Benjamin Pelton

Benjamin married Keziah Hopewell about 1720 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island. Keziah (daughter of John Hopewell and Ann Bell) was born about 1700 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island; died on 23 Dec 1780 in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Keziah married Joshua Smith about 1742. Joshua (son of Jasper Smith and Elizabeth) was christened on 22 Jun 1714 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; died on 03 Nov 1784 in Oxford, Warren County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Biles. John was born about 1748. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Joshua Smith about 1777. Joshua (son of John Smith and Isabell Tindall) was born about 1745 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; died in Nov 1785 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; was buried in Upper Burying Ground, Lawrenceville, Mercer County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Platt married Johannah Schoonover about 1790. Johannah was born about 1764. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jasper married Jerusha Wind about 1778. Jerusha was born about 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Settle in Covert (Congress Extension Road) in 1798

Obadiah married Elizabeth Towne on 1 Jan 1788. Elizabeth was born on 15 Apr 1773; died on 17 May 1826 in Covert, Seneca County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annanias married Mary Hartsough about 1800. Mary was born on 31 Aug 1768; died on 29 Nov 1840 in Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York; was buried in Quaker Settlement Cemetery, Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SMITH FAMILY REUNION - A reunion of the descendants of Joshua Smith at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orson Williams, near Elk Run, last week, was notable for the large attendance and the unqualifiedly good time which all had. Besides was music, a history or record of the family by Miss Jesse Borden, of this boro, a recitation or two by Mr. Bert Richmond, and a splendid address by the Rev. Mr. Shugg. All left feeling that it is good to be related to that branch of the numerous Smith clan.

Joshua married Sarah about 1789. Sarah was born on 18 Oct 1771 in New Jersey; died on 28 Mar 1849 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Ames Hill Cemetery, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annanias married Anne Drake in 1827. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A:65
SMITH, William H. of Hector; lot 48
dated: 7 August 1820 - proved: 21 October 1820
wife: Catharine
sons: Abraham and John (to be 21 years on 02 Feb 1841)
daus: Sally
wit: Robert SWARTOUT, Annius SMITH and John M. CUDINGTON
ex: brother Joshua SMITH, Jr. and good friend William WIGGINS both of Hector

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116387141/william_h-smith

William married Catherine Leonard about 1815. Catherine (daughter of Abraham Leonard and Mary Merkel) was born in ca 1799 in Sharon, Schoharie County, New York; died in Mar 1870 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joshua married Lydia Clark about 1824. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joshua married Diadema Roblyer about 1840. Diadema (daughter of Hiram Lewis Roblyer and Rhoda Sanford) was born about 1810; died on 1 Dec 1846 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joshua married Charity Clary about 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1850 Sullivan,PA
SMITH CHARLES 50 m NJ Farmer $9,000 72
Elizabeth 44 f NJ
Mary 15 f PA
George 17 m PA
Jason 13 m PA
Jonathon 10 m PA
William 6 m PA
Charles Jr. 19 m PA

Charles married Elizabeth Thomas on 10 Sep 1822. Elizabeth was born on 3 Mar 1805 in New Jersey; died on 1 Dec 1874 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Ames Hill Cemetery, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Isaac Richmond about 1822. Isaac was born on 11 Jan 1807 in New York; died on 14 May 1877 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Ames Hill Cemetery, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jasper married Elizabeth Hall about 1825. Elizabeth was born about 1807. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jasper married Carolina about 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A SYLVANIA WEDDING A very pleasant company of relatives and friends
gathered at the home of Obadiah Smith, in Sylvania, on Thursday, June
29th, 1899, to witness the marriage of

Obadiah married Nancy Ann Welch about 1844. Nancy (daughter of Nathaniel Welch and Nancy Hakes) was born on 25 Jan 1817 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Jul 1898 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Gray Valley Cemetery, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Obadiah married Kate Canady on 29 Jun 1899 in Sylvania, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Kate was born about 1844. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Katherine Barnes. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Hornellsville, on the morning of the 10th inst., Mrs Sally Nicholson, wife of Harmon Nicholson, aged 40 years. In the death of Mrs. N. a husband is bereaved of an affectionate and beloved companion, and five children of a kind and tender mother, who, with a large circle of relatives and friends deeply mourn this sudden and unlooked for bereavement -- (Hornellsville Tribune, 12Jul1855)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122957002/sally_m-nicholson

Sally married Harmon Nicholson about 1836 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Harmon (son of Jonathan Loveland Nicholson and Elizabeth Swingle) was born in 1811 in Canaan, Wayne County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Jun 1890 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Descendants of Abraham Leonard Smith provided by Sandra VanCise.

