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- Living with his father during the 1880 census.
- 1892 NYS census, Schuyler, Herkimer, NY, image 1, right page, col 2 - Edwin Folts, ae 44, born in US, Farmer; Nettie, ae 39, born in US; Ethel, ae 3 (?); Alida, ae 39; Allen, ae 82, born in US, Farmer.
- She seems to have been listed as Ellen during the 1860 census.
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (410 N Caroline) fam # 218 - Folts Nettie, ae 52, widow, 1 child, 1 living, born in PA, parents born inNY, owns her home without a mortgage; Ethel V, daughter, ae 22, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in PA; Alida, sister-in-law, ae 57, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (410 Caroline) fam # 66 - Folts Nettie, owns her home without a mortgage, ae 66, widow, born in PA, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Buffalo (Ward 19), Erie, NY, (226 North Oak Avenue) fam # 234 - Edwards W Newton, owns his home with a value of $13,500, owns a radio, ae 42, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Engineer, State Public Works; Ethel F, wife ae 43, married at age 28, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in PA; Folts Nettie, mother-in-law, ae 76, widow, married at age 23, born in PA, parents born in NY.- Death Announcement (Utixca Daily Press, NY, Monday, February 26, 1934)
Herkimer — Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Nettie Vickery Folts, 82, former resident of this village, who died Saturday at her home in Buffalo.
She was the widow of Edwin C. Folts, who conducted a farm near here for many ysars. Shes was a menber of the First Methodist Church in Herkimer until she moved to Buffalo about 18 years ago.
Mrs. Folts was born in Pennsylvania and was married in 1877. She leaves two nieces,
Miss Nettie Rowland. Court Street, and Mrs. Lester C. Helmer, Kast Bridge.
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- Obituary (The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, NY, September 21 1971)
Mrs. Ethel V, Edwards, 84, of 415 Crosby Road died Monday in her home.
She was born in Herkimer. She was married to W. Newton Edwards in 1916 in Herkimer. The couple resided in Utica for the last year. She lived in Buffalo and Lake Ontario for a time. She attended Herkimer schools and was a 1919 graduate of Syracuse University. She taught school in several area communities.
Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Maynard Methodist Chhurch.
She leaves her husband.
The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the Wells and Lloyd Funeral Home, Whitesboro. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery.
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- 1930 census, Buffalo (Ward 19), Erie, NY, (226 North Oak Avenue) fam # 234 - Edwards W Newton, owns his home with a value of $13,500, owns a radio, ae 42, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Engineer, State Public Works; Ethel F, wife ae 43, married at age 28, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in PA; Folts Nettie, mother-in-law, ae 76, widow, married at age 23, born in PA, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Buffalo, Erie, NY, (226 North Park) fam # 135 - Edwards Newton, ae 51, 8th grade (sic), born in NY, Engineer - state highway; Ethel, wife, ae 52, 6th grade (sic), born in NY.- Obituary (The Daily Press, Utica, NY, Saturday, September 25, 1971)
W Newton Edwards, 83 of 415 Cosby Road a valuation engineer for the State Department of Public Works before his retirement, died Friday in Faxton Hospital.
He was born in Marcy. He was graduated from Utica Free Academy and Syracuse University. He designed many bridges and worked on the construction of the Hinckley Dam.
He married Ethel Folts in Herkimerin 1916. She died last monday. He was a veteran of World Wat I. Mr Edwards was a member of Maynard United Methodist Church and the Whitestown Post, American Legion.
He leaves a niece, Miss Myra (?) ---- , ----.
The funeral will be at 10 (?) Monday from the Wells and Laird Funeral Home, Whitesboro. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Ethel Vickery Folts and William Newton Edwards
- Wedding Announcement (Utica Herald-Dispatch, NY, Monday, September 11, 1916)
Herkimer ... Immediate relatives and close friends witnessed Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Nettie Folts in Caroline street, the ceremony uniting Miss Ethel V. Folts to W. Newton Edwards of Clymer, the Rev. J. S. Wilds being the officiating clergyman and there being no attending couple. The bride is a graduate of Herkimer High School and had the degree of bachelor of pedaogy in art from Syracuse University. She is a member of Upsilon Alpha Chapter of Cho Omega and for the last two years was supervisor of drawing and art at the Onondaga Valley Academy. The groom is a civil engineer, a graduate of Utica Free Academy and a former resident of Utica, and graduated in 1912 from Syracuse University. He is a member of the Syracuse Chapter of the National Federation of Commons Clubs. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, following a wedding luncheon, left for Buffalo and thence will take a trip through the Great Lakes and will return to Clymer to reside.
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- Founder of Folts Mission, which later became Folts Home.
- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 411 - Folts Geo. P., ae 34, Farmer with real estate valued at $35,000 and personal property of $20,000; Elizabeth, ae 29, Keeping House (wife); Bellinger, ae 10 (son); Catherine, ae 57, Keeping House (mother); Voorhes Rebecca, ae 22, Domestic.
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 461 - Folts George P., ae 43, Paper Manf'; Elizabeth, ae 36, Wife; Catherine, ae 65, Mother, widow, Keeping House; Ross, ae 8, adopted; May Kelly, ae 32, Domestic, born on sea form Ireland, both parents born in Ireand; Bly Delia, ae 24, domestic, born in NY.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 2, left page, col 1 - George P Folts, ae 65, born in US, Merchant; Elizabeth, ae 65, born in US; Addie Richardson, ae 23, born in US.
