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
Galaise, Joseph C.
Garling, Edward F.*
Garling, Jacob
Gasner, Elmer A.
Gates, Charles V. S.
Geisenhouer, Henry |
Gilmour, William Gibson
Gleason, Thomas M.
Gleason, William J.
Glen, Horatio G.
Goddard, W. W., M. D.
Goodrich, James A. |
Green, William, Jr.
Greene, George DeB
Gregg,
Alfred Edwin
Gregg, William
Grupe, Henry
Grupe, Herman C. |
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Elmer A. Gasner was born in West
Fulton, Schoharie County, N. Y., June 8, 1871, and was educated
in the public schools of his native place. After his
school days he remained on the farm for about six years, and
then engaged in the milk business, coming to this city to reside
in 1896. Two years later he embarked in the laundry
business, in which he has since been engaged, and in which his
integrity and perseverance have one him many friends and
established on a firm footing the "Union Laundry", one of the
best laundries in Greater Schenectady.
On Dec. 28, 1892, Elmer A. Gasner married Hattie A.
Mosher, who was a teacher in the public schools of Saratoga
County, and who was born in Galway, Saratoga County, N. Y., Mar.
29, 1871. Their children are: Leroy O., Ernest W.,
and Ralph E. Mr. Gasner's parents were G. W. and C. C.
(Perry) Gasner. His father was a soldier, having served
his country in the Civil War of 1861 - '65, in which he was
wounded.
Mr. Gasner is a member of the Modern Woodmen, and in
politics is a Republican. |
William J. Gleason, son of
Michael and Bridget (Keane) Gleason, was born in the city of
Schenectady, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1864. He was educated in the
schools of hsi native city, and, after leaving schooll, secured
a position as a clerk for Yates & Moir, with whom he remained
for one year. He then worked for R. T. Moir until
1899, when he succeeded to the business, and now has the finest
book store and stationery business in the city. He also
deals in wall paper, picture frames, mouldings, and so on, and
through his business enterprise and honorable methods, has built
up a large trade.
Mr. Gleason takes an active interest in the welfare and
progress of Schenectady, being particularly devoted to the cause
of education, and represents the Third Ward upon the Board of
Education. He is a member of the Order of Red Men, Knights
of Columbus, the Schenectady Club, and Lodge No. 480, B. P. O.
E.
Mr. Gleason's parents came from Ireland in 1863 and
settled in Schenectady. |
Horatio G. Glen was born in the city
of Schenectady Dec. 26, 1869, and was educated in the public
schools and the High school of his native city, graduating from
the latter in 1877. After leaving the High school he
entered Union College, and was graduated from that historic
institution in the class of 1881, with the degree of A. B.
He then took up the study of law at the Albany Law School, and
graduated therefrom in 1883. He was also admitted to the
Bar in that year. Immediately after being admitted he
began the practice of his profession in Schenectady, and has
taken a prominent part in the Bar of the county.
Mr. Glen is a member of the Knights of Pythias, of the
Mohawk Golf Club, the Alpha Zeta, the Psi Upsilon and the Phi
Beta Kappa Societies. In politics he is a Democrat, and
held the office of City Clerk for seven years, namely, from 1885
to 1892.
On Oct. 1, 1884, Horatio G. Glen married Laura M.,
daughter of E. W. and Rachael Moore. They have three
children, Laura C., Horatio G. Jr., and Ethel M. Mr.
Glen's parents were Henry C. and Agnes (Schermerhorn) Glen.
His ancestors, who were of Scotch descent, were among the early
settlers of Schenectady.
Mr. Glen was one of the founders of the Daily Gazette,
and is an enterprising and courteous gentleman, who takes an
interest in the welfare and progress of Schenectady, both
politically and commercially. |
James A. Goodrich was born in
Schenectady Co., N. Y., Nov. 15, 1856. After passing
through the public schools he took a course in the Classical
Institute, from which he graduated in 1874. He then
entered the Albany Business College and was graduated therefrom
in 1876. He then entered Union College, and after a highly
creditable course was graduated with the degree of A. B. in the
class of 1879.
In the fall of 1879 Mr. Goodrich began the study of law
in the office of Hon. A. A. Yates, where he remained for two
years, after which he took a course in the Albany Law School,
from which he was graduated May 25, 1882, and two days later he
was admitted to the Bar at the General Term at Albany, N. Y.
He then returned to the office of Yates & Cutler for a short
time, after which he opened an office of his own and began the
practice of his profession independently, in which he has since
been engaged with conspicuous success, not only building up a
high reputation as an advocate and counsellor, but also making
himself many friends as a man and a citizen.
On Feb. 11, 1890, James A. Goodrich married Jennie,
daughter of Robert and Agnes (Harvey) Clemments.
Mr. Goodrich's parents were William Luther and Mary
(Walker) Goodrich. William Luther Goodrich was cashier of
the Schenectady Bank for many years, and was also president of
his bank for a time. He was also accountant of the
Schenectady Savings Bank and was engaged in the banking business
altogether for a period of fifty-two years. Mr. Goodrich's
mother, Mary Walker, was the daughter of James Walker, one of
the leading merchants of his day in Schenectady.
James A. Goodrich is a member of the Schenectady Bar
Association, and is widely interested in church and benevolent
work. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, is
clerk of Session of that church, and is one of the trustees of
the Y. M. C. A., of which he has been president for fourteen
years, and still retains that office. He is also president
of the Schenectady County Bible Society, and is Trustee of the
Home for the Friendless. |
Alfred Edwin Gregg was born at
Rotterdam, Schenectady County, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1860. His
parents were James and Polly (Thomas) Gregg. He received
his preliminary education in the public schools and the
Classical Institute of his native city, after which he took a
course in Rutger's college, from which he was graduated in the
class of 1886. For six years he was a traveling salesman
for C. Van Slyck, of Albany, after which he entered the employ
of the General Electric Company, in 1892, being employed in the
production department.
Mr. Gregg is a member of Schenectady Council No. 983,
Royal Arcanum, and of the Ki Psi and Alpha Zeta college
societies.
In 1885 Alfred Edwin Gregg married Elizabeth Meade of
Schenectady. They have one son, Clarence Edward. |
| George DeB. Greene |
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