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Francis L. Davis
1. Francis L. Davis was born in 1837 in New York; died on 6 Sep 1913 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Short Tract Cemetery, Granger, Allegany County, New York. Family/Spouse: Sophronia Lida Abbey. Sophronia was born on 3 Mar 1842 in Onondaga County, New York; died on 21 Apr 1913 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Samantha Jennie Davis
was born in Dec 1865 in New York; died after 1920. - 3. John J. Davis
was born on 10 Dec 1869 in Granger, Allegany County, New York; died on 11 Sep 1938 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. - 4. William L. Davis
was born in ca 1872 in Granger, Allegany County, New York. - 5. Ellie M. Davis
was born in 1875 in Granger, Allegany County, New York. - 6. George Davis
was born in 1880 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York. - 7. Anna Davis
was born on 15 Apr 1883 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York; died on 15 Jul 1959 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York.
- 2. Samantha Jennie Davis
Generation: 2
2. Samantha Jennie Davis
(1.Francis1) was born in Dec 1865 in New York; died after 1920. Notes:
GIRL CANNOT FIND LONG-LOST FAMILY
Sayre, Aug. 24.—The Binghamton Republican yesterday said:
A search for a long-lost family and for traces of parentage, such as is seldom found outside of fiction was brought to light in Binghamton yesterday when eighteen-years-old Pearl Maynard accompanied by her adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Dodge of Sayre, Pa., called on Superintendent of the Poor Stone at his office in the courthouse. The story of the girl who has never known her real parents and who has only the most vague recollections of her sisters reads almost like a fairy tale. Until less than two weeks ago Miss Maynard knew absolutely nothing of her sister Mabel other than that she had been an inmate of the Susquehanna Valley Home. On her eighteenth birthday the fact became known that Mabel Maynard had been adopted in 1902 by Augustus Wilkinson, an engineer. Upon her arrival in this city Miss Maynard discovered that Wilkinson had left Binghamton in 1905 and that no trace of his present whereabouts was to be discovered. Inquiries at the home regarding her sister were futile. Mr. Dodge asked that any information regarding Miss Maynard’s relatives or concerning Wilkinson be sent to 133 South Hopkins street, Sayre, Pa..
(Elmira Star Gazette, Thursday, August 24, 1911)
- GIRL FINDS CLUES TO HER PARENTAGE
Binghamton, Aug. 25.—It is expected by Pearl Maynard, of Sayre, the 18-year-old girl who is at present in this city searching for traces of her parents and sisters, that she will soon be successful in her efforts. From the authorities of the Susquehanna Valley home, of which she and her sister, Mabel, were at one time inmates, she learned that her mother and father had resided in Avoca, Steuben County. Her sister was later adopted by Augustus Wilkinson, an Erie engineer, and it was through an acquaintance of Mr. Wilkinson that she learned of the whereabouts of Mabel Maynard. According to the latest information, Mr. Wilkinson is at present in the Soldiers’ home at Bath while Miss Mabel Maynard is the wife of an employe of the Lestershire shoe factory. It is thought, however, that she has left Lestershire but the traces of her present whereabouts may be discovered from former acquaintances in that village.
(Elmira Star Gazette, Friday, August 25, 1911, page 9)
- Klipknocky - Mr. and Mrs. James Young of Sayre Pa. were guests at S.S. Maynard's last Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Young is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard whom they have not seen in about fifteen years. During sickness and bad luck, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard's three daughters were placed in the Bath Children's Home. Only within the past week were they able to discover where two of their daughters are.
(Canaseraga Times, Friday, February 7, 1913)Samantha married Syvilian S. Maynard on 8 Sep 1889 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York. Syvilian (son of Private Isaac Maynard and Betsey A. Maynard) was born in Jul 1860 in Steuben County, New York; died on 30 Apr 1913 in Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Jessie Mabel Maynard
was born on 4 Jul 1890 in Steuben County, New York; died on 2 Nov 1974 in Waverly, Tioga County, New York; was buried in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, Tioga County, New York. - 9. Pearl Dean Maynard
was born in Aug 1893 in Steuben County, New York; died on 3 Oct 1962 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Virgil Rural Cemetery, Virgil, Cortland County, New York. - 10. Clarence Benjamin Maynard
was born on 25 Jul 1898 in Hartsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Jan 1979 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York.
