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Born in Rochester 26 Feb 1853, the son of Samuel Percival Allen and Harriet Cornelia Stanley, Frederick received his education in the old Satterlee School. During this time his father was collector, Frederick was appointed cashier of the revnue office. At the end of his father's term, he became cashier of the Trader's National Bank. Later, when Frederick Cook and his associates purchased the Bank of Rochester and organized the German-American Bank, Mr. Allen was appointed cashier, a position he held until his death. He was director of the Rochester Trust and Safe Company and an elder and trustee of St. Peter's Presbyterian Church. On 10 May 1894, Mr. Allen was appointed a member of the Board of Trustees of the Sinking Fund of Rochester. He was once associate city treasurer, secretary and treasurer of the Rochester Clearing House Association, treasurer of the City Hospital, treasurer of the Rock Asphalt Paving Company and treasurer of the Rochester National Savings and Loan Association.

Josiah was born in Yonkers, New York on 27 Jult 1853, the son of Henry Anstice and Mary Saltonstall. He became a manufacturer in Rochester, New York where his brother Henry was rector of St. Lukes Episcopal Church. He was a memeber of the Rochester Historical Society, the Genesee Valley Club, and the Country Club of Rochester. His Revolutionary War ancestor was Nathaniel Saltonstall, Sr.

Born in Schuylerville, New York, on 29 May 1845, the son of Charles Huntington Chester and Julia Ann Thomas, Mr. Chester became a banker. He was a member of the Rochester Historical Society, The Genesee Valley Club and the Country Club of Rochester. His Revolutionary War ancestor was David Nevins.

Born in Rochester on 25 December 1853, the son of Freeman Clarke and Henrietta Jacqueline Ward, Edward spent his early years in Washington where his father held a high position in the government service. After earning his B.A. degree from Yale University he spent three years studying at Heidelberg and Berlin. He then studied law at Columbia Univeristy and earned his degreem, but never practiced. He returned to Rochester and entered business, becoming the president of the Rochester Box and Lumber Company. He was a member of the University Club of New York, the Genesee Valley Club, the Country Club of Rochester and a member of the Society of Colonial Wars. His Revolutionary War ancestor was Daniel Hand.

Freeman was born in Rochester , New York on 4 July 1864, the son of Freeman DeWitt Clarke and Jane E. Clarke. His brother, Roswell Sherman Clarke, was a charter member of the Rochester Chapter. Freeman worked at various times as a foreman, bookkeeper, clerk and finally as a shipper for the D.M. Hough & Co., a shoe manufacturer located at 111 Mill St. in Rochester. He died on 5 Decemeber 1902 at his home at 9 Grove Place. His untimely death at 38 was due to nephritis. His Revolutionary War Ancestor was Daniel Hand.

Born in Rochester 21 January 1856, the son of Freeman Clarke and Henrietta Jacqueline Ward, Isaac Sherman Clarke was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Genesee Valley Club, the Country Club of Rochester and the Society of Colonial Wars. His Revolutionary War ancestor was Daniel Hand.

Born in Albany, New York, on 24 April 1848, the son of John N. Cutler and Mary Elizabeth Goold, he moved to Rochester where he practiced architecture from 1872-1884. He then became associated with his brother, J. W. Cutler, in managing the Cutler Manufacturing Company, controlling and operating the Cutler mail chute patents. He was appointed by Gov. Morton to the commission to draft laws for the governemnt of cities of the second class in New York in 1895 and a presidential elector in 1897. He was a fellow of the American Institute of Architects; a member of the New York Architectural League; President of the Western New York Association of Architects; president and trustee of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce; and vice president for the Alliance bank. He was also a member of the Genesee Valley Club, Country Club of Rochester and the Society of Colonial Wars. His Revolutionary War ancestors were Nathan Cutler and Garritt Goewey.

Born in Albany, New York on 13 July 1857, the son of John N. Cutler and Mary Elizabeth Goold, Joseph Warren Cutler came to Rochester in 1879. For several years he was associated with his brother, James Goold Cutler, in practicing architecture until they formed the Cutler Manufacturing Company in 1884. He was also a director of L.L. Allen & Bros. Inc., and a director of the James Goold Company of Albany. He was one of the Board of Managers of the New York Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the first president of the Rochester Chapter. His Revolutionary War ancestors were Nathan Cutler and Garritt Goewey.

Born in Ballston Spa, New York in 10 October 1844, the son of Lorenzo Kelly and Sarah M. Wolcot, James was a Rochester manufacturer. He recieved his bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Rochester. He was a member of the Society of Colonial Wars. His Revolutionary War ancestors where Reuben Doolittle, Joseph Westcot, Reuben Hewit and Edward Howard.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut on 21 January 1843, the son of Charles Robinson and Nancy Maria Mulford, Arthur graduated from Yale University in 1864. He was a member of the Rochester Historical Society and the Genesee Valley Club. His Revolutionary War ancestor was Ichabod Norton.

Born in Rochester on 20 April 1828, the son of Thomas Hart Rochester and Phoebe Elizabeth Cuming, and grandson of Col. Nathaniel Rochester, founder of the City of Rochester. His father was president of the Rochester City Bank. At age 18 John went to work at his father's bank. Later he carried on a private banking business with his brother under the campany name of John H. Rochester & Bros. Three years later when the Mechanics of Savings Bank was chartered, he was eleceted secretary and treasurer, offices he held for 31 years. He was a member of the Genesee Valley Club, the Rochester Whist Club, president of the Rochester Historical Society, president of the Rochester Country Club, vice-president of the Board of Park Commissioners and a member of the St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He was the second president of the Rochester Chapter of the New York Society of the SAR. His Revolutionary War ancestor, was Col. Nathaniel Rochester, originally from Virginia. Col.

Born 3 December 1841, in Spencer, Massachusetts, the son of Brigham Sibley and Adaline Adams, Rufus came to Rochester and founded the Sibley, Lindsay and Curr Co. He was a member of the Rochester Historical Society and the Oraskaso Historical Society of Leicester, MA. His Revolutionary War ancestor was David Livermore.

Charles was born 8 April 1862, in Rochester, the son of Charles Frederick Smith and Sarah Gardner Long. Charles became a wholesale grocer. His Revolutionary War ancestor was Moses Long.

John Harry was born on 15 Novemeber 1843, in Rochester, the son of John R. Stedman and Hannah Wilson Brownell. John became a "transfer expert" after earning his A.M. degree from University of Rochester. He was a member of the Rochester Historical Society. His Revolutionary War ancestor was William Brownell.

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Physician. Born, New London, Conn., July 10, 1840. Degree of A.B and A.M. from Trinity College, and M..D. from Albany Medical College. Surgeon in 65th New York Volunteers; in actions about Petersburg, June, 1863; and in battles at Aldie, Occoquan, and Stafford Court House, Va., Gettysburg, Pa., Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, PEtersburg and Opequan, Va; never sick or wounded. Formerly Commisioner of Health of Rochester. Present Commissioner of State Board of Charities. Member of Rochester Historical Society, Folk Lore Society of London, G.A.R., Loyal Legion, Society of Colonial Wars, Colonial Order.

William was born on 16 September 1850 in Rochester, the son of Charles Howard Webb and Caroline Bloss. William recieved his Bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester in 1871. After graduation he became a lawyer. He was a member of the Genesee Valley Club, the Country Club of Rochester and the Mayflower Society. His Revolutionary War ancestor was Joseph Bloss.

Revised: 02/14/08.