Watson Berry Papers, 1846-1983 MSS 39

1.66 linear feet BIOGRAPHICAL Watson Banks Berry was born June 29, 1870 in North Lawrence, N.Y. and died in Potsdam, N.Y. on August 18, 1963. He was educated at Lawrenceville Academy, Cazenovia Seminary and Cornell University, studying law, history and political science. Berry worked with the New York Herald and the Watertown Daily Times covering organized labor, the financial markets, and politics. Berry was admitted to the bar in 1898 and practiced law in Massachusetts, Potsdam, Carthage and Canada returning to NYC where he worked in financial houses and the Attorney Generals office, retiring as an Assistant Attorney General. SCOPE AND CONTENTS This collection consists of correspondence, railroad ephemera, and photographs of logging in the North Country. Also included are pamphlets on the Mohawks, transcriptions of Preston King letters and assorted research material and stories on the North Country written by Berry. Watson Berry's papers came to St. Lawrence University through the relationships he built up by letter with two University librarians, Andrew Peters and Mahlon Peterson. As a writer, Mr. Berry was interested in railroads and the North Country. For many years he wrote a regional column for the Farm and Garden section of the Watertown Times. Of particular interest in this collection are a group of logging pictures and a series of pamphlets on the Akwesasne Mohawks. Box Folder 1 1 Certificate of the American Geological Society 12/18/1951certifying his membership 2 Rutland Railroad 1936, March 3. “Dear Watson” from [unreadable] discusses an attached clipping on “Refrigerator

Cars” 1940, June 23.Railroad Schedule Montreal & New York Boston, The Green Mountain-Lake

Champlain Route 1944, July 10. article from Daily Times by Watson B. Berry “Quick Work” 1944, August 7. “My dear Watson” from J. C. Crapser [John, Massena NY] 1944, October 10. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Freeman Hubbard” (Research Editor Railroad

Magazine) includes a galley of an article Berry wrote for the magazine ‘Shaughnessy’s Special’ 1944, October 20. Letter to the Daily Times “Ah, Yes, Cornwallis” from Watson Berry 1946, May 9. Interstate Commerce Commission – Washington “Finance Docket No. 14635”

“Rutland Railroad Company Reorganization” 1946, September 11 article “Before the Interstate Commerce Commission:Relative Date and

Information on the Rutland Railroad and Proposals for its Reorganization” by Rutland Railroad Crisis Committee (2 copies)

1949, June 4. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Bill” [William S. Crapser Attorney] 1949, July 28. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Henry B. Comstock, Editor of Railroad Magazine 1949, October 13. “Dear Watson” from “Fred J. Hayes” [Potsdam] 1949, November 29 “Dear Watson” from J.C. Crapser” [n.d.] handwritten article about Refrigerated freight cars. 1 3 Correspondence with Well Known People 1942, October 27. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles Hand” (Independent Citizens Committee for

the election of John J. Bennett, Jr. 1942, December 19. “Dear Watson” from “John J. Bennett, Jr.” 1943, October 21. “My dear Watson Berry” from “George W. Sisson, Jr. (Racquette River Paper

Company)

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1944, June 24. “My dear Mr. Berry” from “Wendell Willkie” (New York) 1 3 1944, June 27. Program for “Recognition Dinner to Harold Bowtell Johnson” 1944, August 30. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Warren R. Austin” (United States Senate Committee on

Military Affairs) 1944, November 7. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Arthur Capper” (United States Senate Committee on

Agriculture and Forestry) “It will be terrible if we have to stand for four more years of F.D.R.” 1944, November 10. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Harold B. Johnson” (Editor and Publisher of the

Watertown Daily Times) 1945, January 31. “Dear Mr. Snell” from Marshall W. Pask” (Lawrence Turnure & Co. New York

Stock Exchange) 1945, June 9. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Arthur Capper” (United States Senate Committee on

Agriculture and Forestry) 1946, March 11. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Oscar R. Ewing, Vice Chairman” (Democratic National

Committee) 1946, July 22. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Harold B. Johnson” (Editor and Publisher of the Watertown

Daily Times) 1947, January 27. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Shomah ???” (St. Paul’s College – Washington DC) 1947, January 28. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Arthur Capper” (United States Senate Committee on

Agriculture and Forestry) 1947, April 30. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Frederick T. Kelsey” (President – Association for the

Protection of the Adirondacks) 1947, September 26. “My dear Mr. Berry” from “Harold B. Johnson” (Editor and Publisher of the

Watertown Daily Times) 1947, December 2. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Robert F. Wagner” (United States Senate Committee

on Banking and Currency” 1947, December 24. “Mr dear Watson” from “Julius H. Barnes” (Duluth, Minnesota) 1948, January 30. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Herbert Hoover” (New York) 1948, March 25. “Dear friend Berry” from “James A. Farley” (Chairman of the Board Coca-Cola

Export Sales Company – New York) 1948, August 18. “Dear Friend” from “Clarence E. Kilburn, M.C.” (Congress of the United States

House of Representatives) 1949, February 1. “My dear Mr. Berry” from “John McGrath” (Principal North Lawrence High

School – North Lawrence, New York) 1949, March 26. “Dear Watson” from J.A. Finnigan” (Commercial Advertiser – Canton NY) 1949, May 31. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “William Vogt” (Washington DC) 1949, June 21. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Fred Harrer – Secretary to E. R. Harriman” (New York,

NY) 1949, September 13. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Mark Sullivan” (Washington, DC) 1949, December 19. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Bryan McEntegart” (Bishop of Ogdensburg) 1950, February 7. “Dear Friends” from “Alexander Wiley” (United States Senate Committee on

the Judiciary) 1950, March 9. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Alexander Wiley” 1950, March 10. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “George Aiken” (United States Senate Committee on

Agriculture and Forestry) 1950, April 25. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “James A. Farley” (Chairman of the Board Coca-Cola

Export Sales Company – New York) 1950, April 26. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Clarence E. Kilburn, M.C.” (Congress of the United

States House of Representatives) 1950, July 17. Postcard To “George Berry” from Clarence E. Kilburn, M.C. 1950, October 24. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Edward C. Maguire, Campaign Manager” (Independent

Citizens Committee for the re-election of Herbert H. Lehman United States Senator) 1951, December 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “James Regan” (New York, NY)

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1952, August 1. “Dear Watson” from “John J. Bennett, Chairman” (City of NY, City Planning Commission, Department of City Planning)

1 3 1955, November 5. “Dear Mr. Parton” (Publisher- American Heritage NY, NY) from “Watson B. Berry”

1955, July 1. “Dear Watson” from “John J. Bennett, Chairman” (City of NY, City Planning Commission, Department of City Planning)

1956, January 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Harold K. Hochschild” (NY, NY) Biographical information on Berry – handwritten notes Sheet of Stationary with photo of Fifth Avenue Hotel, NY, NY also has photo of Fifth Avneue

Hotel 1852 on back [n.d.] “My dear Mr. Berry” from “Fred Swan, Editor and Publisher” (Potsdam Herald-Recorder) 1 4 `From Canoe to Airplane'- and article by Watson draft copies of Watson Berry’s article for Railroad Magazine “From Canoe to Airplane” 1950, January 16. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Henry B. Comstock, Editor” (Railroad) included are

the galleys of the article Photo: David A. Livingston, Chief Engineer Project of building QNS & LRR Photo: K. Wickstead Photo: Fairchild Aerial Surveys Co. Plane in photo Left to Right E.R. Palley???, Ellwood Wilson,

K.F. ????, H.M. Posmore??? 1 5 Montreal to James Bay Railroad [1950] Montreal – Abitibi – Short Line map showing connection with Val Dor from Mont-Laurier,

Lac Remi and Maniwaki and future projection to Rupert House at James Bay. National Map Collection Public Archives of Canada - Ottawa

note with biographical information on “Watson Banks Berry” article: “W.B. Berry to Give Address” 1934, September 20. “My dear Watson” from Montreal & North-Western Railway Company

attached is correspondence to “Honorable L. A. Taschereau, K.C.” (Premier Province of Quebec) from “Watson B. Berry” (Attorney-at-Law) and a draft “An Act to Amend the Charter of the Montreal & Northwestern Railway Company”

1953, November 18. “To Watson B. Berry” from “Charles E. Chaisson” (Arrow Cycle Mfg. Co. Ltd.) attached are:

5 page “Bill No 173: An Act to Incorporate the Montreal & James Bay Railway Company”. Christmas card from “Mrs. Chales Chaisson”. 1968, January 10. Note to Berry from Mrs. C.E. Chaisson 1963, September 3. Letter to “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles E. Chaisson” 1974, January 7. “Dear Sir” (Paul Reigny – Amos Que. Canada) from “George L. Berry” attached

are: 1975, January 7. to “Dear Mr. Berry” (George L. Berry – Potsdam, NY) from “J.K. Dakin” (Vice-

President Canadian Pacific – Montreal). 1974, February 13. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Michel Duchesneau” (Deputy Minister, Governement

Du Quebec). copy of letter dated 1955, September 13, 1955. to “Dear Sir” (Charles E. Chaisson – Provisional

Director Montreael & James Bay Railway Company) from “W.M. Cottingham” (Department of Mines – Canada)

1 6 Berry – Poultney Bigelow [19]44, November 16. “Dear brother Berry” from “Poultney Bigelow” [??] July 3. “Dear George” from “Father” photo: “Poultney Bigelow at the Bigelow Homestead May 1947”. 1 7 Society of Silurians Membership Roster [n.d.] 1 8 Berry – Photos Quebec, Labrador Lron Ore Connection Photo: Private Car Interior “Old equipment”

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Countess of Dufferin Dining Car “Old equipment” George M. Bosworth, American CPR Steamship Ocean Steamships 1 8 Lord Stanley & friends watching a prairie fire from the “Cow-Catcher” Shoshoquan River “Snow Slide Ahead: Long Long Ago In the Canadian Rockies” (train stopped) Whishart Lake Burnt Creek Burnt Creek Fall Reunion of the Society of Silurians – Hotal LaFayetter November 18. 1939 Charles E. Hughes Drawing: “A Ride with the President” “Mr. Harrison was not a large man but he poured himself a

tall drink and I followed suit” (August Railroad Magazine) Article “The New Quebec and Labrador Iron Ore Project” by J.A. Retty pp.17 Article “The New Quebec and Labrador Iron Ore Project” by J.A. Retty pp. 27 Article “The New Quebec and Labrador Iron Ore Project” by J.A. Retty pp. 25 (copy) 1950, June 19. “My dear Watson” from “Herbert J. Lyons” attached a clipping “Union of

Newfoundland With Canada Is Planned” 1 9 Railroad – Watson Berry (Keep for Messrs. Shaw and Walsh) 1936, October 22. “My dear Mr. Berry” from “Henry P. Chandler: 1948, June 15. Memorandum for Mr. William C. Breed from Watson B. Berry Attached are: 1935, January 3. “Dear Sir” (W.B. Berry) from “Charles Lyon Chandler” (Corn Exchange

