Rebecca Flick

Notes:

Death of an Old Resident of Sparta.
Mrs. Rebecca Hamsher died at the residence of her daughter Mrs. P. J. Oberdorf in Rochester yesterday of the grip. She went there a few weeks ago and was taken sick immediately. Mrs. Hamsher was the widow of Bernard Hamsher, one of the early settlers of Sparta, who died nearly thirty years ago. She was born in Pennsylvania, her maiden name being Fleck, and she is the last of a large family, all of whom lived to be very old. Mrs. Hamsher being about 90, her sister Mrs. Susan Dippy died at the age of 93, and Mrs. Poor of Wayland being about 96 when she died. Mrs. Hamsher was remarkably active all her life and she retained all her faculties to the end. The children who survive are Mrs. Oberdorf, Mrs. Geo. Hartman of this village, Martin Hamsher of Ossian and Jonas Hamsher of Sparta. The remains will probably be brought her but we have not learned when the funeral will be held.
(The Dansville Express, Dansville, NY, Thursday, December 31, 1893)

Rebecca married Bernard HamsherSparta, Livingston County, New York. Bernard (son of Daniel Hamsher and Elizabeth Catherine Waltman) was born on 07 Jan 1794 in Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania; died in 1872 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Sparta Center Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Caroline Hartman, wife of George Hartman, died at the family home at the lower end of Main Street Saturday afternoon. She had been sick for some time, and as Mr. Hartman had also been ill for a time, the care of the two aged people had devolved upon the daughter Miss Mary Hartman, who gave the closest attention to the sick ones until a nurse was called in to assist. Mrs. Hartman was the daughter of Bernard Hamsher of Sparta and she was born in the house on the Magin farm near the Lackawanna depot which was removed when Mr.Magin built his present residence, Dec. 5, 1824, so the she was a little more than 88 years at the time of her death. She married to Mr. Hartman Oct. 18, 1854, by Rev. David Lantz, and she had lived in the home where she died nearly al lher married life. She was beautiful in her younger days and as the years advanced she developed into a noble woman, beloved not alone by her family but by her acquaintances and friends. As a mother she had no superior and as a friend to the afflicted and the poor she was ever ready to give of her sympathy and her means, counting it always more blessed to give than to receive. While at her home in Sparta as a girl she was a leader in musical circles, having a voice of rare sweetness and volume, and until she left her own home to build up another for her husband and children she was a member of the choir of St.John's Lutheran church at the center. Mrs. Hartman is survived by her husband, her daughter, Miss Mary Hartman and two sons, Frank M. Hartman and Albert W. Hartman. Funeral services were held from the house on Tuesday, Rev. M. R. Heilig of St. Paul's English Lutheran church officiating, and she was buried on the family lot in Greenmount.
(The Dansville Express, Thursday, March 27, 1913)

Caroline married George Hartman on 18 Oct 1854 in Sparta Center, Livingston County, New York. George (son of John Hartman and Mary Longnecker) was born in 1827 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 9 Mar 1916 in North Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Genesee Country Express and Advertisor
Thursday, January 21, 1937

30 Years ago

Mrs. Susannah Oberdorf died on January 16th, at the home of her son, B.H. Oberdorf. She is survived by two sons, County clerk B.H. Oberdorf and W.S. Oberdorf and by a sister and two brothers, Mrs. George Hartman and Jonas G. Hamsher of this town and M.S. Hamsher of Canaseraga.

Family/Spouse: Peter John Oberdorf. Peter (son of Joseph Oberdorf and Elizabeth Brewer) was born in 1828; died in 1906 in Monroe County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 5 Jun 1865; American Civil War (North) 147th New York Infantry, Co.D Transferred out of Company D, 147th Infantry Regiment New York on 5 Jun 1865. Transferred into Company B, 91st Infantry Regiment New York on 5 Jun 1865. Mustered Out Company B, 91st Infantry Regiment New York on 3 Jul 1865 at Washington, DC.

