Thomas? Russell

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

Notes:

Not the s/o John and Sarah of Andover,MA - that Robert died in Andover in 1794.

Robert married Mary Kip in 1754. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Kip and Dorothea Davenport) was born on 18 Sep 1734 in New Castle, Westchester County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living in Southeast,Putnam Co.,NY 1790 1-0-1

Jane married William Utter in 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living in Urbana,Steuben Co.,NY in 1840. Possibly has a son Isaac living in Hector in 1840.

James married Elizabeth Light about 1780. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Light and Jemima Barrett) was born in 1760; died on 10 May 1805. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1 May 1776, Kent, Putnam County, New York; American Revolution (US) New York - Ranger Fort Constitution, Fishkill and Red Mills between May1776 and late 1777

Notes:

Living in Fishkill,NY in 1790(then Philipstown) 1-3-3. Next to John Barrett(possibly h/o his sister Elizabeth) 2-0-2

1800 Census, Frederick,Dutchess Co.,NY(now Kent,NY) - 8 in household. Next to the Barrett, Smalley, Whitney, Margetson, Morgan, Hail, Chapman. Not far from John Wixsom, Wm Mead Jr, Ezekiel Mead, John Mead, John and Henry Light.

WILL: 11 OCT 1833 Putnam Co., NY The last will and testament of John Russell of the town of Kent, county of Putnam & State of New York
I John Russell considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind & memory Blessings be Almighty God for thesame do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner &form following that is to say

First. I give and bequeath unto my wife Anna Russell my household furniture.
Second. I give and bequeath unto my son David Russell to him andto his heirs and assigns forever all my real estate after paying to my children here in after named the sum of twenty five hundred dollars one year after my decease. And further the said David Russell is to support my wife Anna Russell during her natural life First. The said David Russell is to pay to my son Levi Russell the sum of eight hundred & fifty dollars and fifty cents.
Second to my son Lee Russell the sum the sum of two hundred and eighty seven dollars and fifty cents
Third To my son Abijah Russell the sum of three hundred fifty four dollars and fifty cents
Fourth to my son Robert W. Russell the sum of three hundred and fifty four dollars & fifty cents
Fifth to my son Isaac Russell the sum of fifty dollars
Sixth to my son William Russell the sum of fifty dollars
Seventh to my son John Russell the sum of one hundred dollars
Eighth to my daughter Phebe Wixson the wife of John Wixsom the sum of fifty dollars
Ninth to my daughter Abigail Russell the sum of one hundred and thirty three dollars
Tenth to my daughter Sophiah Robinson wife of Adnijah C. Robinson the sum of one hundred & thirty three dollars
Eleventh to my daughter Naomi Ganong wife of Jesse Ganong the sum of one hundred and thirty three dollars And lastly I do appoint Robert W. Russell & David Russell executors to this my last will & testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made, In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand & seal the eleventh day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.

John Russell
Signed sealed published & [ ] by the above named John Russell to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator Bennet Boyd Kent Putnam County St. New York James Smalley Kent Putnam county St. New York.

John married Abigail Barrett about 1775. Abigail (daughter of James Barrett and Mary Searle) was born on 27 Aug 1754 in New York; died on 27 Feb 1798 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; was buried in Hitchcock Hill Burying Ground, Carmel, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Anna Wixson after 1798. Anna (daughter of Peleg Wixson and Margaret) was born on 30 Jul 1769; died on 15 Aug 1848 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; was buried in Russell Mead Cemetery, Kent Cliffs, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abijah married Margaret Hitchcock about 1785. Margaret was born on 26 Jun 1764. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

not married by 1811

Chloe married Moses Mead, Jr. about 1795. Moses (son of Moses Mead and Mahala Russell) was born in 1773; died in 1868 in Kent, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Martha. Martha was born about 1778 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Came to Southern Michigan in November 1836. Had three daughters and
seven sons, all raised in Michigan, one son removed to Toledo,OH. In
1850 living in Fairfield,MI with his son Hartwell Russell.

Samuel married Deborah Sprague on 21 Apr 1807 in Covert, Seneca County, New York. Deborah was born about 1790 in Putnam County, New York; died in 1846 in Fairfield, Lenawee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1865 census states she had 4 children.

Sarah married Joel Mead about 1810. Joel (son of Moses Mead and Mahala Russell) was born on 14 Oct 1783 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 28 Feb 1858 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York; was buried in Jordan Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Elizabeth is buried in the Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmers
Mills, Kent, Putnam County, NY. The cemetery is near the Kent
Fishkill Baptist Church.
She died at age 45-10-19.

Elizabeth married Orrey Sprague about 1818. Orrey (son of John Sprague and Parmelia Mead) was born on 21 Sep 1797 in Putnam County, New York; died on 3 Jul 1848 in Southeast, Putnam County, New York; was buried in Kent-Fishkill Baptist Church Graveyard, Carmel, Putnam County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Most likely the James Russell living in Hector in 1840 (aged 50-60),
wife is 60-70.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth O'Brian. Elizabeth was born on 5 Oct 1786 in New York; was christened on 11 Mar 1787 in Schoharie, Schoharie County, New York; died on 1 Jan 1876 in Clintonville, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in South Elgin Cemetery, South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Theodosia Townsend. Theodosia was born in 1780; died on 31 Aug 1832. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Amy Cronk on 8 Dec 1832 in Farmers Mills, Dutchess County, New York. Amy was born in 1800; died on 27 Jun 1844. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ebenezer came from Dutchess County to Seneca County about 1810, then removed to Wayne/Tyrone, Steuben/Schuyler Co.,NY about 1815.

In 1812 there was a log house, owned by Ebenezer Russell, that was used for school purposes. This log house was the first school in Interlaken(NY) and stood north of the Goodman Hotel, where Railroad Avenue is today(1935). It had a mammoth fire-place in which were used logs eight and ten feet long. There were three or four other log houses and two frame houses there at that time. It was equipped with slab seats. The name of the first teacher was Joshua C. Covert. One of its early teachers was Judge Nathan B. Wheeler.

1820 census Wayne, Steuben Co., NY Ebenezer RUSSELL 200010300100100

1820May05 - of Wayne, purchased 50 acres of land in Wayne Twp from Elkhanah Watson (and wife Rachel) of Albany, for $176 (Twp 5, 1st Range, Steuben Co., west of half of lot #3 in great lot #33)

Town of Tyrone was formed 16Apr1822 from Wayne, Steuben County, at which time Ebenezer Russell was named the first Overseer of Highways.

1823Jun21 Ebenezer was listed as a Qualified Juror from Tyrone.

