Descendants of Caspar Getman

Notes


7698. Frances A Waterman

 - GFG - A
 - Edward Snell and Frances A Waterman are 4th cousins 1 time removed.  Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
 - 1910 census, Fort Plain (Ware 3), Montgomery, NY, fam # 20 - Snell Fannie, ae 45, married 24 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Finisher - Knitting Mill, rents her home; Alice, daughter, ae 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Finisher - Knitting Mill.
 - 1920 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (79 Main St) fam # 119 - Snell Fannie, rents her home, ae 55, born in  NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Beach Nut.
 - 1930 census, German Faltts (Ilion), Herkimer, NY, (45 South Third Avenue) fam # 70 - Cheeseborough Glenn I, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 41, married at age 34, born in NY, parents born in NY, Time Keeper - Gun Shop; Alice J, wife, ae 43, married at age 36, born in NY, parents born in NY, Trained Nurse - Hospital; David F, son, ae 5, born in CT; Snell Fannie A, mother-in-law, ae 65, born in NY, parents born in NY.
 - 1940 census, German Flatts (Ilion), Herkimer, NY, (36 Third Ave) fam # 298 - Cheeseborough Glenn, rents his home, ae 51, 8th grade, born in NY, Assembly - Remington Rand; Alice, wife, ae 54, 8th frade, born in NY, Nursing - nurse; David H, son, ae 15, 2 yr HS, born in CT; Snell Fannie, mother-in-law, ae 75, widow, 8th grade, born in NY, Housework.

 - Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Thursday, July 27, 1944)
  ILION, July 27.—Mrs. Fannie W. Snell, 79, of 38 North Third Street, died July 25, 1944, at the Ilion Hospital after a long illness.
  She was born in Nelliston, daughter of Caleb and Mary Lasher Waterman. She was married to Edward Snell in Buel. He died 15 years ago. She had lived in Ilion for the past 18 years.
  Mrs. Snell was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Glen Chesebrough, Ilion; a son, R. E. Snell, Boston; three sisters, Mrs. F. B. Cady, Ilion; Mrs. Olive Bauder, Syracuse, and Mrs. Clarence Heslan, Amsterdam; several nieces and nephews.
  Tbe funeral was held at the Applegate funeral home and burial was in Armory Hill Cemetery.


Edward Snell

 - GFG - B
 - Edward Snell and Frances A Waterman are 4th cousins 1 time removed.  Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
 - GFG indicates that he and his brother Edward Snell (GFG # A1390) and George (GFG #  1391) were the children of Reuben and Mary Margaret Getman. Census and other records indicate that they were children from Reuben's first (of three) marriage, to another woman named Mary Elizabeth Fox. [WG]

 - 1892 NYS census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, Edward Snell, ae 36, born in US, Laborer; Fannie, ae 27, born in US; Allice, ae 5, born in US; Reuben E, ae 4.
 - 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 161 - Snell Edward, b. Dec 1855, ae 44, married 14 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Loading - Hay Cars, rents his home; Fanny A, wife, b. Dec 1865, ae 34, married 14 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Winder - Knitting Mill; Alice J, daughter, b. Oct 1886, ae 13, born in NY; Reuben E, son, b. Dec 1887, ae 12.
 - 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, (North Main Street) fam # 108 - Smith Arthuer, Hotel Keeper; ... Snell Edward, boarder, ae 45, married 23 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Odd Jobs; ....
 - 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 149 - McLaughlin, John; Farmer - Dairy; ... Snell Edward, ae 64, born in NY, parents born in NY, Hired Man.

 - Obituary (Fort Plain Standard, NY, Thursday, March 18, 1926)
  Edward Snell of Johnstown died at the home of John McLaughlin, town of Ephratah, Tuesday morning. Mr. Snell was born Dec. 21, 1855. He is survived by his wife, Fannie, of Fort Plain; one son Reuben of Glen Dale, Mass.; one daugter, Alice Cheesebourough of Ilion, and one brother, George of Ephratah. The funeral was held today at Gloversville. Rev. C. M. Sturgess officiated. The remains will be interred in the family plot in the Fort Plain cemetery.


7699. Ira J Waterman

 - Where were they during the 1900 census?
 - 1910 census, Amsterdam (Ward 5), Montgomery, NY, (2 Rose Course) fam # 158 - Waterman Irs (sic), ae 43, married 15 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Box Maker - Box Shop, rents hi shome; Lura (sic) wife, ae 43, married 15 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Washerwoman - At Home; Jester (sic) son, ae 9, born in NY.

 - Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, January 18, 1916)
  Ira Waterman aged forty-nine year, died Sunday morning at the New Grant hotel in Port Plain as the result of injuries sustained when he fell down stairs at that hostelry, Friday night. Following the accident the unfortunate man did not recover consciousness.
  Mr. Waterman Was born in Nelliston and had resided here practically all his life. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Waterman and is survived by his wife and one son, Chester, both of Canajoharie; five sisters, Mrs. Fanny Snell of Fort Plain, Mrs. Joseph Bierman and Miss Beth Waterman of Frankfort, Mrs. R. D. Bauder of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Clarence Heslan ot Amsterdam: also two brothers, Eugene Waterman of Johnstown and George Waterman of Nelliston.
  The remains were taken to the home of his wife at Canajoharie, where the funeral will be held this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2:30. Interment will be made at Canajoharie Falls.


Laura I Wells

 - 1920 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, no fam # - Waterman Mary (sic) rents her home, ae 42, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Factory; Chester, ae 19, born in NY, parents born in NY.


