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Chapman, John .- To the observant traveler who notes down in memory's pages the many beautiful scenes, the evidences of thrift and enterprise, there is no better illustration than is offered by a short visit to the beautiful home of John Chapman, situated in the southern part of the town of Northumberland, on the middle road be- tween Grangerville and Bacon Hill. The farm consists of over 135 acres in the highest state of cultivation ; a fine dwelling, admirably situated among shade trees, adds a charm to the well kept premises, with fine barns and sheds, dairy house and orchards, proclaims John Chapman was born a farmer and not made, as is the com- mon expression. The exact date when this model husbandman was ushered into the world was January 17, 1823. He is the son of Samuel Chapman, a native of Connecticut, and Sarah Hartwell Chapman, his wife, both deceased. His grand- father, Samuel Chapman, was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, was captured at the battle of White Plains and conveyed a prisoner aboard a British ship, where he endured the tortures of a long imprisonment, subsisting mostly on potatoes, and the hardship he received so affected his health that he died a few months after being set at liberty, a victim to the cruelty practiced by the British on Americans who fell into their hands. Of Mr. Chapman's three brothers, Francis was a merchant in Schuylerville, and is now deceased; Samuel was a graduate of Union College and became a druggist in Philadelphia, but now resides in Maryland. Henry died a few months after receiving his degree from Union College. Of his five sisters, three are living, Mary, wife of John Baker of Kansas City, Mo .; Sarah, widow of Asa Thompson of Minneapolis, Minn., and Eliza Ann of Benton Harbor, Mich. wife of Dr. Albert Burger. In politics Mr. Chapman is a Republican, and hield the office of town town clerk in 1856-57. In 1852 he married Antoinette Marshall, and they had six children: Charles M. of Schuylerville, John H. of Minneapolis, Minn., Samuel, who conducts the farm; Eliza A., who resides at home; Sarah, wife of Myron Coleman of Troy, and Mary, wife of Charles McRea of Granville. Among the many features of Mr. Chapman's model farm, conspicuous is his fine herd of cows. His dairy is
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complete, a cream separator and other improvements being marked features. The butter made at Mr. Chapman's dairy finds a ready sale among the best families of Saratoga Springs at top prices. The whole place is a tribute to the energy, thrift and foresight of one who knows how to do and does it.
Valentine, George C., was born on what is known as the Valentine homestead, which is located in the southeastern part of the town of Charlton, April 30, 1847, a son of Isaac Henry and Euphame (Brown) Valentine, who had seven sons, six now living: Isaac H., Thomas B., Frederic, George C., William A. and Walter E. George C. was educated in the common schools of Charlton and when about eight years of age his father died. He then assisted in the work on the farm until he was twenty- two years of age, when he started out in life for himself as a farmer, locating on the old homestead, of which he purchased a part and later purchased the whole farm. In 1895 he sold his farm to John S. Hawley, for the Charlton Industrial Farm School, of which he is one of the directors. In 1879 Mr. Valentine married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of William and Mary Wheeler; they had four children: Clark W. and Frank K. (both deceased), Bessie and George C., jr. Mr. Valentine has been active in town and county affairs, supervisor of the town of Charlton seven years, and is at present (1898) supervisor of the town of Ballston. He was the first master of the Charlton Grange, whichi was the first lodge of the kind organized in the county. Mr. Valentine is a member of the Episcopal church of Charlton, of which he has been treasurer for twenty one years, also vestryman. He was president of the State Cider and Vinegar Manufacturers' Association for two years. He now resides at Burnt Hills in the town of Ballston.
Muldowney, Edward J., son of Hugh and Margaret (Welsh) Muldowney, was born in the town of Greenfield, Saratoga county, May 10, 1862. When twelve years of age he moved to Saratoga Springs with his mother, his father having died before he was two years of age, and when twenty-three years of age he went to the town of Malta, where he now resides on a splendid farm not far from Ballston Spa. Besides managing the farm he conducts a milk route in Saratoga Springs. Mr. Muldowney has three sisters and two brothers: Cecelia, Theresa, Julia, James and Peter.
