Martha Griffin

Family/Spouse: Deacon Joshua Holcomb. Joshua (son of Joshua Holcomb and Mary Griffin) was born on 2 Feb 1724 in Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut; died on 16 Apr 1784 in Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried in East Granby Smallpox Cemetery, East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Reverand Adonijah Eli Ford on 24 Aug 1772 in Hartford County, Connecticut. Adonijah (son of Matthew Ford and Ruth Palmeter) was born on 21 Oct 1748 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died on 2 Nov 1820 in Jewett, Greene County, New York; was buried in Jewett Heights Cemetery, Jewett, Greene County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lucretia Barker. Lucretia (daughter of Russell Barker and Elizabeth Willford) was born on 17 Jul 1783 in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut; died on 9 Jan 1875 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HER NINTIETH BIRTHDAY
The Anniversary of Mrs. Susan L. Stewart Who Has Spent Her Entire Life of Ninety Years in Howard.—Retains Her Faculties to a Remarkable Degree.
To have lived continuously in one town for ninety years is a record that few have attained, or will attain, for that matter, but it is exactly what Mrs. Susan L. Stewart has done. Mrs. Stewart's birthday anniversary was celebrated on Wednesday, February 3, There was a family and neighborhood gathering and the occasion was also noteworthy from the fact that her sister, Mrs. Sarah Stewart, 89 years old, was present as was also Mrs. W. T. Preston, another relative, who was 74 years old Thursday. Mrs. Stewart retains her faculties to a remarkable degree. Her sight is good, and her hearing is unimpaired. She is the daughter of Rev. Adonijah Ford who has gone to his reward and rest. She was born in the town of Howard near Smith's Pond February 3, 1819. She taught school at Smith's Pond in 1836 and 1837 and received the salary of $1.00 a week for her services. According to the then prevalent custom she "boarded round." In those days the purchasing power of money was less than now. Calico cost from 35c to 40c a yard. All necessities of life were higher than at present.
Sixty Years of Married Life. She was married to William Stewart January 8, 1838, and in 1898 they celebrated their 60th anniversary of their wedding. Mrs. Stewart has resided in her present home near Buena Vista, town of Howard, for the past 36 years. Mr. Stewart died on March 1, 1898. Mrs. Stewart is a lineal descent of President William Henry Harrison of Tippecanoe fame. She comes from a family characterized by long life and large numbers. Her eight children attended the gathering including Mrs. Matilda Taylor of Buena Vista; S. Edgar Stewart of Howard; William F. and James Hall Stewart of Canisteo; Mrs. Susan S. Burns, Mrs. Thomas Gulliver and Mrs. Thomas Hooey of Howard and Almeron Stewart of Addison. Several neighbors were also present. Mrs. Stewart has eight children, 27 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren now living.
(The Times, Canisteo, NY, Wednesday, February 10, 1909)