National Bank. 1936, January 13. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles Lyon Chandler” 1936, January 23. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles Lyon Chandler” 1936, March 5. “Dear Mr. Chandler” from ???? (2 copies) 1936, March 20. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles Lyon Chandler” 1936, August 26. Mr. Dietrichson (American Car & Foundry Co.) from “Watson B. Berry” Miscellaneous unlabeled photographs dated February 1948. (4)

Scrapbook: The 1944 Campaign 2 North Country Chronicles Part I (written for the Farm & Garden section, Watertown Daily

Times) 1 Photograph Watson Berry 1945 June “when 75 years of age” Biographical notes on Berry Partial map of Northern New York 1944, June 28. article in Commercial Advertiser “Watson Berry Describes Meeting President

Harrison in 1892” 1948, November 13. (5 pages) [live-stock industry cattle – sheep – lambs] 1949, March 24. “Nutting picnics(5 pages) 1949, June 24. “Wild-plant foods, smokes and chews” (5 pages) 1949, October 22. “When the six-year old boy …. (5 pages) (story about Uncle Harry) 1949, November 4. “Life at Uncle Harry’s…… (4 pages) 1949, November 12. “As far back as memory goes…. (4 pages) [a visit to Uncle Harry’s] 1949, November 19. (5 pages) [story about ice cream at Uncle Harry’s] [n.d.] (5 pages) [story about a rainy day at Uncle Harry’s] 1949, December 3. (4 pages) [emigrating to United States] 1949, December 11. “Education of a Sidewalk Superintendent” (5 pages) 1949, December 24. (5 pages) [Uncle Harry and his pocket knife] 1949, December (5 pages) [Villagers on Christmas Eve] 1949, December 30. (5 pages) [New England settlers in the North Country] 1950, January 13. (5 pages) [Water famines]

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1950, February 7. (4 pages) [Going barefoot] 1951, March 5. (5 pages) [Wood lots] 1951, April 2. (4 pages) [Being snow bound in North Country] 1958, July 5. “I Always Called Him Ted” by Hugh Paine. Story of Noah LaCasse trip with

President Roosevelt to Mount Marcy. (3 pages) 2 1 1959, May 23. Watertown Daily Times “Horse Barns of Another Era Built as Thoroughly as

House” 1974, February “Introductory Foreword” (1 page) 1974, February “Orientation” (2 pages) 2 2 1948, February 19. (9 pages) [politics] 1948, November 20. “Thomas Henry Huxley” (4 pages) 1948, November 27. (4 pages) [pasture management] 1948, December 11. (5 pages) [trip to Boston] 1948, December 24. (5 pages) [carriage horses] 1948, December 27. (6 pages) [newspapers] 1948, December 31. (5 pages) [links with the past] 1949, January 8. (4 pages) [cold medicine] 1949, February 10. (4 pages) [recollections of little farm villages] 1949, February 17. (5 pages) [boys playgrounds and games] 1949, March 10. “First break in Republican ranks came in ’84 Blaine-Cleveland campaign bitter

in North Country” (6 pages) 1949, March 31. “Lawrenceville Academy gave tone to village with its fading the village faded,

too.” (5 pages) 1949, April 27. “Dabaters [sic] were developed in North Country schools. Timely subjects

included oleomargarine, prohibition, Chinese immigration, Canadian annexation, Interstate Commerce.” ( 5 pages)

1949, April 14. “Spring house Cleaning an Amazing Ritual” (5 pages) 1949, May 5. (5 pages) [“Making garden”] 1949, May 12. (4 pages) [gardens and gardening] 1949, May 17. (5 pages) [gardens] 1949, May 30. (5 pages) [drug stores] 1949, June 6. “Excursion to the 1000 Islands, Chateaugay Chasm, Burlington, Ogdensburg Music

Festival” (4 pages) 1949, June 18. “Smells” (5 pages) 1950, March 6. (6 pages) [Out of school education of North Country village boy] 1950, March 13. (4 pages) [Horse law suits tried in Squire Hayes’ Justice of the Peace Court] 1950, March 20. (5 pages) “Week of Horse Law Suits a Big Event” 1950, March 27. (3 pages) “Getting Ready For Squire Hayes’ Court Week” 1950, April 3. (5 pages) “Horse Law Suit Transformed Northern Village” 1950, August 28. (5 pages) [Robbins Circus in North Lawrence] 1950, September 11. (4 pages) [gambling and games at the circus] 1950, September 18. (4 pages) [Robbins Railroad Circus] 1950, September 25. (4 pages) [Life in North Lawrence during the 1880’s] 1950, October 2. (4 pages) [Mark Rowell education years] 1950, October 9. (5 pages) [railroad in North Lawrence] 1950, October 16. (4 pages) [Robert A. Millikan and author’s cousins George & Sam Phelps

growing up in a small town] 1950, Otcober 23. (4 pages) [law suit between two well-to-do merchants in North Lawrence] 1979, August 11. article Watertown Daily Times photo of Lawrenceville Academy [n.d.] (5 pages) [literature and education in North Lawrence Schools] 2 3 North Country Chronicles Part III

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1938, January (6 pages) “The First Refrigerator Car” letter attached 1936, August 28. to Watson B. Berry from V.R. Hawthorne, Secretary of Association of American Railroads

1949, January 15. (6 pages) “Merchants Afoot and by Wagons Travelled North Country” 1950, January 20. (5 pages) [debate between Senator Fulbright and Senator Wiley on the

proposed repeal of the oleomargarine taxes] 1950, January 27. (5 pages) [Fishing] 2 3 1950, March 10. (2 pages) “Scot’s Disgrace and Cure” 1950, April 10. (4 pages) “A good cup of coffee was rare 70 years ago. Home roasting and

grinding gave a better cup, New Haven Hotel man told secret of blending with chicory” 1950, April 17. (5 pages) [Scot the family dog] 1950, July 17. (5 pages) [Perry Mason’s first leader] 1950, July 24. (5 pages) [George Garfield new leader and dictator of the Perry Masons] 1950, July 31. (5 pages) “Young Cal Coolidge involved in Perry Masons’ Plans Schemes to Earn

the necessary ten dollars. George Garfield puts over a fast one. Perry Masons get down to work.”

1950, August 7. (4 pages) [Perry Mason’s entrance fee and drovers’. A mare named Maggie] 1950, October 23. (6 pages) [Perry Mason’s beginnings] 1950, October 30. (5 pages) [St. Lawrence County History publication and the “in-between

land”] 1950, November 6. (4 pages) [Education in North Lawrence with Mark Rowell and Edward

Hitchcock] 1951, February 19. (5 pages) [first settlers to the “in-between land”] 1951, April 16. (5 pages) [“Making garden”] 1951, April 23. (5 pages) [“Making garden”] 1951, April 30. (4 pages) [“Making garden”] 1951, May 6. (4 pages) [“Making garden”] 1951, May 14. (5 pages) [pruning and bonfire] 1951, May 21. (4 pages) [annual spring bonfire] 1951, May 28. (6 pages) [Annals of the poor] 1951, June 11. (4 pages) [Smithers family donation for the Methodist minister] 2 4 Berry - Clippings 1944, October 12. article Watertown Daily Times “New York papers of 90s Recalled” 1945, June 26. article “North Lawrence of 1870’s Is Recalled” 19??, March 30. article St. Lawrence Plaindealer “Tribute to Dr. Frank B. Sanford” 1947, July 9. article Watertown Daily Times “Four Wild Quebec Rivers To Be Tamed in James

Bay Power Plan” by Eleanor L. Dumas 1947, October 7. letter. Watertown Daily Times “Cranberry Lake in 1874 Recalled” from

Poultney Bigelow to Watson Berry. 1948, September 11. Watertown Daily Times “Poultney Bigelow at 93” 1950, January 4. The Sun front page of The Sun headline reads “The Sun Is Sold” attached is a

note to “Dear George” from “Father”. 1953, February 28. article “Schlatter Report on Northern Railroad Reviewed” 1957, April 9. letter to “Department of Public Relations, New York, New Haven & Hartford

Railroad (Boston, Mass) from “Watson B. Berry” about research he is doing on the Granite Railway and requests a copy of “The First Railroad in America” printed privately in 1926 for the Granite Railway 100th anniversary.

1957, November. article “Mention of Start of Sackets Harbor-Saratoga Line Found” (3 copies) 1957, December 28. article “North Rail Plan Was Adopted From Granite Line, U.S. First” (2

copies) 1959, March. article “Election During Fall of 1834 Prominently Listed in Diary” 1959, March. article “Installments on Risdon Diary Resumed With Entries of 1834”

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1959, March 26. article Watertown Daily Times “Three Pronged Attack on Blindness Made by Noted Lighthouse for Blind” includes two photographs.

1959, April 4. article Watertown Daily Times “Fireplaces Were Still in Use For Heating, Cooking in 1834” (2 copies)

1959, April 10. article “Handling of the Poor Proved Major Problem in Early 1835” 1959, November 20. article “Haying Is Completed in August, Wheat Reaped in September, 1837” 1959, November 28. article “Risdon Notes in Diary Hearing Of Patriot War Dec. 18, 1837.” 1959, December 24. article “Risdon’s Rochester-and-Return Trip Covered 16 Days; Cost $19.” 2 4 19?? [59], December 31. article “Threshing Wheat, Cutting Wood Risdon Jobs in Winter of

1839” 1960, January 23. article “President Martin Van Buren At Hopkinton on Aug. 24, 1839” 1960, March 18. article “Risdon Acquires $3 Bill; ‘Not current’ and Had to ‘Lose It’” 1960, March 25. article “Early Winter of 1841-42 Was ‘Sickly Time’ for Hopkinton” 1960, April 1. article “Nineteen Deaths at Hopkinton From Feb. 2 to March 21, 1842” 1960, April 10. article “Mystery Death of Young Girl At Parishville Never Solved” 1960, April 23. article “Little Granddaughter Risdon’s Pride and Joy, Diary Relates” 1990 [sic] April 30. article “Ground had Been Snow-Covered Three Weeks on Nov. 10, 1843” 1960, May 21. article “Campaigns of 1844 Involving Clay and Polk Cited In Diary” 1960, May 28. article “Mrs. Risdon’s Death in Winter Of 1845 Is Recounted In Diary” 1960, July 2. article “Risdon Proud as Granddaughter, Not Yet 8, Spins Skein of Yarn” 1960, July 5. article “Potsdam’s Effort To Secure Railroad Described in History” 1960, July 30. article “Roar of Cannon at parishville Was 1846 Whig ‘Jollification’” 1960, August 13. article “Ridson Slowly Gains Strength; ‘Sugar Works’ Tapped in March” 1990[sic], August 26. article “Summer Comes and Goes; Frost A Reminder of Coming Winter” 1990[sic], August 27. article “Man Pursued, Shot and Arrested Exciting Much Local

Controversy” 1960, September 3. article “Account of Apprehension, Trial Of Man Fleeing Law Concluded” 1960, September 17. article “Risdon Notes Death of Father, Onesimus, At 88, In His Diary” 1960, October 1. article “Final Entries in Elisha Risdon Diary Inserted in Fall of 1849” 1960, October 8. article “Quotations from St. Lawrence County History To Be Given” 1967, October 5. article Watertown Daily Times “Bennett, Who Failed To Beat Dewey, Dies” 1972, September 18. articles Watertown Daily Times “Canada’s Leading Planners Working for

