Abbott, Aaron B., a native of Smithville, Chenango County, ‘N. Y., was born September 4, 1818, was educated in the public schools, and in early life was a farmer. He became a contractor and builder,and later a conductor and foreman for the New York, Lake Erie, and Western Railroad Company, serving that corporation for seventeen years. He came to Elmira in 1850. January 7, 1844, Mr. Abbot married Ann Bliss. Daughter of Caleb P. Thurber, of Oxford, Chenango County. N. Y. they have one daughter, Mary, who married John H. Holmes, of Cazenovia, Madison County, N. Y. Mr. Holmes came to Elmira in 1881 and entered into business with H O Hayes under the firm name of Holmes and Hayes. They deal in mason’s supplies and are agents for King Windsor plastering cement.
Abbott, Charles, was born in Essex County England, March 30, 1833 and came to the United States in 1857, locating in Owego, Tioga County, N Y January 1, 1861, Catherine J. Carroll, Of Owego They have nine children vis: Sarah A, Charles F., Honora V., Stephen P., Margaret E., Mary H., John A, George T. and Edward H., Mr. Abbot has been connected with Woodlawn Cemetery for eighteen years, first as sexton and since 1885 as superintendent.
Adriance, Frank W., M.D., president of the Southern Tier Homeopathic Medical Society member of the New York State Homeopathic Society, was born m Scipio N. Y., September 19, 1854. Receiving an academic education in Niagara County at the age of about twenty years he began the study of medicine under Dr. R. S. Bishop of Medina, N. Y, and in 1877 was graduated from the Heinemann Medical College at Philadelphia, Pa. He entered upon practice at Watkins, N. Y., June 1, 1877, and in came to Elmira where he was associate of with Dr. N, fl. Snaky until the death of the latter Dr. Adriance was married at Watkins to Miss Elizabeth Beach, a daughter of Mrs. George C. Beach. While in practice at Watkins he served two successive terms as corner and was also a member of the Board of Education.
Aldridge, Franklin F., one of the leading younger members of the Elmira Bar, was born in Owego, N. Y., August 27, 1861. When about two-and one half years of age his parents removed to Athens, Pa., where they lived for about eleven years and where young Aldridge received the rudiments of an education. From that time till February, 1881 when he came to Elmira, Franklin F. drifted around, picking up what knowledge he could in various places and graduating from the Owego Academy, where he pursued at the same time a preparatory course for Cornell University but financial matters decided for him a different turn. Coming to Elmira in the year named he employed with the Erie Railroad Company, later, however entering the law Office of Taylor and Bacon as a student. Mr. Aldridge was admitted to the bar in April 1887. And shortly after opened an office for himself, continuing alone a for two years with more than ordinary success. Upon the appointment of Judge Taylor to the bench, the senior member of the firm. HE was offered and accepted. A law partnership in that firm, styled Bacon and Aldridge which continues in active practice. During his entire life Mr. Aldridge has made his own way without ecuniary assistance. He is a self made man, a man of prominence and integrity and is deeply interested in every good work looking to the advancements of his fellow citizens. For the past 13 years he has been a member of the Thirtieth Separate Co. N G. G. S. N.Y .
Allen, Charles A., born in Frankfort, N. Y., December 6, 1851, moved to Elmira with his parents when a boy. He learned the trade of marble cutting. On January 5, 1881, he married Ida B., daughter of Joseph Cartledge, of Philadelphia, Pa. They have five children: John C., Almina R, Edith, Martha and Earle Wright. Mr. Allen began business as a marble dealer in 1876 at 304—312 State Street, and now gives employment to fourteen men. He owns a valuable flag and building atone quarry in Pennsylvania.
Amberg, Friedrich, born in Saarbrucken, Prussia, March 1, 1832, came to the United States in 1850, locating first in New York city, where he remained three years. In 1853 he came to Elmira. He was by occupation a machinist, which he followed until 1869. He married twice first, June 6, 1857, Elizabeth Greft by whom he had six children, two of whom. Died in infancy. The others were Sophia, William, An nie, and Fred.The latter died aged twenty-six. Annie married Frank Aldridge of Elmira. For his second wife Mr. Amberg married Elizabeth Geib, by whom he had four children, two of whom died in infancy, and Lulu and Kate, who are living. He engaged in the grocery business in 1870, which he still conducted at the corner of Clin ton and Lake streets.
Annabel, Charles Edwin, M.D., was born in Howard, Steuben County, N. Y., November 7, 1850. At the early age of sixteen years he began the study. of medicine in he native place in-the office of the late Dr.A. B. Case. In 1869 he entered the Medical College of the University of New York and graduated there from in the spring of 1871, as am M.D. He began practice at once in. Cameron, N. Y., continuing there until the spring of 1888; when he removed to Elmira. Meanwhile he spent about two years in the hospitals of New York City and under private instruction, fitting himself for the special treatment to diseases of women and practical surgery. In the latter branch of his profession Dr. Annabel has, since coming to Elmira, performed some remark capital operations. He is a member of the Chemung County Medical Society and of the Elmira Academy of Medicine, He belongs to the Masonic order; Dr. Annabel was married in Cameron, N. Y.,to a daughter of Nathan Hallett, and has had one daughter.
Annabel, Frederick C., born in Howard, Steuben County, N. Y., is a son of Fredrick Annabel, a farmer of that. Town. Frederick C. was born on January 31, 1860, and received an academic education. He began his medical studies with his brother at Cameron, N. Y., and entered the University of New York, graduating from the Medical Department, class of ‘87, after some private instruction. He began practice at Cam eron where he continued until be came to Elmira in the fall of 1890. He is a member of the Academy of Medicine and the Chemung County Medical Society. His specialty is the treatment of the heart and lungs.
Atwater, Darius A, born in Hector, October 8, 1837, acquired his education in the common schools and in early life engaged in a business in his father’s saw mill. August 20, 1862 he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Sixty-first Infantry New York Volunteers, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. November 13, 1860, he married Fidelia, only child of Zalmon and Emaline Lyon, formerly of, Hector.They had six chi1dren, viz Burton W., Lina U, Charles A., Lucia A. -, and Zora B. His father, Jeremiah, was born in New Haven, Conn. Three brothers of the Atwater family founded that city.
Babcock, Erastus F. A son of the late Albert Babcock was born in Chemung County 1855. Albert F Babcock with, like his son, a lawyer, and also a prominent. Merchant. He was for many years superintendent of the Chemung Canal and filled various, positrons of trust and responsibility. He died in 1881 at the age of sixty-eight years. Erastus F. Babcock was educated at the Delaware (N.Y.) Literary Institute studied law with Thurston & Hart of Elmira and at the early age of twenty-two years was admitted to the bar. He was corporate attorney, of Elmira village; was twice city attorney; was for one term. District attorney; and in 1884 was Democratic candidate for county judge. In the spring bf 1885 Mr. Cleveland appointed him postmaster Elmira which office he held four years. Mr. Babcock is an able lawyer, a forcible speaker, and a writer of more than ordinary ability. He has one son, John F., who is a graduate of Yale College, class of ‘85, and is also a member of the Elmira Bar.
Bacon,James attorney at law is a native of the township of Deerfield, Tioga County, Pa., and a son of Mr. Hoyt and Lucinda Murdock Bacon. His father descended from the Bacons of England, who probably came originally from Normandy with the Con queror. James Bacon was born December 8,1854. He graduated as A.B from La fayette College at Easton, Pa., in 1876, and from the Columbia Law School in the class of 1878. As L. L B.He was at once admitted to the bar and a year later was admitted as counselor. After a year’s study in the office of W. B. Williams, of Jersey City, he located in Elmira, and with the Hon. S. S. Taylor formed a co-partnership which continued until the elevation of Mr. Taylor to the county judgeship in 1889, In Decem ber, 1884, Mr. Bacon was commissioned major and inspector of rifle practice of the Seventh Brigade of the State National Guard, and still holds that rank as a supernumerary officer, the brigade having been disbanded. Major Bacon is past commander of St. Orner’s commander, No.19, K, T. Elmira, an able Republican campaign speaker, recognized of among the leading lawyers of the city.
