Part III - Family Sketches
Albright-Bartholomew

ALBRIGHT, J. B. of Newfield, was born in New Jersey September 2, 1815. Jacob, his father, also of New Jersey, was born in 1785, and settled in Tioga county in 1827, taking up farming, which he followed up to near his death, in 1882, at the age of ninety-six years. He married Abigail BAIRD, of New Jersey; they had ten children. Of these our subject was the second. He followed farming and working at the lumber business for ten years, but has been a cripple and unable to do manual work for the past fifteen years, and for nine years has not been able to stand. In 1845 he married Mary A. GIBBS of this county, and they have had two children, twins, Augustus, who died aged eighteen months, and Augustine, the latter dying at forty years of age, leaving three orphan children, the youngest being eleven years and the oldest eighteen, all living with their grandparents. In politics he is a Democrat.

ALEXANDER, Mary J., is the widow of Jeremiah ALEXANDER, who was born in Newfield, December 30, 1818, was educated in the common schools and took up farming as an occupation. Settling on the old homestead consisting of 160 acres. Robert, his father, was born in New Jersey and first settled in the town of Lansing. then moved to Newfield, where he married Lucinda HOWELL by whom he had ten children. Of these Jeremiah was the youngest and he died at the age of forty-seven years, leaving a family of four children, two being married and away from home. Mrs. ALEXANDER manages the home farm, and is a member of the M.E. church. Her late husband was assessor, trustee of the church and school trustee, and in politics was a Republican.

ALGART, Christina, widow of Philip ALGART, an old resident of Lansing, was born in Canada in December, 1813. She is the daughter of Philip and Mary (LA BAR) PECK, natives of Pennsylvania. They moved to Canada in 1801, and there lived fifteen years, then moved to Genoa, Cayuga county, where they spent their lives, the father dying in 1841 and the mother in 1873. Of their twelve children, three died young, and the others were: Sarah, wife of James WAGNER, of Michigan; Mary, wife of Joseph BOWER, of Lansing; Rachel, wife of Samuel BOYER, of Lansing; Elizabeth, wife of Barnabas HAWS, of Genoa; Barbara, widow of John SNYDER, of Genoa Christine, as above; Susan, wife of Philip KRATZER, of Genoa; Daniel. Christine attended the common schools of Genoa. And in 1836 married Philip ALGART, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1810, a son of Henry and Mary ALGART. Philip was a shoemaker by trade, at which he worked for several years at Genoa, having in the mean time bought a small farm which he conducted later, abandoning the shoe business in 1868. He sold his land in Genoa and removed to Lansing, where he bought the farm of 100 acres on which he lived till November 8, 1891, the date of his death. He was a Republican in politics. He and wife had four children: Rachel, wife of Luther SANFORD, of Ithaca; Willis P., who lives on the estate with his mother, and Lewis and Carrie, both deceased. Willis P. married Ellen, daughter of Samuel and Harriet (GOODYEAR) KNAPP, of Genoa.

ALLEN, Isaac, who was one of the most active persons in founding West Groton, and who also established the first store at that place, was a native of Vermont and came to this town in 1804. He built a log cabin on the corner lot east of Percy W. ALLEN's residence, and after that his father, Joseph ALLEN, and family became residents of the town. During the war of 1812 Isaac ALLEN, and also a brother, was engaged in the service. Isaac was a bridge builder, and constructed a large bridge over the Potomac River at Washington, also assisted in building the first bridge across Cayuga Lake; but in Groton followed farming and owned an extensive tract of land reaching half a mile north and a mile south of the present village of West Groton. He was for many years justice of the peace. At the time of his death, March 3, 1825, he was the owner of 315 acres of good land, which was divided among his children. In 1823 he built the first store in the locality (the old building still stands opposite P.W. ALLEN's house), stocked it with goods and placed it in care of James L. BRINKERHOOF. The wife of Isaac ALLEN was Susan SELLEN, daughter of the pioneer Deacon John SELLEN, and their children were as follows: Amanda. who married Rev. Joseph W. STEARNS; Marilla, Perry W., Louisa and Napoleon W. Perry W. ALLEN was born in Groton February 10, 1818. He worked in a store and was afterward proprietor of a mercantile business at West Groton for several years. ears. For twenty-seven years Mr. ALLEN was either postmaster or deputy at West Gronton. March 14, 1848, he married Charlotte E. CLEMENT, by whom he has had three children: Warner C., Ethan W., and Flora J. Mr. ALLEN is a Democrat, was the son of a Democrat, but not until recently has he been active in political life. He was the first three-years assessor elected in the town. For a number of years he was a member of the County Committee and still stands high in the councils of his party.

