- Obituary (on line, Friday, June 2, 2006
Tamerlyn T. Chamberlain, 83, of Johnstown, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at home.
He was born July 5, 1922, in Johnstown, a son of the late George and Goldie Chamberlain.
Tam took boots at Sampson Naval Training Center, at Romulus, New York, now a State Park and Naval Museum.
He served his Country in the U.S. Navy, on the USS LOVELACE in the Pacific Theater invasion of Okinawa.
Mr. Chamberlain was awarded the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Star, and Philippine Liberation Star.
Tam was employed as a carpenter and welder, working on various projects throughout Fulton County, New York State.
He also worked in six states for the Sacony Mobile Oil Co. Pipe line Eastern Division where he served as a maintenance foreman; he also worked for several years for the city of Clearwater, Florida as a gas man installing gas lines.
Mr. Chamberlain was a member of the Johnstown Church of Christ, Vestal Fire Dept. Co. No. 1, CSEA Association of Clearwater, Florida, and Life and Honorary member of the Sampson W.W.II Navy Veterans at Sampson.
On June 7, 1941, he married Agnes E. Van Slyke Chamberlain and she preceded him in death on March 20, 2001.
Survivors include three sons, Jack D. Chamberlain of Azle, Texas, Tamerlyn T. Chamberlain Jr. of Johnstown and Michael P. Chamberlain of Niskayuna; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, and nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, Route 67 and Stoller Road, Johnstown with Rev. Don English officiating.
There will be no calling hours.Interment will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Church of Christ, P.O. Box 307, Johnstown, New York 12095.
Arrangements are by the A.G. Cole Funeral Home Inc., 215 East Main Street, Johnstown.
Marriage Notes for Agnes Etta Van Slyke and Tamerlyn T Chamberlain
Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, June 5, 1941)
The marriage of Miss Agnes Etta Van Slyke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dorn Van Slyke, 211 Burton street, to Tamerlyn T. Chamberlain, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Chamberlain, 712 Fon Clair street, was solemnized in the parsonage of the Methodist church Saturday morning at 11. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. David Paton.
Mrs. Le Roy Reid acted as matron of honor and Mr. Reid was best man.
The bride was gowned in white mousseline de soie with matching accessories, and wore a corsage of yellow roses and bridal daisies.
The matron of honor wore powder blue brocaded organza with accessories to match, and a corsage of pink carnations and bridal daisies.
Mrs. Van Slyke, mother of the bride, wore blue crepe de chene print with white accessories. Mrs. Chamberlain, the bridegroom's mother, was attired in blue crepe print with accessories to match. Both mothers wore corsages of pink carnations.
The bridegroom and best man were attired in dark coats and white flannel trousers with white carnation boutonnieres.
The attendants were presented with personal gifts.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held and a luncheon served at the home of the bride's parents with thirty-two guests attending.
Later the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls. Upon their return they will reside in a newly furnished flat on the second floor of 712 Fon Clair street.
Mrs. Chamberlain, who has been the guest of honor at several prenuptial showers, is employed at Sutton's glove factory.
Mr. Chamberlain attended Johnstown High school and is employed in the Imperial Glove Company factory in Gloversville.
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- He redided in Fultonville, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917), He was employed as a farmer and listed his wife and three children as closest relatives.
- 1920 census, Glen, Montgomery, New York, (Yates Street) fam # 149 - Miller Err, rents his home, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Ada M, wife, ae 26, born in NY, parents born in NY; Theron A, son, ae 8, born in NY; Grace B, daughter, ae 6; Reva, daughter, ae 3; Charles H, son, ae 7/12.
- 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 143 - Err Miller, owns his home with a value of $3000, ae 50, 6th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Ada, wife, ae 46, 6th grade, born in NY; Edmund, son, ae 15, 8th grade, born in NY; Howard, son, ae 12, 6th grade; Fayette, son, ae 11, 5th grade; Milford, son, ae 9, 3rd grade; Vivian Mae, daughter, ae 6, 1st grade; Elrita, daughter, ae 3; Everett E, son, ae 1.- Funeral Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, October 26, 1960)
Services for Err Miller were beld at 2 this afternoon at the Cole Funeral Home, with Rev. Clair E. Carpenter of the First Methodist Church officiating.
Bearers were Burton Handy, Emmett Handy Jr., Robert Handy, Ernest Handy. Larry Mereness. De Wayne Mereness, James Miller, Gary Miller, and Robert Antis Jr.
Burial was in evergreen Cemetery, Sand Flats.
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- Obituary (Malone 2002)
Malone - Charles H. Miller, 83, of South Pearl Street, Malone, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Dec. 24, 2002, at Fletcher Allen Healthcare, Burlington, Vt.
He was born in Fultonville, N.Y., on May 22, 1919, the son of Err and Ada Mae (Smith) Miller.
He married Geraldine Trushaw on June 27, 1940, in Notre Dame Church, Malone. She predeceased him on July 24, 1995, after 55 years of marriage.
Mr. Miller is survived by five brothers and a sister, Edmond Miller of Canajoharie, N.Y., Howard Miller of Camp Corona, Calif., Milfred Miller and his wife Mary Lou of Johnstown, N.Y.. Fayette Miller and his wife Thelma of Adrin, Mich., Elreda Hughes of Osseo, Mich., and Everette Miller and his wife Margaret of Johnstown, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Helen Conto of Malone, N.Y.; good friends Mark and Denise Young of Malone, N.Y.; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Theron Miller; and four sisters, Grace Handy, Reva Antis, Eva Mereness and Vivian Jones.
After graduating from Johnstown High School, Mr. Miller enlisted into the U.S. Navy on April 28, 1943, where he served as an electrician's mate, second class. He served on a destroyer, the U.S.S. Ingraham in the Asiatic Pacific. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 6, 1945. He moved to Malone 60 years ago and was employed at several different locations including Aloca, retiring as a service manager for Sears & Roebuck Company of Malone. Mr. Miller spent his more recent years enjoying fishing, hunting and woodworking.
