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- 1910 census, Schenectady (Ward 2), Schenectady, NY, (130 Avenue A) fam # 13 - Sweet Harry L, ae 29, married 5 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Boilermaker - locomotive works, rents his home; Rosella, wife, ae 27, married 5 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in Ireland; Harry L Jr, son, ae 2, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 6), Schenectady, NY, (8 Catherine Street) fam # 22 - Sweet Harry L, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Boilermaker - locomotive works; Rosela R, wife, ae 37, born in NY, parents born in Ireland; Harry L Jr, son, ae 11, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, (8 Catherine St, fam # 318 - Sweet Harry L, own shis home withh a valu of $5300, ae 50, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Boiler Maker - locomotive; Rosella, wife, ae 47, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in Irish Free State.
- 1940 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, (8 Catherine St) fam # 82 - Sweet Harry, ae 60, 6th grade, born in NY, Boiler Maker - locomotive company; Rosella, wife, ae 57, 6th grade, born in NY.- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, Schenectady, NY, Thursday, November 14, 1963)
Harry L. Sweet, 84, of 8 Catherine street died yesterday at the Albany Veterans Hospital after a two and a half month illness.
MR. SWEET was born in Sloansville and lived in Schenectady for 62 years. He was a boilermaker by trade and worked for ALCO Products for 43 years retiring in 1945. Mr. Sweet was an army veteran of the Spanish American war, a member of the General Eugene Griffen Camp, United Spanish War Veterans and a member of St. Columba's church.
Mr. Sweet's wife was the late Rosella Edwards and he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Katheryn Fitzgerald, Schenectady and Mrs. Phillip M. Luther, Glenmont, two brothers, George Sweet, Utica and Floyd Sweet, Saugerties and several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Griswold funeral home and then to St. Colomba's church where a requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. The funeral home will be open after 7 p.m. Friday and burial will be in Our Lady of Angels cemetery, Colonie.
- 1900 census, Troy (Eard 3) Rensselaer, NY, (3 Broadway) fam # 120 - Barrett M; ... Edwards Rosella R, boarder, b. aug 1879, ae 20, born in NY, parents born in Ireland.
Marriage Notes for Harry Lee Sweet and Rosella R Edwards
- Wedding Announcement (The Argus, Albany, NY, Tuesday, September 12, 1905)
Miss Rosella R. Edwards of West Albany, and Harry L. Sweet, of Schenectady, were married Saturday morning at 9 o’clock by Rev. Father Graham., of West Albany, the ceremony taking place at the parochial residence. The bride was attended by Miss Sarah L. Kelly, while the best man was Percy W. Robinson, of Schenectady. The newly wedded couple left at noon for ra short wedding tour to Niagara Falls and Buffalo.Upon their return the will reside in this city.
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- Death Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, Schenectady, NY, Friday, June 17, 1927)
It is believed that overstudy caused the death of Harry L Sweet, Jr., 19, a freshman at Union College, who died Tuesday night in the Albany Hospital. Young Sweet was taken to the hospital last Saturday after a brief illness at the home of his parents, 8 Catherine street. Funeral services will be conducted at St. Columba's Church Saturday morning at
10 o'clock.
The boy, a graduate of Schenectady High School in June, 1925, was doing field work with members of his surveying class, of which three weeks are required after the closing of the term. They were in the second week when young Sweet began to show effects of his close application to books during the last year. Specialists were consulted, but it was seen from the beginning that the student's chance of recovery was slight.
He was born in Schenectady, where his parents have lived for 25 years, and was an only child. His preliminary schooling was obtained at Halsey school and both there and in high school and college his record had been excellent.
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- 1910 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 176 - Sweet John Spencer, ae 63, married 39 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Pension; Mry E, ae 57, married 39 yr, 11 children, 8, living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Floyd, son, ae 25, born in NY, Boilermaker locomotive shop.
- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 13) Schenectady, (608 Van Vorst Street) fam # 104 - Sweet Floyd, rents his home, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - electric works; Mabel, wife, ae 32, born in NY, parents born in NY; Orville, son, ae 7, born in NY; Ida, daughter, ae 5.
- 1930 census, Saugerties, Ulster, NY, (7 Robinson Street) fam # 224 - Sweet Floyd, owns his home with a value of $2000, owns a radio, ae 45, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY, Machinist - general electric; Mable L, wife, ae 41, married at age 21, born in NY, father born in Delaware, mother born in NY; Orville L, son, ae 17, born in NY; Ida M, daughter, ae 15; Anna E, daughter, ae 7 8/12.
