- GFG - C 145a / VIII
- 1870 Census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY - Fam #328 - Skinner, Carmi ae 25, farmer with real estate valued at $5000, married in April, born in NY; Ellen ae 20, keeping house, born in NY;
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 72 - Skinner Carmi M, ae 34, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ellen A, ae 28, wife, born in NY, parents born in NY; Devere, ae 10, son, born in NY; Bertha M, ae 8, daughter; Clara L, ae 6, daughter; Jennie E, ae 3, daughter.
- 1892 NYS census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, image 14, right page, col 2 - Carmi Skinner, ae 45, born in US, Farmer; Ellin A, ae 45, born in US; Devere, ae 22, born in US; Bertha M, ae 20; Clara L, ae 17; Jennie C, ae 15; Grover E, ae 7.
- 1900 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 230 - Skinner Carmi, b. Jun 1847, ae 52, married 31 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home without a mortgage; Ellen, wife, b. Dec 1846, ae 53, married 31 yr, 5 children, 5 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Devere N, son, b. Jan 1871, ae 29, born in NY, Farm Laborer; Grover E., son, b. Mar, 1885, ae 15.
- 1910 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 144 - Skinner Carmi M, ae 62, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - own farm; Devere N, son, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer - home farm.
- Funeral (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, November 5, 1903)
South Columbia ... Another pair of tired hands are folded and laid to rest. The funeral of Helen Nelson, wife of Carmi Skinner, who died of heart disease Thursday morning, was held at her late home Sunday at 11 a. m. The casket was surrounded by beautiful floral tributes from friends. Rev. Stuart offered words of consolation to the family and friends. She was in her 58th year and leaves a husband, three daughters, Mrs. Howard Pett and the Misses Clara and Jennie Skinner and two sons, Messrs. Devere and Grover Skinner.
- GFG - C 145aa / VIII
- 1920 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, dw 155 fam 159, ED 1, p 6A/6. Devere Skinner, Hired Man, M W 49 S, Laborer-Dairy Farm, living in home of William Hall, M W 46 M.
- 1930 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam 91 -Skinner Devere, Laborer, ae 60, Farm Laborer - general, living in home of Tleko Wreszczak, M W 42 M 27, Aus-Galicia Aus Aus (Ukranian), Farmer-General Farm.Obituary (The Evening Telegram, Herkimer-Ilion, NY, Wednesday, March 27, 1957)
MOHAWK—DeVere Skinner, 86, of RD 1, a farmer, died yesterday in Herkimer Memorial Hospital after an extended Illness.
Mr. Skinner was bom on Jan. 11, 1871, In the Town of Columbia, a son of Carmi and Ellen Nelson Skinner. A farmer most of his life, he owned his own farm here. He attended the Mohawk Methodist Church.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Jennie Bell of West Winfield; a brother, Grover Skinner of Gowanda; three nephews and one niece.
Services will be conducted at 1:30 p. m. Friday from the Applegate Funeral home, Ilion, by the Rev. Richard Grant, pastor of the Moawk Methodist Church, with burial in Jordanviile Cemetery.
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-Obituary (The Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, NY, Friday, July 16, 1937)
RICHFIELD SPRINGS ... The death of Miss Clara L. Skinner occurred on July 12th, after a long illness.
Born in South Columbia, sixty-three years ago, the daughter of Carmi and Ellen Nelson Skinner, she spent much of her life in this section of the state. At one time she was employed in a bank at Deposit.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Howard Pett of Ilion and Mrs. Jennie Bell of West Winfield, and by two brothers, Devere and Grover Skinner of Miller's Mills. The funeral was held from the McGrath Funeral home this village, on Wednesday, the Rev. Norman Adams officiating and the interment was in Jordanville.
- GFG # C 145ae / VIII 886
- 1920 census, Utica (Ward 14, Utica State Hospital), Oneida, NY ED 178*, p 7B/43. Grover C. Skinner, M W 35 S, none.
- 1930 census, Utica (Ward 14, Utica State Hospital for Insane), Oneida, NY, ED 140, p 13B/46. Grover C. Skinner, Inmate, M W 46 S, none.
- GFG # C 343 / VIII
- Sarah Jane Skinner and John William Skinner are 1st cousins.
- 1870 Census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY - Fam #327 - Skinner John W ae 20, Farmer with real estate valued at $1600 and personal property valued at $1950, born in NY; Mary ae 27, keeping house, born in NY; Lucian ae 18, Farmer; Lucious ae 18, farmer.
- 1880 Census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 131 - Skinner John W, ae 30, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mary T, ae 28, wife, keeping house, born in NY, parents born in NY; Leon C, ae 3, son, born in NY; Julia M, ae 4/12, born in Jan, daughter; Bell Martha A, ae 14, domestic servant.
