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Mr. Cornwall was married on June 6, 1910, to Miss Florence C. Clark, of Watertown, and they have a daughter, Betty.
Politically Mr. Cornwall has always been a Democrat. He held the office of postmaster of Watertown for a period of nine years, and served as Democratic chairman of the Watertown City Committee and chairman of the Jefferson County Democratic Committee for one term. He holds membership in Trinity Episcopal Church, and belongs to Watertown Lodge F. & A. M. No. 49; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; Media Temple, Past Potentate; and B. P. O. Elks No. 496. He holds membership also in the following clubs: Black River Valley, Jefferson County Golf, Thou- sand Island Country. Thousand Island Yacht, Crescent Yacht, and Kiwanis.
Crandall F. Phillips .- Numbered among the most capable of the younger attorneys of Jefferson County is Crandall F. Phillips, who is engaged in the practice of his profession at Watertown, where he is also serving as acting city judge. He was born at Alexandria Bay, N. Y., Oct. 19, 1896, the son of D. Foster Phillips, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
Crandall F. Phillips received his early education in the public schools of Newton Falls, Carthage and Watertown, being graduated from Water- town High School in 1916. He spent two years at Syracuse University before entering the officers' training school at Plattsburg, N. Y. He was discharged on account of physical disability, but later reenlisted at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. He was again unsuccessful in his attempt at enlist- ment, and resumed his studies at Syracuse University, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1922. After being admitted to the New York State bar Mr. Phillips engaged in practice in the law offices of the late Judge Purcell in Watertown, and in November, 1924, established a private practice with offices in the Woolworth Building. He was appointed assistant corporation council for the city June 16, 1928, and on Jan. 14, 1929, became acting city judge.
On Dec. 24, 1924, Mr. Phillips was united in marriage with Miss Irene E. Mooney, the daughter of William H. and Emeline (Parker) Mooney,
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both now deceased. Mr. Mooney was a well known paper manufacturer of Felts Mills, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have been born two sons, Robert F. and David W.
Mr. Phillips is affiliated with Watertown Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M .; Watertown Chapter No. 59, R. A. M., High Priest; Wasoc Club, past presi- dent; Pi Kappa Alpha and Phi Delta Phi fraternities; Justinian honorary law society; Jefferson County Bar Association; Blackstone Society, past chancellor; American Legion; and Junior Chamber of Commerce, past president. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the Republican County Committee.
Mr. Phillips and his family hold membership in the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a member of the official board.
W. Glenn Larmonth .- One of the leading young lawyers of Watertown is W. Glenn Larmonth, a veteran of the World War, who is also serving as United States Commissioner. He was born at Mansville, Jefferson County, Oct. 23, 1896, the son of James G. and Agnes I. (Adams) Larmonth.
James G. Larmonth and his wife were born in Oswego County, N. Y. He was born at Boylston, and his wife was born at New Haven. He was a carpenter and became successful as a building contractor. Mr. Lar- month was a Republican and served as trustee of the village of Mansville. He held membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to Sandy Creek Lodge, F. and A. M., and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He died in 1924 and is buried at Mansville. His widow lives in Watertown. Their only child was W. Glenn, the subject of this sketch.
James G. Larmonth was the son of Hugh and Abigail (Wells) Lar- month. They were born at Argyle, N. Y., and were among the first settlers of Oswego County. Agnes I. (Adams) Larmonth was the daughter of William J. and Julia (Lansing) Adams, natives of Oswego County. He is deceased and his widow lives at New Haven, N. Y.
The early education of W. Glenn Larmonth was received in the public schools of Mansville and Sandy Creek. After his graduation from high school in 1913 he came to Watertown and read law in the offices of LaRue & Slate. He spent one year at Union University, after which he enlisted for service in the World War. He was sent to Camp Jackson, South Carolina, as a member of the 13th Provincial Regiment, U. S. Field Artillery, and at the close of the war was discharged with the rank of corporal in January, 1919. Mr. Larmonth then reentered Union Univer- sity from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1921. After his
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admission to the bar, Oct. 6, 1921, he entered the offices of LaRue & Slate. At the election of Mr. LaRue as county judge in 1922, the firm was reor- ganized as Slate & Larmonth. Since 1924 Mr. Larmonth has engaged in private practice. He was appointed United States Commissioner June 2, 1925, and reappointed June 2, 1929. He is also corporation attorney for the village of Mansville.
