rome, N. Y .; Annie, wife of Hon. T. D. Roberts of Floyd, N. Y. ; Jane, wife of Joseph Jones of Utica; Margaret, wife of Thomas Winston of New York city; I. Henry; Elizabeth, wife of William George; Catherine, wife of D. K. Davis of Unadilla Forks; Mary, wife of Thomas Morris of Utica; John of New York city and David of Middle Granville. David Isaacs was a farmer all of his life with the exception of two years, when he worked in Utica in a mill stone factory. I. Henry Isaacs was educated in the Morrisville high school. He remained with his parents until sixteen years of age, when he started in life as a farm laborer. On August 8, 1861, he enlisted in Co. B, 44th Regiment (the Ellsworth Volunteers) and represented the town of Nelson. May 27, 1862, he was wounded at Hanover Court House, and again at Fredericksburgh, December 13, 1862, where he lost the second finger on his left hand; he was mustered out March 9, 1864. He was the first com- mander of Morrisville Post No. 548, and has held many of its offices; also a delegate to the State encampment two years and has attended seventeen State encampments. After the close of the war he returned to the town of Nelson and on January 20, 1865, married Jennett, daughter of Liberty and Lydia Cutler Hall. In 1868 he moved to Iowa and two years later to New York city, where he formed a copartnership with his brother John in the carting business. Four years later he entered the employ of the United Sates as a letter carrier in New York city. In 1884 he moved to Smith- field and purchased the hotel where he remained two years, then returned to the farm and six years later purchased the hotel at Morrisville, which he sold in 1897 and purchased the farm where he now lives. He held the position of deputy sheriff under Barker and Burroughs.
Johnson, William J., p. o. Solsville .- James Johnson was born in Mayfield, Mont-
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gomery county, but spent a part of his young life in Herkimer county, where he was a good and successful farmer. He married, June 29, 1846, Sally Ann Lamphere, and came to Eaton, where he was also a farmer and where he died in 1894. He had two children: William J., and Romelia, the latter of whom married Henry Maynard of Eaton, and died in 1893. William J. Johnson was born September 6, 1849, and was brought up on a farm in Eaton. In 1875 he was appointed station agent at Pecksport and served in that place seven years. In June, 1833, he came to the more important station at Solsville and has since lived in that hamlet, attending strictly to his duties and enjoying the confidence both of the railroad company and of the patrons of the road. On April 8, 1882, Mr. Johnson married Ella L. Hyde, by whom he had five children: Mabel G., born March 15, 1883; W. Lisle, born January 24, 1885; Elma M., born November 7, 1889; Elva S., born November 7, 1889; and Bessie May, born May 2, 1893. Daniel Hyde, a native of Connecticut, was an early settler in Brookfield, but died in Hamilton. He was a soldier in the war of 1812 and served at Sackett's Harbor. His wife was Miss Holcomb, by whom he had five children: Eveline, Nelson, Philander, Jared and Newell. Philander Hyde has always lived in this county and has been a farmer. He married Maria Alby and had four children ; Nettie, Ella L. (wife of William J. Johnson), and two others who died in infancy. Mr. Hyde's second wife was Mary, widow of Dwight Smith, by whom he had one son, Frank Hyde.
Jessup, Rev. Samuel, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Oneida since 1872, was born in Florida, Orange county, N. Y., May 23, 1833, a son of Daniel and Martha (Seeley) Jessup. He was graduated at Princeton College with the class of 1854, and for one year taught in the Academy at Mayville, Chautauqua county, N. Y. In 1858 he was graduated from the Union Theological Seminary, and the following year was ordained to the ministry. He served the Congregational Church at Berkshire, Tioga county, N. Y., one year, and for a few months the Presbyterian Church at Amity, N Y. In 1860 he became pastor of the Presbyterian church at Dansville, N. Y., and in 1871 came to his present charge. In 1889 Mr, Jessup served as Moderator of the Synod of New York and in 1887 Hamilton College conferred upon him the honorary degree of D. D. He married in 1863, Caroline E. Pierson, daughter of Rev. George Pierson of Florida, N. Y. Of their union are two children: George P., a practicing physician of New Dorp, Staten Island; and Mary R.
