Our county and its people : a descriptive and biographical record of Madison County, New York, Part 76

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

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Kelly, Dennis, p. o. Mile Strip, was born in Ireland, December 22, 1840, a son of Michael and Mary (Kinney) Kelly. They had six children as follows: Bridget, John, Dennis, Margaret, Maria, and Michael. Later in life Michael married for his second wife Jane Hayes, and they had eight children : Annie, Mary, Frank, James, Thomas, Jane, Julia, and Kate. Michael came to Madison county about 1847, and was fol- lowed about two years later by his family of children, his wife being dead. By oc- cupation he followed farming and worked as a laborer. After his marriage with Jane Hayes he moved to Iowa, where he took up land and has since lived. Dennis was eleven years of age when he came to Madison county and started in life for him- self as a laborer. When he was about twenty-two years of age he married Abbie, daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine (Dady) O'Connor. They have had these chil- dren: Jeremiah M., of Virginia; John F., a grocer of Oneida; Theresa of Oneida; Helen R., Frances M., Joseph D., Charles L., Dennis, Edward, Mary A., and three deceased, named Mary, Michael and Catherine. Soon after Dennis married he pur- chased a farm in the town of Cazenovia, where he remained about four years, when he moved on to a farm near Fenner Corners. Here he lived about twenty-one years, when he moved to the farm where he last resided. Mr. Kelly never aspired to politi- cal honors, but always took an active part in town and county affairs and in school and educational work. Himself and family have been active workers in the Catholic church.

Kennedy, John M., son of James Harvey and Susan H. (Dow) Kennedy, was born at Voluntown, Windham county, Conn., May 25, 1829. His father was also a native of Voluntown, and a woolen manufacturer of considerable prominence. Mr. Ken- nedy was educated at Lisbon, Conn. He has been principally engaged in farming but has also conducted a produce business, and for some time was associated with Mr. Angel in a market business in Oneida. He has been a resident of the village of Oneida since March, 1855, and is well known in this vicinity. He married June 17, 1851, Phoebe C. Gallup, daughter of Francis S. Gallup of Sterling, Windham county, Conn. Of this union they have five children: Horace M., John H., Susan D., wife of John C. Branner of Palo Alto, Cal .; Hattie L., wife of James M. Markham of Dayton, Ohio; and Frank G. Kennedy.

Keeler, James R., son of Alanson and Anna (Woodworth) Keeler, was born in Cortland, November 30, 1839. His father, also a native of Cortland, was always a farmer. On the paternal side Mr. Keeler descends from New England pioneer stock and on the maternal side he is of Mohawk Dutch ancestry. He has been a farmer all his active life. The family removed to Fenner when he was seventeen years old. For six years Mr. Keeler lived on what is known as the Tuttle place and then moved to his present farm of 200 acres two miles north of the village of Cazenovia. He is

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considered one of the representative citizens of the town and by virtue of his long residence is well known to all. He married, in 1861, Almira, daughter of John Ste- vens of Sullivan. Of this union there are two daughters: Clara M., wife of Frank- lin Parsons, and Grace A., wife of Irving McIntyre, both of Cazenovia.

Keith, Watson D., son of Lincoln and Submit (Doolittle) Keith, was born in the town of Nelson, this county, June 26, 1824. ' His father, a native of Massachusetts, was one of the early settlers of Nelson and cleared the farm on which he resided until his death. He held various minor town offices and was a man well esteemed in the community. In addition to extensive general farming he was also engaged in public work, principally in contracts on the Erie Canal. Of his union with Sub- mit Doolittle eight children were born: Levi, Selura, Lorenda, John, Jane, Lydia, Watson D. and Perry. Only two of these survive: Jane, who married Abel Bennett of Ontario county, and Watson D. Keith of Cazenovia. The latter was educated in the common schools and has always followed the occupation of farming. He came to Cazenovia to reside permanently in November, 1880. Mr. Keith first married Ellen M. Dana, daughter of Federal Dana. For his second wife he married Cather- ine Card Holdridge.

Lamb, Calvin Augustus, son of Wilson Hayward and Lucinda (Gardner) Lamb, was born in Cazenovia, May 30, 1845. His grandfather, Dyer Lamb, was a native of Connecticut and became one of the earliest settlers of this region. He located on " Lamb Hill " and became a large and successful farmer, finally removing to the village, where he died respected by all who had known him. Wilson H. Lamb, his only son, and a representative farmer of the town of Cazenovia for many years, died in June, 1892. His only son is the subject of this notice. Calvin A. Lamb was ed- ucated in the schools of New Woodstock village and succeeded his father on the home farm. He now owns 200 acres of land and is chiefly occupied in dairy farm- ing. In politics he is a Republican, and although widely and favorably known throughout this vicinity, has never sought nor held public office. Mr. Lamb has been twice married, first to Ellen Webber, daughter of Winthrop Webber of Caze- novia, and second to Maud Wilber, daughter of Samuel Wilber of Fenner. They have one son, Fordyce Wilson Lamb.

