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member of Oneida Lodge, No. 270, F. & A. M .; and a charter member John R. Ste- ward Post No. 174, G. A. R., which he has served as trustee for the past twelve years. He was one of the organizers and a continuous director of the Farmer's and Merchant's Bank; is a stockholder of the Rathbun Sawyer Company, the Oneida Silver Plating Works, and the National Chuck Company. Mr. Waterman married in 1871, Maggie A. Walrath, daughter of C. I. Walrath of Oneida. Two children have been born to them: Flora A., and Charles I. Waterman.
Wentz, George, who has been a resident farmer near Oneida Castle for many years, was born in Binghamton, N. Y., May 19, 1840, a son of Peter Wentz. His father was engaged during the civil war in building military railroads, and in this sometimes exiting and dangerous work the son assisted. Mr. Wentz is of German descent. He was educated in the common schools of Binghamton, where he resided, with the exception of the war period, until 1881. In that year he removed to his present farm near the village of Oneida Castle where he has resided for a period of eighteen years; he is well known in this vicinity. Mr. Wentz married, in 1879, Helen Forbes Hopcraft.
Hopcraft, Thomas, born October 21, 1844, and died April 2, 1875, was the first telegraph operator at the Ontario and Western depot in Oneida. He was born in Ox- fordshire, England, a son of George and Maria (Price) Hopcraft, and when he was an infant his parents removed to this country, settling in Oneida. Mr. Hopcraft at- tended the common schools of Oneida, and later the Syracuse Business College. When only eighteen years old he enlisted in Co. G., 82d N. Y. Volunteers, and after serving three years, was wounded and for eleven months was in the Elmira Hospital. He was the first ticket agent and operator at Oneida, Ontario and Western, at a sta- tion near Elmira, and later at Binghamton, where he died. Mr. Hopcraft married Helen Forbes, and of this union is one daughter, Miss Eva Hopcraft, an artist of Oneida and New York city. The father of Helen Forbes was George Forbes, born in Hartford, Conn., in June, 1811; married in 1830, Clarissa Webster. At eighteen years of age he became a glass blower at Redwood, N. Y., continuing many years. Later he removed to Oneida, settled on a farm and also conducted a livery stable un- til his death, September 6, 1894. Clarissa, his wife, died at the age of forty-two years, January 15, 1856, leaving seven children; one died in infancy.
Brown, H. Clifft, M. D., was born in Brookfield, February 14, 1857, a son of Stephen, a son of Justice H., son of Elder Simeon Brown, a native of North Stoning- ton, Conn., and a son of Elder Simeon Brown, who was pastor of the Baptist church at North Stonington for fifty years. The family is of English descent and date back to one John Brown, who settled at Stonington. Elder Simeon Brown came to Brookfield in 1791 and was a licensed missionary from North Stonington, and in 1798 founded the Baptist church of Brookfield, where he spent his days and died in 1826. This church was the second organized in the town of Brookfield, the first being the First Seventh Day Baptist church of Brookfield, organized at Leonardsville in 1797, by Elder Henry Clarke. Elder Brown located on land that has since remained in the family and Stephen Brown owns a part of said land. Justice H. Brown became
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heir to most of the homestead; his wife, Susanah Main, was a daughter of Deacon Daniel Main, an early settler of the town. Stephen Brown was born in Brookfield, November 27, 1824, and educated in the Brookfield Academy. He is a farmer by occupation, his farm of 100 acres which is a part of the Elder Simeon Brown home- stead. Mr. Brown and his family attend the Seventh Day Baptist church at Leon- ardsville. His wife was Lucinda A. Ellison, born May 30, 1832, a daughter of Stephen Ellison, who came from Brookfield, Mass., about 1840; they had three children: H. Clift, Cora J., wife of C. M. Bassett, who lives with her father on the homestead, and Addie, wife of Samuel Spring of Colorado. Mrs. Brown died November 30, 1897. Dr. H. C. Brown was reared in Brookfield on the old farm, and was educated in the common schools, Brookfield Academy and Alfred University. After pursuing his studies in Alfred University at Alfred, N. Y., about two years, he began teaching in his native town. Although a very successful teacher, he decided to make medicine his life work, and began reading with Dr. A. L. Saunders of Brookfield, and by hard work, teaching during the day and studying nights, he entered Syracuse University, from which he was graduated M. D. in 1881. He began his practice that same year at South Brookfield, and in 1885 removed to Brookfield, where he is now practicing. Dr. Brown is a man of strong character, yet retiring in disposition, believing that faithful, untiring work brings its sure reward. His large and lucrative practice built on such a foundation is unquestionable proof of its truth. The Madison County Medical Society has honored him by making him its president and vice-president. He is a close student and in order to keep abreast of the times takes as occasion per- mits post-graduate instruction in the New York Post-Graduate Schools. Politically, Dr. Brown is a lifelong Republican, well posted in political history and believing that the principles advocated by the Republican party, when honestly and faithfully carried out, will always bring national prosperity. In 1877 Dr. Brown married Car- oline Babcock, daughter of Gideon Babcock of Plainfield, N. Y .; they have had four children: Hubert J. (deceased), Kearn B., Ruth L., and Elston S. (deceased). The Doctor and his wife are members of the Second Seventh Day Baptist church of Brook- field and are both are very active in church and charitable work.
