- Where were they during the 1910 census?
- 1920 census, Southeast, Putnam, NY, (North Brewster) fam # 4 - Gates Walter L, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 36, born in NY, parents born in NY, Electrician - Railroad; Elsie M, wife, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ruth M, daughter, ae 7, born in NY; Mead Sanford C, boarder, ae 47, born in NY, parents born in NY, Fireman - Railroad; Annabell, boarder [sister], ae 40, born in NY; (1 additional boarder).
- 1930 census, Chatham, Columbia, NY, (32 Main Street) fam # 74 - Gates Walter L, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 46, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Linesman - Western Union; Elsie M, wife, ae 40, married at age 18, born inNY, parents born in NY; Ruth M, daughter, ae 17, born in NY; Williams Walter E, brother [in-law] ae 32, born in NY, Machinist, New York Central.
- 1940 census, Albany, Albany, NY, (56 Ten Eyck Ave) fam # 359 - Gates Walter, ae 56, 8th grade, born in NY, Lineman - Western Union Telegraph; Elsie, wife, ae 50, 6th grade, born in NY; Ruth, daughter, ae 27, 8th grade, born in NY; William Louis, brother-in-law, ae 48, 2 yr HS, born in NY, relocated from Westchester, NY, Shipper - Retail Department Store.
Williams ?
- GFG - A
- GFG - A
- Where were they during the 1920 census ?
- 1930 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY, (Pearl) fam # 89 - Foc Roscoe C, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 40, first married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Clerk - Club; Elizabeth M, wife, ae 35, first married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Add Taker - News Paper; Gloria E, daughter, ae 9, born in NY; Houghtaling Scot (sic), brother-in-law, ae 21, born in NY, Cutter - Gloves. [Sharing the dwelling with James W Harris and his wife.]
- 1940 census, Gloversville, Fulton, NY (33 Pearl St) fam # 188 - Fox Roscoe, rents his home, ae 50, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Steward - Mens Club; Elizabeth M, wife, ae 46, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Makes Gloves; Gloria E, daughter, ae 19, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Bookkeeper - Telephone Company. [Sharing the dwelling with James W Harris ae. 38 and his family.]- Obituary (The Leader-Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, November 29, 1954)
Roscoe C. Fox, Elks club steward for 30 years and a former vaudeville star, died about 6 this morning at the Capital Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for one week.
In falling health for approximately one year, he bad been in serious condition for one month. The 65-year-old former vaudevtillian underwent an operation last April.
He was born in Gloversville. During the vaudeville days, he was a member of the L. G. Fields Minstrels,which toured the nation. He and his brother, Arthur, organized the "Echo Four," comprising all Gloversville boys, who sang and danced in vaudeville for several years.
Traveled Coast-to-Coast
He also played the Orpheum Circuit, traveling from coast to coast. Mr. Fox was an understudy for Kddie Leonard as well as having a role in his show. He also appeared at the Palace Theater, New York City, noted as the top spot for vaudeville in those days
Returning to Gloversville iin 1923 he became steward at the Elks Club, a position he held until he became ill. He resided at 66 Woodward Avenue.
A member of the Elks Club and a former member of Variety Artists, Mr. Fox is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Mrs. Martin Geraghty, and one grandchild, all of Gloversville.
The body was removed to the Walrath & Bushouer Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, where services will be held at 2 Wednesday afternoon.
Ritual to Be Given
The Elks ritual will be given at 7:43 tomorrow night at the funeral home. Officers and members are asked to convene at the club at 7:30 to attend the ritual in a body.
The Rev. Clarence L. Schaertel, pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, will officiate at the funeral service.
Burial will be in Fern Dale Cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Roscoe C Fox and Minnie J Finch
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Saturday, March 15, 1913)
GLOVERSVILLE. March 14.—Roscoe C. Fox, one of Gloversville's most prominent representatives in the professional theatrical world, was married last night to Miss Minnie Finch of this city at All Soul's Universalist Church by the pastor, Rev. Frank O. Hokerk. They were accompanied by James Snyder and Miss Meta Finch. Mr. Fox is a member of the vaudeville team of Fox and Young and has appeared in most of the first class variety houses of the United States. He was also a former member of the De Rue Brothers minstrels.
