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of Constableville, N. Y. There were three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Markham. 1. Earl S., the subject of this sketch. 2. Burt C., druggist, lives at Utica. 3. Miles C., veterinarian, lives at Binghamton, N. Y.
Earl S. Markham obtained his early education in the public schools of Constableville and attended a preparatory school at Clinton, N. Y. He is a graduate of Utica Business College and received the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1912. In that year he located at Constableville, and was successful in practice there until the time of his commission for service in the World War, in November, 1917. He was commissioned from Washington, D. C., and was sent to Kansas City, Mo., where he served as second lieutenant, Veterinarian Corps, U. S. Army. He remained there as an inspector and purchaser of horses for the government and later was transferred to Atlanta, Ga., and subse- quently to Jacksonville, Fla. He was discharged as a first lieutenant in April, 1919, and resumed his former practice at Constableville. He has served as State Veterinarian and holds membership in the Northern New York Veterinary Society and American Veterinary Association.
On Oct. 24, 1922, Dr. Markham married Miss Clara C. Zimmer, of Constableville, the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Heiler) Zimmer, natives of Lewis County. Mr. Zimmer operated Hotel Zimmer at Con- stableville for ten years, and served as highway superintendent. He has also been interested in farming. Doctor and Mrs. Markham have three children: 1. Bruce S., born Oct. 7, 1923. 2. Janet C., born Sept. 16, 1927. 3. Roger Earl, born March 15, 1931.
Dr. Markham is a Republican and from 1919 until 1925 was mayor of Constableville. He is a prominent member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and is affiliated with Turin Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 184; Lowville Chapter, R. A. M .; Rome Commandery, K. T., and Ziyara Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; B. P. O. Elks; and Alpha Psi fraternity. He also is a member of the American Legion, being Past Commander of Constable Post, No. 604.
Claude H. Vadney, M. D .- One of the able young professional men of Lewis County is Dr. Vadney, physician and surgeon, of Lyons Falls. He was born at Meridan, Conn., Nov. 19, 1903, the son of Henry and L. (Laqurre) Vadney.
Henry Vadney is a native of Meridan, Conn., and now lives retired at Lyons Falls. He was a silversmith by trade and spent many years in the employ of the International Silver Company. He later was associated with the United Community Silver Company, of Sherrill, N. Y. Mr. Vadney is a Republican. His wife was also born at Meridan. They have
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two sons: 1. Claude H., the subject of this sketch. 2. Harold, who is associated with Sears, Roebuck Company of Chicago.
Claude H. Vadney is a graduate of Sherrill High School, 1923, and received the degree of Bachelor of Science at Colgate University, 1926. He was graduated from the Medical School of Syracuse University in 1929, and served as interne at St. Joseph's Hospital, Chicago. He also was connected with Faxton Hospital, at Utica, for two months, and during 1929-30 engaged in private practice at Copenhagen. In October, 1930, Dr. Vadney came to Lyons Falls and at that time took over the practice of Dr. Paul Jerrard. He is a member of the staff of Lewis County Me- morial Hospital, Faxton General Hospital at Utica, and Mercy Hospital at Watertown. Dr. Vadney is also identified with the Lewis County, New York State Medical Societies and a fellow of the American Medical Association.
On Sept. 29, 1928, Dr. Vadney was united in marriage with Miss Olive Goodrich, of New Haven, Conn. Doctor and Mrs. Vadney have a daugh- ter, Eleanor, born Sept. 28, 1930, and a son, Richard, born Nov. 3, 1931.
Politically Dr. Vadney is a Republican. In November, 1931, he was elected coroner of Lewis County and took office Jan. 1, 1932. He holds membership in St. John's Roman Catholic Church, of Lyons Falls. He is a member of Nu Sigma Nu and Theta Chi.
Nelson J. Clark .- One of the substantial and widely known citizens of Lewis County is Nelson J. Clark, who is mayor of Constableville. He was born at West Turin, N. Y., May 4, 1859, the son of Horace and Christina (Van Koughnet) Clark.
Horace Clark, who died in 1904, was a native of Lewis County, born at West Turin. His father, Peulthia Clark, came to New York from Con- necticut during the early days and settled on a farm in Lewis County. The homestead was later owned and operated by Horace Clark, who became a successful dairy farmer. He was a Republican and served as village assessor of West Turin for a number of years. He also held membership in the Methodist Church. Christina (Van Koughnet) Clark was born at West Turin, Feb. 6, 1832, and died Dec. 5, 1908. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clark are buried at Constableville. Their children were: 1. Nelson J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Catherine E., married Michael B. Farrell, lives at Constableville.
