De Anjou, Charles Harold
Born in Colesville, Aug. 12, 1887 son of Anson and Delphine (Baker) De Anjou. He owned one of the largest dairy and poultry farms in the area located in Port Crane, Town of Fenton. He married in Sidney, Delaware County, NY , Sept. 2, 1916 to Agnes B. Ruland , born there Sept.1, 1890. They had sons Paul Oliver born May 12, 1919 and Leon Ruland born Aug. 30, 1921.
Du Bois, Lee A.
Born Nov. 30, 1874 in Vestal, NY son of John and Louise Du Bois. He attended the schools of Vestal and Union after which he engaged in the business of lumber and coal in Johnson City and was director of the Farmers' National Bank. He married Feb.12, 1898 at Vestal, Lela La Grange and had daughter Ruth and son Lawrence. He married second Mary Thomas daughter of Giles and Martha Thomas and had one son.
Dann, George Hubbell
Born in Deposit, Mar. 2, 1876 son of George W. and Alice Dann. He attended the schools of that place , after which he was employed with Prudential life Insurance Company. He was a member of the Mason, Elks and Shriners.He married in Deposit, Jan. 30, 1896 to Evelyn Hallock and had one daughter, Dorothy Jayne born May 23, 1901.
Darling, William W.
Born Apr. 10, 1868 son of William and Susan (Barnes) Darling. He attended schools of Sullivan County, NY and came to Binghamton in 1888. He opened a butcher shop here until his father's health was failing and he was needed on the family farm where he remained several years. After the death of his parents, his returned in the city and engeged in the business of the first cash and carry store. Business improving, he opend a branch store also in the city. He married in 1892, Birdie Gorton of Ithaca and had four children; W.H., Edna L., Lina R. and Reeves J.
Darrow, Tracy E.
Born in New Milford, Pa. June 3, 1873 son of William E. and Helen (Robertson) Darrow. He attended public schools and Lowell Business College of Binghamton. He employed at Delaware & Hudson Railroad , then went into business with a partner in the jewelery business known as Lowell & Darrow. Later had his own business of T.E.Darrow & Company. He was a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows and Shriners. He married in 1895 to Jennie Russell of Susquehanna, Pa. and had children; Lena M., wife of William Treyz, Elma L., Marion R. and Rita .
Davidge, George Gifford
Born in Hancock, Delaware County, NY June 26, 1859 son of John and Eunice (Burr) Davidge. He was educated in the schools of Newark Valley, Tioga County, NY to where his parents moved. He accepted a sales position with G.B.Horton & Company, spending some years in New York City and dealing with real estate in Omaha, Nebraska. He later returned to this area, purchasing an interest in the J.B. Landfield Company taneries, which he operated with his brothers. He married La Verne Crary daughter of Thomas Crary of Hancock. They had children; Thomas C. and Gifford.
Davidge, Thomas C.
Born in Tioga County, NY April 11, 1891 son of George Gifford and LaVerne Davidge. He attended school there and pursued a special course at Lawrenceville Prepatory School in Larwenceville, New Jersey. He entered the employ of City National Bank in Binghamton after which he became secretary and treasurer of the Lacey Cigar & Box Company. He married Apr.21, 1919 Elizabeth H. Raymond of Binghamton.They had a son Thomas bornOct. 27, 1921.
Davidge, James
The American ancestor of the Binghamton family was born in Somersetshire, England in 1786 and came in 1818 to Liberty Township, Sullivan County, NY. He moved to Lake Como, Wayne County, Pa.Hancock, NY and finally settled in Newark Valley, Tioga County, NY. where he operasted tanneries for the manufacture of leather goods.
Davis, John A.
Born in Afton, Chenango County, NY Aug. 7, 1871 son of Charles A. and Hulda (Wheeler) Davis. He was educated in public schools and attended Moody Bible Instistute in Chicago, Illinois. He received his degree of Doctor of Divinity from Taylor University of Upland, Indianna. He founded the Practicle Bible School in Johnson City, NY. He married in Afton, June 19, 1894 Etta Carr daughter of Justus and Harriet (Hyde) Carr. They had children; Gordon C. born June 29, 1896 and Charles J. born Sept. 19, 1896.
