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James B. Burt is a graduate of Hannibal High School. He began his business career in Syracuse as bookkeeper for A. C. Yates & Company, and remained there for three years. He then became a salesman for that firm in Philadelphia and served in that capacity for ten years. His next busi- ness connection was as salesman for ten years with Rogers, Peet & Com- pany in New York City. Mr. Burt then returned to the employ of A. C. Yates & Company for three years, and for three years was also manager of W. S. Peck & Company, in Syracuse. Upon the death of his father in 1910 he returned to Hannibal to assume the management of the store, with which he is still identified.
On March 23, 1892, Mr. Burt married Miss Fanny Barnes of Fulton, N. Y., the daughter of Hiram and Sarah (Dines) Barnes, both deceased.
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They were natives of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Burt have two children: 1. Rena, the widow of Henry P. Goble, lives at Oswego, where she is em- ployed in the office of the county treasurer. 2. Stanley, who is associated in business with his father at Hannibal.
Politically, Mr. Burt has always been a Republican. He served as post- master of Hannibal during the Mckinley administration, and is now hold- ing the office of mayor. He is a prominent member of the Community Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, and Knights of Pythias.
Ezra B. Tucker .- During a business career of more than half a cen- tury in Hannibal, Ezra B. Tucker, retired, was identified with the cheese industry as president of the Hannibal Cheese Company. He was born at Pittsfield, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1842, the son of Benoni and Lois (Cook) Tucker.
Benoni Tucker was a native of Otsego, N. Y., and died in 1847. He was a carpenter and also engaged in general farming. His wife is also deceased. They are buried at Westmoreland, N. Y. Their children were: 1. Theodama Houseman. 2. Betsy Jane Chapman. 3. Juliana Fenton. 4. Eliza Snell. 5. Harriet. 6. Elmira Payne. 7. Ezra B., the subject of this sketch. 8. Diana Louise Daly. 9. Alice Fenton. All are deceased except Ezra B., the subject of this sketch.
Ezra B. Tucker was reared and educated at Utica, N. Y. From 1855 until 1857 he was employed with the jewelry business of Kline Brothers, at Utica. He then assisted in the management of Beaver Meadow Farm, Oswego County. During the Civil War Mr. Tucker enlisted and served with the 184th New York Volunteer Infantry. He then engaged in the cheese business at Pennellville, Oswego County, with a Mr. Sears until 1870. Mr. Tucker then operated a factory at Mt. Pleasant, N. Y., for two years, and in 1874 came to Hannibal where he owned and managed the Hannibal Cheese Company until the time of his retirement in 1926. He then disposed of his holdings to the Sodus Cooperative Creamery Com- pany, of Wolcott, N. Y. Mr. Tucker had the distinction of being awarded first prize at the New York State Fair in 1910 for the finest cheese pro- duced in the state. In 1901 cheese manufactured in this plant scored 971/2 at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo.
Mr. Tucker was married (first) on Jan. 3, 1863, to Miss Helen Brom- ley. Their son, Clinton E., died Feb. 16, 1928, and is buried at Hannibal. Mr. Tucker was married (second) on March 15, 1921, to Fanny R. Cooley, the daughter of Charles and Eliza J. Rogers. The former a native of Eng- land died in 1891 and the latter died in 1913. Both are buried at Hanni- bal. Mr. Tucker has always been a Republican and has held the office of
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mayor and excise commissioner. He is a member of the Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, and Grange, and is the only surviving mem- ber of the local organization of the Grand Army of the Republic, which had an original membership of 100 in Hannibal.
Carl K. Seymour, who is successfully engaged in the general insurance business in Oswego, with offices at 219 West First Street, is a native of Oswego County. He was born at Minetto, March 17, 1901, the son of Edward T. and Mary (Jones) Seymour.
Edward T. Seymour, who died in 1924, is buried in Riverside Ceme- tery, Oswego. He spent many years in the insurance business and was also identified with the Columbia Mills Company. His widow lives at Minetto. They were born at Fulton and New Hartford, N. Y., respec- tively. To Mr. and Mrs. Seymour were born the following children: Harold E., connected with the Columbia Mills Company, lives at Minetto. 2. Robert, engaged in the real estate business at Vineland, N. J. 3. Lyle, identified with the Lackawanna Railroad Company, lives at Minetto. 4. Helen, married S. F. Kedy, lives at Boston, Mass. 5. Carl K., the subject of this sketch.