- 1940 census, Saugerties, I;ster, NY, (7 Robinson St) fam # 162, Sweet Floyd, owns his home with a value of $2000, ae 55, 6th grade, born in NY, Dog Warden - town pound; Mabel,wife, ae 51, 6th grade, born in DL; Anna, daughter, ae 17, born in NY.- Newspaper Article (The Troy times, Troy, NY, Saturday, March 5, 1910)
Floyd Sweet of Schenectady is at the Ellis Hospital in that city, where he was operated upon for a fracture of the skull, sustained yesterday. He was holding his own this afternoon, with a chance for recovery. Sweet had an altercation yesterday with John Snowstein at the American Locomotive Works, where both are employed. It is alleged that Snowstein struck Sweet with an iron drill. A charge of assault in the second degree was preferred against Snowstein, and he has been held under heavy, bail pending the result of Sweet's injuries. There had been "bad blood" between the men some time.- Obituary (The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, NY, Saturday, March 16, 1968)
Floyd Sweet, 83, of Robinson Street, Saugerties, died yesterday after a lengthy illness. He was born in Sloansville, son of the late John and Mary Estes Sweet, and was the husband of the late Mabel Robinson. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Anna Sweet and Mrs. Roger Ackerman, both of Saugerties; two sisters. Mrs. Katherine Fitzgerald of Schenectady and Mrs. Daisy Luther of Glenmont, N. Y. and a brother, Fred, of Utica. Two grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hartley and Lamouree Inc. Funeral Home, Main and Second Streets, Saugerties. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Marriage Notes for Floyd D Sweet and Mabel L Robinson
- Marriage Announcement (Th eHudson Register, Hudson, NY, Friday, December 8, 1910)
Floyd Sweet of Schenectady, was united in marriage to Miss Mabel L.
Robinson at the Saugerties Methodist parsonage Sunday afternoon by Rev.
J, Marion Cornish. The bridesmaid was Ida May Morgan and Lewis Robinson was best-man.
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- 1940 census, New York, Kings, NY, (USS Seattle, Navy Yard, Brooklyn) ... Sweet Orville L, ae 25, single, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Electrician; ....
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- 1950 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY (551 Summit Ave, upstairs) fam # 222 - Fitzgeral Joseph R, ae 42, never married, born in NY, Machine Operator - electrical manufacturing plant; Catherine, mother, ae 63, widow, born in NY; James, [brother], ae 28, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 13), Schenectady, NY, (4302 Summit Avenue) fam # 95 - Fitzgerald Loyd, rents his home, ae 34, born in NY, Bolier Maker - locomotive company; Catherine, wife, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY; Robert, son, ae 12, born in NY; Jeanette, daughter, ae 8; Sweet John R, brother-in-law, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, (509 Summit Avenue) fam # 163 - Fitzgerald Loyd, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 45, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Iron Worker - iron foundry; Kathrine, wife, ae 43, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Genette, daughter, ae 18, born in NY, Operator - telephone company; James, son, ae 8.
- 1940 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY (551 Summit Avenue) fam # 156 - Fitzgerald Lloyd, rents his home, ae 55, 6th grade, born in NY, Boiler Maker - electrical plant; Catheirne, wife, ae 53, 8th grade, born in NY; Robert, son, ae 32, 1 yr college, born in NY, Roofer - roofing; Janet, daughter, ae 28, 2 yr HS, Operator - telephone; James, son, ae 18, 3 yr HS.
12759. Joseph Robert Fitzgerald
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- 1950 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY (551 Summit Ave, upstairs) fam # 222 - Fitzgeral Joseph R, ae 42, never married, born in NY, Machine Operator - electrical manufacturing plant; Catherine, mother, ae 63, widow, born in NY; James, [brother], ae 28, born in NY.
12760. Daisy Jeannette Fitzgerald
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- Obituary (Find A Grave / Schenectady Gazette, Schenectady, N.Y., Monday, 18 August 1952)
Richard John Weisheit of 551 Summit avenue died early Saturday at Ellis Hospital following a long illness. He was 45. A graduate of the Cobleskill Agricultural College, he had operated his own farm at Glenmont, near Albany, before working in the state laboratories as a caretaker. Following an earlier illness he had worked as an elevator operator at the state office building in Albany.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Brasure Chapel, 342 Hamilton street. Albany, with Rev. Philip M. Luther of St. Petere's Lutheran church of Albany officiating. Interment will be in Sloansville Valley cemetery, Sloansville. Friends may call at the funeral chapel this evening.