DIED AT THE AGE OF NINETY-EIGHT
Mrs. Susan L. Stewart, one of the oldest residents of Steuben County.
She was a native of the Town of Howard and was born in the year 1819--Was widely known throughout this section and retained here mental and physcial faculties up to within a few months of her death,
Mrs. Susan L. Stewart died on Friday, November 2, at the home in the town of Howard a few miles from this village, after a brief illness from the gradual cooling of the vital fires. She was one of the best known and most respected residents of Steuben county, and up to within a short time of her death it was believed that she would pass the century mark. She retained unusual mental and physcial activity until a few weeks ago when her health began to fail, and she gradually passed from her long life of ninety-eight years into the great beyond.
She was born in the town of Howard near Smith's Pond, Feb 3, 1819, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Adonijah Ford who settled in Howard in 1813. She attended school in Howard Academy and later she taught school for $1.00 a week and her board. In recent years she related many interesting reminiscenses of the high cost of living in the early times, calico being 40 to 50 cents a yard when she was a girl, and any other things eauially high.
On Jan 8, 1838 she was united in marriage to William Stewart and to this 13 chidlren were born of whom 8 survive: Mrs. Matilda Taylor with whom she resided; Samual E. Stewart, Mrs. Susan I. Burns, Mrs. Olive A. Gulliver, Mrs. Fanetta F. Hooey, all of the town of Howard; William F. Stewwart and James Hall Stewart of Canisteo village; Almeron Stewart of Addison, also 27 grand children and 36 great-grand children.
She united with th Baptist church at an early age and had been a faithful member until her death. Her father conducted the first religous service ever held in the town of Howard.
The funeral was held from her late residence on Monday at 1 o'clock p.m. and from the Sherer church at 2 p.m. Rev. C. S. Roush, pastor of the Canisteo Baptist church officiating. The bearers were her grandsons, as follows: Dr. H. J. Stewart, Dr. O. K. Stewart, John Burns, Robert Hooey, Guy Stewart, Leon Gulliver. The funeral was very largely attended, there being a general outpouring of people to pay their last respects to theitr aged departed citizen. The floral tributes were profuse.
(The Times, Canisteo, NY, Wednesday, November 7, 1917)

The funeral of Mrs. Susan Stewart, wife of the late Dr. William Stewart was held at Sherer M. E. church, Nov. 5th, at two p. m., Rev. Rausch of Canisteo officiating. Burial in Shearer cemetery. The funeral was an unusually large one. Mrs. Stewart only lacked 15 months of being 100 years of age. Practically all her life was spent in this vicinity. She is survived by Mrs. James Burns, Mrs. Thomas Hooey, Mrs. Thomas Gulliver, Mrs. Matilda Taylor, daughters; E. Edgar, William F., James H., and Almeron, sons. Her's was truly a useful and fruitful life. In religion she was a Baptist. We could write pages in regard to her life, but this one short sentence speaks volumes, "By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them."
(Steuben Farmers' Advocate, Bath, NY, Wednesday, November 14, 1917)

Susan married Doctor William John Stewart on 8 Jan 1838 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. William (son of John Stewart and Nancy Watts) was born on 29 Jul 1816 in Argyle, Washington County, New York; died on 1 Mar 1898 in Buena Vista, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Sherer Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Sara W. Stewart, aged 90 years, died at her home in Howard early Sunday morning. She is survived by three sons, George T., of Cameron, Eugene, of Howard and Adonijah, of Howard; Mrs. Abbie Bird, Hornell and Miss Marie Stewart of Howard.
(Farmer’s Advocate – June 7, 1911)

Family/Spouse: George Washington Stewart. George was born in 1829; died on 16 Mar 1902 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Dublin Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 22 Aug 1862, Howard, Steuben County, New York; American Civil War (North) 141st NY Infantry Regt., Co.H Battles of Lookout Valley, Lost Mountain, Atlanta, Stone Mountain, and others. including "Sherman's March to the Sea" Discharged 27 Jun 1865 - never fully recovered from sickness received while serving.

Family/Spouse: Bennett Taylor. Bennett was born on 21 Jul 1837; died on 10 Mar 1888; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Samuel E. Stewart, aged resident of the Town of Canisteo, father of Bennett Stewart, of 129 Pritchard Avenue, Corning, died at the home of his son, Jack Stewart, Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Mr. Stewart, who would have been 84 years of age next January, was born in the Town of Canisteo January 23, 1849, the son of William and Susan Stewart, pioneer residents of that section. William Stewart came to those section 96 years ago and cleared the ground and built a log cabin for his family on the same farm on which his son, Samuel Stewart was born and spent practically his entire life. After his father's death, Mr. Stewart continued living on the farm until two years ago, but he continued to operate the farm until a few days before his death. Mr. Stewart had visited his son in Corning and had several friends here. He was a charter member of the Towlesville Grange, and last Fall was presented with the golden sheaf signifying the completion of half a century of membership in the organization. He was also a member of the Canisteo Baptist Church. Besides his son Bennett Stewart, in Corning, Mr. Stewart is survived by two other sons, Guy Stewart, of Bath, and Jack Stewart, of Howard, at whose home he died: three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Stewart, of Howard, Mrs. John Ross, of Canisteo and Mrs. Charles Paterson, of Canisteo; three sisters, Mrs. Susan Burns, Mrs. Thomas Gulliver and Mrs. Nettie Hooey and one brother, Almiron Stewart, of Addison; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the Buena Vista Church, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Joseph B. McClintock. will officiate. Burial will be in Sherer Cemetery.
(The Evening Leader, Corning, NY, Wednesday, December 21, 1932)

