Our county and its people : a memorial record of St. Lawrence County, New York, Part 110

Author: Curtis, Gates
Publication date: 1894
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason
Number of Pages: 1328

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Howard, William Penn, Ogdensburg, was born at Black Lake, November 6, 1840. His parents came from Vermont to St. Lawrence county about 1822. They settled first near Gouverneur, and finally located on Black Lake a few miles from Ogdensburg. Here William P. was born and lived until about thirty years of age, when he married Adaline, eldest daughter of Robert Johnson, and moved into Ogdensburg. Mr. How- ard has two sons. He is a prominent member of the Baptist church, and has held the office of clerk and superintendent of the Sunday-school several years. He resides on New York avenue.

Hulburd, Hon. Calvin T., Brasher, was born in Stockholm, this county, in 1809, a son of Ebenezer and Lucy (Tilden) Hulburd, natives of Vermont, who settled in this county aboat 1798. They were of Puritan stock, the ancestors of the family having come from Wales in the year 1600. The father of our subject was a farmer and merchant, a Whig, and acted as supervisor of his town and justice of the peace for many years. He died in 1857, aged eighty-three years. His wife was of the same stock as the late

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Hon. Samuel J. Tilden, and she died in 1850, aged sixty-eight. The first school days of Calvin T. were passed in an old log stockade, built for protection against the Indians. He was a precocious lad, devouring all the scant reading matter obtainable, and his parents soon decided to allow him the advantages of a college education, and in the county academy and a minister's study he fitted for college, and at the age of sixteen entered Middlebury College, Vermont, where in 1829 he graduated with high honors. He often acted as editor of the National Standard while attending college, at that time one of the most influential Democratic papers in Western Vermont. In 1830 he began the study of law with Judge Abraham Van Vechten of Albany, after which he spent a year at Yale Law School and one year in the office of Judge Isaac McCanihe at Troy, and in 1833 was admitted to the bar in New York city. Those who knew him antici- pated for him a career of usefulness, but in his close application to study for so many years, he somewhat undermined his constitution, and on account of ill health was obliged, in 1839, to purchase, with his brother, a large tract of land on the St. Law- rence River, where the village of Brasher Falls has since been built. Here they erected mills and factories and our subject soon built for himself an ideal country residence, in which he still resides. As merchant, manufacturer, farmer and breeder of fine stock he has spent many years. In 1841 he was elected to the State Legislature on the Democratic ticket, was re-elected in 1842 and returned in 1844. He was from first to last on important committees and championed the cause of moral and educational reforms. He introduced the bill which resulted in the creation of the State Normal Schools, having previously visited Europe and studied their origin and progress. After several years spent in private life, he was again in 1862 elected to the State Legislature, this time on the Republican ticket, having become a Republican at the formation of that party. In the fall of 1863 he was elected to the Congress of the of the United States on the Republican ticket, taking his seat in the XXXVIIIth Congress. His first speech was in vindication of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. At the close of his congressional term he accepted, in the fall of 1869, the position of superintendent of construction of the New York post-office, during which period and through the disbursement of $9,000,000, there was not the least criticism of Mr. Hulburd's official life. June 1, 1842, he married Jane I. But- terfield, born June 1, 1820, a daughter of Shubal Butterfield, a lieutenant in the U. S. army, and a soldier in the war of 1812. She was a sister of General Justin Butterfield, who settled in Chicago in an early day. Her mother was Jerusha Burchard, a sister of the evangelist, Jared R. Burchard. Mrs. Hurlburd died September 7, 1891, leaving no children. Both have been many years members of the Presbyterian church, he a ruling elder since 1844.

Hill, L. H., Canton, was born in Chester, Vt., March 27, 1841, and began his busi- ness life as a clerk, in his native place. He next worked for a Troy house and then for an Albany firm. In the spring of 1867 he started in business for himself in Rensselaer Falls, where he has resided continuously since, with the exception of one and one-half years spent in Canton. Mr. Hill is one of the prominent Masons of St. Lawrence county, 'belonging to the blue lodge, chapter and commandery.