Davis, Albert Preston
Born in Fallsburg, Sullivan County, NY in 1859 son of Robert W. and Paulina (Van Buescouten) Davis. He attended public schools of that place and completed a course at Monticello Academy in Monticello, NY. His interest was in photography and became associated with John O'neil to become O'Neil & Davis Studios, specializing in portraits. He married in Hancock, NY July 7, 1888 Edith R. Gilland , daughter of Robert and Amy Jane (Armstrong) Gilland. They had two children: Lillian Mae born Feb. 25, 1895 and Sterling born Apr. 21, 1902.
Davis, Frederick J.
Born in Hooper, Town of Union Oct. 22, 1870 son of Luther and Margaret (Crossin) Davis.After completing high school, he entered college where he finished a four course. He owned one of the most up to date farms in the Union township. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, Kalurah Temple and Kights of Columbus. He married May 31, 1903in Pittsburg, Penna. Hilda R. Wood daughter of William and Hester (Ingrham) Davis and had one son, William Orlando. He married second, Clara (Bowen) Cleveland, widow of Osmer Cleveland and daughter of John and Amelia.
Davis, Albert Preston
Born in Fallsburg, Sullivan County, NY in 1859 son of Robert W. and Paulina (Van Buescouten) Davis. He attended public schools of that place and completed a course at Monticello Academy in Monticello, NY. His interest was in photography and became associated with John O'Neil to become O'Neil & Davis Studios, specializing in portraits. He married in Hancock, NY July 7, 1888 Edith R. Gilland, daughter of Robert and Amy Jane (Armstrong) Gilland. They had two children: Lillian Mae born Feb. 25, 1895 and Sterling born Apr. 21, 1902.
Davis, Frederick J.
Born in Hooper, Town of Union Oct. 22, 1870 son of Luther and Margaret (Crossin) Davis.After completing high school, he entered college where he finished a four course. He owned one of the most up to date farms in the Union township. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, Kalurah Temple and Knights of Columbus. He married May 31, 1903 in Pittsburg, Penna. Hilda R. Wood daughter of William and Hester (Ingrham) Davis and had one son, William Orlando. He married second, Clara (Bowen) Cleveland, widow of Osmer Cleveland and daughter of John and Amelia (Roman) Bowen.
Davis, Harold W.
Born in Scranton, Pa. Dec. 18, 1888 son of Wilson W. and Kate (Beck) Davis. He attended public schools of Scranton and Georgetown University, in Wash., D.C. He accepted a position with Brooks & Company, bankers of Binghamton and later with Potter & Company, bankers of New York City. He was a member of the Masons, Binghamton Country Club Chamber of Commerce and the Scranton Canoe Club. He married in Binghamton June 27, 1914 Sarah Blakeslee Gale, daughter of John A, and Anne Elizabeth (Reed) Gale. They had three children; Harold William, Jr., John Gale and Elizabeth Blakeslee.
Deabler, Ernest A.
Born in Selingsrove, Pa. Jan. 20, 1870 son of Henry and Mary (Eyer) Deabler. He attended public schools and was in the employ of D & H Railroad for several years. he married Dec. 30, 1891 in Binghamton Anna Morse daughter of C.C. and Sarah (Frudd) Morse. They had children; Glennborn Oct. 30, 1892 married Neva Wilcox, Harry born June 11, 1894 married Margaret Dixon, Lawrence born May 31, 1895 married Lehta Crane, Rollin born Mar. 1, 1901, Christine born July 10, 1904, and Paul born Dec. 15, 1908.
Deane, Elbert D.