Becker, Frederick, He was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, November 27, 1816, coming to the United -States in 1844. For two years he remained in the city of New York; but in 1846 he removed to Elmira;where he married, Apri1, 29,1857, Anna R. Kokoska, formerly of Grodense,West Prussia, by whom he has had five children Two died in infancy and three survive: Martin, born August 5, 1859; Philipena C born March 8,1864 who married Frank A. Bowne and George born June 13, 1866 where he is supervisor of the Third ward. The sons are conducting a grocery a meat market and Star carpet-cleaning establishment on Sullivan Street under the name.
Badger Sherwood M., was born in Harpursville, Broome County, N Y, October 31, 1812 and came to Elmira about l838. In 1835 he bought 18O acres of land on Newtown Creek near East Hill; where he now resides, and on which the woolen mills and the sanitarium are now located. He married three times, first, Emily Smith, February 7, 1838 by whom be had three children of -whom two died young and Martha died at the age of twenty six years. He married, second, Mrs. Jane D Gillett, August 19, 1868 and third, Mrs. Jennie R, DeLacy, of Boston, March 18, 1889. Mr. Badger has been a republican since the formation of that party, but has never sought for offical responsibility. He has served as poor master and street commissioner. His father, Mr. Samuel Badger, was born in Massachusetts about 1777 and early moved to Harpursville, N. Y He married Abigail Miles of Connecticut, and they had twelve chil dren, namely Ianthy, Samuel M.,Sophie, Marcus M., Russell M., Amanda M., Harwood M. Harvey P. Lucius M,Angeline, and Luther.
Bailey, Romanzo, C., of English and Scotch decent, was born December l9, l837 at Cambridgeport, VT. He obtained an academic education and in an early life taught school being an assistant teacher in the academy April 15, 1861 he enlisted in the Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers under Col. E. F. Jobea He was with the regiment when it was attached by the rebel mobs in Baltimore on the 19th of l9th April 1861.And was honorably discharged at June 25, 1863 on account of expiration of term of service. He afterward enlisted as 1st lieutenant in the One Hundred and thirty sixth infantry Volunteers, and was discharged June 5, 1863, on account of expiration of term of service. He afterward acçepted the captaincy of Company B. Eighth United States Infantry Colored Troops,and served until the close of the. War. December 20, 1871, he was appointed division inspector with the rank of lieutenant colonel In the National guard. October 20, 1863, he married Sarah A. Daughter of Harris T.and Hannah Ryan of Tioga County Pa. They have two children Fred H,born July 27, 1865, and Carrie E. born December 6, 1868. Cephas Baile father of Romanzo C. was born in Vt. May 15, 1806, and November 27, 1834, Married Caroline Wright, of that State. In 1856 he came to Tioga County, Pa. They had five chil dren, namely: Romanzo C., Harrison C., Victoria C., Joseph, 0. W., and Nancy. His grandfather, Cyrus Bailey, served in the War of 1812.
Baker, Mark O. teacher of voice culture and singing in the Elmira College School of Music, is vice-president for Chemung County of the N. Y. .S. M. T. A. and a member of the Voice Specialist Committee. He was born in Sullivan, Pa in 1857 studied with numerous teachers in this country, in England, and in Germany composed a num ber of songs and part and part songs, and is well read and is one of the association’s leading members. He is also conductor of chorus tenor soloist, and teacher of voice culture and singing at the National Chautauqua at. Washington. June. 10,1881, he married Hattie B. Lathrop, of Waterbury, Conn. They have one son,Edwin L, born October 24, 1882. Mr. Baker has resided in Elmira seven years. He is organist and choirmaster of the First Presbyterian Church.
Baldwin Erwin J. attorney and counselor-at-law, and a native of Otsego County, N. Y. was born March 10,1849. His father,John J. Baldwin, reared four sons, two of whom, are lawyers, one is a minister of the gospel, and another is a mechanic. Erwin J. was educated in the district schools of his native place, came, to Elmira in 1872, and entered the office of E. B. Youmans, finishing the law course begun in that gentleman office at Otego. In September 1873, he was admitted to the bar He remained one year with Mr. Youmans, was associated some time with Mr. Brooks, and in 1882 took into co-partnership his brother, F. B. Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin is class-leader and steward in the M. E, Church and superintendent of,its Sunday schools. He married, in. Elmira, in May 7, 1882 to Miss Anna E. daughter of Rev. James L S Grandin of the ME Church and they have two daughters. 1881. Aside from his profession Mr. Baldwin takes an active part in religion; and politics affairs. He is a president of the Board of Trustees of the W. C. T. U. chairman of the State Central Committee of the Prohibition party; is editorioa1y connected with the Clarion, the organ of the Prohibition party and steward and class leader in the M. E. Church. Mr. Baldwin was married in Elmira, May 1882, to Miss Anna E., daughter of the Rev. James L. S. Grandin of the M. E. Church, and they have two daughters.
Banks, Samuel, born in Devonshire, England, came to London with his parents when a child, where he was educated in Rochester, N. Y. At the age of sixteen he came to the United States with his uncle and first located in Rochester, NY. In London he learned the trade of sign painting and ornamental work. He was a. member, of the Rochester Light Guards, whose reputation. for efficiency and drilling during the war was second to none. Mr. Banks was a foreman of the Pullman car shop in Elmira. He was a drillmaster for three years. He resided in Elmira since Feb. 10,1863. He married Cora F., youngest daughter of Amos West, and they have four children; Charles H., Fred W., Minnie, and Lizzie C. Mr. Banks was foreman of the Pullman car shops in Elmira for nine years. His business place is in the Opera House block of Lake St.
Bantley, Constantine, was born in Irelingen, in southern Germany, May 15, 1839, and came to, Elmira in 1859, locating first in Corning,later in Bath. Steuben County and finally in Elmira, January 28,1861. He worked at various occupations until 1865. when he began to learn the Trade of manufacturing of wire good with Rowlan and Beadle. Various changes took place with, these partners until 1873, when Mr. Bantley bought out the entire plant, which he has enlarged to accommodations three-story brick building on the corner of East Fifth street and Madison avenue. The concern is fully equipped with the latest improved machinery for manufacturing iron, tinnted and galvanized, brass, copper, and lath wire cloth, bank and office railing, trellises, coal and sand screens,and riddles and seives. Mr. Bradley is one of Elmira’s practical business men. June 14,1869. He married Barbara daughter of John and Mary Ann Deister, formally of Germany, but at that time of Elmira, having come to America in 1855.
Barker, Frederick, born in Montville, Me., April 29,
1839, received his education in the pnb1ic schools, supplemented by a few
terms in the high schools, and entered a Coun try store as clerk when he
was nineteen. years old. Re enlisted, in 1862 in
Company I. Twenty-sixth Infantry Maine Volunteers
and one year afterward was honorably discharged with the rank of captain.
Mr. Barker spent most of three years in Cuba and South America, a
portion of this time being in business at Baran Quilla, United States of Columbia. In December, 1876, be married Emma C., daughter of John W.White, of Belfast, Me., where he was engaged in the hardware business until 1869, and where he was clerk many years before. He began a business career in 1872 under the firm name of. Booth, Dounce, Rose & Co., subsequently changed to Barker, Dounce, Rose & Gray, and since 1888 as Barker. Rose Gray. This firm is now transacting an extensive trade.
