Orleans County, New York

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Revised: February 21, 2020

SURNAMES: BLACKBURN, BLAKE, BLAKELY, BLANCHARD, BLAND, BLASZAK, BLISSETT, BLOCHER, BLOOD, BLOOM, BLOTT, BLOUNT, BLUMREICH, BOARD, BOARDMAN, BODDY, BOGUE, BOKMAN, BOLGER, BOLSTER, BOLTON, BOND, BONKE, BOOKEY, BOOTS, BORDWELL, BOTSFORD, BOURNE, BOVANIZER, BOWEN, BOWER(S), BOWLES, BOWMAN, BOYCE, BOYD, BOYLAND & BOYLE


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BLACKBURN

MAUD SCOTT COLEMAN BLACKBURN (1883 - 4 May 1942)

Newspaper: The Medina Journal; Mon, 4 May 1942
Surnames: BLACKBURN, COLEMAN

The death of Mrs. Maud COLEMAN BLACKBURN, 59, wife of Jay E. BLACKBURN, and a lifelong resident of Ridgeway, occurred this morning in the Medina Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Sunday April 26th. Mrs. BLACKBURN in Ridgeway and had lived her entire lifetime there. She was widely known in this vicinity, and was a member of the Ridgeway Universalist Church.

Surviving, besides her husband, are four sons, Benjamin of New Brunswick, N.J., William and Paul of Medina, and George, a student at Cornell University, Ithaca; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from her late home on the Ridge Road, on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with the Rev. George Gay of the Ridgeway Universalist Church, officiating. Interment will be in West Ridgeway Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Feb 2006


BLAKE

ABBYRENE E. PIKE BLAKE (16 Nov 1839 - 2 Jan 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 8 Jan 1920
Surnames: BLAKE, PIKE, SCOTT

Mrs. Abbyrene BLAKE, widow of the late B. C. BLAKE, formerly a resident of Medina, died at her home in Danbury, Conn., on Friday last. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bertha BLAKE Scott, with whom she resided. The interment will take place some future time at Boxwood.


Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., Oct 7, 1920

The body of Mrs. B. (Benjamin) C. BLAKE, who died some months since at her home in Danbury, Conn., was brought to Medina on Tuesday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank SCOTT, the latter being her daughter. After a service at the chapel, interment to place at Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Feb 2014


ANTHONY BLAKE (28 May 1819 - 13 Oct 1893)

Newspaper: Unknown Albion paper
Surnames: BLAKE, EDWARDS

Death of Anthony Blake
Anthony BLAKE, a well-known citizen of Albion, was killed by an electric car near the corner of 75th Street and Madison Avenue, in Chicago, last Friday. He attempted to get off the car before it came to a full stop, and was thrown partially under the car and dragged some distance. He was helped back upon the car, and returned to his boarding house not realizing that he was badly hurt. But he soon began to suffer severe pain, and a doctor was called. Nothing could be done to relieve him and he died in about two hours. It was found that his hip was broken and his shoulders badly wrenched, but death probably resulted from internal injury. A coroner's jury censured the railway company for carelessness in connection with the accident.

Mrs. BLAKE returned with the remains to Albion, where the funeral was held yesterday. The burial was in Kendall.

Mr. BLAKE was born in Alsace-Loraine in 1819 and came to this country with his father when a boy. For many year he lived in Kendall, where he was engaged in farming and was a highly honored citizen, and about ten years ago he removed to Albion. He was an earnest christian, and an active and influential member of the Methodist Church for many years. He leaves a widow (Catherine) who is a sister of Hon. Ira EDWARDS of this village, and eight sons and daughters. Mortimer BLAKE, who occupies the family honestead in Kendall, is the only one of the children now residing in this county.

(Note: Anthony parents were Nicholas BLOCH 1790 ALsace, FR - 20 Jul 1868 Lancaster, Erie, NY and Marie Anna SCHMIADLE 1797 Alsace, FR - 1868 Lancaster, Erie, NY)

(Interment in Greenwood Cemetery)

Submitted by: Norma Blake Christie 22 Oct 2012


CATHERINE EDWARDS BLAKE (1837 - 2 Oct 1914)

Newspaper: Unknown
Surnames: BLAKE, BLODGETT, EDWARDS

Friday evening at the home of Mrs. E. R. Jackson occured the death of Mrs. Catherine BLAKE, widow of Anthony BLAKE of Albion. For the past year Mrs. BLAKE has been in failing health, but the immediate cause of her death was a stroke of paralysis which she suffered about two weeks ago. She was 77 years of age and was born in Shelby. She had been a resident of Kendall, Albion and for the past had resided at the home of Mrs. Jackson in this village. She was twice married, her first husband being Hiram BLODGETT, whose death occurred about 40 years ago; and her second husband, Mr. BLAKE, died about twenty years ago. She had for many years been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and had always taken an active part in church work.

She is survived by two brothers, Ira EDWARDS of Holley and Edward EDWARDS of Grand Lodge, Mich. The funeral was held from the home of her brother, Ira EDWARDS, Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., Rev. H. C. Woods officiating Interment in Hillside Cemetery.

Submitted by: Norma Blake Christie 22 Oct 2012


HAROLD ASHLEY BLAKE (16 Nov 1839 - 20 Jan 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., Oct 7, 1920
Surnames: BLAKE, PIKE

Harold L.(?) BLAKE, the well known Albion attorney, died of apoplexy at the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo on the 8th inst.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Sep 2005

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BLAKELY

DONNA BLAKELY (1866 - 7 Feb 1919)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 13 Feb 1919
Surnames: BLAKELY

Mrs. Howard W. BLAKELY died at her home in Worcester, Mass., on Friday last, aged about 53 years. The body was brought to Medina and funeral services held at the residence of Fred F. Perry, Monday afternoon. The interment was at the Tanner cemetery. Her husband and two sons - Walter and Dudley -survive.

(Interment in Tanner Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 May 2007

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BLANCHARD

ALLAN AUGUST BLANCHARD (7 Nov 1905 - 27 Jun 1953)

Newspaper: (probably) The Medina Daily Journal; dated Mon., 29 June 1953
Surnames: BLANCHARD, ZANOW, GOODSELL

Lyndonville - Allan A. BLANCHARD, 48, died in Medina Memorial Hospital about seven o’clock Saturday morning, June 27, from a self-inflicted bullet wound, at his home on West Avenue Friday evening about 7:30. He had been in failing health for some time. A brother of the deceased man, Harry BLANCHARD, had visited his mother and brother Friday evening and was about to drive out of the yard when they heard a shot. Upon investigation they discovered the Lyndonville man in his room with a bullet wound in the head and a 22-caliber rifle lying nearby. He was taken to the Medina Hospital where he died about 12 hours later.

Born on North Main Street, Lyndonville November 7th, 1905, he was the son of Mrs. Emma ZANOW BLANCHARD and the late Natt BLANCHARD. His life was all spent in this village. For many years he was employed at the Lyndonville Ice and Cold Storage Company. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Medina.

Surviving besides his mother with whom he resided, are one sister, Mrs. Albert GOODSELL, Medina; one brother, Harry BLANCHARD, Medina, rural; two nieces; three nephews; several uncles and aunts. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Smythe Funeral Home in charge of the Methodist pastor, the Rev. Raymond H. Draffin. Burial was in Lynhaven Cemetery.

(from records of the late Genevieve Smythe, of the Smythe Funeral Home, Lyndonville)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 25 Apr 2005


GEORGE H. BLANCHARD (1837 - 3 Jan 1907)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 17 Jan 1907
Surnames: BLANCHARD, GALE

George H. BLANCHARD, a former old-time resident of Lyndonville, died of pneumonia on January 3rd, 1907, after an illness of five days, age seventy years. His last illness was spent with his daughter, Mrs. H. E. GALE, of Portland, Ore. He was buried in the Columbia cemetery, overlooking the Columbia river.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 25 Apr 2005

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BLAND

CHARLES BLAND (Mar 1824 - 7 Aug 1901)

Newspaper: Rochester Union & Advertiser, (Orleans Co.) 12 Aug 1901
Surnames: BLAND, PEARSON, SMITH

MEDINA, Aug. 12 - Charles BLAND will be buried from his late residence on Glenwood Ave. this afternoon. Rev. Charles H. Turner of the Episcopal Church officiating. The deceased was 67 (?) years of age and for many years a resident of this place, leaving a wife (Mary), one son (Pearson) and two daughters (Susan & Jennie).

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Submitted by: Glenda Whitaker Subyak 12 Feb 2002

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BLASZAK

JOSEPHINE BIELAK BLASZAK (1899 - 20 Apr 1931)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 23 Apr 1931
Surnames: BLASZAK, BIELAK

Mrs. Louis BLASZAK died Monday at the Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo. She is survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. Mary BIELAK; two sisters, Helen and Sophia BIELAK and three brothers, Anthony, Edward and Burt BIELAK. The funeral was held this Thursday morning at Sacred Heart Church. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Jun 2011

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BLISSETT

CHARLES C. BLISSETT (22 Dec 1845 - 11 Jul 1913)

Newspaper: The Orleans Republican, 16 Jul 1913
Surnames: BLISSETT, TILLING.

Chas. C. BLISSETT died in Rochester (Gates) on Thursday, and his remains were interred in the Carlton Cemetery on Sunday. He is survived by four daughters and three sons, all of this vicinity.