Carl K. Seymour was reared and educated at Minetto, and attended business school before entering Syracuse University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1925. Since that date he has been interested in the insurance business in Oswego, and ranks among the city's progressive young men.
Mr. Seymour is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Fortnightly Club, and Chamber of Com- merce.
Mr. Seymour is unmarried.
Ralph K. MacDowell .- As proprietor of the Best Garage, Mr. Mac- Dowell, who is a veteran of the World War, is well and favorably known in Oswego. He was born here, July 18, 1886, the son of Charles J. and Marie (Kingsford) MacDowell.
Charles J. MacDowell, who died in 1927, was a native of Oswego, and during his entire life was identified with the First National Bank of Oswego. He began as a bookkeeper and for many years held the office of cashier. His wife died in 1911. Both are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Oswego. Their children were: 1. Charles, who died in 1913. 2. Mabel,
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lives at Detroit, Mich. 3. Bessie Elizabeth, married A. B. Voorhees, lives at Detroit. 4. Ralph K., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Oswego High School, Ralph K. MacDowell attended Chaffee's Business College. He has always been interested in the automobile business and during the World War enlisted and served with a motor transport corps. Following the close of the war he returned. to Oswego and at that time established the Best Garage which is located at 141 West Second Street. He is an expert mechanic and handles a complete line of automobile accessories, also being local representative for the Kelly Tire Company.
On Nov. 5, 1919, Mr. MacDowell married Miss Margaret Dove, of Oswego, the daughter of John and Ida (Barber) Dove. The former died in 1910 and the latter lives in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. MacDowell have two daughters, Shirley and Jean.
Mr. MacDowell is a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Pleasant Point Club, Oswego Yacht Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He is a Republican.
Otis Fuller .- Both capable and popular in public office, Mr. Fuller has served as postmaster of Central Square since 1922. He was born at West Monroe, N. Y., Oct. 11, 1870, the son of William and Betsy (Con- ternan) Fuller.
William Fuller is a well known pioneer citizen of Central Square. He is a native of West Monroe and was among the first to settle in this section of Oswego County. Until 1909 he was interested in general farm- ing, and he has since lived retired. His wife was born at Oswego and died in 1918. She is buried at West Monroe. To them were born five children: 1. Otis, the subject of this sketch. 2. Rena, who died in 1931. 3. Archie, building contractor, lives at Phoenix. 4. Evan, lives in Colo- rado. 5. James, hardware merchant, lives at Central Square.
After his graduation from West Monroe High School, Otis Fuller spent seven years in farming in Madison County, N. Y. He removed to Central Square in 1894 and during the following seven years conducted a bicycle and repair shop. He became a rural mail carrier in 1901 and served in that capacity until 1917. He then established a garage busi- ness and until 1922 was the proprietor of Fuller's Garage in Central Square. He has held the office of postmaster since 1922.
In November, 1894, Mr. Fuller was united in marriage with Marian Moon, the daughter of Byron and Augusta (Burhyte) Moon, natives of West Monroe. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller have four chil-
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dren: 1. Hadwen, who is cashier of the Parish State Bank at Parish, N. Y. 2. Frances, married Alvan Pierson, lives at Syracuse,, N. Y. 3. Gertrude, married Harold VanAuken, lives at Central Square. 4. Geral- dine, a teacher at North Syracuse, N. Y.
Mr. Fuller is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and be- longs to the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Grange.
Stephen Roy Lockwood .- About 24 years ago Stephen Roy Lockwood introduced the subject of agriculture in the New York public school sys- tem as a teacher at Hannibal, and has the distinction of being a pioneer in this particular field of instruction. He was born at North Hannibal, Oswego County, March 27, 1877, the son of Galusha and Delia Ann (Stark) Lockwood.
Galusha Lockwood was born in the town of Hannibal, N. Y. He was a dealer in meats and had a well established business. He died in 1887. His wife was born at Princetown, Schenectady County, N. Y., and died in 1926, at the age of 93 years. Both are buried at Hannibal. They were members of the Baptist Church and prominent in the affairs of this denomination in Hannibal. To Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood were born four children: 1. Frederick, who died in 1929. 2. Cade, lives at Fairdale, N. Y. 3. Laura L., a graduate nurse, married Frank Day, lives at Sodus, N. Y. 4. Stephen Roy, the subject of this sketch.
