- 1930 census, Hartford (District 86) Hartford, CT, fam # 359 - Carner Leland T, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 33, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY, Wholesale Distributer - Electrical Supplies; Anas-sia, wife, ae 28, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Richard L, son, ae 7, born in NY; Robert W, son, ae 6.
- 1940 census, Manlius, Onondaga, NY, (109 Moultn (?) St) fam # 97 - Carner Leland, rents his home, ae 43, 1 yr college, born in NY, family relocated from Dedham, MA, Salesman - Laundry Supplies; Anastacia, wife, ae 38, 2 yr HS, born in NY; Richard, son, ae 17, 3 yr HS, born in NY, Delivering Newspapers - Newspaper; Robert, son, ae 16, 2 yr HS; Gloria, daughter, ae 9, 3rd grade, born in CT; Priscilla, daughter, ae 6, born in MA; Moak Bertha, mother-in-law, ae 61, widow, 4 yr HS, born in NY.- Obituary (Oswego Valley News, NY, Wednesday, September 6, 1978)
Leland T. Carner, 117 Smith St., Manlius, died Friday, Aug. 25 in Community General Hospital, Syracuse, after a short illness. He was 81 years old.
He was a former resident of Fulton and graduated from Fulton High School in 1915. A member of the First Methodist Church of Fulton for a good many years. At present a member of the Manlius Methodist Church.
He was a World War I veteran and attended Colgate University. He was also noted as an accomplished musician.
He is survived by his wife Ann W. Carner, two sons, Richard, Miami, Fla. and Robert, Manlius, two daughters Mrs. Priscilla McCann and Mrs. Gloria Miller, Manlius, a sister, Mrs. Harold Blake Sr., Fulton, also twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The funeral service was Monday, Aug. 28 at the Newell Funeral Home in Manlius. The Rev. Frank Clayton officiating with interment in the Manlius Cemetery.
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- Newspaper Article (Fulton Times, NY, December, 1908)
416 Utica St.
Fulton N. Y.
Dear Santa Claus, I am so glad you want the little children to write to you this year.
O. Santa, I want a big black-haired doll and a big carriage to wheel her in. I would like a story book and some candy, but if you bring me the big dolly and big carriage I won't ask you for anything else.
Your little friend,
Frances Carner.
December 4, 1908.- Obituary (unsourced)
Frances C. Blake, 98, formerly of 315 Walradt Street, Fulton, died Friday, June 29, at St. Luke
Health Service, Oswego.
A native of Fulton, Mrs. Blake was a life resident.
She had owned and operated an African violet business in her home for many years. She had
previously worked at Armstrong World Industries and the Walradt Elementary School both in Fulton.
Mrs. Blake was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Fulton, and was a girl scout leader at the church. She was a member of Elizabeth Chapter 105, Order of the Eastern Star in Fulton.
Surviving are two sons, Harold A. Blake, Jr. of Fulton and Bernard B. Blake of Oswego; six
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several great great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services were held Tuesday at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. The Reverend Jeffrey Knox officiated.
Burial was at Mount Adnah Cemetery, Fulton.
- 1930 census, Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, (1521 South street) fam # 364 - Blake Harold, rents his home, ae 28, married at age 20, born in NY, father born in England, mother born in NY, Machineist - Pressing Machine; Frances, wife, ae 27, married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold, son, ae 6, born in NY; Bernard, son, ae 3 4/12.
- 1940 census, Fulton, Oswego, NY, (467 Park Street) fam # 166 - Blake Harold, rents hi shome, ae 38, 2 yr HS, born inNY, Machinist - Cork Company; Frances, wife, ae 37, 3 yr HS, born in NY, Cook - Cork Company; Harold Jr, son, ae 16, 1 yr HS, bonr in NY; Bernard, son, ae 13, 5th grade.- Obituary (Oswego Palladium, NY, April, undated, 1982)
FULTON - Harold A. Blake Sr, 80, of 316 Walradt St., Fulton, died Wednesday morning at his home after a long illness.
He was born in Phoenix and lived in the Fulton area most of his life.
He was a retired machinist and formerly worked at Sealright Corp. A Marine Corps veteran, he was a member of the First
United Methodist Church, Hiram Lodge F&AM, and was a recipient of the Grand Lodge Dedicated Service Award.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Carner Blake; two sons, Harold A. Jr. and Bernard B , both of Fulton; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Foster Funeral Home, the Rev. Allison Wood and the Rev. Jeffrey Knox officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Adnah Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Frances Ruth Carner and Harold Arthur Blake
- Engagement Announcement (The Fulton Patriot, NY, Wednesday, September 20, 1922)
At the gathering of, the Standard Bearers class of the First M. E. Sunday school last Wednesday at the home of Miss Beatrice Newton, Walradt street, the eveft was made a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Frances Carner, whose engagement, to Harold Blake has been announced. Miss Carner was. the recipient of many appropriate gifts.
