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- Obituary (The Knickerbocker News, Albany, NY, Monday, May 13, 1946)
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Cunningham Van Dyke, former Albany resident who died Saturday at her home in Schenectady after a long illness, will be at 10 a. m. tomorrow in Schenectady.
Mrs. Van Dyke, who lived in Albany from 1929 to 1942, was a member of Dutch Settlers of Albany. Daughters of 1812, Colonial Daughters of the 17th Century and Daughters of American Colonists. She was a member of the Albany Women's Club and Daughters of the American Revolution when she lived in Albany. The widow of Clifford S. Van Dyke, her only survivor is a
daughter, Miss Ella Van Dyke, Schenectady.
- 1910 census, Schenectady (Ward 12), Schenectady, NY, (1111 State St) fam # 94 - Van Dyck Clifford S, ae 34, married 1 yr, born in OH, parents born in OH, Superindendant - illuminating; Margaret, wife, ae 24, married 1 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in IL; Ella C, daughter, ae 2/12, born in NY; (1 servant).
- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 12), Schenectady, NY, (1103 State Street) fam # 198 - Van Dyke Clifford S, rents his home, ae 43, born in OH, parents born in OH, superintendant - illuminating company; Margaret, wife, ae 33, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in IL; Ella St C, daughter, ae 9, born in NY; Cunningham Caroline, sister-in-law, ae 29, born in NY, Teacher - arts and crafts; Leonard T, brother-in-law, ae 23.
- 1930 census, Albany, Albany, NY, (344 New Scotland Avenue) fam # 202 - Van Dyke Clifford, rents his home, ae 54, married at age 32, born in OH, parents born in OH, Engineer - NY Power & Light; Margaret, wife, ae 44, married at age 23, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in IL; Ellen, daughter, ae 20, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Albany, Albany, NY, (344 New Scotland Ave) fam # 4 - Van Dyke Clifford, rents his home, ae 64, 4 yr college, born in OH, Engineer - NY Power & Light; Margaret, wife, ae 55, 4 yr HS, born in NY; Ella, daughter, ae 30, 4 yr college, born in NY, Teacher - college.- Obituary (
Clifford S. Van Dyke, rate engineer of the New York Power & Light Corporation and an employe of that company for 35 years, is dead at his home, 344 New Scotland Ave, He retired last fall.
He began his career with the utility at Schenectady as an operating superintendent in 1906 and then went to Amsterdam as district engineer. He came to Albany in 1927 as rate engineer.
Mr. Van Dyke was born in Greenville, Ohio, in 1876, was graduated from Ohio State University as an electrical engineer. Before joining the power company he worked for the General Electric Company at Schenectady.
Besides his wife he is survived by the daughter, Ella Van Dyke. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. from the funeral home of Alex G. Baxter & Son, Schenectady. The body will be cremated.
- Obituary (The Daily Advocate, Greenville, OH, Tuesday, May 19, 1992)
Word has been received here of the death of Clifford S. Van Dyke, member of a prominent, pioneer Greenville family, which occurred recently at his late home at Albany, N. Y, He had been employed by the New York Power and Light Corporation for the last thirty-five years.
The body was cremated following funeral services at Schenectady, N. Y., where Mr. Van Dyke had formerly resided.
He was bom in Greenville in 1876, a son of the late George and Mary L. Van Dyke. He Was a nephew ot the late Ella Van Dyke St. Clair, whose residence on E. Third street is now a home for the aged. Her husband, Henry St. Clair, donated St. Clair Memorial Hall to the city.
Mr. Van Dyke graduated from Ohio State University as an electrical engineer and for several years was connected with the General Electrical Company at Schenectady. He had lived at Alabama since 1927.
Surviving are a wife and one daughter, Ella Van Dyke.- Funeral Announcement (Albany Times-Union, NY, Saturday, May 9, 1942)
Clifford S. Van Dyke—Funeral services for Clifford S. Van Dyke, 344 New Scotland avenue, retired engineer of the New York Power and Light corporation, will be conducted tomorrow at 3:30 p. m. at the Baxter Funeral home, Schenectady. A native of Greenville, Ohio, Mr. Van Dyke began his career with the utility at Schenectady as an operating superintendent in 1906 and came to the Albany office in 1927. He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Ella Van Dyke.
