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bills, he secured the passage of the bridge bill, appropriating $5,000 for the building of the iron bridge which now spans the Hndson River at the village of North Creek. Dr. Martine has done much to develop the business interests of Northern New York. He built with his partner, Randolph McNutt, now of Buffalo, N. Y., the first pulp mill erected in Warren County, placing therefrom, upon the market, the first wood pulp manufactured in Warren County, many car loads of which were shipped to Europe. He has done much to develop the beautiful resorts of the Adirondack region by opening one of the most popular gateways into that wilderness. In 1874 he erected the "Blue Mountain Lake House " located on the shores of the romantic lake of that name, and at the base of the lofty Blue Mountain, thirty miles from the terminus of the Adirondack railroad. This house, with its outlying cottages, furnishing accommodations for about 300 guests, is visited by hundreds of tourists who declare this resort one of the most charming in all that region. In 1878 he estab- lished the " Martine Drug Store" at North Creek, which was man- aged by his brother, Byron A. Martine, up to the time of his death in 1881. The store is still in a prosperous condition, a veritable boon of convenience to a widespread section of country. Dr. Martine is a fellow of the New York State Medical Association, and is one of its original members. He has served several terms as President of the Warren County Medical Society, also of the late Tri-County Medical Society. He is a member of the American Medical Association, and was a delegate to the World's Medical Congress; and is now President of the Warren County Medical Society. For five years he was Secre- tary of the United States Board of Pension Examiners. In conjunc- tion with Dr. Lemon Thomson he, in 1885, established the Glens Falls Hospital. In various other ways he has been an incessant worker in every measure tending to elevate the medical profession. He has served as Coroner, Health Officer, and is now one of the Trustees of the Crandall Free Library, and of the Glens Falls Academy; is one of the originators and is now President of the Glens Falls Lyceum. He is a life member of the American Peace Society, also a member of the New York State Historical Association, and for fifty years has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Warren County has been the theatre of his medical career with the exception of a short time when he served as a Volunteer Surgeon dur- ing the War of the Rebellion, in which he lost five brothers.
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Doctor Martine is a constant reader and close student of general literature. He has an extensive library, embracing the choicest of the world's literary productions, especially enriched by works of deep eruditional interests and freshened by the very latest collections in scientific research. He has been a frequent lecturer on different topics, and when a public library for Glens Falls was first agitated he gave an interesting lecture in the old Opera House, donating his fee therefor of $50, as a library nucleus. His writings have been mostly confined to medical subjects and one of his productions entitled "A New Plan of Treatment for Pneumonia" is of especial value, and appears in the "Transactions of the New York State Medical Associa- tion " for 1888, and it may truthfully be said while there is an abund- ance of medical literature throughout the world on the treatment of pneumonia, this article of Dr. Martine's is the only one which outlines a cure for this formidable disease. Dr. Martine has been one of the most liberal and public spirited citizens of Warren County, and it is stated has earned and given away to the worthy poor a large fortune.
He is a gentleman of great energy and throws into every under- taking with which he is connected all his fruitful resources. Possess- ing kindly, genial manners, and never more happy than when aid- ing others, he stands a unique figure among the noblest sons of War- ren County.
His career is an illustrious example of a life well lived, and his reputation as a useful man and skillful physician will long continue in the affectionate memory of all who know him.
HOTEL CUNNINGHAM-One of the finest hotel buildings in northern New York, and a structure that is a great addition to the appearance of Sandy Hill, is the Hotel Cunningham. This building was erected on the site of the old Coffee House, and was opened in June, 1899. It fronts directly upon the handsome little park in the center of the village and is centrally located in the business district of Fort Edward, Sandy Hill and Glens Falls.
Since its opening day this fine hotel has been conducted by Edward Reynolds, a hotel man of long experience, who has made this house one of the most popular in this part of the state. The house is capable of accommodating a large number of guests, its rooms are bright and airy, and its dining room is celebrated all over the state.
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GEN. JOHN WILLIAMS-In addition to the lengthy sketch of the career of this notable man, which begins on page 268, Part I., of this work, we here append his family history. He was twice married. His first wife was Mrs. Susanna Turner. There children were: Susan, wife of Rev. Alexander Proudfit, who was for forty years pastor of the Associate Reformed, now the United Presbyterian Church in Salem; Elizabeth, who married Ebenezer Proudfit; Maria, who married Hon. Anthony I. Blanchard, and John Williams, who was appointed by Gov. Morgan Lewis, 2d Lieutenant of the First Squadron, Third Division, State Cavalry, and by Gov. De Witt Clin- ton, Colonel of the 7th Regiment of State Cavalry. He was subse- quently Aide-de-Camp to the Brigadier General of the 16th Brigade of Infantry.
