William Leslie Noyes

Noyes was born on April 24, 1836 in Niles, New York. His parents were Samuel Berry Noyes and Catherine B. Jackson. He was a direct descendant of Reverend William Noyes.[1] The family moved to Owasco when Noyes was 10. He attended Fort Plain Academy and Fort Edward Collegiate Institute. After he finished school, he spent several years farming and teaching.[2]

In 1862, he was connected to the quartermaster's department in Fortress Monroe in Virginia. In 1866 and 1867, he was involved in trading and planting cotton in Port Hudson, Louisiana. From 1869 to 1870, he was superintendent for the Mississippi and Mexican Gulf Ship Canal Company, which was interested in creating a canal that connected the Mississippi River with Lake Boryne. From 1871 to 1872, he was superintendent for the New Orleans Draining Company.[3]

Noyes returned to Owasco in 1874. He served as its town supervisor for eight years. In 1893, he moved to Auburn, where he was engaged in the seed trade.[2]

In 1877, Noyes was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Cayuga County 2nd District. He served in the Assembly in 1878, 1879, 1882, 1891, and 1892.[4] While in the Assembly, he was a member of The Hepburn Committee.[3]

In 1859, Noyes married Eunice A. Brinkerhoff. They had two children, Helen M. Duryea and La Belle Claire.[1]

Noyes died at home on June 24, 1908. He was buried in the family plot in the Owasco Rural Cemetery.[2]

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