7701. Olive D Waterman

 - 1920 census, Syracuse, (Ward 11), Onondaga, NY, fam # 242 - She and her children were living with her son-in-law Calvin Calkins.
 - 1930 census, Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, (110 Grand Avenue) fam # 156A - Bauder Olive, rents her home, owns a radio, ae 59, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Housekeeper - Private Family; Olive, daughter, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Waitress - Lunch Room; Oliver, son, ae 26, [Sharing the home with her son-in-law Calvin Calkins and his family]
 - 1940 census, Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, (252 Maryland Ave) fam # 200 - Living with her son-in-law, Calvin Calkins.


Robert D Bauder

 - Where was he during the 1870 census?
 - Where was he during the 1880 census?
 - 1900 census, Syracuse (Ward 11), Onondaga, NY, (219 Otisco) fam # 96 - Bauder Robert D, b. Jul 1864, ae 35, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in England, Moulder, rents his home; Olive D, wife, b. Jan 1871, ae 29, married 11 yr, 4 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harry C, son, b. Feb 1895, ae 5, born in NY; Nellie M, daughter, b. Mar 1897, ae 3.
 - 1910 census, Lysander, Onondaga,. NY, (8 Wood Street) fam # 75 - Bauder Robert, ae 42, married 20 yr, born in NY, parents born in England, Spring Maker - Spring Shop, owns his home with a mortgage; Olive, wife, ae 39, married 20 yr, 5 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harry, son, ae 15, born in NY; Nellie, daughter, ae 13; Ray, son, ae 9.
 - Where was he during the 1920 census?
 - Where was he during the 1930 census?


7702. Bertha Helen Waterman

 - 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (119 Mary St) fam # 190 - Hemstreet Jennie C, owns her home without a mortgage, born in VT, parents born in VT; Bierman Bertha H, companion, ae 47, divorced, born in NY, parents born in NY, Practical Nurse - Private Family; (1 servant).

 - Obituary (Utica Observer-Dispatch, NY, Tuesday May 27, 1924)
  The death of Mrs. Bertha Helen Bierman of 1201 Park avenue, which occurred this morning, will bring sorrow to many in Utica, Frankfort and Fort Plain where she spent the earlier years of her life. Mrs. Bierman had been ill health for many Months and her condition fook a grave turn one week ago.
  Mrs. Bierman was the daughter of the late Caleb and Mary Lashcr Waterman. She was born in Nelliston, July 1, 1872, where she resided until her marriage, at which time she moved to Frankfort, where most of her life wss spent. Four years ago she moved to Utica where she has since made her home.
  Mrs. Bierman is survived by one daughter, E. Kathryn, of this city and by four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. 01ive Bauder of Baldwinsville. Mrs. Clarence Heslan of Amsterdam. Mrs. Fannie Snell of Fort Plain. Mrs. Fred Cady of Ilion, Eugene Waterman of Johnstown and George Waterman of Fort Plain.
  The death of Mrs. Bierman closes the life of one whose works of charity and kindness have made a lasting impression upon those who enjoyed her acquaintance. In profession a nurse, Mrs. Bierman was ever ready to heed the call of those who were in need.
  Her many good works will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.


Joseph Henry Bierman

 - 1892 NYS census - He and his wife were living with his mother.
 - 1900 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, fam # 70 - Bierman Joe, b. Sep 1868, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Day Laborer - Railroad, rents his home; Bertha, wife, b. Jul 1872, ae 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Day Laborer - Factory; (1 boarder).
  - 1910 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, (George St) fam # 34 - Bierman Jospeh H, ae 40, married 18 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Yard Master - Railroad, owns his home without a mortgage; Bertha H, wife, ae 37, married 18 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ethel C, daughter, ae 7, born in NY; Waterman Elizabeth E, sister-in-law, ae 29, born in NY, Milliner.

 - Newspaper Article (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, August 15, 1909)
  Canajoharie, Aug, 16 - Joseph H. bierman, a native, an until a few years ago a resident ofg this village met with an accident on Saturday afternoon that has resulted in the loss of his right arm at the sholder. Mr. Bierman has for several years, been employed on the West Shore railroad as a brakemen, and on Saturday was at work in the yards at Frankfort when in some way the trucks of the train caused trouble and a car struck his arm with such terriffic force as to horribly smash it. James Cob of Utica, another brakeman, was also slightly injured in the accident. Mr. Bierman was removed to St. Luke's hospital at Utica, where Dr. Fred W. smith amputated the injured arem close to the sholder, and latest reports are that he will recover. Bierman is married, with a child, living in Utica, while his mother and brother, George, reside in this village.


7704. Ethel Mae Waterman

 - Obituary (Evening Telegram, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, June 16, 1959)
  Mrs. Ethel Mae Heslan, 79, widow of Clarence Heslan, former commissioner of public works of Amsterdam, died suddenly this morning at 8:45 o'clock at her home, 252 Guy Park Ave. Although she had been in declining health for some time, her death was unexpected.
  Mrs. Heslan was born at Nelliston June 20, 1879, a daughter of Caleb and Mary Catherine Lasher Waterman, and lived in Nelliston and Fort Plain until she came to Amsterdam more than 60 years ago. In her early years, she was employed by the Blood and Barnes Knitting Co.
  Mrs. Heslan was a member ol St. Ann's Episcopal Church. She was married May 31. 1906, in St. Ann's rectory by the late Dr. Edward T. Carroll to Mr. Heslan who died in 1945.
  Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Pat Sala. Mrs. Leo Winkle. Miss Marian Heslan and Mrs. Stanley Senko. Amsterdam; one son, Edward Heslan. also of Amsterdam: one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cady, Syracuse; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.


