This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stewart, Krisher, Curtis, Townsend, Gunderman, Reynolds, Vallese, Shauger, Shawger, Harvey, Deye,Benedict,Goodwin,Krotz,Baley,Harper,Yost,Curtis,Towner, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AmJBAIB/7329 Message Board Post: Obit: no newspaper name, 1972 CANISTEO - Watson ("Watty") Stewart, 52, of South Elm St, Canisteo, DOA at St James Hospital yesterday following short illness. Born in Cameron he had lived the past 40 years in Canisteo and was a maintenance mechanic for SKF Industries. He was a veteran of WWII and was a member of the Canisteo American Legion Post 846 and the Hornell VFW Post. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; one daughter, Mrs. Gilman Krisher of Canisteo; two sons, Gerald of Cameron RFD 1 and Kenneth at home; one sister, Mrs. Verda Curtis of Hornell; and one brother, Arnold, of Wellsville. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday at the Smith Funeral Home with burial in the Townline Cemetery, Rathbun. STEWART - Other survivors include one uncle, John Gunderman and one aunt, Ruth Townsend, both of Bath, and two grandchildren. The family of Watson Stewart will receive friends today and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Smith Funeral Home in Canisteo. Full Military honors will be accorded at the graveside and Rev. Stuart Brady of Hornell will officiate at the services. ========================================================== from my records Descendants of Watson Gunderman - 21 Jan 2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Generation 1. Watson Gunderman1 was born in Mar 1857 in , , New York.2,3 On 1 Jun 1905 he was Housework in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 He appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 21, head, white, male, aged 48yrs; b. US; citz; occ farmer He died in 1930.2 He was buried in Savona_Seaman_St Cem, Savona, Steuben, New York.2 Gunderman, Watson 1857-1930 Census: 19 Jun 1900, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Watson Gunderman, head, male, white, b. Mar 1857, age 43 yrs; married for 19 yrs; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ farmer, owner Census: Jan 1920, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Watson Gunderman, head, o, male, white, age 62 yrs; married; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY: occ farmer Watson Gunderman and Cora E. Reynolds were married about 1881.3 They appeared in the census on 19 Jun 1900 in Bath town, Steuben, New York.3 They appeared in the census in Jan 1920 in Bath town, Steuben, New York.5 Cora E. Reynolds1 was born in Feb 1860 in , , New York.2,3 On 1 Jun 1905 she was Housework in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 22, wife, white, female, aged 45yrs; b. US; citz; occ houdreotk She died in 1926.2 She was buried in Savona_Seaman_St Cem, Savona, Steuben, New York.2 Gunderman, Cora E. 1860-1926 Census: 19 Jun 1900, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Cora E. Gunderman, wife, white, female, b. Feb 1860, age 30 yrs; married 19 yrs; had 9 children and 7 living; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY Census: Jan 1920, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Cora G. Gunderman, wife, female, age 60 yrs; married; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none Watson Gunderman and Cora E. Reynolds had the following children: 2 i. Frank Gunderman1 was born in Sep 1882 in , , New York.3 He appeared in the census on 19 Jun 1900 in Bath town, Steuben, New York.3 On 1 Jun 1905 he was Farm Labor in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 He appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 23, son, white, male, aged 22yrs; b. US; citz; occ farm labor He died before 10 Mar 2000. Census: 19 Jun 1900, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Frank Gunderman, son, white, male, b. Sep 1882, age 17 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ farm laborer +3 ii. Winifred Gunderman, born in Dec 1884, , , New York3,5; married James R. Stewart, on 10 Feb 1920, Cameron town, Steuben, New York5; died in 19642,6. 4 iii. Minnie Gunderman1 was born about 1886 in , , , United States. On 1 Jun 1905 she was Housework in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 24, daughter, white, female, aged 19yrs; b. US; citz; occ housework She died before 1972. Note: not mentioned in the obit of her nephew, Watson W. Stewart, dated 1972 Note: in census 19 Jun 1900 for Bath Town, Steuben, NY, Minnie is not mentioned with her family. 