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- 1900 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 100 - He and his family were living with his parents.
- 1910 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY (Road South from Demster's Corners) fam # 28 - Miles Edward, ae 33,, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm, owns his home with a mortgage; Lydia, wife, ae 30, married 11 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Edna, daughter, ae 9, born in NY.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (East Road) fam # 33 - Miles Edward, rents his home, ae 42, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Lydia, wife, ae 39, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home; Timothy, father, ae 80, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arilla, mother, ae 79, born in NY, parents born in NY; Charles, cousin, ae 46, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Miles Edward D, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 50, married 29 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm; Lydia, wife, ae 50, married 29 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.- Obituary (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville Johonstown, NY, Thursday, November 17, 1960)
Edward D Miles, 83, of St. Johnsville, died last night in Little Falls Hospital where he dah been a patient since Sunday.
Born in the Town of Ephratah on June 1, 1877, he was the son of Timothy ann Arrilla Hamblin Mines. For 40 years he owned abd operated a farm north of Lassellsville and for the past two years had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. William Weaver in St. Johnsville.
He was a member of the Lassellsville Methodist Church. He was married to Lydia Argersinger Oct. 14, 1898. She died on Oct. 13, 1946.
He was a director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Mutual Fire Insurance Company for the last 25 years.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Weaver, St. Johnsville; two grandsons, Kermit Weaver and LaVerne Weaver, both of St. Johnsville;six great grandchildren, and nephew and one niece.
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- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (75 East Main Street) fam # 179 - Smith Jacob F ...; Weaver Fannie, boarder, ae 16, born in NY, parents born in NY, Brocheter (?) - Cotton Mill.
- He resided in Rural St Johnsville, NY when he registered for teh WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed as a mill cutter by Lion Manufacturing and was unmarried.
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Fulton, NY, (30 William Street) fam # 225 - Lauer Arthur R, rents his home, ae 24, immigrated in 1914, born in Germany, pareents born in Germany, Machine Operator - Shoe Factory; Fannie, wife, ae 25, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arthur R, Jr, son, ae 5/12, born in NY.
- 1930 census, German Flatts (Ilion) Herkimer, NY, fam # 480 - Lauer Arthur R, rents his home, ae 35, married at age 23, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1914, Machine Operator - Typewriter Factory; Fannie, wife, ae 36, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arthur R, son, ae 10, born in NY, parents born in NY; Paula A, daughter, ae 5.
- 1940 census, German Flatts, Herkimer, NY, (217 William Street) fam # 442 - Lauer Arthur, ae 45, 8th grade, born in Germany, Machine Operator - Remington Rand; Fannie, wife, ae 46, 8th grade, born in NY; Arthur R, son, ae 20, 4 yr HS, bonr in NY; Paula, daughter, ae 15, 2 yr HS.
- 1950 census, Frankfort, Herkimer, NY, (35 west Prospect) fam # 35 - Lauer Arthur, ae 55, born in Germany, Machine Operator - manufacturer of typewriters; Fannie, wife, ae 56, born in NY.- Obituary (THE OBSERVER-DISPATCH, Utica, New York, Saturday, January 14, 1978)
- ILION -- Arthur R. Lauer, 82, of 35 W. Prospect Street, a retired machine setter for Sperry - Rand Univac, died Friday. He was married to Fannie Weaver, who died in 1969. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Paula) Fury, of Poughkeepsie, one half brother in Germany, eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral is 1:00 P.M. Monday, from the Applegate Funeral Home, Ilion. Calling hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9.
Marriage Notes for Fannie Weaver and Arthur Robert Lauer
- Wedding Announcement (The St. Johnsville Enterprise and News, NY, Wednesday, January 29, 1919)
Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kretser on William street, Miss Fannie Weaver and Arthur Robert Lawer, both of St. Johnsville were married by Rev. H.
W. McCrone.
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- Amanda Miles and Lester Weaver are 2nd cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Peter Cramer and Elizabeth Weaver.
