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On May 22, 1915, Mr. Webb was united in marriage with Miss Alice C. Raymond, of Ballston Spa, N. Y., the daughter of J. A. Raymond, retired. Mr. and Mrs. Webb have a son, Henry C., Jr., born April 15, 1917.
Mr. Webb is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree, Watertown Shrine, B. P. O. Elks, Rotary Club, Citizens Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
Frank Dudley Corse .- One of the loyal and distinguished citizens of Oswego County was Frank Dudley Corse, who died May 14, 1929. He was founder of the Corse Press and owner and editor for many years of the Sandy Creek News. He was born at Bucks Bridge, St. Lawrence County, Sept. 16, 1859, the son of Albert Ezra and Ellen (Spencer) Corse.
The Corse family traces its descent from James Corse who settled at Deerfield, Mass., where he died in 1696. Ezra Corse, grandfather of Frank Dudley Corse, was born at Wilmington, Vt., Sept. 23, 1803. He was mar- ried on Jan. 1, 1826, to Narcissa Pierce, a daughter of John Pierce, of Sandy Creek, where Ezra Corse had come as a youth and was employed for a time by Mr. Pierce. Narcissa (Pierce) Corse was born July 4, 1808, and died Oct. 16, 1897, after a married life of over 70 years. Her husband died Sept. 6, 1898. He was one of the most prominent citizens of Sandy Creek and served for many years as justice of the peace. He had settled there in his seventeenth year, being among the earliest settlers.
The eldest son of Ezra and Narcissa Corse was Albert Ezra Corse, who was born at Sandy Creek, May 25, 1829, and who died Dec. 20, 1898. In 1857 he entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the Black River Conference, later being identified with the Northern New York Conference. He was the pastor of Methodist church in many New York towns and was loved and respected wherever he went. From 1868 until 1873 he served as presiding elder of the Oswego district, Northern New York Conference, and from 1873 until 1877 filled the same position in the Herkimer district. From 1877 until 1881 he was editor of the Ilion Citizen, published at Ilion, N. Y.
FRANK DUDLEY CORSE
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Albert Ezra Corse married (first) Ellen Spencer, who was born at Lis- bon, N. Y., in 1830, and who died in 1872. Two children were born to them: 1. Frank Dudley, the subject of this sketch. 2. Ellen Adersa, born at South Canton, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1867, died at Syracuse, May 2, 1902. Rev. Corse married (second) Caroline Green Ostrander, a daughter of Gilbert Green, of Mohawk, N. Y.
Frank Dudley Corse attended the public schools of Oswego and Ilion. Following his graduation from Ilion High School in 1880 he entered Syra- cuse University, from which he was graduated in 1884 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In 1887 he also received the Master of Arts degree from that institution.
In 1885 Mr. Corse became the owner of the Sandy Creek News, build- ing up an extensive local circulation, and a wide reputation of more than local extent, and through its weekly columns he helped in moulding pub- lic opinion by his absolute honesty, thrift, modesty, charity for the short- comings of others, vision, high moral purpose, and devotion to ideals which characterized all his dealings. In addition he established and directed for more than 40 years a printing press service of the kind usually found only in the larger cities, printing catalogues, magazines and books for distri- bution in all parts of the United States. The art and skill of the old time printer was projected into the work of The Corse Press.
Mr. Corse was also active in the general life of the community, and gave his hearty support to all worthy movements whether civic or benevo- lent. He served for a time as president of the village, was a member of the local fire department, and for six years was on the board of education of Sandy Creek High School, as well as serving several terms as justice of the peace. He also acted as treasurer and trustee and served on the official board of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a member as well as teacher of a class of women for over 40 years. He was a trustee of Woodlawn Cemetery Association until the time of his death, and was a commissioner on the village water board for many years.
A Republican in politics, Mr. Corse was active not only in village and town affairs, but served several terms as town and county committee- man, and attended a number of Republican state conventions and the na- tional convention held in Chicago in 1912. As an alumnus of Syracuse University he was always loyal as well as interested in its growth from the time of the laying of the corner stone for the first college, which cere- mony he attended as a youth. He rarely missed returning for the annual reunion at commencement time and in later years was a conference visitor to the commencement events as a member from the Northern New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was affiliated with Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
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On Oct. 4, 1888, Mr. Corse was married (first) to Miss Ella Bernice Nichols, who was born at Sandy Creek, April 11, 1863, a daughter of John L. and Martha A. (Richardson) Nichols. To this union was born at the time of the mother's death, April 29, 1897, a son, Spencer, who died Oct. 3, 1912.
