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Gilbert Atwater Blackmon .- In Lewis County the name of Gilbert At- water Blackmon has long been identified with the Lowville-Beaver Falls Railroad Company, of which he is secretary and general manager. He was born at Hammond, St. Lawrence County, Aug. 25, 1855, the son of Frederick W. A. and Diadama (Franklin) Blackmon.
Frederick W. A. Blackmon was born at Hammond, July 22, 1824. He was married (first) on Nov. 8, 1849, to Diamada Franklin. Their chil- dren were: 1. Harriet Anne, married D. D. Moyer. 2. Mary Louise, de- ceased, was the wife of Rev. W. C. Selleck, of Riverside, Calif. 3. Gilbert Atwater, the subject of this sketch. 4. Frank, who died in infancy. He was married (second) to Christina Lambrie. They had two sons, George S. and Frank. Both are deceased.
Gilbert Atwater Blackmon is the eighth generation descended from John Blackmon, who was born in England and settled at Dorchester, Mass., about 1640. He died April 28, 1675. His son, John, was born at Dorchester, Aug. 10, 1656, and was a soldier in King Phillip's war. He had a family of 13 children. Samuel Blackmon was born Jan. 18, 1701, and settled at Windham, Conn. His second son, Samuel, was born Nov. 23, 1736, and died in 1820. His son, Samuel, was born at Woodstock, Mass., and from July, 1779, until April, 1780, was a member of Capt. Cook's Company, Col. Chapin's regiment. He moved to Westmoreland, Oneida County, and later to Lewis County. His son, Dr. Hiram Black- mon, was born Dec. 28, 1797, and died Feb. 8, 1838. He was a prominent physician and surgeon of Hammond for many years. He was married on June 18, 1822, to Harriet Smith, who was born April 17, 1803. Their children were: Frederick W. A., father of the subject of this sketch; Anastasia; Gerard; Kate; and George Smith Blackmon.
Gilbert Atwater Blackmon was educated in the Hammond public schools, and as a young man entered the employ of Kilmer & Jepson, merchants of Gouverneur, with whom he was identified for six years. He then came to Lowville as a salesman for T. J. Roberts & Company, of New York City, and in 1886 he acquired the interests of the Lowville Iron Works, manufacturers of wood pulp grinders, hydraulic pumps, etc. In 1890 Mr. Blackmon established a coal and wood business at Lowville, with which he was actively identified until 1903. In that year he became interested in the construction of the Lowville-Beaver River Railroad, which is a short line of 15 miles between Lowville and the Adirondack Mountains, with its terminal at Croghan. This short but important line has furnished an outlet for a large and fertile agricultural region east of the Black River, as well as for the shipment of pulp, paper, and mill products in that region. It was completed in August, 1905, with Mr. Blackmon as general superintendent, and the road began operation in
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January, 1906. It has a capital stock of $200,000 and is in excellent financial condition.
On Nov. 8, 1881, Mr. Blackmon was united in marriage with Miss Olivia Crouch, who was born July 1, 1859, the daughter of Chauncey and Mary (Bosworth) Crouch. Their children were: 1. Mary Jessie, a grad- uate of Lowville Academy, married F. L. Parker, on Jan. 20, 1903, and they have two children: Frederick and Janet. 2. Franklin, who died in infancy. 3. Gilbert Crouch Blackmon, born March 31, 1891. Olivia (Crouch) Blackmon died Dec. 17, 1891, and is buried at Lowville. Mr. Blackmon was married (second) to Miss Nellie M. Boshart, who died Jan. 17, 1920. She was the daughter of Charles D. and Margaret (Quack- enbush) Boshart. To this union was born a daughter, Helen Margaret, who married Nathaniel E. Merrill, the son of Judge E. S. K. Merrell, of Lowville.
Mr. Blackmon is a member of Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 134, with which he has been affiliated for 45 years. He also belongs to the Lowville Club, of which he is past president, and a member of the board of directors for 12 years.