1825Mar08 - of Tyrone, sold 50 acres of land in Wayne to Elizabeth Booth, of Tyrone for $400 dollars(Twp 5, 1st Range, Steuben Co., west of half of lot #3 in great lot #33).

1830 census Tyrone,Steuben Co.,NY Ebenezer Russell 00001010000000011000100000

1832Feb07 - Ebenezer and wife Sarah, of Tyrone, paid off their mortgage in full of said property purchased 05May1820 from Elkhanah Watson, assigned by Dugald Cameron - apparently the same property that Ebenezer mortgage to Elizabeth Booth and was paid in full on the same day - Steuben County Mortgage Book 6, page 368-369.

Sarah is certainly older than Ebenezer, possibly her second marriage???

Ebenezer married Sarah Mead about 1810 in Dutchess County, New York. Sarah (daughter of Moses Mead and Mahala Russell) was born on 14 Apr 1776 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 09 Dec 1851 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Amos White Cemetery, Fremont, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Isaac Smalley in 1800 in Kent, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phebe married John Wixson, Jr. about 1804. John (son of John Wixson and Jemima Barrett) was born on 13 Feb 1785 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 18 Nov 1858 in Perry, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Grace Cemetery, Castile, Wyoming County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living in Wyoming Co.,NY in 1833

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

Robert married Adeline Rose Herriton about 1865 in Wisconsin. Adeline was born in 1807; died in 1887 in Waushara County, Wisconsin; was buried in Shead Island Cemetery, Auroraville, Waushara County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Tompkins Co.,NY in 1833 and 1857 Living in Orange,Tompins Co.,NY in 1840

David married Susan Baldwin in 1824 in Carmel, Putnam County, New York. Susan was born on 23 Dec 1804; died on 24 Jun 1858 in Patterson, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living in Waushara Co.,Wisconsin in 1833

Lee married Mary Sturdevant about 1830. Mary was born in 1802 in Putnam County, New York; died on 21 May 1889; was buried in Saxeville Union Cemetery, Saxeville, Waushara County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abijah Russell came from Kent, Putnam county, to Tioga, in 1853, and located on the farm now owned by Rev. Ziba Evans. He married Eliza, daughter of Josephas Barrott, of West Newark, by whom he had 6 children - Van Ness, of Owego, Holmes, of Tioga, Emily, wife of Williston Hunt, of Nichols, Rosalia, wife of Charles Scott, Howard, deceased, and Hetty A., wife of Charles Catlin, of Owego. Emily married first John S. Orcutt and has one child, Ella M.

Abijah married Elizabeth Barrett on 14 Mar 1822. Elizabeth was born on 6 Sep 1806 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 17 Nov 1866 in Tioga County, New York; was buried in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, Tioga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Adonijah Robinson. Adonijah (son of Peter Robinson and Phebe Haight) was born on 8 Feb 1804 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; died on 28 Aug 1891 in Beacon, Dutchess County, New York; was buried in Saint Luke's Church Cemetery, Beacon, Dutchess County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jesse Ganung. Jesse was born on 28 Nov 1803; died on 31 Dec 1868; was buried in Drewsclift Cemetery, Philipstown, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Sarah Ann Schofield in 1845 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. Sarah was born on 12 Aug 1821 in Philipstown, Putnam County, New York; died on 5 Nov 1913 in Castile, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Grace Cemetery, Castile, Wyoming County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His parents are living with John in 1850 in Hector,NY. His occupation
is a Sawyer. Living in Lodi in 1870.

Joel married Elizabeth Phillips on 16 Dec 1835 in Hector, Schuyler County, New York. Elizabeth was born about 1819. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1880 living in Fairfield,MI

Family/Spouse: Jane. Jane was born about 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hartwell married Louisa Porter in 1833 in Seneca County, New York. Louisa (daughter of Deacon Lewis Porter and Samantha King) was born on 30 Sep 1813 in Covert, Seneca County, New York; died on 16 Nov 1845 in Michigan; was buried in Weston Village Cemetery, Seneca, Lenawee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hartwell married Mary Porter about 1850. Mary (daughter of Deacon Lewis Porter and Thurza Cole) was born on 19 Jan 1824 in Covert, Seneca County, New York; died on 10 Mar 1890 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Biography of Charles Russell can be found in the History of Lenawee
Co.,MI page 852. The bio also mentions his father. and in-laws.
Charles and his wife had no children of there own by adopted a son
named George Russell.

Charles married Jane Lyke on 9 Mar 1839 in Seneca County, New York. Jane (daughter of Samuel Lyke and Sarah Teed) was born on 29 Sep 1815 in Delaware County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Riley married Sarah Edwards about 1843. Sarah (daughter of Calvin Edwads and Minerva Blackman) was born in 1822. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Biography of Andrew on pge 382 in Lenawee Co.,MI history

Andrew married Clarinda Edwards about 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Margaret Salsbury about 1845. Margaret was born about 1824; died about 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Jennie Barnes about 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Clarissa Swarthout about 1834. Clarissa (daughter of Henry Swarthout and Mary Wixon) was born on 20 Jul 1816 in Schuyler County, New York; died on 4 Mar 1883 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York; was buried in Wayne Village Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hulda Swarthout. Hulda (daughter of Henry Swarthout and Mary Wixon) was born on 3 Sep 1818 in Steuben County, New York; died on 30 Aug 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Barbara Buck on 5 Nov 1857 in Kane County, Illinois. Barbara was born in 1840; died on 22 Oct 1899 in Illinois; was buried in South Elgin Cemetery, South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Possibly Anna Russell Swarthout, of Barrington, Yates Co., NY 16Aug1804-20Apr1875, wife of James Swarthout, buried in Wayne Village Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler Co.,NY. 1855 and 1865 census state she was born in Dutchess County and came to Barrington abt 1817. Barrington was formed from Wayne in 1822 - the 1820 census the only Russell living in the area was Ebenezer Russell.

Notes:

When about a year old his parents moved to Seneca County; lived there about 5 years, and moved to Tyrone,Schuyler Co.,NY. Joel being the oldest of the family, and in very moderate circumstance, it become his lot to be deprived of many of the advantages of aquiring an education which many even in those days of poor schools enjoyed. At the age of nineteen he commenced his time from his father for $75 and working on a farm (in Enfield,NY) by the month, when he was 24 years old he had not only paid his father, but saved enough to purchase 90 acres of land in Howard,NY, In 1878 he was an owner of 288 acres of excellant land. Joel was a staunch Republican and during the Civil War ever by word and action maintained our nations cause, he gave his sons to his country. His sons Horace and Abram, both died in the Civil War (Horace Russell was in the 109th NY Regt. and died in Beltsville,MD 27 Oct 1862; Abram B. Russell was in the 141st NY Regt. and died in Indianaplois,IN 18 Jun 1865). At the time of his death, Joel mentions sons; Lewis P. of Howard,NY, Harrison of Fremont,NY and Joel W. of Bath,NY. The value of his estate was $4,180.52, including 107 acres of farm land in Howard,NY.

