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In politics he is a Republican. He is a member of Watertown Lodge No. 49, F. and A. M .; Watertown Chapter, No. 59, R. A. M .; Watertown Commandery, No. 11, K. T .; Media Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. He is affili- ated with the Modern Woodmen of America, the first man in Northern New York to join this order. He attends the Presbyterian Church.
On June 12, 1895, Dr. Charles Nathaniel Bibbins married Lucy H. Smith, the daughter of George H. and Caroline (Simmons) Smith, of Camden, Oneida County, New York. They are the parents of the following children: Louise C., married R. H. Ames, Watertown, and they have two children: Caroline Louise and Barbara Elizabeth. 2. George S., a graduate of Cor- nell University, with the degree of Electrical Engineer, is in the employ of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, New York City. He married Edith Hulten, of Watertown, Mass. They live at Orange, N. J.
Charles Crawford Johnson .- Prominent in legal circles in Jefferson County is Mr. Johnson, who is successfully engaged in the practice of law at Watertown, with offices in the Woolworth Building. He was born at Pulaski, N. Y., May 31, 1889, the son of Frank D. and Elizabeth (Moody) Johnson.
Frank D. Johnson is a member of one of the oldest and best known families of Pulaski, N. Y., where he was born. He is now a resident of Orwell, N. Y. His wife, born at Pulaski, N. Y., died Aug. 13, 1889. Their only child was Charles Crawford, the subject of this sketch.
Frank D. Johnson is the son of Reuben and Mary Rose (Gurley) John- son. The latter was the daughter of George and Sophia (Dimmick) Gur- ley, natives of Connecticut, who came to New York in 1836 and settled at Pulaski. He was a manufacturer of caskets and a cabinet maker by trade, and became one of the outstanding pioneer citizens of that section of the State.
As a boy Charles Crawford Johnson attended the public schools of Pulaski, and after his graduation in 1909 from Pulaski High School he entered the University of Syracuse, where he studied law. He received the degree of LL. B. in 1912 and the following year was admitted to the New York bar. Mr. Johnson was associated with the law practice of the late Judge Alverson for a period of four years and in 1917 established a private practice in the Flower Building, Watertown. The following year he went to Colorado on account of ill health and remained there until 1919. Upon his return to Watertown he accepted the position of superin- tendent of the Watertown Directory Company and later was identified with the R. L. Polk Directory Company in the same capacity. Mr. John-
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son established his present private practice in the Woolworth Building in 1923.
In 1915 Mr. Johnson was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Bunce, the daughter of Walter G. and Emma (Reed) Bunce, natives of Water- town and Adams Centre, N. Y., respectively. Both are deceased. Mr. Bunce died in 1928 and his wife died in 1921.
In politics Mr. Johnson is identified with the Republican party. He is affiliated with B. P. O. Elks No. 496, and belongs to the Wasoc Club. He is also a member of the Jefferson County Bar Association.
Francis M. Mckinley .- Able, resourceful and experienced, Francis M. Mckinley is one of the best representatives of the legal profession in Jefferson County, engaged in private practice at Watertown. He was born at Clayton, N. Y., July 18, 1877, the son of George H. and Margaret E. (Halpin) Mckinley.
George H. McKinley, deceased, was a prominent citizen of Clayton, N. Y., where he was born. He conducted a general mercantile business at that place for 26 years and retired in 1909. At the time of his death in 1929 Mr. Mckinley was living in Watertown. He was a Democrat and held membership in Holy Family Catholic Church. His widow, born at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, lives in Watertown. She is the daughter of Capt. Michael and Bridget Halpin, the former a native of England and the latter of Ireland. They were married in England and for several years were residents of Canada, after which they removed to Clayton, N. Y. He was a captain on the Great Lakes at the time of his death. Both he and his wife are buried at Clayton. To George H. and Margaret E. (Hal- pin) Mckinley were born the following children: Francis M., the subject of this sketch; John H., lives at Watertown; Lena E., deceased; Mary F .; Edward E., deceased ; Joseph; Dr. George Victor, deceased ; Dr. Hilliard A., deceased, served throughout the World War with the U. S. Dental Corps with the rank of first lieutenant; and Florence, married Roswell Lennox, lives at Watertown.
