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USA > New York > Oswego County > The north country; a history, embracing Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Oswego, Lewis and Franklin counties, New York, Volume 3 > Part 46
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Doctor Schwartz is a Republican, and is affiliated with High Falls Lodge F. & A. M. No. 428. His wife is a member of the Methodist Church.
Lester Yerdon is a highly esteemed and widely known citizen of Oswego County, and lives at Redfield. He was born in St. Lawrence County, the son of Abraham Yerdon, Jr. The latter was the son of Abraham Yerdon, Sr., who was of Dutch descent. The family had settled in the Mohawk Valley during the early days and became prosperous farmers of that region. As a young man, Abraham Yerdon, Sr., settled at Morristown, St. Lawrence County, where he spent the remainder of his life. His son, Abraham, father of the subject of this sketch, was among the first settlers of Redfield, Oswego County. To Abraham Yerdon, Jr., and wife the following children were born: Lester, the subject of this sketch; Ernest; Edward; Mrs. Ella Nelson Shore; and Mrs. Minnie Mun- ger. By a second marriage Abraham Yerdon, Jr., had the following children: William; Norman S .; Andy L .; Mrs. Jennie Bradley ; and Mrs. Anna Bowler.
Lester Yerdon has been interested in farming throughout his life. He is a Republican and has served as justice of the peace and highway commissioner. He holds membership in the Methodist Church.
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Lester Yerdon married Miss Ettie Clemons, the daughter of Charles M. and Candace (Douglass) Clemons. To Mr. and Mrs. Yerdon were born the following children: 1. Melfie B., lives at Syracuse. 2. Mortimer A., mention of whom is made below. 3. Myrton W., farmer, lives at Redfield. 4. Maud C., married Morris Castor, lives at Redfield.
Mortimer A. Yerdon is a graduate of the public schools of Redfield, and was employed for some time in the lumber camps of this section. He later spent two years at Detroit, Mich., and upon his return to New York located at Syracuse. He was interested in the insurance business at Utica for several years and in 1915 came to Lyons Falls as an assistant to Ernest Curtis, funeral director. Mr. Curtis disposed of his business in 1917 to the Cole Funeral Corporation, and Mr. Yerdon continued with the firm until 1920. During the following two years he was associated with Gordon & Crocker, funeral directors, of Utica. He returned to Lyons Falls in 1922 and purchased the Cole interests, with which he has since been identified.
On June 29, 1918, Mortimer A. Yerdon married Miss Margaret Mars- den, of Boonville, N. Y., the daughter of David and Julia (Kilmer) Marsden. Both were natives of Oneida County, N. Y. Mr. Marsden died in 1904 and his wife died in 1906. He was a veteran of the Spanish- American War. Mr. and Mrs. Yerdon are the parents of two children: 1. Florence, born Oct. 26, 1919. 2. Edwin M., born Sept. 29, 1921.
Mortimer A. Yerdon is a member of the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with Turin Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 184. He is a Republican.
William D. Holden .- Among the most prominent business men of Lewis County for a number of years was William D. Holden, who lives retired at Turin. He was born here May 25, 1857, the son of Emery Bennett and Maria (Dewey) Holden.
Emery Bennett Holden was born at Floyd, Oneida County. He was educated in the district schools and in 1833 came to Turin, where he was employed as a clerk in the store of his uncle, Ozias Wilcox. He later be- came a partner in the business, and after several years became associated with N. W. Moore, as a member of the firm of Holden & Moore. In 1840 Mr. Holden built a store and established a business of his own, with which he was identified until 1858. He then organized the business of Holden & Dewey, druggists, his partner being Duane Dewey. Mr. Holden died April 2, 1878, and is buried at Turin. His wife was born at this place and died Aug. 1, 1898. He was postmaster of Turin and served as supervisor for a number of years and was justice of the peace, justice of sessions,
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and a member of the board of education. During the Civil War he was a member of the Senate war committee. For many years Mr. Holden was trustee and treasurer of the Presbyterian Church, and a member of Turin Lodge, No. 184. On May 27, 1840, Mr. Holden married (first) Miss Delia Helen Dewey, who died Nov. 7, 1843. Their daughter, Delia Melinda, died in 1877, and is buried at Turin. She was the wife of William P. Williams. Mr. Holden married (second) Miss Maria Dewey. Their children were: 1. Emery Dewey, a graduate of Lowville Academy, Cazenovia Seminary, and Eastman Business College. He was associated for a number of years with the business of Holden Brothers at Turin. He died Feb. 7, 1920. 2. Helen Maria, died Feb. 6, 1920, was the wife of William A. Olmsted. 3. William D., the subject of this sketch. 4. Royal Dwight, who died May 14, 1862.
