St. Martin, Charles E.
Born in Chichester, Providence of Quebec, Canada, May 14, 1893, son of Charles St Martin. The early part of his education was obtained in the French schools of Chichester and after the death of his father, he removed to Henniker, New Hampshire, where he completed his schooling. After fourteen years there, he came to Endicott and purchased a druggists business, which he carried on. He married in Johnson City, NY, in 1915, Josephine St. Clair, daughter of Charles and Minnie (Mayo) St. Clair

Sachs, Daniel M.
Born in Luzerne County, Pa., June 26, 1876, son of Damiel M. and Anna (Wiegant) Sachs. H attended public schools of Pa. and graduated from Leigh University with a degree of Mechanical Engineering. He was employed for two years with Bethlehem Steel Corp. then the New York Transit in Passiac, New Jersey. He next became identified with Northern Pipe Line Company as vice president and finally came to Binghamton with ,once again, New York Transit as manager and later became vice-president. He married in 1903, Olive L. Lobach of Bethlehem, Pa. and had children, Margaret born 1906, William H. born 1908 and Olive J. born 1912.

Sawtelle, Martin Henry
Born in Nineveh, NY, Aug. 4, 1869, son of Rev. William H. and Sally Sawtelle.Following his early education in the public schools of Nineveh, he graduated from high school in Athens, Bradford County, Pa. His first business experience was with the Athens post office for two years, when he became active in the real estate and insurance business. He worked for several years in this field in Terre Haute, Indianna and later returned to Bradford County, Pa. where he accepted a position with the Bank of Sayre He came to Binghamton in 1910 and was associated with the Broome County Trust Company where he became treasurer. He married Oct. 23, 1894, Sidney, Delaware County, NY, Jeanette Thorndycraft, daughter of John and Sarah Thorndycraft. They had children, Donald W., Harold H., Richard W. and M. Henry,Jr.

Sayer, John Gilroy
Born in Union, May 29, 1880, son of John Halbert and Helen (Richards) Sayer. He attended the public schools and learned the trade of carpenter, which he followed as a journeyman for some time, then engaged in contract work on his own account. He established a business as contractor and builder , to which he added a service station. He married Oct. 12, 1901, Anna Bell Meserau, daughter of Cornelius and Louisa Jane Meserau. They had sons, John M., Harold C. and Edwin .

Sayles, Karl M.
Born on Malone, NY, Dec. 6, 1893, son of L.L. and Emma Jane (Miller) Sayles. He was educated in the public schools and attended Clarkson Technical School. He became associated with the Binghamton Ice Cream Company, first at their plant in Watertown, NY, then Binghamton, where he became secretary and treasurer.He was a member of the Masons, Elks, Chamber of Comerce and the Rotary Club. He married in 1920, Mary Louise Greene, of Watertown and they had one child, Betty Jane born May 1921.

Schad, J. Victor
Born in Binghamton, Apr. 3, 1874, son of Henry and Katherine Schad. He acquired his education in the local public schools and entered the employ of Sission Brothers & Weldon and later accepted a position as cashier with Binghanton Railway . After two years, he went on the road as salesman, then engaged in the insurance business with an office in the O'Niel Building. He was a member of the Masons, Elks and Kiwanis. He married in 1901, Jeanette M. Morgan, and had sons, William Henry born 1904 and Fredric Charles born in 1906.

Schuck, Jacob
Born in Austria, Oct. 20, 1881, son of John and Theresa (Mohr) Schuck. He came to America in 1906 and settled in Chenango County, NY He became a citizen of this country and a progressive farmer of the Town of Binghamton. He became owner of an eighty-two acre farm in the Town of Kirkwood and succeeded in making it a success. He married Oct. 2, 1909, Josie Schwarc, daughter of Joseph and Antonia Schwarc. They had children, Anna, Antonia, Jacob, Lizzie and Gertie.

