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/6017 Message Board Post: ANNA J. HUNT Regretfully and with tear dimmed eyes we record the visitation of the messenger of death to another home in our community. This time it was made to the home of John W. HUNT, and his wife and the mother of his two children answered the summons and passed into the eternal dwelling where they never say, "I am sick" and where no shadows obtrude upon the brightness of that Celestial City, the light of which is the Son of God. Anna J. FARNUM was born at West Almond, New York. Her early life was spent in Anning Creek, Pa. On October 7, 1873 she was united in Holy Matrimony to John W. HUNT; to this union were born two children, Fred and Caroline, now Mrs. Floyd J. WELLS, both of whom together with the husband, survive. With the exception of two years spent in Angelica, all her married life was lived in Belfast. For fifty years she was the constant companion of her husband, the joy and inspiration of his life and the comfort of his later years. For her entire life was devoted to the making of her home a type of heaven itself. She would unhesitatingly speak of her affection for her husband and children, telling of their love for her and the many ways in which it was manifested. She was possessed by some very strong traits of character, one of which was the sincerity of her friendship for others and its immutability. When the writer of this memoir first met her it was at her home. He was accorded a welcome which impressed him as being genuine. And to the day of her death her attitude remained unchanged. And we believe those who knew her most intimately and longest, were impressed with this and because of this, loved her most. She was a member of the Baptist Church of Angelica, but affiliated with the Methodist Church of Belfast. In all of its interests she was interested and contributed of her means and energy toward the promotion of the same. For ten weeks she was a great sufferer and on June 5, she passed away to "be with Christ, which is far better." The funeral services were held from her late residence at 2 p.m. June 5, 1923, and were conducted by Dr. A.D. STEVENS, who spoke from Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints." Mrs. Charles DAVIS and Mrs. A.B. WEIR rendered two selections entitled, "In That Blest Land" and "Never Alone." These were rendered with wonderful expression and marvelous interpretation by these two ladies and were greatly appreciated. The beautiful and capacious home was inadequate to accommodate the many friends who were in attendance, among whom were friends from Olean, Hume, Fillmore, Caneadea, Nunda and Rushford. The members of the Rebekah and Macabee organizations attended in a body. Interment was in the beautiful Riverside Cemetery. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]

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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/6015 Message Board Post: Sudden Death in Hume The residents of the village of Hume were shocked on learning last Saturday morning that Mrs. Anna M. STEWART, wife of Dr. Chas. STEWART, had passed away at midnight. Mrs. STEWART was a frail woman and had for years suffered from heart trouble but her energy and love for activity kept her about her duties and even her closest friends could not realize how slight was her hold on life. She appeared to be as well as usual on Friday with the exception that she complained of neuralgia pains in her face. After retiring for the night these pains grew more severe and settled down into her neck and chest. Soothing remedies were administered and the pain alleviated for the time, but about eleven o'clock her suffering in the region of the heart became intense and at twenty minutes before twelve she breathed her last. Dr. Charles and Dr. Edith STEWART were both with her and Dr. SLOAN of Buffalo who was a guest at the house was also in attendance, but medical skill could not avail when the grim messenger of death called. A message was telephoned to Miss Nina Stewart, who was in Buffalo, and she reached home Saturday forenoon. The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday at 11 a.m., Rev. W. D. ALLEN of Ellicotville who was pastor of the M.E. Church in Belfast when Mrs. Stewart resided there, officiated. The services consisted in the reading of selections from the bible and excellent remarks befitting the occasion. Some favorite verses from Tennyson which had been treasured by Mrs. STEWART were read. All through the service Mrs. Jennie HARDING presided at the piano and played very softly the Cradle Song by Heller and Klein's Consolation. The services were very impressive and the large attendance was evidence of the