Abraham married Elmira Mynis Nicholson on 13 Aug 1842 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Elmira (daughter of Jonathan Loveland Nicholson and Elizabeth Swingle) was born on 17 Apr 1823 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Dec 1903 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elsie Ann Gregory in 1844. Elsie (daughter of John Gregory and Elizabeth Doty) was born on 6 Jun 1826 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 12 Jan 1907 in Harrison Valley, Potter County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SMITH - Philetus Smith, second? son of Joshua and Lydia Smith, was
born in Sullivan township Jan. 13.1835 and died in Mainsburg Sept.11,
. Aug.5,1894 he was married to Lucy Emeline Scouten, of Sullivan. To
them were born eight children as follows: Mrs Barton Rumsey, of
Mainesburg; Mrs Jonathan Leiby, of Columbia Cross Roads; Mrs Leander
Austin, Mainsburg; Hosmer P. Smith of Morristown,N.J.; Mrs G. Ingham
Maynard, of Lock Berlin, N.Y.; Mrs Hubert Bartlett, deceased; Mrs Vina
L. Smith, Mainsburg; one son died in infancy. He had nineteen living
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Besides these he left to
mourn his loss, One brother, Ephraim Smith, of Mainsburg and two
sisters, Mrs Olive Squires, of Elk Run and Mrs Diantha Watkins, of
Rutland. He obtained a good common school education and afterward
taught for fifteen years in Sullivan township and one year-in Rutland,
farming during the summer months and finally settled on the farm where
he lived until a few years ago. He was converted early in life and was
an active member of the Mainsburg M. E. church for nearly fifty years.
He will be greatly missed there as well as in his home and among his
friends whom he visited often in later years.