Politically, Mr. Larmonth is a Republican. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and general superintendent of Sunday schools of the Asbury Methodist Church. He also belongs to the Ameri- can Legion, Wasoc Club, Jefferson County Bar Association, Justinian Honorary Law Society, the Y. M. C. A. and Sons of the American Revo- lution.
Louis W. Moore .- Highly esteemed among the successful and widely known business men of Watertown was the late Louis W. Moore. He was born in Watertown, Aug. 27, 1873, the son of William and Etta (Gennett) Moore.
William Harvey Moore was a prosperous merchant of Schenectady and Watertown where he was connected with the 5 and 10 cent stores until 1912 when it was merged with the F. W. Woolworth Company. Mr. Moore died in 1916 and his wife died in 1899. Both are buried at Watertown. Hiram Moore, the paternal grandfather of Louis W. Moore, engaged in the railroad business and ran the first train north of Saratoga over what is now the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.
Louis W. Moore was educated in the public schools of Watertown, and throughout his business career was identified with the store which was founded by his father until it was merged with the F. W. Woolworth Com- pany in 1912. He was a heavy stockholder in the latter company and maintained his office in the Woolworth Building. Mr. Moore died April 6, 1931.
On April 10, 1915, Mr. Moore was united in marriage with Miss Rae Willard, the daughter of Dr. E. S. and Clara (Rasay) Willard. A com- plete sketch of Dr. Willard appears elsewhere in this history. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore two sons were born: William Edward and Frederick Willard, both students.
Mr. Moore was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church and for many years was treasurer of the Sunday School, and served on the Board of Managers. He was a member of the Rotary Club, and attended many International Rotary Conventions. He was a member and had served as treasurer of the Crescent Yacht Club; a member of the Black River Valley Club; Past Sachem of Ongpatonga Tribe, No. 340, Improved Order of Red-
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men, and for 15 years was collector of Wampum for the tribe. He was a former director of the Hyde Metal Boat Company. He served on the board of Managers of the House of Good Samaritan and was president of the Watertown Specialty Company.
Mr. Moore's summer home was at Point Salubrious.
Clarence F. Giles .- Among the most able and successful of the younger attorneys of Jefferson County may be mentioned Clarence F. Giles, who is associated in practice with the firm of Giles & Fuller in Watertown, with offices in the Flower Building. He was born in this city, April 2, 1897, the son of Bert H. and Alice (Holcomb) Giles.
Bert H. Giles is a substantial and well known citizen of Watertown, where he is connected with the Watertown Engine & Machine Company. He was born at Homer, N. Y., and his wife is a native of Watertown. Mr. Giles is a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church. He also belongs to the Improved Order of Red Men. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Giles: Clarence F., the subject of this sketch; and Helen, married Joseph Pepper, lives at Brownville.
Clarence F. Giles attended the public schools of Watertown and Jersey City, and in 1917 was graduated from Massillon High School, Massillon, Ohio. In October, 1917, he returned to Watertown and entered the offices of the Northern New York Trust Company as an assistant to the trust officer. He resigned in September, 1921, and at that time entered the Albany Law School, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in June, 1924. He was admitted to the New York bar on Jan. 15, 1925, and immediately became associated in practice in this city with John H. O'Brien. Since Jan. 13, 1930, Mr. Giles has been practicing with Roy A. Fuller, under the firm name of Giles & Fuller.
On May 5, 1926, Mr. Giles was united in marriage with Miss Florence Walti, the daughter of John and Lucy (Betsinger) Walti, natives of Switzerland and New York, respectively. They live in Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Giles have two sons, Clarence F., Jr., and Bernard Gilbert.
In politics Mr. Giles is identified with the Republican party, and he is chairman of the Republican City Committee and Republican County Com- mitteeman from the Second District of the 11th Ward. He is an active member of the Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Watertown Lodge, No. 49, F. & A. M .; Watertown Chapter No. 59, R. A. M .; Jefferson County Bar Association; Blackstone Society, and Lincoln League. He is vice president of the North Side Improvement League, of Watertown.
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Charles Augustus Dunham .- One of the best liked business men of Watertown is Charles A. Dunham, who is cashier of the Jefferson County National Bank and for many years has been identified with that institu- tion. He was born Sept. 28, 1879, at Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, N. Y., the son of William H. and Adaline (Crammon) Dunham.
