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Oriental Lodge No. 224, Utica, Oneida, New York
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- Josiah b. 1796 in Austerlitz, Columbia, NY; d. 1877 in Friendship ,Allegany, NY; m. Lavina Francisco v. John b. 13 Mar 1800 Delaware Co., NY; m. 1830 Catherine Sawyer.
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- Copeland, Clewley Copeland, Smith
- Jane Augusta, who married Luther W. Guiteau
- Jane Augusta Howe, eldest daughter of Maj. John Howe
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Oriental Lodge No. 224, Utica, Oneida, New York Petition: 03 Jan 1851 Warrant: 07 Jun 1851 Constituted: 16 Jun 1851 by W.’. Ira Chase, Past Master of Utica Lodge No. 47, who also installed the officers. Oriental-Faxton No. 224 was formed from the consolidation of Oriental No. 224 and Faxton No. 697, 17 Dec 1993; later joined by Liberty No. 959 (15 Dec 1995) and Carducci No. 924 (5 May 2001). Minutes of Oriental Lodge are intact. The preliminary meeting called for the purpose of organizing Oriental Lodge was held 3 Jan 1851 at the home of Isaac Tapping. There were present at the meeting:
Brewer, Peter Clark, Franklin I. Eames, Edward Hitchcock, Norman P. Knapp, Isaac J. Lyon, Philmon Orcutt, Augustus S. Perkins, Erastus G. Tapping, Isaac Whipple, Otis W. Philemon Lyon was selected as Chairman and Oris W. Whipple as Secretary. A petition for a dispensation was prepared, and on 8 Jan it received the endorsement of Utica Lodge No. 47. On 1 Feb a meeting was held in Clark’s daguerrean rooms corner of Genesee and Liberty Streets. The first officers were: Philemon Lyon, Master Edward Eames, SW Erastus G. Perkins, JW Charter Members
Clark, Franklin I. Eames, Edward Knapp, Isaac J. Lyon, Phillemon Orcutt, Augustus S. Perkins, Erastus G. Whipple, Otis W. White, Alvin The Lodge was represented at the laying of the cornerstone of the Utica City Hall in 1853. It participated in the ceremonies of the laying of the cornerstone of the Utica Orphan Asylum by M.’.W.’. John L. Lewis, Jr., on 30 May 1860. On this occasion scarcely had the procession been formed when a violent thunder storm caused it to seek shelter in the City Hall. At the conclusion of the ceremonies M.’.W.’. Lewis delivered an address, and the location of the Masonic Home at Utica adds intense interest to the plea he made in closing. With intense pathos he said: “When shall we come forth in our strength and lay the foundations of an asylum for a brother’s little ones worthy of the object, worthy of the Craft of New York. “The feeble accents of o him who addresses you now fall upon you ears for the last time; but if, in coming years, you shall cherish any kindly memories of you present Grand Master, remember that his latest words to you on such an occasion were a plea for the widow and orphan – his last admonition that caught from the loving and glowing lips of a Greater Master, to remember that ‘the poor always ye have with you.’” Could this grand old Mason lived to witness the consummation of his cherished desires in the laying of the cornerstone of the Home at Utica, 21 May 1891, and its dedication 5 Oct 1892, how deep and profound would have been his expressions of satisfaction and thoughtfulness. Oriental Lodge was present at both of these functions, and recently has be resolution set apart a day in each year for the Lodge to visit the Home. The Lodge has its quarters in the Masonic Temple on Genesee Street in which it has joint ownership with other Masonic Bodies located in Utica. Grand Lodge Officers Abrams, Danford J., DDGM Ferrie, James T., DDGM Johnson, Tom W., DDGM Lyon, Philemon, DDGM Root, Oren, Grand Chaplain Scheel, Jacob, DDGM White, David P., DDGM
Masters
1851 Philemon Lyon 1852 Philemon Lyon 1853 Philemon Lyon 1854 Philemon Lyon 1855 Otis W. Whipple 1856 Philemon Lyon 1857 Rees G. Williams 1858 Rees G. Williams 1859 Rees G. Williams 1860 David P. White 1861 David P. White 1862 David P. White 1863 George E. Allen 1864 William H. Duval 1865 James T. Ferrie 1866 James T. Ferrie 1867 Charles B. Foster 1868 Charles B. Foster 1869 James E. Hull 1870 James E. Hull 1871 Benjamin A. Son 1872 Williamson Spruce 1873 Williamson Spruce 1874 Joseph Aldridge 1875 Orville A. Burnham 1876 Orville A. Burnham 1877 Joseph J. Illingworth 1878 Elisha Russell 1879 Elisha Russell 1880 Jacob Scheel 1881 Jacob Scheel 1882 Edward L. Akehurst 1883 Edward L. Akehurst 1884 Horatio S. Moore 1885 Horatio S. Moore 1886 Henry Lancaster 1887 James E. Hall 1888 Alamanson Godfrey 1889 Alamanson Godfrey 1890 George C. Morehouse 1891 George C. Morehouse 1892 George C. Morehouse 1893 Herbert H. Klock 1894 Herbert H. Klock 1895 Danford J. Abrams 1896 Danford J. Abrams 1897 Harvey K. Hefran 1898 Herbert H. Klock 1899 William Maxwell, Jr. 1900 Alamanson Godfrey 1901 Alamanson Godfrey 1902 J. Sobey Cole 1903 J. Sobey Cole 1904 Clarence Stetson 1905 Clarence Stetson 1906 Tom W. Johnson 1907 Henry Hartleib, Jr. 1908 Henry Hartleib, Jr. 1909 J. Conrad Max 1910 Charles H. Balboa [?] 1855 Masonic Register ORIENTAL LODGE, NO. 224, Utica. Meets on Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month. 
Members
Arnold, Joshua Babcock, John J. Baker, Henry Bates, Henry Bates, J. Francis
Bolles, Theodore W. Bristol, William J.
Clark, Franklin J. Clarke, Timothy D. Cormidy, Patrick Cowan, William L. Crane, David J. Curtiss, Lyman L. Curtiss, Philo C. Dedrick, William H.
Fisher, William Gaylord, Edwin
Griffiths, John Grove, DeWitt C.