A farmer from Howard was driving down Main Street[Hornell] yesterday afternoon behind a pair of spirited horses, when the animals took fright near the furniture factory and started on a brisk run. It was impossible to hold them and they ran across the bridge at high speed. In turning after crossing the bridge they upset the wagon and threw the man out. His head struck on a stone cutting a bad gash in his forehead. The team came to a stand still near the harness shop. Dr. Parkhill dressed the man's wound and he was soon able to proceed on his way home with a borrowed wagon, his own having been wrecked. The farmer's name was Joel Russell, somewhat advanced in years. He is not considered seriously injured.
(Hornell Tribune, August 1884)

Joel Russell has rented his farm for the coming year to his son Harrison.
(Hornell Tribune, November 1884)

Howard - Joel Russell was taken seriously ill last Friday evening with heart disease but is some easing at present writing.
(Hornell Weekly Tribune, January 16, 1885)

Howard - Joel Russel died yesterday 25th age 74 years lacking four days. His funeral will be held at the Baptist church Tuesday 27th at 1 p.m. Mr. Russell was an old resident of Howard and will be missed by a great many. Howard, Jan. 26th 1885.
(Hornell Weekly Tribune, Friday, January 30, 1885)


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142870002/joel-russell

Joel married Eleanor Leek on 02 Nov 1834 in Schuyler County, New York. Eleanor (daughter of Daniel Jessup Leek and Temperance Corwithe) was born on 23 Jan 1806 in Morris County, New Jersey; died on 17 Apr 1856 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joel married Sally Ann Mather on 6 Dec 1856 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Sally (daughter of Colton Mather and Anna) was born on 17 Oct 1824 in Yates County, New York; died on 12 Nov 1910 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
between 1812-1815

Notes:

Possibly his son is Job Russel, born Seneca Co.NY in 1816. Job's son Halsey is living with Sarah Russell Force (assumed daughter of Ebenezer Russel, of Tyrone,NY) in Tyrone in 1865. I have seen a record show that Job was the son of a Tamzon Russell - I have not seen a source for that to disprove my theory.

Birth:
between 1812-1820

Notes:

Death Record shows father as "Jno Russell" and mother as "Sarah Russell" - 1855 census of Tyrone shows she is 39 and had been living in town for 35 years - meaning her parents should be in the town in 1820 and 1830 census. The 1830 census has Ebenezer and Abraham. Only Ebenezer shows having a daughter of her age. Also, Ebenezer was living in Seneca Co. at the time she was born (also shown in 1855 that she was born in Seneca Co.)

Sarah married Benjamin Force about 1832. Benjamin was born on 16 Sep 1793 in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey; died on 27 Apr 1873 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Parley W. Seamans about 1880. Parley was born on 27 Jul 1816 in Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut; died on 12 Sep 1895 in Nemaha County, Kansas; was buried in Albany Cemetery, Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Wright. John was born in ca 1802; died on 1 Jul 1890; was buried in Grace Cemetery, Castile, Wyoming County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 6 Oct 1864, Nunda, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) 188th New York Infantry, Co.1 discharged July 1, 1865 at Elmira, NY

Mary married William A. Reynolds on 5 Feb 1837 in New York. William was born on 19 Mar 1817 in Jefferson County, New York; died on 14 Apr 1903 in Shelbyville, Allegan County, Michigan; was buried in Hicks Cemetery, Watson Twp, Allegan County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried next to Cyrus Barber and his wife Delia Russell. They were
living next door to Tammy Russell(b.1790) and Polly(b.1815) in 1850 in
Hector.

Lewis married Hannah about 1855 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. Hannah was born in ca 1837 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward Vanliew Price. Edward was born on 15 Jul 1832 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York; died on 5 Oct 1905 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York; was buried in Wayne Village Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Moses Booth about 1860. Moses was born in ca 1839 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horace married Elizabeth Grace about 1860. Elizabeth was born on 15 Mar 1844; died on 21 May 1913 in Wayne, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Wayne Village Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 2 Sep 1864, Steuben County, New York; American Civil War (North) 189th New York Regt., A Co. Battles of Petersburg, Hatcher\'s Run, Gravelly Run, and Clover Hill. Discharged - 30 May 1865

Notes:

He was brought up on a farm and educated in the common schools, and he devoted his time to farming in Howard,NY.

Lewis married Mary Elizabeth Robinson about 1865. Mary (daughter of Van Rensselaer Robinson) was born in 1844 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Dec 1906 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 11 Aug 1862, New York; American Civil War (North) 107th NY Infantry, Co. K Battle of Antietam

Notes:

Harrison lived in the Howard/Fremont area nearly all his life, engaged cheifly in farming. He recieved his early schooling there and later attended the Rogersville Seminary. In 1860 he is living in Avoca, with Mr.Decker, as a school teacher. When the Civil War raging Harrison enlisted as a Private, 11 August 1862 with K Company, 107th New York, Infantry, Commanded by Capt. Allen V. Sill. After serving less than two month Harrison unit was in the Battle at Antietam, Maryland, part of the Twelfth Army Corps (Commanded by Gen. Mansfield and later by Brig. Gen. Gordon), and was detached to Cochran's Battery in the East Woods. A total of 63 men of the 107th were killed, many men including Harrison, suffered from exposure. Gen. McClellan forbid his men of having campfires prior to the battle, fearful of having the Rebels find their positions, of which was later learned that the Rebels were well aware of the Union Armys location the night prior to the battle. [NOTE: AA Burdett learned about the circumstances surrounding the 107th NY Infantry and the men on the East Woods, after visting the battlefield at Antietem, August 14 1989] After several month in Army hospitals for severe rumatic fever, he was honarable discharged 6 February 1863. At home he held the office of Justice of the Peace for eigth terms, including 1868 and 1875. In 1880 Harrison was enumerator for the town of Fremont, federal census. He was Postmaster at Big Creek for sixteen years(starting in 1870, according to the Hornellsville Tribune dated 15April1870) and in 1890 he was elected Town Supervisor for Fremont. As a Republican, he also held the office of assessor and other minor offices. He and his wife Huldah had the following children; Harmon Russell, Alice VanKeuron, Anna D. Burdett, Mary E. Burdett, and Joel D. Russell.

