Ann Eliza Sleight

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In a newspaper article recognizing Ann Eliza's 87th birthday, the following is written; "In a century-old house overflowing with antique furniture brought from England in the Sloop Nancy, owned by a sea-going ancestor, Mrs. Ann Eliza Briggs of Honeoye yesterday observed her 87th birthday.....As one of the oldest living inhabitants of that region, this octogenarian can recall as a child the flurry of excitement in that locality during the abolition period. The line of underground stations for runaway slaves extended across that stretch(Honeoye) of the country(Honeoye) and cellars of neighbors became temporary hiding places for the fugitives. The village of Honeoye was a center of activity during the Civil War period and Mrs. Briggs remembers the large contingent of soldiers that marched away to war. Born in the vicinity of Canandaigua in 1851, she was educated at a select school conducted during that period in Honeoye."

Two years later her obituary read; "Ann Eliza Briggs, 89, died in the home of her son, Harry Briggs, in Honeoye, Wednesday, after a long illness, She was born in Canandaigua and spent most of her life in this vicinity. She was on of the oldest residents of this locality. She was active in te Honeoye Congregational Church, of which she was a member, and the Ladies Aid. She leaves two sons, Harry and Irving, the latter of Rush; a sister Althea Boylan of Seattle,Wash.; a brother John B. Sleight of the town of Richmond; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews, Funeral will be held in the home of Harry Briggs at 2pm Sunday, with burial in Lake View Cemetery, Honeoye."

Ann married Zachary Jedediah Briggs on 25 Oct 1871 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Zachary (son of Cyrus Briggs and Emeline A. McMichael) was born on 13 Feb 1849 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; died on 19 Dec 1924 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert Bacon Jr., assault second degree, consisting of blows with a pop bottle on Irving C. Briggs' head at Honeoye, December 2d; not guilty, bail $500.
(ONTABIO REPOSITORY-MESSENGER, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1904)

Honeoye — Irving Briggs. 78, former resident here, and a brother of Harry Briggs, died at the home of his stepdaughter, Miss Elizabeth P. Swan. In Buffalo Feb. 2. His body was brought to Honeoye where services were held Sunday at the Congregational Church. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery.
(VICTOR HERALD, VICTOR, N.Y., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1951)

Irving married Jennie Dunham in 1912 in Ontario County, New York. Jennie (daughter of Charles E. Dunham and Mary Lorette Wilson) was born on 20 Nov 1869 in New York; died on 16 Dec 1948 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Flower Fadeth - So faded and perished by the dread disease, pneumonia, Fannie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Briggs, on Thursday, March 29th, aged twelve and one half years. Seldom have the hearts of the people gone out in deeper sympathy than to this afflicted family, who are now bereft of their only and well-be-loved daughter. Not alone will her place in the union and Sunday school be vacant, but all will miss the bright face and sunny smile of Fannie Briggs. Clothed in white and lying in a casket of purest white, amid flowers (fit emblems of immortality), Fannie was laid to rest in the cemetery at Lake View. Her funeral heald at the Congregational Church on Saturday, was attended by a large concourse of people.
(Livonia Gazette, April 6, 1888)

"Come not again, dear child. If thou - By and chance couldst break that vow - Of silence at thy last hour made; - If to this grim life unafraid - Thou couldst return, and melt the frost - Wherein thy bright limo's power was lost, - Still would I whisper since so fair - This silent comradeship we share - Yes, whisper ' mid the unbidden rain - Of tears: 'Come not, come not again!'"

Died:
Died of Acute Typhoid Pneumonia after 10 days.

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Harry Franklin Briggs, lifelong resident of Honeoye, passed away at Rochester on Nov. 16. Mr. Briggs was born in the town of Richmond, May 20, 1877, a son of Zachary and Anne 'Eliza Sleight Briggs, and his entire life has been spent in that town. During the past three years he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Edward Haynes of Arkport. His wife was the late Lillian M. Staley Briggs. Funeral services were held at the Brown Funeral Home at Honeoye, on Saturday at 2pm. with Masonic services on Friday at 8pm. Mr. Briggs was a charter member of Honeoye Valley Grange, and of the Honeoye Masonic Lodge of which he was also past master. Burial was in the family lot in Lake View Cemetery. The Rev. Luther Cross, pastor of Arkport Presbyterian Church, officiated. Besides his daughter, Mrs. Edward Haynes of Arkport. he leaves one son, Charles Briggs of Rochester, and four grandchildren.
(THE LIVONIA GAZETTE. LIVONIA. N. Y., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 24, 1955)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98775927/harry_franklin-briggs

Harry married Lillian Mae Staley on 3 Jul 1901 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York. Lillian (daughter of Isaac W. Staley and Rebecca E. Sanford) was born on 08 Sep 1871 in Kingsbourgh, Fulton County, New York; died on 3 Apr 1953 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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School teacher for many years - graduated from Geneseo Normal School. Taught primarily at Arkport school.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74512173/fannie_eliza-haynes

Fannie married Edward Christian Haynes on 19 Apr 1930 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Edward (son of Lloyd Jesse Haynes and Ella Caroline Lander) was born on 12 Aug 1905 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was christened on 2 Dec 1906 in Perkinsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 13 May 1984 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles was a general forman at Eastman Kodak Company. He was also a member of the Honeoye Masonic Lodge.

