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Rufus Lewis Stanley
1. Rufus Lewis Stanley was born on 27 Apr 1801 in Greene County, New York; died on 5 Apr 1863 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. Family/Spouse: Rhoda White. Rhoda was born on 19 Nov 1803 in Vermont; died on 25 Jan 1867 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Lewis W. Stanley
was born in Jan 1834 in Erie County, New York. - 3. Thomas Charles Wey Stanley
was born on 14 Oct 1838 in Genesee County, New York; died on 19 Jan 1910 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. - 4. John Collins Stanley
was born on 25 Jan 1842 in Wyoming County, New York; died on 6 Jun 1864 in Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia.
- 2. Lewis W. Stanley
Generation: 2
2. Lewis W. Stanley
(1.Rufus1) was born in Jan 1834 in Erie County, New York. Family/Spouse: Katherine Hermance. Katherine was born in Dec 1840 in Columbia County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. John Louis Stanley
was born in ca 1872 in Ward, Allegany County, New York.
- 5. John Louis Stanley
3. Thomas Charles Wey Stanley
(1.Rufus1) was born on 14 Oct 1838 in Genesee County, New York; died on 19 Jan 1910 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri; was buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 7 Nov 1861, Allegany County, New York; American Civil War (North) 85th New York Infantry, Discharged 15 Jan 1864, Plymouth NC for disability Received Pension as invalid App No.53.364, Cert. 44.606
Notes:
1880 Ord, Valley Co., Nebraska - divorced
1900 in Hico, Benton Co., Arkansas.Thomas married Mary Jenette Smith in 1865. Mary was born in 1848 in Allegany County, New York; died on 11 Nov 1928 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Mary Stanley
was born on 15 Jul 1866 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; died on 25 Jun 1952 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania. - 7. John Lewis Wey Stanley
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. - 8. Cora Bell Stanley
was born in Feb 1870 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; died on 14 May 1953 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York.
Thomas married Martha Joseph in 1881. Martha was born on 9 Mar 1854; died on 15 Feb 1914; was buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. John Collins Stanley
(1.Rufus1) was born on 25 Jan 1842 in Wyoming County, New York; died on 6 Jun 1864 in Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1862; American Civil War (North) Died in Andersonville Prison
Generation: 3
5. John Louis Stanley
(2.Lewis2, 1.Rufus1) was born in ca 1872 in Ward, Allegany County, New York. John married Cora Bell Stanley on 21 Apr 1927 in Allegany County, New York. Cora (daughter of Thomas Charles Wey Stanley and Mary Jenette Smith) was born in Feb 1870 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; died on 14 May 1953 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Mary Stanley
(3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 15 Jul 1866 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; died on 25 Jun 1952 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania. Family/Spouse: Homer N. Blauvelt. Homer was born in 1867; died on 14 Mar 1950 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Paul Homer Blauvelt
was born on 4 May 1904 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Jan 1970 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania.
- 9. Paul Homer Blauvelt
7. John Lewis Wey Stanley
(3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) 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. Notes:
Foreman at the Hosiery Factory in Hornell, invented the "single stitch" sewing machine and other sewing techniques that the hosiery company used and sold for profit, John was never given credit. Also played the Trombone, in many bands in the area. He was said to be very intelligent and well-liked by all who know him.
Post cards from John in Oct 1934 from Milford, Delaware
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115424886/john_wey-stanleyJohn married Flora B. Coburn on 20 Dec 1891 in Westfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Flora (daughter of Edward Coburn and Sophronia Hagadone) was born on 30 Sep 1874 in Westfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 15 Nov 1894 in Westfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Westfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. LaVern Leo Stanley
was born on 28 Oct 1894 in Westfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 05 Jul 1963 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York.
John married Julia Angeline Ferrin on 11 Mar 1896 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York. Julia (daughter of James S. Ferrin and Antoinette Bernicia Miller) was born on 01 Sep 1867 in Almond, Allegany County, New York; died on 11 Oct 1932 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Rural Cemetery, Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
John married Mary Helen O'Connor on 19 Nov 1934 in Portville, Cattaraugus County, New York. Mary (daughter of Edward O'Connor and Mary Fernnell) was born on 30 Aug 1890 in Horseheads, Chemung County, New York; died on 30 Jan 1956 in Blossburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 10. LaVern Leo Stanley
8. Cora Bell Stanley
(3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born in Feb 1870 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; died on 14 May 1953 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. Family/Spouse: Charles Allen Stewart. Charles (son of Charles C. Stewart and Amelia D. Elwell) was born on 22 Nov 1850 in Allen, Allegany County, New York; died on 5 Feb 1926 in Wellsville, Allegany County, New York; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Harry K. Stewart
was born in Aug 1887 in Allegany County, New York. - 12. Richard Earl Stewart
was born on 28 Jan 1889 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died in 1934; was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. - 13. Mabel Beatrice Stewart
was born in May 1892 in Scio, Allegany County, New York. - 14. Eva May Stewart
was born in Jun 1898 in Scio, Allegany County, New York. - 15. Raymond Glenn Stewart
was born on 28 Sep 1902 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died on 7 Jan 1987; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. - 16. Charles L. Stewart
was born in ca 1907 in Scio, Allegany County, New York. - 17. George E. Stewart
was born in 1912 in Scio, Allegany County, New York.