- He lived in St Johnsville, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was self employed as a farmer an dlisted his wife as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, (East Road) fam # 47, Weaver Lester, ae 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; Amanda, daughter-in-law, ae 17, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home. [Living next to his father]
- 1930 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (9 Prospect Place) fam # 231 - Weaver Lester, owns his home with a value of $9000, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Basket Maker - Basket Factory; Amanda, wife, ae 26, married at age 15, born in NY, parents born in NY, gloves - Home; Helen E, daughter, ae 7, born in NY; Jesse, father, ae 74, widower, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (9 Prospect St) fam # 55 - Weaver Lester, owns his home with a value of $7000, ae 44, 8th grade, born in NY, Laborer - Logging; Amanda, wife, ae 35, 8th grade, born in NY, Glove Maker - Glove Factory; Dianhard Helen, daughter, ae 18, 2 yr HS, born in NY; Clinton, son-in-law, ae 44, 2yr HS, born in NY, Basket Maker - Factory; Barbara, grandaughter, ae 4.- Obituary (LEADER-HERALD, Gloversville-Johnstown, New York, Saturday, February 5, 1977)
Lester Weaver, 81, of Phelps Street, died early this morning at the Fulton County Infirmary where he had been a patient since Oct. 26.
He was born in the Town of Ephratah on June 2, 1895, the son of Jesse and Delia Weaver. He received his education in the Scotch Bush schools and resided most of his life in the area.
He married the former Amanda Miles in April 1917 and she died Dec. 18, 1966.
He was employed by the former G. Levor and Company, retiring in 1960.
Mr. Weaver was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Helen Dinehart, of Gloversville; two granddaughters, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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- Obituary (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, December 19, 1966)
Mrs. Amanda Weaver, 64, of 9 Prospect Avenue, died at 5 yesterday afternoon at Littauer Hospital where she had been admitted earlier in the day.
Born in Lassellsville on July 23, 1902, she had lived in Gloversville most of her life.
She was a member of the First Methodist Church.
She had been a glove maker for many years.
Survivors are her husband Lester Weaver; one daughter, Mrs. Clinton Dinehart of Gloversville; five brothers, Clarence Miles of Greenwich, Emory and Clayton Miles of Amsterdam; Roy Miles of Johnstown and Stephen Miles of Gloversville; three sisters, Mrs. Ralph Loman, Mrs. Stella Taylor and Mrs. Benjamin Terranova of Gloversville, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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- He lived at 18 Frederick, Ilion, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed at Remington Arms and listed Mr Jess Weaver as closest relative.
- Where was he during the 1920 census?
- 1930 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, (St Johnsville Road) fam # 93 - He and his son were living with his in-laws.
- Where was he during the 1940 census?- Obituary (Leader Herald, Gloversville, NY, Thur., Feb. 26, 1976)
Raymond Weaver, 79, of 8 East Decker Street, died at 2:30 yesterday afternoon at Johnstown Hospital where he had been a patient since Dec. 3. He had been in failing health for four years.
Born in Ephratah Jan. 9, 1897, he was the son of Jesse and Delia Miles Weaver.
He attended schools in Scotch Bush and was a lifelong county resident. He was employed as a machinist by the White Mop Wringer Company in Fultonville until his retirement in 1966.
His first wife, Mrs. Bessie Finch Weaver, died in 1931. In 1946 he married Mrs. Bertha Smith Tilton, who survives. Survivors, in addition to his wife, are a son, Carlton Weaver of Inglewood, Calif.; two stepsons,
Earl Tilton of Plant City, Fla. and Charles Tilton of Johnstown; a stepdaughter, Miss Jane Tilton of Rome: a
brother, Lester Weaver of Gloversville; two grandchildren, two nieces and cousins.
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- Where was he during the 1940 census?
- Marrage Announcement (THE MORNING HERALD, Gloversville & Johnstown, New York, Friday, February 14, 1947)
Announcement is made of the marriage of Mrs. Bertha Tilton, 8 East Decker street, and Raymond Weaver, 12 Veghte street, which took place November 23 of last year.
The ceremony was performed by Adjutant William Addy, former officer in charge of the Salvation Army Corps, and the attendants were Amanda and Lester Weaver, 9 Prospect street.
Marriage Notes for Raymond Weaver and Bertha Smith
- Marrage Announcement (THE MORNING HERALD, Gloversville & Johnstown, New York, Friday, February 14, 1947)
Announcement is made of the marriage of Mrs. Bertha Tilton, 8 East Decker street, and Raymond Weaver, 12 Veghte street, which took place November 23 of last year.
The ceremony was performed by Adjutant William Addy, former officer in charge of the Salvation Army Corps, and the attendants were Amanda and Lester Weaver, 9 Prospect street.
