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- William J Eacker and Libbie Mae Gray are 3rd cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are George Getman and Elisabeth P. House.- 75th Birthday (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Thursday, August 7, 1958)
PALATINE BRIDGE - Over 100 persons attended the open house Sunday in honor of Mrs. Libbie Eacker's 75th birthday, held at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Delancey Leneker, Palatine Bridge.
Mrs. Eacker has one son, Gordon Eacker, Otsego St., Canajoharie; one daughter, Mrs. Leneker; three grandsons, Gregory and Geoffrey Eacker and Barton Leneker, and one great-grandson, Joel Barton Eacker.
Mrs. Eacker is the former Libbie Gray, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Gray, Town of Palatine. She married the late William J. Eacker on Nov. 6, 1901.
She has been a member of the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church, Stone Arabia, for many years and was organist of the church for 55 years until ill health forced her retirement. She is a member of the Women's Aid Socety, and a charter member of the WSWS of the church.
For the open house program the house was decorated with flowers which were presents from her many friends and relatives. The buffet table was centered with three birthday cakes. Punch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Barton Leneker and Mr. and Mrs. Hamond Colson, Gl oversville. Cookies and ice cream were also served with Mrs. Ida Eacker assisting.
Among those attending were the Youth Choir of the Stone Arabia Church, which attended the open house in a body. Mrs. Eacker expressed appreciation for the many gifts and flowers she received to honor her birthday.- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Libbie Eacker Succumbs at 83 - Mrs. Libbie Mae Eacker, 83, widow of William J. Eacker, died early yesterday morning in Amsterdam Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient one day. Mrs. Eacker was born in the Town of Palatine, and was a member of the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church of East Stone Arabia. She served as organist of the church for 55 years. She was a charter member of the ladies aid society and the WSCS of the church. She formerly taught piano lessons. Survivors include a son, Gordon J. Eacker of Vero Beach, Fla.; a daughter Mrs. Delancey Leneker of Palatine Bridge; a grandson, Barton Leneker also of Palatine Bridge; six great grandchildren and several cousins.
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- William J Eacker and Libbie Mae Gray are 3rd cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are George Getman and Elisabeth P. House.
- 1910 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 73 - He and his wife were living with his in-laws.
- He resided at RFD #2, Ft. Plain, Montgomery, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Sep 12, 1918).He was employed as a farmer and listed Mrs. Libbie M Eacker as his closest relative.
- 1920 census, Platine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 35 - Eacker William J, owns his home with a mortgage, ae 40, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy Farm; Libbie M, wife, ae 36, born in NY, parents born in NY; Edna E, daughter, ae 15, born in NY; Gordon J, son, ae 8; Sitterley James I, uncle, ae 48, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1930 census, Paltine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 60 - Eacker William J, owns his home with a value of $3000, owns a radio, ae 50, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General Farm; Libbie Mae, ae 46, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Gordon J, son, ae 18, born in NY; Leneger DeLanecy S, son-in-law, ae 30, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY, Mechanic - Garage; Edna, daughter, ae 25, married at age 20; Barton D, grandson, ae 5/12, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Palatine, Montgmoery, NY, (State Road # 10) fam # 37 - Eacker William, owns his home with a value of $2000, ae 60, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Libbie, wife, ae 66, 6th grade, born in NY.- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Friday, June 6, 1952)
PALATINE BRIDGE — William J. Eacker, 72, died Tuesday morning at his home, Palatine Bridge RD. He was a retired farmer and had been in ill health the past year.
He was born in Stone Arabia Oct 2, 1879, son of Arnold and Nancy Getman Eacker. He was a member of Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church, East Stone Arabia.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Libbie Gray Eacker; one daughter, Mrs. De Lancey Leneker, Palatine Bridge, and one son, Gordon J. Eacker, Canajoharie; three grandsons, Corporal Barton D. Leneker, Fort Bennlng, Ga., Gregory and Geoffrey Eacker, Canajoharie; and a sister, Mrs. Florence Smith, Fort Plain.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at the Gray funeral home, Fort Plain. Burial was in the Fort Plain cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Elizabeth Mae Gray and William J Eacker
- 50th Anniversary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Saturday, November 17, 1951)
CANAJOHARIE, Nov. 17—Mr. and Mrs. William J. Eacker, Palatine Bridge, were honored by their children, Mrs. Delancey Lenker, Palatine Bridge, and Gordon Eacker, Canajoharie, on their 50th wedding anniversary. About 50 relatives and friends were entertained at the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church, East Stone Arabia. Mr. and Mrs. Eacker are members of the church and Mrs. Eacker has been the organist for many years.
Mrs. Eacker, the former Libble Mae Gray, and William J. Eacker were married November, 1901, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray, Stone Arabia. The Rev. George Fox performed the wedding ceremony.
In the sanctuary of the church, preceding the reception, Tuesday night, Mr. and Mrs. Eacker renewed their marriage vows, led by the Rev. Chester Strohl, pastor of the church. Miss Lucille Retallick, organist, and Miss Mary R. Shlmer, violinist of Canajoharie played the wedding march as the couple and their attendants took their places at the altar. Mrs. Irma Wood, Wayland, N. Y., and William Lamphere, Stone Arabia, sang. Mrs. Leneker was her mother's matron of honor and Gordon Eacker was best man for his father. PFC Barton Leneker, Fort Benning, Ga., grandson of the couple, gave the bride of 50 years ago. Leo Saltsman and Harold Downes, Stone Arabia, were ushers.
