The north country; a history, embracing Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Lewis and Franklin counties, New York, Volume 2, Part 42

Author: Landon, Harry F. (Harry Fay), 1891-
Publication date: 1932
Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind., Historical Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 644


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GEORGE M. HAWN


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Fry, Edward Denny, Sr., and Otto Schuman organized the Clayton Manu- facturing Company and originally were manufacturers of slumber slip- pers exclusively. They are now widely known makers of bathing suits, sweaters, and sports coats. Mr. Hawn is now sole owner of the enterprise. Approximately 65 people are employed in the plant and the company's products have a wide sale throughout the world. He is also vice president and director of the First National Exchange Bank, having been formerly president of the First National Bank of Clayton until its merger with the National Exchange Bank.


In 1890 Mr. Hawn was united in marriage with Miss Grace R. Otis, the daughter of Levi C. and Mary (Gillette) Otis, who were natives of Depauville, N. Y., and now deceased. Their son, Clyfton, is deceased.


Mr. Hawn has always been a Republican and served as Clayton's first mayor. During his administration the city paving program was com- pleted, and numerous other improvements were made. The most impor- tant factor in Mr. Hawn's career was the fact that during his time as mayor he was instrumental in bonding the village and paving the streets as they are today. All streets are paved and nearly all with curbing, as fine as any village in Northern New York. He takes keen interest in civic welfare and has done much in public life towards promoting affairs which have greatly benefited the village.


Felix Patrick Cunningham, D. D. S .- A successful dental surgeon of Malone, Doctor Cunningham is widely known throughout Franklin County. He was born at Malone, Aug. 31, 1891, the son of Felix and Mary A. (McCoy) Cunningham.


Felix Cunningham was of Irish descent and was born at Malone in 1852. His parents had emigrated to the United States during the early part of the 19th century. Mr. Cunningham became a farmer in Franklin County but during the latter part of his life was located at Lincoln, Neb., where he was interested in the mercantile business. He died there in 1901. His wife was a native of Chateaugay, N. Y., and died at Malone, May 17, 1930. She is buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham were born five children: 1. William L., lives at Ravenna, Neb. 2. Mary E., who is supervisor of schools at Westbury, N. Y. 3. Catherine, who died in 1904. 4. Edward F., who died in May, 1929. 5. Felix Patrick, the subject of this sketch.


Felix Patrick Cunningham obtained his early education in the public schools of Malone and in 1910 was graduated from Franklin Academy. He then spent two years in the employ of the New York Central Railroad


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before entering the University of Buffalo as a student of dentistry. He received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1915 and at that time established his present practice at Malone. He purchased property at 98 West Main Street, his present location, in 1922. Dr. Cunningham is a specialist in X-Ray work and is recognized as a leader in his chosen profession.


On Oct. 16, 1926, Dr. Cunningham married Miss Beth M. Sornberger, the daughter of Leonard H. and Edna Sornberger, of Bedford, Quebec, Canada. Mrs. Cunningham attended Wesleyan College at Stanstead, Que- bec, where she specialized in the study of music and elocution. Doctor and Mrs. Cunningham have a son, John Edward, born April 18, 1931.


Dr. Cunningham is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. He also belongs to the Rotary Club, Malone Golf Club, and Malone Fish & Game Cub.


Archie E. Morrison, who is widely known as the able sheriff of Frank- lin County, lives at Malone, where he is also interested in the general insur- ance business. He was born at Stottville, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1883, the son of William and Mary (MacClay) Morrison.


William Morrison was born in Glasgow, Scotland, May 10, 1843. At the age of 30 years he came to the United States and settled at Springfield, Mass., where he was employed at his former trade as a wool dyer. His wife was also born in Scotland. A few years later he moved to Stottville, N. Y. He died at Castleton, N. Y., in 1917 and is buried at Stockport, N. Y. His wife died in 1904 and is buried at Stockport. Their children were as follows: 1. Mary, the widow of Charles Tanner, lives at Thomp- son, N. Y. 2. Elizabeth, the widow of Harry Bateman, lives at Greenbush, N. Y. 3. Nellie, married Frederick Heinzer, lives at Castleton-on-the- Hudson, N. Y. 4. Catherine, married John Morris, lives at Los Angeles. 5. Jessie, married Frederick Eitelman, lives at Leeds, N. Y. 6. William, who is identified with the Juliard Woolen Mills, of Stottville, N. Y. 7. Archie E., the subject of this sketch.