Hess, David Hitchcock, Norman P. Hopkins, Charles H. Lightbody, Samuel McLean, James J. Mills, Charles D. Morgan, Thomas Morris, John Morris, William Pearson, Henry
Reed, Charles Rowe, Hiram T. Saners, Henry Sanford, Ransom R. Serkins, John Sherman, Richard U. Stevens, James H. Tinker, J. Lee Thomas, David Thurber, Lansing Tuttle, Orsamus, Jr. West, Joseph E.
Whitcomb, Thomas J. White, Alvin Wiley, Edward P. Williams, John D. ----- http://www.fultonhistory.com/Process%20small/Newspapers/Utica%20NY%20Morning%20Telegram/Utica%20NY%20Morning%20Telegram%201921.pdf/Utica%20NY%20Morning%20Telegram%201921%20-%200440.pdf Utica Morning Telegram 4 Feb 1921. Orville A. Burnham – [b. 22 Jul 1839; d. 1 Feb 1921, son of Goe [sic] Burnham; m. Harriett Crawford (1835-1918); both bur. New Forest Cemetery, Utica, NY]. One of Utica's oldest citizens will be laid at rest tomorrow, mourned by a host of friends, who will accompany him in solemn procession to his grave in recognition of his long and faithful service. Mr. Burnham was particularly prominent in Masonic circles. As the custodian of the Masonic Temple, Whose interests he guarded most zealously, he will long be remembered by the thousands who frequented the lodge rooms of the ancient fraternity. It was indeed remarkable that a man so advanced in years should have known personally almost everyone affiliated with the order. He had cheerful word for all who came into contact with him. His kindly disposition and his genial personality will be widely missed. He spent almost all of his time in the building. He was the guardian of the property of the fraternity, and the manner in which he watched over the things which were place in his custody will not be forgotten by those who have seen him at his post. He had served as Grand Royal Arch Captain and was active in the Scottish Rite. He was reluctant to give up his work. Even when the end of life was at hand, he hooped that the time would not be long before he could go back to his position. He was Tyler for the Lodges in the city, and sentinel for chapters of the Eastern Star. His duties are done on earth, but he has been called to the performance of higher duties in the hereafter. -----
A telegram from New York yesterday announced the death of William H. Duval, of this city, in the Bloomingdale Asylum, where he bad been for some time. Mr. Duval was for several years engaged in the harness and trunk business in Utica. Until his health became broken be prospered finely, and was very active and energetic'. Socially he was a very genial and popular gentleman and had many warm friends, who sympathized deeply with him and his family over his afflictions. He was a member of Utica Commandery Knights Templar. Sir Knight Brown went to New York last night to arrange for the funeral. -----
Joseph J. Illingworth, was born 4 May 1827, in Blackburn, England, and came to America in 1845, settling in Providence, R. I. Having just completed his apprenticeship as machinist, he entered what is now the Corliss Steam Engine Company's works in that city and remained there in all about ten years setting up engines and running them. In 1854 he entered the employ of the Wamsutta Mills in New Bedford, MA, as chief engineer. In 1855 he came to Utica and accepted a similar position in the Utica Steam Cotton Mills. Their engine, made by the Corliss Company, had never given satisfaction, but he successfully placed it in operation and continued until the war broke out. In 1862 he built the Burden Iron Works in Troy, NY, then ran the United States steamship Blackstone as chief engineer, remaining until the boat was wrecked near Cape Cod. In 1866 he returned to Utica and resumed charge as chief engineer of the Utica Steam Cotton Mills, with which he has ever since continued. In 1867 he was appointed by Gov. R. E. Fenton inspector of boilers for this revenue district, serving one year. He is a member and ex-president of the National Association of Stationary Engineers, a charter member for eight and one-half years, the first president of the local body of that order, and a member and Past Master of Oriental Lodge No. 224. 18 May 1846; he was married in Dover, NH, to Mary Byrne, and of their six children two are living: John J., associate engineer with his father, and Harry R., chief engineer of the Mohawk Valley Mills. ----- Philemon Lyon, b. 28 Jul 1802; d. 23 Dec 1857, Utica, NY; son of Philo Lyon and Hannah Beach; m. Elizabeth Ann Lewis, d. 4 Jul 1895, Utica, NY. (no ch.). He is also listed as Master of Utica Lodge No. 47 for 1847 and 1848 and District Deputy of the old 9th Masonic District. ----- http://fultonhistory.com/newspaper%202/Utica%20NY%20Morning%20Herald/Utica%20NY%20Morning%20Herald%201881.pdf/Newspaper%20Utica%20NY%20Morning%20Herald%201881%20-%200020.PDF Utica Morning Herald – 18 Aug 1880 Otis W. Whipple, [b. ca 1803] who died Monday, in this city, was in his seventy-seventh year. He was a nephew of the late Otis Whipple, and came to Utica from northern New York in 1824. He was a remarkably expert accountant, and continued to practice his profession until a few years ago. He was a Master Mason for over fifty years, and the second master of Oriental Lodge, F&AM, holding that office in 1855. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/m-m-moses-mears-bagg/the-pioneers-of-utica--being-sketches-of-its-inhabitants-and-its-institutions--gga/page-50-the-pioneers-of-utica--being-sketches-of-its-inhabitants-and-its-institutions--gga.shtml A citizen of Utica of protracted residence was Otis Whipple. Born in Mendon, MA, 16 Dec 1781, he came with his father, Otis Whipple, Sr., to Deerfield, and at an early age was a clerk in Utica. In 1810, in company with Cyrus Trowbridge, another clerk, he located in Lowville. Not meeting with continued success, he returned in 1820, and became a writer in the office of Richard R. Lansing. At a later period, he was a dealer in lands, and later still, justice of the peace for a number of years. He died 13 Oct 1861. He was twice married, and his children were Charlotte, unmarried, Mrs. Bigelow, Mrs. Alfred Putnam, and Edward. Otis W. Whipple, nephew of the preceding, was from the year 1820 a clerk in the Post-office until 1826 or '27, and afterwards in the Bank of Utica. But for most of the succeeding years he was employed as a bookkeeper and accountant, until ill health compelled him to retire. -----
Bermuda Hundreds, 26 May 1864. Colonel White was struck on the shoulder with a ball early in the day. Alvin White, promoted from Lieutenant Colonel, 1 May 1864. Commanded the Regiment at Drury's Bluff, in May 1864, on the Bermuda line, at Cold Harbor, at the capture of Petersburg Heights and in the siege of the city. His health failing, he resigned 18 Jul 1864. He was wounded in the battle of Drury's Bluff. -----