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- He resided at 509 Columbus Ave, Suite 3, Boston MA, when he registered for the WWI draft. He was employed as Treasurer of the Mauee (?) Nov. & Motel Co., Malden MA. He lists his closest relative as his wife, residing at 172 Pauling, Ave, Troy, NY.
- 1920 census, Troy (Ward 5) Rensselaer, NY (172 Pawling Avenue) fam # 381 - Getman Archie R, rents his home, ae 45, born in KY, parents born in NY, Bookkeeper - Celluloid Co.; Ella M, wife, ae 45, born in NY, parents born in NY; Martha C, daughter, ae 16, born in NY; Conde Lucy A, mother-in-law, ae 70, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY. (He was laso listed as a lodger in the YMCA, Pleasant Street, Malden, Middlesex, MA.)
- 1930 census, Arlington (Dist 168) Middlesex, MA, fam # 249 - Getman Archie R, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 56, first married at age 21, born in KY, parents born in NY, Acct Manager - Life Insurance; Louise C, wife, ae 43, first married at age 17, born in NY, parents born in NY; Jordan Harry J, brother-in-law, ae 53, married at age 36 born in NY, parents born in NY, Postal Clerk - Railway PO; Florence J, sister-in-law, ae 53, married, ae 17, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Troy, Rensselaer, NY, (District 98) fam # 229 -Living with her son-in-law Donald Williams.
- 1940 census, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, NY, (22 Grand Ave) fam # 145 - Living with her son-in-law Donald Williams.
Marriage Notes for Archie Robinson Getman and Edla Martha Conde
- Wedding Announcement (Albany Morning Express, NY, April, undated, 1895)
The parlors of the dwelling of George K.. Conde, on Third avenue, were the scene of a wedding yesterday morning, when their daughter, Miss Edla Conde, was united in marriage to Archie R. Getman, of the firm of Getman & Conde, lumber dealers, The house was tastefully trimmed with plants and flowers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C, B. F. Pease, and was witnessed by only the near relatives of the parties. The bride were a fawn colored, broadcloth traveling dress. The ceremony was performed at 11 o'clock, and at 1 o'clock a wedding breakfast was served, after which the couple left for a trip to New York.
- Parentage presumed based on 1900 census listing.
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- He listed his address as Orchard Park, Erie Co, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12 [1918]) His occupation is listed as Civil Engineer and he was evidently self employed.
- 1920 census, East Hamburg (Dist 288) Erie, NY (Clark Street) fam # 286 - Getman Charles W, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 33, born in NY, parents born in NY, Civil Engineer - White and Getman; Margaret, wife, ae 31, born in NY, father born in MI, mother born in NY; Mary, daughter, ae 7, born in NY; Charles, son, ae 6; John, son, ae 4; Peter, son, ae 3; Meyer Bertha, servant, ae 19, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Orchard Park (Dist 395) Erie, NY (84 Clark St) fam # 123 - Getman Charles W, owns his home with a value of $6000, owns a radio, ae 43, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Civil Engineer - White and Getman; Margaret H, wife, ae 41, married at age 22, born in NY, father born in MI, mother born in NY; Mary T, daughter, ae 17, born in NY; Charles W, son, ae 16; John H, son, ae 14; Peter M, son, ae 13; David N, son, ae 10; Theodore, son, ae 6; Heberly William, father-in-law, ae 70 married at ae 23, born in MI, father born in Germany, mother born in MI; Mary Y, mother-in-law, ae 68, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in Ireland.- Obituary (Courier, October 20, 1941)
Charles W. Getman the man who sketched the scene of the crime in every celebrated murder case in the courts of Erie County for two decades, is dead.
A practicing civil engineer for 35 years, Mr. Getman died yesterday om the Rochester home of his daughter, Mrs. Vincent Carroll. Funeral services will be held in his home at 389 Jersey Street, at 9:30 a.m. and in Holy Angels' Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Getman suffered a stroke last February but recovered sufficiently to conduct his business throughout the summer and up to the time of his death.
Mr. Getman was 55 years old. born in Buffalo, he was educated at School 35 and old Central High School.
For 30 years he was a partner in the engineering firm of White & Getman and during his career supervised important public works in Central New York besides being in charge of the construction of sewage systems for the City of Lackawana.
Mr. Getman was probably the best known as the "groundwork" witness for the prosecution during the terms of three district attorneys, Guy B. Moore, Walter C. Newcomb and Leo J. Hagerty, incumbent.
He was the man who reduced the scene of the crime to inches and feet with pencil and paper and explained his maps for the benefit of the scores of juries which decided the fate of Erie County's more notorious murders during the last twenty years.
He also testified in hundreds of negligence cases in the civil courts, being called upon as an expert witness to sketch scenes of accidents which led to litigation.
Mr. Getman was a member of Buffalo Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Heberty Getman: two daughters, Mrs. Carroll and Nancy Getman; five sons, Charles Jr., John, Peter, David and Theodore, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Scanlan.
