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LeRoy J. Brownell is a prominent citizen of Watertown. He was born at Hopkinton, N. Y., and his wife is a native of Harrisville, N. Y. After the completion of his course in pharmacy in March, 1887, he became asso- ciated in business at Potsdam, N. Y., with William Hinman in the Brown- ell-Hinman Pharmacy. In 1898 he became interested in the insurance business at that place as founder of the L. J. Brownell Insurance Agency, and in 1906 the firm became known as L. J. Brownell & Son. Mr. Brownell removed to Watertown in 1915 and held the office of president of L. J. Brownell & Sons, Inc., until November, 1929, at which time he retired. Mr. Brownell is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree. To Mr. and Mrs. Brownell two sons were born: Hollis L., the subject of this sketch; and Carlton K., who is manager of the Sinclair Oil Company at Geneva, N. Y. He is a World War veteran, having served in France as a second lieutenant with the Motor Transport Division.
LeRoy J. Brownell is the son of John Brownell, of Harrisville, N. Y., who was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent farmer. Bertha J. (Kearns) Brownell is the daughter of Samuel and Eliza Kearns, of Harris- ville. He died in 1925 and his widow lives at Harrisville.
Hollis L. Brownell attended Potsdam Normal School and was gradu- ated from Eastman College in 1905. He came to Watertown in 1905 as bookkeeper for the C. A. White Company, and during the following year became associated with his father's insurance business in Potsdam. The firm removed to Watertown in 1915 and was incorporated at that time as L. J. Brownell & Sons, Inc. Mr. Brownell served as vice president and treasurer of the company and in Nov., 1929, purchased his father's inter-
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est. On May 1, 1931, H. Robert Eager became associated with the com- pany, which was reorganized as Brownell & Eager Corporation, with Mr. Brownell as president and Mr. Eager as vice president and treasurer. E. W. Clark is secretary. Mr. Brownell is secretary and treasurer of the Watertown Insurance Exchange, and vice president of the New York State Association of Local Agents; he is a member of the National Asso- ciation of Insurance Agents, and Insurance Federation of the State of New York. He is a director of the Northern New York Underwriters Association and Famous Insurers of History, Inc.
In 1909 Mr. Brownell was united in marriage with Miss Mildred Wright Simonds, the daughter of Jerome and Eleanor Simonds, natives of Wood- stock, Vt., and Potsdam, N. Y., respectively. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Hardwick, Vt. Mr. and Mrs. Brownell have two children, Dorothy Eleanor and Hollis L., Jr.
Politically, Mr. Brownell is a Republican. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and has the following lodge affiliations: Watertown Lodge F. & A. M., No. 49; Watertown Chapter, R. A. M., No. 59; Water- town Commandery, K. T., No. 11; Media Temple; Black River Valley Club; Jefferson County Golf Club; Watertown Golf Club; Crescent Yacht Club; the Rainbow Falls Fish and Game Club; and Watertown Chamber of Commerce.
Fred H. Gould .- As assistant postmaster of Watertown, Mr. Gould is widely known in the city, having been identified with the mail service for almost thirty years. He was born at Forest Grove, Oregon, Oct. 15, 1874, the son of James and Mary Elizabeth (Hughes) Gould.
James Gould, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War, having served as a member of Company F, 144th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was a native of Newburgh, N. Y., born in 1839, and he died in 1902. Shortly after the close of the Civil War Mr. Gould went to Minneapolis, Minn., where he became successful as a building contractor. He later lived at Los Gatos, Calif. Mr. Gould was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife, born at Newburgh, N. Y., in 1844, died in 1930. To Mr. and Mrs. Gould were born five children: Libbie, married Alfred R. Stratton, lives at Spokane, Wash .; Orrin, Nellie, and Charles, all deceased; and Fred H., the subject of this sketch.
Fred H. Gould was educated in the public schools of San Francisco and Los Gatos. Shortly after completing his schooling he enlisted in the U. S. Army as a member of Company F, First Infantry, and served throughout the Spanish-American War. Shortly after its close he served in the Philip-
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pines with Company A, 23rd Infantry, with the rank of sergeant. After his discharge he later reenlisted in Company H, Ninth U. S. Infantry, and served in China, participating in the Boxer uprising. He later again served in the Philippine Islands, and in June, 1902, returned to the United States, being stationed at Madison Barracks, N. Y. After his discharge in July, 1903, he came to Watertown and on Feb. 1, 1904, entered the local post office as a clerk. He became superintendent of mails in 1914 and was appointed assistant postmaster in 1924.
