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Clyne E. House is a prosperous and well known farmer of Oswego County. He was born at Parish, and throughout his life has been a suc- cessful farmer and stockman on the original House homestead near Altmar. His wife was born at Albion, N. Y. Their children are: 1. Alta, who died in 1894. 2. Vern, who died in 1895. 3. Owen W., the subject of this sketch. 4. Gladys, married James Barnard, lives at Altmar.
The boyhood and early life of Owen W. House was spent on the farm and he attended the Parish public schools. At the outbreak of the World War he entered the service as a member of Company A, 7th Infantry, Third Division, and served in France with that organization. He saw active service at the front, and participated in such important engage- ments as the Marne offensive, Meuse Argonne offensive, Belleau Wood, and St. Mihiel. After his discharge on Aug. 22, 1919, Mr. House returned to Parish and resumed his farming interests for one year. He then accepted the appointment as postmaster of Parish.
On Dec. 17, 1919, Mr. House was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Bristol, of Altmar, N. Y., the daughter of Duello and Jennie (Scranton) Bristol, natives of Oswego County. Mr. Bristol died in September, 1928,
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and is buried at Dugway, town of Albion. His widow resides at Alt- mar, N. Y.
Mr. House is a member of the Russell Horning Post, American Legion, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is secretary of the Parish Protec- tive Fish & Game Club. He and his wife are members of the First Methodist Church of Parish, and Mr. House is a Republican in politics.
John Elmer C. Abbott, D. D. S .- Prominent in professional circles in Oswego County is Doctor Abbott, who is engaged in successful practice at Pulaski. He was born at Franklin Center, Quebec, Aug. 13, 1885, the son of Alfred and Mary Frances (Welch) Abbott.
Alfred Abbott has spent his entire life in Quebec, where he was born Jan. 13, 1841, and until his recent retirement was interested in general farming. He is descended from a prominent Maine family, who settled in Franklin Center, Quebec, in 1820. His wife is also living. She is a native of Troy, N. Y. Their children are: 1. Clementine, who died in 1909. 2. Ruth, the widow of Lansing Post, who died in 1915, and she lives at Saratoga, N. Y. 3. John Elmer C., the subject of this sketch.
The early life of John Elmer C. Abbott was spent at Franklin Center and Chateaugay, N. Y. In 1906 he learned telegraphy and was employed by the Rutland Railroad in Chateaugay, N. Y. Later he was transferred to Massachusetts and subsequently became an operator for the Boston & Albany Railroad, with whom he remained until 1908. He then spent two years as a shipping clerk with the General Electric Company at Schenec- tady, N. Y. He completed his high school work and entered the Univer- sity of Maryland, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1918. Doctor Abbott began his professional career in Pulaski in association with Dr. M. J. Derry, who is now secretary of the New York State Dental Society. He was also identified with business interests in this section of the North Country. Doctor Abbott has established an excellent practice and is widely esteemed for his professional skill.
On Aug. 1, 1921, Doctor Abbott was united in marriage with Miss Frances Carpenter, of Lindley, N. Y., the daughter of Frank and Mary (Harrison) Carpenter, residents of Addison, N. Y. Doctor and Mrs. Abbott have no children.
Doctor Abbott is a Republican in politics, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Pulaski Rod & Gun Club, and Rainbow Shore Country Club. He holds membership in the Syracuse Dental Society, New York State Dental Society, Fifth District New York State Dental Society, and American Dental Association. He is an active member of the Methodist Church.
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Elwin L. Gardner .- One of the best known lawyers of Oswego County is Elwin L. Gardner, of Hannibal, who is also interested in the general insurance business. He was born at Gilbert Mills, N. Y., Aug. 9, 1878, the son of Nelson A. and Lovina C. (Wood) Gardner.
Nelson A. Gardner was born at Gilbert Mills and was among the earliest settlers of Oswego County. He died at his home at Gilbert Mills Nov. 6, 1931, at the age of 85 years. His widow is also a native of Gilbert Mills and resides at Hannibal. Their only child was Elwin L., the subject of this sketch.
Elwin L. Gardner attended Phoenix High School. He studied law in the office of Addison D. Merry, leading attorney of Phoenix, and was admitted to the bar in November, 1905. Three years later he located in Hannibal, where he has engaged in continuous practice for 24 years. Besides holding the office of justice of the peace, Mr. Gardner also served two years as village trustee.