Family/Spouse: Roxie Emeline Scouton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ephraim Clark Smith, one of Sullivan's most colorful early settlers,
was born in 1827. When a boy he enlisted for four years of service on
a whaling vessel. But hearing stories of the wealth of the gold
fields, he decided to run away and one dark night he jumped overboard
and swam two miles to shore. He was picked up, resisting violently,
and was later let go by the ship's captain. He worked his passage to
California and apparently not finding great riches returned home,
married Louise Smith in 1852 and bought a farm. Farming was boring and
slow and adventure beckoned so he left his family, went back to the
West with only a rifle and 10 cents in his pocket. At the end of a
year and a half he returned home with $1200, paid off the mortgage on
the farm and ultimately owned 1,000 acres which he often plowed by
moonlight. After the Civil War broke out he left to fight for the
Union. In a letter from camp in Harrisburg, he gave strict orders for
the maintenance of the family homestead - what toplant and where and
when; how to manage work and money; how to care for the horses and
oxen; and "keep things straight and clean the cellar." Signed - with
love, E. C. Smith. It was apparently after the war when the present
brick house was built about 1872 (?), a large structure with two
fireplaces and a cistern on the second floor as large as a closet. It
is still there. From all reports Smith was an exacting and domineering
father to his six children who put in long hours of hard work. But he
was an active and generous member of the Methodist Church where he is
honored by a stained glass window. Bruce and Dorothy Davis, the
present owners, say that there are rumors of the occasional
appearances of a ghost, possibly the spirit of the adventurous and
invincible E. C. Smith looking over the old homestead. See obituary in
June Mickley book.- Similar to above story.
By DENNIS MILLER From MILADY, Elmira, N.Y., April 25, 1971
MAINESBURG : History, grandeur and mystery are locked into the large
and lonely brick house about a mile east of Mainesburg on Route 6.
The house is now owned by the Bruce Davis family, who have been there
for the past year and a half. Though they know little of one actual
history of the lofty structure, they are in the midst of restoring the
house to its original state. There are legends galore connegted with
it, but even the residents of Mainesburg are not exactly sure when it
was built. One fact is sure though the man who built it was as
colorful and had as much character as the brick structure.
The man was Ephriam Clark Smith, born in Sullivan, Pa. in 1827. He
died in 1909. He is the grandfather of Mrs. Lucile Besley of Columbia
Cross Roads, who gathered all the information about the man.
Mrs. Besley described him as adventurous. When a boy he left home to
enlist for four years on a whaling vessel. For three years he sailed
the Atlantic and Pacific, all the time hearing stories about the easy
wealth of the California gold fields.
The excitement and romance of the stories proved a sufficient lure,
and one night near the West Indies Smith jumped overboard and swam two
miles to shore. A short time later he was taken sick. He was also
arrested and thrown into prison. The captain of his ship found him,
but finally released Smith, seeing that threats or punishment could
not force him to return to the vessel. Smith found work in a boarding
house, and on first opportunity took a ship to California, working his
passage. Apparently not too successful, Smith returned home, bought a
farm of 112 acres and was married in 1852.
But the lure of California gold was too much, and after two years on
the farm, Smith left his wife and 10 month old son to return. He
immediately found a job there for five dollars a day. And this time he
was more successful, for after a year and a half, he returned home
with $1,200. He paid off his mortgage and bought more land until he
was farming 1,000 acres.
Soon afterwards the Civil War broke out, and Smith left his farm to
fight for the Union. One letter to his wife remains. It was written
from Camp Crinton, Harrisburg, and dated May 7, 1861:
"Respected wife:
"I take this opportunity to write a few lines to let you know I am
well and hearty. Just been to breakfast. Hope these lines find you and
yours in good health and spirits. I forgot some things when I was
there that I should have told you, respecting the churning machine.
The trestle work must be cleaned out good. The runway gears fixed
right and kept greased. Have the cellar cleaned out good. Have George
plant the early potatoes on the one corner of the garden.
"You must not sell anymore wheat to anybody. Don't feed more corn than
necessary. Keep strict account of everything. I told you this before,
you must not be of-fended. I do it for your good, for there is no
knowing how the scale will turn. Be careful of our healthy children
and all live to the God we love. Your prayers I crave, mine you have.
We trust in God.
"George must not let the oxen or horses go to anybody unless he goes
with them, and he will know whether he can or not.
"Be careful and take good care of the stock and keep things straight.
"My love to all my family and friends.
"Good bye my love.
"Yours always
"E. C. Smith"
It was apparently some time after he returned from the war that the
house was built. Davis said one clue in the house is the fireplace
which has a patent date of 1872. It must have been a busy decade for
Smith, who continued farming, became a licensed minister, built the
house and contributed greatly to the erection of the present church in
Mainesburg. Adventurous times were over now for Smith who settled into
farming and raised a family of three boys and three girls. In 1907 he
suffered a stroke and three years later, died.
The Davis's are interested in the history of the house so they can
restore it. "We've heard a lot of legends," said Davis, a professor at
Mansfield State College. There's a story that part of the foundation
has tombstones imbedded in it and it is periodically haunted. "
"We also heard it was a stop-over place for the underground railroad,"
Mrs. Davis added."There just seems to be an air of mystery surrounding
the whole house." Davis
Louisa, as Ephraim Clark Smith's wife, resided with him in Sullivan
Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania 1908. Farmer, Mainesburg
a

Ephraim married Louisa Smith on 28 Aug 1852 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Louisa (daughter of Isaac Worden Smith and Loretta Harding) was born on 16 Aug 1835 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Nov 1918 in Mainesburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Gray Valley Cemetery, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

OLIVE R. SQUIRES Olive R. Squires, daughter of Joshua and Lydia Smith,
was born in Sullivan Township, on April 11, 1835, and died at her home
in Elk Run on June 9, 1913. She was married in 1856 to Isaac Youngs.
To them were born three children: Gideon P. of Plainview, Neb.; Edward
J. of Elk Run, and Mrs. Reuben Squires of Austinville. She had fifteen
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Besides these, she is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Diantha Watkins, of Rutland. Isaac Youngs
died on April 8, 1864. She was then married to Andrew Squires, of Elk
Run in 1872, who also survives. She was a member of the Elk Run M. E.
Church for many years, being a faithful worker. She will be greatly
missed in the church. She was kind of heart and always ready to extend
help to those who were in need.

