This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6156 Message Board Post: MRS. JOHN BOLLER ENGLISH Mrs. John ENGLISH, 71, was born in Wyoming, New York, March 5, 1869, the daughter of Rudolph and Katherine BOLLER, and departed this life on May 30, 1940. She leaves a good name in this community to which she came as a young girl. On November 6, 1890 she was united in marriage to John ENGLISH, beginning a beautiful companionship which lasted for 50 years. Three children were born to them: E. Blanche and Kathryn NELSON, who preceded their mother in death, and Mrs. Carol SHANER of Bolivar, who with her father survive to mourn the passing of a devoted wife and mother. There also are three brothers; John BOLLER of Cuba, Albert BOLLER of Canisteo, and W. BOLLER of Nelson, Pa. She was a faithful member of the Hume Methodist Church for many years. Her pastor, Rev. Harold WASS, officiated at the services conducted in her late home, with burial in Alger Cemetery. Out of town relatives and friends attending the funeral services were present from: Nelson, Pa., Cuba, Silver Springs, Canisteo, Holley, Cherry Valley, Deckerville, Michigan, St. Clair, Michigan, Sandusky, Michigan, Bolivar, Richburg, Emelton, Pa., Perry, and Fillmore beside the scores of friends from nearby villages. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6155 Message Board Post: LIDA ELMER Mrs. Lida ELMER died unexpectedly at her home on Hughes St., in Belfast, September 13, 1962, following a brief illness. Mrs. ELMER was born in Oramel September 7, 1878. She was the widow of Fred ELMER. Surviving are three sons, Clarence ELMER, Rochester, Warren ELMER, Spencerport, and Arthur ELMER, Belfast; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Irene) MERCIER, Waterveliet, and Mrs. L.J. (Sara) LETTEN, Portville; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor GUY, Olean; several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Belfast. Funeral services will be held at the Wolcott Funeral Home, Belfast on September 16, 1962, with the Rev. Russell VINCENT, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oramel Cemetery. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6154 Message Board Post: EVERETT E. ELDRIDGE Everett E. ELDRIDGE of 50 Emerald Street, Fillmore, died June 12, 1973, in Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw Born in the Town of Granger, September 30, 1884, he was a son of Clark and Eliza VICKERY ELDRIDGE. He married the former Edna MERRITT, who survives. Mr. ELDRIDGE was a Past Deputy Master of the Allegany County Grange Association, a member of the Caneadea Grange 1139; a member of the Short Tract United Methodist Church; and was a former resident of the Town of Granger. He was a retired farmer. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are three daughters; Mrs. Eugene (Lois) FIEGL of Centerville, Mrs. Jean PERRY of Fillmore, and Mrs. Frank (Margaret) MISHIC of Leiscester; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kopler Funeral Home in Fillmore. Funeral services will be conducted in the Short Tract United Methodist Church on June 15, 1973, with the Rev. Dr. J. Whitney SHEA of Houghton officiating in the absence of the Rev. Irwin REIST. Burial will be in the Short Tract Cemetery, Town of Granger. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Short Tract United Methodist Church. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6153 Message Board Post: FLORA O. DUNNING Miss Flora O. DUNNING of RD 2, Fillmore, died Tuesday, March 21, 1967, at Cook's Nursing Home in Lamont. She was born December 5, 1857, at Hume, a daughter of Brunson and Gertrude CRANSTON DUNNING. She was a retired school teacher and a lifelong resident of this vicinity. The only known relatives are two cousins, Mrs. Flossie KLEEBERGER, of Dennison, Minn., and Mrs. Erma CRAWFORD, of El Monte, California. Friends may call 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kopler Funeral Home in Fillmore were funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 23, 1967, at 3 p.m. The Rev. David SHANNON, pastor of the Fillmore Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Fillmore. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6152 Message Board Post: NELSON LESLIE DOUD Nelson Leslie DOUD, of Wiscoy, died at Helmuth August 4, 1966. He was born June 18, 1908 in the Town of Pike. He had formerly been employed by the Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. Surviving are his widow, Florence BEAN DOUD of Wiscoy; a daughter, Mrs. Calvin (Mary) RICKETTS, of Fillmore; two sons, Bernard DOUD of Castile and Menzer DOUD of Bergen; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice YOUNG of Fillmore and Mrs. Eva MAXWELL of Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services will be held at the Kopler Funeral Home, Fillmore on August 6, 1966, with the Rev. Frank McLAUGHLIN, pastor of the Alabama, New York, Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Gainesville, New York.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6151 Message Board Post: Seeking information about a one room schoolhouse that was located in the Black Creek/Rusford area and was still in use in the 1920's. I'm interested in finding out where exactly it was located.