Marriage Notes for Charles William Getman and Margarette Heberly
- Wedding Announcement (Buffalo Courier, NY, September 5, 1910)
The marriage of Miss Margaret Heberly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Heberly, to Charles Getman will be solemnized this morning at 8 o'clock at Holy Angels Church, Rev. Father Kirwin officiating. Miss Marie Griffin Heberty will be hear sister's attendant and Lieut. Walter Hale Frank will be best man.
A wedding breakfast will follow at the home of the bride's parents in Porter Avenue.
Miss Gertrude Cochrane of Porter Avenue gave a luncheon on Saturday in honor of Miss Heberly.
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- 1920 census, Buffalo (Ward 20) Erie, NY, (273 Summit Avenue) fam # 166 - Scanlon Margaret G, owns her home with a mortgage, ae 32, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Teacher - Grammar School; Mary M, daughter, ae 5, born in NY, parents born in NY; Alice E, daughter, ae 2 11/12; Getman Mary C, mother, ae 63, widow, born in NY, parents born in Ireland. [sharing the dwelling with her in-laws]
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- 1860 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 86 - Benjamin Sitterly, ae 44, Farmer with real estate valued at $6500 and personal property of $1000, born in NY; Lucinda, ae 44, born in NY; James Putman, ae 16, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Emily Grey, ae 13, Servant, born in NY; Susan Suits, ae 18, Servant, born in NY; Herman Smger, ae 20, Day Laborer, born in Germany.
- 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 62 -Living with her son-in-law Robert Filmer.- Obituary (The Utica Observer-Dispatch, NY, Friday, May 9, 1924)
Mrs Ella Gray Putnam, widow of James Putnam, died at 7:30 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alvina Little, 316 Elizabeth Street, after an illness of two years.
Mrs. Putnam was a native of Ephratah, N.Y., but spent the major portion of her life in Palatine Bridge. Fourteen years ago, Mr. Putnam died and for the last two years, Mrs. Putnam had been living in Pittsburgh, having come to her daughter's here a week ago. She was a member of the Lutheran Church.
The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Little and Mrs. Addie Schwabrow, one brother, Charles Gray, and a half brother, Jacob Eacker, both of Stone Arabia;one sister, Mrs. Alvina Hime and a half sister, Mrs Laning, also of Stone Arabia.
- What happened to this family ?
- 1860 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 86 - Benjamin Sitterly, ae 44, Farmer with real estate valued at $6500 and personal property of $1000, born in NY; Lucinda, ae 44, born in NY; James Putman, ae 16, Farm Laborer, born in NY; Emily Grey, ae 13, Servant, born in NY; Susan Suits, ae 18, Servant, born in NY; Herman Smger, ae 20, Day Laborer, born in Germany.
- 1870 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 348 - Putman, James, ae 24, Farmer with real estate valued at $18,000 and personal property of $3000, born in NY; Ellen, ae 23, Keeping House, born in NY; Willard, ae 1, born in NY; Sherwood George, ae 16, Laborer, born in Germany.
- 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 117 - Putman James, ae 36, Farm Laborer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Elen, ae 33, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Wilard, ae 11, son, born in NY; John, ae 9, son; Addie, ae 7, daughter; Charles P, ae 10/12, son.
- 1892 NYS census, Palatine, Montgomery - Putman John, ae 22, born in US, Painter; Millard (sic), ae 24, Laborer; James, ae 47, born in US, Painter; Ellen, ae 45, born in US; Charlie, ae 13; Emma, ae 10; Lavina (sic), ae 4.
- 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 122 - Putman James, b. Jun 1844, ae 55, married 30 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, House Painter, owns his home with a mortgage; Ellen, wife, b Nov 1847, ae 52, married 30 yr, 8 children, 5 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Private House Servant; Alvira, daughter, b. Feb 1888, ae 12, born in NY; Charles, son, b. Aug 1879, ae 20, House Painter.- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening recorder, NY, undated)
Canajoharie, March 21.—James Putman died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at his home in Palatine. He has been ill for some time of Bright's disease and for the past five weeks confined to his bed. Mr. Putman was born 66 years ago In (he town of Root, and 42 years ago, married Ellen Grey, of Ephratah. For many years he has been a resident of Palatine, where he was well and favorably known. He was a painter by trade and has done a large amount of contract work in that line in the locality where he has long resided.
He is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. John Schwabrow, of Pittsburg, Pa., Mrs. Robert Filmer, of Palatine Bridge, and Miss Alvina Putman. of Palatine. The funeral will be hold on Thursday at 11 a. m. at the house. The Rev. W. M. Baum. D. D., pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran church, will officiate.
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- 1900 census, Utica (Ward 14) Oneida, NY (Utica State Hospital) Putnam Willard, patient, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Utica Herald Dispatch, NY, Saturday, November 25, 1905)
Canajoharie, Nov. 25 - William [sic] Putnam died at the Utica State Hospital yesterday. He was 36 years of age and had been a patient at the Utica institutuion for 12 years. His illness dates from a sunstroke followed by fever. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Putnam of Palatine. His body was brought home today and the funeral will probably be held Monday. Besides his parents three sisters survive. Mrs. Robert Flinter (?) and Miss Alvina Putnam of theis village and Mrs. John Schwabrow of Pittsburg.