Mr. Gardner married Miss Stella M. Baldwin of Palermo, Oswego County, the daughter of Willis E. and Lorinda L. (Cook) Baldwin, both natives of Oswego County. Mr. Baldwin is deceased and his widow re- sides at Hannibal. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner have two children: Maynard E. and Athol E. Both attend Hannibal High School. Mrs. Gardner is a teacher in the Hannibal High School, having graduated from the Fulton Training Class and attended the Oswego Normal School.
Mr. Gardner is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Grange. He also is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
R. C. Hartman, well known Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, established in practice at Pulaski, is a native of New York. He was born at Verona, Dec. 8, 1889, the son of William F. and Nora (Morse) Hartman.
William F. Hartman resides at Verona Mills, N. Y. During his active career he was successful and widely known as a mason contractor. He was identified with such prominent firms as E. H. Owens, of Rome, N. Y., and Zingerline Brothers, of Rome. He served as school trustee at Verona Mills in 1906. Mr. Hartman retired in 1930. He is affiliated with the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows and belongs to the Lutheran Church. His wife was born at Higginsville, N. Y. To them were born two sons: 1. R. C., the subject of this sketch. 2. William F., Jr., lives at Los Angeles, Calif.
The early education of R. C. Hartman was received in the public schools of Verona and he attended Cornell University after his gradua- tion from high school in 1908. He received the degree of Doctor of Veter-
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inary Medicine from that institution in 1914, and in the following year established his present successful practice at Pulaski.
On Oct. 23, 1915, Doctor Hartman was united in marriage with Miss Mazie Evelyn Winters, of Romulus, N. Y., the daughter of Henry and Louisa (Deal) Winters, who are residents of Fayette, N. Y. Both are natives of Pennsylvania. To Doctor and Mrs. Hartman have been born two children: 1. Robert, born Feb. 10, 1919. 2. Betty, born Sept. 24, 1926.
Politically, Doctor Hartman is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He also be- longs to the Central New York State Veterinary Medical Society, and Accredited Veterinarians of New York.
Edward S. Root, who has successfully engaged in the insurance busi- ness at Sandy Creek for more than 30 years, is a representative and widely known citizen of Oswego County. He was born at Sandy Creek, Feb. 24, 1876, the son of Hamilton E. and Alice S. (Hudson) Root.
Hamilton E. Root was a native of Mannsville, Jefferson County, N. Y., and his wife was born at Ellisburg, Jefferson County. He attended the public schools of Mannsville and in early life learned the trade of tanner. He subsequently owned and operated tanneries at Mannsville, Sandy Creek, and Osceola, N. Y. He also was interested in general farming. Mr. Root died July 30, 1900, and is buried in Sandy Creek. His wife is also deceased. Mr. Root was a Democrat and served as supervisor of Sandy Creek and as school director. He held membership in the Congre- gational Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Root were born three children: 1. Mrs. R. B. McConnell, who lives at Pierrpont Manor, N. Y. 2. Frank E., who died July 30, 1901, at Sandy Creek. 3. Edward S., the subject of this sketch.
Edward S. Root grew up at Sandy Creek and after his graduation from high school there he attended Rochester Business College, where he spe- cialized in the study of accounting. He spent three years in Syracuse, and returned to Sandy Creek in August, 1901. He then became inter- ested in the general insurance business but after several years he confined his interest to life insurance. He has represented the Travelers Insur- ance Company, of Hartford, Conn., for the past 30 years.
In 1902 Mr. Root was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Davis, of Lacona, N. Y., the daughter of Nathan and Ruth (Severance) Davis, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Root are the parents of two daughters: 1. Alice L., born Sept. 1, 1903, a graduate of Sandy Creek High School, attended
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Syracuse University for three years. She married Nelson R. Pirnie, and they have a daughter, Jean, born in 1928. They live at Albany, N. Y. 2. Pauline Root, born Nov. 27, 1906, a graduate of Sandy Creek High School and Cazenovia Seminary. She also attended Syracuse University for two years. She married William A. Cave, and they live in Albany, N. Y.
Mr. Root is a Republican in politics and has been president of the Sandy Creek School Board for many years. He attends the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club. He is also affiliated with Sandy Creek Lodge, F. & A. M .; Pulaski Chapter, R. A. M .; Watertown Com- mandery K. T. No. 11; Media Temple, Watertown. He belongs to the Mad River Club.
Wilfred L. Coe, who is postmaster of Hastings, is a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Oswego County. He was born at Volney, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1881, the son of Simeon and Lydia (Mason) Coe.
