Daniel obtained his education in the common schools and LaFargeville Academy. At the age of twenty he became an apprentice in the wagon shops of Albert Baxter at LaFargeville, under whom he served for two years and five months, becoming a most
capable workman. He was not ready, however, to apply himself to his trade, and a desire to see something more of the world led him to Rochester, where he was for about two years engaged in the construction department of the Rochester & Genesee
Valley Railroad. He then returned to Clayton, where he worked at his trade for three years, removing in 1858 to LaFargeville, where he took employment in the wagon shops of H. M. Krake, with whom he remained for a year. The following year he
passed in Carthage as a journeyman, and then formed a partnership with Joseph LeFlure, with whom he was associated in the wagon-making business for three and a half years. At the end of this time he went to Stone Mills, where he purchased a
farm of two hundred and twenty-five acres, which he cultivated for five years, then renting it and purchasing the general store of E. G. Brown, which he conducted successfully for eleven years, then selling it to W. B. Irving. After again
cultivating his farm for a period of five years, he sold it in March, 1883, and removed to LaFargeville. There he rented a blacksmith and wagon shop which he operated for two years. At the end of that time he purchased a lot and erected his
present business house, an edifice thirty by eighty feet, two stories high, devoting the ground floor to wagon manufacturing and storage rooms, and setting apart the upper story as a public hall. In addition to his manufacturing and repair
business Mr. Lingenfelter acts as agent for a number of leading companies dealing in wagons, harness, etc., and for more than thirty years he has had charge of the sale of agricultural machinery and implements in his own and adjoining towns.
In all these departments of his business Mr. Lingenfelter has been signally successful, yet it is to be said that his good fortune has been due to no adventitious aids, but has been well earned through close upright conduct as a merchant.Mr. Lingenfelter has been a worthy member of the Masonic fraternity for upwards of twenty-eight years, and is the oldest living member of his lodge (LaFargeville No. 171, F. and A. M.), in which he has held the stations of junior and
senior deacon, and in which he is senior master of ceremonies on all ceremonial occasions. He is a charter member of Penett Court No. 1171, Independent Order of Foresters, in which he has been chaplain for many years. In his early days, he
was a Democrat in politics, and during the middle fifties he was a prominent member of the American or "Know-Nothing" party, and assisted in organizing two lodges. At the outbreak of the Civil War his patriotic spirit became fully aroused, and
he allied himself with the Republican party, with which he has constantly affiliated to the present day. He was justice of the peace for twelve years, and held all the offices of the town, except that of supervisor.
Nancy was for many years a confirmed invalid and a great sufferer. She bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude, tenderly ministered to by her devoted husband and daughter, Arabella, who since the death of the mother has remained at home to
care for her father's comfort. Mr. & Mrs. Lingenfelter were both Lutherans in religion, and reared their children in the same faith.
Obituary: LaFARGEVILLE--The funeral of the late Miss Belle Lingenfelter was held from the Methodist Protestant church here on Monday afternoon, Rev. Ivan J. Howland, officiating.
Miss Lingenfelter was born in Clayton Jan. 31, 1857, a twin daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lingenfelter.
While she was young, the family moved to Stone Mills where Mr. Lingenfelter engaged in the mercantile business conducting the general store for about seven years, which store is now conducted by the Irwin brothers of that place.
When Mr. Henry left the business he moved to what is now known as the Brady farm where they lived for a short time after which he moved to LaFargeville and for many years conducted the wagon and harness shop in Main street.
After Mr. Henry's death several years ago, Miss Lingenfelter lived in the home in Main street until a few years ago her health began to fail as a result of several slight paralytic strokes. She finally was taken to the county house at
Watertown. For several weeks she has been ill with hardening of the arteries. She died Saturday. The sister, Mrs. Eugene Walrath of Chaumont, survives. Interment was made in Grove cemetery.
William received his primary education in the common schools, afterward attending a select private school. His early years were spent on the paternal farm, and at the age of twenty he began life for himself by operating a threshing machine.
For twelve years he plied this industry in such a manner as to render it highly profitable, and in 1872 came to Clayton village, where he engaged in business as a grain merchant, finding much patronage among the farmers. In 1888 he bought the
ground whereon he afterward erected his present office and warehouse, where he conducts an extensive and profitable business, dealing in grain of all kinds, flour, mill feed, bran, hay, salt, and cement. He is largely engaged in the coal and
wood business, and in 1903 erected the most spacious coalsheds to be found in this vicinity, capable of holding three thousand tons of coal, using his own vessels in transporting it from various points on the lakes and river, having a large
trade, not only in Clayton and vicinity, but also supplying a large number of private yachts belonging to the summer residents. He has also dealt very extensively in hay, in 1903 buying fourteen hundred tons. He is actively identified with
various interests which form an important part of the business life of the community. He was a charter member of the Thousand Island Publishing Company of Clayton, in which he is now a director and president; was among the organizers of the
Telephone Exchange, of which he is a stockholder and director and is also a director and vice-president of the First National Bank.As a citizen Mr. Consaul has ever been alert, earnest and conscientious, keenly alive to everything which concerns in any way the well-being of the town and county, and the number of positions of honor and trust to which he has been called
afford ample evidence of the high estimate placed upon his abilities and character by his fellow-citizens. He served as commissioner of highways for six years, deputy collector of customs for two years, and assessor for one year. In 1890 he
was elected supervisor of the town of Clayton, and by successive annual re-elections his tenure of office was extended to 1901, his protracted incumbency exceeding that of any of his predecessors in the township, and, with one exception, that
of any supervisor in Jefferson county. Mr. Consaul was a prominent factor in the incorporation of the village of Clayton, and is now serving his sixth year as a member of the board of trustees. He has served as president at various times, his
last election to this position being in 1904. His political affiliations are with the Democratic party, and he has frequently sat as a delegate in its state, congressional district and county conventions. In religious belief he is a Baptist,
and he has served for many years as a trustee of his church. He holds membership in Clayton Lodge, No. 539, I.O.O.F., of which he has been treasurer for some years; and is also a member of the Improved Order of Red Men.In his varied relations with the community, Mr. Consaul's conduct has ever been characterized by the highest ability and scrupulous fidelity to the trusts committed to him, and the interests of his county and town have been greatly
advanced through his enterprise, public spirit and sagacity. In his personal dealings with his fellows, frankness, sincerity and absolute fairness have marked his every act, while his excellent social qualities have endeared him to all his
associates in the fraternal and other circles in which he moves.
Julia's death was an indescribable loss to her family and friends, and was felt as a personal bereavement by all who had been in any way associated with her. She had been a member of the Baptist church from her twelfth year, and had always
taken an ardent interest in all its affairs and in promoting its various benevolences. In all her relations she exhibited the best qualities of Christian womanhood, and with such unassuming modesty that she was unconscious of the beautiful
influence which she exerted.
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