USA > New York > Franklin County > The north country; a history, embracing Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Lewis and Franklin counties, New York, Volume 2 > Part 36
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USA > New York > Oswego County > The north country; a history, embracing Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Lewis and Franklin counties, New York, Volume 2 > Part 36
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he was in charge of operations for the Minnesota-Ontario Power Company for three years, after which he went to Keokuk, Iowa, with the Mississippi Power Company as master mechanic under Col. Hugh L. Cooper. He spent two years in Quebec, Canada, with the Laurentide Power Company, two years with the Abitibi Power & Paper Company, at Iroquois Falls, Canada, and seven years with the Marathon Paper Company of Rothchild, Minn. Mr. Wiener then became engineer in charge of development of plants for the Masonite Corporation at Laurel, Miss., and in August, 1928, came to Oswego as plant manager of the Oswego Board Corporation, a subsidiary of the St. Regis Paper Company.
In 1916 Mr. Wiener was married at Minneapolis to Miss Carrie Batzer, of Royalton, Minn., the daughter of Rudolph and Susan (Winch) Batzer, natives of Germany and Canada, respectively. Mr. Batzer died in 1918 and his widow lives at Lebanon, Ore. Mr. and Mrs. Wiener have a daugh- ter, Antoinette Caroline, born July 23, 1920.
Mr. Wiener is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Pleasant Point Club. He is a director of the Y. M. C. A. and chairman of the American Red Cross in Oswego.
Jeremiah Connell, who is superintendent of St. Paul's Cemetery, has spent his entire life in Oswego and is a substantial citizen of the com- munity. He was born in this city, Feb. 20, 1871, the son of Jeremiah and Catherine (Hart) Connell.
ยท Jeremiah Connell died in Oswego in 1911. He was a native of Ireland and had lived in Oswego since he was 20 years of age. His wife came here from Ireland at the age of 15 years. She died in 1907. They are buried in St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Connell were born the following children: 1. Michael, who died in 1856. 2. Margaret, who died at the age of 9 years. 3. William, lives at Oswego. 4. Mary, the widow of Henry B. Featherstonhaugh, lives at Oswego. 5. John, lives at Oswego. 6. Ellen, lives at Oswego. 7. Jeremiah, the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from the parochial schools of Oswego, Jeremiah Connell followed the trade of machinist for ten years. He then became the owner of several tugs on the St. Lawrence, in partnership with his brother, John Connell. They were the owners of the "Redfern," which was wrecked just east of Oswego harbor while attempting to rescue a disabled vessel. In the disaster, Henry D. Featherstonhaugh, brother-in- law of Mr. Connell, was drowned. In 1894 the Connell brothers became owners of the tug "W. & J. Connell," which they operated in Oswego
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harbor for eleven years. They retired from business in 1913 and Mr. Connell resumed his former employment as a machinist. In June, 1923, he accepted the appointment of superintendent of St. Paul's Cemetery.
Politically, Mr. Connell is a Democrat. He holds membership in St. Paul's Catholic Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Foresters and Red Men. He is unmarried and lives with his sisters at 52 East Mohawk Street, Oswego.
A. C. Hall .- As proprietor of the A. C. Hall Bakery, 62-66 East Fourth Street, Mr. Hall has been recognized as one of the dependable merchants of Oswego for the past 35 years. He was born in England, Sept. 4, 1875, the son of Richard and Rose (Sturges) Hall.
Richard Hall, who died in England in 1877, was interested in the com- mercial bakery business. His wife, also a native of England, came to the United States in 1913. She died in Oswego in 1926 at the age of 80 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Hall were born four children: 1. Mary, married Thomas Newton, lives at Oswego. 2. Richard, lives in England. 3. A. C., the subject of this sketch. 4. John, lives in England.
At the age of 16 years A. C. Hall came to the United States and settled at Richfield Springs, N. Y. He spent five years on a farm and in 1895 removed to Oswego, where he became interested in the bakery business. His first plant was located on Seventh Street and in 1906 was removed to larger quarters on East Fourth Street. The factory was enlarged in 1916 and several additions have since been made. The company employs approximately 28 people, operates seven motor trucks, and carries on an extensive wholesale trade within a radius of 100 miles of Oswego. Ten thousand loaves of bread are baked daily, as well as thousands of cakes and cookies. The company slogan "It's Good because it's Pure," aptly describes its baked goods.
