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http://ontario.nygenweb.net/CHtoCOLfamilysketch.htmCobb, Russell B., Phelps, only child of Nahum and Emeline (Bennett) Cobb, was born in Phelps, 10 Sep 1841. Nahum, the father, was born in Massachusetts. His father, George, moving to this State when his son was a boy. The great-grandfather of Russell B. was also named George Cobb. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary army, and his ancestors were Cape Cod people. Russell B. married, in Jan 1862, Mary Gerow, daughter of Oliver and Lucy (Howard) Gerow, of Phelps, and they had two children: George Gerow and Lula. Mr. Cobb is one of the representative citizens of the town. He has served as road commissioner for nine years. He died in 1925. He is shown on the Civil War draft for Phelps (in the Geneva Gazette, 31 Jul 1863), but further record is shown.Report of the Education Department - Page 382http://books.google.com/books?id=WkA_AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA382&dq=%22Ezra+J.+Peck%22#PPA382,M1 page 382 
30 years old. Enlisted on 19 Sep 1861 at Phelps, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. On 9 Oct 1861 he was commissioned into "D" Co. NY 8th Cavalry; resigned on 19 Aug 1862 IN MEMORY OF INSPECTOR EZRA J. PECK LL.D. After a service of nearly a half century, Ezra J. Peck quietly dropped from the ranks on 9 Sep 1911 at the age of eighty. Of New England ancestry, dating back to William Peck, one of the founders of New Haven, Conn., he was born in Seneca Castle, NY, 19 Dec 1830. He was prepared for college in a private school in Auburn and was graduated from Williams College with the degree of B.A. in the class of 1851. In 1854 he received the degree of M.A. from Williams and in 1898 the honorary degree of LL.D. from Hobart. In 1884 he took at Cornell University a graduate course in the classical languages, a department of knowledge in which he took special delight as a student and in which he excelled as an instructor. His career as an educator began with his appointment as principal of the Union and Classical School at Phelps in 1861. Soon thereafter he enlisted in the 8th New York Cavalry and served as first lieutenant until the close of the war. He then resumed his position at Phelps where he remained until 1868, after which he served one term as school commissioner in Ontario county. He then became assistant principal of Canandaigua Academy and two years later, principal of Homer Academy. In the latter position he served until 1884 when he began his sixteen-year term as principal of Oswego Free Academy. This service was terminated by his appointment as State inspector of schools in 1900, in which capacity he rendered faithful service until his death. Doctor Peck not only excelled as an instructor in the classics but he also excelled as a teacher. He possessed to an unusual degree those qualities of mind and heart that admitted of no barriers between himself and his pupils, and he was therefore able to exert the full force of his uplifting and beneficent influence on their lives. He was quick to discern worth in a pupil and adept in developing it. He possessed the rare ability to inspire his pupils to make the most of themselves and this trait accounts in large measure for the extraordinarily large proportion of his pupils whom he sent to college. Doctor Peck was prominent in fraternity and in church affiliations. He was a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity, a Royal Arch Mason and Knight Templar, a member of the University Club of Albany, a member of the G.A.R., one of the synodical commissioners of Elmira College, and an active member and elder of the Presbyterian Church. Doctor Peck was a pronounced optimist, always cheerful, kind- hearted, looking for the best in everything. His genial ways, pleasing personality and lovable character endeared him alike to young and old. His uplifting, kindly influence will always be a pleasant and helpful memory to all who knew him.
From the Geneva Gazette 27 May 1898: Philip S. Rogers, a prominent farmer of Phelps, died last Monday after a brief illness of rheumatism of the heart. He was highly esteemed as a citizen and Mason. From Geneva Gazette 15 January 1897: Phelps, NY - Mrs. Phillip Rogers died at her home at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon of pneumonia, after an illness of only four days. Mrs. Rogers was formerly Miss Mills, and leaves a husband, two brothers living in Newark, two brothers in Lyons, and one sister, Mrs. E. H. Snyder of Batavia.