(Mote: Charles was the son of Francis BLISSETT & Hannah TILLING)

Submitted by: Mark Rustay 13 Feb 2001


ELISABETH HANNAH TALBOT BLISSETT (27 Aug 1853 - 12 Dec 1916)

Newspaper: The Orleans Republican, 20 Dec 1916
Surnames: BLISSETT, TALBOT

Mrs. Hannah BLISSETT died at Five Corners on December 12, 1916, aged 63 years.

(Note: Hannah was the daughter of James TALBOT and the widow of Charles C. BLISSETT, Burial - Carlton Cemetery)

Submitted by: Mark Rustay 13 Feb 2001


ELIZA CAROLINE SMITH BLISSETT (18 Apr 1877 - 29 Jul 1927)

Newspaper: (probably The Lyndonville Enterprise about 4 Jul 1927)
Surnames: BLISSETT, SMITH, BARNUM, GIBSON

Mrs. Eliza SMITH BLISSETT, wife of J. F. (James Fred) BLISSETT, passed away at her home in Kuckville on Friday, July 29, 1927. Mrs. BLISSETT was born in England on April 18, 1877, and came to this country at the age of 10. She had resided in the towns of Carlton and Yates since then. On December 5, 1901, she married Mr. BLISSETT.

She is survived by a husband, one sister, Mrs. William BARNUM, Sr., and several half brothers and half sisters, also a niece, Mrs. Herbert GIBSON, who made her home with Mr and Mrs. BLISSETT since a young girl.

Mrs. BLISSETT underwent an operation last summer and had never been well since. Her patience and cheerfulness during all her suffering are wonderful examples of Christian fortitude and faith. She will be sadly missed in the little community where lived. The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon, Rev. C. E. Swearingen and Rev. H. G. Stacey, both having part in the service. Miss Pearl Nicholson sang "God will take care of you." Interment was made in Carlton Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Jun 2011


ESTHER M. GRACZYK BLISSETT (17 Feb 1890 - 17 Jun 1967)

Newspaper: Albion Advertiser, 22 Jun 1967
Surnames: BLISSETT, GRACZYK, RYCHLEWSKI, YASKULSKI

Mrs. Esther M. BLISSETT, 77, of Holley Rd., Town of Murray, died Sunday, June 17, 1967 in Arnold Gregory Memorial Hospital following an illness of three weeks. Born in Buffalo, she had lived in Albion and the Holley area most of her life. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Rosary Society.

Surviving are three sons, John of Albion, Arthur and Edward of Holley; two brothers, Joseph GRACZYK of Kent and Walter GRACZYK of Albion; a sister, Mrs. Franny YASKULSKI of Albion, and seven grandchildren. Friends called at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home. A Requiem Mass was held at St. Mary's Church Tuesday. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Jun 2011

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BLOCHER

LOTTIE NELSON BLOCHER (27 Apr 1844 - 21 Dec 1922)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 22 Dec 1922
Surnames: BLOCHER, KILNER, NELSON

Mrs. Lottie (NELSON) BLOCHER, wife of the late Andrew BLOCHER, died at Syracuse December 21st. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Charles KILNER of Syracuse. The remains will arrive in Medina Saturday at 1: 15. Services will be held at Millville Cemetery at 1:45 p.m.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 06 Oct 2001

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BLOOD

JACKSON BLOOD (22 Jan 1793 - 2 Sep 1871)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 7 Sep 1871
Surnames: BLOOD, PHELPS

Another of the older citizens of Yates has gone. Mr. Jackson BLOOD died of cholera morbus, about two o'clock on Saturday last, after a brief illness of a little over two days. Mr. BLOOD was one of the Pioneers of this town, having moved and settled here in 1818. He was born in New Ipswich, N. H., on the 22d day of January, 1793, and was consequently in the 79 year of his age at his death.

Mr. BLOOD resided in Boston and Cambridge about the time of the war of 1812, and stood two different drafts for that war. He was married in 1814 to Miss Mary PHELPS, his now surviving widow. He made his first visit to what is now the town of Yates in 1817, having made the journey from N. H. and return on foot. The following year he moved his family, with an ox team, first to Batavia and thence to this town, the journey occupying twenty-one days. He made a public profession of religion and was baptised into the Yates Baptist Church on the 22d day of September, 1822, being the first person baptised into that church after its organization on the sixth day of June previous.

His funeral was attended to-day by a large concourse of friends and citizens from the Methodist house in this place. Rev. W. T. Potter, the Pastor of the Baptist Church officiating, assisted by Revs. Dr. Chamberlain and K.(?) E. Brownlee. The sermon was from the 17th Psalm, 15th verse. Yates, Sept. 4th W. T. P.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 1 Nov 2006


LINA MOORE BLOOD (22 Feb 1861 - 8 Aug 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., Aug. 9, 1949
Surnames: BLOOD, KENDALL, BAKER, MOORE

Funeral services for Mrs. Lina M. BLOOD, 88, widow of the late Seldon P. BLOOD, whose death occurred suddenly at her 208 West Oak Orchard Street home Monday will be held Wednesday, August 10, at 4:15 o’clock. The Rev. Reginald CORY of the Methodist Church of which the deceased was a member will officiate and burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery.

The deceased was a member of Welcome Rebekah Lodge and of the Past Noble Grand Circle. A native of Medina she had spent her entire lifetime here.

Surviving are two daughters, Miss Pearle BLOOD and Mrs. Jessie KENDELL of Medina; a granddaughter, Mrs. D. A. BAKER of Warren, Ohio, and two great grandchildren.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 3 Jun 2002


MARION F. BLOOD (20 Jan 1833 - 2 Oct 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs Oct 7, 1920
Surnames: BLOOD

Marion F. BLOOD, a pioneer resident of the town of Yates, aged 88 years, died on Saturday last. The deceased was a bachelor. S. (Sheldon) P. BLOOD of this place is a nephew. The funeral occurred on Tuesday, the body being brought to Boxwood Cemetery for interment.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Aug 2005

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BLOOM

FRANK BLOOM (1868 - 12 Jun 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., June 14, 1949
Surnames: BLOOM, GEORGEN, SHEELAR, CLARK, SIGANOWICK

Albion - Frank BLOOM, 81, died suddenly Sunday at the home of his son in Elizabeth St., Medina. He is survived by five daughters, Miss Ann BLOOM of Buffalo; Mrs. Larry GEORGEN of Albion; Mrs. Dennis SHEELAR of Barre Center; Mrs. Floyd CLARK of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Jack SIGANOWICK of Hackensack, N. J. Four sons, Frank and James of Medina; Joseph of Albion and John of Batavia.

Friends will be received at the Merrill Funeral Home, Albion, to 10 p.m. today. Services will be held at St. Joseph Church at 9 a.m. Wednesday with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 4 Apr 2002


FRANK A. BLOOM (1897 - 1918)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 21 Nov 1918
Surnames: BLOOM

Another Medina boy, Frank A. BLOOM, has made the supreme sacrifice on the battlefield. Frank A. BLOOM is one of eight children of Mr. and Mrs. BLOOM, who live at No 508 North Academy street. He was 21 years old and left Medina last February for service.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 11 Nov 2008


JAMES WALTER BLOOM (1895 - 7 Oct 1959)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Thurs., Oct. 8, 1959
Surnames: BLOOM, LEWANDOWSKI, SHEELAR, GEORGEAN, SIGANOWICK, CLARK

James Walter BLOOM, 64, of 800 Gwinn St., died suddenly last evening at Medina Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted as a patient early in the afternoon. Mr. BLOOM was born in Albion and had lived in Medina for the past thirty-three years. He was an operating engineer and had served in that capacity with the Clarendon Stone Co., for the past five years. Mr. BLOOM was a member of St. Mary’s Church and its Holy Name Society, St. Joan of Arc of Orleans Fourth Degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus and its Chalice Association. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Operating Engineers Union.

Surviving are his wife, Frances LEWANDOWSKI BLOOM; two sons, Bernard, at home, and Capt. James BLOOM of Ulm, Germany; three brothers, Frank of Medina, Joseph of Albion and John of Batavia. Also, five sisters, Mrs. Mary SHEELAR of Albion, Mrs. Lawrence GEORGEAN of Santa Anna, Calif., Miss Ann BLOOM of Buffalo, Mrs. Peggy SIGANOWICK of New Jersey and Mrs. Floyd CLARK of Tampa, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

Prayer services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Gulinski Funeral Home, 420 Eagle St., followed by a funeral mass at 9 a m. at Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Joseph Rydz will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Albion.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 30 Jan 2003


KATHERINE BLOOM (AKA KWIATKOWSKI) (22 Mar 1871 - 29 Dec 1953)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., Dec. 29, 1953
Surnames: BLOOM, KWIATKOWSKI, JOHNSON

The death of Mrs. Katherine BLOOM (aka Katarzyna KWIATKOWSKI), 82, a native of Poland, but for the past 62 years a resident of Medina and vicinity, occurred this morning in the home of her son, Izydor BLOOM, Swett Road. Mrs. BLOOM was a Gold Star Mother, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She was a member of the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church here and St. Mary's Church in Albion.

Surviving are five sons, Izydor, Steve and Leo of Medina; Stanley of Dundee and John of Rochester; one daughter, Mrs. Edward JOHNSON of Medina; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; also two sisters and one brother in Poland.

