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Politically Mr. Rourke is a Republican, and has held the office of village treasurer and treasurer of the school board. He is an active member of Grace Episcopal Church, of which he is treasurer, and his lodge affiliations are: Carthage Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 158, past master, 1910; Carthage Chapter, R. A. M. No. 259; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; Media Temple; and B. P. O. Elks. He is a director of the Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Carlowden Country Club, of which he has been treasurer.
Isidor E. Keegan .- As president and treasurer of the Garland City Parts Corporation, Mr. Keegan is prominent among the successful young business executives of Watertown. He was born at Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada, May 29, 1896, the son of Gregory and Ellen (Smith) Keegan.
Gregory Keegan was born in Canada and as a young man was inter- ested in the hotel business. He came to the United States in 1912 and was employed by the St. Regis Paper Company as a carpenter until the time of his death in 1928. His wife died in 1923, and both are buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Watertown. Mr. Keegan was a Democrat, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and belonged to B. P. O. Elks No. 496, and Knights of Columbus, Watertown Council No. 259. To Mr. and Mrs. Keegan were born 11 children, as follows: Agnes, married Harry Noone, lives at Watertown; Clara, deceased; Clementine, married Joseph Mahon, lives at Syracuse, N. Y .; Isidor E., the subject of this sketch; Mary, mar- ried C. C. Hulbert, lives at Watertown; Irene, married T. Parrish, lives at Watertown; Theodore, lives at Watertown; Madge, married Ralph Chris- tie, lives at Watertown; Joseph, deceased; Nellie, lives at Watertown; and Vernon, deceased.
Isidor E. Keegan obtained his early education in the public schools and attended the Regopolis Preparatory College, Kingston. He became a citizen of the United States in 1917. He began his business career with the International Paper Company, later was associated with the DeGrass Paper Company, and the St. Regis Paper Company. In 1914 he was em- ployed in the factory of Knowlton Brothers, having charge of a paper machine, and in 1925 was associated with the Garland City Parts Corpora- tion as a traveling representative. Two years later Mr. Keegan was elected president, treasurer and general manager of the company. The
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firm's territory includes Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties and they are wholesale dealers of replacement parts. Mr. Keegan is a mem- ber of the National Automotive Parts Association.
In 1917 Mr. Keegan was united in marriage with Miss Anna Gilligan, the daughter of John and Marcella (Gaffney) Gilligan, natives of Ireland and Watertown, respectively. He lives retired in Watertown and his wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Keegan have been born five sons: Vernon, John, Richard, William and Martin.
Mr. Keegan is a Republican, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Watertown Council No. 259, 4th degree.
Kent G. Pierce, who is principal of Natural Bridge Union School, is a veteran of the World War, and is recognized as one of the able school men of Jefferson County. He was born at Chaumont, N. Y., May 12, 1894, the son of Charles W. and Ellen (Wells) Pierce.
Charles W. Pierce was born at Theresa, and his wife was a native of Lyme, Jefferson County. He spent 16 years as a teacher in the district schools of the county and later became interested in general farming and stock raising. His well improved farm is located near Limerick, N. Y. Mr. Pierce was living retired at the time of his death in May, 1929. His wife died two months later. Both are buried at Dexter. Politically Mr. Pierce was a Democrat. To Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were born three children: 1. Hazel, married Hazael Ransom, lives at Limerick. 2. Kent G., the sub- ject of this sketch. 3. Claire, married Wells Linnell, lives at Limerick.
The early education of Kent G. Pierce was received in the public schools of Lafargeville and Limerick. After his graduation from Dexter High School in 1913 he went to Saskatchewan, Canada, where he was employed on a large wheat farm and cattle ranch. He later returned to New York in 1915 and then attended one year at the College of Forestry, Syracuse University. He also attended Cornell University. Mr. Pierce enlisted for service during the World War in December, 1917, and was assigned to the 255th Aero Squadron, Kelly Field, Texas, later being transferred to Waco, Texas, and from there to Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. He served in Scotland with the 316th Aero Squadron, and was discharged from the service in December, 1918. Upon his return to New York Mr. Pierce became an inspector for the Durstan Gear Corporation. Later he was shipping clerk for the New York Central Railroad at Watertown. He began his school work in 1921 as principal of Fisher Island School, and three years later became principal of Wading River schools on Long Island. He served in the same capacity at Cranberry Lake in 1925, and
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the following year went to Port Jervis, N. Y., as supervising principal of schools. Since 1927 Mr. Pierce has been principal of Natural Bridge Union School. He is a graduate student at St. Lawrence University.