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, dw 36 fam 37, ED 14, p 2A/15. George P. Folts, Head, M W 73 M3 10, NY NY NY, Own Income; Amanda S., Wife, F W 46 M1 10 1 1, IL US US; Tempa, Step-Dtr, F W 10 S, IN US US.- Obituary (Ilion Citizen, Thursday, November 16, 1911)
In the death of George Philo Folts, which occurred at his home in this village Wednesday evening, Herkimer loses, one of her most beloved and philanthropic citizens. A life-long resident of Herkimer he had done, perhaps as much to advance the interests and build up the village of his birth as any man that ever lived here.
Deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Folts and was born 75 years ago in Herkimer. As a citizen he was ever active in the endeavor to promote the interest of the village, specially when improvements promised the welfare of the people generally to whose needs he always kept himself familiar. As a neighbor he was always generous, kind and obliging. A republican in politics he was honored by the people of Herkimer, whom he served both in the office of president of the village and supervisor of the town in 1874 and in his service was always faithful when in public office. His philanthropy, coupled with the generosity of his late wife, who was Elizabeth M. Snell, caused the establishing of Folts Mission Institute located at the corner of North Washington and East Albany streets, which was presented to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in 1898, and now that death has claimed Mr. Folts, the fine and substantial home occupied by him, falls to the passion of the institution.
As a young man Mr. Folts taught school in the Pine Gr4ove District of East Herkimer, and his pupils of that day have given to Herkimer a number of her energetic men of affairs of the present day. Later on he became interested with his father in the lumber business and was associated with him in contracting the construction of the Chenango valley Railroad, extending from Utica to Sherburne. Following the death of his father, he became connected with the Remington Paper Company of Watertown, and was for a long time vice president of the company and otherwise actively concerned with its business interests at the New York offices of the company.
Locally Mr. Folts always retained a warm interest in all matters affecting the progress of Herkimer and the promotion of its enterprises. He was one of the founders of the First National Bank, and served it in the capacity of vice president for many years. His business judgement was much relied on and its soundness was frequently demonstrated.
Mr. Folts was three times married, his first wife being the late Cornelia Bellinger, his second wife, Elizabeth Snell who died in 1898. Two years later he was married to Miss Amanda DeHaven who survives.
Mr. Folts was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for years served it in the capacity of trustee with the zeal which marked his discharge of whatever duty devolved upon him. He has never ceased to contribute to the maintenance of the Folts Institute and always took a deep interest in its wotk. He was a member of the Herkimer Masonic lodge and that body conducted the closing services with the impressive ceremonies of the order at the funeral which was attended from the home at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. J. A. Chapman was the officiating clergyman assisted by Rev. Dr. Warren of Newburg.
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- ELIZABETH SNELL FOLTS (1843-1898)
Herkimer. Community leader, district secretary, Womens Foreign Missionary Society. With husband George Philo Folts, gave home to Folts Mission Institute (1893-1929), Folts Home of Central New York in 1991. (Utica Observer Dispatch, Sept. 26, 1999)
- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Elkizabeth M. Snell, the wife of George P. Folts, passed away at the family residence on Washington street yesterday morning at ten minutes past four o'clock. Hew death comes with a great shock to the whole community for, while she had been ill for over a month it was not until within the last few days that she was thought fo be in a critical condition. The funeral will take place at the residence Thursday at 2 o'clock. the services will be in charge of Bishop Edward G. Andrews of New York.
Mrs. Folts was born in this state in the town of Butternuts, Otsego county, December 8, 1843. When she was three years old her mother removed to the town of Herkimer with her two only childrenb. In 1857 the mother married Joseph Folts who at the time lived out on a farm north east of the village. Here the daughter lived also until her own marriage to George P. Folts, November 3, 1862, who survives her with her mother and one brother C. R. Snell, of this village.
Mrs. Folts unites with the Methodist Episcopal church over thirty years ago and has continued in its communion until her death. In all its affairs she was vitally interested and the church has lost in her a faithful member and loyal supporter.
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- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Mrs. Amanda DeHaven Folts a resident of Bronxville for 14 years died Tuesday in her 85th year, at Lawrence Hospital, after a long illness.
A native of Xenia, Ohio she was married in 1900 to George Philo Folts of Herkimer, N. Y. who founded the Folts’ Mission Institute for Home and Foreign Missionary Workers.
Mr Folts died in 1911. Mrs. Folts is survived by a daughter Mrs. Tempa E. Dyruff with whom she made her home here at 51 Cross Street and two grandsons, Robert Nicholas and Glendon DeHaven Dyruff.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 o’clock in the McGrath Funeral Home. The Rev. Oliver C. Weist of West Center Church will officiate Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn.
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- Lucy A Folts and William H Stansel are 2nd cousins. Their common ancestors are Melchert Folts and Maria Ann Getman.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (East German Street) fam # 583 - Folts Katherine, b. Mar 1827, ae 73, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in RI, owns her home with a mortgage; Stansell Lucy, boarder, b. Jul 1853, ae 47, married 2 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Weber Margaret, boarder, b. Aug 1842, ae 57, born in NY; Junges (?) Charles, boarder, b. Sep 1895, ae 5, born in NY.
- 1910 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, (Mill St) fam # 233 - Mc Kim Fred, ae 41, married 18 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Proprietor -saloon, owns his home without a mortgage; Carrie L, wife, ae 37, married 18 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Pearl I, daughter, ae 16, born in NY; Stansel Lucy, mother-in-law, ae 58, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mender - knitting mill.
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- Lucy A Folts and William H Stansel are 2nd cousins. Their common ancestors are Melchert Folts and Maria Ann Getman.