Prayer services will be held Saturday at 9:30 in the home of her daughter, Mrs. JOHNSON, 318 North Main Street and from Sacred Heart Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

(Interred under the surname KWIATKOWSKI)

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Jun 2002


NETTIE PITTSINGER BLOOM (22 Aug 1886 - 10 Jun 1957)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues., 6/11/1957
Surnames: BLOOM, PITTSINGER, DELANEY, MARSHALL

Nettie Bloom, 70, Native Of Yates, Died Yesterday
Ashwood - Mrs. Nettie BLOOM, 70, died in the Bishop Nursing Home in Medina yesterday after a short illness. She was born in the Town of Yates, Aug 22, 1886, the daughter of the late James and Mary Ann DELANEY PIRRSINGER. She was married in 1933 to William BLOOM, whose death occurred in June 1953. She lived in the vicinity of Lyndonville her entire life, and was a member of St. Joseph's Church there.

Surviving are one aunt, Mrs. Roy MARSHALL of Alps Road, Lyndonville, and one cousin Louis BLOOM of Albion. Friends may call today and tomorrow at the Suythe Funeral Home, Lyndonville. The Rev. Charles Amico will celebrate the funeral mass at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Church, Lyndonville, and burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Albion.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 17 Mar 2006


STANLEY J. BLOOM (1891 - 5 Mar 1948)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Abt. 04 Mar 1948
Surnames: BLOOM, BUDYNSKI, CIESIELSKI, CLARK, JORDAN, PIAZZA, SHEELER, SIGANOWICK.

Stanley J. BLOOM, 56, a former resident of Medina, died Friday at his home, 230 East State Street, Albion, following a long illness. Mr. BLOOM operated a farm on the Harrison Road until last fall, since which time he resided in Albion.

Surviving are his wife (Bessie A. CIESIELSKI); two daughters, Mrs. Anthony PIAZZA of Albion and Mrs. Rudolph BUDYNSKI of Waterport; one son, Lt. Edwin S. BLOOM, of the U.S. Air Corps, in Alaska; four grandchildren; his father, Frank BLOOM of Medina; four brothers, James and Frank BLOOM of Medina, John BLOOM of Batavia, and Joseph BLOOM of Albion; and five sisters, Mrs. Dennis SHEELER of Barre, Mrs. Larry JORDAN of Connecticut, Mrs. Jack SIGANOWICK of New Jersey, Mrs. Floyd CLARK of Florida, and Miss Ann BLOOM of Buffalo.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from his late residence, and at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Church, Albion, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

(Mote: Son of Frank & Mary K. BLOOM)

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 11 Oct 2001


STEVEN J. BLOOM (aka KWIATKOWSKI) (1895 - 23 Sep 1955)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Fri., Sept. 23, 1955
Surnames: BLOOM (KWIATKOWSKI), TOSITWIKOWSKI, JOHNSON

The death of Steven J. BLOOM (KWIATKOWSKI), 59, World War I veteran, occurred suddenly today at the Walsh Hotel. Mr. BLOOM was born in Albion, his parents being the late Mr. and Mrs. John TOSITWIKOWSKI (KWIATKOWSKI). He was a member of the James P. Clark Post of the American Legion and Sacred Heart Club.

Surviving are four brothers, Stanley, Dundee; Leo and Isador, Lyndonville, and John of Rochester, and a sister, Mrs. Theresa JOHNSON of Medina; and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the Gulinski Funeral Home, 420 Eagle St., from where prayer services will be held at 9:45 Monday and at 10 am. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 7 Aug 2002


WILLIAM BLOOM (21 Jun 1879 - 8 Dec 1953)

Newspaper: (probably) The Medina Daily Journal; dated Wed., 9 Dec. 1953
Surnames: BLOOM, FULLER

Lyndonville - William BLOOM, 74, died in Medina Memorial Hospital Tuesday where he had been a patient for 10 days. Mr BLOOM was born in England, June 21, 1879, and came to Canada in 1908. Shortly thereafter he moved to this vicinity and his home has been near Ashwood where he engaged in farming. He was the son of James and Charlotte FULLER BLOOM. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Lyndonville.

Survivors include his wife, Nettie; one brother, Hubert BLOOM of Knowlesville; one niece and four nephews. Prayers will be said at the Smythe Funeral Home here on Friday morning at 9:30, followed by requiem Mass at St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Albion.

(from records of the late Genevieve Smythe, of the Smythe Funeral Home, Lyndonville)

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BLOTT

JONATHAN BLOTT (22 Feb 1841 - 19 Nov 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 25 Nov 1920
Surnames: BLOTT

Jonathan BLOTT, aged 79 years, a Civil War Veteran and life long resident of Albion, died Friday at the home of his brother, in that place. He served during the Civil War as a member of the 17th Independent Battery.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 6 Sep 2005

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BLOUNT

ELISHA BLOUNT (Oct 1848 - 5 Dec 1912)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Fri., Dec. 6, 1912
Surnames: BLOUNT, COLLINS, CHRISTOPHER, WILLETT

Mr. Elisha BLOUNT, aged 64 years, of 909 South Main, died suddenly yesterday, about 2:30 o’clock. Hardening of the arteries was the cause of his death. Mr. BLOUNT had gone down town in the morning apparently feeling perfectly well, and worked around his home until noon. After dinner he smoked a pipe of tobacco, and a little later began to feel dizzy. He attributed it to the tobacco but, as he became worse, the household became alarmed and a doctor was sent for. Little help could be given him, however. His decline was rapid and he died within an hour. Mr. BLOUNT was an old resident of Medina, and, at the time of his death, was employed by the Medina Stamping Works.

Those who remain to mourn their loss are his wife, Flora I. (WILLETT), one daughter, Mrs. John COLLINS, and three sons, Charles, Harry, and Ray W., all of Medina. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made at Boxwood cemetery.

Mr. BLOUNT was a kind and loving husband and a good father, and he will be sadly missed by those most dear to him, and also by his many friends. He had lived in this part of New York state practically all his life, and had a host of friends. The news of Mr. Blount’s sudden death comes as a shock to all who knew him and they extend words of kindness and sympathy to the bereaved family.


Newspaper: The Medina Daily Journal, Sat., Dec. 7, 1912

The funeral services of Mr. Elisha BLOUNT, who died Thursday afternoon, after being sick only a couple hours, will be held at the home on South Main street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. W. A. Harris of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Besides the immediate family, there remain to mourn their departed brother, one sister and two brothers, Mrs Anna CHRISTOPHER, of Medina, Mr. Eli BLOUNT, of Lockport, and Mr. Elias BLOUNT, of Medina.

Interment of the deceased will be made in Boxwood Cemetery. Those who will attend the casket are Frank Bennett, John Burke, William Culver, James Mack, George Batt and William Corser.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 19 May 2003


FREDERICK BLOUNT (23 Dec 1911 - 13 Dec 1954)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., Dec. 13, 1954
Surnames: BLOUNT, HAY, CLARK

The death of Frederick BLOUNT, aged 42, occurred this noon in the Medina Memorial Hospital where he has been a patient for the past month. Born in Medina he resided on South Main Street for a number of years. For the past year he and his family lived on the Roosevelt Highway. For the past two years he had been employed at the Richfield Gasoline Station, North Main Street.

Surviving are his widow, Clara; three daughters, Betty, Berniece and Rose; a son, Thomas, all at home, his mother, Mrs. George (Minnie) HAY, Medina, one brother, Floyd BLOUNT, a half-brother, George HAY and a half-sister, Mrs. Grace CLARK, Medina. Also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held from his late home Thursday, Dec. 16, at 2:30 p. m. with the Rev. Edward SIMPSON officiating. Burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 5 Aug 2002


HARRY E. BLOUNT (Aug 1893 - 17 May 1953)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, about Mon., May 18 or Tues., May 19, 1953
Surnames: BLOUNT, MORARITY, BERWALDT, COLLINS

Harry BLOUNT, 58, a native of Medina, but for the last 25 years a resident of North Tonawanda, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 17, in the DeGraff Memorial Hospital, Tonawanda, where he had been admitted a short time previous after suffering a heart attack.

Mr. BLOUNT operated a barber shop in Medina for several years and later moved to North Tonawanda where he continued to operate a barbering business. He was a member of the North Tonawanda Church of Christ, Tonawanda Lodge of Elks and Medina Lodge of Moose.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Inez MORARITY BLOUNT, a daughter, Mrs. Gus BERWALDT; a son, Warren BLOUNT; four grandchildren and a brother, Ray BLOUNT, all of North Tonawanda, and a sister, Mrs. Donald COLLINS of Silver Creek; also several cousins in Medina.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 20, at 2 p.m. in the Wattengel Funeral Home, 307 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda. The Rev. John DOUGLAS will officiate and burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery in Medina.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 7 Jun 2001


HERBERT L. BLOUNT (1909 - 19 Jan 1952)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, probably Mon., Jan. 21, 1951
Surnames: BLOUNT, ROSE

Middleport - Herbert L. BLOUNT, 42, formerly a Medinan and an automobile dealer here prior to and following World War II, died suddenly following a heart attack Saturday afternoon here. He and his family were living at the home of Francis LENAHAN, Kelly Ave., where they were staying after having recently moved their residence from Florida. It was at the LENAHAN home that his death occurred.

The deceased was the son of William and Violet ROSE BLOUNT, both of Medina, and he served with the Army during World War II from May 1942 until Sept. 1945. He returned to Medina following the war and re-established himself in the automobile business. About four years ago he left the village, going first to California and later to Florida.