David married Lucretia Welch about 1845. Lucretia (daughter of Nathaniel Welch and Nancy Hakes) was born on 15 Feb 1821 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Apr 1891 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Ames Hill Cemetery, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married a Mr.Beebe

Notes:

ALEXANDER C. SMITH is a son of Jasper and Betsey Smith, and was born
at Hector, N.Y., December 13th 1826. He came to Sullivan with his
parents in 1834. His first work for himself was done at the age of 20.
Soon afterward he located on the farm where he now resides, engaged in
dairying, fruit-growing, and sugar-making. In 1882 he made 1,600
pounds of sugar. October 18th 1849 he married Mary A., daughter of
Joseph and Mary Bradford, of Sullivan. His children are Linn

Alexander married Mary Abbott Bradford about 1850. Mary (daughter of Doctor Joesph Reynolds Bradford and Mary Monro) was born on 13 Apr 1828 in Bristol, Bristol County, Rhode Island; died on 5 Jul 1897 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Card Cemetery, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Huldah Smith, beloved wife of Hon. Isaac Squires, died last Sunday
morning a few minutes before 4 o

Lyman married Charlotte E. Welch in May 1866 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Charlotte (daughter of James Welch and Rosilla Rich) was born in Feb 1846 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died in 1914; was buried in 1914 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harriet married Tryon R. Cross on 18 Mar 1854 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Tryon was born in 1830; died on 28 May 1876 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harriet married William E. Shaffer about 1880. William was born in ca 1836 in Maryland; died on 19 Jan 1891 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died at his home No.157 East Elm Street this morning, W. Wesley Nicholson, aged 75 years. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Grace Nicholson, of 157 East Elm Street; his stepmother, Mrs. Harmon Nicholson, of the Turnpike; one sister, Mrs. Harrison Russell, of the Big Creek Road. The funeral will be held at his late home Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The remains will be taken Monday morning on the six o'clock train to Spencertown, NY for interment.
(Evening Tribune-Times, Hornell, NY, Thursday, December 23, 1915)

William married Sarah Elizabeth Shurbin on 1 Sep 1865. Sarah was born on 23 Feb 1848; died on 8 Aug 1866 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Cora Pratt on 7 Sep 1867 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Cora (daughter of Ethan R. Pratt and Lucretia) was born on 22 Oct 1846 in New York; died on 22 Oct 1900 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Spencertown Cemetery, Spencertown, Columbia County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Huldah was a dressmaker in Hornell,NY.
April 1911 donated the property for the site of the new church in Big Creek

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16698029/huldah-russell

Huldah married Harrison Russell on 04 Apr 1861 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Harrison (son of Joel Russel and Eleanor Leek) was born on 4 Feb 1839 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 22 Apr 1908 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Horatio was living at 78 River Street, Hornell in 1908, according to an affidavit for his widow sister, Hulda Russell's, Civil War Widows Pension.

Bath Farmers Advocate - July 5, 1911
Horatio Nicholson of Hornell, died last Thursday, aged 68 years. He had always lived in that town. He is survived by his wife and one son, Edmund F.

Horatio married Eliza Ann Fowler on 16 Jul 1865. Eliza (daughter of Edmond Fowler and Betsey Gray) was born on 27 May 1846 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 22 Feb 1929 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Mary V. Conklin about 1870. Mary (daughter of Jacob Conklin and Mary Reese) was born on 27 Apr 1851 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 14 Jan 1910 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: 21 Jul 1862 - 17 Feb 1863, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; American Civil War - North 107th New York Infantry - Co.K Discharged from Convalescent Camp,VA Died soon after coming home.