In 1904 Mr. Gould married Miss Lena Even, and they have four chil- dren: Lois E., married Martin Bisnett, lives at St. Louis, Mo .; Orrin J., lives in New York City ; Lionel L., and Mary A., live at home.
Mr. Gould holds membership in the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Spanish-American War veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, being commander of Barben-Jones Post, No. 1400.
Charles A. Winslow .- One of the best known citizens and most repre- sentative business men of Watertown is Charles A. Winslow, who is first vice president of Marcy-Buck & Winslow, Inc. He was born in Utica, N. Y., July 13, 1871, the son of Charles and Jane (Leahy) Winslow. .
Charles Winslow, deceased, was a native of London, England, and came to this country at the age of 20 years. He located at Utica, N. Y., where he followed his trade as a carpenter. Later, he became successful as a building contractor and was the founder also of the Utica Brewing Com- pany, with which he was identified as president and general manager at the time of his death in 1891. His wife, born in Utica, died in 1880. Mr. Winslow was a Democrat and held the office of assessor. He was a mem- ber of St. John's Catholic Church, Utica, and belonged to the Knights of Honor. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Winslow: 1. Mary, married Jeremiah O'Connor, lives at Oswego, N. Y. 2. Frank J., lives at Utica. 3. Charles A., the subject of this sketch. 4. Elizabeth, married Eugene Williams, lives at Maplewood, N. J. 5. George J., secre- tary, Chamber of Commerce, Utica. 6. Jane, deceased. 7. Catherine, married Cornelius Cooney, lives in New York City.
Charles A. Winslow spent his boyhood in Utica, N. Y., and was educated in St. John's Parochial High School. After his graduation from high school in 1884 he attended Utica Preparatory School. He learned the plumber's trade and followed that for two years, after which he went to New York City and studied voice under Signor Paolo Giorza for four years. Upon his return to Utica Mr. Winslow began his business career
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with the Utica Brewing Company, which was founded by his father, and in 1893 he came to Watertown with his brother, Frank Winslow, and they were employed by the Watertown Brewing Company. Mr. Winslow was thus identified until 1900, at which time he became associated with the business of H. E. Tyler. In 1912 .he established the Winslow Trucking Company on Court Street, and the plant was destroyed by fire two years later. Mr. Winslow then erected a fireproof warehouse at 588 Morrison Street. The business had been incorporated in 1912 with Mr. Winslow as president and general manager. On Sept. 1, 1930, it was merged with the Marcy-Buck Company, and at that time the interests of H. E. Tyler Company were also taken over by the new organization, which was there- after known as Marcy-Buck & Winslow, Inc. Mr. Winslow is vice president.
In 1900 Mr. Winslow was united in marriage with Miss Anna Fee, the daughter of Michael and Bridget Fee, who were natives of Ireland. Both are deceased and are buried in Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Winslow have no children.
Mr. Winslow holds membership in Holy Family Catholic Church, Wa- tertown, and belongs to B. P. O. Elks No. 496, Knights of Columbus Coun- cil No. 259, 4th degree, Rotary Club, Jefferson County Golf Club, Black River Valley Club, Crescent Yacht Club, and Watertown Glee Club. He is serving his second term as president of the Watertown Chamber of Commerce.
Laurence M. Moore, who is vice president of Warren J. Green, Inc., is a prominent business man of Watertown, where he was born June 30, 1890. He is the son of William Thomas and Nellie A. (Rogers) Moore.
William Thomas Moore was born in England and at an early age went to Canada with his parents and settled at Kingston, Ont. He became a machinist and after locating in Watertown was employed by the New York Air Brake Company. He became foreman engineer of the valve department and later plant superintendent. He is now identified with the Massey Machine Company, of Watertown. Mr. Moore is a Republican, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and has belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for more than 40 years. His wife is a native of Adams, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore were born five children: Laurence M., the subject of this sketch; Vera, married Harold Radder, lives at Watertown; Ruy H., a World War veteran, having served in the U. S. Navy, lives at Watertown; Vernita, married James LaShomb, lives at Watertown; and Marguerite, deceased.
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After his graduation from Watertown High School in 1908, Laurence M. Moore spent the following year in graduate work. In 1909 he entered the employ of the Barber Electric Company with whom he was identified until 1916. He then became a traveling representative for the H. C. Rob- erts Electric Supply Company, of Syracuse, and in February, 1917, became associated with Warren J. Green, electrical contractor, of Watertown, in the capacity of salesman. In October of that year the business was incor- porated and Mr. Moore became secretary and treasurer. On July 22, 1926, the interest of Mr. Green was purchased by Mr. Moore and Roy E. Smith, and the following were elected officers: Mr. Smith, president; Mr. Moore, vice president ; and F. H. Bassett, secretary and treasurer.