5 iv. Elizabeth Gunderman1 was born in Jan 1888 in , , New York.3 She appeared in the census on 19 Jun 1900 in Bath town, Steuben, New York.3 On 1 Jun 1905 she was Housework in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 25, daughter, white, male, aged 17yrs; b. US; citz; occ housework She died before 10 Mar 2000. Census: 19 Jun 1900, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Elizabeth Gunderman, daughter, white, female, b. Jan 1888, age 12 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school 6 v. John Gunderman {WWI}1 was born on 21 Feb 1890 in , , New York.2,3,7 He appeared in the census on 19 Jun 1900 in Bath town, Steuben, New York.3 On 1 Jun 1905 he was Farm labor in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 He appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 26, son, white, male, aged 15yrs; b. US; citz; occ farm labor He was living in 1972 in Bath, Steuben, New York.8 He died on 17 Mar 1977.2,7 He was buried in Savona_Seaman_St Cem, Savona, Steuben, New York.2 Gunderman, John 1890-1917 WWI Census: 19 Jun 1900, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; John Gunderman, son, white, male, b. Feb 1890, age 10 yrs, single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school Note: Veteran WWI SS#: 118-01-6357, Issued NY; b. 21 Feb 1890, d. 17 Mar 1977 7 vi. Florence I. Gunderman1 was born in Jan 1894 in , , New York.3 She appeared in the census on 19 Jun 1900 in Bath town, Steuben, New York.3 On 1 Jun 1905 she was At School in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 27, daughter, white, female, aged 11yrs; b. US; citz; occ at school She died before 1972. Census: 19 Jun 1900, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Florence I. Gunderman, daughter, white, female, b. Jan 1894, age 6 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school Note: not mentioned in the obit of her nephew, Watson W. Stewart, dated 1972 +8 vii. Hazel I. <J.> Gunderman, born in Jun 1897, Savona, Steuben, New York3,4,9; married Peter Vallese, on 3 Aug 1918, Savona, Steuben, New York9; died before 1972. +9 viii. Marion Ruth (Ruth) Gunderman, born in 1902, Savona, Steuben, New York2,4,9,10; married Earl Townsend, before 10 Mar 2000; married Claude M. Shauger <Shawger>, on 1 Dec 1927, Savona, Steuben, New York9; died on 10 Mar 2000, St James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, Steuben, New York10. Second Generation 3. Winifred Gunderman (Watson-1) was born in Dec 1884 in , , New York.3,5 She appeared in the census on 12 Apr 1930 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.11 She died in 1964.2,6 She was buried in Rathbone_Town_line Cem, Rathbone, Steuben, New York.2 Census: 19 Jun 1900, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Winifred Gunderman, daughter, white, female, b. Dec 1884, age 15 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY: mother's bp NY; occ at school Census: 10 Feb 1920, Cameron Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Winifred Stewart, wife, female, white, age 34 yrs; married; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none Census: 12 Apr 1930, Canisteo, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Winfred Stewart, mother-in-law, (living with Rolin & Vera Harvey), female, white, age 45yrs; widow; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none Winifred Gunderman and James R. Stewart were married on 10 Feb 1920 in Cameron town, Steuben, New York.5 James R. Stewart was born about 1881 in , , New York.5 He appeared in the census on 10 Feb 1920 in Cameron town, Steuben, New York.5 He died in 1929.2,11 He was buried in Rathbone_Town_line Cem, Rathbone, Steuben, New York.2 Census: 10 Feb 1920, Cameron Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; James R. Stewart, Head, O, white, male, age 39 yrs; married; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ General farm; OA Winifred Gunderman and James R. Stewart had the following children: +10 i. Verda Stewart, born in 1908, , , New York2,5; married Rolin Harvey, about 192711; married {male} Curtis, before 1972; died in 19862. 11 ii. Arnold G. Stewart was born about 1911 in , , New York.5 He appeared in the census on 10 Feb 1920 in Cameron town, Steuben, New York.5 He appeared in the census on 12 Apr 1930 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.11 On 12 Apr 1930 he was Saleman, grocery store in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.11 He was living in 1972 in Wellsville, Allegany, New York.12 Census: 10 Feb 1920, Cameron Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Arnold Stewart, son, white, male, age 9 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school Census: 12 Apr 1930, Canisteo, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Arnold G. Stewart, brother-in-law, (living with Rolin & Verda Harvey); male, white, age 18 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ saleman, grocery store +12 iii. Watson W. Stewart {WWII}, born in Aug 1919, , , New York5; married Lucille ( ) Stewart, before 1972; died on 18 Jan 1972, St James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, Steuben, New York10. 8. Hazel I. <J.