ALMY, Erastus C., was born in Enfield, May 6, 1855, was educated in the public schools and the Ithaca Academy, and has had a variety of occupations. He has been a school teacher, a traveling salesman, a farmer, postmaster at Jacksonville for the past four years, and has also conducted a general store for five years. January 23, 1889, he married Carrie FARRINGTON, of this town. Mr. ALMY's father, Bradford L., was born in Ithaca, October 25, 1819, and was a mechanic and farmer by occupation. He married first, Mariette CRONK, of Ulysses, by whom he had five children: Bradford, William M., Eliza A., Henry C. and Erastus C.. Mrs. ALMY died April 9, 1864, and he married second Elizabeth DUNHAM, of Enfield, by whom he had one daughter, Cora M.. Mr. ALMY died January 12, 1892, and his wife survives him.

ANDERSON, B.B., of Newfield, was born August 15, 1815, in Sullivan, bordering on Orange county, a son of James N. ANDERSON, a farmer, and also a native of the county, who married Mary SOLOMON, of Long Island, and had five children, of whom our subject was the third. The occupation of the latter has been that of blacksmith for the past thirty years, though he has followed farming for some time, and given up his trade. In 1845 he married Margaret McCORN, of Newfield, by whom he had four children, two daughters and two sons. In 1865 he married Emiline McCORN, of Newfield. He was educated in the common schools and in politics is a Democrat.

ASHTON, James, was a native of White Creek, Washington County, and became a farmer and resident of Groton in 1830, locating south of the village. Here he lived twenty years, then moved to the excellent farm now occupied by his son, George W. ASHTON. The wife of James was Susan RAYMOND, and both are remembered as highly respected residents of the town. The wife died in 1872 and James November 8, 1888, being then more than ninety years old. Their children were: George, who now owns the old homestead; Elizabeth Jane, who died in infancy; Mary R. who married Allen HAKES; Thomas K., a member of Co. K, 10th Cavalry, enlisted in 1862, captured and confined in Libby and Andersonville prisons, dying in the latter; Jenny, who married Nelson HALLIDAY, and after his death, Charles T. GRAY, and is now living in Groton; Harrison, of Auburn; Emily L., who married A. J. BALDWIN; and Joseph J., who died in Virginia. Nelson HALLIDAY and Jenny ASHTON were married January 8, 1863. Their children were Everett N., Mary Frances, and Grace TOWNSEND, the latter being a child by adoption. Mr. HALLIDAY died in 1870, and in 1876 his widow married Charles T. GRAY.

ATWATER, Manning, was born in Enfield, February 22, 1844, was educated in the public schools, Trumansburgh Academy, Lima Seminary, and Genesee Wesleyan College. September 29, 1862 he enlisted in Co. E, 64th N.Y. Vols., and was wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg. For four weeks he was in Harewood Hospital in Washington, and when convalescent he was home on a furlough, and later was assigned to the Invalid Corps. He was honorably discharged October 11, 1864. Upon his return he took charge of the farm, with his brothers. In 1869 he became a merchant in Trumansburgh, and has so continued. October 8, 1873, he married Louisa PRATT, of Trumansburgh, and they have two living children: Mabel A. and Herbert D., both residing at home. Mr. ATWATER's father, David, was born in Ulysses, March 30, 1800, and was a millwright and farmer. He married first Harriet NORTON, and they had five children. For his second wife he married Amanda DAGGETT, formerly of Vermont, and they had eight children: Harriet, Irvin. Manning, Anna, David, Elijah, Clarinda and Charles. His father died February 5, 1864, and his mother survives, aged eighty-two years. This family is of New England origin on both sides. Mr. ATWATER is a member of Truman Post, No. 572, G.A.R.

