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- ALT DOB: 13 Jan 1865
- She and her mother were living with her grandfather, Richard Getman, during the 1870 census.- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Friday, August 11, 1939)
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman, 73, widow of Charles Bowman, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Franklin J. Bowman, Scarsdale. Mrs. Bowman lived in Fort Plain several years at the homes of Mrs. Viola Abel and Mrs. Arthur Vedder, Nelllston, and attended the Reformed Church while here.
The remains were brought to the home of her niece. Mrs. Albert Getman, Nelllston, where the funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. C. R. Hamilton, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery at Tribes Hill.
Mrs. Bowman is survived by one son, Franklin J. Bowman; one sister, Mrs. Wesley Caswell, Palatine Bridge; three grandchildren, Paul, Charlotte and Elizabeth Bowman, Scarsdale.
- 1900 census, St. Johnsville, Montogmery, NY, (69 Main Street) fam # 232 - Bowman Charles, b. Dec 1859, ae 40, married 13 yr, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Teamster, rents his home; Lizzie, wife, b. Jan 1865, ae 35, married 13 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Dress Maker; Frank, son, b. Feb 1889, ae 11, born in NY; Getman Auris (?), sister, b. Aug 1839, ae 60, single, born in NY, parents born in NY, Dressmaker.
- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (11 Center Street) fam # 14 - Bowman Charles F, ae 50, married 23 yr, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Engineer - Stationary, rents his home; Lizzie, wife, ae 45, married 23 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Franklin J, son, ae 21, born in NY, (two boarders)
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (65 Main Street) fam # 76 - Bowman Charles F, rents his home, ae 60, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Stationary Engineer - Milk Factory; Lizzie, wife, ae 54, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (St. Johnsville Enterprise And News, NY, Wednesday, June 20, 1923)
This community was saddened on Monday morning when the death of
Charles F . Bowman was announced. Mr. Bowman had been about his duties as usual until last Thursday when he became suddenly ill and unconscious and death resulted from diabetes.
Mr. Bowman was born in the town of Glen, Decmber 14, 1859, a son of the late Frederick and Anna Bowman. He was engaged in farming until he came to St. Johnsville to reside 26 years ago and held a responsible position with the Mohawk Condensery Company in this village. Mr. Bowman was a man of sterling character and fine disposition and his sudden passing will be a loss in the neighborhood where he resided. He has been a member of St. John's Reformed Church of this village for 25 years but withdrew from other organizations of which he was a member, Surviving are his wife, one son, Franklin J. Bowman of New York; two brothers, Frederick of Scotia, John of Jackson, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Berning of Schenectady; and mrs. Chris Schwanker of Fort Hunter.
The funeral will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home, Rev. Curtis Ficken officiating, The interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill.
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- 1880 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 317 - Living with his grandfather, Robert Nellis.
- 1900 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 151 - Getman Albert N, b. Jan 1872, ae 28, married 6 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Cheesemaker, owns his home with a mortgage; Bertha, wife, b. Apr 1874, ae 26, married 6 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Backus James H, boarder, b. Jun 1847, ae 52, married 20 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Cheesemaker.
- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 66 - Getman Albert, ae 38, married 16 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm, rents his home; Bertha G, wife, ae 36, married 16 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Carl A, son, ae 4; Glarner Adam, father-in-law, ae 89, married twice, married 22 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Own Income; Glarner Elmira, mother-in-law, ae 76, married once, married 22 yr, parents born in NY; Fish John, boarder, ae 37, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 41 - Getman Albert N, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 47, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy Farm; Carl A, son, ae 13; Glarmer Almira, mother-in-law, ae 81, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 112 - Getman albert N, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 58, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm; Garner Elmira, mother (mother-in-law), ae 92, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Snell Lydia, servant, ae 68, married at age 29, born in NY, parents born in NY, House Keeper - Private.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, January 29, 1931)
Albert N. Getman, well known farmer, residing in the Town of [Ephratah, was found dead in a barn on his farm, yesterday morning about 11. Death was due to valvular heart disease according to Coroner J. W. Joslin, Sr., of this city who was called in the case.
Mr. Getman was 59 years of age. He was born in the town and had always resided there, making his home on a farm, located about two miles east of Ephratah for many years. He was well known in the Glove Cities, where he delivered farm produce to customers. He was a member of the Ephratah Methodist church.
Mr. Getman had been in falling health for the past two years and had been treated by a physician for heart trouble. Yesterday morning he left the house to go to the barn to do some work. A short time later Mrs. Snell, his house keeper, went to the barn and found him lying face downward on the floor dead. The end apparently came about 10:30, without warning.
Coroner Joslin of this city was summoned and after an investigation gave his opinion as death due to natural causes resulting from a heart attack.
The remains were removed to the undertaking parlors of A. G. Swartz & Son, Fort Plain, to be prepared for burial and from where the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon ar 2. The body will be places in the receiving vault of the Fort Plain cemetery until Spring, when Interment will be made in the Ephratah cemetery. Rev. Peter Heller, of Canajoharle will officiate.
The only surviving relative is one son, Carlton Getman of Canajoharie.
- Listed as Bertha Getman in the 1880 census.
- Interment Record # 766 - Getman, Bertha G, ae. 45, died - Dec 30, 1919, buried - Jany 2 1920, cause - Suicide by cutting throat with butcher knife, location - Ephratah, undertaker - C L Youngs- Newspaper Article (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Wednesday, December 31, 1919)
EPHRATAH WOMAN TAKES HER LIFE WITH BUTCHER KNIFE
Fort Plain. Dec, 31. - Mrs. Albert N. Getman, aged 45 years, committed suicide at her home near Ephratah. Just north of this village, yesterday morning.
It cannot be learned that any family trouble was responsible for the deed. Mrs. Getman had not been in the best of health for a long time, and during the past week she had exhibited signs of mental disorders and is said to have threatened to take her life
In the later hours of Monday night, after the family had retired. Mr. Getman awakened to find his wife leaning over him with a razor in her hand. She made an attempt to cut him with the weapon, but he grabbed her and took it from her.