I stand corrected; my apologies; I gave credit of murder to wrong individual. Does anyone have the descendants - at least CHILDREN of Ira Stevens who died in Angelica, Allegany Co, NY? Reply to RThoden@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peavy, McGee, Luke Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BUB.2ACI/6134.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Bill, I am douing some snooping about to see what I can find out about your Harriet. So far not much luck. The timeline and place of origin looks right. Do you have access to any other Genealogy Research Sites or do you have any software? I do not know when my McGee's arrived in NY. Only that Albert Jacob McGee was born there March 31, 1853. I am not sure where his sister was born and they very well could have been orphaned at a very young age. I'll see what I can find and get back to you. Lettie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6150 Message Board Post: WINFRED DOREY Winfred V. DOREY passed away suddenly Monday evening, December 17, 1962, at his home near Short Tract in the Town of Allen. He was born August 5, 1884, son of Albert and Ophelia BOSS DOREY, and lived his entire life in the community. Although he had very poor health most of his life, he operated a small farm. He enjoyed visiting his neighbors and friends and was always interested in all projects for the betterment of his community. He joined the Methodist Church here in 1917. A brother, George, and a sister, Mrs. Lina GOWDY preceded him in death. His sister made her home with him for several years. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Fern BENNETT, several nieces and nephews, a number of cousins and many friends. His funeral was held in the Short Tract Methodist Church Friday afternoon, December 21, the Rev. J. Whitney SHEA officiating, with interment in the cemetery here. He will be greatly missed in this community. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6149 Message Board Post: HANNAH BOSS DOREY Hannah Ophelia DOREY was born June 25, 1857 in the Town of Allen, daughter of Stephen and Mary BOSS and passed away May 31, 1940 at the home of her son, Winfred, after an illness of over three years. During this time she was very patiently cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Lina GOWDY. She was very active in her earlier life in community work, being a charter member of the Women's Relief Corps, a member of the Methodist Church and served as chaplain of Granger Grange for several years. She was married to Albert H. DOREY, who served in the Civil War in the 184th Regiment, on June 25, 1873. To this union were born four children; Geo. L. DOREY of Mt. Morris, Lina V. GOWDY, formerly of Baltimore, Winfred, and Mrs. Fern BENNETT of Short Tract, all of whom survive, also a brother, Edson BOSS, Dalton, together with five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church, Short Tract on June 2, 1940, with the Rev. POLAND officiating. She was laid to rest in the family plot in the Short Tract Cemetery. Now she has stepped on the shining strand, Never again to roam, And the loved ones there have clasped her hand, Welcome! Welcome home! [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6148 Message Board Post: WILFORD S. DODGE 1940 Wilford S. DODGE, 74, of Wiscoy, died in the Fillmore Hospital Wednesday morning following a long illness. He is survived by a brother Fred, of Wiscoy, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the Kopler Funeral Parlors, Hume, Friday, at 2:30, the Rev. Harold WASS officiating, with interment in the Wiscoy Cemetery. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6147 Message Board Post: WILLIAM J. DeROCK, Sr. Final rites for William J. DeROCK, Sr., 66, Caneadea Town Highways Department Superintendent, will be conducted at the Wolcott Funeral Home, Belfast. Mr. DeROCK was stricken by a fatal heart attack September 11, 1962, while supervising a crew at work on Pinkerton Hill Road. The Rev. Everett HENDRICKSON, pastor of the Belfast Methodist Church, will conduct the service. Visitation is being held at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oramel Cemetery. Mr. DeROCK, a native and lifelong Town of Caneadea resident, previously had been associated with the state Public Works Department. A son of the late John J. DeROCK and Grace JOHNSON DeROCK, Mr. DeRock married the former Bernice WAGGONER January 15, 1919. Surviving in addition to his widow are two sons; Charles DeROCK of Oramel and William DeROCK, Jr. of Cuba; five daughters, Mrs. Eva McGRAW of Kill Buck, Mrs. Jean GIBNEY of Belfast, Mrs. Helen AUSTIN of Angelica, Mrs. Joyce WHITE and Mrs. Susan SLACK, both of Belfast; 23 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6146 Message Board Post: EDITH DAVISON Mrs. Edith DAVISON, widow of Cash DAVISON of the Karr Valley Road, Almond, New York, died at her home November 18, 1961. She was 62. Born in the Town of Almond, Mrs. DAVISON had lived most of her life in that vicinity. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mervin BEARD of Stuyvesant Falls, New York, Mrs. Chester GOSPER of Almond, Mrs. Stanley HALL of Hornell and Miss Beverly DAVISON at home; four sons, Richard DAVISON of Bolivar, Robert DAVISON, Melville DAVISON and Kenneth DAVISON, all at home; 25 grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Evelyn BLACKMAN of Perry, New York, Mrs. Arabelle DONNELLY of Almond, Mrs. Mary GORDON of Birdsall, Mrs. Irma TRAVIS of Belmont, and Mrs. Frances DuBOIS of Bath; two brothers, Harold THOMAS of Batavia and Leo THOMAS of Canisteo, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Dagan Funeral Home, Church St. Hornell on November 22, 1961, with the Rev. Clarke Gilmour of Angelica, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vandermark, Sanford, Phillips, Sayer, Lamb, Huff, Haskins, Pinkerton, Francis, Lane, Alderman, Smith, Wanzer, Rickey, Ripenbark, Crawford Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6137.1 Message Board Post: p. 88 - In 1803 Job PHILLIPS, Nehemiah SAYER, David SANFORD, Ezra SANFORD, Stephen VANDERMARK, Samuel LAMB and Ziba HUFF purchased land in the town of Caneadea and settled there. p. 231 - Ephraim SANFORD, familiarly referred to as "Elder" SANDFORD, was a Baptist preacher who became well known in the county in after days. He returned to Caneadea in 1803, accompanied by eighteen others who located land in the town, some of them returning afterward to Steuben county for their families; the whole party becoming permanent settlers with a few exceptions. Their names were as follows: Squire HASKINS, David SANFORD, William PINKERTON, Job PHILLIPS, Loren FRANCIS, Stephen VANDERMARK, Samuel LANE, Ziba HUFF, Elisha ALDERMAN, James SMITH, Ephraim WANZER, Jacob RICKEY, William C. HUFF, Adam RIPENBARK, Daniel RIPENBARK, John RIPENBARK, Samuel CRAWFORD and Ezra SANFORD, a son of Elder SANFORD. They located as follows.... Stephen VANDERMARK on lot 5;...