ATWOOD, George W. was born in New Hampshire, February 10, 1826, a son of Nathan, of New Hampshire. The latter followed for a number of years the trade of finishing woolen dress goods, and then took up farming, ending life at this occupation, being instantly killed by a fall from a tree. In 1825 he married Dolly FARNMAN, of New Hampshire, and they had six children, as follows: George W., Harriet N., Eda B., Mary F., Dolly A., Lucy G., our subject being the oldest child, aged now sixty-seven years. In his early life he worked at farming, then for three years worked in a hotel for a Mr. WILSON, at Hillsborough, N.H. He then went to work for the D.L. and W. Railroad, in 1851, which he followed for thirty-four years. After this he bought the farm on which he now lives. He settled down to this business, building a new house in 1861. In 1856 he married Mrs. CLOCK, widow of William CLOCK, of Caroline, and they had two children, Julia F., and Emma E., the latter deceased. Mr. ATWOOD's farm consists of 100 acres. He is a Mason of Caroline Lodge No. 681,and is a Democrat.

AVERY, Edward M., was born in Groton, February 28, 1849, a son of Oliver and Hannah (WEBB) AVERY, mentioned elsewhere in this work. Edward M. was educated in the common schools and Groton Academy, and at the age of sixteen began work as a machinist with PERRIGO & AVERY, becoming a journeyman after three years, during part of which time he attended school. Having become a practical machinist, he worked at his trade for some time, and about 1873 was advanced to the position of foreman, and when the business was merged into the Groton Bridge Company he continued in the same capacity, which position he now fills. October 9, 1877, he married Lina, daughter of Alanson and Maria FIELD, and their children were: Henry Gardner, born October 27, 1878; and Harold Field, born August 2, 1880. For two years our subject was a member of the Board of Education, and for many years has been active in the M.E. church, acting as chorister for fifteen years. He is now one of the trustees and stewards. Nehemiah WEBB, a former resident of Genoa, came with his family to Groton about 1823, where he followed his business of tailoring for thirty years. He died in 1853. His wife was Abigail BACKUS, and their only child was Hannah, born January 7, 1806, who married Oliver AVERY, April 3, 1825 and died March 22, 1883.

AVERY, Oliver, the pioneer of the large and respected family of that name in Groton, was born at Charlmont, Mass., May 8, 1797, and came to this locality at the age of twenty-three. He worked at his trade of cabinetmaker and carpenter at various places, in this region, and finally located at Groton, owning the first cabinet shop in the village. April 3, 1825, he married Hannah, daughter of Nehemiah WEBB, and their children were: Frederick A., born January 7, 1826; Abigail B., born December 7, 1827; Albert, born November 18, 1829; died May 8, 1831; Marcy, born June 1, 1832; Amos, born August 13, 1834; Oliver, born September 26, 1836; Hannah, born September 14, 1838; died January 14, 1839; David, born August 15, 1840, died at Carson City, Nev., March 3, 1889; and Edward M., born February 28, 1849. Most of these sons became like their father, mechanics, and useful citizens of Groton. Oliver and his wife both died in Groton, the former November 13, 1877, and the latter March 22, 1883. Oliver. Jr., at the age of fourteen was apprenticed to Lyman and Charles PERRIGO, machinists and founders of Groton, and after four years he became a journeyman workman and continued there several years, when he went to Owego and established himself in business. April 25, 1861, he enlisted in Co. H. 3d Regt., N. Y. Vols. and reached the front in time to participate in the battle of Bethel. At the end of his term of enlistment, May 21, 1863, he was mustered out and returned home. He went again to Owego, but a year later returned to Groton and bought an interest in the PERRIGO factory, and was connected with it under various proprietorships until the concern was merged in the extensive works of the Bridge Company, since which he been in the pattern department. November 20, 1878, he married Helen M., daughter of Henry ALLEN, a descendant of one of Groton's pioneer families, and they have had six children, all now living.