Samuel married Mary Jane Watts about 1878. Mary (daughter of Robert Watts and Nancy Ann Johnson) was born on 13 Jan 1852 in Cameron, Steuben County, New York; died on 26 Dec 1903 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Sherer Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Melissa A. Pierce on 9 Mar 1907. Melissa was born in Aug 1856 in New York; died on 17 Mar 1911 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Jasper Cemetery, Jasper, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Maud White about 1910. Maud was born on 4 Jan 1880; died on 16 Jan 1914; was buried in Sherer Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ida G.. Ida was born in 1867; died in 1929; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rachel Jane Stephens on 14 Dec 1875 in Steuben County, New York. Rachel was born in 1855; died in 1924; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MANY ATTEND FUNERAL OF MRS. BURNS
The funeral of the late Mrs. Susan Jane Burns, wife of the late James Burns, which was held on Friday at 2 p. m., from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Merlin Nicholson on Campbell creek, was one of the largest ever held in Howard. Between 150 and 200 were present and there were many cars in line. Mrs. Burns was one of the oldest and most loved women that ever lived in Howard. The funeral was a general outpouring of the people who came to pay their last respects to a wonderful woman and neighbor and a loved and respected family. No couple ever lived in Howard who were more kind and' thoughtful of others and who assisted more in time of trouble, helped more persons when they were ill, or who lived more devoted, Christian lives than Mr. and Mrs. James Burns. It was the universal testimony of all that "their Works do Follow Them." The mass of floral offerings at the funeral Friday testified to the affection and esteem in which "Aunt Susan" was held by all. The services were conducted by Rev. J. B. McClintock, pastor of the Wesleyan church at Buena Vista of which she was a member for more than 60 years. He was assisted by Rev. Dr. W. C. Glasier, pastor of the Methodist church of Canisteo. The bearers were: Fred R. Hall of Rochester, Dr. O. K. Stewart of Hornell, Albert Burns of Howard, Dr. G. L. Preston, David H. Travis and Joseph C. Latham sr., of Canisteo.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the many kind neighbors and friends for their aid and sympathy during the illness and at the funeral of our mother.
Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Nicholson and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Stewart and family.
Mr. and Mrs. John Burns and family
Mr. and Mrs. James Burns and family
Mr. Harry Burns and family.
(The Times, Canisteo, NY, Thursday, April 6, 1933)

Susan married James Burns in 1880 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. James (son of James Burns and Elizabeth Kincade) was born on 1 Feb 1857; died on 12 Aug 1929 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Almeron Stewart died at his home in Farnham street, Addison, Saturday following a 2 years' illness of dropsy and heart trouble. He was born February 20, 1857, in Howard, the son of- Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart. He resided there during his early life where he followed farming. For the past 30 years he had resided in Addison where he was employed as a teamster for the Park, Winton & True factory for many years. Forty-six years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Barker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Barker of Cameron. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sons, John W. Stewart of Bath; Fred Stewart of Bolivar and James H. Stewart of Union Springs, and one daughter, Mrs. Lester Miller of Geneva; and the following grandchildren: David, John, Margaret, Catherine, Jane, Harold, Richard and Junior Stewart of Bath; Fred Miller of Geneva, James, jr., Winifred and Kathleen Stewart of Union Springs. The funeral was held from his late home in Farnham street Tuesday, Rev. Kenneth E. Arnold, pastor of the Baptist church officiated, and burial was in Town Line cemetery at Cameron Mills.
(The Canisteo Times, Thursday, September 26, 1935)

