Son of Jermain and Mary Tallman. Spouse of Jennie Adams Tallman.
~~oOo~~
Obituary in the Waterville Daily Times, March 4, 1919:
E.J. TALLMAN DIES AT LAFARGEVILLE
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Political Leader Succumbs at age of 59
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FORMER SHERIFF OF COUNTY
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Staunch Supporter of Republican Party and Known as Ablest Man of Party in Northern Part of County.
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SPECIAL TO THE TIMES.
Lafargeville March 4. Edwin J. Tallman, former Sheriff of Jefferson County, who has been critically ill ~unreadable~ his house here for some time, died about 7 this morning. Mr. Tallman was somewhat improved Saturday, but his condition became worse Sunday, and hopes were abandoned for his recovery. His illness was diagnosed as hardening of the arteries of the brain.
Mr. Tallman was 59 years of age in January and was a lifelong resident of the town of Orleans. He was one of the best known figures in Jefferson county through his business as hay and grain buyer and through his political connections. Mr. Tallman was elected sheriff of the county in 190#. He followed Thomas T. Ballard in that office. He was a delegate to the Republican national convention of 1912.
Edwin J. Tallman was born in 1860 on a farm near Orleans Four Corners, a son of Jeremiah and Mary Tallman. he remained on the farm until he was 30 years old and was educated in the public schools of Clayton and Watertown. He taught school for four years and then engaged in the purchase of hay and grain.
Last fall he was a delegate to the Republican state convention in Saratoga. He served as delegate to juridicial, congressional, senatorial, county and assembly conventions many times and was recognized as a political leader of much ability.
In the councils of the Republican party, Mr. Tallman had a power that never was unseated and there have been scores of instances since he began to take an active interest in his party affairs, when he had by the sheer force of personality and indomitable will, dictated the choice of candidates for county offices. He was able to do this because he held a sway over the Republican voters in the towns that could not be dislodged.
Attorney George H. Cobb, for several years senator from this district and at one time lieutenant governor of the state, today concisely sketched the character of Mr. Tallman, when he said: "He was the ablest man the Republican party had in the northern part of the county, and he was a most forceful character. He was outspoken in his views, but a very conservative and a very influential man.
"Ed Tallman was always a great party man and the secret of his power lay in the fact that he knew the party leader in every town and these leaders had confidence in him and in his judgment. There wasn't a farmer in the northern part of the county that he did not know - that he had not bought hay of or had dealings with at some time. He was always fair and square with them in all of his transactions and they relied upon him. If there was a difference of opinion in political matters, he would sit down with them and argue it out, the result being that he convinced them.
"He was quiet and conservative, but he could talk when aroused. If he was a friend of any man, he was loyal to him and while he might have differences of opinion with that man, he would not let him be assailed undefended when his friend was not present.
"For 30 years or more he has been an influential figure in the politics of the county and his strength never waned during that time, because he would not pick candidates who were not good men. He never had been chairman of the county committee. He never had any ambitions that way, for he did not aspire to be in the limelight.
"Many years he has been a county committee man and at some time he was a delegate to the national convention. He was sheriff of the county for a term and on numerous occasions he had been delegate to party conventions. Not only does the party lose a good man, but the county also loses a good man with the death of Ed Tallman."
In speaking of his life, Senator Cobb said that Mr. Tallman had proved a staunch support of him, when he ran for district attorney 21 years ago. At that time Mr. Tallman told him mot to bother about the town of Orleans, as he would take care of that, but to concentrate his efforts elsewhere. The result was that Mr. Cobb won the nomination and election.
For about 25 years he had been engaged in the hay and grain business and was a prominent member of the New York State Hay Growers Association. Mr. Tallman was a man of considerable wealth. He was owner of considerable land in Gary, Ind., including several buildings and one tract which he owned was named "Leland Flats", a valuable piece of property which was named in honor of his only son. He owns two large farms in the vicinity of Lafargeville and at the time of his death negotiations were under way for the purchase of the Wagoner farm not far from Orleans Four Corners. He owned a fine residence in Lafargeville.
