BIOGRAPHIES
(Source:
Schenectady County, New
York : its history to the close of the nineteenth century
unknown: New York History Co., 1902 - Yates, Austin A.)
Transcribing by Sharon Wick
Carr,
James O.
Cary, George W.
Case, Levi
Cassedy, George A.
Chambers, Calvin H.
Cheesman, Nathaniel S., M. D.,
Clark, John H.
Clark, Warren B.
Christman, Spencer
Clark, William Thomas |
Clowe, Ephriam
Clute, Edwin
Clute, George
Clute, Jacob
Clute, Jacob Winne, Hon.
Clute, James
Clute, John Franklin
Clute, Seth L.
Cole, Peter E. |
Collins, John H., M. D.
Commoss, Theodore L.
Conde, John Hnery
Cornell, Henry S.
Crafts, Joseph K.
Cramer, Jacob A.
Cronin, David J.
Cunningham, W. J.
Cutler, Edward D., Hon. |
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James O. Carr was born in
Manchester, N. H., and attended the public schools until 1889,
when he began to work as a clere for his father in the paint
business. He was subsequently in the employ of John P.
Squires & Co., Boston, Mass., and afterwards was connected with
the Tomson-Houston Electric Company.
Mr. Carr is secretary and treasurer of the Schenectady
Railroad Company, which position he has held since 1901.
He is a member of the Mohawk Golf Club and of the Railway
Benefit Association, besides being a prominent Mason. In
the Masonic fraternity he is a member of Washington Lodge F. &
A. M., Manchester, N. H., St. George's Chapter No. 157, R. A.
M., and St. George's Commandery No. 37, Knights Templar,
Schenectady, N. Y., Bloss Council, Troy, N. Y., the Albany
Sovereign Consistory and the A. A. O. N. M. S., of Troy, N. Y.
In 1895, James O. Carr married Sara E. Appel of Los
Angeles, California |
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George W. Cary was born in the city
of Schenectady, N. Y., and is a son of John E. and Katherine C.
(Clackner) Cary. He came to Schenectady and began to work
in the Schenectady Locomotive Works, at his trade of machinist,
in 1878, and continued there until 1884. He retired from
active work in 1885, and died April 16, 1901. He was a
member of St. George's Lodge, No. 6, F. and A. M., and of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen. He left one son, George
W. Cary, who now operates the Electric Carpet Cleaning Works in
Schenectady. He was for eighteen years a member of the old
Schenectady Washington Continentals. |
George A. Cassedy, son of William
A. T. and Ellen (Teachout). He was educated in Saratoga
County and at the Lansingburgh Academy, graduating from this
institution in 1887. He taught school for two years, and
in 1889 entered the employ of L. A. Young, in the piano
business, with whom he remained for six years. In 1897 he
succeeded to the business, which he carried on until May 15,
1900, when a stock company was organized under the name of the
George A. Cassedy Company, with Mr. Cassedy as secretary.
On June 27, 1900, George A. Cassedy married Clara,
daughter of Thomas and Jane (Swatling) Mohan. Mr. Cassedy
is a member of Champion Lodge, No. 554, I. O. O. F., and is an
enterprising and successful business man. |
Calvin H. Chambers was born in
the city of Schenectady, N. Y., September 17, 1868, and was
educated in the schools of his native place. In 1882 he
took a position as office boy in the jewelry store of James
Sanders, with whom he remained for two years, after which he was
employed for three years in the Steer's meat market. He
next went into the Locomotive Works to learn the trade of
machinist, and after an apprenticeship of three and one-half
years he was promoted to the draughtsman department, where he
remained until the panic of 1893. In 1894 he entered the
employ of the General Electric Company, and has been with them
ever since.
On September 17, 1901, Calvin H. Chambers married
Jessie Kellam. Mr. Chambers' father was David Chambers,
who was born in Albany, N. Y. His mother was Elizabeth
(Davis) Chambers, who was a native of Charlestown, Montgomery
Co., N. Y. Mrs. Chambers' parents were Jeptha and Myra (MacNeil)
Kellam. Mr. Chambers resides in the house in which he was
born, and in which his father resided for fifteen years.
He is a trustee of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, and is a member
of the Red Men, of the Tribe Schaugh-naugh-ta-da. |
Spencer Christman was born in
the town of Root, Montgomery County, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1822.
He was a son of Martin and Sallie (Salisbury) Christman.
He was educated in the public schools of his native county, and
moved to Schenectady County in 1847. Mr. Christman has
been a farmer since he was twenty-five years of age, and has
held the offices of assessor and the commissioner of highways in
his town. In politics he is a Republican and is a member
of the Christian Church.
On Jan. 7, 1847, Spencer Christman married Nancy A.
Weaver, daughter of Jacob and Deborah (Coffin) Weaver.
