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years and was one of its leading merchants. He and John A. Gris- wold of Troy were proprietors of a large blasting furnace in Fort Edward. He retired from active business in 1890. His parents were Joel and Annie (Austin) Potter. Joel Potter was a descendant of Nathaniel Potter who came from England in 1677 and settled at Portsmouth, R. I. Another ancestor of Mrs. Taylor was the noted scout and Revolutionary soldier, Jacob Benson, known as " Banfoot " Benson. He was a native of Massachusetts. Another ancestor came from London in 1665. He was a son of Robert Wilson, who owned certain large estates in Warwickshire, England.
J. B. TAYLOR .- The subject of this sketch has long been one of the active and representative men of the town of Fort Ann, which is his native place. He was born February 11, 1844, in the old Taylor homestead, the house in which he now resides, and received his edu- cation in the common schools at Fort Ann and at the Fort Edward Institute.
He learned the trade of carpenter and builder as well that of carriage maker, and followed these pursuits for a number of years, but latterly turned his attention to farming, in which he is now engaged.
It is in the days of peace that the best and most abiding history of a country is made and in this the carpenter and the farmer play the inost decidedly important parts, for one produces and the other builds up. In both of these lines Mr. Taylor has been active and successful and has by his own ability made himself a valued citizen. He takes an intelligent interest in all public affairs and public improvements and has held the office of Highway Commissioner in his town.
In 1875 Mr. Taylor married Lenora Cudney of Stony Creek. They have two daughters, Clara and Grace. Mr. Taylor's parents were Philander and Harriet (Barker) Taylor. Philander Taylor is still liv- ing at the age of 87 years.
On August 11, 1862, Mr. Taylor enlisted in a Washington County Regiment and served as private and sergeant until the close of the war, and was wounded at Atlanta, Ga.
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HENRY THOMPSON was born on the farm on which he now resides, in the town of Jackson, Washington County, N. Y., January 10, 1847. He was educated at the Cambridge Academy, and after leaving school embarked in the occupation of farming, which he has always followed.
On June 11, 1889, Henry Thompson married Ella M. Blodgett, of Detroit, Michigan, and they have two children, namely: Henry W. and Eldred K.
Mr. Thompson's parents were William and Ora (Buck) Thompson.
Mr. Thompson is one of the representative farmers of Washington County, and has always taken an active interest in local affairs. He has been school trustee and is a stockholder in the Cambridge Na- tional Bank.
DANIEL TINKEY was born in South Argyle, Washington County, N. Y., June 26, 1832, and was educated at the old Argyle Academy, from which he was graduated in the year 1852. After completing his edu- cation he went to work on the farm with his father, where he remained until he was married, March 6, 1856. Mrs. Tinkey's maiden name was Nancy Jane Willett, and she was a native of North Argyle. Mr. Tinkey's parents were Stephen and Catharine (Bain) Tinkey.
Henry Tinkey, grandfather of Daniel Tinkey, was a native of Washington County, and lived to be ninety-three years old. He died in 1840.
WILLIAM CONNELL TRIPLER, D. D. S., the leading dentist of Fort Edward, is a native of Philadelphia, and after receiving a thorough literary education, entered Towne Scientific School, of the University of Pennsylvania, afterward taking up the study of dentistry, and after a four years' course was graduated from that institution in April, 1884. During two years of his college course he devoted a great deal of attention to sciences, and is a member of the Delta Phi Fraternity of his Alma Mater.
Dr. Tripler began the practice of his profession in Norristown, Penn., where he remained five years. He then removed to Glens Falls, and finally settled in Fort Edward in 1894.
Dr. Tripler is a member of Fort Edward Lodge No. 267, F. & A.
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M. ; Fort Edward Chapter No. 171, R. A. M .; Washington Council No. 261, Royal Arcanum, and George Satterlee Hose Company No. 2, of Fort Edward.
In August, 1899, Dr. Tripler married Clara B. Lamarche. His parents were William Charles and Elizabeth L. Tripler. The Tripler family is an old American one.
Dr. Tripler's grandfather, Jacob Tripler, was a resident of Penn- sylvania, and his people settled in that state prior to the Revolution- ary War, coming over with Pastorius, the celebrated German scien- tist. Dr. Tripler's father, William Charles Tripler, was a Union soldier in a Pennsylvania regiment in the War of the Rebellion.
