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Francis Farmer was born at Herkimer, N. Y., in 1815, and his wife was a native of Fowler, St. Lawrence County. He was a dairy owner and also raised hops on an extensive scale. Mr. Farmer died in 1896 and his wife died in 1906. Both are buried at Gouverneur, N. Y., in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Farmer was a Republican and a member of the Univer- salist Church. There were six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Farmer: Eugene, lives at Evans Mills, N. Y .; Grosvenor S., the subject of this sketch; Greeley, deceased; Herbert, lives at Gouverneur; Ardon, lives at Syracuse; and Hattie, married Rev. Gilchrist, and she is deceased.
Grosvenor S. Farmer secured his early education in the Gouverneur public schools and in 1871 received the degree of Bachelor of Science at St. Lawrence University. He then took up the study of medicine and in 1874 was graduated from New York Homeopathic Medical College and Flower Hospital with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Doctor Farmer began his professional career at Gouverneur, where he was located until 1880, and he has since been a resident of Watertown. At the termination of 50 years of practice in this city a banquet was tendered Doctor Farmer on Jan. 6, 1930, at the Black River Valley Club. It was also his 80th birth- day and on this occasion friends and associates of many years standing met to pay high tribute to him.
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Doctor Farmer held the office of health officer in Watertown for a period of 41 years. He has served as president of the Jefferson County Medical Society, and is a prominent member of the New York State Medi- cal Society, and the American Medical Association.
Doctor Farmer was married (first) in 1876 to Miss Meriam Conkey, who died Dec. 7, 1881. She was the daughter of Harlow and Lorraine (Livingston) Conkey, natives of St. Lawrence County, now deceased. To Doctor and Mrs. Farmer was born one son, Harlow G. He is now a promi- nent physician and surgeon in Watertown.
On June 6, 1883, Doctor Farmer was married (second) to Miss Flora M. Holden, the daughter of Christopher A. Holden, a native of Nantucket, Mass. To this marriage four children were born: Muriel, born May 13, 1885, died April 15, 1888; Alice, born Oct. 29, 1886, died May 6, 1888; Francis, born July 7, 1889, lives at Cleveland, Ohio; and Rosalind, born Oct. 3, 1890, married John Alfred Remington, lives at Adams, N. Y. They have four daughters: Alice, Rosalind, Helen, Flora.
Politically, Doctor Farmer has always been a Republican. He is a mem- ber of All Souls Universalist Church, and a charter member of Black River Valley Club.
For two years Doctor Farmer was president of the Watertown Build- ing & Loan Association.
Walter P. Eaton .- Among the representative and highly esteemed busi- ness men of the North Country is Walter P. Eaton, who is manager of the Watertown and Clayton Division of the General Ice Cream Corpora- tion, with offices at 499 Factory Street, Watertown. He was born at Bos- ton, Mass., Oct. 11, 1888, the son of Charles F. and Viola H. (Kelley) Eaton.
Charles F. Eaton lives retired in Watertown. He was born at Brown- field, Me., and his wife was a native of Rockland, Me. As a young man he entered the ranks of the Boston Fire Department, with which he was iden- tified for a period of 23 years. He subsequently became a cabinet maker and later a well known general contractor. He retired in 1924 and removed to Clayton, N. Y., and since Jan. 1, 1930, has been a resident of Water- town. Mr. Eaton is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. His wife died in 1929 and is buried at Grindstone Island, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Eaton were born two children: Walter P., the subject of this sketch; and Blanche M., married Stanley J. Evans, lives at Lawrence, Long Island, N. Y.
Charles F. Eaton is the son of the late Judge Alpheus and Phoebe (Storer) Eaton, who were natives of Maine. He was a prominent attorney
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and also served as county judge, being a leading Republican in that sec- tion. Both he and his wife are buried at Brownfield, Me.
Viola H. (Kelley) Eaton was the daughter of James W. and Mary (Horton) Kelley, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of Eng- land. He owned large stone quarries in Canada and later engaged in the stone business at Grindstone Island, N. Y.
