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sions. Not only had he been the leader in the church music at the First Presbyterian Church but for years he had played gratuitously Sunday evenings at Faith Chapel.
Mr. Camp married Miss Elizabeth Knowlton, the daughter of George W. Knowlton, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. Their children were: Paul Van Santvoord, who married Miss Emma Graves, and they have two sons, Van S. and Henry Sewall. They live at Portland, Ore. 2. Frances K., married Wiser Brown, lives at Southport, Conn. They have a daughter, Ann. 3. Elizabeth, married A. K. Spencer. They have a son, A. K., Jr.
Mr. Camp served as president of the Y. M. C. A. in 1896-97 and also had been treasurer of the City Anti-Tuberculosis Committee. He held membership in Black River Valley Club, Jefferson County Golf Club, and Delta Upsilon fraternity.
Mrs. Camp now lives at Sackets Harbor.
Stanley R. Adams .- One of the progressive young business men of Jefferson County is Stanley R. Adams, who is vice president and superin- tendent of the Imperial Biscuit Company, of Sackets Harbor. He was born at Pillar Point, N. Y., July 16, 1892, the son of Brayton C. and Hattie (Graham) Adams.
Brayton C. Adams is a native of New York, born at Pillar Point, and he still resides there. Throughout his life he has been interested in gen- eral farming and stock raising and is the owner of over 100 acres of land. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Hattie (Graham) Adams died in 1919 and is buried at Dexter, N. Y. She was survived by two children : Stanley R., the subject of this sketch; and Ruth, married Roger Lamphear, lives at Rodman, N. Y. Mr. Adams later mar- ried Miss Lena Carpenter and they have a daughter, Kathryn.
Stanley R. Adams grew up on his father's farm and was educated in the Dexter public schools, and also attended the Dexter High School. He completed a course of study at Northern Business College in 1910, and for a time was a farmer. Later, he was connected with the town of Brown- ville in Jefferson County. He came to Sackets Harbor in 1924 as superin- tendent of the Imperial Biscuit Company, manufacturers of dog and fox biscuits. Their products enjoy a wide distribution throughout the entire United States. In 1928 Mr. Adams assumed the duties of vice president and superintendent of the company.
In 1913 Mr. Adams was united in marriage with Miss Grace Johnson, the daughter of Orson and Anna (Mckeever) Johnson, natives of Canada
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and now residents of Pillar Point, N. Y. Mr. Johnson is a retired farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have no children.
Mr. Adams is a Republican and is secretary of the Sackets Harbor Fire Department. He is a trustee of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Sackets Harbor Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 135, Master; Sackets Harbor Chap- ter R. A. M. No. 68, Scribe; Watertown Coommandery K. T. No. 11; and Chamber of Commerce.
Edward Villars, who is vice president of the National Exchange Bank and Trust Company, and proprietor of the Edward Villars Drug Store, of Carthage, is one of the progressive, enterprising and civic leaders of Jefferson County. He is a native of Jefferson County, born at Antwerp, March 23, 1861.
Edward and Mary (Brown) Villars, grandparents of the subject of this sketch, lived and died in County Limerick, Ireland, where he was a farmer. His ancestors were French refugees who settled in Ireland. His wife was the daughter of Patrick Brown, a farmer of the same locality.
Patrick Villars, son of Edward and Mary (Brown) Villars, was born at Castletown Conyers, County Limerick, Ireland, where he remained until he was 20 years of age. He sailed from Liverpool, England, in May, 1847, and after a voyage of four weeks landed in Boston, Mass., on June 3rd. He proceeded at once to the town of Antwerp, Jefferson County, and for some time was employed in the blast furnaces there. He later purchased and operated a farm between the villages of Antwerp and Philadelphia. In 1873 he left the farm and spent three years in the coal business. He lived in Carthage from 1876 until the time of his death. For several years he was in charge of Nunn's Pump Factory, and in 1887 joined his son in establishing a drug business, which has since been conducted under the firm name of Edward Villars & Company. Mr. Villars was independent in politics and was an active member of St. James Catholic Church. He served as school director but declined all other public offices. Mr. Villars was married April 8, 1855, in Carthage, to Miss Ann McNulty, who was born at Ballynagh, County Sligo, Ireland, in 1835. She came to this country with her widowed mother, Ellen (Clark) McNulty, and sisters, in 1849. Her father was James McNulty. Ann (McNulty) Villars died Oct. 11, 1902. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Villars: Maria, James, Edward, the subject of this sketch; Ella, Carrie A., and Thomas.