General Williams' second wife was Mrs. Mary Townley, of New York City, who died without issue.
Colonel John Williams, his son, married Ann Wray and had two children: John, who married Harriet B. Martin, and Mary, who mar- ried Rev. Dr. George W. Bethune.
The children of the last John Williams are: John M. Williams, who married Frances Schriver, Miss Harriet M. Williams and Miss Fanny H. Williams. These, with Miss Marion, daughter of John M. Wil- liams, reside in the colonial mansion, the "Williams Home," in Salem.
Prof. John Francis Williams, Ph. D., was the youngest male descendent of Gen. John Williams. He had achieved great distinc- tion in the scientific world, and his untimely death, November 9, 1891, was universally lamented.
The lineal descendants of General Williams number about three hundred, comprising families of honorable station and many who have become prominent in social and professional ranks.
DELBERT R. HASKINS, the leading druggist of Granville, was born at Dorset, Rutland County, Vt., July 20, 1857, and was educated at the Burr & Burton Seminary, Manchester, Vt. He broke off with his studies and took up the printer's trade for a time, but afterwards returned to the seminary and completed his education. He then took a position as clerk in a drug store at Manchester, and there remained
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until 1881, when he removed to Granville and engaged in the drug business for himself, and made it his permanent home.
Mr. Haskins, on December 1, 1887, married Cora E., daughter of Jessie and Lucinda (Woodard) Sherman. They have a family of three children, namely: Jesse, Henry Gray and Esther Haskins.
In addition to his drug business, which is complete in every depart- ment, Mr. Haskins is also interested in farming. In 1888 he built a fine residence in Granville, which he subsequently traded for a farm of 107 acres in South Granville, where he carries on a fine dairy busi- ness, along with general farming. He is an enterprising and progres- sive business man, always ready to support any undertaking looking to the advancement of his town or county, and was one of the pro- moters of the Granville Telephone Company at Granville, which he operated for five years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
CAPTAIN JULIUS H. HIGLEY-The subject of this sketch, who is one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Washington County, was born at Fort Ann, N. Y., March 19, 1838, and was edu- cated at select schools, the State Normal School at Albany and the Greenwich Academy. Immediately after graduating he began teach- ing school and was so engaged until the breaking out of the War of the Rebellion when his patriotism led him to war in the Union cause. He enlisted in Company E, 123d Regiment, New York Volunteer In- fantry on August 22, 1862. He entered the ranks as a private soldier and faithfully served his country in that capacity until July 7, 1864, when he was appointed First Lieutenant in Company A, 109th U. S. C. T. Infantry, having been previously examined by a military board. He was again ordered before a military board, and on May 31, 1865, was made Captain of Company A, 109th U. S. C. T., and served with the 123d Regiment at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and then went west with his regiment. After the defeat of the Union army at Chickamauga, he was with Sherman until June 27, 1864. when he was ordered to Louisville to join the 109th Regiment, which was being organized there. He commanded the advance of part of the line at Petersburg, and was near the place where General A. P.
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Hill was killed. At Gettysburg he was among those ordered in front of the Federal line to skirmish with Confederate sharpshooters. He was present at Lee's surrender, and after the surrender of Johnson he went with his regiment to Texas. He remained there from June, 1865, to March, 1866, when the regiment was ordered to Louisville. He was mustered out March 15, 1866. He passed his examination for a Captaincy in the regular army and passed high, but never received the appointment. During his service as a soldier, nearly four years, he was never absent from duty and although he passed through many battles was never wounded.
After the war Captain Higley engaged in farming and teaching. He has taught almost continuously for the last fifteen years.
On December 29, 1866, Captain Higley married Lydia M. Duel, daughter of Morgan and Lydia M. (Day) Duel and they have a family of three children living, namely: Albert M .. born February 9, 1868, Brodie G., born October 6, 1872, and Mabel D., born August 26, 1876.
