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John Allan Hibbert was a native of Liverpool, England. He was a tailor by trade and conducted a business in Liverpool until 1891, at which time he came to the United States with his family and settled in Water- town. He was employed by James R. Miller and later by James Dorsey, owners of well known tailoring establishments in this city. Subsequently he formed a partnership with Edwin Scholes under the firm name of Hib- bert & Scholes, and this association was continued until the death of Mr. Hibbert in 1899. His widow, also born in England, resides in Watertown. Mr. Hibbert was a Republican and held membership in Trinity Episcopal Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert were born five children: Charles and Harry, both deceased; Albert J., the subject of this sketch; Ida, married Ralph J. Perkins, lives at Watertown; and Keith Thornhill, lives at Buf- falo, N. Y.
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After his graduation from Watertown High School Albert J. Hibbert entered St. Lawrence University, from which he received a degree in 1916. He then went to Bristol, Pa., as manager of the Starshield Farms. Two years later he became interested in the brokerage business with his father-in-law, Nathan G. Buck, at Winthrop, N. Y. In 1920 Mr. Hibbert was appointed special agent for the Fire Underwriters of Albany, his territory including the State of New York, with the exception of the metro- politan district. He purchased the W. J. Coyle Insurance Agency in Watertown, in January, 1923, and the following year also became inter- ested in the real estate business. He disposed of his insurance agency in 1927 to H. E. Randall, but is still widely known as an insurance broker. He is president of the Watertown Real Estate Board, director of the New York State Association of Real Estate Boards, and belongs to the North Side Improvement League, and Chamber of Commerce.
In 1917 Mr. Hibbert was united in marriage with Miss Opal F. Buck, the daughter of Nathan G. and Julia M. (Davis) Buck, natives of Malone, and now residents of Winthrop, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbert are the parents of seven children: Albert John, John Allan, William C., Nathan James, Marilyn, Barbara Ann, and Virginia May.
Politically, Mr. Hibbert is a Republican. He and his family hold mem- bership in Trinity Episcopal Church and he belongs to the Masonic and Elk lodges, Kiwanis Club, Theta Gamma fraternity, and Crescent Yacht Club.
George F. Clark .- Not only an influential leader in the business life of Watertown, but a recognized figure in all that concerns the progress and welfare of the city, George F. Clark, retired, occupies a position of much prominence in this city. He was born here, July 24, 1857, the son of Elijah J. and Jane A. (Wright) Clark.
George F. Clark obtained his education in the public schools of Water- town. He began his business career as a discount clerk with the Security Bank of Watertown, and later entered the employ of the National Union Bank in the same capacity. He retired from the latter institution after 20 years of service as assistant cashier, and in March, 1901, became inter- ested in the paper business, with Samuel A. Upham. They purchased the interest of Gamble Brothers in the Brownville Paper Company, and Mr. Clark became secretary, later he served as secretary-treasurer, and was identified with this industry at the time of his retirement in June, 1927.
In 1890 Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Minnie F. Wright, the daughter of Judge Charles D. and Pamelia B. (Shields) Wright, na- tives of Jefferson County. He was a prominent attorney and served as
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county judge for several terms. Both are deceased and are buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. A daughter, born to Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Emily May, is deceased.
Mr. Clark has been an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church for many years, being warden and chairman of the finance committee. He is a Republican, and belongs to Black River Valley Club, Jefferson County Golf Club, and Y. M. C. A. He is president of the board of trustees of Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library.
Julian A. Van Deusen .- One of the better known business men of Watertown, widely known in Masonic circles throughout the State, is Mr. Van Deusen, who is auditor of the Smith-Eveleigh Motor Sales Com- pany, Inc. He was born at Harrisville, N. Y., March 19, 1865, the son of John A. and Mary (Bosworth) Van Deusen.
John A. Van Deusen was a native of New York, born at Cortright, Delaware County, May 11, 1838. His wife was born at Fowler, St. Law- rence County, N. Y., March 6, 1840. For a number of years he owned and operated a tannery at Harrisville, and later was employed in building a tannery at Jerdan Falls, N. Y. He also worked on the erection of coal sheds for the Alpena Iron Works at the foot of Lake Bonaparte. Mr. Van Deusen died in 1905 and his wife died in 1907. Both are buried at Harrisville. He was a Democrat and held membership in the Congrega- tional Church.
John A. Van Deusen was the son of James Van Deusen, who spent his entire life in New York. He was also interested in the leather business and owned a tannery at Davenport, Delaware County.