The early education of Francis M. Mckinley was received in the public schools of Clayton, N. Y. After his graduation from high school in 1895 he entered Cornell University, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1899. Mr. Mckinley was admitted to the New York bar in 1900 and to the Wisconsin bar in 1901. He spent three years in practice at Superior, Wis., and in 1903 established a private practice at Clayton, N. Y. He was located in that city continuously until August, 1930, when he came to Watertown. He has offices in the Otis Building.
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On June 29, 1908, Mr. Mckinley was united in marriage with Miss Aletha Riley, the daughter of James and Menetta Riley, who were natives of Clayton, N. Y. Mr. Riley is deceased and his widow resides in Buffalo, N. Y. He was a furrier and had traveled widely, having spent much time in Australia. To Mr. and Mrs. McKinley have been born three children: Marilynn, attends Crane Institute; Halpin and Patricia, both students.
Politically, Mr. Mckinley is a Democrat. He holds membership with his family in Holy Family Catholic Church, and belongs to Clayton Council No. 305, Knights of Columbus, Phi Delta Phi and Phi Sigma Kappa fra- ternities. He also belongs to the Jefferson County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association.
Edward Harry Bennett .- Associated with the foremost interests of his profession in Jefferson County, and prominent in legal circles in Wa- tertown, Edward Harry Bennett is a counsellor-at-law, who is held in the highest regard by the fraternity, and well recognized by the bench and bar as well as the general public as an able and conscientious general practitioner. Mr. Bennett is a veteran of the World War and is promi- nently identified with the progress of the American Legion. He is a son of Edward DeWitt and Maruva A. (Minot) Bennett. His father died Oct. 27, 1930. He was a contractor and builder of Pulaski, N. Y., where his widow now resides.
Edward Harry Bennett was born Feb. 5, 1884, at Pulaski, Oswego County, where he attended the public schools. He was graduated at Hamilton College in 1906, with the Bachelor of Arts degree, and in 1909 he received his Master of Arts degree from his Alma Mater. After attending Albany Law School in an uncompleted course with the class of 1908, he was admitted to the bar in 1909, and was associated with the offices of the firm of Cobb & Cosgrove for a period, when he became Claim Agent, Law Department, for the New York Central Railroad, with offices in Syracuse. After a valued experience as confidential clerk to Superior Court Justice Irving T. Hubbs, Mr. Bennett in 1915 entered into" a law partnership with Francis M. Hugo, so continuing until Mr. Hugo's death.
Mr. Bennett is a member of the Jefferson County Bar Association. In his political views he is a Republican. He served as state supervisor of the New York State census in 1915, and he was a United States Commis- sioner for two years. He enlisted for service in the World War, May 12, 1917, and was assigned to Officers' Training Camp, at Madison Barracks (Infantry). He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Quarter-
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master's Corps, National Army, and was later promoted to first lieutenant, United States Army. He received his discharge Feb. 12, 1919.
Fraternally Mr. Bennett is affiliated with Pulaski Lodge, No. 415, F. & A. M .; Central City Consistory, A. A. S. R., 32nd degree; Media Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; Watertown Chapter of Royal Arch Masons; Knight Templar; B. P. O. Elks, No. 496; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Loyal Order of Moose. He was an organizer of Post 228 of the American Legion and of the Jefferson County Unit of the American Legion and of Voiture 534 of the Forty and Eight, and is now a member of Post 61 of the American Legion. He is a past commander of Post 228, Past County Commander and Chef de Gare-Passe of the 40 and 8.
Norman F. Ward .- One of the well known young professional men of Watertown is Norman F. Ward, who is a member of one of the oldest families of this city. He was born here March 26, 1901, the son of J. Francis and Anna (Foley) Ward.
J. Francis Ward is a leading building contractor of Watertown, where he has spent his entire life. During his forty years as a builder Mr. Ward has constructed a large percentage of the residences in Watertown, and he also developed the Ward subdivision. Mr. Ward is a Republican, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus and Elks lodge. His wife was born in Kingston, Ontario, and died in Watertown in 1921. Their children were: Gordon J., contractor, lives in Watertown; John B., who died while in service during the World War while serving in France as a member of the 312th Engineers; Dor- othy, married John E. Keib, lives at Watertown; and Norman F., the sub- ject of this sketch.
J. Francis Ward is the son of John Ward, who emigrated to the United States from Ireland in 1848 and settled in Watertown.