Jurden, Thomas H., was born in the town of Verona, Oneida county, N. Y., De- cember 25, 1843, a son of Thomas and Sarah A. (Jurden) Jurden. Until he was eighteen years old he assisted in the conduct of his father's farm, and his education was limited to the district schools. In 1861 he came to Verona Landing and took a position as clerk in the grocery store of E. C. Stark which he held three years. For one year following he filled a position as clerk in a hotel at Hudson City, N. J., and then returned to Verona Landing and the employ of Mr. Stark, with whom he soon formed a partnership under the firm name of E. C. Stark & Co., for the conduct of a general grocery business; they were also extensively interested in building and operating canal boats. In the spring of 1873 Mr. Stark withdrew and Mr. Jurden conducted the business alone until the spring of 1876. After a business trip of a
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few months' duration to the city of Buffalo, principally to close up his canal interests, he went into the Oneida banking house of E. C. Stark & Co. as teller, a position he held until the failure of the bank in July, 1891. For some months he remained with the assignee, whom he succeeded, and was later employed at the Central Bank. When the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank was organized in June, 1892, Mr. Jurden took his present position as teller. He is well known to the entire business commu- nity, served six years as village trustee, on the Board of Education three years, and for twenty consecutive years as collector's clerk of the town of Verona. He married, December 25, 1872, Josephine L. Wettling, daughter of Martin Wettling of Verona. Three children have been born to them: Theodore H., Emily M. and Grace I.
Joy, Milton R., M. D., was born in Remsen, Oneida county, N. Y., December 7, 1861, a son of Henry L. and Mary (Paine) Joy. When he was an infant the family removed to Ilion, Herkimer county, where he attended the high school; later he at- tended Cazenovia Seminary and Syracuse University. He began his medical studies under Dr. H. B. Maben of Ilion, and was graduated from the Long Island College Hospital with the degree of M.D. in 1884. Following his graduation he settled in Perryville, where he practiced for seven years removing to Cazenovia in 1891. Dr. Joy has been health officer of the village for the past seven years. He is a company surgeon of the West Shore Railroad, a trustee of the high school and of Cazenovia Seminary, member of the Cazenovia Lodge of Masons and the Chapter, of Syracuse Commandery of Knights Templar, of Madison County Medical Society, Syracuse Academy of Medicine, International Association of Railroad Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. In 1886 Dr. Joy married Meta James, daughter of Theodore James of Utica. Of this union two children were born: Genevieve F. and Henry H.
Jones, Richard T., p.o. Morrisville, whose well tilled farm is admirably located be- tween the county seat and Morrisville station, was born in Wales in August, 1822, and came to the United States when twenty-seven years old. He located in Oneida county, working at whatever he could find to do, after which he bought a farm in the northwest part of Eaton. Here he began life earnestly, and although the farm was said to be of poor quality, he labored earnestly in developing the land and not only succeeded in paying the purchase price, but also accumulated some money be- sides. He lived in this locality twenty years and then, in 1870, bought the Col. Le- land farm east of Morrisville containing 223 acres and for which he agreed to pay $22,300. This consideration was paid more than fifteen years ago, and in addition to the land Mr. Jones also possesses a comfortable competency. A portion of the farm, however, is now owned by John W. Jones. In Wales Mr. Jones married Sarah Williams, by whom he had nine children, three of whom died in infancy. The surviving children were Catherine, John W., Thomas, Jennie, Sarah and Nettie. His wife died in 1877 and in December, 1878, Mr. Jones married Maria Gostling, daughter of William Gostling of Morrisville.
Johnston, A. S., p. o. Peterboro, was born in Smithfield, May 27, 1827, a son of Samuel, son of Samuel Johnston, born in Ireland and who came to the United States
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in 1806, settling in Smithfield soon thereafter. His wife was Sarah Anderson, born in Ireland, and died in Smithfield about 1830. He died in 1827. They had four sons and four daughters; the youngest was born in America. Samuel Johnston was born in Ireland in 1797 and died in Smithfield in 1844. His wife was Sophronia Chaffee, born in Madison county, daughter of Walter and Anna (Hyde) Chaffee, who were among the early settlers of Smithfield. A. S. Johnston was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He has been engaged in farming and real estate business, but for the last twenty-one years has lived retired in the village of Peter- boro. January 10, 1867, he married Isabella Johnston, born March 15, 1842, a daugh- ter of Alexander Johnston. Mr. Johnston and wife had two children: Adison and Edward, both died in infancy. Mr. Johnston was a Republican until recently and is now a Prohibitionist. He has served as highway commissioner for several years. also as assessor. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston are both interested in temperance work.
