Acla, Fayette
Skilled dairyman and gardner at Binghamton State Hospital, born in Vestal Center Mar. 29, 1881, s/o James Dwight and Sarah Frances (Barlow) Acla, married Jan. 1, 1916 to May Sidney Hait, s/o Charles E. and Margaret (Cooley) Hait.

Adams, Norman C.
Pres. Elliott Engineering Company of Susquehanna, Pa., born Feb. 25, 1880, married Helen L. Gillispie in 1902, d/o William T. and Mary Ann (Lester) Gillispie of Harford, Pa., one child, Isabella H. born 1905.

Ahearn, Charles K.

Realtor, born in Whitney Point Sept. 11, 1882, s/o John M. and Ellen (Kerne) Ahern of Marathon, one son, Charles K. born 1909.

Alderman, Thomas B.

Endicott businessman in the automotive accessories and repair, born Aug. 24, 1882 in Dundee, NY, s/o Rufus and Edith (Dennis) Alderman, married Oct. 28, 1903, Mary Elizabeth Crane, born Apr. 10, 1886, d/o Elias and Mary (Bartholomew) Crane, children, Halsey, born Apr. 15, 1915 and Paul Edward born Feb. 14, 1918.

Alderman, Luther
Farmer, Castle Creek, born Jan. 1, 1882, s/o Edmond and Elta (Gray) Alderman, married Aug. 4, 1901 to Mamie E. Slack, born Jan. 27, 1882, d/o William and Rosie L. (Adams) Slack, one daughter, Wilma Eloise.

Allen, James M.
Dairyman, born June 20, 1886, Harford, Cortland Co., s/o Albert and Hattie (Sweetland) Allen , married in Union May 4, 1907 to Flora Pangburn born Aug. 16, 1888 in Binghamton, d/o Elmer and Almeda (Bakeman) Pangburn, one daughter Leah born Sept. 25, 1908.

Allen, Rennie
Leading undertaker of Endicott, born Juny 16, 1885 in Maine, NY, s/o John J. and Lettie A. (Smith) Allen, married Sept, 18, 1906 to Jessie A. Dudley, d/o Dr. Dwight and Alice (Haskins) Dudley, children, Audley D. born Dec. 15, 1907 and J. Ward born Nov. 11, 1911.

Ames, George J.
Office manager Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company, born June 30, 1865,s/o Jessie and Lydia Ames, married in 1890 Lydia Edwards, d/o Ira Edwards, one daughter Agnes.

Anderson, Floyd
Attorney in the law firm of Green, Blakesley & Anderson, born Jan. 24, 1891 in Bainbridge, Chenango County s/o Jessie L. and Abbie (Holcomb) Anderson of Troy , NY, merchant in Bainbridge for 30 years, moved to Whitney Point, married Edna Mattice of Middleburg, NY, one child, Warren M. born 1915.

Anderson, William P.
General manager of All Computer Tabulating Recording Company with headquarters in Endicott, born in Montgomery County June 1, 1881, s/o of Nathan Moore and Ann Elizabeth (Pechin) Anderson, married Mar. 13, 1919 to Gertrude Simpkins, d/o Rev. A.W. Simpkins of Raleigh, NC.

Andrews, Eugene
Born Sept. 12, 1843 in Collinsville, Conn., s/o Fredric and Julia (Merritt) Andrews, married Aug. 22, 1867 in Union Center to Eliza A. Robinson d/o Darius and Hannah Robinson, one daughter Elna G. born Dec. 7, 1869.

Andrews, Frank
Born Mar. 5, 1865, s/o Jesse and Charlotte Andrews, married Ina J. Bakeman of Owego, NY in 1882, children, Charlotte, married E.H. Rockfeller, Irene E. a teacher in Binghamton, Anna Pauline and Florence L. and Evelyn who died in infancy.

Angell, Clarence F.
Owner of garage and sales station in Endicott, born July 21, 1892 in Wilksbarre, Pa. , s/o James and Anna (Parker) Angell, married Sept,.2, 1916 in Wilksbarre to Mary H. Clapper born Dec. 22, 1891 in Stephensville, Pa., d/o John and Phoebe (Strickland) Clapper, one daughter, Phoebe Ruth.

Angell, Louis H.
Established Cloverdale Farms, born Feb. 14, 1866, in New Berlin, Chenango County, s/o Israel and Susan M. (Phelps) Angell, married Edna M Chapin of New Berlin in 1890, children, Stella, married L.F. Quinn, Edwin and Leola M.

Anthony, John J.
Born Oct. 17, 1876 in Luzerne, Pa., s/o John J. and Mary Caroline (Dorset) Anthony of Pa. , married in 1901 to Blanche Smith of Apalachin, children, Beatrice A. and Margaret C.

Ash, Robert Foster
Born July 1, 1898 in Binghamton, s/o Benjamin T. and Fanny (Smith) Ash, natives of this city, married in 1920 to Helen Yetter of Binghamton.

Ash, Charles Calvin
Born Oct. 16, 1880, s/o Charles of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. and Alice (Crofut) Ash, married in 1913 to Jane Soden of Sidney, NY, children , Charles W.,born 1915 and John Robert born 1918.

Ashley, Douglas
Lawyer , born May 23, 1881 in Binghamton, s/o Robert A. of Waterloo, Wisconsin and Alida U.Ashley of Susquehanna, Pa., graduated from Princeton University, married Eliza R. Stone, d/o Charles M. Stone, one child, Lois E. born 1915.

Atwell, Herbert J.
Secretery and treasurer of Wilcox Glove Company, born Feb.4, 1876, s/o Charles and Adelaide (Dewey) Atwell of Mountaindale, NY, married 1900 to Frances E. Hazelett of Danbury, Conn., children, Adelaide born 1903 and Evelyn born 1905.

Auchinachie, Alexander
Firm of Auchinchie & Bush Plumbing, born in Binghamton June 26, 1882, s/o Rev. Alexander and Mary (Russell) Auchinchie, married Apr. 4, 1901 to Mabel E. Truax of Binghamton, children, Alexander R. born Jan. 18, 1906, Elizabeth born Dec. 22, 1909 and Ralph born Sept. 4, 1916.

Axtell, Clayton Morgan
Leading phyisician of Deposit, born Feb. 24, 1886 Barbourville, NY, s/o Delos and Mary Elizabeth Axtell, married Sept. 4, 1914 at Akron, Ohio to Olive Auroa Vosburgh, d/o Walter Stewart and Ella Frances (Sherer) Vosburgh, children, Clayton Morgan born Aug. 4, 1916 , Ruth Vosburgh born Mar. 13, 1920 and Elizabeth Ella born Sept, 29, 1922.

Axtell, Everett H.
Postmaster in Deposit, born Mar. 5, 1876 in Barberbourville, NY s/o Henry and Rebecca Axtell, married in Tompkins , Delaware County, NY to Jeanette H. Hoag, d/o Morris and Lucy (Hathaway) Hoag.

Ayers, George
Automotive business in Johnson City, born 1890 Richford, Tioga County, NY, s/o Willis and Nora Ayers, married July 1914 to Goldie W. Fuller, d/o James F. and Lena Fuller, children,George, Jr., Eileen, Morris and Eva.

Ash, Robert Foster
Born July 1, 1898 in Binghamton, s/o Benjamin T. and Fanny (Smith) Ash, natives of this city, married in 1920 to Helen Yetter of Binghamton.

Babcock, Charles B.
Founder of the hardware company of Babcock, Hinds&Underwood, he was born Mar.7, 1874 in Binghamton, s/o Burton M. and Helen Elizabeth (Morris) Babcock, d/o Lewis Morris, married Adeline Metzgar of Binghamton, children, Mary Elizabeth, Burton M. and John M. who died in infancy.

Bailey, Samuel J. born June 24, 1875 in Owego, NY s/o Joseph B. and Amelia (Vickery) Baliey, secretary and treasurer of the firm Lowell, Bailey& Co., wholesale and retail jewelry, married Nov. 11, 1905 to Frances Keener of Philadelphia, Pa., one child Winafred.

