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Gazetteer and Business Directory of Genesee County, NY, for 1869-70 V i:, ,^Xn.;':^r-^.\:r.-:. :•;'' ''J Qass Ti r : 1 Rnok . 'ot IS C3 GPO : GAZETTEER ,,.^ BUSISESS DIRECTORY OF GEI^ESEE OOUlsrTY, K T.. FOE 1869-70 COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY HAMILTON CHILD. MADI- AUTHOR OF WAYNE, ONTARIO, SENECA, CAYUGA, TOIIPKINS, ONONDAGA, ORLEANS, SON, COKTLAND, CHEMUNG, SCHUYLER, ONEIDA, STEUBEN, NIAGARA, MUNROE, CHENANGO, HERKIMER, M015TG0MERY, FULTON, RENSSELAER, AND OTHER COUNTY DIRECTORIES. N. Y. Permanent Office, 23 & 34 E. Washington St., Syracuse, HANG UP THIS BOOK FOE FUTURE. EEPIIWPE. SYRACUSE PRINTED AT THE JOURNAL OFFICE, 23 & 34 E. WASHINGTON STREET. 1869 : 14 GENESEE COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTOBY. THE REYNOLDS *x::,_\ RE»IOLDS,BABBER 8cCo. SoZaaiga^ggtomAUBDRNi NY. OTANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY BY US, UNJ)ER REYNOLDS'^ PATENTS for Tempering Steel without the aid of any liquids, received the. only award at the Great National Implement Trial, held at Auburn, in 1866. They possess the fol- lowing superior qualities 1. They are made with a fine Cutlery Temper at the edges. 2. They hold only a Spring Temper at the center and at the heel. 3. They are warranted perfectly uniform, every knife being exactly alike in temper. 4. "We warrant they can be ground from 8 to 10 times without losing their cutting edge. 5. Finally, we will warrant them to cut from 40 to 50 acres of grain or grass without ''•bei'j'g^op*;^ ground. , ', "Vy'S-aferttie solo Manriact'iTer? of these Knives in the United States. REYNOLDS. BARBER & CO. Steel Tempering Works, Auburn, N. Y. ,v^* 5: INTR ODVCTION. 1 IIVTJE2.0I3XJCTI01V 111 presenting the initial number of the " Gazetteer and Directory of Genesee County " to the public, the publisher desires to return his sincere thanks to all who have so kindly assisted in obtaining the valuable information which it contains, and with- out whose aid it would have been impossible to collect, in the brief space of time in which it is essential that all such works should be completed. Especially are our thanks due to the several editors of the Republican Advocate, Progressive Batavian, Spirit of the Times, Batavia-; and LeRoy Gazette, LeEoy, for the uniform kindness which has been evinced in calling public attention to the au- thor's efforts ; and to the following persons, viz., D. C. Rumsey, School Commissioner; A. D. Lord, Superintendent of State Insti- tution for the Blind, and R. McWilliams, Deputy Collector Internal Revenue, Batavia, for essential aid in furnishing material for the work. Many othei's in various sections of the County have kindly volunteered their aid, to all of whom we return sincere thanks. The following works were consulted in its preparation " French's Gazetteer of the State of New York ; " " Turner's Pio- neer History of the Holland Purchase;" " Hammond's Political " " History of the State of New York ; Hotchkin's History of the " " Presbyterian Church in Western New York ; Census Reports " " of 1865 ; Proceedings of" Board of Supervisors for 1868," and (' Sketches of Batavia," by Wm. Seaver. That errors may have occurred in so great a number of names and dates as are here given, is probable, and that names have been omitted that should have been inserted is quite certain. We can only say that we have exercised more than ordinary diligence and care in this difficult and complicated feature of book-making. To such as feel aggrieved in consequence of error or omission, we beg pardon, and ask the indulgence of the reader in marking such as had been observed in the subsequent reading of the proofs, and which are noted in the Errata, on page 223. INTBODUGTION. It is also suggested that our patrons observe and become familiar with the explanations at the commencement of the Directory. The Map of the County was engraved with great care by '' Messrs. "Weed, Parsons & Co.," of Albany, and, it is believed, will prove a valuable acquisition to the work. The Advertisers represent some of the leading business men and firms of the County, and also many enterprising and reliable dealers in other parts of the State. We most cheerfully commend them all to the patronage of those under whose observation these pages may come. With thanks to friends generally, we leave our work to secure the favor which earnest endeavor ever wins from a discriminating business public. HAMILTON CHILD. ALVIN L. BRIGGS, STUDIO IW MOTCWS BLOCK, •ALBION, Orleans County, N. Y. -o- Having a natural talent for Paintins, aided by a course of instruction by some of the most eminent artists in tMs country, since which time I have enjoyed quite an ex- tended experience and practice in my profession, warrants me in feeling competent to undertake any orders I may be favored with. J^^OTy Patrons will Alwrays Find my Terms ReasonaMe.