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After his graduation from high school in 1893, David M. Mills attended Potsdam Normal School. He taught school for six years before studying medicine, and in 1904 received the degree of Doctor of Medicine from the Medical School of Syracuse University. He began his professional career at Oxbow, Jefferson County, where he remained until 1915. He has since been engaged in practice at Gouverneur, and is a member of the staff of Stephen VanDuzee Hospital. He is also identified with the St. Lawrence County Medical Society, New York State Medical Society, and the Ameri- can Medical Association.
In 1900 Dr. Mills married Miss Grace Brasie, the daughter of Alonzo and Lorraine (Aldous) Brasie. Both are deceased and are buried at Brasie Corners. Doctor and Mrs. Mills have two children: 1. Doris,
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married Griffith Wood, lives at Brooklyn, N. Y. They have two daugh- ters, Jean and Joan. 2. Harry Lloyd, M. D., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
Dr. Mills is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to Gouverneur Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 217. He is also a director of the Gouverneur Country Club.
Frederic F. Drury, M. D .- Of that group of professional men in St. Lawrence County, who stand well at the head in medicine, Dr. Drury is widely known, having engaged in practice at Gouverneur for the past 40 years. He was born at Edwards, St. Lawrence County, May 6, 1868, the son of Dr. Benjamin F. and Mary (Ritchie) Drury.
Dr. Benjamin F. Drury, deceased, successfully engaged in the practice of medicine at Gouverneur for more than half a century and was one of the leading physicians and surgeons of St. Lawrence County. He was born at Canton, N. Y., in 1836. At the age of 20 years he began the study of medicine and was graduated from the University of Vermont with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He was established in practice for a time at DeKalb, later was located at Edwards, and in 1876 came to Gouverneur. He died in this city in 1927. His wife was born at DeKalb and died in 1924. Both are buried at Gouverneur. Dr. Drury served as health officer for many years and was president of the St. Lawrence County Medical Society. He also held membership in the New York State Medical Society. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Church. Their children were: 1. Juliet, lives at Gouverneur. 2. Frederic F., the subject of this sketch. 3. Dr. Albert N., dentist, lives at Toledo, Ohio. 4. William N., deceased He was a twin brother of Albert N.
Dr. Benjamin F. Drury was a member of a prominent pioneer family of the North Country. He was the son of Isaac Newton and Elizabeth (VanAllen) Drury, who were natives of Vermont. They were among the first settlers of the North Country, having located near Canton. He was a tailor by trade and also successfully engaged in farming. Both he and his wife are buried at Brick Chapel, South Canton. Mary (Ritchie) Drury was the daughter of Thomas Ritchie, a surveyor, who was active in the surveying of the old Macomb Purchase. He is buried at DeKalb, N. Y.
Frederic F. Drury attended the public schools of Edwards, N. Y. After his graduation from Gouverneur-Wesleyan Seminary in 1887 he spent two years at the University of Vermont, and in 1891 was graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College. His entire professional career has been spent at Gouverneur, and for many years he has been local
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physician for the New York Central Railroad. He is on the staff of Stephen VanDuzee Hospital, and is a member of the St. Lawrence County and New York State Medical Society. For several terms he held the office of coroner of St. Lawrence County.
In 1896 Dr. Drury married Miss Julia E. Foster, the daughter of Wal- lace H. and Isadora (Waite) Foster, the former a native of Gouverneur, and the latter of Hammond, N. Y. Both are deceased. To Doctor and Mrs. Drury were born four children: 1. Frederic F., Jr., mechanical and construction engineer, is a graduate of Clarkson College. He married Miss Muriel Ackerman, and they live at Haskall, N. J. Their only child, Frederic A., died in 1931. 2. Mabel Foster, married Rev. R. C. S. Holmes, a minister of the Episcopal Church, lives at Springfield Gardens, L. I. They have a daughter, Julia Catherine. 3. Foster Taitt, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, now a medical student at McGill University, Mon- treal, Canada. He married Miss Alva Raymond. 4. Dorothy Irving, a graduate of St. Lawrence University, class of 1931, now a student at the University of Rochester.
Dr. Drury is a Republican in politics and is a member of the Gouv- erneur Country Club.
During the World War Dr. Drury was a member of the Exemption Board of the Gouverneur Draft District.
Hazel I. (Gray) Van Namee, who is postmaster of Richville, is well known in the community and is a member of a substantial and highly esteemed family of St. Lawrence County. She was born at DeKalb, the daughter of Edmond F. and Hannah (Davis) Gray.
