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During the smallpox epidemic of 1900 Dr. Hall was physician in the pest-house for about four months. He is an earnest student of his profession, and takes a genuine interest in every case which he attends.
Dr. Hall is a member of Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 319, I. O. O F., and Truth Lodge, Knights of Pythias, in which he has passed through all the chairs. He is also a member of the Schenectady County Medical Society, and is medical examiner for the endowment rank, Knights of Pythias, and the John Hancock Life Insurance Company.
On December 28, 1898, William G. B. Hall, M. D., married Julia C., daughter of James B. and Emma (Chism) Pierson. His parents were Reverend Aaron and Judith (Farnham) Hall. His father was for fifty-six years an active minister of the Gospel, and was a member of the Troy Conference longer than any other inan. He is now retired. Dr. Hall is himself a member of the State Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
GEORGE W. FEATHERSTONEHAUGH was born in Havre, France, in 1850. He came to this country at an early age and graduated from Union Classical institute in 1867. He graduated from Union College in 1871 and from the Albany Law School in 1873, in which year he was admitted to the Bar.
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HENRY A. KERSTE was born in the city of Schenectady, August 4, 1865. He received his preliminary education in the public schools of his native city, and graduated from the Albany College of Phar- macy with the degree of Ph. G. He then took a position as clerk with Dr. G. Stenifuhrer, with whom he remained for nine years. In 1889 he opened a drug store on his own account at 412 Union Street, where he remained until 1893, when he built the block in which his business is now located. His drug store is admittedly the finest in the city of Schenectady.
In June, 1891, Henry A. Kerste married Susan L., daughter of Michael Glas. His parents were Edward and Catherine (Neuber) Kerste. His father was a native of Germany, but came to Schenec- tady in the first half of the nineteenth century.
THOMAS KILLIAN was born in Ireland, August 1, 1837, and came to the United States with his mother in 1853. He settled in Schenectady, and there learned the trade of brick mason. After working at his trade for some time he became a contractor, which business he still pursues.
In December, 1869, Thomas Killian married Mary Rice, who died . in 1895 leaving six children, namely, John, Catherine J., Frances, Edward, Joseph, and Mary.
ANDREW T. G. WEMPLE was born in the town of Princetown, Schenectady County, N. Y., August 9, 1874, and attended the district schools of that city until he entered Union Classical Institute in the fall of 1889, from which he graduated in the class of 1892. He entered Union College the same fall, graduating in 1896 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. He then studied law in the office of Hon. W. W. Wemple for two years, and was admitted to the Bar July 6, 1899. Mr. Wemple is a member of Phi Phi Fraternity, St. Paul's Lodge, No. 17, I. O. O. F., and the University Club. On February 7, 1900, Andrew T. G. Wemple married Nellie Blitters- dorff, of Glens Falls, N. Y., and on November 1, 1900, opened a law office in Schenectady.
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WILLIAM F. HAHN was born July 8, 1874, in Albany, N. Y. His parents were August and Wilhelmnina (Hoffman) Hahn. After completing the curriculum in the common schools of his native city he took a business college course in Schenectady, and later a post-graduate course in a correspondence school of law. After several years employment as construction engineer for the Western Union Telegraph Company, Western Electric Company, and General Electric Company, on March 1, 1899, he joined W. C. Finch in establishing their wholesale and retail electrical, photographic and bicycle supply business, with stores located in Schenectady, Albany and Troy, together with a well equipped plant for the manufacture of electrical apparatus, giving employment to over fifty men.
Althoughı Mr. Hahn has contributed a few articles to the technical journals he has found little time in the press of his routine duties to contribute much of that which he is so well qualified to write upon, for the benefit of electrical readers.
Mr. Halın has introduced a great many methods of manufacture and manipulation, which, for obvious reasons, are unpatented.
Mr. Hahn is an enthusiastic member of the Ten Eyck Lodge, F. and A. M., the Merchants' Association of New York State, the Electrical Contractors' Association of New York State, and the Young Men's Christian Association. He has a very wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
MARGARET H. KETCHUM was born in Schenectady County, N. Y., and has always resided in her native place. Her parents were Robert C. and Agnes (Harbison) Ketchum. Her father, Robert C. Ketchum, was born in Albany County, June 8, 1813. He was engaged in the grocery business until the breaking out of the War of the Rebellion, when he enlisted in Company C, Tenth Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry. He died in the service, June 9, 1863. His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
Miss Ketchum's maternal grandfather, Robert Harbison, and his wife, Margaret Watson, were natives of the north of Ireland. Miss Ketchum is one of a family of three children. The others are James Watson Ketchum, a real estate dealer, and Mary F. Ketchumn.