GEORGE TURNER .- One of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Fort Edward was born at Waklon, England, October 27, 1825, and came to America in 1850. He settled first in Schenectady and resided there for about five and one-half years. There, in 1851, he married Elizabeth M. Swart, a descendant of the Glens, after whom Glens Falls was named. They have a family of two children, namely: Captain Reuben B. and Georgetta. Captain Turner is captain of the Sixth Infantry, United States Regular Army; is a graduate of West Point, and participated in the Spanish War and was at Santiago when it surrendered, and is now acting as superin- tendent of Fort Spokane. He superintended the construction of Fort Thomas from commencement to finish.
In 1855 Mr. Turner settled in Fort Edward where he has followed the occupation of merchant tailor for the past forty-five years. He commands the respect of his fellow townsmen and has held different public offices in the village of Fort Edward. He was Treasurer of the village for one year; was Police Justice of the village four years and of the town for two years. He has also been Justice of the Peace for seven years.
Mr. Turner's parents were George and Amy Turner, both English. His mother was born and died in the same house, and the family have lived in that house for about five hundred years. Mr. Turner's daughter, Georgetta, married Frederick Cornell of Sandy Hill, and they have two sons, Henry Cornell and Glen M. Cornell.
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MISS FRANCES A. TEFFT was born in Sandy Hill, Washington County, N. Y., August 1, 1845, and is the daughter of John H. and Dyantha (Winchip) Tefft.
Miss Tefft educated herself for a teacher, and her first experience was in the Argyle Academy, where she began teaching in 1864, along with Mr. McLaren. She remained in that institution for three years, and in 1867 she and Mr. McLaren were associated in a private school at Sandy Hill. In the next year, 1868, Miss Tefft accepted the posi- tion of preceptress of the Union Schools of Sandy Hill, which position she held until 1876, when she and Mr. McLaren purchased the Glens Falls Academy, where she taught until 1887, when she returned to Sandy Hill, and again became principal of the Union Schools. This position she has filled, up to the present time, and with most pro- nounced success. Indeed, through her entire career, her work has been characterized by such ability and success that she stands in the front rank of the teachers of the State. Sandy Hill is justly proud of its schools, and their efficiency is to be attributed, in a large degree, to the intelligent work of their principal.
Miss Tefft's ancestors were of English descent, and settled in this country at a very early date.
EDWIN B. TEMPLE, one of Washington County's most respected and honored citizens, was born in Granville, Washington County, N. Y., January 8, 1825. He had very few school advantages, and began working on his father's farm when a boy, attending the district school in the winter months. After leaving home he began farm life for himself in Hebron, which he continued for some time. In 1868 he returned to Granville, where he purchased a farm north of the village, and here continued the business of farming, and that of speculator in potatoes and wool, for many years.
In politics Mr. Temple has always been a staunch Republican, and has been honored by his party on several occasions. He was Super- visor of the town of Granville for a term of six years, and has often been sent to County Conventions as a delegate. In 1899 he was elected County Treasurer, which office he has filled to the highest satisfaction of the residents of the county.
Mr. Temple is a son of Roswell and Elizabeth (Case) Temple, both
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of whom were natives of Washington County. His grandfather, Ros- well Temple, was one of the pioneer settlers of Worcester, Mass.
On the 3d day of September, 1852, Mr. Temple was united in mar- riage to Mary Woodard, daughter of Daniel and Anna (Case) Woodard. They have three children, namely: Orla M., married Angie Warren, in California; Charlotte, wife of James S. Potter, in Argyle, and Ralph, who married Grace Corning, of Granville.
Socially, and in a business way, Mr. Temple is a man held in high esteem for his straightforward manner, his integrity and his acknowl- edged ability. Indirection is to him unknown. Having confidence in others, he holds that all men have more good points than bad ones, and that the world was made to be cheerful in. He hates all preten- sions and shams that tend to raise one honest man above another in the estimation of the people. He has a strong personality, is pleasant of manner, and is deservedly popular, both as a citizen and as an official.
LUTHER ROSWELL TEMPLE was born in Granville, Washington County, N. Y., November 28, 1829. He is the third son of Roswell and Elizabeth (Case) Temple. What little early education he received was obtained in the district schools and the North Hebron Academy. When twenty-three years of age he began farming in South Gran- ville, so continuing for thirty-four years. In 1890 he came to Gran- ville and bought six acres of land in what is now the best part of the village located west of the Mettowee River. He opened up streets, and sold off village lots, and where the original six acres stood, there are now nineteen splendid residences owned by the occupants; so that he has played a very important part in the building up of this thriv- ing village.
Mr. Temple has led a very busy life and, although now practically retired, he still is interested in financial matters, having always been successful as an investor and interested in western loans.