- 1892 NYS, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, image 10, right page, col 2 - John W Skinner, ae 43, born in US, Farmer; Mary J, ae 46, born in US; Leon C, ae 16; Jacob W, ae 11; Cora B, ae 8; Juella (?) Fosket, ae 19.
- 1900 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 306 - Skinner John W, b. Nov 1849, ae 50, married 25 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home without a mortgage; Mary F, wife, b. Jun 1852, ae 47, married 25 yr, 5 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in France; Jacob W, son, b. Dec 1881, ae 18, born in NY, Farm Laborer; Ora B, daughter, b. Feb 1885, ae 15, Servant; Walrath Lulu M, boarder, b. Mar (?) 1880, ae 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, School Teacher.
- Where were they during the 1910 census?
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (106 Henry St) fam # 197 - Skinner John W, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 70, born in NY, parents born in NY, Gardener - farm; Mary, wife, ae 68, born in NY, parents born in NY; Stafford Ora, daughter, ae 34, widow, born in NY; Rosslyn, grandson, ae 8, born in NY, parents born in NY; Doris, grandaughter, ae 9.
- Where were they during the 1930 census?
- GFG # C 351 / VIII
- Sarah Jane Skinner and John William Skinner are 1st cousins.
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- 1910 census, Montague, Franklin, MA, fam # 152 - Skinner Lenon (sic), ae 33, married 4 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Jeweler - own store, rents his home; Lula, wife, ae 30, married 4 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Montague, franklin, MA, (6 davis Street) fam # 322 -
Skinner Leon C, owns his home with a value of $8000, owns a radio, ae 53, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Jeweler - jewelery; Lula M, wife, ae 50, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Montague, Franklin, MA, (6 Davis St) fam # 43 -Skinner Leon C, owns his home with a value of $7000, ae 63, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Properitor - jewelery store; Lula M, wife, ae 62, 4 yr HS, born in NY.- Obituary (Greenfield, Recorder-Gazette, MA. Monday, Jauuary 9, 1961)
TURNERS FALLS — Leon C. Skinner, 84, of 17 Stevens Street retireed proprietor of Skinner & Flagg, Jewelers and optometrists, died Saturday at Farren Memorial Hospital.
Born in Millers Mills, N.Y., Jan. 7, 1876, he was the son of John W. and Mary (Casler) Skinner. He had lived in Turners Falls 50 years and was a licensed optometrist.
He had operated the Skinner & Flagg firm at Avenue A and Third Street for 34 years until his retirement several years ago. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. His wife, the former Lula M. Walrath, died in 1955.
He leaves a sister, Mrs. Ora Klipple of St. Petersburg, Fla., two nephews and one niece.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the First Congregational Church. Rev. Alvin F. Desterhaft, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, N.Y., on Wednesday following services at 1 p.m. at the Alton J. Fenner Funeral Home, Herkimer.
- Obituary (Utica Observer-Dispatch, NY, Thursday, November 10, 1955)
HERKIMER - Mrs. Lula M. Skinner, 75, of 15 Stevens St. Turners Falls, Mass, a native of Herkimer, died Nov. 8, 1955 in the Farren Memorial Hospital there.
She was born March 20, 1880 in Herkimer, a daughter of Ezra and Emogene DeGraff Walrath. She had been a resident of Turner Falls for 49years.
Surviving are her husband, Leon C. Skinner; a brother, George P. Walrath, Mohaw, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 10:30 Friday from the Fenner Funeral Home, the Rev. Fred G. Cotnam, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Leon Casler Skinner and Lula M Walrath
- Wedding Announcement (Utica Daily Press, NY, Friday, September 15, 1905)
Herkimer, Sept. 14. - On Thursday evening at 6 o'clock, occurred a very pretty home wedding at 114 George street, when Leon C. Skinner and Miss Lula M. Walrath were united in marriage. Rev.W. DempsterChase of the First M. E. Church officiated. The attending couple was Rosslyn J. Stafford of Ithaca and Miss Ora B. Skinner, sister of the groom. Only a few relatives and intimate friends of the bride and groom were present. both the bride and bridesmaid were tastifully attired for the occasion. After the ceremony an ample wedding supper was served, after which the happy couple left on the New York Central for a tour through the New England States. the bride and groom are well known and highly esteemed young people. Mr. Skinner is associated with J. A. Schrott in the jewelry business. The bride is well known as a teacher in this county. A wide circle of relatives and friends unite in extending wishes for a long and happy marriage.
- GFG # C 343b / VIII 888
- GFG # VIII
- 1880 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 23 - Bargey Ruben, ae 61, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mary Ann, ae 61, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Francis, ae 32, son, born in NY; Sarah I, ae 26, daughter-in-law, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lulu M, ae 4, born in NY; Lela B, ae 4/12, grandaughter.
