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- 1920 census, Little Falls (Ward 3) Herkimer, NY, (63 Peters Street) fam # 373 - Weaver Roy, rents his home, ae 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Shipper - Tannery (?); Hilda, wife, ae 24, born in NY, father born in Ireland, mother born in Canada; Arnold, son, ae 4 3/12, born in NY; Roy, son, ae 1 -/12.
- 1930 census, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, (Mohawk Turnpike) fam # 44 - Weaver Roy, owns his home with a value of $2100, owns a radio, a 34, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY, Well Driller (?) - --- Co; Hilda, wife, ae 35, married at age 19, born in NY, father born in Irish Free Satate, mother born in Canada; Arnold, son, ae 14, born in NY; Roy L, son, ae 11; Asa, brother, ae 24, born in NY, Laborer - --- Co. [the brothers worked for the same company]- Obituary (Courier-Standard- enterprise, Canajoharie-Fort Plain-St Johnsville, NY, May 20, 1971)
Roy Weaver, 76, Main street, Dolgeville, died Wednesday in a Utica Hospital, following a long illness.
Born in Scotch Bush on Feb. 28, 1895, he was the son of Delbert and Viola Miles Weaver. He was married to Hilda Hafey, and she died in 1953.
Survivors include a son, Roy Weaver, Jr., New Orleans, La.; five brothers, Ernest, Dolgeville RD 1, Delbert, Fort Plain, Alfred, Long Beach, Calif., Bernard, Little Falls, Milford, Dolgeville; two sisters. Mrs. Beulah Siver, Dolgeville, and Mrs. Florence Cromer, Johnstown; three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. A brother, Virgil Weaver, died May 8.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 from the Kenneth M Drier Funeral Home, Dolgeville, with the Rev. Charles O. Barber, pastor of the Dolgeville Universalist Church, officiating. Interment was made in the Fical Cemetery, Lassellsville.
- Obituary (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Thursday, July 10, 1952)
Mrs. Hilda Weaver, wife of Roy Weaver, died late Wednesday night at her home in Cranesville after an illness of about two years.
Mrs. Weaver was born in Little Falls, a daughter of Michael and Louise Volland Heafey and had been a resident of Cranesville 27 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Church but had few other interests outside her home and family.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Roy Jr., and Arnold. Amsterdam; one sister. Mrs. Katherine Lockwood, and four brothers. Jack, Thomas, Jay and George Heafey, Little Falls.- Funeral Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Monday, July 14 1952)
The funeral of Mrs. Roy Weaver was held Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Riley mortuary and 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church where the Very Rev. Edward A. Walsh celebrated a solemn high mass of requiem. The Rev. Thomas J. Meehan acted as deacon and the Rev. , Arthur P. Carroll, sub-deacon.
The bearers were Virgil, Ernest, Delbert. Alfred, Milford and Bernard Weaver. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Little Falls.
Attending the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood, Janet Lockwood, Mrs. Theresa Haefey, Mr. and Mrs. James Haefey and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Haefey and family, Jack Haefey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weaver. Little Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Del Weaver, Mrs. Claude Sypher, Virgil Weaver, Milford Weaver, Ernest Weaver, Dolgeville; Mrs. Dorothy Weaver, Mrs. Marguerite Weaver, Delbert Weaver, Bernard Weaver. Fort Plain; Mrs. Florence Cramer, Gloversville.
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- 1920 census, St. Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 317 - He and his wife were living with his parents.
- 1930 census, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Ma, fam # 324 - Weaveer Virgil, rents his home, ae 32, married at age 30, born in NY, parents born in US, Paper Cutter - Paper; Belle, wife, ae 22, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Inspector - Paper
- 1940 census, Dolgeville, Herkimer, NY, (Main) no family # - Weaver Virgil, rents his hmoe, ae 42, 1 yr HS, born in NY, Edge Trimmer - Shoe Factory; Vilma (sic) wife, ae 23, 8th grade, born in NY, relocated from Little Falls, Machine Operator - Shoe Factory; Shirley Mae, daughter, ae 2, born in NY.- Newspaper Article (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, August 18, 1930)
DOLGEVILLE. Aug. 16—Virgil Weaver, 35, formerly of this, village, who was brought here by Chief of Police Youker from Springfield, Mass., was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Chas. N. Cramer on the charge of abduction.
It Is alleged that Weaver left here last July with a 17 year old girl, has a wife and daughter in Troy, according to local officials.
When arrested. police say, Weaver was working as a paper cutter and the girl was with him. The search for the accused lasted nearly a year. He did not object to being brought without extradition papers and when arraigned, waived examination and was held for the Grand Jury.
Chief of Police Youker took the prisoner to the county jail, until County Judge Zoller lias fixed bail.- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, Monday, May 10, 1971)
Virgil Weaver, 73. of Dolgeville, a retired machine operator at Daniel Greene, died Saturday in his home. The funeral will be at 2 today from the Kenneth M Drier Funeral Home. Burial will be in Curtiss Cemetery. There will be calling hours today until the time of service.