Surviving are his wife, Susan; two sons, William and Michael, and a brother, Curtis, of Medina. Friends are being received at the LENAHAN home where services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. the Rev. Ralph ROSS of First Baptist Church, Medina, will officiate and burial will be in West Ridgeway Cemetery.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 May 2002


PHEBE SIMPSON BLOUNT (19 Jan 1859 - 16 Mar 1938)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 17 March 1938
Surnames: BLOUNT, BURKE, IDE, HOUSE, PEGELOW, SIMPSON

Mrs. Phoebe BLOUNT, widow of the late Frank BLOUNT, died Wednesday at 11:15 a. m. at Medina Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William IDE of Oak Orchard street and Mrs. Belle House of Middleport; two brothers, Fred Simpson of Buffalo and Samuel SIMPSON of Medina; and two nieces, Mrs. Gerald BURKE and Mrs. David PEGELOW, both of Medina. The funeral will be held at nine o'clock Friday morning in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. (error)

(Interment in North Shelby Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 Aug 2005

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BLUMREICH

HERMAN BLUMREICH (11 Mar 1877 - 2 Feb 1946)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., 2/4/1946
Surnames: BLUMREICH, GOLDENSTEIN, URTEL

Herman Blumreich Expired Saturday In West Shelby Home
Herman BLUMREICH died at his home in West Shelby Saturday evening. Born at Wolcottsville, he had resided at West Shelby for the past fifteen years.

Surviving are his wife, Minnie (GOLDENSTEIN), two sons, Franklin F. BLUMREICH and Elmer W. BLUMREICH, both of Niagara Falls; one sister, Mrs. John URTEL of Medina; fouor brothers, Fred and William BLUMREICH of Appleton, and Albert and Gustave of West Shelby; also several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:45 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Medina. The Rev. Paul Nemeschey, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Feb 2006


MABEL GARTER BLUMREICH (3 Aug 1882 - 21 Nov 1957)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Fri., 22 Nov 1957
Surnames: BLUMREICH, GARTER, JACKSON, McDONALD, MIDDLEPORT, MIETZ, MILLER, NEMESCHY

Mrs. Mabel (JACKSON) BLUMREICH, nee GARTER, aged 75, wife of William F. BLUMREICH of Salt Works Road, West Shelby, died yesterday in Medina Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for a few days. She was born Aug. 3, 1882, in West Shelby and has resided there her entire life. She was the daughter of the later Marvin and Jeanette (McDONALD) GARTER. Mrs. BLUMREICH was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Medina.

Surviving besides her husband are one son, Francis D. JACKSON of Middleport; two step daughters, Mrs. Fred MIETZ of West Shelby and Mrs. Edward MILLER of Medina; three grandchildren and one great grandson.

Friends may call this evening (7 - 9) and tomorrow (3 - 5, 7 - 9) at the Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, State St., Middleport, where services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Paul H. NEMESCHY of St. Peter's Church will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Shelby.

(Note: Wife of Thomas J. JACKSON, 2nd Wife of William F. BLUMREICH, Parents - Marvin GARTER & Jeanette McDONALD)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 23 Feb 2002

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BOARD

FRED BOARD (1854 - 11 Jan 1913)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 16 Jan 1913
Surnames: BOARD

Fred BOARD, age 58 years, died at the County Hospital Saturday of anaemia. He is survived by two daughters and two sons. Funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Mary's Church.

Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 17 Aug 2005


MARGARET McCAULY BOARD (Jun 1866 - 12 Jun 1907)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 13 June 1907
Surnames: BOARD, McCauly

Mrs. Fred BOARD, of Church street, died at the Mary Louise Hospital last night at 8:30 after an illness of a few days from blood poisoning. She is survived by her husband and five children - three girls and two boys - one daughter being but two weeks old. The funeral will be held Saturday morning.

Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Apr 2005


ROBERT LaVERNE BOARD (4 May 1926 - 30 Mar 1978)

Newspaper: Winter Haven News Chief
Surnames: BOARD

Robert L. BOARD, originally of Medina, N.Y., died of cancer in his home in Winter Haven, FL. His wife, Millicent, was in attendence. He and his family moved to Winter Haven in 1963 when the local telephone offices closed in Medina. He is buried at Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Winter Haven, FL.

Submitted by: Kathleen Board Bailey, 23 Feb 2020

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BOARDMAN

CHARLES W. BOARDMAN (Jun 1861 - 19 Dec 1871)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 21 Dec 1871
Surnames: BOARDMAN

Died in Shelby, on the morning of the 19th inst. after a long and lingering illness, Master Charlie, son of Jane E. BOARDMAN, aged ten years and six months.

(Added to above notice) The occasion for this announcement seems to require more than an ordinary notice. “Little Charlie” (as he was usually called) was an uncommon bright, intelligent child; and by his manly deportment, his kind and gentle manner, and his amiable disposition, endeared him to all who knew him. Although favored with the kindest care that an affectionate mother could bestow, his pain and suffering was intense; all of which he bore to the last with a resignation and fortitude seldom witnessed in a person of more mature age. And heartrending as may be his loss to a devoted and affectionate mother, she enjoys the consolation that he is at rest, and where pain and suffering is not known.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 1 Nov 2006

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BODDY

HOWARD E. BODDY (1879 - 2 Nov 1954)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, 3 November 1954
Surnames: BODDY, BROWN

Howard E. BODDY, Hotel Man, Dies at Brockport
Holley--The death of Howard E. BODDY, 75, well known hotel man of Orleans County for nearly half a century, occurred in Lakeside Memorial Hospital, Brockport, yesterday, following a two-day illness. He resided at 10 Jackson Street, this village. He had been retired for several years.

For a number of years Mr. BODDY was identified with the old White's Hotel in Medina; he operated the Ridgeway Hotel for a number of years; was steward of Medina Lodge of Elks for several years and for 15 years was the owner and operator of the Murray Hotel at Murray.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Sue BROWN of Fairport, a niece and a nephew. The body is resting at the Merrill Funeral Home, 31 Geddes St. where friends will be received. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Submitted by: Patricia Boddy Tharp 6 Jul 2002


PAUL G. BODDY (8 Aug 1888 - 10 Jan 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal (?), 11 Jan 1949
Surnames: BODDY, BROOKS, BENZ, MUNSON, BROWN

Paul BODDY Died Last Night in Medina Hospital
Paul G. BODDY, 60, owner of the Ridgeway Hotel, died late last night at the Medina Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since January 1. Born August 8, 1888 in Hermitage, New York, he was the son of the late Eugene and Hettie BROOKS BODDY, and had lived in this vicinity most of his lifetime. Mr. BODDY was a member of Medina Lodge of Elks and of the Eagles Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Veronica BODDY [formerly Mrs. Herbert BENZ]; one step-daughter, Mrs. A. Smith MUNSON; one sister, Mrs. Sue BROWN, and a brother, Howard BODDY, both of Holley; also one niece in Buffalo and a nephew in California.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Cleary Funeral Home, Park Avenue, and at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery.

Submitted by: Patricia Boddy Tharp 6 Jul 2002

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BOGUE

ALICE R. McINTYRE BOGUE (27 Sep 1860 - 12 May 1911)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 18 May 1911
Surnames: BOGUE

Dewane BOGUE received the sad news Friday evening last of the sudden death of Mrs. Alice R. BOGUE, wife of his brother, Virgil BOGUE, the well known Orleans and Genesee county nurseryman, about 8:30 o'clock last Friday night while returning to her home near Batavia from a missionary meeting. As Mrs. BOGUE reached the fence at the corner of her own yard, she staggered and fell before her husband could render assistance. A physician was summoned, but death had been instantaneous. Deceased was born in Elba and was about fifty years of age. The funeral service occurred Monday with interment at Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 11 Oct 2007


HENRY J. BOGUE (17 Jan 1883 - 5 Oct 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., Oct. 6, 1949
Surnames: BOGUE, BAYNE, HEMMING

Batavia - Henry J. BOGUE, 66, Batavia-Elba Townline Rd. nursery proprietor, died yesterday (Oct. 5, 1949) in St. Jerome’s Hospital. He was a native of Ridgeway. In failing health for some time, Mr. BOGUE’s condition became serious two weeks ago. He was born east of Medina on January 14, 1883, son of the late Dewane and Ida BAYNE BOGUE. He had lived in this area since 1916, and was a member of the Elba Baptist Church.

Surviving are four sons, Earl S., of East Pembroke, Duane H., Lewis W., Batavia, and Myron A., Francis Road; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred M. HEMMING, Buffalo; a brother, Nelson, Medina.

Funeral will be at 3: 30 p. m. Saturday in the home. Burial will be in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 18 Jun 2001


IDA M. BAYNE BOGUE (Apr 1854 - 20 Jun 1925)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 25 Jun 1925
Surnames: BOGUE, BAYNE, RUNCIMAN, BUNTING

The funeral of Mrs. Ida BOGUE was held Tuesday afternoon from her late home on the Telegraph Road east of Medina. The Rev. Dr. Rogers of the M. E. Church officiated. Mrs. BOGUE, who died on Saturday morning June 20, was born on the farm across the road from her late home.

She was the daughter of the late Jonas and Mary (RUNCIMAN) BAYNE, practically pioneer settlers in that locality. She was 71 years of age. She was a member of the M. E. Church since early life, also a member of the Knowlesville Grange. By her kindly genial and patiently loving disposition she had endeared herself to a large circle of friends. The floral tributes to her memory were many and beautiful. The bearers were Messrs. Clark Allis, James Ford, George Stanley, Fred Armstrong, Fred Perry and Aaron Watson.

