Jacob Watkins

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

Family/Spouse: John Putman. John (son of Victor Putman and Margaret Weis) was born in ca 1755 in Upper Mount Bethel Twp, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; died after 1810 in Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bio from: Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, ed by William Adams, pub 1893
History of the Town of Hinsdale - Chapter XXXI (31)
Pages: 718 & 719
Surnames: PUTNAM, WALTERS, SCOTT, LEARN
Peter PUTNAM, the first settler of the town of Hinsdale and a cousin of General PUTNAM, of Revolutionary fame, was born in 1776. In 1804 he married Mary WALTERS in Almond, Allegany county. In 1810 he went to Olean, where he made a raft and with his family aboard and his brother for a pilot started down the Allegheny, intending to sell his lumber in Cincinnati and settle there. In that city his family were all ill with fever and ague. With them he returned to Olean with a pan of horses and a wagon loaded with his property. Jan. 1, 1811, he settled in the woods where George SCOTT now lives. His nearest neighbor on the south was at Olean and on the north at Franklinville. He raised a log house with the help of the Indians, who had a camp near by. He was a great hunter, was an industrious pioneer, planted the second orchard in Cattaraugus county, and raised the first frame barn in Hinsdale. He died in Feb., 1844; Mrs. PUTNAM died Dec. 22, 1842.
John PUTNAM, oldest son of Peter, was born in the log cabin on the homestead Aug. 10, 1811, and is distinguished as the first white child born in Hinsdale. Jan. 1, 1839, he married Sarah A. LEARN, and Jan. 5, 1841, their son Joseph M. C. was born. Mrs. PUTNAM died Jan. 15, 1841. May 9, 1843, he married, second, Mary A. LEARN. At his marriage Mr. PUTNAM settled on the homestead; in 1840 he rented that and settled on a farm in Humphrey. His health failed in 1877 and they moved onto the home Mrs. PUTNAM had purchased at Scott's Corners, where they now reside. Mr. PUTNAM was justice of the peace in Humphrey sixteen consecutive years.
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The History of Cattaraugus County, NY,
Published 1879 by Everts, edited by Franklin Ellis
Chapter: Town of Hinsdale,
pages 422-233
Transcribed by: Terry Schliewe
Peter Putnam, who claimed to have been a lineal descendant of Gen. Putnam, of Revolutionary fame, came from the Delaware River country, and settled in Almond, Allegany Co., N. Y., in 1802. His marriage was the first in that township. In 1810 he sold out his improvements, invested his money in a raft, and, leaving his wife at Olean, proceeded down the Allegany and Ohio Rivers to Cincinnati. Having sold his lumber, he bought a wagon and span of horses in Cincinnati, and drive back to Olean. January 1, 1811, he arrived on lot 42, township 3, range 3, --the farm now owned by Hollis Scott';and immediately began cutting logs for a house. When he had the requisite number prepared, the Indians, who were encamped in considerable numbers near by, assisted him to build it. He built the first framed barn in town in 1816. His sons, John Putnam, who was born Aug. 10, 1811, and is believed to have been the first male child born in Hinsdale, still resides here.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80121814/peter-putnam

Peter married Mary Waters in 1804 in Almond, Allegany County, New York. Mary was born on 16 Jul 1786 in Pennsylvania; died on 22 Dec 1842 in Hinsdale, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Hinsdale Cemetery, Maplehurst, Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87644983/sarah-sims

Sarah married James Sims about 1808. James (son of Lieutenant William Sims and Catherine) was born on 30 Jan 1783 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 Oct 1859 in Pulteney, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Pelton Cemetery, Pulteney, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8137641/mary-sims

Family/Spouse: William Sims. William (son of Lieutenant William Sims and Catherine) was born on 16 Sep 1780 in Pennsylvania; died on 10 Jan 1849 in Howard, Parke County, Indiana; was buried in Sims Cemetery, Liberty Twp, Parke County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Hubbard Farrell. John was born in 1805; died on 3 Nov 1886 in Hinsdale, Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living in West Almond in 1850.

Died:
Date from her probate record, box 181, image 395

Family/Spouse: Hiram Bowen. Hiram (son of William Boorn and Desire Chamberlain) was born on 22 Mar 1809 in Manchester, Bennington County, Vermont; died on 07 Aug 1879 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87678855/abraham_p-sims

Abram married Betsey J. Morgan about 1840. Betsey (daughter of Samuel Morgan and Rebecca Simpson) was born on 22 Mar 1811 in Bow, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living in Howard,NY from 1840 and 1850 census. Moved to Birch Run,MI about 1853

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50359432/jacob_w-sims

Jacob married Irena Amanda Stanton about 1835. Irena (daughter of Clark Stanton and Amanda Cole) was born on 20 Dec 1814 in New York; died on 08 Jul 1879 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87678864/angeline_amelia-ferrin

Angeline married Jesse Ferrin in 1831 in Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York. Jesse (son of Ebenezer Ferrin and Lydia Phelps) was born on 01 May 1806 in Hebron, Grafton County, New Hampshire; died on 29 Sep 1891 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Frances Cahoon on 4 May 1834 in Vermillion County, Indiana. Frances was born on 11 Nov 1817 in Ohio; died on 11 Jan 1890 in Hayes Twp, Reno County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Upon arriving at Little River on Wednesday evening, April 6th, I was startled to hear of the sudden death of my old friend and neighbor, Mr. Perry Sims. A few minutes later I met his son, Franklin Sims, who invited me to attend and conduct the funeral services of his father, which took place at 11 o’clock a.m. on the following day.

The services were conducted in the following manner: A very large congregation met at the residence of the deceased and, when all was in readiness, the bereaved children and relatives, accompanied by a great procession (reaching fully half a mile) of people repaired to the Bean Cemetery, where members of Victoria Lodge No. 212, I.O.O.F., and of Como Lodge No. 104, K. of P., sang a very solemn and impressive song, which was followed by Scripture reading and prayer was offered, after which the friends and relatives took their farewell look; the coffin then being lowered to its resting place, members of the Orders above mentioned marched by, each depositing in the grave a twig of evergreen in honor—saying, “Live forever.”

This was done in honor to Mr. Sims, his son, Franklin, being an honored member of each of these Orders.

Mr. Perry Sims was the son of Wm. Sims; was born September 27, 1829, in Monroe County, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Indiana in the year 1832; thence with his own family to Piatt County, Illinois, in the spring of 1865, where they resided until the fall of 1878, then moving to Rice County, Kansas, and in the spring of 1879 traded for and moved to a farm one mile north of where the city of Little River is now located, where he resided until his death, which occurred on Tuesday evening, April 4th, 1893.

His beloved wife preceded in death August 27, 1891. Five children, a son and four daughters, survive to mourn the loss; the son and two younger daughters remaining here on the farm, and the elder daughters being married, one residing in Illinois and the other in Ft. Scott, this State.

The children desire to express their thanks to the different Orders and neighbors for the sympathy and help rendered in their time of trouble.

The services were conducted by the undersigned.

Elder Wm. R. Feller

Clipping dated: April 13, 1893 (Reprinted with permission, The Monitor-Journal, 248 Main Street, Little River, KS, 67457. Provided by Young Historical Library, 201 Main Street, P.O. Box 126, Little River, Kansas.) via findagrave.com Cathy Kessinger

Perry married Elizabeth Jane Morris about 1850 in Fountain County, Indiana. Elizabeth was born in 1835; died on 11 Jan 1854 in Parke County, Indiana; was buried in Sims Cemetery, Liberty Twp, Parke County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Perry married Sarah Todd on 22 Oct 1855 in Indiana. Sarah was born on 11 Feb 1832 in Indiana; died on 27 Aug 1891; was buried in Bean Cemetery, Little River, Rice County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Berkley Perlis Coffin on 15 Apr 1849 in Parke County, Indiana. Berkley was born in 1819 in Guilford County, North Carolina; died on 5 Dec 1860 in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois; was buried in Bement Cemetery, Bement, Piatt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living with her mother and kids in Angelica in 1880 (Surname CLEMONS, as well as her children and listed as Married). She apparently drops the Clemons name (possibly abandoned by Mr. Clemons some time around 1880). Her father goes by the Boorn name prior to 1850 and in a note in the Allegany Co. History. The 1860 census and on the family goes by Bowen. Frances was living in Angelina in the 1890's. Ohio in the 1900's.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8258004/frances_desire-bowen

Frances married Frank J. Clemons in 1871 in Allegany County, New York. Frank (son of Chesterfield F. Clemons and Roxie Mills) was born in Jul 1850 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; died on 03 Dec 1900 in New Haven, Macomb County, Michigan; was buried in Centennial Cemetery, New Haven, Macomb County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jay Briggs. Jay (son of Nathaniel Clark Briggs and Hannah Melick) was born on 27 Feb 1836 in Ontario; died on 6 May 1914 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan; was buried in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amanda married Jones Kyser about 1863. Jones (son of Henry Kyser and Hannah Case) was born in 1834 in Michigan; died on 9 Dec 1878 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan; was buried in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 11 Aug 1862, East Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan; American Civil War (North) Enlisted in Company B, 23rd Infantry Regiment Michigan on 11 Sep 1862. Received a disability discharge from Company B, 23rd Infantry Regiment Michigan on 12 Jun 1863 at Bowling Green, KY.