- 1900 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 239 - Bargey Frank, b. Jan 1848, ae 52, married 26 yr, born in NY, parent sborn in NY, Farmer, owns his home without a mortgage; Sarah B, wife, b. Jan 1854, ae 46, married 26 yr, 4 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lula M, daughter, b. Jul, ae 76, ae 23, born in NY, School Teacher; Lela B, daughter, b. Feb 1879, ae 21, School Teacher; Maud R, daughter, b. Sep 1886, ae 13; Barton Mary, mother-in-law, b. Aug 1833, ae 66, widow, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; (1 farm laborer).
- 1910 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, (18 Spring ---- Street) fam # 235 - Bargey Frank, ae 62, married 37 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Packer - Cabinet Works, owns his home with a mortgage; Sarah, ae 56, married 37 yr, 4 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Ilion, Herkimer, NY, (150 6th) fam # 264 - Living with his son-in-law Arthur Kunze.
- 1930 census, Highland Park, Lake, IL, (642 Vine Avenue) fam # 112 - Olson Lester, owns his home with a value of $8000, ae 36, married at age 27, born in WI, father born in WI, mother born in Canada, Printer; Rosemund, wife, ae 39, born in NY, parents born in NY; Brandt, son, ae 7, born in IL; Bargey Frank, father-in-law, ae 82, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- GFG # VIII 904
- 1920 census, Ilion, Herkimer, NY, (150 6th) fam # 264 - Living with her brother-in-law Arthur Kunze.
- 1930 census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, (507 So Carbondelet) Cavanaugh Lawrence, rents his home, ae 39, married at age 35, born in IN, father born in OH, mother born in IN, Stenographer - brokers office; Lou B, wife, ae 41, married at age 37, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in NJ, Teacher -public school.
- 1940 census, Monrovia, Los Angles, CA, (624 Estella Ave) fam # 68 - Cavanaugh Lawrence E, owns his home with a value of $4000, ae 49, 2 yr college, born in IN, Lou B, wife, ae 51, 4 yr college, born in NY, Teacher - city schools.
- GFG # VIII 905
- Obituary (DailySentinel, Rome, NY, Friday, November 11, 1949)
Mrs. Lela Kunze, 69, wife of Arthur F Kunze, who was killed last night when struck by an auto in front of her home on Route 5, east of this village, was a native of Richfield.
She was born Feb. 5, 1880, a daughter of the late Frank and Isabel Burton Bargey.
For several years she taught in New York and in New, Jersey. She was married to Mr. Kunze in Illon in 1913 [sic].
The couple came to this village 25 years ago and built their new home on Route 5.
Mrs. Kunze represented several large wholesale houses, taking orders for dresses, lingerie and other products.
Her business took her to Canastota, Oneida, Sherill and throughout this village. It was while returning home from one of these trips, that she met death in front of her home last night as she alighted from a bus.
Mrs. Kunze was affiliated with the Methodist Church.
Surviving besides her husband, are two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Cavanaugh, Arcadia, Calif., and Mrs. Lester Olson, Highland Park, Ill.
The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Alger Funeral Home. Friends are invited and may call at the funeral home, Saturday afternoon and evening between the hours of 2 and 5, and 7 to 9 p. m.
- He resided at 156 E North, Ilion, Herkimer, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a machine operator by Remington Arms and listed Lela Kunze as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Ilion, Herkimer, NY, (150 6th) fam # 264 - Kunze Arthur F, owns his home wiht a mortgage, ae 36, born in NY, parent sborn in NY, Filer - Typewriter; Lela, wife, ae 39, born in NY, parents born in NY; Bargey Lula, sister-in-law, ae 41, born in NY, parents born in NY, Teacher - School; Frank, father-in-law, ae 71, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Library; (1 lodger).
- 1930 census, Vernon, Oneida, NY, fam # 169 - Kunze Arthur F, owns his home with a value of $5000, ae 46, married at age 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Japanner - Bicycle; Lela B, wife, ae 45, married at age 28, born in NY, parents born in NY, Sales Lady - Silk Factory.- Obituary (Daily Sentinel, Rome, NY, Tuesday, September 2, 1958)
VERNON - Arthur F, Kunze, 75, passed away at his home here Monday morning, Sept. 1, after a long illness.
He was bora at Ilion, June 9, 1883, son of August and Elvira Hacker Kunze. Mr. Kunze was twice married, his first wife was Lela Bargey, whom he married on Aug. 27, 1915. She died Nov. 10, 1949. Later, he married Mrs. Ethel Mason, Ilion. who survives.
He was graduated from Ilion High School, and was a member of the Ilion Methodist Church. He was a former District Deputy of the Odd Fellows Lodge, while a member of the Golden Star Lodge, Ilion. At one time he was employed at the Remington Typewriter, Ilion, and later at Oneida Ltd., until his retirement. He had resided at his present home for 34 years.