She is survived by a husband (DeWayne), also her two sons Henry J. of Elba and Nelson T. of Medina, also her son-in-law James BUNTING and seven grandchildren.

(Interment in Tanner Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 18 Jun 2001


JAMES T. BOGUE (26 Jul 1846 - 14 May 1906)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 17 May 1906
Surnames: BOGUE, WORDEN

James T. BOGUE, a former resident of this county, died at his home in Marysville, Cal., Monday morning. Mr. BOGUE was born in Elba, on July 26, 1846 and lived in Genesee and Orleans counties until he removed to California twenty-three years ago. He is survived by his widow (Clara WORDEN) and four brothers, Charles BOGUE, of Quincy, Mich., Nelson BOGUE, of Batavia, Virgil BOGUE, of Albion, and Dewane BOGUE, of Medina. The body will be buried in Mt. Albion Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 18 Jun 2001


NELSON BOGUE (1844 - 28 May 1917)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 31 May 1917
Surnames: BOGUE

Nelson BOGUE, proprietor of the famous Bogue nurseries at Daws, Genesee County, died on Monday morning at his home after about a week's illness with pneumonia. He never married. Is survived by two brothers, Duane, of Medina, and Virgil BOGUE, of Albion.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 31 May 2006

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BOKMAN

JAMES LEO BOKMAN (28 May 1929 - 12 Jun 1930)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Fri., June 13, 1930
Surnames: BOKMAN

A one-year-old infant was killed almost instantly at his home at Knowlesville late Thursday when he was run over by his father’s truck driven by a young hired man.

The baby, Jimmie BOKMAN, was lying on the grass near the driveway to the family garage when Adelbert Bennett, 19, driver of the Bokman milk truck, entered the yard. Michael BOKMAN, father of the child, was seated in the automobile of a visitor, which was parked in the driveway. Young Bennett drove on the grass to pass the parked car and he did not know he had run over the infant until Bockman called to him.

Dr. D. G. Cooper of Albion was called and pronounced the baby dead. Young Bennett, unnerved, started on foot on the eight-mile hike to report the accident to Sheriff (L.?) S. Higley at Albion. He was picked up by a motorist. He was not held.

(Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Feb 20, 2002

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BOLGER

DANIEL BOLGER (Aug 1838 - 14 Mar 1920)

Newspaper: Orleans Republican, Mar 17, 1920 p. 8
Surnames: BOLGER, ENGLISH, GRADY, KEELER, McGUIRE, WILLOUGHWAY

Daniel BOLGER died at his home on North Main street early on Sunday morning, aged 81 years.  Mr. BOLGER is one of the oldest residents, of the town of Gaines, having removed to East Gaines in the vicinity of the Stone Store more than 55 years ago.  He was born in County Wexford, Ireland. For more than fifty years he has been a member of St. Joseph's Church in this village.

He is survived by his wife ( Margaret GRADY) and five children. Henry of Rochester, Mrs. Geo. WILLOUGHWAY of Rochester, Mrs. James ENGLISH of White Plains, N.Y., Mrs. Geo KEELER of Barre, and Mrs. Wm. McGUIRE of Albion.   Mr. BOLGER was a man of strict integrity and sterling worth.  His unfailing kindliness towards all with whom he came in contact left many warm friends who will sincerely mourn his death. The funeral services were held this morning from St. Joseph's Church.

(Interment in Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Submitted by: Sarah Benjamin 9 Oct 2005


MARGARET GRADY BOLGER (28 Jun 1851 - 21 Jan 1935)

Newspaper: Orleans American & Weekly News Jan. 24, 1935 p. 4
Surnames: BOLGER, ENGLISH, GRADY, KEELER, McGUIRE, WILLOUGHWAY

Mrs. Margaret BOLGER, died Tueday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George KEELER in Barre.  She was born in Ireland 84 years ago. 

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mary McGUIRE of Albion, Mrs. Catherine KEELER of Barre, Mrs. Ella WILLOUGHWAY of Rochester, Mrs. Anna ENGLISH of White Plains, and a son, Henry BOLGER of Sea Breeze.  She was a member of St. Joseph's Church and of the Rosary Society.  Funeral Services will be held from St. Joseph's Church this morning at 9:00 a. m. with burial in Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Submitted by: Sarah Benjamin 9 Oct 2005

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BOLSTER

EDSON W. BOLSTER (31 Jul 1857 - 25 Nov 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Sat., Nov. 26, 1910
Surnames: BOLSTER, CARR

The death of Edson W. BOLSTER, a former Knowlesville resident occurred yesterday at Saranac Lake following an illness of long duration with tuberculosis.

The remains will be brought to Albion Saturday on the 9:22 o'clock train and taken to Mount Albion cemetery, where a chapel service will be conducted at 2 o'clock by Rev. Mr. BELL, of Knowlesville Methodist church of which he was a member. Mr. BOLSTER was a resident of Knowlesville for over twenty years.

He leaves his wife (Alice A. CARR) and one son, Arthur E. BOLSTER, both of Saranac Lake.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 3 Mar 2002

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BOLTON

ALBERT BOLTON ( - 15 or 16 Oct 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., Oct. 17, 1949
Surnames: BOLTON, FULWELL, HAY

Mrs. Thomas FULWELL of Erin Road, Medina, has been called to St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, by the death of her father, Albert BOLTON. He is survived by his wife and several children. Other relatives include Mrs. David HAY of South Avenue, Medina, a sister-in-law.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 21 Jun 2002


JAMES HENRY BOLTON (Oct 1862 - 21 Oct 1945)

Newspaper: Unknown, 10/24/1945
Surnames: BOLTON, BALE, ROBINSON, RUTHERFORD

James Henry BOLTON, 82, Former Constable Dies
Lyndonville, Oct 24. - A former constable of the Town of Yates for 50 years, James Henry BOLTON, 82, died in his home, 54 Maple Ave, Sunday (10/21/1945), following a long illness.  Mr. BOLTON served as deputy sheriff at one time and was a practical veterinarian many years.

       Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. James RUTHERFORD of Lyndonville, Mrs. Floyd BALE of Middleport, and Mrs. William ROBINSON of Medina; two sons, Clyde BOLTON of Lockport, and George BOLTON of Rochester; 28 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.  Thirteen of his grandsons have been or are now serving in World War II. 

Funeral Services were concluded this afternoon at 2:30 in the Warne Funeral home, the Rev. E.A. Belknap of the Lydonville Methodist Church officiating.  Burial was in Lynhaven Cemetery.

Submitted by: unknown 21 Jan 2003


MARY HELEN RYAN BOLTON (Apr 1866 - 25 Jan 1940)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Fri., 26 Jan. 1940
Surnames: BOLTON, BALE, ROBINSON, RYAN, RUTHERFORD

Lyndonville - Mrs. Mary Helen RYAN BOLTON, 75, died yesterday at her home on Maple Avenue, Lyndonville, after a short illness. Mrs. BBOLTON had lived in the Town of Yates most of her life.

She is survived by her husband, James BOLTON; two sons, Clyde BOLTON of Ridge Road and George BOLTON of Rochester; and three daughters, Mrs. Helen RUTHERFORD of Lyndonville; Mrs. Edith ROBINSON of Medina and Mrs. Elizabeth BALE of Ridge Road.

Funeral services will be held at the late home on Maple Avenue on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. A. G. Depfer will officiate and burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 6 Sep 2003

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BOND

MARY BOND (1877 - 2 Apr 1889)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 4 April 1889
Surnames: BOND

The death of May BOND, aged twelve years, the youngest daughter of William BOND, of Ridgeway, occurred on Tuesday.

(Interment in Bates Road Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 23 Dec 2005


MR. & MRS. RAY BOND ( - Nov 1918)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 28 Nov 1918
Surnames: BOND

Ray BOND was instantly killed, Mrs. BOND fatally hurt and their son, aged 6, seriously injured when their automobile was struck by a fast New York Central passenger train as they were entering the village of Palmyra.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 4 Jan 2009

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BONKE

WILLIAM C. BONKE (25 Feb 1893 - 11 Oct 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed., Oct. 12, 1949
Surnames: BONKE, KLAFEHN, BREHSE

Kendall - William C. BONKE, 56, died unexpectedly yesterday, Oct. 11, 1949, in his home in Norway Rd., Town of Kendall. A lifelong resident of Kendall, he was a member and past officer of the Concordia Lutheran Church at Kendall.

Funeral will be conducted in the residence at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow by the Rev. BARTNICKI of the Kendall Concordia Church, and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Kendall.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elsie KLAFEHN BONKE; a daughter, Mrs. William BREHSE of Kendall; a son, Mildred (note: should be Milford) BONKE of Kendall; a sister, Miss Minnie BONKE, and three grandchildren, all of Kendall.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 18 Jun 2002

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BOOKEY

EDWARD BOOKEY (Dec 1886 - 17 Apr 1904)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 21 Apr 1904
Surnames: BOOKEY

Edward BOOKEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. William BOOKEY, died Sunday after a long illness with consumption, aged seventeen years.

(Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 15 Jan 2006


ELIZABETH ANN BOOKEY (21 Mar 1888 - 12 Feb 1922)

Newspaper: Medina Tribune, Thurs. 16 Feb 1922
Surnames: BOOKEY

The death of Miss Elizabeth Ann BOOKEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William BOOKEY, occurred at the family home on South avenue Sunday afternoon, after a lingering illness. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother and sister. The funeral was held at St. Mary’s Church yesterday morning.

(Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb Staff, 9 May 2005

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BOOTS

G. FRED BOOTS (06 Jan 1882 - 17 Jan 1951)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed., 17 Jan 1951
Surnames: BOOTS, MIESE, PETTIT, ROGERS.

G. Fred BOOTS, 69, 149 State St., died this morning at Medina Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Jan. 6, 1882, son of the late Frederick and Augusta (MIESE) BOOTS, he spent his entire lifetime in Medina and was educated in Medina public schools.

BOOTS led an active business life in earlier years. In 1906, he and Edward BOOTS purchased the Patrick ROGERS meat market after several years of employment there. At the same time, BOOTS Bros. owned and operated the only bowling alleys in Medina.

Fred BOOTS was one of the owners of the Consumers Ice Company during that period. Later, he dropped his business affiliations in Medina and purchased a tract of muckland at Shelby which he developed to a state of productivity. He retired from active farming in 1943.

A member of Holy Name Society and communicant of St. Mary's Church, he is survived by his widow, Mary F. (PETTIT) BOOTS; his brother, Edward, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a. m. at the O'Reilly Funeral Home and at 10 a. m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Apr 2002


MARY ELIZABETH PETTIT BOOTS (Jun 1886 - 25 Jun 1951)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed., June 25, 1951
Surnames: BOOTS, McGINN

The death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth BOOTS, 65, widow of the late G. Fred BOOTS of 149 State St., occurred in the Medina Memorial Hospital early today. Mrs. BOOTS had been ill for several months.

Mrs. BOOTS was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but lived the greater part of her life in this vicinity. Until her marriage she taught in Gasport and in several rural schools. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Raymond McGINN of Medina and two brothers, Charles of Medina and George of Kenyonville, and several nieces and nephews.

The body is resting at the O’Reilly Funeral Home, 354 East Center Street. Funeral services will be held in the O’Reilly Funeral Home at 9:30 Wednesday and at 10 am. in St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

(Taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 May 2002


MATIE ANNA BOOTS (24 Jul 1876 - 10 Jul 1912)

Newspaper: Medina Journal-Register, 7/11/1912
Surnames: BOOTS

Miss Matie BOOTS died at her home south of Medina last night, after a six months illness with tuberculosis. Deceased was thirty-five years of age and leaves a mother, sister, and two brothers to mourn her demise. Funeral will be held from her late home Saturday at 1:00 p. m. Services at the German Lutheran Church at 2 o’clock. Interment at West Shelby cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Jan 12, 2002


ORAN BOOTS (1898 - 1 Jul 1968)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal Fri., 5 July 1968
Surnames: BOOTS, ERICKSON

HOLLEY - Services for Oran BOOTS, 70, of 5 Nelson St., who died unexpectedly at his residence Monday were in the Webster Funeral Home 2 p.m. Rodney-Dodson Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Brockport, conducted the military services. Burial in Hillside Cemetery.

Born in Clarendon, he had spent most of his life in the Holley area. He was employed by the Duffy - Mott Co. on the maintenance staff, and retired several years ago. He was a veteran of World Wars I and II and a member of Brockport VFW as well as the American Pheasant Waterfowl Society. Survivors are his widow, Anna ERICKSON BOOTS; one brother, Howard of Buffalo.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Oct 2005

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BORDWELL

AUGUSTA MILLER BORDWELL (7 Mar 1858 - 13 Jun 1926)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs. 17 Jun 1926
Surnames: BORDWELL, HAWLEY, MILLER, SHEPARD

The death of Mrs. Augusta Boardwell (BORDWELL), aged 68 years, occurred Sunday evening at the home of her son, Benjamin F. HAWLEY, of Chestnut street, after a long illness. She is survived by her son, Mr. HAWLEY, one sister Mrs. Delia SHEPARD, of Buffalo and two grandsons, George and Norman HAWLEY. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. L. Findlay officiating. Burial was in Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 11 Biv 2007


GEORGE BORDWELL (1860 - 7 Jan 1918)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 10 Jan 1918
Surnames: BORDWELL, CORBETT, HAWLEY

George BORDWELL, aged 58 years, died at his home on Chestnut street, Monday night. He is survived by his wife (Augusta); one sister, Mrs. J. CORBETT of Rochester and one brother James of California and one step-son Benjamin HAWLEY. The funeral will be held this afternoon at his late home the Rev. T. A. Kilborne officiating.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 12 Sep 2005

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BOTSFORD

EZRA BOTSFORD (1868 - 3 Aug 1923)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 9 Aug 1923
Surnames: BOTSFORD

The death of Ezra BOTSFORD, of Elgin, Ill., a former resident of Medina, occurred at the family home in Elgin on Friday morning, August 3rd. He leaves a widow and one brother, Fred BOTSFORD, of this place. The late Mr. BOTSFORD has been associated with the Elgin Watch Factory for the past 25 years. He leaves many friends in Medina.

(Note: Ezra's parents' were Timothy & Juliette BOTSFORD)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 29 Jun 2015

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BOURNE

ANSEL BOURNE (1826 - 6 Sep 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 9 Sep 1915
Surnames: BOURNE, McDONALD, KINGSLEY

Ansel BOURNE, an old and respected resident of West Shelby, passed away Monday evening at the home of his son, Alonzo BOURNE, of Buffalo. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alec McDONALD, of West Shelby, and Mrs. Noel KINGSLEY, of Middleport, and one son, Alonzo, of Buffalo. The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. McDONALD, at West Shelby.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 7 May 2006


SARAH A. BOURNE (1823 - 8 Jul 1881)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 14 Jul 1881
Surnames: BOURNE

Died: In West Shelby, N. Y., July 8th, 1881, Mrs. Sarah A. BOURNE, aged 58 years, wife of Rev. Ansel BOURNE.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 19 Jan 2009

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PAUL BOVANIZER (1861 - 20 Apr 1920)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 29 Apr 1920
Surnames: BOVANIZER

The death of Paul BOVANIZER, a prominent and highly respected business man of Holley, occurred Tuesday afternoon at his home on North Main street.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Apr 2014

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ABIEL BOWEN (1834 – 20 Jan 1922)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; 26 Jan 1922
Surnames: BOWEN

Abiel BOWEN passed away at his home on Highland avenue Friday last after a long illness, aged eightyseven years. Mr. BOWEN was born at West Shelby and had nearly always resided in Medina and vicinity. His occupation was that of dentistry until his retirement some years since, and no old time business man in town was more highly esteemed. He is survived by two sons – Adna G., of this place, and George, of Memphis, Tenn. The funeral at the residence Tuesday morning was private, Rev. Gilbert A. Shaw officiating. The body was placed in the vault at West Shelby where the interment will be made later.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 30 MaY 2014


ADNA BOWEN (1829 - 20 Jun 1883)

Newspaper: Orleans American, Thursday June 21, 1883, p.3, c.2
Surnames: BOWEN

  Adna BOWEN, a well known lawyer of this county, died at his residence, in Medina, yesterday, at the age of 54 years. His health has been feeble for a number of years.

(Interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery)

Submitted by: Bob Hales 17 Nov 2003


ADRIAN G. BOWEN (Feb 1870 - 13 Apr 1933)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 20 Apr 1933
Surnames: BOWEN

PROMINENT ODD FELLOW DIES SUDDENLY IN HOLLEY.
Adrian G. BOWEN, 63, of Holley died last Thursday night, April 13, after a stroke of apoplexy with which he was stricken while attending the district meeting of the Rebekah lodge in the Odd Fellows' hall at Holley. Mr. BOWEN was a rural mail carrier from the Holley postoffice for 29 years prior to his death, and for the past four years has been president of the Rural Mail Carriers association of Orleans county. He was a member of the Methodist church: at Holley, the I. 0. 0. F., and Charity Rebekah lodges: He was also past district grand deputy of the Orleans district of the Encampment, I.O.O.F., past master of Clarendon Grange, and a member of the Past Grands association. The funeral was held Monday and burial was in Holley. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 22 Apr 2011


CALISTA REMINGTON BOWEN (14 Jan 1820 - 4 Nov 1914)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 5 Nov 1914
Surnames: BOWEN, REMINGTON, HOWELL, CHUBBUCK

Mrs. Calista REMINGTON BOWEN, widow of the late Col. Hezekiah BOWEN, died at the home of her daughter on West Center street yesterday morning, aged nearly 95 years. Mrs. BOWEN was born at Sennett, near Auburn, January 14, 1820, and was the daughter of Rufus and Deborah REMINGTON. In 1842 she was married to Hezekiah BOWEN, and some years later, in 1855 they came to make Orleans county their home, and she had resided in or near Medina ever since.

