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On Oct. 21, 1896, Doctor Calisch was united in marriage with Miss Lena Richheimer, of Johnstown, N. Y., the daughter of Joseph and Hen- rietta (May) Richheimer, the former a native of Germany and the latter
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of New York City. Both are deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Calisch have no children.
Politically, Doctor Calisch has always been a Democrat. He holds membership in the Knights of Pythias, Elks Lodge, Oswego City Club, Oswego Country Club, American Legion, and "40 and 8" society. Doctor and Mrs. Calisch live at 75 West 5th Street, Oswego.
Rev. Walter Dudley Cavert, D. D .- Few men in the North Country have attained such prominence as Doctor Cavert, who is pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Oswego. He was born at Charlton, Saratoga County, N. Y., Jan. 18, 1891, the son of Walter I. and Elizabeth (Brann) Cavert.
Walter I. Cavert, who lives retired at Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, is a native of Charlton. Until 1922 he successfully engaged in general farming on the old Cavert homestead. He is a prominent Democrat and has always taken a keen and active interest in local affairs. He holds membership in the Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth (Brann) Cavert was also born at Charlton and died in 1896. She was a direct descendant of the McCrea family of New York and related to Jane McCrea. To Mr. and Mrs. Cavert were born four children: 1. William L., identified with the Minnesota State Agricultural College. 2. Rev. Samuel McCrea, is senior secretary of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, with headquarters in New York City. 3. Inez May, engaged in the research department of the Federal Council of Churches. 4. Walter Dudley, the subject of this sketch.
In 1907 Walter Dudley Cavert was graduated from Charlton Academy, and four years later he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Union College. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity, and during his senior year in college was captain of the intercollegiate debating team, editor of the Concordiensis, manager of the college track team, and president of the Philomathean Literary Society. He taught at the Charlton Industrial Farm School, a private boys' reform school from 1911 until 1912, and in 1915 received the degree of B. D. at Union Theo- logical Seminary. He also took graduate work at Columbia University while attending the theological seminary. Reverend Cavert then became director of religious education at the First Congregational Church of Willimantic, Conn., during 1915-16. He was pastor of the First Presbyte- rian Church, at Stamford, N. Y., during 1916-20; pastor of the North Presbyterian Church, at Elmira, N. Y., during 1921-24; and has been pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, at Oswego, since 1925.
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During the World War Doctor Cavert served as army chaplain (first lieutenant) during 1918, and was stationed at Camp McArthur and Camp Taylor. At present he has a captain's commission as chaplain of the 390th Infantry, Reserve.
Since his pastorate in Oswego, Doctor Cavert has served as chairman of the Oswego County Red Cross, and as president of the Oswego Kiwanis Club. He has served as moderator of Syracuse Presbytery, and for three years has been president of the Oswego Council of Churches. He is a member of the executive committee of the New York State Council of Religious Education. Doctor Cavert has represented Syracuse Presbytery at the Presbyterian General Assembly, and several times at the meetings of the New York Synod.
Doctor Cavert is a frequent contributor to religious magazines, having written for the Presbyterian Advance, the Christian Century, and the Christian Century Pulpit. He is also well known as a lecturer and has lectured extensively before lyceum groups, civic organizations, and luncheon clubs.
It was in June, 1931, that Doctor Cavert received the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity from Union College.
On July 17, 1916, Doctor Cavert was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Harrer, of Brooklyn, N. Y., the daughter of G. A. and Letitia (Morrison) Harrer. The former died in 1912, and the latter lives in Brooklyn. There are two children in the Cavert family: Elizabeth Harrer, born Nov. 18, 1923; and Harriet Morrison, born May 31, 1926. Mrs. Cavert is a graduate of Briarcliff Manor School and received a degree from Co- lumbia University in 1914. Before her marriage she was identified with the Charity Organization Society of New York City, and taught in the Girls' High School of Brooklyn.
Clair K. Light, a leading citizen of Oswego, enjoys prominence in the business life of the North Country as vice president of the Diamond Match Company. He was born in New York City, Aug. 12, 1880, the son of M. K. and Mary Jane (Kidd) Light.
M. K. Light was born at Lebanon, Pa., where he spent his early life and received his education. He became prominent in business at that place, and died in 1921. His wife, who was born at Baltimore, Md., died in 1929. They are buried at Lebanon and Oswego, respectively. Mr. Light was a Republican throughout his life and held membership in the Epis- copal Church. Clair K., the subject of this sketch, was the only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Light.