Stephen Roy Lockwood is a graduate of Fulton High School and received scientific and classical certificates at Oswego State Normal School in 1900 and 1906, respectively. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Syracuse University in 1922, and a degree of Master of Arts in 1927. Mr. Lockwood began his teaching career on Long Island, N. Y., and in 1900 came to Hannibal as high school principal. In 1908, as men- tioned above, he introduced the study of agriculture in the local high school, being given a free hand in the organization by the school board, but without any state aid. Mr. Lockwood is widely known as a scholar of unusual ability and possesses insight into the psychology of elementary and secondary pupils and sound philosophy of education in terms of the present economic and social conditions. Through his ability he has won recognition throughout the state of New York in the teaching of voca- tional agriculture. He is a member of the committee of the Association of Teachers of Agriculture in New York, which has just published "Twenty Years of Agriculture in New York State-1911-1931." From 1921 until 1923 Mr. Lockwood was president of this association. He has served as a member of the committee on Nature Study and Agriculture
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in the State Educational Department, and is a member of the Association of Academic Principals and New York State Teachers Association. In 1920 he was president of the Oswego County High School Association.
On Aug. 14, 1901, Mr. Lockwood married Miss Marietta Harris, of Middletown, Orange County, N. Y., the daughter of Robert Crawford and Mary E. (Goldsmith) Harris. Mr. Harris was born July 8, 1846, at Mont- gomery, N. Y., and died in 1921. His wife died in 1926. Both were na- tives of New York. The town of Crawford, founded by members of the Crawford family, is named in their honor. To Stephen Roy and Marietta (Harris) Lockwood were born five sons: 1. Maurice G., farmer and coal dealer, lives at North Hannibal. 2. Robert R., who is assistant attorney in the patent office of the Westinghouse Electric Company in Pittsburgh. He is a graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology and is an elec- trical engineer. 3. Harris C., first class midshipman at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis. He was the last appointee made by the late Con- gressman Sweet of Fulton, N. Y. 4-5. Fred S. and Frank G., twins. They are students at Hannibal High School.
Mr. Lockwood is a Republican, a member of the Community Church, of which he has been an elder since 1903, and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Grange, state and national.
William F. Anderson, who is engaged in the lumber and builders sup- ply business at Potsdam, is among the city's substantial merchants. He was born here, June 23, 1873, the son of William and Jane (Johnson) Anderson.
William Anderson, who died in 1912, was a native of England. He came to this country with his mother and brothers and he settled in Can- ada. His mother and her son Arthur settled in Indiana. About 1866 Mr. Anderson came to Potsdam where he followed his trade as a carpenter, which he learned in Ontario, Canada. His wife was born in Ontario and died in 1881. Both are buried at Potsdam. Their children were: 1. Wil- liam F., the subject of this sketch. 2. Rose Friend, lives at Buffalo. 3. George, a Spanish War veteran. Mr. Anderson was a Republican and held membership in the Episcopal Church. His second marriage was to Sarah Johnson, a native of Ontario. To this union one son was born, Earl Eward, who now resides at Mont Claire, N. J.
William F. Anderson has always lived in Potsdam. After his gradua- tion from the public schools he learned the carpenter trade and in 1900 became interested in building as a contractor. Fourteen years later he purchased the lumber and builders supply business of Milton H. Brown,
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which he has since successfully conducted. A branch was established at Gouverneur when Mr. Anderson purchased the Prospect Street Lumber Company. His son, William, is manager.
In 1902 Mr. Anderson married Miss Emma Lane Ticehurst, of Yonk- ers, N. Y., the daughter of David and Ellen (Lane) Ticehurst. Both were natives of England and died in 1885 and 1924 respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were born five children: 1. Ruth E., born in 1903, mar- ried William J. Benjamin, lives at Potsdam, and they have a son, Stanley E. 2. William Ticehurst, born in 1905, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, now manager of his father's yard at Winthrop, N. Y. He married Miss Catherine Alfrey, of Johnstown, N. Y. 3. George Edward, born in 1907, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, now asso- ciated in business with his father. 4. Rose Elizabeth, lives at home. 5. Margaret Anderson, born in 1913, attends Potsdam State Normal School.
Mr. Anderson has served as village trustee and is a Republican in poli- tics. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Potsdam Club, Potsdam Country Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
George H. Dodge .- As owner and manager of the Franklin Hotel and restaurant, Mr. Dodge is recognized as a leader in the business life of Central Square. He was born at Monticello, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1877, the son of Mitchell D. and Lydia (Carr) Dodge.