Two Years On Problem to Aid Development of North and West” and “Bugging Indictments” Articles. The following have no dates: (by Watson B. Berry unless noted) “Accomplishments of Northern Railroad During First Two Years Told In Report” “Artemas Kent Diary Used for 1817-1818 Entries in History” “British Sought Flour Stocks In Raiding Hopkinton in 1814” “Cost of Land Parcels For Line Listed” “Counterfeiters Active During Winter of 1835, Diary Relates” “Diary, Covering Half A Century, Ended With Death of Rev. Mr. Harmon in 1909” “Diary Tells of Snow, Freezing Until Middle of June in 1816” “Early Enthusiasm in Railroad Mentioned in Summer of 1845” “Early History Book Recounts Plans for Railroad in North” “Early Rail Accidents And Steps Taken To Prevent Recurrence Are Uncovered” “Engineer Made Good Case for ‘Granite-And-Iron’ Railroad: James Hayward Urged

Continuous Structure of Stone Blocks” “Fresh Batch of Document From Brush Collection Sheds New Light on History” “Fourth of July Mishaps Back In 1839 Are Related in Diary” “Geddes Report Against Lake Champlain Bridge For Northern Railroad Reviewed” “Haying, Surveys and Carpentry Work Filled 1840 Summer-Fall” “Hayward’s Estimate on Total Cost of Northern Railroad Was $2,229,270” “Importance of Cheese Noted; Risdon Diary Entries Resumed”

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“Mention of 12-Inch Snowfall May 19, 1816, Made in Diary” “Mention of 42 Customs Grist Mills in St. Lawrence in 1835 Recalls History” “Mrs. Harmon’s Death on Dec. 30, 1905, Is Recorded in Diary; 1906 Events Listed” “Northern Railroad Wages Ranged From 80 cents to $3.02 ½ a Day, List Shows” “Northern Route Preferred For Railroad To Boston, Hayward’s Report Indicated” “Ogdensburg’s Fall to British In 1813 Recounted in Letter” “Pictures Tell Story of Early Adirondack Lumber Operations” (3 copies) “Poor Harvests in 1815, Lack Of Food in ’16 Told in Diary” “Preservative for Railroad Ties First Mentioned In Hayward Materials List” “Risdon Alarmed When Indians Hunted on His Lands in 1819” 2 4 “Risdon Diary Describes Events Of Early Winter of 1843-1844” “Risdon Diary Is Resumed With Chief Entries of 1814 Quoted” “Senator Dart’s Champlain Bridge Report Effectually Squelched Owen’s Efforts” “Senator Owen Strong in His Feelings Against Building Bridge Over Champlain” “Story of Early Trip Hammer Shop at Hopkinton Recounted” “Three Types of Railroad Construction Described at Length in Hayward Report” “Trip by Stage and Steamboat To Rochester Listed in Diary” “Two Chocies for Rail Route Outlined by Hayward” “Watson B. Berry, Writer, Is Now Visiting In This Area” “Watson Berry Harks Back to Feuds of 90s” “Wolf Hunt in Winter of 1838 Mentioned by Risdon in Diary” 2 4A Berry Clippings (all articles are by Watson B. Berry unless noted) 1950, January 7 “Stockholm Top Town In Dairy Industry In 1881” 1950, February 25. “North Countrymen Discuss ‘Old Days’” 1950, March 4. “North Pioneers Had Handicraft Skills” 1950, April 8. “Harran Letter Relates More Facts About Hopkins Family” 1950, May 6. “Some Lawsuits Settled Out of Court” 1950, June 3. “Youth’s Companion History Cited” (2 copies) 1950, June 10. “Subscription Drive Carefully Planned” (2 copies) 1950, June 17. “Time To Select Premiums Was Exciting” (2 copies) 1950, June 24. “Boys Felt Lucky to Acquire Club Room” (2 copies) 1950, July 1. “Library Was Designed To Interest Boys” (2 copies) 1950, July 8. “Book Helped Gain Two Lodge Members” (2 copies) 1950, July 15. “Boys Found Railroading Interesting” (2 copies) 1950, July 22. “Telegraphy Inspired Railroad Interest” (2 copies) 1950, August 5. “The Hero Returns After Being Lost in the Woods” (2 copies) 1950, August 12. “A Wondrous Tale of Three Nights in the Woods” (2 copies) 1950, August 19. “New Leader Mapped Big Plans for Boys” (2 copies) 1950, August 26. “Boys Found Money Vital in Taking Trip” (2 copies) 1950, August 29. “Scouting Idea Made Impression on Group of Boys” (2 copies) 1950, September 2. “Boys Swing Deals to Earn Trip Money” (2 copies) 1950, September 9. “Mare Involved As North Sees Inventions” 1950, September 16. “Boys Roamed Far Selling Circus Tickets” (2 copies) 1950, September 23. “Unloading of Circus Train Drew Crowds” (2 copies) 1950, September 30. “Plans To Handle Circus Crowds Related” (2 copies) 1950, October 7. “Phonograph and Arc Light Drew Crowds” (2 copies) 1950, October 14. “Operators of Gambling Devices Tagged Along With Circuses Even in the

1880’s” 1950, October 21. “People Skeptical About Phonograph and Patent Medicine Cure” 1950, October 28. “Perry Masons Found Geography Lesson Preparing Them for New England

Trip” (2 copies)

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1950 November 4. “Early North Lawrence School Offered Good Training in Reading and Writing” 1950, November 11. “Plans for New Railroad Enthused Boys” 1950, November 18. “Millikan Book Seen of Interest in Area” 1950, November 25. “Arrival of ‘History of St. Lawrence County’ in North Village Is Recalled” 1950, December 9. “Difficult to Realize History Recorded Almost Daily Around Us, Writer

Claims” 1950, December 16. “While Reading History, One Is Impressed By Debt North Country Owes

Vermont” [n.d.] no title of article (it is in the same sheet protector as preivous article) 1953, September. “How Norwood Received Its Name Told In Closing Article o [sic] Current

Series” 2 4A 1953, October 3. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, October 10. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, October 17. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, October 24. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, October 31. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, November 7. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, November 14. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, November 21. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, November 28. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, December 5. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, December 12. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, December 19. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1953, December 26. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, January 9. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, February 6. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, May 22. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, May 29. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, June 5. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, June 12. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, June 19. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, June 26. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, July 3. “Life and Letters of Preston King" 1954, August. “Diseases Among Horses Created Plenty Of Headaches for Early North Farmers” 1954, October. “Opening of Butter Factories Saw End of Home Operations” 1954, November. “Irving Bacheler Invented Name of North Country as Sub-Title: 1956. “New York Historical Society To Micro-Film Martin Diary” 1957, January. “Academy circular of 1880-81 Cites Subjects, Future Plans” 1957, January 26. “Lawrenceville Library Idea Progresses; Books Received” 1957, November. “Adirondack Mountains, Lakes Impressed Traveling Writer” 1957, November. “Discovery of Adirondack Iron Ore in 1826 Cited in Report” 1957, November. “Many Obstacles Encountered In Mountain Wilderness Trip” 1957, November. “Start of Adirondack Journey, Saratoga To Lowville, Is Told” 1957, December. “Future of Blue Mountain Lake Bright Back in ‘74” 1957, December. “H.J. Raymond Compiled Good Geography Lesson of North” 1957, December. “North Rail Plan Was Adopted From Granite Line, U.S. First” 1957, December. “Trip From Adirondack Forest Out to Watertown Recounted” 1957, December 29. “Academy By-Laws in Force Years Ago Listed in Catalog” 1958, January. “Pamphlet of 1845 Cited Need Of Railroad for North Area” 1958, March 29. “Watertown Resident Provides Additional Facts on Hopkinton” Following articles have no dates: (by Watson B. Berry unless noted)

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“Beginning of Shingle Mill Work Is Listed In O.E. Martin Diary” “Birch Became Substitute for Elm in Manufacture of Hubs” “Coming of Farm Horse Rakes IN 1880 Cited in Martin Diary” “Going Barefoot Was Enjoyed” “’History of St. Lawrence County’ Was Used Widely in North School Classes” “Late Noah LaCasse, Mountain Guide, Cherished T.R.’s Gift” “Mill expansion for Shingle and Broomstick Making Told” “Numerous Small Money Deals Typical of North Years Ago” “Village Men Often Provided Knowledge Which Boys Could Not Get in School” 3 1 1909, January. The English Review note says “It contains first a poem by D.G. Rossetti never

before published page 323, The Ballad of JanVan Hunks page 193” 3 1 1958, October. The New-York Historical Society Quarterly 1958, July New York History 1959, January New York History 1959, April New York History 1938, February Railroad Magazine 1943, March Railroad Magazine (note says “Temiskaming & Northern Ontario shown page 108

and 109”) 1944, December Railroad Magazine (note says “a factual article page 63 about Massena NY”

“also page 113 biography note of Author Watson B. Berry”) 1945, May Railroad Magazine 1946, March Railroad Magazine 1950, August Railroad Magazine 1951, October Vermont Quarterly 1954, July Vermont Quarterly Packet tied together: (most are pamphlets) Collection of Mohawk Legends by Aren Akweks History of The St. Regis Akwesasne Mohawks by Aren Akweks Sa-Ko-Ri-On-Nie-Ni Our Great Teacher by Aren Akweks The Great Gift, Tobacco by Aren Akweks Conservation As the Indian Saw It by Aren Akweks Migration of the Iroquois by Aren Akweks Program “Annual Indian Pageant” Ticonderoga, NY Monuments to Six Nation Indians by Aren Akweks Topographical Map N.Y. State Moira Quadrangle 1917 ed. reprinted 1940 Hudson Valley Echoes by Theodore J. Cornu The Hermit Thrust by Aren Akweks The Formation of the Ho-de-no-sau-ne or League of the Five Nations by Aren Akweks Why We Have Mosquitoes by Aren Akweks 4 1 Correspondence with Mahlon Peterson (University Librarian SLU) 1979, September 14. To Mahlon Peterson from George L. Berry (Potsdam NY) talks of sending

Waston Berry articles & railroad project. 1979, November 12. To Mahlon Peters [sic]from George L. Berry talks of Watson Berry articles

and the railroad 1983, March 24. To George L. Berry from Janice Treggett (Acquistions Librarian Potsdam State)

concerning offer regarding collection of Chautauqua books not being suitable for Potsdam State Library and that SLU would be the better place.