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GEORGE W. JARRARD was born in the town of Peru, Clinton County, N. Y., January 3, 1859, and was educated in the public schools of his native place. He worked on the farm until 1881, when he moved to Sandy Hill and engaged in the business of con- tracting and building, which he followed for ten years.
In February, 1891, he moved to Schenectady and formed a partner- ship with Byron G. Knapp in the lumber business, under the firm name of Knapp & Jarrard. This firm continued until 1901, when Mr. Jarrard retired from business and has since devoted his entire time and attention to contracting, in which he was engaged to some extent during the last two years of his partnership with Mr. Knapp. On October 24, 1896, George W. Jarrard married Evelyn, daugliter of Hugh and Catherine (Gill) Smith. His parents were James and Jane Jarrard.
WALLACE WEMPLE was born in the town of Duanesburgh, Schen- ectady County, N. Y., January 19, 1862, and received his early ed11- cation in the district schools, afterwards entering Union Classical Institute, from which he graduated in the class of 1881. He then entered Union College in 1882 and graduated from the Law Depart- ment. He was afterwards Principal of the school in Scotia, N. Y. Between 1882 and 1884 he was law clerk with Hastings & School- craft, and in 1885 entered the Albany Law School, graduating there- from on May 20, 1886, with the degree of LL. B. He was admitted to the Bar May 7, 1886, when he opened an office in this city. He was elected District Attorney in 1895 and was re-elected in 1898. Mr. Wemple is a member of St. George's Lodge, No. 6, F. and A. M., the Chapter and Commandery, of Bloss Council, of Troy, N. Y., and the Oriental Shrine, also of Troy. He is also a past officer in the Royal Arcanum, and belongs to several fraternal organizations.
On November 14, 1894, Wallace Wemple married M. Adelaide Quaife. They have three children living and two dead. Mr. Wemple's parents were of Holland-Dutch ancestry.
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HENRY A. KURTH, M. D., was born in Germany, September 4, 1863, but came to this country with his parents in 1868. They came direct to Schenectady and made this city their permanent home, and here Henry A. Kurth was prepared for college at the Union Classical Institute, from which he graduated in 1883. He then entered Union College, and was graduated therefrom in the class of 1887 with the degree of A. B. He next entered the medical department of Colum- bia College, and received his degree of M. D. in that institution in 1890. After graduating he spent a year as Intern in the German Hospital, New York City, and in 1891 began the regular practice of his profession in Schenectady. He is a member of the Schenectady County Medical Society.
In 1893 Dr. Kurth married Mary E. Hawkes. His parents were Frederick and Anna Kurth.
NICHOLAS KADEL was born in Hessen, Germany, August 21, 1860. He came to the United States when twenty-two years of age, and after a few months' sojourn in other places, settled in Schenectady in August, 1882. His first business experience was as a clerk in the grocery business for eight months, after which he became clerk in the liquor business for Mr. Wienke for three years. In1 1886 he embarked in business for himself, which he has since continued with marked success. He is the proprietor of the Oak Cafe, one of the handsomest and most up-to-date in the city. This cafe is finely appointed and handsomely furnished.
MARVIN HEWITT STRONG was born in the city of Schenectady, N. Y., December 25, 1875. Ae graduated from Union Classical Institute in 1892 and from Union College in 1896. He then en- tered the Harvard Law School, from which he was graduated in 1899, and was admitted to the Bar in the same year. Mr. Strong is a Secretary of the Bar Association of Schenectady County, and is a son of Judge Strong, in whose office he has practiced since being admitted to the Bar.
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GEORGE M. KIVLIN, son of George and Mary (Slattery) Kivlin, was born in Columbia County, N. Y., March 7, 1874. He received his literary education at the Valatie High School, from which he was graduated in 1890. He then took a course in the Albany Business College, from which he received his diploma in 1893. After leaving the business college he became private secretary for George W. Martin, and filled this position for three years. He then took a course in the United States College of Embalming, and after receiving his diploma, went to Albany, where he was employed for a time in the undertaking business. Leaving Albany, he went to Brooklyn, and there opened up an undertaking establishment on his own account, which he conducted for some time. In1 1901 he settled in Schenectady, where he has since been successfully engaged in the undertaking business.
