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Agnes Mae Peasley
1. Agnes Mae Peasley was born on 9 Dec 1879 in Burns, Allegany County, New York; died on 24 Nov 1934 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Agnes married Milton C. Holbrook on 09 Dec 1897 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Milton (son of James Martin Holbrook and Julia Elizabeth Sterner) was born on 4 Jan 1878 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 1 May 1957 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Arthur James Holbrook
was born on 24 Dec 1898 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 08 May 1971 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. - 3. Earl E. Holbrook
was born on 18 Mar 1902 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 4 Jun 1979. - 4. Helen Holbrook
was born on 30 Oct 1915 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York.
- 2. Arthur James Holbrook
Generation: 2
2. Arthur James Holbrook
(1.Agnes1) was born on 24 Dec 1898 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 08 May 1971 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
A service was conducted in the Baird-Hindle Funeral Home Tuesday for Arthur J. Holbrook, 72, of Stones Falls Rd. who died Saturday (May 8, 1971) in Dansville Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Holbrook was born in Beechville, N.Y., but had resided in this area most of his life. He was a track foreman for the Pittsburg, Shawmut and Northern Railroad for many years. He was employed at Foster Wheeler Corp. before his retirement in 1959.
Surviving are his wife, Edna Hughes Holbrook; seven daughters, Mrs. William (Alice) Mott of Palmyra, Mrs. Betty O'Neil of Jamestown, Mrs. Meme (Viola) Storelli and Mrs. James (Mae) Henry both of Rochester, Mrs. Adrian (Jessie) Gilbert, Mrs. Keith (Nellie) Harold and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Paulman, all of Dansville; three sons, Raymond Holbrook of Jamestown, Charles Holbrook of Burns and Edward Fox of South Dansville; one sister, Mrs. Harland (Helen) Pressler of Conesus; one brother, Earl Holbrook of Bliss; 65 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery. (GCE, May 13, 1971, p8)Arthur married Edna Lara Hughes about 1917. Edna (daughter of Frank L. Hughes and Minnie Hoffman) was born on 16 Apr 1898 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 21 Nov 1987 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Mae Holbrook
- 6. Betty Holbrook
- 7. Shirley Holbrook
- 8. Alice Holbrook
was born in 1918. - 9. Frances Holbrook
was born in 1919; died in 1959. - 10. Jessie Holbrook
was born in 1921. - 11. Viola Holbrook
was born in 1923. - 12. Charles Holbrook
was born in 1926. - 13. Nellie M. Holbrook
was born on 30 Mar 1926 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Aug 1999 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. - 14. Raymond Earl Holbrook
was born on 19 Jan 1932 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York. - 15. Clair Allen Holbrook
was born on 6 Jun 1938 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 1 May 1965 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York.
- 5. Mae Holbrook
3. Earl E. Holbrook
(1.Agnes1) was born on 18 Mar 1902 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 4 Jun 1979. Earl married Elizabeth Agnes Peasley about 1925. Elizabeth (daughter of Arthur Marion Peasley and Harriet Maynard) was born about 1907 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. James Holbrook
was born in 1925; died in Aug 1987. - 17. Arthur C. Holbrook
was born on 21 Dec 1926 in West Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 23 Dec 2006 in Bath, Steuben County, New York. - 18. Carl Holbrook
was born in 1928. - 19. Milton L. Holbrook
was born on 27 Apr 1929 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 19 Aug 2000 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. - 20. Dorothy Holbrook
was born about 1935.
- 16. James Holbrook
4. Helen Holbrook
(1.Agnes1) was born on 30 Oct 1915 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Helen married Harland Pressler about 1940. Harland was born in 1909; died in 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Elizabeth Pressler
- 22. Milton Pressler
- 23. Mary Ann Pressler
- 24. Kenneth Pressler
- 25. Barbara Pressler
- 26. Margaret Pressler
- 27. Harold Pressler
- 28. William Pressler
- 21. Elizabeth Pressler
Generation: 3
5. Mae Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)Notes:
Of Dansville,NY 1999.
Family/Spouse: John Dick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: James Henry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Betty Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)Notes:
Of Watertown,NY in 1999.
Family/Spouse: Daniel O'Neil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Daniel O'Neil, Jr.
- 32. Robin O'Neil
Family/Spouse: Willis Ketchel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 31. Daniel O'Neil, Jr.
