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In 1847 General Sacket married (first) Miss Amanda Field, who died in 1854. Their daughter, Frances E., was born in 1848, and married Archibald C. Fairbairn, M. D. Both are deceased. General Sacket was married (second) on Dec. 13, 1856, to Miss Frances Ann Williams, the daughter of Edward and Eliza Beekley (Ross) Williams, who were natives of New York City. To Delos B. and Frances Ann (Williams) Sacket were born five children: 1. Maynard, born Sept. 17, 1858, died Jan. 2, 1863. 2. Delos Bennet, Jr., born June 5, 1861, died March 9, 1862. 3. Francis Williams, born Sept. 15, 1867, died in March, 1926. 4. Cornelius Tiebout, born Jan. 22, 1870, died in October, 1929. 5. Eliza Ross, married Charles M. DeValin, M. D. He is deceased and she resides at Cape Vincent and New York City. To Doctor and Mrs. DeValin was born a daughter, Frances Sacket, who is the wife of Thomas Devereux Haigh. They live in New York City.
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Kenneth C. Steblen .- A member of one of the oldest families of Jef- ferson County, Kenneth C. Steblen is widely known as the capable post- master of Cape Vincent. He was born at Cape Vincent, Feb. 12, 1900, the son of Frank A. and Eva M. (Copeland) Steblen.
Frank A. Steblen was born at Cape Vincent and his wife is a native of Carthage. In early life he was a farmer and now holds the office of deputy sheriff of Jefferson County. He has also served as chief of police and street commissioner of Cape Vincent, where he resides. Mr. Steblen is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to B. P. O. Elks, No. 496. To Mr. and Mrs. Steblen were born four children: Os- wald, deceased; Kenneth C., the subject of this sketch ; Marjorie, married Frederick Gerard, lives at Watertown; and Lucille, lives at Cape Vincent.
Kenneth C. Steblen attended Albany Law School after his graduation from Cape Vincent High School in 1918. During the World War he served as a member of the Student Army Training Corps. For a time he was identified with the U. S. Bureau of Fisheries as a fish culturist, and on Jan. 27, 1925, accepted the appointment as postmaster of Cape Vincent, being reappointed to office Feb. 9, 1929.
In 1922 Mr. Steblen married Miss Doris Millen, the daughter of Capt. A. D. and Mary (Burdick) Millen, natives of Jefferson County. He is a retired lake captain. His wife is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Steblen have a son, Kenneth Willard.
Politically Mr. Steblen is a Republican. He holds membership in the Episcopal Church, and belongs to Gamma Eta Gamma fraternity. He is Past Commander of American Legion Post No. 832, and in 1931 was com- mander of the Jefferson County organization of the American Legion.
Davis Comstock .- One of the prominent young business men of Jeffer- son County is Davis Comstock, who is cashier of the First National Bank of the Thousand Islands, at Alexandria Bay. He was born at Alexandria Bay, Sept. 25, 1893, the son of Capt. George M. and Louella (Davis) Comstock.
Capt. George M. Comstock has spent his entire life in Alexandria Bay, and for 20 years has successfully operated a privately owned fleet of yachts in the Thousand Islands district. His wife died in 1896. To Mr. and Mrs. Comstock were born three children: Davis, the subject of this sketch; Catherine, married Hubert Hunt, lives at Alexandria Bay; and Redo, married Elisha Burtch, lives at Alexandria Bay.
Capt. George M. Comstock is the son of Capt. John M. and Catherine
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(McCormick) Comstock, who are natives of Jefferson County and residents of Alexandria Bay. He is a retired steamboat captain.
Davis Comstock attended the public schools of Alexandria Bay and after his graduation from high school in 1910 he was employed as a clerk in the hardware store of Henry Hartman. He then became a bookkeeper for the First National Bank of the Thousand Islands and served as teller and assistant cashier before his election in 1923 as cashier of the institu- tion. Since 1930 he has also been a director.
In 1916 Mr. Comstock married Miss Marian Barnes, of Madrid, N. Y. They have a daughter, Natalie.
Politically, Mr. Comstock is a Democrat and he is serving as treasurer of the village. He is treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce, and belongs to Alexandria Bay Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 297, and Theresa Chapter, R. A. M. No. 149, Past High Priest. He is also treasurer of the Kiwanis Club, Grenadier Island Country Club, Ltd., Alexandria Bay Rod & Gun Club, and Alexandria Bay Sportsmen Association.
William T. Field .- One of the outstanding professional men of Water- town is Mr. Field, who is president of William T. Field Engineers, Inc. He was born in this city, Aug. 15, 1888, the son of Hon. Brayton Allen and Antoinette E. (Thompson) Field.