Mr. Kivlin is a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Modern Woodmen, the Foresters, the Y. M. C. Club, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
ANDREW KINUM was born in Baden, Germany, October 14, 1842. He learned the trade of inason and stone cutter in his native country, and came to America in the year 1867. Immediately after arriving in this country he located in Schenectady, where he pursued liis trade as a contractor, and has done work all over the state.
On October 14, 1876, Andrew Kinum married Mary Fagel, who was born in Minden, Germany, July 8, 1854. They have a family of nine children living, namely, Mary K., Edward A., John J., Clara C., Albert T., Louis A., Pauline A., Ruth E., and Helen F.
ALEXANDER T. BLESSING was born in the town of Princetown, Schenectady County, N. Y., June 30, 1869. He entered Union Classical Institute in 1888, and, after completing his course, entered Union College, from which he was graduated in 1897. Mr. Blessing was admitted to the Bar at Albany in 1899, and has practiced his profession in the city of Schenectady since that time. On August 17, 1889, Alexander T. Blessing married Addie Wemple.
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MARTIN KREUZBERGER, son of John and Annie B. Kreuzberger, was born in Germany, November 11, 1859. In 1873 he came to America with his parents. They settled in Troy, N. Y., but in 1879 Martin Kreuzberger moved to Schenectady and continued at his trade of printer. Subsequently he went to work in the office of the Deutscher Anzeiger weekly paper, and there he remained until 1894, when he formed a partnership with a Mr. McCally, under the firm name of McCally & Kreuzberger, job printers. This firm existed until 1898, when Mr. Kreuzberger succeeded to the business, and in 1900 began the publication of Das Deutsche Journal, which he has since continued to publish. In 1901 he took charge of the Journal of the same name, formerly published in Amsterdam, and consolidated the two papers.
On May 28, 1887, Martin Kreuzberger married Annie King, of Schenectady, and they have four children, Minnie, Annie, Martin, Jr., and Josephine. Mrs. Kreuzberger died January 29, 1901.
Mr. Kreuzberger is a member of Schenectady Lodge, No. 227, I. O. O. F., Dorpian Encampment, No. 126, I. O. O. F., the Turn Verein, the Verein Germania and the Typographical Union.
CHRISTIAN KOCH was born in the state of Whitenburg, Germany, December 23, 1860, and was educated in the public schools of his native country. There also he learned the trade of cabinet-maker and the art of draughtsman, at which he worked for seven years before coming to America in 1882. He settled in Schenectady and worked in the Locomotive Works for a year and a half, after which he was in the car shops of the Jones & Gilbert Car Works for three years. He then returned to the American Locomotive Works, where he remained for several years, after which he entered the works of the General Electric Company, and has been in the pattern shop for about twelve years.
On May 8, 1885, Christian Koch married Mrs. Fred Steeb, and they have a family of seven children. Mr. Koch's parents were Jolin and Anna Koch. His father was born in 1807.
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DAVID MAHONY, son of Dennis and Elizabeth Mahony, was born in New York City, August 11, 1863, but has lived in Schienec- tady since 1870, and was educated in the schools of this city. He first began work in a knitting mill, where he remained for eighteen months, after which he worked in his father's dairy for another eighteen months. He then took up the trade of carpenter, which he learned, and at which he worked for two years. After spending two years in Long Island City he returned to Schenectady and worked for James Mahony for a time, after which he engaged in contract- ing on his own account, which business he still continues.
On August 2, 1886, David Mahony married Ellen McCormick, daughter of John and Ellen (Dalton) McCormick. They have six children living, Edward, David, Dennis, Leo, Nellie and Mary Elizabeth.
JOHN G. LOOSCHEN was born in Germany, January 28, 1828, and was educated in the old country. He came to Albany, N. Y., in 1866, and was first employed as a bricklayer, but later on as manager for Daly & Wickam, contractors. He remained with them for twenty years, and in 1891 came to Schenectady and opened an architect's office, in which line he has since been engaged.
In June, 1865, Jolın G. Looschen married Lina Rodeak, and they have three children, Edward, Lina, and Alma. Mr. Looschien's parents were Jeremiah and Lina (Carstaus) Looschen. They came to the United States in 1860 and settled in New Orleans. His father was a cabinet-ınaker.
