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Mr. Blakeman is a Republican, a member of the Citizens Club and Alt- mar Fish and Game Club. He also is affiliated with Port Byron Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 130, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Port Byron.
Hobert Lester, who is the postmaster of Richland, is well known there as a dependable young business man. He was born at Boylston, N. Y., Jan. 19, 1898, the son of Charles and Amelia (Bargy) Lester.
Charles Lester lives at Richland with his son Hobert. He was born at Boylston, N. Y., as was his wife. To Mr. and Mrs. Lester were born four children: 1. Charles, who died in 1915. 2. Byron, who died in the service of the U. S. Army during the World War and is buried at Boylston. 3. Hobert, the subject of this sketch. 4. Mary Ann, who died in 1900.
The education of Hobert Lester was received in the public schools. At the age of 19 he purchased a farm a short distance from Richland, which has been enlarged and improved and now contains 136 acres. Since 1919 he has been interested in business in Richland, being a dealer in farm machinery, agricultural lime and fertilizer. Upon his appointment as post- master in 1931 he has devoted his entire time to this work and the farm.
On March 17, 1920, Mr. Lester married Miss Catherine Bennett of Richland, the daughter of Charles and Coral (Clark) Bennett. The former
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died in 1911 and the latter in 1921. They are buried in Altmar, N. Y. Mrs. Lester was a graduate of Sandy Creek Training Class, year of 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Lester have four daughters: 1. Hazel, born in 1921. 2. Mildred, born in 1922. 3. Dorothy, born in 1925. 4. Irma, born in 1927. Also a son, Charles Hobert, born in 1924, died in 1925.
Mr. Lester is a Republican, a member of the Church of Christ, a mem- ber of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and also of the Orangemen.
Jefferson D. Shultz, who lives retired at Lyons Falls, is a veteran of the Civil War and a highly esteemed citizen of Lewis County. He was born at Denmark, June 18, 1844, the son of Solomon and Phoebe (Sisson) Shultz.
Solomon Shultz, who died in 1875, was a native of Fulton County, N. Y. He was among the very early settlers of Lewis County and for many years engaged in the manufacture of cheese and butter at Denmark. His father was John Shultz. Phoebe (Sisson) Shultz, born at Denmark, died in 1865. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shultz are buried in Austin Settlement Ceme- tery, Denmark. Their children were: 1. Catherine, who died in 1902. 2. Philander B., who died in 1875. 3. Amelia A., married R. B. Wilson, lives at Copenhagen. On Dec. 6, 1931, she celebrated her 99th birthday. 4. Sarah E., who died in 1928, was the wife of Sterling Haven, of Frank- fort, Kan. 5. Stephen J., who died in 1905. 6. Jefferson D., the subject of this sketch.
Jefferson D. Shultz obtained his education in the district schools and also attended Lowville Academy. At 18 years of age he enlisted for serv- ice in the Civil War and served with the Fifth New York Heavy Artillery, which was known as the Black River Heavy Artillery. He was a member of Company M, 3rd Battalion, which was organized in March, 1862. The battalion left Sackets Harbor on Sept. 17, 1862, and contained 600 men. It saw active service for three years and was discharged July 19, 1865, having lost 90 men in action and 255 who died of disease. The regiment's record included Siegel's Expedition, Hunter's raid on Lynchburg, Pied- mont Hill, Salem, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Cedar Creek, Charles- town, Berryville, Fisher's Hill, Point-of-Rocks, Maryland Heights, Bolivar Heights, and Berlin. After the close of the war Mr. Shultz returned to Lowville. He entered the service of the Black River Railroad as rodman with the engineering corps, Sept. 1, 1867. He later was connected with the New Haven, Middletown, and Willimantic Railroad, which is now part of the New Haven system. He was assistant engineer of construction work and later served in the same capacity with the West Shore and Buffalo
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Railroad. He subsequently became engineer in charge of maintenance on the Tioga Railroad in Pennsylvania, and later was stationed at Elmira, N. Y., as roadmaster on the Susquehanna Division of the Erie Railroad. In the latter position he was in charge of double tracking the railroad be- tween Susquehanna and Carbondale. Mr. Shultz then returned to. New York in charge of construction of the Erie-Weehawken terminal, and in 1892 was transferred to Watertown as general roadmaster of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad. At one time he also was identified with the New York State Railroad Commission and Public Service Com- mission as steam railroad inspector. He retired from the latter position in 1910.