Notes:

No Children (according to the 1900 census)

Irena married Charles E. Hunter on 07 Sep 1876 in Clio, Genesee County, Michigan. Charles was born on 16 Mar 1851 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 23 Aug 1938 in Saginaw County, Michigan; was buried in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1880 living in Birch Run,MI

Alonzo married Jennie Martha Stinchcomb on 16 Sep 1877 in Clio, Genesee County, Michigan. Jennie was born in 1859 in Vienna Twp, Genesee County, Michigan; died in 1946 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan; was buried in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At Allentown Monday night at 11:30 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs Sarah A. Vincent, who had been making her home with her son, Albert Vincent. Mrs. Vincent has been sick for the past two years. Mrs. Vincent was seventy-four years of age and was born in Almond, Sept. 13, 1832. She was one of the oldest residents of the town of Alma, having lived there for the past fifty years. Her husband, Benjamin M. Vincent, passed away in February. The deceased is survived by two sons, Charles F. Vincent of Wellsville, and Albert Vincent of Allentown. Also, one brother, James Ferrin of Almond. The funeral will be held from her late home in Allentown on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. T. Richardson of Wellsville officiating, and burial will be at Allentown.
(Bolivar Breeze, November 14, 1906)

Sarah married Benjamin Morrill Vincent on 30 Mar 1854 in Allegany County, New York. Benjamin (son of David Vincent and Freegift Saunders) was born on 16 Dec 1831 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 13 Feb 1896 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Allentown Cemetery, Alma, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James owned 126 acres of land in Almond,Allegany Co.,NY. Later moved to the city of Hornell. 1893 living at 251 Main Street, 1894 at 7 North Main and by 1896 when daughter Julia was married they were living at 53 1/2 Thacher St.

According to an article/advertisement in the Hornell Weekly Tribune, July 20, 1894. James suffered from sciatica pain (severe back pain)).

A Cripple Walks -- A Marvellous Change from a Sick Bed to Life and Health --

“For many months I have suffered everything but death. For weeks at a time, I was unable to stand on account of the most terrible pains, which extended from the small of my back into the sciatic nerves and streaked down my legs into my feet.

“There was a constant pain that reached to the nape of my neck and the back of my head. No man can describe the awful agony I endured, which was not only excruciating but continuous, night and day. I remained in this helpless and hopeless condition until every joint in my body became so stiff and sore I could scarcely move. My flesh left me to the extent of nearly twenty pounds. My eyes were sunken back into my head and surrounded by dark circles that made me look more like a skeleton than a human being.

“My appetite was gone. My stomach was so weak that I could not bear any strong food. During my sickness I had been treated by the best local physicians with no benefit whatever.”

Such were the sufferings of Mr. J. S. Ferrin, of 7 North Main St., this city, from sciatica. His pains were unendurable and had resisted large doses of anodynes. The muscles had contracted and the limb had shortened; Mr. Ferrin grew nervous and weak.

He said to the doctor: “I have tried everything but magnetism—if that fails I shall give up hope.” After the first magnetic treatment the pain was much relieved and he could sleep more soundly. The pain has continued to diminish and his general health to improve, and in less than a fortnight he has been able to go back to his employment at the brickyard. In less than four weeks’ time he has entirely recovered.

Mr. Ferrin now looks back on those long and weary months of his life with wonder and horror. It took Dr. Smith longer to eradicate from his system the effects of the opium, calomel, and other poisonous drugs than it has to cure the original disease.

Chronic sciatica is laid down in all medical works as incurable except by a painful and dangerous surgical operation, the effect of which is doubtful. Dr. Smith will give ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in cash to any charitable institution in this city, designated by the patient for any case of sciatica which he cannot cure, provided the sufferer will agree to follow directions the prescribed length of time. This offer is neither bluff nor bluster but is made in the strictest good faith.

Dr. F. B. Smith is an expert in the treatment and cure of all nervous and chronic diseases and may be consulted daily, free of charge at the Page House, Hornellsville, where he is permanently established rooms 10 and 12, right at the head of the stairs.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87682350/james_s-ferrin

James married Antoinette Bernicia Miller in 1864 in Almond, Allegany County, New York. Antoinette (daughter of Harry H. Miller and Julianna Brown) was born on 14 Jan 1846 in Virgil, Cortland County, New York; died on 28 Jan 1923 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 13 May 1861, Angelica, Allegany County, New York; American Civil War (North) 27th New York Regt., I Co. Killed - Battle of Bull Run 1861

Notes:

1860 Eugene was working in Angelica with his Uncle Hiram Bowen, a Lawyer in Angelica.

Eugene was a member of Company "I" in the 27th New York Regiment,under Capt. Gardner. He was the first man killed in the Civil War from Allegany Co.,NY, while on the front line of the first Battle of Bull Run. Eugene was known as a young man with great promise. He had enlisted 13May1861 at Angelica,NY (some debate if he was the first killed on the second from Allegany - see below)



Rushford and Rushford People, by Helen Josephine White Gilbert, 1910. p.337/8

Extract from a letter written by William Seiver(Seaver) of Angelica, late of Co. I, 27th Regiment, N.Y.V.:
"My impression is that Eugene Ferrin of West Almond, N.Y. was the first Allegany soldier who was killed in the Civil War. Our regiment had but just got onto the fighting ground of Bull Run under command of Col. Henry W. Slocum (later Major General Slocum) when directly in our front was two Rebel regiments; the first volley they fired Eugene Ferrin was struck in the forehead, standing at my side. If Babbitt was killed in the morning, before the battle of Bull Run I did not learn about it."

Extract from a letter written by Philander D. Ellithorpe of Buffalo, late of Co. I, 27th Regiment, N.Y.V.:
"I have no recollection of Ferrin but I do know when and where Albert Babbitt was killed; I saw him receive the second shot, after he was down; it was down in the valley, near the house and not far from where Col. Slocum was wounded. The Eighth Georgia regiment was on the skirmish line down the valley and there were two other regiments of Rebs in ambush; we did not see them until they opened fire upon us."

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87678870/harland_erskine-ferrin

Harland married Helen Arminta Lattin about 1865. Helen (daughter of Nelson Lattin and Eliza Stiles) was born in Jan 1847 in Troy, Walworth County, Wisconsin; died on 5 Nov 1903 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarilda May Spencer. Sarilda was born on 12 May 1840 in Putnam County, Indiana; died on 9 Oct 1911 in Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addison married Tertia Olive Hiles on 16 Oct 1919 in Ohio. Tertia (daughter of William Hiles and Bell) was born on 29 Nov 1883 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Mar 1980 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio; was buried in Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Emily Falkaner Taylor about 1923. Emily was born on 14 Jan 1891 in Mecca, Trumbull County, Ohio; died on 12 May 1958 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio; was buried in Windsor Township Cemetery, Windsor, Ashtabula County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gertrude Hannah Jackson. Gertrude (daughter of Andrew Jackson and Hannah Jordan) was born on 14 Jun 1873; died on 10 Jan 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Alma Roth on 21 Jan 1915 in Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. Alma was born in 1892 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married Gladys Leach on 16 Oct 1915 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Gladys (daughter of Walter Leach and Jopia Crooks) was born in 1896 in Millington, Tuscola County, Michigan; died in 1922; was buried in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Lucy A. Brewer on 19 Sep 1918 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan. Lucy was born in 1887 in Genesee County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Lora Early about 1880. Lora (daughter of Z. B. Early) was born in 1862; died on 2 Dec 1910; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MYRTLE ELTHEA8 NORTON (Oliver7, Ebenezer6, John5-4-3, Joseph2, Nicholas1) was born Belmont, NY 24 Sept.1868, dau. of Oliver W. and Mary Lucy (Perry) Norton (Family Notes; 1880 Census). Married, 30 Aug 1888, JAMES ALBERT VINCENT, son of Benjamin M. and Sarah (Ferrin) Vincent (Minard, Allegany County, p.496). He was born 20 June 1858(Family Notes). He was an oil producer, resident of Drum Rd, Scio, NY.
Children, surname VINCENT (Family Notes):
1. Lee Benjamin9, b. 15 June 1895; m. Leona Hill.
2. Aldine, b. 17 Apr.1898; m. (l) Lester Young; m (2) Henry
Scott.
3. Albert Norton, b. 20 June 1900; m. (1) Vera White who d. 1941; m. (2) 6 Feb. 1942, Luvac Schen.
4. N. Hugh, b. 29 Apr.1902: m. Arlovine Goodridge.

