This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mathewson Schultes Bond Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6126 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information. I am not related to the family, but wante to post this for any relatives: "Dewitt Clinton Mathewson, a former resident of East Ashford, drowned himself on Thursday night, in a small pond on the grounds of the Randolph State Hospital, where he had been an inmate at time. He had been insane at times for nearly forty years having been committed to State Institutions seven times during those years. The cause of his trouble was thought to have been an injury by a horse when a young man. When well he was a pleasant agreeable man, and always peaceful and an excellent worker. He was twice married, first to Miss Schultes, by whom he had one son, and later to Mrs. Ava Bond by whom he had two daugthers, all of whom are now living. He was a brother of Mr. Marion Mathewson and Mr. Henry Mathewson of Riceville and another brother and two sisters in the West. On Thursday night he went went out to swim as he had done often this summer. He removed his clothing except his heavy socks and stockings. This may have been the cause of his drowing. Funeral services at East Ashford, Sunday. Rev. Hill officiating."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Goodemote Everts Comstock White Jenkins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6125 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information. I am not related to the family, but wante to post this for any relatives: "Nora Belle, the little 15 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodemote, died at their home at Blasdell on Thursday evening, Sept 6th, after a short illness. Everything was done for her that loving hands could do, but all in vain. The sorrowing parents and family have the sympathy of all their friends and neighbors. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Everts, Rev. R. A. Fuller of the Baptist church of Delevan, delivered a short message of comforting words, after which the little babe was laid to rest at McKinstry Cemetery. Thos from away who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Goodemote and daughter of Buffalo, Geo. Comstock and wife, Grant White and family, and Wm. Jenkins of Sardinia, Leo and Zerol Everts, Fred Everts and wife of Perry. 'Another little lamb has gone To dwell with HIm who gave; Another litle darling babe, Is sheltered in the grave. God needed one more angel child, Amidst His shining band, And so He bent with loving smile and clasped our darling's hand.'"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schumacher Klauss Zeffers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6124 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information. I am not related to the family, but wante to post this for any relatives: "Death again invaded this community in a sudden and shocking form when Mrs. Annie Schumacher, wife of Franz Schumacher, died of apoplexy about six p. m. on Saturday at their home one and one-half south of this place. She had not been perfectly well for a few weeks but not a thought of this sudden termination was entertained by her family. For the second time this spring she went in the stable to help her aged husband about the milking. Soon she was seized with a faintness and her husband started to assist her to the house. Before reaching there, however, she collapsed dying in his arms. The Health Officer, Dr. Fish, was called, who gave the necessary permit for burial. Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Undertaker W. H. Proctor. Internment in St. John's R. C. cemetery on Tuesday. Annie Marie Zeffers was born at Ashford on Nov. 13th, 1852 to Martin Zeffers and Katherine KlaussZeffers, and spent her whole life near the place of her birth. On May 4th, 1869, she was united in marriage to Franz Schumacher, who, together will eleven children survive her. She was an exemplary woman, kindly and true, a devoted wife and mother and a most excellent neighbor and friend."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Drayer Schueider Stoll Lorch Kelley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6123 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information. I am not related to the family, but wante to post this for any relatives: "Mrs. Margaret E. Drayer, the oldest female resident of this town, died at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. Geo. Stoll, in this village, on Monday, Feb. 17th, 1913, in the 90th year of her age. Her death was caused by the infirmities of age, though an accident fall on Thursday last may have hastened it. "Mrs. Drayer, whose maiden name was Schueider, was born in Germany, on Aug. 24th, 1823. She came to this county in 1847 and was soon after, in Buffalo, married to John C. Drayer, a native of the same town in Germany in which she was born. They resided for few years at Hamburg, Erie Co., but soon came to this town which has been her home for over half a century. Her husband died 40 years ago. Mrs. Drayer was a faithful member of the German Methodist church at West Valley for many years and helf the esteem of all who knew her. She is survived by four sons, H. B. F. Drayer of Salamanca and Theodore, Hubert and John Drayer of this town, and three daughters, Mrs. John Lorch and Mrs. Geo. Stoll of this town and Mrs. Laura Kelley of Salamanca. She leaves also 34 grandchildren and some 25 great grandchildren. The funeral services took place from the home of her daughter in this village on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. M. D. Warburton of of the Wesleyan Church officiated, assisted by Rev. A. J. Bellmann of the Log Church, Pleasant Valley. The internment was by the side of her husband in the West Valley Cemetery."