On Jan. 26, 1869, Mr. Shultz was united in marriage with Miss Helen Upright, of Newport, N. Y., who died in 1909. She is buried at Turin. Mrs. Shultz was the daughter of Jeremiah and Lydia (Windsor) Upright, who were natives of Oneida County. The former died in 1905 and the lat- ter on Feb. 23, 1923. They are buried at Turin. Mr. and Mrs. Shultz had no children.
Mr. Shultz is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Pioneers of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Associa- tion. He is identified with the Grand Army of the Republic and for years was president of the Third Battalion New York Heavy Artillery Associa- tion, which is no longer in existence. He also belongs to the Mohawk Valley Historical Association.
Charles Collins Merriam, deceased, was an influential citizen of Lyons Falls, and a member of a family that has long been prominent in Lewis County. He was born in New York City, Nov. 10, 1850, the son of Clinton L. and Caroline (Hart) Merriam.
Clinton L. Merriam was born at Leyden, N. Y., in 1824, and after en- gaging in mercantile pursuits in Northern New York he removed to New York City in 1847 and became an importer. In 1860 he entered the bank- ing business but returned to Leyden four years later to reside. He died in Washington, D. C., Feb. 18, 1900, and is buried in Leyden Hill Ceme- tery. Caroline (Hart) Merriam was born at Turin, Lewis County, the daughter of Judge Levi and May Bush (Collins) Hart. She died March 28, 1893. Clinton L. Merriam was elected a member of Congress from this district in 1870 and served until 1875. He was a Republican, a mem- ber of the Union League Club of New York City and belonged to the Ma- sonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Merriam were born three children: 1. Charles Collins, the subject of this sketch. 2. Dr. Clinton Hart, for 25
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years chief of the U. S. Biological Survey. He was graduated from the Yale Medical School in 1879 and practiced his profession at Locust Grove, N. Y. In 1872 he was appointed Naturalist on the Hayden Survey, and in 1885 became head of the division of Ornithology, later the U. S. Biological Survey, Department of Agriculture. He is a member of the Washington Academy, Biological, Anthropological, and Philosophical Societies, Society of American Foresters, National Geographic Society, and National Acad- emy of Sciences. He is also a Fellow, former president, of the Ornitholo- gists' Union, vice president of the Association for the Advancement of Science, and member of the London Zoological Society. 3. Ella Gertrude, who died Aug. 7, 1863. 4. Florence Augusta, married Vernon Bailey, lives at Washington, D. C. She is a graduate of Mrs. Piatt's School, Utica, and Smith College, class of 1886. She has also taken graduate work at Co- lumbia University and Leland Stanford University, and is a noted author- ity on bird life, having written many pamphlets and several books nota- ble among which are "Birds Through an Opera Glass," "Birding on a Broncho," "My Summer in a Mormon Village" and "Birds of New Mex- ico." Her husband is chief field naturalist of the U. S. Biological Survey.
Charles Collins Merriam grew up on his father's farm, "Homewood," at Locust Grove. He was educated at Churchill's Military Academy, Os- sining, Alexander Military Institute, conducted by O. R. Willis at White Plains, and Columbia College, New York. Throughout his life Mr. Merriam had extensive lumber and real estate interests in Lewis County. He died at Lyons Falls, N. Y., Oct. 22, 1931, and is buried in Wildwood Cemetery.
Mr. Merriam attended the international congress of the Y. M. C. A., held at Stockholm, Sweden, in August, 1888. His first ocean trip was made when a young man in a sailing vessel from Philadelphia to Gibraltar. Throughout his life he traveled extensively in this country and abroad.