sympathy of the community which has sustained a great loss. The ladies of the Eastern Star of which Dr. Edith and Miss Nina STEWART are members, attended in a body. The floral offerings were very beautiful and arranged with exquisite taste. The burial was at Belfast by the side of the son who died about ten years ago. [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/6014 Message Board Post: BELLE C. RICE FILLMORE -- Mrs. Belle C. RICE of this place died at the Cuba Memorial Hospital Tuesday, June 22, 1965. She was the widow of Charles M. RICE Sr. She was born Sept. 28, 1885, daughter of William and Carrie SNIDER SANFORD. Surviving are a son, Charles M. RICE Jr. of Fillmore; a sister, Mrs. Warner ACKERMAN of Hume; and three grandchildren. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Kopler Funeral Home where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 25, 1965. A Requiem Mass will follow at St. Patrick's Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery at 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/6013 Message Board Post: ELLSWORTH H. SMITH WISCOY -- Ellsworth H. SMITH of this community died Monday, July 12, 1971, at his home where he was born and lived most of his life. Born Oct. 24, 1896, at Wiscoy, he was the son of Loren and Dorliska MILLS SMITH. On Aug. 14, 1922, he married the former Gladys GELSER, who survives. Mr. SMITH was a retired farmer. He attended the Wiscoy United Methodist Church and was a member of Lodge 892, IOOF, of Fillmore. Friends are being received at the Kopler Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee St., Fillmore, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Thursday, July 15, 1971, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Irwin REIST, pastor of the Wiscoy United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Alger Cemetery in the Town of Hume. [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/6012 Message Board Post: EUGENE M. SCHNEIDER FILLMORE -- Eugene M. SCHNEIDER, died at his home in the Town of Granger this morning, Dec. 12, 1966. He was born July 10, 1943, in Warsaw, a son of Burdette and Onnalee HOWARD SCHNEIDER. He operated a body and repair shop at Mount Morris. Surviving are his parents, with whom he made his home. Friends may call at the Kopler Funeral home in Fillmore, beginning Tuesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Thursday (Dec. 15, 1966) at 2 p.m. The Rev. James MILLS, pastor of the Short Tract Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Short Tract Cemetery, Town of Granger. [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/6011 Message Board Post: DR. CRYSTAL L. RORK Dr. Crystal L. RORK of Houghton, N.Y., passed away in Cuba Hospital, Wednesday, September 3, after a prolonged illness. Dr. RORK was Professor of Botany at Houghton College, on the faculty since 1923. She was born February 16th, 1894. She graduated from Houghton Academy in 1911; received her A.B. from the University of Michigan, 1930, and her Ph.D. from Cornell, 1945. She was a member of the Board, Western New York Chapter, of Nature Conservancy, a national organization, and the American Scientific Affiliation. Dr. RORK was Curator of Moss Lake, a bog near Rushford, N. Y. and was largely responsible for the conservation of this sanctuary. She was also a consultant at Letchworth State Park. She is survived by two brothers Thomas RORK of Wiscoy, New York, and Roy RORK of Seffner, Florida, and several nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were held in the Houghton Wesleyan Methodist Church, Saturday, September 6, at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. Martin COX officiating, assisted by Rev. Royal WOODHEAD, Syracuse, former pastor of the Fillmore Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial was 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/6010 Message Board Post: DR. CHARLES M. STEWART Dr. Charles M. STEWART of Hume died at his home Sunday morning, Sept. 11, 1932. His funeral was held at the home Tuesday, Sept. 13th, and was attended by such a crowd of people as his long and useful life rendered fitting. Rev. Dean BEDFORD of Rochester officiated in the ceremonies at the house, while the ceremonies at the cemetery were conducted by Oriona Lodge F. & A.M., of which organization he had been a member for many years. Burial was at the Alger Cemetery beside the graves of the other members of the family who have passed away. Dr. STEWART was born in the village of Hume, within a stone's throw of the place where he died. With the exception of a few years passed in Belfast, Buffalo, and N. Dakota, he lived in Hume all his life. His father was Dr. Azariah BLANCHARD STEWART, born in Homer, Cortland County, N.Y., Feb. 