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BOWER, Edward J., 73, of 588 Lyons St. died at 4:30 p. m. Friday, July 19, 1940. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Alice WALTZ Bower; a daughter, Mrs. Amy E. Rice of Elmira; a son, Ellis Stanley BOWER of Elmira; a sister Mrs. James Robinson of Williamsport; several nieces and nephews. The body is in the Wilson Funeral Home from which it will be removed late this afternoon to the family home. Funeral will be held there Tuesday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Edgar O. SPAVEN, pastor of the Centenary Methodist Church will officiate. Burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Officials of Centenary Church will meet the Rev. Edgar O. Spaven at the corner of Southport and Lyon Sts. to visit the home at 7:30 p. m. Monday. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
BROOKS - BASIL B. BROOKS Wellsboro, Pa.- Basil Benjamin Brooks, 62, died early this morning at his home, 24 Meade Street, following a long illness. He was born November 5, 1894 at Marsh Creek, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks. Mr. Brooks, employed 22 years as a teller at Tioga County Savings and Trust Company, retiring about 10 years ago, was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ossea Lodge No. 317, and AM and W. Earle Champaign Post American Legion. He was a veteran of World War One and a member of the 314th Infantry Division. He is survived by his widow, Margaret English Brooks; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Kerrick of Wellsboro and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at St. Paul's with the Rev. Harry T. Frownfelter officiating. Burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery. Friends may call at the Johnson and Tussey Funeral Home here. SUbmitted by kelly Kimball 
BUTLER, Leroy Bernard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Butler, 1121 1/2 Charles St., died this morning. He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Eleanor and Patricia. The body is at the Wilson funeral home. Other announcements later. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
(Curry) Mrs. Alice R., 86, wife of Eugene CURRY of 401 Broadway, died Friday afternoon, July 19, 1940. She leaves her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Messing and Mrs. Edna Sturdevant of Elmira; seven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. The body is in the Davis funeral home where the funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Monday, the Rev. Paul E. Rickabaugh officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
(Darby) Mrs. Susan T. - The funeral of Mrs. Susan T. Darby was held from the home yesterday at 1:30 o'clock and at Woodlawn Chapel at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. H. A. Hannah of Trinity Church officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. The pall bearers were LeRoy Adams, Howard Adams, Harry Adams and Harry Bright. "Advertiser". No date. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
(Davis) Mrs. Josephine CHAPLIN Davis, a sister of Mrs. George Blake of Elmira, died Friday at the family home, 32 Henry St., Binghamton. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p. m. Burial in the Vestal Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. Elmira Star-Gazette. March 31, 1934. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
DONAHUE, Michael, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Donahue of Grand Central Ave. died last night at 11:25 o'clock of bronchitis, aged 6 months. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the house at 2:30 p. m. Elmira Gazette and Free Press. Nov. 21, 1903. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
EDMINSTER, Rufus K. died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at the family home in East Corning. The deceased was a member of one of the oldest families in Chemung Co. and had been ill for several months. He is survived by his widow, Rachael Edminister; a son, John S., and three sisters, Mrs. Harriet Bennett, Mrs. Susan Sly and Mrs. Angeline Mosher, all of Horseheads. The funeral will be held Sat. at 3 p. m. at the family home in East Corning. "Advertiser". No date. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