HARRISON RUSSELL. Death of Prominent Farmer of Town of Fremont, Steuben.
Special Dispatch to the Democrat and Chronicle.
Bath, April 23. Harrison Russell died last night at his home, in the town of Fremont. His death removes one of the best-known farmers and an influential citizen of this county in which he had passed all his life, of seventy years. Mr. Russell was born in the town of Howard. He was a Republican, and had held many officess. He was for some years supervisor from his town and, later, was for several years justice of the peace and assessor. For sixteen years he was postmaster at Big Creek. Mr. Russell leaves his wife and several children.
(Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 24 Apr 1908, Friday, Page 16)

HARRISON RUSSELL DIES IN FREMONT (Special to The Star-Gazette.) ; Hornell, April 24. Harrison Russell, for many years a prominent farmer and leading Republican of this section, died Wednesday afternoon at his home in the town of Fremont, a short distance from this city. He was born in Howard on February 4, 1839. and had always lived in the town of Howard. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He was justice of the peace for eight terms, served as postmaster in Big Creek for 16 years until that post office was discontinued. He is survived by several children. The funeral will be held at the house on Saturday afternoon; burial in Howard.
(Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, 24 Apr 1908, Friday, Page 5)

1885 - elected to a 3-year term of the Farmer's Club in Steuben County. From minutes published 27 Feb 1885 in the Weekly Tribune - On the question of wintering stock was discussed. Harrison Russell stated: "I think this silo corn arrangement generates alcohol. Condensed milk manufacturers will not buy milk made from ensilage. It is reported that ensilage makes an inferior article of butter. Roots fed judiciously with fodder will have a better effect."

Military Service:
Harrison enlisted as a Private, 11 August 1862 with K Company, 107th New York, Infantry, Commanded by Capt. Allen V. Sill. After serving less than two month Harrison unit was in the Battle at Antietam, Maryland, part of the Twelfth Army Corps (Commanded by Gen. Mansfield and later by Brig. Gen. Gordon), and was detached to Cochran's Battery in the East Woods. A total of 63 men of the 107th were killed, many men including Harrison, suffered from exposure. Gen. McClellan forbid his men of having campfires prior to the battle, fearful of having the Rebels find their positions, of which was later learned that the Rebels were well aware of the Union Armys location the night prior to the battle. [NOTE: AA Burdett learned about the circumstances surrounding the 107th NY Infantry and the men on the East Woods, after visting the battlefield at Antietem, August 14 1989] After several month in Army hospitals for severe rumatic fever, he was honarable discharged 6 February 1863.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16698027/harrison-russell

Harrison married Huldah Nicholson on 04 Apr 1861 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Huldah (daughter of Harmon Nicholson and Sally Smith) was born on 25 Jan 1841 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Feb 1918 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 12 Aug 1862, Waverly, Tioga County, New York; American Civil War (North) 109th New York Regt., I Co. Died of disease - Beltsville,Maryland

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 22 Aug 1862, Steuben County, New York; American Civil War (North) 141st New York Regt., F Co. Battles of Lookout Valley, Dallas, Marietta, Atlanta, Stones Mountain, Bentonville, and others. Records stated he was mustered out - however he died in Indiana 10 days after being discharged in Washington,DC

Notes:

Cemetery marker reads: "Adopted daughter of Joel Russel." It would be my understanding that Sarah is probably a daughter of Joel's second wife, Sally, from a previous marriage.

Notes:

1893 member of the First Presbyterian Church (Buffalo, N.Y.). 1890 living at 383 Fargo Ave., Buffalo, working as a Lawyer. 1900 living in Buffalo with his family (also his mother), Joel is working as a Lawyer. In the 1910 census Joel is living in Seattle, Washington and his wife and son are with her mother in Bath,NY. The 1920 census - Joel is still in Seattle and listed as Divorced, the same year Jennie, living with her mother, is listed as a Widow in the 1920 census in Bath,NY.

Steuben Farmers' Advocate
Bath, NY
Wednesday, June 12, 1929
HOWARD— J. W. Russell, a former resident of this section died May 27 in Seattle, Wash. The body arrived here last Wednesday evening and funeral services were held at the home of Fay Bennett. Mr. Russell was 72 years old and at one time practiced law in Buffalo before going to Seattle about 20 years ago. He was the senior member of the law firm of Russell & Blim. He is survived by his widow and one son Franklin of New York. He was buried in the Howard cemetery.

The Evening Leader
Corning, NY
Friday June 7, 1929, Page 3
BATH, June 7.— Advice has been received here of the death of J. W. Russell at Seattle, Wash., on Tuesday. Mr. Russell was a native of the neighboring town of Howard; he studied law in the office of the late John F. Little in Bath, and had been successfully engaged as an attorney in the state of Washington for more than 20 years. He leaves a widow and a son, Franklyn. He was about 65 years old. The remains are expected to be brought here for burial at Howard.

The Steuben Courier
Bath, New York
Friday June 7, 1929, page 7
J. W. Russell Dies in Seattle
Word came to Bath on Wednesday that J. W. Russell, a former resident here, had died at Seattle, and that his body would be brought here for burial in the family plot in Howard. | Mr. Russell is survived by his wife and by one son, Franklin. It is expected that his remains will reach Bath in about ten days.

Joel married Jennie Irene Brundage on 12 Jun 1889 in Bath, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced about 1910. Jennie (daughter of Franklin Joseph Brundage and Fanny D. Smith) was born on 22 Feb 1864 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; died on 31 Dec 1935 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Grove Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Ayers Blakeslee. David was born on 19 Nov 1837 in Greenwood, Steuben County, New York; died on 28 Nov 1932 in Addison, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Wayne Village Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marvin married Cornelia B. Otis on 20 Oct 1931 in Dundee, Yates County, New York. Cornelia (daughter of Ashbel R. Otis and Cornelia Beardslie) was born in 1875 in Dundee, Yates County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

PENN YAN — The death of Louis M. Mead occurred Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock at the home. Mr. Mead would have been 70 years old had he lived until next Thursday.
Mr. Mead, long active as a painter and decorator in Penn Yan, was born in Wayne, March 19 1866, the son of Horace and Elizabeth Grace Mead.
(Corning Leader - March 12, 1936)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: School Teacher

Notes:

Miss Anna Grace Russell, who has been spending the winter in Denver, Col, was called home by the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Russell is now out of danger.
(Hornellsville Weekly Tribune, March 08, 1895, p.4)

Anna married Fay Bennett on 1 Feb 1911 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. Fay (son of George Bennett and Orrilla Ranger) was born on 20 Mar 1870 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 16 Dec 1935 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Miss Georgie Russell has closed her school in the windfall district. She teaches there again in the spring.
(Hornellsville Weekly Tribune, March 8, 1895)

Carrie married Willet J. Lyke on 23 Feb 1898 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Willet was born on 2 Nov 1875 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 16 Feb 1951 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the 1917 Steuben County directory, Harmon was with his wife, Cora M., in the Hornell-Fremont area, as a farmer with 165 acres, 5 horses, and 7 cows.