1983, April 14. To Mahlon Peterson from George L. Berry attached are notes on limited editions of books

[n.d.] pamphlet “Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle” (Buffalo NY)

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1983, April 14. To Mahlon Peterson from George L. Berry about sending poetry books 4 2 Correspondence with Andrew Peters (University Librarian SLU) [n.d.] May 27. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson B. Berry about an upcoming trip to the area 1951, September 24. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson B. Berry about enclosing two of his articles

on the “Little Red Book”. Articles are attached 1952, March 6. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson Berry about medicine show diary 1953, January 1. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson Berry thanking him for reports that are not in the

Streeter Collection. 1953, August 31. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson B. Berry about sending a book of Rabelais 1953, September 6. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson Berry requesting information about Preston

King 4 2 1953, September 16. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson Berry requesting information about Preston

King. 1953, October 12. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson Berry requesting information about Preston

King. 1953, October 16. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson Berry requesting information about Preston

King 1953, November 24. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson Berry requesting information about Preston

King. 1954, January 13. “Dear Andrew” from Charles Green (Librarian The Jones Library Amherst,

Massachusetts) information about Silas Wright. 1954, January 13. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson B. Berry” information about Preston King

family. 1954, January 20. “Dear Peters” from WBB information on microfilm about Preston King. 1954, January 20. “Dear Mr. B.” from AKP about microfilm being hard to read. 1954, January 21. “Dear Peters” from WBB about article in Lincoln-Mercury Times written by one

of his twin sons. 1954, January 27. “My dear Peters” from Watson Berry about copies of King letters on microfilm

from University of Rochester. 1954, February 2. “Dear Peters” from Watson Berry about interview with Mr. Grove editor at

Oxford University Press and finding P.K. to A.C. Flagg letters 1954. February 11. “Dear Peters” from Watson Berry about article by his son on Skiing in America

and about his book. 1954, March 1. “Friend” (Librarian SLU) from Albert Evans (Saranac Lake). wishes to send

clippings etc for inspection for possible purchase. 1954, March 1. “Dear Mr. Schroth” (Frank D. Editor Brookly Eagle) from Andrew K. Peters.

seeking information on Preston King. 1954, March 15. “Dear Peters” from Watson Berry. Thanking him for his help and about the

writing he is doning. 1954, May 4. “My dear Peters” from Watson Berry” information about Preston King. 1954, July 1. “Mr. dear Peters” from WBB about his research on Preston King. 1954, July 29. “My dear Peters” from Watson Berry about letters written to A.X. Parker (Potsdam)

by Preston King. 1955, April 8. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Watson B. Berry about his writing Preston King biography. 4 3 Watson Memorabilia “Bible Mark – Little Things” 1934, May. Pamphlet “Chicory Its Culture and Uses” Extension Bulletin No. 127 by Michigan

State College. Pamphlet “Chicory: A Treatise on Chicory, Its Use and Benefits” by E.B. Muller & Co. Pamphlet “Do You Know These Facts About Chicory” by E.B. Muller & Co.

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Flyer “Chicory: Root as it Grows” by E.B. Muller & Co. Pamphlet “The Story of America’s Finest Chicory” by E.B. Muller & Co. (has photos) Church Bulletin 1940, July 14. “Historic Tappan Reformed Church,” Tappan, New York. Program 1958, September 25. “Opening Ceremonies The Children’s Aid Society’s Frederick

Douglass Children;s Center, NYC” W.B. Berry spoke (2 copies) Program 1959, December 2. “Annual Dinner to Commemorate the 91st Anniversary of the

Birthday of John Lovejoy Elliott”. Greeting was by Watson Berry 1960, January 29. Seating arrangement for “Cornell Layers Luncheon” Hotel Commordore,

NYC. [n.d.] Membership card of Berry’s Uinted States Citizens Defense Corps. 1955, April 25. “Dear Mr. Berry” from George W. Sisson 3rd (Racquette River Paper Company)

reply to request of French Canadian names that have been Anglicized. 4 4 Berry – Northern New York Information 4 4 [n.d.] “Dear Mr. Berry” from Annie Lou Hazen. Information on the Palmers and Reo Smith of

North Lawrence Addendum to Chapter 13 (12 pages) 1881, December 6. Leaflet “The Winter Term of Lawrenceville Academy” 1957, October 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mrs. Marjorie L. Porter. about the Greyhound bus line

route. Attached is an article “Just About Everything: The Past for the Future” by William Chapman White; and “Dedication Exercises The Adironack Center of the Essex County Historical Society – Elizabethtown, New York May 28, 1955 – Program”

List of Vermonters who settled in N.Y. – St. Lawrence County (9 pages) (2 copies) [Alphabetized listing of Vermonters who settled in N.Y. St. Lawrence County (this was not part

of this collection it was added as a convenience for the reader – located at end of finding aid).]

1867 “Second Annual Report of the Directors of the Ogdensburgh and Lake Champlain Railroad” 1869 “Fourth Annual Report of the Directors of the Ogdensburgh and Lake Champlain Railroad” 1957, March “Back Log Camp in the Adirondack on Indian Lake - Sabael, NY - General

Information and Rates for 1957” Booklet “Back Log Camp 1896-1946 On Indian Lake - Sabael, NY” gives history and has a

number of photographs in the publication. 1950, March 11. article “Freda Found Her Vet” by Watson Berry 1957, December 20. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Warder H. Cadbury information on Back Log Camp 1956, July. Booklet “Essex County Historical Society presents Its Colonial Garden, Elizabethtown,

New York - A Step Into the Past” 1957, September 11. “MacDonough At Plattsburgh: An address delivered by The honorable Harry

P. Kehoe on the first Battle of Pattsburgh Day” Booklet “On the Trail at Dusk” by Thomas Kite Brown 1950, September. Pamphlet “Where Are The Historical Manuscripts: A Symposium” Booklet “Commenorative Journal Hopkinton Sesquicentennial – 1802-1952 (2 copies) 1952, June 7. Invitation to the Hopkinton Sesquicentennial 1952, June 26. Remarks by Watson B. Berry at the Luncheon on the occasion of the Massena

Sesquicentennial Booklet “Early Times” (the History of the Town of Lawrence) 1949, September 3. “Dear Mr. Landon” (Watertown Daily Times) from Watson Berry talks about

Buck Shot Bill articles 1957, January 15. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Glenn Munger” about the list of Vermont settlers in

New York and that he doesn’t see his ancestors names. Mentioned are George Washington Munger and Hiram Pierce

4 5 Berry Correspondence 1943, June 5. “Dear Watson” from John S. Steele (Mutual Broadcasting System Inc. Chicago,

Illinois) about family and friends

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1940, January 15. “Dear Berry” from John S. Steele. talking about their broadcasts. 1957, May 6. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Guy Harmon (Potsdam) about the Harmon diary. [n.d.] “Dear Mr. Berry” from Ray Fadden (Onchiota, NY Akwesasne Camp) about the Six Nation

Green Corn Pageant at Ticonderoga, NY (back of letter is a NYS map outline which has the Heritage of the Iroquois)

Photo 3rd Lake, Essex Chain Lakes about 1930. Harry Rieper of Cedarhurst Long Island, Guide Ernest Rist of Newcomb

Photo “Trouting on Goodnow Flow 1934” Photo “1934 Looking north from Newcomb” 1939, August 23. “My dear Berry” from John S. Steele about war being averted 1951, June 28. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Senator Jacob Javits talks of resolution Javits introduced for

the unification of Ireland. Attached is the resolution and a news release about Javits “in testimony before the House Banking and Currency Committee on the extension and admendment of the defense production act of 1950”

4 5 1949, February 13. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Bruce Lancaster (Massachusetts) about agents within the publishing business. Attached are:

1949, January 28. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Bruce Lancaster talks about an article Berry sent him. 1949, February 6. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Bruce Lancaster comments on article Berry sent him. 1951, February 9. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Stewart H. Holbrook (Oregon) about Berry’s book that

is in the works. 1934, February 21. “My dear Mr. Berry” from Owen D. Young about the possibility of work at

St. Lawrence. 1957, October 16. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Whitelaw Reid (New York Herald Tribune) about

Berry’s story “Carnegie Scotch” 1956, November 12. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Whitelaw Reid about an article Berry sent him. 1954, November 15. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Hugh Baillie (United Press Associations, NYC)

about a Winchell broadcast 1956, November 29. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Bette L. Mayhew (Canton Town and Village

Historian) about Dr. Frank B. Sanford gives biographical information on Sanford. 1951, October 8. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Andrew K. Peters thanking Berry for copies of his

articles. 1957. December 9. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Andrew Peters talks of North Coutnry residents who

have taken out patents. List of them attached includes: Henry T. Sanford (Nicholville); Lealand H. Bristol, T. Grow Taylor (Lawrenceville); Samuel W. Davis, Isaac R. Marsh, Allison Mears, James G. Taylor, R.W. Thickins (Brasher); Almon F. Flint, George C. Greenleaf, Varnum P. Hill (Moriah); Benjamin F. Jewett (North Bangor); Saxon J. Arnold (Raymondsville [sic]); Abner C. Alinger, Sials Smith (Stockholm); and Abram Jewett (Sanfordville).

1953, October 22. an acknowledgment from the New York Historical Society to Mr. Watson B. berry his gifts: a. article about Poultney Bigelow, b. installment in series “Life and Letters of Preston King” attached are correspondence between Berry and the Historical Society:

1951, January 25. thanking Berry for sending more articles 1949, July 20. thanking Berry for sending article about life in the North Coutnry in the 1870’s

and 1880’s. 1949, February 8. thanking Berry for his articles on “Traveling Vans of Early Era” Group of 11 letters to “Watson B. Berry” from individuals at the Watetown Daily Times dates

include May 6, 1947 through March 3, 1960 1949, January 5. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Murray T. Quigg (Attorney NYC) about an article on

his father that Berry did Group of 5 letters to Berry from Alice C. Hart, Secretary (Harold K. Hochschild) and Harold K.

Hochschild (Adirondack Historical Assoication) dated March 13, 1957 through April 3, 1957.

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1958, April 30. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Frederica Roberts (Secretary to Director Adirondack Museum) attached is a letter to “Dear Mr. Kellogg” from Robert B. Inverarity (Director Adironack Museum) dated April 30, 1958

1957, September 5. “Dear Dr. Inverarity” from Watson B. Berry attached is a letter to “Dear Mr. Berry” from Robert B. Inverarity dated August 29, 1957.

1957, September 4. “Dear Mr. Jacobsen” from Watson B. Berry attached is a letter to “Dear Mr. Berry” from John R. Jacobsen (Adirondack Historical Association) payment of research

1957, August 19. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Robert B. Inverarity about closing the museum for the winter. Attached is a list “Distinguished Guests at Formal Opening of the Adironack Museum”

1958, February 11. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Robert B. Inverarity about Berry’s articles 1958, February 25. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Harold K. Hochschild about money for his research 1957, July 18. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Frederica Roberts thanking Berry for copy of his articles

and the opening of the museum. Attached July 16, 1957 “Dear Dr. Inverarity” from Watson B. Berry sending the museum photographs of logging operation in the Adirondacks.

1958, November 13. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Robert B. Inverarity Robert wanting to look at material from a Mr. Evans

4 5 1957, August 21. “Dear Dr. Inverarity” from Watson Berry. Berry lists 6 matters he has a priority on due to his age (87 in 1957)

1959, March 4. “Dear Mr. Hochschild” from Watson B. Berry. talkes of the career of Harry Macdoughall and Carlton E. Sanford book “Early History of the Town of Hopkinton”

1958, June 27. “Dear Miss Hart” (secretary to Hochschild) from Watson Berry. about Berry’s upcoming trip to Ticonderoga and articles he has sent to Hochschild.

1958, April 10. “Dear Mr. Hochschild” from Watson Berry about Berry’s writing and Edward F. Brown.

1959, April 21. “Dear Mr. Hochschild” from Watson Berry about a photograph of Harry MacDougal, County Clerk of Essex County.