He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Northern Aurora Lodge, Malone-Fort Covington, the Media Temple of the Malone Shriners Club. He was a lifetime member and treasurer of the Everton Fish and Game Club. Mr. Miller was also a current member of the Malone Lodge of Elks and the Malone American Legion Post.
Calling hours will be Sunday, Dec. 29, at St. Mary Murphy Funeral Home from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tom Davis officiating.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Shriners of Malone dedicated to the Children's Hospital
Marriage Notes for Charles H Miller and Geraldine Trushaw
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Sunday, July 6, 1940)
Miss Geraldine Trushaw of Malone, was united In marriage to Charles Miller of Bradford, Pa., former Johnstown resident, June 27 at Notre Dame church in Malone. The pastor performed the ceremony.
The atendants were Miss Agnes Gulsen of Malone, and Theron Miller of this city.
The bride presented an attractive appearance in navy blue redingote with white accessories, and a corsage of Talisman roses and white gysophylia.
The bridesmaid also wore navy blue with white accessories and a corsage of pink and white snapdragons. The attendants received personal gifts.
Following the marriage, a dinner was served at the home of the bride with 35 guests present.
The newlyweds are taking a wedding trip through the New England states and upon their return will reside at Bradford, Pa., where Mr. Miller is assistant manager in the F. W. Woolworth Co. Store.
The bride is a graduste of Franklin Academy at Malone, class of 1939, and the bridegroom of Johnstown High school, class of 1937,
Out-of-town guests Included Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Miller and Miss Eva Miller. Fort Plain; Mr. and Mrs. Theron Miller, Johnstown; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Handy, Gloversvllle; and Mrs. Sadie De Paris of Syracuse.
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Marriage Notes for Edmond Miller and Dorothy M Heiser
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Thursday, January 9, 1964)
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Canajoharie, was the scene of the Jan. 4 wedding of Mrs. Dorothy Vouga and Edmond Miller, both of Canajoharie.
Rev. Theodore Hairier performed the 2 o'clock double ring ceremony. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Heiser, Canajoharie, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Ada Miller, Johnstown, and the late E. R. Miller.
Mrs. Miller wore a royal blue velvet dress, matching feathered clip headpiece with a shoulder length nylon net veil and a corsage of pink sweetheart roses.
Mrs. Alberta Nurnberger, Canajoharie, was matron of honor for her sister wearing a winter white wool dress, pheasant feather headpiece and a corsage of red roses.
Harold Miller of Fonda served as his brother's best man. A reception was held at the Stone Lodge, Palatine Bridge.
The bride attended Canajoharie
high school and the bridegroom
attended Fort Plain high school. both are employed by Beech-Nut Life Savers, Inc. Canajoharie. The Millers will make their home ar 127 Walnut street, Canajoharie.
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- Newspaper Article (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Saturday, May 16, 1970)
Howard Miller of Culver City, Calif., a former Johnstown resident, recently was installed as governor of the Culver City Moose Lodge.
Miller, who has lived in Culver City for the last five years, is the son of Mrs. Ada Miller, 9 East Clinton Street, and the late Err Miller.
Robert Antis Sr., Miller's brother-in-law and also a former local resident, was installed as Junior past governor after completing a 1-year term as governor.
Another brother-in-law and former local resident, Charles Mereness, was installed as a trustee for three years, and his son, Lawrence Mereness was installed as sergeant at arms.
Miller's sister, Mrs. Robert Antis Sr., is the senior regent of the Culver City Chapter, Women of the Moose, and another sister, Mrs. Eva Mereness, is the assistant guide of the chapter.
Marriage Notes for Howard James Miller and Grace Loretta Ambridge
- Wedding Announcement (the Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, April 23, 1954)
Mfos Grace Loretta Ambridge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ambridge. Palatine Bridge, and Howard James Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Err Miller, Johnstown RD 1, were married Saturday afternoon in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Plain by the Rev. Herbert H. Mahl, pastor.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white imported rosepoint lace, over satin, with fitted bodice, and bouffant skirt of nylon tulle having a lade peplum, and ending in a cathedral train. The yoke and mandarin collar were trimmed with irridescent sequins. Her imported silk illusion veil, trimmed with lace, was attached to a queen's crown of pearls and rhinestones. She carried a bridal bouquet of Easter lilies centered with pink roses.
Mrs. Elreda Miller, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, matron of honor, wore a pink nylon net over taffeta gown, fashioned with a fitted bodice, portrait neckline and ballerina skirt with self ruffles. Her horsehair tiara matched her gown and she carried a bouquet of pink sweetpeas with white carnations.
The bride's sisters, Miss Doris Ambridge, who wore a yellow gown, and Miss Gertrude Ambridge, gowned in blue, were the bridesmaids. Their gowns were similar to the honor attendant and they carried bouquets of purple and blue sweetpeas.
Miss Sally Lynn Miller, a niece of the bridegroom, and Miss Nannette Mereness, both of Johnstown, were junior bridesmaids. Their floor length gowns were light green net. Jeanette Mereness, another niece of the bridegroom, flower girl, wore a floor length gown of white nylon over taffeta, similar to the bride's. Each wore picture hats matching their gowns and carried bouquets of yellow daffodils, purple iris and sweet peas.
Milfred Miller, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Thomas Ambridge, the bride's brother, and Edmund Miller. Canajoharie, brother of the bridegroom, ushered.
The bride's mother wore a navy blue taffeta dress with white accessories and the mother of the bridegroom wag dressed In navy blue sheer with blue accessories. Their, corsages were orchids.
A reception for 200 guests at the Palatine Hotel followed with music by Milo Nellis and his orchestra. For their wedding trip to Detroit, Mich., the bride wore a green spring suit with white accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds.