Baldwin, Edward L.
One of lestershire's earliest settlers, a dealer in coal, hay, feed and buliding supplies, born Apr. 30, 1858, s/o John and Ella (Stevens) Baldwin of LaRaysville, Pa., married Mary Cole, d/o James and Emaline Cole, children, Stanley Cole, born 1901 and Esther Mallett born 1903.

Ballard, Hubert D.
Treasurer and general manager of Ballard Silk Works , a manufacturer of fine silk, born May 24, 1877 in Tioga County, s/o E.T. and Ettie E. (Bauder) Ballard, married Edna Eastman in 1898, one son, born Mar. 14, 1909.

Banks, John C.
Born June 24, 1876 in Binghamton, s/o Abraham and Mary Banks, married in 1919 to Nellie Willet, d/o Robert and Elizabeth (Lyons) Willet, children, Dorothy, Naida and Beverly N.

Barber, Lyle K.
Sole proprieter of the Star Realty, born May 15, 1893 at North Jackson, Pa., s/o Emery and Hattie (Case) Barber, married Louise Eldridge in 1913, one child, Juanita I. born 1918.

Barlow, George H., Jr.
Real easate, born Jan. 29, 1879, s/o George H. and Nettie (Seaman), engaged in the tobacco business in the early years, married Dec. 9. 1904 to Marie S. Stoughton of Greene, Chenango County, d/o John C. and Ella (Treadway) Stoughton, one child, George H.

Barnard, Robert Henry
President of Barnard Bakery of Greene, NY, born Apr. 3, 1879, s/o Edward A. and Harriet A. (Lyon) Barnard, married July 29, 1902 to Katherine Louise Raymond, born in Owego, one daughter Delores born 1906.

Barnes, Albert S.
Born Jan. 13, 1869 in Franklin, Delaware County, s/o Willard and C.M. ( Sullard) Barnes , graduated from Cornell University, married 1895 to Katherine Herman, children, Marjorie L. and Helen S., w/o Lloyd Lambert.

Barnes, Fred E.
Born in Venice, NY June 10, 1867, s/o B.F. Barnes, a farmer of Cayuaga County and Wealthy Spaulding formerly a native of Moravia, NY. He attended public schools and entered Peekskill Military Academy before coming to Binghamton and engaging in the real eatate business.In 1897 he formed a partnership with A.B.Smith under the firm name of Barnes, Smith & Company, engaging in the manufacturer of cigars.It grew from as very small beginning to four factories. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners the Binghamton Country Club and Chamber of Commerce. He married June 27, 1893 to May I. Orton of Binghamton, d/o Dr. John G. and Helen M. Orton, one child, Orton Spaulding.

Barnes, Jasper
Lumberman and farmer , born Oct. 18, 1838 in Cumberland, Pa. , s/o Jacob and Marietta (Squires), married Jan. 6, 1863 in Harford, Cortland County, NY, to Henriatta Verrean, d/o Francis and Elizabeth (Gray) Verrean, children, Bessie L. born May 11, 1882 married Henry Stratton and Earl Lansing born Dec. 18, 1889.

Bailey, Samuel J.
born June 24, 1875 in Owego, NY s/o Joseph B. and Amelia (Vickery) Baliey, secretary and treasurer of the firm Lowell, Bailey& Co., wholesale and retail jewelry, married Nov. 11, 1905 to Frances Keener of Philadelphia, Pa., one child Winafred.

Banks, John C.
Born June 24, 1876 in Binghamton, s/o Abraham and Mary Banks, married in 1919 to Nellie Willet, d/o Robert and Elizabeth (Lyons) Willet, children, Dorothy, Naida and Beverly N.

Barber, Lyle K.
Sole proprieter of the Star Realty, born May 15, 1893 at North Jackson, Pa., s/o Emery and Hattie (Case) Barber, married Louise Eldridge in 1913, one child, Juanita I. born 1918.

Barnes, Stanley,
Owner of two flower shops, born Aug. 5, 1888, s/o Charles Judson and Ella ( Griswold) Barnes, married in 1915 to Katherine Prentice of Glasgow, Scotland, children, Mary Elizabeth born 1917 and Stanley G., Jr. born 1921.

Bartlett, Arthur Strong
Pres. Chenango Valley Bank and director of First Nations Bank, founded by his father Issac L., born in Binghamton Apr. 2, 1847 and died Mar. 17, 1920, married in Monticello, NY to Kate Mapledorn, d/o James B. and Sarah (Teller) Mapledorn.

Bartlett, Isaac L
Blacksmith, of the Bartlett Gun Works family and descendent of Robert Bartlett of Plymouth Colony, born June 20,1813, first 16 years he lived in Owego, Tioga County, NY, began the Bartlett Lumber Co. in Binghamton, married May 1846 to Emily Banks of Bridgeport, Conn., children, Arthur Strong, Laura B. who married Herbert E.Smith, Isaac L. and Emily who married Sidney T. Clark.

Barton, George W.
Born Aug. 1, 1850 Union, s/o Nathaniel and Polly (Crane) Barton, founder of a grist mill and a prominent businessman, married in Appalachin, NY to Rosaline Tyler born in Owego Sept. 22, 1855, d/o James and Emaline (Houghton) Tyler, children, Cora May born Sept. 17, 1872, Harry born July 14, 1875, married Effie Bush, Dana E. born May 18, 1878, married Velma.Dyer, Frank L., born Apr. 25, 1887, married Nina Groats, Lena born May 20, 1896 married Archie Glann.

Barton, Lester
Sucessful automotive repair business, born Aug. 21, 1898 in Pottersville, Pa. s/o Julius and Ida Barton, married July 22, 1907 in Union to Mary Kenney born May 12, 1888 in Kansas City, Kansas, children, Margaret born May 12, 1908 and Madelon born Aug. 12, 1918.

Bates, Rear Admiral Alexander,
40 years of his life spent in the service of the country as an officer in the Navy, born in Brooklyn, NY Nov. 25, 1842, died Feb. 19, 1917, married Mar.31, 1891 to Fanny J. Everts, children, John Everts of New York City, and Barbara Bates married John Leonard Hart.

Bates, Watts Comstock
Vice president of George Q. Moon & Co., Inc., graduated from Binghamton's High School, born 1865 in New York City, s/o Robert John and Frances (Comstock) Bates, married in 1909 to Marion Owens of Binghamton.

Baty, Larwence E. ,
Vulcanizing Automotive Repair Co. in Union, operator of one of the best oil stations, born Feb. 7, 1881 in Vestal, s/o Ranson and Josephine (Dewey) Baty, married June 23, 1919 in Vermont to Susie Lainhart, born Oct. 11, 1885 in the state of Maine, d/o Arthur and Ella (Cummings)Lainhart.

Barnum, Frederick,
Real estate business in Security Mutual building in Binghamton, born in Chicago, Ill. May 21, 1871, s/o Benjamin and Katherine (Schlicter) Barnum, married Edith Dewey of Onondaga County, d/o David J. and Mary A. Dewey.

Baxter, Earle H.
Pres. of Baxter-Murray Motor Sales, born in Chenango County, Sept. 9, 1886, s/o Albert E. and May (Parker) Baxter, started a business for himself under the name of Central Service Station at Collier and Hoadley Streets., married in 1909 Florence O'connor, one daughter, Dorothy.

Baxter, Dell B.
Real estate, s/o Jessie Baxter, born Apr. 1, 1878 in West Endicott, purchased a farm and became associated with Stout Farm Agency, married first, Bertha Pike, who died in 1909, children, Jessie C. born 1901, Preston born 1907 and Bertha born 1909, married second in 1911, Minnie Watson in Pa., children, Watson B.born 1912, Delberta born 1914, Ruth M. born 1916 and Martha G, born 1921.

Bayless, Franklin J.
Born in Corbettsville, Feb. 12, 1865, moved to Wisconsin, worked as bank teller, returned in two yerars, bookkeeper at Merchants National Bank, became associated with his brother, George C., in the pulp and paper business , married June 6, 1894 to Cleone Fraser Wilson, d/o of George Wilson, one son, John.