William H. Dunham was born in Jefferson County, the son of Capt. Noah and Susan (Horton) Dunham, natives of Chaumont, N. Y. The father was a captain on the Great Lakes during his life time. He is buried at Cape Vincent. William H. Dunham was a stationary engineer in early life and later was a marine engineer on the Great Lakes. He is now living retired at Cape Vincent, N. Y. He is a Democrat, a member of the Metho- dist Church, and served as deputy sheriff of Jefferson County. His wife, who was born at Wolf Island, Ontario, Canada, died in 1916. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dunham: Barbara, wife of Clarence Radley, resides in Jefferson County ; Gertrude, married Charles Miller, Cape Vin- cent, N. Y .; Addie, wife of C. G. Solar, Watertown, N. Y .; Charles Au- gustus, the subject of this sketch; William, who died in 1921; and Anna, wife of Bruce Colchet, Kingston, Ont.
Charles Augustus Dunham received his education in the public schools of Cape Vincent, and with the exception of four years, which he spent as a clerk in a grocery store, he has been identified with the Jefferson County National Bank for the whole period of his business career, winning promo- tion from messenger through various positions until, on Oct. 7, 1925, he was made cashier, succeeding D. D. Schuyler. In addition to filling the post of cashier, Mr. Dunham is secretary of its Board of Directors and assistant trust officer. In 1928 he was elected a director of the First Na- tional Bank of Dexter, N. Y.
During the World War Mr. Dunham was in full charge of the Liberty Loan work connected with the bank and was instrumental in selling over $7,000,000 worth of bonds. He was at one time a member of the 39th Separate Company, of Watertown, and holds membership in the Black River Valley Club and has served as assistant treasurer. He is a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and for eleven years was captain of their bowling team. For many years Mr. Dunham played pro- fessional baseball and was and is well known in baseball circles. He is a member of the Watertown Chamber of Commerce, the Jefferson County Golf Club and the Watertown Golf Club. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Watertown.
Mr. Dunham married, Aug. 24, 1904, Miss Elizabeth F. Schuyler, of Three Mile Bay, Jefferson County, the daughter of John L. and Adelia (Main) Schuyler. They are the parents of four children: 1. Katherine S., a graduate of Watertown High School, married Albert Brundage Scholl,
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principal of the Arsenal and State Street School. He is a veteran of the World War and served in France. They have two children, Peter Dunham and Albert Brundage, Jr. 2. Marguerite A., a graduate of Watertown High School, married Ronald Goutermont, of Norwood, N. Y., and they have a son, Ronald, Jr. 3. Dorothy A., a graduate of Watertown High School, a stenographer in the offices of the Jefferson Securities Corpora- tion. 4. Charles W., born Sept. 9, 1918, a student.
Raymond Coon Burdick .- As an educator who has met with practical success, and an executive in his profession, as well as a writer of technical educational articles, Raymond Coon Burdick is recognized as an able man for the important office he holds in Watertown as superintendent of schools. He was born in Little Genesee, Allegany County, N. Y., April 5, 1891, the son of Oscar M. and Eva M. (Coon) Burdick. His father is also a leader in educational circles, now being superintendent of schools in the Third Supervisory District of Allegany County.
Raymond C. Burdick attended the public schools and graduated from Alfred University in 1914 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He also pursued a special course of studies at Columbia University, and in 1925 received the degree of Master of Arts from that institution and the same year received City Superintendent's diploma. It was in 1914 that he began his professional career as a teacher in the public schools of Allen- town, N. Y. He became principal in 1914, and later was appointed in- structor in mathematics at West High School, Rochester, N. Y., in which capacity he served for three years. He was then supervising principal of the Ellicottville High School for two years. His executive ability promptly received recognition and from 1919 until 1925 he was superintendent of schools at Ticonderoga, N. Y. In 1925 he was elected to his present position in Watertown, succeeding Frank S. Tisdale as superintendent of schools. By training and experience he has equipped himself for a posi- tion of leadership, and he is among the progressive group of public educators.
Mr. Burdick is a member of the National Education Association and the Department of Superintendents, thus keeping in close touch with advancement along all pedagogic lines. His own contributions to educa- tional literature have been widely read in several educational magazines. He is well versed in historical records and is a student of sociological themes.
Mr. Burdick is also a member of the New York State Teachers Asso- ciation, in which organization he has served on the editorial staff of the
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"New York Educational Journal," and on various committees in that body. He is a member of the Council of Superintendents of the State of New York.
