Rafferty, William and Thomas, well-known business men in Scottsville, were born there in 1842 and 1844 respectively, sons of Patrick Rafferty, a native of Ireland, born in 1810, whose father was William. Patrick was a carriagemaker, and came to this country in 1837, settling in Scottsville, where he obtained employment at his trade until 1841, then started a shop for himself, and established a large trade. In 1871 he retired and was succeeded in business by his sons. He was one of the founders of the Catholic church in Scottsville. His wife was Catharine Barnes, born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1812. She died in 1887 and he in 1888. The brothers have remained in partnership till the present time. They have added to their possessions two large farms of 210 and 212 acres each, which are supervised by William, who also acts as bookkeeper for the firm. In 1894 the latter was nominated supervisor of the town, but declined to accept. He fills the position of trustee of the village school. Thomas married Ann Cassidy, and their children are Catharine M., and William J.

Reeve, Thomas, is a well-known and successful farmer, horn where he now resides in Henrietta in 1827. William, his father, was a native of England born in 1794, who came to America in 1816, and to Utica, where he organized a company of eight young Englishmen for the purpose of taking contracts in excavating on the Erie canal. During the following seven years they made seven miles of canal, and he also assisted in cutting stone for the Brighton Locks. With the money made by his canal work he came to Henrietta, and bought fifty acres, which comprised a portion of the farm of Thomas Reeve. He died in 1856, being the owner of 296 acres, and a large amount of personal property. His wife was Ann Taylor, born in England in 1803, who came to this country at the age of sixteen with her mother and brother, landing in New York. A few months later she and her brother started from New York city and walked to Pittsford, much of the way through the forest, requiring three weeks for the journey. Of her eleven children, five survive: William, Thomas, John Frederick, and Mrs. Sarah H. Mellows of this town. She died January 24, 1894, aged ninety years. Thomas has remained on the homestead, where he has been very successful, doing a large loaning business in connection with real estate. He has over 500 acres of land.

Randolph, Joseph, was born in 1828, a son of Benjamin H., and a grandson of Joseph Randolph, who lived in Wayne county, and was the father of four sons. Benjamin Randolph came to Webster in 1834 and settled on the farm where Joseph now lives, dying in 1888. Joseph has one son, J. W., who now carries on the farm, and one daughter, Mrs. George Wizer.

Rightmire, N. A., of Fairport, dealer in harness and horse furnishing goods, was born at Berkshire, Tioga county, his father being Squire Rightmire of New Jersey birth, at one time a clerk in the custom house at New York. The latter removed to Berkshire, where he spent the rest of his life as a contractor. Mr. Rightmire is a practical mechanic, and is really master of several trades, having learned carpentry and blacksmithing. In 1874 he removed to Fairport, and for fifteen years was custodian of the premises of H. A. De Land. In 1890 he established the harness business at No. 17 South Main street. He is a citizen of upright character, and has been trustee of the village and of the Congregational church. In 1867 he married Anna Burns of Ovid, Seneca county, and they have four children: William G., Frederick R., Alice B., and Harry A. William, the elder son, is clerk at S. Morey & Sons'; Frederick is studying law, and both are high school graduates. One son, Francis L., died in 1872, aged one year, and in 1893 Mrs. Rightmire died.

Pease, Levi J., was born in Clarkson, January 21, 1823, a son of George Pease, a native of Hartford, Conn., and the family trace their lineage to the Puritans who landed in the Mayflower. George married Betsey Greene, and they came to this county in 1806, making the journey by wagon, and having to ford the Genesee River. They were twenty-four miles from the nearest mill at Rochester, and carried their grain through the woods on horseback. George Pease died in 1823, in the prime of manhood. Levi J. was educated in the common schools, and learned shoemaking. In 1840 he came to Brockport and engaged with Mason Davis, and in 1863 established the grocery business, with which he has been identified through his active business life. In 1845 he married Miranda Orcutt, daughter of Edward Orcutt.

Peterson, Axel, was born in Germany and came to America in 1875. He lived in Utica until 1884, when he came to Penfield and collected and shipped material for fertilizers until 1894, when he started a phosphate factory for himself. His business office is in Rochester.

Parker, Clark, was horn in Bristol in 1855, and was the son of Walter D. and Helen (Carpenter) Parker. He married Catharine Timmons, who died leaving two daughters. His second marriage was with Helen Barnes. Mr. Parker has lived in Canandaigua and various other places, and now resides on the old Higbie homestead, where his father, mother, and two brothers, Charles H. and Frank, live with him.

Peckham, Frank I., was born in Pembroke, Genesee county, November 13, 1859, a son of William S., of the same town, who was born May 21, 1824. The family came to Genesee county from Connecticut in 1823. William S. married Sarah C., daughter of Russell Munger, and their children are Frank I. and Charles N. In 1888 he came to Brockport, where he now resides. Frank I. was educated in the public schools, after which he engaged in farming for four years. In 1882 he built an apple evaporator in the town of Byron, and in 1885 came to Brockport and in connection with H. H. Hibbard engaged in the same business. Mr. Hibbard retired in 1891, after which oni subject continued the trade alone. The plant has a capacity of 1,500 bushels per day, and in addition to this Mr. Peckham has put in a complete apparatus for making vinegar. In 1881 he married Sadie E., daughter of John Wilson, and they have one child, Clara E.

Perry, Alfonso, M.D., came from Stephentown, Rensselaer county, where his early years were spent. In 1830 he married Marietta Platt, and settled in the town of Clarkson, where for years he was actively engaged in the practice of medicine. He was also prominently connected with town and county affairs, holding various positions of trust and responsibility, being twice elected to the Assembly. His death occurred in 1870, in his sixty-fifth year. His hand was ever extended in aid of the cause of education and religion. His widow followed him in 1892, in her eighty-second year, having spent the latter portion of her life with Mrs. Augusta Bates. She was an example of true Christian womanhood, whose life was devoted to her family and the service of her Master.

Pitt, Thomas, is a son of William Pitt, who came from England in 1854 and settled in Brighton, where his son Thomas was born, and there the family resided for a number of years. They finally came to Webster in 1886, and settled on a farm, which our subject now conducts for his father, the place being opposite that of William Pitt.