Clarence Heslan

 - 1910 census, Amsterdam (Ward 6), Montgomery, NY, (4 Willard Street) fam # 250 - Herlan Ethel, ae 31, married 4 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clarence, ae 27, married 4 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Brick Mason, rents his home; Norma, daughter, ae 2, born in NY; Waterman Mary, ae 66, married 49 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.
 - 1920 census, Amsterdam (Ward 1), Montgomery, NY, (9 Orange Street) fam # 340 - Heslan Clarence, rents his home, ae 36, born in NY< parents born in NY, Mason - Building; Ethel, wife, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY; Norma E, daughter, ae 11, born in NY; Lucille A, daughter, ae 9; Marion H, daughter, ae 6; Edward J, son, ae 4; Eleanor M, daughter, ae 2 8/12.
 - 1930 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (9 Orange Street) fam # 259 - Heslan Clarence, rents his home, ae 46, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Bricklayer - Masonry; Ethel M, wife, ae 50, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY; Norma E, daughter, ae 22, born in NY, Forelady - Printing; Lucille A, daughter, ae 19, Bookkeepper - Electric Store; Edward J, son, ae 15; Eleanor M, daughter, ae 12.
 - 1940 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (44 Union St) fam # 37, Heslan Clarence, rents his home, ae 56, 8th grade, born in NY, Publid Works Commissioner - Municipal Government;  Ethel, wife, ae 60, 8th grade, born in NY; Norma, daughter, ae 32, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Clerical Supervisor - Printing Office; Marion, daughter, ae 26, 4 yr HS, Machine - Operator - Glove Factory; Edward, son, ae 24, 4 yr HS, Clerical Worker - Government (State); Eleanor, daughter, ae 22, 4 yr HS, Clerk Printing Office.

- Obituary (Evening Telegram, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, September 18, 1945)
  Clarence Heslan, 44 Union Street, former commissioner of public works of the City of Amsterdam, died Monday night at 9:10 o'clock in St. Mary's Hospital, aged 62 years. While his health had not been good for some time, he had
been a hospital patient only a few hours when death occurred.
  Mr. Heslan was born in Amsterdam May 28. 1883, a son of John and Helen Allen Heslan, and spent practically all his life in this city. He was a bricklayer by trade and was employed by various local contractors for many years. When Arthur Carter was elected mayor of Amsterdam, he appointed Mr. Heslan commissioner of public works, a position he held all through Mayor Carter's administration, a period of 10 years. His duties were performed with a quiet efficiency that reflected his modest, unassuming nature and he seldom identified himself with any interests outside of his home and work. Mr. Heslan was well liked by his associates and made a host of friends during his long residence here. He was a member of St. Ann's Church and of the Mason's Union.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Ethel Watermann whom he married In this city in 1906; four daughters, Mrs. P. Sala, Mrs. Leon Winkle, Marion and Eleanor Heslan; one son, Edward; a brother, John; two grandchildren, Robert and Mary Jane Winkle, and several nieces, nephews and cousins, all of Amsterdam.

 - Funeral Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Friday, September 21, 1945)
  The funeral of Clarence Heslan was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home. 44 Union Street, and 2:30 o'clock In St. Ann's Church, the Rev. William D. Orr officiating.
  The organist, Reginald Harris, played a program which included "Elegy", "Massenet". "Dead March" from "Saul", Handel. "Largo", Verdi. "O.Rest In the Lord", from "Elijah", Mendelssohn, "For All the Saints", Barnby, and "Funeral March", Chopin.
  Among the floral tributes were pieces from the Montgomery County Democratic Committee, employes of the Department of Public Works storehouse, employes of the Amsterdam Printing Company, Montgomery County Women's Democratic Club, employes at City Hall, St. Ann's Mothers' Society. St. Ann's Men's Club, employes of the Vollmer Transportation Company, boys at the Crown news store, Bacmo-Postman girls and neighbors.
  The bearers were Joseph Fitzgibbons, Earl McGrattan, Edward J. McCarthy, Francis M. Coessens, Louis Coessens and Thomas F. Breslin. Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery.
  Those who attended the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. William Dunham; Johnstown; Clarence Hemstreet, Albert Adams, Mrs. Seymour Adams, Gloversvllle; Mrs. Frank Sessler. Mrs. A. J. Seely, Mrs. Harold Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lyman Gollegly, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Calkins, Mrs. Robert Bauder, Mrs. Ray Bauder. Miss Carol Bauder. Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steeves. Pompey; Mrs. Glenn Chesebrough. Ilion; Mrs. Fred B. Cady. Utica; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bauder, Miss Thelma Bauder, Akron, O.


