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Mr. Kirkup was born in Cambridgeshire, Eng- land, December 21, 1846, and is a son of Benjamin and Eliza (Chapman) Kirkup, also natives of Eng- land. He passed the first four years of his life in Cambridgeshire, when, his parents having de- cided to emigrate to America, they left England, embarking from Liverpool on the vessel "Henry Clay," which landed them in port at New York after a tedious voyage of four weeks. Long Island being the destination of the family, they located in Mattituck, where the father followed his trade of a shoemaker up to the time of his de- cease several years ago. The following named sons and daughters born to his marriage are now living: Benjamin C., James J., Charles H., Will- iam H., Phebe, Mrs. Perry Wicks, and Alice. The father of this family became well-to-do as the re- sult of his own efforts, and as one of the self-made nten of his community received the respect of all who knew him. After coming to America he identified himself with the Republican party, and during the latter years of his life was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
The original of this sketch was reared to mature
years in the old home at Mattituck. There he at- tended the public and private schools and when ready to embark in life on his own account was fully prepared. After his marriage in 1878 to Miss Eliza, daughter of the late Rev. J. T. Hamlin, he settled on a good farm in Oregon, which was located on the north road. He gave his attention to the cultivation of the place for a number of years and in 1892 took possession of his present property, which he manages in a most profitable manner. In connection with general farming he has for a number of years been in- terested in seed growing, and raises the finest quality of vegetable seeds, which are purchased by Peter Henderson & Co., of New York. He owns one hundred acres of land, and, being thor- oughly in love with the business in which he is engaged, has had much to do with his marvelous success.
Mrs. Kirkup was the daughter of the former pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Mattituck. He was very popular with his congregation and his death was deeply lamented by all who knew him. To our subject and his wife there were born four children, Joseph P., Victor H., Harold B. and James T. Mr. Kirkup is an Elder in the Pres- byterian Church at Mattituck, which faith his ex- cellent wife embraced many years ago. He has followed farming throughout his career, and, al- though he started out in life empty-handed, has worked his way steadily upward to a position vi affluence. He is a pleasant, genial gentleman and with his family is held in the highest regard in his community. Politically he gives his sup- port to Republican candidates.
J I AMES J. KIRKUP is one of the leading agriculturists and seed-growers of the town of Southold and his fine farm, which is lo- cated in this community, bears ample evidence of the industry and unswerving attention which he bestows upon it. Mr. Kirkup is a native of Eng- land, born in Cambridge, June 3. 1848, and is the son of Benjamin and Eliza (Chapman) Kirkup.
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also natives of the British Isle. He was only three years old when his parents decided to emi- grate to America and consequently remembers nothing of his life in his native land. The family took passage on a sail vessel which left the port of Liverpool and after a very tiresome and some- what dangerous voyage of twenty-four days was landed in New York. Their stay in the metropolis was just long enough for them to have their ef- fects conveyed to the station at Long Island City, where they boarded the train bound for Mat- tituck.
The father of our subject was a shoemaker by trade and after getting established in his new home turned his attention more industriously than ever to work at his trade. He made this his business until his decease, which occurred in 1885. Of the family of children born of his union with Miss Chapman six survive, namely: Benja- min C., James J., Charles C., Phebe E., now Mrs. Perry S. Wicks; Alice L. and William H. Benja- min Kirkup, after coming to the United States and when qualified to vote, supported the candi- dates of the Republican party. He was a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church, and a kind- hearted and public-spirited citizen.
The subject of this sketch has made his home in Suffolk County since three years of age. His parents being in very limited circumstances, he received only a very meagre education, for as soon as he was old enough to earn money he be- gan working out for others. His knowledge of farming enabled him to secure a position and until twenty-six years of age he was employed by the agriculturists near his home. He was then in possession of a sum which enabled him to be- come a land-owner, and he thus started out for himself, purchasing a small tract of land, which lie developed into a most fertile and productive tract.
In 1885 Mr. Kirkup married Miss Miriam A., daughter of Andrew Gildersleeve, and to them has been born a daughter, Evelyn. The family make their lione on seventy-five acres of land, adorned with a confortable residence and all the needed outbuildings which the owner finds neces- sary to the successful prosecution of his business.
