aforneU HniocrHttg ffiibrara Sttraca, S7eu f oth BOUGHT WITH THE fNCOME OF THE JACOB H. SCHIFF ENDOWMENT FOR THE PROMOTION OF STUDIES IN HUMAN CIVILIZATION 1918 CORNELL UNWERSTTY LIBftAWf 3 1924 08 637 Date Due -4-R- mijM- ^-^i^W" 4^ a^2£lH_- Interlibyary S^g|3!3 iarv Loaii intcrhbf &fy Loan tr .(^ Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924081310637 BAPTIST HOME Fairport N. Y. f THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OK THE CITY OF ROCHESTER AND MONROE COUNTY, NEW YORK. ILLUSTRATED. llic people that take no pride in the noble achievements of retnoic ancestors will never achieve anything zvorthy to be remembered -with pride by remote generations. — Macaulay. NEW YORK AND CHICAGO; The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 190?, L6 PRBKACK. HE greatest of English historians, Macaulay, and one of the most brilliant writers of the present century, has said : "The history of a country is best told in a record of the lives of its people." In con- formity with this idea, the Biographical Record has been prepared. Instead of going to musty records, and taking therefrom dry statistical matter that can be appreciated by but few, our corps of writers have gone to.the people, the men and women who have, by their enterprise and industry, brought this county to a rank second to none among those comprising this great and noble State, and from their lips have the story of their life struggles. No more interesting or instructive matter could be presented to an intelligent public. In this volume will be found a record of many whose lives are worthy the imitation of coming generations. It tells how some, commencing life in poverty, by industry and economy, have accumulated wealth. It tells how others, \vith limited advantages for securing an education, have become learned men and women, with an influence extending throughout the length and breadth of the land. It tells of men who have risen from the lower walks of life to eminence as statesmen, and whose names have become famous. It tells of those in every walk in life who have striven to succeed, and records how that success has usu- allv crowned their efforts. It tells also of those, who, not seeking the applause of the world, have pursued the " even tenor of their way," content to have it said of them, as Christ said of the woman performing a deed of mercy — " They nave done what they could." It tells how many, in the pride and strength of young manhood, left the plow and the anvil, the lawyer's office and the counting-room, left every trade and profession, and at their country's call went forth valiantly " to do or die," and how through their efforts the Union was restored and peace once more reigned in the land. In the life of every man and of every woman is a lesson that should not be lost upon those who follow after. Coming generations will appreciate this volume and preserve it as a sacred treasure, from the feet that it contains so much that would never find its way into public records, and which would otherwise be inaccessible. Great care has been taken in the compilation of the work and every opportunity possible given to those represented to insure correctness in what has been written ; and the publishers flatter themselves that they give to their readers a work with few errors of consequence. In addition to biographical sketches, portraits of a number of representative citizens are given. The faces of some, and biographical sketches of many, will be missed in this volume. For this the publishers are not to blame. Not having a proper conception of the ^vork, some refused to give the information necessary to compile a sketch, while others were indifferent. Occasionally some member of the family would oppose the enterprise, and on account of such opposition the support of the interested one would be withheld. In a few instances men never could be found, though repeated calls were made at their residence or place of business. June, 1902. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co, INDEX. PAGE Adams, W. H i6i Allen, G. W 331 Allen, John M 28 Allen, Lucius N 354 Andrews, E. R 312 Angle, James L 429 Anthony, Susan B 185 Arnold, Hobart G 250 Babcock, A, Emerson 117 Backus, Azel 128 Bacon, J. B 307 Barnes, C. P 211 Barrett, J. W 377 Farrows, C. S 164 Beickley, J. N 72 Bellinger, Moses 473 Benham, Dr. Harry S 404 Bond, Theodore 417 Brewster, Henry C 38 Briggs, James E 82 •^Brooks, Garry 224 ^Brooks, Lewis S 281 Brown, R. C 464 Buell, G. C 191 Burberry, William 403 Bushman, H. E 416 Caley, T. C 88 Calihan, John 129 Carnahan, George A 17 Chadsey, Hon. John H 146 Chapman, George 252 Chauncey, A. R 256 Clark, B. H 367 Clark, Hiram 189 Clarke, Freeman 405 Clarke, Levi W 409 Cleary, J. P 227 Cochrane, William B 229 Conrow, George L 279 Cook, Frederick 234 Corrigan, Dr. D. J ,. 289 Cox, Patrick 328 Cramer, Prof. W. T 477 Crosman, Charles W 259 Cro.sman, George F 260 Crouch, C. T 80 PAGE Culver, Marvin A 200 Curran, Dr. Richard 14S Curran, Rev. D. J 139 Dake, Dr. W. E 297 Darrow," E 432 Davison, C. C 138 Davy, John M 66 ^efendorf. Fletcher A 357 De Graff. W lUam 160 Dinkey, J. F 50 Drake, F. E 140 Durand, F. L 340 Eastman, George 435 Edgerton, Hiram H 444 Edmunds, James M 240 Ellsworth. Edward F 452 Ellwanger, George 34 Elwood, F. W 360 Elwood, Isaac R 411 Ely, Alfred 113 Ernst, Louis 183 Ewer, Mrs. Lydia Ann 428 Fassett, Benjamin W 179 Field, Joseph 93 Field. R. L 231 M^inucan, Adam N 344 Fish, Henry L 162 Fisher, G. W 261 Ford, Thomas W 58 Francis, M. M 470 Friederich, Adam 165 Fry, J. W 198 Gardiner, Addison 426 Gardiner, Richard 349 Goodell, H. W 316 Gorsline, W. H 156 Goss, George S 345 Gould, S. Hatch 282 Graham, James S 396 Grant, R. C 171 Graves, Fred B 23 Graves, L. S 64 Greene, Ira W 130 Greenleaf, H. S 121 PAGE Hagaman, S. W 188 Hallauer, J. W 305 Hamilton, John B 163 Harmon, George E 210 Harris, Daniel B 288 Harris, James 419 Harrison, Hon. Henry 71 Hartung, William 410 Hathaway, Henry B 380 Hayward, Thomas E 148 Hendee, R. F 336 Hill, Levi 406 . Hill, C. J 56 Holden, A. M 292 Hollister, George C 87 HoUister, Granger A 115 Hooker, H. B 155 Hopkins, E. A 268 Hovey, Dr. B. L. 36 Howard, William R. W 159 Hoyt, David 76 vHubbell, W. S 414 <-Hulburt, T. L 467 Hunter, D. C -. . . . 168 Hyde, Merrick Calvin 418 Jayne, William C 333 Jobes, F. P 402 Jones, F. M 300 Jones, W. Martin 214 Judson, Junius 153 Judson, J. Lee . . ; 458 Keller, John B 230 Keller, John W 209 Kelly, John 463 Kessel, Rev. William 269 Ketcham, J. H 174 Killip, Dr. Thomas A 457 Kinney, John F 454 Kittelberger, W. F 3S6 Knapp, Homer 213 Langslow, H. A 309 Langslow, S. C 311 Latta, George C 468 Lauer, F. C 181 Lay, William A 334 Laybourn, John 278 INDEX. Page Leary, Dr. J. H 2go Leary, Rev. J. J 263 Lee, John M 38S VLewis, Merton E 41 Leyden. Maurice 125 Likly, Henry 112 Lord, Albert A 440 Lord, Louis B 296 Lyday. George W 319 Lydeay, David 422 Lynch, Wilham H 387 Maddon, Peter 43i Malcohn, James 123 Mandeville, Newman D 398 Martin, Alexander 3°^ Martin, Peter 38s Maurer, G. C 3-- McKay, C. W 38.3 McQuaid. Rev. B. J 448 Methodist Episcopal Church. 134 Miller, A. W 359 Miner, Dr. H. B 400 Minges, Frederick S 14 Moore, E. M 478 Moore, John C 86 Morgan, C. R 447 Morgan, Lewis H 445 Mudge, A. G 192 Neun, H. P 465 Notebaert, Rev. A 154 Oaks, Gen. George J 450 O'Grady, J. M. E 54 Oilman, John 455 Osburn, Nehemiah 201 PAGE Palmer, J. L 338 Parsons, C. R 370 Paynter, Edward R 379 Perkins, J. B 442 Pierce, Martin 104 Pierce. Seymour 114 Powers, Daniel W 247 Rauber, John 264 Remington, H. F 124 Rich, Ira S 439 Richardson, W. Frank 369 Ritzenthaler, Stephen 270 Roe. J. B 276 Rochester, John H 266 Rochester, Col. Nathaniel.... 423 Rogers, Hosea 60 Rose, Lewis W 59 Roseboom, J. L 32 Ross, A. P 92 Rowley, W. C 265 Satterlee. E. H 299 Satterlee, Le Roy 257 Schoen, Charles G 474 Scribner, Henry 298 iSeely, G. L. G 26 Selden. H. R 100 Selden, Hon. S. L 79 Shaffer, E. P 172 Shuart, C. A t^z"] Sibley, Hiram 11 Siddons, John 169 Smith, Anthony 347 Smith, Jay K 330 Smith, J. Moreau 350 PAdE Smith, W. A 395 Somborger, W. A 476 Stephens, J. B. M 453 Stone, S. H 286 Storms W. E 326 Stull, J. A 166 Szadzinski, Rev. T 142 Tinker, G. M 194 Tinker, John E 197 Tubbs, J. Nelson no Turner, Henry H 203 Vanderpool, J. L 27 Van Ness, Rev. J. G 120 Van Voorhis, Quhicy 246 Vick, C. H 143 Vick, Fred W 249 Vick, J. S 471 ^Walker, Henry A 24 Warrant, C. F 291 Watkins, George B 151 Webster, W. H 364 Whittleton, E. J 321 Wilder, Samuel 94 Williams, Henry T 378 Wiltsie, Burton N 317 Woodworth, C. B 42 Woodworth, C. C 46 Woodams, W. G 242 Wray, Henry 243 Yates, Arthur G 18 York, Elias L 393 York, W. R 394 'S'crm^i^) Q^f^ i stantial upbuilding, development and wel- fare of the community with which they are connected. Public-spirited in an eminent degree, his labors have been of the greatest benefit to Rochester, and his name figures cons])icuously in connection with the history of Democratic politics in the Empire state. At the same time he has carried on his pri- vate business interests with such energ)- that that he has attained a place among the most successful men of his native citv. Mr. Minges was born in Rochester, Oc- tober 28, 1841, and is a son of Frederick and Mary N. (Glasser) Minges. His father was born, reared and educated in Bavaria, Germany, and there learned the tailors trade. In 1831 he determined to try his fortune in America and with his brother-in- law, Joseph Glasser, crossed the Atlantic. His wife's father had died in Germany, and her mother subsequently married Peter Mey- er, and they, too, came to -Vmerica at that time. After working for two years as a journeyman in this country, Mr. Minges and Mr. Glasser purchased twenty-eight acres of land in the eastern part of Rochester, then known as Brighton, the location being on southeast corner East avenue and Goodman street. The home which he occupied was later known as the Butts property. There Mr. Minges and Mr. Glasser carried on gar- dening and farming, but as the city grew they sold acre after acre of their land for THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 15 building purposes and to-day the property whidi they once owned now constitutes one of tlie best residence portions of Rochester. The last acres were sold tO' Joseph Bissell, who purchased it for H. E. Hooker. Mr. Minges then bought a tract at what is now the corner of East Main and North Good- man streets O'f Peter P. Peck. He remod- eled the old home, transforming it into a modern residence and did much for the im- pro'vement of that portion oif the city, giving the land to open, up East Main and other streets. He also sold property for building purposes and not a little of it was purchased by the New York Central Railroad Com- pany. His progressive spirit proved an in- tegral factor in the development and im- pro\'ement of the city with which he iden- tified his interests. He assisted financially in building St. Patrick's church, the first English Catholic church in Rochester, later replaced by St. Patrick's cathedral. He also contributed liberally toward the building of the first German Catholic church, which was later donated to the French Catholics. He married a daughter of Joseph Glasser, and his death occurred in May, 1863, when he was fifty-four years of age, while his wife passed away in 1880, at the age of seventy years. The children born to them who at- tained maturity were Elizabeth, who became the wife of Jolm Odenbach, and died in 1901, at the age of sixty-four years; Freder- ick S. ; Frances, who is Sister Superior of the Notre Dame order in Logansport, In- diana; Marguerita, who is Sister Superior of the same order at Prairie du Chien, Wis- consin ; and Louise, who is Sister Superior of the same order at Belleville, Illinois. The liistory of Frederick S. Minges forms an important chapter in the annals of Rochester. During his boyhood he became familiar with farming and gardening, assist- ing liis fatiier in. those lines of work. He attended the schools of Rochester and early in life began dealing in horses, showing splendid judgment in making selections and in disposing of the stock. \Vhen only six- teen years of age he began buying and sell- ing horses and has since handled some of the finest specimens of the noble steed that ha\'e ever been brought intO' the state, while his Opinions on such have been sought far and wide and are always matters of influence in trade transactions. A man of ability, his energy, however, has not been limited to one line, for in many fields of endeavor he has conducted business enterprises of vast im- portance and magnitude. From 1864 until 1874, he engaged in the hat and fur business as a member of the firm of Odenbach & Company, successors oi George Clark, and they did the leading business in their line in the city. In 1869 he became connected with the furniture business as a partner in the well-known house of Schantz, Minges & Shale, from which firm he withdrew to' be- come the senior partner in the furniture es- tablishment owned Ijy Minges & Shale. Their business reached such vast propor- tions that their establishment was the larg- est in western New York, and Mr. Minges was connected with the house until 1893, when he soJd his interest. Among his business activities which have had marked influence upon, the progress of Rochester was the purchase of the Klem property of sixteen acres in the eastern part of the city. This tract was divided into one hundred and seventeen lots, fainiliarlv known as the i6 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. BeechwoDcl sulj-division, which he sold, and t(i-day it is an important residence district inckuling nian\- of the fine nnoilern homes of tlie city. Not only from a l)usiness standpoint, but Ijy his deep interest in the welfare of Roches- ter, has Mr. Minges labored untiringly for its improA-ement, and in the gro'Wth of East Rochester he has been particularly active and helpful. It was largely throug'h his ef- forts that the Rochester &: Glen Haven Rail- road was built, and of the company he was president for a number of years. To him was largely due the construction of the bridge over the New York Central Railroad on East Main street and the extension of the electric and steam railway lines in that part of the city. Mr. Minges was appointed by Governor Hill a member of the board of managers of the State Industrial School of Rochester, in which capacity his services liave been especially valuable. He advised and was instrumental in procuring a change in the school grounds from the work of gen- eral farming and the raising of hogs to' that of gardening. Greenh(juses were Ijuilt anil the new improvements not only resulted greatly to the beauty of the grounds, but has i)roved (jf marked financial benefit. Mr. Alinges was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Fuhrman, a daughter of Adam Fuhrman, who was b(jrn in Germany and now resides in Cleveland. Ohio. Mrs. Minges has always been deeply interested in her husband's work, has encouraged and allied him and through her generous hos- pitalit)' and social gifts has become most popular and won the esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. Si.x children were born pnto our subject and his wife, but the first two, who' were twins, died in infancy. The others are: Matilda M., who married E. J. I\Ie\-er and has one child, Dorothea ; Justina B., at home ; and K. Leo and J. Walter, who are members of the firm of Minges Brothers, and engaged in the coal business at the corn- er of East Main and Goodman streets. A\'hile Mr. Minges" extensi\-e business interests have made him widely known in Rochester and e\-en beyond the confines of the city, he is e\en more widely known as a prominent representative of the Democracy, yet he has never been a candidate for an elec- ti\'e ofiice, his de\-otion to the party being the result of an earnest belief in its principles and a thorough American spirit. As a re- sult of his ability, tactful management and sagacity, he has been able to render the most valuable and effective service to his party in state and national as well as local campaigns. Fie has never shirked any responsibility or duty whereby he might promote the party s interests, yet he does not feel himself strictly bound l^y party ties. His is an independent spirit, firm in support of his honest con- \icti(.)ns, e\-en though such a course would bring him in direct opposition with the entire part}- strength. He opposes misrule in mu- nicipal aifairs. dishonesty in public methods and any course that will not bear the closest scrutiny. It is due to these characteristics and his opposition to all that is questionable or dishonorable in political methods that the movement against the snap Democratic state convention was called in the interest of ex- (lOvernor Hill on the 22nd of February, 1892, and through the efforts of Mr. ^Minges it recei\ed the cordial support of the entire Democratic strength of the city. Neverthe- less he hesitated to join a company of four THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 17 Democrats of his city to go to Albany as a delegate to the protesting convention held^ in opposition to^ the snap convention. In the capiital he showed his courage by volunteer- ing- a loyal support toi this mo\-enient and this was followed by the organization of the mo'vement in his own county. He was chosen the chairman of the provisional Democratic county committee and the vigor- ous and thorough campaign which was car- ried on in Monroe county by the committee, attested the sagacity of Mr. Minges" political con\-iction at that time. Later, in the month of May, he was a])pointed one of the dele- gates to the provisional Democratic state convention, held at Syracuse, and there he was named as a delegate to the national Democratic convention held in Chicago, his associate being Hon. Charles Roe, who' had rqjresented Monroe county on the provision- al Democratic state committee. Many of Mr. A'linges" friends in this political move- ment attended the national convention with him and from that time forward he labored earnestly and ardently for the election of Mr. Cleveland. Such influential Democratic organizations as the German-American Club, the Cleveland Legion, the Flower City Democracy and the Young Men's Demcj- cratic Club, have relied upon him for faith- ful support. No man questions his political honesty. It is known that he will support no measure that he believes will prove detri- mental to' the welfare of the country, even tliougli it is in opposition to his party, yet he is firm in his advocacy of Democratic principles, feeling that the best interests of the government will be conserved thereby. He commands the respect, confidence and good will even of his political opponents. His loyal and determined spirit are widely recognized and no business man in Roches- ter occupies a higher position in the esteem of his fellow townsmen. GEORGE ALEXANDER CARNAHAN. ON. GEORGE ALENANDER C.\RNAHAX, who was mayor of Rochester for two years up to Jan- uary I, 1902, and is one of the leading attorneys of that city, is a man whose worth and ability have gained him success, honor and public confidence. A na- tive of Ohio, he was born in Ravenna May 21, 1862. He received his early education iiii his native town, and later attended the Wesleyan University of Middletown, Con- necticut, where he was graduated in T884. Immediately after his graduation he came to Rochester, New York, and entered the office of Morgan & French, under Avhose di- rection he read law for some time, remain- ing with them until his admission toi the bar in 1886. He then opened an office hi i8 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Rochester, and has since engaged in the practice of his chosen profession with marked success. In i8<)4 Mr, Carnahan was elected judge of the mundcipal comi of the cit)', and served in that cajjacity toi the satisfaction of all con- cerned until January, 1895, when he re- special county judge of Monroe county to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge A. E. Sutherland. This apipointment was made by Governor Morton. Mr. Car- nahan filled that office until the 31st of De- cember, iSyc). when he resigned the judge- ship. ha\'ing been elected mayor of Roches- signed the above position to accept that of ter in the fall of that year. ARTHUR G. YATES. 3XORED and respected by all, there is no man in Rochester -who occu- pies a more en\-iable position than Arthur G. Yates in commercial and financial circles, not alone on account of the brilliant success he has achieved but also on account of the honorable, slraightfor- ward business policy he has ever followed. He possesses untning energy, is cjuick of percei3tion, forms his plans readily and is determined in their execution, and his close application to business and his excellent man- agement have brought to him the high de- gree of prosperity wdiich is to^Iay his. He stands as one of the foremost representatives of the coal trade in the entire country, his business having assumed mammoth propor- tions, and his connection with railroad in- terests are almost co-extensive, but while laboring for his own success he has promoted the general prosperity- by pushing forward the wdieels of progress and advancing com- mercial acti\"ity in the city which he makes his home. Arthur G. Yates was born in Factoi'y- \'ille, now East ^\'averly, New York, De- cember ]8, r843. 'I'l'^l 's a representative of a distinguished English family. I-[is grand- father. Dr. \Villiam Yates, was born at Sap^ perton, near Burton-on-Trent, England, in 1767, and studied for the medical profession, but never engaged in practice. Being the eldest son in his father's family, he inherited the estate and the title of baronet. Through- out his life he was distinguished as a phil- anthropist. He was a cousin of Sir Jobn Howard, the pbilanthropist, and Sir Robert Peel, the statesman, and was himself one of the most noted benefactors in England at that time. At his own expense he built and conducted an asylum for paupers and for the treatment of the insane at Burton-on-Trent. In 1792 he crossed the Atlantic to Philadel- jjliia and was the first to- introduce vaccina- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 21 lion in this country — a work to which lie de- \'Ote(l much time and money. In iSoo lie returned to England, but soon afterward again came to America and from Philadel- phia, in company with Judge Cooper and Judge Franchot and General Morris, he as- cended the Suscpiehanna river to Unadilla, Butternut creek \'alley. On that trip he met Hannah Palmer, the daughter of a promi- nent settler, and after the marriage of the young couple they returned tO' England, spending two years in his native land. Hav- ing disposed of his estate, Sapperton, to his brother Harry, Dr. Yates came once more to the United States and purchased a large es- tate at Butternuts, now the town of Morris, Otsegoi county. New York, where he spent his remaining days, his death occurring when he was in his ninetieth year. He was widely respected and esteemed. He spent a large fortune in carrying out his benevolent ideas and many there were who had reason to re- member him with gratitude for his timely assistance. He possessed the broadest hu- manitarian views and his kindly sympathy was manifest in a most generous, but unos- tentatious, charity. Judge Arthur Yates, his eldest son, was born at Butternuts, now Morris, New York, February 7, 1807, acciuired a common-school education and in 183:2 located at Factory- ville, New York, where he engaged in mer- chandising and lumbering, extensively carry- ing on business along those lines for thirty years. He was an active and enterprising citizen and did much to upbuild the beauti- ful village in which he made his home. In 1838 he was appointed judge of Tioga coun- ty, New York. He was prominent in finan- cial circles, wdiere big word was recognized as good as his bond. With banking and other business interests in \\'a\'erly he was actively connected, and was also' prominent and influential in social, educational and church circles. His life was very helpful to those with whom he came in contact, and he enjoyed the uncjualified regard of all. In January. 1836, Judge Yates was united in marriage to Miss Jerusha Washburn, a daughter of Jelja Washburn, of Otsego county, Newr York, and they became the par- ents of se\cn children. The Judge died in 1880, but the influence of his life and labors is yet felt for good in the community in w:hich he made his home, and where the circle of his friends was almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances. On the maternal side the ancestry of our subject can be traced back tO' Henry Glover, of Ipswich, England, who' in 1634 emi- grated tO' New Haven, Connecticut. The fourth of his six children was John Glox'er, wbo' removed to- Stratford, Connecticut. His son John remo\'ed from Stratford to New- town, Connecticut. His third child was Ben- jamin Glo'Ver and it was through the latter's daughter Mabel that the line of descent is traced dorwn to oiir subject. She became the wife of Dr. Nathan A\'ashburn, of New- town, Connecticut, and their son, Zenas ^^'ashburn, Ijecame a resident of Otsego county. New York. He married Nancy Northrup, the grandmother of our sub- ject, their daughter Jerusha becoming the wife of Arthur Yates, of Factoryxille, New ^'01-k. Arthur G. Yates, the fourth member of the family of Judge ^'ates. pursued his lit- erary education in his native town and after- ward studied in various academies. In THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. March, 1865. lie became a resident of Rochester, and here accepted a position with the .Vnthracite Coal Company, with which he remained for twO' years, during which time he gained a thcrougii knowledge of the business. On the expiration of that period lie began dealing in coal on his own account and has since l>een connected with the trade, being now one of the most extensive dealers in the entire countr}-. He has extended his shipments into northern and western states and has erected immense shipping docks at Charlotte, the port of Rochester. A con- temporary biographer said of him : "Arthur G. ^'ates is pre-eminently a coal man, man- aging a railroad line simply for the purpose of getting his goods to market. As a mem- ber of the old firm of Bell, Lewis & Yates he achieved great success in the coal trade, and as their shipments were largely over the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad he arranged to get control of that line, which he did. Later he retired from the firm and while carrying- on a personal business at Rochester he became interested in the Rochester & Pittsburg Coal & Iron Com- pany, a concern that had been formed by certain stockholders of the Buffalo, Roches- ter & Pittsburg Railroad Company. Increas- ing the importance of the Rochester, & Pitts- burg, he soon Jiad the satisfactic-n of buying up the business of Bell, Lewis & Yates, and adding the pr(;perty of his former partners to the affairs then under his control. Since that time the combined business, together w itli the railroad affairs, lia\'e been managed by Mr. Yates with marked success, sO' that tlie railway company is now paying divi- dends, although for many years no returns were made. The total capitalization of the various railroad and mining corporations of •which Mr. Yates is president is about forty- two millions. The increase in the market value of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad has been eleven million dollars, and the business of the road has gro'wn from a tonnage of 1,770,219 in 1889 to 6,771,040 tons of freight in 1901, while the passenger business of the road has increased in the same relati\-e proportion — a larger propor- tionate growth than that of any other rail- road in the United States. The rolling- stock, including all locomotives, cars, etc., A\as in 1890 fi\'e thousand, seven hundred and fifty-one, and in 1901 was ten thou- sand, six hundred and fifteen. The gross earnings of the road in 1889 were $2,021,- 590.68, while in 1891 the amount of $5,- 830,618 was reached. The mining oi>era- tions have now reached six million tons an- nually. A man of superior business ability, he has contributed in large measure to the es- tablishment and control of many very im- portant business concerns. He has been connected from time to time as director and \-ice-president, etc., of banking institutions, also president of the Rochester Railway Company during the change from horse to electric ptnxer, but has dropped out of nearly all local business interests in order to ffive his entire time and attention to his mininp- and railroad interests. On the 26th of December, 1866, Mr. Yates was married to Miss Virginia L. Hol- den, a daughter of Roswell Hoklen, of Wat- kins. New York, and unto them have been born six children: Frederick W. ; Harry; Florence: Arthur and Howard L., both de- ceased; and Russell P, Their home is a THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 23 beautiful residence on South Fitzhigli street. Socially Mr. Yates is connected with the Genesee Valley Club, the Ellicott Square Clul} of Buffalo, the Duquesne Club of Pittsburg, and the Transportation Club of New York, all very important organizations. He is the oldest warden of St. Paul's Epis- copal church, having held the office for a quarter of a century and at one time he was trustee of Rochester University. His in- terest in his fellow men is deep' and sincere and arises from a humanitarian spirit which has prompted his support of and co-opera- tion with many movements and enterprises foi" the general good. He might have as- pired to and won high political honor, but has always declined such service, preferring to devote his energies to his extensive busi- ness interests \\here1)y he has won a fore- most position in connection with the develop- ment of the rich coal deposits of the country and as one of the leading railroad manag'ers and financiers of the land. Plis career has ever been such as toi warrant the trust and confidence of the business world and his acti\'ity in industrial, commercial and finan- cial circles forms no unimportant chapter in the history of Rochester. FRED B. GRAVES. RED B. GRAVES, manager of the Otis Ele\'ator Compau}-, is one of the most energetic and successful business men of Rochester, con- trolling an enterprise of great magnitude and one which adds to the material pros- perity of Rochester. It is true that he be- came connected with a business already es- tablished, but in carrying forward such an undertaking many a man of less resolute spirit and business foresight would have failed, and in enlarging' and extending its scope Mr. Gra\'es has demonstrated that he possesses superior sagacity, that he forms his plans readily and is determined in their execution. A native of Massachusetts, Fred B. Graves was born in \\' orcester, in January, 1854, and is a son of Lorenzo S. Graves, whose mechanical genius and powers of or- ganization led to the establishment and up- building O'f the enterprise which the son now controls. At the usual age the son entered the public schools of Rochester, and after completing the high school course he became a student in the mechanical department of the Institute of Technology, at Troy. His school work completed, he entered his fa- thers office and continued with him as gen- eral superintendent until 1898, when the fa- ther retired and the Graves Elevator Com- pany, which had been incorporated in 1891, was consolidated with the Otis Elevator Company under the latter name. Our sub- 24 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. iect had been a partner in tlie business from 1876 and liad become thoroug^hly familiar with it in ever)' particular. On tlie con- solidation he was made manager of the new company in charge of the Rochester plant, and has since remained in that position, con- trolling an enterprise of large magnitude and of far-reaching influence in industrial circles of this city. He has charge of the sales all over the state, with the exception of the eastern tier of counties. In November, 1876, Mr. Graves was united in marriage to Miss Frances Oswald, of Rochester, a daughter of Frederick Os- wald, and they now have three children^ — Lula, Lorenn and Edna G. Socially Mr. Graves is connected with Frank R. Law- rence Lodge, No. 797, F. & A. M., of which he is treasurer, and is also a member of the Rochester Consistory, in which he has at- tained the thirty-second degree of the Scot- tish rite. He is also a member of the Whist Club and the social, genial quality O'f his nature renders him popular. HENRY A. WALKER. HE subject of this review is actively connected with a profession which has important bearing upon the progress and stable prosperity of any section or community, and one which has long been considered as ctjuserving the public welfare by furthering the ends of justice and maintaining public right. Fie is now practicing law in h'airport, where he has made his h(jme since 1893. Mr. Walker is a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts, l^orn August 13, 1844, a son of George and Mary Ann (Travis) Walker. The family is of English lineage and was founded in America in colonial days. Among his ancestors was Timothy ^V^alker, his grandfather, who held a commission as major in the Revolutionary war under com- mand ni General Washington. The father of our subject was bora at Billerica, Massa- chusetts, and was a captain (_ir master of vessels which sailed in the East India trade. He thus saw much of the world, visiting- man}' ports and after saihng for a number of years he retired to private life. In his p!;litical affiliations he was a Whig. Fle died September 6, 1853, at the age of forty-eight years, while his wife, who was a native of Gallipolis, Ohio, died in November, 1890, at the age of sixt\'-eight, her remains being interred in Woodlawn cemetery, at Chelsea, Massachusetts, while the father was laid to rest in the old burying ground at Charles- town. They were the parents of fifteen chil- dren, including two' pairs of twins, and of the entire number only two are now living, the sister of our subject being- Mrs. Eva M. Fontain, a resident of Charlestown. Massachusetts. Flenry A. Walker spent the first fourteen THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 25 years of his life in the town of his nativity, and then went tO' Casco, Maine, where he worked lipon a farm until April, 1861. He then ran away from home and enlisted in the Fifth Regiment of Maine Volunteers, join- ing the army on the 20th of April, the day after the Baltimore riots. He was mustered into the ser\ice at Portland, Maine, and after the regiment was encamped for a time at Cape Elizabeth it went to Washington, Alexandria, Fairfax and Munsons Hill. It saw considerable active service, participat- ing in the first battle of Bull Run and the peninsular campaign, including the seven days" fight at Fredericksburg, and the battle of Antietam. This command was attached to the Army of the Potomac. Mr. \\'alker was twice wounded, first at Malvern Hill, where he was wounded in the shoulder, after which he lay in the hospital for six weeks before the ball was extracted. Again he was wounded, this time at Cedar Creek, on the 19th of October, 1864, being shot through the side, while serving on General Sheridan's staff with the rank of major. He had enlisted as a private, but for meri- torious conduct and unfaltering bravery was promoted, being made sergeant at Cul- peper and later first lieutenant. He resigned that commission and afterward was made second lieutenant. His next promotion made him captain and subsec|uently he was brevetted major. On the loth of February, 1866, he was honorably discharged at New Orleans after four years and ten months of active service. His was a creditable military record and together with the other boys in blue of the Civil war the country owes a him a debt of gratitude which she can, never repay. I^eturning to his home, Mr. Walker was appointed on the police force at Charles- town, Massachusetts, but soon resigned to become a student in the Flarvard law school. He was admitted to the bar in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in March, 1872, and there remained until 1880, when he located at West Medway, Massachusetts, which was his place of residence until 1888, when on account of ill health, occasioned by the wounds he had received in battle, he re- sumed farming, giving his attention to ag- ricultural pursuits until June, 1893. He then came to Fairport and resumed the prac- tice of law, which he has since continued with good success, many important litigated interests having been entrusted to his care. In 1868 Mr. Walker was man-ied to Miss Carrie Howe, who died in 1880, and for his second wife he has chosen Miss Roselle Harkness, a native of Wayne coun- ty. New York. Major Walker is c[uite prominent in fraternal circles. He belongs to E. A. Slocum Post, No. 211, G. A. R., in wliich he has ser\'ed as officer of the day and commander, filling the latter position for four years. He was also a charter member of two different posts in Massachusetts and served as commander of both. He was a delegate to the national Grand Army en- campment which met in San Francisco in August, 1886, was also' a delegate tO' the state encampment in Masachusetts several years and has been similarly/ honored here on four 01" five different occasions. He is a prominent Odd Fellow, whose connection with both the sul3ordinate lodge and encamp- ment covers more than thirty years. He has filled all the chairs in both branches and has 26 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. been district deputy grand master in the Massachusetts lodges for eleven years and in the encampment for seven years. His life exemplifies the beneficent spirit of the fra- ternity and he has the highest regard of his brethren of the order. In politics Mr. A\^al- ker is a stalwart Republican and was elected a member of the Massachusetts legislature in 1872 and again in 1873. He also- held sev- eral town offices in Medwav, including as- sessor and justice of the peace, and since coming to Fairport his fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and abilitv, have hon- ored him, for at the present time he is fill- ing the offices of justice of the peace and police justice. He is true to- every duty of a political, public or private nature, and as a citizen is as loyal to his country as when he followed the stars and stripes upon south- ern battle fields. GEORGE L. G. SEELY. O histor)- of Fairport would be com- plete without mention of Geo-rge L. G, Seel}-, who has resided with- in its borders for fifty-fo'ur years, while his residence in Monroe county co\-ers a period of seventy }ears. He has been ver\' prominent in public affairs and at one time represented his district in the state legis- lature. His is an honored old age, crown- ing- a well spent life. He was born in Balls- ton, Saratoga county, Xew York, Julv 31, 1824, a son O'f Augustus Seely, who was also born in Ballston and there engaged in general merchandising, lie died in 1863, at the age of si.\ty-five years. In his polit- ical viev.s he was a Re]>ublican. His wife bore the n-iaiflen name of Charlotte Millard and was also a nati\-e of Saratoga county. Her death occurred in 1847, \\hen she was forty-nine years of age, her remains l)eing interred in Rochester, wliile her husl>and was laid to^ rest in Fairport. They were the parents of two children, but our subject is the only one now li\-ing. In the schools of Rochester Mr. Seely of this re\-iew pursued his education, and after completing the high school course he learned the trade of a tinsmith, which he followed for se\'eral years. Con-iing to Fair- port, he here carried on that business in connection with general hardware and stoves forty years in all, and his excellent workmanship brought to him a liberal pat- ronage as long as he cared for the trade, but e\-entually he put aside business cares and is now living a retired life, his former toil ha\-ing lirought to him a comfortable com- petence. In 1853 Mr. Seely was united in i-nar- riage with Miss Almira Beardsly, and unto them w-ere born four cl-iildren, of whom Xwo are living: Charlotte, now deceased; Lucy THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 27 B., a resident of Fairport ; Emma, who has also' passed a\\ a}' ; and Frances, the w ife of William W. Churchill, of Rochester. In his political affiliations Mr. Seely has always been a Republican, unfaltering in his sup- port of the principles of the party, and in 1880 and 1881 he represented his district in the state legislature, proving an acti\'e and valued member of the house. He was chair- man O'f the committee on engrossed bills, and on villages and relig'ious societies. He gave careful consideration to each cjuestion ■\\-hich came up for settlement and his work in the house was instrumental in advancing the best interests of his constituents and of the commonwealth. He has also' held many local offices, was township supervis(jr for six terms, was town clerk, has been president of the village and is now its treasurer. No trust reposed in him has ever been betrayed in the slightest degree. Although he has passed the Psalmist's span of three score years and ten, he is yet an acti\-e man, with unabating interest in the welfare of his town, state and nation and certainly one of the most honored and representa- tive residents of Fairport is George L. G. Seely. JESSE L. VANDERPOOL. ESSE L. VANDERPOOL, observer oif the Rochester weather bureau, was born in Towanda, Pennsyl- vania, April 20, 1873, and was there educated. On coming tO' Rochester he took up the study of civil engineering and drafting, which he followed for four years, being very jDroficient in map work. On the 5th O'f July, 1892, Mr. Vander- pool entered the service of the Rochester weather bureau, which was established No- vember 20, 1870, and for some years re- ceived all reports from the Buffalo office. The amount of business accomplished at that time was very small in comparison to that of the present day. The weather maps were first issued by Mr. Vanderpool July 12, 1892, but at present two hundred and thirty are sent out daily, covering a territory as far east as Lyons, west toi Batavia, south to Warsaw and north tO' the lake. The fore- cast cards now sent out amount tO' eight hun- dred daily, and the station at Rochester is now O'Ue of the best in western New York, being the most accurate and most complete in modern appliances. It has the best in- struments of all kinds needed at such a sta- tion. In 1892 Mr. Vanderpool was pro- moted to assistant observer, and in Septem- ber of the following year was made ob- server with Arthur L. \'\'hiite as observer in charge. He went to Buffalo in 1894 and spent o>ne year. It is due entirely to^ his un- tiring eft'orts and exceptional ability that the 28 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. station at Rochester is now one of the most "Sir. Vanderpool married Miss Ida E. complete in this section of the country, as Jones, of this city, and they have one child, he devotes his entire time to the work. Marguerite M. JOHN M. ALLEN. X the death of John ^I. Allen, on the _'5th of January, 1902, Char- lotte and 2\lGnroe county lost one of their prominent and highly respected citizens. As the da}' with its morning of hope and promise, its noontide of acti\-ity. its evening of completed and successful effort, ending with the grateful rest and quiet of the night, so was the life of this honored man. His career was a busy and useful one, and although he was earnest and active in business he never alhjwed the pursuit of wealth til warp his kindly nature, being to the end of his life a kindly, genial friend, one whom it was a pleasure to know and meet under any circumstances. Mr. Allen was born in Charlotte, on the 8th of Xovember, 1848, representing one of the old families of the place, his father having located here in 1826. He was born in Cairo, Greene county, Xew York, in 18 18. He was well known as an enterprising busi- ness man, and became a contractor and builder, erecting many important buildings in Charlotte and also building the docks for the lake front. For many years he was thus an acti\-e factor in the improN-ement and de\'elopment of the town and on manv sides mav be seen the monu- ments of his handiwork. He continued in business until 1870, when he retired to private life, enjoying a rest which he had truK" earned and richly deserved. In his political views he was a stanch Repub- lican and took an active interest in politics, yet he never desired office as a reward for party fealty. In 1845 ^^^ ^^'^-^ united in mar- riage to Miss Pamelia ]\Iarchant, a daughter of John Marchant, an influential citizen of Hanford's Landing, which is now a part of the city of Rochester. The farm which he owned and made his place of residence has been divided intO' city lots and is now cov- ered with many buildings. The father of our subject died on the loth of October, 1897, at the age of seventy-seven years, iwhile his wife died during the early boy- hood of their son, John I\I. Both were buried in the cemetery in Charlotte. In the family were two sons, and George W. is still a resident of Charlotte. In the schools of his native town the sub- ject of this review pursued his early educa- tion, which was supplemented bv a regular course in De Graff's Collegiate Institute, his summer vacations being spent at work, which brought him the money necessary to enable him to continue his education in the JOHN M. ALLEN THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 31 winter moiaths. After completing his school work he entered the service of the Neiw'i York -Central Railroad Company, and after being- employed by that corporation for three years he began business on his own account as proprietor of a general store, which he con- ducted for thirteen years, enjoying a large trade that returned to him a good income. On the expiration of that period he retired from mercantile life and purchased a farm adjoining Charlotte, which he converted into one of the finest fruit farms in this section of the state. His last years were spent in practical retirement from labor in the enjoyment of the comforts of life which he secured from capital that cro-wned his former efforts. His business reputation was unassailable and his word was as good as any bond ever solemnized by signature or seal. In 1872, at the age of twenty-foiu- years, Mr. Allen was united in marriage to Miss Emma Wilder, a daughter of Alamander Wilder, a native of the town of Greece, who removed to' Charlotte in the '50s and died there in April, 1875. He was a retired fai'mer and a man of considerable wealth. He was also, regarded as one of the lead- ing and influential citizens of the community and a financier of nrore than ordinary abil- ity. He enjoyed the high regard of all with wihom he was associated and well merited uniform confidence and respect. After seven years of happy married life Mrs. Allen was stricken with consumption and was interred in the cemetery of Charlotte. On the 9th of November, 1882, Mr. Allen was again married, his second union being with Miss Margaret Campbell, a daughter of William Campbell. Her father was born in Scot- land and in early manhood came tO' Amer- ica, accompanied by his wife and three chil- dren, while four children were born unto them in the United States. They located in Chili township, Monroe county. New York, where Mr. Campbell followed farming for many 3'ears and alsO' in the adjoining town- ship of Riga. About fifteen years prioT to his death, however, he removed to Char- lotte, where he lived retired until his de- mise, which occurred in April, 1892. His wife, who: bore the maiden name of Jane Wiley, and was also a native of the land of hills and heather, survived him until June, 1899, when she, too, was called to. the home beyond. Their children were Eliza J., George C, John, Margaret A., William H., Louise M. and Emma L. George, William and Lo'uise are noA\- deceased, but the others, with the exception o-f John, wdio resides in Georgia, are living in Monroe county. By her marriage Mrs. Allen JDecame the mother of twoi children, Luella and Emma, both of whom are attending' the schools of Char- lotte. In positions oi public trust Mr. Allen displayed his loyalty and worth as a citi- zen. In 1872, when twenty-four years of age, he was appointed postmaster under President Grant and continuously filled that position until Grover Cleveland was elected to the presidency. He then retired, but by President McKinley was once more apn pointed, and in the discharge of his duties gave the fullest satisfaction, being' prompt, reliable and progressive. He held other pubi- lic positions and was the recognized leader his party in the township. He served for several terms as assessor, was village trustee, village clerk, sewer commissioner and chair- 1 32 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. man of the municipal board, and when fihing the last named was instrumental in the es- tablishment of the extensive electric light and water company of Charlotte. He was a member of the board of education from 1891 until 1895, being sole trustee when the change was made to a union school. He was also president of the board when the addi- tion to the school building was constructed. He was always a stalwart Republican, doing all in his power to- promote the growth and insure the success of the party. Actively in- terested in nearly all of the public improve- ments and changes made in Charlotte, his efforts were of great value to the city, and Charlotte sincerely mourns her loss. ^Ir. Allen was a life member of Geneseo Falls Lodge, A. F. & A. J\I., and was a worthy exemplar of the principles of the fraternity. AMien the end came he was laid to rest with ^Masonic honors. His was a noble manhood, consistent with all manly principles, with public-spirited citizenship, with honor in business and loyalty in friend- ship and in social circles. He did not attain to advanced years, yet he accomplished much in his life journey covering a little more than half a century. When he passed away expressions of regret were heard on e\-ery hand, for many felt that the}- had sus- tained a personal bereavement and the city an irreparable loss. He possessed to a full measure all the fine and ennobling qual- ities, and his honesty, integrity and kindness were a constant source of inspiration to his loving familv and his friends. J. LIVINGSTON ROSEBOOM, M. D. RO]\I no professional man do we ex- pect or exact so many of the cardin- al virtues as from the physician. If the clergyman is austere we imag- ine that his mind is absorbed with the con- templation of things beyond our ken ; if our lawyer is brusque and crabbed, it is the mark of genius ; but in the physician we expect not only a superior mentality and comprehensive knowledge but sympathy as wide as the uni- \-erse. Dr. Roseboom in large measure meets all of these requirements and is regarded b)- many as an ideal physician. Certainly if patronage is any criterion of ability he ranks high among the leading physicians and sur- geons in Rochester, where he is now enjoy- ing a large and lucrative practice. The Doctor is a native of the Empire state, his birth haying occurred in Cherry Valley, now Roseboom, on the 9th of April, 1853, and he is of the seventh generation of the family in America. His ancestors came from Holland and settled in Albany, New York, some time between 1650 and 1660. The name Roseboom, which is from the same derivation as that of President THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. a Roosevelt, was originally spelled Roose- booni and when translated from the Dutch into English means rose-tree. The earl}' representatives of the family were members of the Dutch Reformed church, though they later became connected with the Protestant Episcopal church. The Doctor's parents, Henry and Cornelia R. (^Living-ston) Roseboo-m, were also' natives of New York, the former born in what is now Roseboom, Otsego county, and the latter in Livingstonville, Schoharie coun- ty. It is noticeable that both parents were born in towns named for their respective families. During his younger years the father was in business in New York and later he returned to Roseboom to take charge of the landed estate of his father, Abraham, vvhoi was a large landowner and had settled on land which was owned by his father. The father of the Doctor died in 1883, and the mother is still living at the age of eighty- seven years. After acquiring his preliminary educa- tion Dr. Roseboom prepared for college un- der the direction of the Rev. Josiah Clark, at Northampton, Massachusetts, and in 1872 entered Yale College, in which institution he was graduated with the class of 1876, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then entered the office of Dr. David Lit- tle, of Rochester, and while studying under his direction he pursued a special course in chemistry in the University of Rochester. Subsecjuently he entered the College of Physicians & Surgeons, now the medical de- partment Oif Columbia College, of New York, city, and received his degree from that insti- tuition in 1880. In 1878 he became senior as- sistant in the Rochester City Hospital, and in November, 1880, he was appointed assistant physician at the Kings County Hospital at Flatbush, New York. He served in that ca- pacity until July, 1881, when an attack of ty- phus fever compelled his resignation. From 1882 until the autumn of 1884 he prac- ticed in Utica New York, and was a member of the leading societies of that city. tie went to Germany in Decem- ber, 1884, and spent the year 1885-86 in study in Marburg, Germany, and at the University of Vienna, Austria, and also vis- ited the hospitals of Pai'is and London, thus adding greatly to the knowledge which he had already acquired concerning the healing art. In July, 1886, Dr. Roseboom returned to his native land and in December of the same year located in Rochester, where he opened an office and has since aigaged in practice. He was appointed one of the city physicians and held that office for three years. During President Cleveland's sec- ond administration he was appointed United States pension examiner. Dr. Roseboom was not long in demonstrating his ability as a learned and successful practitioner. He is a deep and earnest student and is con- tinually broadening his knowledge by read- ing and research. He is a fellow of both the Rochester Academy of Science and of the Rochester Academy of Medicine. He is a member of the Rochester Pathological So- ciety and the Medical Society of Monroe County, and is a member of the staff derma- tologist to the Rochester City Hospital. So- cially he is connected with Rochester Lodge, No. 660, A. F. & A. M. ; Ionic Chapter, No., -:io R. A. M., of which he is a past high priest; and Cyrene Commandery, No. 39, 34 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. K. T. He is prominent in the craft and is a worthy example of its beneficient teach- ings, but his time and energy are mostly given to his profession. With a nature that could never content itself with mediocrity he has so qualified that he has steadily ad- A'anced to a prominent position among the most capable members of the profession in Rochester, and the public and the medical fraternity acknowledge his worth and merit. GEORGE ELLWANGER. O say of him whose name heads this sketch that he has risen unaided from comparative obscurity to ranks among the most prominent and successful business men of western New York, is a statement that seems trit to those familiar with his life, yet it is but just to say in a history that will descend to- future generations that his business record has been one that any man would he proud to possess. Beginning at the very bottom round of the ladder, he hais advanced steadily step by step until he is now occupying a position of ]jrominence and trust reached by very few men. Through his entire business career he has been looked upon as a model of in- tegrity and honor, never making an engage- ment that he has not fulfilled and standing to-day an exanaple of what detennination and force, combined with the highest degree of business integrity can accomplish for a man of natural ability and strength of char- acter. He is respected by the community at large and honored by his business associates. As a member of the firm of EUwanger & Barry he built up a nursery business greater in extent than any other in the covmtry and thus the years brought tO' him prosperity and his ability won recognition among his friends, acc^uaintances and the general public. Mr. Elhvanger was born at Gross-Hep- pach, in the Remsthal, called the "garden of the fatherland," in the kingdom of Wur- temberg, Germany, December 2, 1816, and spent his youth with his father and broth- ers in their vineyards. In this capacity he acquired a love for hoirticulture and early resolved to devote his life to it. Having received a liberal education in the schools of the neighborhood, he studied for four years in a leading horticultural institution in Stuttgart, where he perfected himself for the work which he had decided to make a life vocation. Believing that America would furnish him better opportunities than could he se- cured in the old world where competition THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 35 was greater, Mr. Ellwanger crossed the At- lantic in 1835 and took up his abode in Tiffin, Ohio, but wliile en route for that place he passed through the Genesee valley of New York and made mental note of the splendid advantages here afforded. He soon returned and located in Rochester, where he entered the horticultural establishment of the firm of Reynoilds & Bateham, the first of its kind in this city. For four years he re- mained there as an employe, and then in 1839 purchased the business and also> bought eight acres of land on Mount Hope avenue, a tract which formed the nucleus of the Mount Hoije nurseries, which subsequently became so celebrated. In 1840 Mr. Ellwan- ger entered into partnership relations with Patrick Barry, a connection that was main- tained for a half-century and was only sev- ered by the death of Mr. Barry in June, 1890. From the beg'inning their enterprise prospered and grew, its business constantly increasing in voJume and importance until it exceeded every other enterprise of the kind in the United States, and for fifty years maintained a trade which extended largely into foreign lands, shipments being made to almost every nation on the globe, a condi- tion which still exists. They also established the Toronto nurseries in Canada and the Columbus nurseries in Ohio in order to fa- cilitate shipments and bring the western and northern trade nearer to a base of sup- plies. Since Mr. Barry's death the business has been continued under the old name and with the passing years it is constantly in- creasing, its ever widening trade being the result of the excellent character of the trees, shrubs, plants, etc., grown by the firm, to- gether with the honorable business policy of the house, which has ever been a marked feature. As a citizem Mr. Ellwanger has con- stantly exercised a beneficial influence upon the growth and material prosperity of the community, and has always l^een prominent- ly identified with every public enterprise of a helpful nature. For many years he has been officially connected with the banking interests of Rochester, being successively a director of the Union and Flo'ur City Banks and a trustee of the Monroe County Savings Bank and the Rochester Trust and Safe De- posit Company. He has also served as a director of the Rochester Gas Company, the Eastman Kodak Company and the Roches- ter & Brighton Street Railroad Company. In 1846 Mr. Ellwanger married Miss Cornelia Brooks, a daughter of General Micah Brooks, of Livingston county, a pio- neer of western New York. They have had four sons, George H., Henry B., William D. and Edward S., all of whom received the best educational advantages the schools of the country afforded, supplemented by ex- tended travel and study abroad. Of these sons, George H. and \\'illiam D. survive, the former being an active member of the nursery firm. Mr. Ellwanger has accomplished much in the business world, and his varied en- terprises have teen of such a character that they have benefited the community and ad- vanced the general prosperity while con- tributing to his success. A man of strong force of character, determined purpose and sound judgment, he has had not only the ability to plan but to execute large business 36 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. interests, and through all the long years of more than six decades he has resided in a successful career he has maintained a rep- Rochester, where he is esteemed and hon- utation for honesty that is above question, ored alike by young and old, rich and He is now eighty-five years of age, and foT poor. BLEECKER L. HOVEY, M. D. HERE is no resident of Rochester more loyal and true to his honest convictions than Dr. Bleecker Lan- sing Hovey, whether it be in pro- fessional, social, political or religious life. He stands to-day as a most distinguished representative of the medical fraternity, a man who through the long years of an active practice has kept in constant touch with the advancement and progress being made in the pi'ofession and has therefore made his service of the greatest possible value to his fellow men. Dr. Hovey is a native son of the Em- pire state. He was born in Warsaw, Wy- oming county, October 4, 1819. His pater- nal grandfather, Josiah Hovey, located in Warsaw, New York, in 1798. Eliphalet Hovey, the Doctor's father, was a farmer by occupation and married Sally Knapp, a na- tive of Vermont and a daughter of Will- iam Knapp, who removed with his family to Warsaw, New York, in 1802. In the com- mon schools and in Middlebury Academy the Doctor acquired his early education and later he pursued an academic course in the Lima Seminary. In 1838 he began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Thom- as Spencer, of Geneva, a professor in the Geneva Medical College, and was graduated in that institution with the class of 1843. He entered upon practice of medicine and surgery in Dansville, Livingston county. New York, in 1843, f^nd for sixteen years successfully practiced his profession in that town, building up an extensive and lucrative business. At the outbreak of the Civil war Dr. Hovey was offered and accepted a commis- sion as surgeon of the One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment, New York Volun- teer Infantry, and subsequently was ap- pointed a surgeon of the United States Vol- imteers, — an appointment made by the presi- dent. In the field he was appointed brigade surgeon and division surgeon in the Elev- enth Army Corps. He was at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettys- burg, and in many other engagements of the Army of the Potomac. When the Eleventh and Twelfth Army Corps, under command of General Plooker, were transferred to the west he went with the former and subsequently took part in the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 37 battles of Mission Ridge and Lookout Mountain, in the famous fight with "Hooker above the clouds." He was also in the battle of Nashville and in several engagements in the campaign of 1864, after which he was made medical purveyor and hospital inspec- tor in the Army of the Cumberland. He was medical director of the Twentieth Army Corps, under General Hooker and continued in the service throughout the war, being honorably discharged on general order in 1865. About 1844 the Doctor married Miss Marilla Danforth, who after his departure for the war did much loving service in the field of woman's peculiar mission at the time of the contest, and the succeeding year her brave heart responded to the call for active service at the front, and in the strength and beauty of her womanhood she went forth in December, 1862. Her son Frank had pre- ceded her and was serving as hospital stew- ard while yet but a lad of sixteen years. Mrs. Hovey was appointed by Miss Dix as hospital nurse, and rendered useful service in camp and field and general hospital, min- istering not only to suffering, wounded bodies, but pointing many a sin-sick soul to the Great Physician and comforting many a mourning heart in a noTthern home with the blessed assurance that husband, father, brother or son had found Christ and gone to be with Him. She will be remembered by her field service at Chancelloisville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Chatta- nooga, Resaca and many other places. The latter part of her army life was passed in establishing diet kitchens a+ Louisville, Memphis and St. Louis, with headquarters at Nashville. In the month of October, 1865, after the war had closed, she left the scene of her beloved labors toi return with her reunited family tO' her northern home. At this time Dr. and Mrs. Hovey and their family lo- cated in Rochester, where, amid new scenes and new associations, the broken threads of life! were gathered up again, and in her quiet, unassuming way she lived a life of patience and devotion to others until death sealed the tender, sympathetic eyes and folded the ministering hands on Sunday, February 12, 1899. She was one of the few women who were pensioned by the gov- ernment, and up to the time of her death the cotmtry sent her a monthly recognition of her able service. Dr. and Mrs. Hovey had one son, Frank H., who died July 2, 1898. On coming tO' Rochester the Doctor lo- cated on North Fitzhugh street, where he has since remained. Pie has held many im- portant professional positions and has given much time tOi the study of sanitary science and the subject of insanity. He is an ex- president of the Monroe County Medical Society, ex-vice-president of the New York State Medical Association, ex-president of the Central New York Medical Association and honorary member of the Rochester Pathological Society, and an honorary mem- ber of the American Medical Association, censor of the Buffalo Medical College for forty-five years and was formerly censor of the Syracuse University Medical Depart- ment. He usually attended the annual meet- ings of the National Medical Association, and at all times has been an earnest and thorough student and contributor tOi medical science. He is a firm believer in scientific 38 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. medicine and is loyal to his alma mater and to the ethics of the National Aledical Asso- ciation, of which he is a member, yet he is liberal in his views concerning those who practice honestly special systems as named by them, bnt looks upon men who announce one thing- in medicine and do' another as just as disreputable as in any other walk of life, or in any other business or profes- sion. He believes a physician should be honest and practice his professed aiuiounce- ment without deception, but better be an electic without a dogma. In his social connection the Doctor is a representative of the Grand Army of the Republic, belonging to George H. Thomas Post, No. 4, and he is alsO' a member of the Masonic fraternity and Indq>endent Order of Odd Fellows, and is a member of the .soldiers and sailors mcmuTnent committee and chairman of the sub-committee having in charge the work of erecting the monu- ment. Dr. Hovey is not bigoted in his re- ligious opinion. lie believes in the general doctrine of the Presbyi:erian church, of which he is a member, but recognizes good- ness and piety in all churches and in persons outside O'f any church who' conform to and practice the precepts taught in the Bible, and says that the Golden Rule is a safe and good guide for any one to follow. The Doctor is thoroughly genuine. There is not the slightest sugg-estion of anything hyjiocritical about him. AVith him friendship is inviol- able, his word is as good as his bond and he clings with unyielding firmness to a posi- tion which careful consideration and mature judgment has con\'inced him to be right. HENRY C. BREWSTER. ORTUNATE is the man who has back of him an ancestry honorable and distinguished, and happy is he whose lines of life are cast in har- mony therewith. In person, in character and in talents Henry C. Brewster is a worthy scion of his race. Though his life has been one rather of modest reserve than of ambitious self-seeking, he has shown himself the peer of the brightest men of his native state, and his mental talents have led to his selection for important positions therein, while his marked business ability has gained him high rank in financial cir- cles. He has given marked evidence of his power to both establish and control enter- prises of great magnitude, and though his business affairs have made heavy demands upon his time, his fellow townsmen have enjoyed the benefit of his service as their representative in the council chambers of the nation, where his course was one that indicated broad understanding of the is- sues before the country and was proof of THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 39 his patriotic devotion to the welfare of his native land. Throughout his entire hfe Mr. Brewster has resided in Rochester, his birtli having- occurred in this city September 7, 1845, '''s parents being- Simon L. and Editha (Col- vin) Brewster. His father was born in the town of Griswold, Nelw London county, Connecticut, in 181 1, and after acquiring his education in the commo'n schools, be- came connected with the business interests of his native town. For ten years he was there engaged in manufacturing and in his thirtieth year he removed to Rochester, New York, where for eighteen years he was a prominent representative of mercantile in- terests. On the expiration of that period he retired from business life in 1859, but four years afterward again took his place in the business world, being elected president of the Traders' Bank in 1863. Two years subsecpiently this was reorganized under the national bank act under the name of the Traders National Bank and Simon L. Brewster continued as its president until his death, which occurred in August, 1898. He was therefore for more than a third of a century at the head of this important finan- cial institution and under his guidance it took rank among the leading moneyed con- cerns of the Empire state. Its business covered every department O'f banking and its financial strength, based upon the well- known reliability and business methods of its president and other stO'ckholders and of- ficers, secured to it a constantly increasing patronage. In 1844 Mr. Brewster ,\vias united in marriage to Miss Editha Colvin, a daughter of Hiram D. Colvin, of Roches- ter. She died in if In the schools of his native city Henry C. Brewster accpiired his education and at the age of eighteen years entered upon his business career in the capacity of clerk in the Traders National Bank, becoming coiv nected with the institution in the fall of 1863. Notwithstanding his father was its president and that influence might have as- sisted him to promotion, he won his ad- vancement through close application, earn- est labor and firm resolve. Each duty en- trusted to him was faithfully performed and he tlioroughlv mastered the business as he ■worked his way upward step by step. In July, 18C8, by the vote of the directors, he was elected cashier and in that capacity con- tinued to serve for more than twenty-six years. His electioii to the vice-presidency occurred in the fall of 1894, and in 1899 he was chosen his father's successor as presi- dent of the Traders National Bank and has since stood at the head of the institution, ablv sustaining the unassailable reputation which has ever been attached to the name of Brewster in financial circles in Roches- ter. A man of resourceful business ability Mr. Brewster has extended his activity to other enterprises where his wise counsel and unabating energy have proved important factors in successful control. He was for many years the first vice-president of the Rochester Trust & Safe Deposit Company, and is now president of the Genesee Valley Trust Company, which was organized by him. In 1893 '''s organized the Alliance Bank of Rochester, and ser\-ed as its first ^'ice-president for nearly se\en years. He was the first president of the Rochester Clearing House Association and in that ca- 40 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. pacit)' remained five yeai's. For one term lie was president of the Chamber of Com- merce, for two terms its first vice-president and for many years has been one of its trus- tees, while at the present writing he is again serving as its president. To those at all familiar with the business history of Rochester, it will be easily seen how im- portant has been his connection with the leading moneyed institutions having to do with the business prosperity and financial standing of the city. His career is an honor to the business history of the city and with hig-h appreciation of his ability and for his ser\'ice his fellow townsmen who are repre- sentati\'es of the financial interests ha\-e iKjnored him. In 1899 he was elected presi- dent of the New York State Bankers As- sociation, of wbich, fi\e vears before, he was one of the organizers, and of which he was the first \'ice-president, acting in that capacity for a year. He was also \ice- president of the American Bankers Asso- ciation from the state of New York for five years. The name of Henry C. Brewster also figures conspicuously in connection with the pnlitical history of the state, for with just appreciation of the duties and obligations which citizenship imposes he has given his influence and support in furtherance of the principles of the Republican party, believ- ing them most conducive to good govern- ment. In the fall of 1894 he was placed in nomination for the office of re])resentative from the thirty-first district to congress of the United States, and being elected served in the fiftyJfourth and also the fifty-fiftli congress. During his first term he \v:as a member of the committee on coinage, weights and measures, and the following term was chairman of the committee on the alcholic liquor traflic, and a member of the committee on invalid pensions. In 1900 he was sent as one o^f the New York delegates to the Republican national convention in Philadelphia, which nominated \Viniam Mc- Kinley and Theodore Roosevelt. In October, 1876, Mr. Brewster was married toi Miss Alice Chapin, a daughter of Louis Chapin, of Rochester, and they now have two daughters, namely : Rachel A. and Editha C. Of many societies, social and otherwise, Mr. Brewster is a valued representative. He is a member of the So- ciet_\' of Mayflower Descendants, being eli- gible by reason of the fact that his ancestr}' is directly traceable tO' Elder William Brewster, who' crossed the Atlantic in the historic vessel which brought the first set- tlers to New England. He is also a mem- ber of the Society of Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution and the Society of the War of 1812, of Philadelphia, and also of the New England Society of New York. He belongs to the Union League Club of New York city, the Strollers Club of New York, the Genesee Valley Club and the Countrv Club of Rochester. He is a member of the board of governors of the Rochester Homeopathic Hospital and was its first treasurer, and for a long time heiwas also one of the trustees of St. Peter's Presbyterian church. Companionable and at all times ap- proachable, Mr. Brewster has a very wide circle of friends in his native city and en- j(j}'s the high regard of many of the most distinguished citizens of the Empire state, both in financial and political, as well as so^ THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 41 cial circles. The importance and magnitude fidence, but he is best hlwas also a native of Carbon county, Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of John D. Bowman, who for many years was a commissioner of that county and was actively identified with its business interests in varions ways through a long period. His work was largely bene- ficial to the county along many lines and his THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. si name was thus closely interwoven iwith its history. His daughter, Mrs. Dinkey, is still li\-ing in Easton at the old home built by her husband. By her marriage she became the mother O'f five children who reached years of maturity. James A. Dinkey, who is now deceased, was at one time general freight and passenger agent of the Lehigh «& Susc|U£hanna Railroad, which position he lield froan the time of the construction of the road until its absorption by the Central Rail- road of New Jersey. He then became di- vision freight and passenger agent oi the lat- ter road, acting in that capacity up to the time of his death. Amos Dinkey, another son of the family, is in charge of the busi- ness of the firm of Hilliard, Dinkey & Com- pany, of Eastoiu, Pennsylvania. The other members of the fatiier's family were daugh- ters. Li the common schools John Franklin Dinkey began his education, which was con- tinued in the high school, and on putting aside his text-books tO' enter upon the prac- tical duties of life he became an employe of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company, workng under his father's direction in the canal department, and when the department was removed tO' Mauch Chunk, Pennsyl- vania, the subject oi this review succeeded his father as chief accountant of the canals. He served continuously in the latter position until transferred to that of chief clerk in the office of the division passenger and freight agent of the Lehigh & Susquehanna division of the Central Raih'oad Company O'f New Jersey. Li 1879 he accepted a position as chief clerk in the office of Colonel R. E. Ricker, general manager of the New York Elevated Railroad Company. In 1881 he 3 came tO' Rochester as auditor and assistant treasurer of the Rochester & Pittsburg Rail- road Company, which had been organized to take over the property of the Rochester & State Line Railroad, when that was sold under mortgage. Subsequently he became auditor and treasurer of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company, which succeeded the Rochester & Pittsburg Road, and has since managed the affairs of his department with marked discrimination. When he became connected \\ith the com- pany the roiad owned and controlled one hundred and eight miles and now operates four hundred and seventy-twO' miles of track. The tonnage and other business of the road has increased proportionately. The gross receipts in 1881 were a little more than two hundred and thirty thousand dollars, and in 1901 were five million, eight hun- dred and thirty thousand dollars — figures which speak in unmistakable terms oi the growth of the business, and in attaining this result Mr. Dinkey has borne his due share. In 1884 occurred the marriage of Mr. Dinkey and Miss Annie Lockhart Hartman, of Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Duncan C. Hartman, of Danville, that state. Three children have been born unto them: Harry P., Isabel E. and John C. Mr. Dinkey is a well-kncwn and prominent Mason. He belongs to Carbon Lodge, F. & A. M. ; Lilly Chapter, R. A. M., of Mauch Chunk; and Palestine Commandery, K. T., of New York. He is likewise identified with the American Railway Accounting Officers Association. Plis church relationship con- nects him with the Evangelical Lutheran de- nomination. He belongs to the English Evangelical Lutheran church of the Refor- S4 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. mation on Grove street, in Rochester, ancl is the president of the church board of trus- tees and of the church council, also teacher of the male Bible class. Their new house of worship was erected when Mr. Dinkey was a member of the building committee, and not only did he contribute liberally tO' the cause but also gave of his time and influence toward advancing the work. He is treasurer of the Luther League oi Amer- ica, an organiation similar to the Chris- tian Endeavor Society, and is also treas- urer of the English conference of the New York ministerium, while of the New York State Luther League he was formerly presi- dent. At one time he served as vice-presi- dent of the Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation of Rochester, and at the present time is a member of the state committee of the oreanization. W^ith an abiding interest, deep and sincere, in the welfare of his fel- low men, he has labored untiringly for the promotion of those movements calculated to advance moral development and at the same time has co-operated in movements for the material, social and intellectual welfare of the city. His life has been devoted to his business, his home and his church, and his is a type of American manhood. He never hesitates in the performance oi a duty and his absolute fidelity and trustworthiness have been imi^ortant factors in winning him the high degree of success he has attained in the business world. He is widely known, either by reputation or personally, in rail- road circles throughout the east, and his name stands as a synonym of all that is just and fair in his treatment o-f those with whom business or social relations have brought him in contact. HON. JAMES M. E. O'GRADY. OLDING a prominent place among the representative legal practition- ers and citizens of Rochester, is Hon. James M. E. O'Grady, who was born in that city in 1863, and was edu- cated at the Rochester Free Academy and the University of Rochester, graduating from the latter institution in 1885. While in college he pursued the study of law and was admitted to the bar the same year of his graduation, since which time he has engaged in practice at Rochester with excellent suc- cess. He is manager of the State Indus- trial School at this place; has also' been school commissioner in his native city since 1887, and president of the board oi educa- tion since 1891. Politically Mr. O'Grady has always affil- iated with the Rqxvblican party, and in 1892 was elected to the general assembly by seven hundred and fifty-four plurality over E. M. Redmond, Democrat, and other candidates. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 5S He introduced a large number of bills in curse of the session of 1893, including those to amend the code of civil procedure ; increase the fees of the penitentiary of Mon- roe county for caring for state convicts, and for an appropriation for the State Industrial School. In 1894 Mr. O'Grady presented a large number of bills amending the charter of Rochester, and also a bill appropriating t^\•enty-fi\•e thousand dollars for the con- struction of a state dam across the Genesee river and for canal purposes. He also- pre- sented a bill authorizing boards of super- visors to buy for town the Myers automatic voting machine; a bill relating to the fees of notary clerks ; a bill providing for an equal division of the election inspectors of the state between the great political parties; and a bill providing for the election of women trustees for the Soldiers Home at Bath. So acceptably had he filled the office that Mr. O'Grady was re-elected in 1894, receiv- ing six thousand, eight hundred and four- teen votes, while M. J. O'Brien, Democrat, received fcur thousand, eight hundred and thirteen, and J. H. Hodgkinson, Prohibi- tionist, live hundred and thirty-three votes. In 1895 Mr. O'Grady was appointed chair- man of the committee on cities, and was also a member of the committee on wa)'s and means, and the following year he be- came the Republican leader in the assembly. As candidate for another term in 1895, he received six thousand, one hundred and eighty votes, while William S. Woodruff, Democrat, received three thousand, six hun- dred and fourteen; Esrom Morse, Prohibi- tionist, one hundred and twenty-three; and Jesse Freeman, Populist, one hundred and fourteen. In the assembly of 1896 Mr. O'Grady was chairman of the ways and means com- mittee, and was also a member of the cities and rules committees. In 1896 he intro^ duced the following bills of interest: Rela- tive to the payment of back taxes to the amount of one million, two hundred thou- sand dollars by New York city for the sup- port of the state's insane; relative to the transfer of county hospitals for the insane to the care of the state; creating commis- sioners of jurors in counties above three hundred thousand inhabitants ; giving addi- tional power to guaranty companies; making an appropriation to pay newspapers for cer- tain advertisements by the state ; providing representation for New York state at the Mexican National Exhibition; relative tO' the sale of the state building at the Atlanta Exposition ; regarding the legislature's con- tingent expenses; making an appropriation for repairs to the capitol ; providing for a survey of the Genesee river ; changing the salaries of the fish, game and forestry com- mission; creating the office of deputy com- missioner of public work ; making an appro- priation for extraordinary repairs to the canals ; making an appropriation to carry out the election law; amending the railroad law relative to electrical experts; pro'viding for the construction of bicycle paths in Mon- roe county; the annual appropriation act; the annual supply bill ; the supplemental supply bill providing for the celebration of tlie one hundredth anniversary of the estab- lishment of the capitol at Albany; and the annual tax bill. 5^ THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. At the election of 1896 Mr. O'Grady was again the candidate of the RqDublican party, and was re-elected, receiving six thousand, nine hundred and thirty-eight votes, while Benjamin Hoag, Democrat, re- ceived four thousand, three hundred and twenty-six votes; M. Berman, Socialist, one hundred and thirty-one; and E. Morse, Pro- hibitionist, one hundred and twenty-eight. At the organization of the assembly in 1897 he was elected speaker of the house, and as such was chairman of the committee on rules. Both as a lawyer and statesman he stands high in public esteem. He is em- phatically a man of enterprise, positive char- acter, indomitable energy and liberal views, and is thoroughly identified with the growth and prosperity of his city and state. CHARLES JUDSON HILL. i XE of the honored pioneers of Rochester and a prominent busi- ness man of earl}- days w^as Charles Judson Hill, who for almost sixty }'ears was actively identified with the com- mercial and industrial interests of the city. 1-le was born in Woodbury, Connecticut, April 13, 1796, and possessed those sterling traits of character which the sturdy sons of Xew England carried with them in the de- velopment of the west, germs of usefulness, honor and success. His father, Jonathan Hill, was born in Bethlehem, Connecticut, on the 25th of ]\Iarch, 1769, and in early life removed to Woodbury, where he mar- ried Miss Sarah Judson. In 1818 they re- mo\-ed to the Genesee valley. New York, and located upon a farm which they made their home for thirty years, the father hav- ing always followed agricultural pursuits. Their last days, however, were spent in Lima, Xew "S'ork, where he died January 6, 1849, ^t the age of eighty years, and his wife April 4, 1847 at the age of seventy- five. At the age of twelve years Charles J. Hill went to live with Noah B. Benedict, a dis- tinguished lawyer of \Voodbury, Connecti- cut, and the association with a mind as cul- tivated and refined as Mr. Benedict's un- doubtedly had a lasting and beneficial in- fluence upon the character of Mr. Hill. After attending a select school for four years he was called upon to' choose between a professional and business life, and as his choice fell upon the latter he became clerk in a store at Bethlehem, Connecticut, at the age of sixteen years. When his employer discontinued business there in 1816 Mr. Hill came west in search o^f a new field of opera- tion, but being unfa\'orahly impressed with the little village of Rochester he first lo- cated in Utica, New York, where he spent some months. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 57 At the end of that time Mr. Hill deter- mined to cast his lot with the pioneers of Rochester, and returning to this city in No- vember, 1818, accepted a position as book- keeper with the firm of Bissell & Ely, with whom he remained two- years. He then em- marked in general mercantile business on his own account in partnership with V. T- Lea\-itt, who was a member of the firm un- til 1825. During the following year Mr. Hill carried oai the business alone, and then admitted Lewis J. Peet to a partnership. They enjoyed an extensive trade, extending throughout Monroe and into adjoining- counties, their store becoming the caitral trading point in this section of the state. On disposing of the same in 183 1 Mr. Hill became identified with the milling busi- ness, operating the stone mill which stood for many years on South Water street, near Main, and later conducted the mill adjoining- it on the soitth in partnership with David Bates under the firm style of HiU & Bates. Subsequenthr Mr. Hill purchased the mill at Lower Falls, which he conducted under his Oiwn name. That proved a disastrous time for the Rochester millers, most of whom saw their accumulations of years swept away, Mr. Hill being among the number, although he had acquired a hand- some property. During the succeeding years he was engaged in various pursuits until 1845, when he again becan-ie interested in the manufacture of flour. Determined to produce a superior grade of flour, his brand soon became a favorite article with the housekeepers throughout this state and New England. On the ist of January, 1850, he admitted his son Charles B. to part- nership, and together they carried on the business for twenty-si.x years, the connec- tion heing dissolved Februajy 22, 1876, when our subject withdrew from the firm at the age of eiglity years, sixty-four of which had been devoted to active business. He was a director of the Geneva Bank and also a trustee of the old Rochester Savings Bank for some years. Mr. Hill \\as married, January 15, 1823, to Miss Salome Morgan, of Brimfield, Massachusetts, a union which was destined to remain unbroken for a period of sixty years until his death, which occurred July 19, T883. Public-spirited and progressive, he alwajs took a dee]j interest in all enter- prises calculated to in any way benefit his adopted city, and was trustee of Rochester from 1820 tO' 1822. At the second citjr elec- tion in 1835, he was elected supervisor, and subsequently filled the same office. He also served as county clerk from 1844 tO' 1847, and was appointed commissioner of deeds by Governor Bouck and the senate in 1842, while in 1842 he was elected mayor of Rochester on the Democratic ticket. For one year Mr. Hill was president of the Pio- neer Society of Western New York, and was president of the Western House of Refuge at one time. In 1823 he was commissioned quartermaster in the Twenty-third division of the Militia of New York, and was a prominent and active member O'f the Volun- teer Fire Department of Rochester, being the only surviving member of that organiza- tion at the time of his death. He was a Knight Templar Mason and a stalwart Dem- ocrat in politics. In 1821 he united with the First Presbyterian church of Rochester, of which he was an elder for twenty-seven years. Later he became one of the incor- 58 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. porators of the Phmouth Congregational church, and was president of its board of trustees for a number of years prior to his death. Mr. Hill was a pioneer in establish- ing Sunday schools in this city and vicinity, and later served as superintendent and as \-ice-president of the Genesee Sunday school Union. He was always courteous, kind and affable, and those who knew him personally had for him a warm regard. A man of great ability, his success in business was due to his own unaided efforts, and he was noted for his upright, honorable dealings. He persevered in the pursuit of a persistent purpose, and gained a most satisfactory re- ward. His life was exemplary in all re- spects, and he ever supported those interests which were calculated to uplift and benefit hunianity, while his own high moral worth is deserving of the highest commendation. THOMAS W. FORD. HIS worthy citizen of Rochester, who is now so creditablv serving as sheriff uf Monroe countv, Xew York, was born in Xew York citv on the 25th of December, 1847, ^"d is a son of James and Helen (Douglass) Ford. The Ford family originated in Ireland, where the father of our subject was born in iSji. In 1846 he came to the United States and located in Xew York city, where he followed the mason's trade. He died in 1862, and his wife departed this life in 1856. She was a daughter of Andrew Douglass, who was of Scotch descent. The subject of this sketch is one of a famil}' of five children, and was left an orphan at the age of nine vears. Being a boy of considerable ambition, he struggled hard to make a living for himself. His edu- cation was received in the public schools of Xew York citv. Anxious to assist in de- fendng- the stars and stripes during the dark days of the Rebellion, he enlisted in July, 1862, as a pri^■ate in Company I, One Hun- dred and Forty-fifth Xew York \'olunteer Infantry, but in 1863 was transferred to Company C, One Hundredth and Seventh Regiment. During his three years' service he participated in a number of important battles and skirmishes, including the famous battle of Gettysburg. He was in the battle of Dallas, Georgia, ^slay 25, 1864, when the regiment lost half its numbers, and also took part in the siege of Atlanta. On the i6th of Xovember, 1864, he started with his com- mand on the march to the sea, and it was his company that hoisted the flag of the One Hundredth and Sexenth Xew York Infantry over the capital of Georgia. They marched into Savannah, on the 24th of Xovember, and from there started on the Carolina cam- paign, stopping at Bentonville and Avervs- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 59 boro on account of an obstruction in the shape O'f General Joe Johnston's forces. Mr. Ford was captured at Rockingham, Nortli CaroHna, and for forty days was incarcer- ated within the walls of Libby prison, dur- ing" which time he witnessed the release of many of his fellow prisoners. At the close o>f the war he was honorably discharged in July, 1865. Returning to Painted Post, New York, Mr. Ford went to school for a time, and then learned the machinist's trade. In 1869 he located in Rochester, where he worked in the machine shops oi the Erie Railroad un- til 1882, and then successfully engaged in plumbing until 1894. He was married, Au- gust 14, 1869, to Miss E. M. Kinsella, of Corning, New York, a daughter of Rich- ard Kinsella, and this union was blessed with four children, of whom three survive, name- ly: Ellen, Richard and Elizabeth. By his ballot Mr. Ford supports the men and measures oi the Republican party, and he has taken quite an active and influential part in local politics. In 1893 he was elect- ed supervisor of the third ward of Roches- ter, and was re-elected the following year. He served on several important committees to the satisfaction of the citizens of Monroe county, and he has always been found true to every trust reposed in him. In 1896 he was elected to the common council from the third ward, and so acceptably did he fill that office that he was re-elected two years later. On the Republican ticket he was elected sheriff of Monroe county, and entered upon the duties of that office January i, 1900, in which capacity he has since served with fidelity, ability and integrity, giving his at- tention strictly to the position which he has been called upon to fill. Mr. Ford is a trustee of the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Bath, and is an honored member of M)'ron Adams I'ost, G. A. R. He alsoi belongs to the Rochester Whist Club, the Union Club and a number of fraternal societies, and he and liis family are all identified with the Catiiolic church. He is noted for his benevolence and generosity, and is highly respected and esteemed by all who know him. LEWIS W. ROSE, M. D. MONG the prominent and success- ful physicians of Rochester is num- bered Dr. Lewis Wheeler Rose, who' occupies an enviable position among his profesional brethren. A native of New York, he was born in Hammonds- port November 20, 1864, and is a son of Hubert D. and Fannie (Wheeler) Rose. His literary education was obtained in the Haverling Academy at Bath, New York, graduating in 1883, and he then entered the medical department of the University of the 6o THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. City of New York, where he was gradu- ated with the degree of M. D. in Marcl:, 1887. The theoretical training there ac- quired was then supplemented by practice in hospitals, being for a time a physician in the Chambers street hospital, New York city, and assistant surgeon of the State Sol- diers' and Sailors' Home at Bath, from Au- gust, 1887, until September, 1889. He then went to Europe and spait six months in the hospitals of Berlin. Tlius well equipped for his life work. Dr. Rose re- turned to this country and has since eng'aged in general practice at Rochester. The value of his extended experience has been dem- onstrated here, not only in his private practice but in his capacity as visiting physician to the free out-patients' depart- ment of the city hospital, and as chief of the department of health and sanitation of the State Industrial School. He is now one of the staff of the Rochester City hos- pital. Dr. Rose was married, June 24, 1894, tO' Miss Caroline Devereaux, and they have (;ne child, Hubert D., who- was born April 24, 1900. The Doctor and his wife are members of the Episcopal church. Frater- nally he is a member of the Rochester Path- ological Society, the Hospital Medical So- cieties, the Monroe County Medical So- ciety, and the New York State Medical So- ciety, ha\'ing- served as president o-f the Hos- pital and Monroe County Societies. His skill and ability in his chosen calling are at- tested by the liberal patronage he receives, and he ranks among the leading physicians of his adopted city. CAPTAIN ROSEA ROGERS. APTAIN Hosea Rogers, one of Rochester's oldest and most high- ly esteemed citizens, was born on the 17th of January, 1812, with- in the present limits of the city and is a worthy representative of one of its promi- nent pioneer families, being a son of Ezra and Betsey (Beckwith) Rogers, who came tO' Monroe county from Massachusetts about 1810. They were possessed of all the ster- ling attributes .which characterized the old- time New Englanders and were abundantly qualified for the task of making for them- selves and family a home in the then wild Genesee country. Being a chairmaker by trade, the father engaged in the manufacture of chairs in Rochester until his death, which occurred about 1820. His wife died about four years later, leaving fi\-e children, name- ly : Diodate, Ezra, Betsey, Caroline and Hosea. Being- left an orphan at an early age. Captain Rogers was reared by his brothers, who were imbued with all the worthy char- o-2-e.-&<^ /?e^. XiiJ— THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 63 acteristics of their race. He pursued his studies ill the district schools, which at that early day afforded but meager opportunities for the dissemination of even the rudiments of the common English branches. Although his school privileges were limited he made the most Oif his advantages, and by contact ■with the world obtained an education which proved of more value to him in the practical affairs of life than an extensive book learnt ing would have afforded. He developed a strong and rugged constitution, and at the same time became a man of indomitable per- severance and untiring energy. At the age of fifteen years Captain Rog- ers went as a sailor upon the Great Lakes, and for ten years followed that life, rising- through all the grades to the position of mas- ter of a vessel. His brothers built and ran the first vessel plying between Rochester and Chicago, and of this craft he had charge as captain in 1834. Three years later he pur- chased a farm of eighty-five acres in the town of Irondecjuoit, then Brighton, which included a part of the present Seneca Park, and lo it he later added other tracts until he now owns one hundred and sixty acres of the choicest and most valual^le land in the town. Soon after locating u]jon his farm he became interested in the building of sail- ing vessels, for which business his long ex- perience upon the lakes well fitted him, as he had gained a thorough knowledge of all kinds of sailing craft, as well as the laws that govern inland sailors. When he en- tered the field of boat building he was there- fore well qualified to meet the requirements of the times, and he built in all fourteen vessels, some at Charlotte and others in Ohio and Michigan. During all these years. however, he continued to operate his farm. The Captain was also actively identified with the business interests of Rochester un- til the 1st of January, 1902. In 1896 he be- came interested in the Phelps & Rogers Lumber Company on AVarehouse street, which do'cs an extensive business. This company was incorporated in 1901 with Captain Rogers as president, and he filled that position for one year or until the ist oi January, 1902, when he resigned, although he continues his connection with the com- pany. He owns the site occupied by the lumber yard, and has other business a'nd resident property in the city. Although now well advanced in years he still possesses great strength oif both bod)' and mind, and in con- nection with the operation of his farm still attends to collecting his rents and other busi- ness in the cit}'. Politically he has been a lifelong Democrat. Captain Rogers was married, in October, 1837, to Miss Polly Van Dusen, who died January 25, 1871, and on the ist of May, 1873, he wedded Miss Mary J. Lyon, of Al- bion, New York, who dqDarted this life ]\Iay 25, 1875. He was again married, Feb- ruary 2, 1876, his third unicjn being with Miss Asenath Schofield, of Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, whose grandparents came originally from England. Her grandfather, John Schofield, who was a farmer by occu- pation and a veteran of the war of 1812, died in 1866. James Schofield, Mrs. Rogers' fa- ther, was collector of Port Colbcrne, On- tario, Canada, for thirty-three consecutive years. His death occurred in 1889. The Captain and his wife have five children : Polly M., William H., Luella A., Ezra S. and Alida J. All are at home with excep- 64 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ticn of \A'illiam H., who married IMiss Car- rie Rawlinson, of St. Catlierine's, Ontario,, and resides in Rochester. Her father, John Rawlinson, was city clerk of St. Catherine's for about thirty years, and was a man of prominence in the community. The family hold membership in the Presbyterian chtrrdr. The Captain's father was deacon in the first Presb\terian church in this localit} , it being located in what was then called Carthage. Captain Rogers was one of the first white children torn in Rochester, and has wit- nessed almost the entire growth and devel- opment of the city. As a public-spirited and enterprising man, he has taken an active in- terest in public affairs, but has never cared for political honors, preferring to give his time to his business affairs, in which he has been uniformly successful. He has always declined to accept office, though he has ever taken a great interest in the advancement and prosperity of his native town. Now in his ninetv-tirst }ear he can look back over a well spent and useful life, in which he has not only secured for himself and family a handsome competeuce, but which has also gained for him the confidence and respect of all with whom he has been brought in con- tact either in business or social affairs. LORENZO S. GRAVES. jama P US Si S honorable retirement from labor, in which to enjoy the fruit of fcrmer toil and the entertainment which life can offer is the fitting reward of a long and active business career, in which one, through keen discernment, in- defatigable labor and honorable methods, advances steadily toward the goal of pros- perity. Such is the record made bv Loren- zo S. Graves. To him there has come the attainment of a distinguished position in connection with the great material indus- tries of the western part of Xew York, and his efforts have been so discerningly directed along well defined lines that he seems to have realized at any one point of progress the full measure of his ix)ssibilities for ac- complishment at that point. A man of dis- tinct and forceful indJA'iduality, he left his impress upon the industrial world, and his labors were of such a character that they contributed not alone to his indi\'idual suc- cess, but also ad\'anced the general pros- perity. ^Ir. Graves was born in the town of Southboro, Massachusetts, in 183 1, and is a representative of early Xew England an- cestry. When the common branches of an English education was mastered he began learning the shoemakers trade with his father, an occupation which had been fol- lowed through life by his father and grand- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 65 father. At tlie age of eighteen he became what is termed in New Engiand a "team boss" and was able to earn fair wages in that way. He tlien boug-ht liis time of his father, and desirous of obtaining a better education than he had been able to- accjuire in the common schools, he entered Marlow Academy, in New Hampshire, where he pur- sued his studies for two terms, meetine" the expenses and tuition and beard with money which he himself earned. Later in the same manner he made his way through Amherst College, at Amherst, Massachusetts. When a boy he had devoted his time and attention, outside of work hours, to the perusal of books on scientific and mechanical subjects, and the knowledge which he thus gained proved of great value to him in subsecjuent years. After completing his collegiate course Mr. Gra\'es went tO' AVorcester, Massachu- setts, where he had charge Oif a "boot team" of twelve or fifteen men, working them un- der the contract system. While there he was married, in 1852, to Miss Eliza G. Coi- fin, a daughter of Captain Moses Cofiin, of Nantucket, and toi her encouragement and aid he attributes not a little of his success in life. In 1859 Mr. Graves came to Rochester, New York, where he was the first tO' intro- duce the system of team work. He soon saw the need of more improved devices for cutting boot and shoe soles, and invented and patented such a machine in i860. After introducing several O'f these in factories and seeing the rapidly growing demand for them, he began their manufacture on a more extensive scale, forming a partnership with Mr. Wilkinson, who was an expert me- chanic. Selling bis shoe shop Mr. Graves gave his entire attention to the manufacture of this and other machines which he had patented used in shoe factories, making his O'wn drawings and patterns, and \\orking at the lathe, planer and blacksmith forge in the perfecting and manufacture of such devices. The firm of Graves & ^Vilkinson only con- tinued about twoi years, until the death of Mr. Wilkinson, when Mr. Graves ]3urchased his interest and continued the business alone. He soon received many orders for fitting up shoe manufactories complete with all neces- sar_\' machinery and equipments, and in 1876 — at the end of thirteen years — they were making seventeen ditTerent shoe ma- chines of their own designs, on ten of which they received diplomas at the Centennial Ex- pos'tion. As the factories which Mr. Graves fitted up often needed elevators he decided to engage in their construction as a side is- sue and for this purpose he secured the agency of the Otis Brothers' elevators. In 1875 1''^ brong'ht out a steel screw elevator of his own construction better adapted to the requirements of shoe factories than those he was selling. At first the sale of his elevators was small, but as the demand in- creased he introduced other kinds and styles, making the spur-gear machines of different sizes. In 1878 he introduced the hydraulic elevators. Two' years later he purchased the old Trinity church property at the corner of Center and Frank streets, and erected the first of the buildings that now comprise the plant. Adjoining lots have since Ijeen pur- chased and several fire-proof structures ha\'e been erected. The machinery is no'w oper- ated by UvO' Corliss engines of one hundred horse-power each. 66 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. In 1876 Fred B. Graves, the only son and child of Lorenzo S. Graves, was ad- mitted to a partnership, and in 1887, James S. Ashton, the efficient superintendent of the works, was given an interest in the business. Their elevators are now used in all parts of the country and they have branch offices in Xew York, Boston, Detroit and St. Louis. In 1 89 1 the business was incorporated as the Gra\es Elevator Company, and when ^Ir. Graves retired, in 1898, the business was acquired by the Otis Elevator Company. By furnishing employment tO' hundreds of men in Rochester the)^ have done much for the upbuilding and prosperity of the city. It has wisely been said that gifts of money, if judiciously expended, may add to the beauty and attractive appearance of a place. but the real benefactors of a city are the men who add to its progress and prosperity through the establishment of enterprises which furnish employment to others and thus promote commercial activity. Mr. Graves is what the world terms a self-made man, and his life illustrates what can be accomplished through industry, per- severance, good managanent and a deter- mination to succeed. In business he has at- tained honorable success and in private life he has gained that warm personal regard which arises from true nobility of character deference for the opinions of others, kind- ness and geniality. He has a beautiful home on Lake ax-enue and a summer cottage at Charlotte, but he now spends much of his time in travel. HON. JOHN M. DAVY. IGH on t!ie roll of eminent jurists who ha\e graced the bar of the Em- pire state is found the name of John iM. Davy. His career is an honor to the commonwealth that has honored him, and no compendium, such as this work de- fines in this essential limitations, will serve to offer fit memorial to the life and accom- plishments of the subject of this re\-iew. He is a distinguished lawyer and judge, a statesman who has shown himself the mas- ter of many intricate problems claiming the attention of the nation and with the same patriotic spirit which prompted his service in the Civil war he has defended the best interests of his state and nation since age gave him the right of franchise. He IS not of American birth, but almost his entire life has been passed in the United States. Judge Da\-_\- was born in Ottawa, On- tario, Canada, June 29, 1835, a"d 'S of English and Irish lineage. Im his infancy his parents removed with their family to JUDGE JOHN M DAVY. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. &9 Monroe county, New York, and his youth and early manhood were passed in Men- don and Henrietta, but when he entered upon the practice oi law he sought the broader field of labor offered by the courts of Rochester and came to this city, where he has since made his home. After attend- ing the common schools he pursued an acad- emiic couirse and then entered uiiDon the study of law in the office of Strong, Palmer & Mumford, of Rochester. He had almost completed his prelimiinary reading when in 1862 he assisted in raising Company G of the One Hundred and Eighth Regiment, New York State Volunteers, and was ap- pointed captain of the company by the re- cruiting committee of Monroe county, which was compo'sed of Dr. Anderson, Judge Sel- don and others. L. B. Yale, who was at the same time appointed first lieutenant, object- ed to taking a subordinate position, where- upon Mr. Davy offered to exchange places with him, saying that he had enlisted through patriotic motives, and, if necessary, he was willing to enlist as a private. This was truly indicative of the character of the man who has ever placed his country's good before personal aggrandizement. The offer of .exchange was accepted, and in August, 1862, Mr. Davy was commissioned by Gov- ernor Morgan as first lieutenant. With the regiment he went to the front and was in active service until the winter of 1863, when he was takeu ill with typhoid fever and the attack left his health and strength seriously impaired, so that he was no^ longer able for field serA'ice. Accordingly he was honorably discharged in the spring of 1863. Judge Davy at once resumed his law studies in the office of Strong, Palmer & Mumford, and the same year was admitted to the bar in the same class with Justice William H. Adams, of Canandaigua. Open- ing an office in Rochester, Mr. Davy at once began practice and his clientage rapidly in- creased, as in his law work he gave evi- dence of his ability to handle with masterly skill the intricate problems involved in liti- gation. He was soon recognized as a lead- er among the younger members of the Rochester bar. In 1868 he received the Re- publican nomination for the office of dis- trict attorney of Monroe county, and during his term in that position he handled the large business of the office in a most con- scientious and able manner. Declining a second nomination, he retired from office in 1871 with a most creditable record and took up the duties of a constantly increasing pri- vate practice. From time to time he has been called from his private business interests tO' aid in conducting public business. Entirely unsoi- licited and without his knowledge there came to him from President Grant, in 1872, the appointment tO' the office of collector of customs for the port of Genesee, and therein he served until it became necessary for him toi resign in order to* enter upon the duties of congressman, having been elected to rep- resent his district in the legislative councils of the nation. He took his seat as a mem- ber of the house in 1875 and at the close of his first term was renominated, but owing to a local feud between Monroe and Or- leans counties in regard to the right of nom- ination, a bolt occurred among the Orleans Republicans and his opponent, Hon. E. K. ^o THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Hart, was elected by a small majority. While in congress Judge Davy was a mem- ber of the committee on railways and canals, also' the comn^ittee appointed to investigate the police commission of the District of Co- lumbia. He voted for the electoral com- mission bill. He made but few speeches, but was an active and influential member. His speech against congress granting sub- sidies to railroads was a wise and states- manlike effort. Studying all his points with care and with a thorough grasp of his sub- ject, he shu\ved that such means were in direct controversion to the fundamental law of the land, and an encroachment upon the rights reserved to the states. In the mat- ter of the Geneva award bill, pertaining to the adjustment of the xVlabama claims, he showed an equally nice sense of justice and a solicitude for the preservation of the na- tional honor in an e.xact performance ol the conditions expressed by the committee of arbitration in the distribution of the funds awarded. His whole congressional record showed a thorough knowledge of constitu- tional and common law, as well as practical and sound common sense concerning every public question that claimed his attention and consideration. Returning from Washington at the close of his term, Judge Davy ag-ain took up the duties of an important law practice, and liis devotion to^ his clients' interests became proverbial. Nature bountifully endowed him with the peculiar qualifications that com- bine to make a successful law}'er. Patiently persevering, possessed of an analytical mind and one that is readily receptive and retent- ive of the fundamental principles and intri- cacies of the law ; gifted with a spirit of de- votion to wearisome details ; quick tO' com- prehend the most subtle problems and logical in his conclusions; fearless in the advocacy of any cause that he may espouse and the soul of honor and integrity, few men have been more richly gifted for the achievement of success in the arduous, difficult profes- sion of the law. He was attorney for the East Side Savings Bank of Rochester for fourteen years and was the attorney for a syndicate of New York capitalists in the Genesee Valley Canal Railroad litigation, in which his efforts were successful as ag-ainst those who' were: opposed to the con- struction of the road. He was also attorney for tlie West Shore Railroad Company and the North River Construction Company in the counties of Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Monroe and Genesee. He was also the at- torney for the Rochester & Lake Ontario Railwa\r Company. In the fall of 1888 the Republican judi- cial convention for the seventh judicial dis- trict, comprising the counties of Monroe, Livingston, Steuben, ^'ates, Cayuga, Sen- eca, Wayne and Ontario, unanimously nom- inated him for the office of justice of the supreme court tO' succeed Justice Angle, and subsequently he was unanimously nominated by the Democratic judicial convention and the Prohibition party placed no candidate in the field. His election was as unanimous as his nomination; he received the largest vote ever cast for a justice of the supreme court in the district. A man of unimpeachable character, of unusual intellectual endow- ments, with a thorough understanding of the law, patience, urbanity and industry, Judge THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 71 Davy took to the bench the very highest with his record as a man and a lawyer, dis- qualifications for this most responsible office tinguished by unswerving integrity and a in the system of the state government, and masterful grasp of every problem that has his record as a judge has been in harmony presented itself for solution. HENRY HARRISON. F those who claim that fortune has favored certain individuals above others will but investigate the cause of success and failure it will be found that the former is largely due to the improvement of opportunity, the latter to the neglect of it. Fortunate environments encompass nearly every man at some stage of his career, but the strong man and the successful man is he who' realizes that the proper moment has come, that the present and not the future holds his opportunity. The man who makes use of the Now and not the To' Be is the one who' passes on the highway of life others who perhaps started out ahead of him. It is this cpiality in Mr. Harrison that has gained him an enviable position in the business world and made him widely known as a grain dealer of western New Yofk. He makes his home in Brock- port and is now serving as collector of cus- toms at the port of Rochester, district of Genesee. Henry Harrison was born in the village of Brockport, Monroe county, New York, in April, 1854, and traces his ancestry back to Richard Harrison, who' was one of four brothers that came from England and whose son, Richard Harrison, founded the New Jersey branch of the family. The grandfa- ther was Joel Harrison, of Newark, New Jersey, and the father, Josiah Harrison. The latter removed with his family to Mon- roe county, New York, and settled in Brock- port about 1830. There he successfully ai- gaged in merchandising and the grain busi- ness. In his political affiliations he was a Republican and held several offices in the vil- lage of Brockport. His death occurred in 1872, when he was in his sixty-third year, for he was born in 1809. He married Adelia Field, a daughter of Joshua and Lydia (Towle) Field. Joshua Field was a representative of the Connecticut family of that name and was one of the first settlers of Brockport. Mrs. Harrison died in 1881. At the usual age Henry Harrison entered the public schools and later he became a student in the Brockixart Normal School, in which he was graduated in 1873. He next matriculated in Rochester University, com- pleting his course by graduation in 1877. Throughout his business career he has been 72 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. conntcted with the grain trade, and his en- terprise has been attended with gratifying siiccss. W hen he had completed his educa- tion he went to Brockport, New York, and cojuiinied the Ijusiness estahhshed by his fa- ther. The firm is one of the largest of its kind in western New York, and is well and favorably known throughout the eastern and many of the western states. In 1897 the company was incorporated, under the name of Henry Harrison Company, Mr. Harrison Ijeing the president and treasurer. In 1881 was celelDrated the marriage of our subject and Miss Florence J. Lewis, of Albion, New York, a daughter of Dr. H. W. Lewis, a prominent physician of that place. Socially he is connected with the Alpha Delta Phi, a college fraternity, the Rochester Whist Club, and with Brockport Lodge, A. F. & A. M. In 1891 he was ap- pointed one of the members of the local board of managers of the Brockport Normal School, and his connection with various im- portant public concerns has been of benefit to the community. Mature judgment and careful consideration have led him to es- pouse the cause of the Republ.can party, and in 1894 he was elected on its ticket to the state senate, representing the forty-fourth senatorial district, and while a member of the senate served on several important com- mittees, including finance, banks and canals. In May, 1899, he was appointed collector of customs in the district of Genesee, for a term of four years. He left the impress of his indi\iduality upon the legislation of the state and his course was one which endorsed progress and practxal reform. Viewed in a personal light, Mr. Harrison is a strong man, of excellent judgment, fair in his \'iews and highly honorable in his relations with his fellow men. Flis integrity stands as an unquestioned fact in his career. His life has been manly, his actions sincere, his manner unaffected and his example is well worthy of emulation. JOHN N. BECKLEY. N iKj profession is there a career more open to talent than is that of the law, and in no field of endea\-or is there demanded a more careful prep- aration, a more thonjugh appreciation of the absolute ethics of life, or of the under- lying principles whicli form the basis of all human rights and pri\ilcges. Unflaggino- application and intuitive wisdom and a de- termination to fully utilize the means at hand are the concomitants which insure per- sonal success in this great profession which stands as the conservator of justice; and it is one which none should enter without due recognition of the obstacles to be overcome and the battles to l>e won, for success does not perch on the falchion of every person who enters the competitive fray, but comes only as the direct result of capability. Pos- sessing all the requisite qualifications of the CMceA^6tc THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 75 able lawyer, Hon. John N. Beckley, of Rochester, has won an en\-iable position among the leading lawyers in the western ixirtion of the Empire state. He is also' eqn- ally, prominent in the co'n-trol of gigantic business interests, being now actively con- nected with corporations having to doi with urbaiTi transportation, and in this line his labors ha\'e been of the greatest public bene- fit, at the same time largely promoting the prosperity of the stockholders. Mr. Beckley was born in Clarendon, Orleans county. New York, December 30, 1848, and the life he led in youth developed a stiu'dy constitution which has enal^led him to perform an immense amount of work. He pursued his education in the Brockport Collegiate Institute and the Genesee AVes^ leyan Seminary and later he entered Genesee College, completing the work of the fresh- man and sophomore classes. On leaving that institution he became identified with educational work as principal of the public schools of Laursboro and Kushford, Min- nesota, where he remained for twoi years, but the legal profession attracted him and he began his preparation for the bar in 1872, in Batavia, New York, under the direction of the firm of Wakeman & Waters, leading attorneys there. In June, 1875, in Buffalo, New York, he was admitted to the bar, and for twO' years thereafter he practiced in Batavia, but in 1877 came to; Rochester, where he has since remained. In 1882 he was appointed city attorney, re-appointed in 1884 and again in 1886. A month after the last re-apporntment, however, he resigned to become a member of the law firm of Bacon, Briggs & Beckley. It is conceded that Mr. Beckley proved himself by far the ablest attorney whose services the munici- pality has enjoyed. By his tact and influ- ence he ]n-evented needless litigation on the jiart of the city, and b)' his conduct ol such suits as were not to be avoided he kept doiwn the amount awarded to claimants against the municipality tO' the lowest po'ssible limit. So generally was his \-alue to the city acknowl- edged that a large number of citizens fa:- vored his retention in office at almost any salary he might choose tO' name, and a most liberal ciffer in the matter of salary would undoubtedly have been made tO' him had there l>een any hope that he could be induced tO' change his purpose. If there were any whoi then thought he was risking- his future on an uncertainty when he has an assured position, they have long agO' changed their minds. From the time when Mr. Beckley retired from office to the present he has enjoyed an important, lucrative and constantly increas- mg ])atronage, and the firm of which he is a member is accounted one of the most prominent and capable in the state. While he was well grounded in the principles of common law when admitted to the bar, he has continued through the whole of his pro- fessional life — covering almost a Cjuarter of a century — a diligent student of those ele- mentary principles that constitute the basis of all legal science, and this knowledge has ser\'ed him well in many a legal battle before superior and appellate courts. He always ]M-epares his cases A\'ith great care. If there is a close logical point involved in the issue it is his habit to thoroughly examine ever}' authorit}- with- in his reach bearing upon the question be- fore the court, and this makes him a most dangero'us adversaiy. Mr. Beckley has in recent years figured 76 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. conspicuously in connection with tlie im- portant work of extending urban transporta- tion. There is no single enterprise which affects more closely the whole business con- ditions of the city, for in a large city there is continually demonstrated the truth of the old adage that "time is money." Mr. Beck- ley became interested in the Cross Town and South Park railroad projects, and it was due to his tact and persistence that fran- chises were obtained for the enterprise which was backed by prominent eastern capitalists. The movement then begun terminated in the sale of the stock of the Rochester City & Brighton Railway Company to the interest already named, Mr. Beckley conducting the negotiations and bringing them tO' a success- ful conclusion. He is now vice-president and secretary of the company which controls all of the street railway franchises in Roches- ter, and has begun the great undertaking of introducing electricity as a motive power — a work which involved the outlay of several million of dollars. As the representative of the same and other interests he has obtained valuable street railway franchises in the city of Buffalo, and these are to be utilized in the near future. In June, 1875, was celebrated the mar- riage of Mr. Beckley and Miss Belle Cor- win, a daughter of Stephen M. Corwin, of Brighton, New York. They had two- chil- dren, but Herbert, the elder, is now de- ceased, Walter being still with his parents. Socially Mr. Beckley is a valued representa- tive of the Genesee Valley, Rochester and AVhist Clubs. To see him in his office, alert, enterprising, watchful, his voice and manner indicating precision and dispatch in his work, one would think him all busi- ness, but his friends — and they are many — know him to- be a most genial and companionable gentleman, whoi richly en- joys the pleasures and beauties of life. His success seems almost phenomenal, yet it has been won entirely along the lines of old and time-tried maxims. Strong mentality and determination have formed the basis of his prosperity. Capable of planning intri- cate and extensive business projects, he also has the ability and executive power tO' carry then; forward to successful completion, and he stands today as one of the most distinguished lawyers and business men of the west, making a strong and beneficial im- press upon the development of the city. DAVID HOYT. ELL may America boast of her equal befoTe the law, where the road to pub- cUizenship, for great have been lie usefulness and public honor is open to all, the accomplishments of her sons it is worthy of note when an individual, by in all lines of endeavor wliich h)i,s merit and laibility, is -enabled to pass contribute to the sum of the world's prog- others on the liighway of life and reach the ress. In this land where every man is born goal of prosperity. Standing in an eminent 'fHE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 77 pOiSe among the leading citizens of Roches- ter is David Hoyt, who at the early age of fifteen years entered the banking house O'f Ward Brothers. From that time for- wai'd he has steadily advanced and to-day occupies the responsible position of secre- tary and treasurer of the A'lonroe County Savings Bank. Mr. Hoyt was born in Rochester Feb- ruary 1 8, 1846, and is a son of David and Mai-y M. (BuUen) Hoyt. The father was a native of Danibury, Connecticut, born No- vember 8, 1803, and his father was Jerry Hoyt, who was a native of Danbury, Con- necticut. He was one of the pioneer resi- dents of Rochester and here followed his trade, that of coopering. He manufactured barrels for the old Genesee Flouring Mill and built up a very extensive business in that line. His home and business were lo- cated at the corner of Main and Fitzhugh streets, where the Powers Hotel now stands. As the years passed Jerry Hoyt, became one of the most successful and prominent busi- ness men of the growing city. His son, David Hoyt, Sr., was reared to years oi maturity in Rochester and ac- cjuired a good practical education, fitting him for business cares, and for the respon- sible duties O'f life. He was a book seller and stationer, forming a partnership with Everard Peck, one of the prominent early settlers of Rochester. For many years he conducted the leading business in this branch of commercial activity. At different times he was associated with various partners, but throughout the passing years maintained his position as the most extensive dealer in books in this part of the country. He ever made that his leading interest, although he became connected with other business con- cerns which contributed largely tO' the com- mercial welfare and prosperity O'f I'i.ochester as well as toi his individual success. He was one of the first stockholders and organizers of the American Express Company and acted as its agent in liochester, the business at that time being of such limited propor- tions that the office occupied a division of his store. He \\as one of the early mem- bers of St. Luke's church and when Christ church was established became one of its first wardens. David Hoyt was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Bullen, of Med way, Massa- chusetts, and a representative of an old New England family. They became the parents of eight children, of whom six are still liv- ing, namely: George H., Henry B., Mary A., William M., David and Charles B. The father died December 9, 1861, but the mother, long surviving him, did not pass away until the 2d of May, 1898. In the history of Rochester the name of Hoyt de- serves prominent mention, for the father and grandfather of our subject aided in laying Inroad and deep the foundation for the pres- ent business activity and commercial and in- dustrial prosperity of the city. This work, instituted by his sire and grandsire, David Hoyt, has been carried on with great strength of purpose and marked abilit)'. He pursued his education in the common and private schools and at the age of fifteen years entered the banking office of. Ward & Brother, with whom he remained for five years, being promoted from time to lime to different positions as he showed his adaptability and his power to cope with the duties connected with financial affairs. In 78 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1865 he entered the services of the Monroe County Savings Bank, as bookkeeper, and in due process of time was promo-ted through the various divisions of teller, paying teller and others, until in January, 1883, he was elected secretary and treasurer of the insti- tution. He has since ser\-ed in diat ca- pacity and has therefore largely been in coiirtol of the business of this important financial concern through eighteen years. The bank was organized and began busi- ness on die 3d of June, 1850, in the office ol the Rochester Bank, of Exchange street, its first officers being Everard Peck, president, and Freeman Clarke, treasurer. In 1854 the bank was removed to the building on Buffalo street, known as the city hall, and at a later date the site of the present bank was purchased and a handsome building erected. The growth of its business is in- dicated by the fact that at the time Mr. Hoyt was elected treasurer the deposits were about six million dollars, while its assets are now fifteen million dollars and there is a surplus of over one million, seven hundred thousand dollars. The growth of this insti- tution is due in a large measure to- Mr. Hoyt's thorough understanding of the bank- ing business, his keen sagacity and fore- sight, his careful management and to- the straightforward policy which has e\'er been maintained by the institution. A man of resourceful ability, his energies have not been confined to one enterprise, for he was one of the original directors of the Roches- ter Trust and Safe Deposit Companv, which first did business in the Monroe County Savings Bank. On, the nth of June, 1868, was cele- brated the marriage of Mr. Ployt and Miss Elizabeth R. Breck, a daughter oi Martin B. and Susan (Watts) Breck, who' were among the early pioneer settlers in Roches- ter. They have twO' sons : Martin B., who is engaged in the manufacture of shoes as a member of the firm O'f C. P. Ford & Com- pany and who is also associated with the Defender Photo- Supply Company of Roch- ester; and Burr C, who- is connected with the latter institution. Mr. Hoyt is a mem-l>er of the Roches- ter Club, the Genesee Valley Club and the Country Club, and his is a genial nature which has ever rendered him a favorite in social circles. In politics he has long been an active worker in the Democratic party and has therefore performed his duties as an American citizen. He was a member of the executive committee of the Young Men's Democratic Club, which became a very potent factor in opposition- to misrule in municipal afi^airs and in support of all that is honorable in city politics. He could never be induced toi accept public office, his al- legiance to his partv being the result of his firm belief in its principles as being most conducive to- the general good. His bro-ad humanitarian nature has prompted active service in- philanthropic work. He was a member o-f the committee that o-b-tained the charter for the Rochester Ho-meopathic Hos- pital and was one o-f the first board of gov- ernors, also- secretary of the institutio-n for a number of years until its growth made the duties of the o-fifice so onerous tiiat they con- flicted with his business affairs, and he there- fore had to resign. His wife is associated with him in all of his beneficent work, and she, too-, has taken a dee^D- and zealous in- terest in the hospital to wdiich she gives her THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 79 active support, being at the present time a member o'f its board of supervisors and of the executive committee. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt have held membership in Christ Episcopal church since its organization, and lie is now one of its \'estry men. Theirs is a beautiful home at No. 493 University avenue, one o.f the finest residence locations in the city. Mr. Hoyt is a man of fine per- sonal appearance, but it has been the strength of his character, his genial manner, his broad-hearted benevolence and true Chris- dence and high respect of his fellow men. tian spirit that has won him the love, conii- HON. SAMUEL LEE SELDEN. EVV YORK has always been dis- tinguished for the high rank of her bench and bar, and no state in the Union can boast of abler jurists or attorneys. Prominent among those be- longing tO' Rochester bar was Hon. Samuel Lee Selden, who was one of the three emin- ent jurists who' occupied the bench of the court of appeals of the state. He was born in Lyme, Connecticut, in October, 1800, and came to Rochester at the age of twenty-o-ne. Here he studied law in the office of AdcUson Gardiner, the distinguished jurist, with whom he formed a partnership after his ad- mission to the bar. Later his brother, Hen- ry Rogers Selden, became a student in their office. The three men thus associated were destined to rank as leaders in the juris- prudence of the Empire state and figure in conspicuous positions in the history of legal science. Mr. Selden was early called upon to fill important public positions in connection with his profession. In 183 1 he was ap- pointed first judge o-f the Monroe common pleas and held that office eight years. He alsO' ser\'ed as master and clerk of the court of chancery, and in 1847 I'^e ^^'^s the candi- date of ihe Democratic party for justice of the supreme court, to which office he was elected by a handsome majority, recei\-ing the support of his friends in both political organizations as his' own party was in the minority. Serving his full term, he gave evidence of the possession of such consum- mate judicial apititude and uncommon legal talent that in 1855 he was elected judge of the court of appeals in the place of his former law partner. Judge Addison Gardiner, who had retired, declining a re-election. Here Judge Selden alsoi served with conspicuous ability until failing health forced him to re- sign about 1863, much to the regret of his professional brethren throughout the state. The ranainder of his life was passed in ease and retirement in Rochester, where he died September 20, 1876, honored and respected by all who' knew him. He was the last of 8o THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. his immediate family tO' pass away. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Susan Ward, was a daughter of Dr. Levi Ward, who came to Rochester from Haddam, Con- necticut, and was one of the earHest settlers of the Genesee valley. The Judge had but one child, a son, who died in boyhood. He is survived by two nephews who reside in Rochester, these being George B. Selden, a prominent member of the Rochester bar and one of the leading patent attorneys of the city: and Arthur R., who is recognized as one of the foremost civil engineers and draughtsmen of Rochester. At a time when Professor S. F. B. Morse was working hard to obtain assistance in in- troducing his system of telegraphy, Judge Selden and his brother, together with Henry O'Reilly, Jonathan Child and a few others, organized a company to construct a line for- ty miles in length between Plarrisburg and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Selden brothers later acc[uired an interest in a simi- lar corporation formed under tlie House pat- ents, and were thus among the very pioneers in telegraphy in the world, virtually laying the foundation of the present Western Un- ion system, which eventually developed from the last named company. Judge Selden's written opinions are beautiful works of literature, as well as able and authoritative documents on legal pro- cedure. His profound knowledge of law, his keen sense of justice, his unswerving adherence to right, and his wonderful com- mand of language, permeate every line. His judgment seldom erred. His writings may be found in volume 5 of Selden's (his broth- er's) reports, court of apjjeals, to- volume 24 of New York rqaorts, and also in the su- preme court reports during his occupancy of that bench. His entire time and attention were devoted to his professional duties. Al- though he took considerable interest in pub- lic affairs, he was never an active party worker. He was charitable, enterprising and public-spirited, and was intimately asso- ciated with various local institutions. The Judge was tall and slender, but was endowed with a distinguished physic]ue. He was somewhat retiring in disposition, but made many friends, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. CHARLES T. CROUCH. HARLES T. CROUCH, deceased, \\'as for many )'ears one of the most progressive and enterprising men of Rochester. Upon the commercial activity of a community depends its prosperity and the men who are recog- nized as leading citizens are those who are at the head of extensive business enterprises. Mr. Crouch was a man of broad capabilities who carried forward to successful comple- tion whatever he undertook. He \\'as born in Rochester May 25, 1829, a son of William and Catherine (Harmon) Crouch, and was the fifth in order of birth THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 8i in their family of six children. The fa- ther, who was a contractor, came tO' this covmtry from England about 1822, and cHed on the 19th of November, 1842. The moth- er was born July 11, 1800, and died July 16, T895, having long survi\-ed her hus- band. During his boyhood Charles T. Crouch attended the public schools of Rochester, and l)egan his business career when a young man as a teamster. In 1857 he formed a partnership with his brother, George W., and under the firm name of G. \V. & C. T. Crouch they engaged in the manufacture of lumber for about four years. They com- menced dealing in coal in 1862, and carried on that business until 1868, when they be- came associated with George Bentley, of Rochester, and Samuel R. Hart, of Brigh- ton, in the manufacture of lumber on Crouch Island as members of the firm of G. \V. Crouch & Compan)-, erecting a large sawmill at that place. Two years later the brothers purchased Mr. Hart's interest, and at the end of the succeeding two years Mr. Bentley retired, after which the brothers resumed the old firm name of G. W. & C. T. Crouch. About 1875 they formed a partnership with H. H. Craig, as Craig & Crouch, and independent of the sawmill the firm then established a large wholesale and retail lumber business o-n Gritfith street, wliich was continued by them until 1880, when the brothers purchased Mr. Craig's in- terest and took their sons, George W., Jr., and Frank P., sons of G. W., and Charles H., son of C. T., into the firm, the style be- ing changed to G. W. & C. T. Crouch & Sons. Three years later George W., Jr., withdrew, and in 1887 Charles T. and his SO'U, Charles H., sold their interests in both establishments to the remaining members of the firm. Under tlie firm name of C. T. Croucli & Son the)- started the present ex- tensive wholesale and retail lumber business on West street, near Lyell avenue, where they also built a large sash and blind fac- tory and planing iiiill. Our subject retained his interest in this business up to the time of his death, which occurred July 27, 1898, since which time it has been under the man- agement of his son, Charles H., who is now president of the comipany, while C. C. Bea- han is secretarj- and treasurer, and H. H. Turner, vice president. They handle from eight tO' ten million feet of lumber annually, and employ on an average thirty-five or forty hands. Mr. Crouch was married to Miss Susan Streeter, daughter of Thomas Streeter, of Rochester, and they became the parents of five children, namely: Mary H., now Mrs. Sidney R. Ireland, of Chicago; Delia E., wife of George H. Lookup, O'f Marion, Wayne county, New ^'ork ; Charles H., who married Sarah, daughter of John Hancock, of Rochester; Rhoda E., wife of Henry H. Turner; and Nellie S., wife of C. C. Beahan, of Rochester. Mr. Crouch was one of the oldest and best known lumber dealers in western New York, and for forty years his name was in- separably connected with the business inter- ests of Rochester. He was also prominently identified with the city's growth and ma- terial prosperity, assisting in its upbuilding and contributing liberally toward its ad- vancement. Socially Mr. Crouch was a member of the Abelard Club of the citv. and was a 82 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. thirty-secoiicl-degi-ee Mason, being a mem- ber of Valley Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Ham- ilton. Chapter, R. A. M. ; Monroe Coni- mandery, K. T. ; Doric Council, and the Scottish Rite bodies. Politically he always affiliated with the Democratic party, and for two years he represented the twelfth ward in the comimon council, but with that ex- ception he could never be prevailed upon to - accept office, preferring to> devote his undi- vided attention to his extensive business in- terests. He always faithfully performed his duties of citizenship, however, and gave his support to every enterprise for the pub- lic good. He was widely and favorably known, and in his death the community realized that it had lost a valued and use- ful citizen. JAMES E. BRIGGS. AMES E. BRIGGS, a man of prom- inence in the business circles of Rochester, is a native of the Green Mountain state, his birth having occurred hi Williamstown April 22, 1835. In the days when Massachusetts was iirst welcoming- to its shore the emigrants from the old world his Puritan ancestors located in the colony, he being a descendant of Clement Briggs, who came to this country about 1635 or 1640 and located near Taun- ton, Massachusetts. iVt an early day his great-grandparents, Silas and Esther (So- per) Briggs, removed from the old Bay state tO' Barre, Vermont, being among the pioneers of that locality, where they con- tinued to make their home through the re- mainder of their lives. The grandfather, .\masa Briggs, was born and reared in Mas- sachusetts, and there married Rhoda Wright. Subsequently he removed with his family to Williamstown, Vermont, where he followed farming until called tO' his final rest. He and his wife assisted in organizing the first Methixlist Episcopal church of that locality and always took a very active and prominent part in its work. Among the distinguished representatives of these fam- ilies were Silas Wright, governor of New York and United States senator, and Gov- ernor Briggs, who served as chief executive of Massachusetts. James Wright Briggs, the father of our subject, was born on the old homestead in Vermont and there grew to manhood. Throughout his active business life he fol- lowed farming and also was a competent wheelwright and carpenter, being so delight- ed with those occupations he would work evenings and leisure moments at his trades. He built the first revolving horse rake in his vicinity and when completed our subject, then a boy, rode the horse to do the first raking. The father possessed considerable inventive genius. In politics he was first a Democrat, but later became a strong abo- litionist and joined the Repiiblican party. He married Miss Elvira Hatch, a daughter of James Platch and granddaughter of Asa Hatch, who took part in the battle of Ben- JAMKS ELBERT BRIGGS THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 85 nington during the Revolutionary war. The hitter was the father of twenty-three chil- dren, of whom nineteen grew to maturity. The Hatch homestead was near the Briggs farm in the same township. The father of our subject died in Rochester in 1888, and the mother at Williamstown, Vermont, in 1865. In the family of James W. Briggs were nine children, of whom James E. is second in order of birth. He accjuired his early education in the common schools and Newbury Seminary and Cohegiate Insti- tute, where he received a liberal educa- tion. In November, 1856, he was in- duced to accept the position of principal of what was then the Arsenal street high school of Watertown, New York, a school of six hundred pupils, and the first large graded school in- the northern' part o-f the state. He filled that position for five years, and during the latter part of that period de- voted his holidays and vacations to the study of law under the direction of the leading at- torneys of Watertown. When in the fall of 1861 the second call fur volunteers was made Mr. Briggs re- signed his position and offered his services to the government as a defender of the Union. He raised Company H, Ninety- fourth New York Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered in as captain. In March, 1862, after passing the winter in drill at Sackett's Harbor, New York, he started with his regiment for the front. He was injured with others in a railroad accident at Tivoli on the Hudson river and was left in the New York City Hospital, but soon re- joined his regiment in Washington. It was ordered to Alexandria to guard that city. of which Captain Briggs was appointed pro- \'ost marshal, (ieneral McClellan's army was then re-organizing and moving to Fort- ress Monroe by transports from Alexandria, and the Captain's duties were without cessa- tion day or night until he was taken with typhoid fever, in .\pril, 1862, and recovered consciousness in the general hospital at Alexandria ten days later. After his partial recovery he again joined the regiment in the Shenandoah valley and was detailed on general court martial duty until July, 1862. He was then obliged to resign on account of a certificate of disability without prospect of recovery. Having gained a sufficient state of con- valescence, Mr. Briggs entered the Albany Law School in the fall of 1863, and was graduated therefrom in the class of 1864 with the degree of LL. B. .\fter being- admitted to the bar he located in Newark, Wayne county. New York, and entered into the practice of law, which he continued with uniform success until 1883. In 1879 he was appointed general manager and treasurer of the Ontario Southern Railroad, of which he had been attorney from its construction, — a period of seven years. After the sale of the railroad he organized the Lawyers Co- operative Publishing Company, which is the most important concern of the kind in the United States, and for fifteen years served as its president and general manager, with his son, William H., as treasurer. On the retirement of Mr. Briggs, William H. as- sumed the duties of manager and also con- tinues to serve as treasurer. This company has done an exceptionally large and success- ful business from the beginning, this demon- strating the sagacity of the originator of the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. enterprise. On the editurial staff are some of the ablest lawyers in this country if not in the world, twelve or fifteen attorneys being thus eniployed. ^Ir. Briggs is the inventor of the revolving spectacles and e\e glasses which have proven popular, and has organ- ized the Briggs Optical Company, of which he is the president. He is a most enterpris- ing and energetic business man, and in business circles in Rochester enjoys the high regard of all with whom be has been brought in contact. In 1858 ]\Ir. Briggs was united in mar- riage to ]\Iiss Alarcia Hebard, of Randolph Vermont, who died in September, 1884. Of their fi\'e children four are living and are residents of Rochester, namely : William H,, John S., Benjamin R. and Susan M. One son, Blarlan H., died in 1878, at the age of six years. In September, 1886, Mr. Briggs married ]\Irs. Susan Baker Seeley, and resides at No. 22 Lake View Park, Rochester. Notwithstanding a constant and li\-ely interest in all tliat pertains to good govern- ment, Air. Briggs has never accepted public office though he has frequently been solicited to do so. In ]86i he was made a Mason at Watertown Lodge, No. 49, F. & A. M., and is now a member oi Corinthian Temple Lodge, No. 705, and also of Ionic Chapter, R. A. M. For forty years he has been a member of the Methodist Episco.pal church, to which his ancestors have belonged for many generations, and he is now connected \\ ith the Glen^voocl Methodist church. He was chairman of the building committee at the time of the erection of the house of worship, and has since been one of its trus- tees, being president of the board for the first ten years after the church was built. He was previously a member of the Asbury church and was chairman of the building committee that remodeled; that church and put in a new gallery. Iit 1891 he was elected as lay delegate from the Genesee confer- ence, together \\ ith Mr. P^rancis Root, of Buffalo, to the general conference of the church. He attended the general conference held at Omaha in 1892 and was a member of important committees. He has ever taken an active part in church work, and as a public- spirited citizen is thoroughly interested in whatever tends to promote the moral, intel- lectual and material welfare of his adopted citv. JOHN C. MOORE. OHN C. MOORE, deceased, through the years of his identification with the business interests of Rochester, enjoyed the highest respect of his fellow citizens by reason of his strict integ- rity and honorable dealings. He was born in this city at the old Moore homestead on South Fitzhugh street, March 11, 1820. His education was acquired in the public schools, and while still a young man he entered the book bindery business, to which he devoted his time and energies throughout life. ^HE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 87 Mr. Moore married a Miss Moore, a daughter of Ephraim and Mary (Chapman) Moore, in whose family were six children. Her father was an easterner by birth. In early life he learned the cooper's trade, and also became a good machinist. He com- pleted his education and was graduated from the academy at Rochester, and was for many years engaged in the book bindery business in this city, carrj-ing it on quite successfully up to the time of his death. He was suc- ceeded by his son, Henry J., and on the lat- ter's death the business was continued by our subject until he, too, was called to his final rest. In business he was ever prompt, reliable and entirely trustworthy, and al- though he gained a greater degree of suc- cess than came tO' many of his fellow citi- zens it was because he was very energetic, perse\'ering and capable in managing his af- fairs. In his death the community lost one of its best citizens ; neighbors a faithful friend and his family a considerate husband and father. Besides his widow he left one son. Mrs. Moore has a nice home at 261 Mt. Hope street, where she is now spending her declining years, surrounded by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who hold her in the highest esteem. Religiously she is a member of St. Luke's Episcopal church, to which her husband also belonged, and he was always actively interested in the parish. GEORGE C. HOLLISTER. u ROMINENT among the business men of Rochester is George C. Hollister, who for the entire per- iod of his business career has been closely identified with the industrial and commercial history of the city as vice-presi- dent of the Hollister Lumber Company, Limited, one of its leading business enter- prises, and as a successful operator in real estate. He is a man of keen discrimination and long experiaice in business, and his ex- ecutive ability and untiring industry have brought the concerns with which he is con- nected a large degree of their success. Mr. Hollister is also well known as one of the incorporators of the Rochester Gas & Elec- tric Company, of which for the first four years he was secretary and has since been an active director. Mr. Hollister was born in this city in 1856, his parents being- Emmet H. and Sa- rah E. (Granger) Hollister. He acquired an excellent education in the public schools and university before entering a commercial life. After completing his course in the Uni- versity of Rochester, with the class of 1877, he took his place in the lumber office, there tO' familiarize himself with the business. Later he became a partner with his brother, under the firm name of Hollister Brothers, dealers in lumber, and this association main- tained a consecutive existence until 1888, 88 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. when the business was incorporated under tlie name of the HolHster Lumber Company, Limited, capitahzed for one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars. Mr. Hollister has mastered the business in every depart- ment and it is safe to say that no man in \\-estern New York has a more comprehen- sive or accurate knowledge of lumber than George C. Hollister. The employes of the company know him to be a fair and straight- forward employer, in whom there is nothing of the overbearing taskmaster, and while he expects faithful service he is also quick to re\^"ard it by promotion as opportunity of- fers. ]\Ir. Hollister was married in 1886 to Miss Emily Weed Barnes, of Albany, New York, a daughter of William Barnes and a granddaughter of Thurlow Weed. This union has been blessed with three children. Mr. Hollister is a member Oif the University Club of New York, the Genesee Valley Club and the Rochester Whist Club of Rochester. He was elected a trustee of the University of Rochester in 1890, taking a warm interest in the institution and doing all in his power to increase its efficiency. Having always lived in Rochester he naturally has deep aiTection for the city and an abiding interest in its welfare, withholding his co-operation from nO' movement intended for me genera] good. He belongs to a family prominent and honored here through three-cjuarters of a century, and his own career carries on the good name of the family through another generation. His life work shows the real value of true living, keen discernment and indefatigable industry. THOMAS C. CALEY. HO-MAS T. CALEY was long identified with the industrial in- terests of Alonroe county and in business circles and in social life he commanded the highest respect of his fellow men for his career was shaped by straightforward principles. His stand- ards of life were high and his conduct was in consistent harmony therewith. Accord- ingly when death claimed him Brighton and Monroe county mourned the loss of one of its valued citizens, Mr. Caley was born on the Isle of Man in 1820. His father, who was of English e-xtraction, was a minister of the Presbyter- ian denomination and spent his entire life on the Isle of Man, just ofif the coast of England. Mr. Caley was a man of good education, supplementing his school privileges by broad reading. He spent seven years in learning the blacksmith's trade and was also edu- cated as an accountant, but preferred the in- dustrial work. He was twenty years oi age THOS. J. CALEY THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 91 when he bade adieti to home, friends and native land and sailed for America. Com- ing toi Rochester he was made foreman of a large shop and carriage works owned by Mr. Sharpe, who regarded him as a most valued employe. He earned his OAvn way, made his services of value to his employer and was accordingly paid good wages. Com- ing to the village of Brighton he here pur- chased the home in which his widow now re- sides. He also' erected the shop now occu- pied by the firm of Caley & Nash, fitted it up with the latest improved machinery and employing a number o>f efficient workmen, engaged in the manufacture of wagons and carriages. He alsoi conducted a large smithy and being a practical experienced workmen he was well able tO' superintend the labors of his men. From a large district he drew his patronage and as the years passed his busi- ness steadily increased, bringing" to him an excellent financial return for his labor. At length, having accpiired a handsome com- petence, he disposed of his shop to his nqDh- ew, John T. Caley, who* still carries on the business as a member of the firm of Caley & Nash. In 1844 occurred the marriage of Thom- as T. Caley and Mary G. Hickok, who- was born in Irondequoit, Monroe county, in 1822, a daughter of Reuben Hickok, who was born in Vermont and was one of the early settlers of this county. He was a farm- er by occupation, and coming here when the land was all covered with timber he im- mediately iDegan to clear away the trees and transform his place into- richly cultivated fields. He was the first settler in Ironde- quoit, and his labors were very effective and beneficial in reclaiming the wild land for purposes of civilization. His wife bore the maiden name of Electa Mitchell and both died on the old homestead here. They were the parents of ten children, of whom four are now living : Hiram, a resident of Mich- igan ; Mrs. Caley ; Mrs. Berintha Arnold, of Irondequoit; and Henry, whoi is living in Greece. The children were all provided with good educational privileges, and one daugh- ter, after being graduated in the Albany Normal School, engaged in teaching. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Caley was blessed with four children : F. Her- shel, who was a soldier in the Civil war and died in Andersonville prison ; and three who died in infanc}^ soi that the home was thus left childless. Mr. Caley was an earnest Christian gen- tleman who held membership in the Presby- terian church and was deeply interested in its work. He served as a class leader and was a deacon in the church, while to its sup- port he contributed liberally, also' give free- ly and generously to charitable work and to many enterprises which had for their object the general good and the welfare oif the peo- ple. In politics he was a strong Prohibi- tionist and held some minor offices, but never sought political preferment, his atten- tion being fully occupied by the demands of his large business. He was an active work- er in the Independent Order of Good Temp- lars and did all in his power to promote temperance principles among his fellow men. Industrious, faithful, honorable and reliable, his life record is one which commands the highest admiration and to his widow he left not only a comfortable competence, but the priceless heritage of an untarnished name. Mrs. Caley still resides in Brighton. She 92 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. is a member of the Asljury Methodist Epis- copal church of Rochester, with wliich she has been identified since she was ten years old. She is a most earnest worker in the Wo- man's Christian Temperance Union, and has held otfice therein. She was also one of the old Crusaders, and she is now a member of the "Women's Relief Corps. Laboring side by side with her husband in church and charitable work, there are many who owe to them a debt of gratitude for timely assist- ance in the hour of need. She is also a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars and of the Royal Templars, and whatever tends to uplift man and promote his moral condition receives her endorse- ment and oftimes her active co-operation. She has traveled extensively in the west and south, spending the winter months in Cali- fornia and Florida. Her many estimable traits of character, her good cjualities of heart and mind all combine to win her friendship and regard, and Mrs. Caley is widely recognized as one of the leading ladies of Brighton. She has been interested in woman's suffrage since its origin. AUSTIN P. ROSS. USTIX P. ROSS, deceased, was one of Monroe county's native sons and a worthy representative of one of her honored pioneer families. His paternal grandfather, Leb- beus Ross, came to this locality from Rhode Island in 1801, and located on a farm four miles northwest of the village of Penfield, where in the midst of the unbroken wilder- ness he made for himself a home, becoming an important factor in the early develop- ment and upbuilding of Monroe county. He died upon his farm, leaving five children, two sons and three daughters, who inherited from their father the thrift and frugality characteristic of the Xew Englander. Lebbeus Ross, Jr., the father of our sub- ject, was reared on the old homestead farm, and received such educational advantages as the primitive district schools afforded. ThroLighout life he followed farming, and died in the town of Penfield in the spring of 1866. He was a prominent member of the ]\Iethodist Episcopal church, and also be- longed to die old Monroe County Pioneer Association. He was three times married and by the first wdfe had four children who reached years of maturity, namely : Mrs. Calviii Eaton, Mrs. Benjamin Crippen, Mrs. Egbert Leak and Martin V. B. Austin P. Ross, the only child of the sec- ond union, was born in Penfield, on the loth of October, 1828, and grew to manhood under the parental roof. He succeeded to the old homestead farm, where he resided until May, 1866, when he removed to Roch- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 93 ester. As a farmer he met with good suc- cess, but is was as a business man in this city that he became most widely known. Soon after locating here he became one of the originators and a heavy stockholder of the Vacuum Oil Company, of which he was a director throughout the remainder of his life. In that business he acquired an envi- able reputation as well as a competency, and for several years he was proiminently identi- fied with the commercial interests of the city. On, the 24th of December, 1865, Mr. Ross was united in marriage with Mrs. Car- oline (De\A'itt) Easton of Rochester, who still survives him. She is a daughter of Ja- cob and Elizabeth (Leason) DeWitt, natives of New Jersey, and early settlers of Cayuga county, New York. Her father's death oc- curred in Greece, New York. Mr. Ross died in Rochester, September 10, 1872. A man of honorable purpose and sterling worth, he comm'anded universal respect and esteem, and made a host of warm friends. He was an earnest Christian gentleman, be- longing first to the Penfield Methodist Epis- copal cliurch, and later to the Alexander Street IMethodist church, being one of their official board and a trusted counselor. He was a Master Mason for any years, and one of the prominent and influential men of his connnunity. The Repuljlican party always found in Mr. Ross a stanch supporter of its principles, but he never cared for political homors, although he constantly manifested a keen interest in public matters pertaining to the welfare and advancement of his city and county. His career was almost wholly a business one, and he met with vai-ying, suc- cess and no little distinction. Mrs. Ross is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, at the present time belonging to the Monroe Avenue church, and she has always taken an active and liberal part in church work. HON. JOSEPH FIELD. MO'NG the mem who were the build- ers and founders of Rochester none did more for its material prosperity and moral advancement than the late Hon. Joseph Field. He was a native of Taunton, Massachusetts, born March 29, 1787, and on arriving at his ma- jority he removed to Walpole, New Hamp- shire. Shortly afterward the spirit of ad- venture and desire for a better opportunity for the exercise of his business talents led him to make an extended journey throngh the western country and the south, going as far as St. Louis and New Orleans, much of the journey being made on horseback. It was after a careful survey of the large territory between these points that Mr. Field became convinced that western New York promised the most rapid growth and c]uickest returns of any 94 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. section of the country. The village of Rochester, on account of its magnificent water power, rich contiguous territory and- the enterprise of its citizens, led him to choose it for his home, settling here in 1827. He engaged in the commission business with Derrick Sibley and carried on this and the milling business for many years. He later became interested in the building of railroads. He built the old Tomawanda Railroad from Batavia to BuffaJo, and was at one time president of the Buffalo & Rochester Railroad, now a part of the New York Central system. He presided over the initial meeting of the promoters of the Lake Shore Railroad, and the success oi that road was largely due to his early efforts. At the time oi his decease he was one of the largest stockholders. Mr. Field was for many years a director of the New York Cen- tral Railroad, and was also largely interested in Rochester enterprises, being for many years a director and president of the City Bank, and one of the organizers of the Rochester Gas Light Company. Although, not seeking official life, Mr., Field rq>re-, sented the third ward in the common coun- cil and was elected mayor of Rochester in 1848. He so administered the affairs of the municipality as to win the hearty ap- proval of all citizens, irrespective of party. In 1808 Mr. Field married Lydia Glo- ver, who! died but a few years prior tO' his decease, which occurred January 27, 1879. Numerous descendants reside in New York and other easterui cities, but Mrs. Alfred Ely, his daughter, is the only descendant residing in Rochester. Mr. Field was a con- sistent member of St. Luke's Episcopal church and for many years one of its vestry. He was a man of the strictest probity, and of deep religious convictions ; a dispenser of substantial but unostentatious charity, and imbued with a stern sense of honor, certain is it that his life has left an influence and mark in this community which time will not efface. SAMUEL WILDER. i DEEP feeling of sadness spread throughout Rochester when it was announced that Samuel Wild- er had passed from this life, but while those who knew him remain, his mem- ory will be cherished, not so much on ac- count of the splendid success which he achieved in l)usiness, not because he con- tributed tOi the improvement of the city and promoted its commercial activity, although either would make him worthy to be long remembered, but because of his life of help- fulness, of good cheer, of broad sympathy and his deep interest in and labors for the benefit of his fellow men. His nature was so kindly and genial that he won, not mere- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 9) ly regard, but that deeper feeling, which, call it friendship or love, binds man in close re- lation to his fellow man in ties which naught can sever. Thus it was that Rochester has seldom so widely and sincerely mourned one of her residents, but for sixty years he was closely associated with her historj' and many of his friends in thought have breathed the sentiment, "He is a man, take him for all in all, 1 shall not look upon his like again." Samuel Wilder was a native of Massa- chusetts, his birth having occurred near Worcester, in October, 1824. His father, Dr. Abel W^ilder, was a physician of con- siderable prominence and believed in giving his children good educational privileges as a preparation for life's work. Accordingly, Mr. W^ilder enjoyed the advantages afford- ed by the excellent public schools of New England and when his literary course was completed, he began studying medicine un- der the direction of his father, but did not find this entirel}' congenial and determined to engage in commercial pursuits rather than in the practice of medicine and surgery. His residence in Rochester covered more than sixty years. y\bout 1840, several years before he had attained his majority, he came to this city, which was then a flourishing town famed for its flour industry. He was accompanied by his brother, Charles, and both secured clerkships in the Britton dry goods store, then located on the north side of Main street bridge. Our subject did not sever his connection with that enterprise until he had for many years been the senior partner of the firm which owned and con- ducted the store. After some time, the business was removed to the northeast cor- ner of Main and Water streets, and in the early '50s was established in the Massa- chusetts building on State sti-eet near Cor- inthian. In the meantime both brothers had won advancement through close application, ready adaptability and earnest fidelity to the interests of their employers. They had also gained a thorough knowledge of the busi- ness and had saved considerable money, so that in 1857, when Mr. Britton died, diey purchased an interest in the store which then became the property of the firm of Wilder, Gorton & Company. This relation was maintained for two j-ears, when Mr. Gorton retired, and the firm style of Wilder, Case & Company ^-as assumed. Soon after the in- auguration of the Ci\-il war, however, Sam- uel Wilder withdrew from the firm, selling his interest to Case & Mann. The store, liowever, had a continuous existence until 1890. Mr. Wilder possessed excellent fore- sight and keen business judgment, and in the early progress of the War of the Rebel- lion he realized that there would be an ex- cellent market for wool, and accordingly, during the winter of 1862-3, he made large purchases of wool throughout \\-estern New York, and from his investments realized handsome profits. Another enterprise of vast magnitude to the countr}', as well as to the stockholders, claimed his attention. The telegraph had been invented some years be- fore and a number of lines had been estab- lished in different sections of the country, but the companies were independent, and this arrangement of telegraphic business did not prove profitable or satisfactory. Then some of the well-known business men of 98 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Rochester conceived the idea of merging- all these companies into one, and the Western Union Telegraph system was established under the direction of Hiram Sibley. Real- izing the opportunities of that business, Mr. Wilder invested largely in "W. U. T.' stock and became one of the directors of the company. In order to superintend business interests for the corporation, he removed to New York city in 1865, and there super- vised the purchase and importation of wire, for a stupendous plan had been proposed of extending the lines through the British possessions to Alaska, thence to Russia, and on to China, and j\Ir. Wilder dn-ected the carrying out of the plan which, however, was abandoned in 1866, when the laying of the -Vtlantic cable became a successful pro- ject. His efforts in Rochester were of a char- acter that resulted largely in the impro\'e- ment and upbuilding of the city. He was for many years a prominent factor in finan- cial circles. In 1856 he became one of the founders and aided in the establishment of the Flour City National Bank, and for sev- eral years was a member of its board of directors and contributed largely to its suc- cessful control. Subsequently, he became one of the founders of the Mechanics' Sav- ings Bank, was made a member of its direc- torate, and for a number of years was pres- ident of that institution which took its place among the leading iinancial circles in this l)ortion of the limpire state. His next as- sociation with banking interests came as one of the founders of the Central Bank in the Wilder building, and of this he became the first president. His thorough understanding of banking methods, the safe and conserva- ti\-e policy which he inaugurated, his keen business judgment and careful control of invested niterests, proxed potent elements in placing these various financial institutions on a par with the best in the city. He was also interested in real estate investments, and erected some of the finest business blocks ot the city. In 1887 he completed the beautiful commercial building which bears his name and which stands as a monument to his business sagacity and enterprise. It was the first high building in the city. He was also the owner of Wilder s Arcade at the intersection of Main street and Aque- duct street, and had many other real estate interests in other portions of Rochester. He owned the old Academy of Music, once knox\n as Corinthian Hall. It was the first theater of the city and in it were held many entertainments of the highest order. Here Jenny Lind made her first appearance in Rochester, Ole Bull also entertained an en- thusiastic audience there, and in the same hall Roscoe Conkling made his famous ■'man-milliner-politics" speech in referring to George William Curtis. In 1878 this hall was re-constructed, being made one of the fine theatres of western New York, but on the 1st of December, 1898, it was destroyed by fire. In February, 1859, Mr. Wilder was united in marriage to Miss Emma Chaffee, a daughter of Flon. C. C. Chal'fee, who ser\'ed as a member of congress from S]5ringfield, Massachusetts. Mrs. Wilder still survives him and he also left five chil- dren : Clara, Geo-rge, Samuel, Emma and -Mrs. F. Violet F'itzsimmons. A man of strong domestic tastes, he was deeply inter- ested in everything pertaining toi the home THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 99 and found his g-reatest happiness when with liis wife and children at his own fireside. In his political aiTiliations in earlj' life he was a Seward Whig-. He strongly endorsed abolition principles, and when the Republi- can part}' was formed to- prevent the further extension of slavery, he joined its ranks and continued one of its stalwart advocates until his death. Wide reading and deep thought made him well informed on polit- ical issues, but he never soug-ht or desired office. In 1863 he was a candidate for mayor on the Republican ticket, but was de- feated, and it was nevtv a matter of regret to him that he failed to attain the office for which he had become a candidate only at the earnest solicitation of his friends. His life was ever honorable and open and he be- lieved that a similar policy could and ought to be followed in politics. He did every- thing in his power to secure purity in mu- nicipal go\'ernment and was a prominent member of the Citizens' Committee, which was so largely instrumental in the move^ ment for municipal reform in 1884. Mr. Wilder made twO' trips abroad, first crossing- the Atlantic in 1857. Forty-two years had passed before he again -went to Europe, but in 1899 he made an extended trip on the continent. In charitable and benevolent work he took a deep interest. He was an exemplary mei-nber of the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows in which he took all of the degrees and passed all the chairs. In his religious faith he was a Unitarian, and was a member of the first Unitarian so- ciety of Rochester. The poor and needy ever fovmd in him a friend. It is not the wealth which one acquires that makes him worthy of regard, but the use he makes of it. Mr. Wilder was most generous and his charity, too, was largely of that practical kind which does not c(3nsist in indiscriminate giving, but which aids the man who- is will- ing to help himself. He was always willing to assist young men who wished to gain a start in business, and by his advice and counsel, as well as substantial assistance, he gave to many the encouragement needed to ])lace them upon the high road whicli leads to prosperity. For many years he was pres- ident of the city hospital and was always deeply interested in that work. Many other charitable and benevolent enterprises also profited by his generous gifts, yet his giving ^vas always free from ostentation and dis- play. In an editorial in one of the Roches- ter papers it was said: "But it is for his charity and generosity that Mr. XA'ilder will be remembered most gratefully. Through- out his long and useful life no worthy ap- peal was ignored, and at times the drafts upon his resources were numerous and heavy. In the management of the City hos- pital he was so deeply interested that for several \-ears he devoted nearly all his time to this institution, visiting the hospital daily, keeping a watchful eye upon all details of luanagement, and neglecting noi opportun- ity of increasing its usefulness. "It is doubtful if any Rochesterian had so many friends. In all the relations of life he was so' courteous, so cheerful, so gener- ous, so considei-ate of the rights and feelings of others, that he drew men towards him as with hooks of steel, — and a friend once gained was never lost. He cared little for success in business except that success gave him the opportunity to do something- toward the comfort and happiness of others. His 1 00 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. greatest pleasure was in gi\ing- and in lielp- ing. He loved good books, was familiar with the best writers of the language, and talked delightfully on literary subjects. He l(jved nature, — the woods, the fields, the run- ning brooks, and all the inhabitants thereof. He was a naturalist and knew the habits of ])irds and animals. He reveled in out-door life. No man enjoyed existence more. He was happy himself and he made others happy. His death is a great loss to the city and a severe affliction to the thoiusands who knew him and lo\"ed him." No more fitting tribute to the memory of a great and good man can be paid than the eulogy which comes from those who have known him long and intimately, and as a closing tribute we add the words of one long familiar with his history. "Personally Mr. ^Vilder was one of the m^ost kindly of men, with a Cjuick wit and humoirous fancy which radiated smiles and sunshine all his life. He was a devoted lover of good Ijooks, and despite the exac- tions of a business career found the time and impro\'ed the opportunitv to pursue learning and master the best literature of the present and the past. With an analytic mind well stored, a retentive memory and that gentle drollery which ne\'er failed, his conversation was a delight to young and old and eagerly sought. In his later years, it was noticed, he turned with constantly increasing pleasure to the charms of his carefully chosen library. In all sincerity it may be written that Samuel Wilder was a man good to- kno\\'. a man to be long and pleasantly remembered. As one of Roches- ter's most valued citizens he played a strong man's part and he played it bravely, tender- ly and well." HENRY ROGERS SELDEN. ( N the long roll of names of eminent men who have conferred honor upon the judicial history of the Empire state the name of Henry Rogers Selden finds conspicuous mention. There are few men whose public careers have extended over a longer peri(jd and none have been more fearless in conduct, fault- less in honor and stainless in reputation than this gentleman, who served upc^n the bench of the court of appeals of New York and whose marked ability caused him to be recognized among the foremost jurists of the land. Judge Selden was born in Lyme, Con- necticut, October 14, 1805, a representative of a family whose history in America is one of distinction. In early colonial days his ancestors, who were among the Puri- tans, took up their abode in New England and from that time dowa: to the present, representatives of the Selden family have THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. lOI been active in promoting progress along all lines of desirable improvement. Tbe first of the famil)^ to come to America was Thomas Selden, who settled in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1646, and died there ten years later. He left twO' sons, one O'f whom was killed in the Deerfield Indian massacre. The other son took an active part in the ear- ly Indian wars and received a grant of land on the east side of the Connecticut river at what is now Lvme, Connecticut, in 1692. The homestead is still in possession of his descendants and has been occupied by the family for two hundred and ten years. In 1825, Judge Selden became a resident of Rochester, then known as Rochesterville. His bro'ther, Samuel Lee Selden, had prev- iously located in this city and was engaged in the practice of law in connection with Addison (iardiner. In their office the sub- ject of this review became a student and when in his twentv-fifth year he was ad- mitted to the bar and began practice in Clarkson. His equipment was unusually good. Added to the comprebensix'e knowl- edge of the science of jurisprudence which he had acc^uired during his student days was a natural discrimination as to the legal points, a mind logical and inductive, supple- mented by strong reasoning' powers. About 1859, he removed to Rochester, where he resided up to the time of his death. His career was marked by fruitful achievements and distinguished honors. He had not long to wait for advancement in the line of his profession. The cases with which he was connected during his early career at the bar demonstrated his superior talents and skill, and from that time forward his client- age constantly grew in volume and import- ance. His name figured in all of the reports of prominent litigation throughout a long period in the judicial history of the Empire state. Judge Selden was also a conspicuous figure in political circles. With a just ap- preciation of American citizenship, its duties and its obligations he informed himself thor- oughly concerning" every issue w-hich arose before the people and his natural fitness for leadership' soon placed him in the front ranks with the party with which he became identified. He was progressive, thoughtful and earnest, and became identified with tlie new Republican party as a supporter of Fre- mont and Dayton in the campaign of 185C. \Vith John A. King as the leader of the Re- publican affairs in New York, he largely aided in winning success for the party in this state. Mr. King was elected governor and Mr. Selden lieutenant-governor. They \\ere the first twO' members of the new party to triumph in the nation. It is a noteworthy fact that during this canvass Mr. Selden was in Europe on professional business, but his prominence was so great, his patriotism so well known and the cause which he cham- ])ioned of so progressive a nature that the people gave them their support and con- ferred upon him the second highest execu- tive honors in the state. He was presiding officer of the senate at a period when skilled parliamentarians belonging to a party hos- tile to the Republicans were powerful and influential members, yet there was no dissent made from his rulings and even the opposi- tion acknowledged that he was impartial, dignified and just. No presiding officer has ever commanded in a greater degree the re- spect and confidence of the entire senate. I02 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. His services here had so judicial a caste that in July, 1862, when Samuel L. Selden re- tired from the bench of the court of appeals Governor Edwin D. Morgan appointed Henry Rogers Selden to fill the vacancy and he continued in the office until the close of 1864. He proved himself the peer of the ablest members that have ever sat upon the bench and his opinions, which were regard- ed by his colleagues at the bar of that per- iod as models of judicial soundness, may be found in \'olumes twenty-five to thirty-one. New York Reports, while his wc^'k as of- ficial reporter of the courts is included in \'olumes five to ten O'f the same, commonly cited as "one to six Selden," with a small volume of addenda known as Selden's Notes, all of which were the product of his labor and learning while reporter for the court of appeals. Judge Selden is believed to have first suggested the principle of the homestead exemption law, which modified and fitted to the many exigencies of the time, has long been in force in many states and territories of the Union. E.xcept while on the bench and a year or more in search of health in Europe, Judge Selden continued in the ac- tice practice of his profession from 1830 un- til 1879, when he retired to private life, hav- ing devoted almost a half century tO' the practice of law. While his practice was of such an important character that he was con- nected with the most prominent cases that came before the courts of the state during that period he yet found time to aid in push- ing forward the wheels of progress along every line of advancement. He lived in an age when America made rapid strides to- ward a position foremost among the great countries of the world, and he left the im- press of his individuality upon the general movement. He was particularly active in transmitting" telegraphic communications. He witnessed the 'ntroduction o-f this meth- od of electrical writing and was keenly in- terested in the experiments and successful inventions of Professor Morse. In 1845, associated wdth Henry O'Reilly, a Rochester journalist, he entered into contract with the patentees and inaugurated a mo\'ement that resulted in the organization of the Atlantic, Lake & Mississippi Valley Telegraph Com- pany, whose purpose was toi build a tele- graph line forty miles in length betw^een Plarrisburg and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Judge Selden was chosen president of the company and other stockholders were: Sam- ■ uel L. Selden ; Jonathan Child, whO' was the first mayor of Rochester; Elisha D. Ely; Hugh T. Brooks; Micah Brooks; Alvah Strong; Cieorge Dawson; John S. Skinner and Harvey Brooks. At a later date the Selden brothers acquired an interest in the New York & Mississippi Valley Printing Telegraph Company, one of the largest cor- porations of the globe, thus they were in- strumental in extending telegraphic com- munications, which has been one of the most potent factors in revolutionizing business life, also having marked influence upon the social and political histories of countries. In 1865, Judge Selden was chosen a member of the state legislature, representing the second district of Monroe county. He labored in that capacity as modestly and earnestly as if he had never occupied the presiding chair of the state senate or the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 103 bench of the court of appeals. He was again a candidate for the chief judgeship in 1870, ahhough it was known that the Re- pubHcan party must suffer defeat. In 1872 he was instrumental in calling together the famous Cincinnati convention, but from that time forward took noi active part in political life. Retiring from a long and successful legal practice in 1879, he lived quietly at the corner of Gibbs street and Grove place in Rochester until his death., which occurred September 18, 1885. The Judge was married September 2}^, 1834, in Clarkson, to Miss Laura Ann Bald- win, a daughter of Dr. Abel and Laura (Smith) Baldwin. Mrs. Selden still sur- vives her husband. They lost five of their children in early childhood. Those who reached maturity are : Julia, wife of Theo- dore Bacon of Rochester ; Louise, the de- ceased wife of General E. S. Otis of the United States Army ; Mary, deceased, who was the first wife of Judge Francis A. Ma- comber; George Baldwin, a prominent at- torney; Arthur Rogers; Samuel L.,a lawyer, who died in early manhood; and Laura H., the wife of William D. Ellwanger of Rochester. The Selden family are members of St. Peters' church. The two sons, Arthur R. and George B., are yet residents of Ro- chester, and the former is a most competent and experienced mechanical engineer. Both sons were educated in Rochester and George B. Selden chose the profession of law. He is recognized by the bar of the city as one of the leading patent attorneys, giving his attention to other matters pertaining to the profession also. He has an office in the Ar- cade block and his clientage is of a distin- guished character. Thus the name of Sel- den is being' perpetuated in connectioni with the judicial honors of the Empire state and tlie son is recognized as a worthy scion of his race. From the time Judge Selden first took up his abode in I'J.ochester he had marked influence upon the public life O'f the city, an influence that spread until it reached the furthermost parts of the state. A legal paper in speaking of his demise said : "Judge Selden, at the time of his retirement, was the universally acknowledged leader of the bar of western New York. He was a man of broad charity, and won as much of affection by his kindness of heart as he did of respect and confidence by his depth of learning and probity of character. He was a liberal contributor to charitable institu- tions and officiated as manager of sex'eral of them. The life work of the two jurist brothers stands o-ut in bold relief as a noble part of the leading political history of the Empire state, and constitute a source of just pride to every one of its citizens." An in- teresting reminiscence of Judge Selden can be found in the last edition of Fred Douglas' Autobiography. While the disposition tO' do honor to men prominent in public life is prevalent among all nations, it is certainly the hig-hest tribute bestO'wed on man in a land where no' one is boirn to public honor or fame, but must win his prominence and promotion as a result of individual effort, learning, talent and patriotic devotion. Such a history as that ' of Judge Selden is a matter of state pride and shotdd serve as a so-urce of inspiration and emluation, demonstrating how effective 104 ^HE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. are ability, strong determination and laud- to men in public life he ever placed country able enterprise, but while he was not without before party and the general good before that ambition which is so great an incentive public aggTandizement. MARTIN PIERCE. X reviewing this history of Martin Pierce one is reminded of the words of a great New York financier, who said : "If you are not a success don't blame the times you live in, don't blame the place you occu]jy, don't blame the circum- stances you are surrounded with — lay the blame where it belongs — to yourself. Not m time, place nor circumstance, but in the man lies success. If you want success you must pay the price." Realizing the truth of this, ;\Ir. Pierce has paid the price of cor.- centrated effort, indefatigable energy, of ]ierseverance and well applied Inisiness prin- ci|Dles and has won the victor)- which he de- termined to gain when he started out upon an independent business career. He is now one of the leading business men of Honeoye Falls, and his prosperity is the re\varssible to the foe. But the Indians, having a much larger force, soon sent a party across the river to^ attack in the rear. This surprise only induced the captain to chang-e the front of his company and place them back to back, and in this po- sition the fighting was continued until nearly every man had fallen. Their bravery was like that displayed at the pass of Thermopo- lae, and is deserving of as great giory. Cap- tain Pierce was among the first to fall, but be it said to- the honor of one of his friendly Indians, called .Vmos, that he continued to stand bv his commander and fight until affairs were utterly desperate, and then es- caped by blacking his face with powder as the enemy had done, a ruse that enabled him to pass through their ranks without be- ing noticed. Another friendly Indian, who eventually managed to escape, started to run, hotly pursued by a ho'Stile red man. The former then sought the shelter of a large rock, and thus the two waited in awful sus- pense, each to shoot at the other. Finally, Captain Pierce's Indian, putting his cap on the end of his gun, gently raised it to the view of the enemy, who immediately dis- charged his gun at the cap and the next mo- ment was shot dead by the friendly Indian. Ephraim Pierce, a son of Captain Mich- ael Pierce, married Hannah' Holbrook and removed from A\'eymO'Uth, Massachusetts, to Warwick, Rhode Island, where his first child, Isricum, was born. May 3, 1671. Ephraim Pierce was made a freeman of the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 109 colony O'f ProA'idence. His will is dated July 18, 1718, and he died September 14, 1 719, his wife passing away the same year. He had undergone many experiences with the unfriendly white man and Indians, but being a man of wonderful bra^'ery and abil- ity he sooai became extremely popular and was recognized as a leader in his commun- ity. His son, Ephraim, born in 1674, mar- ried Mary Low, and resided at Rehobeth and Swansea, Massachusetts. His children were seven in number and included Mial Pierce, the eldest, who was born April 24, 1693. He married Judith Ellis, a daughter of Judge Ellis, one of the most able men of his da^^ They became the parents of nine children. Their youngest son, Joshua Pierce, was the great-great-grandfather of him whose name introduces this review. He was born about 1728 and married Mary Horton, by whom he had ten children. He enlisted as a private in the war of the Revo- lution, as did also his son Joshua, who was born about 1752, and on the 23d of May, 1773, married Susannah Rounds. He re- sided in Reholaeth, Massachusetts, and was killed by falling from his horse while at- tempting to let down the bars of the pasture. In his family were nine children, of whom the fourth was Leonard Pierce, the grand- father of our subject. He was born in 1776 and wedded Jemima Rounds, on. the 28th of June, 1795. His death occurred in 1812. Of his six children Martin R. Pierce, the youngest son, was born May 3, 1807. Early in life he learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade and always followed that vocation as a life work. In 1828 he ranoved tO' Honeoye Falls, New York, and erected almost one-half of the substantial residences built in the \'illage during the niany years of his residence here. He was an expert workman and his labors were attended \\ith gratifying financial suc- cess. His death occurred Sq>tember 4, 1 89 1. He was twice married, his first union being with Nancy Bartlett, while for his second wife he chose Emily M. Graham, a daughter of Orson and Phoebe (Bartlett) Graham, and a granddaughter of Robert Graham, who was a soldier in the Revolu- tionar\- war. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were born ten children : Francis M., a resi- dent of Livingston county, New York ; By- ron, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Martin, of this review ; Seymour, whO' is in jjartner- ship with his brother Martin ; Emily L., who is the widow of John R. Biggs, and is now living with her daughter in Palmyra, New York; Lewis, who died about 1849; Maria J., the wife of J. M. Pride, of Honeoye Falls; James O., who died in infancy; Fan- nie O., the wife of D. D. Adams, of Liv- onia, New York; and Ella W., who married Ur. E. C. Smith, and lives in Rochester. We now take up the personal history of ]\Iartin Pierce, who is widely known in busi- ness and social circles in Honeoye Falls and Monroe county. He obtained his education in the schools of his native county and at the age of eighteen put aside his text books in order to learn the more difficult lessons in the school of experience. Sen,'ing an ap- prenticeship to the carpenter's and joiner's trade, he worked at that department of labor until the south attempted to overthrow the Union, when his patriotic spirit was aroused and he offered his services to the gxn-ern- ment, enlisting in 1861 in a cavalry com- pany. In August, 1862, he re-enlisted, be- no THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. coming a inenil)er of Company D, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth New York Vol- unteers, at Canandaigua, and was mustered in as first sergeant at Geneva, Xew York. He participated m the Ijattle of Harper's Ferr\-, in Septemher, 1862, and was there taken prisoner. After obtaining liis release he participated in the battles of Gettysburg and Bristow Station, Virginia, where he was severely wounded and necessitated his remaining in the hospital from October 14, 1853, until June i, 1864. He was shot through the left shoulder joint, which was carried awav entirely, and while in St. Mary's Hospital, at Rochester, — having b;en granted a furlough — he was honorably discharged, his injuries making it impossible for him to rejoin his regiment. In 1865, in connection with his brother, Seymour, 'Slv. Pierce began contracting and building, which pursuit thev followed until 1873. In the meantime the}- purchased a manufacturing ]3lant and began making- sash, doors and blinds, conducting the in- dustry from 1870 until 1895. when they sold their plant to a stock cimipany, of which ^lartin Pierce was elected president and manager, and in the dual position he has since continued to serve. Under his capable management success has attended the enter- prise and the business has constantly in- creased both in volume and importance, be- ing nO'W reckoned among the leading indus- trial concerns in this part of the count\^ On the 15th of November, 1866, J\Ir. Pierce wedded Miss Mary E. Ritchie, a daughter of John Ritchie. They have one son, Charles R., who was born August 26, 1869, and is now the cashier of the Honeoye Falls Bank, with which he has been identi- fied for eleven years. ^Mr. Pierce is a char- ter member of the local lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and has filled all its offices. He also belongs to Lewis Gates Post, Xo. 369, G. A. R., and for a number of years has served as its quarter- master. Politically he is a stanch Republi- can, and since 1895 has been one of the directors of the village of Honeoye Falls, proving" a most faithful officer, keenly alert to the best interests of the town and labor- ing untiringly for its welfare. His loyalty in citizenship, his bravery in war, his relia- bility in business and his courtesy in social Ife all combine to make him a most esteemed and honored man. JOSEPH NELSON TUBES. PxOMlXEXT among the business ment. A native of Xew York, he was men of Rochester is J. Xelson born in Esperance, Schoharie county, Sep- Tubbs, who has been closely iden- tember 24, 1832, and is of English ■tihed with the history of the city ancestry- on the paternal side and of since 1872, while his name is inseparably Scotch on the maternal side. During his connected with her progress and advance- boyhood he attended the public schools of THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Ill Espei-aiice and Albany, and later was a stu- dent at the State Normal College in the lat- ter city, where he was graduated in October, 1850. He took a special co'urse in mathe- matics with George R. Perkins, the author of a series of mathematical text books, and later studied law with John E. Mann, since justice of the supreme court of Wisconsin, and with Judges Frazer and Stewart, of Johnstown, New York. Owing tO' ill health, however, he abandoned the idea of entering the legal profession when nearly ready toi be admitted to the bar. Since then Mr. Tubbs has devoted his time and energies principally toi civil engi- neering, and is one of the leading represent- atives of his profession in the Empire state. In 1854 he accepted a position in the engi- neer corps on the enlargement of the Erie canal at Little Falls, and remained in the service of the state, as assistant and resident engineer on the eastern and western di- visions of the canal until 1872. In the spring of 1861 Mr. Tubbs had removed tO' Rochester, and in May, 1872, was appointed chief engineer of the water works, design- ing and supervising the construction O'f the system by which the water of Hemlock lake was first broug-ht to the city. As chief en- gineer he remained in charge of the water works until June, 1890, and was also super- intendent and engineer in charge of the con- struction of the Elmira Reformatory during a portion of the years 1872 and 1873. In 1890 Mr. Tubbs established an office in the Wilder Building, Rochester, as con- sulting engineer, and during the following four years he was' personally employed in a great variety oif work as an expert engineer. Among the most important cases in which he was called were the condemnation pro^- ceedings instituted by the city of Syracuse in connection with the construction of its water \\-orks; also condemnation proceed- ings connected with the construction of the new water supply conduit for the city of Rochester; the legal contest of the Dela- ware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad against the town of York ; the town of Gene- seo against the board of supervisors ; the case of AVhite against the Delaware, Lacka- wanna & Western Railroad ; the mill-power owners of the Oatka creek against the salt manufacturers; and the water works con- tractor against the village of East Syracuse. At various times Mr. Tubbs has designed works or acted as consulting engineer or ex- pert for water works at Rochester, S)'racuse, Geneva, Geneseo, Medina, Dryden, Albion, Mt. Morris, Lyons, Oneida, Port Jervis and Penn Yan, this state, and in several cities and tov\''ns in other states. Since February, 1895, he has been connected with the state department of public works, as general in- spector, having special charge of all execu- tive work on the canals of this state. Mr. Tubbs was married on the 5th of March, 1856, to Miss Elithea Mandell \Vooster, and to them were born three chil- dren, two sons and one daughter, namely : William N., Frank W. and Josie Elithea. The family residence is at 57 Rutgers street. Politically Mr. Tubbs was originally a Whig, but since the organization of the Re- publican party has been one of its stanch supports, though he has never cared for po- litical honors and has filled but one office, that of commissioner of the board of health of Rochester. He is a member oif the Amer- ican Societ)^ of Civil Engineers, the Amer- 112 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ican Water AA'orks Association, tlie New tlie W'liist Club. In manner lie is pleasant England AA'ater \V(^'i-ks Association, the and genial, and all who know him esteem \-arious .Masonic societies of Rochester, and him highly for his genuine worth. HENRY LIKLY. EXRY LIKLY, deceased, was for many years prominently identified with the business interests of Rochester, as an extensive manu- facturer of trunks, traveling bags, etc. He was born in Perth, Canada, on the iStli oi January, 1836, and came to Rochester with his mother in the spring of 1848, his father, William Likly, having died a short time previous. Plere our subject attended the public schools, and after finishing his educa- tion, he entered the employ of A. R. Pritch- ard, a manufacturer of trunks and traveling- bags, who had established himself in that business at Rochester in 1844. After ser\-- ing a regular apprenticeshio and thorough- ly mastering the trade, Mr. Likly was ad- mitted to partnership. The firm had prev- iously become A. R. & T. H. Pritchard and when he entered it on the ist of January, 1868, the name was changed to y\. R. & T. H. Pritchard & Company. Three years later it was again changed to A. R. Pritchard & Likl}-, and when our subject and his broth- er-in-law, W. D. Callister, became sole pro- prietors, business was carried on under the firm style of Henry Likly & Company. They built up what is to-day one of the larg- est concerns of the kind in this country, con- suming annually more than one million and a half feet of lumber in the manufacture of over thirty thousand trunks and thousands of traveling bags, and employing upwards of two hundred men. The firm makes all kinds and grades of trunks and traveling bags, for ^^hich they find a ready sale throngh the United States. No firm in this country is more favorably known to the trade, and none enjoys a wider prestige for the fine quality of goods manufactured. In 1 86 1 Mr. Likly was united in mar- riage with Miss Helen E. Callister, by whom he had two* sons: William C, born March 31, 1867; and Henry, bom March 12, 1870. They were educated in the schools of Rochester, and since their graduation have been identified with the business of which they are now at the head, having succeeded to their father's interests. The older son and senior member of the firm is treasurer of the company and superintends the factory at No. 340 Lyell avenue, while Henry at- tends to the wants of customers in various states, and also manages their large retail store at No. 155 East Main street. This is one of the most elaborate and finely ecpip- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. IJ3 ped stores in Rochester. The brothers are young men of good business and executi\-e ability, and their kind and pileasing manner makes them quite popular both in business and social circles. William C. was mar- ried September 12, 1893, tO' Miss Nannie Watts, but the )-ounger brother is still single. After a bus)' and useful life of almost si.Kty-two years, Mr. Likly passed away De- cember 17, 1897, leaving many friends as well as his immediate family to mourn his loss, for he was a man highly respected and esteemed bv all whoi kne\\' him. He was a charter member of Corinthian Temple Lodge, No. 805, A. F. & A. M. ; and was also a member and past grand of the Odd Fel- lows Lodge. As an ardent I'^epublican, he often took an acti\'e part in the cormcils of his part), and manifested a deep interest in the welfare and general prosperity of the city. He was frecpiently urged to> accept political positions of honor and trust, but invariably refused office, preferring to de- vote his entire time and attention tO' his ex- tensive business interests. He was an up- right and conscientious business man, and well merited the prosperity that came to him. HON. ALFRED ELY. LFI^ED ELY, deceased, was born in Lyme, Connecticut, on the 15th of Februarv^, 181 5. He completed his education at Bacon Academy, New London county, that state, where he had for a classmate the late Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite, of the United States supreme bench. In 1836 Mr. Ely came to Rochester and began his legal studies in the office of Smith & Rochester, one of the most eminent law firms in the state. As a student Mr. Ely was patient and persevering and mastered the principles of his profession with great care. In 1841 he was admitted toi the bar, and in a comparatively short time built up a large practice. As attorney of the New York York Central & Hudson River Rail- road and of the Buffalo & Rochester Rail- road Companies, he was very successful. He was also attorney for many extensi\-e firms doing business in the metropolis. He ex- celled in a high degree as an office lawyer, showing great familiarity with the rules of practice; was studions and accurate in the mastery oi a case, and as a pleader was one of the most skillful. In 1858 Mr. Ely represented his district in the thirty-sixth congress and enjoyed the honor of having his political career endorsed by a re-election in the famous campaign of i860. Mr. Ely's services tO' his country during the Rebellion in respect to the rais- ing of troops, added tOi which was his deep interest in the northern soldiers and the suc- cess of the Union cause, cannot be too high- 114 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ly appreciated. At the first Ijattle of Bull Run he was present in person to aid in the Union cause and was taken prisoner, and for nearly six months was sul)jected to severe cruelty m Libby prison. While there he was indefatigable in his eiTorts to alleviate the sufferings of his fellow prisoners. Subse- quently he rendered valuahjle service to the Union cause in the publication of his well- known book, Journal of Alfred Ely, a Pris- oner of War in Richmond. This work, pleas- ing in style and intensely interesting, liad a large circulation and served in a great meas- ure to mitigate the harshness with which prisoners of war had previously been treated. In 1862 Mr. Ely resumed the practice of his profession in Rochester, and continued it until a few weeks prior to his decease. Mr. El^'-'s home on Plymouth avenue was one of the most attracti\'e in the city, and here his widow, Mrs. Ely, continues to reside. His librar_v w'as one of the most extensive and T,-alualDle in western New York, wdiile his taste in literature was one of the most cultivated. As a public speaker Mr. Ely was forcible and fluent, and as a writer he w as able and graceful. His friends were numberless and his charities and good deeds many and far-reaching, while as a husband and parent he possessed the rarest virtues. In early years Mr. Ely married Caroline L., daughter of Joseph Field, Esq., a former mayor of Rochester. Mr. Ely died May 18, 1892, and his remains were laid at rest a few days later in the beautiful Ely mausoleum at Mt. Hope. ^-. SEYMOUR PIERCE. APTAIN SEYMOUR PIERCE, an honored veteran of the Civil war and now engaged in the coal and lumber trade in Honeoye Falls, is a citizen whose worth is widely acknowledged, for wdiile advancing individ- ual success he has also contributed to the commercial acti\ity upon wdiich the progress and general prosperity of e\'ery community rests. He was born in the town of Lima, Livingston county, New York, on the loth of May, J 840, and is a son of Martin R. and Emily M. (Graham) Pierce. The ancestry of the Pierce family is given fully in connec- tion with the sketch of Martin Pierce which appears on page 104. Our subject is indebted to the common- school system of his native county for the educational privileges wdTich he enjoyed. After putting aside his text books he re- sponded to the jiresident's call for aid in pre- serving the Union and enlisted in April, 1 86 1, as a member of Company G, Tw^enty- scN-emh New York Lifantr}', being mustered into the United States service on the 21st of May at Elmira, New York. He was made first sergeant, later was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant in November, 1861, and in June, 1862, was commissioned captain. He participated in the first and sec- ond battles of Bull Run, and the engage- ments at Crampton Gap, Antietam, Fred- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. IIS ericksburg- and Chancellorsville, and after December, 1861, was detailed for service in tbe signal corps, with which he was con- nected until May 31, 1863, when he was discharged at Elmira, New York, and mus- tered out of service. Captain Pierce then began farming on his own account in Livingston county, New York, and after following that pursuit for one year was for three years engaged in gen- eral merchandising in Ploneoye Falls. He next turned his attention to contracting and building. He was not without practical ex- perience in this line, for during the summer months, when he was attending school, he had served an apprenticeship to the builder's trade. For six years he engaged in that business with his brother, and then they em- barked in the manufacture oi window sash, doors and blinds, also' dealing in general house building materials until 1896. They then sold out and have since engaged in the general lumber and coal business, having a liberal patronage which is constantly in- creasing. He is also a stockholder in the Honeoye Falls Wood Working Company. On the 7th of November, 1866, Mr. Pierce was married to Miss Charlotte Gar- field, a daughter of Nathaniel and Charlotte (Harwood) Garfield. Their only daughter, Jessie, who was born March 14, 1869, is no'W the wife of L. E. Parsons, a farmer now residing at Marseilles, New York. Mr. Pierce is identified with the RqDublican party, having been one of its loyal sup- porters since he cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He is associated with several civic societies, including the Ma- sonic fraternity, which society he joined in 1865 and in which he has held various of- fices, including that of master for ten years. He also belongs to the Ancient Order of United AVorkmen, and has represented both orders in their respective grand lodges. He maintains pleasant relations with his old army comrades through his membership in Lewis Gates Post, No. 369, G. A. R., of Honeoye Falls, and has several times served as its commander, while in the state encamp- ment he has several times been a delegate. He is as true to-day to his duties of citizen- ship as when he followed the starry banner of the nation upon southern battle fields. His reputation in business circles is also one of the highest, for he is not only energetic and enterprising but thoroughly reliable and through his own efforts has steadily ad- vanced to the plane of affluence- GRANGER A. HOLLISTER. HE name of Hollister has for more than seventy-five years been asso- ciated with the lumber trade in Rochester. The father and the grandfather of our subject established a 6 large business in this line and Granger A. Hollister is now the president of the Hollis- ler Lumber Company, Limited. He has based his business principles and actions upon strict adherence to the rules which gov- n6 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ern industry, economy and strict and un- swerving integrity. He is an American of the best type and well deserves mention in this history. It is true that he became inter- ested in a business already established, but in its control he has established a name for himself and has demonstrated the truth of the saying that success is not the result of genius, but the outcome of clear judgment and experience. Mr. Hollister was born in Rochester and is the eldest son of Emmett H. and Sarah E. (Granger) Hollister. liis father was also born here, in 1829. His grandfather, a na- tive of Maine, became one of the pioneer set- tlers of Monroe county, locating in Roches- ter in 1826. In the year 1832 he became connected with the lumber trade, manufac- turing hard Vvfood lumber and also dealing in pine lumber. From that time until his death he carried on a constantly increasing busi- ness, and when he passed away in 1854 he was in very comfortable financial circum- stances as the result of his connection with that line of commercial acti^'ity. He mar- ried Miss Sarah Cooper, a native of north- ern New York. The ancestry can be traced back much farther than the grandparents of our subject, the first of the name in America being John Hollister, who crossed the Atlan- tic from England in 1640 and took up his abode in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Emmett H. Hollister assisted his father in the lumber trade up to the time of the lat- ter's death, when he succeeded to the owner- ship of the business. His careful manage- ment and enterprise enabled him to gradu- ally enlarge the business and successfully conduct it until his labors were also ended in death in 1871. His wife, who survived him until 1894, was a daughter of Austin Granger, a prominent citizen of Troy, New York. In the public and private schools of Rochester, Granger A. Hollister pursued his education, continuing his studies until eighteen years of age, when he formed a partnership with his brother under the firm name of Hollister Brothers, a relation that was maintained for several years. In 1888 the firm name was changed to the Hollister Lumber Company, Limited, and was incor- porated with a capital stock of one hundred and t\vent}-five thousand dollars, at which time Granger A. Hollister became president, with George C. Elollister as vice president, and H. C. Durand, treasurer and manager, and F. S. Gould, secretary. Their patron- age is constantly increasing and the success of the concern is due tO' the safe, conserva- tive business policy which they have inaug- urated and toi their close adherence to the most straightforward business principles. Granger A. Hollister by his aid and council has proved an important factor in the suc- cessful conduct of many interests. He is a valued director of the Rochester Savings Bank, is also connected with the Rochester Gas & Electric Company, in which he is a director, and is associated with other indus- tries. With others he org-anized the Se- curity Trust Company of Rochester, in 1892, and was its first manager. He is now the third vice-president. Mr. Hollister was united by marriage to Miss Isabelle Watson, of Rochester, a daughter of the late Don Alonzo Watson, a prominent and wealthy resident of this city. His social cjualities render him pop- ular with a large circle of friends and he is THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 117 a genial gentleman without ostentation or display who holds friendship sacred, and is as true to^ the duties and obligations of friendship and oif private life as to those to which he is pledged through business con- nections. His career has ever been such as to warrant the trust and confidence uf the business world. His devotion to the public good is unquestioned and arises from a sin- cere interest in the welfare of his fellow men. What the \\orld needs is such men- — men capaibJe of managing- extensive! con- cerns and conducting business on terms that are fair alike to employer and employee — men of genuine worth, of unquestioned in- tegritv and honor. A. EMERSON BABCOCK. HERE is no field that is more in- viting to a man of abilit)-, nor one m which his activity can be more productive of results of far-reach- mg importance than that of politics, and the community is to be congratulated on account of having in its midst one who gives his best energies and efforts in promoting the cause of the party with which he is affil- iated. Since he was first competent to vote he has been one of the most industrious and consistent Republicans m Monroe county, and his efforts have been of great value m promoting the public welfare. He is also well known as a leading agriculturist, and throughout his entire life he has resided in Monroe county. A. Emerson Babcock was born in Char- lotte, New York, May 15, 1863. The an- cestry of the family can be traced back to James Babcock, who was born in Essex, England, in 161 2, and braved the dangers incident to an ocean voyage at that time in order to become a resident of the new world. He located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, in 1642, and among his descendants were those who loyally assisted in winning- independence for the colonists in the war of the Revolution. Our subject can trace his ancestry directly back to James, the emi- grant. His direct ancestor was Isaiah Bab- cock, the seventh child of James and Sarah (Vose) Babcock. He was born in North Stonington, Connecticut, January 29, 17 19, and was baptized by the Rev. Joseph Noyes, the pastor of the First Congregational church of Stonington, on the 1st of Feb- ruary of that year. On Christmas day of 1738 he married Elizabeth Plumb, a daugh- ter of George and Prudence (Richardson) Plumb, of Stonington, Connecticut. Pier birth occurred in about the year 1716. From his grandfather. Captain James Babcock, of Westerly, Rhode Island, who was the wealthiest man of his day in his portion of the state, Isaiah Babcock inherited a tract of land comprising two hundred and forty acres in Voluntown, Connecticut. Ii8 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Upon this farm were born and reared his ten children, eight sons and two daughters. Of the sons, seven served with distuiction in the Continental army during the war of the Revolution, all enlisting as members of Alassachusetts regiments. One, Colonel Samuel Babcock, who was born December 2, 1 76 1, not only fought for the independ- ence of the nation, but was also a colonel of a regiment in the war of 1812. After his return from military service his son, Harvey W. Babcock, was elected high sheriff of Otsego county. General Orville Elias Babcock, who was a major general on the staff of General Grant in the war of the Re- bellion, was a great-grandson of Isaiah Bab- cock, the father of a family of patriots who did so much for the liberty of the colonists. It was Isaac Babcock, the great-grandfa- ther of our subject, who was the original patentee and inventor of the grain cradles and of the steel hoe. James M. Babcock, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Milan, Dutchess county, New York, January 26, 1802. He removed to Cayuga county, where he re- mained for several years, and then became a resident of Groveland, Livingston county, and after a short time became one of the honored pioneers of Alonroe county, aiding in the work of laying broad and deep the foundation for its present prosperity and progress. Later he became a resident of Irondequoit and in 1868 took r.p his abode upon a farm where our subject is now liv- ing. In early life he followed agricultural pursuits and while residing in Cayuga county he engaged in the manufacture of grain cradles. When he took up his abode in Rush he also engaged in merchandising, which claimed his attention for a number of years. Removing to Irondequoit, he there devoted his attention to farming for a number of years, but eventually sold his land and lived retired for a year or two. On the expiration of that period, in connec- tion with his son, William J. Babcock, he purchased the farm upon which our sub- ject now resides and there lived in honor- able retirement from labor until his death. He was married, in Rensselaerville, Albany county. New York, September 20, 1829, to Lydia E. Jackson. The brick from which their residence was built was manu- factured on the place and the house was erected by Isaac Moore about one hundred years ago, being one of the old landmarks of the locality. It was on the 24th of October, 1886, that James M. Babcock de- parted this life, and on the 25th of January, 1890, his widow passed away. They were the parents of three children : Elizabeth, who was born in Groveland, New York, August 2, 1830, and died January 14, 1844, in Rush, New York, at the age of fourteen years; William J., the father of our sub- ject; and Julia W., born March 28, 1841, a native of Rochester, New York, and the wife of W. W. Hibbard, the only son of the Rev. Dr. F. G. Hibbard, who for many years was pastor of a Methodist church in Roches- ter. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hibbard now reside in Washington, D. C. The father of this family was a member of the orthodox society of Friends, and was uniformly es- teemed and beloved by reason of his upright character and many excellent cjualities. In politics he was first a Whig, but on the dis- solution of that party he joined the ranks of the new Republican party. His wife was THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 119 also an earnest Christian, liolding mem- bership in the First Methodist Episcopal church of Rochester. She was likewise a member of the board of managers for the Home for the Friendless for many years. William J. Babcock was born in Grove- land, Livingston county, New York, Sep- tember 22, 1832, and was reared in the town of Rush, New York, where his father was a merchant. He pursued his education and was graduated with honors in the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, New York, being valedictorian of his class. At the age of eighteen he became professor of mathe- matics in Walworth Academy at Walworth, New York, teaching surveying, trigonom- etry and higher branches of mathematics. When in the academy he had served as president of the Amphictyon Literary So- ciety. He was always a man of marked literary tastes and scholarly attainments, .^fter severing his connection with educa- tional work he turned his attention to farm- ing, which he followed successfully for manv years. When he had attained to years of maturity he was married on the 1st of November, 1859, to E. Augusta Col- lins, who was born in Charlotte August 30, 1833. In political circles he was quite prom- inent and his oninions carried weight in the councils of his nFlrt^^ but he never sought ofifice as a reward for his service, which was given from a patriotic devotion to the p-eneral g-ood. He frequentlv served as a delegate to the countv and state conventions and also attended national convention, "^'^^ell fitted bv strong mentalit}', keen dis- cernment and incorruptible honesty for a position of leadership, he had marked in- fluence on public thought and action in his community. His wife died May 26, 1863. in Charlotte, and his death occurred on the old homestead farm June 17, 1888. He was a Mason, holding membership in Valley Lodge, F. & A. M., and Hamilton Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M. In 1870 he was ap- i^ointed collector of internal revenue and served in that capacity most acceptably for se\-en years. A man of domestic tastes and retiring- disposition, he never sought no- toriety in any way, but commanded unqual- ified respect by reason of his sterling worth. A. Emerson Babcock was only seven days old when his mother died. His fa- ther then returned to the old homestead and he was reared by his grandmother. He at- tended the St. Marks school, of Brighton, Xe\\- York, conducted bv Rev. Dr. Drumm, principal of the school and the rector of the Episcopal church, and for ten years pursued his studies in that institution. He also studied in the Meadville Alleghany College; here he took an elective course and later he pursued a business course in Rochester University. He then put aside his text- books and returned to the farm, forming a partnership with his father for its operation. They had one hundred acres of land on which they carried on general farming, and our subject has since added thirt3'-two acres to the original tract. He is now extensively engaged in fruit raising, making a specialty of the cultivation of peaches, apples and pears. On the I St of August, 1889, Mr. Bab- cock was united in marriage to Blanche Sias, who was born in Logansport, Indiana, March 16, 1868, a daughter of Daniel B. and Lucy (Burger) Sias, of Ogden, New 120 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. York. Four children have been born to them: AViUiam J., born November 28, 1890; Ralph B., born September 2, 1892; Eleanore, born July 11, 1894; and A. Emer- •son, born April 12, 1896. On attaining his majority Mr. Babcock became allied with the forces of the Repub- lican party in Monroe county and has since been a worker in its interest. The first of- fice which he ever filled was that of justice of the peace, and later he became a candi- date for the office of supervisor without op- position, receiving the largest majority ever given a candidate in the town of Brighton. This was in 1893. The following year he was unanimously renominated and endorsed in the Democratic primarv. His political career has been honorable, honest and above suspicion of evil or hostile criticism. He has several times been a delegate to the countv and state conventions. While on the board of supervisors he agitated the question of good roads and was closely identified with the labor and efforts which resulted in the improvement of the roads, being very active in securing legislation pertaining to this sub- ject. After several years his labors were crowned with splendid success. The first road improved in Monroe county under the Armstrong Higbee Act, was East avenue, and Mr. Babcock introduced the resolution and secured its passage. He served on all the committees appointed by the board of stipervisors and was one of the members who quashed the movement to purchase an almshouse farm, a work which has since been uniformly endorsed. He has attained to a high degree in Masonry, belonging to Valley Lodge, No. 109, F. & A. M.; Ham- ilton Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M., and Mon- roe Commandery, No. 112, K. T. He is also identified with Damascus Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. For several years he has de- voted considerable time in preparing a gene- alogical history of the Babcock family, which will cover the period between 1612 and the present, no complete or authentic history ha\'ing ever been published. REV. JOHN G. VAN NESS. EV JOHN G. VAN NESS is one nf the younger priests in the Rochester diocese, but for fiv<.' years has been doing very eft'.:cti\-e work as rector of the Holy Rosary Catholic church of Rochester. He is one of a family of six children who were born to John FI. and Johanna (Betting) Van Ness. The father was born in Germany and acquired his education in his native land. \Mien still a youth he learned the trade of carpentering. In the year 1853 he crossed the Atlantic to America and took up his abode in Port Byron, New York, \\hence he removed to Auljurn, this state, there spending his re- maining days, his death occurring on the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 121 29th of March, 1884. His wife survived him four years and passed away November 29, 1888. Father Van Ness was born in Port Byron, New York, July 4, 1863, and was reared in Auburn, his early education be- ing obtained in the common schools and in the parochial schools. Later he became a student in St. Joseph's Seminary, in Troy, New York, and was ordained to the priest- hood in Rochester July 25, 1888, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop McQuaid. Immediately after- ward he was assigned as assistant priest in the cathedral, where he faithfully and zeal- ously labored for eight years. It was on the 6th of April, 1896, that he was placed in charge of the present parish, which num- bers about two hundred and fifty families, and as their spiritual advisor he has done good work among his people, who have great respect for and confidence in him. In connection with the church there is an excel- lent parochial school, numbering two hun- dred and twelve pupils, who are under the teaching of five sisters of the order of St. Joseph. Father Van Ness is of a very kind, amiable and generous disposition which has made him beloved by his people. He is very devout and consistent and Catholicism finds him a most firm and earnest supporter. COLONEL HALBERT S. GREENLEAF. ORE than a third of a century has passed since this gentleman ar- rived in Rochester, and he was long numbered among her lead- ing business men and prominent citizens. A native of Vermont, he was born in Guil- ford April 12, 1827, and comes of an old and honored New England fam'ily. His ancestors were among the Huguenots who fled from France on account of religious persecution about the middle of the six- teenth century and went to England, where the name, which was originally Fuillevert, was anglicized to Greenleaf. The first of the family to come to the new world was Edward Greenleaf, a silk dyer by trade, who was born in the parish of Brixham, Devon- shire, England, and with his bride crossed the Atlantic soon after his marriage. He first located in Newbury, Massachusetts, but afterward removed to Boston, where he died in 1671. A number of the Greenleaf family in this country have distinguished themselves as scholars and patriots. The father of the Colonel was the well-known Jeremiah Greenleaf, author of the grammar bearing his name. Colonel Halbert Stevens Greenleaf, of this review, was carefully reared and edu- cated in the best schools of his native state. As a young man he worked at manual labor and later engaged in school teaching. When twenty-one years of age he made a sea voyage which lasted six months, going 122 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. as a common sailor before the mast. Soon after his return home he married Miss Jean- niie F. Brooks, a daughter of Dr. John Brooks, of Bernardston, Massachusetts. Not long after this Colonel Greenleaf located at Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, where he worked at the bench in a large cutlery manufactory. Subsequently he ac- cepted a position in the office of a neighbor- ing manufactory, where he soon rose to the position of manager, and before long be- came a member of the firm of Miller & Greenleaf. Early in the year 1856 the Col- onel was commissioned by the governor of Massachusetts as justice of the peace, being one of the youngest, if not the youngest, magistrate in the state not a member of the legal profession. The following year he was elected captain of a military company at Shelburne Falls, which position he filled until ]\Iarch, 1859, when he resigned his commission on account of business engage- ments. During that year he became a mem- ber of the firm of Linus Yale, J'"-. & Com- pany, of Philadelphia, and removed to that city, but in 1861 returned to Shelburne Falls and organized the Yale & Greenleaf Lock Company, of which he became business manager. The Civil war having broken out, Col- onel Greenleaf enlisted as a private in Au- gust, 1862, but was subsequently commis- sioned captain of Company E, Fifty-second Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, having aided by his influence and money most ma- terially in organizing and recruiting that command. After being in the service a few weeks he was unanimously elected colonel of the regiment, and later he and his com- mand joined the department of the Gulf under General Banks. He was a brave and fearless soldier and a popular commander whose army record is worthy of the highest praise. On the expiration of his term of enlistment Colonel Greenleaf was offered and accepted the command of the govern- ment steamer. Colonel Benedict, on the low- er Mississippi. When the war was over he took charge of extensive salt works on the Pitit Ance Isle, St. Mary's parish, Louisi- ana, but in June, 1867, he came to Roches- ter, New York, where he has since engaged in business as a member of the firm of Sar- gent & Greenleaf with marked success, theirs being one of the leading industries of the city. The Colonel is also interested in farm- ing and stock raising. He is a member of the board of trustees of the Rochester Sav- ings Bank, of the Rochester Park Commis- sion, and was for some years a member of the board of trustees of the St. Lawrence Uni\'ersity at Canton. Colonel Greenleaf was a recognized lead- er in the ranks of the Democracy, but was not so stronglv partisan in faith as not to possess hosts of friends outside his own party, being especially popular with his own army comrades. In 1882 he was elected commander of the First New York Veteran Brigade with the rank of brigadier general, and was unanimously re-elected to that po- sition in January, 1883. Although he has never been an office seeker he was elected to congress from the thirtieth district by a large majority in the fall of 1882. As a candidate for the forty-ninth congress he was defeated by Mr. Baker, but was elect- ed to the fifty-second congress, and his serv- ices during both terms were valuable in a high degree. On account of ill health the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 123 Colonel has lived retired for the past six was one of its liberal supporters and a man- years. He was alwa)'S very much interested ber of the board of managers, and was in tlie early parks of Rochester, and did ])r(im!nently identified with all enterprises much toward their upbuilding. He was a charter member of the Mechanics Institute, calculated to advance the moral and social welfare of the city. JAMES MALCOLM. A:\1ES MALCOLM, the well-known and efficient chief of the Rochester tire department, was born in the north of Ireland, and belongs to a good old Scotch family, his parents being John and Mary (Taylor) Malcolm. His father was born and reared in Scotland, re- cei\'ing a good common school education during his boyhood. He learned the car- penter s trade when still in his teens, and continued to follow that occupation in Ire- land until 1840, when he crossed the broad Atlantic and took up his residence in Brock- ville, Ontario, Canada, where he was exten- sively engaged in carpentering and building throughout the remainder of his life. In his family were five children. Our subject was a mere lad when his father died, but being anxious to assist in the support of the family, he commenced learning the trade of a last maker, which he had thoroughly mastered by the time he at- tained his fifteenth year. He has. experi- enced many ups and downs in life, but being industrious and having the determination to succeed, he has steadily overcome the obsta- cles in his path, and now occupies a promi- nent and honorable position. Only at inter- \-als was he able to attend the common schools of Canada, where he acquired his education, as he had to earn his own liveli- hood from an early age. Having completed his apprenticeship ilr. jMalcohn worked at his trade until com- ing to Rochester, prior to 1850. On the 3d of February, 1852, he entered the vol- unteer fire department of this city. He was finally promoted to assistant chief in 1866, and served in that capac- ity until November 13, 1893, when he was made chief in consideration of his brave record, together with his long connec- tion with the fire department and his past experience in handling the department with accuracy and speed. He has displayed most excellent judgment in the management of affairs, and to-day has the satisfaction of knowing that it is one of the best fire depart- ments in the United States. He has seen its growth from a volunteer department with about five hand engines to its present fine equipment, it having at the present time 124 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. eight steam engines, two chemical engines, seven trucks, five wagons, and thirteen hose carts, and ninety horses. Under Mr. Mal- colm are four assistant battalion chiefs, twenty captains and twenty lieutenants. He is a brave and fearless man, and is beloved b)' his comrades as well as the public in gen- eral for his heroic deeds and kind and genial manner. He is cool and collected while fighting the flames, and exercises extraor- dinary good judgment in time of trouble. Politically he is identified with the Republi- can party, and socially he affiliates with the Genesee Independent Order of Odd Fellows. HARVEY F. REMINGTON. ARVEY F. REMINGTON is one of the younger members of the Monroe county liar, who have won distinction in their chosen calling. He is descended from John Remington, who settled in Rowley, Massachusetts, in 1637, and who was in turn descended from Rich- ard Remington, of Raeskelfe, in the forest of Galtress, Yorkshire, England. Within a radius of one hundred miles of Lincoln, prin- cipally in Yorkshire, after the Norman in- vasion, the records of six centuries show that the Remington descendants were nu- merous and prominent. The father of our subject, William T. Remington, was Ijorn in the town of Plenri- etta, Monroe county. New York, July 28, 1820, and was a farmer by occupation, which he followed throughout life. On Oc- tober 10, 1843, 't^ was united in marriage v\'ith Susan Jones. He was again married, Decemljer 9, 1848, to Sarah Ann Foote, a descendant of Samuel Gorton ; of William Northrup, a Revolutionary soldier; and Na- thaniel Foote. She was a native of the town of Deerfiejd, Oneida county, and tO' this union se^'en children were born, six of whom are now living', our subject being the sixth in order of birth. William T. Remington died October 11, 1876, at the age of fifty- six years. Harvey F. Remington acc|uired his early education in tlie common schools, which he supplemented by an attendance at the Gene- seo Normal School, and later entered the law department of the Union University, graduating in the class of 1887. Upon his admission to the bar in that year he located in Rochester, and became associated with the Hon. Alfred Ely, one of the prominent at- torneys of the state, with whom he remained until the latter's death in 1892. An extend- ed sketch of Mr. Ely appears on another page of this volume. On the 28th of May, 1889, Mr. Reming- ton was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Brodie, a nati\-e of Caledonia, and a daugh- ter of Thomas Brodie. To this marriage six THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. I2S children have been born: WilHani Brodie, born June 14, 1890; Thomas H., September 4, 1891 ; Agnes, Septemljer 11, 1893; Har- vey F., Jmie 25, 1895; John W., January 10, 1897; and Harriet, August 31, 1898. In politics Mr. Remington is a supporter of the principles of the Republican party, and lias been called upon to represent the people in sevei-al official capacities. In 1891 he was elected supervisor from the sixteenth ward, and the following year was a member of the school board. From 1892 to 1894 he served as assistant city attorney, and as as- sistant corporation counsel from 1894 to 1895. In 1895 he was elected judge of the municipal court and served two vears. F'raternally Mr. Remington is a member of the Blue Lodge, and Chapter of the Ma- sonic Order, and is also a member of the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows and other fraternal orders. Fie is a member of the First Baptist church of Rochester, and of its official boards, and is now serving his fifth year as a member of the executive committee of the New York State Young People's So- ciety Christian Endeavor, as officer in charge of the good citizenship work. He is also vice-president of the Rochester Baptist Mis- sionary Union, a trustee in other religious, charitable and business organizations, a member of the Rochester Historical Society and tlie local State Bar Associations. Mr. Remington is greatly interested in geneol- ogy and family history, and in 1900, in com- pany with Mrs. Remington, visited England and Scotland in pursuit of family history. Mr. Remington's law practice is general, and the law library of the Hon. Alfred Ely, one of the most complete in the state, is in his possession. While yet a }'Oung man Mr. Remington has taken front rank among the attorneys of Rochester, and the position which he has gained through meritorious endeavor is an enviable one. MAURICE LEYDEN. E\V men are more prominent or more widely known in the enterprising city of Rochester than Maurice Leyden, who is an important factor in business, social and political circles. He was born in Collamer, Onondaga county, New York, October 18, 1836, and is the eld- est of the ten living children of Michael and Catharine (Carhart) Leyden. He is of Hol- land Dutch descent, his ancestors being among the followers of William of Orange, who invaded Ireland with a large army in 1(190. They settled on the Emerald Isle, where Michael Leyden, Sr., the grandfather of our subject, was born and reared. There he wedded Miss Mary Walton, of English birth and parentage, and early in the nine- teenth century they came to America, locat- 126 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ing first in Salina, now a portion of the city of Syracuse, Onondaga county, New York. Later they removed to Collamer, in the town of DeWitt, where both died. Their son, Michael Leyden. Jr., was born in Ireland, May 5, 1809, and was a mere lad on the emigration of the family to the United States. He inherited all the sturdy characteristics of his race and was well educated, having completed his educa- tion at Onondaga Vailley Academy. He grew to manhood upon the home farm, and after leaving school became a clerk in Syra- cuse for the father of the late Dennis Mc- Carthy, founder of the wholesale and retail dry goods firms of D. McCarthy & Sons and D. McCarthy & Company. Later he engaged in mercantile business for himself in Salina until the cholera broke out at that place, when he purchased a farm near Colla- mer in the town of DeWitt, Onondaga coun- t}-, where he made his home until i860. He then returned to Syracuse, and about the close of the Civil war embarked in the insur- ance business, which he carried on for many years. He died in that city on the 8th of March, igoi. His wife, who was born in Coeymans, New York, June 22, 1813, passed away in February, 1889. Her father, Isaac Carhart, was a lineal descendant of Thomas Carhart, who came to America on the 25th of August, 1683, as private secre- tary to Colonel Thomas Dongan, English governor of the colonies in this country at that time. Several of his descendants par- ticipated in the American Revolution and other wars, and all became loyal citizens of the United States. Isaac Carhart was born in 1789, and in 1827 removed from Coey- mans to Manlius, Onondaga county, where he died March 17, 1845. By occupation he was a farmer. His wife was Hannah Rowe, whose parents were natives of Holland. Maurice Leyden's early life was spent upon his father s farm, where he developed a strong and rugged constitution, and his education was obtained in the district schools of his native town, at the high school in Syracuse and at Cazenovia Seminary. After leaving the latter institution he entered the office of Dr. Amos Westcott of Syracuse, one of the leading dentists of the country, and at one time president of the American Dental Association, and there he studied dentistry until the Civil war broke out. Prompted by a spirit of patriotism he enlist- ed, June 13, 1 86 1, in Company B, Third New York Cavalry ; was promoted to second lieutenant July 30, 1861 ; first lieutenant, June 12, 1863; and captain, October 10, 1864. On the 25th of July, 1865, he was transferred to the Fourth Provisional Cav- alry; was brevetted major of United States \-()Iunteers by President Jcjhnson on the 13th of October, the same year; and was mus- tered out of service at City Point, Virginia, November 29, 1865. Major Leyden par- ticipated in all of the engagements and marches of his regiment and was frequently assigned to important commands. He was in the engagements at Ball's Bluff and Win- chester; marched with Burnsides to New- bern, North Carolina; and took part in the battles of Trent Road, Little Washington, Tarboro, Goldsboro, Trenton, Bachelor's Creek, Warsaw, Street's Ferry and others in that vicinity. He then returned with his regiment to Virginia and participated in all the battles of the Army of the James, begin- ning with Stony Creek, May 7, 1864, and THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 127 including Blaclo and Wliites, South Qua)-, Petersburg, Roanolvc Bridge, Ream's Sta- tion, Malvern Hill, Yellow Tavern, where he had command of the outposts when Gen- eral Hill made an attempt to drive General W^arren from his position on the Weldon Railroad, and Prince George Court House. At Johnson's farm, three miles from Rich- mond, he was taken prisoner, October 7, 1864, and for over six months was confined in Libby prison and the prisons at Salis- bury, North Carolina, and Danville, Vir- ginia. After a brief parole he then returned to his regiment and remained in the service until honorably discharged. While a paroled prisoner. Major Leyden came to Rochester, New York, in March, 1865, and was united in marriage with Miss Margaret L. Garrigues, a graduate of the East Avenue Collegiate Institute of Roches- ter, under the late Professor Myron G. Peck, and a daughter of the late Cyrus Garrigues, a native of Morristown, New Jersey, and an early settler of Rochester. On the paternal side her ancestors were prominent in Revo- lutionary times and actively participated in the war for independence. Her mother, who bore the maiden name of Eliza Wood- ruff, was a granddaughter of Captain Sam- uel W'oodruff, an ofihcer in the war of 181 2, while her great-grandfather, John Acken, served in Washington's army in the Revo- lution. Untoi our subject and his wife were born two children : Maude, who' died in in- fancy; and Blanche Eloise, who was grad- uated from the Livingston Park Seminary in 1895. At the close of the war Major Leyden formed a partnership with Dr. Frank French, and under the firm name of French & Leyden engaged in the practice of dentis- try for two years. He then engaged in busi- ness as a manufacturer of and wholesale dealer in dental and surgical instruments and materials with George P. Davis, as a member of the firm of Davis & Leyden, de- voting his attention to that enterprise for eighteen years. As a stanch Re2:)ublican, the Major has always taken Cjuite an acti\-e and prominent part in political affairs, serving as county and city committeeman ; as a delegate to state and county conventions ; and as super- visor from the old eighth ward one term. In the fall of 1885 he was elected county clerk, and acceptably filled that office from the 1st of January, 1886, until the 31st of December, 1888. While in that office he was largely instrumental in organizing and in- corporating, in February, 1887, the Roches- ter Title Insurance Company, with a capital of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and on the ist of May, 1891, he was chosen secretary, treasurer and general manager, which positions he held until 1896. This is tlie only organization of its kind in the state outside of New York city and Brooklyn, and it has developed into one of the largest in the country, having more than fulfilled the expectations of its founders. The idea originated among a number of the leading and wealthy citizens of Rochester, whose object was to duplicate the records of the county and thus guard against the possible loss of the original copies, and at the same time to- inaugurate a system of real estate title insurance which had been successfully carried on in the larger cities. Major Leyden has not confined his at- tention alone to this business, but has be- 128 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. come prominently identified \vit1i other en- terprises, in which he has hhored with dis- tinguished abihty and success. On tlie in- corporation of The Rochester Sa\-ing-s & Loan Association, January i, 1889, he was elected its president and still fills that office. Under his efficient management it has be- come one of the strongest associations of the kind in the country. It was the first in the city to do business outside of this state, and now operates in Pennsylvania, Connec- ticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Ohio and Michigan. Public-spirited and thoroughly interest- ed in whatever tends to promote the welfare of his adopted city, the Major gives his sup- port to all worthy enterprises for the public good. A man of keen perception and great sagacity, he has been eminently successful, but has never allowed his private interests to interfere with the general welfare. He is a prominent and influential member of George H. Thomas Post, No. 4, G. A. R., and Valley Lodge, No. 109, A. F. & A. M., in which he has served fifteen years as treas- urer. In manner he is pleasant, genial and approachable, and all who know him esteem him hiehlv for his o'enuine worth. AZEL BACKUS, M. D. (j\\ almost a century the name of Backus has been found on the list of prominent medical practitioners m Rochester, and he whose name introduces this review was for many years an active and leading representative of the fraternity in this city. He was born in Ivocliester, May 9, 1828, and was given the name of his grandfather, the Rev. Dr. Azel Backus, founder and first president of Ham- ilton College, at Clinton, New York. Dr. Frederick Fanning Backus, the father of our subject, was one of the first physicians to engage in practice in Rochester, where he took up his abode in 1814, enjoying a. large practice until his death, in 1858. He mar- ried Rebecca Ann Fitzhugh, of Hampton, Mount Morris, New York, and among their children was Azel Backus. After complet- ing his literary education in Hobart College he entered the University of Pennsylvania, in which he won his medical degree. He at- tained considerable prominence during the long years of his active connection with the profession here, his marked ability and skill gaining him distinction as a learned and capable representative of the profession. After many }-ears of active practice he re- tired to private life in 1893. The Doctor was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ogden, a daughter of George Ogden, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and three of their children are still living: Og- den, a practicing physician, who resides in THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 129 Rochester and thus continues the acti\'e con- ilton, Ontario; and Elizabetli, the wife nection of the family with the profession in of Francis Granger, of Brooklyn, New this city; F. F., who is residing in Ham- York. JOHN CALIHAN. OHN CALIHAN, deceased, who was one of Rochester's highly re- spected citizens, was born on the Emerald Isle, March 18, 1828, and is one of a family of eight children. His parents, Patrick and Mary (Connelly) Cal- ihan, spent their entire lives in Ireland, the father being one of the well-to-do farmers of his community. Our subject grew to manhood upon the home farm and acquired a good country school education in his na- tive land. Feeling that he could better his financial condition in the new world, Mr. Caliban crossed the broad Atlantic when about twen- ty years old, and became a resident of Roch- ester in 1 85 1. For some years he followed merchandising, being engaged in the grocei"y business, and later became an extensive con- tractor and dealer in real estate, in which capacity he accumulated a comfortable com- petence. About 1885, in connection with his eldest son, Patrick, he purchased quite a tract of land on Lyell avenue, which they subdivided, laying out Caliban place. They sold many lots but some of the property still belongs to the estate. About the same time Mr. Caliban built a pleasant residence at the corner of Lyell and Caliban place. He gave his entire time and attention to his business interests, and being economical, industrious and enterprising, he steadily prospered, be- coming quite well-to-do through his own unaided efforts. On the 25th of January, 1852, Mr. Cali- ban was united in marriage with Miss Bridget O'Brien, a daughter of Martin O'Brien, a native of Ireland and a farmer by occupation, who died in 1840. She emi- grated to America in 1850, and after spend- ing about a year in Boston, came tO' Roches- ter. Of the eight children barn of this union only three are now living, namely : Patrick, born November 18, 1852, is now a resident of Denver, Colorado-; Mathias J., born October 14, 1864, is a rising young- business man of Rochester, and is now serv- ing as alderman of the second ward; and Catharine F., born December 12, 1868, is living with her widowed mother in a cosy residence at 521 Lyell avenue. Martin J., born March 31, 1859, died January 19, 1899, and his death was widely and deqjly mourned, for he had become a power in mer- cantile and political circles. He was one of the leaders of the Republican party in his I30 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ward, and had served as chairman of the Re- pubhcan committee, besides filling numerous other positions of public trust. He was serving as alderman at the time of his death, and was succeeded ])y his Ijrother, Mathias J. He was also collector of the port. John J. died at the age of sixteen years; one son died in infancy; Thomas F., born in 1857, died in 18S0; and William H., born in 1861, died in 1866. After a useful and well-spent life Mr. Caliban passed away, January 24, 1900. He was kind and generous, and a devoted hus- Ijand and father. His widow, with whom he had traveled life's journey for nearly half a century, is now seventy-two years of age, having been born in Ireland on the 23d of December, 1829. Both were devout mem- bers of the Catholic church, and reared their family in that faith. Mr. Caliban never cared for political honors, preferring to de- vote his time to his business and family, but he was always ready to assist in any enter- prise for the good of his city and county, and took great interest in their welfare. In pi litics he was a Republican. IRA W. GREENE. f^A WESLEY GREENE has for al- most half a century resided upon the farm where he now makes his home in Rush township, near Hone- oye Falls, and is extensively engaged in the production of rye and potatoes, making a specialty of the raising of the latter. lie was born in Rush township Ma\- 2, 1832, his parents being Nathan and Maria (Green) Greene. His father was also a native of the Empire state and was born in Scipio, near Oak Orchard, April 4, 1804, and about 1825 came to Monroe county. He learned the blacksmith trade and afterward followed that pursuit until his marriage, when he became proprietor of a hotel at Greene's Corners, being associated in this enterprise with his brother until 1834, when he removed to a farm a mile west of East Rush. There he spent his remaining days following agricultural pursuits until his life's labors were ended in death, August 26, 1S74. He was united in marriage to Maria, daughter of Jonathan Green, and they became the parents of five children who reached mature years, namely : Jonathan li., Ira W., Theodore D., Jerome M. and Horace M. Jerome died March 26, 1901. Nathan Greene, the father of our subject, was the son of Jabez and Abigail (Wilsox) Greene. The family -was of English descent and was founded in America in 1638 by emigrants from England who took up their abode in one of the New England colonies, their descendants remaining in that part of the country for many years. Jabez Greene was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, en- listing in the army from Manchester county, Massachusetts. After the republic was es- tablished he came to New York, arriving in IRA W. GREENE The biographical record. 