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study of art of basket making and is recognized as an authority on this particular type of handiwork.
On June 5, 1908, Mr. Mckinnon was united in marriage with Miss Anna C. Lantry, the daughter of Thomas H. and Margaret (Barry) Lantry. They are the parents of two sons: 1. Kenneth A., born May 16, 1909, attended St. Michael's Academy, in Vermont, and was graduated from Syracuse University in 1931, having specialized in Business Admin- istration. He is now associated in business with his father. 2. Carleton, born Dec. 9, 1913. He was killed in an automobile accident in October, 1930, and is buried in Hogansburg Cemetery.
Mr. Mckinnon is a Democrat in politics, holds membership in St. Pat- rick's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, and the Massena Golf Club.
Rollin Glenville Giffin .- Active in business, as head of the St. Regis Falls Coal Company, Mr. Giffin is also well known as postmaster of St. Regis Falls. He is a native of New York, born at Hopkinton, Aug. 24, 1874, the son of Martin E. and Mary (Bruce) Giffin.
Martin E. Giffin was born at St. Albans, Vt., in 1833 and at the age of 17 years came to New York wth his parents and settled near Pierrepont in St. Lawrence County. For many years he was identified with the lum- ber business and operated numerous saw mills throughout the North Country. He died in 1898 and is buried at St. Regis Falls. His wife, the daughter of Abner Bruce, died in March, 1931. Her father was a pioneer guide on the Saranac River and lived at Bloomingdale, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Giffin were born four children: 1. Frank M., born in 1870, is associ- ated in business with his brother, Rollin G., at St. Regis Falls. 2. Nona, the widow of Samuel Condall. 3. Rollin G., the subject of this sketch. 4. Helen May, born in 1878, died in 1901.
Rollin G. Giffin received his education in the public schools of St. Regis Falls. He has always been a familiar figure in the lumber industry, and as a young man was employed by the State of New York as a lumber con- servationist, his field of work being the Adirondack Mountains. Later he engaged in the same type of work for the U. S. Government, his territory being east of the Mississippi River. In 1908 Mr. Giffin resigned from the latter position in order to devote his entire time to the lumber business which he had established at St. Regis Falls in 1904. His plant was com- pletely destroyed in a forest fire in 1911, but was reestablished by him two years later. Mr. Giffin has erected numerous lumber mills throughout the North Country. In 1924, in partnership with his brother, he estab-
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lished the St. Regis Falls Coal Company. They are extensive dealers in lumber, coal, and builders supplies.
In 1907 Mr. Giffin married Miss Mary Maher, the daughter of Martin Maher, of Moira, N. Y. To them were born three children: 1. Rollin, born Oct. 12, 1909, identified with the St. Regis Falls National Bank. 2. Twin brother of Rollin, died in infancy. 3. Helen, born Dec. 24, 1910, a graduate of St. Regis Falls High School, 1928, and Potsdam Normal Col- lege, 1931.
Mr. Giffin is a Republican and on March 1, 1931, received the appoint- ment of postmaster.
Mr. Giffin is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, and Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows.
Harvey Gray Waste, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a substantial citizen of Dickinson Center, where he spent his entire life. He was born Feb. 27, 1841, the son of John Holman and Almira D. (Hulbert) Waste.
John Holman Waste was born at Ticonderoga, N. Y., April 13, 1807. He came to Northern New York in 1831 and purchased a tract of land on the present site of Dickinson Center. After clearing the land he returned to Ticonderoga the following year and was married. He then located on his farm and spent the remainder of his life at Dickinson Cen- ter. To Mr. and Mrs. Waste were born ten children, of whom Harvey G., the subject of this sketch, was the fifth in order of birth.
Harvey Gray Waste attended the district schools of Franklin County and throughout his active career was interested in general farming. He died July 22, 1927, after a lingering illness of five years, and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Dickinson Center.