Yesterday morning he went to a neighbor's home to call Dr. G. L. Meyer, leaving his wife, her mother and his son at home. This was.at about 8:30 o'clock. A short time after he had left Mrs. Getman left the house for the purpose, she stated, of going to a small outbuilding. When she did not return in a reasonable length of time her mother went in search of her and found her lying in a pool of blood in the outbuilding in a lifeless condition.
The mother at-once called for help, and it was found upon examination that Mrs. Getman had
Used a butcher knife to commit the rash act and had cut her throat, severing the left carotid and trachea. Life was extinct when she was found.
Coroner Joslin of Johnstown was notified and he turned the case over to Dr. G. L. Meyer.
Mrs. Getman was held in high esteem by a large circle of friends, and all deeply regret her death. She was born in the town of Palatine and always lived in that section.
Besides her husband she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Adam Glennar, and one son, Carl Getman, all of Ephratah. The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock and at the Ephratah Methodist church at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Sumner officiating. The interment will be in the Ephratah cemetery.
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- Attorney (Our Todays and Yesterdays, in the Town of Ephratah - Bicentennial History Publication, 1976)
- Author "Lure of the Valley" pub. 1956. A book of memoirs.
- Attorney - Assist NYS Attorney General in charge of the Land and Tiltle Bureau. A role he later filled for the City of New York.
- Listed as Ansona, daughter, ae 2 during the 1880 census.
- 1900 census, Johnstown (Ward 4) Fulton, NY, (111 Melcher Street), fam # 224 (James Wert) - Getman Anson, boarder, b. Oct 1887, ae 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Lawyer.
- 1910 census, Johnstown (Ward 3), Fulton, NY (8 N Madison Street), fam # 385 - Getman Anson, ae 32, married 5 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Lawyer - General Practice, owns his home with a mortgage; Mabel G, wife, ae 33, married 5 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, father born in Oh, mother born in NY; Gertrude A, daughter, ae 4, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Manhattan (Dist 633), New York, NY, (525 Lexington Avenue) fam # 501 - Getman Anson, ae 52, married 26 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Attorney-at-Law - Real Estate. [evidently living in a hotel]
- 1940 census, Montclair, Essex, NJ, (10 Andercliff Road) no fam # - Getman Anson, rents his home, ae 62, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Atorney - US Government; Sarah J, wife, ae 42, 1 yr HS, born in MO.
- Obituary (Leader Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Tuesday September 15, 1959)
Atty. Anson Getman, 81, a former Johnstown resident and state and New York city official, died last night at Hartford, Conn., where he had resided the past eight years.
He was born at Tribes Hill, Nov. 8, 1877, son of William F. and Viola Shults Getman.
He attended the Tribes Hill. Fort Hunter and Fonda schools. Mr. Getman came to Johnstown in 1896 and studied law with the late Atty Andrew J. Nellls for two years.
He attended Albany Law School in 1898 and 1899 and in the latter year was admitted to the bar.
From 1899 to 1915 he practiced law in Johnstown and served as recorder.
In 1915 he left Johnstown to become an assistant state attorney general. He served in that capacity until 1929.
He was assistant general solicitor of the New York Title and Mortgage Company in New York City for five years. From 1934 to '39 he was assistant corporation counsel of New York City and served as counsel for the State Tunnel and Bridge Authority from 1939 to '42.
He retired in 1942 and returned to Johnstown. He resided here until 1951 when he left to live in Hartford.
On Aug. 12, 1939, he married Miss Jerene Neal in Cleveland. She died Nov. 10, 1950.
He was an active member of teh First Presbyterian Church, past master of St. Patrick,s Masonic Lodge and past district deputy of the Masons.
Mr Getman was chairman of the Fulton County Ration Board during Warld War 2.
The survivors are one son, Richard A. Getman of West Hartford Conn.; one daughter,, Mrs William G. Moody of Nantucket, Mass.; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Winslow of Charlotte, N. C., two grandsons, one grandaughter, and two nephews.
St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge will conduct its ritual at the Brown & Ehle Funeral Home at 7:30 tomorrow night.
- 1930 census, Albany, Albany, NY, (3 Sprague Place) fam # 563 - Getman Mabel, rents her home, ae 51, married at age 26, born in NY, father born in Oh, mother born in NY, Gertrude, daughter, ae 24, born in NY, parents born in NY; Richard, son, ae 19.
Marriage Notes for Anson Getman and Mabel Gertrude Anderson
- Wedding Announcement (Find A Grave)
At St. Mary's-on-the-Hlll yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock the marriage of Miss Mabel Gertrude Anderson and Mr. Anson Getman was solemnized in the presence of about 150 guests.
The church was tastefully decorated with palms and white flowers and the ceremony was preceded by an hour of wedding music. The Rev. C. F . G. Wrigley, former rector of St. Mary's, performed the ceremony.
The bride wore a dainty gown of white crepe de chine over taffeta, with yoke and flounces of chiffon and Valenciennes lace. She wore a white chiffon hat with long plumes and carried a shower of bride roses. Her only attendant was her sister. Mrs. Samuel Russell Safford, who was gowned in white-flowered net over taffeta, with trimmings of Valenciennes lace. She wore a hat of Renaissance lace and carried pink roses.
Mrs. Anderson, the bride's mother, wore black lace over black satin, and Mrs. Getman, mother of the groom was gowned in black lace.
Mr. Samuel Russell Safford was the groom's attendant.
After the ceremony, a small reception for the members of the two families took place at the home of the bride's parents, in Vermont Street. The wedding supper was served in the library at small tables decorated with pink sweet peas and candelabra. Mr. and Mrs. Getman left in the evening for a trip to the Thousand Islands. Montreal and Quebec, and will be at home after September 1st at Johnstown, Pa.