The bride attended Canajoharie High School and is employed at the Crescendoe Glove Shop in Johnstown. Her husband attended Johnstown High School and is employed at the Lee Dye Company, Fonda. They will reside in Johnstown.
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Marriage Notes for Elreda Miller and Vernon Hughes
- Wedding Announcament (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Thursday, December 27, 1962)
Mrs. Eldreda Watkins, West Main Street Extention and Vernon Hughes of Fort Plain were married at noon Saturday in the Canaan (Conn.) Methodist Church.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ada Miller of 9 East Clinton Street and the late E. R. Miller. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Lester Haynes of Richmond Va., and the late John A. Hughes.
The double-ring ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Wayne Dunlap, pastor. The church was decorated with white chrysanthemums, palms and evergreens. Traditional wedding selections were played.
The bride wore a street-length dress of green rose print brocade, with a round neckline, elbow length sleeves and a sholder length veil attached to a chite pearl trimmed bow clip hat. She carried a cascade bouguet of white carnations.
Mrs. William Holtz of Palatine Bridge, was matron of honor for her sister. She was dressed in the manner of the bride in red rose print brocade with red and white accessories identical to those of the bride. She carried a cascade bouquet of red poinsettias and white carnation.
Theron Mille rof O'Neil Avenue Extension, brother of the bride was best man and usher.
The bride's mother wore a gray dress of brocade with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The bridegrooms mother was unable to attend the wedding.
A reception was held at the Sammonsville firehouse Sunday. A buffet supper was served and the couple cut a 3-tiered wedding cake. Guests were present form Fort Plain, Nelliston, Canajoharie, Palatine Bridge, Sprakers, Johnstown and Gloversville.
Mrs. Hughes is a graduste of the Johnstown High School Class of 1953 and the Riggs School of Beauty and Culture at Hillsdale Mich. She is employed at Boyce-Lazerus in Johnstown.
The bridegroom attended school in Richmond Va. and is employed at the Hawkins Vompany in Nelliston. Mr and Mrs. Hughes will make their home on West Main Street Extention.
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Marriage Notes for Everett E Miller and Margaret Ann Baker
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Thursday, December 21, 1961)
Miss Margaret Ann Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Baker of 341 North Perry Street, and Everett E. Miller, son of Mrs. Ada Miller of 9 East Clinton Street and the late Err Miller, were married at 2 Sunday afternoon.
The double-ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Clair E. Carpenter, pastor, at the Methodist Church. The church was decorated with vases of white mums.
Walter S. Van Vulten of Schenectady played wedding marches on the organ. Charles Mereness sang "Because," "Oh Promise Me," and "I Love You Truly."
The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Donald Baker, was attired in a winter white waltz-length gown of taffeta with white accessories. She had a beaded crown to which was attached a shoulder-length veil of nylon. She carried a pink orchid on a white Bible.
Mrs. Vivian Haltz of Palatine Bridge was matron of honor for her sister. She wore an orchid nylon dress, waltz length, with black accessories. She carried a bouquet of yellow mums.
Howard Miller was best man for his brother. Ushers were Milfred Miller, another brother of the bridegroom, and Ronald R. Baker, brother of the bride.
The mother of the bride wore a navy blue wool dress with black accessories and a corsage of white mums. The mother of the bridegroom wore a gray wool dress with black accessories and a corsage of white mums.
A reception was held at the Sammonsville firehouse. The couple cut a 3-tiered wedding cake.
The couple will reside in Johnstown.
The attendants received gifts at a party at the home of the bride's parents after rehearsal last Thursday night.
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- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday October 15, 1932)
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Nellis of Gloversville, will be held Monday afternoon at 1 at the Finocan Brothers, Inc., funeral chapel on South Main street. Rev. George H. P. Dow, pastor of the North Main Street Methodist church, will officiate,
Mrs. Nellis, 35, wife of William C. Nellis, passed away in the Amsterdam City hospital yesterday morning at 10:45 after a short illness. She was born in Fords Bush and had resided in this city for the past two years. She attended the North. Main Street Methodist church.
The survivors besides her husband, are Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith of Johnstown; two children, William C. Nellis, Matilda Ann Nellis, two sisters, Mrs. Err Miller of Fonda, Mrs, Zena Smith of Gloversville; one brother, Roy Smith of Gloversville; several nieces and nephews.
- He resided at Rural # 1, St Johnsville, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917). He was unmarried and employed as a farmer by Melvin Smith.
- Where were they during the 1920 census?
- 1930 census, St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 185 - Nellis Christian, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 39, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General; Grace, wife, ae 32, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; William Jr, son, ae 5, born in NY; Matilda, daughter, ae 3.
- Where was he during the 1940 census?- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Wednesday, May 21, 1958)
CHRISTIAN NELLIS, BURIAL IN ST. JOHNSVILLE
St Johnsville— Committal services were held in St. Johnsville Cemetery Monday for Christian Nellis, a former local resident, who died recently in New York City.
The Rev. Herman Briele, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiated.
Mr. Nell is, who had been away from this village for many years, was found dead in his room m New York and his identity traced through a Social Security number.
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- 1940 census, St Johnsvile, Montgomery, NY (3 Kingsbury Avenue) fam # 247 - Vedder Adelaide M, owns her home with a value of $1000, ae 55, 2 yr HS, born in NY; Nellis William C, ward, ae 15, 8th grade, born in NY, Delivery Boy - Meat Market. [living with his father's aunt]
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- 1930 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (92 Linden) fam # 63 - Smith Clyde A, rents his home, ae 25, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Choreman - Leather Mill; Elizabeth E, wife, ae 23, married at age 19, born in Montana, father born in Denmark, mother born in RI; Dorothy, daughter, ae 2 11/12, born in NY; Donald, son, ae 1 4/12.- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, July 15, 1932)
Clyde A. Smith, 28, highly regarded lifelong resident of Fulton and Montgomery counties, died at 9:45 last evening at his home, 17 Wilson street. Death followed an illness of several months.
