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Mr. Boshart is a trustee of the First Presbyterian Church and is a past master and affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Lewis County and New York State Bar Associations.
Garrett Boshart, grandfather of Edward J. Boshart, was one of the first settlers of Lowville. He was the son of Henry Boshart, who was born at Johnstown, N. Y., July 15, 1771. He came to Northern New York in 1799 and located on a farm just north of Lowville. The original Boshart homestead is still in the possession of the family, being owned by the widow and children of Charles Fred Boshart. Garrett Boshart married (first) Miss Elizabeth Ebbly. His second wife was Dollie Goutre- mont, who was born in Saxony, Germany, Jan. 4, 1778. They were mar- ried in 1806. Charles D. Boshart, father of the subject of this sketch, was the youngest child born to Garrett Boshart.
Murray MacGregor Gardner, M. D .- With a professional training and practice inclusive of the field of activity that demands his attention throughout Jefferson County and in its hospitals, and that of overseas field of service in which all physicians at the battle front and in the base hos- pitals proved their own sterling valor, Dr. Murray MacGregor Gardner has established his permanent place in the high regard both of his med- ical associates and of the general public, and has the record of a very able surgeon. He is a son of Rev. John H. Gardner, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Fort Covington, and Nellie (Volans) Gardner.
Murray MacGregor Gardner was born May 3, 1887, at Ogdensburg, and he attended the grammar and high schools at Fort Covington. After a premedical course at Hamilton College, he took the medical course at New York University, and was graduated at Bellevue Medical College, in 1914, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. After serving the in- terneship of two years and three months in Bellevue Hospital, third surgeons' division, Dr. Gardner began his general practice as a surgeon in Watertown in the latter part of 1916. At the close of his service in the World War, he resumed his practice with his headquarters in the Woolworth Building, Watertown. He is one of Jefferson County's most prominent and popular medical men; and he is also a member of the staff of the Mercy and House of the Good Samaritan hospitals.
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Dr. Gardner was a member of the U. S. Army Medical Corps from October, 1917, to March, 1919, with the rank of captain. He was over- seas during the entire period of his service, serving with the British and Scotch 20th Division, Fifth Army Corps, for one year, his position of duty being that of captain in charge of the operating team of hospitals along the active front. He was honorably discharged from the service.
In his professional affiliations, Dr. Gardner is a member of the Jeffer- son County and New York State Medical Societies, and the American Medical Association, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Sur- geons. His college fraternities are: Delta Kappa Epsilon, and Nu Sigma Nu; and he is also a member of the Black River Valley Club, Rotary Club, the Jefferson County Fish and Game Association, and Jefferson County Golf Club. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and politically is a Republican.
Dr. Gardner married April 10, 1917, Miss Margaret Ogden, the daugh- ter of Isaac C. and Mary (Kneass) Ogden. They have two children: Murray H., and Mary Kneass.
Franklin P. Wadley .- A member of one of the pioneer families of Jefferson County, Franklin P. Wadley is regional manager of the Eastern Greyhound Lines, with headquarters in Watertown. He was born in the Town of Watertown, N. Y., Jan. 22, 1885, the only son of Clinton J. and Nettie F. Wadley.
The Wadley family came to this country from England and settled in New Hampshire. Later, they located in Vermont and in 1800 came to Jefferson County.
Franklin P. Wadley attended Watertown High School and Northern Business School. As a boy he was employed in the dry goods store of C. H. Anthony. He later was store manager for the late Marshall Wil- cox, and also spent one year in the employ of the New York Air Brake Company. In 1902 he entered the superintendent's office of the New York Central Railroad. Three years later he went to New York City with the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, and in 1907 became associated with the Corbett & Floesch Company, who were builders of the first 50 miles of the National Transcontinental Railroad, in the Province of New Bruns- wick. Mr. Wadley began as timekeeper and later became assistant super- intendent. After the completion of the work in 1910 he returned to New York City as chief clerk in the offices of Prof. Swain, of Harvard Uni- versity, who was engaged in the revaluation of the New York Central Railroad. In 1911 Mr. Wadley returned to Watertown as assistant treas-
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urer of John Weekes & Son Company. He became purchasing agent for the Hanna Paper Corporation in 1917 and served in the same capacity for the Norwood & St. Lawrence Railroad Company and the Champion Paper Company. From 1922 until 1924 he devoted his entire time to the inter- ests of the Champion Paper Company. On May 1, 1925, Mr. Wadley be- came associated with Mark S. Wilder and A. Raymond Cornwall in the consolidation of 17 bus lines which entered the City of Watertown. The newly organized business was known as the Colonial Motor Coach Cor- poration, and it was later merged with the Greyhound Lines, and there- after known as the Eastern Greyhound Lines of New York.
