This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McConnell, Lovell, Hall Reynolds, Robertson, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DVz.2ACEB/1768 Message Board Post: Obit: Courier, Bath, NY; date of newspaper 04 Jun 1937 Fred McConnell, for many years a well known citizen of Bath, died at his home here Wednesday morning, at the age of 77, after an illness of several months. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 4 O'clock at the Hewlett undertaking parlors, conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a member. Burial was in Nondaga Cemetery. Mr. McConnell was the son of Aaron and Sarah McConnell, pioneers of the town of Howard. He was born July 12, 1859. In this young manhood Mr. McConnell for a number of years was employed in the County Clerk's Office in Bath, after which he took a position in the Quartermaster's office at the Soldiers' Home. Later he was appointed and served for a number of years as Quartermaster. Mr. McConnell's hobby was horse racing and many years he was prominently identified with the sport throughout Western New York. He often served as a starter at the Steuben County races, as well as at races in other parts of the State. He was a vice-president of the Steuben County Agricultural Society, and was a member of Steuben Lodge No. 112, F. & AM. He married Miss Kate Hall Reynolds of Cohocton, whom he survived less than a year. He is survived by three stepsons; Max H. McConnell of Machias; Ward McConnell, of New York City; Robert McConnell of Leavenworth Kansas; and by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ross M. Lovell, of Elmira. from my records: Descendants of Kate Hall Reynolds - 12 Jul 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Generation 1. Kate Hall Reynolds was born about 1860 in , , New York.1 She died about 1936.2 Census: 16 Jun 1900, East Washington St, Bath Village, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Kate McConnell, wife, female, white, b. Aug 1859, age 40 yrs; married 5 yrs; had 4 children - 4 children living; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none Census: 11 Apr 1930, Liberty St, Bath Village, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Kate McConnell, wife, female, white, age 70 yrs; married; 1st married at age 18 yrs; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none Kate Hall Reynolds and {male} McConnell were married before Oct 1883. {Male} McConnell was born unknown. He died unknown. Kate Hall Reynolds and {male} McConnell had the following children: 2 i. Ward McConnell was living on 2 Jun 1937 in New York City, , New York.3 He was born unknown. He died unknown. 3 ii. Robert McConnell was living on 2 Jun 1937 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas.3 He was born unknown. He died unknown. +4 iii. Isabella McConnell, born in Oct 1883, , , New York4; married Ross M. Lovell, before 2 Jun 1937; died unknown. 5 iv. Max Hall McConnell was born in Jul 1889 in , , New York.4 He appeared in the census on 16 Jun 1900 in East Washington St, Bath Village, Steuben, New York.4 He was living on 2 Jun 1937 in Machias, Cattaraugus, New York.3 He died unknown. Census: 16 Jun 1900, East Washington St, Bath Village, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Max McConnell, son, white, male, b. Jul 1889, age 10 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school Kate Hall Reynolds and Frederick (Fred) McConnell were married about 1895.4 They appeared in the census on 16 Jun 1900 in East Washington St, Bath Village, Steuben, New York.4 They appeared in the census on 11 Apr 1930 in Bath Village, Bath Town, Steuben, New York.1 Frederick (Fred) McConnell (son of Aaron McConnell and Sarahette (Sarah) Robertson) was born on 12 Jul 1859 in Howard, Steuben, New York.5,6 He appeared in the census in 1880 in Howard, Steuben, New York.5 He died on 2 Jun 1937 in at home, Bath, Steuben, New York.6 He was buried in Bath_Nondaga Cem, Bath Village, Steuben, New York.6 Census: 1880, Howard, Steuben, NY; family History Library Film 1254933; NA Film No. T9-0933; pg397B, Frederick McConnell, son, single male, white, age 20yrs; born NY; occ at home; father bp NY; mother, bp NY Census: 16 Jun 1900, East Washington St, Bath Village, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Fred McConnell, head, white, male, b. July 1859, age 40 yrs; married for 5 yrs; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ Financial Clerk Census: 11 Apr 1930, Liberty St, Bath Village, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Fred McConnell, head, rent, $30; radio, male, white, age 70 yrs; married; 1s married at age 38 yrs; old, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY: occ none Obit: Courier, Bath, NY; date of newspaper 04 Jun 1937 Fred McConnell, for many years a well known citizen of Bath, died at his home here Wednesday morning, at the age of 77, after an illness of several months. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 4 O'clock at the Hewlett undertaking parlors, conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a member. Burial was in Nondaga Cemetery. Mr. McConnell was the son of Aaron and Sarah McConnell, pioneers of the town of Howard. He was born July 12, 1859. In this young manhood Mr. McConnell for a number of years was employed in the County Clerk's Office in Bath, after which he took a position in the Quartermaster's office at the Soldiers' Home. Later he was appointed and served for a number of years as Quartermaster. Mr. McConnell's hobby was horse racing and many years he was prominently identified with the sport throughout Western New York. He often served as a starter at the Steuben County races, as well as at races in other parts of the State. He was a vice-president of the Steuben County Agricultural Society, and was a member of Steuben Lodge No. 112, F. & AM. He married Miss Kate Hall Reynolds of Cohocton, whom he survived less than a year. He is survived by three stepsons; Max H. McConnell of Machias; Ward McConnell, of New York City; Robert McConnell of Leavenworth Kansas; and by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ross M. Lovell, of Elmira. Second Generation 4. Isabella McConnell (Kate Hall Reynolds-1) was born in Oct 1883 in , , New York.4 She appeared in the census on 16 Jun 1900 in East Washington St, Bath Village, Steuben, New York.4 She was living on 2 Jun 1937 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.3 She died unknown. Census: 16 Jun 1900, East Washington St, Bath Village, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Isabella McConnell, daughter, white, female, b. Oct 1883, age 16 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none Isabella McConnell and Ross M. Lovell were married before 2 Jun 1937. Ross M. Lovell was living on 2 Jun 1937 in Elmira, Chemung, New York.7 He was born unknown. Prepared by: Jean Kay Morse-Jackson diamondl1938@yahoo.com Sources 1. 1930 Census Ancestory. Com. 2. Husband Obituary. 3. Step-father's. 4. 1900 Ancestory.com. 5. 1860 Federal Census. 6. Death Notice. 7. Step-father-in-law's obit.