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On Feb. 14, 1922, Mr. Woolshlager was united in marriage with Miss Ada Werner, of Naumburg, the daughter of Herman and Sarah (Slater) Werner. Both are natives of Lewis County, and reside at Naumburg. To Mr. and Mrs. Woolshlager have been born three children: 1. Harold F. 2. Anita C. 3. Bernice L.
Mr. Woolshlager is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and belongs to Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 134; Lowville Chapter, R. A. M., No. 223; and American Legion, Urban Karcher Post No. 850, Past Adjutant and Secretary. He is a charter member of the Castorland Band, which was organized in 1921, and is a member of the New York State League of District Postmasters and the National League of Dis- trict Postmasters.
A. M. Seymour, retired, is among the highly esteemed and widely known citizens of Copenhagen and Lewis County. He was born at Den- mark, N. Y., March 9, 1850, the son of William and Armida (Nichols) Seymour.
William Seymour, born at Lowville, died Oct. 1, 1891. He was a black- smith by trade and in later life owned and operated a farm at Deer River, N. Y. Politically he was a Republican. His wife was also born at Low- ville and died June 16, 1891. Both are buried at Copenhagen. They were the parents of two children: 1. A. M., the subject of this sketch. 2. Anna M., who died in 1927, was the wife of John Higby.
After his graduation from Lowville Academy in 1868, A. M. Seymour taught in the rural schools at Croghan. He later taught at Lowville and Deer River and during the summer months was employed on his father's farm. In 1875 Mr. Seymour purchased Deer River Hotel, which he suc- cessfully operated until 1884. In that year he came to Copenhagen and was interested in a grocery business for a year. He then was associated with F. A. Bushnell, farmer and stockman. In 1914 Mr. Seymour was one of the founders of the Copenhagen National Bank, of which he was vice president and manager until 1918. He also was active in the organ- ization of the North Country National Farm Loan Association, of which he served as president until 1930, and he is now honorary president.
Mr. Seymour married (first) in March, 1874, Miss Saphronia Bush- nell, of Copenhagen, who died in 1885. She was the daughter of Fred-
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erick A. and Anna (Carpenter) Bushnell. The former died in 1898 and the latter is also deceased. To this union there were no children. On Dec. 26, 1890, Mr. Seymour married (second) Miss Belle Cottrell, of Copenhagen, the daughter of Franklin G. and Harriet (Bates) Cottrell. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cottrell died in 1891 and are buried at Copenhagen. Belle (Cottrell) Seymour died April 26, 1893, leaving a daughter, Belle A., who is the wife of Roy H. Van Scoik, of Wellsville, N. Y. They have one son, William Seymour Van Scoik. On Oct. 19, 1893, Mr. Seymour married (third) Miss Mary E. Newkirk, of Copenhagen, the daughter of Garrett P. and Julia E. (Parsons) Newkirk. Mr. Newkirk died April 21, 1877, and his wife died in 1919. They are buried at Copenhagen. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour have no children.
Politically Mr. Seymour is a Republican. He served for 12 years as financial clerk of the General Assembly at Albany. He has also held numerous public offices in his community, having been village president, assessor, and trustee. He is a member of the Congregational Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Grange and Order of the Eastern Star.
Fred H. Pfaff, who is superintendent of the Climax Manufacturing Company, of Castorland, is a progressive and highly esteemed business man of Lewis County. He was born at Naumburg, Dec. 6, 1888, the son of Jacob and Lettie (Gates) Pfaff.
Jacob Pfaff is identified with the Kline Floral Shop, at Carthage. For a number of years he engaged in farming near Naumburg and was successful. He is a native of Great Bend, Jefferson County, and his wife was born at Denmark, N. Y. He is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pfaff: 1. Linus M., who died Sept. 8, 1922. 2. Fred H., the subject of this sketch.