Walter P. Eaton obtained his education in the public schools of Boston, Mass., and is a graduate of the old English High School, class of 1903. He spent the following two years in graduate work and during that time was employed in the law offices of Augustus Russ as a clerk. In 1905 Mr. Eaton went to Clayton, N. Y., where he entered the employ of J. M. Hungerford, being associated with him continuously until 1912. In the latter year Mr. Eaton became a salesman for Bakewell & Phillips, of Clayton, but in 1913 he went with the Barnard & Bennett Construction Company, of Rochester, N. Y., as field manager and accountant, with headquarters at Clayton. He also was located at Massena, N. Y., with the same company, and in 1916 went to Bath, N. Y., as assistant superintendent for the Joseph Walker Construction Company, road builders. On March 1, 1917, Mr. Eaton pur- chased a half interest in a business with Stephen A. Devendorf, at La- Fargeville, N. Y., and they became successful manufacturers of soft drinks. The business was later removed to Clayton and thereafter was known as the Clayton Bottling Works. They also became manufacturers of ice cream and organized the Clayton Ice Cream Company. They were pioneers in the delivery of ice cream to the dealer by trucks. Later, Mr. Eugene P. McKinley purchased the interests of Mr. Devendorf, and the business con- tinued until April 19, 1926, when the owners sold out to the General Ice Cream Corporation. At that time Mr. Eaton became manager of the Clay- ton division. He has had offices in Watertown since Jan. 1, 1930. The General Ice Cream Corporation enjoys a remarkable business throughout the Northern Country.
In 1917 Mr. Eaton was united in marriage with Miss Amelia DuFord, the daughter of Michael J. and Emma (LeFaivre) DuFord, who are resi- dents of Clayton, where they were born. Mr. DuFord, retired, spent many years in the employ of the New York Central Railroad. To Mr. and Mrs. Eaton has been born a son, Robert M.
Mr. Eaton is a Republican and held numerous public offices at Clayton. He belongs to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and has the following lodge and club affiliations : Clayton Lodge F. & A. M. No. 296; Clayton Chapter, R. A. M. No. 301, Past High Priest; Watertown Council R. & S. M. M. No. 34, Past Master, 1929-30; Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11; Media Temple; Past Assistant Grand Lecturer of the 17th District of Royal Arch Masons ; F. O. Eagles ; Rotary Club; Black River Valley Club; Clayton Golf Club; Keystone Club; and Watertown Chamber of Commerce.
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Howard F. Waterman .- As agency secretary of the Agricultural In- surance Company, with offices at 207 Washington Street, Mr. Waterman is recognized as a leading figure in insurance circles in Watertown and throughout the North Country. He was born at Hartford, Conn., March 30, 1868, the son of Frank W. and Gertrude (Palmes) Waterman.
Frank W. Waterman, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Blue Hills, Conn., in 1846, and his wife was a native of Wethers- field, Conn. As a young man he became interested in the insurance busi- ness and became identified with the Travelers Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conn., in 1876. He was transferred to Rockford, Ill., as a special agent. Later he was connected with insurance interests in Watertown, and then went with the American Insurance Company, being identified with the latter concern for many years. He resides at Rockford, Ill., His wife died in 1913. At the age of 17 years Mr. Waterman enlisted for service in the Civil War and served as a member of the 16th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, being the youngest man in his company. He partici- pated in numerous important battles and skirmishes of the war and was held prisoner in the Andersonville prison for 200 days. Mr. Waterman is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and is past president of the 16th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Association. Politically, he is a Re- publican, and he holds membership in the Second Congregational Church. Three children were born to Frank W. and Gertrude (Palmes) Waterman: Howard F., the subject of this sketch; Robert, deceased; and Edna, who died at Riverside, Ill., in 1929.
Frank W. Waterman is the son of Peter Waterman, also a native of Connecticut. He is buried at Hartford. Gertrude (Palmes) Waterman was the daughter of Oliver and Eliza Jane (Clark) Palmes, natives of East Haddam and Rocky Hill, Conn., respectively. Both are buried at East Haddam.
Howard F. Waterman attended the public schools of Hartford and Rock- ford and is a graduate of Rockford High School. He was employed for a time as office boy by the Knowlton Manufacturing Company, and later learned the machinist's trade with the W. F. and John Barnes Company. He also spent some time in the offices of the Emmerson & Talcott Manu- facturing Company. Mr. Waterman began his career in the insurance field with the Rockford Insurance Company, of Rockford, Ill., as a clerk and later became a special agent. The company later became the American Insurance Company, and after several years Mr. Waterman resigned and went with the Northern Insurance Company, of London, England, as their special agent in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, with headquarters at Indianapolis, Ind. It was in 1900 that Mr. Waterman became an examiner for the Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company with offices in Indianapolis.