Beall, George Omar
Dairyman, owns 300 acres, born Jan. 16, 1896 in Richmond, Indianna, s/o Cash and Flora (Hoener) Beall, enlisted in Feb. 28, 1918, sent to Liverpool ,England, 77th Div., upon his return, he bagan farming., married July 25, 1917 at Binghamton to Alta Sibley, born in Hawyleton Jan. 25, 1917, d/o Frank E. and Edith (Rawley) Sibley, two sons, George Omar, born Apr. 23, 1920 and Edward Clay, born June 19, 1921.

Beardsley, Dr. Ray
Born Coventry, Chenango County, s/o Dr.G.F. and Jane (Cornish) Beardsley, telegraph operator on the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, graduated from L.I. College of Medicine in 1895, returned to Bingamhton and associated himself with his father, married Oct. 26, 1898 to Carrie A. Simrell of Luzerene County, Pa.d/o Nelson and Sarah Jane (Chase) Simrell, one daughter, Muriel born May 21, 1900.

Beavan, James F.
Associated with Endicott Ford Co., later his own business, born in Windsor July 28, 1889, s/o James and Ada (Andrews) Bevan, married in 1913 to Rhen Cooley, d.o William and Nellie Cooley, one child, Aubrey. ( as spelled)

Beckwith, Charles R.
established florist business, born in Windsor July 18, 1854, s/o George W. and Sally Ann (Scott) Beckwith, married Mar. 15, 1882 in Binghamton to Ella A. Jewell, born Sept,5, 1854, d/o Walter and Jane (Lewis), children, Earl born dec, 25, 1883, Florence born Aug. 7, 1886 and Louis born Mar. 25, 1890.

Beecher, Henry M.
Pres. Wilkinson Mfg. and owner of Beecher Bro's., dealers in fruits and syrups, born in Rushford, Alleghany County, s/o Norman and Lois (George) Beecher of Livingston County , married Oct. 29, 1879 to Katherine Elizabeth Miles, d/o Nelson Miles of Lapeer, Michigan, children, Nettie born Mar. 15, 1883, married Charles Jameson of NYC, and Grace Lois born Ja. 19, 1887 married Sidney Clark.

Beers, Archie S.
Prop. of Beers Ice Cream Co., est. by this father, born in Tioga County Feb. 27, 1877, s/o Frank J. and Helen H. (Thomas) Bers, married Jesse C. Cevling of Newton, NJ, ,one son, Roland.

Beers, Elmer W.
President and Manager of beers Construction Company, born October 5, 1865 in Delaware County, NY, son of James T. and Cornelia (Richmond) Beers, natives of Delaware County, educated in the schools of Auroa, Ill. and college in Scranton, pa. married first, Elizabeth Parsons who died in 1819 without children, married second Emma Van Valin of Wash., DC., one child, Jack Elmer born in 1921.

Beman, Frank
Executive head of Beman Organ Co., manufacturers of pipe organs, married Dec. 1, 1880 to Fannie L. Abbott, d/o Louis and Amelia (Merrill) Abbott, one child, Myron C.

Benedict, Archie William
Agent for the DL7W Railroad at Port Crane, born Jan. 31, 1893 in Afton, Chenango County, s/o Lyman C. and Olive (Scott) Benedict, married Dec, 18, 1913 in Tunnel to Hazel may Holcomb, born May 30, 1891, d/o Charles E. and Elmira (Way) Holcomb, two sons, Wilbur H. born Oct. 12, 1916 and Lauren A. born May 10, 1920.

Bennett, Clark Eugene
born Aug. 21, 1879 in Center Lisle, s/o William and Elizabeth (Logan) Bennett, engaged in businesss in Endicott and connected with the State Bank of Endicott, married Oct. 22, 1912 to Frances Myrtle Boyd, born July 4, 1883 in Birchardville, Susquehanna County, Pa. , d/o John and Emma Angeline (Blasdell) Boyd.

Bennett, Harvey
Vice pres. of John Morgan Co., largest wholesale-retail dry goods between NYC and Buffalo, born Sept. 26, 1878 in Bennettsville, Chenango County, s/o George p. and Mary (Beardsley) Bennett, married Nov. 22, 1900 to Gertrude E. Morgan of Pittson, Pa., d/o John L. and Anne (Phillips) Morgan, children, J. Morgan born Oct. 5, 1903 and Dorothy L. born Sept. 22, 1909.

Bierer, Ralph W.
Director of the firm Dunn & McCarthy, born Mar. 2, 1891 in Warren County, Virginia, son of John and Susan (Painter) Bierer , graduated from Washington and Lee University, married in 1915, Elizabeth Beach; one child, Elizabeth B. born Aug. 1, 1918.

Bishop, Junius Frederick
Owner of J.F. Bishop Company, leading manufacturer of cabinets and mill work, born Nov. 10, 1850 , son of George and Lorinda (Schofield) Bishop, and died June 18, 1921, married Oct. 17, 1900, Dorothy Pease of Whitney Point, daughter of Alonzo and Mary ( Siens) Pease.

Bixby, Albert Howe
Paymaster of Endicott-Johnson born Oct. 13, 1853 in Webster, Mass, son of Jesse and Mary (Dodge) Bixby, came to Binghamton in the employee of Shapely & Wells, later to Lestershire Manufacturing Co, later to become Endicott-Johnson, director of the First National Bank and Workers Trust in Johnson City, married Oct. 17, 1887 Adaline Squires, daughter of Richard and Margaret A. (Carhart) Squires; one child, Geneva Adeline born Aug. 21, 1889, died in 1907.

Blakeslee, Charles G.
Born 1884 in Hooper, a graduate of Albany Law School, admitted to New York State bar in 1909, member of the firm Green, Blakeslee, & Anderson, a member of the Masons, Elks, Kalurah Shriners, married Apr. 29, 1812 Ethel White of Albany and NYC.; one daughter, Marion W. born August 1916.

Blanding, Lovell M
Founder of Blandings Electrical Supply, born in Sherberne, Chenango County, Oct. 7, 1864, son of William and Polly (Morgan) Blanding, married Julia Blanding; children, Eugenie married Robert Ackerman, Leland who died in 1919, Donald of Elmira and Harold, manager of Blandings Electrical Supply.

Blass, Henry J.
Born Feb. 9, 1894 in New York City, son of Jacob and Johanna Blass, natives of Germany, married Apr. 3, 1919 Winifred Fairbrother, born in Vestal Center, July 17, 1892 daughter of Sylvanus and Florence Amanda (Jenner) Fairbrother, owned a general hardware store and identified with State Bank of Endicott.

Blewer, Charles E.
Born Dec. 11, 1874 in Veteran, Chemung County, NY son of Charles A. and Sarah J. (Hewitt) Blewer of Tioga County, traveling agent for the Binghatom Press and became manager of it's cirulation department, married 1899 in Penna. to Eva Haney of Susquehanna, Pa.; children, Margaret E. born in 1900 and Marion A. born 1903.

Bloom, Myer, M.D.
Born Apr. 2, 1891, Ellenville, NY son of Solomon and Bertha (Markowitz) Bloom, graduated from Syracuse University, member of the Masons, Legion Post # 80 Binghamton, New York State Medical Association and the Broome County Medical Society.

Boardman, Albert H.
Born Albany, NY Feb. 26, 1863, son of William P. and Catherine (Morris) Boardman, the daughter of Rev. Henry Morris of Binghamton, Albert became associated with the firm, Smith, Kinney Company makers of work clothes, one of the largest in the state. He married May 31, 1893 Mary Stowell, daughter of Rev. A.D. and Laura Stowell of Binghamton.

Boland, Frank J. ,
A building contractor with 300 men on his payroll, buliding homes for Harry L. Johnson, Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company, born Apr. 3, 1888 in Warren Center, Pa.son of John J. and Delia (Flaherty) Boland, he married in Johnson City, NY Feb.14, 1912 to Christine DeKay, daughter of Joseph and Nora (Gould) DeKay; one child, Evelyn Mae born July 22, 1919.

Bolt, August A.
Born in Frankufurt-on-Main, Germany, son of Adolph Bolt, settled in Binghamton in 1898 and continued the Binghamton Training School on Fairview Ave. for the "backward and mental defectives" which began in 1881 by Miss S.A. Doolittle,. He married in 1904 in New Hampshire to Grace Day; children, Harris died at age 18 months, Waldemar born 1908, Anita M. born 1912 and Erma Grace born 1915.

