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Mr. Foster has always been a Republican and has served as president of the village board of trustees and as a member of the board of education. He and his family are members of the Universalist Church, and he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
C. Sumner Booth, who is president of the H. V. Clark Company, Inc., is prominent in Jefferson County as one of Dexter's representative and highly successful business men. He was born at Limerick, Jefferson County, Jan. 17, 1874, the son of Charles O. F. and Amelia P. (Canfield) Booth.
Charles O. F. Booth was born at Little Falls, N. Y., and came to Perch Lake as a boy with his parents. He was a blacksmith by trade and later operated a shop at Stone Mills. He removed to Limerick in 1860 and spent the remainder of his life at that place as a farmer. He died in 1905, and his wife, born at Chaumont, Jefferson County, died in July, 1929. Both are buried at Dexter. Mr. Booth was a Republican and his wife held membership in the Methodist Church. Their children were: Julia, married Frank Denny, lives at Limerick; William D., lives at Brownville; Edwin M., lives at Watertown; Earl A., lives at Limerick; and C. Sumner, the subject of this sketch.
The education of C. Sumner Booth was received in the Limerick schools and also at Dexter. He grew up on his father's farm and in early youth was employed as a telegrapher by the New York Central Railroad. He then spent four years as a clerk in the store of W. H. Everett & Son, of Limerick. He came to Dexter in 1899 as a clerk for H. V. Clark & Company, and has since been identified with the interests of that con- cern. He became a member of the firm and vice president in 1913 and on Jan. 1, 1931, gained the controlling interest in the business. He has been president since the latter date. This has been the community's leading gen- eral mercantile establishment since 1858, having been founded in that year by E. S. Clark. High grade merchandise is handled by the company and a complete line of dry goods, women's wear, men's clothing, groceries, and drugs is available to the shopper in the vicinity of this up-to-date establishment. The store occupies three floors of a modern business block.
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In 1895 Mr. Booth was united in marriage with Miss Lena May Under- wood, the daughter of Charles and Medora (Freeman) Underwood, both natives of Jefferson County, born at Brownville and Orleans, respectively. Mr. Underwood served throughout the Civil War and during the latter part of his life he lived in Watertown. He had engaged in farming for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Booth have a daughter, Pauline, who is a graduate of Dexter High School. She attends Potsdam-Crane Institute.
Mr. Booth is a Republican and has served as county committeeman. Since 1920 he has been a member of the local school board and is now president of the Dexter Cemetery Association Board. He holds member- ship in the Universalist Church, and his lodge affiliations are: Dexter Lodge F. & A. M. No. 1072, Treasurer; Sackets Harbor Chapter R. A. M. No. 68; Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11; Media Temple; Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 767, Past Grand; and Reed Club.
Charles S. Moyer .- One of the progressive business men and well known citizens of Dexter is Charles S. Moyer, who is president of the Dexter Woodworking & Builders Supply Company. He was born at this place, Sept. 25, 1858, the son of Solomon and Jane (Crawford) Moyer.
Solomon Moyer was a native of Herkimer County, N. Y., and his wife was born in the northern part of Ireland. As a young man he came to Dexter with his brother, Samuel, and they owned and operated a black- smith shop here for many years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Moyer are deceased. Their children were: Alanson B., deceased; Nancy, married Henry Howk, both deceased; George E., deceased; Sarah, deceased; Sanford, deceased; Alice, the widow of C. A. Fox, lives at Washington, D. C .; Charles S., the subject of this sketch; and Anna L., married M. Fletcher, lives at Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Moyer was a Republican and a member of the Uni- versalist Church.
Charles S. Moyer has always lived at Dexter. After completing his schooling he learned the carpenter's trade while in the employ of Leonard Gilmore & Company. For a time he also had a half interest in a res- taurant in Dexter. At the time of the establishment of the Dexter Wood- working & Builders Supply Company in 1906, Mr. Moyer became vice president. He has served in the capacity of president since 1918. The company owns and operates a modern wood working plant and are expert craftsmen. Electrical equipment is used throughout the establishment, and a large volume of business is handled annually by the company.
Mr. Moyer was married in 1876 to Miss Elizabeth G. Patrick, who died in March, 1930. She was the daughter of John Patrick, a native of Canada
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and early settler of Brownville, where he is buried. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer had no children.
Mr. Moyer has always been a Republican, and has held the offices of village trustee, fire chief, village collector, and school director. He is a trustee of the Universalist Church, and belongs to Reed's Club, and Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Grand, Lodge No. 767.