Born in Middlesex, Yates County, NY Feb. 17, 1879 son of D.K. Deane, he securded his education in the public schools of Phelps, NY and the Starkey Seminary of Yates County. Hi had been in the automobile business for many years and became accosiated with the Binghamton branch of Blackstone Motor Company. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners , Chamber of Commerce and Automobile Dealers Club. He married in 1901 to Ada Snitzel of Orleans, Ontario County, NY and had one child, L. Elberta.
Delavan, John Burton
Born in Willet, Cortland County, Sept. 27, 1875 son of William J. and Adeline (Chittenden) Delavan. He received his education in the public schools of Marathon, NY and attended Ridley Business College. He entered the employ of Lewis K.Liggett, pharmacists at Buffalo, NY and later with T. Metcalf Company of Boston. He finally moved to Binghamton and became accosiated with the Barkman Drug Company , a dry goods store which he bought. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, and Rotary Club. He married Anna Taft daughter of Mr. and Mrs,. D. Taft of Bingamton. They had one son, Max.
Demeree, George F.
Born in Hancock, NY Nov. 30, 1850 son of Albert and Almira (Haines) Demeree. He He settled in Harpursville and engaged in the merchantile business, owning one of the largest stores of it's type in Broome County. He married first Sept. 10. 1879, in Stockton, Calif. Mary A. Chase and had children; , who married Charles Campbell and James Gilbert who married Eliza Lewis. He married second in Afton, NY Jan. 1, 1894 Almira Burlingame daughter of Rufus and Elvira (Landers) Burlingame.
Denning, William
Born in Shavertown, Pa. ,Jan. 26, 1861 son of Bernard and Ann (Hopkins) Denning. natives of County Longfort, Ireland. He obtained his education in the schools of Whitney Point and added to his early training by extensive reading and observation.He engaged in the merchantile business when a young man and added to his business until it reached satisfactory proportions. He married in Whitney Point in 1896, Margaret Allen daughter of Thomas and Mary Allen.
Dewees, Rev. Theodore John
Born Dec. 12, 1883 Pottsville, Pa. son of Theodore S. and A. Louisa (Fiske) Dewees. He studied for the ministry at General Theological Seminary in New York City and was ordained in 1912. His first pastorate was at Christ Church in Susquehanna, Pa. He became pastor of Christ Church in Binghamton. He married in 1916, Frances Brush and had two children; T. John born 1919 and Catherine born 1920.
Deyo, Israel Tripp
Born Jan. 28, 1854 in Broome County, son of Richard and Caroline (Eckert) Deyo. He grew up on the home farm on Deyo Hill Road in the Town of Union and received his education in the District school. He attended Cortland Normal after finishing high school in Binghamton. He then entered Amherst College and graduated with a Bachelors degree. He taught school in Sanford, Hawlyeton, Whitney Point and later became an instructor at State Normal in Cortland, NY. He also studied law and was admitted to the bar in Albany in 1883. He married in Binghamton June 26, 1889 Edith A. Weld, daughter of Eliakim and Virena (Austin) Weld. They had children; Austin Weld born 1891, Dorothy Weld born 1899 and Martin Weld born 1902.
Dibble, Bert J.
Born in Binghamton Sept. 2, 1877 son of Charles and Alice (Benedict) Dibble, completed his education in the public schools and assisted his father in the undertaking business, known as the Dibble Funeral Home at 40 Main Street. He later finished his education with a degree from Eckles College of Embalming in Philadelphia, Pa. He was a member of the Mason, Rotary Club, Shriners and Odd Fellows. He married in 1897, Julia R. Calph and had children; Reita, Herman B., Helen B. and Charles B.
Dibble, Elwin R.
Born in Harrison Valley, Pa. Mar.8, 1884 son of Charles and Alice (Benedict) Dibble. His education was obtained in the public schools and the Eckles College of Emballing in Philadelphia, Pa. He was taken into partnership with his father in the Dibble Funeral Home 40 Main Street. He was a member of the Masons and Order of the Red Men. He married Elizabeth Reynolds, daughter of Dennison and Elizabeth (Goss) Reynolds and had one daughter, Ruth.
