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, Fred A. Young .- Among the leading young lawyers of Lewis County is Fred A. Young, of Lowville, who received the appointment of tax attorney for Lewis County on July 29, 1931. He was born at Whitehall, Washington County, N. Y., Aug. 27, 1904, the son of Dominick and Isa- belle (Eaton) Young.
Dominick Young lives at Whitehall, N. Y., and has spent many years in the employ of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. He and his wife are the parents of the following children: Fred A., the subject of this sketch; Charles; Christina; Minnie; Lillian; Angeline; Carmel; and Anna.
After his graduation from Whitehall High School, June 23, 1923, Fred A. Young attended St. Lawrence University, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1927. He was then graduated from the Albany Law School in 1930 with LL. B. degree and during the following
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year was a clerk in the law offices of George Reed, at Lowville. In July, 1931, he took over the well established practice of Robert G. Pelton, with offices on State Street. He was elected justice of the peace Nov. 3, 1931.
On June 6, 1929, Mr. Young was united in marriage with Miss Mar- jorie Farrington, of Lowville, the daughter of Harvey Farrington, who is general sales manager for the Kraft-Phenix Cheese Corporation. Mr. and Mrs. Young have a son, Harvey Farrington Young, born Nov. 2, 1930.
Mr. Young is a member of the Catholic Church, and holds membership in the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Gamma Eta Gamma fraternities. He also is an active mem- ber of the Lewis County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association.
Hon. Milton Carter .- Honored, respected, and esteemed in Lowville, Judge Carter is prominent throughout the North Country as county judge and surrogate of Lewis County. He was born at South Edwards, St. Law- rence County, N. Y., April 10, 1865, the son of Cornelius and Mary Eliza- beth (Knox) Carter.
Cornelius Carter, son of Isaac Carter, was born at Martinsburg, Lewis County, Aug. 29, 1816. He was educated in the local schools and at Low- ville Academy, and taught school for a number of years in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. He then read law and became widely known for his unusual legal ability. Mr. Carter served for 30 years as justice of the peace and as supervisor of the town of Edwards for ten years. He also served as Justice of Sessions of St. Lawrence County, and was familiarly known as "Squire Carter." He was also recognized as a writer of con- siderable talent. In politics Mr. Carter was a supporter of the Republican party. He married (first) Miss Polly Winslow, of South Edwards, who died in 1863. They had four children: 1. Hale, lives at Canton, N. Y. 2. Cora, who died in infancy. 3. Orpha Dancer, deceased. 4. Lyle, lives at Genoa, N. Y. Mr. Carter married (second) Miss Mary Elizabeth Knox,. daughter of William H. and Maria (Earl) Knox. She died March 21, 1911. To them were born three children: 1. Milton, the subject of this sketch. 2. Ellsworth J., who died Aug. 16, 1899. 3. Charles A., of Low- ville, N. Y., a graduate of the College of Law, University of Michigan. He is general agent for the Fraternal Protective Insurance Company.
Milton Carter obtained his early education in the schools of South Edwards, and at Wesleyan Seminary, Gouverneur, N. Y. He taught school for some time before taking up the profession of law as a clerk in the offices of Earl Bancroft, of Edwards, and Hon. Edward H. Neary of Gouverneur. Mr. Carter was admitted to the bar in November, 1893.
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During his residence at Edwards and prior to his admission to the bar he served as Justice of the Peace. He began his professional career at Harrisville, Lewis County, where he also served as village clerk and police justice. He held the offices of town clerk and supervisor of the town of Diana and in 1902 was elected District Attorney of Lewis County, being elected for two successive terms of three years each. He proved a capable and efficient public officer and on Feb. 17, 1910, was appointed to the office of County Judge and Surrogate of Lewis County by Gov. Charles E. Hughes. He has continued to hold this important office, the present term of which will expire Jan. 1, 1935. Judge Carter also holds the re- sponsible office of Judge of the Children's Court of Lewis County.
During the World War Judge Carter was chairman of the Legal Ad- visory Board for Lewis County and was also prominent as a "Four Min- ute" speaker. He is a trustee of the Board of Education of Union free school district, No. 2, of Lowville, having held this position for many years. He was one of the promoters of the new school here, which was built at a cost of nearly $500,000, and dedicated Feb. 9, 1920. Judge Carter is president of the Lowville Board of Education, and is president of the Board of Managers of the new Lewis County General Hospital, which was opened to the public Aug. 4, 1931.