- Newspaper Article (The Leader-Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, January 19, 1953)
Justice Best announced in court this morning that in the action tried before him without a jury that he established the sum of $1,500 in behalf of Mrs. Elizabeth Fox of Gloversville, against Barney Biscotti of Johnstown. And in the companion action brought by her husband, Roscoe Fox, the award was $750 for loss of service, hospital and medical expenses, against Biscotti.
Mrs. Fox was injured when she fell in the opening of a hot air furnace in the office of The Leader-Republican and Morning Herald at 21 West Main Street, Johnstown. Biscotti had removed the grating covering the opening in preparation of cleaning the furnace. Atty. William J. Stewart of Amsterdam appeared for the defendant.
- GFG - A
- Obituary (Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, September 30, 2013)
George W. Noonan, 85, of Cedar Lane, Gloversville and formerly of Broadalbin, died Friday, September 27, 2013, at home.
He was born in Amsterdam on November 11, 1927, a son of George A. and Margaret Bayes Noonan and grew up in Union Mills. George left high school to join the Army Transport Service in 1943. He later enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Hawaii until the end of World War II.
Mr. Noonan worked as a pipe fitter for Mohawk Carpet Mills in Amsterdam before founding Broadalbin Plumbing and Heating, where he served as president until retiring in 1983.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and reading non-fiction, especially Bible study, history of the Early West, and memoirs.
Mr. Noonan was a member in good standing of the Masonic Lodge in Broadalbin.
He was married to Carolyn Thurber Noonan on July 20, 1952. She died September 20, 1993.
Survivors include three sons, Shannon (Nancy) Noonan of Fonda, Jerry Laraby of Deweyville, Texas, and James Laraby of Acworth, Ga.; three grandsons, Curtis Laraby of Deweyville, Texas, and Daniel and Brett Noonan , both of Fonda.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown.
- GFG # A 1395
- He resided at 53 Elm, Rochester, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (date unknown) He was employed as a Pharmacist and listed his parents as closest relatives.
- 1920 census, Buffalo (Ward 23), Erie, NY, fam # 58 - Kincade Arthur L, rents his home, ae 33, born in NY, parents born in NY, Pharmacist - Drug Store; Irene, wife, ae 25, born in Pa, parents born in Pa.
- 1930 census, Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, (200 Landon (?) Ave) fam # 345 - Kincade Arthur L, owns his home with a value of $12,000 owns a radio, ae 43, married at age 32, born in NY, parents born in NY, Pharmacist - Drug Store; Irene M, wife, ae 33, married at age 21, born in Pa, parents born in Pa, Clerk - Drug Store; Arthur C, son, ae 10, born in NY; Donald A, son, ae 7; Robert Helen A, sister-in-law, ae 24, born in Pa, parents born in Pa, Stenographer - Lighting Co; Mosley Doris, servant, ae 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, House Work - Private Family.- Obituary, The MOrning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday, July 7, 1932)
FONDA—The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kincade and family, were shocked to learn of the death of Arthur Kincade at Syracuse on Sunday. Mr. Kincade was born at Fonda, son ot Mr. and Mrs. Alverton Kincade and lived in this locality until entering business at Syracuse. He Is survived by his wife and two sons of Syracuse, and his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alverton Kincade, and two brothers, George and Raymond Kincade of Fonda.
The funeral was held Wednesday at Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kincade and Mr. and Mrs. George Kincade left for Syracuse Wednesday morning by auto.
- AKA: Roberts (GFG)
- 1900 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 57 - Nellis Henry H, b. Jan 1830, ae 70, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; George H, nephew, b. Oct 1883, ae 16, brn in NY, parents born in NY; Robert G, nephew, b. Aug 1886, ae 13; Bellinger Catherine M, sister, b. Jun 1826, ae 74, widow, born in NY; (1 servant).
- GFG # A 1397
- 1900 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 57 - Nellis Henry H, b. Jan 1830, ae 70, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer; George H, nephew, b. Oct 1883, ae 16, brn in NY, parents born in NY; Robert G, nephew, b. Aug 1886, ae 13; Bellinger Catherine M, sister, b. Jun 1826, ae 74, widow, born in NY; (1 servant).