Cora married John Louis Stanley on 21 Apr 1927 in Allegany County, New York. John (son of Lewis W. Stanley and Katherine Hermance) was born in ca 1872 in Ward, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 11. Harry K. Stewart
Generation: 4
9. Paul Homer Blauvelt
(6.Mary3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 4 May 1904 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; died on 3 Jan 1970 in Pennsylvania; was buried in Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. William A. Blauvelt
was born on 13 Nov 1925 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Apr 1991 in Warren, Warren County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Fishing Creek Cemetery, Roulette, Potter County, Pennsylvania.
- 18. William A. Blauvelt
10. LaVern Leo Stanley
(7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 28 Oct 1894 in Westfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; died on 05 Jul 1963 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Worked for Kodak in Rochester,NY
- LaVern Stanely of Rochester died Friday at Northside Hosptial in Rochester. He was 68 yeas old. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maude Stanley; three sons, Kenneth Stanley of Dansville, John Stanley and Leo Stanley, both of Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Mary Burdett of Hornell; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Farrell Funeral Home in Rochester where funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday with the Rev Charles O. Harding of Rochester officiating. Burial will be at Greenmount Cemetery in Dansville.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115425565/lavern_leo-stanleyLaVern married Maude I. Davis on 02 Mar 1915 in Fremont, Steuben County, New York. Maude (daughter of William Richard Davis and Harriet Arvilla Pierce) was born on 10 Oct 1894 in Pennsylvania; died on 11 Nov 1990 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Kenneth Maurice Stanley
was born on 17 Aug 1915 in Hammondsport, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 May 1990 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. - 20. Curtis Leo Stanley
was born on 17 Nov 1916 in Urbana, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Nov 1916 in Urbana, Steuben County, New York. - 21. Juanita Lela Stanley
was born on 15 Jul 1918 in Steuben County, New York; died in 1945; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. - 22. John Warren Stanley
was born on 14 Sep 1920 in Steuben County, New York; died on 6 Feb 1999; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. - 23. Leo Edmund Stanley
was born on 26 Nov 1922 in Steuben County, New York; died in 1978 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York.
- LaVern Stanely of Rochester died Friday at Northside Hosptial in Rochester. He was 68 yeas old. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maude Stanley; three sons, Kenneth Stanley of Dansville, John Stanley and Leo Stanley, both of Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Mary Burdett of Hornell; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Farrell Funeral Home in Rochester where funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday with the Rev Charles O. Harding of Rochester officiating. Burial will be at Greenmount Cemetery in Dansville.
11. Harry K. Stewart
(8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born in Aug 1887 in Allegany County, New York. 12. Richard Earl Stewart
(8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 28 Jan 1889 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died in 1934; was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. Richard married Mary Helen O'Connor on 2 Jun 1912 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. Mary (daughter of Edward O'Connor and Mary Fernnell) was born on 30 Aug 1890 in Horseheads, Chemung County, New York; died on 30 Jan 1956 in Blossburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Richard B. Stewart
was born on 4 Aug 1915 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died on 6 Mar 1988; was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Gates, Monroe County, New York. - 25. Virginia Marie Stewart
was born on 4 Oct 1917 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died on 30 Jul 2005; was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. - 26. Edward C. Stewart
was born on 15 Sep 1922 in Horseheads, Chemung County, New York; died on 19 Dec 2011 in Greece, Monroe County, New York; was buried in St.Joseph Cemetery, Batavia, Genesee County, New York. - 27. Robert E. Stewart
was born on 30 Jun 1928 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York; died on 10 Aug 2016 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York; was buried in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, Saratoga County, New York.
- 24. Richard B. Stewart
13. Mabel Beatrice Stewart
(8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born in May 1892 in Scio, Allegany County, New York. Mabel married Ralph Emerson Stevens on 4 Aug 1910 in Allegany County, New York. Ralph was born in ca 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Eva May Stewart
(8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born in Jun 1898 in Scio, Allegany County, New York. 15. Raymond Glenn Stewart
(8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 28 Sep 1902 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died on 7 Jan 1987; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Scio, Allegany County, New York. 16. Charles L. Stewart
(8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born in ca 1907 in Scio, Allegany County, New York. 17. George E. Stewart
(8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born in 1912 in Scio, Allegany County, New York.
Generation: 5
18. William A. Blauvelt
(9.Paul4, 6.Mary3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 13 Nov 1925 in Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Apr 1991 in Warren, Warren County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Fishing Creek Cemetery, Roulette, Potter County, Pennsylvania. 19. Kenneth Maurice Stanley
(10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 17 Aug 1915 in Hammondsport, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 May 1990 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Kenneth (Butch) Stanley, 74, of Cumminsville died Friday (May 25, 1990) in Noyes Memorial Hospital.