Fred H. Pfaff grew up on his father's farm and attended the public schools of Naumburg and West Carthage. He was connected with the Smith-Lee Company of Oneida, N. Y., for two years, and also for a time was associated with his father's farming interests. From 1910 until 1918 he was located at Camden, N. Y., and in the latter year came to Castorland as an employe of the Climax Manufacturing Company. He was promoted to his present position as superintendent in 1923.
On April 14, 1915, Mr. Pfaff married Miss Minnie M. Schantz, of Castorland, the daughter of Christopher and Mary (Hirschey) Schantz. Mr. Schantz engaged in business at Castorland for many years and died there April 22, 1918. His widow resides at Lowville. To Mr. and Mrs. Pfaff have been born four children: 1. Lawrence F., born June 10, 1917,
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attends Lowville High School. 2. Avis Mary, born June 11, 1919, died Feb. 27, 1924. 3. Byron Richard, born Feb. 25, 1925. 4. Reba Jean, born Feb. 14, 1928.
Mr. Pfaff is a Republican and has held the offices of village trustee and school director. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Beaver River Fish & Game Club. He also is identified with the Boy Scouts Council in Jefferson and Lewis counties.
Thomas Legge .- Among the most progressive business men of Lewis County is Thomas Legge, who is superintendent of the Harrisville Paper Corporation, of Harrisville. He was born in Marshfield County, Glou- chester, England, Nov. 21, 1873, the son of E. William and Wilmette (Read) Legge.
E. William Legge died in England in 1905 and his wife died during the following year. He was a dairy farmer. He and his family held membership in the Episcopal Church. There were five children in the Legge family: 1. Isaac, who died in 1893. 2. Sarah, who died in 1891. 3. Jane, married Fred Slyfield, lives in Manitoba, Canada. 4. Joseph, farmer, lives in England. 5. Thomas, the subject of this sketch.
Thomas Legge attended school in his native land and as a youth was employed in the paper mills of England. At the age of 19 years he came to the United States and located at Holyoke, Mass., with the Parsons Paper Company. Later, he returned to England for a short time, and then went to Kingsley Falls, Quebec, where he was connected with the Dominion Paper Company for two years. He also spent some time in the interests of the J. C. Wilson Paper Company, and then went to Newton Falls, Mass., with the Bishop Paper Company for two years. His various business connections have included the Hartford City Paper Company, Curtiss Bros. Paper Company, Jessup & Moore Paper Company, Reading Paper Mills, West Virginia Paper Company, Hammermill Paper Company, Lakeside Paper Company, Friend Paper Company, Savage Manufacturing Company, Chemical Paper Company, Lincoln Pulp & Paper Company, Harmon Paper Company, and Mohawk Paper Company. He served in the capacity of superintendent of these plants before coming to Harris- ville in November, 1929, as superintendent of the Harrisville Paper Cor- poration.
Mr. Legge was married (first) in June, 1896, to Miss Catherine Hafer, of Reading, Pa., who died Oct. 10, 1906. To this union were born two sons : William, lives at Reading, Pa .; and Edward, lives at Buffalo, N. Y. He married (second) on April 9, 1913, Miss Anna Walker, of New Bruns-
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wick, Canada, the daughter of Joseph H. and Salena (Yates) Walker. The former died in 1916 and the latter in 1914. Both are buried at Reading. They were natives of England. Mr. and Mrs. Legge have a son, Richard W., who attends Harrisville High School.
Politically, Mr. Legge is independent. He is a member of the Presby- terian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, and Loyal Order of Moose.
Fred C. Schraub, retired, was for many years identified with the civic life of Lowville, where he was born Jan. 29, 1858. He is the son of Henry and Salome (Ladenburg) Schraub.
Henry Schraub was a native of Germany and his wife was a native of France. After their arrival in the United States they settled in Lowville, where Mr. Schraub engaged in the barber business. He owned a well im- proved farm of 300 acres near Martinsburg, Lewis County, N. Y. There were three children in the Schraub family: 1. Fred C., the subject of this sketch. 2. Anna, the widow of John D. Kelley, lives at New Haven, Conn., and has three sons, Frederick, William, and Henry. 3. Minnie, married J. F. Slappy, retired, lives at Sioux City, Iowa.