http://www.archive.org/stream/cu31924028826556/cu31924028826556_djvu.txt David P. White was born in Edmeston, Otsego, NY, 9 Apr 1822. Beginning the printer's trade at an early age he followed it in other places as well as a long time in Utica, working here on the Liberty Press, the Gazette, and elsewhere. He next commenced job printing, at first with H. H Curtiss and from 1869 with T. H. Floyd, which latter connection lasted until his death. Public spirited and popular he was active as a fireman, a Mason, and an Odd Fellow, but was especially conspicuous in the affairs of the city and was among the foremost in working for its improvement. Long an alderman he was for eighteen years a commissioner of public schools, and was secretary and treasurer of that board, evincing in his various offices faithfulness to the duties which pertained to them. His death took place 19 Jun 1881. He left a wife and six children. -----
http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.oneida/2284/mb.ashx Rees G. Williams son of William E. Williams, was born in Carmaerthonshire, Wales, 19 Jul 1828, and came to Utica with his parents in 1841. He learned the printing business in the Gazette office, and in 1862, with the late Lucius C. Childs, opened a job room in Franklin Square. Later he was connected with the New York Central Railroad offices, for a time he was foreman of the Observer job room, succeeding Luther M. Kent. In 1866 he engaged in the insurance business as a representative of the Charter Oak Company. This calling he continued until his death, which occurred 23 Dec 1895. Mr. Williams early identified himself with Masonry and became an ardent promoter of its principles. At the age of 24 he was Junior Warden and was successively promoted until he filled exalted positions in the Grand Lodge of the State. He instituted many lodges and was one of the best known Masons in Central New York. Since 1861 he was connected with the Knights Templar and was its commander when it took part in the obsequies of President Garfield in Cleveland. Mr. Williams took deep interest in the history of Utica and was a prominent member of the Oneida Historical Society from its inception. He was a man of engaging personality, remarkably well informed, warmly esteemed and highly respected, and inflexibly honest. An interesting historical study was read at the Centennial of New Hartford, Oneida county, NY, June 27, 1888, and afterward printed in the "Transactions of the Oneida Historical Society." The author, the late R.’. W..’. Rees G. Williams, of Utica, also reprinted the essay in a limited edition in pamphlet form, but it has become exceedingly scarce. Happily with the advent of the internet It may be read at http://www.archive.org/stream/no3t5yearbook03oneiuoft/no3t5yearbook03oneiuoft_djvu.txt or at http://books.google.com/books?id=-GciAAAAMAAJ&dq=%22rEES+G.+williams%22&source=gbs_navlinks_s or starting at page 30 of http://books.google.com/books?id=VmWPwBbqSk0C&pg=RA1-PA209&dq=%22Rees+G.+Williams%22&hl=en&ei=q460TrK0F8PTgQfgmLmgBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CFAQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=%22Rees%20G.%20Williams%22&f=false under its title of “Early History of Freemasonry in Central New York.” Allegany Lodge No. 225, Friendship, New York Dispensation: 26 Mar 1851 Warrant: 18 Jun 1851 Consolidated with Cuba No. 306 to become Cuba Friendship No. 306, 17 Mar 2000. Minutes: Intact This Lodge was organized in the Spring of 1851, with following officers selected on 20 April: George W. Robinson, Master
Jeremiah Hatch, Jr. JW John Utter, Treasurer Obadiah Rouse, Secretary S. T. Scott, Tiler Upon issue of its warrant, the first meeting was in Odd Fellows’ Hall, in the Clapp Block, where it remained until Nob 1897, when it moved into its present quarters in the First National Back Building, dedicated by M.’.W.’. William A. Sutherland on 10 Nov 1897. Allegany Lodge was not the first Lodge located at Friendship. It has in its possession the officer’s jewels and the warrant of Allegany Lodge No. 273, organized in 1816 [ chartered 22 Jan 1817]. At a session of the Grand Lodge, held 12 Jun 1816, a petition was read asking for a warrant and referred to the Grand Officers. The petitioners were:
Conet, Levi Darby, Samuel Franklin, Amasa Higgins, John Ingersoll, Ralph Manning, Jacob Merriman, Sylvanus
The petition was recommended by Angelica Lodge No. 167 [now extinct]. On 22 Jan 1817 as warrant was issued naming: Sylvanus Merriam [Merriman], Master Samuel Darby, SW John Higgins, JW Among the original members in addition to the officers mentioned, were: Tolcut Gold, Ira Hickox, Timothy Hyde and Ebenezer Steenrod (these members are named by Washington M. Steenrod). Early meetings were held at Sylvanus Merriman's house and also at Deacon Hill's tavern. This lodge was forced to suspend meetings during the excitement of the anti-masonic period, and forfeit its charter 3 Jun 1833. The old charter was preserved by Obadiah Rouse and the jewels by John W. Baxter, who presented the charter and jewels to Allegany Lodge No. 255 18 Mar 1871. Grand Lodge Officers Darius A. Daniels, DDGM Frank R. Utter, DDGM Masters
1851 Alvin E. Parker 1852 Jeremiah Hatch, Jr. 1853 John F. Olney 1854 Obadiah Rouse 1855 Edward B. Wingate 1856 Martin Scott 1857 Edward B. Wingate 1858 Jehial Wasson 1859 Alexis E. Willard 1860 J. B. Harrison 1861 Warren Scott 1862 B. L. Wright 1863 Washington Merriman Steenrod 1864 Roswell McQueen 1865 Alexis E. Willard 1866 Roswell McQueen 1867 Washington M. Steenrod 1868 Julius Parish 1869 Miller McCormick 1870 Miller McCormick 1871 Miller McCormick 1872 R. E. Middaugh 1873 Robert A. Scott 1874 Robert A. Scott 1875 Don McClure 1876 Don McClure 1877 Remsen V. Scott 1878 Remsen V. Scott 1879 Alexis E. Willard 1880 H. Perry Allen 1881 H. Perry Allen 1882 Robert A. Scott 1883 Levi C. Pearse 1884 Levi C. Pearse 1885 Charles W. Wasson 1886 Charles W. Wasson 1887 Alonzo L. Wicks 1888 Alonzo L. Wicks 1889 Alonzo L. Wicks 1890 Alonzo L. Wicks 1891 Alonzo L. Wicks 1892 Darius A. Daniels 1893 Darius A. Daniels 1894 Darius A. Daniels 1895 Darius A. Daniels 1896 A. Miner Wellman 1897 A. Miner Wellman 1898 Frank R. Utter 1899 Frank R. Utter 1900 Jason N. Britton 1901 Jason N. Britton 1902 Alonzo B. Hyde 1903 Lucien C. Scott 1904 Charles D. Wildrick 1905 Charles D. Wildrick 1906 George O. King 1907 George O. King 1908 Claude M. Smith 1909 Thomas B. Wardner 1910 Thomas B. Wardner 1855 Masonic Register ALLEGANY LODGE, NO. 225.