Evening Tribune-Times (26Dec1923,page 3, colum 1)
Harmon Russell Dead Harmon Russell, formerly of Big Creek, died at the Kingston hospital, Dec. 24th. The deceased was 59 years of age, the eldest son of the late Harrison Russell. Until six years ago when he moved to New Paltz, NY, he had always lived in this vicinity. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, Cora House Russell of New Paltz and one daughter, Dr.Ethel C. Russell of Philadelphia,PA.

Harmon Russell died December 24, at the Kingston City Hospital. The funeral services were held at the Reformed Church in this village at 2 P.M. on Thursday. He was born in Steuben County, February 17, 1864. He spent all his life there engaging in farming and contracting until he came to New Paltz six years ago. He was the eldest son of Harrison Russell and Huldah Nicholson Russell. He is survived by his wife, Cora House Russell and one daughter, Dr. Ethel C. Russell of Philadelphia.
Mr. Russell always took an active part in political life, serving several terms as an assessor and was active in Republican organizations. He was a member of the P.of H.
He had been in ill health for several years during which he was a constant and patient sufferer. He was operated upon in Philadelphia two years ago with only temporary improvement.
New Paltz Independent & Times or Wallkill Valley World December 27, 1923


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108804525/harmon-russell

Harmon married Cora M. House about 1885. Cora (daughter of Ansel Philip House and Maranda White) was born on 11 Jan 1868 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 23 Jan 1966 in New Paltz, Ulster County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A story was told of Alice by Fred A. Burdett. Apparently, Alice was always working at the church in Big Creek(now the Souvenir Grace Baptist Church), and on one occasion while standing on something to fix a curtain, a group was singing a gospel song believed to have been "...on Solid Rock I Stand" As the group sang, the stand she was on gave way and she fell to the floor with quite a motion, fortunately she was not hurt, more embarrassed to say the least. Gladys Burdett Boag said that her father Fred always like tell this story, as it was such a site to have her perched above all others as everyone was singing that song and then to see her fall as though it wasn't that solid of a rock after all.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16698377/alice-van_keuren

Alice married James VanKeuren on 20 Mar 1891 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. James (son of Tcherick P. VanKeuren and Elenore B. Spaulding) was born on 14 May 1857 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died in 1931 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary:
Anna D. (Russell) Burdett was born at Big Creek in the town of Fremont, Dec. 21st, 1868, died April 15, 1919, in the Bethesda hospital, Hornell. N.Y
She is survived by her husband Frank M. Burdett of Fremont, and eight children viz; Donald S. and Pauline, of this city, Joel, Murray Beatrice, Roy, Abby and James, at her late home in Fremont, by one daughter-in-law, Mrs. D. S. Burdett of this city, one grandson, Robert D. Burdett also of Hornell. She was the second daughter of the late Harrison Russell, of Big Creek, four members, of whose family still survive her, viz.: two sisters, Mrs. Jas. Van Keuren, Mrs. C. M. Burdett, of Big Creak, two brothers, J. D. Russell, of Big Creek, Harmon Russell, of New Paltz, N. Y.
On Dec. 21at, 1886 she was married to Frank M. Burdett, a highly respected young farmer of Fremont.
With the exception of one year’s residence in Bath, (1895) all of her life was passed in the township of Fremont. In 1896 she located with her husband on the Burdett Homestead farm on the Frost Run, portion of mail route No. 4, town of Fremont in which location the balance of her life was passed. She was at one time a member of Big Creek Grange No.324.
Before her marriage she became a member of the Howard Baptist church. During a long period of the last years of her life she was a constant attendant with the members of her family at the services of the Big Creek M. E. church.
Unassuming in her manner, devoted at times to the welfare of her family and church, she made many friends with her quiet ways.
In her death her family loses a matchless mother, her many friends a woman of sterling character.
(Evening Tribune-Times, Tuesday, April 22, 1919)

Died:
In 1918 a flu epidemic spread through the country as a result of returning veterans from WWI. Anna died from the epidemic during the later stages of the outbreak. She left an estate of $100 personalty and $1,200 realty.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16696025/anna-dickinson-burdett

Anna married Francis Marion Burdett on 21 Dec 1886 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. Francis (son of Paul Sawyer Burditt and Mary A. Curry) was born on 26 Jun 1860 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 4 Feb 1931 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Charles Murray Burdett on 9 Nov 1889 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Charles (son of Paul Sawyer Burditt and Mary A. Curry) was born on 19 Jun 1858 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 12 Oct 1933 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Joel was a Locomotive Fireman according to the 1905 census of the City of Hornell.

Joel married Nellie Moore about 1900. Nellie (daughter of Henry Moore and Martha Hober) was born on 2 Apr 1878 in Steuben County, New York; died on 15 Jun 1951 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1917; World War I US Army - 2nd Lt.

Notes:

Last known address was in Berks Co.,PA - SSN card issued in NC

Family/Spouse: Doctor William E. Barron. William was born in Nov 1866; died on 1` Dec 1942 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Addison Rural Cemetery, Addison, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the 1917 Steuben County directory, Ethel was living with her parents, as a student, and owner of her father's farm of 165 acres, in the Big Creek area. 1920 Ethel is a Physician at the Belleview Hospital in Manhattan,NY. In 1930 Ethel is living in Philadephia, working as the Resident Physician in the Friends Hospital.

GWYNEDD PA: Ethel Morris, MD, 98, of Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, formerly of New Paltz died Jan. 26. She was a physician for over 50 years. Dr. Morris was on the medical staff at SUNY New Paltz Infirmary as well as a house physician for Lake Mohonk and Lake Minnewaska. Born Nov. 15, 1885, she was the daughter of Harmon Russell and Cora House. She was married to William F. Morris, who died in 1952. Dr. Morris was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and belonged to the AMA and many other professional organizations. Survivors include four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
New Paltz News February 8, 1984


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109554076/ethel-morris

Ethel married William Freeman Morris on 04 Apr 1936 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. William (son of George D. Morris) was born on 03 Jun 1876 in West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Feb 1952 in New Paltz, Ulster County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

living on South Street in Leicester,NY 1974

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130130657/ila_a-alexander

Ila married James Morgan Alexander, Jr. on 2 Dec 1921 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. James (son of James Alexander and Mary Deere) was born on 25 Apr 1896 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; died on 2 Oct 1976 in Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Leicester Cemetery, Leicester, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1930 living in Hornell,NY at #39 Fulton Street, working as a Chaufer for the Gas truck. He also owned a radio in 1930.