- 1910 census, Mindan, Montgomery, NY, (Frey's Bush Road) fam # 117 - Nellis Robert G, ae 23, married 4 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, General, owns his home without a mortgage; Edna M, wife, ae 24, married 4 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in NY, parents born in NY; Marie M, daughter, ae 1 10/12, born in NY; (1 farm laborer)- Newspaper Article (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, July 19 1915)
... - Profound ... unds the probable murder of Robert Nellis of this town whose ... body bearing indication of a fierce struggle for life, was found in the Erie Canal near this village about 8 o'clock this morning.
The last seen of Nellis in life was about 10 o'clock last night in front of the Fort Plain Theater. He told a friend at that time he expected to meet his wife in a few minutes at Burdick's Hotel, where she was attending a Chatauqua meeting. His wife waited for him in vain, and finally hurried home and spent the night in anxious vigil.
An early passerby along the canal found Nellis' coat and cap on the bank. The coat was badly torn and the pockets turned inside out. The ground in the vicinity was torn up and the coat was covered with dirt as though a struggle had taken place. The town was aroused by the discovery of the clothing and volunteers hastened to drag the canal in a search for the body, which was found at the bottom after a search of several hours.
Finger Marks on Throat.
Bruises were found on the right side of the throat, apparently from fingers which had been pressed into the flesh, and his necktie was tightly tied about his neck, and from all appearances he had been strangled and then thrown into the canal. The pockets of his trousers were turned inside out, and nothing was found on his person.
The theory is held that Nellis was seized by a party of men in an automobile and hurried to the canal bank, where he was killed and then thrown into the canal. About midnight last night an automobile was heard near the spot where his coat was found, and a few minutes later a splash was heard. Tracks were located on the road nearby where an automobile had evidently turned around, and many footprints could also be seen.
Ridicule Suicide Theory.
Neither the wife or the friends of the dead-man will entertain the idea that he committed suicide, declaring he has always been happy in his home life and was of a cheerful, carefree disposition. Near the spot in the canal where his body was found there have been a number of suicides during the past few years and the general opinion is that his assailants chose this spot to murder him, to create the impression that he had killed himself. It is thought the coat and cap were left on the bank for the same purpose.
An autopsy was performed today by Coroner Willis N. Simons of St. Johnsville, who reserved his decision, but there is little doubt he will declare Nellis was murdered. District Attorney Alcott and Sheriff Follansbee of Montgomery County are investigating the case today
Once Killed Intruder.
Four years ago Nellis shot and killed a man named Peter Elmore, who came to his house at night and insisted on being admitted. When refused he tried to force an entrance, whereupon Nellis, after warning him to leave, shot and instantly killed him. Nellis was acquitted by a jury on the ground of Justifiable homicide.
Nellis, who was 28 years of age, had lived in this vicinity all his life, and was very well known here. He was formerly a farmer, but after the shooting of Elmore he moved into the village and had since been engaged in the trucking business. He was married and had one child, a girl of three years.- Newspaper Article (The Semi-Weekly Times, Troy, NY, Tuesday, July 20, 1915)
The body of Robert Nellis, thirty years old and a nephew of Henry Harper Benedict, a Director of The Remington Typewriter Company, was found in the Erie Canal at Fort Plain Sunday morning. The authorities are not certain whether Nellis committed Suicide or was murdered. The body was bruised, the clothing torn and the pockets turned inside out. Nellis had brooded several years over the accidental killing of a farmhand, although completely exonerated at the time. Nellis was last seen alive about 11 o'clock Saturday night. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and a brother, George H. Nellis of New York. The result of an autopsy Monday, which disclosed traces of poison in the stomach but no water, leads the police to believe that Nellis was killed and his body thrown into the canal.
- Newspaper Article (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Tuesday, July 20, 1915)
Fort Plain, July 30.-The funeral of Robert Nellis was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at his home on Mohawk street, the Rev. Byron E. Fake officiating. Burial was in the Fort Plain cemetery.
Mr. Nellis is the young man who was found dead in the Erie canal Sunday morning and whose death remains shrouded in mystery. Deputy Sheriff Alfred McGlauchlin of Fonda was in town all day yesterday investigating certain rumors regarding the case. The inquiry took him to the Cooperstown vicinity but nothing definite was discovered, it is said, in that quarter. Rumors are rife concerning the death of Mr. Nellis and all sorts of stories are being told, many of them without foundation. One of these is that the deceased was shot at a short time ago and that following the shooting he received a letter stating that the writer "would get him the next time."
