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William A. McCaffrey attended the parochial schools of Oswego and took a course in mechanical engineering from the International Corre- spondence School at Scranton, Pa. He began his business career with
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the Fitzgibbons Boiler Company and from office boy was advanced steadily until he held the office of treasurer of the company. He resigned in 1915 to assume his present duties with the water department.
In 1907 Mr. McCaffrey was united in marriage with Miss Margaret E. Dunn, of Syracuse, N. Y., the daughter of John and Nancy (Savage) Dunn. The former died in 1905 and the latter in 1929. Both are buried in Syra- cuse. Mr. and Mrs. McCaffrey have two daughters: Margaret Jane, born in 1912; and Nancy Irene, born in 1921.
Mr. McCaffrey is a Democrat in politics and served as alderman of the 8th ward during 1914-15 under Mayor Thomas Hennessey. Both he and his family are members of St. Paul's Catholic Church, and he is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus as District Deputy. He also is a director of St. Francis Home.
Mr. McCaffrey is recognized as an expert in lettering and during the past 25 years has been in charge of lettering the high school diplomas in the city. He finds his chief recreation in this work.
Herbert W. Fearl .- Among Potsdam's most successful business men one of the best known is Herbert W. Fearl, who is president and general manager of the Potsdam American Oil Company, with offices at 16 Depot Street. He was born at Parishville, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1858, the son of John and Mary (Flower) Fearl.
John Fearl was born at Parishville, and during his entire lifetime was interested in general farming. He was a Republican and held membership in the Baptist Church. His wife was also born at Parishville. Both are deceased. Their children were: 1. Edna, who died in 1927. 2. Emma, twin sister of Edna, also deceased. 3. Nellie Hazen, deceased. 4. Herbert W., the subject of this sketch. By a second marriage John Fearl had an- other son, Dr. Fred Fearl, who is deceased. He was a physician in Massa- chusetts.
Herbert W. Fearl attended the public schools of Parishville, and lived at that place until he was 21 years of age. His mother died when he was four years old. He became a cooper and followed that trade for many years, for some time being identified with the Clarkson Manufacturing Company. He also was interested in road building for a time, and in 1909 engaged in the oil business on a very small scale. The undertaking proved a success and Mr. Fearl later incorporated the business as the Pots- dam American Oil Company, and he has been president and general man- ager. They handle approximately 110,000 gallons of gasoline per month, and have storage tanks at Sidney, Gouverneur, Massena, Potsdam, and
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Theresa. Territory covered by the company includes St. Lawrence, Frank- lin and Jefferson counties.
In 1878 Mr. Fearl was united in marriage with Miss Emma Cook, of Parishville. She died in 1927 and is buried at Potsdam. She was the daughter of Osmond T. and Emmerette (Ingals) Cook, the former a native of New Hampshire, and the latter of New York. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fearl had no children.
Politically, Mr. Fearl is a Republican, and for seven years he has been county committeeman. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, and be- longs to the Potsdam Club, Potsdam Country Club, and Chamber of Com- merce. He also is an active member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Fearl has always been most keenly interested in the welfare of Potsdam and is one of its most public spirited citizens. He has been extensively engaged in real estate. He owned a whole village block including Depot Street to Raymond Street. He built the siding from the N. Y. C. R. R. main tracks to the Unity Paper Mill and Milk Condenser buildings.
Howard I. LeFevre .- Born and reared at Beaver Falls, Howard I. LeFevre has been prominently identified with the business life of that community, and at the present time is president of the Beaver Box Manu- facturing Company. He was born Aug. 16, 1867, the son of Martin R. and Hannah M. (Lewis) LeFevre.
Martin R. LeFevre, who died in 1905, was born at Gilboa, N. Y. When he was eight years old his parents located at Northville and he attended school at Gloversville and Amsterdam, N. Y. Mr. LeFevre was superin- tendent of the Isaac LeFevre & Gilbert Tannery at Northville for a num- ber of years and also was manager of a tannery at Beaver Falls. He later purchased the tannery which had been owned by his father and continued in business until 1894. In connection with the tannery Mr. LeFevre also successfully engaged in the general mercantile business at Beaver Falls for 35 years. He disposed of the latter interest in 1903 and at the time of his death was living retired. Mr. LeFevre was a Republican, and served as postmaster. He held membership in the Methodist Church. His wife was born at Northville, N. Y., and died in 1917. Both are buried at Beaver Falls. Their children were: 1. Minnie M., married Dr. W. W. Jamison, of Syracuse, who died in 1925. 2. Howard I., the subject of this sketch.