28, 1826. As was the practice of those far-off days, Dr. "Blanch" STEWART as he was known during his life, read medicine in the office of another physician Dr. WEBSTER, of Homer. His general education was obtained at Homer Academy. After leaving Dr. WEBSTER's office, he attended lectures at a medical college, long since passed away, in Geneva, N.Y. He also received an honorary degree from the medical school of the University of the City of New York. He located in Hume and engaged in the practice of medicine there in 1844. He was in active practice in Hume until his death which occurred Sept. 24th, 1878. In 1848 he was united in marriage to Elissif L. MILLS, daughter of Webster MILLS, a member of one of the oldest and best known families in the town. Three children of this marriage grew to manhood and womanhood, Dr. Charles M. STEWART, Mary STEWART FISH, of West Valley, N.Y., and Dr. Allan B. STEWART of Owatonna, Minn. The latter two still survive. Dr. Charles Mills STEWART was born in Hume April 19, 1850, in a house still standing, almost across the village main street from the school house. He attended the Hume village school, Pike Seminary and Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, N.Y. He read medicine with his father and with Dr. H.H. LYMAN, who had located in Hume in 1850. He attended the medical school of the University of Buffalo, from which he was graduated in the spring of 1870. He practiced in Hume one year, in Belfast for two years, and then returned to Hume, where for the balance of his long life, with short absences, he lived and practiced his profession. On Oct. 11, 1872, he was married at Brockport, N.Y., to Annie M., daughter of Mortimer and Maria KETCH of Sweden, Monroe County, N.Y. Mrs. Stewart died several years ago. To Dr. Charles and Annie STEWART were born three Children, Dr. Edith STEWART, who died in 1920; Nina, who survives him, and one son Lynn, who died in 1894, at 14 years of age. Dr. STEWART was engaged in the active practice of medicine for almost 60 years. He made countless thousands of miles, over roads choked with snow or deep in mud, in the cold of winter and the heat of summer. He was exposed to most of the storms that raged during those 60 years. The physical toil involved in 60 years of an active country physician is great. None but a strong man could sustain such toil, yet the physical labor was not as heavy a load as the care and responsibility involved in dealing with human life, with suffering and disease. The man to whom his training and the law have given power to deal with human illness and pain, with life and death, has as great a care and responsibility as any human being ever has. This sense of responsibility was ever present with Dr. STEWART. The financial side of his profession never appealed to him, the human and emotional side was what he saw. He was one of the most sympathetic of men. A hundred times I have seen him shed tears at human suffering. He was no cold hearted scientific observer, but rather a sympathetic human heart that observed his patient's sorrow and suffering. Humor appealed to him. He loved funny stories of which he had a hundred that he loved to tell. No one who knew him will ever forget his stories or the inimitable laugh which came with them. Kindness, good humor and human sympathy were the dominant traits of his character. If a man have those what more does he need to fit him for the practice of medicine. Add to these traits a strong, enduring body and 57 years of opportunity and you have Dr. STEWART's life outlined. He had his sorrow and his frailties but now that it is all over, when we look at the completed record of his life, when we think of the suffering he has relieved, the lives he has saved, the comfort and the sympathy he has brought into thousands of lives and the cheery sunshine that he spread around him during his 82 years, we must say that he deserved, as he possessed, the love and respect of the people among whom he lived. Obituary written by A.H. LYMAN, M.D. [Northern Allegany Observer obituary, transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY]

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Does anyone know if this church has a cemetery? The church link on the Allegany Co. genweb says page not found for me this am and I am trying to find out if Peter P. Powers was buried there. His funeral service was held there, but a cemetery was not listed. Unfortunately, the obit I have from mjmills, has no date so I can't even guide you in a specific direction time wise. All I know is what the obit says: [paraphrased here] resident of Houghton, age 65 years, mail carrier for 21 years, wife Leola, survived by 5 daughters: Mrs Richard Heyer, Buffalo, Mrs Frances Miller, Helen, Pauline and Ruth at home. Also leaves on grandchild Sharon Anne Heyer and four sisters: Mrs. Stacia Whalen, of Belfast; Mrs Margaret Mountain of Belfast; Miss Catherine and Mrs Martha Jerman of Houghton. Services were held from St. Patrick's church in Belfast. Any information would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to establish whether this Powers is part of my line. Would anyone have access to the church records, and/or know who his parents might have been? Vicki