Boyd, Norman Alexander
Born in San Fransoico, Calif. Jan. 28, 1881, son of William and Jennie L (Peck) Boyd, received his education in the schools of Alameda, Calif. and continued in the public schools of Binghamton, he returned to Calif. in the employ of Diamond Match Company, later returning to New York and became manager and secretary of Crandall & Stone when consolidated with Brewer Titchner Co., editor of the Binghamton newspaper the " Leader ", married Oct. 12, 1907 at Piermont-on-the-Hudson in NY to Edith Ledyard Main, daughter of William and Fannie (Fillebrown) Main, two children, Dorothy born July 8, 1908 and Norman Alexander, Jr. born Jan. 7, 1914.

Bradbury, Vivian West
A native of Rockland County, NY spent most of his life in Binghamton, became interested in journalisn and was publisher of two weekly newspapers. He was born Feb. 14, 1885 in Haverstraw, Rockland County, NY, son of Lewis, a sea captain and Adelaide (Lamourex) Bradbury . His mother was born in Binghamton.. He attended Lowell School of Business and was associated withEndicott Box and Lumber Company, Endicott Johnson and later the publishing business. He was a member of the Endicott Chamber of Commerce, Masons, Odd Fellows, Rotary Club, and a memeber of the Central Methodist Episcopal Church. He married Laura B. Walters of Hornell, NY and had two children; Eleanor A. born 1909 and Norma Elizabeth born 1919.

Bradley, Dwight H.
Born Jan. 4, 1885 in Butler County, Pa. , son of Edward H. born in Hartford, Conn. and Sarah E. (Miller) Bradley, born in Pa.. He was employed First National Bank of Binghamton, the Chenango Valley Bank and established the Universal Motor Company, dealing with Ford products.He was a member of the Binghamton Club, the Country Club, Sportsmans Association, Automobile Dealers Association, the Masons, YMCA, Kalurah Temple, the Chamber of Commerce and the First Presbyterian Church. He married , in 1914, Edith Doolittle of Binghamton.

Bradley, Harry W.
Born in Binghamton Oct. 3, 1874, son of Henry W. , born Amsterdam, NY and Sarah M. (Miner) Bradley, born Victory, NY. He was in the employ of Smith, Kinney & Company, a manufacturer of work clothes, a traveling salesman in the beginning and later became a director of the company which occupied 6 floors of a building and employed over 90 people.He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, YMCA, Masons, and the First Congregational Church. He married , in 1898, May E. Wilcox and had two children; Bernice R. born 1909 and Doris L. born 1912.

Brainard, C.W.
Vice president of the Elliott Manufacturing Company was born in Susquehanna County, Pa. June 18, 1892. He received his education in his home town and served in the 505th Air Squadron during World War 2, being discharged as First Sergeant. He married in 1920, L.May Johnson of Lenoxville, Pa. daughter of Freeman and Ida (Knickerbocker) Johnson.

Briggs, Jesse A.
Born in Tioga County, NY , March 22, 1890, son of Edwin and Alice (Bogart) Briggs. He was a technican under Dr. George Fox at the Kilmer Pathological Labotatory. Further studies in laboratory and research work enabled him to begin a career in this line and employed at the Binghamton State Hospital, in it's research department. During the war, he enlisted in the Army and was assinged to research work in St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Wash., D.C. He was a member of the Otseningo Lodge, the Masons and the Baptist Church in Binghamton,. He married in 1910 to Nina May Townsend, daughter of Verian and Ida (Andrus) Twonsend and had one daughter, Thelma Charlotte born December 30, 1914.

Brink, Charles Post
Born in Binghamton Januray 27, 1890, son of Otis and Elizabeth Brink. He graduated from Binghamton High School in 1908 and began studies in the profession of law in the offices of Curtis, Keenan & Tuttle. He was admitted to the bar in 1913 and became a member of the law firm upon it's reorganization and known as, Keenan, Brink & Harrison. He was a member of Binghamton Rotary Club and St. Pauls Roman Catholic Church.

Britton, Orson L'H.
Born in Wyoming, Ohio, June 19, 1879, son of Dr. Orson and Georgette (Delephaine)Britton. He completed his education at Lowell Business College and became an agent for the Travelers Insurance Company. In 1917, he opened his own insurance business in the Security Mutal Building in Binghamton. He was a member of Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, treasurer for the Fresh Air Fund, taught classes at the Binghamton Boys Club, the Masons, Otseningo Lodge, Humane Society, Rotary Club, Elks, eligible to join the Sons of the American Revolution and a member of the First Preysbyterian Church of Binghamton. He married , January 15, 1907, Maraget M. Fancher, daughter of A.D. and Hattie (McElroy ) Fancher and were the parents of two children, Harriet D. born 1914 and Orson J. born 1917.

Bromley, Raymond J.
Born in Utica, NY November 20, 1891, son of Joseph and Mary Louise (Bryant) Bromley. He received his education in the public schools of Binghamton and attended Lowell Business College and Riley Business School. He was bookkeeper for Barnes & Smith, manufacturer of cigars and later became associated with Time Recording Company( now IBM). He married Marie I. Burtis, daughter of D.L. and Etta ( Beaver ) Burtis and were the parents of two children, Joseph R. born 1913 and Elizabeth Jane born 1921.

Brooks, Frank L.
Pres. of the Brooks Candy Company, born in Broome County, November 11, 1870, son of Law S. , a native of Cortland County and Loretta (Tanner) Brooks. He received his education in Binghamton schools and attended Lowell Business College. He was founder of the firm, Brooks-Clement Company, wholesaling confectioneries, of nuts,and fountain supplies. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Binghamton, County Club, Masons, Shriners, Kalurah Temple and Methodist Church. He married October 11, 1905 , Ada Mae Ives, daughter of William Frederick and Ella Antoinette (Kent) Ives.

Broome, George Cochrane
His grandfather, Captain John Lloyd Broome served in the War of 1812 and his great grandfather Lieutenant Colonel Broome, served in the Revolution; and Broome County was named after him in 1806. George was born in Brooklyn, NY, December 7, 1873, son of Lieutenant Colonel John Lloyd and Loretta (Cochrane) Broome.He attended Harvard University, was an active realtor and served in the military. He married Mary Orne Keyworth on April 12, 1898 in Wash., D.C., daughter of Frederick and Anne (Orne) Keyworth. They were the parents of one daughter, Mary Josephine, born March 15, 1900.

Brown, Howard W.
Born in Broome County August 21, 1866, son of James S., native farmer of Broome County. He established the Binghamton Motor Company and built the Carlton Hotel. He was a member of the Elks Club, Binghamton Sprttsmans Club, Automobile Club,and the Methodist Episopal Church. He married in 1890 Albertine Cash and the had one daughter, Emma May.

Brown, John A.
Born August 7, 1863 in town of Nanticoke , son of Daniel and Catherine (Daly) Brown. He received his education at Whitney Point Academy and pursued an education in the field of law , was admitted to the bar in 1888. He married on Nov. 4, 1896 to Adele Boyd, daughter of Adam and Schyler and Alice (Hillard) Boyd of Patterson, New Jersey.

Brownlow, James Gordon
Born in Elmira, NY Sept. 25, 1878, son of James and Sarah Brownlow, his father for many years a wagon maker in Elmira. He entered the employ of L.J. Kingsley, a dealer in carriage hardware. He was secretary of the Binghamton Dress Manufacturing Company and was owner of the Neutralized Tea Company. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Committee of the Red Cross, Elks, Rotary Club, and a member of Christ Church. He married, in Binghamton, Jan. 20, 1906 to Alice Cary Blish, daughter of Edwin and Sarah L. Blish, one daughter, Mary Alice, born Sept. 10, 1908.

Brunner, John D.
Born in Binghamton, Mar.5, 1885, son of John D. and Nellie L. (Rhodes) Brunner. He graduated from Binghamton High and became associated with First National Bank, was secretary of the Endicott Lumber and Box Company and was involved in the erection of new homes for Endicott-Johnson employees. He was Vice president of Endicott Mortgage Company, a member of the County Club, the Binghamton Club, and Christ Episcopal Church. He married in 1907 to Loretta Moore and had two children, Fred M. born October 1908 and John R. born May 1912. The Brunner and Moore families were among the first settlers of Binghamton.