Langworthy, William F., A. M., p. o. Hamilton, was born at West Edmeston, Otsego county, N. Y., May 4, 1864, a son of Hollum and Rosina (Pope) Langworthy. His great grandfather, Nathan Langworthy, was one of the early settlers of Madi- son county, having come from Rhode Island to Brookfield in 1806. Prof. Lang- worthy was prepared for college at Brookfield Academy, and then entered Colgate University, from which he was graduated in the class of 1887. He then began his career as a teacher, his first position being in the Keystone Academy, Factoryville, Pa., where he remained three years. In 1890 he accepted the position of professor of science in Colgate Academy, which position he still occupies. In 1890 Prof. Lang- worthy married Lois C. Babcock of Hamilton, and they have two daughters: Caro- line Pearl and Margaret B.
Stone, Rev. Lewis B., who died in Cazenovia, August 17, 1866, in the sixtieth year of his age, was born in Massachusetts in 1806. In 1832 he removed to Schoharie county, N. Y. He had begun to interest himself in religious work in 1833, and in
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1842, after having served the church for some time as an exhorter, he was licensed as a local preacher, in which capacity he remained until his death. He served the church as a traveling preacher under the presiding elder within the rounds of the New York conference, for some time on the Delaware mission and for three years on the Cohocton circuit. He then retired from the itinerant work and opened a gen- eral store at Harpersfield, Delaware county, and while thus engaged lost an arm through a railroad accident. In 1855 he removed to Cazenovia, and while living here served with acceptability and profit the charges of Delphi, Bethel and Peck's Hill, where he labored three years. As a citizen he was honored with several public offices which he filled with fidelity and usefulness; as a business man he was char- acterized by promptitude and energy, and as a pastor loved the principles of the gospel and attempted to exemplify them in his life, At the time of his death he was president of the village. He married, in 1842, Samantha Hartwell, daughter of Sol- omon Hartwell of Schoharie county, N. Y.
Matson, William E., p. o. Peterboro, was born in Cambridgeshire, England, No- vember 4, 1829, a son of William and Alice (Rowling) Matson, who lived and died in England, his mother in 1895, at the age of eighty-eight. Mr. Matson was reared in England and educated, with the exception of four winters, in the United States. January 12, 1854, he came to Peterboro, N. Y., where he has since resided and fol- lowed farming. October 11, 1865, he married Eliza Bayliss, born in England, a daughter of Benjamin B. and Mary (Skinner) Bayliss, natives of England and who came to the United States July 26, 1836. Mrs. Bayliss died in Smithfield September 15, 1874, and Mr. Bayliss February 27, 1885. Mrs. Matson died May 3, 1895. Au- gust 22, 1862, Mr. Matson enlisted in Co. F, 157th N. Y. State Vols., and was dis- charged July 25, 1865. He was in the battles of Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Ha- gerstown, Honey Hill, siege of Morris Island, and several raids near Charleston. He is a member of O. H. Tillinger Post No. 548, G. A. R., of Morrisville. To Mr. and Mr. Bayliss were born two children: Eliza (as above), and Mary, wife of Virgil M. Armour, a son of Preston Armour, who is an uncle of P. D. Armour of Chicago. To Mr. and Mrs. Virgil M. Armour were born six children, two now living: William W., Eliza E., Isabel B., Adelphia J. (all deceased), Mary E., wife of Jay Curtis of West Winfield, and Minnie B., wife of Dr. W. J. Reeve. Mrs. Armour died Septem- ber 22, 1868.