On Aug. 3, 1898, Mr. Corse married (second) Miss Carrie Sarah Nor- ton, the daughter of John Fletcher and Harriet (Stokes) Norton of Sandy Creek, and a teacher in the local schools. To this marriage was born March 26, 1904, a daughter, Ellen Harriet, who graduated from the local high school in 1923 and from the College of Liberal Arts, Syracuse Uni- versity, in 1927, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. While in college she majored in English and was women's managing editor of "The Daily Orange." Miss Corse was married Dec. 1, 1928, to William J. Potter, Jr., of Ovid, N. Y., a graduate of the College of Business Administration, Syracuse University in 1928. Mr. Potter also attended the School of Printing, Carnegie Institute of Technology, and is associated with The Corse Press. A son, William Joseph Potter, III, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Potter, March 23, 1930, and a daughter, Mary Ellen, Oct. 25, 1931.
One of the high lights in his business career was the testimonial din- ner tendered to Mr. Corse on the evening of Jan. 22, 1925, the occasion be- ing in recognition of the completion of 40 years of service to his local com- munity as editor and publisher of the Sandy Creek News. Seventy-two friends, neighbors and business associates gathered to do him honor and scores of letters and telegrams testified of the highest esteem and regard for Mr. Corse.
E. J. Drury, M. D .- For more than half a century Dr. Drury has taken a prominent part in the professional life of Oswego County, where he also served for many years as county coroner. He was born at Granby, Oswego County, May 17, 1854, the son of Merritt B. and Julia Ann (Mor- rell) Drury.
Merritt B. Drury was a native of Hannibal, N. Y., born in 1814. Throughout his life he was interested in general farming in Oswego County. He died in 1899 and is buried in Lewis Cemetery, North Granby. His wife was a native of Lafayette, Onondaga County, born in 1818. She died at the age of 79 years. Mr. and Mrs. Drury were the parents of three sons: 1. Henry L., M. D., died in 1929 at the age of 84 years. 2. Cassius M., a Civil War veteran, died in 1918, at the age of 74 years. 3. E. J., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Fulton Seminary in 1873, E. J. Drury re- ceived the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Buffalo in
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1879. He engaged in private practice for two years at Gilbert Mills, Os- wego County, after which he removed to Phoenix, where he practiced for 40 years, and was health officer for 34 years of that time. He was elected coroner of Oswego County in 1884, 1920 and 1924. The office was then abolished. Since 1916 Dr. Drury has been located at Fulton, having re- moved here after his residence, barn and office were completely destroyed by fire in Phoenix. He was active during the World War as a member of the local draft board, and examined more than 2,000 recruits.
Dr. Drury married Miss Eldona M. Weller, of Gilbert Mills, who was born June 12, 1862. She was a teacher in the Gilbert Mills schools before her marriage. Mrs. Drury died May 28, 1922, and is buried in Mt. Adna Cemetery, Fulton. They had a daughter, Neva E., who was born at Phoe- nix. She married Frank MacCordy, of Fulton.
Dr. Drury has always been a Republican and is an active member of the Fulton Academy of Medicine, Syracuse Academy of Medicine, and Oswego County Medical Society. He is affiliated with the Elks Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Anthony Joseph Cincotta, M. D., of Fulton, is among the prominent and capable young physicians and surgeons of Oswego County. He was born at Randallsville, N. Y., April 3, 1903, the son of Joseph and Concetta Cincotta.
Joseph Cincotta and his wife were born in Italy. They are residents of Fulton, residing at 411 West Broadway. To Mr. and Mrs. Cincotta were born four children: 1. Anthony Joseph, the subject of this sketch. 2. Mary, married V. A. D'Ambrosio, civil engineer, lives at Philadelphia. 3. Nancy, married John Rossi, lives at Fulton. 4. Catherine, married Ozario Lanzafam, a farmer, lives near Fulton.
Anthony Joseph Cincotta attended the public schools of Fulton and en- tered the University of Pennsylvania after his graduation from high school in 1920. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at that insti- tution in 1923 and was graduated from the medical school of Tufts Col- lege in 1927. Dr. Cincotta returned to Fulton and established a private practice in this city. He is a member of the Oswego County, New York State, and American Medical Association, and also belongs to the Fulton Academy of Medicine.