Allen, William H., was born in the township of Malta, Saratoga county, N. Y., April 19, 1850, educated in the public schools and was a farmer until he came to Me- chanicville in 1889, when he formed a copartnership with George H. Flagler in the hardware trade, continuing it three years under the name of Flagler & Allen, when the company was then dissolved by mutual consent. He then secured Leonard E. Sheffer as a partner under the firm name of Allen & Sheffer, which firm still exists. Mr. Allen held the office of collector in the township of Malta; was trus- tee of the village in 1895 and 1896, and in 1898 was elected president of the village of Mechanicville. March 9, 1881, he married Isabella Bidwell, and they have one son, Wesley Bidwell, who is in the employ of his father. Mr. Allen's father was born in the township of Galway in 1808, educated in the schools of his day and was a farmer by occupation. He married Phoebe Van Namee, and came to Malta about the year 1840. They had nine children: Carrie P., Ellis O., Alfred W., Antoinette,
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Everett W., William H., Julia A., Oscar E. and Emma K. Mr. Allen died in 1894 and his wife in 1888. Mrs. Allen's people were represented in the Revolutionary war in this country, one of whom was a captain. Mr. and Mrs. Allen are members of the M. E. church; he is one of the trustees.
Bush, Edgar J., sr., was born in Albany county, N. Y., July 1, 1858, and moved to Greene county in 1862 with his parents, where he was educated in the public schools and was a farmer until he attained the age of twenty-one. He learned the carpenter's trade and followed it nearly six years. He was foreman and machinist in the Crosby Shirt Company nearly six years and in 1892 engaged in the livery and express business. Through industry, integrity and careful management by himself and wife, he has made and is doing a successful business. September 28, 1881, he married Emma R. Dyer, and they have one son, Edgar J., jr. Mr. Bush's father, Jedediah T., was born in Albany county, N. Y., August 7, 1817, was educated in the schools of his day and followed the honorable occupation of farming. He married twice, first to Marion St. John of his native county and they had six children: Fan- nie, Marietta, Theresa, Eudora, Helen and Edgar J. (as above). Mrs. Bush died in 1861, and for his second wife he married Maria Tinklepaugh, and they had two daughters: Laura and Rose. Mr. Bush died in 1893, and his widow survives now in 1898. Mrs. Bush's father, William J. Dyer, was born in West Troy (now Watervliet), Albany county, N. Y., January 3, 1821, educated in the common schools and from the age of seventeen was always a lumberman. He married Nancy H. Wicks of Fort Hunter, Montgomery county, N. Y., and they had eight children: Lucinda, Emma R., Elanore N., Charles B., Libbie B., William E. and Willard J. (twins) and Royal B. Mr. Dyer died January 30, 1898, and his widow is now living in 1898. The family attend the M. E. church; in his political choice he is a thorough inde- pendent.
Lee, Wellington, was born in the township of Stillwater, October 23, 1864, ed- ucated in the district schools and Mechanicville Academy. He has always been en- gaged in the meat business and is now conducting a first-class meat and variety market with great success. October 28, 1897, he married Nellie M. Fulmer of Wash- ington State. Mr. Lee's father, James Lee, was born at Fort Ann, Washington county, N. Y., July 9, 1824, educated in the schools of his day and is a wholesale butcher. October 14, 1846, he married Arvilla Wilsey of Dresden, Washington county, and they had ten children: Stephen, Emmitt, Russell, Ida, Ivena, Emma J., James, jr., Wellington (as above), Charles and Francis. Mr. Lee's grandfather, Russell Lee, was born at the old home in Washington county, N. Y., in 1773. He married Lydia Adams of his native place and they had thirteen children. Mr. James Lee and wife are members of the Baptist church. Wellington Lee in his political choice is a thorough Republican. The ancestry of the Lees is English and Mr. Lee's wife is of German origin.
Woodin, Elmer E., was born in the township of Halfmoon, October 8, 1865, ed- ucated in the public schools and has always followed the honorable occupation of farming, to which he has now added fruit growing. October 7, 1888, he married Dora J. Wager of Clifton Park, and they have two daughters: Elma M. and Alta P.