Edward B. Wingate, Master, Martin Scott, Senior Warden, Wm. W. Dunbar, Junior Warden, Lorenzo Dana, Treasurer, J. F. Olney, Secretary, J. T. Cameron, Senior Deacon, J. R. Latta, Junior Deacon, L. A. Reynolds, Steward, S. S. Moses, Steward
PAST MASTERS. George W. Robinson, John F. Olney,
J. Coborn, E. Smith, W. H. King, J. T. Cameron, G. M. Cooly, Jeremiah Hatch, L. Dana, E. B. Wingate, J. F. Olney, S. T. Scott, G. W. Robinson, L. Stowell, 0. Rouse, John Utter, E. Graves, B. H. I'earse, S. Rigdon, S. S. Moses, S. W. Corwin, P. Hartshorn, G. Benjamin, E. C. Higgins, D. D. Gardner, F. L. Stowell, J. B. Harrison, Martin Scott, Z. W. Stevens, J. D. Hartshorn, J. R. Goodrich, P. McNulty, W. W. Dunbar, L. W. King,
C. A. Buskerk, E. R. McQuean,
D. H. Norton, W. A. Hart, D. E. Lockwood, F. M. Alvord,
A. Scott, J. Pierce, B. P. Marriot, J. Hendrick, S. E. Spear, E. A. Willard, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bridges2/briggs2006/10231.html Sylvanus Merriman, b. Oct 1777, Unadilla, Otsego, NY; d. 16 Jan 1865 Friendship, Alleghany, NY; m. 9 Oct 1800 Abigail Axtell, b. Jun 1781 Charlton, Worcester, MA; d/o Aaron Axtell and Sarah Crabtree. Children: Aaron (1801-1876) Lucy (1803- ) Levi (1806?- ) Alexander (1816-1886) Sylvanus (1819?- ) Hyra (1821- ) Samuel (1822?- ) -----
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=olney&id=I23316 John F. Olney, b. 10 Dec 1815 in Scipio, Cayuga, NY; d. 19 Jan 1890; bur. Hunts Hollow Cemetery, Portage, Allegany, NY Census: 1880 Nunda Station, Livingston, New York 2 Trustee, Friendship Academy 1848; Allegany Co. Clerk 1860; Master Allegany Lodge, No. 225, F&AM (Friendship, NY) The sons were: John F., who married the daughter of Prosper Adams, Fanny Adams, said to be the first child born in Portage-Nunda, in 1818. This family came to Nunda and John F. served his town as Justice of the Peace. He sometimes was employed as a lawyer. He died in Nunda. The father also died at the home of this son. -----
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12648888 Washington Merriman Steenrod, b. 8 Mar 1817, Friendship, Allegany, NY; d. there 24 Sep 1899; son of Elias Steenrod (1796-1872) & Sophia Axtell (1796-1858); m. Lydia Marinda Scott; both bur. Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, NY; Wellsville Daily Reporter, 29 Sep 1899 "Washington Steenrod, one of Nile's oldest as well as esteemed residents, died at seven o'clock last Sunday afternoon after an illness of about two weeks. He was about 84 years old. The funeral was held at his late residence Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Bradley of the Universalist church preached the funeral discourse. The Odd Fellows and Masons, of which orders he had long been a member took charge of his funeral." Children: Sophia S. Steenrod Snyder (1842 - 1912) George Washington Steenrod (1845 - 1920) Lida L. Steenrod Brown (1855 - 1940) Friendship Weekly Register, November 3, 1892 "Obituary. – Lydia M., wife of our largely known and esteemed fellow citizen, W. M. Steenrod, died at their home in Friendship, Oct. 26, 1892, aged 71 years and 10 months. Mrs. Steenrod was the daughter of Chester and Abigail Scott and was born 23 Dec 1820. Chester and Leonard Scott and Roxy Merriam [Merriman], who is in Minnesota, are her surviving brothers and sister. A little over 53 years ago she was married to Mr. Steenrod and to them were born in order mentioned, Sophia Snyder of Friendship, George W. Steenrod of Colwich, KS, Charles, killed in the battle of the Wilderness, and Mrs. Lida Brown of Friendship. Mrs. Steenrod became an invalid thirty years ago, and for many years since, she was a severe but patient sufferer, almost entirely dependent upon the assiduous attentions of her husband and children for the comfort she did enjoy. -----
http://genforum.genealogy.com/il/wabash/messages/153.html Josiah Utter b. 1755 Long Island, NY; d. 1812 Friendship, Allegany, NY; son of Josiah Utter and Elizabeth Arnold; m. Mary Ketcham, b. 1759 Huntington, Long Island; d. 1848; d/of Joshua Ketcham. Children: i. Henry b. 22 Nov 1779 in Greenwich, Fairfield, CT; d. ca1828 Wabash County, IL; m. ca 1809 Rachel Hendricks ii. Elizabeth b. 13 APR 1783 in Greenwich, Fairfield, CT.
