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- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (11 Monroe Street) fam # 122 - Living with her son Kenneth.- Obituary (Amsterdam Recorder, NY, Tuesday, October 28, 1969)
ST. JOHNSVILLE—Mrs. Elsie Walrath, 84, widow of Charles A. Walrath, died Monday afternoon in Little Falls Hospital, where she had been a patient for 23 days. She had been in failing health for several months.
Mrs. Walrath was born May 9, 1885, in Rockwood, Fulton County, daughter of Dewitt and Emma Argersinger Cool. She had spent the greater part of her life in St. Johnsville, and was a retired glove worker.
She was married many years ago to Charles A. Walrath, who died Sept. 27, 1942.
Surviving are two sons, Ivan Walrath, RD 2, St. Johnsville, and Kennety [sic], St. Johnsville; one daughter, Mrs. Anthony (Bernice) Circhirillo, also of St. Johnsville; one sister, Mrs. Madge Mead, Albany; six grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Lull Funeral Home. The Rev. William Gilpin, pastor of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, will officiate, and burial will be made in West St. Johnsville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience.
- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 24 - Walrath Charles A, ae 25, married 1 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer - Dairy Farm, rents his home; Elsie, wife, ae 24, married 1 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- He resided at RD 1, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY when he registered for teh WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed by Remington Arms, Ilion, NY, and listed Elsie Cool (wife) as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (Mill Street Road) fam # 134 - He and his family were living with his parents.
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (2 Cottage Street) fam # 477 - Walrath Charles A, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 44, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Farm; Elsie, wife, ae 44, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ivan, son, ae 19, born in NY, Mail Carrier - Post Office; Kenneth, son, ae 14; Bernice, daughter, ae 4 5/12.
- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 69 - Walrath Charles, owns his home with a value of $1000, ae 55, 6th grade, born in NY, Farmer.- Obituary ( Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, September 30, 1942)
Charles A. Walrath, 67, died Sunday afternoon in Little Falls Hospital after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Walrath was born in Ephratah on April 12, 1885, a son of Joel and Jane Walrath. He spent his entire life in this immediate vicinity, for some time conducting a farm near the Mill road, West St
Johnsville.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elsie Walrath; one daughter, Bernice; two sons, Ivan and Kenneth, and three grandchildren.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the son, Kenneth, 11 Monroe Street, this village. The Rev. C. Frederick Miller, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Albert B. Hotchkiss, pastor of Grace Congregational Christian Church. Burial was in West St Johnsville Cemetery,
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- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (11 Monroe Street) fam # 122 - Living with her brother Kenneth.- Obituary (Enea Funeral Home - on line)
Bernice E. Circhirillo, 79 a long time St. Johnsville resident, passed away on Monday February 28, 2005 at the St. Johnsville Nursing Home.
She was born November 9, 1925 in St. Johnsville the daughter of the late Charles & Elsie ( Cool) Walrath and was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School. She was married to Anthony Circhirillo on July 4, 1947. Mr. Circhirillo preceded her in death.
Until her retirement in 1990, Mrs. Circhirillo worked at Beech-Nut in Canajoharie. She was also the Town judge of St. Johnsville for many years. Bernice was of the catholic faith.
Survivors include her step-son, Anthony Circhirillo of Rochester, a step-daughter, Marlene Maida and husband Francis of Dolgeville, 4 nieces, Carol Miklic and husband Lou of St. Johnsville, Nancy Walrath of Syracuse, Joan Chester of Gilbertsville, Vicki Garrett and husband Stanley of Chittenango, & Emma Jane Blair and husband Robert of Chittenango, a nephew, Byron Walrath and wife Ann of St. Johnsville and a sister-in-law; Frances Walrath of St. Johnsville. She was pre-deceased by 2 brothers, Ivan & Kenneth Walrath.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 3, 2005 at 2:00 pm from the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center St, St. Johnsville, NY. Interment will take place in the spring at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frankfort, NY. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home on Thursday March 3, 2005 from 1:00 pm until the time of the services. All memorial contributions may be made to either S.A.V.A.C. or to the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter.
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- Madge Cool and Ernest Lyman Mead are 6th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- 1920 St. Johnsville, Montgomery, New York, dw 28 fam 29, ED 107.p 2A/280. George Fletcher, Head, M W 43 M, Wife, F W 26 M, Operator-Knitting Mill
- 1930 St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, dw 266 fam 302, ED 51, p 11B/48. George Fletcher, Head, M W 54 M 44, Laborer-Highway Dept; Madge, Wife, F W 36 M 26, Flat Locker-Silk Mill; Catherine, Daughter, F W 5 S [in home with Madge's mother].