BABCOCK, George W., was born in Owego, Tioga County, April 1, 1829, a son of Samuel, who came from the vicinity of Lake George about 1815. He had six children who reached adult age, of whom our subject was the second. The latter was educated in the public schools, and at the age of seventeen was apprenticed to a carriagemaker, which trade he learned and carried on business for himself for a year before reaching his majority. He followed his trade till March 12, 1852, when he entered the employ of the Erie Railroad Company as car builder, locating at Elmira. He remained with the company for twenty-two years, occupying positions of responsibility. August 4, 1875, he engaged with the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company to take charge of their shops for car building, wrecking, etc. Fifty men are employed in the shops under Mr. BABCOCK, and forty-four are on the road. In all his experience in railroading he has never had an accident to one of his men. He is a Republican and was the first alderman from the First Ward when Ithaca was made a city, serving two years. He was also alderman in Owego three terms. He is a Mason of De Maly Commandery of Hornellsville. In 1848 Mr. BABCOCK married Angeline SEARLESS, of Owego, by whom he has one son and one daughter.

BACON, Daniel Lucius, an old and prominent citizen, was born in Lansing, January 17, 1815, a son of Daniel BACON, a native of Connecticut, who came to Lansing in an early day. His wife was Anne, daughter of Capt. B. STRONG, and they had five children: Jane, wife of Dr. Lemuel POWERS; Sarah, wife of Dr. Daniel JOHNSON; George, Phoebe, wife of Joshua DAVIS, and Daniel L. The latter was educated in the district schools, and lost his father when a child. His mother married again and he remained with her until the age of twenty-one, when he came into possession of fifty-seven acres of land, a portion of his father's farm on which he moved and erected a dwelling, later trading this place for the one he now conducts. He has added to his real estate from time to time, now owning two farms, comprising 248 acres. In 1837 he married Mariett, daughter of George and Elizabeth (HOWLER) BOWER of Lansing, and they have had two children: Charles Henry, born October 5, 1841 and George Daniel, born July 22, 1843, who died while attending college, in 1863 and his wife in June, 1868. Daniel L. is a Republican, but devotes most of his energies to home affairs, having accumulated a fine property. His son, Charles H., has always remained on the farm with his father. His education was finished at Union College, Schenectady. In June, 1863, he married Ella TOWNLEY, daughter of Benoni and Hannah BROWN, of Lansing, and they have had three children: Glen L., born in 1864; George Townley, born in 1870: Claud B., born in 1873. Glen is married and has one child, Ella A., making her the great-grandchild of our subject. The wife of Charles H. died in 1881, and he married second in 1882 Jennie SELLEN, who died the following year. His present wife is Minnie L. BASTEDO, and they have one child, Alden Charles born in 1889.

BACON, L. D., was born in Canton, Bradford County, Pa, March 21, 1841. Isaiah, his father, was born in Rome, February 11, 1821, and came to this State when our subject was an infant. Here he lived till his death in 1889 at the age of seventy-two years. He was a lumber dealer, and served in the late war a short time, but was obliged to return home on account of rheumatism contracted in the service. At the age of eighteen years he married Jane HARRINGTON, and they had three children, of whom L. D. was the second. The latter was a moulder in early life, following this till the age of twenty. In 1861 he enlisted in the 86th N. Y. Vols., remaining in the service until August 30, 1863. When in the second battle of Bull Run he was wounded and lay in the hospital five months, being for six years unable to walk without crutches, for which he now receives a pension. When he became able to walk he took up the grocery business. and later began driving piling, in which he has been very successful. In 1863 he married Emeline VANGILDER, of Southport, Elmira, and they have three sons. the youngest being eighteen years of age, and living at home. Our subject is a member of the G.A.R. and is a Republican.