Edward Villars attended the public schools of Antwerp, Sterlingville, and West Carthage, and spent two years at Villanova College, in Penn- sylvania. For four years he was identified with the drug business of
EDWARD VILLARS
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C. L. Fredericks, of Carthage, and he later completed a course at the Albany School of Pharmacy, a branch of Union College, being graduated in 1887. He at once engaged in business at Carthage in association with his father.
Mr. Villars was one of the organizers in 1901 of the National Ex- change Bank, and became a director. On Dec. 1, 1927, he was elected vice president and director, and he retained the executive position at the date of the reorganization in 1929.
Mr. Villars was married on June 13, 1900, to Miss Carrie A. Carroll, the daughter of Thomas Carroll, an early settler of Pinckney, Lewis County. He lived on the same farm for over half a century and died in 1897 at the age of 83 years. His wife, Mary Murphy, came to this country from County Meath, Ireland, at the age of 40 years. She was the daughter of John and Julia Murphy, who settled at Denmark, Lewis County. Mary (Murphy) Carroll died in 1891 at the age of 65 years. Their children were: 1. Charles, who died in 1901. 2. Carrie A. Villars. 3. Jennie, married James Galvin.
Mr. Villars is a director of Mercy Hospital, Watertown, trustee of Carthage Public Library, vice president of the Board of Directors of Jefferson County Tubercular Sanitarium, and a member of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau. He is active in Boy Scout work, having served as president of the Jefferson-Lewis Council in 1929-30-31, and he is a mem- ber of the National Council, Boy Scouts of America. He was one of the organizers and served as first president of the Rotary Club, and has been vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. He is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, Carthage Council, No. 291, Past Grand Knight. He also belongs to the Black River Valley Club, and is a director of Carlowden Country Club.
Mr. Villars is a Democrat. He has been a member of the Carthage School Board for 40 years, and has held the office as president of that body since 1916.
Frank Benjamin Lehman .- Highly esteemed as the mayor of Sackets Harbor, Mr. Lehman has had a colorful military career, having served in the Spanish-American and World Wars. He was born at Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 25, 1864, the son of Dr. Leander and Mary Ann (Auxer) Lehman.
Dr. Leander Lehman was born in Lancaster County, Pa., July 23, 1834, and his wife was a native of the same county, born July 20, 1838. He served throughout the Civil War as a staff officer and later became widely known in surgery as a cancer specialist. He died in September, 1912, and his wife died in 1921. Both are buried at Harrisburg. Dr. Lehman was
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a Republican and served as a member of the Harrisburg city council. He held membership in the United Brethren Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. To Dr. and Mrs. Lehman were born 12 children, as fol- lows: Alonzo George, who is president of the Apparel Manufacturing Company, Shippensburg, Pa .; Ella D. Schultz, who died in 1931; Rev. Henry D., deceased; Frank Benjamin, the subject of this sketch; Fred, Sadie R., Jacob M., Samuel E., and Edwin L., all live at Camden, N. J .; Ida May, William and Charles A., all deceased.
Frank Benjamin Lehman attended the public and high schools of Harrisburg, Pa., from which he was graduated in 1882. He then took up the study of medicine in his father's office, but in September, 1886, enlisted as a musician in the U. S. Army and was sent to David Island, N. Y., which later became known as Fort Slocum. He was subsequently assigned to the 6th Infantry Band at Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City, Utah. When the regiment was transferred to Fort Leavenworth, Kan., he went as a member of the guard of honor, and was discharged on Sept. 19, 1891, at Fort Thomas, Ky., as principal musician. He re-enlisted on Oct. 1, 1891, in Company B, 15th Infantry, at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and was promoted to first sergeant on April 7, 1892. He was discharged as first sergeant Sept. 30, 1896, but re-enlisted in the same company with his former rank Oct. 1st. His company was stationed in Chicago in 1894 and was part of the military guard of honor at the Columbian Fair. The regiment was transferred to Fort Grant, Ariz., in 1896 and during the Spanish-American War was sent to Cuba, on July 25, 1899. Mr. Lehman was appointed post commissary sergeant. He returned to the United States in March, 1901, and at that time was assigned to West Point, N. Y., for duty. Three years later he was sent to Mahli Island in the Philippines and served as post commissary sergeant with the Seventh Infantry until the island was com- pletely destroyed by a hurricane. He then went to Camp Greeg, Pangasa- min Department, Philippine Islands, and on July 25, 1906, sailed for the United States. He retired from the service on Aug. 10, 1912.