Lucinda married Richard D. Towle on 25 Mar 1868. Richard (son of John Towle and Elizabeth) was born in 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alonzo married Electa Forman in Jun 1870 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Electa (daughter of Henry Forman) was born in 1854; died about 1877; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alonzo married Sarah M. Sutherby about 1877. Sarah (daughter of John Sutherby and Eliza Densmore) was born in 1858; died in 1930; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Malissa married Martin Lake on 30 Aug 1868 in Haskinsville, Steuben County, New York. Martin was born in 1847. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosella married William A. Towle on 16 Feb 1868. William was born in Dec 1841; died in 1906; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married George Washington Fisher on 20 Sep 1873 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. George (son of Cornelius Fisher and Catherine Searles) was born on 22 May 1853 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York; died on 25 Nov 1928 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Anna Belle Leonard on 18 Apr 1882. Anna (daughter of John J. Leonard and Mary Elizabeth Meeks) was born on 3 Oct 1862 in Schuyler County, New York; died on 18 Sep 1934 in Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1920 Living in Newburgh City,Orange Co.,NY, working as a Dentist

Thaddeus married Ellen Baker on 6 Sep 1889. Ellen (daughter of Nathan S. Baker) was born about 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Benjamin N. Jones about 1862. Benjamin was born on 1 Feb 1835 in Wales; died on 12 Nov 1904 in Sullivan Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Ames Hill Cemetery, Sullivan, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Albert Walbridge. Albert was born in 1851; died on 30 Nov 1883; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caroline married George W. Walbridge in ca 1885. George was born in Jul 1857 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Sep 1941 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Late 1890 lived in Brooklyn studying music.

Miss Grace P. Nicholson who has been spending here holiday vacation with relatives in town has resumed her studies in the Knapp School of Music in Cincinnati.
(Evening Tribune, Hornell, NY, Saturday, January 6, 1906)

Missionary To Speak At Old St. John's
Miss Grace P. Nicholson will her the speaker Wednesday, May 22, at Old St. John's Church. She was a missionary in China for 17 1/2 years. She went to China in 1923 and first worked with the Rev. L. M. Anglin as a teacher in the Home of Onesiphorus, a large orphanage at Taian, Shantung Province. Here she came in contact with hundreds of pilgrims on their way to Tai Shan, one of the five sacred mountains of China. This is the largest of the peaks and has been considered holy ground for thousands of years. After some nine years of association with the orphanage, she took some of the young people of the institution and began to establish village work. That year three new stations were opened. Two new churches were built in this spring of 1940. After the dedication of the new church at Pu-Chi, the pressure of the Japanese made it necessary for her to leave China for her first furlough. She returned to this country in 1940 and is planning to return to China as soon as war conditions will allow.
(Seneca County News, Waterloo, NY, Thursday, May 16, 1946)

Miss Grace P. Nicholson of Hornell led vespers Sunday evening. She gave a very interesting account of her work for over 17 years In North China. Her work was some time at the orphanage at Taian, teaching and together with these young people at the orphanage she opened up village work later. That village work is still going on under the oversight of these same Chinese workers. The work is growing, and in spite of the Communist menace people are turning to the Lord and Saviour. The interesting book she has written Is of her life and experiences and work there, makes very helpful reading. "Light Bearers of Shan Tung" is the name of the book. Several copies were distributed.
(The Castilian, Castile,NY, Thursday, October 2, 1947)

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]

Notes:

Wallace and Avoca Times - 1952 -1954
EDMOND P. NICHOLSON
Funeral services were held last Wed. for Edmond F. Nicholson, who died Monday in Bath Memorial Hospital. The Rev. S. R. McKinstry officiated and burial was in Highland cemetery.
He was born in Hornell, where he operated a grocery store. He was 76 years old. Survivors include a stepson, LeRoy Adams of Rochester, a stepdaughter in Florida and several nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: Martin Conderman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Herbert Vernon Roberts about 1890. Herbert (son of William Roberts and Catherine) was born on 11 Feb 1871. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mr. Caruth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roscoe married Edna about 1910. Edna was born in 1884; died in 1958; was buried in Nicholson Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Aka Lonnie

Family/Spouse: Edith Pearl Johnson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Griffin. David (son of Robert Griffin and Josephine Hudson) was born on 13 Dec 1887 in Wayne, Steuben County, New York; died on 6 Jan 1949 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Fireman in 1910

