BIOGRAPHY

RICHARD M. KELLOGG - OF LE ROY, NY

Richard M. Kellogg, born in Le Roy village, December 28, 1842, was a son of Smith and Susan (Manwaring) Kellogg, who were early pioneers of Genesee County. Mr. Kellogg received a liberal English education. He was engaged in farming for a few years, and at the age of 29 embarked in the insurance business, in which he was very successful, and which he continued till his death, in May, 1882. He married Frances, daughter of Elisha and Alice (Oatman) Parks, who came from Wells, Rutland County, Vt, about 60 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg had born to them five children: Charles F., Walter P., Mary S., Harry S., and Alice H: Elisha Parks was for some years engaged in the furniture business, and afterward in the dry goods trade. He was an active and honored member of the Masonic fraternity, and died about 25 years ago. lie reared one son and two daughters, the latter of whom are living.

FROM:
Gazetteer and Biographical Record
of Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890