Hon. Brayton Allen Field has engaged in the practice of law in Water- town for a period of 45 years. He was born in Jefferson County at Houns- field, March 18, 1853, and in 1878 was graduated from Dartmouth College with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He read law in the offices of O'Brien & Emerson, Watertown, being admitted to the New York bar in 1886. His entire professional career has been spent in Watertown and he has served as city judge. Mr. Field is a member of All Souls Universalist Church, a Republican, and belongs to the Lincoln League. He is a trustee of St. Lawrence University, former president of the Jefferson County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and former president of the Bureau of Charities in the City of Watertown. He has also served as a member of the Board of Health. In 1881 Mr. Field married Miss An- toinette E. Thompson, the daughter of William A. and Nancy (Chittenden) Thompson. Their children were: Nellie L., lives at Watertown; Allen S .; William T., the subject of this sketch; Arthur C., deceased; Brayton W., lives at Glen Olden, Pa .; and Irene A., married V. A. Fogg, lives at Ithaca, N. Y.
William T. Field obtained his early education in the public schools of Watertown. He studied law in his father's office for two years and dur- ing that time also took a correspondence course in civil engineering. He
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became associated in engineering work with the New York Central Rail- road, but in December, 1910, engaged in business for himself. The engi- neering firm of William T. Field Engineers, Inc., has been in existence since 1929, with Mr. Field as president and treasurer and Arthur H. Emmerson as vice president and secretary. They are widely known engineers of water and sewage systems and have completed contracts for this type of work in 60 municipalities throughout New York. They are also specialists in the erection of hydro-electric power plants.
In 1912 Mr. Field was united in marriage with Miss Emily M. Rogers, the daughter of David H. and Mildred (Moffett) Rogers, of Antwerp, N. Y. Their daughter, Mildred Thompson, is a student at St. Lawrence University.
Mr. Field is a Republican in politics, a member of All Souls Universalist Church, and is affiliated with Watertown Lodge F. & A. M. No. 49; Water- town Chapter R. A. M. No. 59; B. P. O. Elks No. 496; American Society of Civil Engineers; American Waterworks Association; New York State Society of Professional Engineers; New York State Association of City and Village Engineers ; and New York State Sewage Works Association.
Thomas J. Brady, who is deputy collector in charge of U. S. Customs at Cape Vincent, is widely known throughout Jefferson County. He was born at Cape Vincent, Dec. 10, 1864, the son of Thomas and Mary (Dooley) Brady.
Thomas Brady was born at New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland, and his wife was a native of the same county, born at Rosscommon. In early life they emigrated to the United States with their respective families, and their marriage took place at Rome, N. Y. Later they removed to Cape Vincent, where Mr. Brady spent many years in the employ of the New York Central Railroad. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried at Cape Vincent. Their children were: Margaret, deceased; James A., lives at Cape Vincent; John, deceased; Thomas J., the subject of this sketch; Mary, married James P. Davis, lives at Cape Vincent; Edward, deceased; and Frank, lives at Cape Vincent.
Thomas J. Brady was reared and educated at Cape Vincent, and began his business career with the J. A. Scobell Lumber & Grain Company. He then spent nine years in the employ of the New York Central Railroad as a billing clerk and in 1896 was appointed inspector of customs. He re- ceived his present appointment as deputy collector a number of years ago.
In August, 1890, Mr. Brady was united in marriage with Miss Emily Field, the daughter of William and Martha (Glenn) Field. Mr. Field was
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born in England and his wife was a native of Canada, where they were married and reared their family. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Brady are the parents of four children: John Halstead, a World War veteran, lives in New York City; Genevieve, married William B. Kapper, lives at Brooklyn, N. Y., and they have one daughter, Mary Martha; Thomas B., lives at Brooklyn, married Kathleen King. They have one daughter, Marilyn ; and Leo E., lives on Long Island, married Margaret Kane and has one son, John E.
Mr. Brady is a Democrat, and belongs to the Board of Trade. For many years he served on the Cape Vincent School Board. He is a member of St. Vincent de Paul's Catholic Church.
Frank G. Blum, mayor, is a prominent citizen of Cape Vincent and a successful business man, being the proprietor of the F. G. Blum General Store. He was born here Sept. 1, 1871, the son of Jacob and Christina Blum.