Howard I. LeFevre attended the Beaver Falls public schools and is a graduate of Lowville Academy and Eastman Business College at Pough- keepsie. He was associated with his father in business until 1903 and
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before that time became a member of the firm of Lewis, Slocum & Le- Fevre, manufacturers of mechanical pulp. This business was continued until July 1, 1913, when the Lewis & Slocum Paper Mill was consolidated with the Lewis, Slocum & LeFevre Company, the new corporation being Lewis, Slocum & LeFevre Company, Inc. It was in February, 1931, that Mr. LeFevre retired from the firm, having served as president and man- ager since 1913. His interests were purchased by the J. P. Lewis Company and the Beaver River Power Company. Mr. LeFevre has since been identified only with the Beaver Box Manufacturing Company as president.
On June 15, 1893, Mr. LeFevre married (first) Miss May Slocum, of Geneva, N. Y., the daughter of John N. and Elizabeth (Whitehouse) Slocum. The former died in 1912 and the latter in 1910. They are buried at Beaver Falls. May (Slocum) LeFevre died in October, 1924, and is buried at Syracuse. She was survived by four children: 1. Harold, who is vice president of the Beaver Box Manufacturing Company. 2. Dewitt C., who is secretary and treasurer of the Beaver Box Mfg. Co. 3. Cath- erine, married C. E. Libby, lives at Syracuse. 4. Elizabeth, married C. W. Gardner, lives at Syracuse.
Mr. LeFevre was married (second) May 17, 1930, to Miss Charlotte Hommell, of Syracuse, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Loos) Hommell. They are residents of Syracuse.
Mr. LeFevre has always been a Republican and from 1905 until 1913 held the office of postmaster. He and his wife are members of the Metho- dist Church and he belongs to Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M. Mr. LeFevre is vice president of the Lowville and Beaver Railroad. He is secretary of the Pa Pro Company, Glenfield, N. Y .; vice president and director, Lewis County Trust Company, Lowville, N. Y.
Ross H. Oxner .- One of the dependable and well known young business men of Oswego County is Ross H. Oxner, who is the proprietor of a funeral home at New Haven. He was born here, July 15, 1898, the son of Floyd H. and Jessie Ann (Pettingill) Oxner.
Floyd H. Oxner is successfully engaged in business at Cranberry Lake as manager of a hotel. He was born at New Haven, as was his wife. Until 1918 he was interested in general farming and in that year became located at Cranberry Lake. He is a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Oxner's only child is Ross H., the subject of this sketch.
Ross H. Oxner obtained his early education in the public schools of Mexico and New Haven, N. Y. Later he became interested in detective work in Buffalo, N. Y. During the World War he was unable to enlist on
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account of physical disability but was appointed a federal inspector of ammunition plants. He later entered the Syracuse School of Embalming, from which he was graduated in 1924. He took a complete course in em- balming, anatomy and pathology, and is equipped to teach this profession. Mr. Oxner returned to New Haven and purchased the funeral home of Mr. Whitney, which had been founded many years ago by Barrett Hale, who was one of the most widely known pioneer casket makers of this section. The Oxner undertaking establishment is one of the well equipped and modern funeral homes in the entire North Country and Mr. Oxner is recognized as an authority in his profession. He is a member of the New York State Embalmers Association and the New York State Undertakers Association.
In 1918 Mr. Oxner was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude Nina Bradley, of Mexico, N. Y., the daughter of Owen and Etta (Bagley) Brad- ley. The former was born at Harrisville, Lewis County, N. Y., and died in 1926. The latter lives at New Haven and is a native of Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Oxner have no children.
Mr. Oxner is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Grange.
As a collector of antiques, Mr. Oxner has a wide reputation and is the owner of the collection of the late Captain Nichols, of Point Pleasant Club.
Hon. Joseph P. O'Connor .- A prominent figure in professional circles in the North Country is Joseph P. O'Connor, of Oswego, who is assistant attorney general for the State of New York. He was born in this city, July 3, 1883, the son of Daniel and Mary (Kane) O'Connor.
Daniel O'Connor was born in Ireland, and his wife was also a native of that country. He came to this country at the age of 21 years and became one of the most successful business men of Oswego, where he spent many years in the lumber industry. He died March 28, 1929, and his wife died Nov. 12, 1926. Both are buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Oswego. Mr. O'Connor was a life long Democrat. To Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor were born four children: 1. Daniel, who died in 1911, was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. 2. Mary, in religious life known as Sister Anna A. Joseph, located at Rochester, N. Y. 3. Frank, who died at the age of seven years. 4. Joseph P., the subject of this sketch.