Marriage Notes for Ethel Mae Waterman and Clarence Heslan

 - Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Friday, June 1, 1906)
  Clarence Heslan, of No. 5 Orange street, was united in marriage Thursday evening at 8:30 o'clock to Miss Ethel Mae Waterman, by the Rev. E. T. Carroll, at his home, No. 8 Mohawk Place. The couple were attended by Allen Cecil Kitts and Miss Alice J. Snell, and at 11:00 left for an eastern wedding tour. The bride is a much esteemed young woman and carries the best wishes of many friends for a happy wedded life. Mr. Heslen is well know in amsterdam and is a mason by trade,


Marriage Notes for Norma E Heslan and Pat A Sala

 - Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, September 26, 1944)
  Miss Norma E. Heslan. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heslan, -4 Union Street, was married to Staff Sergeant Pat Sala, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sala, 302 West Main Street, Monday afternoon in the rectory of St. Michael's Church by the Rev. Joseph C. Beck. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Winkle, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were the attendants.
  The bride wore an aqua gabadine  suit with brown accessories and an orchid corsage. The matron of honor wore a brown and pink silk suit with brown, accessories and a corsage of Better Times roses and white pompons.
  Mrs. Heslan, mother of the bride, was dressed in brown and the bridegroom's mother wore navy blue. Their corsages were of gladioli tips and roses.
  A receptionu for the immediate families was held at the home of the bride's parents, and Sergeant and Mrs. Sala left for a northern wedding trip.


Philomena Spagnolo

 - Where was she during the 1940 census?

 - Obituary (Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes)
  Philomena "Lena" Spagnola Heslan passed away peacefully on January 23, 2013. She was a resident of River Ridge Living Center. Born on November 16, 1912, Lena recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
  The eldest daughter of the late Antimo and Elvina Spagnola, Lena worked at Fownes Brothers for many years. She was a glove maker and then became a supervisor. On May 12, 1952, she married Edward J. Heslan who passed away on December 30, 1979.
   Lena will be remembered for the beauty and grace she carried within her every day. She was always ready for a good card game, a cross country trip to Las Vegas to see Tom Jones, and spending time with her family and friends. Lena loved children and treated each child as if they were her own, especially her nieces and nephews. The memories with those she loved will be forever in our hearts.
   Survivors include her sisters, Olga Cisaretti and Jean Sheckton, both of Amsterdam. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Lena was preceded in death by her brothers, Louie Spagnola, Angelo Spagnola, and Reynold Spagnola, and her sisters, Pat Cataffo, Elizabeth "Teddy" Gaetano, and Evelyn Zumbolo.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday (Today), 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 156 East Main St., Amsterdam, N.Y. A private interment will be held at St. Michael's Cemetery.


Marriage Notes for Edward J Heslan and Philomena Spagnolo

 - Wedding Announcement (Evening Telegram, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, May 20, 1952)
  Mr. and Mrs. Antiomo Spagnolo, 297 Division St., announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Lena Spagnolo, to Edward Heslan, son of Mrs. Ethel Heslan, 44 Union St. The ceremony took place May 12 in the First Baptist Church at Glens Falls.


7705. Edward W Lasher

 - GFG # A
 - 1900 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, fam # 462 - He and his family were living with his parents.


7706. Orvetta Goodbread

 - GFG A 805
 - 1892 NYS census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY - Aurwata (?) Colson, ae 34, born in US, Boarding House; Edna, ae 9, born in US; Adelia Goodbread, ae 55, born in US.
 - 1900 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY (8 Cottage Street) fam # 118 - Colson Orvetta, b. Jan 1861, ae 39, married 18 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born inNY, parents born in NY, rents her home; Goodbread Anna, sister, b. Oct 1863, ae 36, Knitter - Mill; Perry, brother, b. Feb 1873, ae 27, Wagon Painter; Clatrence, brother, b. Jan 1875, ae 25, Bar Keeper; Coleman DeWitt, boarder, b. Nov 1869, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Cigar Maker; Colson Edna, daughter, b. Apr 1883, ae 17, born in NY, parents born inNY, Knitter - Mill.
 - 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montogmery NY, (4 Monroe Street) fam # 114 - Olson Orvetta, ae 49, widow, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, rents her home; Goodbread Anna, sister, ae 43, divorced, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Finisher - Cotton Mill; Perry, ae 37, Billiard Room - Own Store; Coleman DeWitt C, boarder, ae 39, born in NY, parents born in NY, Manufacturer - Cigars.
 - 1920 census, Utica (Ward 12) Oneida, NY, (1231 Seymour Ave) fam # 217 - Living with her son-in-law Alpha Dillenbeck.
 - 1930 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (1582 Conkling Road) fam # 197 - Living with her son-in-law Alpha Dillenbeck.

 - Obituary (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, Wednesday, February 1, 1933)
  Mrs. Orvetta Colson, widow of John Colson, died at her home at 905 Inman Place, Utica, Friday noon after a brief illness, Mrs. Colson who was 75, had spent the major part of her life in this village, having gone to Utica about twenty years ago to live with her dayghter Mrs. Alpha Dillenbeck. Mrs. Colson's maiden name was Orvetta Goodbread. She was born in Stone Arabia  and received her education there. In this village she was a well known and respected resident and news of her sudden death will be saddening to her many friends. Mr, Colson who she married 52 years ago, has been dead 44 years. Deceased was a member of the Grace Cong. Christian church of this village.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dillenbeck, with whom she resided; one sister, Mrs. Anna Wagner of this village; two brothers, Perry of Gloversville and John of Little Falls; one grandchild, three great grandchildren and several nieees and nephews.
  the body was brought here Monday for burial services in Grace Cong. Christian church at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. B.  Hotchkiss pastor of the church, officiated and interment was made in Prospect View cemetery.


John Colson

 - 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 76 - Dillenbeck Josiah, ae 63, Farmer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Sarah A, ae 58, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Colson John, ae 18, servant, Farm Laborer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Wereau Charles, ae 14, servant, Farm Laborer, born in NY, parents born in NY.