Born in Auriesville, he has resided in Gloversville for the past six years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith; three children, Dorothy, Donald and Laverne; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith of Johnstown; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Miller of Fonda and Mrs. Grace Nellis and Miss Zena Smith, of Gloversville; a brother, Roy Smith of Gloversville, and several aunts and uncles.
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- 1930 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, (2 New Turnpike) fam # 2 - Carpenter William Clark, ae 27, married at age 26, born in NY, parents bron in NY, Farmer - Dairy; Bessie M, wife, ae 24, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Margaret Mae, daughter, ae 4 4/12, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, (Palatine Bridge RD #1) fam # 34 - Carpenter William, rents his home, ae 37, 8th grade, born in NY, family relocated form Montgomery Co, NY, Farmer; Bessie, wife, ae 34, 7th grade, born in NY; Margaret, daughter, ae 14, 6th grade, born in NY; Ralph, son, ae 9, 2nd grade; Charles, son, ae 7, 1st grade; David, son, ae 1.
Marriage Notes for Bessie M Smith and William Clark Carpenter
- 50th Anniversary (Leader-Herlad, Gloversville-Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, June 11, 1974)
FONDA— Mr. and Mrs. William C. Carpenter of Sand Flats, Fonda RD, are observing their 50th wedding anniversary today.
Mrs. Carpenter, the former
Bessie Smith, daughter of John and Maria Whitlock Smith of Fairfield, and Carpenter, son of Charles and Margart Young Carpenter of Stone Arabia were united in marriage of June 11, 1924, at the Little Falls Emmanuel Episcopal Church by Rev. Racey.
Their attendants were Mrs. Gladys Barker of Canajoharie, Carpenter's sister, and the late George Smith, brother of Mrs. Carpenter.
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter were honored at an open house from 2 to 4 Sunday afternoon, June 2, at the Stone Arabia Trinity Lutheran Church. The affair was given by their children.
They are the parents of four children, Mrs. Margaret Gerhartz of Palatine Bridge, Ralph Carpenter of Sand Flats, Charles Carpenter of Fort Plain and David Carpenter of Mexico, N.Y. They have eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter have spent most of their married life in the Stone Arabia area and have been residents of Sand Flats for the last nine years.
Carpenter, who retired several years ago from the Fonda Manufacturing Company, has his own garden and works in it nearly every day. Mrs. Carpenter, who likes to sew, raises a number of house plants.
When asked what he attributed their long married life to Carpenter stated it was hard work and Mrs. Carpenter said it was "understanding each other and co-operation".
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- David G Carpenter and Nancy Sponable are 7th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
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- David G Carpenter and Nancy Sponable are 7th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
Marriage Notes for David G Carpenter and Nancy A Sponable
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville-Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, June 21, 1960)
Miss Nancy Sponable, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kennedy, Johnstown RD 1, and David G Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Carpenter, Fort Plain RD 2, were married at 1:40 Sunday afternoon at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Stone Arabia Rev. Theodore E. Hammer performed the double ring ceremony. The church was decorated with white
gladioli and mums.
Mrs. Wilbur Saltsman played the wedding music on the organ asnd selections were sung by the church choir.
The bride, escorted by her father, wore a floor length white organza gown with an embroidered scalloped neckline and a full hooped skirt. A shoulder length nylon net veil was caught to a crown of sequins and pearls. She had a Colonial bouquet of white roses centered with a white orchid.
Miss Carol Joan Heroth, Fort Plain RD 2, cousin of the bridegroom, and Miss Elaine Sponable, Johnstown RD 1, sister of the bride, were bridesmaids.
Mis. Heroth wore a ballerina length pale orchid organdy gown with a matching jacket. She wore a shoulder length veil attached to a floral headpiece. Her Colonial bouquet was of mixed roses. Miss Sponable was attired in an identical gown in pastel green and carried a Colonial bouquet of roses.
Charles Carpenter, Fort Plain, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were David Gerhartz, Palatine Bridge RD 1, nephew of the bridegroom and Ralph Lusso, Johnstown.
The brides mother wore a street length blue linen dress. The bridegrooms mother wore a street length dress of champagne silk and cotton. Both had corsages of red roses.
A reception was held in the church when the couple cut a three tier wedding cake. They presented their attendants personal gifts. For traveling, the bride wore a light colored summer suit and white orchid corsage.
The bride will make her home with her parents. He will leave July 12 for service with the army in Germany. The bride is a junior in the Johnstown High School. He was graduated from Fort Plain High School in 1908.
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- 1940 census, Manheim, Herkimer, NY, fam # 81 - He and his family were living with his parents.
- Obituary (unsourced)
Mr. William C. Dillenbeck Sr., 90, of Fort Plain, died Sunday (February 6, 2000) at Little Falls Hospital after a long illness.
He was born on July 3, 1909 in town of Danube, the son of Oliver and Betsy Ward Dillenbeck. Mr. Dillenbeck was educated in country schools and was a lifelong area resident.
He was employed as a school bus driver for Fort Plain Central School and was self employed as a sanitation contractor for the village of St. Johnsville.
Mr. Dillenbeck was of the Reformed faith and attended the former Stone Arabia Reformed Church.
On Nov. 26, 1931, he married the former Lena Smith, who died in April 1999. He was also predeceased by one brother, Leland Dillenbeck. Survivors include three sons, William C. Dillenbeck Jr. and Jeffrey Dillenbeck, both of Fort Plain, and Kenneth G. Dillenbeck of Nelliston; one daughter, Betty Neri of Broadalbin; three brothers, Harland Dillenbeck and Chester Dillenbeck, both of Fort Plain, and
Herman Dillenbeck of Johnstown; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 20 Otsego St., Canajoharie. The Rev. John Omans, pastor of St. John's-St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Canajoharie, will officiate. Spring burial will take place in Ephratah Rural Cemetery.
