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Alton T. Foster received his education in the public schools of Dexter, N. Y., and in 1892 was graduated from the Clinton Liberal Institute of Fort Plain, N. Y. He later taught school at Hounsfield, Perch River, and Limerick, all in Jefferson County, and in 1898 he came to Watertown, where he became associated with the grocery firm of Brown & Foster. In 1903 he became associated with C. D. Hodge, general contractor. Five years later Mr. Foster became a member of the firm, which was thereafter known as Hodge & Foster. They have completed numerous large contracts in New York, among which may be mentioned the power plant and indus- trial building of J. B. Wise & Company, the New York Telephone Build- ing, the Black River Valley Club, the Third Ward School, Watertown; school buildings at Dexter, N. Y .; mason work on the administration build-
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ing, quartermaster storehouse, barracks buildings, gun sheds, and stables, at Madison Barracks, Sacket Harbor; mason work on the Taggart-Oswego Bag Company buildings at Oswego, N. Y .; the rebuilding of the mills of the National Paper Products Company, of Carthage, N. Y., and the addi- tion to the Jefferson county clerk's office.
Sept. 19, 1900, Mr. Foster married Miss Florence Bonney, the daughter of Madison and Ella (Horr) Bonney, natives of Brownville. Mr. Bonney is deceased and his widow lives in Watertown.
Mr. Foster is a Republican, a member of All Souls Universalist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lincoln League, Sons of Veterans, and Chamber of Commerce.
The Foster residence is located at 1008 Washington Street.
Howard H. Vrooman .- One of the representative young business men of Watertown is Howard H. Vrooman, dealer in boats and radios, with headquarters at 266 State Street. He was born at Deer River, Lewis County, N. Y., November 2, 1879, the son of DeVene and Stella (Hubbard) Vrooman.
DeVene Vrooman was born at Deer River, Lewis County, and his wife was born at Carthage, N. Y. In early life he was a farmer, and later became interested in the garage business in Watertown. He also con- ducted a machine shop and serviced the H. H. Babcock machines. In 1916 Mr. Vrooman established a bus line and was engaged in that enterprise at the time of his death. He had a franchise between Watertown and Low- ville via Copenhagen. Mr. Vrooman was a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church. He is buried at Deer River, Lewis County. His widow lives at St. Petersburg, Fla. Their children were: Ward, de- ceased; Howard H., the subject of this sketch; Lucy, married Raymond Carter, lives at St. Petersburg, Fla .; and Erwin, lives at White Plains, N. Y.
DeVene Vrooman was the son of Erwin Vrooman, who was a native of Herkimer County, N. Y. He engaged in the feed and flour business at Deer River for many years and was also a farmer. He is buried at Deer River.
The education of Howard H. Vrooman was received in the public schools of Deer River and he attended West Carthage High School. He was em- ployed for a time in his father's garage and later owned and operated a bus line between Watertown and Cape Vincent, Watertown and Sackets Harbor, and Watertown and Alexandria Bay. He sold his interests in 1925 to the Colonial Bus Company and two years later established his present business in Watertown. Mr. Vrooman is representative for Elton
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Outboard Motors for which he is wholesale dealer in 13 counties; Chris- Craft Corporation; Dee-Wites, Inc .; Thompson Boat Company ; Old Towne Canoe Company; and the Atwater-Kent Radio. He also carries a com- plete line of motor boat accessories.
In 1921 Mr. Vrooman was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Churchill, the daughter of William and Dora (Phillips) Churchill, natives of Rutland, Jefferson County. He is deceased and his widow lives in Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Vrooman have two sons, William and Paul.
Mr. Vrooman is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Crescent Yacht Club.
William J. Crowder, who is general manager and assistant treasurer of the Toohey Silk Mills, Inc., is recognized as one of the able business executives and representative citizens of Watertown. He was born at Gouverneur, N. Y., April 15, 1889, the son of William J. and Anna Crowder.
William J. Crowder, deceased, was a native of Michigan and his wife was born at Canton, N. Y. He spent many years in the employ of the New York Central Railroad in charge of the machine and car shops at Watertown as an inspector. He died in 1925 and his wife died in 1894. Both are buried in Watertown. He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Foresters. To Mr. and Mrs. Crowder were born three sons: William J., the subject of this sketch; Herbert, lives at Detroit, Mich .; and Earl, a World War veteran. He was severely shell shocked while serving in France and is now at the Veterans Hospital, Battle Creek, Mich.