Julian A. Van Deusen attended the public schools of Harrisville and as a young man entered the employ of the Dean & Aldrich Lumber Company at Natural Dam, near Gouverneur, N. Y. For a time he was identified with the Remington interests, owners of a paper mill at Glen Park, N. Y., and he later was connected with the International Paper Company. In May, 1924, he accepted his present position as auditor of the Smith-Eveleigh Motor Sales Company, Inc.
On Oct. 7, 1884, Mr. Van Deusen was united in marriage with Miss Josephine Simser, the daughter of Albert M. and Mary (Gould) Simser, who were natives of Diana, Lewis County, N. Y. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Van Deusen have two sons, Roy, and Robert A. A sketch of the latter appears elsewhere in this history.
Mr. Van Deusen is a Republican and has served as alderman of the First Ward, and is a member of the board of public works. He and his
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family are members of Trinity Episcopal Church, and his lodge affiliations are: Watertown Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 41, Master in 1931; Watertown Chapter, R. A. M. No. 59, Past High Priest; Assistant Grand Lecturer, 17th Capitular District, R. A. M .; Watertown Council, R. & S. M. M. No. 34, Deputy Master; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11, Past Com- mander; Lodge of Perfection, 14th degree, Past Thrice Potent Master; Watertown Council, Princes of Jerusalem, Past Sovereign Prince; Water- town Chapter Rose Croix 18th degree, Past Most Wise Master; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; Media Temple, Past Potentate; Modern Woodmen of America, Past Consul; and National Protective Legion, now the Chicago Fraternal Life Association, Past President.
William C. Smith .- As president of William C. Smith, Inc., insurance, 107-8 Charlebois Bros. Building, Mr. Smith is recognized as one of the progressive business men of Watertown. He was born at Milburne, On- tario, Canada, July 6, 1867, the son of Charles and Mary Jane (Gibson) Smith.
Charles Smith was born in Sunbury, Ontario, Canada, as also was his wife. He was a tanner by trade and spent his entire life at that occupa- tion. He died in 1869 and is buried in Sunbury, Ontario. His wife is also deceased. They were members of the Presbyterian Church and the par- ents of two sons: John G., deceased, spent his life in Manitoba, Canada; and William C., the subject of this sketch. After the death of her hus- band, Mary Jane (Gibson) Smith later married George Redpath, of Sun- bury, who is deceased. To them were born two children: Edward T., lives at Gainsboro, Canada; and Sarah Jane, married David Glasford, lives in Canada.
At the age of 15 years William C. Smith left school and went to work in the cotton mills of Kingston, Canada. Later, he clerked in a drug store at that place, and in August, 1884, came to the United States and located in Watertown, where he entered the employ of the Hitchcock Lamp Company. He became a citizen of the United States on Sept. 2, 1889. During his early career in the city Mr. Smith was employed by A. E. Baron, grocer, and D. B. Dewey, clothier. He also was a clerk in the store of J. R. Miller, and later purchased an interest in the Remington Clothing Company in Watertown. He established the Macleod-Smith Company, clothiers, in partnership with D. M. Macleod, W. T. King, and C. D. Carter, and Mr. Smith was vice president. After several years Mr. Smith sold his interests and went to Portage La Prairie, Canada, in 1916, where he engaged in the real estate business. He was also interested
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in two large farms at that place. He returned to Watertown, however, in December, 1918, and at that time became general agent for the Phoe- nix Mutual Life Insurance Company. Two years later he became a real estate operator, and soon thereafter resigned as agent for the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company. In September, 1927, he incorporated his insurance business and became president of the new organization. He handles fire, automobile and compensation insurance, and specializes also in the sale of city and farm property.
Mr. Smith married (first) Miss Carrie M. Chamberlin, of Watertown, the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Tierney) Chamberlin. Their son, Harold C., is deceased. Mr. Smith married (second) Miss Grace M. Mor- row, the daughter of James A. Morrow, of Watertown.
In politics Mr. Smith is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of Stone Street Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, Y. M. C. A., and Watertown Real Estate Board. He is also identified with the Watertown Underwriters Association, New York State Association of Fire Underwriters, and New York State Asso- ciation of Real Estate Boards. .
Mr. Smith enlisted July 7, 1891, as a member of 39th Separate Com- pany, Fourth Battalion, and was discharged with the rank of Quartermas- ter Sergeant in October, 1900.