T. W. Barker L. M. Bement Alvin Bishop Andrew Bogart Albert Bosshart S. K. Bowker A. W. Brown L. O. Brown
N. B. Briggs J. V. Bryant J. M. Burgdorf Charles H. Burt H. K. Carpenter R. B. Cobb M. E. Connolly Edwin S. Corwin Irving Corwin David Cosad E. J. Crandall D. S. Crittenden W. L. Crothers W. H. Dillon W. C. Edmonston J. H. Elliott H. C. Everard John Farnsworth T. V. Fox Charles H. Garlock George C. Gates B. H. Harmon Robert Harris E. A. Hibbard T. O. Hotchkiss William A. Howe W. A. Judd Henry Kellogg H. C. Kirk Epenetus Lamb W. R. Laughlin E. H. Leggett George F. Lewis William A. Lewis Wm. Llewellyn William H. Llewellyn L. R. Lombard F. W. Mailler C. R. Marshall Daniel McIntyre Augustus McLeod R. A. McMullen J. J. Miller Jonathan J. Monks George W. Moore Frank S. Mosher George Mussleman T. F. Musselman J. D. Newkirk W. D. Norton Wm. A. Oaks Charles W. Odell Frank S. Odell Malcolm Odell J. Q. Palmer Grover Partridge S. S. Patridge C. D. Phillips Sylvester Porter B. F. Prichard Milton Pruyn S. F. Rice G. C. Prichard Harvey Rice P. S. Rogers John H. Roy John J. Salisbury Wallace Salisbury A. H. Sandford A. D. Schutt Minor J. Sebring McKendree Shaw S. E. Shear Henry Sheckell George B. Shepperd J. H. Sheriff H. E. Sherman A. J. Short A. S. Smith Alden R. Smith Ed. W. Smith John Smith John R. Smith William Snyder J. H. Stephens E. H. Tallmadge W. C. Tout H. M. Vandemark Henry Vandemark F. D. Vanderhoof Levi Vanderhoof Lee Vosburg David White W. A. White W. A. Willing James Wilson F. H. Wisewell John Wolven J. K. Young OFFICERS W. L. Crothers, W.M. W. A. Judd, S.W. Lee Voxburg, J.W. S. K. Bowker, Treas. W. D. Norton, Sec'y W. A. White, S.D. W. A. Willing, J.D. Chas. Garlock, S.M.C. George Lewis, J.M.C. McKendree Shaw, Chaplain Ezra Hibbard, Marshall George C. Gates, Organist J. K. Young, Tyler W. C. Tout, E. S. Corwin, Trustee N. B. Brigg, Trustee PAST MASTERS F. D. Vanderhoof Philip Rogers John Wolvin R. B. Cobb Regular Communications First and Third Tuesdays of each month. [Source: original membership roster]
Avery, W. P. Avery, F. A. Briggs, N. B. Burt, C. H. Brown, A. W. Bosshart, A., Sr. Bryant, J. V. Bement, S. M. Bussey, E. G. Bussey, H. C. Bradley, C. T. Burgdorf, J. M. Bryant, Chas. N. S. Burnett, U. G. Briglin, J. E. Brown, A. Bosshart, A., Jr. Bill, E. J. Bill, S. D. Bartholomew, Geo. Bussey, A. F. Broadt, F. S. Barry, Geo. S. Briggs, R. E. Baldwin, Burt Benton, Frank E. Bridger, L. G. Briggs, C. C. Crittenden, W. W. Crittenden, DeL. S. Corwin, I. Cobb, R. B. Corwin, E. S. Crothers, W. L. Conine, Geo. Crosier, M. D. Caves, Joel Clark, Geo. R. Cook, Geo. F. Combs, F. C. Chase, L. Vernon Cost, I. T. Case, Geo. G. Clements, E. G. Dear, T. J. Dean, E. D. Donnelly, J. W. Durkee, J. A. Edmonston, W. C. Eacker, F. G. Esty, A. B. Evered, H. C. Fox, Jno. J. Fox, T. V. Fridley, Seymour Fridley, W. P. Folsom, Rev. Milo G. French, Edgar L. Foster, L. S. Garlock, Chas. H. Giles, F. M. Groat, A. D. Howe, W. A. Holmes, Wm. Hicks, Adelbert Hunt, W. H. Holbrook, F. L. Hulse, W. Y. Hibbard, H. B. Hayes, T. C. Hutchens, J. Fred Hoppel, Geo. A. Hydon, W. J. Howell, G. H. Helmer, J. F. Harvey, Rev. G. A. Hildreth, A. S. Hughes, W. H. Hicks, W. H., Jr. Ingalls, W. A. Imboden, H. M. King, J. A. Kitson, C. W. Lamb, E. Llewellyn, W. H. Leggett, E. H. Lewis, Geo. F. Lewis, Wm. A. Lighty, Jno. A. Lewis, Jas. R. Lathrop, H. P. Lovell, C. B. Lake, G. U. Lewis, H. B. Miller, J. J. Musselman, T. F. Marshall, C. R. Mosher, F. S. Monks, J. J. Miller, W. H. Muskett, Geo. Myers, Frank R. Miller, E. G. Mott, Geo. Middaugh, J. E. Main, Lewis McMullen, R. A. McBurney, H. A. Miller, Aug. J. Main, C. H. Norton, W. D. Newkirk, J. D. Newland, F. S. Newell, F. U. Oaks, Wm. A. Odell, C. W. Oaks, Nathan Oaks, E. P. Partridge, S. S. Porter, Sylvester Palmer, J. Q. Prichard, B. F. Phillips, P. D. Podger, Jas. Partridge, E. B. Peachy, C. E. Partridge, S. S., Jr. Partridge, L. S. Post, F. A. Parrish, L. W. Roy, J. H. Rice, S. F. Ridley, C. E. Robinson, W. A. Ridley, E. L. Rodenbush, W. C. Roberts, O. A. Rulison, G. H. Rector, F. H. Raymond, F. A. Rose, A. H. Snyder, W. H. Stevens, J. H. Shear, S. E. Shekell, H . C. Schring, M. J. Sheriff, J. A. Sherman, H. E. Short, A. J. Shepperd, Geo. B. Smith, A. R. Smith, J. C. Schwing, W. E. Sebring, Dell Sabin, Wm. Stevens, C. W. Skuse, John Severn, Jesse E. Salisbury, W. H. Shekell, R. H. Salisbury, G. W. Sutherland, J. A. Sanders, J. A. Sabin, A. W. Steele, E. B. Sabin, Fred