Scott, Cornelius Elliott
Born in China, NY, Dec. 20, 1865, son of Jonathan and Ruth (Van Schoyk) Scott. His education was begun in the public schools of Deposit, NY and he entered Albany Law School, from which he graduated in 1887. He was immediately admitted to the bar and took up the practice of law in Deposit along general lines with marked success. He was forced to give up his profession in 1922 and shortly after underwent surgery, which was followed by six months of steady decline and he died Apr. 4, 1923 at his home in Deposit. He was a member of the Masons, and served as grand master of the order. He married first, in Delhi, NY, Harriet May Williams, daughter of Henry and Sarah (Holiday) Williams and had children, Graydon William born May 7, 1891 and Curzon Elliot born July 3, 1899. He married second, in Deposit, Dec. 29, 1902, Helen Dean Wilcox, daughter of Henry Wirt and Frances A. (Dean) Wilcox. They had children, Ruth Van Schoyk, born Mar. 25, 1908 and Henry Wilcox, born Jan. 28, 1910.

. Scott, George Marcus
Born in Binghamton, Sept. 14, 1880, son of Marcus W. and Myrtis (Corbett) Scott. He received his education in the public schools of Binghamton, graduated from Binghamton High and entered Fairfield Military Academey. He entered the the business office of the Evening Herald of which his father was then owner. He later engaged in the insurance business and accepted a position with the Binghamton Police force. He became the first officer to be appointed to the duties of city court, but later resigned for a position as salesman for the grocery concern of Newell & Truesdell. He was, sometime later, appointed cashier in the excise department of the State of New York at Albany serving until 1919 when he was elected city treasurer. He was a member of the Masons and the Elks. He married Jan, 26, 1902 at Los Angeles, Calif., Ethel M. Bunting, daughter of Wright W. Bunting of that city.

Scovil, Rev. J. deLancey
Born in Queens County, NY, Mar. 17, 1884, son of Samuel J. and Eliza Adeline (Barker) Scovil, the father a native of New Brunswick, Canada and the mother of Long Island, NY. For his education, he was sent to Trinity School and St. Stephens College, where he was given theological training. He was ordained a minister in 1916 and was made a priest of the Church of the Good Shepard in Binghamton He married 1912, Dorothy Dudley Storer of New York City and had children, David deLancey Scovil born in 1913, J. deLancey Scovil born in 1914, Dorothy D. born 1915 and Charles S. born 1919.

Sears, Oliver Williams
Born in Newark Valley, Tioga County, NY, son of Hart Boughton and Cynthia Maria (Williams) Sears. Educated in the schools of his birtplace, he attended Binghamton Academy and obatined employment with Coats & Orcutt, leading dry goods merchants of that day. One year later he entered the employ of his brother with C.W.Sears, book dealer and the largest of it's kind in the city. Here he continued for three years, when he went into coal business in the employment of R.A.Ford, representative of Delaware & Hudson Coal Company. After a few years in this connection, he entered business for homself as head of a retail coal interest. He married in binghamton, Nov. 19, 1874, Georgianna Bartlett, daughter of Robert Stevens and Dorcas Marie (Barttlett) Bartlett. They had two children, Sarah Kingsland born Oct. 26, 1875 and Robert Bartlett born Apr. 27, 1879.

Segar, Jay Evert
Born in Brsico, NY, Nov. 28, 1890, son of Ormalo and Romelia (Bull) Segar.He received his early education in the public schools of his birthplace and took a course at Lowell Business College in Binghamton. He found employment for twelve years as a traveling salesman and represented several companies on the road. He was made district manager in the employ of the American Kardex Comapny, with headquarters in Tonawanda, NY. In 1919, he opend an office for the company in Syracuse,NY . In Dec. 1921, he purchased the W.H.Birdsall Company with whom he had been prevbiously employed and became owner of the Johnson City Marble & Granite Compasny. He married Feb. 12, 1914, Grace Livermore Stuart, daughter of Henry H. and Minnie (Livermore) Stuart. They had one daughter, Jayne Evelyn born May 27, 1919.

