George Henry Staley

George married Hannah Margaret Peters in 1850 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. Hannah (daughter of Richard Peters and Helena Magdalena Ercanbrach) was born on 27 Feb 1818 in Halfmoon, Saratoga County, New York; died on 05 Apr 1902 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; was buried in Staley-Peters-Ercanbrack Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Richard H. Staley died at his home No. 2 John street, Johnstown, yesterday morning at 9:30 o’clock, of apoplexy, aged 61 years. Mr. Staley was born in the working settlement, Argersinger & Co.’s mills, a few days ago, and since that time has constantly grown worse, until the end came. He was born and has always lived in the town of Johnstown, moving to the city about seven years ago. Since that time he has been a faithful employee of Miller, Argersinger & Co.’s mills. He was an honest and ready to work. He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Gloversville.
The deceased was good natured and free hearted and liked by every one who knew him. He was an influential Republican and had been active in behalf of his party and its candidates.
A great many friends will learn of his death with deep regret.
Besides his widow, he is survived by three sons, Herbert, George and Ralph, and one daughter, Lena, all of Johnstown; one brother, Jacob W. Staley of Sammonsville and one sister, Ida E. Dyer of Detroit, Mich.
The funeral will be held from the late home Tuesday afternoon at four o’clock. Rev. M. De Losslump officiating, assisted by Rev. C. H. Merrill. Interment will be made in the Fern Dale cemetery.
(Gloversville Daily Leader, July 27 1903)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210195604/richard-h-staley

Family/Spouse: Lillian M. Spencer. Lillian was born in Dec 1854 in New York; died in Apr 1945 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York; was buried in Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Ida E. Dye
Word was received in this city that the death of Mrs. Ida E. Dye occurred at the home of a relative at Council Bluffs, Iowa, at noon today. The deceased left this section in October last to make an extended trip through the western states. She intended to go to Oregon and to spend the winter in California. Only two days ago she was attacked with pneumonia, which caused her death. The deceased, who was 52 years of age, was a daughter of George H. and Hannah Staley of Rockwood and she resided until two years ago, when she took up her residence with her brother, Jacob W. Staley. She was well known and highly respected throughout the community. She is survived by her brother, Jacob W. Staley of Sammonsville.
(Fulton County Republican, Johnstown NY, January 18, 1906)

Family/Spouse: Orrin Loomis Dye. Orrin was born in 1849 in New York; died on 25 Feb 1872 in Fulton County, New York; was buried in Rockwood Rural Cemetery, Ephratah, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JACOB STALEY, AGED 84, DIES
Former Member of Water Board Had Been in Ill Health Three Years

Jacob W. Staley, 84, of 113 Burton street, a resident of Fulton County and former member of the Johnstown Board of Water Commissioners, died yesterday morning about 10 at the Holden Convalescent Home, Gloversville.

He had been in failing health about three years with a complication of diseases and had been a patient in the Holden Home for seven weeks.

Mr. Staley was born in Rockwood November 6, 1856, son of George Henry Staley and Hannah (Peters) Staley. He was married in 1882 to Anna Beake, of Sammonsville, who passed away about four weeks ago on May 15.

Mr. Staley followed farming until removing to Johnstown in 1913 when he retired. He served for a number of years as assessor in the Town of Johnstown and several terms in the water board of the city.

He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran church and was a former member of Lodge 80, I. O. O. F.

The survivors are two sons, Harry A. Staley, clerk in the Johnstown postoffice, and Robert Staley of Gloversville; also five grandchildren.

The body was removed to the Wassung & Brown funeral home, where the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. Wilmer M. Zuehlke of St. Paul’s Lutheran church will officiate and interment will be made in the Johnstown cemetery.

Friends are invited to call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow evening from 7 to 9.
(The Morning Herald, Gloversville, NY, June 12, 1941)

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I have a letter written by C.B.Briggs who, in detailing his "Staley's" says he is the grandson of this Jacob W. He also says the W. stands for nothing, just W. (Pat Carey pcarey99@nycap.rr.com)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/291696848/jacob-w-staley

Jacob married Anna D. Beakle in 1882. Anna was born in Aug 1857 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; died on 15 May 1941 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; was buried in Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26462101/james-p-stalee

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Fireman

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Named in his Great Uncle Jacob Stalee's probate in 1907

Lena married Chester Vischer Dunham on 28 Jun 1913 in Fulton County, New York. Chester (son of Dexter J. Dunham and Hattie E. Smith) was born on 30 Oct 1886 in New York; died in Mar 1966 in Saratoga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Auto Salesman

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Died:
Labor Pneumonia

Buried:
Cremated

Ralph married Mamie M. Blackler on 2 Aug 1920 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Mamie (daughter of William Blackler and Mary Knox) was born in ca 1900 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph married Reda Goodman on 10 Oct 1927 in Lorain County, Ohio. Reda (daughter of Peter Goodman and Pandora Smirgkowski) was born in ca 1897 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115185492/camilla-briggs

Camilla married Archibald Burton Briggs on 5 Dec 1906 in Sammonsville, Fulton County, New York. Archibald was born on 16 Mar 1878; died on 31 Jul 1966; was buried in Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Staley Dies at 75; Was Postoffice Employee 39 Years
Harry A. Staley, 75, of 10 South Chase Street, a former clerk at the Johnstown postoffice, died at 3:10 this morning at Johnstown Hospital. He had been in ill health for the past two years and had been a patient at the hospital since Oct. 23. He was born in the Town of Johnstown Sept. 6, 1886, the son of Jacob W. and Anna Beakle Staley. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. He retired from his postoffice position in 1932 after 39 years of service. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and had served on the council of the church for several terms. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Staley; one brother, Robert Staley of Johnstown, several nieces and nephews.
(The Leader Herald, Gloversville-Johnstown NY, Saturday, November 25, 1961)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211544349/harry-a-staley

Harry married Minnie Martin on 3 Aug 1911 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. Minnie was born in 1884 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; died on 15 Jul 1936 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; was buried in Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harry married Edith Mae Griffis on 19 Aug 1937 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. Edith was born on 28 Feb 1901 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York; died on 16 Aug 1950 in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Raymond dear has gone and left us,
We his loss must deeply feel,
But tis God who has bereft us,
He will all our sorrows heal.

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Buried:
Epitaph: The Lord gave me and the Lord taketh away,
Blessed be the name of the Lord.

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211912250/robert-wellington-staley

Robert married Gladys Mary Sleat in 1918. Gladys was born in 1896 in England; died on 16 Nov 1944 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Mertie Frederick in 1963. Mertie was born on 21 Apr 1908; died in Jul 1985; was buried in Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born to Chester Vischer Dunham and Lena Staley Dunham. Husband of Julie Ann Kelczewski Dunham and father of Gary Richard Dunham and Alan Chester Dunham. Served in the Army as a welder during WWII. He was an employ of the General Electric company in Schenectady NY for many years as a welder.

Family/Spouse: Julie Ann Kelczewski. Julie was born on 20 Jun 1921 in Niskayuna, Schenectady County, New York; died on 1 Aug 2008 in Vermont; was buried in Parkview Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 10 Nov 1927, Brooklyn, New York City, New York; New York State National Guard 105 Inf. Co H. Pvt 3/1/1928 Corporal 4/9/1928 Reenisted 7/28/1939; Discharged 9/16/1940
• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army
• Military Service: Abt 1951; Korean Conflict (US) US Army