The early education of Joseph P. O'Connor was received in St. Paul's Parochial School, Oswego, and he is a graduate of Oswego High School. He then spent three years in the study of electrical engineering at Cornell University, after which he entered the office of S. Mortimer Coons, attor-
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ney, of Oswego. After four years of study Mr. O'Connor was admitted to the bar of New York in 1908, and immediately established a private practice in this city.
Politically, Mr. O'Connor is a Democrat. He was appointed Surrogate Judge of Oswego County by Gov. Alfred E. Smith in 1927 and on Jan. 26, 1931, received his present appointment to the office of assistant attorney general under Hon. John J. Bennett.
During the World War Mr. O'Connor took an active and prominent part in all war work, being especially well known as a "four minute" speaker in behalf of loan drives.
In January, 1929, Mr. O'Connor was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Barnett, of Oswego, the daughter of James and Ellen (Murphy) Bar- nett. The former died in 1927 and the latter in 1927. They are buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Oswego. Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor have no children.
Fraternally, Mr. O'Connor is an active member of B. P. O. Elks, being Past Exalted Ruler for two terms. He also was appointed vice president of the state organization in 1923. He is a devout member of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Frederick Charles Wilson .- One of the most prominent educators in the North Country is Frederick Charles Wilson, who is dean of engineer- ing at Clarkson College of Technology in Potsdam. He was born in Lon- don, England, Oct. 1, 1875, the son of Walter Leonard and Sarah (Her- ring) Wilson.
Walter Leonard Wilson and his wife are natives of London, Eng. They came to the United States in 1886 and located at Joliet, Ill., where Mr. Wilson was interested in the railroad business. Since 1904 they have lived at Memphis, Tenn. He is a Republican and a member of the Episcopal Church. His wife now holds membership in the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were born eight children: 1. Walter V., lives at Evanston, Ill., is comptroller of the Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad. 2. Frederick Charles, the subject of this sketch. 3. Albert E., D. D. S., lives at Detroit, Mich. 4. Arthur, who died in 1912. 5. Frank S., an ex- aminer with the Interstate Commerce Commission, lives at Washington, D. C. 6. Florence, lives at home. 7. Alfred, auditor of materials, Grand Trunk Railway, lives at Battle Creek, Mich. 8. Grace, who died in 1923.
Frederick Charles Wilson lived in London until he was 11 years of age. He then attended the public schools of Joliet, from which he was gradu- ated in 1898. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil En- gineering at the University of Michigan in 1902 and spent the following three years as an instructor at the university. He then became resident
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engineer in charge of the building of an arch bridge across the Cumberland River, and during 1905-06 was engineer for the Cuba Railroad Company. He was then transferred to the Spanish-American Iron Company in Cuba, and became resident engineer in charge of the building of harbors, rail- roads and docks. In June, 1908, Mr. Wilson became assistant superinten- dent of the company and resigned in October, 1914, as superintendent of Mayari District of all properties of the Spanish-American Iron Company. In that year Mr. Wilson returned to the United States and from April, 1919, until June, 1929, was professor of civil engineering at Clarkson College of Technology. In the latter year he became dean of engineering, also being in charge of the department of civil engineering.
In 1903 Mr. Wilson was married to Miss Lelia F. Lawlor, of Joliet, the daughter of John H. and Frances (Fowler) Lawlor, natives of England and Washington, D. C., respectively. Mr. Lawlor died in 1904 and his wife died in 1923. Both are buried at Joliet. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have a son, Jack Lawlor, born Oct. 15, 1905. He is a graduate of the Clarkson College of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, class of 1926, and Master of Science Degree in 1927. He is now assistant general super- visor of bridges and buildings of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, with headquarters in Chicago.
Mr. Wilson is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Potsdam Club, and Omicron Pi Omicron fra- ternity. He also is identified with the American Society of Civil Engineer- ing, American Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education, and is chairman of the Clarkson College Athletic Board of Control. He is treas- urer of the Potsdam Public Library, and is a member of the American College Deans Association.
John E. Cullinan, who is associated with P. J. Cullinan & Sons, funeral directors, is one of the well known business men of Oswego. He was born in this city, Oct. 9, 1884, the son of P. J. and Mary (Murphy) Cullinan.