In 1913 Mr. Moore married Miss Fanny I. Smith, the daughter of Dell and Abbie Ann (Hall) Smith, of Watertown. Both are deceased and are buried in Brookside Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have two daughters, Verna Ann, and Laurette Jane, students.
Mr. Moore is a Republican, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and has the following club and lodge affiliations: Rotary Club, Wasoc Club, Mohawk Valley Club, Chamber of Commerce, Watertown Golf Club, B. P. O. Elks, No. 496; Watertown City Lodge, No. 291, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, past grand and trustee; Montezuma Encampment, No. 27; Garland Rebekah Lodge, No. 151; and Oriental Lodge, No. 141, Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans. He is also past counsellor of United Com- mercial Travelers, Garland City Council, No. 238, and a member of the Grand Promotion Committee for the State of New York.
Joseph Patrick Burns .- Active and progressive in business, Joseph Patrick Burns is prominent in Watertown, where he is president of Burns Bros. & Haley, Inc., with offices in the Jefferson County National Bank Building. He was born in Watertown, March 20, 1875, the son of Patrick and Mary (Kinney) Burns.
Patrick Burns was born in County Sligo, Ireland, and was a prominent pioneer of Watertown. He came to this country in early life, and settled in Watertown with his sister, Margaret, who later became the wife of Thomas Haley. The Burns family located in this city in 1847 and Mr. Burns followed his trade as a builder. He became widely known in the building line and had contracts for many of the city's fine churches, as well as in other cities throughout the East. Mr. Burns died April 6, 1902, and his wife died April 29, 1901. Both are buried in Watertown. He was a Democrat and held membership in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Burns were born 14 children, as follows: Patrick Francis,
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1st, deceased; Patrick Francis, 2nd, deceased; Thomas J., deceased; Mary, married Philip Belch, both deceased; Anna, deceased; John, 1st, deceased ; Julia F., deceased; Celestin C., born April 7, 1867, died April 21, 1924, mention of whom is made below; George H., deceased; Justin, who died in 1906, was an engineer engaged in railroad construction work in China; John Julian, who died Nov. 17, 1930; Helen T., lives at Watertown; Joseph Patrick, the subject of this sketch; and Louis Andrew, civil engineer and member of the firm of Burns Brothers & Haley, Inc., Watertown.
Celestin C. Burns engaged in the contracting and building business until 1907. For many years he was associated with the Watertown Light & Power Company, now the Northern New York Utilities, Inc., and he later went with the St. Regis Paper Company. He was elected a director of the Watertown Light & Power Company in 1907, and two years later became president of the organization, in which capacity he served until 1916 when he resigned. At that time he purchased an interest in the St. Regis Paper Company and served as general manager of the concern until his death in 1924. He was a member of the city council and promi- nent in local affairs. He married Miss Elizabeth Maloney, of Antwerp, N. Y., in 1895.
Patrick Burns was the son of Thomas and Mary (Flynn) Burns, both natives of County Sligo, Ireland, and well known pioneer citizens of Water- town. They are buried in Calvary Cemetery. Mary (Kinney) Burns was the daughter of James and Eunice (Weeks) Kinney, natives of Ireland and Watertown, respectively.
Joseph Patrick Burns, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the parochial schools of Watertown and is a graduate of Watertown High School, class of 1893. He engaged in construction work with his brothers and later became a draftsman in the employ of the late J. W. Griffin. He spent almost three years as a member of the New York mounted police force, being appointed by the late Col. Theodore Roosevelt. In 1899 Mr. Burns entered Cornell University, where he specialized in the study of chemistry. He was graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1903, and began his professional career with the Louisville, Nashville Railroad with headquarters at Louisville, Ky. He subsequently became engineer for the New York State Bridge Department at Albany and for a time was assistant engineer on the barge canal at Albany. He later became assistant engineer for the New York State Highway Department at Watertown and was also associated with the firm of Burns Bros. & Haley. In 1924 the company was incorporated as Burns Brothers & Haley, Inc., and at that time Mr. Burns became vice president of the organiza- tion. He was elected president in 1931.
