- GFG # A 316
- 1885 census, South Dakota Territory, Charles Mix - Robert Getman, ae 31, born in NY; Gertie Getman, ae 35, born in Il
- 1895 South Dakota State census, Charles Mix - R M Getman, Gertie Getman, Mable Getman.
- 1900 census, Mitchell, Davison, SD, fam # 121 - Getman Robert, b. May 1854, ae 46, married 18 yr, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Farmer, rents his home; Gertie, wife, b. Dec 1849, ae 50, married 18 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in IL, father born in Me, mother born in NY; Mabel R, daughter, b. Jun 1885, ae 14, born in SD.
- 1910 census, Mitchell (Ward 2, Davison, SD, (709 East Second Ave), fam # 98, Getman Robert M, ae 55, married 29 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mail Carrier - RFD, owns his home without a mortgage; Gertrude, ae 60, married 29 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in IL, father born in Me, mother born in NY; (1 roomer)
- 1920 census, Mitchell (Ward 2) Davison, SD, (711 East 2nd Avenue) fam # 23 - Getman Robert M, owns his home without a mortgage, e 65, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Mail Carrier - Rural Route; Gertrude, wife, ae 70, born inIL, father born in Me, mother born in NY. - fam # 24 - Anderson Albert, son-in-law, ae 36, born in IL, parents born in Norway, Builder - Steel Structures; Maybelle, daughter, ae 34, born in SD.
- 1930 census, Mitchell, Davison, SD, (711 E 2nd) fam # 220 - Getman Robert, owns his home with a value of $3500, ae 75, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY; Gertrude, wife, ae 80, married at age 32, born in IL, father born in Me, mother born in NY.
- GFG # A 320
- 1880 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (Fulton Street) fam # 471 - Living with her parents.- Obituary (The Gloversville Daily Leader, NY, Thursday, May 14, 1903)
Mrs. Anna E. Bellis, for many years a resident of this city, died at eleven o'clock this morning, at the home of her daughter, No. 61 West street, aged 69 years. Deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William Dye, three sons, Asa B., James, and John A. Bellis, one sister, Mrs. Richard Richards, and one brother, Charles Best, all of this city. Notice of the funeral services will be published later.
- 1860 census, Broadalbin, Fulton, NY, fam # 624 - John a Bellous, ae 28, Leather Peddler with real estate valued at $2500 and personal property of $500, born in NY; Anna, ae 26, born in NY; Asa, ae 7, born in NY; John A, ae 5; James J, ae 3; Mary E, ae 6/12; Mary Suits, ae 16, Domestic, born in NY.
- 1900 census, Gloversville ( Ward 3) Fulton, NY (104 First Ave) fam # 184 - Bellis John, b. Dec 1855, ae 44, married 20 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glover, owns his home without a mortgage; Adelin A, wife, b. Jul 1856, ae 43, married 20 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Still Adelia E, mother-in-law, b. Sep 1833, ae 66, widow, 5 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Alzina M, sister-in-law, b. Feb 1859, ae 41.
- 1910 census, Gloversville, (Ward 3) Fulton, NY (104 First Avenue) fam # 115 - Bellis John A, ae 54, married 30 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Manufacturer - Gloves, owns his home without a mortgage; Adellia, wife, ae 53, married 30 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Still Elizana M, sister-in-law, ae 57, born in NY, Maker - Gloves.
- 1920 census, Gloversville (Ward 3), Fulton, NY, (104 First Avenue) fam # 257 - Bellis John A, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 64, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - Factory; Adelia, wife, ae 63, born in NY, parents born in NY; Still Alzina M, sister-in-law, ae 60, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glover Maker - Home.
- 1930 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (104 First Ave) fam # 241 - Bellis John A, owns his home with a value of $6000, ae 74, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Clerk (?) - Glove Factroy; Delia A, wife, ae 73, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY; Stall Alzina M, sister-in-law, ae 71, born in NY.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, September, 5, 1940)
John A. Bellis, 84, died yesterday noon at his home, 104 First avenue. He passed away after a short illness.
Mr. Bellis was born December 16. 1855 in Broadalbin where he spent the early part of his life. He moved to Gloversville some years ago and became active in the glove manufacturing business. He retired some years ago.
The only survivors are two nephews, Asa Bellis of Mountain Lake and Walter Gates of Albany; two nieces, Mrs. Sanford Meade of White Plains and Anna Bellis of Gloversville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 at the Kennedy funeral home, 150 South Main street. The Rev. William C. Spicer, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Prospect Hill cemetery.
- GFG # A 776
- 1880 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (Fulton Street) fam # 471 - Living with his grandparents.
- 1910 census, Gloversville (Ward 4) Fulton, NY, (110 Bleeker) fam # 196 - Bellis James J, ae 48, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Finishing Mill, owns his home with a mortgage; Jennie L, wife, ae 45, married 10 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lowry Caroline, mother-in-law, ae 80, widow, married 56 yr, 3 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; -----aghim (?) Leah M, cousin, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, School - High School; (2 lodgers).
- 1920 census, Gloversville (Ward 4), Fulton, NY (110 Bleeker Street) fam # 175 - Bellis James J, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 59, born in NY, parents born in NY, Finisher - Leather Mill; Jennie, wife, ae 54, born in NY, parents born in NY; Bremigen (?) Leah, cousin, ae 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Stenographer - Glove Factory; (4 lodgers)
- 1930 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (110 Bleeker Street) fam # 143 - Bellis James J, owns his home with a value of $1000, ae 68, first married at age 28, born in NY, parents born in NY, Shaver - Leather Mill; Mable V, wife, ae 46, married at age 42, born in NY, parents born in NY; (3 boarders)- Newspaper Article (The Daily Leader, Gloversville, NY, Monday, June 20, 1898)
JAMES BELLIS' NARROW ESCAPE.
A letter dated May 3 has been received in this city from a member of the Klondike party which left this city last fall, stating that James J. Bellis had a narrow escape from drowning in Lake Bennett. Mr. Bellis was crossing the lake on the ice and the latter broke and the prospector and a sleigh load of provisions went into the water. His friends rescued him, although he was in an unconscious condition when hauled out of the lake and it was some time before he was fully resuscitated.