> Gunderman1 (Watson-1) was born in Jun 1897 in Savona, Steuben, New York.3,4,9 She appeared in the census on 19 Jun 1900 in Bath town, Steuben, New York.3 On 1 Jun 1905 she was At School in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 28, daughter, white, female, aged 7yrs; b. US; citz; occ at school In 1918 she was at home. She died before 1972. Note: not mentioned in the obit of her nephew, Watson W. Stewart, dated 1972 Census: 19 Jun 1900, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Hazel Gunderman, daughter, female, white, b. Jun 1897, single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none LI: 03 Aug 1918, Savona, Steuben, NY; Witness: 03 Aug 1918, Mr & Mrs George Allen (MR) Hazel I. <J.> Gunderman and Peter Vallese were married on 3 Aug 1918 in Savona, Steuben, New York.9 by W. W. Heim, clergyman Peter Vallese1 (son of Gattano Vallese and Josephine Deye) was born about 1898 in , , , Italy. In 1918 he was Railroad. Witness: 03 Aug 1918, Mr & Mrs George Allen (MR); LI: 03 Aug 1918, Savona, Steuben, NY Hazel I. <J.> Gunderman and Peter Vallese had the following children: 13 i. {Infant} Vallese1 was born on 9 Feb 1921.2 He died on 9 Sep 1921.2 He was buried in Savona_Seaman_St Cem, Savona, Steuben, New York.2 Vallese, Infant, s/o Peter & Hazel, 09 Feb 1921 9. Marion Ruth (Ruth) Gunderman1 (Watson-1) was born in 1902 in Savona, Steuben, New York.2,4,9,10 She appeared in the census on 1 Jun 1905 in Savona, Bath town, Steuben, New York.4 Census: 01 Jun 1905, 5th E.D. Savona, Steuben Co NY; pg 21 line 29, daughter, white, female, aged 3yrs; b. US; citz; occ none. She appeared in the census in Jan 1920 in Bath town, Steuben, New York.5 In 1927 she was Housekeeper. She was living in 1972 in Bath, Steuben, New York.8 She died on 10 Mar 2000 in St James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, Steuben, New York.10 She was buried in Savona_Seaman_St Cem, Savona, Steuben, New York.2,10 Shauger, Ruth G. 1902-19___ Census: Jan 1920, Bath Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Ruth M. Gunderman, daughter, female, white, age 18 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none Witness: 01 Dec 1927, Mrs L M. Kenrick & George Bigelow, both of Savona, NY (MR); LI: 01 Dec 1927, Savona, Steuben, NY Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; 11 Mar 2000, pg 2C, Col 4, Marion Townsend LI: Formerly of Bath, Steuben, NY, died at St James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, NY Occ: employed by the Bath Veterans Administration Medical Center Surv: 3-step children Note: calling hours & funeral at Seager-Jones Funeral Home, Bath, NY; Rev Robert Tuttle, officiating Burial: Seamans Cem, Savona, NY Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; 12 Mar 2000, pg 2C, Col 4, Marion "Ruth" Townsend Occ: employed for several years by the Dietary Department, VA Medical Center, Bath, NY Surv: 3-grandchildren, Robert (Leslie) Benedict of Schenectady, NY; Christine (Gary) Goodwin of Downington, PA; Patricia Krotz of Las Vegas, NV; 8-great-grandchildren; 2-great great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Predeceased by: her husbands, Claude Shawger & Earl Townsend Obit: Steuben Courier-Advocate, Bath, NY, 19 Mar 2000, pg 18, col 1, Marion "Ruth" Townsend Surv: 3-step-children: William Shawger of Painted Post, Doris Baley of Oregon, & Phyllis Harper of California Marion Ruth (Ruth) Gunderman and Earl Townsend were married before 10 Mar 2000. Earl Townsend1 was born unknown. He died before 10 Mar 2000. Marion Ruth (Ruth) Gunderman and Claude M. Shauger <Shawger> were married on 1 Dec 1927 in Savona, Steuben, New York.9 by Harold E Kenrick, Methodist Minister, Savona, NY Claude M. Shauger <Shawger>1 (son of William J. Shauger and Mina V. Yost) was born in 1889 in Risingville, Steuben, New York.2,9 In 1927 he was Lumberman. He died in 1932.2 He was buried in Savona_Seaman_St Cem, Savona, Steuben, New York.2 Shauger, Claude M. 1889-1932 Note: Marriage of 01 Dec 1927 was his 2nd marriage & he was widowed from his 1st marriage.;LI: 01 Dec 1927, Savona, Steuben, NY; Witness: 01 Dec 1927, Mrs L M Kenrick & George Bigelow, both of Savona, NY (MR) Third Generation 10. Verda Stewart (Winifred Gunderman-2, Watson-1) was born in 1908 in , , New York.2,5 She appeared in the census on 10 Feb 1920 in Cameron town, Steuben, New York.5 She was living on 12 Apr 1930 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.11 She was living in 1972 in Hornell, Steuben, New York.12 She died in 1986.2 She was buried in Rathbone_Town_line Cem, Rathbone, Steuben, New York.2 CURTIS, Verda S. , Born 1908 , Died 1986 Census: 10 Feb 1920, Cameron Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Verda W. Stewart, daughter, female, age 11 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ at school Census: 12 Apr 1930, Canisteo, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Vera W. Harvey, wife, female, white, age 21 yrs; married; 1st married at age 19 yrs; bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none. Verda Stewart and Rolin Harvey were married about 1927.11 They appeared in the census on 12 Apr 1930 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.11 Rolin Harvey was