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After his graduation from York (Pa.) High School, Clair K. Light attended Patrick's Business College there. He began his business career in the offices of the York Match Company, and in 1899 came to Oswego to enter the employ of the Diamond Match Company. He began work in the company's factory and through hard work and steady advancement, he became manager in 1913, being elected vice president of the concern in 1922. He is also in complete charge of production.
In 1903 Mr. Light married Miss Louise Eddy, of Oswego, the daughter of Dr. J. W. and Hannah (Eggelston) Eddy, the former a native of Wil- liamson and the latter of Henderson, N. Y. Both are deceased and are buried at Oswego.
Politically Mr. Light is a Republican, and he is a member of the Harbor and Dock Commission of Oswego. He and his wife hold membership in the Episcopal Church, and he belongs to the Oswego Country Club. They maintain their residence at 105 Fourth Street, Oswego, and also have a summer fishing camp at Redfield, N. Y.
Alexander Kidd, maternal grandfather of Mr. Light, served through- out the Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
C. R. Hervey, M. D .- Among the men who have won success in the North Country, Dr. Hervey has won a prominent place as a physician and surgeon, having been engaged in the practice of medicine at Oswego since 1902. He is a member of the Board of Managers of the Oswego Tuberculosis Sanitarium, and District State Health Officer, being in official charge of public health in Jefferson, Oswego, Cayuga and Wayne counties. He was born at Mount Vernon, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1867, the son of Rev. D. B. and Mary Elizabeth (Reeder) Hervey.
Henry Hervey, great grandfather of Dr. Hervey, came to America from County Down, Ireland, in 1770, and located in Virginia. The farm on which he was born in Ireland is still in possession of the Hervey family. His son, Rev. Henry Hervey, was a minister of the Presbyterian Church and founder of the Martinsburg Academy, in Ohio. He also took a promi- nent part in the establishment of Wooster College. Rev. D. B. Hervey, who was born at Martinsburg, Ohio, died in 1901, and is buried at Newark, Ohio. Most of his life was spent in Ohio as a Presbyterian minister, and he also was president of the Granville Female College for 15 years. His wife, a native of Newark, died in 1925. Their children were: 1. W. L., lives in New York City, was for five years president of Teachers' College, of Columbia University. 2. Henry D., retired, served as superintendent of schools at Auburn, N. Y., and as superintendent of schools at Little Falls,
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N. Y. 3. C. R., the subject of this sketch. 4. Mary B., a teacher at Wadley High School, New York City. 5. Dr. George E., dentist, who died in New York City in 1928.
After attending the public schools of Granville, Ohio, C. R. Hervey entered Denison University. He later became a student at the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1893. He served as interne at Metropolitan Hospital, New York City, and was afterward located in general practice at Perry, N. Y., until 1901, when he commenced his present practice in Oswego. He has served as district state health officer since 1916, and is a Fellow in the American Public Health Association. He also holds membership in the Oswego County Medical Society, New York State Medical Society, and the American Medi- cal Association.
Dr. Hervey was married in 1900 to Miss Adah Ward, of Perry, N. Y., the daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Scout) Ward, natives of New York and Michigan, respectively. Both are deceased.
Dr. Hervey is a member of the Kiwanis Club and belongs to Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Ray W. Porter was born at Stillwater, Minn., Nov. 16, 1889, a son of Joseph H. Porter, born Centreville, Minn., Aug. 8, 1854, and Anna Velse, born April 6, 1859, at Leipsic, Germany.
To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Porter the following children were born: Archie J. Porter, of Newark, N. J .; Charles A., West Orange, N. J .; Mrs. C. S. Carter, Minneapolis, Minn .; Mrs. Gordon G. Stewart, Portland, Ore .; Mrs. H. A. Wenecke, Fargo, N. D .; Mrs. Thomas Worthington, Syracuse, N. Y .; and Mrs. Arthur Seels, now deceased, formerly of Florence, Wis .; and Ray W., the subject of this sketch.
Ray W. Porter was married May 3, 1924, to Miss Eunice McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald, of Sharpsburg, Ga. They have one child, a daughter, Sally Ann, born April 2, 1929.
Mr. Porter was educated in the public schools at Minneapolis and later at the University of Minnesota. During the World War he served in the Construction Division, Quartermaster Corps, from August, 1917, to September, 1919.