William J. Crowder, Sr., was the son of James Crowder, who was a Civil War veteran. He was born in England but during the greater part of his life lived at Gouverneur, N. Y., where he is buried. He was a mining contractor.
William J. Crowder grew up in Gouverneur and attended the public schools. He completed his education in Watertown and entered the employ of the Valentine & Bentley Silk Company as an office boy. He later was promoted to foreman and when the company was absorbed by the Toohey Silk Mills, Inc., he continued in the same capacity. Later, he became assis- tant superintendent and then superintendent, and in 1930 he was appointed general manager. In January, 1931, Mr. Crowder assumed the duties of general manager and assistant treasurer.
On April 29, 1902, Mr. Crowder was united in marriage with Miss Lena Montondo, the daughter of Alexander and Mary Montondo, natives of New York and Ireland, respectively. They are now residents of Water-
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town. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Crowder: Kenneth, deceased; Adelaide, a graduate of Watertown High School; William J., Jr .; Rose Mary ; and Reginald.
In politics Mr. Crowder is identified with the Republican party. He is an active member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose and F. O. Eagles. He also holds membership in the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.
Edward J. Singleton .- One of the outstanding citizens of Jefferson County is Edward J. Singleton, who has served as chief of police in Water- town since 1913. He was born in this city, June 23, 1864, the son of John and Mary (Ryan) Singleton.
John Singleton was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, the son of John Singleton, who was among the first settlers of Watertown. The son was a blacksmith by trade and spent many years in the employ of the Old Rome-Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad, later being connected with the New York Central Railroad. He was a Democrat and held member- ship in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Singleton are deceased. She was also born in Ireland and came to the United States with her brother, John Ryan, who lost his life while in service during the Civil War. There were six children in the Singleton family: John and William, both live at Watertown; Thomas and Henry, both deceased ; Edward J., the subject of this sketch; and James, deceased.
Edward J. Singleton attended the public schools of Watertown and as a boy became interested in the printing business. Later he was employed by the Watertown Carriage Company, where he learned the trade of car- riage trimmer, and he was later associated with the Babcock Carriage Works. For a time he was interested in business in Syracuse, N. Y., and also was employed by the H. A. Moyer Carriage Works, of Syracuse. Mr. Singleton returned to Watertown in 1891 and spent two years with the Excelsior Carriage Company. He became a member of the local police force in July, 1893, and in March, 1898, became sergeant. He was pro- moted to the rank of captain of the detective force in October, 1908, and accepted the duties of chief of police, July 11, 1913.
In 1888 Mr. Singleton married Miss Mary Casey, who died in Water- town in 1929. She was the daughter of Thomas and Catherine (Murphy) Casey, who were natives of Ireland. To Mr. and Mrs. Singleton were born six children: 1. Thomas, married Anna Bird, lives at Buffalo, N. Y. 2. Delancy, married M. Crossett, lives at Columbus, Ohio. By a former marriage he has two daughters, Mary and Jane. 3. Florence, lives at.
EDWARD J. SINGLETON
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Watertown. 4. Beatrice, married Alfred Gilligan, lives at Watertown. They have a daughter, Barbara. 5. Edward, deceased. 6. Catherine, deceased.
Mr. Singleton holds membership in Holy Family Catholic Church, and is a charter member of Watertown Council, No. 259, Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree. He is also a life member of the B. P. O. Elks, No. 496. He has served as president of the New York State Chiefs of Police Asso- ciation, and as treasurer of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Charles Hayden .- One of the representative and public spirited citizens of Sackets Harbor is Charles Hayden, village treasurer, and successful real estate operator. He has also been station agent at this place for the New York Central Railroad for almost 25 years. He was born at Waddington, N. Y., April 23, 1881, the son of Mathew and Ellen (O'Donahue) Hayden.
Both Mathew Hayden and his wife were born in County Killarney, Ire- land, and after their marriage in Montreal they settled in Kingston, On- tario, where Mr. Hayden learned the tanner's trade. He became an expert in the finishing of leathers and later lived at Waddington, N. Y., where he continued as a tanner for a number of years, later moving to Canton. He retired in 1890 and died in October, 1930. He is buried at Canton, N. Y., and his widow lives at that place. Mr. Hayden was a Republican and held membership in St. Mary's Catholic Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Hayden were born the following children: John, lives at Potsdam, N. Y .; Matthew, lives at Canton, N. Y., where he has been connected with the St. Lawrence Plain Dealer for 45 years ; William, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, con- nected with the postal department at Canton, N. Y .; Charles, the subject of this sketch; Frank, lives at Fulton, N. Y .; Clarence, deceased; Clifton, who is connected with the Rutland Railroad, Middlebury, Vt .; and Harold, who is principal of Antwerp (N. Y.) High School.