Born Aug. 17, 1915, in Hammondsport, a son of Lavern and Maude David Stanley, he was married Oct. 9, 1937, in Dansville to Anite Schmidt who survives. Prior to retirement in 1977, he had been a welding technician at Foster Wheeler Energy Corp. plant for 38 years. He was a member of the FW 25-Year Club. Mr. Stanley was an avid fisherman and bowler.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Kenneth; two daughters, Judy Clark and Sherry Nolan, both of Dansville; a brother, John of Rochester; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A service was conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Chamberlin Funeral Home of Dansville with the Rev. Steven Harduk officiating. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery, Dansville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. (GCE, May 31, 1990, p5)
Kenneth married Anita I. Schmidt on 09 Oct 1937 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Anita (daughter of William Schmidt and Susanah Clemens) was born on 17 Apr 1919 in Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey; died on 17 Dec 1993 in Dansville, Livingston County, New York; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Kenneth Stanley
- 29. Judy Stanley
- 30. Sherry Stanley
- 28. Kenneth Stanley
20. Curtis Leo Stanley
(10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 17 Nov 1916 in Urbana, Steuben County, New York; died on 19 Nov 1916 in Urbana, Steuben County, New York. 21. Juanita Lela Stanley
(10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 15 Jul 1918 in Steuben County, New York; died in 1945; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Family/Spouse: Kenneth L. Knapp. Kenneth was born in 1918; died in 1988; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Richard Kenneth Knapp
was born in 20 Mar.
- 31. Richard Kenneth Knapp
22. John Warren Stanley
(10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 14 Sep 1920 in Steuben County, New York; died on 6 Feb 1999; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140615393/john_warren-stanleyJohn married Gladys R. Schneider on 17 Nov 1945. Gladys was born on 14 Feb 1926; died on 4 Jun 1996; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, North Dansville, Livingston County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Leo Edmund Stanley
(10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 26 Nov 1922 in Steuben County, New York; died in 1978 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. 24. Richard B. Stewart
(12.Richard4, 8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 4 Aug 1915 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died on 6 Mar 1988; was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Gates, Monroe County, New York. Family/Spouse: Leona Tracy. Leona was born on 28 Dec 1917; died on 10 May 2011; was buried in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Gates, Monroe County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. Virginia Marie Stewart
(12.Richard4, 8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 4 Oct 1917 in Scio, Allegany County, New York; died on 30 Jul 2005; was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville, Allegany County, New York. 26. Edward C. Stewart
(12.Richard4, 8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 15 Sep 1922 in Horseheads, Chemung County, New York; died on 19 Dec 2011 in Greece, Monroe County, New York; was buried in St.Joseph Cemetery, Batavia, Genesee County, New York. Edward married Patricia Case on 12 Apr 1948 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York. Patricia was born in ca 1930 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Robert E. Stewart
(12.Richard4, 8.Cora3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born on 30 Jun 1928 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York; died on 10 Aug 2016 in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York; was buried in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, Saratoga County, New York. Notes:
COLONIE - Robert E. Stewart, 88, of Forest Drive, Village of Colonie, died on Wednesday, August 10th 2016, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, N.Y.
Robert was born on June 30th 1928 in Elmira, N.Y., the son of the late Richard E. Stewart and Mary H. (O'Connor) Stewart- Stanley.
He was predeceased by his brother, Richard B. Stewart of Rochester, Edward Stewart of Batavia, N.Y.; and his sister Virginia M. Stewart of Olean, N.Y.
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in meteorology before and at the beginning of the Korean War- including tours of duty in Greenland and the U.S. Army Artillery Center, Fort Sill, Okla.- preparing weather data for the Air Force and the Army Artillery.
He was a graduate from Bolivar, New York High School during 1936, and Tri-State College, Angola, Ind. 1953- receiving a B.S. degree in civil engineering.
He also attended the University of Buffalo and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy.
For several decades he was employed as a building structural engineer at the New York State Department of Public Works - Division of Architecture and also at the New York State Office of General Services- Design and Construction Group, Albany as a licensed professional engineer.
He was a member of the State Architects Golf League.
Retirement was during March of 1991.
Robert was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, as a descendant of Jabez Elwell of Bennington, Vt. Jabez Elwell was a soldier under general George Washington during the American Revolution.
Robert was a member of ADK- the Adirondack Mountain Club.
He enjoyed hiking in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains with family and club members.
He is predeceased by Norma G. (Fancher) Stewart, his beloved wife of 64 years.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.Robert married Norma G. Fancher on 20 Sep 1952 in Bolivar, Allegany County, New York. Norma was born on 3 Aug 1933; died on 25 Jul 2015; was buried in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, Saratoga County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 6
28. Kenneth Stanley
(19.Kenneth5, 10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1)29. Judy Stanley
(19.Kenneth5, 10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1)30. Sherry Stanley
(19.Kenneth5, 10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1)31. Richard Kenneth Knapp
(21.Juanita5, 10.LaVern4, 7.John3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Rufus1) was born in 20 Mar.