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/6009 Message Board Post: Birthplace of 1840 Now His Funeral Scene DEATH CLOSES EYES THAT WATCHED U. S. GROW FOR A CENTURY Dr. John A. Jones, 101, Was Last of Allegany County's Civil War Veterans ALLENTOWN, MAY, 12. -- In the Fink Hollow homestead where he was born 101 years ago last month and died Saturday after a short illness, simple funeral rites will be held for Dr. John A. JONES, dean of Allegany County veterinarians and its last Civil War veteran. Great-grandsons will act as pallbearers. Burial will be in the family cemetery near the home. Dr. JONES had a colorful career although, except for the years he served with the Union Army, he was rarely out of Allegany County. He was a member of Company E of the 85th New York Volunteers and his war experience included nine months in Andersonville, (N.C.) Prison, where he lost nearly 100 pounds. He was one of the last surviving persons who had shaken hands with President Abraham Lincoln. Dr. JONES saw many important changes in his lifetime, including the abandonment of the Genesee Valley Canal which was once an important waterway from Olean to Rochester. Dr. JONES took up the study of veterinary medicine when he was a small boy, having been encouraged to do so by his father after the latter's cattle became ill with a mysterious disease. At 15 he was a full-fledged veterinarian, a profession he followed for 80 years, retiring in 1935. He served for 30 years as a Justice of the Peace and was Supervisor of the Town of Allen in 1892. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason, having joined the Melrose, F. & A. M. at Short Tract many years ago. Surviving are: three sons, Clifford, with whom he lived, John M. of Vashion, Ore. and Harrah of Angelica; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. [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/6008 Message Board Post: DR. ROBERT H. LYMAN FILLMORE...This northern Allegany County community today mourns the death of DR. Robert H. LYMAN, 63, who succumbed, apparently to a heart attack, Friday, around 7 p.m., Sept. 7, 1962, in his office on Genesee Street. The death of the medical man, who had been a surgeon and later a general practitioner here 35 years, leaves Fillmore without a "Dr. LYMAN" for the first time in living memory, his father and grandfather having practiced medicine here before him. FOUNDED HOSPITAL The family professional name is also linked with the old Genesee Country Memorial Hospital, which the LYMANS founded and operated, which closed it's doors in the early 1950s. WAS HEALTH OFFFCER In deference to the death of Dr. LYMAN, who was Town of Hume Health Officer 20 years, the Hume Town Council, headed by Supt. Raymond J. KOPLER of Fillmore, cancelled the meeting it was to have held Friday night. Dr. LYMAN was born in Fillmore March 4, 1899, a son of the late Dr. Almond H. LYMAN and Mrs. Josephine WHALEN LYMAN. Attending New York Military Academy, north of New York City, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1923 from Alfred University, and completed studies at the University of Pennsylvania's Medical School in 1927. Before assuming his father's home town practice, Dr. LYMAN was associated with the Cooper Hospital of Camden, New Jersey. from 1928 to 1929. WARTIME MEDICO In World War II he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the medical corps in the European and South Pacific theaters. He was elected a member of the Allegany County Medical Soc. Oct. 14, 1931, and was also a member of the New York State Medical Society. His passing does not leave Fillmore without a resident physician. Dr. Stefan B. ROSE resides and practices here. Dr. LYMAN was a member of Maple Grove Lodge No. 761 of Free and Accepted Masons of Short Tract, and of the Masonic Lake Hiram Club. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Leona SCHAEFER LYMAN. A private service was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.11, 1962, at the Kopler Funeral Home here. Dr. J. Whitney SHEA, professor of Economics and Sociology at nearby Houghton College will officiate. Burial was made in Pine Grove 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: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6007 Message Board Post: Mrs. Jay Ballard June 17 Funeral services were held at her late home near Fillmore, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock for Mrs. Jay BALLARD, 75, who died early Monday after an illness of about three weeks. Mrs. BALLARD has always lived in this community, having been born in the town of Hume, the daughter of the late John and Frederica SCHUKNECHT. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Frances and Pauline, Fillmore, also two step-daughters, Mrs. Earl FARNSWORTH, Fillmore and Mrs. Bruce CLARK, Rushford. Also a brother John SCHUKNECHT, Corry, Pa. Services were conducted by the Rev. Harold Van WORMER of Dicksonville, Pa., and the burial was made in Pine Grove Cemetery, Fillmore. [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/6006 Message Board Post: MRS. FRANK B. VanNAME Rushford - Mrs. Frank B. VANNAME passed away at the Cuba Memorial Hospital Friday, Dec. 10, 1943, after a brief illness. Funeral services were held in her late home Monday, Dec. 13th, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Willard HECK, with burial in the White Cemetery. Mary Jane CALLOW was born in South Petherton, England, January 6, 1874. She was the second daughter of David and Sarah BROWNING CALLOW. At the age of 19 she came to America with her aunt, Miss Thurza BROWNING, now Mrs. Fred AUSTIN. She worked in Rushford and Rochester. On Feb. 12, 1898 she was married to William D. BUTTIFANT, who died in January, 1917. To this union four children were born, Harold, who died in infancy, Herbert C. and Mrs. Winnifred KELLOGG of Rushford, and Mrs. Florence SCHUTTS of Blasdell, who survive, also four grandchildren. In September, 1920, she was united in marriage with Frank B. VANNAME who survives to mourn his loss, with five step-children. One brother, William CALLOW, of England, also survives. She was a faithful member of the Rushford Baptist Church, with which she united soon after coming to Rushford. She was a member of the Grange...(rest is missing) >From obituary found in the Davies Room of the Rushford, NY Library dated 1943. (Incomplete, poorly copied)

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/6005 Message Board Post: A LONG LIFE ENDED She Was One of the Pioneers of the Town of Hume - Her Life History Died in Fillmore January 17, 1895, Mrs. Permelia L'HOMMEDIEU RUSSELL PENFIELD, at the advanced age of 95 years, 10 months, and 3 days. Seldom does it fall to our lot to record the death of one so ripe in years, of such rich and varied experiences, so intelligent in observation, so pleasant in expression, and though this sketch may not be of a strictly obituary nature, the writer feels that it is eminently proper in this connection to give to the public a part, at least, of what was obtained during a very interesting interview had with her on Christmas day, 1893. She was then in a fairly good state of health; her mind seemed clear and bright, and her memory, especially of events and reminscences [sic] of her younger days, was truly remarkable. In appearance she was the ideal old lady. Well educated for her day, above the medium height, intelligent and expressive features, with refined and lady like manners and accomplishments she must have been in her prime, a lovely and lovable woman. She was born March 14, 1799, in Montgomery county. Her father was Captain Samuel RUSSELl, one of the early settlers of Hume, to which place she came with the rest of the family, about 1808-1810, fixing their abode in a rude log cabin on what we know as the place of the RUSSELL Bro's, Fred and Eugene. Her mother's name was Mary, a sister of the pioneers, Roger, George and Elisha MILLS. The children were seven in number, Caroline, the eldest being the pioneer teacher in Hume, conducting a school during the summer of 1812 in what is now the stable part of the old barn on the Philo MILLS place. She afterwards became the second wife of Michael GOODRICH, and died long years ago. The subject of this sketch came next, then Oliver M., who died a quarter of a century ago, remembered still by many of our older people. Cornelia was the next - becoming the wife of the late Judge F.S. MARTIN of Olean. Then came Samuel M., who attended the pioneer school his sister taught, dying about a year ago, the oldest member of the Allegany Co. bar. George was next, dying some years since in Milwaukee, Wis., and last, came Jane, who married a man by the name of SWEETLAND and still lives in this town, a widow at an advanced age, the only survivor of the family of Capt. Samuel RUSSELL. Permelia, in 1812, attended school at West Bloomfield. While there she frequently saw companies of soldiers marching through to the Niagara frontier. In those days Captain RUSSELL