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Ogdensburg. Later a banquet was held in honor of Father Kelly. There were fifty priests present besides Bishop Conroy.
Father Kelly is identified with the Knights of Columbus.
George A. Baker .- An experienced man in his particular profession, Dr. Baker, a veterinary surgeon, of Brasher Falls, is prominent through- out St. Lawrence County. He was born at Elgin, Quebec, Dec. 28, 1864, the son of Alexander W. and Eliza (March) Baker.
Alexander W. Baker, who died in 1929, was a native of Quebec, born at North Georgetown. His widow resides at Brasher Falls and is also a native of Canada. Mr. Baker studied veterinary medicine in Ottawa as a young man and later took correspondence work at the University of Mich- igan. He later settled in St. Lawrence County and for many years owned and operated an establishment at Brasher Falls, which he operated in connection with a blacksmith shop, at that time the two occupations being closely allied. He held the office of State Veterinarian for several years and was identified with the New York State and American Veterinarian Medical Associations. He was a Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. There were five children in the Baker family: 1. George A., the subject of this sketch. 2. Agnes Eleanor, lives with her mother at Brasher Falls. 3. Anna, who died in 1911. 4. Frank J., Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, now St. Law- rence County Veterinarian, lives at Gouverneur. He is a graduate of Cor- nell University. 5. May B., married William Mason, lives at Norwood.
George A. Baker attended Brasher Falls High School and was gradu- ated from the London Veterinarian Science Association in 1912. He im- mediately became associated with his father's business, being identified with him until his death in 1921. Dr. Baker has been connected with much state work and also has an extensive private practice. He is a member of the New York State Veterinarian Association.
Dr. Baker was married (first) to Miss Lilla May Church, of Brasher Falls, who died in 1912. She was the daughter of Elmore and Clara (Ingalls) Church, natives of Franklin County and Massachusetts, respec- tively. Mr. Church died in 1906 and his wife died in 1921. To George A. and Lilla May (Church) Baker were born five daughters: 1. Ruth Eliza- beth, a graduate of Potsdam State Normal School, married Howard Ober, lives at Port Jackson, N. Y. 2. Rena Ann, married Correll Wagstaff, lives at Saranac Lake. 3. Rhoda Ann, married Harold Elliott, lives at Beacher- town, N. Y. 4. Rachael Agnes, a graduate of Syracuse University, now identified with the department of education at Washington, D. C. 5. Rita
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May, married Elmer Briggs, lives at Brasher Falls. All are graduates of Brasher Falls High School.
On Oct. 18, 1926, Mr. Baker married (second) Miss Ada Strait, of West Stockholm, the daughter of Brooks and Carrie (Simmons) Strait, the for- mer a native of St. Lawrence County and the latter of Vermont. Mr. Strait died in 1925 and his widow resides at Brasher Falls.
Dr. Baker has always been a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Roy M. Folson is well and favorably known at Winthrop where he holds the office of assistant postmaster. He was born here Oct. 9, 1887, the son of Jerome Calvin and Frances Elizabeth (Taylor) Folson.
Jerome Calvin Folson is a native of New York, born at Stockholm, in St. Lawrence County. He was a carpenter by trade during his early life but in 1894 became interested in the general mercantile business at Win- throp, with which he was successfully identified until 1926. Mr. Folson is now interested in the lumber business at Winthrop. He is a Repub- lican, and has held the office of town clerk for four terms. He holds mem- bership in the Universalist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Frances Elizabeth (Taylor) Folson was born at Stock- holm and died Oct. 5, 1929. To Mr. and Mrs. Folson were born three chil- dren: 1. Gertrude, the widow of E. H. Delaney, lives in New York City. 2. Roy M., the subject of this sketch. 3. Dora E., married Ralph H. Stearns, lives at Winthrop.
After his graduation from Winthrop High School, Roy M. Folson be- came identified with his father's business. He later studied at Burlington Business College and remained in association with his father until 1920 at which time he entered the local post office as assistant postmaster. Three years later he formed a partnership with L. S. Greene but after a short time disposed of his interests to his partner and resumed his former position in the post office.
On June 24, 1914, Mr. Folson married Miss Ada Jeanette McBath, of Lisbon, N. Y., the daughter of William J. and Jeanette (Short) McBath. Both are natives of St. Lawrence County and reside at Lisbon. Two chil- dren were born to Mr. and Mrs. Folson: Frances, who died in 1917; Ada, who died in 1924, and Frederick Royal, was born March 17, 1920.
Politically Mr. Folson is a Republican. He is a member of the Congre- gational Church and belongs to Winthrop Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 541.
