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Greene, John C., was born in Mechanicville, N. Y., December 4, 1835, educated in
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Stillwater Academy, at Babcock Institute at Ballston Spa, and Colgate University. He read law with Hughes & Northrup of Sandy Hill, was admitted to the bar in 1857, was justice of the peace in 1865 and 1866, served as supervisor in 1867 and went to Troy to reside and practice his profession in 1868. He was candidate for county judge of Rensselaer county in 1871, elected district attorney in 1872, and in 1878 was appointed first assistant United States attorney for the northern district of the State of New York. In 1896 he was a candidate on the Gold Democratic ticket for Con- gress from the Congress district. In 1882 he returned to Mechanicville where he has since resided. He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank of Mechanic- ville and was its president four years and is now in 1898 one of its directors. In 1858 he married Mary M. Bartlett of Sandy Hill, and they have three children: Cather- ine, Albert B. and Belle. Albert B. is a civil engineer by profession and now bolds the office of village engineer. He is a member of Montgomery Lodge No. 504, of Stillwater, F. & A. M ; Montgomery Chapter No. 257, R. A. M. Mr. Greene's father, Thomas C. Greene, was born in Rhode Island in 1792, educated there and was a general merchant. He came to this village to reside in 1828 and led a retired life. He married Catherine Greene of Florida, Montgomery county, N. Y., and they had one son, John C. He is the sixth in descent from John Greene, who was a cap- tain in King Philip's war in 1679; sixth in descent from Caleb Carr, who was gov- ernor of Rhode Island in 1695 and died in office. He is sixth in descent from Captain William Turner; Turner Falls of Massachusetts was named after him; and seventh in descent from Roger Williams, the first settler of Rhode Island. Mrs. Greene's father, Alvord Bartlett, was born in Coxsackie, N. Y., in 1798; he married Delight Lamb of Sandy Hill, and died in 1884: his widow in 1891.
Ferris, Frank G., was born in the township of Stillwater, March 7, 1860, educated in the schools of his town and finished at No. 4 Saratoga. His early life was spent on the farm and for a short time he had an oil route. In 1894 a copartnership was formed with W. A. Robinson under the firm name of Robinson & Ferris, dealers in builder's and mason's supplies, both wholesale and retail; also paper maker's supplies, in chemical lime, etc., in D. & H. and D. L. & W. coal, in wood, baled hay and straw and wholesale dealers for Mechanicville, Round Lake and Stillwater for the Standard Oil Co. January 18, 1883, he married Carrie Flagler of Stillwater, and they had two sons: David, who died in 1884; and Earl, who died in 1893. Mr. Ferris's father, Mark T. Ferris, was born in the township of Stillwater, October 4, 1824, educated in the district schools and has had a variety of occupations; he was a merchant, in the oil regions and a farmer. He married Anna Burtis of Mechanicville, and they had three children: Frank G., Charles H. and Fred H. Mr. Ferris died February 21, 1896, and his wife in 1890. Mrs. Ferris's father, David Flagler, was born in the township of Stillwater in 1835, and is one of the town's best farmers. He married Olive Rogers and they had two children: Carrie and William J., who is now a gro- cery merchant in Saratoga. Mr. Flagler is a man useful in settling estates, and was loan commissioner twenty years. Mr. Ferris is a member of On-da-wa Lodge of Mechanicville No. 820, F. & A. M.