GIVEN_NAMES: Also shown as Velma
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- 1910 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, (St Johnsville Road) fam # 228 - Weaver Sheldon Jr, Farmer - Dairy; ... Siver Claude E (sic), servant, ae 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Farm Laborer - Dairy.
- He resided at St Johnsville RD 2, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917). He was self employed as a farmer an dlisted his wife and child as closest relatives.
- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (37 Main St) fam # 557 - Siver Claud, rents his home, ae 25, bonr in NY, parents born i nNY, Cutter - Shoe Factory; Bulah, wife, ae 20, born in NY, parents born in NY; Dorothy, daughter, ae 3 8/12, born inNY; Loretts, daughter, ae 1 5/12.
- 1930 census, Manheim, Herkimer, NY, (North Water) fam # 192 - Siver Claude G, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 35, married at age 21, born in NY, parents born in NY, Skiner - Shoe Factory; Beulah A, wife, ae 30, married at age 15, born in NY, parents born in NY, Sockliner - Shoe Factory; Dorothy B, daughter, ae 13, born in NY; Loretta E, daughter, ae 11.
- 1940 census, Dolgeville, Herkimer, NY, (145 Main) fam # 88 - Siver Claude, rents his home, ae 45, 8th grade, born in NY, Day Worker - care of wheels - Shoe Factory; Beulah, wife, ae 39, 8th grade, born in NY, Sockliner - Shoe Factory; Constance, daughter, ae 7, 1st grade, born in NY; Ronald, son, ae 2.- Obituary (The Leader - Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, February 11, 1964 )
DOLGEVILLE - Claude G. Siver, 61, of 156 North Main Street, died in the Little Falls hospital Saturday. He was born in Oppenheim June 14, 1884 the son of John and Martha Clemons Siver. He married Beulah Weaver in Lassellsville in 1914.
Mr. Siver was last employed by the Daniel Green Company, retiring four years ago. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Leskovar and Mrs. Constance Condello, both of Dolgeville and Mrs. Loretta Eberle. Herkimer; one son, Ronald Siver, Dolgeville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
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Marriage Notes for Ronald Eugene Siver and Janis Marie Austin
- Wedding Announcement (The Leader - Herlad, Gloversville - Johonstown, NY, Monday, June 15, 1959)
STRATFORD - Miss Janis Marie Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Carl Austin, Emmonsburg, and Ronald Eugene Siver, son of Mr, and Mrs Claude Siver. Dolgeville, were united in marrigae June 6 at Inghams Mills. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev William Gilpin.
Mr. and Mrs John Dykeman brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were the attendants.
Mr and Mrs Siver will reside at the home of the bride's parents.
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- 1940 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, (Route 29) fam #43 - Weaver Ernest, ae 36, 6th grade, born in NY, Laborer - Saw MIll; Evelyn, wife, ae 23, 7th grade, born in NY; June E, daughter, ae 3, born in NY; Atkins Carl, father-in-law, ae 59, 7th grade, born in NY, Laborer WPA; Donald, brother-in-law, ae 22, 7th grade, born in NY, Edge Trimmer - Shoe Shop; Edwin, brother-in-law, ae 16, 9th grade, Sander - Toilet Seat Manufacturer.
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19457. Florence Strobeck Weaver
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- Ira Cromer and Florence Strobeck Weaver are 3rd cousins 1 time removed.
- Evidently Henry and Kittie took in Florence Weaver, daughter of Kittie's Cousin Delbert Weaver. She may have been adopted by them. [WG]
- Anniversary Celebration (Leader-Herald, Gloversville-Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, September 15, 1976)
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cromer of 6 New Montgomery Street recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary.
The couple was honored at a dinner party Saturday at the Stuft Shirt attended by 75 friends and relatives.
It was arranged by their children, Richard Cromer, Mrs. Lucille Mulvey and Mrs. Lois Hosbach, all of Johnstown and Mrs. Donna Klempa of Gloversville.
Mr. and Mrs. Cromer was presented a floral money tree and other gifts at the party.
Cromer, a native of Lassellsville, was employed for 30 years by the N. A. Taylor Company, Gloversville. Now semi-retired, he operates a camping supplies rental service at home.
Mrs. Cromer, the former Florence Strobeck, was born at St. Johnsville. She was employed for more than 30 years by the Gates-Mills glove company before her retirement two years ago.
The couple was united in marriage Sept. 8, 1926, at the Methodist Church parsonage. Their attendants were Miss Mary Youker, cousin of the bridegroom, and Lester Cromer, brother of the bridegroom, both now deceased.
Mr. and Mrs. Cromer both are in good health. They enjoy gardening and camping. They have 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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- Ira Cromer and Florence Strobeck Weaver are 3rd cousins 1 time removed.
- 1930 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (6 New Montgomery Street) fam # 21 - Cromer Ira, owns his home with a value of $2000, ae 26, married at age 22, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Glove Factory; Florence, wife, ae 21, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Lois M, daughter, ae 1 9/12, born in NY.