Archie E. Morrison grew up at Stottvile, where he received his educa- tion in the public schools. He completed his high school work at Hudson, N. Y., in 1901, spent the following year at Albany Business College, and then located in Malone as a stenographer and bookkeeper in the employ of Charles H. Turner, lumber dealer. After four years with that concern he was employed for a period of eight years by the American Hide & Leather Company, as a bookkeeper, and after being promoted to manager of the company, he remained in that capacity for nine years longer. Mr.


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Morrison then became deputy county clerk of Franklin County, and after five years in that office was elected sheriff in November, 1929. He had served as town clerk of Malone from 1919 until 1924. Since the latter year he has been interested in the insurance business in partnership with W. W. Smith.


On June 20, 1906, Mr. Morrison was united in marriage with Miss Isabel Clark, the daughter of Daniel and Emma (Reddy) Clark, of Malone. Both are deceased and are buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Morrison were born four children. A son died at the age of seven years. Their three daughters are: Mary E., Florence A., and Isabel E., students.


Mr. Morrison is a Republican, a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge, of which he is Past Exalted Ruler. He also holds membership in the Independent Order of Foresters and Chamber of Commerce. His wife is a member of the Catholic Church.


Mr. Morrison and his family live at 21 Washington Street. He also owns a hunting and fishing lodge at Lake Titus.


William Emery Steenberg, who has been identified with the Malone Marble & Granite Company for many years, is recognized as an able busi- ness man of Franklin County. He was born at Duane, N. Y., May 12, 1857, the son of Emerson Webster and Alma (Ayres) Steenberg.


Emerson Webster Steenberg was born at Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, in 1828, and was the son of Richard Steenberg, a native of Ver- mont. The family originally came to this country from Holland, and the early spelling of the name was Von Steenberg. The great-grandfather of William Emery Steenberg was a general during the Revolutionary War.


Emerson Webster Steenberg was interested in farming throughout his life. He died at Duane in 1872, at the age of 44 years and is buried in Morningside Cemetery, Malone. His wife was the daughter of Hiram and Philanda Ayres, of Duane. Hiram Ayres was born in 1801 and died July 16, 1884. To Emerson Webster and Alma Ayres Steenberg were born two sons: William Emery, the subject of this sketch; and Lorenzo. He was born June 3, 1865, and lived at Roebling, N. J., where he served as superintendent of the Roebling Wire Mills for more than 40 years. He died July 27, 1931, and is buried in Morningside Cemetery, Malone, N. Y.


William Emery Steenberg received his education in the public schools and attended Franklin Academy for three years. Upon the death of his father in 1872 he assumed management of the homestead and purchased the place in 1881. Mr. Steenberg continued as a successful farmer until


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1911, at which time he removed to Malone and purchased an interest in the Malone Marble & Granite Company, his partner for a time being Charles H. Felton, who is deceased.


On Dec. 15, 1880, Mr. Steenberg married Miss Etta J. Steenberg, the daughter of Allen P. and Sarah (Broughton) Steenberg. A son, Roy Melvin, born June 2, 1882, died in 1885, and is buried in Morningside Cemetery.


Mr. Steenberg is a Republican and for many years held the offices of town assessor and justice of the peace. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.


Alfred Allen Edwards .- One of the citizens of real worth at Malone is Alfred Allen Edwards, who has held the office of deputy United States Marshal since 1921, and he has also served as sheriff of Franklin County. He was born at Chateaugay, N. Y., Sept. 5, 1869, the son of Sylvester Allen and Eliza (Hill) Edwards.


Sylvester Allen Edwards, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Clinton County, N. Y., Feb. 2, 1842, the son of George Allen Edwards, who came to the United States from England about 1835. The latter was a shoemaker by trade and settled in Vermont, but later removed to Clinton County, and spent the remainder of his life in a small village five miles from the Canadian line. His son, Sylvester Allen Ed- wards, was a farmer during his entire life. During the Civil War he enlisted in the 96th New York Volunteer Infantry, and participated in more than 20 major engagements of the war. He held the rank of first sergeant and was serving with Gen. Grant at Richmond on guard duty at the James River the night before Richmond was burned by the Con- federate Army, preceding their surrender. Mr. Edwards was married Oct. 24, 1866, to Miss Eliza Hill, the daughter of John and Jane Hill, who came from England in 1849 and settled at Chateaugay, N. Y. Mr. Edwards died Aug. 7, 1913, and his wife died in 1922. Both are buried at Burke, N. Y. Their children were: Alfred Allen, the subject of this sketch; and Mary Anna. She married Edward Mullen, and died March 17, 1930. She is buried at Los Angeles, Calif.