Ferris, Fred H., was born at Ketchum's Corners, Stillwater, N. Y., June 13, 1869, j
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educated in the district schools and Pultney Academy, Vt. In 1893 he became a partner with Bank D. Powers & Son of Lansingburgh at Melrose, N. Y., which company was known as the Ferris Seeder Co. In 1894 they organized the Grant Ferris Co., with a paid capital of $50,000. On November 20, 1894, the factory was entirely destroyed by fire and early in the spring of 1895 they erected a factory on the site of the old Tilly factory on Green Island, where they manufacture steam threshing machines, agricultural implements, heaters, ranges, stoves and fireplace goods. Mr. Ferris has invented many usefel articles and had them patented. He has been manager and treasurer of the company since its first organization. He owns the old homestead farm at Ketchum's Corners. October 10, 1890, he married Lillian Sayles of Stillwater, and they have one daughter, Marion S. Mrs. Ferris's father, Henry V. Sayles, was born in the township of Stillwater, August 9, 1826, educated in the schools of that day and is one of the old California forty-niners. He married twice, first, to Sylvia Rice and they had two children, now deceased. For his second wife Mr. Sayles married Lucy Robinson and they had one daughter, Lillian. Mrs. Sayles died May 7, 1895. Mrs. Ferris's great-grandfather and great- granduncle were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. Mr. Ferris is a member of On-da- wa Lodge No. 820, F. & A. M., and Montgomery Chapter of Stillwater, No. 257, R. A. M. Mr. and Mrs. Ferris are members of the M. E. church of Mechanicville. Mrs. Ferris is a member of the Royal O. E. S. In his political choice Mr. Ferris is Inde- pendent.
Ensign, John Wesley, was born in Cambridge, Washington county, N. Y., Febru- ary 13, 1814, educated in the schools of his day and first studied medicine, but his father needing his help at home he became a contractor and builder. He married twice, first, to Mary McClelland of Greenwich, and they had three children, all now deceased. For his second wife he married Harriet Miller of Hampshire county, Mass., and they had four children: Charles W., Lewis W., Mary S. and Harriet A. Charles W. is a physician practicing in Rotterdam, N. Y. He married twice, first, to lone Van Zant and they had one son, Lewis V., who has studied civil engineer- ing. Mrs. Ensign died August 10, 1884, and for his second wife, in 1896, he married Anna Chapman of West Troy, N. Y., and they have one daughter, Orrianna. Lewis W. practices law in the city of New York. He married Minerva Hicks, and they have four children: Elsie M., Charles K., Wesley N. and Lewis. Mary S. is a teacher, having a collegiate education, and Harriet A., who is a college graduate, is now assistant principal of the high school at Milford, Conn. Mr. Ensign's father, Datus Ensign, was born in Westfield, Mass., October 16, 1783, and came to this State when a young man ; he was a Methodist clergyman for many years. He mar- ried Mary Winegar, who was born in Sharon, Conn., February 24, 1788, and they had twelve children, four now living: John W. (as above), Angeline (wife of the distinguished Bishop John P. Newman), Caroline (wife of Sturgis Lockwood), and Emily (wife of Andrew J. Smith). Datus Ensign died July 1, 1853, and his widow March 5, 1863. John W. Ensign has been president of the village and is now secre- tary of the board of health and registrar of vital statistics. Mr. Ensign has resided here forty-nine years; he, with Mr. Lewis E. Smith, were the originators and pro- moters of the Mechanicville Academy, which has been a flourishing institution.
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Ferry, Edward E., was born in Otego, Otsego county, N. Y., January 29, 1848, educated in the public schools and began his railway carcer at his own home. From there he went to Oneonta and from there to Sidney, then came to this division, alter- nating winters in Rutland and summers in Saratoga three years. He then became telegraph operator and station agent at Hoosick Falls four years and was with the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and Western, which was absorbed by the Fitchburg, and they sent him to Mechanicville in September, 1886, to occupy the responsible posi- tion of local freight agent at this point, having charge of many men and its immense business. October 17, 1883, he married Adell Patrick of his native county and they have two children: John H. and L. Leslie. Mr. Ferry's father, Abner Ferry, was born in Otsego county, N. Y., in 1802, educated in the schools of his day and was a farmer. He married Hannah Smith of his native place and they had eight children ; Charlotte, Jefferson, Chauncey, Celestia, Henry, Cassius, Edward E. (as above) and Sarah (twins). Abner Ferry died in 1879 and his widow in 1886. Mrs. Ferry's father, John J. Patrick, was born in Morris, Otsego county, N. Y., in 1821, educated in the schools of his day and was a farmer. He married Ruth Haynes of his native place and they had two daughters, Adell and Ida M. Mrs. Patrick died in January, 1890, and Mr. Patrick still survives in 1898. The family are members of the Episco- pal church. In his political choice Mr. Ferry is a thorough Republican.