In March, 1920, Mr. Pierce married Miss Kathryn Case, the daughter of Elmer and Maud (Cummings) Case. Mr. Case, born at Chaumont, is deceased, and his widow lives at Glen Park, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce have a son, Donald.
Mr. Pierce is a Republican and belongs to Jessie Smith Post American Legion. He also belongs to the New York Teachers Association. He and his family live at 56 North Main Street, West Carthage.
Herbert Erwin Phelps, M. D .- For more than 35 years Dr. Phelps has successfully engaged in the practice of medicine at Carthage, and he is widely known throughout Northern New York. He was born at House- ville, Lewis County, Sept. 11, 1871, the son of Charles J. and Delia (Dekin) Phelps.
Charles J. Phelps, who died in 1916, was a well known citizen of House- ville, N. Y. He spent his entire life as a farmer and was the owner of a fine farm near Turin, Lewis County. He retired in 1910 and lived at Glen- field, N. Y., until his death in 1916. His widow resides at Glenfield. Mr. Phelps was a Republican and served as school director and village super- visor. He was a trustee of the Methodist Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Phelps were born four children: 1. Herbert Erwin, the subject of this sketch. 2. Edith, deceased. 3. Susie, deceased. 4. Maynard, lives at Glenfield, N. Y.
Charles J. Phelps was the son of Roland and Ada (Johnson) Phelps, both of whom were natives of Martinsburg, N. Y. Roland Phelps was the son of Thomas and Nancy (Brown) Phelps, who came to New York from Connecticut during the early days and settled on land near Martinsburg. He was a millwright and owned several grist mills in that section. Delia (Dekin) Phelps is the daughter of James and Lavina (Holmes) Dekin. They were natives of New York, now deceased. They are buried at Beaver Falls.
Herbert Erwin Phelps attended the public schools of Houseville, N. Y., and Lowville Academy and Cazenovia Seminary. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the Long Island Medical College in 1896, spent a few months in practice at Newark, N. Y., and in September, 1896, came to Carthage. He has offices at 281 State Street.
In 1901 Dr. Phelps was united in marriage with Miss Jessie Frost, the daughter of Luther and Julia Frost. They were natives of New York.
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The former, deceased, is buried at Yonkers, N. Y., and the latter lives at Carthage. Doctor and Mrs. Phelps have three children: 1. Helen, married Donald Perine, lives at Carthage. 2. Herbert, a graduate of Clarkson College of Technology, now identified with the General Electric Company at Fort Wayne, Ind. 3. Charles, a student.
Dr. Phelps is a Republican and is affiliated with Carthage Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 158, Past Master; Carthage Chapter, R. A. M. No. 259. He is a member of the Jefferson County, New York State and American Medi- cal Associations. He also belongs to the Carthage Chamber of Commerce.
Ivan L. Connor .- Highly esteemed and widely known throughout Jef- ferson County is Ivan L. Connor, postmaster of Natural Bridge, and a veteran of the World War. He was born at Natural Bridge, Aug. 1, 1894, the son of David and Lucy May (Duley) Connor.
David Connor is a native of Lindsley, Ontario, Canada. As a young man he came to New York and located at Natural Bridge, where he was connected with the business of F. E. Proctor, tanner. Later, he estab- lished a general mercantile business at that place, with which he was suc- cessfully identified until his retirement in 1919. He has since resided at Carthage. Mr. Connor is a Republican in politics and has served as assessor. He is a member of the Methodist Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. To Mr. and Mrs. Connor have been born three children : 1. Ivan L., the subject of this sketch. 2. Ethel, married Stewart Green, lives at Carthage. 3. Kenneth, lives at Carthage.
After attending the public schools of Natural Bridge, Ivan L. Connor was graduated from Carthage High School in 1913. He then went to Syracuse, N. Y., with the Dyneto Electric Company, and subsequently be- came foreman of the service department. During the World War Mr. Connor enlisted for service on July 24, 1917, and was assigned to the 312th Field Signal Battalion. He served in France with that outfit and was severely gassed while participating in the battle of Meuse-Argonne. After his discharge in April, 1919, Mr. Connor returned to Natural Bridge, and was identified with his father's store at that place until it was sold in 1922. In that year he was appointed postmaster of Natural Bridge by President Warren G. Harding. He was re-appointed in 1926 during the Coolidge administration, and again in 1930 by President Herbert Hoover. Mr. Connor belongs to the New York State League of District Postmasters and National League of District Postmasters.