Judge Carter was married at South Edwards, N. Y., on May 23, 1896, to Miss Minnie Olin, the daughter of Russell and Harriet (Crooker) Olin. She was born near Orwell, Oct. 4, 1878. Judge and Mrs. Carter are the parents of six children: 1. Theodore R., born Jan. 7, 1899. 2. Ellsworth J., born Nov. 24, 1900, mention of whom is made below. 3. Verna M., born Dec. 26, 1902, a graduate of New York State College at Albany, now a teacher of French in the Potsdam High School. 4. Ruth M., born Jan. 1, 1905, a graduate of Lowville Academy and St. Lawrence University, now a teacher at Homer, N. Y. 5. Milton, Jr., born Oct. 11, 1908, attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for two years, and is a graduate in Elec- trical Engineering of Clarkson School of Technology, class of 1930. 6. Margaret E., born Sept. 15, 1910, a graduate of Lowville Academy, class of 1931.
Ellsworth J. Carter is a graduate of Lowville Academy and received the degrees of B. A. and LL. B. from Cornell University in 1922 and 1924, respectively. He was admitted to the bar in 1925 and engaged in practice at Clayton, N. Y. He is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and belongs to Clayton Lodge, F. and A. M.
Judge Carter has always been a Republican and belongs to the Lowville Baptist Church, being president of the official board. He is a member of Lowville Lodge No. 134, F. and A. M. He has been president of the Lewis County Bar Association for the past ten years and is still serving in that
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capacity. He also belongs to the New York State Bar Association; Low- ville Lodge No. 759, I. O. O. F .; Lewis County Historical Society and Adirondack Grange of Harrisville, N. Y.
Albert A. Copeley has been prominent in the business affairs of Low- ville for almost 40 years, and has held numerous public offices. He was born near New Bremen, June 6, 1871, the son af Samuel and Mary (Phillips) Copeley.
Samuel Copeley was a native of New York, and was of Scotch-Irish descent. Throughout his life he was interested in general farming and for many years lived at New Bremen in Lewis County. His wife was born at Sharon, N. Y., June 9, 1830, and died March 27, 1920. They are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, New Bremen. She was the daughter of Daniel and Mary Phillips, natives of Germany, who settled in New York in 1825. Mr. Phillips died at the age of 102 years and his wife at 96 years. They are buried in Lowville Cemetery. To Samuel and Mary (Phillips) Copeley were born the following children: 1. John, died in 1892. 2. Harrison, born in 1849, died in 1909. 3. Adelaide, born April 27, 1851, died in 1920. 4. Alice, born Jan. 27, 1853, died Feb. 7, 1903. 5. Mrs. David R. Watson, born May 18, 1855, died July 26, 1926. 6. Mrs. Emma Mayhood, born Aug. 19, 1857, lives at Oakland, Calif. 7. Clinton, born June 12, 1861, deceased. 8. Mrs. Mary Newman, born July 31, 1863, died July 9, 1921. 9. Mrs. Cora Rogers, born Feb. 27, 1865. 10. Charles, born Sept. 14, 1868, died Oct. 31, 1882. 11. Albert A., the subject of this sketch.
Albert A. Copeley attended the district schools of Lewis County and is a graduate of Lowville Academy and Utica Business College. For sev- eral years he was connected with the business of Leroy Crawford, of Chase Lake, N. Y. He later spent three years with the Metropolitan Life Insur- ance Company at Utica, and in 1894 Mr. Copeley established his present insurance business at Lowville.
Mr. Copeley married Miss Maud L. Happ, who was born at Carthage, Jefferson County, March 20, 1880, the daughter of John and Rose (Butler) Happ. Mr. Happ, a veteran of the Civil War, was a well known business man of Carthage. His widow resides at Sodus, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Copeley were born four children: 1. Dr. L. H., born May 7, 1906, a grad- uate of Lowville Academy and the Chicago College of Osteopathy, class of 1930. He is associated in practice in New York City with Dr. Clark, at 77 Park Avenue. He was married in 1928 to Miss Mildred Miner, of Chicago. 2. Genevieve, a graduate of Lowville Academy and Russell Sage
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College. She was a teacher at Fayetteville, N. Y., for several years, and is now secretary to the Dean of the University of Delaware. 3. Richard Albert, born Aug. 16, 1912. A graduate of Lowville Academy, attends Clarkson College. 4. Virginia R., a student.
Politically Mr. Copeley is a Republican. He served for two terms as a member of the New York General Assembly and for many years was supervisor of Lowville. He is tax commissioner of Onondaga County and has served in that capacity for the past 15 years.
Mr. Copeley and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church, and he is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 134, and is Past Noble Grand of I. O. O. F. He is a director of the Excelsior Insur- ance Company of New York and is one of its founders.