Mr. Weisheit was a member of the Odd Fellows and of the Albany lodge of Macabee's. He was a former member of the board of the Menands Co-operative Market.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Jeannette Fitzgerald Weisheit of Summit avenue; a sister, Mrs. Emil Suelz of Selkirk; and five brothers, William H. Weisheit of Albany, Thomas Weisheit of Detroit Mich., Dr. Henry Weisheit, David Weisheit and Edward Weisheit of Selkirk.
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- 1950 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY (551 Summit Ave, upstairs) fam # 222 - Fitzgeral Joseph R, ae 42, never married, born in NY, Machine Operator - electrical manufacturing plant; Catherine, mother, ae 63, widow, born in NY; James, [brother], ae 28, born in NY.
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1910 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 186 - Stevens Simeon; ... Sweet Daisy, boarder, ae 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, at school.
- 1920 census, Oneonta, Otsego, NY, (10 Grove Street) fam # 137 - Luther Philip, rents his home, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Clergyman; Daisy, wife, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY; Philip Jr, son, ae 1 11/12, born in NY; Alnora, daughter, ae 5/12; (1 servant and 1 lodger).
- 1930 census, Oneonta, Otsego, NY, (5 Reynolds Place) fam # 157 - rents his home, owns a radio, ae 41, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Field secretary - Lutheran College; D Jeanette, wife, ae 41, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY; Philip M, son, ae 12, born in NY; Eleanor D, daughter, ae 10.
- 1940 census, Albany, Albany, NY, (67 Hurliburt Street) fam # 60, Luther Philip, rents his home, ae 50, 7 yr college, born in NY, Minister - church; Daisy, wife, ae 51, 4 yr HS, born in NY; Philip Jr, son, ae 22, 4 yr HS, born in NY, State Labratory Worker - Health Department; Eleanor, daughter, ae 20, 2 yr college, Counter clerk - department store.
- 1950 census, Albany, Albany, NY (67 Hurlburt St) fam # 124 - Luther Philip Rev., ae 60, born in NY, Ministor - pastorial; Jane, wife, ae 61, born in NY; Mary C, ae 19, born in NY, Stenographer - City of Albany Chamber of Commerce.- Obituary (Albany Times-Union, NY, Friday, August 24, 1955)
The 15-year pastorate of the Rev. Philip Martin Luther at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church was ended by death yesterday. The 66-year-old clergyman passed away at Albany Hospital nearly five hours after Mrs. Luther had found him unconscious in his bed at home.
Unable to locate a physician early in the morning, Mrs. Luther summoned police, who rushed the minister to Albany Hospital, where staff physicians determined that he was suffering from a heart attack..
Pastor Luther was the second ranking Protestant minister in seniority of service in Albany. His record is surpassed only by that of the Rev. John Shaw MacLean of Park United Presbyterian Church.
Before coming to Albany, Pastor Luther spent nine years as field secretary of Hartwick College.
The clergyman is survived by his wife, the former Jane Sweet of Sloansville two daughters, Mrs. Thomas McCann, Albany, and Mrs. James Weidemann, Glenmont; a son, Dr. Phillip M. Luther, Jr., Albany, and five grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2:30 P. M. Sunday in Rev. Luther's church, with Rev. William G. Boonhower of Gilead Lutheran Church, Center Brunswick, officiating. Burial will be in St. Lutheran Cemetery, West Albany.
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- 1910 census, Southern, Montgomery, NY, fam # 10 - Estes Charles H, ae 26, married 3 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general, owns his home without a mortgage; Erma V, wife, ae 23, married 3 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold G, son, ae 3, born in NY; Link Charles, grandfather, ae 72, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Root, Montgomery, NY, fam # 154 - Estes Charles, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 36, born inNY, parnets born in NY, Farmer; Erma,wife, ae 34, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold, son, ae 13, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Root, Montgomery, NY, fam # 31 - Estes Charles G, owns his home with a value of $900, owns a radio, ae 46, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, farmer - general; Erma V, wife, ae 44, married at age 21, born in NY, parnets born in NY; Harold G, son, owns his home with a value of $200, ae 22, married at age 21, born in NY, Farmer - general; Mary A, daughter-in-law, ae 18, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Phillip L, son, ae 6, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 44 - Estes Charles, owns his home with a value of $3000, ae 56, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Erma, wife, ae 54, 1 yr college, born in NY, parents born in NY; Philip Sr, father, ae 85, widower, 8th grade, born inNY; Philip Jr brother [son], ae 16, 8th grade, born in NY, Laborer - farming; (1 boarder).