L. Smith, E. E. Stevenson, F. A. Seigwald, H. H. Stewart, H. P. Tout, W. C. Taylor, Daniel Vosburg, Lee Vanderhoof, F. C. Vanderhoof, W. H. Van Deusen, L. W. Van Derhoof, Fred C. White, David Woolf, James Wolvin, John Whitbeck, J. F. Wisewell, F. H. White, W. A. Wilson, Jas. Woolson, B. H. Walker, F. G. Weaver, Joseph Wheat, W. I. West, Chas. Warner, Dudley Wills, F. P. Warner, E. S. Wisewell, F. H., Jr. Woodbury, M. S. White, C. D. Warner, M. E. Young, C. C. Zimmerman, M. S. Awaiting the 3d Degree Gaines, C. H. Corwin, F. M. OFFICERS 1910 E. G. Miller, W.M. G. W. Salisbury, S.W. E. S. Warner, J.W. C. H. Garlock, Treasurer L. S. Partridge, Secretary H. B. Hibbard, S.D. W. P. Avery, J.D. G. H. Howell, S.M.C. Geo. Muskett, J.M.C. Rev. G. A. Harvey, Chaplain U. G. Burnette, Marshal J. J. Fox, Organist Geo. Bartholomew, Tiler R. B. Cobb, Trustee U. G. Burnette, Trustee David White, Trustee PAST MASTERS John Wolvin R. B. Cobb C. H. Burt, Past D.D.G.M. W. L. Crothers Seymour Fridley U. G. Burnette A. Bosshart Jr. [Source: original membership roster] 
SINCERITY LODGE No. 200 F. & A.M. Phelps, New York 1811-1911 Sincerity Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M. invites you to the celebration in commemoration of the Centennial Anniversary of the establishment of Masonry in Phelps Wednesday, September the twenty-seventh nineteen hundred and eleven. Sessions at 1:30 and 7:30 P.M. COMMITTEES PROGRAM AND INVITATION R. B. Cobb, U. G. Burnette, Geo. W. Salisbury DECORATION A. Boshart, Jr., C. E. Ridley, Geo. B. Shepperd, E. F. Bussey FINANCE E. G. Miller, Geo. E. Barry, E. S. Warner RECEPTION W. L. Crothers, John Wolvin, Seymour Fridley, W. A. White, David White, W. D. Norton REFRESHMENT A. Boshart Sr., C. T. Bradley, C. T. Hayes, L. G. Bridger SOUVENIR J. Q. Palmer, E. F. Bussey, G. H. Howell MUSIC C.H. Burt, J. J. Fox, H. B. Hibbard EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Officers of the Lodge [Source: original invitation booklet]
Formed from merger of Garoga No. 300 and Sincerity No. 200 in 1999. The early Masons in the Town of Phelps jointly formed Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 112 in 1803 with their Brethren in Palmyra. Difficulty in traveling during those early days caused the Phelps Brothers to petition Grand Lodge, which granted a Charter in 1811. Meetings were held regularly until the Lodge surrendered its Charter in 1835. Application was made to Grand Lodge in 1857, and a Charter was granted on June 19, 1858. Sincerity Lodge was assigned the No. 443 at that time, but the original No. 200 was restored exactly a year later. In 1869, Sincerity Lodge contracted with a builder reconstructing a business block in the center of the village. The third floor was built exclusively for the Lodge as a Masonic Hall. Sincerity Lodge No. 200 first met in these rooms in 1870 and held meetings there until 1978. Maintenance of the roof and top two floors (the second floor was purchased in 1930 for a dining room) became excessive, and the Lodge decided to build a new Masonic Hall. The new Lodge building was dedicated in the fall of 1979 with Grand Master William R. Punt present at the laying of the cornerstone. Garoga Lodge No. 300 was chartered in 1853 in Garoga, Fulton County. A disastrous fire in Garoga led to a decline in the local economy and the atrophy of the Lodge. During a District Deputy visit in 1910, the Deputy was told that Brothers had decided to move the Lodge to a more "productive field" or to surrender their Charter. Some interested Masons from Clifton Springs, who often traveled to Garoga Lodge, affiliated and on November 1, 1911, voted to move the Lodge meeting place to Clifton Springs. The new location was an immediate success and membership grew to 93 in two months. Garoga Lodge No. 300 prospered nearly another 90 years. In 1990, Garoga No. 300 lost its meeting room and rented one from Sincerity No. 200 until both Lodges unanimously agreed to merge in 1999, were granted a Charter and first met as Garoga-Sincerity Lodge No. 200 on November 2, 1999. Organized at Garoga, Fulton, NY, where it met until Jan 1906; then at Ephratah, Fulton Co., moving to Clifton Springs on 3 Nov 1911. Note: Brothers of Clifton Springs, being desirous of a Lodge, visited & joined Garoga Lodge in Fulton Co. Having attained a majority they cleverly spirited Garoga Lodge away (145 miles due west!) to Clifton Springs, Ontario Co., NY. Merged with Sincerity No. 200 to become Garoga-Sincerity No. 200 in 1999 http://books.google.com/books?id=wGIEAAAAYAAJ&dq=%22ontario+lodge+no.