Cunningham, Peter, was born in the town of Milton, Saratoga county, N. Y., Sep- tember 10, 1854, educated in the common and select schools and followed mechanical pursuits for some years. In 1895 J. & P. Cunningham embarked in the shoddy and dye business under the firm name of Cunningham Bros., in Stillwater, which con- tinued until the plant was destroyed by fire two years later. On January 1, 1898, the firm began business in Mechanicville, under the style of Withers & Cunningham Bros. Mr. Cunningham has married twice, first in 1875 to Anna M. Moore and they had four children: Elizabeth, Mary, William H. and Peter. Mrs. Cunningham died January 19, 1891, and on April 19, 1892, he married Mary Grady of Waterford, and they have two children: Marguerite and Francis. The family are members of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church of Mechanicville and in his political choice Mr. Cun- ningham is a thorough Democrat. His father, Peter Cunningham, was born about the year 1826, and came from New York to the town of Milton when a young man. He worked for Chauncey Kilmer in the paper mills for twenty-two years; he mar- ried Mary Brennon and they had eleven children, four now living: Catherine, James, Peter and John. Catherine married Patrick Higgins. Mr. Cunningham died in 1890 and his wife in 1888.
Best, Lewis H., was born on the homestead on which he resides, in the township of Halfmoon, Saratoga county, N. Y., April 3, 1864. He was educated in the com- mon schools and Mechanicville Academy and has always followed the honorable occupation of farming. October 19, 1893, he married Bertha E., daughter of John K. and Deborah Smith, and they have one daughter, Hazel D. Mr. Best's father, Tristram C., was born in Columbia county, N. Y., in 1830, and came to this home- stead when a young man. He too was a farmer and wool dealer; he married twice, first, to Harriet Lamb, and they had three children: Emma, George F. and Lewis
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H. Mrs. Best died in 1865 and Mr. Best married Elizabeth Lamb, sister of his first wife. Mr. Best died April 20, 1890, and his widow December 20, 1879. Mrs. Best's father, John K., Smith, was born in the township of Halfmoon, May 4, 1857, and ed- ucated in Jonesville and Mechanicville academies. He married Deborah Vischer, and they had one daughter, Bertha E. Mrs. Smith died August 8, 1887; Mr. Smith survives at this date, 1898.
Conley, Walter P., was born in the town of Ballston, January 1, 1845, a son of Enneas and Ellen (Barrett) Conley, and was educated in the common schools of the town of Ballston, also a private academy at Ballston Spa. When sixteen years of age he started in life for himself and moved to the western wilds of the Rocky Mountain country, settling in Colorado, where he spent four years as a gold miner; from there he moved to Mexico, where he remained seven years and returned to Colorado and followed stock raising and mining. In 1886 he returned to the town of Milton and purchased the Sheriff Powell farm, where he now resides. In 1873 Mr. Conley married Mina Will, and their children are Harry, Lawrence, Nellie, Millie and Warren, and four deceased. Mr. Conley is actively interested in educa- tional work, also in town and county affairs. He is an enthusiastic Mason and Odd Fellow; was master of Kit Carson Lodge No. 326, of Elizabethtown, N. M., and officiated as worshipful master at the grave of Kit Carson in the town of Toas, N. M. At the present time he is a member of Franklyn Lodge No. 90 of Ballston Spa and Warren Chapter and K. T. of Saratoga; he is a member of Denver I.O. O.F., No. 4, and has held all the offices in the lodge.
Cobb, William, was born in Roxbury, Mass., June 16, 1855, a son of Charles C. and Margaret (Webb) Cobb. When sixteen years of age he started in life for him- self as a clerk in a clothing store in Newark, N. J., and later started to learn the hat maker's trade. When twenty-five years old he came to the town of Milton and worked in the tannery at currying for about eleven years, then moved to West Mil- ton and followed general painting. On account of an accident in 1895, he was obliged to retire from active life until 1897, since which time he has been manufac- turing the Rogers complete truck. Mr. Cobb is interested in town and county affairs and has held some of the appointive offices. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. of Middlegrove, N. Y.
