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The Hallocks are able to trace their ancestry back to one Peter Hallock, who was really the fost settler in the town of Southok, having taken up a tract of land there, which he located upon in
1640. This property has been handed down from father to son, and is still in the possession of some member of the family. The paternal grandpar- ents of our subject were Zachariah and Mary (Aldrich ) Hallock, residents of this county, where they were well and favorably known.
The mother of our subject was born February 11, 1816, also in this town. She survived her husband many years, living to be sixty-seven years old. She, too, was a devoted and working member of the Congregational Church, in the faith of which she reared her family. Her ances- tors were likewise among the first families of Long Island.
Zacharialı Hallock is a well educated gentle- man, having attended both the common schools and the academy of Northville for many years. He remained with his parents until reaching man's estate, when lie started out for himself as a farmer, purchasing a farm from his brother George. On this tract he has since made his home, and although it was well improved at that time he has made many additions to the build- ings and placed the land under better cultivation.
November 16, 1870, Mr. Hallock and Miss Carrie J. Terry, who was also born in this town. were united in marriage. Mrs. Hallock was the daughter of William Terry, who is well known to the old residents of this community. To Mr. and Mrs. Hallock have been born three children, namely: Winifred L., now the wife of Orvis H. Lewis, a prosperous farmer of the town of River- head: Maude M., a student in Oberlin (Ohio) College; and Zachariah Ralph, still under the pa- rental roof. Following in the footsteps of his honored father, our subject is likewise a Demo- crat, stanch and strong. He has been a valued member of the Congregational Church for over twenty years, giving liberally of his means to- ward the support of this society, and takes an active part in its meetings.
The property which our subject owns comprises sixty acres, which he devotes to general farming. His knowledge of agriculture has resulted in his being appointed purchasing agent for the Agri- cultural Society of the town of Riverhead, for which he buys fertilizers, seed, etc. This is a
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very responsible position and requires a great deal of lis attention. He does a business of about $30,000 annually, and under the direction of the State Agricultural Society he has been carrying 011 an experiment station, finding out the best fertilizing agents and how to use them to advant- age. He has thoroughly identified himself with the section where he resides, and all moral public measures which commend themselves to his ex- cellent judgment find in him a hearty and liberal supporter.
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OLOMON KETCHAM, JR. Edward Ketch- anı, of Ipswich, Mass., Freeman, 1635, is supposed to be the progenitor of the Ketcham family in America. The circumstances of his emigration are unknown. His will, of 1635, mentions three daughters, Mary, Hanmah and Esther. He died in Stratford, Conn .. and his will was proved in 1655. This will also men- tioned a son, John, who is known as Lieut. John Ketcham, or, as the name was spelled then, Kicham. He is first known in Ipswich, Mass., in 1648, but he subsequently removed to Hunting- ton, L. I., which place he represented in the Assembly in 1653: Later he moved to Newtown, and was much in public life there. He bought the purchase right in the Newtown lands of Ed- ward Jessup. His death occurred in 1697. and he left several children, of whom the eldest, John. named with others in the Nicholl's Patent of Huntington, of the date of November 30, 1666, remained at Huntington. There were born to lim several children, some of whom died in in- fancy, and their names were given to those born later. We thus find two by the name of Philip. the eldest born in 1680, and the other in 1691.
The last, without doubt. was the great-great- great-grandfather of our subject, and he died January 5, 1770, in his seventy-ninth year, and is buried on Burial Hill, at Huntington. L. I. To him were born several children, of whom the
fourth, Solomon Ketcham, great-great-grandia- ther of our subject, was born June 8, 1724. The Philip Ketcham before mentioned owned exten- sive tracts of land, and willed considerable of it to Solomon, who left several children, the third- born, Philip, being our subject's great-grandia- ther. Philip was born July 5, 1752, old style. or July 15, new style. Solomon died September 2 !. 1781, in his fifty-eighth year. He served as Town Clerk from 1751 to 1776, and as Trustee from 1764 to 1776. He also hield the offices of Treasurer and Surveyor of Highways.