Buckley, Elijah S.
Born June 13, 1848 in Sharon, Conn., son of Benjamin and Harriet Buckley. He attended school in Wassaic, NY and became associated with the Borden Milk Company. He married , in New York City, Sept. 1975 to Katie Rienhardt, daughter of Henry and Eva Rienhardt and had three children; Byron, Cliford and Helen.

Buckley, John Thomas
Born in Susquehanna, Pa., Aug. 14, 1880, son of John and Mary Buckley. He graduated from Laurel Hill Academy in Susquehanna and Holy Cross College in Worcestor, Mass and was admitted to the bar Nov. 1909. He formed a law practice with Peter J. McManus. A member of the Bar Association, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Catholic Club of New York City, the Binghamton Country Club and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church. He married in Binghamton, Dec.31, 1912 to Ines I. Joyce, daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Joyce and had children, John and Jean.

Buckley, Leo J.
Born April 11, 1879 in Susquehanna County, Pa., son of William F. and Ella ( Sulllivan) Buckley. He attended local schools here and Riley Business College . He opened his own photography studio. He was a member of International Association of Photographers , Society of Photographers of New York State, Photography Association of New England, Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Knights of Columbus, Actor's Fund of America, Kiwanis Club and a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church. He married , in 1918, Annie Rounds and had one child, John L. born Sept. 1821.

Buell, Blinn Augustus
Born in Windsor Sept. 21, 1889, son of Augustus and Lucy Emmeline (North) Buell. He attended school in Windsor and Medico-Chirurgical College in Philadelphia, he served as interne at Binghamton State Hosp. in Binghamton and was resident physican in Philadelphia General Hosp.He was superintendent at Broome County Tuberculerois Hosp. in Chenango bridge. He later began his own practice and was attending physican at Binghamton City Hosp. He was a member of the Binghamton Academy of Medicine, American Medical Association, New York State Society of Internal Medicine, Windsor Lodge of the Masons, Kalurah Temple, Elks, American Legion, having served in the war and Trinity Memorial Church. He married at Niagara Falls, NY May 6, 1916 to Emma Minch Clement, R.N., daughter of Abel and Mary Frances (Brewer) Clement prominent people of New Jersey. Children, Blinn Augustus, Jr. born Aug.5, 1918, Clement Brewer born Feb. 24, 1920 and Lucy Virginia born Aug. 24, 1921.

Buffum, George Lewis
Born July 14, 1864 in Friendsville, Pa. , son of William and Eliza (Rice) Buffum. He was engaged as a merchant for many years in the town of Union. He married in Nichols, NY , Clara Orinda Brister, daughter of and Mary Emily (Demeree) Brister. Children, Ira born Jan. 27, 1889 and Allison H. born May 29, 1893.

Bump, Austin S.
Born Nov. 14,1861, son of Hubbard and Ellen (Hill) Bump, joined his father in business of H.A. Bump and Company , a lumber firm in Binghamton, having deceided to engage in a different line of merchandise, he purchased an interest in Smith & Cloney , an arts and gifts business. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club,Rod and Gun Club, Binghamton Club , a Mason, Kalurah temple Shriners and a member of Trinity memorial Church. He married , in 1889, Lizzie Marks and had children, Nelson M. and Helen Austin who married Reid Kellam.

Bump, Roswell J.
Born in Binghamton Mar.2, 1858. He attended school in this city and took up the study of law with the firm, Hothckiss and Millard, was admitted to the bar in 1878. After practicing only six months he began the manufacturing of chairs, becoming the Binghamton Chair Company. He continued this enterprise to reach a growth of fourteen acres of land with expansion to several buildings to meet the demand of artisticly desgined chairs. He married , in 1886, Emma L. Dunckell, Little Falls, Herkimer County, NY, daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Timmerman) Dunckell,

Burdick, Floyd D.
A prominent realtor in Endicott, born Jan. 23,1882, in Johnson City, NY, son of William and Sarah (Grippen) Burdick. He married Nov. 29, 1911 to Mabel Green, daughter of J.L. and Olive (Lamberson) Green. They had children, William, Charlotte B. and Freda May.

Burley, Vine W.
Born in Potter County, Pa., Mar. 11, 1878, son of Dexter P., of Troy, NY and Charlotte ( Bailey) Burley. He was a veteran of the Civil war, and took a position with the Binghamton Railroad Company. He was a member of the Masons, Kalurah Temple and Shriners. He married in 1907, Clara E. Banks and they had two children, Dexter F. a born in 1908 and Fred A. born in 1911.

Burns, John J.
Born June 20, 1860 in Susquehanna County, Pa., son of Patrick and Margaret (Doyle) Burns. After recieving his education in the public schools of Montrose, he took up employment as a grocery clerk . He later relocated to Binghamton and began trading under the name of Burns Shoe Company, dealing exclusively in wholesale shoes and leather goods.He was a member of the Binghamton Country Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, Elks and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church. He married Sarah Quinn in 1888 and had children; Madeline C., William P., Margaret, Mary J. and Sarah P.

Cahill, John Henry
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Mar.31, 1869, son of Michael and Anna (Conlon) Cahill. He received his education in the schools of Trenton and later became employed by the United States Railway Service. He later transferred to New York City's Grand Central Station and was later transferred to Binghamton when a station was opened here. He married Elizabeth Holmes Wicoff, daughter of Edward Taylor and Martha (Tilton) Wicoff. They had two daughters, Leila and Olive.

Cahill, John M.
Born Sept, 16, 1876 in Silver Lake , Susquehanna County, son of Matthew and Rose (Lynch) Cahill. He became a teacher in his home town but received the opportunity to enter the clothing business and followed that profession for over thirty years in the village of Endicott. he was a member of the Masons, Elks and Knights of Columbus. He married in Deposit, Feb. 27, 1900, Mary Wakweman, daughter of Oscar and Mary (Burke) Wakeman. They had children; Kathryn, John M., Jr. and James P.

Cameron, Burr G.
Born in Richfield Springs, Otsego County, NY November 19, 1889, son of Vernon A. and Nora (Stauring) Cameron. He was a graduate of Syracuse University and was admitted to the bar in 1911. He came to Endicott, NY in 1919 and resumed his career in law. He purchased half interest in a fire insurance business , becoming Zimmer & Cameron. He married in 1916, Mary E. Hosford of Richfield Springs. They had four children; C. Louise born 1917, Thelma L. born 1918, Roberta M. born 1919 and Muriel P. born 1921.

Campbell, Claude R.
Born in Binghamton Sept, 7, 1876, son of Walter and Priscilla (Smith) Cameron. he graduated from Binghamton High and was employed by John R. Clakr Company, jobbers and wholesalers hatters. He established a firm Campbell & Company and engaged in the general line of insurance.He was a member of the Sportman's Club, Kiwanis, Masons and the Conklin Avenue Church. He married,in 1906, Anna D. Van Patten and were parents of children; Walter M. born in 1909, Lillian E. born 1911, Richard H. born 1913 and C. Robert, Jr. born 1914.

Card, Hermon
Born April 17, 1882 in Vestal, NY, son of Romanzo and Adelia (Campbell) Card. He was educated in the schools of that town and began early in the hardware business. He established a machine shop in Endicott known as Card & Bacon which flourished over the years. He married in Binghamton, Oct. 5, 1910 , Candace Titus born Sept. 5, 1886 in Foster, Pa. , daughter of Lucian and Edna (Williams) Titus. They had three children; Madeline born Apr. 5, 1913, Maylon born Apr. 15, 1916 and Marion E. born Dec. 2, 1921.

Cary, Ralph Stuart
Born in Binghamton August 19, 1867, son of James and Elizabeth (Littlefair) Cary. He entered the clothing business of James S. Cary Company. He later became associated with the Telometer Manufacturing Company of which he was secretary and treasure, he was a member of Kalurah Temple, Shriners, Elks, Broome County Sportsmans Association and the Country Club. He married Charlotte Dillingham.