Gorman, Michael H., was born on the farm where he now resides, October 18, 1866, a son of John O. and Mary (Carroll) Gorman, natives of Ireland, and was ed- ucated in the common schools; he assisted his father on the farm summers and attended school winters. When fourteen years of age he started out in life for him- self as a farm laborer, and two years later, when his father died, he took charge of his estate, which business he has carried on since. He has a stone quarry which he operates, which has furnished material for some of the principal buildings of Sara- toga and Ballston. He also has a milk route in Saratoga, and sells about one hun- dred and seventy-five quarts of milk per day. When twenty-two years of age Mr. Gorman married Catherine, daughter of Daniel and Alice Tracy, and their children are John, Alice, Theresa and Margaret. He and his family are members of the Catholic church of Saratoga.
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Kavanaugh, William, was born in the town of Milton, March 14, 1828, a son of Barnard and Margaret (Brophy) Kavanaugh. Barnard Kavanaugh came to this country from Ireland about 1844, and after living here three years married his wife. When he first came to America he worked as a laborer and in 1865 purchased the farm where William now lives. He was a public spirited man and interested in school and church work. William was educated in the common schools of the town of Milton, assisting his father on the farm summers and attending school winters. After his father retired from active life William took charge of his affairs and after his father's death he purchased the old homestead. March 31, 1891, Mr. Kavanaugh married Julia Moran, and they had three children: Barnard, John Moran and Will- iam, jr. Mr. Kavanaugh has been active in town and county affairs, has served as highway commissioner and is also active in the school interest of his district.
Lewis, Henry M., was born in the town of Greenfield, February 6, 1844, a son of Benjamin and Harriet (Mastin) Lewis, and was educated in the common schools of the town of Greenfield. When he was eight years of age he started in life for him- self as a farm laborer, for which he received his board and clothes; his wages were afterwards increased to four and six dollars per month. He followed farming until thirty-three years of age, when he started in the lumber business, which with farm- ing he has followed to the present time. He was engaged in the lumber business first in Providence, where he remained for about nine years when he moved to the town of Galway. He was there for about eight years when the high water destroyed his business and he sold out to Henry Mastin and moved to Windom, Minn., where he remained four years, then returned to the town of Milton and settled near West Milton, where he has since lived. Mr. Lewis is a strictly self-made man, having de- pended upon his own resources since he was eight years of age; he is public spirited and interested in the affairs of his town and county. He has been justice of the peace in the town of Galway, and at Windom, Minn. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. H, One Hundred and Fifty-third N. Y. Vols., and served three years. In 1879 Mr. Lewis married Mary H., daughter of Smith Drake, and they have one son, Reuben H.
Atkinson, James W., was born in Auburn, Placer county, California, September 18, 1858, and came to Waterford with his parents in 1864. He was educated in the public schools, Eastman's Business College of Poughkeepsie, and was graduated from the Albany Law School in 1888. He was admitted to the bar in 1889 and has practiced since then with success. In 1886 he was elected excise commissioner, serv- ing three years; in 1888 he was elected justice of the peace and has served continu- ously since January 1, 1889; he was also elected school trustee in 1889 and is still serving in that capacity ; also clerk of the board of education. He was elected jus- tice of sessions in 1890, serving one year. In April, 1897, Mr. Atkinson married Bessie N. McDonald, In his political choice he is a Republican. Mr. Atkinson's father, John Atkinson, was born in the north of Ireland in 1804, and came to the United States in 1840, locating in Waterford, N. Y. He married twice, first, to Mrs. Elizabeth Van Dekar, widow of Richard Van Dekar, and they had three daughters: Elizabeth, Charlotte and Matilda; his second wife was Mary McAran, and they had
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five children: John H., James W., Thomas P., Mary M. and Sarah J. John H. was a noted attorney-at-law here and in New York city and died March 26, 1890. Thomas P. died in 1883 and Mr. Atkinson died February 16, 1876, his widow July 26, 1898.