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stephens (stevens Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6135.1 Message Board Post: I would like to know the source of information you used for Ira Stephens. My information is in conflict with yours. According to other documentation Ira was murdered in Angelica by James Rodges Sept 20 1803. In addition Ira was enlisted as a private in the First Independent Company of Westmoreland on Aug 23 1776.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6134.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I no longer recall just how we discovered that Harriet our Wesley Race, (and later Abram Race, after Wesley died.) Thus I have no official document to prove that. In the 1860 census, she is shown as a ward in the house of William Baker, just two and a half miles from the house where Wesley lived. We have her and Wesley together in various censuses, up until 1892, when Wesley died. After that, Harriet moved to Belding MI to be with Wesley's brother Abram. Then when Abram died, in 1916, she relocated to the Batavia NY area, (as a live in housekeeper,) where I believe she is buried. She and Wesley had five children. The two males were William and Alonzo. I actually have a photo of this William as an adult. I would be glad to share it with you, in case you would like to look for any family resemblances. With this, I think we have pretty much covered my current knowledge of Harriet's history. Hopefully, something will match up. I have my fingers crossed. Bill

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6145 Message Board Post: On Page 234, in Beer History of Allegany co., it says that Seth Race was Caneadea Town Clerk from 1840. Stephen Race held the same position from 1841-1846. There are no Race's mentioned in Allegany and its People by Minard.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6143.1.1 Message Board Post: Now I am really confused. I recently learned that, according to Beers History of Allegany Co, page 234, a Seth RICE was the Caneadea Town Clerk in 1840. However, we have been under the impression that a Stephen A RACE was the Caneadea Town Clerk from 1841 to 1846, and again ib 1851. The 1840 Caneadea census lists an S A Race, but there is no listing of either of them in the 1850 Caneadea census. Can you possibly steer me toward a way to document any of this? Thanks in advance, and have a great holiday weekend. Bill

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6144.1.1 Message Board Post: Kerry thank you for your time and looking those up for me, It gives me some names to look for. thank you again. Teri

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BUB.2ACI/6144.3 Message Board Post: Harry Henderson of Hume, Allegany County, NY was a private soldier in Company C of the 194th Regiment in the Civil War.