^^gfl COPIES OF ORIGINAL PAINTINGS EXECUTED WITH FIDELITY. ^It orders will be thankfully received and promptly attended to. GENERAL CONTENTS-INDEX TO BUSINESS DIBECTOBY. G-ENEBAL CONTENTS. PAGE Almanac or Calendar for 30 years 62 Brilliant Whitewash 59 Business Directory. 106-217 Capacity of Cisterns or Wells 58 CeusTis Report 218-219 Chemical Barometer 59 County Officers 221 Courts in Genesee County 221 Discount and Premium ... 58 Distance Table 234 Errata ,. 223 Facts on Advertising .*. 58 French Decimal System of Weights and Measures 53-57 Gazetteer of County — 63-74 Gazetteer of Towns 75-105 Government Land Measure 52 How to get a Horse out of a Fire 59 How to Judge a Horse 61 How to Secure the Public Lands 47-48 How to Succeed in Business 45-47 Interest Table 57 Law Maxims 48-52 Leech Barometer 59 Measurement of Hay in the Mow or. Stack ' 61 Postal Rates and Regulations 41-43 Post Offices and Postmasters. - 222 Rules for Detecting Counterfeit or Spurious Bank Notes 44^5 Stamp Duties 34-40 Tables of Weights of Grain, Seeds, &c ...58 The States, their Settlement, &c 21-33 The Territories, their Area, &c 32-34 To Measure Grain in a Bin 59 IT. S. Internal Revenue Officers 221 Valuable Recipes 60-61 Index to Business Directory. PAGE PAGE Alabama 106 Elba 163 Alexander 211 Le Roy 170 Batavia 114 Oakfield 182 Bergen 133 Pavilion 1 87 Bethany 142 Pembroke 194 Byron 147 Stafford 305 Darien 154 J. A. Clark, dealer in Clocks, ture, while as a copyist he has few supe- Watches, Jewelry, Cutlery and Fancy riors. We have no hesitation in recom- Goods, No. 90 Main St., Batavia, N. Y., ad- mending our friends to engage pictures of vertises on colored page 225. This is one of him. The only fault we know of to be the best furnished stores to be found in the found with him, is, that his prices are so State, outside of the large cities, and is low as to cause complaint among other equaled by but few anywhere. It is, in artists. fact, a first-class store as to goods and gen- W. S. BroTvn & Co., Carriage eral fitting up, and any one in want of any Makers, at LeRoy, N. Y., can supply citi- article usually kept in such a store will find zens of Western New York with eleoant Ivlr. Clark ready to furnish it on as reason- and substantial work in their line. They able terms as any dealer in the State. Cus- employ experienced workmen and use the tomers can rely on getting the quality of best of seasoned timber and the finest goods they bargain for. Call and see. Qualities of iron in their manufactures. Alvin li. Briggs, whose card ap- Citizens of Genesee Co. should patronize pears ou page 16, is a young artist of prom- home industries bv selecting their Buggies, ise. He has already had quite extensive Wagons, or Cutters of this firm. See card, experience in painting landscapes from na- page 217. 18 INDEX TO ADVJEETISEMENT8. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. PAGE PAGE Academies, Schools Etc. Dry Goods. Ingham University, LeRoy . 164 Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Co., Roch- LeRoy Academic Institute 176 ester 226 Agricultural Implements, Holden, R. O., Batavia 2 Allen, E. C, LeEoy 172 Flouring Mills. Anderson, J. R., LeRoy 172 Whitney, E. M., Elba 196 Boyce & Fisher, Richville 220 Corbitt & Bradish, Batavia 122 Furniture Dealer. Curtis, Hiram, Albion 227 Fisher, J. P., LeRoy 160 Glen & Hall Manuf. Co., Rochester 216 Gents' Furnisbing Goods* Hurlburt, T. Batavia 126 Tulley, S. C, Bergen 118 Bailey, L. R., Batavia 116 Wiard, Harry, Oakfleld 196 Kelsey, S. C, LeRoy 160 Worthington, G. B., Batavia 152 Groceries and Provisions. Books, Stationery Etc. Agar & Parker, Batavia 108 Janes, G. M., Batavia 122 Dailey, M., Batavia 112 Mackey Bros., Batavia 144 Kenyon, E. L. & G. D., Batavia 136 Tryon & Main, Batavia 148 Gunsmith. Boots and Sboes. Burlingame, Warren, Alabama Center.. 108 Kelsey, S. C, LeRoy 160 Kirkham, C. H., Batavia 112 Hardvrare. Cancer Doctors. Anderson, J. R., LeRoy 172 Tulley, S. C, Bergen 118 Andrev7S, R., Bergen 140 Worthington, G. B., Batavia 152 Bishop, D. F., Lockport 156 Henion, J. B., Rochester 134 Hats, Caps Etc. Kingsley, W. J. P., Rome 1 Kelsey, S. C, LeRoy 160 Carpets, Oil Clotbs Etc. Hoop Skirts and Corsets. Holden, R. O., Batavia 2 Davis, L.& Son, Batavia 176 Hotels. Carriage Makers. Mosman, H. W., Batavia 135 Boyce & Fisher, Pembroke .220 Search, Edward, LeRoy 180 Brown, Wm. 8. & Co., LeRoy 217 Carlton, C. L. & Co., LeRoy 144 HoTre's Ague Cure Etc. Davey, Edward, Medina 196 Howe, C. B., Seneca Falls 20 Ladd, Thos. & Son, LeRoy 180 Miller & Foster, Batavia. .inside first cover Insurance Agent. Phelps, Henry, Corfu 192 Showerman, James M., Batavia 117 Clotliiers. liadies' Furnishing Goods. Bailey, L. R., Batavia 116 Davis, L. & Son, Batavia 176 Kelsey, 8.
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