Simeon Coe was born at Clyde, Wayne County, N. Y., and died April 9, 1920. He was employed for many years on the Erie Canal by Cornelius Miller, who owned and operated many boats on the canal. In later years Mr. Coe was a farmer. His wife was born at New Haven, N. Y., and died Aug. 11, 1929. Both are buried at New Haven. To them were born four children: 1. Lillian, who died in 1918. 2. John, who lives at Syracuse. 3. Wilfred L., the subject of this sketch. 4. Lena, married Ernest Gard- ner, lives at Pulaski, N. Y.
The early life of Wilfred L. Coe was spent at New Haven, N. Y., and he attended Mexico High School. He engaged in general farming for a time. In 1903 Mr. Coe entered the services of the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, at Fulton, N. Y., where he continued until 1906. In that year he established a business of his own at Hastings, and successfully managed it until 1918. He then sold the store and established a feed and grain business, with which he was identified until 1924. From 1915 until the present time Mr. Coe has capably filled the office of postmaster of Hastings. He has been increased in salary from a beginning of $350 to $2,000 annually. In 1917 he was elected state secretary of the New York State Branch of District Postmasters. It has a membership of more than 1,200. Since 1917 Mr. Coe has also been a delegate to the national convention of postmasters and has only missed one session, held at Salt Lake City, Utah, since his appointment as delegate.
On Feb. 6, 1905, Mr. Coe was united in marriage with Miss Ethel Ingersoll, of Palermo Center, N. Y., the daughter of A. B. and Nellie (Merwin) Ingersoll. Both are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Coe were born
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four children: 1. Kenneth, who is a radio signal operator at Fort Staten, New York City, being employed in the U. S. Government service. 2. W. Arden, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, now a student in theology at Syracuse University. 3. Hadwin, attends Parish High School. 4. Carl, at home.
Politically, Mr. Coe is identified with the Republican party. He is affiliated with Parish Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 325, Master, and holds mem- bership in the First Presbyterian Church.
Paul K. Foster .- Among Pulaski's representative citizens and most successful business men is Paul K. Foster, funeral director and furniture dealer. He was born at Schroeppel, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1890, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Wise) Foster.
Charles Foster died in 1927 and is buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Volney. He was born in New York, and during his life was a successful farmer, his farm being located near Gilbert Mills. He served as justice of the peace for many years, and held numerous township offices. He was a director of the Granger Life Insurance Company and Master of the Grange. He also belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Elizabeth (Wise) Foster was born at Volney and resides at Schroeppel. To Mr. and Mrs. Foster were born three children: 1. Blanch, married Albert Leiber, lives near Fulton. 2. Herman, lives at Buffalo, N. Y. 3. Paul K., the subject of this sketch.
Paul K. Foster grew up at Schroeppel and attended public schools there and at Fulton. He farmed for five years with his father and then was identified with the American Woolen Mills, at Fulton. He also spent one year in the employ of the New York Central Railroad and subsequently removed to Akron, Ohio, where he remained for one year with the Good- year Tire & Rubber Company. In 1913 Mr. Foster became identified with the F. W. Hakes Furniture & Undertaking Company, at Phoenix, N. Y., with whom he remained until 1916. He then spent a year in the same business at Logan, Ohio, and in 1917 located at Oswego, where he was associated with John S. Dain until 1920. In the latter year Mr. Foster came to Pulaski and purchased the business interests of Enos and Morton on Jefferson Street. He is a dealer in furniture, paints, wall paper, radios, etc.
On June 16, 1914, Mr. Foster married Miss Hazel E. Thompson, of Schroeppel, N. Y., the daughter of Fred S. and Lulu (Bracey) Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Foster have two children: 1. Shirley, attends Pulaski High School. 2. Richard.
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Mr. Foster is a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with Pulaski Lodge F. & A. M. No. 415; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 648, Noble Grand. He also belongs to the Pulaski Rod & Gun Club, of which he is treasurer.
James H. Campbell is well known among the substantial business men of Oswego County, and is a prominent citizen of Altmar. He was born there, Jan. 24, 1857, the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Crosby) Campbell.
Cornelius Campbell was a native of Oneida County, N. Y., born April 13, 1819. He was among the very early settlers of Altmar and for many years was foreman in the employ of the Simons & Taft Lumber Company. He later engaged in business for himself and also was interested in farming. He was prominent in local politics and served as president of the village. Politically he was a Republican. Mr. Campbell died March 10, 1892. His wife, born Oct. 7, 1829, at Lowville, died Jan. 3, 1885. Both are buried at Altmar. To Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were born nine children: 1. Emily, who died in 1892, was the wife of Charles E. Riker. 2. Albert, retired, lives at Natural Bridge, N. Y. 3. Ida, who died in 1906, was the wife of Monroe Austin. 4. Alonzo, who died in 1925. 5. James H., the subject of this sketch. 6. Nettie J., married Lozelle Rich, lives at Sterlingville, N. Y. 7. Frankie, the widow of Irving Weston, lives at Olean, N. Y. 8. Elizabeth, deceased. 9. Hayes, who died in 1890.