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Marriage Notes for Ella St Clair Van Dyke and Albert Gedney Tuthill
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, New York. Friday, May 9, 1958)
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Ella Van Dyke, formerly of University place, to Albert G. Tuthill of Wenonah, NJ. The ceremony took place on May 3 in Wenonah and attendants were Mrs. Lewis W. Mauger of short Hills NJ. and Lawrence Tierney of Reading, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Tuthill will be at home at 206 North Monroe in Wenonah after June 1.
The bride is a graduate of Skidmore College.
Mr. Tuthill, a graduate of Peekskill Military Academy and Swarthmore College is associate manager of agencies of the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company in Philadelphia.
9728. Leonard Thomas Cunningham
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- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 12), Schenectady, NY, (1103 State Street) fam # 198 - Van Dyke Clifford S, rents his home, ae 43, born in OH, parents born in OH, superintendant - illuminating company; Margaret, wife, ae 33, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ella St C, daughter, ae 9, born in NY; Cunningham Caroline, sister-in-law, ae 29, born in NY, Teacher - arts and crafts; Leonard T, brother-in-law, ae 23.
- 1930 census, Upper Darby, Delaware, PA, (220 Magnolia Terrace) fam # 164 - Cunningham Leonard T, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 33, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Electrical Engineer - electric; Helen M, wife, ae 30, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Leonard T Jr, son, ae 7, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Upper Darby, Delaware, PA, (Woodland Avenue) fam # 30 - Cunningham Leonard T, rents his home, ae 43, 4 yr college, born in NY, Mechanical Engineer - private company; Helen N, wife, ae 40, 2 yr college, born in NY; Leonard T Jr, son, ae 18, 1 yr HS, born in NY.- Obituary (The Philadelphia Enquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Monday, September 23, 1945)
CUNNINGHAM - On Sept. 22, 1945, Leonard T., husband of Helen Newman Cunningham. Service for relatives and friends on Wednesday, at 2 P.M., at Baxter Funeral Home, Schenectady, N. Y. Interment private. Frineds may call Tuesday evening.
Marriage Notes for Leonard Thomas Cunningham and Helen Margaret Newman
- Marriage License (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Friday, September 3, 1919)
Leonard T. Cunningham, 1103 State street, and Helen Newman, 12 Eagle street.
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- Obituary (The Times Record, Troy, NY, Saturday, July 5, 1947)
Mrs. Ida A. Hannah died at her residence, 916 Third Avenue, yesterday after a long illness. She was a life long resident of Troy and a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church. Mrs. Hanhah was the wife of the late Joseph Hanana and is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Irene Hannah Campbell; two brothers, William S. Quacken, Redmond, Wash, and George F. Quackenbush, of Troy, and two grandchildren, Georgiana and Jane Campbell. The funeral will be private from her residence at 10:30 am. Monday, with Rev. Ernest F. Tripp, pastor of St. Mark's Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
- 1900 censuys, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer, NY, fam # 681 (914 ??) - Hannah Joseph, b. Jan 1865, ae 35, married 3 yr, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Clerk - grocery store; Ida A, wife, b. Jun 1869, ae 30, married 3 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Irene G, daughter, b. Nov 1897, ae 2, born in NY.
- 1910 census, Troy (Ward 17), Rensselaer, NY, (916 Third Avenue) fam # 334a - Hannah Joseph, ae 45, married 13 yr, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Salesman - grocery store, owns his home with a mortgage; Ida, wife, ae 40, married 13 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Irene, daugter, ae 12, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Troy (Ward 17), Rensselaer, NY, (916 3rd Ave) fam # 56 - Hannah Joseph, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 52, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Salesman - retail grocery; Ida A, wife, ae 45, born in NY, parents born in NY; Irene G, daughter, ae 21, born inNY.