Seward, William Foote
Born in Yonkers, NY, son. of Dwight M. and Lydia (Huntington) Seward and graduated from Williams College there. He became editor of the "Syracuse Herald", before coming to Binghamton as managing editor of the "Republican " Newspaper. He was appointed librarian of the new Binghamton Library in 1904 and was president of the New York Library Association, the Binghamton Press Club, Chamber of Commerce, director of the Binghamton Humane Society and the Rotary Club. He married, in 1888, Phoebe Hill Sargeant and had children, Frederick Dwight, Leila Huntington, Gertrude North, William Henry and Phoebe Sargeant.

Seymour, Charles R., M.D.
Born in Albany, NY, Mar. 11, 1870, son of Edward W.and Harriet (Graveline) Seymour. He received his education in the public schools of Binghamton and graduated from Albany Medical College with a Doctor of Medicine degree. He began his practice in Binghamton which lasted throuhout his career. He was a member of the medical staff of City Hospital and identified with the military organizations and commissioned a first lieutenant and later a captain. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks, American Legion and Broome County Medical Association. He married, first, June 2, 1894,Nellie Clarke and second, M. Anne Talberrt and had one child by her , Edward Clarke born Oct. 10, 1899.

Seymour, George Whitfield
Son of John and Sarah (Stoddard) Seymore, who came to Whitney Point from Norwalk, Conn. He was an intelligent and well-read man , justice of the peace for many years, with his main occupation being that of farming. He married in 1838, Mary Freeman and established a home on that part of land his father bought from the Indians and of the company of the Boston Purchase. They had children, Stella M., Louise T., John S., Frederick S. and Louis Irving.

Shapley, William M.
Born in Cazenovia, NY, Mar. 4, 1850, son of Martin W. and Jane (Berthrono) Shapley. He attended the schools of Binghamton, and was associated with his father in the firm of Shapley & Hopkins. He was a member of the Board of Education, Chamber of Commerce, the volunteer fire department, the Masons, Shriners and Odd Fellows.He married in 1889, S.Mary Thorne, and had one child, Grace B.

Shaw, Daniel E.
Born in Port Crane, NY, Jan. 14, 1870, son of Jerome and Sarah (Shear) Shaw. He received his education in the public schools of the area and began his career in his fathers grocery store. After several yeras there, he went to Scranton, Pa in the employ of Thoedore White Manufacturing Company. His next change was to Elmira, NY where he went into business for himself, as a manufacture confectioner, with a partner and under the firm name of Hess & Shaw. In 1910 he came to Binghamton and opened a real estate office in the O'Niel Building. He was very successful and held a leading position in the business world. He was a member of the New York State Real Estate Board, the National Real Estate Board, Masons, Shriners, and Red Men.

Shaw, D. Stanley
Born in Ontario, Canada, May 26, 1876, son of Thomas Shaw of County Sligo, Ireland and Ellen (McKean) Shaw of Lockport, NY. He received a superior education, studying at Chatham Collegiate Institute, Victoria University, receiving his Bachelor of Divinity degree. He began his ministerial career in Michigan, before coming to Binghamton , when he was transferred from the Detroit Conference to the Wyoming Conference. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, and the Binghamton Country Club. He married in 1900, Callie C. Idle of Ontario, Canada, daughter of Dunning and Sarah jane (Wellwood) Idle. they had one child, Maxwell Stanley born in 1906.

Shearer, William B.
Born in Jeddo, Orleans County, NY, July 19, 1874, son of Datres and Hattie (Temple) Shearer. After completing his formal education, he found plenty of work about the home farm in the caring of the livestock. When he reached manhood he was owner of his own farm and specialized in dairying, with a capacity of 250 quarts of milk daily. He married June 5, 1891, Ella Smith, widow of George Smith and daughter of William and Marion (Harvey) Dippel.

Sherman, Albert R.
Born in Binghamton, Jan. 12, 1895, son of Harry J. and Jennie (Galpur) Sherman. He received his education in the public schools and entered law school at Syracuse University. He graduated in 1916 and was admitted to the bar the following year. He became asscoiated with Welch & Cowper for one year, then formed a partnership with Bernard Chernin with offices in the Security Mutual Building. He was a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Red Men, Board of Health and Chamber of Commerce. He married Feb,. 4, 1917, Minerva E. Rosenthal of Syracuse, NY and had two children, Malcom Donald born 1918 and Shirley E. born 1920.