- 1940 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (6 New Montgomery Street) fam # 78 - Cromer Ira, ae 31, 8th grade, born in NY, Glove Cutter - Glove Factory; Florence, wife, ae 32, 8th grade, born in NY; Lois, daughter, ae 11, 8th grade; Lucille, daughter, ae 8; Richard, son, ae 6; Donalou, daughter, ae 1.
- 1950 census, Johnstown, Fulton, NY, (6 W Montgomery) fam # 195 - Cromer Ira, ae 46, born in NY, Makes Awnings - awning business; Florence, wife, ae 41, born in NY, End Puller - glove shop; Lucille, daughter, ae 18, Clerk - 5 & 10 store; Richard R, son, ae 16, Paper Boy, newspaper; Donna L, daughter, ae 10.
Marriage Notes for Florence Strobeck Weaver and Ira Cromer
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, Friday, September 10, 1926)
Miss Florence S. Weaver, 130 Mill Street and Ira Cromer, 21 Yost street ware married at the parsonage of the First Methodist church Wednesday by Rev. C. M. Bturgess, D. D. pastor. The attendants were Lester Cromer and Mary Youker. Mr. and Mrs, Cromer will reside at 130 Mill street.
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Marriage Notes for Adelbert Weaver and Marguerite L Wahler
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, September 18, 1944)
FORT PLAIN Miss Marguerite Wahler, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Wahler and Adelbert Weaver, Dolgeville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Weaver of that village, were united in marriage Saturday at 2. Rev. Herbert H. Mahl of St. Paul's Lutheran church performed the double ring ceremony at the church parsonage.
The attending couple was Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoag. Mr. Weaver is employed by the Felt Shoe Co. at Dolgeville and Mrs. Weaver in the Luxuray Mills.
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- Birth Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Saturday, June 23, 1945)
Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Weaver are the parents of a daughter born In the Little Falls Hospital June 5, who has been named Helen Martha.
Marriage Notes for Helen Martha Weaver and Jacques Calbet
- Engagement Announcement (The Leader Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, July 30, 1962)
Mr and Mrs. Adelbert Weaver, Fort Plain, announce the engagement of their daughter. Helen Martha, to Jacques Calbet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clabet, Fort Plain RD 2.
Miss Weaver is a senior at Fort Plain Central School. Calbet was graduated from Fort Plain Central School and is engage in farming with his father.
- Wedding Announcement (Schenectady Gazette, Thursday, September 26, 1963)
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fort Plain, was the scene on Sept. 14 of the marriage of Miss Helen M. Weaver and Jacques Calbet. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Weaver and the bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Calbet. Both families reside in Fort Plain".
The 2 o'clock double ring ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Theodore W. Warren. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a full length gown of silk organza fashioned with fitted bodice, batteau neckline trimmed with sequins and seed pearls, and lace appliqued bouffant skirt which terminated in a chapel train. Her fingertip length veil was caught to a crown of orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of baby white carnations.
Mrs. John T. Hinkle attended as matron of honor wearing a nylon sheer with boat neckline sleeveless cocktail dress of orchid nylon sheer with boat neckline and full skirt, and jacket with high neckline, Dolman sleeves and satin midriff. Her headpiece was of petals and lilies of the valley and she carried a bouquet of mixed pompons.
Mrs. Richard Mrs. Richard Luft was bridesmaid and Miss Mary Ellen Wahler was junior bridesmaid. They wore aqua and pink ensembles styled similarly to the matron of honor's and carried bouquets of miniature carnations.
Miss Brerida Kay Luft was flower girl. She wore a gown of white dacron polyester with a veil and headpiece of white rosebuds and carried a basket of mixed carnations.
Serving as best man was John T. Hinkle and ushers were Donald Nare and Douglas Resila, both nephews of the bridegroom. A reception for 250 guests was held at the VFW home. Fort
Plain.
The bride, a graduate of Fort Plain Central school, is employed by Luxuruay, Inc. The bridegroom graduated from Fort Plain Central schol and is engaged in farming.
Following a wedding trip to Lake George, the couple is residing at Fort Plain, RD 2.
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Marriage Notes for Alfred Weaver and Dorothy LaVista
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, Tuesday, May 14, 1936)
Saturday morning at St. Joseph's parish house Miss Dorothy La Vista, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony LaVista, Little, Falls and Alfred Weaver of this village were united in marriage by Rev. Father Connolly.
The bride was attended by Miss Connie Maddaloni, and her matron of honor was Mrs. Alfred Viola. Mr. Viola was best man, and John Rich was usher.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony. After a wedding trip to the western part of the state they are to reside at 206 West Main street, Little Falls.
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- 1940 census, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, Oppenheim, Fulton, NY, fam # 23 - Weaver Bernard, rents his home, ae 26, 6th grade, born in NY, Lasting - Shoe Manufacturer; Eva C, wife, ae 29, 1 yr HS, bonr in NY, Heel Coverer - Shoe Manufacturer; Mary J, daughter, ae 4, born in NY.
