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Larkin, Thomas W., was born in Cohocton, Steuben county, N. Y., October 4, 1860, a son of William and Ellen
(O'Neil) Larkin, natives of Ireland. Thomas W. was educated in the public schools of his native town, came to Le
Roy in 1876 and was clerk for L. C. Kelsey, and afterward for Charles Morgan. In 1884 he purchased the store of
M. M. Manley & Co., boots and shoes, which he subsequently removed to his present location, where he carries
a large stock and does a successful business. Mr. Larkin is a member of the fire department and foreman of the
chemical company. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Encampment, and the Royal Arcanutn. He takes great interest
in Republican politics and is chairman of the Republican committee. He is a member of the M. E. Church, of which
he is a trustee, treasurer, and assistant superintendent of the Sunday school. In 1880 Mr. Larkin married Clara
Woodward; they have had three children: Nellie, Clara and Bertha. Mrs. Larkin died in 1888 and in 1890 Mr. Larkin
married Celia L. Green; they have one daughter, Elsie W.
Source:
Our County and it's people
a descriptive work on Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890
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