1957, May 9. “Dear Mr. Hochschild” from Watson Berry about the government instituting condemnation proceedings to acquire a tract at Blue Mountain for a radar station and about materials he has for the museum.

1957, June 15. “Dear Dr. Inverarity” from Watson Berry about his (Berry) recent articles 1957, January 10. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Harold Hochschild about a newspaper file of a Mr.

Rowell’s. attached are: 1957, March 1. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Harold Hochschild about secretarial help. 1956, November 26. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Harold Hochschild about money to assist in Berry

research. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Harold Hochschild a note of thanks. 1959, Janaury 17. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Robert Inverarity about trying to find secretarial help.

19599, July 17 “Dear Mr. Hochschild” from Watson Berry about article Berry is sending him and about his recent research.

1958, July 15 “Dear Miss Hart” from Watson Berry about the MacIntyre letters and Heath papers being given to the museum.

1958, July 10. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Alice C. Hart about microfilming Mrs. Lape’s papers. 1957, April 9. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Arthur Martin concerning the Martin diaries. Attached are: 1957, March 28. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Andrew K. Peters about reproduction of the O.E. Martin

diary. 1957, March 28. “Dear Mr. Martin” from Andrew K. Peters about reproduction of the Martin

diary. 1957, March 26. Memo to Arthur Martin, Andrew K. Peters, John B. Johnson from Watson Berry

reproduction of the Martin diary. 1956, January 30. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles Kellogg” about Kellog Diaries. Attached are: 1956, September 6. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles Kellogg” 1957, April 28. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles Kellogg” 1957, December 1. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Charles Kellogg”

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1960, January 27. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Charles Kellogg” about the return of 1855 Directory of Watertown

1958, February 14. “Dear Mr. Kellogg” from Watson B. Berry 1958, April 8. “Dear Mr. Berry” from C.E. Kellogg 1958, April 18. “Dear Mr. Berry” from C.E. Kellogg 1949, February 17. “My Dear Mr. Berry” from Bernice D. Collins (Potsdam) about Blacksmith

shops 1936, January 11. “Dear Mr. Berry” from J.C. Irwin (Valuation Engineer Boston & Albany

Railroad – Boston, Mass) about having information on the Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad history Berry is writing.

1957, June 10. “Dear Sir” from Harry B. Orcutt (Dickinson Center) about an article Berry wrote ???, March 15. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Nina Smithers” (St. Lawrence County Historian) about

the Dunton family. Attached is: 1956, January 16. “My Dear Nina” from ???? 1956, December 19. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mildred Jenkins about different research Berry is

doing. Attached are: 4 5 1957, June 18. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mrs. Mildred Jenkins (Potsdam) about the St. Lawrence

Academy 1956, November 29. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mildred Jenkins about the Dunton family 1955, September 20. “Dear Mr. Berry” from E.A. MacDonald (Carthage, NY – Town Board,

Town of Champion Jefferson County, NY) about logging. Attached are: 1955, October 31. “Dear Mr. Berry” from E.A. MacDonald ????, November “Dear Mr. Berry” from E.A. MacDonald about logging. 1955, December 7. “Dear Mr. Berry” from E.A. MacDonlad about logging and lumber mills 1956, January 14. article “A North Country Chronicle by Watson B. Berry” 1955, December 19. “Dear Mr. Berry” from “Old MacDonald” about logging 1958, February 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from John A. Harran (Watertown) comments about Berry’s

article in Watertown Daily Times on Hopkinton 1957, June 26. “Dear Mr. Peters” from Dorothy Mozley (Springfield Collection Librarian) about

railroads 1952, January 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mrs. Frank Squire about Hopkinton history. Attached

are: 1952, February 2. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mrs. Frank Squire about Hopkinton history and

plans for a one-day celebration for Hopkinton Sesquicentennial. (7 pages) copy of inivitation to attend celebration (4 copies) 1958, February 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from John A. Harran about Hopkinton. (2 copies) Attached

are: 1958, February 28. “Dear Dr. Inverarity’ (Ridgefield, Ct.) from Watson B. Berry 1958, February 14. “Dear Mr. Harran” from Watson B. Berry thanking him for his letter

about Hopkinton. 1958, February 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from John A. Harran about the history of Hopkinton 1958, February 17. “Dear Mr. Berry” from John A. Hararn aobut giving Berry permission to

use contents of his letter in his articles and to send a copy to Adirondack Museum. 1954, August 10. “Dear Mr. Berry” from John C. Willey (William Morrow & Company, Inc.

Publishers NYC, NY) declining publishing his book. 1958, August 12. “Dear Dr. Inverarity” from Watson B. Berry about the Osborne family of

Poughkeepsie. 1958, June 8. “Dear Mr. Watson” from ??? note attached to article “I Always Called Him Ted” 1958, August 1. “Dear Mr. Rist” (Newcomb) from Watson B. Berry returning a document 1951, September 7. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mrs. Anna E. Spang (Head of the Corporation

Records Division Baker Library Graduate School of Business Administration Harvard University) note accompanied by a list of items on the Northern Railroad Company, the

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Ogdensburgh and Lake Champlain Railroad Company and the Ogdensburgh and Champlain Railway Company filed in their Corporation Records Division.

Article (7 pages) “First Steps in American Railroads” by Watson B. Berry [n.d.] “Dear Mr. Berry” from Andrew K. Peters about the railroads [n.d.] Article (5 pages) “Random gleanings from the annual reports of the Rome, Watertown

and Ogdensburg Rail Road Company for the years 1884 & 1890. This road was leased to the New York Central on March 14, 1891.”

1957, February 14. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Andrew Peters concerning SLU’s Adirondack Collection vs Saranac Public Library Adirondack Collection.

[n.d.] “Dear Mr. Berry” from Andrew Peters meeting with Berry 1956, March 20. “A Black River Log Drive” photo 1947, May 26. “My dear Mr. Berry” from Dorothy C. Barck, Librarian (New York Historical

Society) thanking him for sending article about Poultney Bigelow. [n.d.] Dear Mr. Kellogg” from Robert Bruce Inverarity thanking him for giving the Museum

photo via Watson Berry. Attached is: 1958, May 27. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Robert Bruce Inverarity thanking Berry for passing on

the photographs from Kellogg 4 5 1958, April 20. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Leslie Rist (Newcomb) about Berry’s article in

Watertown Times 1958, June 12. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Leslie Rist answering Berry’s questions about his

research. 1958, June 13. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Leslie Rist about history of the Newcomb area 1958, July 29. “Dear Sir” from Leslie Rist thanking Berry for copies of his newspaper articles 1974, April 8. to ???? from George L. Berry 1951, October 24. certificate from The New-York Historical Society electing Watson B. Berry

an annual member 1947, August 4. “Dear Sirs” (Editor of Life Magazine) from Watson B. Berry. about the

railroad attached is an article from The Sun “Date Wanted About the Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain Railroad”

1958, September 16. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Morgan Dix Wheelock (President, The Children’s Aid Society, NYC) about Berry speaking at the opening exercises of the Frederick Douglass Children’s Center. Attached are:

1958, September 29. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Morgan Dix Wheelock thanking for attending the opening exercises.

1958, September 25. Program of the opening ceremonies of the Children’s Center 1944, June 27. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Robert E. Hanniegan (Chairman Democratic National

Committee, Washington D.C.) thanking him for clippings he sent Hanniegan. Attached is: 1955, October 31. “Dear Mr. Baillie” (NYC) from Watson B. Berry talks of the Silurian dinner

and meeting with him there. 4 6 Correspondence various letters and post cards from Poultney Bigelow dating from 1945 to 1949 includes a

photograph of Poultney Bigelow 92 take at the Bigelow homestead May 4, 1947. two letters from Allan Nevins (Department of History Columbia University NYC) Dates

November 15, 1950 and October 16, 1953 letter from Irving Bacheller received by Berry September 19. 1946 letter from Arthur H. Vandenberg, Michigan Chairman United States Senate dated January 12,

1948 letter from John S. Steele, Mutual Broadcasting System Inc. London & European Representative

dated August 9. 1943 two letters from Mark Sullivan of Washington D.C. commenting on Berry article on starch

factories and on Hopkins House. September 4 & 18, 1948

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letter from Hugh Baillie, President Untied Press Associations (NYC) dated December 2, 1953 4 7 Lawrenceville Academy Letters Photo Lawrenceville Academy 1956, April 9. “Dear Sir” from Richard Niles (VFW Post 7326) Lawrenceville, NY. about donating

books to Berry Academy Memorial (BAM) Library. Which is where the VFW Post rooms are located. Attached are:

1956, July 10. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry note about establishing a library in the Academy building.

1956, July 27. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about shipping Berry’s library to BAM Library.

1956, July 25. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry needs to move his library 1956, July 17. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry needs to move his library 1956, August 15. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about moving his books to Lawrenceville 1956, September 19. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Cynthia Boyer (American Bible Society, NYC)

information about a Scott Bible 1956, September 25. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about the Scott Bible found in

Berry’s sister’s barn in Potsdam 4 7 1956, December 12. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about naming the library in honor of

Berry 1956, December 10. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles about about how the library is

progressing and the vanadlism. 1957, January 1. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles sending a list of donors of books to the

library 1957, January 8. “Dear Mr. Niles” from ???? about organizing the library 1957, January 14. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles sending list of recent donors and titles to

the library 1957, January 15. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about a book “History of Stormont,

Dundas and Glengarry” that was donated to library. 1957. January 22. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about the organization and lending

policies of the library 1957, January 28. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about operation of the library 1957, February 6. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles about recent donors and appointing a

committee to supervise the library project and mentions names of whom are interested. 1957, February 10. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Corlilia H. Ball answering the question as too academy

records 1957, February 8. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mabel L. Lanley about her father being called the

“Original McKinley Man” 1957, March 5. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles about organization of the library, its

donations, financial status, and appointing a librarian 1957, March 17. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles states BAM is the first library in the area

and donors for the week. 1957, April 3. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about books being shipped to the library 1957, March 10. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about a book he is going to donate by

Harold Hochschild 1957, February 28. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about Berry’s Iowa relatives donating

books 1956, April 14. article for Watertown Daily Times “North Country Chronicle” about memories of

Lawrenceville Academy by Watson B. Berry (4 pages) 1956, April 25. “Dear Mr. Berry” from William G. Tyrrell, Historian (University of the State of NY

State Education Department) giving the name of someone to help set up the library in Lawrenceville.

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1956, April 21. article “A North Country Chronicle” about the Lawrenceville Academy being restored by Watson B. Berry (4 pages)

1956, April 28. article “A North Country Chronicle” requesting historical information from previous students of the academy. Gives listing of former academy students. (3 pages)

1956, May 4. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry asking for a good photo of the academy. Attached are:

1956, March 29. “Dear Sir” from Richard Niles” asking to occupy the building known as the Lawrenceville Academy for VFW Post rooms but can’t find any record of title and/or deed

1956, April 5. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry states he will write an article seeking information on the title

1956, April 9. “Dear Sirs” (Board of Regents, University of the State of NY) from Watson B. Berry seeking information on Classes and Regent’s Exams at the Academy.