James married Myrtie Elrthea Norton on 30 Aug 1888. Myrtie (daughter of Oliver W. Norton and Mary Lucy Perry) was born on 24 Sep 1868 in Belmont, Allegany County, New York; died on 18 Mar 1935; was buried in Knights Creek Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115424902/angeline_julia-stanley

Julia married John Lewis Wey Stanley on 11 Mar 1896 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. John (son of Thomas Charles Wey Stanley and Mary Jenette Smith) was born on 14 Mar 1868 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; died on 07 Feb 1942 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. K. Allen - Mrs. Viola Ferrin Allen, wife of K. Allen of Gainesville, formerly of Almond, died at home Friday, Sept. 1st, after a short sickness. She was found unconscious and remained so until death. Mrs. Allen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ferrin, now of Hornellsville, and was born July 28, 1874. Her life spent for most part in Almond. She leaves four children, for whom much sympathy is felt. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, Almond, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Internment in Woodlawn cemetery.
(The Alfred Sun, Alfred New York, Wednesday, September 13, 1905)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108047107/viola_deanthe-allen

Viola married Andrew K. Allen on 15 Feb 1893 in Adrian, Steuben County, New York. Andrew (son of Andrew Clark Allen and Rhoda Stewart) was born on 30 Dec 1861 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 28 Nov 1934 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living in West Almond according to the 1900 census(her name is shown as Besse). 1930 living in Virgil, with her husband and son Claude, on Blodgetts Mills Road.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87674848/vesta_d-miller

Vesta married Frederick P. Miller on 21 Nov 1893 in Hammondsport, Steuben County, New York. Frederick (son of Ambrose W. Miller and Susan Parker) was born in Aug 1862 in Virgil, Cortland County, New York; died on 1 Sep 1938 in Virgil, Cortland County, New York; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

THE ALFRED SUN, WEDNESDAY, March 21, 1900
A Terrible Fire.
Eugene Ferrin's Home Burned To the Ground Early Sunday Morning and Two of His Children Perish in The Flames
Last Sunday morning the inhabitants of this community received a shock, Which, while it excited the sensibilities, at the same time touched the Inmost hearts and sympathetic natures of all, when it was learned that the home Of Eugene Ferrin lives in a house belonging to Wm Ostrander, situated almost three miles from this village on the McHenry Valley road, was burned to the ground together with the entire contents, and two of Mr. Ferrin's children had perished in the flames. About twelve o'clock Saturday night Mrs. Ferrin arose and put a chunk of wood in the stove to keep the fire until morning. She then retired again and her attention was soon attracted by a reflection of light which proved to be a fire which had started around the stove pipe hole down stairs. Mrs. Ferrin gave her husband the alarm and went to the stair door and called the three older children who were sleeping overhead, two boys in one room and a little girl in another. They answered and the little girl came down. The fire was at first apparently not very serious and Mr. Ferrin, endeavored to extinguish the flames with two pails of water which were handy; but this amount being insufficient and the water privileges being very inconvenient, he was obliged to abandon the effort. When it became apparent that the house would be destroyed, Mrs. Ferrin rushed out of the house with her baby and little girl. Seeing that the boys did not come down stairs in response to the call, Mr.Ferrin became alarmed for their safety and started up the stairs to rescue them but was met by a wall of seething flame which caused him to retreat. He then rushed out of the house and after procuring a ladder, climbed to the chamber window which was located near the bed in which the boys had been sleeping. We are informed that when Mr.Ferrin broke through the window he found that the children had left their bed and were in the opposite corner of the room cut off from him by the flames so that it was impossible to effect their rescue. In his efforts to save the children he was very badly burned, the hair being burned from his head and his hands and one side of his face being entirely blistered. The two boys who were cremated were aged 9 and 3 years. Mr. and Mrs. Ferrin and the other two children escaped with nothing save their night clothes and walked on third of a mile to Mr. Ostrander's in their bare feet. The night was severely cold, the thermometer standing at eight below zero, and their feet were badly frozen from the exposure. They are at present at the home of Mrs. Ferrin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McIntosh, and it will be some time before they recover from the burns and effects of exposure. Mr. and Mrs. Ferrin have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great calamity and bereavement, and several parties are busily engaged in collecting effects to aid them in their time of need. Surely this is a Christian duty, and we trust that all will join in bearing these heavy burdens that they may be made as light as possible for those on whom they will fall with crushing weight. The remains of the little ones were placed in a casket "together" and interred in Woodlawn Cemetery Monday afternoon.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161589887/eugene_nelson-ferrin

Eugene married Jennie McIntosh on 8 Aug 1889 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York. Jennie (daughter of Henry C. McIntosh and Sarah Maynard) was born in Jun 1872 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died in 1908 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 8 May 1898, Los Angeles County, California; California Volunteers Spanish American War (Philippines) Battery D, 1 Battalion Calvary, Heavy Artillery

Notes:

May 1900 - Jesse was staying at his parents' home in Almond after receiving his discharge from the Army, having done service in the Philippines. He then departed for Los Angeles, Cal and from there will go to Arizona to become the assistant Superintendent of a mining enterprise. Jan 1901 - Jesse was back in Almond visiting relatives. He left last Spring intending to go to Arizona where he expected to engage in the mining enterprise. He never reached there. At St.Louis he encountered the big streetcar strike and was fortunate in getting a position with the St.Louis Traction Company as claim agent on the northern divisions of their system, which position he has since held. This position that carries with it considerable responsibility and a comfortable salary.
1910 Jesse and family are living in New Orleans and he his working as a city detective.
1936 Jesse received a badly bruised hip and sprained arm when he fell from a scaffold at the Setton garage which was being remodeled for the new home of his sons-in-law dairy business.
1940 census Jesse is living with his daughter in Ponchatoula.

Jesse married Alice Addie George in 1899. Alice was born on 22 Aug 1867 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Mar 1920 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Ponchatoula Cemetery, Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

BELMONT — Fay Ferrin, 88, of Feathers Creek Road, died Tuesday, July 4, in the Cuba Nursing Home following a brief illness. A native of Almond, he was born Aug. 9, 1878, son of Harlan and Helen Latin Ferrin. He was engaged in farming. Mr. Ferrin is survived by two sons, Clarence of Perry and Charles of Tulsa, Okla.; four daughters, Mrs. Warren Stephens of Birdsall, Mrs. Victor Peterson of Belmont, Mrs. Henry George of Almond and Mrs. Ada Little of Canisteo; 28 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Richard E. Burt Funeral Home, Angelica, where friends may call 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Burial will be in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica.
(Wellsville Daily Reporter, Wellsville, New York, Wednesday, July 05, 1967)

THREE BABES BURNED TO DEATH IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Mother Absent to Get Water at Well a Mile Away — Flames Destroy Cabin.
Lincoln, Neb., July 25. — Fire last night destroyed the home of Fay Ferrin, a ranchman living near Provo, S. D., and three children, the oldest of whom was only 4 years old, were incinerated. The flames broke out while the mother had gone to a well a mile distant to get water.
(The Omaha Daily News, Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday, July 25, 1911)

James married Sarah Belle Stearns on 1 Mar 1904 in Almond, Allegany County, New York. Sarah was born on 18 Oct 1885 in Iowa; died on 1 Nov 1965 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Catherine Cummins. Mary was born in 1871; died in 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WARREN- Frances J. McCall, 72, 2215 Burton St. S.E., died at 1:45 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 24, 1929 in Warren, the daughter of Charles E. and Emily Taylor Bowen. She was a homemaker and an avid sewer. She won several awards at the Trumbull County Fair for her embroidery. Survivors include a son, Charles "Opal" Burkholder of Champion; a brother, Charles A. Bowen of Warren; and a grandchild. A sister, Dorothy Goldner, is deceased. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Warren Baptist Temple with the Rev. James Dittmar officiating. Arrangements were handled by Robert H. Roberts-Clark Memorial Home.