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/6122 Message Board Post: I am doing the research for the Pierce Family for my Mother-inlaw Margaret Pierce Mussman. We found out her Father was Royal A. Pierce who was born in 1892 in the town of Ischua. From there I went to the Ancestory Census site 1900 and found out Royals' Father was Count Pierce and Mother was Charlotte Pierce and had brothers name Mertin F., Robert J. and a sister name Maggie E. who was a teacher in Ischua. I went back to 1880 census and found Count Pierce first wife was Adell and there children were Oscar, Myston? Wiggie and Counts' Mother Mary Pierce was living with them. Also found out the Pierce Family is buried in Fitch Cemetery. Are there any relatives of the Pierce Family who can share anymore information of the family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coon, LeBaron, LeBarron Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/1358.1578.2078.2.1 Message Board Post: Barb: Somehow I overlooked Alden's son Linus LeBarron who did indeed have a daughter named Betsy Jane who was born in 1836. However there was no Allen. I'll still go back and check the will this evening. Jim

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/1358.1578.2078.2 Message Board Post: Barb: >From what I can figure out, Alden Lebarron and a large number of his children (including all his sons - Joseph, Alden Jr., James & Lathrop) moved to Cattaraugus county around 1836. Assuming that none Alden's siblings moved with him (and that is just an assumption), I have information on the children of all but James, and the two names in question are not among that info. The conclusion is that these would be James' children. By the way, I just got copies of Alden and Alden Jr.'s wills. The one for Alden Sr. is very interesting. It was written two weeks before his death and pretty much takes everything from Alden Jr and gives it to James. This must have caused a big fight because the will was contested and the transcript also includes testimony from witnesses about Alden's competency at the time the will was written. It was finally upheld. Of special interest to me was a comment about Alden's grandson Charles Lathrop (my ancestor). Seems Grandpa was going to leave him $5 in the will, and when the man transcribing asked why he wasn't getting $50 like everyone else, Alden said, "he's a bad boy and won't do as I tell him." (Not too uncommon for a fatherless 15 year old boy.) Alden finally grudgingly agreed to give him the $50 dollars. I'll go back and read through the will and see if I can find the names anywhere in the small print. When I first read through it, I was only looking for my direct line. Jim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORD/STEVENS/COLVIN/TUCKER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/1526.1609.1 Message Board Post: Brandy, Saw your post on the message board. I have a Mabel Ford, daughter of Herman and Edith R. Allen Ford; she first married Henry Stevens; one of their daughters married a Colvin (Lydia to Earl Colvin). Does any of this tie in with your family? Stella

Hi, thanks for the information. I am a distant cousin of Leatha LOCKE's. She was born in July 1894 and died in 1916. She is buried in Machias Maple Grove Cemetery. I have an extensive database of information on the LOCKE line and would be happy to share it. Regards, Jerry Harrison Albuquerque, NM http://members.aol.com/jroots/locke.html

I think it is terrific that someone is posting obits and other items. My husband's family is from Freedom-Elton-Delevan-Yorkshire and the surrounding area. We search Browns-Converses-Hancocks and multiple others, living there from 1820 to 1900; we also know relatives way beyond that date. Little items like obituaries, telling who came, who is in the family, etc. are how you link people. A relative sent us an obituary from PA, and it led us to a family bible. A recent posting, about Janette Chaney (Cheney ?) is one I will have to search my files about. We have Cheneys and Browns; she may belong in some way; I also printed it for the cousin in PA and forwared to one in MN. Genealogy is a search. If someone posts and you don't like it, don't read it. I would be delighted if the old churches had ledgers - they often went with the pastors. This is not offensive material; if you don't want to read, delete. You may have lost a link to your past though. Judy schwanja723@aol.com

Hi, I would like to thank you for posting this information, and ask our list members if they have any knowledge of who this "Mrs. Mary Worden, of this place" might have been. My ancestors, John Worden and Esther (Whiting) Worden were residing in Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, NY in the 1850 census with their Worden children. By 1855, the family seems to have split up, as the children are living in homes of friends and relatives, with no sign of John Worden or his wife Esther (Whiting) Worden. Likewise, the two youngest children in this family are missing in the Yorkshire census. I now realize that Esther Worden apparently married a Clark(e) man (possibly in/near Yorkshire) sometime after that 1850 census, and before 1 April 1855, as I have found a marriage certificate for "Widow" Esther Clark(e) and Richard B. Nuzum in Marion County, Virginia (now West Virginia). The 1860 census shows Richard Nuzum and his bride Esther (Whiting) Worden Nuzum and her two small Worden children using the Clark(e) surname, in Marion County, Virginia (WV). I presume Esther might have married the Clarke man in/near Yorkshire, but his job took the new family to Marion County, VA where he apparently died. To make life a bit more interesting, I have found one John Worden in the 1860 and 1870 census in Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan. (He died there in 1872.) His death certificate says he was born 1808 Chautauqua County, NY, which is coincidentally, where I first find my John Worden and new bride, Esther (Whiting) Worden (Hanover and then Poland, Chautuaqua County) prior to their bringing their growing family to Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County. The 1850 census gives my John Worden's age as 42 and