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Lewis F. Cornell .- As editor and publisher of the Fulton Patriot, Mr. Cornell has been identified with newspaper work throughout his life, and is a representative citizen of Oswego County. He was born at Rochester, Minn., Feb. 5, 1879, the son of Frank M. and Jessie (Walker) Cornell.
Frank M. Cornell was born at Skaneateles, N. Y., July 4, 1852. His wife was born at West Vienna, N. Y., June 22, 1855. He was interested in the newspaper business as an editor and publisher during his entire business career and owned publications at Rochester, Minn .; Tower City, N. D., and Valley City, N. D. From 1892 until 1929 he was successfully identified with the Fulton Patriot as editor. Mr. Cornell died here Oct. 26, 1929. His widow still resides in Fulton. To Mr. and Mrs. Cornell were born two children: 1. Lewis F., the subject of this sketch. 2. Myrtle, married Howard A. Wilson, who is president of the Citizens National Bank & Trust Company, of Fulton.
In 1883 the parents of Lewis F. Cornell located at Tower City, N. D. Six years later they removed to Valley City and remained there until 1892. Mr. Cornell received his education in the public schools and in 1895 became associated with his father's newspaper interests in Fulton. He succeeded as owner of the publication upon the latter's death in 1929.
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On June 10, 1908, Mr. Cornell was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ellen Pomphret, of Fulton, the daughter of Michael and Ellen (Sullivan) Pomphret, natives of Ireland. The latter died July 4, 1913, and is buried at Fulton. There were four children in the Pomphret family: Anna, Mary, George E., and John J.
Mr. Cornell is a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and is affiliated with St. Joseph's Council, Knights of Columbus; Fulton Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, Past Exalted Ruler; and Citizens Club of Fulton. Since 1920 he has been secretary of the Republican County Committee.
Erwin J. Cusack, M. D .- In point of continuous service, one of the old- est practicing physicians and surgeons of Oswego County is Dr. Erwin J. Cusack, of Fulton, who has practiced in that community for 33 years. He has not only been successful in his profession, but has been active in business and the affairs of citizenship as well.
Dr. Cusack was born at Palermo, Oswego County, Aug. 25, 1867, the son of William and Ellen .(Dunn) Cusack.
William Cusack was a native of Canada. He was an early settler of Oswego County and for a number of years successfully engaged in busi- ness at Palermo as a shoe merchant. He died there in 1890 at the age of 69 years. His wife, also a native of Canada, died in 1911, at the age of 81 years. Both are buried at Palermo. Their children were: 1. William E., lives at Granby Center, N. Y. 2. Frank J., who died at Palermo in 1931. 3. Fred, who died at Parish, in 1907. 4. George B., lives at Fulton. 5. Howard D., died Dec. 24, 1931. 6. Erwin J., the subject of this sketch.
When he was 18 years of age Erwin J. Cusack went to Mexico, N. Y., and attended Mexico Academy, and in 1887 he was graduated. He taught school for four years at Palermo and Hastings, after which he entered Albany Medical School. He received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1894, and immediately returned to Palermo for five years. In 1899 Dr. Cusack was elected to the office of coroner of Oswego County and located in Fulton in that year. He successfully held that office for 15 years, dur- ing which time he also engaged in private practice. He has served as health officer for three terms and is a member of the staff of Lee Memor- ial Hospital in Fulton. He is identified with the Fulton Academy of Medi- cine, Oswego County, New York State and American Medical Association.