- 1950 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 84 - Estes Charles, ae 66, born in NY, Laundryman - food factory; Erma, wife, ae 63, born in NY; (1 roomer).- Obituary (Find A Grave / SCHENECTADY GAZETTE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1958)
Charles H. Estes, 85, died Saturday at his home near Sloansville after a long illness.
A RETIRED FARMER, Mr. Estes had been employed by the Canajoharie Beech-Nut plant for several years and was a member of Sloansville Baptist Church. A native of Esperance, he was a lifelong resident of Montgomery and Schoharie counties.
Survivors include his wife, the former Erma Lasher; two sons, Harold G. of RD Sprakers, and Philip L. Estes of Sloansville; and six grandchildren.THE FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at the Clark funeral home, Central Bridge, at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. Bruce Pray, pastor of Sloansville Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sloansville Valley Cemetery.
- 1900 census, Root, Montgomery, NY, fam # 152 - Link Charles, b. Mar 1837, ae 63, married 32 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Althea, wife, b. Jun 1842, ae 57, married 32 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lasher Erma, granddaughter, b. Jun 1885, ae 14, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Obituary (Find A grave / The Courier-Standard April 13, 1967)
Mrs. Erma Estes, 81, Central Bridge, a native of the Town of Root died Friday after a long illness.
She was born in the Town of Root and has been a schoolteacher in that township and the Town of Charleston prior to her marriage to the late Charles Estes, who died in 1968. She also had been a resident of Sloansville.
After her marriage Mrs. Estes, was a correspondent for many area newspapers, including the Courier-Standard. She was a member of the Sloansville Baptist Church and the Sloansville chapter of the WCTU.
Survivors include two sons. Harold Estes, Sprakers RD and Phillip Estes, Sloansville: six grandchildren. and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p m. from the Clark Funeral Home. Central Bridge, with the Rev. Coolidge Hand, pastor of the Sloansville Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be made in the Sloansville Valley Cemetery later in the spring.
Marriage Notes for Charles Henry Estes and Erma V Lasher
- Wedding Announcement (The Canajoharie Courier, Canajoharie, NY, January 1, 1907)
Quiet simplicity marked the wedding of Erma V. Lasher, only grandchild of Charles Link, and Charles H. Estes of Sloansville, which was celebrated on Christmas day, at the bride's home near Rural Grove,
Promptly at noon as the strains of the "Lohengrin" wedding march, played by Laura L. Putman, a former pupil of the bride, pealed forth, the bridal party descended the stairway and wended their way to the northern corner of the spacious parlor, where, under a beautifully decorated white wedding bell, the ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. E. Rockwell, in the presence of a few immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties.
The rooms were artistically decorated with evergreen and smilax, the color scheme being pink, green and white. The bride was attired in pearl gray pean de oygne silk with white lace and applique. The bride was aocompanied by Miss Florence Belden of Gloversville, maid of honor. Miss Belden wore blue silk foulard. The bridegroom was attended by Arthur Baxter of Schenectady, as best man. The bride's gift to the maid was a brooch. The bridegroom presented the best man with gold cuff links.
After the usual season of congratulations the guests retired to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served.
About 3 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Estes, accompanied by the best man and maid of honor, were driven to the station, where they boarded a train for the west. The bride's traveling gown was of brown chiffon panama with hat to match. The bride aud bridegroom were the recipients of beautiful presents includiug silverware, linen, and other articles.
Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. Mary Lasher, Miss Florence Belden, Gloversville; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Estes, Sloansville; Arthur Baxter, Schenectady.
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- 1950 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 82 - Estes Phillip, ae 26, born in NY, Carpenter Helper / --- - dairy & lumberjack; Charlotte, wife, ae 26, born in NY, Clerk - Post Office. [Listed next to his parents.]