- 1870 census, Herkimer, NY, fam # 404 - Stansel Wm, ae 21, Carpenter, real estate of $1000, born in NY; Susan, ae 19, Keeping House, born in NY; Peter, ae 17, Carpenter; Mary, ae 12.
1875 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, fam # 328 - William H Stansel, ae 26, all born in Herkimer county, Carpenter; Lucy A, ae 22, wife; Carry A, ae 3, daughter; Cornelia E Folts, ae 17, boarder.
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 443 - Stansel William, ae 29, Works in Cabinet Shop, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lucy, ae 27, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Carrie, ae 8, daughter.
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- 1860 census, Le Ray (P.O. Evans Mills), Jefferson, NY, fam # 1278 - Conrad Helmer, ae 26, Farmer, born in NY; Mary, ae 26, born in NY; Judson, ae 1, born in NY; Daniel, ae 4/12; Jane Rivers, ae 14, born in NY; William Feball, ae 13, born in NY.
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- Where were they during the 1880 census?
- 1865 NYS census, Le Ray, Jefferson, fam # 148 - Peter Stanhilber (sic), frame home valued at $800, ae 25, born in Jefferson county, Farmer; Majine (?), ae 20, wife, born in Jefferson county; Gilbert Helmer, brother-in-law, born in Jefferson, Farmer; Lenore, ae 20, sister-in-law, born in Jefferson; Mary Helmer, ae 32, servant, born in Herkimer county; Daniel, ae 5, boarder, born in Jefferson county; Alice, ae 3.
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- 1865 NYS census, Le Ray, Jefferson, fam # 148 - Peter Stanhilber (sic), frame home valued at $800, ae 25, born in Jefferson county, Farmer; Majine (?), ae 20, wife, born in Jefferson county; Gilbert Helmer, brother-in-law, born in Jefferson, Farmer; Lenore, ae 20, sister-in-law, born in Jefferson; Mary Helmer, ae 32, servant, born in Herkimer county; Daniel, ae 5, boarder, born in Jefferson county; Alice, ae 3.
- 1870 census, Le Ray, Jefferson, NY, fam # 96 - Helmer Gilbert, ae 30, Farmer, personal property of $800, born in NY; Lonora (sic), ae 24, Keeping House, born in NY; George, ae 4, born in NY.
- 1880 census Le Ray, Jefferson, NY. fam # 88 - Hellmer (sic) Gilbert, ae 41, Farming, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lenora, ae 34, wife, Keeping House, born ion NY, parents born in NY; Geo, son, ae 14, son, born in NY; Bird, ae 8, borninNY. [ Neighbor of his mother and brother Jacob.
- 1900 census, Le Ray, Jefferson, NY, fam # 85 - Helmer Gilbert, b. Mar 1839, ae 61, married 36 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home without a mortgage; Lenora, wife, b. Oct 1844, ae 55, married 36 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; George B, son, b. Apr 1867, ae 32, born in NY, Farm Laborer; Biddy E, daughter, b. Sep 1873, ae 26.
- 1910 Le Ray, Jefferson, NY, fam # 317, Helmer Gilbert J, ae 71, married 47 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY Farmer - General Farm, owns his home; Lenora, wife, ae 64, married 47 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; George B, son, ae 43, married 1 yr, born in NY, Farm Laborer - Home Farm; Bidah E, daughter, ae 37, Music Teacher - Private Lessons; Lulu L, daughter-in-Law, ae 36, married 1 yr, no children.
- 1920 census, Le Ray, Jefferson, NY, (Pamelia Road) fam # 107 - Helmer Gilbert E, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 80, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - dairy; George, son, ae 53, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - dairy; Bidah, daughter, ae 44 (?); Lulu, daughter-in-law, ae 44, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Death Announcement (The Watertown Daily Standard, Tuesday, January 23, 1923)
The death of Gilbert Helmer of the town of Pamelia, aged about 84 years, occurred Tuesday afternoon about 1 o'clock. Mr. Helmer had been troubled with rheumatism for a number of years and a few days ago developed a cold which resulted in his death.
He was born in Pameia and had lived there or near Evans Mills all his life. He owned a large farm which he had worked himself until about 10 years ago. His wife died about six years ago.
He was born in Pamelia and had George Helmer, and a daughter, Bidah Helmer. The funeral arrangements are not yet complete.
- Obituary (Watertown Daily Times, NY, Thursday, August 20, 1914)
Following a lingering illness at her home near Evans Mills, Mrs. Gilbert J. Helmer passed away at 11 this morning, aged 68 years. Her maiden name was Lenora Jeffers, and she was born in the town of Leray. Since her marriage to Mr. Helmer about 50 yeas ago, she had lived near Evans Mills.
Besides her husband she is survived by a brother, Malcolm Jeffers, of Watertown: a son, George H. Helmer, and a daughter, Dida Helmer.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
9009. George Byron McClellan Helmer
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- 1910 Le Ray, Jefferson, NY, fam # 317, Helmer Gilbert J, ae 71, married 47 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY Farmer - General Farm, owns his home; Lenora, wife, ae 64, married 47 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; George B, son, ae 43, married 1 yr, born in NY, Farm Laborer - Home Farm; Bidah E, daughter, ae 37, Music Teacher - Private Lessons; Lulu L, daughter-in-Law, ae 36, married 1 yr, no children.