James H. Campbell attended the public schools of Altmar and is a graduate of Pulaski Academy. He taught school for three years and spent some time in the employ of Wesley Rich, a merchant. He later went to Leadville, Colo., where he was identified with the Mason Lumber Company for six months. Upon his return to Altmar he was connected with the Post & Henderson Lumber Company for one year, afterward spending five years with the George Marsh Brick Company, of Hart- ford, Conn. In 1892 Mr. Campbell again returned to Altmar and upon the death of his father he became owner of the homestead. Since 1915 he has operated a grist mill at Altmar, and he is also proprietor of the Altmar Garage, which was opened by him in 1923. Mr. Campbell has held numerous public offices, being village collector from 1894 until 1896, highway commissioner from 1896 until 1901, school director for ten years, village trustee for five years, and supervisor of Altmar from 1919 until 1923.
On Sept. 5, 1895, Mr. Campbell married Miss Mary Juno, the daughter of Joseph and Adelaide (Goodness) Juno. Mr. Juno died in 1919 and his wife died in 1901. Both were natives of Canada and are buried at
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Altmar. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have a son, Cornelius, who is a graduate of Pulaski High School and Syracuse University. He specialized in the study of geology and was a member of the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania for one year. He then became geologist for the State of Pennsylvania, and since 1923 has been identified with the Niagara Hud- son Power Company as an engineer. He lives at Altmar.
Mr. Campbell is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Grange. From October, 1901, until 1916 he carried the mail on Rural Free Delivery No. 1 out of Altmar. For 20 years he was master of the Grange at Altmar.
Floyd F. Simmons, who is superintendent of the Dairymen's League Co-operative Association at Parish, is a dependable young business man of Oswego County and a member of one of the well established families of this section. He was born at Parish, Nov. 15, 1895, the son of Willis and Celia (Button) Simmons.
Willis Simmons was born on a farm near Parish and now lives in that village. He attended the public schools and throughout his life has been enterested in general farming. His well improved farm is located two and one-half miles northeast of Parish and Mr. Simmons also has other land holdings in the county. He has held the office of town assessor and school director. His wife is also a native of Parish. Their children are: 1. Earl, who is identified with the Solvey Process Company, at Jonesville, N. Y. 2. Doris, married Charles Hammer, lives at Parish. 3. Floyd F., the sub- ject of this sketch. 4. Glenn, who died in 1909. 5. Hazel, who died in 1921.
Floyd F. Simmons attended the Parish public schools. As a young man he was employed on the farms of Delbert Rock and Newton Edick. Later, he was connected with the Solvey Process Company for two years, and in May, 1918, he enlisted for service in the World War as a member of the 345th Infantry, 87th Division. He was sent overseas with the organization and served with the service supplies division. After his dis- charge Mr. Simmons spent four months in the employ of Brown & Lype Company, of Syracuse, and then on April 5, 1921, he became identified with the Dairymen's League Co-operative Association. Since 1923 he has held the important position of superintendent.
On June 25, 1920, Mr. Simmons was united in marriage with Miss Mildred McDonald, of Potsdam, N. Y., the daughter of George and Zana (Wolfe) McDonald. The former died May 4, 1918, and the latter resides at Parish. To Mr. and Mrs. Simmons have been born four children: 1.
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Reginald, born Jan. 29, 1921. 2. Onica, born July 19, 1922. 3. Jane, born Jan. 17, 1925. 4. Robert, born Nov. 1, 1930.
Mr. Simmons has always been a Republican. He is a member of Rus- sell Horning Post, American Legion, of which he is second vice com- mander, and he belongs to the Pulaski Fish & Game Club. His wife is a prominent member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Parish.
Fenner J. Rich, who is postmaster at Altmar, is widely known through- out Oswego County. He was born at Altmar, April 19, 1882, the son of Charles F. and Nettie J. (Campbell) Rich.
Charles F. Rich was born at Leroy, Jefferson County. After he located at Altmar, he was employed for eight years as a tanner by Pierce Brothers. He died in 1886, and is buried at Altmar. His widow lives at Sterlingville, N. Y. Their children were: 1. Clarence, who died in 1899. 2. Fenner J., the subject of this sketch. 3. Helen, who died in 1889.
