Elizabeth Reed

Notes:

Sister of John Reed I, of Sparta

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Sweeton. Benjamin was born in 1762 in New Jersey; died in 1840 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Erwin Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lucy Sanford on 15 Sep 1835 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York. Lucy (daughter of Elisaph Sanford and Rebecca Wheeler) was born on 6 Sep 1811 in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York; died on 7 Sep 1846 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Letitia Atkins about 1850. Letitia was born in 1823; was buried in Erwin Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Deliah parted from Daniel after 1860 and she went to Michigan to live with her Reed children. The Roberts boys remained in Sparta with their father.

Family/Spouse: Ezekiel Sanford Reed. Ezekiel (son of John Reed and Chloe Sanford) was born in 1803 in Dryden, Tompkins County, New York; died on 09 May 1841 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Lower Reed's Corners Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Delilah married Daniel C. Roberts about 1843 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. Daniel (son of John Roberts and Elizabeth VanCamp) was born in ca 1817 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 23 Jul 1892 in Burns, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Canaseraga Cemetery, Burns, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 9 Aug 1862, Conesus, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) 136th New York Infantry Regt., Co.E Discharged for disability, May 16, 1863, at convalescent Camp, near Fairfax Seminary, Va

Notes:

Benjamin Sweeten died at the home of his brother in Pittsford on Sunday, aged 71 years. He was born in Springwater in 1838, raised a farmer and always followed that occupation until a year ago when he sold his farm in the town of Mt. Morris where he had lived many years, since which time he had made his home with his brother. Two weeks ago he was stricken with paralysis which affected nearly all his body and he was unable to speak.
Mr. Sweeten enlisted in August, 1863, in Co. E, One Hundred Thirty-Sixth N.Y.V., and served faithfully for seven months when he was given an honorable discharge for a disability incurred in the service. He was a member of Seth N. Hedges Post and always took an active interest in its affairs, never being absent from a meeting or a gathering if he was close enough to attend. He was a man of singularly cheery disposition, always seeing the funny things in life and by his laugh imparting cheer to others. He had an extensive acquaintance in Springwater where he lived several years and also in Mt. Morris and in Dansville, and he was of such a sociable nature that he never failed to call on his friends whenever he visited in these places. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Orville Moose of this village and Mrs. Miles Amos of Springwater and a brother, Amos Sweeten in Pittsford. His wife who was Miss Selina Harris of Springwater died fifteen years ago. The remains were brought to the home of his daughter on Quay street Monday night and funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. W.R. Brown to officiate and the Grand Army services to be conducted at the grave.
(The Dansville Express, Thursday, April 21, 1910)

Benjamin married Salinda Harris on 9 Jul 1867 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York. Salinda (daughter of Deacon William Harris and Mary Sanford) was born on 22 Sep 1851 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 23 Mar 1895 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Erwin Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 10 Sep 1864, Springwater, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) 188th New York Infantry Regt., Co.D Discharged 11Jul1865

Imos married Cornelia A. Thornell on 24 Dec 1868. Cornelia was born on 20 Nov 1841 in Pittsford, Monroe County, New York; died on 9 Jan 1873 in Pittsford, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ella Nash. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah Fronk. Sarah (daughter of Samuel William Fronk and Rebecca Steffy) was born in 1858 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died in 1893 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Kidd-Fronk Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Fronk. Mary (daughter of Samuel William Fronk and Rebecca Steffy) was born in 1860 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 3 Dec 1917 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Pleasant Valley West Cemetery, Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Henry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Sweeten died suddenly at the residence of Wm. Kuhn in this town Tuesday morning from a hemorrhage of the lungs. He was the son of the late Wm B. Sweeten and was born in the town of Springwater. His age was 42 years. He had been sick for some time and was cared for at the home of Mrs. Whitlock for some time but six weeks ago he was taken to the home of his brother William Sweeten. The day before he died he was taken over to Mr. Kuhn's to stay a few days as it was thought a change would do him good, but the end came suddenly and he died in Mrs. Kuhn's arms. He was a half brother of Benj. Sweeten of Mt. Morris. Funeral services are to be held today at Wm. Sweeten's and he will be buried on his own lot in the Irwin cemetery near Webster's Crossing.
(Dansville Express, Dansville, Livingston County, New York, Thursday, June 1, 1899)

Notes:

Abner and Harriet removed to Decatur,Mich., there they had two
daughters.