Jones, David W., was born in Wales, April 1, 1849, a son of Thomas J. and Hannah Jones, who had eight children: Annie E., David W., Esther, (wife of Evan Williams of Iowa City), James T., of Columbus, Ohio, Margaret, (wife of Sam- uel G. Jones), John L. of Waterville, N. Y., Mary, (wife of Rev. Harry Roberts of Iowa City), and William B., of Brooklyn, who is a teacher in an industrial school. Thomas J. and Hannah Jones came to Oneida county in 1850 with their family which consisted of Annie and David W., one year later they removed to the town of Nel- son, where the remainder of the children were born. Thomas was a farm laborer until 1853, when he purchased the farm known as the Jones homestead. He was a public spirited man and took an active part in public affairs. He was one of the founders of the Welsh church and was sexton of the church and cemetery for many years. During the late rebellion he championed the northern cause in which he took an active interest. David W. Jones was educated in the common schools of the town of Nelson and Cazenovia Seminary. When about thirteen years of age he started in life for himself as a laborer and school teacher. October 12, 1876, he married Jennie, daughter of Levi and Persis (Payne) Keith; they have one child, Keith Wal- ton Jones. In 1878 he took charge of the Keith homestead, where he has lived to the present time and follows general farming. He has been active in town and county affairs and has held the offices of inspector of elections and supervisor, and at the present time is railroad commissioner and county committeeman. He has been active in school and educational work and at the present time is superintendent of the Sunday school. He is a charter member of Nelson Grange No. 615, of which he was its first master and has also been its secretary, and also lecturer of the Madi- son County Pomona Grange and served as a State delegate two years. His first wife died November 23, 1886. On September 24, 1895, he was married to Ida, only daugh- ter of Spencer and Minerva (Hamblin) Smith, who died March 27, 1897.
Keith, Frank, was born on the farm where he now resides, April 14, 1851, a son of John and Sarah (Weber) Keith. His father was born on the same farm in June, 1818, and died November 24, 1880; he was twice married; his second wife was born in 1825, and died December 6, 1861. Two daughters were born to the first wife: Caroline, born January 1, 1843, and Mary, born April 16, 1847, died in 1876. By the
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second wife were born, Frank (as above), and Luella, wife of Frank Whitney; she died December 31, 1890. Frank Keith was educated in the common schools of the town of Nelson and Cazenovia Seminary. His early life was spent on the homestead with his parents. He married Antoinette, daughter of John and Sarah Coulter, and they have three children: Gertrude May, Annie Luella and Alma E. About the time of Mr. Keith's marriage he purchased a part of the homestead and follows gen- eral farming and dairying. He is interested and active in school and church work.
Knox, William, and his wife Hannah (Hamilton) Knox, were among the early set- tlers of the town of Nelson. They came from Bradford, Mass., in 1805, and had children named Polly, Mila, Hannah, Rachel, Alvin William, Artemissia Louisa, Charles Hamilton, Nancy Louisa, and Lucius Delos, all natives of Nelson. Charles Hamilton took a very active part in public affairs. He was railroad commissioner and was interested in all public spirited enterprises. Lucius Delos was a self-edu- cated man and was one of the most influential in the town. He held most of the town offices and was justice of the peace for thirty years, and also justice of, sessions. He was associated with his father until his father's death on April 17, 1850. On March 24, 1872, he married Helen M. Smith, daughter of Elisha and Lucy Whipple of Fenner. Mrs. Knox was formerly married to William C. Smith, by whom she had one child, Lellaene, who is now wife of Dallas Wells; they have one child, Ethel L. William C. Smith enlisted in Co. D, 114th Reg. in 1862. He returned home on a furlough and died November 22, 1863, at Fenner, from disease contracted in the army. He was the son of Robert and Mary Etta Card Smith.
