This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Randall Harmon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6162 Message Board Post: Sarepta E. Harmon was the eldest child of Stephen and Angeline Randall. She was born in Sardinia April 18, 1850. She was married to E. A. Harmon of McKinstry Hollow Dec. 26, 1876 and resided at McKinstry Hollow until the death of her husband in 1914. Since then she has made her home with her sister, Mrs. A. R. Harmon of Machias of West Machias, spending a part of the time with her cousins at Allegany. A year ago the 27th of May she was taken sick at Allegany and the 25th of June her sister, Mrs. A. R. Harmon brought her home. Since that time she has been a great sufferer but a very patient one. About twenty-five years ago she with her husband joined the M. E. Church at McKinstry Hollow and she has lived a consistant Christian life. As the months went by after she was taken sick was taken sick, and it became evident that she was not going to recover, she settled up her earthly affairs, and waited patiently for the summons to come to call her to her heavenly home. She was of a genial and happy disposition and both friends and relatives have enjoyed the hours spent in her sick room when she was feeling able to visit with them. Her words of advice and council we will all remember, and although she has suffered untold agony during the past year she has left many pleasant memories that will be treasured by all who knew and loved her. Although she has left us we cannot wish her back for her sufferings are over and she is resting peaceably. She leaves to mourn her one son, Howard Harmon, and one grand child, Hattie S. Harmon of Perry, two sisters, Mrs. A. R. Harmon and Lucia L. Randall of West Machias, one brother, Dr. J. O. Randall of Silver Springs, besides many other relatives and friends. Her funeral was held from the home of A. R. Harmon on Wed. June 27th, 1917. Rev. Harrington of Machias officiating, with burial at McKinstry Hollow.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wenzel Steffenhagen Easterly Helser Ward Moot Weishan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6161 Message Board Post: Anna Elizabeth Wenzel, wife of Frederick Steffenhagen died at her home in Machias Junction on Monday afternoon, March 5th at 3 o'clock Mrs. Steffenhagen was the daughter of John and Katherine Wenzel and was born at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany, on the first day of May, 1838, coming to this county with her parents when she was 14 years of age. She was married to Frederick Steffenhagen on April 17, 1858. Besides her husband she is survived by nine children, Amelia Easterly of Cattaraugus; John, of Delevan; Magdalena Helser of Bliss; Mary Ward of Salamanca; Frank and Wm. of Machias; Elizabeth Ward and Minnie Moot of Franklinville and Lida of Buffalo; also twenty-six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Frederick Weishan, of Ellibottville [sic] Funeral services were held at the Christian church where she was a member, this afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. Lewis officiating. Internment in Machias Cemetery. Mrs. Steffenhagen was a great sufferer for may years and bore it patiently until her dear Savior called her to her heavenly home, where there is no sorrow or pain. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother and will be missed by all of her beloved ones, but we are consoled in that we know that she has gone to meet other dear one in Heaven where we all hope to meet our death mother again."

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/RRB.2ACE/6160 Message Board Post: I am trying to find the Scotland link for my ancestor..does anyone know more about John MacKenzie? This is all I know on his background: Story taken from original handwritten story by Anna Mackenzie Evans on September 23, 1928 at a Mackenzie family reunion. "James Mackenzie of Ross Shin or Ross Shire Scotland married Miss Jessie Stewart to them was born one son John Mackenzie on Jan 12, 1835. At the age of 4 years his mother died and he went to live with his grandparents. Soon after his father married Elsie Gordan, but John stayed with his grandfather who was a blacksmith by trade. He tried to learn the trade, but did not like it. He saved his money and in 1854 at the age of 19 years he came to America with his father's sister, Aunt Anna Mackenzie. The ship named Neptune left Liverpool, England on the 2nd day of April 1854 and landed in New York on the 7th day of May a voyage of 37-1/2 days on water. There were 700 passengers aboard, two deaths and two births. John's grandfather worked in a place called Russeling when John left to to on the NY Central to Buffalo and from there to Forrestville, NY to Uncle George Mackenzie's. Aunt Anna kept house for Uncle George for two years then married David Fraser who also came over ! with them. In December 1856, John went to Limestone and boarded with Peter Zeluff's family. April 16th, 1857 John married Miss Harriett Zeluff of Limestone who at that time was the first white child born in the Tuna Valley. They had eight children." In attendance were: James P. Mackenzie, Roy