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- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, May 27, 1933)
ST. JOHNSVILLE—Mrs. Mary Cromer Smith, 61, wife of Charles Smith of the town of Oppenheim, died Thursday evening at 9 in the Little Falls hospital, in which institution she had been a patient for a bout two weeks. Death was from a complication of diseases.
Mary Cromer was born on August 25, 1871, daughter of James Cromer, and spent her early life in Lassellsville. She attended the Lutheran church.
Surviving, besides the husband, are the father, James Cromer, of Utica, and three brothers, Edward, Charles and David, all of whom reside near this village; two stepsons and two stepdaughters, Jacob Smith of this village, Wesley of Oppenheim, and Mrs. Ruth Luft and Mrs. Fred Cretser, both of this village.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon, at 1 at the home in Oppenheim, and at 2 at St. Paul's Lutheran church in this village with the Rev. George H. Kling, pastor of the church, officiating. Services will be on standard time. Interment will be made in Prospect View cemetery, here.
- 1900 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 82 - Smith Charles W, b. Apr 1859, ae 41, married 20 yr, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Day Laborer, owns his home with a mortgage; Mary J, wife, b. Sep 1863, ae 36, married 20 yr, 3 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Jacob S, son, b. Sep 1881, ae 18, born in NY, Condence (?) for Labor; Wesley D, son, b. Aug 1884, ae 15, Condence (?) for Labor; Madeline, daughter, b. Mar 1891, ae 9.
- 1910 census, St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (Potash Road (?)) fam 65 - Smith Charles W, ae 51, married 30 yr, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Farmer - Dairy Farm, rents his home; Mary J, wife, ae 45, married 30 yr, 4 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Wesley D, son, ae 26, born in NY, Farm Laborer - Home Farm; Ruth I, daughter, ae 5.
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montogmery, NY, fam # 253 - Smith Charles W, ,owns his home with a mortgage, ae 60, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Teamster; Mary J, wife, ae 46, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ruth, daughter, ae 14, born in NY.
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (18 1/2 William Street) fam # 16 - Smith Charles, owns his home with a value of $3500, ae 71, married at age 61, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Laborer - Dairy Farm; Mary, wife, ae 56, married at age 46, born in NY, parents born in NY. [living next to their son Wesley] [also listed as living with their son-in-law Clifton Luft]
- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (32 Averill St) fam # 85 - Smith Jacob, rents his home, ae 58, 8th grade, born in NY, Owner Proprietor - Retail Grocery Store; Carrie, wife, ae 53, 6th grade, born in NY, Clerk - Retail Grocery Store; Frederick, son, ae 18, 2 yr HS, born in NY; Charles W, father, ae 80, widower, 5th grade.- Obituary ( the Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, February 18, 1949)
Charles Wesley Smith, 89, died last night at his home in St. Johnsville after an illness of several
months. He was bom In Hessville in the Town of Minden April 18, 1859, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smith. He had spent all his life in St. Johnsville and vicinity, following the occupation of farming. He was a member of the Grace Congregational Christian church.
The survivors are two sons Jacob F. and Wesley D Smith of St. Johnsville; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Kretser or West St. Johnsville and Mrs. John Nash of St. Johnsville, also several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Nash, 49 Monroe street extension. The Rev. Roland C. Updyke of the Grace church will officiate. The body will be placed In the St. Johnsville cemetery vault,
Marriage Notes for Mary Jane Cromer and Charles Wesley Smith
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Joohnstown, NY, Thursday, August 28, 1919)
On Monday noon at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Frank Stock in North Bush, occurred the marriage of Miss Mary Cromer of Green Lake and Charles W. Smith of St, Johnsville. The ceremony which was a beautiful and quiet one was performed by the Rev. Delos C Haven. Only a few of the intimate friends and relatives of the couple were present. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served, and the happy couple left on their honeymoon for the east.- Newspaper Article (Smsterdam Recorder, NY, Wednesday, August 25, 1920)
One Year Ago Today ... August 25, 1919 - Marriage of ... Charles W, Smith of St. Johnsvllle and Miss Mary Cromer of Green Lake.
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- 1910 census, St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 377 - Cromer Charles, ae 35, married 9 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Works Out, rents his home; Mary, wife, ae 25, married 9 yr, 5 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Etta, daughter, ae 6, born in NY; Clarence, son, ae 4; Seymour, son, ae 2.
- 1920 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 8 - Cromer Charles, rents his home, ae 46, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Road Work; Mary A, wife, ae 37, born in NY, parents born in NY; Clarence, son, ae 16, born in NY, Carrier Bobbins - Knitting Mill; Mabel, daughter, ae 9; Myron, son, ae 8; Beatrice, daughter, ae 6; Surnear William, son-in-law, ae 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Railroad; Anna May, daughter, ae 17.
- 1925 NYS census, Palatine, Montgomery, (Palatine Bridge) - Cromer Charles, ae 48, US citizen, Teamster; Mary M, wife, ae 38, US citizen, Housework; Clarence, son, ae 19, US citizen, Laborer; Mary, daughter-in-law, US citizen, Housework; Mabel, daughter, ae 14, US citizen; Myron, son, ae 13; Beatrice, daughter, ae 12; Harvey S, son, ae 4; Madeline K, grandaughter, ae 4 mo, US citizen; Foster Elmer C, cousin, ae 22, US citizen, Laborer.
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- 1950 census, Canajoharie, Montgomery, NY, fam # 259 - Whitbeck Jewell (?), ae 57, born in NY, Night Watchman - food & confection; Etta M, wife, ae 46, born in NY, Laundry - food & confection; Frelick Lincoln B, son-in-law, ae 24, born in NY, Staff Seargent - fire fighter - Air Force; Myrtle L, daughter, ae 22, born in NY, Ice (?) Tapper - food & confection; Cromer Charles, father-in-law, ae 75, divorced, born in NY.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, September 2, 1950)
Charles Cromer, aged 76 died yesterday morning about 8:30 in St Mary's hospital Amsterdam. where he had been a patient for about three and one-half weeks.
He was born at Scotch Bush August, 15, 1874 son of James Cromer and Margaret (Webster) Cromer. He was married August 18, 1900 to Mary Fountain.
After about twenty-five years spent in farming near St. Johnsville he moved to Canajoharie where he was employed by the village Water Works department. Twelve years ago he retired from that job and came to Johnstown where he resided with a son. Myron Cromer, in Linden avenue. Six months ago he returned to Canajoharie where he had since lived with a daughter, Mrs. Etta Whitbeck.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, St Johnsville.