He is engaged in general farming, but makes a specialty of seed-growing, and finds a ready mar- ket for the excellent varieties which he raises, among well known retailers of seeds, Peter Hen- derson, of New York, being among his patrons.
Although a very busy man, yet Mr. Kirkup finds time to give to those enterprises which are set on foot for the good of the community and which find in him a ready and willing supporter. At elections he votes the Republican ticket. In religious affairs he is a regular attendant at and member of the Presbyterian Church. The honest and upright manner in which he has conducted himself since engaging in business has secured for him the good will and confidence of the entire community.
D ANIEL B. HAWKINS, a resident of the town of Brook Haven, was born in Se- tauket January 30, 1835, and is a son of Bryant and Sarah (Waters) Hawkins. He was one of six children, Deborah A., W. Henry, Elko- nia, Daniel B., and two daughters that died in in- fancy. Of this family the only survivors are the eldest daughter, Deborah, wife of Elias Terrill, of Stony Brook, and our subject.
Reared on his father's farm, Daniel B. Haw- kins received a limited education in the schools of the vicinity. On reaching manhood he mar- ried, November 26, 1859, Caroline A. Skidmore. They became the parents of three children, name- ly: Ellis B., who lives in Bridgeport and is book- keeper for Foster & Besse; Norah A. and Eva J., both deceased. Mrs. Hawkins died in May, 1891.
Mr. Hawkins enjoyed the advantages of the local schools until thirteen years of age, when he went to Charlottesville and studied there for two years. On returning home he took charge of the village school and was thus employed for two years. Later he went to Stony Brook, where lie was engaged as a teacher for one year. His health failing him about this time, he determined to give up the confinement of indoor work for the life of a seaman. He first sailed on a coasting vessel, of which he was proprietor. He ran that
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for about twelve years, and found the business both profitable and congenial.
On giving up the sea our subject moved to the old home farm and devoted himself to cultivating the soil for six years. Thence he moved to the place where he now lives. It is a charming resi- dence, with many improvements that meet the demands for comfort of the rich, for liere he keeps summer boarders. The name of his home is "Mt. Ora." It is well patronized by an excel- lent class of city people. Politically our subject casts his vote with the Republican party. He was one of the jurymen on the famous Hawkins mur- der case. He and his family are members of the Baptist Church, with which he has been identified for twenty-five years past. He is a public-spirited man, who is quick to respond to any demands upon his purse or attention that promise to re- dound to the benefit of the community.
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H ENRY WAGER HALLOCK. The fam- ily of which this gentleman is a representa- tive has long been identified with Ameri- can history. Its founder in this country was Peter Hallock, who, with twelve others, came over from England in 1640, landing at New Ha- ven. Rev. John Youngs, who was one of the party, established his church October 21 of the same year under the auspices of Rev. John Day- euport and Theophilus Eaton, Governor of the New Haven colony, which had been planted two years before; April 18, 1638, under a branching oak tree.
From New Haven the same autumn Rev. Mr. Youngs brought his church to Southold. L. I., where they retained their connection with the New Haven colony until 1662, and with Connecticut until 1674. Peter Hallock's great-great-grand- daughter, Elizabeth Hallock, wife of Silas Cor- win, gave to her granddaughters the following facts, which are confirmed by multiplied records: That Peter Hallock was the first of the thirteen who fearlessly stepped on shore among the In- dians at Southold, that part of the village being
still called Hallock's Neck, and the beach extend- ing from it Hallock's Beach; that he purchased from the Indians the tract since called Oyster Ponds, now Orient; that he then returned to England for his wife, who was a widow and had a son by her former husband, Mr. Howell: that he promised her, if she accompanied him, her son should share with him in his property; that on coming back he found the Indians had resold what is now Orient; that he then purchased about ten miles west of Southold village a farm extending from Long Island Sound on the north to Peconic Bay on the south, on which he settled in Aquebogue, two miles west to Mattituck vil- lage, all these places being then in the town of Southold. His original homestead on the island and that of his wife's son were on adjacent lots.
