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- Obituary (Utica Observer-Dispatch, NY, Monday, June 23, 1941)
Herkimer — Mrs. Rosabel Folts Helmer, 78, wife of Lester Helmer Kast Bridge, died in her home June 22, 1941, after an illness of about five weeks.
Mrs. Helmer was born in the homestead where she died, a daughter of William and Nancy Helmer Folts and a direct.descendant of Phillip Helmer who came to America from the Palatlnate in 1723.
She was a graduate of Fairfield Seminary and for seven years was postmistress of the countrymahs (?) Post Office, Kast Bridge. She was married Dec. 17, 1890.
Mrs. Helmer was a member of the Methodist Church and the Fort Dayton Grange.
Besides her husband she leaves a son, Howard P. Helmer; two daughters, Mrs. Harolw W. Ray, Herkimer and Mrs. Olin Osborne, Kast Bridge, and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Taylor Funeral Home, ----- St with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
- Operated a farm at Kast Bridge, Herkimer Co., NY.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 22, right page, col 1 - William Folts, ae 59, born in US, Farmer; Nancy M, ae 59, born in US; Blanch (?) Helmer, ae 14, born in US; Lester Helmer, ae 30, born in US, Farmer; Helen R, ae 30.
- 1900 census Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 166 - Folts William, Head, b. Jul 1833, ae 66, married 44 yr, Farmer, owns his home; Nancy M., wife, b. Feb 1834, ae 66, married 44, 3 children, 3 living; Helmer Lester G., Son-in-Law, b. Jun 1863, ae 37, married 10 yr, Farm Laborer; Rosabell, daughter, b. Sep 1862, married 10, 3 children, 3 living; Laura B., GrDtr, b. Dec 1891, ae 9; Naomi, GrDtr, b. Apr 1894, ae 6. Folts Howard, son, b. 1871, ae 29, Carpenter; Helmer Almria, sister-in-law, b. Nov 1871, ae 19; Howard, grandson, b. Apr 1899, ae 1.
- 1910 Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (Osborne Hill) fam # 21 - Helmer Lester G, ae 47, married 19 yr born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Rosabel, wife, ae 47, married 19 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lora B, daughter, ae 18, born in NY; Naomi, daughter, ae 16; Howard P, son, ae 10; Folts William, father-in-law, ae 76, married 54 yr; Nancy M, ae 76, married 54 yr, 3 children, 3 living; Helmer Elvira M, aunt by marriage, ae 69, born in NY.
- 1917 - HELMER, LESTER G (Rosabel) 2ch "Folts Place" farmer (hay) O 265a rd2 Herkimer Herkimer tn T H 14 1/8 (American Agriculturalist Farm Directory 1917)
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (Osborne Hill Rd) fam # 11 - Helmer Lester G, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 57, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - dairy; Rosa B, wife, ae 57, born in NY, parents born in NY; Howard P, son, ae 20, born in NY, Laborer - working out; Folts Nancy M, mother-in-law, ae 85, widow, born in NY; Helmer Elmira, aunt-in-law, ae 79, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (Osborne Hill Road) fam 141 - Helmer Lester G, ae 6, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - dairy; Helen R, wife, ae 68, married at age 28, born in NY, parents born in NY. [Sharing the dwelling with their son Howard and his family.]
- 1940 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 96 - Helmer Lester G, owns his home with a value of $1800, ae 77, 8th grade, born in NY; Rosabell, wife, ae 77, 2 yr college, born in NY.- Obituary (The Courier, Brookfield, NY, Thursday, December 16, 1948)
Lester Grant Helmer, 85, Herkimer, a direct descendant of a signer of the Declaration of Independance and of a Revolutionary scout, died Monday in his home, Kast Bridge, after a long illness.
He was a maternal descendant of Lyman Hall, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a paternal descendant of Phillip Helmer, Revolutionary War scout.
He was born Jan. 20, 1863, in the Town of Fairfield, a son of Philip and Angeline Hall Helmer. His marriage to Rosabelle Folts took place Dec. 17, 1890. Mrs. Helmer died seven years ago.
Mr. Helmer had operated a dairy farm for 60 years. He was widely known as breeder of Ayreshire cattle and was a member of the Ayreshire Breeders' Association.
For many years he lived with his mother, brothers and sisters on a farm about three miles north of Brookfield.
He was a member of the First Methodist Church, Herkimer, had been affiliated with Fort Dayton Grange since Dec. 27, 1906, and was a member of Herkimer County Pomona Grange.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Olin Osborne, Kast Bridge; Mrs. Harold Ray, Herkimer; a son, Howard P. Helmer, Herkimer; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Davis, Brookfield, and Mrs. Gertrude Hollowell, Sangerfield; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was at 2 p. m. Wednesday from the Fenner Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard D. Holmes, Rome, former Herkimer Methodist pastor, officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Helen Rosabel Folts and Lester Grant Helmer
- Wedding Announcement (Brookfield courier, NY, Wednesday, December 24, 1890)
MARRIED ... HELMER—FOLTS -Wednesday evening, Dec. l7th, 1890, at the home of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Albert D. Minor, Mr. Lester G. Helmer, of: Fairfield. N. Y., and Miss Rosabel Folts, of Herkimer, N. Y.