Jay S. Bowen .- One of Lowville's best known citizens is Jay S. Bowen, retired, who for many years has been identified with the business and financial interests of the city. He was born at Lowville, April 22, 1871, the son of Farnam J. and Sarah Frances (Sterling) Bowen.
Farnam J. Bowen, deceased, was a prominent citizen of Lowville, where he was born July 26, 1830. He died Jan. 12, 1903. He acquired his edu- cation in the public schools and was a graduate of Lowville Academy. He was interested in farming for several years and in 1865 moved to Low- ville and established a general produce and commission business in part- nership with Charles H. Curtis, under the firm name of Curtis & Bowen. The firm carried on a large and profitable business until 1887, when Mr. Curtis retired on account of ill health. Mr. Bowen continued as sole owner of the business throughout the remainder of his life. He was also a leader in other business enterprises in the city, being one of the founders of the Black River National Bank. He was elected vice presi- dent in 1881 and held that office until his death. Mr. Bowen took a deep interest in educational affairs and for many years was a trustee of Low- ville Academy. He was also a trustee of the Presbyterian Church. Politically he was a Republican. Mr. Bowen was married Sept. 26, 1853, to Miss Sarah Frances Sterling, of Montgomery County, N. Y., born Oct. 15, 1834. She was the daughter of Solomon Shuler and Eliza (Sam- mons) Sterling. To Mr. and Mrs. Bowen were born two sons: 1. John F., born Sept. 3, 1868, died Oct. 22, 1875. 2. Jay S., the subject of this sketch.
Levi and Electa M. (Farnam) Bowen, parents of Farnam J. Bowen, were natives of Massachusetts. The former was born May 6, 1799. He was educated in the district schools and in 1822 settled at Lowville.
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During the following year he returned to Massachusetts to marry Miss Electa M. Farnam, the daughter of John and Electa (Linsley) Farnam. They returned to Lowville and Mr. Bowen continued his farming interests. He became a successful dairy farmer and was one of the pioneer cheese manufacturers of Lewis County. He retired in 1865 and died March 31, 1871. His wife died Feb. 12, 1882. Mr. Bowen held the rank of captain of riflemen in the 101st New York Infantry.
Jay S. Bowen is a graduate of Lowville Academy and attended Wil- liams College. In 1892 he became associated in his father's business in Lowville and upon the latter's death the enterprise continued under the firm name of F. J. Bowen & Son. In 1903 Mr. Bowen became a director of the Black River National Bank of Lowville and in 1911 was elected vice president. He served as president of the institution from January, 1929, to February, 1931, when he resigned.
Mr. Bowen was also one of the founders of the Lowville & Beaver River Railroad Company, of which he is president. He is also a director of the Asbestos Burial Casket Company of Lowville.
On Sept. 19, 1893, Mr. Bowen was united in marriage with Miss Georgiana Beach, the daughter of George Byron and Julia (Greene) Beach. The Beach family settled at Lowville many years ago and Nelson J. Beach, father of George Byron Beach, was among the most prominent citizens of his time. He served as senator and also as canal commis- sioner. He was born at Hebron, Conn., Sept. 21, 1800, and died Feb. 22, 1876. His early life was spent as a surveyor and during 1835 he was active in the building of a canal from Rome to Lyons Falls. He served as a member of the General Assembly from Lewis County in 1846 and in the following year was elected to the senate. He subsequently held the offices of canal commissioner and United States Revenue Collector.
To Jay S. and Georgiana (Beach) Bowen were born three sons: 1. Farnam J., who was graduated from Lowville Academy and Williams College. During the World War he served in France with the rank of lieutenant in the Sixth Field Artillery, First Division. He is identified with the Oneida Community, Limited, silverware manufacturers. He married Miss Harriet Mensel, of Northampton, Mass., and they have two children, John Farnam and Sarah H. 2. George Byron, a graduate of Lowville Academy and Williams College. He also is a World War veteran, having served with the U. S. Naval Reserve Corps. He is identified with the Asbestos Burial Casket Company, of Lowville. He married Miss Hazel Hengge, of Watertown, and they have a daughter, Irene. 3. Rich- ard Herkimer, a graduate of Lowville Academy and Williams College. He also is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary, and is pastor of Emmanuel Congregational Church, at Watertown. He married Miss Ger-
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trude Mensel, who is a sister of Mrs. Farnam J. Bowen. Their son is Richard Hyde Bowen.