Henry Allen McIlmoyl, M. D .- Throughout his highly successful medi- cal career, Dr. McIlmoyl, of Ogdensburg, has been prominent in St. Law- rence County. He was born at Cardinal, Ont., April 5, 1854, the son of John and Eliza (Shaver) McIlmoyl.
John McIlmoyl was born at Edwardsburg, Ont., in 1810, and died in 1854. He was educated in Canada and during his life was a farmer. He also was prominent in local politics and was recognized as an influential figure in his community, being a Conservative in politics. He served as district judge and also as coroner. Mr. McIlmoyl married three times, his third wife being Eliza Shaver, who was born at Iroquois, Ontario, in 1824. She died in 1856. To them were born the following children: 1. Eliza- beth. 2. John. 3. Henry Allen, the subject of this sketch.
Henry Allen McIlmoyl attended the public schools of Iroquois and re- ceived the degree of Doctor of Medicine at McGill University in 1876. He began the practice of his profession at Clayton, N. Y., and remained there until 1893. Doctor McIlmoyl then came to Ogdensburg, where he has since conducted a lucrative practice. He has a reputation for skill and thorough medical knowledge, and has kept pace with his chosen profession in its steady advancement. He holds membership in the St. Lawrence County, New York State, and American Medical Associations.
On June 14, 1876, Doctor McIlmoyl was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Wert, the daughter of Gordon Wert, of Iroquois, Ont. Mrs. Mc-
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Ilmoyl died March 27, 1927, and is buried in Ogdensburg. They had no children.
Doctor McIlmoyl is an active and prominent member of the Methodist Church, and is an ardent Prohibitionist, having made frequent public ad- dresses in defense of the subject. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Elijah White Lodge.
Thomas McIlmoyl, grandfather of Henry Allen McIlmoyl, was a native of Ireland, and settled in Canada with his family when 18 years of age. He was a member of the Church of England. He died in 1850 at the age of 89 years. His children were: Mary; John, the father of the subject of this sketch; and James Dysart. Thomas McIlmoyl was the son of John McIlmoyl, a native of County Antrim, Ireland. The McIlmoyl family came to New York in June, 1774, and settled near Saratoga. Four years later they went to Canada and located on a farm near Edwardsburg. The Mc- Ilmoyl homestead, built in 1796, is still standing in Edwardsburg. John McIlmoyl married Mary Dysart. Their children were: Mary, Samuel, Hugh, John, Thomas, and Jane.
Hon. Humphrey E. Slocum .- As past vice president of the J. P. Lewis Paper Company, of Beaver Falls, Mr. Slocum has taken a prominent part in the business and civic life of the community. He was born at Northampton, Fulton County, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1849, the son of Humphrey and Caroline (Newton) Slocum.
Humphrey Slocum was a native of Fulton County and died in 1870. He was a farmer throughout his life and owned a well improved farm of 150 acres. Mr. Slocum was a Democrat and held membership in the Methodist Church. His wife died in 1901, and is buried at Northville. To Mr. and Mrs. Slocum were born three children: 1. John Newton, who died in 1914. 2. Julia E., who died in 1910, was the wife of J. P. Lewis. 3. Humphrey E., the subject of this sketch.
The education of Humphrey E. Slocum was received in private and public schools, and for a time he was associated with his brother's dry goods business at Niagara Falls, N. Y. In 1873 he became a partner in the business and after two years they removed to Geneva, N. Y., in 1875, and continued the business as J. M. Slocum & Brother. This firm con- tinued until 1888, at which time Humphrey E. Slocum retired from the business and again located at Niagara Falls in the coal business. After a year he purchased the dry goods business of Thomas Welch, and con- tinued it until 1892 under the firm name of H. E. Slocum & Co. Mr. Slocum then came to Beaver Falls and in partnership with J. P. Lewis
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built a large paper and pulp mill. The business was known as J. P. Lewis Company, and Mr. Slocum held the office of vice president until 1912, when he retired from active management. He has still maintained a financial interest in the business.
