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FRANK STEWART RIX
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FRANK STEWART RIX, of New Durham, is the eldest son of Cornelius
Frank Rix, who was born in Royalton. Vt., in 1831, and of his wife, Anna
Mary Kelley, who was born in Minisink, Orange County, N. Y., December
17, 1840. She was the daughter of Timothy W. and Frances A. (Bodle)
Kelley. His parents were married October 31, 1857. He is the grandson
of Ebenezer Rix, who died in 1870, and Rhoda Dewey, his wife. He is
descended from Revolutionary stock, and on both sides inherits the sturdy
characteristics of an honorable ancestry. His father was for many years
connected with railroad transportation departments.
Frank S. Rix received a public school education in the high school of Warwick, N. Y., from which he was graduated in 1881. He then engaged in railroading, and so continued for about seven years, becoming train dispatcher on the New York, Ontario, and Western Railroad. In 1896 he engaged in the coal, wood, hay, and grain business in New Durham, which he still continues and where he resides. He is a member of the Hamilton Wheelmen, of Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 123, F. and A. M., of Cyrus Chapter, R. A. M., of York Commandery, K. T., and of the Mystic Shrine, and a governor of the Craftsman's Club of New York. He has been successful in business, and in every capacity has gained the respect and confidence of all who know him.
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