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- Death Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Thursday, December 11, 1902)
Canajoharie ... Charles Putman died Monday night at the home of his father, James Putman, in Palatine, after a severe illness with typhoid fever. Mr. Putman was 23 years of age, and before his illness was the picture of rugged health. Besides his parents be is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John Schwabrow of Pittsburg. Mrs. Robert J. Filmer of this village and Miss Almira Putman of Palatine.
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- What happend to her ?
- Where was he during the 1910 census ?
- 1917 - He resided at 508 Lafayette, Utica, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917). He was unmarried and employed as a barkeeper.
- 1920 census, Utica (Ward 10), Onieda, NY (601 South St) fam # 163 - Little Harry J, rents his home, ae 32, born in NY, parents born in NY, Proprietor - Cafeteria; Elvira May, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY; (1 boarder).- Death Announcement (Utica Daily Press, Saturday March 17, 1945
DIED - In this city, Friday, March 16, 1925, Harry J. Little.
Marriage Notes for Alvina May Putman and Harry J Little
- Wedding Announcement (Utica Herald-Dispatch, NY, Saturday, December 1, 1917)
Canajoharie - ... A very pretty wedding took place At the. home of Mrs. James Putman in Palatine yesterday afternoon when her daughter. Miss Alvina Putman, and Harry J. Little of Utica were united in marriage by the Rev. William M. Baum. D. D., pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church of this village.
The ceremony took place in the parlor at 1 o'clock and was witnessed by about 40 friend's and relatives of the young couple. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Amlet of Utica. Miss Alice Wesaeldine acted as ring bearer and the flower girls were the Misses Doris and Evelyn Filmer. They received a number of useful wedding presents.
After the ceremony the bridal party and guests assembled in the dining room, where a sumptuous repast was served. The bride, who is a native of Palatine, has resided in Utiica for the past few years, where she's well known, as is also the groom.
After enjoying a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Little will make their future home in Utica.
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- 1860 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY (Palatine Bridge PO) fam # 350 - Living with and working for his uncle Reuben Gramps.
- 1870 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 44 - Gray Sidney, ae 49, Farmer with real estate valued at $12,000 and personal property of $8000, born in NY; Anna A, ae 46, Keeping House, born in NY; Alva, ae 17, born in NY; Charles, ae 14; Willard, ae 5; Cora, ae 8; Edward, ae 20, Laborer, born in NY; Smith Sarah, ae 15, Domestic Servant, born in NY. [relationship to Sidney, unknown] [living next to the household where Catherine was a servant]
- 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 6 - Gray Edward G, ae 35, Laborer, born in NY, parents born in NY; Catharine J, ae 26, wife, Keeping House, born n NY, parents born in NY; James E, ae 7, son, born in NY; John S, ae 5, son.
- 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 55 - Gray Edward G, b. Nov 1849, ae 50, married 28 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, rents his home; Catherine Jane, wife, b. Jul 1853, ae 46, married 28 yr, 4 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; James E, son, b. Nov 1872, ae 27, born in NY, Farm Laborer; John S, son, b. Dec 1874, ae 25, Carpenter; Earl R, son, b. Jun 1892, ae 7; Roscoe F, son, b. Mar 1895, ae 5; Weaver Nancy, servant, b. Apr 1877, ae 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Servant; Wick Henry, servant, b. Jan 1860, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer; Hardnette John, servant, b. Nov 1874, ae 25, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer. [living next to his uncle Harvey Gramps]
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 135 - Gray Edward, ae 60, married 38 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm, rents his home; Katherine, ae 56, married 38 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; James, son, ae 37, married 1 yr, born in NY, Farm Laborer - Home Farm; Gertrude, daughter-in-law, ae 28, born in NY, parents born in NY; Earl, son, ae 17, Farm Laborer - Home Farm; Roscoe, son, ae 15. [living next to his uncle Harvey Gramps]- Obituary (The Morning Herlad, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, January 29, 1916)
Edward G. Gray, aged sixty-six years, died Wednesday at his home at Stone Arabia. He had been in poor health for a long time. He was one of the best known residents of Stone Arabia and many friends will regret his death. His parents were the late John and Mary Gramps Gray.
Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, John and James of Nellison and Roscoe and Earl of Stone Arabia; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Putnam of Palatine Bridge and Mrs. Jacob Hime of Stone Arabia; two brothers, William of Ephratah and Charles P. of Stone Arabia; also a step-sister and step- brother, Mrs. Adelbert Laning and Jacob Eacker of Stone Arabia.
The funeral will be held at the late home in Stone Arabia, this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Wagschal officiating. The body will be taken to Fort Plain and the interment made in the Fort Plain cemetery.