Lewis D. Dingman .- One of the popular young business men of Dex- ter is Lewis D. Dingman, who is the capable cashier of the First National Bank. He was born at Pillar Point, Jefferson County, Sept. 3, 1905, the son of Charles C. and Bertha (Dopking) Dingman.
Charles C. Dingman is a native of Jefferson County, born at Pillar Point, and his wife was born at Enterprise, Ontario, Canada. He has been in the employ of the Dexter Sulphite Pulp & Paper Company for a num- ber of years. He served as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Button during 1923-24 and was U. S. customs officer at Clayton in 1925. Mr. Dingman is a Republican and is now constable of Brownville. He is also a member of the school board and is a prominent member of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Dingman have two sons: Julius, lives at Dexter; and Lewis D., the subject of this sketch.
Lewis D. Dingman received his education in the public schools, being a graduate in 1924 of Dexter High School. In that year he entered the First National Bank of Dexter as a teller. Two years later he was appointed assistant cashier and in 1927 he was promoted to the office of cashier. He has also been a director of the institution since 1929.
Mr. Dingman is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is chairman of the executive committee of the Dexter Council Troop No. 55, Boy Scouts of America. He is also a trustee of the Dexter Free Library.
Richard F. Jones .- As proprietor of the Dexter Hardware Company, Mr. Jones is numbered among the dependable and highly successful young business men of Jefferson County. He was born at Dexter, Dec. 14, 1907, the son of Charles H. and Maude E. (Shimmel) Jones.
Charles H. Jones, deceased, was widely known as the founder of the Dexter Hardware Company. He was born at Remson, Herkimer County, N. Y., and his wife was born at Dexter. Mr. Jones entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad as a brakeman in early life, later was pro-
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moted to conductor, and subsequently he left the railroad and came to Dexter as an engineer for the Dexter Sulphite Pulp & Paper Company. It was Mr. Jones who went to Chicago, Ill., to purchase the locomotive to be used by the company in their railroad yards at Dexter, and this engine is still in daily use. For a time Mr. Jones was employed as a tinner by Gaylord Casler, and at a later date the two men became partners in the hardware business. His last business connection was the founding of the Dexter Hardware Company, in partnership with Judge Claude B. Alverson and Herbert Long. Fred Sweeney later became identified with the enter- prise. Mr. Jones died in 1927 and his widow still resides at Dexter. He was a Republican and held the offices of village trustee and school board member. He was an elder of the First Presbyterian Church, and belonged to Brownville Lodge F. & A. M .; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; Media Temple; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had only one child, Richard F., the subject of this sketch.
The education of Richard F. Jones was received in the public schools of Dexter and he attended Dexter High School and Manlius Military Acad- emy. After the death of his father in 1927 Mr. Jones purchased the other partners' interests in the business, which he has since conducted alone. It is one of the city's finest business houses and has a well established trade.
Mr. Jones is identified with the Republican party in politics, is a mem- ber of the First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Men's Club and Kings Club. He is chairman of the executive committee of the Dexter Athletic Association. Mr. Jones is unmarried.
Edward B. Eveleigh, who has successfully engaged in the grocery busi- ness at Dexter for more than 30 years, is a native of Jefferson County. He was born at Hounsfield, Nov. 20, 1876, the son of George H. and Emma (DeMeules) Eveleigh.
George H. Eveleigh was a native of New York and his wife was born in Canada. He was a sailor on the Great Lakes and became captain of the "Minnusa Boy" and "Black Duck," well known lake steamers. The latter sank off Mexico Bay and Captain Eveleigh almost lost his life in the disaster, as did also his brother, William Eveleigh, and the latter's wife. All jumped overboard when the vessel was sinking, but were picked up and rescued without the loss of a single life on the boat. Captain Eveleigh later became an engineer and fireman, and was interested in the lumber business for a time. He was living retired before his death, which occurred
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in 1922. He is buried at Dexter. His widow lives here. Mr. Eveleigh was a Republican and belonged to the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Eveleigh were born ten children, as follows: Edward B., the subject of this sketch; Henry, lives at Watertown; Raymond, lives at Dexter; Clara, married Albert Adams, lives at Watertown; Charles, lives at Dex- ter; Ernest, lives at Pillar Point; William, deceased; Merton, lives at Watertown; Edith, married Dr. D. B. Armstrong, lives at Watertown; and Beatrice, lives at Miami, Fla.