- GFG - A
- 1875 NYS census, Broadalbin, Fulton, fam # 209 - Gurtrude (sic) Fox, frame house valued at $400, ae 39, born in Montgomery county, House Keeper; Best, ae 18, son, born in Herkimer county, Cigar Maker; Earl, ae 16, son; Ulalia A Waters, ae 23, dauhgter, bornin Montgomery county; J C, ae 1 11/12, grandson, born in Fulton county; Girty, ae 3/12, grandaughter. [Where was Horatio ?]- Obituary (Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, NY, Thursday, May 27, 1909)
Gertrude Best, wife of Richard Richards, died Tuesday, May 18, at 4:30 o'clock at her home. No. 80 Bleeker street, Gloversville. aged 74 years, after a long illness. The deceased was a. member of the First Presbyterian church of that city.
Besides her husband. the deceased is survived by one brother, Charles Best of Gloversville.
The funeral service was held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock and interment was at Prospect Hill.
- Death Announcement (The Gloversville Daily Leader, Gloversville, NY, Thursday, August 31, 1893)
Horatio Fox died suddenly at his home on North Main street about 2 o'clock this morning of apoplexy. At the hour mentioned, Mr. Fox arose from his bed feeling ill, and a moment later fell heavily to the floor, where he expired instantly. He was 62 years of age. Coroner Phillips examined the remains this morning, and decided that an inquest was unnecessary. He has been afflicted with bright's disease for a long time. The funeral will be held from his late home, No. 151 North Main street, at 4 o'clock Friday
afternoon.
- GFG - A
- 1900 census, Gloversville (Ward 4) , Fulton, NY, (88 Bleeker) fam # 330 - Richards Richard, b. Dec 1831, ae 68, ,married 5 yr, born in England, parents born in England, Watch Maker ; Gertrude, wife, b. May 1836, ae 64, married 5 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- GFG # A 319
- GFG identifies his wife as Anna Smith and a daughter Eva Best (GFG # A 774) married to Charles West. I have been unable to find supporting evidence for them. [WG]
- 1900 census, Gloversville (Ward 4), Fulton, NY, (44 Church) fam # 401 - Best Charles, b. Dec 1850, ae 49, married 15 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Finisher, rents his home; Julia E, wife, b. Dec 1860, ae 39, married 15 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Charles V, son, b. Jul 1887, ae 12, born in NY; Gertrude M, daughter, b. May 1890, ae 10.
- 1910 census, Gloversville (Ward 4) Fulton, NY, (50 South Main St) fam # 73 - Besh (sic) Charles, ae 59, married 30 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - At Mill, rents his home; Julia E, wife, ae 49, married 30 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Charles V, son, ae 23, born in NY, Leather Mill, Dressing Leather; Gertrude, daughter, ae 19, Glove Maker - in shop; Freda, sister[daughter]-in-law, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - in shop.
- 1920 census, Gloversville (Ward 2) Fulton, NY, (8 Third Street) fam # 406 - Best Julia, rents her home, ae 58, born in NY, parents born in NY; Charles C, husband, ae 69, born in NY, parents born in NY; Charles V, son, ae 32, born in NY, Doper (?) - Skin Mill; Robert, [grand]son, ae 9; Schram Daniel L, brother, ae 68, born in NY.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, February 8, 1921)
Charles C. Best, aged 70 years, died at his home. 87 Woodside avenue yesterday morning, at 10:45 o'clock. Mr. Best had resided in this city for the past thirty-eight years. He was an attendant of the First Presbyterian
church.
Besides his wife, the survivors are one son, Charles V. Best, one daughter, Gertrude Thurber, one grandchild, Robert Best, all of this city.
The remains were removed to the funeral parlors of John J. Dulgnan & Son. where the funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. The service will be conducted hy Rev. William C. Spicer, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and the interment will be made in.Prospect; Hill.
- 1880 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (57 Main Street) fam # 161 - Schram David, ae 27, brother, Laborer, born in NY, parents born in Canada; Elizabeth, ae 26, ; Charles V, ae 23, brother, Mail Carrier; Julia A, ae 19, sister, Keeping House; Hyland Julia, ae 74, grandmother, born in Ireland, parents born in Ireland.
-1930 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (63 North St) fam # 93 - Living with her son-in-law Harlan Thurber.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday May 31, 1934)
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Best of the Town of Broadalbin, will be held this morning at 9 at the Duignan funeral chapel and at 9:30 in St. Francis de Sales church. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated by the Rev. Peter Winklemann, pastor of the church. Interment will be made in the family plot in the Prospect Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Best, 72, widow of Charles Best, passed away Tuesday afternoon at 1 at her home in the Town of Broadalbin. She was born in Utica, and resided in Gloversville for 50 years. She left this city about four years ago to make her home in the, Town of Broadalbin. She was faithful member of St. Joseph's church of Broadalbin.
The survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Thurber of the Town of Broadalbin; one son, Charles Best of Gloversville; three grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.
- GFG # A 324
- 1860 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 764 - Oliver Getman, ae 32, Farmer with personal property valued at $600, born in NY; Nancy, ae 28, born in NY; Mary E, ae 10, born in NY; Albert L, ae 8; Barnard R, ae 7; Catherine A, ae 5; Nancy M, ae 3; Oliver M, ae 10/12; William H Nestle, ae 15, Day Laborer [brother-in-law].
- 1870 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 529 - Getman Oliver, ae 44, Farmer with real estate valued at $12,750 and personal property of $4050, born in NY; Nancy, ae 40, Keeping House, born in NY; Elisabeth, ae 20, Asst House work; Albert, ae 18, Asst Farming; Barnard, ae 16, Asst Farming; Catherine, ae 14; Margaret, ae 12; Morgan, ae 10; Sarah Jane, ae 8; Harvey, ae 6; Ellena, ae 4; Carria, ae 2.
- 1900 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, fam # 103 - Getman Oliver, b. Sep 1826, ae 73, married 50 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, owns his home with a mortgage; Nancy, wife, b. Feb 1830, ae 70, married 50 yr, 12 children, 8 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Barney A, son, b. Jun 1853, ae 46, Farm Laborer; Morgan, son, b. Oct 1859, ae 40, Farm Laborer; Carrie, daughter, b. Feb 1862, ae 38; Ida M, daughter, b. Jun 1872, ae 27.
