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Nathan Frank gave to Ogdensburg an establishment of which any city would be justly proud. Both Julius and Leo Frank have grown up with the business and received the benefit of excellent training under their father's able direction, and they rank among the most dependable mer- chants of the city. They have the good will of the public and have carried on the honest business policies in which their father strongly believed.
Herbert P. Hannan .- Associated with the automobile business in Ogdensburg for almost 30 years, Herbert P. Hannan is prominent through- out Oswego County as a representative business man. He was born at Oswego, Aug. 3, 1884, the son of Patrick and Margaret Hannan.
Patrick Hannan was born in Oswego. For a time he lived in Ogdens- burg, after which he became interested in the manufacture of cigars in Oswego. After a number of years he returned to Ogdensburg, where he was associated in business with his brothers, John and Dick, as proprietors of the Hannan Brothers Cigar Company. Until his death Mr. Hannan was connected with this business. He was a Democrat and held member- ship in St. Mary's Cathedral. Only two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hannan. 1. R. E., who is connected with the Ogdensburg Machine Com- pany. 2. Herbert P., the subject of this sketch.
Herbert P. Hannan was three years of age when his family settled in Ogdensburg. He attended St. Mary's Academy and spent almost two years as a bookkeeper before becoming interested in the automobile business in 1905. He was the first distributor of the Cadillac car in Ogdensburg, his original place of business being located on Division Street. Three years later he removed to his present headquarters, 205 Catherine Street. The building was destroyed by fire in April, 1912, but was immediately rebuilt by Mr. Hannan. Five years later he purchased the property adjoining on the south, where he erected another building, 100x75 feet. The garage has a storage capacity of 200 cars, and the firm also are extensive dealers in automobile accessories. Besides having the agency for the Cadillac and LaSalle cars, Mr. Hannan has been agent for the Chevrolet cars since 1928. During his career he has handled the Buick, Reo, Regal, Oldsmobile, International Harvester Truck, and G. M. trucks. Mr. Hannan is a direc- tor of the Empire State Automobile Association.
In 1912 Mr. Hannan married Miss Margaret Sweet, of Ogdensburg, the daughter of James R. Sweet. He and his wife were natives of Canada.
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Mr. Sweet died in 1916 and his wife died in 1918. Both are buried in Ogdensburg. Mr. and Mrs. Hannan have a daughter, Patricia, born in January, 1925.
Mr. Hannan is a Democrat, a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, and belongs to the Knights of Columbus and Elks Lodge. He is an ardent sportsman and owns a fine fishing camp and hunting lodge on the St. Lawrence River. He also is the owner of several boats.
James Cole, funeral director, is a member of one of the best known pioneer families of Fulton, and is also a veteran of the World War. He was born at Fulton, Feb. 19, 1878, the son of Edward Prime and Cora A. (Pollock) Cole.
Edward Prime Cole was born at Trenton, N. Y., in 1851, the son of James and Mary (Prime) Cole. James Cole was born at Trenton, March 9, 1816, and died May 1, 1900. He came to Fulton with his family in 1842, but later returned to Trenton for several years. He finally located here permanently, and followed his trade here for many years as a cabinet maker and undertaker. He was later associated in the business with his son, Edward Prime Cole, and they continued in business on South Main Street until the father's death. The son then carried on the enterprise successfully and is still identified with it. He is prominent in fraternal circles in Fulton and is a Past Master of Hiram Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 144, Fulton. He is also Past Exalted Ruler of B. P. O. Elks, Fulton, being one of the founders of the local lodge in 1903. He is Past Noble Grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he has been an active member for more than 30 years. He is a prominent member of the Pres- byterian Church. Mr. Cole married on Dec. 10, 1874, Miss Cora A. Pol- lock, who died in Fulton on Dec. 11, 1911. They were the parents of three children.
Edward Prime Cole's grandfather was Nathan Cole, who was a native of Connecticut. He settled at Trenton, Oneida County, N. Y., about 1808. He also was a cabinet maker and undertaker during the early days in Oneida County and was a prominent pioneer of that section.
James Cole became identified with the undertaking business immedi- ately after completing his schooling at Fulton. He established his own business in 1923 and has been located at 30 South Third Street since 1926. His funeral home, with its modern appointments, is numbered among the finest in Oswego County.
During the World War Mr. Cole served as an athletic director with the Y. M. C. A., and was attached to the 81st Division.