EGGETT-Death of Mrs. O.H.P. Kinney-It is with great sorrow that we have to record the death of Mrs. Mary Eggett Kinney, wife of the late Hon. O.H.P.Kinney, which occurred at her residence on East Broad street at 6:19 Thursday evening, May 13, 1886. She had been in declining health for nearly two years, caused by an internal cancer, and had been obliged to keep her bed most of the time for the past eighteen months. She has been a great sufferer but has borne her afflictions without a murmur and died as she had lived, a true CHristian and beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was born in London, England, April 26, 1822 and came to this country with her parents when but three years old, and early in life settled in this valley, most of her life having spent in Sheshequin, Towanda and Waverly. She was a Spriitualist of unswerving faith, of a very social disposition, a fine conversationalist, and enjoyed the company of her friends in a marked degree. In health she weighed nearly or quite two hundred pounds but the ravages of disease and long suffering had reduced her to a mere skeleton of her former self. She leaves three sons, all of whom reside at the homestead and have been with her during her long illness, ministering to her every want, making it easier for her to withstand her afflictions and cause the sands of life to move more peacefully on. The funeral will be held from the residence at 3 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Lyman C. Howe, of Fredonia, to officiate. Her remains will be laid beside those of her husband in Forest Home Cemetery. Waverly Free Press-May 15, 1886 Submitted by Stephanie Johnston 
ERWAY - MRS. PERRY KEVERLINE Ulysses, Pa- Mrs. Pruda Erway Keverline, 73, died at her home in Harrison Valley Wednesday. She is survived by her husband, Perry; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Erway of Owego, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. A former school teacher, Mrs. Keverline was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 33 of Westfield and of Harrison Grange, No. 1203., Potter County Pomona Grange and the state and national granges. The body is at the Kear-Hamilton Funeral Home here where friends may call and where the funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Richard Herritt will officiate and burial will be in White's Corners Cemetery. Submitted by Kelly Kimball 
FODER/FODDER, Sarah Susannah - Mrs. George Stratton The Canton Sentinel, Thursday, March 30, 1922 Mrs. George Stratton, a well known resident of Ogdensburg, died Friday, March 24, after a twenty-four hours' illness. She was 78 years old, and is survived by her husband and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Arthur G. Thomas, of Canton; Mrs. Theodore Johnson, of Avon, N. Y.; Mrs. Madison Johnson, of Elmira Heights; Mrs. Henry Ritter, of Jersey Shore; Mrs. Matthew King, of Ogdensburg; Charles Stratton, of Binghamton; and George Stratton, Cleveland, Ohio. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from her late home and interment was made in the Ogdensburg cemetery. (Sarah born Feb. 20, 1844 to Issac Foder and Elizabeth Miller) 
GAY - Edmund W. GAY of 229 W. Third St. (Corning) died Wed. April 23, 1997 unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Emergency Unit. He was born in Elmira, NY, the son of Walter and Anna MANTELL Gay. A lifetime resident of the Elmira-Corning area, and a graduate of St. Mary's Elementary School in Elmira, Elmira Southside High and Brooklyn Polytec in NYC. Ed and Helen Elizabeth CONDON were married June 29, 1946 in St. Mary's Church, Corning. He was employed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC and during World War II he served with the USA Criminal Investigation Dept. stationed in the India Burma Theater (1942-45). Ed received the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal. Following the service he was employed with the U. S. Postal Dept. working in Binghamton, Elmira and Corning, retiring in 1975 with 32 years service. A member of Corning Painted Post Roman Catholic Community attending St. Mary's Church, The Holy Name Society and the Sacred Heart League. He was also a member of the Willow Creek Country Club. Surviving: his wife, Helen of 50 years; sons and daughters-in-law, Edmund L. and Mary L. Gay of Portland, OR., Michael T., and Diane K. Gay of Atlanta, GA, John P. and Cheryl C. Gay of Dallas TX; three granddaughters, Kristen, Tracey, and Emily Gay and three grandsons, Edmund, Matthew and Brian Gay. Friends may call at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 E. First St. Corning, Friday, April 25, 1997 from 4-7 PM. A Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home Sat. April 26, 1997 at o AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. Mary's Church. Rev. Michael Brown, celebrant. Committal Prayers and interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial donations appreciate to All Saints Academy, 158 State St., Corning, NY 14830. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