- 1910 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, fam # 142 - Getman Oliver, ae 83, married 60 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm, owns his home without a mortgage; Nancy N, wife, ae 80, married 60 yr, 12 children, 8 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Snell Mary E, daughter, ae 60, married 19 yr, no children, born in NY, Own Income; Getman Barnard A, son, ae 56, Farm Laborer - Home Farm; Ida M, daughter, ae 37; Snell Ruben, son-in-law, ae 79, married 19 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm.- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Thursday, October, 20, 1910)
FONDA - Oct. —20.—Oliver Getman died Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock at his home on the Sand Flats, aged 84 years. Mr. Getman has been ill for the past year with heart trouble. He was a native of Fort Plain, but for the past twenty years has resided on his farm on the Sand Flats wbere he raised vegetables and berries for market, also running a home bakery in connection with the farm produce. The reputation of the excellent bakery was most enviable throughout the village, but owing to ill health abandoned. He is survived by his wife and six daughters, Mrs. J. L. Foskett of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. E. C. German of Nelllston, Mrs. Alverton Kingcade, Mrs. Snell and Miss Ida Getman of Fonda; three sons, Barney and Morgan of Fonda, and Harvey B. of Fort Plain. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the home. Interment at Fort Plain.
- GFG # A 780
- GFG indicates that she and Reuben Snell had two children Edward (GFG # A1390) and George (GFG # A1391). Census and other records indicate that they were children from Reuben's first wife (of three) marriages, to another woman named Mary Elizabeth Fox. [WG]- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, November 21, 1927)
FORT PLAIN, Nov. 20—Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elisabeth Snell, 77, wife of Reuben Snell, who died at the home in Fonda, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel in this village, the Rev. J. Durfee, officiating. Interment was in the Fort Plain cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Snell is survived by two sisters, Miss Ida German and Mrs. Carrie Foskett of Fonda and a brother, Harvey Getman of Fort Plain.
- 1860 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 353 - Ruben Snell, ae 29, Farm Laborer with personal property valued at $150, born in NY; Mary E, ae 27, born in NY; Edward, ae 3.
- 1870 census, Palatine (Palatine Bridge), Montgomery, NY, fam # 281 - Snell Reuben, ae 39, Farmer with real estate valued at $20,000 and personal property of $3000, born in NY; Mary E, ae 33, Keeping House, born in NY; Edward, ae 14, born in NY; George, ae 8; David Laborer, born in NY; Margaret, ae 68, boarding, born in NY; Nancy, ae 28, Domestic Servant, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 246 - Snell Reuben, ae 49, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Catherine, ae 45, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Edward, ae 24, son, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Estelle, ae 21, step-daughter, born in NY, parents born in NY; George, ae 18, son, Farm Laborer.
- 1892 NYS census, Palatine, Montgomery - Reuben Snell, ae 62, born in US, Farmer; Mary E, ae 42, born in US, Farmer; George, ae 30, born in US, Farmer.
- 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 102 - Snell Reuben, b. Dec 1830, ae 69, married 48 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Mary Elizabeth, wife, b. Apr 1850, married 9 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; John G, brother, b. Aug 1832, ae 67, widowe, born in NY, Farm Laborer.
- 1910 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, fam # 142 - Getman Oliver, ae 83, married 60 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm, owns his home without a mortgage; Nancy N, wife, ae 80, married 60 yr, 12 children, 8 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Snell Mary E, daughter, ae 60, married 19 yr, no children, born in NY, Own Income; Getman Barnard A, son, ae 56, Farm Laborer - Home Farm; Ida M, daughter, ae 37; Snell Ruben, son-in-law, ae 79, married 19 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm.- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Wednesday, March 18, 1914)
Fonda: - Reuben Snell died about 3 p. m. Tuesday, at the home of E. T. Persse, in his 83rd year. Mr. Snell was born in the town of Palatine, where he resided most of his life. For the past few years he has been a great sufferer of cancer of the liver, which caused his death. A prayer service will be held at the Persse residence Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Fort Plain where a service will be held in Nellls memorial chapel at 12:30. The Rev. Mr. Willoughby of Fort Plain will officiate. The bearers will be nephews of Mr. Snell.
- GFG # A 781
- AKA: Albert Lester Getman (GFG)
- GFG # A 782
- 1910 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, fam # 142 - Living with his parents
- 1920 census, Mohawk, (Fonda) Montgomery, NY (Albany Street) fam # 51 - Living with is brother-in-law Alverton Kincade.
- GFG indicates that he married Pamela Phelps, 15 Apr 1868. This is not supported by census data. It is evidently a mix-up with Permelia who is identified as his grandfather's wife during the 1870 census.
- GFG # A 785
- 1892 NYS census, Minden, Montgomery - He appears to be living with and working for his brother-in-law George H Nellis.
- 1900 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, fam # 103 - Living with his parents.
- 1910 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, fam # 15 - Living with and working for his brother-in-law Alverton Kincade.
- Where was he during the 1920 census ?- Newspaper Article, The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, July 10, 1922)
Tha body of Oliver Morgan Getman of Fonda, sixty-two years old, a farm hand, missing since July 4, was found Saturday night about 8:80 o'clock, in the Mohawk river, near the Fultonviile bridge by Seward Putman of Fonda, Coroner Otis Z. Bouton of Fultonville who took charge of the case, was unable to render a verdict as to the exact cause of the death as it was impossible to perform an autopsy on account of the decomposed state of the body. The burial permit reads; "Found drowned, verdict open."
While an air of mystery surrounds the case, the authorities have no hesitancy in saying that there is an utter absence of any semblance of foul play, as no marks of violence were found on the body, although an investigation is being carried on. The exact whereabouts of Getman before he met his death is not known and no one in authority was able to shed any light on this phase of the case.
The suicide theory was scouted in some quarters as was the talk of possible foul play. Many are inclined to the opinion that Getman met death by falling from the barge canal dock, which is a short distance west of the bridge as a lane leads from the road to this dock, This theory was given some credence by the villagers as one resident reported seeing an object that resembled a body Friday afternoon near the dock. From the dock, it is believed that body found its way down stream to where it was found.
Mr. Putman was crossing the bridge when he noticed an object in the river. Satisfying his curiosity he procured a boat and rowed to the scene. Upon finding the body, Putman towed it to the bank and notified Dr. Bouton. Identification by the.features was impossible. A casual examination was made by the coroner and upon finding a bottle of cough medicine in the pockets of the man he declared it to be Getman as he recalled issuing the medicine to him in the forenoon of July 4. Getman's sister, Mrs. John Foskett of Fultonville, was notified and identified the man as her brother by finding his trunk key tied about his neck. This key was always carried by the man, she said.