Children, b. Allegany Co., NY: Lewis UTTER b. 1821 George UTTER b. 1823 Henry UTTER b. 1826 Spofford UTTER b. 1828 Thomas UTTER b. 1829 Charles UTTER b. 1830 Flora UTTER b. 1832 Lorenzo UTTER b. 1833 Caroline UTTER b. 1837 Walter UTTER b. 1838 Antwerp Lodge No. 226, Antwerp, Jefferson, New York Warrant: 19 Jun 1851; partially destroyed by fire 3 Feb 1889. The duplicate warrant under which this Lodge is working is dated 4 Jun 1891. See also Sheba Lodge No. 329; Antwerp 226 changed its name to Queen of Sheba, 7 Oct 2010 Constituted: 10 Jul 1851, by Lysander Brown, Past Master, Watertown Lodge No. 49. Minutes: Intact The organization of this Lodge was consummated 25 Apr 1850 with the following officers elected: William Skinner, Master Ezra Skiff, SW John C. Foster, JW Clewley Copeland, Treasurer William Strong, Secretary Charter Members
Copeland, Clewley Copeland, Smith Foster, John C. Gates, Jonathan Miller, Levi Skiff, Ezra Skinner, William Sterling, Jno. R. Strong, William Wait, Thomas G. Turnbull, Adam The first meeting place was over in a loft over the wood shed of the Copeland Hotel, remaining there one year, when it moved to the J. H. Conklin Block, where it remained until 1 Jun 1867, when its quarters were destroyed by fire, but the Lodge fortunately saved the most of its property. Subsequent were held in the office of Allan McGregor. It, however, secured in the Proctor House Hall, where it remained until the end of the year, when it moved to Wiggins Hall, corner of Main and Depot Streets, remaining there until Dec 1868m when it moved to the Smith and Wait Block. On 1 Aug 1880 it moved to its quarters in the Miller Block. Long before Antwerp Lodge was organized two efforts to secure warrants for Lodges in the town of Antwerp were made, one of which was successful. The following is a copy of the first petition; the original is on file in the Grand Secretary’s office: “Dr. Brethren: At a meeting of a respectable number of our brethren in the town of Antwerp, viz, twelve in number, resolved to petition to Northern Light Lodge for a recommendation for a dispensation to work; also “Resolved: That Bro. Daniel Sterling officiate as Master, Bro. Daniel Heald officiate as Senior Warden and Bro. Benjamin Pike officiate as Junior Warden. Br. Samuel Randall officiate as Secretary and Bro. Lemuel Hubard officiate as Treasurer. “Resolved: That this Lodge be called Olive Branch Lodge. “We, therefore, considering the distance from any Lodge which is upwards of twenty miles, together with the badness of the roads, do hereby recommend them to the Grand Lodge for the above purposes, and also recommend Br. Joshua Dewey to be appointed Deputy G.’.M.’. to install said brethren. “By order and in behalf of our Lodge. “Peter F. Thatcher, Master, “Russell Goff, S. Warden, “Ralph Thrall, J. Warden, “Potter Goff, Secretary. “Dekalb, March 3, 1814.” This petition was not read in the Grand Lodge until 6 Dec 1815. The following is an excerpt from the minutes of the Grand Lodge of the above date: “The following petitions for warrants were read and referred to the Grand Officers: “First, for a Lodge in the town of Antwerp in the County of Jefferson, to be called Olive Branch Lodge, recommended by Northern Light Lodge No. 163.” As no further reference is made concerning this petition it may be assumed it did not meet with favor from the Grand Officers. In 1820 a second and successful effort was made to secure a warrant, as will be noted by the following excerpt from the minutes of the Grand Lodge under date of 8 Jun 1820: “The Grand Secretary made the following communication, namely, that since the last quarterly communication a new warrant had been issued, to wit: “On the 1st day of April, A. L. 5820, to John Howe, Master; Smith Copeland, Senior Warden, and Abner Benton, Junior Warden, to hold a Lodge in the town of Antwerp, in the county of Jefferson, by the name of Queen of Sheba Lodge No. 329.” The Lodge was constituted and the officer installed 7 Jun 1820, by Isaac Lee, Past Master of Watertown Lodge No. 49. Charter Members
Howe, John Benton, Abner Cooper, L. H. Tedway, John Sim, Robert Nutting, Abijah Cowen, P. Copeland, Smith Randall, Samuel Henter, Reuben Church, Ezra Phelps, Aaron Taylor, Ephriam Jackman, Samuel S. The last returns of the Lodge on file are dated 27 Dec 1822. It then had 23 members on its roll. The warrant was declare forfeited by the Grand Lodge 7 Jun 1833. John Howe It seems to be an established fact that the mother of Charles Julius Guiteau, the assassin [of President McKinley], was formerly Miss Jane Howe, of this village [Antwerp, Jefferson, NY]. Her father, Major John Howe, was one of the early settlers here, and was the first merchant who brought a stock of dry goods to Antwerp. Jane Howe was born here, and about 1830 removed with her father to Oswego county, where she was married to [Luther Wilson] Guiteau, who was a French Huguenot. Charles, the assassin was born in Ann Arbor, Mich, in 1841. Subsequently his mother died [1848], and his father married Maria Blood of Cazenovia. Port Ulao in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, was the hometown of two significant historical figures: Major John Howe, who moved to the city in 1850 and served in the War of 1812, and Charles Guiteau, President James Garfield’s assassin.