On June 28, 1876, Mr. Merriam married Miss Florence Isabella Lyon, the daughter of Lyman R. and Mary (Northrup) Lyon, natives of New York and Connecticut, respectively. Mr. Lyon died in 1869 and his wife died in 1891. Both are buried in Wildwood Cemetery, Lyons Falls, N. Y. Florence I. (Lyon) Merriam died August 2, 1931. To Mr. and Mrs. Mer- riam were born the following children: 1. Lyman Lyon, born Nov. 4, 1877, a graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N. J., class of 1900. He is connected with the Allcock Manufacturing Company of Ossining, N. Y. Married Sept. 30, 1903, Delia Brandreth. They have three children, Sarah Louise, who married Carl Trube and has one son Merriam Trube, Florence Lyon and Kathleen Brandreth. 2. Robert, born Oct. 24, 1879, died Oct. 3, 1880. 3. Clinton Nathaniel, born Dec. 8, 1880, died Oct. 3, 1881. 4. Carolyn Augusta, born March 5, 1884, married Fred D. Hone, lives at Lyons Falls. They have three daughters: Carolyn M., married
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L. B. Nichols, lives at East Walpole, Mass .; Hester, married William H. Hitzrot, lives at Toronto, Canada; Elizabeth Brinsmade, lives at home. 5. Helen Lyon, married Peter Golden, lives at Taos, N. M., and they have three children: Terence; Deidre and Eithne, twins.
Mr. Merriam was a Republican, a member and elder of Forest Presby- terian Church. He was a Fellow of the National Academy of Design, life member of the American Tract Society, and a member of the American Forestry Association.
Clarence Lyon Fisher .- As half owner and manager of the Fisher For- estry and Realty Company, of Lyons Falls, Clarence L. Fisher has had much to do with the business affairs of Lewis County, and is a leader in the civic life of the community. He was born in the Town of Lyonsdale, near Lyons Falls, Aug. 22, 1877, the son of William Hubbell and Mary (Lyon) Fisher, daughter of Lyman R. Lyon, a pioneer and large land owner who settled at Lyons Falls.
William Hubbell Fisher was born at Albany, N. Y. His father was Rev. Samuel W. Fisher, D. D., LL. D., a prominent divine and at one time president of Hamilton College. Mr. Fisher was educated in the public schools of Cincinnati, Ohio, and in 1864 was graduated with honors from Hamilton College, a member of that class being Elihu Root. Mr. Fisher then entered Columbia Law School and was admitted to the bar in New York in 1867. He established a practice in Cincinnati and in 1870 became associated with Hon. Samuel S. Fisher, ex-U. S. Commissioner of Patents. The partnership was dissolved in 1873 by the death of Samuel S. Fisher. Mr. Fisher became a successful lawyer and was prominent as an authority on patents. He was prominent in public affairs in Cincinnati where he died Oct. 6, 1909. His wife died July 8, 1913. They are buried in Spring- ville Cemetery, Cincinnati. Mr. Fisher was president of the Ohio State Audubon Society, and held membership in the American Forestry Asso- ciation. He was a delegate in 1905 to represent Ohio at the American For- est Congress, which was held in Washington, D. C. He also was president of the Cincinnati Society of National History. He held membership in the Second Presbyterian Church and for more than a quarter of a century was ruling elder and Sunday School superintendent. He was a delegate to the General Assembly of Churches at Denver, Colo., as a member of the Executive Committee of the Ohio Synod. He belonged to Alpha Delta Phi and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. There were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Fisher: 1. Schuyler L., a graduate of Holbrook Military Acad- emy, at Ossining-on-Hudson, Cascadilla School, at Ithaca, and Cornell Uni-
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versity, class of 1899. He was captain of the varsity crew and a member of the Sphinx Hub fraternity. He died in November, 1902, and is buried in Cincinnati. 2. Clarence L., the subject of this sketch. 3. William, who died in 1885. 4. Florence Lyon, married Dr. Delbert L. Jackson, lives at Boston, Mass. Dr. Jackson received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Dartmouth College in 1904 and the degree of Doctor of Medicine at Har- vard Medical School in 1908. He has specialized in obstetrics and is one of the leading physicians in that line in Boston and vicinity.