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He was made a Mason in 1866 by Mr. Gates Curtis, the master of the lodge. In 1867 Mr. Hill married Lucretia M. Hamlin, who died in 1879.

Healy, Philip, Colton, was born in Colton, February 22, 1863, a son of Dennis and Sarah (Cullen) Healy, natives of Ireland, who had a family of fourteen children, twelve now living. Mr. Healy and family came to Smith Falls, Canada, and thence to Canton, finally locating in Colton, where they settled on a farm, and now own 155 acres. They keep a dairy of about twenty-two cows. Mr. Healy is a Democrat in politics, and the family are members of the Catholic church. Philip was educated in the common schools and Eastman's Business College, from which he graduated in 1887. He worked for the St. Lawrence Tanning Company of Colton as bookkeeper, and in 1891 engaged as clerk for Mr. Horton, of South Colton, which position he now occupies. November 16, 1892, he married Ettie Sellick, of Colton. He is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic church.

Glennan, John, Ogdensburg, was born in Detroit, Mich., April 20, 1851. He learned the trade of cigarmaking and in 1885 established business here in Ogdensburg. In 1886 he admitted a partner who is now attending to the outside work. Mr. Glennan em- ploys about fifteen persons in his establishment, which consists of the manufacture of cigars, etc. He is married and has one son. In politics Mr. Glennan is a staunch Demo- crat. His father settled in this country about 1847.

Gibson, George, Hammond, was born in Ireland, October 28, 1836, and came to America in 1854. He learned the trade of carpenter and joiner and followed it for some time. Thirteen years ago he purchased a farm and has since followed that occu- pation. Mr. Gibson served in the War of the Rebellion. He enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Sixth N. Y. Regiment, and served three years and two months. Mr. Gibson married Eustacia Buck, and they have four sons and three daughters. Mr. Gib- son is a staunch Republican, and has served on the town committee and in other ways aided his party.

Gardner, Otis, Hammond, one of the oldest residents of Hammond, was born in this town December 5, 1828. He has practically followed farming all his life. In 1862 he married Margaret Lambie, and they have one daughter living, Julia M. Mr. Gardner's father was Otis Gardner, a native of Vermont, and his mother, Mary (King) Gardner, a native of the Mohawk Valley. Mr. Gardner has lived on his present farm all his life. It was owned by his father.

Gladding, William L., Norfolk, was born in Vergennes, Addison county, Vt., Decem- ber 7, 1814. His father, Josiah, was a native of Rhode Island, who came to Vermont and learned the carpenter's trade. His first wife was Olive Murphy, by whom he had four children. He married second Mary Bratte, by whom he had five children. His third wife he married in Buffalo, and they moved to Michigan, where Mr. Gladding died. He lived in St. Lawrence county a number of years and worked at his trade. He was a Whig in politics. William L. Gladding was reared on a farm and learned the carpen- ter's trade, at which he worked one year in Michigan with his father. He came to Norfolk with his parents when twelve years of age. He married Mary M. Palmer,

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daughter of Amos Palmer, of Norfolk, who was a native of Richmond, Vt. Mr. and Mrs. Gladding have had seven children, of whom five are now living. He bought the farm he now owns when a young man. He now owns 225 acres. Mr. Gladding was a Democrat in early life, but has been a Republican since the organization of the party. Mrs. Gladding died February 1, 1890, and Mr. Gladding February 16, 1892.