- 1920 census, Le Ray, Jefferson, NY, (Pamelia Road) fam # 107 - Helmer Gilbert E, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 80, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - dairy; George, son, ae 53, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - dairy; Bidah, daughter, ae 44 (?); Lulu, daughter-in-law, ae 44, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1900 cencus, Watertown (Ward 3), Jefferson, NY, 90 Washington, fam # 279 m- Farmer Lulu, Nurse, b. Mar 1873, ae 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Trained Nurse, (one of 11)
- 1930 census, Le Ray (Evans Mills) Jefferson, NY (Le Ray St) fam # 80 - Helmer, Lulu F (?) rents her home, owns a radio, ae 57, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Trained Nurse - Private Homes.
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- 1940 census, Leray, Jefferson, NY, (Evans Mills Routhe 1) fam # 44 - Brydges Biday, ae 68, widow, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer's Wife.
Marriage Notes for Bidah E Helmer and William Austin Brydges
- Wedding Announcement (Watertown Daily Times, NY, Wednesday, September 24, 1934)
Evans Mills. Sept. 24 -Wlliam Austin Brydges and Miss Bidah Elisabeth Helmer, both of Evens Mills, were quietly married Saturday morning, Sept. 20. at the Episcopal church in Antwerp The marriage oeremony was performed by Rev. Frederick Rancier Tbe cople was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George B Helmer of Evans Mills.
The bridegroom was formerly from Morrisburg, Ont. For the past several years he has resided in this village. The bride is the only daughter of the late Gilbert J Helmer.
Following the wedding the couple left on a wadding trip to Ottawa, Montreal and other Canadian cities. They will reside in Evans Mills.
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- Obituary (Watertown Daily times, NY, Wednesday, April 14, 1917)
The funeral of Mrs. Minerva J. Helmer Miller, widow of William H. Miller, formerly of this city, who died at 4:50 Tuesday afternoon at the Miller residence at Pamelia Four Corners, nine miles from this city, aged 78 years, will be held from the bouse at 1:30 Friday afternoon. Rev. Harry Westbrook Reed, D. D., pastor of All Souls Universarlst church, will officiate. Interment will be in Evans Mills cemetery.
Mrs. Miller was in her normal good health up to last Saturday morning, doing her own housework as was her custom. She was taken ill Saturday morning with what appeared at first to be a bilious attack and was diagnosed as such by the attending physician. Later another physician was called and Tuesday morning relatives were informed that her ailment had all the symptoms of influensa. The cause of death in the death certificate was given today as "influenza."
She was born in the town of Leray and had always lived in Jefferson county. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Helmer. She was married twice, her first husband being David Miller. He passed away five years later and four years after his death was married to William H. Miller, a brother of her first husband. They were married 49 years ago.
Her husband was proprietor of the Crowner House, this city, from 1805 to 1907. and during that time they made their home in Watertown. They also spent a year in this city from 1900 to 1901. Mrs. Miller had spent the greater part of ber life at Pamelia Four Corners.
She was a member of Pisgah Chapter, Evans Mills, Order of the Eastern Star. During her residence in this city she attended the Universalist church here.
She leaves one son. Elton H. Miller and one daughter, Mrs. R. H. Ganter, both of Pamelia; two grandsons, Harold and Howard Ganter, also of Pamelia, and two brothers. J. N. Helmer of this city, and G. J. Helmer of the town of Leray.
- 1880 Pamelia, Jefferson, NY, dw 18 fam 18, ED 123, p 2/328. William H. Miller, W M 36, Farmer; Minerva, F W 38, Wife, Keeping House; Anattie B., W F 8, Daughter; Annston D., W M 5, Son; Elton H., W M 2; Isaac, W M 67, Father; Leah, W F 70, Mother.
- Obituary (Watertown Daily Times, Thursday, June 3, 1915)
William H Miller, a prominent resident of the town of Pamelia, died at the City hospital at 4:30 Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to the City hospital two weeks ago Tuesday and underwent an operation there. He was again operated on last Friday. His condition did not show the hoped for improvementand he grew worse gradually until his death occured.
Mr. Miller was born on the Miller home farm about a mile west of Pamelia Four Corners. Aug. 19, 1843. He was a son of Isaac Miller and Leah Walrath Miller, early residents of that town, who represented the first emigration to the Black River country from the Mohawk Valley. He spent his boyhood and youth on the home farm, attending the schools of the locality, and the day after he was 21 years of age, in 1864, he enlisted in Company I, 186th New York Volunteer Infantry, Gen. Bradley Wlnslow's regiment, and was with that command during its activities about Richmond during the closing months of the war. He was a good soldier and was recognized as such by his comrades.
Returning from the war, be resumed farming in the town of Pamelia. As a young man he married Mrs. Minerva Helmer Miller, the widow of his brother. David Miller. Mrs. Miller survives him.
The wedding took place July 19, 1870.
They resided on the farm where Mr. Miller was born until 1887, when they removed to the farm at Pamelia Four Corners. Shortly after that time Mr. Miller became postmaster at Pamelia Four Corners, and he also ran the general store. He continued as postmaster and storekeeper until 1893. For two years, from 1895 to 1897, he resided in Watertown, conducting the Crowner House as its proprietor. For a year, in 1900 and 1901, he ran the electric mill and feed store in Arsenal street.
He was long prominent in the town affairs of Pamelia. He served as town highway commissioner and for 11 years was justice of the peace. He was a Republican in politics.
Mr. Miller was possessed of unusual foresight and good business judgment. There was no man in the town of Pamelia whose judgment was more frequently sought on business and town questions than that of Mr. Miller. He was respected by his townsmen and his personality will he deeply missed in the locality of which he was such an important part for so many years.
He was a member of the Pamelia grange and the Joe Spratt Post. O. A. R.