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Mr. Woodin's father, Anson B. Woodin, was born at Crescent in the township of Halfmoon, in 1838, educated in the common schools and by occupation a farmer. He married Elizabeth Whyland, and they had three children: Leonard, Elmer E. (as above), and Pearl M. Both father and mother are living at this date, 1898. Mrs. Woodin's father, Frank Wager, was born in Brunswick, N. Y., in 1836, educated in the schools of that day and was a farmer. He married twice, first, to Elizabeth Brevost, and they had four children: Dora J. (as above), Henry E., Laura E., and Oscar F. Mrs. Wager died in 1871, and for his second wife Mr. Wager married Julia Brevost and they had two children: Ralph E. and Ethel A. Mr. and Mrs. Wager are both living.
Woodworth, Herbert J., was born at Ketchum's Corners, township of Stillwater, May 28, 1847, and educated in the common schools and Stillwater Academy. He enlisted twice, in the 7th U. S. Cavalry and the 4th Heavy Artillery at Delaware and was honorably discharged by special order in 1866. He has been deputy United States marshal fourteen years and deputy sheriff twenty-five years. July 2, 1866, he married Emma I .. Fisk, and they have two sons: Leon H., and Francis F. Leon H. is a member of the 2d N. Y. Provisional Volunteer Infantry; May 18, 1898, was promoted to Colonel Hardin's staff as chief bugler and now in June, 1898, is located in Georgia. Mr. Woodworth's father, Taylor Woodworth, was born in Northumber- land in 1826, educated in the schools of his day and was a farmer. He married An- toinette, daughter of Dr. Reuben H. Hart of Ketchum's Corners, and they had two sons: Herbert J. and Byron C. Both father and mother are living at this date, 1898. Dr. Reuben H. Hart was born at the old home at Ketchum's Corners in the year 1798. He studied medicine and became a practicing physician. He married Betsey Wood- worth and they had five children: Woodworth, Antoinette, Dehalse, Catherine and Hiland. Mr. Woodworth is a charter member of Ondawa Lodge No. 820 of this place, F. & A. M., up to and including the Oriental Temple of Troy, N. Y. In his political choice he is a thorough Republican.
Vandenburgh, William E., was born in Ballston Spa, Saratoga county, N. Y., June 3, 1853, educated in the common schools and learned the millwright, carpenter, sash and blind and machinist trades, and is now master mechanic at the Duncan Paper Company, giving satisfaction to the concern. April 2, 1874, he married Esther A. Lamb of Lockport, N. Y., and they have two children: Arthur R. and Edith A. Mr. Vandenburgh came to Mechanicville in 1886 and his family in 1889. His father, Nelson R. Vandenburgh, was born at the old home in Ballston Spa in 1831, and was a contractor and builder by occupation. He married twice, first, to Nancy E. Fisher, and they had four children: William E. (as above), Emma E., Carrie L. and Frank R. Mrs. Vandenburgh died August 19, 1873, and for his second wife he married Mrs. Margaret Van Evern, and they had one daughter, Wreatha. Mr. Vandenburgh died January 7, 1892, and his widow survives at this date, 1898. Mrs. Vandenburgh's father, Joshua Lamb, was born in Middleburg, Vt., November 9, 1828; July 6, 1851, he married Sarah A. Shook, who was born in Newfane, Niagara county, N. Y., in 1832, and they had two daughters, Esther A. and Mary C. Mr. Lamb died October 6, 1880, and his wife December 12, 1858. William E. Vandenburgh is a member of the Home Lodge of Ballston Spa No. 135, A. O. U. W., and in politics is a Democrat.
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Rowley, James W., was born in the township of Malta, Saratoga county, N. Y., October 28, 1859, and educated in the public schools and Mechanicville Academy. He has always been a farmer. He was elected highway commissioner in 1893 for a term of three years and is now serving his second term ; he has also served his towns- people as collector one year. January 14, 1883, he married Minnie A. Noonan of this township, and they had two children: Harriet, who died in infancy and Arthur J., who was born September 12, 1892. Mr. Rowley's father, George Rowley, was born in Malta, in June, 1834, educated in the schools of his day, was a grocery mer- chant in Saratoga for a time and is now a farmer. He has married twice, first, Har- riet Hall of the township of Stillwater, and they had two children: Adella and James W. (as above). Mrs. Rowley died in 1863, and for his second wife Mr. Rowley mar- ried Mrs. Sarah Van Denburgh, and they have one daughter, M. Elvisa. Mr. Row- ley's grandfather, Isaac Rowley, was born in the town of Malta about 1808; he mar- ried Amanda Gilbert of Saratoga, N. Y., and died about 1878, and his widow in 1884. Mr. Rowley in his political choice is a staunch Republican.