Both Jacob Blum and his wife were natives of Germany. Their mar- riage took place at Albany, N. Y., and they later removed to Cape Vincent, where Mr. Blum followed his trade as a stonemason. He later became a successful contractor. He and his wife are deceased and are buried at Cape Vincent. Mr. Blum was a Democrat and held membership in the Episcopal Church. There were seven children in the Blum family: Charles, Jacob, John, and Christina, all deceased; Elizabeth, married Michael Rad- ley, lives at Cape Vincent; Louise, the widow of Henry Peo, lives at Cape Vincent ; and Frank G., the subject of this sketch.
Frank G. Blum obtained his education in the public schools of Cape Vincent, where he has always lived. He spent two years as a clerk in the store of Whitney & Company, and later clerked for L. O. Woodruff. He became manager of the Woodruff store, and upon the death of Mr. Wood- ruff in 1912, Mr. Blum purchased the business. It is the largest general store in Cape Vincent. Mr. Blum carries a complete line of dry goods, and also deals in groceries.
Mr. Blum held the office of treasurer of the Cape Vincent Water & Light Works for 15 years, and also was trustee of the Water Board. He was elected mayor in March, 1928, and reelected to office two years later. He was also one of the organizers of the Board of Trade, of which he has served as treasurer.
In 1891 Mr. Blum married Miss Delia Hammond, who died in 1918. She was the daughter of Jesse and Catherine (McLarne) Hammond, the former a native of New York and the latter of Wolfs Island, Ontario, Canada.
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Both are buried at Cape Vincent. To Mr. and Mrs. Blum was born a daughter, Florence, who is the wife of Frank Pigden, of Cape Vincent. In 1927 Mr. Blum married Ethel (Rattan) Gardner, the widow of Frank Gardner.
Mr. Blum is a Democrat, a member of the Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Cape Vincent Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 293; Cape Vincent Chapter, R. A. M. No. 96; Watertown Council, R. & S. M. M. No. 34; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; and Media Temple.
Capt. Harold L. Gokey, M. D .- One of the best known of the younger physicians and surgeons of Jefferson County is Dr. Gokey, of Alexandria Bay, who is a veteran of the World War. He was born at South Ham- mond, St. Lawrence County, Dec. 10, 1893, the son of Willis L. and Gene- vieve (Cook) Gokey.
Willis L. Gokey was born in St. Lawrence County in 1862 and spent his entire life in that section as a farmer and stockman. He died in Sep- tember, 1930, and is buried in Rarick Cemetery, South Hammond. Mr. Gokey was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. His widow resides at South Hammond. Their only child is Harold L., the subject of this sketch.
Harold L. Gokey received his early education at South Hammond and was graduated in 1911 from Ogdensburg Free Academy. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at McGill University in 1917, and soon after was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army. He attended the Army Medical School at Washington, D. C., and subse- quently was sent to London, England, on detached service with the Royal Army Medical Corps of the British Army. He served in the Richmond Military Hospital on the Thames River and on Dec. 5, 1917, was attached to the 148th Field Ambulance Unit, British Army, and sent to France. He was later transferred to the Seventh Royal Fusiliers of the Third British Army, and was with this outfit during the retreat across the Somme River. During a severe illness he was returned to London, and after his recovery Dr. Gokey was sent to the Rochester Row Military Hospital in London. On Jan. 1, 1919, he was transferred to the Robb Royston War Hospital, near Glasgow, Scotland, at that time being pro- moted to the rank of captain. On March 14, 1919, he was recalled to the American Army Medical Headquarters in London, and the following month left England for duty on the hospital ship "Saxonia." This vessel returned to the United States from LaHavre, France, with 1,100 sick and wounded soldiers. Dr. Gokey was then located at Base Hospital, Camp Merritt,
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N. J., until his discharge Dec. 14, 1919. He became a member of the staff of the St. Lawrence State Hospital, Ogdensburg, in January, 1920, and two years later established his present private practice at Alexandria Bay.
In 1921 Dr. Gokey married Miss Ruth Helen Huntley, who was gradu- ated from McGill University in 1916. She is the daughter of Julius and Lena Huntley, of Little Rock, Ark. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Little Rock. Doctor and Mrs. Gokey have no children.
Politically Dr. Gokey is a Republican. He holds the office of mayor, having been elected in March, 1931. He is a member of the Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club, American Legion, Alexandria Bay Golf Club, Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity, and Masonic Lodge. He also belongs to the Jefferson County, New York State, and American Medical Associations.
Fuller F. Cornwall .- Among the successful business men of Alexandria Bay, Mr. Cornwall has attained prominence as vice president of the First National Bank of the Thousand Islands, and he is also identified with the business of A. C. Cornwall & Son. He was born at Alexandria Bay, Oct. 13, 1879, the son of Andrew Calhoun and Julia (Fuller) Cornwall.