Edmond F. Gray is a native of DeKalb and his wife was born at Gouverneur. They are residents of Richville, and until his retirement in 1918 Mr. Gray was a successful farmer of St. Lawrence County. He is a Republican and holds the office of town assessor. Mr. Gray is a member of the United Church and belongs to the Grange. To Mr. and Mrs. Gray were born the following children: 1. Hazel I., the subject of this sketch. 2. Harry D., lives on the old homestead. 3. Myrtle, married Clare Conklin, lives in the town of DeKalb. 4. Merton J., lives at Richville. 5. Clyde G., a druggist, lives at Clyde, N. Y. 6. Marjorie, married Arlie Reed, lives at Gouverneur.
Edmond F. Gray is the son of John and Jane (Stevens) Gray, natives of England and St. Lawrence County, respectively. They are deceased and are buried at Richville. John Gray was the son of Edmond Gray, who was a native of England, and one of the first settlers of Canada. He later located at Kendrew, N. Y.
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Hazel I. Gray attended the public schools of Richville, and was gradu- ated from high school in 1908. She taught school for two years at De- Kalb and in 1910 married Harlow G. Van Namee, the son of Charles B. and Fidelia (Kinney) Van Namee. Both are deceased and are buried at Richville. Mr. Van Namee is a building contractor. To Mr. and Mrs. Van Namee were born three children: Glenn E., Ruth L., and Charles B.
On Jan. 9, 1929, Mrs. Van Namee received the appointment of post- master of Richville. She is a Republican in politics, holds membership in the United Church, and is active in Richville Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.
Stanley W. Sayer, M. D .- One of the foremost physicians and surgeons of St. Lawrence County, Dr. Sayer has not only practiced with great success in his native city, Gouverneur, for 25 years, but he has also held the office of district state health officer since 1917. He was born Oct. 4, 1880, the son of James F. and Lydia (Wilson) Sayer.
James F. Sayer, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Barnumbroom, England, and came to this country with his parents when he was a small child. They settled at Macomb in St. Lawrence County, later becoming successful as a fruit grower on a farm near Gouverneur. He was especially well known as a grower of fine straw- berries. During the Civil War Mr. Sayer served as a member of Battery H, First New York Light Artillery. He died in 1914. His wife, born at Fowler, St. Lawrence County, died in 1885. Both are buried at Gouv- erneur. Mr. Sayer was a Republican and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic. To Mr. and Mrs. Sayer four children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Mabel died at age of three, and Stanley W., the o ject of this sketch.
James F. Sayer was the son of Fortunatus and Alice (Stacy) Sayer, who were natives of England. They were early settlers of Macomb, where they are buried.
The early education of Stanley W. Sayer was received in the public schools of Gouverneur, from which he was graduated in 1897. He re- ceived the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Syracuse University in 1902, served as interne at the Hospital of the Good Shepherd in Syracuse, and in 1903 began his professional career at Montezuma, N. Y. Two years later he established his present practice at Gouverneur. He has taken graduate work in the study of public health and after serving as health officer of Macomb and Fowler, he became district state health officer in 1917. His territory comprises Lewis, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. Dr. Sayer has also held the office of coroner in St. Lawrence County. He
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is a member of the staffs of Stephen VanDuzee Hospital, Gouverneur ; Good Samaritan Hospital, Watertown; St. John's Hospital, Ogdensburg; and Ogdensburg State Hospital. He has been president of the St. Law- rence County Medical Society, and is also a member of the New York State Medical Society; American Medical Association, and is a Fellow of the American Public Health Association.
In 1904 Dr. Sayer was united in marriage with Miss Mary Elizabeth O'Neill, the daughter of Robert and Eliza (Cline) O'Neill, natives of Onon- daga County, N. Y. Both are deceased. Doctor and Mrs. Sayer are the parents of four children: 1. J. Stanley, a graduate of Gouverneur High School, is connected with the W. H. Loomis Talc Company, of Gouverneur. He married Miss Grace Morgan, and they have a daughter, Elaine. 2. Elizabeth, a graduate of Gouverneur High School, New Rochelle College, and Columbia University. She married Allan G. Patch, and lives at Albany, N. Y. 3. John W., a graduate of Gouverneur High School and Notre Dame University, now attends the College of Medicine, Syracuse University. 4. Phillip M., a student.
Politically Dr. Sayer is a Republican. He belongs to Nu Sigma Nu fraternity and Chamber of Commerce. He is a director of the Gouverneur Country Club.
