Jane McNair

Jane married James D. McCurdy on 5 Jul 1810 in Groveland, Livingston County, New York. James (son of Cornelius McCoy) was born on 1 Oct 1783 in Ireland; died on 15 Feb 1861 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in South Sparta Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Esther Lemen in ca 1835 in Livingston County, New York. Esther (daughter of Thomas Lemen and Jane H. Boyles) was born on 3 Feb 1815 in Livingston County, New York; died on 8 May 1845 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Wood Cemetery, Ossian, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Lemen in 1845 in Livingston County, New York. Mary (daughter of Thomas Lemen and Jane H. Boyles) was born in 1821 in Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rebecca McCurdy, the second child of James D. was born in 1814. She married Edward Rathbun of Ossian. Four children were born to them. Jane and Edward are married and have families.

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 25 Aug 1862; American Civil War (North) 136th New York Volunteers Infantry

Notes:

David McCurdy, the second son of James D., was born November 16th, 1816 in what was then the large town of Sparta, which included the two Spartas of today: N. Dansville and Ossian.
The big house in which he was born stood in the edge of the town of Ossian above the Aldrich mill. It was built by his father, James D. McCurdy.
David was given the meager schooling of that time; did his share in clearing the forest, planting, harvesting, hunting and sports. He was reared in strict morality, and with a just sense of obedience, social and public duty.
Mr. McCurdy lived in Ossian about 70 years, being successfully engaged in farming; and at one time owning about 350 acres of excellent land well stocked. During this time, he served his town as Superintendent of Schools, until that office wasbolished. He was Assessor, and Justice of the Peace for twelve years.
Over age to enlist in the Civil War, he was a veteran of the home guard, aiding in furnishing the sinews of war.
Early in life he united with the Presbyterian Church in Ossian; and for many years held the office of ruling Elder, Trustee, Superintendent of Sunday School, and member of the choir.
Active in all movements for the betterment of home life of the farmer, he was President of the Grange, and similar organizations.
David married Lydia Lemen (a daughter of Thomas Lemen, and grand daughter of Lieut. William Slough Lemen, a Revolutionary War patriot) on March 30th, 1843; a lady of rare good judgment, prudent loyal wife, a faithful loving mother. She diedn 1876 at the age of fifty-six years.
Feeling the weight of years and a laborious life, David disposed of his farm in 1884, removed to Dansville engaging for a time in the harnes business, and since residing with his daughter.
Mr. McCurdy was a Whig in his younger days, casting his first vote for William H. Harrison in 1840. When that party was annihilated, he went to the Democrat party, where he has since loyally remained.
He is vigorous for one of his age, and, until the past few years, it would be a severe day or night that would keep him from his seat in the church on Sunday, or from the sessions of the Masonic Chapter. Never having been seriously ill, he ibutes his good health and long life to the inherited vitality and longevity of his parents, his abstemious use of food, out-door life, rest, and the absolute exclusion of tobacco and liquor from his diet.
As a husband, father, friend and neighbor, he is deeply loved, and highly esteemed.
A man of integrity, honor, keen intellect, a great reader, even in these latter years, he has kept posted on the events of the day, and enjoys life as well as any in his vicinity.
His children consisted of three sons, and eight daughters as follows; Jane who married Wells W. Avery; Francis A., married Edward M. Petrie, and has one child, Grace I.; James D., who died unmarried; George I., died in infancy; Marietta I., rried Nelson B. Willett; Ellen A., died unmarried; Nancy died in infancy; Dr. Charles W., whose portrait is represented on the following page; Sarah A., married William Stanton.; Ida A., married Hugh W. McNair; Cora Belle married James R Michael, and is residing at Bloomfield, N. J.

David married Lydia Lemen on 30 Mar 1843 in Livingston County, New York. Lydia (daughter of Thomas Lemen and Jane H. Boyles) was born on 17 Jun 1819 in New York; died on 12 Apr 1876 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Never married - lived to be quite old.

Notes:

James McCurdy, the third son of James D., was born in 1821; married Mary
E. Porter; she died, and he married Lucinda Kinne, of whom was born: Charles
K., Minnie M., James G., Lula Mae, Marion B., and Margaret J. James G. died young. Charles K. married Rosa A. Gottschall. Minnie married Roy Glenn Perrine; they have one child, Gladys E., born Dec, 26th, 1907.