The survivors are three sons, Clarence C and Myron, Johnstown, and Harvey Cromer, Gloversville; three daughters, Mrs. Whitbeck, Canajoharie, Mrs, Beatrice Ovitt, Johnstown and Mrs Mabel Hasfurier, Amsterdam, one brother, Daniel Cromer, Herkimer, his stepmother, Mrs Elisabeth Cromer, Utica , three half-sisters one half-brother, residing in Utica, twentyone grandchildren, thirteen greatgrandchildren, also several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Wassung-Brown A Ehle Funeral Home until this afternoon when the body will be taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Whitbeck, 77 Mohawk street. Canajoharie where the funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 The Rev Wilmer M. Zuehike. pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran church, this city, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Canajoharie Falls cemetery.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 260 - Moyer Mary, rents her home, owns a radio, ae 43, first married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home; Hassfurter John, son-in-law, ae 24, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Worker - Carpet Mill; Mabel, daughter, ae 19, married at age 16, born in NY, parents born in NY; John Jr, grandson, ae 1 10/12, born in NY; Milles Solomon, boarder, ae 30, born in NY, Laborer - Stone Quarry; Cromer Harvey L, son, ae 9, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (Pine Avenue) fam # 235 - Moyer Mary, ae 57, 4th grade, born in NY, Glove Maker; Myron, son, ae 28, 6th grade, born in NY, Truck Driver - Ash Collecting; Olive, daughter [in-law], ae 26, 6th grade, born in NY; Harvey, son, ae 19, 7th grade, New Worker; Myron Jr, grandson, ae 9/12, born in NY.
- 1950 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (56 Plesant Ave, downstairs) fam # 123 - Moyer Mary M, ae 66, widow, born in NY, Make Gloves - glove factory; Cromer Harvey L, son, ae 29, separated, born in NY, General Labor - skin mill.- Obituary (The Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, November 14, 1961)
Mrs. Mary M. Moyer, 74, a former resident of St. Johnsville. died at 11:30 Sunday night at the Johnstown nursing home, where she had been a patient four years. She had been in ill health for about six years.
After moving from St. Johnsville, she lived at 102 East Main St., Johnstown. She was the widow of Lester Moyer.
Mrs. Moyer was born in Hope Falls on Jan. 13; 1887, the daughter of Dwell and Jennie Williams Fountain. She was a glove worker and was last employed by the Miller Glove Co. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, St. Johnsville.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Jewett Whitbeck of Canajoharie, Mrs. John Hassfurter of Hagaman and Mrs. Albert Ovitt of Johnstown; three sons. C. C. Cromer of Johnstown. Myron Cromer of Gloversville and Harvey Cromer of Perth: one brother. Michael Mahar of Johnstown; 24 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and two nieces.
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- Obituary (St Johnsville Enterprise and Newa, NY, December 19, 1917)
Seymour Cromer, aged nine years, died Saturday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cromer, on Sanders street after a short illness of tuberculosis. He was a bright little boy and well liked in the Grammar School; where he was a pupil. Besides the parents three sisters and two brothers survive. The funeral was held from the home at one o’clock this afternoon, with the Rev. Dr. B. E. Fake of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church officiating. The remains were placed in the receiving vault in Prospect View Cemetery.
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- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (Main Street Lassellsville) fam # 59 - Clark Pearl, ae 29, 5 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - Home, rents her home; Henry, son, ae 14, born in NY, parents born in NY; Paul, son, ae 10; David, son, ae 6; Susan, daughter, ae 1.- Obituary (The Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Tuesday, October 5, 1926)
Mrs. Pearl Stock, 46 years old, wife of Frank Stock, died at 6:45 Monday evening at her home at North Bush, Fulton county. She was born in the town of Ephratah but has resided in North Bush for 15 years.
Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, David Clark and Paul Clark, of Johnstown; four stepsons, Roy and Homer Stock of Gloversville and Everett and Howard Stock of North Bush; three brothers, Daniel Cromer, Charles Cromer and Edward Cromer of St. Johnsvllle; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Smith of St. Johnsvllle and Elizabeth Cromer of the town of Johnstown, and her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. James Cromer, of Utica.
- 1900 census, Stratford, Fulton, NY, fam # 167 - Clark Wallace, b. Jun 1864, ae 35, married 7 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home with a mortgage; Pearl, wife, b. Jul 1878, ae 21, married 7 yr, 3 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Henry, son, b. Feb 1895, ae 5, born in NY; Harvey, son, b. May 1900, ae 1/12.
- Death Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Thursday, December 2, 1909)
Wallace Clark died very suddenly Tuesday evening ar his residence on the Eli Claus farm, in Oppenheim. He had been afflicted for several years with weakness of the heart. He is survived by his widow, a daughter of James Cromer and four children. He was intending to exchange with the opening of the new year, the occupancy of the Claus farm for that of the D. R. Youker farm.
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- Newspaper Article (Utica Herald-Dispatch, NY, Monday, June 12, 1911)
St. Johnsville, June 12 - The body of of Wallace Clark was recovered from the Erie Canal Saturday evening near the George Sager farm. The deceased was 15 years of age and had been employed by George Place of the South Side grocery. He had been missing since Wednesday evening when he borrowed a bicycle from his employer and started on the towpath to practice riding between here and Mindenville. The boy was alone and it is supposed he fell into the canal canal. His hat was found in the canal near the lock at Mindenville Friday evening, and the bicycle was also found In the waterway. Parties then started dragging the canal and continued until the body was found. Dr. C. C Vedder with Coroner Wessells of Canajoharie were called In the case.
The victim of the drowning is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frank Stock of Caroga. which is near Canada Lake. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Gammond.
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- 1940 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, (Fullers Corners Road) fam # 17 - Clark David W, owns his home with a value of $800, ae 37, married, 7th grade, born in NY, Truck Driver - Town Highway; Baum Ora L, housekeeper, ae 40, divorced, 7th grade, born in NY, Housekeeper - Private Family.- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Thursday, September 21, 1972)
GLOVERSVILLE - Funeral services for David Clark, 68, of Meco, who died yesterday at Littauer Hospital, will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Cole Funeral Home, Johnstown, by the Rev. Joseph Beatty.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Ferndale Cemetery.
Mr. Clark was born Feb. 8, 1904, in the Town of Oppenheim and was a lifelong resident of the county. He was employed by the Town of Johnstown Highway Department until retiring serveral years ago.
He served in the Army in World War II, from Aug. 28, 1942, to April 20, 1943.
Survivors are two stepbrothers, Roy Stock and Howard Stock, both of North Bush, and several cousins.
- Obituary (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, April 19, 1965)
Mrs. Ora Clark. 85, of the Farm-to-Market Road, West of Johnstown in the Town of Johnstown, died at 1:15 this morning in the Johnstown Hospital where she had been a patient six days. She had been in failing health several years.