He is survived by his widow and two children, a daughter, Mrs. R. H. Ganter, of Pamelia, and a son, Elton H. Miller, both of Pamelia. Another son. Merton D. Miller, died in 1891 when he was 17 yesrs of age.
Mr. Miller was the last surviving member of the immediate family of his father and mother.
The funeral will be held from the family home in Pamelia, Sunday afternoon at 2, and it is expected that Rev. Harry Westbrook Reed, pastor of All Souls church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot in Evans Mills cemetery.
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- 1920 census, Pamelis Jefferson, NY, (LeRay St) fam # 105 - Miller elton H, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 42, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Fultz (sic) Alida E, cousin, ae 64, bornin NY, parents born in NY, Housekeeper.
- 1930 living with sister Metta and Robert Ganter.
- 1940 census, Pamelia, Jefferson, NY, (Pamelia village) fam # 166 - Miller Elton H, ae 62, widower; Ganter Harold M, nephew, ae 43, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Laborer - general; Emma L, nephews wife, ae 40, 4 yr HS, born in NY; E Lawrence, nephew's son, ae 16, ae 16, 2 yr HS, born in NY; Lucille C, [nephew's] daughter, ae 13, 8th grade; Neil, [nephew's] son, ae 7, 2nd grade.- Death Announcement ( Buffalo Courier Express, NY, Friday August 7, 1942)
Watertown, Aug. 6 (AP) — Elton H. Miller, Town of Pamelia supervisor 21 years and chairman of the Thousand Island Bridge Authority from its creation in 1933 until last year, died today.
Marriage Notes for Elton H Miller and Grace Marion Terry
- Wedding Announcement (Watertown Daily Times, NY, December 11, 1919)
Eaton Helmer Miller of Pamelia and Miss Grace Marion Terry of 515 East Flower avenue were married at 6 [?] Tuesday afternoon, by Rev. Harry Westbrook Reed, pastor of All Souls' Universalist church. Mr. Miller is the late William H. Miller and Mrs. Minerva Miller of Pamelia. He has held the office of town clerk there for several Years, and is also a farmer.The bride is the daughter of Anna M. Terry of 313 East Flower avenue, snd has resided in this city many years. For a number of years she has bean a teacher in the local schools. For a period of eight years she was English teacher at the Hamilton street school and of late has been a member of the High school staff. Following the ceremony, the couple left for Syracuse and other cities, and will be at home next week at Mr. Miller's home in Pamelia.
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- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 366 - Snell Aaron, ae 54, Lumber Merchant with real estate valued at $18,000 and personal property of $10,500, born in NY; Catherine, ae 55, Keeping House, born in NY; Ready (?) Ellen, ae 23, Domestic, born in Ireland; Barrett Charles, ae 14, Teamster, born in NY - fam # 367 - same dwelling - Folts Norman, ae 34, Lumber Dealer, born in NY; Permelia, ae 33, keeping house, born in NY.
- 1880 Census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 377 - Snell Aaron, ae 65, Lumber Dealer and & Builder; Catharine, ae 66, wife; Folts Norman, ae 49, son-in-law, Lumber Dealer; Permelia, ae 43, daughter; Whitmore Edith, ae 21, domestic.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 24, left page, col 2 - William A (?) Folts, ae 73, born in US, Farmer; Norman, ae 55, born in US, Farmer; Elizabeth A, ae 44, born in US; Lulu J, ae 20; Grace A, ae 17.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 41 - Folts Norman, b. Jun 1828, ae 61, married 22 yr, Farmer, owns his home; Elisabeth, wife, b. Feb 1850, ae 50, married 22 yr, 3 children, 3 living; Potter Erastus D, son-in-law, b. Jul 1871, ae 28, married 7 yr, Milk Peddler; Lulu, daughter, b. Mar 1872, ae 28, married 7 yr, 3 children, 2 living; Myrna, grandaughter, b. Jun 1896, ae 3; Reba, grandaughter, b. dec 1898, ae 2; Van Birk Augustus, servant, b. Jun 1864, ae 35, farm laborer.
- Lulu and Grace are presumed to have been Elizabeth's children by a previous marriage.- Obituary (Ilion Citizen, NY, Thursday August 24, 1911.)
The death of Norman Folts occurred Thursday evening at his residence in North Herkimer, following a long illness. He was in his 76th year and had been a life long resident of the town, being held in high esteem by many friends. The deceased was a farmer by occupation. The survivors beside the widow are one daughter, Mrs. Irving P. Lynch and one son, Harvey J. Folts, both of this village. The deceased was a member of the Reformed Church and Rev. J. Howard Brinckerhoff officiated at the funeral services which were held Sunday afternoon from the house.
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 378 - Folts Lizzie, ae 29, widow, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harvey, ae 9, son, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lulu, ae 7, daughter; Grace, ae 5, daughter. (Neighbor of her 2nd husband, Norman Folts.)
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- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 169 - Smith William, ae 33, Farmer with personal property valued at $800, born in NY; Lucy, ae 27, Keeping House, born in NY; Nelson, ae 3, born in NY; Grace, ae 1; Grannan (?) James, ae 23, Farm Hand, born in Canada - fam # 164 - same dwelling - Smith Peter, ae 62, Farmer with real estate valued at $13,500 and personal property of $2200 (father); Mary, ae 57, Keeping House with personal property of $400.