Philip Ketcham, our subject's great-grandfa- ther, was born at Huntington, L. I., July 5, 1752. and died at South Huntington (now Amityville June 18, 1830. He married Susannah Brush. and both were buried in Travis Graveyard. 0:1 the west side of Travis Brook. He left several children, of whom the seventh, Platt Ketcham. was our subject's grandfather. The latter was born November 23, 1787, at what is now Amity- ville. He married Miss Deborah Burch, and died at Amityville, December 21, 1857. He was the father of seven children, of whom the third. Solomon, was our subject's father.
Solomon Ketcham was born in Amityville, and as he grew up learned the fisherman's trade. ani also carried on farming to a limited extent. He married Miss Esther Wamiser, also a native of Amityville, and both are living at the present time. honored and respected by all acquainted with them. Solomon Ketcham, Jr., our subject, grew to manhood on his father's farm, and when four- teen years old went to New York City, where he attended school about one term. He then re- turned home and took private instruction until about the age of sixteen, wheif he began learn- ing the carriage-maker's trade at Huntington. Four years later he engaged in the manufacture of carriages at Amityville, continuing this for about fifteen years. Soon afterward he embarked in the lumber and coal business, but continued this only a few years, and afterward became mter- ested in his present business, insurance and real estate. He is wide-awake and progressive, and has met with substantial results.
Politically Mr. Ketcham is an ardent Repub-
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very responsible position and requires a great deal of his attention. He does a business of about $30,000 ammually, and under the direction of the State Agricultural Society he has been carrying on an experiment station, finding out the best fertilizing agents and how to use them to advant- age. He has thoroughly identified himself with the section where he resides, and all moral public measures which commend themselves to his ex- cellent judgment find in him a hearty and liberal supporter.
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SOLOMON KETCHAM, JR. Edward Ketch- am, of Ipswich, Mass., Freeman, 1635, is supposed to be the progenitor of the Ketchanı family in America. The circumstances of his emigration are unknown. His will, of 1635, mentions three daughters, Mary, Hannah and Esther. He died in Stratford, Conn .. and his will was proved in 1655. This will also men- tioned a son, John, who is known as Lieut. John Ketcham, or, as the name was spelled then, Kicham. He is first known in Ipswich, Mass., in 1648, but lie subsequently removed to Hunting- ton, L. I., which place hie represented in the Assembly in 1653. Later he moved to Newtown, and was much in public life there. He bought the purchase right in the Newtown lands of Ed- ward Jessup. His death occurred in 1697, and he left several children, of whom the eldest, John, named with others in the Nicholl's Patent of Huntington, of the date of November 30, 1666, remained at Huntington. There were born to him several children, some of whom died in in- | fancy, and their names were given to those born later. We thus find two by the name of Philip. the eldest born in 1680, and the other in 1691.
The last, without doubt, was the great-great- great-grandfather of our subject, and he died January 3, 1770, in his seventy-ninth year, and is buried on Burial Hill, at Huntington. L. I. To him were born several children, of whom the
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fourth, Solomon Ketcham, great-great-grandia- ther of our subject, was born June 8, 1724. The Philip Ketcham before mentioned owned exten- sive tracts of land, and willed considerable of it to Solomon, who left several children, the third- born, Philip, being our subject's great-grandia- ther. Philip was born July 5, 1752, old style. or July 15, new style. Solomon died September 2 !. 1781, in his fifty-eighth year. He served as Town Clerk from 1751 to 1776, and as Trustee from 1764 to 1776. He also held the offices of Treasurer and Surveyor of Highways.
Philip Ketcham, our subject's great-grandfa- ther, was born at Huntington, L. I., July 5, 1752. and died at South Huntington (now Amityville June 18, 1830. He married Susannah Brush. and both were buried in Travis Graveyard. on the west side of Travis Brook. He left several children, of whom the seventh, Platt Ketcham. was our subject's grandfather. The latter was born November 23, 1787, at what is now Amity- ville. He married Miss Deborah Burch, and died at Amityville, December 21, 1857. He was the father of seven children, of whom the third. Solomon, was our subject's father.