7708. Anna Goodbread

 - GFG # A 802
 - George Eaker and Anna Goodbread are 4th cousins.  Their common ancestors are George Getman and Udelia Shoemaker.
 - AKA: Abbie (1870 census)
 - 1900 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY (8 Cottage Street) fam # 118 - Living with her sister Orvetta Colson.
 - 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 181 - Wagner Anna, ae 65, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clyde C, step-son, ae 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Barber - In shop; Floyd F, step-son, ae 17, Salesman - Grocery Store; Murphy Martin, boarder, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Fireman - Creamery; Marcia, boarder, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY,. Teacher - School; Goodbread Perry, boarder, ae 46, born in NY, parents born in NY, Proprietor - Pool Room. [was Anna his sister ?]
 - 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montogmery NY, (4 Monroe Street) fam # 114 - Living with her sister Orvetta Colson, [census record indicates she has three living children and is divorced.]

 - Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, May 18, 1935)
  ST JOHNSVILLE - On a bright Spring afternoon, that of Monday the earthly life of Mrs. Anna Goodbread Wagner, 73, drew to a peaceful close. She was taken ill only a little over a week ago, and was confined to her bed only since a week ago yesterday.
  Anna Goodbread was born in Stone Arabia on September 12 1861, daughter of the late Daniel and Delia Getman Goodbread. She spent her girlhood days there, and was educated in the schools of that place. She always resided in this section. Deceased was twice married, her second husband, William Wagner, a local barber, having died several years ago.
  For the past six years, Mrs. Wagner has made her home with Mrs. Bertha Weir and Ralph Weir. She never was happier than when doing some act of kindness for someone else. Her genial disposition won and kept for her a legion of friends, who will regret to learn of her passing.
  Surviving are one son by a previous marriage, Orville Ecker, Syracuse, now confined in an Oneida hospital with critical injuries sustained last Wednesday while driving to the bedside of his mother; two stepsons, Floyd Wagner of Fort Plain and Clyde Wagner of the state of Washington; a brother, John Goodbread, Amsterdam; also grandsons and granddaughters and nieces and nephews.


George Eaker

 - GFG - A
 - George Eaker and Anna Goodbread are 4th cousins.  Their common ancestors are George Getman and Udelia Shoemaker.
 - 1880 census, Manheim, Herkimer, NY, fam # 259 - He and his family were living with his parents during the 1880 census.
 - 1910 census, Manheim, Herkimer, NY, fam # 91 - Living with his brother William.
 - 1910 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, (Cross Road) fam # 134 - Also listed with his son Emerson.
 - 1920 census,  Manheim, Herkimer, NY, (Ingham Road) fam # 86 - Living with his brother William.


14606. Earl Eaker

 - GFG - A / A
 - Parentage presumed based on 1892 and 1900 census records.
 - 1900 census,   - 1930 census,  Manheim, Herkimer, NY, (Inghams Mills Road) fam # 78 - , fam # 233 - Living with his grandparents, Eaker.
 - 1910 census, Schenectady (Ward 10), Schenectady, NY, (Orchid Avenue) fam # 57 - Eaker Earl, ae 25, married 8 yr, born in NY, mother born in NY, Cabinet Maker, Wood - General Electric Works; Bertha, wife,  ae 25, married 8 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Magadieu William, boarder [brother-in-law]m ae 21, born in NY, Wood Work Hand - General Electric works.

 - Death Notice (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, October 22, 1918)
  But 24 hours after his wife died, Earl Eaker of 311 [?] Hamilton street, this city, died in the Ellis Hospital from pneumonia at 8 o'clock last night.
  Mrs. Eaker died from pneumonia at 8 o'clock Sunday night at her lake home.


Bertha Magadieu

 - Death Notice (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, October 22, 1918)
  But 24 hours after his wife died, Earl Eaker of 311 [?] Hamilton street, this city, died in the Ellis Hospital from pneumonia at 8 o'clock last night.
  Mrs. Eaker died from pneumonia at 8 o'clock Sunday night at her lake home.


7709. Catharine Goodbread

 - GFG # A 803
 - Alt DOB: 1865 (GFG)

 - Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Wednesday, March 25, 1931)
  FORT PLAIN. March 25. - Mrs. Catherine Birk. aged 66 years, wife of Willis Birk of Nelllston, died at her home in that village Monday morning after an illness of about ten days of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Blrk was born In the town of Palatine September 7, 1864, the daughter of the late Daniel and Delia Getman Goodbread, and had been a resident of Nelliston for many years. She had a wide circle of friends, by whom she will be greatly missed. She was a member of the First Methodist church of Nelllston.
  Besides her husband she is survlved by two sons, Lewis Birk of Troy and Harry E. Birk of Nelliston: one daughter, Mrs. edward Hambrecht of Palatine Bridge: three grandchildren. Margaret Birk of Troy, Paul Birk of Nelllston and Doris E. Hambrecht of Palatine Bridge, also several nieces and nephews.
  The funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. D. Worman, pastor of St Paul's Lutheran church of Fort Plain, officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Plain cemetery.