He is now associated with Niagara Hudson Power Corporation, in charge of the Oswego district, which includes the following companies: Peoples Gas & Electric Co., of Oswego; Fulton Light, Heat & Power Co .; Fulton Fuel & Light Co .; Baldwinsville Light & Heat Co .; Valley Improve- ment Corporation; Oswego River Power Corporation; Oswego Canal Co .; Oswego Industries Corporation, and portions of the territory of Syracuse
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Lighting Co., Inc .; Northern New York Utilities, Inc .; and Niagara, Lock- port & Ontario Power Co.
Mr. Porter resides at 43 West Sixth Street, Oswego, N. Y.
Hon. Don A. Colony .- One of the most influential figures in profes- sional circles in Northern New York is Judge Colony, who as county judge in Oswego County, holds leading rank as a lawyer. He was born at Sandy Creek, N. Y., Oct. 7, 1874, the son of Charles W. and Emma J. (Tallman) Colony.
Charles W. Colony, who died in 1919, was a native of New York, born at Locke. His wife was a native of LaFargeville, and died in 1913. He was a graduate of Adams Academy and Eastman Business College. As a young man he became identified with the Campbell Dry Goods Stores in Watertown, and later was appointed branch manager at Sandy Creek. He afterward bought this store, which he successfully operated for a time, and he then conducted a plumbing and hardware business until his retire- ment. Mr. Colony was a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. He served as overseer of the poor, school director, and for many years was active in the Oswego County Fair Association. To Mr. and Mrs. Colony were born four chil- dren: Florence Irene, who died in infancy. 2. Don A., the subject of this sketch. 3. Blanche Quencer, who died in Florida, January 11, 1931. 4. Agnes C. Lewis, who lives at Central Square, N. Y.
Don A. Colony attended the public schools of Sandy Creek, from which he was graduated in 1894. Before taking up the study of law he taught school for five terms, and then entered the offices of H. L. Wallace, being admitted to the New York bar on March 1, 1899. He immediately opened his own offices in Lacona, where he has since maintained them. Judge Colony has held numerous public offices, having served as village clerk for a number of years, and as town clerk of Sandy Creek. He held the office of assistant district attorney of Oswego County for 15 years, then became district attorney, and after seven years in the latter office he resigned in 1928 to accept the nomination and election to the office of county judge, which office he has most ably and efficiently filled. He also presides over the juvenile courts of Oswego County.
In 1912 Judge Colony became interested in the organization of the Sandy Creek Oil & Gas Company, Ltd., and became sole owner of the enter- prise in 1921. He holds the offices of secretary and treasurer, and his wife, Lillian E. Colony, is president. The company owns and operated 40
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large gas wells, which supply natural gas to about 500 families in the vicinity of Sandy Creek and Lacona. Offices are maintained at Lacona.
In 1904 Mr. Colony was united in marriage with Miss Lillian E. Truex, of Altmar, the daughter of Peter W. and Ellen (Smith) Truex. Mr. Truex is 80 years of age and resides at Altmar. His wife died in 1894. Judge and Mrs. Colony had a daughter, Irene Bethyl, who was born July 9, 1908. During her senior year at Syracuse University she met with an accidental death, Oct. 20, 1928, while driving home from the University.
Judge Colony is a member of the Congregational Church, of which he is a trustee, and he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Pulaski Chapter, Watertown Commandery and Media Temple; Elks Lodge, and Rainbow Shore Country Club. He is a director of the Oswego County Trust Com- pany, and has always taken a keen interest in the business, social, and fraternal life of the community in which he has spent his entire life. The family residence is located between Sandy Creek and Lacona and Mr. Colony also has a summer home on Ontario Bay.
Joseph C. Park, who has been director of the Department of Industrial Arts at Oswego State Normal School for almost 30 years, is recognized as an authority on industrial education. He was born at Big Flats, N. Y., Nov. 25, 1872, the son of Charles M. and Nettie I. (Paddock) Park.
Charles M. Park, who died Oct. 28, 1924, is buried in Rural Cemetery, Big Flats, N. Y. Throughout his life he was interested in farming. His widow resides at Horseheads, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Parks were born three children: 1. Joseph C., the subject of this sketch. 2. William E., M. D., born Aug. 28, 1874, is in charge of U. S. Veterans Hospital, at Fort Bayard, N. M. 3. Mae L., born Nov. 29, 1876, lives at 107 Fletcher Street, Horseheads.
Joseph C. Park received his early education in the public schools of Big Flats. He is a graduate of Oswego State Normal School and received the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Syracuse University. From 1896 until 1901 Mr. Park was principal of the Cherokee Baptist Academy, Tahlequah, Indian Territory, and during that time was a teacher at the summer sessions of the University of Illinois and Uni- versity of Missouri. In 1902 he accepted his present position as director of Industrial Arts at the Oswego State Normal School. In 1927 Mr. Park traveled throughout the Near East and in Europe, and spent the entire year in the study of problems connected with industrial education.