Solomon Ketcham was born in Amityville, and as he grew up learned tlie fisherman's trade. and also carried on farming to a limited extent. He married Miss Esther Wamser, also a native of Amityville, and both are living at the present time. honored and respected by all acquainted with them. Solomon Ketcham, Jr., our subject, grew to manhood on his father's farm, and when four- teen years old went to New York City, where he attended school about one term. He then re- turned home and took private instruction until about the age of sixteen, when he began learn- ing the carriage-maker's trade at Huntington. Four years later he engaged in the manufacture of carriages at Amityville, continuing this for about fifteen years. Soon afterward he embarked in the lumber and coal business, but continued this only a few years, and afterward became inter- ested in his present business, insurance and rea! estate. He is wide-awake and progressive, and has met with substantial results.
Politically Mr. Ketcham is an ardent Repub-
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lican, and his first Presidential vote was cast for Lincoln in 1864. He served as Overseer of the Poor in the town of Huntington, and also held the same position for three or four years in the town of Babylon. He has served as a delegate to various conventions, and is at present Secre- tary, Treasurer and Superintendent of the Amity- ville Water Works Company, assisting to organ- ize the same, and holds the same positions in the Electric-Light Company, which he also helped to organize, and is Vice-President of the bank at Amityville. For some time Mr. Ketcham has been Trustee of the Building, Loan and Savings Association; is a Director in the Land Improve- ment Company, with a capital of $100,000, and is also a Director in the Queens & Suffolk Insur- ance Company, of Long Island. For many years he has been a member of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, in which he is a Trustee, and was formerly Class-Leader and Superintendent of the Sunday-school. Socially he is a member of the Knights of Pythias at Amityville, in which he has filled all the chairs of that organization.
In June, 1863. Mr. Ketcham was united in mar- riage with Miss Phoebe Pearsall, of Huntington, this county, and their only child died in infancy. Our subject was appointed Postmaster at Amity- ville by President Harrison in May, 1889, and after he had held the office about a year it was changed from fourth to third class. In Decem- ber, 1891, he was re-appointed for four years and the salary raised from $1,000 to $1,400.
HRISTOPHER W. DOWNS, one of the practical farmers of the town of Riverhead, is living in Northville, where he is the pro- prietor of a good farm, comprising one hundred and sixty-five acres of most valuable land. He is a native of this town, and was born on the farm whereon lie now makes his home, October 13, 1842. The work that he has done toward developing its interests gives him a worthy place
among the true-hearted, hard-working men who aided in laying the foundation for the present prosperity of the town.
Mr. Downs was the youngest in his parents' family of four children, the eldest being Hettie, now the wife of Daniel T. Griffing, of this town. Plebe A., Mrs. Francis H. Reeve, also makes her home in this community; and Elizabeth H. married Jolin A. Reeve, a well-to-do citizen of the town of Riverhead. The parents of this family were Daniel V. and Pliebe ( Wells) Downs, the former of whom was also born on the farm now occupied by his son, our subject. Here he spent his entire life, engaged in agricultural pur- suits, and of this vocation made a decided success. He took an interested and active part in the work of the Congregational Church, of which he was a member, and during the sixty-nine years of his residence in this community won the approbation of friends and neighbors for his industrious and worthy course in life. In politics he gave his allegiance to the Republican party. For many years he was badly crippled by rheumatism, and passed away in January, 1877.
Grandfather Nathaniel Downs, one of the old- time residents of this town, was also born on this homestead; therefore the family is well known in this part of the county. Mrs. Phebe Downs, who was born in the town of Riverhead, departed this life August 27, 1859, when forty-eight years of age. She proved a most efficient and willing helper to her husband in all his undertakings, and much of his success in life was due to her good advice. She, too, was a working member of the Congregational Church.
Christopher W. attended school whenever he could be spared from the farm, and, although the temple of learning was not provided with all the conveniences and appliances which are afforded the youth of to-day, he made rapid progress in his studies and became well informed in all the branches taught. He has always lived on the home farm, which property he inherited on the death of his parents. As we have before stated, it is a large and valuable tract, and one of the best cul- tivated in the county.
Mr. Downs was united in marriage, January
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23, 1867, with Miss Matilda Aldrich, a native of the town of Southold. They have two children living, Everette W. and George Fletcher. Mary Alice and Leon Ray died in infancy. Like his father before him, Mr. Downs has always voted the Republican ticket. In everything relating to the improvement and development of North- ville and vicinity he is much interested, having the welfare of the people at heart. Mrs. Downs is a member of the Congregational Church.