+23%22&source=gbs_navlinks_s page 292. One of the prominent organizations of the early days was the Masonic lodge, organized May 7, 1811. It was doubtless organized by General Philetus Swift, the first district deputy in this section. The first worshipful master was Wells Whitmore: the senior warden, William Burnett; junior warden, Alfred Witter; treasurer, Luther Root; secretary, John McCay. According to the ancient records, the lodge always observed St. John's day and made it a practice to march to some church on that day, usually accompanied by a brass band and led by a marshal mounted on a horse. In 1822 the lodge acquired title to a room in the second story of the stone school building on Church street, which later was converted into a rectory for St. Francis church. In 1870 the Masons, for a substantial consideration, were granted the right to build an additional story on the Gibson block, which has since served as their lodge rooms. For several years past they have been shared by Royal chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. http://books.google.com/books?id=8CoEAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA51&lpg=PA51&dq=%22Garoga+Lodge+No.+300%22&source=bl&ots=Mt07Ju3YK6&sig=aKI4DxTHTGlxWIc82zT7SQ-0qBw&hl=en&ei=JTZ9S-eeJ4bSlAeWmbWdBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CBEQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=%22Garoga%20Lodge%20No.%20300%22&f=false page 50. Oliver Getman, son of Benjamin and Mary (Van Antwerp) Getman, was born 4 Feb 1829, and notwithstanding a life of unusual activity, and the burden of voluminous commercial affairs for many years, he is within one year of attaining the age at which his father died, and is expected to surpass his father's record in years substantially; in fact, longevity is a noteworthy possession of the Getman family in general. Oliver Getman was born on the old Getman homestead in the town of Ephratah, Fulton county, New York, and through his mother is a descendant of one of the oldest pioneer families of New York State, the progenitor of the Van Antwerp family having been Daniel Janse Van Antwerp (or Antwerpen, as it was commonly written), who emigrated from Antwerp, Belgium, and settled in New York State, at Beverwych, between the years 1656 and 1661, shortly thereafter purchasing the "Third Flatt" on the south side of the Mohawk, about eight miles above Schenectady. Oliver Getman attended the district school of Ephratah, and entered upon his long life of business and public activities which have brought to him such credit. For some time he farmed with his father, and being a man of forceful character he became a power in the public affairs of the county, and his public service has been long and meritorious. All his many public offices have in his hands been carried out conscientiously and efficiently; he has been enumerator; was deputy sheriff during the years 186274; was supervisor 1890-91 at Johnstown; and for four years was supervisor in Oswego county. He served his country during the Civil War as special deputy to United States provost marshal, holding the office until the close of the war. In 1871 he was elected sheriff of Fulton county, and after that term of public service he returned to the farm, remaining there and assisting his father until the latter's death in 1879. Then, in association with his brother, Crawford, he embarked in the manufacture of window glass. Their factory was situated at Cleveland, Oswego, NY, and consequently it became necessary for Oliver Getman to remove to that town. There he remained in official residence until 1889, although for the greater part of the period he was traveling extensively in the interest of the company, his brother attending to the manufacturing end of the enterprise, while Oliver organized the sales force and traveled the New England States personally. In 1890 he again took up residence in Fulton county, at Johnstown, where in 1890 he was elected supervisor, and the following year reelected. In 1892 he organized the Getman Glass Manufacturing Company, becoming its president and assuming direction of the company's substantial business, which was enhanced by the erection of a plant at Avonmore, PA. Mr. Getman had to remove temporarily to that State to superintend the erection of the plant at Avonmore, and he remained