Family/Spouse: Abner S. Wise. Abner was born in 1830 in New Jersey; died on 29 Dec 1891 in Van Buren County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died of paralysis at Decatur, Michigan, Jan. 18th, Mrs. Sarah A. Dunning, formerly a resident of East Sparta [NY].
(The Advertiser of Dansville, Livingston County, New York), Jane 30, 1873)

Sarah became the third wife of Erastus F. Dunning in 1853. The marriage produced one son.

Sarah married Erastus F. Dunning in 1853. Erastus was born on 1 Jul 1819 in New Jersey; died on 25 Oct 1887 in Van Buren County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niles Daily Sun, Monday, April 10, 1911, page 1, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

LAST SUMMONS COMES TO OLD CITIZEN
B.S. Reed, Retired Merchant, Dead after a long Illness
GREAT CHURCH WORKER
Had Been in Ill Health for Three Years

Benjamin S. Reed, a highly respected resident of Niles, passed away about 11:30 o'clock Saturday evening at his home 1606 Oak street. Mr. Reed had been in poor health for about two years but had been acutely ill but a few days prior to his death. The cause is attributed to uraemic poisoning.

Mr. Reed was born in New York state, Jan. 4, 1836. He came to this section when a young man and since resided at different points in this vicinity.

Prior to 1860 Mr. Reed was emplyyed as a clerk in Perkins Morris' dry goods store. In 1860 he went to Cass county where he resided on a farm for two years and then returned to Niles to engaged in the dry goods business with his brother-in-law, Ezra Post, now of Denver, Col., as a partner, under the firm name of Reed & Post.

A few years later the firm was dissolved and Mr. Reed continued alone in business until 1886 when he closed out and went to New Carlisle and from there to Jones, Mich.

Mr. Reed returned to Niles in 1902 and has since continued to reside here.

Mr. Reed was married to Miss Cordelia Randall a sister of M.P. Randall 51 years ago, and she survives him.

Mr. Reed has always taken a prominent part in the affairs of the Baptist church of this city. He was a member of the board of trustees and of the building committee when the present edifice was erected. He was peculiarly successful in church work and his advice and assistance was sought by those . . . [article ends and is not continued]

Notes:

After divorcing her husband she retuned to Sparta where he was known
as Miss Lilla Reed.

Family/Spouse: Mr. Dunning. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 28 Aug 1862, Sparta, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) 136th New York Infantry Regt., Co.I Took part in the Battles of Chancellorville and other numerous fights. Discharged 20 Jun 1865

Notes:

1910, resided in Dansville,Livingston Co.,NY

Elmina married Charles Orville Moose on 19 Aug 1888. Charles (son of Charles Wilson Moose and Mary Hirsh) was born on 1 Aug 1865 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Mar 1938 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910, residing in Wayland,NY

Emma married Miles W. Amos on 18 Aug 1895 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York. Miles (son of Robert Amos and Matilda Fronk) was born on 16 Sep 1866 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; died on 12 Feb 1944 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alta married Earl Kenneth Kinney on 2 Apr 1907 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Earl (son of Philip L. Kinney and Ophelia Shull) was born on 14 Jul 1887 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 10 Jan 1952 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Richard Kinney, 78, of the Perkinsville Road died Wednesday (Mar. 7, 1990) in Noyes Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Jan. 8.