7. Shirley Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)Family/Spouse: Mr. Greenfield. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Shirley married Robert Paulman about 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
8. Alice Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1918. Notes:
Alice and William had seven children(unknown). Living in East
Palmyra,NY in 1999.Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Frances Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1919; died in 1959. Notes:
Frances and Fred had three children and lived in Dansville. Frances
was killed in an auto accident. Fred is a brother to Alice's husband,
William Mott.Family/Spouse: Fred Mott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Jessie Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1921. Notes:
Lived in Dansville and had no children. In Rochester in 1999.
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Jessie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Viola Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1923. Notes:
Living in Rocheter in 1999
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12. Charles Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1926. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Kendall Holbrook
- 36. Charles Holbrook, Jr
- 37. Roger Holbrook
- 35. Kendall Holbrook
13. Nellie M. Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 30 Mar 1926 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 8 Aug 1999 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Nellie and her husband owned and operated Harold's Taxi Service in Dansville. They lived on Washington Street in the village of Dansville. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and cooking. When she died she had 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
(Livingston County News, Geneseo, New York 12 August 1999)Family/Spouse: James Humphrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. James Humphrey, Jr.
- 39. Sue Ette Humphrey
- 40. Gerald Humphrey
- 41. Wayne Humphrey
- 42. William Humphrey
- 43. Robin Humphrey
- 44. David Humphrey
- 45. Gary Humphrey
Nellie married Keith Harold on 10 May 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 38. James Humphrey, Jr.
14. Raymond Earl Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 19 Jan 1932 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Of Ozone,Fl in 1987
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. Living
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. Living
15. Clair Allen Holbrook
(2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 6 Jun 1938 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 1 May 1965 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
A funeral service was conducted in the Baird Funeral Home yesterday for Clair A. Holbrook, 26, who died in his home at Dansville RD2 Saturday (May 1, 1965).
Dr. Harold F. Hulbert of Dansville, Livingston County coroner, has issued a certificate of death by suicide.
The Rev. Paul E. Newcomb officiated. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery.
Mr. Holbrook was a member of the 1959 graduating class of Dansville Central High School and also served with the New York State National Guard unit in Geneseo. He was employed as an attendant at Craig Colony and Hospital, Sonyea.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Holbrook; seven sisters, Mrs. Alice Mott of Palmyra, Mrs. Jennie Gilbert and Mrs. Shirley Paulman both of Dansville, Mrs. Viola Hampton, Mrs. Nellie Humphrey, Mrs. Mae Dick and Mrs. Betty O?Neill all of Dansville; three brothers, Charles Holbrook of Dansville, Raymond Holbrook of Macedon and Edward Fox of Dansville; nieces and nephews. (DB, May 4, 1965, p1)
16. James Holbrook
(3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1925; died in Aug 1987. Family/Spouse: Wanneta Alvord. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. James Holbrook
- 53. Donald Holbrook
- 54. Gordon Holbrook
- 55. Janet Holbrook
- 56. Janice Holbrook
- 57. Marie Holbrook
- 58. Carol Holbrook
- 59. Joan Holbrook
- 60. John Holbrook
- 61. Wendy Holbrook
- 62. Larry Holbrook
- 52. James Holbrook
17. Arthur C. Holbrook
(3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 21 Dec 1926 in West Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 23 Dec 2006 in Bath, Steuben County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 1944-1946; World War II US Navy
Notes:
ARKPORT/WEST SPARTA - Arthur C. Holbrook, 80, passed away peacefully, Saturday (Dec. 23, 2006) at the Bath VA Medical Center.
Arthur was born Dec. 21, 1926 in West Sparta, a son of Earl and Elizabeth (Peasley) Holbrook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in W.W.II., from 1944 to 1946. He married Mabel Jamison on April 30, 1949 in Dansville; she survives. He was a heavy equipment operator and worked construction for many years. He was a member of the Construction Workers Union Local #832 in Rochester.
Arthur enjoyed gardening and tending his flowers, but most of all he loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mabel; his children, Daniel (Linda) Holbrook of Kentucky, Wayne Holbrook of Mt. Morris, Lori (Sid) Henry of Dansville and Jeffrey (Michele) Holbrook of Glendale, Ariz.; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Potter of Little Genesee; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At Arthur's request, there will be no calling or funeral service. The family wishes that donations be made to any charity of the donor's choice in memory of Arthur C. Holbrook. Arrangements are with the Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home, 73 Main St., Dansville.