Milton Hinkle, violinist, of Stone Arabia and Floyd Diviyak, accordionist, of Johnstown, played selections. The Rev. Harold Wood, Wayland, The Rev. Gerald Boyer, Binghamton, former pastors of the church, and the Rev. Alvin Young Northville, a cousin of Mr. Eacker, who were present with their wives extended greetings.
The reception was held in the social room of the church, which was decorated in gold and white. Miss Retallick and Miss Shimer played during the luncheon, and several selections were given by the vocalists and other musicians.
Telegrams and letters were received from former pastors of the church, the Rev. Charles Kent, Allentown, Pa., the Rev. Clarence Lembke, Utlca, and Mrs. Maurice Rickert, Grand Island, and their families, and from the Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Haverly of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Stone Arabia, who were unable to be present.
The church was decorated with bouquets of flowers sent by the Ladles Aid Society of the Salem United Brethren Church, Barton Leneker, the family, the Beech-Nut Strained Foods department, Dr. and Mrs. Guy Houghton, Canajoharie, and Howard Gray and family, Fort Plain.
- Where was he during the 1910 census ?
- 1917 - He resided at 400 W 160 St, New York, NY, when he registered for the WWI draft (5 Jun. 1917). He was a medical student and listed his wife as closest relative. He also indicated he was a sargent in the Medical DPT of NYWS.
- 1920 census, Yonkers (Ward 1), Westchester, NY, (32 Fairfield Road) fam # 80 - Vail John I B MD, owns his home with a mortgage, born in NJ, father born in NJ, mother born in PA, Doctor - MD; Margaret, wife, ae 25, born in NY, parents born in NY; William D, son, ae 1 6/12, born in NY; (1 servant).
- 1930 census, Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, (130 Main Street) fam # 111 - Vail John I, owns his home with a value of $30,000, owns a radio, ae 41, married at age 26, born in NJ, parents born in PA, Doctor - General Practice; Margaret G, wife, ae 36, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY; William D, son, ae 11, bornin NY; Alfred, son, ae 9; Margaret, daughter, ae 3 7/12, born in MA; (1 servant).
- 1940 census, Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, (155 Main Street) fam # 218 - Vail John I B, owns his home with a value of $15,000, ae 51, 5 yr college, born in NJ, Medical Doctor - Private Practice; Margaret G, wife, ae 46, 4 yr HS, born in NY; William D, son, ae 21, 2 yr college, born in NY; Alfred, son, ae 20, 1 yr college; Donald, son, ae 19, 1 yr college; Margaret, daughter, ae 13, 8th grade, born in MA.
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Marriage Notes for William Davis Vail and Adele Olney Stevens
- Wedding Announcement (Rome Sentinel, NY, Monday, September, 23, 1946)
Dr. Adele Olney Stevens, Short Hills, N. J., granddaughter of the late Stoddard M. Stevens sr., this city, and Dr. William Davis Vail, Hyannis, Mass., were married Saturday in Christ Episcopal Church, Short Hills.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Lesley Wilder of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, New York, assisted by the Rev. Herbert S. Cooper, Christ Church rector.
Dr. Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard M. Stevens, is an alumna of the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., and Vassar College. She was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University and served for 18 months on the staff of Bellevue Hospital in New York, later being a medical resident at Doctors Hospital in New York.
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Marriage Notes for Margaret Vail and John Roberts Miller
- Wedding Announcement (The Herald Statesman, Yonkers, NY, Monday, October 9, 1950)
The marriage of Miss Margaret Vail, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Insley Blair Vail of Hyannis, Mass., to John Roberts Miller, son of Mrs. James Roberts Miller of Riverdale and the late Mr. Miller, took place Saturday afternoon.
The couple took their vows at the Hyannis Federated Church, with the Rev; Carl F. Schultz officiating. A reception followed at the home of the bride's parents.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white velvet gown, and a tulle veil, Her bouquet was of calla lilies.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Davies was maid of honor. Other attendants were Mrs. Alfred Vail and Mrs. William D. Vail, sisters-in-law of the bride; Miss Rita Mulligan, of Toronto, Canada, and Miss Rosemary Earb of South Norwalk, Conn. Jane and Susan Vail were flower girls for their aunt.
John Miles Keefe of Bronxville was best man. Ushers were Dr. William D. Vail. Donald Vail and Alfred Vail, brothers of the bride, Robert Kirkpatrick, William Stanley Jr. and Edward H. M. Harris Jr.
The bride was graduated from Kent Place School in Summit, N. J. and attended Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., and the School of Nursing at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York,
Mr. Miller was graduated from Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Law Review. He is with the law firm of Sullivan and Cromwell in New York.
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- 1930 census, Hudson, Columbia, NY, (820 Warren Street) fam # 8 - Gray Donald McK, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 33, born in NY, parents born in NY, Salesman - Furniture; Flore Ida, wife, ae 22, first married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Balm Eleanor G, daughter, ae 2 3/12, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Greenport, Columbia, NY, fam # 73 - Gray Donald, rents his home, ae 43, 6 yr college, born in NY, Merchant - Furniture Dealer; Flore Ida, wife, ae 32, 4 yr HS, bonr in NY; Eleanor, daughter, ae 12, 5th grade, born in NY; Donald Jr, son, ae 8, 3rd grade; (1 maid).
- 1940 census, Hudson, NY, (5 Jenkins Parkway) fam # 152 - Gray Justus, ae 38, 3 yr college, born in NY, Merchant - Retail Furniture; Julie, wife, ae 37, 1 yr college, born in NY; Julie, daughter, ae 12, born 7th grade, born in NY; Coote William Rev, father-in-law, ae 80, widower, 1 yr college, born in Scotland, relocated from Durhamville, NY; Robert McM, son, ae 9, 4th grade, born in NY; (1 maid).