At the outbreak of the Civil War Mr. Waste enlisted and served as a member of Company C, 92nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He partici- pated in such important battles as Goldsboro, Fort Anderson, Port Walt- hal, Swift Creek, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, and was slightly wounded at Kingston, N. C. He was discharged from the service June 18, 1865.
On Oct. 22, 1879, Mr. Waste was united in marriage with Miss Miranda Smith, the daughter of Harry and Electa Jenny Smith, of Buckton, Stock- holm, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Waste were born four children: 1. John Harry, born Aug. 23, 1880, now in the employ of the Eastman Kodak Com- pany, lives at Rochester, N. Y. 2. Royal Smith, born April 29, 1882, died in 1891. 3. Carroll Edwin, born July 5, 1884, a farmer, and rural mail carrier, lives at Dickinson Center. His wife died Sept. 22, 1930. 4. Almira
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Electa, born Feb. 27, 1886, died in infancy. Mrs. Waste lives alone near the family homestead at Dickinson Center.
Politically Mr. Waste was a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Grange.
John Holman Waste, the father, died in September, 1884, and Mrs. Almira Waste, the mother of the subject of this sketch, died in 1880. Both are buried in Ives Cemetery, Dickinson Center, N. Y.
Samuel Edelberg, furrier, is one of the most successful business men of Saranac Lake. He was born in the Province of Latvia, Russia, Jan. 20, 1883, the son of Aaron and Marion Edelberg.
Aaron Edelberg was born in Russia in 1855. For a number of years he was interested in the buying and shipping of cattle and after his arrival in the United States in 1907 he established a meat business in Jersey City, with which he was identified for many years. He died Oct. 8, 1931, and is buried in Jersey City, N. J.
Samuel Edelberg was educated in his native land and left home alone in August, 1902. He arrived in Quebec, Canada, practically penniless, and after working his way to New York City he was employed by a furrier. The following year he sent to Russia for his brother Sigmund, who is now engaged in the jewelry business in Jersey City. Four years later the brothers were able to send for their father and mother, as well as six brothers and one sister, all of whom are now residents of Jersey City.
Upon the advice of friends, Samuel Edelberg came to Saranac Lake in 1904, and he was associated in the tailoring and fur business here with his friend, Lincoln Jones. Later Mr. Edelberg succeeded to the business, which has become one of the thriving enterprises of the city.
On Jan. 3, 1907, Mr. Edelberg married Miss Marie Brawer, the daugh- ter of Isaac and Marian Brawer, of Paterson, N. J. They are the parents of five children: 1. Lucy, born Nov. 13, 1907, a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, class of 1927, now connected with the sta- tistical department of the National Headquarters of the Boy Scouts of America in New York City. 2. Adeline, born May 25, 1911, a graduate of Saranac Lake High School, and Packard Commercial College, New York City. 3. Irving M., born Jan. 11, 1915, attends Saranac Lake High School, class of 1932. 4. Myra Helen, born July 25, 1918. 5. John R., born April 29, 1922.
Mr. Edelberg is a Republican in politics and has been a naturalized citizen of the United States since 1910. He is a member of the Congre- gation of Emmanuel and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fel-
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lows, Rotary Club, Saranac Club, and Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club. He is president of the Chamber of Commerce. He is also commissioner of The Adirondack Council of Boy Scouts of America.
James Alvin Latour .- Among the men of business prominence at Sara- nac Lake is James Alvin Latour, who also is serving as a member of the New York General Assembly from this district. He was born at Harriets- town, N. Y., Nov. 6, 1871, the son of Tuffield and Katherine (Whitman) Latour.