Mr. Slocum was elected to the New York General Assembly in 1904 and served for two years and served on important committees. He was again elected to that office and served during 1911. Mr. Slocum has been a member of the Beaver Falls Board of Education for 25 years and is vice president and director of the Lewis County Agricultural Association.
On June 24, 1874, Mr. Slocum was united in marriage with Miss Frances M. Binkley, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., the daughter of Jeremiah and Christina (Wagner) Binkley. Both are deceased. Mrs. Slocum died June 15, 1927, and is buried at Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Slocum's children were: 1. J. Frederick, broker, lives at Buffalo, N. Y. 2. Harry S., an electrical engineer, lives at Bluefield, W. Va.
Politically, Mr. Slocum is a Republican. He is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 134, and the Lewis County Farm Bureau.
Ernest S. Nuspliger, who is general manager of the J. P. Lewis Paper Company, of Beaver Falls, is well and favorably known in Lewis County, where he has spent his entire life. He was born at Croghan, July 18, 1888, the son of Jacob J. and Mary Anna (Keppeli) Nuspliger.
Jacob J. Nuspliger is a native of Berne, Switzerland, and now resides retired at Naumberg, Lewis County. His wife was also born at Berne. At the age of 18 years Mr. Nuspliger came to the United States and set- tled at Beaver Falls in 1882. He was employed at the Miller House until 1892, and at that time rented a farm at Perryville, Madison County, N. Y. The following year, however, he returned to Beaver Falls and entered the employ of T. B. Basselin, lumber dealer and sawmill owner. At the pres- ent time he is superintendent of the J. P. Lewis Farm, near Beaver Falls. Mr. Nuspliger is a Republican, a member of the Evangelical Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand. To Mr. and Mrs. Nuspliger were born seven children: 1. Ida M., a nurse, lives at Beaver Falls. 2. Ernest S., the subject of this sketch. 3. Walter F., a farmer, lives at Castorland, N. Y. 4. Charlotte, married Frank Fredenburg, lives at Beaver Falls. 5. Fred J., lives at Castorland, N. Y. 6. Lena, married Walter Hirschey, lives at Naumberg, N. Y. 7. Stewart, lives at Syracuse.
The early education of Ernest S. Nuspliger was received in the public schools of Croghan, Perryville, and Naumberg. He is a graduate of Low-
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ville High School and Albany Business College, class of 1910. In 1901 he was employed on the farm of Joseph Bellair, and he later worked for David Schontz. He then was employed in the sawmill of T. B. Basselin. Subsequently, Mr. Nuspliger learned the machinist trade, and in 1906 again went with Mr. Basselin. The following year he became agent for the Lowville & Beaver River Railroad Company at Beaver Falls. On July 31, 1909, he entered Albany Business College, as mentioned above, and after the completion of that course he became identified with the J. P. Lewis Paper Company as cost accountant. In 1912 he was pro- moted to the position of sales manager and since 1926 Mr. Nuspliger has been general manager of the business.
On March 20, 1913, Mr. Nuspliger was united in marriage with Miss Hazel Watson, of Potsdam, the daughter of Byron and Jeanette (Cheney) Watson. The former died in 1896 and the latter lives at Beaver Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Nuspliger have four children: 1. Eleanor H., a graduate of Potsdam State Normal School, where she studied kindergarten work. 2. Margaret L., attends Beaver Halls High School. 3. Ernest Samuel, Jr., a student. 4. Carol J., born July 19, 1931.
Mr. Nuspliger is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 134. He also belongs to the Beaver River Fish & Game Club.
Raymond Spencer Richardson .- Mr. Richardson, who is associated with the Miller-Richardson Company, is among the most successful busi- ness men of Lowville and Lewis County, and is a veteran of the World War. He was born in this city, March 5, 1887, the son of S. Brown and Mary Frances (Dickey) Richardson.