BAILEY, George W., was born in Virgil, January 19, 1819. His grandfather, Joseph BAILEY, was one of our first settlers in the city of Ithaca and drew a pension for services in the Revolutionary war. He was with Washington from the dale of his enlistment to the close of the war, and then returned to Ithaca, and afterwards moved into the town of Dryden on lot 19. Our subject was educated in the common schools and was obliged to pay part of his tuition in wood, delivered at the school-house. At the age of twenty-one he went to work for Moses TYLER at $10 per month. At twenty-seven he was married to Miss Sally A. PULLING, daughter of Daniel P. PULLING, and they have one daughter, Mrs. Clara B. CLOYES. In 1864 he bought the Michael BUTTS property where he now resides. In 1865 he bought the M.E. TRIPP property, in 1888 he bought the Rochester MARSH property, in 1882 bought the SALTSMAN property, in 1874 he bought the D.P. PULLING property, and also owns the Edward BRANCH farm in Virgil of 150 acres. Our subject is one of the prominent men in his town, taking an active interest in temperance principles, in church and school matters. He is recognized as a practical and successful farmer.

BAILOR, Daniel, was born in King George County, Va., in 1843. He was a slave to a Mr. LUMMIS of that county, and was about eighteen years of age when the war began. After he was free he went to Winchester, and from there to Washington, D.C., where he remained a year. He then came to New York State, being then about twenty-two years old. He has followed farming ever since he came to this State, now being the owner of a farm in Tompkins County consisting of 110 acres. He married in Danby in 1869 Rachael DICKSON, she being formerly of Virginia, and they have eleven children. They are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.

BAKER, Andrew, was born in the town of Dryden, July 8,1850. His father, Reuben T. BAKER, came from Pittstown, Rensselaer county, about 1816 and has always been known as one of the substantial citizens. Andrew BAKER was educated at the common schools, and finished at the Ithaca Academy under Prof. WILLIAMS. At the age of twenty-three he married Amana M. PECK, daughter of F.H. PECK, of Guilford, Chenango county, NY, and they are the parents of three children: Arthur W., Francis R., and A. Alvord. In 1884 he bought the old W.T. GEORGE property of 100 acres, now known, as "Mapleton farm," on which he makes a specialty of breeding pure Jersey cattle. He was the first to introduce this breed into this county. At the first exhibition of his herd in Elmira in 1884 he received the gold medal of the New York State Agricultural Society, there being eight other herds in competition. Our subject is an intelligent, well read citizen, taking an active interest in school and church matters, and known as a practical and successful farmer.

BAKER, George H., was born in Paris, Oneida county, May 28, 1846, and was only an infant when his parents moved into Herkimer county, where his boyhood was spent, and his early education was derived in the common schools and West Winfield Academy. At the age of seventeen, in 1863, Prof. S. G. WILLIAMS, a half-brother, induced him to come to Ithaca, here he was employed at first in the office of the Ithaca Democrat. He afterward acted as clerk in the stores of WILGUS Bros. three years, J. T. MORRISON six years, and with James QUIGG three years. In 1885 Mr. BAKER started in business for himself by establishing a meat market at the corner of Cayuga and Green streets, where he has ever since been located. In politics he is a Democrat, and has held offices of honor and trust in his town. January 5, 1892, he was elected president of the Tompkins County Agricultural Society, and re-elected in January, 1893. He was the candidate of his party in 1893 for the office of county treasurer, but the regular Republican majority defeated him. Mr. BAKER married in 1872 Helen M. MARTIN, niece of William S. HOYT, one of the early business men of this to town.