Sherwood, Walker Fanton
Born in Rushville, Susquehanna County , Pa. May 2, 1859, son of Amos and Amanda (Birdsall) Sherwood. He received his education in the public schools of Hartford, Pa. and and came to Binghamton to enter into the business activities of this city. He was in the employ of the City National Bank for nine years, and later went into the retail bakery business, opening his own store. After five years, he returned to the banking business, employing at City National Bank and later Strong State Bank of New York, after which he became identified with First Natioal Bank as auditor. He was appointed treasurer of Broome County by the Governor and became associated with the Chenango Valley Savings Bank. He married Oct. 28, 1884, Mary E. Brown, daughter of Dr. T.L.and Frances (Marvin) Brown. They had children, Grace Marion, wife of Elbert Englebert, Jessie Birdsall, wife of Ralph Van Atta and Wakeman Francis.

Sisson, Charles Franklin, Jr.
Born in Binghamton, February 18, 1877, son of Charles Franklin and Anna M. (Cary) Sisson. He attended Miss Hopkins Private School, Binghamton Central High School and finally, St. John's Military School at Manlius, NY. His first business experience was in his father's store known as Sisson Bros. & Weldon working his way to head of the company. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, Chamber of Commerce and Binghamton Country Club. He married May 8, 1901 at Camden, NY, Alice Pauline Conant, daughter of Eugene Henry and Caroline E. (Phelps) Conant. They had children, Eugene Conant born Nov. 13, 1913 and Janet Alice born Nov. 17, 1917

Sisson, William Worth
Born in Binghamton, Oct.15, 1849, son of Benjamin Franklin and Marietta (York) Sisson. His education was acquired in the village and , at the age of fifteen, he entered the store of which his father was head. Beginning at the bottom of the ladder, he worked his way up through all the various branches of the enterprise and became a partner in the firm when coming of age. He was a member of the Fireman's Association, Chamber of Commerce, Masons, Shriners, Red Men, Knights of Columbus, Odd Fellows, Elks and Binghamton Country Club. He married Sept. 7, 1881 at Cleveland, Ohio, Ida Bronson, daughter of Andrew W. and Ann (Hoadley) Bronson. They had one daughter, Eva Bronson, born Oct. 20, 1882 who married Dr. Walter L. Chittenden.

Slatter, S.B.
Born in Toronto, Canada, July 29, 1859, son of Sylvester H. and Emma (Drake) Slatter. H e completed his education in the public schools of Binghamton and was employed by various concerns over a period of six years, then established a business of his own in the line his father had been engaged in. He was a member of New York State Conservation Commission with offices in the Press Buuilding. He was a member of Masons, and the Broome County Sportsmaen's Club. He married in 1889, Nancy Brown, and had one child, Marjorie Brown Slatter.

Slauson, Clarence M.
Born on the family farm at Choconut Center in Broome County, Sept. 3, 1859, son of Silas and Tamison (Walter) Slauson. He obtained his education in the public schools and engaged mainly, in farmimg and building. He retired in 1894 from farming and devoted himself to building and improving the properties which he purchased in the first ward of the city. He entered into commercial life as a wholesale dealer in tobacco and cigars, forming a partnership with Harrison C. Price. He later bought his partner's interest and admitted his nephew, Frank G. Slauson to the asscoiation. He bought the tobacco business of William O. Buckler and is known as the Binghamton Tobacco Company. He was director of People's Trust Bank, vice-pres. of the Broome County Building & Loan Association, a member of the Masons, Shriners, Elks and Chamber of Commerce. He never marrid.