Fred C. Schraub is a graduate of Lowville Academy and read law in the office of Charles Adams, being admitted to the bar in 1877. Mr. Schraub became a successful attorney of this city and in 1884 was elected district attorney of Lewis County. He was a popular member of the bar. He also was a member of the Board of Managers of St. Lawrence Hospital at Ogdensburg and served as Dairy Commissioner. He has lived retired since 1920. He is a Democrat and was a candidate for lieutenant gover- nor at one time.
Mr. Schraub was married May 3, 1909, to Christina (Lumber) Strife, who was born at New Bremen, Lewis County. She was the widow of Jacob Strife, who was born at New Bremen, Jan. 9, 1850, and died July 15, 1901. Mr. Strife was the owner of the Strife Hotel, at Lowville, which he successfully operated for 20 years. After his death his widow continued as manager until her marriage in 1909. He also owned several fine farms near Martinsburg and Harrisburg. Mr. Strife is buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery. They had no children. Fred C. and Christina (Lumber) Schraub have no children.
Mrs. Schraub is a graduate of the public schools of Croghan. She is the daughter of Nicholas and Susan (Turke) Lumber, who were natives of Alsace Lorraine. The family came to this country many years ago and were early settlers of New Bremen. Mr. Lumber became a successful
FRED C. SCHRAUB
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dairy farmer. He died in 1922 and his wife died in 1908. Both are buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery. Their children were: 1. Mary, deceased, was the wife of George L. Bier, and they had a son, LeRoy, who lives at Detroit, Mich. 2. Mrs. Susan Wright, widow, lives at Lowville. 3. Cath- erine, deceased. 4. Rose, unmarried, lives at Lowville. 5. George, farmer, lives near New Bremen. 6. Josephine, married Frank Randolph, died October, 1931, and she lives at Plainfield, N. J. 7. Louis, lives on the old Lumber homestead. He has two children, Ruth and Fay. 8. Mrs. Fred Pierce, lives at Croghan. 9. Adelia Crandell, lives at Croghan. 10. Eva Shields, deceased. 11. Christina Schraub.
Mrs. Schraub is a member of St. Peters Roman Catholic Church and Mr. Schraub is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and served as war- den for many years.
Henry Schmoker, who has served as postmaster of West Leyden dur- ing the past 35 years, is also well known throughout Lewis County as a substantial merchant. He was born at West Leyden, Lewis County, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1864, the son of John and Mary (Schonkel) Schmoker.
John Schmoker was born in Berne, Switzerland, and died at West Leyden in 1881. He spent many years in Lewis County and was one of the most successful dairy farmers in this section. Politically he was a Republican and he belonged to the Reformed Lutheran Church. His wife was also born in Switzerland and is deceased. They are buried at West Leyden. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Schmoker: 1. Mary, married William Oakley, deceased. 2. Adeline, married Fred Lehman, deceased. 3. Susan Catherine, deceased. 4. John, retired farmer, lives at West Leyden. 5. Emma, married David Miller, lives at Boonville. 6. Albert, retired merchant, lives at Boonville. 7. Louisa, deceased. 8. Henry, the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Henry Schmoker was spent at West Leyden and he was educated in the public schools. He was employed for a time in the cheese factory of David Miller at Highmarket and later owned and operated a grist mill at West Leyden. In 1887 Mr. Schmoker established his present hardware business here and later added groceries. Through- out the years he has continued as one of the dependable merchants of the community. During 1888-89 he also conducted a meat business. As mentioned above, he accepted the appointment of postmaster in Novem- ber, 1897, and is still serving in that capacity.