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- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (23 Bridge Street) fam # 277 - He and his family were living with his in-laws.
- Death Announcement (The Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY. Friday, January 8, 1915)
Leo Rockerfeller, who has been an Invalid for several years, died Thursday morning, aged 27 years. He was a son of Henry Rockerfeller, and is also survived by his widow, a daughter of Philip Weaver, one young son and two daughters, one brother, Henry Rockerfeller and two sisters, Miss Rennle Rockerfeller and Mrs. Pasdingdon, and his grandfather. Sylvenus Rockerfeller, all of St. Johnsvllle.
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- News Release (The Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, December 6, 1944)
Corporal Bert Rockefeller is now in action in Germany, according to letters to his wife. Mrs. Alice Smith Rockefeller, in Little Falls, and his mother, Mrs. Anna Derocher, this village. Corporal Rockefeller went overseas In September, landing at Cherbourg, France, and going through France, Belgium and Holland before getting Into Hitler's Reich.
Marriage Notes for Bertram H Rockerfeller and Alice G Smith
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, February 28, 1939)
- WEDDING REVEALED
Announcement was made yesterday of the marriage of Miss Alice G. Smith and Bertram H. Rockerfeller, which took place in Fultonville, September 3, 1938. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harry E. Christiana, pastor of the Reformed church of that village, and former pastor of the local Reformed church. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C, Smith, this village, were the attendants. Mr. Smith is a brother of the bride.
The nuptials were undisclosed, even to the families and most intimate friends of the young couple, until yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Rockefeller have taken up their residence at 610 Albany street. Little Falls.
The bride, who is the daughter of Adelbert Smith, this village, attended St. Johnsville High school and was graduated from the nurses training clasa of Amsterdam City hospital. For some time she has been employed as nurse in the office of Dr. George A. Burgin. entering Dr. Burgin's employ while he was located here, and resuming her work for him when he took up practice in Little Falls after his return from European study.
Mr. Rockerfeller, son of Mrs William Derocher of this place, attended St. Johnsville High school and is now employed in Hansen's Lzboratory in Little Falls.
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- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 183 - Drocher William, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 36, born in NY, parents born in NY, Machine Operator - Knitting Mill; Anna, wife, ae 33, born in NY, parents born in NY; Rockerfeller Bertram, step-son, ae 11, born in NY, parents born in NY; Geraldine, step-daughter, ae 10; Fredenburg Ella, boarder, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Machine Operator - Knitting Mill; Sitterly Reva, boarder, ae 15, born in NY, parents born in NY, Winder - Knitting Mill. [living next to his mother-in-law]
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (18 Hough Street) fam # 141 - Derocher William, owns his home with a value of $2000, owns a radio, ae 42, first married at age 28, born in NY, parents born in NY, Painter - Buildings; Anna, wife, ae 42, first married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Sewer - Shoe Factory; Rockerfeller Bertram, step-son, ae 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Cutter - Shoe Factory; Geraldine, step-daughter, ae 21.
- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (18 Hough Street) fam # 470 - Derosher (sic) William, rents his home, ae 65, 4 yr college, born in NY; Anna, wife, ae 51, 8th grade, born in NY, Shoe Seamer - Slipper Factory.
Marriage Notes for Anna Weaver and William Derocher
- Anniversary Announcement (The Evening Telegram, Amsterdam, NY, Friday, June 5, 1942)
Silver Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. William Derocher, Hough Street yesterday marked their 25th wedding anniversary.
Mr. Derocher was a member of Company B of Cohoes, on guard duty at the East Creek railroad bridge in 1916 during World War I, when he met Anna Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Weaver, who became his wife.
The marriage was performed on June 4, 1917, by the Rev. Mr. Perkins, who then was pastor of St. John's Reformed Church. They have spent 23 of their 25 years of married life in the same house on Hough Street
Both Mr. and Mrs. Derocher have been employed for more than a score of years in the local plant of the Little Falls Felt Shoe Company.
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- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, Tuesday, June 19, 1962)
St Johnsville — Mrs. Stella W. Ruller, 73, of 8 Washington St., died yesterday in Little Falls Hospital.
She was born in Lassellsville, daughter of Philip and Elvia Weaver. She was married to Alden Ruller in 1906. He died last August
Mrs. Ruller was a member of St Pauls Lutheran Church and the St. Johnsville Firemen's Auxiliary.