there in the management until 1895, when he returned to Johnstown. Although arrived at an age when most people seek release from strenuous business, Mr. Getman's energetic spirit would not afford him contentment in retirement, so in that year he entered into real estate operations at Johnstown and to the judicious placing on mortgage of his surplus wealth. He also conducted a general office business, which various activities kept his time well occupied for many years, and in addition he worked the Getman farm; in fact, throughout his life he continued the operation of the ancestral property, which he inherited from his father, Benjamin Getman. In commercial and banking circles of Johnstown he became a strong figure and was identified with many business interests ; was a member of the first board of directors of the First National Bank ; of the People's Bank, and of the Fulton County Savings Bank; and was president of the Fulton County Agricultural Society. Fraternally he was a member of Garoga Lodge, No. 300, F&AM; Johnstown Chapter, No. 78, Royal Arch Masons; and Holy Cross Commandery, No. 51, Knights Templar. In politics he gives allegiance and valued support to the Republican party, and by religious persuasion he is a Presbyterian. His wife, Levina (Wood) Getman, whom he married on 31 Oct 1855, and who died on 3 Feb 1911, was the daughter of Dr. Henry and Polly (Smith) Wood, and bore him children as follows: 1. Leander, married Catherine Empe; children: Henry and Catherine. 2. Levina, married Oliver Getman. 3. Levi, married Myra Keith; children: Levina, married Everett Stephenson, and has a son Everett; Charles, who married Grace Sarah Yanney, and has a son Harold; Grace, married John F. Rickard, and has three children; Margaret, Florence, and John W. Summing up the life story of Oliver Getman by a comparison with the records of his many responsible ancestors, it can safely be stated that his life has been as creditable, if not more creditable, than that of any of his forebears, taking into consideration the many and varied activities of his long life. Manchester Lodge No. 269, Farmington, New York Warrant: 20 Nov 1816 http://books.google.com/books?id=wGIEAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA292&dq=%22ontario+lodge+no.+23%22&cd=1#v=onepage&q=%22lodge%22&f=false page 414. In 1815, a Masonic lodge was founded at the tavern of Reuben Buck. The records show that there were only fourteen members. The membership soon increased to over a hundred. It was known as Manchester lodge. No. 269. Dr. Philip N. Draper was the last member of this lodge to be buried by Masonic orders, in the year 1827. The Anti-Masonic excitement was the cause of the disbanding of the lodge and the last annual meeting was held on December 17th, 1828. Ontario Repository, Canandaigua: THAT valuable Stand tor a TAVERN, in the village of Manchester, heretofore occupied by Reuben Buck. The House is large and well finished, with convenient Stables, Sheds, &c. attached to the premises, together with about one acre of Land; situated on the great road leading from Cayuga lake to Rochester, and also on the road leading from Canandaigua to Palmyra, and lake Ontario. Few Stands for a Public House combine as many advantages, or present greater inducements to an able purchaser. For further particulars, apply to the subscriber near the premises. NATHAN BARLOW. Manchester. Jan. 13, 1817 http://www.osydistrict.org/Histories.html Canandaigua Lodge No. 294, Canandaigua, New York Warrant: 11 Jun 1853 The original lodge in Canandaigua, Ontario Lodge No. 23 F&AM, fell victim to the Morgan Affair in the 1830's; shortly thereafter, the Lodge turned in its Charter. In the early 1850s, some Masonic Brethren applied for a Charter, and in spring, 1853, they received it. They became Canandaigua Lodge No. 294. The Brothers met at various places around Canandaigua until 1920, when Canandaigua Lodge No. 294 F&AM and Excelsior Chapter No. 164 RAM purchased a building at 5 Court Street in Canandaigua. This property known as the Temple Building housed these groups until 1995, when Ontario County purchased the building. The Lodge met in numerous places until it purchased a building at 12 Canandaigua Street in Shortsville in 1998. The building has been remodeled to include a Lodge room and other appropriate rooms. The jail cell door and a lock from the jail where William Morgan had been held remains in the Lodge's possession.