Willis E Birk

 - 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 233 - Birk Willis, b. Jan 1862, ae 38, married 16 yr, born inNY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Blacksmith, owns his home with a mortgage; Catherine, wife, b. Sep 1864, ae 35, married 16 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lewis E, son, b. Jun 1885, ae 14, born in NY; Hazel, daughter, b. Feb 1895, ae 5; Harry, son, b. Feb 1895, ae 5.
 - 1910 census, Paltine, Montgomery, NY, (South Main Street) fam # 31 - Birk Willis, ae 47, married 26 yr, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY; Blacksmith - Barge Canal, owns his home without a mortgage; Cathgerine, wife, ae 44, married 26 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lewis E, son, ae 24, born in NY, Clerk - Bank; Harry B, son, ae 15; Hazel M, daughter, ae 15.
 - 1920 census, Palatien, Montgomery, NY, (South Main Street) fam # 1 - Birk Willis, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 57, born in NY, father born in Wirtemburg, mother born in NY, Blacksmith; Catherine, wife, ae 55, born in NY, parents born in NY.
 - 1930 census, Nelliston, Montgomery, NY, (East Main Street) fam # 29 - Birk Willis, owns his home with a value of $3500, ae 68, married at age 23, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Blacksmith - Own Shop; Catherine M, wife, ae 63, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY.
 - Where was he during the 1940 census?

 - Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, February 3, 1937)
  Willis Birk, 75, died Monday night at his home in Nelliston. Death followed a long illness.
  Mr. Blrk was born in the Town of Palatine December 9, 1861, a son of Lewis and Lany Reals Birk. All his life had been spent in this section. He was a blacksmith by trade and did much of the special iron work on the Van Hornesvllle School.
  Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Edward Hambrecht, Canajoharie; two sons, Lewis, Fort Plain, and Harry, Nelliston; three great grandchildren and one sister, Miss Mary Birk, Amsterdam.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the home in Nelliston. The Rev. H. H. Mahl, pastor of the Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.


7710. John Goodbread

 - GFG # A 807
 - 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 44 - Rudd John H, ae 40, Farmer, born in NY; ... Goodbread John W, ae 14, servant, born in NY, parents born in NY.
 - 1900 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 120 - Goodbred John, b. Mar 1868, ae 32, married 6 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, rents his home; Iva L, wife, b. Dec 1874, ae 25, married 6 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clark, son, b. Mar 1895, born in NY; Frank, son, b. Nov 1898, ae 2.
 - 1910 census, Danube, Herkimer, NY, (Dairy Road) fam # 126 - Goodbread John, ae 43, married 17 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy Farm; Iva, wife, ae 36, married 17 yr, 9 children, 7 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clark, son, ae 15, born in NY; Frank, son, ae 12; Rita, daughter, ae 9; Ward, son, ae 8; James, son, ae 6; Lucile, daughter, ae 4; Olive, daughter, ae 7/12; Youngs Ezra, hired man, ae 68, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer.
 - 1920 census, Danube, Herkimer, NY, fam # 133 - Good Bread John, rents his home, ae 53, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Family Farm; Frank, son, ae 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Family Farm; Ward, son, ae 17, Laborer - Family Farm; James, son, ae 16; Lucille, daughter, ae 14; Olive, daughter, ae 9; Zelda, ae 8.
 - 1930 census, Little Falls, Herkimer, NY, (269 1/2 W Main) fam # 410 - Goodbread John, rents his home, ae 62, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Millwight - Knittiing Mill; Ward, son, ae 29, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Construction; Olive, daughter, ae 20, Laborer - Knitting Mill; Zelda, daughter, ae 18.
 - 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (RD # 1, Fort Plain) fam # 110 - Living with his son-in-law, Arthur Waite.

 - Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Saturday, September 25, 1948)
  John Goodbread, 82. who for much of his life was a farmer at Indian Castle, died Friday morning in Little Falls Hospital. Mr. Goodbread had been in comparatively fair health until he was taken ill Thursday night and was removed to the hospital.
  He had made his home for the past four years with his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Waite, Little Falls.
  Mr. Goodbread was born in Stone Arabia on March 24, 1866. a son of Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Goodbread. While residing most of his life at Indian Castle, he also spent several years in Amsterdam.
  Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Rita Greiner. Newport, Mrs. Lucille Haberman. Elttle Falls, Mrs. Olive Conrad. Amsterdam, and Mrs. Zelda Waite. Little Falls; three sons; Frank, Amsterdam, Ward, Mindenville, and James, Little Falls; also several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
  The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Waite home in Little Falls. The Rev. Howard B. Gilman, pastor of St. Paul's Universalist Church, will officiate and burial will be made in Fort Plain Cemetery.


Iva L Suits

"Getman Family Geneology"
1975, Valley Offset, Inc. LOC# 75-18912


14612. Clark Goodbread

 - GFG - A
 - Newspaper Article (St Johnsville Enterprise, NY, July, undated, 191-)
  Clark Goodbread, aged 20 years, was drowned while trying to swim across the Barge Canal at Mdndenville Sunday afternoon in company with Leo and Ralph Van SJyke. Young Goodbread who was not a good swimmer, became frightened when nearly in the middle of the river and started to return to the shore, when one of the Van Slyke brothers went to his aseistance.
  Goodbread seized him around the neck and nearly pulled him down with him but let go and sank.
  Coroner Simons was called on case. He is survived by his father, John Goodbread with whom he resided on the Clarence Crouse farm at Mindenville, three brothers, James, Frank and Ward and four sisters, Olive, Rita, Lucile and Zelda. The funeral was held today at 11 a. m. at the home with the Rev. Dr. B. E. Fake of St. Paul's Lutheran church officiating.


14616. James Goodbred

 - GFG - A
 - James Goodbred and Gertrude Thorpe are 6th cousins.  Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.


Gertrude T Thorpe

 - GFG - B
 - James Goodbred and Gertrude Thorpe are 6th cousins.  Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
 - 1920 census, Utica (Ward 11), Oneida, NY - Faxton Hospital - ... Thorpe Gertrude, ae 19, born in NY, parents born in NY, Nurse Hospital; ....
 - Where was she during the 1930 census?