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On April 24, 1898, Mr. Cole was united in marriage with Miss Frances E. Harrington, of Baldwinsville, N. Y., the daughter of John and Ellen Harrington, both deceased. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cole, Charlotte. She is a graduate of Fulton High School and New York Teach- ers College. She married Harold J. McDonald, of Oswego, on Aug. 27, 1929. He is the son of John and Cecelia (Beckwith) McDonald. Harold J. McDonald is a graduate of Oswego State Normal School and is now a member of the faculty of a military school for boys at Corwall-on-the- Hudson.
Mr. Cole has always been a Democrat. He holds membership in the First Presbyterian Church, is a director of the Kiwanis Club, and belongs to the Citizens Club of Fulton.
Joseph Fex is among the better known business men of Ogdensburg, where he is a successful building contractor. He was born in this city, Aug. 28, 1866, the son of Joseph and Adeline (Marshall) Fex.
Joseph Fex was born in Ontario, Canada, and died in Ogdensburg in 1915. As a child he came to Ogdensburg and was educated in the public schools there. He conducted a grocery business at Ford and Spring streets, but was living retired at the time of his death. Mr. Fex served throughout the Civil War as a member of Company F, 140th Heavy Artillery, and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a Democrat and held membership in the Catholic Church. His wife died in 1927. Mr. and Mrs. Fex had only one child, Joseph, the subject of this sketch.
Joseph Fex attended the public schools of Ogdensburg. He worked on the Great Lakes for ten years and spent six years in the employ of a sash and blind factory in Ogdensburg. During the past 20 years Mr. Fex has been a leading contractor in this city and has been the builder of most of the city's fine residences. He has also erected many commercial buildings.
Mr. Fex was married (first) in 1895 to Miss Anna McDill, of Greenville, Pa. Their daughter, Florence, was born in 1896, and is the wife of Wilford Leseranc. They have four children: Alton, Leah, Thelma, and Norma. Mr. Fex was married (second) in 1904 to Miss Neva Marshall, of Whitney Point, N. Y., the daughter of John and Amanda (Hillman) Marshall. Mr. Marshall died in Ogdensburg in 1926 and Mrs. Marshall lives with Mr. and Mrs. Fex.
Politically Mr. Fex is a Democrat. He is a member of the Catholic Church.
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Albert E. Farmer, who has been identified with the Colton post office since 1898, has served as postmaster for the past ten years, and is a well known citizen of St. Lawrence County. He was born at Colton, Feb. 2, 1868, the son of Edwin and Luella (Coates) Farmer.
Edwin Farmer was born in Ontario and as a young man came to New York and settled at Chateaugay. He was a farmer and tanner and later lived at Colton, where he died in 1910. His wife was born at Madrid, N. Y., and died in 1911. Politically Mr. Farmer was a Democrat. There were three children in the Farmer family: 1. Albert E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mellie, deceased. 3. Christina May, deceased.
Albert E. Farmer attended the public schools of -Colton. In 1885 he became a clerk in the store of Jay A. Ayers, at Colton. He has always lived here and in 1898 became assistant postmaster. He has held the office of postmaster since September, 1920.
In 1899 Mr. Farmer married Miss Ina Gertrude Lyman, of Colton, the daughter of James and Amelia (Fuller) Lyman. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Farmer have two sons: Neil Lyman, born in 1903. 2. James Edwin, born in 1906. Both live at Colton.
Politically Mr. Farmer is a Republican, and he has been a member of the local school board for nine years. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and is secretary of the board of trustees of Pleasant Mound Ceme- tery Association. He has also been a member of the volunteer fire depart- ment for many years, and is secretary of the fire district.
Harry E. Griffith, owner and proprietor of the Griffith Purity Bakery, is a substantial citizen of Fulton. He was born at Westchester, Pa., Oct. 24, 1891, the son of William and Jennie (Saltzman) Griffith.
William Griffith spent many years in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as a passenger conductor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. He died in 1897 and is buried in Pennsylvania. His wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith had two children: 1. Ida, married Herman C. Folts, lives at Wayland, N. Y. 2. Harry E., the subject of this sketch.
Harry E. Griffith was reared and educated at Westchester, Pa., and in Mifflin County. He was 12 years of age when his family moved to Way- land, N. Y., and he completed his education there. In 1911 Mr. Griffith came to Fulton and followed his trade as a baker in the Black Baking Company. He continued with that enterprise until 1918, at which time he purchased the business of W. E. Wiley, which was formerly owned by J. A. Bond, of this city. Mr. Griffith has met with unusual success in his
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business undertaking, and at the present time has an extensive retail and wholesale trade, which extends within a radius of 100 miles of Fulton. Ten motor trucks are operated by the company, which employs 25 people. The quality of products of the Griffith Purity Bakery is such that it is not surpassed by any company in Oswego County.