CANANDAIGUA LODGE, No. 294, was granted a dispensation January 8, 1853. This expired May 25, 1853, and on June 11 following a charter was received from the Grand Lodge of the State of New York instituting this lodge, with the following-named first officers: Samuel W. SALISBURY, WM; Jacob J. MATTESON, SW; J. R. PRATT, JW; M. BEEMAN, Treasurer; James STEVENSON, SD; Benjamin H. ACKLEY, JD; and Joseph PONCETT, Tyler. William BRYANT and Richard P. PETHORIE complete the original roll of nine members. J. J. MATTESON, William BRYANT, and J. R. PRATT are the present survivors. The lodge first met in the hall of the I. O. O. F. They removed to the upper story of the Atwater block, and finally secured rooms in the third story of the McKechnie block, located on the east side of Main street. These rooms have been permanently occupied since January, 1872. The assembly-room is spacious, and handsomely furnished. A narrow dais extends along the sides of the room and widens at the ends, where rich canopies extend over the officers' chairs. In the centre of the room is a costly altar, of skillful workmanship and fine material, while the floor is covered by heavy carpeting. The lodge is remarkably prosperous and stable. It is influential and central. The nine members of 1853 have increased in 1876 to 173. The present officers are: Harrison B. FERGUSON, WM; Edward PARSONS, SW; William S. McKECHNIE, JW; Solomon JONES, Treasurer; J. J. STOBBINS, Secretary; Charles F. ROBERTSON, S. D.; E. R. HYATT, JD; James McENELLY, Chaplain; John RAINES, Jr., Marshal; E. B. LEWIS, Organist; C. T. MITCHELL, SMC; F. W. BEAL, JMC; and E. K. SMITH, Tyler. The ONTARIO MARK MASTER's LODGE of Canandaigua was installed at the house of Richard WELLS, on 13 Apr 1809, at 10 am. An invitation had previously been extended to brethren of the degree to be present. Jared WILLSON was Master in 1817. The lodge met prior to 1819 within a hall in the upper story of the brick house then the property of James SIBLEY, now owned by Mrs. PAUL. In 1819 they purchased of William KIBBE a lot on West Main street, now partly covered by a house built by Thomas BEALS, and recently rented to Dwight MUNGER. They purchased right of way north of their lot. Upon their land they erected, in 1819-20, a large three-story brick building, the north wall windowless. The front was on line with the street. The first story was occupied by Henry HOWARD as a store, the second story was used as his dwelling, while the third story contained the hall for “The Freemasons.” The building was destroyed by fire in 1831 or 1832. The Morgan difficulty, in 1826, resulted in the dissolution of the lodge, none of whose original members are known to be living. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/ontario/bios/a.html Cornelius J. Andrews, D. D. S., Canandaigua, was born in Canadice, 7 Oct 1845, a son of George, a farmer of that town. The school days of our subject were spent in his native town, and when he was 16 years of age he began teaching school, following this until 1864, when he entered Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, spending two years; after a year's teaching he entered the State Normal School at Oswego, from which he graduated in 1867. After receiving his diploma he began teaching in Canandaigua, and after a year owing to failing health he went west, and accepted a position as assistant civil engineer on the Illinois Central Railroad. He was there about a year and a half, when, his father dying suddenly, he was called home. This same year, 1870, he began the study of dentistry in the office of Dr. A. G. COLEMAN, of Canandaigua. He was with him as a student for one year, and then as a partner for four years. At the end of this time he went for one year to the Philadelphia Dental College, from which he graduated March 1, 1877. He resumed his partnership with Dr. COLEMAN for two years, and May 1, 1879, he opened a business for himself, which has proven very successful. Dr. ANDREWS is a member of the Seventh District Dental Society, and of Canandaigua Lodge, No. 294 F&AM. He married, 12 Nov 1872, Maria M. BAILEY of Spencerport, and they have had three daughters: Bertha G., Jessie M., and Maud E. Dr. ANDREWS is a prominent member of the M. E. Church, and for the last 11 years has been a trustee of Canandaigua church. Dr. ANDREWS also conducts a farm on the lake shore of 100 acres, half of which is vineyard. The office is at 232 Main street. Residence 92 Gibson street. ------ Cornelius Jay Andruss, eldest child of George and Sarah (TERBUSH) ANDRUSS, was born in Canadice, Ontario, NY, 7 Oct 1845. His preparatory education was acquired at the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, and he then attended Cornell University, subsequently studying dentistry at the Philadelphia Dental College, from which he was graduated in 1877. Commencing in 1861 he taught for the larger portion of seven years in the district schools of Ontario and Livingston counties, New York, and for two years was deputy county surveyor of Lee county, Illinois. He commenced the practice of dentistry in association with Dr. A.G. COLEMAN, 1 Nov 1870, and 1 May 1879, opened an office in the same location he has occupied since that date. His political opinions are those of the Republican party, and he served about three years as trustee of the first ward, and as president of the village of Canandaigua in 1903-04. He is a member of Canandaigua Lodge, F&AM, and an attendant at the services of the Methodist Episcopal church, of Canandaigua, New York, of which he has been president of the board of trustees continuously since about 1890. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/ontario/bios/ba-bl.html Charles H. Baldwin, Canandaigua, was born in Sanford, Dutchess county, 2 Oct 1853, and was educated in the common schools and Pelham Institute at Poughkeepsie, and has since been engaged in farming. In 1885 he came to Ontario county, where he remained but a short time, when he moved into Yates county and bought a farm, engaging in the cultivation of grapes, from which he has raised for over two years over fifteen tons per year. He also leased a farm adjoining, from which he raised about the same quantity. Mr. BALDWIN has been for the last four years a dealer in coal, and in 1892 opened a yard and office in Canandaigua, where he is prepared to furnish any quantity the trade demands. Mr. BALDWIN married in 1874 Frances, daughter of Merritt MALLORY, a farmer grocery man of this town, and they have four children: Charles I., George E., Willis H., and Franklin S. Mr. and Mrs. BALDWIN are members of the Vine Valley M. E. church, of which he is trustee. He is also a member of Canandaigua Lodge, No. 294, F&AM. -------
Henry C. BEEMAN, who has for many years been connected with the detective and police departments, and is at present chief of police for the village of Canandaigua, Ontario, NY, is a son of Reuben BEEMAN, who was a farmer throughout the active years of his life in the town of Canandaigua, on the east shore of the lake. Henry C. BEEMAN was born in Canandaigua, 8 Oct 1847. His school education was received in Canandaigua Academy. For many years of his life he took a personal interest in farming, and for a few years was engaged in the brokerage business. He entered upon his career as a detective in 1872, when he filled the office of deputy sheriff and a few months later went to New York, where he was in the employ of the Pinkerton agency until 1874. He then returned to Canandaigua and for some years was engaged in special detective work, again becoming deputy sheriff in 1877, an office he held until 1884. He became manager of the Canandaigua Steam Boat Company in 1889, retaining this position for a period of six years. In 1896 he was appointed chief of police for the village of Canandaigua, an office he has filled since that time to the satisfaction of all concerned. His political affiliations have always been with the Republican party. 23 Jun 1863, Mr. BEEMAN enlisted in Company C, 15th New York Cavalry, and was honorably discharged, 23 Aug 1865. He was in the Custer division of Sheridan's army for the greater part of this time, participating in all the notable engagements in the Shenandoah valley, and was the youngest enlisted man who served in the ranks from Ontario county. He is a member of Canandaigua Lodge, F&AM; the K. O. T. M.; and the Herendeen Post, GAR, of Shortsville. Mr. BEEMAN married, 24 Dec 1874, Lucia, d/o George CRANE, a farmer of South Bristol, NY. Children: Seth T., born 25 Dec 1875; Roscoe, born 7 Aug 1877; Grace O., born 29 May 1883. BEEMAN, HENRY C.— Age, 18 years. Enlisted, 23 Jun1863, at Canandaigua; mustered in as private, Co. C, 15th NY Cavalry, 1 Aug1863, to serve three years; transferred, 17 Jun 1865, to Co. C, this regiment [2nd Provisional Cavalry]; mustered out with company, 9 Aug 1865, at Louisville, KY. [Left the State in detachments: Sep 1863 to Jan 1864; Consolidated with 6th Regiment of Cavalry and designated 2nd Provisional Regiment of Cavalry, 17 Jun 1865.] [Note: Bro. Michael Auer of Syracuse was Captain of Company A, 15th NY Cavalry. Bro. Beeman served in Co. C with Bro. C. H. Johnson, member of Rushville Lodge No. 377 F&AM.] http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/county/ontario/bios/f.html John B. Francis, b. Wethersfield, CT, 29 Jan 1813, of Huguenot ancestry. He was educated there in the common schools, and at the age of 16, went with Daniel DEWEY, of Hartford, CT, to learn the trade of cabinet worker. He went to Bristol, CT in 1832 and worked for Seneca C. HEMENWAY and George MITCHELL, the manufacturers of clock cases, where he was engaged for five years. In 1837 he came to Waterloo, where he was with Hart Gillam & Co., in the furniture business, for about two years, and then spent about eighteen months conducting a furniture store, and in April, 1841, came to Canandaigua, where he worked for Mr. KELLOGG one year, and then established a store for himself. About 1850 he added undertaking to his furniture business, and has ever since conducted it, making over 40 years in the business in this town. He is now retired from active life, and is living in Waterloo. He is a Mason, and was until he moved from town the oldest Mason there; a member of Canandaigua Lodge No. 294, and Excelsior Chapter No. 164. He has also held a membership in the Monroe Commandery No. 12 KT. Mr. FRANCIS married, 22 Apr 1838, Harriet IVES, of Bristol, CT, d/o Orrin HART, of Canandaigua; no children. She died 12 Mar 1892, at 73 years of age. Comet Lodge No. 328, Geneseo, New York http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3171088&id=I618858158 Orlando Hastings, s/o Dr. Seth and Eunice Parmele Hastings, b. in Washington, CT, 7 Mar 1789; d. in Rochester, NY, 19 Mar 1861, aged 72 years. He early left home to pursue his studies at the Academy in Cherry Valley, and he afterward studied law in Clinton, and in 1818 he began the practice of his profession in Geneseo, NY. After some years spent