Mr. Connor was married in 1918 to Miss Blanch May Porter, the daughter of Fred and Emily (Fuller) Porter, who are residents of Gouv-
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erneur, N. Y. He is the retired superintendent of the Gouverneur Quarries. Mr. and Mrs. Connor have a son, Gerald.
Politically, Mr. Connor is a Republican. He is a member of the Metho- dist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand, Natural Bridge Grange, and is past vice commander of Bassett-Baxter Post of the American Legion.
Wainwright D. Blake .- As principal of Black River High School, Mr. Blake is recognized as one of the capable school administrators of Jefferson County. He was born at Watertown, April 29, 1894, the son of James and Mary (Martin) Blake.
James Blake, deceased, was a native of Watertown, and his wife was also born in New York. He was a machinist by trade and spent many years in the employ of the Bagley-Sewall Company, at the time of his death being head of the repair department. He died in 1930 and his wife died in 1920. Both are buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. Mr. Blake was independent in politics, and held membership in Trinity Epis- copal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Blake's only child was Wainwright D., the subject of this sketch.
The early education of Wainwright D. Blake was received in the public schools of Watertown, from which he was graduated in 1913. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1917, and in that year enlisted for service in the World War, being assigned to a company of infantry at Camp Dix, N. J. Later, he was transferred to Camp Taylor, Kentucky, and served in France as a second lieutenant of Battery C, 106th Field Artillery. After his discharge in December, 1918, Mr. Blake became a chemist in the employ of the Nestles Food Company, New York City, but in January, 1921, he began his teaching career at Lancaster, N. Y. In September, 1924, he became principal of Keeseville High School, at Keese- ville, N. Y., and four years later, September, 1928, Mr. Blake accepted his present position as principal of Black River High School. During his progressive administration the fine new school building was erected, and numerous other advances and improvements have been made in the local school system. Mr. Blake received the degree of Master of Arts at Co- lumbia University in 1931. He is identified with the Jefferson County Teachers Association, Jefferson-Lewis Principals Association, New York State Teachers Association, National Teachers Association, and Associated Academic Principals Association.
Mr. Blake was married in June, 1920, to Miss Alice Marshall, the daughter of John and Jeanette (Rupert) Marshall, natives of Vermont
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and residents of Ogdensburg, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Blake have two sons, Donald and Robert.
Politically, Mr. Blake is independent. He is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and belongs to Herman Lodge F. & A. M. No. 500; Pulaski Chapter R. A. M. No. 249; "40 and 8" Society; American Legion; and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
J. Edward Doyle .- One of the representative business men of Jefferson County is J. Edward Doyle, who is owner of the Doyle Funeral Home at Carthage. He was born at Sterlingbush, Lewis County, Jan. 27, 1895, the son of Michael F. and Jennie M. (Dundon) Doyle.
Michael F. Doyle and his wife are natives of Sterlingbush, where they still live. Until his retirement in 1926 he was interested in the general mercantile business there, although for a time he lived in the West. Mr. Doyle is still the owner of several fine farms in Lewis County. He and his family are members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Politically he is a Democrat and has served as assessor in the town of Diana and high- way superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle's only child is J. Edward, the subject of this sketch.
J. Edward Doyle attended the public schools of Sterlingbush and is a graduate of Carthage High School. For a time he was assistant superin- tendent in the plant of the Basic Refractors Company at Natural Bridge, after which he spent two years in his father's store. In 1919 he became a clerk in the employ of the Walsh Furniture Corporation at Carthage, and three years later purchased the interest of the late Mr. Perry, at that time becoming secretary of the business. In 1922 Mr. Doyle also completed a course of study at the Syracuse Embalming School, and on Sept. 1, 1929, took over the undertaking business of the Walsh Furniture Corporation. In that year he located at his present place of business, 518 State Street, where he has a modern funeral home.
In 1916 Mr. Doyle was united in marriage with Miss Kathleen D. Pierce, the daughter of John F. and Anna (Mulvaney) Pierce, residents of Sterlingbush. Until 1919 Mr. Pierce was interested in the hotel business, and is now engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle have two daughters, Alice Elizabeth and Mary Margaret.
Mr. Doyle is a Democrat and is an active member of St. James Catholic Church, and Past Grand Knight of Carthage Council, No. 291, Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree. He also belongs to B. P. O. Elks, No. 496; Rotary Club; Chamber of Commerce; and Carlowden Golf Club. He is a member of the New York State and National Embalmers Associations.