A complete biography of S. Brown Richardson appears elsewhere in this history.
The early education of Raymond Spencer Richardson was received in the public schools of Lowville and at Lowville Academy. He was grad- uated from Dr. Holbrook's preparatory school in 1907 and spent one year as a student at Hamilton College. At the age of 21 years he became associated with the Lowville Cold Storage Company. He remained as assistant superintendent until 1919. From 1919 to 1928 he was asso- ciated as a partner in the Richardson and Company and in 1928 the com- pany was merged with the Kraft-Phenix Cheese Company, Inc. The lat- ter had previously absorbed Richardson & Company, cheese manufactur- ers. He is a director of the Asbestos Burial Casket Company, of Lowville, and the Lewis County Trust Company.
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During the World War Mr. Richardson served with the rank of second lieutenant in the air service and was stationed at Kelly Field, Texas. He was discharged Dec. 29, 1918.
Mr. Richardson married (first) Sept. 20, 1911, Miss Hortense Fowler, the daughter of Thomas B. and Flora (Kingsley) Fowler. She died Sept. 13, 1912, and is buried at Lowville. He married (second) Miss Ruth A. Brown, of Brattleboro, Vt., the daughter of Henry R. and Annie (Gilson) Brown. She is a graduate of Smith College. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson have three children: Henry Brown, Stephen Brown, and Anne Frances.
Mr. Richardson is a Republican and is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 134; Lowville Chapter, R. A. M., No. 234; Watertown Commandery, K. T., No. 17; and Media Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; Alpha Delta Phi fraternity ; Lowville Club; and Carlowden Country Club. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is a trustee. He is a director of the Carthage National Exchange Bank.
Thomas A. Lynch, M. D .- One of the best known young physicians and surgeons of Lewis County is Dr. Thomas A. Lynch, of Croghan. He was born at Haverstraw, Rockland County, N. Y., April 19, 1896, the son of John E. and Mary E. (Weir) Lynch.
John E. Lynch, who died in January, 1929, is buried at Haverstraw. He was a graduate of Manhattan College and for a number of years engaged in business at Haverstraw as a brick manufacturer. He later located at Kingston, N. Y., where he carried on the same business. Mr. Lynch was financially interested in the Ames Building Material & Sup- ply Company of New York City. He was a Democrat and for 27 years served as village assessor of Haverstraw. He held membership in the Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. His wife was born at Crugers, N. Y., and still resides at Haverstraw. To Mr. and Mrs. Lynch were born nine children: 1. Joseph A., D. D. S., lives at Wilmington, Del. 2. John E. marine engineer, identified with the New York Central Railroad at Haverstraw. 3. Alphonsus, connected with the New York Central railroad offices at Brooklyn, N. Y. 4. Aloysius, a teacher at Jamaica (N. Y.) Training School, and an instructor in mathe- matics at Fordham University during the Summer sessions. 5. Marie, the wife of J. Rafferty, lives at Newburgh, N. Y. 6. Agnes, married Wil- liam Freeman, lives in New York City. 7. Robert, who died in 1919. 8. Edward, who died in 1896. 9. Veronica, who died in 1894. 10. Thomas A., the subject of this sketch.
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Thomas A. Lynch was educated in the public schools of Haverstraw and Fordham University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1919. After a year as interne at St. Joseph's Hospital at Yonkers, Dr. Lynch engaged in private practice at Milton, N. Y. During the following years he located in Brooklyn, where he remained until 1921. He has since maintained offices in Croghan. Dr. Lynch has taken grad- uate work at the Berwin Maternity Hospital in New York City. During the World war he was connected with the medical corps, U. S. Army, stationed at Fordham University.
On Dec. 3, 1908, Dr. Lynch was united in marriage with Miss Cecelia P. LeGault, of Croghan, the daughter of John and Anna (Campo) Le- Gault. Mr. LeGault is a native of Quebec and lives at Watertown. His wife was born in Michigan and died in 1907. Dr. and Mrs. Lynch have two children, Joan and John.