Charles Hayden was educated in the public and high schools of Canton, N. Y. As a young man he learned telegraphy and in 1903 became an oper- ator for the New York Central Railroad at Canton. The following year he was transferred to Boonville, N. Y., as operator and clerk, and in 1907 went to Chaumont, N. Y. Mr. Hayden came to Sackets Harbor on Feb. 9, 1909, as agent. He has been interested in the real estate business here since 1915 and specializes in residence and farm property.
In 1907 Mr. Hayden married Miss Maude H. Collins, who is the daugh- ter of Thomas and Susan (Tanner) Collins, natives of Carthage and North Lawrence, respectively. Both are buried at Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Hay- den have two children: 1. Robert E., born July 7, 1908, a graduate of
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Sackets Harbor High School in 1926 and Colgate University in 1930. He was prominent in athletics at the latter institution and is now coach and science instructor at Congers (N. Y.) High School. 2. Pauline Elizabeth.
Politically, Mr. Hayden is a Republican. He has been president of the local board of education and is now village treasurer. He holds member- ship in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, and the Watertown Council No. 259, Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. He has been active in the Chamber of Commerce of Sackets Harbor, having held various offices in that organiza- tion. It was through Mr. Hayden's efforts that the present fine play- ground for children was established. He is recognized as one of the com- munity's civic leaders. He was general chairman of the reception commit- tee when Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Sackets Harbor in 1929.
Harold Hastings Illingworth, deceased, was a representative citizen and highly esteemed business man of Watertown for many years. He was born at Saltaire, England, Jan. 10, 1879, and died in Watertown, Oct. 16, 1918. Mr. Illingworth was the son of Henry and Ruth (Greenwood) Illing- worth.
Both Henry Illingworth and his wife are deceased. They were natives of England and after their arrival in this country lived at Saxton River, Vt., where Mr. Illingworth became widely known as an expert wool buyer. He and his wife are buried at Saxton River. He was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Illing- worth were: Harold Hastings, the subject of this sketch; Percival Ben- tick, fruit grower, lives at Chester, Vt .; Ernest Frederick, postmaster, lives at Springfield, Vt .; Archibald Greenwood, lives at Bellows Falls, Vt .; Edith, lives at Rochester, N. Y .; Grace, married Roy Mould, lives at Roches- ter, N. Y .; Robert, lives at St. Paul, Minn .; and Harry, lives at Rochester, N. Y.
Harold Hastings Illingworth was six years old when he came to this country with his parents. He obtained his education in the public schools of Saxton River, Vt., and attended Vermont Academy after his graduation from Saxton River High School. He spent a year in a return visit to Eng- land and then attended Salem Commercial College in Massachusetts. Mr. Illingworth enlisted for service in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippine Islands for three years, after which he was discharged. He began his business career with the New York Telephone Company, at New- bury, N. Y., and later was identified with the Folger Boat Company at Clayton, N. Y. He came to Watertown as a clerk in the office of the super- intendent of the New York Central Railroad, and soon after became con-
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nected with the interests of the Agricultural Insurance Company, with whom he was identified at the time of his death in 1918.
Mr. Illingworth married Miss Maude Parker, the daughter of George Wilbur and Alice (Colton) Parker, who were natives of Sackets Harbor. The former died Feb. 17, 1918, and the latter Dec. 9, 1919. They had two children: Maude Illingworth and Floyd, who lives at Sackets Harbor. To Mr. and Mrs. Illingworth were born two sons: Harold Parker, married Miss Madeline Lang, lives at Rochester, N. Y .; and Floyd Greenwood, lives at Sackets Harbor.
Mr. Illingworth was a Republican, a member of the First Baptist Church, and belonged to Watertown Lodge F. & A. M. No. 58. His widow is librarian at the Hay Memorial Library in Sackets Harbor.
Sheldon G. Stratton, who is widely known in Jefferson County as the capable postmaster of Sackets Harbor, is a native of that place. He was born Nov. 16, 1888, the son of Joseph N. and Ellen M. (Whalen) Stratton.