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 66 - Smith Peter, ae 72, Farmer; Mary, ae 67, wife, keeping house - fam # 67 - same dwelling - Smith William, ae 43, farmer; Lucy, ae 37, wife, keeping house; Nelson, ae 15, son, Farm Laborer; Grace, ae 11, daughter, at home.s.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 14, right page, col 1 - William U Smith, ae 54, born in US, Farmer; Lucy Smith, ae 48, born in US; Nelson P Smith, ae 25, Farmer; Mary Smith, ae 78; Peter P Smith, ae 86
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 158 - Smith William U, b. May 1827, ae 63, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Lucy, wife, b. May 1843, ae 57, 2 children, 2 living; 1 servant, illegable, Farm Laborer.
- 1910 census,. Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 167 - Smith William, ae 73, married 44 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Lucy, wife, ae 66, married 44 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, 1914)
The town of Herkimer loses on of its oldest and m,ost respected residents by the death of William U. Smith, which occured at the Smith homestead in shell's Bush. a five weeks illness of heart trouble caused death, though the deceased was only for two weeks confined to his bed. William U. Smith was born in the town of Herkimer and was in his 73d year. He was the son of Peter G. Ssmith and Mary E. Helmer and his entire life since youth was spent in farming.
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- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 14, right page, col 1 - William U Smith, ae 54, born in US, Farmer; Lucy Smith, ae 48, born in US; Nelson P Smith, ae 25, Farmer; Mary Smith, ae 78; Peter P Smith, ae 86
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- She seems to have been listed twice in the 1860 census, once with her husband and also with her grandmother, Susannah Cole Folts.
- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 570 - Folts Susannah, ae 88, at home with real estate valued at $400 and personal proeprety of $1000, born in Rhode Island; Waterbury Susan, ae 30, Keeping House, born in NY; Frank, born in NY; Charles ae 6; Elisabeth, ae 6.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 132 - Cole Susan A, owns her home without a mortgage, ae 79, widow, born in NY; Christman Lizzie, daughter, ae 58, widow, born in NY; Rosykwitz Anthony, roomer, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in Poland, Meat cutter.- Obituary (The Utica Observer-Dispatch, NY, Friday, September 3, 1926)
Herkimer, Sept. 3 - Mrs. Susan A. Cole, 86, died at her home, 213 North Washington Street, yesterday, after an Illness that had confined her to her bed for several months past.
Mrs. cole was one of the oldest residnets of the village, not only in years, but in the length of residence in Herkimer.
Mrs. Cole was born in North Herkimer Feb. 2, 1840, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Piper Folts. After graduating from Fairfield and Fulton Seminaries, she was married to Edward waterbury in 1854. Mr. Waterbury died early in life, and in 1876 the widow was married to James Monroe Cole, whose death occured 14 years ago.
Mrs. cole was a member of the First M. E. Church and of the church societies as well as the Womens Relief Corps and the Auxillary of the Sons of Union Veterans.
One daughter, Lizzie H. Cristman, survives together with two sons, Frank and Charles Waterbury, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock at the late home, the Rev. Howard D. Holmes officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
- 1860 census, Saugerties, Ulster, NY, fam # 934 - Edwin Waterbury, ae 22, Painter personal property of $ 300, born in NY; Susan A, ae 20, born in NY; Franklin, ae 2, born in NY; Cora, ae 5/12.
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- not listed in the 1870 census
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 530 - Cole Monroe, ae 32, Painter; Susan, ae 39, Wife, Keeping House; Waterbury Franklin, ae 21, Step-son, Works in Paper Mill; Charles, ae 18, Step-son, Painter Apprentice; Lizzie, ae 15, Step-daughter, born in NY.
- 1892 NYS census, image 4, pg, col 4, pg 5 (?) - J Monroe Cole, ae 43, born in US, Painter; Susan ae 47; Lizzie Cristman, ae 27; Charles Cristman, ae 42, Laborer.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 71 - Cole James M, b. May 1847, ae 53, married 25 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Home Painter, owns his home; Susan A, wife, b. Feb 1843, ae 57, married 25 yr, 5 children 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Charles M, son, b. Apr 1883, ae 17, born in NY; (1 boarder).
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (213 N Washington St), fam # 88 - Cole James M, ae 62, married 35 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - own account, owns his home without a mortgage; Susan a, wife, ae 70, married 2 times, married 35 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Christman Elizabeth, step-daughter, ae 30, widow, no children, bornin NY, parents born in NY.- Death Announcement (The Post Standard, Syracuse, NY, Thursday, August 8 1912)
HERKIMER, Aug. 7,—James Monroe Cole died this morning at his home in North Washington street. He was 66 years old and for over forty years had resided in Herkimer, being a native of the town of Fairfield. He was a paper hanger and decorator and was a member of Herkimer's first volunteer fire organisation. His widow survives.
- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 568 - Snell Cornelius, ae 30, Grocery Store with real estate valued at $3000 and personal property of $5000; Sharlott, ae 8 (daughter).
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 529 - Snell Cornelius, ae 39, Lumber Dealer; Mary, ae 27, wife, keeping house; Charlotte, ae 18, daughter, at school; George, ae 1, son; Biley Margaret, ae 20, domestic, parents born in Ireland.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 40 left page, col 1 - Cornelius R Snell, ae 53, born in US, Lumber Dealer; Mary H, ae 41, born in US; George, ae 13; Henry, ae 10, Katy nolan, ae 35, born in Ireland, Domestic.
- 1900 census, district 48, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (North Main Street), fam # 80 - Snell Cornelius R, b. Jun 1839, ae 60, married 24 yr, owns his home with a mortgage; Mary H, wife, b. Aug 1851, ae 48, married 24 yr; George C, son, b. Apr 1878, ae 21; Henry, son, b. Sep 1882, ae 17; Kelly Maggie, servant, b. Aug 1869, ae 30, born in Ireland.