On Feb. 18, 1887, Mr. Schmoker was united in marriage with Miss Anna Ammon, who died in 1908. She was born at West Leyden, the
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daughter of Christopher and Rachel (Roser) Ammon, natives of Ger- many. Mr. and Mrs. Schmoker had a daughter, Edna May, born May 7, 1898. She is the wife of Stewart Kime, and lives at West Leyden.
In politics Mr. Schmoker has always been a Republican. He is a member of the Reformed Church and belongs to Booneville Lodge, No. 165, F. & A. M.
Fred W. Rima, who is successfully engaged in the general mercantile business at Martinsburg, N. Y., is a native of Michigan. He was born near Owosso, Sept. 15, 1875, the son of Dalton H. and Matilda (Burley) Rima.
Dalton H. Rima was a native of Oswego County, born near Redfield, N. Y. His early life was spent there and as a young man he went to Michigan. He was in the employ of Edgar A. Newell of Owosso until 1875, at which time he returned to Oswego County to resume his former grain and dairy interests. He settled at Martinsburg in 1890 and besides farming he was also a stage driver. In 1898 he established a business at Martinsburg with which he was identified until his death. A new store was built in 1907 and in later years Mr. Rima was associated with his son, Fred W., who is now owner of the business. Mr. Rima died Sept. 20, 1920. His widow resides at Martinsburg. She was born at Harbor Beach, Mich. Mr. Rima was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Rima was Fred W., the subject of this sketch.
Fred W. Rima was reared and educated in Oswego County and attended Lowville Academy. For nine years he owned and operated a sawmill, which was formerly owned by Atwell-Taylor & Pitcher, and in connection with that business he also manufactured cheese boxes. He worked at plumbing when the water works was installed in Martinsburg, and in September, 1919, became proprietor of the general mercantile business at Martinsburg which had been established by his father.
On Nov. 8, 1898, Mr. Rima married Miss Ada Ingersoll, of Martinsburg, the daughter of Aaron and Lorena (Brown) Ingersoll. The former died Sept. 20, 1919, and the latter resides at Martinsburg. To Mr. and Mrs. Rima were born three children: 1. Leon W. 2. Leo D. 3. Thelma M., a graduate of Lowville Academy and Utica Business College. She is a stenographer in the Black River National Bank of Lowville. Both sons are employed by the Lewis County department of highways.
Politically Mr. Rima is a Republican and during 1917-20 was village clerk. He is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Independent Order of Foresters.
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Clarence W. Trainor .- Among the progressive business men of Lewis County may be mentioned Clarence W. Trainor, who has engaged in busi- ness at West Leyden for a quarter of a century, as general merchant and funeral director. He was born in the town of Lewis, Lewis County, N. Y., Nov. 10, 1882, the son of Michael W. and Rosalthe (Christian) Trainor.
A complete sketch of Michael W. Trainor appears in this history in the biography of his son, A. Winfield Trainor.
After his graduation from the public schools of West Leyden, Clar- ence W. Trainor was associated with his father's farming interests until 1906. He then attended the Renouard Training School for Embalmers in New York City. Since 1906 Mr. Trainor has been established in business at West Leyden, and also operates a branch office at Constableville. He purchased the general mercantile establishment of Earl Schopfer in 1920, and conducts that business in connection with his funeral home.
Mr. Trainor was married May 25, 1915, to Miss Mildred M. Beyel, of Ava, N. Y., the daughter of Jacob and Magdalene (Myers) Beyel. Mr. Beyel died in 1916. His father, Philip Beyel, was one of the first settlers of Oneida County. Mr. Beyel was a Democrat, a member of the German Lutheran Church, and belonged to West Leyden Grange. His wife died in 1907 and is buried at West Leyden. Mr. and Mrs. Trainor have a son, Wesley A., born July 18, 1923.
Politically Mr. Trainor is a Republican. He and his family are mem- bers of the Dutch Reformed Church, and he is affiliated with Boonville Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 165, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Mrs. Trainor is also a licensed embalmer and funeral director, having been licensed in 1931.