Marriage Notes for James Goodbred and Gertrude T Thorpe

 - Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, August 6, 1941)
  Miss Gertrude Thorpe and James Goodbread were married Saturday at the Baptist parsonage in Little Falls by the Rev. Charles B. Allnatt, pastor. Attendants were Mrs. Zelda Walte, Mindenville, sister of the bridegroom, and Robert Thorpe, Little Falls, brother of the bride.
  The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Thorpe of Little Falls and is a graduate of the Little Falls High School and the Faxton Hospital Nursing School in Utica. The bridegroom, son of John Goodbread of Mindenville, is employed by Foster Thomas, local interior decorator.


14619. Zelda Goodbread

 - GFG - A
 - 1940 census, Little Falls, Herkimer, NY, (673 E Main) fam # 223 (?) - Living with her brother-in-law Newell Haberman.

 - Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, December 10, 1986)
  Zelda Waite, 75, of Rockton Plaza, Little Falls, died Dec. 2, in Little Falls Hospital, where she had been a patient since Nov. 2.
  Born in Indian Castle on May 18,1911, she was the daughter of John and Iva Suits Goodbread. She was married to Arthur L. Waite on Oct. 12, 1935. He died Oct. 24, 1979.
  She was employed for several years as a clerk in various stores including F.W. Woolworth, Trask's and the Boston Store, retiring eight years ago. She was of the Protestant faith.
  Survivors include a brother, James Goodbread, Little Falls; two sisters, Lucille Haberman, Little Falls, Olive Conrad, Amsterdam; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
  Funeral services were conducted Dec. 5, at 11 a.m., from the Maginnis-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. James E. Fletcher, pastor of the United Methodist Church, St. Johnsville, officiating. Burial was made in Hagaman Cemetery.


Arthur Lauren Waite

 - He resided at 54 Pulaski, Amsterdam, NY, when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a packer by Jung ---? and listed Mrs. Caroline Waite as his closest relative.
 - 1940 census, Miinden, Montgomery, NY, (RD # 1, Fort Plain) fam # 110 - Wait Arthur, rents his home, ae 47, 8th grade, born in NY, family relocated from Amsterdam, NY, Weaver; Zelda, wife, ae 38, 8th grade, born in NY, Machine Operator - Shoe Manufacturing Plant; Goodbred John, father-in-law, ae 73, widower, 2nd grade, born in NY.


Marriage Notes for Zelda Goodbread and Arthur Lauren Waite

 - Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Monday, October 14, 1935)
  The marriage of Miss Zelda Goodbread, daughter of John Goodbread, and Arthur Waite, son of Mrs. Caroline Waite, both of Amsterdam, took place Sunday at the parsonage of St. Paul's Church, Little Falls. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Truman Menadue. The bridal couple were attended by Mrs. Newell Haberman and James Goodbread, sister and brother of the bride.


7711. Uriah Goodbread

 - GFG # A 808
 - 1900 census, Danube, Herkimer, NY, fam # 206 - Goodbread Uriah, b. Jun 1868, ae 31, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, rents his home; Maggie, wife, b. Jan 1866, ae 32, married 11 yr, 3 children, 2 living, born in IL, parents born in NY; Nellie M, daughter, b. Feb 1892, ae 8, born in NY; Irving, son, b. Jan 1899, ae 1; Snyder Benjamin, servant, b. Feb 1881, ae 19, born in NY, parents born in NY.
 - 1920 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (Mindenville Road) fam # 57 - Goodbread Uriah, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 50, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm; Margaret, wife, born in IL, parents born in  NY; Irving, son, ae 21, born in NY, Farmer - Home Farm; Ada E, daughter, ae 16; Clarence, brother, ae 42, Farmer - Home Farm.


Margaret Iva Suits

 - 1930 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 152 - Goodbread Margaret, owns her home with a value of $3500, owns a radio, ae 63, widow, born in IL, father born in IL, mother born inNY, Farmer - Dairy Farm; Ada, daughter, ae 26, born inNY, father born in NY, mother born in IL; Irving, son, ae 30, Farmer - General Farm; Billington Ambrose, hired man, ae 75, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Farm.
 - 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (RD #1 Fort Plain) fam # 106 - Goodbred (sic) Margret, ae 72, widow, 8th grade, born in IL; Irving, son, ae 40, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Hired Hand - Mother's Farm; Thorpe Ada, daughter, ae 36, 8th grade, born in NY, Owner - Restaurant; Glen, son-in-law, ae 42, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Hired Hand, Private Farm; ( additional Hired Hand).


14622. Irving Reid Goodbread

 - GFG # A1416
 - not married (GFG)
 - He resided at RD #1 Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY when he registyered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was employed as a farmer by his father Uriah and listed Margared Goodbread as his closest relative.
 - 1930 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 152 - Living with his mother.

 - Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, December 17, 1943)
  St Johnsville ... Irving Reid Goodbred, 44. of Mindenville, died Tuesday night in Little Falls hospital, soon after being admitted. Mr. Goodbred had been in failing health for some time, and about a week ago was stricken with influenza. Wfhen his condition became critical, he was transferred to the hospital, but lived only about half an hour.
  Born in the Town of Danube January 18, 1899, he was the son of the late Uriah Goodbread, and Margaret Suits Goodbred. He spent, most of his life in Mindenville, Town of Minden, where he was a farmer.
  Surviving besides his mother, are teo sisters. Mrs. Millard Sheldon and Mrs. Glen Thorpe, both of Mindenville. He never married.
  The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 at the home withRev. Albert B. Hotchkiss, formaer pastor of Grace Congregational Chrisian church, officiating. The body will be placed in the vault for burial in the spring in Prospect View Cemetery here.