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- Obituary (The Daily Press, Utica, NY, Wednesday, October 31, 1979)
HERKIMER R.D - Mrs Laura H Smith, 87, of Osborne Hill Rd. diedTuesday. October 30.1979
A direct descendant of Pioneer Philip Helmer Mrs Smith was first married to Olin Osborne, who died in 1959. In 1966, she married Milo Smith. She was a school teacher for K thru 6 at Frankfort for 25 years and West Canada Valley for 15years. She retired in 1962.
She is survived by her husband, six step-children, a niece and a nephew.
Funeral services will be 1 p m, Thursday in the Fenner Funeral Home Inc., 115 Court St . Herkimer. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday. Beth EI Chapter O.E.S. Frankfort, will conduct ritualistic services at 7 p m tonight at the funeral home. Memorial
donations mav be sent to the Fort Herkimer Church Restoration Fund, 24 Devendorf St. Mohawk.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (442 Bellinger St) fam # 186 - Osborne Olin L, rents his home, ae 32, born in NY, parents born in NY, Shipping Clerk - food products; Laura H, wife, ae 28, born in NY, parents born in NY, Teacher - public school.
- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (442 Bellinger Street) fam # 94 - Osborne Olin, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 42, married atage 28, born in NY, parents born in NY, Express Manager - express office; Laura, wife, ae 38, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Teacher - public school; Ray Harold, brother-in-law, ae 34, arried at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mechanic - garage; Naomi, sister-in-law, ae 36, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, (216 Second Avenue) fam # 45 - Osborne Olin, rents his home, ae 52, 8th grade, born in NY, Express Clerk - Railway express; Laura, wife, ae 48, 4 yr college, born in NY, Teacher - public school; Jessie, mother, ae 79, widow, 6th grade, born in NY.
Marriage Notes for Laura Belle Helmer and Olin LeRoy Osborne
- Wedding Announcement (Utica Herald Dispatch, NY, Monday, February 14, 1916)
Herkimer, Feb. 14. — Olin L. Osborne and Miss Laura M. Helmer, both of the town of Herkimer, were married Saturday at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Helmer, at Kast Bridge. The Rev. G. L. Powell of this village officiated at the ceremony, which took place in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties. There were no attendants at the cermeony, for which the wedding march was played by Miss Naomi Helmer, sister of the bride. A wedding dinner was served and following this Mr. and Mrs. Osborne left for a honeymoon trip to Eastern States. The bride's going away gown was of dark Nile green wool, with hat to match. At the ceremonv she wore blue silk with an over blouse of blue velvet and vest and collar with white taffeta.
Mr. and Mrs, Osborne will reside in Ilion. the groom being an employe of the Remington Arms Company, and where the bride formerly taught school. Both are well known and popular and their many friends will extend best wishes.
- Obituary (The Daily Press, Utica, NY, Friday, May 1, 1981)
HERKIMER Milo Smith. 79, of RD 1 Smith Rd . Herkimer, died Thursday April 30, 1981 in Herkimer Memorial Hospital
He was born March 5, 1902 in Herkimer, the son of Clarence and Lula Small Smith. He was a graduate of Herkimer High School, Class of 1919. He married Mabelle G Hull September 6, 1928, in East Herkimer. She died October 28, 1940. He married Laura Helmer October 13, 1966, in Gouverneur. She died October 30, 1979. He was the sixth generation to operate the Smith dairy farm. An outstanding Wood-carver, Mr Smith specialized in carving and making circus, models. He was recognized woridwide by Carving and Circus Groups for his talent in this regard. He was a member of the National Wood-carvers' Association, a member First Secretary and past Director of the Circus Model Builders, a member of the Circus Fans' Association of America, the Circus Historical Society a fifty-five-year member of the Herkimer Masonic Lodge, a Scottish Rite Mason, a member of Zivara Temple of the Shrine, Utica a fifty year member and Secretary for 14 years of the Shells Bush Grange, and a member of the Herkimer United Methodist Church.
He is survived by four sons,Wilfred, Herkimer, Adelbert, Skip John, and Ronald (Ronnie), all of Herkimer RD1; two daughters. Mrs Frank (Beverly) Lyga, East Herkimer, and Norma Foster Mohawk; 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren
Funeral services uill be 1:30 p m Sunday, in the Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 113 Court St . Herkimer with Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer
Calling hours are 7-9. tonight and 2-4
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- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 22, right page, col 1 - Sherman G Folts, ae 28, born in US, Farmer; Alice J, ae 26, born in US.
- 1900 census, Jerusalem, Yates, NY, fam # 243 - Folts Sherman, b. Oct 1863, ae 36, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home without a mortgage; Alice, wife, b. Dec 1863, ae 36, married 11 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Myrtie M, daughter, b. Sep 1889, ae 10, born in NY; Edwin C, son, b. Jun 1895, ae 5; Maude E, daughter, b. Oct 1898, ae 1.
- 1910 census, Jerusalem, Yates, NY, fam # 220 - Folts Sherman G, ae 45, married 21 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - fruit, owns his home without a mortgage; Alice J, wife, ae 43, married 21, yr, 4 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Edwin C, son, ae 14, born in NY; Maud E, daughter, ae 11; William K, son, ae 4.