The surviving family consist of her daughter, Mrs. Helena Adelaid HOWELL, three grandchildren; Mrs. (R.?) A. CHUBBUCK, of Brockport, Fred B. and Claude B. HOWELL, of Medina. The funeral will take place from her late home on the Gravel road on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, the Rev. Charles H. Vail, of the Pullman Memorial Church, Albion, conducting the service. Burial will be in the family lot in Boxwood Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 22 Apr 2011


CONSTANCE A. BOWEN (6 Aug 1872 – 20 Jun 1931)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs, 25 Jun 1931
Surnames: BOWEN, HOWARD

Miss Constance A. BOWEN passed away Saturday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. W. HOWARD at Bergen. In the early years of her career as a school teacher she was employed in the Central School of Medina and for many past years had been a valued member of faculty of the Brayton Schools at Summit, N.J. She was compelled to give up her vocation following an operation some months ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Medina, also the Harriet Beecher Stowe Tent No. 21 D.of U.V. Besides her sister, she leaves a brother, Erwin A. BOWEN, of Medina. Funeral services were held at Boxwood Chapel Thursday at four o'clock, daylight saving time.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 15 Jun 2015


EDGAR J. BOWEN (1832 - 7 Mar 1904)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 24 Mar 1904
Surnames: BOWEN

The San Francisco Chronicle of March 9th contained the following: “In the death of Edgar J. BOWEN, on Monday morning of apoplexy, San Francisco loses not only one of its prominent business men, but one who took an energetic interest in public affairs. His benefactions were many and he leaves behind him many friends whom he had made during his business experience of thirty years in this city.

He was the head of the E. J. Bowen seed house, one of the largest on the Pacific Coast. Mr. BOWEN lived at 1718 Vallejo street. He came here immediately after the big Chicago fire and started in the seed business with a very limited capital.

“Mr. BOWEN was in his seventy-second year and came originally from Western New York. He was the son of a physician, one of a large family, and early learned to care for himself. For some time he was a member of the Board of Education in San Francisco and of the Young Men’s Christian Association. Booker Washington’s university at Tuskegee, the Geographical Society of the Pacific and the Associated Charities enjoyed his benefactions, and he acted as a director for the two last named organizations. “Mr. BOWEN leaves a widow. His two children died some time ago.’’ Deceased was a native of Yates, son of the late Dr. Elisha BOWEN, who settled in that town in 1820, and of six sons, our townsman, Mr. S. C. BOWEN, is the only survivor.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 15 Jan 2006


EUNICE POST BOWEN (1 Feb 1833 - 18 Jan 1924)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Sat., 19 Jan 1924
Surnames: BOWEN, POST, ACER, KENYON

Mrs. Eunice Posst(sic) BOWEN, widow of the late Adna BOWEN, one of the best known lawyers in Western New York 40 years ago, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. V. A. ACER, 508 Ohio street, Friday evening, January 18th at nine o’clock. Mrs. BOWEN was born in West Henrietta, February 1, 1833. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. ACER and three grandchildren, Victor A. ACER, of Kenmore, Miss Catherine ACER of California, Mrs. Randall KENYON of Morton, and one brother, the Hon. M. E. POST of Los Angeles, Cal. The funeral will be held at the house. The Rev. F. T. Latham officiating. Burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Apr 2005


GEORGE BOWEN (1832 – 22 Jan 1921)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thursday, 27 Jan 1921
Surnames: BOWEN

George BOWEN, of Batavia, died Saturday last aged 89 years. Deceased was State Senator from the Genesee-Orleans district 1870-74. He practiced law in Batavia since 1852. He is survived by a daughter and one brother, Abiel BOWEN, of this place.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 28 Aug 2012


HEZEKIAH BOWEN (28 Mar 1821 - 2 Dec 1902)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 4 Dec 1902
Surnames: BOWEN, HOWELL, REMINGTON

Col. Hezekiah BOWEN, one of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of this vicinity, died at his home north of Medina on Tuesday night, December 2d. Colonel BOWEN was born at Sennet, Cayuga county, N. Y., March 28, 1821, removing to the town of Ridgeway in 1855, where he has since resided.

Colonel BOWEN served with distinction during the Civil War, earning the rank of colonel. For years he was one of the managers and general superintendent of the State Agricultural Society fairs and had charge of the New York State agricultural exhibit at the World’s Fair.

His widow (Calista REMINGTON) and a daughter, Mrs. H. B. HOWELL, survive. The funeral will be observed at his late residence tomorrow (Friday) at two o’clock p. m. Rev. Mr. Powell will officiate.


Newapaper: Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester NY, Thu, 4 Dec 1902

THE PASSING OF HEZEKIAH BOWEN
Well Known Medina Citizen Died Yesterday
Sketch of His Career
At the Outbreak of the Civil War He Recruited the “Independent Rifles”
and Was Brevetted for His Service—Orleans County

Colonel Hezekiah BOWEN, of Medina, who has been ill for some months, died early Wednesday morning, aged 81 years. He was born in Sennett, Cayuga county, N.Y., his early life being passed on a farm and his education obtained in the common schools. He located in Orleans county in 1855 and immediately became prominent in the political life of the county. He was elected supervisor from the town of Ridgeway, but when the war broke out he resigned to recruit a company of “Independent Rifles” which was afterward attached to the One Hundred and Fifty-First New York Voluntary Infantry.

He served through the war and in recognition of his service to his country he was brevetted lieutenant-colonel. He always took a deep and vital interest in the organizations of the war veterans and was a prominent G.A.R. man. After the war he retired to his farm and became one of the leading practical farmers of the state. Beginning as an exhibitor at the State Fair, he was soon appointed general superintendent and served in that capacity for twenty-five years.

In 1892 he was elected to secure and take charge of the New York state agricultural exhibit at Chicago, and his success in this direction is flatteringly recognized in the report of the director-in-chief. He was always an active, enthusiastic and unswerving Republican from the formation of the party to the day of his death, rising from a sick bed to cast his vote at the late election. He was liberal and progressive in thought, a man of strong conviction, and had many friends.

He had resided in and near Medina for nearly a half century and had been prominently identified with every grand movement for improvement or for good. The surviving family consists of the widow and one daughter, Mrs. H. B. HOWELL [Helena Adelaide, wife of Henry B. HOWELL], of Medina.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 30 May 2008


HULBERT H. BOWEN (1844 - 16 Jan 1916)

Newspaper: Newspaper: The Medina Tribune, Thurs., 20 Jan 1916
Surnames: BOWEN, HOWARD, CULVER, TATE, THORPE, BEACH, ROLFE

The death of Hulbert H. BOWEN occurred Sunday, January 16th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. W. HOWARD, of Holley, where he was spending the winter.

Deceased was born in 1844 and spent his boyhood days on the old BOWEN homestead, now known as Elm Park. He resided in Medina until 1879, when he removed to Polk county, Minnesota, where he engaged in farming for 16 years and became widely known and respected throughout that entire section as a man of noble character and staunch integrity, always true to his friends and his principles. In 1895 he returned to Medina to reside for a few more years, since when he had made his home in the state of Michigan.

In 1870 he married Miss Addie CULVER, of Gasport, who passed away in 1883. In 1900 he married Mrs. Harriet TATE, of Forrester, Mich., who survives him. Besides his widow he is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Eugene THORPE, of Knowlesville, Mrs. E. W. HOWARD, of Holley, N. Y., Miss Constance BOWEN of Summit, N. J., Erwin A. BOWEN, of Medina; and six grandchildren; also two sisters and one brother, Mrs. G. A. BEACH, of Medina, Mrs. Arthur ROLFE, of Penacook, N. H., and Wilbur T. BOWEN, of Elm Park.

When nineteen years of age he responded to the nation's call for volunteers, enlisting in Co. A, 8th New York Heavy Artillery, in which he served with honor, being one of the many who fell wounded in the gallant charge of Col. Peter A. Porter's regiment at Cold Harbor.

The funeral was held from the home of his son, Erwin A. Bowen, of Catherine street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Comrades of the G. A. R., of which he was a member, acted as bearers.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 17 Apr 2014


MORTON ABIEL BOWEN (7 Nov 1859 - 19 Apr 1920)

Newspaper: Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 22 Apr 1920
Surnames: BOWEN, ACER, KENYON, PETTIT

Morton Abiel BOWEN passed away Monday morning following a week’s illness with pneumonia. A specialist, who was called from Buffalo Friday, was optomistic(sic) in his examination, but unfavorable syptoms(sic) developed resulting unexpectedly in his death. Mr. BOWEN, who was born at West Shelby, November 7, 1859, son of the late Adna BOWEN, had been in the publishing and printing business since 1881, editing and publishing the Medina Register thirty-eight years until his retirement last October. For a few years he was also one of the proprietors of the Lockport Daily Journal.

Mr. BOWEN sustained a reputation as a most versatile and brilliant writer, his ability being recognized and appreciated by his brethren of the press as well as the public. He was a man of sterling integrity, honorable in business and genial with his many friends. He was active in civic affairs, having been a member of the Board of Education Board of Trustees and Sewer and Swamp Drainage Commissions. Democratic in politics he was always a steadfast supporter of his party. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, Medina Lodge of Elks and Order of Odd Fellows. He was a director of the Medina Savings and Loan Association, and member of the Alert and City Clubs.

He is survived by his widow (Harriett PETTIT), daughter, Mrs. Marion BOWEN KENYON, and sister, Mrs. V. A. (Kate) ACER.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 9 Jun 2005


WILBUR T. BOWEN (Sep 1850 – 21 Apr 1931)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 23 Apr 1931
Surnames: BOWEN, ROLF

Wilbur T. BOWEN passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Medina Memorial Hospital after several weeks' illness. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Arthur ROLF, of Penocook, N. H. and several nieces and nephews. Mr. BOWEN will be remembered as the former owner of Elm Park. The funeral will be this Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of his nephew, George A. BOWEN, 308 West Center street. Burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery. (error)

(Interment in West Ridgeway Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 8 Jun 2011

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EDWIN LOUIS BOWER (1923 - 12 Oct 1949)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Thurs., Oct. 13, 1949
Surnames: BOWER, DELUCA

Fancher - Edwin Louis BOWER, 26, a technical sergeant in the third armored division of the seventh army and one of four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harry (& Amelia) BOWER of Fancher, to serve in the Armed Forces, died yesterday (Oct. 12, 1949) at the Veterans Hospital in the Bronx, New York City after a long illness.