14623. Ada E Goodbread

 - GFG # A 1415
 - Glen John Thorp and Ada E Goodbread are 6th cousins.  Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
 - 1930 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 152 - Living with her mother.

 - Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, February 8, 1963)
  Mrs. Ada Thorpe, 79, of Fort Plain RD 1.,(Mindenville) died early Thursday morning in Little Falls Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks. She had been in failing health for several months.
  Born in Mindenvilie, March 6, 1903, she was the daughter of Uriah and Margaret Suits Goodbred.  She was married to Glen Thorpe, who died in 1976.
  She had resided her entire life in Mindenvilie. For several years she owned and operated the White Cabin Restaurant there.
  She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church.
  Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Millard (Nellie) Sheldon and a greatnephew, Stanley Sheldon, both of Mindenvilie, and several cousins.
  Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the C. Curtis Lull Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Vandegriessen, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in St. Johnsville Cemetery in the spring


Glen John Thorp

 - GFG - B
 - Glen John Thorp and Ada E Goodbread are 6th cousins.  Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
 - He resided at 57 W. Monroe, Little Falls, Herkimer, NY, when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a machine operator by Remington M.M. C. Co and listed Benjamin T Thorp as his closest relative.
 - 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (RD #1 Fort Plain) fam # 106 - He and his wife were livign with his mother-in-law.

 - Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, Jan 20, 1976)
  Glen J. Thorpe, 78, who resided near Mindenville, died Tuesday afternoon in Little Falls Hospital, where he had been a patient one day. He was removed to the hospital by SAVAC on Monday, after suffering a heart attack in his home.
  Born in Little Falls on Sept. 1, 1897, he was the sun of Benjamin and Nellie Van Etten Thorpe. He was married to Ada Goodbread on April 9,1932 and she survives.
  He was a graduate of Little Falls High School and had been employed for more than 20 years on Lock 16 of the New York State Barge Canal at Mindenville prior to his retirement a number of years ago.
  Survivors in addition to the widow include a brother, Robert Thorpe, Rochester: two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Klock and Mrs. Gertrude Goodbread, both of Little Falls.
  Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the C. Curtis Lull Funeral Home, St. Johnsville, with the Rev. Robert Gram, pastor of St. John's Reformed Church, officiating. Interment will be made in St. Johnsville Cemetery at a later date.


7714. Katherine Lasher

 - GFG - A
 - 1930 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY (9 Nellis Street) Fam # 2 - Living with her son-in-law Andrew Melick.

 - Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, November 18, 1939)
  Mrs. Kate Billington, 78, died at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs. Peter Beck, in Nelliston, Thursday after a brief illness. Mrs. Billington was born in the Town of Palatine August 4, 1861, the daughter of George and Mary Getman Lasher and had spent her entire life in the Town of Palatine. The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harold Lampman and Mrs. Andrew Melick of Nelliston. The funeral will be held on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harold Lampman in Nelliston. Rev. C. R. Hamilton, Pastor of the Fort Plain Baptist church officiating. Interment will b emade in the Fort Plain Cemetery.


George H Billington

 - 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 192 - Billington George H, ae 20, works in Saw Mill, born in NY, parents born in NY; Catherine, ae 17, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ida May, ae 7/12, born in Nov, daughter, born in NY; Goodbread Terry, ae 10, boarder. [living next to his in-laws]
 - 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 204 - Billington George, b. Mar 1860, ae 40, married 21 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Engineer - Stationary, rents his home; Kate, wife, b. Aug 1862, ae 37, married 21 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ida May, daughter, b. Nov 1879, ae 20, born in NY, Winder - Knitting Mill; Charley, son, b. Oct 1881, ae 18, Spooler - Knitting Mill; Libbie, daughter, b. Apr 1885, ae 15, Label Machine - ---; Lasher Beorge B, father-in-law, b. Apr 1840, ae 60, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Band Sawyer - Sawmill.
 - 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY (Berthand Street) fam # 64 - Billington Geoege H, ae 50, married 30 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Engineer - Barge Canal, rents his home; Kate, wife, ae 48, married 30 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Melick Andrew, son-in-law, ae 29, married 8 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Furnter (?) Furniture Shop;  Libbie, daughter, ae 25, married 8 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, Trimmer - Knitting Mill; George L, grandson, ae 5, born in NY.
 - 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 26 - Billington George H, rents his home, ae 59, born in NY, parents born in NY, Fireman - Furniture -Shop; Kate, wife, ae 57, born in NY, parents born in NY, Dress Maker - At Home; Lelah, head, ae 35, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Rib Server - Knitting Mill; Harrol (?) son [grandson], ae 16, born in NY, parents born in NY, Turner, Knitting Mill.

 - Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, April 11, 1923)
  FORT PLAIN, April 10 — George H. Billington. aged 63 years, a well known resident of Nelliston, died Sunday noon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Andrew Melick. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Billington was an engineer by profession. He was a son of the lata Josish and Margaret Duesler Billington and was born in the town of Palatine and spent practically his entire life in the vicinity where he died. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs, Meliek and Mrs. Harold Lampman; one brother, Oliver Billington, and a sister, Mrs. Peter Beck, all of Nelliston. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Meliek Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. the Rev. Leon Davis, pastor of the Baptist. church officiating. Interment will be made is the Fort Plain cemetery.