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Obituary (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, March 25, 2009)
Mr. Jeffery Dillenbeck, 53, of Fort Plain, New York, died Sunday morning, March 22, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam following a long illness.
Born on March 19, 1956, in Little Falls, NY, he was the son of William C. Dillenbeck Sr. and Lena Smith Dillenbeck. He attended Fort Plain School and was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Dillenbeck was employed with local farms and also worked as a firewood cutter.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Dillenbeck is survived by: a brother, Kenneth G. and Carol Dillenbeck of Nelliston, NY; his sister, Betty and Michael Neri of Broadalbin, NY, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, William Dillenbeck Jr.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home Inc., 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317, with the Rev. Alan Griffith officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in memory of Mr. Jeffery Dillenbeck to the Foundation of St. Mary's Hospital, 427 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, NY 12010.
19689. Betty Louise Dillenbeck
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Marriage Notes for Betty Louise Dillenbeck and Michael Neri
- Wedding Announcement (Utica Observer-Dispatch, NY, Sunday, December 12, 1965)
Fort Plain —Miss Betty Louise Dillenbeck and Michael Neri exchanged marriage vows on Nov. 27 in Fort Plain Reformed Church. The Rev J. H. Hilibrands, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dillenbeck Sr., this village. Mr. Neri is the son of Mrs. Thomas Taylor. Broadalbin, and the late Mr. Michael Neri.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her cousin. Miss Linda Van Patten, as maid of honor. Brides m a i d s , were Mrs. Sadie Dillenbeck, the bride's sister-in-law; Mrs. Esther Lawrence, another cousin; Miss Faith LaPierre, St. Johnsville, and Miss Mary Ann Capablanco, New Jersey.
Miss Joann Dillenbeck was miniature bride for her aunt and Miss Brenda Taylor, Broadalbin, served as flower girl. She is the bridegroom's sister-in-law.
Robert Seeley, Massachusetts, was best man for his cousin. Ushering were Elden Neri, the bridegroom's brother, Robert Lawrence, and William C. Jr., and Kenneth Dillenbeck, brothers of the bride. Master Brian Dillenbeck, was ring bearer. He is the bride's nephew.
A reception was held in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Home.
The new Mrs. Neri is employed at Beech-Nut Life Savers. Inc., Canajoharie. Mr. Neri attended Platsburgh State Teachers College and is associated with the General Electric Co.,
Schenectady.
The couple is making their home at RD 2, Fort Plain.
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- 1940 census, Platine, Montgomery, NY (Fort Plain RD #6) fam # 43 - Smith John H Jr, owns his home with a value of $1000, ae 22, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Dorothy, wife, ae 21, 8th grade, born in NY, relocated for Fulton County, NY; Arthur J, son, ae 1, born in NY; Robert A, son, ae 6/12. [living next to his parents]- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Thursday, April 18, 1963)
John H. Smith Jr., 45, Keck Center. R.D. 1, Johnstown, died at 6:30 p.m. yesterday while visiting at the Murphy farm in the Town of Palatine.
Born on Oct, 18, 1917 in the Town of Oppenheim, he lived in Montgomery County most of his life and was employed as a construction worker by the Weber Construction Co. He attended the Ephratah Reformed Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Butts Smith; one daughter, Miss Goldie Smith; two sons, Arthur and Robert of Johnstown R.D. 1; four sisters. Mrs. William; Carpenter, Mrs. William Dillenbeck, Mrs. Harlan Heroth and, Mrs. Carl VanPatten, all of Fort Plain R.D. 2; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will, be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the A. G. Cole funeral home, with the Rev. C. E. Genres, pastor of the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church of East Stone Arabia, officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
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- Obituary (Find a grave, unsourced)
Mrs. Thelma Maria Van Patten Rose, 79, of Clark Ave., Fort Plain, New York, died Monday, February 25, 2008 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.
She was born on June 30, 1928 in Fairfield, NY, the daughter of John Smith and Maria Whitlock. She attended Stone Arabia Country School and Fort Plain High School. Thelma was a lifetime area resident.
Mrs. Rose was a mother and homemaker in her own home in Fort Plain, NY.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Rose was a dispatcher for Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service for many years. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and puzzles. Thelma's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family.
Thelma was married to Kenneth R. Rose on June 18, 1983 at Salem United Methodist Church.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Carl Van Patten, who she married on July 7, 1945 on February 27, 1978. Thelma was also predeceased by a son, Timothy Lee Van Patten on December 20, 2006; her infant sons, Dennis Lee Van Patten in 1951 and Lyndon Paul Van Patten in 1954; a step-son, Charles "Chuck" Rose and all of her 11 siblings.
Thelma is survived by her three daughters, Linda Hoffman of St. Johnsville, NY, Karen Polmateer of St. Johnsville, NY and Lisa Buckbee of Alfred, ME; a son, Carl Van Patten, Jr. of Port Orange, FL; a step-daughter, Margaret McDonald of Warm Springs, GA. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
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- Karen Lynn Van Patten and Allan James Polmateer are 7th cousins 2 times removed.
- Karen Lynn Van Patten and Allan James Polmateer are 7th cousins 2 times removed.
- Birth Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, August 28, 1951)
EPHRATAH ... Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Polmateer are the parents of a son Allen, born Aug. 22 in the Amsterdam City hospital.
Marriage Notes for Karen Lynn Van Patten and Allan James Polmateer
- Wedding Announcement (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, June 3, 1975)
FORT PLAIN - Miss Karen Lynn Van Patten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Patten, Fort Plain
RD 2, and Allan James Polmateer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Polmateer, Fort Plain RD 2, were united in marriage at the Fort Plain Reformed Church Saturday afternoon, May 24. The Rev. Robert Hess, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony.