On Nov. 8, 1911, Mr. Wadley married Miss Lelia Smith, the daughter of James R. and Harriet V. (LaFave) Smith.
Mr. Wadley is a Republican, a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, and belongs to Black River Valley Club, Jefferson County Golf Club, Madi- son Barracks Polo Association, Watertown Grange, and Watertown Cham- ber of Commerce. He is a 32nd degree Mason.
Chauncey M. Dailey .- One of the representative young business men of Watertown is Chauncey M. Dailey, who is district agent of the Bankers Life Insurance Company. He was born at Gouverneur, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1898, the son of Frederick A. and Eunice M. (Owens) Dailey.
Frederick A. Dailey has lived in Watertown since 1922. He was born in St. Lawrence County and his wife is a native of Hawley, Tioga County, Pa. He spent many years in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad as a passenger conductor. He later lived at Gouverneur where he was super- intendent of the Oswegatchie Electric Light & Power Company. Mr. Dailey is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Dailey are the parents of the following children: Oscar L., who was severely gassed while in service during the World War, now in a government hospital at Bath, N. Y .; Chauncey M., the subject of this sketch; Weldon O., lives at Watertown; Doretheia, married John J. Nellon, lives at Watertown; Edna, married Anson Youncie, lives at Carthage; Leona, married Francis Nellon, lives at Watertown; and Allen, lives at Watertown.
Frederick A. Dailey is the son of Allen Dailey, who was born at Nat- ural Dam, N. Y. He spent many years in the mail service of the U. S. government and is buried at Gouverneur.
Chauncey M. Dailey attended the public schools of Gouverneur and in 1920 was graduated from Cazenovia Seminary. He spent two years at Syracuse University and at the outbreak of the World War enlisted in
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the U. S. Navy. He served on the U. S. S. Pittsburgh throughout the war period, and in July, 1919, was discharged as assistant machinist mate. In 1922 he became identified with the Watertown Standard and was later made manager of the classified department. He became advertising di- rector in 1927. In October, 1929, Mr. Dailey became a special agent for the Bankers Life Insurance Company and the following year was ap- pointed district manager. The territory covered by his office includes Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties.
In 1927 Mr. Dailey was united in marriage with Miss Helen M. Smith, the daughter of Fred H. and Jennie E. (Schofield) Smith, the former a native of Colorado, and the latter of New York. Mr. Smith died in Au- gust, 1929, and his widow lives in Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Dailey have two sons, Frederic Addison and Robert Irving.
Politically, Mr. Dailey is a Republican. He attends the Emmanuel Congregational Church. He is secretary of the Kiwanis Club, and belongs to B. P. O. Elks No. 496. He also is identified with the Jefferson Fish & Game Protective Association, of which he has served as president and director.
Martin B. Tillotson is widely known as the capable superintendent of the Jefferson County. Farm School, which is located near Watertown. He was born at Riverdale, N. Y., the son of John S. and Charlotte A. (Pat- terson) Tillotson.
John S. Tillotson was a native of Leeds, England, and his wife was born at Salisbury, Conn. He was a landscape gardener and after coming to the United States engaged in that work at Hudson, N. Y. Later he became well known as a florist and landscape gardener at Poughkeepsie. He died in 1896 and his wife died in 1926. Mr. Tillotson was a Repub- lican and a member of the Congregational Church. There were four sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Tillotson: Arthur, Lawrence, and Joseph, all de- ceased; and Martin B., the subject of this sketch.
Martin B. Tillotson obtained his education in the public schools of Newburgh, and at an early age became interested in business with his father. He continued in landscape work after the latter's death, and in 1916 came to Watertown and purchased one of the Barber farms. Dur- ing the World War he served as an inspector in the employ of the New York Air Brake Company. He continued his farming activities until April, 1922, at which time he was appointed superintendent of the Jef- ferson County Farm School. During his administration he has completely reorganized the policies of the institution, and has been most successful in its management.