- 1910 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (Mohawk Valley Turnpike) fam # 13 - Fletcher William C, ae 31, ... George E, boarder, ae 34, born in NY, father born in Ct, mother born in NY. [boarding with his brother]
- He resided at RD 2 St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY when he registered for teh WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was employed in the mail service by the US government and listed his closest relative as J----a Fletcher.
- 1920 census, St Johonsville, Montgomery, NY, (Turnpike) fam # 29 - Fletcher George, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 43, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mail Carrier - Government; Madge, wife, ae 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Operator - Knitting Mill.
- 1930 census, St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (11 East Liberty Street) fam # 302 - Fletcher George, owns his home with a value of $3000, owns a radio, ae 54, married at age 44, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Highway Department; Madge, wife, ae 36, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY; Catherine, daughter, ae 8, born in NY.
Marriage Notes for Madge Cool and George Elmer Fletcher
- Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Tuesday, January 28, 1919)
St. Johnsville, Jan. 28.—George Fletcher and Miss. Madge Cool, both of St. Johnsville. were united in marriage Sunday evening at tho home of the Rev. B. E. Fake. D. D., at Fort Plain. The attending couple was Gordon Cool of St. Johnsville, brother of the bride, and Miss Luclnda Loats of Minden.
Mr, -Fletcher is one of St. Johnsvllle's most enterprising businessmen and is the owner and proprietor of a popular cigar, confectionery and Ice cream store just west of the post office and is widely known along the New York Central, having been employed in carrying the United States mail for the past six years.
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher will be "at home" to their friends at their new home. on East Main street after April 1.
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- Madge Cool and Ernest Lyman Mead are 6th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Johann Frederick Getman and Maria Johanna Bierman.
- 1900 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 200 - Living with his grandparents Empie. [neighbors of his parents]
- 1910 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, (Utica - Albany Turnpike) fam # 126 - Living with his parents.
- He resided in Fonda, Montgomery, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was self employed as a farmer and listed Elizabeth Mead as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Mohawk, Montgomery, NY, (Main Turnpike) fam # 116 - Mead Homer L, rents his home, ae 57, born in NY, parents born in US, Farmer - Home Farm; Eliza C, wife, ae 54, born in NY, parents born in US; Ernest L, son, ae 34, married, born in NY, Laborer - Home Farm; Harry, adopted son, ae 18, born in NY, Laborer - Farm; (1 hired man); fam # 117 - Mead Elizabeth, daughter-in-law, ae 29, born in NY, parents born in US; Lyman L, grandson, ae 5 3/4, born in NY; Edward E, grandson, ae 4 3/4.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, fam # 27 - Mead Ernest L, owns his home with a value of $6000, owns a radio, ae 44, divorced, born in NY, parents born in NY, Night Watchman - Leather Mill; Lyman, son, ae 15, born in NY, parents born in NY; Everette Em son, ae 14.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (14 S Melcher St) fam # 141 - Meade (sic) Ernest, rents his home, ae 53, 8th grade, born in NY, Road Work - State Highway; Madge, wife, ae 47, 8th grade, born in NY; Robert, son, ae 5, born inNY; Fletcher Catherine, step daughter, ae 19, 8th grade, born in NY, Clerk Retail Clothing..- Obituary (The Leader-Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, April 1, 1953)
Ernest L. Mead, 68, of 206 South Melcher Street, employe of the State Highway Department for the past 22 years, died suddenly this morning at 10:45 after being stricken with a fatal heart attack.
It occured in front of the Masonic Temple, 22 North Perry Street, while he was riding on a highway truck with several other workers on their way to do some road work.
Dr. Martin L. Brewda, who was assisting at the Red Cross blood giving center at the temple, was summoned but the stricken man had already passed away. Dr. Frank G. Calder, coroner, was then notified.
Mr. Mead was born in the Town of Johnstown, Sept. 27, 1884, the son of Homer and Elizabeth (Empie) Mead but had lived in this city the greater part of his life.
He was- a member of the First Baptist Church.
Mr. Mead was united in marriage in May, 1933, to Mrs. Madge Fletcher Cool in Albany, who survives, together with three sons, Lyman L. of St. Albans, V. Everett F. of Atlanta, Ga., and Robert E. of Johnstown: two step-daughters, Mrs. Alfred Frye of Gloversville, and Mrs. Elmer Allen of Troy; also 10 grandchldren, nieces and nephews.
The body was removed to the Brown & Ehle Funeral Home where friends may call after Thursday noon.