Clinton married Laura Lanah Hammer in 1894 in Steuben County, New York. Laura was born in Apr 1872; died in 1960 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alta married Sherman Grant Beattie on 14 Feb 1894 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Sherman (son of Thomas Beattie and Amanda Hendershott) was born on 20 Feb 1865 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Feb 1952 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Heart Problems

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

Family/Spouse: Lottie Bossard. Lottie was born in 1901. [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]

Family/Spouse: Edward Tournor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paul Vallery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frank Dodge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Ostrander. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Reception honors Hornell couple
One hundred friends,and relatived attended an open house reception
Sept.4 to honor Mr.and Mrs. Clayton J. Roe of 11 Fulton St. on the
occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The celebration was hosted
by their children in the First Baptist Church. Mr. Roe,and the former
Gertrude M. Roberts of Hornell were married Sept.4,1926 at the home of
the bride's parents by the Rev.Alfred E. Coman. The honor attendants
were Raymond Roe of Hornell,brother of the bridegroom,and the Late
Leah Babcock Mack of Hornell. A dinner party for the immediate family
was held at the Victorian Room in the evening. The couple has five
children,LeRoy Roe,and Carol Dickey of Hornell,Keith of Endicott,
Audrey Miles of Cohocton,and Alma Dunham of Arkport. There are 14
grandchildren,and a great-grandchild. Mr. Roe retired in 1965 as
Superintendent of Hornell Water Department

Gertrude married Clayton Joseph Roe on 26 Sep 1926 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Clayton was born on 20 Sep 1900; died on 5 Dec 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gilbert Butler. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clifford married Julia Emma Lain on 21 Apr 1926. Julia (daughter of William Lain and Cora Hall) was born on 23 Mar 1905; died on 8 Apr 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Arthur Wendall Griffin -Hornell Arthur W. Griffin ,71 of Hungry Hollow
Road Hornell ,died Tuesday,
(1-16-1979) at St.James Mercy Hospital,following a long illness.
He was the son of David Griffin,and Bertha( Smith) Griffin.In his
earlier years he had worked on his father's farm,in the town of
Howard,on the Turnpike Rd.Later employed for 10 years ,by the
Consolidated Brick Co. of Horseheads.He returned to Hornell about 15
years ago.More recently.Griffin was a Security Guard for the former
Merrill Hosiery Firm,and Big N Store,until his retirement in 1972.He
was a member of The Free Methodist Church,in Hornell. He is survived
by his wife Frances Burdick Griffin;a step daughter Louise Chapman at
home;three sisters,Mrs. Anna Richardson of Rochester,Mrs.Bernice
Cook,and Mrs. Louella Horton of Hornell.Several nieces,and
nephews.Friends may call at the Robertson Funeral Home.Funeral
services are Saturday ,with the Rev.Russell Vincent,officating.Burial
will be in thee Freemont Cem.in Stephens Mills.

Arthur married Frances Burdick on 20 May 1973 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marie F. Northrup. Marie (daughter of Guy Northrup and Inez Wheeler) was born on 16 Apr 1912 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 26 Oct 2003 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit.- Hornell Evening Tribune
ANNA E. RICHARDSON
Hornell- Anna E. Richardson,90 of County Route 29,Edge View Estates,
passed away Saturday(June 26,2004) at her home. Born in Howard ,she
was the daughter of David,and Bertha Smith Griffin.
She had resided in the Rochester Area, for many years before returning
to the Hornell Area,in 1976. Anna's hobbies were her
grandchildren,whom she loved very much. She was predeceased by her
husband,Harold H. Richardson in 1976; her son,Harold Freeborn in
1989,and two brother's Lyle,and Arthur Griffin. She is survived by one
daughter,Nellie(Jack) Lamphier of Addison; three son's Harry G.
(Sharon) Freeborn of Harrison Valley,Pa., Robert (Laurie) Richardson
of Rochester,and Richard J. Richardson of Hornell. Two sister's
Bernice Cook, of Hornell,and Louella Barker of Hornell; 18
grandchildren,many great grandchildren,and great-great grandchildren.
nieces,and nephews. The family will be present at the Bender,Brown,and
Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo Street,Hornell,New
York,WednesdayJune 30,2-4 and 7-9 where funeral service's will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday,July 1. Burial,will be in theLake View
Cemetery,Brockport,New York

Died:
At home, 6409 County Route 29, Edge View Estates.