Mr. Lehman then served as clerk in the offices of the quartermaster corps at Eagle Pass, Texas, and at the outbreak of the World War became chief clerk of the training camp mess at Madison Barracks, Sackets Harbor. He was commissioned as captain in the quartermaster corps, U. S. Army, in August, 1917, and was stationed for a time at Camp Hill, Newport News, Va. This outfit sailed for France on Dec. 25, 1917, and Mr. Lehman saw active service at Bordeaux until July 15, 1919. He was discharged with the rank of captain on Aug. 5, 1919.
In 1893 Mr. Lehman was united in marriage with Miss Matilda Swan- son, the daughter of Carl Swanson, a native of Sweden, now deceased. They had three daughters: 1. Violet Frances, married Glenn Fradenburg,
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lives at Rochester, N. Y. They have two children, Frances O. and Evan. 2. Ethel, who is deceased. 3. Myrtle, married Henry G. Baird, lives at Southampton, Long Island. They have two sons, Benjamin Lehman and David Talmadge.
Politically, Mr. Lehman is a Republican. He was appointed mayor of Sackets Harbor in August, 1930, to fill an unexpired term, and in March, 1931, was elected to the office. He holds membership in the Pres- byterian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand and now Treasurer; Sackets Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 135, Past Master; Sackets Harbor Chapter R. A. M. No. 68, Past High Priest; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; Media Temple; Vida Chap- ter of the Eastern Star, Patron for ten years; and Knights of Pythias, No. 368, Past Chancellor Commander. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce.
Col. William V. Ewers, M. D .- The lifework of William V. Ewers, of Sackets Harbor, is a record of high achievement in the profession of medicine, and he has also had a brilliant military career. Doctor Ewers was born at Ft. Hays, Kan., Aug. 5, 1871, the son of Gen. Ezra P. and Sylvia (Vaux) Ewers.
Gen. Ezra P. Ewers was born at Wayneport, now Macedon, N. Y., April 13, 1837, and his wife was a native of Evansville, Ind. During the Civil War he enlisted and in 1863, after one year in the service, was com- missioned a second lieutenant in the 19th U. S. Infantry. He was wounded at the battle of Chicamauga and in 1866 was commissioned a captain. He served throughout the Indian Wars in the west with the U. S. Regular Army and after a long military career was promoted to the rank of briga- dier general. During the Spanish-American War he was put in charge of the 9th U. S. Infantry at the battle of San Juan Hill, and in 1901 was retired from the service. General Ewers was living at Owensboro, Ky., at the time of his death in January, 1912. His wife died in October, 1899. Both are buried at Rochester, N. Y. He was a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and was a Royal Arch Mason, being affiliated with Sackets Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 135. There were three children in the Ewers family: Mary R., deceased; William V., the subject of this sketch; and Ernest P., deceased.
The early education of William V. Ewers was received at the various army post schools where his father was on duty. He attended Racine College in Wisconsin and graduated in pharmacy at Northwestern Univer- sity. In 1894 he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, spent the following year as an interne in the
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Rochester (N. Y.) City Hospital, now General Hospital, and began the practice of medicine in Rochester in 1895. The entire professional career of Doctor Ewers was spent in that city with the exception of time spent in the service. During the World War he was commissioned a major in April, 1917, and ordered to active duty at Fort Benjamin Harrison in August of that year. He became chief of the Medical Service of Base Hospital No. 19, and served in France, being promoted to lieutenant colonel of the U. S. Medical Corps in February, 1919. He was discharged on April 24, 1919, and at that time resumed his private practice in Roches- ter. Doctor Ewers retired in 1925 and now lives at Somerset, Bermuda, with the exception of the summer months, which he usually spends at his home in Sackets Harbor.
In 1897 Doctor Ewers was united in marriage with Miss Amy Beach, the daughter of Lt. Gov. Allen C. Beach. He was born at Fairfield, Herkimer County, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1825, and died Oct. 17, 1918. At the age of 13 years Allen C. Beach left home and attended Jordan Academy in Onondaga County, N. Y. He later attended Mexico Academy and in 1849 was graduated with honors from Union College, having earned his own way through college. He came to Watertown in 1849 and became pro- fessor in the Black River Literary and Religious Institution for one year. He then entered the law office of Joshua Moore and while studying law he also taught school. In 1852 he was admitted to the bar and in that fall took charge of Lafargeville Academy. The following year he formed a partnership with Levi H. Brown, and they continued in successful prac- tice until 1869. Mr. Beach was a delegate in 1860 to the National Demo- cratic convention at Charleston, S. C., and also the adjourned convention, which was held later at Baltimore, Md. He was chairman of the Demo- cratic County Committee from 1860 until 1870, and in 1868 was elected lieutenant governor of New York, on the ticket with Gov. John T. Hoff- man. Mr. Beach was opposed by Tammany but received a larger vote than Governor Hoffman. After serving two terms he was unanimously re- elected and ran at the head of his ticket. In 1877 he was elected Secre- tary of State and served in that office from 1878 until 1880. He was again a delegate to the National Democratic Conventions in 1868-72 and 76. In 1862 Mr. Beach married Miss Olive Pickering, the daughter of Capt. Au- gustus Pickering, of Sackets Harbor. She died in 1892. Their only child was Amy Ewers. In 1880 Mr. Beach retired from active practice and devoted his time thereafter to the management of his personal interests. He was in charge of the financial affairs of the Henry Keep Home and was vice president and treasurer of the institution. He was a director of the Watertown Savings Bank and a member of the executive committee of the Watertown Spring Wagon Company.