- 1930 census, Troy, Rensselaer, NY (916 Third Avenue) fam # 222a - Hannah Joseph, owns his home with a value of $3500, owns a radio, ae 65, married at age 33, born in NY, parents born in Ireland, Clerk - grocery; Ida A, wife, ae 55, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Troy, Rensselaer, NY, (747 3rd Ave) fam # 246 - Campbell Irene H, ae 42, 4 yr HS, born in NY; Georgina, daughter, ae 18, 6th grade, born in NY; Jane, daughter, ae 12, 6th grade; Hanah (sic) Joseph, father, ae 75, 6th grade, born in NY; Hannah Ida, mother, ae 66, 1 yr HS, born in NY.- Obituary (The Times Record, Troy, NY, Tuesday, Feburary 5, 1946)
Joseph Hannah, one-time member of the Fake Hook and Ladder Co. and a former grocery operator, died yeaterday afternoon at his home, 916 Third Avenue, after a lingering llness. A native of Lanslngburg, Mr. Hannah had always made his home in that section. He was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Amelia Quackenbush; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Campbell; two granddaughters, Miss Georgiana and Miss Jane Campbell, all of Troy, and three nieces and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Thursday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ernest F. Tripp, pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
9730. William Smith Quackenbush
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- 1910 census, Robe, Snohomish, WA, fam # 11 - Quackenbush William S, ae 30, married 5 yr, born inNY, parents born in NY, Bookkeeper - lumber office, rents his home; Maud M, wife, ae 26, married 5 yr, 2 children, 2 living, born in MI, father born in WI, mother born in Norway; Margaret C, daughter, ae 3, born in WA; Josephine C, daughter, ae 2.
- 1920 census, Inglewood, King, WA, (Redmond and Issaquah Road) fam # 43 - Quackenbush William A, rents his home, ae 40, born in NY parents born in NY, Book Keeper - shingle mill; Maud M, wife, ae 36, born in MI, father born in NY, mother born in WI; Margaret C, daughter, ae 13, born in WA; Josephine I, daughter, ae 12; Marion M, daughter, ae 9; Helen M, daughter, ae 6; John M, son, ae 3 11/12; Elizabeth A, daughter, ae 1.
- 1930 census, Inglewood, King, WA, (Lake Sammamish Road) fam # 20 - Quackenbush William S, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 50, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Bookkeeper - shingle mill; Maud M, wife, ae 46, married at age 21, born in MN, father born in WI, mother born in Norway; Margaret C, daughter, ae 23, born in WA, Teacher - public school; Helen M, daughter, ae 17; John M, son, ae 14; Elizabeth A, daughter, ae 11.
- 1940 census, Happy Valley, King, WA, fam # 48 - Quackenbush William, owns his home with a value of $5000, ae 60, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Manager - rental property; Maude M, wife, ae 56, 4 yr HS, born in MI; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 21, 2 yr college, born in WA.
17756. John McDermott Quackenbush
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- NOTE - (Find A Grave)
Died aboard the USS Hornet after a Japanese aircraft crashed into the Hornet's signal bridge during the Battle of Santa Cruz on 26 October 1942. The Hornet later sank from battle damage. He served as the ship's supply officer.
17757. Elizabeth Anne Quackenbush
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Marriage Notes for Elizabeth Anne Quackenbush and John Howard Kittle
- Wedding Announcement (Spokane Chronicla, Washington, Wednesday, June 2, 1943)
Miss Betty Anne Quackenbush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Quackenbush of Redmond, and John Howard Kittle, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kittle of Ritzville, were married at the Redmond Methodist church recently. The Rev. Harry Allen read the vows.
Both are graduates of Washington State college and they will make thier home in Cleveland, where Kittle will be employed as engineer by an aeronautics company.
9731. George Fisher Quackenbush
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- 1910 census, Troy (Ward 17), Rensselaer, NY, (708 3rd Ave) fam # 252 - Quackenbush, George, ae 27, married 1 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Keeper - grocery store; Mina, wife, ae 24, married 1 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Milliman Katherine, mother-in-law, ae 62, widow, 7 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Troy (Ward 16), Rensselaer, NY, (603 Second Avenue) fam # 42 - Quackenbush, George F, rents his home, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY, Salesman - drey goods store; Mina A, wife, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Troy, Rensselaer, NY, (766 2nd Avenue) fam # 108 - Quackenbush,l George F, owns his home with a value of $3000, ae 40, married at age 33, born in NY, parents born in NY, Clerk - store; Norrine M, wife, ae 29, married at age 22, born in NY, parnets born in NY; George A, son, ae 3, born in NY; Norrine M, daughter, ae 0.
