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Cornelius Wilder
1. Cornelius Wilder was born on 30 May 1752 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Feb 1826 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Ledgeville Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Family/Spouse: Eilzabeth Hastings. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Susannah Wilder
was born on 17 Mar 1785; died on 12 Jun 1821 in Howard, Steuben County, New York.
- 2. Susannah Wilder
Generation: 2
2. Susannah Wilder
(1.Cornelius1) was born on 17 Mar 1785; died on 12 Jun 1821 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Susannah married Joel Rice on 21 Oct 1804. Joel (son of Benjamin Rice and Abigail Smith) was born on 9 Nov 1780; died on 11 Sep 1830 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Miranda Rice
was born about 1807.
- 3. Miranda Rice
Generation: 3
3. Miranda Rice
(2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1) was born about 1807. Family/Spouse: Jason Ranger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Henry Ranger
was born about 1835. - 5. Orrilla Ranger
was born on 20 Aug 1836; died on 28 Jun 1909; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York.
- 4. Henry Ranger
Generation: 4
4. Henry Ranger
(3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1) was born about 1835. Henry married Betsey Bennett in 1859. Betsey (daughter of Daniel Niles Bennett and Clarissa Doleby) was born about 1835. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Curt Daniel Ranger
was born on 5 Jun 1862 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York.
- 6. Curt Daniel Ranger
5. Orrilla Ranger
(3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1) was born on 20 Aug 1836; died on 28 Jun 1909; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. Orrilla married George Bennett about 1865. George (son of Daniel Niles Bennett and Clarissa Doleby) was born on 16 Mar 1836; died on 9 Nov 1897 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Fay Bennett
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.
- 7. Fay Bennett
Generation: 5
6. Curt Daniel Ranger
(4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1) was born on 5 Jun 1862 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Family/Spouse: Maria Antoinette Nicholson. Maria (daughter of Egbert Nicholson and Clarrisa Loghry) was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Harold Henry Ranger
- 9. Bernice Ranger
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.
- 8. Harold Henry Ranger
7. Fay Bennett
(5.Orrilla4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1) 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. Notes:
Howard, Dec 16- Fay Bennett, president of the Patron's Fire Relief Association of Steuben and Livingston Counties and vice-president of Steuben County Farm Bureau died Wed., Dec 11, after a few days illness of pneumonia. He was born March 20, 1870, and spent his entire life on the farm where he died.
He was married to Mrs. Minnie Baldwin in 1892 and to them four children were born. She died in 1909 and he was married to Anna Russell nearly 25 years ago. Mr. Bennett was a member of the Baptist Church, also a member of Lewis Lodge F. and A.M. and Howard Grange. He is survived by his widow, Anna Russell Bennett; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Bedell of Southampton, L.I. and three sons, Robert of Hamburg, NY; George and Clair of Howard; six grandchildren and one brother, Bert Bennett of Howard.
Funeral services were held Sat 2:30 from the Union Church. Rev. S.R. McKinstry, officiating. Burial was in Howard cemetery.
(Steuben Courier, Bath, NY, Friday, 20 Dec 1935, pg 10, col 4, Howard)
Fay married Minnie Baldwin about 1895. Minnie was born in Nov 1870 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 14 Feb 1909 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Fay married Anna Grace Russell on 1 Feb 1911 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. Anna (daughter of Lewis P. Russell and Mary Elizabeth Robinson) was born in 1870 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died in 1963; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 6
8. Harold Henry Ranger
(6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Family/Spouse: Sarah Elizabeth Bowen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Harold Henry Ranger, Jr.
- 11. Robert Ranger
- 12. Phyllis Ranger
- 13. Jean Marie Ranger
was born in ca 1919 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 2 Sep 2010 in Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, Florida.
- 10. Harold Henry Ranger, Jr.
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Bernice Ranger
(6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1) 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. Notes:
ALMOND - Bernice R. Burdett, 104, formerly of Almond, who resided for the past eight years at Updyke's Willow Ridge, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday (March 6, 2007) at St. James Mercy Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Hornellsville, June 5, 1902, a daughter of Curt D. and Marie Antionette Nicholson Ranger, she lived on the Turnpike in Hornell, where her family started peddling milk in 1906 under the name Ranger Brothers, which later became Elmhurst Dairy.
Bernice graduated from Hornell High School in 1919 and Geneseo State Normal School in 1921. She had taught elementary education in Perry, Long Island, Endicott, and Bryant and Washington Schools in Hornell prior to raising her family. She returned to teaching at Alfred-Almond Central School, retiring in 1966.
On Sept. 1, 1934, she married Donald S. Burdett and together they made their home in Hornell and on the Pennsylvania Hill Road, moving to Almond in 1967.