Peets, Lemuel H., is a prominent life resident of Monroe county, born in Pittsford, June 24, 1825, a son of Hiram, who was a native of Massachusetts, born in 1798, who came to Pittsford with an uncle, with whom he lived. Most of his life was spent in Pittsford, and his last days were spent in Michigan with a daughter. He died in 1875. His wife was Roxie Sackett, daughter of Lemuel Sackett, who came to Pittsford in 1818; The line for the Erie Canal being surveyed across his farm, he took the contract of digging the canal for that distance, 180 rods. Their children were Frances, Lemeul [sic] H., Levantia, James, Mary, Martha and George. The mother died in 1858. Our subject began for himself as a farmer in Pittsford, on the home farm, where he remained several years. In 1859 he removed to Henrietta, and bought the farm where he now lives. He was an extensive dealer in cattle and hogs in his earlier life. He has served in various positions of trust and responsibility, among them being assessor, commissioner of highways, etc. In 1849 he married Adelia, daughter of Elijah and Lucy M. (Allen) Webster, of Connecticut, and their children are Helen E., wife of Willett E. Chase, of this town; Addie L., wife of Frank B. Lusk, of Pittsford; Henry F., and Charles W.

Patterson, W. H., of Fairport, dealer in cigars and tobacco, confections and fruit. Mr. Patterson was educated in Schenectady Lyceum and began his business life as a clerk in a dry goods store in that town. In 1857 he married Gertrude Wiley, of Florida, N. Y. (now deceased), and soon after engaged in the grocery trade near Schenectady. He had two children by his first wife: Harriet and Seely, the former deceased. His present wife was Gertrude Dickinson, of Oswego, and her children are Freeman N., who died young, and Lois M., born in 1887. Mr. Patterson was born at Florida, N. Y., July 29, 1836. His late father, Seely Patterson, a widely known and influential politician and speculator, was postmaster for twenty-five years at Pattersonville. the station having been originally named for him, and during a portion of this term William was his deputy. Seely Patterson died in 1882, and four years later our subject located in the Taylor block in Fairport as a grocer, then in 1887 established his present line of trade in the Chadwick block, where he was located three years, occupying since 1890 his present location in the Ives block. Mr. Patterson is one of the most genial of men, and is now trustee of the village.

Peters, Isaac E., was born in Macedon, September 30, 1846, a son of the late Xury Peters, of that place. Mr. Peters has been a railroad man all his life, entering the employ of the New York Central Company in 1866 as a brakeman between Rochester and Syracuse. During his twenty-eight years of service he has seen many changes in railway equipment and management. November 8, 1872, he married Mercy A. Peters, of Macedon, and soon after removed to Fairport. They have had one son, Walter, both November 17, 1880; and two daughters, Bertha and Edith, the former dying in infancy and the latter at the age of nine years. Mr. Peters was first in Fairport to supply his home with the new water service.

Parmele, James, came from Pompey and settled first in Mendon, when he was drafted in the war of 1812. In 1831 he removed with his family to Ogden, and located where James, his grandson, now lives. His children were Betsey, George W., Amos and Charles. James, the pioneer, was a justice of the peace, a man of much good sense, and it is said that during his twenty-four years of service not one of his judgments was ever reversed. George W. was born in Mendon in 1808, and died in Ogden January 24, 1889. His wife, Susan Burlingame, was born in 1811, and died March 24, 1881. Their children were Nancy J., who married Asa M. Baird, and James, a farmer of Ogden, now on the homestead. The latter was born April 11, 1835, and his occupations have been varied. He was clerk in Raymond's store at the Basin two years, and in 1855 went to Virginia and engaged in the public works, later going to North Carolina, and coming North just before the war. He has been on the old farm since 1861. In 1864 he married Martha W. True, and they have had three children: Susie, Nellie, and Ransom T. Ransom B. True was born in New Jersey in 1805, a son of Moses True, who settled in Riga. Ransom married, first, Martha Whittier, by whom he had two children, and second, Harriet Morse, and they had six children.

Price, George S., M.D., of Fairport, was born April 11, 1868. His father, George Price, was born here and spent most of his life in Rush. Of his paternal grandfather the same statement is true, an interesting instance of love of place. After four years at Genesee Wesleyan Seminary Dr. Price spent some time in the office of Dr. Kellogg, of Rush. His subsequent medical training was of a most thorough character, graduating in 1891 from the University of the City of New York, and later from the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, O. Prior to his settlement in Fairport, in 1894, Dr. Price passed a year in hospital practice at St. Louis, Mo. In the village of his adoption he is already highly esteemed both as a man and a physician. He holds the position of coroner and health officer.

Reddick, Robert, was born in Canada and there learned his trade of blacksmith. He came to Penfield in 1879, and in 1880 opened a blacksmith and carriage repairing shop, and also builds and sells carriages and wagons. He built the shop where he now works. He has one son, William B.

McGonegal, George E., was born in Hillsdale, Columbia county, N. Y., April 8, 1828, and came with his parents to Monroe county in 1834. He was educated in the public schools and in the Rochester High School. He was a farmer by occupation, and married Louisa E. Loder, of Rochester. N. Y., by whom he has two children: John B., who married Frances Michaelson of Rochester, and Bertha L., who resides at home. Mr. McGonegal was supervisor of the town of Irondequoit in 1860 and 1861, and in the fall of 1861 was elected member of assembly for the First Assembly District of Monroe county, and was re-elected to the same position in the fall of 1862. He was elected county superintendent of the poor of Monroe county in 1870, and held that position for twenty-four consecutive years, having been elected every third year during that time. John McGonegal, father of George E. was born in Columbia county, N.Y., in 1790, and was educated in the schools of that early day. He married Margery Hoyt of his native place, by whom he had three sons: William R., Henry B., and George E. He removed with his family to Monroe county in 1834, and settled on a farm in Irondequoit. He was twice elected supervisor of Irondequoit, and served as member of assembly from Monroe county in 1846. John McGonegal died in 1858, and his wife in 1863. His oldest son, William R. McGonegal, married Sarah Knapp of Hillsdale, Columbia county, and resided after his marriage in Brighton, Monroe county. They had no children, and he died in 1852, The second son, Henry B. McGonegal, was twice married; his first wife was Lydia A. Lovelace of Irondequoit, by whom he had one daughter, Frances A. His wife died in 1863, and for his second wife he married Mary E. daughter of Dr. John Smyles, of Irondequoit, by whom he had six children, of whom three are living: Henry S., Grace B., and George A. Henry B. McGonegal was three times elected supervisor of the sixteenth ward of the city of Rochester. (This ward was composed of territory formerly belonging to Irondequoit.) He died July 6, 1888 and his wife died December 12, 1894.