Bernard J. Redmond .- One of the outstanding figures in insurance circles in northern New York is Bernard J. Redmond, of Watertown, who is identified with B. J. Redmond & Son, with offices in the Woolworth Building. He was born in Watertown, May 24, 1874, the son of Patrick and Anna I. (Connor) Redmond. His father was superintendent of chari- ties of the city of Watertown for 35 years, and was holding that position at the time of his death, March 17, 1924.
Bernard J. Redmond was educated in the public schools and graduated from Watertown High School. Until 1923 he was variously engaged serv- ing many firms as bookkeeper, and for five years, 1918-23, he was deputy collector, Internal Revenue Department. In 1923 he established the B. J. Redmond Insurance Company, which he conducted under that name until 1925, when his son, Charles P. Redmond, was taken in and the firm be- came known as B. J. Redmond & Son. They conduct a general business and cover a large territory as representatives of leading insurance com- panies in the United States.
Mr. Redmond is a member of the Democratic party and was supervisor of the Sixth Ward for ten years, when he resigned. He is a member of
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Watertown Council No. 256, Knights of Columbus; B. P. O. Elks No. 496; Loyal Order of Moose; Fraternal Order of Eagles; and Kiwanis Club. He is interested in civic progress and he has served his country in wartime, for he was a corporal of the 203rd New York Volunteers, Company E, during the Spanish-American War, and was honorably discharged. He is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
On Oct. 7, 1901, Mr. Redmond was united in marriage with Miss Ida Fall, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Cavanaugh) Fall. They have a son, Charles P., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
Mr. Redmond is identified with the Watertown Insurance Exchange, New York State Association of Local Insurance Agents, and the National Association of Insurance Agents.
David Fawdry, D. D. S .- Few dental surgeons are better known in Northern New York than Dr. Fawdry who has successfully engaged in the practice of his profession in Watertown for the past 30 years. He was born at Barnes Corners, Lewis County, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1878, the son of Dr. David and Adelaide (Hozelton) Fawdry.
Dr. David Fawdry, who died in Watertown Feb. 13, 1906, was a native of New York. He was born at Hounsfield, Jan. 16, 1839. As a boy he attended the schools of Sackets Harbor and in 1857 was awarded a schol- arship at Albany State Normal School, where he remained for two years. He was then graduated from Union Academy at Bellville, after which he entered the Medical School at the University of Michigan. At the out- break of the Civil War he left college and was appointed as a medical cadet, being stationed at Fort Schuyler, N. Y. He later resigned to accept an appointment as surgeon in the navy and served in that capacity until the close of the war. During a period of his service he was attached to Admiral Farragut's famous flagship, the "Hartford." Upon his discharge he received a high recommendation from the navy department for his services. Dr. Fawdry located at Adams Center in 1866 and two years later removed to Barnes Corners. He came to Watertown in 1892, where he was actively engaged in the practice of his profession at the time of his death in 1906. His wife was born at Chaumont, and died Jan. 29, 1906. Dr. Fawdry was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
The Fawdry family were French Huguenots and in 1685 during the persecution under Louis the XIV, they left their home in Nimes, France, and settled at Salford, Oxfordshire, England. Jacques Fawdry and his two sons, Jacques, Jr., and Guillane, with their wives, were members of
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this family who settled in England. Guillane Fawdry was born at Nimes, France, in 1662 and died at Salford, England, in 1736. He married Cath- erine DeCade, and their son, Cornelius, was born in 1699, and died in 1760. He married Mary Chaterway. Their son, Thomas Fawdry, was born in 1733, and died in 1799. He married Emma Robinson. Their son, James Fawdry, was born Feb. 23, 1772, and died June 8, 1845. He mar- ried Hannah Harris. Their son, James Fawdry, was born March 31, 1796, and died Sept. 9, 1877. He married Mary Nutting, and they were early settlers of Sackets Harbor, N. Y. Daniel Fawdry was born Dec. 19, 1810, and died Jan. 4, 1880. He came to the United States in 1834 and settled at Hounsville, N. Y. He became a successful farmer and extensive land owner. His son was Dr. David Fawdry, father of the subject of this sketch.
To Dr. David and Adelaide (Hozelton) Fawdry was born a son, David, the subject of this sketch.
David Fawdry attended the district schools of Barnes Corners and in 1898 was graduated from Watertown High School. He studied dentistry at the University of Buffalo, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1902. He immediately established his present prac- tice in Watertown, and he is recognized as the city's most widely known dental surgeon. He has offices at 135 North Rutland Street.