Mitchell D. Dodge, deceased, was a native of New York. His wife was born at Monticello and died in 1928. Their children were: 1. Carrie, died in 1927, was the wife of Mahon McMann, of Waterbury, Conn. 2. Mary, who died in 1925, was the wife of William Northrup, of Otisville, N. Y. 3. George H., the subject of this sketch. Lydia (Carr) Dodge, married (second) Samuel Clark, who died in 1923. He is buried at Middletown, N. Y. To them were born three children: 1. Helen, the widow of Arthur Symerson, lives at Middletown. 2. Hattie, married Frank Simpson, lives at Middletown. 3. Fred, lives at Middletown.
George H. Dodge received his education in the Middletown public schools and until 1901 engaged in farming. He then was employed by the Erie Railroad Company at Middletown. Mr. Dodge went to Kansas in 1904 and was located on a farm there for three years. He then returned to New York and was a clerk in the Wales Hotel, Binghamton. After two years he became a clerk in the Warner Hotel at Syracuse and served in that capacity until 1925. During the next six years he was connected with Hotel Riverside at Caughdenoy, N. Y. He came to Central Square in March, 1931, and at that time purchased the Franklin Hotel.
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In 1902 Mr. Dodge married (first) Miss Irene Reynolds of Otisville, N. Y., who died in 1908. She was the daughter of James and Sadie Reynolds, natives of England. Both are deceased and are buried at Otis- ville. A daughter, Ruth, died in 1916. Mr. Dodge married (second) in 1913 Miss May Sterling, of Scranton, Pa., a daughter of James Sterling, who died in Syracuse in 1923. Mr. and Mrs. Dodge have no children.
Mr. Dodge is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Politically he is a Republican.
Rev. William Thomas, who lives retired at Parish, Oswego County, has been prominent for many years throughout the North Country as a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born in Cornwall County, England, Jan. 22, 1857, the son of William and Jane (Hall) Thomas.
William Thomas lived in England throughout his life and was suc- cessful as a mining engineer. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Cornwall County. Their children were: 1. Henry Hall, deceased. 2. Andrew, retired, lives in England. 3. Gabriel, who died in England in 1930. 4. Rev. Thomas Hall, who died in 1911. He was a member of the Methodist Church and spent many years in Melbourne, Australia, where he died. 5. Richard, lives at Penzanca, England. He has had a brilliant war career, having served with the English army in India and during the Boer War in Africa. He was in the service for eight years and four months. 6. Margaret Jane, married a Mr. Burgess, lives at Penzance, England.
William Thomas received his education in private schools in England and studied law in the offices of Wellington R. Dale, a prominent lawyer of Penzance, England. He also was associated with Thomas William of Cornwall County. He then studied theology with Rev. Richard Boyns, and at the age of 25 years left England and settled in Montreal, Canada. He continued his work in the ministry as an evangelist and for some time was identified with the Ottawa Street Church. While in Montreal he attended the Methodist Conference and after completing the course of study, Rev. Thomas came to the United States and was stationed at Burke, N. Y., in January, 1887. He subsequently attended Syracuse Uni- versity and was a student at the Boston College of Theology for three years. His pastorates were as follows: Burke, one year; Chateaugay, five years ; Bangor, N. Y., three years ; St. Regis Falls, five years; Moira, four years ; Remsen, three years; Lafargeville, three years; Copenhagen, five years; Parish, four years. Rev. Thomas has lived retired since 1925.
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He has continued his writing, however, and is a frequent contributor to the Watertown Standard and Malone Evening Telegram.
On March 27, 1880, Rev. Thomas married Miss Christiana Ann James, of St. Just, England, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Davis) James. The former died in 1886 and the latter in 1883. William James, brother of Mrs. Thomas, was actively connected with the opening of the famous Kimberly diamond fields in Africa. There were six children born to Rev- erend and Mrs. Thomas: 1. William, Jr., born May 25, 1882, an electrical engineer, lives at Moira, N. Y. 2. Ernest, born Jan. 23, 1884, died in 1885. 3. Gladys E., born Sept. 24, 1886, a graduate of Syracuse University. She married Webster L. Bretsch, and lives at LaFargeville. 4. Rufus G., born June 23, 1888, a graduate of Syracuse University, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Arts. He is principal of John Thomas Roberts High School, Syracuse. 5. James Chesterfield, who is an electrical engineer and resides in Utica, N. Y. 6. Mildred L., born Nov. 14, 1898, married Charles Clifford Buchler, and lives at Casper, Wyo. He is head chemist of the Standard Oil Company of Wyoming.