They had a family of four children, three of whom are dead; one
son, William W. Christman is living. Mrs. Christman died
Oct. 1, 1900. The Christmans are of Holland Dutch descent. |
Warren B. Clark was born in Steuben
County, N. Y., June 15, 1870. After receiving a liberal
public school education he went to New York City to study
drawing, which he pursued for two years, and then studied
architecture in the same city for two years more. In 1897
he came to Schenectady, and was engaged in architectural work
until July, 1901, when he entered the works of the General
Electric Company, taking a position in the office of W. A.
Pearson, where he is still engaged.
On Nov. 24, 1897, Warren B. Clark married Ricie S.
Lewis, daughter of Harmon J. Lewis, of Norwich, N. Y. Mr.
Clark's parents were Amasa C. and Elizabeth H. (Frieze) Clark.
He is a member o the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the
K. O. T. M. |
Ephriam Clowe
was born in Glenville, Schenectady Co., N. Y., Oct. 27, 1831.
He was educated at the district school, and lived on his
father's farm until 1848, when he moved to Scotia, and worked at
the blacksmith's trade for three years. In 1852 he moved
into Schenectady, where he continued at his trade for forty
years.
Mr. Clowe is a member of St. Paul's Lodge, No. 17, I.
O. O. F., Schaugh-naugh-ta-da Tribe, No. 123, I. O. R. M.,
Schiawassee Council, No. 29, D. of P., I. O. R. M., the Exempt
Fireman's Association, and the Haymaker's Association, No. 349
1/2.
On May 21, 1854, Ephriam Clowe married Louisa McMichael.
Their children are Ida, Frank F., Grace, and Earle. Mr.
Clowe's ancestors were Mohawk Dutch. |
Edwin Clute, proprietor of the Ellis
House, one of the well known hostelries of Schenectady, is a son
of John and Mary (Borden) Clute, and was born in the town of
Gilderland, Albany County, N. Y., September 26, 1865. He
was educated in the district schools of his native town and in
the Union School of Schenectady. In 1884 he embarked in
the hay and straw business, in which he was successfully engaged
until the year 1900, his operations being principally in Albany
County. He then bought the Ellis House and moved to
Schenectady, where he has since resided, and where he has been
very successful, owning to his enterprise and geniality.
In October, 1891, Edwin Clute married Eliza, daughter
of Cornelius and Catherine (Pierson) Miller. He is a
member of Noah Lodge, No. 754, F. and A. M., Noah Chapter, No.
264, R. A. M., and Schenectady Lodge, No. 480, Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks. In politics Mr. Clute is a
Democrat, and has always taken an active interest in the success
of his party. |
George Clute was born in the city of
Schenectady, Mar. 12, 1849, and was educated in the public
schools. He worked in Shear's quarry for six weeks, and
was employed on the canal for a like period. He then
worked for Benjamin Van Vranken for a time, after which he was
engaged in the nursery for Dr. Pearson for a period of two
years. He was also employed by Mr. Bradley and Mr. Vrooman,
and worked on a gravel train for three months. When
seventeen years of age he drove for Dr. Hickok, then president
of Union College, and when twenty-two years of age he again
drove the college team for a season. He was employed by
the Westinghouse Company for some time. He has been
superintendent of the grounds of Union College for the past
twenty years.
In 1873 George Clute married Carrie Melber. They
have five children, namely, Lewis, Anna (now Mrs. Ed Sweeney),
Rosa (now Mrs. George Moss), William, and George. Mr.
Clute's ancestors were Mohawk Dutch. |
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Jacob Winne Clute, Hon. was born in
Schenectady, N. Y., Oct. 1, 1847, and is the son of Jacob F. and
Jemima (Winne) Clute, and is descended from Holland-Dutch
ancestry. His father was a native of Schenectady.
Having completed his school education at the age of nineteen
years, he began the study of law in the office of Judges F. B.
Mitchell and D. C. Beattie. He was admitted to the Bar in
1868k, and opened an office with Judge Mitchell on State street,
Schenectady, subsequently forming a co-partnership with him.
This continued until the death of Judge Mitchell, sine which
time he has practiced alone. In 1893 he was elected Mayor of the
city, and was re-elected in 1895. Hon. Jacob W. Clute
married Elizabeth G., daughter of Francis Van de Bogert, and
they have two children, Earl W. and D. Vedder. Mr. Clute
has long been identified with the progress and development of
Schenectady, has been a leading spirit in most of its important
movements, and was one of those through whose efforts the
General Electric Company located in Schenectady. |
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James Clute was born in Rotterdam,
N. Y., April 14, 1822, and was the son of Tumius and Nancy
(Crawford) Clute. His father was one of a family of seven
sons. After his school days James Clute was employed on
his father's farm until twenty-one years of age when he embarked
in the grocery business in Rotterdam, and in which he was
engaged until 1871, when he sold out, moved into the city, and
was engaged in the fruit and candy business for three years.
He was then engaged in the manufacture of brooms for a year,
after which he retired. While living in Rotterdam Mr.