Mr. Tallman was a man of many friends. "Ed Tallman was the best friend I ever had." is the expression that has been heard about his home town for the last several days, especially from those in poor circumstances. He was a very open hearted man and never refused to grant a favor if it lay within his power to do so, and the favor deserved to be granted.
His keenness in politics was reflected in his business dealings, and he was looked on as one of the best business men in this section. Though shrewd in business affairs, he was absolutely honest and square and never took an unfair advantage.
In 1891 Mr. Tallman was married to Miss Jennie Adams, who survives him. He also leaves one son, Leland Tallman, and a daughter, Doris, who attends the Clyde High school. The son has just been discharged from the army. He is connected with the committee of weights and measures of the assembly at Albany.
He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. E.T. Wright and Mrs. Frank Jerome of Lafargeville and Mrs. Delia Klessel of Watertown.
Mr. Tallman was a member of the Elks Lodge of Watertown and at one time was connected with Odd Fellows.
The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday afternoon at 2. Interment will be made at Lafargeville.
~~oOo~~
Obituary in the Waterville Daily Times, March 4, 1919:
E.J. TALLMAN DIES AT LAFARGEVILLE
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Political Leader Succumbs at age of 59
———
FORMER SHERIFF OF COUNTY
———
Staunch Supporter of Republican Party and Known as Ablest Man of Party in Northern Part of County.
———
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES.
Lafargeville March 4. Edwin J. Tallman, former Sheriff of Jefferson County, who has been critically ill ~unreadable~ his house here for some time, died about 7 this morning. Mr. Tallman was somewhat improved Saturday, but his condition became worse Sunday, and hopes were abandoned for his recovery. His illness was diagnosed as hardening of the arteries of the brain.
Mr. Tallman was 59 years of age in January and was a lifelong resident of the town of Orleans. He was one of the best known figures in Jefferson county through his business as hay and grain buyer and through his political connections. Mr. Tallman was elected sheriff of the county in 190#. He followed Thomas T. Ballard in that office. He was a delegate to the Republican national convention of 1912.
Edwin J. Tallman was born in 1860 on a farm near Orleans Four Corners, a son of Jeremiah and Mary Tallman. he remained on the farm until he was 30 years old and was educated in the public schools of Clayton and Watertown. He taught school for four years and then engaged in the purchase of hay and grain.
Last fall he was a delegate to the Republican state convention in Saratoga. He served as delegate to juridicial, congressional, senatorial, county and assembly conventions many times and was recognized as a political leader of much ability.
In the councils of the Republican party, Mr. Tallman had a power that never was unseated and there have been scores of instances since he began to take an active interest in his party affairs, when he had by the sheer force of personality and indomitable will, dictated the choice of candidates for county offices. He was able to do this because he held a sway over the Republican voters in the towns that could not be dislodged.
Attorney George H. Cobb, for several years senator from this district and at one time lieutenant governor of the state, today concisely sketched the character of Mr. Tallman, when he said: "He was the ablest man the Republican party had in the northern part of the county, and he was a most forceful character. He was outspoken in his views, but a very conservative and a very influential man.
"Ed Tallman was always a great party man and the secret of his power lay in the fact that he knew the party leader in every town and these leaders had confidence in him and in his judgment. There wasn't a farmer in the northern part of the county that he did not know - that he had not bought hay of or had dealings with at some time. He was always fair and square with them in all of his transactions and they relied upon him. If there was a difference of opinion in political matters, he would sit down with them and argue it out, the result being that he convinced them.
"He was quiet and conservative, but he could talk when aroused. If he was a friend of any man, he was loyal to him and while he might have differences of opinion with that man, he would not let him be assailed undefended when his friend was not present.
"For 30 years or more he has been an influential figure in the politics of the county and his strength never waned during that time, because he would not pick candidates who were not good men. He never had been chairman of the county committee. He never had any ambitions that way, for he did not aspire to be in the limelight.