- 1940 census, Troy, Rensselaer, NY, (766 2nd Avenue) fam # 162 - Quackenbush, George F, owns his home with a value of $1900, ae 58, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Domestic Buyer - department store; Norine, wife, ae 39, 3 yr HS, born in NY; George, son, ae 13, 7th grade; Norine, daughter, ae 10.- Obituary (The Times Record, Troy, NY, Saturday, March 26, 1949)
George F. Quackenbush, former head of the linen and domestic supplies department at the William H. Frear & Co. store, where he was employed for more than thirty years, died this morning at his home, 766 Second Avenue, after a long illness.
Born in Troy May 25, 1881, he was the son of the late John H. and Josephine Fisher Quackenbush. Most of his business career was spent in the linen department of Frears store, where he was buyer for years.
Mr. Quackenbush was a member of Phoenix Lodge, F.&A.M.; Phoenix Chapter, R.A.M., Apollo Commandery K.T.; Oriental Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., the Scottish Rite bodies, Bloss Council, R.&S.M., and Albany Soverign Consistory. He was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church.
The survivors are his wife, the former Norine M. Haggerty; a son, George A. Quackenbush, and a daughter, Norine M. Quackenbush, all of Troy, and a brother William S. Quackenbush of Seattle, Wash.
- Funeral Announcement (The Troy times, Troy, NY, Wednesday, Feburary 25, 1920)
-The funeral of Mrs. Mina A. Milliman, wife of George F. Quackenbush, who died Sunday evening, was held this afternon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 603 Second Avenue Rev. Dr. Albert D. Angell. pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.
- Obituary (The Sunday Times Record, Troy, NY, November 30, 1980)
QUACKENBUSH - Norine Haggerty on November 28, 1980 at Samaritan Hospital. Wife of the late George F. Quackenbush. Mother of George A. Quackenbush of Latham, and the late Norine M Quackenbush. Also survived by several grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Funeral from the Frank P. McDonald & Son Funeral Home, 870 2nd Ave., (at 124th St) Monday 9:30 AM thence to St Augustine's Church where at 10 AM the mast of Christian Burial will be offered.
Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday H and 7-9 PM.
17759. Norine Mary Quackenbush
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- Obituary (The Times Record, Troy, NY, Friday, September 12, 1980)
TROY - Norine M. Quackenbush, 50, of 766 Second Ave., an employee of the accounting department at Cluett, Peabody Co. Inc., died early Thursday at Leonard Hospital after a car accident Wednesday night on Northern Drive in Lansingburgh.
Born in Troy, she was daughter of Norine Haggerty Quackenbush of Troy and the late George F. Quackenbush. A graduate of Lansingburgh High School, Miss Quackenbush was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church and member of Frear Park Women's Golf Association and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include a brother, George A. Quackenbush of Latham.
The funeral will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday from Frank P. McDonald Funeral Home, 870 Second Ave. in Lansingburgh, and at 9 a.m. from St. Augustine's Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.
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- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Saturday, October 27, 1951)
Mrs. Jennie Swart Potter of Glenville, widow of Rev. Dr. Clayton J. Potter, former pastor of the First Reformed Church, died yesterday in Canaan, Conn., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gron P. Lloyd.
Mrs. Portter was a native of Glenville and a lifelong resident of this area. In recent years she had spent her winters in Florida and summers at Glenville. She went to visit her daughter about a month ago.
Her husband, Dr. Potter died in July 1950. He had been pastor of the First Reformed Church from 1910 to 1938, between the tenures of two of the church's most colorful ministers, Dr. George R. Lunn and Rev. Clark V. Poling.
Surviving ar her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd, a granddaughter, Miss Catherine Keely, Cannan and a sister, Mrs. Harry Parsons, of Wethersfield, Conn.
Funerl services, private for relatives, will be held at 3:30 o'clock monday afternoon at Baxter;s funeral parlors. The parlors will be open Sunday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
- Minister of First Reformed Church Schenectady, NY
- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 1), Schenectady, NY, (107 Union Street) fam # 23 - Potter Rev. Clayton, ae 41, born inNY, parents born in NY, Clergyman; Jenny S, wife, ae 40, born in NY, paents born in NY; Catherine, daughter, ae 14, born inNY; (2 lodgers).