133 1798. His mother was of German ancestry and became a resident of New Jerse}' about 1638, descending from W'arwiclc Green, who settled in New Jerse}- witl: twO' or three other families of the same name. In the old home subscription schools Ira \\''esle3' Greene obtained his early educa- tion, and later pursued his studies in the Lima Seminary. After leaving" school he engaged in teaching for one winter, and in the spring following — 1851 — he was em- ployed as a clerk in the oM Rochester State Bank, where he remained until July, 1853. His father had purchased a farm of one hun- dred and eighty acres, all of which was un- der cultivation with the exception of a tract of twent3'-five acres, and on leaving the bank Air. Greene returned to the beautiful home place, where he has since lived, covering a period of forty-nine years. He is engaged in the raising of potatoes and rye, but the greater part of his land is devoted to the production of the tuber, raising about fif- teen thousand bushels of potatoes annually. He also produces rye in large c[uantities and the sales of tliese products annually return to him a ver)- gratifying income. He also has another farm in the town of Rush, com- prising eighty acres, and this is operated un- der his personal supervision. He ships his crops to the New York markets and his work furnishes to him well deserved pros- perity. On ihe 26th of December, 1855, Mr. Greene was united in marriage to Miss Hes- ter A. Rulifson, a daughter of Isaac and Margaret (Bly) Rulifson. Three children were born unto them : Harvey Delos, born February 26, 1858, died September 10, 1S87; Hattie M., born February 3, 1861, is a trained nurse and resides in Rochester; antl M)'ron Wesley, born November 26, 1864, is a banker of Rochester. The mother died April 20, 1866, and Mr. Greene was again married, on the 26tli of December of that year, his second union being with Ellen Maria Williams, who was born July 25, 1848, and is a daughter of Horace and Ar- \-illa (Pollard) Williams. They, too, had three children : Chester P., born Novem- ber 4, 1869, is engaged in farming; Carrie E., born June 30, 1872, is the wife of Pro- fessor Edward C. Hawley, of Philadelphia; and Albert I., born November 30, 1874, is li\-ing with his father on the home farm. Mr. Greene takes a very active part in church work, belonging to the Methodist Episcopal church of East Rush, in which he has long served as trustee, being president of the board for thirty years, while for twenty years he has been superintendent of the Sunday-school. His labors have been elTective in promoting the cause of the church, and to its support he has contrib- uted liberally. In politics he was originally a Whig and when the Republican paa'ty was formed he endorsed its principles and voted for John C. Fremont. Since that time he has cast his ballot for all the Republican nominees for president, and he never wavers in his allegiance to the cause which his judg- ment sanctions. He was drafted for service in the Civil war, but paid three hundred dol- lars to a substitute. He has served as town school superintendent for one term, enter- ing upon the duties of that office in 1854. Twenty years later he was elected assessor and held that position for three years. In 1853 Mr. Greene was made a Mason, be- coming a member of Union Star Lodge 134 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. since which time he has been a worthy ex- ness and brotherly kindness. He is a gentle- since which time lie has been a wortliy ex- man of broad humanitarian principles and emplar of the craft, doing all in his power his name is associated with the advancement to promote its principles among his fellow- men, for it is founded on mutual helpful- jf many lines of work contributing to the general good. THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. HE following history of this church appeared in the Rochester Weekly herald and as it will be of interest to many of our readers we quote it in its entirety. Rush was first included in the Bloom- tield circuit, embracing wholly, or in part, fourteen towns lying between Canandaigua Lake and Genesee river. It was a six weeks' circuit. These early circuits had from ten to forty appointments and were generally served by two or three preachers, who came to each appointment in turn, once in from four to six weeks. In 1826 James Hemmingway, Asa Cum- mings and Henry F. Row were stationed on this circuit. In 1828 the conference was di- vided into the Genesee and Oneida confer- ences at the session held in Rochester July 29, 1830, Philo \Yoodworth, Daniel Ander- son and Thomas Carrolton Ijeing appointed to the Victor and Mendon circuit, wdiich in- cluded Rush, New York. During this year occurred a most remarkable revival. Rev. Eenajah AVilliams -writes from West Men- don (now Honeoye Falls) that thousands have been converted within a few months past, beginning at a camp meeting held ad- jacent to Rush in the town of Henrietta. Five hundred converts are reported on this chxuit. Pastor \Voodworth received three hundred on trial. Bishop Hedding declared this the greatest work that had ever taken place in the Methodist church, within so small a territory. The society at Green's Corners (now Mann's Corners) grew out of this revival, and the stone church was built at that place, Nathan Greene granting the building site free. The following persons were among the members of the society : Abner Greene, Nancy Greene, Isabel Galentine, James S., Eliza, Jacob and Susannah Stull ; Nathan, ]\Iariah, John, Jerusha and Abigail Greene; Samuel, Jeremiah and Lucy Ann Siblej' ; Lucinda Gof¥; Samuel and Amelia Gilbert; Samuel Rodrick ; Parthenia Davis and others, eighty-nine in all, with P. P. Stull, leader. In 1831 Gideon Lanning, Daniel Anderson and Isaac Scott were appointed to this circuit. The appointments for the next year were James Hemmingwa}-, William N. Ferguson and George Taylor. The conference of 1833 was held at THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 135 West Mendon. Previous to this year the conference sessions were held in June and July, but the time was changed and this conference convened in October, and Oliver Barret, Cyrus Story and Henry Misner were appointed to the circuit. In 1834 Or- rin Doolittle and Gideon D. Perry were con- ference appointees. During this year the church on the River road was built. In 1S35 four preachers were appointed to this circuit, M. Seager, O. Bartlett, S. B. Castle and S. Parker. Bishop W'augh, who' pre- sided at the conference held at Canandaigua, October 13, 1836, appointed Amos Hard, A. S. Baker and William H. Sampson to this circuit. From 1837 to 1839 the society at Green's Corners was served by William M. Ferguson. In the fall of 1839 Alexander Farell was appointed their pastor. In 1840 the charge \vas known as Rush and Henri- etta, and Reuben C. Foot was the pastor. During liis pastorate the brick church at East Henrietta was purchased of the Bap- tist society, the meetings previously having been held at a Mr. HoA^ey's, now West Henrietta. Alexander Farrell was pastor again in 1842, assisted by A. D. Wilbur. On February 19, 1844, the Greene family, consisting of Abner and wife, Nathan and wife, Nathaniel, Abigail Green the mother, a widow, having formed separate families, had moved intO' the vicinity of East Rush. After holding services for some time in the old Independent school house (located north of the village of East Rush on the southwest corner of the road leading to the Pine GroA-e cemetery) the First Methodist Episcopal church of East Rush, New York, was form- ally organized, according to law. Samuel Parker was a]3pointed pastor in J 843. At the meeting which affected this organization the [jastcjr, with Socrates Smith presided, and Aljner Greene moved to elect se\-en trustees, to be divided into three classes : First class, John B. Crosby and James S. Stull ; second class, Reynolds Har- ris and D. M. Smith ; third class, Abner Greene, John Galentine and Nathan Greene. In this year a new church edifice was begun in the village of East Rush, south side of the creek n.ear Socrates Smith's residence, Nathan (jreene granting the building site free for this church also. At the conference held in Phelps, October, 1844, John Manda- ville was appointed to East Rush and la- bored two }-ears. The church was finished and dedicated during the first year of his pastorate. These were years of prosperity to- the church in Rush. An extensive revival gathered in many families. Mrs. Nathan Greene, who was a very efficient helper in this work of grace, died soon after, fully ripe for Hea^■en. The next pastor was A. N. Filmore, ap- pointed in 1846. His successor. Porter Mc- Kinstrey, was appointed to Rush in 1847. F G. Hibbard, who was appointed in 1848, was made presiding elder in 1S49. I" ^848 the membership having increased until the conference was one of the largest in the con- nection, it was divided into Genesee and East Genesee, and Rush fell into East Gene- see. The first session of the East Genesee conference was held in Rochester, New York, August 16, 1848, and Zinah J. Buck succeeded to the pastorate in Rush. During this conference year a -revival shower re- freshed and strengthened the church, its fruits being mostly promising 3'oung people. In the fall of 1850 the church suffered the 136 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. loss of the house of worship by fire. Imme- diately steps were taken to rebuild. The work was commenced the following sprhig. It \\'as completed and dedicated in February, 1852, David Ferris being pastor at this time. From 1852 to 1854 Wesley Cochran was pastor. A parsonage was purchased during the first year of this pastorate. The present parsonage is located on a part of the lot in- cluded in the purchase. In 1 85 5 J. L. Edson was appointed pas- tor at the conference in Canandaigua, Octo- ber, 1857, and Rush was left to be supplied, and the presiding elder, Rev. Mr. A. C. George, employed Isaac Gibbard, a student in Genesee College, Lima, for this and also the following year. John Parker served the church in Rush from 1859 to i860. In the fall of i860 the conference was held at Lima and AI. Looker was appointed to Rush, he preaching at East Rush in the morning and at the stone church in the afternoon. The next change of pastors was made at the conference held at Rochester, August 8, 1862, when Rev. R. T. Hancock was ap- pointed tO' Rush, with stone church and West Rush his afternoon appointments, al- ternating between the two. During this year a revival added fifty members to the roll of membership. The conference held at Penn Yan in 1863 united Rush and Henrietta, and re- turned R. T. Hancock with Joseph Chap- man, assistant. At the next conference, held in Elmira, Rush and Henrietta were di- vided and John H. Day was appointed to Rush. Though an excellent man and a good preacher. Rev. Mr. Day degraded the pulpit of Methodism in Rush by tearing down the ancient high desk and building one on a level with the chancel rail. An extensive revival occurred under the labors of Rev- Mr. Day, among the converts being Captain Nathan Jeffords, who was o^•er seventy years old, but the work of grace was clear and unmis- takable; also G. Herbert Dyer, destined to be a prominent member of the Genesee con- ference and an able church historian. Mrs. Ira \A'. Greene, of blessed memory, by her activity in the meetings was of great assist- ance in carrying forward the work of grace. This was her last revival work. She passed to her reward the following April. In 1865 at the conference in Waterloo, after eight years in other fields, Isaac Gib- bard was appointed to Rush the second time. He was followed in 1866 by J. T. Arnold, who stayed one year until 1867, when from the conference held in Bath, W. W. Mandaville was appointed and labored three years with great success, thirty-four being received on probation. From the conference held in Elmira in 1870 Charles E. Millspaugh was appointed to Rush, where for twO' years he sowed the g'ood seed and gathered some sheaves, while others liave reaped the fuller harvest. In 1872 there was a general rearranging of the conferences. Both western and central New York, both Genesee and East Genesee dis- appeared, and this section of the state was included in the western New York confer- ence, r'rom the first session of the western New York conference, held in Rochester, October 9, 1872, William Potter was ap- pointed to Rush, being pastor of this charge two years, in which time about forty were receix-ed on probation. The conference of 1874 in Batavia as- signed G. W. Terry to this charge, who was THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 137 reappointed in 1875, preaching" at Rusli morning and evening and West Rush Sun- day afternoon. In October, 1876, the East Genesee conference, which liad been re- stored by ihe general conference in tlie spring, united with the western New York conference, under the oJd name of Genesee. From this conference J. H. Dubois came to Rush and served three years. Thirty-seven were received on proiiation and the church edifice was remodeled at a cost of twenty- si.K hundred and ten dollars. At the sixty-sixth session of the Genesee conference Ward Beecher Pickard was ap- pointed to Rush charge and reappointed at the next session held in Hornellsville. T. \y Chandler was appointed to succeed Rev. ]\Ir. Pickard in October, 1881, and reap- pointed in 1882. For one year, beginning October, 1883, F. C. Thompson was pastor, at the close of which he went to the Boston school of Theology and H. F. Osborn was sent to Rush, serving from October, 1884, to October, 1886. At the session of the con- ference held in Hornellsville, October, 1886, the pastor appointed to Rush, because of the unattractive appearance of the parsonage and isolation due to- Avant of railroad com- munication, sought release from his ap- pointment and the charge was supplied by Rev. James Blackledge, a returned mission- ary, who went tO' California before the con- ference, and W J. West closed the year. From Rochester in 1887 Rev. Mr. West was returned and served to October, 1890. In consideration of the unattractive condition of the preacher's home, Rev. Mr. West by a thorough canvass secured pledges suifi- cient to warrant the building of a new par- sonage, which was completed in 1889 ^^ ^ cost of twenty-five hundred dollars. While the parsonage was building a railroad was also being built. Through the influence of George II. Houck, one of the leading men in the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, a change in the route was secured, thus giv- ing to this village the advantage of a rail- road and bringing it into communication with the world. Thus was removed some of the objections preachers had formerly made to coming tO' Rush. R. W. Copeland was appointed from the Bradford session of the con'ference Octo- ber, 1890, preaching at Rush and Henrietta for two years. Near the close of Rev. Mr. Copeland's pastorate the church took fire from an adjacent building and was totally destroyed. It was insured for thirty-five hundred dollars. The lot o-n which it stood was sold and a more desirable one was pur- chased directly opposite the parsonage, on which was erected a new edifice, which, quoting the presiding elders annual report, is the most attractive country church in the district. The comfortable parsonage, the at- tractive church edifice, the convenient cot- tage for the janitor, the commodious and convenient church barn for the accommoda- tion of horses and carriages durmg church service, all situated on a desirable site, are all largely due to the business capacity, the untiring energy and perseverance of Ira W. Greene, as president of the board of trus- tees, ably seconded and sustained )>y James Haslip, M. R. Darrohn and other members of the board. It was dedicated by Bishop Malileu November 19, 1893. From the con- ference in Albion, 1892, E. B. Williams came toi Rush, remaining only nine months. The pastor at the time of the dedication of I3S THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. the new church was J. T. Humphrey, having Ijeen appointed from the session of tlie Gene- see conference held in Buffalo, October, 1893; he was returned in 1894 aiul 1895. He died July 19, 1896, having been absent from his pulpit only two weeks. His fu- neral was held in the churcl: July 22, Rev. J. E. Bills, Rev. A. D- AVilbur, Rev. O. C. Poland and other brethren in the ministry being present. He was buried at Penfield, New York. He was a good preacher, an excellent pastor, a faithful friend and genial in all of his social relations. W. M. Kerk- hoff filled the \acancy caused by the death of Rev. Mr. Humphrey till conference in Corning, 1896, from which he was reap- pointed, giving the society a very efficient and satisfactory service. At the close of the conference year he withdrew on account of his health. This brings us up' to the present pastorate, the history of which remains to be written. MAJOR CHRISTOPHER C. DAVISON. T is usually found that the soldier, all else being ecpial, makes a citizen of rare value. His army experience teaches him precision, together with rapidity and exactness of movement, his duty to his country is paramount, and these characteristics developed amid the scenes of battle or upon the tented field, are apt to re- main \\ith him throughout the }-ears of an active manhood. IVIajor Davison won dis- tinction in the Civil war as a most patriotic defender of the stars and stripes. He stands to-day as one of the distinguished citizens of Rochester, a man who in all life's relations is true to duty and principle. He was born in Lyme, Connecticut, July 2^, 1823, his parents being Jonathan L. and Maria (Miller) Davison. During the period of the construction of the Erie canal, the father built the canal acj^ueduct over Oak Orchard creek. Later he engaged in farm- ing and resided in Lima, New York, where he spent his last days. His wife was a lady of superior talents. Her father was a mer- chantman who early in the nineteenth cen- tury sailed between New London, Connecti- cut, and Charleston, South Carolina. He was of French and \A'elsh descent. Christopher Columbus Da\-ison pursued his education in the Genesee College of Lima, New York, then known as the Gene- see W'esleyan Seminary. Subsec|uently he engaged in teaching through six consecutive winters and devoted considerable time to reading law. Having mastered many of the principles of jurisprudence he was admitted to the bar and began practice at Honore Falls, in 1850. Flis residence in Rochester dates from 1864. He came to this city for the purpose of taking charge of a case in THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 139 court but the board of supervisors, tlirougli their committee, requested him to- raise a regiment for the war, and, complying with this request, lie organized the troops for the front and was commissioned heutenant and afterward major of the regiment. He acted as commander of the regiment during the greater part of liis service and on the i ith of Jul)', 1865, he returned froin the south to Rochester, since which time he has been identified with the interests of this city. In November of that year he was elected dis- trict attorney of Monroe county. At the bar he has won distinction as a result of his legal acumen, his thorough preparation of cases and his devotion to his clients' interests. He studies each litigated interest most carefully and is thoroughly prepared to meet the at- tack of the opposition. His mind is logical and in argument he is strong and forceful. He is regarded as one of the ablest speakers of Rochester, owing to his keen insight of the subject which he handles, his logical de- ductions and his strong climaxes. A master of the art oif rhetoric and gifted \vith splendid oratorical power, he easily sways an' audience and never fails to leave a marked impiressioii upon the minds of his hearers. On the 19th of August, 1849, Major Da\-ison was married to Miss Mary E. Badger, of Honore Falls, New York, and after her death he wedded Sarah E. Clarke, also of that place. His only child is Mrs. Henry Barnard, of Rochester. His social relations connected him with both the Ma- sonic and Odd Fellows societies. In early life he endorsed the principles of the Whig party, and on its dissolution became a stanch Republican, unswerving in his advocacy of the principles of his party. He was school commissioner from the fourteenth ward of Rochester in 1890, but has never been a politician in the commonly accepted sense of office seeking. His profession has claimed his time and energies and upon the basis of broad legal knowledge has been builded the superstructure of success. REV. DENNIS J. CURRAN. EV. DENNIS J. CURRAN, rector of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, located at the corner of Main and Prince streets, Rochester, was born in Cobourg, Canada, February 5, 1857, and is a son of Daniel and Catherine (Lynch) Curran. The father was born and reared in Ireland, and there learned the machinist's trade. In 1850 he emigrated to the new world, and after spending a short time in Canada, he came to the United States, locating in Rochester, New York, where he made his home until his death, in 1893. His widow still surxdves him, to- gether with two sons and one daughter. There were originallly eight children in the family. It was during the infancy of Father Cur- 140 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ran that the family came to Rochester. At the age of thirteen years he commenced his preparation for the priesthood, attending first St. Andrew's College, and later a similar institution in Canada, and finally completing his studies at St. Joseph's Sem- inary at Troy, New York. On the 25th of July, 1880, he was ordained at Rochester by the Right Rev. Bishop McQuaid, and shortly afterward was temporarily placed in charge of the Catholic church at Fairport, New York. He did not remain long at that place, and was next at Cato, this state, for fifteen months. In the succeeding years his most homelike position was at Churchville, New York, where he remained seventeen years, and was just beginning to perform the marriage ceremonies of those whom he had baptized in infancy. He was then trans- ferred to fill a vacancy at Avon, where he remained fifteen months, and on the ist of June, 1901. he was placed in charge of his present parish to succeed Father Leary, who had been transferred to St. Mary's parish of Rochester to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev. T. C. Murphy. The Corpus Christi church has a mem- bership of three hundred and forty families, together with a parochial school where five hundred pupils are taught. This school is in charge of nine Sisters, and there is also a kindergarten with one hundred and fifty little ones in attendance. These schools are both conducted under the supervision of Father Curran, who has already done much to promote the interests of his parish. In the spring of 1902 he expects to commence building a very fine church on the present site of the old church at the corner of Main and Prince streets. Broad in his views and sympathies, a friend of the poor and op- pressed, ever ready with helpful counsel for the peqjlexed or sorrowful. Father Curran has a wide field of labor and well does he discharge its arduous and sacred duties. FRED EBERT DRAKE. OR eighteen years Fred Ebert Drake has engaged in the practice of law at the Rochester bar, and in a pro- fession where advancement and success depends entirely upon individual merit, thorough preparation of cases, devo- tion to the interests of clients and a thorough understanding of the principles of jurispru- dence, he has gained a very desirable posi- tion. He is now the senior member of the firm of Drake & Milliman, which has a large clientage. Mr. Drake is a native of Ravenna, Ohio, b(5rn Ni)\'ember 17, 1857. His father, John A. Drake, was born in this slate, and for many years was connected with educational THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 141 work, both as teaclier and principal of schools. He followed that pro^fession in OhiO' for two or three years and then went to Michigan, becoming identified with the edncational work of that state, his labors proving most efficient in raising the stand- ard of the schools with which he was con- nected. He was a man of mnch energy and strong purpose and his influence was widely felt in behalf of any cause which he cham- pioned. He was living in Michigan at the time of the Civil war and he took an active part in org-anizing the state troops, also as- sisted materially in raising and collecting- money for their maintenance. During this period thei-e was a spirit of dissatisfaction manifest in Michigan over the cost of the war, many opposing the great expenditure necessary for the prosecution of hostilities. Mass meetings were called to protest against the expense and finally a debate was ar- ranged that the questions might be publicly discussed. Professor Drake advocated the continuance of the war at any cost. He made a ]30werful and logical speech, show- ing that the policy of the president was a wise one and that the expense of the war was not extravagance. While residing in Ohio Professor Drake had the honor of serving as a manber of the board of county school commissioners with James A. Garfield. He was well and favorably known in Michigan. In later life he returned to the old homestead farm in Steuben county, New York, where he spent his remaining days, honored and re- spected by all who kncAV him. In early man- hood he married Miss Jane A. Eastman, who was a representative of an old Puritan family and a descendant of the Rev. Thomas Hooker, who figures in history as the found- er of Hartford, Connecticut. He was born in England, came to America in the sailing vessel Griffen, and took an active part in the colonization of New England. From him the line of descent is traced down through Samuel, John, Joseph and Joseph J. Hooker to Mary Hooker, who became the wife of John Eastman, and their son, Elias Eastman, was the father of Jane Eastman, the mother of our subject. She is still liv- ing at the old homestead in Steuben county. New York, at the age of seventy years. In his political views Professor Drake was a Republican, supporting Fremont, the first presidential candidate of the pairty. His widow belongs to the W'esleyan Methodist church. They were the parents of three children : Sarah Ella, the wife of Jacob Cook, a resident of Howard, New York; Fred E. ; and Wells Eastman, who is also living in Steuben county. The boyhood days of our subject were passed in Ohio, New York and Michigan, and his early education was acquired in the last named state. He attended private schools and was also instructed by his father, thus gaining a broad general knowledge to serve as the foundation upon which to rear the superstructure of professional learning. Taking up the study of law he was admitted to the bar of New York in 1882 by the su- preme court. He had studied with Judge William Rumsey, of Bath, New York, and he began practice in Canisteo, this state. After a year, however, he came to Rochester, an entire stranger, and accepted a position as a clerk in an office, at the same time practicing to^ some extent. In 1887 he en- tered into partnership with George T. Park- er, a relation that was maintained until the 142 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. latter",s death, in 1895. Later he entered into partnersliip with George E. MiUiman, and wiili offices in the new Ellwenger and Carry building, they are now enjoying a large and growing practice. Mr. Drake was married in 1888, the lady of his choice being Miss Fanny B. Gregory, a daughter of John Gregory. She is a na- tive of England, and during her infancy was brought by her parents to this country. Mr. and Mrs- Drake have one child, John E., who is now in school. The family have a pleasant home at 324 Plymouth avenue, and its air of hospitality and good cheer ren- ders it very attractive to their friends. In the line of his profession Mr. Drake is con- nected with the Monroe County Bar Associ- ation and with the State Bar Association. He likewise belongs to the Columbia Rifle Club and is a maniber of the Chess Club, while on the membership rolls of the Rochester Economic Club his name is also found. He is deeply and actively interested in religious work and holds membership in St. Luke's church and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. His genial nature renders him popular, and as a citizen he belongs to that class of pul> lic-spirited men who are found as support- ers of all that contributes toi the material, social, intellectual and moral development of the communities with which they are connected. REV. THEOPHILUS SZADZINSKI. OR eleven years Father Szaclzinski has been pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic church of Rochester, at the corner of Hudson avenue and St. Stanislaus street, and has faithfully ministered to the spiritual needs of his peoi- ple. He has also given powerful and effect- ive aid to all influences which work for the ad\'ancement of the community. Revered and loved by his own flock, he has also won the honor and esteem of all others who have seen his devotion to^ his noble calling. Father Szadzinski was born in Poland, and is one of a family of three children. His parents, Francis and Katherine (Wroblew- ska) Szadzinski, spent their entire lives in that country. The father, who was a miller by trade, is still living in Poland. In his native land Father Szadzinski was reared and educated, receiving a classical education. After his preparation for the priesthood he \\'as ordained a deacon, and as such came to the United States on the 8th of August, 1890. On the day of his arrival in Rochester he was raised to the priesthood by the Right Rev. Bishop McQuaid, and was inmiediately assigned to a new parish of one hundred and forty families. The corner-stone of his present church had al- ready been laid, and after taking charge he at once turned his attention toward its com- pletion. As a result St, Stanislaus church THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 143 now stands as a monument to his enterprise and untiring' efforts. Under liis ministry tlie congregation has increased to two liun- dred and sixty-fi\'e families, and as the pres- ent church is too small to accommodate these, he has had the plans and specifications drawn for a new church to he huilt on the comer. ; Included in the chuirch property is a large brick school building, where the vari- ous branches of learning are taught. There are three hundred and thirty-five pupils in attendance under the supervision of five competent teachers, who are Sisters of the St. Joseph order. This school adjoins the church. The congregation has grown very rapidly under the ministration of Father Szadzinski, but any estimate of material progress gives no indication of the great work he has done in molding and shaping to higher issues the li\'es of those to whom he gives his best thought. CHARLES H. VICK. HE name of Vick is a familiar one in almost every village and hamlet as well as city in this country, and stands almost as a synonym for floriculture. The world is apt to think of a philanthropist as one who endows charities or public institutions, but the term has a broader, truer meaning, and he "who sym- pathizes with and helps his fellow men," is as truly a benefactor of his race as one who establishes an asylum for the unfortunate people of the earth. In the work inaug- urated by James Vick the world has cer- tainly been benefited. While his efforts aided humanity in a material way through the improvement of vegetables and the in- troduction of new varieties, it also stimu- lated the love of the beautiful as manifest in the works of nature, added to the sum of the world's pleasure as received through ex- (luisite coloring, fragrance and perfection and variety of form and thus counteracted the influences of the continuous labor which not only wears upon the physical man, but when too long continued depresses his men- tal and moral nature and renders dormant further development. Surely the effect of the enterprise inaugurated by James Vick is immeasurable. The family was founded in America by James Vick, Sr., wdio with his brothers, Jo- seph and George, left their home in Eng-> land, and on the loth of July, 1833, sailed for the new world, landing at the Battery, in New York city, on the 14th of August. James Vick soon afterward came to Roches- ter and was for a number of years engaged in the manufacture of shoes. Later he turned his attention to the retail trade, suc- cessfully continuing in business until his 144 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. death. He had five sons : \\'iniam, George, James, Joseph and Charles. The father was a very highl_y esteemed man, his hfe being in harmony with his professions as a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He was at one time candidate for the office of mayor of Rochester on the Abolition ticket. James Vick, tlie father of him whose name stands at the head of this review, was born in Portsmouth, England, in 1818, and was a youth of fifteen when with his father he came to the United States. Early in life he learned the printer's trade and published the Genesee Farmer. Later he was associ- ated with the publication of the Rural New Yorker, entering upon this enterprise in 184S, and as a premium with the paper gave away seeds. This department of the busi- ness grew tO' such proportions that in i860 ?ilr. Vick issued a catalogue gi\'Jng a list of all the seeds handled. He was the first man in America to begin the sale of vegetable and flower seeds dn'ough the mail. The demand made for seeds was so great that he began raising them for his trade on Goodman street, in 1865. In 1863 he im- ported Ins first bulbs from Holland, and from that time forward continued the work of introducing foreign plants. The ground on which he first began the cultivation of plants for seed ]HU"poses was soon demand- ed as a residence district, and, selling this, he purchased the old race track on East avenue, where he established immense gar- dens and erected e-\tensi\-e greenhouses in 1865, but soon again found that he needed enlarged quarters, and therefore bought a farm in the town of Greece. He also gave seeds to farmers that they might cultixate plants and more seeds for his use in the business which was now growing to mam- moth proportions. He introduced many foreign seeds and bulbs. His patronage came not only from all parts of this country but from \arious sections of Euroi:)€, and his catalogues found their way into every home of the central states where a love of flowers existed. The trade extended to all parts of the country, for Mr. Vick sent out onl}- seeds of the best varieties and thereby won a reputation for business honesty that secured for him a most liberal patronage. His business constantly increased in volume. Most extensive greenhouses and many acres of ground were utilized in the culti- vation of plants and seeds, for he shipped the former as well as the latter. A large force of workmen was also employed and a splendid financial return came to him in re- ward for his labors, making him one of the wealthy men of the western section of the Empire state. He continued in active busi- ness until his death, which occurred in 1882. He had also extended his activity into other fields and was one of the founders and direc- tors of the East Side Savings Bank. He also erected many buildings in the city, mak- ing judicious investments in real estate, which he improved, thus adding greatly to the substantial development of the city. Air. Vick was united in marriage to Aliss Mar}- E. Seeley. who survived her hus- band for nineteen years, passing away in May, 1 90 1, at the age of eighty years. They held membership in the Methodist Episco- pal church, to the support of which Mr. Vick contributed most generously, also aid- ing in its work in many other ways. For many years he was superintendent of its THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 145 Sunday school and his influence was ever found on the side of the true, the good and the beautiful. Eight children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Vick : Francis, who died in infancy ; Clarissa, the wife of H. R. \Miite; James, of Philadelphia; Frank H., of New York; Kate, the wife of C. L. Gibbs; Charles H. ; Anna H., the wife of Ros- well S. Nagle; and E. Coleston, of New York city. Charles H. Vick, who is the president of the business which was established by his father and which is now carried on under the name of James Vick's Sons, was born in Rochester, May 28, 1858, and pur- sued his education in the public schools here. From his early youth, as his school duties would permit, he assisted his father and thus acc[uired a thorough knowledge of the rapidly developing business, to which he was admitted as a partner at the age of eighteen years. The association between father and son was continued until the former's death, when Charles H. Vick and his brothers suc- ceeded to the business. In 1891 a stock company was formed under the firm name of James Vick's Sons, capitalized for twen- t)--five thousand dollars, with C. H. Vick as president, \V. J. Mandeville as treasurer, and F. B. King secretary, the main offices being located at No. 187 Main street. On their farm at Dispatch, New York, all seeds are tested and tried before being sent out to customers, so that all goods purchased are known to be thoroughly reliable. They make a specialty of furnishing high grade and select qualities. Throughout the years in which the business has been conducted the house has ever sustained an unassailable reputation.' James Vick was not only the pioneer in the business, but ever maintained a foremost place in the trade and the posi- tion has been maintained by his sons. Charles H. Vick was married in 1881 to Miss Minnie E. Clark, a daughter of De- salvo Clark, a native of Rochester. They have one son, Clark II. Mr. \'ick is a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity. RICHARD CURRAN. R. RICHARD CURRAN, a well- known druggist, is one of the lead- ing and influential citizens of Rochester, who has taken an act- ive part in promoting its substantial im- provement and material development. He was born in Ireland on the 13th of January, 1838, and in 1850 came to the United States with his parents. Locating at Seneca Falls, New York, he was educated in the public schools of that city and at the Seneca Falls Academy. After leaving school he entered a drug store and soon became a good phar- macist. He also studied medicine and was graduated in the spring of i860. On the inauguration of the Civil war Dr. Curran entered the service as assistant surgeon of the Thirty-third New York Vol- 146 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. unteer Infantry, and after serving in that capacity twO' years, he was commissioned assistant surgeon of the Sixth New York Cavalry. A year later he was promoted to surgeon of the Xinth Xew York Cavahy, and served as such until hostilities ceased. He was present at nearly all the battles fought by the Army of the Potomac, and after the battle of Antietam received special mention in general orders for distinguished service during the encounter. For this he was later awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, March 22, 1898. He witnessed Lee's surrender tOi General Grant at Appo- mattox. AA'hile in the army Dr. Curran became a great friend of Colonel G. \\'. Goler, and after the close of the war they decided to come to Rochester and open a drug store under the tirm name of Curran & Goler, which partnership continued up to 1806, tlieir establishment being one of the best equipped and conducted pharmacies in west- ern New York. Since taking up his residence in Roches- ter the Doctor has taken a great interest in municipal affairs and in charitable and social matters, and has accomplished more than his share as a public-spirited citizen. He served as school commissioner in 1876 and 1877, and as park commissioner for over two years. In 1891 he was elected to the state legislature, and before the expiration of his term of office he was nominated by tiie Republican party as their candidate for mayor of Rochester, to which office he was later elected by a large majority. He en- tered upon the duties of that position April 4, 1892, and most ably and satisfactorily did he discharge them. He has also served as cl'iairman of the executive board, and has devoted much time to the building up and ad\'ancement of his adopted city. At all times and under all circumstances he has been found true to every trust reposed in him, whether pulilic or private, and over his life record tliere falls no shadow of wrong or suspicion of e\dl. JOHN H. CHADSEY. XE of the ablest and best lawyers now practicing in Rochester is John H. Chadsey, whose office is located at X'os. looi and 1002 Wilder Building, corner of Main and E.x- change streets. A native of X'ew York, he was Ijorn in the village of Ballston, Saratoga county, March i, 1845, and is the eldest son of Dr. Alonzo J. Chadsey, a well-known and eminent physician of that county. Our suljject accjuired his literar)^ education in both public and private schools. Going to Schenectady at the age of eleven years, he attended the prqiaratory school in the old Lfnion College Building, and on completing the classical course was graduated at the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 147 age of sixteen. Later lie was a student at the county institute, and was granted a cer- tificate to teacli in the common schools of Schenectady county. When the Civil war broke out Mr. Chad- sey enlisted in Company i\, One Hundred and Thirty-second New York Volunteer Infantry, but was not mustered intO' service on account of being under the rec[uired age. After leaving school he engaged in clerking in his uncle's store for two years, and then went to New York city, where he studied law in the oflice of John Graham, at the same time attending Cooper Institute even- ings, where he pursued a regular course of study, and also' gave especial attention to elocution and debate under Professor Fro- bisher, a prominent instructor of that day. At the age of twenty-one he was admitted to the bar, Hon. Elbridge T. Gerry being one of his examiners, and he remained with his former preceptor, Mr. Graham, for nearly five years thereafter. In May, 1870, he was employed as assistant to John Gra- ham and Elbridge T. Gerry, the counsel for the prisoner in the celebrated trial of Dan- iel McFarland for the killing of Albert D. Richardson in the Tribune office, New York. While a resident of that city Mr. Chadsey took a course in political economy and de- bate at the Cooper Institute, and was ^-ice- president of the Gary Political Science So- ciety. In February, 1871, he removed to St. Mary's, Kansas, and became a member of the firm of Sedgwick & Chadsey in the land, law and insurance business, having exclu- sive charge of the law department. Return- ing east in December of the same year, Mr. Chatlsey married Miss Emma T. Covey, youngest daughter of Ah'a Covey, who was a prominent nurseryman of Penfield, Mon- roe county. By this union were born three children, namely: Roy P., Vera E., and Hope. The son now holds a position in the cash department of the counting room of the Eastman Kodak Company, and the daughter \^era is a sophomore in the Uni- versity of Rochester. After spending about two years in Kan- sas, Mr. Chadsey moved to Penfield, Mon- roe county. New York, and opened a law office in Fairport, but soon afterward trans- ferred his business to Rochester, retaining his residence in Penfield, however, until 1 89 1, when he removed his family to this city. He has built up a large and lucrative practice, which extends throughout Mon- roe and adjoining counties, and has made for himself an enviable reputation among the members of the legal fraternitv. He is a man of sound judgment, is a logical reasoner and has a ready command of English. For years Mr. Chadsey has been a mem- ber of the Masonic order, and is past master of Penfield Union Lodge, A. F. & A. M., having become a member of York Lodge, No. 197, of New York city, in 1868. He is also a member of Rochester City Lodge, No. 212, Knights of Pythias. Politically he has been identified with the Republican party since casting his first presidential vote for General U. S. Grant in 1868, and was a member of the Republican county commit- tee of Monroe county four years, being- treasurer of the committee two years of that time. Fourteen years ago he was one of the three delegates from the first district of this county that nominated Hon. VA'illiam H. 148 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Adams for justice oi the supreme court, and on the ist of October, 1901, was one of the three delegates from the third district of Monroe connty that renominated Justice Adams. At the Repubhcan cit}' convention held October 12, 1901, Mr. Chadsey received the nomination for police justice of Rochester, and it is needless to say that this act met \\'ith the approval of the Monroe county bar, as well as the public in general, as he was elected, running ahead of the ticket by four hundred and seventeen votes. He is emi- nently qualified for the position, and is at this time giving general satisfaction and is doing much to elevate the police court. Up- right, reliable and honorable his strict ad- herence tO' principles commands the respect of all. Religiously he and his family are members of the Baptist church. THOMAS E. HAYWARD. HOMAS EDMUNDS HAYWARD has passed the ninety-second mile- stune on the journey of life, and his years have been filled by honorable business activity and by devotion to all the duties of public and private life. Now in his declining days he receives the veneration and respect which should ever be accorded an honorable old age and well does he de- serve mention among the representative citi- zens of Monroe county. Mr. Hayward was born April 27, 1810, in Leicester, Worcester county, Massachu- setts, a son of John and Mary (Sargent) Flayward, both of whom were natives of the old Bay state, the former born in Millbury and the latter in Leicester. In the year 183 1 the father removed with his family to Mon- roe county, New York, taking up his abode in Pittsford, where he died in the fall of the same year during a fever epidemic. The family, however, was noted for longevity, his mother living to within a month of the one hundredth anniversary of her birth, her death occurring only a short time before John Hayward came to this county. He was a farmer by occupation, following that pursuit throughout his entire life. It was in 1792 that he married Mary Sargent, whose two brothers, Nathan and Samuel Sargent, were both in the famous engage- ment at Bunker Hill and fought throughout the Revolutionary war. Mr. Hayward, of this review, can well remember seeing the red-coated British troops marching from Albany tO' Boston during the war of 181 2. In the family of John and Mary Hay- ward were six children, namely : Rebecca, who became the wife of Rutherford Rogers, of Pittsford, by whom she had one chUd, a daughter, and died at the advanced age of ninety-seven years ; Joseph, whO' died in his twenty-first year; Hartwell, who, atter be- ing employed as a freightman and team superintendent on the canal, was engaged in business at Albany, New York, and about 1849 removed to^ a farm at Lewiston, New York, where he died at the age of sixty- five; John Denny, who died in Rochester in i860, ati the age of fifty-eight; Billings, oi- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 151 who was a printer by trade and made his home principally in New York city, but died in Pittsford, New York, in 1872 ; and Thom- as Edmunds, who completes the family. After her husband's death Mrs. Hayward made her home with her youngest son until she was called to her final rest m 1850. In the schools of his native town Thom- as E. Hayward acquired his preliminary ed- ucation, which was suppleiriented by an academic course in the same place. He re- mained with the family until after their re- moval to Monroe county and after his fa- ther's death he engaged in teaching school in Pittsford, while later he was employed in a country warehouse. In i860 he became identified with agricultural interests, taking upi his abode at his present place, which was then knoiwn as Carver's Cottage. For many years he engaged in general farming and in the nursery business, but is now living re- tired. Pie managed his business affairs with marked ability and executive force, followed the most approved methods in cultivating his fields and caring for his nursery stock, and each year his sales added to his income un- til, having acquired a handsome competence, he retired toi private life. On the loth of June, 1858, occurred the marriage of Mr. Hayward and Miss Abi- gail Wilmarth, who was born at Victor, New York, in 1827, a daughter of Chauncey Wilmarth, who for many years was a resi- dent of Pittsford. Two children were born unto our subject and his wife, but the only son, Plinn, died at the age of eleven years. The daughter, Manie, is now the wife of Herman Lusk, of Pittsford, and they have one child, Stephen, now a youth of fifteen. Mrs. Hayward passed away August 3, 1901, and her remains were interred in the Pitts- ford cemetery. In his political views Mr. Hayward has always been a Jeffersonian Democrat, and has served his fellow townsmen as school commissioner and justice of the peace, and has ever been found true to the trusts re- posed in him, whether of a public or private nature. For many years he was an enter- prising and diligent agriculturist and nur- seryman, as well as one of the most honor- able and reliable citizens of Monroe county, but now in the evening of life he is enjoy- ing a well earned rest, free from the cares and responsibilities incident to a business career. He has a very wide acquaintance in the county where he has so long made his home and commands the respect of young and old, rich and poor. His life record should serve as an inspiration to his con- temporaries and an abiding lesson to the young. GEORGE B. WATKINS. ROMINENT among the energetic, enterprising and reliable business men of Rochester is numbered George B. Watkins, a member of the well-known firm of W. H. Glenny & 8 Company. He was born in Utica, New York, August 12, 1852, of English lineage, and is the youngest in a family of ten chil- dren. His mother having died in his early infancy, he made his home with an uncle on 152 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. a farm until twelve years of age, when, de- siring a better education than he had been able to obtain in the country schools, he re- turned to his father's home in Utica and en- tered the high school, from which he was graduated at the age of sixteen. While at- tending school he delivered papers in the early morning, and in the afternoon worked in a newspaper office, it being his desire to make his own way in the world. His education completed, Mr. Watkins then secured a position in the leading crock- ery store of Utica, and with characteristic energy applied himself to master the details of the business. His advancement in five years to the leading position in the store is an index to his success. His ambition still unsatisfied, he sought a position offering greater opportunities for advancanent and was rewarded by being placed at the head of the receiving, packing and shipping de- partments of one of the largest importing houses in the country — that of W. H. Glen- ny Sons & Company, of Buffalo, New York. Here he had charge of a force of twenty men and ten boys. Strict attention to busi- ness and untiring energy soon brought pro- motion, and he was soon given supervision of their wholesale department. In 1876 the financial embarrassment of a Rochester house, largely indebted to Glenny Sons & Company, necessitated the sending of a rep- resentative here to look after their interests, and Mr. Watkins was chosen for that re- sponsible position. So well did he fulfill his trust that the local firm was enabled to pay all of their indebtedness and continue their business. During this time Mr. Watkins became convinced that Rochester would be a good place for the firm to establish a per- manent business, and suggested the idea to Mr. Glenny, who, after mature deliberation, opened a store here under the style of W. H. Glenny & Company, with Mr. Watkins as manager. From its earliest inception the business here has been under the entire con- trol of our subject. Established on the broad basis of equity and integrity, its growth has been one of continued success. In 1886 the eJegant commercial building which the firm at present occupies at 190, 192 and 194 East Main street, was erected and its seven floors are required for the con- stantly increasing trade. In 1891 Mr. Wat- kins was admitted tO' full partnership, a well-merited reward for his faithfulness. .Vt the age of twenty-one he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Peckham, a daughter of Sanford Peckham, of Madison county, ATew York, and they now make their home at No. 626 East Main street. In poli- tics Mr. Watkins is a Rqjublican, but has never cared for the honors or emoluments of public ofiice, preferring tO' give his time and attention to his business interests. He is a member of Valley Lodge, No. 109, A. F. & A. M. ; Hamilton Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M.; Doric Council, R. & S. M.; Monroe Commandery, No. 12, K. T. ; and has at- tained the thirty-second degree of the Scot- tish Rite, belonging to Rochester Consist- ory, and has been officially connected with the order for twenty-six years. For seven- teen years he has been a trustee and treas- urer of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Rochester, and was a director of the Young Men's Christian Association five years. Fie is a charter member and trustee of the Chamber of Commerce, and a trustee of the east side school board and of the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 153 Syracuse University. As a business man Mr. Watkins ranks among the ablest of the city. He has ever made the most of his op- portunities, and by straightforward, honor- able deahng has secured the pubHc con- fidence and the public patronage. He has met with well deserved success, and his' life illustrates what can be accomplished through industry, perseverance, good management and a determination tO' succeed. JUNIUS JUDSON. N past ages the history of a country was the record of wars and con- quests; to-day it is the record of commercial activity, and those whose names are foremost in its annals are the leaders in business circles. The con- quests now made are those of mind over matter, not of man over man, and the victor is he who can successfully establish, control and operate extensive commercial interests. Junius Judson, now deceased, was unques- tionably one of the strongest and most in- fluential men whose lives have become an essential part of the history of Rochester and Monroe county. A native of New York, he was born on a farm in Jefferson county, February 5, 1813, and attended the district schools of the neighborhood until he was forced to earn his own livelihood by the death of his father. Coming to Rochester about 1830, he learned the machinist's trade, and on his removal to Cincinnati, Ohio, a few years later, engaged in business as a foundryman and hardware manufacturer. In 1848 he invented and patented the celebrated steam engine governor which bears his name, and in 1 85 1 returned to Rochester, where he en- gaged in its manufacture with marked suc- cess up 10 the time of his death. For many years Mr. Judsou devoted his time largely tO' the prosecution of those who had in- fringed upon his patents in this country and in Canada, and in this he was very success- ful, securing large returns from the very considerable sums expended by him in pat- ent litigation. Endowed with great energy, patience and perseverance, he possessed the ability, unusual among inventors, of ob- taining for himself the rewards accruing from his inventions and of vigorously pro- tecting the results of his talents against un- scrupulous imitators. By the establishment of extensive busi- ness enterprises, giving lucrativie anploy- ment to hundreds of workmen, he contrib- uted largely to the material prosperity of the city. Being the owner of a large amount of real estate, he was for many years one of the city's heaviest individual ta.xpayers, and being thoroughly public-spirited and enter- prising, he believed that its government 154 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. should be conducted upon broad and liberal lines. He favored liberal taxation, as he de- sired that real improvements be insured thereby. Mr. Judson had great confidence in the future of Rochester, believing its lo- cation and natural advantages destined it to be a great city, and his faith in this prophecy is shown by his heavy investments in local enterprises. Mr. Judson married Miss Lavenda Bushnell, a daughter of Thomas Bushnell, and to them were liorn four children, namely : J. Lee ; Qiarles B. ; Mary E., wife of George D. Hale; and Harriet A., wife of Harry Langdon Brewster, whose sketch will be found elsewhere in this work. All are residents of Rochester and are among the prominent people of the city. The fam- ily has always been connected with the First Baptist church. Mr. Judson was a plain, unassuming man, who throughout a long and useful life gave liberally to charitable and religious ob- jects, in business and social matters, and in fact in every sphere of life, he was uni- versally recognized as a man of the strictest integrity, of the simplest and purest motives, of steadfastness of purpose and of great up- rightness of character. He died June 6, 1S96, honored and respected by all who knew him. Without the aid of influence or wealth he arose to> a position among the most prominent business men of the state, his native genius and acc^uired ability being the stepping stones on which he mounted. REV. ALPHONSE NOTEBAERT. HE Catholic ministry of western New York is well represented by Rev. Alphonse Notebaert, rector of the Church of Our Lady of Vic- tory, in Rochester, where his labors have been carried forward so earnestly and con- scientiously that he has greatly increased the strength of the church in the city and widely extended its influence. Rev. Notebaert is a native of Belgium, where his birth occurred April 12, 1847, and is one of a family of eight children born to Romain and Sophia (Van Couter) Note- baert. His father was a physician and had two brothers who served as colonels in the Belgian army. There in his native land Father Notebaert was reared and educated, pursuing his education in the Seminary of Bruges, where he completed a thorough classical course. After his graduation in that institution he was appointed a profes- sor at Ostend, Belgium, where he remained for six years, being a competent instructor. In 1 87 1 he was ordained to the priesthood, and on retiring from his educational work was placed in charge of the church of St. Francis in Menin, Belgium, where he re- mained until called to Rochester, in July, 1879. Crossing the Atlantic, Father Notebaert took up his abode in this city and has re- mained continuously in charge of his present THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. i'55 congregation, covering a period of more tlian twenty-two years. The church erected by the Right Rev. Mosegnor Deregge was enlarged and beautified and the school was founded by Father Notebaert. They are located in a manufacturing district and the school now numbers one hundred pupils under the charge of three teachers who are Sisters of the order of St. Joseph. The church numbers about one hundred and fifty families, and in its various branches and so- cieties is doing good work, its usefulness being continually extended. Father Notebaert is the possessor of a xery fine badge of the Legion of Honor of Belgium, the same having been presented to him in 1895 'jy King Leoix)ld of Belgium, for services and attentions given his native country in various capacities while in Roch- ester. He is a scholarly priest, manifesting earnest devotion to the welfare of his par- ishioners, who' entertain for him the warmest regard. He has done much to introduce and maintain a Christianizing influence in his portion of the city, and the church is there recognized as a power for good. HORACE B. HOOKER. ROMINENT among the business men of Rochester is numbered Horace B. Hooker, the senior member of the firm of H. B. Hooker & Son, general contractors in pav- ing and cement work. There is probably no one in the city better known, for his en- tire life has been spent here, and all his in- terests from boyhood have been closely as- sociated with those of this locality. In his special line of business he has made a great success and by his energy and zeal which he has manifested he has won the confidence and esteem of the public. Mr. Hooker was born in Rochester, De- cember 7, 1837, and is a son of Horace and Helen (Wolcott) HOoker, both natives of Windsor, Connecticut, the former born July 5, 1794, the latter March 19, 1794. His paternal grandfather, James Hooker, was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and married Mary Chaffee, whose ancestors came to this country from England. The progenitor of the Hooker family in America was Rev. Thomas Hooker, who landed at Boston, September 3, 1633, ^"^ with a company of sixty people, founded Hartford, Connecti- cut. Our subject's maternal grandfather was Erastus Wolcott, of Windsor, Con- necticut. Both of his grandfathers were officers, in the Revolutionary war. Reared in Rochester, Horace B. Hooker received a good common school education, and for a time attended the old high school and the Collegiate Institute. Leaving school in his seventeenth year he studied engineer- ing and architecture, during which time he was employed in the engineering depart- ment of the construction of the suspension bridge at Rochester and also in the con- 156 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. struction of the ]\Iain street bridge in Roch- ester. Later he entered the employ of Hooker, Farley & Company, nurserymen, and subsequently became a member of the firm. In 1862, during the dark days of the Civil war, in connection with James W. Hooker, our subject raised a company for the Eighth New York Cavalry, but before going to the front he received a commission in the "Engineer Regiment of the West," which position he accepted, and was in the engineering dqjartment for three years, this time being spent in the west and southwest. He remained in the service until November 1864. Mr. Hooker then returned to Rochester and formed a partnership with Elon Hunt- ington, which connection continued from 1865 to 1882, the firm carrying on a large nursery business under the name of H. B. Hooker & Company. During the following two years he was engaged in the manufac- ture of shoes, and on disposing of that busi- ness he again turned his attention to general contracting, such as street paving, cement work, constructing sewers, waterworks, reservoirs, etc. Aside from his Rochester business he receives man}' contracts in dif- ferent parts of the state, and during the busy season employs from forty to three hundred men. In i860 Mr. Hooker was united in mar- riage with Miss Susan Huntington, of Rochester, a daughter of Elon Huntington. Airs. Hooker was born and reared in this city, and finished her education in the Utica Female Seminary. Seven children bless this union, namely: Albert H., a chemist of Chicago, Illinois ; Margaret, an artist, at home; Elon H., civil engineer and vice- president of the Development Company of America, of New York city : Harry M., who is in partnership with his father: Paul, also a civil engineer ; Horace Willard, a chem- ist; and Jeanette H., a student at Vassar College. Mr. and Mrs. Hooker are mem- bers of the Second Baptist church of Roch- ester. Socially he is connected witli the Columbian Rifle Club and M)'ron Adams Mounted Post, G. A. R., and politically is iflentified with the Republican party. In all of the relations of life he has been found true to every trust rqjosed in him, and he stands deservedly high in the esteem of his fellow men. WILLIAM HENRY GORSLINE MOXG the prominent business men of Rochester for manv vears was ^^'illiam Henry Gorsline, die well- known contractor and builder. He was born in that city on the 12th of July, 1829, and throughout his business life was actively identified with its interests. His father, Richard Gorsline, who was of French extraction, resided in East Bloom- field for some years, and from there came to Rochester in 1816. He, too, was a build- er by profession, and many costly and sub- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 157 stantial structures still standing bear evi- dence of his architectural skill and ability. He assisted in building the ponderous stone aqueduct which crossed the Genesee river, reviving, by its solid masonry and graceful arches, recollections of the old time bridges over more classic streams. He was a typical specimen of the race from which he sprang, being sprightly and vivacious, and possess- ing the artistic temperament in a marked de- gree, as well as a fine physicpie and great capacity for hard work. He died in 1870, at a good old age, and was survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Aurelia Rice, alx)Ut seven years. For some years prior to his death he was elder in Dr. Shaw's Presbyterian church of Rochester, and his name heads those inscribed on the memorial slab to the founders of that edifice. In the city of his birth William H. Gorsline grew to manhood, and his educa- tion was obtained in its public schools. His last teacher, known as "Old Perry," believ- ing in the old proverb of "spare the rod, spoil the child," was more given tO' flogging than to education, and his harshness be- coming unendurable, Mr. Gorsline left school at the age of fourteen and entered upon his business career as his father's as- sistant. He was not only industrious and energetic, but inherited his father's taste for everything pertaining toi architecture and building, and ■ was not long in becoming a thorough master of his profession. On at- taining toi man's estate he became invested with responsibility as his father's trusted as- sociate, and acquitted himself with credit both to himself and his industrious and painstaking parent. As he became older Mr. Gorsline be- came intensely interested in municipal affairs and engaged in politics with all the warmth of an enthusiastic nature. His fel- low citizens, appreciating his worth and ability, elected him alderman O'f the city, but after serving one term he retired to private life, preferring to give his undivided atten- tioii to his business interests. His acknowl- edged excellence in his profession naturally led to his being intrusted with the erection of many of the important buildings, both public and private, for which Rochester has become noted. Among these are the Uni- versity of Rochester, the Rochester Theo- logical Seminary, Rockerfeller hall, the high school, the city hall, the arsenal, the Rochester Savings Bank, Powers commer- cial building. Powers Hotel, Warner's fire- proof building, the Cunningham carriage factory, the First Presbyterian church, the Central church, the Brick church (then Dr. Shaw's), and the Jewish synagogue. Be- sides these Mr. Gorsline constructed many large blocks of buildings devoted solely to business purposes, and a number of the most magnificent private residences in the city. He erected one of the first fire-proof build- ings on the bank of the river and also built the' Granite building, a modern fire-proof structure. A striking evidence of the confidence re- posed in the integrity of Mr. Gorsline is afforded by the fact that all the payments made by Mr. Powers for his splendid hotel, which was finished eleven months from the day of commencement, passed through his hands. Mr. Gorsline always faithfully ful- filled his part of every contract, and was al- ways found true to every trust reposed in him. Whatever he undertook he carried 158 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. forward to successful oompletion, and in business affairs was always found prompt and thoroughly reliable. The larger the contract the more it seemed to develop his capabilities, and, even though sometimes threatened with loss, he never relaxed his efforts to make his work as perfect as all his great skill and all modern appliances and in- ventions would permit. In 1874 Mr. Gorsline entered into- part- nership with Ira L. Otis for the manufac- ture of salt-glazed pipe, and founded what became one of the most important industries of the kind in the country. Thev had in operation four clay mills, two presses and ten kilns for burning pipe, their entire plant occupying a space of three acres on Oak street. The superior quality of their prod- uct commended it to general use, and from the company's retail yard in New York city shipments were made to all parts of the world. The annual product for some time averaged aljout one hundred and fifty miles of pipe, and the success of the enterprise was largely due to the inventive genius of Mr. Gorsline. He was married in 1857 to Miss Sarah Parker, who died, leaving one surviving son, Ralph H., and in 1876 Mr. Gorsline wedded Miss Margaret Hawley Howe, who with their two sons, William H., Jr., and Richard, still survives him. The family have one of the finest homes in the state of New York. It is located on East avenue — the principal residence street of Rochester. The style is strictly new in this country, there being nothing like it in Ncm- York, Chicago, or in fact anywhere outside the classic city of Florence. The plans, drawn according to Italian architecture, were the work of J. Foster Warner and reflect great credit upon his ability and originality. The foundation of the house is of St. Lawrence marble, while yellow brick from New Jer- sey was used for the walls, and the trim- mings, cornices, balustrades and outside window casings are of white terra cotta, made in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The structure is three stories in height, and is adorned on the west side with a portiere, and on the east side by an octagonal porch. The roof is fiat and the general appearance of the building is plain and rich. A special feature of the house is that it is pronounced absolutely fire-proof. A fire-proof brick barn has also been built and contains the boilers for heating the house by hot water. Light is furnished by electricity and gas. Mr. Gorsline personally superintended the construction of this beautiful home. After a useful and well-spent life of over seventy-two years, he passed away Novem- ber 9, 1 90 1. At that time he was president of the Rochester Sewer Pipe Company and the Buffalo Sewer Pipe Company, and was also largely interested in the Rochester Brick & Tile Company. He was one of the directors of the Flower City Hotel Com- pany, which controls the Powers Hotel, and was a trustee of the East Side Savings Bank. He was a charter member of the Chamber of Commerce, and was a member of its first board of trustees in 1887, after which he served almost continuously upon some of its committees, his counsel being highly valued among the manbers of the chamber. The career of Mr. Gorsline was e^'er such as to warrant the trust and con- fidence of the business world, for he ever conducted all transactions on the strictest THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 159 principles of honor and integrity. His de- votion to the pubHc good was unqnestioned and arose from a sincere interest in the wel- fare of his fellow men. He was a prominent member and elder of the Brick Presbyterian church, and always took an active inter^t in its work. He enjoyed an enviable repu- tation not only in Rochester, but wherever he was known throughout the state, and many glowing tributes were paid to his memory by the clergymen of the city and also in Auburn. WILLIAM R. W. HOWARD, M. D. O great has been the advance made in the science of medicine that the results accomplished by rqjresent- atives of the profession seem al- most phenomenal, but the broader knowl- edge has been acquired only after the most painstaking, thorough and comprehensive investigation and research, and to-day the man who is a successful practitioner must be a most earnest and appreciative student, continually adding tO' his professional knowledge through wide reading and as- similating this knowledge for the benefit of his fellow men. One of the most capable and successful physicians and surgeons of Rochester is Dr. William Robins W. How- ard, who for thirteen years has practiced in this city. He was born in Fredericktown, Monroe county, New York, January 28, 1855, and is a son of JVtarshall F. and Emily (Robins) Howard. His father was born in East Bridgqiort, Massachusetts, in 181 6, and the mother's birth occurred in Madison county, this state. In 1837 the family removed tO' Monroe county, settling on a farm on which they made their home for many years. Mr. Howard was accounted one of the substan- tial and enterprising agriculturists of the community and one of the valued citizens, widely and favorably known. He died in 1875, but his wife is still living and resides in Rochester. Like her husband, she is a devoted member of the Christian church. One of their sons ranks high in the profes- sion of dentistry. Dr. Howard of this review acquired his primary education in the schools of Fair- port and later attended the Genesee Acad- emy, where he pursued his studies for some time. Later he entered the Normal Acad- emy, in which institution he was graduated in the class of 1877, ^fter which he began preparation for the medical fraternity as a student in the office of Dr. W. S. Fuller, of Fairport, New York. He is a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore, Maryland, of the class of 1879, and supplemented his theoretical knowledge by the practical work in the City Hospital, at Baltimore, remaining there for one year. In 1888 he came to Rochester and estab- i6o THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. lished himself in business. From the begin- ning his patronage has steadily increased and is now of a most important character. He is well versed in the science of medi- cine in its various branches and his large business is indicative of the confidence re- posed in him by the public. The Doctor was married in 1887 to Miss Cora B. Griffen, of Rochester, New York, a daughter of Edward Griffen, and their union has been blessed with one son. They have a pleasant home at No. 732 East Main street, and during the period of their resi- dence in this city have made many warm friends. The Doctor is a public-spirited citizen, a man of broad and liberal views and of scholarly attainments. Socially he is connected with Monroe Lodge, No. 797, F. & A. M. ; is past chief granger of the Foresters of America, and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. In pro- fessional lines he has membership connec- tion \\-ith the State Medical Society, the Medical Society of Caitral New York, the Monroe County ]Medical Society, the Roch- ester Pathological Society, and is an hon- orary member of the Rochester Hospital Medical Society. He served for two terms as coroner of Monroe county, was physician to St. Mary's Hospital for eight years, and at present he is the surgeon of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company. His deep interest in his profession arises both from a love of scientific research and of his fellow man. His sympathetic nature and genial manner, combined with his broad and comprehensix'e knowledge, have won him distinction as a most able practitioner. WILLIAM DE GRAFF. ILLIAM De GRAFF, who is -en- gaged in the practice of law in Rochester, is a representative of one of the early families of the Mohawk valley of New York, known as the Mohawk Dutch. His grandfather, who also bore the name of William De Graff, resided in Schoharie county. New York, and was a farmer and railroad contractor, aiding in the construction of the old Auburn branch of the New York Central Railroad. He also took cTitrDcts for the building of other parts of rhat road, and became well known in connection with that tine oi work. Nich- olas De Graff, the father of our subject, was a lawyer by profession and followed that pursuit in early life, but later became a rail- road contractor, building branches of the Northern Pacific Railroad in Minnesota. He carried on an extensive business as a contractor and became well known in that capacity. Pie married Emily V. Dickinson, a native of Richmondville, New York, and a daughter of Silas Dickinson, a merchant of Richmond\-ille and a representative of one of the old New England families. The THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. i6i father of cur subject died No'vember i, 1875, a"nd his widow passed away on the 3d of March, 1887, leaving two children, William and Nicholas D. De Graff. In the common schools William De Graff acquired his elementary education, which was supplemented by a four-years course of study in Albany, where he was graduated at the age of twenty-one. He then entered upon the study of law under the direction of Nathaniel Foote, of Rochester, in the year 1887, and later he became a student in the Albany Law School, in which he was graduated in the class of 1890, with the de- gree of Bachelor of Law, being the salu- tarian of his class, in other words winning the second honors on account of his scholar- ship In October, 1890, Mr. De Grafif was admitted to practice in Rochester, and from that time to the present has been an active member of the bar. He has been very suc- cessful and has a distinctively representative clientage. In his political views Mr. De Graff is a Democrat, and has always been on the side of municipal progress and reform, doing all in his power for good goviernmeut. He was chairman of the Twelfth Ward Good Government Club and in 1901 he was the Democratic nominee for the office of county judge, but the county having a strong Re- publican majority he was not elected. Fra- ternally he is connected with Genesee Falls Lodge, No. 507, F. & A. M. HON. WILLIAM H. ADAMS. im ON. WILLIAM H. ADAMS, pre- siding justice of the appellate di- vision of the fourth dq>artment, is one of a family of seven children born tO' John and Rebecca (Hamilton) Adams. The father was a merchant. Judge Adams was born in Lyons, Wayne county, March 27, 1841. His early educa- tion was obtained at the union school in that village, and subsequently he attended Walnut Hill school in Geneva. In 1859 he entered the law office of Smith & Lapham, in Canandaigua, and continued his studies with that firm until 1861, when, laying aside for a time all personal ambition, he re- sponded to the call of his country and aided in recrtiiting a company of volunteers, of which he was made lieutenant, and after the peninsular campaign became captain, and later served as brigade adjutant-general in General Hunter's campaign in South Caro- lina. After bearing an honorable part in many of the active contests of the war he re- turned to Canandaigua and industriously re- sumed his preparation for the bar. In 1865 he married Miss Charlotte L. Lapham, a daughter of the Hon. E. G. Lap- ham, junior member of the law firm with which he studied, with whom he soon after- ward formed a partnership, which continued I62 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. down to the time of the election of Mr. Lap- ham to the United States senate. He con- tinued the practice of his professioii in Canandaigua until the close of the year 1887, and at the beginning of the next year was elected to the bench of the supreme court in the seventh judicial district. Upon the organization of the appellate division, in January, 1896, which under the present constitution took the place of what was formerly the general term. Justice Adams was selected by Governor ]\Iorton to sit upon the bench of the fourth judicial de- partment, presided over by the late George L. Hardin, LL. D. So satisfactory has been the service of Justice Adams that he was the unanimous choice of his associates and of the bar of this department for the presiding justiceship of the court of which he is a member, upon the retirement of his honored chief. He assumed the duties of presiding justice on the ist of January, 1900, under commission signed by Governor Roosevelt. Hobart College honored herself by con- ferring upon Justice Adams the degree of Doctor of Laws in June, 1899. Justice Adams was unanimously renominated for supreme court justice by the Republican con- vention of the seventh judicial district, this occurring October i, 1901, and also by the Democratic convention held at Rochester on the day following. HENRY L. FISH. ENRY L. FISH, deceased, occupied a conspicuous place in this commu- nity for a period surpassing in ex- tent the term allotted to most men. Born of American parents in Amherst, Mas- sachusetts, October 25, 1815, he inherited a stock of mental and physical vigor that could not fail to win for him distinction in any community and which found its legit- imate sphere in western New York. He left the Bay state while still a boy and passed his youth in Wayne county, New York, at- tending school and working on the farm. In early manhood he engaged in the warehouse business at Newark, New York, but came to Rochester in 1840 and was associated with the Western Transportation Company four years, doing a forwarding business on the ' Erie canal. When that company retired from business he organized the Albany & Rochester Packet line. Subsequently de- siring to enlarge his sphere of operation, he and others organized the Rochester Trans- portation Company, which had boats plying between Buffalo and Ne^v York. He was the general manager and did a great business, which continued lucrative until the introduction of railroads. Mr. Fish, in connection with Thomas Pease, built and ran a line of packets l>etween Buf- falo and Dansville on the Genesee val- ley canal. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 163 Although his hands were full of private business he was actively interested in public affairs and was an ardent advocate of the Democratic party. He was a member of the Rochester common council nine years, of the board of education three years, and of the board of supervisors one year. He was a member of the executive board, and its presi- dent while in office, three years. He was mayor of the city two years and was also elected to the state legislature as a m-ember of assanbly one term. Another political of- fice that Mr. Fish administered with char- acteristic energy was that of superintendent of the western division of the New York state canals two years, making a total of twenty-one years in public service. While mayor Mr. Fish maintained at his own ex- pense band concerts in the different parks of the city, and at the close of his term the common council passed a resolution direct- ing the treasui'er to pay him five hundred _do'llars extra salary ; this he promptly vetoed. In 1882 Mr. Fish was prominently men- tioned as a probable candidate for governor, but the Syracuse convention nominated Grover Cleveland. Mr. Fish was married three times. In 1846 he married the daughter of the late John N. Harder. His second wife, the daughter of the late John Baker, he married in 1859. Ii'' ^893 1''^ married the sister of his second wife, and for the third time he was a widower, his third wife having died in March, 1894. Although he had reached such an advanced age, Mr. Fish had the ruddy glow of a hale and hearty man, and was actively engaged in the real estate busi- ness up to the time of his death, when his son Lyman assumed the business. The only society of which he was a member was the Orient Lodge of Odd Fellows. HON. JOHN B. HAMILTON. S success is the generally accepted test of a man's ability. County Treasurer John B. Hamilton can present indubitable title toi recog- nition as one of the leading men of western New York. For nearly twenty-five years he has taken a leading part in the business and political affairs of the community, and the confidence of his fellow citizens in his integrity and ability was fittingly shown by his election in 1893 to the responsible position of county treasurer of Monroe county. Mr. Hamilton was born of Scotch par- entage at Avon, New York, January 10, 1843. Hs completed his education at Po'Ughkeepsie and in the city of New York, and afterward spent some time in the west. In 1872 he returned to this state and en- gaged in the grain and produce business at 164 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Rush, continuing the same until his election as treasurer. He was a delegate to the Re- publican national convention at Chicago in 1888, and a member of the advisory council on cereal industry at the World's Fair in 1893. For several years he has been general superintendent of the Western New York fair. Mr, Hamilton is a member of the Rochester Whist Club and the Columbia Gun Club, and is a Mason. CHARLES STORRS BARROWS. jjY the death of this honorable and up- right citizen the community sus- tains an irreparable loss and is de- prived of the presence of one whom it had come to look uiwn as a guardian, benefactor and friend. Death often removes from our midst those whom we can ill af- ford to lose, whose lives have been all that is exemplary of the true, and thereby the really great citizen. Such a one was Mr. Barroiws, wliose whole career, both business and social, served as a model to the yoiuig and an inspiration to the aged. He shed a brightness around everything with wbich he came in contact. By his usefulness and gen- eral benevolence he created a memory whose' perpetuation does not depend upon brick or stone, but ui>on the spontaneous and freewill offering of a grateful and enlightened peo- ple. He was very prominently and actively connected with the industrial interests of the city and in this direction gave business a new impetus, aiding in placing Rochester among the important commercial centers of this portion of the country. Mr. Barrows was a native of Illinois, his birth having occurred in Greenwood, McHenry county, that state, April 27, i^ his parents being Latlirop and Emily (Par- ker) Barrows. He completed his literary education in the State University of Illi- nois, where he was a classmate of Governor Richard Yates, the present chief executive of the state, and of Professor Lorado Taft, the noted sculptor, from whom he received instructions in clay modeling, which laid the foundation of a high artistic culture which grew as the years passed by and was of great advantage to him in his later life, l-ie left college tO' take a position as draught- man in the service of a railroad corpora- tion in the west, and subsequently he occu- pied a position with Pratt & Whitney, of Hartford, Connecticut. He theii spent some time traveling in Europe, and on his return was employed by the Standard Oil Com- pany as mechanical expert. Throughout all these years Mr. Barrows was developing an inventive genius and an artistic taste which were brought into action when he became connected with the Snow Iron Works, of Rochester. In connection with his brother-in-law, Albert Snow, he purchased the enterprise and later became sole proprietor of the business — the manu- facture of all kinds of wire commodities, in- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 165 eluding ornamental screens. Here his ar- tistic and creative taste found an ample field and his artistic ideas were embodied in many beautiful designs which are now seen in nu- merous important banks, insurance offices and counting houses throughout the United States. His reputation in this direction ex- tended far and wide and was followed by an ever-increasing patronage, which made the Snow Wire Works one of the largest manufactories of the city. He manufactured all kinds of metal office fixtures and wire work appliances, most of which were made from designs which he created, and the vol- ume of his business constantly increased un- til it reached mammoth proportions, becom- ing a very important industry of the city, as it furnished employment to a large force of workmen. The home life of Mr. Barrows was ideal. In t888 he was married to Miss Evelyn Snow, a native of New York, and a daugh- ter of Samuel and Emily (Lang) Snow. They became the parents of six children. Mr. Barrows and his family attended the Third Presbyterian church, of which he was for a number of years a leading member and was also president of its Men's Guild. In his private life he was distinguished for his Christian piety, and his influence was ever found on the side of the good, the true and the beautiful. In the Masonic frater- nity he closely adhered to its teachings con- cerning the brotherhood of man, and no one was more ready and willing to aid a worthy fellow traveler on life's pilgrimage. In business circles throughout the country, wherever his goods were sent, he bore an unassailable reputation, and his name was a synonym of integrity and straightforward dealing, but perhaps the depths of his nature were only known tO' his family and friends, where his consideration, his kindliness and his noble purpose enriched the lives of all with whom he came in contact. True men are the crown jewels of the republic and the very names of the distinguished dead are a continual inspiration and an abiding lesson. ADAM FRIEDERICH. ilUCCESS is determined by one's abil- ity to recognize opportunity, and to pursue this with a resolute and un- flagging energy. It results from continued labor, and the man who thus ac- complishes his purpose usually becomes an importanit factor in the business circles of the community with wliich he is connected. Mr. Friederich, through such means, at- tained a leading place among the representa- tive business men of Rocliester, and his well spent and honorable life commands the re- spect of all who know him. A native of Germany, he was born on the 2ist 0:f March, 1834, and was about fif- teen years of age when he came to this coun- 1 66 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. try with his parents, Andrew and Eliza- beth Friederich. Becoming a good prac- tical mason, he began contracting on a small scale in 1870, and in 1884, with his sons, J. J. L. and William M-, he organized the lirm of A. Friederich & Sons. He continued to actively engage in business until 1892, since which time he has lived in ease and re- tirement, enjoying the fruits of former toil. On the I2th of September, 1854, Mr. Friederich niarried Miss VVilhelmina Fertch, whose parents were originally from Ger- many. They have four sons, J. J. L., Will- iam M., Adam G. and Louis J., all of whom were born in Rochester and are practical masons by trade. Under the old firm name of A. Friederich & Sons they still carry on the business founded by their father, and are among the leading contractors of the city. Among the important buildings which they have erected in Rochester are the Mon- roe county court house, Ellwanger & Barry building, C- B. Woodworth building, Amer- ican Brewing Company's buildings, M. Kolb & Son building, Memorial church, D. M. Childs building, Eastman Kodak build- ings, Reynolds Library, J. K. Hunt build- ing. Cook's Opera House, Young Men's Christian Association building. Riverside cemetery building. Homeopathic hospital, Rosenberg & Company building, Rochester Power Company buildings, Eureka Club house and Rochester state hospital. The firm is a member of the Chamber of Com- merce of Rochester. The eldest brother, J. J. L. Friederich, was one of the organizers and first treasurer of the Builders Ex- change, and is now its president. He is also a director of the Flour City Bank, and is a member of Germania Lodge, A. F. & A. M. The brothers are all wide-awake, en- ergetic and reliable business men, and like their father they stand high in public es- teem. JOSEPH A. STULL. 1 ] lOSEPFI A. STULL, one of the rep- resentative and prominent citizens L>f Rochester, was for many years one of the leading attorneys of that ctiy, but is now practically living a retired life. He is a. native of this county, born in Rush township, December 28, 1828, and be- loixg's to one of its old and highly respected families. His paternal grandfather, Jacob Stull, came here from near Middletown, Maryland, in 1801, and settled in Rush township upon land which until recently was in possession of the family. He was a sol- dier of the war of 1812, being stationed at Niagara. He died in Monroe county when about eighty years of age, and his wife, who Ijore the maiden name of SusannaJi Price, died at the age of seventy, the remains of Ijoth being interred in Pine Hill caiietery. They were the parents of thirteen children, THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 167 six sons and seven daughters, namely : John P., George, James S., Jacoh, Peter P., Mat- hew, Isabel, Abigail, Betsy, Susan, .-Vugnsta, Adeline and one who died in infancy. John P. Stull, the father of our subject, purchased a tract of wild land from his fa- ther, and engaged in farming and milling throughout life. He took quite a prominent and influential part in public affairs, serxing as supervisor, and also a member of the general assembly in 1839 and 1840. He married Eliza Sibley, A\ho died at the age of seventy-four years, and his death occur- red when he was fifty-nine years of age. They had three children: Joseph A., our subject : and Jacob H. and Homer, both deceased. Joseph .V. Stull was educated at the Lima Seminary and Brockport Collegiate Institute, where he prepared for college, but gave up the idea of entQ»-ing a uni\-ersity, and began teaching school at the age of six- teen years. He not_ only taught in this county but also in Wilmington and Brandy- wine, Delaware. In the meantime he bought a volume of Blackstone and com- menced the study of law- On his return to Rochester in 185 1 he entered the law office of Hastings, Newton & Hastings. In De- cember, 1854, he was admitted to the bar, and the following year opened an otTice of his own in Rochester, where he successfully engaged in practice for over a third of a century. Soon after his admission to the bar he was nominated and elected on the Re- publican ticket as district attorney, in which capacity he served for three years. About J 867 he became associated with Horace L. Bennett, under the finn name of Stull & Bennett ; subsequently was a member of the firm of Stull, h'oote & Taylor; and still later was engaged in ])ractice witli his sons as the senior member of the firm of Stull & Stull Brothers. In 1890 he practically re- tired, though his legal atlvice is still often sought by those who recognize his superior ability in his profession. His sons are to- day among the leading attornevs of Roch- ester. In i860 Mr. Stull Ixiught the old home- stead farm in Rush township, fourteen miles from Rochester, and resided there for thir- teen years and a half, though each day found him in his office in the city. This place comprises two hundred and seventy- five acres of land and is one of the best im- proved farms in the locality. For some years Mr. .Stull was interested in the dairy business and the breeding of fine stock, and he has also been connected with a number of important business enterprises in Rochester, where he owns some \-aluable property- Mr. Stull has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Orphelia S. Sibley, a daughter of Elisha and Charlotte Sibley. She died in 1890, at the age of fifty-eight years. The children born of this union were Horace, who died at the age of thir- teen months ; Agnes E., wife oi O. F. Seidel ; Herbert J., an attorney of Rochester; Otho S.. who carries on the home farm ; and John M., also a law_\er of Rochester. Mr. Stub's present wife was Mrs. Sarah F. Galusha, daughter of Horace Gav, formerly a lead- ing lawyer of this city. In religious faith Mr. Stull is a Univer- salist, and in politics is a Republican. Man}- a young attorney has reason to l)e grateful to him for assistance rendered w bile students in his office or when starting upon their i68 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. career as legal practitioners. As a lawyer fluence. As a citizen he has at all times the he ranked among- the ablest, possessing a good of the community at heart, and his logical mind and rare persuasive powers ability has been exerted to make his native which enabled him to appear well before a county rank among the brighest and best of jury and to exert over it a wonderful in- all composing this great commonwealth. DEWITT C. HUNTER, M. D. X a record of those who have been prominent identified with profes- sional interests in Monroe county it is imperative that deiinite considera- tion be granted to Dr. DeW'itt Clinton Hun- ter, for not onh" is he a prominent repre- sentative of the medical fraternity of this fa- vored section, but is a native son of the Em- pire state, with whose fortunes he has been identified throughout his entire life con- cerned with a calling that has important bearing upon the communit)-, and so order- ing his life as to gain and retain the con- iideuce and respect of his fellow men. His birth occurred in the vicinity of Buf- falo, September 20, 1834, and is descended from good old Revolutionary stock, his great-grandfathers, in both the paternal and maternal lines, havdng been valiant defend- ers of the rights of the colonies in the Rev- olutionary war. Richard Hunter, the grandfather of the Doctor, was a soldier in the war of 181 2. He married Roxy Wood, and their son. Dr. Richard Charles Hunter, became the father of our subject. He was born in Lewis county, New York, near Ti- conderoga, and after completing his literal-)' education began reading medicine under the direction of Dr. Chapin, of Buffalo, New ^"ork, an eminent physician who conducted an extensive practice for many years, and later removed to Columbus, Ohio, where his death occurred. Dr. Richard C. Hunter married Aiiss Betsy Kelly, a native of New York, and a daughter of Benjamin Kelly. Dr. Hunter, whose name introduces this re\'ie\v, spent his early boyhood and school days in the \icinity of Buffalo, and after leaving the schools of that city matriculated in Oberlin College, at Oberlin, Ohio, where he continued his studies for three years. He then became a student of medicine, having determined to make its practice his hfe work. He may have inlierited a predilection for the calling, but an inherited tendency is but a latent povver which needs the awaken- ing touch of effort, energy and close applica- tion to make it available. He read in his fa- ther's office and was graduated in the Uni- versity of Buffalo, with the class of 1873. \\''hen the period of study was thus coni- pleted he began practice in Erie, Pennsyl- vania, and also conducted practice in Gene- see county, New York, but after a few years THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 169 he came to I'lochester for the purpose of educating his children, and here he has since engaged in general practice, also making a specialty of the treatment of chronic dis- eases. He is a close and thorough student and though rapid progress is heing made along many lines of medical research he keeps in touch with this, and his ability is indicated by the liberal patronage accorded him, for people do not trust their health to unskilled practitioners. He is a member of the Monroe County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. The Doctor was united in marriage to Miss Mary Bodine, of Erie county. New York, a daughter of John C. and Betsy Bodine. The lady was born and reared in Erie county and by her marriage has be- come the mother of two children : May L., the wife of Jared H. Judd ; and Minnie U., who married Anson N. White. The family residence is at No. 607, St. Paul street, and the hospitality and good cheer which thei-e abounds renders it a favorite resort with tlie many friends of the Doctor and his estimable wife. Socially he is a member of Batavia Lodge, No. 475, A. F. & A. M. ; Horeb Chapter, R. A. M., of Worthington, Ohio; and Columlnis (Ohio) Consistory of the Scottish Rite, making him a thirty-second- degree Mason. He is also a member of the Royal Masonic Rite, having taken the ninety-fifth of the ninety-six degrees of the order. But while the Doctor gi\-es due con- sideration to social interests and affairs of a ]3ublic nature, his time and attention are chiefly devoted to his profession, of which he is a most able representative. JOHN SIDDONS. S the river whose deep and stead)' current, winding among fair landscapes and through busy towns, blessing millions of people, and enhancing the wealth of nations, affords little of that wild and romantic scenery which startles the traveler or delights the artist; so those lives which contribute most toward the improveinent of a state and the v\'ell being of a people are seldom the ones which furnish the most brilliant passages for the pen of the historian or biographer. There is in the anxious and laborious struggle for an honorable competence and a solid career of the business or protessional man fighting the every-day battle of life, but little to attract the idle reader in search of a sensational chapter, but for a mind thoroughly awake to the reality and mean- ing of human existence, there are noble and immortal lessons in the life of the man, who, without other means than a clear head, a strong arm and a true heart, conquers a diversity, and toiling on through the work- a-day years of a long career finds that he has won not only wealth but also something far greater and higher — the deserved re- spect and esteem of those with whom his 170 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. years of active life have placed him in con- tact. John Siddons' was such a career. In his youth he started out in life on his own account and advanced to a foranost iX)- sition in business circles in Rochester while his efforts in the line of original research made him widely known throughout the country as a metallurgist. His ancestry could be traced back to the latter part of the eighteenth century. His graudfather, John Siddons, was of English descent but was a silk manufacturer residing in Paris. His support of Louis XVI caused him to come under the ban of Robespierre and on the night of the 24th of August, 1792, on the anniversary of the massacre of St. Bartholo- mew, he and his two adult sons were dragged from their beds to the guillotine. Their property was confiscated and the mother with her infant child, was ordered to leave France within five hours. Hastily catching up an old horn cup. which was prized as an heirloom, she started for Lon- don and after suffering many hardships reached hex relatives in the metroix)lis. Several years passed and her son Samuel, while on his way to school was seized by the pressgang and carried to sea. It was a long time before he could send his mother word of his condition and several years had elapsed before the ship returned to England. He afterward followed the sea of his own choice and ser\-ed under Lord Nelson in many battles against France and Spain. He was several times wounded and suffered much from the bullets which were not ex- tracted. At length he was honorablv dis- charged from the service, was pensioned and given a land grant in Canada by George the Third. Soon after his marriage with Elea- nor Kirkwhite, of Edinburg. Scotland, they removed to New York, where he was a stock broker in the old Merchants Bank and also established the cotton e.xchange. During the financial crisis of 1826 he lost every- thing, Init with characteristic energy he re- moved his family to the grant of land in Canada. On his way he passed through Rochester and tarried here a few days. Three months after their arrival in Can- ada, John Siddons, the subject of this sketch, was born. Struggles, amid privations in- cident to frontier life the mother's death and many obstables rendered the residence in the Canada home \er\ trving. \\'hen John Sid- dons was ele\-en years of age his father mar- ried again. The son was then lx)und out for five years to a tinsmith in Kingston, Can- ada, and there developed the rudiments of that sound, mechanical knowledge which tlistinguished him in later years. His mas- ter's failure in business on the very day on which his apprenticeship expired, caused him to loose all the money due him and with a few dollars onl_\- he placed the aitire sum in the hands of a captain of a boat saying, Take me as far as this money will go. He was left at the Lower Falls in Rochester, the landing place at that time. A\'ithout a home, friend or dollar, John Siddons, at the age of sixteen years, his wonderful will power and courage sustain- ing him, sought and found a position in the line of his trade and his proficiency caused his promotion within two years to the po- sition of foreman. In 1852 he became the proprietor of a promising business which by honorable methods and continued close a,p- lication increased to the time of his death, THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 171 in 1890, becoming one of the leading indus- tries of the city. He it was who introduced the use of galvanized iron in architecture. It is now universally used and the business which is an important contributor to the commerce of the nation has grown from his enterprise. By reason of his roofing business he took a deep interest in the study of metallurgy and made many dis- coveries in relation thereto' so that his reputation extended throughout the coun- try and Abraham Lincoln appointed him president of the Metallurgical Society of Rochester. In 1846 Mr. Siddons was united in mar- riage to Miss Henrietta Underbill, of Roch- ester, and tO' them was born one son, Charles, who is now living in Buffalo, New York. Again in 1854 Mr. Siddons was married, his second union being with Letitia Knapp, of Dutchess county, New York, and to them were born two daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Edmund Burke, of this city, is still living. Socially Mr. Siddons was a very prominent Mason. He held membership^ in Valley Lodge, No. 109, F. & A. M. ; Hairalton Chapter, R. A. M., and was one of the old- est members of the Commandery, which he joined on the 29th of January, 1858. He was also ccjunected with the Scottish Rite, belonging to the Rochester Lodge of Per- fection. He held important (jffices in all these organizations and in his life exempli- fied the spirit; of brotherly kindness and lielpfulness upon which the craft is founded. He was also a trustee of the \Vestern New York Masonic Relief Association. His was a noble manhood. He was always reveren- tial, never scoffing or narrow and throiigh all the days of his life it was his aim toi act with justice, toi practice mercy and to walk hum- bly before God. His honesty of purpose, his unfaltering allegiance to truth, his nobility of heart and his broad faith made his mem- ory a sacred one, enshrined in the hearts of all who knew him. ROLLA C. GRANT, M. D. MONG the medical practitioners of Rochester probably none are more popular or have met with better success in his chosen, profession than Dr. Rolla C. Grant. He was born in Rome, New York, in 1854, a son of Frank- lin W. and Sarah Ann (Dias) Grant, the former a native of New Hampshire, and the latter of London, England. Both are now deceased and are buried in North street cemetery, Auburn, New York, In their family were five children, namely. Eugene M., who is now the Universalist bishop of the state of Connecticut; Lillian, deceased ; S. Elliott; who is now manager of the foreign sales dq^artment for D. M. Os- born, at Auburn, New York, having started in there as bookkeeper when a young man ; Roila C, our subject; and Cora, deceased. When nine years O'f age Dr. Grant ac- companied his parents on their removal to Auburn, New York, where he completed his 172 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. literary education in the high school, having- pre\-iouslv attended the pu1>lic schools of his native place. Later he studied medicine in the office of Dr. Charles E. Swift, of Auhurn, and in 1879 was graduated from the Xew York Homeopathic College and HosiMtal. He suhsequently took a post- graduate course at the medical department of the University of Boston, and commenced the practice of his profession at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. \\'hile at that place he ser\-ed as chairman of the hoard of health for about four years. Coming to Rochester in 1883 he at once opened an office, and in the years which have since come and gone he has enjoyed cjuite a large and lucrative practice. In 1 88 1 Dr. Grant was united in mar- riage with Miss Isabel Roberts, of Ports- mouth, New Hampshire, a daughter of John E. Roberts, and thev ha\e one daughter, Elsa L.. who is now [jursuing a classical course in Wells College. The family are identified with the Universalist church, and are quite ])rominent socially. Belieying- in Homeopathy the Doctor stands strongly for the principles of his school as it is taught and thereby gains not onl}- the respect of the members of his own school but also of his professional brethren of the old school. He is a member of the International Hahnemann Association : the Central New York Homeopathic Society, oi which he was president one year (1893- 4) and \'ice-president two years; and the Rochester Hahnemann Society. He is also a member of the staff of the Rochester Hahnemann Hospital, and has been physi- cian to \A"indsor Lodge, Sons of St. George, since its organization in 1886. Prominence in his profession comes through merit alone, and the high position he has attained attests his superiority. He stands high in the es- teem of his fraternal brethren, and occupies an enyiable position both in professional and social circles. The Doctor, is now president of the Oak Hill Country Club, and is also a member of the Rochester Club. His polit- ical support is given the men and measures pf the Republican party. EDWARD P. SHAFFER. OR almost half a century this gentle- 108 Jones street. He was born May 5, man has been a trusted employe of 7828, on a farm at Kinderhook, Columbia the New York Central Railroad, haying entered the service of that company on the 9th of Augtist, 1852, and during all this time he has made his home in Rochester, his present residence being at county. New York, adjoining that owned by Martin Van Buren, and is the tenth in or- der of birth in a family of twelve children, only four of whom are now living. He had one brother and two nephews in the Civil THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.