- Birth Announcement (Albany Evening News, NY, Monday, August 15, 1927)
HUDSON, Aug. 15, - A daughter was born yesterday at the Hudson City Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Justus Gray of Greene Street.
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- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, November 4, 1975
Mrs. Lillian Knoblauch, 76, St. Johnsville RD 2, died last Tuesday morning at her home.
Born in Ephratah Aug. 24, 1899, she was the daughter of Eugene and Mary Eva Wert Gray. Mrs. Knoblauch worked as a housekeeper in various area homes. She was the widow of John Knoblauch and a member of the Ephratah United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Wellington, Fort Plain RD 2; four brothers, Ralph Gray, St. Johnsville RD 1, Nellis Gray, Nelliston, Charles Gray, St. Johnsville RD 2, and Harlan Gray, St. Johnsville RD 1; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the A. G. Cole Funeral Home, Johnstown, with Rev. Robert Jewell, pastor of the Ephratah United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was made in Ephratah Cemetery.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 9 - Knoblauch John, rents his home, ae 21, born in NY, father born in NJ, mother born in Germany, Farm Laborer - Working Out; Lillian, wife, ae 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Maker - At Home; Eugene H, son, ae 1 6/12, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY (Ephratah Village) fam # 21 - Knoblauch John, owns his home with a value of $500, ae 30, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Chauffer - Private Family; Lillian, wife, ae 30, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Eugene H, son, ae 11, born in NY; Wellington, son, ae 8.
- 1940 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY (Route 67) fam # 2 - Knoblauch John H, owns his home with a value of $2500, ae 40, 8th grade, born in NY; Lillian, ae 40, 8th grade, born in NY; Eugene H, son, ae 21, 8th grade, born in NY, Painter; Wellington, son, ae 18, 7th grade.- Obituary (Leader-Herald, Gloversville-Johnstown, NY, Monday, November 5, 1973)
EPHRATAH - John H. Knoblauch, 74, a former Ephratah resident, died at 3:45 this morning at 5 West Clinton Street in Johnstown, where he had lived since May. He had been in failing health for five years.
He was born Oct. 12, 1899, in Bleecker, the son of Edward and Anna Kosche Knoblauch. On May 14, 1918, he married the former Lillian Gray, who survives.
A farmer in the Ephratah area from 1918 until his retirement in 1963, he was a member of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors, besides his wife, include two sons, Eugene of Ephratah and Wellington of Stone Arabia; three brothers, Alvin of Johnstown, Albert and Hubert, both of Bleecker; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces nephews, and cousins.
Marriage Notes for Lillian Gray and John H Knoblauch
- 50th Anniversary (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Thursday, May 16, 1968)
Mr. and Mrs. John Knoblauch of Ephratah quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday at their home, the actual anniversary date.
They were guests at a surprise party Sunday afternoon at the Ephratah firehouse with their children and grandchildren as hosts to 100 guests.
Mrs. Knoblauch, the former Lillian Gray, was married to Knoblauch on May 14, 1918, at the Ephratah Methodist Church parsonage, the residence now owned by Maynard Spoar.
The late Rev. Clyde R. Sumner then resident pastor of the church, performed the ceremony.
Harold Wood, who was town clerk at the time of the marriage and issued the wedding license, was a guest at the party Sunday.
Mrs. Knoblauch works part time as a domestic. Her husband, now retired, was last employed as a caretaker at the Ephratah Rural Cemetary.
The couple has two sons, Eugene of Ephratah; and Wellington, of Fort Plain. There are seven grandchildren adn two great-grandchildren.
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- Were she and Wellington married ?
- Her second husband, Ralph W Gray was the uncle of her first "husband", Wellington E Knoblauch.- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, June 3, 1980)
Mrs. Philippa Gray, 53, St, Johnsville RD 1 (Ephratah) died Friday morning at her home following a long illness.
Born in the Town of Palatine, July 29, 1926, she was the daughter of Jacob and Vera Crieder Heroth. She was married March 30,1957, to Ralph Gray who survives.
A resident of Ephratah for the past 35 years, she attended Ephratah and Johnstown schools, was a member of the Ephratah Methodist Church and the Ephratah Rod and Gun Club.
Survivors in addition to her husband include two daughters, Mrs. Carol Coso and Miss (sic) Fay Dillenbeck, both of St. Johnsville RD 1; three sons, Everett Knoblauch, Boonville, Ralph W. Gray and Stephen Gray, both of St. Johnsville RD 1; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Hulsaver and Mrs. Hazel Prall, both of Fort Plain RD 2; a brother, Fayette Heroth and a half-brother, Gordon Hill, both of Fort Plain RD 2; six grandchildren, 18
nieces and nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday at. the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Johnstown. Interment was made in Ephratah Cemetery
Marriage Notes for Ralph W Gray and Phillipa Heroth
- Wedding Announcement (Enterprise and News, St. Johnsville, NY, April 11, 1957)
Ephratah ... (recieved too late for last week) Phillipa Heroth and Ralph Gray were united in marriage in the Methodist Church last Saturday by Rev. Harry Pettengill pastor of the church. The attendants were Mrs. Hazel Fox sister of the bride and Harold Gray, brother of the bridegroom. The bride wore a navy blue dress with white accessories and wore a corsage of red roses. The maid of honor wore a navy blue dress with white accessories and wore a corsage of red roses. following the ceremony a reception was held at the Half Eay House in Manheim. A three tier wedding cake was cut. The bride is an employee of Denkerts in Johnstown and the groom is engaged in farming. Following a short wedding trip the couple will be at home to their friends in St. Johnsville.