Mrs. Folson has served as postmaster of Winthrop since 1920.
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William L. Bassett .- One of the progressive business men of Norwood, where he is engaged in the drug business, is Mr. Bassett, who is a native of Franklin County. He was born at Malone, Nov. 11, 1863, the son of John and Mary (McDowell) Bassett.
John Bassett was born in Vermont. He spent many years in the em- ploy of the Rutland Railroad Company, and met with an accidental death in 1869. He is buried at Malone. Mr. Bassett was a Republican, a mem- ber of the Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge. His wife was born in Clinton County, N. Y., and is deceased. Their children were: 1. Frank, who died in 1906. 2. William L., the subject of this sketch.
William L. Bassett attended the public schools of Norfolk and Madrid. He spent seven years as a clerk in the employ of the A. T. Hepburn Drug Company at Madrid. He then was located in Boston, Mass., four years, after which he spent 26 years as a druggist in New York City. He was identified with the G. P. Knapp Drug Company for ten years, the B. F. Quackenbush Drug Company for 15 years, and Ricker & Hagerman Drug Company for one year. In 1917 Mr. Bassett came to Norwood as a clerk in the drug store of H. L. McNulty. He became owner of the business in September, 1925.
Mr. Bassett was married (first) on Nov. 20, 1896, to Miss Ella Lock- wood, of Madrid, the daughter of Edward and Mary Lockwood. The for- mer died in 1902 and the latter in 1900. Both are buried at Madrid. Ella (Lockwood) Bassett died in 1897 and is buried at Madrid. Their daughter, Marian B., born in 1897, is the widow of Wilbur Shepherd and lives at Seattle, Wash. Mr. Bassett was married (second) on April 19, 1916, to Miss Sarah D. Phillips, of New York City.
Mr. Bassett has always been a Republican. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Chamber of Commerce.
Burton E. McGee .- As postmaster of Norfolk, Mr. McGee is a well known resident of St. Lawrence County. He was born at Bangor, Frank- lin County, May 3, 1880, the son of Ellis and Etta (Orton) McGee.
Ellis McGee, who died Oct. 21, 1930, was a native of Norfolk. His entire life was spent in that section of St. Lawrence County and for many years he owned and operated a dairy farm of 100 acres near Norfolk. He was a member of one of the oldest and best known families in the county. He was a Republican, held membership in the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Grange. Etta (Orton) McGee was born at Bangor and lived at Norfolk. To Mr. and Mrs. McGee were born three sons: 1. Bur- ton E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Ernest H., farmer, lives at Norfolk.
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3. Gerald E., farmer, lives at Norfolk. He also is widely known as a musician and conductor of a dance band.
After attending Norwood High School, Burton E. McGee engaged in farming with his father for two years. In 1900 he entered the employ of the St. Regis Paper Mill. He was connected with the local post office as rural carrier for sixteen years and three and one-half months, after which he spent two years in farming. He received the appointment of postmaster in February, 1922, and is a member of the National League of Postmasters.
On Aug. 20, 1904, Mr. McGee married Miss Grace M. Marsh, of Nor- wood, the daughter of Rufus and Addie (Groves) Marsh. Both were natives of St. Lawrence County and are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. McGee have five children: 1. Bernine E., a graduate of Potsdam State Normal School, now a teacher in Norfolk High Schoool. 2. Frank E., assistant postmaster, Norfolk. 3. Irene E., attends Potsdam State Normal School. 4. Marion G., attends Norfolk High School 5. Wendell, a student.
Politically Mr. McGee is a Republican. He is an active member of the Methodist Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. He also be- longs to the Grange.
Eli J. Seeber .- A prominent figure in public life in Jefferson County for a number of years was the late Eli J. Seeber, who served as a member of the New York General Assembly in 1883 and 1884. He was born at Brownville, Jefferson County, Jan. 24, 1838.
At the age of two years the family of Eli J. Seeber settled at Clayton, in Jefferson County. As a young boy he was forced to support himself and at the age of 18 years worked in a local grist mill. Later he became owner of the mill and successfully operated it for many years. He then con- ducted a feed business at Chaumont for a number of years and in 1898 removed to Adams, where he spent the remainder of his life, and he died here Aug. 28, 1931. While a resident of Depauville Mr. Seeber served as justice of the peace and held the office of village supervisor from 1878 until 1884. Throughout his arly life he was identified with the Democratic party, but later became a stanch Republican.