-1920 census, Jerusalem, Yates, NY, fam # 60- Folts Sherman G, owns his home without a mortgage, born in NY, prents born in NY, Farmer - general; Alice J, wife, ae 53, bornin NY, parents born in NY; Maud, daughter, ae 21, born in NY; W Keith, son, ae 13; Allen, son, ae 9.
- 1930 census, Jerusalem, Yates, NY, fam # 100 - Folts Sherman G, ae 64, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Alice J, wife, ae 62, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Maud, daughter, ae 31, married at age 31, born in NY; Allen P son, ae19, Farm Laborer.
- 1940 Jerusalem, Yates, NY, fam # 115 - Folts Sherman, owwns his home with a value of $5000, ae 75, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Alice, wife, ae 73, 4 yr HS, born in NY.- Obituary (Chronicle-Express, Penn Yan, NY, September 15, 1955))
Sherman G. Folts, a Bluff Point vineyardist, died on Friday, Sept. 9, 1955, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Earl Brink at Marcellus, Syracuse, RD 3.
Mr. Folts was born in Herkimer county, Oct. 24, 1864, son of William and Nancy Helmer Folts. He was married to the former Alice Cole on Jan. 16, 1889. Except for the first 10 years of their married life, when the Folts lived in Herkimer, they made their home on East hill at Bluff Point.
There on this farm which Mr. Folts purchased at about the turn of the century, he set out the Concord grapes that he lived to see his grandsons till. Mr. and Mrs. Folts celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 1954. Of recent years they have spent winters in Marcellus with their daughter.
Mr. Folts leaves his wife, Mrs. Alice Folts; his daughters Mrs. Earl (Maude) Brink of Marcellus; two sons, Keith of William hill road, Bluff Point, and Allen of Horseheads; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends called at the Thayer Funeral chapel, where funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Monday with the Rev. Orrie Stanton, pastor of the Branchport Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Lake View cemetery.
- Death Announcement (Find A Grave / Geneva NY Times 3/9/1963)
Mrs. Alice Folts, age 96, died 3/6/1963. She was born in Yates county, the daughter of Edward and Maudine Pierce Cole. She was the widow of Sherman Folts. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Maude Ogden; and two sons, Keith, and Allen. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
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- Some sources indicate she died in 1890. This is incorrect. She is listed in the 1900 census.
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- Harriett Getman and John Howard Folts are 5th cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 22, right page, col 1 - John H Folts, ae 22, born in US, Farmer; Laura, ae 1, born in US (listed near his father)
- 1910 census, Manhattan (Ward 12), New York, NY, (West 130th Street) fam # 12 - Folts John H, ae 39, married 4 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, US Meat Inspector - US Government; Hattie G, wife, ae 28, married 4 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Manhattan Assembly District 13 (district 959) New York, NY (11 Old Broadway) fam # 166 - Folts John H, rents his home, ae 48, born in NY, parents born in NY, Meat Insp - US Govt; Hattie, wife, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY; Burr C, son, ae 6, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Manhattan, (District 870) New York, NY, (564 Riverside Drive) fam # 44 - Folts John H, rents his home, ae 59, married at age 34, born in NY, parents born in NY, U.S. Layduage (?) - Meat Insp Ser; Hattie G, ae 48, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY; Burr C, son, ae 17, born in NY, Helper Part Time - Florist.
- Where were they during the 1940 census ?- Obituary (Syracuse Herald-Journal, NY, Friday, November 16, 1945)
HERKIMER, John H. Folts, 76, former meat inspector for the Federal Depart of Agriculture, died Wednesday night at his home in Kast Bridge.
He retired, 1933, after serving in the Agricultural Department of the United States since1904, in Chicago, New Mexico, and New York City.
He was a graduate of Herkimer High School and Eastman Business College.
He was born, Jan. 29, 1871, in Kast Bridge, a son of William and Nancy Helmer Folts, and on Sept. 6, 1905, married the former Hattie Getman of Shell's Bush section, town of Herkimer.
He was honorary member on New York Chapter, Federal Employes Union; also a member of the I.O.O.F.., the Grange and First Methodist Church.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Capt. Burr Folts, stationed with A.A.F., Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. He is also survived by a brother, Sherman Folts, Penn Yan.
Private services will be conducted at the convience of the family.
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- Harriett Getman and John Howard Folts are 5th cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- She was living in Schells Bush at the time of her marriage.- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Tuesday, September 5, 1941)
Herkimer — Mrs. Hattie Getman Folts, 80, Herkimer, RD, died yesterday in Herkimer Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Shells Bush, a daughter of Joseph and Saloma Folts Getman. She was married to John Folts in 1906 in Herkimer. He died Nov. 1945.
She was a member of the Herkimer's Reformed Church, and the Snells Bush Grange.
She leaves a son, Burr, Herkimer.