Surviving besides his wife are two sisters. Mrs. Frank Sackett, Ilion, and Mrs. William Blinker, Croton-on-the-Hudson; a niece, Miss Winifred Sackett. Ilion, and a step-son, Reginald Mason, Ilion.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Alger Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carlton Van Ornum, Ilion, and the Rev. Fredrick W. Cook, Vernon officiating. Interment will be in Vernon Village Cemetery.
- GFG # C 350 / VIII
- Olcott Chamberlain Orendorf and Elizabeth Skinner are 3rd cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- parentage speculated based on 1880 census.
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 93 - Orendorf O.C., ae 49, Physician; Libbie, ae 32, wife, keeping house; Bump Louis, ae 11, border, at school [stepson ?]; Barrigan Chas. ae, 30, border, farm laborer.
- GFG - II
- Olcott Chamberlain Orendorf and Elizabeth Skinner are 3rd cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- 1860 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 521 - Olcott Orendorf, ae 28, Physician, born in NY; Ellen C, ae 24, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 346 - Barrus Alvin, ae 61, Hotel Keeper, real estate of $20,000, persnal property of $5000, born in NY; Nancy J, ae 58, Keeping House, born in NY; Menzo D, ae 25, born in NY; George, ae 18; Orendorf O C, ae 37, Physician, real estate of $400, personal property of $2500, born in NY; Ellen C, ae 31, born in NY; Barrus Mary, ae 23, born in NY; Ralph, ae 1; (2 laborers and 3 servants)
- 1880 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 93 - Orendorf O.C., ae 49, Physician; Libbie, ae 32, wife, keeping house; Bump Louis, ae 11, border, at school [stepson ?]; Barrigan Chas. ae, 30, border, farm laborer.
- Where was he during the 1900 census?- Olcott C. began the study of medicine in 1853 and graduated at the Philadelphia University in 1858 end began the practice of medicine at Richfield Springs. He married Miss Celeste Barrus (daughter of Alvin Barrus). Later they separated and he married the widow of Louis Bump, born, Libbie Skinner, (Daughter of Benjamin) lived in Winfield and Middlefield where he died Feb. 12, 1907. (Hatch)
- Dr O. C. Orendorf was born in Columbia, N, Y., in 1830. He commenced the study of medicine in 1853 and graduated at the Philadelphia University in 1857. The same year he began the practice of medicine at Richfield Springs, where he remained till 1872. His wife was Elizabeth Skinner, a. native of Columbia. His father was also a native of Columbia. He married Miss Tunnicliff, who was a native of Otsego county. They had five children. (History of Herkimer County)
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- 1880 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 20 - Skinner Christopher, ae 29, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Anna, ae 27, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Sarah, ae 7, daughter, born in NY; William F, a 3, son; John, ae 1, son; McCheseney Arthur, ae 15, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Snyder Ester, ae 17, Servant.
- 1892 NYS census, Richfield, Otsego - Christopher skinner, ae 40, born in US, Farmer; Anna, ae 37, born in US; Sarah, ae 14, born in US; Charles, ae 13; William, ae 15.
- 1900 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 110 - Skinner Christopher, b. Jul 1852, ae 47, married 28 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his homoe with a mortgage; Annie, wife, b. Mar 1853, ae 46, married 28 yr 28, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; William, son. b. May 1877, ae 23, born in NY, Farm Laborer; Charley, Son, b. Jul; 1879, ae 20, Farm Laborer.- Obituary (Utica Herald-Dixspatch, NY, Monday, August 16, 1909)
Ilion. Aug. 16.—Christopher Skinner, a well known farmer who resided at Richfield Hill. dropped dead at the Bartlett home at East Winfield about 6:30 o'clock Frlday afternoon. Mr. Skinner had lust returned from another farm, where he had been engaged in threshing, and was moving his machinery to the Bartlett farm. He had onlv reached the barn when he suddenly fell over and expired. Coroner Getman of Frankfort was called and after an investiration stated that death was caused by chronic heart trouble, with which the deceased had been troubled for a long time. He was 57 vears of age. Besides his wife, he is survived bv two sons and one daughter. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.- Funeral (Find A Grave)
The funeral of the late Christopher H. Skinner of Richfield Hill who dropped dead from heart disease last week, was held at his late residence Aug. 17th, 1909. Rev. R. E. King of Ilion assisted by Rev. F. S. Cook of Millers Mills officiated. The chiour from Millers Mills sang appropriate selections. Mr. Skinner was born in Columbia July 7, 1852 and died Aug. 13, 1909. He is survived by his wife, Anna Dayger Skinner and two sons, William and Charles who reside at the homestead, also one daughter, Sadie Skinner Cole of Chadwicks, on brother John C. Skinner of Columbia and one sister living in Massachusetts. The funeral was largely attended in spite of the rain and bad roads. Mr. Skinner was well knownby all this part of the county and will be greatly missed. Burial was at Cedarville where the funeral party were met by a large number of friends.