Barnes Eugene B; born Au at 19, 1846, enlisted September 11, 1861, in Company G, Fifth Cavalry New York Volunteers, was captured,at Hagarstown, Md., July 6, 1863 was sent to Belle Isle prison, and February 26, 1864, was transferred to
Andersonville, where he remained until October
11, 1864, when he was, sent to Milan, Ga. On November. 20th he was
removed to Savanuah, Ga., where be was pardoned on the 26th.. He was honorably discharged Jauuary 14, .1865. On January 12,1870, be married EIiza L daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Loomis by. whom he has had two childeren Clyde E., born May 31, 1871 and Charles E. born August 3, -1874. Mr. Barnes’s father Washington, was born In, Tioga County, N Y., and married Catherine Van Camp, who bore him nine children.
Mr. Barnes is an engineer on the Northern Central Railroad.
Battersby, Patrick was born in Ireland. in 1847 and came to America in. 1866. He in a merchandise house in Troy, NY.for nine years and removed to Elmira in 1875, where be was engaged in the grocery business for three years and in 1881. and was with the Atlantic and Pacific Tea, Company, with Whom be has been engaged ever since.He was e1ected a member of the Board of Education in 1877, and has held that office for eight successive terms. In the meantime he has served by appoint as com misioner for three years commencing in May, 1885. He is a member of the Catholic Church, a staunch Republican, and has been for sixteen years a member of the School Board. He married, in Troy, N. Y. in 1875, Miss Curran. and they have four children.
Baxter, Hon, Archie E., attorney at law and United
States marshal for the Northern District of New York, was born in
Scotland, December 16, 1844 and in 1849 came with his parents
to America. He received his pre1iminary education at the Corning
Academy read law awhile at Bath, NY. and. was graduated from
the A1bany Law School In the spring of 1879 as president of his class. From college he came to Elmira where he soon reached and has since held high rank at the bar. His political career began while he was as yet a citizen of Steuben County, where be served one term 1875-78. as county clerk. In 1882 he was the Repub1ican candidate for representative in. Congress., and. although he ran 2,000 ahead of his ticket he was defeated. In 1885 he was elected clerk of Chemuug county and in 1889 was appointed United States marshal. In Au gust, 1862, Mr. Baxter,enlisted at Corning as private in Company E. One Hundred and Forty-first New York Regiment, and served three years. Before his regiment left from the State he was made a sergent and was thereafter appointed to orderly sergant, first lieutenant, and captain, and left the service with the rank of brevet-major of volunteers. He took part in the battles of the Peninsula campaign 1863; Wahatobie, Tenn Look-out Mountain Missionary Ridge, Dalton, Resacna and Atlanta,Ga. Bentonvile, N. C. and in the last fight of Sherman ’s army near Raleigh, NC. At. Resacca May 15, 1864 he received his first and only wound during the war., a gun shot through the hand. For seven or eight years after the war he was identified with the State National Guard and held the ranks respectively of adjutant and lieutenant-colonel of the One Hundred and Sixth Regiment. Colonel Baxter is always an active, hard working Republican and “stumped” the State in every campaign for the past
twenty years. He married, in Steuben April 9, 1873, the accomplished daughter of Nathan J. Wheeler, a prominent lawyer of Cohocton, N. Y.
Bearsdsley, Elias J., A. B., A.M., was born in Catharine, Schuyler County (then a part of Chemung or Tioga) July 7, 1833. His father,Zacharie C., a farmer, was a native of Connecticut who died in Schuyler in 1870. He was among the pioneers of that county and was eighty-four years of age at his death. He had six sons and three daughters, Elias J.being the youngest son.. Elias J. Beardsley was educated in the common schools of Catharine and at Newark Academy, Wayne County. He gradu ated from Union College in 1855 with the degrees of A.B. and C.E. and later received from the same college the degree of M.A. He began teaching after leaving college in Dundee (Yates County) Academy. where he remained one year. He taught a private school in Kansas a short time, and then came to Elmira in December, 1858, where he has since . been engaged in teaching, and has been principal of one of the grammar schools ever since he has been there, with exception of two years. In September 1889, he was appointed superintendent of city schools and secretary of the Board of Education. While in Kansas he was connected with newspaper. He is a member of the Park Church and of the Masonic order. Mr. Beardsley married at Catharine N. Y., in February, 1858, a daughter of J. F. Hopkins. He has one son, Harry M., who is a graduate Cornell University and is now a rnember of the H. C Spaulding Lumber Company, of Elmira, being one of the, directors and the treasurer of that concern.
Becher, Rev. Otto born in Baden, Germany, Church 10, 1863, was educated for he ministry in the seminary at Basel, Switzerland, and was ordained to the priesthood in in his native place. His first charge was as a substitute for a friend. In 1886 he came to the United States and located in Troy, N. Y., where he had. charge of St. Pau1’s German Church for three, years. June 14, 1889, he married Theodora Hagenmeyer of Baden, whose father and several brothers are a1so. ministers; They have one child, a daughter, Emelie, born June 27,1890. Upon the death of Rev. Mr. Kammerer the Rev Mr. Becher offered his services to the First German Evangelical Church of Elmira and was installed its pastor on Sunday, October 25, 1891.
Beers, Edmund 0., the secretary of the Southern Tier
Masonic Relief Association was born in Elmira, April 4,1829. He is a son,
of Jabez H. Beers, a pioneer of this place and a builder by occupation,
who died in 1860, at. the age of severity four years Of a family of seven
sons and six daughters two sons are deceased and three served in
the army Edmund early learned the carpenter in trade and followed t until
1861, when, in July of that year he enlisted in. Company H; Fiftieth New
York Engineers, as captain, remaining with them until October 26, 1864
and being honorably discharged with the rank of major and brevet lieutenant colonel. Returning to Elmira be embarked in the tobacco trade but two years later studied denistry and followed that profession for seven or eight years Mr. Beers served as sheriff from 1877 to 1880, and
was city çollector in 1874.In 1877 the
memorab1e strikes occurred and for service rendered Mr. Beers received from the citizens of Elmira souvinoir in the form of fine jewelry as a testimonial of his efficient official career. He has been secretary of the Southern Tier Masonic Relief Association five years. When eighteen years of. age he first entered the militia and afterward was with the Southern Tier Rites until the war broke out in 1874 be was made, captain of Company One Hundred and. Tenth Batalion of the National Guard of the State of New York was elected brigidier general in 1884, and is now a supernumerary brigidier general and carried on the rolls. He is a Mason of the 32degree and a member of Corning Consistory In politics He is a Democrat. Mr. Beers married, in Elmira in 1852, a daughter of William Beers, and they have one daughter, Mrs. D, J. Weyman, who lives in Washington D. C.
Beers, Johnson, deputy factory inspector of the Sixth
District of the State of New York, was born in Bradford County, Pa., January 22, 1843. He came to Elmira when thirteen years old, his father dying ten years previously. He acquired a fair education and was a book-keeper at the time of the war. Early in 1861 he enlisted at Elmira in Company H, Fiftieth New York Engineers and served about a year as orderly sergeant. Ill health compelled his return home to Elmira, where he has been variously but always actively employed. He was deputy sheriff under .Gen. B. 0. Beers and sub frequently a clerk in the city collector’s office. In June, 1887,he was appointed under Governor Hill, by Hon. James Connolly, chief inspector, to his present position the tenure of which under the law is during good behavior. Mr. Beers belongs to the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities, the G. A. R., and other beneficiary societies He has assisted in the organization of two Grand Army posts, serving as commander of Fitch Post, No. 165, one term and adjutant of. Hoffman Post, No. 606, from its
organization. In politics. a Democrat Mr. .Beers was
at one time a Greenbaeker and was connected with the publication of the
Daily Bulletin, a labor paper of some prominence He was married in 1861,
at Binghamton, N. Y., to Miss Elrnendorf. They have one son, who is a clerk in the office of the Masonic Relief Association at Elmira.