A lifelong resident of Fulton County, she was born March 6, 1900 in the Town of Johnstown, daughter of Nathan and Jane Martin Baum
She was last employed as a home worker by the Grandoe Glove Corporation of Gloversville.
The survivors, besides her husband, David Clark, are four daughters, Mrs. Hilda Christman, Mrs. Jeanette Smith and Mrs. Juanita McCarthy, all of Fort Plain RD3, and Mrs. Dorothy Bohnaker of Brooklyn; one son, Fred Christman of Johnstown RD 1, 13 grandchildren ant two great-grandchildren.
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- 1910 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, (Rockwood Road) fam # 87 - Stock Frank, ae 37, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General, owns his home without a mortgage; Roy, son, ae 10, born in NY, parents born in NY; Everet, son, ae 9; Homer, son, ae 7; Howard, son, ae 4.
- 1915 NYS census, Caroga, Fulton (North Bush) - Stock Frank, ae 42, US citizen, Farmer; Pearl, wife, ae 33, US citizen, Housework; Roy, son, ae 16, US citizen, Laborer - farm; Everett, son, ae 14, Laborer - farm; homer, son, ae 12; Howard F, son, ae 8; Clark David, step-son, ae 8, US citizen.
- 1920 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, (Rockwood Road) fam # 61 - Stock Frank, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 47, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Farmer; Pearl, wife, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY; Roy, son, ae 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Lumber Woods; Evert, son, ae 19, Laborer - Lumber Woods; Homer, son, ae 16, Laborer - Common; Howard F, son, ae 13; Nash (sic) Paul, step-son, ae 19, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Farm; David, step-son, ae 15, Laborer - Teamster.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 41 - Stock Frank, owns his home with a value of $2500, widower, first married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Farmer; Everitt, son, ae 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Truckman - Road Construction; Howard, son, ae 23, Toggler - Leather Mill. [sharing the dwelling with his son Roy and his family]
- 1940 census, Caroga, Fulton, NY, Caroga Lake - Johnstown Road) fam # 2 - Stock Frank, owns his home with a value of $3000, ae 67, widower, 4th grade, born in NY, Farmer - Own Farm; Howard F, son, ae 33, 8th grade, born in NY, Leather Dresser - Skin Mill; Esther D, daughter-in-law, ae 29, 2 yr HS, born in NY.- Obituary (Schnectady Gazette, NY, Saturday, December 22, 1962)
JOHNSTOWN — Funeral services for Frank Stock, 90, of the Town of Caroga, who died Thursday night at his home, will be held at 2 pm tomorrow at the Cole funeral home.
REV. ROBERT W. Sampson of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in North Bush cemetery.
A lifelong Town of Carojca resident, he was a self-employed farmer and woodsman and as a sportsman, actively participating in hunting and fishing until this year.
Survivors ate three sons, Roy Stock, Homer Stock and Howard Stock, all of RD 2. Johnstown; a step-son. David Clark of RD 1. Johnstown: 10 grandchildren. 25 great-grandchilden, one great-great-grandchild and three nephews.
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- Obituary (The Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY, Friday, November 24, 1978)
Mrs. Josephine Fisher, 79, of 1026 Albany St., died November 23 in St Eliiabeth's Hospital.
She was bom in St Johnsvllle, NY a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Cook) Cromer. Mrs Fisher came to the Utica area as a young girl and in 1921 was married to John Henry Fisher. He died in 1954 She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Fisher is survived by four daughters, Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Exline, Mrs. Jenny Wagner, Mrs. Shirley Hyde and Mrs John (Rose) Thayer, all ot Utica; two sons. John and Richard, also both of Utica; two sisters, Mrs Ada Knapp and Mrs. Nellie Fusco, both of New York Mills one brother. John Cromer of Utica; 21 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchilren.
The funeral will be held Saturday from the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. and from Grace Episcopal Church at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in Crown Hill Memorial Park. Visitation is today only 2-4 and 7-9. Arrangements by the Eannace Funeral Home. Inc.. 932 South St. corner of Hammond Ave.
- He resided at 1021 Corcat (?) St, Utica, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917). He was employed as an electrician's helper and listed his mother as closest relative.
- 1920 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (603 Saratoga St) fam # 237 - Shelbert Anna, rents her home, ae 28, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Seamstress - Infants Work; Fisher John, lodger, ae 25, born in NY, parent sborn in NY, Clerk - Hardware Store; Leonard, lodger, ae 20, Baggage Man - Express Co.
- 1930 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (702 Bristol Ct) fam # 99 - Fisher H John rents his home, ae 35, married at age 26, born in NY, father born in Germany, mother born in Northern Ireland, Chaufer - Stove Business; Josephine, wife, ae 31, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 7, born in NY; John, son, ae 5; Jennie, daughter, ae 3; Shirley, daughter, ae 1 2/12.
- 1940 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (1034 Oriskany Street West) fam # 93 - Fisher John H, ae 54, 5th grade, born in NY; Josephine, wife, ae 41, 4th grade, bonr in NY, Housekeeper - Own Home; Elizabeth A, daughter, ae 16, 7th grade, born in NY; John L, son, ae 15, 0 grade; Janie M, daughter, ae 13, 4th grade; Shirley D, daughter, ae 11, 3rd grade; Richard J, aon, ae 8, 1st grade; Rose M, daughter, ae 3.
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- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY July, no date, 1984)
John L Fisher, 59. of 1026 Albany St. Utica. died Friday, July 13. 1984 in St. Elizabeth Hospital.
He was born November 14, 1924, in Utica. the son of the late John Henry and Josephine Cromer Fisher and was educated in local schools. Mr. Fisher was employed by ARC and was a member of the East and West Utica Boys (?) Clubs for many years.
Surviving Mr. Fisher are four sisters and one brother. Mrs Jennie Wagner, with whom he resided; Richard Fisher of Utica. Mrs. John (Rosemary) Thayer of Boonville, Ms. Shirley Hyde and Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Exline, both of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephew and one great-great-niece.
Funeral services will be at the convenience of the Family. Cremation was in Waterville. Interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park. Kirkland.
Arrangements are with the Quinn Ryan & Nunn Inc., Funeral Home. 2213 Genesee St.
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- Obituary (Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY,
Mrs. Jennie Mae Wagner (Looman), 60, of 1026 Albany St. died June 19,1986, at the Faxton Hospital.
She was born June 15, 1926, in Utica, the daughter of John Henry and Josephine Cromer Fisher.
She attended Grace Church, Utica.