The education of Nelson J. Clark was received in the public schools of West Turin, and after he attended Oswego State Normal School, he en- gaged in the teaching profession. He was a teacher in the Rural Valley
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School, near Constableville, and also taught at Talcottville, Lyonsdale, Glenfield, Houseville, and Martinsburg. He then entered Utica Business College, from which he was graduated in 1888. Mr. Clark began his busi- ness career in the employ of Dean & Wheelock Company, at Holyoke, Mass., as bookkeeper, and continued in that capacity for a period of 20 years. He then purchased a farm near Constableville, which he success- fully operated until the time of his retirement in 1929. It was sold at that time to Mrs. Anna P. Abbey.
In 1930 Mr. Clark was elected mayor of the village. He is also village assessor, and from 1914 until 1928 was assessor of West Turin. He has been clerk of the local school board since January, 1922, and is secretary of the Constableville Rural Cemetery Association, Inc.
Mr. Clark has always been a Republican, and attends the Methodist Church. He is a member of the Leyden Grange. He is unmarried.
Charles T. Taylor, who is serving as supervisor of the town of West Turin, is a member of one of the well known families of Lewis County. He was born at Constableville, June 3, 1898, the son of F. E. and Anna (Newhart) Taylor.
F. E. Taylor died at Constableville, July 12, 1926. He was born here and received his early education in the local public schools. He was also a graduate of Utica Business College. In early life he was interested in the hardware business here and for 26 years was a traveling representa- tive for Charles Miller & Company, of Utica. Mr. Taylor was a Repub- lican and served for two terms as supervisor of the town of West Turin. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. His wife was born at Constableville, where she still resides. To Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were born four children: 1. Blanche, married Burton Rockwell, lives at Oriskany Falls, N. Y. 2. Harold J., teacher, Constableville High School. 3. Charles T., the subject of this sketch. 4. Henry, who is engaged in the trucking and transfer business at Constableville.
Charles T. Taylor attended Constableville High School and was gradu- ated from the New York State School of Agriculture at Morrisville, from which he received a degree in 1916. He then spent four years as man- ager of his father's farm and in 1921 became interested in the trucking and transfer business at Constableville. Since 1925 his brother, Henry, has been associated with him.
On Sept. 5, 1921, Mr. Taylor was united in marriage with Miss Eleanor Bower, of Constableville, the daughter of Jacob F. and Rose (Scheidleman)
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Bower. He is a retired cheese manufacturer and lives at Constableville. Both he and his wife are natives of Lewis County. He is a Democrat and a member of the German Lutheran Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have been born two daughters: 1. Elizabeth Ann, born May 7, 1923. 2. Ruth Eleanor, born Nov. 23, 1924.
Mr. Taylor is a Republican, and was appointed to the office of super- visor in 1926 at the death of his father and elected in 1927, reelected in 1929 and in 1931. He is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Taylor is also a director of the Lyons Falls National Bank.
Charles V. Harris .- Highly esteemed in the community where he has spent his entire life, Mr. Harris is a prominent citizen of Lyons Falls, N. Y. He was born at Greig, Lewis County, Oct. 3, 1852, the son of Emmett and Ellen Minerva (Gould) Harris.
Emmett Harris, who died June 2, 1909, was a native of Albany County, N. Y. He was a mason by trade and also was interested in farming. He lived in Wisconsin for several years but later returned to Lewis County and owned and operated a dairy farm near Greig. Mr. Harris was a Democrat and served as town clerk, collector, and school trustee. He held membership in the Universalist Church. His wife was born at Greig and died June 21, 1885. There were seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Harris: 1. Stella M., married Travis Wells, died at Brockport, N. Y., in 1922. 2. Lafayette, lives at Orville, Wash. 3. Charles V., the subject of this sketch. 4. Ralph, who died in 1907. 5. Edward B., who died in 1929. 6. Betsy Catherine, married Josiah Wood, lives at Williamsburg, Va. 7. Christopher, who died in 1868.