- 1870 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 43 - Gray Samuel, ae 54, Farmer with real estate valued at $15,000 and personal property of $15,000, born in NY; Nancy, ae 48, Keeping House, born in NY; Elizabeth, ae 81, born in NY; Andrew, ae 26, born in NY; Biron, ae 19; Ida, ae 12; Nancy C, ae 20; Parris Catherine, ae 16, Domestic Servant, born in NY; Nellis Clark, ae 19, Laborer, born in NY; Samual A, ae 1, born in NY. [living next to where Edward gray was working as a farm laborer.]
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- He resided at RD # 1, Ft Plain, Montgomery, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 17, 1918) He was self employed as a farmer and listed Gertrude Gray as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 157 - Gray James E, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 47, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy Farm; Gertrude, wife, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY, Helper - Hoome Farm.
- 1930 census, Nelliston, Montgomery, NY, (24 Stone Arabia Road) fam # 162 - Gray Gertrude, owns her home with a value of $2500, owns a radio, ae 48, widow, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Housekeeper - Private Family; Holland Issac, father, ae 74, widower, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Odd Jobs.
- Obituary (EVENING RECORDER, AMSTERDAM, N.Y., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1958)
FORT PLAIN - Mrs. Gertrude Gray, 77, widow of James Gray, died Wednesday noon at Amsterdam City Hospital. She had been ill for many weeks. Born Oct 31, 1881 in the Town of Palatine, she was the daughter of Isaac and Catherine Steenburg Holland.
Mrs. Gray was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fort Plain, and its Dorcas Society. She was also a member of the Rehekahs.
Survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins.
The body was removed to the Gray funeral home, Fort Plain, where services will be held Saturday at 2:30 pm. with the Rev. Richard Rieger, pastor of St. Paul's Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. The Rebekah ritual will he held Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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- 1910 census, Palatine, (Nelliston) Montgomery, NY, (South Main) fam # 11 - Gray John S, ae 35, married 9 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - House, owns his home without a mortgage; Ella M, wife, ae 26, married 9 yr, no children, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in PAa.
- He resided in Nelliston, Montgomery, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was employed by the State of New York as a public works foreman. He listed Ella M Gray as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Palatine (Nelliston), Montgomery, NY, fam # 22 - Gray John S, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 45, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - House; Ella M, wife, ae 36, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 102 - Gray John P, owns his home with a value of $6000, owns a radio, ae 55, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Construction; Ella M, wife, ae 46, married at age 17, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (The Morning Herlad, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, November 29, 1933)
John S. Gray, 68, died Monday evening at his home in the Town of Palatine. Mr. Gray was born December 13, 1874 in the Town of Palatine, the son, of Edward and Catherine Paris Gray.
The survivors are his wife who was Ella Rockwell; two brothers, Earl Gray of Fonda, and Roscoe Gray, Town of Palatine.
The funeral will be at the home Friday at 2 P. M., the Rev. E. R. Krulzenga, pastor of the Fort Plain Reformed church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Fort Plain cemetery.
- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Tuesday, February 4, 1964)
Fort Plain - Mrs. Ella Gray 80, widow of John Gray, died Saturday in Sarasota. Fla.
She was born in Sloansville, daughter of Frank and Ida Backus Rockwell.
She spent summers near Nelliston and winters in Florida.
Mrs. Gray leaves three brothers, Clarence Rockwell, of Fort Plain RD 3. Elmer Rockwell of Herkimer and Floyd Rockwell of Frankfort.
Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery.
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- 1917 - He resided in Palatine, Montgomery Co, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed as a carpenter by Pearl England and was unmarried.
- 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 19 - Living with his brother Earl and his wife.
- 1930 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam $ 110 - Gray Rosco (sic) F, owns hi shome with a value of $5000, owns a radio, ae 34, married at age 29, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Building Construction; Irene L, wife, ae 29, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, Palatine Bridge Road) fam # 105 - Gray Roscoe, owns his home with a value of $4000, ae 45, 8th grade, born in NY, Carpenter - Self; Irene, wife, ae 39, 8th grade, born in NY.- Obituary (Amsterdam Recorder, NY, Thursday, April 20, 1967)
FORT PLAIN — Roscoe F. Gray, 72, of Fort Plain RD 2, died Wednesday morning at Veterans Administration Hospital in Albany, where he had been a patient for the past 10 days.
He was born in the Stone Arabia section of the Town of Palatine on March 31, 1895, the son of Edward and Katherine Paris Gray, and had been a lifelong area resident.
Prior to his retirement several years ago, he had been self-employed as a carpenter.
Mr. Gray was a veteran of World War 1, and had served with the U.S. Army in France. He was a member of Mohawk Valley Post 3275, VFW.
On June 28, 1924, he was married to Irene Long, who died April 3, 1961.
His only survivors are a nephew, Leland Gray, Johnstown, and cousins.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Swartz Funeral Home in Fort Plain. The Rev. Earl Van Leeuwen, pastor of the Canajoharie Reformed Church, will officiate.