Frances married Harry Homer Burkholder on 07 Dec 1947 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, and was divorced in 1961. Harry was born on 16 Mar 1925 in Struthers, Mahoning County, Ohio; died on 14 Aug 1996 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio; was buried in Meadowbrook Cemetery, Champion, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Richard Allen McCall on 23 Jul 1962 in Trumbull County, Ohio. Richard was born in 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cortland-Charles "Bud" Bowen passed away Tuesday morning at his home, he was 82 years old. The son of Charles E. and Emily (Taylor) Bowen, Bud was born November 7, 1931 in Warren. He attend Howland Schools and went on to join the United States Army serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. On September 12, 1952 Bud married Lola (Brown) with whom he spent 60 wonderful years of marriage. Bud worked as a tractor driver at Thomas Strip Steel for 44 years before his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed working on equipment and could often be found fixing tractors, lawnmowers, cars, and semis. He was a member of the Masons and the VFW. He will be sadly missed by his wife Lola and his son Douglas (Ronele) Bowen. He also leaves his granddaughters Lori and Charley, his great grandson Soren, and his nephew Don as well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Friends and family may call from 11:00am-1:00pm Saturday at Crown Hill Mausoleum Chapel. A funeral service will take place immediately following at 1:00pm. Arrangements were handled by Selby-Heavilin Funeral Home. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Charles married Lola Lougara Brown on 12 Sep 1952. Lola was born on 30 Dec 1933 in Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia; died on 17 Oct 2015 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio; was buried in Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna, Trumbull County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ethel Goodison Penney. Ethel (daughter of George Penney and Kezia) was born in Nov 1892; died on 3 May 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marjorie M.. Marjorie was born on 30 May 1920; died on 6 Aug 2002; was buried in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ella M.. Ella was born in 1921; died in 1968; was buried in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, Saginaw County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Emory W. Flagg. Emory was born on 2 Aug 1883; died on 21 Nov 1960; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lester Young. Lester was born est 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Luvae Ploss Schen. Luvae was born on 05 Nov 1989; died on 16 Jun 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Leona Mary Coyle on 22 Jan 1929. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Arlene Maxine Goodridge on 24 Apr 1937. Arlene was born on 28 Feb 1908; died on 23 Apr 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 27 Feb 1918, Buffalo, Erie County, New York; World War I 77th Division, 307th Infantry, Machine Gun Co. Severely wounded by sharpnel at Vesle River, France Oct 1918

Notes:

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Oct 10, 1918.
"Regiment Again in Action - Two Men of 307th reported as Being seriously injured - Hornell, Oct 9. - That the 307th Infantry, which is made up largely of men from this section of the country, has been in action again is evident from the fact that J. Milton Allen and Anthony J. Fink, both of this city have been seriously wounded. Private Allen was a member of the Machine Gun Company. He was a linotype operator, 23 years old and was drafted from Buffalo on February 27, 1918, and dhortly after being moblized at Camp Upton was sent across. He was born in Almond and learned his trade in Canisteo and fro a time worked in this city. He was working in Canisteo at the time he was drafted, although he registered wheil he was in Buffalo. Private Fink was a boilermaker in the local Ere shops at the tie of drafted, on February 27, 1918. He was also sent to Camp Upton and from there to France. The war department has also just notified the family of the wounding of Private Joseph Norton, of Canisteo, although it happended more than a month ago."

Living in Olean in 1920 and 1930(138 N.Ninth Street), working at the Printing shop

Long Illness Fatal to Friendship Man, James Allen, 67
Friendship - James M. Allen, 67, of Sunnyside, died yesterday morning at the Buffalo Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born at West Almond on May 14, 1894, he was the son of Leonard K. and Viola Ferrin Allen. He was a married to the former Mildred Miller of Canisteo, who survives. A printer by trade, Mr. Allen served in that capacity with the former Friendship Register for 25 years. He was a member of the typography union of Olean, a veteran of World War I, past commander of the Friendship American Legion, Post 1108, past commander of the Olean VFW, and had served for many years as the manager of the Friendship town baseball club. In addition to his wife, other survivors are: three sons, James H. of Friendship, Richard K. Allen of Hamilton Air Base, Cal. and Robert L. of Lomita, Cal.; three daughters, Mrs. Jay Schwab of Friendship, Mrs. Harold Weinhauer of Wellsville, and Mrs. Paul J. Kruger of Friendship; one sister, Mrs. Joel Burdette of Hornell; and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the Davis Funeral Home Friday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Albert Schott of the Friendship Methodist and the Friendship American Legion Post. Burial will be in the Maple Lawn Cemetery.
(Wellsville Daily Reporter (Wellsville, New York) • Wed, Nov 15, 1961, page 3)

James married Mildred Bernice Miller on 27 Sep 1919. Mildred (daughter of Edwin Miller and Eva Allen) was born on 17 Nov 1892 in Allentown, Allegany County, New York; died on 22 May 1981 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

IN A STRANGE WAY.
Hobart Allen Falls From Hay Rake—Is Dragged, Kicked by Horses and Dies Shortly.
An inexpressibly sad and unexplainable accident occurred on the farm of George M. Meeder in Orangeville last Thursday morning as the result of which Hobart Allen, the eleven-year-old son of K. Allen lost his life. The lad, whose father is the cheese maker in the factory near Mr. Meeder's, was driving two horses on a hay rake, in the same field in which Mr. Meeder and his son were at work, but the men were not in sight of the boy with the rake and the first thing which attracted attention, was the team going across the field toward the road. Mr. Meeder's son saw them, and after calling to the horses to stop, and he was following them to the barn, some half mile distant, when Miss Nellie Meeder heard his calling and went out and stopped the team. It was then discovered that Hobart Allen had in some way fallen between the two horses and that the inside tug of the near horse was around his body, and though the boy was still living, the kicks received on the back of his head had fractured the skull, and he lived but a short time. The horses were dragging the whiffletrees and the evener, and the tugs were fastened and how the boy got in the position described is past understanding. The rake with the pole broken was in the field. The body was taken to Mr. Meeder's house, and on Saturday was taken to Almond, Allegany County for burial. The boy's mother died a couple of years ago. The father, two brothers and a sister survive. This is Mr. Allen's second season at the factory.
(Wyoming County Times, Warsaw, NY August 21, 1907)

Notes:

Polly(Mary Stanley) graduated from Hornell High School in 1920. She lived with her aunt, Mrs. John Stanley, after the death of her mother in 1905. She was said have had a very tough time as a little girl, living with her mothers family, having to hear about how "improper those Allen's are." Audrey Allen, said that Grandma was not even aloud to play with the neighbor kids because she was an Allen. Grandma never mentioned anything about her father having been Divorced before marring her mother. This was look down upon at the time and may have been why her parents went to Steuben County to get married by a Justice of the Peace. Grandma always spoke highly of her father and of his third wife Edith Jotry. She so wanted to go and live with them, but from what I understand, they were always traveling and it would be no place for a little girl, so she was told.

HORNELL- Polly(Mary) Burdett, 105, formerly of Burdett Road, died Friday (Feb.6, 2004) in Hornell Gardens, where she has been a resident for the past seven years. Born Feb 1, 1899 in Almond, the daughter of K and Voila Ferrin Allen, she was married Feb. 22,1922 in Hornell to Joel D. Burdett, Sr., who died in 1974. She was also predeceased by two sons; Douglas, who died in 1944 and Hobart M. Burdett, who died in 1965; onwe grandson, David Burdett; a great-grandson, Shane Burdett; and a great-great grandson, Xavier Drake. Living most of her life in the Hornell area, she was a graduate of the former Hornell Acedamy. Polly was a seamstress, employed by the former Hickey-Freeman Co., Inc. of Hornell for 20 years, retiring in 1967. She loved doing handwork with her crocheting and making several beautiful quilts. One of her crocheted tablecloths was exhited at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. She is survived by two daughters, Marianna Matlega, Dundee and Margaret(William) Drake, Hornell; four sons, Paul (Betty) Burdett, Nunda, Joel Dean Burdett, Jr., Hornell, Donald S. Burdett, Hornell and James (Anna) Burdett, Geneseo; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandsons, several neices and nephews.

Birth:
Delivered by Dr.Wm Benjamin

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71173971/polly_tanner-burdett

Polly married Joel Dean Burdett on 22 Feb 1922 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Joel (son of Francis Marion Burdett and Anna Dickinson Russell) was born on 12 Aug 1896 in Big Creek, Steuben County, New York; died on 6 Apr 1974 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 living with his grandfather Andrew Allen in Alfred. Miles was employed by Seymour G. Stewart in West Almond, as a farm laborer, according to the 1920 census of West Almond. He was said, Audrey Pettibone, to have been living with his half-sister, Grace Farnum, in Wellsville at the time of his death. Miles was killed in an oil refinery fire in Wellsville. A story relayed to me by Audrey Pettibone from her uncle(Lionel), who know Miles, said that about every Saturday night there was a dance and one night a deputy sheriff came and caused alot of grief for everyone. The Deputy was apparently not well liked by everyone. Never-the-less, some words were spoken and Miles hit the Deputy with his fist, knocking the Deputy out cold. Miles spent the next three days in jail. Under normal circumstances, Miles could have been fired from his job for such an incident, but his boss kept him on. Unfortunately, he was killed not long after.