Joseph N. Stratton was born at Smithville, N. Y., and his wife was a native of Adams, Jefferson County. For 35 years Mr. Stratton was a stew- ard on vessels on the Great Lakes, and after leaving that work he owned and operated a general store at Sackets Harbor, under the firm name of J. N. Stratton & Son. The business was liquidated in 1923 and at that time Mr. Stratton retired. He is a Republican, a member of the Presbyter- ian Church, and has the following lodge affiliations: Sackets Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 135, Past Master; Sackets Harbor Chapter R. A. M. No. 68, Past High Priest; and Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11. Mrs. Stratton died in 1927 and is buried at Sackets Harbor. There were two children born to Mr. and Mrs. Stratton: Lena, married Walter G. New- burn, lives at Rutherford, N. J .; and Sheldon G., the subject of this sketch.
Sheldon G. Stratton obtained his education in the public schools of Sackets Harbor. He learned the jeweler's trade with Frank L. Wells, de- ceased, in whose employ he remained for 12 years. In 1916 he went to Canastota, N. Y., as a jeweler but the following year returned to Sackets Harbor, where he was identified with the business of J. N. Stratton & Son until 1923. Mr. Stratton was appointed postmaster of Sackets Harbor on Nov. 25, 1922, during the administration of President Warren G. Harding. He was subsequently re-appointed to office by President Coolidge and Presi- dent Herbert Hoover. Before accepting the office of postmaster Mr. Strat- ton had served as supervisor of the town of Hounsfield. He has always taken an active and prominent part in the civic life of the community in which he lives.
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On June 28, 1909, Mr. Stratton was united in marriage with Miss Eliza- beth M. Marsh, and they have two children: S. Marsh, attends Cornell University ; and Murray William, attends Sackets Harbor High School.
Mr. Stratton is a Republican and at the present time is president of the local board of education. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Sackets Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 135, Past Master ; Sackets Harbor Chapter R. A. M. No. 68; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; and Media Temple. He has also served as president of the Chamber of Commerce.
Walter Edward Gurney .- One of the leading citizens of Jefferson County is Mr. Gurney, who lives retired at Sackets Harbor, where he is resident trustee of Hay Memorial Library. He was born at Sackets Har- bor, April 3, 1870, the son of Norman and Maria C. (Vaughan) Gurney.
Norman Gurney successfully engaged in business at Sackets Harbor for many years. He was born at Watertown and his wife was a native of Sackets Harbor. In 1849 Mr. Gurney went west to California and was fairly successful in gold prospecting. Upon his return to New York he be- came interested in the drug business with Col. Walter B. Camp, and when the latter retired from the firm Mr. Gurney became associated with John S. Pettit. At the latter's death his son continued the business and is still thus engaged. Mr. Gurney and his wife are deceased and are buried at Sackets Harbor. He was a Democrat, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and was one of the organizers of Sackets Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 135, being Master of the lodge for 26 years, and High Priest of Sackets Harbor Chapter No. 68 R. A. M. for 22 years. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Gurney was Walter Edward, the subject of this sketch. Maria C. (Vaughan) Gurney was the daughter of Commodore William and Abbie C. Vaughan, natives of Pennsylvania and New York, respectively. Mr. Vaughan was commissioned a commodore in the U. S. Navy by President Madison, and his papers of appointment are still in the possession of Mrs. Gurney. He was in charge of the "old pig gun," used in the War of 1812, and when the British attacked Horse Island Lighthouse with the ship, "Royal George," they were out of cannon and when the Royal George threw over a ball, it fell short and was picked up by a U. S. Marine and wrapped with cloth and fired from the "old pig gun." It killed 14 men, wounded 28, and tore away the main mast, and the Royal George sailed away.
Walter Edward Gurney received his education in the public schools of Sackets Harbor and attended Adams Collegiate Institute after his gradu- ation from high school. He became an electrical engineer for the Western
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Electric Company and served in that capacity for six years. He then returned to Sackets Harbor and established a general mercantile business, which he successfully conducted until his retirement on July 3, 1931.
In 1900 Mr. Gurney was united in marriage with Miss Helen S. Stotler, the daughter of Mortimer and Eunice (Wilson) Stotler, of Theresa, N. Y., where they lived retired. Mr. and Mrs. Gurney have four children: 1. June, a graduate of Potsdam Normal School, now a teacher in the schools of New York Mills, N. Y. 2. Evelyn, a graduate of Potsdam Normal School, now a teacher in the schools of Dolgeville, N. Y. 3. Norman, a graduate of New York University, now identified with the Bethlehem Steel Company of New York. 4. Vaughan, a student.