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Four years later the company re-insured and liquidated, and at that time Mr. Waterman went to Kansas City, Mo., with the Prussin National In- surance Company as a special agent, with Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma as his territory, with offices at Kansas City. Since 1913 he has been identi- fied with the Agricultural Insurance Company, of Watertown, with terri- tory at first in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. He became western agency superintendent in 1918 at Watertown, and later assumed his present duties as secretary for this agency.
In 1897 Mr. Waterman was united in marriage with Miss Lossie Com- ings, who died in 1929. She was the daughter of Dr. Arthur F. and Abigal (Hobart) Comings, natives of Wisconsin. They are buried at Rockford, Ill., where Dr. Comings was a leading physician. Mrs. Waterman is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. Their daughter, Phyllis, is a graduate of Central High School, Kansas City, and the Sargent School of Physical Education, Cambridge, Mass.
Mr. Waterman is a Republican, and holds membership in the Watertown Chamber of Commerce, U. S. Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson County Golf Club, and Black River Valley Club.
Henry Leonhardt .- One of the substantial and widely known citizens of Alexandria Bay is Henry Leonhardt, who is serving as postmaster. He was born at Offenthal, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, March 10, 1867, the son of George and Margaret (Zimmer) Leonhardt.
George Leonhardt was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, in 1836, and his wife was also a native of that region. He spent more than half a century in the forest service in his native land as chief forester, an im- portant position. He died in 1912 and his wife died in 1894. Both are buried at Offenthal, Germany. Their children were: Henry, the subject of this sketch; and Marie, married William Siebert, lives at Offenthal. Mr. and Mrs. Leonhardt were devout members of the Lutheran Church.
Henry Leonhardt grew up in Germany and was educated in the public schools of his native land. During 1884-87 he served in the German Army and was discharged with the rank of corporal. He came to the United States in 1888 and settled on his uncle's farm near Alexandria Bay. The following year he returned to Germany, married, and again came to this country, becoming a citizen of the United States in 1895. He continued his farming interests and at the present time is the owner of 500 acres of well improved land in Jefferson County. From 1896 until 1920 Mr. Leon- hardt also owned and operated cheese factories throughout this section and during that time erected numerous plants. He became a resident of
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Alexandria Bay in 1919 and from 1920 until 1925 devoted his time to the management of his farms. Mr. Leonhardt was appointed postmaster in 1926 and was reappointed to office in 1930. He is a director of the First National Bank of the Thousand Islands and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce.
In 1889 Mr. Leonhardt was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Zimmer, the daughter of Philip and Suzanna Zimmer, also natives of Germany, both now deceased. Mrs. Leonhardt died in 1929 and is buried at Plessis, N. Y. To Henry and Elizabeth (Zimmer) Leonhardt were born five children: 1. Mary, married Carl Roder, lives at Alexandria Bay, and they have a daughter, Margaret. 2. Elsie, married John Meisen- heimer, lives at Alexandria Bay, and they have a daughter, Ruth. 3. Anna, a graduate of Cornell University, now a teacher in the public schools of Tonawanda, N. Y. 4. Harold, married Miss Hazel Thompson, lives at Alexandria Bay. 5. Carl, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, married Miss Mary Vanducee, lives at Heuvelton, N. Y.
Politically, Mr. Leonhardt is a Republican, and he has held numerous public offices, having served as village trustee and town committeeman. He also was a member of the board of education for six years. He is a trustee of the Lutheran Church, and Kiwanis Club, and is affiliated with Alexandria Bay Lodge F. A. M. No. 297; Theresa Chapter R. A. M. No. 149, Past High Priest; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; and Media Temple.
Robert Plummer Williams .- A member of one of Watertown's best known families, Robert Plummer Williams is recognized as one of the city's representative citizens. He was born in Watertown, July 12, 1877, the son of Hon. Pardon Clarence and Sarah (Hewitt) Williams.
A complete sketch of Judge Pardon Clarence Williams appears else- where in this history.
Robert Plummer Williams attended the Watertown public schools and is a graduate of Phillips-Andover Academy. He served in the capacity of private secretary to his father during his career as judge and was identi- fied with his father's interests until the latter's retirement in 1912. In February, 1913, Mr. Williams took his family to Europe and was living at Wiesbaden, Germany, at the outbreak of the World War and they were held as civil prisoners during the entire war period. In November, 1919, after obtaining their passports, the family returned to the United States and resumed their former residence in Watertown. Mr. Williams took an active part in the organization of the Northern Acceptance Corporation in
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June, 1923, and served as secretary of the company until 1924. He is now practically retired from business and divides his time between Watertown and Washington, D. C.