Birth:
Deliverd by his grandmother, Rhoda Allen.

Died:
Obituary Abstracts from the Olean Times-Herald: [Wellsville, Sep 28]
Age 30, of Angelica; d. from burns, Tues., Jones Memorial Hosp.; explosion at Sinclair Refinery; unmd. Survived by: father, K. Allen (Almond); sis. Mrs. Joel Burdette(Hornell) and bro. James M. Allen (Olean).

Notes:

CLAUDE MILLER CORTLAND - Claude Miller, 77, of 64 Huntington Ave., died early Sunday morning at his home. He was born in Hornellsville and lived in Cortland County for 55 years. He lived with Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Barnes of Cuyler for several years. He was a farm hand. Surviving are two nieces. Mrs. James Cornish of LaFayette and Mrs. Gene Wadsworth of Apulia. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Smith Funeral Home, DeRuyter. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Blodgett Mills. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87674951/claude-miller

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 16 Apr 1917, Hornell, Steuben County, New York; World War I (US) New York National Guard - Co. K,3rd Infantry Overseas 14Oct1918 - 13Jul1919 (Field Remount Squadron No 332 Quartermaster Corps) Promoted to Sergeant 14Jul1919 Honorably discharged during demobilization 5Aug1919

Notes:

FLOYD MILLER DIES IN HOSPITAL
Homer - Floyd Miller, 64, of 40 N.Main St., a retired carpenter, died today in the VA Hospital, Syracuse. His wife, Mrs. Dorothy Parker Miller died last summer. Born April 7, 1897 in Almond, N.Y. he was the son of Fred and Vesta Ferrin Miller. He was a member of the Little York Grange. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth M. Cornish of Homer and Mrs. Beatrice Wadsworth of E. Syracuse; a brother Claude Miller of Salt Road, Groton, and six grandchildren. Service will be held 2pm Sunday at Briggs Brothers Memorial Home with Rev James H. Russell, pastor of the Homer Congregational Church, officiating. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at funeral home Saturday 7 to 9 pm.
(Cortland Standard, Thursday Evening, March 22, 1962)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183098765/floyd-miller

Floyd married Dorothy Mae Parker on 23 May 1920. Dorothy (daughter of Floyd G. Parker and Marian E. Jenkins) was born on 25 Jun 1903 in Blodgett Mills, Cortland County, New York; died on 9 Jun 1961 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married Vanis Walters on 9 Dec 1908 in Allegany County, New York. Vanis (son of Thomas Walters and Emily Pool) was born in ca 1887. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married Ralph James Washburn on 16 Jul 1913 in Almond, Allegany County, New York. Ralph was born in 1887 in Pennsylvania; died in 1937; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 Living in Grove,Allegany Co.,NY, working as a Servant(Aged 10).
1920 living in Granger, working on a farm. later lived in Centerville.
1930 living with the Reese family. He visited his adopted sister, Helen in the 1920's, she was never told she was adopted so he was unfortunately not welcomed by her adopted parents.

Monday; November 14, 1966
Rossburg-Clyde Ferrin of Centerville was pronounced dead of an apparent heart attack this morning by Coroner Paul Rems of Belmont following a one car accident in which Mr. Ferrin's auto left Rt. 19 A, four tenths of a mile south of Rossburg, and struck a small tree.
Fillmore's Brooks Hose Rescue Squad was called, however Mr. Ferrin was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to Dr. Rems, an autopsy later revealed that death had occurred previous to the accident.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9062018/clyde-eugene-ferrin

Clyde married Ruth Margaret Reese on 24 Dec 1924 in Allegany County, New York. Ruth (daughter of Albert E. Reese and Margaret E. Williams) was born on 18 Nov 1905 in Centerville, Allegany County, New York; died on 30 Dec 1998 in Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Freedom Cemetery, Freedom, Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1910 living in the Elms home in Angelica,Allegany Co.,NY, aged 7
years. 1920 living in Warren,Warren Co.,PA as a border, aged 17.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101707732/winfred-r-ferrin

Winfred married Mabel Evelyn Henning on 21 Oct 1924 in Youngsville, Warren County, Pennsylvania. Mabel (daughter of Charles Alfred Henning and Edna Elisabeth Pederson) was born on 7 Sep 1902 in Youngsville, Warren County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Jan 1987 in Riverside, Riverside County, California; was buried in Youngsville Cemetery, Youngsville, Warren County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Adopted by Benjamin Lippincott and Harriet Belle Ferry. (Information from Roger and Alice Montgomery)

Helen married Theodore Roosevelt Montgomery on 1 Mar 1926. Theodore was born on 5 Nov 1904; died on 5 Dec 1980 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had one other son not listed Richard who moved to Oregon in 1946 and is now deceased. (Robert Ferrin)

Family/Spouse: Elmer Otis Fortenberry. Elmer was born on 26 Feb 1902 in Louisiana; died on 7 Apr 1995 in Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana; was buried in New Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Husser, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth register has her name as Helen E. (her deceased sister)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18829367/eva_may-ferrin

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18829371/jesse_harland-ferrin

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18829364/ethel_r-ferrin

Notes:

Ruby Peterson Jennings, formerly of Feathers Creek Road, passed away on Friday March 24, 2006 in the Wellsville Manor Care Center.

The former Ruby Ferrin was born on September 3, 1912 in Almond to Fay Ferrin and Sarah Stearns Ferrin. On April 27, 1928 in Wellsville she married Victor Peterson who predeceased her on August 29, 1983 and on August 12, 1989 in Belmont she married Paul Jennings who predeceased her on September 13, 1997.

Ruby Jennings was employed by Daystrom's Furniture in Friendship, was seamstress and owned and operated Peterson's Ceramics in Belmont for many years. She is a member of the AngelicaBibleChurch. Ruby had been a member of the Belmont Presbyterian Church and the First Baptist Church of Belmont.

Survivors included: 2 sons, Carl [Marilyn] Peterson of Belmont and Donald Peterson of Wellsville; 2 daughters, June [Herbert] Harrington of Belmont and Sarah [James] Bassinger of Petersburg, MI.; a sister Alice Stephens of Canisteo; 21 grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter Carol Burdick in 1997.

Ruby married Victor Peterson on 27 Apr 1929. Victor was born in 1908; died in 1983; was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Belmont, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Paul Jennings on 12 Aug 1989. Paul died on 13 Sep 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ada E. Johnston-Little, 86, formerly of Cunningham Creek Road, died Monday (March 26, 3001) at Hornell Gardens, where she had resided the last 3 1/2 years. She was born July 4, 1914, in Almond to Fay and Sarah Stearns Ferrin. She is predeceased by her husband, Albert Little, and also by Clarence Johnston, whom she lived with for many years. She was also predeceased by two sons, Ernest Little and James Johnston; a sister, Irene George, and two brothers, Charles and William Ferrin. She was a housewife and mother who loved to sew, crochet, and knit. In earlier years she had worked for the former Gilberts Horseradish Factory in Hornell. She was also a 25-year member of the Canisteo Grange. Survivors include two sons, Albert (Catherine) Little of Belfast and Gerald Little of Nunda; one daughter, Jane (Charles) Butler of Canisteo; two sisters, Ruby Jennings of Belmont and Alice Stephens of Birdsall; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home in Canisteo, where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Sawyer officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo. Memorials in the name of Ada Johnston-Little may be made to Hornell Gardens, 434 Monroe Ave., Hornell, N.Y. 14843.

Family/Spouse: Clarence Johnston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married Albert S. Little on 9 Feb 1933. Albert (son of Joshua Little and Elizabeth Gordon) was born in 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Tulsa,Oklahoma in 1965

Charles married Louise Myers on 17 Mar 1939 in Sonyea, Livingston County, New York, and was divorced in May 1950 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Louise was born in ca 1919 in Springwater, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Evelyn Ellen Townsend in 1950, and was divorced in Nov 1964 in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Evelyn (daughter of Lester Townsend and Flava Evans) was born on 20 Jan 1916 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died on 23 Aug 2005 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; was buried in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eloise married Warren Edward Stephens on 27 Aug 1941 in Belmont, Allegany County, New York. Warren (son of Ralph Edward Stephens and Edna M. Burlew) was born on 19 Aug 1921 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York; died on 22 Sep 1992 in Angelica, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Clarence W. Ferrin, 64, of 30 Gibbs St. in Nunda died Wednesday (July 8, 1987) in Wyoming County Community Hospital, Warsaw. Formerly of Perry and Mt. Morris, he moved to Nunda in 1982. He was formerly employed by Lapp Insulator Co. of LeRoy and was a member of the International Union of Electrical and Machine Workers and a former member of the Mt. Morris Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Betty Scott Ferrin; two daughters, Ami and Tami; four sisters, Irene George of Almond, Ruby Peterson of Belmont, Ada Little of Canisteo and Alice Stephens of Birdsall; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A service was conducted Saturday afternoon in the Mann Funeral Home of Nunda with Rev. Emerson Twining officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship. Memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston County Unit of the American Cancer Society.
(Genesee Country Express, Thursday, July 16, 1987, page 8)