Norman F. Ward obtained his early education in the public schools of Watertown and in 1921 was graduated from Monson Academy, in Massa- chusetts. He spent one year at Niagara University, and one year at St. Lawrence University, being graduated from the Albany Law School in 1926. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1929, after having served as clerk in the offices of John H. O'Brien and C. R. Crabb. In 1929 he became associated with the latter in the general practice of law. They have offices in the Woolworth Building. Mr. Ward is also a special deputy Attorney General for Northern New York.
Mr. Ward is a Democrat and is assistant secretary of the Democratic county committee of Jefferson County. He holds membership in Holy
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Family Catholic Church, Elks Lodge, Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, Water- town Golf Club, and Blackstone Society. He also belongs to the Jefferson County Bar Association.
Charles S. Pringle .- As assistant secretary of the Watertown Sav- ings Bank, Mr. Pringle is widely and favorably known throughout Jeffer- son County. He was born at Marlbank, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 11, 1875, the son of Isaac and Sarah J. (Marsh) Pringle.
Isaac Pringle was born in Canada, as was his wife. He was a black- smith by trade and owned a shop at Marlbank. For a short time he was also interested in general farming. He died in December, 1926, and his widow still resides at Marlbank. Mr. Pringle was a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Foresters. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pringle: Fred, deceased; Charles S., the subject of this sketch; Alberta, married Frank Bates, lives at Three Mile Bay, N. Y .; John W., lives at Watertown; Lillian, the widow of William R. Revell, lives at Kingston, Canada; William A., lives at Watertown; Christina, deceased; Anna, married William Yates, lives at Watertown; Grace, married Charles Rose, lives at Flint, Mich .; George, lives at Watertown; and Laura, married Gordon Hall, lives in Canada.
The education of Charles S. Pringle was received in the public schools of his native city. After coming to the United States he was employed on a farm near Point Peninsula, N. Y., and later came to Watertown, where he was identified with the ice business of C. W. Gray. In August, 1900, Mr. Pringle went with the Union Market, in which he purchased a half interest later as a member of the firm of McEvoy and Pringle. In 1905 he purchased the business of M. D. Austin, on North Rutland Street, and five years later removed to 593 State Street. Mr. Pringle disposed of the store in 1919 to John F. Peck and at that time became secretary and treasurer of W. J. Sheppard, Inc., real estate and insurance agents. Since March, 1920, he has devoted practically his entire time to the real estate business. He was elected assistant secretary of the Watertown Savings Bank in January, 1931.
On Sept. 9, 1903, Mr. Pringle was united in marriage with Miss Mary Cummings, the daughter of Sylvester and Sophia Cummings, natives of New York and Massachusetts respectively. Both are deceased and are buried at Dexter, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Pringle have no children.
Mr. Pringle is a Republican, a member of Emmanuel Congregational Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, and Rotary Club.
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Hon. T. Arthur Hendricks, attorney and former judge of Jefferson County, was born in Watertown, Jefferson County, Oct. 27, 1889, the son of Patrick J. and Caroline (Sweeney) Hendricks.
Patrick Hendricks is now retired. He is a native of Kingston, Ont., Canada. He was a small child when he came to Watertown with his parents, and for many years he was employed in the city as a cigar maker. He retired in 1921. Mr. Hendricks is a Democrat and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. His wife was born in Watertown and died in 1924. Their children were: Owen, lives at Syracuse, N. Y .; Hon. T. Arthur, the subject of this sketch; J. Herbert, civil engineer, Water- town; Dr. William J., dentist, lives at Indianapolis, Ind., is a World War veteran; Paul J., civil engineer, lives at Watertown, is a World War veteran; and Margaret, married J. E. Ryan, lives at Munroe, N. Y.
T. Arthur Hendricks was educated in the public and high schools of Watertown, and attended Syracuse University. He also spent one year of study at Albany Law School, and completed the study of law in the offices of Carlisle & Carlisle, being admitted to the bar in 1913. The fol- lowing year he began the general practice of law. In 1922 he formed a partnership with former County Judge Conboy, and continued until 1929. Since that time he has practiced under his own name. He has been so successful as to bring him an enviable reputation as a lawyer of high ability. He is a member of the Jefferson County, New York State, and American Bar Associations.