Frank married Marion E. Tournor on 8 Sep 1923 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. Marion (daughter of Harry E. Tournor and Emma S. Raish) was born on 16 Feb 1906 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York; died in Jan 1986 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 28 Jun 1918; New York Guard Service Co. K, 4th Inf NYG

Notes:

Donald spent most of his life in the Steuben County area, with the exception of a few years in Buffalo with the Railway Postal system. He was a postal clerk st the U.S. Post Office in Hornell for 47 years, retiring in 1960. He was very active in the Evening Star Lodge and Grand F&AM Lodge in New York State. After retiring he and Bernice volunteered at Bethesda Hospital, even serving the week before his death at age 91. He was an elder and Sunday School teacher at Almond Union of Churches, and also active in the Almond Historical Society. Donald was remembered for his story-telling, especially "Uncle Josh" recitations. His mind and body were keen and functioning right up until his sudden death. He and Bernice spent winters in Lake Worth,Florida until 1981 and then enjoyed retirement in their little house on Main St.,Almond, next to their daughter, Donna, and family. He was the beloved father of five children, and his passing left a big hole in the lives of his family, including his many nieces and nephews who also loved him.


Buried:
Section D

Donald married Blanche Cora Wales on 22 Sep 1914 in Howard, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced before 1934. Blanche (daughter of William H. Wood and Sarah Williams) was born on 22 Jan 1898 in West Union, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Sep 1981 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Bernice Ranger on 01 Sep 1934 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Bernice (daughter of Curt Daniel Ranger and Maria Antoinette Nicholson) was born on 5 Jun 1902 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 06 Mar 2007 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Railroad Carpenter and Farmer

Notes:

As a young man Joel, went to Alfred College to learn machine shop work at the same time working on his father's farm in Big Creek, where according to the 1917 Steuben County Directory, Joel owned one horse. He worked as a carpenter for the Erie Railroad until his retirement, also owned a farm on Bald Hill in the town of Hornellsville, NY for over 40 years. He was a highly skilled carpenter, enjoyed drawing horses and liked Ford cars and trucks.

In the 1950s had potatoes on the farm, had recent bought a new potato digger and would bag up a few bushels of potatoes each day and take to work at the railroad and sell them for a dollar a bushel to earn some extra spending money.

Grandma would call him Joe’d (sometime J. D.)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71173916/joel_dean-burdett

Joel married Polly Tanner Allen on 22 Feb 1922 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Polly (daughter of Andrew K. Allen and Viola Deanthe Ferrin) was born on 01 Feb 1899 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 06 Feb 2004 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After the death of her mother, Pauline quit business school to return home and take care of her younger brothers and sisters. Shortly after marrying James, they moved to Hornell and about 1940 they resided in Almond,NY. She was a member of the Almond Union of Churches and former member of the Philathea Woman's Group. She was employed as a cleaner at Alfred University until retiring in 1960.

Pauline married James Howard Crossett on 15 Jul 1922 in Arkport, Steuben County, New York. James (son of Orra Crossett and Mary Deter) was born on 11 Feb 1898 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died in Feb 1985 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1900 census of Fremont has his name as George D. Burdette. Died of Measles.

Birth:
Born on George Washington's Birthday.

Notes:

After growing up in Fremont he married Florence, and they moved to Rochester where they lived until 1930, upon removing to Hornell,NY. He took a job with Peck Motors in Hornell and was an auto mechanic ther for 14 years. In 1948 he established his own auto mechanic business, "Auto Specialized Service," retiring from his business in 1967. During ownership of that business he employed his cousin, Charles Davis as well as Florence's nephew, Bernard Smith Sr., who he later sold the shop to. Bernard went inot partnership with his son, Bernard Jr, who currently (1995) is in partnership with his son, Bradley Smith. The business is now located in Arkport,NY and still carries the name that Murry gave to it. He was custodian at the Hornell Masonic Temple from 1967 to 1984. He was a past master of Evening Star Lodge No.44 F&A.M. in Hornell, a past high priest of Steuben Chapter No.101 Royal Arch Masons in Hornell, a past master of the former Big Creek Grange and was a member and past president of the St.Paul's United Church of Christ. Murray would often "call" at square dances in the Hornell/Big Creek area and many times at Demons Ponds Dance Hall in Howard. He would also play his fiddle(violin) whenever he was asked. He was an avid golfer all his life and was known for his "straight shot, right down the middle". There is a tee maker for the 12th hole at Twin Hickory Golf Course in Hornell that has been named in his memory. In July, 1955 they began proceedings to adopt a then 3 moth old baby girl, Elizabeth Ann. Florence stayed at home to raise their daughter. Florence and Murray were involved in a motor vehicle accident on November 27, 1987 in the town of Hornellsville. Murray was driving their car and was broadsided by an oncoming vehicle. He was killed instantly and Florence was rushed to St.James Hospital in Hornell where the operated. She was in and out of consciousness for the next 30 hours, but passed away at noon on Sunday. On December 2, 1987, they were laid to rest, together, in the Howard Cemetery, beside Murray's mother and father.

Murray married Florence Della Reigelsperger on 30 Mar 1925 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York. Florence (daughter of George John Reigelsperger and Flora May Tucker) was born on 23 Oct 1900 in Wayland, Steuben County, New York; died on 29 Nov 1987 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eulogy for Beatrice K. Smith August 8, 2000
Rev. Richard R. Hubbard