The funeral will be held Saturday at, 2 in the funeral home The Rev. Harlow W. Parsons will officiate. Burial will he in the Sand Flats Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Madge Cool and Ernest Lyman Mead
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, May 6, 1944)
Madge Fletcher and Ernest L. Mead, both residing at 15 South Market street, this city, were united in merriage last Saturday, April 29. in Albany, by the Rev. William H, McConaghy.
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- Newspaper Article (Otsoger Farmer and Republican, August 6, 1915)
Roy Fical, aged about twenty-five years, was instantly killed Friday morning of last week at the home of George C. Markell, president of the First National Bank at St Johnsville, by a concrete retaining wall falling upon him.
Fical and his stepfather, Harvey Lighthart, had been constructing a garage of stucco work at the Markell place and started this morning to remove a part of this concrete wall which holds up a heavy embankment of gravel. The embankment gave way and the wall broke, three tons of the mass of material falling upon Fical. Webster Gros was also caught, but extricated himself.
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- 1900 census, Santa Ana, Orange, Ca, fam # 361 - Rulison Herbert, b. Aug 1874, ae 25, married 3 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer, rents his home, Mattie, wife, b. Aug 1874, ae 25, married 3 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in Mo, parents born in Va; Frank, son, b. Dec 1898, ae 1, born in Ca.
- 1910 census, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, Ca, fam # 122- Rulison Herbert, ae 36, married 11 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Carpenter - House, own shis home with a mortgage; Mattie, wife, ae 36, married 11 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in Mo, parents born in Va; Frank, son, ae 11, born in Ca.
- 1920 census, Los Angeles (Dist 75), Los Angeles, Ca, (1145 South Olive Street) fam # 504 - Rulison Mattie, rents her home, ae 44, widow, born in Mo, parents born in Va; Frank A, son, ae 21, born in Ca, father born in NY, mother born in Mo, Telegraph Operator - Railroad.
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- He resided at 815 S. Hope St, Los Angeles, Ca when he registered for eht WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918) He was employed as on operator by the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe. He listed his closest relative as Mrs M A Rulison.
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- 1930 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (16 Elm Street) fam # 305 - Becker Charles E, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 30, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mechanick - Railroad; Geraldine S, wife, ae 27, married at age 17, born in NY, parents born in NY; Samuel, son, ae 9, born in NY; Charles, son, ae 7; Richard E, son, ae 5; Marion, daughter, ae 1.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (Meco) fam # 131 - Becker Charles, rents his home, ae 40, 8th grade, born in NY, Steam Engine Fireman - Railroad; Geraldine, wife, ae 36, 1 yr HS, born in NY; Samuel, son, ae 19, 4th (?) grade, born in NY, Farmer; Charles Jr, son, ae 17, 2 yr HS, Mechanic - Garage; Richard, son, ae 15, 1 yr HS; Marion, daughter, ae 11, 4th grade; Robert, son, ae 9, 3rd grade; Elanore, daughter, ae 7, 2nd grade; Betty Jean, daughter, ae 1.
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- 1910 census, Gloversville (Ward 6) Fulton, NY, (W Eighth Ave) fam # 202 - Rulison Jesse, ae 25, married 2 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Knu (?) Station (?) - Mill, rents his home; Leona, wife, ae 20, married 2 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Violet, daughter, ae 10/12, born in NY. [Sharing the dwelling with his parents]
- He resided at 5th Ave, Gloversville, Fulton, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a Layer Off and listed Leona Ruilson as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Gloversville (Ward 6) Fulton, NY, (139, West 8th Ave) fam # 105 - Rulison Jesse, rents his home, ae 35, born in NY, parents born in NY, Layer Off - Glove Shop; Leona, wife, ae 29, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home; Violet, daughter, ae 10, born in NY; Viola, daughter, ae 9; Vernon, son, ae 6; Vera M, daughter, ae 3 6/12; Richard, son, ae 1 9/12.
- 1940 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (West 8th Avenue) fam # 140 - Rulison Jesse, ae 56, widower, 6th grade, born in NY, Leather Worker - Leather Industry. [Sharing the dwelling with his brother William and family]- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Friday, April 20, 1956)
GLOVERSVILLE - Jesse F. Rullson, 71, died at 5 a.m. yesterday in the Nathan Littauer Hospital, where he had been a patient for one week. Rulison, had spent considerable time previously in nursing homes.
