Willard Shurtleff Augsbury was born August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York. He received a liberal education in the public schools, at Ives Seminary, Phillips-Exeter Academy and at Yale University, in which institution he was a former member of the class of 1881, discontinuing his studies at the end of his freshman year to enter business.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president and has continued to serve in that capacity.
His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On September 12, 1893,
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell) Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations.
Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons:
Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children.
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Willard S. wife's maiden name was Mary Ellis, born April 25, 1863, and died June
17, 1920. Willard S. was born in Alexandria township, August 31, 1858. At the age of twelve· he removed with his family to Antwerp, where he has since resided. He was
educated at Ives Seminary, Phillips Exeter Academy, and attended Yale University one year. He se1·ved i11 the New York State Assembly during the years 1915-16-17 and is
now State Senator from the 37th Senatorial Disfrict. Mr. Augsbury is interested in farming and banking.
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b.31 Aug 1858 Plessis, Jefferson, New York, United States
d.15 Aug 1939 New York, United States
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury was born August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York. He received a liberal education in the public schools, at Ives Seminary, Phillips-Exeter Academy and at Yale University, in which institution he was a former member of the class of 1881, discontinuing his studies at the end of his freshman year to enter business.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president and has continued to serve in that capacity.
His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On September 12, 1893,
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell) Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.
Biography, in Unknown Source.
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations.
Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons:
Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury (August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York – August 15, 1939 in Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY) was an American businessman, banker and politician from New York.
Life
He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1876.[1] Then he attended Yale College for a year, but left without degree.
He married Mary Ellis (1863–1920), but they had no children. Mary Augsbury was Regent of the New York State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1913 and 1914.[2]
Willard Augsbury and his brother Frank established in 1898 the first electric light network in Antwerp. They also established a paper mill, and in 1914 Willard became President of the Bank of Antwerp.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Jefferson Co., 2nd D.) in 1915, 1916 and 1917; and a member of the New York State Senate (37th D.) in 1923 and 1924.
He died on August 15, 1939, in Antwerp, New York;[3] and was buried at the Hillside Cemetery there.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president and has continued to serve in that capacity.
His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On September 12, 1893,
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell) Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations.
Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons:
Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children.
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Willard S. wife's maiden name was Mary Ellis, born April 25, 1863, and died June
17, 1920. Willard S. was born in Alexandria township, August 31, 1858. At the age of twelve· he removed with his family to Antwerp, where he has since resided. He was
educated at Ives Seminary, Phillips Exeter Academy, and attended Yale University one year. He se1·ved i11 the New York State Assembly during the years 1915-16-17 and is
now State Senator from the 37th Senatorial Disfrict. Mr. Augsbury is interested in farming and banking.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury
b.31 Aug 1858 Plessis, Jefferson, New York, United States
d.15 Aug 1939 New York, United States
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Biography, in Unknown Source.
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury was born August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York. He received a liberal education in the public schools, at Ives Seminary, Phillips-Exeter Academy and at Yale University, in which institution he was a former member of the class of 1881, discontinuing his studies at the end of his freshman year to enter business.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president and has continued to serve in that capacity.
His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On September 12, 1893,
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell) Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.
Biography, in Unknown Source.
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations.
Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons:
Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury (August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York – August 15, 1939 in Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY) was an American businessman, banker and politician from New York.
Life
He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1876.[1] Then he attended Yale College for a year, but left without degree.
He married Mary Ellis (1863–1920), but they had no children. Mary Augsbury was Regent of the New York State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1913 and 1914.[2]
Willard Augsbury and his brother Frank established in 1898 the first electric light network in Antwerp. They also established a paper mill, and in 1914 Willard became President of the Bank of Antwerp.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Jefferson Co., 2nd D.) in 1915, 1916 and 1917; and a member of the New York State Senate (37th D.) in 1923 and 1924.
He died on August 15, 1939, in Antwerp, New York;[3] and was buried at the Hillside Cemetery there.
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury was born August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York. He received a liberal education in the public schools, at Ives Seminary, Phillips-Exeter Academy and at Yale University, in which institution he was a former member of the class of 1881, discontinuing his studies at the end of his freshman year to enter business.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president and has continued to serve in that capacity.
His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On September 12, 1893,
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell) Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations.
Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons:
Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children.
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Willard S. wife's maiden name was Mary Ellis, born April 25, 1863, and died June
17, 1920. Willard S. was born in Alexandria township, August 31, 1858. At the age of twelve· he removed with his family to Antwerp, where he has since resided. He was
educated at Ives Seminary, Phillips Exeter Academy, and attended Yale University one year. He se1·ved i11 the New York State Assembly during the years 1915-16-17 and is
now State Senator from the 37th Senatorial Disfrict. Mr. Augsbury is interested in farming and banking.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury
b.31 Aug 1858 Plessis, Jefferson, New York, United States
d.15 Aug 1939 New York, United States
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Biography, in Unknown Source.
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury was born August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York. He received a liberal education in the public schools, at Ives Seminary, Phillips-Exeter Academy and at Yale University, in which institution he was a former member of the class of 1881, discontinuing his studies at the end of his freshman year to enter business.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president and has continued to serve in that capacity.