In October, 1895, Mr. Hall was united in marriage with Miss Abbie May Burnham, of Oswego, the daughter of Philo and Lydia (Miner) Burnham. Both were natives of Oswego and are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Hall were born two sons: 1. Nelson B., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history. 2. Roland, born in 1900, died April 8, 1928. He was a graduate of Oswego High School and Syracuse Univer- sity, and at the time of his death was associated with his father's business.
Mr. Hall is a Republican, and an active member of the Congregational Church, of which he has served as treasurer for 15 years. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and belongs to the Fortnightly Club, and Rotary Club. He is president of the Board of Directors of Oswego Hospital,
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director of the Home for the Homeless, and director of the Oswego Orphan Asylum.
Mr. Hall is vice president of the Oswego City Savings Bank, and direc- tor of the Universal Pressing Machine Company.
The family residence is located at West Fifth and Seneca Streets, and Mr. Hall also owns a summer home at Pleasant Point, N. Y.
Alfred G. Tucker .- A leader in financial circles in the North Country is Alfred G. Tucker, who is vice president and cashier of the First and Sec- ond National Bank and Trust Company of Oswego. He was born at Windsor, England, Sept. 1, 1888, the son of Francis H. and Sarah (Pether) Tucker.
Francis Tucker, a native of England, died at Fort Francis, Ont., Dec. 22, 1930. He remained in England until 1913 and for 40 years was a steward in the royal household of Windsor Castle. He then went to Canada and in 1915 became a recruiting sergeant in the Canadian army. He was stationed in France for several months and returned to England in 1918. His wife died in 1901, and is buried in Canada. Both were members of the Church of England. Their children were: 1. Edwin Henry, who died in Oswego in 1918. 2. Agnes Mary, who died in 1926, was the wife of John Walton, of Fort Francis, Ont. 3. Alfred G., the subject of this sketch. 4. Sidney Charles, lives at Fort Francis, served throughout the World War with the Canadian army. 5. William David, who died in England in 1900. Ernest Frederick, lives at Minetto, N. Y.
The early life of Alfred G. Tucker was spent in Windsor, England, and he is a graduate of St. Stephen's Intermediate School. He was employed for two years in the Windsor post office, and in January, 1909, came to Oswego where he entered the employ of the Second National Bank as a messenger. Four years later he went with the First National Bank of Oswego as collection clerk, later became note teller, and in 1922 was appointed assistant cashier, becoming cashier of the institution in 1928. When the First and Second National Banks were merged in October, 1929, Mr. Tucker was elected vice president and cashier.
Mr. Tucker was married (first) in 1911 to Miss Nellie Ethel Potter, of Oswego, the daughter of Sylvester H. and Eva R. (Broughton) Potter. She died in 1915, being survived by a daughter, Helen Irene, born in December, 1911. She attends Oswego State Normal School. Mr. Tucker was married (second) in 1916 to Miss Elizabeth Belle Kellogg, of Minetto, N. Y., the daughter of William M. and Belle (McCullough) Kellogg. Mr. Kellogg died in 1916 and his widow lives at Volney, N. Y. To Mr. and
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Mrs. Tucker have been born two children: 1. Alta Louise, born Oct. 3, 1917, attends Kingsford Park School. 2. William Romeyn, born May 30, 1919. Mrs. Tucker is a graduate of Teachers Training School, Fulton, and before her marriage was a teacher in the public schools of Lansing and Seneca Hill, N. Y.
Politically Mr. Tucker is a Republican. He served as postmaster of Minetto from 1917 until 1924, being appointed by President Woodrow Wilson and reappointed by Presidents Harding and Coolidge, resigning during the latter's administration. He holds membership in the Episcopal Church and belongs to the American Order of the Sons of St. George. He is a charter member of the Kiwanis Club, of which he served as president in 1930, and as treasurer for seven years. He belongs to the Fortnightly Club, Leather Stocking Club, Knights of Pythias, Chamber of Commerce, Y. M. C. A., and is treasurer of the Oswego Automobile Club.
Mr. Tucker was the organizer of the Seneca Hill Improvement Associa- tion, and was primarily responsible for the lighting of Minetto Bridge, which was accomplished through his personal contact with former Gov- ernor Smith.
The Tucker family lives at Seneca Hill, N. Y.
Richard J. Keefe, owner of the Chaffee Business Institute, was born in this city, July 29, 1891, the son of Edward and Mary (Sullivan) Keefe.