there he removed to Rochester in 1830, and for many years was one of the leading lawyers of western New York. The striking characteristic of his mind was clearness and quickness of perception and soundness of judgment. He readily received and marshaled the facts of the case before him, and applied with just discrimination the principles of law applicable to them. Hence he was a safe counselor. He was also an able advocate. He possessed the faculty of presenting the arguments which had convinced himself of the truth and justice of his cause, so clearly and simply, and yet so forcibly to the court and jury, as generally to convince them. He was always heard with pleasure, for his address was characterized by strong, good sense. He never undertook the management of a case if he thought the person who sought to engage him was not actuated by proper motives, and he never refused to undertake a case because the person who sought his assistance was poor and unable to pay him. He went about everywhere with an open heart and open hand, and displayed the same liberality in his calling at the law as he showed to the poor in his daily walks. Hundreds and thousands, who had nothing to pay, have gone to him and found advice and help in every species of difficulty. For tenderness of sympathy Mr. Hastings was one of a thousand, and I have never known a heart more susceptible to kindness or more easily moved with sympathy for the wants and woes of others. His was a life rendered beautiful and holy by the daily observance of every Christian virtue, and he loved the interests of the church as his own life. Orlando Hastings married, first, 12 Nov 1812, Elizabeth Clark, daughter of John and Ann Emmons Clark, of Clinton, and sister of Huldah Clark, who married Dr. Seth Hastings, Jr. She was b. in Colchester, CT, 29 Jun 1789; d. in Geneseo, NY, 15 Nov 1818. Children: 1. PARSONS CLARK HASTINGS, born November 22, 1813; died in Brooklyn, December 16, 1892. 2. FREDERICK WILLIAM HASTINGS, born September 22, 1815; died in Detroit, October 31, 1836, aged 21 years. 3. THOMAS EMMONS HASTINGS, born March 4, 1818; died in Northampton, MA, March 30, 1875. He married, secondly, August 31, 1823, his cousin, Mrs. Lydia Frary Hastings Hamilton, daughter of Elijah and Jerusha Billings Hastings, of Amherst, MA. She was born in 1786, and was baptized October 14, 1798. She had married, first, May 14, 1810, Chauncey Hamilton, by whom she had one son, Edwin Chauncey Hamilton. She died in Rochester, N. Y., 1872, aged 86 years Penfield Union Lodge No. 335, Penfield, New York. Warrant: 5 Apr 1821 Charter surrendered 1828; revived as No. 154, 7 Dec 1849: consolidated with Wakan-Hubbard No. 1054 to become Wakan-Hubbard No. 154 in 1990 (Monroe County - Monroe County was formed from parts of Genesee and Ontario Counties in 1821).
Our present charter, dated 26 Dec 1849, is the functional authority, granted by the Grand Jurisdiction-of the State of New York, permitting us to operate as a recognized Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Previously, on 5 Apr1821, a charter was issued to a Lodge designated Penfield Union Lodge No. 335 F.&A.M., which charter was signed by M.’.W.’. Daniel P. Tompkins., then Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York and also Vice-President of The United States. The Principle officers were: Nathan Worden, Master Jonathan Baker, Senior Warden and Michael Dunning, Junior Warden. This Lodge dissolved and surrendered its charter during the "Morgan Episode" shortly after 1826.
Dispensation for the organization of Penfield Union Lodge was granted 1 Aug 1849 and our first meeting was held under authority of Charter 26 Dec1849. The meeting was held in Peter Shoecraft's Hall in Penfield, NY. At that meeting the following officers were elected, appointed and installed:
We find the following recorded in the minutes of 3 Mar1852: Lodge opened at 1:00 o'clock afternoon and a Master Mason Degree was conferred on one brother. The Fellowcraft Degree was conferred on three brothers and a candidate was initiated as Entered Apprentice. To complete the day's labor another brother was then made a Master Mason. The length of time involved is not recorded. On 2 Jan1856 a previously instructed committee reported the purchase of a house and lot previously owned by Joseph C. Rich, and for some time there after Lodge met at that place. On 20 May 1857 a vote carried to move the Lodge to the village of Fairport, but that action was rescinded under date of 9 Dec 1857. Shortly there-after, Fairport Lodge No. 476 was constituted in lieu of transfer and those members of Penfield Union Lodge who had found the new location advantageous to active participation were among the charter members of the new Lodge. Also, under date of 1 Feb 1857 permission was granted to brethren in Pittsford to form a Lodge- which was to become the present Northfield Lodge No. 426. On 12 Apr 1863 similar permission was granted to brethren in Webster to form a Lodge, which subsequently became the present Webster Lodge No. 538. On 20 Dec 1922 our youngest was born; East Rochester Lodge No. 1020. Throughout 1898-1903 the matter of building a new Temple was constantly before the Lodge. The site of our present Temple was purchased 17 Mar 1903 from the Methodist Church. Construction was started immediately and the present Temple was dedicated 4 Oct 1904. We have occupied this Temple ever since, of course constantly modernizing and improving.
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