P. J. Cullinan, a native of Ireland, died April 14, 1913, and is buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Oswego. He was brought to this country by his parents in early life and the family settled in Oswego where he was edu- cated. He later was associated in the painting and decorating business with his uncle, Thomas Cullinan, and in 1876 he became interested in the undertaking business in partnership with George Benz. This was the beginning of the present business of P. J. Cullinan & Sons. The business was reorganized at the death of Mr. Cullinan in 1913, and has since been conducted by his two sons. Mr. Cullinan was a Democrat and served as
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alderman of the Eighth Ward. He was a prominent member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus and Eagles Lodge. His wife was born in Oswego and died Jan. 11, 1910. To Mr. and Mrs. Cullinan were born five children: 1. John E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mrs. William Kiley, lives at Oswego. 3. Mrs. Daniel A. Wil- liams, who died Jan. 22, 1915. 4. James P., a sketch of whom appears else- where in this history. 5. Elliot M., lives at Oswego.
John E. Cullinan attended St. Paul's Academy and Oswego High School. His entire business career has been identified with the organization which was established by his father, and Mr. Cullinan has been licensed in the State of New York since 1914.
On June 30, 1914, Mr. Cullinan married Miss Cora M. Meagher, of Oswego, the daughter of James and Ellen Meagher. Mr. Meagher died Jan. 4, 1918, and his widow resides at Oswego. To Mr. and Mrs. Cullinan have been born one daughter and one son: Miriam E., born Feb. 27, 1918, and John E., Jr., born Nov. 6, 1919.
Politically Mr. Cullinan is a Democrat, and he has served for six years as a member of the Board of Education. He belongs to St. Paul's Catholic Church and is affiliated with the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, Ki- wanis Club, Fortnightly Club, Leather Stocking Club, Syracuse Gun Club and Oswego Yacht Club.
Both Mr. Cullinan's mother and wife are graduates of Oswego State Normal School. The former was a member of the class of 1874 and was a teacher in the Oswego public schools. His wife taught at Hornell and Oswego before her marriage.
Charles M. Allen .- As a leader in the business and civic life of Fulton for over 40 years, Charles M. Allen, manufacturer, is prominent in North- ern New York. He was born at Lenox, N. Y., Oct. 2, 1859, the son of John Milton and Harriet V. (Look) Allen.
John Milton Allen and his wife were natives of Lenox. The former died at the age of 26 years, on March 29, 1866. His wife died in 1904. Mr. Allen is buried at Lenox and his wife is buried at North Syracuse. He was a farmer and dealer in agricultural implements. To Mr. and Mrs. John Milton Allen were born four children: Charles M., the subject of this sketch ; George Earl, born Dec. 1, 1860; Fannie V., born Feb. 15, 1863; and John T., born Nov. 15, 1864. All are deceased except Charles M.
The boyhood of Charles M. Allen was spent at Lenox and Canastota, N. Y., where he attended the public school. He began his business career as a retailer of general merchandise at Oneida, and later owned and ope-
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rated a store at Ypsilanti, Mich. He then located at Fulton and in 1888 became interested in the manufacturing business as a manufacturer of excelsior and butter tubs. He soon became one of the leading manufac- turers in this section. The plant is now devoted exclusively to the produc- tion of excelsior. The company operates under the firm name of Charles M. Allen, Inc.
Mr. Allen was married April 29, 1890, to Miss Mary Belle Hamilton, of Fulton, the daughter of William R. and Janet (Logan) Hamilton, natives of Massachusetts. The former died in 1921 and the latter in 1930. There are four children in the Allen family: 1. Donald Hamilton, in the govern- ment service, New York City; Charles Milton, Jr., investments, Fulton; Zulma Whitman, Battle Creek, Mich .; Lloyd Logan, manufacturer, Fulton.
Mr. Allen is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and Citizens Club. He is a Republican, and has served as trustee of the Village Board. He has also been president of the Path- finder Boat Club.
Henry W. Howard .- Active and progressive in business, Henry W. Howard is prominent in Ogdensburg, where he is president and treasurer of the Howard Lumber Company, Inc. He was born in this city, Sept. 6, 1886, the son of Henry B. and Mary E. (Hubbard) Howard.
Henry B. Howard, deceased, was a native of Ogdensburg, N. Y., born in 1843. In early life he was interested in the lumber business in Ogdens- burg and later engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery business, being identified with the St. Lawrence Wholesale Grocery Company, which he founded in partnership with Charles Westbrook and Lewis Wallace. Mr. Howard was also one of the organizers of the National Bank of Ogdensburg. He was a Republican in politics and was one of the first aldermen to serve in the First Ward. He also was a member of the common council in 1884, and took an active part in local politics. Mr. Howard died July 27, 1895. His wife died May 2, 1930. She was born at Brownsville, Jefferson County, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1846, and was an active member of the Baptist Church. Both are buried in Ogdensburg. Their children were: 1. Joel Manning, deceased. 2. Henry W., the subject of this sketch.
Henry B. Howard was the son of Rev. Joel Manning Howard, who served for many years as pastor of the Baptist Church in Ogdensburg.