On May 29, 1930, Dr. Cincotta was united in marriage with Miss The- resa Mehegan, a native of New York City, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Mehegan. The former is deceased and the latter lives in Fulton.
Dr. Cincotta is a Republican, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge, and Citizens Club of Fulton.
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Albert F. Buell, who has successfully engaged in business at Fulton since 1894, as a plumbing and heating contractor, is among Oswego County's most representative business men. He was born in this city, the son of Albert F. and Catherine (Bogue) Buell.
Albert F. Buell, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Cazenovia, N. Y., in 1843, and died Oct. 21, 1921. As a young man he had settled in Fulton, and enlisted from here for service in the Civil War. After his discharge he returned to Fulton and learned the trade of plumber. He subsequently located at Dunkirk, N. Y., where he was employed for ten years by the old Brooks Locomotive Boiler Works. Later, he went to Syracuse and Hornell, N. Y., and in 1894 again returned to Fulton and became associated with his two sons in the plumbing and heating business. Mr. Buell is buried in Fulton. His widow still resides in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Buell had two sons: James B., who lives at Fulton; and Albert F., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Hornell High School in 1894, he and his brother organized the Buell Plumbing and Heating Company of Fulton. They install all types of water supply systems, steam and hot water boil- ers, furnaces, automatic coal burners, and sanitary fixtures. They are also agents in Oswego County for the celebrated and nationally known Williams "Oil-O-Matic" oil burners. The business is located at 17 North Second Street.
Mr. Buell married Miss Florence L. Hand, of Syracuse.
Politically, Mr. Buell is a Republican. He is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Knights of Columbus, 4th degree.
John Follan, who is president of the Marvin-Follan Coal Company, Inc., is one of the best known business men of Fulton. He was born at Oris- kany Falls, Oneida County, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1869, the son of Michael and Catherine (Watters) Follan.
Michael Follan was a native of Ireland and died in 1874 at Oriskany Falls. His widow later married a Mr. Burgess of Fulton. She died in 1915 and is buried at Fulton.
John Follan came to Fulton with his parents in early childhood. He was reared and educated at this place and for 13 years was employed in the store of E. J. Cronnan, grocer. He then purchased the business and was altogether identified with that business for 38 years. Mr. Follan spent 12 years with the Henderson-Thompson Lumber Company as sec- retary, and in 1928 was active in the organization of the Marvin-Follan
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Coal Company, Inc., of which he has since served as president. Warren E. Marvin is secretary-treasurer. The company is the largest independent coal and coke concern in the city and are also dealers in wood. Their offices are located at 6 South First Street.
In 1897 Mr. Follan married (first) Miss Mary Mehagen, who died at Fulton in 1913. They had an adopted daughter, Florence, who married R. J. Keefe, of Oswego. On May 22, 1929, Mr. Follan married (second) Miss Mabel McCrea, of Fulton, the daughter of William and Emma Mc- Crea. Mr. McCrea is deceased and his widow lives at Fulton.
Mr. Follan has always been a Democrat. He is a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus.
Hon. Victor C. Lewis .- As owner and manager of Hotel Lewis in Ful- ton, Mr. Lewis is perhaps one of Oswego County's best known and most popular citizens, having served as a member of the New York State Gen- eral Assembly since 1923. He also was mayor of Fulton from 1915 until 1918. Mr. Lewis was born at Fulton, June 3, 1880, the son of Thomas D. and Cora (Case) Lewis.
Thomas D. Lewis, deceased, was an influential citizen of Fulton and Oswego County for many years. He was born in Canada in 1856 and died in June, 1920. Mr. Lewis came to Fulton with his parents as an in- fant. He was educated in the Syracuse public schools and Falley Semi- nary and then returned to Fulton. Mr. Lewis became outstanding in the affairs of the community and served as a member of the General Assembly of New York for eight years. He was also village president. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge, and Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows. Mr. Lewis married Miss Cora Case, of Fulton, the daughter of S. F. Case, who was founder and president of the Citizens Bank of Fulton. Mrs. Lewis died May 17, 1931, at the age of 74 years. Both she and her husband are buried at Fulton. Their children were: 1. Thomas, Jr., deceased. 2. Victor C., the subject of this sketch. 3. Mur- ney E., M. D., a graduate of the College of Medicine, Columbia University, and for 25 years a successful physician and surgeon of New York City. 4. Sara, married Frank N. Cantine, lives in New York City. They have a son, Thomas.