Casey, Dr. Eugene M.
Ostepathic physician in Binghamton, a son of James and Mary (Cleary) Casey born in Port Jervis, NJ. He graduated from New Milford High School and attended Ontario Vetinary College in Canada. He married Agnes DeWitt, daughter of Evi and Anna (Wilson) DeWitt, she died in 1903 and he married in 1907 Edmira Cabana , daughter of Oliver and Edmire (Rainville) Cabana.They had children: Edmire R., Eugene J., Vincent L., Richard F., Mary Agnes and Oliver John.

Cawley, Anthony J,
Born Mar. 17, 1850 in Wayne County, Pa., settling in Endicott, he opened a blacksmith shop. He married at Carbondale, Pa. Julia Coggins, daughter of Michael and Mary Coggins. They had children; John, Joseph, Leo and Laurette.

Celler, Abraham
Born in New York City Sept. 3, 1857 son of Aaron and Esther (Rhodes) Celler. He received his education in the schools of his native place and learned the trade of cutter. He was employed in New York City for nineteen years, before coming to Endicott and associating himself with Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company. He married June 19, 1889, Emma Commings Scouten, daughter of Burton and Ophelia (Commings) Scouten.

Chernin, Bernard H.
Born in Russia June 10, 1892, member of the legal profession being admitted to the bar July 2, 1918. He built a substantial clientel and was a member of the Elks, Broome County Chamber of Commerce and Sportsman's Club. He married Mar.16, 1916, Ruth Fidelman of Elmaira, NY daughter of Joseph and Rose (Rosenblatt) Fidelman. They had two children, Kennath C. born June 1, 1919 and Minette born April 16, 1922.

Chittenden, Arthur S.
Born in Binghamton, June 27, 1872, son of Joseph and Helen (DeEtte) Chittenden, a physician of Binghamton. He received his education in the grade schools of this city, attended Yale University and John Hopkins University in Baltimore. He came to Binghamton and was associated with City Hospital and State Hospital for the Insane. He was a member of the Broome County Medical Society, Binghamton Country Club, and Masons. He married first in New York City, in 1904 to Anna Preston Beebee and had a son Joseph. He married second July 27, 1910 Winifred Browning Carrier, daughter of Montague and Delphine Browning and had two daughters , Constance and Janet.

Christian, M.R.
Born in Broome County , July 9, 1850, son of Henry W. and Laura (Gorham) Christian . After completing his education in the public schools and Canandaiga Academy, he engaged in teaching and later entered the fire insurance field. He went to Chicago, Ill. for in the employ of Smith Premier Typerwriter Company, later returning to this area and associated with Crary Company. He took active interest in the civic welfare of his home city and identifies with it's many clubs and organizations including, Rotary Club, Sportsmans Club, Masons, Order of the Red Men and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Christian, Charles Henry
Born Oct. 19, 1878 in Walton, NY son of Orton A. and Eleanor (Starbird) Chriatian. His father was a farmer and Charles H. followed this occupation until completing his education. He had a strong desire to become associated with the newspaper business and was publisher and editor of the " Harpersville Budget ". He married at Whitesboro, NY Oct. 2, 1920to Wanneta Demeree born in Harpersville July 4, 1895, daughter of Emerson and Elida (Welton) Demeree. They had one daughter, Eleanor Rhoda born Mar. 2, 1922 and one son, Chrales Henry, Jr. born ay 29, 1923.

Church, Henry P.
Born 1874 in Afton, Chenango County, NY, son of Richard R. and Cynthia M (Perry) Church. He attended Albany Business College. He taught school for many years in Chenango County and after coming to Broome County, he entered the employ of Homer J. Mitchell, in the merchantile trade. The two men later began the firm of Mitchell & Church. Henry P. was a member of the Binghamton Club, Masons, Kalurah Temple and Shriners. He married , in 1903, to Etna M. Burlingame and had one daughter, Dorothy Church born 1904.

Clark, Frank H.
Born July 26, 1858, at Center lisle, NY, son of Martin Swift and Harriet (Franklin) Clark. He attended the district schools and Lisle Academy. He went west to Cheyenne, Wyoming, residing there for nearly thirty years. He was on the news staff of the "Leader" a daily newspaper and became it's editor. He was engaged in the practice of law in that city and was in the House of Representatives. He returned to Lisle in 1911 and was associated with the Liberty Loan Commitee and historian for the village and town of Lisle.

Clark, Martin Swift
Born Feb. 15, 1830 at Center Lisle, NY , son of David and Sarah (Howland) Clark who came from Plymouth County, Mass. in 1811. He was schooled in the country and attended Troy Academy for two years. He went to California prospecting and mining, returned to Lisle and entered business with Benjamin Woodworth. He opened a general store in Lisle and continued business until a fire destroyed the building and stock. He then went to Colorado, once agin in the mining business and later to Oregaon, acquired a large flock of sheep which he droved overland to Wyoming. He then returned to Lisle to spend his remaining years.. He married Oct. 1, 1857, Harriet Franklin, daughter of John H. and Cornelia B. Franklin who came from Cayuaga County. Children, Frank C., Jennie H. and Walter M.

Clark, E. Day
Born Nov. 18, 1870 Stafford, Onondaga County, NY, son of Milton O. and Mary E. Clark. He attended school in Cayuga County and State Normal at Cortland, NY. He taught school in Truxton, Homer and became principal of Dryden High School.He took up legal studies , was admitted to the bar, in 1908, taking up the practice of law with offices in the Security Mutual Building. He was a member of the Mason, Shriners, Red Men, Binghamton Country Club and the First Baptist Church . He married at Whitney Point, Dec. 27, 1893 to Lillian P. Wheeler, daughter of John P. and Charlotte Wheeler and had one son, John O. born July 5, 1899.

Clark, John C.
Born in Binghamton, Nov. 4, 1891, son of John P., from Pittsfield, Mass. and Grace (Harding) Clark. He was president and manager of Wylie Jones Advertising Agency with home office in Binghamton and offices in London, Australia, New York City and Buffalo, NY. He was a member on the Binghamton Country Club and Rotary Club. He married July 26, 1913, Dorothy Jones of Burlington, Vermont.They had two children, John C.,Jr. born 1915 and Jean C. born 1917.

Clark, Sidney T.
Born in Binghamton, Dec. 23, 1886, son of Sidney T. and Emily (Bartlett) Clark who was the daughter of Isaac and Emily (Banks) Bartlett and grandaughter of Capt. Isaac Bartlett who came to Owego in 1813 and Binghamton in 1829, a descendent of Robert Bartlett who came to Plymouth, Mass on the " Ann " in 1623. He attended public schools in Binghamton and Yale University where he received a Bachelors degree. He associated himself with Bartlett & Company and upon on the death of Arthur Bartlett he became head of the company, his mother a grandaughter of the founder. He married May 7, 1911, Grace Beecher, daughter of Henry and Katherine (Mills) Beecher and had two children, Charles B. born Mar. 13, 1912 and Elizabeth B. born Sept. 13, 1917.

Clark, Hosea A.
Born in Montour Falls, NY, son of Robert , a native of New York and Caroline (Rhodes) Clark, the latter a native of New Jersey. He received his education in the public schools of his native place brfore coming to Binghamton. He ventured into business in the manufacturing of glass with plants in Corning, NY and Pittston, Pa. He established the Alexander Park Corp. for the purpose of breeding and raising animals for fur and food with a lot of 430 acres in Apalachin, NY. He married in 1888, Nellie L. Edwards and had one child, Bertha E.

Clark, Roger Phelps
Born in Binghamton Mar. 14, 1869, son of Edward K and Martha J. (Seymour) Clark. He attended the schools of Binghamton and Cornell University. He was admitted to the bar in 1893 and was district attorney. He later became a member of the firm Hinman,Howard & Kattell.

Clay, James Newton
Born at Waco, Texas, Jan. 7, 1875, son of William C. and Essie(Greer) Clay. He was a descendent of the famous Henry Clay, so prominent in the early history of our country and James K. Polk and also Isaac Newton. He established himself with the manufacture of bedding in Tulsa, OK and later moved his business to Bingahmton known as J.N. Clay Bedding Company . He was engaged in the making of high grade bedding with shipping to all eastern states. He employed about 25 people and opened a branch in Cortland, NY. During the war, he made mattresses for the Unites States Government for the soldiers. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Masons and Shriners. He married in 1906, Elberta G. Gilchrist of Albany.