Dr. Lynch is a Democrat, a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church, and is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. He also holds membership in the Lewis County, New York State, and American Medical Association.
Roscoe Lewis Duffer is an active and progressive young business man of Croghan, where he is local representative of the Ford Motor Company. He was born here, Aug. 7, 1910, the son of Lewis J. and Grace A. (Cam- pany) Duffer.
Lewis J. Duffer, who died Sept. 28, 1930, was a representative citizen of Croghan. He spent his life here and as a young man operated a stage coach line between Croghan, Lowville, Castorland, and Big Four, N. Y. He then was well known as the manager and owner of the Miller House at Croghan for 18 years, and in 1921 Mr. Duffer purchased the automo- bile business of William Andre, Ford agent in this district. He was identified with this enterprise until the time of his death. Mr. Duffer was a Democrat and served as supervisor, water commissioner, and vil- lage trustee. He was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, and Beaver River Fish & Game Club. Grace A. (Campany) Duffer still resides at Croghan, where she was born. To Mr. and Mrs. Duffer were born two children: 1. Roscoe Lewis, the subject of this sketch. 2. Elizabeth, a student.
The education of Roscoe Lewis Duffer was received in the Father Leo Memorial School of Croghan and Lowville Academy. He attended Union College for two years and studied at Syracuse University for one Sum- mer session. Upon the death of his father in 1930, Mr. Duffer left college in order to carry on the automobile business which had been established
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by his father. He is also local representative for the New York Utilities Corporation.
Mr. Duffer is a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Omega Gamma Delta fraternity, and Beaver River Fish & Game Club. Politically he is a Democrat.
Benjamin F. Zehr .- One of the substantial business men of Lewis County is Benjamin F. Zehr of Croghan, who is identified with the Leh- man & Zehr Lumber Company. He was born at Indian River, Lewis County, March 20, 1886, the son of Michael and Catherine (Martin) Zehr.
Michael Zehr was born at Croghan where he was reared and educated. Practically his entire life was spent on a farm near Indian River, which was the Zehr homestead. It contained 312 acres of land. Mr. Zehr was also interested in the bee industry, and had as many as 130 colonies. He was a Republican and cast his first vote at Croghan for President Lincoln, during his second election. In that year there were only 13 Republican voters in Croghan. Mr. Zehr was a prominent member of the Mennonite Church. He died in 1917. Catherine (Martin) Zehr was born in Alsace- Lorraine in 1840 and was three years of age when she came to this coun- try with her father, a brother, and a sister. She is now living at Beaver Falls with her daughter and is 90 years of age. There were 13 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Zehr. 1. Joseph M., farmer, lives near Indian River. 2. Anna, deceased. 3. Mary, married Chris Lehman, lives at New Bremen. 4. John, who is identified with the Lehman & Zehr Lumber Company. 5. Andrew, deceased. 6. Chris, deceased. 7. Michael, farmer, lives in Erie County, N. Y. 8. Lena, married Joseph Yousey, lives at Beaver Falls. 9. Catherine, married Simon Lehman, lives at Beaver Falls. 10. Rachael, who died in 1905, was a nurse at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica. 11. Anna, married Burton Thompson, lives at Worth, N. Y. 12. Martha, married Harold Chaffee, lives at Naumburg, N. Y. 13. Benjamin F., the subject of this sketch.
Benjamin F. Zehr grew up on his father's farm at Indian River and attended the district school. He became a carpenter and was employed as foreman in the sawmill of John Lehman. In 1917 he purchased the mill, which he operated alone until Nov. 1, 1922. He then combined his business interests with John Lehman, owner of a sash and blind factory. Upon the death of Mr. Lehman in July, 1925, his interests were controlled by his widow. The original name of the company has been retained, and it is among the largest lumber concerns in Lewis County. This firm is also engaged in contract building and have built many houses in this vicinity and a public school at Belfort, N. Y.