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78207385/clarence_willard-ferrin

Family/Spouse: Betty Louise Scott. Betty was born on 18 Jul 1929 in Belvidere, Allegany County, New York; died on 13 Jul 2009 in Houghton, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kenneth Meade Tucker. Kenneth was born on 2 Nov 1902 in Kansas; died on 14 Oct 1982 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jean Donald McIntyre. Jean (son of Don Grant McIntyre) was born on 25 Sep 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Contact Info: sscleve@yahoo.com ; Address:
  18 Lakeview Drive
  Lansing, NY
  607 533 7169

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

Notes:

YANKEETOWN, Fla. -- Dorothy Schwab, 83, of Yankeetown, Fla., died Tuesday (February 17, 2004) at Nature Coast Lodge under the care of her family and Hospice of Citrus County. She was born to Mildred and James Allen on August 12, 1920, in Olean, N.Y., and she lived most of her life in Allegany County, N.Y. She moved to Lakeland, Fla., where she resided for 15 years before moving to Yankeetown two years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church in Yankeetown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay S. Schwab, in 1980, her daughter, Linda Barnett, her brothers, James "Red" Allen and Richard Allen, and her great-granddaughter Zoe To. She is survived by three sons, Jay A. Schwab of Yankeetown, Richard Schwab of Ligioner, Pa., and James Schwab of Annapolis, Md., three daughters, Amy Palmer of Wellsville, N.Y., Tina Yanke of Yankeetown and Diane Creech of Ozark, Ala., two sisters, Mary Kruger of Friendship, N.Y., and Marjorie Weinhauer of St. Pete, Fla., one brother Robert Allen of Avinger, Texas, 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Brown Funeral Home and Crematory, Crystal River, Fla.

Graduated Valedictorian in 1938 from Friendship Central School.

Dorothy married Jay Simeon Schwab on 26 Mar 1939. Jay (son of John Wesley Schwab and Amy Anna McElheney) was born on 19 Apr 1917 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York; died on 24 Sep 1980 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1942 and 1951; World War II Korean War

Notes:

James, who was known as "Red" was a rural mail carrier. He was a Veteran of World War II and was one of the first from Friendship to enlist in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Friendship Fire Co., Friendship American Legion, and the Allegany County 40 'n' 8. In June 1966 James and his family were traveling in there station wagon on a narrow country road in Allegany County and collided head-on with a 26 year old drunk driver. James, his wife, and two of their children died in the crash, and the other children were seriously injured.

James married Marie McMahon on 1 Jul 1948 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York. Marie (daughter of Stephen Vincent McMahon and Catherine Kane) was born on 19 Apr 1926 in Amity, Allegany County, New York; died on 19 Jun 1966 in Allegany County, New York; was buried in St.Mary's Cemetery, Belmont, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marjorie was living in Wellsville in 1966.

Family/Spouse: Harold Frederick Weinhauer. Harold (son of Albert C. Weinhauer and Katherine L. Gallman) was born on 10 Mar 1915 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; died on 5 Dec 1994 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 20 Mar 1945, Camp Swift, Bastrop County, Texas; World War II, Korea, Vietnam

Notes:

Richard was in the U.S. Air Force at the time of his brother's death in 1966. Discharged 30Nov1970 - Last known address: P.O. Box 6237 San Diego , CA 92166. After he retired from the Air Force due to health reasons Richard and Emmy owned a motel in Inyokern, California for a few years.

Buried:
Section A-C Site C-20b

Richard married Gerri about 1946 in California, and was divorced about 1960. Gerri was born est 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Emmy about 1960. Emmy was born on 27 Sep 1925 in Mississippi; died on 25 Nov 1998; was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert was living somewhere in California at the time of his brother's death in 1966. 1972 living in Clintonville, Wisconsin. 2010 living in Avinger,TX

Family/Spouse: Theresa Ann McMahon. Theresa (daughter of Stephen Vincent McMahon and Catherine Kane) was born on 2 Oct 1932 in Belmont, Allegany County, New York; died on 12 May 2010 in Avinger, Cass County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary "Little Mary" was living in Friendship in 1966 and 2004.

Family/Spouse: Paul J. Kruger, Jr.. Paul (son of Paul J. Kruger and Sabrah Dodson) was born on 17 Aug 1928 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York; died on 13 Oct 2003; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 25 Mar 1943, Rochester, Monroe County, New York; World War II - Technical Sergeant 93rd Bombardment Group, Army Air Force (Boracroton,FL) 231st Base Unit, Army Air Force (Alamogordo,NM 1945)

Notes:

Hobart was born at home in the town of Howard. After graduating Alfred-Almond Central School he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps, during World War II, where he was stationed at Boracroton,FL and Alamogordo,NM(at the time of the first atomic bomb test). In the Air Corps, Hobart attained the rank of Technical Sergent and repaired planes such as the B-26, and B-17, he was also one of the first mechanics to work on the B-29 and flew on its madian flight. After the war he attended college at the Buffalo State Technical Institute and received a degree in Metallurgy Technology (1950). Following college Hobart work at Republic Steel, in Buffalo until he left during Union strikes. He returned to Hornell, where he worked for the Erie Railroad as a carpenter and also worked at the railroad store house. He was an avid bowler and at the time of his death he was living in Hartsville.

Birth:
Born on the family farm in Fremont, but register birth in the town of Howard (Town of Howard boundry was across the street).

Hobart married Rosa May Hayes on 31 Oct 1945 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced est 1946. Rosa (daughter of Darwin Roger Hayes and Mabelle Bennett) was born on 3 Feb 1926 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; died on 22 Nov 2008 in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried in Hampden Memorial Estates. Denver, Denver County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Geraldine Pearl Hickey on 5 Apr 1947 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced in 1949. Geraldine (daughter of John Francis Hickey and Stella M. Smith) was born on 01 Nov 1927 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; died on 04 Jan 1994 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hobart married Joyce Elaine Mehlenbacher on 13 Nov 1954 in Roulette, Potter County, Pennsylvania. Joyce (daughter of Harvey Mehlenbacher and Madeline F. Phillipson) was born on 23 Sep 1932 in Canisteo, Steuben County, New York; died on 13 Feb 2001 in Arkport, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marianna V. Burdett Matlega, 85, passed away Wednesday (May 5, 2010) at the Hornell Gardens.
Born in Fremont, Jan. 29, 1925, the daughter of Joel and Polly T. Allen Burdett, Sr., she was a lifelong area resident. She had worked for the former Huguets Silk Mill in Hornell and Canisteo. Marianna belonged to the Red Hat Society, enjoyed animals and artwork and was especially known for her pencil drawings.
She was predeceased by her parents and her two brothers, Douglas and Hobart Burdett.
She is survived by a sister, Margaret Drake of Hornell; four brothers, Paul (Betty) Burdett of Nunda, Joel D Burdett, Jr. of Hornell, Donald Burdett of Hornell and James (Anna) Burdett of Geneseo; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will be present from 4-5 p.m. Saturday at the Robertson Funeral Home (at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St., Hornell), where funeral services will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, with the Rev. Michael Childs officiating. Burial will be in Hornell Rural Cemetery

Mary married Peter Martin Matlega, Jr. on 10 Jul 1954 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York, and was divorced on 19 Mar 1962 in Geneva County, Alabama. Peter (son of Peter Martin Matlega and Josephine Kaezor) was born on 16 Feb 1929 in Scarbro, Fayette County, West Virginia; died on 10 Jun 2011 in Bath, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Prattsburgh, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret V. Drake, 91, of North Main St., passed away Monday (September 25, 2017) at home.
Born in Hornell, NY, September 14, 1926, the daughter of Joel and Polly (Allen) Burdett, she had resided in Hornell all of her life. On May 1st, 1947, Margaret married William Drake who predeceased her in 2009. She loved to take care of birds and all of her flower beds. Margaret loved the NY Yankees, she and William used to attend games in the Bronx. She was very fond of Elvis and even saw him live in concert. Margaret enjoyed making things for her granddaughters. The most important thing in her life was her family. Margaret was employed for 20+ years at the Hornell Evening Tribune, where she loved her job and all of the people she worked with loved her.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband; William Drake, 4 brothers; Paul, Hobart, Douglas and Joel Burdett, 1 sister; Marianna Matlega and 1 great grandson; Xavier Drake.
She is survived by 3 sons; William J. Drake of Hornell, Daniel W. (Barb) of Greenville S.C. and Douglas (Lynda) Drake of Hornell, 2 brothers; Donald Burdett of Hornell and James (Anna) Burdett of Geneseo, 1 sister-in-law; Betty Burdett of Nunda, 6 grandchildren; Jeremy Drake, Holly Drake, Zachary Drake, Emma Drake, Catie Drake and Hayley Drake, 2 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director.
The family will be present from 5-8PM on Friday, September 29, 2017, at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Rev. Craig Brittingham officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: the Hornell Area Humane Society.