Tuffield Latour was born in Vermont, Aug. 2, 1850. He was 12 years old when his parents came to New York and settled at Burke. As a young man he became interested in the lumber business and also conducted a stage and transfer business. He established a livery business at Saranac Lake in 1892, which he successfully operated for 20 years, later also becom- ing interested in the coal and feed business. Mr. Latour died April 15, 1931, and is buried in Saranac Lake Cemetery. He was married (first) in December, 1870, to Miss Catherine Whitman, the daughter of George Whitman, at Harrietstown. Their children were: 1. James A., the sub- ject of this sketch. 2. A child died in infancy, in February, 1875. Mrs. Latour died in 1875 and is buried in Bloomingdale Cemetery. He was mar- ried (second) in 1878 to Miss Anne Hogan. Their children were: 1. Edward A., born in 1879, died in March, 1930. 2. Francis H., born in 1886, lives at Saranac Lake. 3. Albert T., born in 1899, a World War vet- eran, lives at Saranac Lake. He is suffering from an illness contracted while in the service.
The boyhood of James A. Latour was spent at Saranac Lake where he received his early education. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern Uni- versity and Eastman Business College. In 1891 he became associated with his father's business at Saranac Lake, and ten years later became a partner. The livery business was disposed of in 1912, and Mr. Latour has since successfully managed a coal and feed business. He is also inter- ested in the automobile business, being a member of the firm of Thomas L. Haggerty & Company, of Malone, and he is also identified with the Good Gas Company of Plattsburgh, N. Y., which owns and operates service stations throughout Northern New York.
Mr. Latour has always been a Republican. He was elected supervisor of Harrietstown in 1909, and resigned after seven and one-half years in office to accept the nomination for county treasurer, being elected to that office in 1916. After five years in that capacity he was appointed post- master of Saranac Lake, and held that office for eight years. In 1929 Mr.
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Latour became a candidate for the General Assembly and was elected to that office.
Mr. Latour was married (first) on Nov. 20, 1892, to Miss Malvina M. Yell, the daughter of Octave and Flavia Yell, of Black Brook, N. Y. Their son, Leon J., was born in 1893. He is a graduate of St. Michael's Col- lege, Winoskie, Vt., and Albany Business College, and is now associated in business with his father at Saranac Lake. Malvina (Yell) Latour died Aug. 20, 1902, and is buried at Saranac Lake. Mr. Latour was married (second) on Oct. 2, 1905, to Miss Gertrude M. Rafferty, the daughter of John and Mary (Cahill) Rafferty, of Constable, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Latour have been born three children: 1. George A., born in 1907, a grad- uate of Albany Business College, now associated in business with his father. 2. Tuffield A., born in 1909, attended Notre Dame University for one year, lives at home. 3. Mary Zola, born in 1912, a graduate of Sara- nac Lake High School, class of 1931.
William Walter Lamberton .- One of the progressive and well known business men of Franklin County is William W. Lamberton, who is iden- tified with the Chateaugay Undertaking Company, with branches at Cha- teaugay and Brainardsville. He was born at Mooers, N. Y., Jan. 7, 1864, the son of John and Ellen (Maxwell) Lamberton.
John Lamberton was born in Scotland in 1820 and was a small boy when he came to the United States with his parents and settled in North- ern New York. He was a wheelwright and followed that trade through- out his active career. He lived retired for ten years before his death, July 22, 1896. He is buried in Mooers Cemetery. He was married in 1852 to Miss Ellen Maxwell, a native of Ireland, the daughter of William Max- well. Their children were: 1. Juliet, born Feb. 5, 1854, the widow of James Lambert, lives at Mooers. 2. Myrah, born March 27, 1856, died May 4, 1926, was the wife of Andrew Woodley, of Sciota, N. Y. 3. Florence, born March 25, 1857, died July 9, 1917, was the wife of Joseph Davison, of Mooers. 4. Elmer E., born May 25, 1861, lives at Mooers. 5. William W., the subject of this sketch. 6. Llewelyn, born Sept. 29, 1870, lives at Mooers.