born in NY, so this does fit with the info on the death certificate for the John Worden who died in Barry County, Michigan. If anyone has any Worden ancestors in Cattaraugus County, I would be interested in hearing from you. Also married into my Worden line in/near Yorkshire are the following surnames: COLTON EASTLAND BABCOCK LEWIS BROOKS BEACH RYDER LAFFERTY PECK NUGENT ----- Original Message ----- From: <rsm.stahley@verizon.net> To: <NYCATTAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 2:59 PM Subject: [NYCATTAR] Janette Langmade Cheney > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: LANGMADE CHENEY KING DAVIS BROWN HIGGINS WORDEN > Classification: Obituary > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6113 > > Message Board Post: > > There is no date, or newspaper mentioned. I am not related > to this family, but if you would like a copy, I would be more > than glad to get one for you. > > "On Monday, Feb. 10th, 1913 at her home in Delevan, Mrs. Janette Chaney fought to a triumphant finish the last battle > in her heroic struggle against disease; and faithful, unto death, received the victor's crown. > > More than a year ago,she discovered the prescence or a dangerous form of cancer. At once she left for a Sanatorium in Michigan, and with a courage rare in one so frail, underwent the painful process of the non-surgical treatment. It is thought that the cure would have been completely successful had it not been for the deep grief caused by the death of a well loved daughter, Mrs. Belle King, last June. From that time, Mrs. Cheney steadily declined until called home by the Master she loved. > > She was born in the town of Yorkshire, April 17th, 1842, tenth child of the family of thirteen, her father the well known Dr. Wm. Langmade; and her mother , Laura David Langmade. On Aug. 18, 1863, she was married to Clark Abiel Cheney, who survives her. To them were born four children, Mrs. Sara Belle King, deceased last June',Mrs. Georgia Brown, of St. Marys, Pa., and Fred Cheney and Mrs. Myrna Higgins of Delevan. > > The home life of this family, founded nearly fifty years ago, was ideal. Life-long members of the M. E. Church, loyal to every duty, loving and kindly in all home relatives, blessed with children of splendid character, these two life pilgrims found life's journey one or rare sweetness. The penalty of unmarred compainionship is the necessary pain it its breaking; and those who know this family can appreciate the cost of such a parting as was theirs. > > The church was crowded with friends who braved the cold to testify their high regard for this life lived so well. > > Rev. H. M. Wilson afficiated, using the text: 'There remaineth therefore, a rest place for the people of God.' Internment in the beatiful cemetery at Delevan. > > Besides the immediate family, the nearest surviving relatives are three brothers, Mason Langmade of East Aurura, and Andrew and Daw Langmade of Delevan; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Worden, of this place" > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KING Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6121 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information available. I am not related to this family, but will be willing to make a copy of this for any related family. "Mrs. Chauncey King, died very suddenly at her home at McKinstry on Tuesday Morning, July 19. Services will be held from the home Thursday afternoon. Rev. John MacIntosh officiating. Mrs. King leaves to mourn their loss Adelaide King of Delevan and Roy King at home."

In keeping with my previous inquiry to this list, I'm attempting to figure out how my Swedish immigrant great grandfather worked as a stone mason in the Carrollton area. I found him and his family listed in the 1892 census, where he indicated he was a stone mason as an occupation. Would anyone be able to offer me information as to a book that is available that reports on the history of Carrollton during that time frame, focusing on construction in that area be it building homes, bridges, etc? I'd appreciate any help you may be able to offer me. Sharon, Mn.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Houck Lexer Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6120 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information available. I am not related to this family, but will be willing to make a copy of this for any related family. "At the house of Hon. George A. Stoneman in this village, on Saturday, March 3rd, 1917, by Rev. A. G. Lewis, pastor of the Christian Church, Gilbert Houck and Miss Dorothy Lexer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lexer, all of the vicinity."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pierce Arnold Robinson Cornwell Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6119 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information available. I am not related to this family, but will be willing to make a copy of this for any related family. "At the M. E. parsonage, Alabama, N. Y., on the ever of May 9th, Miss Jennis Pierce of Delevan was united in marriage to Arthur Arnold of Farmersville, by the bride's cousin, Rev. E. D. Robinson. The ring ceremony was used. The bride was dressed in Copenhagen blue silk popilin with Georgette crepe and silver trimmings. They were attended by Miss Ruth Robinson and Lavinus Cornwell. Miss Robinson wore light blue silk poplin. They will reside in Delevan."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nourse Fisher Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6118 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information available. I am not related to this family, but will be willing to make a copy of this for any related family. "Mr. D. Williams Nourse, of Delevan and Miss Ella Fisher of East Aurora were married at the bride's home on Saturday, May 26th. They will reside on the J. W. Nourse farm at McKinstry. Their many friends wish them much joy and happiness."