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Marriage Notes for Fay Knoblauch and Chester Dillenbeck
- Engagement Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversvile - Johnstown, NY, Friday, May 27, 1966)
Mrs. Ralph Gray of St. Johnsville and Wellington Knoblauch of Fort Plain RD 2 announce the engagement of their daughter, Fay Knoblauch to Chester Dillenbeck.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Dillenbeck of Fort Plain RD 2. A summer wedding is planned.
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Tuesday, September 6, 1966)
The Ephratah Methodist Church was the setting on Aug. 27 for the ceremony in which Miss Fay Knoblauch and Chester Dillenbeck were united in marriage. Rev. Harry Pettengill officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Wellington Knoblauch of Fort Plain and Mrs. Ralph Gray, St. Johnsville, and the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leland Dillenbeck, Fort Plain.
Honor attendants were Mrs. Carol Showerman and Stephen Gray. Other members of the bridal party were Miss Patricia Heroth, Miss Jean Knoblauch and Miss Connie Hulsaver, bridesmaids; Miss Nancy Fox, flowergirl; Douglas Dillenbeck, Leonard Prall and Allen Harris, ushers; Stephen Gray, pageboy; and Ralph Gray, ringbearer. A reception was held following the service at Klock's Park, St. Johnsville.
The bride attended Johnstown high school and has been employed at the Dianna Knitting Mill, Johnstown. Mr. Dillenbeck attended Fort Plain central school and is presently associated with Helmont Mills, St. Johnsville. The couple will reside in St. Johnsville.
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Marriage Notes for John W Knoblauch and Sandra Lee Mabbett
- Wedding Announcement (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, November 1, 1977)
FORT PLAIN - Mrs. Anne C. Mabbett, Fort Plain, and Donald Mabbett, Canajoharie, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Lee, to Airman John W. Knoblauch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Knoblauch, Fort Plain RD 2 (Stone Arabia).
Miss Mabbett, a 1975 graduate of Fort Plain Central School, is employed by Life Savers, Inc. Her fiance, a 1976 graduate of Fort Plain Central School, presently is undergoing basic training with the U.S. Air Force at Lackland, Tex.
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- Birth Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, NY, Wednesday, October 15, 1958)
Gloversville — Nathan Littauer Hospital yesterday announced the following births: Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Knoblauch, RD 2 St Johnsville, a son at 4:08 p.m. Sunday. ....
Marriage Notes for Everett Knoblauch and Bessie M Dillenbeck
- Engagement Announcement (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, August 1, 1963)
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Dillenbeck of Fort Plain RD 2, announce the engagement of their daughter Bessie, to Everett Knoblauch, son of Mrs. Ralph Gray of St. Johnsville and Wellington Knoblauch of Fort Plain, RD 2.- Wedding Announcement (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Friday, January 3, 1964)
Miss Bessie M. Dillenbeck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harland Dillenbeck Sr. of Fort Plain, became the bride of Everett Knoblauch at 2 last Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents.
The bridegroom is the son of Wellington Knoblauch of St. Johnsville RD 1 and Mrs. Ralph Gray of St. Johnsville RD 2.
The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Albert B. Hotchkiss, pastor of the Reformed Church of Stone Arabia, assisted by Rev. Edward J. Cornelius.
The latter is the pastor of the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church of East Stone Arabia.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. Miss Paula Waner, Fort Plain attended the bride. Harland Dillenbeck Jr., brother of the bride, was best man.
The couple went to New York City for a wedding trip. The couple will reside in St. Johnsville RD 1 in the near future.
The bride attended Fort Plain Central School. The bridegroom is employed by the New York Central Railroad out of Schenectady
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Marriage Notes for Carol A Knoblauch and Gerald Showerman
- Wedding Announcement (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, August 22, 1963)
The Ephratah Methodist Church was the scene of a pretty wedding at 2 p.m. Saturday when Miss Carol A. Knoblauch became the bride of Gerald Showerman.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ralph Gray, RD 2, St. Johnsville and Wellington Knoblauch, RD 2, Fort Plain The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Showerman, RD 1, Fort Plain,
Rev. Harry Pettengill, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony and the altar was decorated with baskets of gladioli. Randall Krum of St. Johnsville RD 1, church organist, played "Oh Promise Me," "Because," and traditional wedding marches. Miss Patricia Lake of Ephratah was soloist.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore white imported lace with panels of ruffled nylon trimmed with pearls and sequins and carried red roses on a white Bible. She wore a fingertip veil.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Hazel Fox of Fort Plain RD 2, aunt of the bride.
The bridal attendants were Mrs. Marilyn Heroth of Fort Plain RD 2, aunt of the bride; Miss Lavina Suits of Fort Plain RD 2; and Mrs. Faye Knoblauch, St. Johnsville RD 2, sister of the bride; and Miss Jean Knoblauch of St. Johnsville RD 1, a cousin.
Vance Heroth of Fort Plain RD 2, cousin of the bride, was ringbearer and the ushers were Fayette Heroth of Fort Plain RD 2, uncle of the bride; Leo Showerman and Ralph Showerman, brothers of the bridegroom; and Robert Sickler.
A reception was held at the Ephratah firehouse with approximately 150 attending. The couple then left on a wedding trip through the northern part of New York State and will reside at Fort Plain RD 1 after Saturday.
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Marriage Notes for Ralph W Gray and Sherry Lee Jackson
- Engagement Announcement (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, January 16, 1979)
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mr. and Mrs. John R Farquhar St. Johnsville RD 1, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Sherry Lee Jackson, to Ralph W. Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Gray, also of RD 1.