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Mr. Tillotson married Miss Mary L. Lennox, the daughter of George and Nancy Jane (Peterson) Lennox, the former a native of Renfrew, Scotland, and the latter of Ontario, Canada. Mr. Lennox died in 1902 and his wife died in 1892. Their children were: Mary L. Tillotson; Mrs. Loren Harter and Mrs. W. M. Lawrence, of Watertown; and Harry G., of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Tillotson is a graduate of Long Island College Hos- pital, Brooklyn, N. Y., is a registered nurse and served several months' private duty as a nurse in Europe. She visited several hospitals in dif- ferent countries. She assists her husband in the management of the Farm School. Both take an active part in the social and civic life of the community.
Mr. Tillotson is a member of The Dutch Reform Church, and belongs to Paumanok Lodge, F. and A. M .; Pentalpha Chapter, R. A. M., No. 206; Trinity Commandery, K. T., No. 68; and Kismet Temple. He takes an active part in Boy Scout work and is master of Troop No. 14. In 1930 he was the organizer and chairman of the city camporal outdoor scout meetings. Politically, he is a Republican.
Hugh McIntosh .- Prominent in the City of Watertown is Hugh Mc- Intosh, who has held the office of town clerk continuously since 1913. He was born near Prescott, Canada, Sept. 22, 1861, the son of Matthew and Elizabeth (Emmerson) McIntosh.
Matthew McIntosh was born in Quebec, Canada, and his wife was a native of Ireland. He was a farmer and carpenter by trade and was a resident of Canton, N. Y., from 1864 until the time of his death. Mr. McIntosh was a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh: 1. Phoebe, married James Wright, both deceased. 2. Sophia, the widow of Dr. Fred Hosley, deceased, lives at Messina, N. Y. 3. Mary, married E. A. Robert- son, lives at Watertown. 4. Belle, married C. B. Lawrence, both deceased. 5. Eliza, the widow of E. G. Gurney, lives at Watertown. 6. Hugh, the subject of this sketch. 7. John, deceased. He served as postmaster of Canton, N. Y. 8. Cora, the widow of C. B. Lawrence, lives at Watertown. 9. James, deceased.
Hugh McIntosh attended the public schools of Canton, N. Y., his parents having moved there when he was three years old. He began his business career as a grocer with the McIntosh & Wellwood Grocery Com- pany, and later was identified with the McIntosh & Hosley Shoe Store for a period of four years. Mr. McIntosh came to Jefferson County in 1904 and at that time purchased his present farm of 75 acres near Water-
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town. He continued his farming interests until 1922, when he rented his farm and located in Watertown as superintendent of the Marble Block and the Martin Estate. In August, 1931, he returned to his farm.
In 1901 Mr. McIntosh was united in marriage with Miss Martha A. Gifford, who died in 1913, and is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Water- town. She was the daughter of Bert W. and Helen (Walker) Gifford, natives of New York. He was a prosperous farmer of Jefferson County and held the office of town clerk in Watertown for a period of 40 years. To Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh was born a daughter, Helen G., who is the wife of Stanley Brown. They live in Watertown.
Mr. McIntosh is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Lincoln League, Watertown Grange, and Sports- man's Fish and Game Club. He has been identified with St. Lawrence Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 111, since 1882.
Alfred L. Dezengremel .- One of the best known business men of Cape Vincent is Mr. Dezengremel, who is the owner of the Carleton Garage, authorized Ford dealers since 1914, and he is also a director of the Citizens Bank of Cape Vincent. Mr. Dezengremel was born in the French settlement near Rosiere, N. Y., Jan. 23, 1881, the son of Lewis R. and Esther (Grapotte) Dezengremel.
Lewis R. Dezengremel was born near Rosiere, and his wife was born at Cape Vincent. He was a miller and spent a number of years in Michi- gan, but later located in the French settlement near his birthplace. At the time of his death in 1905 he was living retired. He is buried at Cape Vincent and his widow died at Cape Vincent, Dec. 14, 1931. He was a Democrat and belonged to the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree. To Mr. and Mrs. Dezengremel were born three children: Marion, deceased; Estelle, lives at Paris, France; and Alfred L., the subject of this sketch.
Lewis R. Dezengremel was the son of Remy Dezengremel, who was a native of France. He is buried at Cape Vincent.
Alfred L. Dezengremel was educated in the Cape Vincent public schools and was graduated from Albany Business College in 1899. Dur- ing the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N. Y., he served as a guide, and later went to Philadelphia, where he was employed in the offices of the Adams Express Company. In 1905 he returned to Cape Vincent and in 1912 became interested in the automobile business. As mentioned above he has had the local Ford Agency since 1913, and has been in his present location on Broadway since 1925. He is also interested in the real estate business and was one of the organizers of the Citizens Bank
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of Cape Vincent. He and his sister are owners of 1,200 acres of fine farm land in Jefferson County.