The body was turned over to Undertaker Charles M, Welch of the village and taken to his funeral parlors. The funeral will be held in Fort Plain this morning at 12 o'clock standard time. Burial at that place.
Getman, who was employed on the farm ot his nephew, Raymond Kincaade near Fondsi, on the Johnstown road, was unmarried and is survived by four sisters, Mrs, Alberton Kincaid of Fonda, Mrs, John Foskett of Fultonville, Mrs, J, German and Miss Ida Getman, both of Fort Plain; two brothers, Harvey Getman of Minden and Barney Getman of Fonda, and one nephew, Raymond Kincaid.
- GFG # A 786
- 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY (East Main Street) fam # 10 - German Sarah J, owns her home without a mortgage, ae 57, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farming - General Farm; Getman Ida May, sister, ae 47, born in NY; Helper - Farm.- Obituary (Ansterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Saturday, January 20, 1923)
Fort Plain. Jan. 23 — Sarah Jane German, aged 62, widow of Edward German, died at her home in Nelliston at 1:15 o'clock Fdiday afternoon of peritonitis. The funeral will be held at her late home Monday afternoon, the Rev. ---------mings officiating. She is survived by foru sisters, Mrs. Mary Snell of Fort Plain, Mrs. Alveria Kincade and Carrie Faskett of Fonda, Ida M. Getman of Nelliston, teo brothers, Harry Getman of Danube and Bernard Getman of Fonda, also four nephews and two nieces. The body will be placed in the Catheirne Nellis Memorial vault and burial will be made in the Fort Plain cemetery in the spring.
- 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 166 - German Edward C, b. may 1864, ae 36, married 6 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Telegraph Operator, rents his home; Sarah J, wife, b. Feb 1862, ae 38, married 6 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY (South Main Street) fam # 20 - German Edward C, ae 46, married 16 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Tel. Operator - Railroad, owns his home without a mortgage; Sara J, wife, ae 47, married 16 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Was he the Edward German who was born in New York City ?- Obituary (Utica Herald-Dispatch, NY, Monday, April 28, 1919)
Fort Plain, April 28.—Edward German, aged about 55 years, committed suicide at his home in Nelliston on Saturday night by shooting himself in the head with a .32 caliber revolver. Mrs. German had arranged her supper and her husband said he was going upstairs for a moment. A few seconds after he left, Mrs German heard the report of a revolver and ran upstairs where she found her husband lying on the floor with bullet wound in his head. Mrs. German culled for assistance and neighbors quickly responded. Dr. John C. Jackson was called and found the man dead, after which Coroner Charles P. Wagner of St. Johnsvllle was notified.
Mr. German had lived in Nelliston nearly all his life and had been employed by the New York Central and West Shore rairoads as telegraph operator and station agent. For many years he was employed as station agent at the local West Short station and later at a tower of the New York Central railroad at Palatine Bridge and Canajoharie. The taking of his life caused much surprise to his friends, although it is reported that he had been melancholy of late.
- GFG # A 788
- AKA: Ella
- GFG # A 789
- no children (GFG)
- She seems to have married an uncle (by marriage).
- 1892 NYS census, Minden, Montgomery - He apears to be living with her brother-in-law George H Nellis.
- 1930 census, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY, (171 Main Street) fam # 1 - Diefendorf Julia E, owns her home with a value of $10,000, owns a redio, ae 62, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Foskett Carrie, servant, ae 63, married at age 43, born in NY, parents born in NY, Servant - Private Family.- Obituary (The Leader-Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, November 13, 1939)
FONDA—Carris E. Getman, widow of John Foskett died Saturday at 12:33 o'clock at St Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam where she had been a patient since last Tuesday morning.
Mrs Foakett was born February 1, 1867 at Fort Plain, a daughter of Oliver Getman and Nancy Nestle Getman.
Since June 1937, Mrs. Foskett has resided with her invalid sister, Miss Ida Getman on South Center street, coming to Fonda from Fort Plain.
The survivors are ane sister, Miss Ida Getman, Fonda; one nephew, George Kincade; two nieces, Mrs. Clarence Ash and Mrs. Marvin Cook. Fort Plain, also several cousins.
The body was moved to the Jackson Funeral Home on Prospect street, where the funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Rev. Robert Kruisenga pastor of the Fort Plain Reformed church will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot in the Fort Plain cemetery-
- AKA: Fosket (GFG)
- 1900 census, Portland (Ward 6) Multnomah, Or (229 Caruthers Street) fam # 247 - Foskett John L, b.
SEp 1844, ae 55, married 32 yr, born in NY, father born in NY, Implement Salesman, rents his home; Lavina N, wife, b. Feb 1843, ae 57, married 32 yr, 5 children, 5 living, born in NY; John L, son, b. Mar 1875, ae 25, born in SD, Salesman - Dry Goods; Minnie V, daughter, b. Dec 1877, ae 22, born in NY; Charles E, son, b. Apr 1880, ae 20, born in SD.
- 1910 census, La Crosse, Whitman, Wa, fam # 19 - Foskett John R, ae 64, married 2 times, ae 62, married 2 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Retail Merchant - General Mech, rents his home; Carrie, ae 43, married once, married 2 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Portland, Multnomah, Or, (749 E Davis St) fam # 222 - Foskett John L, rents his home, ae 75, born in NY, parents born in NY, Credit Man - Wholesale Hdwr; Carrie E, wife, ae 53, born in NY, parents born in NY; Oewald Minnie V, daughter, ae 42, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Worth (?) M, son [grandson], ae 10, born in Wa, father born in NB, mother born in NY.
- GFG # A790
- GFG # A 791
- unmarried (GFG)
- 1910 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, fam # 142 - Living with her parents.
- 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY (East Main Street) fam # 10 - Living with her sister Sarah German.
- 1930 census, Fonda, Montgomery, NY, fam # 43 - Getman Ida M, owns her home with a value of $1000, ae 57, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Where was she during the 1940 census? She was not listed with Shoemakers as indicated in her obituary. [WG]- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Tuesday, December 26, 1944)
Miss Ida M. Getman, 72, for a number of years a resident of Fort Plain, died Saturday at the home of Merton Shoemaker. R. D. 2, Mohawk, where she had resided for the past five years. She was born June 16. 1872. In the Town of Palatine, the daughter of Oliver and Nancy Nestle Getman. Miss Getman was a member of the Fort Plain Reformed Church. The survivors are two nieces, Mrs. Marvin Cook, Fort Plain, and Mrs. Clarence Ashe. Fords Bush. The remains were brought to the Gray funeral home, Fort Plain. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:50 o'clock at the Catherine Nellis Memorial Chapel, Fort Plain, the Rev. Evert R. Krulzenga, pastor of Fort Plain Reformed Church, officiating. The burial was In the Fort Plain Cemetery.