Smith, Charles, was born in Ireland, of English parents, in 1850, and at the age of fourteen years came to London, Canada, and then to Kingston, where he learned the stove moulder's trade. Later he moved to Rochester, and for the past twenty-two years has been connected with the Co-operative Foundry Company. He has been general foreman of the Lincoln Park branch for the past eight years.

Brayer, Frank N., was born in Rochester, where he learned the moulding and plating trades. He worked for John M. French until the starting of the Co-operative Foundry Company, when he became identified with that company, and for the last fifteen years has been general foreman of the foundry on Hill street. In 1887 he purchased a residence in Gates, where he now resides.

Storms, W. S., for nearly sixty years a leading merchant tailor at Fairport, was born in Palatine, N. Y., in 1812. His father, Gilbert, was by trade a shoemaker, was also a botanic doctor of some note. When twenty-three years of age Mr. Storms came to Fairport, and is today without doubt the pioneer business man living here, and owing to a fine constitution and simple life carries his four-score years lightly. In 1830 he married Mary Shults of Palermo, sister of his business partner, and of their six children four survive: Mrs Helen Burlingame, of Rochester Mrs. Amelia Williams, Mrs. Charlotte Wheeler of Fairport, and W. Emerson Storms, of Rochester.

Shaw, L. M., one of the prominent business men of Fairport, was born here June 1. 1837. His father, the late Edward Shaw, was also a prominent figure here, and for many years a leading undertaker, which business was continued by his son, who has conducted it since. In 1835 Edward Shaw married Melissa, daughter of Gardner Hall, who survives him. Mr. Hall died at his home in New Berlin, Chenango county, before her birth, and she came here with her mother and five brothers. Salem Mallett, the maternal grandfather of Mrs. Shaw, was one of the founders of Fairport, and the first to he interred in the cemetery, his burial being attended with high Masonic honors. Owing to her long residence here, and to her benevolent character and intimate conversance with the past history of local affairs, Mrs. Shaw is often alluded to as one of the "mothers of Fairport." L. M. Shaw married, in 1867 Josephine B. Pearse of Columbus, Pa. Besides his business as funeral director, be is proprietor of the Shaw Opera House, and conducts also a farm, in the products of which he takes no little pride.

Sperry, Burton E., was born in Batavia and came to Parma with his parents at the age of seven, and in 1877 moved to Penfield, where he operated a flouring mill until 1884, when be came to Webster and has since conducted a mill, being now engaged in putting in the latest improved roller system. He has served as poormaster for two years, and in 1890 represented his town on the Board of Supervisors. He has two sons, Howard E. and Herbert.

Sudbury, Mark, was born in England, and came to America and settled at Avon. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in Co. B, 104th N. Y. Vols., enlisted again later, so that he was in active service until the close of the Rebellion in 1865. In 1877 he married Martha, daughter of Amos, and granddaughter of Amos Knapp, Sr., who settled in Webster in 1809, and there died. Our subject removed to West Webster in 1878, where his death occurred May 15, 1884. He left one son, Robert A. Sudbury.

Shirts, William A., was born in Wheatland, February 8, 1817, a son of William of Newark, N. J., born in 1784, who came to Cayuga county, and to Wheatland in 1811. He erected a tannery in Celcord about 1813, which business he conducted till 1842, then engaged in farming. He married Clarissa Morley, and their children were Angeline, Caroline, William A., and Adelaide. The grandfather was Daniel, of New Jersey, a soldier in the Revolution. Our subject began for himself as a farmer, which business he followed successfully. In 1881 he retired and moved to Mumford, where he has since resided. In 1846 he married, Sybil Hayden, born in Cayuga county, and of their seven children five died when young, the others being Clarissa Calhoun, of Chicago, and Henry E., traveling for the Buffalo Scale Company. Mrs. Shirts died in December, 1893.

Sweeting, John M., was born in Rotterdam, Holland, August 8, 1843, a son of Henry Sweeting, who came with his family to the United States in 1851, living for a time at Albany, and later moving to Rochester, where he built the second house on St. Joseph street. He kept a grocery there for a time, removed to a farm on the Ridge, where he lived many years, and finally returned to Rochester. Of his five sons, only John M. remained in Parma. In August, 1862, the latter enlisted in Co. F, 108th N. Y. York Vols., was promoted sergeant, and detailed orderly at the quarters of Captain Porter. In 1865 Mr. Sweeting was mustered out with his regiment, and afterwards spent two years in the Pennsylvania oil regions. Still later he returned to Parma, and for two years worked a farm on shares. In 1868 he came to his present farm, and in the same year married Ellen, daughter of John Eady, of Greece. Of their nine children, eight survive. About 1884 Mr. Sweeting became associated with George Widle in conducting a fruit distillery on the Sweeting farm; in Parma. After two years Mr. Widle died, since which Mr. Sweeting has conducted the business alone. It is entirely successful, and in his special manufacture of apple brandy Mr. Sweeting is the largest revenue tax payer of this county. He is also an extensive manufacturer of cider and vinegar. He is a member of Martindale Post, G. A. R.

Smith, Dr. John B., who for more than forty years was an active and successful physician of Ogden, and whose residence in the town began in 1832, was born in Washington county, a son of Calvin Smith, attorney. In 1832 Dr. Smith drove a horse and cutter from Albany to Ogden, took up his abode near the Center, and at once began practice. His medical education had been acquired in Cambridge, Washington county, and also in New York city. Dr. Smith ranked well as a physician, and commanded the confidence and respect of his wide circle of patients and friends. He was a successful physician, though he would never collect half of his earnings, and part of his fortune was swept away by lending his name and credit for the accommodation of others. He married, first, Elizabeth Gilbert, and had five children: Joseph G., Charles C., Edward P., George W., and Platt G. His second wife was Jane A. Alexander, and their children were: Hugh A., Guy F., Philip, Jennie E., and Alexander C. Charles C. Smith was born in Ogden January 28, 1833, and has always been a farmer in the town. He worked on the home farm until the age of twenty-seven, when he began for himself. He married in 1860 Sarah K.. daughter of Henry S. Flagg, and they have three children: Flagg G., Catharine M., and Charlotte M. Mr. Smith has filled some of the principal town offices.

