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Walter Benjamin Sanders
1. Walter Benjamin Sanders was born on 11 Apr 1878 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Jun 1971 in Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Newspaper man of Nunda. Met Theordore Roosevelt when Walter was 21 in Hornellsville during Roosevelt's campaign for Governor and later after he became President was invited to the White House.
--Years following years steal something everyday; at last, they steal us from ourselves away" - W. B. Sanders
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94890795/walter_benjamin-sandersFamily/Spouse: Georgia A. Rowell. Georgia was born on 20 Apr 1876 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 9 Mar 1954 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Donald Rowell Sanders
was born on 18 Jun 1908 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 5 Apr 2000 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. - 3. Gerogia Louisa Sanders
was born on 8 Mar 1912 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 29 Dec 1985 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York.
- 2. Donald Rowell Sanders
Generation: 2
2. Donald Rowell Sanders
(1.Walter1) was born on 18 Jun 1908 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 5 Apr 2000 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
GENESEO -- Donald Rowell Sanders, 91, died April 5, 2000 at the Livingston County Skilled Nursing Facility in Geneseo. He was born in Nunda June 18, 1908. He was a graduate of Nunda High School and St. Lawrence University, a member of the National Editorial Association, and at the age of 31 became the youngest president of the New York State Press Association. When Civil Service was mandated throughout the state, he was named president of the Livingston County Civil Service Commission and presided at its organization throughout Livingston County. He was a member of Geneseo Rotary for 30 years and for several years was a member of the Genesee Council Boy Scouts of America. He also served as treasurer of the Livingston County Republican Committee and vice president of the New York State Association of Young Republicans Club. He was a trustee of St. Mary
Family/Spouse: Katheryne Coleman. Katheryne was born on 6 Apr 1910; died in Jan 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
3. Gerogia Louisa Sanders
(1.Walter1) was born on 8 Mar 1912 in Nunda, Livingston County, New York; died on 29 Dec 1985 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. Gerogia married James Edmond Mehlenbacher in 1933. James was born on 8 Feb 1912 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 4 Jun 1974 in Broward County, Florida; was buried in Lauderdale Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
4. Laurie Ann Sanders
(2.Donald2, 1.Walter1)Notes:
Living in Tiburon,Calif.
5. Donald Rowell Sanders, Jr.
(2.Donald2, 1.Walter1)Notes:
of Brooklyn,NY
6. Walter C. Sanders
(2.Donald2, 1.Walter1)Notes:
of Troy,Michigan