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Mr. Burns was married (first) in 1907 to Miss Mary Corr, who died in Watertown in 1917. She was the daughter of Michael and Mary Corr, natives of Ireland. To Mr. and Mrs. Burns was born a daughter, Eliza- beth, who is the wife of Charles Sloat, of Watertown. They have a son, Charles. Mr. Burns later married (second) Miss Mary Valin, the daugh- ter of Jerome and Catherine (Riley) Valin, of Croghan, N. Y. The former is deceased and the latter lives at LaFargeville, N. Y. To Joseph Patrick and Mary (Valin) Burns have been born six children: Jerome, deceased ; Robert Celestin and Catherine Anne, students; Sarah Alice, deceased ; Josephine and Mary, twins.
Mr. Burns is a Democrat, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and belongs to Watertown Council, No. 259, Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. He is also identified with the American Society of Civil Engineers.
George Henry Burns-In the death of George Henry Burns on April 6, 1931, the city of Watertown lost one of its most prominent business men and highly esteemed citizens. He was born in this city, Dec. 29, 1868, the son of Patrick and Mary (Kinney) Burns.
A complete sketch of Patrick Burns appears elsewhere in this history in the biography of his son, Joseph Patrick Burns.
George Henry Burns received his education in Academy Street School and Watertown High School. He learned the stone cutting, plastering and brick laying trades from his father, and, in 1893, with William Haley and the late Thomas J. Ward, he was active in the organization of Haley, Ward & Burns, builders. A few years later Mr. Ward left the partnership to engage in another business. In 1906 Burns Brothers & Haley was organized as a partnership, the members of the firm being C. C. Burns, George H. Burns, Joseph P. Burns and William Haley. The business was incorporated in 1923 with Mr. Haley as the first president. Five years later Mr. Burns became president and also held the office of treas- urer. He took an active part in the development and activities of Thomp- son Gardens, Inc., of which he was president. Burns Brothers & Haley have constructed many of the more important buildings in this section, including the Jefferson County National Bank, St. Anthony's Church, Holy Family Church, Sacred Heart Church, Hungerford-Holbrook Building, Flower Avenue School, Black River School, Potsdam High School, and many others, as well as taking a part in the development of many power plants in the North Country. Mr. Burns was active in the development of the North Country and was associated with many business and civic interests. He was a trustee of the Watertown Savings Bank, and a direc-
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tor of the Northern New York Trust Company, and Northern New York Utilities, Inc.
In 1893 Mr. Burns married Miss Mary Martin, the daughter of Michael and Anne (Burns) Martin. They had a son, Leo, born in 1895 and died in 1896. Mrs. Burns died in 1896 and is buried in Watertown.
Mr. Burns was a trustee for 35 years of Holy Family Catholic Church, and belonged to Watertown Council, No. 259, Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, and Black River Valley Club.
The Children's Home of Jefferson County in Watertown was originally known as the Watertown Home for Destitute and Friendless Orphans and Children, and was founded in 1859. It had its origin immediately follow- ing the death of a widow, who met with a sudden death, leaving two chil- dren entirely destitute, with no relatives to care for them. A few women held an informal meeting and decided to rent a house and establish a home for the unfortunate children and for such others as might be left home- less in the community. They secured a building and a matron was in- stalled the following day, March 1st, and the names of James and Mattie O'Donnell, aged ten and eight years, respectively, were the first recorded on the books, and the first matron was Miss Jane Frazier. The first home was located on the north side of Woodruff Street, a few doors from Wash- ington Street, and John A. Haddock made himself responsible for the rent. The second home, occupied by the orphans was located on the northeast corner of Sterling and Goodale Streets, the third near the corner of Franklin Street and Public Square, and the fourth was located on Franklin Street and Keyes Avenue, which was donated by Rev. Richard G. Keyes in 1862. On March 1, 1929, the home was moved to the Cottage Plan on Upper State Street, and the name was changed at that time to the Children's Home of Jefferson County.
At the first meeting held on April 28, 1859, the following trustees were chosen: Willard Ives, Isaac H. Fiske, Aaron C. Cady, Charles B. Hoard, William H. Angel, Frederick W. Hubbard, Milton Clark, John A. Haddock and James M. Clark. The Home was incorporated on May 11, 1859, under the title of the Watertown Home for Destitute and Friendless Orphans and Children, according to the act of April 12, 1848. On May 19, 1860, a meeting was held to elect a board of Directresses to act with the Trustees. Mrs. Robert Lansing was elected first Directress; Mrs. Isaac H. Fiske, secretary and treasurer; and Mrs. Ambrose W. Clark, second Directress.