During the World War Mr. Burdick gave generously of his time and influence to Liberty Loan drives, the National Home Guard, and acted in the capacity of "four minute" speaker.
On Aug. 25, 1914, Mr. Burdick was united in marriage with Miss Eloise B. Vogan, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Brown) Vogan, of Canton, N. Y. They are the parents of a daughter, Susie Rae, born June 19, 1918.
Mr. Burdick belongs to Ellicottville Lodge No. 307, F. & A. M .; Carillon Chapter No. 290, R. A. M .; the Media Temple Shrine and the Watertown Commandery No. 11, K. T .; and also belongs to Phi Delta Kappa honorary educational fraternity and Phi Beta Gamma fraternity. He is a member of the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Y. M. C. A., Community Chest Committee and the Jefferson County Fish and Game Club, the Watertown Golf Club, the Wasoc Club and the North Side Improvement League. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church.
Edson E. Robinson .- Perhaps one of the best known business men of Watertown is Edson E. Robinson, who is president of Edson E. Robinson, Inc., stationers, located at 111 Washington Street. He was born at Canan- daigua, N. Y., July 13, 1878, the son of Edson C. and Kate Jane (Shaw) Robinson.
Edson C. Robinson was born at Canandaigua and his wife was a native of Keene, N. H. He was the son of John Spear and Jane (Utter) Robin- son, who were natives of Ontario County, N. Y. John Spear Robinson was widely known as the manufacturer of the John Robinson Chilled Plows, being the inventer of the chilling and carbonizing process which prevents breakage in the plow. He was the owner of this patent and engaged in manufacturing for many years. With his son, Edson C. Robinson, he went to Syracuse, N. Y., where they became identified with the Syracuse Chilled Plow Company. They returned to Canandaigua in 1875, where they organized the firm of John S. Robinson & Son. Edson C. Robinson con- tinued in business with his father until the latter's death, at which time he organized the Robinson Chilled Plow Company, and served as secretary and general manager of the new company. He died in 1900 and his wife died in 1892. Both are buried at Canandaigua. Mr. Robinson was a Re- publican, a member of the First Baptist Church and belonged to the Maccabees. To Edson C. and Kate Jane (Shaw) Robinson were born five
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children: Edson E., the subject of this sketch; Ella Shaw, lives at Water- town; John Maurice, lives at Rochester, N. Y .; Ray M. and Leon W., live at Watertown.
Edson E. Robinson was educated in the public and high schools of Canandaigua, and was associated in business with his father for a num- ber of years. In 1900 he entered the banking firm of Williams & Barnes at Canandaigua, which later was reorganized as the McKechnie Bank. Mr. Robinson served as bookkeeper. He later became interested in business with William J. MacFarlane, as a member of the firm of Robinson & Mac- Farlane. They purchased the book store of W. H. Foster in Canandaigua. On April 1, 1912, Mr. Robinson came to Watertown and in partnership with James H. Bradley purchased the Powers Book and Stationery Com- pany. Three years later he purchased Mr. Bradley's interest and the business was thereafter known as Edson E. Robinson, Inc. Leo M. Rob- inson is vice president, with Ray M. Robinson as secretary and treasurer. The firm purchased the John Sterling Book Shop in 1920, and the follow- ing year established a stationery and book shop in the Arcade.
In 1918 Mr. Robinson was united in marriage with Miss Ann Louise Murray, the daughter of Charles R. and Margaret (Failing) Murray, natives of New York. The former is deceased and the latter lives in Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have two children, Virginia Ann and Edson E., Jr.
Mr. Robinson is a Republican, a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, and belongs to Masonic Lodge and Rotary Club.
William Dodge Moran .- One of the progressive business men of Water- town is William Dodge Moran, who is vice president and treasurer of the Northern New York Securities Corporation. He has had long experience in various phases of financial enterprise and investment, which is the basis for the sound judgment and vision he displays. Mr. Moran was born in Oswego County, N. Y., April 21, 1883, the son of James and Elmina H. (Howell) Moran.