On Aug. 2, 1895, Mr. Park married Miss Nettie Matteson, of Marcellus, N. Y., the daughter of Joseph and Diana (Cuddeback) Matteson, natives
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of New York, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Clark had four children: 1. John W., born May 3, 1896, is principal of school No. 14, Albany. He is interested in aviation and is a licensed transport pilot. 2. Ruth Park Harder, born Feb 22, 1898, lives at Wellsville, N. Y. 3. Helen Blake, born March 26, 1900, died Sept. 5, 1922. 4. Joseph C., Jr., born July 26, 1913.
Mr. Park is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and is affili- ated with Aeonian Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 679.
During the World War Mr. Park was director of the Student Army Training Corps at Oswego State Normal School.
Archie C. Stafford, who is president of the Stafford-Howard Corpora- tion, with offices in the Woolworth Building, is outstanding among the successful business men of Watertown. He was born at Clarendon, Rut- land County, Vt., Sept. 23, 1884, the son of Hon. Charles F. and Fannie F. (Fisk) Stafford.
Hon. Charles F. Stafford was born at Clarendon, Vt., in 1855. He grew up on his father's farm and began his business career with the Grimm Manufacturing Company, Ltd., of Montreal, Canada. He retired from business in 1923 and died four years later. He is buried at Claren- don, and his widow lives at Utica, N. Y. Mr. Stafford was a Republican and served for one term as a member of the Vermont Legislature from the Clarendon district. He belonged to the Community Church, and was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Stafford were born four sons : Clarence, lives at Spring Lake, N. J .; Rollin, deceased; Percy R., lives at Rutland, Vt .; and Archie C., the subject of this sketch.
Charles F. Stafford was the son of John Stafford, also a native of Clarendon, Vt. The latter lived to be 100 years of age. He was one of the first representatives of the Singer Sewing Machine Company and had the first agency in Vermont. Later, he engaged in farming.
Fannie F. (Fisk) Stafford was the daughter of Merritt and Jane (Everett) Fisk, natives of Clarendon, Vt.
Archie C. Stafford obtained his education in the public schools of Clarendon, Vt., and in 1902 was graduated from West Rutland High School. The following year he completed a course of study at the Albany Business College, and he then went to New York City as a stenographer for the Malkie Employment Agency. Later, he was with D. Appleton & Company, in charge of their foreign correspondence, and in 1904 Mr. Stafford returned to Rutland, Vt., and became a representative for a Rochester concern. In 1905 he was identified with the Columbian Na- tional Life Insurance Company as an agent at Bennington, Vt., later being
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promoted to assistant superintendent at Rutland. When the company was merged with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Mr. Stafford became a traveling representative for the Rutland Fire Clay Company, his territory including the eastern states and the middle west. His next business connection was with the Creamery Package Manufacturing Com- pany, of Chicago, Ill., at the Rutland branch, and later in the New York offices. He resigned in 1920 and went to Detroit, Mich., as a salesman for the S. J. Anstey Company, brokers. The following year he took up the sale of securities for the Clarence Hodson Company, of New York, in the Watertown territory. He then in 1925 organized the Northern Maytag Company, dealers, and served as president for two years when he sold his interests to Clyde Bame, of Gouverneur, N. Y. In the mean- time he continued his interests with the Clarence Hodson Company, securi- ties. In 1927 Mr. Stafford organized the Blaiklock-Stafford Company, but three years later dissolved the partnership and organized the Stafford- Howard Corporation, which was incorporated on Feb. 1, 1930, with Mr. Stafford as president, Glenn Larmouth, vice president, and Turner E. Howard as secretary-treasurer. May 1, 1931, Mr. Howard severed his connection with the company and Ella Fitzgerald was elected secretary and Mr. Stafford took over the duties as treasurer. They are representa- tives for the Clarence Hodson securities.
In 1906 Mr. Stafford was united in marriage with Miss Lois Pine, the daughter of Elmer N. and Cora E. (James) Pine, who are residents of Montpelier, Vt. To Mr. and Mrs. Stafford were born two children: Law- rence, who is deceased; and Evlyn Elaine, who attended Utica Academy, now a student of voice at the Utica Conservatory of Music.