He has also taken an active part in public affairs, having held the position of Assessor for twelve years. He was formerly a Republican, although recently (for the past few years) he has voted with the Prohi- bitionists. He has been a director of the Farmers National Bank and is still a stockholder in that institution. In 1865 he became a member
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of the Baptist Church of North Hebron. While in Hebron he was Church Clerk for eighteen years and Superintendent of the Sunday School for some time.
Mr. Temple has a beautiful residence on the corner of Quaker and Mettowee streets. This house is not only finely located, but is a model residence, exactly suited to his quiet unpretentious tastes. He still owns one farm in Granville, and is largely interested in real estate.
On April 9, 1856, Mr. Temple married Delia M. Smith of Hebron, N. Y., daughter of Eli and Eunice Smith, and they have four child- ren, namely: William D. Temple, travelling salesman, Eli S. Temple, who died at the age of twenty-eight years, Mary C., wife of James C. Robinson of Nebraska, and Eunice L., wife of Henry L. Coy of Eas- ton, Washington County, N. Y.
Mr. Temple is an unobtrusive and a self-made man. By strict attention to business, hard work and good judgment, he has accumu- lated wealth in an honorable way, and enjoys the highest respect and best wishes of the community in which he resides.
WILLIS ASHTON TENNEY, M. D., was born at Morristown, Vt., April 10, 1853, and is a son of Daniel W. and Henrietta (Powers) Tenney, both of whom were natives of New Hampshire.
Willis Ashton Tenney was educated at the Peoples Academy. Mor- ristown, Vt., and at the Medical Department of the University of Vermont, in Burlington, from which he was graduated with the degree of M. D., in 1877.
Early in life, and before taking his medical degree, Dr. Tenney developed a great interest in the cause of education, and began teach- ing school at the age of seventeen years, continuing in that profession until twenty-three years of age. He was principal of the graded school at Winooski, Vt., and also principal of the Stowe High School, in Stowe, Vt., and of the Underhill, Vermont, Academy. He was only twenty years of age when he became principal of the Winooski school.
He began the practice of medicine in Brattleboro, Vt., as associate with Dr. Henry D. Holton, Professor of Materia Medica and Thera- peutics, in the Medical Department of the University of Vermont.
In 1878 he settled in Granville, where he has since resided, and has
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built up a large practice. He has taken two post graduate courses in New York City, one on the Eye and Ear, and one on the Nose and Throat, and in both of these important scientific fields he is recog- nized as an authority and an expert.
Dr. Tenney is a member of the Vermont State Medical Society, and also of the Washington County Medical Society, of which he was Pres- ident for three years.
When Dr. Tenney came to Granville the educational interests of the village were in an unsatisfactory condition, and in need of reor- ganization and development. The village was divided into two opposing districts, each containing a district school. There were also two select schools. Very rarely was any Granville youth sent to col- lege. Dr. Tenney interested himself in the work of placing the edu- cational affairs of the village upon a broad and intelligent basis, and succeeded in bringing about the consolidation of the opposing districts into one school. The select schools were also absorbed by securing their teachers for services in the Union School, and finally getting the schools in condition to be acceptable under the Regents. Largely through Dr. Tenney's efforts the schools developed from two district schools, with teachers employed at a salary of $400 per annum, to a splendid Union School, employing a principal on a salary of $1,400, and ten assistant teachers, all well paid, and Granville is now sending many of her young men to college.
GENEALOGY OF THE VAN WORMER FAMILY .- Rev. Everardus Bogar- dus was born in Holland and emigrated to New Amsterdam in the year 1633. While pastor of the First Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam, in the New Netherlands, he married Anneke Janse, widow of Rodofl Jansen, in the year 1638.
The Rev. Everardus Bogardus was shipwrecked and drowned while on the ship "Princess," bound for Holland on a visit, in 1657.
The marriage of Everardus Bogardus and Anneke Janse is recorded in a book in the Surrogate's office, in New York City, bearing date of 1648.
They had children, baptized as follows: William, baptized 1638; Cornelius, 1640; Jonas, 1643, and Peter, 1645.
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William Bogardus married Wintie Sybrant, and they had children as follows: Everardus, Sytie and Anna.
Anna Bogardus married Jacob Brower, and they had children born as follows: Sybrant, in 1682; Jacob, November 30, 1684;' William, May 8, 1687; Everardus, December 8, 1689, and Adam, in 1696.
Sybrant Brower married Sarah Weber, and they had children as follows: Jacob, Arnout, Sybrant, Jannette, Petros, Annantie and Cornelius.