Curtis, Mrs. Amanda .- The late William Curtis was born in Waterford, N. Y., March 17, 1822, educated in the public schools and was a barber by trade, conducting a shop until his death. He enlisted in Co. A, 22d Infantry, N. Y. S. Vols., and dur- ing his term of service was ruptured. He was honorably discharged at the expira- tion of his term of service. December 22, 1847, he married Amanda Borst, and they had six children: William, George E., Eugene B., Mitchell, Mary G. and Frederick. William married Sarah Flinton, and they had three children: Henry, Gabriel and William. Eugene B. married Harriet Whipple of Waterford, and they have one son, Eugene. Frederick married Catherine Haley of Cohoes, and they have two children: Frederick W, and Mary G. Mr. Curtis died April 23, 1894. He was a member of Bolton Post, Lansingburgh, N. Y., G. A. R. Mrs. Curtis's father, Peter Borst, was born in Schoharie; he married Gertrude Van Dyke and they had seven children: Eliza, Catherine, Amanda, Jane, Charlotte, Margaret and William. Mr. Borst died young; his widow died about the year 1873.
Hay, George, was born in Waterford, N. Y., October 11, 1873, educated in the high school of Waterford and has had several methods of supporting himself and mother. For the past five years he has been a newsdealer, dealing and handling the leading journals, magazines and light literature, candy and cigars, with success. He is a hustler and does business on business principles. His father, James Hay, was born in Scotland, February 4, 1835, and came with his parents to the United States at the age of nine years. January 29, 1871, he married Emma Lake, and they had one son, George, as above. Mr. Hay died January 21, 1894; his widow survives at this date, 1898. Mrs. Hay's father, Huelett Lake, was born in Pough- keepsie in 1823, followed the sea as a sailor for twenty years and afterward on the Hudson River for the balance of his working life as mate, captain and pilot. He married Elizabeth Palmer, and they had five children: Emma (as above), Ida, Jen- nie, Annie and Edward. Mr. George Hay is a member of Clinton Lodge of Water- ford, No. 140, F. & A. M., Waterford Chapter No. 169, R. A. M .; the family have been .Masons for five generations.
Harriman, Joseph, was born in Devonshire, England, October 13, 1839, educated in their schools and learned the machinist's trade. He came to the United States in 1857, locating in Waterford, Saratoga county, N. Y. May 2, 1861, he enlisted in Co. A, 22d Infantry, N. Y. Vols. ; was wounded in the left arm in the second battle of Bull Run, which caused amputation, and was honorably discharged at Albany, N. Y., April 11, 1863, with the rank of corporal. In June, 1863, he was appointed post- master by President Lincoln, which office he held until 1885; in 1891 he was ap- pointed by President Harrison on the watch force of the treasury department at Washington, D. C., and was removed by President Cleveland in 1893. May 15, 1861, Mr. Harriman married Sarah Whitham, and they had eight children: Frank H., Mary E., Nellie L., Charles L., James E., Joseph W., Arthur E., and Annie M. Mary E.
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married Amasa N. Gregg, and they have one daughter, Elsie H. Charles N. mar- ried Cora N. Becker; he died February 20, 1897. James E. married Gertrude Sei- bels, and they have two daughters: Jessie M., and Charlotte. Mrs. Harriman's father, Jeremiah Whitham, was born in Yorkshire, England; he married twice, sec- ond to Elizabeth Driver, and they had five children : Sarah (as above), Mary, Hannah, Ellen and John. He died in 1855 in Cohoes, and his widow September 22, 1860. Mr. Harriman is serving his third term as commander of General Philip H. Sheridan Post No. 630, G. A. R. He is a member of Maple Valley Lodge No. 427, I. O. O. F., and has gone through all the chairs. In his political choice he is a staunch Republican.