Charles Mayhew .- One of the well known citizens of Lewis County is Charles Mayhew, who is supervisor of Diana, and a leading business man of Harrisville. He was born at Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, July 4, 1869, the son of James L. and Samantha Anne (Vannamee) Mayhew.
James L. Mayhew, who died in 1900, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at Copper Falls, N. Y., educated in the public schools of Gouverneur, and throughout his life engaged in farming. He enlisted in the Civil War, July 28, 1863, and served as a member of Battery C, New York Light Artillery. After the close of the war Mr. Mayhew returned to Gouverneur, where he became prosperous as a dairy farmer. He was a Republican, held membership in the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic, Barnes Post, at Gouverneur. His
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wife died in 1913. To Mr. and Mrs. Mayhew were born four children: 1. Charles, the subject of this sketch. 2. Clinton, a farmer, lives at De Peyster, N. Y. 3. Cora, married William Parks, a farmer, lives at De Peyster. 4. Jennie, married Fred Wells, lives at Gouverneur.
Charles Mayhew was reared and educated at Gouverneur, and assisted his father in farming until he was 21 years of age. He then spent two years in the employ of Thomas Phillips, and two years on the farm of S. F. Hartley, near Gouverneur. Mr. Mayhew then rented land for five years, after which he purchased a farm on the Oswegatchie River, near Harrisville, on Nov. 1, 1900. He still owns this farm. Since October, 1916, Mr. Mayhew has also been interested in business at Harrisville as agent for the Chevrolet automobile and conducts a garage.
Mr. Mayhew was married (first) Sept. 15, 1896, to Miss Ella Bowen, of Fowler, St. Lawrence County. She died Aug. 30, 1917, and is buried at Harrisville. She was the daughter of John and Mahala (Jones) Bowen, natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively. Mr. Bowen died in 1883 and his wife died in 1895. To Charles and Ella (Bowen) Mayhew were born three daughters: 1. Dorothy Ruth, married Floyd Reader, lives at Harrisville. 2. Merle Kate, married S. F. Valentine, lives at Harrisville. 3. Zelma La Verne, married Clyde Williamson. They reside in Harrisville. Mr. Mayhew married (second) Oct. 5, 1922, Eva (Marsh) Eastman, of Fine, St. Lawrence County. She is the adopted daughter of Orlin Marsh. By a former marriage Mrs. Mayhew has a child, Ornon Eastman.
Mr. Mayhew is a Republican, and from 1909 until 1917 was superin- tendent of highways at Diana. He also was a member of the village board for two years and village president for three years. He has held the office of supervisor since 1927.
Mr. Mayhew is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to Diana Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 928, and Gouverneur Chapter, R. A. M. He belongs to the Grange.
Charles A. Marcy is a dependable and highly esteemed citizen of West Leyden, where he has lived for many years. He was born at West Turin, March 15, 1862, the son of Charles and Magdaline (Meyers) Marcy.
Charles Marcy and his wife were born in Germany, and were early settlers of West Leyden, where he was a farmer and owned a dairy. Mr. Marcy was a Democrat and held membership in the Lutheran German Church. Their children were: 1. Margaret, married Samuel Maxwell, lives at Vernon, N. Y. 2. Amelia, married Augustus Meyers, deceased, lives at Vernon, N. Y. 3. William, deceased. 4. Charles A., the subject of
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this sketch. 5. Catherine, unmarried, lives at Utica. 6. Daniel, captain in the U. S. Army, stationed at San Francisco, Calif. 7. Lena, married Charles Koons, lives at Vernon, N. Y. 8. Theodore, who is superintendent of the Brown & Chapman Company, Syracuse, N. Y.
Charles A. Marcy attended the public schools of West Turin. He worked on his father's farm and also learned the trade of blacksmith, which he has followed throughout his life. He is one of the oldest resi- dents of West Leyden and has served as town clerk for nine years, as supervisor of the town of Lewis, and as equalization commissioner for 18 years.