In 1895 Dr. Cusack was united in marriage with Miss Ida M. Cornell, of Granby Center, N. Y., the daughter of John W. and Helen Cornell. Both are deceased and are buried in Mt. Aetna Cemetery, Fulton. To Dr. and Mrs. Cusack were born four children: 1. Helen, a graduate of Fulton
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High School and Rochester Business College, married Raymond F. Lewis, who is cashier of the Fulton Savings Bank. They have two sons, Allen C., born in 1925, and Robert W., born in 1927. 2. William E., a graduate of Fulton High School, Union College, and Oswego State Normal School. He is identified with the Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Syra- cuse. He married Miss Shirley Snyder, of Oswego. 3. Edward J., a grad- uate of Fulton High School and Colgate University. He is identified with the New York Trust Bank of New York City. He married Miss Doris Sprague, the daughter of Dr. E. W. Sprague, prominent physician and sur- geon of Newark, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Cusack live at Orange, N. J. They have a daughter, Ann Harriet. 4. Frances E., who attends Fulton High School. Dr. Cusack has been an officer of the First Presbyterian Church for many years, and is affiliated with Hiram Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 144.
Byron George Seamans .- For many years Byron George Seamans was a prominent citizen of Pulaski, where he was owner and editor of the Pulaski Democrat from 1895 until the date of his death, Sept. 14, 1927. He was born at Albion, N. Y., May 22, 1862, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wescott Seamans.
At the age of 14 years, Byron George Seamans left home. He was employed at milling and as a farm hand, and at the same time was a stu- dent at Sandy Creek High School, where he was later a teacher. He also taught the school at Ridge Road. Mr. Seamans learned the printing trade in the office of the Sandy Creek News, where he was an apprentice. In 1884 he became the proprietor and editor of the Copenhagen News, soon taking over similar duties with the Carthage Leader. For a time he was an associate on the staff of the Watertown Herald. In 1885, Mr. Seamans became associated with the late Frank Munger in the Richfield Springs Mercury. As mentioned above, he purchased the Pulaski Democrat in 1895.
In December, 1886, Byron George Seamans was united in marriage with Ella Caswell Hull, and they had three daughters: 1. Julia, who died when 16 months old. 2. Mrs. Martin V. Graney, lives at Oredell, N. J. 3. Mrs. Wesley H. Nickerson, lives at Lockport, N. Y. By her former mar- riage Mrs. Seamans has a son, George D. Hull, who lives at Rochester, N. Y. Mr. Seamans was also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Rita Parker, of Pulaski, and Mrs. Minnie Seamans Peck, deceased.
Mr. Seamans was identified with the Republican party in town and county politics, and had served as clerk of the Board of Supervisors. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Pulaski, and was
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affiliated with Pulaski Lodge, F. & A. M .; Pulaski Chapter, R. A. M .; Pu- laski Chapter, O. E. S .; Lake Ontario Commandery No. 32; S. Lake On- tario Commandery; Knights Templar of Oswego; Watertown Shrine; A. S. Warner Camp, Sons of Veterans; Pulaski Grange; Celia Dewey Sea- mans Tent, D. U. C. C. W .; and Pulaski Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Oswego County Child Welfare Board.
On the platform as a speaker he had a certain style of eloquence and grace of manner that made their appeal, and Mr. Seamans was called upon a great many times to fill pulpit vacancies and make other public utter- ances. This gave him an opportunity to expound his philosophy of life and his views on current topics. His editorials in the Pulaski Democrat were widely commented upon and copied, and his sermonettes and human interest stories had won many friends.
Eugene F. Sullivan .- Among the leading young attorneys of Oswego County is Eugene F. Sullivan, who is associated with the well known firm of Fanning & Fanning, in Fulton. He was born at Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 2, 1899, the son of Richard E. and Rose L. (Rafferty) Sullivan.
Richard E. Sullivan was born in Fulton and in 1890 he went to Brook- lyn, N. Y., where he was employed as a wharfinger. In 1916 he returned to Fulton where he was engaged in the hotel business until his death, Oct. 12, 1922. His widow still resides here. Their children were: 1. Eugene Francis, the subject of this sketch. 2. Anna Ethel, married Vincent R. Smalley, lives at Larchmont, N. Y. He is a graduate of Hamilton College and Harvard Law School, class of 1925. Mrs. Smalley is a graduate of Syracuse University.