GRAVES - Mrs. Fred Potter died at the family home Friday forenoon, March 1, 1907, at 8 o'clock, of peritonitis, after a ten days' illness. She was a patient sufferer, remaining constantly cheerful with no thought apparently of self, only anxiety for the welfare of those who were ministering and unceasing in their care and devotion for their loved one. Realizing that she was going to die she summoned the members of the family to her bedside and bade them good-bye, assuring them that "all was well with her." Conscious to the last, she passed from this life peacefully. Serena Graves Potter was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Graves. She was born in Elkland December 26, 1864, and has resided here nearly all her life. During Rev. S. H. Moon's pastorate she united with the Presbyterian Church, and has been a consistent member ever since. On September 5, 1904, she was united in marriage to Fred Potter. By her quiet, unobtrusive manner she won her way into the hearts of all who knew her intimately, and her sad and untimely death comes as a severe blow to a lare circle. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. Besides her husband she leaves a little daughter, Lucille, aged 13 months, an aged father and mother, two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held from the home Monday at 2 p.m., and were largely attended by relatives and sympathizing friends. Rev. W. F. Colelough officiated, taking his text from St. John II. 11:25-26. A profusion of beautiful floral offerings completely covered the casket. Burial was in Highland cemetery. Those from out of town in attendance were: Mrs. R. Brown and son Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Wythe, Mrs. Fred Longwell of Corning; Mrs. J. B. Kent and daughter Lulu of Elmira; Mortimer Potter and sons Lewis and Bert Potter and wife of Middlebury; Mr. and Mrs. Emmons of Knoxville. From Sharon Elliott from the Elkland Journal March 07, 1907 
GREATSINGER-Mrs. Eleanor McDowell, widow of the late Daniel McDowell, died at he home on Chemung street, on Saturday evening, June 26th, after an illness of several months, aged sixty-two years. Mrs. McDowell was the daughter of William Greatsinger, one of the pioneer settlers of Chemung County, and lived on Baldwin creek, in the town of Elmira. She had resided in this village for may years, and by her many Christian traits and womanly virtues, had endeared herself to a large circle of relatives and friends. She leaves four children, three daughters and one son, via: Mrs. W.S. Haven, Shreveport, La., Mrs. W.R. Nicol, Llaududno, Wales, Miss Fannie McDowell of this village and Robert McDowell, Bound Brook, N.J. The funeral was held from the residence at 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. J.O. Woodruff, officiating. The interment was made in Forest Home cemetery. Waverly Free Press-July 3, 1886 Submitted by Stephanie Johnston 
HERRINGTON, Annie - Mrs. Annie Thompson, 91, formerly of Wellsboro and Mansfield, died Wednesday, July 17, 1940 at Thompson Memorial Hospital, Canandaigua. She was born in Ansonia, Pa., the daughter of George W. and Matilda Herrington, and was the widow of William H. THOMPSON. Of recent years she had lived with a son, James H. THOMPSON; Canandaigua. She leaves the son, three grandchildren, Mrs. Charles J. Brown Jr. and James H. THOMPSON, Jr. Canandaigua and William David THOMPSON, Cincinnati, Ohio; a great grandson, Charles J. BROWN 3rd, Canandaigua. A short service will be held at the Herrington-Thompson plot in Wellsboro Cemetery, Sat. at 1:30 p. m. The Rev. Orrin J. COCKS will officiate. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
HILLEGAS, Benjamin F., 76, died this morning at 12:15 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Robenolt, 814 Southport St. He was a former resident of Coudersport, Pa., many years. Mr. HILLEGAS is survived by his dauughter, Mrs. Robenolt, three grandchildren, a nephew, Fred HILLEGAS of Coudersport, PA. The body is in the Hagerman funeral home and will be removed to 814 Southport St. Sunday morning. The funeral wil be at that address Monday at 2 p. m. The Rev. W. H. ENGLISH will officiate. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Elmira Star-Gazette. March 31, 1934. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