Surviving are seven children. Laurie Ann Looman, Brian Scott Looman, Mrs. Harry (Josephine) Smith, Rosemarie Olin. William James Wagner Jr., and his wife Brenda. John Henry Wagner and his wife, JoAnn, and Leonard Wagner, and his fiancee, Lori Coons; 21 grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Exline; Sr., Mrs. Shirley Hyde. Mrs. John (Rose) Thayer; one brother. Richard Fisher; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, George Looman.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park. There are no calling hours.
Arrangements are with the Friedel & Williams Funeral Home. Inc'., Utica.
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Marriage Notes for Richard James Fisher and Phyllis Gelfuso
- Engagement Announcement (Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY, Sun, July 21, 1957)
Mrs Vicky Gufusco (?), 903 (?) Third Ave. announces the engagement of her daughter, Phyllis to Richard Fisher, son of Mrs. Josephine Fisher, 529 Varidk St. The wedding will take place Nov. 16.
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- Obituary (Find A Grave / Utica Daily Press, Friday, Feb. 13, 1987)
New York Mills - Mrs. Ada Knapp 86 of the Country Club Courts Apts. New York Mills died Thursday, February 12, 1987, at St
Luke's Memorial Hospital.
She was born in the the Town of Oppenheim, the daughter of James and Elisabeth Cook Cromer, and came to Utica as a young girl with her family. In 1923 she was married to Fred Knapp. Mr. Knapp died in 1967. Mrs. Knapp was employed by the Hotel Utica, until her retirement in 1968. She is a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Utica.
Mrs. Knapp is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John (Helen) Lachut, of Boca Raton, FL, Mrs. Donald (Dorcas) Owens, of Sauquoit, Mrs. Donald (Beverly) Harris of Bridgewater, and Mrs. James (Muriel) Sacsesny, of Rochester, two sons, Fred Knapp Jr., of Rockledge FL. and Robert Knapp, of Utica; a sister Mrs. Nettie Fusco, ov New York Mills, and a brother, John Cromer, of Utica; 29 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at The Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home ar Friday, 2-4 and 7-9.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabeties Association.
- He resided at 422 Varick, Utica, Oneida, NY, when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a teamster by Jones Utica Trucking Co and listed John Perrigo Sr as his closest relative.
Marriage Notes for Ada Cromer and John Henry Perrigo
- Wedding Announcement (Utica Daily Dispatch, --day, January --, 1919)
In a ceremony performed in the rectory of St Patrick's Church last night. Miss Ada Cromer of 927 Schuyler street became the bride of John Perrito of 422 Varlck street. The Rev. Raymond Lawrence, assistant pastor, officiated. Attending their were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Decker, brother-in-law and sister of the bride. After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Perrito will reside at 422 Verick street
- He resided at 1022 Margaret, Utica, Oneida, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (12 Sep 1918). He was employed as a Schoffer (sic) by an express co and listed Mrs. Elizabeth Knapp as his closest relative.
- 1930 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (714 Noyes Street) fam # 172 - Knapp Fred, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 31, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Chauffeur - Gas and Electric Co; Ada, wife, ae 29, married at age 23 (?), born in NY, parents born in NY; Perrigo Hellen, step-daughter, ae 10, born in NY, parents born in NY; Knapp Frederick, son, ae 6, born in NY; Robert, son, ae 4 9/12; Dorcas, daughter, ae 1 10/12.
- 1940 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (832 Edward Street) fam # 199 - Knapp Fred, ae 41, 8th grade, born in NY, Carbonater - Brewery; Ada, wife, ae 39, 8th grade, born in NY; Fred, son, ae 16, 8th grade, born in NY; Robert, son, ae 14, 8th grade; Dorcas, daughter, ae 11, 5th grade; Beverly, daughter, ae 9; Muriel, daughter, ae 3.
- 1950 census, (Utica, Oneida, NY, (325 Spring St), fam # 244 - Knapp Fred Sr, ae 51, born ion NY, Drill Press Operator - oil burner factory; Ada, wife, ae 49, born in NY; Muriel, daughter, ae 13, born in NY.- Obituary (Find A Grave / Utica Daily Press, Monday Morning, July 8, 1957)
Utica - Fred J. Knapp Sr., 59, of Utica, died unexpectedly July 5, 1957, in Utica, a son of Sylvester and Elizabeth Scheuerman Knapp. He attended St. Joseph's School here.
On Dec. 13, 1992, he married Ada Cromer.
Mr. Knapp was a machine operator at the Bossert Corp. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church.
He leaves his wife; four daughters, Mrs. John Lachut, Mrs. Donald Owens, Mrs. James Szczemy, all of Utica; two sons, Fred J. Knapp, Jr. and Robert S. Knapp, both of Utica; six sisters, Mrs. Agnes Baird and Mrs. Betty Metz, both of Utica, Mrs. Earl Balcum of Whitesboro, Mrs. Marie Balban of Chicago, Mrs. Lawrence Forbes of Florida, Mrs. Carrie Mullaney of Ilion; three brothers, William Knapp of Detroit, Christopher Knapp of Arizona, Joseph Knapp of Whitesboro; 19 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Dorcas M. Owens,92, of Rome, passed away Peacefully, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in her home and is now reunited with her husband of 59 years, Donald Owens, Sr.
She was born on June 7, 1928, in Utica, and was the second daughter of the late Fred and Ada Knapp. She attended Utica Public Schools and briefly worked for General Electric in the 1960’s. Dorcas married the love of her life, Don, on November 16, 1946, in Utica. They moved to Frankfort Hill in 1964, where they lived for the next 50+ years. They shared eight children, 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, a point of great pride for her.
She loved to gamble and play BINGO. She was a regular visitor to Turning Stone Casino and Yellow Brick Road Casino with her daughters. Dorcas and her husband took several cross-county road trips after his retirement from the F.X. Matt Brewing Company. She was also an avid reader and loved to watch The Price is Right. Dorcas never missed a family gathering, birthday party, wedding, or graduation, and loved to sit and chat with everyone. She had an infectious laugh that was easily recognizable to those who knew her.
Dorcas is survived by her eight children and their spouses, Patricia and Sam Edwards, of Frankfort, May Lou and Tom Putch, of Ilion, Donald Jr. and Sandra Owens, of Clinton, Jacqueline Owens, of Rome, John and Linda Owens of San Diego, CA, Nancy Gardner, of Rome, Brian and Heather Owens, of Barneveld, and Wendy Owens, of New York Mills; her beloved grandchildren, Mary Ann Valente, Donald Owens III, Samuel Edwards, Christopher Hryb, Tamara Billard, David Edwards, Stephen Hryb, John Owens, Andrea Marx, Lisa Pepe, Kristen Putch, Vanessa Jarrell and Lauren Owens, as well as her great-grandchildren; her sister Beverly Harris, of Bridgewater; her brother-in-law, Arnold Owens, of Cassville and her nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was also predeceased by her sisters and brothers and their spouses, Helen and Johnny Lachut, Fred and Delores Knapp, Robert and Anna Knapp and Muriel and Jim Szczesny.