William Hallock, only son of Peter, died Sep- tember 28, 1684, and left a will which is preserved in the ancient records both of Suffolk County at Riverhead and of New York City. He be- queathed his property to his wife, Margaret. his four sons, Thomas, Peter, William and John. and his five daughters, Margaret, Martha, Sarah. Elizabeth and Abigail. The Documentary His- tory of New York, which gives a list of the total inhabitants of Southold Town in 1698, gives two hundred and fifty-four persons bearing the names of the thirteen original settlers. Among these are Margaret Hallock, widow, and in three distinct groups the families of William's sons before named, viz .: Thomas Hallock, with Hope. Thomas, Kingsland, Ichabod, Zerubabel. Anna. Patience and Richard; Peter, with Eliza, Bethiah. Abigail, Peter, Jr., William and Noah: William. with Mary, William, Jr., Prudence, Zebulon and Mary (second). John, William's other and prob- ably eldest son, having removed to Brook Haven. all the Hallocks in Southold Town in 1698 were. as above, twenty-three, and all of them evidently members or descendants of the family of William Hallock, who died in 1684.
No will or deed of Thomas Hallock, grandson of Peter, has been found, nor any record of his sons, Kingsland and Richard, named as above in the census of 1608. Zerubabel, son of Thomas. died April 8, 1761, aged sixty-five, and his wife,
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Esther, died in 1773, aged seventy-eight. In 1761 he willed his property to his children, with special bequests for his grandchildren. His son, Zerubabel (second), died March 31, 1800, aged seventy-eight. His sons were Zerubabel (third), Richard, Zechariah, John, Daniel, Caleb and Ezra. Zerubabel (third), who died in 1804 at the age of fifty-nine, had three sons, Zerubabel, Jacob and Rupert. This branch of the family is represented not only in New York, but in many points in the West.
Our subject traces his ancestry to Peter, grand- son of the original founder of the family. His sons were Peter, Jr., William and Noah. Peter, Jr., died in August, 1756, aged sixty-two; Wil- liam died at sea when young. The former willed his property to his sons, Maj. Peter and William, and nine daughters. Maj. Peter Hallock mar- ried a daughter of Joseph Mapes in September, 1750, and died May 13, 1791. He had five sons. Peter, James, Joseph, Frederick and Jabez. Jo- seph fell, when commander of an armed vessel in the Revolution, by the last shot before the at- tacking force surrendered.
Frederick, who was born at the old homestead April 11, 1759, died at Quogue June 22, 1853, aged ninety-four. He had five sons: James, Frederick, Jr., Peter, Harvey and Benjamin F. James, who was born at the old homestead Jan- uary 15, 1787, settled at Quogue, where he reared his sons, James S. Y., William S. O. and Harvey F. C. Frederick, Jr., was the father of Capt. Frederick M., of Franklinville, Nathan B., of Flanders, Harvey, of Bridgehampton, John D .. of Quogue, and Capt. Franklin B., who fell in the United States army, aged thirty-three. Peter died May 11, 1859, at the age of sixty, and Harvey died when twenty-three.
The subject of this sketch is a son of Orlando, who in turn was a son of James, and the latter a son of Frederick Hallock. Our subject was born November 22, 1862, and was one of eight children comprising the family of Orlando and Jerusha (Herrick) Hallock, seven of whom still survive. He had a limited education in the schools of Qnogue, and devoted his attention largely to farming. At the age of about seven-
teen he engaged in the livery business with his brother, Sherwood, and for some fifteen years continued to control this enterprise, also running a stage line from the depot to the village. About 1802 he retired from the concern, though he still retains management and ownership of the stage line. In 1885 the brothers entered the mercantile business, and with a partner, under the firm name of Burton & Hallock, carried on a large trade un- til 1894, when they sold out to Mr. Burton. In 1890 our subject began to interest himself in real estate, and, having since withdrawn from other interests, gives this much of his time.
November 20, 1890, Mr. Hallock married Miss Mary Evans, daughter of Daniel B. Cook, of West Hampton. His political affiliations are with the Republican party. In 1891 he was elected Collector of the town of Southampton and served one term. With his wife he holds mem- bership in the Presbyterian Church, and socially he is identified with the Royal Arcanum.