William D. Holden attended the public schools of Turin. He became associated with his father's business interests here in 1876 and upon the death of the latter two years later the business was reorganized as Holden Brothers, both brothers being licensed pharmacists. The firm carried on the drug business until 1920, when E. Dewey died, and William D. Holden remained as proprietor until 1927, at which time he retired. In 1882 Mr. Holden had purchased the Turin Gazette from John R. Beden. He was identified with the publication for one year only when it was sold to Charles R. Lee.
On Oct. 17, 1883, Mr. Holden was united in marriage with Miss Carrie H. Lee, of Turin, who died Dec. 29, 1926. She was the daughter of Alfred H. and Elizabeth (Hunt) Lee. Both were natives of Martinsburg, Lewis County. Mr. Lee had served as justice of the peace and president of the village of Turin. He was a Republican and held membership in the Masonic Lodge and Grange. Mr. Lee died in 1908 and his wife died in 1900. They are buried at Turin. Mr. and Mrs. Holden were the parents of three children: 1. Kate Elizabeth, born April 22, 1885, married C. W. Rice, and lives at Geneva, N. Y. She is a graduate of Chicago High School, and Mt. Holyoke College, class of 1907. She taught in the Watertown High School, where she was the head of the English department and later taught in the Morris High School in New York City until her marriage in 1913. 2. Helen C., born Jan. 15, 1887, lives at home. She is a graduate of Turin Union School, spent two years at the Elms, Springfield, Mass., and in 1909 was graduated from the kindergarten department of Pratt In- stitute, Brooklyn. She taught for one and one-half years at Bethany Memorial Kindergarten of Brooklyn, one year at Montgomery, Ala., and three years at Dover, Del. 3. William Stuart, born March 14, 1896, a graduate of Hamilton College, class of 1917. He is a teacher of German and French in the public schools of Dunkirk, N. Y.
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Mr. Holden has always been a Republican and was a member of the local board of education for many years, having served as its president. He has also been village president and was clerk of the board of super- visors in 1892. He was county supervisor of the census in 1915, was vice chairman of the Lewis County Home Defense Committee during the World War and treasurer of the Lewis County War Chest. Since 1915 he was a member of the Lewis County Board of Child Welfare, of which he was president in 1929-1931, resigning in 1931. He was a member of the Turin Cornet Band for 25 years, was treasurer of the board of education for several years prior to 1931, when he resigned. He has been treasurer of the Turin Cemetery Association since its organization in 1908, and of the local fire company since 1886. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church, of which he has been treasurer for more than 40 years and has served as Sunday school superintendent since 1886. What was probably the first piece of reforesting in the town of Turin was done by him in 1910, when he planted 2,000 Norway spruce trees on the hillside, west of Turin village.
William J. Hinds .- Associated with The General Crushed Stone Com- pany, of Easton, Pa., as superintendent of their Lacona plant, is W. J. Hinds, who is one of the leading young business men of Oswego County. He was born at Watertown, Jan. 8, 1897, the son of Joseph Addison and Adelaide E. (Klock) Hinds.
Joseph Addison Hinds was born at Binghamton, N. Y., where he spent his early life. He was graduated from Watertown High School, and for several years was interested in the real estate business there. He also was the owner of several motion picture theatres in that city. Since 1921 he has lived retired at St. Petersburg, Fla. He still has extensive real estate holdings in Watertown, and owns the family homestead there. Mr. Hinds is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to B. P. O. Elks, Watertown. His wife died in May, 1930, and is buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown. To Mr. and Mrs. Hinds were born three children: 1. Jessie May, married William H. Morse, lives at Colum- bus, Ohio. 2. Arthur K., lives at Carthage, N. Y. 3. William J., the sub- ject of this sketch.
W. J. Hinds is a graduate of Watertown High School, class of 1918, of which he was president. In April, 1918, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was sent to Fort Slocum, and later to Washington Barracks, D. C. He served in France as a sergeant and was identified with the 27th Division. After his discharge at Camp Upton, L. I., in March, 1919, Mr. Hinds returned to Watertown. He later entered the University of Pennsylvania,
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from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1923. He specialized in the study of economics and industrial engineering. He joined and became president of Penn Delta Chapter, Sigma Phi Epsilon frater- nity. For two years he was connected with the Carthage Machine Com- pany as cost accountant, after which he went to Miami, Fla., as personal assistant to H. B. Graves, promoter of Sunny Isles, Ocean Beach, Fla. In 1926 Mr. Hinds specialized in the handling of Northeastern Miami prop- erty and after six months returned to Watertown. For a short time he was employed by the Carthage Machine Company and in 1927 he became identified with S. D. Ormsby, in the Lacona Sand & Gravel Company. In 1928 the Rock Cut Stone Company purchased Mr. Ormsby's interests, and at that time the business was merged with the General Crushed Stone Company of Easton, Pa. Mr. Hinds was retained as manager of the Lacona plant.
