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D. Wellington Rounds attended the public schools of Dexter and as a young man learned the carpenter trade. He became construction foreman for the Dexter Sulphite Pulp & Paper Company, in whose employ he re-
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mained for a period of seven years. In 1898 he was chosen as erecting engineer for the S. Morgan Smith Company of York, Pa., and in that capa- city traveled throughout the United States, Canada, and Cuba, in the erec- tion of hydroelectric machinery. He resigned in 1923 and at that time became identified with the James Leffel Company, of Springfield, Ohio, as erecting engineer on the same type of work. Mr. Rounds retired from his profession in 1929 and has since resided at Dexter. He spent the year of 1930 in travel with Mrs. Rounds and visited England, Ireland and Scot- land.
In June, 1872, Mr. Rounds was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Thompson, the daughter of Samuel and Lucinda Thompson, of Ireland. Both are deceased and are buried in Dexter. Mrs. Rounds was their only child. To D. Wellington and Sarah (Thompson) Rounds were born six children: 1. George H., a graduate of Rochester University and Columbia University, having received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the latter institution. He is now engaged in research work at Columbia Uni- versity and has the rank of professor. 2. Floyd, deceased. He was a widely known citizen of Jefferson County and lived at Dexter. He married Miss Elizabeth Wilder, and they had two children, Byron and Elizabeth. 3. Jessie, married Merton Angel, who is a teacher in the New York public schools. They live at White Plains, N. Y., and have two daughters, Louise and Helen. 4. Charles, a graduate of Eastman College, now identified with the Hearst Publications. He lives at Roselle, N. J. He married Miss Ger- trude Denzil, and they have two sons, Charles and William. 5. Olive, a graduate of Oswego Normal College, now the wife of George Schiemer, and they have two children, George and Marilyn. They live at Little Falls, N. Y. 6. Harold, a graduate of Union College, now consulting engineer with Ford, Bacon & Davis, of New York City. He is a World War veteran, having served as a second lieutenant in the 88th Squadron, Aviation Sec- tion, U. S. Signal Corps, as an observer.
Mr. Rounds has always been a Republican. He belongs to the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, and Men's Club of Dexter.
J. J. O'Connor .- As president and treasurer of the Ron-noc-o Paper Corporation, of Dexter, Mr. O'Connor is numbered among the representa- tive business men of Jefferson County. He was born at Holyoke, Mass., Oct. 15, 1867, the son of Maurice J. and Mary (McCrohan) O'Connor.
Maurice J. O'Connor was born in County Kerry, Ireland, as was his wife. They were married at Holyoke, Mass., and during the Civil War he enlisted and served as a member of Company F, 150th New York Vol-
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unteer Infantry. He saw service for four years, serving under General Meade. Mr. O'Connor became interested in the paper trade as a manufac- turer and devoted many years to that business. He and his wife are de- ceased and are buried at Holyoke, Mass. They were members of the Cath- olic Church, and he belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor were born six children, as follows: J. J., the subject of this sketch; Thomas, deceased; Patrick; Maurice, who is identified with the printing offices of the U. S. Government, Washington, D. C .; T. J., lives in New York City; and Margaret, deceased.
J. J. O'Connor was educated in the public and parochial schools of Holy- oke, Mass., and is a graduate of Childs Business College. He began his business career with the Chemical Paper Company, of Holyoke, Mass., and learned the business from its very foundation. He later became a paper maker with the Fall Mountain Paper Company, of Bellows Falls, Vt., and in 1906 came to Watertown as foreman for the International Paper Com- pany. Four years later he removed to Toronto, Canada, as superintendent of the Don Valley Paper Company, and served in that capacity for five years. From 1915 until 1931 Mr. O'Connor was identified with the Howard Smith Paper Mills, Ltd., of Toronto, as superintendent, and in the latter year he came to Dexter, where he purchased the Warren Parchment Mills, the business being incorporated as the Ron-noc-o Paper Corporation, re- verse spelling of the name, "O'Connor," being used as the trademark. They are manufacturers of high grade manifold, waxing and special craft pa- pers, and are represented by jobbers throughout the United States. The officers of the company are: J. J. O'Connor, president and treasurer; Dr. J. J. O'Connor, vice president; and E. B. O'Connor, secretary.