Begar Frank J. (whose army name was Baker), was born in Benshain, Hesse-Darmutsdt, Germany, July 24, 1844, and came with his parents to New York city He was a cigar maker by trade. September .18, 1864, he enlisted in Company G,. One Hundred and Fiftieth Infantry New York Volunteers, and was honorably discharged August 24,1865. In 1869 he came to Elmira, and December 24, 1870, (in Cuba, Allegany County, he married Lucy J., daughter of David H. and Elects Warren.They have an adopted daughter, Lena, born March 24, 1879. Mr. Beger was in .Sherman’s army on its march to the sea.
Beman, John H., quartermaster and post commander of Baldwin Post, G. A. R., and one of Elmira’s letter. carriers from January,1874, until July, 1891, and now with the Elmira Daily Advertiser, was born in Canada, July 6, 1841, a son of a native of Connecticut. He was educated in Canada and learned the carpenters trade, removing to the States in 1861. He enlisted at Ithaca in May, 1868, in Company G, Fifteenth New York Cavalry,as a private, and rose to lieutenant before being mustered out in August.1865. His regiment was consolidated with the Twenty second Pennsylvania Cavalry and was called the Second Prsvincial Cavalry. He took cart in the following battles Upperville, Va. Lost River Gap, Newmarket; Front Royal, Newton, Mt. Jackson Piedmont., Waynesboro, Lynchburg, Salem, Martinsburg;Snicker Gap, Achty’s. Gap, Winchester, Charlestown, Green Spring Run, Lacy Springs, .Ashland, Dinwiddie, Five Forks, and Appomattox. He spent two years in Michigan,. returned to Elmira and again went to, that State in 1868, remaining two years. He then moved to Missouri remaining until 1873, when he came to Elmira and joined the force of letter carriers in 1874. He is a Mason, a member of the Royal Arcanum, of the G.A. R., .and has held various offices he is also a member Of the Presbyterian Church. He married July 6, 1868, a daughter of Richard Wallace. She died June 18,1878, leaving one daughter He married second, July 27, 1879, Hattie A. Thornton, and they have two children.
Benton, Levi, great. grandfather of Ezra L settled in Benton, Yates County, N Y in 1789. Henry F. Benton, born in that town, was a survayer and civil engineer He married Clarissa, daughter of Andrus A. Norton, of Allegany County. They had four children Henry N., -who enlisted iti the One Hundredth And Fifty first Infantry New York Volunteers and was killed; and Eyra L., Maria, and Andrus; The latter two died-in infancy. The family came to Chemung County about 1848 Benton died in 1886. Her father was a soldier in the War of 18l2 and her husband, Henry P., died June 10, 1891, aged ninety-five years. Eyra L. Benton, born in County, February 19, 1844, was educated in the common schools and in Angelicia Academy. In 1861 he enlisted in Company Twenty Infantry New York Volunteers, and was honorably discharged after his term of service February 27, 1867, he married Alice N. Clarke, of Union Springs, and they have two children: Jennie C., who married James W. Scheirer, of Elmira, and Henry N., a student in Elmira Academy. Mr. Benton is a surveyor and civil engineer by occupation.
Berner, Adam was born in Geimbsheim, Hesse-Darmstadt,Germany, April 16, 1818, and May 28, 1848, emigrated to America in the sailing vessel Yorktown. He first located in Syracuse, N. Y., where he married, June 7, 1848, Mary M. Fruauff, who was born May 19, 1822, in the same place in Germany. They went to Auburn and after four years, or in 1852, came to Elmira, where he has followed a variety of occupations. In company with his son Frank he conducts a fancy grocery store on the corner of East Water and High Streets. Mr. and Mrs. Berner have lost four children and have three living, as follows: Eliza, who married August Eisenacher;Mary, who married Oscar Kahl; and Frank A. Both father and son belong to Union Lodge, No. 95, F. and A, M. They are also members of the First German Evangelical Church of Elmira.
Berry, John A, was born in Rochester in 1848. where he received his education. He learned the trade of carriage painter and came to Elmira in 1871, and engaged in the carriage business till 1878.In that year be built his present house and has been In business there ever since. He employs about fifteen hands the year round and turns about a great quantity of fine work, some of his busses being used in New York City, Albany, and Washington D. C. The tricycle coach to be used and now in process of construction for a Detroit (Mich.) concern is being built by him and he now has his business shape for building street Cars.
Biggs, Edward C., born July 20, 1841, acquired his education in the common schools and came to the United States about 1852 in company with his brother Thomas B August 26, 186l, he enlisted in Company C, Sixteenth. Michigan Infantry Volunteer and being honorably discharged November 28, 1862, entered and remained in the employ of the government until 1867. He married twice, first, in 1862, Laura J Osburn, who bore him five children Edward H., Freddie, Dottie, James, and Laura A. January 10, 1880 he married Susan Canniff of Broome County N Y. and they have had three children: Ula S., Leone E., and Doloras F.; Mr. Biggs Is a contractor and builder in Elmira. Hi8s father, Henry Biggs, born in London England, married Caroline Smith, by whom he had six children:Henry, jr., Edward C,, Thomas P., Alfred, James and Buckley.
Blair, Addison D., of the Elmira Bar, came here from Morrisville, N. Y. in January, 1870., Ue was born in Madison. County, October 10, 1841 was educated in the Caze novia Seminary, Harvard University, and the Albany Law School, and was graduated from Harvard, class of 1865, as A.B., and from the Albany law School, class of I867 as L. L. D. Going at once into active practice at Morrisville he remained there till 1874. His father, a native of Massachusetts and an early settler Madison County, N. Y., accuuulated a great deal of property much of which was in real estate, and situated in va rious States of the Union. After his death, which occured in 1878, there fell upon two son as the successor and representative such a mass of private interests and settled matters as to have since require about all of his attention the exclusion of general practice of law. Mr. Blar has been once or twice a member of the city council.He is a democrat in politics. He is a communicant of the Episcopal Church, is married, and has three children.
Bloss, Everett W., son of Aaron and Lucy Bloss, was born in Langden, Vt., and came to Peunsylvania in 1802, where be died in 1883 aged eighty two years. He married Lydia Walker who died in 1887, aged eighty two. Their children were Julia E., Josephina, Randoph F. Clara A., and Warren W. The latter, born in Blossburg, Tioga county Pa. March 10, 1835, married Jennie Doud, who was born at Mainsburg,Pa. Their children are Willard W. and Alfred D. Alfred D. Bloss was born July 19, 1859, and married Kittie. C., daughter of George and Mattie Cleveland, of Pittsburg. They have one son. Mr. Bloss resides at 807 Washington Ave. Elmira.
Booth, Irving D., who has long and faithfully served his city as fire commissioner, alderman, and supervisor, was born in Tioga County, N. Y., in 1843, and at the age of nineteen began life as a clerk in the hardware store of William Brown in Elmira. In 1866 he became a partner in the firm of Ayrault, Rose & Co., in which he continued for six years,when he formed the co-partnership of Booth, Dounce, Rose & Co., hard ware dealers, which existed for three years. Mr. Booth then established his pres ent business, wholesale iron and steel merchant. A Republican in politics he was elected supervisor in 1881 and was re-elected,. serving in all two terms. In 1883 he was elected alderman from the First ward. He is vice-president of the Century Club, is vice-president of the Board of Trade, and is a trustee of Park Church. He was appointed fire commissioner by Mayor Davison to fill a vacancy, and re-appointed at the end of the unexpired term. Mr. Booth was married, in Middletown, to a daughter of B. W. Shaw, by whom he has four children, by whom the eldest son is in Philadephia pursuing a medical course; the second son is in the Second National Bank in this city; a daughter and a younger son are both attending the public schools in Elmira.