Clements, John R.
Born in Ireland, Nov. 28, 1868, son of John and Elizabeth (Mains) Clements of County Armagh, Northern Ireland. He attended school in Sullivan County, NY and entered into the retail grocery business. He became president of Binghamton Warehouse and Supply and director of the Clements Company , Inc. of Waverly, NY. He married in Binghamton, 1890, Anna R. Brown and had children, Philip B., Dorothy M. and Francis Clark.

Clendening, Starr
Born Apr. 29, 1881 in Center Village, NY, son of Andrew and Florence (Andrews) Clendening. After completing high aschool, he worked on his fathers farm and later moved to Church Hollow where he engaged in stock raising, and later to Belden, NY , and finally Windsor, NY, all towns which are in Broome County. He specialized in raising of horses and cattle, unmarried, he lived with his widowed mother for many years.

Cleveland, Edward Wadsworth
Born in Elmira, NY Dec. 10, 1883, son Thurlow W. and Kate ( Hertitage) Cleveland, his father being the head of Empire Product Company in Elmira. He became a student at St. John's Academy and Philadelphia College of Osteopathy, receiving his degree, D.O. from that institution. After practicing for two years in Canada, he entered Chicago College of Osteopathy and came to Binghamton. He was a member of the Mason, Rotary Club, Ancient Scottish Rite and the First resbyterian Church. He married Feb. 27, 1921 Mrs. Aladaide Armstrong, daughter of James C. and Mary Pringle of Norfolk, Va. They had children, Dorothy, a child by Mrs. Cleveland's first husband and Elsie Constance Cleveland.

Clifford, John A..
A prosperious farmer of Apalachin, NY, he was born Sept. 10, 1863 in Susquehannah County, Pa., son of Richard and Harriet L. (Wilcox) Clifford, natives of Vermont. He received his education in the public schools and after completing a formal education, he was a teacher. He was part owner of an extensive farm , which he helped to cultivate with his brother Wilbur Clifford, who was born May 6, 1861 in Pa. and married Nov. 14, 1884, Jessie Harvey, daughter of Isaac Harvey and had children, Hattie M. born Feb. 24, 1887, Jennie L. born July 23, 1888 and Harold born Dec. 18, 1899, married Kathryn Bloomer.

Cobb, Frank Collins
Born Aug. 3, 1890 in Gardner, Maine, son of Charles S. and Maria (Collins) Cobb. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Maine, receiving a Bachelors of Arts degree. He was associated with the State Board of Education and Young Men's Christian Association. He was a commissioned officer in the war servicing at Camp Lee, Virginia and later Camp Devans, Mass. After discharge he accepted a position with the Boy Scouts. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce and Masons. He married in 1913, Fannie Read, a native of Livermore Falls, Maine.

Colburn, Delbert Otis
Born in Addison, NY, Aug. 18, 1867, son of Oliver and Abbie Colburn. He received his education in his native high school and as a young man became interested in transportation, securing a position in the railway station in Addison. He went to Elmira and later to Owego. He was a member of the High Street Methodist Church and held a local preschers license. He married May 13, 1890, Clara M. Knapp, daughter of Charles P. and Anna E, Knapp. They had five children, Howard K., Leon L., Marion L., Ruth and Louise

Cole, Charles Higgins, M.D.
President of the Broome County Tuberculosis Hospital in Chenango Bridge, a native of Troy, NY , son of George H. and M. Isabelle Cole. The public schools of Waterford , NY furnished him his early training and he matriculated at Albany Medical College. He was deputy medical superintendent of Sea View Hospital in Staten Island, medical director of Pawling Sanatorium, the Renssalaer Tuberculosis Hospital and medical director of the Minnisota State Advisory Committtee. He was a member of the National Tuberculosis Association, Elks, and Broome County Medical Association. He married at Rochester, NY in 1918, Maria A. Parcells, daughter of Frank S. and Mary L. Parcells.

Coleman, J. Wesley
Born in Bradford County, Pa. Aug. 27, 1861, son of Orin and Susan (Palmer) Coleman. He served in the 144th Reg. of Penna. Vol. He engaged in farming and lumbering and became employed with the Wilkerson Manufacturing Company. In 1911 he deceided to engage in business for himself and formed the firm of Davis and Coleman, contractors and builders. He gave his time to the government when the war broke out. He married in 1886, Mary Arnold, daughter of Rev. A.J. Arnold and had children, Leon A. married Jean Lovell, Clarence O., Clayton W. and Mrytie A.

Coleman, James Wallace
Partner in the undertaking firm of Spencer & Coleman of Union, NY, he was born in Bradford County, Pa. , son of Levi Coleman.He entered Binghamton State Hospital , completing training in nursing and took a post graduate course in Bellvue Hospital in New York City. He engaged in the undertaking business in Brooklyn, N Y before returning to Bingahtmon. He married Aug. 12, 1917 in Union, Caroline H. Seal, daughter of John Seal. They had one son, Roger Wallace Coleman.

Coleman, William Henry
Born in New Albany, Pa., son of Orin and Susan (Palmer) Coleman Merchant and farmer of Kirkwood. He was general foreman for the Trojan Powder Company during the war and returned to Binghamton to resume his private interests. He married Sept. 26,1901, Inez M. Reddington, daughter of Willard and Ethel (Mayne) Reddington .

Collier, Claude R.
Born in Kirkwood, NY Dce. 30, 1879, son of Homer C. and Nellie H. (Emmons) Collier, natives of Binghamton. He received his education in the schools of Binghamton and attended Lowells Business College. He bacame associated with his father's business of shellac and varnishes. He was a member of the Broome County Chamber of Commerce and Masons and married Oct. 9, 1906, Jane L. Keyes , daughter of Frank R. and Cora (Wilcox) Keyes, had children, Homer K. born 1907, Duane C. born 1909 and Elizabeth J. born 1915.

Collingwood, Bernard G.
Born in Plymouth, Mass. Oct. 14, 1896, son of William and Lottie M. (Johnson) Collingwood. He received his education in the schools of Endicott, NY and was employed at Endicott-Johnson for eight years. He became associated with Earl Barton in the organization of Barton-Collingwood Company, manufacturing a special brand of stitch down shoes. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, Rotary Club, and Ancient Scottish Rites. He married in1916, Mildred E. Lacey of Auburn, Susquehanna County, Pa.

Colsten, John
Born in Chicago, Ill. Aug. 26, 1866, son of John and Alexandra (Green) Colsten. He obtained his education in the schools of Binghamton . His first employment was with Boswith & Company, wholesale grain dealers. He later went with Erie Railroad for a number of years, then to Kinney Coal Company where he was manager of their lumber yards. He later entered the banking business and became the president of Nelson, Colsten and Company, a private bank. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, board of managers of the Susquehanna Valley Home and a Mason. He marreid in 1894, Carrie L. Horne and had one child, Ruth.

Connelly, Thomas R.
Born Apr. 11, 1894 in Binghamton, son of Edward and Mary (Fay) Connelly. He was propietorof teh Windsor Inn, the leading hotel of Windsor, NY. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American legion and served in World War 2 in the 147th Infantry. He married in Binghamton, Frances O'Hara, daughter of Bernard and Julia (Murphy) O'Hara and they had one child, Betty.

Connerton, James E.
Born Fec. 25, 1892 in Binghamton, son of Dennis and Rosanna (Riley) Connerton. He graduated from Johnson City High School and attended Syracuse University, engeged in the study of law. He opened his own law office in Johnson City, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks, Rotary Club and Binghamton Country Club. He married Aug. 21, 1918 to Anna Foley, daughter of Patrick and Mary F. Foley. They were the parents of two daughters; Rosemary and Anne Patricia.