Marriage Notes for Bernard Weaver and Eva Cimino
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Friday, June 1, 1934)
DOLGEVILLE - Bernard Weaver and Miss Eva Cimino, both of this village were united in marriage Saturday night in Herkimer. Rev. Dr. Leggo of that city performed the ceremony. The young couple were attended by Miss May Cimino and Sam Scidandelestose of Herkimer. They will reside in this village.
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- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, fam # 144 - Walters (sic) Beatrice, owns her home with a value of $1500, ae 41, widow, 4th grade, born in NY, Sewing Gloves - At Home; Marie, daughter, ae 19, 4yr HS, born i nNY, End Puller on Gloves - At Home; Barbra, daughter, ae 16, 4yr HS, New Yorker; Paul, son, ae 14, 8th grade; Dora, mother-in-law, ae 77, widow, 3rs grade, born in Germany.
- He resided in Rural St Johnsville, NY when he registered for the WWI draft (Jun 5, 1917) He was employed in a knitting mill by Lion Mfg Co and listed his mother as his closest relative.
- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (Mohawk Valley Turnpike) fam # 6 - Walter Phillip A, owns his home with a value of $480, ae 42, married ata ge 31, born in NY, parents born in Germany, Patrolman - Highway; Beatrice, wife, ae 31, married at age 19, born in NY, parents born in NY, Glove Seamer - Glove Factory; Marie E, daughter, ae 9, born in NY; Barbara D, daughter, ae 6; Paul R, son, ae 4; Dora, mother ae 65, widow, born in Germany, parents born in Germany.- Obituary (The Otsego Farmer, Cooperstown, NY, Friday, July 7, 1939)
Phillip Walter, aged fifty-one, half brother of Mrs. George Shaw of Cooperstown, who was a road patrolman in the division of maintenance of the department of highways in Montgomery county, died at St. Johnsville June 28th, of heart disease while at work.
Mr. Walter, who saw his daughter, Barbara, graduated Tuesday night from the St. Johnsville High school, was to receive a 35-year pin Friday night from the I. O. O. F. Lodge at St. Johnsville, of which he was a past grand. He also was a member of the St. Johnsville Grange and of the Masons.
Coroner Congdon, Fort Plain; was called after Dr. Raymond Wytrwal had arrived and pronounced the man dead. Doctor Congdon ordered an autopsy.
Surviving Mr. Walter are his mother, Mrs. Dora Walter; his widow, Mrs. Beatrice Snell Walter; two daughters, Barbara and Marie; a son, Paul; and a sister, Mrs. Schuyler Dunckel, Fort Plain.
30028. Barbara Dorothea Walter
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Marriage Notes for Barbara Dorothea Walter and John David Rockefeller
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, June 17, 1942)
ST. JOHNSVILLE - Miss Barbara Dorothea Walter, daughter of Mrs. Beatrice Walter and the late Philip Walter, and David Rockefeller, son of Mr. and Mrs, John Rockefeller, both of the Town of St. Johnsville, were married Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the parsonage of Grace Congregational Christian church by the Rev. Albert B. Hotchkiss, pastor. Only the attendants and immediate families of the couple were present.
The bride wore a maize color crepe dress, with luggage tan accessories, and a corsage of white roses. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Suits, brother-in-law and sister of the bride. Mrs. Suits wore a dress of powder blue, with blue and white accessories, and a corsage of red roses.
The ceremony was followed by a reception at the home of the bride, attended by 35 relatives. The bride gave her attendant a gold necklace, while Mr. Rockefeller's gift to the beat man was a tie clasp and pin set.
The newlyweds left for a week's trip to New York city, by motor, and after July 1 will reside on Averill hill, this village.
Mrs. Rockefeller was graduated from the local high school in the class of 1939, and has been employed by the St. Johnsville Manufacturing Company. Her going away suit was of teal blue, with tan accessories.
The bridegroom attended the local schools, and is employed by the Palatine Dyeing company. The wedding took place on his birthday anniversary.
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Marriage Notes for Paul Reimers Walter and Charlene H Guhring
- Engagement Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Monday, October 7, 1946)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guhring of William street announce the engagement of their daughter, Charlene H , to Paul R. Walter, son of Mra. Beatrice Walter, East St. Johnsville. The young couple will be married October 19.
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, October 23, 1946)
ST. JOHNSVILLE, Oct 23.—The marriage of Miss Charlene H. Guhring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guhring, 22 William Street, and Paul R. Walter, son of Mrs. Beatrice Walter, Fort Plain R. D. 4, took place Saturday at 2 P. M. In St John's Reformed Church. The Rev. Norman E. Thomas performed the ceremony.
The bride, given In marriage by her father, was attired In a light gray gabardine suit with black accessories and a corsage of red roses.
The bride's sister, Miss Dorcas Guhring, was maid of honor and Roland Swartz best man. Ushers were Donald Dopp of Canajoharle and James Cunningham.
The maid of honor wore a light blue gabardine suit with brown accessories and pink roses.
The church was decorated with vases of white gladioli and pink carnations and with palms and candles. Mrs. Dorcas Devendorf sang "I Love You Truly" and "At Dawning". Mrs. Clarence C. Lull accompanied her at the organ and also played the traditional wedding marches.