Mrs. Owens calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 1 – 2 with a service to be held at 2. Burial will be in Frankfort Hill Cemetery.
Face masks will be required, social distancing will be enforced and contact tracing will be implemented.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Kelberman Center-Promise Program in Dorcas’ memory
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- Engagement Announcement (Utica Observer Dispatch, Sunday, Octoer 3, 1948)
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knapp. 325 E. Spring, announce the, engagement of their daughter, Beverly, to Henry Jones Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones, 919 State. No date has been set for the Wedding.
- 1950 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (417 Cooper, upper) fam # 120 - Jones Henry, ae 21, born in NY, Grinder - iron foundry; Beverly, wife, ae 19, born in NY.
Marriage Notes for Beverly A Knapp and Henry H Jones Jr
- Wedding Announcement (Utica Observer Dispatch, Monday, November 29, 1948)
Miss Beverly Agnes Knapp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knapp Sr. 325 E. Spring, was married to Henry H. Jones Jr., son of Henry H. Jones Sr., -19 State, at 2 p. m. Nov. 20 In the home of the bridee. The Rev. Henry O. Hospers officiated.
The bride was attended by Miss Anna Marie Sbaraglia as maid of honor and Mrs. Donald Owens as bridesmaid.
Robert S. Knapp, the bride's brother, was best man and Donald Owens was usher.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore green gabardine with a matching hat, gray accessories, and a corsage of white roses and a gardenia.
The maid of honor, was attired in gray gabardine with green accesories and a corsage of red and white roses. The bridesmaid wore brown and white , crepe with a corsage of red and whiter roses.
A dinner and reception were held in the bride's home, after which Mr. and Mrs. Jones left for Buffalo. They will reside in South Trenton.
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- 1930 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (623 Henry Street) fam # 69 - Cromer James, rents his home, ae 83, first married at age 16, born in NY, parents born in NY; Elizabeth, wife, ae 51, born in NY, parents born in NY, Chambermaid - Hotel; Decker Nettie, daughter, ae 28, divorced, born in NY, Creeler - Tire Factory; Glen L, grandson, ae 10, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Yorkville, Oneida, NY, (915 McBride Ave) fam # 90 - Cromer Elizabeth, ae 60, widow, 5the grade, born in NY, Becker Nettie B, daughter, ae 38, divorced, 8th grade, born in NY, Splicer - Cotton Mill; Glen, grandson, ae 21, 7th grade, born in NY, Drug Clerk - Drug Store.
- 1920 census, Utica (Ward 9) Oneida, NY, (1103 Sunset Ave) fam # 247 - Cromer James, rents his home, ae 72, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Button Factory; Elizabeth, wife, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Cleaner - Houses; Josephine, daughter, ae 21, born in NY, Filler - Cotton Mill; John, son, ae 17, Carder - Woolen Mill; Decker Glenn, son-in-law, ae 19, born in NY, parents born in NY, Driver - Trucking House; Nettie, daughter, ae 18, born in NY, Folder - Cotton Mill; Glenn, grandson, ae 8/12, born in NY.
- Obituary (Find A Grave / The Daily Press (Utica, NY), Tues, Feb 29, 1972)
Glenn E Decker, 71, 713 W Spring St, died in St Luke's Memorial Hospital Center, Sunday. He was born in Binghamton. He attended Utica schools. He married Edna P Fregin in Utica. He was a truck driver for Jones of Utica and then for the Department of Public Works, retiring in 1960. He was a member of St George's Episcopal Church. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Wayne E of Utica and Richard E of South Trenton; three daughters, Mrs George (LeElla) Jones and Mrs Carl (Elaine) Biamonte, both of Utica and Mrs John (Norma) Ellis, Washington Mills. The funeral will be at 11:30 Wednesday from the John S Friedel Funeral Homes Inc. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery ..."
Marriage Notes for Nettie Cromer and Glenn Edward Conrad Decker
- Marriage Announcement (Utica Herald Dispatch, NY, Thursday, December 5, 1918)
Last evening at 7:30 o'clock. Nettie Cromer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cromer. 927 Schuyler street, and Glenn Decker, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Decker. 927 Schuyler street, were married at the home of the Rev. Lewis H. Holden, 1105 Park avenue. They were attended by Miss Ada Cromer, the sister of the bride, and John H. Perrigo. friend of the grroom. The groom is employed by Jones of Utlca as a teamster. Both the bride and groom are well known in West Utica and the best wishes of their friends will follow them In their married life.
- Divorced in 1921 (Decker)
- 1950 census, Hew Hartford, Oneida, NY, (22 Lawrence Rd), Fam # 166 - Fusco Frank A, ae 54, born in OH, Salesman - wholesale grocery; Nettie, wife, ae 48, born in NY.
- Obituary ( The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, NY, Saturday, Sept. 28, 1974)
NEW YORK MILLS - Frank A. Fusco, 70, of 14 Royal Brook Lane, died yesterday in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center after a long illness.
He was born in Youngstown, Ohio and attended schools in Niles, Ohio. He came to this area 13 years ago. He was married to Nettie Cromer Decker in 1944.
Mr. Fusco was a slaesman for teh C. Tornello & Co. Importers for the past 30 years, retiring several years ago. He served in the Army Air Force in France during World War I. He was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church.
Besides his wife he leaves a step-son, Glen L. Decker of Sauquoit: twho brothers, Philip of Colo., and Dr. Eugene M. Fusco, of Columbus, Ohio.
The funeral will be at 8:30 Monday from the Steve- Funeral Home, and at 9 from Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Sunday.
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- 1940 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (1022 Wager Street) fam # 106 - Cromer John, rents his home, ae 37, 8th grade, born in NY, Attendant - Gas Station; Margaret, wife, ae 35, 1 yr HS, born in NY; Joan, daughter, ae 9, 2nd grade, born in NY; Jackelyn, daughter, ae 5; Donald, son, ae 1.
- 1950 census, Utica, Oneida, NY, (911 Lenox, 1st floor) fam # 49 - Vromer John, ae 48, born in NY, Racker - brewery; Margaret, wife, ae 44, born in NY; Jacqueline, daughter, ae 15, born in NY; Donald, son, ae 11; Robert, son, ae 3.