Burial will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery, where a graveside military service will be held.
- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, April 4, 1961)
FORT PLAIN—Mrs. Irene Gray, 60, wife of Roscoe Gray, died yesterday at her home, RD 2, Fort Plain, after a long illness.
She was born Nov. 28, 1900, in the Town of Palatine, the daughter of Frederick and Margaret Campbell Long, and lived in Palatine all her life. She was married in Johnstown on June 28, 1924, to Roscoe Gray, who survives.
Mrs. Gray was a member of the Stone Arabia Reformed Church and its Ladies' Aid Society, and was a past vice president of the Fort Plain American Legion Auxiliary and a past chief and present secretary of Mohawk Valley Temple 2, Pythian Sisters.
Survivors besides her husband are two sisters, Mrs. Effie Whitbeck, Palmer, N.Y., and Mrs. Hattie Bender, Auriesville; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Swartz funeral home, Fort Plain, the Rev. Gordon Alexander, pastor of the Stone Arabia Reformed Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Fort Plain Cemetery.
American Legion Auxiliary services will be held at 7:30 and Pythian rites at 8 p.m. tornorrow at the funeral home.
Marriage Notes for Roscoe Francis Gray and Irene Leona Long
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, June 30, 1924)
Miss Irene L. Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Long and Roscoe F. Gray, son of Mrs. Edward G. Gray both of Stone Arabia, were united in marriage at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the parsonage of the Reformed church. Rev. Royal A. Stanton, pastor of thaf church performed the ceremony.
The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Frohm of Palatine Bridge. The single ring ceremony was used. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left for a short honeymoon in Albany and upon their return they will make their home in Fort Plain.
- GFG # A 915
- AKA Lavina
- 1860 census, Palatine, Montogmery, NY (Palatine Bridge PO) fam # 329 - She and her mother were living with his step-father Oliver Eaker.
- 1920 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY (Prospect Street) fam # 49 - Living with hser son-in-law Fred Dorn.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (5 Whitmore Avenue) fam # 179 - Living with her son-in-law Fred Dorn.- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Saturday, June 1, 1935)
FORT PLAIN, June 1. — Mrs. Alvina Hime, aged 82, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Dillenbeck, in the Town of Palatine yesterday after having been an invalid for the past 12 years. The deceased was born in the Town of Palatine and was a daughter of the late James and Mary Gramps
Gray.
Besides the daughter mentioned, the deceased is survived by five sons, Karon, Johnstown, Charles, Ravena, Fred, Fonda, Jacob, Sammonsville, and Peter, Palatine Bridge; a daughter, Mrs. Fred Dorn, Johnstown; one brother, Charles. Town of Palatine, also eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at the Dillenback home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. A. W. Dillenback, Johnstown, and the Rev. Mr. Haverly, pastor of the Stone Arabia Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be made in Sand Flats Cemetery.
- 1870 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 350 - Living with his parents.
- 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 135 - Hime Jacob, ae 40, Farmer, born in NY, father born in France, mother born in NY; Levena, ae 27, wife, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Herman, ae 8, son, born in NY; John, ae 6, son; Aaron, ae 5, son; Charles, ae 3, son; Fred, ae 1, son; John N, ae 84, father, born in France, parents born in France.
- 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 204 - Hime Jacob, b. Feb 1835, ae 65, married 30 yr, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Alvina, wife, b. May 1853, ae 47, married 30 yr, 11 children, 9 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Peter, son, b. Jul 1884, ae 15, born in NY; Rebecca, daughter, b. Mar 1889, ae 11; Charles, grandson, b. Oct 1894, ae 5, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Paltine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 1 - Hime Jacob, ae 74, married 39 yr, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, rents his home; Elvina, wife, ae 57, married 39 yr, 11 children, 9 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Fred, son, ae 30, born in NY, Farmer - General Farm; Connelly Martin, hiredman, ae 32, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Farm Laborer - General Farm.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Johnstown, NY, Saturday, October 26, 1918)
Jacob Hime, one of the oldest and best known residents of the town of Palatine, died Thursday morning at his home in McKinley. Mr. Hime was born in the town of Palatine, February 16, 1835, and always resided in that town. He was a son of John A. Hime, and Rebecca Brower. In politics he was a staunch Democrat and had served his party as town collector.
Besides his widow he is survived by seven sons, Herman of Gloversville, Aaron of Johnstown, John and Charles of Palatine and Jacob of Fonda, together with two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Dillenbeck of Palatine.
The funeral will be held from his home this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. William M. Baum, D. D., pastor of St Mark's Lutheran church of this village, will conduct the service. Interment will be made in the cemetery,.
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- GFG # A 919
- GFG indicates he had a son William (GFG # 1552). It also identifies his son Lester (A 2128) as his grandson.