She leaves three brothers, Floyd, Harry and Harold Weaver, all of St. Johnsille, and a sister. Mrs. Lena Hamilton, Fort Plain, RD.
The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Herman Briele. pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Johnsville Cemetery.*
- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (23 Bridge Street) fam # 277 - He and his family were living with his in-laws.
- He resided at 46 E Nort, Ilion, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed as a stock shaper by Remington Arms of Ilion and listed his wife as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 92 - Ruller Alden, rents his home, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Inspector - Bloomer Shop; Stella, wife, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Machine Operator - Knitting Mill.
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (W Elerly (?) St) fam # 224 - Ruller Alden, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 41, married at age 41 (sic), born in NY, parents born in NY, Dealer Retail - Cigars; Estella, wife, ae 41, married at age 17, born in Ny, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (8 Washington Street) fam # 147 - Ruller Alden, owns his home with a value of $1700, ae 51, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Owner Proprietor - Restaurant; Stella, wife, ae 51, 8th grade, born in NY, Pastry Cook - Restaurant.
- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, August 8, 1961)
Alden Ruller, Popular St. Johnsville Restaurateur, Expires - in Hospital
ST. JOHNSVILLE—Alden ''Boone" Rullcr, 72', widely known as an oldtime ball player and veteran fireman and for many years a restaurateur here, died unexpectedly Sunday in Little Falls Hospital, only a few hours after being admitted there.
He had been under treatment for a heart condition, although he had been working regularly. Stricken
more seriously ill early Sunday, he drove to Little Falls to consult a doctor. and his condition was such that he was taken at once to the hospital.
Mr. Ruller was born in Johnstown on March 19. 1889. a son of Paul and Lidia Gustin Rullcr. He had spent the greater part of his life in St. Johnsville and as a young man became prominently identified here with baseball. He was one of the valley's most able shortstops for many years. After hanging up his player's uniform, he served for many years as manager of the St. Johnsville ball clubs.
He had been a member of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Fire Dept more than 30 years and was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks in Little Falls. He had served for a considerable time as a Republican committeeman of the town.
For two score years he was active in the operation of restaurants and grills here. Later, he was employed in the Flks Club in Herkimer and various other establishments in the area. Recently, he had been employed at the Van Hornesville Bowling Alleys. During the war, he worked for the Remington Arms Co., in Ilion.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Stella Weaver Ruller; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Wittenbeck, St. Johnsville;
Mrs. Emma Johnson. Syracuse; Mrs. Daisy Wittenbeck, Utica: Mrs. Maude Rider and Mrs. Florence Nellis. both of St. Johnsville; two brothers. Milo Ruller of Glovcrsville and LeRoy Ruller of Herkimer: and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 at the Smith funeral home here. The Rev. Herman Briele, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in St. Johnsville Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Estella Weaver and Alden C Ruller
- Anniversary Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Thursday, March 15, 1951)
Mr. and Mrs. Alden Ruller of Washington Street, observed their 45th wedding anniversary on
March 14.
Miss Stella Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Weaver, and Mr. Ruller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ruller, were married March 11, 1906, in the parsonage of Grace Christian Church here. The Rev. H. G. Rockwell, who then was pastor, performed the ceremony. The late Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rockefeller were the attendants, Mrs. Rockefeller being a sister of Mrs. Ruller.
Mr. Ruller is proprietor of the grill bearing his name at the corner of East Main and Washington Streets. He also is chief of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Fire Department.
The many friends of the couple will extend felicitations.
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- Newspaper article (Utica Daily Press, Monday Morning, October 13, 1913)
Cliniton Fuller, Aged Seven Years, Dies of Typhoid Fever ----- ----- of the Town
St Johnsville. Oct. 13. - Clinton the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alden Ruller died this morning at the Pralme(?) Weaver residence, corner of East ---- and Mechanic streets of typhoid fever, after an illness of about a month. A child of Leo Rockerfeller who also resides there is quite ill. Ex-Sheriff Hiram (?) Pralme(?) formerly of Fulton County who has occupied the premaces for abour 20 years and who is quite decrepit was removed today in quarters where he will receive the care and attention that humanity dictates. It is said that the other occupants of the premises propose to vacate immediately in which case the non-resident parties now (?) can or at least control the property, will be responsible for it's condition.