Clute was Supervisor of that town for a term, and was also
Supervisor of the 5th Ward in Schenectady. |
Seth L. Clute was born in the city
of Schenectady, N. Y., Sept. 5, 1842, and was the son of John F.
and Anna (Van Patten) Clute. He was in the grocery
business for twenty years, and was one of the well known and
enterprising citizens of Schenectady and served a term as
sheriff of the county, to which he was elected in the fall of
1884. This office had once been filled by his father, and
by both alike, its duties were discharged with marked ability
and efficiency.
He always took a lively interest in public affairs; was
a Republican in politics, and represented his ward at the
Council Board for a term. He was, for many years, a member
of the Commercial Traveler's Association, of Syracuse, N. Y.,
and was so at the time of his death. When the Northrup
religious services were held at Union Hall some sixteen years
ago, he took an active interest in the movement, and contributed
largely to its success. He was always interested in the
success and welfare of others, and of the community at large,
and so hand many friends. This fine trait in his character
no doubt led to his success in two important election contests,
when the odds against him were so large that he scarcely
expected to win.
Mr. Clute was twice married. His first wife was
Virginia Dillenbeck. His second wife was Anna Van Vranken,
daughter of Jacob and Marilla (Baumes) Van Vranken.
Seth L. Clute died in the spring of 1901. Three
children survive him, namely, Virginia, Weidman, and Lauren.
The Clute family is an old and honored one in Schenectady, where
the ancestors of the present generation have resided since the
early days.
A city paper, commenting upon Mr. Clute at the time of
his death, said: "Seth L. Clute was one of nature's
noblemen. Ever solicitious for others, of a generous,
hearty and sympathetic temperament, strictly honorable and
honest in his dealings, courteous and friendly at all times, his
acquaintance was large and his friends were legion." |
Theodore L. Commoss was born in
Brooklyn, N. Y., July 1, 1873, and was educated at Oakwood
Seminary, Union Springs, N. Y. After his school days he
was employed in New York and Brooklyn with a wholesale casket
company, and later on was with Stephen Merritt & Company, of New
York. He spent seven years in Cohoes and Saratoga, and is
a graduate of the United States College of Embalming, New York
City. His license is No. 463. In April, 1900, he
settled in Schenectady and embarked in business on his own
account, which he has since conducted with gratifying success.
T. L. Commoss is a son of Stephen Otis and Louise (Pelser)
Commoss. His father was a native of New York City and his
mother (deceased) was a native of Connecticut.
Mr. Commoss is a member of St. George's Lodge, No. 6, F
and A. M. Rising Sun Chapter, No. 132, and Washington Commandery,
No. 33, Knights Templar, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. He is
also a member of St. Paul's Lodge, No. 17, I. O. O. F., the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Mohawk Club. |
Jacob A. Cramer was born in
Pennsylvania July 7, 1850, and is a son of Jacob and Mary (Haight)
Cramer. He received his early education in the public
schools of Brooklyn, N. Y., and came to Schenectady County, N.
Y., in 1863, and worked on a farm for two years. Leaving
the farm, he learned the trade of painter, and has since been
engaged in that line as contractor.
On September 5, 1873, Jacob A Cramer married Sarah
Eckrich, daughter of Adam and Margaret (Winter) Eckrich.
They have three children, Anna L., Josephine, and Francis J. |
David J. Cronin was born in New
York City, March 29, 1871, and was the son of Thomas and Mary
(Duane) Cronin. On December 12, 1899, he married Margaret
Walsh, daughter of John and Catherine (Murphy) Walsh, of Cohoes,
N. Y.
Mr. Cronin was in the undertaking business in
Schenectady for seven years. He was a graduate of Xavier
College, New York City, and was an enterprising young business
man. He died Dec. 18, 1900. |
W. J. Cunningham was born in
the city of Schenectady, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1847. His parents
were James and Rose (Malon) Cunningham. He received his
education in the public schools of the city of Schenectady, and,
when quite young, moved to the town of Glenville, where he
engaged in farming for a few years. Returning to the city,
he learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed in the
Locomotive Works for a period of five years, after which he
worked in Albany, where he was engaged at his trade for three
years. Returning the Schenectady, he embarked in the
grocery business, which he followed for seven years, at the end
of three years. He finally went into the real estate
business, in which he has been very successful, and in which he
is still engaged.
In 1886 W. J. Cunningham married Nellie McCarn, and
they have had four children, three of whom are living, William
J., Joseph F., and Justin, and one, Raymond P., deceased. |
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Hon. Edward D. Cutler was born at
Ballston Spa, N. Y., Dec. 18, 1849, and was educated in the
common schools and at the Classical Institute of Schenectady.
In 1877 he entered the law office of Hon. Austin A. Yates, where
he studied for two years, and in 1880 graduated from the Albany
Law School, after which he became a law partner with Judge
Yates. In the fall if 1884 he received the unanimous
nomination of the Democratic party of Schenectady County for
Member of Assembly and was elected by a handsome majority,
running 625 ahead of his ticket. |
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