Mr. Bowen has always been a Republican. He is chairman of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian Church, of which he has been trustee for 30 years, and he has been active in the affairs of this church for nearly 40 years. Mr. Bowen served as chairman of the local board of education for three years, and was a member of the board of trustees of Lowville Academy from 1903 until the institution was merged with Union Free School District No. 2, Lowville, in 1924.
W. Harold Rose, M. D., who served throughout the World War with the Canadian forces, is one of the able young physicians and surgeons of St. Lawrence County, engaged in practice at Potsdam. He was born at Dunbar, Ontario, Nov. 3, 1895, the son of Alex S. and Effie E. (Becker) Rose.
Alex S. Rose, who died in Canada, Nov. 5, 1908, was a farmer and spent his entire life in Ontario. His widow resides at Potsdam. Their only child was W. Harold, the subject of this sketch.
W. Harold Rose obtained his early education in the public schools and is a graduate of Chesterville High School. He entered the Medical School of McGill University in 1914, and in October of that year enlisted in the Canadian army. He sailed for overseas duty in the spring of 1915 and saw much active service at the front until he was invalided to England in November, 1916. After several months in an English hospital, he again went to the front with the rank of first lieutenant, as a member of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. He participated in numerous impor- tant engagements at this time and was again wounded twice and severely gassed. After his discharge in September, 1918, he returned to McGill University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1922.
Dr. Rose began his professional career at Avonmore, Ont., where he was located until 1928. He has since been established in private practice in Potsdam with offices at 14 Elm Street. He is a member of the St. Law- rence County, New York State, and American Medical Association.
Dr. Rose was married in 1921 to Miss Ruth Logan Allison, of Coburg, Canada, the daughter of Frank and Helena (Loucks) Allison. Doctor and Mrs. Rose have a son, Claire Becker, born Feb. 25, 1923.
Dr. Rose is a member of the Methodist Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, being Past Master of Avonmore Lodge, and a member of Media Temple, Watertown. He belongs to the Potsdam Club, Alpha Omega Alpha fraternity, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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Louis M. Bush, owner of the Louis M. Bush & Sons Milling Company, of Lowville, is recognized as a leader in the business affairs of Lewis County. He was born at New Bremen, Sept. 26, 1868, the son of John S. and Elizabeth (Nortz) Bush.
John S. Bush was born in Alsace-Lorraine and emigrated to this coun- try with his parents at the age of ten years. The family settled at New Bremen, where John S. Bush became a farmer. During the Civil War he served in Company F, 186th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry and was honorably discharged. He died in June, 1926, at the age of 82 years. His wife was born in Lewis County and died in 1924. They are buried at Croghan. Their children were: 1. Louis M., the subject of this sketch. 2. Anna, married Henry Grunert, lives at Lowville. 3. William F., lives at Lowville. 4. Laura, who died in 1917. 5. Carrie, married Joseph LaClair, lives at Old Forge, N. Y. 6. Mary, the widow of Thomas Barrett. 7. Clement, lives at Utica. 8. Elizabeth, lives at Brooklyn. 9. Raymond, lives at Utica.
Louis M. Bush was educated in the public schools of New Bremen and until 1892 engaged in general farming. He then entered the employ of Arthur & Tedmon of Lowville. In 1898 he purchased his present milling business from G. V. Morrison. With the exception of one year, when Mr. Burke was associated with him, he has carried on the business under his own name. Understanding with unusual keenness the opportunities afforded in this section, Mr. Bush has steadily developed and increased the efficiency of his business until today, in addition to the office and main plant on State Street, he also maintains a branch store near the railroad, and has a siding capacity of eight cars. In fact this is one of the most extensive milling plants in the North Country, with motor trucks operat- ing throughout Lewis County. Mr. Bush is a part owner and manages also a flour mill at New Bremen, being associated in the latter enterprise with Sylvester Virkler. The plant there was remodeled and enlarged in 1930.
On Nov. 28, 1903, Mr. Bush married Miss Ardelle Lallier, of New Bremen, the daughter of John and Mary (Bush) Lallier. Mrs. Lallier died in 1904. To Mr. and Mrs. Bush were born seven children: 1. Louis Clifford, born Jan. 15, 1906, a graduate of Lowville Academy, and was graduated from Hamilton College in 1930. He married Miss Verla Norton, and they live at Lowville. 2. Nelson John, born Aug. 20, 1907, a graduate of Lowville Academy and Oswego State Normal School. He is associated in business with his father. 3. George Allan, born Nov. 21, 1909, a grad- uate of Lowville Academy, associated with his father. 4. Mary Elizabeth, born July 5, 1911, a graduate of Lowville Academy, class of 1931. 5. Loren P., born March 17, 1913, attends Lowville Academy. 6. Grace L.,
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born Sept. 14, 1914, attends Lowville Academy. 7. John E., born Nov. 29, 1916, attends Lowville Academy.