Coroner Willis N. Simons of St. Johnsville has labored, faithfully on the case but his decision will not be given out for the present owing to the many complications. Dr. Simons is careful and his work in the several cases in the county has been highly commendable.
Police Officer Edwin L. Dunkell is devoting much time to the case and his efforts may be rewarded with something definite within the next few days. The usual trouble is that people who might know something of importance are usually reticent when it comes to telling what they know to the police, owing to the fact that they are desirous of avoiding notoriety. This is wrong, however, and any citizen who can shed light on this important investigation should come forward and assist the officers in locating the criminals.
On no account will the relatives of the dead man consider suicide for a moment, and, it would seem, they rightfully argue that had he been responsible for the act, he would not have taken the pains to tear his clothing and leave finger or other imprints upon his neck. The village is almost unanimous in the opinion that Mr. Nellis was murdered.
There are several important features which have been discovered but at the present time it might cause a miscarriage of justice to print them. It is believed that some light could be thrown on the affair by certain people, were they not afraid of the notoriety.
If the marks on the throat of Mr. Nellis are finger prints, there is a possibility that the murderer was lefthanded, inasmuch as the marks of pressure were on the right side. This is reasonable to believe, inasmuch as Mr. Nellis was not struck in the face or body, which might have been the case had a right-handed man grasped the throat, for in this case he would have used his strongest arm to strike, holding the victim with the left, which was not the case.
There is also a theory that the unfortunate man had been "doped" before being strangled and thrown into the water. The authorities are very reluctant to give out anything in the way of news, although it is believed that a net of circumstances is being wound around some one. The automobile mentioned had a new non-skid tire attached and which showed plainly in the roadway near the place of the supposed crime. This should be easily traced if it is a local car.
Some believe that a handkerchief found near the scene could tell a story regarding chloroform, but nothing has been said by the authorities regarding this theory. The necktie said to have been drawn tightly about the throat, is another reason to believe that Nellis was strangled. When found the face was black which is usually not the case in drowned persons, the latter showing a slight bluish color.
Mr. Nellis was a nephew of Mrs. Harper H. Benedict, of New York, a native of the town of Minden, who erected the beautiful Catherine Nellis Memorial chapel in memory of her mother in the Fort Plain cemetery.
- GFG # A 1398
- Obituary (Courier Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, May 25, 1976)
Mrs. Mae G. Cook, 82, formerly of Fort Plain RD 1, died Friday morning in the Palatine Nursing Home after an illness of several years.
She was born Oct. 17, 1893 in the Town of Minden, the daughter of Harvey and Cora Herning Getman and was a lifelong area resident.
On Jan. 1, 1919, she was married to Marvin Cook, who died Feb. 16, 1963.
She had attended the former Minden Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The only survivors are a sister; Mrs. Clarence Ash, Fort Plain RD 1; five
grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Swartz Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Dingman, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment was made in Fort Plain Cemetery.
- He resided at RD #1 Fort Plain, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was self employed as a farmer, unmarried, and listed no closest relative.
- 1920 census, Danube, Herkimer, NY, fam # 52 - He and his family were living with his in-laws.
- 1930 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 33 - Cook Marvin, rents his home, ae 38, married at age 25, laborer farm; Mae, wife, ae 36, married at age 22; Robert , son, ae 4 11/12; Getman Harvey, father-in-law, ae 66, married at age 30; Cora, mother-in-law, ae 59, married at age 23
- Where were they during the 1940 census?- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, February 27, 1963)
FORT PLAIN — Marvin D. Cook, 70, of Fort Plain RD 1, died yesterday morning at his home after a long illness.
BORN FEB. 11, 1893 in the Town of Minden, he spent most of his life in the area and was a dairy farmer.
Survivors Include his wife, Mae Getman Cook, one son, Robert Cook, Fort Plain; a brother, William Cook Sr., Fort Plain; a sister, Mrs. Chester Oldick, Fort Plain; four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Swartz funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Plain cemetery.
- GFG - A
- GFG - A 1399
- 1920 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (Minden Road) fam # 124 - He and his wife were living with his parents.
- 1930 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 34 - He and his wife were living with his parents.
- 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (RD #2, Fort PLain) fam # 187 - He and his family were living with his father.