The first report was made in October, 1861, and showed that 42 children had been taken care of during that year. On March 19, 1862, a resolution
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was passed to procure $5,000 which was raised through a public appeal, and in 1863 another $5,000 was received, and was given by the State through the untiring efforts of Senator James A. Bell, of Dexter, N. Y. The building was built on the corner of Franklin Street and Keyes Avenue and occupied on April 20, 1864, at a cost of about $14,000, finished and furnished. Fifty children came in from the old Home. The State aid was discontinued in 1871.
In 1864 the name was changed to the Jefferson County Orphan Asylum. The county does not pay and never paid anything toward the support of this institution. Children are received between the ages of two and four- teen, and the institution is strictly non-sectarian.
At the present time Eugene H. Bunce and his wife are the superintend- ents of the Home, having been appointed to office in 1922 after serving as superintendents of the Jefferson County Farm School for Boys. They are very capable and the institution has enjoyed a fine reputation and attained a high standard since they have assumed management. Mr. and Mrs. Bunce have the interest of the children at all times and have recently organized an orchestra and band at the Home.
The directresses: Mrs. Robert Lansing, 1860-84; Miss F. E. Hunger- ford, 1884-98; and Mrs. Smith T. Woolworth, 1898, to present. The treas- urers: Mrs. Isaac H. Fiske, 1860-76; Miss Frances E. Hungerford, 1876-84; Mrs. George W. Knowlton, Jr., 1884-1907; and Miss Emily A. Tolles, 1907-11. The secretaries: Mrs. John Moffett, 1897-1901; Miss Emily A. Tolles, 1901-07; Mrs. Samuel Child, 1907, to present. Officers of the Board of Trustees: Charles B. Hoard, president, 1861-65; Willard Ives, president, 1865-96; John Lansing, president, 1896-1907; P. B. Grant, president, 1907-11; and Frank A. Fletcher, president, 1911, to present. Secretaries: Robert Lansing, 1861-78; George W. Knowlton, Jr., 1878-81. Treasurers : Samuel B. Upton, 1861-81. Secretary and Treasurer, George W. Knowlton, Jr., 1881.
Hyman G. Ellis .- Having spent the greater part of his business career in the city of Watertown, where he rose to be one of the outstanding fig- ures in its business life, as founder of the Globe Store, Hyman G. Ellis died Dec. 13, 1926, and the announcement of his death caused widespread grief and a sense of real loss to the community. He had a very wide circle of friends and was the leader of the Jewish community in Watertown and Northern New York. He was nationally known for his enthusiastic activi- ties in Jewish philanthropies, having been chairman of all Jewish philan- thropic campaigns which were held in this section for many years.
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Mr. Ellis's meteoric rise from a penniless Jewish immigrant boy to one of Northern New York's wealthiest citizens is little short of miraculous. He was born at Ratek, Russian Poland, in 1868, his parents being Russian Jews. As a small boy be showed unusual zeal for studying, a zeal that he kept up through his life. He was entirely self-educated. He was a competent linguist, however, having been a fluent speaker of several lan- guages. When about 21 years old he left his native land and came to New York City where he remained about a year. While there he married Miss Anna Schlachetzky, in 1892. She was also a native of Poland. Shortly after his marriage Mr. Ellis removed to Mahanoy City, Pa., where he began as a peddler of merchandise. After about a year at that place he came with his wife to Watertown and started in business in a very small way, peddling a small stock of merchandise in the country. Mr. Ellis saw the possibilities in the clothing business and in 1894 he opened a small clothing store in the former Cole block, at the corner of Jackson and Court streets, near the site of the present Globe store. This store was very small during the first few years of its existence and older residents of the city will recall that Mrs. Ellis and other members of the family all helped in its growth. Mr. Ellis' uncle, a Mr. Jacobs, joined in a partnership with Mr. Ellis and for about six years assisted him in building up the business. Mr. Jacobs died about 1910.
Under Mr. Ellis' competent guidance the business gradually grew and expanded until it was found necessary to take over the other store in the block and later to take over the entire second floor. In 1912 Mr. Ellis pur- chased the Cole block and the land on which it stood. The business con- tinued to expand and in 1919 a contract for the erection of a modern, fire- proof three-story brick block was awarded. Mr. Ellis' business foresight was seen in the fact that it was so arranged that it was not necessary to close the store for business during the period when the new building was being erected. The structure was finished in 1921. At the time of its completion, it was thought sufficiently large to take care of all possible expansion in the business for a decade to come, but in December, 1924, Mr. Ellis purchased the three properties on Court Street adjoining the old Globe Store, at 310-18 Court Street, formerly occupied by William Straus' Bakery, Sidney Mantell's Jewelry Shop, and the A. & P. Company's store, and in 1925 the stores were remodeled and enlarged to facilitate added business.
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