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Mr. Hallock is a native of the town of Soutli- ampton, born at Quogue, December 6, 1818. There were born to his parents, Frederick and Nancy (Bishop) Hallock, eight children, of whom he was the eldest but one. The father of this household was also born at Quogue, where he was reared to mature years and married. He, too, was a farmer and attained a position of prominence among the substantial residents of the town. Although permitted to attend school but a short time each year in boyhood he was a man of intelligence, reliable in his citizenship and honorable in all his dealings with his fellowmen. He was kindly in social and domestic life, and was regarded with a due measure of esteem by those about him. He lived to the advanced age of eighty-four years. In politics he was a Repub- lican, supporting its candidates on all occasions. In religious affairs he was a worthy member of and liberai contributor toward sustaining the Presbyterian Church of his neighborhood. His wife, the mother of our subject, was also born in this town. She was a true Christian and de- parted this life when sixty-one years of age.
Nathan B. Hallock remained at home until attaining his majority and through his studies in the district school became a well educated young man. When ready to begin the battle of life on his own account, he hired out as cook on a sloop on the Peconic Bay, which ran between New York and New Haven, Conn. About five years after he began boating he purchased the sloop "The Suffolk." and began freighting in wood. He was prospered in this undertaking and invest- ing his money in other vessels, continued on the sea for a period of forty years, during which time he visited the West Indies and other ports where there was a good opening for disposing of his cargo. During these years his home was at Flanders and since retiring from the coasting business at the age of sixty-one years, he has re- sided here ever since."
January 7, 1845. Mr. Hallock and Miss Han- nah A. Goodale, of this place, were united in mar- riage. This lady remained his devoted com- panion for a half century, and died in March, 1894. The seven children which she left were
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named respectively: Susan, now the wife of Lozelle Young, who is engaged on the police . force of New York City; Nathan B., Jr., a resi- dent of this town, where he is engaged in the fishing business; Frederick, a resident of Green- port, and captain of a fishing steamer; Capt. Asha B., proprietor of the Halloek House at Quogue; Richard H., whose home is at Good Ground; Phebe, teacher in the schools of this county, and Fannie, Postmistress of Flanders.
The tract of land which Mr. Halloek owns is twenty acres in extent. This is a goodly prop- erty and is managed by Nathan B., Jr. On one portion of it is located a summer hotel, which is well patronized during the season when the vicin- ity abounds in tourists. Our subjeet makes his home with Nathan and is living retired from busi- ness of any kind. He is a Republican in politics and on this ticket was elected School Trustee dur- ing his younger years. As one of the oldest resi- dents of Suffolk County we are pleased to pub- lish this brief record of his life's history.
E DWARD HAWKINS, JR. Among the shrewd, successful and far-seeing young farmers of Suffolk County is Edward Hawkins, Jr., whose life of industry and useful- ness and whose regard for honesty and upright- ness have given him a hold upon the commun- ity which all might well desire to share. He is one of the leading gardeners of the town of Riverhead and has on his estate a fine green- house, his knowledge of floriculture enabling him to engage in this industry with success.
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Mr. Hawkins is a native born resident of Suf- folk County and was born in the town of Brook Haven, January 16, 1861. There were seven children born to his parents, Hon. Edward and Susan C. (Smith) Hawkins, of whom Edward was the third born. (A full history of the parents will appear in the biography of Hon. Edward Haw- kins, on another page in this volume.)
Our subjeet was given a good education, his carlier years being spent in attending the public
schools. He also carried on his studies for a time in the seleet schools of this community, after which he took a four years' course in Bryant & Stratton's Business College of Brooklyn. Then, thinking he wonid follow one of the professions, lie entered the office of a prominent law firm in New York City, and for six months read Black- stone. At the end of that time, however, he abandoned the idea of becoming a lawyer, and, returning home, has ever since been engaged in farming. All his farming operations are con- ducted in a manner showing him to be a man of excellent judgment and much sound sense. He lias met with the sueeess attending perseverance and industry and is now one of the substantial . young residents of the county. He has about thirty-five acres of land under the best methods of improvement, which for the most part he de- votes to raising vegetables for the city markets. In his greenhouse he makes a specialty of growing Englishi violets and is now prepared to raise the very best variety in large quantities.