Alfred Allen Edwards attended the public schools of Burke, but gave up school at the age of 14 years to learn the carpenter trade. He spent eight years in the employ of the Rutland Railroad Company as a carpenter, after which he purchased a farm near Burke, which he still owns. For a number of years Mr. Edwards was interested in the insurance business at Malone. He was elected sheriff of Franklin County in 1911 and served for three years. He was elected mayor of Malone in 1916 and the follow-


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ing year was again elected sheriff for a three year term. He received his present appointment as Deputy United States Marshal in April, 1921. He has been an officer of the peace for 33 years, and has made a splendid record in the performance of his duties. His dealings with the Indians along the border have been especially amicable.


On March 24, 1897, Mr. Edwards married (first) Miss Lowilla May Hudson, of Burke, the daughter of Samuel and Anne Hudson. A daughter died in infancy. Mrs. Edwards died July 26, 1926, and is buried in Morn- ingside Cemetery, Malone. He was married (second) on Dec. 31, 1927, to Marguerite (Richardson) Little, the widow of Howard Little, and the daughter of the late Dr. John E. and Charlotte Richardson. Dr. Richard- son was a successful and well known physician of Brooklyn, N. Y., where he died in 1901. By her first marriage Mrs. Edwards has two children: 1. Marguerite, married Arlington R. Reynolds, of Burke. They have two sons, Arlington and Donald Allen Reynolds. 2. Douglas Richardson, who is a senior at Clarkson College of Technology at Potsdam, N. Y.


Mr. Edwards has always been a Republican. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, and holds membership in the Congregational Church.


The farm owned by Mr. Edwards near Burke is part of the original Hudson homestead, which was settled by the family of Lowilla May (Hud- son) Edwards in 1835.


Samuel Cameron Coleman, D. D. S .- One of the leading dental sur- geons of the North Country, Dr. Coleman is widely known in Franklin County and has successfully engaged in practice at Malone since 1897. He was born at Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, June 9, 1874, the son of John and Mary Ann (Cummings) Coleman.


John Coleman was born in Ontario in 1829 and spent his entire life as a farmer. He died at Kemptville in May, 1927. His wife was the daughter of William John Cummings. There were seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Coleman: 1. Annie, who died July 14, 1880. 2. Jennie, married Wil- liam H. Buchanan, lives near Kemptville, Ont. 3. William John, a farmer, lives near Heckston, Ont. 4. Alexandria, who died in 1910. 5. Robert Ernest, farmer, lives near Kemptville, Ont. 6. Samuel C., the subject of this sketch. 7. Oswald, born in March, 1878. He is a graduate of the Dental College, University of Pennsylvania, class of 1902, now engaged in practice at Madrid, N. Y.


Samuel Cameron Coleman is a graduate of Kemptville High School and in 1897 received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University


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of Pennsylvania. He immediately established his present practice in Malone, and still maintains offices at 111 East Main Street. He is a member of the Franklin County, New York State and American Dental Associations.


On Sept. 14, 1905, Dr. Coleman married Miss Elizabeth Hawley, the daughter of Thomas and Jessie (McCrea) Hawley, of Malone. Both are deceased and are buried at Nicholville, N. Y. Doctor and Mrs. Coleman had two daughters: Helen, who died at the age of five years; and Kath- erine, who died at the age of 14 years. Both are buried in Morningside Cemetery, Malone.


Doctor and Mrs. Coleman are members of the Baptist Church, and he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, being a Knight Templar ; and member of the Karnak Temple of the Mystic Shrine of Montreal. He also belongs to the Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce. Politically Dr. Coleman is a Republican, and he has served as village trustee.


Dr. Coleman lives at 23 Park Street, Malone, and also owns a fishing camp at Mountain View, N. Y.


James Francis Carrigan, who is superintendent of the Rutland Rail- road Company, with headquarters at Malone, is a substantial citizen of Franklin County. He was born at Windsor, Vermont, Oct. 16, 1862, the son of William and Margaret (Tully) Carrigan.


William Carrigan was born in County Longford, Ireland, in 1840. At the age of 20 years he emigrated to the United States and settled in Massachusetts, but later removed to Vermont. He was a farmer. He was married in 1861 to Miss Margaret Tully, also a native of Ireland, and a daughter of Michael Tully, who died at the age of 104 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Carrigan were born seven children: 1. James Francis, the sub- ject of this sketch. 2. Mary, who died in 1898. 3. William, who died in 1898. 4. Elizabeth, married George Pabst, lives at Berwyn, Ill. 5. Myron, who died in 1925. 6. Margaret, who died in 1923, was the wife of George Boynton, of Hadley, Mass. 7. Nettie, the widow of William Smith, lives at Springfield, Vt.