The church was decorated with vases of white gladioli and pompons. Mrs. Vernon Hinkle, Fonda, organist, played "Somewhere My Love", "I,ove Story", "A Time For Us", and "Forever and Ever". She accompanied William Lamphere who sang "The Lord's Prayer", "How Great Thou Art", "Sunrise-Sunset", and "Every Day of My Life".
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a full length gown of white satan de peau draped over taffeta. The fitted bodice with pin tucks was designed with Venise lace appliques, the highrise neckline with a wedding ring collar of scalloped Venise lace on pleated ruffles. The long puffed sleeves with lace appliques ended with deep cuffs and ruffles. Her A-line skirt with soft folds and deep ruffle edged with lace terminated in a cathedral length train. Her Camelot headpiece held a bouffant fingertip mantilla with matching lace and she carried a Victorian bouquet of white roses with baby's breath and streamers.
Mrs. Linda Oare, Fort Plain, was matron of honor for her sister. Her full length orchid organza gown over taffeta was fashioned with a fitted bodice, a mini-yoke edged with ruffles and Venise lace, and long puffed sleeves. The controlled skirt featured a deep ruffle on the hemline. She wore a white picture hat and carried a single rose tipped in apricot.
Miss Lisa Van Patten, the bride's sister, the junior bridesmaid, wore a floor length white nylon gown over taffeta similar to the attendants with a miniature white hat and carried a single white rose. Miss Lynette Oare and Miss Melinda Van Patten, nieces of the bride, the flower girls, wore long white gowns with small pink flowers, and picture hats. They carried small pink sweetheart roses with streamers.
Stephen Ferjanec, St. Johnsville, cousin of the bridegroom, served as his best man. The ushers were Carl Van Patten, brother of the bride, Paul Oare, her brother-in-law, Fort Plain, David Mrazz, Johnstown, Bruce Farquhar, St. Johnsviile, friends of the bridegroom. Junior ushers were Timothy Van Patten, the bride's brother and Chris Thomas, Fort Plain, cousin of the bridegroom. The ring bearers were Carl J. Van Patten, Jr., and Thomas Oare, nephews of the bride.
The mother of the bride chose a full-length blue polyester gown with rhinestone studded fagoting outlining the standup collar. Her corsage was pink roses. The bridegroom's mother was attired in a full-length apricot chiffon gown over taffeta with rhinestone beaded bodice designed with a v-neckline with a corsage of yellow roses.
A reception for 200 guests at the Harry C. Smith Benefit Club, St. Johnsville, with music by the Black Velvets, followed the ceremony.
For their wedding trip to Virginia Beach, the bride wore a three-piece red, white, and blue outfit with red accessories, and a corsage of red carnations centered with a white rose. Mr. and Mrs. Polmateer will reside at St. Johnsville RD 1.
The attendants were presented gifts at the rehearsal party at the home of the bridegroom's parents.
The bride was honored at the Salem United Methodist Church, East Stone Arabia, April 19 with her attendants as hostesses; April 20 at the home of her aunts, Mrs. Paul Ricken, Mrs. Curtis Nellis and Mrs. Deline Van Patten, hostesses; April 27 at the Polmateer home with the bridegroom's sisters. Misses Lome and Debbie Polmateer as hostesses.
The bride ia a 1973 graduate of Fort Plain Central School. The bridegroom, a 1969 graduate of Johnstown High School, is employed as a supervisor at Baker-Beech-Nut.
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- Obituary (Find a Grave, unsourced)
Mr. Kenneth Roy Rose, 95, of Fort Plain and formerly of Heuvelton, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Palatine Nursing Home, Fort Plain.
Born on September 2, 1916 in Stephentown, he was the son of Roy D. Rose and Ivadell Saxby Rose. He was a graduate of Heuvelton High School in Heuvelton.
Mr. Rose had lived in the Fort Plain area since 1946 when he moved from St. Lawrence County.
From 1946-1952, Mr. Rose was the manager of G.L.F. Farmer's Corporation of Fort Plain and from 1952-1972 he was a proprietor with his brother, the late Austin Rose, of the Rose Brothers Red and White Supermarket of Fort Plain.
In 1958 he built Valley Bowl, a Bowling Alley in Fort Plain with Fred Kirkpatrick, Harvey Smith and his brother. Subsequently he was employed as a salesman for the Mohawk Valley PennySaver of Palatine Bridge for 12 years until retiring in 1985. Following his retirement he was a dispatcher for many years with Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service.
Mr. Rose was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the Pacific Theater with the Signal Corp.
He was a member of the former St. James Catholic Church Council from 1979-1988 and was also a St. James Bingo Chairman for many years. He more recently attended Salem United Methodist Church in Stone Arabia.
Mr. Rose was a member and past commander nine times of the Fort Plain American Legion Post #554, past County American Legion Commander and was a member for many years of the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post #3275.
On May 16, 1942, Mr. Rose was married to his first wife, Audrey E. Baker Rose. She preceded him in death on September 23, 1982. Mr. Rose remarried and was predeceased by his second wife, Thelma Smith VanPatten Rose on February 25, 2008. He was also predeceased by a son, Charles K. Rose; sister, Elise Walton; brother, Austin Rose; step-sons, Carl VanPatten and Timothy VanPatten.
Mr. Rose is survived by a daughter, Margaret "Peg" McDonald of Fort Plain; step-children Linda Hoffman of St. Johnsville, Karen Polmateer of Ephratah, Lisa Buckbee of Maine; six grandchildren, Crystal Daurio, Tim Rose, Kelly Rose, Carin Lane, Katie Rose, all of Albany, Pastor Phil Bevilacqua of Prattville, Ala.; eight great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center Street, Fort Plain, with Rev. Nancy Pullen officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fort Plain Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Kenneth Rose may be made to the Mid-County Volunteer Ambulance Service, 46 West Grand Street, Palatine Bridge, NY 13428, American Legion Fort Plain Post #554, State & Webster streets, Fort Plain, NY 13339 or the Fort Plain VFW Earl Stock Memorial Post #3275, 30 River Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339.