had to go to Big Tree (Geneseo) for his supplies. In 1813, Elisha MILLS had removed to Canandaigua, where he kept the leading public house. So her father placed Permelia with her uncle's people, that she might have the advantages of the first female school in Western New York. She distinctly remembered, as she said, ‘as though it was yesterday,' and very pleasantly related this incident. It was in September, 1813. The battle of Lake Erie had been fought and Commodore PERRY, who, as one of the results, was immediately made famous, was hastening east on important business. Couriers had been dispatched announcing the victory and the commodore's intentions. All roads in that day led through Canandaigua. So Elisha MILLS put his house in the best of order expecting soon to entertain the commodore and his staff. It was a wet, nasty day. A man astride, as she said ‘a little nuggin of a pony,' rode up and dismounted and asked to go into the kitchen to warm. He was allowed to do so though rather under protest, MILLS telling him that there were other public houses and that he was expecting Commodore PERRY and staff soon, etc. He spread his great cloak over a chair before the fire and stood turning himself as on a spit before the fireplace (no stoves then.) After getting warmed, the horse rested and fed, himself taking perhaps ‘a hasty plate of soup,' he again straddled ‘the little nuggin of a pony' and galloped away at a lively speed. He had scarcely disappeared when they some way found out that they had already entertained the commodore. The laugh was on MILLS. The commodore had found his progress so impeded by the people at every hamlet, village or four corners even, that he resolved to travel in disguise and thus evade them. During the war of 1812-14, her father had a quantity of hides stored somewhere in Buffalo. Going out with some teams after them he arrived there just before Buffalo was burned, was impressed into the service, teams and all, losing about $800 in the scrape. April 10, 1817, Permelia was united in marriage with Wm. W. PENFIELD, who came originally from Connecticut. The ceremony was performed in the log cabin, a Baptist preacher from Pike whose name she could not recall, officiating. Mr. PENFIELD engaged in the tanning business and kept a store at Mills Mills. He by appointment or arrangement distributed the annuities to the Indians on the reservation and thus became acquainted with nearly all of them, readily conversing with them in their own tongue. Mrs. PENFIELD was also acquainted with many of them, their trade being largely with the Indians. Companies of white people would go down to their village near where Rossburg now is, and witness their feasts and dances. Mrs. PENFIELD said she had seen Red Jacket there and heard him address the assembled Indians. About 1828, the PENFIELDs removed to Olean, where Mr. PENFIELD for some fifteen years carried on the tanning business. At that time a man used to go from Olean to the northern towns, making the trips at stated intervals, going on horseback, doing errands of all kinds, carrying and bringing letters, making purchases, carrying some loads which seemed almost incredible. It was said he at one time brought in a spinning wheel. This was probably about the first express business done in western New York. While in Olean they purchased a ‘Wilson stove' the first cooking stove used in the place. So many people came to see it work and learn the methods of cooking with it, that it really became a nuisance to the family for a time. Mrs. PENFIELD with other women turned out and helped ‘pick up' when they were clearing the ground which is now the park in Olean. After a while the family moved into the Olean House, which place they conducted for years. Entertained a great many people among them some quite distinguished. Every spring before the rafts would start, the house would be full from cellar to garret. While keeping the Olean House the noted artist John PHILLIPS used the parlor as a studio while painting the portrait of the famous Seneca Chief ‘GOVERNOR BLACKSNAKE,' who came there to sit for it. Daniel WEBSTER and a brother-in-law once stopped at their house while on a hunting and fishing expedition to Pennsylvania. Gov. De Witt CLINTON was also their guest. Many a time has the cellar kitchen been filled with their Indian acquaintances of the Genesee of a night when on their hunting excursions to Pennsylvania. One time years afterwards when Mr. and Mrs. PENFIELD were in Buffalo they were accosted by a chief, his squaw and three or four children, whom they formerly knew here and at Olean. They expressed great delight at meeting them and Mr. Penfield took them to a hotel and furnished dinner for the whole party. Mrs. PENFIELD, early