- Obituary (Find A Grave / LANGAN FUNERAL HOME
Sloansville (Schoharie County): Charlotte H. Estes 87, formerly of State Route 162, Sloansville died Sunday, December 4th at Mt. Loretto Nursing Home in Amsterdam where she has resided since 2009. Mrs. Estes was born February 6, 1924 in Esperance, a daughter of Roy and Ella (Hunter) Quick. She attended a one room schoolhouse on Shunpike Road and later, graduated from Schoharie High School in 1941. Charlotte worked as a young girl on the family farm and later, began her career with the Sloansville Post Office as a Clerk from 1947 to 1967. She later worked for the former VanDeusen's Dress Shop in Cobleskill as a seamstress until 1978 and also assisted her husband with the farm they operated in Sloansville. Mrs. Estes was a member of the Schoharie County Home Bureau. Charlotte enjoyed hard work and in later years, knitted many afghan's for family and friends along with baking and cooking. On January 29, 1944, she married Phillip L. Estes who predeceased her on April 29, 2008. Survivors include her sister Genevieve Hayes of Sloansville. A funeral service will be held at 1PM on Wednesday, December 7th at the Langan Funeral Home, 195 N. Main St. Central Bridge. Burial will follow in the Esperance Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
Marriage Notes for Philip Lasher Estes and Charlotte Hunter Quick
- Wedding Announcement (The Cobleskill Index, Cobleskill, NY, Thursday, Feburary 10, 1944)
The marriage of Miss Charlotte Hunter Quick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Quick of Esperance to Philip Estes, Jr., son, of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Estes of Dwelly’s Corners, was held Saturday at the Presbyterian parsonage at Esperance, with Rev. Clayton Crooks officiating.
The bride wore a suit of teal blue with a corsage of red roses. Miss Genevieve Mae Quick, sister of the bride, was her only attendant. she wore a brown suit with a yellow rose corsage. Edward Livingston of Howes Cave was best man.
Following a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Estes will make their home at the Estes farm.
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- 1920 census, Albany (Ward 10), Albany, NY, (510 Clinton Ave) fam # 46 - Thoma John M, ae 67, immigrated in 1870, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, Carpenyter - West Albany; Anna, wife, ae 57, born in NY, parents born in Germany; John E, son, ae 20, born in NY, Machinist - shop; Arzila, daughter-in-law, ae 25, born in NY, parents born in NY; John E Jr, grandson, ae 11/12, born in NY; Miller Anna, mother-in-law, ae 81, widow, immigrated in 1847, born in Germany, parents born in Germany.
- 1930 census, Albany, Albany, NY (510 Clinton Ave) fam # 13 - Thoma, John E, rents his home, ae 31, married at age 18, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Cheauffeur; Arzula, wife, ae 35, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Trained Nurse - hospital; John E Jr, son, ae 10, born in NY; Arzula, daughter, ae 6. [Sharing the dwelling with his parents.]
- 1940 census, Albany, Albany, NY, (512 Clinton Ave) fam # 24 - Thoma John E, owns hi shome with a value of $5500, ae 41, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Proprietor - retal liquor store; Arzula, wife, ae 45, 4 yr college, born in NY; John E Jr, son, ae 20, 3 yr college, born in NY; Arzula C, daughter, ae 16, 3 yr HS; John M, father, ae 86, widower, 8th grade, born in Germany.
6416. Edgar Robert Van Derwerken
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- 1910 census, Carlisle, Schoharie, NY, fam # 208 - Van Derwerken Edgar, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general, owns his home with a mortgage; Catherine O, mother, ae 44, widow, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Elon R, brother, ae 14; Olive M, sister, ae 12.
- 1920 census, Fulton, Schoharie, NY, fam # 118 - Van Derwerken Edgar, rents his home, ae 28, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - dairy; Ethel, wife, ae 34, born in NY, parents born in NY; Albert, son, ae 7, born in NY; Donald, son, ae 6; Alma, daughter, ae 2 3/12.
- 1930 census, Carlisle, Schoharie, NY, fam # 127 - Van Derwerken Edgar, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 39, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Ethel, wife, ae 45, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY; Albert, son, ae 17, born in NY, Fram Laborer; Donald, son, ae 16; Alma, daughter, ae 12; Leona, daughter, ae 3.
- 1940 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 164 - Vanderwerken Edgar, owns his home with a value of $3350. ae 48, 8th grade, born in NY, Assessor & Farmer; Ethel, wife, ae 55, 8th grade, born in NY; Albert, son, ae 27, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Leora, daughter, ae 13, 1 yr HS.
- 1950 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 267 - Van Derwerken Edgar, ae 58, born in NY; Ethel, wife, ae 65, born in NY, [Neighbor of their son Albert and wife.]
- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, Schenectady, NY,
CENTRAL BRIDGE—Mrs. Ethel G. VanDerwerken died suddenly at her home here Wednesday. She was the wife of Edgar VanDerwerken.