Grant, Samuel, Norfolk, was born in Norfolk, N. Y., February 27, 1867. His father is Julius Grant, a son of Julius Grant mentioned in this work. Julius Grant, jr., was born in Matilda, Canada, January 27, 1820, was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He came to Norfolk in 1840, engaged in farming, and has since fol- lowed that occupation. He purchased 126 acres of land in Norfolk, now owned by the family, and here he has since lived. He married Catharine Brouse, a native of Will- iamsburg, Canada, born June 30, 1831, and a daughter of Peter Brouse. Mr. Grant and wife have had three sons and four daughters, all now living. He is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the M. E. church at Raymondsville. Samuel Grant was reared on the farm where he was born, was educated in the common schools, and engaged in farming, which occupation he has since followed. September 6, 1892, he married Jennie Hosmer, a native of Norfolk, and daughter of Edwin Hosmer, of Nor- folk. Mr. Grant is a Republican in politics, and a member of P. of I. No. 167 of Nor- folk.

Gilbert, Joseph, Ogdensburg, was born on the banks of the St. Lawrence, six miles below Cornwell, Canada, January 13, 1830. He learned the mechanic's trade with his father, and in 1839 the elder Gilbert moved with his family to Ogdensburg, where he followed carpentry for some years. In 1858 Joseph Gilbert inaugurated his soap and candle industry, adding to this a grocery store. He took John Knapman as a part- ner, and for ten years they conducted business, dissolving partnership in 1871. In 1873 Edward Derochie became a partner, and a large business is now conducted by this house, consisting of the wholesaling and retailing of Lehigh Valley and Wilkes-Barre coal, Straitsville, Reynoldsville and McIntyre smithing coal, also Warsaw and Canada salt for dairy and other purposes. Mr. Gilbert has been repeatedly solicited to accept public office, and was elected alderman in 1876, but resigned the next day. He mar- ried Margaret Perry, by whom he has no children. Mr. Gilbert's grandfather Derochie was the first man to cut a tree in the settlement where he located, in Canada, early in the last century. His father, Peter Gilbert, participated in the War of 1812. Our sub- ject is one of Ogdensburg's most esteemed and prosperous citizens, and his business in- terests are an important factor in the commercial life of the city.

Grange, John D., Canton, was born in Malone, October 10, 1843. After a residence of eighteen years in Canada, where he was engaged in the grain business, he went to Troy and remained two years, coming to Canton in 1879. Mr. Grange bought his pres- ent lumber business from B. Hodskins, which he has successfully conducted ever since, also operating a saw and planing mill in connection. He married Hattie W. Rice in 1873, and they have three children : Hattie, Marie, and J. D. Grange. Our subject is a Mason and a member of the Episcopal church.

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Griffith, J. W., Gouverneur, was born on the farm where he now lives in Gouver- neur. In 1882 he married Aggie Flood, and their children are: George, Gertie, and Ethel. Mr. Griffith is one of the largest farmers of Gouverneur, owning 410 acres of land. His father, William Griffith, settled in Gouverneur fifty-four years ago. His grandfather, Hugh Griffith, came from Wales eighty-five years ago. Mrs. Griffith is a daughter of Matthew Flood.

Gardner, L. M., Gouverneur, was born at Sackett's Harbor, April 1, 1837, and came to Gouverneur in 1880. Since coming here he has been actively engaged in mining, and has prospected and opened more mines here than any other man. He also spent the years from 1857 to 1860 in mining in California. In 1862 Mr. Gardner married Mary A. Reese and they have had three children, none now living : Fred, Grace, and Jessie. The latter died in April, 1893. She was the wife of Dr. I. E. Brooks, of New York. Mr. Gardner has been president of the village and is a prominent figure in the Methodist church.

Giffin, A. D., Heuvelton, was born in Depeyster, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., June 15, 1869. He received a good education in the schools of that locality, and in 1893 formed a copartnership with N S. Millard, and purchased the interests of J. E. Chaffee in the hardware establishment at Heuvelton, which he and Mr. Millard are now con- ducting under the firm name of Millard & Giffin. Mr. Giffin is a member of one of the county's oldest and most respected families, and is himself a thorough enterprising and popular merchant. He is a member of the Indian Order of Foresters and interested in all local matters.