Margaret married William Orlan Drake on 1 May 1947 in Big Creek, Steuben County, New York. William (son of William Henry Drake and Mary E. Perry) was born on 10 Mar 1923 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 30 May 2009 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 17 Jun 1946, Hornell, Steuben County, New York; US Army Air Corps Finance Dept. Discharged Jun 1949

Notes:

Nunda, N.Y. - Paul S. Burdett of Nunda, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (Oct. 20, 2010). He was born May 24, 1928 in Hornellsville, the fourth child of Joel D. Burdett and Polly Allen Burdett. He graduated from Alfred Almond Central School, attended Cornell University and served his country in the Army Air Corps for three years. He married Betty J. Franklin on June 26, 1949 in Bowie, Texas. They were married 61 years. Paul worked for N.Y.S.E.G. for 37 years, retiring in 1988 as East Central area manager for customer service. He was active in church and community affairs for many years. He was an ordained elder in the Reformed Church in Chatham, and the Otego Presbyterian Church in Otego. Along with his wife, Betty, he served as youth leader for jr. and sr. highs in Chatham. For many years he taught electric programs to 4-H clubs. He was president of the Oneonta Rotary Club, the Oneonta Chamber of Commerce and Central N.Y. Heart Assoc. He was a member of the Board of Directors of A.O. Fox Hosp. for many years and served as chairman of the board for one term and co-chair of a multi-million dollar campaign to build an addition onto the hospital.
Paul's enthusiasm for Rotary led his co-workers to christen him "Mr. Rotary." He exemplified the Rotary motto, "service above self."
After retiring and returning to Western New York, Paul served as president of the Nunda Rotary Club, delivered food for the community food pantry and was on the founding committee of the Livingston County Habitat for Humanity.
Paul was an expert woodworker and loved working on his various homes, building furniture and growing vegetables for family and friends.
Paul loved his wife and family, and the high point of his summers was the Burdett Reunion, where generations of brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins gathered for a day of food, fun and fellowship.
Paul is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Paul; grandsons, Eric, Forrest and Liam; three brothers, Joel D., Donald S. of Hornell, James (Anna) of Geneseo; one sister, Margaret Drake of Hornell; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Hobart and Douglas; and sister, Marianna. Calling hours are from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Oakland Wesleyan Church with funeral immediately following, Pastor Paul Palmer will officiate. Burial in Rural Cemetery in Hornell. Memorial donations may be made to the Oakland Wesleyan Church or the American Heart Association of Central New York, Utica. Arrangements are with the Mann Funeral Home, Nunda


Paul grew to adulthood on the small family farm on Bald Hill. He attended Elementary school at the one room schoolhouse of District #9 through the eighth grade. He attended High school at Alfred-Almond Central School. Attended Cornell University for one year before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1946, as soon as he reached the age of eighteen. Served in the Finance Dept. of the Air Corps until discharged in June 1949. At which time he married and moved back to Hornell, as Paul prepared to return to Cornell University to continue his education with the assistance of the G.I. Bill. After one semester and due to a very difficult pregancy that Betty was experiencing, they decided to return to Bowie,TX, where Betty's mother was a nurse in the Bowie Hospital. Paul went to work for Betty's uncle G.W. Menasco in the Roofing and Construction business covering northeastern Texas and southern Oklahoma. Later Paul worked for a few months in grocery stores in Wichita Falls,TX until the family moved back to Hornell,NY, where Paul was offered a job with the New York State Electric and Gas Corp. to start on February 1, 1951. They lived with Paul's mother and father for a short time until they could rent a small apartment in Almond,NY. Their landlord in Almond was Mr. and Mrs "Tinker" Burdick, a wonderful older couple who doted over Paul Jr. and did many things to make life easier for the family. In May 1952 Paul was promoted to a position which required them to move to Plattsburg,NY. From there they moved for the company to Chatham, Binghamton, Plattsburg, and finally to Oneonta,NY. Paul retired from NYSEG on April 12, 1988 after serving in several management positions.
After retirement Paul helped form the Executive Service Corps of Otsego and Delaware Counties. The purpose of which is to help not-for-profit agencies and small businesses with management problems which are hampering the success of the agency or business. During the course of his business career and since retiring Paul has served in many community service agencies either as a volunteer worker or member of the governing board. Some of the organizations he has served is the Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs, County Extension Services, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Hospital Board of Directors, United Way, Cancer Society, and the American Heart Assn.

Paul married Betty Jean Franklin on 26 Jun 1949 in Bowie, Montague County, Texas. Betty (daughter of Jesse James Franklin and Minnie Estelle George) was born on 26 Jun 1932 in Bowie, Montague County, Texas; died on 25 Feb 2025 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1951; Korean War US Army, Battlefield Medical Corpsman

Notes:

Hornell, N.Y. - Joel Dean "Papa" Burdett, Jr., 81, passed away late Wednesday afternoon (March 2, 2011) at his home on Bald Hill Road.
Born in Hornell on Dec. 23, 1929, he was a son of the late Joel D. Burdett Sr. and Polly Tanner Burdett. In 1953 he was married in Painted Post to the former Geraldine P. "Gerry" Hickey, who predeceased him on Jan. 4, 1994, after 41 years of marriage. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his grandson, Shane Burdett; his sister, Marianna Burdett; also his three brothers, Douglas, Hobart and Paul Burdett, Sr.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Dean was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School, class of 1947. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953.
He was employed with Dresser-Rand in Painted Post and before his retirement he was employed for 38 years with NYSEG in Hornell as a Continuing Property Records Representative.
Dean was a member of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Quarter Century Club of NYSEG as well as the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell.
An avid woodworker, he also enjoyed being a "foreman." He loved his grandchildren and great-grandson and will be remembered most of all for his generosity and for being the "greatest man ever."
His family includes his daughter, Robin Ann Burdett of Hornell; his son, Rocky Alan (Linda) Burdett of Hornell; his two grandchildren, Dakota (Ann) Burdett of Hornell and Polly Tanner (Daniel) Kiely of Trumansburg; his great-grandson, Joel Valentino Burdett of Hornell; his sister, Margaret Drake of Hornell; his brothers, Donald Burdett of Hornell, James (Anna) Burdett of Geneseo; and his sister-in-law, Betty Burdett of Nunda; also his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 3-7 p.m. Monday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where the Hornell American Legion Post will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Monday. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Deacon Daniel Slattery officiating. Committal services and interment, with military honors, will follow at Rural Cemetery, Hornell.
The United States flag and the Army flag will proudly fly at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., an exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care, in honor of Dean's service with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to either the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, N.Y. 14843 or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, N.Y. 14830. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.

Joel married Geraldine Pearl Hickey on 18 Jul 1953 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Geraldine (daughter of John Francis Hickey and Stella M. Smith) was born on 01 Nov 1927 in Painted Post, Steuben County, New York; died on 04 Jan 1994 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1953; US Army - Corporal

Notes:

HORNELL-Donald S. Burdett, 84, passed away peacefully late Monday evening (March 19, 2018) at the home of his niece ad loving caregiver, Robin Burdett, with whom he resided on Bald Hill Road in the Town of Hornellsville.

Born at the family homestead on Bald Hill Road (Town of Hornellsville) on Sept. 3, 1933, he was a son of the late Joel and Polly (Allen) Burdett. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his four brothers, Hobart, Paul, Dean and Douglas Burdett; and his two sisters, Marianna Matlega and Margaret Drake.

A lifelong resident of Hornell, Don was a graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School and attended the Bryant and Stratton Business School in Buffalo. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1953 to his honorable discharge as a Corporal in 1955.

Before his retirement he was employed at SKF Industries in Hornell and also was a sales representative for the Kaiser Match Company.

Don was a member of the Arthur H. Cunningham American Legion Post No. 440 in Hornell and was an avid bowler and photographer and enjoyed collecting stamps and coins; he also loved animals, especially his cats.

His loving family includes his brother, James (Anna) Burdett of Geneseo; his sister-in-law, Betty Burdett of Nunda; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in Hornell is honored to serve the family of Donald S. Burdett.

Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, where a funeral and committal service, with military honors, will follow at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Craig Brittingham officiating. Interment will be in Bath National Cemetery.