Family/Spouse: Margaret E. Barker. Margaret was born in 1872; died in 1941; was buried in Townline Cemetery, Rathbone, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Olive A. Gulliver
Canisteo, Sept. 7-Mrs. Olive A. Gulliver, wife of Thomas Gulliver of Howard, died at her home there this morning at 8:30. She was 80 years of age. She was married 59 years ago. She was born in Howard and had always resided there; was a member of Canisteo Wesleyan Methodist Church and the Golden Rule Sunday School Class.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Leon of Hornell and William of Howard; one daughter, Mrs. Effie Armstrong of Howard; one sister, Mrs. Grant Jelliff of Howard; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the late home Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. O. Glenn McKinley will officiate and burial will be in Howard Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Thomas Robert Gulliver. Thomas (son of James Gulliver and Elizabeth Kincade) was born on 28 Jan 1860 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 7 Jul 1945 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Nettie Jelliff, 92, life resident of the Town of Howard, widow of Grant J. Jelliff, at the home of daughter, Mrs. Charles Kent of Buena Vista, N.[Y]., following a long illness. Survived by daughter: brother, Robert Hooey of Buena Vista; two grandchildren. The body is at the home of daughter, Mrs. Kent, where friends may call, Prayer services there Tuesday at 1:30pm, funeral at 2 in the Buena Vista Methodist Church, the Rev. Arling Reese. Howard Cemetery.
(Star Gazette, Elmira, NY, Monday, February 06, 1956)

Nettie married Thomas Hooey on 23 Nov 1887 in Binnewater, Ulster County, New York. Thomas (son of Alexander Hooey and Sarah Stewart) was born in 1866 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 1 May 1932 in Buena Vista, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married Reverand Grant James Jelliff about 1935. Grant was born on 10 Jan 1866 in Covington Twp, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Dec 1945 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Bentley Creek Cemetery, Bentley Creek, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eusebia Melvina Crandall. Eusebia was born on 3 Nov 1853 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 21 Apr 1925 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eugene married Melissa A. Stewart about 1905. Melissa (daughter of Samuel Edgar Stewart and Mary Jane Watts) was born on 27 Aug 1877 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 13 Feb 1966; was buried in Dublin Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melissa married Eugene W. Stewart about 1905. Eugene (son of George Washington Stewart and Sarah Allen Ford) was born on 26 Jul 1861; died on 8 Apr 1944; was buried in Dublin Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buck Settlement—The people of this community were shocked Thursday afternoon to learn of the sudden passing of Guy Stewart, a well-known farmer of this place. Mr. Stewart had seemed in his usual health and had gone to his field to dig potatoes about two o'clock. His daughter, Miss Alice Stewart returned from Bath later in the afternoon and, not finding her father at the barn, went to the field and found him unconscious. She summoned a neighbor who with others brought Mr. Stewart to the house. An examination disclosed the fact that Mr. Stewart had died about four o'clock from a heart attack. Mr. Stewart was fifty-nine years of age. He was born in the town of Howard, the son of Samuel Edgar and Mary Jane Watts Stewart. In early life he married Miss Margaret Dobbin whom he survived. Later he married Miss Vera Evans. Left to mourn his loss beside his wife are three children, Luther and Mervin Stewart of Bath and Miss Alice Stewart at home; two brothers Jackson Stewart of Howard and Bennet Stewart of Hornell; three sisters, Mrs. Eugene Stewart of Howard. Mrs. John Ross of Canisteo and Mrs. Charles Patterson of Wallace, two aunts, Mrs. Grant Jeliff and Mrs. Thomas Gulliver, of Canisteo, also one Uncle Ray Watts of Arkport. Mr. Stewart had resided on his farm for more than thirty years and was a member of the North Cameron Grange. He was a devoted husband and father and had hosts of friends who gathered at his home Sunday afternoon to pay final tribute to his memory. The services were in charge of the Rev. E. D. Chapman of North Cohocton. Burial was in Nondaga Cemetery at Bath.
(Bath Advocate, November 3, 1939)