Dear family and friends, we gather here this afternoon to celebrate the life of Beatrice Smith. We give thanks to God that hers was a long and rich life, busy and active until the end. She and her husband, Herman, can rest easy that they leave a living legacy of their three daughters, Dorothy, Marian and Nancy, and their husbands and eleven,
grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren'. From a biblical perspective, they were truly blessed.
I am thankful that when I first met Bea, she was very much alive. Indeed, her vigor and wit seemed to belie her age. I had been warned that Bea could be a "woman of strong opinions". One would need to be to make it to 96, still full of vigor and vitality. My impression, at the end was that the time had come. She had lived her life as fully as possible, for as long as possible. Neither age nor immobility dampened her interest in life and those around her. Her vitality alone should inspire us when we start to feel older and tiered...
I asked the family for some help in telling the story of her life. She grew up on the family farm in Hornell. One can only guess at the changes she saw around her over the course of her lifetime, from horse and buggy to automobiles, from wood stoves to electric range, yet with others of her generation she took it in stride. With five brothers and two sisters, she never lacked for company, though privacy was probably hard to come by.
She married Herman Smith, a mold maker at Ingersoll Rand, in 1922. They had four children, Dorothy, Marian, Nancy and Clair. Clair, the only son, died in the early 1970's. We pray that he is now gathered with his mother and father in that heavenly mansion.
I was told that Bea was quite a baker, who as a homemaker, augmented the family income by baking bread and rolls every Friday, and never had any left over. She also took in washings to help, and being a farm girl and one of eight children, was no stranger to hard work. After her children were grown, she worked at the Corning Hospital laundry, retiring in 1968. And through the years in Painted Post, she was an active and dedicated member of the Methodist Church. Rev. Jack Bunde, the Chaplain at Coming Hospital, said Bea always faithfully attended his services, and loved to sing hymns (which proves she was a real Methodist at heart).
It was hard for her to leave her home. Is it ever easy for anyone? To leave behind a lifetime of memories, the scene of so many of the chapters of one's life. But change is always a part of our lives. We are all sojourners on a journey of life and time.
She moved to Green Meadows, where she enjoyed playing cards, hopefully not on Sundays. (Smile. I'm joking.) She enjoyed visiting with the friends and especially appreciated that her granddaughter, Janice Montgomery, worked there and woke her up each morning.
After breaking her ankle and time at Arnot Ogden and Coming Hospitals she moved to Founders Pavilion, where she needed rehabilitation. She made progress, but now needed a wheelchair. Some people might have given up, or withdrawn, but not Bea. She kept as busy as ever and enjoyed playing checkers and games with Randy Dann. I am told that on a trip to Niagara Falls, he introduced her to a group of men as Miss America 1918. From what I hear she gave as good as she got. She was alert, very much alive.
She enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She kept busy knitting, crocheting and, of course, playing cards and checkers. Reportedly she hated to lose, but that's true of most of us. We'd rather win than lose, at the games we play. I think it would be fair to say Bea loved the playing as much as the winning, the fun, the friendship and fellowship that games can provide.
We all have our favorite foods and hers was maple walnut ice cream. It would be nice if the next time you have maple walnut ice cream you think of Bea, a reminder, a remembrance of a life rich in the things that truly matter; family, friends and faith.
Time for family remembrance
It is hard to say good-bye to those we love, to let them go, to leave them in God's hands. But surely Bea's life was rich and blessed, full to the very end. So, this afternoon I ask that you remember the life and love you shared, your times together, your shared joy and laughter as well as hurts and sorrow. None of us are perfect. We do the best we can, and some things we may do better than others. Now is the time to remember the best of Bea's life: her love of life, her love of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, her friends at Founders, Green Meadows, Corning Hospital, Painted Pos, her faith that gave her hope, strength and the courage to carry on faith and as active on our lives as she was in hers.
Let us pray. Almighty God, we give you thanks for the life of Beatrice Smith, for the life and love she shared with her family and friends, for her force of will and vitality of life, for long years and rich memories. Amen.

Beatrice married Herman Winfield Smith on 15 Jul 1922 in Steuben County, New York. Herman (son of James T. Smith and Elizabeth Minerva Dieter) was born on 27 Dec 1898 in Grove, Allegany County, New York; died in Feb 1968 in Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Union Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth Certificate shows name as LeRoy W. Burdett.

Roy married Dorothea L. Meens on 29 Aug 1929 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Dorothea (daughter of Benjamin S. Meens and Elizabeth) was born on 11 Jan 1906 in Silver Springs, Gainesville, Wyoming County, New York; died on 01 Jul 2001 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Hamburg, Erie County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abby lived the greater portion of her life in Churchville,NY. She came to this area the bride of Harold Way with whom she raised five daughters during their 33 years together. During that portion of her life she was not only a wife and mother, but a worker in the fields and preparer of meals for the entire farm crew. When Abby left the farm she became a village resident, a Churchville-Chili School Bus driver and part of the Riga Free Library staff. She loved to play baseball and horseshoes; but just as much as she enjoyed the world of music-playing the violin in The Trio, or 'fiddling' for square dances. She was an avid Contract Bridge player, a worker of crosswords puzzles and a woman who never tired of reading, weather it was poetry for her own enjoyment or reading to children to broaden their outlooks. Through all her life, Abby's faith remained strong. It was in her church that she found the strength she needed to deal with what came her way.

Abby married Harold William Way on 19 Feb 1929 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Harold (son of Harvey R. Way and Ethel Aslett) was born on 5 May 1908 in Churchville, Monroe County, New York; died on 2 Feb 1993 in Spencerport, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ogden, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abby married Richard Mason Learn on 28 Jun 1962 in Churchville, Monroe County, New York. Richard (son of Edgar Evan Learn and Rosa Ada Learn) was born on 25 Nov 1893 in New York; died on 30 Aug 1973 in Churchville, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Creekside Cemetery, Churchville, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 29 Sep 1942, Binghamton, Broome County, New York; World War II U.S. Army - 82nd Glide Regiment D-Day Invasion - St.Lo,France. Wounded - Discharged 19 Sep 1945

Notes:

Born James Woodrow Wilson Burdett, James drop the Woodrow upon adulthood He served in the U.S. Army from 29Sep1942 and was honorable discharged 19Sep1945. "I was transferred to the 82nd Airborne Division, when the 101st sent me from Fort Bragg to England in early 1943. I served in the 82nd Glide Regiment and went in after the Paratroopers on D-Day, and landed in St.Lo,France. Sustained injuries and I was sent to Scotland for R&R." After return to New York, James went to work for the VA Center in Bath,NY; where he retired in 1976.

Recent(2019) DNA evidence has linked James W. to Meredith Ann MacKenzie (great-granddaughter). Apparently, there was a son born to Verna Alberta Windsor(1912-1991), named Revere Windsor and adopted by the MacKenzie family in NYC, June 5th 1933 at which time he was renamed, Robert Edward MacKenzie(Apr1932-1995). Robert knew is mother's name was Verna Windsor, but never knew who his father was - we can only assume James was not aware of the birth of Robert either.

Military Service:
Education: 3 years high school, Status: Married, Height: 67, Weight: 126

Family/Spouse: Verna Alberta Windsor. Verna (daughter of Fred Emil Windsor and Ola May Francisco) was born on 2 Sep 1912 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 12 Nov 1991 in Bellport, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Dorothy Grace Beecher on 20 Jan 1934 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. Dorothy (daughter of Dana Cleveland Beecher and Annie Akins) was born on 27 Sep 1914 in Atlanta, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Jul 1995 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Clearview Cemetery, North Cohocton, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 14 Aug 1918; New York Guard Service Co. K, 4th Inf NYG

Notes:

Living with his daughter in Florida after his wife died.