The ceremony was followed by a reception In the bride's home, attended by about 50 guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter left for a trip through Northern New York and Canada and will reside upon their return on Route 5, Town of St. Johnsville.
Mrs. Walter was graduated from St. Johnsville High School, Class of 1945, and attended the Amsterdam School of Commerce. She has been employed as a stenographer by Hansen's Laboratory, Little Falls.
Mr. Walter attended St. Johnsville High School and served for two and one-half years in the Marine Corps, the last six months of which were in North China. He Is now employed by the Beech-Nut Packing Company, Canajoharie.
Guests were present at the wedding from Amsterdam, Gloversville, Fort Plain, Cooperstown, Frankfort and Canajoharle, as well as from this village.
The bride was entertained at a pre-nuptial shower given at the home of Miss Joyce Pontius by Miss Pontius and Miss Shirlie Decker and at a variety shower given by Miss Gloria Ott, Canajoharle.
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- 1930 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (6 Cottage Street) fam # 475 - Snell Floyd C, rents his home, owns a radio, ae 29, married at age 20, born in NY, parents born in NY, Fireman - Railroad; Ida M, wife, ae 27, married at age 18, born in NY, parents born in NY; Harold, son, ae 7, born in NY; Gladys, daughter, ae 4 11/12.
- 1940 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, 23 Center Street) fam # 204 - Snell Floyd, ae 39, 6th grade, born in NY, Fireman - Dyeing & -- Factory; Ida, wife, ae 36, 7th grade, born in NY; Harold, sons, ae 17, born in NY; Gladys, daughter, ae 14; Betty, daughter, ae 12; Floyd, son, ae 9; Robert, son, ae 3.- Obituary (The Leader Herald, Gloversville - Johnstown, NY, Monday, September 9, 1968)
Floyd C. Snell, Sr., 68 a retired New York Central Railroad engineer, died early yesterday morning at the home of a son, Harold F. Snell at Fort Hunter. He had been staying there for four days, convalescing from a stay at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.
Mr. Snell had been in ill health for two years.
He was born Aug. 13,1900, in Lassellsville, a son of Willard R. Snell and Delia Weaver Snell, and had lived most of his life in St. Johnsville.
He retired from the railroad in September, 1966. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Mr. Snell married the former Ida Mae Sitts, who died Jan. 9, 1956.
The survivors include three sons, Harold of Fort Hunter; Floyd C. Snell Jr. of Johnstown RD 2 and Robert of St. Johnsville; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Sutton and Mrs. Clyde Mosher of St. Johnsville; one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Walter of Fort Plain RD 2.
Also 15 -grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
- Obituary (Schenectady Gazette, NY, January 12, 1956)
ST. JOHNSVILLE—Funeral services will be held today for Mrs. Ida Mae (Sitts) Snell, 53, wife of Floyd C. Snell, who died Monday, in her home, 25 Center street, after several years illness.
Mrs. Snell was born In the rural area near Fort Plain on August 2, 1902. Her marriage to Floyd C. Snell took place on July 2, 1921, in St Johnsville, and she had since resided here.
Her home and family were her major interests.
Surviving are her husband five children, Harold Snell, Mrs. Richard Sutton, Mrs. Clyde Mosher, Floyd Snell Jr. and Robert Snell, all of St Johnsville; one sister, Mrs. Jay Lenig, St Johnsville; three brothers, Augustus Sitts, Canajoharie; Herbert Sitts, Fort Plain, and Gordon Sitts, In the Veterans' Hospital at Canandaigua; six grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock at the Lull Funeral Home, with Rev. Bertram A. Walton, pastor of Grace Congregational Christian Church, officiating. The body will be placed in the vault for burial this spring In St Johnsville cemetery.
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Marriage Notes for Harold Floyd Snell and Betty Tichard
- Wedding Announcement (Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, NY, Wednesday, September 24, 1947)
ST. JOHNSVILLE. Sept. 24.— Miss Betty Titchard. daughter of Mrs. Caroline and the late Gilbert
G. Titchard of Warrington. England, and Harold Floyd Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Snell, 25 Center Street, this village, were married Saturday at 3 P. M. The ceremony was performed in the Methodist Church, here, by Rev. L. Aldcn Smith, pastor. The double ring ceremony was used.
The church was decorated with assorted collored gladoli. Mrs. Joseph Triumpho, organist, played Handel's "Largo" and "I'll Walk Beside You"
The bride was given in marriage by the bridegroom's father. She wore a suit dress of aqua blue, with black accessories and a corsage of white roses and baby's breath. Her pearl necklace was a gift of the bridegroom.
Mrs. Betty Mosher, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. She wore a navy blue suit dress, with black accessories, and a corsage of red roses and baby's breath.
Albert Julian of Syracuse, a friend of the couple who served overseas with the bridegroom during World War II, was best man. The ushers were Richard Sutton and Clyde Mosher, brothers-in-law of the bridegroom.
Mrs. Floyd Snell wore a royal blue dress with navy blue accessories, and a corsage of pink roses and white pompons.