Family/Spouse: Mary E. Porter. Mary was born in 1832; died in 1869 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lucinda A. Kinney. Lucinda was born in 1848 in New York; died in 1911 in Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andrew McCurdy, the fourth son of James D., was born Jan. 31st, 1826. He married Jeanette Scott of Ossian, NY, who was born Dec. 27th,1827 and died Dec. 4th, 1897. Unto them was born three sons and two daughters.
In 1903 he became interested in the genealogy of his family history, and after collecting data covering all branches of his grandfather's descendants, sent the written history to a publisher in Ohio, but it became lost, and further attempt ofs reproduction was abandoned.
Mr. McCurdy has contributed a large amount of data contained in this volume.
He is still very active in the duties about the farm for one of his age. His children were: Lawrence S. who married Susie Murphy, of whom was born six children.
Fred E., became a Civil Engineer, is single, and resides at home.
Margaret J. married William H. Acomb, to whom was born: Robert, Jeanette, Clarence, and Helen.
James E. married Rose Schlick, and has one child Thelma.
Alice M., married Dr. J. W. Cowan, and has three children, Margaret, Ruth, and Paul.

Family/Spouse: Jeanette Scott. Jeanette was born on 27 Dec 1827 in Ossian, Livingston County, New York; died on 4 Dec 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosalie married John L. Faulkner on 03 Oct 1877. John (son of John Perine Faulkner and Lucinda Lemen) was born on 16 Jun 1851 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 15 Jun 1924 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: E. Marsh Petrie. E. was born on 19 Aug 1845 in Livingston County, New York; died on 30 Sep 1936 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Nunda, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William H. Acomb on 12 Mar 1884. William (son of Thomas Acomb and Elizabeth Flory) was born on 11 Nov 1852; died on 29 Mar 1903 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mabel E. Osborn. Mabel was born in 1885 in Cameron, Steuben County, New York; died on 08 Nov 1978 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Parkhill Clair Wallace about 1910. Parkhill (son of Walter William Wallace and Elizabeth Sarah Campbell) was born on 27 Aug 1890 in Cohocton, Steuben County, New York; died on 16 May 1963 in Ontario County, New York; was buried in New No. 9 Presbyterian Church Graveyard, Seneca, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leona Pearl Ellis. Leona (daughter of John Odell Ellis and Ella Alzina Cridler) was born on 18 Sep 1892 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 10 Mar 1980 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived on a large farm in the Dansville area, known as the Flory Farm.
This farm had long since become part of the large Acomb land holdings.

Robert married Bessie Blanche Hartman on 11 Dec 1912 in West Sparta, Livingston County, New York. Bessie (daughter of Lewis Albert Hartman and Nellie Almina Johnson) was born on 15 Dec 1893 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 11 Nov 1989 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gave piano lessons.

Mildred married Lewis Philip Lander on 27 Dec 1916 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York. Lewis (son of Lewis Lander and Margaret Pfaff) was born on 12 Sep 1885 in Dansville, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Dec 1978 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married George W. Pfafflin on 25 Oct 1930. George was born on 16 Apr 1893; died on 15 Sep 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard Dale Faulkner Sr., 88, of Lancaster, Pa. passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2010 with his family by his side. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Dick was born in North Bay, N.Y. on April 5, 1921 and grew up in Bellerose. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1939 and Alfred University with a B.S. in ceramic engineering in 1944. He was a member of Keramos, the national ceramic engineering honor society.
Dick was employed by RCA Corporation for 43 years as a product development engineer in the Design and Development Lab in Lancaster, Pa. While working at RCA, he contributed to the US military effort during World War II by improving the production of radar kinescopes for the US Navy and making other technical contributions.
He was awarded over 30 U.S. patents during his career. In the 1950s, he was on the team that developed color picture tubes for television. He contributed to the development of new equipment for photographing the lunar surface during NASA?s missions to the moon in the mid-1960s. Other technical innovations included developing photomultiplier tubes used in night vision equipment and medical imaging technology.
An avid amateur photographer, he won a national photography contest in the 1940s and later joined the Lancaster Camera Club. He was an adult volunteer for the Lancaster-area Boy Scout Council.
Faulkner had been a member of Masonic Lodge No. 44 in Hornell and attended First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, Pa.
He was a long-time member of the Pa. Guild of Craftsmen. He served as president of the Conestoga Valley Chapter and was on the state guild's board of directors. He was instrumental in relocating the Pa. guild's craft show to Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster.
Dick and his son, Rick Faulkner, founded the Long's Park Art and Craft Show in Lancaster, Pa. in 1979. With support from his family, he built the show from the ground up, and was the director of the show for 15 years, through 1994. The show has been ranked as one of the top art and craft shows in the country for many years. In his retirement years he worked with son Rick at Barrick Design creating wonderful handcrafted candles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Dorr Faulkner; his mother, Leona Ellis Faulkner; and his brother, Donald Dorr Faulkner, Sr.
He is survived by Marion L. Faulkner, his loving wife of 63 years, formerly of Hornell, and currently of Lancaster, Pa.; his daughter, Barbara L. Faulkner of Houston, Texas; his son, Richard D. Faulkner, Jr., and wife Margrethe A. Faulkner of Pequea, Pa.; his grand-daughters, Erika A. and Katrina E. Faulkner; and nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.
A funeral service was held in Dick's memory on Feb. 20, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, Pa. A private burial will be held in the Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville. Donations in memory of Richard D. Faulkner, Sr. may be made to Alfred University, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802-1232; or the charity of the donor?s choice.