Frink, George W., a well known farmer, residing on his 200 acre farm in the town of De Ruyter, is a son of Ephraim and Lucinda (Ferguson) Frink, born in the town of Solon, Cortland county, N. Y., October 26, 1850. His father was also a native of this town, born in 1816, and is still living in his eighty-second year. He was a son of Charles and Jane Frink. His mother was born in Broome county, N. Y., in 1814. Her people came from Rhode Island and settled in Broome county at a very early date. George W. received his education in the public schools of De Ruyter, his pa- rents having removed to this town when he was three years of age. He remained at home on the farm until he was married, March 21, 1870, to Ann Eliza, daughter of Alfred and Waity (Sherman) Sweet. To them have been born one daughter,
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Blanche, wife of Clayton Davis of Syracuse. . They have one daughter, Leah Clare, who is attending school in De Ruyter. George W. follows the example of his father and grandfather in politics, being a strong adherent of the Republican party, and earnest and hearty in the advocacy of its principles. He has held the office of jus- tice of the peace for two terms. He takes a prominent rank among the farmers of his county and with his estimable wife leads a happy and contented life.
Stanley, C. M., was born in the town of Scott, Cortland county, N. Y., in 1859, a son of Bowman H. and Elizabeth (Smith) Stanley. When he was an infant the fam- ily removed to Cazenovia, where his father became a leading merchant and promi- nent citizen, holding several village offices. Before the days of railroads he ran an overland express to Syracuse. Mr. Stanley was educated in the village schools of Cazenovia, and at the seminary. He began business life in association with his father, with whom he continued for a number of years. In 1894 he engaged in the insurance business and now has probably the largest and strongest line of companies represented by any one man in Central New York. Some of the stronger companies of which he holds the agency for Cazenovia and vicinty are the Continental and Home of New York; Hartford of Hartford, Conn .; Liverpool, London and Globe, of Liverpool and London; North British and Mercantile of London; and Fire Associa- tion of Philadelphia. Mr. Stanley has always been a Democrat. He is a member of Cazenovia Lodge No. 616, F. & A. M. In October, 1881, he married Harriet M. Smith, daughter of Phineas Smith of Brocketts Bridge, now Dolgeville, N. Y.
Cook, Chauncey B., supervisor of the town of Cazenovia six years, was born on the farm in Cazenovia which has always been his home, May 2, 1842, a son of Wolcott and Nancy A. (Gilbert) Cook. The family is of New England pioneer stock, and Mr. Cook's great-grandfather held the rank of captain in the Revolutionary army. His grandfather, Serad Cook, was also a Revolutionary soldier, and one of the first set- tlers of the town of Sullivan. He subsequently removed to Cazenovia and settled on the farm which Mrs. Robert Stewart now owns, and became a man of considerable prominence in the early history of the town. Wolcott Cook was born in Great Bar- rington, Mass., and was twelve years of age when his parents came to this region. He died in April, 1879, aged eighty years. Of his union with Nancy A. Gilbert were three children: Gilbert, deceased; Burr W., of Brockport; and Chauncey B. Cook. The latter was educated at Cazenovia Seminary, and has always been en- gaged in farming. He is also well known throughout this region as an auctioneer. In politics he is a Republican. He is a member and past master of the Madison County Grange, and a member of the A. O. U. W. He married in 1862, Agnes Mar- tin, and four children have been born to them: Leora A., who died in childhood ; Edith May, wife of John Bennett of Cazenovia; Daniel C., who resides on the home farm; and Theodotia, wife of G. Ray Nichols of Cazenovia.
