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

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

Ahearn, Charles K.

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

Alderman, Thomas B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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