Fenner J. Rich attended the public school at Altmar and in 1903 completed a course of study at Albany Business College. He then enlisted in the U. S. Army at Plattsburg and was in the service until 1906, being discharged with the rank of corporal. From 1906 until 1910 Mr. Rich was a clerk in the general store of C. E. Reese, after which he located at Providence, R. I., as steward for Hotel Allen. He served in that capacity until 1914, and upon his return to Altmar was bookkeeper for the Horton Lumber Company until 1919. In that year he assumed his present duties as postmaster.
Mr. Rich was married, on Sept. 1, 1909, to Miss Helen G. Kendall, born in Richville, N. Y., the daughter of William and Jennie (Fairbanks) Kendall. The former, a native of Richville, St. Lawrence County, now resides at Altmar. His wife was born at Madison, Wis.
Mr. Rich holds membership in the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Citizens Club of Altmar. He is a Republican.
Henry C. Low, who is connected with Low's Cash Store, Central Square, is a progressive business man and highly esteemed citizen of Oswego County. He was born at Pleasant Brook, N. Y., March 31, 1867, the son of Avery T. and Emma (Dygert) Low.
Avery T. Low was born at South Valley, N. Y., and died in 1911. He is buried at Central Square. In 1868 Mr. Low established the A. T. Low
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& Company store, with which he was successfully identified until 1892. He then held the office of postmaster until 1897, and after the completion of his term of office he resumed his former business connections. He became one of Central Square's most representative merchants. His widow, a native of Frankfort, N. Y., resides at Central Square. Their children were: 1. Henry C., the subject of this sketch. 2. Armonelle, widow of Dr. H. P. Wilcox, lives at Central Square.
Henry C. Low grew up at Central Square and received his education in the public schools here, being a graduate of Central Square High School. He was a clerk in the store of Bort & Bailey, of Beloit, Wis., for five years, and upon his return to Central Square he taught in the rural schools for a time. Later, he became agent for the Manhattan Life Insurance Com- pany, and was thus engaged for five years. Since 1897 he has been suc- cessfully identified with Low's Cash Store. Mr. Low is also a director of the First National Bank of Central Square.
On Nov. 24, 1897, Mr. Low was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Hamilton, of Cicero, N. Y., the daughter of John and Celia (Loomis) Hamilton. The former died in 1904 and the latter in 1930. Both are buried in Central Square. Mr. and Mrs. Low have an adopted daughter, Frances, who lives at home.
Politically, Mr. Low is a Democrat. He is a member of the Univer- salist Church, and is a 32nd degree Mason.
A. Maurice Gates is one of the younger men who have achieved suc- cess in the business life of Pulaski, where he also serves as supervisor. He was born at Antwerp, Jefferson County, April 22, 1895, the son of Delbert A. and Hattie (Andrews) Gates.
Delbert A. Gates is a native of St. Lawrence County and now resides at Gouverneur. As a young man he was interested in farming in Jeffer- son County and later lived in Kansas. For several years he engaged in the manufacture of cheese at Topeka, and upon his return to New York he owned and operated a grist mill at Antwerp. He resides in Gouverneur. To Mr. and Mrs. Gates were born two sons: 1. A. Maurice, the subject of this sketch. 2. Merritt, who is superintendent of the Illinois Glass Company at Bridgetown, N. Y.
A. Maurice Gates attended the public schools of Antwerp, Gouverneur and Pulaski. For three years he was employed by the Rogers Milk Com- pany, and then spent six years with the Salisbury and Peet Milk Company. He was also associated with the Dairymen's Protective Association. After three years with William Wilder, contractor and builder, Mr. Gates went
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with the West-Eastburn Oil Company, of Pulaski. In 1923 he became local representative for the Exide Battery Company, and in connection with the agency and salesroom he operates a first class electrical shop.
On Oct. 13, 1919, Mr. Gates was united in marriage with Miss Flossie May Morgan, of Pulaski, the daughter of Arthur J. and Amelia (Mon- tondo) Morgan. Mr. Morgan lives at Pulaski. His wife died in 1920 and is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Pulaski. To Mr. and Mrs. Gates have been born two children: 1. Richard Maurice, born Aug. 18, 1926. 2. Alberta Jane, born Dec. 25, 1930.
Mr. Gates is a Democrat in politics, and in 1923 was elected to the office of supervisor, being the first Democrat to hold that office in this village during the past 60 years. He is an active member of the Metho- dist Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Pulaski Rod and Gun Club, and Rainbow Shore Country Club. He also belongs to the County, State and National Grange.
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