Guy married Margaret Ann Dobbin on 9 May 1900 in Bath, Steuben County, New York. Margaret (daughter of Samuel Joshua Dobbin and Martha J. Wilson) was born on 18 Sep 1879 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; died on 4 Dec 1915 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Guy married Vera Julia Evans on 16 Sep 1919 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. Vera (daughter of Charles E. Evans and Nancy Ross) was born in 1891 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; died on 1 Aug 1958 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jackson married Mabel Isabell Miller in 1905. Mabel was born in Nov 1881; died in 1971; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bernice married John Ross in ca 1904 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. John (son of Isaac Ross and Barbara Ann Gunderman) was born on 4 Jul 1874 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died on 1 Sep 1947 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bennett married Viola Mary Henderson on 17 Jan 1917 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York. Viola was born on 28 Jun 1890; died in 1989; was buried in Highland Cemetery, Avoca, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James M. Richardson. James was born in 1882; died in 1938; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married Jonathan Merlin Nicholson on 25 Feb 1904. Jonathan (son of Calvin Perry Nicholson and Frances Jennetta Nicholson) was born on 30 Apr 1882 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 18 Dec 1960 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Samuel Dewitt Stewart. Samuel (son of Ithniel H. Stewart and Ella Cochran) was born on 12 Apr 1884; died on 8 Sep 1966; was buried in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Death of Mrs. Harry Burns Has Caused Much Sadness
Towlesville. March 12 — Sad indeed was the news of the death of Mrs. Susie Burns, wife of Harry Burns, who died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Burns, Sr., on the turnpike between this place and Hornell, Friday, March S, after a succession of pulmonary hemorrhages. Mrs. Burns had been a sufferer from tuberculosis for several months and the fatal termination was not unexpected but her death -in the prime of life is a great loss to her family and a source of regret to a large number of friends. She was the youngest daughter of James and Susan Burns, her mother being a daughter of the late Dr. William Stewart. She was born near Buena Vista and her entire life had been spent there and in the Hamilton District. She was married to Harry Burns in March, 1911. She was a devoted wife and mother and a faithful friend. She is survived by her husband, and five children, varying from an infant to a daughter of seventeen. She also leaves her parents, three sisters. Mrs. James Richardson, of Buena Vista. Mrs. J. Merlin Nicholson, of South Howard, and Mrs. S. Dewitt Stewart, of Kanona, and two brothers, John Burns, of Canisteo. and James Burns. Jr. of Buena Yista.
(The Steuben Courier, Bath, NY, Friday, March 15, 1929)

Susan married Harry D. Burns on 20 Mar 1913 in Houghton, Allegany County, New York. Harry (son of William Burns and Cora Cobb) was born on 21 Jan 1888 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died in Dec 1979 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charles Kent. Charles was born in 1883; died in 1963; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Mable Ann Stewart Arwine, a former resident of Hornell, died Thursday at Phoenixville, Pa. where she had resided with her son for the past two years. She was 83 years old. She was a sister of the late Ernest G. Stewart, a former mayor of Hornell. She was a member of the Eastern Star for many years. She was the widow of Louis Arwine.
Survivors include her sons, Alva R. Arwine of Phoenixville, and one foster son, Clifford Ashbaugh of Rochester, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. The funeral will be held at the Bender funeral Home at 2 p.m. Monday with burial in Hope Cemetery in Hornell.