Marriage Notes for Helen Getman and Clarence G Ash
- 50th Anniversary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Monday, January 26, 1970)
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ash of Fort Plain observed their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house held Jan. 18 at their home in Fordsbush. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Waner of Oppenheim, their grandson and his wife; and Mrs. Waner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lamphere and family of Fort Plain, were hosts for the party.
Mrs. Ash, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Getman, and Clarence Ash, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Ash, were married Jan. 17, 1920, in the Fort Plain Baptist Church parsonage by the Rev. R. S. Wallace, pastor.
Attending the couple were Mrs. Marvin Cook and the late Mr. Cook.
Mr. and Mrs. Ash have owned and operated a farm for many years in the Fordsbush section.
14554. Robert Leslie Burcaw Jr
- GFG # A 1400
- 1910 census - He and his family were living with his uncle John Heins. John Heins was also married to a Getman.
- 1910 census, Philadelphia (Ward 28), Philadelphia, PA (2306 Twenty North Street) fam 141 - Heins John, ae 60, married twice, married 23 yr, born in PA, parents born in PA, Forman - Iron foundry, owns his home without a mortgage; Mary C, wife, ae 45, married once, married 23 yr, no children, born in PA, father born in PA, mother born in US; Burcaw Robert, nephew, ae 23, married 2 yr, born in PA, parents born in PA, Paper Hanger - Interior Decoration; Rufus, nephew, ae 22, born in PA, parents born in PA, Paper Hanger - Interior Decoration; Getman Rufus b, brother-in-law, ae 38, born in PA, father born in PA, mother born in US, Undertaker; Burcaw, Marie, neice. ae 22, married 2 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in PA, father born in Germany, mother born in PA; Robert Jr, grandnephew, ae 1, born in PA.
- He resided at 2727 North Dover Street, Philadelphia, PA when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed as a paper hanger by John T Getman [his uncle] and listed his wife and child as closest relatives.
- 1920 census, Philadelphia (Ward 38), Philadelphia, PA, (2727 North Dover Street) fam # 87 - Burcaw Robert L, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 33, born in PA, parents born in PA, Paper Hanger - Own Account; Marie, wife, ae 31, born in PA, father born in Germany, mother born in PA; Robert, son, ae 11, born in PA.
- GFG # A 1401
- He resided at 2600 Stanley, Philadelphia, Pa when he registered for the WWI draft ( Jun 5, 1917) He was a self employed decorater and liste his wife and 2 children as closest relatives.
- 1920 census, Philadelphia, (Ward 28), Philadelphia, Pa, fam # 87 - Burcaw G Rufus, rent shis home, ae 31, born in Pa, parents born in Pa, Paperhanger; H Aba, wife, ae 28, born in Pa, parents born in Pa; G Rufus, son, ae 5, born in Pa; T John, son, ae 2 10/12.
- 1930 census, Philadelphia, (Dist 689), Philadelphia, Pa (2914 Fetcher Street) fam # 173 - Burcaw Rufus, owns his home with a value of $6000, ae 43, married at age 23, born in Pa, parents born in Pa, Paper Hanger; Eva, wife, ae 39, married at age 17, born in Pa, parents born in Pa; Rufus Jr, son, ae 15, born in Pa; John, son, ae 13; Dorothy, daughter, ae 7; Harmer Anna, aunt, ae 69, widow, married at age 17, born in Pa, parents born in Pa.
- 1940 census, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, (2914 Fletcher) fam # 454 - Burcaw Rufus G, ae 52, 8th grade, born in PA, Paper Hanger; Eva, wife, ae 48, 8th grade, born in PA; Rufus Jr, son, ae 25, 8th grade, born in PA, Paper Hanger; John L, son, ae 23, 8th grade, Salesman - Retail Hardware; Dorothy, daughter, ae 18, HS; Harmer Anna, aunt-in-law, ae 79, widow, no education, born inPA.
- GFG # A 1403
- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, June 5, 1952)
JORDANVILLE - This community was saddened Saturday evening, May 31, to hear of the death of Mrs. Florence Shoemaker at her home in Henderson. She had heen in ill health for several months. The best of medical skill and nursing were resorted to in the hope that her life might be rolonged,
but all to no avail.
Florence Hoof was born in the Town of Stark October 9, 1891, daughter of the late Cola and Alice Getman Roof.
On November 14, 1917 she was united in marriage to Merton Shoemaker.