- 1910 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 79 - Skinner Anna, ae 57, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general, owns her home without a mortgage; Charlie, son, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - farm; William, son, ae 33, Laborer - farm.
- Obituary (The Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, NY, January 4, 1918)
The death of Anna Dayger Skinner occured Tuesday evening, December 18th after a very short illness. Mrs. Skinner was the daughter of Ira and Lucinda Dayger and was born near Fort Herkimer, March 10th, 1852. When very young she moved with her parents to Richfield Hill where most of her life has been spent. In 1869 she married Christophe Skinner who died in 1909. Two sons, William I. and Charles Skinner of this place and one daughter, Mrs. E. B. Cole of Chadwick survive. Mrs. Skinner was a good neighbor and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. the funeral was held privately from her late home Saturday, the Rev. Mr. Fortner of Miller's Mills officiating. Interment at Cedarville.
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- 1910 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 79 - Skinner Anna, ae 57, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general, owns her home without a mortgage; Charlie, son, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - farm; William, son, ae 33, Laborer - farm.
- 1920 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 44 - Skinner will, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 42, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - dairy.
- 1930 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 187 - Skinner William, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 52, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer.
- 1940 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 129 - Skinner William I, owns his home with a value of $7500, ae 62, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; McCarthy Alex, Laborer, ae 51, 8th grade, born Ireland.- Obituary (Find A Grave)
William J. Skinner dropped dead in a grocery store here Saturday night and Dr. H. V. Frink, Richfield Springs coroner, said death was due to a heart attack. He was sixty-seven.
Mr. Skinner who lived between Richfield Springs and West Winfield, had been visiting his brother, Charles of West Exeter, whom he was helping harvest his potato crop. He was a son of Christopher and Anna Dayger Skinner and had been a farmer all his life.
Besides his brother he leaves a niece and three nephews.
The funeral will be at 1 p. m. Wednesday from the home of his brother in West Exeter, with burial in Cedarville cemetery.
9174. Charles Benjamin Skinner
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- Listed as John during the 1880 census.
- 1910 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 79 - Skinner Anna, ae 57, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general, owns her home without a mortgage; Charlie, son, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - farm; William, son, ae 33, Laborer - farm.
- 1920 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 43 - Skinner Charles, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Wilson Hattie, servant, ae 39, born in NY, parents born in NY, Housekeeper -private family.
- 1930 census, Richfield, Otsego, NY, fam # 186 - Skinner Sharles, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 53, married at age 44, born in NY, parents born in NY, farmer; Hattie, wife, ae 49, married at age 43, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Exeter, Otsego, NY, fam # 114 - Skinner Charles, owns his home with a value of $1000, ae 65, 8th grade, born in NY, family relocated from Herkimer county; Hattie, wife, ae 59, 8th grade, born in NY.- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Friday, May 15, 1959)
Charles B. Skinner, 84, 9 Church Rd., Clayville, died May 13, 1959, in St. Lukes Memorial Hospital Center after a long illness.
He was born July 24, 1874, in Town of Richfield. He married Hattie LaVine, who died in 1952. He operated the Skinner potato farm in Richfield for the majority of his life. Later, he conducted the Skinner sawmill in Exeter. For the past three years he had lived in Clayville. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
There are no near survivors.
The funeral will be at 10 tomorrow from the chapel of the John S. Friedel Funeral Home, Court and York, with the Rev. Jack James, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Cedarville Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today.
Obituary (Find A Grave)
Mrs. Hattie Skinner, aged 71, died June 23, 1952, in Faxton Hospital, Utica, after an illness of two weeks.
She was born December 11, 1880, in Oxford, a daughter of James and Caroline Weaver Burlison. She was married on August 5, 1918 to Charles Skinner, and the couple resided here for the past 17 years. She was a member of the Methodist church of Coventryville.
Mrs. Skinner leaves her husband and a sister, Mrs. Henry Martin, Edmeston.
The funeral will be at 2 o'clock, Wednesday from the Houk Funeral Home, Edmeston, the Rev. Donald Benoit, officiating. Burial will be in Cedarville cemetery.
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- The DOD on his grave marker is incorrect.
- 1892 NYS census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, image 10, left page, col 2 - John C Skinner, ae 35, born in US, Farmer; Cora A (?), ae 25, born in US.
- 1900 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 301 - Skinner John C, b. Aug 1856, ae 43, married 10 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Cora, Wwfe, b. Mar 1867, ae 33, married 10 yr, 5 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Herman J, son, b. Feb 1893, ae 7, born in NY; Elizabeth E, daughter, b. May 1894, ae 6; Elva J, daughter, b. May 1896, ae 4; Merton F, son, b. Oct 1897, ae 2; McCarthy Mathew, servant, b. Dec 1864, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer.