Marriage Notes for John Cromer and Margaret E Hahn
- Wedding Announcement (Utica Daily Press, NY, Friday, November 29, 1929)
Miss Margaret E. Hann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Hahn, 911 Lenox Avenue, became the bride of John Cromer, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cromer, 433 Henry Street, in a ceremony performed with a nuptual mass in St. Joseph's Church at - yesterday morning. Rev. Henry Hemmer officiated.
Thomas F. Ryan was at the organ. The maid of honor was Miss Celia Ann Greer, while Ray P. H---- was best man. The bride wore -- red in white moire with white --- hat and she carried white bride's roses. Miss Geere's gown eas of orchid moire, trimmed with yellow and she wore a hat of orchid moire, trimmed with veil and carried yellow roses.
The wedding breakfast was served at Bagg's Hotel. After a western trip, Mr. and Mrs. Cromer will be at home to friends at their residence in fairview Avenue, Yorkville. Mr. Cromer is associated with New York State Railways.
Prenuptial events in honor of the bride were given by Miss. -- Ann Greer, Mrs. Edwin A. Hahn, Mrs. Ralph Hahn, Miss Mildred McCarthy, Mrs Helen Quinn, Miss Margaret Williamson, Miss Jean Law and Mrs. Ethel Cook.
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- Jessie Weaver and Delia Miles are 2nd cousins 1 time removed.
- not listed in 1880 census.
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- Jessie Weaver and Delia Miles are 2nd cousins 1 time removed.
- Listed in the 1870 census as female - evidently an error.
- 1880 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 19 - Weaver Jesse, ae 23, Works the farm, born in NY, parents born in NY; Nicholas, ae 53, father, unable to read and write, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mary, ae 52, mother, Keeping House, born in NY, parents born in NY; Emma, ae 15, sister; Anna, ae 12, sister; Argersinger David, ae 32, brother-in-law, in ---, born in NY, parents born in NY; Rosa, ae 26, sister; Lydia, ae 6/12, born in Nov (?), niece; Musey (?) ---- ae 3.
- 1900 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 150 - Weaver Jesse, b. Mar 1856, ae 44, married 7 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Delia, wife, b. Nov 1874, ae 25, married 7 yr, 4 children, 4 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Fanny, daughter, b. Mar 1894, ae 6, born in NY; Lester, son, b. Jun 1895, ae 4; Raymond, son, b. Jan 1897, ae 3; Bertha, daughter, b. Dec 1898, ae 1. [living next to his father and step-mother]
- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (Road from fical Corners to Dempster Corners) fam # 8 - Weaver Jesse, ae 53, married 2 times, married 6 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer-General Farm, owns his home with a mortgage; Myra, wife, ae 43, married 6 yr, no children, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lester, son, ae 14, born in NY; Raymond, son, ae 12; Bertha, daughter, ae 10.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (East Road) fam # 46 - Weaver Jesse, Owns his home without a mortgage ae 64, divorced, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer. [living next to his son Lester and his family]
- 1930 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (9 Prospect Place) fam # 231 - Living with his son Lester and his family.- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, January 27, 1932)
Jesse Weaver, 75, died Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, Lester Weaver, in Gloversvllle.
The survivors are two daughters, Bertha Weaver, Gloversvllle, and Mrs. Arthur Laner, llion, two sons, Lester and Raymond W. Weaver, Gloversvllle, one brother, Stephen Weaver, St. Johnsvllle.
Funeral services will be held in the Free Methodist church at Scotch Bush, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the Fickles cemetery, Scotch Bush.
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- 1900 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, fam # 218 - Miles Eugene, b. Mar 1871, ae 29, married less than a year, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, owns his home without a mortgage; Carrie, wife, b. jan 1882, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (Utica Herald - Dispatch, Monday, March 29, 1909)
Eugene Miles, of Lassellsvillle died at a local hospital in this city on Saturday. He had been confined to the hospital but a short time. He was the son of Leander Miles and Elisabeth Cromer and was born in Ephratah 39 years ago. He is survived by a wife. Undertaker F. G. Lankton sent the remains to St Johnsville, near the above town.
- 1892 New York State census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, William W Leper, ae 45, born in US, Carpenter; Mary, ae 26, born in US; Carrie Edick, ae 10, born in US; Mary Weaver, ae 18, born in US, Domestic; Eliza M Leper, ae 10, bonr in US; Nancy M, ae 8; William H, ae 7; Frank S, ae 4.
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- Death Announcement (St. Johnsville Enterprise and News, NY, Wednesday, January 10, 1923)
The death of Mrs. Eva Miles, wife of angelo Tolfaoccured Wednesday at her homemon Sanders street. The deceased was a woman held in high esteem in this coimmunity. Besides her husband she is survived by her mother Mrs. Willis Gray and two sisters of West St. Johnsville. Private funeral services were hels at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (28 Hough Street) fam # 37 - Dolfa (sic) Angelo, rents his home, ae 24, immigrated in 1914, born in Italy, parents born in Italy, Machine Operator - knitting mill; Eva, wife, ae 19, born in NY, parents born in NY, Machine Operator - knitting mill.
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- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 123 - Miles Orville, ae 32, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - general; Lily, wife, ae 30, 2 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Alma Miles, daughter, ae 5, born in NY; Emerson, son, ae 3.
- He resided at RFD 2 St Johnsville, Fulton, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12 1918) He was self employed as a farmer and identified his closest relative as Lillian Miles.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (Church Road) fam # 30 - Miles Orville, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 41, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Lillie, wife, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home; Elma, daughter, ae 14, born in NY; Emerson, son, ae 12; Goldie, ae 9; Olin, son, ae 4 7/12 (?). [Neighbor of his brother Fred.]- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, Wednesday 21, 1927)
Orville Miles, aged 49, died yeaterday morning at 3:30 o'clock at his home, 405 West Clinton street, after a lingering illness with heart trouble.
He was born in the Town of Ephratah, April 30, 1878, the son of Leander and Elzabeth Miles, but had been a resident of Johnstown for a number of years.
Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, Emerson and Olin of Johnstown: three daughters, Mrs. Frank Denure of St. Johnsville, Goldie and Gladys Miles of Johnstown: his mother, Mrs, Elisibeth Miles of the Town of Johnstown; two brothes, Fred of the Town of Ephratah , and Charles of Gloversville: also two sisters, Myra Miles of the Town of Ephratah, and Mrs. Ada Argersinger of Little Falls.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (25 Melcher Street) fam # 203 - Miles Lillian, rents her home, ae 50, widow, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - Home; Emerson, son, ae 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Lineman - NY Power and Line; Goldie, daughter, ae 19, Glove Maker - glove Factory; Olan, son, ae 14; Gladis, daughter, ae 9; Travis Calvin, border, ae 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mechanic - Garage.