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On Oct. 15, 1912, Mr. Zehr was united in marriage with Miss Susanna Lehman, a native of Canada, the daughter of John and Magdalene (Ken- nel) Lehman. The former died July 25, 1925, and is buried at Croghan. He was born at Beaver Falls, and for a time was interested in the lumber business at Wellesley, Canada. He also conducted a furniture business at that place for 15 years. Upon his return to Croghan, Mr. Lehman purchased the sawmill of Joseph Farney and the sash and blind factory of the Virkler estate. As mentioned above, he later became associated in business with Mr. Zehr. Magdalene (Kennel) Lehman resides at Croghan. Mr. and Mrs. Zehr have three children. Kathleen, born Dec. 26, 1917, student at Beaver Falls High School; Charlotte, born Dec. 14, 1919 ; and Mark, born Aug. 27, 1922-all students.
Mr. Zehr and his family are members of the Mennonite Church, and he belongs to the Beaver River Fish & Game Club. In politics he is a Republican. He is a director of the Croghan National Bank.
C. A. Schlieder, D. D. S .- Among the representative professional men of Lewis County, Dr. Schlieder, dental surgeon of Lowville, has a wide acquaintance throughout Lewis County, and is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Castorland, March 1, 1896, the son of John R. and Barbara (Zehr) Schlieder.
John R. Schlieder was born at Naumburg, N. Y., Oct. 10, 1863, and his wife was born at Croghan, Nov. 12, 1863. For a quarter of a century he has successfully engaged in the coal business at Lowville. To Mr. and Mrs. Schlieder were born four children: 1. Irene, married Urban Farney, lives at Lowville. 2. Ruth, married Charles Geweye, lives at Lowville. 3. C. A., the subject of this sketch. 4. Louise, unmarried, lives at Low- ville, N. Y.
The early education of C. A. Schlieder was received in the public schools of Lowville and he was graduated from Lowville Academy in 1915. He then received a degree from the Buffalo College of Dentistry in 1918 and immediately enlisted for service in the World War. Dr. Schlieder served with the rank of first lieutenant and was stationed at Montgomery, Ala. He later was transferred to Camp Gordon, Ga. Dr. Schlieder's entire professional career has been spent at Lowville.
Dr. Schlieder married Miss Grace Dakin, of Lowville. They have two children: 1. Jean, born Aug. 28, 1923. 2. John, born June 29, 1926.
Dr. Schlieder is a member of the Lewis County, New York State and American Dental Associations. He also belongs to Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 134, and Xi Psi Phi fraternity, the American Legion and the Carlowden Country Club.
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Charles H. Rogers, who is owner of the Rogers Flour & Feed Mill, is one of the progressive business men of Canton, where he is also well known as mayor. He was born at Canton, July 8, 1868, the son of J. Henry and Margaret (Simmons) Rogers.
J. Henry Rogers, a native of New York, died in 1876. He was station agent at Canton and later served in that capacity at Ogdensburg. His death followed the rescue of three young girls in the St. Lawrence river, when he contracted pneumonia. Mr. Rogers was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. His wife died in 1886. Both are buried at Canton. Their children were: 1. Charles H., the subject of this sketch. 2. Fred W., lives at Potsdam. 3. Bessie, married M. Sweet, lives at Portland, Ore. 4. Mabel, who died in 1877.
Charles H. Rogers attended the public schools of Ogdensburg and Can- ton. He became interested in the transfer business in the latter city and was thus successfully engaged for almost 30 years. Since 1918 he has conducted the Rogers Flour and Feed Mill at 66 Minor Street.
In 1892 Mr. Rogers married Miss Carrie I. Bowen, who died in March, 1930, and is buried in Canton. She was the daughter of William C. and Drazilla (Miles) Bowen, the former a native of Canada and the latter of New York. Mr. Rogers was married Sept. 30, 1931, to Grace B. Dailey.
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