Slayton, William C., who for nearly half a century was one of the successful physicians of this county, and identified with the best interests of Spencerport for many years, was a native of New Hampshire, where his young life was passed. He came to Brockport when a young man, and taught school, later reading medicine with Dr. Carpenter, and in 1846 was graduated at the Castleton Medical College. He began practice at North Parma, and soon afterward came to Spencerport. His practice during the succeeding years was successful and extensive, his ride was long and hard, but his iron constitution enabled him to pursue it without detriment to his health. He earned a fortune, but never attempted to collect half his dues. His death occurred in 1891. He had been president of the village, was a member of the State Medical Society and the first master of Etolian Lodge, F. & A. M. His wife was Diana Brown, by whom he had five children: Oscar, of Buffalo; Frances, wife of C. B. McKibbon, of Chicago; Mary, wife of Dr. P. G. Udell; Fred H., who died aged twenty-two, at West Point and Louis E., of Spencerport. The latter was born October 21, 1862, and read medicine under the direction of his father and Dr. Udell, his brother-in-law. He later took a three years' course at the University of Burlington (Vt.), graduating in June, 1884, and during 1883 he had hospital practice in Rochester. In 1884 he began practice in Spencerport with his father, which was only severed by the death of the latter, since which Louis E. has continued alone with great success, his specialty being surgery cases. In 1886 Dr. Slayton married Emma E. Hawkins, of Spencerport, and they have two children.

Sigler, James, was born in New Jersey, March 16, 1804, and came to Ontario county in 1820, from there to Parma in 1823, and two years later came to Clarkson, where he has since engaged in farming. He married Betsey Taylor, and they have had four children: George N., William H., Guy, and Polly, wife of Mr. Knapp. Mr. Sigler is a practical and successful farmer, of sterling integrity, and holding various positions of trust in the town.

Shafer, Jonas, was a native of Montgomery county, and came to Clarkson in 1824 with his father, Frederick, who was one of the best known landlords in the western part of the county. Jonas Shafer married, first, Mary Jennings, and second, Clara Hoyt, daughter of Isaac E. Hoyt. Their children are Charles E., Manley A., Frederick H., Mrs. Helen M. La Due, and Mrs. Emma A. Gay. Mr. Shafer was a practical and successful farmer, and held various positions of trust in the town. He was justice of the peace eight years, and his aid and influence were ever given to advance the best interests of the town. He died in 1892, in his seventy-sixth year.

Steel, John W., was born in Lima, Livingston county, December 1, 1848, son of Theron Steel, of East Bloomfield, who came to this county in 1872, settling in Clarkson. He married Mary, daughter of Nathaniel Clark, and has had four children William H., John W., Daniel B., and Mrs. Lucy B. Cotter. John W. was educated at the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, and in 1871 married Mary E., daughter of James K. Vosburgh. Mr. Steel takes an active interest in all town affairs.

Smith, Orrin C., was born in the town of Parma, March 3, 1841, a son of Peter, of New Jersey. who came to this county in 1825, and settled in Parma. He married Maria Van Orden, and died in 1844. Orrin C. was educated in the common schools, and in 1861 married Adelaide Fossmire, and they had three children: Albert B., Ethel I., and Edith M. Our subject is a prominent man in his town, and takes an active interest in all town affairs.

Smith, George W., was born in Kendall, November 3, 1853, a son of Orrin J., who was among the pioneers of Orleans county, where he died in 1873, in his sixtieth year. Charles W. was graduated from the Brockport Normal School in 1874, and in 1877 entered the University of Rochester, graduating in 1881, after which he at once began teaching. He was appointed principal of the Lyle Academy, and also taught in Canandaigua Academy. From 1884 to 1890 he was school commissioner of Orleans county, and in 1891 was appointed teacher of mathematics in the Normal School of Brockport. In 1887 he married Laura, daughter of Oscar Munn. and they have one son, Orrin M. Our subject takes an active interest in the M. E. church, in which he has served as chorister for many years.

Schlosser, Fred, was born in Brockport, June 4, 1854. His father, Fred Schlosser, was born in Rhinefeldt, Germany, and came to this country in 1849, and engaged in the meat business on a large scale. Our subject was educated in the Brockport Normal School, and finished at the age of sixteen, when he engaged in active business. He is interested in advancing the best interests of the town. He served as county committeeman for seven years, and was active in the organization of the fire department, of which he has been assistant chief engineer for twelve years. He has ever been ready to advance any enterprise intended to advance his town.

Secor, C. O., was born in the town of Chili, July 1, 1817. His father, Daniel, came to this county in 1812, and was recognized as one of the most practical and successful farmers of the county. He married Ame Edgett, and died in his eighty-ninth year, respected by all who knew him. C. O. Secor was educated in the public schools, and in 1641 married Eliza Osborn, daughter of Nathan Osborn, and they have had four children: W. Haskell Secor, Mrs. Amelia Rogers, Mrs. Arabel Merrill, and Mrs. Minnie Callow. The oldest son, Orlando, enlisted in Co. A, 140th N.Y. Vols., and lost his life in the service of his country. Our subject has held the commission of captain in the State militia, under General Scott.

Shay, James, was born in the town of Kendall, May 4, 1840, a son of John Shay, who came from Ireland in 1836 and settled in Kendall. In 1850 he removed to Clarkson, where he engaged in agriculture, and in 1880 removed to Brockport, and died in 1892, in his eighty-eighth year. James Shay was educated at Holley Academy, and in 1868 married Addie F. Hoag, and their only son is Lewis B., who is a naval cadet at Annapolis. James Shay is a prominent man in the town of Sweden, taking an active interest in all that tends to the growth of the town.

Stickney, Edwin I., was born in the town of Sweden, October 19, 1848. His father, Israel, was a native of Oneida county, who came to the town of Sweden with his father, Reuben, in 1803. Israel married Fannie, daughter of James Hort, and was always a farmer, and an upright man in his dealings, who gave freely to the support of educational and religious works. He died in 1816 in his seventy-fourth year. Edwin I. was educated in the Brockport schools, and in 1813 married Emma, daughter of Jerome Richmond, by whom he has one son, Edwin I., jr., and one daughter, Fannie. Our subject has served as highway commissioner, and takes a prominent part in all local affairs.

Smith, John, deceased, was born at Rutland, Vt., May 26, 1811, and in 1841 came to Brockport and engaged in the furniture business. He married Rebecca E., daughter of Jacob Ingalls, of Lynn, Mass., and their children are: Mrs. John C. Collins, of New Haven, Conn., and Sarah L. Smith. Our subject served as trustee of the Brockport Collegiate Institute, was a deacon in the Baptist church for thirty years, and was a man of conservative, upright character, esteemed by all who knew him. He died in March, 1887, in his seventieth year.