1956, April 9. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry informing Niles about the articles he has written about the academy and when they will be published.

1956, May 8. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles sending Berry a photo of the academy and who is using the academy

1956, May 17. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry asking the official name of the organization which he is donating his (Berry) library to. Attached are:

4 7 1956, May 4. “Dear Sir” (Harry Shearouse – Director of Regional Libraries – Watertown) from Watson B. Berry. concerning the Lawrenceville Academy Library project

1956, April 24. “Dear Mr. Tyrrell” (Historian, Division of Archives & History University of the State of NY) from Watson B. Berry about naming the Lawrenceville Academy Library

1956, April 20. “Dear Mr. Tyrrell” from Watson B. Berry about his research for his articles. 1956, April 20. “Dear Mrs. Cole” (Nicholville) from Watson B. Berry asking for her help with the

history of the Lawrenceville Academy. 1956, June 9. Article written by Berry for the Watertown Daily Times about the Lawrenceville

Academy listed within the article are the rules and regulations of the academy (4 pages) 1956, June 5. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mrs. Mildred Jenkins about people who attended the academy

(4 pages) 1957, February 12. “Dear Sir” from Harold J. Sullivan (Brushton) sending Berry the by laws of the

Lawrenceville Academy dated 1873. 1957, March 5. “Dear Mr. Berry” from R.W. G. Vail (Director NY Historical Society) thank you

for latest copies of his writings 1957, March 11. “Dear Dr. Moshier” (Director NYS Library) from Watson B. Berry asking for

advice in reference to the BAM library project 1957, March 12. “Dear Dr. Moshier” from Watson B. Berry giving Moshier the correct title of the

library in Lawrenceville 1957, March 20. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Irving A. Verschoor (State Education Dept. NYS Library)

refering him to Miss Flroecne Harshe Regional Librarian of the Regional Library Service Center in Watertown.

1957, May 13. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Mrs. Harold Jenkins giving Berry information about Dr. Dunton of Winthrop and his attending Lawrenceville Academy

1957, July 19. “Dear Mrs. Jenkins” from Watson B. Berry concerning a Mr. Nathan Buck photograph who at the time was the oldest living student of the Academy

1957, July 24. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles about registering and the ownership the Library. Attached are:

1957, May 6. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles about raising money for paint etc, who has donated books lately and meeting him in Potsdam

1957, March 3. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about sending books for the library 1957, January 28. “Dear Mr. Kilburn” (House of Representatives – Washington DC) from Watson

B. Berry thanking Kilburn for donating books to the library

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1957, January 21. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles about the roof leaking and to replace the roof, bell and belfry

1957, August 14. “My Dear Niles” from Watson B. Berry wants library to be organized on a legal basis.

1957, June 11. “Dear Mr. Niles” from Watson B. Berry about a medical exhibit at the library that he wasn’t informed of.

1957, September 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from Richard Niles updating him on developments at the Library

1958, June 3. “Dear Mr. Berry” from ??? Hearth about donation of books 1958, July 28. “Dear Mrs. Heath” from Richard Niles sending her a list of books he has given to the

library [n.d.] July 21 article written by Berry about Lawrenceville Academy (4 pages) [n.d.] “Dear Mr. Berry” from Nina W. Smithers (St. Lawrence County Historian) answering

questions Berry had and about a 1905 obituary of Dr. T.A. Pease native of Lawrenceville 4 8 Preston King Letters (all letters are from Preston King unless otherwise noted) 1828, November 18. “Dear Father” (John Rupell) from Tho Rupell [xerox copy and very difficult

to read] 4 pages 1846, July 26. “Dear Sir” from about the publication of a pamphlet. 4 8 1848, July 19. “Geo. Parish, Esq” from Allen, King, and ??? about Rail Road Track in

Ogdensburgh [sic] 1848, July 19. “Gentlemen” from “Geo Parish” about right of way for the rail road track 1848, July 20. “Gentlemen” from ??? about Rail Road Track 1848, July 26. “Dear Sir” from a group of individuals including Preston King. about a railroad

company under a contract to Mr. Parish to construct a track to Elizabeth Street. 1854, September 19. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm. H. Seward) about a Saratoga convention and not to

nominate him. 1854, October 4. “Dear Sir” (Thurlow Weed Esq) talks of nomination from the district to congress. 1854,December 6. “Dear Sir” a short note about Benton nominated last summer from the county 1855, October 15. “Dear Sir” (Thurlow Weed Esq) about politics in the county “Know Nothings”

Hards & Softs” and Silver Greys” 1856, March 22. “Dear Sir” (Hon. Wm H. Seward) about a Hempstead Queens County lawyer

Sidney L. Griffin. 1857, January 29. “Dear Sir” (T. Weed Esq) about his (King) feeling if rejected by Republicans of

the Legislature in the election for Senator. 1857, May 12. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm. H. Seward) introduces a Rev. Day K. Lee(?) native of Cayuga

County 1857, June 20, 23, 27 [sic] “Dear Sir” (Hon William H. Seward). having to do with politics of the

Republicans and distribution of their materials 3 pages 1857, June 27. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) informing Seward he’ll try to be in Syracuse and

of a Mr. Blair’s visit to fish among the Thousand Islands. 1857, July 6. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) reference to a newspaper and that he knows nothing

on the subject. 1857, July 10. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) upcoming schedules of Mr. & Mrs. Blair, Mr.

Martin and himself and of the trains they will travel on. 1857, September 23. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) about King being away for most of summer

and where he has been 1858, May 13. “To the Honrble [sic] William H. Seward and Preston King” from “John A. King”

concerning lands in New Jersey (Sandy Hook) for a new Quarantine. Mentioned is Mr. Comptroller Church.

1858, July 8. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) concerning the commencement speeches at Union College

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1858, July 15. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) more about the commencement speeches at Union College

1858, July 17. “My Dear Sir” (William Henry Seward) more about the commencement speeches at Union College.

1858, July 19. “My Dear Sir” (Hon. Wm H. Seward) inquiry about James Larkin a steward on the steamboat Ontario.

1858, July 29. “My. Dear Sir” (Hon. Wm H. Seward) about not going to Schenectady. 1858, September 17. Washington D.C. “Dear Friend” (Hon Preston King) from G(amalie) Bailey.

Asking to borrow money to pay for land in Chicago. 2 pages 1859, April 7. “Dear Sir” (Hon W.H. Seward) informing Seward he (King) is home. 1859, April 13. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) talks of Kansas and the New York Indian Bill,

and Seward traveling on the British and Canadian Line of Steamers to Europe. 1859, April 19. “My Dear Sir” (Hon. Wm H. Seward) going to Europe by route of Boston and of

his (Seward) upcoming trip. 1859, April 29. “Mr Dear Sir” (F.W. Seward Esq) concerning a telegram informing King the

Governor is going to Europe 1860, May 24. “My Dear Sir” (Hon W. H. Seward) about Mr. Hammond and treaties. 1860, May 24. “Mr Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) talks of the Kansas bill and that he (King) will

be glad when he (Seward) arrives. 1860, June 23. “Mr Dear Sir” talks of the homestead bill and the president’s veto 4 8 1860, July 16. “My Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) Washington. concerning a letter from Richard

D. Davis. 2 pages 1860, October 16. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) note that was included when sending a letter

from a Mr. Sitwell’s [?] letter. (the letter is not there) 1860, October 31. “Dear Sir” [written at Albany to Thurlow Weed] talks of missing him and who

he (King) did see 1860, December 17. “Dear Sir” (Hon W. H. Seward) note that was enclosed when sending a letter

from a Mr. Howard of the H.R. 1860, December 22. “My Dear Sir” (Hon. Wm H. Seward) about Hamlin paired off with Bragg of

North Carolina. 1861, January 18. “To the Hon’ble Senators from New York” about an Army Appropriation Bill for

compenstaion to commissioners introduced by Mr. McCorkle. 4 pages 1861, January 21. “Dear Sir” from “D.L. Seymour” [David Lowry] asks King to help his son

George obtain the position of “United States Package Agent” in NYC 1861, February 1. “Dear Sir (Thurlow Weed) talks about Cassius M. Clay and to justify himself on

the matter [doesn’t state what the ‘matter’ is] 1861. February 5. “Dear Sir” (Thurlow Weed) talks of Lincoln’s administration and about his

previous letter being burned. 1861, February 19. “Dear Sir” (Preston King) from Geo. W. Blunt about a bill before the Senate to

exempt Collectors of the Customs from personal liability 1861, March 1. “Dear Sir” (Hon. Wm. H. Seward) note that was enlcosed with a letter respecting

the N.Y. Indian agency (the letter is not with it) 1861, March 12. “My dear Sir” (Hon Preston King) from Hiram Barney a letter of introduction for

a Prof. Theodore Gaston Glaubensklee. Note at bottom “Dear Sir” (Hon. Wm. H. Seward) from Preston King

1861, March 14. “Sec. of State” note enclosed with a letter that was sent Seward 1861, March 18. “Dear Sir” (T. Weed Esq) about Shelby of Tennesee. 1861, July 8. “Dear Sir” (F. W. Seward Esq) asks him to seal and send enclosed in Diplomatic Bag

to Bigelow. 1861, July 13. “Sec of State” note by Mr. Lyon’s letters and his favor from Mr. E.G. Merrick. 1862, January 14. “Dear Sir” (Wm. H. Seward) list of nominations for consuls from New York not

known to a Mr. Harris or himself (King). Copy of list is not included

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1862, March 19. “Dear Sir” (F.W. Seward Esq) speaks of a sealed package addressed to the President from W. C. Buchannan

1862, August 4. “Dear Sir” (Hon Wm H. Seward) informs him that people are interested in raising the new Regt. and that about 700 volunteers are on the rolls

1862, September 30. “Dear Sir” (F.W. Seward Esq) asks him to forward a letter to B.R. Wood – Danish Dominions

1862, October 3. “Dear Sir” (Frederick W. Seward Esq) asking him to send Diplomatic Bag to Mr. Bigelow

1863, January 5. “Dear Sir” (Frederick W. Seward Esq) asking him to send Census Doct. to John Bigelow in Paris

1863, January 27. “Dear Sir” (F.W. Seward Esq) asking his opinion on 2 nominations for Consuls – Knight and Pond.

1863, March 4. “Dear Sir” (Mr. F.W. Seward) asking him to send a copy of Diplomatic Correspondence to Hon Geo. W. Palmer Plattsburgh

1863, September 9. “Dear Sir” (Thurlow Weed Esq) talks about the nomination for office of Comptroller

1863, September 11. “Dear Sir” (T. Weed Esq) talks about the nominations and vacancies on the ticket

1863, November 7. “My Dear Sir” (Hon. Preston King) from F.W. Seward acknowledges receipt of Army Register and will forward it to Mr. Bigelow

4 8 1864, January 20. “Dear Sir” (T. Weed Esq) telling him about an invitation to a meeting for consultation in Albany.

1865, August 1. “My Dear Sir” (Barson S. Doty Esq) talks about President Johnson and “he believes he will not sustain dishonest men anywhere.”

1865, November 13. “My most honored Sir” (Hon. Preston King) from Henry Fletcher (Custom House, NY Collector’s Office) inviting him to visit at the custom house. 2 leaves.

