History of Westchester County, New York, Volume 2. Группа авторов
Morgan was united in marriage with Miss Susan M. Badeau, a daughter of Albert and Phebe (Drake) Badeau, who were also of French Huguenot stock. Five children blessed this union, and three are still living. Fannie E. is the wife of Charles C. Banks, a prominent lawyer of New Rochelle; Edward was receiver of taxes at the time of his death, which occurred in the spring of 1897; Charles Hobart and Albert Badeau constitute the firm of Morgan Brothers, prominent liverymen and undertakers, of New Rochelle; and Frank M. died in infancy. They have also six grandchildren living.
In political sentiment Mr. Morgan is a pronounced Republican, and his support is always given every measure which he believes calculated to prove of public benefit. As a business man he has met with good success, and is now the possessor of a considerable amount of property. After years of active labor he has laid aside all business cares and is now living retired at his pleasant home in New Rochelle, known as the Badeau homestead, on Union avenue. The spacious and attractive lawns are shaded by beautiful elms, walnuts and other trees, making it one of the most delightful homes in the village.
CAMPBELL, FRANK M.
Mr. Campbell was born November 14, 1871, in the town of Greenburg, Westchester county. New York, on the old homestead that was also the birthplace of his father. He is the son of George W. and Almira C. (Taylor) Campbell, and the grandson of Stephen and Fannie (Matine) Campbell, who were pioneer settlers of the town. The family, as the name implies, was from Scotland, but some six generations have been born and reared in this country.
George W. Campbell was a prosperous farmer of his native town, and became widely known through the manufacture of a superior quality of cider and vinegar. He was a quiet, unpretentious man, whose time was devoted to his business and whose many amiable qualities made him numerous friends. He was a Democrat of the pure Jeffersonian type. He was married to Miss Almira Taylor, of Yonkers, New York, who still survives him and lives upon the old homestead. Her parents were Andrew and Catherine (Williams) Taylor. Mr. Campbell died July 4, 1895, leaving a family of five children, — one, Edwin, having preceded him to the better land. Of these children, Stephen is a merchant in the city of New York; Catherine is at home; Harriet is the wife of Frank A. Baylis, of White Plains; Frank M., the subject of these memoirs; and George W., at home.
Frank M. Campbell grew to manhood on the farm and attended the district school, a little brick edifice situated on the hill, until he was sixteen;.' then he entered a private school taught by Rev. William Turner, a Dutch Reformed minister. After the death of his father the management of the farm devolved upon him, and he has proved himself to be a most efficient manager. This farm consists of eighty acres of good land, well improved. The original barn was destroyed by fire and has been replaced by a building, of more modern architecture and convenience. He still makes a specialty of the cider and vinegar business, his products meeting with a ready sale throughout the different states and enjoying a high reputation for excellence.
Mr. Campbell is a young man of energy and ability, and his steady application to business bespeaks for him a successful career. He contracted, marriage with Miss Francis A. Haight, December 10, 1896. She is a daughter of Morgan and Sarah (Sherman) Haight, of Poughkeepsie, New York,, and a native of Dutchess county. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have one daughter. Alma Haight, born January 11, 1899. One of the points of interest about the farm is the old cider mill, which is still standing on the spot occupied by it for many, many years.
RUSSELL, JOHN C.
A retired miner and business man, Mr. Russell resides on a beautiful farm, in the near vicinity of White Plains. He first saw the light of day May 16, 1829, in Grafton county. New Hampshire, his parents being Isaac and Nancy (Teuksbury) Russell. His grandfather Russell was a native of New Hampshire, and came to his death by a tree falling on him. The founders of the family came to this country from England in 1640. His father, Isaac Russell, was born in Wilton, New Hampshire, in March, 1804, and was a large farmer and sheep grower, often having over a thousand head of sheep on his farm. He sheared them and sold the wool, realizing a very handsome sum from the industry. His wife, Nancy Teuksbury, was a daughter of David Teuksbury, also a native of New Hampshire, whose ancestors were among the early settlers who came from England to the New England states.
John C. Russell moved with his parents to Vermont, where they resided for eleven years. He there attended the Thetford Academy until he was nineteen years old, when he returned to the farm and assisted his father for another year. About this time the gold excitement of California broke out, and Mr. Russell became afflicted with the fever which caused such an exodus to the coast. Accordingly, in March, 1850, he set out for the golden Eldorado going by way of the isthmus of Panama and landing in San Francisco. He at once went into the placer diggings in search of gold, and for two years enduring hardships that would have caused any but a stout heart to quail. The provisions were short, and a glass of water and one wormy cracker did service for a meal. However, as he had gone so far to secure riches, he was determined to succeed in the undertaking, and remained two years in the placer diggings, and had quite a snug sum to show for his perseverance. He then returned to his old home in Vermont, bought a large tavern and also conducted a store and town hall in the same building. He continued in this business for a number of years, and then sold out and went to McGregor, Iowa, on the Mississippi river, where he bought one hundred and seventy acres of the fertile land of the prairie state, and set about its improvement. He laid out a part of his farm in town lots, calling the place Windsow. He gave a number of the lots to the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, but continued to make his home there until 1860, when he once more went westward, going to Pikes Peak and taking goods to conduct a store in the mining regions. He' went to Nevada City, where he carried on an extensive grocery business for six or more years. He was thoroughly conversant with the mining business and saw in this knowledge a chance to still further improve his own fortunes. Accordingly he returned east and engaged in the sale of mining properties for other parties. These sales ranged in amount from fifty thousand to two hundred thousand dollars, and his commissions amounted to a handsome sum. He then opened an office in the city of New York, where he handled mining stock and property. He is now retired from active business, but employs his time in looking after his various properties.
After buying his farm in Iowa, he returned to Vermont, where he was united in marriage to Miss Angeline Osgood, of East Randolph, that state, a daughter of Deacon William and Almyra Osgood. He took his bride to his western home, where they resided for ten or more years. After returning from the west Mr. Russell purchased his present residence, which was formerly known as the Bennett property. It is situated in the vicinity of White Plains and is a very desirable property, having an elegant residence and commanding a lovely view of the surrounding country. He has resided here since its purchase. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Russell were five in number, and four are now living, viz: Charles W., of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Henry Clay, who is with his father on the farm; Frederick M., who is chemist and assayer at Wallace, Idaho, for the Standard Silver Mining Company; and Cora M., a lecturer. Mr. Russell is a member of Nevada Lodge, No. 4, F. & A. M., and is a man whose rich and valued experience in life has sharpened a naturally bright intellect, making him a person of sound, discriminating judgment, and in social life an entertaining and interesting conversationalist.
PAULDING, PETER
Peter Paulding, the former postmaster of White Plains, New York, was born here May 27, 1860, and belongs to a family long resident of America, the Pauldings having come to this country from Holland about the year 1640. Several generations of them have been born and have passed their lives in the state of New York.
John Paulding, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Westchester county, New York, and his son Hiram, the father of Peter, is a native of Tarrytown, on the Hudson, born in 1837. In Tarrytown the latter was reared and educated, early in life turning his attention to the study of law. He was in due time admitted to the bar and for the past forty years has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession, during this time filling numerous positions of local prominence and trust. Few men in Westchester county have a wider acquaintance or are more favorably known than he. The maternal grandfather of our subject was Charles A. Purdy. He was a lawyer by profession and for a number of years practiced in Westchester county.