In 1922 Mr. Hinds married Miss Merretta Darwin Gotham, of Water- town, the daughter of Merritt and Catherine (Rounds) Gotham. Mr. Gotham died in Watertown, in October, 1897. His widow is a native of Mannsville and resides in Watertown. Mr. and Mrs. Hinds have a son, William L., 2nd, born Dec. 24, 1927.
Mr. Hinds is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Carthage Lodge, F. and A. M. He and his family live at Sandy Creek.
Edward M. Sheldon .- Few men are as prominent in Lewis County as Edward M. Sheldon of Martinsburg, who is serving as a member of the General Assembly. He was born at Martinsburg, Sept. 27, 1866, the son of Martin V. and Margaret C. (Yale) Sheldon.
Martin V. Sheldon, who died in 1919, was a native of Martinsburg. He was educated in the public schools there, attended Lowville Academy, and a select school at Martinsburg. He was a teacher in the local public schools for nine terms, after which he engaged in general farming on the old Sheldon homestead. From 1872 until 1882 Mr. Sheldon was supervisor of Martinsburg, and he also held other public offices. He held the office of superintendent of schools, that position being succeeded by that of county superintendent. Mr. Sheldon was a life long Republican and be- longed to the Grange. Margaret C. (Yale) Sheldon was a native of Charlotte, Vt., and died in 1921. To Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon were born the following children: 1. Mary Alene, who died in 1876. 2. Charles Edward, who died in 1861. 3. Fanny Theodosia, the widow of C. Otis Thatcher, lives at Martinsburg. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Chicago University and for a number of years was a member of the faculty of
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Wellesley College. 4. Edward M., the subject of this sketch. 5. Harriet Eliza, M. D., married Horace E. Barnes, lives at East Williamson, N. Y. She received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, and for several years engaged in private practice at Hamilton, Ont. In 1909 she went to Africa to do missionary work. 6. Margaret Blossom, deceased. 7. William Martin, who died at the age of six years.
The early education of Edward M. Sheldon was received in the public schools of Martinsburg and in 1887 he was graduated from Lowville Academy. He received the degree of Bachelor of Letters at Cornell Uni- versity in 1891, being admitted to the bar Nov. 17, 1894. For a time he was a clerk in the law office of the firm of Bissell, Sicard, Bissell & Carey, of Buffalo. The senior Bissell was then postmaster general in the Cleve- land cabinet. Mr. Sheldon later was associated with the practice of A. J. Robertson, of Buffalo, and in 1895 established a private practice in that city, where he remained for 12 years. Mr. Sheldon retired from law in 1912 and returned to the Sheldon homestead at Martinsburg. He has served as justice of the peace since 1919. In 1924 he was a candidate for the Republican nomination to the New York State Assembly, being de- feated by Clarence Fisher. He defeated John Dence for nomination to that office in 1920 and was elected and relected in 1930 and 1931.
As a member of the New York State Assembly Mr. Sheldon was identi- fied with the successful passage of the following bills: Appropriation of $3,000 in the State budget for the removal of Black River dams at Bushes Landing and Otter Creek. Introduced bill for the modification of Carthage dam to relieve flooding of 200 farms. He actively was identified with the Pratt dirt road bill, introduced bills for motor vehicle registration at three- fourths price after March, which was vetoed. He introduced a bill which taxed oleomargine 5c per pound. He presided as chairman of the Repub- lican Assembly caucus which nominated Vera McCrea, head of the Home department of the Dairymen's League, for membership in the New York State Council of Agriculture and Markets. He also voted against the reso- lution petitioning congress to call a constitutional convention to repeal the 18th amendment. Mr. Sheldon introduced and secured the passage of the bill amending village tax laws, which was vetoed by the governor, and on the last day of the session in 1931 he secured an emergency message from the governor and the necessary unanimous consent in the Assembly for the passage of a bill requiring power companies to screen the intakes of flumes, to prevent fish from being drawn into the machinery. Fish and game clubs had reported that tons of fish were lost by the failure to screen these flumes. This bill has become a law.
On June 29, 1896, Mr. Sheldon married Miss Annie Sabina Armstrong, of Troy, N. Y., the daughter of William and Mary E. (Magill) Armstrong.