The funeral will be at 2, Thursday, from the Fenner Funeral Home with the Rev Forest Decker, pastor of the Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for John Howard Folts and Harriett Getman
- Wedding Announcement (Herkimer Citizen, NY, Tuesday, September 12, 1905)
Wednesday eveing at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Getman in Shells Bush, occured the marriage of Miss Hattie Getman to J. Howerd Folts of Kast Bridge, popular and well known young people of our town. The ceremony was parformed by Rev, Charles F. Taylor. Miss Ada Getman, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Richard Harter of North Herkimer was the best man. After a wedding supper, Mr. and Mrs. Folts drove to this village and left for Niagara Falls, where they will spend their honeymoon. Mr. and Mrs. Folts will reside in Chicago, where Mr. Folts is in the employment of the Department of Agriculture.
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- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (213 Harter St) fam # 605 - Smith Burt, b. Sep 1873, ae 26, married 3 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, House Painter, rents his home; Emma, wife, b. Sep 1873, ae 26, married 3 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Paul M, son, b. Jul 1898, ae 2, born in NY.
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (208 Stuben St) fam # 133 - Smith Hayden B, ae 37, married 13 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Wood Finisher - cabinet manufacturer, owns his home without a mortgage, Emma, wife, ae 36, married 13 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Paul N, son, ae 12, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (222 Church St), fam #158 - Smith H Bert, rents his home, ae 44, born in NY, parents born in NY, Foreman - Wood Finisher - table factory; Emma P, wife, ae 47, born in NY, parentsx born in NY; Paul, N, Son, ae 21, born in NY, Saleman - retail dry goods; Paul Herbert M, father-in-law, ae 69, widower, born in NY, father born in NH, mother born in NY, Painter - contractor.
- 1930 census, Jamestown, Chautauqua, NY, (8 Fullerton Ave) fam # 287 - Smith H Burt, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 54, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Wood Finisher - furniture; Emma P, wife, ae 52, married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY; Paul N, son, ae 32, married at age 23, born in NY, Floor Walker - department store; Grace K, daughter-in-law, ae 32, married at age 23, born in NY, father born in PA, mother born in NY.
- 1940 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (213 Harter) fam # 18, Smith H Burt, rents his home, ae 67, high school, born in NY, Finisher - ---: Emma P, wife, ae 67, 3 yr HS, born in NY; Paul N, son, ae 42, 3 yr HS, born in NY, Shoe Salesman - H G Munger Co.
Marriage Notes for Hayden Burt Smith and Emma M Paul
-Wedding Announcment (Utica Semi-Weekly Herald, NY, Friday, July 30, 1897)
The marriage of Miss Emma M. Paul, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Paul, to H. Burt Smith, will take place at the home of the bride in the Folts addition on Wednesday evening, August 4.
- Wedding Announcement (Ilion citizen, NY, friday, August 13, 1897)
SMITH—PAUL—At Herkimer. August 4, 1897, by Kev. R. E. King, H. Burt Smith, and Miss Emma Paul, both of Herkimer.
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- 1910 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, (Mill St) fam # 233 - Mc Kim Fred, ae 41, married 18 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Proprietor -saloon, owns his home without a mortgage; Carrie L, wife, ae 37, married 18 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Pearl I, daughter, ae 16, born in NY; Stansel Lucy, mother-in-law, ae 58, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mender - knitting mill.
- 1900 census, Mohawk, Herkimer, NY, fam # 361 - McKina (sic) Fred, b. Apr 1868, ae 32, married 8 yr, born in NY, parents born in Canada, Hotel Keeper, rents his home; Carrie, wife, b. Feb 1872, ae 28, married 2 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Pearl, daughter. b. Aug 1893, ae 6, born in NY; Wilkison George, boarder, b. Aug 1880, ae 19, born in NY, Bar Tender.
- Where were they during the 1920 census?
- 1930 census, German Flatts (Mohawk), Herkimer, NY (1 North Washington St) fam # 119 - McKim Fred, owns his home with a value of $3500, ae 61, married at age 24, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in Canada; Carrie L, wife, ae 57, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- AKA: Metta
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- 1900 census, Pamelia, Jefferson, NY, fam # 152 - Ganter Rubert, b. Jan 1878, ae 27, married 3 yr, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Farmer, rents his home; Metta, wife, b. Aug 1871, ae 25, married 3 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold, son, b. May 1898, ae 2, born in NY; (2 Farm Hands).
- 1910 census, Pamelia, Jefferson, NY, fam # 104 - Ganter Robert H, ae 37, married 13 yr, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Farmer - general, owns his home with a mortgage; Metta E, wife, ae 38, married 13 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold M, son, ae 12, born in NY; Howard E, son, ae 8; (2 hired men).
- 1920 census, Pamelia, Jefferson, NY, dw 122 fam 136, ED 34, p 7B/87. Robert H. Ganter, Head, M W 46 M, NY Ger NY, Farmer; Metta E., Wife, F W 47 M; Harold W., Son, M W 21 S, Farmer, Howard E., Son, M W 17 S.
- 1930 census, Parmelia, Jefferson, NY, fam # 1 - Ganter Rubert H, owns his home with a value of $4000, owns a radio, ae 57, married at age 24, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in NY, Real Estate - agent; Metta E, wife, ae 58, married at age 25, bornin NY, parents born in NY; Harold M, son, ae 31, married at age 22, born in NY, Farmer - dairy; Emma J, daughter-in-law, ae 29, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold E, son, ae 27, Farmer - dairy; Lawrence E., grandson, ae 6, born in NY; Lucille C, grandaughter, ae 3;Miller Elton H, brother-in-law, ae 52, married at age 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Real Estate - agent; Morrison Hugh J, Servant, ae 42, divorced born in Ireland.