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Doctor Ewers has always been a Republican. He holds membership in the Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Phi Gamma Delta Club of New York City, Crescent Yacht Club, Military Order of the World War, and Bermuda War Veterans Association.
Doctor and Mrs. Ewers have no children.
Fred W. Stearne .- Numbered among the reliable and successful busi- ness men of Sackets Harbor is Fred W. Stearne, who is connected with the Fuel & Supply Company. He was born at Sackets Harbor, Feb. 23, 1867, the son of Aaron and Caroline (Morseman) Stearne.
Aaron Stearne was a native of Memel, Germany, and his wife was born at Hounsfield, Jefferson County. He ran away from home in early youth and came to the United States. His first venture in this country was a trip to California during the "gold rush" and he later lived in Iowa, where he engaged in the general mercantile business. He then removed to Adams, N. Y., and engaged in partnership with his brother, Philip Stearne, as proprietors of a general store. Later, Mr. Stearne lived at Sackets Harbor and conducted a business at that place. He died in 1910 and his wife died in 1929. Both are buried at Sackets Harbor. Mr. Stearne was recognized as an expert grader of furs and was an extensive buyer. He usually spent the winter months in Canada, where he bought fine pelts, his headquarters for this particular business being at Kingston, Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Stearne were the parents of three sons: Clark M., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history; Fred W., the subject of this sketch; and Frank, lives at Sackets Harbor. Mr. Stearne was a Democrat, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge.
Fred W. Stearne grew up at Sackets Harbor and was educated in the public schools. He became a telegrapher and was an operator on the Rome, Ogdensburg & Watertown Railroad, being stationed at Pierrepont Manor, Watertown Junction, Watertown, Boonville, Alder Creek and Morristown. In 1890 he went to St. Paul, Minn., with the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad as an operator on the Omaha Division. He re- mained there until 1905, at which time he entered the employ of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad at Scranton, Pa. He subse- quently was an operator for that railroad at Pittston and Portland, Pa., and finally became station agent at Fulton, N. Y. His next position was as inspector of lighterage at New York Harbor, and later he opened a new transfer station, known as the New York Transfer, in New Jersey. In 1925 Mr. Stearne came to Sackets Harbor. After a time he went to Boga Grande, Fla., as agent at Bradley Junction for the Charlotte Harbor &
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Northern Railroad. Upon his return to Sackets Harbor he became asso- ciated in business with his brother, Clarke M., as proprietors of the Fuel & Supply Company. A branch store was opened at Henderson in 1921 and another at Theresa in 1922. In 1923 the brothers organized the Sterling Seed & Grain Company in Watertown, with which Mr. Stearne has since been identified.
Mr. Stearne is a Democrat and is serving as village clerk of Sackets Harbor, having been appointed to office in March, 1930, and re-appointed in 1931. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church and is affili- ated with Sackets Harbor Lodge F. & A. M. No. 135, Sackets Harbor Chapter, R. A. M., No. 68, and Knights of Pythias, No. 368, Past Chancellor. He is secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
Herbert A. Long, who is secretary and director of the Dexter Sul- phite Pulp & Paper Company, of Dexter, has been identified with the interests of that company for a period of 26 years, and is a substantial and widely known citizen of the community in which he lives. He was born at Dundee, Quebec, Canada, Aug. 18, 1876, the son of George and Anna M. (Aubrey) Long.
George Long was born in Dublin, Ireland, and his wife was a native of England. Their marriage took place in Canada, where they lived for many years, Mr. Long being engaged in the general mercantile business at Dundee. For years he was also stationed at St. Regis, Quebec, as Indian agent for the Iroquois tribe and also served in the capacity of Canadian customs official. He resigned in 1910 and at that time removed to Dexter, where he died in 1920. His wife died in 1921. Both are buried at Dexter. Mr. Long held membership in the Presbyterian Church, and for 25 years was Past Master of Aurora Lodge, F. & A. M. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Long were: Abbie E., married N. A. Smallman, lives at Ft. Covington, N. Y .; Fred G., lives at Elizabeth, N. Y .; Lillian A. Cassidy, deceased; and Herbert A., the subject of this sketch.