- 1940 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, Church Road, fam # 118 - Miles Lily, ae 60, widow, 7th grade, born in NY, House Work - Private Family; Olin O, son, ae 20, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Wood Cutter - Own Farm; Herrick Eddie, son-in-law, ae 19, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Colorer - Skin Mill; Gladys, daughter, ae 19, 3 yr HS, Glove Shop - Factory.
- 1950 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (Church Road) fam # 36 - Herrick Eben E, ae 29, born in NY, Machine Operator - leather mill; Gladys, wife, ae 29, born in NY; Keith, son, ae 9, born in NY; Daniel, son, ae 7; Nancy, daughter, ae 5; (Separate page same fam #) Miles Lily, mother-in-law, ae 70, widow, born in NY.- Obituary (THE LEADER-REPUBLICAN, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, May 14, 1953)
Mrs. Lilly Strobeck Miles, 73, of Scotch Bush, widow of Orville Miles, died Tuesday night in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Goldie Brunt, 18 Western Boulevard, where she had resided for more than a year.
Mrs. Miles was born in Scotch Bush March 27, 1880. She had been employed in several glove shops and attended the Free Methodist Church in Gloversville and was a former member of that denomination in Scotch Bush.
The survivors are Mrs. Frank DeNure of St. Johnsville, Emerson and Olin Miles of Scotch Bush, Mrs. Brunt of Gloversville, and Mrs. Eben Herrick of Johnstown; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, also two brothers, Henry Strobeck of Johnstown and a twin brother, William Strobeck of Ft. Plain, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon with a prayer service at the home of her son, Emerson Miles, in Scotch Bush and the funeral at 2 p.m. in the Scotch Bush Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Mr. Thomas of the Gloversville Free Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be made in the Fical Cemetery in Scotch Bush.
Marriage Notes for Orville Willard Miles and Lillian Strobeck twin
- Marriage Announcement (AMSTERDAM EVENING RECORDER, NY, Friday, December 2, 1904)
ST. JOHNSVILLE
Dec. 2. -- Orville Miles and Miss Lillian Strobeck of Lassellsville were married by the Rev. I. B. Van Valkenberg at his residence Thanksgiving day.
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- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (25 Melcher Street) fam # 203 - Miles Lillian; ... Travis Calvin, border, ae 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mechanic - Garage. [boarding with his future mother-in-law]
- Obituary (THE LEADER-REPUBLICAN, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, September 27, 1938)
Calvin Travis, 29, garageman, formerly of Utica and Eagle Bay, was killed yesterday in an auto accident near Buffalo, according to word received by relatives in Dolgeville.
George Schulz, Hamilton, with whom Travis was motoring to California, was reported to be in a Buffalo hospital, seriously injured.
Word of Travis' death was received by a brother, Walter, Dolgeville, who last night was seeking further details from Buffalo police.
The two men had started for the Coast Sunday, according to Travis' brother. The only other details received were that the accident occurred at about 6 A. M. and that another car was involved.
Travis had been employed at the Eagle Bay garage several summers and last summer was the proprietor. For the last two winters he had lived at 1535 Oneida.
He was born in Ephratah, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Travis. Going in Dolgeville as a young man, he was employed there three years in a slipper factory. He left three years ago.
He leaves another brother, Kenneth, also of Dolgeville, and a sister, Evelyn, Ephratah.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 P. M. from the Moore Funeral Home, Dolgeville.
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- Ada Miles and Gordon Argersinger are 3rd cousins.
- She and her husband are not listed together during any of the census records.
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 285 - Argersinger Ada, rents her home, ae 39, married, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - at Home. [sharing the dwelling with Oliver Miles, relationship unknown]
- 1930 census, Little Falls, Herkimer, NY, (117 Church Street) fam # 155 - Living with her son-in-law Henry Bridgemen.
- 1940 census, St Johnosville, Montgomery, NY, (23 John Street) fam # 620 - Living with her son-in-law Henry Brigeman.- Obituary (SCHENECTADY GAZETTE, NY, Friday, June 29, 1945
ST. JOHNSVILLE -- Mrs. Ada Miles Argersinger, 65, died early Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Brigeman, 22 John street. She had suffered from a heart ailment for many years. Mrs. Argersinger was born in Lassellsville on April 28, 1880, a daughter of Leander and Elizabeth Miles, and was married to Gordon Argersinger in 1902. She had spent most of her life in this immediate vicinity. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Brigeman and Mrs. Theodore Wagner, both of this village; and three grandchildren, Walter and Frederick Wagner, and Shirley Brigemen, also all os St. Johnsville. The funeral will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Smith funeral home. Rev. Alden Smith, pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate, and burial will be in the Fical cemetery in Lassellsville.
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- Ada Miles and Gordon Argersinger are 3rd cousins.
- He and his wife are not living together during any of the census records.
- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (Scotch Bush) fam # 171 - Living with his parents.
- He resided at RFD 2, St Johnsville, Fulton, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was employed as a part owner of a farm and listed Dudley Argersinger as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Epharatah, Fulton, NY, (2 Green Street) fam # 50 - Argersinger Dudley, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 71, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Leath, wife, ae 69, born in NY, parents born in NY; Gordon, son, ae 42, married, born in NY, Farmer, Working Out; Grace, daughter, ae 37.
- 1930 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 150 - Argesinger Dudley, rents his home, ae 82, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - General Farm; Leah, wife, ae 80, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY; Gordon, son, ae 52, born in NY, Farmer - General Farm.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, New York, fam # 3 - Hulbert Fay; ... Argersinger Gordon, ae 63, 6th grade, born in NY, Farm Laborer.
- 1950 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 49 [not in sequence] - Argersinger Gordon, ae 72, widower, born in NY.- Obituary (DAILY PRESS, Utica, NY, Thursday, Jan 16, 1958)
St. Johnsville -- Gordon Argersinger, 80, for most of his life a resident of the Scotch Bush area, died Jan. 13, 1958, in the Van Lone Nursing Home at Johnstown.
He was born in Town of Ephratah June 5, 1877, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Argersinger.
He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Wagner and Mrs. Henry Brigeman, both of St. Johnsville; three grandchildren; a great grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 today from the Smith Funeral Home, the Rev. John Presssey, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Fical Cemetery, Lassellsville.
Marriage Notes for Ada Miles and Gordon Argersinger
- Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Friday, November 7, 1902)
Thursday evening tho Rev. I. B, Van Valkenburg united in marriage Gordon Argersinger and Miss Ada Miles, both of Scotch Bush, and Frank Hayes of Youker's Bush And Miss Grace Kretser of Scotch Bush. The double ceremony occurred at the residence of the officiating clergyman at Kring's Bush.