Dickens, Howard B.
Born in Meckkleburg, NY Jan. 1, 1874, son of Levi and Helen (Bennett) Dickens. He attended school in the winters and assisted his father on the farm in the summer months. He was to become president of the Endicott Coal & Supply Company. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners and Binghamton Consistory. He married Apr. 4, 1900, in Meckleburg, to Jeanette Sears daughter of Preston and Hannah Sears.
Dickenson, David Stephens
Born in Monticello, NY Nov. 8, 1873 son of Mahlon and Sarah Dickenson He attended public schools and took a course in stenography. his first experience in the business was with Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, then Security Life and Trust Insurance Company of Philadelphia. He came to Binghamton in 1903 and worked for Security Mutual Life Insurance Company and was made president of the company in 1915. He was a member of the Shriners, Elks, Masons and Rotary Club. He married Oct. 27, 1897 in Philadelphia Henrietta French daughter of Benton and Catherine French and
had children; Melville P., David L., Henrietta and Malcolm S.
Dickinson, Charles M.
Born in Lowville, NY Nov. 15, 1842 son of Richard and Bessie (Rea) Dickinson. His education was in the public schools, Fairfield Seminary and Lowville Academy. He taught school and began the study of law in the offices of Daniel S. Dickinson and was admitted to the bar in 1865. In 1867 he married Bessie Hotchkiss daughter of Giles Hotchkiss and married second, Alice Bond daughter of Elias G. and Mary A. Minard of Poughkeepsie, NY. He became a writer and had published many, many books.
Disinger, Foster
Born at Canoga, Seneca County, NY Oct.3, 1883 son of James and Mary Catherine (Odell) Disinger. He received his education in the public schools of Waterloo and was a student at several art schools of the east.He entered the employ of M.R.F.McCarthy, a leading photographer, After four years , he bought out his employer and started business for himself. He was a member of the Proffessional Photographers, Binghamton Society of Arts and Crafts, the Masons, and the Rotary Club. He married in 1907 Elizabeth M. Tennant of Binghamton.
Dobrovolsky, Joseph
Born Mar. 17,1870 in Moravia, Czecho-Slovakia, son of Anton and Magdalen Dobrovolsky and brought to this country at an early age where he attended school, completing his elementary courses in his native land. He learned the trade of shoemaker and engaged in this occupation for many years. He married July 4, 1899 Anna Havel daughter of John and Barbara Havel. They had children; Emma born Jan.. 12, 1895, Anthony born Nov. 10, 1897, Frances born Jan. 29, 1899, Anna born Oct. 31, 1902, Josephine born May 12, 1904, Mary and Florence, twins born May 28, 1908 and Joseph born Dec. 22, 1914.
Dodge, Charles B., Jr.
Born in Binghamton Mar. 22, 1880 son of Charles B. and Louise (Decker) Dodge. After completion of high school he began his career as a clerk for various concerns until he engaged in business for himself as propieter of a restaurant on Chenango Street. He
later associated himself with Brooks Candy Company and began a business of wholesale cigars and confectioneries. He married Aug. 20, 1900 Marie Woodin daughter of Sylvester and Alice Woodin and had one daughter, Thelma V.
Doolittle, William Watson
Born in Binghamton, Jan. 9, 1891 son of Eli W. and Nora M. (Hornblower) Doolittle. He attended schools in Binghamton and Lowell Business School. His first empoyment was as a mechanic at Endicott-Johnson Corp.and later accepted a position for the New York Telephone Company and was promoted to commercial manager of the Binghamton Branch. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and the Masons. He married Mildred S, Stephenson in 1912 and had one son, William Watson Doolittle.
Douglas, Norval S.