Both Edward Keefe and his wife were born in Oswego. His father was Richard Keefe, one of the first settlers of this city who came here from Ireland. Jeremiah Sullivan, the father of Mrs. Keefe, was also an early settler of Oswego, having come here from Baltimore, Md. To Mr. and Mrs. Keefe were born the following children: 1. Richard J., the sub- ject of this sketch. 2. Catherine, married Ronald McLean, lives at Miami, Fla. 3. Ward, a teacher of industrial education, lives in New York City. 4. Margaret, a teacher, New York City. 5. Mark, who is employed by the New York Trust Company, New York City.
The early education of Richard J. Keefe was obtained in the public schools of Oswego. Upon completion of his public school education he then went to LaCrosse, Wis., where he attended the Tri-State Business College. Mr. Keefe then became a commercial teacher in Wisconsin and until the World War was identified with the Tri-State Business College. In July, 1917, he enlisted in the U. S. army at Fort Ontario, Oswego, and served throughout the remainder of the war. In October, 1919, Mr. Keefe became an instructor of commercial subjects at Fort Ontario and spent two years in this work for the government. He established his own school
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at Fulton, N. Y., in January, 1923, and the following year purchased the Chaffee Business Institute at Oswego, the latter being founded in 1870 by Willis G. Chaffee. Mr. Keefe consolidated the two institutions as the Chaffee Business Institute.
In 1924 Mr. Keefe was married to Miss Florence M. Follan, of Fulton, the daughter of John B. and Mary Mehegan Follan, natives of Oneida and Oswego counties, respectively. The former resides at Fulton and the latter died in 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Keefe have a daughter, Rosemary, born Sept. 28, 1925.
Eugene M. Benzing, who is proprietor of the Benzing Novelty Works, is a substantial business man and well known citizen of Oswego, where he was born Jan. 16, 1887. He is the son of J. Adam and Mary (Hover) Benzing.
J. Adam Benzing was born in Germany in 1839. As a child he was brought to the United States by his parents who made the voyage in a sailing vessel. They settled in Oswego, and as a young man Mr. Benzing became interested in the milling business as founder of the Pearl Mills. Later he was senior member of the firm of Hover-Jenkins, millers. In 1895 he established the Benzing Novelty Works, which he formerly called the Eagle Planing Mill. About 1890 the business was removed to its present location, 144 East First Street, and at that time the business was reorganized as the Benzing Novelty Works. Mr. Benzing lived retired for two years before his death in 1922. His wife, a native of Oswego, died in 1927. Mr. Benzing was a Democrat, and served for three terms as alderman from the Seventh Ward. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and a founder of St. Francis Home and St. Peters' Ceme- tery Association. He was affiliated with the Elks Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Benzing were born five sons: 1. Joseph H., retired lumber merchant, lives in New York City. 2. Alfred, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa. 3. Herbert, lives at Oswego. 4. Ward, lives in Florida. 5. Eugene M., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Oswego High School, Eugene M. Benzing became associated with his father's business, and after the latter's retire- ment in 1920, he took complete charge of the enterprise. The company specializes in the making of garden furniture and fancy mill work.
In 1910 Mr. Benzing was united in marriage with Miss Eva Ryan, of Oswego, the daughter of Andrew and Delia (Dailey) Ryan. Mr. Ryan died in 1931 and his widow lives in Oswego. Eva (Ryan) Benzing died in 1927 and is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. To Mr. and Mrs.
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Benzing were born three children: 1. William J., born in 1912, a graduate of Oswego High School, class of 1931. 2. Alice, born in 1916. 3. Frances, born in 1922.
Mr. Benzing is a Democrat, a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus and Eagles Lodge.
Mr. Benzing is especially interested in the history of Oswego County and is recognized as an authority on this subject.
William F. Quigley .- For a great many years the name of Quigley has been identified with the marine and general insurance business in Oswego, and William F. Quigley is one of the city's representative young business men. He was born here, Aug. 23, 1898, the son of William H. and Mary F. (O'Connor) Quigley.
Bernard O'Connor and John Quigley, grandfathers of William F. Quigley, were natives of Ireland and prominent pioneer citizens of Oswego. The former was interested in the milling business here and the latter was a captain on the Great Lakes. He died many years ago and his widow, who died in March, 1931, at the age of 93 years, had lived in Oswego for 90 years.
William H. Quigley, who died in Oswego in 1922, spent his entire life in this city. As a young man he became associated with the firm of Molli- son & Dowdle, insurance agents, and after 30 years he became a member of the firm, which was reorganized as Dowdle & Quigley. Mr. Quigley was actively identified with marine and general insurance throughout his entire business career. He was a Democrat in politics and took a promi- nent part in local civic affairs. He held membership in St. Paul's Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. His widow resides in Oswego. They were the parents of three children: 1. William F., the subject of this sketch. 2. Helen, married Max Ziel, lives at Oswego. 3. Grace, who died in 1921.