Born Sept. 17, 1911, in Dansville, a son of Earl and Alta Moose Kinney, he was married May 1, 1937, to Eloise Kiefer who survives. Prior to retirement, he had worked many years as a bricklayer through Local 12, Bricklayers Union, of Corning. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Joanne Dodd of Dansville; three grand-children and three great-grandsons; six brothers, Wayne of Wayland, Robert and Charles, both of Dansville, David of Tannersville, Neil of Hume and Philip Reid of Canaseraga; a sister, Patricia Carmody of Dansville; nieces and nephews.

A service was conducted in the Chamberlin Funeral Home of Dansville Saturday afternoon; with the Rev. Paul Shoop officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dansville Ambulance Fund. (GCE, March 15, 1990, p4)

Richard married Catherine Eloise Kiefer on 1 May 1937. Catherine (daughter of William Frederick Kiefer and Elizabeth Sophia Conrad) was born on 22 Oct 1917 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 31 Mar 2002 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carrie L. Green. Carrie was born on 31 Dec 1918; died on 2 Apr 2009 in Canaseraga, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Canaseraga Cemetery, Burns, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army - Pacific Theater

Notes:

Dansville, N.Y. - Charles O. Kinney, 89, formerly of Dansville passed away Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 20, 2010) at the Vincent House in Wayland after a brief illness.
He was born in Dansville, on Oct. 24, 1920, a son of the late Earl and Alta (Moose) Kinney. On Oct. 12, 1943, he was married to Elsie (McCollister) Kinney who predeceased him on Aug. 1, 1998. He was also predeceased by siblings, Robert, Kenneth, Richard, Reid, Dorlan, Neil and Wayne Kinney, Treva Hepfner and Vesta Chapman.
Charlie worked at Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation in Dansville for 41 years, retiring in 1982; he was also part-time projectionist for the Legion Theater in Wayland. A graduate of Dansville High School, he served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Growing up in Stony Brook State Park in Dansville, where his father was superintendent, Charlie and his 11 brothers and sisters enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities including, fishing, hunting and swimming. Sports were always important to him; in high school he played football, basketball and baseball. He always claimed his nickname ?Speed? came from swiftness of foot, but others have reported that it had more to do with his relative lack of speed getting to classes on time.
Charlie was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter, gardener, bowler, horseshoe pitcher, card player and an excellent dancer. He enjoyed music and could often be found at local concerts and dances. He liked to watch all sorts of sports on TV, particularly baseball and football. He was a member of the Daniel Goho Post No. 87 of the American Legion, the Dansville Fish and Game Club, Frank J. Casbolt No. 6780 of the VFW, IAM Local No. 1442, Powers Inn Club, the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 1130, the Wayland Rod & Gun Club, and the Keshequa (Sonyea) Golf Club where he counted his ?Hole in One? on No. 2 as one of his greatest achievements.
He is survived by four daughters, Jeanne King of Wayland, Janice (Dieter) Rellier of Kansas City, Marlene Moomaw of Rochester, Ann (Lee Rockers) Kinney, also of Kansas City; five sons, C. Michael (Marilyn) Kinney of Warsaw, Alan Kinney of Wayland, Kevin (Kathy) Kinney of Eugene, Ore., Ronald (Becky) Kinney of DeBary, Fla., and Dennis (Lisa) Kinney of Rochester; a brother, David Kinney of Tannersville; and a sister, Fern Carmody of Dansville; 20 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Charlie was a friend to all, and was a good father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He was loved much and will be greatly missed by all.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St., Dansville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul?s Lutheran Church, 21 Clara Barton St. in Dansville. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Wayland. Online remembrances may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, N.Y. 14572 or Return a Gift to Wildlife, c/o NYSDEC, 50 Wolf Rd., Albany, N.Y. 12233.

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

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

Fern married Bernard J. Carmody in 1940. Bernard was born on 21 Nov 1905; died on 5 Aug 1960; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Arthur Duane Chapman. Arthur was born on 11 Nov 1931 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 11 Dec 1998 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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