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAMMOND HUFSTADER HILL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6117 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information available. I am not related to this family, but will be willing to make a copy of this for any related family. "Hammond-- At her home on Spring Street, Thursday, March 27th, after a lingering illness, Ida E. Hufstader, wife of Harvey F. Hammond, sister of Seward Hufstader and Herman Hufstader of Springville and Mrs. Winfield Hill of Otto, aged 60 years, 3 months and 21 days. Her funeral conducted by her pastor, Rev. Robert A. Fuller, was held at the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Maplewood."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DAY STARKS REMINGTON Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6116 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information available. I am not related to this family, but will be willing to make a copy of this for any related family. "Mrs. Eva R. Day and Mrs. Mabel Starks made a sad and hurried journey from Kansas here after learning of the death of their mother, Mrs. Silphina Remington, who died on Tuesday, Feb. 13th. They arrived just in time for the services at the church on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Starks' little daughter also came with them"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HADLEY WILTSE WASSON COLE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6115 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook with no date or newspaper information available. I am not related to this family, but will be willing to make a copy of this for any related family. "Died, January 29th, Clarence D. Hadley, aged 29 years, 7 months, and 7 days. Funeral services at the home on Saturday, Feb. 1st. Internment at Maplewood Cemetery, Springville. Clarence Day Hadley was the youngest son of Henry H. and Elizabeth Wiltse Hadley, and was born at East Ashford, June 22nd, 1883. Both his parents were descended from good New England stock and he had inherited their good traits, industry, economy and honesty. On the first day of the New Year, he was sickened with pneumonia of an aggravated type and was desperately sick for a number of weeks, but for some days before his death he had improved rapidly and all believed him on the road to recovery, when a heart complication snuffed out his life in a moment, literally, proving the truth of the bible assertion, 'In the midst of life we are in death.' About eight years ago he was joined in marriage to Miss Dora Wasson, who with two little children survive him, as do his parents and brother, Bert, of Buffalo, and an adopted sister, Mrs. Earl Cole of Springville. In his disposition and association with others he was a peculiarly lovable personality, and the friendships of boyhood with early associates ripened into strong love and regard of manhood. He was a valued member of West Valley Lodge, No 665, I O. O. F. , and had just completed a term as its presiding officer, in which position by his ability, activity and fairness of administration he had won the high regard of his associated. The lodge conducted the services which were impressive and beautiful, and a profusion of beautiful flowers were presented by members and friends. In the loss of this good brother, son, husband and father, not only the family but the community has sustained a distinct loss, and it will be many moths ere his genial smile and kindly ways will be forgotten"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith Locke Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/6114 Message Board Post: This is from a scrapbook. There are no dates or newspaper headings. I am not related to this family, but would be more than happy to get a copy for anyone related. "Miss Leatha G. Locke, who died at the home of her parents in this place on Monday was born in Machias on July 1st, 1894, the eldest daughter of Charles W. and Neola W. Locke of this place. As a child she developed a studious and sincere disposition and although never blessed with robust health-- having had considerable trouble with her eyes, an affliction which greatly interfered with her studious habits, and having contracted a severe attack of typhoid from which she seemed never to fully recover; nevertheless with hre unending patience and perserverance she continued her efforts and after overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles she graduated from Machias High School in June and with characteristic energy and seriousness sought employment which she followed until stricken by her fatal illness which developed last week Thursday at East Aurura. At first her illness was not thought to be of a serious nature but upon returning to this place and securing medical aid it was decided that she was suffering from appendicitis. Preparations were being made for her removal to a hospital for treatment, but before the arrival of the time set for her depature the disease had made such rapid progress that her removal was considered inadvisable and a specialist was called who operated at her home on Friday afternoon. The operation disclosed the fear that the disease had developed to such an extent as to render her recovery extremely doubtful, but as she seemed to rally and gain strength the hope of her family and friends, eager to grasp at the slightest encouragement, became quite confident of her ultimate recovery although all knew that she was in very serious condition yet her sudden death came as a great shock to her family and friends. Miss Locke was converted at the Christian Church of this place at an early age and was ever an energetic worker in the church and the various societies connected therewith, especially the Christian Endeavor society of which body she has long been an active member and where her smiling face, her music, and her loving kindness will be most sorely missed. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Smith of East Alexander, Miss Violet Locke and one brother Wesley C. Locke, both of this place, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held from the home this (Thursday) afternoon, Rev. A. G. Lewis officiating. The many and beautiful gifts of flowers and the large attendance of friends attested the high esteem in which deceased was helf by all who knew her. Internment in Maple Grove Cemetery."