- 1930 census, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, (107 Union Street) fam # 224 - Potter Clayton Rev, rnets his home, ae 52, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Minister - Reformed Church; Jame, wife, ae 40, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Saugerties, Ulster, NY, (Kingsbury Road) fam # 15 - Potter Clayton J, ae 61, 6 yr collere, born in NY, Minister - Reformed Church; Jennie S, wife, ae 60, 4 yr college, born in NY; Keeley Katherine P, granddaughter, ae 10, 5th grade, born in Charlston, WV.- Obituary The Berkshire Counrty Eagle, Pittsfield, MA, Wednesday, August 23, 1950)
Rev. Dr. Clayton J. Potter, 72, a former pastor of the Congregational Church here, died last week in Glenville, N.Y. A retired minister of the Congregational and Reformed Churches, he was pastor of the Lenox church in 1905, and later was pastor of the Simsbury Congregational Church in Connecticut and the First Reformed Church in Schenectady, NY., serving in the latter church for 27 years from , 1910 to 1937.
In 1937, Dr. Potter became pastor of the Plattskill Reformed Church in Mount Marion, N.Y, retiring in 1940.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jane S. Potter: a daughter, Mrs. Gron P, Lloyd and a granddaughter.
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- 1920 census, Glenville, Schenectady, NY, (Amsterdam Road) fam # 20 - Swart Harman C, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Storekeeper - groceries; Jessie, wife, ae 34, born in NY, parents born in NY; Jennette, daughter, ae 1 7/12, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Glenville, Schenectady, NY, (Glenville Road) fam # 543 - Swart C Harmon, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 43, married at age 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Proprietor - grocery store / filling station; Jessie S, wife, ae 42, married at age 29, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in England; Jeanette G, daughter, ae 11, born in NY; Catherine E, daughter, ae 8; Grant Sarah A, mother-in-law, ae 81, widow, born in England, parents born in England.
- 1940 census, Glenville, Schenectady, NY, (Glenville Road) fam # 216 - Swart Clarence H, owns his home with a value of $2500, ae 55, 8th grade, born in NY, Grocer - grocery store; Jessie, wife, ae 54, 4 yr HS, born in NY; Jeannette G, daughter, ae 21, 4 yr college, born in NY, Secretary - broadcasting company; Elizabeth C, daughter, ae 18 2 yr college.- Death Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Thursday, July 25, 1946)
SWART—July 24, 1946, C. Harmon, husband of Jessie Grant Swart, father of Mrs. Henry M. Schrader and Catherine Elisabeth Swart brother of Mrs. Clayton J. Potter and Mrs. Harry L. Parsons. Funeral service at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Baxter's funeral parlors, 40 No. Brandywine Avenue, Schenectady, N. Y., to which relatives, friends, Welcome Lodge, 829, F. and A. M., and Touarenna Lodge, 33, IOOF, are invited. The parlors will be open Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, August 28, 1967)
Mrs. Jessie G. Swart, 81, of RD 3, Amsterdam died Saturday at her home.
Mrs. Swart, was a native of Amsterdam and had lived in the West Glenville area most of her life. A member of the West Glenville Reformed Church, she was the widow of C. Harmon Swart.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roland B, Nicholson and Mrs. Henry M. Schrader, both of West Glenville and a brother, Donald Grant of RD 3, Amsterdam. Four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
A private funeral service will be held at the White Funeral Home, Scotia, at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Niles Poff, pastor of Glenville Reformed Church, will officiate. Burial will be in West Glenville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Glenville Reformed Church building fund.
Marriage Notes for Clarence Harmon Swart and Jessie Sarah Grant
- Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Monday, March 8, 1915)
Announcement has been receved of the marriage of Miss Jessie Grant and Harmon Swart. Saturday, March 6th. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Frank J. Dressier, brother-in-law or the brlde, and the Rev. Clayton J. Potter, pastor of the Union street Reformed church, of Schenectady, a brother-in-law of the bridegroom.