Born in the town of West Fulton on April 9, 1885, she was the daughter of Albert and Jennie Vunck Hamm, Mrs. VanDerwerken was a member of the Central Bridge ethodist Church. Thrift Rebekah ldge and Schoharie Valley grange.
Survivors in addition to her husband are two sons. Albert and Donald of Central Bridge: two daughters. Mrs. Harry Bray of Bloomfield. N J and Mrs. Paul Smith of Sloansville and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at the Clark funeral home on Saturday with Rev. Harry J. White officiating. Burial was at the Sloansville Valley cemetery.
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- 1950 census, Esperance, Schohaire, NY, fam # 266 - Van derwerken Albert, ae 37, born in NY, Farmer; Frances, wife, ae 35, born in NY. [Neighbor of his parents.]- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Central Bridge (Schoharie County): Albert R. Van Derwerken 101, of Central Bridge died Saturday, February 8th at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness.
Albert was born November 13, 1912 in the Town of Carlisle, a son of Edgar and Ethel (Hamm) Van Derwerken. He was educated at Grosvenor's Corners School prior to his time spent as a dairy farmer with his father until 1974. He married Frances (Putnam) Van Derwerken on August 24, 1946 cherishing over sixty-one years of marriage before her passing on February 5, 2008.
Mr. Van Derwerken was a former Trustee at the Sloansville Valley Cemetery; he was also a proud member of the Central Bridge United Methodist Church, the former Odd Fellows Lodge in Central Bridge, and the former Schoharie Valley Grange.
Survivors of Albert include several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings Donald Van Derwerken, Leora Smith, and Alma Bray.
As per Albert's wishes, there will be a graveside service in the Sloansville Valley Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Van Derwerken to the Sloansville Valley Cemetery, 139 Van Derwerken Rd., Central Bridge, NY.
- Obituary (Find A grave)
Central Bridge (Schoharie County): Frances E. Van Derwerken, 93, of Van Derwerken Road, Central Bridge, died Tuesday, February 5th at her residence following a long illness. She was lovingly cared for by her husband of 61 years with the assistance of Catskill Area Hospice and extended family.
Frances was born January 19, 1915 in the Town of Root, NY a daughter of Albert and Ruby (Davis) Putnam. She was educated in the Town of Root and has lived in Central Bridge since 1946. She and her husband operated a dairy farm on Van Derwerken Road for many years until their retirement in 1974.
She was a former member of the Charleston Christian Church and the Central Bridge Thrift Rebecca Lodge #580. She enjoyed cooking and was proud of her spotless home that she and her husband built in 1947.
12772. Leora May Van Derwerken
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Marriage Notes for Edgar Robert Van Derwerken and Hazel Leula Fancher
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, Schenectady, NY, Monday, Feburary 6, 1956)
Mrs. Hazel L. Myers of Warnervllle and Edgar VanDerwerken of
Central Bridge were married Jan. 27 in the Methodist parsonage in Richmondville, The Ceremony was performed by Rev. Victor, R. Zaccaro, pastor of the Richmondville and Warnerville Methodist churches. Attending the couple were Mr. and. Mrs, Ira Lum of Coblesklll. Following the ceremon, a wedding dinner for the bridal party was held in Worcester.
On Saturday evening, an informal reception was held at the Van Derwerken home in Central Bridge where the couple will reside, for members of the immediate familes.
A pre-nuptial shower was given the bride on Jan. 26, by her co-workers at the Van Duesen Dress Manufacturing Co. in Cobleskill.
6417. Elon Robert Van Derwerken
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- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 10), Schenectady, NY (119 Vischer Avenue) fam # 329 - Van Derwerken Kate, rents her home, ae 54, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Elon R, son, ae 24,married, born in NY, parents born in NY, Apprentice Carpenter -electrical works; Olive, daughter, ae 22, Teacher - public school; Frances, granddaughter, ae 3 0/12, born in SD, father born in NY, mother born in SD.
- 1930 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 40 - VanDerwerken Elon, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 35, married at age 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farme - general; Florence, wife, ae 35, married at age 31, born in NY, aprents born in NY; Frances, daughter, ae 13, born in NY(sic), parents born in NY (sic); John R, son, ar 2 9/12, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Espernce, Schoharie, NY, fam # 240 - Van Derwerken Elon, owns his home with a value of $12,000. ae 44, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Florence, wife, ae 46, 4 yr college, born in NY; John, son, ae 12, 7th grade, born in NY; James, son, ae 9, 3rd grade; (1 farm hand).