"Many years he has been a county committee man and at some time he was a delegate to the national convention. He was sheriff of the county for a term and on numerous occasions he had been delegate to party conventions. Not only does the party lose a good man, but the county also loses a good man with the death of Ed Tallman."
In speaking of his life, Senator Cobb said that Mr. Tallman had proved a staunch support of him, when he ran for district attorney 21 years ago. At that time Mr. Tallman told him mot to bother about the town of Orleans, as he would take care of that, but to concentrate his efforts elsewhere. The result was that Mr. Cobb won the nomination and election.
For about 25 years he had been engaged in the hay and grain business and was a prominent member of the New York State Hay Growers Association. Mr. Tallman was a man of considerable wealth. He was owner of considerable land in Gary, Ind., including several buildings and one tract which he owned was named "Leland Flats", a valuable piece of property which was named in honor of his only son. He owns two large farms in the vicinity of Lafargeville and at the time of his death negotiations were under way for the purchase of the Wagoner farm not far from Orleans Four Corners. He owned a fine residence in Lafargeville.
Mr. Tallman was a man of many friends. "Ed Tallman was the best friend I ever had." is the expression that has been heard about his home town for the last several days, especially from those in poor circumstances. He was a very open hearted man and never refused to grant a favor if it lay within his power to do so, and the favor deserved to be granted.
His keenness in politics was reflected in his business dealings, and he was looked on as one of the best business men in this section. Though shrewd in business affairs, he was absolutely honest and square and never took an unfair advantage.
In 1891 Mr. Tallman was married to Miss Jennie Adams, who survives him. He also leaves one son, Leland Tallman, and a daughter, Doris, who attends the Clyde High school. The son has just been discharged from the army. He is connected with the committee of weights and measures of the assembly at Albany.
He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. E.T. Wright and Mrs. Frank Jerome of Lafargeville and Mrs. Delia Klessel of Watertown.
Mr. Tallman was a member of the Elks Lodge of Watertown and at one time was connected with Odd Fellows.
The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday afternoon at 2. Interment will be made at Lafargeville.
Son of Jermain and Mary Tallman. Spouse of Jennie Adams Tallman.
~~oOo~~
Obituary in the Waterville Daily Times, March 4, 1919:
E.J. TALLMAN DIES AT LAFARGEVILLE
———
Political Leader Succumbs at age of 59
———
FORMER SHERIFF OF COUNTY
———
Staunch Supporter of Republican Party and Known as Ablest Man of Party in Northern Part of County.
———
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES.
Lafargeville March 4. Edwin J. Tallman, former Sheriff of Jefferson County, who has been critically ill ~unreadable~ his house here for some time, died about 7 this morning. Mr. Tallman was somewhat improved Saturday, but his condition became worse Sunday, and hopes were abandoned for his recovery. His illness was diagnosed as hardening of the arteries of the brain.
Mr. Tallman was 59 years of age in January and was a lifelong resident of the town of Orleans. He was one of the best known figures in Jefferson county through his business as hay and grain buyer and through his political connections. Mr. Tallman was elected sheriff of the county in 190#. He followed Thomas T. Ballard in that office. He was a delegate to the Republican national convention of 1912.
Edwin J. Tallman was born in 1860 on a farm near Orleans Four Corners, a son of Jeremiah and Mary Tallman. he remained on the farm until he was 30 years old and was educated in the public schools of Clayton and Watertown. He taught school for four years and then engaged in the purchase of hay and grain.
Last fall he was a delegate to the Republican state convention in Saratoga. He served as delegate to juridicial, congressional, senatorial, county and assembly conventions many times and was recognized as a political leader of much ability.
In the councils of the Republican party, Mr. Tallman had a power that never was unseated and there have been scores of instances since he began to take an active interest in his party affairs, when he had by the sheer force of personality and indomitable will, dictated the choice of candidates for county offices. He was able to do this because he held a sway over the Republican voters in the towns that could not be dislodged.