Edward B. Eveleigh obtained his education in the Dexter public schools. For a time he conducted a restaurant business, having pur- chased the restaurant of L. E. Foster. He later attended Northern Busi- ness College, after which he took over the business of William Ellisan. On May 1, 1904, he established his present grocery business. Mr. Eveleigh owns the Eveleigh block and also is the owner of the post office building at Sackets Harbor. With his brother, Merton, he is the owner of a build- ing in the business district of Watertown.
In November, 1922, Mr. Eveleigh was united in marriage with Miss Grace B. Parker, the daughter of Eugene and Ida (Atwater) Parker, of Jefferson County. Both are deceased and are buried at Brownville. He was well known as a farmer and stock buyer. Mr. and Mrs. Eveleigh have no children.
Mr. Eveleigh is a member and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Improved Order of Red Men, and Men's Club. He is a Republican in politics.
R. Sheridan Clark, who has been the proprietor of a funeral establish- ment at Chaumont for more than 25 years, was born at Lyme, Jefferson County, Dec. 21, 1864, the son of James L. and Mary E. (Ellenwood) Clark.
James L. Clark and his wife were born in Jefferson County, the towns of Lyme and Adams, respectively. He grew up on his father's farm and always was interested in general farming and stock raising. He was liv- ing retired at the time of his death in 1913. His wife died in 1896. Both are buried at Three Mile Bay, N. Y. Their children were: R. Sheridan, the subject of this sketch; Charles B., deceased; and Mabel S., married Charles Fetherstone, lives at Pasadena, Calif. Mr. Clark was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church.
R. Sheridan Clark attended the public schools of Lyme and Ives Semi- nary, and taught in the district schools, in 1889 was graduated from Al- bany Normal College, after which he taught and served as principal of
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various village schools. While principal of Mannsville School he was elected school commissioner of the old 3rd district of Jefferson County, and served in that capacity for a period of six years. In 1900 he purchased the grist mill of the John H. Ellen Seed Company, in partnership with Charles G. Wilcox. They were dealers in flour, feed and coal. This busi- ness was carried on for seven years, and in 1902 Mr. Clark took over the interests of a funeral home at Three Mile Bay. Five years later he bought the undertaking business from Mr. Childs McPherson at Chaumont, which he has since conducted. He has been a licensed embalmer since July 2, 1903, and in September, 1904, received his license as an undertaker. Mr. Clark is a director of the First National Bank of Dexter.
In 1894 Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Emma Beebe, who was born in Mannsville, N. Y., the daughter of William and Lucy (Lowrey) Beebe, natives of Jefferson County, both now deceased. Their daughter, Dorothy, is the wife of Emerich A. George, hardware merchant, of Chau- mont.
Mr. Clark has always been a Republican and has served as village treas- urer for the past 15 years. He was also president of the school board for many years. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and Chaumont Lodge No. 172, F. & A. M., Independent Order of Odd Fellows and belongs to the New York State Embalming Association.
Lansing Eugene Peck is one of the progressive and well known busi- ness men of Chaumont, where he has engaged in the grocery business for a number of years. He was born at Three Mile Bay, N. Y., Dec. 7, 1882, the son of Newton E. and Mahala (McPherson) Peck.
Newton E. Peck was a native of Chaumont, where he lived during most of his life. He was a furniture finisher by trade and was an expert work- man. Politically, he was a Republican, and held membership in the Metho- dist Church and Modern Woodmen of America. He died in 1910. His widow, a native of Canada, lives at Chaumont. Mr. and Mrs. Peck were the parents of two sons: Lansing Eugene, the subject of this sketch ; and George, lives at Watertown.
Lansing Eugene Peck spent the early part of his life as a semi-profes- sional baseball player. After his graduation from Chaumont High School in 1900 he became a member of the baseball team at Auburn, N. Y., and was a pitcher. Later, he played on such leading teams as the Lyons, N. Y .; Richmond, Va. (Mid-Atlantic League) ; Kane, Pa. (Interstate League) ; Binghamton, N. Y. (New York State League). Because of an injury to his arm, Mr. Peck was compelled to retire from professional baseball and
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in 1909 returned to Chaumont. Later, he played with the Watertown team of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and for five years was a member of the team of the Union Carbide Company, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., also being identified with that firm as an engineer. In 1914 he established his pres- ent business at Chaumont, and is recognized as one of the city's leading merchants. A restaurant business is operated in connection with his gro- cery and meat business.