After his graduation from the public schools of Lyons Falls, Clarence L. Fisher attended Holbrook Military Academy. He received the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy at Hamilton College in 1900, and spent the fol- lowing two years as a reporter on the Philadelphia Press. On account of illness he retired from journalism and later became associated with his mother in the management of the family's extensive timber land interests in Lewis and Herkimer counties. He is also a director of the Black River National Bank, of Lowville, and vice president of the Lyons Falls National Bank.
Mr. Fisher represented Lewis County as a member of the New York State Assembly during 1925-26-27-28-29. He was for four years a member of the Herkimer Home Commission, being appointed by Gov. Alfred E. Smith. He was the author of the Fisher Reforestation Tax Law, and served for four years as a member of the New York State Reforestation Commission. One of Mr. Fisher's outstanding achievements for Lewis County was his success in having Whetstone Gulf, a wonderful scenic spot, designated and developed as a State Park in 1928. While a member of the Legislature he also secured the passage of a resolution for a Constitu- tional Amendment to remove all uncertainty as to the legality of the $100,000 Emergency Fund for the suppression of forest fire, and after- wards organized a campaign which resulted in an overwhelming vote in favor of the amendment at the election.
On Feb. 21, 1907, Mr. Fisher was united in marriage with Miss Me- lissa Rachel Ingals, of Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Dr. Ephraim and Lucy (Storrs) Ingals. Dr. Ingals, who died April 30, 1916, was a native of Chi- cago. He was a graduate of Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris, Ill., Rush Medical School, in 1871, and the University of Chicago in 1879. He also took graduate work in London and Paris and achieved international fame as a specialist in diseases of the throat, nose, and chest. He had served as president of the American Medical Association and was the author of num- erous medical books and publications. He held the rank of lieutenant in the Medical Corps, U. S. Army. Lucy (Storrs) Ingals died in 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have two children: 1. Clarence Ingals, born Aug. 21, 1909, graduates from Hamilton College, class of 1932. 2. Helena Rachel, born Jan. 2, 1922, attends the Lyons Falls public schools.
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In 1918 Mr. Fisher was the author of the History of Lyons Falls.
Mr. Fisher is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is a member and past master of Port Leyden Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 669, and in 1918 served as Deputy Grand Master of the Jefferson-Lewis Dis- trict. He is a member of Lowville Chapter, R. A. M. No. 223, and Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. Mr. Fisher is a director of the Empire State Forest Products Association, president of the New York State Foresty Associa- tion, president of the Lewis County Forestry Council, member of the Board of Governors of the Adirondack Mountain Club, and holds membership in the University Club of Utica, Carlowden Country Club, Lewis County Po- mona Grange, and Lewis County Farm Bureau. He is also a member of the Sons of the Revolution.
Edward William Glasby is a leader in the educational life of Lewis County, and has been identified with Port Leyden High School as prin- cipal since 1916. He was born here June 28, 1889, the son of Thomas and Julia (Wells) Glasby.
Thomas Glasby was born at Smith Falls, Canada. For a number of years he was employed by T. B. Basselin and the Gould Paper Company, being in charge of selecting woods for use in the manufacture of paper. In later years Mr. Glasby became a farmer. He died Jan. 26, 1915. His wife was born in Ireland and died May 7, 1923. They are buried at Port Leyden. Mr. Glasby was a Democrat, and a member of St. Martin's Cath- olic Church, of Port Leyden. Edward William, the subject of this sketch, was their only child. By a former marriage to Patrick Kelpy of Canada, Mrs. Glasby had seven children: 1. Michael, who died in 1882. 2. Mary Ann, married William Clark, lives at Forest Port, N. Y. 3. Margaret, mar- ried Frank Mills, who died in 1909. 4. Catherine, who died in 1873. 5. Thomas E., who died in 1871. 6. Patrick H., lives at Port Leyden. 7. James L., lives at Port Leyden. Patrick Kelpy died in 1878 and is buried in St. Martin's Cemetery, Port Leyden.