- 1910 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 297 - Skinner John C, ae 57, married 2 times, married 19 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Own Farm, owns his home with a mortgage; Cora, wife, ae 41, married 1 time, married 19 yr, 7 children, 6 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Hiram, son, ae 17, born in NY, Farm Laborer - Home Farm; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 15; Elva, daughter, ae 13; Merton, son, ae 12; John Jr, son, ae 7 S; Clayton, son, ae 6.
- 1920 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 242 - Skinner John C, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 61, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy; Cora, wife, ae 51, born in NY, parents born in NY; John, son, ae 18, born in NY, Laborer - Home Farm; Clayton, son, ae 15. [living next to his son Hiram]- Obituary (The Otsego Farmer - Friday, December 24, 1926)
Columbia - John C. Skinner - After a severe illness caused by double pneumonia and a week heart John C. Skinner died Thursday afternoon. His ancestor, Gershom Skinner after serving in the Revolution, was an early settler in Columbia where his descendents for. five and six generations have continued to reside. He was the last survivor of the three sons and three daughters of Benjamin Skinner and is survived by his wife who is recovering from a severe illness, four sons, two daughters and a number of grandchildren. Funeral service was held at his late home Sunday afternoon at two o'clock and the remains will rest with his kindred in the Columbia cemetery.
- Obituary (The Otsego Farmer, Friday, November 07 1941
Mrs Cora Adele Rising, aged seventy four, wife of Harvey Rising, died November 2nd after a year's illness. She was the daughter of Hiram and Elizabeth (Folts) Jones and was born in Winfield. She was maried to John Skinner who died several years ago. Later she was married to Mr Rising. She is survived by her husband, four sons, Hiram Skinner of Herkimer, Merton of Richfield Springs, John and Clayton of Columbia, two daughters, Mrs Leo Hilts of North Ilion, and Mrs George Grever of Spinnerville, a sister Mrs Alvia House of Ilion, a brother Wallace Jones of Ilion, nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral was held at her home Wednesday afternoon.- Newspaper Article (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, December 4, 1941)
Four sons and two daughters of Mrs. Cora A. Rising, Columbia, will share their mother's $1,170 estate, according to her will proven in the Surrogate's Court. Harvey M. Rising, husband, was not listed as an heir.
Sharing in the estate are: Merton, John and Clayton Skinner, Richfield Springs, Herman Skinner, Herkimer, Mrs. Elisaheth Hilts and Mrs. Elva Brewer, Ilion.
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- Where was he during the 1860 census?
- 1870 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 215 - Passage Henry, ae 24, Works on Farm, born in NY; Martha, ae 25, Keeping House, born in NY; George, ae 1, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Litchfield, Herkimer, NY, fam # 121 - Passage Henry, ae 32, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Martha, ae 34, wife, Keeps House, born in NY, parents born in NY; George, ae 11, son, born in NY; Carrie, ae 4, daughter.
- 1900 census, Litchfield, Herkimer, NY, fam # 82 - Passage Henry, b. Jan 184-, ae 53, married 33 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer, Martha, wife, b. Apr 1845, ae 55, married 33 yr, 2 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Litchfield, Herkimer, NY, fam # 150 - Pasage (sic) Henry, ae 65, married 43 yr, born inNY, parents born in NY, Laborer - farm, rents his home; Martha, wife, ae 65, married 43 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Death Announcement (Ilion Citizen, Thursday, August 21, 1919)
— We greatly regret to hear of the death of Henry Passage at Cedarville, N. Y., August 18, at 2 a. m., aged 74 years. The funeral was held Wednesday, August 20, at 1:30 p. m. from his late residence and at 2 p. m. at the Cniversalist church.
- 1920 census, Litchfield, Herkimer, NY, fam # 161 - Passage Martha, own sher home without a mortgage, ae 74, born in NY, parents born in NY; Miller Theodore, boarder, ae 74, born in NY, parents born in NY, Junk dealer - rural district.
- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (Herkimer County Home and Hospital) - ... Miller Martha, inmate, ae 84, first married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Thursday, June 6, 1935)
Ilion - Mrs. Martha Miller, 90, a native of Litchfield and for may years a resident of Cedarville, died at Middleville Tuesday night.
Mrs. Miller was born in Litchfield, April 6 1945, a daughter of John and Bessie Putnam Palmer. she was married twice, first to Henry Passage, Columbia, who died August 18, 1919. She was married to Frank Miller, December 15, 1920, who died about two years ago.
She leaves one son, George Passage, Columbia and several grand-children.
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- 1870 census, Columbia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 202 - Margarette Passage, ae 59, Keeping House with real estate valued at $4000 and personal property of $850, born in NY; Daniel, ae 20 M, Farmer, born in NY; Clara, ae 28, Keeping House, born in NY.