JAMES A. LUCKHURST was born in Schenectady on the 24th of December, 1866, and received his education at the Union School in his native city. He worked as bundle boy in the stationery store of James H. Barlydt for two years, when he engaged with Henry Ramsey in the grocery business, and remained with him for two years. He next worked for Vedder & Lyons in the grocery business for two years, after which he went west and remained for eighteen months. Returning east, he entered the Schenectady
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Locomotive Works, where he learned the trade of blacksmith, and remained in these works four years altogether. He then went into business along with his father, and had charge of the livery stables He succeeded to the business on May 7, 1900.
Mr. Luckhurst is a member of New Hope Lodge, No. 730, F. and A. M., and also of the Ancient Order of United Workinen.
On March 17, 1892, James A. Luckhurst married Alida M., daughter of William Craver. Mr. Luckhurst's parents were George T. and Helen M. (Mckinney) Luckhurst.
S. P. MCLACHLAN was born in the town of Glenville, Schenectady County. N. Y., May 13, 1849, and after his school days was engaged in the occupation of farming until 1891 when he moved into the city of Schenectady and embarked in the mercantile business, which he has since successfully pursued. On May 21, 1872, S. P. McLachlan married Isabella Alsdorf, daughter of Eli and Catherine (Rector) Alsdorf. William Howard Mclachlan is their only suviving child. Mr. McLacklan's parents were Peter and Catherine (Van Patten) McLachlan. Peter Mclachlan was a native of Amsterdam. His father was also named Peter, and was a native of Scotland, but came to America when sixteen years of age. Catherine (Van Patten) McLachılan was of Holland-Dutch descent.
JAMES MILMINE, son of William A. and Elizabeth (Luke) Milmine, was born in Montgomery County, N. Y., Marchi 24, 1840, and was educated principally in the district schools of his native county. He came to Schenectady in 1857, and was a clerk in Barney's store for three years. In 1860 he went into partnership with David Murray in the dry goods business, under the firm name of D. Murray & Company. This firm lasted for nine years, and was then dissolved, Mr. Milmine carrying on the business for the next twelve years.
James Milmine married Julia A. Sweet, daughter of William C. and Clara (Dunham) Sweet. They have two children, Maud and Nellie.
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EDWARD L. KERSTE, son of Edward L. and Catherine (Smith) Kerste, was born in Schenectady in the month of May, 1869. He was graduated from the Schenectady High School in the class of 1884, and soon afterward entered a drug store in order to learn that business, and pursued his studies therein for three years. He then entered the employ of R. T. Moir, in the stationery business. In 1891 he embarked in the bicycle business for himself, in which he is still engaged.
In 1892 Edward L. Kerste married Nellie, daugliter of Arthur Chadsey. They have two children, Edward L., Jr., and Mildred.
Mr. Kerste is a member of the Schaugh-nangh-ta-da Tribe, No. 123, Independent Order of Red Men, of Schenectady Lodge, No. 480, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and of the Fire Department.
ANNA MATHEWS was born in the city of Schenectady, N. Y., March, 1827, and on August 5, 1851, imarried Andrew Mathews. Seven years later, on August 5, 1858, Mr. Mathews died, leaving two children, Deborah and Grace. Mr. Mathews was engaged in the dry goods business for many years previous to his death. The Mathews family is of Scotch-Irish descent.
JOHN CHARLES VAN VOAST was born in Orleans County, N. Y., September 17, 1864. He graduated from the public schools of Schenectady and from Union Classical Institute in 1887. He then took a course in the Albany Law School, graduating therefrom in the class of 1890. Mr. Van Voast then taught school for one year in the Academic Department of the Catskill Free School of Catskill, N. Y. He was admitted to the Bar at Albany in 1890, afterwards spending one year in the Surrogate's office in Schenectady, and has since been practicing his profession in Judge Strong's office. At the present time Mr. Van Voast is an Alderman of the Second Ward. His father is Albert Van Voast and his mother, Julia (Ramsey) Van Voast. Mrs. Van Voast is a native of New York City and Albert Van Voast of Schenectady.
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JOHN D. MILLER was born in Troy, N. Y., October 1, 1871. He was educated in the schools of Troy and at St. Mary's College, Quebec, where he took a highly creditable course and graduated in 1890, with the degree of A. B. After graduating he came to Schenec- tady and began the study of law in the office of Alexander J. Thompson and was admitted to the Bar in 1892, at the General Terin in Albany, N. Y. Immediately after being admitted he opened an office in Schenectady and began the active practice of his profession, which he has since pursued.
