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Charles Delemere Haines (June 9, 1856 – April 11, 1929) was an American businessman and member of the United States Congress from New York, serving one term from 1893 to 1895.
Haines was born in Medusa, Albany County, New York. His parents, David Tompkins Haines and Emma De Maugh Haines, were prominent in Albany County, and Governor Daniel Tompkins was of this family.[4] He moved with his parents to Coxsackie where he attended the common schools.
Early business careeredit
Starting as a telegrapher at age 16, he rapidly became a train dispatcher, assistant superintendent, superintendent and owner of railroads.
Business Venturesedit
He moved to Kinderhook, New York in 1888 and built the Kinderhook & Hudson Railroad.[5] In 1913, Haines joined with his brothers in the building and operation of numerous railroad lines; they built and managed eighteen steam railroads and sixteen street railways in fifteen states, Canada and Mexico.
Public Officeedit
He was elected as a Democrat to the 53rd United States Congress (March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895). He was unsuccessful in his bid for reelection in 1894 and resumed his former business activities.
Royal Fern Corporationedit
Having first come to Altamonte Springs, Florida in 1913 for his health, Haines soon purchased property on the west side of Lake Orienta and began growing asparagus plumosa ferns shortly after World War I. By the early 1920s he was shipping ferns to all parts of the United States via the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. His Royal Fern Corporation was chartered in 1922 with an authorized capital of $450,000. Haines was the major stockholder with three hundred shares, but George Kingsley, the secretary/treasurer, was also a substantial investor with one hundred forty-five shares. Vice-president James A Cotting of Winter Park owned five shares. Ed W. Mitchell was general manager. With thirty-three acres in production at the time of its incorporation, the firm expanded until it was cultivating sixty-five acres by 1925. Since much of the area was under slat-roof covering to protect the tender plants, one over-enthusiastic reporter called it the largest industry in the world under one roof. The fernery had thirty miles of irrigation pipe, a pre-cooling plant, and its own electric light and water system. There was a complete company town with forty homes for employees, a commissary, a church, a school, a park, and a moving picture theater adjacent to the fernery. The Royal Fernery was the catalyst which made Altamonte Springs a center for fern growing for many years.
Miscellaneousedit
In Altamonte Springs, Haines entertained a number of national dignitaries with whom he had become acquainted during his long business and political career. One of his most famous visitors was William Jennings Bryan[6] who was living in Miami during the early 1920s. Bryan may influenced Haines in developing his ideas about the National Newspapermen's Home which he attempted to bring to Altamonte Springs.
Deathedit
Haines resided at Altamonte Springs, Florida, until his death there April 11, 1929.[1] He was buried Hudson Falls Cemetery, Hudson Falls, New York.[7]
Referencesedit
^ abcThe New York Times (April 12, 1929), "COL. C.D. HAINES DEAD AT 72; Former New York Congressman Gave Florida Haven to Journalists.", New York Times, New York, New York, p. Page
^Robison, Jim (2002), Altamonte Springs, Mount Pleasant, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing, p. 78
^"MRS. C. D. HAINES.", New York Times, New York, New York, p. 19, March 4, 1932
^The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Published by J.T. White, 1899. Volume 9, p. 510
^Robison, Jim (2002), Altamonte Springs, Mount Pleasant, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing, p. 77
^Robison, Jim (2002), Altamonte Springs, Mount Pleasant, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing, p. 80
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This article relies largely or entirely on a single source Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources Find sources Charles Delemere Haines news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2008 Charles Delemere Haines June 9 1856 April 11 1929 was an American businessman and member of the United States Congress from New York serving one term from 1893 to 1895 Charles Delemere HainesMember of the U S House of Representatives from New York s 19th districtIn office March 4 1893 March 3 1895Preceded byCharles TraceySucceeded byFrank S BlackPersonal detailsBornJune 9 1856Medusa New YorkDiedApril 11 1929 1 aged 72 Altamonte Springs Florida 1 Resting placeHudson Falls Cemetery Hudson Falls New YorkPolitical partyDemocraticSpouseKatherine L 2 died March 2 1932 3 ChildrenBenjamin F Haines Step son Contents 1 Birth and early life 2 Early business career 3 Business Ventures 4 Public Office 5 Royal Fern Corporation 6 Miscellaneous 7 Death 8 ReferencesBirth and early life editHaines was born in Medusa Albany County New York His parents David Tompkins Haines and Emma De Maugh Haines were prominent in Albany County and Governor Daniel Tompkins was of this family 4 He moved with his parents to Coxsackie where he attended the common schools Early business career editStarting as a telegrapher at age 16 he rapidly became a train dispatcher assistant superintendent superintendent and owner of railroads Business Ventures editHe moved to Kinderhook New York in 1888 and built the Kinderhook amp Hudson Railroad 5 In 1913 Haines joined with his brothers in the building and operation of numerous railroad lines they built and managed eighteen steam railroads and sixteen street railways in fifteen states Canada and Mexico Public Office editHe was elected as a Democrat to the 53rd United States Congress March 4 1893 March 3 1895 He was unsuccessful in his bid for reelection in 1894 and resumed his former business activities Royal Fern Corporation editHaving first come to Altamonte Springs Florida in 1913 for his health Haines soon purchased property on the west side of Lake Orienta and began growing asparagus plumosa ferns shortly after World War I By the early 1920s he was shipping ferns to all parts of the United States via the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad His Royal Fern Corporation was chartered in 1922 with an authorized capital of 450 000 Haines was the major stockholder with three hundred shares but George Kingsley the secretary treasurer was also a substantial investor with one hundred forty five shares Vice president James A Cotting of Winter Park owned five shares Ed W Mitchell was general manager With thirty three acres in production at the time of its incorporation the firm expanded until it was cultivating sixty five acres by 1925 Since much of the area was under slat roof covering to protect the tender plants one over enthusiastic reporter called it the largest industry in the world under one roof The fernery had thirty miles of irrigation pipe a pre cooling plant and its own electric light and water system There was a complete company town with forty homes for employees a commissary a church a school a park and a moving picture theater adjacent to the fernery The Royal Fernery was the catalyst which made Altamonte Springs a center for fern growing for many years Miscellaneous editIn Altamonte Springs Haines entertained a number of national dignitaries with whom he had become acquainted during his long business and political career One of his most famous visitors was William Jennings Bryan 6 who was living in Miami during the early 1920s Bryan may influenced Haines in developing his ideas about the National Newspapermen s Home which he attempted to bring to Altamonte Springs Death editHaines resided at Altamonte Springs Florida until his death there April 11 1929 1 He was buried Hudson Falls Cemetery Hudson Falls New York 7 References edit a b c The New York Times April 12 1929 COL C D HAINES DEAD AT 72 Former New York Congressman Gave Florida Haven to Journalists New York Times New York New York p Page Robison Jim 2002 Altamonte Springs Mount Pleasant S C Arcadia Publishing p 78 MRS C D HAINES New York Times New York New York p 19 March 4 1932 The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography Published by J T White 1899 Volume 9 p 510 Robison Jim 2002 Altamonte Springs Mount Pleasant S C Arcadia Publishing p 77 Robison Jim 2002 Altamonte Springs Mount Pleasant S C Arcadia Publishing p 80 Charles Delemere Haines at findagrave com U S House of Representatives Preceded byCharles Tracey Member of the U S House of Representatives from New York s 19th congressional districtMarch 4 1893 March 3 1895 Succeeded byFrank S Black Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Charles Delemere Haines amp oldid 1128755351, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