The boyhood of Charles V. Harris was spent at Greig, where he at- tended the public schools. After leaving school he went to New Jersey and was employed by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad for a short time. In 1870 he returned to Greig and learned the mason trade and with his father worked on the first hotel at Old Forge, N. Y., in 1870. In 1872 he went to Abeline, Kans., to work at his trade, but on account of business conditions he returned east. Mr. Harris became a mason con- tractor and during 1894-95 was employed by the J. P. Gould Company. He also served as state inspector in 1893 in charge of the rebuilding of locks. Mr. Harris became interested in the hotel business in 1896 as owner of the Harris House, of Lyons Falls, N. Y., which was operated by him until 1900. It was then sold to John Beck and two years later Mr. Harris returned to the employ of the Gould Company. For a number of
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years Mr. Harris has lived retired at Lyons Falls. He has served as vil- lage collector and assessor.
On Nov. 12, 1874, Mr. Harris married Miss Martina Roberts, of Port Leyden, the daughter of Merritt and Eliza (Chase) Roberts. The former died in 1854 and the latter in 1878. Both were natives of Lewis County. Martina (Roberts) Harris died in 1918 and is buried at Port Leyden. To Mr. and Mrs. Harris were born two sons: 1. Merritt R., lives at Port Leyden, N. Y. 2. Kenneth N., who is manager of the Doyle Hardware Company at Lyons Falls. He married Rosabell Wier of Port Leyden. They have four sons: Charles R., attorney, New York City; Robert, real estate broker, New York City ; John and Paul.
Politically Mr. Harris is independent. He belongs to the Lyons Falls Club.
Charles J. Bowman, who has been identified with the Lewis County Infirmary as superintendent since 1908, is a leading citizen of the com- munity. He was born at Watson, N. Y., June 6, 1868, the son of Isaac and Frances (Rogers) Bowman.
Isaac Bowman was a native of Watson, born in 1839. He died in 1906. Mr. Bowman was the son of John and Mary (Little) Bowman, who were natives of Vermont and among the first settlers of Lewis County. The Bowmans became successful farmers and leading citizens of this sec- tion. Isaac Bowman married Frances Rogers, who was born at Deer River, N. Y., in 1848. She died in 1921. Their children were: 1. Mary, deceased. 2. Charles J., the subject of this sketch. 3. Nellie, married Harry Klein, lives at Watertown. 4. Laura, married Nicholas Stoeffle, lives at Lowville. 5. Ida, married David McSweeney, lives at Lowville. 6. Earl, farmer, lives at Constableville. 7. Cora, married E. A. Gerrard, lives at Hamlin Corners, N. Y. 8. Fred, lives at Old Forge, N. Y. 9. Benjamin, died at the age of eight years.
Charles J. Bowman attended the public schools of Watson and in early life was associated with his father's farming interests. He spent nine years in the employ of the Asbestos Burial Casket Company, and later returned to farming for one year. He accepted his present position in 1908. He was appointed under Lyman Brown, general superintendent, who died in November, 1908. He was succeeded by Lewis Strong, who held that office for 12 years. J. L. Benton, of Turin, was general super- intendent. He died in November, 1931, and Fred W. Studer is now gen- eral superintendent.
On Dec. 12, 1889, Mr. Bowman was united in marriage with Miss Ida L. Williams, of Watson, the daughter of Alfred and Matilda (Bentley)
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Williams, natives of Rome and Gloversville, N. Y., respectively. Both are deceased and are buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bow- man have two daughters: 1. Grace, a graduate of Lowville Academy, married Dr. Schleider, dentist, lives at Lowville, and they have two chil- dren, Jean and John. 2. Dorothy, attends Lowville Academy.
Politically Mr. Bowman is a Republican. He is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 134; Lowville Chapter, R. A. M .; Watertown Com- mandery, K. T. No. 11, and Media Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Watertown.
The Lewis County Infirmary was organized in 1824 by act of the New York state legislature. At that time Jonathan Collins, Charles D. Moore, and Stephen Hart, were appointed to purchase a site for the institution. The farm of Major David Cobb, which contained 57 acres, southwest of the village of Lowville, was purchased at a cost of $1,650. The first superintendent was Nathaniel Merriam, and he was assisted by Philo Rockwell, Stephen Leonard, Paul Abbott, and Samuel Allen. By act of the legislature the number of superintendents was reduced to three, and later to one. Later officers were: John Oster, of Turin; Frank Gerrard, of Croghan; and Roderick McRay. Mr. Bowman has established a record in the number of years of service at the institution.
In 1846 a stone building was erected. It was replaced by the present brick structure in 1868, which is three stories. It was erected at a cost of $11,450. The building has since been enlarged and improved. At the present time there are 56 people living at the infirmary. The cost of operation is estimated at $30,000 annually.