Lewis Ketcham Sillcox, who is vice president of the New York Air Brake Company, is esteemed as a progressive and enterprising business man of Watertown. He was born at Germantown, Pa., April 30, 1886, the son of George Washington and Georgiana (Parker) Sillcox.
Lewis Ketcham Sillcox received his early schooling at Trinity School, New York City, and in 1903 was graduated from L'ecole Polytechnique, Brussels, Belgium. He then served an apprenticeship with the New Yor Central and Hudson River Railroad from 1903 until 1907, and from 1907- 1909 became shop supervisor for the McSherry Manufacturing Company, at Middletown, Ohio. From 1909 until 1912 he was shop engineer for the Canadian Car & Foundry Company, Montreal, Canada, having charge of passenger and freight car construction with mechanical electrical work on lighting systems of steam railway sleeping cars and other passenger types, as well as for street railway service. In 1912 Mr. Sillcox became mechani- cal engineer for the Canadian Northern Railway System in charge of car and locomotive works, during which time the initial steps were taken in the electrification of the Montreal Tunnel. Four years later he was ap- pointed mechanical engineer for the Illinois Central Railroad System, Chicago, in the mechanical department. From 1918 until 1927 he was assistant general superintendent of Motive Power and General Superin-
LEWIS KETCHAM SILLCOX
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tendent of Motive Power for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Chicago, in charge of mechanical and electrification departments. In 1927 Mr. Sillcox was appointed assistant to the president and in 1929 was elected vice president of the New York Air Brake Company, Watertown.
Mr. Sillcox served as chairman of the Mechanical Division, American Railway Association, during 1926-27; member of the Standardization Committee, A. S. M. E., 1928-33; member of the Executive Committee, Mechanical Division, American Railway Association during 1921-27; mem- ber of the American Railway Association Committee on Electric Rolling Stock during 1920-27; and member of the Committee on Shops and Power Plants, American Railway Engineering Association during 1922-31. From 1923 until 1931 Mr. Sillcox was a lecturer at Harvard University, and he is a member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, London, England. He also belongs to the American Standards Association Council and is chairman of the Standardization Committee, American Society of Me- chanical Engineers.
On Sept. 14, 1918, Mr. Sillcox married Miss Edna May Harris, of To- ronto, Canada, the daughter of William and Caroline Richardson Harris, natives of England. Mr. Harris died in 1916 and his wife died in 1926. Mr. and Mrs. Sillcox are the parents of four daughters: Elsie Winifred, Esther Harris, Enid Burnham, and Edith May.
Mr. Sillcox is a Republican, a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and belongs to the University Club of Chicago, Metropolitan Club of New York City and Black River Valley Club, Watertown, Railroad Club of New York City, and Medinah Athletic Club of Chicago. He is a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Medinah Temple.
He is a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (London), Institution of Electrical Engineers (London), Institution of Locomotive Engineers (London), Engineering Institute of Canada, Iron & Steel Insti- tute (London) ; Institute of Transport (London), American Railway Guild; a life member of the American Railway Association (Mechanical Division), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Institute of Mining & Metallurgical Engineers, West- ern Society of Engineers, Franklin Institute, American Society of Test- ing Materials, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Railway En- gineering Association, American Chemical Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Geographic Society, American Foundry- men's Association, National Founders Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Physical Society, American Academy of Political & Social Science, Traveling Engineers Association, Air Brake Association, Academy of Political Science, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the American Geographical Society.
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R. F. McAloon, M. D .- A veteran of the World War, Dr. McAloon is recognized as one of the capable physicians and surgeons of St. Lawrence County, having established his residence at Massena in 1915. He was born at Keeseville, Essex County, May 12, 1888, the son of John and Ella (Maguire) McAloon.
John McAloon was successfully engaged in the hotel business at Keese- ville until his retirement in 1921. Both he and his wife are natives of that place. They are members of the Catholic Church. Their children are: 1. R. F., the subject of this sketch. 2. Pierce, a World War veteran, lives at Rye, N. Y. 3. Catherine Hanson, lives at Saratoga, N. Y. 4. John, who died in December, 1930, was a World War veteran. 5. James, lives at Port Kent, N. Y.
The boyhood of R. F. McAloon was spent at Keeseville, where he attended the public schools. He is a graduate of Tufts College and re- ceived the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Albany Medical School in 1913. After a year as interne at Albany Hospital, he spent two years at Lying- in Hospital, New York City. He then established his present practice at Massena.
