This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hallberg, Markham, Hazzard, Freders, Benson, Dieter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11878 Message Board Post: PJ: April, 1968: Ellery Center: Mrs. Bertha M. Hallberg, 69, died at her home in Ellery Center Wednesday afternoon April 24, 1968. Mrs. Hallberg, a resident of the Town of Ellery for the past 60 years, was born Nov. 22, 1898, in Frewsburg, a daughter of Hiley J. and Jennie Hazzard Markham. She was a life member of the Ellery Center Firemen's Auxiliary, a 46-year member of the Ellery Center Grange, and a member of the Fluvanna Cemetery Society. Mrs. Hallberg and her husband, Fred G. Hallberg, marked their Golden Wedding anniversary Dec. 30, 1967. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Freders, Jamestown, and Mrs. Janice Benson, Bemus Point; a son, Darold E. Hallberg, Dunkirk; seven grandchildren, Thomas Hallberg, Ada, O., Ronald Freders, University of North Carolina, Paula Frederes and Gordon Frederes, both of Jamestown, Brenda Benson, Jeffrey Benson, and Sherrie Benson, all of Bemus Point, a sister, Mrs. Ruby Dieter, Stockton, and a brother, Alton Markham, Frewsburg. Burial will be in Fluvanna Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Geoger, Andrews Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11877 Message Board Post: PJ: June, 1968: Valentine A. Smith, 75, of R.D. 1, Ashville, a retired lieutenant of the Jamestown Police Dept., died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday (June 8, 1968) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rosemary S. Andrews of Pine Hill Road, Randolph where he had made his home for the past two years. He was born Nov. 30, 1892, in Buffalo, the son of George and Theresa Geiger Smith. Mr. Smith was a long-time employe of the City of Jamestown, serving with the fire department from 1920-22. He transferred to the police department, serving until his retirement in 1952. He graduated from Gowanda State Hospital School of Nursing in 1912. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Navy Seabees. He was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church of Lakewood; Loyal Order of Moose, John W. Tiffany Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars; and the Lakewood Memorial Post, American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Roenia M. Smith of Jamestown; three sons, George V. Smith, Longview, Tex., Gregory A. Smith and Dr. Leo F. Smith, both of Rochester; his daughter, Mrs. Andrews of Randolph; 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A son, Benedict A. Smith was killed in action in France in 1944 while serving with the U.S. Army during World War II. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Randolph. Burial will be in St. Patrick's 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/SRB.2ACE/11874.1 Message Board Post: HI The Thayer cemetery is online here; http://www.rootsweb.com/~nychauta/CEMETERY/Thayer2.html many stones are missing and some are eroded, this little cemetery is out in the open with no protection from our climate ;I know there are probably a lot more THAYER b here but either they had no stones or they are gone now We have a camp not far from here, and I would be happy to explore but I have no idea where the actual house was or is I have done a lot of THAYER research but not looked for their particular homes there is noting written on the Underground RR here that mentions any THAYER involvement

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/SRB.2ACE/11852.1.2 Message Board Post: Thank you, Dee. Too many Brighams, too many dates. Ugh! I will go back through the postings. Thanks again. Sherry

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/SRB.2ACE/11852.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you MSgt. Foster for a speedy reply. Sherry

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/SRB.2ACE/11852.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you, Mr. Barris for a valuable and informative reply. Sherry

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smiley, Brown, Porter, Ralph, Miller, Boggs, Curtis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11875 Message Board Post: PJ: July, 1968: Funeral services for C. Clyde Smiley, 89, of Ellery Center, who died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday (July 3, 1968) at his home, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Powers Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne J. Hamilton, pastor of the Fluvanna Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in Fluvanna Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Jamestown Lions Club. They will receive friends at Powers Funeral Home from 2-4 nd 7-9 p.m. today. A lifelong resident of this area, Mr. Smiley as a young man, worked on Chautauqua Lake steamers and for some time operated a passenger launch from Fluvanna to Celoron. He also operated a garage at Ellery Center for more than 20 years and later drove a bus for the Ellery Center School District. Mr. Smiley was born Nov. 13, 1878, in Ellery Center, a son of Freborn L. and Anna Brown Smiley. He and his wife, Mrs. Laura Porter Smiley were married Oct. 19, 1912 at services in Westfield. Mr. Smiley was a member of the Exempt Firemen's Association and was a charter and life member of the Ellery Center Volunteer Fire Department. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Freeburn E. Smiley, Elyria, O.; and Robert Porter Smiley, Webster, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. J. Oliver Ralph, Lakewood; and Miss Lee Judy Smiley, Rochester; two grandsons, George E. Smiley, Elyria, and Gary E. Miller, Lakewood; four granddaughters, Mrs. William R. Boggs, San Clemente, Calif.; Miss G. Lynette Miller, Atlanta, Ga.; Miss Suzanne P. Smiley and Miss Kimberly D. Smiley, both of Webster; and three great grandchildren, Jack Ray Curtis II, Elyria; William R. Boggs Jr., and Michele Boggs, San Clemente.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thayer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11874 Message Board Post: Hi there. I've done a search online for Thayer Farm information and haven't come accross anything more than odd's and ends. I'm looking for history on the home and maybe a little information on who owns it now. Is it still a private residence? I know a little about how it served as an underground railroad in the days of slavery. I know a little about its haunted history as well, since my mom's family once lived in the home. She has told me about finding some of the secret passages and how she was never allowed to explore them. I'm curious to find any information on this home, and the family it's named for if possible. Is the cemetery still behind it? And what are the names of the cemeteries eternal reidents. Thanks for anything you can give me. Shell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kilpatrick, Watson Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11873.1 Message Board Post: I forgot to add the information on her death. She died in Roswell Hospital, Buffalo, NY of Lymphatic Cancer on October 11, 1959. (A little over a year after my mom was born.)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kilpatrick, Watson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11873 Message Board Post: Hi there. I'm now trying to find information, images, and documentation on my Great Grandmother Gladys Watson. She was born in Cochesett, Massachusetts on June 17, 1899. She married Clinton Herd Watson in Newburgh, NY on June 20, 1920. What I'm trying to find is information on where she went to school and earned her teaching degree. She taught at Jamestown High School for a number of years, but I have no information on how long or what she taught. If anyone has access to the schools records I would love any information you can get me, as well as any images possible. I've also included a photograph of her with her husband Clinton Herd Watson and their daughter Gladys Ruth (Watson) Smith. Maybe someone out there will recognize her as their teacher! Thank you! Shell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Horton, Love Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/286.507.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello list, I continue to post messages regarding my husband's Horton family in the hopes that the updated information will help me make a connection with another researcher or elicit suggestions as to how I can pursue this family further. My husband's gr-gr-gr grandfather, Charles Horton, of Gerry was either married three times or married twice and had an illegitimate child with a third woman. My theory is that Charles Horton first married Charlotte Shepardson, and they had two children together, Thomas and Daniel. It seems likely that Charlotte passed away as a result of childbirth in 1838 given that's also Daniel's year of birth. Charles then married Philetta (maiden name unknown), and they had seven more children together...Ellen, Edwin, Eurette, Lucious, Charlotte, Frank, and Charles. I did not know about the three youngest children until I came across Philetta living in Otiscounty Township, Waseca County, Minnesota per the 1860 U.S. Federal Census. I believe my husband's gr-gr grandfather Emery Horton was the result of Charles' third relationship with a woman named Margaret Love. I can't say if the couple ever married because Emery's birth would have occurred *before* the births of the children Frank and Charles. Emery and his mother Margaret are living with Reuben and Roxy Shepardson on the 1860 Census in Clymer. What's so tidy about the whole thing is that the daughter Charlotte was 9 years old on the 1860 Census and then Frank was 5 and Charles was 3...Emery fell right in the gap at age 7 years as of 1860. I realize the civil registration of these events was not required in New York, but I'm wondering if there are some Chautauqua Co. records which may have pre-dated the legal requirements, or if not, church records in the town of Gerry where most of these events would have occurred. Can anyone advise me of where to go next? As always, any reply is much appreciated. Lisa Hopp