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Dansville, Oct. 30—Jonas Hamsher died last night at his home In Gibson Street, after a short illness. He was 93 years old October 1st, having been born in Sparta in 1831. He always lived in this vicinity and was a farmer for many years. His father, Bernard Hamsher, came to Sparta from Pennsylvania over a century ago. He served two whole years in the Civil War in Company D 147th N. Y. V. losing a finger at the battle of the Wilderness. Mr. Hamsher married Cornelia Woodruff, who died a number of years ago. Of the four children born to them three survive. Mrs. Fred LeRouette of Conesus, Glenn Hamsher of Dansville, Herbert Hamsher of Rochester. He was one of the brightest and sturdiest men of his age in this section and was loved by everyone. His grandfather fought in the War of the Revolution, his father in the war of 1812, he fought in the Civil War and his son, the late Gates Hamsher was a soldier in the World War. The funeral arrangements are not yet completed. He was a member of the local Seth W. Hedges Post G. A. R.
(Evening Tribune-Times, Hornell NY, Friday, October 31, 1924)

Jonas married Cornellia R. Woodruff about 1868 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York. Cornellia was born in 1848 in Geneseo, Livingston County, New York; died on 2 Jun 1896 in Sparta, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Sparta Center Cemetery, Sparta, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 30 Aug 1862, Sparta, Livingston County, New York; American Civil War (North) 136th New York Infantry, Co.I Battles of Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Rescaca, and Cassivile Honorably Discharge 22 May 1865

Notes:

Death of Martin S. Hamsher.
Martin S. Hamsher died at his home in Canaseraga Tuesday afternoon. He was born in Sparta about 80 years ago, was the son of Bernard Hamsher and grandson of Daniel Hamsher, both of whom cams to Sparta from Pennsylvania along in 1820 or a little later, Bernard Hamsher taking up and clearing the farm north of Sparta Center now owned by Leonard Tucker, where the son Martin was born. In 1862 the deceased enlisted in Co. I, 130th N. Y. V. and served his full term of enlistment. He was a farmer nearly all his life; was a Mason and a member of the G. A. R., and was married nearly fifty years ago to Miss Virginia Losier, daughter of Hon. Abram Loxier who represented the 2nd district of this county in the assembly in 1853 and 1854. He is survived by his wife, and a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Gibson of Ossian, and by his brother Jonas Hamsher of this village, who is the last of his father's large family.
(Dansville Express, Dansville NY, Thursday, July 26, 1917)

Martin married Virginia Lozier about 1869. Virginia was born on 20 Aug 1845; died in 1932. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Red Cross Worker Dies
DANSVILLE, Nov. 2 (AP). Miss Mary B. Hartman, a charter member of the Clara Barton Chapter 1, American Red Cross, died yesterday at her home here. She was 93. The chapter, named for the founder of the Red Cross movement in the United States was the first organized In this country.
(The Niagara Falls Gazette, Nov 2, 1948)

MISS MART B. HARTMAN Miss Mary B. Hartman, 93, one of the oldest residents of North Dansville township and one of the few surviving charter members of Clara Barton Chapter No. 1, American Red Cross, died at her home on North Main street, Monday afternoon, November 1, 1948. Miss Hartman, daughter of the late George Hartman and Caroline Hamsher Hartman, was born September 11, 1855 in the house which is now the Reed Nursing Home. She had the distinction of having resided in but two houses during her entire lifetime, the home in which she was born and the home where she resided at the time of her death. Born of sturdy pioneer parents, Miss Hartman inherited their qualities of energy, initiative, and foresight. She had enjoyed good health until about a week ago when she sustained injuries in a fall which confined her to her bed and resulted in her death.
During her girlhood, Miss Hartman attended select schools in this village. She was a life-long member of St. Paul's United Lutheran Church, served as organist of the Church for some years and was a charter member of the Loyal Hearts Circle of King's Daughters and a former president of the organization. Following fifty years of service with the group several years ago, she was presented with a cross and chain as a token of appreciation for her years of faithful service. A charter member of Clara Barton Chapter No. 1, American Red Cross, Miss Hartman was thoroughly familiar with the work of the organization since it was formed and followed with interest its activities down through the years. Prior to the organizing of the Chapter she often attended lectures given by Miss Barton and she vividly recalled talking with the Chapter's founder, and often related interesting Information regarding Miss Barton to friends and acquaintances. On September 11 of this year Miss Hartman was given a surprise birthday anniversary party and on this occasion she and her friends enjoyed in reminiscing. Those who gathered at her home remarked on her alertness, keen mind and ability to vividly recall events of many years past. Miss Hartman is survived by six cousins, Mrs. Emma Hartman Noyes, Mrs. Sophie LaRouette and Glenn Hamsher, all of Dansville, Mrs. Blanche Hartman of New York City, Mrs. Maud Gibson of Buffalo and Herbert Hamsher of East Rochester. Funeral services will be held from Grover & Wood Funeral Home this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Scheel of Cohocton officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. The bearers will be: David C. Kidd, Arthur Sterner, Fred Sahrle, Raymond Sahrle, Gordon H. Sick and Harold Fisher.
(Genesee Country Express and Advertiser, Thursday November 4, 1948)