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George D. Hewitt, M. D., was a prominent pioneer physician and sur- geon of Jefferson County, where he spent many years in active practice at West Carthage. He was born at Denmark, Lewis County, July 31, 1837, the son of Isaac and Nancy (Earl) Hewitt.
Isaac Hewitt was a native of Lewis County, born near Denmark. He was one of the most prosperous farmers in that section and owned three well improved farms. Mr. Hewitt died in 1885 and his wife, a native of Vermont, died in 1902. Both are buried at West Carthage.
George D. Hewitt received his early education in the district schools of Lewis County. He attended the University of Vermont, Pittsfield (Mass.) Medical College, and in 1863 was graduated from Metropolitan Medical College. He spent some time in general practice at Edwards, N. Y., and in 1860 located at West Carthage. Although advanced in years Dr. Hewitt was recognized as one of the community's most out- standing medical practitioners.
During the Civil War Dr. Hewitt served in Company H., 186th Regi- ment, U. S. Volunteer Infantry, being identified with the medical depart- ment part of the time. He was surgeon for the Grand Army of the Re- public and for many years was examining physician for the U. S. Pension Board, having served in this capacity longer than any other physician in the United States. The death of Doctor Hewitt occurred Oct. 16, 1931. He is buried in West Carthage Cemetery.
Dr. Hewitt married (first) Miss Elizabeth Easton, who died at West Carthage in 1877. Their son, Claude E., is deceased. Dr. Hewitt married (second) Miss Nettie M. Spencer, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
Dr. Hewitt was a Democrat and for ten years served as village super- visor and as president of the village board for several years.
Nettie M. (Spencer) Hewitt, who has served as president of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs, has been active for many years in the social and civic life of Jefferson County, and is a well known resi- dent of West Carthage. She was born at Antwerp, Jefferson County, the daughter of Darius Hale and Cornelia Ann (Duoley) Spencer.
Darius Hale Spencer, a native of Jefferson County, was born at Cham- pion in 1835. He became one of the widely known and successful cheese and butter manufacturers of northern New York, and also was interested in general farming, being the owner of a farm of 160 acres near Antwerp. Both Mr. and Mrs. Spencer are deceased and are buried at Natural Bridge.
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Nettie M. Spencer obtained her early education in the district schools and also attended private schools in Jefferson County. She is a graduate of Potsdam Normal School, and before her marriage to Dr. George D. Hewitt she was a teacher in public and private schools.
Mrs. Hewitt is a Democrat and serves as Democratic State Committee- woman from Jefferson County. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church, an officer of the Women's Presbyterial Society of the St. Law- rence District, the Grange, the Civil War Veterans and the Woman's Re- lief Corps have held strong interest for Mrs. Hewitt.
Mrs. Hewitt has served as president of the Northern New York Fed- eration of Women's Clubs, New York State Federation of Women's Clubs, and has been a director from New York on the board of the General Fed- eration of Women's Clubs. She is president of the Child Welfare Board of Jefferson County, director of the Jefferson County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association, and has been a member of the Carthage Library Board since its inception in 1908, having served as its president since 1910. She is a member of many clubs. Through her patriotic ancestry she is a member of the Ilion Colony of New England Women and LeRay de Chaumont Chapter, D. A. R., Watertown.
Clifford C. Wenzel is a substantial citizen of Deferiet, where he is identified with the St. Regis Paper Company as paymaster, and he also holds the office of postmaster. He was born at Watertown, Dec. 25, 1897, the son of Charles and Cora (Kilborne) Wenzel.
Charles Wenzel was born at Watertown and his wife was a native of Richland, N. Y. He entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad in early life and for a time was cashier of the freight department at Watertown. Later, he was ticket agent at Watertown after serving in the ticket office in Syracuse. Mr. Wenzel died in 1910 and his wife died in 1928. Both are buried in Watertown. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel were born two children: Marie, who is secretary to the presi- dent of the Provident Life Insurance Company, at Chattanooga, Tenn .; and Clifford C., the subject of this sketch.
Clifford C. Wenzel obtained his education in the public schools of Watertown, and in 1916 was graduated from Monson Academy. He spent some time in the freight department of the New York Central Railroad, and in 1918 he came to Deferiet as timekeeper for the St. Regis Paper Company. He became paymaster in 1922. Mr. Wenzel also holds the position of postmaster, having been appointed during the administration
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of President Coolidge in 1926. He was reappointed in 1930 by President Herbert Hoover. Mr. Wenzel is also treasurer and village collector.