BAKER, William H., was born in the town of Dryden, January 29, 1857, and was educated in the common schools and Dryden Academy. After leaving school he clerked in the store of H.F. PRATT and then went to Ithaca and connected himself with D.B. STEWART, returned to Dryden in the spring of 1881 and purchased stock of H.F. PRATT, remaining there for nine years in the same store and then moved into the stone store and took his brother into partnership, the from now being known as BAKER Bros. They carry the largest and finest stock of groceries, crockery, fruits, confectioner, and canned goods in the town of Dryden. He was married at the age of twenty-seven to Ella HOAGLAND, daughter of Harrison HOAGIAND. Mrs. BAKER passed away April 5, 1891, leaving two children, one son, Harrison, and one daughter, Nellie. Our subject is one of the leading merchants of his town, taking an active interest in school matters, being secretary of the Board of Education, etc.

BALDWIN, Asa, one of the pioneers of Groton, was a native of Connecticut. His father's family consisted of four sons and two daughters, the former being: Daniel, William, Cyrus and Heman. The latter married Lucinda BROWN, and had eight children: Helen, Benjamin, Carlos, Newton, Chauncey, Charles, William and Mary. Heman died in April, 1845, his widow surviving him. He was a successful farmer, leaving a good property, was a Republican, and a man of influence in the town. Newton was born August 5, 1842, and was reared on the farm. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. C, 76th N.Y. Vols., veteranized, and served three years and eleven months. At South Mountain he was wounded in the eye; was captured at the Wilderness, and confined for ten months and eleven days in the prison pens of Andersonville, Dansville, Salisbury, Charleston and Florence. He was finally paroled and exchanged, and rejoined his regiment, the 147th New York, he having been transferred to that command during his imprisonment. Returning at length to Groton, Mr. BALDWIN became a carpenter and farmer, and has ever since been a resident of the town. In 1886 he was elected justice of the peace and re-elected in 1887 and 1891. In 1866 he was appointed postmaster at McLean, which office he held till the latter part of 1893. He was also constable of the town eight or nine years. In 1884 he married Mary, daughter of Vincent HANCHETT, and they have two children.

BALDWIN, M.M., M.A., LL.B.--By Mrs. B.H. PARLIAMAN. Elisha BALDWIN, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in New Marlborough, Conn. At the early age of sixteen he enlisted in the army of the Revolution and served six years, much of the time under Generals LEE and WASHINGTON. He was in the celebrated battles at Brandywine and Monmouth. In the latter he stood but a short distance from General LEE, and distinctly heard the altercation between him and General WASHINGTON. His grandchildren loved to gather around him and listen with bated breath while he portrayed the fearful sufferings of WASHINGTON and his heroic army during that dreadful winter of 1777-78 at Valley Forge. At the close of the war Mr. BALDWIN retired from the service with only a few dollars of nearly worthless Continental money. He married, and, after several removals, settled at Clarence, Erie county, N.Y., where he brought up a large family of children. In 1818 he was granted an annual life pension, and his certificate as signed by Hon. John C. CALHOUN, secretary of war. General ANSON, the seventh child, was married to Huldah A. MURDOCK in April, 1819, the Rev. Glezea FILLMORE officiating. Miss MURDOCK was a daughter of Joshua MURDOCK, one of the first settlers of Venice, Cayuga county, and a sister of Hon. Lyman MURDOCK, projector of the "Murdock Railroad," so called. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. BALDWIN soon settled at Royal Center, Niagara county, where three children were born to them: Marvin, Charlotte and Calvin. Here, at Royal Center Academy, Marvin accomplished a full college course of study, under the excellent management of Donald G. FRASER, A.M., and Edward D. KENNICOTT, A.M. He soon afterwards received the degree of M.A. from Genesee, now Hobart College, New York, under Dr. Benjamin HALE, president. Mr. BALDWIN then entered the law and land offices of Hon. Washington HUNT, first judge of Niagara county and afterwards comptroller, member of congress and governor of the State. Before commencing practice he attended the Dane Law School of Harvard University, under Hon. Joseph STORY of the United States Supreme Court, with whom he read "Story on the Constitution", and Hon. Simon GREENLEAF, author of Greenleaf on "Evidence." He afterwards attended a course of lectures before the senior class of the Hamilton College Law School, and received the degree of LL.B. in course. In 1847 Mr. BALDWIN married Francina, daughter of Isaac MORSE, esq., a sister of Dr. Julius G. MORSE, late of San Francisco. Finding the law unsuited to his taste, he decided to devote his life mainly to teaching. He has occupied successfully the proud and honorable, if onerous, position of principal of several of the best academies and seminaries of New York, leaving them in a much better and more flourishing condition than he found them in. He also received numerous appointments from the state superintendent of public instruction for instructing in teachers' institutes and for lecturing in important counties of this State. In July, 1861, after six years of faithful labor as principal of Medina Academy, Mr. BALDWIN located at Groton, NY, where he managed the Groton Academy for eleven years to general acceptation. In 1872 he sold to the school district his entire interest in the academy, of which he had purchased the stock in 1862. In March, 1882, the first building burned down, and a new one of brick has since been erected and finished at an expense of about $20,000. * * * For a third of a century, a goodly portion of a long and useful life, has Prof. BALDWIN spent in teaching, and many who have been his pupils now occupy honorable positions in the world and in the home, doubtless remember many noble sentiments inculcated with the curriculum of knowledge. In a recent conversation one of his pupils said: "Prof. BALDWIN was my ideal of a teacher. I venerated him then, I venerate him now." A multitude now living would doubtless sincerely echo these heartfelt words of tribute to an earnest, zealous, noble-minded principal. A.M. BALDWIN, Ph.B., M.D., was prepared for college at the Groton Academy under his father's instruction; then passed two years at Hamilton College, two years at Cornell University, and then one year at Leipsic University, Germany, after which he engaged as principal of Groton Academy, Leavenworth Institute, State Normal School at Muncey, Pa., and Williamsport High School, with about sixty teachers under him; when, finding this calling too confining for heath, he read medicine with the then celebrated Dr. REINHALT, of Williamsport, and entering the Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, was chosen for the second year president of his class, and received his degree of M.D. in regular course. He was then married to Miss Kate M. SHOEMAKER, of Muncey, a graduate of the National School of Elocution and Oratory, Philadelphia, in the class of 1879. Dr. BALDWIN has ever since resided and practiced in the village of Groton, with eminent success.