Robinson, Willett A., was born at Ketchum's Corners, Saratoga county, N. Y., December 6, 1860, educated in the district schools, and was a farmer until he at- tained the age of twenty years, when he became a business man at Wayville, deal- ing in general merchandise, coal, grain and straw for thirteen years: he was also postmaster there seven years. On May 31, 1894, he came to Mechanicville and formed a partnership with Frank G. Ferris, under the firm name of Robinson & Ferris, dealing in building and mason supplies at wholesale and retail; also paper makers' supplies, in chemical lime, in D. & H. and D. L. & W. coal, in wood and wholesale dealers for Mechanicville, Round Lake and Stillwater in oil for the Stand- ark Oil Co. and shippers of baled hay and straw. February 9, 1881, he married Mary A. Simpson. Mr. Robinson's father, Andrew J. Robinson, was born at Leon- ardsville, Madison county, N. Y., in 1834, educated in the schools of that day and came to this county when a young man and was a merchant. He married Lucy A. Perkins, and they had two children: Willett A. (as above), and Annie, now Mrs. William B. McComber. Mr. Robinson died when Willett A. was three years old. Mrs. Robinson married a second time, H. B. Sayles of Saratoga, and they had one daughter, Lillian, now Mrs. F. H. Ferris. Mrs. Sayles died May 9, 1896. Mr. Rob- inson is a member of On-da-wa Lodge of Mechanicville, No. 820, F. & A. M. They are members of the M. E. church. In politics he is a Republican.
Orcutt, Adelbert B., was born in Glens Falls, N. Y., November 1, 1856, was edu- cated in the common schools in various places and in the Mechanicville Academy. He has been engaged in the manufacturing of sash, doors and blinds with his father, Jonas B., since 1883, under the firm name of J. B. Orcutt & Son; Adelbert B. is the traveling salesman and purchaser for the firm. February 18, 1889, he married Ella C. Best, and they have three daughters and one son: Hazel, Pauline, Harlan T. and Gladys. Mr. Orcutt's father, Jonas B., was born in Vermont, September 25, 1836, and came with his mother to this State when he was eleven years old and was edu- cated in the district schools. He gained a knowledge of the sash, door and blind business and is engaged in the business at this date (1898) as referred above. In
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January, 1856, he married Lucina Smith of Glens Falls, and they had four children: Adelbert B., Amanda, Alice C. and Charles W. Mrs. Orcutt's father, Peter K. Best, was born in Columbia county, N. Y., in 1822. He was well educated and followed the honorable occupation of farming. He married Jane E. Esselstyne, and they had eleven children: Jeremiah, Jacob E., Charlotte L., Charles A., Mary V., Jane E., Edward, Harriet L., Ella C., William M. and Lydia N. Mr. Best died February 20, 1878, and his widow June 29, 1887. Mr. Orcutt is one of the directors of the Manu- facturers' National Bank and worked earnestly for its organization. He is a member of On-da-wa Lodge of Mechanicville, No. 820, F. & A. M., and is one of its charter members; a member of Montgomery Chapter of Stillwater, No. 237, R. A. M., and of Bloss Council, Troy, R. & S. M. The family are members of the M. E. church. In his political choice Mr. Orcutt is a staunch Republican.