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- Obituary (Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT, Wednesday, June 18, 1958)
Mrs. Louise Staley Swart Parsons, 67, of 78 Hayden Row St., Hopkinton, Mass., formerly of Wethersfield, died suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marion P. Sauer of 133 Walden St., West Hartford. She was born in Glenville, N. Y., Jan. 3, 1891. Besides her daughter, she leaves a son, Ellsworth R. Parsons of Wethersfield; another daughter. Mrs. Norman A. Packard of Hopkinton, Mass.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the James T. Fratt Co. Chapel, 71 Farmington Ave. Burial will be in the Old Town Cemetery, Lenox, Mass. Friends may call at the chapel today 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
- 1920 census, Lenos, Berkshire, MA, (Pittsfield Road) fam # 297 - Parson Harry L, rents his home, ae 32, born in MA, parents born in MA, Clerk - hotel; Louise S, wife, ae 29, born in NY, parents born in NY; Marion, daughter, ae 6, born inMA; Ellsworth, son, ae 3; Janet, daughter, ae 1.
- 1930 census, West Hartford, Hartford, CT, (45 Griswold Drive) fam # 341 - Parson Harry L, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 42, married at age 25, born in MA, parents born in MA, Distributor - electrical fixtures; Louise S, wife, ae 37, married at age 20, born in NY, paents born in NY; Marion V, daughter, ae 16, born in MA; Ellsworth R, son, ae 13; Janet V, daughter, ae 11.
- 1940 census, Hartford, Hartford, CT, (41 Victoria Road) fam # 324 - Parsons ----, rents ehr home, ae 49, 3 yr HS, born in NY; Harry S, husband, ae 52, 2 yr HS, born in MA, Polisher - aircraft; Ellsworth R, son, ae 23, 4 yr HS, born in MA; Janet V, daughter, ae 21, 4 yr HS, Clerk - life insurance.
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- 1920 census, Glenville, Schenectady, NY, (Amsterdam Road) fam # 12 - De Graff Frank, rnets his home, ae 35, born inNY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Ruth, wife, ae 28, born in NY, parents born in NY; Jane A, daughter, ae 2 4/12, born in NY; Charles P, son, ae 1 2/12.
- 1930 census, Glenvile, Schenectady, NY, (Glenville Road) fam # 554 - DeGraff Frank, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 47, married at age 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Ruth C, wife, ae 37, married ata ge 22, born inNY, paents born in NY; Jane A, daughter, ae 13, born in NY, Charles P, son, ae 11; Katharyn R, daughter, ae 9.
- 1940 census, Glenville, Schenectady, NY, (Glenville Road) fam # 227 - DeGraff Frank, ae 57, 6th grade, born in NY, Farmer - own farm; Ruth, wife, ae 48, 2 yr college, born in NY; Charels P, son, ae 21, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Laborer - stone quarry.- Obituary (Amsterdam Recorder, NY, Monday, December 30, 1968)
Frank DeGraff, 86, West Glenville, died Sunday in Benedict Memoiral Hospital, Balston Spa, after a long illness.
Mr. DeGraff was born and always resided in the West Glenville area and was self employed as a farmer and carpenter for many years. He was a 50-year member of Welcome Lodge, 829, F&AM, of Amsterdam and of Scotia Lodge 845 IOOF. He was also a member of the Glenville Grange and West Glenville Fire Co.
His wife was the late Ruth Putnam DeGraff.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Michael Sabo and Mrs. Harry Collins, West Glenville; a son Charles DeGraff, Galway; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Davidson and Mrs. albert Hershfield, Glenville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Baxter's Funeral Home, Schenectady, the Rev. Niles Poff of the West Glenville Reformed Church officiating. Burial will be in the West Glenville Cemetery....
- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Wednesday, May 8, 1963)
Mrs. Ruth C. Putnam DeGraff, 71, of West Glenville, died yesterday at her home after a long illness.
Born in Amsterdam, she resided in the Glenville are the past 45 yers and was a member of the First Reformed Church of West Glenville and the Glenville Grange 1531.
Survivors include her husband, Frank DeGraff; two daughters, Mrs. Michael Sabo, Soctia and Mrs. Harry Collins, West Glenville; and a son Charles P. DeGraff, Galway.
Rev. Niles Poff, pastor of the West Glenville Church, will officiate at the funeral service at the Baxter's funeral service at the convience of the family.
Marriage Notes for Frank Charles DeGraff and Ruth Cathleen Putman
- Engagement Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Saturday, May 9, 1914)
Announcement has been made aa follows: George W. Putman announces the engagement of his daughter, Ruth Cathleen Putman. to Frank DeGraff, the wedding to take place next month.