Notes:

Lewis lived near Batavia,NY, where he was a farmer and raised beef
cattle.

Lewis married Lucille Richardson on 18 Apr 1945. Lucille was born on 28 Dec 1922; died in 2005; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Robert J. Brew on 25 Sep 1942. Robert was born on 12 Dec 1915; died on 3 Aug 1992; was buried in Mount Rest Cemetery, Bergen, Genesee County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andy is a farmer and also worked as a welder at Foster Wheeler Corp.
in Dansville. In 1982 he was living in Arkport,NY

Andrew married Arloine Elizabeth Perry on 6 Sep 1944. Arloine was born on 13 Oct 1923; died on 18 Jul 1980; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LAGRANGE, LA. - Mrs. Ruth Acomb Wilson, 88, of LaGrange, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at the Florence Hand Home.

She was born June 10, 1919, in Dansville, N.Y., the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Bessie Hartman Acomb. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a volunteer at West Georgia Medical Center, and a member of LaGrange Business Girls League. She was a registered nurse and retired from Forbes Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a lst lieutenant U.S. Army Nurse Corps veteran, and served on a naval hospital ship.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Anne Wilson and Dr. Woody Jones of LaGrange; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles Hunter and Cietha Wilson of Garberville, Calif.; two grandsons, Taylor Jones and Nathan Jones of LaGrange; a granddaughter, Amber Wilson White of Arcata, Calif.; and two sisters, Bessie Merrill of Newville, Pa., and Helen Veley of Nunda, N .Y. She was preceded in death by brothers George Acomb, Robert Acomb, Lewis Acomb, Scott Acomb and Andrew Acomb; a sister, Margaret Brew; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The Burial Office will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at St. Mark?s Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Lori Lowe officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Dansville at a later date. The family will receive friends after services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make donations in memory of Mrs. Wilson to West Georgia Medical Center or Habitat for Humanity.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared in the guest book at www.hunterallenmyhand.com. (GCE, October 18, 2007, p4)


John was an officer in the 29th Infantry Division during WWII and a Geographer. Ruth entered the Army Nurse Corps during WWII, June 15th 1942, she was released Dec 24th 1945. Her rank at that time was 1st LT. She later lived in Pittsburg,PA as a Registered Nurse.

Thelma married John Emery Wilson on 15 Jul 1943. John (son of Colonel W. Wilson) was born on 23 Sep 1920; died on 29 Dec 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They and their family have a farming operation in Stafford,NY. They
have raised many record producing Jersey's, Holsteins an Appaloosas.

Robert married Majorie Ann Fischer on 18 Oct 1941. Majorie was born on 21 Sep 1920 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 13 Dec 2003 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York; was buried in Stafford Rural Cemetery, Stafford, Genesee County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DANSVILLE (STEUBEN COUNTY) - George H. Acomb, 80, of State Route 36 in Dansville passed away Friday morning May 14, 2004, at home following an extended illness.
George was born in the Town of Dansville on Feb. 22, 1924, a son of the late Robert L. and Bessie Hartman Acomb. On Feb. 22, 1949, he married Margaret E. Quait. Peg predeceased George on Jan. 14, 1979. He was also predeceased by his sister Margaret Brew and brothers Lewis, Andy, Robert, and Scott Acomb.

George was a member of the Dansville High School Class of 1941. He was actively involved in farming on his dairy farm, 'Acomb Acres,' with his three sons for the past 50 years.

George was a member of the Steuben County Farm Bureau, a former director of the Konhokton Milk Co-op for 18 years, a member of the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), and a longtime award-winning Funk's Seed Corn salesman. He was also a trustee of the Greenlawn Cemetery Association. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting trips to Montana, Colorado, Alaska, and New Brunswick, where he took several trophy animals. His true love and dedication was to his family and the farm.