He was born, and lived his entire life in Gloversville. He is survived by his wife, Leona, RD; three daughters, Mrs. Paul Edel, RD; Ernest Farhart and Mrs Howard Lee, Gloversville; his mother, Mrs, Fred Rulison, Gloversville; four brothers, Fred, William and Floyd of Gloversville and Pearl, of Johnstown. There are several nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Eugene Hollenbeck funeral home, 4 second avenue, with the Rev. Winston B, Maricle of the Emmanuel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Fern Dale cemetery.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (West Bush) fam # 211 - Carley Thaddeus, owns his home, ae 65, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General; Angalina, wife, ae 63, married at age 21, bonr in NY, parents born in NY; Duel Walter, stepson, ae 40, married at age 20, divorced, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Odd Jobs; Rulison Leona, neice, ae 40, married at agge 18, divorced, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - Glove Shop; Bernard, nephew, ae 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - General Farm; Vera, niece, ae 12; Dorothy, nephew, ae 10; Richard, nephew, ae 8.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (Peckwood Park Road) fam # 296 - Rulison Leona, rents her home, ae 49, 6th grade, born in NY, Glove Maker - Glove Shop; Verna, son, ae 27, 6th grade, born in NY, Glove Cutter - Glove Shop; Richard, son, ae 22, 8th grade, Leather Worker - Leather Mill; Vera, daughter, ae 23, 8th grade, Glove Maker - Glove Shop; Duel Walter, boarder, ae 42, 7th grade, born in NY, Laborer - Odd Jobs.- Obituary (The Leader - Herlad, Gloversville - Johonstown, NY, Tuesday, February 26, 1970)
Mrs. Leona Rulison, 79, of Phelps Street RD, died early yesterday morning at the Albany Medical Center Hospital where she was admitted Monday.
She was born July, 12,1890, at Bleecker and had resided in the Gloversville area most of her life. She had been employed at the Hilts-Willard and Grandoe Glove Corporation glove concerns, before her retirement. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Paul Edel of Bleecker Stage, Mrs. Ernest Farhart and Mrs. Howard Lee, both of Gloversville; two sons, Victor Rulison of Johnstown and Vernon Rulison of Gloversville RD; two Brothers, Delton Shults of Oakfield, Genesee County, and Howard Shults of Stamford, Conn.; several grandchildren great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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- Obituary (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, May 25, 1970)
Funeral services for Vernon Rulison were held at 2 yesterday afternoon at the Eugene Hollenbeck Funeral Home with Rev. David Olson, pastor of First Baptist Church, presiding.
Bearers were Willian Walker, Arthur Edel, John Edel, Donald Wyllie, Clark Elsworth and Donald Quigley.
Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
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- He resided at 100 West State St, Gloversville, NY when he registered for the WWI draft ( Jun 5, 1917). He was employed as a glove worker by Harder Bros and listed his wife and four children as closest relatives.
- 1920 census, Northampton, Fulton, NY, (Water St) fam # 47 - Rulison William, rents his home, ae 33, born i NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Skin Mill; Lillian, wife, ae 29, born in England, parents born in NY; Chester, son, ae 10, born in NY; Irene, daughter, ae 8; Elsie, daughter, ae 4; Theodore, son, ae 2 6/12.
- 1930 census, Northampton, Fulton, NY, (Main Street) fam # 11 - Ruilson William, rents his home, ae 43, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Leatehr Mill; Lillian H, wife, ae 40, married at age 18, born in England, parents born in England, immigrated in 1904; Chester, son, ae 20, born in NY, Cabinet Maker - Cedar Factory; Irene A, daughter, ae 18; Elsie M, daughter, ae 14; Theodore W, son, ae 12; Katherine J, daughter, ae 8; Gloria R, grandaughter, ae 3/12. born in NY, parents born in NY. [neighbor of his brother Milford]
- 1940 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (West 8th Avenue) fam $ 139 - Rulison William, ae 54, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Table Cutter - Glove Industry; Lillian, wife, ae 50, 1 yr HS, bonr in NY; Theodore, son, ae 22, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Pocketbook Worker - Pocketbook Factory; Kathleen, daughter, ae 18, 1 yr HS. [Sharing the dwelling with his brother Jesse]- Obituary (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, April 25, 1961)
William Rulison, 74, died at his home at 4 yesterday afternoon at 15 South Judson Street. He had been in failing health for four years.
Mr. Rulison, a glove cutter when his health permitted, lived in Gloversville for 52 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife. Lillian Rulison; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie LaRowe of Chuluota, Fla., Mrs. Irene Mead of Northville, and Miss Kathleen Rulison of Gloversville: two sons, Chester Rulison and Theodore Rulison, both of Gloversville: three brothers, Fred and Floyd Rulison, both of Gloversville, and Pearl Rulison of Johnstown, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, June 13, 1966)
GLOVERSVILLE-Mrs. Beatrice Lillian Rulison of 15 South Judson street died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday at Nathan Littauer Hospital, where she was admitted Friday.