On Feb. 24, 1912, Mr. Griffith was united in marriage with Miss Blanch R. Overhiser, of Wheeler, N. Y., the daughter of Henry and Lottie (Scan- lon) Overhiser. Mr. Overhiser was born Jan. 1, 1845, and his wife was born Aug. 1, 1856. She died in 1908. Mr. Overhiser lives retired at Avoca, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith have no children.
Mr. Griffith is a Republican, a member of the First Methodist Epis- copal Church, and belongs to the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Hiram Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 144. He also holds membership in the Mod- ern Woodmen of America.
Elon K. Rowlee spent his early life at Volney and was educated there as president and general manager, is among Fulton's dependable young business men and progressive citizens. He was born at Volney, Oswego County, Dec. 9, 1898, the son of Charles W. and Rhoda (Dustin) Rowlee.
Charles W. Rowlee was born at Redfield, N. Y., in 1871. At an early age his parents removed to Volney, where Mr. Rowlee now is living. His farm contained 100 acres and he has been especially interested in dairy- ing. His wife was the daughter of John W. and Libby (Kellogg) Dustin, both of whom are buried in Volney. The father of Charles W. Rowlee was Alonzo B. Rowlee, who settled on the present homestead near Volney during the very early days. He is buried at Volney Center. To Charles W. and Rhoda (Dustin) Rowlee were born four children: 1. Evelyn, mar- ried Albert Sheldon, lives near Fulton. 2. Elon K., the subject of this sketch. 3. Esther, married Herbert Jerred, lives at Fulton. 4. Erina, married Samuel Gullard, lives with the Rowlee family.
Elon K. Rowlee, who is identified with the Fulton Dairy Company, Inc., and at Fulton. He engaged in the retail meat business for a time at Fulton and since 1920 has been interested in the dairy business. It was originally known as the E. K. Rowlee Milk Company and operated as such until 1925, when it was reorganized as the Rowlee-Netherland Dairy Com- pany. In 1928 Mr. Rowlee purchased his partner's interest and the busi- ness was then incorporated as the Fulton Dairy Company, Inc. It is the largest dairy business in the city and deals in high grade products ex- clusively.
On Nov. 22, 1918, Mr. Rowlee was united in marriage with Miss Ger- trude Candee, of Fulton, the daughter of Herbert and Grace (Harding) Candee. Both parents are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Rowlee have been
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born three children: 1. Janice Irene, born in 1921. 2. Clyde Irwin, born in 1923. 3. Jane Eloise.
Mr. Rowlee is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and is affiliated with Hiram Lodge F. & A. M. No. 144, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Kiwanis Club.
Both the maternal and paternal grandfather of Mr. Rowlee served throughout the Civil War as members of the 184th New York Volunteer Infantry.
Lewis P. Smith .- Prominent among the able business men of Oswego County is Lewis P. Smith, who is successfully engaged in the hardware, plumbing, heating and coal business at Fulton. He was born at Florence, Oneida County, N. Y., July 2, 1869, the son of John and Elizabeth (Parry) Smith.
John Smith was born Jan. 24, 1831, and died Feb. 13, 1903. His wife was born March 10, 1830, and died June 15, 1921. They had two children: 1. Delpha, born in 1864, died in 1889. 2. Lewis P., the subject of this sketch.
At the age of ten years Lewis P. Smith left Oneida County with his parents and removed to Camden, N. J., where he completed his education. He became interested in architecture and for several years was associated with his father's building business at Camden. He later went to Toledo, Ohio, and engaged in the building business in partnership with D. L. Stein. From there he went to Chicago, Ill., as an architect in the employ of Agnew & Company, and spent a year there in the erection of buildings for the World's Fair. He then returned to Camden, where he became interested in the manufacture of paper, being the first maker of the sani- tary head rest used in barber shops. He subsequently became president of the Camden Cabinet Company, and was interested in the retail hard- ware business in Camden. His entire business holdings there were de- stroyed by fire Oct. 10, 1910, and at that time Mr. Smith came to Fulton and established his present coal and hardware business at 11-13 South First Street. A branch hardware store was opened at 132 North Salina Street in February, 1918. He is also a director of the American Furnace and Boiler Company.
On Dec. 28, 1899, Mr. Smith married Miss Jennie Wilson, who was born in Minnesota, March 10, 1870, the daughter of Hon. H. S. Wilson, who was for many years a leading attorney. Mrs. Smith died Nov. 1, 1930, and is buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Camden, N. J. Her father died at Point Rock, N. Y., at the age of 75 years. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born two sons: 1. John D., born June 13, 1908, a graduate of Syra- cuse University, class of 1930. He specialized in the study of music and also attended Eastman Conservatory of Music at Rochester, and the New
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York School of Music and Arts. He lives at Fulton. 2. Wilson Parry, born Dec. 12, 1904, a graduate of Columbia University, now attends Brook- lyn Law School.