Notes:

Frank received his education in the Dansville Seminary and afterward completed a course in Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie,NY. On his return to Dansville he became associated with his father in the nursery business and since 1885 has continued in this field of activity, with which he connected with for over forty years. He combined an expert knowledge of business with administrative ability and now utilizes about fifty acres for the growing of fine fruit trees for the wholesale trade. He also served as president of the Livingston Land Company of Buffalo, and his business interests were extensive and important. He was a member of the New York State Nurserymen's Association and the American Association of Nurserymen. Frank was also a member of the Episcopal church, of which he had been vestryman for more than twenty years, and his political support was given to the democratic party. He was a member of the Union Hose Company No.1, for a number of years and served as trustee, vice president and president of the organization. He was broad-minded, progressive, and public-spirited and measures up to the highest standards in every relation of life. Frank and his wife, Hortense, never had any children.

HARTMAN—Frank M. Hartman, 73, veteran nurseryman and director of the Dansville Citizens' Bank & Trust Co., died Thursday at the Dansville Hospital following a major operation. He had been engaged in the nursery business for 50 years and for 20 years he had been a vestryman of St. Peter's Memorial Episcopal Church, as well as having had a prominent part in various other organizations and in the community life of Dansville. The Hartman family has resided in Dansville for more than a century, his great-grandfather, Harmon Hartman, a native of Northumberland County, Pa., having been one of the earliest settlers in that section, arriving there in 1807. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Hortense Pauline Armstrong; a sister, Mary, and a brother, Albert of Dansville.
(The Picket Line Post, Friday March 30, 1933)

Frank married Hortense P. Armstrong on 01 Oct 1903. Hortense (daughter of Colonel Frederick Wolcott Armstrong and Harriette C. Bedlow) was born in 1861 in New York; died on 17 Feb 1937 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married May Bunnell about 1897. May (daughter of Asael Othell Bunnell) was born in Feb 1864; died on 13 Apr 1935 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helen Gansvoort Grant. Helen (daughter of Colonel Timothy Banker Grant and Caroline A. Smith) was born in Aug 1857 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; died on 17 Jul 1933 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert J. Kelsey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dansville Breeze
Tuesday, June 15, 1948