[1865] about which paper in St. Lawerence County the U.S. Laws are to be published in. 186??, January 3. “My dear Sir” (Hon Preston King) from W.H.S. (William H. Seward) introducing

Hon. J.B. Steele member of the House of Representatives from the State of New York. 4 9 Boston-Ogdensburg Railroad Reports Report on the proposed Rail-road between Boston and Ogdensburgh [sic] by James Hayward

1831 pp 46 Report of Surveys and Estimates for the Northern Railroad in New York by James Hayward 1847

pp 27 4 10 Montreal James Bay Railroad Map Montral-Abitibi-Short Line Showing connections with Val Dor From Mont-Laurier, lac Remi and

Maniwaki. and future projection to Rupert House at James Bay. by Hertbert J. Lyons [n.d.] 4 11 Logging Photos photo of framed photograph on a wall E. A. MacDonald - March 19, 1956 Post Card - Log Landing on Wolf Pond Brandreth – Winter of 1915 Post Card - Horses & Stable, Adirondack Lumber Woods – Tug Hill Camp – 1898 Post Card - Team of Horses hauling load of logs (several people in photo) Post Card – A log train ready for the Main line loaded at Brandreth – 1914 Post Card – Sand Hill coming off Glasby Moutnain – February 1908 Newspaper photo – “Old Log Cabin Home on the Onondaga reservation of Frank Logan. Head

Chief of the Six Nations of the Iroquois. Picture was made in 1900” Photo – Five men around a table. L-R Frank Hynes, W. Kellogg Woods, Eliason, Wm

Livingston. Taken in Newton Falls Paper Company Office – 1923

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Photo – Eight men “Taken somewhere around Newton Falls, probably around 1905” W.N. Kellogg is seated in front row, second from left.

Photo - #1 “pulp belonging to Newton Falls Paper Company at Newbridge” #2 “Engine of Newton Falls Paper Company” (Train) Photo – Will Chapino team with load of logs – L-R Trixy and Joe (horses), Driver Perl

Cummings, Standing Ed Whitford, Seated on load Frank Ingraham – 1902 or 1903 Photo – Load of logs – L-R is M. E. Woodcock, W. S. Woodcock, Bert Benson, Teamster Photo - #1 Upper left photo of the old sawmill at Newton Falls #2 Lower left sorting crews at Newton Falls Paper Co and International Paper Company

at Newton Falls #3 Upper right – Newto Falls Tug “Ev???” on Cranberry Lake #4 Lower Right – [photo of underbush] Photo [logging crew on water] Photo – Paul Shannon with his oxen Tom & Jerry taken at the head of Cranberry Lake Photo - #1 Upper right – Log loader unloading cars at Aldrich for Newton Falls Paper

Company #2 Lower right – Old Forge Dam #3 On left – [unidentified man with team of horses/load of logs] Photo – “View of cut being made not far from Aldrich Village, on the private railraod of the

Newton Falls Paper Company…. This improvised clam is the log loader and the bucket was home made at the Paper Compnay blacksmith shop.”

4 11 Photo - #1 Upper Left – log train coming into Aldrich #2, #3, & #4 photos are of children (boys) none are identified Photo – view of “Crooked Tresth” on railroad from Aldrich to the Middle Branch Photo – Part of lumber crew at Cranberry Lake winter of 1908 Photo - Sheet 1 photo #1 upper – logs from John Shannon job Sheet 1 photo #2 lower – log sluice [photo says Newton Falls Dam] Sheet 2 photo #1 upper – [new bridge log cmap] Sheet 2 photo #2 lower – [5 men and railroad car] couple of the men are identified Ed

Johns and Ralph Johns Photo - photo #1 man with team of horses and load of logs photo #2 3 men operating a machine [looks like a loader of sorts] photo #3 man with 8 point buck hanging on porch

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Vermonters who Settled in N.Y. – St. Lawrence County Alphabetized Listing

from the collection of Watson Berry Manuscript Collection 39 - Box 4 - Folder 4

Notes: page refers to the page on the original document that the name appeared. It seems to me that there are errors in spelling as well as dates. I have left them as is. dl Page Name From in VT. Settled Year 3 Abernathy, Calvin Cornwall Waddington Born 1797 6 Ainsworth, Mrs. R. L. Lawrence 1826 2 Allen, Horace Williston Potsdam 1816 A descendant of Ira Allen, brother of Ethan Allen, Educated University of Vermont. Surrogate 9 Atwater, Hiram Williston Norfolk 1828 Born 1802 8 Austin, O. Potsdam 1816 2 Baldwin, Benjamin Gordon Bradford Potsdam 1806 Graduated Dartmouth College 1827. Surrogate 1887. County Clerk 2 Baldwin, Silas Dorset Born 1797. Educated Middleburg College, Lawyer. Finished Clerkship in Silas Wright’s Canton Office.

Captain of Militia, successful Farmer. 3 Benson, Seth Benson Potsdam 1835 Born 1798. Farmer. 8 Benson, Seth Potsdam 1820 7 Bixby, P.C. Chittenden County Norfolk 1811 3 Bixby, Percy C. Underhill, Chittenden Co. Madrid [Just says 1802 not sure if born then or came to Madrid then] 5 Blowers, David Grand Isle Brasher 1824 Settled in Quaker Settlement Town of Brasher 4 Bond, Luch Orwell Hopkinton Married to Joel Witherell 8 Boody, Joseph Colton 1938 [sic] probably means 1838 7 Bridges, J.O. Massena 1826 8 Brooks, E.D. Potsdam 1819 4 Brush, Eliphalet Bennington Hopkinton 1802 Born 1781. Married Linda Peer of Vergennes 4 Brush, Joseph Bennington Hopkinton 1808 Born 1783. Married Clarissa Sheldon of Pawlet, VT. 6 Bugbee, D.L. Lawrence 1842 8 Burrows, Aaron Crary Mills 1816 6 Butler, S.D. Colton 1838 5 Cahoon, Henry C. Canton 1821 Wife Laura Sanford 4 Chittenden, Charles Bennington Hopkinton 1803 Was a Justice of the Peace for 43 years. 1 Clark, Dr. Darius Westbridge Malone 1822 ca Born 1798 8 Clark, F. V. Parishville [n.d.] 7 Cogswell, E. L. Madrid 1807 5 Converse, Parker Middlesex Stockholm 1822 Born 1799. Arrived there with 47 cents, a yoke of oxen, a cow, a colt and seven sheep. Built up and operated

a farm of 500 acres. 5 Corbin, Peter Grand Isle Brasher 1824 Settled in Quaker Settlement Town of Brasher.

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3 Cox, Gardner Chester Madrid 1814 Born 1794. Built a pioneer starch factory and grist mill. 7 Crane, James Lisbon 1849 8 Crouch, N.C. Parishville 1839 8 Crouch, O.F. Southville 1861 7 Crowley, Isacc Rutland Massena 1826 8 Currier, S. Potsdam 1806 5 Daggett, David Cornwall Parishville 1817 Born 1809. Came to Parishville with parents. 8 Davis, Dan H. South Hero Born in South Hero in 1811. 8 Dayton, Isaac Potsdam 1817 3 Dayton, Lyman H. Panton Potsdam 1812 A large farmer 8 Dayton, L.H. Potsdam 1817 6 Derby, Captain Hiry Huntington Russell 1828 Born 1817 2 Dixon, Nathan First Principal at St. Lawrence Academy in 1816 with 42 students. 7 Donoghue, A.F. Windsor Massena 1851 Born in Windsor 7 Durkee, A. H. Windsor County Norfolk 1811 Born in Windsor County 3 Dustin, Mary C. Tunbridge Potsdam married John May. A descendant of the famous Hannah Dustin. 8 Dutton, Willard Southville 1861 7 Farmer, Dr. Irs Lisbon 1830 7 Farmer, Samuel Chester Heuvelton 1831 Born Chester, Vermont 8 Fay, Elliot Potsdam 1853 8 Ferris, Ira Potsdam 1808 6 Ferris, T. H. Williston Lawrenceville Born 1834 Williston, Educated Bakersfield Academy. Held many offices including County Clerkship. 7 Field, William T. Norfolk 1842 5 Fish, Hiram Ira Massena Born 1805 Ira, Rutland County. Was one of the organizers of the Farmers National Bank of Malone. 7 Fish, Hiram Massena 1840 9 Fletcher, Daniel S. Middlesbury Hopkinton Born Middlesbury in 1798, died at Hopkinton in 1886. 3 Floyd, Dr. William New Haven Norfolk 1829 Born New Haven 1800 8 Freeman, O. Potsdam 1815 7 Gaskell, George Lisbon 1830 6 Gibson, James Windsor DeKalb 1 Giffin, David Bennington Ogdensburg 1800 Born Bennington 1788. Active in War 1812. 6 Gill, G.S. Windsor Canton 1832 7 Gladding, W. L. Addison County Norfolk 1826 7 Goodrich, Isaac Massena 1825 7 Goodwin, Nathan Morristown 1835 8 Green, R.C. Potsdam 1821 4 Greene, Abigail Hopkinton Married Jonah Sanford 5 Hale, Col. Ira Rutland Stockholm 1823 Born Rutland 1800. Was made a Colonel in the New York Militia in President Jackson’s administration. 8 Hart, Henry Parishville 1824 5 Haven, Mary Rupert Gouverneur

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Married Henry Douglas Smith 3 Hawley, Tilness Shaftesbury Potsdam 1812 Born 1796. Farmer. 6 Hedding, Henry Lawrence 1826 2 Hopkins, Aaron Townsend Williamstown Potsdam 1823 Principal Newton Academy. built a tannery. 8 Hopkins, A. T. Potsdam 1824 4 Hopkins, Isaac R. Vergennes Hopkinton 1805 Born Vergennes 1788. Came with parents to Hopkinton, Educated at University of Vermont. Married Sophie

Woodridge of Vergennes. 7 Horton, E. J. Massena 1840 4 Howard, Appleton C. St. Albans Born St. Albans 1814. Married Leonora Loomis of Milton, Vt. 8 Howe, Brigham Potsdam 1826 8 Howe, Fred Potsdam 1836 8 Howe, H. H. Potsdam 1826 8 Hubbard, R. P. Parishville 1848 6 Hulburd, Luther Lawrence 1806 7 Hutchins, S. B. Norfolk 1837 9 Jackson, Asa Newton, Mass. Born at Newton, Mass. 1761 1 Judson, Eben Ogdensburg Father of Roscious W. Judson. Colonel of 106th, New York Infantry. 4 Kellogg, Franklin E. Shoreham, VT. Fort Jackson Born Shoreham, Vt. 1816 4 Kent, Artemas Dorset, VT. Hopkinton 1806 Born Dorset, Vt. 1787 9 Langdon, Peter Dorset, VT. Canton 1807 about 9 Lawrence, Amos Born 1775, Died 1869 4 Lawrence, Royal Bridgeport, VT Stockholm 1835 Born Bridgeport, Vt. 1818. Settled in Stockholm 1835. Moved to Hopkinton 1867. One of the leading men of

that town. 6 Lee, Dr. J. S. Canton 1859 Professor. Founder of College Department of St. Lawrence University. Born Vermont. 5 Lewis, Benjamin Green Stockholm 1828 Born Vermont 1803 8 Lewis, William Hiram Stockholm 1823 8 Lockwood, A. L. Potsdam 1819 4 Loomis, Leonora Milton, VT Married Appleton C. Howard 1 Low, Lois Ogdensburg 1825 Married Dr. Socrates V. Sherman. Came to Ogdensburg from Vermont on horseback with her husband. 6 Lyman, Asabel Colton 1812 Born Vermont. 6 Martin, Ephriam Bradford Lawrence 1806 Came to Potsdam with Joseph St. Clair and Avery Sanders of Middlesex, Vt. by sleigh. 2 Matthews, David New Haven Potsdam 1823 Born New Haven, VT. 1798 8 Matthews, David Potsdam 1822 3 May, John Richmond Potsdam Richmond, Vt. 1816. Came to Potsdam when 21. 8 May, John Potsdam 1836 6 McEuen, Capt. Carlton Hinesburg Lawrence 1825 Born Hinesburg, VT. 1791. 7 McLaren, John Heuvelton 1835 1 McNaughton, James Ogdensburg