James Francis Carrigan attended the public schools of North Spring- field, Vt., and as a young man entered the employ of the Central Vermont Railroad to learn telegraphy. He spent 12 years with that company as an operator, agent and train dispatcher at various points between Bellows Falls, Vt., and Rouses Point, N. Y., and in 1890 became joint agent at the latter place for the Central Vermont, Ogdensburg, and Lake Champlain and the Canadian Atlantic Railways. He served in that capacity for two


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years and was then appointed trainmaster at Malone for the Rutland Railroad Company. He was subsequently advanced to the position of assistant superintendent and later became superintendent, which office he holds at the present time.


On April 14, 1889, Mr. Carrigan was united in marriage with Miss Ina V. Lockwood, the daughter of Benio and Alvira Lockwood, of North Springfield, Vt. They were the parents of three children: 1. Hazel, a graduate of Franklin Academy, now assistant to Rev. Dr. Holmes, who is pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, N. Y. 2. Edward Curtis, who was killed in action during the World War while serving as sergeant of Company K, 107th New York Volunteer Infantry, 27th Divi- sion. He lost his life at the Battle of Bellcourt Tunnel, Guilmont Farm, being killed in the battle in which 32 other Malone men lost their lives. He is buried in Morningside Cemetery, Malone. 3. Paul B., who is identified with the production department of the General Motors Corporation, of Buffalo, N. Y.


Mr. Carrigan is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, being a Knight Templar, and a member of Media Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Watertown. He belongs to Columbia Lodge, No. 11, which was chartered at Albaugh Center, Vt., in 1819. He also belongs to the Kiwanis Club and Malone Fish & Game Club.


Lawrence Edward Wescott .- As land bank appraiser for the Federal Land Bank of Springfield, Mass., Mr. Wescott is prominent in Malone and Franklin County, where he has spent his entire life. He was born at Malone, Feb. 24, 1866, the son of Joseph B. and Lucy (Spicer) Wescott.


Joseph B. Wescott, a native of Malone, was born March 17, 1834, the son of Ira Wescott, who came to Malone from Clinton County, N. Y., about 1830. He became a prosperous farmer and was assisted in agricul- tural pursuits by his son, Joseph B. The latter continued as a successful farmer until his death in 1902. His wife died in 1885. Both are buried at Chasm Falls, N. Y. Lucy (Spicer) Wescott was the daughter of Alex- ander Spicer, a native of Canada, and a well known farmer of Franklin County. To Mr. and Mrs. Wescott were born eight children, as follows: 1. Abbie, married Sherman B. Stancliff, lives at Morrisville, Vt. 2. Wil- liam, farmer and merchant, lives at Chasm Falls. 3. Lawrence Edwin, the subject of this sketch. 4. Herbert J., lives at Chasm Falls. 5. Irene, who died in 1896. 6. Edith, deceased, was the wife of Amos Underwood, of Schenectady, N. Y. 7. Clayton, hotel owner, lives at Mountain View, N. Y. 8. Ralph, lives at Chasm Falls.


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Lawrence Edwin Wescott is a graduate of the public schools of Malone and attended Franklin Academy for two years. He was interested in general farming for a period of 36 years and in 1918 accepted the appoint- ment of land bank appraiser as mentioned above. His territory includes six northern counties of New York, as well as Northern Vermont.


On Dec. 24, 1889, Mr. Wescott was united in marriage with Miss Ida G. Hapgood, the daughter of Wesley and Delia (Earl) Hapgood, of Malone. They have no children.


Politically Mr. Wescott has always been a Republican. He held the office of town assessor in Malone from 1905 until 1917. He has been vice president of the Franklin County Agricultural Society for 15 years and is Past Master of the Malone Grange. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. Both he and his wife are promi- nent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.


W. Fred Sternberg .- For many years W. Fred Sternberg has been a prominent citizen of Depauville, where he now lives retired, and he is a member of one of the oldest and best known families of Jefferson County. He was born in Clayton township, June 14, 1872, the son of Elias G. and Lestina (Spencer) Sternberg.