- 1950 census, Esperance, Schoharie, NY, fam # 278 - Van Derwerken Elon, ae 53, born in NY, Farming; Flornece, wife, ae 54, born in NY; James, son, ae 19, born in NY; John, son, ae 22, Farming.
12773. Frances Elizabeth Van Derwerken
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- Obituary (Find A Grave / Schenectady Gazette, Thursday, July 12, 1984)
Mrs. Florence Marie VanDerwereken , 90, died Tuesday at her residence on Creek Road. Services will be held on Saturday at the Langan Funeral Home, Central Bridge.
Born in Buffalo, Florence had lived in Central Bridge and Esperance area since 1926.
A graduate of the Rochester Institude of Technology, she was a home economics teacher at Hastings and Yonkers schools retiring from teaching in 1926.
Florence also operated a tea room in the Fort Edward area for several summers.
She was a past member of the Eccentric Club.
Survivors include two sons, John R Vanderwerken of Central Bridge and James E of Esperance; a step daughter, Mrs. Frances LaMonica of Yonkers.
12776. James Elon Van Derwerken
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- Obituary (Find A Grave / The Daily Gazette Co. on Sept. 14, 2011)
James Elon VanDerwerken, 80, passed away at his home in Esperance on September 9, 2011, after a short illness.
He was born in Central Bridge to Elon and Florence (Drumm) VanDerwerken. In 1949, he graduated from Schoharie Central School where he began his lifetime love of basketball. He received his B.S. from Cornell University in 1953. While there, he was in the Select Glee Club, the Big Red Marching Band and was president of the agricultural fraternity.
On December 5, 1953, he married Lois Gutke of Smithfield, Utah, whom he met when they were both working at Old Faithful Inn, in Yellowstone National Park.
In 1955, they purchased a dairy farm on Creek Road in Esperance, New York. Their farming operation evolved from a dairy to raising registered Holsteins. Later they grew field crops and vegetables for market. During this time James supplemented his income with various other jobs, working for General Electric, teaching school and running a construction business. In 1985, he and Lois founded PickAPumpkin Pumpkin Patch. He loved sharing his farm with families so they could make their own happy family memories there. He was active for decades in the Boy Scouts of America who awarded him the Silver Beaver for his years of service. He played French horn in and was a charter member of the Schoharie Valley Concert Band. For many years he was the secretary/treasurer of the Schoharie Valley Association. He was also a member and past president of Farm Bureau. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In church he served as branch president/bishop for 21 years in Schoharie Valley and Fort Plain. As president of Liahona, Inc., he was instrumental in raising the funds for and constructing the church building on Church Street in Central Bridge.
James is survived by his wife, Lois; their children, Debra Schaffer of Central Bridge, NY, Cynthia (Craig) Taylor of Meridian, ID, Michael (Tina) of Scotia, NY, Joseph (Suzy) of Pittsgrove, NJ, Paul (Leslie) of Las Vegas, NV, Ted (Mayona) of Tooele, UT, Jay (Angela) of Schoharie, NY; 34 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, John VanDerwerken of Central Bridge, NY, and several nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by his daughter, Julia; two grandchildren; and his sister, Frances LaMonica.
The family is grateful to Catskill Area Hospice for their wonderful care and support during James' illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Schoharie Free Library to help them recover their losses from the recent flood.
Marriage Notes for James Elon Van Derwerken and Lois Margaret Gutke
- Wedding Announcement (The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, UT, Sunday, December 20, 1953)
LOGAN - A lovely candlelight ceremony on Dec 5 united Miss Lois Margaret Gutke, the daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Joseph A. Gutke of Smithfield and James VanDerwerken, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elon VanDerwerken of Central Bridge, N.Y. in marriage.
G. L. Rees, L.D.S. bishop, read the vows at the home of the bride's parents. A reception followed.
The bride's dress was of lace over white taffeta ballerina length with a row of covered buttons from the rounded collar to the waist. A lace cap held her fingertip veil and she carried a bouquet of white roses bouvardia and Phalaenopsis orchids.
Attendants were Mrs Kenneth Webb and Miss Lucy Brown. Gary Richardson stood as best man and Harold H. Gutke was usher.
For her honeymoon trip to Central Bridge where the couple will make a home, the bride wore a royal blue wool dress with black accessories.
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- 1850 census, Potsdam, St. Lawrence, NY, fam # 423 - He and his wife were living with her uncle Chuncy Woodworth.