Miss Jackson is a senior at Johnstown High School. Her fiance is self-employed.
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Marriage Notes for Stephen V Gray and Michelle Burdziakowski
- Engagement Announcement (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, February 27, 1979)
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burdziakowski, 10 Lyon PL., St. Johnsville, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Michelle, to Steven V. Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Gray, St. Johnsville RD 1 (Ephratah).
Miss Burdziakowski is a 1978 graduate of St. Johnsville Central School. Her fiance is self-employed.
- Birth Announcement (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, December 8, 1959)
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gray, St. Johnsville, son at 2:50 this morning.
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- Birth Announcement (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, undated, 1915)
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Gray Sunday.
- Obituary (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, August 9, 1952)
Martha Gray, 37, died last night at her home in the town of Ephratah, following a long illness.
She was born April 5, 1915, in the town of Ephratah, daughter of Eugene and Mary Wert Gray. She had always madee her home in Ephratah.
The surfivors ar her mother, Mrs. Gray, Ephratah; four sons, Sgt. Richard Gray, Camp Atterbury, Ind., Marvin Gray and George Gray, of Ephratah; one daughter Mary Gray, Ephratah, one sister, Mrs. Lillian Knoblauch, Ephratah; four brothers, Charles, Nellis, Ralph, and Harold of Ephratah.
Services will be held Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home. The Rev. Chester Chilton of the Reformed Church will officiate. Burial will be in Ephratah Rural Cemetery.
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- 1940 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 121 - Living with his maternal grandparents.
Marriage Notes for Richard Gray and Pauline Horning
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Saturday, October 6, 1962)
Mrs. Pauline Horning, daughter of Mrs, Mary Galbraith, Fort Plain, and Richard Gray, Fort Plain, son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Gray, were married last Saturday afternoon at North Canaan, Conn. The ceremony was performed by A. D. Nosworthy.
The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. William Holder, Fort Plain. They will make their home in Fort Plain.
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- 1940 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 121 - Living with her maternal grandparents.
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Marriage Notes for Marvin Gray and Sharon M Bruce
- Wedding Announcement (Enterprise and News, St. Johnsville, NY, December 28, 1967)
Miss Sharon M. Bruce and Marvin Gray RD 2, St. Johnsville were united in marriage on Saturday, December 9 in the Ephratah Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Pettingill, pastor, performing the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L, Smith Sr. of Meco. The groom resided with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gray. RD 2. St. Johnsville Mrs. Harold Lake, RD 2. Fort Plain, vocalist was accompanied by Mrs. George Andrews, organst.
The bride is a June graduate of Mayfieid Central School and has been employed at Washburn's Dairy Inc. The groom is a graduate of Johnstown High School and recently completed a two-year tour of duty in the United States Army. He is presently employed by General Electric Company in Schenectady.
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- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, November 25, 1987)
George Gray, 39, a resident of 23 Lafayette St., Palatine Bridge, died early Sunday morning (Nov. 22) as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Route 10 in the town of Palatine.
Born in Ephratah, March 2, 1948, he was a lifelong resident of this area and was a graduate of Johnstown High School. He was employed for the past 16 years as a machine adjuster for the design and engineering division of Planters Plus Lifesavers Inc. of Canajoharie. Previously, he was employed for several years at Kasson-Keller of Fonda.
Mr. Gray was a member of the Ephratah Rod and Gun Club and the Boiling Pot Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3846, Canajoharie.
He is survived by two brothers, Marvin Gray and Gary Gray, both of RD 2, Johnstown; a sister, Mrs. Mary Saltsman, RD 2, Fort Plain; an aunt, uncle and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services werel be conducted Wednesday (today) at Schwartz and Schmiedel Funeral Home Inc., Fort Plain, with Rev. Adeline Bowley, pastor of Salem United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Ephratah Rural Cemetery.
Boiling Pot Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3846 conducted a service at the funeral home, Tuesday evening.
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- 1940 census, Marshall, Calhoun, MI, fam # 9 - Charlotte L Vary, owns her home, ae 57, widow, 4 yr HS, bonr in MI, relocated from Kent, MI; Karl a, son, ae 25, 1 yr college, bonr in MI, relocated from Kent, MI, Farmer.
- 1910 census, Covert, Van Buren, MI, fam # 68 - Vary James A, ae 29, married 6 yt, born in MI, father born in NY, mother born in MI, Farmer - Fruit Farm, rents hi shome; Charlotte M, wife, ae 26, married 6 yr, 1 child, 1 living, born in MI, father born in MI, mother born in KS; Donna C, daughter, ae 3, born in MI.
- 1920 census, Covert, Van Buren, MI, fam # 5 - Vary James A, rents his home, ae 38, born in MI, father born in NY, mother born in MI, Manager - Farm; Charlotte L, wife, ae 36, born in MI, father born in MI< mothter born in KS; Donna C, dauhgter, ae 13, born in MI; Marshall J, son, ae 9; John A, son, ae 4; Karl A, son, ae 4.
- 1930 census, Plainfield, Kent, MI, fam # 556 - Vary James A, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 49, married at age 21, born in MI, father born in NY, mother born in MI, Manager - General Farming; Charlotte L, wife, ae 47, married at age 19, born in MI, father born in MI, mother born in KS; Donna, daughter, ae 24, born in MI; Marshall J, son, ae 19; Karl, son, ae 15; John, son, ae 15.