Lyttle, Joseph E., was born in Mechanicville, N. Y., September 4, 1857, educated in the public schools and since he attained his majority has been in the hotel and restaurant business and is now doing a good business in the Park Avenue Opera House cafe. In April, 1887, he married Minnie A. McMann, and they had two chil- dren; Nicholas, who died in infancy, and Joseph E., jr. Mr. Lyttle's father, Nicho- las Lyttle, was born in county Antrim, north of Ireland, in 1806, and was educated in their schools. He came to the United States at the age of twenty and enlisted as a soldier in the Mexican war and won an honorable discharge. He married Mar- garet Dunn of New York city, and came to Mechanicville; they had ten children : Charles, who died in infancy; John; Charles 2d, who also is dead; Nicholas E., James, Mary J., Joseph E. (as above), Annie, Margaret and Kate. Mr. Lyttle died in 1886 and his wife in 1870. Joseph E. Lyttle and family are members of St. Paul's Roman Catholic church. In his political choice he is a staunch Democrat; the an- cestry of family is Scotch, and Scotch-Irish.
Nash, Charles W., was born in Cuba, N. Y., March 22, 1861, educated in the pub- lic schools and Cuba Academy. In early life he learned the printer's trade and at the age of nineteen established the Daily News, which he continued two years and then sold it. At the age of twenty-one he went to Bolivar and started the Sunday Leader and sold it one year later on account of the collapse of the oil interests in that field. He then entered the employ of the Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia Railroad Co. as cashier for several years with headquarters at Rochester. May 3, 1884, he married Katharine E., daughter of E. E. Hufstader of Cuba, and they have one son, Robert C., who was born December 19, 1886. The family came to Mechan - icville in 1891, where he has been in the employ of the D. & H. Railroad Co. as freight agent ever since. His father, Malcolm L., was born in Brandt, Canada, in 1832, and came with his parents to Connecticut when a child. He marrried Caroline E., daughter of Dr. E. J. Reynolds, and they had two sons: William W. and John C., who is a train dispatcher in Montana. Malcolm L. Nash is now a ranchman in Nebraska; he served in the 5th Cavalry, Co. E, N. Y. Vols., and was honorably dis- charged as first sergeant in 1863, by reason of surgeon's certificate of disability. Charles W. Nash is serving his second term as captain of William M. Searing Camp No. 51, S. of V. ; is a member of On-da-wa Lodge No. 820, F. & A. M., and has been
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its secretary since its organization ; he is a member of Montgomery Chapter of Still- water No. 247, R. A. M., and now in 1898 holds the office of high priest.
Kelso, Thomas A., was born in Waterford, Saratoga county, N. Y., April 14, 1850, and educated in the common schools. In early life he was a marble cutter, also a musician and has owned and conducted the Westside Hotel the past thirteen years with success. August 16, 1876, he married Kate E. Brown of Waterford, N. Y., and they had five children: Norina M., Blanche (who died in infancy), Mina (who died at the age of seven years), Joseph C. (who died in infancy), and Leslie E., the oldest and youngest children now living. Mrs. Kelso died May 11, 1896. Mr. Kelso's father, Joseph C., was born near Salem, Washington county, N. Y., March 25, 1818, and came to Ballston, Saratoga county, with his parents at the age of eight years. He was educated in the schools of his day and followed the water and was in and out of Buffalo in 1836; he was also a railroad man and hotel keeper. He married Amy Young of the township of Malta, Saratoga county, and they had four children: one boy died in infancy, Maria M., Truman A. and Norman W. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Kelso are living at this date, 1898. Thomas A. Kelso's grandfather, Joseph Kelso, was born in 1777, and was captain in the war of 1812; his grandfather Young was all through the war also; and his great-grandfather, George Wiggins, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
King, Milford P., was born in Green Island, N. Y., October 19, 1855, and educated in the common schools; he has had a variety of occupations, farmer, weaver and paper maker. In 1888 he came to Mechanicville, where he is conducting a general grocery store. Mr. King's father, John O. King, was born in Lansingburgh, N. Y., in 1826, educated in the district schools and by trade is an oil cloth printer and is now clerking for his son. In 1849 he married Esther E. Way, and they had eight children: John G., Mary E., Milford P., Phoebe J., Levi B., Ettie L., Margaret A., and Julia E. Phoebe J. died in 1880; Mrs. King died July 12, 1896, mourned by a husband and children. Mr. King's grandfather, Joseph King, was born in a log cabin on King's Island, now known as Peble's Island, situated between Van Scoike's Island and Waterford, in 1791, and died recently at the age of one hundred and six years and ten days. The Kings descended from two brothers, who were engineers in the early wars with the English. Mr. King is a member of the Presbyterian church and is one of the elders.