Eugene F. Sullivan received his early education in the Brooklyn pub- lic schools, and in 1918 was graduated from Fulton High School. He re- ceived the degree of Bachelor of Science at Union College in 1922 and was made a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity while a student at that institution. Mr. Sullivan then spent one year in the office of Hon. George Fanning in Fulton, and after receiving the degree of L. L. B. he returned to the firm of Fanning & Fanning in 1926, and has since been identified with them.
On Oct. 18, 1926, Mr. Sullivan was united in marriage with Miss Ruth R. Reedy, of Albany, N. Y. She is also a lawyer by profession, being grad- uated from the Albany Law School in 1924, and she spent two years in the office of the attorney general of New York State. Mr. and Mrs. Sul- livan had four children, the oldest were twins, born in 1927, died in in-
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fancy, Eugene Francis, Jr., born September, 1928, and Jane Ann, born November, 1930.
Mr. Sullivan is a Republican, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and is affiliated with the Elks Lodge, being present Exalted Ruler of Fulton Lodge. He also belongs to the Knights of Columbus, 3rd de- gree, and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is an active member of the Os- wego County Bar Association, and Oswego Country Club.
Hubert L. Gilman .- Few men are more prominent in Oswego County than Hubert L. Gilman, who has practiced law in the city of Fulton since 1909. He was born there, Jan. 31, 1882, the son of Henry F. and Lena (Howe) Gilman.
Henry F. Gilman was a native of Vermont and his wife was born at Fulton. As a young man he settled at Palermo, Oswego County, and for several years successfully operated a hotel at that place. He was also the proprietor of the Johnson House at Fulton, which he managed in part- nership with his brother, Levi Gilman. Mr. Gilman died in 1887. His widow resides in Fulton. Their only child was Hubert L., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Fulton High School, Hubert L. Gilman read law in the offices of Mead & Stranahan, later being associated with the firm of Fanning & Fanning. Mr. Gilman was admitted to the bar in 1909, and his entire professional career has been spent at Fulton.
Mr. Gilman is a Republican. He maintains the old Gilman homestead of 80 acres which is located near Volney.
A. P. Bradt .- Among the public spirited and well known pioneer citi- zens of Fulton is A. P. Bradt, commercial printer and retired newspaper editor and publisher. He was born at Ira, near Fulton, May 23, 1851, the son of Hiram H. and Mary Ann (Van Wie) Bradt.
Hiram H. Bradt was born at Albany, N. Y. In early life he was a tailor and he subsequently engaged in truck gardening near Hannibal, N. Y., where he died at the age of 93 years. His wife, also born at Albany, is deceased. Both are buried in Hannibal Cemetery.
The education of A. P. Bradt was received in the Hannibal public schools and he remained at home until 1876, at which time he purchased the old Hannibal Reveille, a weekly newspaper at Hannibal. He was iden- tified with that publication until 1889, and then came to Oswego Falls,
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where he established the Oswego Falls Observer. That paper later be- come the Fulton Observer, and Mr. Bradt continued as editor and pub- lisher for a period of 41 years. He has been retired from newspaper work since 1921, but has continued his printing business at Fulton. Mr. Bradt: has the distinction of having been the first printer to own a linotype ma- chine in Oswego County, and for three years was the sole owner of this modern printing machinery.
Mr. Bradt was married in August, 1878, to Miss Phebe A. Cox, born in Granby, Oswego County. She died Nov. 10, 1930, at the age of 72 years, and is buried in Fulton. She was the daughter of Martin H. and Sally Ann Cox, both of whom are buried in Fairdale Cemetery, Hannibal. Mr. and Mrs. Bradt had no children.
Mr. Bradt is independent in politics. He is an active member of the Rotary Club, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lower Falls Grange and American Men.