William D. Moran was educated in the public and high schools at Pulaski, N. Y., and began in early life to train for a business career. He began as a clerk in the Watertown offices of the New York Central Rail- road in 1901, and the following year was transferred to the New York offices. He was made chief clerk to the division engineer of the old R. W. & O. Division, Watertown, N. Y., in December, 1905, and remained in that capacity until Sept. 15, 1919. Mr. Moran then resigned to enter the sales department of the Jefferson Securities Corporation. He became
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assistant secretary and treasurer in 1920, and filled that dual position until Jan. 1, 1922, when he resigned to accept the office of treasurer of the Northern New York Securities Corporation. He was elected vice president in 1928. Mr. Moran was also elected a director of the First National Bank of Thousand Islands of Alexandria Bay, N. Y., in 1928. In January, 1931, he was made a director of the Bank of Antwerp, N. Y.
Mr. Moran's active participation in every phase of community progress has placed him among the civic leaders. During the World War he worked on every Liberty Loan drive, acting as secretary of the railroad quota, and received special recognition for his untiring labor. In 1928 he was selected as a member of the campaign committee, Watertown Community Chest.
On June 28, 1905, Mr. Moran married Miss Harriet M. Morrison, the daughter of Charles M. and Jennie (Spence) Morrison, both of whom are now deceased.
Mr. Moran is a member of Watertown Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M., of which he was master in 1919; Watertown Chapter No. 59, R. A. M .; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; and Media Temple, serving as re- corder of the latter body from 1924 until 1931. He was largely responsible for the founding and development of the Wasoc Club, an outstanding civic organization of Watertown, being the first president and serving three years, and has held executive offices in every club with which he has been affiliated. He has served as secretary of the Jefferson County Golf Club; director of the Watertown Chamber of Commerce; charter member of the Watertown Kiwanis Club, serving as its first secretary and treasurer and second president; and a member of the Black River Valley Club. He is past chairman of the board of trustees of the Congregational Church and was deeply interested in the construction of the present church plant.
The Moran family residence is at 1709 State Street.
Harry Cessford Kinne .- Among the best known citizens of Water- town, New York, is Harry Cessford Kinne, secretary and sales manager for the Bagley & Sewall Company, manufacturers of paper-making ma- chinery. Mr. Kinne has always taken an active part in municipal affairs and has served as alderman, president and commissioner of the city council. He was elected a member of the city council in November, 1931. He is a son of Oliver E. and Margaret A. (Cessford) Kinne, the father a native of Genesee County, N. Y., and a carpenter. He died May 5, 1892. His wife was a native of Utica, N. Y.
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Harry C. Kinne was born June 8, 1882, at Camden, N. Y., and was educated in the local grammar and high schools. He has been connected with the Bagley & Sewall Company of Watertown' practically all of his business career, having started in as an office boy and won many promo- tions. He is now secretary and sales manager, being elected in January, 1931. As this concern is one of the largest manufacturers of paper-mak- ing machinery in the world, Mr. Kinne holds a very responsible position. He is a man who carries responsibilities in such a way as to win the confidence of others, and in local affairs as well as in business, he has held many posts of trust.
In politics Mr. Kinne is a Republican. He has served as alderman for the Third Ward, and was president of the city council for eight years (1912-1920), and since 1921 he has been a member of the Board of Com- missioners. During the World War he took a leading part in the Liberty Loan drives and other war work. He is a member and secretary of the Black River Valley Club, a member of the Kiwanis Club, and the Japan Club of New York City, and trustee of the Young Women's Christian Association, and an active member of Asbury Methodist Church, serving on its official board.
Mr. Kinne married, Nov. 17, 1909, Miss Ruth S. Chambers, of Corry, Pa., the daughter of George F. and Cora (Bissell) Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. Kinne have two children: Ruth Elizabeth, born Oct. 28, 1911, and Harry C., Jr., born June 8, 1913.
Edwin Sanford Cullings .- A prominent citizen of Watertown is Ed- win Sanford Cullings, who is executive secretary and chief engineer for the Black River Regulating District, with offices at 58 Public Square. He was born at Mellette, S. D., April 17, 1884, the son of Gallio and Almeda (Gifford) Cullings.
Gallio Cullings was a native of Albany, N. Y. He died in 1920 and his widow resides in Watertown.
The early education of Edwin Sanford Cullings was received in the public schools of Mellette, S. D., Schoharie, N. Y., and Schenectady, N. Y. In 1910 he was graduated from Syracuse University with the degree of civil engineer. From 1903 until 1906 Mr. Cullings had been employed in construction work on the New York Central Railroad. From 1910 until 1920 Mr. Cullings was connected with the New York State Conservation Commission in hydraulic work, and in the latter year he became chief engineer and executive secretary for the Black River Regulating District. The work of the District consists of building and operating a system of
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