Boyer, James H. born in Indiana County, Pa.,
acquired his education in the district schools of that State, In 1870 he
entered the employ a! the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and in 1877 engaged with the North Carolina Railroad Company, where he was appointed yard engineer in 1884. November 29, 1882, He married Mattie Regan, of Elmira, N. Y.,and they have had three children: Abbie M born Sept. 25 1883, died November 4, 1883; Ella E, born March 18, 1886; and John J. Aug. 20, 1890. Mr. Boyer’s father, William R., was born in Lancaster County, .Pa. where he married Abigail McCurdy, of his native State, by whom he had two children, Maggie and Joseph H.
Broderick, John W., was born in Tioga County, Pa., September 29 1858. He acquired his education in the common schools of his native State and afterward taught school for four years. In 1879 he entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad Company and in 1881 was promoted conductor. April 25, 1883, he married Mary, only daughter of Shadarach R. and Margaret Phillips, formerly of Louisiana, but now of Elmira. Their three children are Harry P., born November l, l884.; Lenna M, born September 5, 1887; and Maud M., born. November 3,1890. The Broddock family are descendants of General Braddock of the French and Indian wars.
Bradley, Edwin W., born September 15, 1833; acquired his education in the public was and at Ithaca and Owego Academies. In early life he was engaged in in mercantile business and is now a market gardener. November 6, 1856, he married Harriet R daughter of Lyman and Jerueha West, of Tioga County, N. Y. and they have following children,Ella A., born November 26, 1857; Cero L born March 6 1863, Mary E.born July 10, 1866 and Fred P., born March 1., 1872. Mr. Bradley a father Lyman was born November 22, 1808, in Tompkins County, N.Y. and September 1828, he married, Mary A. Hill,. with whom he had four children Edwin W,Augustus L., and Mary. Wakeman Bradley, father of Lyman, came from Conn. to Danby, Tompkins co. NY in 1779.
Brink, Andrew, born in New Jersey, June 26, 1846, at an early age moved with his parents to Pa. where he was educated in the public schools. Oct. 24, 1862.He enlisted in co. B, 16th Pa. Cav. Vol. was promoted first duty sergeant, and was honorably discharged. August 11, 1865. at Richmond, Va. he is by occupation a locomotive engineer and has been employed in Northern Central RR since 1868. He. married Sybil, daughter of Nelson and Martha Fish of Rhode Island. Mr. Brink has been a resident of Elmira for 32 yrs. His father George W. was born in New Jersey in 1817 of Scotch and German ancestry, and married Susan A Johnson. They had eight children vis; Andrew, George, Benjamin, Willis and Alice (twins), Alfred, Francis and Frederick.
Brown C. W. M. D. sanitary superintendent of the schools of the city of Elmira is a native of Orwell Pa. and was born August 24, 1848. He was educated in the College class of 1876 and then spent 18 months in the Boston City hospital. In Dec. 1878 he located in Elmira,where he has since devoted his time and talents to his profession. Dr.Brown is one of the consulting physicians of the Arnot Ogden memorial Hosp. and one of its board of managers. He is a member of the Elmira Academy of Medicine and of the Chemung county Medical Society. His wife was Miss Sydney of Elmira.
Booth, Irving D., who has long and faithfully served his city as fire commissioner, alderman, and supervisor, was born in Tioga County, N.Y., in 1843, and at the age of nineteen began life as a clerk in the hardware store of William Brown in Elmira. In 1866 he became a partner in the firm of Ayrault, Rose & Co., in which he continued for six years,when he formed the co-partnership of Booth, Dounce, Rose & co., hardware dealers, which existed for three years. Mr. Booth then established his present business, wholesale iron and steel merchant. A Republican in politics he was elected supervisor in 1881 and was re-elected, serving in all two terms. In 1883 he was elected alderman from the First ward. He is vice-president of the Century Club, is vice-president of the Board of Trade, and is a trustee of Park Church. Up was ap pointed fire commissioner by Mayor Davison to fill a vacancy, and re-appointed at the end of the un-expired term.Mr. Booth was married, in Middletown, to a daughter of B. W. Shaw, by whom he has four children, of whom the eldest son is in Philadelphia pursuing a medical course; the second son is in the Second National Bank this city;and a daughter and a younger son are both attending the public schools in Elmira.
Boyer, James H. born in Indiana County, Pa., acquired his education in the district schools of that State, In 1870 he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and in 1877 engaged with the North Carolina Railroad Company, where he was promoted yard engineer in 1884. November 29, .1882, lie married Mattie Regan, of Elmira, N. Y.,and they have had three children: Abbie M born September 25, 1883 died November 4, 1883; Ella K, born March 18, 1886; and John J. born August 20, 1890. Mr. Boyer’s father, William R., was born in Lancaster County,Pa. where he married Abigail McCurdy, of his native State, by whom he had two children, Maggie and Joseph H.
Burgess Benjamin. F. was born in Trumansburg, Tompkins County, N. Y., January 1844. In 1854 he came with his parents to Elmira by way of canal. He was edu cated in the graded schools of that city, and August 7, 1862, enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Seventh Infantry New York Volunteers being honorably discharged as corporal at the close of the war. March 27, 1870, he married Mary Dunnegan, of Olean, by whom he. has six children: Benjamin F., jr., Frederick S., Mary A., John F., Eben B., and Clarence. Mr. Burgess’s father, Benjamin S., was born in Massachusetts in 1814 and married Laura Britton, by whom he had seven children. For his second.” wife he married Jeanette Greene, of Titusville,Pa., and had by her four children. The ancestry of the Burgess family is English, they having joined the Plymouth colony in early days. Mr. Burgess was captured at Stone Mountain on Sherman’s famous march, and was a prisoner at Florence, S. C.
Burrows, Charles H. was born in Veteran, Chemung County,N. Y., February 28, 1860 He attended the public school until eighteen years of age, after which he remained at home on the farm until the fall of 1882, when he removed to Elmira, N. Y., and entered the service of the Northern Central Railroad, Company as brakeman being promoted conductor February 10, 1888. In 1878 be became a member of Fidelity Lodge I. O. G. T. of Pine Valley; N. Y., of what he has been elected worthy chief at different times and is also a member of the Elmira Division, No. 9, Independent Order of Railway Conductors. He married, May16, 1883, Allie R, oldest daughter of Peter and Mary A (Tipney) Coon, of Veteran, N. Y. Two other children blessed this union Cordelia M. deceased and J. Bradley.
Bart, Henry J. born in 8pringfield, Bradford County, Pa., September 25 1843, acquired his education in the public schools,and in early life was a farmer. In Au gust, 1867, he entered the employ of the Northern Railroad company and was pro moted conductor in May 1868.October 6, 1875, he married Matta M, only daughter of Abner C. and Jane A. Ross, of Elmira. They have two sons Alpha R, born January 8, 1877. and Henry A., born June 6, 1882. The family has resided in Elmira twenty-four years. His father, Caleb S., was born In Berkley, Mass., in 1815, and married Jane B. Cooley, of Bradford County, Pa. They had five children, Ezekiel,Mary E., Henry J., Julia, and Isaac. N.
Calkins, Henry D, born in Charleston Tioga County, Pa., November 17. 1830, was a son of John C., who, died at the above place at the age of seventy-seven years. He reared two sons, of whom. Henry D. was the younger. The latter, after receiving a common school education, began farming but upon the outbreak of the war he enlisted in Company C,Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, In October 1861. He was promoted fourth sergeant and later second lieutenant. Owing to failing health retired, and a military commissary in Tennessee until the close of the war. Returning to his home he engaged in the marble business in Tioga PA. and two years later moved to Blossburg Pa., where he again became a railroad conductor, which he has since occupied. In 1885 he moved to Elmira, N. Y. Mr. Calkins is a member of the G A R, the Order of Railway Conductors, and a communicant of Hedging Methodist Episcopal Church. He married February 14, 1853, in Charleston, Pa. and has had three children: J. Anna; Walter V, a train master and dispatcher on the Tioga Railroad; and Harriet H., who married,D. E. Megie, and is now deceased.