BAILEY COREY is one of the native sons of Suffolk County, and within its limits has passed nearly his entire life. He is an influ- ential citizen of the town of Southold, where he is living retired from business of any kind. His birth occurred here September 30, 1827, and he is the son of Stephen and Sarah V. ( Hedges) Corey, also natives of this portion of the county. The family trace their ancestry back to 1646, the year that Jacob Corey settled on Long Island. David Corey, of a later generation, was High Sheriff of Yorkshire, which at that time embraced the greater part of Long Island. Another of his ancestors, bearing the name of Stephen Bailey, was a prominent and well known citizen in the town of Southold, in whose municipal affairs he took a very important part.
The father of our subject served bravely and well as a soldier in the War of 1812, being a member of a regiment stationed on Long Island. By his union with Miss Hedges there were born five children, those besides our subject who sur- vive being John F. and Oliver B. The district school which S. Bailey attended in his boyhood days bore little resemblance to the modern build- ings in which the youth of to-day are educated, but nevertheless he gained a thorough knowledge of the branches taught, and by making it a rule to read nothing but good books and papers. he became well informed, and is now one with whom it is a pleasure to converse.
Mr. Corey was married, January 5, 1853, to Miss Matilda W. Hart, a resident of this county, and the daughter of Rensselaer and Abigail (Wells) Hart. Representatives of the Wells fam- ily are frequently spoken of in this volume, as theirs was among the first families of the island. Mr. and Mrs. Corey were not blessed with children of their own, but have reared two children: Jen- nie M. Wells, now the wife of W. C. Albertson; and J. Edward Corey. Mrs. Corey, who departed this life April 27, 1891, was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her husband belongs to the same body, and is at present serving as Trustee. He has held many other positions on the board, and is one of its most conscientious and valued members. During his earlier years he was active in business. He is energetic, honorable and cordial, and all who know him esteem hin for his sterling worth. Now, however, he is liv- ing retired in a pleasant home in this community.
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C HRISTOPHER B. MOORE, whose mer- cantile establishment in Greenport is one of the largest in Suffolk County, was born at Rochester, N. Y., January 24, 1845. His fa- ther, Luther, was born on a farm, situated on the North Road, near Greenport, that has been in the possession of the family for two hundred and thirty years. A man of splendid education, in early life he engaged in teaching school, but la- ter went to Bridgeport, Conn., where he carried on a grocery store. Two years were spent there. and he then removed to New York, where he was similarly engaged. Thence he went to Al- bany, later to Rochester, and finally returned to Greenport, where he embarked in business on a small scale, laying the foundation for the exten- sive trade now carried on by our subject. Here he remained until his deatlı, in 1875.
For twelve years Luther Moore filled the posi- tion of Justice of the Peace at Greenport. In re- ligious belief he was identified with the Method- ist Episcopal Church. He was twice married, first at Greenport to Betsey Harris, by whom he
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had two children; of these one died in childhood, and the other, Elizabeth, became the wife of J. Brown Young, of Orient, and died in December, 1894. His second marriage, which took place in New York City, united him with Laura Elizabeth Knox, a native of Birmingham, England. Unto them were born four daughters and five sons, all of whom, excepting one that died in infancy, are still living.
Of the family we note the following: William H. H. is in business in Greenport; Martha C. has a fancy-goods store in this village: Cornelia married Charles A. Jackson, a boat-builder here; Adelina is with her sister Martha C .; Cornelius L., who served four years in the Union army and was Adjutant of the Fifty-seventh New York In- fantry, is now in the wall-paper business in New York City; Thomas C., a printer by trade, lives at Cypress Hill, in Brooklyn; and Ida mar- ried George W. Gard, a builder and capitalist of New London, Conn. The Moore family has been represented on the island since 1630, and the old homestead on the North Road is now owned by William H. H. Moore, of the Atlantic Insurance Company, of New York City.