Born in St. Catherine's, Providence of Ontario, Canada May 24, 1873 son of Charles and Isabelle (Materson) Douglas. He recieved his education in the public schools of his native land. He went to Chicago, Ill. in the employ of Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett and Company dealers in hardware. He later came to Binghamton and associated himself with Callahan and Douglas, dealers in sporting goods. With J.D. Marcy and Raymond Huntley he established Norval S. Douglas Company on Washington Street. He was a member of the Morris Plan Bank, the Masons, Shriners and director of the Kiwanis Club. He married Oct. 22, 1906, Jessie B. Simpson daughter of John B. and Harriet (Pratt) Simpson and had children; Charles S. born Jan. 13, 1912 amd Mary Louise born July 28, 1915.
Douglass, Arthur
Born in Bradford County, Pa. Sept. 2, 1880 , son of Robert L. and Marietta (Lowell) Douglass. He attended the public schools of Binghamton and became interested in the dry cleaning business. He became propietor of the Binghamton Pressing Company and later entered a partnership under the firm name of Douglass and Bradley engaged in dying and dry cleaning.He was a member of the Masons and Broome County Sportsmans Club. He married in 1901, Lottie B. Olmstead and had two children, Robert R. born 1903 and Donald M. born 1913.
Dudley, Dwight
Born Oct. 28, 1841 in Maine, NY son of Jedediah and Emaline (Marean) Dudley and died in Endicott May 19, 1921. After completing school, he took up the study of medicine, received his degree and engaged in the practice in this town. After spending some time abroad and Long Island, NY and Troy, NY, he settled in Maine where he fully gave of his time and skill to assist the poor. He enlisted as a medical cadet in the Civil War, married Alice Haskins, Mar. 17, 1884 daughter of Joshua and Deborah (Hughson) Dudley. They had children; Myra born Jan. 17, 1885, Jessie born Nov. 5, 1887 married J.R. Allen, Dr.Guilford Dudley born Oct. 1, 1890, and George D. born May 16, 1896 married Virginia Bennett.
Duffy, Hugh F.
Born in Binghamton , July 1, 1890 son of Edward and Elizabeth Duffy. After completing school he spent three years in the Phillipine Island with the United States Army. He worked for a time at Endicott-Johnson and later went into the insuranmce business in Endicott.He married Helen Keft July 30, 1920 daughter of William Keft.
Duffy, Milton C.
Born in Binghamton Aug. 10, 1891, son of George A. and Josephine (Laughlin) Duffy. After completing high school, he took a two year business course n Chattanoga, Tenn. and employed in the making of cigars in that place. He later opened an real eatate office in the Press Building. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Elks, tennis and auto clubs, the American Legion and Dobson Club.
Duncan, John Hemingway
Born in New Orleans, La. in 1854, son John and Harriet (Hemingway) Duncan . He came to Binghamton with his mother as a young lad, graduating form Binghamton High School , continuing his studies in architechure in New York City and Europe. He made for himself an honorable rank in his profession. He married in New Jersey, Dora Livingston, daughter of Jacob and Mary Livingston.They had no children.
Dunn, John H.
Born in Binghamton Aug. 9, 1880, son of H.J. and Sarah (Shanley) Dunn. He graduated from the High School in Abington, Mass., aided his father in the cigar merchandising business in Hartford, Conn and returned to Binghamton as an agent for Metroplitan Life Insurance Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks, Kiwanis Clunb and Chamber of Commerce. He married 1907, Anna A.Kelly and had one child, Marie T. Dunn.
Eastman, Jasper Jay
Born March 17, 1887 in Townsend, Mass, son of George and Emily (Wheeler) Eastman. He graduated from Townsend High School and Mass. Argicultural College at Amherst, Mass.with a Bachelor of Science degree and entered the University of Illinois, graduating with a Master of Science degree. He was manager of Broome County Farm Bureau and owner of the well known Musset Hill Farm at Charlton, Mass a large stock
and fruit farm . He married Aug. 22, 1912 in Boston, Mass to Mildred Ashforth Churton, daughter of Ralph Chester and Julia (Ashforth) Churton. They had one daughter, Janet Roper Eastman born Nov. 15, 1914.