- 1940 census, Watertown, Jefferson, NY, (624 state St) fam # 340 - Ganter Rubert H, owns his home with a value of $2500, ae 67, 8th grade, born in NY; Metta E, wife, ae 68, 3 yr HS, born in NY.- Newspaper Article (Watertown Daily times, NY, Thursday, December 8, 1921)
Touring House OFF FOR FLORIDA
PAMELIA COUPLE HERE ON BEGINNING OF TRIP AUTO FULLY EQUIPPED
Occupants Will Live in Outfit During Months Tour, Complete Facilities For Cooking and Sleeping Being Installed.
The motor touring house built by Rubert H. Ganter of Pamelia, for a tour to Florida, attracted much attention during the time it was parked in Public Square this morning while the party stopped for a few moments before leaving for Fort Plain, N.Y. at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Ganter left their home in Pamelia this morning at 10 and the motor house was parked in Public Square until nearly noon.
At Fort Plain Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Zoller of that city will join the party and Saturday morning they will leave for New York city Monday. They will remain in New York until next Thursday when the trip to Florida will begin.
After leaving New York city the tourists will remain within the motor house, which is equipped with all conveniences, so that they need not stop at hotels along the route. There will be no attempt to hurry on the trip, which will require nearly a month, it is expected. The tourists will visit in St. Petersburg, Miami, Jacksonville and other points in Florida and will make a tour of the state before returning north next March.
The motor house was built by Mr. Ganter during the past three weeks and is designed much after the fashion of a houseboat. it is eight feet wide and 16 feet long, is painted a dark brown and on either side is a placard announcing “From Watertown, N.Y., to Florida.”
It is provided with two doors, one at the rear and one in front. Five windows provide ample light. The outfit is mounted on a Reo truck chassis and has proved to be a most comfortable riding vehicle. Without its extensive equipment the outfit weighs about 4,600 pounds.
Folding automobile beds, oil stove, big wicker easy chairs, a library chest, cupboards, a collapsible sink and many other conveniences are included in the equipment. A heavy curtain can be drawn dividing the interior into bedrooms.
Today is the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ganter. They were married Dec. 8, 1896, in Pamelia, and have since resided in Pamelia. Mrs. Ganter was formerly Miss Metta Miller, daughter of the late W. H. Miller of Pamelia. Mr. Zoller is a cousin of Mrs. Ganter's father, and the Ganter and Zoller families have visited each other on several occasions. When the two Ganthers decided to motor to Florida the invited the Zollers to accompany them.
A signal light attachment was installed on the outfit by Oren Balts, for it is difficult for the drover to signal to motorists in the rear of the motor house. By the means of this signal electrically operated from the driver's seat, Mr. Ganter will be able to notify any motorists whether the motor house is to turn to the right, left or is to stop, the signal being of service both for day and night driving.
- not listed in the 1880 census
- Death Announcement (Ilion citizen, NY, Friday, July 29, 1904)
Thursday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Lulu G., wife of Erastus D. Potter, at her home on the Steuben road. Mrs. Potter died a victim of typhoid fever after an illness of eight weeks. This death is a very severe blow to the surviving relatives and particularly to the stricken husband, who is left with two little daughters, Myrna, aged 8 and Reba aged 5 years. Mrs. Potter was a lovable lady and a devoted loving wife and mother. Besides the husband and children she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Folts, a sister and brother, Mrs. Irving P. Lynch and Harvey Folts of this village. The funeral was largely attended from the late home Sunday afternoon. Rev. Jacob Dyke officiating.
- Living with his father-in-law during the 1900 census.
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (Stuben Road) fam # 347 - Potter Erastus D, ae 38, married 5 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, Tenant, rents his home; Mabel, wife, ae 27, married 5 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in Canada; ----- Thomas, Servant, ae 34 (?), born in NY, Laborer - Farm; Brockway Leonard, Servant, ae 23, born in NY, Laborer - Farm; Potter Gilbert, son, ae 3, born in NY, parents born in NY; Myrna, daughter, ae 14, born in NY, parents born in NY; Reba, daughter, ae 11, born inNY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (Stuben Road) fam # 324 - Potter Erastus, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 47, born in NY, parents born in NY, Milk Dealer - Own business; May, wife, ae 37, immegrated in 1895, born in Canada, parents born in Canada; Gilbert, son, ae 14, born in NY; Reba, daughter, ae 21; Fernabel, daughter, ae 7; Harold, son, ae 6; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 7 3/12.
- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (517 Stuben Road) fam # 183 - Potter Erastus, owns his home with a value of $10,000, owns a radio, ae 57, first married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Mable, wife, ae 45, first married at age 21, born in Canada, parents born in Canada; Harold, son, ae 16, born in NY; Fernabell, daughter, ae 17; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 11.
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- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Mohawk - Mrs. Grace L. Whiteley, 86, of 46 W. Main Street, widow of Henry Whiteley, died yesterday in Mohawk Valley General Hospital.