The bride presented her matron of honor with a matching set of necklace, bracelet and earrings. The bridegrooms gift to the best man was a cigarette lighter, and the ushers received tie sets.
A reception at the Village Inn in Lassellsville, given by the bridegroom's parents, followed the ceremony. Later the couple left a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Canada. For traveling Mrs. Snell wore a beige suit with black accessories. Upon their return thwy will reside with the bridegroom's parents.
Guests at the wedding and reception were from St. Johnsville, Fort Plain, Canajoharie, Gloversville, Johnstown and Syracuse.
Mrs. Snell completed her schooling at Sankey Counsel School in Warrington, England. She was employed by McArthur, Beattil & Co, Ltd. Warrington shirt manufactures.
Mr Snell attended St. Johnsville High School and is a locomotive fireman, employed by the New York Central Railroad. He served three years in the Army, to of which were spent in the European theater.
The bride was feted at a pre-nuptial variety shower given by Mrs. Richard Sutton, Mrs. Clyde Mosher and Mrs. Floyd Snell.
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Marriage Notes for Floyd Calvin Snell Jr and Betty Louise Christman
- Wedding Announcement (The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Tuesday, April 3, 1951)
ST. JOHNSVILLE— The marriage of Miss Betty Louise Christman, 6 Sanders street, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Kretser, to Floyd Calvin Snell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Snell, Sr, of 25 Center street, took place on Saturday afternoon at 2 P. M. in the Methodist church here. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Leland Webster, pastor.
The church was decorated with spring flowers and plants. The organist, Cyrus Van Slyke, played "I Love Thee" and "Because," prior to the ceremony.
The bride, who waa given in marriage by her uncle, Clyde Mosher, wore a white organdy ballerina length dress, witn matching accessories, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas.
Miss Lois Johnson was maid of honor. She wore a pink lilac dress with matching accessories and carried a bouquet of yellow rosea and sweet peas.
Harold Snell, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. and the ushers were Richard Sutton and Everett Flander. Personal gifts were given the attendants.
The bride's mother wore a navy blue suit, with matching accessories, and a corsage of red roses. The mother of the bridegroom wore a royal blue dress, with matching accessories, and a corsage of red roses.
A reception was held in the church parlors immediately following the ceremony. The young couple then left for a trip through the New England states. For traveling, the bride chose a navy blue dress with matching accessories, and also wore a corsage of pink roses.
Mrs. Snell is a member of the 1951 graduating class of St. Johnsvllle Central high school. Mr. Snell, who attended the local schools, recently passed his Army physical examination, but will remain with the Palatine Dyeing Company, here, until he enters service.
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- Obituary (Find A Grave)
Robert R. Snell, 41, of 16 Center Street, St. Johnsville, father of Mrs. Paul (Robin) Puznowski, of Herkimer, died Wednesday at his home, after a long illness. He was born September 7, 1936 in St. Johnsville, the son of the late Floyd and Ida Mae Sitts Snell, and was educated in St. Johnsville Schools. On August 3, 1956, he married the former Grace M Francesco in Honesdale, Pa. For the past ten years, the couple had been proprietors Snell's Tavern, Main St., St. Johnsville. He was a past member of the St. Johnsville Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the county and state Liquor Dealer's Association.
(Contributor: David Damiano (49100133) • damiano.david@gmail.com)
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- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (27 Monroe Street) fam # 514 - He, his siblings and mother were living with his step-father William Weaver.
- 1930 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, fam # 10 - Gray Kenneth, rents his home, ae 29, married at age 23, born in NY, parents born in NY, Laborer - Farm; Dorothy, wife, ae 23, married at age 17, born in NY, parents born in NY; Glenn, son, ae 4 0/12, born in NY. [What happened to his family?]
- 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (RD # 7), fam # 175 - Living with his brother and his family.- Obituary (Daily Press, Utica, NY, March 30, 1959)
Little Falls—Kenneth Gray, 58, of Inghams Mills, died unexpectedly March 28, 1959, while shopping in Little Falls.
He was stricken about 10:30 a.m. in Loblaw's Supermarket. Dr. Robert C. Ashley was called and said death was due to a heart attack.
Mr. Gray resided on a farm with his brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray, for the past 20 years. He was employed by the Cherry-Burrell Corporation.
Mr. Gray was born Dec. 2, 1900 in Gloversville, son of Edward and Alice Hibbard Gray.
Besides his brother, Harold, he leaves another brother, William, St. Johnsville; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Kritsen [sic], Fort Plain, and several nieces and nephews.
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- 1920 census, St Johnsville, Montgomery, NY, (27 Monroe Street) fam # 514 - He, his siblings and mother were living with his step-father William Weaver.