Smith, Henry, was born in Phelps, Ontario county, December 18, 1810, and came to the town of Sweden in 1834, being pre-eminently a self-made man. In 1834 he married Lucretia Burnett, who was his able help-meet and associate. She died in 1892, a Christian woman, whose death was a loss to the community. Our subject is one of the practical and successful men of the town, whose hand has ever been extended to aid the needy, and to further all enterprises for the good of the town.

Stanley, William, was born in Devonshire, England, and came to this country in 1844. After spending a short time in Canada he came to Brockport and entered the employ of Thomas Coomes in the live stock business In 1862, in company with George Coomes, he purchased- the business and at the death of Thomas Coomes bought the real estate, which he now owns. In 1857 he married Mrs. Anna Peck, and they have one daughter, Mrs. Emma Lawton. Mr. Stanley is one of the solid men of his town, and active in advancing its best interests.

Spiegel, Thomas, has built up an important and lucrative business in Pittsford since 1860, in the manufacture and repair of wagons and sleighs. He was born at Wurtemburg, Germany, December 29, 1836. His father was a mason. Our subject came to America in 1854, locating first at Staten Island, and adopting the trade of blacksmith in connection with wagon and carriage work. Prior to his settling in Pittsford in 1860 Mr. Spiegel traveled in the West, working at his trade in Missouri and Michigan. His shop has since 1865 been located in Main street, corner of Monroe. He has filled various positions of trust, among them being that of supervisor (1866-67). He is now president of the village board of trustees, of which he has been a member several years. In 1863 he married Mary Walbeck, also of German birth, and they have two sons and three daughters.

Stone, Hon. Samuel H., a son of Eber Stone, who was born in Pittsford in 1807, where he always resided. He was a prominent Republican from the organization of the party, and was postmaster here during Lincoln's administration, and until his death in 1864. Samuel Stone was born August 22, 1843, during a temporary residence of the family in Henrietta, and his early home was in Pittsford on the farm. He studied with the intention of adopting the legal profession, but was interrupted by delicate health Mr. Stone resides upon a suburban farm, where a modern house and its accessories make a comfortable home. Like his late father, he is an uncompromising Republican, and has run the whole gamut of official life, holding every office of importance within the gift of his townsmen, justice of the peace, assessor, and during his term as supervisor was chairman of the jail-building committee. He represented the First Assembly District of the county at Albany. He holds a high position in Masonic circles, and enjoys in every way the esteem and confidence of his constituents. In 1865 Mr. Stone married married Isabelle A. Clark, of Henrietta.

Schoen, Charles of Schoen Brothers, Pittsford, dealers in coal, produce, lumber and farm implements, was born in that town February 5, 1864, of German ancestry, a son of the late John Schoen, born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in 1824. At the age of thirty five the latter came to America, settling first in the town of Henrietta, but removing to Pittsford in 1863, and there engaged in farming till 1894, when he died, aged seventy years. Mr. Schoen was a member of the Lutheran church and a citizen of much character. He left four sons. Charles married in 1889 Anna Smith, daughter of the well-known James Smith, of Pittsford.

Schueler, John A., was born in Brighton in 1862, son of Jacob, who was a farmer of Penfield. Mr. Schueler learned the blacksmith's and, wagon maker's trade when eighteen years old, and in 1880 came to Penfield and opened a shop, where he does a general blacksmith and repair business and also sells agricultural tools. He has five children George B., Royal I., John F., Laura R. and Florence M.

Spear, Richard W., is a son of Hiram and Eliza (Woolsey) Spear and a grandson of James Spear, who came from Farmington. Ontario county, in 1810. James Spear lived in Penfield for several years, then removed to Detroit, Mich., leaving Hiram on the homestead, opposite where Richard W. now lives. The latter was born in Penfield in 1833. His father died in 1892, leaving three sons: James, who lives in Rochester; Jason, who lives on the Woolsey farm in Perinton; and Richard W., who married in 1862, Saran Grey, who died in 1876, leaving two sons, Clark and Burr, and three daughters.

Schlieman, C. and H. - Henry Schlieman was born in Germany, in 1843, and came to America in 1861, and in 1866 he settled on the farm where he now lives. He married Tina, daughter of Hoenas Bush. They have one son, Carl, who lives on the farm with his father, and two daughters, Libbie and Mattie.

Sampson, Howard, was born in Penfield in 1865, son of Luther and grandson of Henry, who came from England to Lyons in 1818 and to Penfield in 1825, settling where he died in 1871, leaving one son, Luther. The latter died in 1878, leaving his son, Howard, and his wife, Rebecca (Courter) Sampson, on the old homestead. Mr. Sampson married Violet Barnes, by whom he has two children: Courter L. and Adaline R.

Sheehan, Daniel F. - Mr. Sheehan is an enthusiastic Republican, and his great personal popularity was evinced by the circumstances attending his election to the office of town clerk in March, 1893, He is the eldest son of Michael and Mary Barrett Sheehan, of Brighton, and was born here in 1861. Acquiring a good business education at Vosburgh's Academy, he first entered the employ of T. F. Monks, of Brighton village, remaining with him until 1883, then forming a partuership with a younger brother, John S. Sheehan, as contractors and dealers in building materials. In 1891 he purchased the old Monroe Avenue Hotel which is quite a historic building. Mr. Sheehan has a collection of antique coins exhumed about the premises, which evince the cosmopolitan character of the patrons of the hotel in bygone years. He now contemplates the erection of a modern hotel on the site. In 1891 Mr. Sheehan married Anna McMillan, of Montreal. Their children are Stanley and William E.