Maynard, Charles E., was born in the town of Fenner, November 5, 1846, a son of Joseph and Sarah A. (Sherman) Maynard. Joseph was born October 19, 1819, and died January 26, 1892, and Sarah A., his wife, died on the 27th of April, 1881. Charles E. married, on October 8, 1867, Charlotte J., daughter of James A. and j
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Sarah M. Parmelee of Smithfield, and they have three children: Dexter P., born February 11, 1873, married Blanche E. English; Agnes E., born January 1, 1879; and Elsie De R., born April 26, 1883. Agnes E. was graduated from the Cazenovia Seminary, class of 1898. Elsie De R. is a member of the class of 1900. Joseph and Sarah Maynard's children were Charles E., Henry S., Edward H., and Frank J. Joseph was a son of Nathan F. and Polly Putney Maynard. Nathan's children were Joseph, Theodosia, Everson P., Ezra T., and Nathan F. Sarah A. was a daughter of Richard Sherman, who was in the war of 1812, and was located at Sackets Har- bor. Charles E. was educated in the common schools of the town of Fenner and Cazenovia Seminary. His early life was spent with his parents. When about twenty-one years of age he started in the general merchandise business at Erieville, N. Y., where he has continued to the present time. He is also owner of the cream- ery and cheese factory at that place, and which is one of the most complete of its kind in the country. He has always taken an active part in public affairs and rep- resented his district in the Assembly in 1888 and 1889.
Wood, M. C., justice of the peace and miller in the town of New Woodstock, was born in the town of De Ruyter, October 30, 1841, a son of Lewis and Esther A. (Merrill) Wood. His father, who died in 1881, in the seventy-second year of his age, was a native and life-long resident of De Ruyter, and a prominent farmer of the town. The family were early settlers in this vicinity, coming from Springfield, Mass. M. C. Wood was educated in the common schools and in early life worked on his father's farm. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in Co. A, 157th N. Y. Volunteers, and served three years. On obtaining his discharge he returned to De Ruyter and engaged in farming until 1871, when he came to New Woodstock, and entered into partnership with James J. Randall, who conducted the New Woodstock mill. Their association continued under the firm name of Randall & Wood until the former's death, when Mr. Wood succeeded to the business and conducted it alone until the admission of his son, Charles M. Wood, forming the present firm of M. C. Wood & Son. In 1896 the old mill burned and although it was at once rebuilt they have not since been engaged in manufacturing, but deal quite extensively in flour, feed, salt, shingles, and poultry supplies. Mr. Wood has been a staunch Republican and has served as justice of the peace and member of the town board for several years. He is a Chapter Mason, a member of the A. O. U. W., and of Knowlton Post, No. 160, G. A. R. He married, in 1866, Ruth C. Randall, daughter of J. J. Randall. One son has been born to them, Charles M. Wood.
Block, Fritz C., supervisor of the town of Sullivan, was born in Germany, Novem- ber 24, 1854, a son of Frederick and Sophia (Schrom) Block. When he was fourteen years old his parents came to this country, settling at Chittenango Station, where his father still lives at the advanced age of seventy-two years. Mr. Block was edu- cated in the common schools and began his business experience in the general store of James T. Burton, for whom he worked some time. He subsequently went into business for himself, and conducted a general store at Chittenango several years. Mr. Block is now manager of the Madison County Celery Company, is extensively engaged in handling country produce, and also deals in coal. He is widely known
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in this section, and is considered one of the representative citizens of the county. His townsmen have frequently honored him with positions of public trust; he has served as collector, as highway commissioner several times, and as supervisor of Sullivan township, an office he still fills. Fraternally he is a member of the A. O. U. W. He married, in 1892, Margaret M. Smith, daughter of Patrick Smith of De Ruyter. Two sons have been born of this union: Frederick Carl and Burton Smith Block.