Slauson, Frank G.
Born in Michigan, Sept. 13, 1888, son of Charles A., native of Greene, NY and Ella J.( Mahoney) native of Homer, NY, Slauson. He attended the schools of Chicago, Illinois and graduated from the Armour Institute. He moved to Binghamton, and was associated with his uncle, Clarence M. Slauson, in the wholesale tobacco business. He was a member of the Masons, Elks, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. He married, in 1919, Nellie E. Scott and had children, Barbara Louise born in 1920, Jean Elizabeth and Annie Marie, twins, born 1922,

Sleeper, Merton A.
Born in Bradford County, a., Dec. 5, 1870, son of George B. and Mary L. (Abell) Sleeper. He attended public schools of Bradford County and Keystone Academy of Factoryville, Pa. He spent some years working as a clerk in various general stores , acquiring knowledge of business fundalmentals. When he felt well equipped to conduct a business, he entered into a partnership with Mr. Kinney . He later came to Binghamton and established a business with his brother, G.M.Sleeper, dealing in groceries and meats. He disposed of his interest to accept a position with Athens National Bank in Athens, Pa., but his true field lay in the grocery business and he joined with his former partner, D.D.Kinney. He became vice-president and remained in that position. He was a member of Chamber of Commerce, Odd Fellows, Binghamton Club and Binghamton Country Club. He married Sivola Kinney, sister of his partner. They had children, Dorothy V., Amy G., and Mollie L.

Slitter, Clarence E.
Born in Lisle, NY, May 8, 1855, son of Jonas C. and Frances (Cady) Slitter. He received his education in the schools of Lisle and assisted his father in the many details to the work of the farm and shop. In due course of time, he succeeded to the management of these enterprises and was well known throughout Union township as an enterprising and successful agriculturlist. He married Sept. 10, 1886, in Center Lisle, Mary B. Collier, daughter of Norris and Mary Ann (Sparrow) Collier. They had one adopted daughter, Althea Mae, wife of Charles H. Fedora.

Slitter, Smith C.
Born in Delaware County, NY, son of Hiram C. and Amelia (Smith) Slitter. He received his education in the district schools of Deposit and attedend Albany Business College. The old Slitter homestead, which contains 340 acres, was originally owned by Mr. Slitter's father and brothers, whose interest was bought out by Smith and his father. He became sole owner of the farm after his father's death. He was director of the Farmer's National Bank and a member of the Board of Education. He married Oct. 21, 1896, Mary Sumner, daughter of John and Charlotte (Burrows) Sumner. They had two sons, Winthrop H. and J. Millard.

Tobey, Charles Edward
Born on Morris, NY, Mar. 22, 1863, son of Albert B. and Helen (Osborn) Tobey. His father, a well known builder and contractor of Morris, NY and his mother a native of Otsego County, NY. He received his early education in the public schools of Morris and graduated from high school in Susquehanna, Pa. He entered the business field by accepting a position in the motor power department of Erie Railroad Company for ninteen years before moving to Buffalo, NY and later New York City, all offices of the railroad. In 1899, he received an offer from Delaware & Lackawanna Railroad, a position he endured for many years, starting as chief clerk in the coal mining department and rising to to Superintendent of trestles and storage. e later resigned this pposition in order to establish an independent business. and founded the Tobey Coal Cimpany in Binghamton. He was director of the Chamber of Commerce and Morris Plan Bank, a member of the Elks, Masons, Kiwanis,and Binghamton Country Club. He married , in 1884, Annie E, Bantram, of Susquehanna. They had five children, Charles B. born in 1885, Hazel D. born 1887, Albert T. born 1892, Clarence L.born 1897 and Anna E. born 1905.

Topliff, George Wilbur
Born on brooklyn, NY, Nov. 26, 1877, son of Cyrus Lyman and Margaret (Atwood) Topliff. He obtained his education in the public schools of Montclair, New Jersey,and began an active career with Sprague Electric Company. In 1897, he made a career change to emply with the Canadian Rand Drill Company and sent first to Ossing, New York and later Salt Lake City, Utah. and Buete, Montana. He came to Binghamton in 1905 with the Anthony Scoutt Company and in 19906 was vice president of Ansco. e was a member of the Board of Directors of City National Bank, Masons, Rotary Club, the Binghamton Club and the Binghamton Country Club. He married in New York City, Margaret Kingsland Cameron, daughter of Alexander and Florence (Burt) Cameron. They had one daughter, Margaret Kingsland born Aug. 27, 1900 who married Capt. Leland Hewitt.