Lewis P. Smith is a direct descendant of Thomas Parree, a native of France, who served under Napoleon. His son, Charles, came to the United States in 1832 and settled at Rome, N. Y. He later located at West More- land and for a time engaged in farming near Florence, N. Y. In 1844 he erected a log school house on the Perry homestead, which is still standing. It is located in Florence Township, Oneida County, and was attended by Lewis T. Smith during his early boyhood. Charles Perry and his wife are buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Camden.
William A. Kelly, D. D. S .- Ranking among the most outstanding dental surgeons of Lewis County for many years, Doctor Kelly, of Low- ville, died April 3, 1922, and his loss to the community was keenly felt. He was a native of New York, born at Sherburne, Chenango County, Feb. 2, 1856, the son of John and Bridget (Devine) Kelly.
John Kelly was born in County Galway, Ireland, in 1822, and his wife was a native of County Westmeath. They had settled in New York in early life and Mr. Kelly became a prosperous farmer. He died in 1872 and his wife died in 1890. They had four sons: John D., M. D., lives at New Haven, Conn. 2. Thomas, deceased. 3. James, deceased. 4. William A., the subject of this sketch.
William A. Kelly attended the district schools and studied dentistry at Michaels College in Toronto, Canada. After receiving his degree he located at Rome, N. Y., where he took graduate work in his profession after receiving the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1877. He be- gan his practice at Adams, N. Y., in the office of Dr. M. D. Mandeville, but two years later he located at Lowville, where he continued in successful practice until the time of his death. His professional skill and personal ability were widely recognized and he had established an excellent practice.
Doctor Kelly was also a director of the Black River National Bank, of Lowville, and was financially interested in the Asbestos Burial Casket Company. He was vice president of the Black River Telephone Company. For many years Doctor Kelly was a trustee of Lowville Academy and throughout his life he took a deep interest in all civic affairs. Politically, he was a Democrat, and he was affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 134.
On June 17, 1884, Doctor Kelly was united in marriage with Miss Mary Louise Buckley, the daughter of William B. and Mary (Pheatt) Buckley.
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William B. Buckley was a native of New York and spent many years as a representative of the American Express Company and he was also inter- ested in the Northern Line Transportation Boat Company. He died in 1898 and is buried at Cape Vincent, Jefferson County. His wife was born at Toledo, Ohio, and died in 1912 at the age of 77 years.
Mrs. Kelly is a graduate of the public schools of Cape Vincent, where she was born, and she also attended a private school for girls in Canada. She is prominent in the civic and social life of Lowville, and is widely known for her philanthropic efforts. A drinking fountain was a gift to the city of Lowville from Doctor Kelly, and it stands as a memorial to his civic pride and duty.
Both Doctor and Mrs. Kelly have been numbered among the prominent members of Trinity Episcopal Church, of Lowville, and Doctor Kelly served as warden and trustee for many years.
James Buckley, paternal grandfather of Mrs. Kelly, was a native of Keene, N. H., and was among the first settlers of Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, where he built the first frame house in that village. He was a gentleman farmer and also was associated in business with his brother, John, at Cape Vincent, as owners of a large shingle mill. Mr. Buckley was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge, and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. He is buried at Cape Vincent.
Cornelius F. Meagher .- A veteran of the World War. Mr. Meagher is numbered among the able and progressive young business men of Frank- lin County, being identified with B. A. Muncil & Son, Inc., of Gabriels and Paul Smiths, as secretary and treasurer. He was born at Hyde Park, N. Y., March 17, 1891, the son of John M. and Mary Ann (Sheridan) Meagher.
John M. Meagher was born in New York in 1837. He was a landscape gardener and lived at Hyde Park for many years and later at Albany. He died in the latter city in 1914. Mr. Meagher was married in 1894 to Miss Mary Ann Sheridan, the daughter of Michael and Mary (Monohan) Sheridan, of Hyde Park. To Mr. and Mrs. Meagher were born five sons and two daughters, of whom Cornelius F., the subject of this sketch, was the youngest.
Cornelius F. Meagher attended the public schools of Watervliet, N. Y., and attended Albany Business College after his graduation from high school in 1908. He spent six years then as a bookkeeper in the employ of a large printing establishment in Albany, and then entered the offices of the New York State Department of Public Works in Syracuse. In 1917 he enlisted in the World War as a member of Company A, 309th Machine
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Gun Battalion, and served in France with that outfit. In 1920 he became identified with the New York State Income Tax Bureau at Albany, and was located there for five years. He then came to Gabriels and was em- ployed by B. A. Muncil & Son, Inc., lumber dealers and general contrac- tors. At the date of incorporation Mr. Meagher became secretary and treasurer.