After attending the public schools of Fulton, Victor C. Lewis attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He then spent four years with the State De- partment of Engineering, being located at Syracuse, Oswego and Silver Beach. Mr. Lewis returned to Fulton in 1908, and during the following 15 years was a prosperous merchant of the city as the owner of a fine
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tobacco and cigar shop. Since about 1922 Mr. Lewis has owned and man- aged the Hotel Lewis.
Hotel Lewis was founded more than 75 years ago by Charles D. Case and Dewitt Gardiner. During its early history it ranked among the lead- ing hostelries in this section of New York. It was known at that time as Hotel Case. Later, it was taken over and managed by Edward H. Lewis, grandfather of the subject of this sketch. He was a native of Red Hook, N. Y. The hotel was thereafter known as Hotel Lewis and it has been owned and managed by members of this family for more than half a century.
On June 28, 1905, Victor C. Lewis was united in marriage with Miss Edith Hamilton, of Lawrence, Mass., the daughter of William H. and Janet Hamilton. During his retirement Mr. Hamilton resided at Fulton, where he and his wife are buried. To Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were born two daugh- ters: 1. Janet H., a graduate of Waltham School for Girls and the Kath- rine Gibbs School, lives at home. 2. Victorine, a graduate of Fulton High School, class of 1931, now attending Syracuse University.
Politically, Mr. Lewis has always been a Republican. He is affiliated with Hiram Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 144, and is a leading member of the community, being identified with numerous clubs and civic organizations.
Charles L. Rowe .- Numbered among the outstanding young business men of Oswego is Charles L. Rowe, who is interested in the real estate business with offices at 221 West First Street. He was born in this city, Nov. 15, 1904, the son of Lewis C. and Emma (Benz) Rowe.
The Rowe family numbers among its members some of the first set- tlers of Oswego County. Norman Rowe came here in February, 1817, a year following the organization of the county. He settled at New Haven where he became prominent in public affairs. He held the offices of justice of the peace and magistrate. He served throughout the War of 1812 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. His son, Nathan Rowe, was born at New Haven in 1823 and served as under sheriff in Oswego County in 1848. He was interested in the clothing business in Oswego and for many years was superintendent of the Oswego Water Works. He died Aug. 29, 1893. His son, Louis C., father of the subject of this sketch, was born Nov. 20, 1861, and was educated in the public schools of Oswego. He studied law in the offices of B. F. Charles, district attorney, and later was associated with Newton W. Nutting. Mr. Rowe was admitted to the bar in 1884 and became one of the representative attorneys of Oswego. He was appointed postmaster in April, 1894, and during 1894-95 was a member
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of the Charter Revision Commission. From 1909 until 1915 Mr. Rowe served as county judge, being the first Democrat to ever hold that office in Oswego County. He was also president of the Chamber of Commerce and Fortnightly Club. He died in 1928 and is buried in Riverside Ceme- tery, Oswego. His widow is a native of Syracuse and lives at 138 West Sixth Street, Oswego. Their children were: 1. Abbie Louise, married W. E. Briggs, lives at Williamsport, Pa. 2. Nathan N., who died Oct. 12, 1906. 3. Charles L., the subject of this sketch.
Charles L. Rowe is a graduate of Oswego High School, spent one year at Amherst College, and took a course in liberal arts at Columbia Uni- versity. He has since been interested in the real estate business in Oswego, and has met with unusual success in this particular field.
On Aug. 12, 1928, Mr. Rowe was married at Johnson City, N. Y., to Miss Carolyn S. Jones, of Utica. They have a daughter, Jean Carolyn.
Mr. Rowe is independent in politics and holds membership in the Con- gregational Church. He belongs to the Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., and the New York State Association of Real Estate Boards.
Harry J. Burgess .- A substantial citizen of Oswego is Harry J. Bur- gess, who is office and credit manager for the Oswego Candy Company, of 174 West Third Street. He was born at Kingston, Ontario, in August, 1865, the son of James D. and Annie M. (Foote) Burgess.
James D. Burgess was a building contractor. He was born at Kingston, Ontario, but spent most of his life at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he met with unusual success in business. He died there in 1925. His wife, also born at Kingston, Ontario, is deceased. They are buried at Kingston, Ontario. To Mr. and Mrs. Burgess were born seven children, as follows: 1. Harry J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Ada, married Rev. M. E. Ketchum, deceased, lives at Delaware, Ohio. 3. Laura, married Rev. Robert Knapp, lives at Pawling, N. Y. 4. William H., general manager of the Canadian Surety Company, lives at Toronto, Ontario. 5. Lillian A., a school teacher, lives at New Rochelle, N. Y. 6. Charles J., building con- tractor, lives at Rome, N. Y. 7. Dean M., a salesman, Schram & Company, of Philadelphia, lives at Oakland, Calif.