Toulson, George Henry
Born in Alber, Orleans County, NY, Aug. 2, 1880, son of John and Sarah Ann (Hesketh) Toulson. He obtained his education in the public schools and apprenticed himself to learn the plumber's trade. For several he worked for the city of Buffalo, then came to Endicott and engaged in busiess as a plumber. He was a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He married in Williamsville,NY, Oct. 3, 1906, Laura J. Clute, born June 20, 1880, daughtyer of John H. and Susan (Kline) Clute.

Towner, Charles D.
Born in Binghamton, July 20, 1889, son of Dunham and Libbie C. (Chalker) Towner. His education was obtained in the schools of the city and his first business experience was in the employ of B.H.Nelson & Son, private bankers of Binghamton. He later became identified with People's Bank and formed a partnership with Everette Cook and engaged in the distribution of Brockway Trucks. He was a member of the Masons and Kiwanis.He married in 1911, Lulu E. Bush and had one daughter, Betty B. born in 1918.

Trauger, J. Webster
Born in Bucks County, pa., Mar. 4, 1886, son of Milton D. and Annie E. (Kohl) Trauger, he received his eduaction in the public schools of that place and attended Normal School in Kutztown, Pa., from there maticulated at Bucknell College, receiving a degree in Bachelor of Science. He engaged in the teaching profession in Pa. after which he deceided to enter the commercial life and accepted a position with E.I.DuPont. After that, he came to Binghamton as manager of Ideal Caramel Company, known as the largest caramel manufactureres in the country. He was member of the Masons and Chamber of Commerce. He married in 1911, Mabel F. Fenstermacher of Bucks County, Pa. and had two children, Margurite F. born 1911 and John F. born 1916.

Travis, Earl W.
Born in Franklin Hill, Susquehanna County, Pa., May 26, 1879, son of William H. and Ella L. (Smith) Travis. He attended Binghamton public schools and his first position was that of care taker at Susquehanna Valley Home. He then took a position with Albany Orpham's Asylum in Albany, NY. He made a study of the undertaking business under Frank Campbell and then purchased the business of W.E.Bogart in Endicott. He married Dec. 27, 1902, Jane L Lusk born inn Center Lisle, Oct.. 5, 1876, daughter of Cornelius M. and Kate Frances (Howell) Lusk. They had three children, Winifred born Nov. 13, 1907, Janet born Dec. 27, 1912 and Harvey born Oct. 17, 1914.

Treadwell, George Homer
Born in Conklin, July 6, 1894, son of Morris and Myra (Jewell) Treadwell and educated there in the public schools and Academy. He entered the employ of the railroad as assistant agent at New Milford, Pa. with Delaware, Lackawanna & Western.He learned telegraphy and was then employed as an operator for the railroad. He dealt in real eatate and had offices in the O'Niel Building. He was a member of the Masons, and Elks.

Treyz, Joseph H.
Born in Cook Falls, NY, Oct. 4, 1889, son of John E. and Rose H. (Holzman) Treyz. After finishing his studies in schools in that city, he became employed with Treyz Yager Company in their wholesale crockery house. He later accepted a position with T.E.Darrow & Company, wholesale and retail jewelers with headquarters in the Press Building. He was a member of the Masons, Chamber of Commerce, Binghamton Club, and Shriners. He married in 1917, Edna B. Leonard and had no children.

Treyz, Leo V.
Born in Cooks Falls, Delaware County, NY, son of John E. and Rose H. (Holzman) Treyz. He attended public schools and his first business experience was with Wells-Frago Express, which lasted for two years. He then became identified with Lowell & Darrow, an old and widely known jewelery firm. Mr. Darrow at that time withdrew from the company and recieved into partnership was Leo V. and J.H. Treyz. He was a member of the Masons, Chamber of Commerce and Shriners. He married in 1914, Helen Loretta Hartman, of North Branch, NY and had children, Robert H. born 1916 and John E. born 1918.