Arthur married Mabel Jamison on 30 Apr 1949 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
18. Carl Holbrook
(3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1) was born in 1928. Notes:
Carl's wife is a sister to his brother James' wife. Carl and Tella
had five children(unknown).Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Milton L. Holbrook
(3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1) was born on 27 Apr 1929 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 19 Aug 2000 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 1952; Korean War US Army
Notes:
Milton L. Holbrook, 71, of Main St., Dansville died Saturday evening,
Aug. 19, 2000 at home unexpectedly after a long illness. He was born
April 27, 1929 in Sparta, N.Y., the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth
A. (Peasley) Holbrook. He was married to Elizabeth A. (Schultz)
Holbrook who survives.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and had been
employed at the former Blum Shoe Factory prior to entering the
service. Following the service, he was employed at the former Kelly
Bros. Nursery in Dansville.
Milton was predeceased by a brother Jim Holbrook and one grandchild,
Shannon Schneckenburger. Besides his wife Elizabeth, he is survived by
three daughters, Carol Jean Trejo and Jane Pierce, both of Dansville
and Debra (Steve) Schneckenburger of West Henrietta; two brothers,
Arthur (Jean) Holbrook of Dansville and Carl (Evelyn) Holbrook of
Lockport, N.Y.; one sister, Dorothy Potter of Scio, N.Y.; seven
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private at the Chamberlin Funeral Home, Inc.,
73 Main St., Dansville with the Rev. Jamie Stevens officiating. Burial
will be in Greenmount Cemetery, DansvillenFamily/Spouse: Elizabeth A. Schultz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 67. Carol Jean Holbrook
- 68. Jane Holbrook
- 69. Deborah Holbrook
20. Dorothy Holbrook
(3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1) was born about 1935. Notes:
Dorothy had one child with Jack and five with Frank. of Scio,NY in
2000Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. Elizabeth Pressler
(4.Helen2, 1.Agnes1)22. Milton Pressler
(4.Helen2, 1.Agnes1)23. Mary Ann Pressler
(4.Helen2, 1.Agnes1)Family/Spouse: Jerry Toland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Kenneth Pressler
(4.Helen2, 1.Agnes1)25. Barbara Pressler
(4.Helen2, 1.Agnes1)26. Margaret Pressler
(4.Helen2, 1.Agnes1)27. Harold Pressler
(4.Helen2, 1.Agnes1)28. William Pressler
(4.Helen2, 1.Agnes1)
Generation: 4
29. Living
(5.Mae3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)30. Living
(5.Mae3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)31. Daniel O'Neil, Jr.
(6.Betty3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)32. Robin O'Neil
(6.Betty3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)33. Living
(7.Shirley3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)34. Living
(7.Shirley3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)35. Kendall Holbrook
(12.Charles3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)36. Charles Holbrook, Jr
(12.Charles3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)37. Roger Holbrook
(12.Charles3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 70. Living
- 70. Living
38. James Humphrey, Jr.
(13.Nellie3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)39. Sue Ette Humphrey
(13.Nellie3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)Family/Spouse: Mr. Justice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
40. Gerald Humphrey
(13.Nellie3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)41. Wayne Humphrey
(13.Nellie3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)42. William Humphrey
(13.Nellie3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)43. Robin Humphrey
(13.Nellie3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)Family/Spouse: Paula Kimbel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
44. David Humphrey
(13.Nellie3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)45. Gary Humphrey
(13.Nellie3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)46. Living
(14.Raymond3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)47. Living
(14.Raymond3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)48. Living
(14.Raymond3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)49. Living
(14.Raymond3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)50. Living
(14.Raymond3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)51. Living
(14.Raymond3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)52. James Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)53. Donald Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)54. Gordon Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)55. Janet Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)56. Janice Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)57. Marie Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)58. Carol Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)59. Joan Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)60. John Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)61. Wendy Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)Other Events and Attributes:
- Contact Info: wendyloowho46@yahoo.com; Address:
133 Brawley Street
Chester, SC 29706
803-379-4700
- Contact Info: wendyloowho46@yahoo.com; Address:
62. Larry Holbrook
(16.James3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)63. Living
(17.Arthur3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)64. Living
(17.Arthur3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)65. Living
(17.Arthur3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)66. Living
(17.Arthur3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)67. Carol Jean Holbrook
(19.Milton3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)Family/Spouse: Mr. Trejo. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
68. Jane Holbrook
(19.Milton3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)Family/Spouse: Mr. Pierce. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
69. Deborah Holbrook
(19.Milton3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)Family/Spouse: Steve Schneckenburger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 5
70. Living
(37.Roger4, 12.Charles3, 2.Arthur2, 1.Agnes1)71. Shannon Schneckenburger
(69.Deborah4, 19.Milton3, 3.Earl2, 1.Agnes1)