A complete sketch of Andrew Calhoun Cornwall appears elsewhere in this history in the biography of his son, A. Raymond Cornwall, of Watertown.
Fuller F. Cornwall was educated in the public schools of Alexandria Bay, from which he was graduated in 1897. Two years later he completed a course of study in the Eastman Business College. He began his banking career as a bookkeeper in the First National Bank of the Thousand Islands in 1900, and resigned as assistant cashier in 1909. At that time he pur- chased the interests of H. A. Cornwall in the business of Cornwall Brothers, general merchants, coal and feed dealers. In 1913, in partnership with his father, Mr. Cornwall took over the coal and feed business, which was thereafter known as A. C. Cornwall & Son. Since 1916 he has been proprietor of the business, and is widely known as a dealer in flour, feed, coal and wood.
In May, 1904, Mr. Cornwall married Miss Lucia Hartman, the daugh- ter of Henry and Minnie (Everson) Hartman, of Alexandria Bay. Mr. Hartman, a retired hardware merchant, lives at Alexandria Bay and St. Petersburg, Fla. His wife is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall have a daughter, Jean, who is a graduate of St. Lawrence University. She is the wife of A. D. Hunt, of Ottawa, Ont.
Mr. Cornwall is a Democrat and served as mayor for two terms, and as supervisor for eleven years. He has also been president of the Board of
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Education, and is a member of the Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, and trustee of the Holland Library. He is treasurer of the Alexandria Bay Cemetery Association. Mr. Cornwall holds membership in the Dutch Reformed Church, and is affiliated with Alexandria Bay Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 297; Theresa Chapter, R. A. M. No. 149; Watertown Council, R. S. M. M. No. 34; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; and Media Temple.
Hon. Alfred D. Lowe, who has served as a member of the New York General Assembly from the First District of Jefferson County, has been identified with public affairs at Depauville for many years, and now lives retired there. He was born at Clayton, Jefferson County, Sept. 26, 1850, the son of Isaac and Zillah (Atwood) Lowe.
Isaac Lowe was born at Denmark, in Lewis County, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1812, and his wife was a native of Vermont. He was a farmer throughout his life and was active in local politics, being first a Whig and later a Repub- lican. He held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Lowe died in 1879 and his wife died in 1889. Both are buried at Depauville. Their children were as follows: Celia, who died in 1930, was the wife of D. C. Herkimer, a Civil War veteran; Luthera, who died in 1866, was the wife of Clytus Sheppard, a Civil War veteran; Frank, deceased; Alfred D., the subject of this sketch; Frank D., born Oct. 17, 1862, lives at Water- town, and is in the U. S. Government service; Adelaide, deceased; and three children who died in infancy.
Alfred D. Lowe attended the public schools of Clayton for a time and also was a student at a select school at Perch River and Depauville. He studied for a time under Prof. John Felt at Brownville, and is a graduate of Watertown Commercial College and Fairfield Seminary. During 1869- 70 he taught school at Clayton Centre, N. Y., and from 1870 until 1872 was identified with the general store of James Johnson & Brother at Depauville. In the spring of 1872 he established a business at that place in partnership with Martin Ranney under the firm name of Ranney & Lowe, but disposed of his interests four years later. On Jan. 29, 1877, he became associated with Richard Terry and the firm of Terry & Lowe con- tinued successfully until Nov. 1, 1886, when the business was discontinued. At that time Mr. Lowe founded a general mercantile establishment at De- pauville and continued as sole owner of the enterprise until April 30, 1906, when the store was completely destroyed by fire. From 1922 until 1929 Mr. Lowe represented the Watertown Standard in the field and fair exhibits in counties of Northern New York. He then devoted his time
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and energy to the management of his fine farm of 237 acres in Jefferson County, which he still owns.
Mr. Lowe has had numerous business interests at Depauville and is founder of the local office of the Postal Telegraph Company, and also built and managed the first telephone company at this place, with which he was identified until his retirement in 1906. He was well known also as the promoter of the street lighting system at Depauville, and it may be said that every municipal project has had his earnest support.
Mr. Lowe is a Republican in politics and in November, 1906, was elected to the New York General Assembly. He served on the Agriculture, Village and Forestry committees, and was re-elected to office for a second term in 1907 and again in 1908. He was appointed by Governor Hughes as chair- man of the Assembly Committee on the investigation of industries, and also served on numerous committees, and was chairman of forestry. Dur- ing 1909-10 he was superintendent of fires, in the District of the Eastern Forest, Fish and Game Department. Among local important offices held by Mr. Lowe are the following: postmaster of Depauville for 27 years; member of the Republican County Committee for many years; and justice of the peace for 20 years.