Henry W. Howard attended Ogdensburg Free Academy. For a short time he was employed by the Rutland Transit Company, after which he spent four years as a clerk in the Ogdensburg Bank. In 1908 he became an office clerk for the Skillings, Whitneys & Barnes Lumber Company.
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Later for four years he was a traveling salesman until 1921 for the same company with headquarters in New York City. He then organized the Howard Lumber Company, Inc., dealers in lumber and builders supplies. The officers of the company are: Henry W. Howard, president and treas- urer; D. C. Culver, vice president, and James McNally, secretary. Mr. Howard is also a director of the Ogdensburg Trust Company.
On May 7, 1930, Mr. Howard married Miss Ethel M. Dollar, of Ogdens- burg, the daughter of Robert and Ellen (Ritchie) Dollar. The former, a native of Scotland, is deceased. His wife was born at Heuvelton, N. Y., and died in March, 1930.
Mr. Howard is identified with the Republican party in politics. He holds membership in the B. P. O. Elks Lodge. He is a member of the Ogdensburg Century Bowling Club, and has participated in numerous championship matches, also being a member of the American Bowling Congress. He is the owner of an attractive summer camp on the St. Law- rence River at Oak Point. Mr. Howard has always been active in athletics. After his graduation from high school he was a pitcher for the Ogdensburg baseball team of the Northern New York League for four seasons.
Archibald M. McLellan .- Identified with the Mclellan Funeral Service, of Ogdensburg, Archibald M. Mclellan is recognized as one of the able and highly successful business men of St. Lawrence County. He was born at South Bend, Ind., April 15, 1882, the son of James and Mary (Guilfoyle) McLellan.
James McLellan, who died in 1882, was a native of Canada. He had settled at South Bend during his early life, where he spent a number of years in the employ of the Studebaker Manufacturing Company as a car- riage designer. His wife was a native of South Bend and died in Novem- ber, 1889. Their only child was Archibald M., the subject of this sketch.
The boyhood of Archibald M. McLellan was spent in Watertown, where he attended the public and parochial schools. After his graduation from Watertown High School in 1898 Mr. Mclellan attended Ottawa Uni- versity for two years. On account of ill health he left college and spent the following two years in complete rest. He then became identified with the undertaking business of his uncle, Dennis Guilfoyle, of Watertown. Mr. Mclellan subsequently was located at South Bend, Ind, for two years with the Standard Oil Company, and also traveled for that corporation in Illinois and Missouri for a four year period. He removed to Ogdensburg in 1914 as manager of the J. O'Calligan Estate, being in complete charge of the O'Calligan undertaking establishment. He purchased the business
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in 1917 and it was immediately reorganized as the Mclellan Funeral Service. During 1926 the McLellan building at 34 Lake Street was built by Mr. Mclellan.
On Oct. 28, 1919, Mr. Mclellan was married at Westport, Ont., to Miss Beatrice M. Frasier, of Revelstoke, B. C., the daughter of Fred and Cath- arine Frasier, natives of England and Canada respectively. Until 1929 Mr. Frasier was identified with the Canadian government and for many years served as gold commissioner. He is retired and lives at Vancouver, B. C. To Mr. and Mrs. McLellan have been born six children: Archibald G., Thomas C., B. Edward, Sarah Jane, Mary Catherine, and Dennis Edward.
Politically Mr. Mclellan is independent. He and his family are mem- bers of St. Mary's Cathedral and he is affiliated with the Knights of Co- lumbus, Fourth degree, Past Grand Knight, and Ogdensburg Council, No. 258. He also belongs to B. P. O. Elks, No. 772; F. O. Eagles, Aerie No. 1154; Kiwanis Club, and Ogdensburg Century Club. He is an active mem- ber of the New York State Embalmers Association.
Dr. Burton T. Hunt was born in Antwerp, Jefferson County, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1870, a son of Charles and Clarissa (Pool) Hunt. He was edu- cated in the common schools and Ives Seminary, Antwerp, N. Y., from which institution he was graduated in 1892. He taught in the district schools for one year and then entered the Dental College of the University of Michigan, from which he graduated with the degree of D. D. S., June 25, 1896. In November of the same year he located in Lowville, N. Y., for the practice of his profession and for 35 years has enjoyed the con- fidence and esteem of a large clientele. In college he was a member of Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Delta. He is a member and past master of Lowville Lodge No. 134, F. and A. M., and a member of the Lowville Chapter No. 223, R. A. M., and served as trustee of this order for six years and during this time served as treasurer of the board of trustees of Lowville Lodge and Chapter.
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