Edgecomb, Bert
A native of Broome County and son of Samuel and Jane (Jaycox) Edgecomb who came here from Schoharie County, NY. He received his education in the schools of Binghamton and enlisted in the Spanish-Smerican War. After which he took up the real estate business in Niagara Falls and opened an office in Brittish Columbia. He married in 1901, Mabel Reynolds Bostwick, daughter of Herman and Betsey (Reynolds) Bostwick. They had children, Beryl, a daughter and S. Wilbur, a son.
Edgerton, Clifford Oscar
Born in Greene, Chenango County, NY son of Albert H. and Florence (Boyce) Edgerton. At a very young age, he purchased a large farm of 260 acres in the town of Sanataria Springs and produced hundreds of quarts of milk to surrounding markets. He married Sept. 15, 1921 at Greene, NY Leta Irene Wedge daughter of Herbert F.and Luella ( Danjow) Wedge. They had adopted a daughter Doris born June 29, 1921, who was adopted from an aunt.
Edson, Elbert F.
Born in Windsor, NY Apr. 9, 1875, son of Elbert S. and Julia (Heath) Edson. He was educated in the public schools and learned the trade of telegraph operator. After completing his apprenticeship, he was appointed to various field offices. He married Mar. 30, 1900, Victoria Baxter daughter of Jesse T. and Nancy (Williams) Baxter. They had children, Harold born Feb. 11, 1902, Elbert born Oct. 11, 1912 and Victoria born Apr. 7, 1920.
Edwards, Mortimer Burr
Great Grandson of Edward Edwards founder of the Edwards family in Lisle , NY was son of Franklin and Mary (Barnes) Edward, born June 4, 1850 in Lisle. He was educated in Miss Stoddards Private School and Cortland Academy in Cortland, NY. He joined his brother and uncle in the family lumbering business. He married at Cincinnatus, NY June 10, 1874 Harriet Louise Boyd daughter of Jacob B. and Lucia (Halbert) Boyd. They had children, Rev. F. Boyd Edwards of Pottsdam, Pa., Louise B., Grace L. and Lucia H. who married Floyd Terwillger of Lisle.
Egenberg, C.M.
Born in Sidney, NY Feb. 23, 1898 son of Lester and Myra (Ogden) Egenberg. He graduated from Albany High School and attended Albany Business School. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and was discharged in 1919, attaining the rating of chief Pharmacist. He accepted employment with the J.P. Jones Company and later formed his own company , Blackhawk Coal Company. He never married.
Eisenhart, George William
Born July 17, 1874 in Bethlehem , Pa., son of Owen S. and Lavinia (Leigh) Eisenhart .He obtained his high school education at Binghamton Central High and entered Lake Forest University in Chicago, Ill. He began the study of law and was admitted to the bar in 1902 He formed a partnership with Judge Downs with offices in the O'Neil Bldg. He married Dec. 25, 1901 Louise Stoltz of Sweden, daughter of Nels and Anna (Norman) Stoltz They had three children, Ruth C. born 1909, George Norman born 1914 and Betty Hane born 1917.
Eldred, John Arthur
Born in Owego, NY, May 11, 1854 son of Nelson and Beatrice (Cornell) Eldred. He completed his education in the public schools of Owego and went into the lumber business. He was an official of the State Bank of Endicott. He married Dec. 15, 1902, Viola Helman and had children, Alice born May 15, 1904, Vera born Jan. 8, 1909, Madonna born Dec. 25, 1912 and Jeanne born Aug. 1, 1919.
Eldredge, Gozen R.
Born in Vestal, NY June 16, 1827 son of John and Margaret (Dubois) Eldredge. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He married Oct. 10, 1860, Mary S. LaGrange daughter of John and Eliza Ann (Elster) LaGrange. They had children,. John born July 26, 1861, Ella born June 6, 1865 married Morris Mercereau and Charles born Jan. 23, 1868.
Eldridge, James R.