Mr. Miller is a member of the Mohawk Club, the Golf Club, the Schenectady Club, the University Club and the Gun Club, as well as of Van Vranken Hose Company No. 2, the Red Men and the Benev- olent Protective Order of Elks. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a Sidepath Commissioner. He is also vice president of the Trader's Paint and Varnish Company.
On November 9, 1901, John D. Miller married Hedwig R., daugh- ter of Jacob and Elizabeth Durler. His parents were Isaac and Agnes (Fountain) Miller.
A. VEDDER MAGEE was born in Schenectady, N. Y., February 19, 1876, and was educated in the public schools, the Schenectady High School and also in a business college. After leaving college he took a position as clerk in the store of H. S. Barney & Company, where he remained two years. On July 1, 1896, he embarked in the real estate and insurance business, in which he has since been engaged.
Mr. Magee's parents were Hilton and Tamason (Hagadorn) Magee. His father was born in Bethlehem, N. Y., and his mother in Glen- ville, Schenectady County, N. Y. His ancestors were Scotch and English.
TOM MOORE was born in the city of Cohoes, Albany County, N. Y., August 20, 1869. After taking a course in the Albany Military Academy, he entered Union College but did not complete his course. His collegiate career being broken up, he entered the employ of the
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Phoenix Bridge Company, at Phoenixville, Pa., and remained with thein for five years. In 1894 he entered the works of the General Electric Company, where he has since remained, and is now con- nected with the Production Department.
On November 19, 1890, Mr. Moore married Bertha, daughter of Jacob V. and Mary E. (Mix) Vrooman. They have two children, Marjorie and Donald. The Vrooman family is one of the oldest in Schenectady, the original settler of this name having been one of the pioneers of this part of the state. Mr. Moore's parents were Joseph W. Moore, M. D., and Jane E. (Younglove) Moore.
Mr. Moore takes a lively interest in the affairs of the city of Schenectady, and is a member of the Board of Sidepath Commis- sioners. He is also a member of the Mohawk Golf Club and of the college fraternity, Delta Phi.
JACOB GARLING was born in Limburg, Germany, September 21, 1831. He came to America in 1851, and located in Schenectady. He learned the trade of mnoulder and worked at his trade in the Schenectady Locomotive Works for thirty-four years. He served as a soldier in the Civil War and is a member of the G. A. R., German Veterans, Post No. 90. He enlisted in 1861 and served three years and four months with the rank of captain. He is a Democrat in politics and was a city alderinan from 1886 to 1889.
In 1856 Jacob Garling married Anna Nevin. His parents were Jacob and Anna Garling.
MAJOR CHARLES F. LEWIS, son of Tayler and Jane K. (Payne) Lewis, was born in New York City, June 14, 1844. He came to Schenectady when quite young, and was educated in the High School and at Union College.
In July, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, 119th Regiment, Volun- teer Infantry, as second lieutenant, and served in all for two years, retiring with the rank of major. After leaving the army he entered into the service of the United States government at Washington in
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the Internal Revenue Department, which position he held for some time. He is now United States post-office inspector.
In March, 1865, Major Lewis married Catherine R. Smith, and they have a family of two children, namely, Edward and Keziah.
Major Lewis is a member of Burnside Post, No. 8, G. A. R., located at Washington, D. C., and of Washington Commandery, Loyal Legion. He is also a member of Chi Psi College fraternity.
Major Lewis's father was a professor in Union College.
JAMES MOFFETT was born in Ireland, February 2, 1846, and was educated in the old country. He came to America in 1866 and settled in Schenectady. He was first employed by the Schenectady Locomotive Works, but later became an agent for an ale brewery. In 1890 he embarked in the wholesale liquor business on his own account, and has since been engaged in that enterprise.
In April, 1880, James Moffett married Julia Hazan, who died in 1881. In April, 1883, he married Celia Kelley, and they have a family of six children, James, Mary, Andrew, Thomas, John, and Edward.
Mr. Moffett is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association, and the Catholic Church. In politics he is a Democrat, and has served as County Committeeman.
THOMAS E. LEAVITT was born in Biddeford, Me., July 12, 1848. In 1863 he enlisted in Company E, 30th Regiment, Maine Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. After receiving his honorable discharge, he enlisted in the regular army. After serving one year as corporal, he was promoted to sergeant, and served in all, three years under General Alexander M. Cook. He also served as first lieutenant in the old Massachusetts State Guard, and as second lieutenant, first lieutenant and captain of Company E, Second Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, for nine years, being its first commander.
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