Family/Spouse: Louis Lyle Arwine. Louis (son of Aaron Minton Arwine and Laura Dunham) was born in 1881 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 11 Apr 1918 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Gretchen Audry Smith on 27 Mar 1929 in Wheeler, Steuben County, New York. Gretchen was born on 14 Sep 1906 in Wheeler, Steuben County, New York; died on 10 Apr 1994 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Retired from the NYS Flood Control Service.

Mervin married Florence Edith Brown on 02 Jan 1925 in Bath, Steuben County, New York. Florence (daughter of Clarence Edgar Brown and Alice Elizabeth Hadley) was born on 18 Aug 1904 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; died on 7 Mar 1987 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York; was buried in Nondaga Cemetery, Bath, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elementary Teacher

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Frank Ross, 89, of Middleton, Tenn., passed away Tuesday (Jan. 22, 2008) at his home.
Born in the Town of Canisteo Sept. 5, 1918, he was the son of John and Bernice (Stewart) Ross. He grew up and resided in the Canisteo area until 1972, when he moved to Lake City, Fla. In 1976, he moved to Middleton, Tenn. He was a dairy farmer most of his life, while working other various jobs, retiring in 1985.
He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Drake Ross, whom he married on May 15, 1948, after 58 years of marriage on Nov. 7, 2006. He also was predeceased by his parents, four brothers, Leo Ross, Elmer Ross, Burdette Ross, and his twin, Fred Ross, who died at birth, two sisters, Mary Ingalls and Lottie Swift, as well as his life-long friend, Zypha (Junior) Swift.
He is survived by two daughters, Sheila (Edward) Bailey of Tenn., Sue (Mike) Hovey of Addison; six sons, James (Rosa) of Tennessee, John Ross of Canisteo, Gerald (Maria) Ross of Canisteo, Jeff Ross of Howard, Stanley (Karen) Ross of Howard, and Joseph (Kim) Ross of Tennessee; a sister, Barbara Jessup Martin of Corning; his mother-in-law, Ruby Drake of Canisteo; brothers-in-law, Melford (Ruth) Drake of Bath, Stanley (Patricia) Drake of Cuba, and Marvin (Susan) Drake of Canisteo; 28 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and his faithful canine campanion, Bummer.
To send a remembrance, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place in the spring at a time to be announced. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in the Town of Canisteo.

Cora married Frank James Obrochta about 1990. Frank was born on 19 Apr 1925 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 5 Jul 2003 in Eutawville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina; was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jennie married Harold Francis Stewart on 22 Mar 1924 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. Harold (son of George Robert Stewart and Lydia McKibben) was born on 5 Sep 1897 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; died in 1982; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Born in Bath, NY to Samuel "Dewitt" and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Burns Stewart, she graduated from Geneseo State Teachers College, Geneseo, NY, and taught school at Bath, Avoca, Hornell, Howard, Canisteo and Canandaigua, NY. She was vice-principal at Haverling Central School in Bath and and a member of the Retired Teachers Association.
She and her mother ran Brooklea Farms for seven years, taking in travelers and serving meals to help support them. She did farming and the Stewart Farm had been in the family for seven generations. She and her husband, Kenneth Spraker, continued in her father's tradition raising prize-winning Cheviot and Tunis sheep on their farm, also exhibiting the sheep throughout the United States and Canada, winning various awards and honors.
She is listed in Who's Who of American Women. She was an international sheep judge, president of the American Cheviot Sheep Society and president and secretary of the Tunis Sheep Society.

Erma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clark E. Crosby. Clark was born on 26 Mar 1910 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Jan 1992 in Steuben County, New York; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Merlin R. Burns, 91, passed away Friday (March 17, 2017) at the ELCOR Nursing Home Facility in Horseheads where he had resided since 2014.