- 173 war. His parents were John. I. and PhcelDe (Davis) Sliaffer, tlie former of German and tlie latter of Scotcli descent. Tlie fatlier was one of the originators, stode county and worked by the month for his brother, and subsequently entered into s partnership -which ga\-e him a share in tlu crops. On October 24, 1844, he was mar- ried in the town of A\'ebster to Lucy M Smith, who was born in \\'ebster X'ovembei 12, 1S27, a daughter of X'elson M. and Sail) Ann ( Cook) Smith. The Cook family wen pioneers of Monroe count}-, and came fron Xew Jersey, Axhile the Smith family canii from Connecticut at a somew-hat later (.lay When the maternal grandfather, Ebeneze (Took, came to Monroe county he kept hotel or inn in a double log house, and ha^ a blacksmith shop on the land which he ha cleared for a farm. He was a Whig an an ardent supporter of his partv. and serve as justice of the peace for several years. H also ser\-ed with distinction in the war c 18 1 2. and in consequence thereof drew g-o\-ernn-ient pension. After his niarriage i\tr. Ketcham ma( his home on the Smith farm, and later r moved to the farm of his wife's grandfathe El^enezer Cook, and then worked both farn witli considerable success. He subsequent bought sixty acres of land in the town J. H. KETCHAM MRS. LUCY A. KETOHAM THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 179 Webster and after living on it. a year sold it to his father, and bought ninety acres more, which was soon afterward disposed of at a profit. He then took up his residence in the town of Pevington, whither his fa- ther had removed, and at the end of three years settled on the Cook farm and lived there thirteen years. He and wife looked after the old folks, and were fortunate in having- good crops, and doing well from an all around standpoint. Their next place of residence was the farm u]ion which the}' now live, and which in time came into the possession of Mrs. Ketcbam through inher- itance. Under the management of Mr. Ketcbam many fine improvements have been made, and they live in a modern house, erected at a cost of three thousand dollars. The farm has been disposed of for the greater part, and Mr. Ketcbam has com- paratively few cares to disturb the tran- quility oif his latter days. He was formerly a Whig, but is now a Republican, and has ser\-ed as assessor for fourteen years. Pie was elected justice of the peace, but declined to a\-ail himself of the honor conferred by the office. He is a man of broad sympathies, and the many vears that have passed 0'\'er his head have not divested him of the delights of living, or impaired the faculties which have brought success and many friendships. BENJAMIN W. FASSETT. PIE memory of Benjamin W. Fas- sett fonns a connecting link be- tween the primitive past and the progressive present. There are few men in Moitroe county who ha\'e a greater knowledge, derived from personal experience of the history of development and advancement in this part of the state. He resided here when Rochester was a small town of only two thousand inhabitants and with the progress of the nineteenth century he witnessed a wonderful transformation in business methods and in all the conditions of life. He has been closely associated with much of this and his life record gives many glimpses of the history of the county. Mr. Fassett was born in Cambridge, Pranklin county, Vermont, March 19, 1818. His father, Nathan Fassett, was also born in this country but was of Scotch ancestry. By occu]iation he was a farmer and reniOA'- ing from Vermont he took up his abode in Monroe county. New York, whence he after- ward went to Illinois, his death occurring in Roscoe, that state, when he was seventx'- seven years of age. In early manhood he married Patience Snow Hopkins who was also a natix-e of the Green Mountain state. They became the parents of seven children, of whom our subject was the third in order oi birth and is the only one now living. It was in 1822 that the family renio\-ed from i8o THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Vermont to this county, but soon after they went to Genesee county, returning tO' Mon- roe county in 1832. The mother died in Albion, Orleans county, in 1853. Benjamin W. Fassett pursued his educa- tion in a little white school house in Bergen, Genesee county, which is still standing, and was reared upon h.is father's farm, early be- coming familiar with the work of field and meadow. The famih- returned to Monroe county in 1832 and he has resided here con- tinuously since. Many different lines of work have claimed his attention. In earl}' life he was walking boss on the old Mari- etta road. When he came to Rochester there were only two thousand inhabitants in the town and he has since watched its growth and development l>eing now numbered among the oldest settlers of the county in )'ears of continuous connection therewith. In 1840 he anbarked in the nursery busi- ness one mile east of the village of Brighton and successfully conducted that enterprise until the Civil war when he began work in the oil fields where he continued for two years, having charge of the laying of pipes and of the building of tanks. He worked as foreman on the construction of the Nia- gara l^ailroad from Brighton to Victor and on the Auljurn Railroad to Brockport. In 1868-9 hs ^^'^s weightmaster on the canal with office in Rochester and in the latter year he became captain on the state 1)oat, remaining- in that position for fifteen years, running between Rochester and \\'ayneport. He was then appointed state patrolman of a section of the canal and was lock tender for a time, being connected with the canal in these different capacities for a c|uarter of a century. After the enlargement of the canal his position became a very important and re- sponsible one. The first scow he ran was on the old canal and he watched the develop- ment of this important waterway, the value of which in commercial circles cannot be overestimated. He was a trusted employe and had the entire confidence and good will of those under whom he served. In 1885 he retired from active work and has since given his attention to personal affairs. His life has been a busy, active and useful one and only once in all the years between the time he attained his majority and 1885 did he put aside business cares and that was when he took part in the military campaign of 1837, when it was proposed tO' annex Canada to the United States. This was called the pa- triot war. General Scott called for volun- teers and a draft was levied. Mr. Fassett was a member of a heavy artillery company and ser\-ed at Black Rock. The movement was continued through the winter and Mr. Fassett, with one exception, is now the only survivor among the troops who served under General Scott. In recognition of his ser- vices he was given a grant of land of one hundred and sixty acres. In Brighton, in 1843, ^^^'- Fassett was united in marriage to Miss Esther M. Perrin, a daughter of W^illiam Perrin, who owned the land upon -which the village of Brighton now stands. He was an oil merchant. His daughter, Mrs. Fassett, was born in Pitts- ford, December 17, 1817, and when she was only three years old her parents removed to Rochester, where she pursued her educa- tion in the Allen Seminary. Unto this mar- riage was born one son, George Flenry Fas- sett, whose natal year was 1847. He was educated in the public schools of Rochester, THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. I8I in private schools and a business college, and on attaining his majority started out in life for himself. He was employed as a clerk in the Sherman House of Chicago for eight years, and afterward went to Milwau- kee, Wisconsin, and San Francisco, Cali- fornia. In 1884 he visited the Sandwich Islands and took charge oif the largest hotel there, but was not long permitted tO' enjoy his new home for his death occurred in 1885, when he was thirty-eight years of age. He was married in Boston to Miss Fannie Crosby, who is still living in that city. Her husband was a miost industrious and en- ergetic man and was well liked by all who knew him. Mrs. Fassett, the wife of our subject, died February 19, 1900. and her death was deeply mourned b}' many friends among whom she had so long resided. Mr. Fassett has taken a verv acti\'e part in public affairs. He was one of the incor- porators of the village of Brighton and its first president. When it was founded there were only three hundred people living within a radius of a mile. He had much to do with laying out and naming the streets and during his two years' service as presi- dent of the village he greatly promoted its interests. He has been town collector and excise commissioner and for a number of years was constable. In his political views he has always been a Democrat and has never been an aspirant for office, the jwlitical honors that have been conferred upon him being given to him unsought. He is one of the best posted men on the affairs of the village that can be found and has been called the encyclopedia of the place. He' holds membership in the Presbyterian church, has ser\-ed as one of its trustees and contributes generously to its support. He was one of tlie inco'rporators of the cemeter}- and is now one of the trustees. Socially he is connected with the Improved Order of Red Men and for a time was trustee of the lodge. He took an active interest in and was a supporter of the new Temperance Hall and built the walk around the place. He has ever favored progress along any line that tends to up- lift man and has labored earnestly and con- secutively for the general welfare. He is an octogenarian but his interest in the public and in his adopted county has not abated. His fellow townsmen respect and admire him for what he has accomplished and he well deserves representation among the lead- ing citizens of Monroe county. FREDERICK C. LAUER. HE prosperity of any community de- pends upon its business activity and the enterprise manifest in com- mercial circles is the foundation city, state and nation. The most important factors in public life at the present day are therefore the men who are in control of suc- cessful business interests and such a one is upon which is built the material welfare of F. C. Lauer, of Rochester. l82 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. He was born in that city, August 17, 1845, a son of Frederick C. Lauer, who was a native of Prussia, Germany, and was a small bov when lie came to the new world in 1833 with his father. Christian Lauer. The family located in Rochester, where Christian Lauer followed the shoemaker's trade for some years, and later worked as a stone mason. He died at the age of eighty- two years. In early life the father of our subject learned the mason's trade with the father of the late ^V. H. Gorsline, and on attaining his majority commaiced business for himself as a contracting stone mason. Subsequently he became a street contractor and constructed a number of the streets of Rochester. He always took a commend- able interest in public affairs, especially along educational lines, and for two years was a member of the city school board. Po- litically he was a Republican, and socially was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He married Elizabeth Walter, a native of France, and to them were born seven chil- dren, of whom our subject is the eldest. Five of the number are still living and four make their home in Rochester. The father died in 1896, at the age of seventy-four years, and the mother departed this life in 1877 at the age of fifty-four. Mr. Lauer of this re\'ie\v, acquired his primary education in the common schools of Rochester, and later attended the Collegiate Institute. At the early age of seventeen he entered into partnership with his father in general contracting and street and mason work, and they continued in business to- gether until the father's retirement from active lalxjr in 1890. He built the old A\'ater Cure building, the Potter building, the James Cunning-ham & Sons building, be- sides manyj other important structures in Rochester. After the dissolution of the firm our subject became associated with S. W. Hagaman, under the firm name of Lauer & Hagaman, street and sewer contractors. In constructing sewers this firm has done most of the more important work of the city, having built a part of the east side and Clif- ford street sewers, besides many others. Mr. Lauer is president of the Vulcanide Paving Company, which was organized in 1888 and does most of the asphalt paving of Rochester. Pie assisted in organizing the Rochester Lime Company, of which Horace ]\Iav was presidait for a time, but was after- ward succeeded by our subject who still holds that office. Their kilns are located at Gates and Brighton, and they give employ- ment to forty men. Besides the property al- ready mentioned, Mr. Lauer owns a fine farm of two hundred and eleven acres in the town of Webster, which is now in charge of his son who keeps an excellent herd ol Jct- sey cattle thereon. He also owns one thou- sand acres of land near the Montezuma marshes, between Clyde and Savannah, •which is very fertile land. On the 20th of November. 1872, Mr. Lauer was married to Miss Christine Stein- hauser, of Rochester, a daughter of Jacob Steinhauser, who was a blacksmith by trade. Three children blessed this union, namely: Walter F., now engaged in farming at Nine Mile Point, Monroe county, married Aman- da Strauchen, and has two children, Edwin and Frederick C. Edward died at the age of one vear. George W. is with the firm of Lauer & Hagaman and resides at home. Fraternallv Mr. Lauer is a member of THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 183 tlie Masonic Order, being a member of Val- ley Lodge, Hamilton Chapter, Monroe Com- mandery and Rochester Consistory. Re- ligiously he was one of the charter members of the Church of the Refonnation, to which he still belongs. Mr. Lauer enlisted in Company G, New York National Guards, and was promoted through the various grades to the rank of captain, which office he filled for about four years, being a mein- ber of the militia seven years. His political support is given the men and measures of the Republican party, and he has taken an active interest in local politics, serving one term as a member of the board of super- \'isors, and also of the board of education and board of health. He was a memher of the city council two^ terms and also' of the executive board. In the upbuilding and progress of Rochester he has txer mani- fested a deep interest and has given his su|5- port to those measures calculated to prove of public good. His strict integrit)' and honorable dealing- in, business commend him to the confidence of all ; his pleasant man- ner wins him friends ; and he is one of the popular and honored citizens of his native city. LOUIS ERNST. OR over half a century Louis Ernst was one of the leading citizens of Rochester and was am important factor in business circles. His popularity was well deserved, as. in him were embraced the characteristics of an un- bending integrit)', unabated energy and in- dustry that never flagged. He was also public-spirited and thoroughly interested in ^^•hate\'er tended to promote the moral, in- tellectual and material welfare of the city. A native of Germany, Mr. Ernst was born in Zinsheim, near Baden Baden, July 19, 1825, and came to the new world in 1 83 1, with his parents, who purchased a farm on the river road, about four miles south of Rochester, in the town of Brighton, Monroe county. There our subject passed the days of his boyhood and youth, and his education was acc^uired in the schools of that locality. Mr. Ernst began his business career as a clerk in the shoe store of John \\'egman in Rochester, and in 1845 accepted a similar position in the hardware establishment of D. R. Barton, where he remained eleven years, acrpiiring a thorough knowledge of the business in which he was subsequently engaged .so successfully. Having accumu- lated a little capital he embarked in the same line of business for himself in 1856 with Ferdinand Seifried as partner, under the firm name of Ernst & Seifried. It was not long before they had built up an excellent trade. Selling his interest to his partner in i86q. Mr. Ernst opened another store, which i84 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. he conducted alone until 1880, when he ad- mitted his eldest son, Louis J. Ernst, who had been clerking for him since 1863, and under the firm style of Louis Ernst & Son, business was carried on until 1891, when a stock company was organized with our sub- ject as president, the other stockholders and officers being his sons and daughters. He died suddenly at his home in Rochester, y\pril 3, 1892, since which time Louis J. has been president of the company. He left a widow and seven children, namely : Louis J., Edward J., Charles B., Cora M., Louisa J., Helen E. and Mary D. Mr. Ernst's patriotism and loyalty to his adopted country were beyond c[uestion. In 1849 l"*^ enlisted in the old state militia, and rose to the rank of lieutenant-colonel of the Fifty-fourth Regiment in i860, which po- sition he held for two years thereafter. He was a member of the war committee which in 1862, had charge of organizing the One Hundred and Eighth and One Hundred and Fortieth regiments for the Civil war, as well as other small organizations in Monroe county, and was urgently solicited to take command of the One Hundred and Fortieth but declined to do so. He finally consented, however, to- accept the position of lieutenant- colonel if an officer already in the service, who had had a military education, would be- come colonel. The suggestion was acted upon, and P. H. O'Rourke, a graduate of ^^'est Point, was so appointed. Colonel O'Rourke was then at the front and re- mained there, and the active work of organ- izing the regiment and taking it tO' the seat of hostilities devolved upon Lieutenant-Col- onel Ernst. In fact he commanded the regi- ment nearly all the time he was in the sei-vice Colonel O'Rourke being frecjuently detailed as brigade commander. Our subject par- ticipated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and Col- onel O'Rourke being killed in the last named engagement, he was unanimously elected colonel by the officers of the regiment, but declined the honor in favor of Colonel George Ryan, a graduate of West Point, as his business interests at home required his prompt attention. Upon acceptance of his resignation Mr. Ernst returned to Rochester. In 1869 he was apix)inted by Governor Reuben E. Fenton as one of the managers of the Western House of Refuge, now the State Industrial School at Rochester, which position he most acceptably filled until he re- signed in 1885. He was a member of the memorial committee having charge of the erection of the soldiers monument, and was serving as commander of the Veteran Bri- gade at the time of his death. Mr. Ernst possessed e.xceptional ability as a business man, and in all transactions' was found prompt and thoroughly reliable.- He was one of the originators of the Roch- ester German Insurance Company, and served as a member of its board of directors from its organization until his death, being its president in 1875 and 1876, and declining a re-election to that office ou account of busi- ness duties, but accepting" the vice-presidency instead. He was also' a director of the East Side Savings. Bank from its inception in 1869 until his death, and when the German American Bank was organized in 1875 he became a member of its board of directors and continued in that capacity during the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 185 remainder of his life. When called away he \\-as the oldest and most widely known hard- ware merchant in Rochester, having been in continnous business in this city since 1845, a period of forty-seven years. Mr. Ernst always took an active inter- est in, political affairs, but was never a poli- tician in the sense of ofifice seeking. He ser\-ed as supervisor and alderman from the tenth ward from i860 to 1864, inclusive, and was rqieatedly urged to accept, and was sev- eral times nominated for every position in municipal and county government, but in- variably declined official honors, preferring to give his attention and energy wholly tO' his business and numerous other interests. He was a prominent member of St. Josq>h's church from the time oi its erection in 1834 until his death. He was truly benevolent, giving liberally tO' all charitable enterprises. His chief delight seemed to, have been to serve his fellowmen, and helpfulness might be termed the keynote of his character. His life was manly, his actions sincere, and his soul now basks in the sunlight of the better land. SUSAN B. ANTHONY. i\ no country on the face of the globe are as great privileges accorded to woman as in America; in nO' land has she attained the exalted posi- tion which she heie occupies. Her emanci- pation from the prejudice which has kept her in an inferior positioi; has largely been brought about through the efforts of Miss Susan B. Anthony, who has for many years been the apostle of the rights of women in the United States. All down through the ages of history recounts the story of courageous spirits who have stood nobly and unflinchingly in defense of a cause or principle. The race has ever seemed averse to radical changes and opposition has arisen to meet the advance movement of the philosophers, the heroes, the thinkers of all ages who, wiith an understanding of the needs of mankind, with a broad outlook over the world and with a strong humani- tarian principles, have advocated new meas- ures for the liberation of the body, mind or soul of man;. The courage which arises from truth, the steadfastness produced b)- strong belief in the right and justice of her cause have ever been manifest in Miss Anthony since she first took her place upon the lecture platform in 1849 ™ defense of those who are ihe victims of unjust condi- tions. As an advocate of temperance, of the abolition of slavery and of the enfran- chisement of women she has labored long and earnestly and her cause has gained 1 86 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. strength as the }-ears have passed, her in- fluence being- a moving force in the world's progress. Miss Anthon}' was born in Adams, Mas- sachusetts, February 15, 1820. a daughter of Daniel Anthony, who engaged in the manufacture of cotton goods at that place. He was what was known as a liljeral Quaker and he gave to his daughter good educa- tional privileges, thereby laying the founda- tion for her self-support and for the broad studv and research which she has carried on in later years. In 1826 the father removed from Alassachusetts to Battenville, New York, where he was engaged in the cotton manufacturing business until he became in- \-olved in the wide-spread financial panic of 1837 and failed in business. He continued to reside in Battenville and Center Falls un- til 1845, \vhen he removed to Monroe coun- tv, taking up his abode near the city of Ro- chester, where he engaged in farming. Fie also became one of the first agents of the Xew York Life Insurance Company in Ro- chester, following that pursuit in connec- tion with agricultural work. His death oc- curred in 1862 when he was si.xty-nine years of age. His wife, who bore the maid- en name of Lucy Read, died in 1880, at the age of eighty-si.K years, and both were laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery, of Roches- ter. While Mr. Anthony was connected with the Society of Friends, his wife was reared in the Baptist church. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom are now !i\-ing: Susan B. ; Daniel R., who re- sides at Leavenworth, Kansas, and is the editor and owner of the Leavenworth Times ; and Mary S., who occupies the old home- stead at Xo. \y Madison street, Rochester with her sister. Miss Anthon\- completed her education in a I'^riends' boarding school in ^Vest Phil- adelphia, and afterward engaged in teach- ing until 1850, her last position being in the lid academy at Canajoharie, New York. Since that time she has given her time, her talents and her energies to furthering the rights of women. Her first public speech was a temperance address delivered at Can- ajoharie, in 1849. ^'1 \p''''- 1852. she called a temperance convention in Rochester, hav- ing been refused admission on account of her sex to the state con\-ention held in Albany the previous January. In connection with Elizabeth Cady Stanto«, in 1852, she organ- ized a \\'omen's New York State Temper- ance Society, the first in history, and was ac- tive in its councils for a year or two, until she decided her best work for temperance would be to secure the enfranchisement of women. In 1S57 Miss Anthony became promi- nent among the agitators for the abolition of slaverv and was untiring in her efforts to create pulilic sentiment in behalf of giv- ing to the enslaved negrO' his freedom until the emancipation proclamation came as the crowning point to the labors of those who had championed the cause of the negro. Idle chief work of her life, however, has been in connection with the movement to obtahi for women equal political rights to those enjoyed b}- men. It was in t868 that Miss Antliony, Elizabeth Cad\- Stan- ton and Parker Pillsbur\' began the publi- cation of the Revolution, a weekly paper of New York citv, dex'oted to this cause. In THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 187 1872 she made the famous Test Case, cast- ing a ballot at a congressional election in Rochester, her purpose being to test the ap- plication of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Federal Constitution. She was indited for illegal voting, denied the right of trial by jury and sentenced by Associate Justice Hunt of the United States court to pay a fine of one hundred dollars which, however, she never paid. In 1S81-1886 she published the History of Woman's Suffrage, in three volumes, which was edited by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Matilda Joslyn Gage. This work had a wide circulation throughout the United States and a fourth volume, which will be published by Miss Anthony in 1902, covering the nineteenth century, is now being edited by Mrs. Ida Husted Harper, who- already has completed the ''Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony." Miss Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Rachel Foster and May Wright Sewall were the prime movers and managers of the Women's International Council, which met at Washington, D. C, in March, 1888, to celebrate the fortieth an- niversary of the first Woman's Rights con- vention, out of which have grown the Na- tional and International Councils of Women. When Mrs. Stanton retired from the presidency of the National Women's Suff- rage Association in 1892, Miss Anthony was chosen as her successor and continued in that capacity until 1900, when she resigned and Mrs. Carrie Chapman Calt was chosen her successor, the Rev. Anna, Howard Shaw being the vice-president. It was Miss An- thony's home that became the headquarters of the movement tO' induce the New York state constitutional convention to submit an amendment to the people granting woman suffrage, and it was in her home that the pe- tition, containing six hundred and twenty- six thousand signatures for the amendment was enrolled. Miss Anthon)' spoke in every one of the sixty counties in the state in support of that amendment and her strong arguments and convincing logic were evi- dence in the support which was won for the cause. It is to Susan B. Anthony more than any other woman that the privileges and rights which have been extended to her sex are due, and in her life work she has erected to her memory a monument that will live on and on through the ages. She has been with the van guard in an advance movement which is having and will continue to have its influence upon the history of the world. Already she has seen the franchise extended to the women in four states of this great nation, in others it has been accorded her where matters of education are involved, and in course of time cannot fail to be on an equal footing in this matter with man. It is an acknowledged fact that it is largely through the influence of women that moral- ity is advanced, that high character is sus- tained, and when the ballot is in her hands it will be found that the politics of the coun- try will with rapid strides approach that condition where honesty, patriotism and ability are deinanded of those who are hon- ored with office. Miss Anthony has now been upon the lecture platform for half a century. Her ringing utterances, her strong reasoning. 10 i88 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. logical deductions and clear analysis oi xhe immeasurable but she has presented her situation have been listened to by nundreds plea to a thinking people and in time it will of thousands and her influence has been bear fruit. SILAS W. HAGAMAN. NE of the leading and representa- tive business men of Rochester is the gentleman whose name intro- duces this sketch. He is a mem- ber of the well-known firm of Lauer & Hag- aman, sewer and street contractors, and is a director of the Vulcanide Paving Com- pany. A native of Monroe county, he was born in Brighton February i, 1842, and is a son of David \V. Hagaman, who was also born in Brighton in 1816, and was a rep- resentative of one of its earliest families. In pioneer days his grandfather, John Plag- aman, came to this section of the state, and with Alessrs. Rochester and Ely and others assisted in organizing the county. The father of our subject followed farming and continued to make his home in Brighton throughout life, dying there in 1898, at the ripe old age of eighty-two years. He was twice married, his first wife being Aliss Livonia Sherman, a native of Vermont, who came to Monroe county, Nc.v Yo'-k, with her parents in early life. Of the five c/iil- dren born of this union four are still liv- ing, but our subject is the only one residing in Rochester. His brother, Charles, lives in Chillicothe, Missouri, while his sisters. Mrs. Eliza Blaker, makes her home in A\'ayne county, New York, and Mrs. Cla- rinthia Raymond in New York city. For his second wife the father married Miss Sarah Booth, who is still a resident of Brighton. There were no children by this marriage. During his boyhood and youth S. W. Hagaman attended the district schools of Brighton and also' took a general course in the Collegiate Institute. After leaving school he opened a grocery store on East ]\Iain street, Rochester, which he conducted during the years 1865 and 1866, and then went to Livingston county, Missouri, where he engaged in farming for one year. On his return tO' New York he located in Ripley, where he was engaged in tJie lumber busi- ness with his father-in-law^ clearing a large amount of timber land. In August, 1866, Mr. Haigaman was united in marriage with Miss Emma Fow- ler, a native of Rochester, and a daughter of James Fowler, who was a bridge builder and was a pioneer in that line in this section of the state. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hagaman were born two children, but one died in in- fancy. James is an artist of exceptional THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 189 ability now residing in Detroit, Michigan. The wife and mother died in 1871 and was laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mr. Hagaman was agan married Oc- tober 26, 1876, his second union being with Celina Crouch, also a native of Rochester. Her father, George W. Crouch, was one of the prominent men of this city, where he was engaged in business for many years as a lumber dealer. Our subject and his wife have six children : Roscoe C, who married May Wicks and is now in the em- ploy of the Vulcanide Paving Company ; George W. ; William Roy ; Howard W. ; Theodore C. and Frank L. The two young- est are still in school. On leaving Ripley Mr. Hagaman re- turned to Rochester and for about a year was in the employ of Hiram H. Edgerton, a lumberman. He then worked for V. F. Whitmore, a contractor, and soon became thoroughly famiQiar with the business to which he has since devoted his time and at- tention. He was admitted to partnership and for si.x years was a member of the con- tracting firm of Whitmore, Rauber, Vici- nus & Company, that did the largest busi- ness of any in their line in the city. In 1892 Mr. Hagaman formed a partnership with Frederick C. Lauer, and under tlie firm name of Lauer & Hagaman they have since carried on business with marked success as street, sewer and cut stone contractors. Their ex- cellent work and upright, reliable dealings have gained for them an enviable reputation in business circles and they command a lib- eral share of the public patronage. Mr. Hagaman attends the Universalist church, of which his wife is a member, and is identified with Genesee Falls Lodge, No. 507, A. F. & A. M. In politics he is a Re- publican but has never cared for office, pre- ferring to give his attention wholly to his. business interests. He is a worthy rep^ resentative of that class of citizens who lead quiet, industrious, honest and useful lives and constitute the best portion of a com- munity. HIRAM CLARK. HEN after years of long and earn- est labor in some honorable field of business, a man puts aside all cares to spend his re- maining days in the business enjoyment of the fruits of his former toil, it is certainly a well-deserved reward for his industry. 'How blest is he who crowns in shades like these A youth of labor with an age of ease," wrote the poet, and the world everywhere recognizes the justice of a season of rest following an active period of business life. 190 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Mr. Clark is now living retired at his pleas- ant home in Brighton and his history shows the accomplishment of well-directed labor. A native of New York, he was born in Rome, Oneida count}', October 5, 1820, and is a son of Vine H. and Lucy (Sherman) Clark. By trade the father was a weaver. For many years he was an invalid and died at the home of our subject at the age of seventy-six years. His wife, who was born in Floyd, Oneida county, also died at the home of our subject in Syracuse and was buried in the Rochester cemetery. In the family were six children, of whom Hiram is the third in order of birth and now the only survivor. His onlv brother, Henry Clark, 'died at Logansport, Indiana, in) October, 1901. In the county of his nativity, Hiram Clark spend his boyhood and youth and is indebted to its public schools for his educa- tional privileges. On leaving home in 1837 he came to Rochester and entered upon an apprenticeship to the plane maker s trade ■with Mr. Collins. A few months later he ■was promoted to foreman of the shop and -served in that capacity with D. R. Barton for a time. Returning to Utica Mr. Clark was there married in 1844 to Miss Susan C. Reed, who was born in that city on the 8th of June, 1823. Her father, David Reed, was a :native of Wales, but was reared and edu- ccated in Utica, New York, where he was •united in marriage with Miss Susan C. Dickens, a native of England. By occupa- tion he was a contractor and builder. He had seven children but only two are now living: Mrs. Albert Gleason, of Water- town, Kew York; and Susan C, wife of our subject and the fourth in order of birth. Two of her brothers lived in Utica, while another. Dr. James A. Reed, made his home in New York city. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Clark, but one died in in- fancy. The others were as follows : Ed- ward Walter entered the United States Navy uring the Civil war and died at the mouth of the Yazoo river at the age of eighteen years, while serving as ensign on the Black- hawk and secretar)' to Commodore Porter. He was an artist of much natural ability and several of his drawings, made between the ages of twelve and fourteen years, still adorn the home. Charles V makes his home in Adams, Jefferson county, New York, and has been a traveling salesman for a drug company for thirty years. He is married and has two children, Edward and Bessie. Helen, our subject's only daughter, is the wife of A. B. Williams, of Rochester, and they have four children, Elizabeth, Mar- garet, Susan and Jennie. George G. is in the employ of Lyman Brothers Publishing House and lives in Syracuse, New York. He is married and has one son, George H., Jr. The children remained with their par- ents until they had established homes of their own, and all were educated at Syracuse with exception of Charles, who attaided school in Oswego county, New York. For twenty years after his marriage Mr. Clark made his home in Syracuse, and for the same length of time was employed as a traveling salesman, representing EUwanger & Barry, in the nursery business for some years and Thomas Hooker, manufacturer of drills, for about eighteen years. He has traveled in every state of the Union, having customers in all the large cities, and he met THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. IQI with excellent success as a salesman. He in- troduced many new mechanical tools that were placed on the market. In 1890 he re- turned to Rochester and two years later re- tired from the road. He has made his home in Brighton since 1895, and there owns a pleasant cottage, in which he expects to spend his remaining years. Both he and his wife are earnest members of the Presbyterian church, and he is a stanch supporter of the Republican party and its principles. A well informed man and very fond of good litera- ture lie has devoted considerable time to reading and study and is thoroughly posted on current topics and events. GEORGE C. BUELL. OCHESTER probably has never had a more prominent or influen- tial citizen than George C. Buell, who after a well-spent and useful life passed away January 24, 1898. He was not only prominently identified with her commercial interests, but for many years he labored with all the strength of a great nature and all the earnestness of a true heart for the bettering of the world about him, and when he was called to the rest and reward of the higher world his best monument was found in the love and respect of the com- munity in which he lived for so many years. Mr. Buell was born on the 12th of Oc- tober, 1822, in Gaieseo', New York, and in 1830 came to Rochester with his par- ents, Eben Norton and Rebecca (Root) Buell. Here he was reared and educated and at the age of fourteen years began his business career. In 1842 he went to New York city, where he spent two years, and on his return to Rochester in 1844 formed a partnership with Edward Brewster in the grocery business. This connection lasted one year, after which he was alone in busi- ness for a time, but at the time of his death the firm was composed of himself, George C. Buell, Jr., A. Byron Smith and William H. Averell. For fifty-four consecutive years he was interested in the grocery trade, hav- ing been longer engaged in business than any merchant in the city. Mr. Buell did not confine his attention wholly to this en- terprise, however, but was identified with several other lines of business. He was one of the original organizers of the Traders' National Bank, a director from its incorpor- ation, and its vice-president for a number of years. He was one of the five commission- ers who built the city hall of Rochester; was president of the New York Central Railroad commission on elevated tracks, on the 1st of April, 1886, was elected a direc- tor of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad in place of W. H. Vander- bilt, who had recently died, serving as such until his death. 192 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. As a citizen Mr. Buell met every require- ment and manifested a commendable inter- est in ever}fthing that was calculated to pro- mote the public welfare. For many years he was an active and prominent member of the First Presbyterian church, of Rochester, in which he served as elder for twenty years, and as superintendent of the Sunday school thirteen years. He was also president of the Young Men's Christian Association, which office he assumed at one of the most critical periods in the existence of that organization. He was a trustee of the Auburn Theological Seminary, the Rochester University, the Rochester Orphan Asylum and the Indus- trial School. Socially Mi'. Buell was a mem- ber of the Sons of the American Revolution ; the Genesee Valley Club, of Rochester ; and the Union League Club, of New York city ; and politically was identified with the Re- publican party from its formation, but never sought public ofifice. In 1888 he was ap- pointed one of the four alternate delegates- at-large from the state of New York to the national Republican convention at Minne- apolis. In private life he was sympathetic and generous, extending a helping hand to the poor and needy, and always ready tO' aid those less fortunate than himself. After a pure, honorable and useful life, actuated by unselfish motives, prompted by patriot- ism and guided by truth and justice, Mr. Buell will long be remembered by the people of Rochester who are not unmindful of those who have devoted themselves to their inter- ests. JUDGE ALFRED G. MUDGE. UDGE ALFRED G. MUDGE, de- cea.sed, was for many years one of the leading attorneys and prominent citizens of Rochester. A native of Monroe county, he was born in the town of 'Wheatland December 28, 1822, and was "the sixth in order of birth in a family of fifteen children. He was able to trace his "ancestry back tO' Jarvis Mudge, who was "born in England and came to this country about 1638. He died at Pequot, now New London, Connecticut, in 1653. His son, Micah Mudge, the next in direct descent to our subject was born in New London in 7650 and died in Hebron, Connecticut, in January, 1724. The latter's son, Ebenezer Mudge, was born in Northampton, Massa- chusetts, February 26, 1685, and died at Sharon, Connecticut, April 21, 1758. Sam- uel Mudge, a son of Ebenezer, was born in Lebanon. Connecticut, May 4, 1716, and married Lydia Burton. In 1736 he removed to Sha;ron, Connecticut, whelre he owned a large tract of land, but he died in Florida, Montgomery county. New York, in 1802. H|is son. Rev. John Mudge, the Judge's grandfather, was born in Sharon, Connecti- cut, November 21, 1755, and died in Hart- land, Michigan, June 5, 1839. He served as a chaplain in the Revolutionary army THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 193 from 1775 until 1781, and later drew a pen- sion from the government in recognition of his services. John Mudge, the father of the Judge, was born on the 5th of April, 1788, in, Duaiiesburg, New York, and in early manhood married Betsej' Tenny. For a time he was engaged in farming at Sher- burne, this state, from which place he came to AVheatland, Monroe county, and in 1840 removed to Hartland, Michigan, where he was accidentally killed by a threshing ma- chine August II, 1853. His wife survived him a few years. The early education, of Judge Mudge was received in the common schools of Wheatland, and at the age of sixteen he en- tered the Wyoming Academy at Wyoming, New York. On leaving that institution he engaged in teaching school in Monroe county, and after two years spent in that way he was elected county superintendent of schools, in which capacity he creditably served for four years. He next read law in the office of Judge Jerome for four years and was graduated from the law department of Harvard University. In 1840 he opened an office in Rochester and successfully en- gaged in the practice of his profession un- til elected surrogate in 1859. After filling that office for a term of four years he re- sumed private practice and was always re- garded as one of the ablest and most success- ful attorneys of the city. Prominence at the bar comes through merit alone, and the high position to which he has attained at- tested his superiorit)'. In addition to his law business he was considered the lead- ing pension agent of Rochester, for both the Civil war and the war of 181 2. On the 9th of December, 1848, Judge Mudge was united in marriage to Miss Clara Armstrong, a daughter of Ira and Aljig-ail (Blackman) Armstrong. Her father was born in Norwich, Connecticut, of good old New England ancestry, and be- came a pioneer of Wheatland, Monroe coun- ty. New York, where he located in 1818. His death occurred in 1867. Mrs. Mudge was the only child born of her father's first marriage. She was educated at the acad- emy in Wheatland and Temple Hill Acad- emy in Geneseo, New York. Unto the Judge and his wife was born one daughter, who is still living, Helen Clara, who at- tended both the Collegiate Institute and the Riverside Seminary, of Rochester, and com- pleted her education at Brooklyn. For some years she has been a teacher in school No. 12, of Rochester. For several years prior to his death Judge Mudge was afflicted with nervous prostration and spent one winter in Ber- muda. On his return he opened an office in Millerstown, Pennsylvania, in the oil region of that state, with the hope of regain- ing his health, but there died on the 24th of January, 1874. leaving many friends as well as his immediate family to mourn his loss, for he was widely and favorably known. On the formation of the Republican party the Judge became one of its stanch supporters. He was actively interested in educational affairs and was a member of the board of education of Rochester when that was an elective office. He was also an ac- tive and earnest member of the First Bap- tist church of this city, of which he was a trustee and deacon for several years, and 194 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. superintendent of the Sunday-school for a number of years. He was serving as trus- tee when the present fine house of worship was erected at the corner of Church a Fitzhugh streets. His wife and daugh are also members of that church. GILES MOREAU TINKER. ILES MOREAU TINKER was for many years actively connected with business affairs in Monroe county, taking up his abode in Sib- ley ville in 1832. For more than a half a century he remained a citizen in this part of the state, honored and respected for his sterling worth, his enterprise, his business ability and his straightforward dealings in all his relations with his fellow men. He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, January 12, 181 3, the son of Giles and Sil- phian (Knight) Tinker. The Tinker family was founded in America at a very early epoch in colonial histor\'. Thomas Tinker came from Holland in the Mayflower, and the parentage of the family to which our subject belongs was planted on American soil by John Tinker, who crossed the At- lantic in 1630. Chancey Tinker, the great- grandfather, was one of the heroes of the Revolutionary war, to which the colonists owed their independence and which resulted in the establishment of the republic. His parents were both natives of Greene coun- ty, New York, born upon the Hudson river. Mr. Tinker, whose name introduces t review, pursued the common-school edu tion, and after putting aside his text-boi he learned the machinist's trade from his ther, who operated a large cotton facti and machine shop. His father was also 01 er of a stoi"e and in fact one-half of the to of North Adams belonged to him. His bi ness interests were of great importance, ; it is thought no other citizen contributec so large a measure tO' the development, the upbuilding and prosperity of the pi; It was about 1832 when Mr. Tinker, of ' review, came to Sibleyville, New Y( where he entered the employ of the Mes Sibley, who operated large carding m Here in 1836 Mr. Tinker brought his f; ily to his new home, making the trip on Erie canal from Schenectady, New Yi Subsequently he purchased a large farm devoted his interests to agricultural ] suits until his death. He was a man of ' character, of individual energy and reso purpose, and his well-directed affairs fo their reward in a comfortable compete On the 1st of December, 1831, Mr. ' ker wa.' united in marriai^e to Freelov( GILES MOREAU TINKER THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 197 Wilbur, the daughter of Jerry and Sarah (Arnold) Wilbur. She was born April 5, 181 3, in North Adams, Massachusetts, and by her marriage she became the mother of five children, namely: Richard, who died September 11, 1838, at the age of five years :, Sarah A., the wife of A. J. Kellogg; John Edward, whose sketch appears below ; James Monroe, who was born August 24, 1838, and died in July, 1839; and Jane A., who was born in October, 1840, and is the wife of Hiram Schofield. In his political views Mr. Tinker was a stanch Democrat, and took a deep interest in the questions and issues of the day, domg all in his power to promote the welfare and insure the success of his party. He was for four terms county commissioner, and proved a most capable officer, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity. He passed away July 26, 1890, at the age of seventy- eight years, and the community mourned the loss of one of its most efficient and repre- sentative men. He was true to every trust given to him and straightforward in his business dealings. Thus he won uniform re- gard, and his memory is still enshrined in the hearts of all who knew him. JOHN EDWARD TINKER. OHN EDWARD TINKER, a son of Giles M. Tinker, was born in Men- don township, September 8, 1836, and in the common schools mas- tered the elementary branches of English learning. During his vacations he followed farming, and after putting aside his text- books he gave his entire attention to agri- cultural pursuits and to the working of a stone quarry. He purchased seventy-five acres of fine land, which was also within the corporation limits of the village of Honeoye Falls and which is improved with fine build- ings, and is now very valuable property. He carefully managed his investments, and his keen discernment and enterprise have gained him a place among the substantial and lead- ing business men of the locality. On the 29th of December, 1859, Mr. Tinker was united in marriage to Miss Mar- tha Townsend, the daughter of Edwin and Caroline (Scofield) Tinker. Six children have been born to them : Andrew Jackson, who was born February 7, 1861, and is a resident of Mendon township; James Mon- roe, who was born May 19, 1863, and lived in Grant county, Minnesota; Sarah Louise, who was born September 21, 1867, and is the wife of Harry Borden, of Honeoye Falls; Francis Townsend, who was born February 2, 1871, and lives in Denver, Colo- rado; Giles E., who was born August 29, 198 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1878, and is also living in Denver; and Morris Welling, who was born April 14, 1881. Mrs. Tinker's parents were early settlers of this locality, making their way to western New York from the Hud- son River in 1807, and here they have since lived. In his political views Mr. Tinker is a stanch Repubhcan, unswerving in his allegi- ance to the principles of his party. For nine years he has been a commissioner, and has also been assessor for one year. In the fulfillment of his duties he is prompt, and reliable, and as a citizen his loyalty is very marked. His entire life has been passed in the locality where he makes his home, and the fact that many who have known him from boyhood are numbered among his stanchest friends is an indication of his hon- orable character. JAMES WELLS FRY. AXY people give music the high- est rank among the fine arts. It has not the limitations of paint- ing or of sculpture, it is not bounded by form and color and size, and therefore leaves much greater play to the imagination. It reaches man only through the sense of hearing and exercises over him an intangible power, probably the more strongly felt because indescribable. From the remotest ages it has administered to man's pleasure, has given enthusiasm to the soldier on the field of battle, brought com- fort to the sorrowing and heightened the happiness of the joyful. It appeals to and touches all classes of people as no other art does. For many years James Wells Fry was well known in musical circles in this portion of New York. He possessed consid- erable musical talent and in the earlier j-ears -of his manhood he engaged in teaching sing- ing to some extent, while later he was en- gaged in the manufacture of pianos, which he sold throughout this part of the ccmtry. He thus gained a wide acquaintance and enjoyed to a high degree the respect, confi- dence and good will of his fellow men. At the same time through his carefully directed labors he built up an extensive and profitable business and gained success which he well merited. A native of the Empire state, it was upon his father's farm in the town of Eaton, ]\Iad- ison county, that James W. Fi'y first opened his eyes to the light of day on the 29th of Augxist, 1827. His parents, Thomas and Cynthia (Burdick) Fry, had a family of eleven children, of whom he was the eighth in order of birth. Although the farm com- prised three hundred acres the soil was ster- ile and most rigid economy was practiced by the family in order to get along and meet necessarv expenses, so that our subject had few privileges and no luxuries in his youth. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 199 His parents, however, desired that their chil- dren should have the best educational priv- ileges obtainable under the circumstances, and he pursued his studies in the district schools, attending each winter until he was fifteen or sixteen years of age, while in the summer months he assisted in the work of the home farm or in other ways contributed his share to the support of the family. His mother had died when he was ten years of age. The older children married and left home and with approaching years the father found it more difficult tO' successfully man- age his farm and it was therefore sold about 1843. In the meantime an older brother, Daniel Lee Fry, was engaged in building canail boats and in other work along that line at Millport, Chemung county. Neither had any experience in mechanical work, but they did their best, soon improved in me- chanical skill and at length removed to Pult- ney, Steuben county, where they enlarged their business to some extent and also gained the respect of the community by their honor- able methods and well regulated lives. James Fry possessed considerable musical talent and although he had enjoyed only such op- portunities in that direction as country sing- ing schools afforded he won considerable prominence as a singer and also' engaged in teaching singing schools in neighboring towns when it did not interfere with his other busmess duties. When Prince's me- lodeons, manufactured in Buffalo', began to appear on the market he represented the manufacturers as their agent and in this work became aware of a latent ability in that line. This led to the establishment of a new field of labor for the brothers. In 1854 Daniel Fry purchased a small business in Svracuse, New York, for the manufacture of pianos and a partnership was formed between Daniel and James Fry and their younger brother, T. Marshall Fry, who was a skilled mechanic. They began busi- ness on a small scale but gradually enlarged their facilities, secured the latest improved machinery needed in the conduct of the fac- tory and manufactured pianos which, on ac- count of the excellence of workmanship and sweetness of tone, found a ready sale on the market. The factory at Syracuse became quite an extensive concern and annually turned out a large number of pianos. James Fry traveled almost constantly over a small territory in central and southwestern New York and by integrity and fair dealing, as well as his ability to gain the respect, friend- ship and confidence of people of influence, he was enabled to sell the greater part of the factory's output. He won friends wherever he went owing to his gemal man- ner, his unfailing courtesy and above all his unfaltering integrity. In 1875 Mr. Fry was united in marriage to Miss Mary Cowing, of Branchport, Yates county. New York, and made his home in Rochester in order to be nearer the field of his operations. He built a very attractive residence at No. 17 Arnold Park, which is still occupied by his widow and their adopted daughter, Jane Elizabeth, who is now the wife of Frederick W. Bryan, of Canan- daigua. New York. As the years advanced Mr. Fry gradually retired from business, having accumulated a handsome competence as the result of his enterprise, keen discern- ment and untiring perseverance. Prosper- ity came to him as a natural sequence of in- 200 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. dustry and application, and his splendid suc- cess bore testimony of his rare judgment in business affairs. His friends were many and his friendship was prized most by those who knew him best. He was public-spirited, devoted to the national interests and local welfare and contributed liberally to all that was calculated to advance and upbuild his adopted city. He passed away October ii. 1890, but the record which he left behind him is such as should serve as a source of encouragement and inspiration to all who in the period of youth and early manhood have to learn the value of industry in winning suc- cess. Respected by all his demise was the occasion of regret in many households throughout the portion of the state where he had long traveled. MARVIN A. CULVER. HIS well-known and honored citi- zen of Rochester was for many years actively identified with the business interests of the city, but is now practically bving a retired life. He was born May 4, 1827, in the town of Brighton, in the house where he now lives, and comes of good old Revo- lutionary stock, his grandfather-, William Culver, having belonged to the Lexington Alarms, commanded by Colonel Hinman in 1775 and by Colonel Wolcott in 1776, as recorded in the history of Windsor. John Culver, our subject's father, was born at Fort Ticonderoga, New York, in 1789, and when a young man worked as a gunsmith in the United States armory at Springfield, Massachusetts. Through the influence of his brother, Oliver, he purchased one hundred and fifty acres of land of James and Simeon Brown, this property being now within the corporation limits of Rochester, extending from Goodman street nearly to the present easterly line of the city. In 1810 he made a visit on horseback to western New York, but soon returned to Vermont and did not locate upon his farm until two years later. He was married in 181 5 to Miss Lydia Case, a daughter of Joseph Case, a Baptist minister of Penfield. To obtain die wedding bonnet she had to ride on horse- back to Canandaigua, which was then the nearest available shopping place. The young couple began their domestic life in a log house near the present family residence, and Mr. Culver assisted in clearing and opening up the property on East avenue. He after- ward erected the house now occupied by our subject, making his home there until his death, on the 21st of August, 1870. In the common schools of Rochester Martin A. Culver acquired his education, and during his youth he learned the black- smith's trade, which he followed for several years. Returning home he took up farm- ing and devoted his attention to that occupa- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 201 tion until his retirement from active labor. After the death of his father he purchased the interests of the other heirs in the old homestead and commenced to sub-divide the farm property, laying out Culver and Run- del parks and several streets in that quarter of the city. He has taken an active interest in the growth and development of East Ro- chester and attributes its prosperity partic- ularly to the clause prohibiting the sale of liquor which he inserts in all his convey- ances. A man of keen discrimination, as well as good business and executive ability, he has met with excellent success in life, which now enables him to lay aside all bus- iness cares and spend the remainder of his life in ease and quiet. On the 22d of December, 1863, Mr. Cul- ver was united in marriage with Miss Fran- ces Alice Otis, the eldest daughter of Will- iam Otis, and to them was born one son, Harry. Mr. Culver is a trustee of the Mon- roe County Savings Bank and of the Roches- ter Theological .Seminary, and he has also held the position of treasurer of the West- ern New York Agricultural Society for ten years. He has long been a member of the Second Baptist church and has been one of its trustees for a number of years, during which time the present fine edifice was erected. He was also treasurer of his church for several years. His parents were among the early members of the First Bap- tist church, of Rochester, and when the Sec- ond church was founded became charter members of that organization. Like his father our subject affiliated with the Whig party in early life, but since the organization of the Republican party has been one of its stanch supports, although never an aspir- ant for office. His is an honorable record of a conscientious man, who by his upright life has won the confidence of all with whom he has been brought in contact, and he is regarded as one of the representative men of his native town. NEHEMIAH OSBURN. EHEMIAH Osburn, deceased, was for many years a prominent and influential business man of Ro- chester, and was one of its most distinguished contractors and builders. A native of New York, he was born in Pom- pey, this state, on the 9th of August, 1801, of English ancestry, being a Imeal descent of Richard Osburn, who came to this country from England and settled in Salan, Massachusetts, in 1635. The next in di- rect line was David, followed by Richard and John, the last named being our subject's great-grandfather. His grandfather, who also bore the name of John Osburn, was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut, March 2, 202 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1733, and at an early day removed to Salem, New York, where he was married :\Iarch 27, 1761, to Mrs. Eunice (Nichols) Bon- ton, and where he continued to reside throughout the remainder of his life. He took up arms against the mother country during the Revolutionary war and valiantly fought for the independence of the colonies. He entered the service as a drummer boy and later became a sergeant in Captain Truesdall's North Salem Company. John Osburn (third), our subject's father, was born in Salem, \\''estchester county. New York, on the 12th of February', 1770, and was married in 1795 to !Miss Han- nah Brown, of Suffolk county, Long Isl- and. They removed to Cayuga county, New York, and while there Mr. Osburn en- listed in the war of 1812. He died while in the service of his country at Greenbush, New York, leaving his widow with several small children, of whom our subject was the oldest. The family being in limited circum- stances Nehemiah Osburn aided his mother in their support during his boyhood and youth and was therefore able to obtain only a limited education. At the age of twenty he came on foot to Rochester from Scipio, Cayuga county, New York, dressed in a suit of homespun and carrying all his worldly possessions in a small bundle. He brought with him two dollars and a half in money, but had left behind him a small debt. Previous to this time ]Mr. Osburn had obtained some knowledge of the carpenter's trade, and here he began business on his own account as a contractor and builder. He al- ways made the most of his advantages and grasped eagerly even,- opportunity for ad- vancement. He rapidly extended his busi- ness until he made a specialty of govern- ment contracting. He constructed the United States custom houses at Chicago and }tlihvaukee and the United States Court House at Baltimore, as well as the state house at Lansing and the city building at Detroit, ^Michigan. He was constantly on the lookout and succeeded in securing many contracts where others had failed. ^Nlr. Osburn was a hard working, industrious man, and to his own untiring exertions may be attributed his success. As time passed he became the owner of a large amount of real estate: was a director of the old Commercial Bank, of Rochester, for many years ; and also a director of the Mon- roe County Savings Bank from its organi- zation until his death, which occurred in Rochester, January 10, 1892. In 1827 2\Ir. Osburn was united in mar- riage to ]\Iiss Sarah A. 'Van Schuyver, who was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, in May, 1806, and resided there until shortly before her marriage. She belonged tO' an old Phil- adelphia famil}-, being a daughter of Sam- uel Van Schuyver. She died on the ist of Januar};-, 1S92, just nine days prior to her husband's death. For nearly sixt)r-five years the}- had traveled life's journey together, sharing its joys and sorrows, its adversity and prosperit}-. Unto them were born seven children, of whom one died in infancy, while four reached years of maturity, but only two are now living, these being Emory 'W., a prominent contractor of Rochester; and Frank A., a resident of Detroit, Michigan. For the long period of sixty-four years Mr. Osburn was an active and consistent THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, 203 member of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of Rochester, and for over half a century was a class leader in the same. He assisted in erecting the first church edifice at the corner of Maine and Fitzhugh streets, which was destroyed just at it was ready for occupancy. A second church was at once built and later the old brick church at the corner of Church and Fitzhugh streets, in the erection of all of which Mr. Osburn took an active part and gave liberally. He was a trustee of the church longer than any other of its members. Upright and honora- ble in all things, he commanded the respect and confidence of all with whom he was brought in contact, either in business or so- cial life, and his de?th was widely and deeply mourned. HENRY H. TURNER. NE of the busiest, most energetic and most enterprising men of Rochester, New York, is Henry H. Turner, president of the Gund- lach Optical Company, and vice-presi- dent of C. T. Crouch & Son Lumber Com- pany. He was born in Port Jervis, New York, February 2, 1856, and is a son of John and Eliza (McGoun) Turner both na- tives of Scotland, the former born in Glas- gow, the latter in Paisley. As children they came with their respective parents to Amer- ica and were married in New York in 1846. In early life the father followed carpenter- ing and afterward operated a sash and blind factory at Port Jervis, where he was en- gaged in business for many years. In 1862 he ranoved to Rochester and lived retired until his death, which occurred in 1871. His wife, who' long survived him, passed away in 1890. They were the parents of four children, of whom our subject is the young- est. He has one brother still living, Thom- as L., a resident of Rochester. Flenry H. Turner was educated in the public schools of Rochester, and in his youth learned the machinist's trade in the estab- lishment of W. G. Ricker. After following that occupation for four years, he was em- ploj'ed in the grocery business for about nine years. He was next in the employ of the firm of Sargent & Greenleaf, manufactur- ers of locks, for three years. In 1884, in company with John Zelleweger and John C. Reich, he established the Gundlach Optical Company, and commenced business in a small way on Stone and Ely streets with no operatives, the three partners doing all the work. Their business has steadily and rap- idly increased until now the pay roll each week amounts to more than their entire capi- tal when they embarked in their present en- terprise. The firm first manufactured micro- scope objectives, then added photographic lens, and for the past five years a complete line of photographic apparatus, being the only firm in the world that does make a complete line of the same. They still con- tinue to manufacture all kinds of micro- scopic apparatus and now employ two hun- 204 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. dred operatives, while their business extends to all parts of the world. In 1891 the firm built a part of their present plant at 753-765 South Clinton avenue, and have added to it from time to time as their increased busi- ness demanded, completing in 1897 a fine four- story brick building, seventy by one hundred and eighty feet in dimensions, and equipped with the best modern ma- chinery needed in their business. The company was incorporated in 1894 with a nominal capital stock of twenty-four thousand dollars, and ^Ir. Turner has since served as its president and man- ager. They are among the largest optical and photographic manufacturers of the city, and now employ three traveling salesmen. On the 19th of June, 1890, ]\Ir. Turner was united in marriage with Miss Rhoda Crouch, a daughter of C. T. Crouch, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. They ha\-e four children, namely : Ruth, Henry H., Donald Crouch and Angus j\Ic- Goun. Mr. Turner affiliates with the Re- publican part}', but takes no active part in politics aside from voting. He is a thor- ough business man, prompt, energetic and notably reliable, and generally carries for- ward to successful completion whatever he undertakes. His success in life is due en- tirely to his own well directed efforts, and he is deserving of prominent mention among the leading and representative business men of the count}-. J. LEE JUDSON. HE people of Rochester are to be con- gratulated upon a character of such splendor of development, such ele- vation and purit}- of purpose and such devotion to the highest and best inter- ests of the state as were exhibited in the pri- vate and public life of J. Lee Judson. No ■one was ever more respected in the city and no one ever more fully enjoyed the confi- dence of the people or better deserved such respect and confidence. Mr. Judson was born in Cincinnati, in 1846, and was a son of Junius Judson, who for many years was prominently connected with the manufacturing interests of the city. In the public and private schools the son pursued his education, and at an early age entered upon his business career under his fathers directions and in connection with the extensive manufacturing interests which has been established by the father. When the Edison Electric Company was organized ^Ir. Judson became one of its board of di- rectors and soon afterward was chosen its president. Many and important industries profited by his eft'orts, his counsel and his advice. He was an important factor in the successful conduct of the Judson Governor Company, the Judson Pin Manufacturing Company and the Judson Power Company, of all of which he was the president. It is a noticeable fact that the many institutions THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 2C7 with which he was connected were of such a character that they proved not only bene- ficial to the stockholders, but largely in- ceased the commercial activity and con- sequent prosperity of the community and were therefore of aid to the entire citizenship of Rochester. In banking and financial cir- cles his name was a synonym for integrity and trustworthiness. He was the vice-presi- dent of the Fidelity Trust Company, a trus- tee in the Security Trust Company and in the Rochester Trust Company and one of the directors of the German American Bank. His mastery of business principles was com- prehensive : he seemed to recognize at a glance the opportunities that occasions af- forded and was quick to utilize these and at all times his career was along the lines of the strictest commercial ethics. A contem- porary biographer has said of him : "Nat- urally endowed with the qualities of sterling and unswerving integrity, and hereditary business ability, he was early trained in the school which makes successful business men. Connected as he was from a very early period in life with his father's multitudinous and wide-spreading manufacturing interests, he became widely and favorably known in the field of large manufacturing endeavor. Thus, wlien later great financial, manufact- uring and last but not least important fidu- ciary responsibilities devolved upon him they found him fully equipped. "While all of the interests with which lie became identified were of more than or- inary importance, perhaps the greatest was the Rochester Gas & Electric Company, of which he has been president during the nine years of its e.vistence. Having been largelv 11 mstrumental in the formation of the Rcjches- ter Gas & Electric Company, he realized not only the desirability but the feasibility of improving and utilizing the water power of the Genessee river, then in a period of decadence. He was convinced of two things : First, that the energy involved in the flow of the water of the river over the three falls within the city limits was sus- ceptible of a development second only to that of Niagara Falls; and second, that the flow of the ri\'er could be so conserved, reg- ulated and tempered by a series of low dams in the river from' Rochester to a point be- yond the Pennsylvania line as to insure an abundant steady flow of water in what are known as the months of scarcity in the sum- mer season, and that to a degree commen- surate with the development at Rochester necessary for many years to come. "Acting upon his judgment, Mr. Judson began these operations on two separate and distinct lines. He gradually acquired for his company nearly ninety per cent, of the ancient and permanent water rights m the Genessee river within the city of Rochester, and also acquired for his company dams and water powers in the Genessee river and its affluents, which gave that company control of eighty per cent, of the i ights in the river and on the watershed north of Mount Mor- ris, including the outlet of Silver lake. The story of these operations is familiar history to the reader. Having once determined upon his policy in these matters, he went steadily and confidently to his goal. So complete was the success attending these ef- forts that he announced with pride to a friend on the Tuesday evening previous to 208 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. his death that the success thus far of his plans in this regard had fullilled entirely his expectations." On September 20, 1871, J. Lee Judson was united in marriage tO' Miss IMary Camp- bell Mack, of Rochester, who survives him, together with their one son and four daugh- ters, namely: Junius R., Marie L., Grace A., Josephine L. and Marjorie E. The fam- ily has long occupied a position of distinc- tion in the social circles of Rochester, and the household is celebrated for its hospitality and charming social functions. Mr. Judson is also survived by his brother, Charles B. Judson, and his sisters, Mrs. George D. Hale and Mrs. Harry Langdon Brewster, all of Rochester. With his brother, he was in- timately and closely associated not only by family ties but through business relations, and after the death of our subject at a spe- cial meeting of the board of directors of the Rochester Gas & Electric Company, Charles B. Judson was made first vice president and Junius R. Judson, the son, was elected to fill the place in the board of directors caused by the death of his father. He was familiar with his father's ideas and plans for the near future, having enjoyed his entire con- fidence. Mr. Judson was a man of great breadth of public spirit and was active in co-opera- tion with many movements for the general good. He was a member of the board of trustees of the University of Rochester, and at the last annual meeting prior to his death was elected one of its vice-presidents. He was also a member and president of the board of trustees of the Second Baptist church, of which he had been for manv vears a consistent and earnest member. Besides being a man of strict integrity and thorough business methods, he had the courage of his convictions and neither fear or favor could swerve him from a course which he believed to be light. His name was synonymous with honesty and his word was as good as any bond ever solemnized by signature or seal. His methods in every relation would bear the closest investigation. Any inter- ests committed to his care he regarded as a sacred trust which he would preserve at a sacrifice of his own affairs. J. Lee Judson stood between those who had committed their property interest to his care and men who would enter in and possess such prop- erty without just equivalent as a rock of adamant. No combination of capital, how- ever gigantic, could reach the smallest stock- holder in an unjust attack. He made the in- terest of that stockholder his own, and as a result of these methods unswerving fidelity to trusts committed to his care, this calm confidence in his matured judgment, the in- terests which he had builded so successfully are left upon sure and stable foundations. He passed away on the 5th of October, 1901, at the comparatively early age of fifty-five years, and as he was a man of domestic tastes his loss comes with greatest force to his family. He counted no sacrifice or ef- fort too great that would enhance the hap- piness or promote the welfare of his wife and children, and he found his greatest en- joyment at his own fireside in the evening hours. He held friendship inviolable, and his friendship could be won by any person of honorable character. The poor and needy received his generous assistance, but he was THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 209 always most unostentatious in his giving, fol- lowing the divine mandate not to let the left hand know what the right hand doeth. Christian principles prompted his every act, and his religion was not a matter of Sunday worship but a guide of life. His blameless and honorable career reflected credit not only upon the city and state, but upon the whole country, for he stood as the highest type of American manhood. His stern integrity and honesty of principle led him' to despise all unworthy or cjuestionable means to se- cure success in any undertaking or for any purpose or to promote his own advancement in any direction. Not even the tongue of calumny ever uttered a word to the contrary nor did the malevolence of detraction ever dare to assail him. "His life was noble, and the elements So mixed in him that Nature might stand up, And say to all the world, 'this was a man,' " JOHN W. KELLER. OHN W. KELLER, the well-known and efficient superintendent of the Mt. Hope cemetery, Rochester, was born at Islip, Long Island, Sep- tember 18, 1870, and was two years old whai he came to Rochester with his parents, John B. and Susan (Breuck) Keller, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. During his active business life the father was one of the leading florists of this city, but is now living a retired life at the old Frederick Douglas homestead on South avenue, while his sons carry on the busi- ness which he established. His wife died in 1899 at the age of sixty-five years. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom are living with exception of the first born and only daughter, who died in in- fancy. The sons are Emil E., Fernando K., George J., J. Michael, John W. and Will- iam L. More extended mention is made of this family in connection with the father's sketch. During his boyhood our subject attended the common schools of Rochester and on laying aside his text-books at the age of fourteen years began learning the florist bus- iness with his father, remaining with him until 1889. He then entered the employ of the commissioners of Mt. Hope cemetery, as assistant superintendent, and sensed in that capacity until receiving the appointment of superintendent in 1899. His early tram- ing well qualified him to fill so important a position and most acceptably has he dis- charged his various duties. Mt. Hope cem- etery was established in 1837, and is to- day the oldest and largest cemetery of the city, there being sixty-two thousand bodies interred therein. It is also one of the most 210 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. beautiful in the state and under the able of Louis Hahn, a shoemaker by trade, who management of Mr. Keller is kept in excel- died in this city in 1875. Mr. and Mrs. lent condition. Keller have one child, Mildred L., who was In 1896 at Rochester was celebrated his born December 19, 1897. The family resi- marria^e with Miss Libbv Hahn, a daughter dence is near the cemeter)^ GEORGE E. HARMON. OXORED and respected by all, there has been no man connected with the business histor\- of Ro- chester that is deserving of higher regard than George EUes Harmon, now de- ceased. Through a long period he was as- sociated with the industrial and financial in- terests of the county, his keen discrimina- tion enabling him to conduct enterprises and make in\-estments that brought to him rich return. But it was not the success which he gained that won for him the esteem of his fellow men, but the honorable methods which he ever followed and his just and manly treatment of his fellow men. His ex- cellencies of character were many and an untarnished name forms part of the valua- ble legacy which he left to his familv. ^Ir. Harmon was born in ^^'heatland, ]\Ionroe county, in 1835. His father, Ira Harmon, was a farmer of W'heatland town- ship, living about three miles from Mum- ford. Throughout his entire business career lie carried on agricultural pursuits and his industry and capable management brought to him gratifying success. George Harmrm was the se\'enth in or- der of birth in the famil_\' of eight children that were reared upon the father's farm, de- veloping a vigorous constitution and learn- ing lessons in industry and honor that proved a splendid addition to the intellectual attainments acquired in the schoolroom. Mr. Harmon was a man of scholarly tastes and early in life displayed special aptitude in mastering the duties assigned in the school- room. A\ hen twenty-one years of age he put aside his text-books to learn the more difficult lessons of the schools of experience, entering intO' business with his father, who in connection with his farm owned and op- erated three large plaster mills. The asso- ciation between father and son maintained until 1865, when the latter withdrew from the firm and started upon an independent venture, purchasing a flouring mill at ChurchviUe. He afterward bought a large mill in Mumford and increased his business operations b}' becoming a dealer in coal and lumber. He also made extensive invest- ments in real estate and through this chan- nel his income was materiall}' augmented. He was a gentleman of resourceful busi- ness ability and not onlv formed his plans readily but carried them forward tO' suc- cessful completion. Thus as the years THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 21 [ passed he prospered, his hfe illustrating the possibilities of achievement if the individual possesses energy and determination. On the loth of November, 1864, Mr. Harmon was united in marriage to Miss Martha McLean, of Rochester, a daughter of Hector McLean, of this city. He re- moved from Geneseo, New York, to Roches- ter about 1847 ^" pay not only any judg- ment that might be recovered in the ac- tion, but all expenses that might ac- crue. The company refused to do this, but to punish him for his persistency re- moved not less than six meters that were standing in his name. Two of these were in his offices, two in his home and two in an apartment house belonging to him. After much controversy and more than six months inconvenience occasioned by his refusal to surrender to the gas company he brought action against the company under the stat- utes of the state. In a letter to the com- pany he stated that "it was not the dimes involved in the controversy, but a matter of principle that was at stake," and because he regarded the act of the company "as an out- rage and one that affects the interests of every property holder" he refused to sur- render and continued the contest. Three separate actions were brought by him. They were fought by the company with the usual tenacity of a domineering monoply. Mr. Jones was successful in all of the actions which dragged their slo'w course through the courts for a period of eight years. In the end the gas company was compelled to pay him over thirty-five hundred dollars as the result of a dispute over a bill of sixty cents. It had the effect, moreover, to settle the law in New York state, and these cases are now cited as authority in similar cases all over the country. It hardly needs to be said that this action on the part of Mr. Jones met with the approval of his fellow citizens with scarcely an exception, and that his complete victory has given widespread satisfaction. The early experience of Mr. Jones in foreign and diplomatic matters and his in- 220 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. tense interest in international questions led him quite early in life to the formation of views of a decided character upon the sub- ject of universal peace. These views are the result of profound religious and moral con- victions, matured thought and far-reaching- study of public events. He has ever been an advocate of international arbitration as a method for the settlement of international disputes which fail of adjustment through diplomatic negotiations. He is also an en- thusiastic supporter of the Monroe Doctrine, believing that the western hemisphere is where the last stand must be made for the recognition of the principles of the brother- hood of mankind. The agitation growing out O'f the dispute between Great Britain and Venezuela at one time seriously threatened the peace between Great Britain and the United States. The Bar Association of the state of New York seemed called upon to take part in the gen- eral discussion of existing conditions. Mr. Jones' position and declared sentiment on the subject of international peace were well known, and it was not surprising that at the meeting of that association he should be made a member of a committee appointed to devise a plan for an international court. It was quite as natural also that subse- quently he should be selected as one of a sub- committee of two members to whom was as- signed the important duties of the whole committee. The other member of the sub- committee was Walter S. Logan, of New York, who proved an exceedingly able as- sistant in the work assigned to the sub- committee. The plan of the report and me- morial, which made a set of documents of which the State Bar Association is justly proud, were wholly the work of this sub- committee. The report is a marvel of lucid and logical reasoning and has already found a permanent place among documents of the first historical importance. Space will not permit of the incorporation of the full re- port in this brief article, but the memorial, which embraces the plan, is worthy of a place in a biography of the subject of this sketch. The memorial and the report ac- companying it w^ere enthusiastically adopted by the full committee and subsequently, at a special meeting of the Association called especially for the purpose, the report of the committee was approved and a committee of three members was appointed to present the memorial to the president. Of this commit- tee Mr. Jones was a member, and, with his associates, Hon. William D. Veeder and Ed- ward G. Whitaker, personally presented the memorial to the president on the 21st of April, 1896. The ablest journals of the day gave high commendation to the report and memorial. The Albany Law Journal pub- lished both in full and closed an extended editorial with these words : "We believe that the plan of the Bar Association is well devised and propely considered and it should be, if nothing more, at least a step toward some practical result." The memorial is as follows : "The petition of the New York State Bar Association respectfully shows "That, impelled by a sense of duty to the state and nation and a purpose to serve the cause of humanity everywhere, vour peti- tioner at its annual session held in the city of Albany on the 22d day of January, 1896, THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 121 appointed a committee to consider the sub- ject of International Arbitration and toi de- vise and submit to it a plan for the organ- ization of a tribunal to which may hereafter be submitted controverted international questions between the governments of Great Britain and the United States. "That said committee entered upon the performance of its duty at once, and, after long and careful deliberation, reached the conclusion that it is impracticable, if not im- possible, to form a satisfactory Anglo- American Tribunal, for the adjustment of grave international controversies, that shall be composed only of representatives of the two governments of Great Britain and the United States. "That, in order that the subject might receive more mature and careful considera- tion, the matter was referred to a sub-com- mittee, by whom an extended report was made to the full committee. This report was adopted as the rejMrt of the full committee, and, at a special meeting of the State Bar Association called tO' consider the matter, and held at the State capitol in the city of Albany on ihe i6th day of April, 1896, the action of the committee was afifirmed, and the plan submitted fully endorsed. As the report referred to contains the argument in brief, both in support of the contention that it is impracticable to organize a court com- posed only of representatives of the govern- ments of Great Britain and the United States, and in support of the plan outlined in it, a copy of the report is hereto appended, and your petitioner asks that it be made and considered a part of this petition. "That your petitioner cordially endorses the principle of arbitration for the settle- ment of all controversies between civilized nations, and it believes that it is quite within the possibility of the educated intellects of the leading powers of the world to agree upon a plan for a great central world's court that, by the common consent of all nations, shall eventually have jurisdiction of all dis- putes arising between independent powers that cannot be adjusted by friendly diplo- matic negotiations. Holding tenaciously to this opinion, and, conscious that there must be a first step in every good work, else there will never be a second, your petitioner re- spectfully but earnestly urges your early consideration of the subject that ultimately — at least during the early years of the com- ing century — the honest purpose of good men of every nation m.ay be realized in de- vising means for the peaceful solution of menacing disputes between civilized nations. Your petitioner therefore submits to you the following recommendations : "First: The establishment of a per- manent international tribunal, to be known as The International Court of Arbitration. "Second: Such court to be composed of nine members, one each from nine inde- pendent states or nations, such representa- tive to be a member of the supreme or high- est court of the nation he shall represent, chosen by a majority vote of his associates, because of his high character as a publicist and judge and his recognized ability and ir- reproachable int-egrity. Each judge, thus selected, to hold office during life or the will of the court selecting him. "Third : The court thus constituted to make its own rules of procedure, to have 222 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. power to fix its place of sessions and to change the same from time to time as cir- cumstances and the convenience of litigants ma)' suggest, and to appoint such clerks and attendants as the court may require. "Fourth: Controverted questions aris- ing between any two or mo-re Independent Powers, whether represented in said Inter- national Court of Arbitration or not, at the option of said Powers, to be submitted by treaty between said Powers to said court, providing only that said treaty shall contain a stipulation to the effect that all parties thereto shall respect and abide by the rules and regulations of said court and conform to whatever determination it shall make of said controversy. "Fifth : Said court to be open at all times for the filing of cases and counter cases under treaty stipulations by an}' na- tion, whether represented in the court or not, and such orderly proceedings in the in- terim between sessions of the court, in prep- aration for argument, and submission of the controversy, as may seem necessarj', to be taken as the rules of the court provide for and may be agreed upon between the liti- gants. "Sixth : Independent powers not repre- sented in said court, but which may have be- come parties litigant in a controversy before it, and, by treaty stipulation, have agreed to submit to its adjudication, to comply with the rules of the court and to contribiite such stipulated amount to its expenses as may be pro\'ided for by its rules or determined by the court. "Your petitioner also recommends that you enter at once into correspondence and negotiation, through the proper diplomatic channels, with representatives of the govern- ments of Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, The Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil and the Argentine Republic for a union with the government of the United States in the laudable undertaking of forming an inter- national court substantially on the basis herein outlined. "Your petitioner presumes it is unneces- sary to enter into further argument in sup- port of the foregoing proposition than is contained m the report of its committee, which is appended hereto and which your petitioner has already asked tO' have con- sidered a part of this petition. Your peti- tioner will be pardoned, however, if it in- vite especial attention to that part of the re- port emphasizing the fact that the plan here- outlined is intended, if adopted, at once, to meet the universal demand among English speaking people for a permanent tribunal to settle contested international questions that may hereafter arise between the government of Great Britain and the United States. "While it is contended that it is wholly impracticable to form such a tribunal with- out the friendly interposition of other na- tions on the joint invitation of the powers who unite in its organization, it is very evi- dent that a most acceptable permanent In- ternational Court may be speedily secured by the united and harmonious action of said powers as already suggested. Should ob- stacles be interposed as to the acceptance, by any of the powers named by your petitioner, of the invitation to name a representative for such a court on the plan herein generally outlined, some other equally satisfactory THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 223 power could be solicited to unite in the crea- tion of such a court. "Believing that, in the fulfillment of its destiny among- the civilized nations of the world, it has devolved upon the younger of the two Anglo-Saxon Powers, new happily in the enjoyment of nothing but future peaceful prospects, to take the first step looking to the permanency of peace among nations, your petitioner, representing the Bar of the Empire State, earnestly appeals to you as the chief executive officer of the government of the United States to take such timely action as shall lead eventually to the organization of such a tribunal as has been outlined in the foregoing recommenda- tions. While ominous sounds of martial preparations are in the air, the shipbuilder s hammer is industriously welding the bolt, and arsenals are teasing armor plates, your petitioner, apprehensive for the future, feels that delays are dangerous, and it urgently recommends that action be taken at once by you to compass the realization of the dream of good men in every period of the world's history, when nations shall learn war no more and enlightened Reason shall fight the only battles fought among the children of men. "And your petitioner will ever pray. "Attested in behalf of the New York State Bar Association at the capitol in the city of Albany, N. Y., April 16, 1896. Ed. G. Whitaker, president; L. B. Proctor, sec- retary." It is probably not too much to say that if Mr. Jones had never done anything else of a public character to commend him to the esteem and regard of mankind, his labors in connection with this committee would suffice to bring him lasting commendation as a friend not only o^ his own country, but O'f humanity. On the 5th of July, 1871, Mr. Jones mar- ried Miss Gertrude M. Nicholls, daughter of Abram Nicholls, of Monroe county. New York, who died when she was a child. Four children have blessed this union, of whom three are living. The eldest, W. Martin Jones, graduated from Rochester University in 1899, studied law with his father and was admitted to the bar in 1901. The daughter, Gertrude Minnie Jones, is now a member of the sophomore class in the University of Rochester, and the youngest, Abram' Nich- olls, is, at the age of sixtfeen years, in at- tendance in the Rochester high school. Mrs. Jones is a lady of superior education, refine- ment and culture and presides with gracious hospitality over the attractive home of the subject of this sketch. She has been a tower of strength to her children in their educa- tional pursuits, often being eyes for them when their own sight was taxed too severely and helping them in every way in the higher branches of study pursued by them. While not a "new woman" in the commonly ac- cepted meaning of that term, she is never- theless one who believes in higher education for girls as well as boys and contributes ma- terially to the advancement of her opinions. Such, in brief, is the life record of one of the well known citizens of the Empire state, whose labors have closely touched the interests of society and have contributed to the advancement towards that perfection for which the majority of the world's people are striving. He is a man of firm convic- 224 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. tions and it is doubtful if he ever weighed a single act of his life in the scale of policy, his conduct being prompted by the spirit of usefulness and conscientious obligation. Strong in his individuality, he never lacks the courage of his convictions, but, dominat- ing his whole course in life, are a lively human sympathy and an abiding charity which, taken in connection with the sterling integrity and honor of his character, have naturally gained for him the respect and confidence of men. GARRY BROOKS. ARRY BROOKS has passed the ninety-fifth milestone on the jour- ney of life, and in a venerable old age receives the highest respect of all who know him, young and old, rich and poor. His has indeed been an honorable, useful and upright character, while his de- votion to manly principles and moral teach- ings has won for him the warm esteem of all with whom he has been brought in con- tact. Mr. Brooks was born July 5, 1806, in New Milford, Connecticut, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brooks, who were also natives of the Charter Oak state. His parental grandfather, Thomas Brooks, came to this country from England and settled in Connecticut, where as a clergyman of the Presbyterian church he preached in Brook- field for a half century, that town being- named in his honor. Rev. Thomas Brooks was a graduate of Yale College in the de- partment of theology in 1754. The father of Gan-y Brooks was one of the heroes in the Revolutionary war. When the colonies re- .solved to throw off the yoke of British op- pression he joined the American army, and for seven years fought for independence, serving under Washington and LaFayette. He was with the latter commander at the battle of YorktO'wn. When the war was ended and the republic was established he gave his attention to carpentering, which he followed through the remainder of his busi- ness career. He died at the advanced age of ninety-six years. One of his sons, Lewis Brooks, died in 1877, at the age of eighty- four years. He was a man of excellent business ability and was wealthy at the time of his death. Garry Brooks is the onl}^ member of the were passed in his native state, and in the public schools of Connecticut he pursued his education. He learned the tailor's trade at Litchfield, Connecticut, followed the same for a time, and in 1826 he joined his parents family now living. His childhood and youth in Monroe county. New York, they having located there some years before, buying land in the town of Penfield, where he remained for forty-nine years, devoting his energies to farming. He removed from Penfield to CAJVr^yj THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 227 Fairport, and since then has made it his home. He was always interested in edu- cation, and felt the need of a better school in Penfield, so joining with others he built the Penfield Academy. He was a member of the Presbyterian church at Penfield, but after coming to Fairport he joined the Con- gregational church. Mr. Brooks was united in marriage to Emma Chauncey, daughter of John Chaun- cey, natives of Connecticut. UntO' them were born four children, three of whom are now living : Fannie, Lewis and Emma, all of whom reside in Fairport. Mr. Brooks is a Republican, but has never been an aspirant for public office. For many years he has been a member of the Congregational church and has taken a very active part in its evangelistic and school work. He has contributed largely to the support of Oberlin College, and is a generous supporter of the church in which his mem- bership is placed. He is not sectarian in principle, as many colleges and schools can testify. Mr. Brooks is one of the oldest liv- ing settlers in the county and retains all his mental faculties, being an interesting and en- tertaining companion. He is a broad-mind- ed man, looking on the bright side of life, and viewing the end with joy, glad to be at home with the Lord. He has used his powers for the benefit of others, and now in the evening of life he can look back with thanksgiving, and praise our Heavenly Fa- ther who has blessed him with a sound mind and long life. MAJOR JOSEPH P .CLEARY. MONO the brave and gallant de- fenders of the Union during the Civil war was the gentleman who is to-day serving to the best of his ability — and that ability is of a superior order — as chief of police of Rochester, New York. A native of Ireland, Major Cleary was born in the city of Limerick on the nth of March, 1844, and was ten years of age when he came to America. His fa- ther, Patrick Cleary, was also a native of the Emerald Isle, and for many years was employed as lumber inspector in that coun- try. The last twenty-three years that he 12 filled such a position were spent with one of the largest lumber and grain establish- ments in Limerick, Ireland, acting as fore- man with the firm of Francis Sprinht & Sons. He died in Canada in December, 1874. He was twice married and had two sons by the first union, and one daughter by the second. Michael F. Cleary, the brother of our subject, was formerly a resident of Rochester, but in 1866 removed tO' Cort- land, New York, where he is now engaged in die nursery business. In 1857 Major Cleary began work for the nursery firm of C. J. Ryan & Company, 228 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. and later went to Chicago, where he and his brother engaged in that business for about a year. Subsequently he was in the employ of a physician for the same length of time, and after leaving him learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed until i860, when he returned to Rochester and again turned his attention to horticulture, working for C. J. Mills. The following year he was em- ployed on the farm of E. Stone, and at- tended night school at Hopper's Hill. ]\'Iajor Cleary was thus employed when the Civil war broke out. Hardly had the echoes from Fort Sumter's guns died away when he enlisted on the 25th of April, 1861, in Company E, Thirteenth New York Vol- unteer Infantry, and with his regiment par- ticipated in the battles of Blackburn's Ford, first Bull Run, Hanover Court House, Me- chanicsville, Gaines Mills and the second Bull Run, besides the siege of Yorktown. At Gaines Mills he was taken prisoner, but was exchanged August 6, 1862, and re- joined his regiment. On the 30th of the same month, however, he was wounded and again taken prisoner, but was exchanged December 12, and rejoined his regiment in time to take part in the battle of Fredericks- burg. AMth his command he was mustered out in May. 1863, and on the 29th of June following he re-enlisted as orderly sergeant in the Fourteenth New York Heavy Artil- lery ; was promoted to second lieutenant on the 8th of the following October, and was afterward commissioned first lieutenant, in which capacity he participated in the battles of Cold Harbor, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad and Pegram's Farm. After the last named en- gaganent he was promoted to a captaincy, and for gallant conduct at the attack on Fort Steadman was brevetted major. At the close of the war he was mustered out with the rank of major and brevet lieuten- ant-colonel. Immediately after leaving the sei-vice, Major Cleary returned to Ireland — his birth place — for the purpose of assisting in the es- tablishment of a republican form of govern- ment in that country, but shortly after his arrival there was imprisoned wdth the others connected with that enterprise. He spent several months in the Dublin prison, being finally released on the 28th Oif May, 1866. Returning to his old home in Rochester, New York, he was given a position on the police force December i, 1866, and has arisen successi\'ely through the positions of rounds- man, detective, lieutenant, assistant captain, captain and superintendent until he is now chief of police, to which responsible posi- tion he was appointed in 1885, and which he has since filled with credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the general public. On the 17th of September, 1873, Major Cleary was united in marriage with Miss Anna Patterson, who was born in the third ward of Rochester, and is a daughter of Richard Patterson, a native of Ireland. The only child born of this union died in infancy. The Major and his wife are members of St. Luke's Catholic church, and he also be- longs to the Improved Order of Red Men, the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a Scottish Rite Mason, having taken the thirty-second degree, and is a member of Valley Lodge, No. 109, A. F. & A. M., of Rochester. In 1868 he became a member of O'Rourke Post, G. A. R., and was the first commander THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 229 of E. G. Marshall Post. After receiving all the minor honors, Major Cleary was unani- mously elected department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic of this state, at Syracuse, in February, 1892. For six years he also served as president of the Western New York Veterans' Association, and is a member of the Monroe County Union Ex-Prisoners of War Association. Politically he is a stanch supporter of the Republican party and is to-day one of the most prominent city officials of Rochester, commanding the respect and confidence of the people in general. WILLIAM B. COCHRANE, M. D. R. WILLIAM B. COCHRANE is a skilled physician and surgeon of Brighton, whose knowledge of the science of medicine is broad and comprehensive and whose ability in apply- ing its principles to the needs of suffering humanity has gained him an enviable pres- tige in professional circles. , He was born in Waterport, Orleans county, New York, April 3, 1872, and is a son of Dr. Royal E. Cochrane, whose birth occurred at the same place in 1845. The father graduated from the medical department of the University of Buffalo in 1872, and for fifteen years was engaged in practice at Hilton, New York. Leaving there in 1887, he removed tO' Pen- field, Monroe county, and succeeded to the practice of Dr. W. B. Ely, who had gone to Nebraska. Here he has since met with ex- cellent success, having built up a large and lucrative practice. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Harriet Fowler, was born in Mendon Center, Monroe county, in 1851, and was educated in the public schools of Parma and Waterport. Her father, Jere- miah Fowler, came to this county from Westchester cotmty, New York, at an early day, and ihroughout life followed the mill- er's trade. Our subject has one brother, Samuel O., who is still with his parents in Penfield. After the removal of the family to Pen- field Dr. Cochrane of this review entered the Union School, from which he was grad- uated in 1893. In the meantime he com- menced the study of medicine with his fa- ther, and later attended lectures at the med- ical department oi the University of Buffalo, where his father had previously been a stu- dent. He was graduated in May, 1896, with the degree of M. D., and then returned to Paifield, where for a short time he was en- gaged in practice with his father. Return- ing to Buffalo in 1897 he spent about four months in the Buffalo General Hospital and the Riverside Hospital. At the aid of that time he came to Brighton and as a stranger commenced practice here, but his skill and ability were soon recognized and he is to- day at the head of a good practice, which is constantly increasing. On the 1st of November, 1899, Dr^ 230 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Cochrane was united in marriage with Miss Jennie L. Dailey, who was born in Alden, Erie county, New York, in 1876, and was educated at the Alden union school and the Bufifalo Normal school. In political senti- ment the Doctor is a Republican, and in March, 1901, he was appointed health offi- cer for the town of Brighton. He is exam- ining physician for the Modern Woodmen Camp, No. 8889, of which he is a member, and is also examiner for the Provident Life Insurance Company of New York and the Massachusetts Mutual Protective Life In- surance Company of Rochester. In connec- tion with his profession he is a member of the Monroe County Medical Society and the Medical Society of Western New York, and for two years was a delegate to the latter organization from his county. For so young a practitioner he has met with re- markable success in his chosen calling, where prominence comes through merit alone, and the high position to which he has already attained attests his superiority. JOHN B. KELLER. OHN B. KELLER, one of the oldest florists of Rochester, is now liv- ing a retired life at his pleasant home at 1023 South avenue, known as the old Frederick Douglas place. A na- tive of Germany, he was born at Mayenz on the Rhine, February 19, 1839, and was reared and educated in the place of his birth, Temaining there until eighteen years of age, ■when he went to France and worked as a Iflorist in that country for some years. He ne.xt went to Spain and spent four years at Malaga, where he opened a greenhouse, but his business there proved unsuccessful. In June, i860, he came tO' the United States, and followed his chosen calling around New York city until 1869, when he accepted the position of foreman of the greenhouses of Ellwanger & Barry at Rochester, and has since made his home in this city. Five years after locating here he started in business on his own account on a small scale at his pres- ent place and later erected large green- houses, which he successfully conducted un- til his retirement from active business a few years ago. Since then the enterprise has been carried on by his three sons under the firm name of J. B. Keller's Sons. In 1862 Mr. Keller was married in New York city to Miss Susan Brueck, with whom he had become acquainted in Spain, though she was a native of Gemiany, and to them were born six sons, as follows : ( i ) Emil E. is a prosperous business man of Pitts- burg, Pennsylvania, being vice-president and general manager of the Westinghouse Ma- chine Company. He married Ella Miller, but has no children. (2) Fernando J., at the head of the firm of J. B. Keller's Sons, married Rosa Meinhard, a daughter of John THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 231 Meinhard, of Germania Hall, Rochester, and they have five children, George, Carl, Alex- ander, Susan and Burthold. (3) George, who has charge of the greenhouse near the cemetery at Mt. Hope, wedded Mary Web- ber, of Irondequoit, and has one child, Violet. (4) John M. is at home and has charge of the greenhouse department of the business of J. B. Keller's Sons. He married Minnie Henry, of Rochester, and has three sons, Clifford, Harold and Jean. (5) John W. is represented on another page of this work. (6) William L. married Helen Rauber, a daughter of John Rauber. She died in July, 1899, leaving one son, Wilford. For his second wife he married Mary Mein^ hard. After coming to this country Mr. Keller steadily prospered in business affairs and his success is certainly well merited, as on landing in New York he was in limited cir- cumstances, but being industrious, enter- prising and energetic, he overcame the ob- stacles in his path until he became a well- to-do man, able to lay aside all business cares and spend his remaining years in ease and quiet. He is considered authority on herbaceous plants, and furnished to Pro- fessor L. H. Bailey a complete list of the plants of that kind that had come under his observation, with descriptions of each, which material was used by the Professor in com- piling the Encyclopedia of American Horti- culture in four volumes. Besides this Mr. Keller has contributed many interesting articles to horticultural journals, principally the American Florist, the Florists Exchange of New York, and the American Gardner and the Florists Review, both of Chicago. He stands high in horticultural circles and is an honored member of the Society of American Florists. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is identified with the Republican party. REUBEN L. FIELD. AN'S work in the world is divided into three grand divisions, com- merce, mining and agriculture, each equally important in its way, yet upon the last named depends the prosperity of the country. More than a century agoi George Washington said : Ag- riculture is the most useful as well as the most honorable occupation to which a man devotes his energies, and the truth of this saying stands to-day as it did then. It is a business based upon material things and less opportunity enters in for speculation or for the questionable methods which some- times form a part of commercial industry. One of the prominent representatives of the agricultural life of Monroe county is Reuben L. Field, who makes his home in Gates, New 232 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. York, and throughout his entire life has fol- lowed fanning. Mr. Field was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 27, 1841, during a temporary residence of his parents in that city. His ancestry is one of distinguished ■character. The name of Field has been closely and honorably associated with every department of progress almost from the be- ginning of European settlement in Amer- ica. He can trace the lineage back to New England, and through more than twO' hun- dred years the descendants of the original ancestor have figured conspicuously in busi- ness, political and social life. It was in 1629 that Zachariah Field came to the United States, arriving in Massachusetts only nine years after the Mayflower brought its band of heroic pilgrims to the new world. He was born in East Ardsly, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, about 1600, and was a son of John Field, Jr., and a grandson of John Field, Sr., a renowned astronomer of Yorkshire. Bra\'ing the dangers incident to ■■an ocean voyage at that time, Zachariah F'ield at length arrived safely in Massachu- isetts, taking up his abode in Dorchester, whence he removed to Hartford, Connecti- cut in 1636. He became a resident of North- ampton, Massachusetts, in 1659, and later was one of twenty-five persons who founded Avhat is now the town of Hatfield, Connecti- £nt. Unto Zachariah Field and his wife, Mary, whom he wedded in 1641, were born five children, and the line of descent is traced the blue lodge, chapter, commandery and tO' the con- sistory, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish rite. He is likewise a member of the Rochester Mannerchor, which was organized in 1854 and of which he served as president in 1874-5. On the 24th of February, 1882, he became a mem- ber of the Liederkranz. He is also a. mem- ber of the Rochester Historical Society, the Genesee Valley Club, the Rochester Club, the Coimtry Club and the Rochester Yacht Club, but it 'would be almost impos- sible to enumerate his connection with the many organizations which he represents. He was made an honorary member of Selye Citizens Corps Eighth Separate Company, N. G. S. N. Y., January 8, 1887, and of the Albany Excelsior Corps, January 26, 1888. In February, 1893, ^^ presented to Peiss- ner Post, Noi. 106, G. A. R., a handsomely bound memorial record book, one of the finest works of the kind in existence. Along all lines of humanitarian action which tend to ameliorate the conditions of human life, Mr. Cook has also been a factor. In February, 1882 he was appointed by Governor Alonzo B. Cornell, a manager of the Western House of Refuge and was reappointed by Governor Cleveland in 1883, while on the 29th of September, 1885, he was elected secretary and treasurer of that institution. In 1887 he was chosen a life member of the New York State Agricultural Society and on the 19th of December of that year, he became corresponding member of the Oneida County Historical Society. On the 1st of June, 1891, he was appointed by Governor Hill as one of the managers of 240 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. the Rochester State Hospital for a term of nine years, and upon the organization of the board was elected its president and has been re-elected each succeeding year until the of- fice was abolished by law when Mr. Cook was appointed a member of the board of visitation by Governor Odell. His private charities are numerous, yet no ostentation or display ever characterizes his giving. He is especially helpful to young men who are ambitious and determined and who^ start out in life upon their own account empty handed. Remembering his own struggles and trials in youth, he has ever been quick to show ap- preciation for close application and to recog- nize ability by promotion as opportunity offers. He has, during the past twelve years, taken no active part in political work, his attention being given to the superintendence of his private business affairs and extensive investments. A man of unswerving integ- rity and honor, one who has a perfect appre- ciation of the higher ethics of life, Hon. Frederick Cook has gained and retained the confidence and respect of his fellow men and is distinctively one of the leading citizens, not only of Rochester but of the Empire State, with whose interests he has been identified for more than half a centurv. JAMES M. EDMUNDS. AMES M. EDMUNDS, who has the distinction of being the only sur- viving son of a Revolutionary sol- dier and the oldest man now liv- ing in Brighton, dates his residence in this county from 1824, and he has rherefore wit- nessed almost its entire development. He has seen its wild lands transformed into beautiful homes and farms, its hamlets grow into thriving villages and flourishing cities, and all of the interests and CA-idences of an advanced civilization introduced. A native of New York, Mr. Edmunds was born in Jefferson county, on the 25th of June, 1809, and is a son of Eliphalet and Betsey (Robinson) Edmunds, both of whom were natives of Rhode Island. On leaving that state his parents removed to Rutland county, Vermont, and on coming to New York lived for some time in Clinton, Lewis and JefTerson counties before taking up their abode in Monroe county in 1824. The fa- ther purchased one hundred and five acres of land belonging to the Phelps & Gorham tract in the town of Brighton and after clearing away the timber converted the place into a well cultivated farm. Both he and his wife lived tO' the age ot seventy-seven years and died on the old homestead now occupied by our subject. He aided the col- onies in their struggle for independence as a soldier of the Revolutionary war, while his THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 241 eldest son was a member of the militia, and three daughters married men whO' were in the war of 1812. The children were edu- cated in the early subscription schools in the different counties where the family re- sided. In the family were ten children, of whom James M. is the youngest and only survivor. He was reared upon a farm in his native county and pursued his education in its com- mon schools. As soon as old enough to be of any assistance he began tO' aid in the work of the farm, clearing many an acre and plac- ing it under the plow. After his marriage he and a brother operated the farm together until the father's death, when he purchased his brother's interest, the place having been left to the twO' sons. Fourteen acres had been added to- the original tract, and the farm is still in possession of our subject and his family. During his active business life Mr. Edmunds carried on general farming and stock raising with marked success, and for five years conducted a nursery on a small scale. Since first coming to this coun- ty he has lived on the old homestead with the exception of two years spent in Niagara county, New York, where he owned prop- erty. Mr. Edmunds was married in 1836 to Miss Melvina Sperry, who was born, reared and educated in Cayuga county. New York, but was living in Greece, Monroe county, at the time of their marriage. Unto them were born four children, as follows: (i) Julia married John Adams and died leav- ing four children: James M., George M., John O. and Jennie B., now residents of Michigan. (2) Roxanna is at home with her father. (3) James, who lives on the home farm with his father, is married and has two sons : James, who is married and has one daughter; and Fred. (4) Omar, a farmer of Brighton, is married and has three children, namely : Jennie R., Cornelia and Frank O. The children were all born on the old homestead and educated in the dis- trict school oif the neighborhood. One son lived in Michigan for a few years and on his return to Brighton took charge of the farm for his father. The wife and mother, who was a most estimable woman, died in 1878, at the age of sixty-nine years. She was a consistent and faithful member of the Bap- tist church. In early life Mr. Edmunds was a very active man, and for fifty years was engaged in civil engineering and surveying in Brighton and neighboring towns, having surveyed nearly all the land and lots in his own town. He is probably the oldest sur- veyor in the county to-day. His political support has always been given the Democ- racy, and his fellow citizens, recognizing his worth and ability, have called upon him to fill various local offices, such as school com- missioner and inspector, assessor and col- lector. During the existence o.f the Grange he was a member of that organization. He has never cared for notoriety, being do- mestic in his tastes, and is a worthy repre- sentative of that class of citizens who lead quiet, industrious, honest and useful lives, and constitute the best portion of a com- munity. Although he is now in his ninety- third year, he can read ordinary print with- out glasses and is still well preserved. He has always been temperate in his habits and 242 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. enjoyed excellent health up to within the last highly respected citizen he is certainly de- few years. Wherever known he is held in serving- of honorable mention in the history high regard, and as an honored pioneer and of his adopted county. WILLIAM G. WOODAMS. HERE is ever a degree of satisfac- tion and profit in scanning the life history of one who has attained to an eminent degree of success as the diametrical result of his own efforts, who has had the mentality to direct his en- deavors toward the desired ends with a singleness of purpose which has given due value to each consecutive detail. As a dis- tinctive type of a self-made man we can re- fer with signal propriety to the subject of this review, whose business career was crowned with success as the result of his own efforts. He died in 1898, regretted in business circles where his integrity was un- assailable; in social circles where he had many friends, but most of all in the home, where his devotion toi wife and children par- took of the nature of the ideal. Mr. Woodams was born in Victor, New York, in 1863, a son of William Woodams, Sr., who was born in England in 1830. When a young man he came tO' this coim- try, believing that business opportunities in America were superior to those of the old world. Here he began farming and fol- lowed that pursuit until about ten years ago. His son William Griffin Woodams, began his education in school No. 7, of Rochester, and after the removal of the family to West Greece, he attended the common schools of that place. He subsequently engaged in farming for his father and later for him- self until twenty-two years of age, when he returned to Rochester and was in the em- ploy of the street railway company for three years. He then embarked in the grain busi- ness, establishing a store in Rochester, which he conducted with success up to the time of his demise. He also^ handled pro- duce, coal and wood and year by year his patronage increased, for his methods were straightforward, and he earnestly endeav- ored to please his customers. In the year 1885 Mr. Woodams was united in marriage to Miss Margaret C. Ellis, of Parma Corners, New York, a daughter of Griffith and Elizabeth Ellis, of that place. Her father was born in Dol- getha, Wales, in 1832, and acquired his ed- ucation in the schools of that place. After serving an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, he began business in that line on his own account. In December, 1868, he em- barked for the United States and here he continued to folloav carpentering as a source THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 243 of livelihood. In 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss EHzabeth Jones, of Wales. They became the parents of four children : John W. ; Grace A., now the wife of George Hall, of Rochester; Mrs. Woodams; and Fannie J., now the wife of Mortimer Hav- ens, of Rochester. The father is now liv- ing a retired life and makes his home in Adams Basin. His diligence in former years brought to him capital that now enables him to rest from his labors and have time for the enjoyment of life's pleasures. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Woodams were born five children, four sons and a daughter: William B., Wilbur G., Elmer J., Jessie E., and Mil- ton E. Mr. Woodams was a very prominent Odd Fellow, belonging tO' lodge No. 733, of Rochester, and was likewise connected with the Red Men, Knights of the Maccabees and the Protected Home Circle, his mem- bership being in Highland Tent, K. O. T. M. ; Gaskasaga Tribe, I. O. R. M., and Flower City Circle, No. 341, P. H. C. He also belonged to Mount Hope Encampment, I. O. O. F., and to the Imperial Heirs of the Maccabees. In. politics he was a prom- inent Republican and held a number of offices, serving as a member of the war committee at the time of his death, be- ing for several years chairman of the Fourth ward Republican committee. His manner was genial and entirely free from ostentation. Without pretense or dis- play he commanded the respect of his fellow men and when death came tO' him in 1898 many felt the loss of a valued friend who had added to the brightness of life and who had been true and faithful in every relation in which he was placed. HENRY WRAY. HEN Henry Wray was called to the home beyond one more name was added to the list of honored dead whose earthly records closed the words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," but as long as mem- ory remains to those who knew him the in- fluence of his noble life will remain as a source of encouragement and inspiration. "Our echoes roll from soul to soul," and the good we do lives after us through all ages, handed down from generation to gen- eration. Who then can measure the results of a life work, and especially such a life work as that of Henry Wray ? To his fellow men his best energies were ever devoted. With unerring judgment he recognized the "spark of divinity" in each individual and endeav- ored to fan it into the flame of righteous- ness. Not to condemn but to aid, he made the practice of his life; and the world is bet- ter and brighter for his having lived. But though the voice is stilled in death, the spirit of his worth and work remains as the deep 244 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. undercurrent of a mighty stream, noiseless, but irresistible. Mr. Wray was a native of the Empire state, his birth having occurred in Pough- keepsie, October lo, 1841. The following year his parents, Henry and Maria (Mosher) Wray, came with their family to Rochester. The Wrays have long resided in America and were originally of Quaker faith. His father's missionary zeal was one of his chief characteristics, and he was one of the organizers of the parent missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church in New York city. He and his wife had nine children, of whom the following are living : Elijah, Mrs. James L. Tarrant, Mrs. Delos Hollo well and Mrs. Elizabeth Collins. Amid the refining influences of a good. Christian home Henry Wray was reared, and thus was early laid the foundation of a noble character. At the usual age he en- tered the public schools and after complet- ing his literary education he entered the brass foundry on Mill street, which had been established by his father and was conducted by him until his death. In the meantime the ■son had mastered the business and through close association with his father soon became well qualified to control the large industrial concern. Upon his father's death he suc- ceeded to the business, which he conducted until his own demise. It is now carried on by his sons, William H. and Charles F., under the old firm name of Henry Wray & Son. His business policy was one which would bear the closest investigation, and bis house ever sustained an unassailable reputation. Its trade increased through legitimate business methods and brought an •excellent financial return, but the most en- vious could not grudge him his success, so honorably was it won and sO' worthily used. Mr. Wray was a man of strong domestic tastes, whose home life was ideal and he counted no personal sacrifice too' great on his part if it would enhance the welfare or promote the happiness of his family. He was married May 12, 1863, tO' Miss Cornelia Foster Martin, a daughter of William H. and Salvina B. (Clark) Martin, whose fam- ily numbered five children, but with the ex- ception of Mrs. Mary Wing, a resident of Massachusetts, Mr. Wray is the only one now living. His father was a stone-mason, and as boss mason, was engaged on the con- struction of the acqueduct and the old Eagle Hotel. He was thus actively and promi- nently connected with the improvement of the city. His political support was given the Republican party. His death occurred when he was about forty-five years of age and his wife died at the age of seventy-eight. Mrs. \Vray was born in Rochester and by her mairiage became the mother of seven children, namely : Ella Ailing, now de- ceased ; William' Henry, who married Miss Elsie Joiner and has two living children — Henry and Donald W. ; Edward M., who died in infancy; Mary G., now the wife of John Stull, an attorney at law; Charles F., who married Miss Helen Strong, by whom he has two children, Theodore Strong and Cornelia Martin; Lois, the wife of Rear. John Barber by whom she has two children, Marion and Ruth ; and De Los H., who is now attending Phillips Academy in An- dover, Massachusetts. Mr. Wray was a public-spirited citizen, deeply interested in everything pretaining to the welfare of Rochester along material, THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 245 social, intellectual and moral lines. On the I St of April, 1874, he was elected school commissioner and for six years he repre- sented the third ward on the board of edu- cation. His work was chiefly in connection with the teachers and free academy com- mittees. He was also a member of the board of trustees of the Athanaeum and Mechanics Institute from its organization and was in- tensely interested in every branch of its work. He held membership in the Central Presbyterian church and for the last eight years of his life served as one of its elders. Perhaps nothing so> clearly demonstrated his Christian spirit as his untiring work and devotion to the People's Rescue Mission, of which he was one of the founders and presi- dent of the board of directors. Here his kindly nature found expression; Toi lift the fallen, to comfort the sorrowing, to befriend the friendless, to bring hope to the despair- ing and salvation tO' tlie lost, — this was an occupation in which he took delight. His open handed generosity, his sunny cheerful- ness, his child-like trust in a loving Father, his unfailing gentleness and kindness of heart, his faithfulness to his friends — these are a few of the traits which made up the character of Henry Wray, a character as rare as it was beautiful. Mr. Wray died June 15, 1896, and was laid to rest in Mount Hope cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. H. H. Stebbins of the Central Presby- terian church. At a meeting of the board of directors of the People's Rescue Mission, called to take action upon his death, the fol- lowing resolutions were passed : "The board of directors and superintendent of the People's Rescue Mission feel that their work has suffered a loss almost irreparable in the death of Henry Wray. He was one of the founders of the mission and through all its vicissitudes he has remained its steadfast friend, its generous benefactor and its ever wise counsellor. Daily the mission has been borne in prayer before Him in whose name the work is carried on, and it is with a sense of bereavement which is heavy and deep that we realize that he will no longer be with us. We know already that the great soul of Henry Wray has been welcomed to the pres- ence of Him who said, 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me.' " A memorial meeting was held at the ]\Iission on the Sunday succeeding his death, and a Rochester paper said of this : "There ■could be no higher testimony to the worth and character of a man than that accorded to the late Henry Wray at the Front street mission in the memorial services yesterday afternoon. It was not in the addresses, al- though they were earnest and heart-felt; it was not in the music, although that was af- fecting and pathetic ; it was not in the pray- ers which were offered, although they, too, were sincere and appealing. It was rather in the occasion itself, in the surroundings at once plain and homely and yet tremendously suggestive. It was in the seared faces, where the effects of sin were plainly stamped, which lit up and softened as the speaker told of the work and worth of the man whom they had learned to look upon as a friend and teacher. It was in the bowed heads and reverential bearing of men and women who but a little time ago would have scoffed at the idea of their being present at such 246 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. a service as that. And above all, it was m the tears of gratitude which sprung to the eyes of those who were deep in sin and de- gradation, and yet heard with gratitude of one who worked and sacrificed for men and women of their kind. It was this feature of the service which was triumph of the tribute paid to Henry Wray." Is it any wonder that Rochester mourns his loss? His usefulness was recognized in every honorable walk of life — in business, where he was straightforward, in citizen- ship, where he carried out his belief that it was every man's duty to support the prin- ciples in which he believed lay the welfare of the country; in social life, where he held friendship inviolable; in the church, where he was true and consistent; in the home where the obligation of husband and father were very dear and sacred to him. "He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again." QUINCY VanVOORHIS. UINCY VanVOORHIS is one oi the most conspicuous figures in law circles in western New York, having gained distinctive prefer- ment at the bar of Monroe county. Almost two centuries and a half have passed since his ancestors took up their abode in New York, the family having been established on Long Island by Stephen Coerte VanVoorhis, who had left his home in Holland in order to enjoy the opportunities of the new world. This ancestor was born in Hees, Holland, in 1600, and was about sixty years of age when, accompanied by his wife and seven children, he took passage for America on a sailing vessel bearing the somewhat pic- turesque Dutch appellation of Bonte Koe, which when translated into English, how- ever, becomes a very common-place name — spotted cow. He purchased a large tract of land, a house and a brewery at Flatlands, Long Island, and since that time, through the variotis generations, the members of the VanVoorhis family have been identified with development and progress in the Empire state. Johannes VanVoorhis, a grandson of the original American ancestor, removed to Fishkill, Dutchess county, in 1730, and set- tled upon a farm of twenty-sevai hundred acres, which he had purchased, and where he resided until his death in 1757. One of the great-grandsons of this Fishkill farmer was the father of the subject of this sketch. The latter was himself a farmer and also a minister of the Methodist denomination, who in the early part of the century re- moved to Decatur, Otsego county. New York, and later to the town of Mendon, Monroe county, New York, where he died March 26, 1867. The strons: traits of character of his Hoi- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 247 land ancestors are manifest in our subject, who has the same perseverance, determina- tion and steadfastness of purpose. His birth occurred in Otsego county March 12, 1828. At Mendon he became a student in the Men- don Academy and later at Lima Saninary. He remained with his father upon the farm in Mendon until the spring of 1857, when he entered the law Oiffice of his brother, John VanVoorhis, in the city of Rochester, as a student. In 1859 he was admitted to the bar, and for thirty-five years the broth- ers practiced their profession together un- der the firm name of J. Sz; Q. VanVoorhis, at the end of which time the partnership was dissolved and the subject of this re- view formed a partnership with his son Rich- ard, which continued until the latter's death. Through many years Mr. VanVoorhis has occupied a commanding position at the bar of Monroe county, his ability, experi- ence and painstaking giving him prece- dence of the majority of lawyers in that section of the state. In July, 1898, he was appointed referee in bankruptcy for the dis- trict of Monroe county in the western dis- trict of New York, which office he contin- ues to hold and for which he is eminently qualified. In 1865 Mr. VanVoorhis was married to Abby Persis Thomas, a daughter of Rich- ard B. Thomas, for many years one of the leading business men of Rochester. His present wife was Mary Amelia Anderson, daughter of Jacob Anderson, one of the pio- neers of Rochester. While never an office seeker Mr. Van- Voorhis was for three years a member of the board of supervisors of Monroe county, but his professional practice was such as to prevent him from taking an active part in politics. He is a member of St. Luke's Episcopal church, of which he has been the vestryman and clerk of the vestry for four- teen years. He is a Knight Templar Ma- son. DANIEL W. POWERS. ROMINENT among the successful business men of Rochester for many years was numbered Daniel W. Powers, who was born in Ba- tavia. New York, June 14, 1818, a son of AsaJiel and Elizabeth (Powell) Powers, both of whom were natives of Vermont. From the Green Mountain state they re- moved to western New York during the period of its early development, and there the father died when our subject was only three years old. The mother passed away about the time of the Civil war. After the death of his father Mr. Powers made his home with an uncle and was early inured to all the labors incident, to farm life, but believing that another occu- pation would prove more congenial, at the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. age of nineteen he obtained employment in the hardware store of Ebenezer AVatts, of Rochester. Through the succeeding twelve years he was connected with the hardware trade and then began business on his own account as a banker and broker on the ist of March, 1850. During his clerical services Mr. Powers at first received only eight dollars per month in compensation for his ser\aces. His wages, however, were increased as he dem- onstrated his efficiency and it was his in- dustry and economy that enabled him to •engage in the banking and brokerage busi- ness on his own account. The new enter- prise was successful. He gave close and earnest attention to his business and the pub- lic soon recognized that he was thoroughly trustworthy, reliable and competent, his pa- tronage therefore increased and in years brought to him a handsome fortune. He continued to engage in the banking business until his death, which occurred December II, 1897. On the site of the old Eagle block where lie first began business, Mr. Powers erected Ihe Powers block, which was the first of the Toremost modern structures which now :adorn the city of Rochester. He also built the Powers Hotel, which is one of the finest hotels of the state. These buildings stand as monuments to his energy, enterprise and progressive spirit — the visible evidence of a vwell-spent life. Mr. Powers never allowed anything to divert his attention from his business or to detract from the devotion -which he gave to his clients' interests. His splendid success was fairly won and his ex- ample should serve as a source of inspira- tion to others. He was twice married, his first wife be- ing Miss Lucinda Young, who died in early life and their only child, Edward, passed away in boyhood. Subsequently Mr. Powers was united in marriage tO' Miss Helen M. Craig in 1856. The lady is a daughter of the late John Craig of Niagara county, who was one of the early retired citizens of Roch- ester. He removed from Niagara county to this city and became the owner of extensive real estate interests here. His birth oc- curred in New Hampshire, his father being Colonel Joseph Craig', who won distinction as an officer in the Revolutionary war. John Craig was united in marriage to Miss Rhoda Fas sett, and his death occurred at the age of seventy-seven years, while his wife passed away at the age of seventy-one years. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Powers was blessed with five children : Helen, who became the wife of J. W. Ait- ken, of New York city; William C, a resi- dent of Yonkers, New York ; Jessie, wife of G. N. Perkins; and John C. and Walter W., who make their home in Rochester. As a public-spirited, enterprising man Mr. Powers gave toi Rochester earnest and ample service. He was twice elected and sensed as alderman and was a member of the commission which directed the construc- tion of the city hall and the elevation of the Central Hudson Railroad tracks. He was one of the founders of the present park sys- tem of the city, and his co-operation was never sought in \'ain for the improvement of the city's interest along any of the lines that contribute to substantial progress and im- provenent. He always took an active inter- est in the Rochester City Hospital, was president of its board of trustees for. many THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 249 years; was also president of the board of trustees of the Home of the Friendless ; and a member of the board of trustees of the Industrial School. Mr. Powers traveled quite extensively, going abroad several times, and he possessed that broad and comprehensive knowledge of men and affairs which only travel can bring. He was the possessor of one of the iinest art collectioms, not only in Rochester, but in the entire state, and had an excellent knowledge of artists and their work, his splendid col- lection indicating his great love for the beau- tiful. At all times he kept in touch with the progress of the land, being a man of broad general information. While his efforts were largely concentrated on Rochester, he was in full sympathy with the spirit of advance- ment, and at the same time his labors were of such a character that the city of his adop- tion was benefitted by his enterprise and in- dustry. His name was recognized as a power in financial circles and was coupled with all that was honorable and straight- forward in the conduct of many dealings. Mr. Powers was a Knight Templar Mason, and was an attendant and supporter of the Brick Presbyterian church. He commanded uniform respect ; was held in the highest re- gard; and no history of Rochester would be complete without mention of this man, whO' left the impress of his individuality upon the business, educational, social and artistic de- velopment of the city. FRED W. VICK. RED W. VICK is at the head of one of the leading industries of Roch- ester, being a member of the well known Vick & Hill Company, florists. A native of Monroe county, he was born in the town of Greece, June 7, 1857, and throughout his active business life has been identified with its horticultural inter- ests. His father, William Vick, was born in Portsmouth, England, January 25, 1814, and in 1833 came with his parents to the United States, sailing from Spithead on the lOth of July, and landing at the Battery in New York city on the 14th of August, that year. After carrying on a barber shop in the metropolis for a short time, he came to Rochester, where he worked in a boat yard until May, 1836, when he returned to New York and entered the employ of a map pub- lishing company. His father being engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes at Rochester, he again came to this city in 1839, and in his employ learned the cutter's trade, which he followed until 1868. He was then with James Vick, the famous flower seed man, serving as his foreman until his retire- ment from business in 1891. He then went to Bergen, New York, to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Alice Post, and there he died on the sth of October, 1895. 250 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. In 1839, he married Miss Elizabeth Mag^ee, a native of Rutland, Vermont, and a daugh- ter of Joseph Magee. She died January i, 1901, at the age of eighty-two years. Both were early members of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Rochester and were most estimable people. Their children were : William H., a machinist, who died at the age of forty-two years ; Alfred, a machinist now employed at Mt. Carmel, Connecticut; Ed- ward H., a florist of Rochester; Fred W., our subject; and Alice, wife of W. J. Post, of Rochester, New York. Our subject was educated in the public schools and at the Rochester Collegiate In- stitute, and during his vacation worked for James Vick, being with him a part of each year from the age of fourteen. In 1870 he was made superintendent of the greenhouses, which covered twenty-nine thousand square feet. Forming a partnership with John Hill in 1 89 1, he bought the greenhouses on East avenue, and soon afterward his brother, Ed- ward H. Vick, became associated with them in business under the firm name of Vick & Hill Company. In 1894 they bought the C. H. Ranker property of thirteen acres at Barnards Crossing, where they have since biult green houses covering nineteeni thou- sand square feet, while the remainder of the ground is devoted to the raising of flowers, bulbs and plants. They make a specialty of potted plants and aster seeds, being the orig- inators of the famous Daybreak and Purity asters. The company was incorporated in 1895, and they now dO' a large and profit- able business which is constantly increasing owing to the able management of those who are at its head. Mr. Vick married Miss Eloise Shute, a daughter of Leverett, and Mary (Brownell) Shute, of Otsego county. New York. She died April 22, 1901, at the age of forty-one years. Five children were born of this union, namely : Albert F., who is now with his father as his assistant ; Laura E. ; Will- iam W., who died at the age of seven years; Fred C. ; and Irene L. On February 4, 1902, Mr. Vick married Mrs. Ettie (But- ler) Thayer. Socially he is a member of Corinthian Temple Lodge, No. 805, A. F. & A. M., and is also a member of Lalla Rook Grotto of Rochester. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. HOBART GEORGE ARNOLD. MONG the representative business men of Rochester who have done much toward its upbuilding and development probably none are better known than the gentleman whose name introduces this sketch. As a real es- tate dealer he has been prominently identified with the business interests of the city for many years and is a recognized leader in commercial circles. Mr. Arnold was born in Chatham,, Mid- dlesex county, Connecticut, July 8, 1836, and comes of good old Revolutionary stock, his paternal great-grandfather, Jabez THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. = 51 Arnold, having aided the colonies in their struggle for independence. He took part in tlia battle of Bunker Hill and the Quebec expedition in 1775, and was also a soldier of the French and Indian war in 1758. As one O'f the prominent and influential men of his community he was elected to the state legislature of Connecticut, his home being in that state. William E. Arnold, the father of our subject, was born on the 5th of May, 1809, in Connecticut, and made his home in that state until 1839, when he came to Roches- ter, New York, and resided here until his death, which occurred December 2, 1884. He was an inventor of considerable note, hav- ing taken out a large number of very orig- inal and useful patents on machines and ar- ticles of different kinds, and for years he carried on a large and successful business in the manufacture of the Arnold sash and blind locks, which were used very extensive- ly all over the United States and Canada, and are still in use. During his early life, before steam- was used as a motive power on ferry boats, a large prize was offered for the best horse power for that purpose. He) became a competitor and produced what was acknowledged to be the best, but as steam came intoi use about that time it sup- ■erceded the other, though Mr. Arnold's pat- ■ent was largely used for many years. The commissioner of patents once said that these two-horse power inventions were the best and most original in the patent office at Washington, D. C. Mr. Arnold's early life was principally devoted to the manufacture ■of those articles which he invented, but later he gave his attention to his real estate in- terests in Rochester, owning a large amount of property in that city. He laid out and dedicated to the use of the public park which bears his name and also laid out many city lots which are now covered with some of the finest residences in Rochester. During his declining years he invented what is known as the Arnold steam cooker and sterilizer, which is now very exten- sively used all over the country and alsO' by the government, it being pronounced by physicians and druggists the best for the purpose on the market. By his ballot Mr. Arnold supported the men and measures of the Republican party, but never cared for political preferment, desiring rather to give his undivided attention tO' his extensive business interests. In his family were two children, of whom our subject is the younger. His sis- ter, Mary Antoinette, married Rev. Dr. John Howard Castle, who was pastor of the First Baptist church of Philadelphia a num- ber of years, and later was at the head of the Baptist Theological Seminary at To- ronto, Canada, until his health failed. There has lately been erected an addition to that seminary which is called the Castle Memor- ial. Mr. Castle is now deceased and his widow resides in Rochester. Hobart G. Arnold was only three years old when he accompanied the family on their removal to Rochester in 1839, and here he still continues to reside. When a young- man he assisted his father in the manufac- turing business and later in laying out and ornamenting tracts of land, including Vick, Union, Upton, Culver and Rundle Parks and Portsmouth Terrace. They were pio- neers in the restricting of the class of build- ings and sale of liquors on all land in which 252 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. they dealt, and were also prime movers in the improvement of many of the streets of the city. For six years, during the early '80s Mr. Arnold erected one hundred and seventy-tive residences in one of the finest portions of the city, being his own archi- tect. Since then he has mainly devoted his time and energies to the real-estate business and has met with excellent success in the undertaking. In 1862 Mr. Arnold was united in mar- riage with Miss Harriet N. Hitchcock, of Rochester, a daughter of Leonard Hitch- cock, who was one of the leading hardware merchants of the city and very prominent in the Presbyterian church. By this union were born five children, namely : Carrie May is the wife of Arthur Castle, by whom she has two children. Marguerite and Caro- lyn, and they reside on Meigs street, Ro- chester. Mary C. is the wife of Robert Hawley, a furniture manufacturer of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and they have one child, Hobart Arnold, named for his grandfather. Charles Howard, a resident of Buffalo, 'New York, married Mrs. Kath- arine Zanizer, and is traveling auditor for the Bell Telephone Company. They have one daughter, Katharine Margaret. Har- riet L. is the wife of H. W. Brower, who is connected with the Erie Coal Company at Buffalo, and they have one child, Marion. Raymond C. is connected with his brother- in-law in the furniture manufacturing busi- ness at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold are members of the Park Avenue Baptist church, and he is identified with the Republican party. He is a man of excellent business and executive ability, whose sound judgment, unflagging enterprise and capable management have brought to him a well merited success. In manner he is pleasant and cordial, which, combined with his sterling worth, makes him one of the popular citizens of Roches- ter. GEORGE CHAPMAN. EORGE CHAPMAN, who is now living a retired life in Brighton, came to America almost empty- handed and thus worked his way steadily upward, gaining as the years have passed a comfortable competence as the re- sult of his industry and enterprise. He was tern on a farm in County Kent, England, May 12, 1820, a son of Joseph and Hannah (Oyler) Chapman. Both parents were edu- cated, cultured people, who spent their entire lives in England, where the father died at the age of fifty. The mother, long surviv- ing, passed away about 1889. She was his second wife, but the four children of the former marriage never realized they had a step-mother, as she gave them the same fond attention that she bestowed upon her own GEO. CHAPMAN THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 257 mon means of travel, but when steam pack- ets were used in transporting people and mercliandise from one part of the country to another. Mr. Chauncey attended the schools near his home and supplemented his study by broad knowledge gained from reading, ex- perience and observation, becoming a well informed man. Serving an apprenticeship to one of the leading contractors and build- ers of Syracuse, New York, he became an experienced workman in that line and an ex- pert in the use of tools. For some years he was employed in the manufacture of boxes and conducted a box factory of his own for one year. He also worked at bridge build- ing in different parts of the west, and later was in the employ of one of the large con- tractors of Rochester, working on many of the fine structures of this city. When about forty years of age he removed to his father's farm on the Lyell road and throughout the remainder of his life gave his attention to agricultural pursuits, capably superintend- ing the cultivation and improvement of his land. On the 8th of September, 1858, Mr. Chauncey was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Tegg, of Rochester, a daughter of George and Harriet (Naylor) Tegg. Her father, who wac a veterinary surgeon and followed that profession throughout life, was born in London, England, and in 1851 emigrated to America, bringing with him his family of children, namely: William; George M. ; Jane M. and Harriet H., both now deceased; Elizabeth; Albert; Mary A. and John. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey were born four children, George, the eldest, married Miss Nellie Parrot, of Canada; Amelia B. is the wife of Albert Lawrence, of Macedon, New York; and Minnie F. and Frederick H. are at home. Mr. Chauncey was a man of genial tem- perament, social disposition and affable man- ner. His life was actuated by high prin- ciples and his record was ever commendable. In his political views he was an unfaltering Republican, firm in his advocacy of the prin- ciples of the party, yet he would never con- sent to hold office seeking not such reward for party fealty. In business he was ever straightforward and reliable and all who knew him respected him for the sterling qualities of his manhood. He passed away in October, 1895, and deep' regret was ex- pressed by his many friends throughout the community. LE ROY SATTERLEE. E ROY SATTERLEE, widely known in connection with educa- tional matters in Rochester, New York, was horn on his father's farm in Washington county. New York, August 7, 1819. His father, Joel Satterlee, was a descendant of Nicholas Satterlee, an Englishman, who as early as 1669, became a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island. Bish- op Henry Yates Satterlee, and other well- 25^ THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. known representatives of the name, were descended from Benedict Satterlee, who was a brother of Nicholas. Mr. Satterlee' s early education was sup- plemented by an academic course, and by years of study and research. Through the greater part of his life he was engaged in educational work. After teaching for sev- eral years at Glens Falls and elsewhere, he came to Rochester in the fall of 1849, and was engaged as principal of public school No. 5, which position he filled with marked ability until about 1854, when he opened a private school on State street. In the sum- mer of 1850, after he had been teaching in Rochester for nearly a year, the public schools were re-organized, and a new sys- tem of classification adopted. In this ad- vance step he rendered efficient aid, and public school No. 5, of which he had charge, took high rank and was regarded as a model in all respects. His private sciiool on State street at once took high rank, and led later on, in association with Dr. N. W. Benedict, to the establishment of the Rochester Colle- giate Institute, at the corner of Atwater and Oregon streets. His relation with Dr. Benedict was maintained for a time, but for several years he was sole principal. During this period, however, he was absent from the city one year, having accepted a pro- fessorship in the newly established Univer- sity of Chicago. Preferring to make his home in Rochester, however, he returned to this city at the expiration of the year. In 1868, finding that his health was no longer equal to the work of teaching, he engaged in other occupations, — at one time acting as financial agent of the University of Roch- ester, and for the last eight years of his life as librarian of the Court of Appeals Library in this city. In all the positions which he was called upon to fill, his duties were dis- charged with fidelity and success. As a teacher he was perhaps best known, and has left a brilliant record of his work in that main pursuit of his life. He had the facul- ty of winning the confidence and respect of the pupils under his charge, of inciting them to diligence in their work and to the thor- ough mastery of whatever study they pur- sued. While living he had the satisfaction of knowing from the hearty utterances of former pupils that his labors in the class room were appreciated ,and that the3; at- tributed their success in after life in no small degree to the suggestions there kindly and diligently made. In 1865 the University of Rochester conferred upon Professor Sat- terlee the honorary degree of Master of Arts. In early manhood Professor Satterlee was married to Harriet Hudnut, a native of Livingston county, New York, who was, like himself, of English descent. Four chil- dren were born unto them : Eugene H., a lawyer of Rochester ; Emma, the wife of the Rev. Cornelius S. Savage, of Oswego, New York ; Ida, the widow of Otto E. Curtis, of Decatur, Illinois; and Richard H., an oc- culist of Buffalo, New York. On first becoming a resident of Roch- ester Professor Satterlee united with the First Baptist church, and this connection continued within a few years of his death, when on account of a change of residence, he became a member of the Park Avenue Baptist church. Fle died on the 4th of No- vember, 1888, after a brief illness, in which he was attended by his son Richard and two THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 259 of his former pupils, Dr. William S. Ely and be remembered as a man of rare intelligence Dr. Charles S. Starr. In the community in and force of character, and of singularly which he lived Professor Satterlee will long gracious, helpful and courteous bearing. CHARLES W. CROSMAN. OR over sixty years the name of Crosman has been inseparably con- nected with the business interests of Rochester, and is well-known wherever the fame of the "Flower City" has spread. To) this family probably more than toi any other is the name of Flower city due, for here they have en- gaged in the seed and florist business for al- most two-thirds of a century. Charles W. Crosman was born here on the 13th of January, 1847, ^^^d is a son of Charles F. Crosman, a native of the Green Mountain state, his birth having occurred in Bennington, Vermont, November 2, 1802. There the father made his home until the age of sixteen years, when he went to Col- umbia county. New York, and lived in a community of Shakers until coming to Rochester in 1838. Shortly after his ar- rival here he established himself in the wholesale and retail seed business, which is now so successfully carried on by his sons, Charles W. and George F. In 1843 Mr. Crosman was united in marriage with Miss Mary L. Wilson, of Fenner, New York, who died September 20, 1877, and he passed away July 22, 1865, the remains of both being interred in Mt. Hope canetery. In his death the city real- ized that it had lost one of its best and most reliable business men, as well as a progres- sive and public-spirited citizen. He had a family of four children, namely; Sarah C, now the wife of George M. Shepard, whose home is at 517 Monroe avenue, Rochester; and Charles W., George F. and Daniel T., all residents of this city. Charles W. Crosman acquired his edu- cation in the public schools of Rochester, and early became familiar with the seed business in his father's establishment. Al- though neither he nor his brother had at- tained their majority at the time of their father's death, they succeeded to the busi- ness, and so well and capably has it since been managed that to-day Crosman Broth- ers' is the largest seed house in the world. When one considers that these young men began business at the age of eighteen and fourteen years respectively, their success is truly phenomenal, and they and their de- scendants may well take a just pride in what has been accomplished. As soon as it came under their control they began to formulate plans for its enlargement, and little by little it has developed until it has now reached its present gigantic proportions. 26o THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. On the 6th of February, 1884, Mr. Cros- man married Miss Josephine Godard, of Brooklyn, a daughter of the well known C. W. Godard, who was mayor of Albany prior to his removal to New York city, and later was collector of the port of New York for many years. By his marriage were born two children : Lillie L. and H. Josephine, both attending the Rochester schools. Mr. Crosman is a member of both the New York State and the Western New York Agricultural Societies, and is ex- president of the Seedman's Protective League. He is also a member of the Roch- ester Chamber of Commerce and of sev- eral Masonic bodies, and occupies an en- viable position in both business and social circles. GEORGE FREDERICK CROSMAN. EORGE FREDERICK GROS- SMAN, the younger member of the firm of Crosman Brothers, prom- inent florists and seedmen of Rochester, was born in that city, July 14, 1852, and attended its public schools and DeGraff Military Academy. Assuming the responsibilities of a business man when a mere boy of fourteen years has developed and broadened his character as perhaps nothing else would have done. Not only has he and "his brother contributed largely to the general prosperity of Rochester by the successful operation of one of the most im- portant industries of the city, but they have also done much to promote the welfare of other places by carrying on branch estab- lishments at Coburg and AVellington, On- tario, where their famous peas are grown for seed. Mr. Crosman was married on the 9th of October, 1879, to Miss Ella D. Todd, the only daughter of Ira Todd, one of the prominent citizens of Brighton, New York. She died November 4, 1879, ^^^ ^'^^^ ^^' mains were interred in Mt. Hope cemetery, Rochester. She left two daughters, Clara M. and Beatrice L. On the 19th of June, 1 90 1, Mr. Crosman was again married, his second union being with Miss Gertrude M. Hollister, of St. Louis, a daughter of Eli T. Hollister, president of the Crescent Printing Company of St. Louis, which is one of the largest concerns of the kind in the city. Mr. Hollister was formerly one of the largest wholesale commission mer- chants of that place, handling his goods in carload lots. He married Mary Elizabeth Pitts, of Alton, Illinois, and to them were born four children. The Pitts family was an early Massachusetts family, and the Hollisters a Connecticut family. Mrs. Cros- man's grandfather, Reed H. Hollister, went to Honolulu when it was a trade point, and THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 261 there established the HoUister Drug Com- pany which is still in existence. Fraternally Mr. Crosman is a member of the various Masonic bodies O'f Rochester, and has taken a very active part in the works of the order, holding various offices. He is now sovereign grand inspector general of the thirty-third degree of the Supreme Council, an honor to which few have at- tained in the state. Mr. Crosman is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and the New York State and Western New York Agricultural Societies. He and his brother stand deservedly high in business and social circles of their native city, and are numbered among the representative and prominent men of Rochester. GEORGE WASHINGTON FISHER. UMBERED among the prominent early settlers and leading busi- ness men of Rochester was George Washington Fisher, now deceased, who outlived nearly all of those who' were in business here during his prime. He was born in Dover, Massachusetts, on the 29th of June, 18 14, and belonged to a good old colonial family, his ancestors having come to the new world prior to the Revolution- ary war, in which struggle they took up arms against the mother country. The progenitor of the family in America was Anthony Fisher, who- came from Suffolk, England, and settled in Dedham, Massa- chusetts, in 1637. His son Daniel Fisher was one of the most prominent men of Ded- ham, Massachusetts, being a representative to the general court from 1658 to 1682, with the exception of two years, and speak- er of the house of deputies. He was also chosen one of the committee of thirteen to draw up an answer tO' a letter written by King Charles II, in May, 1663, and two years later was selected with the governor and others tO' peruse those objections which his majesty's commissioners had made against our laws and tO' consider what it was necessary to be done thereto and present the same toi the court. These and other posi- tions show the eminence of this early an- cestor of our subject. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com- pany of Massachusetts, and held the rank of first sergeant in 1655. From him our subject traced his descent through John Fisher, Sr., a resident of Dedham, and John, Jr., Samuel and Captain Samuel Fisher, the last named being his grandfather and the father of four sons, three of whom were graduates of Harvard University. The Captain was among the minute men who fought at Lexington during the Revolu- tionary war, while our subject's father, Col- 262 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. onel George Fisher, was in command of Fort Warren in Boston harbor during the war O'f 1812. Subsequently the latter came to Rochester, New York, through the in- fluence of Governor De Witt Clinton, who was his personal friend, and who prevailed upon him as a civil engineer to take charge •of the construction of a section of the Erie canal. From 1821 he made his home here, having purchased land at the junction of what is now West and Caledonia avenues. In company with our subject he went to New Orleans in 1831, where he died six weeks after his arrival, but his son remained there over two years. In 1834 George W. Fisher returned to Rochester and embarked in the book busi- ness with the late Everard Peck, whom he ultimately succeeded at No. 6 Exchange street, where he continued to carry on busi- ness until his retirement in 1871. He was also the publisher of many useful books still in much demand, one of which has had a larger sale than any book of similar kind ever gotten out in Rochester. It is still published by the family, over a million cop- ies having been sold. During the period of nearly forty years in which he was engaged in business in Rochester, Mr. Fisher was one of the best known book sellers of western New York, as well as one of the representa- tive business men of the city. Mr. Fisher wedded Miss Mary J. Acer, a granddaughter of William Acer, who came to Monroe county in 1790 and bought from the Indians a large tract of land in the town of Pittsford, the claim being sub- sequently confirmed by Phelps & Gorham, the landed magnates of western New York. He was from Hadley, Massachusetts, and his wife was the beautiful Dorothy Adams, of Amherst, Massachusetts, who was a cousin of Samuel Adams and also of Presi- dent John Adams, as well as a descendant of Nathaniel Dickinson, of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Throughout life William Acer continued to reside upon his original farm in Pittsford, comprising many hun- dred acres, and he made many improve- ments upon the same, erecting thereon the second frame house in the town. There he died July 10, 1808, and his wife passed away May 12, 1814. Their son, David Adams Acer, the father of Mrs. Fisher, was born in Hadley, Massachusetts, and succeed- ing to his father's estate, he continued the ^vork of improvement, and upon his land built the first schoolhouse in the district, which he presented to the town. He married Sally Post, of Thetford, Vermont, a de- scendant of Judge Joseph Otis of Scituate, Massachusetts, a prominent man of Ply- mouth county and a representative to the general court from 1703 to 1714. Her family were early owners of the Daniel Webster place at Marshfield, Massachusetts. She was a very remarkable woman of ex- ceptional ability, refinement and Christian character, and exerted considerable influ- ence in the home, church and society. She lived on the old homestead in Pittsford from the date of her marriage in 181 1 until her death in 1880. Mr. Acer was prominently identified with chuixh and educational af- fairs, and he assisted in supporting Oberlin College. His home was known as "Zion's Tavern." He was an extensive traveler and a man of broad culture and infor- mation. Mr. Fisher died on the 24th of Februa- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 263 ry, 1895, at his home on Troup street, Roch- ester where he had resided since 1849. ^~^^ was one of the first to join the Rochester Union Greys, and as secretary of that corps read very entertaining "extra minutes" at their annual meetings for forty-four years. He attended and gave hberaUy to the sup- port of St. Lulce's Episcopal church, of which his wife and family were members. He was widely and favorably known and well merited the high regard in which he was uniformly held. Mrs. Fisher owns the old Acer homestead in Pittsford, which is the oldest place in Monroe comity still in possession of the original family, they hav- ing held it for over a century. REV. JAMES J. LEARY. HERE is no position held by man more important than pastor oi a church, nor is there a position that has attached to it greater import- ance or responsibility when properly con- ceived and conscientiously discharged. This is more essentially the case with the clergy- man, of the Catholic faith, for he is held more as an instructor and guide, not only in religious matters, but in moral and so- cial conduct, by his congregation. There were few men by character and education better fitted to preside over a people in all these relations than the late Father Leary, who at the time of his death was rector of St. Mary's church on South street, Roch- ester, near Court street. Father Leary was born in this county on the 1 6th of October, 1851, and was one of a family of ten children, whose parents were James and Anne (Weadick) Leary, natives of Ireland, who came to America in 1849. The fatlier, who was a railroad superin- tendent, died July 28, 1877, and the mother departed this life August 2, 1900. During his boyhood Father Leary at- tended the Christian Brothers' Academy at Rochester, and continued his studies at St. Andrews Preparatory Seminary, Rochester, New York. He next entered St. Hyacinth's College, Hamilton, Ontario, where he pur- sued a course in the classics, and his pre- paration for entering the priesthood was completed at St. Joseph's Pro'vincial Sem- inary at Troy, New York, where he was graduated. On the 6th of October, 1878, he was ordained at Rochester by Rt. Rev. Bishop McQuaid, being the first graduate of St. Andrew's Seminary to be advanced to Holy Orders. Father Leary's first work after his or- dination was as assistant pastor of the church of the Immaculate Conception, Rochester, where he remained one year, and was then rector of St. Paul's Church, Hone- oye Falls, for nine years, during which time 264 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. he built the commodious church at East Rush. Returning to Rochester, he became pastor of Corpus Christi church and school which he built and where he remained thir- teen years, during which time, land valued at twelve thousand dollars was purchased for the site of the new church which is to^ be erected this year. On the 2nd of June, 1901, he entered upon his duties as rector of St. Mary's church, where he labored un- tiringly up to the time of his death Decem- ber 23, 1 90 1, Kind and pleasing in manner he made many friends, and was held in the highest regard not only by the people of his own parish but by all whoi knew him. Although modest and retiring in disposi- tion he was widely known in Rochester, both for his simple piety and devotion to the welfare of the poor. He was a scholar- ly gentleman, but was first and fore- most a parish priest, and the friend of every man, woman and child with whom he came in contact. Under his ministrations the parish of St. Mary's continued its good work in the community in which it is sit- uated. JOHN RAUBER. OHN RAUBER, deceased, was for many years one of the leading business meii of Rochester, being a member of the well known firm of Whitmcre, Rauber. & Vicinus. He was born in Prussia, Germany, July 4, 1835, a son of Jobn and Katherine (Fid) Rauber, in whose family were six children, of whom three are still living. The father was a farmer by occupation. When nine years of age Mr. Rauber came with his parents tO' the United States and, settling in Rochester, he completed his education in the public schools of this city. At an early age he began contracting and in 1869 organized the firm of Rauber & Vici- nus, but in 1875 the company was re-organ- ized as Whitmore, Rauber & Vicinus, under which name business was carried on up to the time of his death. They were among the most competent and successful contractors of the city. Mr. Rauber made the first cement sidewalk in Rochester and was one of the heavy contractors when the new sys- tem of sewerage was put in. Most of his work was in street paving, tunnel, sidewalk and sewer construction, but at times he also had charge of railroad and building con- tracts of importance. He superintended the construction of the last system, of water works from Hamlock Lake, in which he took a just pride. Mr. Rauber was presi- dent of the Rochester Brewing Company at one time; was vice president of the Roch- ester German Brick & Tile Company; a di- rector of the Rochester German Insurance Company ; and held many other positions of trust and honor. He was also a director of St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, and was a man of broad and liberal views, who kept THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 265 well posted on the questions and issues of the day. In 1854 Mr. Rauber was united in mar- riage with Miss Sepellia Bushett, a daugh- ter of Jacob Bushett of Germany, who was a manufacturer of jewelry, together with guns and rifles, whereby he accumulated considerable wealth, and for three years prior to his death made his home in Roch- ester. Of the seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Rauber two are now deceased, these being Josephine, who married Dr. Shubert and died in 1892 ; and Helen, who married William Keller and died July 5, 1899. Those living are Mrs. Robert Sie- bert, Mrs. Johji H. Lehman, Matilda, Charles S. and John N. The mother and daughter. Miss Matilda, an accomplished young lady, occupy an elegant residence at No'. 572 Clinton avenue north. Mr. Rauber died at his summer home on Bath Beach avenue, Ontario Beach, July 24, 1901, and the funeral was held at St. Michael's church, Rochester, of which he was one of the founders. He was a prom- inent member of the First Regiment Knights of St. John, and that body attended the funeral uniformed and equipped to pay their respects to his memory. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery of this city. Mr. Rauber was held in the highest respect and esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, and to them his death was a severe loss as well as to his im- mediate family. It is but just and merited praise tO' say of him, that as a business man he ranked among the ablest ; as a citizen he was honorable, prompt and true tO' every en-- gageraent ; and as a husband and father was a model worthy of all imitation; unassum- ing in manner; sincere in his friendships; and steadfast and unswerving in his loyal- ty to the right. WILLIAM C. ROWLEY. g|ROMINENT among the representa- tive lawyers of Rochester, New York, was numbered the Hon. William Chester Rowley, now de- ceased. His life was devoted to labors wherein wealth and influence availeth little or naught, the measure of success depend- ing upon mentality, the ability— both nat- ural and acquired and the broad culture of the individual. Possessing all the requisite qualities of the able lawyer Mr. Rowley ad- vanced to a position prominent at the Mon- roe county bar. A native of Columbia county, New York, he was born in 181 7. His father, also a native of that county, was a farmer by oc- cupation, and his diligaice and entei-prise brought to him. marked success in his under- takings, so that he accumulated consider- able wealth. His last years were spent in 266 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. -Battle Creek, Michigan, where he lived re- tired until called to his final rest. William C. Rowley acquired the greater part of his literary education in Columbia county and when a yoimg man came to Monroe county, where he engaged in teach- ing school for a time. He later entered the office of Mr. Bellows, a prominent attorney of Pittsford, and after being admitted to the bar he located in Battle Creek, Michigan, but the climate there did not agree with him and he returned to Pittsford. Soon after- ward he opened an office in Rochester, where he continued in practice until his de- cease, with the exception of the time which he spent upon the bench. In 1881 he was elected county judge on the Democratic ticket and filled the office so acceptably that he was re-elected and served for two terms to the entire satisfaction of the general pub- lic. His mind was analytical, logical and inductive. With a thorough and compre- hensive knowledge of the fundamental prin- ciples of law, he combined a familiarity with statutory law and a sober, clear judgmait which made him not only a formidable ad- versary in legal combat, but also ranked him among the best county judges in the state, his opinions being so fair and impar- tial and SO' in harmony with legal principles that he won the commendation of the bar and of the general public. Mr. Rowley was twice married, his first union being with Miss Lydia Huntington, a daughter of Dr. Huntington, an eminent physician of Pittsford. Five children were born of that union. On the 8th of June, 1865, the Judge was again married, his sec- ond union being with Mrs. Caroline Hop- kins, the widow oi Allen Hopkins, who was one of the most distinguished members of the bar in this part of the state. By that marriage Mrs. Hopkins had one son, George C. Politically Judge Rowley always affil- iated with the Democratic party and took quite an active part in public affairs, giving his hearty co-operation to many movements for the public good. He was a devout mem- ber of St. Luke's Episcopal church tO' which his widow also belongs, and he well merited the high regard in which he was uniformly held. He died on the 26th of July, 1885, and his loss was deeply felt, not only by his professional brethren but by his many friends in political and social circles. JOHN H. ROCHESTER. r is most fitting that there be accorded whose members have been so prominent in due mention in the biographical his- promoting the various interests which have tory of Monroe county of the last contributed to the city's welfare and prog- male representative of a family ress along all lines of substantial improve- whose name is borne by the county seat and ment. Since the time when the first mem- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 267 bers of the Rochester family located on the site of the city the name has figured con- spicuously in connection with its material, social, intellectual and moral development. Fortunate is the man who' has back of him an ancestry honorable and distinguished and happy is he if his lines of life are cast in harmony therewith. In person, and in tal- ents Mr. Rochester is a worthy scion of his race, and after more than half a century's honorable and active connection with the banking interests of the city, he is now liv- ing a retired life, having long since passed the Psalmist's span of three score years and ten — a venerable man whose upright life should serve as a source of inspiration and as an example for emulation. Mr. Rochester was born in the city which is still his home, April 20, 1828, and the schools here afforded him his literary education, while his practical business train- ing came tO' him through his father's in- struction and guidance. In 1846 he secured a position in the Rochester City Bank, of which his father was the presidait, and thus he obtained a comprehensive understand- ing of the business which enabled him, some years afterward, to successfully con- duct a private banking establishment. With his brother's assistance he conducted his own enterprise for five years and was then elected to the cashiership of the Flour City Bank, acting in that capacity for three years. In 1867 the Mechanics Savings Bank was organized through the instrumentality of prominent citizens, among whom was Mr. Rochester, and he was elected secretary and treasurer, continuing in that position until January i, 1899, a period of thirty-one and a half years. For thirty-one times he has been elected to the office without a dissenting vote and directed and managed the affairs of the institution, placing it upon a most solid financial basis and making it one of the leading financial concerns in this part of the country. Its business annually increased, returning a good dividend to the stock hold- ers, and its success was very largely due to the efforts, capability and straightforward management of Mr. Rochester. At length he retired to private life and thus ended more than fifty years connection with the banking interests of the city, in which he ever sus- tained an unassailable reputation as a finan- cier. Benevolent, social, church and literary interests and organizations have claimed his attention and enjoyed the benefit of his co- operation. He was president of the Roch- ester Club and a member of the Genesee Valley Club and the Whist Club. He was vestryman of St. Luke's Episcopal church and for twejity-two years served as its treas- urer, while for a quarter of a century he managed the finances of the Church Home, as its treasurer. He occupied a similar po- sition in the Red Cross Society and was treasurer of the committee for the relief of the yellow fever sufferers. He has been president of the Rochester Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution and was president of the Rochester Historical Society, in the annals of which his family occupied so prominent a position. He was also a mem- ber of Rochester Lodge, No. 6, A. F. & A. M., and served as its treasurer many years. Though ever ready to tender advice and assistance in public matters Mr. Rochester has always refused to accept public oiBce 268 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. save a membership on the board of park commissioners, of which he was vice presi- dent. By travel in his own country and abroad, by extensive reading and study, he acquired the mastery of many subjects of in- terest and importance to his professional colleagues of the civic body in which he was a leader and to all who aim to improve the conditions oi life. This comprehensive intellectual development, united to a gentle disposition and cordial demeanor formed in Mr. Rochester an irresistable attractiveness, which has gained him the friendship of old and young without distinction. He is now living quietly at his residence at No. 56 South AVashington street. His life record has been an honor to the city which has honored him with its unqualified confidence and respect and Rochester has been en- riched by his personality and his labors. ETHAN ALLEN HOPKINS. r is an important public duty to honor and perpetuate as far as is possible the memory of an eminent citizen — one who b\' his blameless and hon- orable life and distinguished career reflected credit not only upon the city in which he made his home but upon the state. Through such memorials as this at hand and individ- ual and the character of his services are kept in remembrance, and the importance of those services acknowledged. His example in whatever field his work may have been done, thus stands as an object lesson tO' those who come after him, and though dead he still .speaks. Long after all recollection of his personality shall have faded from the minds lof men, the less perishable record may tell ;the story of his life and commend his ex- ample for imitation. No man was ever more respected in Rochester or ever more fvilly enjoyed the confidence of the people than Ethan Allen Hopkins. In his life time tloe p.eople of his state rejoiced in his ad- vanvement and in the honors to which he at- tained, and since his death they have cher- ished his memory. He was one of the most brilliant attorne}-s at the Monroe count}' bar at the time of his demise and his ability is yet remembered with pleasure by those who were associated with him in his professional labors. Mr. Hopkins was born in Vermont, in 1 8 14. His father, an enterprising business man, removed to Homer, where the son at- tended Cortland Academy and later he pur- sued a course in Union College, in which he was graduated with high honors, his vale- dictory address being said to have been the finest ever delivered in that school up to that time. He took up the study of law in Syracuse under the direction of Judge Law- rence, at that time a noted attorney and after being admitted to the bar he located in Rochester, where he soon established a good practice, always maintaining his offices in the Brooks building. He was employed by THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 269 the New York Central Railroad and had a large amount oif legal work for the com- pany. He was eminently successful as a practitioner. He was strong in argument, logical in reasoning and had a comprehen- sive and thorough understanding of the principles of jurisprudence. Mr. Hopkins was united in marriage to Miss Caroline R. Conger, a daughter of Obediah and Elizabeth (Remington) Con- ger, of New Hartford, a suburb of Utica, New York. The wedding was celebrated in 1844 ^nd unto them was born a son, George C, of this city. In his political views Mr. Hop^kins was a Democrat and strongly en- dorsed the principles of the party but never sought or desired office. In .social life he was popular and prominent. He had a keen, sparking wit and exuberant spirits, com- bined with the polish and culture of a col- lege bred man, and he was always welcomed to an honored place in the best social gather- ings. He passed away in 1861, and the bar lost one of its most able rqjresentatives and Rochester a loyal and public-spirited citi- zen. He held friendship inviolable and was as true to a mutual understanding or spoken agreement as he was to a written compact. REV. WILLIAM KESSEL. OR eighteen years the Rev. William Kessel has devoted his life to the redemption of man as a priest of the Catholic church and is now in charge of St. Joseph's church in Rochester — one oif the largest of this denomination in the city. He is a native of Germany, his birth having occurred in the fatherland, September 23, 1853. In January, 1867, he .came to America with his parents, Philip and Sophia (Steinhauser) Kessel, who were also natives of Germany and had three chil- dren. The. family .first located in Buffalo, New York,, where he spent his boyhood at- tending the parochial schools. Going to -Ilchester, Maryland, in. 1873, he remained ten years at that place in work preparatory to taking his orders. He pursued both his literary and theological studies at the Col- lege of the order of Redemptorist, com- pleting the course in 1883. On the 22d of September, 1883, he was ordained to the Catholic priesthood and was given charge of the Holy Redeemer church in New York city, where he remained until 1893. In that year he was transferred to St. Boniface church in Philadelphia, con- tinuing there for a year and a half, when he was given charge of St. James parish in Baltimore, Maryland. He came thence to his present parish and has since continued pastor of St. Joseph's church. In the parish are six hundred families, and in connection with the church there is a well equipped 270 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. school of thi-ee hundred and fifty pupils, who are instructed by the sisters of Notre Dame. Father Kessel is noted for his kind and gen- ial manner and makes friends among all de- nominations. He is most untiring in l work and with a strong and earnest nature accomplishing great good among his paris ioners. STEPHEN RITZENTHALER. N important element in our Amer- ican citizenship is that furnished by the fatherland. From Germany have come men of strong purpose, of unfaltering perseverance and of honor- able principles, and they have made for themselves honorable places in the business world and gained the respect and confidence of their fellow men. A representative of this class is Stephen Ritzenthaler, who for a long period was an active factor in the business life of Honeoye Falls and is now living retired. He owes his success entirely to his own efforts, and worthily has he won the proud America title of a self-made man — the only title which the republic bestows for in this land labor is king. Mr. Ritzenthaler was born in the state of Baden, on the River Rhine, December 25, 1825, a son of Joseph and Gertrude (Freund) Ritzenthaler. His father was a wagonmaker by trade and possessed much natural mechanical genius. In his family were thirteen children, of whom Stephen was the twelfth in order of birth and now the only survivor. Among the others were John, Preno, Peter, Anna, Emransa, Heli and Teressa. In accordance with the educational la\ of Germany the subject oi this review a tended school, and in his youth he also a sisted his father. He was twenty years 1 age when, in 1846, he became a member 1 the German army, with which he was co: nected until 1850, having the rank of co poral. Fie participated in the war betwef Germany and Denmark, which took plai in 1848 in Schleswig-Holstein. After the i turn of the army to Baden the people r belled against the grand duke Leopold, ar the army oi thirty thousand troops joine the rebelious forces because of the oppressi reign of their ruler. Leopold then appeah to the king of Prussia, who raised an arn commanded by his brother William, afte ward emperor of Germany, who' with I troops aided in crushing out the rebellic after a campaign of three months, in whic the leaders of the movement were execute Stephen Ritzenthaler was a prisoner of w; for eleven weeks in the fortified city ( Rostatt, after which he returned hom H H H N W H > It' W THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 275 Knowing, of course, he would be called to the army again, he worked hard to get suf- ficient money to come to America, and on the very day the orders came for him to re- turn to the army he sailed for the United States, seeking the freedom of the new world. He landed on American shores on the 4th of March, 1850, after a number of weeks spent upon the water, the vessel on which he had taken passage leaving the old world on the 15th of January. He had many exciting experiences in his attempt to escape from the fatherland and underwent many hardships in trying to gain a start in the new world. His money was exhausted by the time he reached Albany, and going to an old German tavernkeeper he related the circumstances in which he was placed, and left his trunk with his fellow country- man in return for a ticket which the tavern- keeper purchased for him. In the spring of 1851 Mr. Ritzenthaler arrived in Rochester and learned the coop- er's trade, which lie followed for m^any years. For three years he resided in Chapinsville, New York, and then went to Chicago in 1854, but the same year returned tO' Chap- insville, where he remained until 1861, when he took up his abode in Honeoye Falls. Here he engaged in the coopering business, and also manufactured staves, spokes and heads and sawed lumber wagon gearing, and made all kinds of bracket work. He also operated a sawmill, carrying on these pur- suits for a number of years, in which he en- joyed a constantly increasing patronage that brought to him a good income. In 1876 he disposed of his sawmill, and in 1878 he opened a hotel in Honeoye Falls, which he conducted for twenty-two years. He made it one of the popular hostelries in this part of the state, for he put forth every effort possible to promote the comfort of his guests, and his honesty in business transac- tions was proverbial. From the traveling public he received a liberal patronage, and financial success came to him as a. reward for his labors. Mr. Ritzenthaler deeded to the corporation in 1876 the ground on which is built the village hall. On the 26th of December, 185 1, oc- curred the marriage of Mr. Ritzenthaler and Miss Elizabeth Kreag, a daughter of Phillip and Mary (Shimber) Kreag. She was born November 4, 1830, in Secheim, Germany, and with her parents came to the United States in 1846, locating in Syracuse, New York, where her father and mother both died. Mr. Ritzenthaler formed the ac- quaintance of his wife in Canandaigua, New York, and sought her hand in marriage. The people for whom she was working liked her so well that they tried to dissuade her from marrying, and the lady went so far as to go to the village where Mr. Ritzen- thaler was working to make inquiries about him. There she was told that he was very industrious, working night and day, and as she could hear no adverse criticisms the courtship progressed, and the couple were eventually married. Unto them were born the following named: Pierce, who mar- ried Miss Milbeyer, of Syracuse; Christine, the wife of John Lapp, of Rochester; Mary, who died at the age of twenty-eight years ; Henry, who died at the age of twenty-four years; Katherine and Kate, both of whom died at the age of five; and one that died 276 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. in infancy. The deceased all passed away in Honeoye Falls. Mr. Ritzenthaler and his family are communicants of the Catholic church, and he is a Democrat m nis political views. He has a beautiful home on Mon- roe street in Honeoye Falls, and there he is living in honorable retirement fram labor. He has never had occasion to regret his de- termination to make his home "in the land of the free." In this country where dili- gence and energy meet their just reward he has steadily advanced, and to-day a very de- sirable capital makes possible rest from the arduous cares of business life. His history proves what can be accomplished when one is willing to work and when perseverance and enterprise form salient features in one's character. JOSEPH B. ROR OSEPH B. ROE is nw living re- tired on the Roeside farm in the town of Penfield, Monroe county, after many years of active and successful connection with business interests. He was born upon the farm where he now resides, June 27, 1842. His father, Joseph Brewster Roe, Sr., was born in Long Island, New York, and in Butler, Wayne county, this state, was married to Charlotte Wisner, a daughter of Moses Wisner, who was one of the early settlers of Wayne county, be- coming a pioneer farmer of that locality. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Roe were born seven children, but the subject of this review is the only one now living. The father fol- lowed farming in Wjayne county until 1835, when he removed with his wife and twO' eldest children to Monroe county, purchas- ing the farm Roeside upon which his son and namesake is now living. In 1845 ^^ removed to the village of Penfield, in which he engaged in the milling business for some years. He then removed to Rochester, where he remained for three years, after which he returned to the old farm, upon which he died in March, 1858, at the age of forty-eight years. His widow long sur- vived him and died at the home of our sub- ject in Detroit, Michigan, in 1891, at the age of seventy-eight years. In the common schools of Penfield town- ship Joseph B. Roe, of this review, acquired his early education, which was supplemented by study in the Penfield Academy. For five years following the time when he became twelve years of age 'he spent the summer months in taking cream to a confectioner in Rochester and in carrying other market prod- ucts to that city. At the age of sixteen he was left fatherless and the management of the home farm devolved upon him and his older brother, Jerome. When eighteen years of age he was obliged to abandon farm work THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. '■n on account of ill health and went to Brant- ford, Ontario', where he entered the employ of an uncle, being engaged in selling fanning mills to the farmers. After a few months, however, he returned to Monroe county and secured employment in Moulson's provision store in Rochester but after a brief period he identified himself with the nursery busi- ness, with which he was connected for three years, delivering and selling" nursery stock. For the succeeding three years Mr. Roe con- ducted the old farm, as his brother had mar- ried and left the place. On the 4th of June, 1867, occurred the marriage of our subject to Miss Maria Allen, a native of Williamson, Wayne comi- ty, New York, and a daughter of Peters Allen, a farmer of that county, who died at the age of fifty-five years. Her mother, Mrs. Allen, bore the maiden name of Nancy J. Maynard and was also a native of Will- iamson, New York. She gave her hand in marriage to Mr. Allen in 1840. His birth had occurred in Dutchess county. New York, but in early manhood he had removed to Wayne county. The lady still survives her husliand and has now reached the advanced age of eighty-one years. She had but two ■children, her son being Captain E. M. Allen, a banker, living in Portland, Michigan. For a few years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Roe resided upon the farm and then went to Michigan, where he became a member of the firm of F. W. Beers & Com- pany in the publication of county atlases. In 1874 he removed to Portland, Miichigan, where for fourteen years he was one of the frm of Maynard, Allen & Company, bank- ers of that city. He also engaged in gen- eral grain and produce business for six years as a member of the firm of Maynard & Roe, and on the expiration of that period he purchased his partner's interest and con- tinued in the grain business alone for eight years, carrying on a more extensive trade in grain and produce than any other dealer in that portion of the state. He would buy anything which the farmer raised and could sell him anything he wanted to buy. In 1875 he became a member of the Detroit Board of Trade, but in 1887 he had to abandon the grain business on account of ill health. He never expected to be again able to enter commercial circles but after recuper- ating in northern M'ichigan for a year he sold out his banking interests and removed to Detroit, where he became actively en- gaged in the grain and commission business, becoming one of the best-known representa- tives in the state; in fact, the name of J. B. Roe was known throughout Michigan and he met with excellent success in his under- takings, but in June, 1900, he retired from, business, owing to ill health, and returned to his farm. He leases his land but stil) makes his home at the old place, in the en- joyment of a well-earned rest. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Roe have been bom t-AO children : J. Ethelyn is the wife of Her- bert F. Caswell, and they make their home with her father, Mr. Caswell being a travel- ing man, whidi necessitates his being on the road the greater part of the time. They have two children, Orena Frances and Mil- dred Roe. Helen Orena, a young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roe, died at the age of five 27S THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. years. Our subject and his wif j. hold mem- bership in the Methodist Episcopal church, and in politics he is a Democrat, while soci- ally he is connected with the Masonic fra- ternity, belonging- tO' both the blue lodge and chapter. JOHN LAYBOURN. SPIRIT of marked enterprise and industry characterized the business career of John Laybourn, who for twenty-one years made his home in America and in 1898 founded one of the leading industries of Rochester. Although his residence in this city covered but three years, during that time he won public con- fidence and respect by his honorable business methods and his diligence, and when he was called to his irnal rest Rochester mourned the loss of one whom it had come to respect as an honorable man and representative citi- zen. Mr. Laybourn was born in Stockton, England, in April, 1846. His father was a mechanic and John Laybourn's trend of mind was in the same direction. He learned the trade of file making in Sheffield, Eng- land, serving a full apprenticeship, after which he engaged in business on his own ac- count in that land. Thinking that he might enjoy better business opportunities in the United States, he determined to emigrate to this country. In the meantime he had married and six children were born of this union in England. Sailing tO' America, in June, 1880, he went at once tO' Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he made preparations for receiving his family, W'ho arrived six months later. He at once began the manufacture of files, establishing the Scranton File Works, and was soon in command of a good business, which he con- ducted for seventeen years, his patronage continually increasing and bringing to him a good financial return. In 1898 he removed with his family to Rochester and here put in successful operation a file manufactory, un- der the firm name of J. Laybourn & Sons, admitting his sons to a partnership in the business, which he conducted up toi the time of his death and which has since been carried on by the firm of Laybourn Brothers. Mrs. Laybourn bore the maiden name of Julia Dunn and is a daughter oi James Duma, who was a native of England, where he died a number of years ago. The six children born unto our subject and his wife in England v;ere as follows : John James, who died in infancy; James AV. ; Joseph S.; Mai-y D. ; Johanna and Walter. After com- ing toi America the family circle was in- creased by the birth of three children : John Henry, who died in Scranton, Pennsyl- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 279 vania, at the age of twelve years. Thomas F. and JuUa Hetta, who were also born in Scranton and are now with their mother. Joseph S., the only member of the family not at home, was married to Harriet E. Van Sickle, by whom he has two children, Law- rence V. and Marjorie Gladys. In religious views Mr. Laybourn was an Episcopalian, and was also socially con- nected with the Improved Order of Hepta- S'ophs, a fraternal organization, and politi- cally a Republican. About eighteen months prior to his death he suffered from a stroke of paralysis, and a second stroke resulted in his demise on the 26th of January, 190 1, his remains being interred in Mt. Hope ceme- tery. The qualities of an upright manhood were his and his peliability in business and his trustworthiness in other relations of life made him respected by all with whom he was associated. He left to his family not only a pleasant home and comfortable competence but also the priceless heritage of an un- tarnished name. Mrs. Laybourn, with her children and aged mother, still resides at No. 236 Linden street, Rochester, where they have a very at- tractive residence. The two* sons, James W. and Joseph S., have succeeded tO' the ownership of the business which they are now capably and successfully conducting at 13 River street. They make a specialty of dental and veterinary files, yet manufacture files of every description and their trade ex- tends throughout the country. The house sustains an enviable reputation in business circles and the partners are recognized as men of energy and enterprise. They con- duct their business along progressive lines and command uniform confidence. GEORGE L. CONROW. N his capacity of farmer and dealer in nursery goods George L. Conrow is known through the state of New York, where he has been disposing of his reliable wares for more years than can be recalled by some of the oldest inhab- itants. A native of Wayne county, New York, he was born in Marion, May 10, 1835, a son of Andrew and Keziah (Hull- ins) Conrow. When ten years of age he was taken by his parents to the town of Wal- worth, where the father bought a farm, upon which his son lived until attaining his majority. He received a practical common- school education and at the age of eighten began to^ teach school during the winter time, his summers being de\'oted to work in the harvest field. On January 16, 1858, Mr. Conrow mar- ried Jane H. Aldrich, who was born in Pen- field, Monroe county, New York, a daugh- ter of Nathan and Olivia (Perry) Aldrich. 2 8o THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. On the maternal side Mrs. Conrow is re- lated to Captain Perry, of Lake Erie fame, and her maternal grandfather was Captam Elnathan Perry. Mrs. Conrow, who also received an excellent education, is the mother of one daughter, Ettie A., who is now the wife of Wright Mclntyre, of Will- iamson, \\'ayne county, and has one daugh- ter, Madelaine C. For two terms after his marriage Mr. Conrow continued to teach school in the ad- joining districts, after which he bought a farm of forty acres of timber land, which he cleared and made habitable. At the ex- piration of two and a half years he disposed of this property at an advantage and built a store at Lincoln, Wayne county, and en- gaged in the general merchandise business for two years. Owing to failing health this interest \\ as also disposed of, and in order to engage in work which permitted of more exercise and greater familiarity w'ith the weather, he began to sell nursery stock for Lyon & Fisk, of Brighton. This congenial work was undertaken in 1867 and continued for nine years, and during that time Mr. Conrow traveled over Oneida, Herkimer, Madison and OswegO' counties, and not only regained his health but accumulated a fair competence for labor expended. After temporarily deserting the nursery business Mr. Conrow bought fifty-three acres oi land in Webster township, Monroe county, near Union Hill, and he remodeled the old buildings and made himself a pleas- ant home for twelve years. After selling this land he bought seventy-one acres of land south of the village of Webster, where he again expended considerable money on general repairs and improvements, and for se\-en years engaged in farming and stock- raising. He is still possessor of a portion of this farm, although in 1890 he located per- manently in the town of Webster, and has since been engaged in the nursery business in which he was before so successful. In going his rounds and supplying his large trade Mr. Conrow is thrown in contact with many of the people to whom he sold goods many years ago, and what seems even stranger, to many who' at the time were in their cradles. He has the faculty of com- bining business with a kindly interest in all with whom he associates, and his coming is regarded as the coming of a friend who brings good cheer, and who also dispenses the best possible nursery goods. In political parlance, Mr. Conrow carried a hickory cane, and cast his first presidential vote for James Buchanan in 1856. He has taken a keen interest in local and state poli- tics ever since he can remember, and has been elected to important offices. In 1879 he was nominated and elected supervisor of the town of ^Vebster, and although the place usually had a Republican majority of twO' hundred and fifty, he received a majority of sixty-six over the opposing candidate, E. B. Collins. The following term he was re- elected, his opponent being F. M. Jones, w'hom he outranked by sixteen votes. In 1883 he was a candidate for assemblyman, and though defeated made a good race con- sidering that the majority was cut down se\'- eral hundred votes. In church circles Mr. Conrow has accomplished large results, and as a member of the Methodist Episcopal church was largely instrumental in securing THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 281 the erection of the Lincoln church. He not only contributed generously tOAvard the money fund, but gave his time to collecting a promised pledge of eleven hundred dollars which the regular collector had been unable to turn into the church fund. In the church he has served as steward and trustee, and has been superintendent of the Sunday- school. Mr. Conrow is a man of broad sympathies and unquestioned devotion tO' the best interests of the community of which he is a noble and valued citizen. LEWIS S. BROOKS. HE beautiful residence of Lewis S. Brooks is the visible evidence of his life of usefulness and activity. His business career, characterized by unfaltering perseverance, good manage- ment and unabating energy, resulted in bringing to him an income whicli now pre- cludes the necessity of further labor, and therefore he is living in an honorable retire- ment, enjoying the fruits of his former toil. Mr. Brooks is a native of Penfield, Mon- roe county, New York, born April 13, 1853. He is a son of Garry Brooks, an honored resident of Fairport who- is mentioned on another page of this work. His early boy- hood days were spent on his father's farm in Penfield, but when fourteen years of age he accompanied his parents on their removal to the town in which he now makes his home. His early education, acquired in the common schools, was supplemented by a course in Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, New York. It was not long afterward that Mr. Brooks married Miss Mary McMillan, the wedding being celebrated at the home of her uncle, Jesse B. Hannan. He removed to Illinois and resided there from 1877 until 1890, his home being in Smithboro, where he was regarded as one of the substantial business men of the community. For a num- ber of years he was there interested in the mining of coal, being vice-president of the Smithboro Prospecting & Mining Company, which operated a large tract of coal lands, having contracts for the coal used by the Vandalia system during the superintendency of the late Colonel Hill. But fanning has been one of his chief occupations in addition to stock-raising and all agricultural pur- suits. For the purpose of stock-raising he owns the Prospect View farm, comprising three hundred and seventy acres of the finest land in the state. He was one of the ori^i- o nal charter members of the State Horticult- ural Society of the state of New York, en- gaged in distributing knowledge along this line throughout the state. Though of a rather retiring nature, he yet encouraged the free distribution of education. He still supervises the interests of himself and fa- ther. Nine children have been born to Lewis Brooks and his wife, as follows : Chauncey 282 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Garry married Cora Hunt, a daughter of ^^'illiam Hunt, a native of Branchport, Yates county, New York, and now resides upon one of his father's farms near Pitts- ford, Monroe county. New York. A son has been born to this union, by the name of Garry Lewis, making four generations now Hving. Fannie F., now pursuing a classi- cal course of study in Wells College, will graduate in class of 1902 and will take a course abroad the following year. Jesse L. is a student of Fairport high school. Emma S. will complete the classical course in Fairport high school in the class of 1902. Ethel M. is a student in the same institution. J. Willard, Earl V. and Mary L. are all pur- suing studies in Fairport. Harold S. died at the age of two years. The home of the family is a large and .attractive house, splendidly situated on a natural building site commanding a fine view of the village. Here Mr. Brooks is enjoying his life, being enabled to rest from his labors in the midst of comforts that go to make life worth living. He ex- ercises his right of franchise in sup- port of men and measures of the Re- publican party, but has never sought office for himself. The cause of edu- cation finds in him a warm friend, and he lias never withheld his support from any movement to uplift the community in which he lives, along material, intellectual, moral and spiritual lines. He is of a kind nature and genial disposition, having warm friends in the town in which so many years of his life have been passed. He is always seeking to inculcate a deeper sense of the inheritance of the gift of our Lord in the manifold blessings shed abroad [I. John 3:1-4]. S. HATCH GOULD. N honorable retirement from labor has been vouchsafed to S. Hatch Gould as a reward for his years of activity in the business world — years characterized by energy, diligence, in- tegrity and perseverance. He was torn on North Fitzhugh street in Rochester, July 20, 1828, a son of Samuel P. and Caroline (Hatch) Gould. His paternal grandfather, Jacob Gould, was one of the heroes of the Revolutionary war. Joining the American army, he sustained a bullet wound in the ankle and carried the ball to the time of his death, which occurred at his son's home in Brighton in 1850. He married Ruth Pea- body, a member of the noted Peabody fam- ily of Boston, Massachusetts. She also died on the old homestead. Their children were Jacob; George; Mehitable, the wife of S. Bradstreet; and Samuel P., the father of our subject, all now deceased. Samuel P. Gould was born in Bo.xford, THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 285 Essex county, Massachusetts, in 1801, and pursued his education in the schools of that place. In 1820 he came to Rochester, and was in the shoe business with J. & G. Gould until 1830. On severing his connection with commercial pursuits he purchased a tract of land, a part of which is in the village of Brighton. There he engaged in farming until about i860. In political circles he was prominent and active, giving an unfaltering support to the Democracy. He served as supervisor for a number of years, and was at one time a candidate for the assembly, but as the opposite party had a greater strength than that of his own party he was not elect- ed. As a citizen his worth was widely ac- knowledged. Both he and his wife spent their last days on the old homestead farm, passing away in 1889, at about the same age. Mrs. Gould was born in Connecticut in 1801, and was therefore eighty-eight years of age when called to her final rest. In their family were two sons and three daughters : S. Hatch, of this review ; Eliz- abeth, deceased wife of C. H. Rising, of Troy, New York; Edward P., who is living retired in Rochester; Caroline, who is alpo a resident of Rochester; and Hattie W., who became the wife of George Conkling, of N^w York, and died in 1876. Like the other members of his father's family, S. Hatch Gould of this review pur- sued his education in the public and high schools of Rochester, being for a time under the instruction of Professor Dewey. At the age of eighteen he entered the Genessee Wesleyan Seminary, where he improved his opportunities and gained broad general knowledge. He was reared upon the home 15 farm' and after becoming familiar with the work in its different departments he as- sumed the management of the home place, thus relieving his father of this care. At the age of twenty-eight years he was united in marriage to Miss Fanny A. Baldwin, who died leaving a daughter, Elizabeth R. For his second wife Mr. Gould chose Mrs. Anna (Probert) Hall, widow of the late Joseph F. Hall, of Rochester. She was born in England and came to the United States with her parents when eight years of age. She gave her hand in marriage tO' Mr. Gould in 1874, and since that time they have been residents of the village of Brighton, occupy- ing their present home. Mr. Gould's life has been a very active and useful one, and not until later years has he enjoyed much leisure, but now he spends considerable time in travel both in this coun- try and abroad, thus broadening his knowl- edge besides finding much recreation and pleasure in that way. He at one time con- ducted a nursery business under the firm name of Gould Brothers. Two sons have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Gould. Samuel P. Gould, the elder, is now chief clerk for the Gould Coupler Company, of Depew, New York. He pur- sued his education in Rochester and New York City, and afterward studied French and German in the homes of those tongues. James Hatch, the younger son, educated in like manner with his brother, is now located in California. He has traveled quite ex- tensively through the southern and west- ern states and has also visited foreign lands. Mr. Gould is a member of the First 286 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Presbyterian chm-cli of Rochester, and con- tributes liberally to the church and charitable work. He has never become identified with social organizations, but his eldest son is a Mason and his uncle. General Gould, was a very prominent member of the craft. Our subject well remembers the anti-Masonic e>:citement in the early part of the nine- teenth century. In politics he has always been a Democrat, taking an active interest in the work of the party and serving as delegate to many county and state conven- tions, while to the national Democratic con- vention he was sent as a delegate when the meeting was held in Cincinnati. He has never sought or desired office, and has never served save as supervisor of Brighton. He has witnessed many changes in this part of the state. He can remember when much of the land between Brightori and Rochester was a swampy tract, considered unfit for cultivation; now it is a part of the city. When a boy he saw and rode with Martin Van Buren, the president of the United States. He can remember when all traffic was by canal, and packets conveyed the goods shipped over those waterways. Great changes have taken place, and with the uni- versal progress and improvement he has kept in touch. He is a man of broad mind and wide general information, public-spirited and enterprising, and his life has been sO' in accord with honorable principles and upright manhood that he commands the respect and confidence of all with who-m he comes in contact. SAMUEL H. STONE. HERE is nO' time since the red man left this section of the state and the white man has made history in Monroe county that the name of Stone has not been associated with its an- nals. The ancestors of our subject were among- the first to secure from the govern- ment the wild tracts of land and reclaim them for purposes of civilization. His grandfather, Samuel Stone, who- was the first deacon of the Presbyterian church of Pittsford, was one of the earliest settlers of that place and he r.nd his brothers were the first representatives of the white race to own the tracts of land upon which the town of Pittsford and Henrietta are now located. This section of the country was first called Stonestown and afterward changed to Northfield, by which name the local Ma- sonic lodge is known. In many ways repre- sentatives of the name have been active fac- tors in forwarding the progress and im- provement O'f the county, and to-day one of the leading and influential citizens of this portion of the state is the Hon. Samuel H. Stone, who for two terms represented his district in the state legislature, leaving the impress of his individuality upon the laws enacted during that period. Of the children born unto Samuel Stone THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 287 and his wife, Eber Stone, the father of our subject, was the twelfth in order of birth. He was born in Pittsford in 1807 and died there in 1864. In his native town he mar- ried Miss Ehza Cook, a native of Vermont, who' with her father's family came to Mon- roe county. Her birth occurred in 1810 and in 186.^ she was called to her final rest. Eight children were born unto Eber and Eliza Stone, but five died in childhood. Those still living are : Isabel, the wife of William J. Lord, of Mendon ; Frank E., who married Clara S. Clark and resides in Henrietta ; and Samuel H., of this re- view. In taking up the personal hiitory of Samuel H. Stone we present to our readers one who- is well worthy of representation in this volume, not alone because he belongs to one of its oldest and most honored families but also because he has taken an active part in public affairs and by his labors has ad- vanced the general good. He was born in Henrietta, August 22, 1843, and in the local schools he acquired his early education, which he supplemented by an attendance at the Henrietta Academy. At the age of sev- enteen he put aside his text-books and re- turned to the home farm, of which he as- sumed the entire management upon the death of his parents in 1864. He continued to follow farming until 1878, and his thor- ough understanding of the best methods of caring for his land and producing crops led to the accumulation of a comfortable com- petence. On December 25, 1865, Mr. Stone was united in marriage to Miss Isabel A. Clark, of Henrietta, a daughter of Jeremiah Clark, of that place. They have many warm friends in the community and the hospitality of the best homes is extended to them. So- cially Mr. Stone is connected with Masonry and in the workings of the craft he has taken a deep interest for many years. He is now a past master of Northfield Lodge, No. 426, F. & A. M., of Pittsford, which he served as master for ten years. He is also a mem- ber of Hamilton Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M., and Monroe Commandery, No. 12, K. T., of Rochester. In political circles Mr. Stone is widely known and his loyalty to his party and his earnest efforts in support of the principles which he believes contain the best elements of good government have won him a high place in the public regard. Since age con- ferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Stone has been a stanch Republican, and his fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and ability have frequently called him to pub- lic office. When but twenty-three years of age he was elected to the office of highway commissioner o-f Pittsford; later served as justice of the peace for twelve consecutive years; for three years was supervisor, and' also served his town as assessor and was a member of the jail building' committee for Monroe county. In 1893 and 1894 he rep- resented the first district of Monroe county in the state legislature and in the first year was a member of the judiciary committee and the committee on canals. Later he was made a member of the claim committee, of which he served as chairman, and was also on the committee of general laws. While in the assembly, he introduced a number .of bills, including that of the canal bridge bill 288 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. at Fairport. Mr. Stone is public-spirited in His devotion to the general good and the an eminent degree. National progress and efficiency of his labors are widely recog- local advancement are causes both dear to nized, and among its most valued citizens his heart and few men as long in the public Monroe county numbers the Hon. Samuel service as Mr. Stone have as few enemies. H. Stone. DANIEL B. HARRIS. AXIEL B. HARRIS, one of the re- tired farmers living in Webster township, was born in what was then Montgomery county, but now Fulton county, New York, July 28, 1822, a son of John and Mary (Brownell) Harris. The parents were farmers in New York state for the greater part of their lives, and their son, Daniel B., was reared to an ap- preciation of this method of gaining a livli- hood. There were several mouths to feed on the old homestead, and the tasks to be ac- complished did not permit of much leisure on the part of the children. It was, there- fore, natural that Daniel B. should spend his days in hard labor, and except for a short time during the extreme cold weather found little opportunity to attend the log school house of the district. He was a keen ob- server and ambitious for the future, and learned much from his surroundings that might not be apparent to the majority. At tTie present time he is well informed and en- ters intelligently into the affairs of his adopted neighborhood, notwithstanding all the years that have passed over his head, and left him memories of success and well doing. At the age of sixteen the independence of Mr. Harris asserted itself, and he left the homestead and went to work by the month. This proved so satisfactory that it was continued for about six years, and dur- ing part of that time he had a chance to at- tend school in Montgomery county. About 1844 he invested the savings from his work in one hundred and nine acres of land in Penfield township, Monroe county, which, however, was covered with timber, and has not as yet been introduced to plow or har- row. Under his industrious application stumps were uprooted and the land prepared for the seed and a substantial frame house erected in which to shelter his family. In Hope, Hamilton county. New York, Mr. Harris married Susan Van Husen, and of this union there were seven children, four of whom are living, three sons and one daughter. The latter is now the wife of THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 289 a nurseryman, and lives near New York city; Charles is a teacher in the Rochester Free Academy; and George is living at home. From Penfield Mr. Harris removed to the Corning farm, which he leased for five years, and during that time he was drafted for army service, but succeeded in hiring a substitute. At a later period he bought the store of Mr. Corning and carried it on for a year, and about the time this was sold he purchased the place upon which he now lives. Originally there were seventy-five acres to his farm, but he has since sold portions of his land and now has thirty acres, ten of which are devoted to fruit culture. After the death of his first wife Mr. Harris mar- ried Mrs. Chloe Smith, who was the widow of Chauncey Smith, and before her first marriage was Chloe Putnam. She had one child, Edward Sanders Smith. In the early days Mr. Harris was a Whig, and is now a Republican, and he has held many important township and county offices. He enjoys the confidence and respect of all who know him, and has many friends in the community which has so long profited by his admirable citizenship. D. J. CORRIGAN, M. D. I ROFESSIONAL circles in West Webster are materially augmented by the promising career of Dr. D. J. Corrigan, who was born in King- ston, Canada, August S, 1876, a son of Dan- iel and Margaret (Brady) Corrigan. The parents are still living in their northern home where the father has for many years been engaged in the real estate business. The education of Dr. Corrigan was ac- quired in the public schools of Kingston, and he graduated in the high school in 1894. Having decided that the medical profession offered the proper inducements for a life time of service, he qualified at Queens Col- lege, which he entered at the age of eighteen, and from which he was graduated in the class of 1898. As a possible desirable field for future activity he located in West Web- ster, New York, in June of the same year, and has since had no occasion to regret the inspiration which directed his steps in this direction. On May 24, 1901, Dr. Corrigan married Mattie McGuire, who was born in Webster, and is a daughter of Hugh and Mary (Gav- m) McGuire. The Corrigan home is one of the fine residences of the town, and hos- pitality is dispensed with tact and genial good-fellowship. The Doctor has an un- usually successful practice, his skill in diag- nosis, and practical methods of treatment, having won for him the confidence of a large patronage. He keeps abreast of the im- 290 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. provements in the profession in all parts of the world, and has orginality of thought, as well as appreciation for the investigation of ■others, which argues emphatic success along- independent lines. Dr. Corrigan has ap- plied for naturalization papers, and intends to be a citizen of the United States from every standpoint. Politically he adheres to the broad Republican platform. Fraternal- ly he is associated with the Maccabees, West?' Webster Tent, No. 457, and is ex-physician for this and for the Ladies of the Maccabees. ' He is also ex-physician for the John Han- cock Mutual, of Buffalo. Professionally he is a member of the, Monroe County Medical Society., ■ ■ ■ ■ ■•. JAMES H. LEARY, M. D. OT all who become followers of the medical profession attain success therein. It demands special fit- ness' — a ready sympathy combined with readiness of perception in determining what remedies are needed for the peculiar condition of the patient and these qualities must be added to a broad, comprehensive and accurate knowledge of the principles of the medical science. In all of these particu- lars Dr.Leary is well qualified for his chosen work and thus he is winning success. The Doctor is a native of Monroe coun- ty, his birth having occurred in East Hen- rietta, November 26, 1873, his parents being IJavid and Anna (Sweeney) Leary. The father is also a native of this county, born in Brighton about 1844, and his parents were Michael and Mary Leary. He 'mar- ried Anna Sweeney and they became the parents of four children : Charles J., Mary E., James H. and Frank S. Dr. Leary pursued his early education in the public schools and later became a stu- dent in the State Normal at Geneseo, pur- suing a college preparatory course. On the expiration of that period he engaged in teaching school for two years, one in Rush and one in Mendon. In 1894 he entered the University of Buffalo, pursuing a course in the mechcal department, in which he was graduated on, the 27th of April, 1897. He later spent some time gaining practical knowledge by service in three different hos- pitals and in the fall of 1897 he entered upon the practice of medicine in Rush, prac- ticing in the village and surrounding coun- try. He has gained a liberal patronage and his success in administering the remedies necessary for the alleviation of human suf- fering has won for him a desirable reputa- tion. At the present time he is serving as health officer. He is a member of the Rush Lodge of Maccabees and is identified with THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 291 the Democratic party, politically, but while he takes an active interest in politics and keeps well informed on the issues of the day, as every true American citizen should do-, he has never sought or desired office for himself, preferring to give his undivided at- tention to the increasing demands of his profession. He is the medical examiner for the Massachusetts Mutual; Provident Life & Trust Company; and for the Catholic Men's Benevolent Association, and of the latter he is also a member. He is a young man, possessed of determination and laud- able ambition, and already he has won suc- cess that many an older practitioner might well envy. CORNELIUS R WARRANT. HIS well-known and popular citizen of West Brighton, who was recent- ly elected supervisor of his town, ^\■as born there on the 2d of Octo- ber, 1855, and on his mother s side comes of good old Revolutionary stock, his ancestors having fought for American independence. His father, Benjamin F. Warrant, was born in a log house in the town of West Brighton, in 1832, a son of Thomas Warrant, and re- ceived his education in the public schools of that locality. He started out in life for him- self as an agriculturist, owning and oper- ating one hundred acres of land, and con- tinued to follow that occupation throughout life. He married Miss Liddie Tripp, of Mendon, Monroe county, and to them were born six children, but four died in infancy. Those living are Cornelius F. and Burton F. The father died in 1893, at the age of fifty-seven years and the mothe-- passed away November 25, 1890. The subject of this review acquired his ■early education in the schools of Brighton and Rochester, and at the age of eighteen 3"'ears" commenced aiding his father in the operation of the farm, v^'hich was principally devoted to dairying. As an agriculturist he has met with excellent success and has added to the farm until he now has one hundred and forty-four acres of well cultivated and hig-hly improved land. Mr. Warrant was married, June 11, 1886, to Miss Lena Paul, of Brighton, who was born June 12, 1864, in New York city, and was seven years of age when she re- moved to Brighton with her parents, Peter and Sophia Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Warrant have three children living: Mabel L., Cora and C. Paul, while one son is deceased. The wife and mother is a member of the Luth- eran church, and our subject is now a trus- tee of the chapel near his home. Fraternal- ly he is a member of the Grange of Monroe county. For many years he has been ac- tively and prominently identified with local politics, and has been a delegate to numer- ous county conventions of the Republican party. He is a practical organizer and for twelve years efficiently served as chairman 292 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of the town committee, and has also been years' term, entering upon the duties of the a member of the general committee, but office January i, 1902. He is pre-eminent- would never allow his name to be placed on ly public-spirited and progressive and gives the ticket until at the last election, when his support to all measures which he believes he became the candidate of his party for the will prove of public benefit, office of supervisor and was elected for a two ALEXANDER M. HOLDEN. LEXANDER M. HOLDEN, of Honeoye Falls, Xew York, is one of the leading bankers of ^Monroe county and occupies a foremost position among the prominent financiers of this section of the state. Thoroughness and persistency have characterized his entire business career, and these have been sup- plemented by a careful attention to details and by honorable, straightforward eft'ort, that has gained him a most excellent and en- viable reputation. A native of this county, !Mr. Holden was born in !Mendon, October 11, 1848, and is a son of Timothy H. and Minerva J. (]\Iar- tin) Holden. His father was born in Charlestown, Xew Hampshire. Tuly 23, 1817, and was the next to^ the youngest in a family of fourteen children of whom ]\Irs. Louise Lane is now the only survivor. The first of the family to come to the new world was Richard Holden, who crossed the At- lantic on the ship Francis in 1634 and set- tled in Watertown, Massachusetts. He afterward became one of the proprietors of Groton, Massachusetts. Our subject's grandfather, Timothy Holden, and his great-grandfather, Richard Holden, both served in the Revolutionary war, the former entering the army when but a lad, was after- ward separated from his father at the di- vision of AVashington's army at Fort Lee, and suffered untold hardships. Richard Holden was among those who- were starved to death by the British on board the prison ship in X'^ew York harbor. A letter written by him in 1776, just after the evacuation of Boston, is still in possession of the family. Our subject's grandmother, who died at the age of ninety-seven years, was one of the last pensioners of the Revolutionary war. In 1838, when about twenty-one years of age, Timothy H. Holden made his way to the Genesee country and after stopping a few months in Rochester, came to Honeoye Falls, where he engaged in clerking in a store near the Lower Mills. In 1840 he embarked in merchandising on his own account at X^'orth Bloomfield with Charles Perry, aivi there he was married in 1845 to Miss Mi- A. M. HOLDEN. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 295 nerva J. Martin, a daughter of Alexander Martin, whose sketch appears on another page of this vohime. Soon after his mar- riage Mr. Holden removed to^ Mendon, and became prominently identified with the af- fairs of that place, serving as postmaster several years, village trustee, and supervisor for many years. It was in the last capacity that he rendered the town most effective ser- vice by preserving its credit during the Civil war and removing all indebtedness. In poli- tics he was a stanch Republican. For about two years he was engaged in the banking business in Lima, New York, but in 1868 came to Honeoye Falls, and throughout the remainder of his life was identified with the business interests of this place as a banker and merchant. Strictly upright in his deal- ings, irreproachable in character, without an enemy, he was never engaged in any liti- gation during his long business career. He died January 7, 1892, honored and respected by all who knew him, and his remains were interred in the North Bloomfield cemetery. Two of his children had died previously: Addison R., in 1888; and Louise in 1862. His wife and two children survive him, these being Alexander M. and Anna E., wife of Irving J. Shuart, of Chicago, Illinois, who is secretary of the Federal Trust Company. Mr. Holden, of this review, prepared for college at the old high school of Rochester, from which he was graduated in 1865. He accompanied his parents on their removal to Lima in 1866, and came with them to Hone- oye Falls two years later. Here he was en- gaged in mercantile business with his father under the firm name of T. H. Holden & Son. In 1870 he organized the private Bank of Honeoye Falls, of which he is now presi- dent and his son Raleigh W., cashier, having succeeded C. R. Pierce in that capacity on the 1st of January, 1902. In connection with his banking business Mr. Holden rep- resents thirteen different insurance compan- ies under the management of George R. Johnson; and is one of the directors of the Honeoye Falls Wood Working Company, the Water Works Company and nearly every local organization. His identification with various business enterprises and indus- tries has been of decided advantage to the community, promoting its material welfare in no uncertain manner. On the 1st of December, 1870, Mr. Hol- den was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor L. Warner, a daughter of Isaac L. and Ly- dia (Harvey) Warner, of Lima. She is the eighth in descent from William Warner of Ipswich, Massachusetts (1637), and is also descended from Rev. Benjamin Lord, D. D., of Norwich, Connecticut (1692), and Elder William Brewster of Mayflower fame. Mr. and Mrs. Holden have one child, Raleigh Warner, who was born July 7, 1878, and is now with his father in the bank. He is a graduate of the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary and Syracuse University, receiving the de- gree of A. B. from the latter institution in June, 1901. He was married March 14, 1902, to Miss Mabel Yoemans, daughter of Elon L. Yeomans of the firm of T. G. Yeo- Mans & Sons, Walworth, New York. Mr. Holden was made a Mason in 1869, at Union Star Lodge, No. 320, and has filled nearly all the offices in the same, ex- cept that of master. He is a prominent mem- ber of the State Bankers Association, of 29 J THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. which he has been secretary, treasurer and chairman of the group, and is also a member of the Monroe County and the American Bankers Associations. In rehgious faith he is a Methodist and is one of the leading and influential members of his church. Since 1880 he has been steward and trustee of the same, has also served as superintendent of the Sunday school for more than twenty years, and as a delegate to the general con- ference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Cleveland in 1896. His political support is given the men and measures of the Re- publican party, and he has been especially active in educational affairs. He assisted in organizing the Union schools of Honeoye Falls, and in 1884 was elected clerk of the board, which office he held for nine years. He has also served as school trustee, for sev- eral years, and has been a trustee of the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary since 1887, ^^id also' treasurer , since 1S97. He takes an active interest in- promoting the welfare of his town and county, encouraging and finan--. daily aiding all enterprises tending to bene- fit the public, and enjoys in a high der, gree the confidence and esteem oif his fellow men. LOUIS BURTON LORD. OUIS BURTON LORD, who de- votes his time and energies tO' gen- eral farming near Mendon Center, was born in this township on the loth of December, i860, a son of Nathan Solomon Lord. He is indebted, to the public school system of the locality for the educa- tional privileges which he enjoyed in early youth. Later he continued his studies in Lima Seminary, and when he had put aside his text books and took up the more arduous lessons to be learned in the school of experi- ence, he became a farmer, and throughout his business career he has devoted his time and energies to the cultivation of the soil, raising such crops as are best adapted to this 'climate. His farm is well improved with modern accessories and its neat and thrifty appearance indicates to the passer-by his careful supervision. As a companion and helpmate for the journey of life, Mr. Lord chose Miss Aline Emily Stayman, their wedding being celebrated on the 7th of October, 1896, the lady being a daughter of George A. and Emmogene J. (Smith) Stayman. Three children came to bless this union: Louis Leon, who was born November 5, 1897 ; and Randolph Ivan and Luela Blossom, twhis, boTn on the loth of September, 1899. The latter died, January 2, 1900, and it was a great blow to the parents to lose their only daughter. In his political connections, the father is a Democrat, having alwavs sup- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 297 ported that party, although he has never as- is also a member of the Grange and his name pired to office.: He is a member of the is enrolled on the membership list of the Knights of the Maccabees, belonging to the Presbyterian church. His life has been lodge at Mendon Center, in which he is serv- quietly passed, but has been characterized ing as second master of the guards. He by loyalty to duty and the right. WILLIAM EMBURY DAKE, M. D. HE true measure of individual suc- cess is determined by what one has accomplished, and, as taken in con- tradistinction to the old adage that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country, there is par- ticular interest attaching to the career of the subject of this review, since he is a native son of the place where he has passed his active life, and sO' directed his abil- ity and efiforts as to gain recognition as one of the representative citizens of Rochester. He has already gained, distinctive prefer- m.ent as 'one of the leading representatives of the medical fraternity, although he is but a young man. He was born in this city, December 28 1874, and is a son of L. Em- "bury Dake. In the public schools of Rochester Dr. Dake pursued his early education, was graduated in the high school w'th the class ■of 1894 and afterward pursued a special course of study ■ in Buffalo University, at Buffalo, New York. Wishing to become a mefrber of the medical fraternity and devote his life to the work of restoring health, he began studying medicine under the direction of Dr. A. B. Carr, one of the most success- ful homeopathic physicians of Rochester. Afterward he entered the Hahnemann Homeopathic Medical College of Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania, and was graduated in 1898. He then returned home and became assistant to his former preceptor. Dr. A. B. Carr, who died on the 8th of January, 1901, at the age of forty-nine years. He was one of the most prominent representatives of the medical fraternity here and had secured a large and lucrative patronage. Dr. Dake continued with his preceptor until the latter's death and has since occupied the office. Many of Dr. Carr's patrons employ him so that he is now in the enjoyment of a large patronage and is fast building up a reputa- tion in his chosen calling, equal to that of his preceptor. He is a close and earnest student of his profession and is a member of the .Hahnemann Society of Rochester, the Mon- roe County Homeopathic Medical Society, the Central New York Homeopathic Med- 298 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ical Association, Western New Yorlc Hom- eopathic Medical Association and is a member of the stai¥ of Hahnemann Hos- pital. The Doctor was married to Miss Mabelle Doty, a daughter of the late Rev. William D'Orvillc Doty, D. D., of Rochester. They are well known young people of this city and enjoy the high regard of a large circle of friends. The Doctor belongs to the Roy- al Arcanum, and is a gentleman of marked courtesy and highly polished manners, of genial disposition and of sterling worth, who has already attained to a credible position in his profession and will no doubt win still greater success in the future. HENRY SCRIBNER. ENRY SCRIBNER, who is prac- tically living a retired life at Hone- oye Falls, was born in Victor, On- tario county, New York, April 4, 1837, and is a son of Abram and Minerva (Southworth) Scribner. His father was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in 1790, and at the time of the second war with England, he went as a soldier from Sacketts Harbor, but was not long in the service. He married Miss Southworth, whose birth occurred September 8, 1796, and who died March 8, 1852, passing away about sixteen years before her husband's death, which occurred on the 4th of Octo- ber, 1868. In the place of his nativity, Henry Scrib- ner attended the old subscription schools and later continued his education in East Bloomfield Academy, where he studied for three terms. He was reared to manhood upon his father's farm and in early boyhood worked in the fields and meadows. After leaving school he began farming on, his own account, which vocation he made his life work, continuing the same until 1895, when he put aside business cares and is now liv- ing in an honorable retirement. His first farm was in Victor township and comprised sixty acres of land. Later he removed to Mendon, where he had a valuable tract of fifty acres, continuing its cultivation and improvement for twenty-three years, when he purchased a nice home and four acres of land in Honeoye Falls, where he has since resided. On the 9th of November, 1865, Mr. Scribner was joined in wedlock to Miss Julia A. Horton, a daughter of Amos J. and Maria Agnes (Hamer) Horton. She was born at West Rush, New York, January 26, 1840, her parents having located there at a very early day. Her father, who was a native of Dutchess county, New York, was born November 25, 18 14, and departed this life Decemljer 12, 1873. His wife was born THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 299 in Rush township, June 26, 181 5, and died August 16, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Scribner became the parents of but one child, Emma, who was born and died April 14, 1869. Our subject and his wife hold membership in the Presbyterian church, taking a very active interest in its work and doi all in their power for its promotion and upbuilding. For twenty-three years he has served as an elder in the church at Mendon and his labors have been very effective in advancing its work. He votes with the Republican party and also endorses Prohibition principles, for he has ever been a temperance man, doing all in his power to cause men to abstain from the use of intoxicants. His life has been a busy, useful and honorable one, and now he is enjoying a well merited rest as a reward for his earnest and honest labor. Those who know him have ever held him in highest regard and in Monroe county he well de- serves representation. EUGENE H. SATTERLEE. HE subject of this sketch is a native of the state of New York, having been born at Glen Falls, Warren county, July 11, 1847. Although now a resident of the village of Pittsford, where he maintained a country place for many years, his professional and business interests are in Rochester. Mr. Satterlee is of English ancestry in both the paternal and maternal lines. He is a direct descendant of Nicholas Satterlee, who was baptized in St. Ides parish of Devonshire, England, Sep- tember 31, 1649, ^iid who, at the time of the incorporation as a city. May 18, 1669, was a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island. The Satterlee family in America was founded by three brothers, sons of an English clerg}'- man, William Satterlee, vicar of St. Ides, -near Exeter, Devonshire, England. These were : William who' came to America about 1652 and was one of the original patentees and proprietors of the township of Brook- haven ; Nicholas, the great-great-great- grandfather of tJae subject of this sketch; and Captain Benedict Satterlee, who^ cam lie and private life. At the end of the Civil war he was drafted for service, but as it was impossible for him to leave his family and his business interests, he hired a sub- stitute to go in his place. On the nth of January, 1854, Mr. Goodell was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Brown, a daughter of Abraham and Catherine (Gillette) Brown. She was born in Otsego county. New York, Novem- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 3"7 ber 6, 1829, and by her marriage has be- come the mother of five children : Estella, who passed away when twenty-one years of age; Alice, who became the wife of Dr. A. Y. Earl of Honeoye Falls ; Mary, who died when twenty-seven years of age; Elmertie, whose death occurred when eighteen months old; and William Clement, whO' resides on the home farm. Mrs. Goodell was a mem- ber of a Quaker family that came originally from Chatham, Dutchess county, New York. Her parents were also farmers. In his political views Mr. Goodell was a stanch Republican. In early life he was strongly opposed to the institution of slav- ery and endorsed the Abolitionist party. Then when a new political party was formed to prevent the further extension of slavery, he joined its ranks and continued a stalwart Republican until his death. He served as trustee in his district and many times was called to jury service. His religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church and his life was in harmony with its principles. He passed away May i, 1875, leaving to his family not only a comfortable competence, but an un- tarnished name which is rather to be chosen than great riches. His widow still survives him and resides in Honeoye Falls, where she has many warm friends and is highly es- teemed for her excellencies of character. BURTON N. WILTSIE. HE name of Wiltsie has long been associated with the annals of Mon- roe count}r, where in the early part of the nineteenth century members of the family located, taking an active part in promoting agricultural interests here. The subject of this review is also descended from Revolutionary ancestry, tracing his lineage back to those who served in the war for independence. The branch of the family to which Burton N. Wiltsie belongs came originally from Manhattan and' later from Dutchess county. New York. Thomas Wilt- sie, his grandfather, was born in Schenec- tady county, New York, in 1800, and by canal in the primitive method of travel of the time he made his way to Monroe county about 1830. Here he located upon a farm. He was the first man who introduced thresh- ing machines into the county and also brought many other modern methods which were adopted by his friends and neighbors. He thus did much for the county by im- proving the plans of work which they fol- lowed, those he introduced rendering their labors much more effective. An earnest Christian gentleman, he served as deacon in the Baptist church in which he held mem- bership and to the support of which he was a liberal contributor. He also financially 318 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. assisted other churches and co-operated with all movements which he believed would be of public good. His death occurred in 1872. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Miss Brownell, was born in Connecticut. They became the parents of twelve children, of whom two daughters are living: Mary, a resident of Nashville, Tennessee, and Mrs. Rachel Covey, who is living in Michigan. Three sons and seven daughters reached years of maturity. George B. Wiltsie was a soldier of the Civil war, serving with the Fourteenth New York Heavy Artillery. Being captured he was imprisoned in Ander- sonville and died after being released. The two surviving brothers, John T. and James M., were in the produce business in Pitts- ford. All of the children were educated in the Macedon Academy and in the seminary in Pittsford. John T. Wiltsie, the father of our sub- ject, was the eldest member of the family to which he belonged. He was born in Duanesburg, Schnectady county. New York, in 1824, and was therefore c|uite young when brought by his parents to this county, where his education was acquired and where he was reared to the labors of the home farm. After arriving at years of maturity he married Laura J. Brooks, a daughter of Hiram Brooks, a farmer of Penfield town- ship. Her grandfather, the Rev. Thomas Brooks, was a Presbyterian minister and his father, Thomas Brooks, Sr., was a soldier in Washington's army during the war of the Revolution. There is a tradition in the family that when Captain Andre, the young British spy. was to be shot, a volunteer was called for to place the cap over his head and that Thomas Brooks responded. The fam- ily to which he belonged was of English lineage and resided in Brookiield, Connecti- cut. The marriage of John Wiltsie and Laura Brooks was celebrated in Penfield, and unto them were born three sons : Frank, who is now engaged in merchandis- ing in Mendon ; J. Edward, a resident of Pittsford ; and Burton N. of this review. The father was an enterprising business man and became well known. He was con- nected with the produce trade and from an area of several miles produce was hauled to Pittsford, where he purchased the goods of the farmers. This town was then the mar- ket center, being known before Rochester came into existence, and Mr. Wiltsie was one of the first merchants here, his enterprise being an active factor in the business life of the town. He died in 1866, at the age of forty-two years, while his wife is still living at sixty-five. Burton N. Wiltsie began his education in the public schools of Pittsford, and when fourteen years of age went to Akron, Ohio, where he was graduated in the high school after a four-years course. Returning to Rochester he then entered the AA'illiams Business College, in which he was grad- uated on the completion of a commercial course. Thus well fitted for business life he entered the employ of his uncle and later he took an extended trip through the south and west, traveling for two years, working on a cattle ranch for a year. In 1884 he again took up his abode in Pittsford, and for several years was employed by his uncle, who was in the produce business. In 1893 Mr. Wiltsie was appointed post- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 3'9 master of the village, in which capacity he served for four years and in that time he also built up a successful and extensive in- surance business. He handles fire, marine and life insurance, and makes a specialty of the first, but also does considerable business in the two other departments, representing the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He represents some of the old- est and the most reliable companies of the country and his policies represent a large amount. His income is a very desirable one, owing to his fitness for the business and the large amount of property which he annually insures. In December, 1887, Mr. Wiltsie was united in marriage, in Clyde, New York, to Miss Bridget Fraher who was born in Clyde in 1862, and there acquired her education. Her father, Edward Fraher, was an employe of the railroad company, but is nov^' de- ceased. In his political views Mr. Wiltsie is a stanch Democrat and although the town is largely Republican he has been honored by local offices. He has served as town clerk, was justice of the peace for four years and in 1898-9 he w-as supervisor, serving on various important committees of the board. For eleven years he was village clerk, and in every office in which he has served he has proved most prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties. He has had charge of the collection of the water taxes since the establishment of the water works in 1898, and the fact that he is the only Democrat that has been elected to office in Pittsford in fifteen years is a strong indication of his personal popularity and the confidence re- posed in him. Socially Mr. Wiltsie is a Mason, belong- ing to Northfield Lodge, No. 426, F. & A. M., in which he has filled all the offices and is now past master. He is also identified with Hamilton Chapter, No. 47, R. A. M., of Rochester, and Monroe Commandery, No. 62, K. T., also of that city, while on the membership list of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks his name is like- wise enrolled. His business interests have made him widely known not only in Pitts- ford but alsoi in Rochester and the surround- ing country, and all who know him speak of him in terms of the highest praise, for his public and private life are alike above reproach. GEORGE W. LYDAY. EORGE W. LYDAY is the owner terprise with which he conducts his agri- of an excellent farm of ninety- cultural pursuits has lead to the acquire- three acres near Honeoye Falls, ment of a comfo-rtable competence. He It IS a valuable tract of land, has spent his entire life in Monroe county, well cultivated and improved and the en- his birth having occurred here on the 4th 320 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of January, 1830, his parents being John and Mary (Martin) Lyday. He represents one of the oldest famihes of the county, only one or two families having settled in this portion of the state when the Lydays arrived. The grandparents were George and Catherine (Bell) Lyday, who leaving their farm in Maryland, emigrated north- west and eventually became residents of Monroe county. At that time John Lyday was but thirteen years of age, and here amid the wild scenes of frontier life he was reared to manhood, assisting in the arduous task of developing a new farm. Here he carried on agricultural pursuits. Both he and his wife died in the town of Rush, Mr. Lyday in 1877, while his wife passed away in 1836, when our subject was only six years of age. The father had always carried on agricul- tural pursuits and he had also filled public offices, serving as supervisor of the poor, as highway commissioner, and in many minor positions. In early life he gave his political allegiance to the Whig party, but when the Republican party was formed he joined its ranks, becoming one of its earnest advo- cates. Under the parental roof, George W. Lyday was reared to manhood, and in the old subscription schools, common at that time, he mastered the elementary branches of the English language. His training at. farm labor was not meager, for in his youth he assisted in the work of the fields and meadows. Beginning business on his own account, he continued in the same pursuit and is today the owner of ninety-three acres of rich land, nearly all of which is under a high state of cultivation. He carries on general farming and his work is so system- atically conducted that everything about his place is in excellent condition, its neat and thrifty appearance indicating his careful sup- ervision. In March, 1849, Mr. Lyday was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ward, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Jack- son) Ward. Her father was a Democrat in politics and was a well known resident of this portion of the county. About 1827 he emigrated from Ireland to the new world, taking up his abode in Pittsford, New York, whence he afterward removed to the town of Rush, there spending his remaining days. His death occurred in i860 and his wife passed away in 1858. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Lyday have been born nine children, as fol-. lows : Mary, the wife of Martin Darron, a resident of Rush ; Anna, who married Al- bert Goff and lives in Rush ; Jennie, who married Jacob Darron, a resident of Lima, Livingston county ; John, the twin brother of Jennie, living at home; Harriet, who be- came Mrs. Edward O. Day and lives in Rush : Cyler, a resident of Livingston coun- ter. New York ; Louis D. and Louise, twins, the former a resident of Livingston county, and the latter, who married E. W. Howard, residing in Rochester, New York; and Alice, the wife of J. D. Green, a resident of Avon, Livingston county, New York. Mr. Lyday exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Re- publican party and is most earnest in the advocacy of its principles believing that they contain the best elements O'f good gov- ernment. About 1885 he was elected assess- or and has since continued in that office, for THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 32f his fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth cares and in the faithful performance of his and abilit)', have re-elected him for each sue- duties of citizenship. His friends entertain ceeding term. Thus the years have passed for him high regard by reason of his fidelity with Mr. Lyday in devotion to his business to their trust reposed in him. ELLERA J. WHITTLETON, M. D. HE physical woes oif that part of the population of Webster which appreciates the efficacy of homeo- pathic treatment, are admirably adjusted by Dr. E. J. Whittleton, one of the most capable of the disciples of Hahne- mann in Monroe county. The youth of Dr. Whittleton was un- eventfully passed on his father's farm in Walworth, Wayne county, New York, where he was born June 7, 1859. While at- tending the district schools of the county he received a practical home training, and was reared to an appreciation of the dignity and utility of an agricultural life, for his par- ents, James and Melissa (Potter) Whittle- ton, were successful farmers during their years of activity. When about sixteen years of age he entered the Walworth Academy for a couple of years, when, having qualified for teaching, he was thus employed during the winter terms, and continued his studies during the spring and fall terms. At the same time, in order to make both ends meet while receiving a higher education, he worked for Mrs. Dr. Gardner, receiving as compensation his room and board. At the age of twenty-one years he began to read medicine under Dr. T. J. Peer, of Ontario, Wayne county, New York, and at the end of a year entered the Homeopathic Hospital College at Cleveland, Ohio, from which he was graduated in the class of 1884. After his graduation Dr. Whittleton lo- cated in Sodus, Wayne county, New York, and engaged in practice, and eventually brought out Dr. D. McPherson, and became identified with the most advanced profes- sional undertakings of Wayne county. In the meantime he had married, in 1882, Miss Mary G. Hall, a native of Hamlin, New York, and a daughter of Orlando and Mary (Chapman) Hall. From the first he received an appreciative patronage from his adopted city, and was a successful and pop- ular practitioner for nearly thirteen years. His fortunes were thrown into unexpected channels through the financial difficulties of his father-in-law, to aid whom he sold out his lucrative practice, and went to live on the Hall farm. During the following two years Mr. Hall died, and after placing the property in good condition, the Doctor sold it and took up his residence in Webster. 322 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. While living in Sodus, two children were born to Dr. and Mrs. W'hittleton, Arthur J, and Clifford E. As one who understands and applies the best principles of his great profession, Dr. Whittleton has made himself an integral part of the life of Webster, and his practice is by no means wholly local. He is a mem- ber of the Monroe County Homeopathic Society, the State Society and the Western New York Society, and he has prepared and read papers on the advance in medicine and surger\' before these investigating organiza- tions. He is interested in the general up- building of the city, and has taken an active part in local political undertakings wherever he has resided. For two years he served as coroner in Wayne county, and there and here he has been a delegate to various county and state conventions. As a stanch friend and appreciator of education he has exerted his influence toward perfecting an ideal system in Webster, and is at present a mem- ber of the school board. Fraternally Dr. Whittleton is a member of the Webster Grange and the Ridge Road Lodge, No. 425, Ancient Order United Workmen, of which latter organization he is a charter member and ex-physician. In Sodus he be- came associated with the Independent Order Odd Fellows, where he passed a number of the chairs, and has since advanced to the office of Past Grand in Webster, where he is a member of Lodge No. 742. GEORGE C. MAURER. N tlie death of George C. Maurer, on the 24th of June, 1892, Rochester and Monroe county lost one of their most prominent and highly respect- ed citizens. As the day, with its morning of hope and promise, its noontide of activ- ity, its evening of completed and successful efforts, ending in the grateful rest and quiet of the night, so was the life of this lionored man. His career was a long, busy and useful one, and although he was earn- est and active in business, he never alldwed the pursuit of wealth to warp his kindly na- ture, being to the end of life a considerate and genial friend one whom it was a pleas- ure to kno'W and meet under any circum- stances. He attained the advanced age of seventy-seven years, retalining to the last those qualities of mind and heart which en- deared him to every one throughout his life. Mr. Maurer was a native of Germany, his birth having occurred in Sarra Breken, on the 31st of August, 1815. In the father- land his childhood and youth were passed and its schools afforded him his educational privileges. Possessing a laudable ambition to achieve an honorable success, and believ- ^-^^^^^^^^^^:^-^-;?< THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 325 ing that he could find better opportunities in the ne'w world, he bade adieu to friends and home and in 1846 sailed for America. Two years later he founded what became one of the most extensive and important commercial institutions of the city, the Maurer Wholesale and Retail Grocery house. In this enterprise he was at first associated with a partner under the firm name of Kennedy & Maurer, but after two years this relation was dissolved and Mr. Maurer conducted the business alone in the old Blossom House. There he suffered losses by fire, v/hich carised him to remove his store and he therefore began business where the Maurer Grocery House still stands, at No. 140 East Main street, Ro- chester. From a humble beginning- his trade constantly gre'w' and for many years he carried on both a wholesale and retail business, from the fonner department ship- ping his goods to many cities and states in the Union. The store which he owned and which is still conducted, he supplied with all modern mercantile equipments for facili- tating the business, and carrying an excel- lent line of goods he soon acquired a liberal patronage, which constantly increased in volume and importance as the years passed by. His business methods were unassail- able and the reputation which the house en- joyed for reliability was doubtless one of the secrets of the success which crowned the efforts of its founder. He also' became identified with other interests in the city, being a director of both the East Side Sav- ings Bank and the German Insurance Com- pany. Mr. Maurer was united in marriage in 17 1839 to Miss Elizabeth Lander, the accom- plished daughter of John and Mary (Bla- mell) Lander. Her father was a repre- sentative of an aristocratic German family. He was born and reared in the fatherland, where he enjoyed exceptional educational privileges. In early life he learned the weaver's trade and after accumulating con- siderable wealth through following that vo- cation he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He was a man of strong men- tality, of broad general infoTmation and tiu-ough extensive travel he gained that kuDwledge and culture which only travel can bring. Mrs. Maurer is still living and is now in her eighty-second year. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Maurer were born nine children, five of whom are still living, two of the number, Esther A. and Henri- etta C, being still with their mother in their attractive home at No. 67 North Clinton avenue. The married daughters are Sophia C, 'wife of Samuel Lentwieller, of Los Angeles, California ; Sarah E., wife of John G. Haap, who- represents the Maurer es- tate and is well known in business circles as a man of excellent ability and executive force; and Mrs. Lydia Cooper. Mr. Maurer never sought or desired po- litical honors and never held public office save that of supervisor of the sixth ward. He was, however, a man of broad, humani- tarian principles and wide sympathies, and contributed most generously to the support of religious and charitable institutions. His benevolence was unostentatious, and given with that kindly spirit which recognized the brotherhood of mankind. He was ever ready and willing to help those who helped 326 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. themselves, to encourage and assist the am- bitious and energetic young man. and the tale of distress 'or need always won his sympathy and substantial assistance. By his usefulness and general benevolence he created a memory whose perpetuation does not depend upon a monument of brick or stone, but upon the spontaneous and free- will offering of a grateful and enlightened people. In the city's growth and advance- ment he took a deep interest and through almost fifty years residence here he con- tributed in large measure to support the moN'ements which tended toward the gen- eral good. His widow is still living at the old family homestead, surrounded by the loving care and consideration of children and many friends and by the comforts which her husband's labor in former years pro^•ided her. W. EMERSON STORMS. OR almost two-thirds of a century \\". Emerson Storms has witnessed the growth and progress of 3.Ion- roe county. He represents one of its oldest families and his birth occurred in Fairport, September 24. 1839. His father, William S. Storms, took up his abode here about seventy years ago, casting in his lot with the early settlers of the county whose labors laid the foundation for its present prosperit}- and progress. He was a custom tailor, — an honorable, straightforward busi- ness man. and throughout his career he com- manded the confidence of all with whom he was associated. His death occurred Au- g"ust 25, 1895. when he was eighty-three years of age, and his remains were interred in the Fairport cemeter}-. His wife, who bore the maiden name of ]\larv Shults, died in 1896, at the age of eighty-six. To the public school system' of his na- tive town AA'. Emerson Storms is indebted for the early education which he acc^uired. Later he took up the study of bookkeeping and the excellence of his mathematical work was now manifest in the readiness with which he mastered the new study. Becom- ing an expert accountant he secured em- ployment with the DeLand Company with which he was connected for five years. Since that time he has been associated with many important business houses in Rochester and elsewhere and is now acting as bookkeeper f(jr the r^Ionroe County Chemical Company of Fairport. He has attained a high degree of skill in the line of his chosen profession, his proficiency always enabling him to se- cure excellent paying positions w-ith re- munerative salaries. In 1865 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Storms and Miss Lett E. Howe, who was born in New York, but during her child- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 327 hood remO'ved with her parents to Michi- gan. She was educated at Kalamazoo Col- lege in that state and was married in Cold W/ater, Michigan. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Storms two daugh- ters survive. Mr. Storms is a stanch Republican, and with one exception has voted that ticket at every election. He has a very pleasant home in Fairport, where so many years of his life have been passed and the circle of his friends there is almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances. He wit- nessed the arrival of the first train that ever entered the town over the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, has seen great developmient in the county and has ever borne his part in the progressive pub- lic movements that are of benefit to the com- munity. CLARENCE A. SHUART. REPRESENTATIVE of the bar and also of the fire insurance busi- ness at Honeoye Falls, Clarence A. Shuart is widely known in Monroe county, and is meeting with creditable suc- cess in his undertakings. He traces his an- cestry back to one of four brothers who came from Holland to America in early colonial days and settled near New York city, in Ulster county, this state. About five gen- erations of the family have since lived in this land. Denton G. Shuart, the father of our subject, was born in Ulster county, Feb- ruary 8, 1805, and was educated for the bar, being admitted to practice in New York city. About 1 83 1 he took up his abode in Honeoye Falls, Monroe county, and soon won promi- nence as a representative of the legal fra- ternity here. His practice connected him with many of the most important litigated interests tried in the courts of this district, and he had a large and representative clientage up to the time of his retirement from active connection with the bar in 1883. He was a Republican in his political affilia- tions, and for a number of years he served as justice of the peace, his decisions being strictly fair and impartial. He was also surrogate for one term. His religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and in his up- right, honorable career. In the year 1838 Denton G. Shuart was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Bar- rett, who was of English descent, the family having been founded in Massachusetts at an early epoch in American history. Her grandfather, Samuel Barrett, was a valiant soldier in the Revolutionary war, and par- ticipated in the battle of Concord. Through another branch of the family the ancestry is traced back to Ebenezer Fisk. whose daughter, Anna Fisk, married a Mr. Bar- rett, and their daughter married a son of 328 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Samuel Barrett, previously mentioned as the grandfather of Mrs. Mary E. Shuart. Mem- bers of the family were very prominent in the early history of the county. Mrs. Shuart was a daughter of Stephen and Lois (Day) Barrett, and by her marriage she became the mother of four children : Denton Bar- rett, now deceased; William Herbert, who is the president of the Springfield Glazed Paper Company and resides in Springfield, Massachusetts: Clarence A., the subject of this review ; and Irving J., of Chicago, Illi- nois, connected with the Great Northern Trust Company. Clarence A. Shuart was born in Honeoye Falls, November 15, 1856, and after acquir- ing his earlv edr.cation in the public schools here he entered the Lima Seminary, in which institution he was graduated in 1878. He then began the study of law under the di- rection of his father, and after a year went to New York city, where he became a student in the law office of Deane & Chamberlin, with whom be remained for three years. On the 13th of November, 1882, he was ad- mitted to the bar, and in February, 1883, he returned to Honeoye Falls where he suc- ceeded his father in the law business and has since remained in practice. He is well pre- pared for his chosen profession, for his study was thorough and his knowledge of the principles of jurisprudence is compre- hensive and accurate. He prepares his cases with great care and precision, and is very devoted to his clients' interests. He also handles fire insurance and annually writes a large amount of business. On the 26th of September, 1883, Mr. Shuart was married to Miss Frances A., daughter of Edwin F. and Georgianna P. ( Carpenter ) Park. They now have three children — Karl P., Marion E. and Dorothy F. Mr. Shuart became a member of the Modern Woodmen of America in 1901, and at the present time is vice council of the camp at Honeoye Falls. Politically he is a Repub- lican, and keeping well informed on the is- sues of the day is enabled to support his position by intelligent argument. As a speaker he is logical, strong and decided, and his oratorical powers have contributed in no small degree to his success at the bar. PATRICK COX. OCHESl'ER has been the home and ous a\'enues of usefulness. Among them scene of labor of many men who must be named the late Patrick Cox, a prom- have not only led lives that should inent shoe manufacturer, who passed away serve as an example to those who{ October 9, 1896, after a life of industry, and come after them, but have also been of im- rich in those rare possessions which only a- portant service to their city through vari- high character can give. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RFXORD. 329 Mr. Cox was bom in Longford, Ireland, January i, 1842, and was the second son of Dennis and Mary Cox, whose family con- sisted of three sons and four daughters. When our subject was but eight years of age the family emigrated to America and located in Rochester New York, where he completed his education as a pupil in the No. 9 public school, gaining a good prac- tical knowledge which was highly beneficial to him in his subsequent business career. He then served an apprenticeship to the shoe- maker's trade, and for a few years worked on the bench, during which time he became very proficient. In 1862 when the manufacture of shoes by "teams" was adopted Mr. Cox was em- ployed by L. & H. Churchill, and was made foreman of one of their teams, although only twenty years of age. Two years later he went to New York city, where he engaged in the manufacture of shoes on his own ac- count with fair success until 1871, when the labor troubles caused so many manu- facturers to leave the metropolis. Return- ing to Rochester, he opened a factory on North Water street, only a few doors from where his sons still carry on the business. He was alone in business until 1876, when he took in with him his brother Joseph, the firm becoming P. Cox & Brother, and re- maining thus until January i, 1883, when the brother retired and a stock company was formed under the name of the P. Cox Shoe Manufacturing Company, with Patrick Cox as president. By constant adherence tO' prin- ciples of integrity in the make-up of their goods and their remarkable energy and ex- cellent business capacity, the firm has stead- ily increased its product until they turn out in fine shoes one-half of a million dollars' worth annually, an.d give employment to four hundred hands. Their goods are to be found in every city and state in the Union, and their trademark is everywhere acknowl- edged to be a guarantee of excellent quality. The firm is one of the foremost of the shoe manufacturing interests of Rochester. In 1874 Mr. Cox married Miss Gertrude Gallery, and to them were born eight chil- dren, six of whom are still living. Since the death of their father the sons, Charles P., Henry J., and Michael Higgins, who was associated with Mr. Cox for some years, have had the management of the business, and are carrying it on with good success, as they seem to have inherited much of their father's business ability. Their factory is now located at No. 224 West Main street. The family have a beautiful home on Argyle street. Mr. Cox was interested in a number of business enterprises. He was president of the Rochester & Charlotte Turnpike Com- pany; a director of the Merchants' Bank; and a stockholder of the street railway. He erected the Cox buildings, and besides the property already mentioned owned thd Hooker residence on East avenue with about two acres of nursery grounds attached. Re- ligiously he was a devout Catholic, he and his family being members of the Cathedral. He always contributed liberally to charitable institutions, and was treasurer of the fund with which St. Mary's Hospital was built Upright and honorable in all things, Mr. Cox commanded the respect and confidence of those with whom he came in contact 330 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. either in business or social life. The fol- lowing incidents plainly indicates the char- acter of the man. Failing in business in 1876, he settled with all his creditors at fifty cents on the dollar, and then imme- diately set to work to retrieve his fortunes. Having the confidence of the people in gen- eral, he again embarked in the shoe busi- ness on a small scale, and this time met with almost phenomenal success, being soon com- pelled to enlargt his plant to meet the grow- ing demands of his trade. Remembering his obligations to his former creditors, he summoned them all to a banquet, and under the plate of each individual he placed a check to cover the balance of his indebted- ness with interest in full up to date. Throughout his career of continued and far- reaching usefulness his duties were per- formed with the greatest care, and his per- sonal honor and integrity were without blemish. JAY KELLOGG SMITH. AY KELLOGG SMITH, who is en- gaged in the practice of law in Honeoye Falls, has for but a brief period resided in that place, but already his skill and ability are recog- nized by a large patronage and the public accords hm an enviable position in the ranks of the legal fraternity in this part of the county. He was born in the town of Wheeler, Steuben county. New York, Feb- Tuary 8, 1847, l^^^ parents being Edmund Piatt and Malinda (Kellogg) Smith. The family is of English lineage and the ances- try can be traced back to Daniel Smith, the great-great-grandfather of our subject, who •was born in England and, crossing the At- lantic to America, took up his abode in Con- necticut about 1700. Members of the fam- ily fought for independence in the Revolu- tionary war. The great-grandfather was Daniel Smith, Jr., and the grandfather was Piatt Smith, a native oi Connecticut, who remo\'ed te Putnam county. New York. It was there that Edmund Piatt Smith, the father of our subject, was born December 22, 1819. In the spring of 1830 Piatt Smith removed tO' Steuben county and there he purchased over one hundred acres of land in the town of Poultney. He married Ke- ziah KnO'X, and unto them were born the following named: Arabella, Edmund Piatt, Margaret, Mary, John and Andrew K., all now deceased with the exception of the last named. The father of this family died in Bath, New York, April 7, 1901, while his wife passed away in Schuyler county. New '^'ork, December 21, 1870. She was a na- ti\'e of the town of Bath and her people were very prominent and influential in that part of the state. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 331 In the district schools of his native town Jay Kellogg Smith began his education which was continued in the Hammondspnrt Academy. Later he was a student in the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary and after pre- paring for college matriculated in Syracuse University, in which institution he was graduated with the class oi 1868. He had previously studied law under the direction of A. Hadden, of Hammondsport, New York. He had also privately pursued his reading while teaching school in Rochester and was then admitted to the bar at the gen- eral terms of the supreme court in 1870. After his admission he continued teaching for two years, one in the Monroe x\cademy and one in the Rushville high school. It was his work in the line of this profession that had enabled him to pursue his law stud- ies, furnishing him the means necessary for the prosecution of his education. In 1873 he began the practice of law in Prattsburg, Steuben county, New York, where he had an uncle living who' was a banker, and it was through his influence that Mr. Smith located there. In 1896 he removed to Penn Yan, and after two years when an oppor- tunity came for him to purchase the law business of John Robeson, in Honeoye Falls, he did so, and the spring of 1899 witnessed his arrival in this place, with the interests of which he has since been identi- fied. He is well ^'ersed in the principles o-f jurisprudence, and while he is strongly de- \'Oted to his clients' interests, he never for- gets that he owes a still higher allegiance to the majesty O'f the law. On the 22d of August, 1879, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Una M. Saunders, a step-daughter of Dr. and Cor- delia Gregory (Saunders) Swartz, of Can- andaigua, New York. Mr. and ]\lrs. Smith liave one child, Una Marie. Already Mr. Smith has become widely and favorably known in Monroe county and in a profes- sion where advancement depends entirely upon individual merit he has become widely recognized as a leading lawyer capable of handling the most intricate problems of jurisprudence. GEORGE W. ALLEN. N honored retirement from labor has the supervision of his invested interests. Mr. been vouchsafed to Mr. Allen, who Allen is a native of Charlotte, born on the after close, active and honorable 14th o.f November, 1845. His father, John connection with the business in- Allen, has been a resident of this place since terests of Charlotte is now enjoying a well 1826 and therefore the subject of this review merited rest, having no business cares save pursued his education in the district schools 332 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of Charlotte, attending the same until seven- teen years of age. He then entered upon his business career, becoming connected with a forwarding and shipping business. His father was very closely associated with the work of development and improvement here. Tn 185 1 he built the Presbyterian church, and was a well known contractor whose skill and reliability won for him a very liberal pat- ronage. He built many of the docks upon the river front and also took contracts for government works. He was quite success- ful in all that he undertook and thus gained a comfortable competence. As a bookkeeper George W. Allen was connected with the forwarding and shipping business for seventeen years and on the ex- piration of that period he joined his brother in the establishment and conduct of a general store. For seventeen years he followed general merchandising and' his enterprise and careful management! brought to them deserved prosperity. At the end of seven years he had purchased his brother's interest and then continued as sole proprietor for a decafle. His business methods were above reproach and his diligence and honesty were important factors in his success. At length Mr. Allen sold his store and retired from merchandising. He has some valuable prop- erty investments and his real estate is the visible evidence of his life of activity in commercial circles. On the 15th of December, 1870, Mr. Allen v^'as united in marriage to Miss Ma- tilda Blackford, a native of Spencerport, New York, and a daughter of Samuel and Amy fjones) Blackford, both of whom were natives of England. By this marriage five children have been born, of whom three are now living, namely : George Bertram, who is now deputy sheriff of Monroe coun- ty, a position which he has held for two terms, takes C]uite an active interest in poli- tics as a suppoi"ter of the Republican party and is a worthy member of the Masonic lodge of Rochester. Marietta Eaton is now serving as court recorder in the surrogate court in Monroe county. Harry Marchant, who served a complete apprenticeship in the Western Electrical Works, in Chicago, is now in the electrical business at Niagara Falls, and was married at that place. The children whom they have lost are: Everett W., who died at the age of twelve years; and Edna Beatrice, who died at the age of eighteen months. Mrs. Allen's mother, Mrs. Blackford, came to America when thirteen years of age, taking passage on a sailing vessel, the Mary Newcastle, which left the port of Liverpool, and after a voyage of six weeks reached the harbor of New York, landing at Castle Garden. The trip was a very stormy one and was made part of the wav under hatches. Fi\'e members of the familj' came, father, mother, a son and two daughters, and it was the year 1836 that witnessed their ar- rival. After reaching New York they en- gaged places on a packet or canal boat and after a sixteen days' trip arrived in Roches- ter. Mrs. Blackford, who is now seventy- eight years of age, remembers vividly the incidents of the trip, together with many im- portant incidents in the early history of Rochester. The father was a carpenter by trade and was identified with Mr. Taite, a contractor of note. The daughter was mar- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 333 ried in October, 1841, to Samuel Blackford, a native of England, who in 1840 came to America, being then twenty-four 3'ears of age. He was a miller by trade and followed that pursuit throughout his entire life. His people were prominent in that line of busi- ness in England and acquired considerable wealth. For twenty years he was engaged in the milling business in Spencerport, and his enterprise and capable management brought to him success. He died in Char- lotte in 1874, at the age of fifty-seven years. In his political views he was a Democrat and in the community where he lived was highly esteemed for his sterling worth. In public affairs Mr. Allen has been cjuite prominent in the village. For two terms he has held the ofifice of president of the vil- lage, capably controlling its interests. He was also treasurer for three terms and is now president of the board of education and O'f the board O'f health. He is very loyal to tlie best interests of the community with which he is connected and no trust reposed in him has ever been betrayed in the slightest degree. WILLIAM C. JAYNE. ILLIAM C. JAYNE, senior mem- ber of the banking firm of Jayne & Mason, at Webster, was born in the town of Penfield, Monroe county, New York, April 11, 1864, a son of William G. and Emeline A. (Miller) Jayne. William G. Jayne was born in Kelloggs- ville. Cayuga county, New York, and upon engaging in active business life was for a number of years in the mercantile business in Rochester. Upon the death of his wife, when his son, William C, was two years of age, he disposed of his Rochester interests, and became identified as express messenger with the American Express Company, in whose service he remained for many years. When the company inaugurated the system of pensioning their oldest and most faithful employes Mr. Jayne was among the first to profit by this just means of recognition for all around merit. Following his association with the express company he retired to Buf- falo, and spent the remainder of his days remote from business cares. He was the fa- ther of two children, and of these Charles M. is a resident of Elmira, New York. After the death of his mother William C. Jayne made his home with his maternal grandparents on a farm in Penfield town- ship, Monroe county, where he attended the public school until his fifteenth year. He then entered the school at ^Vebster and com- pleted the academic course, but owing to ill health was obliged to leave the institution before graduating. The out door exercise 334 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. incident to farming in Peniield township later completely restored his impaired health, and December 27, 1897, he married Etta May Proper, a native of Hartsville, Steuben county. New York. Mrs. Jayne is a daugh- ter of Nelson and Mary M. (Mellious) Proper, and was formerly a student at the Alfred University. Her acquaintance with her future husband was begun in Andover, Allegany county. New York. Of this un- ion there have been born two sons, Earl H. and George G., both of whom were born on the farm. In April, 1899, Mr. Jayne removed to Webster, and after taking an inventory of the necessities and opportunities of the place decided that the banking business afforded scope for ambition and all around business ability. The outgrowth of this surmise re- sulted in the opening of the present bank June 4. 1900, since which time, in partner- ship with George S. Mason, Mr. Jayne has been able to more than realize his expecta- tions. The establishment of Jayne & Mason fills a long felt and imperative want in the community of Webster, and the high char- acter of the men comprising the firm, as well as the sound financial basis upon which the business is conducted, has inspired universal confidence, and insures lasting success. In political affiliation Mr. Jayne is a Re- publican, but has never sought or accepted official recognition. Fraternally he is asso- ciated with the Masons, Webster Lodge, No. 538, and with the Patrons of Husbandry, with which latter organization he has been allied for many years. He is a member of the Presbyterian church, while Mrs. Jayne is identified with the Baptist church. Mr. Jayne enjoys an enviable standing in the business and social world of Webster, and he is possessed of those admirable nersonal characteristics which win and retain many friends. WILLIAM A. LAY. ILLIAM A. LAY, president of the village of Honeoye Falls and one of the enterprising business men of the place, was born in the town of Lima, Livingston county, New York, March 21, 1854, his birth being re- corded in the register of the Episcopal church at Honeoye Falls. His parents were James Barnabas and Elizabeth (Gwinn) Lay. His father was born in county Essex, England, November 28, 181 7, and spent fourteen years in tlie British army. During this time he traveled extensively, visiting many parts of the world. For several years he was in command of a company of one hundred soldiers as their captain, detailing from one village to another in Ireland for six years. On the expiration of that period THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 335 he went witii his regiment to the Bermuda islands, where he remained for more than three years, and tlien proceeded to Nova Scotia, leaving his ship at Halifax, where he was stationed for several months. Later his regiment was sent to Kingsion, Ontario. Having been connected with the army through a long period Captain Lay was en- titled to a pension and a grant of land, both of which he accepted, and soon afterward he married and removed to Monroe county, New York. At the time of the Civil war in the United States he enlisted at Honeoye Falls, in 1863, becoming first sergeant of Company L, Fiftieth New York Volunteer Engineers, in which he served until the close of hostilities, participating in many of the principal battles which led to the preserva- tion of the LTnion. He took part in the en- gagements at Ant'ietam, the Wilderness, Maryland Heights, Petersburg. Richmond and other encounters with the Confederates up to the time of the capitulation of the southern forces. After his return from the war he followed farming near Ionia, in On- tario county, and was accounted one of the leading agriculturists of the community. He died July 23, 1883, at Ionia, New York, after an eventful life in which valor and loy- alty were marked characteristics. His wife still survives him and resides at Ionia. In their family were seven children : Henry K , James A., William A., Helen M., Hen- rietta, Jane and Robert. The only ones now living are Henry. Robert and William A. William Augustus Lay, who is well known in business and social circles in Hone- oye Falls and vicinity, attendedi school for ,^'botit two years in his native town, and in 1858 accompanied his parents on their re- moval to the village in which he now makes his home. Here he pursued his studies in the old subscription school, his father paying a tuition of thirty-five cents per week. Later he was for two years a student in the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, working for his board and attending school whenever his outside duties permitted. Entering upon his business career he be- came an employe of Miller, Ransford & Tay- lor, produce merchants of Millers Corners, Ontario county. New York, with which firm he was connected for about two years, after which he began business on his own account as a generail merchant at that place. Sub- sequently he engaged in general merchandis- ing at Honeoye Falls for three years, and then established a meat market in Rochester, where he continued his operations for two years. He next began dealing in produce as a partner of E. M. Ransford, at Millers Corners, and when their business association was discontinued at the end of a year he and his brother, H. R. Lay, established a produce store at that place. On the expiration of a year he sold his interest to his brother, who is still in business there. In 1884 Mr. Lay of this review entered into partnership with William Downey, of Honeoye Falls, as deal- ers in produce and are still carrying on their store with a gratifying degree of success. Mr. Lay also deals extensively in coal, lum- ber, produce and agricultural implements and is enjoying a large patronage, which has come to him as the reward of his enterprise, honorable business methods and earnest de- sire to please his patrons. In 1889- 1890 he had a partner, but for eleven vears has 336 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. been alone in all these lines of commercial activity save the produce business. On the 27th of June, 1888, Mr. Lay was married to Aliss Ada A. Griffin, a daughter of Thomas E. and Jane ( Martin ) Griffin. They now have two sons — Buvx'er Griffin, Ixrn in July, 1891, and Patrxk Henry, born in Augvist. 1893. both students in the schools of Honeoye Falls. In h:s political views Mr. Lay is independent, supporting the men and measures that he believes will best ad- vance good government. His fellow towns- men, recognizing his worth and ability, have frecjuently called him to different offices and he is now the president of the village, super- intending its affairs in a progressive, prac- tical manner. Our subject is a member of Honeoye Falls Tribe of Red Men and has passed all the chairs ; and for twenty years he has been a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, having filled all the offices in the local lodge. In 1879 he was made a Mason in Union Star Lodge, No. 320, F. & .-\. M., of Honeoye Falls and tlicrein has been elect- ed to different positions, bub has always re- fused to serve. His time is largely taken up with his business affairs and he regards the pursuits of private life as abundantly worthy of his best efforts. ROBERT F. HENDEE. HE manv avenues of activity in which Air. Hendee has sought an outlet for his abilities and aspira- tions ha\e invariably profited by his sterling worth and common sense methods. He is the merchant of oldest standing in Webster, and he has been known in this part of the state for more years than can be re- called by the oldest inhabitant. A\'hen he was born, October 18, 1823, this town was called Penfield, and as it was his birthplace, its subsef|uent growth and dex'elopment ha\'e been of vital moment to him. Jacob and Helen (Hover) Hendee. the parents of Robert F.. lived on one farm in this locality for the greater part iif their lives, and were identified with the farmino- interests of their township. The father was born in Saratoga county, Xew York, where he grew to manhood, and in the fall of i8ro walked to Monroe county, to take an in- ventory of future prospects. After spend- ing the winter he resolved that it was a fair- ly good county to live in, so returned on foot to Saratoga county, and in the spring of 181 1, persuaded his parents and the rest of the family, eleven in number, to accompany him hither. His parents, Zebulon and Bar- bara Hendee, were born in Scotland, and upon emigrating to America settled first in Rhode Island and later in Saratoga county, New York. In Monroe county the family located on a farm one mile south and one and a half miles east of the village of Web- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 337 ster, and there the grandparents of our sub- ject died at an advanced age. The father spent his life on a farm a Httle west of where t'he grandparents lived. Until his twentj'-sixth year Robert F. Hendee lived on the home farm, and attended the district schools during the leisure of the winter months. He was married at Poult- ney, Vermont, to Mary Jane Whitney, and of this union there have been six children born, four of whom are still living : Newton is in business with his father; Lorin A. is clerking for his father ; Alice M. is li\'ing at home: and William H. is private secretary to the president of the Plant System' of Rail- w'ays. When he first started out in- business Mr. Hendee invested in a computing scale and went to Michigan in its interest, but this proved a failure and he lost all that he had put into it. He then went to New York city to look for an opening of some kind, and finally decided to buy a boat and follow the canal. This he did for about six years, and during that time had the sympathy and companionship of his wife, who proved a great help to him. This proved so success- ful that upon quitting the canal he was able to purchase an interest in a tannery in Web- ster, but was in that business only a year. He next bought the old homestead and lived thereon for a few years, after which he was engaged in the undertaking business for a short time. The sewing machine business proved a profitable source of revenue for the f' llowing six years, after which Mr. Hendee returned to his former occupation of under- takmg, and while thus employed was post- master of Webster for a time. He eventual- ly discarded the undertaking business for general merchandising, and bought the stone store where he is now doing business. Ever since he has carried a large line of groceries and general commodities, and has a large trade in the town and surrounding country. The upright business methods employed, and the air of tact and obligingness evinced to- wards all who patronize the store, have ma- terially added to the popularity and enviable standing of Mr. Hendee. Originally a Whig, Mr. Hendee \'0ted for William H. Harrison in 1840, and since the establishment of the Republican party has been one of its stanch supporters and has held many important offices in the coun- ty. In 1855 he was census taker for the state in this town, and about the same time was elected justice of the peace and served for tw-elve years. During that time he tried iiiany cases, some of which were appealed, but none reversed. He also served as notary public for twenty years and as postmaster for four years, was collector for a year and constable for one term. Newton Hendee, the oldest son of our subject, and a partner in the business for many years, married Carrie S. Russell, a na- tive of Webster. He inherits his father's business ability and good sense, and has proved a valuable help in the mangement cf the store. His sterling worth and unquestioned in- tegrity have resulted in many special marks of favor on the part of his fellovv towns- men, and of those individually in a position to recognize merit. He has been assignee 33« THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. concerned. He is fraternally associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, era! estates, and has settled up the affairs Webster Lodge, No. 742, and faithfully ob- connected therewith with satisfaction to all serves the precepts of that order. for two different firms that failed in Web ster, and has also been administrator of sev- JAMES L. PALMER. AMES LEONARD PALMER was for a number of years a most pro- gressive and enterprising farmer of Monroe county and was numbered among the valued citizens of this part of the state. He was born in Madison county. New York, October 7, 1822, and traced his ancestry back to Walter Palmer, who was the founder of the family in the new world. He was born in Nottinghamshire, England, about 1585, and long prior -to his emigration to America was married. It was about 1629 that he crossed the Atlantic, taking up bis abode in Charlestown, Massachusetts. He built the first dwelling house in the town and there extensively engaged in farming and stock-raising until 1643, when he re- moved to the Plymouth colony. He was a very prominent man in early days in Massa- chusetts and his lalwrs contributed in large' measure to the pioneer development. He was admitted as a freeman May 18, 1631, and held various local offices. In connec- tion with his life-long friend and neighbor, William Cheesbrongh, he organized the town of Rehoboth, and at the first election was honored with the office of deputy. to which he was subsec[uently re-elec- ted. He purchased property, including a house and lot, of Thomas Miner, which land bordered the cove and the rivulet which emptied into the cove. The other grants and purchases of land which Walter Palmer made lay south of this purchase and on the eastern slope of Logwonk, crossing Aug- netta brook and embracing the large farms of the late Colonel William Randall and Dudlev Randall, twelve hundred acres in all. The first religious services held in the town of Stonington, Connecticut, tO' which place Mr. Palmer removed in 1633, were held in his home May 22, 1657. Thus in many ways he was closely associated with the communi- ties in which he lived, and took an active part in the early development and progress. He died in Stonington in 1661, and his re- mains were interred in the old Wequetequock burial place. His descendants, now num- bering many thousand, are widely scattered throughout the United States, and many of them have become very prominent in public affairs, filling positions of responsibility and trust, including governorships, while one of the number has been president of the na- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 339 tion — U. S. Grant, who was a direct de- scendant of Walter Palmer. When he came to America he was accompanied by three brothers and he had charge of a fleet of six ships filled with Puritans who sought civil and religious liberty in the new world. For many generations descendants of the original ancestor remained in Stonington, Connecticut, and it was there that Elisha Palmer, the father of James L. Palmer, was born. He married Louisa Davis and about 1812 removed to Madison county, New York. He there enlisted for service in the second war with England, later becoming a lieutenant in the Seventy-fourth Regiment of New York troops. He thus continued his' connection with the military organization of the state for a number of years, and in 1817 was promoted to sergeant, while in 18 18 he became lieutenant. In the old time subscription schools James Leonard Palmer pursued his educa- tion and early in life he became familiar with all the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist, for as socn as old enough to handle the plow he took his place in the fields. When he had arrived at man's estate he began farming on his own ac- count and made that occupation his life work. In 1870 he removed to Monroe coun- ty and purchased one hundred and fifty acres of land, to which he afterward added as his financial resources increased until he was the owner of a valuable tract of three hundred acres, part of which lay in Living- ston county. In his farming methods he was progressive and enterprising and his well directed labors, unflagging industry and perseverance brought to him a comfortable competence. In 1858 Mr. Palmer was united in mar- riage to Miss Emeline C. Palmer, a native of Lennox, Madison county, New York, born February 15, 1844. They became the parents of four children, of whom the eldest, Lamont, died in infancy. Elton L. Palmer, to' whom we are indebted for the material of this fam- ily history, was the second in order of birth, his natal day being May i, 1863, and his birthplace Madison county. The public schools of Honeoye Falls afforded him his educational privileges and his training at farm labor was not meager, for in his youth he assisted in the cultivation of the fields of the old homestead. Throughout his entire life he has followed farming with the ex- ception of two years devoted to general mer- chandising in Honeoye Falls. He is a re- liable and enterprising business man and has a wide acc[uaintance in this county. William L. Palmer, the next of the family, was born September 8, 1865, and is a farmer residing in Livingston county. He married Anna Smith, daughter of Hinman and Jennie (Jordan) Smith, and unto them was born one child that died in infancy. After the death of the mother William L. Palmer mar- ried Luly Smith, a sister of his first wife, and they have three children now living, Ernest Leonard and an infant, and they also lost one in infancy. On the 6th of June, 1888, Mr. Palmer was again married, his present wife being Margaret, daughter of Phillip and Anna (Keeler) Carlin. She was born Feb- ruary 14, 1863, and by her marriage has 340 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. become the mother of three children : Eric, who was born July 17, 1891, and died March 18, 1893 ; Kern, who was born May 6, 1895 ; and Ehio, born February 20, 1897. Such is the record of the Palmer family residing in this part of the En:pire state — a family noted for loyalty in citizenship, reliability in business and honor in social relations. In his political views James L. Palmer was a stalwart Republican who warmly es- poused the principles of the party. He was called to public office and for some years served as assessor and was also town trustee, filling both positions with fidelity and capa- bility. His death occurred in Livingston county, August 12, 1899, and his wife passed away in Monroe county. May 29, 1895. They had made many friends in the years of their residence in this part of the state and therefore their loss was deeply regretted. FREDERICK L. DURAND. NE of the most public-spirited citi- zens in all Rochester is Frederick L. Durand, whose labors and efforts have been most eft'ective in promoting the general welfare. He stands as a representative of the highest type of our American manhood — reliable in business, trustworthy in citizenship and faithful to duty in every walk of life. More than half a century has passed since he took up his abode here, and throughout the long period he has given hearty co-operation to every /movement for the general good. Mr. Durand is a native of Cheshire, Connecticut, born September 25, 1816. His father, Samuel Durand, was also born in the •Charter Oak state and was of French Huguenot lineage, but for many generations the family have been residents of New England. He devoted his life to farming, .-and upon the old farm homestead our sub- ject was reared, attending the district schools of the neighborhood. He prepared for college at the Hartford grammar school and later entered Yale, being graduated within its classic walls in 1836. Only four or five of his class are now living. Through- out the long years which have elapsed since his college days he has kept in touch with those who were his classmates, and the friendships of his early manhood have thus Deen maintained throug-h many decades. After completing his education he en- gaged in teaching for a number of years and was offered and accepted an excellent posi- tion as a private teacher in Georgia. In that state he later became a teacher in the Brown- wood Female Institute, and subsecjuently was at the head of the La Fayette Institu- tion in Chambers county, Alabama, con- ducting the same successfully for about three years. Returning to the north, he F. L. DUBANB THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 343 then located in Troy, New York, where he studied law in the office of Judge Willard, and in 1845 '^'^^ was admitted to the bar, successfully passing the examination for the supreme court. At the urgent solicitation of friends and relatives Mr. Durand came to Rochester and opened an office. No' dreary novitiate awaited him; almost immediately he gained a representative clientele and his patronage increased in volume and importance with the growth of the city. He soon maintained a foremost position in the ranks of his pro- fession, and until his practical retirement was acknowledged by the public and the members of the legal fraternity to be among the most gifted and earnest lawyers that have ever prac- ticed in Monroe county. His legal learning is broad, embracing wide knowl- edge of almost every department of juris- prudence. His mind rapidly grasps the salient points in a case and while giving to each detail its full prominence he never loses sight of the important point upon which the decision oi a case finaUy turns. Of late years he has largely laid aside the more arduous duties of his profession, and yet to a man of his nature it is impossible to lead ,a life entirely apart from business, and al- most every day finds him again at his ofihce, although he has passed the eighty-fifth mile- stone on life's journey. Mr. Durand has for many years been most prominent in pub- lic afifairs, and his influence has ever been strongly exerted on the side of upbuilding along- material, social, educational and moral lines. Soon after coming tO' Rochester he was made a member of the board oi educa- 18 tion, which was then newly organized, and it was he who drafted the first code of ordi- nances for" the government of the schools. In 1864 he was elected city attorney for a term of oiie year. Alany enterprises of a public nature have profited by his wise coun- sel and hearty co-operation. His own affairs have been ably managed ; his home is the old Judge Gardner property, and he has made judicious investments and now has much \'aluable real estate in Rochester, including the Durand block on Main street, which was completed by him. Mr. Durand was married in 1852 to Miss Lydia Powers, a stepdaughter of Judge Buell. Her brother, Charles Powers, was a soldier of the Civil war and rose to^ the rank of brigadier general, and by the governor of New York, under a law per- mitting him to bestow special honor on the eight best soldiers from the state, was bre- vetted major general. Mrs. Powers was born in Canada and died in 1861, when about thirty-five years of age. Four chil- dren were born to them: Fred B., of Rochester; John E., who is a member of the firm of F. L. & J. E. Durand, being thus associated with his father in the practice of law; Clara Emeline, deceased; and Harri- son Cox, who is treasurer of the Holister Lumber Company, of Rochester. With no book advantages tO' aid him in the commencement of his career, yet equipped by nature with strong mentality and a determined will, Frederick K. Durand steadily advanced tO' a position of promi- nence in professional circles. Although the snows of many winters have whitened his hair, in vigor, intellect and interests he vet 344 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. seems a man in his prime. Old age is not necessarily a synonym of weakness. It need not suggest as a matter of course any inactivity or helplessness. There is an old age which is a benediction to all those who come in contact with it, for out of its rich resources of wisdom and experience it gives to those around. A splendid exemplification of this is found in Frederick L. Durand, who in the evening of life enriches the circle of his friendship by beneficent influence, h.is career serving as an example to the young and an inspiration tO' his associates. ADAM N. FINUCAN. DAM N. FINUCAN, who is prom- inently known in Monroe county in connection with his political work and also as proprietor of the Phoenix Hotel of Pittsford, was born in Mendon, this county, on the 15th of Feb- ruary, 1857, a son of Daniel Finucan, now deceased. The father was a native of Ire- land and when a young man of twenty-one came to America. By trade he was a mason and erected some of the substantial buildings of Rochester, but during the greater part of his life he followed the occupation of farming. He came to Monroe county when but a lad, and was thereafter identified with its business interests. He married Miss Margaret Fitzell, who was also a native of the Emerald Isle, and is now living in Lima, New York, at the age of se\enty-four years. She is the owner of a farm of two hundred and forty acres left to her by her husband. Both Mr. and Mrs. Finucan be- came well known in Monroe county and enjoyed the highest respect of all with whom they were brought in contact. They be- came the parents of nine children, but one died at the age of twenty-one years and two died in infancy. The surviving members of the family are : Daniel, who is now living in Lima ; Adam, of this review ; John T., a lumberman in Mendon, N. Y. ; Joseph B., a practicing physician of Idaho Springs, Col- orado ; Elizabeth, the wife of James Holden, a practicing physician of Ottawa, New York ; and Harriet, wife of Vernon Taylor, a hotel proprietor of Lima, New York. To the common school system of the state Adam N. Finucan is indebted for the edu- cational privileges he enjoyed. He attended school until sixteen years of age, after which he worked for a time with his father. Ho spent five years in Rochester in a successful business career, on the expiration of which period he purchased a half interest in his present hotel, which he conducted with his brother, Daniel H., for one year, when he disposed of his interest and returned to the farm, which he operated successfully for four years. In 1888 Mr. Finucan returned to Pittsford and purchased his brother's in- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 345 terest in the Phoenix Hotel and has since conducted it, making it a popular institution with the traveling public. Everything is in first class city style and the hotel is well patronized, while the proprietor is popular with his guests, whom he carefully looks after, promoting their com:fort to the best of his ability. In February, 1884, in Rochester, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Finucan and Miss Margaret B. Little, who was born in this county, March 20, i860, a daughter of Harvey C. Little. Her father, now deceased, was a farmer by occupation and was one of the early settlers of Henrietta. The farm now owned by Mr. Finucan was purchased by his wife's grandfather in 1818 and was one of the first farms improved in the coun- ty, being reclaimed for purposes of civiliza- tion before the city of Rochester was known. It was a tract of timber land originally and the first settlement was made thereon in 1807. Mrs. Finucan was educated in a con- vent in Rochester and is a lady of culture and refinanent. By her marriage she has become the mouther of an interesting little son, Adam E. O., born November 23, 1897. Socially Mr. Finucan is connected with Northfield Lodge, F. & A. M., of Pittsford, and in politics is a Republican. He has never been a politician in the sense of office seeking and always declined to serve until 1895, when he was appointed by Judge Arthur Sutherland as side path commission- er, one of the five appointed im Monroe coun- ty. Previous to this time Mr. Finucan had built and advocated side paths, being the originator of the plan in the county, and through his efficient management the system has been brought up to its present standard. As a citizen he is public-spirited and progressive, withholding his support from no movement or measure calculated Ito prove of public benefit, and the success he has achieved in business is the merited re- ward of capable management. GEORGE S. GOSS. ITH the political history of the Empire state the name of George S. Goss is closely associated. He is a leading member of the Republican party and his efiforts in its behalf and his prominence in office have made him well known. His influence is of no' re- stricted order and his efforts have been most effective in augmenting the party strength and promoting its success. Mr. Goss was born in Pittsford, at the place where he now resides, on the 3d of March, 1834. His faither, Ephriam Goss, was a native of Middleburg, now Fulton, Schoharie county. New York, born June 12, 1806, and during his boyhood he came with 346 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. his parents tO' Monroe county. He studied law under the direction of Ira Bellows, now deceased, and af.ter being admitted to the bar successfully engaged in practice for a number of years, winning an important class of liti- gation. His fitness for leadership, arising from his broad intellectuality and his devo- tion to the general good, led tO' his selection for high political honors. For a number of terms he served as state senator from his district, and in an early day he was also •county clerk of Monroe county. He was a strong temperance man and used his in- fluence and efforts to abolish the use of in- toxicants. He married Margaret Porter, a native of Nassau, Rensselaer county. New York, and untO' them were born -three sons and two daughters, but one son died in in- fancy and the daughters are also deceased. The surviving brother of our subject is Chauncey P. Goss, of Waterbury, Connecti- cut, who is president and manager of the Sco- ville Manufacturing Company. The father died in 1877, in Pittsford, at the old family home now occupied by our subject. George S. Goss acquired his education in the public schools of Pittsford and Roches- ter and after entering upon his business car- eer was connected with commercial pursuits for some time in Pittsford. He was also tengaged in conducting a lumber and coal yard in Fairport and was connected with an -elevator company in Buffalo. Subsequently he went to Wa.terbury, Connecticut, where 'he was connected with a manufacturing com- -jDany for a number of years. Erom his boyhood days Mr. Goss has been deeply interested in political questions and issues and in publ'c affairs he has ren- dered his country valuable service. At va- rious times public trusts have been reposed in him, and his faithfulness to the charge has ever been above question. He has filled all the offices in the village of Pittsford and for twelve years was supervisor. He was ser- geant at arms of the state senate for two years and also of -the house for two years, and for three years he was a member of the general assembly, proving a most able repre- sentative of the district. He at once took his place among , THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 363 ville, New York, still stands as a monument of his handiwork. As the years have passed considerable change has been wrought in the orthography oi the family name, which at different times has been written Ellwoods, EUwood and Elwood. There is a very trag-ic chapter in the history of the maternal ancestry. In 1728, during the old French war, the commandant of Fort Herkimer issued a call to the settlers to gather in the fort. Mrs. Bell, the grandmother of our subject, was accidentally left alone; her fam- ily were surprised by the Indians and her husband and three children were killed, one, an infant, having its brains dashed out in her presence. She was struck down, scalped and left for dead. She was enciente and for many weeks lay at the point of death. Her then unborn child was in process of time a mother and her child became the mother of Isaac R. Elwood. Isaac R. Elwood, the father of F. W. Elwood, was for many years a distinguished citizen of Rochester, taking a most active part in public affairs bearing upon the de- velopment of this portion of the state. A distinguished lawyer, he was for many years engaged in practice as a partner oi Judge Henry Selden, and the firm occupied a fore- most position among the members of the bar at that day. For two terms Mr. Elwood served as clerk of the state senate. He was one of the founders of the Western Union Telegraph Company and was serving as its secretary and treasurer at the time of his death. His work in behalf of this eter- prise was oi a most useful character, for the extension of the lines led to marked de- velopment in trade and a wonderful trans- 19 formation in the business world. At the bar he won more than local distinction, and his ability, his comprehensive knowledge of the principles of jurisprudence and his logical argument and forceful pleas gained him standing among the most prominent repre- sentatives of the profession. Frank W. Elwood pursued his educa- tion in private schools, both at home and abroad, crossing the Atlantic at the age of fourteen. He spent three years in Euroipe, studying Italian, French and German and becoming one of the finest linguists of this section. On returning toi his native land he continued his studies under the direction of various eminent teachers. When nineteen years of age he matriculated in Hobart Col- lege, but at the end of a year left that insti- tution in order to become a member of the sophomore class in Hansard College, within whose classic walls he was graduated in 1874, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. During his student life he was a member of a number of college societies. In Columbia College Mr. Elwood pre- pared for the bar, and at his graduation in 1877 the degree of LL. B. was conferred upon him. The same year he was licensed to practice and entered the office oi Judge Danforth, of Rochester, there remaining un- til 1879, v^'hen he erected the Elwood Me- morial building in honor of the memory of his father. From 1881 iintil 1884 he was engaged in the stock brokerage business un- der the firm name of F. W. Elwood & Com- pany, and at the close o'f the latter year re- sumed the practice of law, his professional duties and the management of his real- estate interests occupying his attention up 364 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. to the time of his death, which occurred June 6, 1899. His success at the bar came socn because his equipment was unusually good. Along with those qualities indispen- sable to the lawyer — a keen, rapid, logical mind, plus the business sense, and a ready capacity for hard work, — he brought to the starting point of his legal career rarer gifts, — eloquence of language and a strong per- sonality ; an excellent presence, dignified manner, marked strength of character, a thorough grasp of the law and the ability ac- curately to apply its principles were factors in his effectiveness as an advocate. He was classed with the leading lawyers of the city. In 1875 Mr. Elwood married Mrs. Frederica H. (Pumpelly) Raymond, of Rochester, and unto them was born a daugh- ter, Dorothy. Of several social organiza- tions Mr. Elwood was a prominent represen- tative and he co-operated in many move- ments for the welfare of the city. He was at one time president of the Rochester Club, vice president of the Rochester Historical Society and a member of the board of man- agers of the Genesee Valley Club. He was a trustee of the Chamber of Commerce and of the Riverside Cemetery Association, a member of the board of park commission- ers and a vestryman of St. Paul's Episcopal church. He alsO' organized the Young Men's Guild, of which he was the first presi- dent. Possessing a hig'h degree of good fellowship, he was as active member of the social organizations to which he belonged. A vigorous physique and intellect en- abled him to attend adequately tO' the social side of life without neglecting the cultiva- tion of the mind. He was a classical scholar and his cultivated tastes made him a favorite companion of the brightest minds of the city, while his circle of friends ex- tended into many states as year by year his acquaintanceship widened. WILLIAM H. WEBSTER. VARIED, interesting and suc- cessful life has been that of Will- iam H. Webster, attorney at law, of Webster, New York. He was born at Pontiac, Michigan, April 25, 1835, a son of John T. and Elizabeth (Mann) Webster, natives of the east, where tlieir ancestors had resided for many years. The parents, w ho were married in Monroe coun- ty. New York, of which place the paternal grandfather was a pioneer, settled eventu- ally in Michigan, but owing to the impaired health of the father soon returned to their fomier home in the Empire state. The fam- ily fortunes were seriously impaired by the death of the father when William H. was but six years of age, and as there were four other children in the family, he being the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 365 fourth in order of birth, lie lived with his mother s people until he was about twelve years of age. He then found a congenial and pleasant home with foster parents in Penfield, with whom he was amicably as- sociated until after attaining his majority. Having availed himself of the educa- tional opportunities of Webster and Mace- don Academies, Mr. Webster began to teach school at the age of nineteen, in order to ac- quire that higher training for which he so ardently longed. To swell his finances he worked also in the harvest fields during the summer months, and was thus enabled to enter Genesee College, from which he was graduated in the class of 1859. In the meantime, while making his home with his foster parents, he had employed his slight leisure in reading law and reciting to an at- torney in Webster, and after finishing his education he continued his legal studies un- der the capable supervision of Joseph Stall. On July 22, 1 86 1, Mr. Webster was married in Penfield to Mary A. Palmer, al- though his chances for future happiness were veiled with uncertainty, owing to his determination to serve in the Civil war. The rumble of discord had already ap- proached a climax, and he entered as a pri- vate in Company I, Eighth New York Cav- alry, being sent immediately tO' Washing- ton on detailed duty as battalion quarter- master. In January, 1862, he was made a lieutenant, and during that winter and the following spring he served as quartermaster. He was afterward sent to Harpers Ferry, and at his own suggestion joined his com- pany and was with them at the battle of Winchester when Banks was defeated. After returning to Harpers Ferry he was stationed at Maryland Heights, and then at a place near Baltimore, where the company was fitted out in their cavalry regimentals, having before been all the time on foot. They then returned to Harpers Ferry and remained until the night before the sur- render, when the company cut their way out, capturing eighty-five wagons as they went. They then participated in the battle of Antietam, and Mr. Webster had com- mand of the company until at Beverly Ford in a skirmish he was shot in the left shoul- der, the ball glancing off and striking the spine. This ball is still carried by Mr. Webster as a reminder of a \-ery severe war experience, and serves tO' recall his being carried from the field to a hut, and later to Falmouth, and from there to the George- town hospital, where he remained until May II, 1862. He was then permitted to return to his home on a leave of absence, and in August of the same year he returned to the hospital at Georgetown, but his pitiable con- dition rendered him absolutely unfit for further duty and he was discharged by or- der of the secretary oi war. Nevertheless, he had rendered valuable service to the cause, and for his bravery and devotion re- ceived the commission of captain in June, 1863. In the spring of 1864 Mr. Webster re- sumed the study of law, and after being ad- mitted to the bar in September, 1864, prac- ticed his profession in Rochester, although the family lived in Webster. Hoping to profit by a complete change of opportunity and surroundings, he went to West Vir- ginia in 1866, ostensibly to superintend the 366 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. sinking of a well in the oil regions, but at the same time undertook the practice of law and soon gained a large clientage. Durmg the five years of his residence in that state he became prominent in politics as well as law, and for two years served in the legislature. In 1 87 1 the scene of his activity was shifted to what was then Lone Tree, but is now Central City, Nebraska, where he prac- ticed law and lived for about twenty years. Always a stanch Democrat, his capabilities were recognized by the best element of his party, who, unknown to him, nominated him for governor of Nebraska. His re- markable popularity was shown by the re- turns, for he received all the votes in Mer- rick county but sixteen. In 1883 he made the race for county treasurer, and though the district was strongly Republican he was elected by a large majority, and ably filled the position for two terms. In 1886 he was nominated from the third congressional dis- trict, which, however, was hopelessly Re- publican. Other political services rendered by Mr. Wel^ster in NelDraska were in con- nection with his appointment in 1877 by the district judge as commissioner of insanity, an office maintained for fifteen years, and his appointment by Governor Thayer, a Re- publican executive, as a member of the ad- visory board of the Soldiers' Home, upon which board he served for one term. While at Central City Mr. Webster ex- perienced many losses through the death of those near and dear to him, his wife's death being followed by that of his daughter, Mrs. Elvira White, and by that of his foster father, B. F Rand, who had in the mean- time removed to Central City. Thus bereft of many sources of consolation and sym- pathy in his strenuous professional and polit- ical career, he sought an entire change by removal to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he re- mained for a year and a half. In 1893 he again returned to New York, and in Sep- tember of the same year married Mrs. Mary A. Burnett, a former neighbor and school- mate, whom he had known since she was six years of age. At present he has but one tie to remind him ocretia Bowker, a daughter of Joel Bowker, of Salem, Massachusetts, whose family numbered five children, four of whom are yet living. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Clark was blessed with three children, two '.of whom, together with their mother, sur- vive the husband and father. One son, .Frank H., died in infancy. The living chil- dren are Daniel R. and George H. The eld- er son was born in Massachusetts in 1S51, and, like his father, occupies a very promi- nent position in business circles. He mar- ried Miss Helen Ross, of Rossburg, New York, and they have two daughters, Helen Rogers and Mary Lucretia. While his business affairs made heavy demands upon his attention, Mr. Clark nev- ertheless found time to aid in many interests and movements calculated to prove of bene- fit to Rochester, withholding his support from no' measure that he believed would ad- vance the welfare of the city. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was particularly prominent in church work, being for over thirty years a consistent and helpful member of the Plym- outh church, of which he long served as trus- tee. He also gave a liberal financial aid to many other churches and to charitable enter- prises and was a man of the broadest hu- manitarian spirit. His political support was given to the Republican party, but he never aspired to political honors, preferring to devote his attention to his business. As the years passed and his financial resources in- creased he made judicious mvestments in property and became the OAvner of much A-aluable real estate, so that he was enabled to leave his family in very comfortable cir- cumstances. In business he sustained an unassailable reputation. He was a man of keen discernment, sagacious and enterpris- ing, and whatever he undertook he carried forward to successful completion. Pie was THE BrOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 369 true to every obligation of public and pri- was proverbial and as a man of unfaltering vate life and was never known to betray a honor his life proved an example well trust in the slightest degree; his honesty worthy of emulation. W. FRANK RICHARDSON. 1 « V FRANK RICHARDSON, an engineer in the employ of Hunts' Woolen Mill, at Hon- coye Falls, was born on the 5th of June, 1850, in Orleans county, New Vork, a son of Chester and Clarissa (Hencher) Richardson. His paternal grandfather was Joseph Richardson, who- was living in Genesee county, now Living- ston county. New York, when the war of 1 81 2 broke out, and at Livonia enlisted in the United States army, and was killed at Black Rock. Our subject had twO' brothers who were in the Civil war, one being a member of the Confederate and the other of the Union army. The latter, George C. Richardson, was injured in Pope's retreat and died at Washington, D. C, in 1861. Chester Richardson, our subject's father, was born in Massachusetts in 1800, and died in Akron, Erie county. New York, March 28, 1844, while the mother was born in Monroe county, New York, in 181 1, and died in Pembroke, March 28, 1871. During his boyhood Mr. Richardson, of this review, accompanied his parents on their removal to Genesee countv, New York, and there grew to nianhood, receiv- ing his education in the public schools of that locality. On leaving home he worked on a farm twoi years, and during .the fol- lowing three years followed the carpenter's trade. On the 5th of April, 1875, be en- tered the employ of Hunt's Woolen Mill, with which he has since been connected with the exception of five years spent in the ce- ment works at Akron, New York. On the iSth of Februaiy, 1874, Mr. Richardson was united in marriage with Miss Vide Blackburn, a daughter of Will- iam and Lydia (Hoffman) Blackburn, and they have become the parents of three chil- dren, whose names and dates of birth are as follows: Ida B., March 8, 1876; Bertha C, June 12, 1878; and Edwin Chester, Oc- tober 5, 1884. Both daughters are now suc- cessfully engaged in teaching school. Politically Mr. Richardson affiliates with the Democratic party, and socially is a member of Honeoye Falls Lodge, No. 31, A. O. U. W., in which he has passed all the chairs and which he represented in the grand lodge at Syracuse in 1897. He is also a prominent member of the Juni'^r Order of 370 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. United Mechanics, and has lulled all the and 1900. Pleasant and genial in manner, offices in that lodge and represented the he miakes many friends and is held in high same in the grand lodge of the state in 1897 regard by all who know him. HON. CORNELIUS R. PARSONS. N the death of the honored subject of this memoir not only Rochester but the Empire state as well lost one of her best and most valued citizens — a man sincere, upright, just and conscien- tious in word and deed. His life was a busy and useful one and extensive commercial pursuits claimed his attention, yet his career was not that of one intent on money-making or of self-aggrandizement, but was ever dominated by the nolile desire to aid and up- lift his fellow men and tO' promote the wel- fare of city, state and nation. A complete record of what he accomplished for the city, of the good deeds he performed and of the kindly symi:!lathy which he invariably ex- tended to others could not be compiled, for he was modest and unostentatious in all his acts, guided not by the hope of recognition and praise Ijut by an honorable purpose and noble duty. Cornelius R. Parsons was born in the town of York, Livingston county. New York, May 22, 1842, and was a son of the Hon. Thomas Parsons, whoi was a dative of Berkshire, England. The father received somewhat meager educational privileges and at an early age began earning his livelihood as a shepherd, but the elemental strength of his character was soon manifest and his strong' nature gave promise of future ac- complishments. In 1832, when eighteen years of age, he determined to seek the broader opportunities of the new world, and crossing the Atlantic he located in the rich valley oi the Genesee, where he at once sought employment and for four years worked as a farm hand in Wheatland, Mon- roe county, where he received the munificent salary O'f seven dollars per month. In 1836 he became connected with the business ac- tivity of Rochester and was employed in various ways, in all of which he indicated his adaptability and trustworthiness. He was not only industrious but frugal, and gradu- ally accjuired some capital, so' that he at length was able tO' avail himself of the facili- ties for engaging in the lumber trade offered by the district on both sides oif Lake On- tario. His business along that line gradu- ally expanded until he became one of the most extensive merchants and exporters in this part of the country, procuring supplies, especially of oak and other heavy timber, 'T^^^'%<-^-Zo^M>/ /L /^Z,<^,^^^-^-^i^ THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 373 from land which he purchased from time to time and which was largely located in Can- ada. His extensive business inerests drew public attei;tioii to Thomas Parsons, and that he possessed qualifications that fitted him for office and for leadership- in political circles was evident. Accordingly, in 1851, he was elected on the Democratic ticket to the office of alderman from the sixth ward of Rochester, and in 1853 ^"d again in 1857 he represented the tenth ward in the city council. In 1858 he became a member of the state legislature and was the originator of the pro rata railroad freight bill, de- signed to compel the railroad companies to carry freight for local shippers as low, pro- portionately to distance, as the rates charged to citizens of other states. This caused much opposition in railroad circles, but the measure was zealously advocated by Mr. Parsons and the bill w-as engrossed for a third reading and only failed for want of time. Under the agitation of the grievance thus begmi and continued by others in after years, these discriminations were essentially modified. Disagreeing with his party on the national questions, he sustained the admin- istration of President Lincoln and in 1865 was elected by the Republicans to the state senate by a large majority. As a member of the canal committee he carefully fostered the waterways of the state and his mercantile experience rendered his opinions of value on all commercial questions. He was a mem- ber of the committees on engrossed bills and on privileges and elections. In the assembly he was an active working member, a fearless defender of what he believed to be right, and his course in behalf of the best interests of the state won him the gratitude and respect of people throughout New York. Entirely unsolicited by him, he received the appoint- ment of collector of the port of Genesee and in 1868-69 filled that position with the same faithfulness which ever marked his official career. At his death in 1873 he left a widow and five children, the former a daughter of Richard Gorsline, while the lat- ter were Cornelius R., Clifford W., Frank G., Julia L. and Charles B. Parsons. The eldest son, James, who had been engaged in the lumber business for a number of years, and was a member of the contnon council of Buffalo, died in Erie, Pennsylvania, a month before the father. From the time that he was three years old until his demise Cornelius R. Parsons was a resident of Rochester, and no citizen has ever been more unselfishly devoted to the city's welfare and to the promotion of its interests along material, intellectual and moral lines. He pursued his education in the public schools and in Vosburg's Acad- emy, which had been established by Johin R. Vosburg for the purpose of preparing pupils for mercantile pursuits. He afterward be- came associated with his father in the lum- ber trade, which had grown to- mammoth proportions. His trade had rapidly in- creased and the business, which was at first confined to western New York, had ex- tended not only to the important American markets but also to Great Britain, to which country he sent large exports of lumber. He had a mill near the upper falls of Ro- chester, and other manufacturing establish- ments, so that the details of purchase, manu- J74 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. facture, sale and export required unceasing attention at widely separated points. The lumber ^\•as mostly obtained from the for- ests of Canada and the father largely spent his time there, leaving his son, Cornelius R. Parsons, to superintend the important and varied interests of the firm in Rochester. ^ After his father's death he continued the business, with which he had grown familiar in all its departments, considering no detail . toO' trivial for his attention, while at the same time capably directing its most im- portant affairs. The C|ualities of close appli- caton and unflagging industry, combined with his keen foresight and sound business judgment, enabled him not only to control an enterprise of gigantic proportions but also- tO' extend and enlarge this, and there- fore he amassed a fortune, but his kindly and helpful nature was never warped there- by and the most envious could not grudge him his prosperity so generous was he with his means in aiding movements whjich re- sulted not only tO' the benefit of the indii id- ual but also of the city. Rochester, indeed, profited by his efforts in her behalf, and his fellow townsmen gave recognition of his devotion to her good by many times electing him her chief executive. In 1867, when he was only twenty-five years of age, he was elected alderman from the fourteenth ward and the following year was re-elected. He then was honored by the council by being elected its presiding officer, and his promptness, accuracy and knowl- edge of parliamentary law, as displayed in his rulings, won hjim high encomiums from those who had the city's welfare at heart. Again he was elected alderman and chosen presiding officer in 1870, and on the expira- tion of his term his colleagues expressed tlieir appreciation of his services by a valued testimonial. Not only did he exercise his official prerogatives to advance Rochester's interests, but as a private citizen he put forth every effort in his power to aid in its up- building, seeking no reward for his service save that which comes from the inner knowl- edge of duty honorably performed and obli- gations fully met. In 1876 new civic honors were conferred upon him by his election as Rochester's mayor. During his official connection with the municipal government some of the most important improvements had been coaiducted under his immediate supervision. Roches- ter was now a large city. Marvelous changes had been wrought within five or six decades, the dense forest having been re- placed by the thirteen thousand residences of - eighty thousand people. On the incorpora- tion of Rochester in 1834 there were five wards ; now there were sixteen, all greater in extent and population than the original five. The city's growth along educational, moral, social and commercial lines had been cL^^ually great and it was to rule this im- portant municipality that Mr. Parsons was called. The office of mayor was one which many would gladly have accepted, and both parties chose their strongest candidates, but the record which Mr. Parsons Imd made in the city council was a guarantee of practical, beneficial and progressive administration, and though his opponent was one of the strongest and most capable men in the Dem- ocratic party, the people showed their faith in him by giving to him a large majoritv. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 375 He managed the affairs of the city as he did his private business, — carefully, systematic- ally and honorably, — and over his public ^ career there falls no shadow of wrong or ■ suspicion of evil. In exercising the ap- pointing power he selected good men with- out reference tO' their party affiliations, and as police commissioner he acted with vigor and discretion in the government of the masses. He was six times re-elected, thus holding- the office for fourteen years. Only one city — Providence, Rhode Island, — has had one man for its chief executive as long a period. What higher tribute could be paid Mr. Parsons? It was thte city's acknowl- edgement of his unselfish efforts, his labor ■ for the general good and his accomplishment along lines of advancement and progress. A biographer writing of him at the close of his service, said : "Thus during a period of some fifteen years he has been closely linked with the growth and prosperity of the city, the fifth in rank in the state, substantial in its wealth, beautiful in its public and private structures and attractive in its parks ; its streets lined with trees and the gardens and ornamental grounds of the citizens. No' city is better governed than is Rochester under the regime of Cornelius Parsons." On the 6th of October, 1864, was cele- brated the marriage of Mr. Parsons and Miss Frances M. Whitbeck, a daughter of Dr. John F. Whitbeck, a skillful and ex- perienced physician of Rochester in former years. Three children were born unto them, but the only son, Warner Parsons, died in the spring of 1879. The daughters are Mabel W., now the wife of G. C. Cochrane, of Rochester, and Ethel M. Mr. Parsons' home life was largely ideal in his devotioi: to wife and children, and he counted no per- sonal sacrifice too great that would enhance the welfare or happiness of his loved ones. Both Mr. and Mrs. Parsons held member- ship in St. Peter's Presbyterian church and he was one of its trustees. In its work he \vas an active factor and to its support he contributed most generously. He belonged to the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities and their benevolent principles were mani- fest in his career. He was an interesting speaker, and while he «'as not often upon the public platform, when duty called him to such a position he addressed his auditors in a most interesting, entertaining and in- structive manner, owing to thorough famil- iarity with the subject under discussion. He was very active in advancing the work of the semi-centennial celebration held in Ro- chester on the 9th and loth of June, 1884. In a brief and pertinent address he opened tiie literary exercises on the 9th. He deliv- ered the address of welcome to Governor Cleveland and his staff and other guests at the reception of the second day of the cele- bration, and also proposed the various toasts at the bancjuet in the Powers Hotel. In the performance of these duties he secured the unqualified approval of his fellow citizens, who' recognized that much of the success that made the celebration an important event in Rochester's history was due to him. Again he was called to public life in the fall of 1 89 1, when legislative honors were conferred upon him by a constituency which elected him tO' the state senate, where he rep- resented the largest district in Me common- wealth. He was re-elected in 1893 and 376 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1895, by an increased majority, his home ward — the twelfth — in Rochester giving him alone a plurality of nine hVindred and three. In 1896 he was appointed chairman of the committee on commerce and naviga- tion, and was a member of the committees on insurance, railroads and public education. He was again elected to the state senate in 1898, and during the session O'f 1899 was appointed chairman of the committee on in- surance, and was a member of the commit- tees on railroads, commerce and navigation, and public education. In 1900 he was elected for a fourth term, and during thle following session was made chairman of the insurance committee and placed on the for- mer committees. Mr. Parsons left the im- press of his individuality upon the delibera- tions of that body and its work, and at his death, which occurred January 30, 1901, the senate issued a handsome memorial volume of about fifty pages containing a fine steel portrait of Mr. Parsons. The memorial vol- ume was called "Proceedings of the Senate and Assembly of the State of New York on the Life, Character and Public Service of Cornelius R. Parsons," and bearing date Albany,, February 18, 1901. The committee having in charge the preparation and publi- cation was composed of Timothy E. Els- worth, William W. Arm.strong, George P. Malby, Thomas F. Grady and John F. Ahearn. In this work were proceedings at the New York Legislative Reporters' Asso- ciation upon the death oi the Hon. Cornelius R. Parsons. There was a special meeting held in the capitol, January 13, 1901, tO' take action upon the death of the senator from the forty-third district, at which the presi- dent responded and several of the corre- spondents spoke feelingly O'f his life in gen- eral, his genial personality and lovable dis- position, as well as his amiability and un- deviating courtesy, his kindness of heart, his solicitude for the welfare and interests of others. Resolutions of sympathy and regret were passed by many other bodies, including the police force of Rochester, whose members were always warm friends of Mr. Parsons. The Union League Club held a meeting at which the following memorial was pre- sented : "The Union League Club, deeply regretting its loss occasioned by the death of its highly valued member, Hon. Cornelius R. Parsons, does hereby humbly express its sincere sorrow and extends its heartfelt sym- pathy to his bereaved family. The wise counsel, fatherly kindness and material as- sistance received from the lamented senator will ever be treasured by this organization. "As a public servant his superior judg- ment and keen perceptibility, coupled with a purity of purpose and nobility of action, challenges comparison. A grander combi- nation O'f the various elements essential to success in life is rarely found so harmonious- ly and effectively assimilated in one person as found expression in the every-day life of Cornelius R. Parsons. He had courage and fortitude and perseverance beyond the ma- jority of mankind, while the current of his actions was pervaded by an unceasing flow of courtesy, gentility and deferential de- meanor that won him the esteem and confi- dence of all with whom he had intercourse. "As a citizen his whole life has been an exemplary career of purified refinemient. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 377 moral and religious rectitude worthy the emulation of all persons desirous of rising in the scale of human excellence. Living, he was an important factor in the development of human industry, intelligence and all the better elements of progressive civilization; dying, he leaves an unbroken, unblemished record of spotless integrity chiseled into im- j)erishable existence by the industry of his own head and hands and the rectitude of his own heart. "But amid all his business activity he carried his ho'me in his heart, and into his cherished family circles he sacredly centered the sunshine of his heart's best affection. He was true to his country, true to his party and true to himself. But the good man is gone ! ! And a profound regret for the pub- lic loss is the proverbial expression, while the gentle tear of recollection finds easy ac- cess down many a hardy cheek unused to such a visitor : 'If eternal happiness be the reward of tenderest love, unobtrusive action and kindliest charity, blessed be the spirit which once animated the earthly form, of Cornelius R. Parsons." Truly may his family feel the spirit breathed by Hamlet concerning his father: "He was a man, take him for all in all; I shall not look upon his like again." JOHN W. BARRETT. NE of the most capable and prom- ising members of the bar in Web- ster is John W. Barrett, who has thoroughly mastered the details of legal science, and has already won for him- self the confidence of his felloav townsmen. He possesses to an unusual degree the strength of purpose and power of applica- tion which we are wont tO' associate with the sons of Canada, and he received a prac- tical early training on his father's farm| at Huntingdon, Quebec, where he was born August 14, 1 87 1. The education of Mr. Barrett was ac- quired at the public schools and at Hunt- ingdon Academy, which he entered -when fifteen years of age, and from which he graduated at the age of nineteen. He then prepared to enter McGill College, but his plans were frustrated owing to the death of his father, Dennis Barrett, which left his mother, Catherine (Timlin) Barrett, de- pendent upon his aid in carrying on the home farm. At the end of three years mat- ters were adjusted so that he was enabled to enter the Franklin Academy, at Malone, New York, \A"here he remained for a year, and in the fall o-f 1895 he began to read law with John I. Gilbert, of Malone. He re- mained under Mr. Gilbert's capable super- 37» THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. vision from September, 1895, until Sep- tember of the following year, and then en- tered tJie office of Gordon H. Main, also of ]\Ialone. In September, 1897, he entered the Albany Law School and was graduated in the class of 1898, but on account of not being a citizen of the United States he could not take the bar examination. In January, 1899, this difficulty was overcome by his naturalization, and having passed the required standard he was admitted to prac- tice March 18, 1899. Before becoming a full-fledged lawyer Mr. Barrett had been the managing clerk in the office of Mr. Gilbert, and he continued in that capacity until August, 1899. He then came to \Vebster as a possibly oppor- tune field for an ambitious lawyer, and the correctness of his surmise has been repeat^ edly demonstrated in the months that have followed. His efforts have been productive of admirable results, and some of the cases brought to a successful termination through his skill and ready manipulation of legal technicalities have caused a more than local interest. Politically Mr. Barrett is allied with the Republican party, and has taken a keen in- terest in county and state undertakings. As a stump speaker during several campaigns he has successfully promoted the cause of those whose election he considered advis- table, and he has been a delegate to various conventions. He was reared in the Roman Catholic faith, and was confirmed while quite young at Huntingdon, Quebec. HENRY T. WILLIAMS, M. D. NE of the most prominent and suc- cessful physicians and surgeons now engaged in practice at Ro- chester, New Y(jrk, is Dr. Henry T. Williams, who has that love for and de- votion to his profession which have won him a place among the ablest representatives of the medical fraternity in this section of the state. The Doctor was born in Rochester, March 14, 1838, and belongs to one of its oldest and most highly respected families, being a grandson of Rev. Comfort Will- iams, who on the 17th of January, 18 16, was installed as the first pastor of the first church built in this city — the First Presby- terian. The Doctor's parents were Charles H. and Susan (Miller) Williams. His fa- tlier was prominent in mercantile and po- litical circles and held several important of- fices. During his boyhood Dr. Williams at- tended the public schools of Rochester, and also the Free Academv, and then entered the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 379 University of Pennsylvania, where lie was graduated in 1881. Pie studied medicine under the late Dr. John F. Whitbeck, and for several years was associated in practice with Dr. John W. Whitbeck. He has not only built up a large private practice but is also visiting surgeon of St. Mary's Hos- pital, of the Rochester City Hospital and the Monroe County Penitentiary, and is consulting physician tO' the Home of the Friendless. The Doctor is a close and thor- ough student, and he has contributed many able articles to medical journals. He is a prominent mtember of several medical so- cities ; is ex-president of both the Monroe County Medical Society and the Rochester Pathological Society ; and is secretary of the Rochester Academy of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ; also be- longs to the New York State Medical So- ciety and the Central New York Medical Association ; and is an honorary member of the Hospital Medical Society. Politically Dr. Williams is a Republican. On the 22d of December, 1891, he was united in mlar- riage with Miss Mary F. Ward, and they have one son, Henry Ward Williams. The Doctor's office and residence is at 274 Alex- ander street. EDWARD R. PAYNTER. DWARD R. PAYNTER, proprie- tor of the Monroe Manufacturing Company, of Webster, was born in Cattaraugus county, New YL,rk, September 28, 1862. His parents, John E. and Elizabeth (Burton) Paynter, were also natives of New York state, and were farmers during their years O'f activity. The youth oif Mr. Paynter was unevent- fully passed on his father's farm, where he learned to be a model farmer, and received a practical education in the district schools. When eighteen years of age he signified his preference for the commercial rather than agricultural method oi livelihood by en- gaging as an employe oi the woolen mills at Arcade, but after two years returned to the home farm, the management of which he undertook with success for several years. When the farm was disposed of and the family fortunes shifted to Franklinville, Cattaraugus county, he found employment in the canning factory of that place, and for several years found his occupation a satis- factory and remunerative one. He then be- gan to work for a firm engaged in the man- ufacture of caskets, and was with them for about six years. In the meantime Mr. Paynter was mar- ried, October 23, 1887, to Annie Montgom- ery, of Franklinville, who was born in the town of Farmersville, Cattaraugus county, a daughter of James and Catherine (Cusack) Montgomery. Mrs. Paynter has r^ao THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. proved of valuable assistance to her hus- band, for, possessed of a good common- school education to start with, she has im- proved her opportunities, and is well read and intelligently alive to current happenings in the world of action. In 1894 Mr. Paynter became identified with ^^'ebster, and has since made this live and enterprising town his home. For a time he had a contract to work by the piece for the Webster Casket Company, but at the end of two years decided to start up a busi- ness of his own. The success of his present enterprise has more than justified his ex- pectations, and he has come to be regarded as one of the progressive and substantial business men of the town. In 1899 he built his present place of business, which in all ways meets the demand of a growing in- dustrv, and will in time also have to under- go enlargement. About seven people find yearly employment with Mr. Paynter, and the yearly amount of business trans- acted averages forty thousand dollars or more. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Paynter, namely : Lila, born in Franklinville, September 7, 1890; and Merle, born in Franklinville, August 12, 1892. Mr. Paynter is a Republican in na- tional politics, but has never desired or ac- cepted official recog-nition. Fraternally he is associated with the Masons, being a mem- ber of the Webster Lodge, Noi. 538, and also belongs tO' the Maccabees. Both Mr. and Mrs. Paynter affiliate with the Baptist church, and contribute liberally toward the maintenance of that organization. Mr. Paynter has fine financial ability, and un- derstands the handling of men, a combina- tion of desirable attributes which invariably insures success. HENRY BAILEY HATHAWAY. HERE is no country which offers as excellent advantages to young men for advancement in business life as America, but while this is so, it is also a well-known fact that "labor is king;" that progress in commercial or industrial circles depends upon earnest, persistent and honorable effort, untiring industry, and these form the basis of the prosperity that has come to Henry Bailey Hathaway, who is now recognized as one of the leading fac- tors in business, social and financial circles in Rochester. Pie was born on the 15th of October, 1838, in the town of Scio, Washtenaw coun- ty, Michigan, his parents being John B. and Lucy (Crofutt) Hathaway. The father was a native of the Empire state, his birth ha\'ing occurred in the town of Hudson, on the Hudson river. During the greater part THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 381 .of his life he devoted his energies to mer- cantile pursuits, but in his last years was eng'aged in fanning. He was a W'liig in his political affiliations, until the organiza- tion of the new Republican party, when he joined its ranks. His death occurred when he was seventy-two years of age, and his re^ mains were interred in the cemetery of his native city. His wife, who was a native of Danbury, Connecticut, died at the age of fifty years, and was also' laid to rest at Hud- son. Mr. Hathaway, of this review, is a direct descendant of John Hathaway, one of two brothers, who sailed from London to Barnstable, Massachusetts, in the ship "Blessing," in 1635, this being the ship which followed the "Mayflower." Henry Bailey Hathaway is one of the three sons of the family who' lived tO' reach maturity, and is the second in order of birth. His early education was accpiired in the common schools oi Scio and in New York city, to w-hich place the family re- moved when he was abotit nine years of age. There he remained until 1865, with the ex- ception of three years at school in the Bridgeport Academy and Farmington, New York, and on the completion o-f his student life he entered upon his business career, se- curing employment in a wholesale dry goods establishment in New York city, while later he was a salesman in a whole- sale boot and shoe house, wath which he was connected until i860. He afterward en- tered the service of an importer and dealer in wool, continuing as an employe in that house until 1862, whai he was admitted as the junior member of the firm' under the name of J. M. Pendleton & Company, of 20 New York city. This connection was main- tained until 1865, when the partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Hathaway came to Roch- ester, where for three years he engaged in the wholesale and retail grocry business at No. 90 Buffalo street, now West Main street, on the site of the present Powers Ho- tel. While connected with this house he purcliased an interest in the business, w'hicli was conducted under the firm name of H. H. Bevier & Company. This was in 1869. The firm engaged in the manufac- turing of malt ale and porter, and the en- terprise was conducted under the old style until 1 87 1, when, upon the death of Mr. Bevier, Mr. Gordon was admitted to the business and the firm name of Hathaway & Gordon was assumed. They have since car- ried on the enterprise wath excellent suc- cess, and their product finds, a large and ready sale upon the market. Mr. Hathaway is a man of excellent business ability and reso'urces, and his efforts have by no means been confined to one line, his sound judgment, keen dis- crimination and industry having important bearing upon many of the leading business concerns of this city. He was a director in the Flour City National Bank for over twenty years, and for eleven years was president of that institution. He is presi- dent of the Rochester Brewers' Association, having for a number of terms occupied that position. He is also trustee of the New York State Brewers' Association, with headquarters in New York city, and was one o>f its founders. He aided in the or- ganization of the Chamber of Commerce, long acted on its board of trustees, and was 382 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. its honored president in 1900. He is now president of the Briggs Brothers & Com- pany, doing an extensive business as deal- ers in seeds; was president of the Flour City Moulding ^Vorks, with which he has been identified as its leading officer since its incorporation ; and was assignee for Cross- man Brothers, well-known seedsmen, who failed about four years agoi with large lia- bilities. Through his capable management he relieved the firm of all indebtedness and handed back the business to its original owners. He is also treasurer of the Smith Sash & Door Company. Mr. Hathaway has a wonderful capacity for understanding and mastering extensive business interests, controlling them with a practical strength and capable management that results in a prosperous career. His labors, however, have not been confined alone to industrial and commercial interests, but have been ex- tended to many benevolent and charitable lines, proving of great benefit to the city. He is vice-president of the Rochester Homeopathic Hospital, and for seven years has been chairman of the executive commit- tee O'f this institution, which he aided in founding. Religiously he is idaitified with the St. Luke's Episcopal church, and for thirty-three years has been one of its vestry- men, being one of the oldest vestrymen in the Episcopal denomination in this city. He is likewise a member of the standing com- mittee of the Diocese of Western New York, and not only by liberal contribution but by personal work has done much for the development, growth and progress of this church. He is the sole executor of the large estate of A. J. Johnson, who left the sum' of thirty thousand dollars for the construction of a tO'wer on Christ church on East avenue, which was completed in 1902. Socially he is likewise very promment, and in 1880 held the office of president of the Rochester Club. He is now a manber of the Genesee Valley Club, the Rochester Whist Club and the Re- form Club of New York city, and is a life member of the Blue Lodge of Masons. In his career his certainly exemplifies the benefi- cent and fraternal spirit of the craft. On the 28th of October, 1863, at Victor, New York, Mr. Hathaway was united in marriage to Miss Almira Sharp, a native of that town, and a daughter of Cholotte Sharp, a prominent dealer in cattle and wool. She was a lady of many admirable qualities and of deep religious sentiment, taking an active part in Christian work. She was deeply interested in the Homeopathic Hospital, of which she served as one of the supervisors, and in many lines of Christian and charitable work her influence was felt for good. She died in 1897, at the age of fifty-seven years. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway were born three children, but Henry S. died at the age of twenty-two years. Lucy S. is the wife of Doctor Henry S. Hathaway, a practicing physician of New York cit}', by whom she has one son, John Henry, now six years of age. Grace, the youngest member of the family, is still with her father. The career of Mr. Hathaway seems al- most phenomenal, yet in an analj'sis of his life work we find that his prosperity is but the natural sequence of causes; that enter- prise, strong determination and capable business methods have been the salient fea- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 383 tures in his career. The methods which he has ever fohowed are those which will bear the closest investigation, and his reputation is unassailable. He has given dose and careful attention tO' his work, has been quick to note and improve opportunities, and has thus continually extended the field of his labors, until they now embrace some of the most important business interests of the city — interests which are of benefit to Ro- chester as well as to the stockholders, be- cause they furnish employment to large forces of workmen, thereby promoting the general prosperity and commercial activity of the most prominent city of western New York. CLARENCE W. McKAY. CAREER of already large ac- complishment and of great prom- ise because of general erudition and profound understanding of the science of the law is that of Clarence W. McKay, attorney at Webster and Ro- chester. A native son of this county, he was born in Webster, October 21, 1870, and is a son of Hugh and Emma (Curtice) Mc- Kay, the former of whom was for fifteen years connected with the commercial and legal undertakings of Webster and vicinity. Hugh McKay was a native of the prov- ince of Ontario, Canada, whither his par- ents, John and Jane McKay, had removed from their home in Scotland, and where they engaged in general farming. At the age of twenty he repaired tO' New York and learned the wagon maker's trade, having completed which he settled in Pittsford for a year and then came to Webster. For a time he lived with Thomas Wright, on the lake shore, and there started the little shop where he worked for a number of years, during which time he became acquainted with Emma Curtice, whom he married in 1868. A short time afterward he settled in Webster, and carried on his business with Mr. McKee in the little stone shop which is still standing. He was elected justice of the peace, became interested in law and be- gan to study during his leisure hours. So determined was he to master the intricacies of the profession that in 1877 he sold out his business and engaged in such practice as came his way and was permitted without being admitted to the bar. In the meantime he spent three days each week in the law office of George E. Ripson, of Rochester, and was admitted to the bar in 1880, there- upon starting in a general practice. In his youth he had received but a limited com- mon-school education, and he therefore found his tasks doubly hard, but he pos- sessed the perserverance and splendid com- mon sense which are bound toi succeed in any walk of life. After beginning his regu- lar practice he had an office for a time with 384 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. C. D. Kiehel, of Rochester, and in 1890 he formed a partnership witli Horace L. Ben- nett, of Rochester, an association amicably and successfully continued until his death, April 14, 1895, but during all this time he kept his office at Webster, where he resided and transacted the most of his legal busi- ness. The sterling worth of Hugh McKay was ielt in many channels of work and oppor- tunity in Webster, and a truly remarkable success rewarded his public-spirited and professional efforts. In his desire to pro- mote the commercial supremacy of Webster he invested heavily in the Rochester Mould- ing Company the failure of which visibly ■depleted his finances, yet he felt only the temporary discouragement of a strong and forceful personality. In political affiliations he was allied with the Democratic party and worked zealously for the upholding of its issues and principles. Fraternally he was a Mason, and was past master of Web- ster Lodge, No. 538. The stanch friend of education, Mr. McKay intensely regretted the meagerness oif his early opportunities, rand resolved that as far as lay in his power ■others should profit by his appreciation of the value of higher education. He was an active and persistent member of the school bo'ard for many years, and was one of the ■originators of the union school system of Webster. As years went by he became a ■great reader and intelligent absorber of the vital interests of the world, and found great ■consolation from the writing of Herbert Spencer. Four children were born to Hugh McKay and wife, o-f whom Clarence W. is the oldest. Morris P. is a graduate of the electrical engineering department of Cor- nell University, and is now in the employ of the General Electrical Company, of Schenectady, New York; Florence L. is a student at Cornell University, and is pre- paring to adopt the profession of medicine; and Laura J. is a student in the high school at Ithaca, to which city Mrs. McKay re- moved after the death O'f her husband, and where she is still living. The education of Clarence W. McKay was acquired in the p'ublic schools of Web- ster, and he graduated from the high school in the class of 1889. He then entered Dartmouth Colleg-e, where his studious ap- plication, fine scholarship' and gaiial good fellowship wO'n for him the praise of in- structors and the friendship of students. At his graduation in 1893 he took the high- est honors in Latin, and was the first in the history of the college who had ever attained such a distinction, and he was also one of the speakers at the commencement exercises. During his college life he filled the position for three years oi editor of the Dartmouth Literary Magazine, and he was elected cap- tain of the football team. During the senior )'ear he was manager of the Dartmouth athletic team, which that year won the New England inter-collegiate championship. He was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi Greek fraternity, of the Cascjue and Gauntlet Senior Society and the Phi Beta Kappa,. Upon returning to his home in Webste*" Mr. McKay found that his father's failing liealth required his assistance in the office, and he therefore applied himself to picking up such knowledge of law as necessarily THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 385 came his way. In time the greater part of the business fell on his shoulders, and after the death of his father he continued in the law office with Mr. Bennett until he was admitted to the bar in January, 1896. He then opened an office for himself in Web- ster, but at the same time had desk room with Merton E. Lewis, of Rochester. In 1897 he formed a partnership with Mr. Lewis, and has since conducted his affairs under the firm name of Lewis & McKay. Four days of the week are spent in Roches- ter, and Friday and Saturday Mr. McKay is at the disposal oif his numerous clients in Webster. Owing to his large and con- stantly increasing practice he has recently moved to> Rochester to be nearer the firm office and the courthouse, where most of his business is transacted, although he still retains his office in Webster. Among the cases which have served to bring to the front the wide legal lore of this successful lawyer may be mentioned the celebrated Hatch case, which has since become of his- torical moment in legal circles. He is a member of the Rochester Bar Association, and is fraternally associated with the Web- ster. Lodge, No. 538, A. F. & A. M., of which organization he was elected senior deacon, and has since filled all oif the chairs. For a year he has been master of the lodge,, and has on one occasion represented it at the grand lodge. In June, 1896, Mr. McKay married Mar- tha Middleton, of West Webster, a former schoolmate, and daughter of John and Har- riet (Kenneny) Middleton. Mrs. McKay,, who was a student for two years at Welles- ley College, and was unable to graduate owing to ill health, is the mother of three children, Majorie, Hugh and John, all born in Webster. Mr. McKay was reared a Democrat, but joined the Republican forces in 1896. He is a constant attendant at the Presbyterian church, of which his wife is a member. He is one of the solid and sub- stantial professional men of this county, and his many fine personal attributes have won for him an enviable regard among his townspeople. PETER MARTIN. m ETER MARTIN is the owner of one of the fine farms of Monroe county, having one hundred acres of rich land. There he is exten- sively engaged in the breeding and raising of merino sheep and other stock, and he de- serves to be known as a public benefactor among agriculturists oi this locality, for he has done much tot improve the grade of stock raised and thereby he has contributed to the prosperity by advancing market values. Peter Martin was born on the old family homestead in Rush township, February 22,, 386 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1822, and is therefore an octogenarian. His paternal grandfatlier, Jacob Martin, was a native oi Maryland, and with his wife Mary he came to Monroe county in 1807, purchasing land from the Holland Land Company, through Mr. Wadsworth, their agent. He thus secured five hundred acres, wishing to make a farm for each of his four sons. He settled upon a tract O'f one hun- dred and fifty acres and developed the same into rich fields, constituting one of the best farms in the county. It is now owned by his grandson, George F. Martin, whO' still operates it. When the grandfather came into the wilderness his first home was a little log cabin, in which he lived in true pioneer style. Indians still roamed through the forests, and bears, deer and wolves were frec^uently seen, venison sometimes furnish- ing the meat for the meal. AVolves fre- quently made the night hideous with their howling and the work of progress and civi- lization seemed scarcely begun. Where now stands the beautiful city of Rochester there was but a huckleberry swamp. The Martin family was one of the earliest in this section of the state and Ixiire an important part in opening up the land and improving it. Their nearest trading post was Living- ston county, at Bloomfield. They raised their own wool, spun it and manufactured it into clothes. They also raised flax, which was made into linen for summer wear. The children of Jacob Martin were Jacob, Abra- ham, Henry, John, Daniel, Elizabeth, the wife of George Price, and Mary, the wife of John Thomas. Of this family, John Mar- tin became the father of our subject. He wedded Mary Myers, a daughter of Peter Myers, who \\as one of the soldiers of the Revoilutionary war, serving as a scout under the command of General Washington. About 1 810 he went to Livingston county. New York, from Maryland, afterward coming to Monroe county, and made his home here until his death. Unto the par- ents of our subject were born these chil- dren: Jacob; Peter; Elizabeth, the wife of David Lyday ; Catherine, who married Mat- thew Stull; Mariam; Lovina, the wife of James Sherman; and George F. In memory Peter ]\Iartin goes back to the time when in the old log school house he mastered the elementary branches of learning, the school being conducted on the subscription plan. At length he put aside his text-books and began learning in a dif- ferent direction, this time mastering wagon making, a pursuit which he followed for four years. On the expiration of that period he returned to the home farm, where he remained for several years and tlien pur- chased a small farm of his own adjoining his father's land. Two years later he pur- chased his present farm of one hundred acres, the greater part of which is under a high state of cultivation. Here he raises fancy American merino sheep, having about twenty-five lambs added to his flock each year. He also raises Jersey cows in order to have them for dairy purposes, sell- ing milk and butter. At one time he was engaged in the breeding oi fancy Berkshire hogs, having a drove of twenty on his place, and it was he who introduced these hogs into this section of the state. In 1849 occurred the marriage of Peter Martin and Miss Louise Jenette Ellis, a THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 387 daughter of Gurdon and Sybil (Gordon) Ellis. They have two children, Ella Louise, now at home, and Charles F., who died at the age of eight years. For many years Mr. Martin has been president of the American Merino^ Sheep Breeders" Association of New York. He also belongs to the Grange, in which he has filled all the offices, and he has labored earn- estly and effectively to promote the cause of the farmers in this portion of the country. He has represented the local Grange in the state association and has always kept in- sured in this order. In his political views he is a stalwart Republican; has served as assessor in his township and for a numl>er of years has been poor master. He attends the Methodist church but does not hold membership in any religious organization. His has been a useful, active and honorable career covering eight decades. He has ac- complished much for himself and for his fellow men and he enjoys the esteem and veneration of young and old, rich and poor. WILLIAM H. LYNCH. ILLIAM H. LYNCH is an ener- getic and enterprising farmer, who has spent his entire life in Monroe county and is widely and favorably known. His birth occurred in West Brighton, April 22, 1864. His father, John Lynch, was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1828, and in 1850, believing that he might better his financial condition in the new world, he crossed the Atlantic tO' the United States, residing in Albany, New York, for a short time. Thence he came to West Brighton and here entered the employ of W. W. Crittenden. His industry and economy after a few years enabled him to purchase the farm upon which our subject now resides, a tract of land of seventy-seven acres, which he placed under a high state of cultivation and to which he added all mod- ern improvements and accessories. Suc- cessfully he carried on farming for many years, making a specialty of dairying. He also raised a large number of cattle, hogs and sheep, and everything about his place indicated his careful supervision and enter- prising spirit. On the 7th of October, 1854, Mr. Lynch was united in marriage to Miss Jane Gra- ham, who was born in Queens county, Ire- land, and came to America in her maiden- hood. The wedding was celebrated in West Brighton, and to them were born five chil- dren, namely: George W., who> married Elizabeth Massett, of Detroit, Michigan; one who has passed away ; Ida J. ; and Caro- line E., the wife of Allan White, of West Brighton. The other member of this family is Will- iam H. Lynch, of this review, who obtained his early education in the schools of West Brighton and later continued his education in Rochester. He was reared to farming 388 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. pursuits, early becoming familiar with all the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturst. When twenty-seven years of age he rented the old homestead and has since devoted his energies tO' its further de- velopment and improvement. His labors have proved profitable, and in the conduct of the various departments of farming he has acquired a gratifying competence. For a number of years he made a spedialty of farming, but now does little ^long that line, giving his attention to other branches of agriculture. His fields are well tilled, his buildings kept in good repair and a glance will indicate to the passer-by that the owner is a man of progressive and practicable methods. In studying the political issues of the day Mr. Lynch has become convinced that the Republican platform contains the best elements of good government and has there- fore given an unfaltering support to the party. The honoTS and emoluments of pub- lic office, however, have had no' attraction for him, as he has preferred tO' devote his time and attention to business and the pur- suits of private life. He is a gentleman of literary tastes, whoi reads broadly and is well informed on all topics of general inter- est. He and his mother are communicants of the Catholic church, and in the county where he has always made his home he has a large circle of acquaintances who justly esteem him highly for his sterling worth. JOHN MALLORY LEE, M. D. HETHER the elements of success in life are innate attributes of the individual or whether they are quickened by a process of circumstantial development, it is imposible to clearly determine. Yet the study of a successful life is none the less profitable by reason of the existence of this uncertainty, and in the majority of cases it is found that exceptional ability, supplemented by close application and earnest purpose, forms the real secret of success which so many have envied. This is certainly true of Dr. Lee, one of the eminent physicians of Rochester, who has' won prominence by broad and thor- ough study, by strong determination and by that continued research! and investigation which leads toward perfection. The Doctor was born in Cameron, Steu- ben county. New York, September 29, 1852, and is a son of Joseph R. and Sarah (Wag- ener) Lee. The father was a native of Steu- ben county, the grandfather of our subject was one of the pioneer farmers there, andl the great-grandfather served as a soldier tlilroughout the entire war of the Revolution. The Doctor's father was engaged in busi- ness as a contractor and builder and was the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 391 owner of land interests in Steuben county. He served his fellow townsmen as justice of the peace and was a deacon and chorister in the Baptist church of South Pulteney, New York. His death occurred in 1861. His wife was a granddaughter O'f David Wag- ener, who was an educated German and Quaker from: Pennsylvania and owned a large tract of land in Yates county which in- cluded tlie site of Penn Yan. He took a very active part in establishing the village, to which he gave its name, which was taken from "Penn" and "Yankee." He contrib- uted the site for the Penn Yan cemetery and was the first white man buried in that "city of the dead." The Doctor's mother was the daughter of Melchoir Wagener, son of Da- vid, who moved to Pulteney in 181 1 and be- came the owner of a section oif land and extensive milling interests. She was liber- ally educated, for those days, in the Frank- lin Academy, of Prattsburg, New York, and was a valued member of the community. She died in 1898, at the advanced age of ninety-three years. Dr. Lee was only nine years of age at the time of his father's death, and from that period down to^ the present his intellectual and material advancemait is the direct re- sult of his own efforts. He accpiired his early education in the schools of Pulteney, Steuben county, New York, and in the Penn Yan Academy, but was principally instructed by a college tutor in Palo, Michigan, where he went at the age of seventeen and clerked in a drug store for three years. During this time he qualified hlimself to enter the homeo- pathic department of the University of Michigan, where he successfully passed the entrance examinations and graduated with the class of 1878. He returned to his native state, estab- lished an office in Rochester and for nine years successfully engaged in general prac- tice. In order to further perfect himself for surgical work he took a post-graduate course in the Polyclinic of New York city, in 1889, and in the Post Graduate School of New York, in 1890, 1891, 1892 and 1894. Thus his knowledge was continually broadened,, his ability augmented, and for the past six- teen years the Doctor has devoted his entire attention tO' surgery. He was one of the founders of the Ro- chester Homeopathic Hospital and an in- corporator of its Training School for Nurses. During the first ten years of the hospital's existence he was vice-president of the medical and surgical staff, and at difiier- ent times surgeon, surgeon-in-chief and con- sulting surgeon. In 1897 he established a private hospital at No. 179 Lake avenue, of thirty beds. It is a noted institution of this character, though inadecjuate for its growing needs. At the present time he is putting up a new building to afford the best accommo- dations to about sixty patients. TItc Doctor is recognized as one O'f the ablest members of his profession in western New York and many honors have been con- ferred upon him by the medical fraternity. He has been president of the Homeopathic Medical Societies of Monroe County, of ^Vestern New York and of the New York State Society. He is a member of the Alpha Sigma fraternity, Ann Arbor Chapter o-f 392 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. •the Alumni Association of the Univer- sity of Michigan; president of the Alum- ni Association of the Homeopathic Department of the University of Mich- igan; an honorary member of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State of Michigan and a member of the American Institute of Homeopathy. He was also chairman of the legislative committee ap- pointed by the State Homeopathic Medical Society of Xew York, v.'hich committee se- cured the appropriations for the establish- ment of the GoAvanda State Homeopathic Hospital for the Insane, an institution which has accommodations for five hundred pa- tients, while its property is valued at about four hundred thousand dollars. The Doc- tor is president of the Xew York state board of homeopathic medical examiners, also president of the joint board composed of ex- aminers of the three recognized schools of medicine. He is an associate alumnus of the Xew York Homeopathic Medical Col- lege, and belongs to the Medico-Chirurgioal Society of Central X^ew York; the Surgical and Gynecological Association of the Amer- ican Institute of Homeopathy; the National Society of Electro-Therapeutists, and is censor of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medi- cal College. For several years Dr. Lee was associate editor of the Physicians and Sur- geons Investigator and was one of the corps of writers of the Homeopathic Text-Book of Surgery. His original research and investi- gation have led to the preparation of many valuable papers and addresses, which may be found in the transactions of these societies and in the magazines of his school. On tbe 28th of September, 1876, Dr. Lee was united in marriage tO' Miss Idella Ives, a daughter of Dr. Charles E. Ives, of Savannah, Wayne county, Xew York. Two children were born unto them : Maud, now the wife of A. Dix Bissell, of Le Roy, New York ; and Carrie Elizabeth. The wife and mother died October 11, 1897, and the Doc- tor was again married June 20, 1899, to ]\Iiss Carrie M. Thomson, the daughter O'f the late John Church Thomson, of Battle Creek, Michigan. The Doctor is a prominent Mason, hold- ing membership in Corinthian Temple Lodge, Xo. 805, F. & A. M.; Hamilton Chapter, X"0'. 62, R. A. M. ; and Doric Coun- cil, X'o. 19, R. & S. 'M., while in the Scottish Rite he has attained the thirty-second degree and is identified with Rochester Consistory, of which he is the grand chancellor. He is also a member of Damascus Temple, A. A. O. X. M. S.; Lalla Rookh Grotto, No. 113, M. O. V. P- E. R. ; and the Rochester Ma- sonic Club. He belongs to the Lake Avenue Baptist church, of which he is one of the trustees, and is also a member of the Baptist Social Union. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party, has served several terms as general committeeman, is a mem- bei' of the Genesee Valley Club and the Ro- chester Chamber of Commerce. Such in brief is the history of one who through the years of his manhood has stead- ily advanced in his chosen profession. Realizing the importance of his work, its obligations do not rest lightly upon him but are met with conscientious effort and hon- orable purpose, and his labors have proved of great value and benefit to his fellow men. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 393 ELIAS L. YORK. FITTING reward ol an honor- able and active business career is a period of rest in which to enjoy the fruits oi former toil, and this Mr. York is now enjoying. He was for many years connected with industrial in- terests in Honeoye Falls as partner in a foundry and annually he added tO' his in- come until with a comfortable competence he retired to private life to spend his re- maining days in a well-merited rest. Mr. York was born in Smithtown, New York, August 31, 1823. It was his an- cestors who founded that town, the place being established by Jacob Smith, one of his great-grandfathers on the paternal side, who came to New York prior to 1800, but on account of the Indians, who were still numerous and often hostile to the white race, he returned to his old home in New Jersey. After a few years, however, he again came to this section of the state, and the village of Smithtown stands as a monu- ment to the enterprise and labor of this pro- gressive pioneer. It is related that when Mrs. York, the grandmother of O'ur subject, was a little girl she sat upon General Wash- ington's knee and that she also* had an en- counter with the Tories, who were very numerous in the neighborhood in which she lived. Her fathei^ had recently made a sale in New York, being paid in gold coins with which he returned home, putting the money in a big leather pocket-book. When the Tories came to the house he hid upstairs, but when the men threatened to kill his daughter he descended in order to protect her. The Tories demanded the money and he produced the pocket-book, but diey could not open it and handed it back to him. He then, unknown to them, extracted the gold coins, which he threw into the ashes of the big fireplace, and gave them the pocket- book, with which they made their escape. The daughter afterward became the wife o-f Mr. York, the grandfather of our subject. He served his countrj^ as a teamster in the war of 181 2 and was in Buffalo when the city was burned and saw the dead lying thick there. Jobn B. York, the father of our subject, was born in New Jersey in 1802 and in the early part of the nineteenth century came to Monroe county. He resided in Smithtown for a number of years and in 1835 came with his family to Honeoye Falls. He was for some time engaged in farming, but in 1840 he built a small foundry, which is the nucleus of the present extensive busi- ness now carried on by William York. He had previously been identified with this line of woTk, for in connection with a Mr. Strouse he went to Littleville, where they built a shop, which they conducted from 1838 until 1 84 1. In 1849 the little foundry in Honeoye Falls was replaced by a larger one and work was continued there until the growing demands of the trade made more commodious cjuarters necessary. Then it was that in 1863 another plant was equipped on the site where William York is still doing business. The father admitted his two sons, Elias and William, to a partnership and this connection was maintained until 1870, 394 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. when the father retired. In his early man- hood he married Matilda Martin, a daugh- ter of John Martin, who was a Revolution- ary pensioner. During the early progress of the struggle for independence he enlisted in the east, participated in the battle of Brandywine and in other engagements un- der the command of General Washington. Late<, in recognition of the aid which he had rendered, he was given a pension by the government. Elias L. York spent the first thirteen years of his life in Smithtown, his native village, and then accompanied his parents to Honeoye Falls in 1835, his education, be- gun in the district schools of the former place, being completed here. After he had put aside his text-books he devoted his time and energies to farming until he joined his father in the conduct of a foundry business, which proved a profitable venture. A part- nershSp' being iformed between the father and the two sons, the business was carefully and successfully carried on for many years, enlarged facilities being introduced to meet the growing demands of the trade. The father retired in 1870 and the brothers then remained as i>artners until 1891 when Elias L. York put aside business cares to enjoy the fruits of his former toil. Mr. York has been twice married. In March, 185 1, he wedded Phoebe Ann Smalley, a daughter of Jonas and Eleanor (Crandall) Smalley. She died February 2^ 1889, and on the 2d of November, 1891^ Mr. York married Mary E. Emery, a daughter of Thomas and Ella Emery. Mr. York is a member of Union Star Lodge,. No. 320, F & A. M., and has held many offices therein. He belongs to the Metho- dist Episcopal church, in which he has also' long been an office holder, acting as teacher, librarian and superintendent of the Sunday- school, while in the church he has been clerk and deacon and is acting as trustee at the present time. His political support is given the Republican party and in local offices he has manifested his loyalty to the best inter- ests of the community with which he has so long been associated. His life record is as an open book, which will bear the closest inspection, and his example is indeed in many respects well worthy of emulation by those who would succeed in life. WILLIAM R. YORK. HE name of York has been so long and closely associated with the in- dustrial history of Honeoye Falls that the subject of this review, the well known proprietor of an iron foundry here, needs nO' introduction to the readers of the history of Monroe county. The place which he occupies in business circles is one of importance and honor, and his name is synonymous with straightforward dealing. He is one of the native sons of the Empire state, his birth having occurred in Lima^ THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 395 Livingston county, March 26, 1829, his parents being John B. and Matilda (Mar- tin) York. He acquired his education in the schools of Honeoye Falls, to which place his parents reinoved when he was about six years of age, and after a good English edu- cation fitted him for the general duties of life he learned the moulder's trade under the direction oi his father, a practical foundry- man, who was engaged in the manufacture of iron products here. Both he and his brother, Elias L., were admitted to a part- nership in the business under the firm style of York & Sons, and the relation was main- tained for many years or until the fathers retirement from business in 1870. The brothers were then in partnership until 1 891, when Elias L. York retired, leaving our subject as sole proprietor. He engages in the manufacture of rollers and cultivators and does a great amount of job work and repairing, employing four hands. His foundry is well equipped with modern machinery and his practical experience in the work enables him to intelligently direct the labors of his men so that the best results are secured. On the 28th of June, 1859, was cele- brated the marriage of William York and Phoebe Ann, daughter of Hezekiah and Trephna Shaw (Barclay) Hurlbutt. Five children have been born unto them : Will- iam K., a practicing physician of Chicago, Illinois ; Henry E., who lives at home and is a machinist in his fathers shop; Fannie, at home ; Emma, the wife of George Hook, of Honeoye Falls ; and May, who is with her parents. The family attend the Methodist church and are well known people of the community. Mr. York exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Republican party and for many terms has served as a member of the village board, exercising his official preroga- tives in support of the movements which he He is a public-spirited and progressive citi- believes will contribute to the general good, zen and his labors have advanced the mate- rial progress and prosperity of Honeoye Falls. W. A. SMITH. HE meat market owned and man- aged by W. A. Smith is one of the busiest places in the progressive and wide-awake town of Webster. The genial proprietor caters to a large fol- lowing, and has risen to his present pros- perity from a comparatively small begin- ning. In his youth he received the training accorded the average farmer boy in New York state, and until his twelfth year lived on the paternal homestead in Williamson township, Wayne county, where he was 396 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. born February 2, 1861. The family for- tunes were then changed to Monroe county, and from that time on he began to be finan- cially independent, and worked out on vari- ous farms by the month. At the age of twenty years Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Ida De Line, who was born in Cayuga county, New York, and after this continued to work out by the month until 1888. His method of livelihood was then changed into commer- cial channels, and he engaged in clerking in the general merchandise store of Mr. Haw- ley in \^ebster. So efficient did he prove and so faithful to the best interests of his employer that his services were gladly re- tained for alxDut seven years. Mr. Smith then embarked upon an independent venture in the hardware business, and for two years realized to a larg-e extent his expectations, but not satisfied with this line of activity as a permanent business he started in the meat business which has proved such a great suc- cess. He owns the building in which he conducts his market, a portion of which is used for a residence, and he also has other interests of value in the town. Mr. Smith is an expert in his line, and few have a more liberal knowledge of the desirable portions of the viands which are handed over his counters, and few have a more sincere desire to please their large and appreciative trade. Added to an unfailing courtesy, Mr. Smith possesses an unswerv- ing integrity, and allows nothing but honest dealing in his shop. He is a Democrat in national politics, but has no time or incli- nation for office holding. Fraternally he is associated with Webster Lodge, No. 538, F. & A. M. COLONEL JAMES S. GRAHAM. OCHESTER probably has no more prominent or popular citizen than Colonel James S. Graham, its present postmaster. He was born in Edinburg, Scotland, May 28, 1836, and is one of a family of four children, whose parents were John R. and Ann Graham, also natives of that country. By occupa- tion the father was a manufacturer of fur- niture. He was born about 1805 and died in 1878. Coming to America at an early age Colonel Graham entered the common schools of Rochester and there acquired a good practical education. During his youth he learned the machinist's trade and since 1867 has been successfully engaged in business as a manufacturer of machinery, making a specialty of laundry machines, at the present time under the name of the J. S. Graham Machine Company, of which he is president. They have a large plant at 266 Lytll avenue, occupying a two-story brick building, which covers about twenty thou- sand square feet and is supplied with the most modern appliances. It is considered the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 397 best arranged plant in the city. The com- pany now furnishes employment to one hundred skilled mechanics and are the most extensive builders of laundry machinery in the world. The business was at first a part- nership concern, but was incorporated sev- eral years ago under- the present style of the J. S. Graham Machine Company. The Colonel is also a director and active mem- ber of the Long Foundiy Company, which was organized in 1899 and which has the most complete foundry in the city, covering fifteen hundred square feet of ground space. It is located on West street and is operated in connection with the J. S. Graham Ma- chine shop. On the loth of November, 1863, Col- onel Graham was united in marriage to Miss Perleyette H. Payne, a daughter of Alonzo Payne, of Irondequoit, this county, and by their union were born twO' children : W. J. and Elnora. The family are mem- bers of the First Universalist church of Rochester and stand high socially. When the country became involved in Civil war Colonel Graham resolved to strike a blow in defense o>f the Union, and hardly had the echoes from Fort Sumter's guns died away when he enlisted April 23, 1 86 1, as a private in Company A, Thir- teenth New York Volunteer Infantry. In 1862, after various promotions, he was commissioned captain and received the rank of brevet major before the war ended. He participated in a number of important en- gagements, including the first battle of Bull Run, Yorktown, Hanover, Antietam, Shep- herdstown, Fredericksburg and Chancellors- ville, and made for himself a military rec- ord ))oth honorable and glorious. While serving in the cavalry in 1864 he had his horse shot from under him in two separate- engagements. He re-enlisted in 1863 and M'as mustered in as captain of Company H, Twenty-first New York Cavalry, in which capacity he served until May 12, 1865,. when, the war being ended and his health much impaired, he was honorablly dis- charged and returned to his home in Rochester. As a public-spirited and progressive man Colonel Graham has ever taken an active in- terest in those enterprises calculated to ad- vance the moral, social and material welfare of the city, and is recognized as one of her most valued citizens. He has been espe- cially prominent in municipal affairs and was- one of the original m'embers of the board of park commissioners, on which he con- tinued to serve uninterruptedly until 1902, when other official duties compelled him to resign after fourteen years of faithful ser- vice. To him as much as to any other one man Rochester is indebted for the beautiful park system which is to-day hers. Colonel Graham cast his first presidential vote for James Buchanan, but since that time has always supported the candidates of the Republican party, and has been prominently identified with political affairs. He was manager of the Western House of Refuge in 1869, 1870 and 1871; and during the last year was candidate for governor of New York on the Labor ticket. In 1869 he was elected to the general assembly and again in ^^75, over Richard H. Schooley, Democrat, by a majority of two thousand three hun- dred and twenty-two, and in 1876 over Mr. 39« THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Taylor by seventy-six votes. He represented the whole city of Rochester, having next to the largest constituency in the state. While a member ol the house he did much for local legislation, among other things securing the passage of a law for the establishment of municipal courts and the establishment of an executive board. During his term as postmaster the office has been re-arranged according to his plans and is now far more convenient than it was formerly. The busi- ness of the office has also increased from three hundred and fifty thousand dollars to five hundred thousand, and the office now ranks the fourth in importance in the state and the twenty-third in the United States. Socially Colonel Graham is a member of the Whist Club, the Yacht Club, the Roch- ester Club, the Loyal Legion; the Genesee Valley Association of New York city ; Yon- nondio Lodge, A. F. & A. M. ; Hamilton Chapter, R. A. M. ; Doric Council ; and Monroe Commandery. He is especially prominent in military circles and for over a third of a century has been an honored member of the Grand Army of the Republic, having been a delegate to almost every en- campment since he joined the organization. On the 20th of May, 1896, he was unani- mously elected department commander at the state encampment at Utica, and most crecht- ably filled that position. His great personal popularity was mianifested in November, 1901, on his return from Europe after hav- ing spent the summer in a combined business and pleasure trip. He was met at New York by a large number of his friends, and on his arrival in Rochester was escorted from the depot by a large delegation and a banquet was given in his honor. NEWMAN DRYER MANDEVILLE. JEWMAN DRYER MANDE- VILLE, one of the best known and most substantial farmers of Webster, was born in the house where he now lives, August 28, 1848, a son of William Wall and Maria (Hawley) Mandeville, the latter also a native of Web- ster. The origin of the Mandeville family is lost in the multiplicity of subsequent events. The first to bear the name in America were three brothers wdio crossed the stas in colo- nial times, one of them, Yellis by name, be- ing one of four peoplle to receive a grant of land in New York city about 1663. This land descended to his son, David, who in turn handed it down to his. son, another Yellis, who died in New York in 1778. The will left by this last named, which is still in existence, disposed of his property to his THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 399 grandchildren, sixteen in number, wlio in time sold off their respective interests. One of the grandchildren however, the third Yellis, and a son of Mathew Mandeville, more thrifty than the rest, held on to his property, and lived and died at the historic old landmark. In the will before mentioned there is also disposition of an old burial ground to the heirs, but this met a some- what commercial and ignominious fate in 183 1, when it was sold to meet the assess- ment for paving an adjoining street, and was purchased by William Mandevillle. One of the sixteen grandchildren mentioned in the will of Yellis Mandeville was oiu' subject's paternal great-grandfather, John Mande- ville, who was a soldier in the Revolution- ary war, and married Rachel Giffin. When the British captured New York city his wife fled with one child in her arms, another on her back, and the family silver also adding to her burdens. Her husband lived but a short time after the war, and she was bound to find asylums for her children, and one of these, another John, came to Monroe coun- ty and settled later in Webster where his son, William Wall Mandeville, the father of Newman Dryer, was born. Willilam Wall Mandeville was born on the Lake road and reared on his father's farm, and received an exceptional education, which he applied as a teacher for many years. He also studied for the ministry and was ordained in the Methodist Episcopal church, in the service of which he spent thirty-six years of his well directed life. His first appointment was in Pennsylvania, and he afterwards preached in Ontario and Liv- 1 ingston counties. New York, and other places in the central part of the state. He eventually sold the old farm upon which he grew to manhood, and bought the one upon which his son, Newman Dryer Mandeville now lives, and which the latter inherited as the only living child. The other son of Rev. Mandeville, James by name, was pre- pared for college at Penn Yan, and with the breaking out of the Civil war enlisted in the Forty-fourth New York Artillery as a pri- vate. Just after the battle of Fredericks- burg, in which he participated, he was sent to Washington and employed as a clerk in the war department, a position secured be- cause of his business college training and be- cause of his ability as a rapid and legible writer. He was later in the treasury and also in the pension department, and while still in Washington entered the Columbia Law School from which he eventually grad- uated with high honors, and at the head of his class. After graduation, he opened an office in Washington and made a specialty of patents, in which line of activity he was especially successful, and gained a compe- tence and an enviable reputation. He died in that city about 1895. He was never mar- ried. The education of Newman Dryer Man- deville was accjuired in the public schools of Webster, and at the Genesee Wesleyan Sem- inary at Lim'a, which he attended for two years. He subsequently spent a short time in the oil regions of Pennsylvania as a clerk in a store, and also engaged as a clerk for a year in Mr. Hawley's store in Webster. In September, 1876, he married Barbara 400 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Moore, who was reared by H. N. Andrew, an uncle of Mr. Mandeville. To Mr. and Mrs. Mandeville have been born the follow- ing children : Clara, who is a graduate of the Lima Seminary, and is engaged in teach- ing in Minneapolis, Minnesota; William, who was born on the home farm and is a graduate of the Rochester University; Jarries N., who will graduate from Yale College in the class of 1902 ; Emmalissa, who is a graduate of the Union school of Webster, and is now a student at Syracuse University; and Adelaide, who graduated at the \A'ebster Union school in 1902. Mr. Mandeville is engaged in general farming and stock-raising, and his property is under a high state of cultivation, and equipped with all modern appliances. This old farm has many interesting associations. having formerly belonged to his maternal grandfather, James Hawley, and in the old fashioned farm house occurred the marriage of the parents of Mr. Mandeville, March 29, 1838. Since then the old home has been re- modeled so that scarcely a trace of its former simplicity remains, and it is now one of the finest and most complete in the county. Like his father before him, Mr. Mande- ville is a stanch Republican, and voted for Grant in 1872. He is a member and steward of the Methodist Episcopal church, and is assistant superintendent of the Sunday- school. Mr. Mandeville is a man of broad sympathies and expansive ideas, and his influence in the district in which he was born and reared, and where he has since lived, has been a progressive and enlightened one. HERKIMER B. MINER, M. D. (J a position of marked distinction as a representative of the medical pro- fession did Dr. Herkimer Bennett Miner attain, his skill and ability placing him in the front rank among the members of the medical fraternity. At the time of his death he was the oldest physician in Monroe county, and the part which he took in the alleviation of human suffering and the perpetuation of life make his history an indispensable part of the biographical an- nals of this portion of the state. He was born in New Lisbon, Otsego, New York, November 21, 1805, his parents being Syl- vester and Ruby (Bennett) Miner. The family is of French lineage and at the time of the persecutions of the Huguenots in France representatives of the name fled tO' America in order to secure religious freedom and were among the first settlers in the colony of Connecticut. Sylvester S. Miner engaged in teaching THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 401 school following that profession for many years and leaving" his impress upon the in- tellectual development of this state. He ^married Ruby Bennett, a daughter of Ben- jamin Bennett, and they became the parents of nine children, namely : Herkimer B., Homer, Mary Ann, James, Lorinda, John, Cornelia, George and Truman. The Doctor was the eldest. The old time subscription schools afforded him the privilege of attain- ing his literary education and he improved his opportunities well. When his literary course was completed he took up the study of medicine under the direction of Dr. Frank Post of Manchester, New York, and later he continued his reading in the office of Dr. Munn, of Scottville, New York. He next entered the Fairfield Medical College, of Fairfield, this state, and was graduated in that institution with the class of February, 1834. In the following April Dr. Miner opened an office and began practice in Honeoye Falls and the public soon recognized his ability and accorded to himi a liberal patron- age which increased with the growth of the town. He carried his researches and in- vestigation far and wide into the realms of medical science and kept in touch with its most advanced thought and progress. He was considered the best eye and ear specialist in the county, giving particular attention to the work of the oculist and aurist. He had too a large general practice and through many years was the loved family physician in many a household. In 1890, however, he put aside the arduous cares of the profes- sion and lived a retired life until his death. He was a member of the Monroe County Medical Society and through this avenue of mfoi-mation, as well as through broad pri- vate reading and investigation, he kept thor- oughly informed concerning the advanced thought, the discoveries and inventions of the profession. The Doctor was united in marriage to Miss Sophia Lockwood, a daughter of Henry and Mary Lockwood. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was a most estimable lady, her many excellent traits of heart and mind winning her the love and confidence of many friends. The Doctor belonged to the Grange and for a number of years served as its treasurer. His first presidential vote was cast for An- drew Jackson. He voted twice for Van Buren, also supported Polk and Pierce and afterward espoused the cause of the new Re- publican party. He then exercised his right of franchise in support of Fremont, Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Blaine, Harrison and Mc- Kmley. He strongly endorsed the policy of the President at the time of the Civil war and his family was noted for patriotism dur- ing that trying hour in the country's history. His nephew, Erwin Miner, was a sergeant in his company in the Civil war and after the surrender cf Lee was sent to the Mexican border at the time when Napoleon III of France was told by the people of the United States, in conformity with the Monroe doc- trine, that he must not attempt to establish the rule of the French kingdom in Mexico, causing the withdrawal of the French troops fromi American soil. Mr. Miner brought back with him a cane of chapperal wood. 402 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. which he has since carried and which he ty wordd be incomplete without the record prizes highly. Dr. Miner was ever recog- of him who was her oldest physician, who nized as most loyal to the best interests of through so many decades maintained a place his country and to all that would benefit his among her most progressive and highly fellow men and the history of Monroe coun- honored citizens. FRANK P. JOBES. HE business career is one which illus- trates the power of industry and perseverance in the active affairs of life. Every step that he has made has been premeditated and then sanctioned by mature judgment; it has contributed its share to the sum of prosperity which has at- tended his efforts as a produce merchant. He has a large store in Honeoye Falls, where he makes his home, and is also the owner of a branch house in Bloomfield. Mr. Jobes, a son of Daniel Y. and Eliza- beth (Cargill) Jobes, was born in West JBloomfield, New York, April 29, 1859, and in his very early boyhood accompanied his parents on their removal from Livonia, this ■state, to Honeoye Falls, where he began his education in the district schools. Later he attended the Lima Business University, of Lima, New York, and was a student in the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, in which insti- tution he completed the regular course and was graduated on the loth of June, 1880. After completing his education he entered upon his business career in connection with liis father as proprietors of a produce store and meat market- which they successfully conducted at Honeoye Falls until the fa- ther's death, on the 22d of October, 1885. Mr. Jobes of this review then became sole proprietor and has since carried on the busi- ness, in which his sales annually amount to from eighty to one hundred thousand dol- lars. He now handles from one hundred and fifty to twO' hundred thousand bushels of produce per annum, including grain, beans and potatoes, and he also has a branch store in Bloomfield, in which he handles general produce. He ships annually from one hun- dred to one hundred and fifty thousand tons of hay and is now controlling a very exten- sive trade, which is constantly increasing. On the 1st of November, 1883, occurred the marriag'e of Mr. Jobes and Miss Cora Bell Reeves, a daughter of John and Caro- line (Lovejoy) Reeves. Three children have been born unto them : Lavinia, born January 22, 1886 ; Flora May, who was born February 4, 1888, and died on the ist of August, of that year; and Frank Hamtilton, born July 13, 1889. The parents attend the Methodist church THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 403 and Mr. Jobes belongs to Union Star Lodge, No. 320, E. & A. M., of Honeoye Falls, in which lie has been trustee and senior dea- con. He likewise belongs to the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Honeoye Falls, and is a valued member of these or- ganizations, exemplifying in his life the beneficent principles of those fraternities. His chief attention, however, is directed into busiiness channels and there he has met with gratifying success. He is strictly just and straightforward in his dealings, and this quality added to his enterprise and strict attention to his trade interests, has brought to him a comfortable competence which classes him among the most suljstantial and enterprising citizens o-f his part of the county. WILLIAM BURBERRY. ILLIAM BURBERRY, a well- known resident of Honeoye Falls, New York, is^ now liv- ing a retired life and well deserves the rest that he is enjoying, for ; through years of active labor he acquired a handsome competence. He was bom in the parish of Reigate in the coun- ty of Surrey, England, February i, 1826, his parents being John and Sophia (March) Burben-y. In the common schools he began his education, after which he learned the wagonmaker's trade, follcnv- ing that pursuit the greater part of his life. Deterimining to try his fortune in America, he crossed the Atlantic to the new world, sailing from England on the 9th of April, 1844. On the 22d of May he reached the harbor of New York. The voyage had been made in a sailing vessel, according tOi the custom of the times. Mr. Burberry took up his residence in the town of Mendon, Monroe county. New York, where he entered the employ of Sam- uel F. Gregory in the village of West Bloomfield, where he remained for nearly two years. He afterward worked for a Mr. Peck, and in 1846 became an employe of the firm of Robinson & Palmer in Honeoye Falls. For some time he remained in their service and later he was connected with Mr. Anis until 1850, when he rented a shopi to begin business on his own account. The same year, however, he was taken very ill and for three years was not able to engage in active business. At the expiration of that period he went to Mendon Center, where he remained until December, 1865, when he took up his abode at his present place of residence in Honeoye Falls. For the past seven years he has lived a retired life. He was long numbered among the enterprising representatives of agricultural interests and his energy and diligence bronght to him' 404 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. success, so that he is now enabled to set asidie all business cares and yet enjoy the comforts of life that a substantial com- petence affords. On the 19th of December, 1847, occurred the marriage of Mr. Burberry and Miss Anna C. Jordan, the daughter of James and Annie (Childs) Jordan. Two children were born of this union, but both died in infancy, and the mother passed away on the 25th of January, 1896. Mr. Burberry has served in local offices, having for thirty-six consecutive years filled the position of jus- tice of the peace in a most creditable and sat- isfactory manner, and police justice of the village for twelve years. For sometime he -was school collector and in every difficult position that he has served, he has been most loyal and faithful. In his political opinions he is a Democrat, yet he would not give his support to W. J. Bryan, for he does not en- dorse the silver platform advocated by the Nebraska statesman. In his religious con- nections he was a Protestant Episcopalian. Mr. Burberry is very widely known in Mon- roe county, where so many years of his life have been passed. He has never had occa- sion to regret his determination to come to America, where he has found a pleasart home, has gained many warm friends and great success in the business world. He has long since passed the Psalmist's span Oif three score years and ten, but still maintains an active interest in the affairs of life and his character has ever been so honorable that he commands the uniform confidence and regard of all with whom he comes in contact. HARRY S BENHAM, M. D. HE career of Harry S. Benham sets at naught the old adage that a prophet is never without honor save in his own country for Dr. Ben- ham, in the place of his nativity has won an enviable position as a representative of the medical fraternity. He has already gained distinction that ranks him with many physicians of greater age, and his patronage indicates the faith which the public has in his skill and ability. The Doctor was born in Honeoye Falls, August 12, 1854, his parents being Benja- min H. and Catharine (Helmer) Benham, who through many years were leading and prominent people of this locality. The fa- ther died May 31, 1898. The Doctor pur- sued his education in both the schools of Lima, New York, and of Honeoye Falls and was graduated in the high school of the latter place. Determining to make the prac- tice of medicine his life work he became a student in the Buffalo Medical College, at Buffalo and on the completion of the regular THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 405 course was graduated on the i8th of March, 1890. Thus well equipped by com- prehensive knowledge for the practice of medicine he returned to Honeoye Falls, opened an office and has since devoted his time and energies to ministering to those in need of medical and surgical assistance. His patronage has constantly grown, both in volume and importance, and professional and financial success is attending his efforts. He is a student, who reads broadly and thinks deeply, and he also keeps in touch with the advanced thought of the day in the line of his profession through his member- ship in the Monroe County Medical Society and the State Medical Society. Socially the Doctor is connected with Union Star Lodge, No. 320, F. & A. M., and with the Knights of the Maccabees of Honeoye Falls. In his religious faith he is an Episcopalian, his membership being in St. John's church, in which he is now serv- ing as vestryman. Political])- he has always been a stanch Democrat and for three years has been a trustee of the village, while at the present time he is health officer. Having always lived in Honeoye Falls he is widely and favorably known, commanding respect by his upright life, by his ability in the line of his profession and by his conform- it}' to the strictest ethics of the medical fra- ternitv. FREEMAN CLARKE. REEMAN CLARKE, deceased, one of the most distinguished men who ever made Rochester their home, was the son of Isaac and Elizabeth Clarke, and was born in Tro)', New York, March 22, 1809. In 1827, he moved to Al- tion, Orleans county, New York, and en- gaged in mercantile and manufacturing pur- suits. His enterprises were successful, and in 1837, he was elected cashier of the Bank of Orleans. In 1845 Ml'- Clarke moved to Rochester, where he organized and became president of the Rochester Bank. He was also chosen trustee and treasurer of the Monroe County Savings Bank, and in 1857 he organized and became president of the Monroe County Bank, subsequently the Clarke National Bank. Mr. Clarke was treasurer and one of the first directors of the Rochester, Lock- port & Niagara Railroad, now the Niagara Falls branch of the New York Central. He also held the offices of president and director of the Genesee Valley Railroad ; was treas- urer and director of the House Telegraph Company ; a director of the Western Union Telegraph Company : a trustee and sub- sequently vice president of the Union Trust 4o6 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Company, New York; one of the first di- rectors of the Fourth National Bank, New York ; and one of the organizers and a di- rector of the Metropolitan Trust Company, New York. Mr. Clarke was vice president of the Whig state convention in 1850 and acted as president. In 1852 he was a delegate to the Whig national convention and in 1854 was vice president of the first Republican con- vention in New York state. In 1862 he was elected a representative from New York to the thirty-eig'hth congress, serving on the committees of manufacturers and pensions. In 1865 he was appointed comptroller of currency, by President Lincoln, and during his incumbency some of the most important financial legislation of the war time was enacted, including the organization of the national banks. He was a member of the state constitutional convention in 1867, and in 1870 he was elected a representative to the forty-second congress, in which he served on the committee of appropriations. In 1872 he was elected to the forty-third con- gress and was a member of the committee on foreign affairs. Mr. Clarke served on the commiission that had the Central Rail- road tracks in this city elevated, and he was a trustee of the University of Rochester. Mr. Clarke was married in 1833 to Miss Henrietta J. Ward, youngest daughter of Dr. Levi Ward, and died in this city June 24, 1887. LEVI HILL. 1 EVI HILL is engaged in contracting and building at Honeoye Falls, where he is meeting with very cred- itable success, having gained high standing and an unassailable reputation in business circles. He was born in England in 1842, a son of George and Susan Hill, both of whom were natives of the same country and were born in the year 1798. They were married in 1822, and in 1847 came with their children to the new world, taking up their abode in Lima, Livingston county, New York, where the father died in 1865. His wife, surviving him ten years, passed away in 1875. They were the par- ents of twenty children, but only three are now living. Levi Hill, whose name introduces this record, acc|uired a common-school education in Livingston county. New York, for he was only five years of age when brought by his parents to the new world. He remained upon the home fami until eia^hteen vears of age, and during the two succeeding years he worked at the machinist's trade. In 1863 he came to Honeoye Falls, Monroe county, and LEVI HILL THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 409 began learning the trade O'f a caq>enter and joiner, working as a journeyman for others for seven years. He then embarked in busi- ness 00 his own accoimt and has met! with splendid success in his chosen vocation. He is noted for his excellent workmanship, for his fidelity to the terras oi a contract and for his honorable dealing in all that relates to the prosecution of his business interests. In 1867 Mr. Hill was joined in wedlock to Miss Charlotte M. Halsey, a native of Putnam county. New York. To theni: were born two children : George, whO' was born in 1868, is now engaged in business with his father ; and Ida May, who was born in 1872 and on the 4th of September, 1901, be- came the wife of Fred C. Kent, o'f Honeoye Falls. The mother died in 1880 and was laid to rest in the cemetery at this place. In his political affiliations Mr. Hill is a Republi- can, having always supported the party since attaining his majority. Since 1898 he has been serving as a member of the board of village trustees and is a most capable and trustworthy officer. He is a self-made man, owing his prosperity entirely to his own efforts. Realizing that there is no ex- cellence without labor, he has diligently prosecuted his work and througli his unflag- ging industry has won desirable prosperity. LEVI WARD CLARKE. EVl WARD CLARKE, deceased, born at Albion, New York, on August 10, 1834, was the eldest son of the late Freeman Clarke, who was comptroller of the currency under President Lincoln, and for many years the recognized head of the financial world in Rochester. He was prepared for college at the Clover street school in Rochester, and at College Hill, Poughkeepsie, but owing to severe illness was unable to enter college. About 1855 his father estabished the Mon- roe County Bank, afterwards the Clarke Na- tional Bank, and on taking office as comp- troller of the currency in 1865, his son suc- ceeded himi as its president, being at the time the youngest bank president in the United States. His skill in managing the affairs of the bank was universally recog- nized, and established his reputation, as one of the leading business men and financiers of the city. From banking Mr. Clarke be- came interested in the newspaper business, establishing, with others, the Rochester Printing Company, publishers of the Demo- crat and Chronicle, and remaining treasurer of the company until the close of his life on July 28, 1894. Mr. Clarke was a generous friend of charitable institutions in this city. He was one of the founders of the Roches- ter club, and its president for a, number of years, was also a member of the Genesee 410 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Valley club, the Whist club, the Rochester cut. The later years of his life were spent in Yacht club, the Union Greys, and of several New York clubs. On July 1 8, 1861, he was married to Miss Mary E. Hall, daughter of the late John Meigs Hall of AVallingford, Connecti- tlre enforced retirement of failing health; but were devoted to reading, study, and to countless deeds of charity, and thought for others — the promptings of a most generous, unselfish and kindly nature. WILLIAM HARTUNG. HE dignity and resourcefulness of a life of agriculture was instilled into the youthful existence of Will- iam Hartung on the paternal farm in Hesse Cassel, Germany, where he was born July 24, 1835. As do most of the youth of the Fatherland he received as prac- tical and complete an education at the dis- trict schools as the arduous home duties per- mitted, and when fourteen years of age aban- doned for the time being all attempt at further study, and devoted his entire time to the management of the farm belonging to his parents, Christian and Catherine (Metz) Hartung. The father was burgo- master of Weidelbach for twenty-four years. In the meantime, while harvesting the crops and tending thekine,Mr. Hartung for- mulated mental plans for the future, which had for their setting the less worn acres of the land beyond the seas, whither had gone so many of his neighbors and friends. So at the age of twenty-eight years he departed from the familiar home surroundings and boarded a vessel bound for America, and which for nine dreary weeks was at the mercy of terrific storms and delaying calms. The voyage was enlivened by the experi- ences of the craft running on to a sandbank, from which it was extricated only after an immense amount of hard work and the loss of a whole night's time. Arriving in New York harbor, Mr. Hartung came at once to Mbnroe county, New York, and found work awaiting him on the surrounding farms, to which he applied himself with diligence and faithfulness. On December 13, 1864, three months af- ter coming to America, he married Barbara Oberich, whose birthplace was not far from' his own, and who was a daughter of George and Marie (Fae) Oberich. She had been a fellow passenger on the sailing ves- sel which brought Mr. Hartung to the Uni- ted States, and their engagement had been of long standing. To Mr. and Mrs. Har^ tung have been born four children, namely : Henry, who was born in East Walworth, August 20, 1867, married Cora Hart, and lives in Penfi.eld wjth his wife and two chil- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 411 dren, Gladys and Ruth. Annie, born No ye.nber 15, 1871, died in 1881. John Fred- erick, wlio was born in L^-ons, Monroe coun- ty, New York, December 13, 1874, married Isabelle Wood April 22, 1896, and has two children, Luella and Hazel. Charles, who was boTu in Penfield, June 22, 1885, com- pletes the family. After his marriage Mr. Hartung con- tinued to work out by the month, and at the end of foiu'teen years worked on shares, a more remunerative method of livlihood. In the meantime he had managed by the exer- cise of care and frugality to save consider- able money, and bought a little farm of eighteen acres, which he eventually disposed of at a profit. In 1898 he became more substantially identified with agricultural in- terests of Monroe county by the purchase of the farm upon which he now lives and which contains fifty acres. This farm is owned jointly by himself and his son, John F., and is under a high state of cultivation, all modern improvements having been added by the present enterprising owners. Father and son are devoted to the general welfare of the community in which they live, and both are allied with the Republican party, in the ranks of which they have no inclina- tion to serve as public servants. Mr. Har- tung is a member of the German Evangelical church, and contributes tO' the extent of his ability to its charities and support. He has held important offices in the church, includ- ing that of steward and class-leader. He possesses the substantial traits of the typical German-American, and is a valued ac- quisition to the locality of which he is an honored citizen. ISAAC R. EL WOOD. T is no longer war but the business development which makes history. The progress of a country is not de- pendent upon the conquests of one nation over another, but results from agri- cultural, industrial and commercial achieve- ments, and the men who are prominent in the affairs of county, state and nation are those who have contributed to advancement along those lines. One of the most import- ant inventions placed in successful operation and contributing in wonderful measure to the business growth and prosperity of the land, owes its establishment in no small measure to Isaac R. Elwood, for from the time when Samuel F. B. Morse perfected telegraphy, he becamie an important factor in the construction of lines and the organ- ization of the Western Union Telegraph Company. He was also well knowm in con- nection with the judicial history of New York, and no history of Rochester — the city 412 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECOTID. of his home — would be complete without the record of his career. Isaac R. Elwood was of German lineage originally, but many generations ago one branch of the family was established in Eng- land. Of this branch belonged Thomas Ell- wood, the Quaker, reader and friend of the blind poet, John MiHon. Richard Ellwood, the grandfather of our subject, was of Ger- man extraction and came from England to America in the year 1748, soon afterward taking up his abode in the town of Minden, Montgomery county, New York. By trade he was a mason and the evidence of his handiwork is still seen in the old family home, a stone house which stands near St. Johnsville. Richard Ellwood, the father of our subject, was only six years of age when his parents crossed the Atlantic to the new world. He became a farmer of the Mo- hawk Valley and married a Miss Bell by whom he had six children, Isaac R. being the youngest. John Elwood, younger brother of the father of our subject, settled in Canada and changed the orthography of the name which was originally Ellwoode. The mother of our subject belonged to a family which was also established in Amer- ica during colonial days. Her parents re- sided in the vicinity of Fort Her'cimer at the time when the French and Indian war was in progress, and when an Indiam attack was imminent. Captain Herchamer issued or- ders calling all of the settlers to take refuge in the fort but by an oversight Mrs. Bell and her family were left unwarned. They were surprised, her husband and two children were killed and an infant's brains were dashed cait while she was scalped and left for dead. Hei" then unborn child became in course of time, the mother of Isaac R. El- wood. Mrs. Bell suffered severely from the shock and was several times at the point of death before she recovered. Isaac R. Elwood, who became so well known to Rochester citizens, attached the spelling of the name used by his uncle. He was reared on the paternal farm amid the Dutch settlements of the Mohawk Valley and habits of industry and integrity were early formed by him. About 1830 he ar- rived in Rochester and with a desire tO' make the practice of law his life work he began studying text books upon jurisprudence and was admitted to the bar. Entering into part- nership with Samuel L. and Henry R. Sel- don, two of the eminent jurists of the state, he soon acquired a wide reputation. His fidelity to his clients' interests was proverb- ial yet he never forgot that owed a higher allegiance to the majesty of the law. His diligence and energy in the preparation of his cases, as well as the earnestness, tenacity and courage with which he defends the right as he understands it, challenges the highest admiration of his associates. Yet he scorned the glittering chaplet of forensic triumph if it must be gained by debasing himself, de- bauching public miorality or degrading the dignity of his profession. AA'hile he won distinction at the bar be- ing widely recognized as one of the eminent representatives of the legal fraternity, he perhaps gained a wider reputation in con- nection with the Western Union Telegraph Company, of which he was one of the found- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 413 ers. He became deeply interested in tlie ex- periments and perfected invention of Morse and in the establishment of the pioneer tele- graph lines. When the Western Union Telegraph Company was formed by the con- solidation of lines which then covered thir- teen states, he was retained as an attorney, and in that capacity drew up all the papers which started the enterprise and placed it upon the successful working basis. He was also made its first secretary and treasurer and held those positions until his death in 1863, maintaining his office in Rochester. In the year 1849, Isaac R. Elwood was united in nuarriage to Miss Elizabeth Handy Gold, the third child of William Erskine and Caroline (Handy) Gold, of Pittsfield, Mas- sachusetts, the former a well-known lawyer. Her mother was a daughter of Dr. William and Abigail Rosewell (Saltonstall) Handy, of New York. Tire latter was a daughter Rosewell Saltonstall, seventh son of Gurdon Saltonstall (son of Governor Gurdon Sal- tonstall, of Connecticut ) and Rebeckah Win- throp, of New London, who was a daughter of John Winthrop and Ann Dudley. Ann Dudley was a daughter of Governor Joseph Dudley, of Massachusetts, lieutenant-gov- ernor of the Isle of Wight, and first chief justice of New York ; he was a son of Thom- as Dudley, governor of Massachusetts. 1576- 1653, first major-general of Massachusetts, and a direct descendant of John Sutton, first baron of Dudley, and first of the Dudleys who were dukes of Northumberland and earls of Warwick and Leicester. Mrs. Isaac R. Elwood was also a relative of the poet Longfellow's second wife. She died Sep- tember 10, 1869, leaving three children, namely; Frank Worcester, of Rochester; Mrs. Arthur L. Devens, of Boston; and Mrs. Ludwig Klipfel, whose husband is cap- tain in the Prussian army. Mrs. Klipfel died in January, 1895. On another page of this woirk is given a history of Frank Worcester Elwood, the eldest child and only son of Isaac R. and Elizabeth (Gold) El- wood. In early life Mr. EUwood was identified with the Democratic party, but the issues of the day through the '50s lead him to espouse the cause of the new Republican party. He was honored with public office and as early as 1838 served as clerk of the comm|an council of Rochester. He was also a clerk of the New York state senate for two ses- sions and at the outbreak of the Civil war he became known as a most firm and loyal supporter of the Union cause and of Presi- dent Lincoln's policy, but he never lived to see the victorious culmination of the efforts of the Union troops, for he died on' the 27th of February, 1863, as the result of injuries sustained in a runaway accident. As a citi- zen he represented the highest type of Amer- ican manhood and labored earnestly to se- cure the greatest good to the greatest num- ber, seeking not self-aggrandizement, but rather his country's welfare, progress and upbuilding. His benefactions were many and though he attained wealth, he never al- lowed it to warp his kindly, generous nature. The poor and needy found in him a friend and many venevolent institutions profited by his generous support. He held friendship inviolable and no trust reposed in him was 414 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ever betrayed in the slightest degree. His his Hfe history will bear investigation and was an honorable manhood and viewed from prove true to the measure of an upright any standpoint or measured by any standard, career. WALTER S. HUBBELL. N the last half century the lawyer has probably been the most prominent factor in affairs of private concerns and national importance. He stands as a protector of the rights and liberty of his fellow men, and is the representative of a profession whose followers, if they would gain honor, fame and success, must be men of merit and ability. Such an one is Walter S. Hubbell, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 24, 1850. The Hubbell family is of Welch and Dutch extraction, and the first representative of the name in America was Richard Hubbell, who came from England in 1645. He was born in Great Britain, in 1616, and about thirty years later determined to brave the dangers incident to an ocean voyage at that time, in order to enjoy the privileges afforded b)' the new world. Charles Hubbell, the father of our subject, was born at Ballston Springs, Saratoga county, New York. He received a common school education and in early life entered the old Commercial Bank of Roches- ter. He came alone to this city when a young man and for a number of years re- mained in the bank. He married Miss Anna M. Sage, who was a daughter of Oren Sage, an earlv resident of Rochester. After their marriage ]\Ir. and Mrs. Hubbell removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he filled the posi- tion of cashier in a bank of that cit}-, remain- ing for a number of years, whence he went to Keokuk, Iowa, where he lived a retired life until his removal tO' San Diego, Cali- fornia, where he now makes his home. Unto him and his wife were born eight children, one' of whom is now deceased. The mother died in 1882 while visiting in Rochester. JNIr. Hubbell, however, is still an honored and esteemed resident of San Diego, He held a number of minor offices while residing! in Keokuk county, and he has always been a stanch Republican, taking quite an active" interest, in politics in former years. Hon, ^^''alter S. Hubbell, whose name in- b'oduces this review, was only three years" of age when his parents removed to Keokuk,' Iowa. He entered the schools of that city and there continued his education until 1867, when he came to Rochester and matriculated in the university at this place. He won a number of prizes for scholarship and was graduated with honor in the class of 1871. A few years after his alma mater conferred upon him the degree of ^Master of Arts. \Mshing to make the practice of law his life work, he began studying under the direction THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 415 of the Hon. George F. Danforth, late judge of the court of appeals, and was admitted to the bar in January, 1876. Immediately afterward he entered upon practice and con- tinued alone until the ist of December, 1890, when he formed a partnership with Horace McGuire, which relation was maintained until December i, 1898. Since that day Mr. Hubbell has again been alone. His knowledge of law is comprehensive and exact, and the profression and the pub- lic accord him high rank as a repre- sentative of the legal fraternity. As at- torney he organized the Eastman Kokad Company and the General Aristo Company, in each of which he is a director. He is also a director of the Alliance Bank. In addi- tion to those mentioned, he organized the United States Standard Voting Machine Company, the Rochester Optical & Camera Company, and the Curtice Brothers Com- pany, besides many smaller concerns. He also assisted in organizing the Kodak Com- pany, Limited, of London, England, and the Eastman Kodak Company, of New Jer- sey. While Mr. Hubbell has always been in general practice he has made corporation law a specialty and no man in western New York is better informed on this branch of legal business. The complexity of business interests has given rise to this department of law concerning the organization of extensive companies, their relations to the individual and to the public. Mr. Hubbell is thor- oughly informed concerning everything per- taining to the legal rights of corporate bodies and his wise counsel has proven a valuable factor in the successful conduct of many extensive and important enterprises. On the 2 1 St of June, 1887, was cele- brated the marriage of Mr. Hubbell and Miss Leora A. Deland of Fairport, and unto them have been born five daughters. Mr. Hubbell has ever taken an active part in church and Sunday-school work, and the "Hubbell class" of the First Baptist church of Rochester, of which he is in charge, has a membership' of over three hundred. He is a trustee of the University of Rochester, and the Rochester Orphan Asylum, and the New York Baptist Union for ministerial education. A man of broad humanitarian principles, he is closely associated with many movements for the public good and for the benefit of the individual. Kindness and good-will to all are numbered among his strong characteristics and he is ever ready to extend a helping hand to those in need of assistance. He is also well known in various fraternal and social oganizations. He belongs to Genesee Falls Lodge, No. 507, F. & A. M., Hamilton Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M., and Monroe Comtnandery No. 12, K. T., while in Rochester consistory he has attained the Thirty-second degree of the Scottish rite. He is likewise a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias fraternity, and belongs tO' the Alpha Delta Phi, and the Phi Beta Kappa college fra- ternities, also the Genesee Valley Club and the Rochester Whist Club. Since attaining his majority Mr. Hubbell has been a stanch supporter of the men and principles of the Republican party in state and national campaigns. In 1884 he was elected to the legislature and re-elected in 1885, and with the exception oi General Ir- win, was the strongest candidate for the 4i6 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. speakership in the latter year. By his suc- cessful opponent he was made chairman of the committee on general laws and also placed on the judiciary committee. He has always taken a firm stand upon the important questions of municipal reform, taxation and high license, of which he was recognized leader in the assembly of 1885. During this year he had charge of the bill for the ac- quisition by the state of the Niagara Falls Reservation and on the formal opening ,of the reservation was the guest of the city of Niagara Falls. As public or private citi- zen, Mr. Hubbell has been true to every trust reposed in him, and it is safe to say no man stands higlier in the estimation of the people of Rochester than he. HANFORD E. BUSHMAN. ANFORD E. BUSHMAN, one of the leading and representative farmers ot Mendon, is a native of this county, bom in the town of P.ush, June 30, 1851, and is a son oi Abner and Phebe French (King) Bushman. The Bushmans came originally from Germany, while the maternal ancestors o-f onr subject were Vermont Yankees for several genera- tions. His father was born in the town of Henrietta, Mbnroe county, New York, in 1 82 1, a son of Andrew and Martha (Hoyt) Bushman, wlio came to this state from Pennsylvania and were among the pioneers of Monroe county. Abner Bushman is still living, a hale and hearty old man of eighty years, and now makes his home with his daughter, Mrs. Fisher, at Fisher's Station. At the age oi ten years our subject ac- companied his parents on their removal to Mendon, in which town he was reared to manhood, his early education being obtained in its public schools. Later he attended the Lima Seminary and took a commercial course at Rochester. Throughout his ac- tive business life he has engaged in farming with marked success and has also given con- siderable attention to the real-estate business. When twenty-five years of age he lost the sight of one eye, and for about five years thereafter he traveled quite extensively and purchased considerable real estate. He now owns and occupies the old homestead farm in Mendon, consisting of one hundred and fifty-five acres of fine land under a high state of cultivation and well improved. In 1898 he had the misfortune toi lose all of his barns and their contents, which were struck by lightning and destroyed, but they have since been replaced by more modern and handsome structures. In connection with general farming, Mr. Bushman is en- gaged in stock raising to some extent, and in all his undertakings he has met with well- deserved success. His farm is entirely free from debt, having never been mortgaged, THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 417 and is to-day one of the best and most de- sirable homesteads in the town. On the 15th of September, 1886, Mr. Bushman was united in marriage with Miss Nelhe J. Lester, a daughter of Gary K. and Julia (Strickland) Lester, and by his union three children have been born, namely : Les- ter A., Bessie P. and Harold K. Religious- ly the family are Presbyterians, and po- litically Mr. Bushman is a stanch Democrat. He has ever taken an active and commend- able interest in public affairs, and has served his fellow citizens in the capacity of high- way commissioner three years and justice of the peace four years. He has also been notary public two years and is still filling that office. He is pre-eminently public- spirited and progressive, and withholds his support from no enterprise calculated to prove of public benefit. THEODORE BOND. T is no'w almost one hundred years since the farhily to which this well- known farmer belongs became iden- tified with Monroe county, and its various memberg have won for the name an enviable distinction by their sterling worth. This high reputation is in no ways dimin- ished in this generation, and our subject, -who is counted among the leading agricul- turists of the town of Mendon, displays in a marked degree the admirable characteristics which the nam^ suggests. Mr. Bond was born in Mendon, Septem- ber 24, 1842, his parents being Zebedee and Emma (Gardner) Bond. The father was for over seventy years a resident of that town. He wag born on the 6th of January, 1796, in New Jersey, and was the eldest son of Abner Bond, who removed with his fam- ily 'to Monroe county. New York, in 1806, and settled in the southeast corner of the town of Mendon oii the farm now owned by 22 Martin Burt. At that time there were few settlements in that locality, and a dense for- est covered nearly the whole surface of the town. With its development and progress the family has since been prominently identi- fied. On the 14th of January, 1819, Ze- bedee Bond was united in marriage with Miss Amy Gardner, who was born in Pitts- ford, this county, October 7, 1801, and was a representative of one of its honored pio- neer families. Of the nine children born of this union only two are now living: Theo- dore and Francis. About 1832 the father purchased the farm where our subject now resides, and made his home thereon until called to his final rest in 1884. He was a man highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him, and left many friends to mlourn his loss as well as his immediate family. To the district schools of Mendon Theo- dore Bond is indebted for his educational ad- 4i8 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. vantages. Early in life he acquired an ex- cellent knowledge of agricultural pursuits while aiding his father in the operation of the home farm, and has made that occupa- tion his life work. He now has a good farm of ninety-three acres, seventy-five of which are under cultivation, and in connec- tion with its operation he engages in stock raising to some extent, having at present eleven head of cattle and three horses. Mr. Bond was married February i, 1870, to Miss Elizabeth Senn, who was born May 5, 1846, a daughter of Frederick and Bar- bara (Hawes) Senn. They have three chil- dren whose names and dates of birth are as follows: Mary, June 19, 1872; Milton, March 13, 1876; and Raymond, November 30, 1888. All are at home with their parents. In religious faith Mr. Bond is a Presby- terian, and is an active worker and deacon in the church to which he belongs, He is also a member of the Good Templars Society and the Grange, and has served as door- keeper and in other offices of that latter organization. Being a strong temperance m.an he casts his ballot with the Prohibition party, and is now filling the office of path- master in a most acceptable and satisfactory manner. He receives and merits the high regard of the entire community, and has the confidence of all with which he comes in contact either in the business or social rela- tions of life. MERRICK CALVIN HYDE. ITH the building interests of Honeoye Falls Merrick Calvin Hyde is identified, and his skill and handiwork are evidenced in many of the fine structures of the city. He is numbered among the native sons of the Empire state, his birth having occurred in Lakeville, Livingston county, on the 6th of February, 1832. His father was a farmer and carpenter, and when our subject was five years of age removed with his family to Honeoye Falls. His work here contributed much to the improvement of the village, for "he was an expert mechanic in his special line of industrial activity, Many important con- tracts were awarded him and his business integrity was above question. His son, the subject of this review, en- joyed the educational advantages afforded by the public schools of Honeoye Falls, and after completing his literary education he learned the carpenter's trade tmder the direc- tion of his father, beginning his apprentice- ship when sixteen years of age. He has since folio-wed that pursuit, doing a great deal of jobbing and contracting. He has erected many residences of his own here, sell- ing them at a good price and thus his in- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. .419 come has been materially increased. He has alsoi taken the contracts for erecting' fine homes and buildings for other parties and .his skill has been an important factor in the -improvement of the city. For five years he also conducted a livery stable, but his atten- tion is now given exclusively tO' his building interests. Mr. Hyde completed his arrangements for a home of his own by his marriage, on the 7th of March, 1852, to Miss Mary Jane Kimbark, a daughter of Lewis Kimbark. Five children were born unto them, but one died in infancy. The others are Leora Alice, ■who died at the age of eight years; Am^ brose, whoi was born in 1859 and died in 1889; Fred., who was born in 1869, and is foreman in Moore's printing office in Roches- ter ; and Lewis J., who was born in 1872, and is now operating a type-setting machine in the Daily Cataract ofifice at Niagara Falls. The mother of this family died in February, '1890, and on the 22d of March, 1891, Mr. Hyde was again married, his second union being with Mary Jane, daughter of Edward and Mary Ann (Olds) Noades. Mrs. Hyde was born September 12, 1854, in Mendon, New York, and has spent her entire life in Monroe county. Mr. Hyde is a consistent and active mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church, is serving on its official board and is the teach- er of the Bible class, composed oif elderly ladies. In his political affiliations he is a Prohibitionist and does all in his power tO' promote the cause of temperance. He has been a member of the Mutual Relief Society and a charter member of the Empire Order of Mutual Aid, of which he served as presi- dent for one term. Whatever tends to aid his fellowmen and to promote integrity and morality finds in him' a champion. His own career has ever been actuated by high prin- ciples and all men who know Merrick C. Hyde regard him highly for his upright life. JAMES HARRIS. |HE memory of James Harris, one of the most interesting and thrifty farmers of Penfield township, goes back to the time when, as a bare- footed boy, he performed such tasks on his father's farm^ as his streng-th permitted. He was born on the paternal homestead in the northeastern part of the township, July 7, 1821, a son of William and Sallie (Shoe- craft) Harris, who came to Monroe county as early as 1806. William^ Harris was born near the bridge of Dee, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, in 1783, and came to America with his parents, Will- -iam and Mary (Kilpatrick) Harris, in 1802. The parents settled in the town of North- ampton, Fulton county, New York, and there improved a farm which continued ta 420 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. be their home for the remainder of their Hves. This old homestead, rich with asso- ciation of pioneer privations and struggles, is still owned by one of the family, a grand- son of the original purchaser. Through his marriage, in 1806, with Sallie Shoe- craft, William Harris, the father of James, became allied with a family nobly repre- sented amid the hosts of Washington by John Shoecraft, the maternal grandfather of -our subject. This soldier in the Colonial army lived in Ulster county. New York, and ■enlisted in the service when nineteen years of age. For seven years he fought for American independence, and during that time participated in the battles of Long Isl- -and at Harlem Heights and of Moumouth and Brandywine, and with the father of his ■ country passed through that terrible winter at Valley Forge. Because of his close prox- imity to his father's home he was allowed ■ on furlough to save army provisions, and this in a measure dissipated a portion of the -^rewsomeness of -a winter of historical im- portance. During a large portion of the service he was stationed in the vicinity of Saratoga, and, being favorably impressed with the advantages of that section of the state, he removed there, after his honorable • discharge from the army, in June, 1783. There he married and continued to live for a time, but eventually took up his residence in Northampton, New York, where he reared "'his family and tilled the broad acres O'f his farm for the remainder of his days. After his marriage, William Harris lived for a time in what is now the town of Web- ,:Ster, Monroe county, but later settled on the farm in Penfield township, where he lived for the rest of his life. He was a man of high moral character and a firm believer in the benefits of education, and was himself a man of broad ideas and liberal mental train- ing. Considering the time in which he lived, and the occupation which somewhat isolated him from the centers of the world's greatest activity, he was unusually well in- formed, and had one of the best libraries to be found in the home of any farmer. He was a Whig in national affiliation, and held the office of assessor, and others of equal im- portance. The Presbyterian church profited by his attendance and liberal contributions, and the general welfare of Penfield and vi- cinity was augmented by his invariable generosity and public spirit. His death oc- curred in 1842, and was followed by that of his wife in 1845, the little cemetery in the village of Penfield serving as their final rest- ing place. Eleven children were born to this worthy couple, and of these, the youngest daughter died in infancy, while the oldest child, John, went west in the employ of John M. Page, and died in St. Louis, Missouri; Mary Kil- patrick Harris married Abner P. Osborne and lived in Penfield, where she died, leaving two children ; Betsey married John M. Wat- son, and upon her death in Perrinton, left three children; Sallie married Albert Ray- mond and left two sons ; W^illiam left six children, one of whom owns the old home- stead; Martha married Hiram W. Allen, and left three children : James is the subject of this sketch ; George F. now lives in the town of Penfield and has three children; THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 42 r Robert also lives in Penfield and has three children ; and Peter lives in Penfield and has five children. In his youth James Harris had the ad- vantage of association with an educated father, who had been a teacher, and whose useful books were at the disposal of the re- ceptive minds of his children. The lad at- tended the district schools, supplemented by two terms of training at the Penfield Ly- ceum. At the age of nineteen he began to apply his knowledge in teaching school, and until about twenty-six years of age was thus employed, his summers being devoted to as- sisting with the work on the home farm. His father died when he was about twenty-one years of age, and when he was twenty-four the hearthstone was further desolated by the death of his mother. On December i, 1847, Mr. Harris mar- ried Martha M. Pope, a native of Penfield, and a daughter of William and Maria (Fas- sett) Pope. Mrs. Harris, who died Jan- uary I, 1880, was the mother of seven chil- dren, two of whom died in infancy, while Sallie died at the age of eleven years. The other children are as follows : James Dar- win married Fannie Brooks and lives in Fairport. Robert, now deceased, married Ella Quarles, and was justice of the peace at the time of his death. He left four chil- dren. George H., a graduate of Rochester University, is a member of the law firm of Werner & Harris, of Rochester. He mar- ried Hattie Higby, and has one child, Mary Kilpatrick, who is a graduate of the Genesee Normal and the Albany College, has a state certificate, and is a teacher and trainer of teachers. On February 21, 1883, Mr. Harris married Mrs. Mary L. Lewis, widow of Horace Lewis, and daughter of Charles Lacy, of Poughkeepsie, New York. Of this latter marriage there are two children: Charles L., who is living at home ; and An- gelina K., who is a student at Penfield. Shortly before his first marriage Mr. Harris had purchased fifty acres of land, upon which he lived for a few years, and then settled in the village of Penfield, where he engaged in the mercantile business with fair success for a couple of years, or until 1856. In 1857 he started a nursery busi- ness with another man, and so far realized his expectations that he continued this asso- ciation until 1866. At that time he bought the nucleus of his present farm, consisting of forty acres, to which he has since added until at present he owns two hundred and ten acres of land. The house was standing at the time of purchase, but it has since been remodeled and modernized, and barns and other buildings have been erected in con- formity with the practical ideas of a brisk and enterprising agricultural center. At an early day Mr. Harris identified his political fortunes with the old Whig party, and though not old enough to vote took an active part in the campaign of 1840. He cast his first presidential vote for Clay in 1844, and became a Republican in 1856, at the organization of that party. During his long career he has held many important official positions, all of which have been maintained with distinct credit, and have been productive of great improvements in the locality. In 1843 he was elected justice of the peace and served for four years, and was later elected township clerk and served. 422 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ior two or three years. ■ As a supervisor he has been enabled to greatly advance the in- terests of the township, and has in all served in this important capacity for fifteen years. He was first elected in 1853, and this was followed by his re-election in 1855, and again in 1856 and 1859. In the spring of 1B64 and 1865 he was also elected super- visor, and was offered the chairmanship, but declined because he felt that his greater •opjjortunity lay on the floor. During his term of service as supervisor the penitentiary was built, and the almshouse, now the state hospital, was also completed, the court-house received a new lease of life by being ren- dered fire-proof, and many other improve- ments were instituted in official undertak- ings. In 1867 Mr. Harris was elected sup- ervisor and served for nine successive years, and in 1875 was elected county treasurer for a term of three years. He was the Repub- lican nominee for assemblyman, but that was the year that Tweed carried everything be- fore him and Mr. Harris followed in the trail of the party. He has been a liberal donator to all ■ charitable undertakings, and contributes to the Baptist and Presbyterian churches, of which latter denomination his wife is a member. He entertains liberal ideas as to religion, and seems to recognize the utility and good in all creeds and sects. His many admirable characteristics, the steadfastness of his purpose, and the genial- ity of his temperament, have made him an integral part of the prosperity and all around development of Penfield township. DAVID LYDEAY. AVID LYDEAY, who is engaged in general farming in the town of Mendon, Monroe county, was born in Maryland, January 21, 1823, his parents being George and Catharine (Bell) Lydeay. He was only two years old when his parents removed from his native state to the town of Rush, Monroe coimty. New York, and later they went to Ontario county, where the subject of this review pur- sued his education in the old time subscrip- tion schools. Having mastered the common branches of English learning, he turned his .^ittention to farming, and throughout his business career has carried on agricultural pui suits. He first located in Henrietta township on fifty acres of land, which he continued to improve and cultivate for many years. In 1870, however, he sold that pixip- erty and purchased eighty acres of land in Mendon township, all under cultivation. He still superintends its improvement and he has ever kept in touch with advanced meth- ods of farming, has been ready to adopt new machinery which woiild -facilitate farm v;ork. His labors have been crowned with the success which always follows indefati- gable industry when guided by sound judg- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 423 ment, and years of labor have brought to Ijim a comfortable competence. On the 7th of May, 1845, Mr. Lydeay was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Martin, a daughter of John and Mary (Myers) Martin. She was born September 7, 1823, and by her marriage became the mother of two children: Emma, who was born February 20, 1846, died July 22, 1862, at the age of sixteen j^ears ; and Addison David, born March 12, 1850, was accident- ally shot and killed while out hunting July 15, 1872. Many years ago Mr. Lydeay became a member of the Grange and has served as doorkeeper and in many other official posi- tions of the society. His first presidential vote v/as cast for John Quincy Adams, and v,'hen the Republican party was formed he joined its ranks and has since been one of its stalwart advocates, doing all in his power in a quiet way to^ promote the growth and insure of the success of his party without .'seeking office as a reward for his service. He belongs to the Universalist church, in which he has filled the office of deacon, and his co-operation is given to every movement for the general good. His wife, when eight- een years of age, began painting in oil and for many years her brush produced some very fine work. She also gave lessons to large classes, but during the last five years of her life was unable to do any painting or teaching on account of ill health. She died on the 8th of March, 1902. at the age of seventy-eight years. For more than half a century this worthy couple traveled life's journey together, sharing with each other its joys and sorrows, adversity and pros- perity. Mr. Lydeay is still living and is held in the highest regard by all who know him, and his acquaintance in the county, which has been his place of residence for so many years, is very extensive. COLONEL NATHANIEL ROCHESTER. HE Flower city of New York stands as a monument to his memory. It was founded by him, it bears his name, and upon it he left the im- press of his individuality. What more fit- ting monument could be had for a man of tipright character, of love, patriotism and high ideals. It will outlast any monolith of granite, and will stand as long as memory endures. His name will be spoken with gratitude by those who have a deep affection for Rochester, as the city of their birth or residence. Colonel Nathaniel Rochester was born February 21, 1752, at the ancestral home of the family in Cople Parish, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. Upon the same plantation occurred the birth of his father, his grandfather and his great-grandfather. He was only two years old when his father 424 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. died, and five years later, his mother became the wife of Thomas Critcher, who, in 1763, removed with his entire family to Granville county. North Carolina. Reading and ob- servation made him a well informed man, although his school privileges were limited. He entered upon his business career in the capacity of clerk in the store of James Mon- roe, of Hillsboro, North Carolina, where he remained until 1773, when he formed a part- nership with Colonel John Hamilton, in whose employ he had formerly been. This relation was maintained until 1775, and was then dissolved by the breaking out of the Revolutionary war. Colonel Rochester then entered upon the duties o-f the office of a member of the committee of safety for Orange county, and in August of the same year he was a member of the first provincial convention in North Carolina, and was made paymaster with the rank of major for the North Carolina line, which contained four regiments. About the same time, he also became a justice of the peace. When the convention was reassembled in May, 1776, the line was increased to ten regi- ments, and in the proceedings of Friday, May 10, it was "Resolved, That Nathaniel Rochester, Esq., be appointed deputy com- missary-general of military and other stores in this county for the use of the Continental army; and that he be allowed the same al- lowance as provided by the Continental Con- gress for such officer ; and that he give secur- ity in ten thousand pounds for the faithful discharge of the trust reposed in him." Colonel Rochester at once entered upon the work of providing clothing, provisions, and necessary supplies for the army and upon his return, he learned that he had teen elected a member of the legislature. These were trying times in the history of the new world and developed men of strong char- acter, of unfailing patriotism and of unques- tioned bravery. Probably men, who before in the quiet walks of life, lived apart from the world of politics, now became leaders in thought and action that eventually resulted in the establishment of the Republic. At ths sessioai of the legislature which followed his election he was appointed lieutenant-colonel of militia, and in the spring of 1777 became clerk of Orange county. In that year he was appointed commissioner to establish and superintend a manufactory of arms at Hills- boro. Resigning his position as county clerk, he was appointed one of a committee of three to audit public accounts, and was promoted colonel of militia. In 1778 Colonel Rochester again became engaged in merchandising with Colonel Thomas Hart, the father-in-law of Henry Clay, and with James Brown, who subse- quently served as minister to France. In 1783 Colonel Rochester and Colonel Hart began the manufacture of flour, rope and nails at Hagerstown, Maryland. He was a member of the assembly of Maryland, was postmaster of Hagerstown, judge of the county court, and in 1808 became a presi- dential elector, while in the same year he became the first president of the Hagerstown Bank. About this time he was extensively engaged in manufacturing, having a large establishment in Maryland and two in Ken- tucky.. In the meantime Colonel Rochester was married to Sophia, the sixth thild of CoL THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 425-, William Beatty, of Frederick, Maryland, her birth having tliere occurred January 25, 1768. They became the parents of twelve children, namely : William Beatty, Nancy Barbara, John Cornelius, Sophia Eliza, Mary Eleanor, Thomas Hart, Catherine Kimball, Nathaniel Thrift, Anna Barbara, Henry Elie, Ann Cornelia and Louisa Lu- cinda. The year 1800 witnessed the arrival of Colonel Rochester in the Genesee Valley, and pleased with the country and its prospects, he here purchased six hundrded and forty acres of land. In September of the same year, with Col. William Fitzhugh, Major Charles Carroll and Colonel Hilton, he bought large tracts of land in Livingston county, near Dansville, and in 1802, with Colonel Fitzhugh and Major Carroll, he purchased what is known as the "Hundred- acre tract" for seventeen dollars and fifty cents per acre. It is upon this tract the greater part of the business portion of Rochester now stands. It was in May, 18 10, that he left the south to' become a resident of the Empire state, taking up his abode in Dansville, where he remained for five years. He was a mtin of splendid business ability, resourceful and enterprising, and every com- munity in which he had lived proved by his efforts that he always established interests that contributed to the general progress and prosperity. He erected a large papermill in Dansville. and was likewise connected with its business interests, but in 181 5 he dis- posed of his investments there and removed to an improved farm in Bloomfield, Ontario' county. Meanwhile he visited again and again his property at the falls of the Genesee and laid it out into lots and to the place he gave his own name, Rochester. In April, 18 18, he took up his residence here and it remained his home until he was called to his. final rest. With the "first things" in Roches- ter he is closely associated. He aided in lay- ing broad and deep the foundation upon which has been built the business prosperity and improvement of the city. In 1824 he was a member of the commission to take subscriptions for the capital stock of the Bank of Rochester, of which he was elected the first president, but on account of ill health and the infirmities of age, he resigned that position in December of the same year. This was the last of his numerous public and corporate trusts. He had figured conspicu- ously in connection with public affairs, not only of a local character, but also in con- nection with the state and national history. In 1 81 6 he was again a presidential elector, and in January, 18 17, he was the secretary of an important convention held at Cana- daigua to urge the construction of the Erie canal. The same year he went tO' Albany as a representative of the petitioners who> sought the erection of Monroe county, but he was unsuccessful in that undertaking. In: 1 82 1 he became the first county clerk. He was also the first representative from Mon- roe county in the state legislature, and in 1822 was again chosen to that office. With the moral development of Rochester he was also identified, being one of the founders of St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal church, and to its support he contributed liberally. His life was one of continuous activity. He was a poor boy and at the age of sixteen started out to make his own way in the world with- out capital. He achieved success through 426 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. honorable efforts, untiring industry and cap- able management, and in private life he gained that warm personal regard which arises from true nobility of character and deference for the opinions of others. He was a man of wonderful strength of char- acter, C|uick to recognize possibilities, and ever looked beyond the exigencies of the moment, to the opportunities of the future. In this way he labored not for himself alone nor for his own generation, but for the time and people yet to come, and now Rochester, the Flower City, stands as a fatting memorial to him whose name it bears. ADDISON GARDINER. DDISOX GARDIXER was highly honored as serving as the first jus- tice of the court of appeals from Monroe county. He won dis- tinguished honors in professional life and in public and private commands the uniform regard of all with whom he had been brought in contact. Man's worth in the world is de- termined by his success and his usefulness ; the estimate of his character is based upon what he has accomplished for himself and the service he has rendered to others. In the an- alysis of the life of Judge Gardiner we find that in both particulars he was a well round- ed semetrical character. He stood among the most eminent members of the New York bar, honored and respected alike for his superior legal wisdom and the manly virtues which everywhere call forth admiration and •esteem. Addison Gardiner was a native of Rindge, Xew Hampshire, born ^larch 19, 1797. He represents one of the old colonial families, his grandfather, Isaac Gardner, who resided in Brookline, Massachusetts, holding the majesty's magistrates in the reign of George III, but when the oppression of the mother country became unendurable to the liberty loving people of the new world, he became allied with the colonial forces when they fought for independence and was killed at the beginning of the war. Ban- croft, the historian, says of him: Isaac Gardner, one on whom the colony rested many hopes, fell about a mile west of Har- vard College. * * * * The patriot marched with the Brookline minute-men for Lexington on the 19th of April, 1775, and, meeting the retreating column near Wat- son's Corners, was instantly killed in the skirmish which ensued, receiving no less than a dozen wounds," Mr. Gardner, the father of our subject, was born at Brookline, Massachusetts, in 1 76 1, and after arriving at years of maturity wedded Rebecca Raymond, a daughter of Doctor Raymond. The young couple be- gan their domestic life at Rindge, New Hampshire, and he was very prominent both in civil and military affairs. For three THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 427 years he represented his district in the State Legislature, was colonel of a regiment of militia and was honored with other positions ■of perferment. It was about 1809 that he established the family in the Empire state, settling at Manlius, Onondago county. New York, where he was engaged in merchandis- ing and manufacturing until his death, meet- ing with prosperity in his undertakings. He passed away in 1833. His sons, of whom Addison was the third, restored the original spelling of the name by again using the "i" which had previously been dropped. Judge Gardiner, whose name introduces this review, was a youth of twelve years when he became a resident of the Empire state. In early life he determined to engage in the practice of law, and preparing for the bar he entered upo'n his chosen work in Rochester in 1822, and soon afterwards was made a justice of the peace. He possessed strong mentality and in his chosen profes- sion he soon gained distinction. He became a partner of Samuel Lee Selden, one of the most distinguished representatives of the New York bar in the first half of the nine- teenth century, under the firm name of Gard- iner & Selden, and Henry Rogers Selden, a -younger brother of the senior partner, be- came a law student in their office. The :three men occupied the mo'st exalted posi- -tions in the judiciary of the state and for :many years were recognized leaders of the New York bar. ■J In 1825 Judge Gardiner became district ; attorney for Monroe county, by appoint- rrnent, and on the 25th of September, 1829, -he was appointed by Governor Throop to "the bench oi the Circuit court of the eighth district, embracing Alleghany, Erie, Chau- taucjua, Monroe, Genesee and Niagara coun- ties. He was also ex-officio' vice-chancellor for the same territory, but in February, 1838, he resigned from the bench and re- sumed the private practice of law. Of marked ability, well fitted for leadership in political circles and well quaified to mould public thought and opinion, he could not long remain quiet in private life and several times served on behalf of the state. In No- vember, 1844, he was elected Lieutenant Governor and for three years served with distinction that position. At the end of that period he resigned. Then came judicial honors, and in 1847 the new court of ap- peals was organized, and in the provision of the Constitution of 1847, it became a court of the last resort. Mr. Gardiner was elected as one of its justices and served until the close of his term, December 31, 1855, when he declined the re-nomination. In the hands of such judges the individual and state feel that every interest is safe, and that law will be administered with the broadest intelli- gence and with a keen regard for equity. A man of unimpeachable character, of un- usual intelectual endowments, with a thor- ough understanding of the law, patience, urbanity and industry, Judge Gardiner took to the bench the very highest qualifications for this most responsible office in the system of government; and his record as a judge was in harmony with his record as a man and a lawyer, distingtiished by unswerving integrity and a masterful grasp of every problem that has presented itself for solu- tion. The judge who makes a success in the discharge of his multitudinous delicate 428 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. duties, whose rulings are seldom reversed, and before whom counsel and litigant come with an unshakable confidence, is a man of well rounded character, finely balanced mind and strong intellectual attainments. That Judge Gardiner was regarded as such a jurist is a universal accepted fact. His opinions are found in Comstock's, Selden's and the first three volumes of Kernan's re- ports. After his retirement from the bench of the court of appeals he continued as ref- eree to administer justice for about twenty- years and during that period probably heard more cases than any judge of the supreme court. In 183 1 Judge Gardiner was united in marriage to Miss Mary Selkrigg, who was of Scotch descent, and unto them were born two children: Charles A. and Celeste M. A long life was allotted to Judge Gardiner, and his career was one of unblemished honor and integrity, as well as of high ability upon the bench. He was dignified when adminis- tering justice behind the bench, yet in private life he was one of the most popular men of the state. His nature was genial, kindly and courteous, and his personal qualities were such as ever command regard and win friendship. Throughout the greater part of the nineteenth century he continued an hon- ored member of the bar of New York and his legal learning placed him prominent among the most distinguished jurists of the Empire state. He passed away at his home in Rochester on the 5th of June, 1883, at the advanced age oi eighty-seven years. Fault- less in honor, fearless in conduct and stain- less in reputation, his life work adds luster to the judicial history of the great Empire state. MRS. LYDIA ANN EWER. RS. LYDIA ANN EWER is a highly esteemed lady residing in Honeoye Falls and represents one of the old families of this portion of the state. In 1832 her father, Joseph Powell, came to Mendon Center from Dutchess county. New York, where he was born January 7, 1788. Later he removed to Saratoga county, this state, and subse- quently came to Monroe county, where he purchased eighty-five acres of land, most of which had been cleared. To the further de- velopment and cultivation of this land he devoted his energies until his death, which occurred March 7, 1876. When he had at- tained years of maturity, he married Hannah Boiwerman and they became the parents of nine children : Jacob ; Lydia Ann ; Nathan- iel ; Martha ; Eliza ; Henry S. ; Clark R. ; Rebecca ; and Nelson. Lydia Ann and Clark R. are the only ones living at the present time. THE BIOG-RAPHICAL RECORD. 429 Of this family, Lydia Ann became the wife of Isaac G. Ewer, a son of Isaac and Mahitahle (Fish) Ewer, oi Cape Cod. Their wedding was celebrated on the 2nd of April, 1835. Mr. Ewer was born August 19, 1813, in Scipio, while his first wife opened her eyes to the light of day in Dutchess county, New A'ork, November 13, 1815. Their home was also blessed with the presence of nine children : Franklin, deceased ; Albert, who has also passed away; Emily, the wife of Thomas J. Powell of Naples; Anna Eliza,, deceased; Anna M., who became the wife of Mr. Bowerman of Honeoye Falls ; Hannah, deceased ; Martha, also deceased ; Charles E., who has also passed away ; and Mlary Elizabeth. The last named lives at home with her mother and is greatly interested in the study of mental science in which she has already advanced far. Mr. Ewer was one of the old Hixite Quakers, a religious society which is now called Unitarian Friends. He was very ac- tive in religious work, doing all in his power to promote morality and Christianity among his fellow men. Other members of the church were Daniel and Nate Russell, Ben- jamin Birdsall, Peter Culver, Joseph Lock- wood, William Cornell, Joseph Sherwood, John Whipple and Daniel Quinby, the last named a noted minister who traveled exten- sively in the interests of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Ewer were so long residents of this county that they had a broad and com- prehensive knowledge if its history from an early date. One incident within the memory of Mrs. Ewer is a severe snow storm which occurred about sixty-eight years ago. It came in the middle of May, when the peaches on the trees were as large as pigeon eggs. The fruit was destroyed and gardens were largely damaged by this unseasonable storm. The nuarriage of Mr. and Mrs. Ewer was celebrated by the contracting parties as is the custom in their church, the invited guests having signed the papers as witnesses. They were the first couple to be married in that church according to the forms of the society. Throughout the years of their residence here they enjoyed the warmest regard and esteem of all who knew them, their lives being upright, honorable and peaceable. Mrs. Ewer is still living amid many friends. JAMES L. ANGLE. MONG the prominent jurists of Rochester, whose fame has caused their names to be inscribed high on the roll of distinguished mem- bers of the New York bar is James Lansing Angle. He became a member of the court of appeals and was regarded as the peer of the ablest lawyers who served upon the bench of that court of last resort. He was born in the town of Henrietta, Monroe county, December 19, 1818. His father became one of the pioneer settlers of the county, remov- 430 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ino- hither from BaUstown, New York, and took up his abode upon a tract of wild land. -He erected a log cabin upon the site now occupied by the West Shore station at Ridgeland. It was the father of our subject who was largely instrumental in securing the establishment of the district school which gave to the son the early educational priv- ileges which he enjoyed. It was not until the farm work for the season was over, how- ever, that he found opportunity to take up his text-books, continuing his studies until the succeeding spring, when he would once more begin work in the fields. Afterward, however, he enjoyed more advanced priv- ileges, becoming a student in Lima, New York, also attending the IMonroe Academy, in which institution he was graduated. He then became teacher in the district school where he had begun his education, but his work as an instructor he regarded simply as the means to further heights, for his am- bitions and desires were in the line of legal practice, and \-.-hen twenty-two years of age he saw the fulfillment of his early hopes ap- proaching, for he then became a student in the law office of the firm of Gay & Stevens, of Rochester. Five years later he was ad- mitted to practice, and at once entered upon the discharge of such legal duties as were entrusted to his care. Gradually his client- age increased until it assumed large propor- tions, and his prominence made him known as one of the distinguished members of the New York bar. Among the large number whose learning and professional life have contributed to the enduring fame and who have been members of the several courts of the Empire state few have surpassed Judge Angle at the bar, and fewer still have ex- celled his legal scholarship, and his broad and comprehensive knowedge of all parts of jurisprudence. On the 3d of February, 1847, the Judge was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor C. Eaton, and they became the parents of three children, but one son died in infancy. The others are James M., and Anna M., the wife of Ludwig Schenck. In the affairs of the state Judge Angle took a deep and abiding interest, and his labors were effective in pro- moting the welfare of Rochester. Soon after his admission to the bar he was clerk of the board of supervisors, and in 1854 he was chosen to represent his district in the state assembly. While there tlie question of woman's suffrage was brought up before the legislature, and he was made chairman of the select committee to which the matter was re- ferred. The report of the committee, which was drafted by him, while recommending the denial of the prayer of the petitioners, presented the act known as the "Married Woman's Act," which secured the married woman's earnings to her own use and re- quired her assent to apprenticing or the ap- pointment of a guardian of her children. In 1858 he was elected city attorney, and in 1863 became chairman of the board of su- pervisors. In the meantime he had contin- ued practice, and his connection with im- partant litigations has made him widely known as one of the distinguished lawyera of the state. In sequence of this followed his appointment by the governor on the 20th of December, 1877, ^o the position of justice of the supreme court for the seventh dis- trict to fill the vacancy caused by the death THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 43^ of Judge George W. Rawson. In 1883 he was elected to the same office, which he held until January, 1890, and after reaching the age limit he was retired. His remaining days were spent in private life, and he passed away on May 4, 1891. The life work of Judge Angle as a lawyer and jurist was suc- cessful to a great extent. He was ably and fully qualified, both mentally and by pro- found study, not only in preparation and trial of cases at bar and legal argument ad- dressed tOi the court, but also for the adjudi- cation of the broader and more intricate questions of equity jurisprudence. Using, the term in its legal sense, his pleas at com- mon law were clearly and critically exact,, exemplifying, in the language of Chitty, cer- tainty combined with brevity and precision. Characteristically, both as an attorney and as a judge, his mental attributes and legal attainments were of a high order, — delib- erate, firm, sound of judgment, patient and laborious in investigation, of clear and pene- trating perception, and above all possessed of mind intuitively and pre-eminently of ju- dicial cast. PETER MADDON. ETER MADDON is a well known farmer in Honeoye Falls. He was born in County Kildare, Ireland, sixty-four years ago in a region which, on account of its beauty, has become famous in song and story. His parents were John and Bridget (Sheridan) Maddon. It was in the year i860 that the subject of this review left the land of his birth and came to the United States, hoping to benefit his financial condition by taking advantage of the better opportunities ofifered in the new world. He spent three years in New Jersey, where he earned a good living, and on the expiration of that period he came to Monroe county. New York, where with the capital he had acquired there through his industry and economy he purchased a farm of forty-nine acres. Of this thirty-eight acres are now under cultivation, the well tilled fields yielding to him a golden tribute in return for the care and labor he bestows upon them. He also raised considerable stock, and is an excellent judge of horses and cattle. Both branches of his business bring to him a good income, and he is well known as a reliable representative of agri- cultural interests. In 1878 Mr. Maddon was united in mar- riage to Miss Margaret Handrahan, a daughter of Martin and Margaret (Quinn) Handrahan. Mr. Maddon is a communicant of the Catholic church, and in his politicaf affiliations he is a Democrat, always voting- with the party but never aspiring to office. For more than thirty years he has lived irt 432 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. the town of Rush, where he has a wide ac- quaintance. He has always devoted his en- .ergies to farming, and thus his life has been quietly passed, but his history contains les- sons that may be well followed, — lessons of industry, diligence and perseverance. ERASTUS DARROW. ORE than a half century has passed since Erastus Darrow ar- rived in Rochester, and he is justly numbered among her hon- ored business mtn and leading citizens. He has been permanently identified with her mercantile interests as proprietor of one of 1:he best book houses in the city. His is an; honorable record of a conscientious man, who by his upright life has won the confi- dence of all with whom he has come in con- tact. He has rounded the psahnist's span of three score years and ten, and although the snows of several winters have whitened his hair, he has the vigor of a much younger jnan, and in spirit and interests seems yet in his prime. Old age is not necessarily a symonym of weakness or inactivity. It needs not suggest, as a matter of course, want of occupation or helplessness. There is an old age that is a benediction to all that comes in contact with it, that gives out of its rich ■stores of learning and experience, and grows stronger intellectually and spiritually as the years pass. Such is the life of Mr. Darrow, an encouragement to his associates and an example well worthy of emulation to the young. Mr. Darrow was born in Plymouth, Eitchfield county, Connecticut, January 29, 1823, and has back of him an ancestry hon- orable and distinguished. He can trace his ancestry back to Richard Warren, the twelfth signer of the Mayflower contract. Titus Darrow, his paternal grandfather, was a soldier of the Revolutionary war and was present at the capture and surrender of Bur- goyne, while Leavitt Darrow, the father of our subject, was stationed for the defense of New London, Connecticut, during the war of 1812. In his native town, Erastus Darrow be- gan his education, which he continued in the high school conducted by Professor Amos Smith, of New Haven, Connecticut. He was twenty-one years of age when in 1844 he came to Rochester, and since that time he has been connected with business affairs of this city, his efforts contributing in no small degree to commercial activity here. For about two years he was associated as an employe with one of the pioneer book sel- lers of Rochester and in 1846 began business on his own account, a dealer in books where the Merchants Bank is now situated, at the corner of Main street east and south avenue. His association with this line of mercantile enterprise has continued without interrup- tion until the present time. His brother, Wallace Darrow, was with him for a num- ERASTAS DARROW THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 435 ber of years. The publications of the firm of E. Darrow & Company have been of a permanent character and are still in demand. His efforts, however, have not been confined alone to one line, as his co-operation has been given to measures for the public good and "for business advancement. He is now the only surviving trustee of the first board of the East Side Savings Bank, and his labors have been of a helpful character along edu- cational and moral lines. He was one of the first trustees of the Plyrriouth Congrega- tional church and was one of the original subscribers to the fund for the University of Rochester. In 1846 Mr. Darrow was united in mar- riage to Miss Susan R. Martin, and their children are Elizabeth and Dr. Charles E. Darrow. The mother died in 1871, and in 1877 Mr. Darrow was again married, his second union being with Miss Sophia C. Munger, of Canandaigua. Mr. Darrow has always exercised a lively interest in every- thing pertaining to the progress of the city. He was at one time a member of the board of education and is now interested in the Rochester Historical Society. He is also a member of the American Booksellers Asso- ciation and is a correspondent of the trade journals. He is a "Past Grand," and the oldest member of Toronto Lodge, I. O. O. F. Although he has almost attained the age of four score years, he possesses the activity of many a much younger man. He is a gentle- man of broad general information and ripe scholarship and he owes his business ad- vancement entirely to his own effoirts. So- cially he has commanded the respect and good will of all with whom he has come in contact, and for many years one of the leadv- ing business men of Rochester has been Erastus Darrow. His monogram is well known among the readers O'f good literary works. GEORGE EASTMAN. HIS is an age of invention. Where formerly one application for patent was made now hundreds are re- ceived in the patent office in Wash- ington, and the volume of business has made the department one of the most important in our national affairs. Notwithstanding this comparatively few of those who pro- duce new creations involving mechanical construction become known to the world. 