Maj. Howe was remarkable, where he was known, for his goodness of heart, kindness to the poor and distressed, and for the honesty and justice with which all his business operations were performed. He was noted for his indomitable will and fearless personality. He was a Master Mason and a Jackson Democrat, and all his life was a "teetotal" abstainer. He would never employ men who drank, and as a surveyor he would not supply his men, even in the severest winter weather, with the customary liquor rations, and on the sign of the tavern he once kept in Freeport in the early days he had painted in bold letters, "No Drunkard Need Apply. He was a successful business man, accumulated a considerable estate, and was universally respected where he lived. He died at Port Ulao, Wisc., 16 Feb 1855, at the age of sixty-nine, and was buried in Racine, Wisconsin. Luther Wilson Guiteau, merchant and banker, was born in Utica, NY, 2 Mar 1810, son of Dr. Francis and Hannah (Wilson) Guiteau, of Utica, NY. He was educated in private schools and in early youth entered his father's drug store, where he learned the business. In 1830 he moved to Ann Arbor, Mich., and became a partner with his brother-in-law, William S. Maynard, in general merchandise. He was married May 8, 1833, in Denmark. NY, to Jane Augusta Howe, eldest daughter of Maj. John Howe, and a graduate of Miss Wlllard's school, Troy. They had six children, of whom two are now living (1904), John Wilson and Frances Marie. His wife died 25 Sep 1848, at the age of thirty-four, and in 1853 he was married to Harriett Marie Blood, of Cazenovia, NY, by whom he had three children, two of whom are now living in Freeport: Flora and Luther William. In 1838 he removed to Freeport, IL, and for 42 years he was one of its most influential citizens. He started the first Sunday school, kept the first store, served as its postmaster, and was often elected on the Whig or Republican ticket to important offices. He was twice elected school commissioner of Stephenson county, was clerk of the district court and recorder of deeds. As member of the city board of education he was mainly instrumental in securing the adoption of the graded school system of Freeport, and its principal school building was named in his honor. He organized the Second National Bank of Freeport and was its cashier during the remainder of his life, from 1805 to 1880. He was most highly respected for his integrity and fine business and social qualities. Of the "old school type of a man of abstemious habits and Christian character, broad-minded and unsectarian, progressive and enterprising, generous and hospitable, his life was a recognized blessing to the community whose prosperity he had so long been helpful in making. He was a pioneer settler of Stephenson county, and no citizen there ever held, for so long a period, the continued confidence and affection of the people. He died in Freeport, 21 Jul 1880. Men in Public Life Augsbury, Willard S., Special Agent, Lunacy Commission Ballard, Thomas T., Sheriff Buckley, Edward B., Assemblyman Copeland, Smith, Surgeon, U. S. Volunteers Ellis, John D., Assemblyman McAllaster, George D., Assemblyman Miller, Levi, Assemblyman Proctor, Jerome B., Captain, 14th NY Regt, Heavy Artillery Roberts, Charles O., Assemblyman Willard, Martin L., Assemblyman Wood, Franklin H., Chief, Bureau of Inspection, Dept. of Education Wood, Gary H., Assemblyman Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations. Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80. The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident
He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children. * John Davis Ellis (1834-1898) - His father was an Antwerp merchant and postmaster, with a large general store operation that served a wide area. John D. Ellis became a partner in the store, reorganizing after his father's retirement with his brother Weston Ellis and his brother-in-law Albert Hoyt. He began investing in real estate at about the same time, and was involved with Hoyt in the founding of the Bank of Antwerp in 1872, where he succeeded Cassius Coolidge as owner, with Hoyt as head cashier. Ellis helped establish the Antwerp Liberal Literary Institute, later the Ives Seminary, and served as a trustee. He was heavily involved in local and state politics, serving as Town Supervisor and State Assemblyman. He was appointed State Assessor in 1883, an extremely powerful position which he used to advocate and advance farming interests. He owned a ‘huge tract north of today's Route 11.’ Ellis's daughter Mary married Willard S. Augsbury, and 31 Main Street eventually passed into this couple's hands. Augsbury, of the mill fortune, became wealthy in his own right, serving as the Bank Vice-president in 1910 and named President in 1914. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=55287361 23 May 1834-4 May 1898 John D. Ellis - Among the best known and most respected business men of Jefferson county is Hon. John D. Ellis, of Antwerp. John Davis Ellis was born in 1834, in the town of LeRay, being the youngest and now the only surviving son of Joseph Phinney and Almira (Steele) Ellis. His education was acquired in the Academy at Carthage, and at a private school in Evans Mills; but at an early age he was obliged to leave his books to enter the store of his father at Antwerp, where Mr. Ellis senior added the duties of postmaster to the demands of a large general country trade, making his son's services greatly needed. At the age of 21 he was admitted to full partnership, and upon his father's retirement a few years later, reorganized the business under the firm name of John D. Ellis & Co., the other partners being Hercules Weston Ellis (his brother, now deceased), and Albert Hoyt, his brother-in-law. Under this firm's management, a steady, growing and thriving trade was established, it being a well known fact that very few country stores of the present day cover anything like so large a range of territory in their customers. It was here, indeed, that the foundation of Mr. Ellis' fortune was made--a fortune which he owes almost wholly to his own untiring industry and business ability. The retail sales of J.D. Ellis & Co. reached $100,000 in a single year, and in addition they handled farm products to the amount of $250,000 per annum. It was at this time, also, that Mr. Ellis began to deal in real estate, a line of activity which has broadened until to-day he pays one of the largest realty taxes in this section. The Bank of Antwerp, a private banking institution owned by Mr. Ellis, with Albert Hoyt as cashier, was established under its present ownership in December 1872. The Bank of Antwerp has been a successful institution, enjoying the confidence of the community, by reason of conservative business methods and sound financial practices. The great fire of 1889 destroyed the old bank building, a frame structure, and it was replaced by the present one, of brick and stone, with modern vault and time-lock protection, which is one of the finest banking offices in the county. Mr. Ellis was active in the establishment of the Antwerp Liberal Literary Institute (now Ives Seminary), an institution which has incalculably contributed to the educational interests of the town; and was a trustee, and for several years president of the board of trustees thereof. All his life an earnest and consistent Democrat, in foul weather and in fair, Mr. Ellis has nevertheless enjoyed the respect and support of his strongly Republican town, and has held many public offices, both elective and appointive. His first election was as supervisor, the only Democrat chosen to that office from the town of Antwerp since the organization of the Republican party--a period of nearly 40 years; he has also filled many other local offices. In 1879, a year almost paralleling 1894, as one of Democratic dissension and defeat, Mr. Ellis was nevertheless elected member of the Assembly from the second Jefferson district, and was thus one of the very few Democrats who have represented this county at Albany since the war. Mr. Ellis carried the district by the substantial majority of 268. His own town, ordinarily Republican by 300, gave him for the Assembly 169 majority. While a member, he introduced and secured the passage of several measures of great importance. But the most important public office ever held by Mr. Ellis was that of State Assessor, to which Governor Cleveland appointed him in 1883. The Board of State Assessors, of which he was for nine years a leading member, was always regarded by authorities as an exceptionally able one, and its decisions in equalization contests have invariably been sustained by the Court of Appeals. Mr. Ellis was especially known as a representative on the Board of the great farming interests of the State, which had not, until his appointment, been similarly recognized since the creation of the office in 1859. During the war Mr. Ellis was a "War Democrat" was active with his influence and his means in aiding the Union cause, and, as treasurer of the funds for raising troops, became personally holden for large sums of money. During recent years he has been active in the movement which has culminated in the erection of the Soldiers' Monument at Antwerp, and is vice-president of the Association that has reared this beautiful tribute to the soldier-dead. He is a member of the First Congregational Church of Antwerp, and a liberal contributor always to the cause of religion and to worthy charitable objects. Still in the prime of life, h is an excellent type of the successful American business man, the architect of his own fortune. In 1861 he married Mary J. Buell, daughter of the late Almon Buell, one of the pioneers of the town of Antwerp, and man of upright and respected Christian character. Their children are: Mary (wife of Willard S. Augsbury, of Antwerp), and Marion Josephine (wife of Ira M. Beaman, of Westboro, MA).