His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On September 12, 1893,
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell) Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.
Biography, in Unknown Source.
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations.
Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons:
Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury (August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York – August 15, 1939 in Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY) was an American businessman, banker and politician from New York.
Life
He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1876.[1] Then he attended Yale College for a year, but left without degree.
He married Mary Ellis (1863–1920), but they had no children. Mary Augsbury was Regent of the New York State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1913 and 1914.[2]
Willard Augsbury and his brother Frank established in 1898 the first electric light network in Antwerp. They also established a paper mill, and in 1914 Willard became President of the Bank of Antwerp.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Jefferson Co., 2nd D.) in 1915, 1916 and 1917; and a member of the New York State Senate (37th D.) in 1923 and 1924.
He died on August 15, 1939, in Antwerp, New York;[3] and was buried at the Hillside Cemetery there.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president and has continued to serve in that capacity.
His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On September 12, 1893,
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell) Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations.
Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons:
Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children.
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Willard S. wife's maiden name was Mary Ellis, born April 25, 1863, and died June
17, 1920. Willard S. was born in Alexandria township, August 31, 1858. At the age of twelve· he removed with his family to Antwerp, where he has since resided. He was
educated at Ives Seminary, Phillips Exeter Academy, and attended Yale University one year. He se1·ved i11 the New York State Assembly during the years 1915-16-17 and is
now State Senator from the 37th Senatorial Disfrict. Mr. Augsbury is interested in farming and banking.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury
b.31 Aug 1858 Plessis, Jefferson, New York, United States
d.15 Aug 1939 New York, United States
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Biography, in Unknown Source.
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury was born August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York. He received a liberal education in the public schools, at Ives Seminary, Phillips-Exeter Academy and at Yale University, in which institution he was a former member of the class of 1881, discontinuing his studies at the end of his freshman year to enter business.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected president and has continued to serve in that capacity.
His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons: Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On September 12, 1893,
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury married Mary Ellis, who was born in Antwerp, New York, April 25, 1863, and died suddenly in New York City, June 17, 1920, a daughter of John D. and Mary J. (Buell) Ellis. There were no children of this marriage.
Biography, in Unknown Source.
Willard Shurtleff Augsbury, Republican, who represents the Second District of Jefferson county, has been a lifelong resident of the district he represents, having been born in the town of Alexandria, 31 Aug 1858 [Plessis, Jefferson, NY]. He was educated at Ives Seminary (since converted into the Antwerp High School), Philips Exeter Academy and Yale University (one year). Since 1870 his home has been in Antwerp, where he has been active in the business and public life of that town. He is interested in paper manufacturing but not actively. He is president of the Bank of Antwerp and a director in certain other corporations.
Until nominated for Assemblyman in 1914, Mr. Augsbury was never a candidate for office excepting that for many years he has held various village offices. Speaker Sweet in 1915 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Assembly Committees: Internal Affairs, Banks, Commerce and Navigation. Renominated in 1915 Mr. Augsbury received 4,847 votes to 2,542 votes cast for Carl T. Kapfer, Democrat. Speaker Sweet in 1916 appointed Mr. Augsbury a member of the following Committees: Internal Affairs, Public Education, and Banks. He died in 1939, aged 80.
The Bank of Antwerp was reorganized and in 1914, he was elected president of the institution, which position he still holds (1927). He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1915, 1916 and 1917: and in 1922 he was elected to the Senate of New York State, where he served for a term of two years. He was one of the founders of the Antwerp Free Library in 1908, and was its president until 1919 at which time the original library was succeeded by the Crosby Public Library, of which he was elected resident and has continued to serve in that capacity. His fraternal affiliations are with Antwerp Lodge, No. 226, Free and Accepted Masons:
Watertown Commandery, Knights Templar; and Media Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He married 12 Sep 1893 Mary Ellis b. 26 Apr 1863, Antwerp, NY; d. suddenly 17 Jun 1920 in New York City; dau. of John D. Ellis *and Mary J. Buell; State Regent D.A.R.; educated Ives Sem., Antwerp, and Vassar College; She was active in patriotic organizations; member Nat. Soc. Patriotic Women of America and Nat. Soc. Daughters of Am. Revolution. Mem. Saturday Club, Antwerp, NY. No children.
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Willard Shurtleff Augsbury (August 31, 1858 in Plessis, Jefferson County, New York – August 15, 1939 in Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY) was an American businessman, banker and politician from New York.
Life
He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1876.[1] Then he attended Yale College for a year, but left without degree.
He married Mary Ellis (1863–1920), but they had no children. Mary Augsbury was Regent of the New York State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1913 and 1914.[2]
Willard Augsbury and his brother Frank established in 1898 the first electric light network in Antwerp. They also established a paper mill, and in 1914 Willard became President of the Bank of Antwerp.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Jefferson Co., 2nd D.) in 1915, 1916 and 1917; and a member of the New York State Senate (37th D.) in 1923 and 1924.
He died on August 15, 1939, in Antwerp, New York;[3] and was buried at the Hillside Cemetery there.
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