On April 16, 1887, Mr. O'Connor was united in marriage with Miss Esther M. Reynolds, the daughter of John and Catherine Reynolds, natives of Ireland, both now deceased. They are buried at Holyoke, Mass. To Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor were born six children: 1. Marie, deceased. 2. Doc- tor John, a graduate of Watertown High School, St. Michael's College, Toronto, and Kirksville College of Osteopathy. He is a World War veteran, having served in France with the U. S. Medical Corps. He married Miss Lola Hulse, and they have two sons, John and Jerry. They live in Toronto, Canada. 3. Edmund Burke, a graduate of Watertown High School, and the Toronto School of Science, from which he received the degree of Bach- elor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a World War veteran, having served with the Ordinance Corps. He married Miss Charlotte McGann, and they have a son, Roderick. They live in New York City, where he is manager of the Charta Corporation. 4. Aileen, a graduate of St. Joseph's College and St. Michael's Hospital, and a registered nurse. She married E. J. Enright, and has two children, Ernest and Esther. They live in
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Toronto, Canada. 5. Dr. Maurice J., a graduate of De La Salle High School, Toronto, and McGill University, from which he received the degree of Doc- tor of Medicine. He married Miss Margaret Levick, and they have two children, Marie and Maurice J., Jr. They live at Detroit, Mich. 6. Igna- tius L., a graduate of De LaSalle High School, Toronto, and Kirksville Col- lege of Osteopathy. He married Miss Helen Neumeyer, and they live at Detroit, Mich.
Mr. O'Connor and his family hold membership in the Catholic Church, and he belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Watertown Council No. 259.
Hon. Alfred Earl Emerson .- One of the outstanding citizens of Jeffer- son County is Mr. Emerson, of Dexter, who has served as a member of the New York General Assembly, 150th Session. He was born at Pillar Point, Jefferson County, Nov. 27, 1885, the son of Albert Ernest and Roxy (Barker) Emerson.
Albert Ernest Emerson was born at Pillar Point and his wife was a na- tive of Clayton, Jefferson County, born Aug. 15, 1848. He was a farmer throughout his life and was the owner of 392 acres of fine land. He also owned and operated a dairy. Mr. Emerson died in 1907 and his wife died in 1918. Both are buried at Dexter. He was a Republican, and belonged to the Grange. His wife was a member of the Methodist Church. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Emerson: Francis B., born April 10, 1873, lives at Pillar Point; and Alfred Earl, the subject of this sketch.
Albert Ernest Emerson was the son of Alfred and Margery (Luther) Emerson, who were natives of Pillar Point. Both are buried in Rural Ceme- tery, Luther Hill, Pillar Point. Roxy (Barker) Emerson was the daughter of Francis and Martha (Joy) Barker. The former was born at Russia, Herkimer County, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1813, and the latter at Turin, Lewis County, N. Y., May 23, 1823. Mr. Barker died Sept. 22, 1866, and his wife died Dec. 20, 1906.
Alfred Earl Emerson received his education in the public schools and in 1905 was graduated from Dexter High School. He spent his boyhood on his father's farm, and during 1909-10 taught school at Pillar Point. In 1913 he purchased the old homestead, which he successfully farmed until 1929. He then sold part of the land and retained the balance. He has lived on his present farm on the Watertown Road since 1929.
On June 11, 1908, Mr. Emerson was united in marriage with Miss Anna Belle Livermore, the daughter of Whitney and Mary (Nutting) Livermore. Mr. Livermore was born at Hounsfield, Jefferson County, May 14, 1851, and lives at Dexter, R. F. D. No. 2. His wife was born at Dexter, May 30,
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1852, and died June 24, 1920. Their children were: Grace Livermore, who died June 13, 1893; and Anna Belle Emerson. Whitney Livermore is the son of Solomon and Alvira (Whitney) Livermore, natives of Jefferson County. They are buried at Dexter. Solomon Livermore was the son of Levi and Anna (Van Schaick) Livermore, natives of Jefferson and Mohawk Valley, respectively. The latter lived to the age of 103 years. Mary (Nutting) Livermore was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Cook) Nutting, natives of England, and well known pioneer residents of Dexter, where they died. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson have no children.
Mr. Emerson is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and is Past Master of Jefferson County Pomona Grange, and mem- ber of the Jefferson County Fish and Game League and Jefferson County Farm Bureau. He is Past Master of Brownville Lodge F. & A. M. No. 53; Watertown Chapter R. A. M. No. 59; Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11; Media Temple; Order of Eastern Star, Past Patron; and White Shrine.
Leslie Eugene Daniels .- As postmaster of Chaumont, where he has spent practically his entire life, Mr. Daniels is recognized as one of Jeffer- son County's prominent young men. He was born at Chaumont, Aug. 28, 1892, the son of Adelbert A. and Emma (Diefendorf) Daniels.