Mr. Williams was married in 1900 to Miss Ethel Moran, the daughter of Francis A. and Lizzie French (Lewis) Moran, natives of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Moran was a leading capitalist in New York City until his death. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N. Y. His widow later married William H. Kretzschmar, and recently died in Dresden, Germany. To Robert Plummer and Ethel (Moran) Williams have been born three children: 1. Pardon C., who is secretary of the Thermo-Trol Corporation, of Watertown. 2. Barbara, married Frank R. Winslow, lives at Water- town. 3. Nancy Elizabeth, married Winfield Broadhurst, lives at Cherry- dale, Va.
Politically Mr. Williams is a Republican, and he holds membership in Trinity Episcopal Church.
Judge Pardon C. Williams .- Northern New York lost one of its most eminent jurists and distinguished lawyers in the death of Judge Williams, of Watertown, on Jan. 18, 1925. He was born at Ellisburg, Jefferson County, July 12, 1842, the son of William Williams, who in turn was the son of William Williams, pioneers of Jefferson County.
The Williams family came to New York from Windham County, Vt., and settled at Ellisburg. Later, they removed to Pierrepont Manor, where they became prosperous farmers.
Pardon C. Williams received his early education in the district schools of Jefferson County, and spent his boyhood on the farm. He was gradu- ated from Union Academy at Belleville, N. Y., and the Clinton Liberal Institute, a military preparatory school at Fort Plain, N. J. He was among the first students to enroll in St. Lawrence University, and was graduated from that institution. In 1862 he came to Watertown and entered the law offices of Hammond and Bigelow. The following year Mr. Williams was admitted to the New York State Bar and in that year became a member of the above mentioned law firm. Later, Mr. Bigelow retired and the firm became Hammond and Williams. Gen. Bradley Winslow was also admitted later and the firm was known as Hammond, Winslow and Williams until 1867, at which time Mr. Williams retired to practice alone. In 1868 he was elected district attorney of Jefferson County and was re-elected to that office. He retired on Dec. 31, 1874, as district attorney, and in March, 1875, formed a partnership with the late Judge John C. McCartin, under the firm name of McCartin and Williams. In the fall of 1883 Mr. Williams
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was elected to the Supreme Court bench of the Fifth Judicial District and after serving a full term of 14 years he was nominated by both the Repub- lican and Democratic parties, and was re-elected without opposition.
In 1895 Governor Levi P. Morton designated Judge Williams as one of the associate justices of the Appellate Division, First Department, sitting in New York City, and he served in that capacity until Jan. 1, 1898. In 1900 he was again designated as an associate justice of the Appellate Di- vision, Fourth Department, and served for five years. With a record of 28 years of service as a Supreme Court justice to his credit, Judge Wil- liams retired on Dec. ~ , 1911. During his career he tried some of the most celebrated criminal cases in the history of the State of New York, and his record as a jurist is most notable.
On Sept. 9, 1868, Judge Williams was united in marriage with Miss Sarah E. Hewitt, who died in Watertown in 1914. Their children were: Mrs. J. Cooper Stebbins, lives in Watertown; Robert Plummer, lives in Wa- tertown and Washington, D. C .; and Mrs. Anson Flower Robinson, died in New York City in 1929. She is buried in Watertown.
Judge Williams was a Republican, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and belonged to Lincoln League, and Black River Valley Club. He was also identified with the Jefferson County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, and American Bar Association.
Howard Faulkner Farrington, who is a member of the firm of Farring- ton, Hyland & Gregory, accountants, with offices in the Woolworth Build- ing, is numbered among Watertown's prominent young business men. He was born in New York City, Aug. 30, 1890, the son of Harry F. and Charlotte E. (Smith) Farrington.
Harry F. Farrington was born at Albany, N. Y., and now lives in Yonkers. For 35 years he was purchasing agent for Arnold, Constable & Company, of New York City, in the blanket and flannel department, his connection being discontinued when the company closed that department of its business. He is now sales representative for Dorman Commission Company in the metropolitan district. Mr. Farrington is recognized as an expert in blankets and woolens and has been called upon many times as a witness in cases where quality was paramount. He is a Republican, a member of the Dutch Reformed Church, and belongs to the Royal Ar- canum. His wife is a native of New York City. Their children are: Howard Faulkner, the subject of this sketch; Roy P., a World War veteran, lives at Irvington, N. J .; and Ethel F., married Marshall V. H. Sickles, lives at Yonkers.