Cantin, Richard, was born at Foster, Pa, August 20,1855 and received his educa tion in the public schools of the State. In 1866 he began to acquaint himself with railway matters and in 1877 was promoted engineer in the employ of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad Company. May 25, 1886, he married Anna B. Mack, of Elmira, N. Y. His father,Eugene, was born in County Kerry, Ireland. and about 1846 came to the United States, where he married Margaret Dailey, formerly of County Clare, Ireland. They had seven children: Mary, Catherine, Theresa, Margaret, Richard,Thomas; and Michael.
Carr, Samuel Milton, born in Britton, Orange County, N. Y., October 4, 1814, came to Elmira, October 5,1829, crossing Lake street bridge at 7A.M. He learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed for fifty years. May 7, 1840, he married Sarah Green, of Newfield, Tompkins County, N. Y. ,by whom he had nine children: Fannie B. (deceased); Emma C. who married Charles W. McMuray; Milton B. (deceased); M. Jennie, who resides with her parents; Le Grand, who married Caroline Rockwell, of Elmira;Samuel F., who married Letta Smith. of Elmira, and is a printer; George S. (deceased); Sarah A., who married. Emmett S. Goff, of Southport, and resides in Madison, Wis., being a professor in the Agricultural College;and Dora A., who married Charles H. Sterling, of Elmira. Mr. Carr served as associate judge for two terms and as justice of the peace for eighteen years.
Currier, Courtland F. secretary and treasurer of the Cronk Hanger Company and general manager of the Elmira Steam Generator Company is a native of; Cuba, N. Y., and was born 1849; His father was a farmer and the earliest days were spent in agricultural pursuits. In 1865 he came to Elmira to attend school;’ but was soon given a clerk position in the Second National Bank, where he remained three years. Terminating his connection with the bank he embarked in the hardware business, which he has followed for about 19 years, when he became interested with the-patentee in the manufacture and sale of the Cronk barn door hanger. He, was subsequently one of the incorporators of the Cronk Hanger Company, and has been its secretary and treasurer. In 1890 he was one of the incorporators of the Elmira Steam Generator Company and became its treasurer and general manager Mr. Carrier is a member of the Presbyterian Church am prominently identified with the Y. M. C. A. He was married in Fayetteville this State, in 1871, and has four children.
Carroll, John W born in Susquehanna County, Pa., August 6, 1840, enlisted in August in Company H One Hundred and Forty third Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers, was wounded in. the battle of the Wilderness in 1864,and in consequence was discharged from the service in October 1864. He began his mercantile career at Friendsville, Pa., and moved thence to Athena, Pa where he still conducts a clothing store.He began business in Elmira in 1885 as a wholesale and retail clothing and tailoring merchant. February 11, 1866, Mr. Carroll married Mary A. Hagen, of Friendsville. Pa. They have seven children of whom one died in infancy and six survive, viz.: Frank T, James E, John W, Jr., Eugene Blaine, Charles C., and Mary F.
Cartledge James E. born in Philadelphia on July. 11, 1843 is the son of Joseph Cartledge. The father was a marble worker and died in Philadelphia in 1881. aged seventy years. He reared a family of five sons, three of whom served in the army. He enlisted in Company B, Ninety first Pa. Volunteer August 20, 1861, serving three years in the Army of the Potomac, Cyrus C, serving as sergeant in the same company. He returned to Philadelphia and entered the trade of marble which he has since followed. Coming to Elmira in 1872 he has since worked for A. W Ayers. He has been a member of Baldwin Post, No. 6, G. A. R., since. 1883, being elected vice-commander in 1890 and post commander in 1891. Mr. Cartledge is a K T in the Masonic order and had held the chief office in the chapter and in the lodge. He is a member of the Grace Episcopal Church. On December 26, 1868 he married Fannie M. Cole, by whom he had three children.A son, Frank C. survives. Mr. Cartledges father carved the letters “Washington” on the sarcophagus at Mt. Vernon; He was many years foreman for Struthers Son, of Philadelphia, who built the Washington monument at Mt. Vernon
Cartledge, Joseph, born in Philadelphia, February 26, 1839, is a son of Joseph. and Mary Cartledge, who came from England in 1835. He came from Philadelphia to Muncy, Pa., in 1859, and from there entered the army on April 20, 1861, enlisting in Company G, Eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry, as second lieutenant October 22, 1861. be reenlisted at Camden,N. J., in Company E, First New Jersey Infantry, serving in that regiment till July 29, 1865. He was engaged in the battles of Falling Waters, Yorktown,Williamsburg, Gaines Mill, Frazer’s Farm, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Bristow Station, second Bull Run, Chantilla, Crampton’s Pass, Antietam, Fredericksburg,Mary’s Heights, Mine Run, and the Wilderness, where he was wounded. From October 1864, to July following he had charges of the registers at the office of the medical direc tors in Philadelphia. He came to Elmira in 1871 as foreman and designer for A. W. Ayres & Son, which position he held, ever since. Mr. Cartledge is a member of Baldwin Post, No. 6. G. A. R. He was married twice first in 1857,to Caroline Callanan and second in 1868 to Jennie W. McMullin, both of Philadelphia. A daughter by his first wife is the wife of Charles A. Allen, of Elmira. He has had seven children, whom five are living.
Cass, John, father of Mrs. Frederica (Cass) Earle, was born in Liverpool, England,. September 19, 1819. When about five years old his father who was the largest tobacco manufacturer in the city, of Liverpool, died, and, his mother removed to her native place, Leeds.In 1840 lie married Mary A, Fell, of The island of Trinidad in the West Indies. In 1841, after a tour of the West Indies they came to America and in 1843 located in Elmira, where Mr. Cass has held many position of official trust, the latest he was recorder of the city of Elmira from 1882 to 1886 In 1864 be was elected supervisor and during his term of office Elmira became a city. In 1869 President Grant appointed him United States gauger of the Twenty seventh District which position he held eight years. He died February 11, 1889, respected by all who knew him. He was man of integrity and uprightness of character.
Casada, Frank J. the sheriff of Chemung County,
is a son of Samuel Cassada a farmer living in Southport aged about seventy-two years. One of his two sons Frank J, the youngest, was born on March 1,1852, and was educated in the common schools. He followed clerking for some years, later became a lumber dealer, and afterward ran a grist mill For a period of ten years he was a member of the, County Central Democratic Committee. He is a Mason of the K. T. degree, a member of the I. 0. 0.F, the, 0. U. W, the Order of red Men, and the B. P. 0. E. Mr. Caasada married, in Southport, December 30,1875, a daughter of John Brown, an old settler here but now living in Boise County, Idaho They have three children and are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Brown is superintendent of the Elmira Silver Mining Company.
Chamberlin, Burton S, born at Hancock, Delaware County,N. Y., April 30, 1860, was educated at Princeton College, graduating in the class, of 1882 with the degree of A. B. which was supplemented with that of A and M. from the same institution in1885. When twenty-two years of age he began the study of the law in the office of David B. Hull, now governor of this State, and was admitter to the, bar at Binghamton in 1884,beginning practice immediately thereafter. Mr. Chamberlin is a active Democrat
in politics, and in the spring of 1886 was appointed city clerk, holding
the office three-year. He remained practice in the spring of 1889 and in
March 1890 was honored with the appointment of city attorney. He has also
been a member of the Democratic County Committee. In 1886 he married a
daughter of the late John Murdock.