Lape, John, was born in the township of Brunswick, Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1836, educated in the common schools and has always been a farmer. In 1862 he married Martha Strenk of Schaghticoke, and they have two children: Mary E. and Charles H. Mary E. married Leonard V. Wetsell of Halfmoon, and they have one daughter, Esther L. Charles H. married Josephine Clark, and they have two children: John Burton and Marion R. Mr. Lape's father, Henry Lape, was born in Columbia county, N. Y., in September, 1809; educated in the schools of his day and came with his parents to Rensselaer county when twelve years old. He married Mary Brewst, and they had seven children: George, Caroline, John, Christina, Sarah H., Emily and Adelaide. Henry Lape died September 24, 1866, and his widow August 5, 1892. Mr. Lape in his political choice is a staunch Republican.
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Hasbrouck, Georgie A .- Wilson B. Hasbrouck was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., in the year 1854, educated in the common schools and Mechanicville Academy and is a farmer and business man by occupation. November 24, 1878, he married Georgie A. Best of Mechanicville. Mrs. Hasbrouck's father, George Best, was born in Doran, Conn., in 1831, and came with his mother here when a boy. He was ed- ucated in the public schools and was a college graduate and a general merchant. He married Sarah Elmer of Mechanicville, and they had one daughter, Georgie A. He died in 1851 and his widow in 1890. Mrs. Hasbrouck's grandfather, Phineas Cook, was born in Greenfield, Mass., May 10, 1874, and located here in 1832; he was a Methodist minister and married Chloe Pease. He was one of the early settlers in Mechanicville and died May 26, 1861.
Hart, Madison W., was born near Ketchum's Corners, Saratoga county, N. Y., January 22, 1831, obtained his education in the common schools, and has always fol- lowed the honorable occupation of farming. June 17, 1856, he married Frances C. French of Lansingburgh, N. Y., and they have one son, Frederick French, who is a reporter on the Chicago Times-Herald. Mrs. Hart's father, Hiram French, was born in the State of Maine in 1808, and came to this State when a boy. He married Fannie Distermell of Lansingburgh and they had two children: Frances C. (as above) and Louisa, now Mrs. Nicholson of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Hart are members of the Episcopal church. In his political choice he holds to the principles of the Gold Democracy ; the ancestry of the family is English.
Hart, Andrew J., was born in the township of Glen, Montgomery county, N. Y., September 8, 1832, and came with his parents to the town of Galway, Saratoga county, in 1833, where he was educated in the common schools. They came to Mechanicville and their hotel was located on North Main street on the site of the First National Bank, and finally to the present location of the Leland House, and the present homestead a half mile south of the village was purchased. Mr. Hart's father, James D. Hart, was born near Saratoga Lake about 1803, educated in the schools of that time and was a hotel keeper and farmer. He married twice, first to Ann Wright, and they had one son, Madison. Mrs. Hart died and for his second wife he married Rosina Bush of Stillwater, and they had five children: Andrew J. (as above), Amy, Mary, James P. and John. Mrs, Hart died December 7, 1893, and Mr. Hart died March 31, 1879. Mr. Hart's grandfather, John Hart, was born in Rhode Island; married and had seven children: Stephen, Reuben, Amy, James D., John, Alvin and Mary. Mr. Hart's great-grandfather was Jeremiah Hart. Andrew J. Hart's brother, James P., is a farmer residing with him on the homestead farm; he married Eliza- beth Hill of Saratoga. Mrs. Elizabeth Hart's father, Charles Hill, was born in Sar- atoga, N. Y .; married Catherine Cadey, and they had five children: James, Adeline, Newton, Liceta and Elizabeth. Mr. Hilldied in 1858 and his widow in 1893. James D. Hill was a member of Rising Sun Lodge of Saratoga, No. 103, F. & A. M. James P. is a member of Montgomery Lodge No. 504, F. & A. M., also of Montgomery Chapter No. 257, R. A. M., Washington Commandery of Saratoga No. 33, K. T.
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