BANFIELD, Isaac, was born June 7, 1813, in the town of Danby, and received his education in the common schools of his day. At the age of twenty-four he married Laura LEWIS, daughter of Eli and Cena LEWIS, who died September 15, 1843, from which one child survives, Mrs. Susan GARDNER, of Springport, Mich. At the age of thirty-three he again married Harriett C. MABEE, daughter of John and Catherine MABEE, who died March 10, 1858; one child, George F., of Danby, surviving. And August 8, 1853, he again married Laura TUTHILL, daughter of Gideon and Marguett TUTHILL, who lived until March 22, 1888. Mr. BANFIELD is a Democrat in politics, and one of the respected and substantial citizens of the locality.

BARDEN, John, was born in New Hampshire in 1825 and is a descendant of old New England stock. The first of the family came to this country from Scotland early in the 17th century and suffered in common with others from the French and Indian wars. He was educated in the common schools of his day, after leaving which, he was for a time in his father's store and factory. In 1846 he engaged in railroad business. He assisted in the construction of the Northern Railroad of New Hampshire, and the Nashua and Wilton Railroad. In 1849 he came to Ithaca with contractor P.W. JONES, to construct the present Cayuga and Susquehanna branch of the D.L.& W.., from Ithaca to Owego. The spring following he went to Scranton and was engaged in building the road from there to Great Bend. When the road was completed he returned to Ithaca, where he has resided until the present time. Mr. BARDEN is a Democrat, and in 1889 was elected mayor of the city of Ithaca, which office he held two years. He has been director of Tompkins County Bank for over twelve years. He has been twice married; his first wife was Eliza A. CODDINGTON, and his present wife Abby S. SHAW, of Towanda, Pa.