Edward William Glasby attended the grade and high schools of Lyons Falls, and was graduated from Lyons Falls High School in June, 1906, and in 1907 was graduated from Boonville Training School. He then taught school for a period of four years, after which he entered Syracuse University. In 1909 he received a life certificate as a teacher in the State of New York, and until 1913 taught in the public schools of Constableville. He was principal for three years there and in 1916 came to Port Leyden as principal. He is also a teacher of Mathematics, Science, German, and His- tory. In 1925 Mr. Glasby received the degree of Bachelor of Science at St.
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Lawrence University, and he has since taken graduate work at that insti- tution.
Mr. Glasby is a Democrat, a member of St. Martin's Church, and be- Tongs to the Knights of Columbus. He is prominent in musical circles and during the past 20 years has been organist and choir director of St. Mar- tin's Church.
Mr. Glasby is unmarried.
Edward E. Wright .- Numbered among the able and resourceful busi- ness men of Norwood, is Edward E. Wright, who is treasurer of H. M. Kinsman, Inc., and also supervisor of Potsdam. He was born at Sullivan, Ill., Feb. 27, 1885, the son of Samuel W. and Angeline (Powell) Wright.
Samuel W. Wright served as a member of the Illinois State Senate for two terms and was prominent in public affairs at Sullivan. He was a Democrat. Throughout his life Mr. Wright was interested in general farming. He died at Sullivan in 1926. He was a member of the Disciples of Christ Church, and was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. His widow resides at Orlando, Florida. Their children were: 1. Carrie R., married R. C. Ray, lives at St. Elmo, Ill. 2. Addah, married William K. Whitfield, lives at Orlando, Fla. 3. Walter P., lives at St. Louis, Mo. 4. James A., insurance, lives at Sullivan, Ill. 5. Minnie M., married Thomas Finley, lives at Oak Park, Ill. 6. Edward E., the subject of this sketch. 7. Homer W., attorney, lives at Orlando, Fla. 8. Samuel W., deceased. 9. Ethel Fern, married W. O. Potter, lives at Decatur, Ill.
Edward E. Wright received his education in the public and high schools of Sullivan, and in 1907 was graduated from the University of Michigan with the degree of LL. B. After being admitted to the bar he practiced law at Sullivan for five years in partnership with W. K. Whitfield, and in 1912 came to Norwood, where he successfully practiced law for two years before becoming identified with H. M. Kinsman Company as assistant treasurer. He has continued his law practice and is also actively identified with the interests of this business. In 1929 Mr. Wright was appointed town supervisor of Potsdam to fill the unexpired term of Edward Everett, and later in that year was elected to the office. He served as president of the village for three terms and as president of the local school board.
On Aug. 21, 1910, Mr. Wright was united in marriage with Miss Gene- vieve Kinsman, the daughter of H. M. and Sylvia (Balch) Kinsman. Mr. Kinsman, who is president of H. M. Kinsman Company, Inc., has been interested in business at Norwood for many years. He originally con-
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ducted a farm machinery and harness shop, which was later supplanted by the automobile business. He has the local agency for the Buick and Chevrolet cars. Mr. Kinsman is also interested in the buying and selling of cattle.
To Edward E. and Genevieve (Kinsman) Wright have been born four children: 1. Kinsman E., born Sept. 29, 1911, attends Williams College. 2. Harold S., born Oct. 10, 1914, 3. Sylvia A., born March 17, 1918. 4. Genevieve Barbara, born June 6, 1927.
In politics Mr. Wright is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Congregational Church, and now holds the office of moderator of the St. Lawrence and Black River Association of Congrega- tional Churches. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge, including all of the York and Scottish Rite bodies, and the Shrine. He is a member of the Potsdam Club and Potsdam Country Club.