Glover & Orne, Potsdam .- This firm is composed of William H. Glover and William H. Orne and was established in Potsdam in November, 1891, by the purchase of the stock and store of E. D. Brooks, which was established here in 1870. The store is lo- cated in the Brooks block, on the west side of Market street, where they have a fine store of twenty-eight feet front and seventy-five feet in depth, occupying three floors, the main floor being devoted to dry goods, etc., the first floor to carpets, wall paper and cloaks, and the basement for reserve stock. Both men have been brought up in the trade. Mr. Glover is traveling salesman for the Boston firm of Walker, Stetson, Saw- yer & Co. Mr. Orne was formerly with Jordan, Marsh & Co. of Boston. They em- ploy six clerks and do a strictly cash business.

Garfield, Milton (deceased), Potsdam, was born January 13, 1832, in the town of Colton, a son of Horace Garfield, who was one of the earliest settlers of the town of Colton. Horace Garfield was twice married and our subject was a son of the second marriage. Milton was but a lad when his parents moved into the town of Potsdam, and settled on a farm of 105 acres, where the whole life of our subject was spent. He was educated in the common schools and the old St. Lawrence academy, and took up farming. He married, February 13, 1853, Abigail M. Saddler, and they had three children, all of whom died young. Mr. Garfield married second, January 7, 1870, Ab- bie, daughter of Patrick Finnegan of Newburyport, Mass., and they had three sons : George M., born January 10, 1871, a farmer ; Charles H., born September 20, 1872, also a farmer ; and James A., born June 16, 1882. Mr. Garfield died May 6, 1883.

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The widow and sons survive him and conduct a dairy farm, keeping fifteen cows, and sending the milk to the butter factory.

Gaddis, E. W., Gouverneur, was born February 3, 1860, and lived on a farm till 1880 when he took up cheesemaking, which he followed for two years. He then embarked in the grocery business, which he has followed ten years, seven of which have been for himself. In 1886 Mr. Gaddis married Elma M. Seaver, daughter of Robert Seaver, and they have three children. Mr. Gaddis's father was James, a native of Ireland.

Gilbert, E. Howard, Parishville, was born on the farm he now owns, August 29, 1869. His father was George G., a son of Peter B., a native of Vermont, born October 25, 1793. The latter was one of the first settiers of Parishville, to which town he came when a young man. He married Lucina Adams, a native of Vermont, born November 3, 1801, and they had three sons and a daughter. Mr. Gilbert took up and cleared the farm now owned by our subject, and there died, November 3, 1874, aged eighty-one. His wife died April 23, 1873. George G. was born September 4, 1823, in Parishville, and was twice married, his first wife being Mary Chandler, a native of Potsdam, by whom he had a son who died in infancy. Mrs. Gilbert died in 1856. He married sec- ond, October 21, 1868, Hannah A Courser of Parishville, who was born in 1839, and by whom he had one child, our subject. Mr. Gilbert was a member of Amber Lodge No. 395, F. & A. M. He died in 1877, and his wife July 19, 1872. After his parent's death our subject was reared by his aunt, Alzina P. Cook of Newton, Mass., and received his education at the Newton schools and' the Vermont Academy at Rockingham, the New Church School at Waltham, Mass., and the English and Classical School at West Newton, Mass. He spent two years in Boston in the hardware business, and in 1890 came to the old homestead, where he has since resided. He owns 300 acres of land, and follows general farming and dairying. In 1891 Mr. Gilbert married Ida E. Weller of Parishville, born in 1872, whose parents are Harry and Harriet (Shel- don) Weller. Mr. Weller's father was a native of Bridgeport, Vt. and one of the early settlers of this town. Mr. Gilbert is a Republican in politics.

Gardner, A. D., De Kalb, was born in De Kalb, December 31, 1859. He re- mained on his father's farm till the age of twenty, when he took up cheesemak- ing. In 1884 he became a partner of the firm of Jones & Gardner, and after three years of successful business he bought out Mr. Jones's interest and conducted the factory one year alone. Then after some changes he bought out the mercantile business of G. T. Merrithew in Richville, and has vastly increased the business. Mr. Gardner is gifted with more than ordinary business ability and enterprise, and is regarded as one of the leading men of Richville.