In 1883 Mr. Seeber was elected as a member of the New York State General Assembly, having defeated William M. Thompson, of Alexandria Bay by 70 votes. He served at Albany with the Hon. Isaac L. Hunt, who was senior member from Jefferson County. While there Mr. Seeber made the acquaintance of the late Theodore Roosevelt, and this friendship ended only with the death of Colonel Roosevelt.
In 1860 Mr. Seeber married Miss Amanda M. Lewis, of Clayton. She died Feb. 18, 1912. To Mr. and Mrs. Seeber were born three children:
HON. ELI J. SEEBER
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1. Mrs. Clarence A. Whittier, who lives at Adams. 2. Clara S. Pierce, who died April 22, 1922. 3. Willis E., who died June 14, 1920.
Mr. Seeber became a member of Depauville Lodge, F. and A. M. in 1868, and was the last charter member of the lodge, and he also was Past Master, and belonged to Adams Chapter, R. A. M. No. 205. He was an organizer and charter member of Adams Lodge No. 806, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Although he became a resident of Adams after attaining the age of 60 years, Mr. Seeber took an active interest in all village affairs and served for three terms as president of the village. He was an honorary member of the Adams Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. and Mrs. Seeber were active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Clarence A. Whittier .- Among the highly esteemed citizens of Jeffer- son County is Clarence A. Whittier, who lives retired at Adams, where he has been identified with municipal affairs for the past 32 years. He was born at Depauville, N. Y., July 24, 1861, the son of David and Charlotte (Holliday) Whittier.
David Whittier was born at Henderson and his wife was born at Lyme, Jefferson County. He was prominent as a breeder of fine horses and owned his own track, upon which he tested and paired off horses as to size, style, and breeding. He was not, however, interested in horse racing, Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Depauville. They were members of the Methodist Church and Mr. Whittier was a Republi- can in politics. Their children were: 1. Mattie, the widow of Nathan Easton, lives at Depauville. 2. Clinton, deceased. 3. Clarence A., the subject of this sketch.
The education of Clarence A. Whittier was received in the district schools of Jefferson County and at Depauville. For a number of years he owned and operated a fine farm of 200 acres and later removed to Adams, where he purchased a half interest in a grist mill with the late Eli Seeber, his father-in-law, and the firm of Seeber & Whittier continued for three years, when Mr. Whittier retired. He then resumed his farming operations for two years, after which he conducted a furniture and under- taking business at Adams, in partnership with the late Ross C. Scott. In 1918 Mr. Whittier retired from the firm, and he has since devoted his entire time to the management of his two farms in Jefferson County.
Mr. Whittier served for eight years as chief of the Adams Fire Depart- ment, and as village and town assessor for two terms. He became village
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trustee and later president of the village board, and became mayor when the form of city government was changed. Throughout his public career Mr. Whittier has been identified with the Republican party.
Mr. Whittier married Miss Mary Seeber, the daughter of Eli and Amanda Seeber, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history.
Mr. Whittier is a member of the Citizens Club, Board of Trade, and belonged to the Depauville Grange for almost half a century. He is affili- ated with Rising Sun Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 234; Adams Chapter, R. A. M. No. 205; and is a charter member of Depauville Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Clarence A. Brown .- As president of the Hygienic Dairy Company, Mr. Brown is prominently associated with the business life of Watertown. He was born at Lorraine, N. Y., Feb. 25, 1886, the son of Henry M. and Ella (Caulkins) Brown.
Henry M. Brown, deceased, was a member of one of the first families of Lorraine, where he was born April 21, 1836. He was a farmer and a large land owner, and died at Lorraine, March 31, 1914. He was a Demo- crat and held membership in the Baptist Church, which was built on part of the original Brown homestead. His wife was born at Lorraine and resides at Syracuse, N. Y. Their children were: Elizabeth M., married Merritt C. Welbanks, lives at Syracuse; Henry M., Jr., lives at Utica, N. Y .; Clarence A., the subject of this sketch ; Clara, deceased, twin sister of Clarence A .; and Florence, married James W. Hyde, lives at Utica.
Henry M. Brown was the son of Hon. Aaron and Betsy (Burpee) Brown. The former was born in Connecticut in 1785 and the latter was a native of Vermont. Aaron Brown was a son of Ebenezer Brown, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Betsy Burpee Brown was the first school teacher in the town of Lorraine (1807). She was a daughter of Ebenezer Burpee, who also served in the Revolutionary War. Aaron Brown was among the first settlers of Lorraine, N. Y., and lived there from 1805 until his death in May, 1870. The homestead farm, as cleared from a dense woods and developed by Aaron Brown, was owned and occupied by him from 1805 to 1870; Henry Martin Brown, father of Clarence A. Brown, lived on the place from 1870 to 1915 and Clarence A. Brown from 1915 to date. Aaron Brown served throughout the War of 1812. He was a Democrat in politics, and in 1829 served as a member of the Assembly at Albany.