(Hodges) Mrs. Edna Hodges, late of Montour Falls, died unexpectedly of an apoplectic seizure at the family home Friday night. She is survived by her husband, Eugene HODGES and a daughter, Margaret. The funeral will be held in the family home on Genesee St., Montour Falls, Monday at 2 p. m. Burial in the Montour Falls Cemetery. Elmira Star-Gazette. March 31, 1934. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
HOGABOOM, Charles Edward, late of 807 Laurel St. The funeral was held at 2:30 p. m. today at the family home. The Rev. I. J. SHAFER officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Troy, Pa. Elmira Star-Gazette. March 31, 1934. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
HUNTER - Miss Eliza Jane HUNTER, 455 Maple Ave., died Thurday, March 4, 1943, after an extended illness. Survivors: Mrs. F. M. Howell, sister. Private funeral will be held from the family home Sat. 2 p. m. Rev. Henry WHITE. Woodlawn Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Elmira newspaper. March 5, 1943. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
KESTING - EDWARD H. KESTING Wellsboro, Pa.- Private funeral services for Edward H. Kesting, 77, of York will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Johnson and Tussey Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward H. Saresky of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate and burial will be in Wellsboro Cemetery. Mr. Kesting is survived by his widow, Syble Wheeler Kesting, formerly of Wellsboro and one brother-in-law, Sam Morten of York. From the Corning Evening Leader 12/28/1956 submitted by Kelly Kimball

KIMBLE - James Kimble of Post Creek died Tuesday (December 12, 1950) at 11:55 p.m. after a serious illness of three weeks, at the home of his son, Amos at Post Creek. He was born September 7, 1861, the son of Brant and Jane Smalley Kimble and was married to the former Debbie Smalley we died 55 years ago. Mr. Kimble owned and operated his own farm near Big Flats for 45 years before moving with his son. Surviving members of his family are two sons, Amos of Post Creek and Brant Whin Kimble of Camillus, one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Webber of Waterloo, 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Carpenter Funeral Home Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held from the Funeral Home Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Ferenbaugh Cemetery. The Rev. O. T. Travis, pastor of Beaver Dams Methodist Church, officiating. (The Evening Leader, Corning, NY, Dec. 13, 1950) (Submitted by Linda KIMBLE Francisco)


KOHLER, Norman V., 52, of 6 W. St. NW. Washington, D. C. Tuesday night, Mar. 2, 1943. Survived by wife, Mrs. Helena HARRINGTON Kohler, formerly of Elmira; Carl and Clarence KOHLER, York, PA., brothers. Mrs. Kohler is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harrington, former Elmirans. Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Tuck and son, Richard of Kingsbury Ave. are in Washington for the funeral. Mrs. Tucker is a sister of Mrs. Kohler. Elmira newspaper. March 5, 1943. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
LENNON, William H., late of 431 Broadway, died Friday at 6:10 p. m. after an extended illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Frances WHITTEMORE Lennon, three sisters, Mrs. Edward Kelly, Mrs. William Kennedy, Miss Margaret KELLY; a brother, James LENNON, all of Elmira. Mr. Lennon was a member of the St. Mary Parish and Elmira Lodge 62, BPO of Elks. The funeral will be held at the family home Monday at 8:15 p. m. and in the St. Mary Church at 9 o'clock. Burial in the SS, Peter & Paul Cemetery. Elmira Star-Gazette. March 31, 1934. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
(Lynch), Mrs. Hazel E., about 45, 117 W. 2nd St. Thursday, March 4, 1943. Survived by Bert LYNCH, husband; Marion, daughter; Mrs. Nellie Griswold, Mrs. Sarah Lewis, Mrs. Anna Baldwin and Mrs. Marion Pautz, all of Elmira, sisters. Body is at Davis Funeral Home and will remain there until Sat. when it will be removed to Trinity Church for funeral service at 2 p. m. Rev. Henry E. Hubbard. Woodlawn Cemetery. Elmira newspaper. March 5, 1943. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
MALLOY, The funeral of James Malloy will be held at the family home in Horseheads Sat. at 9:30 a. m. and at St. Mary's Church in Horseheads at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. "Advertiser". No date. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