William F. Quigley attended St. Paul's parochial school, including spe- cial study under Rt. Rev. Dean Barry, of Oswego, and was graduated from the Oswego High School and in 1917-18 was a law student at Syracuse University. He left college, however, to become associated with his father's insurance business in 1920, and two years later upon the death of his father, Mr. Quigley assumed full control of the agency. The business, founded in 1845, is one of the oldest marine and general insurance agencies in this section of the state.
In 1927 Mr. Quigley was united in marriage with Miss Arlene King, of Oswego, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Upcraft) King. The
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former died in 1905 and the latter in 1906. Both are buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Oswego. Mr. and Mrs. Quigley have no children.
Politically Mr. Quigley is a Democrat. He is a prominent member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, B. P. O. Elks, Loyal Order of Moose, Eagles Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Leather Stocking Club, and Oswego Yacht Club. He is identified with the Oswego County Association of Insurance Agents and the National Association of Insurance Agents.
James H. Mackin .- An experienced man in his particular line of busi- ness, James H. Mackin, of Oswego, is widely known as secretary and treasurer of the Electric Construction and Supply Company. He was born in this city, Aug. 16, 1886, the son of John H. and Sarah L. (Hyland) Mackin.
John H. Mackin was born in Oswego and died in 1919. In early life he was a plumbing and heating contractor and later served as deputy col- lector of customs for 30 years, having been appointed to that office during the administration of President Grover Cleveland. Mr. Mackin was a Democrat and held membership in St. Mary's Catholic Church. His widow lives in Oswego. Their children were: 1. James H., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mrs. R. A. Downey, lives at Oswego. 3. Mrs. Edwin C. Chap- man, lives at Washington, D. C. 4. Marian C., lives at East Orange, N. J. 5. John H., Jr., who is identified with the St. Regis Paper Company, Montreal, Canada. 6. Dorothy C., who died in 1916, at the age of 11 years.
James H. Mackin received his education in the grammar and high schools of Oswego, attended business college, and began his business career in the office of the Peoples Gas & Electric Company. In 1905 he estab- lished a business in partnership with J. C. Snyder. The business was incorporated during the same year with Mr. Snyder as president, and Mr. Mackin as secretary and treasurer. In 1916 the business was removed to its present location, 201 West First Street. They are widely known elec- trical contractors and have made many of the more important installa- tions in this part of the state.
Mr. Mackin has always been a Democrat. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, City Club, Oswego Yacht Club, Knights of Columbus, and B. P. O. Elks, hav- ing been Exalted Ruler at the age of 28 years, and District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler during 1927-28.
Mr. Mackin resides at 80 West Oneida Street, Oswego.
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Joseph Anthony Wallace is an active and progressive business man in Oswego, where he is the owner of the Wallace Poster Advertising Com- pany, 19 East Cayuga Street. He was born in this city, Sept. 22, 1896, the son of Joseph Anthony and Elizabeth Lucy (Bentley) Wallace.
Joseph Anthony Wallace, deceased, was a native of Oswego, and lived in this city throughout his life. He established the poster advertising business which is now owned by his son, and he was also interested in the real estate business. For several years he owned a large warehouse in Oswego and was identified with the management of the Richardson theater. Mr. Wallace died Aug. 25, 1928, and is buried in Riverside Ceme- tery, Oswego. His wife was born at Beaver Dam, Wis., and died Oct. 31, 1919. Mr. Wallace was a Republican, held membership in the Episcopal Church, and was affiliated with Frontier Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 422, and Elks Lodge, No. 271. His wife was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Joseph Byron Wallace, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a soldier in the Civil War.
Joseph Anthony Wallace attended the Oswego public schools and is a graduate of Chaffee's Business Institute and Oswego State Normal School. He taught school four years in the public schools of Pittsburgh, and during that time also attended the University of Pittsburgh. His entire business career has been identified with the Wallace Poster Adver- tising Company. A branch office is maintained in Watertown.
Mr. Wallace belongs to the Rotary Club, Fortnightly Club, Pleasant Point Club, Oswego Country Club, Frontier Lodge, F. and A. M., and B. P. O. Elks.
Reuben Lavine, M. D .- In medical circles in Oswego County the name of Dr. Reuben Lavine, of Oswego, is recognized as a prominent and highly successful physician and surgeon. He was born at Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 9, 1896, the son of Abraham and Esther M. (Alderman) Lavine. Abraham Lavine resides in Syracuse, N. Y. His wife died May 3, 1926, aged 73.