Lype, Norman, son of Daniel Y. and Elizabeth Schuyler (Wack) Lype, was born in Mindon, Montgomery county, N. Y., November 19, 1834. When he was ten years old the family removed to Oneida where his father started a wagon shop, the first in this village. Subsequently he engaged in a dry goods business (Stoddard & Lype), and later in building and contracting, erecting many of the present buildings of this village. He died July 6, 1852. Norman Lype was educated in the Oneida public schools, and learned the carpenter's trade under his father. He followed this trade about five years and in 1856 began an apprenticeship to the tinsmithing trade, work- ing first for Oscar Bennett; later he worked at this trade in the city of Rochester for a period of four years, and in 1878 established his present business at No. 30 Phelps street in Oneida. He was associated seventeen years with Edward Meader under the firm name of Meader & Lype. Mr. Meader retired in April, 1895, and since this

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time Mr. Lype has conducted the business alone. He has served as village trustee four terms: 1875-85-90-91; and as village treasurer one term (1877). He holds mem- bership in Oneida Lodge, No. 270, F. & A. M., and Doric Chapter, No. 193, R. A. M. Mr. Lype has been for a number of years prominent in musical circles; sang in the choir of the Baptist Church over twenty-five years; acted for some time as leader of the Oneida Band; and organized and taught many bands in this vicinity. He mar- ried, March 28, 1858, Marietta Morse, daughter of Gersham Morse of Peterboro Of this union are three sons who are his associates in business: John H., Harvey D. aud Allan R, ; and one daughter, Mrs. C. J. Wells of Utica.

Loomis, Edwin Dwight, who died in Cazenovia, January 8, 1897, in the seventy- sixth year of his age, enjoyed the respect and confidence of the entire village of which he was a life-long resident. He was a son of Seba and Jerusha (Brewster) Loomis, and was born April 28, 1821, in the house one mile south of the village which was always his home. On the maternal side he was a direct descendant of William Brewster of the Mayflower. His father, a man of prominence in his time, held a commission as lieutenant in the Connecticut militia. He came into this region from Connecticut in 1818 and lived on the home farm until his death at the advanced age of ninety-three years, February 8, 1870. Of his union with Jerusha Brewster six children were born, all of whom are now deceased except Lathrop Loomis, a venerable and respected resident of Cazenovia. Edwin Dwight Loomis was always a farmer and held various minor town offices. At the age of fifteen he united with the Presbyterian Church, of which he was an honored member, holding the office of elder from 1869 until his death. In June, 1848, he married Mary J. Root, daughter of Thomas Root of Mexico, Oswego county, N. Y., who survives him.

Loomis, Silas L., son of Seba and Jerusha (Brewster) Loomis, and a venerable and respected resident of the town of Cazenovia, was born in Hebron, Conn., March 28, 1809. Most of his life has been spent in this town whither he came with his parents when a youth. Mr. Loomis was educated at Cazenovia Seminary, at which institu- tion he was one of the first students. He has been a farmer all his life; is a Repub- lican in politics and has long been numbered among the foremost men in this com- munity. He has served several terms as supervisor of the town of Cazenovia, and also as inspector and commissiner of schools. For over a half a century he has been a deacon of the Cazenovia Presbyterian church. Mr. Loomis married first, in 1838, Mary Jerome, daughter of Ira Jerome of Pompey Hill. Of this union were two children: Mary, who died in infancy; and Helen, wife of Henry Hannum of Cazeno- via. In 1859 he married Harriet C. Johnson, daughter of David Johnson of Clinton, Oneida county.

Loyster, J. A., editor and publisher of the Cazenovia Republican, was born in Niles, Cayuga county, N. Y., June 22, 1866, a son of L. B. and Lucy A. (Howland) Loyster. He was educated in a private school at Moravia, N. Y., and at Cazenovia Seminary, where he was graduated in the class of 1888. Mr. Loyster was for about four years associated with the firm of T. W. Thayer & Co., in the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds. He assumed the management of the Republican in 1890.

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His politics are Republican. He has served as a member of the school board for the past five years.