Langdon C. Foster .- Prominent as city chamberlain of Fulton, Mr. Foster has taken a leading part in business affairs in Oswego County for many years. He was born in this city, April 27, 1864, the son of John D. and Chloe A. (Clark) Foster.
John D. Foster was born in Canada, and in 1862 came to New York and located in Fulton. He married Miss Chloe A. Clark at Lowville, N. Y. Mr. Foster became an influential figure in the business life of Fulton and was founder of the Foster Brothers Manufacturing Company, nationally known manufacturers of cutlery and butcher knives of all types. Mr. Foster died in 1910, and is buried in Fulton. To Mr. and Mrs. Foster were born the following children: 1. C. Franklin, deceased, was associated in business with his father for many years. 2. James A., was first mayor of Fulton in 1902, and held that office for five years. He is also deceased. 3. John M., who was Fulton's third mayor, and elected to that office again in 1931, associated with the Foster Brothers & Chatillon, Inc., cutlery manufacturers, of Fulton. 4. Langdon C., the subject of this sketch. 5. Anna T., married David McClure, retired school teacher, lives at Fulton. 6. Cora A., the widow of E. M. Worden, lives at Fulton.
Langdon C. Foster grew up in Fulton and attended the public schools. He entered the employ of his father and after a year became identified with the First National Bank, now the Oswego County Trust Company. Mr. Foster was identified with that institution for a period of 30 years, and was cashier for 20 years of that time. He resigned as secretary and treasurer. Mr. Foster has had numerous business interests in Oswego
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County but has been retired since 1920. In that year he accepted the appointment of city chamberlain. He also was president of the Fulton School Board from 1902 until 1922.
On Jan. 21, 1902, Mr. Foster married Miss Abby Stephens, of Fulton, the daughter of William C. and Sylvia (Buell) Stephens. Mr. Stephens, deceased, was a prominent lawyer of Fulton for many years and served as police justice. He died at the age of 80 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Foster were born three sons: 1. Alan S., who is widely known throughout the United States as an illustrator. He is a contributor to such publications as Colliers, Elk's Magazine, and The Saturday Evening Post. He married Miss Stella F. Nary, of New York City, the daughter of John W. Nary, formerly of Fulton. Mr. and Mrs. Foster have two children: John Lang- don and Edith Nary. 2. Theodore D., who is a World War veteran. He is sales manager for the General Electric Company at Bridgeport, Conn. He married Miss Leah Griffith, of New York City. 3. William S., a grad- uate of Fulton High School, attended Union College for two years, now a student at Buffalo University.
Mr. Foster is a Democrat, and is affiliated with Hiram Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 144. He is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Fulton, of which he has served as secretary-treasurer for 15 years.
Floyd S. Spangle .- Numbered among the able and resourceful attor- neys of Oswego County is Floyd S. Spangle, of Fulton, who is also assist- ant United States Attorney. He was born at Hopewell, Ontario County, N. Y., Sept. 7, 1887, the son of William E. and Harriet (Myers) Spangle.
William E. Spangle was born at Hopewell, N. Y., March 27, 1861. He spent much of his life at that place and was successful as a merchant. He also held the offices of town clerk and postmaster for many years. Mr. Spangle was a Democrat. He had been a resident of Syracuse from 1901 until the time of his death, March 9, 1930. He is buried at Hopewell. He took a prominent and active part in politics in Syracuse during his resi- dence there and was Democratic committeeman in that city. Harriet (Myers) Spangle was born at Victor, Ontario County, April 24, 1864, the daughter of John and Harriet Myers, who were natives of Germany, and Illinois respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Spangle were married Oct. 30, 1881, and had two sons: 1. Floyd S., the subject of this sketch. 2. Phillip V., born Aug. 22, 1891, died in 1915.