In 1921 Mr. Wenzel married Miss Nellie Hickman, the daughter of Archie Hickman, a native of Scotland. He was a papermaker by trade and now lives retired in Watertown. To Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel have been born two children, Clifford Harry and Jean Marie.
Mr. Wenzel is a Republican and is affiliated with Carthage Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 158; Carthage Chapter, R. A. M., No. 259; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; and Media Temple. He is president of the St. Regis Athletic Association.
Frank Elliott Perkins, M. D .- Standing high among the skilled pro- fessional men of Jefferson County, Doctor Perkins has honorably earned the position he occupies in his profession and community. He was born at Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., May 4, 1879, the son of John and Virginia (Bowen) Perkins.
John Perkins was born at Manchester, N. H. He met with an acci- dental death in the Caledonia coal mines in 1879. His widow later married George Stone, of Russell, N. Y. She was born at Van Kleek Hill, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Samuel and Clarissa Miranda Bowen, who are buried at Spragueville, N. Y. Virginia (Bowen) Perkins died in 1927 and is buried at Hailesboro, N. Y.
Frank Elliott Perkins attended the public schools of Montague, N. Y., and is a graduate of Lowville Academy, class of 1899. He taught school for one year before entering the University of Buffalo, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1905. Until 1909 he engaged in private practice at Henderson, N. C., and then located in New York City. He returned, however, to Henderson in 1911. In 1916 Doctor Perkins received the commission of first lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the North Carolina National Guard and was stationed at Fort Caswell, near Wilmington, N. C. He became a first lieutenant in the U. S. Medical Re- serve Corps in 1917, and was sent to Morristown, N. J., where he was attached to the government hospital. After his discharge from the service in December, 1918, Doctor Perkins located in Watertown. He is identified with the Jefferson County Medical Society, New York State, North Caro- lina State, and New Jersey State Medical societies, and belongs to the American Medical Association.
Doctor Perkins is affiliated with Watertown Lodge F. and A. M. No. 49; Watertown Chapter, R. A. M. No. 59; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; and Media Temple. He is a Republican.
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Alex C. Calisch, M. D .- Outstanding among the successful physicians and surgeons of the North Country is Doctor Calisch, of Oswego, who is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Jersey City, N. J., Jan 29, 1871, the son of Charles Henry and Sevilla (Gunst) Calisch.
Charles Henry Calisch was a native of Denmark, as was his wife. After their marriage they came to the United States in 1861 with their son and located in New York City, where Mr. Calisch became successful as a tobacco broker. He died in 1893 and his wife died in 1903. Both are buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, New York City. Mr. Calisch was a Demo- crat, a member of the Jewish faith, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Calisch were born the following children: Albert, who died in October, 1930; Harry, who died in Chicago, Ill., 1931; Marian Carlisle, deceased; Louis, who died in 1891; Julius, deceased; Serina, who died in 1931; and Alex C., the subject of this sketch.
Alex C. Calisch obtained his early schooling in the public schools of Hoboken, and attended Stevens College. He spent one year in the study of medicine under Dr. J. R. Atwell, after which he entered the New York Homeopathic Medical College, from which he received the degree of Doc- tor of Medicine in 1891. He was located in the Albany City Homeopathic Hospital as an interne during the following six months, after which he spent one year at Wards Island Hospital, New York City. He also was located in the Five Points House of Industry Hospital for nine months, where he specialized in children's work. Doctor Calisch engaged in sub- stitute work for a year in New York and New Jersey, after which he went to Sharon Springs, N. Y., to engage in private practice in 1893. Five years later he located in Oswego, where he has enjoyed a successful prac- tice. In June, 1917, he enlisted for service in the World War and received the rank of captain in the U. S. Army Medical Corps. He spent three months at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., and from there went to San Antonio, Texas, and in January, 1918, Doctor Calisch was transferred to El Paso Base Hospital, where he remained until October, 1918, when he was sent to Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana as sanitary officer of West Camp. He was discharged from the service in December, 1918, and then returned to New York City, where he took graduate work in rectal diseases until March, 1919. He then resumed his former practice in Oswego. Doctor Calisch is identified with the Oswego County Medical Society, New York State Medi- cal Society, and American Medical Association. He has been president of the Oswego County Medical Society and Oswego Academy of Medicine, and is a surgeon on the staff of the Oswego Hospital.
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