With Judge Hendricks' legal success has also come political office. A Democrat in party affiliation, he was appointed district attorney by Gov- ernor Smith to succeed J. B. Cooper, and on March 12, 1930, was appointed county judge to succeed the late Judge J. Frank LaRue, and continued in that office until Jan. 1, 1931. He has served on the Watertown Board of Education, and has been chairman of the Jefferson County Democratic Committee and a member of Democratic State Committee. It was in part through his energetic efforts that the commission form of government was adopted by Watertown, and that it was made such a success. Through- out the World War, Judge Hendricks threw himself with all zeal into Liberty Loan drives, delivering countless "four minute" speeches for the cause, and receiving a certificate for his work.
In 1924 Mr. Hendricks married Miss Orlene A. Darling, of Pulaski, N. Y., the daughter of William J. and Elizabeth (Holland) Darling. They are the parents of a son, Thomas A. Hendricks, born Aug. 1, 1925, and a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, born Dec. 30, 1926.
Mr. Hendricks is affiliated with Watertown Council, No. 256, Knights of Columbus, and is Past Exalted Ruler and District Deputy for North- eastern New York of B. P. O. Elks No. 496. He is a member of Delta
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Chi fraternity, Black River Valley Club, the National Democratic Club and Jefferson County Golf Club. He and his family hold membership in Holy Family Catholic Church.
Wayne A. Seaver .- As executive secretary of the Agricultural Insur- ance Company, Mr. Seaver is a well known figure in the business life of Watertown. He was born at Brownville, Jefferson County, Jan. 19, 1891, the son of Richard F. and Clara J. (McOmber) Seaver.
Richard F. Seaver and his wife were natives of Jefferson County, and are both now deceased. He was employed in the paper mills throughout his life, which was spent in this section of the State. Mr. Seaver was a Republican and held membership in Trinity Episcopal Church. There were seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Seaver, of whom Wayne A., the subject of this sketch, was the sixth in order of birth.
Wayne A. Seaver attended the public schools of Watertown. He has spent his entire business career in the interests of the Agricultural Insur- ance Company in Watertown. He began as an office boy and after years of steady and rapid advancement he became special agent in 1919 for the state of Ohio with headquarters in Columbus. In January, 1925, he was appointed executive special agent at the home office, and the following year became agency secretary. It was in May, 1928, that he accepted his present position as executive secretary of the company.
Mr. Seaver is a Republican in politics. He is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Watertown Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M., Watertown Chapter No. 59, R. A. M., Watertown Commandery No. 11, K. T., Central City Consistory, 32nd degree, and Media Temple. He also belongs to Black River Valley Club and Jefferson Country Golf Club.
George W. Reeves .- Born and reared in Jefferson County, Mr. Reeves has been one of the prominent attorneys of Watertown for the past 35 years. He was born at Pillar Point, Feb. 13, 1866, the son of Henry T. and Mary J. (Crapo) Reeves.
George W. Reeves attended the district schools of Jefferson County and is a graduate of Dexter High School. He taught in the village schools until 1893, at which time he entered the law offices of Rogers & Atwell. He was admitted to the bar in 1896 and has since had an extensive and successful practice in this city. He held the office of city judge in Water- town for six years, and was later elected and served as county judge for
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six years, after having served in the latter office for one year upon the appointment of Governor Dix.
During the World War Mr. Reeves organized the Jefferson County Preparedness Association and served as its president. He is the author of a book entitled "Jefferson County in the World War."
In 1892 Mr. Reeves married Miss Ella M. Taylor, the daughter of An- drew and Martha (McGill) Taylor. They have two children: 1. Floyd E., who is identified with the Northern New York Utilities, Inc. He was severely wounded and shell shocked while serving as a first lieutenant in the 308th Machine Gun Battalion, 77th Division, during the World War. After a year spent in hospitals in Europe and the United States he was discharged. He married Miss Delia Wood. 2. Mildred, who is a teacher in Watertown High School.
Mr. Reeves has always been a Democrat. He is identified with the New York State Bar Association and has served as president of the Watertown Board of Education and Watertown Rotary Club. He also belongs to the Black River Valley Club, Crescent Yacht Club, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Watertown Gun Club, and Jefferson County Farm Bureau. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge.
Arthur L. Cohen .- Among the younger generation of lawyers meeting with success in their profession is Arthur L. Cohen, of Watertown, who is a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, Sept. 15, 1895, the son of Simon A. and Zella (Ives) Cohen.
Simon A. Cohen and his wife are natives of Russia, and have been residents of Watertown for almost half a century. He is interested in the furniture business and is numbered among the city's dependable mer- chants. Mr. Cohen is a Republican, a member of Congregational Degel Israel Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Cohen are the parents of three children: Arthur L., the subject of this sketch; Elliott; and Eunice, both of Watertown.