She was born in Herkimer, daughter of Norman and Elizabeth Casler Folts.
Her first marriage to Irving P. Lynch in 1897 ended with his death in 1936. In 1937 she was married to Mr. Whiteley, he died in 1945.
Mrs. Whiteley had lived with Mr. and Mrs. William P. Nudo at the Main Street address since 1959.
Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
printed in the Utica Daily Press Friday August 7 1964 page 14
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (218 Main Street) fam # 386 - Lynch Irving, b. Oct 1870, ae 29, married 4 yr, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Clothing clerk, rents his home; Gracie, wife, b. Mar 1875, married 4 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Irving Jr, son, b. Jan 1897, ae 3, born in NY; Frank E, brother, b. Nov 1868, ae 31, born in NY, Day Laborer; Owen, father, b. Mar 1825, widower, born in Ireland, parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1864.
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- Obituary (The Evening Telegram, Herkimer, NY, Thursday, March 4, 1948)
Mrs. M. Grace Rasbach, 78, died today in her home in Shells Bush.
She was born May 3, 1869, in Shells Bush, daughter of William U. and Lucy Ann Folts Smith. She was a graduate of the Fairfield Seminary and taught school for a few years in Fiddlerstown.
She was married to Irving P. Rasbach, Sept. 17, 1870, in Shells Bush. He died Nov. 6, 1930. They lived for two years in Fairport, where they were agents for the Garment Cutter Co.
A charter member of Pomona Grange, she was also a member of the Shells Bush Grange and the Reformed Church. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Eysaman, Shells Bush; a step-daughter, Mrs. Nellie Lounsbery, Herkimer, and five step-grandchildren. A stepson, Raymond M. Rasbach, died Sept. 17, 1947, at North Tonawanda.
Funeral services will be conducted from her late home at 2 p. m. Saturday, with the Rev. J. Foster Welwood, Reformed Church minister, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery
- Living with and working for Sanford Eysaman during the 1880 census.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, Rasbach Irving, b. Jun 1869, ae 40, married 40 yr, Farm Laborer, Rents his home; Grace, wife, b. May 1869, ae 30, married 3- yr, children data illegable; Ray M, son, b. May 1882, ae 18, teacher; Vera M, daughter, b. Apr 1893, ae 7; Ward --, servant, b. Mar 1877, ae --, Farm Laborer. [living next to his parents]
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, fam # 150 - Rasbach Irving, ae 50, married 2 times, married 19 yr, born inNY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general, rents his home; Grace, wife, ae 41, married 1 time, married 19 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Vera, daughter, ae 17, born in NY; (1 farm laborer). [Living next to his parents.]
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (Shells Bush Road) fam # 182 - Babcock Irving P, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 60, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - dairy; M Grace, wife, ae 50, born in NY, parents born in NY; Smith Lucy A, ae 76, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Babcock Vera M, daughter, ae 27, born in NY, Teacher - district school; (1 hired man).
- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY (Shell's Bush Road) fam # 184 - Rasbach Irving P, owns his home, ae 70, first married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Grace M, wife, ae 60, first married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY; Vera, daughter, ae 36, born in NY, Teacher - public school.
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- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Thursday, August 1, 1968)
HERKIMER - Clarence A Eysaman, 67, of 4215 Shells Bush Road, Herkimer, RD, died July 31 in his home.
He was born in the town of Little Falls and he married Vera M, Rasbach in 1930.
He was a dairy farmer. He retired in 1959. He was well known in Central New York as a "dowser" or a water finder.
He was a member of Shells Bush Grange, Herkimer County Pomona Grange, State Grange and the Reformed Church.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Ade, and Mrs. Laura Petrie, both of East Herkimer.
The funeral will be at 1:30 tomorrow from his home, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer.
Calling hours are this afternoon and evening at his home.
9019. Joseph Franklin Waterbury
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- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer - Chas E Waterbury, ae 31, born in US, Painter; Jennie M, ae 27, born in US, Mill Operator; Raymond R, ae 7, born in US; sophia Cristman, ae 65, born in US; Frank J, ae 36, born in US, Painter; Violet, ae 27, born in US; Monrse (sic), ae 9, born in US.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (123 First Ave) fam # 506 - Waterbury Frank, b. Jun 1858, ae 41, married 3 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter, owns his home with a mortgage; Florella, wife, b. Sep 1873, ae 26, married 3 yr, 1 child, 0 living, born in NY, parents born in NY. [Neighbor of his brother Charles.]
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (123 First Ave) fam # 119 - Waterbury Joseph F, ae 50, married 13 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - house, owns his home with a mortgage; Florella, wife, ae 36, married 13 yr, 5 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Gordon H, son, ae 9, born inNY; Willard F, son, ae 7; Ruth E, daughter, ae 5; Seaton, son, ae 3.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (Willow Lane) fam # 246- Waterbury Frank, rents his home, ae 61, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - factory; Luella (sic), wife, ae 46, born in NY, parents born in NY; Gordon, son, ae 19, born in NY, Laborer - factory; Willard, son, ae 17, Laborer - factory; Ruth, daughter, ae 15, Laborer - factory; Seaton, son, ae 13; Edward, son, ae 8; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 6; Young Martha, mother-in-law, ae 68, widow, born in NY, parents born in England.
- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (518 Willow Ave) fam # 35 - Waterbury Frank, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 71, first married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - fiber mill; Florella, wife, ae 56, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ellwood F, son, ae 18, born in NY, Elizabeth M, daughter, ae 16; Kissner Edward, son-in-law, ae 30, married at age 26, born in MD, parents bornin Germany, Wood Worker - desk factory; Ruth E, daughter, ae 25, married at age 21, born in NY, Glove Maker - glove shop; Eleanor R, grandaughter, ae 3, born in NY; Young Martha J, mother-in-law, ae 78, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Friday,, October 28, 1932)
Herkimer, Oct. 27 - Following an illness of two years. Joseph Franlkin Waterbury, 74, died at his home in Wilson Avenue this morning. Mr.Waterbury was born in Herkimer June 25, 1858, a son of the late Edwin and Susan A. Folts Waterbury.
He lived practically all his life in Herkimer where he was employed at the International Paper Company and Herkimer Fiber Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Exempt Firemen and the Macabees.
He married Miss Violet Wormuth, Richfield Springs, July 1862 and she passed away in 1893. Later he married Miss Florella Young, Poughkeepsie, whom he leaves with seven children, Monroe of Herkimer; Gordon, Mohawk; Willard, Little falls; Seaton, Elwood; Mrs. Ruth Kisner and Miss Elizabeth Waterbury, Herkimerl a brother Charles e. and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Cristman, Herkimer.
The funeral will be Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, November 27, 1959)
Herkimer—Mrs. Florella Y. Waterbury, 86, of 6 Gordon Ave., died at her home yesterday after a long illness.
Born Sept. 9, 1873, in Poughkeepsie, she was a daughter of Hiram and Martha
Hartley Young.
She married Frank Waterbury April 7, 1897, in Herkimer and has been a resident
here since that time.
Mrs. Waterbury was a member of the Women's Benefit Organization and its Pioneer Club. She also has been an active member of the First Baptist Church, having held many offices in its various women's organizations
She leaves five sons Monroe Waterbury, Willard Waterbury and Elwood Waterbury, all of Herkimer, Gordon Waterbury of Mohawk, Seaton Waterbury of Fonda; a daughter, Mrs. John Hilts of Herkimer, two sisters, Mrs. Norma Thomas of Hartwick, Mrs. Howard McCumber of Little Falls: several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 9:30 tomorrow from the Fenner Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Moon, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
16919. Mildred Ellen Waterbury
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- Indicated in the 1910 census.
- Her order among her siblings is not known to me. [WG]
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- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer - Chas E Waterbury, ae 31, born in US, Painter; Jennie M, ae 27, born in US, Mill Operator; Raymond R, ae 7, born in US; sophia Cristman, ae 65, born in US; Frank J, ae 36, born in US, Painter; Violet, ae 27, born in US; Monrse (sic), ae 9, born in US.
- 1900 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (121 First Ave) fam # 505 - Waterbury Chs, b. Nov 1861, ae 38, married 15 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter, owns his home with a mortgage; Jennie, wife, b. Aug 1864, ae 35, married 15 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Raymen (sic), son, b/. Jan1886, ae 14, born in NY; Lillian, daughter, b. Feb 1897, ae 3; Christman (sic) Shepia (sic), mother[in-law], b. Jun 1826, ae 73, widow, 5 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY. [Neighbor of his brother Frank.]
- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (713 1/2 N Washington St) fam # 87 - Waterbury Charles E, ae 48, married 25 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - house, rents his home; Jennie M, wife, ae 44, married 25 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Christman Sophia, other-in-law; ae 83, widow, 5 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Waterbury Raymond R, son, ae 24, married 5 yr, borninNY, Teler - freight office; Maude, daughter-in-law, ae 25, married 5 yr, ono children, born in NY, parents born in NY, Liner - knitting mill; Lillian, daughter, ae 13.
- 1920 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (213 Washington St) fam # 133 - Waterbury Charles E, rents his home, ae 59, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - contracting firm; Jennie, wife, ae 55, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lillian, daughter, ae 22, born in NY, Stenographer - law office
- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (543 Prescott Street) fam # 151 - Waterbury Charles e, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 68, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Contract Decorator - building; Jennie M, wife, ae 64, married atage 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Raymond, son, ae 44, married at age 19, born in NY, Chief Clerk -freight office; Maud, daughter-in-law, ae 45, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lillian C, daughter, ae 33, Stenographer - law office.
- 1940 census, Mohawk, Herkimer, NY (57 North Main) fam # 133 - Waterbury Raymond, owns his home with a value of $6000, ae 54, 8th grade, born in NY, Agent - railroad; Maude, wife, ae 55, 8th grade, born in NY; Charles, father, ae 78, 7th grade, born in NY; Jennie, mother, ae 74, 7th grade, born in NY; Lillian, sister, ae 43, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Stenographer - office; Swarts Elizabeth, lodge, ae 43, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Clerk - grocery store.- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Monday, May 19, 1942)
Mohauk —Charles Edwin Waterbury, 80, 57 W. Main St., a painter and paper-hanger, died in his home after an illness of about a week.
