BIOGRAPHIES
(Source:
Schenectady County, New
York : its history to the close of the nineteenth century
unknown: New York History Co., 1902 - Yates, Austin A.)
Transcribing by Sharon Wick
Edwards, Henry S.
Eger, W. C.
Eisenmenger,
Frederick, Hon. |
Ellis, John*
Ellis, William Dewar*
Endres, Jacob |
Engleman, David B.
Ennis, Alexander, M. D. |
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W. C. Eger was born in the city of
Berlin, Germany, but was brought to this country when one year
old. After residing three years in New York City, his
parents removed to Schoharie County, N. Y., but subsequently
came to Schenectady, and here W. C. Eger was an apprentice at
the machinist's trade for nine years.
Having learned the trade, he went to Europe for a year,
after which he returned to this country and embarked in the
florists business with his father. In 1878 he went into
this business alone, and is still so engaged, conducting one of
the finest florist's establishments in this part of the state.
In April, 1878, W. C. Eger married Sophia Freitag.
They have two sons, Julius and Lewis. His wife died in
June, 1901. Mr. Eger is a member of the Red Men and the
Mohawk organization. His parents were John C. and Emily (Hasserick)
Eger. |
Hon. Frederick Eisenmenger was
born in the city of Schenectady, N. Y., Mar. 21, 1849, and
received his early education in the schools of his native place.
In 1862 he left school and enlisted in the 134th Regiment, New
York Volunteer Infantry. He was a member of Company B, and
his father, who was a soldier in the same regiment, was a member
of Company K. He served until the close of the war, and
was with Herman in his famous march from Atlanta to the sea.
He received his honorable discharge June 10, 1865, after which
he returned home and served an apprenticeship at the trade of
machinist in the Schenectady Locomotive Works, where he remained
until May 2, 1882. Upon that date he was appointed Police
Justice, to which office he was elected in 1883. He was
re-elected in 1887, 1891, 1895, 1899, and in fact, has held the
office continuously since his appointment in 1883, a record
which speaks volumes for his high efficiency and public
popularity in the discharge of his duties in this office.
In 1874 Judge Eisenmenger married Louise, daughter of
Lewis and Louise Pepper. They have two children, namely,
Frederick L. and Clara L. Judge Eisenmenger's parents were
Ferdinand and Wilhelmina (Lamann) Eisenmenger, both of whom were
natives of Germany. They came to the United States some
time between 1840 and 1850. Ferdinand Eisenmenger served
as a soldier in the War of the Rebellion and was killed in the
Battle of Resaca, Ga., May 16, 1864.
Since the foregoing was written Judge Eisenmenger was
elected mayor of the city of Schenectady, on Nov. 3, 1903. |
Jacob Endres, son of Joseph and
Mary (Ellis) Endres, was born in Schenectady, N. Y., Sept. 6,
1860, and was educated in the public schools and the Union
School of Schenectady. At the age of twenty-three Mr.
Endres began farming on his own account in Schenectady County,
and has always followed this occupation.
On June 16, 1883, Jacob Endres married Mary, daughter
of Leo and Frances (Link) Greeley, and they have a family of
five children, the second youngest of whom died Dec. 20, 1901.
Mr. Endres takes an active interest in public affairs
and politics, but has always avoided public office. |
David B. Engleman was
born in Schenectady, N.Y., May 21, 1854, and was educated in the
schools of his native place. After spending a year as a
clerk in a dry goods house he engaged in the paint business in
1872 with T. B. Thornton, under the firm name of T. B. Thornton
& Company. The firm name was subsequently changed to
Engleman & Thornton, and in 1882 to Engleman & Bellinger,
when Myron Bellinger became a member of the firm. They
conduct a large wholesale and retail business in paints and also
manufacture to a considerable extent themselves. The house
has a high reputation throughout Schenectady and the surrounding
country, and does a large business.
Mr. Engleman is a member of St. George's Lodge, No. 6,
F. and A. M., St. George's Chapter, No. 157, R. A. M., St.
George's Commandery, No. 37, Knights Templar, and to the Council
at Troy. He is a past master of the Blue Lodge, past high
priest of the Chapter and a member of the Grand Lodge. He
is also a member of the Mohawk Club, and was school commissioner
in the years 1888 and 1889.
On February 8, 1878, David B. Engleman married Malinda
Bellinger, who died in 1882. In June, 1889, he married
Irene S. Robison, his present wife. Mr. Engleman's parents
were Solomon and Magdalene (Bellinger) Engleman, and he was
their only child. His father was a native of Berlin, and
came to the United States in 1840. He was born in 1799 and
died in 1882. |
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