Albert Letherland, M. D., of Harrisville, has had a successful career as a physician and surgeon in Lewis County for more than 15 years. He was born at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 16, 1880, the son of John and Lovina (Aykroyd) Letherland.
John Letherland, who died in 1917, was a native of Ontario, born at Elginburg, Canada. He attended the public schools of Kingston and throughout his life was interested in dairy farming, being the owner of a farm of 250 acres. He specialized in the breeding of pure bred Holstein cattle and also was an extensive breeder of sheep. He held membership in the Methodist Church. Lovina (Aykroyd) Letherland, who died in 1919, was also a native of Ontario. Both Mr. and Mrs. Letherland are buried in Cataraqui Cemetery, Cataraqui. Their children were as follows: 1. George Edgar, who died in 1924. 2. John Franklin, insurance agent, lives at Kingston. 3. Harriet Amelia, married William See, deceased, and she lives at Kingston. 4. Sarah Florence, lives on the homestead near Kingston. 5. Charles Sidney, who died in 1896, was a student in theology at the time of his death. 6. Evan Eugene, who died in 1896. 7. Mary Lovina, who died in 1912. 8. Victoria, who died in 1921. 9. Albert, the subject of this sketch. 10. Stafford, who died in 1883.
After attending the public schools of Kingston, Albert Letherland en- tered Queen's University, from which he received the degrees of B. A., M. D., and C. M., in 1907-1909. He took his regents in the State of New York in 1911, served one year as interne at Seton Hospital, New York City, and for one year was also connected with a private hospital at Caro- leen, N. C. From 1911 until 1916 Dr. Letherland was a surgeon at Benson
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Mines, N. Y., and in the latter year established his present practice at Harrisville. He is identified with the staffs of Lewis County General Hos- pital, Lowville, Van Duzee Hospital, of Gouverneur, and Good Samaritan Hospital, of Watertown. He has served as health officer since 1912 and holds membership in the St. Lawrence County, New York State, and American Medical Associations.
On Sept. 27, 1910, Dr. Letherland was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Hawthorne Allan, of Kingston, Ont., the daughter of John and Mary Jane (Magarvey) Allan. The former died in 1906 and the latter in 1901. They are buried at Cataraqui. Doctor and Mrs. Letherland are the par- ents of two children: 1. Helene Hawthorne, born March 8, 1913, attends St. Lawrence University. She is a graduate of Carthage High School and attends Cazenovia Seminary. 2. Jack Allan, born Nov. 25, 1914, attends Carthage High School.
Dr. Letherland is a Republican in politics and has served as coroner of Lewis County since 1926. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with Harrisville Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 926; Gouverneur Chapter, R. A. M .; Gouverneur Commandery, K. T .; and Media Temple, Watertown. He also belongs to the Harrisville Rod and Gun Club, also the Chamber of Commerce.
Lester C. Fey .- Among the reliable and successful business men of Lewis County, is Lester C. Fey, proprietor of the Fey Manufacturing Company, of West Leyden. He was born at West Leyden, Aug. 14, 1896, the son of Jacob P. and Elizabeth (Rhinemiller) Fey.
Jacob Fey is a native of Lewis County. He was educated in the pub- lic schools of Lewis and for 35 years followed the trade of carpenter. In 1906 he purchased the mill of John T. Davies, on Point Rock Creek, five miles west of West Leyden. It was built by a Mr. Hough more than 115 years ago the first mill in this section. It was successfully operated by Mr. Fey until 1926, at which time he disposed of his interest to his son Lester C. Fey, the subject of this sketch. Jacob Fey is a Republican, and served as overseer of the poor for ten years. His wife was also born at West Leyden. To Mr. and Mrs. Fey were born six children: 1. Elmer W. Fey, married Edna M. Green. 2. Lucinda, married Frank Cogswell. 3. Belva M. 4. Victor A., married Grace Bowman. 5. Lester C., married Florence E. Mowers. 6. Erna E., married Stanley Freeman. All are resi- dents of West Leyden.
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