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- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville an Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, March 13, 1935)
ST. JOHNSVILLE - At her home in the Snells Bush section of the town of Manheim, late Monday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Almina Weaver Rockefeller, 64. Mrs. Rockefeller suffered a stroke on January 3.
Deceased was born in the Scotch Bush section of Fulton county, on September 5, 1870, daughter of Stephen and Adwilda Weaver. On July 3, 1892, she was united in marriage to Marvin Rockefeller. For the past 10 years, until January 1 the family resided on the.Timmerrman farm in the Dutchtown section of the town of Minden, a short distance to the south of here. On the first of the year they went to the Ehle farm, in Manheim. Prior to residing in Dutchtown, Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller worked the Allter estate farm, in Youker's Bush, and the Jonathan Vedder farm in the town of St. Johnsville.
Mrs. Rockefeller was an industrious woman, who never affiliated with social organizations because of her many home duties. She leaves her husband, her father; one son, Lester Rockefeller, at home; four granddaughters, Mrs. Clayton Douglas, Fort Plain, and Isabel, DeEtta and Irene; also two brothers, Milo Weaver of Little Falls and Sheldon Weaver of this village.
The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at 2 at the home, the R e v Robert VanDuesen of Oneonta, officiating. Interment will be made in Prospect View cemetery.
- 1900 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, fam # 185 - Rockefeller Marvin, b. Jun --, ae 35, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, rents his home; Almina, b. Sep --, ae 26, married 11 yr, 3 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lester, son, b. Aug --, ae 6, born in NY.
- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (Vedder Road) fam # 71 - Rockefeller Mervin, ae 43, married 16 yr, born in NY, parents born in NYm Farmer - Dairy Farm, rents his home; Mina, wife, ae 38, married 16 yr, 2 children, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lester, son, ae 16, born in NY, Farm Laborer, Home Farm.
- 1920 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, (Flanders Road) fam # 109 - Rockefeller Marvin, rents his home, ae 53, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Rented Farm; Almina, wife, ae 47, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lster, son, ae 26, born in NY, Farmer - Dairy Farm; Ida, daughter-in-law, ae 25, born in NY, parents born in NY; Dorothy, ae 3, grandaughter, born in NY; Isabella, grandaughter, ae 1.
- 1930 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 78 - Rockefeller Marvin, owns his home with a value of $9000, ae 62, married at age 27, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm; Almina, wife, ae 61, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lester, son, ae 35, married at age 19, born in NY, Laborer - Farm; Ida, daughter-in-law, ae 34, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Dorothy, grandaughter, ae 13, born in NY; Isabelle, grandaughter, ae 11; De Etta, grandaughter, ae 8; Irene, grandaughter, ae 5; Weaver Stephen, father-in-law, ae 81, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY.
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- He resided at 13 1/2 Kingsbury, st Johnsville, Montgomery, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed as a piano action worker by Fred Engelhardt of dolgeville and listed his wife and children as his closest relatives.
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (9 Main Street) fam # 65 - Tansley Jesse W, rents his home, ae 25, born in NY, parents born in NY, Machine Operator - Shoe Factory; Abbie, wife, ae 24, born in NY, parents born in NY; Milo A, son, ae 6, born in NY; Margaret B, daughter, ae 4; Maynard, son, ae 1 4/12; Weaver Stephen, father-in-law ae 70, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY, Teamster - Knitting Mill.
- 1930 census, Little Falls, Herkimer, NY, fam # 40 - Tanzley (sic) Jesse, rents his home, ae 40, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Dairy Farm; Milo, son, ae 16, born in NY, parents born in NY, Messenger Boy - Western Union; Margaret, daughter, ae 14; Mary A, mother, ae 83, widow, born in NY, parents born in Irish Free State; [page 15 for an addition] fam # 40 - Tanzela (sic) Maynard, son, ae 12.- Newspaper Article (Utica Daily Press, NY May 18, 1936)
St. Johnsville - An Inquest into the death of Jessie Tansley, 46, Minden farm hand, who was killed by an auto driven by Victor Brendeo, Utica, will be held this morning at 10 in the office of District Attorney William J. Crangle in this village. The accident occurred in front of the farm of Adin A Nellis, Dutchtown Road, Route I-8. Mr. Tansley was born in Salisbury Center, son of Mrs. Tansley and the late Wesley Tansley. For many years, Mr. Tansley was employed by the local street department. More recently be has done farm work. His wife, who was Addie Weaver, this village, died in 1920. Surviving are Mr. Tansley's mother, three sons, Milo, Town of Minden, Maynard, Town of Manheim, and Norman, Columbia Center; a daughter, Margaret, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Lamphere, this village, and a Miss Tansley in Van Hornesville. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 from the home of Marvin Rockefeller, East Creek, where Maynard Tansley works.
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- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Saturday, Jan. 19, 1963)
St Johnsville— Miss Margaret Tansley, 48, died Thursday night in the Rome State
School.
She was born in St. Johnsville. daughter of Jesse and Abbie Weaver Tansley.
She leaves two brothers, Milo Tansley, Mohawk, RD, and Maynard Tansley, in the U. S. Army, also a half-brother, Norman Getman, Valley Falls.
The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Montgomery, Methodist Minister officiating. Burial will be in St. Johnosville Cemetery next spring.
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- 1940 census, Manheim, Herkimer, NY, fam # 43 - Feeter William, ae 78; ... James, son, ae 45, born in NY, Farmer; ... Tansley Maynard, hired man, ae 22, 2 yr HS, born in NY, relocated from Little Falls, Herkimer, NY, Farmer.