Among the guests from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. William F. Getman, Miss Getman, Mr. and Mrs. Orvia Getman of Tribes Hill. N. Y. and Mrs. Sarah L. Nerse and Miss Annie Nerse of New York.
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- Getman Genealogy lists DOB as 19 Nov 1877
- Obituary (Find A Grabve / The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, November 11, 1950)
Mrs. Jerene (Neal) Getman aged 53, wife of Attorney Anson Getman, died yesterday morning at 10:10 at the family home, 308 West Clinton Street. About seven weeks ago she was stricken with a virus infection and the fever that accompanied it after being checked, returned a second and third time. This aggravated a heart condition and the end came peacefully but unexpectedly at the above hour.
Mrs. Getman was born in Sedalia, Mo, Nov. 29, 1887, the daughter of James W. and Lura (Potter) Neal. She was graduated from William Wood College in Fulton, Mo., and was a graduate of Prince College in Boston, Mass., specializing in the training of department store personnel. After teaching school for a time, including one year in Puerto Rico, Mrs. Getman accepted a position as training director of personnel in Macy's at Atlanta, Georgia, later was general manager of the Emily Shops in New York City, director of personnel at Bamberger's in Newark, N.J., and for five years was supervisor of personnel training at Higbie's in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was united in marriage in the latter city on August 12, 1939, to Mr. Getman. They lived for two years in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, then came to this city to take up their residence. Mrs. Getman was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Burrough's Nature club, Clio Study club, Fulton County Women's GOP club and the Fulton County Children's committee. A woman of many fine qualities, highly respected throughout the community, her sudden passing occasioned widespread sorrow among a large circle of friends.
The survivors are her husband, her father in Sedalia, Mo., two sisters. Mrs. Harold Pouts of Nebraska City. Neb., and Mrs. Ella Nadean Demon of Alblo, Mich., also two nieces.
The body was removed to the home where the funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3. The Rev. Raymond A. Ketchledge will officiate. Interment will be in the Johnstown cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers but instead, if they so desire, to give a memorial donation to the Willing Helpers Home for Women, in which she was deeply interested.
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- He resided at 109 East Montgomery, Johnstown, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 9, 1918). He was self employed as a road builder and identified his closest relative as Mildred Irene Getman.
- 1920 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY (15 East Montgomery Street) fam # 125 - Getman Arthur, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY, Gen. Contractor; Mildred, wife, ae 28, born in FL, parents born in OH; William Robert, son, ae 6, born in AZ; Orvia, Jr, son ae 4 6/12, born in OH.
- 1930 Clearwater, Pinellas, FL, (711 Drind (?)) fam # 213 - Getman Orvia, rents his home, ae 48, first married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY, Builder - contractor; Josephine, wife, ae 46, first married at age 20, born in OH, father born in IL, mother born in OH; Robert M, son, ae 10, born in IN, parnets born in OH.- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Orvia German, 68, Dies in Florida - Orvia Getman, aged 68 years, former resident and brother of Attorney Getman, of 208 West Clinton street, died Tuesday in Clearwater, Florida. Mr. Getman resided in Johnstown about ten years ago, but for the past several years had made his home in Clearwater, where he served as county superintendent of
highways. Other survivors are two sons, James and Robert, of Sarasota, Florida, where the latter is a deputy county clerk.- Obituary The Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL, Thursday, August 25, 1949)
Orvia Getman, 68, road foreman for Pinellas County Commission district 5 and a Republican leader, died late yesterday.
A native of Johnstown, N. Y., he came here 30 years ago. For many years he was in the building contracting business. Last November he was an unsuccessful candidate for the county commission seat now held by John Chesnut, of Clearwater.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Josephine Getman, of Clearwater; two sons, Orvia Getman, Jr., and William Robert Getman, both of Sarasota step-son, Robert A. Yost, of Kokomo, Ind., a step-daughter, Mrs. Vivian Eltzerath; a brother, Anson Getman of Greensboro, N. C; and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Wilson, of Greensboro,
- AKA: Iola (Lanegar Family)
- 1910 census, Buffalo (Ward 19), Erie, NY, (567 Bliss Ave) fam # 36 - (D'Arey (?) Charles A) - Getman Ida, boparder, ae 30, married 10 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.
Marriage Notes for Orvia J Getman and Ida Williams
- Engagement Announcement (The Times-Union, Albany, NY, May 7, 1900)
Tribes Hill ... The engagement of Orvia Getman of this place and Miss Ida Williams of Fonda is announced. ....
- AKA: Mildred Sanderson
- 1930 census, Tampa, Hillsboro, FL, (301 Osborn Ave) fam # 19 - Getman Mildred, rents her home, ae 38, divorced, born in FL, parents born in OH; William D, son, ae 17, born in AZ, father born in NY, mother born in FL, Bell Man - hotel; Orvia, Jr., son, ae 14, born in OH.
- 1940 census, Boston, Suffolk, MA, (111 Norway Street) fam # 322 - Getman Mildred, ae 48, widow (sic), 8th grade, born in FL; William R, son, ae 27, 8th grade, born in AZ, Room Clerk - hotel; Orvia W, son, ae 24, 8th grade, born in OH, Elevator Operator - hotel.Newspaper Article (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, December 16, 1918)
WAS DISASTROUS SNEEZE FOR NJR3. ORVIA GETMAN. Mrs. Orvia Getman of 109 East Montgomery street, returned home Saturday from the Nathan Littauer hospital, Gloversville, where she has been a patient for several days. About two weeks ago Mrs. Getman was showing the children how to blow a small round tin whistle and while doing so she sneezed, causing her to swallow the whistle. Her condition became quite serious and, she was removed to the hospital on Monday of last week. An X-ray examination was made to determine, if possible, the location of the Whistle, but without success. During the past few days she has shown considerable improvement and no serious effects are looked for.