Ledyard, George S., who died in Cazenovia, November 3, 1890, in the sixty-fifth year of his age, was one of the most prominent citizens of Madison county, and a member of one of the oldest families of the State. He was the third son of General J. D. Ledyard. His older brothers were Lincklaen and John Denise, and after their death George S. and L. Wolters succeeded to the business of the Holland Land Company. Thus, connected with one of the earliest business enterprises of this country he lived as did his father before him, a life of great usefulness and unswerv- ing integrity. Mr. Ledyard was a native of Cazenovia and although he spent much time in travel always kept his residence in that village. No public improvement of importance was made during his lifetime with which his name was not connected, and he was foremost in every movement for the welfare of the village. Many evi- dences of his public spirit and private generosity are in existence. He held at dif- ferent periods various village offices, the duties of which were invariably discharged with fidelity and ability. Mr. Ledyard's great business capabilities, his strict integ- rity, and staunch uprightness of character, and withal his gentleness and unassuming manner won for him a place in the hearts of all who knew him.

Lippitt, W. G., p. o. Hamilton, proprietor of the Park House, the leading hotel at Hamilton, N. Y., was born in this village and educated here and in the academy at Norwich. He there learned the jeweler's trade in his father's store, and pursued that business until 1894. From 1887, the date of his father's death, until 1894 he conducted the business. In the latter year he came to Hamilton as proprietor of the Park House and after reconstructing it he has since made it one of the leading up- to date hotels in every way and in every department. In July, 1892, Mr. Lippitt married Sarah G. Thompson, and they have one daughter, Marian Grant Lippitt. Mr. Lippitt is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a popular gentleman.

Lindsley, A. W., p. o. Stockbridge, was born in Stockbridge, October 28, 1847, a son of Aldin, and grandson of Elias Lindsley, who lived and died in Sullivan county. Aldin was born in Connecticut and came to Stockbridge about 1837, where he died in 1876; his wife was Mary Rockwell, daughter of Thomas Rockwell of Stockbridge; they had four sons and one daughter. Mrs. Lindsley died April 15, 1893. A. W. Lindsley was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools and Oneida high school. He commenced business life by working out by the month and now has fifty- eight acres of land where he lives and is one of the well-to-do farmers of Stock- bridge. He has been a hop grower, and also follows dairying, but makes a specialty of small fruit and manufactures considerable maple syrup. March 6, 1878, Mr. Linds- ley married Etta E. Mallery of Columbia county, and they had three children: Anson (deceasad), Alma B., and Emma G. Mr. Lindsley is a Republican in politics, but not an aspirant to office. He is a member of P. of I. at Stockbridge.

Love, Charles E., p. o. Stockbridge, was born in Walworth, Wayne county, N. Y., March 16, 1859, a son of John, whose father lived and died in England. About 1850

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John Love came from England to Walworth, N. Y., where he has since resided. He is a nurseryman and fruit grower. His wife was Mary Burr, born in England and came to Wayne county with her parents, Edward and Elizabeth Burr. Her father died at ninety years of age and her mother at the age of forty-eight. Charles E. Love was educated in Marion Collegiate Institute and Medina Free Academy ; he was also graduated from Rochester Business College in 1881, He was a successful teacher for nine years and in 1891 engaged in the furniture and undertaking business at Stockbridge, where he has resided since 1881. He has an extensive business and is very successful. In politics he is a Republican, but not an aspirant to office. Mr. Love married Emma L. Strong, daughter of Arvine Strong; they have two children : Frank Strong, born June 16, 1895, and Marjorie Fidelia, born August 10, 1897. Mrs. Love's father was born in Connecticut, August 31, 1822, a son of Alexander, son of Alexander Strong, who lived and died in Connecticut. Mr. Strong's wife was Abi- gail Rice, who also died in Connecticut. Alexander Strong, jr., was born in Con- necticut, April 22, 1792. In 1816 he married Lucinda Griggs, of Tolland county, Connecticut, and in 1837 came to Stockbridge and bought the farm Mr. Strong now owns and here died January 9, 1881. His wife passed away one week later, aged eighty-seven years. They had seven children, six of whom survive them. Arvine Strong was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. In politics he is a Republican and has been inspector of election. November 29, 1866, Mr. Strong married Fidelia Belfield, born in Madison in 1837, a daughter of Isaiah and Electa (Tift) Belfield; they had two children, Emma, wife of C. E. Love and Burel A., born April 8, 1874, educated in Oneida High School, a farmer and works the home farm. He married Inis Dodge; they have one daughter, Leona M., born August 22, 1897.