- 1860 census, Canton, St Lawrence, NY, fam # 452 - Albert Farmer, ae 40, Farmer with real estate valued at $3000 and personal property of $4000, born in NY; Belinda, ae 38, House Keeping, born in NY; Merton, ae 1, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Canton (Morley PO), St Lawrence, NY, fam # 69 - Farmer Albert, ae 50, Farmer with real estate valued at $5000, born in NY; Belinda, ae 43, Keeping House, born in NY; Herbert M, ae 11, born in NY.
- 1880 census, Canton, St Lawrence, NY, fam # 29 - Farmer Albert, ae 59, Retired Farmer, born in NY, father born in Ma, mother born in NY; Belinda, ae 53, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1900 census, Canton, St Lawrence, NY, (Elm Street) fam # 375 - Living with his son Merton.
- 1910 census, Canton, St Lawrence, NY, (Elm Street) fam # 153 - Farmer Albert, ae 89, widower, born in NY, father born in NH, mother born in NY, Own Income; Herbert M, son, ae 52, married 30 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Own Income; Hannah M, daughter-in-law, ae 48, married 30 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.
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- 1850 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 123 - Daniel Farmer, ae 52, Farmer with property valued at $500, born in NY; Catherine, ae 45, born in NY; Hiram, ae 21, Laborer, born in NY; Mary, ae 24, born in NY; Celestia, ae 18; Catherine, ae 16; Hellen, ae 8.
- 1860 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 385 - Daniel Farmer, Farmer with real estate valued at $2500 and personal property of $3000, born in NY; Catharine, ae 55, born in NY; Hiram, ae 29, born in NY; Calista, ae 28; Helen, ae 17; John Potter, ae 31, born in NY; Kate, ae 26, born in NY; William Ball, ae 19, Farm Hand.
- 1870 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 78 - Farmer Daniel, ae 72, Farmer with real estate valued at $4500 and personal property of $3200, born in NY; Catherine, ae 65, Keeping House, born in NY; Hiram, ae 40, Farmer with personal property of $1000, born in NY; Hannah, ae 32, Keeping House, born in NY; Udora, ae 5, born in NY; Mabel, ae 2; Dirmond (?) Jeremiah, ae 18, Farm Hand, both parents of foreign birth.
- 1880 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 212 - Farmer Daniel, ae 82, Retried Farmer, born in NY, parents born in Ma; Catherine, ae 75, wife, born in NY, father born in Ct, mother born in NY; Hiram, ae 51, son, Farmer, born in NY; Hannah, ae 42, daughter-in-law, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Dora G, ae 15, grandaughter, born in NY; Mabel, ae 12, grandaughter; Collin J Agnes, ae 18, Domestic, born in NY; Tucker Frank, ae 22, Hired Farm Laborer, born in NY.
- I have been unable to substantiate that her maiden name was Bronson. [WG]
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 193 - Living with her son-in-law Frank Smith.
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (Herkimer Road) fam 44 - Living with her son-in-law Frank Smith.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (Middleville Road) fam # 17 - Living with her son-in-law Frank Smith.
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- 1880 census, Canton, St Lawrence, NY, fam # 37 - Gilbert Calista, ae 48, widow, Housekeeping, born in NY, parents born in NY; Gertrude H, ae 16, daughter, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1870 census, Boonville, Oneida, NY, fam # 210 - Gilbert Isaac, ae 51, Foundry & Machine with real estate valued at $2500 and personal property of $8000, born in NY; Calista, ae 38, Keeping House, born in NY; Lillia, ae 20, Dress Maker, born in NY; Gertrude, ae 5, born in NY; Eli, ae 78, born in Ma.
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- Presumed to be the person listed here. - 1850 census, Manheim, Herkimer, NY, Fam # 116 - Josiah Rice, Farmer; ... John Potter, ae 21, Laborer, born in NY; ...
- 1860 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 385 - He and his wife were living with his in-laws.
- 1870 census, Canton (Morley PO), St Lawrence, NY, fam # 483 - Potter John S, ae 42, Farmer with real estate valued at $10,500 and personal property of $500, born in NY, Kate S, ae 37, Keeping House, born in NY; Wendun G, ae 9, born in NY; Wilbur D, ae 7; Bernard, ae 2; (1 farm laborer and 1 domestic servant).
- 1880 census, Canton, St Lawrence, NY, fam # 180 - Potter John S, Farmer, born in NY, parenbts born in NY; Kate S, ae 46, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Wendell G, ae 18, son, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Wilburn D, ae 16, son; Bernard, ae 11, son; Vera E, ae 4, daughter.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 23 - Living with his son Wendell and his family.
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