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/5991 Message Board Post: BYRON VAN NAME Byron VAN NAME was born at Ashford, Erie Co., N.Y., Nov. 19, 1837, and departed this life at Rushford April 14, 1922. He was married August 14, 1858 to Emeline D. SLOCUM of Farmersville who died about twelve years ago. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters, his oldest daughter having preceded him to the realms beyond, a number of years ago. He was again united in marriage on August 7, 1921, to Mrs. Mary WESTFALL of Rushford, who, with his five children and a large circle of relatives and friends mourn his departure. He was tenderly cared for by his loving wife and faithful children during his sickness. His sons, William and Frank B. of Rushford, Harry R. of Fillmore, his daughters, Mrs. Nellie McFARLEN of Rushford and Mrs. Mary F. HERRICK of Cuba, besides one sister and one brother, 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren survive him. He enlisted in the Civil War and served three years in Co. F, 1st N.Y. Dragoons. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Wm. ADAM of the Baptist church, text Romans 5:12. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Podonque to await the resurrection morning. Mrs. D.S. Gaddis >From obituary found in the Davies Room of the Rushford, NY library.