Charles married Letah Louise Flood on 25 Aug 1928 in Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. Letah (daughter of Thomas Downing Flood and Carrie Adelia Belcher) was born on 12 Apr 1909 in Richmond, Ontario County, New York; died on 23 Jun 2005 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Honeoye, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Allan Briggs, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 2, 2018. He was born on September 29, 1935 in Rochester, NY to the late Charles and Letah Briggs.
He was a long time member of Southport Christian Church (Tapestry Church, Disciples of Christ).
He graduated from Ohio Northern University with a bachelors of science degree in Education.He was a longtime math teacher in Indiana and Ohio
Survivors include his loving wife, Betty L. Briggs; three children, Timothy R. Briggs, Robert W. Briggs and Julie A. Briggs Estes; four grandchildren; Kaity R. Schlegel (Estes), Lauren E. Estes, Meagan M. Estes, and Elijah J. Briggs, two great grandchildren, Louise J. Schlegel and Conrad S. Schlegel and a brother, James T. Briggs of Honeoye, NY.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father Charles and Letah Briggs
A Memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Tapestry Church | A Disciples of Christ Congregation.

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Published Obituary
Joel William Burdett, aged 2 months, passed peacefully in the arms of his loving mother on the evening of June 26, 2012 at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Joel came into this world much earlier than planned on April 24, 2012 in Shenandoah, Texas and weighed at birth 1 pound, 12 ounces.
Joel put up a tough fight with every issue that was put in his path and bounced back more times than anyone expected. In the end, there were too many obstacles for his little body to handle.
He found comfort in holding his mother’s finger and listening to her voice every day. His favorite game was peek-a-boo, and he seemed to enjoy keeping his doctors and nurses on their toes. He will be missed by all who knew him and those who prayed for him all across the country.
Joel William was the son of Andrew and Rebecca (Walker) Burdett of New Caney, Texas. He is also survived by his half-brother, Drew Burdett; his maternal grandparents, William and Kathleen Walker, of Conroe, Texas; and his paternal grandparents, James and Anna Burdett, of Geneseo, New York.
In lieu of flowers, we would be honored if you would direct donations to the Ronald McDonald House in your area, as they allowed us to spend all the time we wanted with our little peanut.



Notes from Joel's Mother:
I kept a journal of thoughts for Joel, sort of like letters to him. It's the same journal where I kept copious notes regarding his day to day progress, so when the doctors did rounds I really felt a part of things. I sang the Sunshine song, played peek-a-boo, and held his hand for hours on end. Joel was my life.

Andrew has been the rock, the glue that kept us all stable. He lifted our family in our darkest times and always kept hope alive. He was always there with unrelenting love and support, gave Joel "pep talks" before surgeries, and provided great comfort to every member of our family.

Joel was blessed to have a big brother. But Drew's not just any big brother, he's the best big brother a baby could ever hope to have. He accepted Joel into his heart with open arms. It's so fitting that Drew should share a picture with Joel of R2-D2 and C-3PO from Star Wars. Unable to speak, R2-D2 communicates through a series of beeps and alarms like Joel did, and C-3PO understands and guards over him, just like Drew did. This brother's love was undeniable.

Joel was also blessed to have terrific grandparents, both near and far. They rallied around us, surpassing all others with their love and support. This love can only be described as unconditional. Their presence brought comfort to young Joel as well as provided sturdy support for us as parents as we faced insurmountable obstacles. Their selflessness and time communicated volumes to all of us. Their devotion was clear.

In addition to those at the service, Joel has extended family and friends who have lovingly provided support from across the miles.

No one can deny the overwhelming effect this small child had on all who touched his life. Starting his journey in The Woodlands, Joel melted the hearts of the doctors, nurses, and staff. Even after he'd left their care, they reached out to him and his family. When Joel was transferred to the facility downtown, he managed to soften the hearts of a new medical staff, who day after day witnessed the incredibly brave journey of a boy too young for this world. He defeated the odds and broke more barriers than anyone could imagine. His days with us have been truly divine. In his darkest days, he fought through and stayed strong; his strength enabling us as a family to survive another loss in our lives. An infant of only a few pounds, Joel provided support to us as we grieved, thus helping us to pull through and prepare for what was to come. But as days went by, Joel's spirit could no longer be contained in his frail young body.

Joel's time with us was brief yet equally profound. He has touched our lives and made us all better people in the eyes of God. And for that, we must be truly grateful.

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