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Mr. Armstrong died in 1918 and his wife died in 1920. He was a native of Ireland and for more than half a century was prominent in Troy as a tea merchant. He was a Republican and served for three terms as alderman of the second ward in Troy. To Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon were born three children: 1. Elizabeth Margaret, born May 23, 1897. She is a graduate nurse of Clifton Springs Sanitarium. She married James H. Faris, and lives at Washington, D. C. They have three children: James H., Jr., born July 26, 1922; Elizabeth Anne, born June 27, 1926; and Mary Mar- garet, born Jan. 16, 1931. 2. Martin A., born in May, 1900. He attended Hamilton College and Cornell University. He is publicity editor on the Long Island City Star. He married Elizabeth Davenport, and they have a daughter, Virginia D., born Oct. 22, 1928. 3. Harriet Cornelia, born Oct. 24, 1904. She is a graduate of Oberlin College, class of 1927. She married Roberts Rugh, and lives in New York City. They have a daugh- ter, Mary Elizabeth, born June 6, 1927.
Mr. Sheldon is a Republican and belongs to the Lewis County Historical Society, Lewis County Bar Association, and Cornellian Council. He is an active member of the State and County Grange, Lewis County Holstein Club, Martinsburg and Lowville Fish & Game clubs, Lewis County For- estry Council, New York State Agricultural Society, New York Association of County Agricultural Societies, and New York Conservation Association. He also belongs to Delta Chi fraternity.
Mr. Sheldon served as duty sergeant during the Spanish-American War with the 65th Regiment, U. S. V. I. He was a member of the New York National Guard, 74th Regiment, Buffalo. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War he transferred to the 65th Regiment, U. S. Vol- unteer Infantry, and was stationed first at Camp Black, Long Island, and later at Camp Alger, Falls Church, Va. Mr. Sheldon was discharged with the rank of sergeant. He holds the bronze badge awarded by the New York State National Guard as sharpshooter.
James Cullinan Feeney .- Among the prominent young lawyers of Oswego County, James Cullinan Feeney holds an important place, and is successfully engaged in practice at Oswego and Mexico. He was born in Oswego, Aug. 15, 1899, the son of James and Mary Ann (Lally) Feeney.
James Feeney, who died in 1904, successfully engaged in the mercantile business in Oswego for many years as the proprietor of a men's clothing store. He held numerous public offices and was a Democrat. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. His widow has always lived in Oswego. To Mr. and Mrs. Feeney were born
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four children : 1. Mary Jo Gokey, lives at Schenectady, N. Y. 2. Martin L., lives at Jersey City, N. J. 3. Patrick H., lives at Oswego, is a veteran of the World War. 4. James Cullinan, the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of James Cullinan Feeney was spent in Oswego, and fol- lowing his graduation from high school he entered Syracuse University, from which he received the degree of LL. B. in 1923. He spent two years in active practice in Syracuse, and in 1925 located in Oswego. The fol- lowing year he opened a second office at Mexico, where he has maintained his residence since 1927. He was appointed justice of the peace at Mexico in 1930.
On Sept. 12, 1927, Mr. Feeney married Miss Agnes M. Walsh, of Rut- land, Vt., the daughter of Miles C. and Bridget (Gaffney) Walsh. Mr. Walsh was born in Ireland and his wife is a native of Vermont. They live at Rutland.
In politics Mr. Feeney is identified with the Republican party. He served as supervisor from the Third Ward of Oswego for two terms. He holds membership in St. Mary's Catholic Church, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Rainbow Shore Country Club, Phi Delta Phi, and Phi Kappa fraternities.
During the World War Mr. Feeney served as a member of the Student Army Training Corps while a student at Syracuse University.
John Alfred Villnave, who is associated with the firm of J. A. Villnave & Sons, building contractors and hardware merchants, of Tupper Lake, is recognized as one of the able and highly successful business men of Franklin County. He was born at Followfield, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 16, 1865, the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Chapman) Villnave.
Henry Villnave lived in Canada throughout his life. He was born in Ontario in 1836 and his wife was also a native of Followfield. Their mar- riage took place in 1855 and they were the parents of 12 children, of whom John Alfred, the subject of this sketch, is the fourth in order of birth.
John Alfred Villnave grew up at Followfield, Ontario, where he received his early education. Later he was graduated from the Veterinary College of London, Ontario, in 1901, and he successfully followed this profession for 20 years. During this time he also had numerous other business inter- ests. He came to the United States in 1893 and settled first in St. Law- rence County. The following year he came to Tupper Lake, where he became successful almost immediately as a building contractor. The busi- ness was incorporated as J. A. Villnave & Sons in 1921 and in that year
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the company also became identified with the sale of hardware and builders' supplies. Two years later they added a stock of lumber and began the operation of a large planing mill for the manufacture of interior trim for buildings. At the present time they also own a cement block plant.