23 Ofttimes an invention is of value only to a limited class and the fame of the patentee therefore extends no further, but through the ages of American history this nation has brought forth certain men whose wonderful inventive genius has pushed forward the wheels of the world's progress, and this uni- versal advancement toward perfection in in- dustrial activity calls to the inventor the at- tention and the admiration of all civilized 436 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. races. The names oi Howe, Fulton, Mc- Cormick, Morse and Bell are known all over the globe. Their labors have promoted civ- ilization and have had far-reaching influ- ence upon travel, communication and com- merce. In more recent years the fame of at least two others has gone abroad, for what Edison has been to the electrical world George Eastman has been to the photo- graphic art. Carried by the traveler or im- ported by the tradesman, there is not a land on the face of the globe into which the East- man kodak has not been taken, and Roches- ter may well be proud to claim this inventor among her citizens. Here he is not only the inventor; he is a citizen with deep in- terest in the affairs of the municipality, laboring not only for the successful out- come of his mammoth business interests, but also for the improvement, advancement and upbuilding of the city and its interests. Mr. Eastman was born in Waterville, Oneida county, New York, July 12, 1854, a son of George W. and Maria Eastman. In i860, when the son was six years of age, they came to Rochester and took up their abode in the Strong house on Washington street, where the father died the following year. The mother, with her two children, then removed to Livingston Park, and later established her residence on Elizabeth street, after which she lived successively on Jones avenue, Ambrose street and Arnold Park. In 1895 with her son, the subject of this review, she removed to her present splendid home at No. 400 East avenue — the residence erected by Mr. Soule. The father was pro- prietor of the Eastman Commercial College in Rochester, but owing to his early death the son did not have the opportunity of long continuing his education, although prior to his fourteenth year he attended public and private schools of this city, mastering the common branches of English learning. At the age of fourteen George Eastman entered upon his business career in the humble capacity of an office boy in the em- ploy of Cornelius Waydell, an insurance agent of this city. After a year he ob- tained a situation with the firm of Buell & Hayden, in the same line of business, and with them remained for five years. About 1874 he became connected with the Roches- ter Savings Bank as a clerk, and afterward won promotion to a position in the book- keeping department, filling the position of assistant bookkeeper at the time he severed his connection with the institution, in 1880. In the meantime Mr. Eastman in an ex- perimental wa)r had become interested in the work which influenced his whole career and made him one of America's famous in- ventors. Interested in amateur photography, he Ijegan ex]Derimenting in order to make dry plates, carrying on the work in his own home. Careful research, study and experi- menting finally resulted in the production of something- altogether new to the photo- graphic art. He succeeded in perfecting his work and placed upon the market the first of his dry plates now so- extensively used throughout the world. At first he wcrkerl in his own house, and the first plates placed upon the market were manufactured in his own home. The recognition of their value was almost immediate, and believing that his work had a future which would bring him success he severed his connection with the bank in which he was employed, and, entering into- partnership with Henry A. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 437 Strong, who is now president of the East- man Kodak Company, he continued the manufacture of dry plates under the firm name of Strong & Eastman. He continued to study and experiment, and created not only the supply but also the demand for hii goods. Every production of his manu- factory was made tO' be more or less de- pendent upon every other; the camera was first made in 1888 for a paper-coated iilm, the latter transferred toi a transparent film, then for a complete transparent film and vice versa, so that the possession of the one entailed the possession of the other, while every article was made not only in the most convenient form, but of the very highest quality. The business grew with almost phenomenal rapidity. The little building in State street, first utilized in the business, was replaced by an immense factory for the manufacture of cameras of all sizes and forms, but always of the most perfect work- manship, and then came intO' existence Ko- dak Park, covering many acres, where transparent film, papers and other specialties are manufactured to an extent that enables the company to supply a demand that is al- most world-wide. The business has constantly grown and company after company has been organized, beginning with the Eastman Dry Plate Com- pany, in 1 88 1. The Eastman Dry Plate & Film Company was established in 1884, with a capital of three hundred thousand do-llars, and in 1890 the Eastman Company was es- tablished with a capital of one million dollars Then came the Eastman Kodak Company, in 1892, capitalized for five million dollars, and of this Mr. Eastman is the president. In the meantime the business had grown to im- mense proportions and had been carried across the water, where in 1885 the East- man Dry Plate & Film Company, of Lon- don, England, was organized. The East- man Photographic Materials Company, Lim- ited, London, was also organized in 1890, with a capital of two hundred thousand pounds. The Kodak Company, Limited, of London, England, with a capital of one million, six hundred thousand pounds, was formed in 1889; the Eastman Photo- graphic Materials Company, in Paris, France, in 1891 ; the Eastman Kodak Ano- nyme Societe F'rancaise, of which he is a director, in Paris, in 1897, with a capital of one million francs ; the Eastman Kodak Gesellschaft, oi Berlin, Germany, Oif which he is likewise a director, in 1896, with a capital of one hundred thousand marks ; the General Aristo Company, of which he is president, in 1898, with a capital of five mil- lion dollars ; and the Eastman Kodak Com- pany of New Jersey, in 1901, with a capital of thirty-five million. Hardly an invention has been given to the world which has at once aflforded uni- versal pleasure and at the same time been of the most marked benefit in stimulating com- mercial activity and improving art. The kodak is entirely the outcome O'f the in- ventive genius and labor of Mr. Eastman, even the word originated with him being an arbitrary production taken from no language or formed because of any laws of etymology. It was a name which he evolved from the recesses of his brain, but to-day it is known throughout the length and breadth of the land. That he realized the value of ad- 43S THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. vertising is also shown by the fact that lie originated a phrase which at once caught the public attention until it is now one of the most familiar in the land — "you press the button, we do the rest." His inventions were given to the trade in the following or- der : The plate coating machine, patented in 1880; the first commercially successful Tollable film, patented in 1884; the original film camera, patented in 1888, and firsr made famous in connection with the phrase mentioned above. Mr. Eastman's principal work in photog- raphy has been in the direction of simplify- ing and cheapening its processes, so as to ;permit of the practice and use of the art by the masses. Cameras of various forms made -by the companies have obtained a world- wide reputation under the name of "kodak." Later Mr. Eastman invented the first ma- chine for making rollable transparent film, patented in 1890. Nearly all o-f the film used up tO' the present time has been made upon this machine. In 1900 the French government conferred upon hiin the decora- tion of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. The influence of his business and inventions cannot be measured either from the standard of pleasure produced, or of commercial ac- tivity advanced. On either account Mr. Eastman would deserve to be ranked among those to whom the world is indebted, In the midst of a career so successful "that it seems almost phenomenal Mr. East- man has been ever mindful of the interests of the city which throughout the greater part of his life has been his home. His in- fluence and substantial assistance has been .given to many business enterprises of value to Rochester and her public institutions owe much tO' his benevolence. He is a member of the board of trustees of the Rochester Savings Bank; a director of the Rochester Trust & Safe Deposit Company, of the Se- curity Trust Company and of the Alliance Bank. He has built and endowed a hand- some home for the Rochester Athaneum & Mechanics Institute, an institution designed to teach young men and women knowledge of the practical arts. He is also a member of the board of managers of the Homeo- pathic Hospital, the Rochester Orphan As] yum and has been a generous contrib- utor to many public institutions, yet his giving is entirely free from ostentation and display and his private benevolences are often known only to himself, the recipients of his bounty sometimes not knowing who is their benefactor. He has the respect of all his employes, who regard him as a per- sonal friend, and it is widely known that he takes deep interest in those who serve him and is always willing to assist the meri- torious. Socially he is connected with the Genesee Valley and Country Clubs and the National Arts and Strollers Clubs, of New York. In his political views he is a Re- publican and unlike many men of extensive business interests he does not feel it a waste of time to give attention to political issues. He served as one of the presidential electors in 1900, casting his ballot for McKinley. The secret of his success is undoubtedly that he has a talent for hard work and close application, combined with a mind which delights in investigation. Realizing thai "there is no excellence without labor," he has attended closely tO' the details of his THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 439- business, carefully superintending each de- partment. Such methods cannot fail toi wi'i success, but it is not the acquirement of suc- cess which is so deserving of commenda- tion, but the use of it in ways that benefit mankind, and in this regard Rochester's citi- zens speak of Mr. Eastman in terms of high- est praise. IRA S. RICH. RA S. RICH is now living a retired life and is one of the most influential citizens of Honeoye Falls and the town of Mendon. He was born in Cattaraugus county, New York, April ii, 1832. The family is of English origin, but in colonial days when this country still be- longed to Great Britain representatives of the name came tO' America. There were three brothers, John, Daniel and David Rich, who braved the dangers incident to an ocean the privileges and opporunities of the new voyage at an early day in order tO' enjoy the privileges and apportunities of the new world. They took passage on a western boimd sailing vessel from England and lo- cated first along the banks of the Connecti- cut river. David, however, soon went west and all trace of him was lost. It w-as from Daniel Rich that our subject is descended, being a representative in the fifth genera- tion of his posterity. Daniel Rich, the great- grandfather of our subject, was one of the heroes of the Revolution, who faithfully fought for the cause of independence, en- listing when only thirteen years of age and becoming a waiter to one of the generals of that great struggle for liberty which re- sulted in the establishment of this republic. His son, Daniel R., the grandfather of our subject, was joined in marriage tO' Miss. Mary Thornton, a lady of many good qual- ities and charitable and kind-hearted. Rus- sell Rich, the father of our subject, was born in the town of Junius, Seneca county. New York, April 11, 1804, and when he had reached adult age he married Miss Alathler Daily, who was born in Whitehall, New York, but when two years old was taken by her parents to Seneca county, where she- become the wife of Mr. Rich. Among their children was Ira S. Rich, whose name introduces this record. In the common schools he obtained his early edu- cation, supplemented by one year's study in Cattaraugus county, completing his course in the schools of the town of Vester, Livings- ton county. New Y'ork, whither his parents removed during his early boyhood. He was reared amid the wild scenes of frontier life and became accustomed to the hard labor incident to the development and cultivation of the farm at that time. He engaged in agricultural pursuits on his own account in. 440 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. the town of York for one )-ear, and then abandoned the plow in order to take up mer- chandising, conducting a grocery store for three years. After his marriage he became the proprietor of a hotel, which he carried on for one year and on selling out he re- sumed farming, which occupied his atten- tion continuously until 1894, when he put aside all business cares and responsibilities, taking up his abode in Honeoye Falls, where he has since lived retired. On the lOth of January, 1857, Mr. Rich was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Mary Ann Wilcox, a daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Sanford) Wilcox, by whom he has had one child, Susan, who^ was born October i, i860, and is now the wife of Milton H. Richards, a, farmer of the -town of Mendon. Mr. Rich is a very de- voted member of the Methodist Episcopal .church, in which he is holding the office of steward. He takes an active part in church work and is deeply interested in everything that pertains to its advancement and to the spreading of the cause of Christianity. He also strongly endorses temperance prin- ciples and is a stanch advocate of the Pro- hibition party. His wife is an earnest Chris- tian woman, who has assisted him in all his work for the betterment of mankind, and her many excellencies of character, her good qualities of heart and mind, have endeared her to all with \vhom she has come in con- tact. Mr. Rich started out upon his busi- ness career a poor boy, but has risen step by step, through indefatigable industry, to wealth, honor and influence. He is held in the highest respect by young and old, rich and poor, and his example is well worthy of emulation by those who' have regard for a life devoted to the principles of honor and honestv. ALBERT ALONZO LORD. LBERT ALONZO LORD has spent the entire period of his manhood in Monroe county, being but eight- een years of age when with his parents he came to this locality. He was Tjorn February 19, 1854, in South Bristol, Ontario county. New YoTk, a son of San- fbrd and Jane (Carpenter) Lord. His fa- ther was a native of Monroe county. His parents came from' Saratoga county to this place. The grandfather here purchased a farm about eig-hty-three years ago, becom- ing the owner of one hundred acres of land, the greater part of \\'hich was covered with timber. This he cleared away, developing the tract and transforming it into richly cultivated fields. Upon this place he reared his family of eight children, namely: Me- lissa, Delia, Sanford, Sydney, ^^'illiam, Julia, Milton and Minerva, but all have THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 441 passed away with the exception of Deha. The others, however, have all died within the last seven years, save Minerva, who de- parted this life at the age of fifteen. The father of our subject carried on ag- ricultural pursuits throughout his business career, and was an enterprising and progres- sive farmer. He died in this county and was buried in the Quaker cemetery in 1893, his religious belief being in harmony with the principles of the Society of Friends. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Jane Carpenter, was a daughter of Zeno and Mary (Wilbur) Carpenter. The ancestry of the Carpenter family can be traced back to three I'rothers who came from England at an early period in American history, landing on Long Island. One took up his abode in Rhode Island, while another remained on Long Island. Benjamin Carpenter, the great-great-grandfather, was born March 25, i6g6, and his fir:t wife, Dinah, was born March 19, 1698. Their marriage was celebrated in October, 1718. His second wife Lydia, died November 25, 1778, while his death occurred March 26, 1779. His first child, Zeno, died February 8, 1795. Lydia passed away June 27, 1796. Caleb Carpen- ter, the great-grandfather, died December 3, 1814, at the age of seventy-eight years, his birth having occurred September 25, 1726. His second wife, Zipparah, died February 12, 1818. Caleb and Anna Carpenter, the grandparents, were married July 22, 1759, and their children were : Sebe, born July 4, 1760; Benjamin, April i, 1762; Mary, June 26, 1 767 ; Lydia, August 4, 1 769 ; John, October 20, 1771 ; Zeno, December 8, 1773 ; Ruth, January 24, 1776; and Caleb, Octo- ber 27, 1778. The father of this family died December 20, 1826, at the age of ninety years. In taking up the personal history of our subject we present to our readers the life record of one who is widely and favorably known in Monroe county. He pursued his early education in the district schools of his native county, and when a youth of eighteen came with his parents to Mendon, where he continued his studies, later becom- ing a student in the Brockport Normal. ^Vhen he had thus accpiired a good educa- tion to fit him for life's practical duties, he took up farm work again, and has since followed it. Throughout his entire business career he has engaged in the tilling of the soil, and the fields annually return to him a good income. His methods are progres- sive and the improvements upon the place are modern and include all the accessories and conveniences for facilitating farm work. On the 1st of May, 1879, Mr. Lord was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Smead, a daughter of William and Mar- garet Anna (Rose) Smead, who was born in the town of Henrietta, Monroe county, December 9, 1853. They have foiu" chil- dren: Ida May, born March 26, 1880, is now the wife of Howard Francis, of Scotts- ville, Monroe county. Verna Isabel, born September 7, 1884, is living at home. Cor- nell Albert, born March 24, 1892, is also at home. Neva Gladys Marie was born No- vember 6, 1896. In his political views Mr. Lord is a Democrat, and for four years he served as notary public, while in 1896 he was elected justice of the peace in Mendon for a term of six years. He is strictly fair 442 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. and impartial in his rulings, and his official career reflects credit upon himself and is en- tirely satisfactory to the community. Re- ligiously he is connected with the Presby- terian church of Mendon, in which he served as elder for two years. He is a man of strong character and marked integrity, well fitted for leadership in public affairs. In business he is energetic and reliable, and in citizenship loyal and trustworthy, and such qualities make his career well worthy of emulation. JAMES B. PERKINS. T is fitting that those who frame the laws of the nation should be men of marked intellectuality, of strong mental grasp, familiar with the laws which have already been enacted, cognizant of the needs and ix)ssibilities of the land and with far-reaching insight that looks beyond the exigencies of the present to the require- ments which the future will bring forth. A man of broad mentality, of invincible cour- age, of unquestioned loyalty and public spirit, Mr. Perkins is well qualified to be a leader of public thought, opinion and action and to occupy a place among the distin- guished statesmen that New York has sent to the halls of congress. Mr. Perkins resides in Brighton and is widely known as a member of the law firm of Foote, Perkins & Havens, of Rochester, as well as the representative from the thirty- first congressional district of the Empire state, but perhaps his greatest reputation has been won in connection with literary pur- suits, his fame as a historian and writer ex- tending beyond the confines of America into foreign lands. This volume, purporting to treat of the most prominent citizens that Monroe county has produced, would be in- complete without extended mention of his career, which reflects credit and honor upon the people who have honored him. Mr. Perkins was born November 4, 1847, 'It St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, then a frontier station chiefly pop-ulated by Sioux Indians. His parents were New Hampshire people and his ancestry is American, both lineal and collateral, for through many gen- erations his people had resided in New Eng- land. When our subject was only three years oM his father was drowned, and he was soon afterward taken to Conio, Illi- nois, where he lived for some time on a farm. A\'hen he was nine years of age his parents came to Rochester, and he became a student in the public schools of this city. When a youth of twelve he entered the Rochester Free Acadaiiy, and on the com- pletion of a three years' course was grad- uated. At that time he gained one of the three scholarships offered by the University and at the age of fifteen matriculated in that institution. While pursuing his college THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 443; course he devoted a large amount of extra study toi Greek and Latin literature, and was one of the few who^ continued to cul- tivate the ancient classics after leaving col- lege. A part of both his junior and senior years he spent in traveling abroad, mainly in Italy. He could speak the Italian language fluently and w^as thus enabled to make the trip a profitable one through rendering serv- ice to others unacquainted with that tongue. He was in Rome in 1866, at which time the city was under the rule of the pope and the police were very strict in their search for Garibaldian conspirators. His companion was a young Englishman who could also speak Italian well, and went about the streets talking to- the peasants. This excited suspicion and Mr. Perkins was accordingly ordered to leave the city, but he had no pass- port and was not allowed to go. He ap- plied to the principal police office for per- mission, and the head man, a priest, set him to work translating- public notices from Italian intO' English. In reward for this service he was allowed to depart. In 1867 Mr. Perkins began preparation for the profession' of la.w as a student in the office and under the direction of W. F. Cogs- well, of Rochester, and the following year was admitted to the bar. In 1870 he formed a partnership with his former preceptor and entered upon what has proven a most suc- cessful career. In 1874, when only twenty- six years of age, he was elected city attorney of Rochester for a term of two years, and on the expiration of that period was re-elect- ed. He became not only widely known as a profound and capable lawyer who conducted litigated interests in the courts with marked ability, but also won the favorable attention of the public through several published articles in the American Law Review, most- ly on French law. The firm of Cogswell & Perkins was maintained until 1880, when by mutual con- sent the business relations were discontin- ued, and Mr. Perkins practiced alone until 1884, when he admitted David Hays, of Rochester, to a partnership, while the pres- ent firm of Foote, Perkins & Havens was formed in 1901. The subject of this review is a man of keen analytical power, sound in his reasoning, logical in his deductions, while- his arguments are based upon most compre- hensive and accurate understanding of the science of jurisprudence. Great precision and thoroughness mark his preparation of cases, and his literary ability, his ready flow of language and clear-cut thought enables him to present his points with a power, both forceful and pleasing, and which never fails- to carry weight with judge or jury. In 1890 Mr. Perkins temporarily aban- oned the legal profession for that of litera- ture, and departed for Paris, where he wrote his well-known French histories. In 1886 he published France under Mazarin; in 1892 his work, France under the Regency, was widely sold in England a:id America, and. these have since been followed by France under Louis XV and a Life of Richelieu. Tliese works have won, very high praise both from English and American critics, and as a historian he has been ranked beside Pres- cott and Motley. To a student of the world's history and progress as Mr. Perkins is, the history of his own land could not fail to be of vital inter- 444 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. est, and there are few men in America better informed concerning general history, our laws and the possibilities that lie before the nation, now taking its place among the great powers of the world. His fellow townsmen were wise when, in 1897, they chose him to represent them in the general assembly of the state, here he served for one year. He was placed on the committee on cities, codes and military affairs, and made an ex- cellent rqxitation as a wise and broad-mind ■ ed legislator. In 1898 he was a candidate for the nomination for congress, but with- drew before the convention was held. In 1900, however, he was placed in nomination, and being elected to represent the thirty-first district of New York he took his seat, March 4, 1901, among those to whom the nation's welfare is entrusted. In 1878 Mr. Perkins was united in mar- riage tO' Miss Mary Martindale, a daughter of General Martindale, of Rochester. They reside in a beautiful home in Brighton, where Mr. Perkins finds rest and recreation from his professional duties and leisure for the delights of literature. He has left and is leaving the impress of his individuality upon the literary and professional world, and belongs to that class of statesmen whose devotion to their country arises from a love of native land and from a thorough under- standing of its opportunities, ever placing his country's welfare before personal ag- grandizement. HIRAM H. EDGERTON. HIS well known contractor and build- er has done much tO' promote the commercial activity, advance the general welfare and secure the ma- terial de\elopment of Rochester and the sur- rounding section of New York. As a busi- ness man he has been enterprising, energetic and always abreast of the times, and has met with the success which these qualities merit. Mr. Edgerton was born April 19, 1847, in Allegany county, New York. His father, Ralph H., was also a native of this state, having been born at Port Henry, on Lake Qiamplain in 1821. About 1835 he came to Rochester, and after a few years' residence here removed to Allegany county, where he owned and operated several mills and was engaged in the manufacture of all kinds of lumber. In 1858 he returned to Rochester, where he conducted a lumber yard until his death, which occurred in 1877. His wife survives him, and continues to make her home in this city. During his boy- hood and youth Mr. Edgerton, of this re- view, acquired a good practical education in the public schools of Rochester. After leaving the high school he assisted his father in business until the latter s death, when he succeeded to the business and carried it on with success until 1880, when he sold his THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 445 lumber interests and turned his attention to contracting and building. Since then lie has erected in Rochester fifteen churches, many commercial and public buildings and dwell- ing houses. His reputation as a builder is not confined to this city, for he has erected many buildings throughout this and other states. Being a skilled workman as well as a practical business man, he is now at the head of a large and profitable business and is a large employer of labor. Thoroughly reliable in all things, the quality of his work is a convincing test of his own personal worth, and the same admirable trait is shown in his conscientious discharge of the duties of different positions of trust and responsi- bility to which he has been chosen in business and political life. Politically he is a stanch Republican, not shrinking any of the duties of citizenship. He is now serving a second term as president of the common council, and has also served as a member of the school board. He was a miember and president of the east side sewer commission during the construction of that work and assisted in car- rying it to a successful completion. Mr. Edgerton is a prominent member of the builders exchange, and served as president oif that body for a number of years and is at present a director of the National Asso- ciation of Builders and a leader in business circles. Fraternally he is a Mason and holds membership in the Frank R. Lawrence Lodge, F. & A. M. ; is a life member of Hamilton Chapter and of Monroe Com- mandery. Mr. Edgerton married Miss Medora De Witt, a daughter of Sherman De Witt, of Henrietta. The family residence is at No. 30 South Goodman street, where Mr. Edger- ton located in 1880. His family consists of his wife and two daughters, one of \\'ho'm married Henry Lampert, w^ho is associated with him in business, and is a son of the well known tanner of the same name, who died in 1880. HON. LEWIS H. MORGAN. OT by the boundaries of his own land was the reputation of Lewis H. Morgan limited ; he was a man of international fame for his scientific research made him known through- out the intellectual world where men carry^ -on investigation into the history of the races and also of the development of animals. Visiting the haunts of animals and the homes of men he learned much that has added to the sum total of scientific knowledge, and his work marked an advanced step in intel- lectual progress. His name is thus inscribed high on the roll of eminent men whom the nation has produced, and Rochester honors the memory of him whom she knew not only as a scientist but as a citizen and friend. Lewis Henrv Morgan was born Novem- 446 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ber 21, 1818, in Aurora, New York, which was then the place of residence of his par- ents, Jedediah and Harriet Morgan, who, however, were of New England Hneage. His early educational privileges were sup- plemented by a course in Union College, and after his graduation from that institution, with the class of 1840, he entered upon the practice of law in Rochester, where he soon secured a large clientage, his strong mental- ity and the correctness with which he ap- plied legal principles to the points in litiga- tion winning him distinction and success as a representative of the legal profession. In 1855 he became interested in railroads and mines in Michigan, and his management of these led to his gradual withdrawal from the practice of law. His membership in a village society, the New Confederacy of the Iroquois, led to his study of the "six na- tions" of Indians, and ultimately to his com- position of his League of the Iroquois, which was published in 1851. From the time he became a member of the little village society his attention was more and more given to research and study along those lines until his entire time was thus occupied and the world's literature was thus greatly enriched. While in Michigan he made frequent ex- cursions to the northern wilderness, and there became deeply interested in the habits of the beaver, an interest that culminated in a published volume entitled The American Beaver and His Works, which came from the press in 1868. His life in the wilds of Michigan also accentuated his interest in the Indian race. He was a devoted friend to the red race, and while he wrote extensively about the Indians he also attended their councils and endeavored to protect them from imposition sometimes practiced by the agents of the government. This led to the writing and publication of the work by which he is most widely known in the lit- erary world — a volume published in 1877 and called Ancient Society, or Researches in the Line of Human Progress from Savagery through Barbarism to Civilization. In addi- tion to his books Mr. Morgan wrote a large number of papers on subjects relating to ethnology, that were published in pamphlet form or in magazines and proceedings of scientific societies. In 1840 Union College conferred upon him the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and in 1873 he was honored by his alma mater with the degree of Doctor of Law. The title which he regarded with most favor, however, was that of president of the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science, for he liked to feel that he was an active factor in promoting knowledge among his fellow men. Mr. Mor- gan was married and had one son, who is now living with Charles R. Morgan, a nephew of Mr. Morgan, for the mother sur- vived her husband not quite two years, dying at the family residence in Rochester, Decem- ber I, 1883. Her influence was like the gentle fragrance of the violet. She was deeply interested in her husband's work, and in all movements that contributed to the world's uplifting and happiness, and was greatly beloved and esteemed by all who knew her. Mr. Morgan passed away in 1881. The many letters of inquii-y and condolence which were received after his demise sug- gested to his family and relatives the ap- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 447 propriateness of a memorial card, containing the funeral address of the Rev. J. H. Mc- Ilcaine, D. D., his intimate friend and pastor for many years. This was accompanied also' by a memorial card giving the simple record of the progress of his works. The members of the Rochester Literary and Scientiiic Club, of which he was one of the founders, attended the funeral in a body and acted as the honorary pall bearers, while their sons bore the casket to the family tomb in Mount Hope cemetery. His life work was thus ended, but its influence is immeasurable and his history forms a chapter in the world's intellectual advancement. An obituary said : "In the death of the Hon. Lewis Morgan his family has lost a trusted and an affec- tionate head, Rochester an old and valued citizen, and the state one that has rendered it good and patriotic service. Science, for which he had labored efficiently and con- spicuously, will mourn one of its brightest lights extinguished, for he was among the foremost investigators of his time ; had defi- nitely settled some of the most perplexing questions in archaeology and had achieved a world-wide reputation as a scholar — a reputation perhaps more brilliant even in Europe than in America." CHARLES R. MORGAN. HARLES R. MORGAN, well known in business circles in Rochester as a man of ability, straightforward and trustworthy, is a native son of the Empire state, his birth having occurred within its borders in March, 1849. He acquired his education in the com- mon schools and in a business college, where he was prepared for the practical and re- sponsible duties of Hfe. He there learned bookkeeping and became very proficient as an accountant. For a time he was engaged in the hardware business in Waterloo, New York, and built up a large and profitable trade. He was there recognized as one of the leading merchants of the place, but in 1883 he sold out his business there tO' come to Rochester and take charge of the estate of his uncle, the Hon. LcAvis H. Morgan, upon the death of Mrs. Morgan, and at the same time to assume the care and superin- tendent the education of their only son and child, whoi is now making his home with his cousin, the subject of this review. Charles H. Morgan was united in mar- riage with Miss Carrie Coleman, and they now have one child, Lewis H., who' was named for his great-uncle, Lewis H. Mor- gan, the distinguished scientist and author. He is a graduate of the Rochester high school and was a student in the business college, where he mastered bookkeeping, and 448 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. in that capacity he is now employed in the Commercial Bank of Rochester, his position being an important one. He was bom Octo- ber 7, 1877, and is a popular young man of genial manner and unfailing courtesy, qual- ities which win him many friends. Charles H. Morgan was one of the O'f- ficials of the Pan American Exposition, re- cently held in Buffalo, and is a public-spirit- ed and progressive citizen. In the control of extensive business interests he has dis- played marked capability, and in social cir- cles he has gained the warm regard of all with whom he comes in contact. THE RT. REV. B. J. McQUAID. HE Rt. Rev. Bernard John McQuaid, bishop of the diocese of Rochester, whose title indicates his position in the Catholic church and is indi- cative of his earnest devotion to the cause and a life consistent with his professions, was born December 15, 1823, in New York city, and is of Irish lineage, his parents hav- ing been natives of the Emerald Isle. Bishop McQuaid studied at Chambly College, Canada, and later at St. John's Philosophical and Theological College at Fcrdham, Westchest.3r county, New York, now a part of New York city, where he com- pleted the prescribed course and v/as or- dained priest January 16, 1848, by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Hughes. He then entered upon, a career of usefulness, the circle of which has broadened as the years have brought him wisdom' and e.xperience. His first parish was at Madison, New Jersey, then in the diocese of New York city, and while there he opened two parochial schools, one at that place and one at Morristo-wn, New Jersey, and also churches at Morristown and Springfield. When the diocese of Newark^ constitutmg all of New Jersey, was founded, he remained in that state, being appointed rector of the cathedral, and was later con- secrated vicar general. In September, 1856, he became president of Seton Hall College at Madison, of which he was practically the founder, and after the removal of that noted school to South Orange, New Jersey, he continued to fill the position of president as \\^ell asi rector oi the cathedral for three years. It was mostly through his influence that the institution was established and placed upon a good working basis, and its influence became widely felt during his presi- dency. On severing his connection with Seton Hall College, in July, 1868, he was appointed first bishop of the Rochester diocese, which had just been created, and was consecrated by A rchbishop McClosky in the old cathedral- of New York, July 12, 1868, coming tO' Rochester four days later to assume the re- sponsible and sacred duties of that position. The energy and zeal which he has displayed THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 449- in advancing the interests of the diocese have given himi a reputation extending not only over this continent but beyond the Atlantic. His work is immeasurable by any of the standards of time, and not until the records of eternity shall have been made clear will the people have full knoiwledge of his efforts and influence. Under his direction churches, asylums and seminaries have been built in such numbers that it is doubtful if any dio- cese in the land is more generously provided with such institutions. On coming to Rochester he found schools connected with the German parishes and also two^ small English schools, but through his influence the Catholic Free Christian schools of the city now have an attendance of over ten thousand. They were the first Catholic schools to come under control of the board of regents of New York state. Besides the complete grammar schools there is a high school for girls under the Sisters, while the boys gain their higher education at high schools of the city. Two orphan asylums have been built, one for boys on West Main street, while the one for girls is on the same ground but faces on Clifton street. Each of these institutions are capable of accommo^ dating one hundred and fifty. There is also a home for old women on East Main street. When Bishop McQuaid came to Rochester he found that the society here, known as the Sisters of St. Joiseph, numbered only seven or eight members, but there are now three hundred and fifty Sisters who are engaged in teaching not only in Rochester, but throughout the diocese. One oi the most important Catholic institutions of the city is St. Maiy's Hospital, under the management of the Sisters of Charity, it being the larg- est and most complete hospital of Rochester, having on an average of two hundred pa- tients. Bishop McQuaid is a strong champion of Christian free schools, and earnestly rec- ommends that the children of his diocese should be sent to such under the control of the church. One of the chief enterprises in which he has been engaged was the found- ing of St. Bernard's Theological Seminary on Lake avenue. In preparation for this work he sent the best young men available to Europe to- complete their educations that they might become competent professors in such an institution. Collecting money little by little, he began the erection of the first building in April, 1891. It was completed and opened in September, 1893, with thirty- nine theological students in attendance. With two exceptions all of the seven profes- sors at that time had been educated under the direction of Bishop McQuaid. In the present school year of 190 1-2 the staff is composed of eleven professors, and there are one hundred and twenty students in attend- ance from all parts of the United States, in- cluding California, as well as from Cuba. In 1901 the pope allowed thisi institution the right O'f conferring- degrees of philosophy and theology, being the second theological seminary thus honored in the United States. There are now four buildings, all of stone. The main building, facing on Lake avenue, is two hundred and twenty-two feet front, three stories in height with basement and attic, the attic being devoted to gymnasium work. The hall of philosophy and science, built in 1900, is also three stories in height,- 450 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. with a basement, and is absolutely fireproof. This contains six lecture rooms, a hall, li- .brary and accommodations for thirty stu- •dents, the structure being forty-four by one hundred and forty-twO' feet in dimensions. The chapel and the domestic building com- plete the group of magnificent edifices, -known as St. Bernard's Theological Sem- inary, which had its conception in Bishop McQuaid's mind' and for ages tO' come it ■w^ill s'tand as a lasting monument tO' his memory. He has always taken an active interest in educational affairs. In 1869 and 1870 he attended the Vat- ican council at Rome, and the second and third plenary councils at Baltimore, Mary- land. He is now the senior bishop of the province of New York. He was one of the original board of park commissioners of Rochester, and takes an active interest in matters pertaining to the progress and wel- fare of the city. A man of broad scholarly attainments and general information, in his texts he has touched upon all cjuestions which concern the interests of society in a business, social and moral way. He has been a most potent factor in the life of Mon- roe county since the establishment of the bishopric, for lie has instituted many im- provements \^■hich have been acknowledged powers in stimulating thought and action. Standing high in the councils of his church, he is giving to it the consecrated effort of a holy, helpful life. GENERAL GEORGE J. OAKS. ENERAL GEORGE J. OAKS, who has attained distinctive preferment in military circles, and is one of the enterprising and representative business men of Rochester, was born in Rochester, Monroe county, New York, Feb- ruary 9, 1842, and was a son of George and Mary Ann (Pronguey) Oaks. She was a daughter of Jean Pierre Pronguey, who came to the United States from^ France in May, 1823, and was one of the first settlers. General Oaks was educated in the public schools of Rochester and at St. Charles Col- lege, near Baltimore, Maryland. When the Civil war broke out he joined Company G, Thirteenth New York Volunteer Infantry, and the following September his company was transferred to the Third New York Cavalry, as Company K. In September, 1862, he was commissioned as second lieu- tenant in Company E, One Hundred and Fifty-first New York Volunteer Infantry; was promoted to first lieutenant of Company D, same regiment, in November following, and in June, 1863, was promoted to captain of Company E, same regiment. During this period, from February to July, he served as aide-de-camp to General William H. Morris THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 451 of the First Brigade, Third Division, Sixth Army Corps. In August following he was apix)inted ordnance officer of the Third Di- vision, Sixth Army Corps, on the staff of MajcT General James B. Ricketts. He was in the folio-wing engagements : Blackburn's Ford, July 18, 1861 ; Bull Run; McLane's Ford ; Catlett Station ; Auburn ; Bristow Sta- tion; Kelly's Ford; Mine Run; Locust Grove; Morton's Ford, February 6-7, 1864; Wilderness, May 3 to- 7 ; Spottsylvania, May 8 to 12; Bloody Angle, New York river; North Anna ; Tolo'potomoy ; Hanover Court House; Cold Harbor, June i, 2, 3; Weldon Railroad, June 21-23; Ream's Station, June 29; Monocacy, July 9, where the Third Division of the Sixth Army Corps and militia stopped the progress of Early's army on their raid to Washington, and with the First and Sec- and Divisions of the Sixth Corps saved Washington; at Snicker's Gap; Summit Point; CharlestO'wn, August 21-22; Smith- field; Leetown; Berryville, September 3-4; Winchester, September 19; Fisher's Hill; Mt. Jackson; Cedar Creek, October 19, where Sheridan almost annihilated Early's army. Here by timely preparation General Oaks saved the entire Sixth Corps ordnance from capture at the surprise of Early's army in the early morning. He was at the fall of Petersburg April 2, 1865, where he was brevetted major for gallant and conspicu- ous service; at Sailor's Creek, April 6, where General Lee's rear guard was defeated and captured by the First and Third Divisions, Sixth Army Corps, aided by the cavalry; and finally at Appomattox, April 9, 1865, when General Rpbert Lee surrendered his army, and the doom of the Confederacy was sealed. On the 27th day of March, 1865, he was granted a leave of absence for twenty days. While in Washington on his way home he learned of the desperate battle fought at Five Forks. Hearing that the final cam- paign was on, he hastened at once to the front, reaching his regnnent April ist about 6 P. M. The following morning, about 4 A. M., the Sixth Army Corps broke through the lines of the enemy. He had gallantly assisted in the last great battle and here he received his brevet for distinguished serv- ices. On the 1st of July he returned with his regiment to Rochester, where it was mus- tered out of service, and he took up the more quiet pursuits of civil life. The following September ho entered the employ of S. Rosenblatt & Company, in which firm he became interested in 1876. On the death of Mr. Rosenblatt the firm name was changed to Oaks & Stern, and in July, 1877, the firm' of Oaks & Calhoun was organized. They carry on a large wholesale and retail millinery and fancy goods busi- ness at No. 117 Main street east. General Oaks was married in 1878 to Miss Louise E. Colvin, a daughter of Dr. Darwin Colvin, of Clyde, New York. He is cjuite prominent in musical. Masonic and Grand Army circles. In 1892 he was elected department commander of the Union Vet- erans Union of the state of Ne\^ York ; tlie following year he was elected first deputy commander-in-chief at the encampment held in Boston, Massachusetts, and in August, 1894, he was unanimously elected com- mander-in-chief of the national organiza- 24 452 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. tion, which honor was conferred upon him despite his dechnation. He is also a com- panion of the Co'mmandery of the Loyal Legion, and is a prominent member of the Genesee Falls Lodge, No. 507, A. F. & A. M., of which he is at present a trustee. He is a Scottish-rite Mason of the thirty-second degree and a member of Damascus Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He is also a mem- ber of the Chamber of Commerce of Roches- ter, and has ever taken an active and com- mendable interest in the welfare of his na- tive city. Politically he is identified with the Republican party, and gives his support to every enterprise which he believes will prove O'f public benefit. He is a pleasant, genial g'entleman of high social qualities and is very popular, having a most extensive circle of friends and acquaintances who es- teem him highly for his genuine worth. EDWARD F. ELLSWORTH. DWARD F. ELLSWORTH, who is now SO' efficiently serving as su- pervisor o^f the sixth ward of Rochester, is one of Monroe coun- ty's native sons, his birth having occurred in Penfield, July 27, 1843. His father, Ed- ward Ellsworth, was born in Dutchess coun- ty, New York, in 1812, and in early life learned the blacksmith's trade. For many years he carried on general blacksmithing in Penfield, and was also engaged in the man- ufacture of farm implements at that place, though in the meantime he followed farming tO' some extent. In 1855 he removed with his family to Rochester, where he opened a shop and engaged in blacksmithing until his health failed. Subsequently he was inter- ested in mercantile business at Brighton, Monroe county, as agent for T. B. Yale, and from there went to Allentown, Pennsyl- vania, where he made his home until called to his final rest in 1894. The mother of our subject, who bore the maiden name of Keziah Burns, had died in Penfield in 1865. The city schools of Rochester afforded Edward F. Ellsworth his educational ad- vantages, and after leaving school he assisted his father in business. For three years he was deputy warden in the insane asylum, now known as the Rochester State Hospital, and later was engaged in the grocery busi- ness one year, after which he was connected with A. S. Mann & Company, dry-goods merchants of Rochester, having charge of their delivery department. During the years 1884 and 1885 Mr- Ellsworth was with Mr. Mann's son on a cattle, ranch in Kansas, and since his return to this city, in 1891, has engaged in the real estate business, handling mostly city property. He now has a well established business, and has a nice office in the Granite building. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 453 Mr. Ellsworth was married, in 1865, to Miss Mary D. Thayer, a daughter of Daniel Thayer, of Rochester. She died in 1884, leaving three children, namely : Josephine, now the wife of George M. Kreiger, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Marie E., now Mrs. Albert J. Fisk of Brooklyn, New York ; and Mabel D., who is at home. For his second wife Mr. Ellsworth wedded Miss Mary Howard, of Rochester, a daughter of Joseph I. Howard. In his political affiliations Mr. Ellsworth is an ardent Republican, and has taken quite an active and influential part in local pol- itics. In 1893 he was elected supervisor from the sixth ward, and is still tilling that office in a most creditable and satisfactory manner, having been re-elected six consecu- tive times. He is widely and favorably known both in business and political circles, and has a host of warm friends. He has been a consistent and earnest member of the Brick Presbyterian church for many years. J. B. M. STEPHENS. N both professional and political cir- cles Judge J. B. M. Stephens has gained distinction. He is a gentle- man of marked ability, of unques- tioned patriotism and is well fitted tO' be a leader of public thought and action. Upon the bench of Rochester he has proven him- self worthy of the trust and confidence re- posed in him, and his efforts have ever been in support of good government, reform and progress. The Judge is a native of Middletown, Orange county. New York, and is a son of Holloway and Maria (Mills) Stephens, who for some time resided in Middletown, but subsequently removed toi Steuben county, New York. There the father spent his re- maining days, but the mother is still living, her home being near Corning. In the district schools of his native coun- ty Judge Stephens began his education,. spending his boyhood days upon his father's, farm. Later he became a student in Cook's Academy, at Montour Falls, New York, where he pursued a preparatory course and then matriculated in the University of Roch- ester, in which he graduated with the class- of 1884 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Having thus acquired broad general knowl- edge to serve as a foundation for profes- sional learning, he became a law student in the office of Harris & Harris, whO' directed his reading for some time. In the year 1886 he was admitted to the bar, but remained with his preceptors until 1888 when he estab- lished an office of his own and has since been alone in business. In January, 1900, Mr. Stephens was appointed by Governor Roosevelt to fill the vacancy in the office of • special county judge of Monroe county,. 454 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. caused b}' the election of Judge Carnahan to the office of ma3'or of Rochester, and in the fall of the same year he was elected to the office for a term of three years. As a lawyer he has always been diligent, thorough and intelligent. In the preparation of his cases no mere superficial view contents him; he is not satisfied until he feels he has carefully considered every phase of the questions presented and given them the most thorough and conscientious examination of which he is capable. He does not jump at conclusions, but maintains those he has reached with vigor and tenacity. Of studious habits and with the instincts and training of a scholar, he regards the law ,as a noble and reasonable science in which results are tO' be attained by logical and in- tellectual processes of reasoning. He does not ignore cases, but studies them patiently in the effort tO' grasp their underlying prin- ciples and then to make intelligent applica- tion of those principles to new questions. Of singularly fair and impartial mind, al- ways courteous and considerate in his treat- ment of others, it was natural that he should be considered for the bench. For two' years he has sat upon the bench, discharging his duties with a dignity and impartiality that has won for him the high approval of the profession and the public. In his political views the Judge has al- ways been a stalwart Republican, and has consistently labored to advance the interests of the party which he believes will best con- serve the welfare of the nation. Socially he is connected with Yondonio Lodge, No. 163, F. & A. M., and belongs to the Delta Kappa Epsilon and the Phi Beta Kappa college fra- ternities. He is likewise a member of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church, in which he is serving as steward. JOHN F. KINNEY. H ROFESSIOXAL advancement is proverbially slow, and yet through the possession of talent and ability, both natural and acquired, which secures advancement at the bar, Hon. John Francis Kinney has gained prestige among the leading representatives of the legal fra- ternity in the city of Rochester, ranking high among many older practitioners. He was born in the town of Ogden, Monroe county, New York, June 20, i860, and in his early youth became a student in the Union school in the village of Spencerport. Later he enjoyed collegiate advantages in St. Joseph's College, of Buffalo, and thus gained a broad general knowledge to serve as a sure and firm foundation on which to rear the superstructure of professional learn- ing. His father, the late William D. Kin- ney, was appointed weighmaster in 1878, and in that and the succeeding years his son, John F., had general charge of the of- fice, but he was ambitious for a wider field of labor, his choice falling upon the law. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 455 Entering the office of William H. Bow- man, uncter his direction Mr. Kinney pur- sued his reading- and was afterward grad- uated in the Albany Law School. He thus entered upon practice in 1881 with good equipment. Noi dreary novitiate awaited him. Almost from the beginning he en- joyed a lucrative practice which has contin- ually grown, involving connection with some of the most celel>rated litigation tried in the cO'Urts O'f his district. His ability won pub- lic recognition, when in January, 1890, he was appointed by Governor Hill tO' the of- fice of special county judge, and for four years he filled the position in a manner which fully sustained the dignity of the law. His decisions were characterized as models of judicial soundness.. His comprehensive knowledge of the science oif jurisprudence he applied with correctness and accuracy tO' the points in litigation, and moreover he hasi the faculty oif piutting aside all personal feeling, prejudice or bias and giving his undivided attention to cHscussions. His course on the bench \\''on the uniform commendation of the bar, and he retired from office with honor in the fall of 1895. In the years 1898 and 1899 he was corporation counsel for the city of Rochester. He has conducted much im- portant litigation both for the city and in the line of 'his private practice. He is counsel for several loan associations, and is a direc- tor and attorney for the Genesee & Owens Railroad Company; also the Lyons Sodon Bay Railroad. His practice is extensive and of an important character, and he is re- markable among lawyers for the wide re- search and provident care with which he prepares his cases. In 1883 was celebrated the marriage of R'lr. Kinney and Miss Elizabeth Hanlon, a cfeughter of Edward Hanlon, of Albany, New York, and in Rochester, where their entire married hfe has been passed, they have a large circle of friends, which is constantly increasing as their acquaintance broadens. JOHN ZOLLMAN. AIRPORT is largely indebted to John Zollman for the active part he has taken in promoting her com- mercial interests and for the effi- cient service he has rendered her in public office. He is now serving for the second term as mayor, and his administration has been business-like and practical, yet progressive. Mr. Zollman is a native of Germany, his birth hav- ing occurred in Nassau, on the 24th of June, 1846, his parents being William and Elizabeth (L(Jtz) Zollman, who were also born in the same land. In the year 1852 the parents sailed with their family for the new world, taking passage at Bremen on a westward bound sailing vessel, which after a pleasant voyage of thirty days reached the 456 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. harbor of New York. Mrs. ZoUman had a brother living in Allegany county, New York, and accordingly they made their way to that place. Mr. Zollman had only twen- ty-five dollars when he reached his destina- tion and eighteen dollars O'f that amount he spent for a cow. He had, howe\-er, a thor- ough knowledge of the cabinet-making trade, being an expert workman in that line. Happening to go into a cabinet-making shop he casually picked up a plane and began work. His movements attracted the atten- tion of a workman there, who recognized the fact that Mr. Zollman showed much skill in handling the tool and, introducing him to the employer, arrangements were made for Mr. Zollman to begin work. For a number of years he followed that pursuit with good success, and then with capital he had acquired through his industry and econ- omy, he purchased land and began farming. He carried oai agricultural pursuits from that time until his death, and he also ac- cumulated considerable property. He passed away in March, 1898, at the age of seventy- nine years, and was buried in Pittsford, New York, while his wife died in November, 1889, at the age of seventy-one years. They were both consistent and faithful members of the Lutheran church and Mr. Zollman was a Republican in his political affiliations. In their family were four children, but only two are now living. John Zollman, whose name introduces tliis record, pursued his early education in tlie schools of .Vllegany county between the ages of six and ten years, and later he attended for three terms, but though his school privileges were somewhat meager. reading and experience in later life have made him a well informed man. In his youth he assisted in the work of the home farm, remaining with bis father until twen- ty-seven years of age when he began farm- ing on his own account. The first year he operated land on the shares and the second year he bought a tract of land oi seventy-six and a half acres, which was all well-im- proved land. To' its further develo-pment and cultivation he devoted his energies until 1890, when he came to Fairport. He still owns his farm, hov\-ever, and the rental therefrom adds materially to his income. On taking up' his abode in the village he en- gaged in selling farm implements and fer- tilizers for three years and then went intO' the feed business, establishing a store and conducting a feed mill, which is ecjuipped with all the latest improved machinery for grinding the feed, which is largely sold to the local trade. He has secured a liberal patronage and his trade is now large and profitable. His advancement in business life has come as the result of his capability, his enterprise and strong determination and his success is well merited. On the 6th of December, 1870, Mr. Zoll- man was united in marriage tO' Miss Amelia Westerman, a daughter of Jacob Wester- man, and a native o-f the Empire state. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Zollman have been born three children : Bertha May, the wife of Ben- jamit: F. Colles, a resident of Fairport; Ellen Amelia and Alice May, who are still with their parents. Mr. Zollman belongs to the Lutheran church, while his wife holds membership with the Reformed Evangeli- cal church. They have a pleasant home in THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 457 Fairport and its hospitality and good cheer render it very attractive to their many friends. In addition to this and to liis farm our subject is part owner of the building in which he is carrying on business. In his political views he is a stalwart Republican and although residing in a Democratic dis- trict he was elected in March, 1900, to the office of mayor and on the completion of the term was re-elected — a fact which indicates his personal popularity, his fidelity in office and the confidence reposed in him by his Democratic fellow townsmen as well as by those of his own political belief. He was again elected to the same office in March, 1902, it being the first time in the history of the corporation that any one has been called upon to serve three successive terms as mayor of the city. Socially Mr. Zoflman is connected with the Masonic fraternity, in which he is past master ; the Ancient Order of United Work- men, in which he is past master; and the Grange, in which he has filled all the offices. The local political offices he has held include those of city assessor, village assessor and member of the school board. In social, po- litical and business circles he occupies an enviable position. His worth is widely acknowledged by all and Fairport classes him among her leading and representative men. THOMAS A. KILLIP, M. D. MONG those who' devote their time and energies to- the prac- tice of medicine and have gained a leading place in the ranks of the profession is Dr. Killip, the present cor- oner of Monroe county. He was born in Avon, Livingston county, New York, July 5, 1871, and is a son of John and Maria (Kil- lip) Killip, who' were natives of the Isle of Mann. Although of the same name they were not related prior to their marriage. When about twenty years of age the father came to America and located in Rochester, New York. He had previously learned the shoemaker's trade in the days of hand work. and here he worked as a journeyman for Sage & Pencost, early shoe manufacturers of this place. After several years spent in their employ he removed to Avon, where he engaged in business on his own account until 1872, when he returned to- Rochester. Here he continued in the manufacture of sho'es until his death, which occurred in 1879 when he was fifty-six years of age. His wife is still a resident of Rochester. They had a large family, of whom four died in infancy, the others being John, who died at the age of thirty-eight years; William, a millwright of Rochester; George W., a conductor on the New York Central 458 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Railroad and a resident of Rochester; Cath- erine and Eliza, both dressmakers of Roch- ester ; EHzabeth, wife of F. Doehler ; LiUian P., a resident of Rochester; Maggie, de- ceased wife of A. Schirick ; and Thomas A., of this review. Dr. KilHp began his education in the pubhc schools of Rochester and was gradu- ated from the high school in 1890. Not be- ing satisfied with the education already ac- quired and desiring tO' enter a professional career, he began work with this end in view as a clerk in a clothing store, and in that way earned the money with which to meet his expenses. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. W. T. Wallace, and later attended lectures at the Buffalo ^ledical Col- lege, where he was graduated in 1898. He also spent one year in the Erie County Hos- pital. On leaving the hospital he established an office in Rochester and has already suc- ceeded in building up a good practice which is constantly increasing. In February, 1899, the Doctor was appointed medical expert for the state board of health, and ser^^ed as such until November 20, 1900, when he resigned on being appointed coroner by Governor Roosevelt to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Wallace Sibley. He has since filled that position in a most creditable and satis- factory manner. His office is located at 462 Clinton avenue. Dr. Killip is a member of the Monroe County Medical Association, and is medical examiner for the Alodern Woodmen Camp to which he belongs. He is also a member of Yonnondio Lodge, No. 163, A. F. & A. M. ; Hamilton Chapter, No. 62, R. A. M. ; Monroe Commandery, No. 12, K. T. ; and Zayet Lodge, I. O. O. F. The Republican party has always found in him a stanch sup- porter of its principles, and since his return to Rochester he has taken quite an active and prominent part in politics. J. LEE JUDSON. HE people of Rochester are to be congratulated upon a character of such elevation and purity of pur- pose and such devotion to the high- est and best interests of the state as were exhibited in the private and public life of j. Lee Judson. No one wa^ ever more re- spected in the city and no one ever moire fully enjoyed the confidence of the people or better deserved such respect and confidence. Mr. Judson was born in Cincinnati, in 1846, and was a son of Junius Judson, who for many years was prominently connected with the manufacturing interests of the city. In the public and private schools the son pursued his education, and at an early age entered upon his business career under his father's directions and in connection with the extensive manufacturing interests which had been established by the father. When. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 4611 the Edison Electric Company was organized Mr. Judson became one of its board of di- rectors and soon afterward was chosen its president. Many and important industries profited by his efforts, his counsel and his advice. He was an important factor in the successful conduct of the Judson Governor Company, the Judson Pin Manufacturing Company and the Judson Power Company, of all of which he was the president. It is a noticeable fact that the many institutions with which he was connected were of such a character that they proved not only bene- ficial to the stockholders, but largely in- creased the commercial activity and conse- quent prosperity of the community. In banking and financial circles his name was a synonym for integrity and trustworthi- ness. He was the vice-president of the Fi- delity Trust Company, a trustee in the Se- curity Trust Company and in the Roches- ter Trust Company and one of the directors of the Gennan American Bank. His mas- tery of business principles was comprehen- sive; he seemed to^ recognize at a glance the opportunities that occasions afforded and was quick to utilize these and at all times his career was along the lines of the strict- est commercial ethics. A contemporary biographer has said of him: "Naturally endowed with the qualities of sterling and unswerving integrity, and hereditary busi- ness ability, he was early trained in the school which makes successful business men. Connected as he was from a very early period in life with his father's wide-spread- ing manufacturing interests, he became widely and favorably known in the field of large manufacturing endeavor. Thus, when later great financial, manufacturing and last but not least important fiduciary responsi- bilities devolved upon him they found him. fully ecjuipped. "While all of the interests with which, he became identified were of more than or- dinary importance, perhaps the greatest was the Rochester Gas & Electric Company, of which he had been president during the nine years of its existence. Having been largely instrumental in the formation of the Roches- ter Gas & Electric Company, he realized not only the desirability but the feasibility oi improving and utilizing the water power of tlie Genesee river, then in a period of decadence. He was convinced of twO'^ things: First that the energy involved iix the flow of the water of the river over the three falls within the city limits was sus- ceptible of a development second only to that of Niagara Falls; and second, that the flow of the river could be so conserved, reg- ulated and tempered by a series of low dams in the river from Rochester to a point be- yond the Pennsylvania line as to insure an abundant steady flow of water in what are known aS' the months of scarcity in the sum- mer season, and that to a degree commen- surate with the development at Rochester necessary for many years to come. "Acting upon his judgment, Mr. Judson began these operations on two separate and distinct lines. He gradually acquired for his company nearly ninety per cent, of the ancient and permanent water rights in the Genesee river within the city of Rochester^ and also acquired for his company dams and water powers in the Genesee river and its affluents, which gave that company control 462 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ■of eighty per cent, of the rights in the river and in tlie watershed north of Mount Mor- ris, inchiding the outlet of Silver lake. The story of these operations is familiar history tO' the reader. Having once determined xipon his policy in these matters, he w^ent steadily and confidently to his goal. So complete was the success attending these ef- forts that he announced with pride tO' a friend on the Tuesday evening previous toi his death that the success thus far of his plans in this regard had fulfilled entirely his expectations." On September 20, 1871, J. Lee Judson was united in marriage to Miss Mary Camp- bell M&ck, of Rochester, who sunaves him, together with their one son and four daugh- ters, namely : Junius R., Marie L., Grace A., Josephine L. and Marjorie E. Mr. Judson is also survived by his brother, Charles B. Judson, and his sisters, Mrs. George D. Hale and Mrs. Harry Langdon Brewster, all of Rochester. After the death of Mr. Judson, at a special meeting of the board of directors of the Rochester Gas & Electric Company, Charles B. Judson wias made first vice-president and Junius R. Judson, the son, was. elected to- fill the place in the board of directors caused by the death of his father. Mr. Judson was a man of great breadth ■of public spirit and was active in co-opera- tion with many movements for the general goo'd. He was a member of the board of trustees of the University of Rochester, and at the last annual meeting prior to his death was elected one of its vice-presidents. He was also a member and president of the board of trustees of the Second Baptist church, of which he had been for many years a consistent and earnest member. Besides being a man of strict integrity and thorough business methods, he had the courage of his convictions and neither fear or favor could swerve him from a course which he believed to be right. His naine was synonymous with honesty and his word was as good as any bond ever solemnized by signature or seal. His methods in every relation would bear the closest investigation. Any inter- ests committed tO' his care he regarded as a sacred trust which he would preserve at a sacrifice of his own affairs. J. Lee Judson stood between those who^ had committed their property interests to his care and men who would enter in and possess such prop- erty without just ecjuivalent as a rock of adamant. No' combinaition of capital, how- ever gigantic, could reach the smallest stock- holder in an unjust attack. He made the in- terest of that stockholder his own, and as a result of these methods, unswerving fidelity to trusts committed to his care, his calm confidence in his matured judgment, the in- terests which he had builded so successfully are left upon sure and stable fO'Undations. He passed away on the 5th of October, 1901, at the comparatively early age of fifty-five years, and as he was a man of domestic tastes his loss comes with greatest force to* his family. He counted no sacrifice or ef- fort too great that would enhance the hap- piness or promote the welfare of his wife and children, and he found his greatest en- joyment at his own fireside in the evening hours. He held friendship inviolable, and his friendship could be won by any person of honorable character. The poor and needy ■THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 463 Teceived his generous assistance, but he was "always most unostentatious in his giving, following the divine mandate not to let the left ha-nd know what the right hand doeth. Christian principles prompted his every act, and his religion was not a matter of Sunday worship but a guide of life. His blameless and honorable career reflected credit not only upon the city and state, but upon the whole country, for he stood as the hig'hest type of American manhood. His stern integrity and honesty of principle led him to despise all unworthy or questionable means to secure success in any undertaking or for any purpose or to promote his own advancement in any direction. Not even the tongue of calumny ever uttered a word tO' the contrary nor did the malevolence of detraction ever dare to assail him. "His life was noble, and the elements So mixed in him that Nature might stand up, And say tOi all the world this was a man." JOHN KELLY. OR a quarter of a century John Kelly was one of the important factors in the business circles of Rochester and his life was an exemplification of the term "the dignity of labor." The possibilities that America offers tO' her citizens he utilized, and though he be- gan life in limited circumstances he steadily and perseveringly worked his way upward, leaving the ranks of the many to stanfi among the successful few. Mr. Kelly was born in Ireland, in 1837, and at an early age came to this country. After completing his education he began his business career at Horseheads, New York, where he served an apprenticeship in the shoe-manufacturing business. He then went to OwegO', New York, and opened a retail shoe store in partnership with a Mr. Wall under the firm name of Wall & Kelly. After spending some years in that city, he removed tO' Auburn, this state, where he established a shoe factory and successfully carried it on until his plant was destroyed by fire, when Mr. Kelly came to Rochester and founded the extensive shoe factory, of which he was the proprietor up to the time o-f his death. His first place of business was on AVater street, but he subsequently removed to Mum- ford street, where he had a large factory, giving employment to many workmen. Mr. Kelly was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary A. Welch of Palmy- ra, New York, who died in 1886. By that union were born five children, who still sur- vive him, namely: Katherine, the only daughter; Frank X., J. Raymond, Arthur and Harry, all of Rochester. On the 30th 464 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of May, 1890, Mr. Kelly was united in mar- riage with Aliss Josephine Dacy of Syra- cuse. Her parents, John B. and Julia (Al- len) Dacy, were Pennsylvanians by birth and are both now deceased. Her father was an extensive lumber dealer and well-to-do. Mr. Kelly died November 9, 1898, at the age of sixty-one years. Few men in the community had more sincere friends, and his death was not only mourned by his immedi- ate family but by hundreds of others as well. He was a consistent and prominent member of St. Bridget's Catholic church, in the work of which he took an active interest, and was also a member of the Catholic Mutual Bene- fit Association. He was prominently identi- fied with all progressive and beneficent movements in the parish and contributed generously to charity. As a citizen of the community in which he sO' long lived and was so active, he was highly respected, and in commercial circles was recognized as an honorable, upright, business man. His do- mestic relations were most happy for he was dqeply attached to his home, family and friends, preferring the quiet of social life among them to the excitement and turmoil of public life. ROBERT C. BROWN. HERE is always room at the top, is a well known adage among business men, and it should serve as a spur to ambition. Though the avenues of business may be crowded at the outset, so few, comparatively, attain success, so many fall or falter by the wayside, that when one has proceeded a considerable distance he finds that competitors are few and that fur- ther advancement is easy. Such was the history of the career of Robert C. Brown. Possessing no pecuniary advantages at the beginning of his career, by determined pur- pose and honorable methods he steadily pro- ceeded, brooking noi obstacles that could lie overcome by resolution and energy until at length he stood among the successful few, commanding an excellent patronage, receiv- ing therefrom a gratifying income, and above all, having the respect and confidence which comes to one who has always borne an unassailable reputation in business. His life record may serve as an example well worthy of emulation and as an inspiration to the young. Robert C. Brown was one of four chil- dren born unto John S. and Esther (Cowles) Brown, the place of his birth being Roches- ter, while his natal day was March 19, 1864. In public school No. 1 5 he pursued his edu- cation and at the age of twenty years he en- tered the nursery business in connection with his brother, forming the well known firm of Broiwn Brothers. The enterprise had a small beginning, but under careful management it grew and expanded until at THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 46 s the time of the death of our subject it had reached very extensive proportions. An- nually their trade increased. They made a careful and systematic study of the best methods of handling and growing nursery goods, and the excellence of the stock which they shipped brought to the firm' a constantly growing business. For some time Mr. Brown of this review resided in Torontoi looking after the Canadian interests of the firm, and also spent three years in Chicago and one year in Portland, Oregon, in charge of the western business. On January 23, 1895, was celebrated his marriage to Helen May French, a daughter of Mrs. L. H. French, of Plymouth avenue. They had one daughter, Mildred H., who' with her mother resides in an elegant resi- dence at No. 407 Oxford street, which the loving care of husband and father provided foir them. Mr. Brown was very prominent in the Monroe Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, and was a most liberal contributor to-ward the erection of the new house of worship in 1892. His spirit was one of kindliness and helpfulness and he freely con- tributed of his means to church and char- itable work. His business career was one characterized by the most absolute fidelity to the ethics of commercial life, and his suc- cess is another proof of the old time-tried maxim that "honesty is the best policy." He passed away February 27, 1900, and the business world lost one whom it had grown to trust, his church one of its most loyal helpers and the intimate circle of his ac- quaintances one who held friendship invio- lable and his home ties as a sacred trust. HENRY P. NEUN. N this enlightened age of the world the men of influence in any com- munity are its enterprising, pro- gressive representatives of commer- cial interests, and to this class Henry P. Neun assuredly belongs. He is prominently identified with a number of the most import- ant industries of Rochester and occupies an enviable position in business circles. Mr. Neun was born in Rochester, May 30, 1869, a son of John and Dora (Schu- bert) Neun, who were natives of Bavaria, Germany, and on coming to America in 1854 he located in the town of Rochester. Being in limited circumstances the father began life in the United States as a wood-chopper and followed that occupation for one year. He was then employed in making brick fo-r some time, and later en- gaged in the manufacture of patent medi- cines as a chemist for ten years. At the end of that period he accepted a position as fore- man in a perfume manufactory, with which he was connected for thirteen years, and then embarked in the manufacture of paper boxes on a small scale, under the name of 466 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. John Neun. He was alone in business until 1889, when he admitted our subject to part- nership, and business was then conducted under the firm style of John Neun & Son, until 1894 when our subject purchased his father's interest and has since been sole owner. Under the able management of both father and son this enterprise has stead- ily grown until it is now one of the most important industries of the city, and employ- ment is furnished to about two hundred and twenty-five persons. Here are manufactured all kinds of paper boxes for jewelry, silver- ware, perfumes and confectionery, and the product of the factory finds a ready market in all parts of the United States. The plant is located at 1 31-139 North Water street, is a four-story building with a basement and containing thirty-six thousand scjuare feet of floor space. John Neun, the founder of this enterprise, has now attained the age of seventy-two years, and is living in ease and quiet, enjoying the fruits of former toil. His wife is now seventy-one years of age, and both are highly respected and esteemed by all who know them. He is a Democrat in politics and a prominent member of Ger- mania Lodge, A. F & A. M., of which he is a past master, also belonging to Hamilton Chapter, R. A. M. Henry P. Neun, of this review, has not confined his attention wholly to the paper box industry, but has become identified with a number of other business enterprises, and is now president of the Rochester Marsh- mallow Company, where one hundred and thirty hands are employed, while four com- mercial travelers represent the company on the road. Here are manufactured choco- lates, marshmallows, gum and jellies, and the business annually amounts to' one hun- dred and twenty-five thousand dollars. The company was organized in 1897 and incor- porated the following year. Their products are sold all over the eastern, middle and southern states. Mr. Neun is now at the head of the Mil- ton H. Smith Company, manufacturers of society cards, embossed work, gold leaf and stamping, which business was originally founded by Mr. Smith and on his death was purchased by our subject. He is a partner in what is known as the Niagara Box Board & Pulp Company, at Niagara Falls, engaged in the manufacture of high grade folding box boards, white lined, and newspaper pulp. This concern has from thirty to forty em- ployes and is doing a large and profitable business. Mr. Neun is also interested in the Seamless Hosiery Company, formerly of Rochester, but now doing business in El- mira and Hoosick Falls, New York, where work is furnished to from three to four hun- dred operatives. He is one of Rochester's most wide-awake and energetic business men, whose success is due entirely to his own well directed efforts. In 1891 Mr. Neun married Miss Grace Levis, a daughter of George Levis, and to them were born four children, namely : Dora, Elsie. Eva and John. Politically he is a Democrat, and was the candidate of his party for alderman from his ward in 1899, but was defeated. He is a Knight Templar, belonging to Yonnondio Lodge, A. F. & A. M. : Hamilton Chapter, R. A. M. ; and Mon- roe Commandery, and is standard bearer of the commandery and also member of Da- THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 467 mascus Temple, Mystic Shrine. Mr. Neun dustry and sound judgment he has won a is a member of the Rochester chamber of merited success in all his undertakings, and commerce and is one of the most prominent is in all respects worthy the high regard in business men of the city. By untiring in- which he is held by his fellow men. T. L. HULBURT. L. HULBURT, who is engaged in the practice of law in Eairport, and has a large clientage attesting his ability in the line of his chosen profession, was born in Pittsford. New York, July 21, 1839, and represents an old New England family. His paternal grand- father was a native of Vermont but Lewis B. Hulburt, the father of our subject, was a native of this county, where for many years he made his home, devoting his time and at- tention to farming. He married Roxanna Roberts, a native of Allegany county, New York, and they became the parents of six children, of whom fotir are yet living, name- ly : T. L., of this review; Charles, a lawyer of Wolcottville, Lagrange county, Indiana ; Rienzi, a laborer, residing in Fairport ; and Mrs. Amy Brooks, who resides in Fairport and has four children, one of whom is em- ployed in the postoffice here. George Hul- burt, who was the third member of the fam- ily, was a telegraph operator and train dis- patcher, and died in Nashville, Tennessee, while Mrs. Lillia Tobin, the fifth member of the family, died leaving four children. The father, Lewis B. Hulburt, has also passed away, having died at the age of eighty-two years, his remains being interred in the Fair- port cemetery. Mrs. Hulburt still survived her husband and on the last anniversary of her birth — the eighty-second^ — held a re- ception at which three generations of the family were represented. In the public schools T. L. Hulburt be- gan his education which was continued in Macedon Academy, Entering upon the pro- fession of teaching he was employed in that capacity in Bloomfield, Ontario county. New York, and from there went to Lagrange Academy in Lagrange county, Indiana, where for four years he acceptably filled the position of professor of mathematics. In the meantime he took up the study of law and was aclimitted to the l)ar in Lagrange county. On leaving the west he became a student in the Albany Law School, at Al- bany, New York, and after completing the regular course in that institution \-\as ad- mitted to the bar of this state in 1862. He then returned to Indiana and entered into partnership with James I. Best, of Water- loo, DeKalb county, a connection that was maintained for a year, when Mr. Hulbert once more took up his abode in the Empite state, locating in Fairport, where he has .468 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. since practiced, his work connecting liim vvitli some of the most important litigated interests tried in the courts of the district. He engages in general practice and is well versed in the various branches of jurispru- • dence. Mr. Hulburt was first married to Phoebe A. Hoag, of Macedon, Wayne county, New York, a native of this state and a daughter of Smith Hoag, a commercial agent. Five children were born unto thein : Alton J. whoi is married and for thirteen years has been in the service of the New York Cen- tral & Hudson River Railroad Company ; T. L., at home; Leslie J., a practicing lawyer; Myrtle, \\ho is married and lives in Roches- ter; Flora R., who is married and lives in Monroe county. After the death of his first wife Mr. Hulburt wedded Eliza Richmond, of Macedon, New York.' In 1890 he mar- ried Mrs. Adele L. Marsh, pf Pittsford. Socially he is identified with the Masonic fraternity, holding membership in both the blue lodge and chapter. In his political views he is a stalwart Republican and for the past thirty-five years has been a delegate to every county and district convention of his party, while to a number of state conventions he has also been sent, but while he keeps well informed on the issues of the day and does all in his power to promote the growth and insure the success of his party he has never sought or desired the honors and emolu- ments of office, preferring tto give his en- tire attention to his law practice which Is continually increasing both in volume and importance. GEORGE C. LATTA. EORGE C. LATTA was one of the most prominent men in Qiarlotte at an early day and took a very important part in its early develop^ ment and improvement. He was born in the latter part of the eighteenth century, his natal day being April 10, 1795, while his birthplace was the town of Seneca, Ontario county, New York. His father, James Latta, was married in New Windsor, this state, to Miss Sarah Jackson, a native of Ire- land. They became the parents of nine chil- -dren : Agnes, who was born at Walkill, New York, January 9, 1774; Samuel, born April 14, 1776; James, born December 3, 1778; Wihiam, born February 12, 1781, at New Windsor; Mary, born April 28, 1783; John, bom July 15, 1786; Elizabeth, born February 12, 1789; William, born at Can- andaigua, New York, August 28, 1793; and George C, of this review. The father of this family died at Lewiston, New. York, November 13, 1818, at the age of seventy years, while his wife passed away at Geneva, New York, July 3, 1807, at the age of fifty- three. He was a farmer by occupation and THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 469 in following that pursuit provided for his family. Mr. Latta, whose name introduces this review, came to Monroe county, in 1812. His educational advantages were somewhat limited and he was what the world calls a ^elf-made man, foT it was by his own un- aided eti'orts that he gained an enviable po- sition in the business world. Upon his ar- rival here he secured a position as salesman in the store of James K. Guernsey and con- tinued with him until the spring of 1831, with the exception of the time which he spent in the war of 181 2. Wages were small at that time and during the first four years of his connection with the store Mr. Latta received for his services fifty dollars per year and his board, while between 1816 and 1 82 1 he was given only a diamond pin worth one hundred dollars. When the sec- ond war with England was inaugurated the store was removed to Victor Landing, On- tario county. New York, and there the busi- ness was conducted for a year. Mr. Latta then went tO' Geneva, New York, and was ■employed in one of the Guernsey stores until 1815. A short time afterward he returned lo the mouth of the Genesee river, where the firm of Guernsey & Bushnell carried on a mercantile enterprise. There he remained until the spring of 1821. In the meantime Mr. Latta became some- what familiar with the fortunes of war. On the 14th of December, 1814, news reached "the settlement in which he was located that the British troops had crossed the Niagara river and had advanced into the country as far as Eighteen Mile Creek. Mr. Latta was Ihen nineteen years of age. Providing him- 25 self with a week's provisions in his knapsack and with his rifle over his shoulder he started on foot and alone for the ridge road, which had been opened only a short time before. He arrived at Parma Corners the next mom- mg where he met the company of militia that was going to advance against the en- emy. They proceeded upon their way and finally arrived at their destination, stopping about eight miles from Fort Niagara, there being about three hundred men in all. At the termination of a short service Mr. Latta returned to Charlotte and for a number of years was identified with general merchan- dising here. He became a leading and en- terprising business man and no resident of the community was more actively associated with mercantile interests and with the devel- opment of Charlotte than George C. Latta. He was a man of more than ordinary force of character, was diligent and determined and success crowned his efforts in all his undertakings. On the 19th of November, 1839, Mr. Latta was united in marriage to Miss Fran- ces Mann, a daughter of James Mann, a na- tive of Buckinghamshire, England. Unto them have been born nine children, of whom five are now living: Mrs. Benjamin S. Abrams, a resident of Charlotte; Agnes B., also living in Charlotte; Mortimer D., of Charlotte; Mrs. Frances J. Mulligan, of Al- bany ; and M. H., of Michigan. In his early life Mr. Latta was a supporter of the Demo- cratic party and later he becaine a Republi- can, warmly endorsing the principles o-f the party. He enjoyed the confidence and re- spect of his fellow men to an unusual de- gree and well merited their high re- 470 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. gard. What he did for Charlotte in an early day has become a matter of his- tory, and his worth was widely acknowl- edged. He died November 26, 1871, and his remains were interred in the ceme- tery of Charlotte, many friends mourning his loss. Mrs. Latta still survives her hus- band and at the age of eighty-seven still re- tains full possession of all her mental facul- ties. She can relate many interesting inci- dents concerning early days when Monroe county was a veritable wilderness, and is a most pleasing and companionable lady. MERRITT M. FRANCIS. N public office Professor Merritt M. Francis has displayed marked loy- alty and capability and in educa- tional circles of Monroe county he is also widely known, for through many years he engaged in teaching school in this part of the state. He now resides in Honeoye Falls and is serving as police jus- tice and as justice of the peace in the town- ship of Mendon. Mr. Francis is a native of Ohio, his birth having occurred on Mad river that State, May 16, 1846, his parents being Joseph and Mary (Nichols) Fran- cis. During his early infancy they removed to Michigan, living in Van Buren and Kala- mazoo counties. In that state the mother died in 1845, '^"^^ the father survived only until the following year. Thus Professor Merritt was early left an orphan. He pursued his early education in the public schools of the Wolverine state and later continued his studies in Brock- port, New York, where he had an older sister living. With her he made his home and spent two years as a student in the Brockport Normal School. He is a gen- tleman of naturally strong mentality, and having had good educational privileges he was well fitted for the teacher's profession when his student life was ended. Taking up educational work he was principal of the schools of Charlotte for several years and in 1878 he accepted a similar position in Honeoye Falls, where he remained in charge of the educational development for seven years. It was a period of marked progress in the school. He introduced practical modern methods and succeeded in raising the standard of the schools, render- ing their work more efficient and thus better preparing the children for the duties oi life that come when school-books are laid aside. He was an excellent disciplinarian and at the same time commanded the respect and loyalty of the pupils. He had the ability to impart clearly and concisely tO' others the knowledge he had acquired and was thus a most capable educator. He also' taught in other places in the state, including- Smithtown, Hemlock Lake and Clifton THE BIGGR-APfflCAL RECORD-. 47 r Spa, spending twoi years in each of those places. It was on the 28th oi November, 1871, that Professor Francis led to the marriage altar Miss Anna M. Howard, a daughter of Edwin R. and Caroline (Morse) How- ard. Four children have been born unto them': Caroline L., in 1872; E. Howard, who was born in 1875 and is station agent in Wadsworth, New York; Charlotte Ann, born in 1876; and Oliver M., born in Feb- ruary, 1882. The elder daughter is now the preceptress in the Phalensville Acad- emy, in Greene county. New York, while the younger daughter is now a student in the State Normal School, at Brockport, New York. In his religions faith Professor Fran- cis is a Baptist, holding membership with the church of the denomination in Honeoye Falls. -In politics he is an independent Re- publican, endorsing some of tlte-prineiples of the party, but not all, and therefore he does not feel himself bound by party ties. On the People's ticket he has several- times been elected to' the office of police justice, having served continuously in the position since 1896. He is alsoi filling the office of justice of the peace of the town of Men- don, having been elected tO' the office in 1898. Socially he is connected with the Ma- sonic fraternity, having joined the lodge in Churchburn in 1872. Social, political, in- tellectual, and moral interests- all receive their due attention from him and his i's a well rounded character and an evenly bal- anced mind that looks at life from a prac- tical standpO'int and is guided by a strict adherency to broad and humanitarian prin- ciples. JOSEPH S. VICK. LTHOUGH much has been said concerning corrupt methods in politics and that government af- fairs are handled by unprincipled men, this statement is continually being dis- proved by the life records o-f such citizens as Joseph S. Vick. The public is a discrimin- ating factor, and while unworthy men may sometimes gain office their acts must stand the test of public research, and they are un- worthy such facts will soon come to light, and when advancement depends upon public approval and support it is an indication of capable and faithful service that one is long continued in office. Eighteen years have passed since Joseph S. Vick became con- nected with the mail service of Rochester. Gradually he won promotion, and to-day he occupies the responsible position of super- intendent of the city delivery, having super- vision over ninety-eighf carriers. Mr. Vick is numbered among Rochester's- 472 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. native sons, his birth having occurred in this city on the 15th of December, 1855, his par- ents being Charles J. and Margaret (Steele) Vick. His father was born at Ventnor, in the Isle of Wight, July 29, 1826, and was a son of Joseph and May (Young) Vick. The grandmother died before the family left England, and in 1842, Joseph Vick, the grandfather of our subject, sailed for the new world, taking up his abode in the city of Rochester, New York. He was a first- class baker and established a domestic bak- ery in this city, carrying on a successful business for a number of years. On dis- posing of this enterprise he acted as book- keeper in the miU of Mr. Hill on the race- way for a time and afterward went to Orilla, Canada, where he built a large flouring mill, which is still operated by his grandsons. He died in Orilla at the age of seventy-five years. His children were William; George; Mary J. ; Herbert ; Sarah ; Joseph ; Charles J. ; and of this number Joseph died in in- iancy. In early life Charles J. Vick, the father ,of our subject, learned the shoemaker's trade, mastering that business at the time when all shoes were cut and made by hand. After coming to Rochester he worked for his uncle, James Vick, and later was in the employ of Orrin Sage, while subsequently he was employed by the firm of Pancost, Sage & Morse, manufacturer^ of boots and shoes. Since 1880, however, he has lived a retired life and now makes his home with his daughter in Colorado Springs. In relig- ious faith he is an Episcopalian, and in poli- tics is a Republican. Socially he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His first wife, who was the mother of our subject, died when about thhty-four years of age. She was a native of Bushmills, Coun- ty Antrim, Ireland, and a daughter of Mathew Steele. Her children were Joseph S. ; Mary J., wife of G. R. Johnson, of Colorado Springs; Charles S., a resident of Rochester; Henry M., who died at the age of seventeen years; and one son who died in infancy. For his second wife the father \\-edded Mary Campbell, by whom he had two sons, William J. and Herbert J., and also a daughter whO' died in infancy. Mr. Vick, whose name introduces this sketch, was reared and educated in Roches- ter, and at the age of fifteen years began his business career with James Vick. Sub- sequently he learned the trade of boot and shoe cutting with the firm of Pancost, Sage & Morse, with whom he remained until 1884, when he became connected with the mail service of Rochester. In that year he was appointed a carrier under Daniel T. Hunt, who was postmaster of the city. In 1886 he was promoted tO' the position of assistant superintendent of carriers, arid in 1888 was appointed superintendent of the city delivery, which position he still holds. He faithfully performs the responsible du- ties of this office. He now has under his supervision ninety-eight carriers, the num- ber having almost doubled in the past four- teen years. There are also twenty-four substitutes and twenty-five clerks. He has so systematized his work that mails are de- livered with great promptness, securing the maxim of result with the minimum of ef- fort. He has proved a most competent and trustworthy official and over the record of THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 473 his public career there falls no shadow of wrong or suspicion of evil. In 1878 Mr. Vick was united in mar- riage to Miss Mary E. Love, a daughter of John Lo've, of Rochester, and to them were bom four children: Jessie, who was grad- uated at the Rochester Academy and is now engaged in teaching school ; M. Bertha, also a graduate of the same academy; Joseph S., Jr., at home; and Werner, who died in infancy. Fraternally Mr. Vick is a member and past grand of ToroiitO' Lodge, No. 8, I. O. O. F. ; and is a member oi blue lodge, chap- ter and council of the Masonic order, be- ing trustee oi Genesee Falls Lodge, No. 507, A. F. & A. M. He is also a charter member of the Masonic Club and is one of the representatives of the Genesee Falls Lodge in the governing board of the Ma- sonic Temple Association. He is also a charter member of Jefferson Tent, K. O. T. M., and in religious faith is an Episco- palian. His work in the public service has been of a very valuable character and in all life's relations he is honored and respected by reason of his upright manhood and ster- ling integrity. MOSES BELLINGER. ilOSES BELLINGER, a prac- tical and enterprising agricult- urist of the town of Mendon, owns and operates one hundred and fourteen acres of land, constituting one of the valuable and highly improved farms of the locality. He also has another farm of ninety-seven acres mostly under cultiva- tion, in the town of East Bloomfield, and is successfully engaged in general farm- ing and stock raising, tO' which occupations he has given his attention since reaching manhood. A native of New York, Mr. Bellinger was born in Herkimer county, April 5, 1857, a son of Christopher and Christina (Walrath) Bellinger. His paternal grand- /ather, John A. Bellinger, was born in Ger- many, and on his emigration tO' America settled in Herkimer county. New York. On the maternal side he is alsoi of German ancestry, the first of the Walrath family to come toi the United States being his great- grandfather, who founded the city of Lan- caster, Pennsylvania. For many years his grandfather, Moses Walrath, made his home in Herkimer coimty, New York. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. Moses Bellinger began his education in the schools Oif his native town, and at the age of nine years removed with the family to East Bloomfield, Monroe county, where he attended both the public schools and an academy. On the completion of his educa-^ 474 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. tion he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits and for about a year operated a part of his father's farm. Later he pur- chased his present farm in Mendon, and has since devoted his time and energies to its cultivation and improvement. On the 22nd of December, 1880, Mr. Bellinger led to the marriage altar Miss Alice A. Cummings, who was born August 18, 1858, a daughter of Oscar G. and Alice A. (Beach) Cummings, and a granddaugh- ter of Thomas and Lorinda (Gooding) "Cummings, pioneers of North Bloomfield, this county. His ancestors were originally from Scotland, and came to Xe\v York from Massachusetts, where the family was established in colonial days. It had repre- sentatives in both the Revolutionary war and the war of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Bel- linger have two children': Ralph H., born March 18, 1882: and Christopher G., born December ij, 1890. The family attend the Universalist church and are people of prominence in the community where they reside. Politically Mr. Belhnger is identi- fied with the Democratic party. CHARLES G. SCHOEN. HE success which is founded upon untiring industry and careful man- agement has come to Charles G. Schoen, who in many lines of busi- ness activity is reaping the reward of well directed and honorable effort. He is one of the most progressive and enterprising men of Pittsford, and by promoting com- mercial activity he is also contributing to the general prosperity as well as to indi- vidual success. Mr. Schoen was born in Pittsford, Feb- ruary 5, 1864, a son of John M. Schoen. His father, a farmer by occupation, was born in Germany in 1824 and died in Mon- roe county. New York, in 1894. He was educated in his native land and when thirty years of age came to America, locating in tile town of Henrietta, this county, where he followed farming for some time. In 1863 he came to the town of Pittsford, where he purchased and improved a tract of land, making it an excellent farming property. He married Katherine Herman, who was also- bom, reared and educated in Germany, whence she came to Monroe county and here gave her hand in marriage to John M. Schoen. She still survives her husband and is yet living on the home farm in the town of Pittsford. Like him she holds membership in the German Lutheran church. They became the parents of ten children : Addie, the wife of Albert Zor- now, of Henrietta ; Lena, the wife of Charles Tyte, who is lix'ing in Auburn; John, a partner of our subject, who is the next of the family; George, a resident farmer of the town of Pittsford; Julia, the THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 475 wife of Charles Siegel, of the town of Pittsford ; EHzabeth, the wife of Fred Zor- now, who is Hving- in the village; Amelia, who is Hving with her mother; Emma, the wife of William Miller, of Pittsford; and William, who operates the old home farm. The children all received good educational privileg^es, attending school in Pittsford. Like the others, Charles G. Schoen was a student in the public school there until about eig'hteen years of age and in the sum- mer he worked on the farm, assisting his father in the cultivation of the iields. He continued on the old honiestead until 1886, when he took up his abode in Pittsford and engaged in the coal and produce business in compauy with his brother, purchasing the business of Hiram H. Crump. They have been very successful in the conduct of the enterprise, their sales continually in- creasing and therefore annually enlarging their income. Their business methods, straightforward and commendable, will bear the closest inspection, and the name of Schoen is a synonym for business integrity in commercial circles of Pittsford. The firm ships about two thousand carloads of produce each year, also' about three hun- dred to-ns of coal are annually sold by them. They are also owners of a boat and have an interest in a large dry house and pickle factory. Their business has increased many fold since they first began operations and their sales bring tO' them a good financial return. They have a threshing outfit and in addition to their other lines, they annual- ly sell many buggies, wagons and agricult- ural implements and threshing machines. They have on their pay rolls on an average of thirty names, representing a large vol- ume of business, and their enterprise, cap- able management and diligence have been the salient features in their splendid success. In 1 89 1 Mr. Schoen was married in Pittsford toi Miss Anna Smith, who was born in the town of Pittsford in 1870 and was educated in the public sc-iiools. She is a daughter of James Smith, a cobbler and proprietor of a feed store. Both Mr. and Mrs. Schoen hold membership in the Pres- byterian church, yet our subject is very liberal and has contributed to the support of all denominations. Socially he is identi- fied with the Knights of the Maccabees of Pittsford. Since attaining his majority he has been well known in Republican circles, stanchly advocating the principles of the party. For two' years he served as col- lector of the town and village, and in 1898 was elected supervisor. By the enactment O'f a new law his term was continued until the fall of 1901 and he was then re-elected by a large majority — a fact which is un- mistakable proof of his fidelity to duty. He has served as chairman of the penitentiary committee and as a member of several other committees. He is an earnest worker for the benefit of the people whom he repre- sents, and with patriotic loyalty labors for the general good. He hasi been a member of the school board and has served as vil- lage trustee, and over his official career there falls no shadow of wrong or sus- picion of evil. He owns a part of his fa- ther's farm besides his village property, and this, together with his business, is the vis- ible evidence of his well spent, active and useful career. 476 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. WILLIAM A. SOMBORGER. ILLIAM A. SOMBORGER, the well known train dispatcher for the New York Central & Hud- son River Railroad at Brig-hton, was born on the 8th of January, 1857, in Rochester, and throughout life has made his home in this county. His father, Ed- win Somborger, was born in Dutchess county. New York, in 1808, but was quite small when he came to< Monroe county with his family, who located on a farm in the town of Greece. He was the eldest of six children, all of whom are now deceased, the last to die being William Somborger, who passed away at Waverly, Iowa, at the age of eighty-four years. Our subject's father was reared in this county and educated in its public schools. For many years he was engaged in the wool and milling business in Rochester and was well known among the old business men of that city. He lived a retired life for several years prior to his death, but always enjoyed good health. By his first marriage he had two daughters, both of whom died unmarried. He was again married at Rochester to Miss Mary M. Dibble, whose fatlier was a soldier of the Revolutionary war. She was born in Westbrook, Connecticut, in 1821, and came to Rochester when a young lady, being en- gaged in teaching in the schools here at the time of their marriage. She died on Christ- mas day, 1881. Of the six children born of the second marriage one son and one daughter died in early childhood and the other died at the age of sixteen years. Those still living are : Edwin C, who was educated in the Rochester public schools, and the Annapolis Naval School, and is now engaged in business in Buffalo; Will- iam A., of this review ; and Henry K., who was educated in the public schools of Ro- chester, and is now in the employ of the Postal Telegraph Company, at Brooklyn. The father died at the home of our sub- ject in Brighton, December 25, 1883, just two years after the mother's death. Both were earnest and consistent members of the Presbyterian church and he was a Repub- lican in politics. The public schools of Rochester afford- ed our subject his educational privileges. He began his business career at Brockport in 1872, but at the end of a year returned to Rochester, and as messenger entered the office of which he now has charge, having steadily worked his way upward tO' his present responsible position — that of chief train dispatcher for Rochester. It was not long before he had thoroughly mastered the business of the office and since 1875 he has held his present position. At Lyons, New York, Mr. Somborger was married, October 26, 1881, to> !Miss Lucy A. Franklin, who was born in War- ners, Onondaga coimty, a daughter of Nor- man D. and Cornelia A. (Ransom) Frank- lin. Her father is now deceased, but her mother is still li\ing in Broome county. New York. She is a daughter of Jason Ransom, one of the pioneers of that coun- ty, who died in November, 1901, at the ad- vanced age of ninety-four years. Mrs. Som- borger was educated at the Lyons Academy, THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD 477 where she pursued a musical and normal course. Our subject and his wife have one daughter, Jessie Mae, born in 1882. She is a graduate of the Rochester Female Academy and has obtained a good musical education under private teachers. In 1883 Mr. Somborger was appointed agent for the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad at Brighton, and was as- sisted in the duties of the office by his wife, who has personally had charge of the same ever since and has been recognized as agent since 1886. This office has been under their supei-vision since it was first opened, and they have most capably and satisfactorily performed its manifold duties. They have a pleasant home and ten acres of land just at the edge of the village. Mr. Somborger is a member of the Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, of which he was the first president, and also belongs to Frank R. Lawrence Lodge, No. 597, A. F. & A. M. Both he and hisi wife attend the Presbyterian church, and are highly respected and esteemed by all who have the pleasure of their acquaint- ance. PROFESSOR W. T. CRAMER. ROFESSOR WILLIAM T. CRA- MER, who is now living a retired life in Rochester, New York, was born in Hamburg, Germany, on the 22nd of October, 1842, the only son of Christian J. and Dora (Eisenach) Cramer, who were also natives of Germany, the former born in Mecklenburg, Schwerin, in 181 5, the latter in Hamburg. They were united in marriage in 1840. The Professor received his early educa- tion in the private schools of his native city, and in 1857 entered into> mercantile busi- ness with his father, remaining with him until 1861, which year witnessed his emi- gration tO' the new world. The Civil war was then in progress, and in 1862 he mani- fested his love for his adopted country by enlisting as a private in a New York regi- ment, but was later promoted to' corporal. He participated in the battles of Baton Rouge and Fort Hudson, and in 1865 re- ceived an honorable discharge, as hostili- ties had ceased and his services were no longer needed. Locating in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mr. Cramer took up the profession of music^ having in early life studied music under the best talent of Europe, and to this art he de- voted his time and attention until his re- tirement from active life. In 1872 he re- moved to Elmira, New York, where he fol- lowed the profession and soon became a recognized leader in musical circles. For four years he was organist in the Congre- gational church of that city, and for nine 478 THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. years was organist and director of music in the First Presbyterian church. In 1888 he was offered and accepted the position of organist of the First Presbyterian church of Rochester and removed to this city, where he continued tO' serve in that capacity until 1895, when he gave up church music to take a well earned rest. As an instructor he was thoroughly proficient, and is a com- poser of far more than ordinary ability, hav- ing published both sacred and secular music •of high merit. Both he and his wife are members of the F'irst Presbyterian Church of this city and in politics he is a Republi- can. In 1876 Mr. Cramer married Miss Har- riet M. Smith, a native of Elmira, New York, and a daughter of David and Amanda Smith. Four children blessed this union, one son and three daughters, whO' in order of birth are as follows : Flor- ence M'ae, Marvin T., Marguerite C. and Ruth A. EDWARD MOTT MOORE, M. D.* s A>i 'S worth in the world is de- termined b)' his usefulness, — by what he has accomplished for his fellow men, and he is cer- tainly deserving of the greatest honor and regard whose efforts have been of the great- est benefit to his fellow men. Judged by this standard Dr. Edward Mott Moore may well be accounted one of the most dis- tinguished citizens of Rochester, for throughout his professional career, cover- ing many decades, his labors have ever been of a most helpful nature. Not alone as a practitioner of medicine and surgery did he become widely known, but also as a teacher, disseminating knowledge concerning his profession that has had an immeasurable effect in the world. His deep^ research and Investigation have rendered more effective the labors of the profession and his efforts have resulted in promoting the progress which has revolutionized the work of the physician and surgeon until his accomplish- ments partake of the nature of the marvel- ous. Certainly the life work of Dr. Moore has been of the greatest practical benefit and the world is better for his having lived. Although he is now eighty-seven years O'f age, he is yet connected with the affairs of moment to- the city of Rochester, where he has long made his home, although in re- cent years he has retired froiri' the active prosecution of his profession. He is the dean of the medical profession in western New York, known and honored not only in the Empire state but in many parts of the Union. The Doctor was born in Railway, New Jersey, July 15, 1814, his parents being Lindley Murray and Abbie (Mott) Moore. THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 479 On the paternal side he is of English line- age, his ancestors coming to this country Irom England at an early epoch in its his- try, a settlement being made by them in New Jersey. The Motts were of French descent and soon after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes representatives of the name crossed the Atlantic tO' the new world. Thus was founded the distinguished Mott family of New York and Long Island. Tliey were Quaker people, and as the sect is opposed to war the representatives of the name took no part in colonial battles or those of the Revolution. However, James Mott, the great-grandfather oi the Doctor, enjoyed the confidence of both the colonial and British armies and had passes from General Washington and from Lord Howe, granting him permission to pass through the lines. Samuel Moore, the paternal grandfather of the Doctor, was a loyalist and had to flee for his personal safety, but while he thus saved his life he lost much of his property. The maternal grandfather •was Adam Mott, a prominent resident of the Empire state and it was his daughter Abbie who became the wife of Lindley Murray Moore. The latter spent most O'f his childhood in Nova Scotia and New England; after completing his education he became a resi- dent of Rahway, New Jersey, and later of New York City, and later took up his abode at Flushing, Long Island. He was a man of scholarly attainments and devoted his life to educational work. He established a school of- his' own in Flushing and there remained until his removal to Westchester, New York, where his school was contin- ued, whence he came tO' Rochester in 1830. He secured a farm on the north of the city, known as Lake View, . and there he lived for five years, moving afterwards into the city, where he spent his remaining days, passing away in August, 1870, when he had reached the advanced age of eighty- three. His wife departed this life at the age of fifty-twO'. Dr. Moore was reared amid the refining influences of a good home and was pro^ vided with liberal educational privileges. For some time he was a student in schools conducted by his father and then entered the Renssalaer Scientific School, at Troy, the predecessor o^f the Troy Polytechnic School, in which institution he was a class- mate O'f Proifessor James Hall, the re- nowned geologist. Believing that the med- ical profession would prove a congenial field of labor, he began reading text books bear- ing upon that subject, and in 1835 entered the office oi Dr. Coleman, who directed his studies until the fall of that year, when he went to New York City and attended what was the only medical college in the city. The succeeding year he became a student in the University Medical School at Phila- delphia, and through the following year was interne in the Blockley Hospital. He was graduated in Philadelphia with the de- gree of Doctor of Medicine in the class of 1838, after which he received the appoint- ment as interne in the Frankfort Insane Asylum, spending a year and a half in that institution. Thus well equipped by a thorough col- lege training and by practical experience for the life work he bad chosen. Dr. Moore came 48o THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. to Rochester in 1840 and entered upon the practice of medicine and surgery. He soon won an enviable reputation, as his work in- dicated his mastery of the principles of medical science, and accordingly a large practice was given him. His fame extend- ing tO' other parts of the country, he was elected to fill the chair of surgery in the medical school in Woodstock, Vermont, where he remained for about eleven years, devoting about two> months each year to his lectures in that institution. In addi- tion to this work he also' occupied a sim- ilar chair in a medical school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and after resigning from those positions spent two terms as professor of surgery in the Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio'. Not desiring to move to that city, however, he severed his con- nection with the scliool and became the pro- fessor O'f surgery in the Buffalo^ ]\Iedical College, of Buffalo, New York, and was thus connected therewith for thirty years, being one of the oldest professors of that well-known school, which during his pro- fessorship grew from an insignificant be- ginning to its present large proportions and importance, being one of the well-known medical schools of the country. Dr. Moore, however, continued to make Rochester his home and his surgical skill made his practice largely of that nature. For a time he was physician and surgeon at St. Marys Hospital and then became surgeon only, acting in that capacity from the foundation of the institution. He is still an honorary member of the staff, but has taken no active part in the work for five or six years. He remained in active prac- tice until eighty-one years o^f age, when his health failed and he is now living retired. His rest is certainly well deserved. Through many years he has occupied a foremost position in the ranks of his chosen profession and his standing in the medical fraternity is indicated by the fact that he was chosen president of the Medical So^ ciety of the State of New York, also of the Medical Association of New York and was likewise the presiding officer of the Medical and Surgical Association of the United States and president of the Surgical Asso- ciation of the United States. The latter was indeed a great honor for the membership of that society is very exclusive, being lim- ited tO' one hundred men selected as the most prominent representatives of the pro- fession in the country. He was a delegate to the International Society when it met in Copenhagen and he also' spent some time in travel, gaining that broad knowledge and culture which only travel can bring. For some years Dr. Moore has been and is still the president of the board of trustees of the Reynolds Library. Rochester has ever found him' an advo- cate of every movement calculated to con- tribute to its welfare along all lines of prog- ress. He has been especially active and in- terested in the development of her parks and when the charter was granted, providing for the parks, he was made president oi the board of park commissioners and has since held that position. To him more than to any other man is the city indebted for its beau- tiful parks. From its organization he has THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 481 held membership in the Pundit Club, a well-known literary organization of the city. In 1847 Dr. Moore was, married tO' Miss Lucy Prescott, of Windsor, Vermont, a daughter of Samuel and Mary (Pettes) Prescott, both representatives of old New England families. To^ them were born eight children, of whom five sons', and a daughter reached mature years : Dr. E. M. Moore, a, prominent physician of Ro- chester ; Lindley Murray, of this city ; Sam- uel Prescott ; Richard Mott, also a physi- cian; Frederick Pettis; and Mary Pettis, who is at home. The Prescotts were of the same family to which belonged Colonel Prescott, of Bunker Hill fame, although he was not a direct ancestor of Mrs. Moore. The Doctor's earthly pilgrimage has al- ready covered eighty-seven years — years fraught with good deeds, with splendid re- sults. His strong mentality and scholarly attainments have made his work of great benefit to the world; his interest and devo- tion in Rochester have accrued to the im- provement of the city; and his kindly dis- position has spread around him much of the sunshine of life. As he nears the end of the journey — but may he be spared for many years tO' come — he is surrounded by the veneration, respect and reverence of those among whom he has lived and labored through more than six decades. * Since the above biographical sketch was compiled Dr. Moore has passed away, and no citizen of Rochester was ever more deeply mourned.