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- suspected to be the person listed here - Josephine Getman - Last Residence: 46901 Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, United States of America - Born: 12 Jul 1883 - Died: Mar 1971 - State (Year) SSN issued: Florida (Before 1951 )
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- Obituary (The Charlotte News, Charlotte, NC, Friday, June 28, 1974)
Mrs. Bertha V. Winslow age 87 of 139 Circle Ave., passed away Thursday June 27, 1974 in Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday June 29 in Mc Ewen West Chapel with Dr Zane M Moore and Rev Kevin Horrigan ministers of Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Mrs. Winslow was born March 14, 1887 in Johnstown, New York and was a member of The Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church. Surviving are: one son Donald C. Winslow Huntsville, Ala. and eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Friday evening at Mc-Ewen
- 1920 census, Springfield (Ward 7) Hampden, Ma, fam # 239 - Winslow Charles W, rents his home, ae 32, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in US, Sales Manager - Bakery; Bertha V, wife, ae 32, born in NY, parents born in NY, Kenneth G, ae 9, born in NY; Donald C, son, ae 1 3/12, born in Ma.
- 1930 census, Springfield, Hampden, Ma, (141 West Alvord Street) fam # 239 - Winslow Charles W, rents his home, ae 42, married at age 21, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Salesman - Bonds; Bertha V, wife, ae 43, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Kenneth G, son, ae 19, born in NY; Donald C, son, ae 11, born in Ma.
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- 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 16 - Swartz Adam, b. Aug 1869, ae 30, married 1 yr, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1884, Farmer, rents his home; May, wife, b. Oct 1874, ae 25, married 1 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold J, son, b. Nov 1899, ae 6/12, born in NY; Abrm, father, b. Nov 1833, ae 66, married 43 yr, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1882, Farm Laborer; Libbie, mother, b. Aug 1835, ae 64, married 43 yr, 12 children, 8 living, born in Germany, parents born in Germany; Young George P, servant, b. Sep 1884, ae 15, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer.
- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 163 - Swartz Adam, ae 40, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY (sic), Farmer - general; May, wife, ae 36, married 11 yr, 5 children, 5 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold, son, ae 10, born in NY; Hazel, daughter, ae 7; Leona, daughter, ae 5; Ester, daughter, ae 3; Catherine, daughter, ae 0; Libbie, mother, ae 73, widow, born inNY, parnets born in NY (sic).
- 1920 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (10 Lincoln street) fam # 67 - Swartz Adam G, rents his home, ae 50, immigrated in 1883, born in Wertemberg, parents born in Wertemberg, Undertaker; May G, wife, ae 45, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold, son, ae 20, born in NY, Apprendice - drugs; Leona, daughter, ae 15; Esther L, daughter, ae 13; Kathaline E, daughter, ae 10; Durward L, son, ae 8; Strayer G, son, ae 4 6/12; (1 boarder).
- 1930 census, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY, (32 (?) Center Street) fam # 266 - Swarts Adam G, owns his home with a value of $5000, owns a radio, ae 60, married at age 29, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1883, Undertaker - funeral house; Mae, wife, ae 55, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY; Esther, daughter, ae 23, born in NY, Machine Operator - knitting mill; Kathleen, daughter, ae 29, Saleslady - icecream parlor; Durwood, son, ae 19, Salesman - cigar store; Strayer, son, ae 15, Dish Washer - restaurant.
- 1940 census, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY, (34 Center) fam # 125 - Swartz Adam, owns his home with a value of $3500, ae 70, 7th grade, born in Germany, Mortician - undertaking business; Mae, wife, ae 65, 7th grade, born in NY; Durward, son, ae 26, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Waiter - restaurant; Strayer, son, ae 24, 4 yr HS, Helper - undertaking business.- Obituary (Courier - Standard, Canajoharie - Fort Plain, NY, Thursday, Feburary 16, 1956)
Adam G. Swartz, 86, Fort Plain funeral director for over 55 years, died Saturday morning at his home, 34 Center street, following an Illness of six months.
He was bom Aug. 26, 1869, in Germany, the son of Abram and Libbie Swartz, and came to this country when he was 14 years old. At one time, he resided in the Dutchtown section of the Town of Minden, and was employed in the Jenkins store, Fordsbush.
On Jan. 25. 1889, he married May Gray and moved to Ephratah where he served as highway commissioner for that township. He also worked for William Fancher and Edward Shibley, Ephratah undertakers, for several years.
In 1910 he bought out Mr. Shibley and went into business for himself. He moved his business to Fort Plain in 1915 and condusted it with his son, Harold, until 1948, when he sold his interest to his grandson, Roger. His wife dies Nov. 15, 1951.
Mr. Swartz, a member of Mohawk Valley Lodge, Knights of Pythias, was a past noble grand of Otsquago Lodge, IOOF, Fort Plain, with which he was affiliate for 55 years. He was also a member of the Fort Plain Reformed Church and the New York State National Funeral Directors Association.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Stanley Ecker and Mrs. Alfred Arnold, Fort Plain; three sons, Harold and Strayer, Fort Plain and Durwood, who is station on Guam with the U.S. Navy; eight grandshildrfen; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred, Nelliston, and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Geweye, Hartford, Conn.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home with Rev. Chester C, Chulten, pastor of the East Greenbush Reformed Church, and the Rev. Herbert H. Mahl, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fort Plain, officiating. The body was placed in the Catherine Nellis Memorial vault until spring when interment will be made in the fort Plain cemetery.
Bearers were Lynn Cronkhite, Fred Wood, Sasan Hace, George Grossman, Alvin Duesler and Sherman Dillenback.
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- 1900 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (69 Bunn Street) fam # 260 - Ecker Seward, b. Aug 1863, ae 36, married 9 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Provisions, owns his home without a mortgage; Viola, wife, b. Oct 1865, ae 34, born in NY, parent sborn in NY; Ethel May, daughter, b. Feb 1896, ae 4, born in NY; Mildred, daughter, b. Jan 1899, ae 1.