- GIRL FINDS CLUES TO HER PARENTAGE
3. John J. Davis
(1.Francis1) was born on 10 Dec 1869 in Granger, Allegany County, New York; died on 11 Sep 1938 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Notes:
Hornell: John J. Davis, 68, lifelong resident of this city, died Thursday in the home, 59 Center St., following several months illness. Surviving are his widow, three daughters, Miss Ruth Davis, Akron, and the Miss Thelma and Mayburt Davis, Hornell: two sons, Henry and Arthur Davis, Wellsville; a sister, Mrs. Seymour Gilbert, Wellsville.
(Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - June 11, 1938)John married Nellie V. Maynard on 23 Oct 1892 in Burns, Allegany County, New York, and was divorced about 1920. Nellie (daughter of George Henry Maynard and Amelia Marissa) was born on 10 Mar 1876 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Jun 1944 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Marsha Amelia Davis
was born on 21 Dec 1891 in Grove, Allegany County, New York; died on 8 Nov 1918 in Pike, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Lamont Cemetery, Lamont, Wyoming County, New York. - 12. Ruth Irene Davis
was born on 4 Mar 1894 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York; died on 10 Sep 1975 in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida; was buried in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. - 13. Grace Davis
was born on 14 Mar 1897. - 14. Dorothy Mona Davis
was born on 22 Oct 1899 in Burns, Allegany County, New York; died in Jul 1969 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. - 15. Henry George Davis
was born on 11 Aug 1907 in Dalton, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Jan 1992 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenville Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.
John married Lillie Louise Elwood about 1920. Lillie was born on 17 Dec 1883 in Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, New York; died on 25 Nov 1947 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Thelma Davis
was born on 7 Oct 1921 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Feb 1986 in Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York; was buried in Bixby Cemetery, Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York. - 17. John Arthur Davis
was born on 4 Sep 1922 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Sep 1973 in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama; was buried in High Falls Assembly of God Church Cemetery, Geneva County, Alabama. - 18. Mayburt Elizabeth Davis
was born on 22 Dec 1924 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 7 Feb 2000 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.
- 11. Marsha Amelia Davis
4. William L. Davis
(1.Francis1) was born in ca 1872 in Granger, Allegany County, New York. 5. Ellie M. Davis
(1.Francis1) was born in 1875 in Granger, Allegany County, New York. 6. George Davis
(1.Francis1) was born in 1880 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York. 7. Anna Davis
(1.Francis1) was born on 15 Apr 1883 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York; died on 15 Jul 1959 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. Family/Spouse: Seymour Gilbert. Seymour was born on 8 Jul 1877; died on 8 Aug 1959; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
8. Jessie Mabel Maynard
(2.Samantha2, 1.Francis1) was born on 4 Jul 1890 in Steuben County, New York; died on 2 Nov 1974 in Waverly, Tioga County, New York; was buried in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, Tioga County, New York. Notes:
Adopted by Augustus and Anna Wilkinson in 1902.
Jessie married Harry Lee Randall on 25 Dec 1906 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York. Harry was born on 25 Sep 1887 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Jul 1964; was buried in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, Tioga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Pearl Dean Maynard
(2.Samantha2, 1.Francis1) was born in Aug 1893 in Steuben County, New York; died on 3 Oct 1962 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Virgil Rural Cemetery, Virgil, Cortland County, New York. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64128956/pearl-dean-young_hutchings10. Clarence Benjamin Maynard
(2.Samantha2, 1.Francis1) was born on 25 Jul 1898 in Hartsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Jan 1979 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 2 Sep 1943, Hornell, Steuben County, New York; World War II (US) US Army - Corporal Discharged Oct 4, 1945
Notes:
CLARENCE B.MAYNARD
WELLSVILLE - Clarence B. Maynard. 80, died Monday (Jan. 8, 1979) at the Jones Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born July 25,1898 in Allegany County, be was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Maynard was a previous resident of Canaseraga; and had been employed by various dairy farms in the area. There are no known survivors. Friends may call at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, Thursday (Jan. 11,1979) until 2 p.m., at which time funeral services will be held. The Rev. Donald K. Schroeder, pastor of the First Trinity Lutheran Church of Wellsville, will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville.