Conrad, Charles H.
Born Aug. 23, 1889 in New York City, son of Henry and Catherine Conrad. He located in Binghamton in 1911 with offices in the Phelps Building. He was a member of the American Instistute of Architects, Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Binghamton Country Club, Broome County Sportmens Club and Masons. He married Sept. 10, 113, Elizabeth Manny. They had two sons; Charles Henry, Jr.born Feb. 12, 1916 and Anthony born Jan. 6, 1922.

Conrow, Carl V.
Born Jan. 20, 1885 in Deposit, NY, son of William F. and Abbie Conrow. In 1916, he entered the insurance business and established offices in Union.. He married in 1902, Pauline Dionne born Apr. 12, 1886, daughter of Augustus E. and Alvira Dionne of Westport, New Hampshire. They had two daughters; Greta and Evelyn.

Converse, Frederic,. S.
Born in Otsego County in Dec. of 1862, son of Edward and Caroline (Richardson) Converse. After attending the public schools of that area, he entered Gilbertsville Academy. His business began as a station agent in the company of Ontario & Western Railroad, where he continued for fifteen years. He then engaged in the coal business in Lyons, Wayne County, NY for thirteen years. When the Coal Dealers Supply Company of Lestershire, now Johnson City, NY went bankrupt, he bought the company and it became F.S. Converse Company, Inc. He married Merrill F. Dye of Chenango County. They had no children.

Cook, Betram B.R.
Born in England February 26, 1885, son of William and Sarah (Fisher) Cook. He attended schools and a boarding school in his native country before coming to this country in 1905. He settled in the town of Greene, Chenango County, NY and attended Albany Business College. He employed first at the Fairview Home in West Troy and later became superintendent of the Susquehanna Valley Home for Orphans. He was a member of the Masons, Rotary Club and New York National Guards. He married Emma J. Van Valkenburg in 1916. They had two children; Elizabeth Ann born in 1918 and Robert Betram born 1921.

Cook, Clarence J.
Born June 28, 1890, son of Charles J. and Emma (Bailey) Cook, his father a native of Schoharie County, NY and his mother of Susquehanna County,Pa. After completing high school , he entered into business in the firm of E.D. Cook, manufacturers of Cream Dove shortening, the name of the company changing to Cream Dove also specializing in peanut butter. He was a Mason, Shriner and Elks.He married Mabel R. Klock in 1911 and they had children; Carlton J. born Apr. 19, 1912 and Dorothy R. born Sept. 5, 1913.

Cooper, Rana S.
July 29, 1879 in Theresa, NY, son of Jerome and Emma (Farr) Cooper. He attended public schools and Mead Business Collge in Syracuse, NY . He went into the wallpaper business and became one of the largest retailers of wallpaper in the world with thirty-two stores He was a member of the Binghamton Country Club, Sportsman's Club, and Masons. He married Laura K. Stoutinger of Syracuse, NY IN 1912. They had one child, Phyllis.

Corbett, Merritt J.
Of Corbett & Stuart, largest manufacturers of wood chemicals in the United States, was born May 3, 1865 in Corbettsville, NY, son of Julius Smith and Emma Ruth (Grimes) Corbett. He received his education in the public schools of Binghamton. At the age of sixteen, he was bookkeeper for the firm Anderson, Gregg & Son and later in the employ of Merchants National bank. He began a business for himself in Rockland, Sullivan County, NY, taking as a partner, J.L. Stuart . The business grew to have five plants in New York State and Pennsylvania and Wells, Michigan. During the war he provided to the government, great quantities of acetone , used to make high explosives and was the source of supply for the Brittish Government. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Binghamton Country Club, Rotary Club, Bankers Club, aa director of First National Bank, a member of the board of directors of the Boys Club and served on the board of managers of Binghamton State Hospital. He married April 30, 1890 in Binghamton, to Julia Morgan , daughter of Moses and Sarah (Mellan) Morgan. They had no children.

Cornell, William T.
Born Feb. 10, 1866, in Charlottville, NY, son of John C. and Mary A. Cornell.With his father, he was in the undertaking business in Port Crane, who later moved his business to Binghamton.. He was a member of the Kiwanis, Masons, and Binghamton Country Club. He married in Port Dickinson, June 1, 186, Etta M. Holt, daughter of Walter and Lydia Holt. They had one daughter, Etta.

Cornick, Henry H.
Born West Bend, Indianna, Feb. 22, 1870, son of Edward and Juliette (MacDonald) Cornick. His father was a veteran of the Civil War and owner of an extensive ranch in Iowa, his mother a native of Port Crane in Broome County. He received his education in the public schools of Binghamton , entering the field of business by accepting a job with the Kilmer & Company. Later years, he accepted a position with the fire department and opened a barber shop on Chenango Street. A member of the Chamber of Commerce, Masons, Eagles and Odd Fellows. He married Elizabeth Hine and had children Esther, Alleen and Garry.

Couper, Walter T.
Born in Morristown, St. Lawrence County, NY, Apr. 10, 1870, son of J.P. and Hannah (Wilson) Couper. He received his education in the schools of Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended Ogdensburg Academy , Hamilton College and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Law Degree.He was associated with the firm of Welsh & Couper which later became Couper & Terry. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Binghamton Club, Masons and the University Club. He married Ruth D. Williams of Clinton, NY and had children, Edgar W., Frederick M. and Mary W.

Cramer, Burrell L.
Born in Forest City, Pa. , May 28, 1890, son of Matthias and Luvy (Lamerdux) Cramer. After completing school in his home town, he learned the painter's trade, beginning in sign and carriage painting. He began a business in Binghamton in 1921 known as the Binghamton Sign Company. He married in 1915, Grace Harte of Susquehanna, Pa.They had a son, Kenneth.

Cramer, Herbert S.
Born near Scranton, Pa. May 5, 1873, he copmpleted his education in the schools of Carbondale and became interested in photography. He mastered the art and opened a studio in Scranton, where he carried forward for twelve years. He opened a studio in Binghamton on Court Street in 1920. He married in 1897 Sarah F. Pierce of Carbondale and they had children; Keneth P. born 1903 and Ruth F. born 1908.

Cramer, Edward F. Born in Stuyvesant, Columbia County, Feb. 6, 1890, son of William and Minnie (Radcliff) Cramer. He received his education in the schools of Albany, NY and attended Albany College He accepted a position with New York Life Insurance Company and was later transferred to Binghamton.A member of the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Broome County Sportsman's Club. He married June 1917, Selma O. Falmer of Scranton and had a daughter, Betty Jane born June 27, 1920.

Cummings, George Bain
Born in New Ipswich, New Hampshire Feb.11, 1890 son of John W. and Harriet A. (Boyce) Cummings. He received his education in the public schools of New York City, and attended Cornell University graduating with a Bachelors of Architure degree. He started his professional career with the firm of Carrere & Hastings in New York City,enlisted in the war and serving sixteen months in France after which he moved to Binghamton May 1920 opening offices in the Security Mutual Building. He married Nov. 9, 1912 Aura M. Butler of Ithaca daughter of Edward A. and Susie E. (Krum) Butler. They had children; Barbara Joy born 1916, Jean Marie born 1920 and John Butler born 1922.

Cunningham, Robert R.
Born in Scotland Sept. 2, 1878, son of Robert R. and Agnes (Kelsey) Cunningham He was brought to Patterson, New Jersey where he received his education and learned the trade of tinner and plumber. e became an expert in his field and went into business in Johnson City, NY in 1910. he was a member of the Masons, Kalurah Temple, and Broome County Sportsmans Club. He married Jume 1, 1907 Harriet Cass of Mansfield, Pa.

Curtis, Charles W.
Born in Plattsburg, NY Sept. 16, 1889, son of S.D. and Harriet (Gardner) Curtis. After graduating from Plattsburg High School, he attended Williams College in Williantown, Mass.and became associated with Delaware & Hudson Railroad. In 1912 he was in the employ of Endicott-Johnson starting in the shipping department and working his way up to the advertising department on an international basis. He married in 1913 at Plainfield, New Jersey, Helen Sadler of that city, daughter of W.H. and Alice (Beaumont) Sadler. They had hcildren; Charles W. born May 24, 1915, Ruth Alice born Jan. 24, 1918, Jane Sadler born Mar. 19, 1919 and Helen Elizabeth born May 12, 1921.

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