Winfield Scott Oberdorf

The death, of Winfield Scott Oberdorf, 87, on Friday afternoon, June 11, brought to a close a colorful and varied career. Funeral services were held at the residence on Seward Street Monday at 2:00 p.m. the Rev. Robert McKee officiating. Burial was made in Greenmount Cemetery.
A native of Dansville son, Mr. Oberdorf was the son of the late Peter John Oberdorf and Susannah B. Hamsher Oberdorf. His maternal grandfather, Bernard Hamsher, was an early settler of Sparta. Peter Oberdorf was an honored veteran of the Civil War and was prominent in musical circles here and in Rochester.
At an early age Mr. Oberdorf gained wide recognition as an influential civic and social leader and as a political speaker, starting his campaign speaking in 1888 in the interests of Benjamin Harrison. He was a gifted orator, and one year (1893) he declined 15 invitations to deliver Memorial Day addresses, having accepted an invitation to speak in Utica. Many Dansvillians will remember the force and fire of his after-dinner speeches in this area.
Becomes a Printer
Mr. Oberdorf's career included a wide range of pursuits and occupations. When 14, he entered the office of the Dansville Advertiser where he learned the printer's trade. He then entered Geneseo State Normal School and after graduation became editor of the Livingston Republican newspaper in Geneseo, a sheet which then had the largest circulation in the county.
Two years later, co-partnership interest in the Dansville Advertiser was tendered him by Editor A.O. Bunnell. From this time until a few years before his death, Mr. Oberdorf was prominent in the business, civic, political, fraternal and patriotic affairs of this community.
In 1897, his connection with the Advertiser terminated because of poor health. Following a return of health, he was appointed agent of the Estate of John Hyland, E.T. Scovill (residuary legatee under the Will of Mr. Hyland). Much of the successful defense in connection with the celebrated $10,000 Hyland-Clark note case was due to his efforts. After the death of Mr. Scovill, Mr. Oberdorf became executor of his Will and at completion of these duties again became Agent of the Estate holding the position until 1943.
Mr. Oberdorf served as Stamp Clerk for Livingston County and for many years was a Director of the Dansville Board of Trade. In 1927, he was appointed a member of the Village Planning Commission when it was instituted and was instrumental in the adoption of zoning for Dansville. As a member of the Union Hose Company, he served as secretary, foreman, and finally as Chief Engineer of the entire Fire Department.
Active in Masonry
Oldest Dansville Mason in point of service, Mr. Oberdorf was also a Past Grand of the IOOF. He was raised a Mason in Pheonix Lodge No. 115, May 4, 1889 and in Royal Arch Masonry in 1920. He served as Master of the Lodge for five years and as Trustee for nine years --1925 to 1933.
He arranged and directed a services of 14 annual George Washington community observances for the Masons (1921-1934). These programs attracted state-wide attention. Masonic offices held by Mr. Oberdorf include: assistant Grand Lecturer, 1926-27; District Deputy Grand Master 1927-28; member of Grand Lodge Committee on Charters for five years.
As member of the Sons of Veterans, he was one of five delegates representing New York State at the National Encampment in Minnesota in 1891. The following June he was elected without opposition to the post of Commander of all Camps in New York State. During his term of office, the State organization reached a membership never before attained and at the National Encampment of 1893, the Gold Cross of the Order was conferred upon him for mertiorious service.
Uniting with the Presbyterian Church of Dansville February 4, 1877 his membership continued for 71 years until his death, one of the longest periods of any living member. For a time he was active as a teacher in the Church Sunday School, and in April, 1929, he was installed an Elder.
In September, 1899, he was united in marriage to Katherine Angell Hall, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Hall of Dansville, who passed away November 6, 1946. Mr. Oberdorf is now survived by their two daughters, Susannah Hall Oberdorf, who is now Mrs. Hobart R. Avery of Batavia, and Nancy Angell Oberdorf, who is now Mrs. Raymond F. Beckwith of Rutherford, New Jersey, Other survivors are three grandchildren, Rodney and Peter Beckwith, and Katherine Linda Avery.
A conscientious and industrious worker, Mr. Oberdorf carved for himself a worthy place among the prominent citizens of this village.

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

Notes:

BERNA HAMSHER DROWNED IN ELMIRA
A LACKAWANNA ENGINEER AND A PROMINENT MASON
The acquaintances of Bernard W. Hamsher will be greatly pained to learn that he was drowned in Newtown Creek in Elmire at four o'clock Monday afternoon. In company with his family and four or five of his neighbor women and their children he had gone to the creek, which was only a third of a mile from his residence on the east side of the city, where they hoped to find relief from the oppressive heat. Shortly after they reached the spot the women and children began to wade in the creek and Mr. Hamsher who was the only man in the party, told his wife he would go farther up the stream and wade. After being absent half an hour and nothing having been heard from him, his wife became alarmed and started up the stream to look for him, but he was no where in sight. She called to her friends and as they came up, they were joined by two or three man who had been attracted by the noise, to whom Mrs. Hamsher stated that she feared her husband had fallen into the creek. In a moment more his hat and shoes were found on the bank and then the party realized the gravity of the situation and one of the men dove into the stream and found the body and brought it to the surface. The men at once made heroic efforts to revive the drowned man, and in a very few moments the coroner was on the spot and lent his aid in attempting to bring back life, but the efforts were without avail and he was finally obliged to give up, and he pronounced it an accidental death after hearing the particulars from those present. No one saw Mr. Hamsher go into the water, and it is only surmised that he was wading in the shallow water and not knowing the condition he stepped off a ledge into water fifteen feet deep, where he was found, and being unable to swim he was overcome by the suddenness of the plunge or was seized with cramps and was unable to help himself. It was thought the body was in the water half an hour and that it did not rise after going down. The body was taken to Smith's morgue and prepared for burial and then removed to his late home.
Mr. Hamsher was the oldest son of Jonas G. Hamsher of this town, his mother who died in 1896 being Cornelia Woodruff. His great-grandfather Daniel Hamsher was one of the first settlers in Sparta and his grandfather Bernard Hamsher was a resident of that town for about eighty years. The deceased was born near Byersvllle in West Sparta thirty-nine years ago and he worked on the home farm until his mother's death when he went into the employ of the Lackawanna Railroad company as a fireman, a position he filled so faithfully that he was made an engineer five years ago and given important duty. He was one of the company's most trusted employees and none stood higher in the estimation of his fellow employes on the road than he. Among these men there is extreme sorrow at his sudden and tragic death. Mr. Hamsher was expecting to remove to Groveland Station soon to take a pusher engine and last Saturday he came up to secure a bouse for his family, intending to go to work on Tuesday and bring his family later. He was a member of Phoenix lodge No. 115, F. and A. M., and of Dansville Chapter No. 91, R. A. M., of this village, and of the Elmira Grotto, and also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. A few years ago, he married Miss Theresa Orr of Binghamton who with a son Francis and daughter Anita survive him; and he also leaves his father, a sister Mrs. Fred LaRouette of Sparta, three brothers Herbert G. Hamsher, Glenn Hamsher and Gates Hamsher of this town, besides many other near relatives.
The remains will come to the Dansville station on the Lackawanna at 3:27 this afternoon, accompanied by his wife and a delegation of Masons and members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and with relatives and members of Phoenix lodge will be escorted to the Sparta Center burying ground where Interment will be made by the side of his mother, the Masonic burial service to be used at the grave.
(The Dansville Express, Thursday, July 13, 1911)