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Born Chittenden County, Vt. Came to Potsdam and settled in Ogdensburg. A Lawyer. 6 Mead, Henry Canton 1867 8 Meacham, A. M. Potsdam 1822 6 Merrill, Dyer L. Tunbridge Hopkinton 1837 Born Tunbridge, Vt. 1809 9 Merrill, Henry North Lawrence 9 Merrill, Sylvia Webster New Haven Born New Haven, Vt. 1803. Mother of Henry Merrill 4 Merritt, Charlotte Georgia, VT. Hopkinton Married Elias Post 2 Miner, E. Cornwall Ogdensburg 1828 Born Cornwall, VT. 1794. Built first sidewalk in Canton and laid first section of plank road out of Canton. 5 Moore, John W. Poultney Russell 1830 Born Poultney, VT. 1800. 8 Morrill, F. Pierrpont 1836 7 Morrison, Beriah Rennsselaer Falls 1814 9 Munger, George Washington Middlesbury Colton 1840 Born Middlesbury, VT. in 1819 8 Newton, Orange Stockholm 1826 7 Nightengale, Alfred Lisbon 1828 2 Norton, Elihu Canton 1805 Born Middleburg, VT. A Revolution pensioner. 8 Nye, John Stockholm 1865 9 Olin, Benjamin Addison Canton 1810 Born Addison, VT 1786 9 Olin, Calib, Jr. Shaftsbury Canton 1808 Born Shaftsbury, VT. 1778 9 Olin, Henry Shaftsbury Canton 1814 Born Shaftsbury, VT. 1792 9 Olin, Joseph Shaftsbury Canton 1810 Born Shaftsbury, VT. 1784 9 Olin, Justin Canton 1812 Born 1788 9 Olin, Thomas D. Shaftsbury Canton 1800 Born Shaftsbury, VT. 1779 3 Owen, Luther S. Potsdam 1835 Born Burlington 1809. Farmer 8 Owen, L. S. Potsdam 1836 8 Page, Joseph Stockholm 1834 3 Parker, A. X. Addison County Potsdam Born Addison County, VT. 1831. Lawyer. Member of Congress, Assist. U.S. Attorney General. 8 Parker, A. X. Potsdam 1838 4 Parker, Dr. Francis Claredon Hopkinton 1819 Born Clarendon, VT 1790. Surgeon in War 1812. 9 Parr, Thomas South Kingston, RI Born 1778 in South Kingston, Rhode Island 4 Peer, Linda Vergennes Hopkinton Married Eliphalet Brush 2 Perry, William Clarendon Canton 1804 Born Clarendon, VT 1795. Captain of Militia. Successful Farmer. 4 Phelps, Jacob Orwell Hopkinton 1838 Built up a farm of 700 acres. 5 Phelps, John Grand Isle Brasher 1824 Settled in Quaker Settlement Town of Brasher 6 Phelps, L. M. (Miss) Hopkinton 1821 6 Pitt, S. W. Canton 1844 8 Post, A. Potsdam 1803

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4 Post, Elias Dorset, VT Hopkinton Born Dorset, Vt. 1798. Came to Hopkinton with his parents, Reuben & Esther Post. Mr. Post was carrying on

his Hopkinton Farm in 1878 when the “St. Lawrence County History” was published. 4 Post, Esther Dorset, VT. Hopkinton See Post, Elias 4 Post, Reuben Dorset, Vt. Hopkinton See Post, Elias 3 Rawson, Chandler Chester Madrid 1820 Born Chester Vt. 1818. Came with his Parents to Madrid. 7 Rawson, W. C. Windsor County Norfolk 1820 3 Reddington, George Vergennes Waddington Born Vergennes Vt. 1798. Came to Waddington via Montreal. Waddington then known as “the west”.

Member of Assembly, Judge of common please, a leading promoter of Northern Railroad. 3 Reddington, James Waddington Son of Jacon Reddington of Vermont 3 Reddington, Jacon Father of James Reddington 7 Reed, William L. Madrid 1814 5 Reeve, Benjamin Addison County Stockholm 1828 Born Addison County, VT 1807. 9 Richardson, Charles Fairfax Morristown 1820 Born Fairfax, Vt. 1815 1 Russell, John Leslie Fairfax Malone 1807 Born Fairfax, VT. 1805. Graduate University of Vermont. Father of Leslie W. Russell. Was largely

instrumental in obtaining charter for Northern railroad. Married Mary S. Wead of Malone a native of Brandon.

1 Russell, Leslie W. Son of John Leslie Russell 6 St. Clair, Joseph Middlesex Lawrence 1806 Came to Lawrence with Avery Sanders and Ephriam Martin by sleigh 8 Sabin, A. P. Pierrpont 1839 7 Sanborn, Dr. Lewis Heuvelton 1826 6 Sanders, Avery Middlesex Lawrence 1806 Came to Lawrence with Joseph St. Clair and Ephriam Martin by sleigh. 2 Sanderson, Ebenezer Shrewsbury Canton Born Shrewsbury, VT. 1814. 4 Sanford, Jonah Cornwall Hopkinton Born Cornwall, VT 1790. Held many important offices and at the age of 71 raised the 92nd Regiment of New

York Volunteers. 5 Sanford, Laura Canton 1821 Married Henry C. Cahoon 8 Sargeant, Amos Potsdam 1824 1 Sawyer, William H. Ferrisburg Canton Born Ferrisburg, VT. Supreme Court Judge 6 Scripter, William Hermon 1823 1 Seymour, George N. Springfield Ogdensburg 1808 Came to Ogdensburg when 14 in 1808. Got a job on recommendation of General Lewis Morris. A successful

merchant. 8 Shattuck, E. A. Parishville For many years proprietor of Shattuck’s Hotel in 1854. 4 Sheldon, Clarissa Pawlet Hopkinton Married too Joseph Brush 3 Shepard, Chauncey L. Georgia Norfolk 1823 Superintendent of construction of Northern Railroad 1849-1850. 6 Shepard, Oscar F. Middletown Born Middletown, Vt. 1813. Outstanding teacher. Taught school including Quaker Settlement School 22

years. Married Elizabeth Wilber of Grand Isle, Vt.

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1 Sherman, Dr. M. W. Castleton Ogdensburg 1847 Born Castleton, VT. Graduate of Castleton Medical College. 1 Sherman, Dr. Socrates V. Washington County Heuvelton 1825 Born Washington County, VT. 1801. Moved to Ogdensburg. Member of Congress 1860. Surgeon 34th

Volunteers 5 Smith, Ansel S. Cornwall Parishville 1815 Born Cornwall, VT. 1809 6 Smith, George Hopkinton 1837 5 Smith, Henry Douglas Pawlet Gouverneur 1824 Born Pawlet, VT. 1789. Served in Legislature and other offices. Married Mary Haven of Rupert VT. 6 Smith, Hiram D. Lawrence 1856 2 Smith, William Shoreham Potsdam Received one of the first deeds to land in Potsdam. 320 acres for $800.00 8 Smith, William A. Potsdam 1804 2 Squire, William Orrin Dorset Canton Born Dorset, Vt. 1806 2 Startwell, Owen J. Glover St. Lawrence County 1863 Born Glover, VT. 1829 8 Stanton, A. B. Potsdam 1849 8 Stickney, J. D. Potsdam 1840 7 Stillman, Rowell Orange County Ogdensburg 1833 6 Taggart, William S. Charlotte Lawrenceville 1824 Born Charlotte, VT . Farmed 640 acres. 2 Tappan, Charles O. Addison Potsdam 1853 Born Addison, VT 1831. U.S. Attorney 1861. First President St. Lawrence County Bar Association. Supreme

Court Judge. 8 Tappan, Charles O. Potsdam 1853 7 Thurston, Ira Heuvelton 1822 Opened a hotel in Heuvelton. Came with E.L. Wright 1 Tracy, Festus Orwell Canton Born Orwell, VT. Assistant Surveyor of St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties. 8 Vilas, Peter Potsdam 1840 3 Wadleigh, Luther E. Starksboro Potsdam Born Starksboro, VT. 1837. Lawyer 3 Wait, Martial L. Shoreham Potsdam 1819 3 Waldron, Silas Cornwall Waddington Born Cornwall, VT. 1797 5 Warren, Russell Guilford Depeyster 1847 Born Guilford, VT. 1814. Shipped first consignment of butter to Boston over Northern Railroad. Perhaps that

shipment was the first made in the first refrigerator ever built which was designed by a Vermonter named Wilders. It was built in the Malone Shops 1951[sic] (probably should be 1851???)

1 Wead, Mary S. Brandon Canton Of Malone and a native of Brandon. Married John Leslie Russell. 3 Wheeler, Eber Bridgeport Potsdam 1823 Born Bridgeport, VT 1796. Farmer 5 Whipple, Allen Parishville 1832 Served as Supervisor 8 Whipple, Allen Parishville 1822 7 White, H. B. Chittenden County Massena 1854 9 Whitman, William D. Born 1871, Son of George Madison Whitman 6 Wilber, Elizabeth Grand Isle Married Oscar F. Shepard 8 Wilson, C. J. Potsdam 1853 6 Wilson, W. B. St. Albans Gouverneur 1862 6 Witherell, H. H. Lester Depeyster 1836 4 Witherell, Joel Hancock Hopkinton 1828

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Born Hancock VT. 1812. Married to Luch Bond of Orwell, VT 6 Witherell, Thomas H. Lester Depeyster 1836 6 Witter, Henry C. Lawrence 1840 8 Wright. E. L. Heuvelton Came with Ira Thurston 8 Wright, O. Potsdam 1806 1 Wright, Pliny Weybridge Born Weybridge, VT. 1808. Educated at Middlebury College. A Brother of Silas Wright. 2 Wright. Silas Weybridge Canton Came with his parents from Connecticut to Weybridge, VT. Graduated Middlebury College 1815.

Member of Congress. U.S. Senator when 36. Governor. 8 Wood, Ansel Potsdam 1837 4 Woodridge, Sophie Vergennes Hopkinton Married to Isaac R. Hopkins 6 Woods, Hiram Lawrence 1838