William W. Lamberton left school at the age of 14 years and became an apprentice to a local blacksmith. He followed that trade for four years and then came to Brainardsville, where he purchased a blacksmith shop. He continued as proprietor of this business for a period of 40 years, and disposed of his interest in February, 1928. In 1906 Mr. Lam- berton kad become associated in the undertaking business with J. H. Eng-
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lish, and the firm of Lamberton & English continued until the death of Mr. English in June, 1927, when the business was incorporated as the Chateaugay Undertaking Company, with Mr. Lamberton as president.
On June 22, 1898, Mr. Lamberton married Miss Maud M. Armstrong, the daughter of John and Anna (Mannely) Armstrong, of Belmont. Their daughter, Marian Gertrude, was born March 8, 1905. She is a graduate of Potsdam Normal College, class of 1927, and was a teacher in the grade schools of Malone before her marriage June 19, 1931, to Elmer A. Thomp- son. He is an electrical engineer and they reside at Pittsfield, Mass.
Mr. Lamberton is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge.
Charles Francis Roberson, owner-manager of Boyce & Roberson, coal and material dealers, is recognized as one of the able business men of Saranac Lake. He was born at Greenwich, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1879, the son of David F. and Sophia Abigail (White) Roberson.
David F. Roberson was born at Greenwich in 1829, the son of Francis Roberson, one of the pioneers in developing Washington County, N. Y. The family originally came from England and settled in New York during the early part of the 18th century. In 1865 David F. Roberson married Miss Sophia Abigail White, and to them were born five children, of whom Charles Francis, the subject of this sketch, was the fourth in order of birth.
Charles Francis Roberson was graduated from Greenwich High School in 1895. He spent two years at Albany Business College, and for four years was employed in the offices of an Albany law firm. On account of ill health Mr. Roberson came to Saranac Lake in 1901, and for a short time was employed in the office of H. P. Coats, attorney, who later became State Senator. After a year's residence here Mr. Roberson went to Long Island, N. Y., but in 1904 returned to Saranac Lake and became a book- keeper at Saranac Inn. After a short time he became associated in busi- ness with Willard Boyce, and they became successful dealers in coal, ice, feed, gravel and petroleum products. Mr. Boyce died in 1928 and at that time Mr. Roberson acquired control of the business, although the firm name was retained. A store building was erected by the company in 1923 at 22 Woodruff Street, and in 1931 a service station was built on the opposite corner.
In 1915 Mr. Roberson married Miss Roda G. Distin, the daughter of William L. Distin, for many years a leading photographer of Saranac Lake, now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Roberson have been born three
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sons : 1. David Francis, born in 1918. 2. Donald Charles, born in 1925. 3. Douglas William, born in 1928.
Mr. Roberson is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Masonic and Elk Lodges, Saranac Club, Saranac Boat and Waterways Club, Saranac Lake Golf Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Roberson was one of the promoters of the Saranac Hotel Corpora- tion and is a stockholder. He and his family live at 47 Riverside Drive.
R. Clark Scott is active and progressive in the business life of Adams, where he is identified with Scott & Whittier, funeral directors. He was born at Worth, Jefferson County, July 20, 1898, the son of Ross C. and Carrie M. (Campbell) Scott.
A sketch of Ross C. Scott appears in this history.
R. Clark Scott obtained his early education in the public schools of Adams, from which he was graduated in 1917. He received a degree from Springfield College in 1921, and in that year received the appointment of supervisor of physical education in the public schools at Monticello, N. Y. He remained there until June, 1925, and from September, 1925, until June, 1929, was supervisor of physical education in the public schools at Huntington, L. I. He was then interested in the brokerage business on Long Island until February, 1931, at which time he returned to Adams to take charge of his father's business interests, the latter having died Feb. 28th.
In 1922 Mr. Scott married Miss Mary Elizabeth Wright, and they have two children: Ross C., Jr., and Carolyn Ethel.
Mr. Scott is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club and Citizens Club. He holds membership in Adams Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 234, and Adams Chapter, R. A. M. No. 205.