Sylvester Bernard Finnegan .- One of the best known and most depend- able men of Lowville is Sylvester Bernard Finnegan, who has been station agent here for the New York Central Railroad Company for the past 25 years. He was born at Fort Kent, Essex County, N. Y., Jan. 23, 1875, the son of Thomas and Catherine (Casey) Finnegan.
Thomas Finnegan was a native of Ireland, as was his wife. In early life they came to the United States and settled at Potsdam, St. Lawrence County. Mr. Finnegan became a successful farmer and remained there until 1872. He then engaged in railroad construction work during the remainder of his life. He died in 1916 at the age of 87 years, and is buried at Massena, St. Lawrence County. His wife died in 1925, at the age of 87 years. She is also buried at Massena.
At the age of ten years, Sylvester B. Finnegan removed to Massena, N. Y., with his parents. He was educated in the public schools and was graduated from Massena High School in 1892. He then entered the
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services of the New York Central Railroad as a telegraph operator at Massena. Two years later he was transferred to Watertown, and subse- quently was located at Potsdam, Gouverneur, and Lyons Falls, N. Y. He then came to Lowville as station agent for the company.
On Aug. 9, 1899, Mr. Finnegan was united in marriage with Miss Mary O'Leary, and they had four children: 1. Catherine J., a graduate of Pots- dam State Normal School. She met with an accidental death in 1924. 2. Philip J., who is associated with his uncle's business at Saranac Lake. 3. Robert B., a graduate of Lowville Academy, now employed in the local office of the New York Central Railroad. 4. John R., who attends Low- ville Academy.
Mr. Finnegan is a Democrat, a member of the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, 3rd degree.
Harrison Oliver Meredith, a veteran of the World War, who died in Watertown, April 2, 1931, was recognized as one of the most able and successful business men of the city. He was born at Jamestown, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1888, only son and youngest child of Thomas and Jane (Barber) Meredith, who came from Ontario, Canada, early in their married life and settled in New York City, engaging in the professional and business life there.
Harrison O. Meredith was educated in the public schools of his birth- place, later graduating from the Chamberlain Military Institute at Ran- dolph, N. Y., and subsequently from Columbia University, where he ob- tained his pharmaceutical degree. He was licensed and continued his career in New York City, where he gained full knowledge of the drug and chemical business in various capacities until the time of his death. In childhood he had shown an interest in his father's drug business, and at the age of 21 acquired his own retail store. He later represented the wholesale drug house of John Wyeth & Bro., Philadelphia, as a traveling salesman.
In 1917 Mr. Meredith enlisted in the U. S. Army for service in the World War as a member of the Medical Corps, and was assigned to the base hospital at Camp Dix, N. J., where he was in charge of the dispen- sary. After his discharge from the army in 1919 he purchased an interest and assisted in the organization of a manufacturing chemical plant at Ogdensburg and a few years later, when E. R. Harriman, of New York City, assumed control, he became associated with him. He did extensive research work in the cotton states and was in charge of field experimental work with the cooperation of state and federal stations
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throughout the whole cotton growing area. He continued in this capacity for two years and then was appointed general manager of the company. While connected with this organization Mr. Meredith purchased an inter- est in the Quinn Drug Corporation of Watertown, in April, 1923, later increasing his stock until he gained control of the business. He severed his connection with the Harriman firm in September, 1924, and established his residence in Watertown as district representative of the Norwich Pharmacal Company. He retained this position until March, 1926, when he resigned to devote his entire time to his duties as president of the Quinn Drug Company.
On Christmas Day, 1916, at the Church of the Epiphany, Toronto, Mr. Meredith was united in marriage with Miss Helen Renwick, the young- est daughter of Hancock and Jane (Purdy) Renwick, early residents of that city. Mr. Renwick died in 1927 and his wife died in 1913. They are buried in Toronto, where Mr. Renwick was a well known real estate broker. To Mr. and Mrs. Meredith was born a daughter, Jane Barber Meredith.
Mr. Meredith was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and of the Men's Club. He was a member of Watertown Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 49, and a 32nd degree Mason. In politics he was a Republican and belonged to the Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce. He was keenly inter- ested in the affairs of the American Legion, being an active member of Army and Navy Post No. 61, Watertown, and for three years was a mem- ber of its executive committee, serving as chairman in 1930. He was also a member of the Welfare Committee and County Membership Committee.
Rhinaldo J. Green, who is identified with Fowler & Green, Inc., hard- ware dealers, is one of the prominent and influential business men of Low- ville. He was born in Otsego County, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1883, the son of Charles Henry and Frances Eldora (Willsey) Green.