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- Anniversary Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, October 23, 1936)
ST. JOHNSVILLE —A luncheon was served a few days ago at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dodson, Bridge street, in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. A large number of relatives and friends were present, and a most enjoyable time was had.
Mr. and Mrs. Dodson are well known local residents. Mrs. Dodson, prior to her marriage, was Miss Susan Weaver, daughter of Mrs. Elva Weaver of Mechanic street and the late Philip Weaver. Mr. and Mrs. Dodson have seven children and two grandchildren. The honored couple was presented many gifts of silver.
- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, Monday, May 8, 1951
Mrs Dodson, 70, Dies; Rites Are Today
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs. Susan Dodson, 70, wife of Ernest H. Dodson, died Friday night in Little Falls Hospital, where she bad been a patient for seven days.
SHE WAS BORN in Johnstown Aug, 5, 1890, a daughter of Philip and Elva Weaver, and had spent the greater part, of her life In this village.
She leaves her husband; four sons, Harold Dodson, Gerwood Dodson and Ernest Dodson, all of St Johnsville, and James Dodson of Canajoharie; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Shultz, Fort Plain; Mrs. Betty Kramer, Mlndenvllle, and Mrs. Lois Thomas, St Johnsville; her mother, Mrs. Elva Weaver, Canajoharie; 15 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren; four brothers, Nicholas, Floyd, Harry and Harold Weaver, all of St Johnsville; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Ruller, St Johnsville, and Mra Lena Hamilton, Fort Plain, RD.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Smith funeral home, with Rev. L. H. T. Fairbanks, pastor of Grace Congregational Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be In St. Johnsville cemetery.
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 591 - Dodson Ernest, rents his home, ae 29, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in England, Machinist - Machine Shop; Susie, wife, ae 27, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold, son, ae 7, born in NY; Gerwood, son, ae 6; Earnest, son, ae 4 7/12; Helen, daughter, ae 2 3/12; ------- Nicholas, brother-in-law, ae 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Shoe Factory.
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY (44 (?) Bridge Street) fam # 309 - Dodson Ernest, rents his home, ae 40, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in England, Tool Maker - Bicycle Works; Susie, wife, ae 38, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold, son, ae 17, born in NY, Laborer - Glove Factory; Penwood (?), son, ae 15, Laborer - Glove Factory; Ernest, son, ae 14; Helen, daughter, ae 12; James, son, ae 9; Rose E, daughter, ae 5; Lois, daughter, ae 3 9/12.
- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (11 East Liberty Street) fam # 368 - Dodson Ernest H, ae 50, 7th grade, born in NY, Mechanic - Bicycle Factory; Susan, wife, ae 48, 7th grade, born in NY; Betty, daughter, ae 16, 1 yr HS, born in NY; Lois, daughter, ae 13, 7th grade.
Marriage Notes for Susan Weaver and Ernest H Dodson
- Wedding Announcement (St Johnsville News, NY, Wednesday, October 11, 1911)
At the Grace Christian church parsonage Saturday evening, Oct. 7th, Earnest Dodson of llion and Miss Susie Weaver of this village were married by the Rev. H. W. McCrone.
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Marriage Notes for Lois Dodson and George F Thomas Jr
- Wedding Announcement (The Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, June 12, 1945)
ST. JOHNSVILLE, June 13, Miss Lois E. Dodson, became the bride of George F. Thomas, Jr., Little Falls, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in her parents' home. The Rev. Roland C Updyke of Grace Congregational Christian Church officiated.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dodson, while Mr. Thomas is a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, Sr., Little Falls. The living room of the Dodson home, In which the young people spoke their vows, was decorated with ferns, Iris and mixed garden flowers.
The bride wore a gray suit, with white accessories, and an orchid corsage. She was attended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Gerwood Dodson, who wore a gray pin stripe silk suit, with white accessories and a gardenia corsage. Gerwood Dodson, the bride's brother, was best man.
The ceremony was followed by a reception for a large number of guests, In the Community House. The newlyweds left for a trip to Lake George, and upon their return will reside at 11 East Liberty Street.
The bride's going away outfit was a blue gabardine suit, with white accessories, and an orchid corsage.
Guests at the wedding and reception were from Herkimer, Utica, Little Fails, Fort Plain and St Johnsville. The bride's gift to her attendant was a string of pearls, while the bridegroom gave a wallet and key case to the best man.