Truesdell, Edwin Summers
Born in Franklin Forks, Pa., Mar. 25, 1865, son of Rollin D. and Jeanette J. (Summers) Truesdell. His early education was acquired near his home and he graduated from Binghamton High School. His business career was begun in the employ of Marks & Clark, wholesale grocers, as a billing clerk. He later went on the road for the concern as salesmen and became assocciated with McTighe & Treusdell when they bought out Marks & Clark. He later sold his interest in the business to become associated with the firm Frank B. Newell in the organization of the new concern for distributiion of wholesale groceries. He became president of the company when Mr. Newell retired. He was director of the First National Bank, president of the New York State Wholesale Grocers Association, a member of the Binghamton Country Club and Binghamton Club. He married first, in 1890, Alice Root and after her death in 1898, he married 1902, Lillian Root.

Truman, James C.
Having lost his entire property in the Chicago fire in 1871, he cast his lot in Binghamton and egnaged in the produce business. Soon afterward he became associated with the "Daily Times" , but gradually drifted into other enterprises of greater importance and magintude which took him away from this city for several yeras. While in New Orleans, La. he contacted malaria , the effects of which he never fully recovered. He resided for a time in District of Columbia, having a position in the Treasury Department. He was appointed postmaster in Binghamton in 1888 and attained prominence in both State and National politics . He retired from active pursuits and never returned to Binghamton. He married June 6, 1863, Serena Wilbur of Fall River, Mass.

Tupper, Charles F.
Born in Broome County, Nov. 8, 1852, son of Morris Ferris and Juliet (Evens) Tupper. During his boyhood, he attended the Old Academy which stood where the courthouse now stands and studied law in the offices of Theodore F. McDonald and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He practiced law for the next four years, with an office in the Brigham Building, and was later elected county clerk, which he held six years. He organized , with the help of Charles M. Turner, the Security Mutual Insurance Compny but sometime later sold out his interests. He purchased the photography business of Mr. Turner and was successful in this line for several years. In 1895, he was elected a member of the State Legislature and when this term expired, he was appointed deputy collector of the internal revenue for the Binghamton district. e was a member of the Masons, and the Binghamton Club. He married in 1878, Carrie E. Landon of Vermont, daughter of John and Maria (Graves) Landon. They had children, Arthur W., Albert R., Charles F., G. Edmund and Arleen L. who married LeGrand Bush Jr.

Tuthill, Justice Theodore R.
Born in Moravia, Cayuga County, NY, July 19, 1868, son of Tyrus T. and Harriet (Robinson) Tuthill. He attended public schools and during boyhood his chief source of revenue was acting as guide to summer tourists who came to fish in Owasco Lake. It was then, through a conversation with Deputy County Clerk Charles F. Tupper and Charles M. Turner, one of the organizers of the Security Mutual Insurance Company, he became interested in a legal career. He attended Cornell Law School and was admitted to the bar one year before his graduation. He began his professional career in the offices of David C. Robinson of Elmira and later with C.A. and H.A. Clark with whom ,after two years as managing clerk, he was invited to join the firm. He was elected Justice to the Supreme Court in 1921. He was a member of the Broome County Bar Association, Binghamton Club, Binghamton Country Club, the University Club, and the Masons. He married, Mar. 18, 1909, Edith Paige, daughter of Clinton F. Paige.

Tyne, John J.
Born in Broome County, Apr. 10, 1870, son of Patrick and Catherine (Guthrie) Tyne.He was educated in the public schools and had a long experience in constructing state highways and city streets, having engaged in the construction business at an early age. Until 1910 he carried on the business alone, but in that year Clarence A. Willey was taken into partnership and the firm became Tyne and Willey. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He married in 1897, Bridget A. Houlihan of Susquehanna, Pa. and had children, Gerald F., Jerome P., Harlan E., Roger C., and John J. Jr.