In 1906 Mr. Peck married Miss Laura E. Vancoughnet, the daughter of Edward and Melissa (Teeple) Vancoughnet, natives of Canada. Mr. Vancoughnet lives at Watertown. His wife is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Peck are educating their neice, California Morgan.
Mr. Peck is a Republican, and holds the office of fire chief and village trustee. He belongs to Chaumont Lodge F. & A. M. No. 172, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 801, Past Noble Grand.
Myron E. Avery .- One of the important business concerns of Water- town is the M. E. Avery Company, of which Mr. Avery is president and treasurer. He was born in the Village of Fairville, Town of Arcadia, Wayne County, N. Y., March 14, 1864, the son of Zachariah and Marie (Rosa) Avery.
Both Zachariah Avery and his wife were natives of Ulster County, N. Y., born' Nov. 20, 1821, and June 26, 1822, respectively. In early life Mr. Avery was a captain on the old Erie Canal, and later engaged in gen- eral farming. He died in 1911 and his wife died in 1903. Both are buried at Palmyra, N. Y. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a Prohibitionist. To Mr. and Mrs. Avery were born eight children: Obediah, born in 1845, lives at Rochester, N. Y .; Mary Frances, Jacob, Elizabeth, and George, all deceased; Ira, born in 1857, lives at Newark, N. Y .; William H. born in 1860, lives at Brooklyn, N. Y .; and Myron E., the subject of this sketch.
Myron E. Avery attended the public schools of Hydeville and Newark, N. Y. He remained on his father's farm until he was 16 years of age, when he went to Palmyra as an express clerk in the employ of the Ameri- can Express Company. Later he was a fireman on the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh railroad, and also served as a member of the police depart- ment at Rochester, N. Y. In 1887 Mr. Avery engaged in business at Newark as a dealer in musical instruments. He went to Detroit, Mich., in 1892 as a representative of J. T. Wing & Company, and two years later became associated with the H. D. Edwards Company, of Detroit. The following year he went to Syracuse, N. Y., where he spent a year with
MYRON E. AVERY
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the Syracuse Supply Company, and in 1896 he became identified with Frank C. Howlett, of Syracuse. Mr. Avery became a traveling representa- tive of the New Jersey Car Spring & Rubber Company in 1904, and in 1911 incorporated the M. E. Avery Company, of Watertown. They are dealers in paper mill supplies and also represent the Pennsylvania Rubber Company.
Mr. Avery was married (first) in 1888 to Miss Arabelle M. Pulver, who died Dec. 6, 1924. She was the daughter of Martin and Melissa Pulver, of Newark, N. Y. He was married (second) Dec. 29, 1925, to Miss Mabel L. Reynolds, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Reynolds, of Yates County, N. Y. Mr. Reynolds, a veteran of the Civil War, is deceased. His widow lives at Newark.
Mr. Avery is a Republican, a member of All Souls Universalist Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Y. M. C. A., and Black River Valley Club. He is an associate member of the Boy Scouts of America, and served for several years on the "Court of Honor" com- mittee. His lodge affiliations are: Central City Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 305; Watertown Chapter, R. A. M. No. 59; Watertown Council, R. & S. M. M. No. 34; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; Central City Con- sistory, 32nd degree; Media Temple, and B. P. O. Elks, No. 1249, life member.
William Frederick Sweeney, who is successful and widely known as a heating and plumbing contractor at Dexter, is a native of Jefferson County. He was born at Brownville, July 28, 1896, the son of John Edward and Hannah (Donahue) Sweeney.
John Edward Sweeney was born in Newbury, Ontario, Canada, and his wife was a native of County Cork, Ireland. At the age of 21 years he came to the United States and settled at Watertown, where he learned the machinist's trade in the employ of Charles Dyer. Later, he located in Brownville as a machinist with the Brownville Iron Works. He became foreman and subsequently superintendent of the plant, and was serving in the latter capacity at the time of his death in 1912. His wife died in 1914. Both are buried at Brownville. Mr. Sweeney was a Democrat, a member of B. P. O. Elks No. 496, Watertown; Brownville Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Charter Member; and Brownville Lodge, F. & A. M. His wife held membership in the Catholic Church. Their children were: John Ed- ward, deceased ; Helen, married Floyd Haskins, lives at Oxford, N. Y .; and William Frederick, the subject of this sketch.