The widow of William Rulison who died in April 1961, she had been in failing health several years. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of Yeovil, England.
Survivors are two sons, Chester and Theodore Rulison, both of Gloversville; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Meade of Northville, Mrs. Elsie Kennedy of Florida and Miss Kathleen Rulison of Gloversville; one brother and four sisters residing in England; 10 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and aunts.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Walrath and Bushouer funeral home with Rev. Garry Cooper of Trinity Episcopal Church officiating. Burial, will be in Prospect Hill cemetery, Northville.
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Marriage Notes for Theodore W Rulison and Marion Brower
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader - Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, January 14, 1948)
Miss Marion Brower, 7 Beech street and Theodore Rulison, 227 South Main street, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at Torrington. Conn. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace Harry Ossen.
Mr. and Mrs. Rulisan have returned from a short wedding trip and are residing at 7 Beech street.
Mr. Rulison is employed at the Bigelow-Sanford plant in Amsterdam and Mrs. Rulison has been employed at the Daniel Hays company factory here.
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- Listed as Mildred during the 1900 census.
- 1910 census, Gloversville (Ward 5) Fulton, NY, (62 Helwig St) fam # 293- Rulison Milford, ae 20, married 2 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Skin Mill, rents his home; Burtha M, wife, ae 23, married 2 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Everett W, son, ae 1 3/12.
- 1920 census, Northampton, Fulton, NY, (South Main Street) fam # 97 - Rulison Milford, rents his home, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - for self; Bertha, wife, ae 32, bonr in NY, parents born in NY; Everett, son, ae 11, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Northampton, Fulton, NY, fam # 9 - Ruilson Milford, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 40, married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Leather Mill; Mildred L, wife, ae 30, first married at age 16, born in NY, parents born in NY, Sales Lady - Gas Station; Horton Fayette M, step son, ae 10, born in NY, parents born in NY. [neighbor of his brother William]
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (Ext. East State St) fam # 398 - Rulison Milford, owns his home with a value of $5000, ae 51, 8th grade, born in NY, Leather Dresser - Leather Mill; Mildred, wife, ae 40, 8th grade, born in NY; Fayette, son, ae 20, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Laborer - Leather Mill; Ellsworth Carrie, sister-in-law, ae 38, 8th grade, born in NY, Assistant - Doctor's Office; (1 boarder).- Obituary (The Leader - REpublican, Gloversville and Johnostown, NY, Monday, May 18, 1942)
Milford Rulison, 88, died suddenly at his home 109 First avenue, following a heart attack Saturday night about 10:80. He was stricken in his home while walking toward a doorway and was dead when Dr. William Karl arrived. Dr. H. C. Hageman, acting coroner conducted an examination and turned the case over to Dr. Robert Ellithorp, who gave a verdict of death by natural cause.
Mr. Rulison had been under a doctor's care for sometime with a heart ailment
He was born in Gloversville, October 30, 1889 and lived here most of that time, excepting a short time when he resided in Northville. He was a leather worker by trade and for twenty three years was connected with the F. Rulison & Sons factory in Johnstown, retiring a few months ago.
The survivors are his wife. Mildred Ellsworth Rulison of Gloversvllle; two sons, Everett of McGraw, and Robert of Albany: one stepson. Payette Horton of Augusta, Ga.: his mother Mrs. Mary Rulison of Gloversville; five brothers, Jesse P., William and Frederick L Rulison of Gloversville, Floyd and Pearl Rulison of Johnstown: two grandchildren, Annette and Gerald Rulison of McGraw.
The funeral will be held at the Walrath & Bushouer Funeral Home. 51 Fremont street, tomorrow afternoon at 4. The Rev. Clarence C. Walker of the Emmanuel Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be in Prospect Hill cemetery.
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 165 - Living with her step-father James Davenport.
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- He resided at 86 Lincoln St, Gloversville, Ne wYork, when he registered for teh WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917). He was employed as a glove cutter by Harder Bros. and listed his wife and child as closest reatives.
- 1920 census, Northampton, Fulton, NY, fam # 171 - Rulison Fred Jr., rents his home, ae 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Own Mill; Anna, wife, ae 23, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arthur, son, ae 5, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Northampton, Fulton, NY, (Fifth Street) fam # 241 - Ruilson Fred, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 33, married at age 17, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Leather Mill; Anna I, wife, ae 33, married at age 17, born in NY, parents born in NY; Arthur M, son, ae 15, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (8 Easterly Street) fam # 428 - Rulison Fred L, ae 44, 8th grade, born in NY, Tanner Proprietor - Leather Mill; Anna I, wife, ae 44, 8th grade, born in NY.Obituary (Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Thursday, September 27, 1973)
Fred L. Rulison, 77, of Phelps Street, president of Fred L. Rulison and Sons Inc., leather tanners in Johnstown, was pronounced dead on arrival at 3:15 yesterday afternoon at Johnstown Hospital.