Sperry, Henry H., an old and honored citizen, was born in Henrietta in 1819, a son of James Sperry. He was educated in Monroe Academy, and on account of his health failing, went to Cincinnati, O., where for a number of years he was engaged in the newspaper business. In 1850 he returned to this town, and six years later was elected first school commissioner under the law passed that year, providing for school commissioners for each Assembly district. He was a member of the first Republican convention of this county, and was one of a committee on rates and resolutions. For some years before and after the war he held positions under government at Washington, and spent eight years in New York city as customs house official. He resided in Rochester ten years, then came to Henrietta (1892) where he has since resided in the village. In 1844 be married Elizabeth Snyder of this town, and had two children: James H., and Elizabeth S., who died in 1870. His wife died in 1888. James, the father of Henry H., was the fourth son of Deacon Moses Sperry, who came from Berkshire county, Mass., in 1796, and in 18l0 came to Henrietta, bringing four of his sons with him. He died in Gates, at the home of his son Calvin in 1824. He purchased his time of his father, and came on foot, via an Indian trail to Fairfield, Herkimer county, where he educated himself, studying surveying and engineering. In 1812 he came to Henrietta, where be soon became a leading spirit in public enterprises and was widely known as a surveyor and engineer. He was a staunch abolitionist, and one of the projectors of the Monroe County Academy. In 1811 he married Fannie Pixley, of Bloomfield, Herkimer county, by whom he had eight children. He died in 1868, and his wife in 1867.

Skinner, Almond, was born in Lincoln, Canada, March 17, 1814, a son of Ebenezer, born in Orange county in 1775, whose father, Joseph, came to America about 1770, and later removed to Canada. Ebenezer, the father, grew to manhood there, and was a farmer. Part of the battle of Lundy's Lane was fought on his farm. His son Gideon, being forced to take part with the British in that battle, he became so indignant over the affairs of the country, that he declared he would not live under such a government, so he sold his farm and came to the United States in 1817 and settled in this town, where he spent his remaining days, and was a prominent citizen. His wife was Mary Cook, a native of Canada, by whom he had eight children, of whom our subject is the youngest. At his father's death Mr. Skinner came into possession of fifty acres of the homestead, to which he later added 104 acres. For years he devoted much time to the breeding of Samson horses and Durham cattle. In 1839 he married Amanda, daughter of Ira Nimes of Washington county N. Y., and their children are Dr. Scotts W. Skinner of Le Roy, Dimmis M., wife of Dr. Adams, of Rochester; Dr. J. W. Skinner; Celia A., and Jesse.

Fetzner, John, was born in the town of Greece, February 28, 1851, was educated in the public schools, and later learned carriage-making in all its branches, which trade he now carries on in the village of Greece. He is a natural inventor, and uses his talent in the invention of his own machinery for his business, in which he is very successful. In addition to the above be has a steam feed mill, which is an accommodation to this region of the country, and he also manufactures tanks. June 16, 1885, he married Louise Hutte, of Rochester, and they have two children, Lillian J., and A. Clarence. Francis, father of our subject, was born in Baden, Germany, in 1819, and came to the United States about 1835. He married Catharine Mura of this town, formerly of Alsace, and they have eight children: Mary, John, Frank, Catharine, Joseph P., Elizabeth, Agnes, and Wendel. Mrs. Frances Fetzner died in 1892. Mrs. Louise Fetzner's father, Charles Hutte, was born in Prussia, July 4, 1829, and came to this country when a young man. He is a merchant custom boot and shoe maker of Rochester. He is the father of eight children, as follows: Mary, Louis, Louisa, Josephine, Jacob, William, and two who died in infancy. Both parents are residents of Rochester. The family are members of the Catholic church here.

Avery, Edwin B., was born in Riga, in 1839, son of Joseph B. Avery, who came from Massachusetts and settled in Bergen in 1816, later coming to Riga where he engaged in farming and died in 1881. Mr. Avery began work for the N. Y. C. R. R. in 1857, and after filling several positions was made agent at Cold Water in 1863, which office he still holds. He has also been postmaster since 1868. Mr. Avery has five sons: Albert E., who is an engineer; Myron P.; Channey B., who is in a dispatcher's office in Buffalo; Hiram J., and Fred M.

Sperry, George B., was born in Gates in 1839, and is a son of Calvin Sperry, who came to Gates in 1826 from Bloomfield, N. Y. Calvin Sperry was a farmer by occupation. George B. started ont by working on a farm by the month. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. B, 108th N. Y. Vols., and was in the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg, where he was wounded, being discharged as permanently disabled. He returned to Gates, where he has since lived. He has been town clerk for the past three years. He married Mary, daughter of Seth Hart, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Gates.

Todd, Stanley — One of the most prominent and successful men of Brighton is Ira Todd, whose elegant home is located in the extreme southeastern part of the town. Mr. Todd was born at Peekskill in 1825, son of Orrin Todd, who was born in Connecticut of an old Scotch family. About 1829 the family moved into the town of Pittsford, and in 1845 into Brighton. Ira married Zilpha Manchester, of Middleport, N. Y., whose children are Jerome, Marshall, Frank, and Stanley. Two daughters, Ella and Lillian, are deceased. The former was Mrs. George Crossman, of Rochester, who died in 1887, leaving two children. Ira Todd, while achieving more than a competency and surrounding himself and family with those material accessories which go far toward making life worth living, has not forfeited the respect of his contemporaries, nor imperiled the good name which was his best heritage. He is a Democrat of the old school, and has al\vays taken a foremost place in local government and political life, filling many minor positions of trust beside those of assessor and supervisor. Mr. Todd's four sons are all happily married, two being residents of Henrietta and the others, the elder and younger, remaining near the parental roof-tree. At this writing the grandchildren are ten in number, so that the family name would seem to be in no danger of extinction.

Tozier, Joseph A. was born in York, Livingston county, June 21, 1836, a son of Joseph Tozier, who moved to Le Roy, and later settled in Clarkson. The family trace their descent from Lemuel Tozier, born in Maine in 1756, who had twelve children. Joseph A., was educated in the Brockport Collegiate Institute, later taught school, and was elected school commissioner for several terms, resigning to enter the drug business, with which he was identified at the time of his death. He married Alice Winslow, and their only child is George, who has taken up his fathers business interests and successfully carried them on. Joseph A. died July 14, 1894.

Truesdale, James T., was born in Greece, April 8, 1847, and was the eldest of five children born to William E. and Rachel C. (Martin) Truesdale. His father was a native of Ireland and came to this country when a young man. He is still living and is the possessor of a comfortable home and property. James T. was brought up to do farm work and now owns a good farm in Parma, although he lives and does business in Spencerport. He was educated at the old Parma Institute and then taught school for eleven winters, chiefly in Parma and Greece. In 1872, in Parma, Mr. Truesdale married Mary A., daughter of William Hayner, by whom he had five children. After his marriage he began farming in Parma and continued until 1883, when he became agent for an eastern firm of capitalists and engaged in making loans throughout this section of the country. While in Parma Mr. Truesdale was twice elected supervisor, being the only Democrat elected to that office in forty years. He served on the Board of Supervisors in 1883-84. In 1886 Mr. Truesdale moved to Spencerport and has since been engaged in the produce, coal, and fertilizer business.