- Where was he during the 1880 census?
- Presumed to be the person listed here.
- 1900 census, Andover, Day, SD, fam # 87 - Passage Daniel A, b. Apr 1850, ae 50, married 7 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Restaurant Keeper, rents his home; Carrie, wife, b. Apr 1878, ae 22, married 7 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, immigrated in 1880; Ida M, daughter, b. Nov 1896, ae 3, born in SD; (2 boarders).
- 1910 census, Andover, Day, SD, (2nd and Main Street) fam # 12 - Passage Donald D, ae 57, married 2 times, born in NY, parents born in NY, Marshall - Town, owns his home without a mortgage; Carrie A, wife, ae 32, married 1 time, married 16 yr, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark; Ida M, daughter, ae 13, born in SD; Verne D, son, ae 1.
- Policeman Passage was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest two hobos who had just robbed a local depot. The suspect escaped and were never apprehended.
- relationship speculated based on 1870 census
- 1920 census, Andover, Day, SD, fam # 17 - Passage Carrie, owns her home without a mortgage, ae 39, widow, immigrated in 1883, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, Housework - whover needs it; Vern D, son, ae 11, born in SD, father born in NY, mother born in Denmark.
- 1930 census, Andover, Day, SD, fam # 46 - Ayers John, rents his home, ae 43, married at age 33, born in In, parents born in In, Farmer - Grain; Carrie, wife, ae 48, first married at age 15, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark; Gladys, daughter, ae 8, born in SD; (one servant and her daughter).
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- 1880 census, Columbia, herkimer, NY, fam # 88 - Terpening Harvey, ae 30, Farmer; Frank E, ae 25, wife, keeping house; Nellie B, ae 8 daughter, at school; George L,ae 6, son, at school; Tuttle Mr (?), ae 63, Farm Laborer.
- Their one child Harvey married Frank, daughter of George Lyman and had four children ... (Hatch)
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- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Thursday, February --, 1924)
Mohawk, Feb. 4 - Mrs. Mary Pangburn Worden, wife of the late Jerome Worden, died at ther home in the town of Columbia, south of Mohawk, Saturday morning. Mrs. Wordens death was due ot paralusis.
Mrs. Worden was born at Black Creek April 22, 1851. Her parents were the late David Pangburn and Catherine Hess. On May 12 1864, she was married to Jerome Worden and most of their life has been spent in the couthern part of Herkimer County. Mr. Worden died January 22 and was buried one week previous to the death of his wife. Mrs. Worden was a member of the Baptist Church and the W. R. C. She was a quiet, home-loving woman and had the respect and esteem of all.
Six children survive, Charles, Dennison's Corners; Mrs. Carrie Hunt, Richfield Springs; Fred, Mohawk; Albert, Herkimer; Earl, Rochester; William, Dennison's Corners; also a brother, Adelbert Pangburn, who resided with the deceased. the funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. c. E. Ridgeway of Columbia Center officiating. The remains were placed in the vault in Oak Hill Cemetery in Herkimer.
- 1870 census, Russia (Newport PO), Herkimer, NY, fam # 458 - Worden Jerome, ae 23, Farmer with real estate valued at $1500, born in NY; Mary, ae 19, Keeping House, born in NY; Charles, ae 1, born in NY; Pangburn Catherine, ae 42, born in NY; Albert ae 17, Day Laborer, born in NY; Delbert, ae 15; David, ae 50, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Paris, Oneida, NY, fam # 5 - Pangburn David, ae 70, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Catherine, ae 59, wife, born in NY, parents born in NY; Adelbert, ae 23, son, Farmer, born in NY; Worden Jerome, ae 34, son-in-law, Farmer born in NY, parents born in NY; Mary, ae 29, wife [daughter], born in NY; Chas A, ae 14 [grand]son, born in NY; Jennie [grand]daughter; Carry, ae 5, [grand]daughter; Freddy, ae 5/12, born in Jan, [grand]son.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (345 Eastern Avenue) fam # 28 - Worden [Jerome], b. Apr 1844, ae 56, married 33 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer, rents his home; Marry (sic) wife, b. Apr 1851, ae 49, married 33 yr, 7 children, 7 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Chs, son, b. May 1869, ae 31, born in NY, Day Laborer; Albert, son, b. May 1882, ae 18, Day Laborer; William, son, b. Mar 1888, ae 12; Earl, son, b. Mar 1893, ae 7; Pangburn Del, brother [in-law], b. Jun 1889, ae 41, born in NY, parents born in NY, Day Laborer; Ca---, mother [in-law], b. Jul 1830, ae 70, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, (Dennison Corners Road) fam # 46 - Worden Jerome, ae 66, married 43 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General, rents his home; Mary C, wife, ae 50, married 43 yr, 7 children, 7 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Pangburn Delbert, brother-in-law, ae 49, born in NY, Farmer - General.