Bernice was the oldest member of the Almond Union of Churches, a member and Past Matron of Ivanhoe Chapter No. 160 O.E.S., Almond Historical Society, 20th Century Club Library and Almond Senior Citizens. She and her husband were staunch supporters of Bethesda Hospital, serving as volunteers for many years.
Bernice was blessed with a keen mind and quick wit, and her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family, with whom she loved sharing her experiences and her wisdom. She enjoyed traveling, and in 1932, she and a friend drove across country in her 1930 Ford coupe. One of the highlights of this adventure was when they attended the opening ceremonies of the 1932 Olympics.
She was honored two years ago by the Hornell High School Alumni Association as the oldest living graduate and was crownedBernice married Donald Sawyer Burdett on 01 Sep 1934 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Donald (son of Francis Marion Burdett and Anna Dickinson Russell) was born on 22 Sep 1893 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York; died on 14 Jun 1984 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 7
10. Harold Henry Ranger, Jr.
(8.Harold6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)11. Robert Ranger
(8.Harold6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)12. Phyllis Ranger
(8.Harold6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)13. Jean Marie Ranger
(8.Harold6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1) was born in ca 1919 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 2 Sep 2010 in Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, Florida. Notes:
Lake Worth, Fla. - Jean ("Jeanne") Griffiths, age 91, formerly of Lake Worth/Greenacres, Fla and Hornell/Loon Lake, passed peacefully Thursday (Sept. 2, 2010) in the Hospice of Palm Beach County Unit/Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center surrounded by tons of love and family. After a summer of many short adventures, celebrating "one of the best days of my life" on Sunday having a joyous visit via webcam with her beloved sister Phip and husband Bill, many calls and visits from family, Jean took a turn on Monday morning and entered Hospice. Our fervent prayer that she would pass peacefully was answered as she passed with a gentle grace and peace. She is now dancing again and sailing her beloved Snipe sailboat, Miss Behave, in Heaven with Jesus and many wonderful family members who sailed before her.
She was the 2nd child of Harold Henry Ranger Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Bowen and was born in Hornell. She attended schools in Hornell and Lake Worth/West Palm Beach, Fla, graduating from both Hornell High and Palm Beach High, Fla. in 1937. She graduated from Elmira College, Class of 1941, with a degree in English. She worked for her family's business (Elmhurst Dairy) in Hornell and GLF in Ithaca as a secretary, and as a substitute teacher. She married David Edward Griffiths on Oct. 17, 1943 and her adventures began - traveling with him throughout WWII, even driving from NY to TX with a 6-week-old. Jean helped her husband run a farm in Big Flats while he was an executive pilot for Corning Glass for many years and was graced with 4 children, who were her life's joy. She then had a loving 16 year relationship and many more wonderful memories with Gerard H Allard until his passing, for which her children are eternally grateful. She then reconnected with her best friend from Kindergarten, Reis Smith of Loon Lake/Tavares, FL, and spent many wonderful days reading his monthly letters to anyone who would listen.
She was predeceased by her parents, her favorite aunt, Bernice Ranger Burdett (age 105), her brothers, Harold Ranger Jr. and Robert "Bob" Ranger; one grandson, Wayne "JR" Weber Jr and one great granddaughter, Angel Jones.
She is survived by her sister, Phyllis (Bill) O'Connor; one son David Ranger (Ela) Griffiths of Wayland, MA, plus three daughters - Sarajane (Sue) Tobias of Grants Pass, OR; Phyllis Lewis of Greenacres, FL; and Helen Murray (Doug) of Belle Glade, FL. She is survived by 12 beloved grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of very dear nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.
A private service will be held for family at the Hospice of the Palm Beaches chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Braille Club of Palm Beach (where Jean was a volunteer 40+ years), 4801 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 ; or Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (www.hpbc.com for online donations or donation forms).
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(9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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(9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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- 20. Eric Lee Ryan
was born on 19 Jan 1960 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Jan 1960 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. - 21. Living
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- 20. Eric Lee Ryan
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(9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 8
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(14.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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(14.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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(14.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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20. Eric Lee Ryan
(15.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1) was born on 19 Jan 1960 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Jan 1960 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. Notes:
Eric died from a congenital heart condition, inoperable then, probably
'fixable' today. At the time the doctors said, "if it were 25 years
from now we probably could saved him." Eric was originally buried at
the Rural Cemetery in Hornell, reinterred Almond Cemetery with Grandpa
Burdett, 17Jun1984.
Buried:
Section D, next to his Grandpa Donald Burdett21. Living
(15.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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(15.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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(15.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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24. Living
(16.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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(16.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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(16.Living7, 9.Bernice6, 6.Curt5, 4.Henry4, 3.Miranda3, 2.Susannah2, 1.Cornelius1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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