Truman, Lawrence, was born in Saratoga county, September 1, 1824. His father, Edward, married Ella Perry, and engaged in agriculture. The wife of our subject was Elizabeth Sawyer, and their children are Edward, Orlo S., Mrs. Olivia Amidon. In 1851 the family came to this county, where Mr. Lawrence is a representative man of his town. The father of Mrs. Lawrence was Joseph Sawyer.

Underhill, Lucius T., was born in Grafton county, Vt., March 16, 1831. His father, Ephraim, was a native of New Hampshire, and came to Rochester in 1833, settling on Coon Hill, where he conducted a saw mill and engaged in the lumber business. He married Betsey Beamas, of Littleton, N.H., and they had six children, five of whom survive. He died in 1851 in his fifty-sixth year. Lucius T. was educated in the common schools, and in 1862 came to Brockport and engaged in the lumber business, manufacturing sash, doors and blinds. In 1890 he bought the Jenny Lind Furnace property, which he rebuilt into a roller flour mill, with a capacity of seventy-five barrels of patent flour per day. In 1852 he married Martha E., daughter of Randall Kenyon. He has taken a prominent part in local politics, having served as supervisor and trustee of the village.

Tracy, Allen D, was born in Scipio, Cayuga county, a son of Edmund Tracy. Allen came to Brockport in 1835, where his sister then resided. He married Mary Hotchkiss, and soon after removed to Parma, living for a time at the Center. Ten years later be removed to Clarkson, where he farmed for sixteen years. In 1867 he bought the Thrall home farm, where he died in 1892 having made a comfortable home and fortune. His children were Florence H., who married Rollin Wood; Lelia E., who married P. J. Marsh; and J. Herbert, of Parma. The latter was born here May 19, 1845, was educated at Brockport, and now owns the homestead, on the Ridge. In 1869 he married Josephine A. Hillabrant, and they have five children. John Hotchkiss was born in Connecticut, but came to Parma from his former home, in Dover Plains, in 1833, locating west of the Center where he died. His children were Ann, who married George Bentley, and died in Illinois. and Mary, as above. Mr. Hotchkiss died in Parma about 1838.

Wilcox, Chester E., representative of one of the oldest families in Perinton, was born here in 1850. His father was Homer Wilcox, a painter and decorator, and in earlier life a boatman, who was also a native of this town, and whose father was Larry Wilcox, well remembered in the early annals of the town. Chester was educated at the Eastman Business College of Rochester, and first engaged in business in Fairport, opening billiard rooms in the Wilcox block on Main street. In 1870 he went to Ottawa, Kan., as clerk for the Ludington Hotel at that place. He has been an employee of the post-office both here and in Rochester, at various times. January 5, 1875, he married Rosalie L. Furman, of Perinton. Mr. Wilcox is a Mason of high degree.

Wilcox, Mortimer R., a descendant and representative of one of the oldest families of the locality, was born at Fairport, May 8, 1837. He first learned the trade of tinner with J. L. G. Seely. His father, Larry Wilcox, held a captain's commission under Governor Tompkins, but saw no active service. In 1865 Mortimer Wilcox was appointed postmaster of Fairport, which office he held continuously until 1887, a length of time almost without precedent, and due as much to his great personal popularity as to his business capacity. He has also served as village trustee, and in the Masonic fraternity Mr. Wilcox is of high standing. He has been five times master of the local lodge, and seven times represented it in the Grand Lodge. Since his retirement from official life he has operated to some extent in life insurance. His wife is Elvia A. Northrop, of Fairport, and their children are May, wife of Charles Bancroft, of London, England; James H., who was for ten years deputy postmaster here; and Hiram P. W., now bookkeeper for the Monroe County Savings Bank.

Warren, Capt. James H. (deceased), was a native of Columbia county, N. Y., and came to Clarkson, in 1810 with his father, Lyman Warren. In 1843 Captain Warren married Olivia Crary. In 1863 he was elected sheriff of Monroe county serving three years. Hi his early life he was engaged in the freight and passenger department of a line of packet boats between Rochester and Buffalo. An enterprising and energetic man, he took a prominent part in the development of his town, serving as supervisor for years. His hand was ever ready to aid any charitable enterprise, and his benevolence was well known. He died in 1888 in his seventy-third year, a loss to his family and to all who knew him.

Woodmansee, C. N. - James Woodmansee came from Delaware county about 1825, settling with his parents in the northern part of Ogden. his father was Joseph Woodmansee. To the same locality some substantial representative of the family has ever since lived. James married Angeline Nichols, by whom he had five children: Betsey, of Parma; Clarinda, who married Charles Shimmons and moved to Michigan; Louisa, wife of Charles Lucas; Charles N. who lives in the vicinity of the old farm, though his present fine property is located on the Parma side; and Joseph P., of Rochester. Charles N. was born in Ogden, February 13, 1840, and has always lived on a farm. He began his career by working out by the month, saving his earnings and buying one-half acre of land. To this he added as he was able and has bought and sold various places. But in 1880 he purchased the farm where he now resides, comprising ninety acres and one of the best equipped properties in southern Parma. In 1863 Mr. Woodmansee married Julia Shourds, and their children are Irving J., engaged in railroading in Rochester, and Fred S., in like employment in Syracuse. Mr. Woodmansee was collector in the town of Ogden for three years.

Wilson, M. H., eldest son of Robert Wilson, who came from Ayr, Scotland, and was one of the pioneers of Rochester. He died in 1865, aged seventy, and his widow, who was Jane Sloan; survives him, and is a resident of the Cobbs Hill district. Matthew Wilson has always been a farmer, one of the class whose influence tends to elevate that calling. He is a member of the Grange and the Presbyterian church, as is also his wife, who was Angelica J., a daughter of the late James Hartley of Brighton. Mr. Wilson was engaged in farming in Irondequoit until 1874, at which date he settled at his present location. There are five children: M. Clifford, Robert J., William Earl, Ralph H., and Helen Agnes.