McDOUGALL - JACOB AI McDOUGALL 10 NOV 1833 19 APR 1906 Died after a lingering illness of consumption. Born in town of veteran. In 1859 he married: CYNTHIA PARSONS Three children were born to them: EP McDougall Who resides with his parents." Chauncey(Mrs. Sterling) McDougall Of Millport, NY {Harriett} Stone(Mrs.Fred) McDougall Of Montour, NY. {Elizabeth} MARION McDOUGALL Who resides in the Homestead. Wife Emily Egbert EMILY McDOUGALL Who resides in the Homestead. Wife of Marion. JAMES McDOUGALL Resides in Sullivanville, NY. SAMUEL McDOUGALL Resides in Virginia. ALONZO McDOUGALL Resides in Oregon. Funeral services were held in the home Sunday. Rev. N.S. Boardman of Elmira officiating. A quartet composed of L.E. Page, W. L. Dailey, Miss Parks and Josephine Bailey sang some very appropriate selections. The bearers of his remains were Marion and Theodore McDougall. G.M. and C.E. Parsons, Chauncy Sterling and S.S. Todd. Burial in Millport Cemetery. The deceased had lived in the town in which he died all his life and was held in high esteem by all who knew him and his demise is deeply deplored by all." Submitted by Walter or Jo Sampson 
MESSENGER, Dr. N. Sanford, 90, 109 Davis St., 11 p. m. Thursday, Mar. 4, 1943. Survived by Mrs. Cora B. Messenger of Elmira, wife. The body is at the Holly Funeral Home where a private funeral will be held Sat. 4 p. m. Rev. Arthur P. WHITE. Woodlawn Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Elmira newspaper. March 5, 1943. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
MOORE, Horace C. The remains of Horace E. MOORE arrived in Elmira from Rochester last evening. Funeral services will be held in the Masonic Temple at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Masons and Elks will be in charge of the funeral, and Rev. A. C. MACKENZIE, chaplain of their lodge of Masons will officiate. The body will be placed in the receiving vault in Woodlawn Cemetery until word is received from the deceased s parents in Oakland, California as to its final disposition. Elmira Gazette and Free Press. Nov. 21, 1903. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
PERRIGO - Mrs. Ida Mae Ostrander of 1526 Grand Central Avenue, Elmira, died in Elmira Friday. A native of Chambers, she was the daughter of John and LaVina Beecher Perrigo. She was the widow of Adelbert Ostrander and and for many years resided at Coopers. She was a member of the Coopers Plains Methodist Church and a life member of its Women's Foreign Missionary Society at the time she resided in Coopers. Surviving are: two sons, Hobart of Horseheads and Earl C. of Penn Yan; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Holly-Keck Funeral Home Home, Elmira, where friends are invited to call this evening and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral will be conducted there Monday at 10 a.m. by Rev. Augustus N. Peckham, pastor of the Horseheads Methodist Church. Burial will be in Beaver Dams Cemetery. From the Corning Evening Leader 12/28/1956 submitted by Kelly Kimball 
R.N. - October 31, 1907 issue of the Elkland Journal: A bill will be introduced in the legislature at its next session will providfe that the letters "R.N.", when written after a young woman's name, will mean that she is a registered nurse - as "M.D." signifies a doctor of medicine. The letters "R.N." will be letters of introduction and recommendation whey they are duly legalized. Submitted by Sharon Elliott 
READY, Thomas P., son of James READY, of this village (Waverly), died Friday morning of consumption at Utica, where he had been taken for medical treatment, aged 25 years. His remains were bought to his home on Erie St. Friday night. His funeral was held Monday morning at St. Patrick's Church, Rev. Martin Ryan officiating. He was a member of Division 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians, the members of which attended the funeral in a body. The deceased was a telegraph operator and until incapacitated from work by illness had charge of the Erie railroad signal tower at the McMaster street crossing. Unnamed Owego newspaper. January 20, 1898. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi, <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
REIDY, Thomas, 57, 209 Roe Ave, Wednesday, March 3, 1943. Survived by Mrs. J. H. Noble, Schenectady, Mrs. J. Wagner, Utica, Mrs. A. J. Thatcher, Elmira, sisters; Michael REIDY, Elmira, brother. The body is at the Owen McCarthy Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Sat. at 8:30 a. m. and at 9 at the St. Patrick's Church. SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Elmira newspaper. March 5, 1943. Submitted by Sharron Vossoughi. 