- GFG # A 325
- Alt DOB: 21 Feb 1829 (1900 census)
- 1870 census, Frederica, Kent, Delaware, fam # 48 (Hotel) Getman Rufus B, ae 41, Proprietor - Hotel, personal property of $14,000, born in NY; Mary E, ae 29, Keepoing House, born in NY; Hellen M, ae 7, born in NY; Mary U, ae 6; Alice, ae 5; Cora E, ae 3; Rufus B, ae 1/12, born in DE, born in May; Emma, ae 1/12, born in DE, born in May; (3 employees).
- 1880 census, Philadelphia (Dist 285) Philadelphia, Pa (2457 North 5th Street) - Getman Rufus, ae 51, Saloon Keeper, born in NY; Mary, ae 40, Keeping House, born in NY; Helen, ae 18, daughter, born in NY; Mary, ae 15, daughter, born in NY; Alice, ae 14, daughter, born in NY; Cora, ae 13, daughter, born in NY; Rufus, ae 10, son, born in Deleware; Emma, ae 10, born in Delaware; John, ae 7, son, born in Pa, Chas, ae 4, son, born in Pa.
- 1900 census, Philadelphia (Ward 28) Philadelphia, Pa (2317 29th Street) fam # 124 - He and his children were living with his son-in-law John Heins.
- Death Announcement (Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY, July 25, 1879)
The following lines were composed by Mrs, John Neach, in memory of her deceased sister, Mrs. Rufus Getman, who died at Philadelphia, on the 15th of July, and Whose remains were interred in tbe Fort Plain cemetery.DEAR SISTER
Farewell. dear sister, best beloved
Of all my kindred dears,
But when I say the word farewell
I cannot surpress the tears.
It is a glittering word to say
To those who are above,
But I've a hope that I some day
Shall meet with thee above.
And as the lonely grave I view,
Where the grass is over grown,
The many tears I shed for you
Are known to God alone.
UNO HOO.
- GFG # A 793
- no children (GFG)
- AKA: Heims (GFG)
- 1870 census, Conshohocken, Montgomery, Pa, fam # 247 - He, his first wife and daughter were living with his inlaws.
- 1900 census, Philadelphia (Ward 28) Philadelphia, Pa (2317 29th Street) fam # 124 - Heins John, b. 9 Dec 1849, ae 50, married 13 yr, born in PA, parents born in PA, Moulder Boss, rents his home; Mary C, wife, b. 21 Aug 1865, ae 34, married 13 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Getman Rufus B Jr, brother-in-law, b. 10, May 1870, ae 30, born in DE, parents born in NY, Funeral Director; John T, brother-in-law, b. 16 Oct 1873, ae 26, born in PA, Paper Hanger; Rufus B, Sr, father-in-law, b. 21 Feb 1829, ae 71, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Retired; Hines Rufus B, b. 4 Jan 1884, ae 12, born in PA, father born in PA, mother born in NY, Servant; Bean Mary, servant, b. 22 Feb 1844, ae 56, widow, 6 children, 0 living, born in PA, parents born in England, Servant.
- 1910 census, Philadelphia (Ward 28), Philadelphia, PA (2306 Twenty North Street) fam 141 - Heins John, ae 60, married twice, married 23 yr, born in PA, parents born in PA, Forman - Iron foundry, owns his home without a mortgage; Mary C, wife, ae 45, married once, married 23 yr, no children, born in PA, father born in PA, mother born in US; Burcaw Robert, nephew, ae 23, married 2 yr, born in PA, parents born in PA, Paper Hnager - Interior Decoration; Rufus, nephew, ae 22, borni n PA, parents born in PA, Paper Hanger - Interior Decoration; Getman Rufus B, brother-in-law, ae 38, born in PA, father born in PA, mother born in US, Undertaker; Burcaw, Maie, neice, ae 22, married 2 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in PA, father born in Germany, mother born in PA; Robert Jr, grandnephew, ae 1, born in PA.
- Is he the person listed here? - 1920 census, Richland, Bucks, PA, fam # 172 - Heins John, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 71, widower, born in PA, parents born in PA, Farmer - General Farm; Painter Lillian W, servant, ae 18, born in PA, parents born in PA.
- GFG # A796
- 1910 census, Philadelphia (Ward 28), Philadelphia, Pa (2306 Twenty North Street) fam 141 - Living with his brother-in-law, John Hines.
- 1920 census, Philadelphia (Ward28) Philadelphia, Pa, (2209 North Twenty Ninth Street) fam # 23 - Living with his brother John T.
- GFG # A797
- GFG # A798
- no children (GFG)
- 1900 census, He lived on the same street, approximately 1 block away from as his future wife.
- 1910 census, Philadelphia (Ward 28) Philadelphia, PA (2209 N 29th Street (?)) fam # 227 - Getman John T, ae 35, married 4 yr, born in PA, parents born in NY, Paperhanger - House, owns his home without a mortgage; Lillie, wife, ae 35, married 4 yr, 1 child, born in PA, parents born in PA; Keller Samuel, father-in-law, ae 88, widower, born in PA, parents born in PA, Retired; Weldinger Emma, mother-in-law, ae 61, widow, born in PA, parents born in PA.
- He resided at 2209 N 29th, Philadelphia, PA when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was self employed as a paper hanger and listed Lillian Getman as closest relative.
- 1920 census, Philadelphia (Ward28) Philadelphia, PA, (2209 North Twenty Ninth Street) fam # 23 - Getman John T, owns his home, ae 45, born in PA, parents born in NY, Decorator - Own Shop; Lillian M, wife, ae 44, born in PA, parents born in PA; Rufus B, brother, ae 49, Undertaker - Undertaking Est..
- GFG # A 800
- GFG # A326
- She and her husband were living with her parents during the 1860 census.
- 1860 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 760 - He and his wife were living with his in-laws.