- 1910 census, Amsterdam (Ward 6), Montgomery, NY, (239 Division Street) fam # 140 - Ecker Seward, ae 44, married 18 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Clerk - Grocery, rents his home; Violo (sic), wife, ae 42, married 18 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ethel, daughter, ae 14, born in NY; Mildred, daughter, ae 11; Marion, daughter, ae 4.
- 1930 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (239 Division St) fam # 102 - Lecher (sic) Seward, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 54, born in NY, parents born in NY, Proprietor - Meat Market; Violo (sic) N, ae 52, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mildred M, daughter, ae 21, Stenographer - Contractor Office; Marion G, daughter, ae 14.
- 1930 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (239 Division Street) fam # 318 - Danby Lawrence; ... Ecker Seward, lodger, ae 64, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Retail Merchant - Meat and Groceries; ...
- 1940 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (88 Guy Park Avenue) fam # 16 - Ecker Seward, rents his home, ae 74, widower, 6th grade, born in NY,- Death Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, Saturday, October 24, 1942)
Seward Ecker, 77, for many years a well known business man of Amsterdam, died early this morning at 15 Mohawk Place, after a long illness. He was born in Stone Arabia August 4, 1865, a son of John and Adeline Crouse Ecker. When a child he moved to Manny's Corners, and later came to Amsterdam, where he held several positions as a butcher. For 51 years he conducted a meat business, retiring 10 years ago. Throughout his business life he was respected for his integrity, and made many friends in the community.
Mr. Ecker Is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Raymond F. Cavanagh and Mrs. John Carnwright, Amsterdam, and Miss Mildred Ecker, Albany; one grandson, Raymond G. Cavanagh, Amsterdam; four brothers. Jay, Frank, Fred and Clarence, all of Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Nell Nilson, Youngstown, N. Y., and several nieces and nephews.- Funeral (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, Tuesday, October 27, 1942)
The funeral of Seward Ecker was held Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the funeral house of Johnson-Lindsay, the Rev. Frank T. Rhoad, D. D. officiating. A. J. Sherburne, Walter Coolman, Harry Sweet, Joseph Heller, Fred C. Aber and Howard Daly were the bearers. There was a large number of floral tributes. Interment was in Fair View Cemetery.
Those present from out of town were Jay Ecker, Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lahr, Gloversville; Mr. and Mrs. William Hansen, Tribes Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGovern, Glen.
- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening recorder, NY, Wednesday, March 29, 1922)
Viola Dingman, wife of Seward Ecker, died this morning at 2:15 o'clock at her home, 239 Division street of embolism after a brief illness. Mrs. Ecker was born October 13, 1867 in Charleston, the daughter of Hezekiah and Malvina Dingman. She passed most of her life in Amsterdam, having come to this city when a girl. She was married November 29, 1891, to Mr. Ecker.
Mrs. Ecker was not affiliated with any organizations. Her interests cnetering through the years in her home and her family. She was a devoted motehr, and gave her life to the rearing of her children. Her neighborliness prompted her to many an act of kindness, which has not been forgotten by those who were included in the circle of her friendship.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Ecker is survived by three daughters, Mrs. R. T. Cavanaugh, Mildred M. Ecker and Marion E. Ecker and teo grandchildren, R. T. Cavanagh, Jr. and Elizabeth Ecker Cavanagh, all of Amsterdam.
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- Death Announcement (The Amsterdam Daily Democrat, NY, Wednesday, May 23, 1894)
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Seward Ecker of 23 Garden street died this morning. The funeral will be held from the house ar 1:00 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and the interment will be at Minaville.
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- Funeral Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, undated, 1972)
AMSTERDAM - Miss Mildred M. Ecker, 73, of Albany a former Amsterdam resident died Saturday at the Fatima Villa Adult Home in Schodack Landing where she had been a patient four weeks.
The Rev. Robert C. Lamar at 11 a.m. today at the Funeral House of Johnson-Lindsay. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery.
A native of this city. Miss Ecker had been employed in the Niagara - Mohawk Power Corp. office in Albany until her retirement eight years ago. She was a member of the First Presbvterian Church of Albany.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Raymond T. Cavanaugh of Amsterdam; a nephew, a great-niece and a great-nephew and cousins.
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- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Monday, October 24, 1955)
Marion Ecker, wife of John C. Carnwright, 84 Division St., died suddenly at her home early Sunday morning.
Mrs. Carnwright was born in Amsterdam June 18, 1905, a daughter of Seward and Viola Dingman Ecker, and always resided in this city. She was graduated from the Amsterdam High School in 1922 and was employed for a number of years as secretary to the late Wilbur H. Lynch when he was superintendent of Schools.
She was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church and was active in Red Cross work during the war.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Raymond T. Cavanagh, Amsterdam, and Miss Mildred Ecker, Albany, and one nephew.
- 1930 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (163 Division Street) fam # 513 - Carnwright John, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 25, married at age 22, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in Germany, Teacher - public school; Marion, wife, ae 24, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Where were they during the 1940 census?
Marriage Notes for Marion Gertrude Ecker and John Clayton Carnwright
- Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Friday, September 2, 1927)
John C. Carnwright and Miss Marion G. Ecker, who is a daughter of Seward Ecker, were united in marriage this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the manse of the Second Presbyterian church by the Rev. Frank T. Rhoad. The attendants were Mrs. John Lenahan, 2d, and Edmund W. Murphy. The bride, who is a well known and popular young woman, is secretary to Superintendent of Schools Wilbur H. Lynch. Tho bridegroom is teacher of printing in the Theodore-Roosevelt Junior High school.
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- 1900 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, fam # 258 - He and his wife were living with his father.
- 1910 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, fam # 275 - Coolman Levi, ae 42, married 12 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General, owns his home without a mortgage; Mary, wife, ae 35, married 12 yr, 3 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Walter C, son, ae 9, born in NY; Beatrice C, daughter, ae 5; Samelke (?) Andrew, hired man, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Farm Laborer.