Anna married Basil Freeborn about 1933. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Harold H. Richardson about 1945. Harold died in 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bernice L. Cook, 97, formerly of Conklin Street, passed away on Saturday (December 4, 2021) at Elderwood Nursing Home in North Hornell.

She was born on May 19, 1924 in the Town of Howard, the daughter of David Griffin and Bertha Smith Griffin. She was a lifelong area resident, graduating Hornell High School "Class of 1942", and went on to marry James C. " Charlie" Cook on October 1, 1942. Early on she had worked for Westinghouse in Bath, Corbin Wood Products in Hornell, but retired from the custodial department of Alfred State College. Bernice was a lifelong member of the Hornell United Methodist Church, where she had participated in numerous church groups.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband James C. "Charlie" Cook on October 19, 1998, her daughter Sheila Brown, 2 brothers Lyle and Arthur Griffin, 2 sisters Anna Richardson, and Luella Barker.

She is survived by her son Duane (Donna) Cook of NC, her daughters Sandra (James) VanCise of Canisteo, Brenda (Warren) Cline of Addison, Darlene (Randie) Brewer of Hornell, her son in law Robert Brown of TN, 17 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday (December 9, 2021) from 2-4pm at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, where a Funeral Service will follow calling at 4:00pm with Rev. Lenny Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. Another Celebration of Life will held in the summer of 2022.

Bernice married James Charles Rowland Cook on 1 Oct 1942. James (son of Leon Cook and Estella Day) was born on 19 Mar 1918 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York; died on 19 Oct 1998 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

Notes:

HORNELL/ALFRED - D.L. Fisher, 101, formerly of 9 Florence St., Hornell, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening (Oct. 5, 2004) at the home of his daughter, June Hitchcock, at 15 S. Main St., Alfred.

Born in Canisteo on Dec. 22, 1902, he was a son of the late Clinton and Lanah Hammer Fisher. He was married to the former Katherine Smith, who predeceased him in 1970 after 44 years of marriage.

He attended the former Hornell Business School, and managed the former Grand Union Store in Hornell.

While residing in Canisteo, D.L. owned and operated the former Fisher's Food Market, from 1928 until his retirement in 1969, at which time he moved to Hornell.

He attended the Canisteo Presbyterian Church, and was instrumental in forming the Canisteo Rifle Club. An avid bowler and chess player, D.L. was a charter member of the Hornell Chess Club, and formerly served as the secretary and treasurer.

His family includes his daughter, June Hitchcock of Alfred, with whom he had resided the past several years; his son, Donald Fisher of Las Vegas, Nev.; also his 12 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

Besides his parents and wife, D.L. was predeceased by his daughter, Marilyn Gillette, his sister, Bernice Vanderhoef, and his brother, Norman Fisher.

At his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in D.L.'s memory to the Canisteo Volunteer Fire Dept., in care of Gerald Bertram, 42 Fourth St., Canisteo, N.Y. 14823.

Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell.

Family/Spouse: Katherine L. Smith. Katherine was born in 1901; died in 1970 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paul B. Vanderhoef. Paul was born in 1912; died in 1985; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leo married Catherine Cornish on 20 Jun 1917 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. Catherine (daughter of Charles Cornish and Rhoda VanSkiver) was born on 02 Feb 1897 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died in Nov 1976 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

School Teacher

Isabel married Howard Judson Post on 23 Nov 1918 in Hartsville, Steuben County, New York. Howard was born on 16 Aug 1894 in Chester, Warren County, New York; died on 12 Feb 1978 in Allegany County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Andover, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Drank rat poison when she discovered her husband was fooling around with another woman.

Ina married Howard E. Coffin on 26 Mar 1924. Howard was born on 12 Nov 1901; died in Apr 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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