When six months old, our subject was brought by his parents to Greenport, and here his educa- tion was obtained in the public schools. When the Civil War broke out he was determined to enlist in defense of the Old Flag, but though he made the effort a number of times he was re- jected, until finally, September 10, 1862, when but little over seventeen years of age, he was ac- cepted, and became a member of Company C, One Hundred and Sixty-fifth New York Infan- try, Second Battalion of Duryea's Zouaves, as- signed to the Department of the Gulf, under Gen- eral Banks. At the taking of Port Hudson he was wounded, but after spending two months in hospital again joined his regiment. He was on the Red River expedition under General Banks, after which he was transferred to the department under General Sheridan in the Shenandoah Val- ley, and later was with General Grant up the James River. In the engagements at Cedar Creek and Winchester, where Sheridan made his memorable ride, he took an active part, as he
did in all the battles of his regiment. Remain- ing in the service until September, 1865. he was never off duty during the time of his connection with the army, excepting the two months he was in hospital. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
Returning home at the close of the war, Mr. Moore aided his father in the store for some time afterward, and on the death of the latter he suc- ceeded to the business, which he has since con- tinued successfully. In 1869 he married Joseph- ine, youngest sister of William D. Corey, of Greenport: She died, leaving five children. namely: Maggie, wife of George H. Gudebrod. who has charge of the Oneida County Silk Works, and lives in New Jersey; Laura, who is at home, as are also Fannie, Nancy and Thomas. November 13, 1884, Mr. Moore married Lina W., daughter of Deacon Henry Booth, of the Booth House. They have one child, Henry Booth, now six years of age.
The family residence is a comfortable abode and occupies a fine location facing the bay. With his wife, Mr. Moore holds membership in the Baptist Church, to the support of which he contributes generously. As might be expected. he is an enthusiastic Grand Army man. He is connected with the post at this place and has served as its Commander. Politically he is a firm believer in the principles for which the Re- publican party stands, and to these he gives his active support.
JAPT. BENJAMIN C. CARTWRIGHT. This volume would be incomplete did it not contain a sketch of the above-named gen- tleman, who is one of the oldest residents of Suf- folk County. He is a native of Shelter Island, and is at present living retired at Cockle's Har- bor. His birth occurred May 23, 1815. and his parents were George and Lucretia (Conklin) Cartwright. Grandfather Cartwright is said to have been born in England, while his wife was a native of Scotland.
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The father of our subject passed his boyhood days on Block Island, whence he later accompa- nied his parents on their removal to Shelter Island, where they purchased land and were classed among the early residents. Here George grew to mature years and passed the remainder of his life. He was well known to the early residents of this portion of the county, and was deservedly respected by those who were favored with his ac- quaintance.
Benjamin C., of this history, was educated in the district schools of Shelter Island, but while still a boy he began to do for himself. His fa- ther was a fisherman, and, like most lads, Benja- min was very fond of this pursuit and made it his business early in life. When older he left home and hired out to the owners of a whaling vessel, making six voyages in search of the monsters of the deep. He proved to be a capital sailor, and worked his way up from time to time until he became the captain of a vessel. He always took a great interest in all nautical matters, but after several years' experience on the waters hie sold his interest in the vessel and retired to life on terra firma. He has given his attention to farming more or less, but at present, owing to his advanced age, is exempt from work.
May 5, 1838, Captain Cartwright married Miss Hannah `M., daughter of Thomas G. Tuthill, of Shelter Island. To them were granted ten chil- dren, of whom one, Martin L., is deceased. The others are as follows: Oscar D .: Abigail T., who married C. M. Griffing, a sea-captain; Benjamin C .; Sarah, the widow of Benjamin Hudson; Ar- thur S .: Hannah M., the wife of Gilbert Rogers; Mary, wife of E. H. Payne; Winfield S. and Clarence C.
Probably no resident on Shelter Island has con- tributed more to its development and progress than Captain Cartwright, who for ten years in succession served as Supervisor. Previous to this long term he had been the incumbent of the position for three years, making in all a period of thirteen years in which he rendered service to his fellow-citizens. He was also elected to other offices of trust and responsibility, and in what- ever position placed never failed to give entire
satisfaction to those most concerned. In political opinions he is a strong Republican. During his early years he was one of the most active ment- bers of the Presbyterian Church, and for over forty years served his congregation as Trustee. He has been School Trustee of Shelter Island. and realizes that he has done his share in bring- ing about the present prosperity of the community.
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