- 1920 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, fam # 23 - Callman Levi, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 51, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Own Farm; Mary, wife, ae 45, born in NY, parents born in NY; Walter, son, ae 19, born in NY; Beatrice, daughter, ae 15.
- 1930 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, fam # 152 - Coolman Levi, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 62, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General; Mary C, wife, ae 54, born in NY, parents born in NY; Beatrice C, daughter, ae 25, born in NY, Dressmaker - At Home.
- 1940 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (Star Route - Hanovers) fam # 213 - Coolman Levi, owns his home with a value of $4000, ae 72, 6th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Mary, wife, ae 65, 6th grade, born in NY; beatrice, daughter, ae 34, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Bookkeeper - city hospital.- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Friday, June 21, 1957)
AMSTERDAM—Levi Coolman, 89, of Amsterdam RD 5, died yesterday morning at his home.
BORN IN the Town of Florida on Jan. 27, 1869, Coolman had resided at Amsterdam RD 5 since he was 11. Engaged In farming, he retired 13 years ago because of ill health.
Survivors are his wife, the former Mary Dodds; one son, Walter Coolman, Amsterdam; one daughter. Miss Beatrice Coolman, Amsterdam. RD 5; two grandchildren, Mrs. Robert Deitrich, Amsterdam, and Duane Coolman, Quonset Point, RI, and three great-grandchildren.
services will be conducted from the Betz funerl a home at 2 p.m. tomorrow with Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Moyer officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
- 100 Years Old (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville-Johnstown, NY, Friday, June 21, 1974)
Mrs. Mary Coolman, a patient in the Turpin's Nursing Home, Gloversville, tomorrow will observe her 100th brithday anniversary.
Mrs. Coolman had resided on a farm on Route 67, Amsterdam RD 5, from the time of her marriage Dec. 8, 1897, until entering the nursing home Jan. 20. Her husband, Levi Coolman, died June 20, 1957.
Yesterday, she recalled "raking hay all day long for my husband." Asked how else she had occupied herself in her younger days, she said," I sat down and took it easy. When I had time I sewed." Mrs. Coolman then described how she made all her own clothing when she was younger.
Mrs. Coolman's husband lived to be 89 years old and when asked if her parents lived to be very old she recalled that her father, Carnelius Dodds, was about 70 when he died and her mother, Harriet Thayer Dodds, lived to be about 60 years old.
Asked why she believes that she has lived to be 100, Mrs. Coolman said, "God's will be done on earth."
"Happiness is as happiness does," was Mrs. Coolman's comment concerning her opinion of today's faster pace of living and changes in behavior. Whatever they do, I believe it's all right. People should do what they want and get the most out of life."
Asked about drinking and smoking, Mrs. Coolman said, "I don't touch whiskey unless it is ordered by the doctor and I never smoked because I want to keep my tongue clean."
She added, "I don't object (to drinking and smoking) if people enjoy it. It is their business. They have to pay for it."
Mrs. Coolman was born June 22, 1874, at the Dodds homestead on the Cranes Hollow Road out of Cranesville, east of Amsterdam. While living on the farm on Route 67, she enjoyed horses because she said, "Horses can talk to you if anybody can." The family had several horses and also 10 cows.
Asked if she remembers any of the past Presidents, Mrs. Coolman said "Yes, I remember Grover Cleveland very well. He was a tall and clean-looking, a nice looking man."
Mrs. Coolman can name the presidents "right down the line," according to her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Walter Coolman of Amsterdam.
The brithday celebrant generally is in good health and has good eyesight and hearing. "I can only wink one eye. That's all that's necessary," she said.
Besides her son, Walter, of Amsterdam, Mrs. Coolman has a daughter, Mrs. Earl Stevens of Amsterdam RD 5. She has two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
An open house reception will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 tomorrow afternoon at the nursing home for Mrs. Coolman. About 100 persons are expected to join in the celebration, including the other patients at the
nursing home.
Mrs. Coolman has received a congratualtory message from President Nixon and has received a number of other birthday cards.- Death Announcemnt (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, August 27, 1974)
AMSTERDAM - Mrs. Mary C. Coolman, 100, of RD5, Amsterdam, died Sunday night at the Turpin Nursing Home. Gloversville, where she had been a patient since January.
Mrs. Coloman was born June 22, 1874 in Cranesville. She was a member of the Cranesville and Second Presbyterian Churches.
Surviving are a son, Walter C. Coolman, Amsterdam; a daughter, Mrs. Walter D. Stevens, RD5, Amsterdam; two grandgrandchildren, also nieces and a nephew.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. William E Herbst at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Betz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery. The funeral home will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Marriage Notes for Levi Coolman and Mary C Dodds
- 50th Anniversary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Monday, December 8, 1947)
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Coolman, whose 50th wedding anniversary occurs today, observed the event yesterday when they held openhouse at their home. Amsterdam R. D 5, Upper Church Street More than 50 friends and neighbors called between 2 and 4 P. M to wish them continued health and happiness on this memorable occasion.
Following farming all his active life. Mr. Coolman was born in the Town of Florida, corning to Amsterdam when he was 11 years old. He retired four years ago. Mrs. Coolman. the former Mary Dodds, is a lifelong resident of this city. They were married December 8, 1897, in the parsonage of the Second Presbyterian Church by the late Rev. Dr. Charles H. Baldwin, and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Hughner of 42 Northampton Road. Mrs. Hughner is a sister of Mrs. Coolman.
They are the parents of Walter Coolman, 161 Guy Park Avenue, and Miss Beatrice C. Coolman, Amsterdam R. D. 5, and the grandparents of Yvonne and Duane Coolman.
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- indicated in the 1910 census.
10561. Beatrice Catherine Coolman
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Marriage Notes for Beatrice Catherine Coolman and Earl D Stevens
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, March 12, 1958)
Miss Beatrice Coolman, daughter of Mrs. Levi Coolman, Amsterdam R.D. 5. and Earl D. Stevens, Schenectady, were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in St. Luke's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Moyer.