Elias G. Sternberg was born on a farm in Brownville township in Jefferson County, May 6, 1837, and as a young man worked on his father's farm. At the age of 17 years he entered the Jefferson County Institute at Watertown. He also was a student at the State Normal School at Albany and taught school for a number of years at Watertown and throughout Jefferson County, being widely known as a lecturer on scien- tific and educational subjects. He assisted his brother, Abraham D. Stern- berg in the recruiting of the 186th Regiment during the Civil War and Abraham D. Sternberg served with the rank of major. Later Elias G. Sternberg purchased 140 acres of land, which adjoined the family home- stead in Jefferson County, and devoted many years to farming. He also became successful as a manufacturer of cheese boxes, and in 1893 turned this enterprise over to his sons, W. Fred and Edwin G. Sternberg. Elias G. Sternberg died April 16, 1916, and his wife, born Oct. 24, 1838, in the town of Clayton, died Oct. 19, 1912. Both are buried at Depauville. Mr. Sternberg had married (first) Miss Millie H. Zimmerman, in October, 1866. She died the following year. To his second marriage were born six children : 1. Edwin G., born April 20, 1871, died March 23, 1898. 2. W. Fred, the subject of this sketch. 3. Nellie, born March 13, 1876, married Dr. B. B. Davis, dentist, lives at Depauville. Three died in infancy.


W Fred Sternberg


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Elias G. Sternberg was the son of Archibald Sternberg, who was born May 20, 1805. He was educated in Montgomery County, N. Y., taught school for nine years, and during that time studied medicine. He en- gaged in general farming, however, and removed with his family to Jef- ferson County in 1835. He served for a number of years as Master of Stone Mills Lodge of Masons, and later organized the Lodge at Depauville, of which he was Master. He was one of the founders of the Union Church at Perch River, of which he served as Deacon and Trustee, and he was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church.


Lambert Sternberg was the first member of the Sternberg family to emigrate to the United States. He came from Saxony, Germany, in 1703, and settled in Albany County, N. Y., where he reared his four sons: Nicholas, Lambert, Adam and David. Nicholas Sternberg served through- out the Revolutionary War as a member of the 15th Regiment, Albany County Militia, and obtained a 9,000 acre grant of land from the govern- ment which was located in Schoharie County.


W. Fred Sternberg, the subject of this sketch, was reared and educated at Depauville, and as a young man was identified with his father's manu- facturing business. When 21 years of age he became manager of the en- terprise with his brother, Edwin G. Sternberg, and upon the death of the latter in 1898 Mr. Sternberg assumed full control of the company. Mr. Sternberg continued to successfully manage the business until his retire- ment in 1924, when his sons became owners of the plant. He is interested in the supervision of his three farms in Jefferson County, which contains over 1,300 acres of land.


Politically, Mr. Sternberg is a Democrat, and since 1925 has held the office of supervisor of the town of Clayton. He also served as assessor for six years. He is a member of the Grange.


In 1889 Mr. Sternberg was united in marriage with Miss Ermine Easton, the daughter of Nelson and Ella (Lingenfelter) Easton, both na- tives of Clayton. Mr. Easton lives retired at Depauville. His wife died in 1925. To Mr. and Mrs. Sternberg were born four children: 1. Edwin Glenn, born Sept. 16, 1900, engaged in business at Depauville. 2. W. Fred- erick, born Sept. 18, 1902, died Sept. 30, 1903. 3. Marcus D., born Oct. 27, 1904, and on Oct. 26, 1929, married Ethel Armstrong. He conducts the manufacturing business which was established by his father, in partner- ship with his brother, Edwin G. 4. Marjorie, born Jan. 1, 1911, a gradu- ate of Clayton High School, Watertown Business College, and Crane's Institute, Potsdam, N. Y. She is a student of Music at New York Uni- versity, and in 1931 was awarded first place in the Northeastern District contest, conducted by the Atwater Kent Corporation at Plattsburg, N. Y.,


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which enables her to try out in New York City during the final competi- tion in the Fall of 1931.


Mr. Sternberg has always taken an active interest in the welfare of his community. He has been an advocate of thrift and economy in the man- agement of the affairs of the town, the same as he has in private business.


George Joseph Moore .- One of the best known lawyers of the North Country is George Joseph Moore, of Malone, who is president of the Franklin County Bar Association. He was born in Huntington County, Quebec, Canada, May 19, 1879, the son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Mc- Caffrey) Moore.


Arthur Moore was born in Huntington County, Quebec, Oct. 11, 1848. He was a farmer throughout his life and died May 7, 1926. His wife died in October, 1921. Both are buried at Dundee, Quebec. Their marriage took place in 1878, and she was the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Bannon) McCaffrey, of Dundee. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore were born the following children: 1. George Joseph, the subject of this sketch. 2. Mary, born March 13, 1881, the wife of Herbert Donavan, who is a teacher of mathematics at James Madison High School, Brooklyn, N. Y. 3. Carl J., born in 1885, lives at Yakima, Wash. 4. Charles A., born in 1887, is a conductor on the Canadian National Railway, lives at Fort Covington, N. Y.




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