BARNES, Stephen I., an old resident of Lansing, was born in Erin, Chemung County, December 20, 1833, son of Jeremiah and Eleanor (SWARTWOOD) BARNES. The father born in Delaware county, January 8, 1800. He was a son of Abram BARNES, also a native of New York State. The mother was a daughter of Gen. Jacob and Cathanne (VAN ETTEN) SWARTWOOD. Jacob was the first postmaster of Cayuta Creek, now known as Swartwood. Jeremiah, father of our subject, came to Lansing in 1844 and settled where our subject now lives, and where he resided until his death April 1, 1878. The mother died August 27, 1860. Jeremiah was a Democrat in politics, but when the Republican Party was formed he joined with them. Our subject was educated in the common schools and attended one term at Aurora Academy. At the age of twenty-four he took an extended trip west through Iowa and Minnesota, three years later returning home and settling on his father's farm. In 1858 he married Eunice M., daughter of Ashley and Phoebe TAYLOR, of Illinois, formerly of New York State, and they had four children: Fred, born in February, 1861; Floyd, born in June, 1864; Ruth, died in infancy; John, born in March, 1870. Fred married Elizabeth RUMSEY of Chemung county, and they have two children: George, born in June, 1885, and Charles, born in 1889. John married Lora FERRISS, of Cayuga County, and they have one child, Earl, born in 1891. Our subject is one of a family of eight children: Jacob, Rubin, John, James R., Stephen I., Charles (died in the army), Elizabeth, Catharine and Ruth (twins), the wives of Francis SMITH of Lansing and J. G. WALDWIN of Ithaca respectively. Mrs. BARNES died September 4, 1890. Subject is now serving his third term as assessor, a member of the I. O. O. F., the Rebecca Grange Lodge 282, and I. O. G. T. He has a farm of seventy-three acres, and makes a specialty of fruit growing.

BARNUM, R.W., was born in Dryden, February 22, 1822. His father came from Gorham, Conn., in 1818 and bought the cloth and carding mill on the site of the Rockwell Woolen Factory. R.W. BARNUM was educated in the common schools, after which he began farming, and at the age of twenty-five married Alvira A. GILLETTE, who died in 1866. In 1869 he again married, his second wife being Sarah J. HILL. In 1844 he bought part of the HOAGLAND property of sixty-two acres, and has also purchased adjoining lands; being now the owner of eighty-eight acres of some of the best lands in the locality. He is a man who keeps well abreast of the times, and is thoroughly well-informed.

BARTHOLOMEW, Caleb, was born in Groton February 4, 1811. His father was Jess BARTHOLOMEW, who came to the town of Dryden and settled at Etna April 1, 1812. He bought 180 acres of land, part of which is still in the possession of Caleb, our subject. The latter received his education in the common schools of the town, which he has added through life by close reading and observation. He was the youngest of thirteen children, and is now the only representative of that generation left. At the age of twenty-two he married Laura W. GASTON, daughter of James GASTON, and they had five children, two sons being deceased, one dying in infancy and Norman G. who was killed at the battle of the Wilderness. The daughters are Lydia, Louise E., and Lottie M. In 1840 Mr. BARTHOLOMEW established himself in Etna, manufacturing agricultural implements, pumps and scales, which business carries on to the present day. He has held the office of supervisor, etc., and was one of the charter members of the Groton Iron Bridge and Mfg. Co.

BARTHOLOMEW, Daniel, was born in the town of Dryden, April 23,1824, and was educated in the common schools and finished at the Dryden High School under Prof. ROBERTSON. His father, Daniel BARTHOLOMEW, was born in Locke, Cayuga county, in 1798, on June 15, and came to Dryden about 1810. Our subject after leaving school took up the carpenter's trade during the summer months and taught school winters. At the age of twenty-seven he married Dora A. WHEELER, daughter of Enos WHEELER, of Dryden, and they have three children, Lee, Mary and D. Paige. D. BARTHOLOMEW is one of the leading builders and contractors in his town, having erected fifty houses, factories, churches and school buildings. Also has been engaged in buying and selling real estate in many of the Western States. He has been prominently identified with the leading interests of his town, and while he has passed a very busy and prosperous life, has found time to take an active and intelligent interest in educational and religious matters.