Floyd S. Spangle received his early education in the public schools of Hopewell, and was 14 years old when his family removed to Syracuse. He received the degree of LL. B. at Syracuse University in 1912, being ad-
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mitted to the New York Bar during the same year, Federal courts in 1913, and Circuit court in 1928. Since February, 1913, he has engaged in pri- vate practice at Fulton, and has held the office of assistant U. S. Attorney since 1926.
On Jan. 31, 1917, Mr. Spangle married Miss Edith T. Manning, of Syra- cuse, the daughter of Frank L. and Harriet (Kinnie) Manning. The for- mer is deceased and the latter resides in Syracuse.
Mr. and Mrs. Spangle have a daughter, Harriet Virginia, born at Ful- ton, Jan. 16, 1923.
Mr. Spangle is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and is affi- liated with Hiram Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 144; Lake Ontario Command- ery, Fulton Chapter, Past High Priest. He also belongs to the Citizens Club and Maccabees. Politically he is a Republican.
J. R. Sullivan .- Closely connected with the business life of Fulton for many years is J. R. Sullivan, one of the city's leading merchants. He was born at Holyoke, Mass., Oct. 10, 1862, the son of John J. and Julia (Barry) Sullivan.
John J. Sullivan and his wife were natives of Ireland. Their marriage took place at Holyoke, Mass., and they shortly afterward located at Ful- ton, where Mr. Sullivan was employed by the American Woolen Mills. He died in 1876 at the age of 38 years. His wife died in 1912. Both are buried in Fulton. Their children were: 1. Ellen, married Thomas Mc- Govern, lives at Fulton. 2. J. R., the subject of this sketch. 3. Mary Jane, resides in Fulton. 4. Margaret, married John Goss, lives at Fulton. 5. Dennis M., deceased. He was well known as a druggist at Fulton for many years.
J. R. Sullivan attended the Fulton public schools, until he was 16 years of age, when he became a clerk in the dry goods store of B. R. Howe, until 1886, and in that year engaged in business for himself at Fulton. He located in his present place of business in 1889, and until 1927 was the city's most successful dry goods merchant and furniture dealer. In that year he disposed of his dry goods stock and has since handled only furni- ture, rugs, linoleums, and draperies.
In 1909 Mr. Sullivan was united in marriage with Mrs. Anne Satterlee, a native of Providence, R. I., the daughter of Thomas and Helen O'Neil. They have a son, John R., Jr., who attends Cornwall-on-the-Hudson Mili- tary Academy.
Mr. Sullivan is a Democrat and served as postmaster of Oswego Falls, now the city of Fulton, for eight years, from 1884 the first time, until
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1888, under President Cleveland and during President Cleveland's second administration. Mr. Sullivan again served as postmaster of Oswego Falls from 1892 until 1896. He is a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, Elks Lodge, Citizens Club, and Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Sullivan also was a member of the local board of education for 12 years.
Mr. Sullivan has also been vice president of the Oswego County Trust Company at Fulton for a number of years, and is a director of the institu- tion, also a trustee of the Fulton Savings Bank for a number of years.
Paul C. Knapp, D. D. S., is a native of New York and has been success- ful in his profession in the city of Fulton for 17 years. He was born at Newark Valley, Feb. 16, 1893, the son of Dr. Hiram L. and Minnie (Car- gill) Knapp.
Dr. Hiram L. Knapp was born at Windham, Pa., in 1865. He is a graduate of the School of Medicine, University of Buffalo, and during the past 42 years has been the leading physician and surgeon of Newark Val- ley. His wife was born there in 1865 and died in 1929. To Doctor and Mrs. Knapp the following children were born: 1. Hiram L., Jr., M. D., a graduate of the University of Buffalo, class of 1915. He is in general practice at Newark Valley. 2. Paul C., the subject of this sketch. 3. Dorothy, married Carl Purple, electrical engineer, lives at Albany, where he is connected with the New York Telephone Company. 4. Lester S., M. D., a graduate of the University of Buffalo, class of 1926. He is spe- cializing in proctology in Buffalo. 5. Robert G., D. D. S., a graduate of the University of Buffalo, class of 1926. He is engaged in practice at Whitesboro, N. Y.