He served in the army for three years, entering the service on Jan. 7, 1943 and being discharged on Jan. 21, 1946 after having participated in the Rhineland and Ardennes battles. He served overseas in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, and was awarded three battle stars, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Bronze star, and the Croix de Guerre.

The body will arrive at the Merrill Funeral Home in Albion this evening and will be taken to the family home in Fancher. Friends may call at the residence this evening and tomorrow, and services will be held at St. Mary's Church in Holley at 9 a.m. Saturday, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.

He leaves, besides his parents, five sisters, Mrs. James DeLUCA of Holley, and the Misses Margaret, Virginia, Louise and Betty BOWER of Fancher; four brothers, Paul, William and George BOWER of Fancher and Harry BOWER Jr. of Holley; his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret BOWER of Williamsport, Pa., and two nieces and three nephews.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Jun 2002


ELSIE C. SMITH BOWERS (24 Jan 1870 - 15 Jun 1928)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 21 Jun 1928
Surnames: BOWERS, SMITH, FROSDICK

Mrs. Elsie C. BOWERS died at the Batavia Hospital Friday morning after a short illness following an operation for gall trouble Monday morning. Mrs. BOWERS was born January 24, 1870, at West Milton, Ohio, where she resided until the fall of 1921 when she with her husband and family moved to New York state having purchased the farm of C. W. Pickwell.

In 1893 she was united in marriage to E. (Edward) W. BOWERS and to this union four children were born who together with her husband survive her, Mrs. Frances FROSDICK of Oakfield, Miss Mary BOWERS of Buffalo, Miss Verna BOWERS of Batavia, and W. Jennings BOWERS of this place.

Mrs. BOWERS had an unusually sweet and cheery disposition winning friends immediately and holding them by the warmth and sincerity of her character. She was a concientious christian mother installing into the hearts and minds of her children the beauty and need of the faith of Jesus Christ. She will be sadly missed at Ladies’ Aid and Church where she was a faithful attendant. Her many friends testify with her husband and children in the words of the prophet "She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not of the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth her.”

Beside her husband and children she leaves one brother, Branson SMITH and two sisters and many nieces and nephews of Ohio. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the house at 3:30 at the church at 4:00, Rev. A. R. Bloomfield officiating. Burial at Millville Cemetery.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 13 Nov 2006

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HARRIETT ANN HARRISON BOWLES (1 Aug 1841 - 3 Apr 1910)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Tues. April 5, 1910 (Telegraph Press Bulletin.)

Surnames: BOWLES, DUNNING, HARRISON.

Albion, April 4. - The death of Mrs. Harriett Ann BOWLES, wife of Charles A. BOWLES, occurred at 8:30 o'clock last night at her home, No. 67 West Bank street, of pneumonia, aged 69 years.

Mrs. BOWLES was born in this village August 1, 1841, and was a lifelong resident of Orleans county. She leaves her husband, one sister, Mrs. Merritt DUNNING, of Brockport and one brother, William HARRISON, of Buffalo.

(Interment in Mt. Albion Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, Feb 28, 2002

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MARY JANE CHURCH BOWMAN (14 Jul 1828 - 25 Jun 1915)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 1 Jul 1915 (from a column called “About The County”)
Surnames: BOWMAN, CHURCH

Friday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock in the home of W. A. Morton, in Holley, occurred the death of Mrs. G. N. BOWMAN, aged 87 years. Her maiden name was Mary J. CHURCH and she was born near the village of Wyoming and moved to Albion in 1834, where she obtained her education at the Phipps Seminary in Albion, she and her sister being among the first students in that institution.

(Interment in Hillside Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Mar 2006

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ADA M. BOYCE (5 Sep 1874 - 19 Feb 1879)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 13 Mar 1879
Surnames: BOYCE

DIED: BOYCE. At Petoskey, Mich., Feb. 19th, 1879, Ada M., youngest daughter of R. H. BOYCE, aged 4 years and 5 months and 15 days.

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AUGUSTA A. RUNCKEL BOYD (1883 - 13 Mar 1953)

Newspaper: The Medina Daily Journal; Mon., 16 March 1953
Surnames: BOYD, RUNCKEL, LARACY, RICALTON, HOFFMAN, COPPERBERG, ROEHLING

Services were held at 2:30 p.m. this afternoon for Mrs. Augusta BOYD, 75, widow of James N. BOYD, a former part owner of the Medina Weekly Tribune, whose death occurred in the Bishop Nursing Home here on Friday, March 13, following a long illness. The Rev. Martin Hoeppner of Buffalo officiated and burial was in Boxwood Cemetery.

Suvivors include a stepdaughter, Mrs. John LARACY of Medina; four sisters, Mrs Anna RICALTON, Mrs. John HOFFMAN and Mrs. Lucille COPPERBERG of Buffalo, and Mrs. Joseph ROEHLING of Cheektowaga; four brothers, Benjamin H. RUNCKEL, George S. RUNCKEL, Arnold C. RUNCKEL and Herbert A. RUNCKEL, all of Buffa1o, and several nieces and nephews.

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 25 Jan 2006


NORMA BOYD (29 Jan 1905 - 16 Jan 1907)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 17 Jan 1907
Surnames: BOYD

Norma, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William BOYD, of South Avenue, died yesterday morning. The funeral will be held at the family residence on Friday at 2 o’clock, Rev. C. E. Millspaugh officiating.

(Interment in Boxwood Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 25 Apr 2005

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JAMES WILLIAM BOYLAND (Apr 1893 - 23 May 1959)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal; Mon., May 25, 1959
Surnames: BOYLAND, MARSH, HARRINGTON, DREW, COFFEE, FOX, SULLIVAN, KELLEY, O’BRIEN

James W. BOYLAND, 66, died Saturday in Medina Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Medina and had lived here most of his lifetime. He had been employed at the Orleans County Infirmary. Mr. Boyland was a member of St. Mary’s Church.

His survivors include two daughters, Mrs. James MARSH of Rochester and Mrs. John DREW of Lockport; two grandchildren. Also, his mother, Mrs. Catherine (HARRINGTON) BOYLAND; six sisters, Miss Mary BOYLAND, Mrs. Morgan COFFEE, Mrs. Beatrice FOX, Mrs. Elizabeth SULLIVAN, Mrs. Anna KELLEY, all of Medina, and Mrs. Martin O’BRIEN of Albion; one brother, Francis, of Lockport; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Cleary Funeral Home, Park Ave., where prayer services will be held at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow followed by a funeral mass at nine o’clock at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

(Note: Son of Owen BOYLAND)

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

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OWEN BOYLAND (1 Aug 1828 - 7 Jun 1907)

Newspaper: The Medina Tribune; Thurs., 13 June 1907
Surnames: BOYLAND

Owen BOYLAND, an old resident of this village, died at the family home on South Main street Friday morning, aged seventy-eight years. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Church Monday at nine a.m.

(Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 27 Apr 2005

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ELLEN DRISCOLL BOYLE (1875 - 4 Mar 1950)

Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Mon., March 6, 1950
Surnames: BOYLE, DRISCOLL, McGINNIS, McCARTHY

Albion - Ellen DRISCOLL BOYLE died early Saturday in the Pagel's Nursing Home here. She was a native of Ireland and a member of St. Joseph’s Church. She was a sister of the late Catherine McGINNIS, Margaret McCARTHY and John DRISCOLL, and the only survivors are a brother and sister in Ireland and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Merrill Funeral Home at 134 E. State St. Services will be held at 9 a. m. tomorrow in St. Joseph’s Church, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

(Ellen was the wife of James BOYLE)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 3 May 2002


IDA MAY BOYLE (1870 - 10 Aug 1884)


Newspaper: Medina Tribune, Thurs., 21 Aug 1884

Surnames: BOYLE

BOYLE - Died on the 10th inst., of Peritonitis, Ida, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. (John & Eliza) BOYLE.

(Interment in Millville Cemetery)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 21 Jan 2008


LUCY M. POLLARD BOYLE (29 Mar 1888 - 18 Jan 1955)


Newspaper: Medina Daily Journal, Wed., Jan. 19, 1955

Surnames: BOYLE, GIBBS, POLLARD, DUTCHER, HAWLEY

Lucy M. BOYLE, 66, 213 West Ave., died at Medina Memorial Hospital last night. Mrs. BOYLE was born in Ludham, England, March 29, 1888, and came to Medina at the age of 13. Her parents were William and Mary GIBBS POLLARD. Mrs. BOYLE was a member of First Methodist Church, of the Philathea Class, and of the W.S.C.S. Circle 1 of that church. She was also a member of Welcome Rebekah Lodge.

Survivors include Ernest BOYLE Sr., her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard DUTCHER and Mrs. George HAWLEY, of Medina; three sons, Alton, Ernest Jr. and Milford, all of Medina, and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers in England, and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Barnes-Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St., where funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Reginald E. CORY officiating. Burial will be in Millville Cemetery.

(taken from the Washak scrapbooks)

Posted by: Orleans County Genweb staff, 5 Aug 2002


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