G ILBERT H. KETCHAM, one of the leading business men of Riverhead, was born in this place, November 6, 1834, and his father, Abel Ketcham, a native of Hunt- ington, was born December 12. 1806. By occu- pation a harness maker, he came to this village about 1830, and followed his trade all the years of his active life, dying May 26, 1887. His brothers were David, Jacob, Zophar and Eliphalet, the first named being a hatter at Newark, N. J .; Jacob was a shoemaker at Huntington, Zophar a harness maker at the same place, and Eliphalet a harness maker at Riverhead. While a young man the lat- ter was a sailor. The mother of our subject, Sophia Corwin, was born at Aquebogue, July 20. 1804, a daughter of Matthias Corwin, a resident of that place, and a sister of the late Squire Nathan Corwin, who was long one of the most prominent commission men and citizens of this village. She died April 28. 1887, only four weeks before the death of her husband, and left a family of five chil- dren. Julia married Andrew Fishel, a prosperous
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merchant of Patchogue; Margaret married Oliver P. Smith, who is a ship builder in the same place; John died at the age of five years; Sophia married Edward Edwards, who is a real estate dealer in Patchogue, where her two older sisters are also living.
The subject of this writing passed his earlier years in this village, and in its school received his entire education. While still quite a boy he went into his father's shop, and thoroughly learned the trade of harness making. He also had an experi- ence of two years, which he counts almost as good as a year's schooling, when he was employed in the office of the Suffolk Gazette during 1849-50. We next find him in the store of Corwin, Davis & Co., his uncle being the head of the house. Later on he was taken into the dry goods store of Jonas Fishel, remaining in his employ for twenty- seven years, or up to 1885, when he formed a partnership with D. Henry Brown, under the firm name of Brown & Ketcham, and at this point established one of the most extensive dry goods houses in Riverhead. For thirty years Mr. Ketcham has also been interested with A. T. Ter- rell in the insurance business. This, however, he has made a side issue, and during the years he was with Mr. Fishel he attended to it largely in the evening and during spare hours. He has been an indefatigable worker all his life, taking as much interest in the affairs of others put into his hands as it would be possible for liim to take in his own business. The fact that he was with one man for twenty-seven years speaks well of his executive abilities.
Mr. Ketcham was one of the original Trustees of the Riverhead Savings Bank, and is one of its Vice-Presidents. He served in the Board of Coun- ty Supervisors for several years, during 1873-74 and '75, being elected by a large majority in a strong Republican town, and enjoyed the dis- tinction of being the first Democrat elected in twenty years. In 1876 he was nominated for the position of County Clerk, but while he ran ahead of his ticket, lie failed of election.
The public spirit of our subject has been further shown by his interested work as a member of the fire department for many years, and by the fact
of his long service as foreman of Engine Con- pany, No. I. It is but the simple truth to say that he has been thoroughly identified with his native town in all of its improvements, and he is held in high respect by its people. Mr. Ketcham was married on the last day of the year 1856 to Miss Jemima A. Terry, a member of one of the old families of the island. She is closely asso- ciated with the Congregational Church of this place, her name appearing on its roll, and her life being given to its upbuilding. She became the mother of one child, who died in infancy.
JOHN J. KIRKPATRICK. What honesty. hard work and steadfast determination may accomplish cannot better be illustrated than by giving a brief sketch of the life of Mr. Kirk- patrick, now one of the prominent citizens and substantial business men of Patchogue. He is a member of the firm of John S. Havens & Co., re- tailers of general merchandise, and in addition to carrying on his extensive business he finds time to discharge his duties of Postmaster, to which position he was appointed in 1891.
Our subject was born in New York City, Au- gust 4, 1854, and is a son of John Kirkpatrick. The latter was a native of Ireland and came to the United States about 1846. He was married in 1845 to Miss Jane Campbell, a native of Ireland. and to them were born nine sons and daughters.
John J. Kirkpatrick was fairly well educated and after commencing in life for himself at the early age of fourteen was employed with the New York Manufacturing Company until eighteen years of age. He then formed a partnership with his father and engaged in running trucks through the city, keeping in use from sixteen to eighteen fine road horses. This business continued until May, 1879. when Jolin J. disposed of his interest and came to Patchogue. Hle soon found employ- ment in the store of J. S. Havens, and so valuable did that gentleman find his services that in Feb- ruary, 1885, he was taken in as partner. They do a large retail business and are men of honesty and
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uprightness. Mr. Kirkpatrick now divides his attention between the store and postoffice, having entered upon the duties of the latter in February, 1891. He is a true blue Republican in politics, a party with which he has been associated for many years. In this organization he is influential and takes an active part in the Presidential campaigns. For six years he was County Committeeman, and in whatever position placed he has never failed to give entire satisfaction to those most con- cerned.