B. Mackenzie, Frank A. MacKenzie, C.L. McKenzie, Charles Evans, Norman Foster, Lena Foster, Erla Foster, Guy Knapenberger, Enola Knapenberger, Mary Jane, Janet, Kathryn, Edith Ann Knapenberger; Owen, Alice, Donald, Marien and Dorothy Fee; Mrs. Eva Poole of Marathon, NY; Clara L. Daly and Henry W. Hill of Olean NY, Mrs. Portir (or Lortir), Viola and Robert Carman. Listed as absent: John & Lelah Mackenzie, Maurice & Harriet Mackenzie, Bobby & Audrey Anne, Bruce Mackenzie & wife(Frances) & Betty.) Obituary states: John McKenzie of Salamanca Dead: Special to the Buffalo Times. Salamanca. January 12 (1920?). John McKenzie died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Evans, December (2)2d. While ailing for some time he was ill only 4 weeks. Mr. McKenzie was born in Cromarty, Scotland January 12, 1835. He lived in Edinburgh from the age of four to 19 years at which time he left for America. He sailed on the Neptune of New York and it is of interest in these days to know that he was 37 1/2 days on water. He came to Buffalo, thence to Forrestville, NY, residing there with his uncle for two years. He then came to work on the Erie Railroad bridge which was being built at Riverside Junction. In 1856 he married Miss Harriet Zeliff (the rest is torn and missing).

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hitchcock Bailey Woodard Kilburn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6159 Message Board Post: "Edwin H. Hitchcock passed away at the home of her [sic]son, Herbert, of Delevan on March 1, 1917. Mr. Hitchcock was afflicted with partial paralysis about 4 years ago and was confined to the bed until the hour of his death He was a man known for his sterling character; he asked of no man anything while with his two hands he could work He was born on July 5th, 1845, and was married on May 23, 1869, to Charlotte M. Bailey. About 10 years ago he joined the local I. O. O. F and later joined the encampment. He is survived by one son, Herbert Hitchcock, of Delevan, and brother, Delbert Hitchcock and two sisters, Mary Woodard and Emeretta Kilburn, also of Delevan The funeral service was held in the M. E. church on March 4th and was in charge of the Odd Fellows, Dr. A. E. Preston acting as Noble Grand. The sermon was preached by Rev. E. J. Fairweather, pastor of the M. E. Church and Chaplain of the Lodge. The body was interred in Delevan Cemetery. Seventeen years ago on this date Mr. Hitchcock's mother was buried." [from donated scrapbook] Susan Stahley rsmstahley@adelphia.net Professional Genealogist http://www.brickwallbuster.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nourse Randall Hampson Snover Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6158 Message Board Post: "Mrs. Hattie M. Nourse died very suddenly at her home at McKinstry on Friday evening, Mar. 16, of apoplexy. Her death came as a severe shock to her relatives and friends as she was seemingly as well as usual when the attack came. The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m., Rev. W. F. Tubbs of Turtle Pt., Pa., officiating, assisted by Rev. E. J. Fairweather of Delevan. Internment at McKinstry cemetery. She is survived by her husband,Mrs. C. C. Randall of Olean and D. W. Nourse, and two grandchildren, also one sister, Mrs. L. L. Hampson of Warren, Pa., and two brothers, M. L. Snover of Randolph and Dr. H. D. Snover of Steamburg. Hattie M. Nourse was a daughter of David and Mary Snover and was born in Chemung Co., on May 18, 1859. When she was ten years of age her parents moved to the farm in the town of Machias now owned by Lloyd Cornwall. On May 17, 1877, she was united in marriage to J. W. Nourse, coming to live on the home farm where she spent the remaining years of her life. About 25 years ago, she with her husband, joined an M. E. Society which later became the M. E. church at McKinstry where she has since been an active member. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother and will be greatly missed by her many friends and loved ones."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Higgins Montgomery Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6157 Message Board Post: Mr. James Higgins of Elton and Miss Leola Montgomery of Delevan were united in marriage Thursday evening by Rev. Fuller, at the home of the bride

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Groff Marchel Ehmann Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6156 Message Board Post: "A pretty wedding was solemnized at noon, Thursday, Sept. 29, 1916, at the E. A. church, West Valley, N. Y., when Miss Lottie M. Groff of West Valley was united in marriage to Mr. Simon M. Marchel of Sanborn, N. Y., in the presence of fifty guests, the Rev. J. Rosenthal officiating. The bridal party consisting of the bride and groom, Miss Clara A. Ehmann as bridesmaid and Howard G. Ehmann as best man, marched up the aisle to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Bertha Stady, who presided at the piano, took their places in front of a bank of ferns and asters and the ring ceremony followed, during which soft music was played. The bride wore a gown of white chiffon and voile and wore a corsage bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid wore white net and voile and a corsage bouquet of pink roses. Both groom and best man wore suits of blue. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests went to the home of the bride where they all partook of sumptous wedding dinn! er. Many valuable presents were received. The bride's traveling suit was of blue wool poplin with a white satin hat. They left on Saturday for a trip which will include Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Sasnborn, and Lima, O."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Austin Simmons Wright Parker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6155 Message Board Post: "A sad calamity, for such it may be termed, has occurred in the home of Mrs. W. R. Austin, formerly of Yorkshire, N. Y., now a resident of Olean, when on March 20th the partner of her sorrow and joys was taken from her midst. Mr. Austin was born on the homestead and resided there for over seventy-two years, when he, with his wife, moved to Olean, renting the farm to his son. He was a man highly respected by all who knew him, a kind neighbor, a most loving and faithful husband and father and was always willing to aid in any good cause. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son, William Jr., of Delevan, one daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Simmons of Olean, one brother, J. T. Austin of Delevan, two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Wright of Buffalo and Mrs. W. H. D. Parker of Arcade. When we laid away our loved one It seemed though our hearts must break But we know he has passed all sorrow Passed within the pearly gates. He is happy with the loved ones Who have gone from earth before, And with them he will wait to welcome Dear ones to the Heavenly Shore."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lynde Field Fuller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6154 Message Board Post: "Mrs. S. U. Lynde died on Thursday evening, March 8th, after a sickness of about two weeks. There was little or no warning of the coming of so severe a sickness, yet it was doubtlessly a disease which had been developing for years. The funeral services was held at her home at Delevan on Sunday afternoon. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. J. Fairweather. She was interred in Delevan cemetery. She is survived by her husband, S. U. Lynde, and her son, V. R. Lynde, two sisters, Mrs. Kate Field and Miss Betty Fuller of Springville, and two brothers, Oscar Fuller of Machias and Alfred Fuller of Ashford. Eliza O. Lynde was a daughter of Richmond and Angelena Fuller and was born at Ashford, N. Y. on April 20, 1852. She was married to S. U. Lynde on December 15th, 1868. About 25 years ago with her husband she united with the Methodist Eyiscopal [sic] Society at McKinstry, where she was a member at the time of her death. Mrs. Lynde was of a quiet, retiring dispositioin. She was regular in her attendance at the means of grace. Her Christian life was characterized by a calm trust in God. Her experience might be summed up in thos words of Paul 'I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ames Goodemote Brennan Churchill Fleckenstein Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6153 Message Board Post: Elmer Elsworth Ames was born September 13, 1891 at West Valley, N. Y. and died at his home in that village, Oct. 8, 1916, after 25 years. His parents were Sheridan U. Ames and Flora Goodemote Ames; he being the youngest of a family of four children, two sisters, Inez, Mrs. John Brennan of Ashford, and Nellie, Mrs. Frank Churchill of West Valley, and one brother, Arthur Ames of New Haven, Conn., all of whom with his parents survive him. On July 27, 1910, he was united in marriage with Miss Cleo Fleckenstein and to this union was born two children, one daughter, Eleanor Irene, aged 5 years and one son, Elsworth Arnold Ames, aged 8 months, who are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. Beside the above mentioned immediate members of the family he is also survived by an aged grand-father, Nelson J. Ames of West Valley, uncles, aunts, cousins and many more distant relatives, beside a large circle of friends who mourn his untimely death. The funeral, one of the largest ever held in this vicinity, was held from his late home on Wednesday afternoon, October 11, Rev. E. H. Hill of the M. E. church officiating, and speaking words of comfort and cheer, from St. Johns 14:2- a text chosen by the family; after which a long procession of more than forty automobiles followed the remains to Mt. Hope cemetery, where amid a profusion of flowers, all that was earthly of Elmer, peacefully reposing in a beautiful mahogany casket, was laid to rest, the better part having taken wings and gone to God who gave it, and 'there, sometime we'll understand.'"