He was taken to the hospital by the Johnstown Area Volunteer Corps from the tannery where he was stricken ill. He had worked in his office at the tannery since morning.
Mr. Rulison was born April 12, 1986, in Gloversville, the son of Fred L and Mary Rulison. He was educated in Gloversville schools and married the former Anna I. Fox, who survives, on Dec. 24, 1913.
In 1919 Mr. Rulison, his father and two brothers, William and Milford, all now deceased, formed the Rulison tanning business in Northville. In 1930 they purchased the Herman Martin tannery in Johnstown, moved their Northville operations to the new plant and changed the name of the combined companies to Fred L. Rulison and Sons Inc.
Mr. Rulison had served as president of the Rulison tanning firm since the early 1940's. During World War II he served on the War Production Board. He was a member of the Tanners Association of Fulton County and had served as its president many years. He was a former member of the Eccentric Club and was a member of the board of directors of the State Bank of Albany in Johnstown.
Mr. Rulison in the 1950's was a director of the former Gloversville-Johnstown team in the Canadian-American League and for many years personally sponsored Babe Ruth and Little League teams in this area.
He and his son, Arthur M. Rulison, who now lives in Broadalbin, took hunting expeditions to Alaska in the 1950's to hunt for Alaskan bears.
Survivors, besides his wife and son, are three grandsons, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Marriage Notes for Frederick L Rulison Jr and Anna Irene Fox
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Friday, December 12 1913)
Broadalbin - Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Agnes Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fox of this village, and Fred Rulison of Gloversville, which will occur on Wednesday, December 24. at the home of the bride, in Second avenue.
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- He resided at 138 W 8th Ave, Gloversville, Fulton, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918). He was employed as a --- Engineer by the Gloversville Well Co and he listed mary Rulison, mother as his closest relative.
- 1930 census, Broadalbin, Fulton, NY, (Main Street) fam # 91 - Rulison Floyd, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 30, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Skin Mill; Ethel, wife, ae 23, married at age 16, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - at home; Floyd Jr, son, ae 6, born in NY; Maurice F, son, ae 3 4/12; Warren, son, ae 2 2/12; Arlene, daughter, ae 1 1/12; Coonradt Margaret, lodger, ae 25, widow, married at age 17, born in Canada, parents born in Canada, Laundress - Perfection Laundry.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (14 Grand Street) fam # 355 - Rulison Floyd, rents his home, ae 40, 8th grade, born in NY, Millwright - Tannery; Ethel, wife, ae 34, 6th grade, born in NY; Floyd Jr, son, ae 16, 8th grade, born in NY, Chainer (?) - Tanning: Maurice, son, ae 14, 8th grade; Warren, son, ae 12, 5th grade; Arlene, daughter, ae 10, 4th grade; Melvin, son, ae 9, 3rd grade; Phyliss, daughter, ae 8, 2nd grade; Betty, daughter, ae 7, 2nd grade; Raymond, son, ae 6, 1st grade; Robert, son, ae 5.- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, August 9, 1966)
GLOVERSVILLE— Floyd Rulison. 67, of 120 North Main street, died at 7:30 last night at his home. He had been in failing health the last five years.
Mr. Rulison was bom in Gloversville Aug. 8, 1899, and was a lifelong resident. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John Skaine of Johnstown and Mrs. Herman Mills and Mrs. Michael Dalleo, both of Gloversville; seven sons Raymond Rulison of Fultonville, and Floyd Rulison Jr., Maurice Rulison, Warren Rulison, Melvin Rulison, Robert Rulison and Clark Ellsworth, all of Gloversville.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Walrath and Bushouer funeral home.
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 165 - Living with her step-father James Davenport.
- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Wednesday, February 28, 1968)
GLOVERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Rulison, 62, of 120 North St., who died Monday at Littauer Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Walrath & Bushouer Funeral Home.
The Rev. George B. Hawthorne will officiate. Burial will be in Fern Dale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Rulison was a patient at the hospital seven days and had been in failing health the last four years.
She was born in Northville Sept. 25, 1905, and came to the Gloversville area after her marriage to Floyd Rulison. He died on Aug; 8, 1966.
She was employed as a gloveworker at Noone Glove Co., Johnstown, for many years before retiring five years ago.
She attended First Baptist Church.