Arthur L. Cohen was educated in the public schools of Watertown, from which he was graduated in 1914. He received the degree of LL. B. at Syracuse University in 1918 and during the following year was admitted to the New York State Bar. At the outbreak of the World War he en- listed for service at Buffalo, N. Y., and was sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. He received the commission of second lieutenant of artillery and was dis- charged from service Dec. 18, 1918. Mr. Cohen became associated with the offices of Judge Hendricks in Watertown during 1919, and held the office of assistant district attorney from 1920-21. He established a pri-
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vate practice in this city in 1922 but from 1927 until 1930 was a member of the firm of Hitchcock, Murphy, Mawhinney & Cohen. Since Jan. 1, 1931, Mr. Cohen has conducted a private practice with offices in the Wool- worth Building.
Politically Mr. Cohen is a Republican. He is identified with the Jef- ferson County and New York State Bar Associations, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree; Elks Lodge; Watertown Country Club; La- fayette Country Club; Cold Creek Riding Club; Kiwanis Club ; and Ameri- can Legion. He holds membership in Congregational Degel Israel Church,
Allen S. Perkins .- One of the city's successful business men is Allen S. Perkins, who is president of the Black River Paper Company of Water- town. He was born in this city, Aug. 22, 1890, the son of Alice A. (Miller) Perkins.
Alice A. (Miller) Perkins is the daughter of Hiram and Charlotte Mil- ler, both of whom are deceased. They were residents of New York and are buried at Adams. Mr. Miller was a farmer and was also engaged in the building of the railroad between Watertown and Cape Vincent. Their daughter was born at Lyme, N. Y., and resides in Watertown. She is now the wife of George L. Ferguson.
Allen S. Perkins was educated in the public schools of Watertown, being a member of the graduating class of 1909, Watertown High School. He spent three years as bookkeeper and shipping clerk in the employ of Harrington Bros. & Smith, wholesale fruit and produce dealers of Water- town, and later was manager of the company's branch at Ogdensburg, N. Y., for a period of four years. Upon his return to Watertown he be- came field auditor for the U. S. Housing Corporation. In 1919 he pur- chased a half interest in the Black River Paper Company and at that time became secretary and treasurer. Two years later he became sole owner of the business and has since served as president.
The Black River Paper Company was organized in 1898 with a capital stock of $1500. It has developed into one of the largest wholesale paper houses in northern New York and has absorbed practically all of its com- petitors in this section of the state. In 1921 Mr. Perkins purchased the business of M. M. Bagg, and consolidated it with his own, it being one of the largest paper concerns at that time. Four years later he purchased a large portion of stock in the D. S. Miller Company, and in 1927 he took over the wholesale paper business of L. C. Mooney at 323-27 Factory Street, which had been operated under the name of the Watertown Sup- ply Company. For many years the plant of the Black River Paper Com-
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pany had been located at 414-16 West Main Street. It was removed to its present location at Factory Square Feb. 7, 1927. They are distributors of paper goods of all types, including school supplies, sanitary paper goods, towels, drinking cups, etc. The company also handles paints and var- nishes.
On April 29, 1916, Mr. Perkins married Miss Ida I. Zimmer, the daugh- ter of John A. and Elizabeth (Poth) Zimmer, natives of Alexandria, N. Y., and now residents of Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins have four chil- dren: Marian, Merlin, Homer, and Carl.
Politically, Mr. Perkins is a Republican. He was appointed in Jan- uary, 1928, to fill the unexpired term of the late Dr. E. E. Harrington as a member of the Board of Education. The latter had served in that capa- city for 35 years. Mr. Perkins was appointed a member of the Board for a five year term on May 1, 1928. At the time of his appointment he was the only member of the board who had been educated in the schools of Watertown.
Mr. Perkins is a member of the First Baptist Church, of which he has served as treasurer and trustee, and belongs to the Masonic lodge, Kiwanis Club, Y. M. C. A., National Geographic Society, Chamber of Com- merce, and Jefferson County Fish and Game Protective Association.
Albert J. Hibbert .- One of the representative business men of Water- town is Albert J. Hibbert, who is successfully engaged in the real estate and insurance business in this city with offices in the Flower Building. He was born in Watertown, May 10, 1894, the son of John Allan and Eliza- beth S. (Walton) Hibbert.
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