Jacob Brower married Maria Bovey, April 6, 1717, and they had children christened as follows: Catryna. December 29, 1717; Nellitie, March 13, 1719; Patres, April 29, 1722 ; Atie, June 17, 1724; Matthew, January 15, 1727; Lina, March 30, 1729; Mariah, October 7, 1733; Ananatije, March 1, 1737; Catalina, September 21, 1740, and Mathias, August 7, 1743.
Henry Van Wormer married Catalina Brower, and they had children as follows: Jacob Van Wormer, Nellie Van Wormer, and perhaps others.
Jacob Van Wormer, son of Henry and Catalina (Brower) Van Wor- mer, was a Revolutionary soldier, and served in the Fourteenth Albany County Regiment (Hoosick and Schaghticoke District) and was a member of the Third Company of said regiment, Mathew DeGarmo, Captain. Jacob served as a private until June 22, 1778, when he was made Ensign of the Company, and March 4, 1780, he was pro- moted and made Second Lieutenant of said company. See "Docu- ments Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New York," volume 15, pages 272, 504, or the "Archives of the State of New York-The Revolution," volume 1, pages 272, 504-prepared under the direction of the Board of Regents, by Barthold Fernow. Weed, Parsons & Company, Printers-1887.
At the close of the war Jacob came to Kingsbury from Schaghti- coke, when there were but seven families in that town. A few years later he removed to the site of the present village of West Fort Ann, and built the first sawmill on Podunk Brook. See Crisfield Johnson's History of Washington County, published by Everts & Ensign-Phil- adelphia-1878.
Jacob and Polly, his wife, resided at West Fort Ann as late as April 8, 1814. See their deed of real estate to Liberty Branch, of that date, and recorded in Washington County Clerk's Office, June 13, 1815, in Liber M of Deeds, at page 199.
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Peter Van Wormer, a son of Jacob, was born July 1, 1791, and resided in Jefferson and Oswego Counties. Some time in the earlier part of the present century Peter visited relatives at West Fort Ann, and on returning, Jacob accompanied him to Ellisburgh, Jefferson County, where he died about the middle of August, 1829. Jacob was interred in the Woodville Cemetery, which is about two and one-half miles from southern Ellisburgh. After Jacob's death Peter moved to Oswego County, taking the family Bible of Jacob with him.
Jacob Van Wormer married Polly Oller, and they had children born as follows: John, February 10, 1771; Henry, February 25, 1773; Jen- nie, April 1, 1775; Mary, May 19, 1777; Sarah, May 7, 1780; Cor- nelius, October 11, 1782; Jacob. December 12, 1784; Elizabeth, Octo- ber 14, 1787; Abraham, October 12, 1789; Peter, July 1, 1791, and Lane, June 2, 1793.
Henry Van Wormer (son of Jacob and Polly Oller Van Wormer) married Olive Griswold, who was born November 23, 1774. They had children born as follows: Jenny, January 31, 1799; Lydia, March 21, 1800; Jacob, November 30, 1801; Calvin, April 1, 1803; Wesley, June 10, 1805; Polly Maryah, September 1, 1807; Hester Ann, May 21, 1810; Henry F., May 4, 1812; Olive Araminta, January 3, 1815, and William, April 29, 1818.
Henry F. Van Wormer married Jane Maria Fuller, who was born December 9, 1824, and they had children born as follows: Francis Marion, born in 1846; William H., in 1848; Rodney, December 9, 1850; Anzo Lettie, in 1853. and Adaline, in 1856.
Francis Marion Van Wormer, now of Sandy Hill, N. Y., served in the Civil War, 1862-1865; his grandfather, Henry Van Wormer, served in the American army, at the battle of Plattsburgh, and his great grandfather, Jacob Van Wormer, served in the American army in the War of the Revolution, as hereinbefore stated.
For Rodney Van Wormer, see "Bench and Bar," this History.
CHARLES A. VAUGHN Was born in the village of Fort Ann, Washing- ton County, N. Y., September 14, 1864, and received his education in the local public schools. His first business experience was that of a clerk in the grocery store of H. C. Clements, which position he held for three years; next he was clerk for John D. Earl four years, after
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which he and Mr. Earl formed a partnership, which still exists, under the firm name of Earl & Vaughn.
Besides being a successful business man, Mr. Vaughn has always taken a deep and intelligent interest in local public affairs. He takes a particular interest in educational matters, and is a member of the Fort Ann School Board. . He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is Secretary of Mount Hope Lodge No. 260, F. & A. M. He is also an active member of the Baptist Church, and a warm advocate of everything tending towards advancement.
