History of Ossining New York

Ossining New York, Northeast corner of Spring Street and Broad Avenue

The “Ossining Chamber of Commerce Golden Jubilee, 1901-1951” commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Village of Ossining, New York, which was celebrated from September 23-29, 1951. This publication, produced by the Ossining Chamber of Commerce, reflects on the rich history and development of the village, the oldest incorporated village in Westchester County, founded in 1813.

Edwin Linus Todd of Ossining NY

Edwin Linus Todd8, (Rufus L.7, Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 30, 1856, married June 6, 1883, Florence Craig Washburne. He was a merchant in Ossining, N. Y., where he has been for many years, senior warden of Trinity Church. Children: 2240. Helen Ward. 2241. Margaret Kip.

Rufus Linus Todd of Ossining NY

Rufus Linus Todd7, (Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 24, 1807, died July 22, 1856, married first, Adaline Speaight, who was born Nov. 15, 1809, died May 13, 1848, married second, Mary Helen, daughter of Gen. Aaron and Maryù (Watson) Ward. He was a merchant in New York City. About 1850 he retired and bought a farm in Ossining, N. Y. Children by Adaline Speaight: *1508. Rufus L., b. Feb. 6, 1834. *1509. Richard Speaight, b. June 2, 1838. 1510. Uel, b. May 6, 1833, d. May 19, 1836. 1511. Laura, b. Nov. 3, 1834, d. March 19, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Howard P. Mansfield

Mansfield, Howard P.; chemical business; born, Cleveland, May 5, 1884; son of I. Howard and Emily Page Mansfield; educated, Holbrooks Military School, Ossining, N. Y., 1899-1902; Yale University, Sheffield Scientific School, 1905, P. H. B.; married, Cleveland, Dec. 2, 1907, Valentine Morris; one daughter, Elizabeth Morris Mansfield; with the Grasselli Chemical Co., since Sept. 11, 1905; member Board of managers Y. M. C. A.; member Chi Phi Fraternity. Recreations: Hand Ball, Tennis, and Golf.

Gilbert M. Todd of Ossining NY

Gilbert M. Todd8, (Stephen7, Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born in Salem, N. Y., Nov. 7, 1833, died Oct. 7, 1908, married Jan. 24, 1856, Eleanor F. Hull. For fifteen years he served as supervisor of the town of Ossining, New York. He also held several other positions of trust in the town. Children: 2227. Alice Baker, b. Oct. 15, 1856, twin with the next. 2228. Charlotte Louise, b. Oct. 15, 1856; both of these twins live with their mother in Ossining, N. Y. 2229. Theodore Clarence, b. Feb. 4, 1858, d. June 4, 1858. 2230. Eleanor Hull, b. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William Barriss McAllister

McAllister, William Barriss; contractor; born, Cleveland, March 5, 1877; son of Arthur and Emma Barriss McAllister; educated, public schools, Cleveland, Mount Pleasant Academy, Ossining, N. Y., Case School of Applied Science, 1896; married, April 10, 1913, Martha Weed; started in business as manager of A. McAllister, builder, September, 1896 bought business from estate in 1898; pres. the W. B. McAllister Co.; member Cleveland Engineering Society, Builders Exchange (two years pres., four years director), Chamber of Commerce (two years a director), Phi Kappa Psi, Tavern, Euclid, and Cleveland Athletic Clubs.

Stephen Todd of Ossining NY

Stephen Todd7, (Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 20, 1803, died Feb. 12, 1875, married Dec. 28, 1825, Eliza Ann Baker. He was a farmer. They lived in Sing Sing, now Ossining, N. Y. Children: *1500. Albert, b. Nov. 20, 1826. 1501. Jane E., b. June 27, 1829, she lived in Ossining, N. Y. *1502. Gilbert M., b. Nov. 7, 1833.