- ELIZABETH SNELL FOLTS (1843-1898)
Herkimer. Community leader, district secretary, Womens Foreign Missionary Society. With husband George Philo Folts, gave home to Folts Mission Institute (1893-1929), Folts Home of Central New York in 1991. (Utica Observer Dispatch, Sept. 26, 1999)
- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Elkizabeth M. Snell, the wife of George P. Folts, passed away at the family residence on Washington street yesterday morning at ten minutes past four o'clock. Hew death comes with a great shock to the whole community for, while she had been ill for over a month it was not until within the last few days that she was thought fo be in a critical condition. The funeral will take place at the residence Thursday at 2 o'clock. the services will be in charge of Bishop Edward G. Andrews of New York.
Mrs. Folts was born in this state in the town of Butternuts, Otsego county, December 8, 1843. When she was three years old her mother removed to the town of Herkimer with her two only childrenb. In 1857 the mother married Joseph Folts who at the time lived out on a farm north east of the village. Here the daughter lived also until her own marriage to George P. Folts, November 3, 1862, who survives her with her mother and one brother C. R. Snell, of this village.
Mrs. Folts unites with the Methodist Episcopal church over thirty years ago and has continued in its communion until her death. In all its affairs she was vitally interested and the church has lost in her a faithful member and loyal supporter.
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- Founder of Folts Mission, which later became Folts Home.
- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 411 - Folts Geo. P., ae 34, Farmer with real estate valued at $35,000 and personal property of $20,000; Elizabeth, ae 29, Keeping House (wife); Bellinger, ae 10 (son); Catherine, ae 57, Keeping House (mother); Voorhes Rebecca, ae 22, Domestic.
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 461 - Folts George P., ae 43, Paper Manf'; Elizabeth, ae 36, Wife; Catherine, ae 65, Mother, widow, Keeping House; Ross, ae 8, adopted; May Kelly, ae 32, Domestic, born on sea form Ireland, both parents born in Ireand; Bly Delia, ae 24, domestic, born in NY.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 2, left page, col 1 - George P Folts, ae 65, born in US, Merchant; Elizabeth, ae 65, born in US; Addie Richardson, ae 23, born in US.
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, dw 36 fam 37, ED 14, p 2A/15. George P. Folts, Head, M W 73 M3 10, NY NY NY, Own Income; Amanda S., Wife, F W 46 M1 10 1 1, IL US US; Tempa, Step-Dtr, F W 10 S, IN US US.- Obituary (Ilion Citizen, Thursday, November 16, 1911)
In the death of George Philo Folts, which occurred at his home in this village Wednesday evening, Herkimer loses, one of her most beloved and philanthropic citizens. A life-long resident of Herkimer he had done, perhaps as much to advance the interests and build up the village of his birth as any man that ever lived here.
Deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Folts and was born 75 years ago in Herkimer. As a citizen he was ever active in the endeavor to promote the interest of the village, specially when improvements promised the welfare of the people generally to whose needs he always kept himself familiar. As a neighbor he was always generous, kind and obliging. A republican in politics he was honored by the people of Herkimer, whom he served both in the office of president of the village and supervisor of the town in 1874 and in his service was always faithful when in public office. His philanthropy, coupled with the generosity of his late wife, who was Elizabeth M. Snell, caused the establishing of Folts Mission Institute located at the corner of North Washington and East Albany streets, which was presented to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in 1898, and now that death has claimed Mr. Folts, the fine and substantial home occupied by him, falls to the passion of the institution.
As a young man Mr. Folts taught school in the Pine Gr4ove District of East Herkimer, and his pupils of that day have given to Herkimer a number of her energetic men of affairs of the present day. Later on he became interested with his father in the lumber business and was associated with him in contracting the construction of the Chenango valley Railroad, extending from Utica to Sherburne. Following the death of his father, he became connected with the Remington Paper Company of Watertown, and was for a long time vice president of the company and otherwise actively concerned with its business interests at the New York offices of the company.
Locally Mr. Folts always retained a warm interest in all matters affecting the progress of Herkimer and the promotion of its enterprises. He was one of the founders of the First National Bank, and served it in the capacity of vice president for many years. His business judgement was much relied on and its soundness was frequently demonstrated.
Mr. Folts was three times married, his first wife being the late Cornelia Bellinger, his second wife, Elizabeth Snell who died in 1898. Two years later he was married to Miss Amanda DeHaven who survives.
Mr. Folts was a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for years served it in the capacity of trustee with the zeal which marked his discharge of whatever duty devolved upon him. He has never ceased to contribute to the maintenance of the Folts Institute and always took a deep interest in its wotk. He was a member of the Herkimer Masonic lodge and that body conducted the closing services with the impressive ceremonies of the order at the funeral which was attended from the home at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. J. A. Chapman was the officiating clergyman assisted by Rev. Dr. Warren of Newburg.
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- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 575 - Harter Goram, ae 24, Carpenter with real estate valued at $550 and personal property of $300, born in NY; Mary, ae 24, Keeping House, born in NY; Reba, ae 2, born in NY; Rula, ae 9/12, born in Nov. [Living in the same dwelling as his mother].