Wilmarth, Louisa, representative of an old family, widely known among the hardy pioneers of Monroe county, is the daughter of Orrin Wilmarth, who was of Vermont birth. He was but a small boy when his parents came to Victor, Ontario county, and later we learn of his marriage to Laura Stone of Victor. He kept hotel at various places, among them Evans, Erie county, and Irving, Chautauqua county. His children were: Emma, Sarah, Louisa and Abbie, all of whom except Louisa are now deceased. Emma was Mrs. P. J. Kent, of Irving; Sarah died in infancy: and Abbie married D. C. Guernsey of Pittsford. Louisa, sole surviving member of this family, has been a resident of Pittsford since 1872, and a valued member of its society. She is a member of the Presbyterian church, and of the Ladies' Missionary Society. Her father died April 10, 1864, and her mother ten years later.

Weeks, Benjamin B., was born in Webster in 1824, his father, Jesse, having settled here about 1820, coming from Orange county. Jesse died in this town in 1881. Benjamin B. entered a shop and learned wagonmaking, and at the age of twenty-one opened a shop for himself, and has since 1845 been actively engaged in that business, in which he has met with much success.

Wager, Philetus, a son of Sylvanus, and a grandson of George Wager, who came to Webster in 1819, settling on a tract of land in the northern part of the town, where the Wagers have since resided. He had three sons, whose descendants remain on the old homestead. The wife of Philetus was Calista Jones, and they are the parents of two children: Nina and Jennie.

CHARLES BRADSHAW

The coal trade of Rochester is one noted for the uniform success which has crowned the efforts of the men who carry it on. This satisfactory reputation must he attributed to their business ability, and when one looks over a list of the prominent dealers he recognizes the fact that they are about as clever and wide-awake a body as are the representatives of any commercial interest in the community. Charles Bradshaw, one of the best known coal dealers in Rochester, is a native of this city, where he was born September 21, 1859. His parents, George and Louise Bradshaw, who are both still residents of this city, were among the early settlers, his father having come here in 1827. The latter, it is of interest to note, was captain of the watch before the organization of the present police force. Mr. Bradshaw was educated at public school No. 14, and in Vosburg's Select school, in which he finished his school days in 1876. His first employment was in a grocery, but he entered on the business of his life when he became bookkeeper for C. H. Babcock in 1876 at the coal office and yard on South Fitzhugh street. He remained in that employment until i886, when he purchased Mr. Babcock's interest. Since becoming proprietor Mr. Bradshaw has continued to exhibit those qualifications as a business man that were conspicuous when he was a clerk, and his success has been without interruption from the start. He is a member of the Rochester Whist club, Rochester Lodge, 660, F. & AM.; Monroe Commandery, No. 12; Doric Council, No. 19; Damascus Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; Hamilton Chapter, No.62; and Occident Lodge, A. O. U. W. Mr. Bradshaw was married June 24, 1891, to Miss Emma Louise Bray, daughter of Rev. Spencer H. Bray of New Haven, Connecticut, and has one son. The family residence is at 24 Harper street.

LEWIS EDELMAN

The superior advantages for improving one's circumstances that are open to all in this country who have the energy to seize them are fairly illustrated by the experience of Lewis Edelman. Born in Germany July 15, 1845, he came to Rochester with his parents in 1851, and as a boy attended the public schools, but at the age of twelve began to learn the art of making his own way in the world and entered a printing office to learn that trade. After mastering its details and working at the case for three years, he gave up that business in 1850 and learned harness making, and in 1868 opened a store for himself at 179 Main street, conducting the business until 1874. He then thought that the coal trade afforded larger opportunities for advancing his fortunes and entered the firm of G. Engert & Company, in which he remained eight years, withdrawing at the end of that period to engage in the same trade solely on his own account. He has now been in the coal trade for twenty years and is one of the largest dealers in Rochester. Mr. Edelman enjoys the confidence of his neighbors and fellow citizens so thoroughly that on three occasions they have chosen him to represent them in the Common Council. He was first elected alderman in 1878, reelected in 1880, and again chosen in 1894. Mr. Edelman was married to Miss Mary A. George in 1873 and resides at 97 Hudson street.

JAMES R. CULROSS

The late James R. Culross, whose name as a manufacturer of crackers is known throughout the State, was born in Pittsburg, New York, in 1821, and was of Scotch descent. While he was still a boy his parents moved to Port Hope, Canada, where he received a high-school education. On leaving school he learned the trade in which he subsequently acquired distinction and independence. In 1844 he married Miss Mary Newman of Prescott, Canada, and moved from Canada to this State. He remained two years in Lockport and in 1846 came to Rochester, where he lived until his decease in 1880. On arriving in this city he opened a bakery and was successful from the start. For many years the products of his bakery were almost without competition all through this part of the State, and the business now carried on by his widow and two sons, Thomas A. and William J., is still one of the most extensive and prosperous in the city, the Culross crackers being largely exported. Two stores are maintained, one at 30 and a second at 439 State street. Mr. Culross was a Republican in politics, and he and his wife were members of the Brick church congregation for thirty years. His surviving children are Thomas A., Henry P Mrs. Arthur Gibbons, William J., and David.

ARTHUR T. HAGEN

Arthur T. Hagen, one of the most successful manufacturers and business men in Rochester, is the son of Oliver and Sarah Hagen and was born in London, England, August 26, 1852. His education was obtained in the public schools of New York city and Westchester county, and in 1867 he became an apprentice to the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine company to learn the machinist trade. In 1871 he came to Rochester and worked a short time for the Wheeler & Wilson agents. He was then employed as a machinist in the mechanical department of Sibley, Lindsay & Curr, whose underwear manufactory he subsequently bought. It was during this period that Mr. Hagen first displayed the business qualifications that were afterwards so successfully applied in managing his own business ventures. In 1874 he formed a partnership in the laundry business with Peter Myers, which continued until Mr. Myers' death in 1888, when his interest was bought by Mr. Hagen, who formed a new partnership with P. B. Chapman and Donald M. Cooper. In 1890 they formed the Star Palace Laundry corporation, with a capitol of $150,000. His interest in the laundry business led Mr. Hagen, together with his partner, Mr. Myers, to invent several machines for use in that industry that are now regarded as the best in existence. They are now manufactured by the firm of A. T. Hagen & Company. Mr. Hagen is principal owner of the stock in the firm of F. W. France & Company, successors to the manufacturing business of Sibley, Lindsay & Curr. Mr. Hagen is president of the Laundrymen's National association. In politics he is a Republican, but he is not one of those who see all the good in their own party. His relaxation from business is sought in the manly sport of yachting and he is commodore of the Rochester Yacht club. Mr. Hagen was married in 1878 to Miss Emma Chapman and has one son. His residence is No. 107 East avenue.