in life became a member of the Episcopal church, and for many years had belonged to St. Stephens church of Olean. The family consisted of seven children, of whom Martin F. and Oliver M. now conducting the Railroad house in Fillmore; Mrs. Mary CROCKER of Pittsburg, Mrs. Amelia SHULAR of Bolivar and Miss Calphumia the milliner at Fillmore, survive. The oldest and youngest, brother William and sister Sarah, are deceased. The shock of corn was indeed fully ripe and ready for the harvest. The funeral was held at the Railroad House, her late home, last Sunday afternoon, Rev. S. S. BALLOU officiating. Burial in the Alger burying ground. Northern Allegany Observer obituary by John S. Minard >From Cora Lahr's scrapbooks, Fillmore, NY

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/6004 Message Board Post: EDWIN F. GRIGGS BOLIVAR-- Edwin F. GRIGGS died Sunday evening, July 23, 1967, in Olean General Hospital. He was born April 20, 1909, in Pike, a son of Ray and Emma GRIGGS. He had lived in Wellsville and Fillmore before moving to Bolivar. He was prominent as a horse trainer and had also worked in the oil fields. He was a member of Belmont Masonic Lodge No. 474; the Moose Club and the VFW Club, both of Wellsville; the Maple Hill Downs Pony Racing Assoc. of Cattaraugus County and the Western New York Pony Harness Racing Assoc. Surviving are a son, William GRIGGS of Bolivar; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor ROSS of Fillmore and Mrs. Emma Jean BURR of Caneadea; a brother, Manfred GRIGGS of Hume; four granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home in Wellsville where funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 1967, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Enos NAY, pastor of the Scio Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be at Knight's Creek 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/6003 Message Board Post: Gerald V. Evans CENTERVILLE - Gerald V. EVANS, died Saturday May 15, 1965, at his home on the Higgins Rd. in the Town of Centerville. He was born Oct. 28, 1919, a son of Fred and Pearl DAVIS EVANS. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Thelma WASSON EVANS; two daughters, Mrs. Frank SMITH of Oramel and Deborah EVANS at home; two sons, Fred EVANS of Wiscoy and Davis EVANS at home; his father, Fred EVANS of Centerville; two sisters, Mrs Chris UNGER of Sandusky and Mrs. Robert SPEICHER of Hume; two brothers, Raymond EVANS and Harlan EVANS, both of Centerville; and four grandchildren. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kopler Funeral Home in Fillmore where funeral and committal services will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 1965, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Milton PUTNAM, pastor of the Higgins Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be in the White Cemetery in Rushford. [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/6002 Message Board Post: DR. E. E. ESLEY Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Walworth Methodist Church for Dr. E. E. ESLEY, 76, well known physician of that place, who died at his home Saturday after a brief illness. Dr. ESLEY was the father of Mrs. C.J. WINCHIP of Fillmore, and had many friends and acquaintances here who extend sympathy to his family. Besides Mrs. WINCHIP, he is survived by his wife, two daughters, Joan ESLEY and Mrs. Gordon MATTHEWS and a son, Ernest ESLEY. [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: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BUB.2ACI/6001 Message Board Post: ROY W. CHAMBERLAIN CANEADEA, Sept. 13 -- Roy W. CHAMBERLAIN, 59, a prominent upper Genesee valley breeder of registered Holstein cattle and a successful farmer, died Monday afternoon here after a four-day illness of pneumonia. Mr. CHAMBERLAIN was born in the town of Allen, Allegany County, Feb. 16, 1879, a son of Daniel W. and Maria EMERSON CHAMBERLAIN. He was married to Anna BEDFORD of Houghton who survives him with a son, Ronald of Caneadea, and a daughter, Mrs. Stanley YOUNGER of Warsaw, and two grandchildren; four brothers, Mert E. of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Rollo F. of Angelica; Donald E. of Buffalo, and Supervisor Hugh D. of Caneadea. An attendant on Houghton College and a short-term graduate of Cornell University in agriculture, Mr. CHAMBERLAIN was well known as an operator of one of the best farms in this county. He was a former director of the Farm Bureau, member of the grange and member and trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church here where he had been superintendent of the Sunday School for 25 years. [Transcribed by Louise Y. Mills, 2003, from obituary collection of Lenora Mills, Wiscoy, NY]