Survivors are seven sons, Clark Ellsworth of Gloversville, Floyd, Maurice, Warren, Melvin and Raymond Rulison, all of Gloversville, and Robert Rulison of Johnstown; three daughters, Mrs. John Skaine of Johnstown, Mrs. Herman Mills and Mrs. Michael Dalleo, both of Gloversville; three sisters, Miss Carrie Ellsworth, Mrs. Mildred Benson and Mrs. Seymour Williams, all of Northville; one brother, Leon Davenport of Gloversville; 45 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and cousins.
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Marriage Notes for Maurice F Rulison and Nina Wiedeman
- Weddeing Announcement (The Leader Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, July 5, 1961)
Miss Nina M. Wiedemann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rulison of Hillside Park, Town of Johnstown, became the bride of Melvin L. Rulison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rulison Sr, 5 Mill Street, at 11 Saturday morning at St. Mary's Church.
Given in marriage by her stepfather, the bride wore a white floor length gown of lace and tulle with a Sabrina neckline, short sleeves and bouffant skirt. Her fingertip veil was attached to a crown of seed pearls, and she carried a white floral corsage and white Bible.
The double ring ceremony, in a church setting of gladioli and daisies, was performed by Rev. John F. Riley, assistant pastor. Traditional selections were played by Mrs. Fred Chatterton, organist.
Mrs. Phyliss Mills, Gloversville, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. She wore a blue nylon gown with matching headpiece, and carried a wreath of white carnations.
Miss Jeanette Rulison, Hillside Park, sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid, and Deborah Dalleo, Gloversville RD 1, niece of the bridgegroom, was flower girl.
The junior bridesmaid wore a shrimp nylon floor length gown, and a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried pink carnations. The flower girl wore a green nylon floor length gown, matching bonnet, and carried yellow carnations.
Michael Dalleo, Gloversville RD 1, brother-in-law of the bridgegroom, was best man. Ushers were Herman Mills, Gloversville, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Douglas Trumbull. Johnstown.
The bride's mother wore a floral print dress, and a white carnation corsage. The bridegroom's mother was attired in beige dress with nylon over taffeta, and white carnation corsage.
A reception for 50 persons was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Rulison, 50 Highland Terrace.
The couple left on a wedding trip to New York City.
The bride attended Johnstown schools, and is employed by Scoismoor Company in Johnstown. The bridegroom attended the same schools, and is employed by F. Rulison and Son, of Johnstown.
A pre-nuptial -shower was given for the bride by Mrs. Floyd Rulison at her home.
Gifts were presented to the attendants after rehearsal Friday night.
Guests attended the wedding from Gloversville, Johnstown, and area.
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Marriage Notes for Arlene Rulison and John W Skaine
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader - Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, July 5, 1951)
Miss Arlene K Rulison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rulison, 204 West State street, was united in marriage to John W. Skaine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel O. Skaine, 1 Mohawk Place. Gloversville, in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Harlow W. Parsons this afternoon at 2 in the home of the bride's parents.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white taffeta with a fitted bodice, full skirt extending into a train and a fingertip veil attached to a fitted cap. She carried a bouquet of white roses.
Mrs. Betty Dalleo. sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a gown of yellow satin with matching hat and mitts and carried a bouquet of yellow roses.
Best man was Melvin Rulison, brother of the bride.
The bride's mother and the mother of the bridegroom were similarly attired, each wearing a navy blue dress with white accessories, and a corsage of red roses
Following the ceremony, a reception for about 40 guests was held at the home of the bride's parents. The couple cut a three-tier cake and presented personal gifts to their atendants.
They will set up residence at 209 South Perry street.
The bride attended the city schools and now is employed with Lcavitt & Bogardus.
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Marriage Notes for Phyllis Joyce Rulison and Herman E Mills
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, September 1, 1953)
A pretty summer wedding took place Saturday afternoon at 3 when Miss Phyllis Joyce Rullson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rullson, 30 Highland Terrace, and Pfc. Herman E. Mills, son of John Wesley Mills. 41 West Street, and the late Marie Mills, were united in marriage In the First Baptist Church, Johnstown.
The single ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harlow W. Parsons, former paster.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a gown of white taffeta with a lace bodice and nylon net over the skirt She wore a fingertip veil and carried a bouquet of white gladioli.
Mrs. Betty Dalieo, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and wore a gown of pink taffeta. She also carried gladiolas.
Maurice Rulison, brother of the bride, was best man.
Miss Geraldine Snell and Mrs. Lydia Shandro were bridesmaids, wearing gowns of yellow and orchid taffeta. They carried gladiolas.