- 1920 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, (Dennison Corners Road) fam # 247 - Worden Jerome, rents his home, ae 75, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mary C, wife, ae 66, born in NY, parent sborn in NY; William, son, ae 32, born in NY, Day Laborrer; Grace W, daughter-in-law, ae 36, born in NY, father born in Ireland, mother born in Germany; Leonard S, Grandson, ae 7, born in NY.- "... their daughter Mary Pangburn married Jerome Worden and lived on the Creek road to Mohawk. He served in the Civil War." (Hatch)
Obituary (Utica Daily Press, Friday, Jan 1924)American Civil War Soldiers
Name: Jerome Worden
Enlistment Date: 11 Oct 1861
Enlistment Place: Prospect, New York
Side Served: Union
State Served: New York
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 11 October 1861 at the age of 19.
Enlisted in Company E, 97th Infantry Regiment New York on 15 Oct 1861.
Received a disability discharge from Company E, 97th Infantry Regiment New York on 11 Jul 1862.- Obituary (unsourced)
JEROME WARDEN
Veteran of Civil War and Native of Town of Russia Dies Near Mohawk at 79
Mohawk Jan 24 - The death of Jerome Worden, Civil War Veteran, occured late Wednestay afternoon at his home in the town of Columbia, South of Mohawk, following a long illness.
Mr Worden , was a native of the town of Russia, where he was born 79 years ago on May 20, 1844. His parents were the late Sylvanus and Evan Devoe Worden. He married Mary Pangburn, May 14 1864, and they lived for some time in Prospect, but the greater part of their lives had been spent in the southern part of Herkimer County. Mr Worden was .... Union values and enlisted early in the conflict at Boonville. He was honorably discharged three times for injuries and ill health but reenlisted as soon as possible. Mr Worden was the proud possesser of 13 badges, the results of his war services. He followed the occupation of farming and was a man who had the respect and esteem of all. In politics he was a Republican. He was an attendant of the Baptist Church and member of Chismore Post, G.A.R. at Ilion.
Besides his widow, six children survive, Charles Worden, Dennison's Corners; Mrs Carrie Hunt, Richfield Springs; Albert Worden of Herkimer; Fred Worden of Mohawk; Earl Worden of Rochester and William Worden of Dennison's Corners; also a half-brother William Worden of Rochester.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (345 Eastern Avenue) fam # 28 - Living with his parents.
- presumed to be the person listed here - 1910 census, Warren, Herkimer, NY, fam # 156 - Robertson John; ... Werden Charles, boarder, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Farm; ... .
- Where was he during the 1920 census?
- 1930 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, (126 East Main Street) fam # 296 - Hunt Carrie M, rents her home, owns a radio, ae 55, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Filing Machine - Typewriter Factory; Worden Charels D, brother, ae 59, widower, born in NY, Gun Barrells - Gun Factory.
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- 1860 census, Wilmurt, Ohio, Herkimer, NY, fam # 11 - Living with his step-father Alva Pardee.
- 1870 census, Norway, Herkimer, NY, fam # 142 - Hess Henry, ae 34, Farmer with real estate of $1600 and personal property of $300; Laura, ae 31, Keeping House, born in NY; Flora, ae 2, born in NY; Tompkins Nathaniel, ae 74, Retired Farmer with real estate valued at $500, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Norway, Herkimer, NY, fam # 154 - Hess Henry, ae 44, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Laura, ae 41, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Flora, ae 12, daughter, born in NY; George, ae 9, son; Tompkins Nathaniel, ae 83, father-in-law, widower, Retired Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Henry lost an eye as the result of an accident while chopping wood (Edick)
- She died at the age of 19 (Edick)
- 1900 census, Norway, Herkimer, NY, fam # 149 - Hess Laura, b. Apr 1839, ae 61, widow, married 2 yr (sic), 2 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in RI (sic), Farmer; Flora, daughter, b. Mar 1870, ae 30, born in NY, father born in RI (sic), mother born in NY.
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- George Henry fell from a tree and was killed (Rudyard Edick)
- Death Announcement (Find A Grave)
Norway ... May 2 ... Geo. Hess, son of Henry Hess of the Hurricane district, died the 29th ult. He was about 16 years of age and a promising young man.
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- 1860 census, Wilmurt, Ohio, Herkimer, NY, fam # 11 - Living with his step-father Alva Pardee.
- Where was he during the 1870 census?
- 1880 census, Russia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 45 - Hess Gershom, ae 40, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Amanda, ae 31, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Alida, ae 4, daughter, born in NY.
- 1900 census, Russia, Herkimer, NY, fam # 402 - Living with his son-in-law Allison Clark.
- 1910 census, Utica, Oneida, NY (Utica State Hospital) - ... Gershom Hess, patient, ae 69, divorced, born in NY, parents born in NY; ...