REYNOLDS, Jacob O., 68, manager of the A. F. Williams store, Corning, and one of Corning's oldest businessmen, died Thursday, July 18, 1940. In poor health for several months, Mr. Reynolds had been on leave of absence from his duties that started 50 years ago in the J. R. Rose store, Hornell. He was a member of Corning Lodge, 1071 BPOE, and the First Baptist church of Corning. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Charles Cafferty of Appalachin. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
SMITH - Jud Smith Dies at His Home in Wellsburg The death of another prominent Chemung county citizen occurred last night. Jud Smith, a resident of Wellsburg, died at his home in that village. Mr. Smith was born in the town of Southport, now Ashland, this county, April 14, 1818, and was the fourth son of Solomon and Julia Smith. Jud Smith began life as a farmer at an early age, in connection with other business interests, such as running oil, grist, saw, plaster, carding and cloth mills, and hotel proprietor, with which his father was identified during his lifetime. He was married January 26, 1849 to Rebecca Mathews, daughter of James Mathews, of Southport, now Ashland; to them were born five chicdren, but one of whom is living, Emma, who is married and resides in Ashland. Mr. Smith was, in politics, a thorough Democrat, and was chosen to several important offices which he filled with credit to himself and the people. He had served as supervisor several terms and was elected sheriff in 1867, making a capital officer. The deceased had a wide reputation and many friends. He was an upright, honorable gentleman whom all respected and his death will be mourned by a large number.-Elmira Star Gazette, 22- reprinted in the Waverly Free Press-March 27, 1886 Submitted by Stephanie Johnston 
STRATTON, George Washington - Canton Sentinel (s/o Robert & Mary Pennsinger Stratton) George Stratton died Sat. Eve. June 11, 1938 at his home on Troy St. at the age of 96 years. He was a native of Ogdensburg where he lived until the death of his wife 16 years ago. In 1861 he enlisted in Co. H, 106th Regiment PA Volunteers and served in the battles of; Fairoaks, Savage Station, Bull Run, Antietam, Fredricksburg, Petersburg, and Chancellorsville. Children; Charles of Binghamton, George of Hornell, Laura Ritter of Jersey Shore, Mrs. Madison Johnson of Elmira Heights, Mrs. Theodore Johnson of Avon, NY, and Bevie King of Ogdensburg. He was buried in Ogdensburg next to the church. bconrad@epix.net 
STRATTON, John B. (s/o David & Sarah Ann Ent Stratton) Canton Sentinel John Stratton, one of the oldest residents of Union, who died while on a visit to South Carolina, was brought home to Ogdensburg for burial on Feb. 2, 1911. Mr. Stratton was about 76 years of age and leaves three daughters; Mrs. Robert Lodge, Mrs. Arthur Middaugh, and Mrs. Marion Herrington, and one son; Oscar, to mourn his loss. bconrad@epix.net 
STRATTON, Lillian Rosene -Canton Sentinel, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1936 Lillian Rosene Stratton Thomas - Mrs. A. Thomas died Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, 1936, in the Blossburg Hospital where she had been taken Sunday for treatment of a complication of diseases. Although she had been in poor health for some time, her death was unexpected and a great shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Thomas was born in Ogdensburg 57 yrs ago, but had lived in Canton for a number of years where her husband conducted a restaurant. She is survived by her husband and two daughters; Mrs. Laura Smouther of Canton, and Mrs. Lillian Watkins of Morris Run; a son, Herbert Thomas of Towanda; a grandson, Herbert Smouther of Canton; her father, George W. Stratton of Canton; two brothers, George Stratton of Hornell and Charles of Binghamton; four sisters; Mrs. Bevie King of Ogdensburg, Mrs. Madison Johnson of Avon, NY, and Mrs. Laura Ritter, of Jersey Shore. The funeral will be held Sat. afternoon at 1:30 from her late home and at 2:00 in Ogdensburg Church. Interment will be in the nearby cemetery. bconrad@epix.net 
STRUZINSKY, Thomas, 71, of Erin R. D. 2 died in a local hospital at 11:30 a. m. Friday, July 19, 1940 of injuries suffered in an accident Tuesday, July 16. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marie Struzinsky, a daughter, Miss Elma STRUZINSKY of Brooklyn, three sons, Frank of Ellenville, Joseph of Veteran and Elmer at home. The body will be removed from the Barber funeral home at Horseheads to the family home this afternoon. The funeral will be held there Sunday at 3 p. m. (EDT) with the Rev. Kenneth ANDERSON of the Breesport Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Scotchtown Cemetery, Erin. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