The flower girls were the Mioses Patricia Ann Rulison, niece of the bride, and Ann Marie Shandro, niece of the bridegroom. They were attired in identical gowns of white organdy and carried white gladiolas.
The ushers were Pvt Raymond Rullson, brother of the bride, and Kenneth Danforth. brother-in-law of the bridegroom.
The bride's mother wore a dress of blue nylon with Navy and red accessories.
Immediately following the wedding, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. A 4-tiered wedding cake was cut In the presence of about 50 guests. The bridal table was decorated with red and pink roses.
The newlyweds left by automobile for an undisclosed destination. The bride wore a pink nylon dress with a corsage of white roses. Upon their return, the bridegroom will report to Camp Kilmer, N. J., for reassignment.
The bride will reside with her parents until her husband is released from the Army.
The bride attended Johnstown schools and is employed at Swears in Johnstown. The bridegroom attended Gloversville Schools and for the last three years has served with the Army in Germany.
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Marriage Notes for Betty Rulison and Michael H Dalleo
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader-Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, November 11, 1950)
Miss Betty M. Rulison, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Floyd Rulison, 204 West State street, was united in marriage to Michael H. Dalleo, son of Mr. Bernard Martin, 520 North Market street, in a ceremony performed in the Baptist church at 11 this afternoon, by the Rev. Harlow W Parsons.
The bride wore s gown of white taffeta with a fingertip veil, and carried a hand bouquet of white pom poms.
Miss Geraldine Snell, maid of honor, wore a gown of aqua satin with matching headpiece, and carried a hand bouquet of yellow pom-poms.
The bridesmaids were Miss Phyllis Rulison and Miss Arlene Rulison, sisters of the bride. The former wore a gown of yellow satin, and the latter a similar gown of pink satin. Each had a headpiece to match her gown and carried a bouquet of pom-poms.
The best man was Maurice Rulison, brother of the bride, and ushers were Melvin Rulison, another brother, and John Skaine.
The bride's mother wore a dress of blue satin with wine accessories, and a corsage of red roses. The mother of the bridegroom wore a wine-colored dress with black accessories, and a corsage of red roses.
The church was decorated with palms and assorted flowers.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the bride's home and the couple cut a three-tier wedding cake and presented personal gifts to their attendants.
Later they left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls. On their return they will set up residence at 80 Broad street, Gloversville.
The bride is a graduate of Johnstown High School, class of 1950, and is employed at the Hallas Restaurant in this city.
The bridegroom also attended the city's schools and is employed with the Johnstown Wul-Shu Co.
Out-of-town guests were present from Gloversville, Rutland and Proctor, Vt., and from Comstock and Whitehall N. Y..
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- 1930 census, Northampton, Fulton, NY, (Water Street) fam # 274 - Ruilson Pearl, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 22, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Leather Dresser - Leather Mill; Frances M, wife, ae 20, married at age 16, born in NY, parents born in NY; Richard, son, ae 3, born in NY. [sharing the dwelling with his parents]
- Where were they during the 1940 census?- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Saturday, October 1, 1966)
JOHNSTOWN—Pearl Rulison, 59, of 202 Prindle avenue, leather dressing concern foreman, died at 3:30 p.m. yesterday at the Johnstown hospital where he had been a patient since Aug. 31. He Was in failing health one year.
He was born in Gloversville April. 30, 1907, and was a lifelong resident of the county.
He was employed 40 years by the F. Rulison and Son leather dressing firm, where He was a
foreman.
Mr. Rulison was a member of St. Patrick's Church and a member of its Holy Name Society.
He was also a-fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus council.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Frances M. Rulison; two sons, Richard P. Rulison of Mayfield and James R. Rulison of Johnstown; a brother, Frederick L. Rulison of Gloversville, also nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the A. G. Cole funeral home, followed by high mass of. requiem at 9;30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2:30 to 4:30 a.m. and from 7 to
9 p.m. tomorrow.
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Marriage Notes for Richard Pearl Rulison and Ellen Mary Doak
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herlad, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, August 14, 1945)
WELLS Miss Ellen Mary Doak daughter of Mr. aad Mrs. Christopher C. Doak. and Richard P. Rulison, Coxswain, U. S. Navy son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Rulison. 208 Prindla avenue, Johnstown were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 2 in the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. Joel Shippey.
The attendants ware Mrs John Heifernan. sister of the bride and James Rulison brother of the bridegroom
The bride wore an aqua linen dress with matching accessories and the matron of honor printed Jersey dress with black accessories. They both were corsages of gardenias.
After a weddlag trip the bride groom will report to Pier 92, New York City. He recently returned after serving 16 months In the European Theatre.