Captain Higley is a member of Post Norman F. Wier No. 453, G. A. R., at Hartford, N. Y., and always acts as Chaplain upon the death of any of his comrades, and also of Herschel Lodge No. 508, F. & A. M., and of the Methodist church. He is a Colonel on the G. A. R. staff of the state of New York, and in politics is a Republican. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln and has never wavered in his allegiance to the Republican party for the past forty years. He is also active in public affairs and has held town offices and is largely interested in agriculture and the manufacture of cheese.
The founder and progenitor of the Higley family in America was Captain John Higley, who came from the county of Surry, England, and settled in Windsor, Conn., in 1666. He was a direct descendant of Sir Thomas Moore.
Captain John Higley had eleven children, one of whom, Nathaniel, had a son Dudley, whose son, Charles D. Higley, was the father of Captain Julius H. Higley.
On his mother's side Captain Higley is a descendant from Obediah Denio. His mother's maiden name was Eunice Denio.
Captain Noah Day was born in 1760. His son Hosea had a daugh- ter, Lydia M. Day, who married Morgan Duel. Their daughter, Lydia M. Duel, is Captain Higley's wife.
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CHARLES EDWIN MILLS, the subject of this sketch, was born in Fort Edward on the 21st day of May, 1833. He learned the carpenters' trade under his father, Peter Mills.
When Fort Sumter was fired upon he enlisted in defense of the Union and the Flag, and gave his life for the country, falling in the second Battle of Bull Run with his face to the foe. He enlisted in Co. "B" 22d Regiment, N. Y. Vol. Infantry. and was a model ser- geant, always caring for the men, looking for their comfort and wel- fare. The G. A. R. Post in Fort Edward is named for him.
CHARLES H. STICKNEY was a good citizen and a Christian soldier, always to be found where duty called; he gave his life for the cause, falling in the battle of South Mountain and was buried near a church at the foot of the mountain, after the war his remains were brought home and given a Masonic burial.
WILLIAM H. HOYSRADT enlisted in May, 1861, and was mustered into the United States service June 6, as fourth sergeant in Co. " B,' was with the regiment in all the engagements. After the second Battle of Bull Run he was promoted to Lieutenant, and came home with the company, and lived many years to enjoy as best he could the fruits of his labors and hardships.
ROBERT . E. McCoy enlisted and was instrumental in raising Com- pany "B" of the 22d Regiment N. Y. State Vol. Infantry, and was by vote of the men of the company, made its first Captain. He was a thorough military man and had the best company in the regiment. He gave his life for the cause in the second Battle of Bull Run, and was buried on the field near where he fell.
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JAMES W. McCoy entered the service in Co. "B," 22d Regiment, as 2d Lieutenant, was promoted to Captain after the death of his brother, Robert, and Ist Lieutenant Duncan Lendrum. Going through all the engagements with the regiment, and retiring with the remnant of his company in July, 1863, when the grateful citizens of Fort Edward gave him and the other survivors a hearty welcome. Was killed by the falling of a derrick.
EDWIN P. RAY, a printer by trade, entered the United States service in Co. "B," 22d Regiment N. Y. State Vol., serving his country faithfully, until in the second Battle of Bull Run, he lost his left eye and was subsequently discharged on surgeon's certificate.
EDWIN L. BRAGG entered the service in Co. "B," 22d Regiment, served his country in the ranks for two long years and came home with the small remnant of those who were the original number of the regiment.
INDEX.