Mrs. Robert Dietrick tang "Because" and "The Lord's Prayer" before the ceremony.
The bride wore a dress of aqua lace over taffeta and a white, hat. Her corsage was a white orchid.
The matron of honor was Mrs. William Schermerhorn, New Hartford, daughter of the bridegroom, who wore a beige silk shantung sheath and beige hat, and a corsage of pink rosebuds.
Walter Coolman, brother of the bride, was best man.
The bride's mother was attired in a navy print dress and wore a corsage of pink carnations.
Following the ceremony, a reception for the immediate family was held at the home of the bride's brother and sister-in-law, after which the couple left for a wedding trip to Florida.
Until her marriage, Mrs. Stevens was employed at Wagenheim's store. Mr. Stevens Is employed by the General Electric Co.
Out of town guests at the wedding were from New Hartford, Oneonta, Schenectady and Tulsa, Okla.
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- listed twice in Getman Genealogy
- 1892 NYS census, Seward, Schoharie - Philip b Zeh, ae 34, born in US, Farmer; Hattie, ae 28, born in US.
- 1900 census, Seward, Schoharie, NY, fam # 105 - Zeh Philip B, b. Dec 1858, ae 41, married 12 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, rents his home; Hattie, wife, b. Mar 1892 (sic), ae 28, married 12 yr, 2 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Elmer, son, b. May 1894, ae 6, born in NY.
- 1910 census, Schenectady (Ward 6), Schenectady, NY, (35 Moyston (?) st) fam # 160 - Zeh Philip b, ae 51, married 22 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - House, rents his home; Hattie, wife, ae 38, married 22 yr, 2 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Elmer, son, ae --, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 1), Schenectady, NY, (8 Washington Ave) fam # 40 - Zeh Phillip, rents his home. ae 61, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Building Company; Hattie, wife, ae 47, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, (128 So. Ferry), fam # 83 - Zeh Philip, rents his home, ae 72, married at age 28, born in NY, parents born in NY; Hattie, wife, ae 58, married at age 16, bornin NY, parents born in NY.- Death Announcement (Achenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, August 28, 1933)
Deaths ... Philip Zeh, 212 south Center street; arterio sclerosis.
Marriage Notes for Hattie Crouse and Philip B Zeh
- Wedding Announcement (The Argus, Albany, NY, Sunday, September 28, 1913)
Miss Blanche C. Earls and Mr. Elmer E. Zeh were united in marriage Tuesday evening. September 23, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mrs Charles Mickel, of Schenectady. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. B. Kinney, of Albany. The bride wore a gown of pale blue satin, draped with beaded lace. The maid of honor, Miss Naomi Van Dererken, was gowned in pink silk. A number of Albanians were present at the wedding.
- Indicated in the census records.
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- listed twice in Getman Genealogy
- AKA: Elida- Obituary (The Cobleskill Index, NY, Thursday, December 13, 1934)
Schenectady: - Alida Crouse Mereness, 59, wife of Elmer D, Mereness, died Tuesday, December 11th at her home, 74 McClellan street, after a three months' illness.
The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Baxter's Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert D. Shimer, D. D. of the First English Lutheran Church officiating.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children. Mrs. Bessie Pedersen, Floyd and William Mereness: two grandchildren, Floyd Mereness, Jr., and Lawrence Pedersen, and a brother, Herbert Crouse, all of this City.
Mrs. Mereness and her husband were residents of the town of Seward before going to Schenectady.- Funeral (Schenectady Gazette, NY, undated)
The funeral service for Alida Crouse Mereness, 59, wife of Elmer D, Mereness, who died Tuesday at her home, 74 McClellan street, after an illness of three months, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in Baxter's funeral home, Brandywine avenue. Rev. H. D. Shimer of the First English Lutheran Church will be in charge. The funeral home, will be open tonight after 7 o'clock.
Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Pedersen; two sons, Floyd and William Mereness; two grandchildren, Floyd Mereness, jr., and Lawrence Pedersen, and a brother, Herbert Crouse, all of this city.
- 1900 census, Gloversville (Ward 1), Fulton, NY, (113 Fremont) fam # 219 - Merenes (sic) Elmer D, b. Sep 1870, ae 29, married 2 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter, rents his home; Alida, wife, b. May 1873, ae 27, married 2 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Bessie M, daughter, b. Feb 1899, ae 1, born in NY.
- 1910 census, Schenectady, (Ward 8), Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, (1013 Albany Street) fam # 280 - Mereness Elmer B, ae 37, married 2 times, married 12 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Shop, rents his home; Alida, wife, ae 35, married 1 time, married 12 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Bessie M, daughter, ae 11, born in NY; Willis, son, ae 6, Floyd, son, ae 3.
- 1920 census, Schenectaday (Ward 11) Schenectady, NY, fam # 193 - Mereness Elmer D, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 49, born in NY, parents born in NY, Builder - Houses; Alida, wife, ae 46, born in NY, parents born in NY; Bessie M, daughter, ae 20, born in NY, Clerk - Store; William J, son, ae 16; Floyd, son, ae 13; Crouse Clark, father-in-law, ae 63, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Buildings.
- 1930 census, Schenectady (Dist. 69) Schenectady, NY, (1049, 249) fam # 225 - Morenus Elmer, owns his home with a value of $7000, owns a radio, ae 59, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Lumber Company; Alida, wife, ae 56, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Floyd, son, ae 23, born in NY, Carpenter - Shipping Company; Pederson Bessie, daughter, ae 31, widow, born in NY; Lawrence, grandson, ae 5, born in NY, parents born in NY; Crouse Herbert, brother-in-law, ae 48, married at age 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, no occupation.