Mrs. Thomas was gradauted from St Johnsville High School in the Class of 1944, and is employed in the local plant of the Little Falls Felt Shoe Company. Mr. Thomas, who attended Little Falls High School, is employed by the Melrose Slipper Company, Little Falls.
Mr. Thomas Is also a veteran of World War II. He was wounded in France and Is the holder of several citations. He held the rank of corporal upon his release from service.
Mrs. Thomas was guest at a variety shower given by her mother and by her matron of honor, and also was given a luncheon by her co-workers In the Felt Shoe plant.
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- Anniversary notice (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, November 2, 1936)
The 21st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hamilton, Ann street, was celebrated a few evenings ago with a party at their home. There were about 35 guests present, and the evening was spent with cards. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton received a number of nice gifts, including a floor lamp from Mrs. Hamilton's fellow workers In the plant of the St. Johnsville Dress company.
Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Hamilton was Miss Lena Weaver. Mr. Hamilton although out of the wrestling game for the past few years, was at one time one of the best known mat men in the Mohawk valley.
- Obituary (The Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY, Monday, Nov. 24, 1975)
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mrs Lena Hamilton, 75, of RD 1. Fort Plain, wife of Lawrence Hamilton, died yesterday in Little Falls Hospital.
She was born in Lassellsville, daughter of Philip and Elvi Weaver. She married Mr. Hamilton in St Johnsville in 1922. She had worked for a time at the Little Falls Felt
Shoe Co., St. Johnsville
Mrs. Hamilton leaves her husband; a son, Richard Hamilton of Utica, and two brothers. Harold and Floyd Weaver, both of St Johnsville.
The funeral will be at 2 Wednesday from the H. C. Smith Funeral Home. St. Johnsville. Burial will be in st. Johnsville Cemetery.
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (11 West Liberty Street) fam # 225 - Hamilton Lawrence, rents his home, ae 30, married at age 23, born in Oh, parent sborn in Oh, Electrican - Electric Utility Co; Lena, wife, ae 29, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Beatrice, daughter, ae 5, born in NY.
- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (13 East Liberty Street) fam # 367 - Lawrence Hamilton, owns his home with a value of $2000, ae 40, 8th grade, born in Oh, Electrician - Power and Light Company; Lena, wife, ae 40, 7th grade, born in NY, Machine Operator - Dress Factory; Beatrice, daughter, ae 15, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Richard, son, ae 9, 1st grade; (1 lodger).
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- 1930 census, Buffalo U S Coast Guard Base - ... Weaver Harold C, ae 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Seaman 2nd Class, US Coast Guard; ...
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 58 (?) [located on page 13 near the bottom] - Weaver Harry, son, ae 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Odd Jobbs; Harold, son, ae 22, Laborer - Odd Jobs. [There is a reference to another location which I cannot be certain of. WG]
Marriage Notes for Harold Weaver and Marian M Smith
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, June 23, 1943)
ST JOHNSVILLE, June 28 —The marriage of Marian M. Smlth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, Town of St Johnsville, to private Harold Weaver, son of Mrs. Elvia Weaver, 10 Mechanic Street, took place Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock in Grace Congregational Christian Church. The Rev. Albert B. Hotchkiss performed the ceremony before an altar decorated with baskets of Spring flowers.
The bride was gowned in powder blue, with white accessories, and wore a corsage of red roses. Her attendant was her cousin. Miss Lucille Peck, a student nurse in Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, who wore a drees of powder blue, with white accessories, and had a corsage of red roses. James Christman, Town of St Johnsville, was best man.
Mrs. Frank Don played the traditional wedding music The ceremony was followed by a dinner at the Antlers. Later the young couple left for a brief trip.
The bride, who was graduated from St Johnsville High School in the Class of 1932, and the Utlca School of Commerce In 1933, Is a hand finisher, employed by the Luxuray Mill in Fort Plain.
Pvt Weaver attended S t Johnsville High School, and is now in the Army, stationed at Portsmouth, Va.
The bride's gift to her attendant was a locket, while Pvt Weaver presented the best man a buckle and tie set
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Marriage Notes for Gary A Weaver and Suzanne Gail Ottman
- Engagement Announcement (Amsterdam Recorder, Saturday, Jan 15, 1966)
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Ottman Melbourne Beach, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Suzanne Gail Ottman, to Airman- 4C Gary A. Weaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weaver, St. Johnsville.