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- Newspapre Article (St. Johnsville Enterprise and News, NY, Wednesday, November 18, 1908)
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Argersinger were shocked to hear of their recent estrangement. It is said Mrs. Argersinger will stay during the winter with her sister Mrs.Jesse Weaver of Scotchbush.
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- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 32 - Miles Fred, ae 28, married 4 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer -General Farm, owns his home without a mortgagee; Elizabeth, wife, ae 24, married 4 yr, 3 children, 2 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mabel, daughter, ae 3, born in NY; Mary, daughter, ae 6/12. [living next to his mother]
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (Church Road) fam # 28 - Miles Fred, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 37, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Elizabeth, mother, ae 70, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home; Mable, daughter, ae 12, born in NY, parents born in NY; Mary, daughter, ae 10; Dorthy, daughter, ae 7; Carlton, son, ae 6; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 3 6/12.
- 1930 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 266 - Miles Fred, owns his home, ae 47, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm; Dorothy, daughter, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Carlton, son, ae 16; Elizabeth, daughter, ae 13; Elizabeth, mother, ae 93, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (North Road Scotch Bush) fam # 126 - Miles Fred, owns his home with a value of $1500, ae 57, widower, 6th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Carlton, son, ae 26, 7th grade, born in NY, Farm Laborer; Weaver Myra, sister, ae 70, widow, born in NY.
- 1950 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 30 - Miles Fred, ae 67, widow, born in NY, Farmer; Carleton, son, ae 36, born in NY, Farm Hand; Myra, sister, ae 83, widow, born in NY.
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- Obituary (The Evening Telegram, Amsterdam, NY, Monday, November 5, 1958)
ST. JOHNSVILL.E—Fred Miles, 74. Scotch Bush, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Howard Miles. Lasselville, after an illness of two years.
Born July 30. 1882. in Scotch Bush, he was the son of Leander and Elizabeth Cromer Miles.
Mr. Miles married Elizabeth Gray in 1906. She died in 1916. Mr. Miles was a farmer all his
life.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mabel Schulenburg and Mrs. Mary Bryant, Johnstown. Mrs. Dorothy Richardson, Amsterdam, and Mrs. Miles; one son. Carlton Miles, Scotch Bush; 12 grandchildren: four great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral rites will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Smith funeral home, St. Johnsville, with the Rev. F. W. Wright, pastor of the Scotch Bush Free Methodist Church, officiating. The Rev. Mr. Dillenheck will assist. Burial will be in Fical Cemetery, Scotch Bush.
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- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (Perth Road) fam # 20 - Van Arnum Earl, Farmer; ... Bryant Harry, ae 15, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Farm.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (26 South Perry Street) fam # 325 - Bryant Harry, rents his home, ae 25, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Laborer; Mary, wife, ae 30, 8th grade, born in NY, Maker - Gloves; (1 lodger).
Marriage Notes for Mary Miles and Harry H Bryant
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, June 22, 1935)
Miss Mary Miles Becomes Bride of Harry Byrant at Parsonage
Miss Mary Miles, 24 1-2 South Perry street, daughter of Fred Miles, of Lassellsvllle and Harry Bryant, 8 West Montgomery street, were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 2, at ths parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. David Paton, pastor performed the ceremony.
Arthur Wheadon, cousin of the bridegroom and Miss Margaret Moulton were the attendants.
The bride was gowned in green organdie with accessories to match and she carried yellow roses. Miss Moulton wore a gown of pink organdie with matching accessories and pink roses.
Following the ceremony the bridal party left for Richmondville where a wedding supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orson Smith. Mrs. Smith is a. sister of the bridegroom. The newlyweds plan to leave on a trip to the Thousand Islands later this week. They will reside at 24 1-2 South Perry street.
The bride's gift to her attendant was a beaded evening bag. The bridegroom presented his best man with a belt and buckle set
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- Obituary (AMSTERDAM RECORDER, Amsterdam, NY, Monday, March 18, 1974)
ST. JOHNSVILLE -- Carlton (Carl) Miles, 60, died Sunday afternoon in Little Falls Hospital where he had been admitted early that morning. He had been a resident of the Van Allen Nursing Home in Little Falls for the past three years.
Mr. Miles was born in Scotch Bush, Town of Ephratah, Dec. 29, 1913, a son of Fred and Elizabeth Gray Miles.
He was married in April, 1958, to Walty Blovat, of Little Falls, in that city. She died December 11, 1961.
Mr. Miles had lived in Little Falls since 1958, and was employed by the H. P. Snyder Manufacturing Co. until his retirement because of ill health six years ago.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Harry (Mabel) Schulenburg, Johnstown; Mrs. Harry (Mary) Bryant, Johnstown; Mrs. Dorothy Richardson, Amsterdam, and Mrs. Howard (Elizabeth) Miles, St. Johnsville RD 1; one brother-in-law, Edward Blovat, in Florida, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter (Mary) Hopper, Johnstown; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the H. C. Smith Funeral Home, St. Johnsville, with the Rev. William Davis, pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be later in Polish National Catholic Cemetery in the Town of Herkimer.
Calling hours at the H. C. Smith Funeral Home are today from 7 to 9, and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
- Obituary (UTICA DAILY PRESS, Monday, December 12, 1966)
LITTLE FALLS -- Mrs. Carl (Walty) Miles, 50, of 31 ½ N. Ann St., died yesterday in Little Falls Hospital.
She was born in Little Falls, a daughter of Frank Blauvat and the late Anna Matuk Blauvat. She was married to Carl Miles in 1958 in Little Falls. She was last employed by the Bertelle Dress Co., Little Falls, retiring a few years ago.
Besides her husband and father, she leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary Hopper, Johnstown; two brothers, Frank Blauvat, Jr., Little Falls, and Edward Blauvat, Florida.
The funeral will be at 9 Wednesday from the Shepherdson Funeral Home and at 9:30 from Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Holy Spirit Polish National Catholic Cemetery, Town of Herkimer.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today and tomorrow.
Marriage Notes for Carlton Miles and Walty Blovat
- Marrage Announcement (Leader Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, April 28, 1958)
Miss Walty Blovat, Johnstown RD 1, and Carlton Miles, 116 East Clinton Street, were married at 2 Saturday afternoon by Rev. Percy B. Dolling of the Salisbury Center Methodist Church.
The attendants were Mrs. Walter Hopper and Frank Blovat, sister and brother of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's brother in Little Falls.
Mr. and Mrs. Miles will reside in Little Falls upon their return from their wedding trip.