THOMAS, Arthur - Canton Sentinel - Arthur Thomas aged 68 years of Canton passed away at Blossburg Hospital, Sat. Oct. 26, 1946. He is survived by 2 daughters; Laura Smouther and Lillian Watkins, both of Canton, and a son, Herbert Thomas of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Jane Richardson of Wyandotte, MI. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday with burial in the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Rev. L. A. Guiles officiated. bconrad@epix.net 
WEAVER, Jennie N. Mrs. Jennie N. Newell, widow of the late Robert E. NEWELL, died at the family home, 212 Franklin St. at 4:50 p. m. Friday, July 19, 1940 after a short illness. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Thomas J. McCarthy of Elmira; a brother, Charles WEAVER of Blossburg; a granddaughter, Rose McCARTHY and two grandsons, Martin and Robert. Mrs. Newell was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. She had lived practically her entire life in Elmira. The body is in the family home where the funeral will be held Monday at 8 a. m. and 9 a. m. in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in SS Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Elmira Star-Gazette. July 20, 1940. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net>

WEAVER - Big Flats, The death of Edward Weaver, aged 75 years, occurred this morning at 9 o'clock at his home here following an extended illness. Mr. Weaver was born at Post Creek, the son of Catherine (Kimball) and Lewis Weaver. He had been a resident of Big Flats for about 40 years. Before his illness he was employed for many years as section foreman with the Erie Railroad. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nettie Weaver; two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Shull, Elmira and Dorothy at home; two sons, Harry of Elmira and Emmett of Corning and five grandchildren. The body is at the Hilton Funeral Home in Big Flats and will later be removed to the home. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced Tuesday. (This appeared in The Evening Leader, Corning, NY Feb. 17, 1937.) (Submitted by Linda KIMBLE Francisco)

WEAVER - Big Flats-The death of Miss Katie Weaver occurred this morning at her home in Big Flats following a lingering illness. The body is at the Hilton Funeral Home here, where services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. O. J. Stevens of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Big Flats will officiate and burial will be made in Post Creek. Miss Weaver was the daughter of Lewis and Sally Ann (Temple) Weaver and she had lived in this community for the last seven years. She had always resided in Steuben County. Survivors include a brother Edward of Big Flats and several nieces and nephews. (Submitted by Linda KIMBLE Francisco) 


WHITCOMB, James M. - James M. Whitcomb, 92, died Tuesday at 2:45 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Lilley, 5 Aspen Ridge. Besides Mrs. Lilley, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Leonard of Elmira and Mrs. Edward Johnson of Troy, PA. The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Ogdensburg, Pa., church. The Rev. Claude Shaffer of Sylvania, Pa., will officiate. Interment in Ogdensburg Cemetery. (d. May 24, 1927) bconrad@epix.net 
WHITE - ROSE MARGARET WHITE - Wellsboro, Pa- Rose Margaret White, 27, died Saturday, at Elwyn. She was born July 12, 1929, at Blossburg, the daughter of Harry and Laura Butler White. She is survived by three sisterss, Margaret, Nellie, and Marion White of Little Marsh; six brothers, Kenneth of Hopewell, N. J.; Clarence and Francis of Little Marsh, Fred of Whitneyville, Edward of Mansfield, and George of Westfield,and grandfather William White of Wellsboro, RD 4. Funeral services were held at the Johnson and Tussey Funeral Home Wednesday, the Rev. Roy McCaffery of the Whitneyville Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Niles Valley cemetery. Submitted by Kelly Kimball 
WRIGLEY, Dorothy Lois, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wrigley died yesterday morning at 7 o'clock at the family home, 666 W. 3rd St, aged eight months. The funeral will be held at the home this afternoon and will be private. The Rev. A. J. Saxe will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Please omit flowers. "Advertiser" No date. Sharron Vossoughi MOdesto, CA <Rsvossoughi@worldnet.att.net> 
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