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- 1920 census, Schenectady (Ward 8), Schenectady, NY, (21 Mary Street) fam # 117 - DeGraff Vroomanh, rnets his home, ae 34, born in NY, parents born in NY, Antenna Winder - electric company; Ethel, wife, ae 32, born in NY, parents born in NY; Van Heusen Daniel, brother-in-law, ae 42, born in NY, Machinist - electric company.
- 1930 census, Glenville, Schenectady, NY, (Wolf Hollow Road) fam # 354 - DeGraff Vrooman, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 46, married at age 33, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - building construction; M Ethel, wife, ae 42, married at age 29, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lyle, son, ae 1 4/12. bortn in NY; Clarke, son, ae 1 4/12.
- 1940 census, Glenville, Schenectady, NY (Wolf Hollow Road) fam # 187 - De Groff (sic) Vrooman, ae 55, 8th grade, born in NY, Carpenter - building construction; Ethel, wife, ae 51, 8th grade, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clark, son, ae 11, 3rd grade, born in NY; Lyle, son, ae 11, 3rd grade.
- Funeral Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Wednesday, June 12, 1974)
Services for Mrs. Ethel M. DeGraff, 85, who died Monday at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Annibal Funeral Home, Galway. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in West Glenville Cemetery.
Born in the Town of Florida, Mrs. DeGraff was a resident of West Glenville most of her life. She was the widow of Vrooman DeGraff. She was a member of the West Glenville Dutch Reformed Church.
Survivors include a son, Lyle DeGraff of RD 5, Amsterdam; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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- Obituary (Knickerbocker News, Albany, NY, Monday, April 27, 1970)
Mrs. Anne DeGraff Davidson 83, of 112 Catherine Street, Scotia, died Friday after a long illness.
Born in Syracuse, Mrs. Davidson had lived in this area most of her life. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 635, and the Scotia Reformed Church. She was the widow of Frank A. Davidson.
She is survived by a son, Frank D. Davidson of Rensselaer; a daughter, Mrs. David K. Pohl of Scotia; a sister, Mrs. Albert Hirschfield of Glenville. and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Glock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Charlton.
- 1910 census, Charlton, Saratoga, NY, fam # 80 - Davidson William A, ae 61,married 32 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Ida K, wife, ae 52, married 32 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Frank A, son, ae 31, married 1 yr, born in NY, Construction Agent - railroad; Anna, daughter-in-law, ae 27, married 1 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1920 census, Scotia, Schenectady, NY, (114 Catherine St) fam # 107 - Davidson Frank, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Construction - electric worker; Anna M, wife, ae 42, born in NY, parents born in NY; Frank, son, ae 8, born in NY; Catharine, daughter, ae 7.
- 1930 census, Scotia, Schenectady, NY, (112 Catherine Street) fam # 476 - Davidson Frank, owns his home with a value of $8000, ae 51, married at age 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Assember - electric manufacturing; Ann, wife, ae 43, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Frank Jr, son, ae 19, born in NY; Katherine, daughter, ae 17; (1 roomer).
- 1940 census, Scotia, Schenectady, NY, (112 Catheirne Street) fam # 136 - Davidson Frank A, owns his home with a vlaue of $6000, ae 61, 8th grade, born in NY, Armature Winder - electric company; Anne, wife, ae 53, 1 yr HS, born in NY; Frank D, son, ae 29, 1 yr HS, born in NY,
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- 1920 census, Glenville, Schenectady, NY, (Wolf Hollow Road) fam # 5 - DeGraff Raymond, rents his home, ae 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Marjorie, wife, ae 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Teacher - school; Jane F, daughter, ae 1 1/12, born in NY; Alexander Margarette, mother-in-law, ae 53, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Murtlow Eliza, aunt, ae 68, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, fam # 106 - De Graff Raymond, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 37, married at age 23, born inNY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Marjorie, wife, ae 33, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Jean, daughter, ae 11, born inNY; Lois, daughter, ae 8.
- 1940 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (RD # 6 Amsterdam) fam # 206 - DeGraff Raymond, owns his home with a value of $2500, ae 47, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Marjorie, wife, ae 44, 1 yr college, born inNY; Lois, daughter, ae 18, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Relay Maker - electric appliance company; Alexander Margaret, mother-in-law, ae 75, widow, 8th grade, born in NY; (1 hired man).