George is survived by his daughter Susan (Douglas) Schwingel of Atlanta; three sons: Rodney Acomb and Robert Acomb, with whom he resided on the farm in Dansville, and William (Julee) Acomb, also of Dansville; six grandchildren: Johanna and Hollee Schwingel, Amanda, Bryan, and Patrick Acomb, and Nina Edgerton; three sisters, Ruth Wilson of Georgia, Bessie Merrill of Pennsylvania, and Helen (Earl) Veley of Dalton; three sisters-in-law: Ruth Magee of Groveland, Lucille Acomb of Batavia, and Dorothy Acomb of Dansville; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends called Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main St., Dansville. Services were held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Cohocton. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southern Tier Hospice, 185 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830; the CCE, Steuben County 4-H Program, 3 E. Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810; or the Greenlawn Cemetery Association, c/o 4660 Route 21, Atlanta, NY 14808. (GCE, May 20, 2004, p4)


George and his family operate a large Dairy Farm near Dansville,NY.

George married Margaret Evelyn Quait on 22 Feb 1949. Margaret was born on 22 Dec 1922; died on 14 Jan 1979; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived in Silver Springs,NY in 1981 engaged in farming.

Bessie married Lester Clarence Merrill on 5 Sep 1950. Lester was born on 04 Nov 1925; died on 5 Feb 1972; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Perry Center, Wyoming County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Earl and Helen operate a meat cutting business in Dansville,NY and also own a farm near Dalton,NY. Helen A. Veley of Dalton died Saturday, June 30 2012, following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 8, 1929, in the town of Dansville, the daughter of the late Robert and Bessie (Hartman) Acomb. She was predeceased by brothers, Lewis, Andrew, Robert, George and Scott; sisters, Margaret Brew and Ruth Wilson.
She is survived by her husband, Earl; daughters, Valerie (Donald) Griffing of Dalton, Vickie Veley of Arlington, Va., and Vessa (Scott) Fisher of Warsaw; grandchildren, Joseph and Katie Fisher; sister, Bessie Merrill of Newville, Pa.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Acomb of Dansville; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Helen was a member of the Keshequa Grange and was a former 4-H leader. Mann Funeral Home, Nunda. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in the Town of Dansville.


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75049934/helen-veley

Helen married Earl Theron Veley on 3 Oct 1964. Earl was born on 21 Nov 1936 in Groveland, Livingston County, New York; died on 2 Mar 2026 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1981 Scott and Dorothy had a large Dairy operation and with their
family reside on the original Acomb Farm on Sandy Hill near
Dansville,NY.

Scott married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helen Lander Taylor, 68, of Dansville RD 2 died Wednesday (July 23, 1986) in Noyes Memorial Hospital.
She was a retired school teacher and had been on the faculty of Canaseraga Central School. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Burns Community Church.

Surviving are her husband, Paul Taylor; a sister, Jean Vongliss of Dansville RD2; several cousins.

A service was conducted in the Chamberlin Funeral Home Saturday morning with the Rev. Daniel Evans officiating. Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville. (GCE, July 31, 1986, p4)

Helen married Paul Wheeler Taylor on 22 Sep 1979. Paul was born on 23 Mar 1917 in Phelps, Ontario County, New York; died on 26 Apr 1999 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dansville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They live near Batavia,NY. He drives trucks and works his father's
farm.

Clarence married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

In 1980, living in League City, Texas, where Archie is a carpenter.

Archie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Archie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1965; Vietnam US Army SP5 - Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal

Notes:

As of 1981, William and Barbara were divorced, and both living in
Stafford,NY. He works for the Highway Dept., as a large machine
operator.

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1968; Vietnam War

Notes:

Bruce served in Vietnam where he suffered minor combat wounds and returned home to Stafford,NY with a country filled with anit-war protestors in 1970. He later resided in the Buffalo area where he is a tool and dye designer and caster.

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

Bruce married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fern married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fern married George Harris Wilcox in 1995. George was born on 30 Mar 1919 in Bergen, Genesee County, New York; died on 17 Jul 2010 in Churchville, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Mount Rest Cemetery, Bergen, Genesee County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Amy Renee Acomb, infant daughter of Ray and Julie Hayes Acomb of Acomb Road, Dansville, died during birth Tuesday (Feb. 10, 1987) in Noyes Memorial Hospital.
Also surviving are her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Acomb, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes, all of Dansville; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller of Dansville, and Bessie Acomb of Mt. Morris; maternal great-grand-mother, Margaret Loepker of Dansville.

A graveside service was conducted Monday morning in Greenlawn Cemetery at Stone Falls with the Rev. Andrew Teuschel and Timothy Phelps officiating. Arrangements were by the Chamberlin Funeral Home. (GCE, February 19, 1987, p11)