Mr. Villnave was married on Nov. 29, 1894, to Miss Margaret Eliza- beth Horton, of Hazeldeen, Ontario, the daughter of George Horton. To Mr. and Mrs. Villnave have been born eight children, three of whom died in infancy. The others are: 1. Henry Lionel, born Oct. 15, 1895, asso- ciated in business with his father at Tupper Lake. 2. Leora, born Dec. 18, 1897, the widow of Eugene Werst, now lives with her parents at Tupper Lake. 3. Helen, born Jan. 18, 1900, married Thomas Chenier, lives at Lud- low Mass. 4. George W., born Feb. 5, 1902, associated in business with his father. 5. Mary Elizabeth, born Dec. 17, 1907, is office manager of J. A. Villnave & Sons.
Politically, Mr. Villnave is a Democrat. He and his family are promi- nent members of the Catholic Church, and he is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. He is an ardent sportsman and spends much of his leisure time at his camp at Eagle Crag Lake.
James Howard Wert is among the representative citizens of Tupper Lake, where he has been successful as a building contractor for more than 40 years. He was born at Waddington, N. Y., April 30, 1866, the son of Charles and Marie (Becksted) Wert.
Charles Wert was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1808. He spent many years as a lumber dealer in Canada and in 1838 came to the United States and settled at Waddington, N. Y. He was married in 1840 to Miss Marie Becksted, a native of Belfast, Ireland, who had spent her early life in Canada. He died in 1907 and his wife died in 1894. To Mr. and Mrs. Wert were born the following children: 1. Addie, born in 1854, died in March, 1928, was the wife of D. B. Mccullough, of Hazelton, N. Y. 2. Jane, born in 1857, died in 1883, was the wife of S. A. Erwin. 3. James Howard, the subject of this sketch. 4. Jay, born in October, 1876, lives near Potsdam, N. Y. 5. Edith, born in 1878, died in 1913, was the wife of William Rogers, of Newport, R. I. 6. William D., born in 1880, employed by the Great Lakes Dredging Company of Chicago. He lives at Albany, N. Y.
James Howard Wert attended the public schools of Waddington, but at the age of 14 years left school to assist his father in farming. After five years he accepted employment in the office of an architect at Ogdens- burg, but after a short time resigned and entered the employ of an under- taking establishment. Later he was interested in the hardware business,
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after which he resumed his former position at Ogdensburg for five years. Mr. Wert then established a retail hardware business. In 1890 he came to Tupper Lake and soon became prominent as a building contractor. He has had contracts for numerous building projects, including the Tupper Lake Town Hall, Episcopal Church, McCarty Building, Dresher Building, and has completed school buildings at Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, Oneida, Hinckley, Syracuse, Piercefield, Conifer, Cranberry Lake, Earlville, Wau- beek. He also had the contract for the building of the Jewish Sanitorium at Bedford Hills, Childrens Home at White Plains, City Hall at Hinckley, Mill at Hinckley, Presbyterian Church at Moody, and Maid Building at Tupper Lake.
On June 19, 1894, Mr. Wert married Miss Florence Eva Sampson, of Dickinson Center, N. Y., the daughter of George Sampson.
Mr. Wert is a Republican, a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of Ziyara Temple at Utica. He is Past Noble Grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and belongs to the Order of the Eastern Star. He also is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
During the World War Mr. Wert was chief of shipways at the Harri- man yard at Chester, Pa.
William A. McCaffrey, who has held the office of superintendent of the city water department at Oswego continuously since 1915, is one of the substantial citizens of the city. He was born here, Jan. 19, 1877, the son of John and Catherine (O'Donnell) McCaffery.
Both the McCaffrey and O'Donnell families were prominent pioneer settlers of Oswego. Original members came here from Ireland.
John McCaffrey was associated in early life with the furniture busi- ness of Norton & Sons, and later entered into partnership with John McCann as a member of the firm of McCaffrey & McCann. Their business was located at 91 East 1st Street, and Mr. McCaffrey was identified with the enterprise until his death in 1907. His wife died in 1924. They are buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Oswego. Mr. McCaffrey was a Democrat and held membership in St. Paul's Catholic Church. He was a director of the Frontier Building & Loan Association. To Mr. and Mrs. McCaffrey were born four children: 1. William A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Edward D., lives at Cleveland, Ohio. 3. Frederick J., lives at Oswego. 4. Mary, married Dr. Frederick Hickey, dentist, lives at Oswego.
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