Mr. Lowe was united in marriage, on Aug. 12, 1873, with Miss Emma F. Smith, the daughter of Abner and Elma (Wheeler) Smith, natives of Jefferson and Herkimer counties, respectively. Both are buried at Depau- ville. Mr. Smith was a school teacher and farmer, and received the first state certificate issued by the department of education in Jefferson County, and held the offices of principal of Clayton schools and town superinten- dent. He also was a justice of the peace. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe have no children. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12, 1931.
Mr. Lowe belongs to Depauville Lodge F. & A. M. No. 688, Past Secre- tary and Treasurer; Clayton Chapter, R. A. M. No. 301; Watertown Commandery K. T. No. 11; Media Temple; Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 848; and Depauville Grange. He is also a trustee of the De- pauville Cemetery Association.
Walter E. Kittle is prominent in Jefferson County as mayor of Clayton, where he is also identified with the city's business life. He was born at Clayton, Sept. 27, 1898, the son of Frank B. and Jessie L. (Murdock) Kittle.
Frank B. Kittle and his wife are natives of Grindstone Island, N. Y., and are now residents of Clayton, having come here in 1906. At that time
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Mr. Kittle purchased the business of Frank Dufold, and has continued as an ice dealer and transfer agent to the present time. He also is well known as a cattle buyer and shipper. Mr. Kittle is a Republican and has served as village trustee. He holds membership in the Baptist Church, and be- longs to Clayton Lodge F. & A. M. No. 296, and Clayton Chapter R. A. M. No. 301. Mr. and Mrs. Kittle are the parents of four children: Mildred, married Harold Bretsch, lives at Lafargeville; Walter E., the subject of this sketch; Lawrence, who is assistant secretary of the Consaul-Hall Company, of Clayton, and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge; and Helen, who attends Potsdam Normal School.
Walter E. Kittle has always lived in Clayton. After his graduation from high school in 1917 he became a mechanic in the garage of Mr. Gillick, and has since been identified with that enterprise, being appointed office manager in 1926. Mr. Kittle was elected mayor of Clayton in March, 1931, and assumed the duties of office the following month. He had served as village trustee for two terms.
In 1921 Mr. Kittle married Miss Frances Murray, the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Graham) Murray, natives of St. Lawrence County, N. Y. Both are deceased and are buried at Clayton. Two sons have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Kittle: James Murray and Walter E., Jr.
Mr. Kittle has always been a Republican. He is a member of the Bap- tist Church, and belongs to Clayton Lodge F. & A. M. No. 296, and Clayton Chapter R. A. M. No. 301, Past High Priest. He also belongs to the Cham- ber of Commerce.
Curtis T. Martin, of Alexandria Bay, is part owner of the Thousand Islands Printing Company, and was born at Denmark, Lewis County, May 6, 1886, the son of Fred and Anna (Clark) Martin.
Fred Martin was a native of Denmark, N. Y., and during his life was interested in general farming and stock raising. He died in 1898 and is buried at Denmark. His widow lives at Lowville, N. Y. Mr. Martin was identified with the Republican party in politics. There were two sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin: Clark, lives at Providence, R. I .; and Curtis T., the subject of this sketch.
Curtis T. Martin obtained his education in the public schools of Den- mark, and for a time lived in Minnesota with his mother. He is a graduate of Albert Lea (Minn.) Commercial College, and has spent his entire busi- ness career in the printing and newspaper business. He located in Water- town in 1915 as a printer in the employ of Holbrook & Hungerford, and later was identified with the printing department of the Taggart Bros. Manufacturing Company. In the spring of 1917 Mr. Martin enlisted for
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service in the World War and became a member of Company C, 1st Regi- ment, which later became headquarters company of the 107th Infantry, 27th Division. He served in France and took part in numerous major en- gagements, being discharged on April 21, 1919. Mr. Martin then went to Philadelphia, N. Y., as a printer for the Aldrich Printing Company, and subsequently came to Alexandria Bay in the same capacity on the Thou- sand Islands Sun. He purchased an interest in the publication in 1921 with William Cobey, and three years later Mr. Martin became owner of the enterprise. It was incorporated in 1925 with Mr. Martin as secretary and treasurer. The Thousand Islands Sun was founded in 1901 by G. L. Olds, and is recognized as one of the thoroughly independent newspapers in this section of the State.
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