January 20, 1885, Mr. Hawkins and Miss Priscilla Smith were united in marriage. The latter is well educated and is the daugliter of Capt. John Smith, of New York City. By her union with our subjeet she became the mother of two children, Priseilla, who was born Decem- ber 15, 1886, and Edward S., who died when three years of age. In polities Mr. Hawkins is : an ardent Demoerat and takes an active interest in the suceess of the party. His father was one of the most influential politicians in the county and was Senator for one term.
S AMUEL S. GRIFFIN is a representative of an old family in Suffolk County, and is numbered among the well-to-do citizens of Flanders, where he now resides. He was born in this place, March 27. 1853. and was the fifth in order of birth of a family of nine children granted his parents, John and Hannah (Griffin) Griffin. Oliver C. is a well known seaman and master of the steamer "Massachusetts," which
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plies between New York and Providence, R. I .; Amanda is the widow of E. W. Phillips, of Quogue; Charles resides in the town of South- ampton; Joseph is also living in this locality, and is engaged in farming; Samuel S., of this sketch, was the next in order; Mary married Edwin F. Corey, and is living in New Haven, Conn .; William died when about twenty years old, Frank when eighteen, and John H. departed this life when in his thirty-sev ath year.
The father of the above family was born March 15, 1815, in Connecticut, and there spent the first sixteen years of his life on his father's farm. He left home about that time, hiring out as cook on a sloop plying .on Long Island Sound, and later was promoted to be mate of tlie vessel, remaining with this craft for three years. He then went on board a schooner as sailor and with the vessel went to Texas during the progress of the Mexican war. For the next twenty-five years he followed the sea, visiting the West In- dies and many foreign ports during that period. His career as a sailor was then cut short by an injury which he sustained by a fall and he there- fore resigned his position. Coming to Long Island, he has here made his home ever since, and for sixty years was engaged in fishing in Pe- conic Bay and in farming. He was the son of Henry Griffin, whose birth also occurred in the Nutmeg State, and who was also a seafaring man, spending the earlier years of his life on the water. Upon retiring from that business, however, he devoted his attention to farming, and in whatever line of business engaged, met with success. He lived to the remarkable age of ninety-two years.
The father of our subject is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics al- --
ways casts a ballot in support of Democratic candidates. He was fairly successful in his farm- ing interests and until old age compelled him to abandon hard labor, cultivated thirty acres of land. He is now in his eightieth year and with his estimable wife makes his home with our sub- ject. The mother, who is a native of this county, is seventy-eight years of age.
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age of twelve years until 1885 lived most of the time on the Sound and on the Atlantic. He first hired out as cook on a schooner running be- tween Flanders and New Haven, Conn., carry- ing wood. As his parents were getting old, how- ever, he determined to make life as comfortable for them as possible while they lived, and, coming home, took charge of the farm. He gives his attention almost entirely to the poultry business, raising as many as five thousand ducks each year, besides large numbers of chickens, turkeys, geese, etc. The farm is admirably located for the rais- ing of ducks and geese, as it is situated on the banks of Great Peconic Bay.
May 5, 1877, Mr. Griffin was married to Miss Anna E. Squires, of this town, and to them have been born two daughters, Fannie E. and Blanche. In politics Mr. Griffin is a Democrat and takes an active part in the affairs of his party in this community, and at various times has been Town Committeeman and Inspector of Elections. He is an Odd Fellow of good standing, belonging to Lodge No. 462 at Riverhead.
C APT. DAVIS BAKER, for many years one of the prominent residents of Patch- ogue, departed this life December 4, 1804. when in his eightieth year. He was born near the bay in this village, December 26, 1814, to Jonathan and Rebecca (Davis) Baker. His father was a son of Deacon Jacob Baker, whose father removed from East Hampton to Patchogue prior to the Revolutionary War, so that the family is one of the oldest on the island. In that early day he purchased a large tract of land, extending from the village proper to the bay and known as Baker's Neck. At the time that the road (now Ocean Avenue) was extended through the Baker property, the east side remained in possession of the Baker family, while the west side was given to the daugliter; who married a Mulford.