- GFG # A801
- GFG - A
- 1860 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 572 - Ambrose Nellis, Hotel Keeper with personal property valued at $500, born in NY; Amelia, ae 27, born in NY; Louisa, ae 5, born in NY; Katy, ae 3; Dewitt, ae 8/12; Delos, ae 8/12; George Marcelus, ae 30, Moulder; Susan Hawthorn, ae 45, Servant; Amanda Lasher, ae 17.
- 1870 census, New Bremen, Lewis, NY, fam # 37 - Nellis Ambrose C, ae 36, Works in Sawmill, born in NY, unable to read and write; Amelia, ae 37, Keeping House, born in NY, ,unable to read and write; DeWitt, ae 10, born in NY; Delos, ae 10; Willard, ae 8; Juliette, ae 5; Anna, ae 1; Kilts Elizabeth, ae 73, born in NY.
- 1880 census, New Bremen, Lewis, NY, fam # 337 - Nellis A C, ae 46, Laborer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Amelia, ae 48, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Deloss, ae 20, son, born in NY; Dewitt, ae 20, son; William, ae 18, son; Anna, ae 11, daughter; Jerome, ae 10, son; Nellie, ae 8, daughter; Adelbert, ae 4, son; Obrien, ae 3, nephew.
- 1892 NYS Census, St Johnsville - Ambrose Nellis, ae 59, born in US, I.P.; Amelia, ae 60, born in US; Dewitt, ae 33, born in US, Laborer; Hattie L, ae 30, born in NY; Adelbert, ae 16, born in US; Lorena, ae 5; Roy, ae 3.
- GFG - A
- Not Listed in the 1870 census.
- GFG - A
- Not listed in the 1870 census.
- Nellis records indicate Delos married Sarah C. Frye, 16 Sep., 1879. Census records do not support this. [WG]
- Oscar Lasher and Mary Catherine Eacker are 3rd cousins. Their common ancestors are George Getman and Udelia Shoemaker.
- 1860 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 827 - Oscar Lasher, ae 25, Wheel Rigger, born in NY; Catherine, ae 22, born in NY; Leilly, ae 3, born in NY; George, ae 1/12. [sharing the dwelling with his parents]
- 1870 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 1204 - Lasher Oscar, ae 36, Laborer, born in NY; Mary C, ae 32, keeping House, born in NY; Urilla, ae 12, born in NY; Alonzo, ae 10; Cora, ae 3.
- 1880 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 116 - Lasher Oscar, ae 45, Wagon Maker, born in NY; Mary C, ae 42, wife, Keeping House, born in NY; Alonzo, ae 20, son, Laborer, born in NY; Cora E, ae 12, daughter; George, ae 9, son; Oscar, ae 4, son.- Civil War Record - Oscar Lasher - Residence: Palatine, New York - Age at Enlistment: 28 - Enlistment Date: 25 Aug 1862 - Rank at enlistment: Private - Enlistment Place: Palatine, New York - State Served: New York - Survived the War?: Yes - Service Record: Promoted to Full Corporal on 17 Oct 1862. - Enlisted in Company B, New York 153rd Infantry Regiment on 27 Aug 1862. - Mustered out on 03 Feb 1863 at Alexandria, VA. - Birth Date: abt 1834 - Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
- Newspaper Article (Johnstown Daily Republican, Thursday, March 2, 1899)
This Morning's Fortunate Runaway.
A runaway, which for a time promised to be an exciting one, started this morning at Styer & Behlen's mill and terminated opposite the Republican office on Green street. The team was a handsome pair of bay draught horses driven by the employes of Caleb Clifford of Gloversville, and were standing at the mill waiting for a, load of scraps when they took it into their heads to start for home. In order to get away it was necessary for the team to back out, and in doing so the horses and wagon backed right over a single rig standing near, causing more or less damage to that -----.
Once free the runaways started up West State street at a lively clip. They slowed up somewhat in ascending the Green street hill and were brought to a standstill by the timely act of Oscar Lasher, although not without, considerable difficulty. No particular damage was done and the somewhat excited driver again took charge of the team, congratulating himself upon the fortunate ending of the episode. Had the team gotten a little more of a start they would have made a lively run.- Obituary (The Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, NY, Thursday, October 5, 1889)
Oscar Lasher, of No. 11 Smith street, died at 8 o'clock Tuesday night, in the 55th year of his age. The deceased experienced a very severe illness, which resulted from intestinal trouble, and which was the cause of his death.
He was born at Canajoharie, but had spent the greater part of his life in this city,where he had been engaged for many years in making wagons. He haves his widow, his mother, Mrs. Lasher of Amsterdam, two sons. Alonzo and Oscar of Johnstown, two daughters. Mrs. Fonda Yates of Fultonville and Cora of this city: two brothers, Reuben and Byronof Palatine Bridge, amd two sisters, Mrs. Caleb Waterman of Amsterdam, and Mrs. ---- ---- of Albany.
The funeral will be held at the house one Friday afternoon a two o'clock, Rev. Dr. c. Fells officiating. The interment will be made in the Johnstown cemetery.
- GFG # A476
- Oscar Lasher and Mary Catherine Eacker are 3rd cousins. Their common ancestors are George Getman and Udelia Shoemaker.
- 1910 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, fam # 1 - Living with her son-in-law, Edward Vrooman.
- GFG - A
- Listed as George during the 1860 census.
- 1900 census, Johnstow (Ward 3), Fulton, NY, (2 McKinley Street) fam # 378 - Lasher Alonzo, b. May 1860, ae 40, married 5 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Day Laborer, owns his home with a mortgage; Maria, wife, b. May 1851, ae 49, married 5 yr, 2 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Gloversville Daily Leader, NY, Friday, May 22, 1903)
The death of Alonzo Lasher occurred at his home, No. 2 McKinley avenue, Johnstown, yesterday morning at; 9 o'clock. The deceased has been a sufferer from stomach trouble for a long time, and yesterday was brought home in a serious condition from Stewart's mill. A physician was then called, who decided that his death was caused by acute inflammation of the bowels. Mr. Lasher had been a resident of that city for many years and was well known throughout the community. Besides his wife he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary R. Lasher, and one sister, Mrs. Edward Vrooman, both of Caroga. The funeral will be held from his late home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. E. L. Wade officiating.