Antwerp Gazette - May 1898 - Jefferson County, NY. HON. JOHN D. ELLIS DEAD. His Death a Shock to the Community - Wednesday morning the following telegram was received by Mr. A. Hoyt: Sanitarium, Dansville, N. Y., May 4, A. HOYT, Antwerp, NY. Father died this morning suddenly. Home late train to-night. M. E. AUGSBURY Rapidly the news spread throughout the village producing such a shock as has not been felt in years, and many an eye was wet with tears at the announcement. While it was generally known that he was in poor health, he was not supposed to be in a dangerous condition. During the winter he has been closely attentive to business, even too much so, and it was at the earnest solicitation of his immediate family and the advice of his physician, that he arranged his vast business interests, laying them aside, believing a few weeks would recuperate exhausted energies. Eight weeks ago this (Thursday) morning, in company with his devoted wife, he bade friends in Antwerp farewell and went to Dansville, Livingstone county, to a sanitarium, where he might have complete rest from all cares, and in full expectation that the treatment there received would prove beneficial. His difficulty seemed to be of the stomach; also some kidney complications. Reports received by his friends in Antwerp from time to time were quite encouraging. His son-in-law, W. S. Augsbury, was with him one week before he died and found him very comfortable, although confined to the bed. He apparently entertained no fears of his ultimate recovery, and stated some of his plans for the future. Last Saturday his daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Augsbury, went to Dansville to make him a visit. He seemed cheerful and hopeful although very weak. During the intervening days he seemed to fail, and Wednesday morning at three o'clock, his heart beats grew faint and he quietly passed away. A  rrangements were made for the return to Antwerp and the grief stricken wife an daughter arrived home last evening on the ten o'clock train where loving hearts and hands were waiting to meet them and assist in alleviating the sorrow so lately thrust upon them. The younger daughter, Mrs. Ira M. Beaman, with her husband and children arrived from Westboro, Mass., this morning.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock, at the Congregational church. Note: Bartlett's Cemetery Inscriptions for the Town of Antwerp show John Ellis was born 23 May 1834 and died 4 May 1898 - burial in Hillside Cemetery. -----
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PROCTOR, JEROME B. - Age 22 years. Enrolled [14th NY Heavy Artillery], 21 Dec 1863, at Rochester; mustered in as 1Lt, Co. K, 21 Dec 1863, to serve three years; as Captain, Co. A, 1 Mar 1865; mustered out with company, 26 Aug 1865, at Washington, DC; commissioned 1Lt, 7 Jan 1864, with rank from 20 Dec 1863, original; Captain, 22 Apr 1865, with rank from 1 Mar 1865, vice W. R. Helms, discharged. [b. ca 1841; son of Edward L. Proctor; Proprietor of Proctor House, Antwerp, NY; d. 23 Oct 1886] Grand Lodge Officer Gary H. Wood, DDGM Masters
1850 William Skinner 1851 Levi Miller 1852 Levi Miller 1853 Levi Miller 1854 H. H. Miller 1855 Levi Miller 1856 Levi Miller 1857 Timothy S. Jackson 1858 Timothy S. Jackson 1859 H. H. Miller 1860 H. H. Miller 1861 Timothy S. Jackson 1862 H. H. Miller 1863 Albert Hoyt 1864 Albert Hoyt 1865 Timothy S. Jackson 1866 Joseph Newton 1867 Joseph Newton 1868 Joseph Newton 1869 S. H. Kirkland 1870 Allen McGregor 1871 Allen McGregor 1872 James A. Aldrich 1873 George N. Crosby 1874 Sanford D. Hunt 1875 James A. Aldrich 1876 James A. Aldrich 1877 James A. Aldrich 1878 James A. Aldrich 1879 Allen G. Wait 1880 Allen G. Wait 1881 Harlow D. Hathaway 1882 Wm. E. A. Faichney 1883 Wm. E. A. Faichney 1884 Wm. E. A. Faichney 1885 Wm. E. A. Faichney 1886 Gary H. Wood 1887 Gary H. Wood 1888 Gary H. Wood 1889 Gary H. Wood 1890 John G. Bethel 1891 John G. Bethel 1892 John G. Bethel 1893 Elmer G. Burtis 1894 Elmer G. Burtis 1895 Gary H. Wood 1896 Fred Dixon Hall 1897 Fred Dixon Hall 1898 Fred Dixon Hall 1899 Fred Dixon Hall 1900 Elmer G. Burtis 1901 William R. Nutting 1902 William R. Nutting 1903 Thomas L. Rider 1904 William R. Nutting 1905 Gary H. Wood 1906 Frank C. Drake 1907 Frank C. Drake 1908 Clare E. Robinson 1909 Clare E. Robinson 1910 Charles C. Johnson
1855 Masonic Register ANTWERP LODGE, NO. 226. Antwerp, Jefferson County. Meets on Thursday, of the week in which the moon fulls. Date of Charter, June 19 Levi Miller, Master, Timothy. S. Jackson, Senior Warden, John R. Sterling, Junior Warden, Ezekiel Fay. Treasurer, Joseph C. Wiggins, Secretary, Jno. N. Green, Senior Deacon, Henry Green, Junior Deacon, Titus King, Steward Clewl(e)y Copeland, Steward Jno. R. Sterling, Tiler. Members
Titus King, Henry Green, Levi Miller,
Wm. Render, Ezekiel Fay, Robert Render, Wm. Robinson, Wm. S. Warren, Guy E. White. H. D. Goodnuff, Jos. C. Wiggins, W. P. McAllaster, Geo. D. McAllaster, A. A. Mattison, Enos Barritt, Joseph Wiggins, Joseph P. Ellis, Elijah Fulton, A. P. Sterling. 1898 Fred Dixon Hall, Master; J.. H. Faichney, Secy. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mbwheeler&id=I001301 Clewley Copeland, b. 2 Sep 1798 in Antwerp, Jefferson, NY; d. there 28 Sep 1878; bur. Hillside Cemetery, Antwerp, Jefferson, NY; son of Smith Copeland (b. 15 Jan 1773 in Canterbury, Windham, CT; d. 21 Jan 1854 in Antwerp, NY, son of William Copeland and Sarah Smith. A veteran of the War of 1812), and Polly Wetherbee b. ca 1772; m1. bef 1827 Maria Stowell b. 12 May 1803 in Windsor, VT Child:
i. George Copeland b: 27 Aug 1827Antwerp, NY m2. 13 Apr 1831 Fanny Stowell, b. 6 Aug1812 in Antwerp, NY Children, b. in Antwerp, NY: ii. Oliver Smith (Dr.) Copeland b. 28 Jun 1833 iii. Frances Clewley Copeland b. 10 Nov 1835 iv. Charles Carroll Copeland b. 08 Nov 1839 v. Fanny Maria Copeland b. 12 Jul 1842 vi. Henry E. Copeland b. 01 Nov 1845 -----