Chase, Dr. Zalmon F., born in Westchester County, N. Y., February 16, 1811, is a son of Ezra Chase, a minister of the Christian Church a native of Connecticut. His father moved from Westchester County to Tompkins County, and there died in 1873 in his ninetieth year. He preached for fifty years and reared five sons and six daughters by two marriages. Of these Dr. Zalmon F. was educated at Enfield, NY and began the study of medicine in Mecklenberg, Tompkins County N. Y., when about twenty one years of age. He graduated from the Fairfield N. Y. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Weston; N. Y. This institution is not now in existence. He removed to Albany and later to Chemung County and began the practice of his profession. Dr. Chase located in Elmira in 1862 and retired from professional practice two or three years ago. He is a venerable member of the Chemung County Medical Society and of the Elmira Academy of Medicine, and is a Mason. He was for two term’s super visor of Chemung County and has served his locality as coroner. He was acting sur geon during the Civil war in Elmira NY. Dr. Chase was for many years a member of the Board Of Education and for some time has been active in the Park Church. He mar ried,in 1835, Miss Hannah White, who died in 1867, leaving two daughters and a son. The son married Miss S. Chase, of Chicago, and a daughter is Mrs.I. H. Miller, of Flint, Mich. The other daughter is Mrs. W. H. W. Barnard,a widow residing in Chicago; Mr. Chase married, second, in Barrington Center,R. I., in 1870, Mrs. Sarah A. Higgins nee Norton.
Chilson, Rufus R. M. D. was, born in Troy, Bradford County, Pa., a son of Stephen G. Chilson, deceased, who was by occupation a millwright and farmer. Stephen G. died. August 16, 1883, at the age of seventy-four years. He had seven sons, of whom five grew to maturity. Dr Rufus R Chilson the youngest son, was born December 15, 1847 was educated at the Troy Union Graded Schools and the Academy, and began the study of medicine with Dr J E Rockwell, of Troy. He attended the Ann Arbor University one-year and graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington in the class of 1876. He began practicing -in Bradford County in 1876 and continued in that county till 1888 when he moved to Wellsburg, N. Y., and in 1890 came to Elmira. At present the past he makes a specialty of surgery. Dr. Chilson is a member of the Chemung County Medical Society. In Pennsylvania he held the office of auditor and assessor and, in politics was an active Democrat He was appointed inspector of elections in 1890 under the new ballot reform law. He is a Mason. On May 15 1878, Dr. Chilson, married, at Troy, Pa., Mary B., daughter of H, H. Wilson, son of Elmira and has one daughter, Mabel A.
Clarke, Harry M attorney at-law, was born November 1, 1859, in Otsego County NY He was educated at the Westerly (R. I.) High School, came, to Elmira, and from January 1881, to April 1885 was clerk of the Surrogate’s Court. He was admitted to the bar in May 18S4, and after leaving the surrogate's office became managing clerk in the once ex-Governor and D. C. Robinson. where he remained until December 1888. Since leaving the office of the Robinsons he has been in active practice of the law in various branches, and has given especial attention to probate and real estate matters Mr. Clarke is secretary and was One of-the organizers of the Elmira Co Oper ative Savings and loan Association He is also local attorney for R G. Dunn &Co.
Clendenin, Henry H. born July 29 1828, in Pennsylvania, acquired his education in the common schools of that State and by occupation is a foreman of the bridge builders of the Elmira division of the Northern Central Railroad Company February 4, 1862, he married Mary daughter of Joseph and Bliss Hall, of Trout Run Pa They have had four children Marie,born March 13, 1878, died September 21, 1886; Robert HI. born February 7, 1863; Eliza J, born April 6, 1866; and Harry J. born October 1, 1871. The family have resided in Elmira for twenty-two years. His grand father Henry H came from Scotland. His father Robert was born in Pennsylvania in 1799. He married Harriet Blackwell formerly of England and had by her ten children, Priscilla, Henry H. Thomas B., Rebecca W., Matilda,Robert O., Charles W., John R., Richard. J., and Harriet C.
Coburn, Parley was born in Bradford County, Pa.; November:3, 1885. He was educated in the common schools in the Binghamton Schools,and his Collegiate Institutor Towanda, Pa. He began teaching at an early day and, still Continues the profession He has served three years and three months as first Lieutenant commissary in the Twelfth Pennsylvania Cavalry.Mr. Coburn located in Elmira directly after the close of the war. He taught Grammar School No. 3 for twenty-six years.
Coleman, Isaiah B. is a machinist and iron founder,is a Quaker parentage, and was born in Rochester, Monroe County, N. Y.,November 6, 1836. A bridge builder in early life he afterward became a machinist and iron founder, and married. first, in 1861, Julia A. Barber, of Dexter, Mich. By her he had three sons, of whom one died in in fancy. George B. is an electrician and Ralph B. is learning the same business. In the spring-of 1877 Mr. Coleman married Catharine Walter, of Utica, N.Y. Mr. Coleman came to Elmira in June 1876. His father, S. Gorham Coleman, moved to Rochester, N; Y., iirlS26; from Columbia County, N. Y. He married Rachel Teller, of Kindehook, N. Y.. and they had four children. Of this family one died in infancy and three survive, vis.: Sarah (Mrs. William W. Ordway), Isaiah B. and Stephen G., Jr. The Coleman family was one of the families who selected ten other families to purchase the whole island of Nantucket. from the Indians. Mr. Coleman is an F. and A. M., being a member of Ashlar Lodge and Peninsular Chapter of Detroit, Mich., St. Omers Commander of Knights Templar of Elmira; and Corning Consistory, and one of the Board, of Managers of the Arnot Ogden Hospital. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and of the First Baptist Church of Elmira.
Collin, Frederick, of the distinguished law firm of Reynolds Stanchfield & Collin, is a native of Yates County, N. Y., and was born August 2, 1850 His preliminary education was acquired at the common schools at Penn Yan Academy and under the private institution of his brother. Prof. Charles A Collin, then of Norwitch, Conn. He was graduated from Yale College in the class of ‘71. The succeeding two years he spent on his father’s farm, and in 1873 be located in Elmira and began the study of the law. He spent some time in the office of Collin Atwell and continued his studies with his present partner, Mr. Reynolds. He was admitted to the bar in October 1870 From this date of his admission he has been associated with Mr. Reynolds.
Conklin, Melvin IL. born in Cayuga County. N. Y October 15, 1844, Was educated in common schools and in an academy, and in 1862 enlisted from Orleans County in Company A, One Hundred and Fifty-first New York Volunteers, serving until the close of the war. He-was most of the time on detached service at the Elmira rebel prison and he served with the Army of then Potomac in the famous Sixth Army corp. He was present at the battles of Manasas, Boonsboro, Petersburg, and Appomattox After the war he returned to Orleans County and in 1878 he came to Elmira and engaged in the wholesale and retail business of grocer and baker: Mr. Conklin is a member of the Masonic fraternity, has been commander of Baldwin Post,No 5, G A R, and has served on the staff of the department commander of the G. A. R He is also a director of the Masonic Relief Association and a trustee of Masonic Temple In, 1868 Mr. Conklin married in Horseheads a daughter of the late Rev John Hutchins. They have two children and are members of the Park Church
Connelly, Jeremiah J., was born hr Elmira on June 29, 1858, received an academic education and when fifteen years of age entered the employ of Arlous Wyckoff to learn the florist’s business, being subsequently employed as shipping clerk by Wyckoff, Newcomb & Newcomb, wholesale manufacturers of boots and shoes, which position he held for nine years. Later he was for nine years manager of a large retail boot and shoe store on Water street in Elmira. In March 1890, Mr. Connelly operated an undertaking establishment on the corner of Main and Water streets and soon added a. furniture department. On May 29 1887, be married Anna A.Bloomer of Phidel phia (sister of Father Bloomer) They have two children James J, born September 23, 1885, and Marie, born October 23 1887 Mr. Connelly’s father Thomas Comely, was born in County Cork, Ireland about 1861 came to America in 185O. He married Helen Collins, by whom he had nine children.