Dr. Fawdry married Miss Anna Baxter, the daughter of James Baxter, who was born in Pennsylvania and now lives retired in Watertown.
Dr. Fawdry is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, Black River Valley Club, Jefferson County Dental Society, and New York State Dental Society. He is also identified with the Jefferson County Sportmen's Association.
Emmett B. Dunlay, M. D., who has successfully engaged in the prac- tice of medicine in Watertown for the past ten years, is a member of a prominent family of Jefferson County. He was born at Rosiere, N. Y., April 6, 1893, the son of Louis S. and Anna (Bradley) Dunlay.
A complete sketch of Louis S. Dunlay appears elsewhere in this his- tory.
The early education of Emmett B. Dunlay was obtained in the public schools of Rosiere, and he was graduated from Watertown High School in 1914. He spent one year at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, after which he entered the University of Buffalo. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the latter institution in 1920, served as interne in the Buffalo City Hospital, and in 1921 located in Watertown. He has
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offices in the Otis Building. During the World War Dr. Dunlay served in the Student Army Training Corps, and was discharged with the rank of second lieutenant. He is identified with the Jefferson County, New York State, and American Medical associations, and chief of the X-ray division of the House of the Good Samaritan. He is also a member of the staff of Mercy Hospital.
In 1923 Dr. Dunlay was united in marriage with Miss Evelyn Cameron, the daughter of Ernest and Anne (McCash) Cameron, natives of New Brunswick, Canada. Mr. Cameron is deceased and his widow lives in Buf- falo. He was an electrical engineer. To Doctor and Mrs. Dunlay have been born three daughters: Patricia, Sallie, and Kay.
Doctor Dunlay is a Republican, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and belongs to the Kiwanis Club, and Nu Sigma Nu fraternity.
Louis S. Dunlay .- Few men were more prominent in Watertown than Louis S. Dunlay, deceased, who was president of the Watertown Produce Exchange for many years. He was born at Rosiere, Jefferson County, in 1866, and died in Watertown, Feb. 27, 1926. He was a son of William and Margaret (Branche) Dunlay. The former was a native of Ireland and the latter was a member of one of the early French families which set- tled at Cape Vincent in Jefferson County.
Louis S. Dunlay lived at Rosiere during his boyhood and was educated there. As a young man he engaged in the produce business and became a well known buyer of grain and hay. He was exceptionally successful in his business and became known throughout this section of the county as a reliable merchant. He became identified with the interests of the Water- town Produce Exchange in 1910, and served as president of the institu- tion until his death. It was one of the leading inland seas exchanges in the world, and through the efforts of the organization the price of cheese was regulated throughout the United States and in foreign countries.
In 1891 Mr. Dunlay married Miss Anna Bradley, who lives in Water- town. They had four children: 1. Emmett B., M. D., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 2. Harry, lives at Watertown. He served in France during the World War as a member of the 78th Division. 3. Florence, who died in 1916. 4. Louis, who is identified with the New York Sun, New York City.
Mr. Dunlay was a Republican, and was a well known figure in the affairs of his party in Jefferson County, being particularly strong in Cape Vincent. At the time of his death he was a candidate for sheriff of Jef- ferson County. He held membership in the Holy Family Catholic Church.
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Robert A. VanDeusen, who is cashier of the Watertown National Bank, is a prominent citizen of Watertown, active in its social, civic and frater- nal affairs, and he is also a veteran of the World War. He was born at Harrisville, N. Y., March 14, 1894, the son of Julian A. and Josephine (Simser) VanDeusen.
A complete sketch of Julian A. VanDeusen appears elsewhere in this history.
Robert A. VanDeusen received his education in the public schools of Watertown and went with the Watertown National Bank as a messenger boy in July, 1913. He has been identified with the interests of that insti- tution continuously since that time and was elected cashier in April, 1931.
During the World War Mr. VanDeusen enlisted for service and at- tended the Officers Training School at Camp Lee, Va., where he was sta- tioned at the time of his discharge, Nov. 22, 1918.
On Aug. 2, 1926, Mr. VanDeusen was united in marriage with Miss Ruth M. Merrick.
Mr. VanDeusen is a Republican, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Army and Navy Post of the American Legion, and has the following lodge affiliations : Watertown Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 49; Watertown Chapter, R. A. M. No. 59; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; Central City Con- sistory, 32nd degree; and Media Temple.