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gordon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6152 Message Board Post: "On Tuesday morning, March 29th, an Angel from Heaven visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Williams and returned with Little Joyce, their only beloved daughter who has been with them for only nine short months, but during that time has endeared herself to her sorrowing parents and brothers, besides her other relatives and friends. The communities in which she spent her short life have the deepest sympathy for the bereaved parents, brother Wayne, and other friends. We trust the following lines may comfort them in their sorrow: 'The precious bulb which the King Had given to the earthly gardners' care, Could not withstand the chilling blasts; It was too pure and fair He reclaimed that which He'd given, And promised when the blasts and frosts were o'er, He would give unto the gardner The precious bulb once more.'"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pixley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6151 Message Board Post: Private Roy W. Pixley of Co. I, 108th Infantry was killed in action October 18, 1918. It was not the first time Private Pixley had been 'over the top,' being with the 108th in the battles of Sept 28th and 29th when the famous Hindenburg line was broken. Roy W. Pixley, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pixley of Delevan, was born Sept. 19, 1897 in Delevan and spent the greater part of his life there, until he went to Franklinville in 1916 and was employed by the Ontario Knife Co. Following the entrance of the United States in the world war, he joined Co. I, 108th Infrantry and after several months training at Olean left with that company for overseas during the summer of 1918. On arrival in France the Company was immediately put in active serving at the front end and when it became Private Pixley's lot to go 'over the top' the order was bravely carried out but at grave cost. There is no greater honor than this to give one's life for one's country. Private Pixley leaves to mourn their loss, his parents, two brothers, and one sister."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hall Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6150 Message Board Post: George H. Hall "George H. Hall, M. E. Minute Man, progressive farmer and public spirited citizen. Of patriotic, Colonial ancestry. Father and an uncle members of the famous 44th New York, the 'Ellsworth Regiment,' that held Little Round Top with iron grip in the bloody Gettysburg fight. Paternal grandfather and another uncle in the 78th N. Y. Regiment. Maternal great-grandfather, a Green Mountain Boy and hardy pioneer of Machias, around whose humble cabin north of this village the wolves howled and about whose hospitable hearthstone the dusky Sons of the Forest stretched themselves to slumber over a century ago." [transcribed by Susan Stahley; from donated scrapbook]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marble Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/1134.408.1197.1197 Message Board Post: I believe that my great-great-grandfather is the Daniel Marble that you refer to in your emails. He drowned in the Vermillion River in Ford County Illinois. I am a great-grandaughter of Malvina Marble Read, who was Daniel Marble's daughter. I am very much interested in obtaining a picture of him. Do you have one that could be emailed? If not, I could send my address and would be happy to reimburse you for the cost of making a copy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Johns, Plumb, Pratt, Symes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6149 Message Board Post: Ishmael and Mary (Thomas) Davis emigrated from Cardigan, Wales to Farmersville in 1852. Looking for descendants of dau. Sarah in the Plumb, Symes, and Pratt lines; and of dau. Mary through John R. Johns.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.msn.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5541/RRB.2ACE/2597.1 Message Board Post: My great grandfather was Francis Asbury Stevenson. One of his children was Henry Millard Stevenson and one of his six children was my father, Arthur Francis Stevenson.

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/RRB.2ACE/6057.2.1 Message Board Post: I would appreciate any info that you can give me. Jasper was my g-grandfather, David Forest my grandfather, William Fayette my father. Do you need info on my line? I would appreciate any info you could give me. Am also interested in any info on Knowles. Thanks, Cindi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coon, LeBarron Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/2233.3.1 Message Board Post: Dennis: I would be very interested in any information you have on the Cattaraugus County Coons. If they came through Hoosick, NY on their way from Rhode Island and married freely with the LeBarrons in the early 1800s before the combined clans moved to the Dayton - Cottage area, then they are my ancestors.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crowell, Curtis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6148 Message Board Post: Looking for information on John Crowell. They had three boys during 1852-1856. They are: Scott F. Crowell Seth E. Crowell Charles F. Crowell Unforturnately, The Census reports his wife as Ester, and the graveyards and a death certificate lists her as Melissa. Any information on her would be very appreciated. Would be glad to share what I have. Thanks, Liz