Elmer married Marion Jeanette Stevens on 29 May 1926 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Marion (daughter of William A. Stevens and Marcia Thompson) was born on 3 May 1903; died in Dec 1976 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Sunday, January 14, 1968.
Steuben County News Service - "Couple Flees Burning Home"
Dairy farmer Shirley Burdett and his wife escaped to safety early yesterday with only the clothese they wore as fire destroyed their two story brick home on Route 70 at Big Creek, about four miles west of Howard. A lapse in telephone service delayed summoning fireman. Temperatures were below zero as Fremont and Howard fireman battled the blaze, finally reported at 6:45AM. A family spokesman said the couple was asleep in the downstairs bedroom and apparently was awakened by the roar of the flames. They got out of the house in their nightclothes through a front entrance, the spokesman said. Nothing was saved from the house, he said. The couple lived there alone. The Burdetts, after fleeing their home, drove to the nearby home of Stanley Drumm. Drumm, a son and son-in-law started for the Burdett place and encountered state police investigating an auto accident on Route 70. The trooper radioed for firefighters. The inside of the house was just one big ball of fire when we got there, said Fremont Fire Chief Richard Smith. He said cuase of the fire and amount of damages were not determined. The Burdetts were staying with a relative.


Died:
S.R.Burdett Dies, Howard Assessor - Shirley R. Burdett, 75, of Howard RFD 3 was found dead this morning on his farm along the Big Creek Road. It was determined that he died of natural causes. He was seen shortly after 5AM today when he left his home to milk cows in the barn. About three hours later he was found lying on the barn floor. Burdett was past master of the Big Creek Grange No.324 and was an assessor for the Town of Fremont. Surviving him are his wife Cora Stevens Burdett; one son, Steven M. of North Hornell; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Davis of Hornell RFD 3, and Mrs.Duncan Munro of Shelburne,VT; two brothers, Elmer of Hornell RFD 2, and Kenneth of Howard. The funeral will be Saturday at 2PM at the Robertson Funeral Home in Hornell with burial in Howard Cemetery.

Shirley married Cora Louise Stevens about 1937. Cora (daughter of William A. Stevens and Marcia Thompson) was born on 10 May 1900 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Aug 1978 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married Lewis Fay Davis on 23 May 1918 in Arkport, Steuben County, New York. Lewis (son of Fay Elisha Davis and Minnie M. Schaumberg) was born on 25 Apr 1896 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 3 Feb 1967 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ethel also attended Alfred for a year or so where she met Duncan. However, she eventually had to leave school to care for her critically ill mother. After moving to Shelburne, VT she also worked at the Museum becoming trained as a very knowledgeable and successful curator-guide for the Museum's extensive handmade quilt and coverlets exhibition collection. She loved music and singing and taught herself to play the piano with a notable degree of accomplishment, playing confidently by ear, as well as reading music. When she died she had eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Ethel married Duncan Ross Munro on 24 Nov 1926 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Duncan (son of Angus Duncan Munro and Elizabeth Lucy Watson Ross) was born on 5 Apr 1904 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York; died on 24 May 1977 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; was buried in Shelburne Village Cemetery, Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Margaret Ella Hall about 1928 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Margaret (daughter of William Lee Hall and Bertha Heath) was born on 7 Dec 1908 in Steuben County, New York; died on 26 Aug 1995 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Elizabeth Hodson on 10 Dec 1939 in Genesee, Potter County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth (daughter of Arthur P. Hodson and Julia E. Bates) was born on 20 Feb 1913 in Moravia, Cayuga County, New York; died on 1 Mar 2004 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Harold H. Russell, 60, of Hornell RD 3, Thursday, March 14, 1963. He was an engineer for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad for 33 years. Survived by wife, Mrs. Kathlyn Harris Russell; daughters, Mrs. Malcolm MacNaughton, Mrs. James Houghtaling, both of Hornell, Mrs. Roger House of Endicott; sons, Robert F. of Indianapolis, Joel of Hornell, Thomas E. of San Diego, Calif., Shirley D. of Hornell, Frank of Andover, Jack W. at home; 26 grandchildren. Body at Robertson Funeral Home, Hornell. Funeral there Monday at 11 a.m., the Rev. John Furlong. Howard Cemetery.
(Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York · Saturday, March 16, 1963)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16698026/harold_hober-russell

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

Harold married Kathlyn Mae Harris on 1 Jul 1922 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York. Kathlyn (daughter of Thomas B. Harris and Bertha Whitcomb) was born in May 1905 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Aug 1984 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dunkirk Evening Observer (July 16 1940,page 8)
Crushed Under Pole
Hornell, NY, July 16, Harrison Russell, 33, was fatally crushed yesterday when pinned under a falling telephone pole. Russell was strapped to the pole making repairs when a guy wire came unfastened and the pole fell.

Harrison married Auretta Elouise Baldwin on 15 Oct 1932 (Catholic) in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Auretta (daughter of J. H. Baldwin and Mary E. Brennan) was born on 4 Apr 1914 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died on 5 Feb 1998 in Leesburg, Cherokee County, Alabama; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 3 Sep 1918, Corning, Steuben County, New York; World War I (US) US Army Co M2 Provisional REgt 156, Dep Brig Co D 549 Engineers

Notes:

Donald Barron (1896-1924) was the middle of three children of Dr. William Barron and his wife Julia (nee Blakeslee) Barron. He was born on October 19, 1896 probably in Addison, Steuben County, New York. His father was a local physician. Donald had an older sister, Dorothy, born in October, 1893, and his younger brother, Blakeselee, came along in March, 1900. Those were the only children William and Julia had. In the 1900 and the 1910 censuses, the family was living at 37 Maple Street. Donald was inducted into the Army in Corning, New York on September 3, 1918. Under organizations are listed “Co M 2 Provisional Regt 156, Dep Brig to October 9, 1918” and “Co D 549 Engineers to discharge.” He was listed as a private. He apparently did not serve overseas. His discharge came on January 6, 1919. According to the 1920 census, the only Donald Barron I could find was living in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, single and working as a steel worker in a ship yard. He died, based on his birthdate, probably at age twenty eight, though nothing has come up as to cause of death, date, etc.

Alfred Sun – December 18, 1924
Donald Barron, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Barron of Addison, who entered Alfred College this fall, and who was later taken seriously ill, died at his home Friday night Deceased was 29 years of age. His death came as the result of a complete nervous breakdown, followed by a lingering illness of several weeks' duration.
Mr. Barron was a devoted member of the Addison M. E. church and a graduate of the local high school. He is survived by his parents, one brother, Blakeslee. and a sister, Mrs. Kruzen, both residents of Atlanta, Georgia.