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Emma Belle Phelps
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Emma Belle Phelps was born on 28 Dec 1865 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; died on 25 Jul 1946 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. Notes:
Mrs. Emma B. Staley, 80, widow of Elmer J. Staley, died yesterday morning at 6 in the Dingman nursing home. Mrs. Staley was born in the Town of Johnstown, December 28, 1865. She resided in Gloversville many years and thirteen years in Philadelphia, returning to Gloversville six months ago. She was a member of Fremont Methodist church. The survivors are one son Frank of Philadelphia; two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Smith of this city and Mrs. Clifton E. Sanborn of Redlands, Calif., a brother William Phelps of Redlands; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Friday at 2 at the Kennedy funeral home, ISO South Main street. The Rev. Fred Clarke of Fremont Methodist church will officiate. Burial will be in Prospect Hill cemetery
(The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, NY, Thursday July 25, 1946, page 14)Emma married Elmer J. Staley on 15 Feb 1893 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. Elmer (son of Isaac W. Staley and Mary Durey) was born on 20 Mar 1862 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; died on 19 Feb 1900 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Harold Phelps Staley
was born on 20 Aug 1899 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; died on 23 Aug 1975 in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- 2. Harold Phelps Staley
Generation: 2
2. Harold Phelps Staley
(1.Emma1) was born on 20 Aug 1899 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; died on 23 Aug 1975 in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Family/Spouse: Ethel May Davies. Ethel was born in 1900 in Pennsylvania; died on 17 Feb 1971; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Harold Phelps Staley, Jr.
was born on 22 May 1922 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Dec 2007 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida; was buried in Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. - 4. Ruth Ann Staley
was born on 7 Dec 1927 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 1 May 2001. - 5. Doctor Ethel May Staley
was born on 30 May 1930 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 28 Jun 1931 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Feb 2013 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- 3. Harold Phelps Staley, Jr.
Generation: 3
3. Harold Phelps Staley, Jr.
(2.Harold2, 1.Emma1) was born on 22 May 1922 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Dec 2007 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida; was buried in Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. 4. Ruth Ann Staley
(2.Harold2, 1.Emma1) was born on 7 Dec 1927 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 1 May 2001. 5. Doctor Ethel May Staley
(2.Harold2, 1.Emma1) was born on 30 May 1930 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 28 Jun 1931 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Feb 2013 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Notes:
West Chester University, Pennsylvania - Dr. Ethel M. Staley taught French at WCU from 1930 to 1952. Each year the French Language section selects an outstanding student to receive an Ethel M. Staley certificate of excellence and cash award.
Christened:
Rehoboth Methodist Episcopal Church