Adelbert A. Daniels was a native of Clayton township, Jefferson County, and his wife was born at Perch River, N. Y. For a time he was a school teacher and later became a well known cheese manufacturer. He also owned and operated a retail coal business at Chaumont and had a well improved farm, where he lived. Mr. Daniels was a Republican, and held the offices of justice of the peace, and president of the village board. He also served on the board of education. He was a trustee of the Methodist Church, and belonged to Chaumont Lodge F. & A. M. No. 172, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand, Chaumont Grange, Jefferson County Pomona Grange, and New York State Grange. Mr. Daniels died in 1918 and his wife died in 1922. Both are buried at Chaumont. Their children were: Mabel, lives at Chaumont; Leslie Eugene, the subject of this sketch; and Wesley, twin brother of Leslie Eugene, is a World War veteran, having served in France with the 82nd Division. He lives at Chaumont.
Leslie Eugene Daniels was educated in the public schools of Chaumont and Watertown, being graduated from Watertown High School in 1910. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Syracuse University in 1916, and for a time was interested in farming. He disposed of the farm in 1921, and at that time engaged in the coal business at Chaumont, and
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became sole owner of the business three years later. In 1924 he was also appointed postmaster of Chaumont by President Calvin Coolidge and re- appointed to the office in 1928.
Mr. Daniels is identified with the Republican party in politics, is trus- tee of the Methodist Church, and has the following lodge affiliations: Chaumont Lodge F. & A. M. No. 172, Past Master, in 1927 and 1928 he was district deputy grand master 2nd Jefferson-Lewis counties; Cape Vincent Chapter R. A. M. No. 96; Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11; Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows No. 801, Past Chaplain; and Gamma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He is also Past Master of Chaumont Grange, and holds membership in the Jefferson County Pomona Grange and New York State Grange. He belongs to the New York State Branch of the National League of District Postmasters.
Frederick A. Grant .- One of the leading attorneys of Watertown is Frederick Arthur Grant, who is Surrogate of Jefferson County. He was born at Cape Vincent, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1881, the son of William J. and Sarah J. (Horton) Grant.
William J. Grant was born at Cape Vincent, Feb. 18, 1851, and his wife was a native of Lyme, Jefferson County, born June 19, 1855. For many years he engaged in the wholesale hay business. He later became customs inspector and then collector of customs at Cape Vincent, and served in that capacity for 11 years. Mr. Grant died April 8, 1911, and his wife died Dec. 30, 1926. Both are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cape Vincent. Mr. Grant was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church of Cape Vincent, and was a member of the board of trustees for many years, and belonged to Cape Vincent Lodge No. 293, F. and A. M., Cape Vincent Chapter No. 96, R. A. M., Watertown Commandery No. 11, K. T. and Media Temple. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Grant: Walter H., lives at Cape Vincent; William J., deceased ; Fred- erick A., the subject of this sketch; Nellie J. lives at Watertown; Judson M., lives at Cape Vincent; Anna M., lives at Watertown; Clara, de- ceased; and Ethel B., married Dr. E. A. Hammond, lives at New Berlin, N. Y.
Frederick A. Grant attended the public schools of Cape Vincent. He was graduated from Adams Collegiate Institute in 1899, and in 1903 re- ceived the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy at Hamilton College. He began his career as a teacher and was vice principal of Gouverneur High School from 1903 until 1906. Mr. Grant then took up the study of law and received the degree of LL. B. from the New York Law School in 1908.
FREDERICK A. GRANT
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After his admission to the bar he entered the law offices of Brown, Car- lisle & McCartin, of Watertown, and in January, 1909, became identified with the firm of Carlisle & Carlisle. He had engaged in private practice from 1913 until 1923 when he became associated with W. W. Kelley, as a member of the firm of Kelley & Grant. This partnership continued until Jan. 1, 1929, when Mr. Grant assumed the office of surrogate of Jefferson County.
Mr. Grant is a veteran of the World War having served as a mem- ber of the 47th Training Battery, U. S. Field Artillery. Throughout his enlistment he was stationed at Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky.
Politically, Mr. Grant is a Republican. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cape Vincent, of which he served as Sunday School superintendent for 12 years, and as a member of the board of trustees for a number of years. He is a member of Cape Vincent Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 293, of which he is past master; R. A. M. No. 96, and Watertown Consistory. He is past district deputy grand master of Jef- ferson-Lewis Masonry and a past commander of Watertown Commandery No. 11, K. T., and a member of the American Legion Post No. 832 and Chi Psi fraternity.