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, fam # 592 - Harter Gorham, ae 33, Carpenter, bornin NY, parents born in NY; Mary, ae 33, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; May, ae 8, daughter, born in NY; Annie, ae 5, daughter, scarlet fever; Gorhan, ae 3, son; Baby, ae 1, son.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 30, left page, col 1 - Gorman G Harter, ae 46, born in US, Carpenter; Mary, ae 45, born in US; May, ae 20; Anna, ae 17; Gorman, ae 14; Floyd, ae 13.- Obituary (Ilion Citizen, NY, Friday, May 11, 1900)
Herkimer ... At his home on North Main street at an early hour Sunday morning, occurred the death of George G. Harter, who had been a sufferer from spinal meningitis. Every effort was made to prolong life, skilled physicians being in attendance, but without avail the seriousness of the disease claiming its victim after four weeks of illness. Deceased was the son of Jeremiah and Mercy Ann Harter and was born in this town March 8, 1847, his whole life with a brief exception having been spend in the town and village. He was a carpenter by trade and had erected many houses in town, the residence of Bartley Manion on Church street being the last job he completed. By the death of Mr. Harter the local democracy looses one of its most active and aggressive leaders and earnest party workers. For-twenty-five years he had never missed a local or general election and there was no man in town who accomplished more at the polls for his party than he. He had frequently been honored by his party with local offices, having been collector of the town, excise commissioner for several years, in 1883 was elected trustee of the village, his associates in the board the first year being J. D. Henderson president and A. B. Klock and L. J. Folts, trustee, in 1884, the members of the board beside Mr. Harter, were Harvey Huyck President. Henry Deimel, Bartley Manion and Chas. J. Fox, trustees. In 1898 he was his party, candidate for supervisor. Under the administration of Governor Flower he was appointed superintendent of this section of the Erie Canal and held the position for two years.
His was ah active busy life which by a fatal disease has been brought to a close when he was in the full vigor of manhood.
Deceased is survived by his aged mother, his wife, a sister, Mrs. Mary Fikes, and four children, May, Anna, Gorham and Floyd, all residents of our village.
The funeral will be attended from the home at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. William C. Prout, officiating.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (North Main Street) fam # 183 - Mary Harter, b. 1847, 53, widow, owns her home; May C., Daughter, b. Mar 1872, ae 28, Bookkeeper; Anna, Daughter, b. Apr 1875, ae 25 S; Ghoram H., Son, b. Mar 1877, ae 233, Day Laborer; Floyd C., Son, b. Mar 1879, ae 21, Day Laborer.
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (427 North Main) fam # 29 - Harter Mary, ae 62, widow, 7 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, owns her home without a mortgage; May C, daughter, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Book Keeper - grocery store; Anna D, daughter, ae 33; Gorham H, son, ae 31, Engineer - civil; Floyd C, son, ae 29, Machinist - gun factory.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (427 Main Street) fam # 229 - Harter Mary D, owns her home without a mortgage, ae 69, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mae C, daughter, ae 44, born in NY, parents born in NY, Office Manager - grocery store; Floyd C, son, ae 41, Election Commission - county; Anna D, daughter, ae 39.
- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (427 North Main Street) fam # 247, Harter Mary, owns her home with a value of $18,000, owns a radio, ae 82, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mae C, daughter, ae 51, born in NY, Bookkeeper - grocery store; Anna D, daughter, ae 47; Floyd C, son, ae 49, Superintendent -cemetery.
- Where was she during the 1940 census?- Obituary (Observer-Dispatch, Utica, NY, Tuesday April 20, 1943)
Herkimer - Mrs. Mary Desmond Harter, 96, a descendant of early pioneers, died yesterday in her home.
She was born in Newport March 4, 1847, daughter of Jeremiah and Margaret Driscoll Desmond. She married George Gorham Harter June 5, 1866. The couple moved to Herkimer in 1873. Mr. Harter died May 5, 1900.
Surviving are a son Floyd Harter and two daughters, Miss Ann Desmond Harter and Miss Mae C. Harter all of Herkimer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. tomorrow, in the Fenner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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- Reba is listed as age 2 on the 1870 census.
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- Where was she during the 1940 census?- She left her home to the General Herkimer Council Boy Scouts of America (Mohawk Valley Harters)
- The home was used as the General Herkimer Council Headquarters until abt 2004 [WG]
- Mohawk Valley Harters indicates that she died in infancy and another daughter named Ann was born later. Census records do not support this. [WG]
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- Listed as "Baby" male age 1 during the 1880 census.
- World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [online], Harter, Floyd Crawford, b 9 Mar 1879, Emp: Remington Typewriter.- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Saturday, January 28,, 1961)
Herkimer — Floyd C. (Sam) Harter, 81, chairman of the Herkimer County Democratic Committee for many years, and prior to that a county and town official, died this morning in his home in 427 N. Main St., after a brief illness.
Mr. Harter, a veteran of more than 50 years in politics, stepped down as county chairman last June. He was succeeded by Thomas Morris, Ilion.
He was born March 9, 1879, in Herkimer, a descendant of early settlers in the Mohawk Valley. He never married.
He served the county as election commissioner for many years, as supervisor for the Town of Herkimer and a member of the Herkimer County Board of Supervisors for six years, as a foreman for the County Highway Department, and also as superintendent of Oak Hill Cemetery for the past 40 years.
He was a member of Herkimer Lodge BPO Elks 1439, Herkimer Lodge 423 F&AM, Christ Episcopal Church and other organizations.
He first served as county Democratic chairman during the latter portion of President Woodrow Wilson's term, and served several times since.
In 1946 he succeeded Dr. Brian J. Kelly of Frankfort as chairman. He also has been a district committeeman for more then a half century and served as a member of the State Democratic committee.
He leaves a sister Miss Mae Harter, 427 N. Main St. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Fenner Funeral Home.