Miss Ottman was graduated from Seabreeze High -School in Daytona Beach, Fla., and attended Daytona Beach Junior College. Formerly an employe of Radiation Inc. of Palm Bay, Fla., she is now employed in the office of the Palatine Dyeing Co. of St. Jobnsville.
Airman Weaver is a graduate of St. Johnsville High School and at present is stationed with the Air Force at Charleston, S.C.
A June wedding is planned.
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Marriage Notes for Joanne Mildred Weaver and Arthur C Smith
- Engagement Announcement ( Schenectady Gazette, Friday, June 6, 1969)
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weaver of Fort Plain announce the engagement of their daughter, Joanne Mildred, to Arthur G. Smith, son of Mrs. Dorothy Moore of Fort Plain and the late Olin Smith.
Miss Weaver is a member of the June graduating class at Fort Plain Central. School and is employed by the Family Restaurant in Fort Plain.
Mr. Smith attended Owen D. Young School, Van Hornesville, and is employed by Mac's Silo
Service.
A late summer wedding is planned.
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- Presumed to be the person listed here, although the 1900 census identifies him as Jacob S Smith.
- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (75 East Main Street) fam # 179 - Smith Jacob F, ae 26, married 7 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Wood Yard - Village, rents his home; Dorrie L, wife, ae 23, married 7 yr, 3 children, 3 liviing, born in NY, parents born in NY; Viola M, daughter, ae 6, born in NY; Warren C, son, ae 4; Charles W, son, ae 2; (4 boarders).
- He resided at 18 Frederick, Ilion, Herkimer, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was employed as an assembler by Remington Arms Works of Ilion and listed his closest relative as Mrs Carrie Smith.
- 1920 census, Dolgeville, Herkimer, NY, (116 North Main Street) fam # 78 - Smith Jacob F, rents his home, ae 37, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laster - Shoe Shop; Carrie L, wife, ae 33, born in NY, parents born in NY, Sewing Trimming - Shoe Shop; Viola M, daughter, ae 16, born in NY, Marker - Shoe Shop; Warren C, son, ae 14; Charles W, son, ae 12.
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (48 Averill Street) fam # 348 - Smith Jacob, rents his home, ae 48, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Manager - Grocery Store; Carrie, wife, ae 43, married at age 16, born in NY, parents born in NY, Saleslady - Grocery Store; Warren, son, ae 23, born in NY, Chauffer - Bus Line; Frederick, son, ae 8.
- 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 (Daily Press, Utica, NY, April, 28, 1967)
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Jacob F Smith, 85, of 7 Center St., retired founder of the J. F. Smith & Son Market, died yesterday in Little Falls Hospital.
He was born in Lassellsville. He married Carrie Hill in 1904. She died in 1947. Mr. Smith was a member of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ and the LOOF Lodge.
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Viola) Monroe, St. Johnsville; two sons, Charles W. Smith, Ilion, and Frederick J. Smith, St. Johnsville; a brother, Wesley Smith, and a sister, Mrs. John (Ruth) Nash, both of St. Johnsville.
The funeral will be at 2 tomorrow from the Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Bertram A. Walton, interim pastor of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, officiating.
Burial will be in West St. Johnsville Cemetery. Calling hours are this afternoon and evening.- Is he the person listed here?
- 1860 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 1135 - Jacob Smith, ae 45, Day Laborer, real estate valued at $400 and personal property of $150, born in Germany; Susan, ae 35, born in Germany; Susan, ae 12, born in NY; Caroline, ae 5; Sarah, ae 3; Charles, ae 2.
- Suspected to be the person listed here - SSDI - Carrie Smith - Last Residence: 12025 Broadalbin, Fulton, New York, United States of America - Born: 23 Jun 1887 - Died: Jul 1970 - State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1965-1966)
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- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 114, Smith Warren, owns his home with a value of $2000, ae 35, 6th grade, born in NY, Ruth, wife, ae 35, 7th grade, born in NY, Hemmer - Silk Mill.
- Obituary (Observer Dispatch, Utica, NY, Monday, Aug 9, 1943)
St. Johnsvllle—Warren Smith, 37, died Aug. 6, 1943, In Montgomery county Sanatorium at Swart Hill, where he had been a patient 11 days.