Bernard married Theresa Agnes Orr on 30 Dec 1903 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York. Theresa was born on 7 Jul 1878 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died on 2 Sep 1953 in New Hartford, Oneida County, New York; was buried in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Yorkville, Oneida County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A funeral service was conducted in the Chamberlin Funeral Home Sunday for Mrs. Sophie C. LaRouette who died in the Dunham Nursing Home Friday (Dec. 7, 1962).

Mrs. LaRoutte, 88, had been in ill health for the past three years.

She was born in West Sparta and had resided in that area her entire lifetime. She served as tax collector for that township for 3 years until her retirement in 1959.

Surviving are two brothers, Glenn Hamsher of Dansville and G. Herbert Hamsher of East Rochester.

The Rev. C. Dalton Scott, pastor of St. Peter?s Episcopal Church officiated. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Scottsburg. (DB, December 11, 1962, p1)

Family/Spouse: Fred LaRouette. Fred was buried in Union/Scottsburg Cemetery, Conesus, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Maude Burton. Maude was born in ca 1885; died on 17 Oct 1961; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A longtime Dansville village Police Justice, Glenn C. Hamsher of 60 Main St., Dansville, died Friday (May 10, 1974) in Noyes Memorial Hospital. He was 91.

Mr. Hamsher was born in Sparta and was a lifelong resident of the Dansville area. He was head of the First Aid Department at Foster Wheeler Corp. here from 1912 until 1964.

He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and served as vestryman for 65 years. He was a warden emeritus at the time of his death.

He was a member of Phoenix Masonic Lodge 115 for more than 50 years and was a past High Priest of Royal Arch Masons. He was a charter member of the Foster Wheeler 25-Year Club and was a member of the Fearless Hook and Ladder Fire Co. for more than 50 years. He served as police justice for the village for 14 years.

Mr. Hamsher was also active in Republican politics and served as a Sparta elections board chairman for many years.

Surviving are his wife, Naomie; three sons, Dr. Robert D. Hamsher of Dansville, John W. of Columbus, Ohio, and Charles B. of Deluth, Minn.; a brother, G. Herbert of East Rochester; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A Masonic service was conducted Sunday evening in the Chamberlin Funeral Home. A funeral service was held in St. Peter's Church Monday. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville. (GCE, May 16, 1974, p9)

Family/Spouse: Katherine Emma Layer. Katherine was born in 1880; died in 1955; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Naomi Abbott in 1957. Naomi was born in ca 1899 in Baltimore, Maryland; died on 2 Aug 1974 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Cedar Hills Cemetery, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 19 Jul 1917; World War I US Marine Corps

Notes:

Gates Hamsher, of Dansville was killed last Friday morning about five o'clock while working in the Carso paper mill. In some way his hand caught in the rollers and was drawn into them. Mr. Hamsher was a soldier being one of the first to enlist from Dansville and served until after the end of the war. One of the sad things connected with it is that he leaves a father who was eighty-nine years old the day his son was killed the two living together and altho there three other children, Mr Hamsher insists on living alone. Mr. Jonas Hamsher, the father is a brother of the late Martin Hamsher.
(Canaseraga Times, Friday, October 8, 1920)

Family/Spouse: Arthur Gibson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was the son of Bernard and Theresa Orr Hamsher.
He came to Utica as a child. He worked for the Utica newspapers since 1920.
During World War II, he served with the Army Air Corps.
In 1927, he married the former Arlene A. Peterson of Missouri. They had a son, Francis Bernard Hamsher. They subsequently divorced.
In 1943, he married the former Margaret Murray of Denver, CO, in St. Louis, MO.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Bernard Francis Hamsher, Buffalo; a sister, Mrs. Leroy (Anita) Nicknish, Utica

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army Air Corps

Notes:

DOVER, DEL - Robert D. Hamsher, DDS, 92, formerly of Dansville, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 at the Capitol Nursing Center in Dover, Del. as a result of natural causes.
Born in Dansville, he was the son of the late Glenn and Katherine Layer Hamsher. Dr. Hamsher was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps where he served as a captain in the Dental Officers Corps. While stationed in Air Supply at Langley Air Force Base, he established the first dental clinic at Dover Air Force Base.

Upon his discharge from active duty, he moved back to Dansville where he was active in community and professional affairs. He was a long time member of the vestry at St. Peter's Episcopal Church and was a founder and charter member of the Dansville Area Historical Society. He was a life member of Daniel Goho Post #87 of The American Legion, a past president of the Livingston County Dental Association and a past president of the Dansville Board of Trade.

Dr. Hamsher moved to Dover, Del. in 1996. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Viola Jones Hamsher in 1979 and his daughter Joanne Hamsher Gilbert in April 2000. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and John Dobbins and son-in-law Dr. Arthur Gilbert, all of Dover, and one grandson, Robert Gilbert of Washington State.

Graveside services, overseen by Chamberlin Funeral Home of Dansville, will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000 at 11 a.m. in the Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, N.Y. (GCE, November 16, 2000, p4)

Family/Spouse: Viola Jones. Viola was born in 1914 in Binghamton, Broome County, New York; died on 27 Mar 1979 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Union/Scottsburg Cemetery, Conesus, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John W. Hamsher of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Dansville, died Sunday (Jan. 10, 1993) at Park Medical Center.
He retired from Rockwell International and was a member of the Management Club of the Athletic Board of Bishop Hartley High School and Christ the King Church.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor of Columbus; daughters, Mary Moroney and Michele Hamsher; sons, Richard and Patrick Moroney; a brother, Dr. Robert Hamsher of Dansville; brothers-in-law, Robert and John Seifert.

Arrangements were by the Egan-Ryan Funeral Home where a service was Monday. Burial was at St. Joseph's Cemetery there.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. (GCE, January 21, 1993, p4)

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II (US) US Army Air Force
• Military Service: Abt 1951; Korean War (US) US Air Force

Notes:

Charles B. Hamsher, 77, of Hermantown, Minn. died Tuesday (June 23, 1992) in St. Mary's Medical Center.
Born in Dansville, he was a 1934 graduate of Dansville High School. He had been a resident of Hermantown since 1968.

Hamsher managed various officers clubs and base exchanges for the U.S. Government, retiring from the Duluth Air Base in 1969. He was an employee of Montgomery Ward Company for five years. He was also a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was an active member of Pike Lakes Presbyterian Church where he was involved in the Men's Group and was a former member of the Session. Hamsher was also a member of the Reserve Officer Association and had been an active volunteer at Nopeming Nursing Home.

He was predeceased by his wife Leila in 1989.

Survivors include three sons, David of Dallas, Texas, Dennis of Hermantown and Douglas of Milwaukee, Wis.; two brothers, Dr. Robert Hamsher of Dansville and John of Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery in Dansville. (GCE, July 2, 1992, p4)

Charles married Leila May Young in 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. Leila (daughter of Young and Naomi Abbott) was born in 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland; died on 24 Aug 1989 in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helen Gibson, 91, a resident of the King's Daughters Home in Dansville for the past eight years, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997 after a brief illness. She was born in Ossian, Sept. 2, 1906, the daughter of the late Arthur and Maude Hamsher Gibson.
Miss Gibson obtained her master's degree in education from New York University. Prior to her retirement, she had taught at the Buffalo City School District for 44 yrs.