In 1892 Mr. Vaughn married Eliza D. Getty, daughter of John H. and Emma (Miller) Getty, and they have a family of two sons, Herbert and Earl. Mr. Vaughn's parents were Whitman and Deborah Vaughn, both of whom were natives of the town of Fort Ann.
There is no older or better known family in Washington County than the Vaughns, and the subject of this sketch is a worthy repre- sentative of an honored name.
HENRY A. QUA .- One of the most prosperous and enterprising merchants in Washington County is the subject of this sketch. He has always lived in the beautiful village of Cambridge, having been born on a farm only a few rods outside the corporate lines on April II, 1850.
He was educated in the district schools and the Cambridge Wash- ington Academy, and began the active duties of life as a clerk, work- ing in two or three different stores until he was twenty-seven years of age, when he formed a partnership with Robert H. Watkins under the firm name of Qua & Watkins. Their store was located on the site occupied by Mr. Qua's present place of business. Both members of the firm being young men of large acquaintance and plenty of energy and enterprise, soon established a flourishing business which Mr. Qua still continues to hold.
On January 1, 1894, after seventeen years of congenial partnership, Mr. Watkins retired from the firm to enter the hardware business, and Mr. Qua became, and is now, sole proprietor of the business, dealing in groceries, boots and shoes, hats and caps, and so on.
In 1887 the firm suffered a severe loss by fire in common with sev- eral others. This was the time when the Ackley Block was burned
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to the ground. The firm immediately rebuilt the store, putting in all modern improvements and equipping it in every way for the expedi- tious conduct of the business.
Mr. Qua has always identified himself with the Republican party and has been an influential worker in its ranks. He has frequently been delegate to Republican County conventions and was a member of the Board of Education for nine years, and was one of those who strongly advocated the building of the new Union Graded School.
As a public citizen Mr. Qua has ever associated himself with, and used his influence to advance the interests of any movements which would be a benefit to his village or county. He is a man with Chris- tian zeal and influence and is an elder in the Presbyterian Church in which he was also a deacon for eight years.
Mr. Qua is treasurer of the Cambridge Fair Association, and the. great financial success of this Association has been largely contributed to by his aid and advice.
On April 16, 1879, Mr. Qua married Alma King, daughter of Jona- than S. King of Cambridge, N. Y.
ALBERT C. VAUGHAN, son of John and Almira (Hovey) Vaughan, was born at Massena, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., September 4, 1845, and was educated in the public schools of his native place.
At the age of sixteen years Mr. Vaughan left school to enlist in Company H, 60th Regiment, New York Volunteers, in which he served out his term of enlistment, namely: two years and nine months. At the expiration of this term he re-enlisted in the same company and regiment, and served until August 25, 1865, when he received his hon- orable discharge at Ogdensburg, N. Y., being one of the few men of today who served throughout the entire War of the Rebellion. He was twice wounded during his service, once at the battle of Chancel- lorsville, and again slightly at Lookout Mountain. Shortly after he was mustered out he came to Fort Ann and settled, making it his permanent home. From 1865 to 1877 he was engaged in boating on the Champlain canal. In 1877 he was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Washington County, which position he held and faithfully filled for eight succeeding years. For the last twenty years he has been - engaged in different lines, principally as speculator.
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Mr. Vaughan has always been a staunch Republican, enjoying the fullest confidence of his party, and on June 4, 1889, he was appointed by President Harrison to the position of Postmaster at Fort Ann. He takes a lively interest in all public affairs, and has been Trustee of the village of Fort Ann, and also a member of the Board of Education. He was the organizer of Lowe Washington Post No. 33, G. A. R., and has held all the offices in this post. He is also a member of Mount Hope Lodge No. 260, F. & A. M.
On May 6, 1868, Mr. Vaughan married Elsie M. Vaughn, daughter of Washington Vaughn, of Fort Ann.
The Vaughans are of English descent, and the family has been notably identified with the history of Northern New York since pioneer days. Benjamin Vaughan, grandfather of Albert C. Vaughan, was one of three brothers who came from Rhode Island and settled in Northern New York when the country was a wilderness. He served as a soldier in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and afterwards settled in Plattsburgh, N. Y., where he died at a very advanced age. His son, John Vaughan, father of the subject of this sketch, was born at Plattsburgh, Clinton County, N. Y., and died there February 9, 1891, at the age of seventy-eight years.
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