He was born in South St Johnsvllle, son of Jacob and Carrie Hill Smith. Until five years ago he was proprietor for a number of years of the Little Falls-Canajoharie Bus Line and for the past three years he operated a service
station on Route 5, Town of St Johnsvllle.
He leaves his wife, the former Ruth Mowrey; his parents, his paternal grandfather, Charles Smith all of this village; a sister, Mrs Charles Monroe, Rochester, and two brothers, Charles, of Ilion, and Frederick, in the Army, stationed at Miami.
Private funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the home. Burial will be in West St Johnsvllle Cemetery.
- Where was she during the 1930 census?
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- He resided at RD J (?) St Johnsville, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was self employed as a farmer and listed Charles W smith as his closest realtive.
- 1920 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, fam # 20 - Smith Wesley D, rents his home, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General; Edith M, wife, ae 33, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold O, son, ae 11, born in NY; Mabel O, daughter, ae 8.
- 1930 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, (South Road) fam # 3 - Smith Wesley D, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 45, married at age 33, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General; Edith M, wife, ae 42, first married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Wesley L, son, ae 9, born in NY; Lelah I, daughter, ae 6; Robert C, son, ae 3 9/12; Ostrum Mabel M, daughter, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Machine Operator - Shoe Factory. [living next to his parents.]
- 1940 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, (Ingham's Mills Road) fam # 84 - Smith Wesley D, owns his home with a value of $1000, ae 56, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Edith, wife, ae 52, 8th grade, born in NY; Wesley Jr, ae 19, 2 yr HS, born in NY, edge Setter - Shoe Shop; Lelah, daughter, ae 16, 2 yr HS; Robert, son, ae 13, 8th grade.
- Obituary (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, January 5, 1970)
Wesley D. Smith, 85, died Saturday morning in the Little Falls Hospital, following a brief illness. He had resided for many years with a son, Wesley Smith, Jr., on Cottage Street in St. Johnsville, but for the past three months had been living with a son, Robert Smith, Fort Plain RD 3.
He was born in Albany, Aug. 15, 1884, the son of Charles W. and Mary Weaver Smith. The early years of his life were spent in the Town of Oppenheim where he followed the occupation of farming. Later he moved to St. Johnsville and was employed for many years by the Mohawk Condensed Milk Company, on North Division Street.
His wife, the former Edith Bellinger Ostrom, died in 1944. The survivors are two sons: Wesley, Jr. of St. Johnsville, and Robert of Fort Plain, RD 3; one daughter, Mrs. Virgil (Lelah) Claus, St. Johnsville RD 2; one step-son, Harold Ostrom, Dolgeville; one step-daughter, Mrs. Herman (Mabel) Ortlieb, Little Falls RD; one sister, Mrs. John (Ruth) Nash, St. Johnsville; 20 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 2 this afternoon from the Lull Funeral Home, with Rev. Henry K. Johnson, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in the St Johnsville Cemetery in the spring.
- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, October 9, 1944)
Mrs. Edith Mae Smith, 57, wife of Wesley D. Smith, town of Oppenheim. died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Ortlieb, on the Little Falls-Dolgeville road. She had been at her daughter's home for the past week.
Mrs. Smith was born in Little Falls on June 28. 1887, a daughter of Stephen and Myra Stockholm Bellinger. She was first married to James Ostrom, who died 28 years ago. Later she was married to Wesley Smith and they had resided in the town of Oppenheim for the past 25 years.
Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Ortlieb, in Manheim, and Mrs. Virgil Claus, town of Oppenheim; three sons, Harold Ostrom, of Dolgevllle. and Wesley Smith. Jr., and Robert Smith, both of Oppenheim: her mother, Mrs. Stephen Bellinger, and one sister, Mrs. Howard Rung, both of Fort Erie, Canada.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 at the Smith heme in Oppenheim. Rev. Florence L. Hamilton of the Inghams Mills church offiated. Burial was in Prospect View cemetery in this village.
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Marriage Notes for Wesley S Smith and Helen Irene Lenig
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, june 25, 1947)
Miss Helen Lenig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lenig, and Wesley Smith Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Smith, Sr., of Oppenheim, were married at 2 P. M. Monday in St. John's Reformed Church. The Rev. Norman Thomas performed the ceremony.
The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Gennaro Croce.
After a wedding dinner at the Creekside restaurant, East Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Smith left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada. They will reside at 12 Cottage Street.
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