Merlin was born December 13, 1925 in the town of Howard to the late Harry and Susan Burns. He was predeceased by his first wife Fern Arlene Burns in February of 1985, a brother: Kenneth Burns and two sisters: Alta Crosby(66122458) and Erma Brundage(33410707). On January 1, 1994 in Addison he married Velma Cole who survives and resides in Horseheads.

Merlin was a life long resident of the Howard area where he made his living as a milk inspector for Crowley Foods, Inc. of Arkport. He was also proprietor of Magic Motors Car Sales on the Stephens Gulch Rd. Merlin’s other interests included bowling and hunting and fishing with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife Velma, Merlin is survived by a son Jerry Burns of Howard, four step-children: Steven (Linda) Hovey of Corning, Carolyn (Jerry) Hovey-Sink of West End, N.C. Michael Hovey of Addison and Lucinda (David) Hovey-Whitney of Bath. Merlin is also survived by a sister Vera Spears of Bath.

Funeral and committal services will take place March 21, 2017 at H.P. Smith & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Pickering officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Knoxville, Pa.

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Raised by her Aunt Nettie Nicholson, after her mother died when she was an infant.

Vera married Vernon Arthur Spears on 19 Jul 1947 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Vernon was born on 8 Feb 1926 in Cameron, Steuben County, New York; died on 7 Feb 2009 in Buffalo, Johnson County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Russell S. Westphall on 20 Oct 1934. Russell was born in 1907; died in 1999; was buried in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eileen Virginia Gallagher. Eileen was born on 23 Jul 1918; died on 21 Dec 2005 in Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harry S. Stewart, 90, passed away on Friday June 15, 2018 at the Buffalo VA Hospital. He was born in Bath, NY the son of the late Mervin Stewart and Florence (Brown) Stewart. Harry served in the United States Marine Corp. at the end of World War II and the beginning of Korean Conflict as a Link Flight Training Assistant. Harry had several long distance truck driving jobs and head mechanic at Haverling High School. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Georgia (Ellis) Stewart, sister Jeane Dean, son Steven (Kathy) Stewart, a daughter Sherry (James) Stratton, grandchildren Kristen Stewart, Jason (Karin) Sorge, Tammy (Charles) Cullins and Matthew (Heather) Sorge, great grandchildren Ian and Evan Sorge, Oren and Kai Cuulins, Nicholas and McKenna Sorge, nieces Pamela (James) Burdett and family, Lynnette (Andrew) Percival and family.
(The Corning Leader on June 20, 2018)

Harry married Georgia Mae Ellis on 10 Mar 1947 in Orange County, California. Georgia was born on 10 May 1930 in Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Norma J. Button, 78, of County Route 13, entered into rest Thursday (Feb. 27, 2003) at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira. Norma was born June 22, 1924 in the Town of Howard to Harold and Jennie Nicholson Stewart. She married Gerald A. Button on Oct. 20, 1944 in the Town of Howard, who survives. She was predeceased by a brother, Dean Stewart. She was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, the former Hornell Business School, and was a secretary for the Agricultural Stabilization & Conservation Service in Bath for many years. She was also a member of the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church for over 60 years. In addition to her husband of 58 years, Gerald, she is survived by two sons, Arlan (Carol) Button of Cohocton and Merlin (Debbie) Button of Campbell; three daughters, Linda (Larry) Stewart of Jasper, Loreen (Lynn) Karr of Howard and Carleen (Larry) Guild of Jasper; two sisters, Marilyn Egresi of Prattsburgh and Donna (Jack) Gross of Avoca; one brother, Wilbur (Charlene) Stewart of Willow, Alaska; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Norma's life will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church, County Route 69, in the Town of Howard, with the Rev. Daniel Pickering officiating. Burial will be in the Towelsville Cemetery, Towelsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of Norma Button may be made to the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church Memorial Fund, 6034 County Route 69, Canisteo, N.Y. 14823. Arrangements are in care of the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo.

Norma married Gerald A. Button on 20 Oct 1944 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. Gerald was born in 1922; died in 2007; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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