On Dec. 24, 1889, Mr. Marcy was united in marriage with Miss Bertha J. Pohl, of West Leyden, the daughter of George and Hanna (Hower) Pohl. Mr. Pohl died in 1910 and his wife died in 1930. They were natives of Germany and Austria, respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Marcy were born two children: 1. Eloise B., married Harold LaCelle, lives at Syracuse. She is a graduate of Oswego State Normal School. 2. Harold C., who is a graduate of St. Lawrence University, class of 1923. He also attended New York University as a graduate student, and is now principal of the high school at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. He married Doris Johnson, of Gouver- neur, N. Y. They have one daughter, Jeanne Elizabeth.
Mr. Marcy has always been a Democrat. He is affiliated with Boonville Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 165.
James L. Humes .- As former president of the First National Bank, of Harrisville, Mr. Humes has had a notably long and successful career in business. He was born at Diana, Lewis County, Nov. 11, 1864, the son of William and Maria (Nichols) Humes.
William Humes was a native of Diana. His entire life was identified with the lumber industry and for many years he was connected with the Remington Paper Company in charge of their lumber interests. He also was associated with the business of Thomas E. Proctor, of Harrisville, for several years. In later years he engaged in business for himself, and owned extensive timber tracts throughout the North Country. In 1891 he received the appointment of forest commissioner of New York State. Mr. Humes died April 27, 1916. His wife, also born at Diana, died Sept. 27, 1930. Both are buried at Harrisville.
After his graduation from the public schools, James L. Humes fol- lowed the trade of tanner. He served as foreman of a Harrisville tannery until 1890, at which time he became associated with the Remington Paper Company's lumber interests. In connection with this position he also
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owned and operated a saw mill. He became interested in the lumber business on a large scale. Mr. Humes has also been treasurer of the Harrisville Milling Company and treasurer of the Clifton Lumber Com- pany. He is interested in farming, being widely known as a breeder of pure bred dairy cattle. In 1924 he was the owner of a cow which ranked sixth in national dairy contests. For a number of years Mr. Humes has been president of the First National Bank, and resigned in January, 1932. He is connected with the Oswegatchie Paper Company as superintendent of their forest lands.
On June 1, 1892, Mr. Humes married Miss Helen M. Weeks, of Harris- ville, the daughter of Joseph W. and Julia (Mulveney) Weeks. Mr. Weeks was a native of Canada and died in 1916. His wife was born in Lewis County and died in 1920. Both are buried at Lewisburg, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Humes have no children.
Politically Mr. Humes is a Democrat, and he has served as village trus- tee and supervisor. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Harrisville Rod & Gun Club. His wife is an active member of St. Francis Catholic Church of Harrisville.
Henry J. Grant, retired, is a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Edwards, N. Y., where he has spent his entire life. He was born here, April 29, 1860, the son of William and Lavina (Bannister) Grant.
William Grant was born at Edwards, where he died July 9, 1918. He received his education in the public schools and throughout his life was well known as a building contractor in this section. He is credited with having built the Rushton Hotel, City Hall, Post Office, and Grange Hall, as well as numerous other public buildings and business houses. He was a Republican and served as supervisor and highway commissioner. He was a member of the Universalist Church, and belonged to Wildwood Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 477. Lavina (Bannister) Grant was born at South Edwards and died Oct. 10, 1927. To Mr. and Mrs. Grant only one child was born, Henry J., the subject of this sketch.
After the completion of his schooling at Edwards, Henry J. Grant was interested in farming until 1887. He then established a furniture business, in partnership with his father, and it continued as William Grant & Son until the father's retirement in 1892. The business was then re- moved to the present location of the Grange Hall, where it was continued until 1920. For a time Mr. Grant retired from business and in 1928 sold his business property. His wife, formerly Leta L. Watson, had conducted a store from 1888 until 1894, when the store was destroyed by fire. It
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