Oliver J. LaFontaine, M. D .- Prominent among the successful profes- sional men of Jefferson County is Doctor LaFontaine, who has been en- gaged in the practice of medicine at Chaumont for more than 35 years. He was born in the town of Clayton, Jefferson County, Sept. 5, 1866, the son of Martin Webster and Alice (Frazer) LaFontaine.
Martin Webster LaFontaine, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. As a young man he enlisted for service in the Civil War and served as a member of Battery K, 10th New York Heavy Artillery. He was slightly wounded on several occasions, being discharged with the rank of sergeant. Mr. LaFontaine was an expert cabinet maker and engaged in the making of fine furniture. He removed with his family to Maitland, Ontario, Can- ada, in 1872, and died at that place in 1888. His widow still lives at Mait- land. Mr. LaFontaine was a member of the Episcopal Church and be- longed to the Masonic fraternity. To Mr. and Mrs. LaFontaine were born five children, as follows: Oliver J., the subject of this sketch; Dr. Edgar, lives at Watertown; Frederick W., lives in Montreal, Canada, where he has been identified with a sugar company for a period of 40 years ; Emma, lives at Maitland; and Eva, married Allen J. Hodge, lives at Spragueville, N. Y.
Oliver J. LaFontaine attended the public schools of Maitland and Brock- ville, Ontario. He was graduated from Brockville (Ont.) High School in
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1888, and six years later obtained the degre of Doctor of Medicine at New York University. During 1894-95 Doctor LaFontaine was an interne in the Chamber Street Hospital, although he was registered at Roosevelt Hospital, and in the latter year he established a private practice at Chau- mont, where he has continued to the present time. Doctor LaFontaine has taken graduate work at the Fifth Avenue Clinic and the New York Post Graduate School. For many years he has been health officer of Chau- mont, and he is identified with the Jefferson County Medical Society, New York State Medical Society, and American Medical Association.
In 1894 Doctor LaFontaine was united in marriage with Miss Flora L. Grey, who died at Chaumont in Oct., 1916. She was the daughter of Rev. L. B. and Josephine (Walrath) Grey, who were natives of Springfield, N. Y. He was a minister of the Methodist Church. Doctor and Mrs. LaFontaine had no children.
Politically, Doctor LaFontaine is a Republican. He is a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to Chaumont Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 172.
Rev. Edward H. Bernier .- One of the highly esteemed and most influ- ential citizens of Jefferson County is Rev. Bernier, who is pastor of All Saints' Catholic Church at Chaumont. He was born at Swanton, Vt., July 23, 1885, the son of Mitchell and Matilda (Stemm) Bernier.
Mitchell Bernier and his wife were born at St. Albans, Vt., and are buried at Swanton. He was a mason by trade and was thus employed throughout his active career. He held membership in the Church of the Nativity and was a Republican in politics. To Mr. and Mrs. Bernier were born the following children: Debora, deceased; Lillian, married George L. Bedor, lives at Colorado Springs, Col .; Anna, married Cuthbert Cheney, lives at Swanton, N. Y .; William, lives at Providence, R. I .; Frank, lives at Manila, R. I .; Leon, lives at Springfield, Mass .; Anthony, deceased; and Edward H., the subject of this sketch.
Edward H. Bernier obtained his early education in the parochial schools of Swanton, Vt., and at the age of 12 years entered the College of the Sacred Heart, from which he was graduated in 1901. He completed the course of study at St. Michael's College, at Winoski Park, Vt., in 1907, and was graduated from St. Michael's Seminary in England in 1912, being or- dained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at Burlington, Vt., by Bishop Rice, on Oct. 12, 1912. He then became pro- fessor at St. Michael's College in Vermont and was identified with that institution from 1912 until 1923. In the latter year he took charge of mis- sion work at St. Labre's Indian Mission in Montana. Father Bernier came
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to Chaumont Oct. 6, 1924, as pastor of All Saints' Church, and now serves in that capacity.
During the World War Father Bernier was chaplain at Fort Ethan Allen. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
All Saints' Church, Chaumont .- The earliest record of mass being said in Chaumont is about 1868, when Father James Hogan, of St. Patrick's Church, Watertown, held funeral services at the home of John Delaney. This old red house is still standing at the east end of the railroad bridge. Later, mass was said at the home of Samuel Govro, who lived on the road to Point Salubrious. This house burned several years ago. Father Tur- geon, of Watertown, conducted services in this residence on two or three occasions. At the home of Frank Duford, which stood in what was known as the Copley Quarry, on the west side of the Point Salubrious Road, Father Chapelle, of the Fathers of the Sacred Heart, Watertown, held serv- ices several times. In 1876 Mr. Duford moved his family to the house now occupied by Charles Nims, on the corner of Main Street and the De- pauville road. Here Father Durin, Father Grom, and others of the Fathers of the Sacred Heart, said mass several times.