McGreivey, John C., was born at Mount Hope, Washington county, N. Y., Decem- ber 3, 1850. His parents moved to Glens Falls in the year 1857, where he was ed- ucated in the public schools. He was a newsboy for some time, and has conducted a saloon on Broadway in Waterford twenty-six years in the building he now owns and the adjoining building with success. In March, 1874, he married Catherine Powers of Glens Falls, and they have had seven children: M. Olive, J. Blanche, Lillian (who died at the age of one year), Frank H., E. Rolland, J. Lothair and Ruth (who died in her third year). Mr. McGreivey's father, Frank McGreivey, was born in County Down, Ireland, and came to Quebec, Canada, when a young man and soon after came to the United States. He married Mary Ann Crowe, and they had ten children : Mary, John C., Jennie, Elmer, James, Frank, Margaret, Annie, Edward and Rose. Elmer, James, Mary, Margaret and Rose are dead. Frank McGreivey and wife are still living at this date, 1898.
Marble, Mrs. Mary C .- The late George N. Marble was born in Troy, N. Y., May 6, 1848, educated in the common schools and wasafarmer. July 31, 1862, he enlisted in Co. A, 7th Heavy Artillery, N. Y. Vols., was promoted corporal June 16, 1865, was shot in the head and honorably discharged and returned to Albany. November 17, 1866, he married Mary C. Young, and they had eight children: one died in infancy, Clifford E., William, Edgar, Samuel J., Clara, Isaiah, and Emily J., who died at the age of seventeen. Clifford E. married Mary Berry; William married Frances Judge and they have two children: Elizabeth and Susan; Edgar married Mary Roach, and they have two sons; George N. and Eliezer; Clara married James Quigley; and Samuel J. resides at home. Mr. Marble was a member of Philip H. Sheridan Post No. 630, G. A. R. He died August 6, 1891. Mrs. Marble's father, Christopher Young, was born about the year 1804; married Rebecca Becker, and they had six children: Mary C. (as above), Sarah M., Lena A., David A., George H., and Albert. Mr. Young died in 1891 ; his widow survives at this date, 1898. Mrs. Marble's grandfather Becker was a soldier in the war of 1812.
Slade, Benjamin J., was born in Green Island, Albany county, N. Y., March 27, 1837. When he was four years old his parents moved three miles north of Water- ford, on the Mechanicville road, where he obtained his education in district and boarding schools. In early life he was a farmer, but he has been engaged in the coal and lumber trade at Waterford since 1867. In 1888 he formed a copartnership with his son, George D., under the firm name of B. J. Slade & Son, which continued
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two years, when Mr. Slade retired, and George D. is conducting the business with success. Mr. Slade has married twice, first, in 1865, to Elizabeth Flagler, of Clifton Park, Saratoga county, and they had three children, two sons and a daughter: Em- initt F., George D. and Edith J. Emmitt F. married Anna Ladd, of Waterford, N. Y., and they had one son, Benjamin J. ; they reside in Cohoes, N. Y. Mrs. Slade died in 1871. For his second wife, in 1873, he married Mrs. Mary Brooks, born Althouse, of Clifton Park, N. Y. Mr. Slade's father, Benjamin, was born in the town of Hoosick, Rensselaer county, in the year 1806, and was one of the represen- tative farmers of his time. He married Angeline Babcock, of his native county, and they have seven living children, as follows: Sarah A., Benjamin A., as above, James F., John D., Anna M. and Fayette E. Mr. Slade died in 1870 and his widow in 1879. Mr. Slade's grandfather, Joseph Slade, was born in Rhode Island in 1763. April 20, 1788, he married Elsie Sherman. Mr. Slade's great-grandfather was Philip Slade and his great-grandmother was Mary. They date back to 1763. William Slade of this family was born in Wales, England, and settled in Rhode Island, in the year 1659. The Babcocks of this family came from England to the United States in the year 1623, and settled in Rhode Island in the year 1636. Mr. Slade is a mem- ber of Clinton Lodge No. 140, of Waterford, N. Y., F. & A. M. The family is iden- tified with the Baptist church. In his political choice he is a staunch Republican. He has been trustee of the village seven years; and the ancestry of the family is English and Dutch.
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