Mr. Stafford holds membership in the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Liberty Lodge F. & A. M. No. 959; Oneida Chapter R. A. M. No. 57; Utica Commandery K. T. No. 3; Ziyare Temple; National League of Masonic Clubs; Knights of Pythias, Champlain Lodge No. 7; United Commercial Travelers of America, No. 231; and Watertown Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Stafford and his family live in Utica.
Wesley D. Manwaring .- As sheriff of Oswego County, Mr. Manwaring is widely known and highly esteemed in the community. He was born at Scriba, N. Y., June 10, 1877, the son of Ernest Spencer and Cora (Madi- son) Manwaring.
Ernest Spencer Manwaring was born in Oswego County in 1853. He spent many years on the Great Lakes and retired as an engineer in 1929.
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Mr. Manwaring is a Republican, and served as constable of Scriba. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. His wife is a native of Scriba, born in 1859. They are the parents of two children: 1. Wesley D., the subject of this sketch. 2. Jessie Mabel Brod- reick, lives in Monroe County, N. Y. Wesley Madison, maternal grand- father of Wesley D. Manwaring, was a soldier during the Civil War.
Wesley D. Manwaring attended the Scriba public schools and also studied at Oswego State Normal School. He spent three years as a sailor on the lakes, afterward becoming interested in the meat and cattle busi- ness at Scriba and Oswego. He held the office of supervisor of Scriba for eight years, and in 1930 was elected sheriff of Oswego County.
On Nov. 22, 1911, Mr. Manwaring married Miss Nellie May Haines, of Scriba, the daughter of Gilbert and Lucy (Bartlett) Haines. They are residents of Scriba. Mr. and Mrs. Manwaring have no children.
Mr. Manwaring is a Republican in politics and has served as county committeeman for a number of years. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose, Sons of Veterans, and the Grange. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church of Scriba.
Robert A. Downey .- Standing among the leading figures in the busi- ness life of Oswego is Robert A. Downey, who is president of the Robert Downey Company, Inc. He was born June 5, 1870, the son of Robert and Ellen (Preston) Downey.
Robert Downey, deceased, was a representative business man of Oswego for many years, and was founder of the business which now bears his name. He became associated with the firm of Irwin & Sloan, which was later reorganized as the Gaylord-Downey Company, later Downey, Irwin & Company, and finally known as Robert Downey Company, Inc. They are leading dealers in coal, grain, etc. Mr. Downey died in 1899. His wife died in 1878. Mr. Downey was a Democrat, a member of Christ Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. He was one of the founders of the Fortnightly Club of Oswego. To Mr. and Mrs. Downey were born three children: 1. Robert A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Grace, deceased, was the wife of Major Daniel B. Brinsmade, a World War veteran. 3. John W., who lives at Oswego.
Robert A. Downey received his early education in the public schools and is a graduate of Trinity College and Lehigh University. In 1902 he became associated with Downey-Irwin & Company, which as mentioned above was later reorganized as Robert Downey Company, Inc., and of which he is now president. Mr. Downey recently completed 25 years as
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president of the Second National Bank, which was merged in 1930 with the First National Bank. He is a director of the Montcalm Dock Com- pany, Great Lakes Terminal Company, and Ontario Milling Company.
In 1898 Mr. Downey was united in marriage with Miss Susan Jermyn of Scranton, Pa., who died in 1925. To them were born two sons: 1. Robert A., Jr., born in 1901, a graduate of Exeter Academy, attended Princeton University. He is treasurer of Robert Downey Company, Inc. 2. John Jermyn, born in 1905, a graduate of Exeter Academy and Syra- cuse University. He is also identified with Robert Downey & Company, Inc. Both sons are unmarried. They are ardent yachtmen and hold mem- bership in the Oswego Yacht Club. They have a summer home at Fair Haven.
In 1925 Mr. Downey was married (second) to Miss Louise M. Mackin, of Oswego, the daughter of John H. and Sarah (Hyland) Mackin.
Mr. Downey is a Democrat, a member of Christ Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge, Phi Upsilon fraternity, Syracuse Century Club, Oswego Country Club, Oswego Yacht Club.
During the World War Mr. Downey was chairman of the Home De- fense Commission, treasurer of the local chapter of the Red Cross, and chairman of Liberty Loan drives.
The family residence is located at 8 Montcalm Street, and overlooking Lake Ontario. A summer residence is at Redfield.
James Gilbert Riggs .- As principal of Oswego State Normal School, James Gilbert Riggs holds a highly important position, and is one of the widely known educators of Northern New York. He was born at Dexter, N. Y., May 21, 1861, the son of Edwin Starr and Cynthia A. (Hardy) Riggs.
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