In 1877 the Chaumont Mission was united with Clayton, Cape Vincent and Rosiere, with Father James Sherry as pastor. At this time through the benevolence of Hiram Copley, two rooms in the old LeRoy de Chau. mont house were fitted up for the use of the Catholic people of Chaumont. Mass was said there once a month on a week-day for a year or two. Then again, through the kindness of Hiram Copley, the upstairs part of the house now occupied by Dayton Hilts was donated for services, and this was used as a chapel until the present property was purchased and the house thereon changed into a church.
In 1884 Rosiere, Cape Vincent and Chaumont were separated from Clayton and Father Kelly had charge of this mission. About 1888 Chau- mont was taken from Rosiere and Cape Vincent and given to Brownville together with Dexter and Belleville, Brownville being separated from Wat- ertown. Upon Father Hagerty's sponsorship, a subscription was circulated and enough money was secured, especially from non-Catholics, to purchase the property where the church now stands. This property consisted of a house and shop and about a quarter acre of land. The purchase was made Feb. 17, 1896. Father Corbett succeeded Father Hagerty, and during the last year of his pastorate at Chaumont alterations were started on the house belonging to the church in order that it might be made fit for the Holy Sacrifice of the mass. Augustus Solar and his two sons, Frank and
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Claude, together with Francis Duford and R. Barnes, did the work free. During the process of repairs, Father Pontur replaced Father Corbett, and through Father Pontur's efforts the inside of the church was completed and mass was said twice every month on Sundays.
Father McGowan was sent to replace Father Pontur in 1909. During the pastorate of Father McGowan the summer colony began to increase and Bishop Conroy found it advisable to separate Chaumont from Brown- ville and give Chaumont a pastor together with Dexter.
Father Condon was named first resident pastor. He remained only a few weeks and priests were sent from Ogdensburg on Sundays for another few weeks until the Rev. E. H. Bernier was sent to Chaumont on Nov. 6, 1924. From this time the congregation gradually increased, especially in the summer seasons, so that it became necessary to double the capacity of the small church. This was done in the spring of 1928. The rectory was purchased in 1929 from Joseph Houghton.
When a large portion of Chaumont was destroyed by fire on Aug. 21, 1930, the church was burned to the ground, and the present edifice was built and was used for the first time at midnight mass, Christmas, 1930.
Luke Edward Wells, merchant and postmaster of Limerick, is a sub- stantial and widely known citizen of Jefferson County. He was born at Three Mile Bay, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1886, the son of Clarence and Lillian (Hal- laday) Wells.
Clarence Wells, deceased, was a native of New York, born at Three Mile Bay. His wife was born near Depauville, N. Y. Mr. Wells remained on his father's farm until 1893, at which time he removed to Limerick and engaged in general farming. He retired in 1924 and died in 1926. His widow lives at Limerick. Mr. Wells was a Republican, a member of the Universalist Church, and belonged to the Dexter Grange. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Wells was Luke Edward, the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Luke Edward Wells was spent at Limerick and he attended Dexter High School. He began his business career with the American Express Company at Watertown and for two years was stock clerk in the employ of Sears & Pryun, wholesale grocers, Watertown. In 1914 he became interested in the general mercantile business at Limerick as a member of the firm of Crysler & Wells. Three years later Mr. Crysler retired and sold his interest in the business to Irving Smith, and the part- nership of Wells & Smith continued. They are general merchants and also are dealers in automobile accessories. Since 1914 Mr. Wells also has served as postmaster.
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In 1910 Mr. Wells was united in marriage with Miss Ada Estelle Crysler, the daughter of Ellington B. and Gertrude (Weaver) Crysler, natives of Jefferson County and now residents of Dexter. He is a retired farmer and merchant. Mr. and Mrs. Wells have a son, Leon Weaver, who is a graduate of Dexter High School and Dexter Training School.
Mr. Wells is a Republican, a member of the Universalist Church, and belongs to Dexter Lodge F. & A. M. No. 1072, Sackets Harbor Chapter R. A. M. No. 68, Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11, and Media Temple. He also holds membership in the Jefferson County Farm Bureau.
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