In May, 1917, Dr. McAloon enlisted for service in the World War and received the commission of lieutenant in the Medical Corps, U. S. Army. He sailed for France in August, 1917, and served with the British Expe- ditionary Forces in France. Dr. McAloon saw 20 months of active service and participated in the engagements at Somme, Lys River, and Mt. Kemmel. He was awarded the British War Cross and was discharged with the rank of captain at Camp Dix, N. J., on April 29, 1919.
In June, 1919, Dr. McAloon was united in marriage with Miss Minerva Broughton, of Albany, the daughter of George B. and Anna (Gillespie) Broughton. They live at Albany. To Doctor and Mrs. McAloon have been born two children: 1. John B., born in January, 1922. 2. Anne F., born in May, 1924.
Dr. McAloon is identified with the St. Lawrence County, New York State and American Medical Association. He holds membership in the American Legion, Phi Delta fraternity, B. P. O. Elks, and Knights of Columbus.
Earl G. Fisher .- As postmaster of Massena, Mr. Fisher is one of the city's representative citizens, and has a wide acquaintance throughout St. Lawrence County, where he has always lived. He was born at Madrid, Jan. 21, 1888, the son of John Henry and Hannah (Graham) Fisher.
John Henry Fisher, who lives at Madrid, has spent his entire life in that section, where he is interested in general farming. He is a Republi-
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can and holds membership in the Presbyterian Church. His wife was born at Waddington and died Feb. 1, 1931. To Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were born four children: 1. Alton, who died in 1918. 2. Roy W., who lives on the homestead at Madrid. 3. Earl G., the subject of this sketch. 4. Edwin G., a farmer, lives at Waddington. He served in France as a lieutenant dur- ing the World War and later was in Germany with the Army of Occu- pation.
Earl G. Fisher obtained his education in the public schools of Madrid, from which he was graduated in 1907. He spent one year at St. Lawrence University and was a student at Albany Business College. From 1910 until 1917 he was a bookkeeper in the employ of the Smith Hardware Company at Massena. He then established a furniture and undertaking business here which he conducted successfully until 1928, at which time he sold his interests to the Northern Home Outfitting Company. Mr. Fisher received the appointment of postmaster in April, 1924, and was reappointed four years later.
Mr. Fisher married Miss Muriel M. Shaul, of Fultonville, N. Y., the daughter of Andrew G. and Elizabeth Shaul. She is a graduate of Svra- cuse University and was supervisor of drawing in public schools at Mas- sena for three years before her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have two children: 1. Erwin G., born Sept. 13, 1918. 2. Jean Elizabeth, born March 6, 1922.
Politically Mr. Fisher is a Republican. He belongs to Massena Lodge, F. and A. M .; Massena Chapter, R. A. M .; Massena Commandery, K. T .; and Media Temple, Watertown. He is a member of the Citizens Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Massena Country Club. He and his family are members of the Congregational Church.
Bert M. Faufaw .- As mayor of Richville, Mr. Faufaw is also well known as a successful merchant. He was born at Richford, Vt., April 9, 1874, the son of Frank and Julia (Lovett) Faufaw.
Frank Faufaw was born at St. Leon, Quebec, Canada. His wife was a native of Berkshire, Franklin County, Vt. As a baby he came to this country with his parents, who settled at Richford, Vt. He became success- ful as a building contractor and in later life was a manufacturer of sashes, doors, and blinds. Mr. Faufaw died in 1896 and his wife died in 1909. Both are buried at Richford, Vt. He was a Democrat and held member- ship in the Baptist Church. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Faufaw: Horace, deceased; Frank, deceased; Peter, who died in 1888; Bert M., the subject of this sketch; Mary, deceased; Hattie, married
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A. J. Elliott, U. S. Customs official, deceased; and Lydia, married B. A. Newton, lives at Hyde Park, Vt.
Bert M. Faufaw was educated in the public schools of Richford, and began his business career as a clerk in the store of E. S. Brown & Com- pany at Fall River, Mass. Later, he became a manager of their branch store at Central Square, Mass. He then traveled for Thos. Wood & Com- pany, coffee roasters, of Boston, Mass., and later represented Johannes Brothers, coffee and tea wholesalers, of Los Angeles, Calif. He lived in San Diego, Calif., for a year as a representative of the same company in the Imperial Valley, and in 1916 Mr. Faufaw came to Richville, N. Y., to engage in the settlement of an estate. Five years later he established the Home Supply Company on Willow Street, and in 1924 purchased a business block on Main Street, where he moved his business, which is conducted under the name of B. M. Faufaw, general merchant. He has an extensive trade in the community and handles high grade merchandise exclusively.