Brooks, Nelson O., M. D., who has practiced at Perryville since June, 1894, was born three miles southwest of Peterboro, June 13, 1868, a son of William and Mary (Griffiths) Brooks. His grandfather, Orrin Brooks, was one of the early settlers of the town of Smithfield, where he cleared large tracts of land and became a man of considerable prominence. His father was one of the representative farmers of Smithfield. Dr. Brooks gained his preliminary education at Cazenovia Seminary and prepared for his profession at the University of Buffalo, Medical Department, taking the M. D. degree from that institution in May, 1894. In June of the same year he began his practice in Perryville. In politics he is a Republican; he has served as health officer of the town of Fenner for five years. He is a member of Perryville Lodge of Odd Fellows. Mr. Brooks has been the architect of his own for- tunes, and gained his professional education entirely by his own efforts. He married in October, 1894, Aileen M. Campbell, daughter or Ambrose Campbell of Oneida. One son has been born to them: LeRoy Eugene.
Stisser, William H., was born in Lenox (now Oneida), December 28, 1864, a son of Augustus and grandson of John Stisser. John Stisser was a farmer and died on the old homestead. Augustus Stisser was born in Lenox, educated in the common schools and is a well-to-do farmer; he married Aseyneth Clement of Stockbridge, and they had seven children, all living. William H. was educated in the common schools of Oneida and Cazenovia Seminary. He has a farm of 110 acres and follows general farming, October 16, 1893, he married Ora G. Miller, daughter of John and Julia (Wilkinson) Miller of Wampsville; they had four children: Pearl E., Mearl J. and Earl A. (twins), and Florence N. In politics Mr. Stisser is a Democrat.
Adams, Edmund, a well known resident of the town of Sullivan, of which he is a native, was born July 24, 1840, a son of Vespesian and Calista (Dewey) Adams. His paternal grandfather, John Adams, was a public surveyor appointed by Governor De Witt Clinton. He came to Sullivan in 1802 on a hunting expedition, and being pleased with the country became a permanent settler in 1806. His father, Elisha Adams, had been deeded lot 55 for his services in the revolutionary war, and this. no doubt, influenced his decision. Edmund Adams was educated in the common schools of his native town; at Cazenovia Seminary, where he was graduated in 1862; and at the University of Michigan, which he attended one year. In politics he is a staunch Republican. He has been principally engaged in farming, but served an apprentice- ship with both his grandfather, and his uncle, James, as a surveyor, and in this busi- ness has gained an enviable reputation. Almost a century covers the professional experience of these three men in Madison and Onondaga counties. Mr. Adams has
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recently been engaged in surveying for ditches in the great swamp. He married, in 1865, Helen A. Wild, daughter of Allen Wild, who owned farms in Otsego and Dela- ware counties, and was a man of prominence in his day. Three children have been born of this union: Kate, wife of Rev. Charles Bassett; Robert B., and Caryl.
Crayter, Lucian A., was born in Sullivan, February 26, 1851, a son of Conrad Cray- ter, born in 1801, and who came to Madison county when a young man, where he died in 1878; he married Mary Van Valkenburg, daughter of an early settler of Mad- ison county, and they had thirteen children. Lucian A. was reared a farmer and educated at Chittenango. In 1879 he bought the farm he now owns of 200 acres and follows general farming; he also has a milk route in Canastota which he has had for ten years. Mr. Crayter married Mary E. Deevendorf of Herkimer county and they had four children: Henry, Conrad, Jessie and Mable. Mr. Crayter is a Repub- lican in politics; he is a member of the Canastota Lodge, I. O. O. F. and of the A. O. U. W.
Andrews, David, was born where he now resides, July 20, 1863, a son of Morris and Mary (Hughes) Andrews. Morris Andrews was born in Wales, where he worked in the slate mines; he came to this country and settled in Steuben, Oneida county, and also worked in the coal mines in Pennsylvania. After his mother's death in March, 1877, he purchased a farm in the eastern part of the town of Nelson, which he sold and afterward purchased the farm where David was born. David Andrews was educated in the town of Nelson in the Togg Hill district. On January 7, 1886, he married Mary, daughter of Mrs. Ann Parry; they have four children: Morris J., Evan D., Robert and Walter. Soon after his marriage he took charge of the farm which he has since carried on. Mr. Andrews is active in town and county affairs, and has been elected inspector two terms Is also active in educational and school work and a supporting and contributing member of the Welsh Congregational Church. He and his wife are members of the Nelson Grange No. 615.