On Oct. 20, 1925, Mr. Meagher married Miss Leah Muncil, the daughter of B. A. and Mamie (Quain) Muncil, a sketch of whom appears in this history. They have three children: Mary Leah and Helen Marie, twins, born in March, 1927; and Neal, born July 27, 1931.
Mr. Meagher is a Republican and is a member of the Catholic Church.
Leon Anderson Chapin .- Standing high among the successful business men of Franklin County is Leon A. Chapin who is an executive of the Dairymen's League, being a director in Franklin and St. Lawrence coun- ties. He was born at Westville Center, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1885, the son of Fred F. and Ruth (Anderson) Chapin.
Fred F. Chapin was born at Westville in January, 1859, the son of Solon B. Chapin. Solon B. Chapin was a native of Vermont, born in 1830. As a young man he came to New York with his parents and settled at Westville Center. He was a farmer and merchant. His first wife was the daughter of Jonathan Dustin. Their children were: 1. Heber H., re- tired orchardist, lives at Seattle, Wash. 2. Fred F., father of the subject of this sketch. 3. Celia, deceased. The first wife of Solon B. Chapin died in 1864 and is buried at Westville Center. He served throughout the Civil War. He later married Miss Madonna Hoadley, of Westville, and to them were born four children: 1. Bertha, married S. H. Wiley, both deceased. 2. Benton S., merchant, lives at York, Pa. 3. Grace, married Leslie Avery, farmer, lives at Westville. 4. Nina, married John W. Murphy, funeral di- rector, lives at Malone.
Fred F. Chapin was interested in farming during his early life and later became interested in cattle buying and shipping. He was married Nov. 30, 1884, to Miss Ruth Anderson. To them were born two sons: 1. Leon A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Carl Claud, born July 12, 1890, farmer, lives at Bangor.
After his graduation from the public schools of Westville and North Bangor, Leon A. Chapin attended Henry Wallace Business School at Syra- cuse. He then returned to North Bangor where he was employed as a clerk in a general store for two years. In 1907 he engaged in business for himself, but in less than two years his store was destroyed by fire. Mr.
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Chapin then became interested in the produce business, with which he was identified until 1928. In 1923 he was elected a representative of Franklin County in the Dairymen's League, District No. 9, and two years later he was made a director for Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. He was re-elected to office in 1928 and became one of four executives in the organization, with headquarters in New York City. Since 1902 Mr. Chapin has been a resident of North Bangor. He is the owner of two fine farms on Route No. 11, just west of North Bangor.
On Sept. 12, 1907, Mr. Chapin married Miss Hazel Roys, of North Bangor. They are the parents of four children: 1. Lawrence Roys, born Aug. 4, 1908, a graduate of Franklin Academy, now in charge of the Troy, N. Y., office of the Knickerbocker Press. 2. Lolita, born Sept. 23, 1910, a graduate of Franklin Academy and Central City Business College. She married Millard T. Jabot, of Syracuse. 3. Russell G., born May 9, 1915, attends Franklin Academy. 4. Phyllis, born Aug. 8, 1918, attends Frank- lin Academy.
Mr. Chapin has always been a Republican. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church and he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, being a Knight Templar and a member of Karnak Temple, Montreal.
Willard C. Richards, who is referee of the Bureau of Workmen's Com- pensation, is among the most highly esteemed and best known citizens of Parish. He was born at Marcy, Oneida County, N. Y., Sept. 10, 1858, the son of Col. Malzar and Catherine (Schmallenberger) Richards.
Col. Malzar Richards had a distinguished record in the war of the Re- bellion. He enlisted during President Lincoln's first call for 75,000 vol- unteers, and served as a captain of the 24th Infantry. After two years of service he was discharged but re-enlisted and joined the 24th Cavalry. He was killed in action on the march into Richmond, Va., April 5, 1865. His wife was a native of Bavaria, Germany, and is also deceased. Both are buried at Parish. Their children were: 1. Charles W., born in 1852, lives at Libby, Mont. 2. J. R., born in 1853, lives at Parish. 3. Malzar C., born in 1855, lives at Pasadena, Calif. 4. Dolly, born in 1860, lives at Oakland, Calif. 5. Major, born in 1862, deceased. 6. Anna, born in 1865, deceased. 7. Willard C., the subject of this sketch.
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