Ross C. Scott .- One of the representative citizens of Jefferson County was Ross C. Scott, deceased, who successfully engaged in business at Adams for more than 30 years as a member of the firm of Scott & Whit- tier. He was born at Worth, Jefferson County, Oct. 29, 1873, the son of Dexter B. and Catherine (Miller) Scott.
Dexter B. Scott, who lives retired at Watertown, was for many years a prominent farmer and stockman of Worth. He has been a resident of Watertown since 1921.
Ross C. Scott attended the district schools of Jefferson County and was a graduate of Adams Collegiate Institute. He taught school for some time
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at Worth and Rodman, and began his business career with the F. W. Woolworth stores at New Haven, Conn. He later was assistant manager of the business at Yonkers, N. Y., but due to ill health was obliged to sever his connections with that concern. He came to Adams in 1903 as an associate of the late H. F. Overton, funeral director, and soon purchased the business. For a time he conducted the establishment in partnership with his brother, Willis, under the firm name of Scott Brothers. Later he became a partner in the furniture and undertaking business with Clarence A. Whittier, of Adams, and from 1918 until the time of his death in 1931 Mr. Scott was owner of the establishment. It is now under the capable management of his son, R. Clark Scott. An up to date establishment was built by Mr. Scott in 1929, and it is numbered among the fine funeral homes of Northern New York.
On March 1, 1897, Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Carrie M. Campbell, the daughter of John S. and Adelaide (Newkirk) Campbell. They had three children: 1. R. Clark, a sketch of whom appears else- where in this history. 2. Lois C., lives at Huntington, L. I. 3. Carolyn C., lives at Rochester, N. Y.
Mr. Scott was a Republican, a charter member of the Rotary Club and Citizens Club, and held membership in the First Presbyterian Church. He was past master of Rising Sun Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 234; Past High Priest of Adams Chapter, R. A. M. No. 205; Watertown Commandery, K. T. No. 11; Media Temple; and Cecelia Chapter, O. E. S. No. 156.
David Dwyer, deceased, was an honored pioneer citizen of Chateau- gay, where he lived for many years. He was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 1832, the son of Owen Dwyer.
David Dwyer was one of a family of five children: 1. James, who emi- grated to the United States in 1850 and engaged in farming in Clinton County, N. Y. 2. David, the subject of this sketch. 3. Honora, who came to this country with her brother David in 1854. She married shortly after her arrival and lived at Torrington, Conn. 4. Timothy, who spent his entire life in Ireland with his parents. 5. Margaret, who came to the United States in 1867 and lived at Chateaugay.
David Dwyer left his native land in July, 1854, and landed in Quebec, Canada, on September 8th. He came directly to Chateaugay and spent the remainder of his life in this section. He became well known as the pro- prietor of a wheelwright and blacksmith shop.
On Aug. 12, 1860, David Dwyer married Miss Catherine Toohey, a native of County Limerick, Ireland. To them were born eight children as
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follows: 1. Thomas Henry, born May 22, 1861, associated with his father in business for a number of years, and later proprietor of the Chateau Hotel at Chateaugay. He was married Feb. 6, 1893, to Miss Frances Lyons. He died March 13, 1929. 2. Alice Elizabeth, born Feb. 8, 1863, was mar- ried on May 6, 1884, to George A. Tobin, who died Aug. 5, 1931. She died July 19, 1925. 3. Julia Anastasia, born Dec. 25, 1864, died Oct. 1, 1879. 4. Mary (Minnie) Ellen, born March 10, 1867, was a teacher for 18 years in the public schools, and since 1905 has owned and managed the Women's Specialty Shoppe at Chateaugay. 5. David Owen, born May 1, 1869, died in October, 1899. 6. Catherine Agnes, born Sept. 21, 1871, married Daniel Chambers, lives at Albany. 7. Margaret Anne, born Dec. 27, 1877, men- tion of whom is made below. 8. Winifred B., born Sept. 6, 1881, died July 13, 1918.