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- 1910 census, St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (4 Lion Avenue) fam # 291 - Miles Nathan B, ae 34, married 2 times, married 10 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - Barge Canal, rents his home; Lillian, wife, ae 26, married 1 time, married 10 yr, 5 children, 3 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Nellie, daughter, ae 5, born in NY; Lucy, daughter, ae 3; Alvin, son, ae 1 1/2; West Charles, father-in-law, ae 58, married 2 times, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Odd Jobs.
- He resided at N Division, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was employed as a blacksmith by Clark Machine Co and listed his closest relative as Lilian Miles.
- 1920 census, St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (26 North Division Street) fam # 321 - Miles Nathan, ae 42, born in NY, parents born in NY, Black Smith - Machine Shop; Lillian, wife, ae 38, born in NY, parents born in NY; Nellie, daughter, ae 15, born in NY, Sock Liner - Shoe Factory; Lucy, daughter, ae 13; Alvin, son, ae 11; Hattie, daughter, ae 9; Harry, son, ae 2 10/12.
- 1930 census, Little Falls, Herkimer, NY, (335 South Mary Street) fam # 209 - Miles Nathan, ae 57, first married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Blacksmith; Lillian, wife, ae 47, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Hattie, daughter, ae 19, born in NY, Usher - Theater; Alvin, son, ae 21, Laborer - Garage; Harry, son, ae 14; Harrington Helen, daughter, ae 25, widow, Sells Tickets - Theater; William, grandson, ae 3, born in NY, parents born in NY.Obituary - (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, November 2, 1933)
Nathan- B. Miles, Little Falls, a native of, Scotch Bush, Fulton county, died Tuesday at his home in the Rock City, He was born April 28, 1876, son of the late Benjamin and Elisabeth Weaver Miles. He was married to Lillian West 32 years ago at Garoga, and had been a resident of Little Falls for about 13 years. He was for a long time a blocksmith. Lately, he had been employed here by the Riteway Construction company.
Surviving are his wife and five children, Alvin, Harry and Mrs. Helen Herrington, Little Falls, Mrs. Lucille Smith of this village and Mrs. Harriet Blothonburg of Canajoharie; also a brother, Jesse Miles, Garoga.
- Obituary (The Leader Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, July 19, 1954)
Mrs. Grace H. Bemis, 1 West Clinton Street, a native of this city and a resident nearly all her life, died yesterday at 6:30 a. m in the Johnstown Nursing Home where she had been a patient for the past five weeks.
She was the widow of George W. Bemis. Her parents were Philip M. and Mary E. (Foody) Hollenbcck.
She was a graduate of Johnstown High School, the Johnstown Teachers Training Class and Oneonta Normal School. She taught for over 32 years in rural schools and Johnstown and Washington D. C. schools.
She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Dr. Vedder Class, Willing Helpers Missionary Society and the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the church. She was also a member of the Heli Study Club and Catharine Buchanan Tent, 49, Daughters of Union Veterans.
She was a lineal descendant of Heinrich Hollenbcck, who came to this country from Holland in 1619.
In 1893 she was united in marriage to Nathan Miles of Lasscllsville. One daughter, Elizabeth, was born of this marriage and she died on May 5, 1912. Her second husband, George W. Bemis, whom she married in 1930, died in 1939.
The only survivors are cousins.
The body was removed to the Brown & Ehle Funeral Home, where a private funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2. The Rev. Raymond A. Ketchledge will officjate. Burial will be in the family plot of Fern Dale Cemetery. It is requested that flowers be omitted.
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- Obituary (The Leader - Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, September 9, 1937)
LITTLE FALLS—Death of Mrs. Lillian Miles, 54, occurred Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Bilothenburg, 100 Front street, Canajoharie, following an illness since April.
Lillian West was born in Wheelerville, daughter of Charles and Catherine Henry West. She was married to Nathan Miles at Rockwood, N. Y., in 1903. Mr. Miles died in October, 1933.
Mrs. Miles attended the Methodist Church, and up until two months ago had resided in Albany street, this city, for 17 years.
Besides Mrs. Blothenburg she leaves two other daughters, Mrs. Helen Harrington, Little Falls and Mrs. Carl Smith, St. Johnsville; two sons, Alvin and Harry, Little Falls; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Brown, Syracuse; Miss Harriette West, St. Johnsville and Mrs. Ralph Wagner, Canajoharie; two brothers, Harry, Syracuse and Charles, St. Johnsvllle and five grandchildren.
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- Alvin Miles and Mildred A Pangburn are 7th cousins. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.- Injury (Utica Herald-Dispatch, NY, Monday, November 8, 1915)
Alvin Miles, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Miles of Lyon avenue, who was run over by a freight car in the New York Central yard in this village Saturday afternoon, had his right leg so badly crushed that amputation waa necessary. The little lad with two other children were jumping freights, when the car Alvin was on began to move rapidly and he became frightened and jumped off, and in falling, his leg went under the wheels. The child, on finding he could not walk, crawled over the ground, trying to reach his home, dragging the injured leg, when J. J. Uhlan of Albany, a brakeman, saw him and went to his assistance with "first aid" by tieing up the leg and stopping the flow of blood. Marvin Cook of Mindenville brought the boy to the office of Dr. C. P. Wagner, who amputated the leg below the knee.
- 1940 census, Little Falls, Herkimer, NY, (320 S Mary) fam # 218 - Miles Alvin, rents his home, ae 30, 8th grade, born in NY, Lacer - Bicycle Factory; Mildred, wife, ae 23, 2 hr HS, born in NY, Seamstress - Dress Factory.
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Marriage Notes for Alvin Miles and Mildred A Pangburn
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstoen, NY, Thursday, April 23, 1936)
Mrs. A. Leslie Potter performed a wedding ceremony over the past week-end at the Methodist parnonage when she united Alvin Miles of Albany street. Littlt Falls, and Miss Marion (sic) Paneborn (sic), East Monroe street, the same city, in marriage. The young couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Blothburg of Canajoharie. The young couple will reside in Little Falls.
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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.