born in 1906 in , , Pennsylvania.2,11 He died in 1971.2 He was buried in Rathbone_Town_line Cem, Rathbone, Steuben, New York.2 HARVEY, Rollin L. , Born 1906 , Died 1971 Census: 12 Apr 1930, Canisteo, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Rolin Harvey, head, R, male, white, age 23 yrs; married; 1st married at age 20yrs; bp PA; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY: occ proprietor, garage Verda Stewart and Rolin Harvey had the following children: 14 i. Delores Harvey was born in Mar 1928 in , , New York.11 She appeared in the census on 12 Apr 1930 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.11 Census: 12 Apr 1930, Canisteo, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Delores J. Harvey, daughter, female, white, age 2 yrs; 1/12month; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp PA; occ none Verda Stewart and {male} Curtis were married before 1972. {Male} Curtis was born unknown. 12. Watson W. Stewart {WWII} (Winifred Gunderman-2, Watson-1) was born in Aug 1919 in , , New York.5 He appeared in the census on 10 Feb 1920 in Cameron town, Steuben, New York.5 He appeared in the census on 12 Apr 1930 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.11 He died following short illness on 18 Jan 1972 in St James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, Steuben, New York.10 He was buried in Rathbone_Town_line Cem, Rathbone, Steuben, New York.2,10 STEWART, Watson W , Born 07 / 28 / 1919 , Died 01 / 18 / 1972 World War 2 Census: 10 Feb 1920, Cameron Town, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Watson W. Stewart, son, white, male, age 6/12 month; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ none Census: 12 Apr 1930, Canisteo, Steuben, NY; Ancestory.com; Watson L. Stewart, brother-in-law, male, white, age 18 yrs; single, bp NY; father's bp NY; mother's bp NY; occ attending school Obit: no newspaper name, 1972 CANISTEO - Watson ("Watty") Stewart, 52, of South Elm St, Canisteo, DOA at St James Hospital yesterday following short illness. Born in Cameron he had lived the past 40 years in Canisteo and was a maintenance mechanic for SKF Industries. He was a veteran of WWII and was a member of the Canisteo American Legion Post 846 and the Hornell VFW Post. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; one daughter, Mrs. Gilman Krisher of Canisteo; two sons, Gerald of Cameron RFD 1 and Kenneth at home; one sister, Mrs. Verda Curtis of Hornell; and one brother, Arnold, of Wellsville. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday at the Smith Funeral Home with burial in the Townline Cemetery, Rathbun. STEWART - Other survivors include one uncle, John Gunderman and one aunt, Ruth Townsend, both of Bath, and two grandchildren. The family of Watson Stewart will receive friends today and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Smith Funeral Home in Canisteo. Full Military honors will be accorded at the graveside and Rev. Stuart Brady of Hornell will officiate at the services. Watson W. Stewart {WWII} and Lucille ( ) Stewart were married before 1972. Lucille ( ) Stewart was living in 1972 in South Elm St, Canisteo, Steuben, New York.13 She was born unknown. Watson W. Stewart {WWII} and Lucille ( ) Stewart had the following children: +15 i. {female} Stewart, born unknown; married Gilman Krisher, before 24 Apr 1968. 16 ii. Gerald Stewart was living in 1972 in Cameron RFD 1, Bath Town, Steuben, New York.14 He was born unknown. 17 iii. Kenneth Stewart was living in 1972 in South Elm St, Canisteo, Steuben, New York.14 He was born unknown. Fourth Generation 15. {Female} Stewart1 (Watson W.-3, Winifred Gunderman-2, Watson-1) was born unknown. She was living on 24 Apr 1968 in Bath, Steuben, New York. She was living in 1972 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.14 {Female} Stewart and Gilman Krisher were married before 24 Apr 1968. Gilman Krisher1 (son of Eugene Delbert Krisher Sr. and Clara Wanda Towner) was born about 1948. He was living in 1972 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.14 LI: 16 Mar 1995, Bath, Steuben, NY {female} Stewart and Gilman Krisher had the following children: 18 i. {Male} Krisher1 was born before 24 Apr 1968 in Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Urbana, Steuben, New York.15 Leader, Corning, NY; 24 Apr 1968, pg 3, Col 7, Hospital Notes, Ira Davenport Hospital, Bath, NY; discharges, Mrs Gilman Krisher & son, Bath, NY Prepared by: Jean Kay Morse diamondl1938@yahoo.com Sources 1. GEDCOM file. Created on 20 FEB 2003. Imported on 20 Feb 2003. 2. Steuben County Cemetery Records, Bath, New York. 3. 1900 Ancestory.com. 4. Steuben County Census Records, Bath, New York. 5. 1920 Census Ancestry.com. 6. Son's Obituary. 7. Social Security Death Records. 8. Nephew's Obituary. 9. Steuben County Marriage Records, Bath, Steuben, NY. 10. Death Notice. 11. 1930 Census Ancestory. Com. 12. Brother's Obituary. 13. Husband Obituary. 14. Father's Obituary. 15. Birth Notice.