La Munion, A. J., p. o. Munnsville, was born in Stockbridge, on the farm his father settled, February 28, 1846, a son of Philip, and grandson of Thomas La Mun- ion, who was born in Vermont and came to Madison county about 1820, later settling on the farm A. J. La Munion now occupies and the farm has remained in the family ever since. Philip La Munion was first a Whig, then a Republican, and held the office of assessor and excise commissioner. He and his wife had thirteen children, seven now living. He died in March, 1898. A. J. La Munion was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. At seventeen years of age he engaged as a clerk and after one year took up mercantile business, but his principal occupa- tion is farming. He has charge of the homestead as executor for the estate, keeps a dairy of twenty-three cows and is also a hop grower. He is a member of Prospect Lodge, No. 484, I. O. O. F. He married Ophelia Barrett (deceased), and for his second wife married Lavina Bonney. Mr. La Munion is a Republican in politics, has been collector, highway commissioner, and at present is one of the town auditors. Mr. La Munion has been manager of the La Munion & Clark cheese factory for five years, a factory which has been in existence about thirty-four years under the same name; it was the first or the second factory built in the town.

Lewis, A. E. & Son, p. o. Hamilton .- A. E. Lewis was born in Madison, Madison county, in 1840, and educated in the schools of Madison and Hamilton. He began active business in life as a clerk, but after four years established his present clothing

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business. This was in 1868, and in 1893 he associated his son, A. P. Lewis, with him in the business, forming the present firm of A. E. Lewis & Son. In 1866 Mr. Lewis married Margaret Potter, and they have one son, Albert Potter Lewis Mr. Lewis is not a politician, but has twice been elected trustee of the village and has also served on the board of education. Mr. A. P. Lewis was educated at Hamilton and St. John's Military School, near Syracuse, N. Y. He is a prominent Mason, a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter, and Veiled Prophets, and is also a member of the Maccabees, the I. O. O. F., and Hamilton Fire Department. He is a reputable representative of what may properly be called the younger circle of Madison county's enterprising business men. A. E. Lewis's parents were Albert and Emeline (Gif- ford) Lewis. Albert Lewis was born and reared in Madison county, and died April 5, 1899, over ninety-two years of age. He was a colonel in the State militia when the Chenango Canal was being built.

Langworthy, Orthello S., M. D., p. o. Hamilton, was born at West Edmeston, Ot- sego county, and received his literary education at Colgate Academy and Colgate University, from which he was graduated in the class of 1889. He then took a course in the University of the City of New York, Medical Department, and was graduated in 1891 with the degree of M. D. After a short partnership with Dr. Frank D. Beebe he opened his present office and has acquired a flattering practice. Dr. Langworthy is a member of the Masonic fraternity and also of the Odd Fellows. He married Josephine Richardson, who died in August, 1897, leaving one son, Orthello R. Lang- worthy. Dr. Langworthy's parents were Hollum and Rosina (Pope) Langworthy. The family is an old American one. Dr. Langworthy's great-grandfather settled in Madison county in 1802.

Larkin, Leroy, p. o. Brookfield, N. Y., was born in Brookfield, December 16, 1827. His great-grandfather, Kenyon Larkin, came to Brookfield about 1800, where he died. His grandfather, James Larkin, was a native of Rhode Island and his wife was Nancy Berry of the same State. His father was Richard B. Larkin, who mar- ried Lucy Reynolds, both of whom were born in Brookfield; he was a farmer and politically a Whig and Republican. His death occurred in 1882 at the age of seven- ty-seven years, and that of his wife in 1871 at the age of seventy. Of their seven children only three survive. Leroy Larkin was educated in the common schools and has always been a farmer. He has a farm of 300 acres, and a half interest with his brother James in another 230 acres, and keeps a dairy of forty cows with considera- ble young stock. He is a Republican. On March 13, 1855, he was married to Mary A., daughter of Solomon Collins (born August 18, 1796), son of Solomon (born in 1765). They had four children: S. Collins, who manages the farm; Emily L., ed- ucated in the common schools; Etta O., graduate of the Brookfield Union School in 1883 and teacher for a number of years; and Annie E., wife of George Stanton of Earlville, N.Y. Mrs. Larkin died November 4, 1869. S. Collins Larkin was mar- ried to Cora Davis, who has borne him four children: Mary T., Richard B., E. Leroy and Willie W. Leroy Larkin has a brother, James C., and a sister, Luanna, who live in Brookfield: James C. is a farmer, owning 300 acres and a half interest in 230 acres with Leroy. He was married to Mary E. Darling, who bore him two daugh- ters: Lena T. and Vinnie M. His wife died September 3, 1882.