Mr. Waterbury was well known both in Mohawk and Herkimer. He lived in Herkimer until nine years ago, serving as a special deputy sheriff for about 20 years. He was a past master of the former Bethel Lodge, IOOF, a member of the Herkimer Methodist Church and its Men's Club and a member of the old Fort Dayton Steamer Company of volunteer firemen.
He was born in Herkimer, Nov. 3, 1861, a son of Edwin and Susan Folts Waterbury. He attended Herkimer schools and as a young man began his trade in Herkimer. He married Miss Jennie Chrisman in Herkimer, May 28, 1885.
As a special deputy sheriff, Mr. Waterbury served for many years as a Supreme Court-officer.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, Ray R. Waterbury, Mohawk and Fonda; a daughter, Miss Lillian Waterbury, Mohawk; a sister, Mrs, Elizabeth Chrisman, Herkimer, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 10 tomorrow from his home with the Rev. Fred G. Cotman, Herkimer, Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Mohawk Cemetery.
- Newspaper Article (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Thursday, January 11, 1951)
FONDA ... Mr. and Mrs. Seaton Waterbury attended the funeral of the former's sister-in-law, Mrs. Jennie Waterbury. Monday at the Fenner funeral home in Herkimer.
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- 1910 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (713 1/2 N Washington St) fam # 87 - Waterbury Charles E, ae 48, married 25 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - house, rents his home; Jennie M, wife, ae 44, married 25 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Christman Sophia, other-in-law; ae 83, widow, 5 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Waterbury Raymond R, son, ae 24, married 5 yr, borninNY, Teler - freight office; Maude, daughter-in-law, ae 25, married 5 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY, Liner - knitting mill; Lillian, daughter, ae 13.- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (543 Prescott Street) fam # 151 - Waterbury Charles e, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 68, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Contract Decorator - building; Jennie M, wife, ae 64, married atage 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Raymond, son, ae 44, married at age 19, born in NY, Chief Clerk -freight office; Maud, daughter-in-law, ae 45, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lillian C, daughter, ae 33, Stenographer -law office.
- 1940 census, Mohawk, Herkimer, NY (57 North Main) fam # 133 - Waterbury Raymond, owns his home with a value of $6000, ae 54, 8th grade, born in NY, Agent - railroad; Maude, wife, ae 55, 8th grade, born in NY; Charles, father, ae 78, 7th grade, born in NY; Jennie, mother, ae 74, 7th grade, born in NY; Lillian, sister, ae 43, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Stenographer - office; Swarts Elizabeth, lodge, ae 43, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Clerk - grocery store.
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- 1930 census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, (543 Prescott Street) fam # 151 - Waterbury Charles e, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 68, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Contract Decorator - building; Jennie M, wife, ae 64, married atage 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Raymond, son, ae 44, married at age 19, born in NY, Chief Clerk -freight office; Maud, daughter-in-law, ae 45, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lillian C, daughter, ae 33, Stenographer -law office.
- 1940 census, Mohawk, Herkimer, NY (57 North Main) fam # 133 - Waterbury Raymond, owns his home with a value of $6000, ae 54, 8th grade, born in NY, Agent - railroad; Maude, wife, ae 55, 8th grade, born in NY; Charles, father, ae 78, 7th grade, born in NY; Jennie, mother, ae 74, 7th grade, born in NY; Lillian, sister, ae 43, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Stenographer - office; Swarts Elizabeth, lodge, ae 43, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Clerk - grocery store.
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- Living with her mother during the 1920 census.- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, April ?, 1942)
Herkimer — Mrs. Elizabeth Waterbury Christman, 77, of 123 First Ave., died Apr. 12, 1942, in her home after a long illness.
She wa s born in Shells Bush, a daughter of Edwin C. and Susan Folts Waterbury. she married Charles H. Christman, who died in 1902.
She wa s a member of the Methodist Church, the Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans, and of Rebekah Lodge, IOOF.
She leaves a brother, Charles E. Waterbury, Mohawk; a step-daughter, Mrs. Onis Cole, Herkimer, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday from the Fenner Funeral Home, the Rev. Fred G. Cotnam, Methodist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
- 1892 NYS census, Herkimer, Herkimer, NY, image 4, right page, col 2 - Lizzie Cristman, ae 27, born in US; Charles, ae 42, born in US, Laborer.
- where were they during the 1900 census?- Death Announcement (Utica Herald-Dispatch, NY, Tuesday, December 2, 1902)
Herkimer. Dec. 2. — At the home of his wife's parents. Mr and Mrs. Monroe Cole, in North Washington street, at 9:30[?] this forenoon, occurred the death of Charles H. Christman at the age of 50 years, after an illness of over a year with cancer. Mr Christman was a well known and popular resident of Herkimer, where most of his life had been spent. Besides his wife, Lizzie Waterbury Christman. he leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Sophia Christman, one sister, Mrs. Charles Waterbury, one daughter, Mrs. D. Cole of Herkimer, and two brothers, Oscar B. and John J. Christman, both of Mohawk.
- NOTE: The DOD on his cemetery stone is incorrectly stated as 6 Dec. 1903.