Margaret Anne Dwyer attended the public schools of Chateaugay and was married April 23, 1901, to Frank E. Lancto, plumbing and heating contractor, of Chateaugay. They have two children: 1. Francis, born Nov. 28, 1908, a graduate of Chateaugay High School, and attends The Catholic University of America at Washington, D. C., where he graduates in June, 1932. 2. Mary Monica, born May 28, 1911, a graduate of Chateau- gay High School, attends the College of New Rochelle, a member of the class of 1932. Mrs. Lancto is Grand Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America in Chateaugay, and District Deputy for the Northern District of New York. She is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She is active in local politics, being Democratic County Committeewoman and Associate County Chairman.
David Dwyer died July 9, 1888, and his wife died Aug. 20, 1889. Both are buried in Chateaugay Cemetery.
Edward Robinson Baldwin, M. D .- One of the foremost specialists in the treatment of tuberculosis is Doctor Baldwin, of Saranac Lake, who is widely known throughout the United States. He was born at Bethel, Conn., Sept. 8, 1864, the son of Rev. Elijah Clark and Frances M. (Hutch- inson) Baldwin.
Rev. Elijah Clark Baldwin was born at Milford, Conn., Dec. 4, 1832. He received his early education in the public schools of Milford and in 1860 was graduated from the Union Theological Seminary. For 30 years he was a widely known minister of the Congregational Church, being pas- tor of churches at Bethel, Branford, New Haven, and Cheshire, Conn. He died April 27, 1890, and is buried at Cromwell, Conn. Reverend Baldwin was married (first) to Miss Julia Childs, on May 1, 1856. To them was
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born a daughter, Julia, Feb. 23, 1857. She married Rev. Edward D. Kel- sey, of New Haven, Conn., and she died Feb. 2, 1894. The mother of Julia Baldwin Kelsey died at her birth and Reverend Baldwin later married (second) on June 3, 1862, Miss Frances M. Hutchinson, the daughter of Dr. Ira Hutchinson, of Cromwell, Conn. To them were born four sons: 1. Edward R., the subject of this sketch. 2. Albertus H., born Dec. 14, 1865, lives at Washington, D. C. 3. Ernest Hickok, born May 19, 1869, a graduate of Yale University, degree of Doctor of Philosophy, and for some years a teacher of history at Worcester Academy in Massachusetts. He died Dec. 1, 1922. 4. Elijah Warner, born Sept. 28, 1872, died Jan. 15, 1878. Frances M. (Hutchinson) Baldwin died Jan. 14, 1914, in her 90th year and is buried in Cromwell, Conn.
Edward Robinson Baldwin was educated at Branford and New Haven, being a member of the class of 1882 of the New Haven High School. He left school to work in the retail hardware business at New Haven for four years, and then took up the study of medicine in the office of his uncle, Dr. J. Francis Calef, of Middletown, Conn. He completed his professional studies at Yale University, and received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1890. During the latter two years of his college career he was assistant instructor of chemistry at the University, and thus was able to pay his own college expenses. He also received the honorary degree of Master of Arts from Yale in 1914. Doctor Baldwin served as interne at Hartford Hospital in 1890 and began the private practice of medicine at Cromwell, Conn., in the office of his grandfather, who had practiced medicine there for many years. Doctor Baldwin developed tuberculosis, however, in the early years of his professional career and in 1891 he was forced to seek his health at Saranac Lake. After 18 months of treatment he was fully recovered and in 1892 became a specialist in the treatment of tuberculosis here. He was assistant and later director of the Saranac Lake Laboratory from 1892 until 1928. He has been a director of the Trudeau Foundation and school, vice president of Trudeau Sanatorium, and chairman of the executive committee since 1916. Doctor was president and is now eme- ritus member of the American Climatological and Clinical Association. He served as president of the Saranac Lake Board of Health from 1898 until 1901, and was president of the Reception Hospital for Tuberculosis from 1902 until 1928. He also held the office of president of the board of trus- tees of Saranac Lake General Hospital from 1912 until 1914.
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