Kling & Payne, p. o. Brookfield, N. Y., flour, feed, salt, grass seed and custom mill- ing .- This firm is composed of A. Kling and W. A. Payne. Mr. Payne was born at West Eaton, N. Y., May 5, 1855. His grandfather, Abial Payne, was a pioneer of West Eaton, where he was a farmer; his wife was Eunice Grant, who bore him eight children. One of these children was Truman Payne, father of the subject of this article, who was married to Olive Damon, who bore him three sons and three daugh- ters. For many years he conducted a saw mill and manufactured cheese boxes at West Eaton, where he died in August, 1875, aged fifty-five. W. A. Payne was edu- cated at the West Eaton Union school, and for thirteen years was employed by Wood, Taber & Morse at Eaton. In 1891 he came to North Brookfield and purchased a half interest in the flour and feed mill of Kling & Miller. The firm conducts an extensive business, besides custom work at milling, having a feed store and ware- house at the railroad station. Mr. Payne is a Republican and has been inspector of elections; he is a member of Sanger Lodge No. 129, F. & A. M., at Waterville. On April 22, 1886, he was married to Lizzie, daughter of James and Mary (Tew) Bay- liss, who were natives of England, coming to Eaton in 1845, where Mrs. Bayliss died in 1894. Mrs. Payne died September 14, 1899, aged thirty-seven years. She was highly respected in the community. Mr. Payne has one daughter, Ethel M., born January 17, 1897, and one adopted daughter, Edna Mae. They attend the Baptist church of North Brookfield.
Kinney, Calvin T., p. o Sheds, is a fine sample of the self-made man. He has
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pushed his way to the front among the enterprising, prosperous farmers of this county, while still in the prime of life, and has a valuable, well-conducted farm in the town of De Ruyter. He is a son of George T. and Mary (Davis) Kinney, and was born about a half mile south of his present home, June 28, 1855. His boyhood was spent in the district schools and having grown to manhood he early turned his attention to farming, which vocation he has since followed. On December 30, 1875, he married Ida L., daughter of Samuel and Polly M. (Holmes) Scott. They have two children: Clarence, born June 7, 1880, and Mertie, born January 28, 1886. In politics Mr. Kinney is a Republican and has held the office of highway commissioner three years. He is a member of the De Ruyter Lodge, No, 692, F. & A. M. His standing in his party and his fraternity is high, and both he and his wife are among the respected people of their town and community.
Kennedy, Mrs. Harriet, p. o. Chittenango, widow of the late Robert Kennedy, is a daughter of Daniel Walrath, concerning whose life material will be found elsewhere in this work. She was born in Chittenango, one of nine children, of whom seven yet reside in the place. Robert Kennedy, whose wife she became in 1871, was born at Canaseraga, December 6, 1835. He was during his mature years identified with the grocery trade, having spent many years in the employ of the Crouses, the grocer princes of Syracuse. When his brother, the late Judge Charles L. Kennedy, re- moved from Syracuse to Morrisville, Robert returned to Chittenango and opened a store on a site just above the old Yates Hotel, which he occupied not less than twenty years. He became a very influential and prominent citizen here. In politics a strong Republican, he was not desirous of office, but was an active and powerful factor in town and village affairs. For many years he was justice of the peace. In his later years he led a retired life, which was suddenly terminated by apoplexy May 6, 1893. His father, Doctor Samuel Kennedy, and his brother, the well known Judge, died from the same cause and at about the same age. He was a man greatly esteemed by all classes of people but perhaps among his many virtues, that which most calls for admiration was his unswerving fealty to his friends. His earnest convictions were the outcome of a calm judgment and while steadfast in his beliefs and conclu- sions, he yet held the even tenor of his way, with charity for all and malice toward none.
Keith, Ambrose, p. o. North Brookfield, N. Y., was born in Brookfield, May 8, 1827, a son of John and Sally (Mason) Keith, and grandson of John, a native of either New Hampshire or Maine, and who came to Brookfield about 1812. John (father of Am- brose) Keith was born in Maine, was a farmer, and married Sally Mason of Swansea, Mass. ; their children were Betsey, Myron, Ambrose, Guilford, Abigail, Aberdeen and Harriet, of whom only Myron, Ambrose, and Harriet survive. Mr. Keith died April 9, 1865, and his wife April 11, 1851. Ambrose Keith was reared on a farm, ob- tained his education in the district schools and at Hamilton Academy, and for twenty winters taught school in connection with farming. In 1851 he was married to Eleanor, daughter of Nathaniel (born in Connecticut and died in Brookfield in 1871) and Clar- issa (Clark) Maine, (born in Rhode Island and died in Brookfield in 1875). Their children were John, Clarissa and Frank, both deceased; John was educated in the
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union school of Waterville, taught school and is now a farmer; was married to Rode- lia Baldwin, who has borne him two daughters and one son; Irving and Libbie, de- ceased, and Nellie. Mr. Keith and his son John have 210 acres of land, have been hop growers, but are now raising sheep and dairying. He is a Republican, and has been highway commissioner two terms, assessor three years, and coroner six years.
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