Consodine, Joseph H. youngest son of Thomas and Margaret Considine was born in Watkins, Schuyler County NY. April 7 1867 He was educated at Watkins and was graduated from its academy in April 1884. Going to Williamsport, Pa., he remained there six months, and then entered the employ of the Beech Creek Railway Company. at Jersey Shore, with whom he was engaged one year, or until the fall of 1885. He came to Elmira in 1886 and entered the office of Pierce & Dockstader, with whom he studied architecture three years. Mr. Considine has designed work for Washington,D. C., and Albuquerque, N. M., besides many of the finest residences in Elmira. In l889 he embarked in business by himself with an office at 326 East Water Street. He is a member of the B. P. 0. E. of Elmira and thirtieth Separate Company National Guards; His father, Thomas was one of the early settler of Schuyler County. He married Margaret Ryan, of Burlington; Vt.They had, ten children, of whom Josie H. is the youngest. Mr. Considine was a thorough and industrious student of his profession not only here in Elmira, but in every place in which be has been employed. His favorite study was received his earnest attention. His work shows careful thought, skillful architectural knowledge; and thorough application of the best modern principles In his profession. He has been eminently successful. .
Cooley, Jesse L. born- in Elmira, October13, 1827, was educated in the old education. In early life he was a machinist 4.t the age of twenty-five he. embarked in the lumber trade, in which he spent fife years. October 28, 1852, he married Mary daughter of Daniel and Lydia (Gregg). Stephens of Elmira. They have had five chil dren,of whom three survive. Mary who married James H. Fountain and is now located at Riverside, Cal. Susan, who resides with her father and Maxwell S., a student in the Free Academy. Mrs. Cooley died in March,-1879, loved esteemed by all. Mr. Cooley has held many positions Of trust with business concerns. He was book-keeper for Stephen T. Arnot from. 1861 to 1865. June 15, 1865, he entered the employ of the Elmira Rolling Mill first as a book keeper. In jan. 1877, he promoted secretary and treasurer of the company which position he fills at present. He was clerk of the Board Supervisors ten years; treasurer of the county twelve years, and served one term as alderman. He has been an honored member of the Board of Education for many years. He has been an honored member the Masonic fraternity since 1856. His father,Levi J., was born at Sugar Loaf, Orange County; N.Y He married Susan, only daughter of Guy Maxwell of Elmira. .
Cooper John L., son. of William, was born near Ithaca,Tompkins County, and N. Y. October 10, 1830, and by trade is a blacksmith.April 10, 185l he married Matilda, daughter of Elisha and Maria Hammond.August 8, 1862, he enlisted in Company One Hundred and Seventh Infantry New Volunteers, joined the Army of the Potomac in The Twelfth Army Corps he participated in the battles of Antietam, Chancelorsville, and Gettysburg. The regiment Was then transferred to the command of General Thomas, and was consolidated with the Eleventh Army Corps, being afterward known as the Twelfth Army Corps. He was honorably discharged in June 1865. at Elmira. His father Who was born in New Jersey, married Phebe Longcoy, and they had six children Daniel, John L Caroline, Mary J., Esther A., and Phoebe.
Cooper John N. was bon in Ithaca. July 18, 1839. His father moved to this county, and here John N received a common education and was engaged in various mechanical pursuits. In 1871, he formed a partnership with J. R. Reid in manufacturing architectural ironwork. He has, been conducting a successful business. is a member and trustee of the Baptist church. Mr. Cooper married in Elmira October 30, 1873 a daughter of David H. Tuthill, an old settler of Elmira who died July 1873.Of a family of four children two survive. The firm of Reid Cooper are builders of steam engines and boilers, smoke stacks, shafting and pulleys,couplings, boxes, - etc. -They are successors to A. & S Turner. The latter succeeded ASAP Blevin, who put up the plant in 1842
Cornell John a. born in Ithaca educated in the public schools enlisted in the fall of 1863 in company A. One Hundred and Ninth Infantry New York Volunteers, and in June, 1865 was transferred to the Fifty first Veteran Infantry New York Volunteers, being honorably discharged August 27, 1865 He is by occupation a carpenter and builder. He married,December 18. 1866, Sarah 3., daughter of Morris and Sarah S. Cummings,of Luzerue County, Pa., and they have had four children, viz.: two who died in infancy, Warren G., and Mabel. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell have been residents of Elmira fourteen years. He is a member of Lodge No. 95, F and A. M., Elmira. His father, Cordon, was born in 1819. He married Hannah Lavms Patchen, of Newfield, Tompkins County, N. Y., by whom he had nine children Cordelia, Nelson, Alvira, John A, Ira M., Charles A., Minnie, Floyd L.,and Ada M.
Couch, Arthur S., was born in Sullivan County, N. Y., September 21, 1853, was ed ucated in the graded schools and in Elmira Academy,and for a number of years was book keeper for a Boston leather firm in Elmira. In 1876 he began the manufacture of glue under the firm name of A. S. Couch & Co., and in 1887 became president of the New York Glue Company. Three years afterward he assumed control of the business in his own name, his factory being located east of New town Creek. He employs twenty men; His father, Stephen B. Couch, carried on a tannery from 1867 until 1876 under the firm name of Couch, Kinley & Ca. October 14, 1880,Mr. Couch married Josie L daughter of William T. Hamer, one of the earliest settlers of Elmira. They have four children Ethel H., Arthur S., Jr., Clarence A., and Amy L. The family came to Elmira in 1858. His father and brother are manufacturing glue in Buffalo. One of their ancestors was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and received as compensation for his services. Coney Island. Mr. Couch’s grandfather, Ebenezer Couch, was a native of Connecticut.
Coykendell, Edward, H., born in New Jersey November
2 1866 received a common education. The family moved to Elmira in 1871,
and in September 1885 he began working with the Northern Central Railroad.Company as train agent, which position he still holds, August 10, 1884,he married Florence B, only daughter of James C, and 8arab. A. Mayer. They have one son, Walter J., born September 26 1885. His father Andrew J was born in Newtown, N. Y, about l836. He married Sally J. Bonnell, of Montague, Sussex County N J by whom he had seven children three of whom died in infancy,William was killed in 1877, and three survive, as follows IsaaçJacob, and Edward H.
Crocker, Elwood B. born in Sacramento, Cal., February 13 1868 and is an adopted son Of Judge Edwin B Crocker, who died in Sacramento in about 1874 He was educated in college and the New York schools. His father was a judge of the higher court and was largely connected with the Central Pacific RR.
Cronk Hanger Co, The This company was organized and
incorporated in Elmira in 1885 with Charles R. Pratt as president and C.
F. Carrier secretary and treasurer. Its capital stock is $50,000, its manufactory being at Havana and its business headquarters in Elmira, Comparatively a new industry it started in a small way, but its growth has been rapid and continuous, it increase for the past three years. It employs from thirty to forty men in the shops and keeps five on the road. The Cronk hanger is so1d throughout the Unite States. Its specialties are steel covered anti friction barn-door hangers of the two separate designs under patent of both Cronk and Carrier double braced steel rail. Cronks adjustable steel roller steel hangers, Cronks steel hangers for wood trucks, etc.
Cupp. Joseph F. born in Pa. July 14, 1864 was educated in the public schools and in Muncy Normal School. He is a railway man for eight years and is now night yardmaster for the Northern Central RR Company.He married June 18, 1889 Clara, oldest daughter of Henry and Addie Rice of Phelps, Ontario Co. she was born in Paw Paw Mich. Henry father of Joseph F. Was born in Newberry pa. In 1839. He married Margaret Layton of his native county and state. They had twelve children, eight of whom are living; Carrie M., Joseph F., Leslie L., Hoyt, Emma L., Newton, William, and Truman G.