Angel, George F., son of George W. and Mary (Morse) Angel, was born in Little Falls, Herkimer county, N. Y., October 2, 1825. His paternal and maternal grand- fathers were both early settlers on the Mohawk River, the former coming from Prov- idence, R. I., and the latter from Windsor county, Vermont. Mr. Angel received a common school education and served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, at which he worked about three years. He then entered the employ of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, for which corporation he worked nearly half a century, retiring June 9, 1898. From 1865 until that time Mr. Angel was a road master, first from Utica to Little Falls, then extended to St. Johnsville, and subsequently from Utica to the Dewitt Tunnel. In politics he has been a Dem- ocrat; he is a member of Little Falls Lodge, F. & A. M .; Little Falls Chapter, R. A. M. ; and Utica Commandery No. 3, K.T. Mr. Angel married first Hannah E. Loomis, danghter of Russell Loomis of Little Falls; six children were born of this union: Willis C., an engineer on the New York Central; Mariam L., wife of Nathan Levy of Utica; Zenas C., an engineer on the New York Central; Henry S., of the New York Custom House; George R., for six years assistant road master under Mr. Angel
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and now on the Midland; and Margaret, wife of W. H. Jones of Clinton, N. Y. For his second wife he married Miss Mary Shaffer, daughter of George Shaffer of Herkimer, and of this union there is one daughter, Florence Laura Angel.
York, Jared F., p. o. North Brookfield, was born in Brookfield, February 23, 1860, a son of Leland C. and Mary L. (Brown) York. His father was Leland C. York, born in Brookfield, January 31, 1815, a farmer and cheese maker, and died Septem- ber 16, 1897; the mother was born February 24, 1823. They had six children: Alonzo L., born February 13, 1846; Mary S. Burk, born December 12, 1848; Flora E. Belden, born March 22, 1852; Mahlon D., born March 27, 1858; Jared F., born February 23, 1860; Eva F. Hunt, born January 31, 1864. His grandfather was Yeomans York, a native of Stonington, Conn , who married for his first wife, Prudence Chapman, who died soon after he came to Brookfield, 1793; his second wife was Amy Rogers, who bore him one son; his third wife was Catherine Collins (born January 24, 1789), who bore him eight children. Catherine was the daughter of Hezekiah, born January 15, 1765, and Mary (Hoxie) Collins, horn December 8, 1767. They had ten children. Mary was the daughter of Stephen (born May 8, 1738, old time), who lived 101 years, 4 months and 16 days, and Elizabeth (Tift) Hoxie, (born February 10, 1744.) Hezekiah was the son of Joseph (born April 29, 1738), and Bathsheba (Hoxie) Collins (born January 15, 1765). Bathsheba was the daughter of Solomon and Mary Hoxie. Joseph was the son of Hezekiah (born August 29, 1707), and Catherine (Gifford) Collins (born June 15, 1718). Hezekiah was the son of John and Susanna (Dagget) Collins. John was the son of John Collins (born 1632), and he the son of Henry Collins (born 1606), embarked from London in the ship Abigail on June 30, 1635. Mary L. (Brown) York was the daughter of Zebulon (born June 30, 1782), and Sarah (Lewis) Brown (born March 12, 1792). They had nine children; he was a native of Stonington, Conn., and she of Rensselaer county, N.Y. They were pioneers of Brookfield. Zebulon was the son of Zebulon and Theda (York) Brown; she a sister of Yeomans York. Zebulon was the son of Zebulon Brown; Sarah was the daughter of Zebulon and Mary (York) Lewis, and she a sister of Yeomans York. Jared F. York was educated at Brookfield Union School and commenced business in butter and cheese making, but he engaged in farming and operated a steam saw mill. On April 10, 1882, Mr. York was married to Anna D. (born October 27, 1856), daughter of John (born August 7, 1816), and Sarah J. (Hubbard) Smith (born April 15, 1822). Sarah was the daughter of David and Lucy (Johnson) Hubbard. John was the son of Aaron and Sarah (Thetga) Smith. Aaron was the son of Samuel Smith. Jared F. York and Anna D. have four children: Frank D., born January 21, 1883; Vern Bell, born October 20, 1888; Neta V. and Neva Lewis, born November 14, 1892.
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