In 1908 Mr. Faufaw was united in marriage with Miss Mary H. Hen- drick, the daughter of Rev. W. L. and Janet (Beaton) Hendrick, natives of Richville, N. Y., and Ontario, Canada, respectively. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Richville. He was a minister of the Congregational Church and had charges at Bangor, N. Y .; Huntington, Mass., and Nor- wich Hill, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Faufaw have only one child, Frances, who was born at San Diego, Calif., in 1913. She is a graduate of Gouverneur High School.
In politics Mr. Faufaw is independent. He was elected as mayor of Richville in 1926 and re-elected to office in 1928 and 1931. He is also a trustee of Richville Library, and is affiliated with Richville Lodge F. & A. M. No. 633.
Frank T. Walker, well known florist and gardener, is a substantial citizen of Massena. He is a native of St. Lawrence County, born at Rich- ville, July 6, 1865, the son of Isaac and Emmeline (Spencer) Walker.
Isaac Walker was a native of Massachusetts and his wife was born in Connecticut. As a boy he came to St. Lawrence County, where he lived during the remainder of his life. He became a farmer and was also inter- ested in the manufacture of cheese. He was a member of the Canton Board of Trade. Mr. Walker was a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church. He died March 26, 1912, and his wife died Oct. 4, 1881. Both are buried at Richville. Their children were: 1. Ruth, the widow of Frank Beaman, lives at Richville. 2. William, who died in Montana, in 1922. 3. John Henry, lives at Antwerp. 4. Frank T., the
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subject of this sketch. 5. Fred, who died in 1921. 6. Anna, married Ford Smith, lives at Richville. 7. George Washington, who died in 1918. 8. Minetta Johnson, lives at Richville. 9. Carrie Armstrong, who died in 1915. 10. Spencer, who died in infancy. 11. Clarence, lives at Richville. 12. Earl, lives at Richville.
Frank T. Walker spent his boyhood at Richville and attended the public schools. For a time he was employed on the Rome-Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad, and later the New England Railroad. He came to Massena in 1897 and ten years later became interested in the florist business. He is also well known as a truck gardener and specializes in the raising of fine vegetables.
On March 2, 1897, Mr. Walker married Miss Hattie Clemons, of Mas- sena, the daughter of Alexander and Martha (Payne) Clemons, natives of Ireland and New York, respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Walker were born five daughters: 1. Muriel, a graduate of Oswego State Normal School, now a teacher in the public schools of Detroit. 2. Marian A., born in 1900, a graduate of Rochester Hospital School for Nurses. She married James Penn, and has a son, Franklin Walker, born in 1931. They live at Massena. 3. Lillian, born in 1902, a graduate of Potsdam State Normal School. She married Fred Castle. 4. Helen, born in 1905, attended St. Lawrence University, and is a graduate of Potsdam State Normal School. She is a teacher at Massena and lives at home. 5. Annabel, born in 1907, died in infancy.
Mr. Walker is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Independent Order of Foresters and Modern Woodmen of America. His wife is a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Rollin A. Newton, D. D. S., is one of the leading men of his profession in St. Lawrence County, engaged in practice at Massena. He was born at Buckton, St. Lawrence County, Sept. 29, 1878, the son of Luther F. and Emily (Seaver) Newton.
Orange Newton, grandfather of Rollin A. Newton, was born at Jerico, Vt., Jan. 13, 1807. He came to New York with his parents in 1821 and settled at Stockholm. He became a minister of the Methodist Church in 1837 and was one of the founders of the Wesleyan Methodist Church at Stockholm in 1843, of which he served as pastor for many years. He also was identified with the circuit in Franklin County. His records, which have been preserved, show that he officiated at 125 weddings and 200 funerals. In September, 1861, Rev. Newton enlisted in Company F,
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92nd New York Volunteer Infantry, and served with the rank of captain. He married Miss Almira Shellinger, who was born Jan. 25, 1831. They lived together for 51 years and were the parents of eleven children. The father of Rev. Newton was Samuel S. Newton, who was born at Stafford, Mass., in 1783. He came to Stockholm, as mentioned above, in 1821, and two years later removed to Michigan, where he died at the age of 83 years.
Luther F. Newton was born at Buckton and spent his entire life as a successful farmer. He was living retired at Parishville at the time of his death in 1929. His widow resides there and is about 79 years of age. To Mr. and Mrs. Newton were born three sons: 1. Rollin A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Hubert A., D. D. S., lives at Brooklyn, N. Y. 3. Raymond R., lives at Parishville.
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