Rev. Thomas is identified with the Republican party.
George Otis Kranze has had a progressive and successful career in the business life of Oswego County, being engaged in the coal business at Hannibal for many years. He was born at Bethel, N. Y., June 5, 1879, the son of Charles and Frances (Wise) Kranze.
Charles Kranze lived on a farm near Bethel. He was a native of Ger- many, born Nov. 25, 1856, and at the age of 18 years emigrated to the United States and settled in New York. He had lived on his farm from 1892 until his death, Sept. 8, 1931. His wife was also born in Germany and died Nov. 12, 1930. She is buried at Bethel. Their children were: 1. George Otis, the subject of this sketch. 2. Roy J. 3. Fred. The latter two are farmers and live near Bethel.
After his graduation from the public schools of Bethel, George Otis Kranze assisted his father in farming for seven years. He then operated a farm of his own for eight years, and in 1911 became interested in the coal business as a member of the firm of Byrne & Kranze, at Hannibal. He purchased the holdings of the Hannibal Coal Company in 1927.
Mr. Kranze was married on June 27, 1900, to Miss Irma Brackett, of Bethel, the daughter of Jay and Elissa (Andrews) Bracket. The former died in 1882 and the latter in 1906. They are buried in Bethel. To Mr. and Mrs. Kranze were born three children: 1. Charles, who is associated in the coal business with his father. 2. Winfield, who is identified with
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the Goodyear Tire Company in Syracuse. 3. Frances, married George Jones, lives at Oswego.
Mr. Kranze is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Grange. During 1927 he served as trustee of district No. 12.
Ernest J. Carrier .- One of the prominent younger business men of Oswego is Ernest J. Carrier, who is manager of the local offices of the Holland Furnace Company. He was born at Rome, N. Y., Sept. 25, 1903, the son of Joseph and Gertha (Wendt) Carrier.
Joseph Carrier resides at 606 West Street, Rome. He was born in that city and for many years has been a successful building contractor. His wife was also born there. Their children are: 1. Ernest J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Ernestine, married Spencer Campbell, lives at Oneida. 3. Elberta, school nurse, lives at Rome. 4. John, attends Rome High School. 5. William, a student.
After his graduation from Rome High School Ernest J. Carrier at- tended the Holland Institute of Thermonology at Holland, Mich. Before his graduation from high school he had been identified with the Standard Oil Company at Utica as a junior salesman. From 1926 until 1927 he was located at Oneida as a salesman for the Holland Furnace Company, and he then spent three years in the same capacity at Sharon, Pa. He has been in charge of the Oswego offices since 1930.
In 1925 Mr. Carrier married Miss May Snyder, of Birmingham, Eng- land, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Reynolds) Snyder, of Utica. Mr. Snyder died in 1919 and his widow resides at Utica. To Mr. and Mrs. Carrier has been born a daughter, Beverly June.
Mr. Carrier is a Republican and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. His wife is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oswego.
John McConkey is well and favorably known in Oswego, where he has conducted an ice cream and confectionery business since 1912. He was born here, April 15, 1886, the son of James and Mary (Goodwin) Mc- Conkey.
James McConkey, deceased, was a native of Oswego, as was his wife. He spent his entire life here and died in 1929. His wife died in 1892, and both are buried in St. Paul's Cemetery. Their children were: Margaret, married M. O'Brien, lives in Oswego; and John, the subject of this sketch.
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John McConkey attended the public schools of Oswego and is a grad- uate of the local high school. In 1901 he entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad, with whom he was identified continuously until 1912. He then established his present business at 37 Murray Street. Ice cream and candies, manufactured in the plant of Mr. McConkey, are rec- ognized as the city's finest, and he has a well established retail trade.
On Nov. 22, 1909, Mr. McConkey was united in marriage with Miss Frances Fultz, of Oswego, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Fultz. They died in 1922 and 1923, respectively, and are buried in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. McConkey: 1. Francis, who died in 1929. 2. John M., a student. 3. Helen, a student. 4. Ruth, who died in 1913. 5. Catherine, who died in 1919. 6. Joseph, a student.
Politically, Mr. McConkey is independent. He and his family are mem- bers of St. John's Catholic Church, and have a wide circle of friends in the community in which they have always lived.
Owen W. House .- A veteran of the World War, Owen W. House is prominent in Oswego County as the postmaster of Parish, and he is a member of one of the best known pioneer families in this section. He was born at Parish, March 23, 1896, the son of Clyne E. and Anna (Wild) House.
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