- 1940 census, Minden, Montgomery, NY, (RD # 7), fam # 175 - Gray Harold, rents his home, ae 31, 2 yr HS, born in NY, Farmer; Ruby, wife, ae 26, 8th grade, born in NY; Dorothy, daughter, ae 8, 2nd grade, born in NY; Harold Jr, son, ae 7, 1st grade; Charles, son, ae 6; Robert R, son, ae 4; Kenneth, brother, ae 39, 6th grade, Farm Laborer.- Newspaper Article (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Monday, January 7, 1929)
St. Johnsville, Jan. 7, - Harold Gray, 19-year-old St. Johnsville boy, has confessed that it was from his hand the fatal bullet was fired which killed his friend and companion, Leonard Lasher, last Wednesday afternoon.
It was purely accidental, according to the confession, and police authorities are inclined to believe the story as finally told.
The shooting of young Lasher, who was 20, occurred in the home of Mrs. Maud Rider, on the afternoon of January 2, and, because of the many puzzling features surrounding the case, became of more than ordinary interest to the village and county authorities.
The position of the body and the peculiar nature of the wound proved a puzzle. The bullet entered just below the nose, went upward through, the nostril, emerged from the top of the head and lodged in the right wrist. The question to be solved was, how could the victim get into such a position to shoot himself?
One theory which held for a time was that he was lying on the floor resting his head on his right hand and fooling with the gun which accidentally was discharged.
Saturday afternoon an overburdened conscience compelled young Gray to confess and he made his statement to County Investigator Edward Sheehan, Sergeant George Avery of the New York state troops and Chief of Police Gerald Nellis, after the latter had taken him into custody. The statement was brief and confessed to the accidental shooting while the defendant was still in bed and his companion sitting on the bed beside him. He realized his predicament and placed the gun on the floor beside the body and notified the household.
The killing was accidental and the consequent confusion of mind and terror over the deed caused the young man to conceal his act until finally he confessed.
He was arraigned Saturday night before Police Justice Walter N. Giercke, signed a written confession and was held on a charge of manslaughter-first-degree to which he pleaded not guilty.
District Attorney W. J. Crangle was present and asked that bail be fixed at $3,000. He was taken to Fonda, pending the admission of bail, which will be attempted today by friends of the young man.
Certain formalities under the new law compel incarceration until proof of former record is checked from the Albany office. County Judge George C. Butler will be the official passing on the bail bonds. The confession clears a mystery which for a time baffled the police.
Generally the confession of young Gray will be accepted, as he is a young man of good character, conscientious and generally liked by all who know him. There can be no motive for crime and the closest friendship existed between the two
boys.
A kindly act on the part of Deputy Sheriff Edward Sheehan was the permitting of the boy to visit his mother at East Creek, who is ill of pneumonia.- Newspaper Article (Amsterdam Evening Recorder, NY, Saturday, February 16, 1929)
The jury which heard the testimony in county court at Fonda in the trial of Harold Gray of St. Johnsville, indicted for manslaughter in the first degree, for causing the death of Leonard Lasher, went out Friday afternoon at 2:40 o'clock. After deliberating for more than three hours on the evidence presented on both sides, the jury returned at 5:55 with a verdict of "not guilty."
Gray was defended by Attorney James L. Doyle of this city, with Mayor Carl S. Salmon acting as counsel.
Following the report of the jury the court adjourned sine die.
Marriage Notes for Harold Frederick Gray and Ruby Eleanor Ward
- Wedding Announcement (Seneca County News, Waterloo, NY, October 9, 1930)
LAKE ROAD ... Miss Ruby Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ward, and Harold Gray were married last Saturday at 1 p. m. by Rev. William B. Clark at his home to Cayuga street. All join in wishing them good luck and happiness.- 50th Anniversary (Courier-Standard-Enterprise, Fort Plain, NY, October 14,1980)
OPPENHEIM — Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray, Sr., St. Johnsville RD 2, were honored Saturday Oct. 4, at a reception at the Masonic Temple, St. Johnsville, in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary.
The function was hosted and planned by the couple's nine children, Mrs. Dorothy Young. St. Johnsville RD 2, Harold Gray. Jr., Sedona, Ariz.. Charles Gray, Kemmerer, Wyo., Robert Gray St. Johnsville RD 2, Mrs. Judy Hail, Clifton Park, Mrs. Donna Shepardson, St. Johnsville RD 1, Mrs Ruby Grande, Saratoga Springs, Ronald Gray, St. Johnsville RD 1, and Mrs Mary Wright, Saratoga Springs. They also have 29 grandchildren.
A buffet luncheon was served to approximately 200 friends and relatives from out of state and surrounding area.
Miss Ruby Ward and Harold Gray, Sr., were married Oct. 4, 1930, at the Episcopal Church in Seneca Falls. The attendants were Howard and Cornelia Peterson, brother-in-law and sister of the bride.
Mrs. Gray was presented a corsage of yellow pompons and her husband a carnation boutonniere.
The couple received cards, flowers, gifts, money and best wishes. Congratulatory cards also were received from President and Mrs. Carter and Gov. Carey
Marriage Notes for Ronald L Gray and Patricia Ann Pollock
- Wedding Announcment (The Leader-Herald, Gloversville-Johnstown, NY, Wednesday, June 21, 1972)
Miss Patricia Ann Pollak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew F. Pollak of 13 Irving Street, became the bride of Ronald L. Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray Sr. of St. Johnsville RD, at a nuptial Mass at 2 Saturday afternoon at St. Anthony's Church.