Born in Brooklyn, Pa., Sept. 12, 1866 son of Charles and Mary Eldridge. He identified with the Endicott-Johnson Corp.and became fire chief for the company. He married May 20, 1902, Ruth Hill daughter of Andrew and Emily Hill. They had children, Margaret, Madelin and Robert.
Elliott, W.W.
Born in Danby, NY Dec. 18, 1878 He received his education in the public schools of Binghamton and attended the American Instutite of Technology in Chicago, Ill. He founded the Elco Manufacturing Company which was later incorperated under the name of Elliott Manufacturing Company. He married in 1909, Bertha Moses daughter of Charles L. and Alice (Gage) Moses. They had children, Alice L. born 1910, Laura J. born 1913 and Boyd W. born 1917.
Elwood, Frank
Born in Horseheads, NY Apr. 11, 1866 son of Peter and Anna Elwood. He obtained his education in public schools and Athens Business College. He engaged in the merchantile business and was propieter of several stores. He married Oct. 23, 1923 Sarah Cronk daughter of Allen and Josephine (Rood) Cronk.
Ely, Samuel Mills
Born in Chester, Conn. Oct. 24, 1837, son of Richard and Caroline (Buck) Ely. He received his education in the schools of Chester and formed a partnership with S.& E.P. McKinney, engaging in the grocery business. He was deeply interested in the development of the community and did not hesitate to devote his time and energy, as well as financial aid to this cause. He rendered his services to the Binghamton Board of Education, the Fresh Air Movement, the Humane Society and First Presbyterian Church of Binghamton. In memory of his father he gave a library to the town of Chester, Conn and his summer home on Mt. Prospect in Binghamton to the city to be used as a park. In his will he remembered almost every charitable organization in his city. He married Oct. 10, 1867 in Binghamton Mary Hart Hawley daughter of Elias and Adaline (Hawley) Hawley. They had children, Richard Hawley Ely born 1869 and died 1869 and Clara May Ely born Dec. 19, 1876.
Ely, William R.
Born in Chenango Forks Feb. 3, 1871, son of Rev. Isaac M. and Harriet R. (Rogers) Ely.
He received his education in the public schools of his birthplace, learned telegraphy and obtained employment with Western Union Company at Syracuse, NY. He returned to Binghamton and employed at Chenango Valley Savings Bank. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, Elks and Chamber of Commerce. He married 1906, Katherine Fahey.
Emerick, Howard R.
Born in Syracuse, NY Feb. 26, 1889 son of Clarence and Minnie Louise (Soule) Emerick. Receiving his education in public schools of his native city, he took a course at Merserburgh Academy in Penna. and spent a few years in the West. After retuning East he became associated with his father in the marble and tile business in Syracuse. He came to Binghamton in 1921, opening a marble and tile works with offices in the Ackerman Building. He married in 1916, Allie J. Ackley of Oneida, NY . They had one son, Stanton Sheldon born Jan. 29, 1923.
Emerson, George E.
Born Jan. 20, 1883 in the town of Candor, NY son of Frederick and Stella (Hoff) Emerson. Recieved his education in the schools of Candor , served an apprenticeship in the engineer's trade. He was appointed to the post of Engineer of State Hosp.. He married Nov. 6, 1913, Reba Williams. They had children, Frederick born Aug. 12, 1914 and Ruth born Sept. 17, 1916.
Evens, Harry Hiram
Born at Guilford, NY Dec. 7, 1870 son of Hiram Gardner and Ellen Jane (VanCott) Evens.He acquired his education in his home town and entered the employ of Erie Railroad Company as a shipping clerk He later accepted a position with Empire Elevator and Grain Company in Binghamton and was appointed to the position as Comptroller for the City of Binghamton,.He served as supervisor of the 7th Ward. He married at Guilford, Sept. 30, 1892, Ruth Elizabeth Manwaring daughter of Leonard S. and Lydia (Hamilton) Manwaring.They had one child Marie Jan. 17, 1896, who married Donald Hotchkins.