The life of Florence Roof Shoemaker was an example as well as an inspiration to her family and all the many friends who knew her. Of pleasing personality and with such virtues as gentleness, meekness and courage, she endeared herself to all those with whom she came in contact. No task or sacrifice was too great, if by doing it, she could be of assistance at a time when friends were needed and at a time when the true Christian character of a friend was manifested. In her home she devoted her life and thought to her family, making it the center of happiness to herself and those dear to her.
Deceased was a member of the Lutheran Church in Starkville and the Jordanville Ladies' Aid Society.
Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Madeline Tiers and Miss Maxine Shoemaker at home; one sister, Mrs. Austin Nevins of Stark; two brothers, Russell Roof of Starkville and Earl Roof of Fonda; three grandchildren, Marcia Tiers and Mark and Daryl Shoemaker of Herkimer.
Funeral services were held at the home in Henderson Tuesday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Herbeit MahL pastor, ot the itort Plain Lutheran Church and the Lutherian Church in Starkville, officiating interment was made in Highland Rural Cemetery in Jordanville.
Truly it may be said of the passing of such a beautiful Christian character, "To live in hearts and leave behind is not to die." The heartfelt sympathy of the residents of this community to the bereaved family. A good woman has ---ed from this life but she has left the world the better for her sojourn.
- AKA: Marton
- He resided at Mohawk RD #2, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed as a farmer working for his father and was unmarried.
- 1920 census, Warren, Herkimer, NY, fam # 3 - Shoemaker H Merton, rents his home, ae 31, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Home Farm; S florence, wife, ae 28, born in NY, parents born in NY; H Robert, son, ae 11/12, born in NY. [sharing the dwelling with his parents]
- 1930 census, Warren, Herkimer, NY, fam # 126 - Shoemaker Merton H, owns his home, ae 44, married at age 29, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy; Florence E, wife, ae 38, married at age 26, born in NY, parents born in NY; Alma F, mother, ae 69, widow, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY; Robert M, son, ae 10, born in NY; Edwin R, son, ae 8; Madalyn A, daughter, ae 6; Charles D, son, ae 4 4/12.
- 1940 census, Warren, Herkimer, NY, Shoemaker Merton, owns his home with a value of $8000, ae 52, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Florence, wife, ae 49, 8th grade, born in NY; Robert, son, ae 20, 4 yr HS, born inNY, Farmer; Edmund, son, ae 18. 1 yr college; Dorlon, son, ae 16, 3 yr HS; Madeline, daughter, ae 14, 1 yr HS; Maxine, daughter, ae 9, 4th grade; Wallace, Earl, ae 48, 4 yr HS, born in NY, Laborer - Farm.- Obituary (Utica Observer-Dispatch, NY. Sunday, April 10, 1966)
MOHAWK - Merton H. Shoemaker, 77, of Mohawk RD 1, father of Mrs. Madalyn Juna, supervisor of the Town of Warren, died yesterday in his home.
He was born on the homestead farm and had been a farmer all his life. He married Florence Roof. She died in 1952.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Richard Juna, he leaves another daughter, Mrs. John (Maxine) DePaul, Utica, and three sons, Robert Shoemaker, Jacksonburg; Dorlon Shoemaker, Syracuse, and Edwin Shoemaker, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The funeral will be at 2 Tuesday from his home with the Rev. Harry Kemp, pastor of the Jordanville Federated Church officiating, Burial will be in Jordanville Cemetery.
Calling hours are today and tomorrow at his house.
- GFG # A 2029
- Obituary (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, July 27, 1967)
Robert M. Shoemaker, 47, of Mohawk, R.D. 2, died Saturday, July 22, in Faxton Hospital, at Utica.
Mr. Shoemaker was born in Mohawk on August 28, 1919, a son of Merton and Florence Roof Shoemaker. He married Frances Hamblin in Mohawk in 1955.
During World War II he served with the Army Engineers in the European Theater. He was employed by the New York State Barge Canal System at Lock 18 at Little Falls.
He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving, besides his wife, are two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Madalyn) Juna of Mohawk R.D. 2, and Mrs. John (Maxine) DePaul of Utica; two brothers, Edwin R. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Charles D. of Syracuse, an aunt and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday from the Applegate Funeral Home in Ilion, with the Rev. Charles S. Williams, pastor of the Ilion Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Jordanville Cemetery.