Altar baskets of white mums and fern provided the background for the double ring ceremony performed by Rev. John L. Cairns, pastor of the church.
Mrs. Anna Solar, organist, played "The Wedding March," and other selected music. Miss Mary Ann Cekovsky of Johnstown sang "Ave Maria," and "Panis Angelicus."
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an Empire gown of white organza and Venetian lace and a double-layered mantilla of organza edged with Venetian lace. The gown was designed with a square-necked bodice of lace, Camelot-styled sleeves of organza with deep lace cuffs and an A-line organza skirt.
The bride carried a Colonial bouquet of white carnations and mums, stephanotis and white streamers with white rosebuds arranged in the center.
Miss Jo Ann Santos of Johnstown was maid of honor. Miss Monica Russo and Miss Christine Knapp, both of Johnstown, and Mrs. Donna Sheperdson of St. Johnsville, sister of the bridegroom, were attendants.
The attendants wore similar gowns of peach voile over taffeta styled with high-necked bodices trimmed with beige lace, Camelot sleeves with lace cuffs, semi-Empire waistlines accented with matching lace and A-line skirts. Their headpieces were Camelot caps of pearls with tiered veiling.
They carried Colonial bouquets of peach carnations and mums and stephanotis, the maid of honor's accented with a peach bow and the other attendants with lilac bows.
John Grande of St. Johnsville, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Matthew R. Pollak of Johnstown, brother of the bride, Duane Wright of Saratoga Springs, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and Kevin Gray of St. Johnsville, nephew of the bridegroom.
For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Pollak wore a coral sheath dress in polyester knit under a white lace coat with silver trim at its mandarin neckline and cuffs of the long, puffed sleeves. The mother of the bridegroom wore a pink chiffon dress with long, puffed sheer sleeves and silver beading at the neckline and cuffs. Both wore white accessories and corsages of white carnations.
After the ceremony a reception for 150 was held in the church hall, decorated in pink and white. Guests attending were from Gloversville, Johnstown, St. Johnsville. Saratoga Springs, Amsterdam, Oppenheim, Dolgeville, Seneca Falls and Glens Falls.
For traveling to Montreal, Canada, the bride wore a pink and white polka-dotted dress, white accessories and a corsage of white rosebuds. The couple will reside at Saratoga Springs.
Attendants were presented gifts at a rehearsal party Friday night at the home of the bride's parents.
Among showers given for the bride was one at Oppenheim given by sisters of the bridegroom.
The bride is a 1970 graduate of Johnstown High School and a 1972 graduate of Fulton-Montgomery Community
College. The bridegroom is a 1969 graduate of Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School.
Marriage Notes for Mary S Gray and Duane L Wright
- Wedding Announcement (Enterprise-News, St Johnsville, NY, September 24, 1970)
Miss Maey S. Gray, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Harold F. Gray, Sr., RD2, St. Johnsville and Duane L. Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane J. Wright, 5 Snell street, Dolgeville, were married Sept. 5.
Rev. Arthur L. Bice, rector of Emanuel Episcopal Church, Little Falls performed the double ring ceremony and officiated at the nuptial Mass.
The altar was decorated with vases of gladioli and chrysanthemums, Nellis Snell, organist at the church, played the music. Dominick DeLucco was
soloist.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a full length gown fashioned with a fitted empire bodice of rose point lace, mandarin neckline, long lace sleeves edged in a scalloped ruffle. The A-line skirt was of rose point lace, with scalloped front revealing the satin peau de soie skirt. Her headpiece was a silk Camelot hat trimmed with pearls and crystals and attached to a mantilla veil of cathedral length, edged in matching lace. She carried a colonial bouquet of white rosebuds, centered with an orchid corsage and streamers.
Donna DeRosa, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a gown of brown crepe with Venise lace trim in shades of brown and champagne with a coronet of matching lace with shoulder length veil.
Bridesmaids were: Doroyhy Young, Ruby Grande, sisters of the bride. Donna Borst, sister of the groom and Helen Gray, cousin of the bride. Karen Young, niece of the bride, was junior bridesmaid The bridesmaids wore apricot crepe pant gowns with empire bodice, long full sleeves edged in a ruffle with a Venise lace inserted velvet ribbon trim. The high neckline and midriff were trimmed in shades of apricot and orange lace. The floor length skirt was gathered at the waist and formed the long pant skirt. They wore coronets of matching lace with shoulder length veils. The junior bridesmaid wore a deep orange outfit, similar to those of the other attendants.
Roger Cool was best man. Ushers were Jack Gibbons, Gary Bush, John Borst, brother-in-law of the groom; and Ronald Gray, brother of the bride.
Dawn DeRosa, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She wore an identical gown as the matron of honor in champagne with brown and tan Venise lace trim.
Donald DeRosa, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer.
The bride is a graduate of the Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School and is a licensed cosmetoligist The groom is employed by the State Department of Labor. The couple are residing in Saratoga Springs.