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- Obituary (Find a grave, unsourced)
Donna Cornelia Vary Reincke, widow of deceased Clifford D. (Dick) Reincke, passed away May 25, 2006 at Orlando Lutheran Towers, where she and her husband had been among the original occupants. She would have been 100 years old on June 15, 2006. She was born in Marshall, Michigan, daughter of James A. and Charlotte Mary Lepper Vary.
Her brother Marshall James Vary predeceased her. She is survived by twin brothers, John A. Vary (Ormond Beach, Florida) and Karl A. Vary (Traverse City, MI), five nieces, three nephews, several great nieces and great nephews, and several cousins living in the Orlando area.
She had served as Secretary to the Grand Rapids, Michigan Child Guidance Clinic, and at St. Mark's Cathedral there before beginning her career as a teacher, counselor, and administrator in several Michigan Schools. She was an active and honorary member of National and State Professional organizations. She was a dedicated and honored educator, a wonderful, energetic and loving wife, sister, aunt and friend.
She will be interred in the Reincke family plot at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall, MI.
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- 1940 census, Biffalo, Erie, NY, (335 Summner (?) Street) fam # 61 (Hotel) ... Vary Marshall J, ae 29, married, 4 yr college, born in MI, relocated from Wayne, MI, Office Manager - Automobile - Wholesale; ....
- Where was she during the 1940 census ?
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- 1940 census, Grand Rapirs, Kent, MI, (306 Eureka Ave) fam # 83 - Vary John A, ae 25, 3 yr college, born in mI, relocated from Belmont, MI, Heating Engineer - Gas Company; Loretta B, wife, ae 26, 4 yr college, born in MN, relocated from Duluth, MN, Labratory Techniciah - Doctors Office.
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- 1940 census, Marshall, Calhoun, MI, fam # 9 - Living with his mother.
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- 1917 - He resided at Hartford RFD # 2, MI when he registered for the WWI draft (Junr 5, 1917). He was employed as a farmer and canner and indicated he had been a seargent 3 years while at the Michigan Agricultural College.
- 1920 census, Keeler, Van Buren, MI, fam # 46 - Simpson Nathan, rents hi shome, ae 28, born in MI, father born in NY, mother born in MI, Merchant; Louise, wife, ae 26, born in MI, parents born in MI; Patricia, daughter, ae 1 11/12, bonr in MI; Lepper Frances, mother-in-law, ae 52, born in MI, father born in German, mother born in MI, Clerk - Store; Van Antwerp, father-in-law, ae 60, born in MI, parents born in MI.
- 1930 census, Detroit (Dist 658), Wayne, MI, (1390 Cadillac) fam # 67 - Simpson Nathan, rents his home, ae 38, married at age 25, born in MI, father born in NY, mother born in MI, Salesman - Motor Car; Louise A, wife, ae 36, married at age 23, born in MI, parents born in MI; Patricia, daughter, ae 12, born in MI; Richard W, son, ae 9.
- 1940 census, Jacksonville, Duval, FL, (1336 Mayfair Road) fam # 151 - Simpson Nathan D, owns his home with a value of $9000, ae 49, 4 yr college, born in MI, Salesman - Automobile; Louise L, wife, 4 yr college, born in MI; Patricia, daughter, ae 22, 4 yr college, born in MI, Office Secretary - Civil Service Office; Richard W, son, ae 19, 4 yr HS; Harriet D,mother, ae 72, 8th grade, born in MI; Lepper Fannie, mother-in-law, ae 72, 7th grade, born in MI.
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- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 138 - Smith Stephen A, owns his home without a mortgage, ae 61, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy; Henretta M, wife, ae 56, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove maker - at home; Rouse Hettie, daughter, ae 35, widow, born in NY, Glove Maker - at home; Catherine E, grandaughter, ae 5, born in NY, parents born in NY; Carry M, grandaughter, ae 5.
- 1930 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 28 - Rouse Hettie S, owns her home with a value of $400, ae 45, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY; Carrie M, daughter, ae 15, born in NY, parents born in NY; Catherine E, daughter, ae 15; Smith Etta, mother , ae 66, widow, born in NY, parents born in NY.
- 1940 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 34 - Rouse Hettie S, owns her home with a value of $1000, ae 55, widow, born in NY, Outseam Work - Glove Factory.- Obituary (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Thursday, September 22, 1960)
Mrs. Hettie Rouse. 75, widow of Hiram Rouse. Fort Plain R.D. 2, died Wednesday noon at the Johnstown Hospital where she had been a patient for one day.
She was born Dec. 1, 1884, in the Town of Ephratah, the daughter of Stephen and Henrietta Empie Smith, and had been a lifelong resident of the area.
She married Hiram Rouse Oct. 23, 1912, and he died May 17, 1917.
She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Carrie Oare, Johnstown, and Mrs. Catherine Alter, Gloversville; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Rouse was taken to the Swartz funeral home, Fort Plain. The funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the family homestead. The Rev. Leonard Braam, pastor of the Johnstown Reformed Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Ephratah Rural Cemetery.
- 1910 census, Fort Plain (Ward 2), Montgomery, NY, fam # 42 - Avery Duesly (?), ae 54, married 2 time, married 33 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer, rents his home; Elizabeth, wife, ae 54, married 1 time, married 33 yr, born in NY, parents born in NY; Rouse Elizabeth, adopted daughter, ae 15, born in NY, parents born in NY; Hiram, adopted son, ae 18, Farm Laborer; Milton C, servant, Farm Laborer.
- Obituary (Utica Daily Press, NY, Saturday, May 19, 1917)
Fort Plain, May 16 - Hiram Rouse, aged 27 years, a well known farmer of Ephratah, died at his home near that village Thursday night after an illness of about two weeks. The deceased was born near that place and followed the occupation of farming. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, twins, aged four years; one brother Milton Rouse of this village; three sisters, Mrs. George Herb and Mrs. Nellis of this village, and one living in St. Johnsville.
