Jacob W Staley

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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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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]

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