The father of our subject departed this life at the age of sixty years, leaving a family of two sons and four daughters. The eldest of the house-
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hold, Jacob, was a seafaring man and was lost in the noted September gale, at the time Capt. Phineas Rose and his son were drowned. Frances became the wife of Epenetus Hendrickson, a resident of the northern part of the island; Sarah married Abijah Petty, a resident of Wading River; Margaret was married to Frederick Wood, and after his death became the wife of John Miller, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland; Eliza mar- ried Clark Smith for her first husband, and after his death became the wife of Joseph Mapes. She lives in Patchogue and is the only surviving mem- ber of the family.
Jonathan Baker was an only son and he had but one son, our subject, who attained mature years. In the family of the latter there is one son living, George Everett, who married Cath- erine Evans, of Bristol, England, a sister of his deceased brother's wife, and has two children, namely: Rowland Tracy, a lad of five years, and Henrietta Davis, who was born in 1885; he is employed as chief of the provision and clothing department of the Brooklyn navy yards. The only daughter of our subject, Frances Amelia, was married to William Jarvis, of Babylon, who for many years was a provision merchant in New York City, but died in 1866; his widow is now liv- ing on the old Baker homestead. Capt. Henry Davis Baker, the oldest son, followed in the foot- steps of his father and went to sea; he engaged in the Mediterranean trade and on one of his return voyages received an injury which resulted in his death three years after, in his thirty-eighth year. His devoted wife, Emma Evans, whom he mar- ried in Bristol, England, accompanied him on every voyage, save one. They had no family. Florence J. Baker, the second son, died in his youth.
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In boyhood Capt. Davis Baker went to sea and for thirty years he was engaged in the coasting trade. When in his nineteenth year he became master of a vessel, and was in charge of various boats until about fifty years old. He was also part owner of the "Observer," "Woodman" and "Phantom." He had the "Frances A. Baker" built at Port Jefferson and named in honor of his daughter. He was thoroughly acquainted with
the waters along the coast and during his active service as captain never lost a vessel. Upon abandoning his trading operations along the coast, he introduced the oyster cultivation in- dustry in Great South Bay. In time he became one of the most extensive merchants in harvest- ing and shipping oysters in this locality, and fre- quently had fifteen vessels loaded for the Boston markets. For over a half century he was inter- ested in the oyster trade, and no one was more familiar with it than he.
In politics Captain Baker was a Republican, but never could be prevailed upon to accept of- fice. Public-spirited and energetic, he opened up the street that bears his name, Baker Avenue, which is to-day one of the finest streets in the vil- lage. On the home place he erected the substan- tial dwelling that has been occupied by the family for the past fifty-six years. Socially he was an Odd Fellow and one of the original members in this section. He was warmly attached to the order, and for many years was Treasurer of the lodge. On his death the members of the fraternity con- ducted the funeral services.
Capt. Davis Baker and Miss Jerusha Hedges, daughter of Jeremiah and Dorothy Baylis Swezey, were united in marriage in 1836. At that time they were accompanied to the altar by Ben- jamin Chichester and Lydia Maria Smith, who were also joined in marriage by Rev. Ezra Tut- tle, a pioneer preacher, who had united in mar- riage the parents of these couples. He was the grandfather of Miss Smith, and had married her mother, Abigail Tuttle, to William Smith. This lady lived until August 14, 1895, and was then nearly ninety-seven years of age. She was at that time the oldest member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and also the oldest resident of the town. Mr. Chichester died soon after his marriage and thirty-three years later his widow became the wife of Prof. A. K. Eaton, of Brook- lyn. She is still living, and, although advanced in years, enjoys good health and is well preserved.
Captain Baker was a devoted member of the Congregational Church and active in its meetings. He was a man of good business ability, enterpris- ing and sagacious, and by his well-directed efforts
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left his family well provided for. His widow looks back upon a long and varied life, and her interest- ing narratives of early experiences never fail to find ready listeners. That her presence may long bless her friends and relatives is the earnest wish of all.