The United States flag and the Army flag will proudly fly at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc. in recognition of Don’s military service.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Graduated Homer Central High School, 1938. Yearbook comments: "Beatrice Miller has stenciled for the NEWS for the past two years, and willing too. Last year, she made a mark for herself and the school as district champion bookkeeping. When she was a sophomore, she was a member of the French Club, and her third year she belonged to the Commerical Club. All through high school, she has played in Interclass games."

Worked as a Bookkeeper for a bakery until she married Mr. Wadsworth in 1951.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183133023/beatrice_m-wadsworth

Family/Spouse: Edmund Albert Foxenberg. Edmund (son of John Thomas Foxenberg and Laura Althea Wooding) was born on 30 May 1910 in Oneida, Madison County, New York; died on 21 Apr 1994 in Utica, Oneida County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beatrice married Dean T. Wadsworth on 24 Mar 1951 in Homer, Cortland County, New York. Dean (son of Lynn W. Wadsworth and Georgia Eunice Thompson) was born on 6 Jan 1926 in Cortland County, New York; died on 15 May 2016 in Jamesville, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Graduated Homer Central High School, 1946.

Ruth Mary Cornish, 77, of Lafayette, New York died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Van Duyn Home & Hospital.

Ruth was born July 21, 1928 in Cortlandville, New York, the daughter of Floyd and Dorothy Mae (Parker) Miller. She retired in 1992 after more than 10 years from New York State Division For Youth as an Executive Administrative Assistant. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, was a collector of American Girl Dolls and Historical Dolls, enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, caligraphy and reading. She was a wonderful pastry chef and had an interest in British History and the Royal Family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Cornish in 1978.

Ruth is survived by her four daughters, Dorothy E. Cornish of LaFayette, New York, Patricia E. (Mrs. Raymond) Chittendon of Sandy Creek, New York, Barbara E. Cornish of Syracuse, New York and Cathleen E. Cornish of LaFayette, New York; two grandchildren, Nathaniel Parker and Rebecca Blythe Chittendon.

Services: Friday, January 13, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York

Spring Burial: Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, New York.

Calling Hours: Thursday, January 12, 2006, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168874418/ruth_mary-cornish

Ruth married James Emmett Cornish on 26 Apr 1947 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York. James (son of James C. Cornish and Nellie B.) was born on 20 Dec 1910 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 27 Dec 1978 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1942; World War II (US) US Navy, Seaman 1st Class Killed in Action

Notes:

Died:
at Sea

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9062020/albert_eugene-ferrin
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56363502/albert_eugene-ferrin

Notes:

Rowena M. Gleason of Delevan died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at her Kody Lane home. She was 85.
A daughter of Clyde and Ruth (Reese) Ferrin, Rowena was born in Hume on January 7, 1928. On June 15, 1946 in Hume, she married Ronald Gleason who survives.
Rowena was an inspector at Motorola in Arcade, and a member of Central Baptist Church in Yorkshire.
Along with her husband of 67 years, survivors include a daughter Rhonda Davies of Arcade, her grandchildren, Shawn Davies of Arcade, Deanna Davies of Yorkshire and Ronnie Gleason of Florida, and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a brother, Robert (Carol) Ferrin of Pike and a sister-in-law Jean Ferrin of Fillmore.
A son, Rick Gleason, a son-in-law Stewart Davies, and her brothers Richard Ferrin and David Ferrin preceded her in death.
There are no prior calling hours.
Pastor Paul Phillips will preside over her funeral on Saturday, October 26 at Central Baptist Church in Yorkshire at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Freedom Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of W,S,Davis Funeral Home in Arcade.
Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, and online condolences left at wsdavisfuneralhome.com.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9062017/rowena_m-gleason

Family/Spouse: Ronald Faye Gleason. Ronald was born on 6 Dec 1925 in Ceres, Cattaraugus County, New York; died on 27 May 2019 in Springville, Erie County, New York; was buried in Freedom Cemetery, Freedom, Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Grace Coburn on 7 Jul 1956 in Mount Morris, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1955; US Army

Notes:

Pike --- Robert L. Ferrin of 6874 Albro Road passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in his home. He was born on October 28, 1937 in Centerville, a son of the late Clyde and Ruth Rees Ferrin. On November 2, 1957 in Centerville he married Carole Fowler who predeceased him on January 30, 2015.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1955 to 1963 and was a former machinist for Lapp Insulators in LeRoy.

He was an avid reader and enjoyed carpentry, fishing, hunting, horses, playing euchre and most of all he loved his family.

Surviving are his children, Debra Raymond of Delevan, Tina (Tim) Rosenberg of Perry, Lori (Carl) McCready of Perry, Justin (Jackie) Ferrin of Bliss, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother-in-law and best friend, Larry Fowler of Buffalo and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his beloved wife of 57 years and his parents he was predeceased by a son, Wade Ferrin, a grandson, Nathan Ferrin and his siblings, Rowena Gleason, Eugene Ferrin, Richard Ferrin and David Ferrin.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N Genesee Street, Fillmore. A Celebration of Life will follow the memorial service at the Ferrin Family Home.

Memorials if desired to: Hunt-Stout American Legion, Lamont, NY.

Robert married Carole L. Fowler on 2 Nov 1957 in Centerville, Allegany County, New York. Carole (daughter of William Max Fowler and Florence Loretta Grant) was born on 15 Jun 1939 in Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Jan 2015 in Bliss, Wyoming County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Fillmore-David L. Ferrin of 133 W. Main St. died Sunday (Aug. 1,1999) in Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness.
Born Oct. 24, 1940, in Centerville, he was a son of Clyde and Ruth Rees Ferrin. On Oct. 15, 1960, in Centerville, he married Jean Manges, who survives.
Mr. Ferrin was a former employee of Graham Manufacturing Co. Inc. of Batavia.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Ferrin is survived by two daughters, Diana (Daryl) DeGroff of Perry and Natalie (Tom) Rocker of Batavia; a son, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Ferrin of Albion; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Rowena (Ronald) Gleason of Delevan; two brothers, Richard (Emmagene) Ferrin of Bliss and Robert (Carol) Ferrin of Pike; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee St., Fillmore. Funeral services will be held Thursday (Aug. 5, 1999) at 11 a.m., in the funeral home. The Rev. James Stevens, pastor of the Dansville and Sparta Center United Methodist CHurch, will officiate. Burial will be in the Freedom Cemetery.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9062021/david_l-ferrin

David married Jean Manges on 15 Oct 1960 in Centerville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 21 Oct 1943, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania; World War II (US) US Army Discharged 8Nov1945, Camp Atterbury, IND

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155565932/james-edward-ferrin

James married Ellaine Claire Kubeldis about 1950. Ellaine was born on 27 Mar 1924 in Pennsylvania; died on 27 Sep 1997 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winifred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Hulon Joseph Bahm. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Bobbie Jean Davis in Sep 1950. Bobbie was born on 10 Jan 1933; died on 9 Jan 1998 in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Norman Barkurn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 8 Sep 1954; US Army 324th Comm Recon Co. Discharged 7 Jun 1957

Notes:

Died in a car accident two days after being discharged from the Army.

Notes:

Carolyn Ann Reed, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at North Oaks Medical Center at the age of 75. She was born on August 5, 1942, in Husser, Louisiana the daughter of the late Elmer Otis Fortenberry and the late Isyl Etheline Ferrin Fortenberry. Carolyn earned a Master's Degree from the University of Mississippi, and worked as a librarian there until she retired.

Carolyn is survived by her son, James Eric Reed (Yayoi); daughter, Jessica Johnson (Mark); grandchildren, Sayaka Reed, Jade Dement, Brayson Johnson, Phoenix Reed, and Landon Johnson; sisters, Lanell Bruhl and Dell Barkurn (Norman); and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, James Daws Reed; and brothers, E.O. Fortenberry Jr., Pat Fortenberry, and J.E. Fortenberry.

Friends and relatives will be received on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1503 Pecan St, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, from 1:00 pm until the Memorial Service begins at 2:30 pm.

Interment will follow in New Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery in Husser, Louisiana.

Flowers are welcome, and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Carolyn Reed's name to 3 Price Ln Sumrall, MS 39482 to assist the family with the various expenses they will encounter

Family/Spouse: Sharon Sandford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gerald Griffith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1972; US Army

Notes:

Douglas R. Ferrin, 29, of Creek Rd., Nunda died Monday (Oct. 18, 1982) at his home.
He was a track man for the Retsof Salt Mine Railroad and was an Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah Smathers Ferrin; a son, Jonathan and a daughter, Sue Ann; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ferrin; two sisters, Tami and Ami; and his grandmother, Mrs. Vivian Scott of Angelica.
A funeral service was conducted Thursday in the Duryea Funeral Home, Nunda. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Friendship. (GCE, October 28, 1982, p4)

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