(Olean Times Herald, Wednesday, January 10, 1979)Clarence married Anna R. Kehl on 8 Mar 1944 in Henrico County, Virginia. Anna (daughter of Simon Kehl and Mary Prollochs) was born in 1888 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Marsha Amelia Davis
(3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 21 Dec 1891 in Grove, Allegany County, New York; died on 8 Nov 1918 in Pike, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Lamont Cemetery, Lamont, Wyoming County, New York. Marsha married William Henry Billings on 10 Nov 1908 in Swain, Allegany County, New York. William was born on 20 Oct 1887 in Castile, Wyoming County, New York; died on 9 Mar 1972; was buried in Lamont Cemetery, Lamont, Wyoming County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Dorothy Marie Billings
was born on 1 Oct 1909 in Castile, Wyoming County, New York; died in 1999; was buried in Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York. - 20. Iola Pearl Billings
was born on 14 Apr 1911 in Castile, Wyoming County, New York; died on 21 Jun 1989. - 21. Nellie M. Billings
was born on 1 Apr 1913 in Pike, Wyoming County, New York.
- 19. Dorothy Marie Billings
12. Ruth Irene Davis
(3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 4 Mar 1894 in Birdsall, Allegany County, New York; died on 10 Sep 1975 in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida; was buried in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. Notes:
Ruth Irene Skinner, 81, of 802 Arthur Ave., Lehigh Acres, died Wednesday. She was born in Birdsall, NY and had moved to Lehigh Acres 15 years ago from Akron, OH. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lehigh Acres. She is survived by her husband, Leslie of Lehigh Acres; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Farnum of Altamonte Springs, FL; two step-daughters, Shirley of Paden City, WV and Mrs. Betty Locke of El Paso, TX; one brother, Henry Davis of Arkport, NY; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be at Farley Chapel with the Rev. Bill Bricker, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lehigh Acres, officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens in Fort Myers.
(Fort Myers News-Press, 9/12/1975)Ruth married Mott Charles Peckham on 30 Oct 1910 in Tuscarora, Livingston County, New York, and was divorced on 30 Jan 1918 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Mott (son of Charles Clinton and Nellie A. Peckham) was born on 17 Oct 1888 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died in Jul 1967 in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Mildred Evelyn Parker
was born on 30 Jan 1913 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York; died on 18 Nov 2007 in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida.
Ruth married James Oscar Platt on 1 Mar 1921 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and was divorced on 18 Dec 1923 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. James was born on 12 Mar 1889 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio; died on 19 Dec 1945 in Meadville Twp, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Ruth married Emory Leslie Skinner on 6 May 1944 in Summit County, Ohio. Emory was born on 12 Feb 1902 in Summit County, Ohio; died on 7 Feb 1976 in Lee County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 22. Mildred Evelyn Parker
13. Grace Davis
(3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 14 Mar 1897. 14. Dorothy Mona Davis
(3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 22 Oct 1899 in Burns, Allegany County, New York; died in Jul 1969 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. 15. Henry George Davis
(3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 11 Aug 1907 in Dalton, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Jan 1992 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenville Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 13 Dec 1943; World War II (US) US Army Discharged 28 May 1944
Notes:
Henry G. Davis, 84, formerly of Kysorville Road in West Sparta died Monday (Jan. 8, 1992) in the Bath VA Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Arkport, Aug. 11, 1907, the son of John and Nellie Maynard Davis, he was a former employee of Hornell Waste Material firm and the Arthur N. Kennedy Farms. He was a World War II veteran of the Army. He is survived by three nephews Bernard Torpey of Portville, Charles Torpey of Cuba and Robert Torpey of Batavia; three foster children Nelson Randall of Massachusetts, James Randall of Mississippi and Jacqueline Kendall of North Carolina. Graveside services will be conducted in the spring at Greenville Cemetery in Howard. There will be no prior calling hours and Hindle Funeral Home of Dansville is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to the family c/o John Wompole, Box 235, Kanona 14856.
(Genesee Country Express, January 16, 1992, p4)16. Thelma Davis
(3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 7 Oct 1921 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 8 Feb 1986 in Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York; was buried in Bixby Cemetery, Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York. 17. John Arthur Davis
(3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 4 Sep 1922 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Sep 1973 in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama; was buried in High Falls Assembly of God Church Cemetery, Geneva County, Alabama. 18. Mayburt Elizabeth Davis
(3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 22 Dec 1924 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 7 Feb 2000 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.