- GFG # A 948
- 1940 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, no fam # - Vrooman Cora E, ae 72, widow, 5th grade, born in NY, Hotel Owner; Pulver Arthur G, employeem ae 48, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Bartender.- Death Announcemnt (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, March 27, 1953)
Mrs. Cora E. Vrooman died last night in Vrooman's Hotel, Caroga Lake where she resided.
She was the widow of Edward J. Vrooman, who operated the hotel for many years.
the body was removed to the Cole Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversvill eand Johnstown, NY, Saturday, March 28, 1953)
The funeral of Mrs. Cora Elizabeth (Lasher) Vrooman, 85, of West Caroga Lake, who died Thursday night, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 at the Cole Funeral Home.
The Rev. Charles D. Schwartz of the First Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Fern Dale Cemetery.
She was born in the Town of Minden, Montgomery County, Nov. 17, 1887. daughter of Oscar Lasher and Mary Catherine (Eaker) Lasher.
Mrs. Vrooman lived in this city for a time after her marriage, but about 50 years ago her husband, the late Edward J. Vrooman, opened the hotel bearing his name.
During the past half century, it has become one of the best known in the lower Adirondacks and a well known landmark in the lake region.
After her husband's death in 1931, his wife continued to operate the hotel for a period of 21 years until August of last year, when she disposed of it to Ward Nixon. She continued to make her home in the hotel until the end.
The only survivors are nephews and nieces.
- 1900 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, fam # 62 - Vrooman Edward J, b. May 1865, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Hotel Keeper, rents his home, Cora, wife, b. --- 1867, ae 32, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lasher Elmer, b. Feb 1876, ae 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer; Oathout George, boarder, b. Mar, 1879, ae 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer.
- 1910 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, fam # 1 - Vrooman Edward J, ae 43, married 12 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm, owns his home without a mortgage; Cora E, wife, ae 40, married 2 times, married 12 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lasher Mary C, mother-in-law, ae 70, widow, 6 children, 6 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Servant - Farm; Oscar, brother-in-law, ae 31, born in NY, Laborer - General Farm; Getman Delbert L, boarder, ae 61, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - House; Morey Edward, hired man, ae 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Clerk - Hotel.
- 1920 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, (Gloversville Peck Road) fam # 32 - Vrooman Edward J, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 54, born inNY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Cora, wife, ae 48, born in NY, parents born in NY; (3 servants).
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 26 - Vrooman Edward J, owns his home with a value of $2000, owns a radio, ar 64, married at age 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Proprioter - Centreal Hotel; Cora, wife, ae 62, married at age 33, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arnst Clinton, boarder, ae 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Hotel.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, April 3, 1931)
Funeral services for Edward J. Vrooman, of Caroga Lake, will be held at the Rogers & Young funeral home, 33 Prospect avenue, Saturday afternoon at 3. The service will be conducted by members of Gloversville lodge, 226, B. P. O. Elks, interment will be made in the Fern Dale cemetery.
Mr. Vrooman, 65, well known proprietor of the Vrooman hotel and picnic grove at West Caroga lake, passed away at his home yesterday morning about 9 after being seriously ill for the past five days. He was widely known through this section of the state. About 30 years ego he moved to Caroga lake when he opened the hotel.
He was a genial host, a man of real personality and great friendliness and attracted friends by the hundreds. His hotel was always a popular place, and continued so until just a few years ago when he retired from the role of host to visitors and turned his lands into a picnic and pleasure grove. This, like the hotel, proved a real success and was widely patronised.
Mr. Vrooman was known especially for his activities in horse racing circles. He loved horses and all his life he had taken pride in his stables. At the present time he owned a rather famous harness racer, "Abbie Hale," besides three good horses which he had in his stables at the lake and two now in training in Albany. In addition to this, he had several saddle horses. It was perhaps his love for horses which led to bis death, for he caught cold caring for the animals in his barn last week .
While he sent his horses to various race meets, he also showed his interest in the sport in another way and for years had been an official at races held at the Fulton-Hamilton county fair in this city. He also served in other offices as an official. His love for racing also led him to become interested in the county fair and he was elected a director of the Fulton-Hamilton County Fair association only a few weeks ago.
In addition to the directorship in the Fair association, he was a charter member of the Johnstown Lodge of Eagles, a member of the Gloversville Lodge of Elks, and a director of the Nick Stoner club of Caroga Lake.
The survivors are his wife, Cora Lasher Vrooman; one brother, Albert H. Vrooman of Fonda, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Beakle, also of Fonda, also several nieces and nephews.
- 1910 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, fam # 1 - Rooming with his brother-in-law Edward Vrooman.
- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Friday, August, 16, 1912)
Oscar Lasher, a former resident of Johnstown, died suddenly Thursday evening at 7:45 o'clock at the Central hotel, conducted by his brother-in-law, Edward J. Vrooman, at Caroga Lake, where he had been making his home for the past thirteen years. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. Lasher was 37 years of age and was born in Johnstown. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Catherine Lasher, and two sisters, Mrs. Yates of Fultonville and Mrs. Edward J. Vrooman of Caroga Lake.
- GFG # A327
- Married and had three children (GFG)
- 1870 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 221 - Lasher Reuben, ae 33, Blacksmith, born in NY; Katy, ae 27, Keeping House, born in NY; James, ae 7, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 161 - Lasher Reuben, ae 43, Blacksmith, born in NY, parents born in NY; Kate E, ae 37, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in Y; James, ae 17, son, born in NY.
- 1900 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 26, Lasher Ruben, b. Dec 1837, ae 63, marrried 40 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Blacksmith, owns his home with a mortgage; Kate E, wife, b. Jan 1843, ae 47, married 40 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (Mohawk Valley Turnpike) fam # 17 - Lasher Reuben, ae 73, married 49 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Blacksmth - Own Shop, owns his home with a mortgage; Katie E, wife, ae 67, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, February 12, 1912)
St. Johnsville ... Mrs. Reuben Lasher, aged about 70 years died at her home east of this village yesterday, after a prolonged illness. Her husband and adopted son residing at fort plain are the only survivors of the immediate family.