Helen was a life long staunch member of the Republican Party, the Eastern Star, the New Year State Retired Teachers Assoc. and the Opportunity Circle of the King's Daughters Home.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Esther Gibson of Dansville, nieces and nephews Louise (David) Evans of Conn., Margaret (William) Fay of Calif., Arthur (Nina) Crawford of Buffalo, Geri (Paul) Anderson of Mass., the late Alice (Nathan) Fenton of Dansville, May (Steven) Corey of Calif., Arthur (Joan) Gibson of S.C., Greta (Clarence) May of Avon, Norma Miner of Dansville, Harold (Norma) Gibson of Honeoye Falls, Howard (Robin) Gibson of Dansville and Lois (Richard) Pappa of Rochester. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and a very dear friend, Betty Parks of Buffalo.

Friends called Thursday, Sept. 11, 2-4 and 7-9 at the Chamberlin Funeral Home, Inc., 73 Main St., Dansville, where a funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dayle Dickey officiating. Burial was in Canaseraga Cemetery.

Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the King's Daughters Home or the Dansville Ambulance, Dansville NY 14437. (GCE, September 18 & 25, 1997, p4)

Notes:

HAMSHER - F. Bernard Attorney at Law; July 5, 1931-April 19, 2009; Licensed in New York and Florida; died Sunday in his home in Williamsville, NY; he was 77; He is survived by his wife, Diana (Ritz) Hamsher of 55 years. He was the beloved son of the late Arlene Peterson and Francis B. Hamsher and step-son of the late Allen Scott; a devoted father to Barbara (David) Maxey, Bernard S. (Debra) Hamsher, Bradley J. (Leslie) Hamsher and Rebecca Clare; also grandfather to Elizabeth, Victoria, Alexandria, Teressa, Gabriella, Ian, Cassandra and Katrina and loving brother-in-law of Linda and Thomas de la Reguera.
(Buffalo News from Apr 23 to Apr 24, 2009)

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DOVER, DEL. - Joann Hamsher Gilbert, 64, of Dover, Delaware died of cancer April 20, 2000 in Bayhealth/Kent General Hospital in Dover.
Mrs. Gilbert was born in Waverly, N.Y. on Oct. 16, 1935, the daughter of Dr. Robert D. Hamsher of Dover and the late Viola J. Hamsher. She was a 1953 graduate of Dansville High School.

In 1997, she retired from Capital School District where she had been a guidance counselor for many years. Prior to coming to Delaware in 1968, she taught in several schools in Western New York. She had also been an adjunct professor for Wilmington College since 1994. She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a BA in 1961 and later received a masters of education in elementary and secondary school counseling from Wilmington College. She also served on the faculty senate for Wilmington College.

Mrs. Gilbert enjoyed college teaching, golf RV'ing and gardening. She will best be remembered for her friendliness, joviality and willingness to assist others. She was always reaching out to help people.

Mrs. Gilbert was a member of Christ Church in Dover, a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors since 1984, was formerly a member of the Rotary Club of Harrington, Del. and in March of this year was made a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow.

In additional to her father, she is survived by her husband of 22 years, Dr. Arthur R. Gilbert; a son, Robert of Union Gap, Washington; a sister, Sandra H. Dobbins (John) of Dover; an aunt, Audrey (Albert) Rood of Binghamton, N.Y.; a mother-in-law, Annette Ricard of Sanford Maine; two sisters-in-law, Vivian (Tim) Shirley and Angela (Richard) West, both of Sanford, Maine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins in New York and Maine. She was also very fond of her two AFS daughters, Barbara Trull and her fiance Oliver Voigt from Mainz, Germany and Susanne Gaglick and her husband Markus from Hanover, Germany.

Services were at Christ Church in Dover. Friends called at Ambruso Funeral Chapel, South State St., Dover. Burial was in Dover.

Instead of flowers the family suggests contributions to Wilmington College, Joann H. Gilbert Memorial Fund, 320 Dupont Highway, New Castle, Delaware 19720. (GCE, April 27, 2000, p4)

Joanne married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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