James M. Strong is a prominent figure in the business life of Water- town, where he is manager of the local offices of Foster & Adams, brokers. He is a native of Vicksburg, Miss., born Dec. 12, 1878, the son of Isaac Powell and Elizabeth (Calkins) Strong.
Isaac Powell Strong, a native of Cumberland County, Va., was a veteran of the Civil War. He was the owner of a large plantation near Vicks- burg, and during the Civil War enlisted and served with the Confederate Army, being wounded at the siege of Richmond. He died in 1881, and is buried at Colorado Springs, Colo. His wife was burned to death in the Iroquois Theatre fire in Chicago in 1903. Mr. Strong was a Democrat, a member of the First Methodist Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. There were four children in the Strong family: 1. Georgia Knight, de- ceased. 2. Savannah E., the widow of John M. Goolsby, who died in July, 1928. Their daughter, Vera, was also killed in the Iroquois Theatre fire. 3. Austin R., who died in 1919. 4. James M., the subject of this sketch.
James M. Strong obtained his education in the public schools of Vicks- burg and Birmingham, Ala. He became a telegrapher in the employ of the Postal Telegraph Company at Birmingham and later was stationed at
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Memphis, St. Louis, Chicago and New York City. In 1911 Mr. Strong located at Gloversville, N. Y., where he spent eight years as a broker. Since 1919 he has been identified with the Watertown branch of Foster & Adams, brokers, as manager. Main offices are located at 120 Broadway, New York City.
In 1902 Mr. Strong married (first) Miss May Burgess, who was killed in the Iroquois Theatre fire. He was married (second) in 1910 to Miss Ethel Blake, the daughter of Alfred and Margaret Blake, of Brooklyn, N. Y. The former is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Strong were born twins, Ethel Edith and James Blake. Both are students at Watertown High School. Miss Strong is the champion woman swimmer of Northern New York.
In politics Mr. Strong has always been independent. He is a 32nd degree Mason and belongs to the Elks Lodge, Black River Valley Club, Jefferson County Golf Club, Potsdam Country Club, and Watertown Cham- ber of Commerce.
Ervin John Dickey .- Numbered among the responsible business men of Watertown is Ervin John Dickey, who is a vice president of the Agri- cultural Insurance Company. He was born at Atlanta, Ga., July 25, 1881, the son of James L. and Gertrude (Smith) Dickey.
James L. Dickey was a native of Georgia and his wife was born in Tennessee. For a number of years he was agent at Dalton, Ga., for the Western & Atlanta Railroad, and at the time of his retirement was gen- eral freight agent for that company at Atlanta, Ga. He is deceased and is buried in Atlanta. His widow resides in Atlanta. Mr. Dickey was a Dem- ocrat and a member of the First Baptist Church. There were three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Dickey: James L., Jr., who is president of the Dickey-Mangham Insurance Agency, Atlanta, Ga .; Ervin J., the subject of this sketch; and Eugene, attorney, lives at Atlanta.
Ervin John Dickey was reared and educated in Atlanta and after his graduation from Atlanta High School in 1898 he went as a reporter on the Atlanta Journal. He subsequently was identified with the Western and British America Assurance Companies of Toronto, Canada, and re- buried in Atlanta. His widow resides there. Mr. Dickey was a Dem- lowing five years as special agent for the Dixie Fire Insurance Company, of Greensboro, N. C., and in 1915 became general agent for the Agricul- tural Insurance Company, of Watertown, his territory including Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee, with headquarters in Atlanta. Mr. Dickey was elected a vice president of the company in 1928 and at that time became identified with the Watertown office.
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In 1912 Mr. Dickey married Miss Elizabeth Cosby, the daughter of J. H. and Mary (Wilson) Cosby, natives of Danville, Va. The former is deceased and the latter lives in Watertown. To Mr. and Mrs. Dickey have been born three children: Mary Wilson, student Mt. Vernon Seminary, Washington, D. C .; Gertrude, attends Watertown Junior High School; and Ervin John, Jr.
Mr. Dickey and his family are members of the First Presbyterian Church. He belongs to Black River Valley Club; Jefferson County Golf Club; and Capital City Club, of Atlanta.
Hollis L. Brownell .- As president of the Brownell-Eager Corporation, Mr. Brownell is recognized as one of the capable executives in the business life of Watertown. He was born at Carthage, N. Y., Aug. 2, 1884, the son of LeRoy J. and Bertha J. (Kearns) Brownell.
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