After receiving his early education in the public schools of Syracuse, Reuben Lavine attended Syracuse University from which he received the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine in 1917 and 1919, respectively. He served as an interne for two years in Lincoln Hospital, New York City, and spent one year at Mt. Sinai Hospital, at New York City, having specialized in the study of X-Ray diagnosis and treatment and diseases of the stomach and intestines. He established his present practice in Oswego on April 1, 1922. Dr. Lavine is a roentologist of the Oswego Hospital, and holds membership in the Oswego County Medi- cal Society, the New York State Medical Society and the American
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Medical Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American College of Physical Therapy. He is also a member of the Alumni Association of Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City.
During the World War Dr. Lavine organized an emergency hospital at Winchell Hall, Syracuse University, during the influenza epidemic, while he was serving as a member of the Student Army Training Corps. He was discharged from the service Dec. 7, 1918.
In 1923 Dr. Lavine was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude Braude, of Syracuse, the daughter of Rev. Moses J. and Esther (Pearlman) Braude, now residents of Syracuse, where Rev. Braude is identified with Temple Beth Israel.
Dr. Lavine is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and is a charter mem- ber of the Tau Chapter, Phi Delta Epsilon medical fraternity.
Lester J. Knapp, who is agent for the Railway Express Agency at Oswego, has been in this company's employ for more than a quarter of a century. He was born at Jersey City, N. J., May 8, 1878, the son of William J. and Susan A. (Deane) Knapp.
William J. Knapp was born at Bethel, Sullivan County, N. Y., and spent his early life there. He was a carpenter foreman in the employ of the Erie Railroad at Jersey City until 1882, when he removed to Narrowsburg, N. Y. He died there in 1915, and his wife, born in Brooklyn, N. Y., died in 1912. Mr. Knapp was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Knights of Pythias. To Mr. and Mrs. Knapp were born three children: 1. Alvin H., lives at Rutherford, N. Y. 2. Jennie C., who died in 1892, at the age of 17 years. 3. Lester J., the subject of this sketch.
The Knapp family is of English descent and the Deanes came to this country from Scotland. Usual Knapp, great, great uncle of Lester J. Knapp, served as a member of General George Washington's guard of honor.
Lester J. Knapp grew up at Narrowsburg, N. Y., where he was edu- cated. He learned telegraphy and spent eight years in railroad work. In 1906 he went with the Wells Fargo Express Company at Jersey City, N. J., and remained there for six months as a messenger. He was then trans- ferred to Easton, Pa., as agent for four years, and served in the same capacity at Montclair, N. J., for three years. He was next located at Bloomfield, N. J., for a year, and spent two years as relief agent between Jersey City and Buffalo. Mr. Knapp was then transferred to Tuxedo Park, N. Y., and remained as agent there for four years. He also served
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as chief clerk to the claim agent at Rochester, N. Y., and later went to Oil City, Pa., with the American Railway Express Company as chief clerk to the claim agent at that place. He was located for a time at Elizabeth, N. J., and in 1921 came to Oswego as agent. The company was later known as the Railway Express Agency, and Mr. Knapp has continued in his present position.
In 1922 Mr. Knapp was united in marriage with Miss Lillian Honey- man, of Bath, N. Y., the daughter of Austin and Lucy Honeyman. The former died in 1912 and the latter in 1918. Both are buried at Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp have no children.
Mr. Knapp has always been a Republican. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Callicon Lodge F. & A. M., New York City; Jersey City Consistory, 32nd degree; and Mystic Shrine, of Newark, N. J.
Charles Gamble .- Among the leading lumber dealers and building con- tractors of Jefferson County is Charles Gamble, of Sackets Harbor, who is identified with C. Gamble & Sons. He was born at Brownville, Jefferson County, May 5, 1860, the son of James and Anna (Gregg) Gamble.
James Gamble and his wife were natives of northern Ireland. Both came to this country before their marriage. For a number of years Mr. Gamble was associated with the Lord Company, plow manufacturers, of Brownville. Later, he lived at Sackets Harbor and was employed here as a carpenter. He subsequently became a successful contractor. During the Civil War he was engaged in government work at Washington, D. C. He was a Republican and served as village trustee. He and his wife held membership in the Methodist Church. They are buried at Sackets Har- bor. To Mr. and Mrs. Gamble were born six children: Edward and James, live at Sackets Harbor; John, deceased; Charles, the subject of this sketch; Josiah and William, both deceased.
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