The education of Harry J. Burgess was received at Napanee, Ontario, and he began his business career as junior bookkeeper for the Ratuburn Company, of Desronto, Ontario. Later he came to the company's offices in Oswego, and after a short time went with the Oswego Gas Company. Later, he was with Post & Henderson, lumber dealers, and for a time was also a bookkeeper and teller with the First National Bank of Oswego. In
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1921 Mr. Burgess accepted his present position with the Oswego Candy Company.
On June 14, 1887, Mr. Burgess married Miss Mary Deans, of Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of William and Mary Deans. Their son, Donald J., born in 1890, is a chemist at Natural Bridge, N. Y.
Mr. Burgess is independent in politics. He holds membership in Grace Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, and Fortnightly Club.
Tad W. Harding, who is manager of the Sancona Lumber Company, of Lacona, is active and progressive in the business life of Oswego County. He was born here, Oct. 5, 1871, the son of Gilbert N. and Dolly (Tuttle) Harding.
Gilbert N. Harding, who died in 1907, was a native of Sandy Creek. His wife was a native of Redfield, N. Y., and resides at Lacona. For a number of years Mr. Harding successfully engaged in the dry goods busi- ness at Lacona, being associated with J. S. Robbins. He later owned and operated a grist mill, which is now managed by Stevens Brothers. Mr. Harding was a Democrat and served as postmaster and town supervisor. He was also nominated for assemblyman on the Democratic ticket. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, and was affiliated with Sandy Creek Lodge, F. and A. M., Second Master; Pulaski Chapter, Pulaski Com- mandery ; and Media Shrine, Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Harding had only one child, Tad W., the subject of this sketch.
After attending Lacona High School, Tad W. Harding was associated with his father's milling business for seven years. The mill was sold in 1914 and in that year Mr. Harding went to Winnipeg, Canada, being iden- tified with the grain interests of the Canadian Northern Railway. He traveled extensively in this connection and after a year returned to La- cona. He later spent four years at Schenectady, N. Y., with the American Locomotive Works during the World War, and in 1919 accepted his pres- ent position in Lacona as manager of the Sancona Lumber Company.
In 1895 Mr. Harding was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte Hagan, of Mannsville, N. Y., the daughter of James W. and Julia (Finn) Hagan, both natives of New York City. The former died in 1891 and the latter in 1893. They are buried at Mannsville. Mr. Hagan went to Cali- fornia during the gold rush of '49 and met with success in this venture. He then returned to Oswego County, where he had extensive land hold- ings. Mr. and Mrs. Harding have a daughter, Dolly J., born in April, 1897. She is a graduate of Sandy Creek High School and Albany Business
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College. She married Howard P. Blount, who is vice president of the Blount Lumber Company and manager of Crownhurst Farm, at Lacona.
Mr. Harding has always been a Democrat. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree.
Henry Wright, grandfather of Mr. Harding, was one of the early set- tlers of the North Country, and was a stage driver between Rome and Watertown. He lived on the present site of Redfield.
Ralph F. Theurer, who is proprietor of the Oswego Dental Labora- tories, is well and favorably known in Oswego. He was born at Auburn, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1895, the son of John M. and Frieda (Bietz) Theurer.
John M. Theurer is a native of Auburn. He has engaged in business in that city for many years and is prominent and successful as an interior decorator. His wife died in 1930 and is buried at Auburn. Their only child was Ralph F., the subject of this sketch.
Ralph F. Theurer is a graduate of Auburn High School and the Buffalo School of Mechanical Dentistry, class of 1926. For several years he was located in Auburn before establishing his laboratory in Oswego.
On Sept. 1, 1921, Mr. Theurer married Miss Louise Payne, of Auburn, the daughter of James A. and Kittie P. (Lewis) Payne, natives of New York. Mr. Payne died in 1914 and his widow lives at 25 Lewis Street, Auburn. Mr. and Mrs. Theurer have a daughter, Joan Anne.
Mr. Theurer is a Republican, a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Leather Stocking Club, Cayuga County Sportsmen's Association and American Legion.
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