Groulx, F. J., Ogdensburg, was born in Canada, August 15, 1862. He came to Ogdensburg five years ago, and for the past three years has conducted his meat business on Ford street. He learned his trade of butchering in Canada, and is very prosperous. He married in Canada prior to coming here, and has four children, two sons and two daughters. Mr. Groulx is much liked by his partners.

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McGinnis, Edward, Ogdensburg, was born in Lisbon, February 28, 1844. He re- ceived an excellent education in the schools of Ogdensburg, and commenced as a clerk, being identified in that capacity with the establishment of William Ferguson, the Northern Transit Company of Michigan, Hanon Bros. and Lynch Bros. April 14, 1886, he established his present bottling works, which he has successfully conducted since. He bottles the Milwaukee and Rochester lager beer, Joseph Schlitz's export and Saratoga Star water, ginger ale, birch beer, orange fizz, etc. His premises are located at the corner of Patterson and Washington streets, where all the latest im- provements are at hand for the successful prosecution of the industry. Mr. McGinnis married February 5, 1888, Catherine White of Picton, Ontario.

Murphy, M. J., Ogdensburg, was born in Ireland, July 4, 1827. He received his education in the schools of that country, and in 1844 came to this country, set- tling in Boston, Mass., where he learned the tailor's trade and conducted a mer- chant tailoring establishment there many years. In 1854 he came to Ogdensburg and established himself in the same branch of business, which he has since most acceptably conducted. Mr. Murphy married Elizabeth Reynolds of Boston, and they have had ten children, six of whom are living. Mr. Murphy employs about a dozen assistants in the prosecution of his branch of industry. During his long resi- dence and business career in Ogdensburg, Mr. Murphy has through upright and honorable methods gained the respect of this entire community.

Fairbrother, George, Ogdensburg, was born in England, May 24, 1844. He came to this country when eighteen years of age. During the war he served in the Third Light Cavalry for two years and eight months, after which he settled on a farm on the Morristown road. He married, twenty-two years ago, Elizabeth Fur- nace of Oswegatchie, and they have four children. George Fairbrother is a member of the Odd Fellows, and in politics is a Republican.

Fuller, A. P., Gouverneur, was born in Fullerville, January 15, 1841. His father was Lehman Fuller, who found the Javal ore beds, and his grandfather, Abram Fuller, found the Carney ore beds. In 1882 Mr. A. P. Fuller came to Gouverneur and en- gaged in the sale of farm implements, which he still continues. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and a strong Democrat. He married in 1860 Martha A. Rolf, and they have two sons : A. L Fuller and F. B. Fuller, and one daughter, Mrs. H. E. Dennison. Mr. Fuller's ancestry dates back to pioneer days in this county.

Forsythe, W. W., Lisbon, was born in Lisbon, March 5, 1834. He has long been engaged in farming, but has also had experience in mining, and was for fourteen years bridge builder on railroads. In 1852 he married Sarah Hanna, and they have eight children, four sons and four daughters. Mr. Forsythe's father was John Forsythe, a native of Ireland. His mother was Catherine (Kennedy) Forsythe, a native of Lisbon.

Flint, Frank F., Potsdam, was born in the town of Jay, Essex county, N. Y., Decem- ber 16, 1843, a son of Charles D. Flint, who died in February, 1889. Frank was twelve years old when his parents moved into St. Lawrence county, and located in Colton. December 16, 1863, he enlisted in the Eleventh N. Y. Cavalry, and was in service nearly

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two years. His service was entirely on scouting expeditions, and after his return home in 1865 he built a saw mill in Colton, which he conducted until 1879. He then sold and engaged in the lumber and mercantile business at South Colton. February 20, 1889, he moved to Potsdam, where he has been engaged in the hardware trade, and is now in the paper manufacturing trade. He married in 1866 Emma L. Arm- strong, of Colton, and they have two sons. Mr. Flint belongs to the Baptist church, of which he is a trustee. He was for two terms supervisor of Colton and is now a trustee at Potsdam village.