Marriage Notes for Hettie Smith and Hiram W Rouse
- Wedding Announcement (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Monday, October 29, 1912)
FORT PLAIN ... A double wedding took place at the Reformed church parsonage Wednesday afternoon, when the Rev. H. C. Willoughby united in marriage Hiram W. Rouse, of Freysbush. and Miss Hettie E. Smith, of Ephratnh, and Frank F. Tittle, of Keesler's Corners, and Miss Lillian Prime, of Ephratah. After the wedding the young people left for a short wedding trip.
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- 1920 census,Palatine, Montgomery, NY, fam # 87 - Kneeskern Charles, rents his home, ae 30, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy; Minnie, wife, ae 37, born in NY, father born in NY, mother born in Ireland; Norman, son, ae 10/12, born in NY; Kelly Everett E, step-son, ae 10, born in NY, parents born in NY; Ruth, step-daughter; Nellis William, hired man, ae 61, born in NY.
- 1930 census, Palatine Montgomery, NY, (County Road) fam # 103 - Kneeskern Charles, oens his home, owns a radio, ae 41, married at age 25, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - Dairy; Minnie E, wife, ae 47, married at age 31, bonr in NY, father bonr in NY, mother born in Irish Free State; Norman L, son, ae 11, bonr in NY; Lenora L, daughter, ae 9; Kelly Everett E, step-son, ae 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Soldier - US Army; Ruth M, step-daughter, ae 19.
- 1940 census, Palatine, Montgomery, NY, (Fort Plain RD 6) fam # 99 - Kneeskern Charles, own shis home with a value of $1000, ae 51, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Minnie E, wife, ae 57, 8th grade, born in NY; Lenora, daughter, ae 18, 1 yr HS, born in NY; Palimtter (?), ae 29, 8th grade, Farm Laborer.Newspaper Article (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, November 20, 1922)
... the farm of Manley Shutts near Stone Arabia in the town of Palatine, Montgomery county. Sheriff Seelye Hodge, his deputies and state troopers are working on the case, but the mystery seems only to deepen as they delve deeper into the case.
Charles Kneeskern discovered the skeleton while ploughing on the Shutts farm, the plow striking the skull of the skeleton and bringing it into sight. When Mr. Kneeskern saw that the plow had unearthed a skeleton he communicated with Sheriff Hodge at Fonda, the sheriff, going imme Complete mystery surrounds the unearthing of a human skeleton Saturday afternoon on diately to the scene. District Attorney M. J. Herrick and Coroner Boughton, together with state troopers were also summoned.
The skeleton, in perfect condition, was found beneath a little more than two feet of earth and resting on a slate foundation. A large rock, weighing approximately thirty pounds was found across the skeleton and the skull had been resting on a large piece of slate. The leg bones were twisted in an upward position.
According to the officials now investigating the case, it is believed that the man whose bones were found, was murdered, as no such articles as buttons, pieces of clothing, pocket-knife, watch chain, rings or coins were found with the bones, tending to indicate that the man was stripped of his clothing and valuables and hurriedly buried.
Sheriff Hodge announced last evening, that the skeleton had been where found, for many years and that the authorities were working on the supposition that the skeleton might be that of a man named Beach, who completely disappeared about fifteen years ago. The man Beach, as near as could be ascertained last evening, disappeared about the time of the installing of the hydro-electric system through the town of Palatine and that since that time, no word or trace of the man has been received or found. Mr. Beach has been missing for about the same number of years as the skeleton is believed to have reposed where found, thus accounting for the theory that the bones might be those of Mr. Beach.
As far as could be ascertained last evening, Mr. Beach had no relatives in this vicinity, although Fort Plain officials stated that it was believed that he resided in the vicinity of Canajoharie at the time he disappeared.
Sheriff Hodge, together with the district attorney and coroner and with the aid of the state troopers, will continue the investigation today, when it is expected that a further search will be made of the ground where the skeleton was found in the hope that some clue may be unearthed which will tend to clear up the mystery which surrounds the finding of the skeleton.- Obituary (Enterprise and News, St Johnsville, NY, January 6, 1966)
Charles Kneeskern, 76, succumbed December 30 at Canajoharie Nursing Home whare he had been a patient for two weeks.
He was born January 28, 1889, in Ephratah, a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Smith Kneeskern. In 1915 he married Minnie Polmateer, who died October 10, 1963.
For 26 years he operated a farm in Stone Arabia. In 1947 he moved to Nelliston and was a carpenter until about two years ago, when his health began to fail.
Mr. Kneeskern was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church at Stone Arabia.
The survivors include a son, Norman, of Nelliston; a daughter, Mrs. Herman Brown of Ravena; two stepchildren, Mrs. Edward Schwartz of Amsterdam, and Edward elly of Bellmore, L. I., two brothers, Herbert and Steven Kneeskern of Ephratah; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Polmateer of Ephratah; three grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
- 75th Birthday (Evening Redcorder, Amsterdam, NY, Tuesday, July 16, 1957)
NELLISTON — Mrs. Charles Kneeskern of Nelliston was honored Sunday on her 75th birthday with a surprise picnic at the home of her son, Norman. Those present were her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brown and daughter, Frances, of Ravena, and her daughter, Mrs. Edward Schwartz and children, Kathleen and Edward Jr., Amsterdam.
Also present were Charles Kneeskern and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kneeskern and children, Cheryl and Norman Jr.