Medicine and dentistry have been the chosen professions of the Knapp family for six generations. It is a strange coincidence that the first born son has become a physician. One Doctor Knapp served throughout the Civil War as a member of the Medical Corps. He was the father of 20 children, eleven of whom became successful surgeons.
Paul C. Knapp attended the public schools of Newark Valley and after his graduation from high school in 1912 he entered the Thomas W. Evans Institute of Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1915. He has since been estab- lished in practice at Fulton, and has offices at 112 Oneida Street.
On Feb. 3, 1917, Dr. Knapp married Miss Alla Catherine Brewster, of Lake Placid, N. Y., the daughter of Myron T. and Bertha (Preston) Brewster. Both are deceased and are buried at Lake Placid. Mrs. Knapp
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is a graduate of the University of Syracuse where she specialized in the study of Art, and for two years before her marriage she was supervisor of Art in Fulton High School. To Doctor and Mrs. Knapp have been born four children: 1. Jean Brewster, born in 1918. 2. Paul Brewster, born in 1920. 3. Eloise Brewster, born in 1923. 4. Richard Brewster, born in 1928, died in 1929.
Dr. Knapp is a Republican, a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Citizens Club. He served as park commis- sioner of Fulton from 1927 to 1931. In 1928 he was vice president of the Fifth District, New York State Dental Society. He also holds member- ship in the Syracuse and American Dental Associations.
Harry C. Webb .- One of the prominent citizens and able business men of Fulton is Harry C. Webb, who is president of Whitaker & Bogardus, Inc., real estate and insurance specialists, with offices at 25 South Second Street.
Mr. Webb was born in this city, July 10, 1886, the son of George C. and Charlotte (Boyd) Webb.
George C. Webb was a native of Oswego County, born at Mexico, Feb. 15, 1854. In his early youth he was a telegraph operator for the Western Union Company in New York City. He soon became interested in the manufacture of paper, and was one of the founders of the Fulton Pulp & Paper Company, in partnership with A. E. Nettleton, nationally known shoe manufacturer of Syracuse. Mr. Webb later was interested in the organization of the Battle Island Paper Company of Fulton, which was later merged with other paper mills under the name of Arrowhead Mills, Inc., and at the time of his death on April 19, 1927, Mr. Webb was a leader in the business life of this community. His widow, who survives him, was born at Owego, Feb. 14, 1860. Their children were: 1. Manette B., married Jay H. Hollingsworth, lives at Fulton. 2. Harry C., the sub- ject of this sketch. 3. G. Chandler, lives at Seattle, Wash. 4. Bayard B., identified with the American Telegraph & Telephone Company, resides at Mt. Lakes, N. J. 5. Mary A., married Francois Peter, lives at Fulton.
Harry C. Webb attended the Fulton public schools and became inter- ested in the manufacture of paper, being identified with his father's busi- ness interests in this city. He spent several years in Canada in the interests of the pulpwood business. He retired, however, in 1913, to become associated with Whitaker & Bogardus, Inc., and upon the death of O. S. Bogardus in 1925, Mr. Webb became president of the institution. It is the largest real estate and insurance firm in Oswego County. It was
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incorporated Jan. 1, 1912, succeeding the former firm of Whitaker & Love- joy, two pioneer insurance men of this city. Approximately 20 of the leading insurance companies of the world are represented by the com- pany and as real estate agents their scope is unlimited.
The original officers of the company were: N. L. Whitaker, president; O. S. Bogardus, secretary ; and M. C. Hunter, treasurer. Officers for 1932 are: Harry C. Webb, president; N. L. Whitaker, vice president; T. L. McCollum, vice president; H. M. Holly, vice president; and W. E. Bo- gardus, secretary and treasurer.
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