- 1860 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 101 - John Lipe Jr, ae 31, Farmer with real estate valued at $4000 and personal property of $1050, born in NY; Julia A, ae 31, born in NY; Nancy C, ae 6, born in NY; John S, ae 1; William Gray, ae 5, born in NY.
- 1870 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 442 - Living with his uncle Solomon Gray.
- 1880 Ephratah census, fam # 202 - Gray William, ae 25, Laborer; Rosina ae 22, wife, keeping house; Edward, ae 2, son.
- 1892 NYS census, Manheim, Herkimer, NY, image 13, left page, col 1 - Wm H Gray, ae 36, born in US, Farmer; Rosina, ae 34, born in US, wife; Edward, ae 13; Amos, ae 11; Lester, ae 10.
- 1900 census, Gloversville (Ward 6) Fulton, NY, (172 School Street) fam # 101 - Gray William, b. Dec 1855, ae 44, married 23 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Mason, rents his home; Rosina, wife, b. Dec 1857, ae 42, married 23 yr, 4 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Amos, son, b. Nov 1880, ae 19, married 1 yr, born in NY, Laborer - Mason; Geraldine, grandaughter, b. Jun 1900, ae 0, born in NY, parents born in NY; Jessie, daughter-in-law, b. May 1880, ae 20, married 1 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 65 - ae 56, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm, owns his home without a mortgage.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (East Road) fam # 35 - Grey William H, owns his home wiout a mortgage, ae 64, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Home Farm; Julia, wife, ae 55, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home.- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Monday, February 4, 1924)
St. Johnsville, Feb. 3 - William H. Gray, 61, died Sunday morning at his home in Lasselsville. Mr. Gray was held in high esteem in the vicinity where he resided, where his death will be greatly felt.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Amos Gray of St. Johnsville and Lester Gray, who resides west of this village, one brother, Charles Gray of Stone Arabia; two sisters who reside in Johnstown, and 14 grandchildren.
The funeral, in charge of Undertaker H. S. Van Antwerp, will be held from the Methodist Church at Lasselsville, Wednesday at 1 p. m., with a prayer service froom the home at 12 p. m.. Rev. J. D. Peppe (?) officiating. Interment is Prospect View Cemetery in this village.
- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Friday, March 25 1910)
March 25. — The funeral of Mrs. William H. Gray, of Ephratah who died at that place on Monday of apoplexy, at the age of 53 years, was held at the residence at 10 a. m. today, the Rev. Mr. Goodell, of Ephratah. officiating. The Interment was in Prospect cemetery, St. Johnsville. Mrs. Gray was of the Duesler family, a very extensive connection. Beside her husband she is survived by three sons, Edward Amos and Lester, all of St. Johnsville, one brother, William Duesler, of Gloversville. and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright, of Glovlersville, Mrs. Ida Johnson, of St. Johnsville, nnd Mrs. Jessie Argersinger of Lasselsville.
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (19 Main Street) fam # 563 - Gray Julia, rents her home, ae 69, widow, first married at age 15, born in NY, parents born in NY, House Keper - Private Home.
- GFG # A 916
- 1860 census, Palatine, Montogmery, NY (Palatine Bridge PO) fam # 329 - He and his mother were living with his step-father Oliver Eaker.
- 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 238 - Living with his step-father Oliver Eacker.
- 1880 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 134 - He and his wife were living with his mother-in-law.
- 1900 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fm # 190 - Gray Charles, b. May 1856, ae 44, married 20 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Butcher, rents his home; Eliza, wife, b. Dec 1862, ae 37, married 20 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in England; Libbie, daughter, b. Aug 1883, ae 16, born in NY; Effie, daughter, b. Jul 1886, ae 13; Daniel, son, b. Sep 1888, ae 11.
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 73 - Gray Charles P, ae 53, married 28 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Butcher - Own Account, owns his home without a mortgage; Lizie A, wife, ae 47, married 28 yr, 3 children, 2 living, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in England; Eacker Libbie, daughter, ae 26, married 8 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY; William J, son-in-law, ae 30, married 8 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Odd Jobs.
- 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 161 - Gray Charles P, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 64, born in NY, prents born in NY, Laborer - Town Highway; Eliza A, wife, ae 57, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in England.
- 1930 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, (State Road) fam # 93 - Gray Charles P, owns his home with a value of $1500, owns a radio, ae 76, first married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - town Highway; Eliza A, wife, ae 67, first married at age 18, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in England.- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Friday, November 29, 1935)
Charles P. Gray. 79. life-long resident of Stone Arabia, died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at the
home of His daughter. Mrs. William Banker. Palatine Bridge.
Mr. Gray was born at Stone Arabia on May 18, 1856, the son of John Gray and Mary Gramps Gray. He was a member of the East Stone Arabia Evangelical Church for 80 years, serving as a trustee for several years.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Eacker; one granddaughter, Mrs. DeLancey Leneker: one grandson, Gordon Eacker. and one great-grandson, Bart Leneker, all of Palatine Bridge.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:3O at the home of the daughter at Palatine Bridge. The Rev. E. C. Kindt, pastor of the East Stone Arabia Evangelical Church, will officiate and Interment will be made in the Fort Plain Cemetery.