Mr. Gurney is identified with the Democratic party in politics, and is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church, having served for the past 15 years as president of the board of trustees. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and is affiliated with Sackets Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 135; Sackets Harbor Chapter R. A. M. No. 68; and Knights of Pythias No. 268, Past Chancellor.
George Van Santvoord Camp, deceased, was recognized as one of the able business men and substantial citizens of Watertown, where he was cashier of the Jefferson County National Bank for a number of years. He was born in that city, Dec. 9, 1860, and died Feb. 2, 1915. He is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. Mr. Camp was the son of Talcott Hale and Ann Elizabeth (Sewall) Camp.
Talcott Hale Camp was born at Utica, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1816. His father moved to Sackets Harbor when he was a small child and he was educated there. He located in Watertown in 1840 and established a drug and paint business in the Paddock Building, a store which ultimately came under the management of his son, Walter H. Camp, and the late George B. Massey. Mr. Camp was one of the earliest advocates of the railroad between Rome and Cape Vincent, and in 1863 was elected to the direc- torate of the road. He was a trustee of the Watertown Steam Engine Company. For 30 years he was a trustee of the Jefferson County Savings Bank and was president of that institution for several years before his death. In 1856 he was elected president of the Jefferson County National Bank. Mr. Camp was a prominent member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was married on June 3, 1847, to Miss Ann Elizabeth Sewall, the daughter of Henry D. Sewall. They had three sons: Fred Sewall, Walter Hale and George Van Santvoord. Mr. Camp died Feb. 7, 1897, and his wife died June 3, 1888.
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The Camp family is of English origin and bore its coat-of-arms as early as 1597, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The founder of the Ameri- can branch of the family was Nicholas Camp, who immigrated in 1630. The name, Nicholas Camp, is found on the record at Milford, Conn., in 1639, and at Wethersfield in 1646. Elnathan Camp, a direct descendant of Nicholas Camp, married Eunice Talcott. They had four sons and three daughters. Elnathan Camp was a captain and a quartermaster in the Continental Army. Talcott Camp, eldest son of Elnathan Camp, was born in 1762 and died in 1832. He was a student at Yale University at the age of 19, and left college to go with his father in the army. He was a member of the Durham Connecticut Company, and was commissary officer. He was one of the pioneers of Utica, where he settled in 1798. He was at one time president of the village of Utica. He made the long journey on horseback to Fort Washington, now Cincinnati, Ohio, to locate land warrants granted for Revolutionary service. His wife, Nancy, was a daughter of Capt. Jonathan Hale. Mr. Camp's warmest friend was Com- modore John Paul Jones, of Revolutionary fame. Their son, George Camp, was born in the historic town of Glastonbury, Conn., Aug. 8, 1790. In the winter of 1816-17 he came to Sackets Harbor, where he set up the first printing press in the village and issued the first newspaper ever published there, a paper which was noted as being a warm champion of federalistic doctrine, and at the same time a vigorous exponent of local interests. His wife was Elizabeth Hitchcock, the daughter of Eliakim Hitchcock, a native of Connecticut. There were born to George and Elizabeth Camp three sons: Talcott Hale, George Hull, and Col. Walter B. Camp.
George Van Santvoord Camp was graduated from Mt. Pleasant Mili- tary Academy at Ossining-on-the-Hudson, after which he entered Am- herst College, from which he was graduated in 1882. While there he was the college organist. Upon the completion of his college work Mr. Camp returned to Watertown and became identified with the Jefferson County National Bank, with which he was actively connected until the date of his death. He advanced through the various positions to the office of assistant cashier, and at the death of Smith T. Woolworth in 1907 Mr. Camp became cashier. He was also a member of the executive committee of the Jeffer- son County Savings Bank and trustee, and was a director of the Bank of Antwerp, and trustee of the Northern New York Trust Company.
Mr. Camp was one of the finest musicians in the city of Watertown. Upon the completion of his college work he became organist of the First Presbyterian Church in Watertown, and gave his services gratuitously to the church throughout his career, also being choir master for many years, an office which he also filled without financial remuneration. In 1889 he gave a fine organ to the church, which is one of its prized posses-
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