Attorney George H. Cobb, for several years senator from this district and at one time lieutenant governor of the state, today concisely sketched the character of Mr. Tallman, when he said: "He was the ablest man the Republican party had in the northern part of the county, and he was a most forceful character. He was outspoken in his views, but a very conservative and a very influential man.
"Ed Tallman was always a great party man and the secret of his power lay in the fact that he knew the party leader in every town and these leaders had confidence in him and in his judgment. There wasn't a farmer in the northern part of the county that he did not know - that he had not bought hay of or had dealings with at some time. He was always fair and square with them in all of his transactions and they relied upon him. If there was a difference of opinion in political matters, he would sit down with them and argue it out, the result being that he convinced them.
"He was quiet and conservative, but he could talk when aroused. If he was a friend of any man, he was loyal to him and while he might have differences of opinion with that man, he would not let him be assailed undefended when his friend was not present.
"For 30 years or more he has been an influential figure in the politics of the county and his strength never waned during that time, because he would not pick candidates who were not good men. He never had been chairman of the county committee. He never had any ambitions that way, for he did not aspire to be in the limelight.
"Many years he has been a county committee man and at some time he was a delegate to the national convention. He was sheriff of the county for a term and on numerous occasions he had been delegate to party conventions. Not only does the party lose a good man, but the county also loses a good man with the death of Ed Tallman."
In speaking of his life, Senator Cobb said that Mr. Tallman had proved a staunch support of him, when he ran for district attorney 21 years ago. At that time Mr. Tallman told him mot to bother about the town of Orleans, as he would take care of that, but to concentrate his efforts elsewhere. The result was that Mr. Cobb won the nomination and election.
For about 25 years he had been engaged in the hay and grain business and was a prominent member of the New York State Hay Growers Association. Mr. Tallman was a man of considerable wealth. He was owner of considerable land in Gary, Ind., including several buildings and one tract which he owned was named "Leland Flats", a valuable piece of property which was named in honor of his only son. He owns two large farms in the vicinity of Lafargeville and at the time of his death negotiations were under way for the purchase of the Wagoner farm not far from Orleans Four Corners. He owned a fine residence in Lafargeville.
Mr. Tallman was a man of many friends. "Ed Tallman was the best friend I ever had." is the expression that has been heard about his home town for the last several days, especially from those in poor circumstances. He was a very open hearted man and never refused to grant a favor if it lay within his power to do so, and the favor deserved to be granted.
His keenness in politics was reflected in his business dealings, and he was looked on as one of the best business men in this section. Though shrewd in business affairs, he was absolutely honest and square and never took an unfair advantage.
In 1891 Mr. Tallman was married to Miss Jennie Adams, who survives him. He also leaves one son, Leland Tallman, and a daughter, Doris, who attends the Clyde High school. The son has just been discharged from the army. He is connected with the committee of weights and measures of the assembly at Albany.
He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. E.T. Wright and Mrs. Frank Jerome of Lafargeville and Mrs. Delia Klessel of Watertown.
Mr. Tallman was a member of the Elks Lodge of Watertown and at one time was connected with Odd Fellows.
The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday afternoon at 2. Interment will be made at Lafargeville.
~~oOo~~
Obituary in the Waterville Daily Times, March 4, 1919:
E.J. TALLMAN DIES AT LAFARGEVILLE
———
Political Leader Succumbs at age of 59
———
FORMER SHERIFF OF COUNTY
———
Staunch Supporter of Republican Party and Known as Ablest Man of Party in Northern Part of County.
———
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES.
Lafargeville March 4. Edwin J. Tallman, former Sheriff of Jefferson County, who has been critically ill ~unreadable~ his house here for some time, died about 7 this morning. Mr. Tallman was somewhat improved Saturday, but his condition became worse Sunday, and hopes were abandoned for his recovery. His illness was diagnosed as hardening of the arteries of the brain.
Mr. Tallman was 59 years of age in January and was a lifelong resident of the town of Orleans. He was one of the best known figures in Jefferson county through his business as hay and grain buyer and through his political connections. Mr. Tallman was elected sheriff of the county in 190#. He followed Thomas T. Ballard in that office. He was a delegate to the Republican national convention of 1912.