- GFG # A
- 1910 census, Amsterdam (Ward 6), Montgomery, NY, (4 Willard Street) fam # 250 - Living with her son-in-law Clarence Heslan.- Obituary (Amsterdam Recorder, NY, Saturday, April 8, 1911)
Mrs. Mary Waterman, daughter of Captain Jacob Lasher, a veteran of the Civil war, died Friday evening, at 9:30 o'clock, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Clarence Heslan. No. 4 Wlllard street. Besides her husband, Caleb Waterman, she is survived by three sons, George and Eugene, of Johnstown, and Ira Waterman, of Canajoharie; and five daughters, Mrs. Francis Snell, of Fort PIain; Mrs. R. D. Bander, of Baldwinvllle. Mrs. J. H. Bierman, of Frankfort, Mrs. Clarence Heslan, of this city, and Elizabeth Waterman of Schenectady. The funeral which will be private, will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The ramiand will be taken to Frankfort for interment.
- 1870 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 96 - Waterman Kaleb (sic), ae 30, Carpenter, realestate valued at $1000, born in NY; Mary, ae 25, Keeping House, born in NY; Jane, ae 7, born in NY; Fanny, ae 5; Ira, ae 3; George, ae 1.
- 1880 census, Nelliston, Montgomery, NY, fam # 301 - Waterman Calib (sic) P, ae 41, Builder, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mary, ae 37, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Eugene, ae 17, son, Painter, born in NY; Fanny, ae 14, daughter; Ira, ae 12, son; George, ae 10, son; Olive, ae 8, daughter; Bertha, ae 6, daughter; Lizzie, ae 4, daughter; Eathel, ae 1, daughter.
- 1900 census, Amsterdam (Ward 3), Montgomery, NY, (142 West Main) fam # 124 - Waterman Kalab, b. Mar 1839, ae 61, married 39 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Builder in Wood, rents his home; Mary C, wife, b. May 1843, ae 57, married 39 yr, 12 children, 8 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; George B, son, b. Feb 1869, ae 31, widower, born in NY, Painter; Elizabeth C, daughter, b. Nov 1876, ae 24, Raffen (?) Finisher; Effel May, daughter, b. Jun 1879, ae 20, Button Moulder; Burton M, grandson, b. Nov 1890, ae 10, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Where was he during the 1910 census?- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Tuesday, March 30, 1915)
Frankfort, March 30.—At 10 o'clock yesterday morning occurred the death of Caleb P. Waterman at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Bierman. Mr. Waterman had been confined to his bed since two weeks ago, when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. This was the second stroke, the former one having occurred 18 years ago. Mr. Waterman was born March 19, 1839, in Fort Plain, and he resided there uutll 13 years ago, when he came to Frankfort to live with his daughter. In 1861 he was united in marriage with Mary Catherine Lasher, who died four years ago. Mr. Waterman had many friends in Frankfort, where he was well known. In religion he was a Universalist. There survive three sons, Eugene, of Johnstown, George, of Ephratah, and Ira, of Fort Plain, and five daughters. Mrs. Fannie Snell and Miss Beth Waterman, of Fort Plain, Mrs. Clara Heslan, of Amsterdam, Mrs. Robert Bauder, of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Joseph Bierman, of
Frankfort, also two brothers. Charles Waterman, of Syracuse and Chauncey Waterman, of Fort Plain, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of Joseph Biermau.
- 1910 census, Fort Plain (Ward 3), Montgomery, NY, (103 Willett Street) fam # 73 - Eutermark Peter, Proprietor - Hotel; ...Waterman George, boarder, ae 41, widower, born in NY, parents born inNY, Laborer - Highway; .... [one of 13 boarders]
- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, November, 18, 1924)
FORT PLAIN, Nov. 17— George B. Watermen, aged about 80 years. was discovered frozen to death about 9 o'clock Monday morning near the rear door of tive Fort Plain Motor company garage in River street. When found Mr. Waterman was lying face down in the snow and hia face was badly swollen, and it was some little time before it was learned who the man was. The body was removed to the undertaking room of B. Gray & Sons, this village, where the identification was made.
Waterman was about the streets of this Village as usual Sunday evening. It is probable that he was aseized with some kind of a spell and fell to the snow covered ground and being unable to again arise, frozen to death. The past week he had been working for Andrew Putman In his cider mill in the village and he had a room at the West Shore hotel, which is located only a short distance away from where the body was found. The deceased was a life-long resident of Fort Plain. A number of years ago a brother, Ira Waterman, met death by a fall down a flight of stairs, the body being found in the morning.
He has a sister. Mrs. Fannie Snell of Fort Plain and a brother, Eugene Waterman, who resides in Johnstown.
Coroner Wagner was notified of the death of Waterman and he ordered the body removed to the undertaking rooms.
- AKA: Beth
- 1910 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, (George St) fam # 34 - Living with her brother-in-law, Joseph Bierman.
- 1920 census, Utica, (Ward 3), Oneida, NY, (615 Washington St) fam # 95 - Cady fred B, rents his home, ae 50, born in NY, parents born in NY, Contractor - general; Elizabeth, wife, ae 43, born in NY, parents born in NY; Snell Alice, niece, ae 33, born in NY, parents born in NY, Nurse - trained; Snyder Alberta, roomer, ae 34, born in NY, parents born in NY, Nurse - trained; Myers Stuart, roomer, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, conductor - St R R.
- GFG # A
- 1880 census, Palatine Bridge, Montgomery, NY, fam # 187 - He and his family were living with his parents.
- 1892 NYS census, Canajoharie, Montgomery - Byron Lasher, ae 39, born in US, Painter; Viona, ae 35, born in US; Edward W, ae 42(sic) [12], born in US.
- 1900 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, fam # 462 - Lasher Byron, b. Sep 1853, ae 46, married 23 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - House, owns his home with a mortgage; Viona, wife, b. Aug 1856, married 23 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Catherine, mother, b. Jan 1810, ae 90, widow, 9 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Edward, son, b. Jan 1880, ae 20, married 2 yr, born in NY, Painter - House; Estella, daughter-in-law, b. Jan 1880, ae 20, married 2 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Leon, grandson, b. Feb 1898, ae 2, born in NY; Benton Eve, mother-in-law, bor Mar 1818, ae 82, widow, 5 children, 4 living, born in NY, parnets born in NY.
- 1910 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, (Reed Street) fam # 593 - Lasher Byron, ae 56, married 26 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - Packing Plant; Viona, wife, ae 53, married 26 yr, 1 child, 0 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Folder - Sack Factory.
- 1920 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY (Reid Street) fam # 581 - Lasher Byron, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 67, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - Factory; Viona, wife, ae 62, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Albany, Albany, NY, (67 Chestnut) fam # 114 - Living with his grandson Leon Lasher and his family.