Abeel, David, 292 Abercrombie, Gen., 74
commands expedition against Crown Point, 93 is repulsed at Ticonderoga. 99 is replaced by Gen. Amherst, 108 Ackland, Lady, at battle of Saratoga, 256 Adams, John, 165 Adirondack Indians, Traditions of, 13
Aix-la-Chapelle, Treaty of, 37 Albany County, contents of, in 1683. I sub-division and boundaries in 1772, I Cambridge and Easton taken from, and annexed to Washington, 3 Albany, Town of, contained in Albany county, I military road from, to Canada, 27 Algonquin Indians treaty of, with Champlain, 12 Allen, Ethan reward offered for capture of. 128 Ticonderoga surrenders to, 138 taken prisoner and sent to England, I43 treason of, 293 Allen, Cornelius sketch of, 562 Allen, Hon. Cornelius Lansing sketch of. 512 Allen, John, and family murdered, 183 Amherst, Gen. commands expedition against Louis- burg, 93 commands English forces in Amer- ica, 98 captures Ticonderoga and Crown Point, 108 Ann. Queen, war of. 12-32 Ft. Ann named in honor of, 29 Argyle, Town of named after Duke of Argyle, 414 location and settlement, 415 supervisors, 416 churches, 418 Arnold, Hon. A. D. sketch of. 568
Arnold, Benedict captures St. Johns, 140 at siege of Quebec, 143 in naval battle on Lake Champlain, 1.49 at battle of Saratoga, 246 Ashton, Thomas, organizes second Methodist Episcopal church in Amer- ica, 332 Assembly, Colonial
divides Albany county into three parts, i
provides election for Charlotte coun- ty, 2 vacates title to part of Washington county, 1I declares hostilities in French war, 32 petitions London Board of Trade, 128 adourns forever, 141 Assembly, New England Colonial condemns disregard of treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, 40 Aubrey, Thomas, 178 Ayres, Robert, 193
Baker, Elisha D. publishes the Sandy Hill Herald, 495 Baker. F. I. sketch of, 565
Baker, Dr. introduces smallpox into Gates' arniy, 145
Ballston Carleton's expedition against, 284 Bancroft, B. F., 403 Barnes, and family murdered, 184 Bartholomew, Alanson Douglas sketch of, 550
Bartlett, Dr. gives an account of McCrea tragedy, 191
Bascom, Robert O. edits and publishes Norton's Or- derly Book, 150 sketch of, 503
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Batten Creek
a boundary of Albany county, 2 contained in Washington county, 6 name of derived, 105
Bateaux construction, etc., see note, 76 Baum, Col.
sent against Bennington, 214 mortally wounded, 216
Bellomont, Earl of sends John Schuyler to Frontenac, II treachery of, 21
Betts, Royal C. sketch of, 563
Bingham, William W.
publishes The Salem Sun, 493
Black Creek contained in Washington county, 7
Blair, Bernard, sketch of, 508
Blake, Robert
anecdote related to Dr. Clark by, 129 Blanchard, H. T.
founds the Whitehall Chronicle, 499
Bleecker, Jan Janse, II
Bloody Pond, fight at, 62
Blanchard, Col. Joshua commands New Hampshire troops,
47 stationed at Ft. Edward, 61
Boies, David A. sketch of, 509
Boies, Joseph sketch of, 510
Bouquet, Col., 81
Braddock, Gen. Edward sent to America, 44 plan of campaign of, 45 defeat and death of, 46
Bradstreet, Col. rebuilds bridges for Abercrombie's expedition, 99 Brant, Joseph
with Jackson's expedition against Crown Point, 57
describes battle of Bloody Pond, 63 Bratt, Frederick A. sketch of. 559 Breyman, Col. with Burgoyne's expedition, 156 is killed, 247
Brunswicker Dragoons, 214 Brown, John
publishes the Sandy Hill Herald, 496
Burby, Augustus Alonzo sketch of. 561
Burgoyne, Gen. plans campaign of 1777, 154 succeeds Carleton, 155 forces under, 156 occupies Crown Point, 157 at Schuylerville, 232 defeated at Freeman's farm, 236 surrender of, 269 career of, 273
Bullard, Daniel A.
British excavations on farm of,236 Burke, Edmund denounces Indian atrocities, 184-198
Cambridge, Town of annexed to Washington county, 3, 298, 446
patentees and settlers in, 447 supervisors of. 448
Cambridge, village of location and settlement of, indus- tries of, 449 centennial celebration of, 450 educational institutions, 452 churches of. 453
Cameron, Maj. Duncan, 344
Campbell. Maj. Duncan killed at Ticonderoga, 102
sketch of, 103
Campbell, Capt. John at battle of Ticonderoga, 100
Campbell, Capt. Laughton visits Washington county
brings colonists ; to Washington
county, 4I duplicity of Governor of New York towards, 42 tribute to, 43
Canada
militarv road to Albany from, 27 Canoes, Indian mode of building, 25 Carleton, Sir Guy
repulsed at Longqueil, 142 pursues Gen. Thomas, 144
treatment of prisoners by, 147
defeats Arnold on Champlain, 149 is relieved by Burgoyne, 155 second invasion of, 283
Carrol, Charles, diary of, 315
Cartier ascends the St. Lawrence river, 13 Carver, Jonathan
describes massacre at Ft. William- Henry, 87 Carver, Peter. Journal of, 358 Chambley, village of destroyed by Mohawk Indians, 19 Champlain canal, 346
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