Faulkner, Joseph, Ogdensburg, was born in the town of Oswegatchie, September 6, 1845. He learned his trade with William Gordon and commenced business for himself . in 1865, since which time he has built up a large patronage. He inarried first in 1865 Henrietta Jenness, and has had two children. His second wife was N. Currey. Mr. Faulkner's ancestors settled in Lisbon over sixty years ago, and were among the early settlers. They have all been of large and robust physical proportions, and are noted for their strength and energy. Joseph Faulkner, the subject, has been in Ogdensburg over forty years and is well known in this county. He is energetic, reliable and skillful in his business, and enjoys the esteem of all.

Farley, John, Gouverneur, was born in Massena, January 14, 1848, spending his early life on the farm. He then for fourteen years acted as a clerk in different hotels, and has been three years in the livery business. He is now traveling. Mr. Farley is a Mason and has long been an influential and active Democrat. In 1874 he married Mar- garet McEwen.

Fenner, Judson F., Fowler, was born in Fowler, April 10, 1831, and has always been a very successful farmer. In 1850 he married Eleanor Kitts, by whom he has had the following children : George, Charles, Hattie, Luna, Sarah and Bertha A. Mr. Fenner is an active Prohibitionist and known all over the county for his strong advocacy of the cause. His father was Thomas H., a native of Fairfield, and his mother Harriet (Mar- ble) Fenner.

Foster, W. J., Ogdensburg, is a native of New York, born December 9, 1854. His parents moved to this city when the subject of this sketch was but a child. After re- ceiving his education he learned the butcher's trade of J. B. Armstrong, the pioneer of this branch of business in Ogdensburg, and in 1878 established himself in business here. He possesses every convenience and facility, such as cold storage, etc., and has a very fine trade, keeping three assistants. He is a member of the Masonic Order, Ogdens- burg Commandery, etc., also an Odd Fellow. He married in 1890 Eva Osier, and they have two sons.

Farnsworth, Amos, Norfolk, was born in Gilsum, N. H., February 8, 1833. His father, Moses, son of Moses, sr., was born in New Hampshire in 1805 and there married Hepsible Comstock, a native of New Hampshire, by whom he had nine children. Mr. Farnsworth came to Norfolk in 1833 and settled on the farm now owned by Fisher Ames, afterwards buying the farm now owned by Mr. Hartford, where he lived and died in 1868. His wife died the same year, within two weeks of her husband. Amos Farnsworth was reared on

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a farm and educated in the public schools. He married Lucy A. Raymond, a native of Lawrenceville, N. Y., and daughter of Timothy Raymond, of Peru. Mr. and Mrs. Farns- worth had four children : Ella, Ida, Richard, and Homer. Mr. Farnsworth owns about 300 acres of land, chiefly devoted to dairying, keeping fifteen cows. He is a Democrat in politics. He settled on the farm he now owns in 1853, and has cleared it himself. Mr. Raymond has been twice married. His first wife was Patience Hamlin, by whom he had seven sons. His second wife was Lucy Ballard, by whom he had twelve chil- dren, nine of whom grew to maturity. In 1808 he came to Lawrenceville, and finally to Brasher, where he died in 1854, and his wife in 1889, aged ninety-three years. Mr. Raymond was a farmer. His father, John, was an early settler of Raymond's Island, Massena. Of Mr. Farnsworth's children Ella married Silas Adams ; Ida married Daniel E. Bush, and resides in Nebraska. They have one son. Charles A .; Richard married Minnie Gladding, and they have two children, Effie M. and Ida R. Homer lives at home.

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Our county and its people : a memorial record of St. Lawrence County, New York, Part 110

Author: Curtis, Gates Publication date: 1894 Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason Number of Pages: 1328

Author: Curtis, Gates
Publication date: 1894
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : D. Mason
Number of Pages: 1328