Fannie Leona Curry

Fannie married Elisha G. Quick about 1875. Elisha (son of Samuel Gilson Quick and Sarah Myers) was born on 6 Jan 1850 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 1 Sep 1908 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1898; Spanish-American War 3rd New York State Volunteers, Co.K

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William H. Quick Died At Home
William H. Quick, 107 North Seventh Street, passed away this morning (February 16, 1950) following a long illness. He was born in Fremont, N.Y., January 22, 1878, and had been a resident of Olean for the past forty-four years. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, serving with Company K, Third Regiment, New York Volunteers. He had been a retired employee of Clark Brothers Company and, for a time, owned and operated his own trucking business in Olean. Besides his wife, Mrs. Carrie A. Quick, Olean, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ethel Burdett, Hornell, and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Spanish-American Veterans, a life member of the Olean Rod and Gun Club. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
(Times Herald, Olean, NY, 16 Feb 1950)

Family/Spouse: Carrie A. Sills. Carrie was born in 1879 in New York; died in 1966; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HORNELL — Mrs. Ethel B. Burdett, 79. of 105 1/2 River St, Hornell, died at St. James Mercy Hospital yesterday (July 12, 1960) following an extended illness. Surviving are her husband, Leo C. Burdett; one daughter, Mrs. Ross Pratt of Hornell; one son, Bud Burdett of Hornell; five grandchildren.

Ethelyne married Leo Collins Burdett on 3 Feb 1909 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Leo (son of Allen V. Burdett and Grace May Collins) was born on 20 Nov 1884 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 21 Jul 1960 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fannie May Pratt, 91 of 210 Airport Road, North Aurora, Ill., formerly of Hornell, passed away Wednesday morning (March 4, 2009) at the Countryside Health Center in Aurora. Ill. Born in Elmira on May 31, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Ethel Quick Burdett. On Nov. 1, 1937 she was married in Hornell to Ross J. Pratt, who predeceased her on May 29, 1987 after 50 years of marriage. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her son, Kenneth Pratt; her grandson, Christopher Gessner; her brother, Bud Burdett and sister, Wilma Burdett. A resident of Hornell for most of her life, Fannie has resided in North Aurora, Ill. for the past four years. She was a graduate of Hornell High School and was employed as a school crossing guard for the City of Hornell and was a sales clerk at the former Big N in North Hornell. Fannie was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 620 in Hornell and enjoyed crocheting, playing euchre, spending time at Keuka Lake or on the beach at Myrtle Beach at the old Apache Motel also watching baseball (especially the N.Y. Yankees,) attending the annual Hornell High School Alumni Banquet and her roses. Her family includes her son, Gary Pratt of Deposit, NY; her daughter, Marian (James) Gessner of Montgomery, Ill.; her daughter-in-law, Elaine Pierce of Canisteo, NY; her five grandchildren, Kenneth J. Pratt of Canisteo, NY, Kjersti Pratt of Murrel's Inlet, SC., Brooks (Carly) Pratt of Deposit, NY, Kristen Gessner of Yorkville, Ill., Andrea (Bill) Hatzinger of Montgomery, Ill.; her eight great-grandchildren, Danika and Alec Pratt, Sidney McLaughlin, Hayden, Melanie, Annabella and Violet Pratt and Ross Hatzinger; also her nephew, Bud Burdett.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, NY where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Committal services and interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to either the Hornell High School Alumni Assoc. PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843 or to the Hornell Area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home

Fannie married Ross James Pratt on 1 Nov 1937 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Ross was born on 21 Mar 1916 in Piffard, Livingston County, New York; died in May 1987 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Fremont, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II - US Army Achieved the rank of Master Sergeant

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According to Bud's obituary of Sep 1996, his last residence was 136 East Elm Street. He resided in Hornell most of his life and attended Hornell High School. He was employed as a brakeman for the former Erie and Erie-Lackawanna Railroads for over 35 years. Bud was a World War II veteran and acieved the rank of Master Sergeant while serving in the U.S. Army. During the 1950's and 1960's when Fast Pitch Softball was most popular, "Bud" was considered one of the finest pitchers in New York State. In later years, he helped coach girls Fast Pitch Softball in Hornell, Whitesville, and Alfred-Almond. He was always willing to instruct and work with young pitchers, helping them reach their full potential. He also served as a Little League coach and was active in Babe Ruth League Baseball. An avid sports enthusiast, Mr. Burdett enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years, and more recently enjoyed bowling and golf. He was a member of the Hornell Twin Hickory Golf Club and former member of the Hornell Veterans of Foreign Wars and sons of Italy.

Leo married Rita Arlene Walters on 10 Oct 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Rita (daughter of John F. Walters and Sara M. Cannon) was born on 26 Dec 1919 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 21 Aug 2000 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Fremont, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Nov 1970

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HORNELL -- William J. "Bill" Burdett, 56, of 2076 Edwards Rd., Waterloo, formerly of Hornell, died unexpectedly on Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2003) at Geneva General Hospital, where he was taken after being stricken at home. He was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1964), Alfred State College (class of 1967) and R.I.T. (class of 1969).
Bill entered the US Army in Nov. 1970, and was commissioned from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga. He trained and instructed the Basic Training Troops during the Vietnam War from 1971-1973.
For the past 29 years, he was employed at several manufacturing companies including Chesebrough-Ponds, Avon, and Burnes of Boston (Hallmark Inc.). For the past 11 years Bill served as vice president and plant manager of ZOTOS International of Geneva, a company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of salon hair care products.
On Sept. 6, 1969, Bill was married to the former Beverly Allis, who survives. Together they raised, trained and raced greyhounds in Massachusetts, where they resided from 1985-1993. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 33 years; his loving family; his beloved pet dogs, Smiley, Girly, Flynn and Sean; as well as the many people whose lives he touched in his personal and working relationships.
Bill's work ethic, dedication and sense of humor were always present, even through the tense and difficult times of his life. Although he was considered a "hard worker," he liked to find time to play a round of golf or take a trip to New York City to catch a Broadway Play or Broadway Show.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his brother, Leo "Bud" (Annette) Burdett of Depew; two nieces, Hilary Burdett and Kristina Burdett; one nephew, Christopher Burdett; two aunts; and several cousins. There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Ann's Church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Military Service:
US Army commissioned from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga. He trained and instructed the Basic Training Troops during the Vietnam War from 1971-1973

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]