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Howard Faulkner Farrington attended the public schools of New York City and was graduated from the High School of Commerce in 1909. Three years later he received the degree of Bachelor of Science at New York University. From 1909 until 1914 he was identified with the offices of Patterson, Teele & Dennis, public accountants, and during 1914-16 he was with the firm of Seller, Farrington & O'Brien, with offices in the Wool- worth Building. In January, 1916, Mr. Farrington went with Haskins & Sells, of New York City, and after four months was transferred to the Watertown offices, resigning as manager in June, 1921. He then estab- lished Howard F. Farrington & Company. On Jan. 1, 1929, he became senior member of the firm of Farrington, Hyland & Gregory. Their head- quarters are in the Chrysler Building, New York City, with branch offices in Watertown, Syracuse, White Plains, New Rochelle and Washington, D. C. Mr. Farrington is a director of the Empire State Chamber of Com- merce, and belongs to the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Society of Certified Public Accountants.
In 1912 Mr. Farrington was united in marriage with Miss Florence G. Snyder, the daughter of William F. and Freda (Schleunig) Snyder, natives of Jersey City, N. J. Mr. Snyder lives at Yonkers, N. Y. He is an architect and is associated with his son, Howard C. Snyder, as a member of the firm of Snyder & Snyder. To Mr. and Mrs. Farrington have been born three sons: Robert F., who is a member of the class of 1932, Water- town High School; Theodore Roosevelt; and David P.
Mr. Farrington is an elder of the First Presbyterian Church and served as Sunday school superintendent for ten years. He belongs to Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity, New York Athletic Club and Black River Valley Club. Politically he is a Republican and in 1922 was elected as a member of the Watertown Board of Education, taking office on Jan. 1, 1923. He served in that capacity until December, 1929, and during that time held the office of president for three years.
Alton T. Foster, who is identified with the firm of Hodge & Foster, gen- eral contractors, with offices in the Flower Building, is a representative citizen and highly successful business man of Watertown and Jefferson County. He was born at Hounsfield, Jefferson County, Aug. 4, 1873, the son of Hon. Albert and Emily F. (Broadbent) Foster.
Hon. Albert Foster, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Brownville, Jefferson County, and spent his early life on his father's farm. He learned the spinner's trade in the employ of the On- tario Woolen Company, of Dexter, N. Y., and at the outbreak of the Civil
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War enlisted in Company K, 35th New York Volunteer Infantry, with which he served for a period of two years. He then re-enlisted in the 16th New York Heavy Artillery, and at the close of the war was discharged with the rank of first lieutenant and regimental quartermaster, having served as aide-de-camp to General Joseph R. Hawley. He was wounded at the second battle of Bull Run, and was also wounded twice at the battle of Fort Fisher. Upon his return to Dexter, N. Y., Mr. Foster resumed his former employment with the Ontario Woolen Mills until 1870, when the mill was closed. He then engaged in general farming until the time of his death in 1925. His widow lives in the township of Hounsfield near Dexter. Mr. Foster was a Republican and served as a member of the Gen- eral Assembly from New York. He also held the offices of highway com- missioner and justice of the peace. He was a member of the Universalist Church and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic, being past com- mander of Julius Broadbent Post of Dexter and fire director of the Dexter Grange. To Mr. and Mrs. Foster were born the following children: Alton T., the subject of this sketch ; Julius B., lives at Garden City, Long Island, N. Y .; A. Edson, lives at Hounsfield in the township of Hounsfield, Jeffer- son County; J. Hawley, lives on the old homestead in Jefferson County ; Alice, lives at Ogdensburg, N. Y .; and Hattie C., married Chester C. Wood, lives at Fulton, N. Y.
Albert Foster was the son of Gilbert Foster, who was a native of Con- necticut. He is buried at Dexter, N. Y. Emily F. (Broadbent) Foster is the daughter of Thomas and Esther (Carroll) Broadbent, the former a native of England and the latter of Dedham, Mass. Mr. Broadbent was a weaver by trade. He came to the United States when eight years of age, learning his trade at Southbridge, Mass., and in 1826 started the looms for the Ontario Woolen Company Mills at Dexter, N. Y., the present site of the Dexter Sulphite Company Mill. Their son, Julius Broadbent, was killed in action at the battle of Antietam during the Civil War.
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