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Laurin, Esterbrook, Murbach, Schmonsky Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11872 Message Board Post: PJ: Sug., 1967: Mrs. Marjorie J. Laurin, 37, of 53 Hickory St., died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 20, 1967) in Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of H. Richard Laurin, to whom she was married April 9, 1949. Born Dec. 31, 1929, in Adrian, Mich., the daughter of Herman F. and Ethel Esterbrook Murbach, she had been a resident of Warren, Pa., prior to coming to Jamestown 25 years ago. Mrs. Laurin was employed by the Chautauqua County Extension Service Assopciation. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Douglas and a daughter, Diana Laurin, both at home; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Herman F. Murbach, St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, Donald Murbach, Cheyenne, Wyo.; a sister, Mrs. Donald Schmonsky, Jamestown; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Winters, Willoughby, Peterson, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11871 Message Board Post: PJ: Oct., 1967: Theodore B. Winters, 56, of 20 East Fifth St., died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 15, 1967) in WCA Hospital. He was the owner and operator of the Winters Candy and Cake Shop, 5 W. Main St., Falconer. He was born in Jamestown, April 7, 1911, the son of James S. and Ivy Willoughby Winters. He was a member of First Methodist Church. A 1928 graduate of Jamestown High School, he was a member of Alpha Zeta Fraternity, Mt. Moriah Lodge, F. & A. M., Ismalia Shrine, Jamestown Shrine Club, Ira Lou Spring Post, American Legion. A veteran of World War II, he served as a staff sergeant in Italy and North Africa with the U.S. Army Artillery. He is survived by his wife, the former Charlotte Peterson; a son, James M. Winters, Jackson, Miss.; one brother, R. Raymond Winters, Hillsboro, Calif. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. Bearers at the funeral of Theodore B. Winters were: Michael Hjalmarson, Gilbert Kling, J. Emerson Weaver, James Linn, Eugene L. Katzenberger and Elmer Nelson. Attending from away were Mr. and Mrs. James M. Winters of Jackson, Miss., and R. Raymond Winters of Hillsboro, Calif.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cross, Hughes, Alden, Martin, VanAtter, Todd Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11773.1 Message Board Post: PJ: July, 1967: Dewittville: - Albert J. Cross, 77, of Route 1, died unexpectedly at 5:30 p.m. Monday (July 17, 1967) in his home. Mr. Cross had been a farmer all his life, retiring a few months ago becuase of ill health. He was born Jan. 3, 1890, at Dewittville, the son of James and Minnie Hughes Cross and had spent his entire lifetime here. He was married to the former Alta J. Alden on Dec. 8, 1915, at Buffalo. She died July 10, 1965. Mr. Cross was a member of the former Christian Church of Dewittville; a member of Dewittville Grange, serving as master at the time of his death. Mr. Cross was active in the community and will be remembered for his participation in community projects. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Martin, Jamestown; Miss Adelaide Cross at home; Mrs. George Van Atter, Mayville; and a son, Lyle Cross, Dewittville; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hustler Todd, Jamestown; and a brother, Lester Cross, Dewittville. He was preceded in death by a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Burial will be in Mayville Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mecusker, Torstonson, Parnell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11870 Message Board Post: PJ: 7/31/1967: Greenhurst: A 10-year-old Town of Ellery girl died about 9 p.m. yesterday, July 30, 1967, in Childrens Hospital in Buffalo about six hours after her bicycle collided with an automobile in front of her home. Mary Lou Mecuster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Mecusker of Dutch Hollow Road, suffered a skull fracture, fractured right forearm, fractures of both legs and multiple abrasions. She was first treated at WCA Hospital in Jamestown and then transferred to Buffalo. Chautauqua County Deputy Sheriff Toby Pieszewski said the girl rode her bicycle from a driveway when it was involved in a collision with an automobile driven by Elmer A. Fisher, 48, of Berry Road, Fredonia. The child was taken to WCA Hospital by the Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department ambulance crew. Mary Lou Mecusker was born June 1, 1957, in Jamestown. She attended Fluvanna Community Church and the Sunday School. She was a fifth grade student at Fluvanna School. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Margaret and Nancy; three brothers, Dudley, James and Patrick; her maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Thorsten Thorstonson, Jamestown; two uncles, Arthur Thorstonson, Jamestown and Curtis Mecusker, Bemus Point; one aunt, Mrs. Edna Parnell, LaMesa, Calif.; and several cousins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Henderson-Lincoln Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne J. Hamilton of the Fluvanna Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in Fluvanna Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hallberg, Anderson, Peterson, Frederickson, Berg Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11869 Message Board Post: PJ: Nov., 1967: Louie G. Hallberg, 71, of the Bemus Point-Ellery Road, died unexpectedly at 5:39 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 1967) at WCA Hospital. Mr. Hallberg was highway superintendent for the Town of Ellery for 14 years prior to his retirement in 1959 and had been with the department for 37 years. Born Aug. 4, 1896, in the Town of Ellery, the son of Charles and Emma Anderson Hallberg, he had been a life-long resident of that area. He was a member of the Bemus Point Methodist Church; Ellery Grange; and a charter and exempt member of the Ellery Center Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, the former Ina Peterson, whom he married June 28, 1930; three sons, Elmer Hallberg and Burtis Hallberg, both of Ellery Center; and David Hallberg, West Ellicott: eight grandchildren, Garry, Greg, Becky, Scott, Jody and John Hallberg, all of Ellery Center; Pamela and Randall Hallberg, both of West Ellicott; one brother, Fred Hallberg, Ellery Center; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Frederickson, Jamestown; and Mrs. Della Berg, Dutch Hollow Road; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Sheldon R. Peterson of the Bemus Point Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Fluvanna Cemetery. Bearers at the funeral of Louie Hallberg were: Richard Andrews, Walter Grann, Arthur Peterson, Leland Benson, Walter Wallgren and Charles Hallberg.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Loveless, Lupean, Pratt, Dean, Glose, Hines Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11868 Message Board Post: PJ: Nov., 1967: Dewittville - Lester L. Loveless, 54, of Springbrook Rd. died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1967, in WCA Hospital, Jamestown. He had been employed as a belt sander at the Kling Factories Inc. in Mayville. Mr. Loveless was born July 29, 1913, at Mayville, a son of Fred and Rose Lupean Loveless. He married the former Marian Pratt on March 3, 1950 at services in Sinclairville. Mr. Loveless, a lifetime resident of this area, was a member of the Mayville Rifle Club and was president of Local 2278, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Besides his wife, Mr. Loveless is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Dean, Jamestown; and Mrs. Alice Glose, Buffalo; Miss Mary Loveless, and Miss Grace Loveless, both at home; two sons, Charles Loveless and Louis Loveless, also at home; his mother, Mrs. Rose Loveless, Mayville; a grandson, Wallace Dean, Jamestown; a brother, Leonard Loveless, Mayville; a sister, Mrs. Wilamena Hines, Frewsburg; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Mayville 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/an/SRB.2ACE/5966.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Jay!!!! That is GREAT!!!!! DeEtte

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/SRB.2ACE/5723.1 Message Board Post: I am related to Emma and have alot of info on the family. Please get back to me. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ALGER, SWANSON, KING, CARLSON, THORE, WALSH, FULLER, WHITNEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SRB.2ACE/11867 Message Board Post: PJ Obit 10/19/1992 Ruby A. Alger, 89, of 205 Weeks Road, Panama, died at 12:01 p.m. Sunday(Oct.18,1992) in her home. She was born Nov. 27, 1912, in Jamestown, a daughter of Leonard and Gladys Eva King Swanson. Surviving are four sons; Charles R. Alger of Panama, with whom she made her home, Clarence D. Alger, Edward W. Alger, both of Jamestown, and Richard W. Alger of Sterling, Va.; two daughters, Nancy M. Carlson of Canal Point, Fla., and Eleanor Thore of Jamestown; 34 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Ruby Walsh and Alberta Fuller; a granddaughter, Cynthia Whitney; and a brother, Arvid F. Swanson. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.