[J. Thomas Scharf (1886)] He then went into business on his own account at the same locality, and has continued it till the present time with energy and success. In 1875 Mr. McCord purchased an estate near the south limits of the village of Sing Sing, which has since been his residence. He is also largely inter-ested in real estate in various parts of the village. Independent in politics, Mr. McCord has never sought for official honors, and has declined to accepl nominations when their acceptance would have been equivalent to election. A close attention to his busi-EARTA' FARM MAP OF SING SING. ncss has rendered it both extensive and profitable, and his house holds a good position among the mer-cantile firms of the city, lie is known as one who enters upon any enterprise with energy and perse-verance, and is a good representative of the thor-ough-going and active business man. Mr. McCord married Esther E, daughter of Rich-ard Noe. They are the parents of four children. Harry W., William M., Minnie E. and Clara B.1