In 1911 Mr. Dezengremel married Miss Melrose Spafford, the daughter of Horace and Fredericka (Strail) Spafford, natives of New York City and Brownville, N. Y., respectively. They are residents of Cape Vincent and Mr. Spafford is a retired druggist. Mr. and Mrs. Dezengremel have a daughter Marie.
Mr. Dezengremel is identified with the Democratic party in politics, holds membership in St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, and belongs to the Grange and Board of Trade.
Samuel L. Hirschey, deceased, was one of the most prominent citizens and representative business men of Lewis County, and founder of the Climax Manufacturing Company of Castorland. He was born at Beaver Falls, N. Y., July 16, 1874, the son of Christian and Minnie (Bachman) Hirschey.
Christian Hirschey was a native of New Bremen, and died in 1918. He was a prosperous farmer and for 15 years was also identified with the Cold Spring Cheese Company of Beaver Falls. He was a man of integrity and honor, upright in all his dealings, and his active career was worthy of emulation. His wife was born in Germany and died in 1907. Both are buried at Naumburg. Mr. Hirschey was independent in politics and held membership in the Evangelical Church. There were four children in the Hirschey family: 1. Samuel L., the subject of this sketch. 2. Sarah B., married Benjamin Smith, lives at Carthage. 3. Minnie M., married Ben- jamin Farney, lives at Castorland. 4. Urban C., who is president of the Climax Manufacturing Company.
Samuel L. Hirschey attended the public schools of Beaver Falls, and for a short time was interested in the manufacture of cheese with his father. He then worked in a paper mill at Beaver Falls, but soon after again followed the cheese and milk business for nine years. He manifested a keen interest in the incubator in its earliest stage and was one of the originators of this new idea in hatchery. In 1901 patents were granted to Mr. Hirschey in the United States and Canada, and during that year ex- hibits were made by him at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, the highest awards of merit being placed upon his machines. At Toronto, Canada, he also was awarded first prize. The machine, invented by Mr. Hirschey, and known as the "Climax," continued its great popularity and - was awarded high recognition throughout the United States and Canada. In 1904 the Climax Incubator & Brooder Company was organized, and a
SAMUEL L. HIRSCHEY
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building for the manufacture of the product was erected at Castorland. In 1906 he began the manufacture of beaver and paste board boxes in connection with the other products. Mr. Hirschey became associated in the enterprise in 1910 with his brother, Urban C. Hirschey, and three years later the manufacture of the incubator and brooder was discon- tinued, the company since being devoted entirely to the manufacture of beaver board and paper boxes. Samuel L. Hirschey died Oct. 18, 1918, and is buried at Naumburg. His brother has continued as president.
Mr. Hirschey was married (first) Oct. 21, 1898, to Miss Carrie A. Bent, of Croghan, N. Y., the daughter of Darius and Elizabeth (Snell) Bent, both deceased. Mrs. Hirschey died May 26, 1902, and is buried at Castorland. A child died in infancy. Mr. Hirschey married (second) Sept. 28, 1905, Miss Anna L. Einbeck, of Naumburg, the daughter of Henry E. and Anna (Farney) Einbeck, of Castorland. The former is deceased. She resides at Castorland. To Samuel L. and Anna L. (Einbeck) Hirschey were born three children: 1. Naomi Wilhelmina, born Jan. 31, 1907, employed in the offices of the Climax Manufacturing Company. 2. Malcolm E., born April 4, 1909, who studied law at New York University. 3. Vincent, born April 26, 1912, attends St. Lawrence University.
Mr. Hirschey was a Republican and had served as village trustee. He was a member of the Evangelical Baptist Church.
Rev. James J. McGowan .- As pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Brownville, Reverend McGowan takes a prominent and active part in the life of the community. He is a native of County Sligo, Ireland, born March 17, 1879, the son of Owen and Elizabeth (Gildea) McGowan.
Owen McGowan and his wife were natives of County Sligo, Ireland, and are buried there. He was a farmer and was prominent in politics, being a Nationalist. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McGowan: Sister McGowan, Order of Hospitaliers of St. Joseph, Hart- ford, Wis .; Marie, Patrick and Elizabeth, who live in County Sligo, Ire- land; Kate, lives at Brownville; James J., the subject of this sketch; Annie, lives at Brownville; and Ellen, lives in County Sligo, Ireland.