Mrs. Kneeskern received money and gifts.Obituary (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Saturday, October 12, 1963)
Mrs. Minnie Kneeskem, 81, Nelliston, died Thursday afternoon at the Fort Plain Nursing Home.
She was born July 15, 1882 in Rockwood. the daughter of Abram E. and Mary Ann Montgomery Polmateer.
She attended the Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Kneeskern, Nelliston; two sons, Norman Kneeskern, Nelliston and Everett Kelley of Bellemore, L. I.
Also, two daughters, Mrs. Edward Schwartz, Amsterdam. Mrs. Herman Brown, Ravina, 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.- Funeral Notice (Times Union, Albany, NY, Sunday, October 13, 1963)
Services for Mrs. Minnie Kneeskern, 81, of Nelliston, will be hold today at 2 p. m. at the Gray Funeral Home in Fort Plain. Burial will be in Rockwood Cemetery. She died Thursday at the Fort Plain Nursing Home after a short illness.
She was born in Rockwood July 15, 1882, and attended the Fort Plain Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Charles Kneeskern; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Schwartz of Amsterdam and Mrs. Herman Brown of Ravena; two sons, Norman of Nelliston and Everett of Bellemore, Long Island; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. J. Russell Bales of the Fort Plain Methodist Church will conduct services.
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- 1917 - He resided at Ephratah when he registered for the WWI draft (June 5, 1917). He was a self employed farmer and listed his wife and two children as closest relatives.
- 1920 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 162 - Kneeskern Herbert, rents his home, ae 26, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer - Dairy; Martha, wife, ae 29, born in NY, parents bonr in NY; Doris, daughter, ae 5, born in NY; Beatrice, daughter, ae 3.
- 1930 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 66 - Kneeskern Herbert, owns his home, owns a radio, ae 37, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farmer - General; Martha L, wife, ae 41, married at age 24, born in NY, parents born in NY; Doris E, daughter, ae 14, born in NY; Beatrice M, daughter, ae 12; Keith T, son, ae 10.
- 1940 census, Ephratah, Fulton, NY, fam # 78 - Kneeskern Herbert, owns his home with a value of $1500, ae 47, 8th grade, born in NY, Farmer; Martha L, wife, ae 50, 2 yr college, born inNY; Keith T, son, ae 20, 8th grade, Farmer- Obituary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, January 19, 1972)
Herbert Kneeskern, 78, died Thursday afternoon following a long illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gerald
Whitehouse Fort Plain RD 3, where he had resided for the past three years.
Born March 16, 1893, in the Town of Ephratah, he was a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Smith Kneeskern and had been a dairy farmer for most of his life. Prior to retiring in 1964, he had also been employed for seven years as a logger.
In 1913, in Mayfield he was married to Martha Thompson, who died Aug. 14, 1949.
He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses of Kingdom Hall, Neiliston.
Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Howard Sleezer, Scotia; a son, Keith Kneeskern, Caroga Lake; a brother, Steven Kneeskern, Scotia; and a sister, Mrs. Nettie Palmateer, both of Ephratah, three grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Swartz Funeral Home, Fort Plain, with John Lehman of Kingdom Hall, Neiliston, officiating. Interment will be in Ephratah Cemetery in the spring.
- Obituary (The Leader-Republican, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, August 16, 1949)
Mrs. Martha Kneeskern, 60, wife of Herbert Kneeskern of Ephratah, died this afternoon at 12:15 at Littauer hospital where She had been a patient for two weeks. She had been in ill health for five years. Mrs Kneeskern was born in Mayfield, but had resided in Ephratah 36 years.
The survivors, besides her husband, are two daughters. Mrs. Howard Sleeser of RD 1 and Mrs. Gerald Whitehouse of Gloversville; one son, Keith, of Albany; two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Baird and Miss Beatrice Thompson of May field, and several nieces and nephews.
The body was taken to the Walrath & Bushouer funeral home, 31 Fremont street..
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Marriage Notes for Doris E Kneeskern and William Fichtinger
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Saturday, April 29, 1933)
Miss Doris Kneeskern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kneeskern, R. F. D., St. Johnsville, and William Fitchtinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Fitchtinger of 205 Byard street, this city were united in marriage April 22, in the Methodist Church of Broadalbin, by Rev. Rb. A. Crapo, pastor
- Obituary (Leader-Herald, Gloversville-Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, March 25, 1975)
Howard L. Sleezer, 64, of Scotia, a native of Gloversville, died yesterday at his trailer home at Delray Beach, Fla., where he was vacationing. He was born Sept. 25, 1910 in Gloversville and was employed as a machinist for 15 years by General Electric Company, Schenectady, retiring due to illness in 1967.
Mr. Sleezer was a member and past president of the Guan-Ho-Ha Fish and Game Club of Scotia.
He is survived by his wife, the former Doris Kneeskern; his father, William Sleezer of Gloversville; one brother, Robert Sleezer of Tom's River, N. J.; and several nephews.
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Marriage Notes for Keith T Kneeskern and Goldie Elizabeth Butts
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York, Tuesday, June 11, 1940)
Miss Betty Butts, daughter of Mrs. Arthur Hammond, Kecks Center, and Keith Kneeskern, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kneeskern, Ephratah. were married Saturday evening at 9 o'clock by the Rev. T. G. Thompson, D. D,. retired minister, at his home in Johnstown. Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Vrooman, Fultonville.
Upon their return from their wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Kneeskern will reside in a newly furnished home at Ephratah.
Mrs. Kneeskern is well known in Fultonville, being a niece of Mrs. Gilbert Vrooman, at whose home she has been a frequent visitor.