Herbert A. Long was educated in the public schools of Fort Coving- ton, N. Y., and in 1892 was graduated from Hogansburg Academy. After leaving school he came to Dexter in 1905 and entered the employ of the Dexter Sulphite Pulp & Paper Company as a stenographer. Five years later he became accountant, and in 1914 he assumed his present duties as secretary and director.
In 1899 Mr. Long was united in marriage with Miss Kathleen Strainge, the daughter of Thomas J. and Ellen (Pierson) Strainge, the former born in England in 1838, and the latter a native of Cape Vincent, N. Y.
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Mr. Strainge lives retired at Dexter. His wife is deceased. He was a funeral director and for a number of years has been retired. Mr. and Mrs. Long have a son, Herbert Strainge Long, who attends Dexter High School.
Mr. Long is a Republican in politics and has been a citizen of the United States since 1918. He is an elder of the Presbyterian Church, of which he served as treasurer for a number of years, and his lodge affilia- tions are: Dexter Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 1072; Watertown Chapter, R. A. M., No. 59; Watertown Commandery, K. T., No. 11; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; and Media Temple.
Gilbert A. Foote, M. D .- Ranking high among the successful profes- sional men of Jefferson County is Doctor Foote, who has practiced medi- cine at Dexter for more than 40 years. He is also vice president of the First National Bank of Dexter. Doctor Foote was born at Potsdam, N. Y., July 31, 1859, the son of Gilbert L. and Wealth Jeanette (Smith) Foote.
Gilbert L. Foote, deceased, was a native of St. Lawrence County, born at Madrid. His wife was also born at Madrid. He became a prominent stockman and shipped to New York and Boston markets. At the time of his death in 1902 he was living retired. His wife died in 1886. Both are buried at Madrid. Mr. Foote was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Foote: Charles, deceased; Nellie, the widow of William Moyer, lives at Dexter; and Gilbert A., the subject of this sketch.
Gilbert A. Foote attended the district schools of St. Lawrence County and is a graduate of Canton Academy. He spent two years at St. Law- rence University and then taught school at Morely and Lisbon Center before taking up the study of medicine at Burlington Medical College. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at New York University in 1887 and during that year became established in practice at Norfork, N. Y. Three years later Doctor Foote located in Dexter and during his long and successful practice in the city he has also served as health officer. He has taken graduate work in New York City, and is identified with the New York State Medical Society, Jefferson County Medical Society, and American Medical Association.
In 1890 Doctor Foote was united in marriage with Miss Clara M. Spots- wood, the daughter of George and Sarah Jane (Whiting) Spotswood, the former a native of Canada and the latter of St. Lawrence County, N. Y. Both are buried at Norfolk, N. Y. Doctor and Mrs. Foote have a daugh- ter, Marjorie, who is the wife of Andrew K. Taylor, of Dexter. She is a
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graduate of Smith College. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have two children, Fred- erick and Betty Jeane.
Doctor Foote is a Republican and has served as village trustee. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Dexter Lodge No. 1072, F. & A. M .; Watertown Chapter R. A. M. No. 59; Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11; and Media Temple.
George A. Blaiklock, who is identified with G. A. Blaiklock & Company, investment securities, with offices in the Woolworth Building, is recognized as a leader in the business affairs of Watertown. He was born at Sag Harbor, L. I., New York, Oct. 15, 1886, the son of John and Alice (Hutchins) Blaiklock.
John Blaiklock was born in London, England, and now lives retired in Liverpool. He was educated in his native land and studied mechanical engineering. In 1879 he came to the United States and settled at Sag Harbor, N. Y., being identified in the city of New York as a mechanical engineer. He later was identified in the same capacity in Albany. Upon his return to Liverpool, England, he continued his profession until 1906, and has since lived retired. He was connected for a time with the Vickers Engineering Company in England and was also associated with a Mr. Maxim, widely known inventor of firearms. Mr. Blaiklock is a member of the Church of Christ and belongs to the Masonic lodge. His wife was born in London and died in 1920. She is buried in Liverpool. To Mr. and Mrs. Blaiklock were born five children: John, lives in London, is retired from the English Navy; Frank, mechanical engineer, lives in Liverpool; Lydia, lives in Liverpool; Stanley, deceased; and George A., the subject of this sketch.
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