23732. Charles Dorlon Shoemaker
- GFG # A 2032
- AKA: Dorlon B (GFG)
- Alt DOB: 12 Apr 1926 (Vick)
Marriage Notes for Charles Dorlon Shoemaker and Audrey Louise Lewis
- Wedding Announcement (Richfield Springs Mercury, NY, Thursday, June 30, 1955)
Springfield Center - A double ring ceremony performed in the First Presbyterian church, Cooperstown, N. Y., by the Rev. Walter Graig, united in marriage Miss Audrey Louise Lewis and Charles D. Shoemaker of Springfield, N. Y.
A reception for the wedding party was held at the Tunnicliff Inn, Cooperstown, N. Y.
The bride Was given in marriage by her father, and was attended by Miss Mary Huntington of Springfield Center, N. Y.
The brides bouquet was made of white roses and Miss Huntington carried yellow carnations.
Robert Shoemaker, brother of the groom was the gest man.
Mrs. Shoemaker is a student at Eastman Dental Dispensary at Rochester, N. Y. She plans to continue her schooling in the fall.
Mr. Shoemaker is employed in construction work at Rome, N. Y. where they will reside this summer.
- GFG # A 1404
- Alt DOB: 26 May 1896
- He resided in Starkville, NY, when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 8 1917) He was employed as a farmer by his father and was unmarried.
- 1930 census, Stark, Herkimer, NY (Starkville) fam # 51 - Roof Russell C, rents his home, ae 33, married at age 28, born in NY, parents born in NY, Truckman; Greta L, wife, ae 27, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY; Helen, daughter, ae 4, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Stark, Herkimer, NY, (Fort Plain RD # 5) fam # 27 - Roof Russell, owns his home with a value of $3000, ae 43, 8th grade, born in NY, Truckman; Greta, wife, ae 38, 8th grade, born in NY; Helen, daughter, ae 14, 2 yr HS, born in NY; Russell Jr, son, ae 9, 4th grade.- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Thursday, November 10, 1966)
FORT PLAIN - Russell C. Roof Sr. 70, of Fort Plain RD 1, died Tuesday in the Herkimer Memorial Hospital after a two weeks' illness.
Born in the Town of Stark he was a lifelong resident of that area and a member of the St. James Lutheran Church of Starkville. Mr. Roof operated a trucking business for many years until 1954. He was formerly a tax collector for the Town of Stark for 16 years for several years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Greta Young Roof; a son, Russell C. Roof Jr, of Starkville, a daughter, Mrs. Frank Cureau Jr. of Tarrytown: a sister, Mrs. Austin Nevins of Fort Plain. Four grandchildren, several neices, nephews and cousins also survive.
The funeral service will b eheld at the Gray funeral home at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Rev. Walter Krumwiede. S.T.B.D. interim pastor of the St. James Lutheran Church of Starkville, will officiate. Burial will be in the Fort Plain cemetery. The funeral home will be open from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
- Obituary (The Daily Press, NY, Monday, October 10, 1983)
HERKIMER- Mrs. Greta L. Roof, 81. of Midtown Apts., died Sunday, October 9, 1983 in Herkirner Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 2, 1902 in Van Hornesville, N.Y., the daughter of John and Libbee Yutzler Young. She married Russell C. Roof, December 24, 1924 in Gloversville. He died in November of 1966. Prior to moving to Herkimer nine years ago, Mrs. Roof had lived in Starkville for many years. She was a member of St. James Guild of Starkville and the Trinity Lutheran Church. Herkimer.
She is sumved by a son. Russell Jr. of Ilion; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Helen) Cureau of Ilion one brother, John L. Young of Little Falls; two grandchildren; a greatgrandchild;
severai nieces and nephews.
Cremation took place today in Waterville. A Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St., Ilion. Burial will be in Fort Plain Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorials may be sent to the Herkimer County Chapter of the American Cancer Society or MOVAC.
Marriage Notes for Russel Cola Roof and Greta L Young
- Wedding Announcementy (The Otsego Farmer, Friday, January 9, 1925)
Russell Cola Roof, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cola Roof, and Miss Greta L. Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Young, were married in Gloversville, Wednesday afternoon; December 24th, by the Rev; W. W. Barkley, pastor of the St. James Lutheran church, after which they departed for an extended wedding tour. We extend hearty congratulations.