Edwin J. Tallman was born in 1860 on a farm near Orleans Four Corners, a son of Jeremiah and Mary Tallman. he remained on the farm until he was 30 years old and was educated in the public schools of Clayton and Watertown. He taught school for four years and then engaged in the purchase of hay and grain.
Last fall he was a delegate to the Republican state convention in Saratoga. He served as delegate to juridicial, congressional, senatorial, county and assembly conventions many times and was recognized as a political leader of much ability.
In the councils of the Republican party, Mr. Tallman had a power that never was unseated and there have been scores of instances since he began to take an active interest in his party affairs, when he had by the sheer force of personality and indomitable will, dictated the choice of candidates for county offices. He was able to do this because he held a sway over the Republican voters in the towns that could not be dislodged.
Attorney George H. Cobb, for several years senator from this district and at one time lieutenant governor of the state, today concisely sketched the character of Mr. Tallman, when he said: "He was the ablest man the Republican party had in the northern part of the county, and he was a most forceful character. He was outspoken in his views, but a very conservative and a very influential man.
"Ed Tallman was always a great party man and the secret of his power lay in the fact that he knew the party leader in every town and these leaders had confidence in him and in his judgment. There wasn't a farmer in the northern part of the county that he did not know - that he had not bought hay of or had dealings with at some time. He was always fair and square with them in all of his transactions and they relied upon him. If there was a difference of opinion in political matters, he would sit down with them and argue it out, the result being that he convinced them.
"He was quiet and conservative, but he could talk when aroused. If he was a friend of any man, he was loyal to him and while he might have differences of opinion with that man, he would not let him be assailed undefended when his friend was not present.
"For 30 years or more he has been an influential figure in the politics of the county and his strength never waned during that time, because he would not pick candidates who were not good men. He never had been chairman of the county committee. He never had any ambitions that way, for he did not aspire to be in the limelight.
"Many years he has been a county committee man and at some time he was a delegate to the national convention. He was sheriff of the county for a term and on numerous occasions he had been delegate to party conventions. Not only does the party lose a good man, but the county also loses a good man with the death of Ed Tallman."
In speaking of his life, Senator Cobb said that Mr. Tallman had proved a staunch support of him, when he ran for district attorney 21 years ago. At that time Mr. Tallman told him mot to bother about the town of Orleans, as he would take care of that, but to concentrate his efforts elsewhere. The result was that Mr. Cobb won the nomination and election.
For about 25 years he had been engaged in the hay and grain business and was a prominent member of the New York State Hay Growers Association. Mr. Tallman was a man of considerable wealth. He was owner of considerable land in Gary, Ind., including several buildings and one tract which he owned was named "Leland Flats", a valuable piece of property which was named in honor of his only son. He owns two large farms in the vicinity of Lafargeville and at the time of his death negotiations were under way for the purchase of the Wagoner farm not far from Orleans Four Corners. He owned a fine residence in Lafargeville.
Mr. Tallman was a man of many friends. "Ed Tallman was the best friend I ever had." is the expression that has been heard about his home town for the last several days, especially from those in poor circumstances. He was a very open hearted man and never refused to grant a favor if it lay within his power to do so, and the favor deserved to be granted.
His keenness in politics was reflected in his business dealings, and he was looked on as one of the best business men in this section. Though shrewd in business affairs, he was absolutely honest and square and never took an unfair advantage.
In 1891 Mr. Tallman was married to Miss Jennie Adams, who survives him. He also leaves one son, Leland Tallman, and a daughter, Doris, who attends the Clyde High school. The son has just been discharged from the army. He is connected with the committee of weights and measures of the assembly at Albany.
He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. E.T. Wright and Mrs. Frank Jerome of Lafargeville and Mrs. Delia Klessel of Watertown.
Mr. Tallman was a member of the Elks Lodge of Watertown and at one time was connected with Odd Fellows.
The funeral will be held from the late home Thursday afternoon at 2. Interment will be made at Lafargeville.
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