W ILLIAM HORACE CASE. In the course of his active and useful career Mr. Çase earned an enviable reputa- tion as an enterprising agriculturist, considerate friend, efficient citizen and self-reliant man. His death occurred when he was over forty-nine years of age. His life was filled with good deeds and generous acts, to the memory of which his friends now recur with pleasure. He left in the hearts of his family and acquaintances the imperishable memory of a good name, more enduring than monument or gilded shaft.
A native of the town of Southold, of which he was a life-long resident, the subject of this memoir was born October 8. 1835, being a son of Harvey and Jane (Goldsmith) Case, and a grandson of Israel and Sarah (Terry) Case. He grew to man- hood on Long Island. receiving his education in private schools and in Southold Academy. Select- ing as his vocation the occupation of an agricul- turist, he gave to it his attention, exclusive of other enterprises or projects. A Republican po- litically, he was not partisan in his belief. but sought his country's good above selfish ends. He departed this life March 30, 1884, on the farm where he had made his home for many years.
At his death Mr. Case left a widow and two children, Lizzie and W. Courtland. Mrs. Case was born in Suffolk County, December 21, 1839. and was a daughter of Capt. Eleazer and Elizabeth (Robinson) Dayton, also natives of the island. The Dayton family is one of the oldest in the county and is descended from English progeni- tors. The first to come hither were several broth- ers, who settled in the town of Riverhead, and from one of these Mrs. Case is descended. Her father, Captain Dayton, was for twenty-five years a seafaring man, and during a portion of that
time he was a captain. On one occasion, during the War of 1812, his ship was captured by the British. He was a man of considerable promi- nence and influence. His death occurred in 1856. Of his children four survive: Eliza, widow of Wil- liam Terry, and a resident of Northville. L. I .; Eleazer, who lives at Baiting Hollow; David, who is traveling for a New York mercantile house, and Mrs. Case.
The last named was reared on the island and received her education principally in the select schools. March 22, 1860, she became the wife of William H. Case, with whom she lived in hap- piness and mutual helpfulness until they were parted by his death, twenty-four years later. She continues to reside on the old homestead in the town of Southold, where she is surrounded by every comfort that can contribute to her happi- ness. She maintains a general oversight of the place, which consists of sixty acres of well im- proved land. In the neighborhood she is known and esteemed for her many acts of charity, and for the amiability of disposition that is manifested in every relation of life.
A LBERT HALSEY, the owner of a sixty- five-acre farm adjoining Southampton, was born in Water Mills. April 17, 1817. being a son of Nathaniel and Amelia Halsey. He was one of five children who attained years of maturity, and of whom there now survive Ed- ward, Albert. Fannie, widow of Charles Ludlow, and Sarah, widow of H. Allen Halsey. Albert was reared on a farm and at the age of seventeen went to sea on the whaling vessel "Gem of Sag Har- bor," spending nine months in a cruise on the Atlantic. His second voyage was on the same ship and consumed ten months. Afterward he again went with that vessel for another ten months. then was for a season boat-steerer on the "Wash- ington," later third mate on the "Tuscarora" in the Indian and North Atlantic Oceans for two years, and afterward was promoted to the rank of second mate on the same ship. This vessel,
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during the third month of a voyage, was dis- masted in a storm and pulled into the Cape of Good Hope, where $24,000 was spent in repairs.
After serving as first mate on the "Tuscarora," Mr. Halsey held a similar position on the "Shef- field" for three years and three months, being mainly in the Pacific Ocean. In 1849 he started for California, leaving home October 1, but did not arrive in San Francisco until January of the following year. He at once went to the mining camps, where he remained a few months, but a severe attack of typhoid fever prevented him from active work for a long time. On recovering his health he went to the Isthmus of Panama, where he boarded the whaling vessel "Charles Carroll," and sailed to the Sandwich Islands, thence to the Arctic Ocean, remaining away from home alto- gether about four years. In 1853 he returned to Southampton, and from that time resided on the old homestead until 1870, when he purchased sixty-five acres near the village. This cozy, well improved place has since been his home, and to its cultivation his time is given. Politically he is a Democrat, and has served as Trustee of the town. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and a man of upright, honorable character.