Clarence A. Brown grew up on his father's farm and attended the public schools of Lorraine and Adams High School until 1905. He was associated in farming and lumber business with his father until 1911, at
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which time he became interested in the mail order paint business. Mr. Brown came to Watertown in January, 1917, as president of the Hygienic Dairy Company. This business, organized in November, 1916, with head- quarters in Watertown, has had a phenomenal growth, and since Mr. Brown's association with it the following affiliations have been estab- lished: Northern Milk Corporation of Adams, N. Y., built in conjunction with H. E. Machold and Herman C. Lange, of New York, Nov. 1, 1927, with Mr. Brown as treasurer and country manager; Hygienic Dairy Com- pany of Cape Vincent, N. Y., established Sept. 1, 1928, with Mr. Brown as president and treasurer; and Northeastern Milk Corporation of Ogdens- burg, N. Y., on April 1, 1929, with Mr. Brown as president and treasurer. He is also a director of the Northern New York Trust Company, of Watertown, and the Farmers National Bank of Adams. He is vice presi- dent and director of the New York State Milk Distributors Association.
In 1911 Mr. Brown married Miss Florence E. Rice, the daughter of Arthur L. and Carrie (Englehardt) Rice, the former a native of Hender- son Harbor, N. Y., and the latter of Watertown. Mr. Rice died Oct. 10, 1920, and his widow lives at Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have two sons: Clarence A., Jr., born Dec. 17, 1913; and Arthur Henry, born Aug. 9, 1917. Mr. Brown holds membership in the First Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with Rising Sun Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 213, Adams Chapter, R. A. M., vice president of the Rotary Club, and a member of Black River Valley Club. He has always been a Republican in politics.
Jay H. Chittenden .- Known in business circles in St. Lawrence County, Jay H. Chittenden is a member of the oldest family of Hopkinton, where he successfully carries on the business which was established in 1821 by his grandfather, Clark S. Chittenden. He was born here, June 7, 1870, the son of Varick A. and Charlotte A. (Risdon) Chittenden.
Clark S. Chittenden settled in Hopkinton in 1821 and in that year established a general mercantile business. He was justiee of the peace for many years and served for several terms as a member of the New York State legislature. His son, Varick A., was born at Hopkinton in 1838. He attended the public schools of Hopkinton and Potsdam and throughout his life was identified with the business which had been founded by his father. He retired in 1892 and died in March, 1916. Mr. Chittenden held the office of town clerk from 1859 until 1892 with the exception of the year 1869. He was a Republican and held membership in the Congregational Church. Charlotte A. (Risdon) Chittenden was born at Hopkinton in 1838 and died March 5, 1871. To Mr. and Mrs. Chit-
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tenden the following children were born: 1. Bertha Oliva, born in 1862, the widow of Herbert Sanford, lives at Potsdam. 2. Edna Mary, born in 1866, died in 1897, was the wife of Elmore M. Kent. 3. Jay H., the sub- ject of this sketch. 4. Mabel, born in 1874, died in 1877. 5. Lawrence A., born in 1876, lives at Hopkinton.
Jay H. Chittenden attended Ogdensburg Academy and in 1889 was graduated from Albany Business College. He has since been interested in business at Hopkinton, and from 1893 until 1930 also held the office of postmaster. His wife received the appointment in 1930. The business establishment of Mr. Chittenden was completely destroyed by fire in 1927 but was rebuilt on the original site in the same year.
On Sept. 19, 1893, Mr. Chittenden married Miss Gertrude Hoyt, of Parishville, N. Y., the daughter of Edson and Ceclia (Royal) Hoyt. Mr. Hoyt died in 1894 and his wife in 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Chittenden have two children: 1. Clark S., a graduate of Potsdam High School, and the Sweeney Automobile School of Kansas City, Mo. He is associated in business with his father and also owns a feed mill at Hopkinton. 2. Char- lotte E., born Dec. 13, 1909, a graduate of Potsdam High School and Pots- dam Normal School. She is a teacher at Nicholville.
Mr. Chittenden is a Republican. He held the office of overseer of the poor for 15 years and served as town clerk from 1893 until 1913. He and his family are active members of the Congregational Church.