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William Skinner – charter member and Past Master of Queen of Sheba Lodge No. 629 and charter Master of Antwerp Lodge No. 266, removed to Cold Water, Michigan, and in his old age wrote a letter to the Lodge 27 Apr 1862 in which he noted, “. . . my memory, once tolerably good, is now in ruins . . . the frosts of sixty-four winters have whitened and bowed by head . . .“ -----
http://herkimer.nygenweb.net/ohio/OhioBios1.html Gary H. Wood, M. D. was born in Ohio, Herkimer, NY, 10 Dec 1854, son of Rev. Benjamin F. Wood, a Methodist minister of Martinsburg. His wife was Asenath Barnes, who died in 1865. They had four children. The grandfather of our subject, Wheelock Wood, was born in Massachusetts, and went to Ohio, Herkimer, NY, where the father of our subject was born. Benjamin F. Wood, father of the subject, was educated at Fairfield Seminary. He has been presiding elder of Watertown and Adams district for ten years. Dr. Wood was educated at Fairfield Seminary, from which he was graduated in 1874, when he followed teaching for some years. He studied medicine at Sauquoit, Oneida county, and was graduated from Long Island Medical College in 1877, and has since practiced his profession in Antwerp, where he has been very successful. He is a member of Jefferson County Medical Society, and was president in 1896, and is also delegate to the State Medical Society at the present time. He is a Republican in politics, and has been supervisor of his town for eight years, was also coroner of the county at one time. In 1876 he married Mary F. Tamblin, of Black River, NY, d/o Jackson Tamblin, a prominent man of the town of Rutland, N. Y., who was justice of the peace for many years and justice of sessions. To Mr. And Mrs. Wood have been born three daughters: Ethel May, deceased; Lillian A., and Isabel T. Mr. Wood is a member of Antwerp Lodge No. 226, F. & A. M., Theresa Chapter No. 149, and Watertown Commandery and Media Temple, and was master of the lodge at Antwerp for five years. Dr. Wood has been trustee of Ives Seminary for a number of years. He and his wife are members of the Methodist church, as is also the oldest daughter. S ource: Emerson, Edgar C., Our County And Its People: A Descriptive Work on Jefferson County New York. Pg. 183. ©1898. The Boston History Company, Publishers.
Gary H. Wood, M. D. Foremost in the ranks of those Jefferson county physicians whose unquestioned skill is the result not alone of the training of the schools but of long and extended experience stands Dr. Gary H. Wood of Antwerp. He is a grandson of Wheelock Wood, a native of Massachusetts, who went to Ohio, Herkimer, NY, which was the birthplace of his son, Benjamin F. Wood. The latter was educated at Fairfield Seminary and has labored for many years in the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church. For ten years he was presiding elder of Watertown and Adams district and was also stationed for a time at Martinsburg. He married Asenath Barnes and four children were born to them, one of whom, Gary H., is mentioned at length hereinafter. In 1865 the Reverend Mr. Wood and his family sustained an irreparable loss by the death of the wife and mother . . . Gary H. Wood, son of Benjamin F. and Asenath (Barnes) Wood, was born 10 Dec 1854, in Ohio, Herkimer, NY, and received his primary education in the common schools, afterward attending Fairfield Seminary, Herkimer county, from which he graduated in 1874. In early life he was for several years engaged in teaching. He studied medicine with Dr. Osborn of Sauquoit, Oneida county, and also attended lectures at the Long Island College Hospital, from which institution he graduated in June, 1877, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He then settled in Antwerp, where he has since remained and where he has been many years in possession of a remarkably successful and lucrative practice. Although assiduous in his devotion to the duties of his profession he is closely identified with the political life of the county, has been supervisor of the town for nine years and was at one time coroner of the county. He has frequently acted as delegate to the state convention. He has always been active in educational circles and served for many years on the board of trustees of Ives Seminary. He is now president of the board of education of the Antwerp high school. Dr. Wood is a member of the Jefferson County Medical Society, of which in 1896 he was president, and he also belongs to the New York State Medical Society. He affiliates with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, F. & A. M., has filled most of the chairs of the order and was Master of the lodge for five years. He is a member of Theresa Chapter No. 149, Watertown Commandery and Media Temple. Since the organization of the Order of the Eastern Star he and his wife have been numbered among its members and patrons. Politically he is a Republican. He was for some time a member of the Legislature from Jefferson County.He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Dr. Wood married 30 Aug 1876, Mary F. Tamblin, of Black River, Jefferson county, d/o Jackson Tamblin, a prominent citizen of the town of Rutland, NY, who filled for many years the offices of Justice of the peace and justice of sessions. Children: Ethel May, who died at the age of 19 months; Lillian A., b. 19 Oct 1884, a graduate of Vassar College; and Isabelle T., b. 20 Mar 1891. The home of Dr. and Mrs. Wood is one of the social centers of Antwerp. Mrs. Wood is matron of several orders.
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