- Obituary (THE MORNING HERALD, GLOVERSVILLE AND JOHNSTOWN, N. Y. TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1932)
Mrs. Eliza Ann Gray, wife of Charles P. Gray, passed away yesterday afternoon at 5:30 at her home in Stone Arabia following an Illness of the past two months. She had been in failing health for 15 years. Mrs. Gray was 69 years of age. She was born in the Town of Palatine and always resided in this vicinity. Mrs. Gray was a member of the Evangelical church of Stone Arabia since she was ten years of age. Mrs. Gray, a woman of fine Christian character, was a member of the Ladies Aid society and the Sunday school of the church. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. William J. Eacker ot Palatine Bridge; two grandchildren, Mrs. DeLancey Leneker and Gordon J. Eacker of Palatine Bridge; one great grandson. Barton D. Leneker of Palatine Bridge; two sisters, Mrs. Emma England, Palatine Bridge, Mrs. David A. Roller, Gloversville; two brothers, Ira Sitterly, Schenectady and Thomas Sitterly of Canajoharie, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
- GFG - A 1550
- 1910 census, Rutherford, Bergen, NJ, (16 Ayer Place), fam # 315 - Keiner E L, ae 29, married 5/12, born in NY, parents born in NY, Undertaker, rents his home; Effie, wife, ae 23, married 5/12, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- GFG - A 1549
- Obituary (AMSTERDAM EVENING RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1905)
Daniel, aged 17, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Gray, died at his home Thursday morning after a lingering illness, of heart disease. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at his home. Rev. W. J. Rosenthal officiating. Interment was made in the family plot at Ephratah Rural Cemetery. The deceased is survived by his parents, two sisters, Miss Effie Gray and Mrs. William J. Eacker, Jr., both of this place. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family.
- GFG # A 920
- 1900 census, Hudson (Ward 5) Columbia, NY, (912 Green Street) fam # 377 - Gray William, b. May 1861, ae 39, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, owns his home with a mortgage; Susannah McK, b. Apr 1862, ae 38, married 11 yr, 3 children, 2 living, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in CT; Margaret M, daughter, b. May 1894, ae 6, born in NY; Donald McK, son, b. Sep 1896, ae 3; Kirby Malisssa, servant, black, b. Oct 1881, ae 18, born in VA, parents born in VA, Servant.
- 1910 census, Hudson (Ward 5) Columbia, NY (886 Columbia Street) fam # 43 - Gray William I, ae 48, married 21 yr, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in CT, Merchant - Furniture, owns his home without a mortgage; Susanna, wife, ae 48, married 21 yr, 4 children, 3 living, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in CT; Margaret, daughter, ae 15, born in NY; Donald, son, ae 13; Justice, son, ae 8; Hanks Nellie, sister-in-law, ae 51, widow, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in CT, Bookeeper - Drug Store.
- 1920 census, Hudson (Ward 5) Columbia, NY, (95 Green Street) fam # 162 - Gray William I, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 58, born in NY, parents born in NY, Proprietor - Furniture Store; Suzana McK, wife, ae 57, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in Ct; Justice I, son, ae 18, born in NY, Clerk - Furniture Store; Hanks Nellie McK, sister-in-law, ae 60, widow, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Hudson, Columbia, NY (95 Green Street) fam # 45 - Gray William I, owns his home with a value of $15,000, owns a radio, ae 68, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Merchant - Furniture Store; Justus I, son, ae 28, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Merchant - Furniture Store; Julie C, daughter-in-law, ae 27, married at age 22, born in NJ, father born in Scotland, mother born in NY; Julie A, grandaughter, ae 2 7/12, born in NY; Hanks Nellie, sister-in-law, ae 71, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- Obituary (Albany Evening News, NY, Wednesday, December 14, 1927)
Death claimed three victims of automobile accidents last night and early today in the Capitol District. Two men and a woman seventy-one years old died.
The woman, Mrs. William 1. Gray of 95 Main street, Hudson, was struck by a skidding automobile in front of her home early last night. She died in Hudson City hospital, early today, from injuries including a fractured skull and pelvis and shock.
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A coroner's inquest is scheduled for today in the death of the Hudson woman. Arthur Martin, Jr., twenty-two, of 83 North Second street, Hudson, driver of the car which struck her down, is not held by police.
He told authorities that he saw the woman and applied his brakes, but that the car skidded. Mrs. Gray was struck by the right rear of the machine. She was unconscious when picked up by George Hickey, Sr., and Roland Miller, neighbors, and died without regaining consciousness.
She is survived by her husband, a leading merchant of Hudson; two sons, Donald and Justus Gray, and a daughter, Mrs. Madge Vail, all of Hudson.
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8047. Grace Van Rensselaer Gray
- AKA Grace Van Renssalaer Gray (Faudree)