The marriage of our subject to Miss Carrie Smith was solemnized December 26, 1876. This lady is the daughter of Elijah Smith and grand- daughter of Martin Mott, old and respected res- idents of this locality. The latter was the owner of a fine property, and recently died, aged ninety- two years of age.
Mr. Kirkpatrick is a stockholder in the Lyceum Company, and in social affairs is a Royal Arch Mason and belongs to the Royal Arcanum. He is an exempt fireman and Vice-President of the Patchogue Club. He is interested in all athletic sports, such as fishing, yachting, base ball, etc .. and during his younger years was a member of and played in an amateur base ball club. With his wife, he is a valued member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he has served his congrega- tion in the capacity of Steward for many years and in 1895 was elected Trustee.
J OHN E. GILDERSLEEVE. As an exam- ple of the usefulness and prominence to which men of character and determination may attain, it is but necessary to chronicle the life of Jolin E. Gildersleeve, one of the representative agriculturists of the town of Southold, who is at present holding the responsible office of Justice of the Peace. He is a native of Long Island. having been born in this county January 19, 1848, his parents being Andrew and Anna W. (Reeve) Gildersleeve, who were also born within the con- fines of this county.
The father was the son of Ezra Gildersleeve, and
for many years made his home in the town of Southold. By trade he was a carpenter, prose- cuting this business with success during the early years of his life, and later he drifted into the mer- cantile business. He established the first general store of any importance in Mattituck, among whose residents he was held in high esteem and where his decease occurred in May, 1894. En- terprising and energetic, he was a successful man of business, and everything seemed to prosper in his hands. For many years he was the efficient and obliging Postmaster of Mattituck and it may be truly said that his friends were many and his enemies few, for he was generous in aiding those who were less fortunate than himself. For several terms he was Assessor of the town of Southold and his entire life was such as to win the confi- deuce of the community. In the Presbyterian Church at Mattituck, of which he was a member, he was also an elder.
Of the children born to Andrew and Anna W. Gildersleeve six survive, viz .: Lester, John E., Henry R., Anna, Miriam (the wife of James Kirk- up), and Charles. Ira W. and James are de- ceased. The subject of this sketch has always lived in this town, where he acquired his primary education in the district schools. Later, knowing the advantage to be obtained by those who are well educated, he took a course in Northville Academy, and since that time he has aimed to keep posted on all events of importance which are transpiring at the present time.
John E. was a lad of fourteen years at the time his father sold out his mercantile establishment in Mattituck and retired to the farm, which is now the property of our subject. In 1872. however, he returned to Mattituck. There his death oc- curred.
The lady who became the wife of John E. Gil- dersleeve, March 27, 1869, was Miss Jane L., daughter of Harvey L. Fanning, of Suffolk Coun- ty. Their union resulted in the birth of four chil- dren: Fannie L., Jennie M., John A. and Miriam K., but of these the second daughter is deceased. Mr. Gildersleeve was elected to the office of Jus- tice of the Peace in April, 1887, and has been re- tained in office each successive term. He is a
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man of more than ordinary ability and his de- cisions have almost invariably been sustained by higher officials. As a citizen he is industrious, public-spirited and honorable, and the greater part of his success in life has come as the reward of his own efforts. His property embraces one hundred and thirty acres, which forms one of the largest tracts in the county, and which he takes great pleasure in bringing to the highest possible cultivation.
Mrs. Jane L. Gildersleeve departed this life in 1888, greatly mourned by a large circle of friends besides her family and numerous relatives. She . ton, June 19, 1798, and died February 19, 1895. was a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which our subject is an elder.
M OSES ANDREW LATHAM was born November 14, 1818, in Orient Point. where he still resides. He is a member of one of the most influential families of the town of Southold, further mention of whom is made in the biographical sketch of his only living brother, Daniel T. His boyhood days were passed in the place where he was born, and in its schools he obtained a practical education. Under the wise guidance of his parents he became fitted for an honorable and useful career in life.
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