Winfred W. Murray .- One of the able young business men of St. Law- rence County is Winfred W. Murray, who has the agency for the Chevrolet automobile at Winthrop. He was born at Stockholm, Aug. 3, 1892, the son of Orson and Ella (Ide) Murray.
Orson Murray, who died in 1926, had spent his entire life in St. Law- rence County, being a native of Stockholm. He owned and operated a fine dairy farm of 100 acres for many years. In 1915 he was elected commis- sioner of highways and held that office for several terms. He was living retired at Stockholm at the time of his death. Mr. Murray was a Demo- crat, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Grange and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife died in 1901. Both are buried at Stockholm. Their children were: 1. Ida R., married Harry Farmer, lives at Norwood. 2. Gordon R., lives at Winthrop. 3. Leslie N., lives at Norwood. 4. Carl O., lives at Norwood. 5. Winfred W., the subject of this sketch. 6. Earl H., lives at Norwood. 7. Arthur G., lives at Winthrop.
Winfred W. Murray attended the public schools of Stockholm and Nor- wood, being a graduate of Norwood High School. In 1910 he entered the
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employ of H. M. Kinsman & Company, of Norwood, and remained with that organization until 1927. He has since been interested in the automobile business at Winthrop as agent of the Chevrolet automobile, having pur- chased the garage and sales agency of H. M. Kinsman. He handles a com- plete line of accessories and has a well equipped garage.
On Sept. 12, 1914, Mr. Murray married Miss Agnes T. Woods, of Sara- toga County, N. Y., the daughter of Thomas F. and Mary (Fay) Woods. The former died in 1923 and the latter resides at Schenectady, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Murray have been born two children: 1. Philip E., born May 15, 1915, attends Winthrop High School. 2. Jane Agnes, born Dec. 10, 1919.
Mr. Murray is a Republican and since January, 1930, has held the office of town clerk of Stockholm. He is a member of St. Patrick's Cath- olic Church and belongs to the Massena Country Club, St. Regis Falls Fish and Game Club, and Farm Bureau.
Henry James Matthews, M. D .- A graduate of the College of Medicine of the University of Vermont, class of 1879, Dr. Matthews for more than half a century has been a distinguished physician and surgeon of St. Law- rence County. He was born at Massena, St. Lawrence County, Nov. 25, 1854, the son of James H. and Emily Catherine (Beldin) Matthews.
James H. Matthews was born at Bombay, St. Lawrence County, the son of Rome Matthews, who was a prosperous and well known farmer of the town of Bombay, Franklin County. James H. Matthews spent his early life on his father's farm and began his business career as a mer- chant at Grand Traverse, Mich., where he remained for five years. He then returned to farming and owned and operated a well improved farm in the town of Hopkinton. Mr. Matthews was a prominent Republican and held membership in the Methodist Church. He died in 1884 and his wife, who was a native of Fort Covington, Franklin County, died in 1917. Both are buried in Bombay Corners Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Matthews were born five children: 1. Allen Frank, born in 1853, died in 1897. 2. Henry James, the subject of this sketch. 3. Mina L., who died in 1900, was the wife of Frank San-Jule. 4. Charles R., who died in 1927, served as a mem- ber of the General Assembly from Franklin County for four years, and at the time of his death was agent for the Travelers Life Insurance Com- pany. 5. Ida E., who died in 1881.
Henry James Matthews received his early education in the public schools of St. Lawrence County and attended Lawrenceville and Amster- dam Academies, and graduated from the latter in 1876. As mentioned
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above, he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Vermont in 1879. He began his professional career at Helena, St. Law- rence County, and was located there until February, 1881. He has since been established in practice at Nicholville, and is one of the outstanding physicians and surgeons of the North Country. He is a member of the St. Lawrence County, New York State, and American Medical Associa- tions, and served as health officer from 1907 until 1925.
On June 9, 1887, Dr. Matthews was united in marriage with Miss Attie Day, of Nicholville, who died in October, 1929. She was the daughter of Lyman and Catherine (McCuen) Day. The former died in 1884 and the latter in 1900. Both were natives of St. Lawrence County. To Doctor and Mrs. Matthews were born two children: 1. Anna Laurie, born Jan. 12, 1892, a graduate of Brushton High School and the Potsdam State Nor- mal School. She married Gordon L. Cole and lives at Nicholville. They have a son, Grant Gordon, born May 18, 1922. 2. Walter Charles, born Nov. 26, 1895. He attended the Brushton High School, and is now inter- ested in the automobile business at Nicholville.
Throughout his life Dr. Matthews has been identified with the Repub- lican party. He is a member of the Methodist Church and his wife be- longed to the Baptist Church.
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