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Loucks, Howard, p.o. Chittenango, was born on the farm where he now lives May 9, 1870. Mr. Loucks operates 150 acres devoted to general farming, but his specialty is potatoes, in which line he has an enviable record. At the World's Fair of 1893 he took medal and diploma for the best and largest yield of marketable tubers. He exhibited thirteen varieties, of which the average yield was 490 bushels per acre. He is a son of Charles Loucks of Holland Dutch ancestry. He is a young man of marked ability, above the average of those who choose agriculture as an avocation, and is assured of a prosperous future. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. August 25, 1897, he married Sarah E. Tyler, daughter of Casper Tyler of Chittenango, now superintendent of the West Hill Butter and Cheese Factory. Mrs. Loucks was born at Cedarville, in the great dairy region of Herkimer county, June 1, 1875, and was a resident of Frankfort prior to her marriage to Mr. Loucks.

Lewis, Benjamin, the ancestor in America of the Lewis family, came from Ded- ham, England, and settled in Wallingford, Mass., where he was one of forty free- holders to settle that historic town. In 1687 he removed to Stratford, Conn. Judson Lewis, the pioneer of one of the most respected families in this town, was the son of John, the grandson of James, and the great-grandson of Benjamin Lewis, the Amer- ican colonist. Judson Lewis purchased a farm on Stratford street in Madison in 1798, but had previously lived in the town and worked on the land now owned by Le Roy Curtis. The children of Judson were Charles, Isaac, Silas, Whiting J., Will- iam, Catherine, Betsey, and perhaps one or two others whose names are now lost. William Lewis was one of the best representatives of the family in the town, and at one time owned the tract of land where Solsville is now built and kept a hotel there. He died about 1870. His wife was Atlanta Curtis, daughter of pioneer Samuel Cur- tis. Their children were Alonzo, Alfred, John H., Amanda, Jerome and Imogene, all of whom grew to maturity and were useful persons in some walk of life. John H. Lewis was a successful farmer, a strong Whig and Republican and an active man in town affairs. His wife was Sarah Washburn, by whom he had four children : Layton D., Ellen D., William B. and Edith I. Of these only Layton D. and Will- iam B. are now living. Layton D. lived on the old home farm until about 1870, when he started out for himself. He worked at farming six years, then came to Solsville and conducted the hotel several years. In 1892 he engaged in mercantile business and is now one of the village merchants. He was postmaster from 1894 to 1898, and unlike the other members of the Lewis family, is a Democrat in politics. His wife was Mary J., daughter of Rodney Bridge, former proprietor of the Sols- ville Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have two children. William B. Lewis was born on the farm where he now lives, August 27, 1855, and has always been a farmer and hop grower, and during the last several years he has been one of the political factors of his town and always on the Republican side. He was educated in the common schools, Clinton Liberal Institute and at Eastman's Business College at Poughkeep- sie. He is now trustee of his school district, was once constable, and for the last two years has been superintendent of reservoirs in one of the districts of the county. On February 12, 1880, Mr. Lewis married Sarah, daughter of Jason and Caroline (Tyler) Anson. They have three children: Imogene, John L. and Minnie.

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Lynch, James C., p. o. Peterboro, was born in Eaton, Madison county, N. Y., Sep- tember 1, 1819, a son of Terrence and Jane (Kern) Lynch, natives of Ireland. Ter- rence Lynch came to New York in 1801; he was father of eleven children, four now living. He died in 1853. James C. Lynch was educated in the common schools and came to Smithfield in 1847, where he bought the farm he now owns and has here since resided. He has 146 acres of land and follows general farming. In politics he is a Republican and served as highway commissionor for six years. April 27, 1847, he married Lucinda Marshall, by whom he had two children: Flora (deceased) and Lu- cinda, who lives at Pratt's Hollow. Mrs. Lynch died January 14, 1853, and on March 22, 1854, he married Maria Abbott. They had four sons: Terrence, Eddie (deceased), James and Lafayette. His second wife died August 12, 1863, and he married again February 9, 1866, Hannah M. Eddie of Fenner. Terrence Lynch was born April 19, 1855; he is a farmer in Oneida. James was born August 9, 1858, educated in the common schools and Evans Academy, is a farmer, and married Ella Danehy; they had two children: May and Eva. Mrs. Lynch died April 27, 1886. In politics Mr. Lynch is a Republican, has been highway commissioner three years and is now serv- ing his second term. He is a member of Peterboro Lodge No. 120, I. O. O. F. La- fayette was born May 30, 1862, educated in Evans Academy and is a farmer. He married Lillie Snell, by whom he had two children: Ernest and Earla. James and Lafayette have charge of the farm and keep a dairy of fifteen cows.

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Our county and its people : a descriptive and biographical record of Madison County, New York, Part 76

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