Charles Henry Green was born in Otsego County, July 16, 1858. His wife was a native of the same county, born May 14, 1858. He was edu- cated in the rural schools of Westford and when a young man took up the occupation of farming. At the time of his death, May 3, 1904, he was the owner of a large dairy farm, located on the main thoroughfare between Schenevus and Westford, which is now the property of his son, Ray Green. In politics Mr. Green was a Democrat and held many town offices, among them being supervisor, road commissioner and superintendent of highways. He belonged to Schenevus Lodge, F. and A. M., and was a member of the Elk Creek Methodist Church. His wife died in June, 1916.
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Both are buried in Elk Creek Cemetery, Otsego County. Mr. and Mrs. Green were the parents of five children: 1. Rhinaldo J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Ray, born Feb. 15, 1886, farmer, lives at Elk Creek. 3. Ernest, born Oct. 22, 1888, farmer, lives at Elk Creek. 4. Avery S., born Oct. 21, 1897, died April 13, 1899. 5. Ethelyn, born March 26, 1900, died Oct. 19, 1908.
Rhinaldo J. Green was reared in the town of Westford and at the age of 17 years entered the employ of Julian L. Hubbard, hardware merchant of Schenevus. In 1910 he removed to Lowville, where he spent six years with the Fowler Brothers Hardware Company. In 1916 he then formed a partnership with Fred J. Garnham, of Lowville, and conducted a plumb- ing and heating business until 1926, when he purchased the interest of Mr. Garnham, and conducted the business alone until June 15, 1931. At that time he purchased a half interest in the firm of Fowler Sons, Inc., formerly Fowler Brothers. The firm is now known as Fowler & Green, Inc., with E. E. Fowler as his partner.
On Nov. 12, 1908, Mr. Green married Miss Grace Inez Proper, who was born at Schenevus, Nov. 12, 1885. She is the daughter of William Harrison and Sarah (Scott) Proper. The former died Nov. 16, 1889, and is buried in Schenevus Cemetery. His wife was born in Delaware County, N. Y., July 25, 1857, the daughter of Abraham and Polly (Harrington) Scott, both of Scottish descent. She resides in Otsego County. Grace Inez Green was the only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Proper.
Grace (Proper) Green was educated at Schenevus High School, and Training Class, and was a teacher in the rural schools of Otsego County. She is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Lowville Civic Club, Twentieth Century Club, and Northern New York Federation of Women's Club. For many years she has been on the Press Committee of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs, and for two years, 1928-30, was chairman of this committee. During that time she had the distinction of being the first woman from Lewis County to broadcast over the radio. Mrs. Green is also a past director of the Fifth District of the Northern New York Federation, and has held important committee positions in both State and Northern federations. She has always taken an active interest in the welfare work of the community and county and is at present secretary of the Lewis County Health As- sociation, executive secretary of the Associated Welfare League of Low- ville, secretary of Lincoln Day League, and a member of the Advisory Council of the Johnson Home For Children, Inc. Mrs. Green was keenly interested in the erection of the new Lewis County Hospital, and at its opening was selected as chairman of the hostess committee. For more than ten years she has been identified with the Watertown Daily Times,
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acting as their correspondent for this section. She also represents the Associated Press for Lowville and vicinity and is a contact reporter in this section for various other city dailies.
To Rhinaldo J. and Grace Inez (Proper) Green were born two daugh- ters: 1. Vivian Mary, born Jan. 21, 1913, attends St. Lawrence Univer- sity. She is a charter member of the National Honorary Society of Low- ville Academy, member of Gamma Delta Gamma sorority, and during her senior year in high school was awarded a State scholarship at St. Lawrence University. She is also a member of the Women's Glee Club. 2. Frances Josephine, born Feb. 22, 1915, attends Lowville Academy. She is interested in athletics and is a member of the Academy basket-ball team. She also belongs to Gamma Delta Gamma sorority.
Mr. Green is a member of Lowville Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 134; Citizens Club; Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club; charter member of Car- lowden Country Club; and member of the Lowville Fish & Game Club. He is a Republican in politics and a member of Lowville Presbyterian Church. He is also a past director of the Johnson Home for Children, Inc.
Clarence D. Claus, who is proprietor of the Claus retail dairy, is among the progressive business men of Lowville, N. Y. He was born at Turin, Lewis County, June 18, 1875, the son of Jerome and Abagail (Swack- hammer) Claus.
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