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The first marriage of Mr. Halsey took place in 1845, when Hannah Rogers became his wife. Five children were born of that union, three of whom attained mature years, namely: James R., Albert R. and William N., now deceased, and Mary, Mrs. Edward F. Sayre, who is still living. In 1861 Mr. Halsey married Miss Mary White. His third marriage was in 1876, and united him with Mrs. Arabella Fournier, who is still living, and who, with him, has the confidence and good will of the people of Southampton.
C ALEB DAWSON. The subject of this sketch is a man of much influence in his community, where he is highly respected and regarded as a man of sound judgment in public affairs, and where he is well known to the residents of his community as the proprietor of
the Shelter Island Heights meat market. He was born in London, England, April 23, 1837, and is the son of Caleb and Charlotte (Maple- stone) Dawson, who were also natives of the British Isle.
The subject of this sketch acquired a very liberal education for his day, attending school regularly until a lad of seventeen years, when, desirous of starting out for himself, he engaged passage on a clipper ship, the "Woodcock," which arrived in New York twenty-nine days after leaving the British port. Prior to coming to this country he had worked some at the carpen- ter's trade, and he was very glad that he pos- sessed a knowledge of this business, for he found himself in a new land, without friends and very little money.
Our subject worked at his trade for a short time in New York City and in the spring of 1855 located in Greenport, where for a time he was employed as a gardener. On quitting this occu- pation he was engaged as a journeyman butcher for several years and afterward opened up a market at Greenport, which he operated for a long time. In 1876 we find him located on Shelter Island, engaging in the same business at Prospect, but which is now known as Shelter Island Heights. He keeps his market well stocked with every variety of fresh and salt meats, and during the summer season is able to supply his customers with choice vegetables. He has greatly prospered in this business and manages his affairs in a thoroughly upright and honest manner, so that he has the respect and esteem of those who trade with him.
Caleb Dawson and Miss Annie E. Humphrey were united in marrige March 18, 1859, and to them were born four children, viz: Emma, now the wife of Maltby Beebe; Caleb H., Walter, and Henry K. October 22, 1875, while the family were residing in Greenport, the wife and mother died. November 30, 1876, Mr. Dawson was mar- ried to Elizabeth, daughter of Archibald R. Havens, one of the old settlers on the island and who was for many years its Postmaster. By his union with Miss Havens, our subject has be- come the father of two daughters, Carrie II. and
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Fannie G., at home. He is a Republican in poli- tics and with his good wife is a worthy member of the Baptist Church at Greenport. Such a man as Mr. Dawson exerts a good influence in his community by his example, and he has the best wishes of his neighbors and friends for his com- plete success in life.
B ENJAMIN CLARK TUTHILL. Among those who came to this country from Eng- land and settled on Long Island at an early period was John Tuthill, eight generations back of the subject of this sketch. He located at Southold, Suffolk County, among the first pio- neers, and this name is well known throughout the length and breadth of the island. Samuel Tuthill, of the fifth generation, first saw the light at Orient, and there reached mature years. He was a prominent man in his day, and was a mem- ber of the militia for some time. His son, James G. Tuthill, father of our subject, was born at East Marion, March 25, 1803, and died October 26, 1871. He followed the sea for a livelihood most of his days and when still quite young be- came commander of a fishing smaek. Later in life he became the owner and commander of the sloop "Sylph," and was in the coasting trade for some time.
James G. Tuthill had three brothers, George, Harmon and Maxon, all of whom, early in life, became commanders of vessels on the sea. Later they settled on farms, became the owners of fine homes, and were esteemed and wealthy citizens and leaders in the affairs of the day. All were members of the Baptist Church and Maxon and Ilarmon were Deacons in the same. The father of our subject was one of the original members of the organization at Greenport long before there was a church at East Marion. Ile mar- ried Miss Lneinda Clark, a native of East Marion, born December 11, 1808, and their nuptials were celebrated December 20. 1825. Her parents were Deacon Benjamin and Hannah Clark. Deacon Clark, with his brother, Palmer Clark, were the
owners of a vessel and were taken prisoners dur- ing the War of ISI2. In order to be released and get possession of their vessel again they were obliged to pay a ransom of $300. After the death of his first wife, in May, 1831, he married Miss Cleora Raekett, who was born June 29, 1818, and their union was blessed by the birth of three children, a son and two daughters.
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