- 1940 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, (130 Clinton) fam # 106 - Youngs Walter F; ... Mereness Elmer D, lodger, ae 69, widower, 8th grade, born in NY, Carpenter.- Obituary The Cobleskill Index, Cobleskill, NY, Thursday, September, 20, 1956)
Schenectady — Elmer D. Mereness, 84, a retired contractor who erected
many homes in Schenectady in the early 1900s, died last Thursday in St. Clare’s Hospital after a brief illness. For the past several years he had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Anthony, 1034 Wayne Rd., but for about six years previous he lived with a son, William J. Mereness, 69 McClellan St.
Mr. Mereness was born in Seward and came to Schenectady more than 50 years ago. He built homes for the late Samuel Dickhoff when the latter was a developer of residential Schenectady. He later went into the building business for himself. After retiring he worked for the Dearstine Lumber Co. and the Albany Lumber Co.
He was a member of First English Lutheran Church, the Maccabees and the Schenectady Social Club. His wife, Mrs. Alida Crouse Mereness, died in 1934.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p. m. in Schenectady by Rev. Ray E. Kulman of First English Lutheran Church. Interment was in Park View Cemetery.
Another son, Floyd E. Mereness of Schenectady, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive.
Marriage Notes for Alidia Crouse and Elmer David Mereness
- 25th Anniversary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, November 28, 1922)
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer D. Mereness of 17 Keys avenue celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday night. They were presented with a chest of silver from their children, William and Floyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pedersen.
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- 1930 census, Rotterdam, Schenectady, NY, (400 Guilderland Avenue) fam # 112 - Mereness William J, rents his home, ae 26, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Carpenter Shop; Dorothy M, wife, ae 25, first married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 - Where were they?
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- He resided at 5 Raymond St, Schenectady, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a driver by A J Ostrander and listed Helena Crouse as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 2) Schenectady, NY, (5 Raymond Street) fam # 272 - Crouse Herbert, rents his home, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Locomotive Works; Helena, wife, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY; Margarite, ae 4, daughter, born in NY.
- Living with his brother-in-law Elmer Mereness during the 1930 census. His wife and daughter are lodging elsewhere in Schenectady.- Newspaper Article (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Friday, april 14, 1916)
Justice H. V. Borst has made an order in the action of Helena Crouse, against Herbert Crouse, of Schenectady, for the defendant to pay $40 counsel fee and $4 a week for support of the plaintiff and child.- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Saturday, March 28, 1936)
Herbert Crouse, 52, died yesterday after a seven months' illness. Born in Schoharie county, he came to this city 33 years ago and has. lived here since. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helena Crouse; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Reed; & niece, Mrs. John R. Anthony; two nephews, Floyd E. Mereness and William J. Mereness. and Elmer W. Mereness.
Funeral services will be held at Baxter's funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The parlors will be open to friends and relatives tomorrow night from 7 to 9 o'clock.
- 1910 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, fam # 38 - Barhydt Garrett; ... Reed Helena, servant, ae 28, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Housekeeper - Private Family.
- 1930 census, Schenectady (Dist 37) Schenectady, NY (45 Mott Terrace), fam # 245 - Crouse Helena M, lodger, ae 44, born in NY, parents born in NY, Stone Work [sic]; Margaret H, ae 15, born in NY, parents born in NY, Salesman - Electric Co. [sic] [listed occupations are suspected to be in error WG]
Marriage Notes for Herbert Crouse and Helena M Reed
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, November 18, 1915)
Miss Helena M. Reed and Herbert Crouse were married at 8:30 o clock last night at the Albany Street Methodist Church parsonage by the pastor, Rev. Dr. H. H. Murdock. They will reside at 930 Maple avenue.
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- He resided at Mineral Springs, Schoharie Co, NY, when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a farmer by his father who he also listed as his closest relative.
- He and his wife were living with his parents during the 1920 census.
- 1930 census, Esperence, Schoharie, NY, fam # 35 - Stevens Earl D, owns his home, ae 39, first married marrried at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Luella E, wife, ae 30, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Barbara J, daughter, ae 8, born in NY; Floyd W, son, ae 4 8/12.
- 1940 census, Esperence, Schoharie, NY, fam $ 204 - Stevens Earl D, owns his home with a value of $4600. ae 42, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Louella, wife, ae 40, 4 yr HS, born in NY; Barbara Jane (ab), daughter, ae 18, 4 yr HS, born in NY; Floydm son, ae 14, 2nd grade; Francis, son, ae 7, 1st grade; Wanda, daughter, ae 4. [Sharing the dwelling with his father-in-law Alpha Crouse.] [ Neighbor of his parents.]- Obituary (Press and Bulletin, Binghamton, NY, Wednesday, April 29, 1992)
Earl Stevens, 94, of Rt 67 Amsterdam, died Tuesday morning at his home after a long illness. He was born in Cobbleskill, NY and has resided in Amsterdam since 1958. He was employed by the General Electric Co. in Schenectady, retiring in 1963. He was a trustee of the Middleburg Old School Baptist Church of Duanesburg, NY. He was first married to Luella Crouse, she died in 1948. He then married Beatrice Coolman in 1958. She survives him. He is also survived by two sons, Floyd Stevens, Owasso, Okla. and Francis Stevens, St. Louis, Miss; two daughters Barbara Schermerhorn of Latham, NY and Wanda Colwell, Endwell, NY.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services wll be held Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Betz Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam. Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in the Cobbleskill Rural Cemetery, Cobbleskill, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleburg Old School Baptist Church, PO Box 48, Duanesburg, NY. 5
Marriage Notes for Francis Earl Stevens and Patience Elizabeth Garland
- Engagement Announcement (Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, Friday, January 27, 1961)
The engagement of Miss Patience Elizabeth Garland and Frank L. stevens has been announced.
Miss Garland is the daughter of Mrs. charles F. Garland, 4450 N. 28th Ave.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. earl D. Stevens, of Amsterdam, N.Y.
The bride-elect is attending Phoenix College. Her fiance served four years in the U.S. Navy and is a graduate of St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo.
He is now doing graduate work in mechanical engineering at Arazona State University.
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