William Frederick Sweeney grew up in Brownville, where he attended the public schools. After attending high school he then was employed in
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the shop of H. S. Arthur, plumbing contractor, of Watertown, and com- pleted his trade in the shops of George Gleason. He then came to Dexter as head of the plumbing department of the Dexter Hardware Company. During the World War he enlisted and served as a member of Battery B, 14th Field Artillery. In 1921 Mr. Sweeney purchased an interest in the Dexter Hardware Company, which he later sold on Feb. 15, 1928. At that time he established the W. F. Sweeney Company, plumbing and heat- ing contractors.
In 1919 Mr. Sweeney married Miss Hattie L. Lonsdale, the daughter of Lewis and Henrietta (Otis) Lonsdale, natives of New York. He lives re- tired at Dexter. His wife is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney have a daughter, Helen Elizabeth.
Politically, Mr. Sweeney is a Republican. He is a charter member and one of the organizers of American Legion Post No. 583, and Past Com- mander. He belongs to Dexter Lodge F. & A. M. No. 1072, Senior Deacon, and Sackets Harbor Chapter R. A. M. No. 68.
James A. Lee .- One of the widely known business men of Dexter is James A. Lee, commercial fisherman, who has held the office of mayor, and he is also a director of the First National Bank of Dexter. Mr. Lee was born at Hounsfield, Jefferson County, Feb. 2, 1879, the son of Lemuel George and Ellen (Carter) Lee.
Lemuel George Lee was born at Camp Mills, N. Y., and throughout his life was a successful farmer. He died in 1888 and his wife died in 1920. She was born at Muscalonge, N. Y. Politically, Mr. Lee was a Republican. There were five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee: William F., lives at Dexter; James A., the subject of this sketch; and three children died in infancy.
Lemuel George Lee was the son of Lemuel G. and M. (Baker) Lee, the former a native of Wales and the latter of New York. Both are buried at Camp Mills.
James A. Lee attended the district schools of Jefferson County and also was a student at Dexter High School. After the death of his father, he became proprietor of the homestead and continued to operate the farm until 1927, at which time he retired. He has been a resident of Dexter since 1909, having established a commercial fishing business at this place in 1898. Mr. Lee operates two fishing boats and fishes in Black River Bay. His products are shipped to Watertown, New York and Boston markets.
In 1908 Mr. Lee was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Field, the daughter of John W. and Amelia (Symonds) Fields, natives of Jefferson
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County. Mr. Field died in 1914 and his wife died in 1907. Both are bur- ied at Sackets Harbor. Their children were: Carrie Lee; George, lives at Sackets Harbor; and Jessie May, lives at Mt. Vernon, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Lee was born a son, Murray G., who attends New York University. He also has been a student at Columbia University during the summer sessions.
John W. Field was the son of Joseph Field, who was born in Tyrone, Ireland. He came to the United States in 1829 and settled at Hounsfield in Jefferson County. He married Sarah Wright, the daughter of James and Jane (Hall) Wright, also natives of Ireland. Joseph Field, brother of John W. Field, was a Civil War soldier, having enlisted in Company B, 186th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in action at the battle of Five Forks, on April 2, 1865. Amelia (Symonds) Field was the daugh- ter of Chester and Laura (Luff) Symonds, the former a native of Connecti- cut and the latter of England. Both are buried at Sackets Harbor.
Politically, Mr. Lee is a Republican, and he has held the offices of trus- tee and mayor. He belongs to the Dexter Grange and is affiliated with Brownville Lodge F. & A. M. No. 53.
D. Wellington Rounds, who lives retired at Dexter, is one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Jefferson County. He was born at Dexter, Aug. 10, 1852, the son of George H. and Sarah (Riggs) Rounds.
George H. Rounds was a native of Chester, Vt., and his wife was born in New Haven, Conn. He was a millwright by trade and for many years was employed by F. J. Hall & Company, manufacturers of blankets at Dex- ter. He built the old Crossman House at Alexandria Bay, N. Y., which has continued as one of the leading summer hotels in the Thousand Island district for many years. He was living retired at the time of his death in 1896. His wife lived to the age of 104 years and enjoyed splendid health. Her death occurred in 1925. Both are buried at Dexter. Mr. Rounds was a Republican and served as a member of the village board and board of education. He was a member of the Universalist Church and his wife be- longed to the Episcopal Church. He also held membership in the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Rounds: Tinie, deceased; D. Wellington, the subject of this sketch; and Cleora, deceased.
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