Generation: 4
19. Dorothy Marie Billings
(11.Marsha3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 1 Oct 1909 in Castile, Wyoming County, New York; died in 1999; was buried in Saint Bonaventure Cemetery, Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York. 20. Iola Pearl Billings
(11.Marsha3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 14 Apr 1911 in Castile, Wyoming County, New York; died on 21 Jun 1989. 21. Nellie M. Billings
(11.Marsha3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 1 Apr 1913 in Pike, Wyoming County, New York. 22. Mildred Evelyn Parker
(12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 30 Jan 1913 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York; died on 18 Nov 2007 in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida. Mildred married Thomas Allen Farnum on 17 Aug 1930 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York. Thomas (son of Gordon Willis Farnum and Grace Matilda Allen) was born on 19 May 1911 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York; was christened on 30 Jul 1912 in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Angelica, Allegany County, New York; died on 18 Nov 1985 in Altamonte, Seminole County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Gordon Allen Farnum
was born on 14 Sep 1931 in Belmont, Allegany County, New York; died on 10 Oct 2017 in Louisiana; was buried in Mimosa-Pines South Cemetery, Carlyss, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. - 24. Robert Eugene Farnum
was born on 26 Dec 1935 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York; died on 5 Jul 2005. - 25. Living
- 26. Living
- 27. Living
- 23. Gordon Allen Farnum
Generation: 5
23.
Gordon Allen Farnum
(22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 14 Sep 1931 in Belmont, Allegany County, New York; died on 10 Oct 2017 in Louisiana; was buried in Mimosa-Pines South Cemetery, Carlyss, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Notes:
Gordon grew up in Belmont, New York. After school, he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving as a gunner on a B-29. His service brought him to this area in 1951 where he met and married his wife, Beverly and raised five children. He worked as an electrician in the petrochemical industry and retired after many years of service. He was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. Some years after Beverly’s passing, he reconnected with his school mate from Belmont, Carolyn and they were married in 2007. They continued to be active at church and traveled together to reunions, and/or visit family. He lived a full life - full of family, fun, laughter, kindness, and love! Gordon had a kind and generous heart and was loved by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Carolyn Farnum of Sulphur; his daughters, Gail Bolser and husband, Ken of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Denice Simpson and husband, Bob of Wellington, Florida; sons, Les Farnum and wife, Karen, Tim Farnum and wife, Jody, and Robert Farnum, all of Sulphur; his siblings, Ruth Wheeler, Nancy Helms, and Don Farnum, all of Florida. He was also blessed with 14 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Hoffpauir Farnum; his parents, Thomas Allen and Mildred Peckham Farnum; and a brother, Robert Farnum.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 12, in Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur. The Rev. Sheri Zehner will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.Family/Spouse: Beverly Marie Hoffpauir. Beverly was born on 4 Aug 1932; died on 1 Nov 2004; was buried in Mimosa-Pines South Cemetery, Carlyss, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Gail Farnum
- 29. Denice Farnum
- 30. Les Farnum
- 31. Timothy Farnum
- 32. Robert Farnum
- 28. Gail Farnum
24. Robert Eugene Farnum
(22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 26 Dec 1935 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York; died on 5 Jul 2005. 25. Living
(22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. Living
(22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Living married Sara Virginia Covington on 8 Oct 1971 in Orange County, Florida, and was divorced on 3 Jul 1974 in Pinellas County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Living
(22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Living
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 33. Living
Generation: 6
28. Gail Farnum
(23.Gordon5, 22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)29. Denice Farnum
(23.Gordon5, 22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)30. Les Farnum
(23.Gordon5, 22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)31. Timothy Farnum
(23.Gordon5, 22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)32. Robert Farnum
(23.Gordon5, 22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)33. Living
(27.Living5, 22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Justin Kendall Kalapp
was born on 21 Sep 1986 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida; died on 9 Jan 2022 in Apopka, Orange County, Florida.
- 34. Justin Kendall Kalapp
Generation: 7
34. Justin Kendall Kalapp
(33.Living6, 27.Living5, 22.Mildred4, 12.Ruth3, 3.John2, 1.Francis1) was born on 21 Sep 1986 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida; died on 9 Jan 2022 in Apopka, Orange County, Florida.