The early education of Father McGowan was received in the schools of Ireland, and he later was tutored privately. He was graduated in 1899 from Grand Seminary of Philosophy at Montreal, Canada, and in December, 1904, was ordained to the priesthood at St. James Cathedral, Montreal, Canada, by the late Bishop Archambeault. He then served as an assistant for nine months at St. John's Church, Plattsburgh, N. Y.,
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after which he was acting pastor at Fort Covington, N. Y., until 1910 at St. Mary's Church. He came to Brownville as pastor of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in 1910. The present church was erected in 1917 and the rectory was also built in that year by Father McGowan.
Father McGowan is identified with the Knights of Columbus, Water- town Council No. 259, 4th degree.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church .- From 1888 until 1897 the parish was attended for the most part by missionaries of the Sacred Heart from Watertown. In the year 1888 the All Saints Church of Chau- mont was under the jurisdiction of Brownville. Father Corbett was the first resident pastor, appointed in 1897, and Mass was said in an old frame building on the south side of the Black River. The Catholics bought the old Congregational Church in 1900, and Chaumont was later taken away from Brownville.
Father Pontur was the next resident pastor. At a considerable ex- pense he completely remodeled the old church, and it served the needs of the people until April 1, 1917, when it was completely destroyed by fire. Rev. J. J. McGowan was then pastor, having succeeded Father Pontur in 1910. Work was started on the new church before the smoldering ruins ceased to smoke, and within one year the present church edifice was com- pleted at a cost of $25,000. It is one of the most beautiful small churches in this section of the country. A new rectory, adjoining the church build- ing, was erected in 1917.
Adam Bickelhaupt .- As president of the Redwood National Bank, vice president of the First National Bank of the Thousand Islands, and di- rector of the Jefferson County National Bank of Watertown, Mr. Bickel- haupt has been prominently identified with the financial and commercial life of Jefferson County for over half a century. He was born at Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, March 10, 1848, the son of Hieronemus and Mar- garet (Hartman) Bickelhaupt.
Hieronemus Bickelhaupt was a native of Germany and came to this country with his parents in 1853, together with his family. His father, Adam, died during the voyage and was buried at sea. They had made the trip from Germany via Holland to England, and from there came to the United States on a sailing vessel. Both Hieronemus Bickelhaupt and his wife are deceased and are buried at Redwood, N. Y. They were among
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the first settlers of Jefferson County and became prominent citizens of this section.
Adam Bickelhaupt, the subject of this sketch, was reared and edu- cated in Jefferson County, and at an early age associated himself in the mercantile business with Mr. Byron Briggs, under the firm name of Briggs & Bickelhaupt. A few years later Mr. Briggs retired and for a period of 48 years Mr. Bickelhaupt conducted the business alone. In 1879 he started in the cheese business which he greatly expanded. He was re- garded as the leading limburger cheese manufacturer in the entire East at that time. He owned and operated 23 factories. He disposed of his cheese business in 1928 to the Kraft-Phenix Cheese Company. During his many years as a dealer among farmers there are none who do not claim that Mr. Bickelhaupt paid them much more than was asked for their milk which was used in his plants. He was one of the organizers of the Redwood National Bank and has always served as president of the institution. Besides his banking connections above named, he is also a trustee of the Watertown Savings Bank. He served as supervisor of the Town of Alexandria for several years.
On July 14, 1874, Mr. Bickelhaupt married Miss Mina L. Olney, who died in June, 1921. Their children were: 1. Ina, deceased. 2. Lena, de- ceased. 3. Miles, lives at Utica, N. Y. 4. Carl O., was identified with his father's business for 29 years. He lives at Redwood. 5. Calla, married Earl Hathaway, lives at Syracuse, N. Y.
Mr. Bickelhaupt is a Democrat in politics, holds membership in the Lutheran Church, and has the following lodge affiliations: Alexandria Bay Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 297, of which he has been a member since 1870; Theresa Chapter, R. A. M., No. 149; Watertown Commandery, K. T., No. 11; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree; Media Temple, life member; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lakeside Lodge No. 328.
Charles Joseph Reeder .- For over a quarter of a century Charles J. Reeder, of Carthage, has been one of the enterprising and forceful busi- ness men of Jefferson County. He has helped direct the prosperous growth of the National Exchange Bank and Trust Company, of which he was cashier and president. He was born at San Diego, Calif., April 16, 1872, the son of Isaac and Sarah T. (Giles) Reeder. They were natives of Edinboro, Pa., where Isaac Reeder was identified with the lumber industry.
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