Mr. Bush has always been a Democrat and has served six years as village trustee. He is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 134; Lowville Chapter, R. A. M. No. 223; and Knights of Maccabees. He also belongs to the Lowville Club, Kiwanis Club and Lowville Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Bush is also a director of the Black River National Bank of Lowville.
E. Gearold Donnelly is among the progressive young business men of Lowville, where he is well known in insurance circles. He was born here Aug. 8, 1897, the son of James Joseph and Elizabeth (Abrams) Donnelly.
James Joseph Donnelly was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 14, 1861, the son of Terrence and Bridget (McCollough) Donnelly. Both were natives of County Tyrone, Ireland. Terrence Donnelly was born Jan. 1, 1840, and at the age of ten years came to this country with his widowed mother. The family settled in Philadelphia. James Joseph Donnelly was reared and educated in that city where he remained until 16 years of age. He then came to northern New York and spent ten years working on the canal. He became a resident of Lowville in 1896 and conducted a taxi business here until the time of his death. Mr. Donnelly was a Democrat and in 1908 was elected sheriff of Lewis County and also served as Lewis County probation officer from 1911 to 1926. He was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 159, and served as Past Noble Grand in 1910, also being Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Jefferson District No. 2. On Jan. 1, 1889, Mr. Donnelly married Miss Elizabeth Abrams, who was born at Greig, Lewis County, May 17, 1873. She resides at Lowville. To Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly were born six children: 1. James, born Nov. 26, 1892, died in infancy. 2. Anne, born Feb. 2, 1894, died in infancy. 3. E. Gearold, the subject of this sketch. 4. James B., born Dec. 15, 1899. He was graduated in 1919 from the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, stationed at Philadelphia. He saw active service during the World War with the Atlantic fleet. He married Miss Gertrude Chambers, of Louisville, Ky. 5. Ruth, born April 6, 1905, died in infancy. 6. Leon H., born Oct. 6, 1909.
E. Gearold Donnelly was reared and educated at Lowville. He is a graduate of Lowville Academy, class of 1915, and Albany Business Col- lege, and began his business career with the General Electric Company at Schenectady, N. Y. He was identified with that corporation until 1919,
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at which time he returned to Lowville as bookkeeper for the Richardson Company. Since 1924 Mr. Donnelly has been interested in the insurance business, and in 1931 organized the firm of E. Gearold Donnelly. They have offices on State Street.
Mr. Donnelly married Miss Adeline O'Donnell of Lowville, the daugh- ter of John and Anna O'Donnell. Mrs. Donnelly died July 21, 1927, and is buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery. Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly: 1. Elizabeth Patricia, born Sept. 10, 1922. 2. Mary Adora, born May 29, 1926.
Mr. Donnelly is a Democrat and has been connected with the District Attorney's office as a special investigator since 1929 and since 1926 has been Lewis County probation officer. He is a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight of C. J. McMorrow Council No. 781; member Lowville Citizens Club; secretary of Lowville Business Men's Association.
Frank Bowman .- Among the representative lawyers and highly es- teemed citizens of Lewis County is Frank Bowman, who has successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at Lowville for almost 40 years. He was born at Montague, Lewis County, Oct. 10, 1866, the son of George J. and Crescenda (Heimhilger) Bowman.
George J. Bowman was a native of Bavaria, Germany, as was his wife. He had served in the German army and came to the United States when 30 years of age. Soon after his arrival the Civil War broke out and he enlisted and served as a member of the 93rd New York Volunteer In- fantry. He was engaged in farming throughout his life and died in 1875. His wife died in 1913. Their children were: 1. Anna, who died at the age of five years. 2. George L., deceased, married Alice Lowe, still living. He died in 1898. 3. Frank, the subject of this sketch. 4. Jennie L., married Robert M. Jones, who lives at Copenhagen. She died in 1931. 5. Mary A., married Fred E. Kessler, lives at Watertown.
Crescenda Heimhilger was a daughter of Colonel Marcellus and Cre- scenda (Baumann) Heimhilger, who were natives of Bavaria and came to the United States in 1850 and settled in the town of New Bremen, County of Lewis and State of New York. Col. Marcellus Heimhilger was a licensed physician and surgeon in his native country and continued to prescribe for his neighbors in the town of New Bremen, although he charged no fee for medical advice. Colonel Heimhilger was of noble birth and served as an officer in the Bavarian armies, holding a commis- sion as lieutenant colonel and was connected with the engineering corps.
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